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Open for business Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing and Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (centre) officially cut the ribbon on the new $30 million Morwell GovHub. FULL STORY - PAGE 2

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LATROBE City has slammed the poor emergency management responses following last month’s storm with one councillor describing it as “near bad enough for a Royal Commission”.

Latrobe City will ask the Emergency Services Commissioner Andrew Crisp and state government ministers to ensure council is consulted over the terms of reference into a review of the June 9-10 storm.

Councillors want to make sure the review will include an assessment of the adequacy of warning systems and emergency responses into the storm.

Council will also ask Bushfire Recovery Victoria “in the strongest possible terms” to ensure local residents will be reimbursed for footing the bill to clear access to their properties.

South Ward councillor Melissa Ferguson raised the series of motions which were supported at Monday’s council meeting.

Cr Ferguson cited an example where some residents were stuck on their properties for nine days while waiting for services without power or access in or out.

“Residents sat and waited in distress during the event. Nine days it took for a response. Some of these people were trapped without food, water, sewage or supplies,” Cr Ferguson said.

“This is unheard of in a first world country. This is near bad enough for a Royal Commission.

“They sat and waited, and if they were trapped in their houses, they had to fight to get out of there at much cost financially, psychologically, working around the clock.”

Cr Ferguson said she had seen invoices from residents who had spent thousands of dollars clearing access to their properties, or had lost thousands of dollars in livestock.

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Study uncovers poorer lung health

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NEW findings from the Hazelwood Health Study show those with higher levels of smoke exposure during the 2014 mine fire now have less stretchy, ageing lungs.

The study, led by Monash University Professor Michael Abramson compared the lung health of Morwell residents during the time of the mine fire to those in Sale who experienced little to no exposure.

Using a more effective system called the forced oscillation technique (FOT), which applies soundwaves from a loudspeaker to measure lung resistance the study found those most impacted had significantly less stretchy lungs, equivalent to an additional four years of aging.

“The lungs normally become less stretchy when we are older but this suggest there’s an

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She said in the meantime, local emergency services were “hamstrung” by bureaucratic systems with limited power and resources.

However, councillors were careful to hand out praise for local responders who had rolled up their sleeves to get in and help the community.

Cr Dale Harriman described it as a “terrible indictment” that bureaucratic processes did not include Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson and chief executive officer Steve Piasente in the early response.

“The fact so many people were trapped for so long and these bureaucrats were not aware of it because they weren’t talking to Latrobe City staff or councillors beggars belief,” Cr Harriman said.

“People were not advised that floods were coming, were not advised to evacuate or given assistance … because it was not being properly run from Melbourne.”

The state government announced Latrobe City was one of 10 storm-affected councils to share in an $82 million support fund to employ additional recovery staff and specialist contractors.

It comes as state and federal funding is also being made available for landholders to clear damaged structures or dangerous trees.

A state government spokesperson said Latrobe City Council will be provided the opportunity to contribute into the Public Information and Warnings After Action Review.

“BRV will continue to work with council to understand community need throughout the recovery stage,” the spokesperson said.

“Our emergency service agencies and departments, including hundreds of volunteers, have been working around the clock on the response effort and work now continues on relief and recovery.”

Property owners are being encouraged to register for the Storm and Flood Clean-Up program by visiting brv.vic.gov.au/cleanup or phoning 1800 560 760.

additional insult from people having breathed in these fine particles from the coal mine,” Professor Abramson told The Express.

“These are fine particles less than 2500s of a millimetre in diameter, because they are so fine they go in to the little air sacks in the lungs and into the circulation as well.

“For every 10 micrograms per cubic metre increase in PM2.5 exposure we found there was a change in the stretchiness of the lungs, equivalent to about four years of aging.”

Despite the fresh findings, Professor Abramson has revealed current research doesn’t provide an explanation of what reduced lung stretchiness means for overall health.

“The lungs normally become less stretchy when we are older but this suggest there’s an additional insult from people having breathed in these fine particles from the coal mine,” Professor

Abramson told The Express. To be quite honest, we don’t actually know what reduced lung stretchiness means at present and that’s why we’re doing further testing at the moment.”

With experts still in the dark over the longterm health implications of mine fire smoke exposure, treatments remain limited and only asthma-related solutions are currently available.

“At the moment there isn’t any specific treatment for lung stretchiness,” Professor Abramson said.

“We found the people most heavily exposed in Morwell who had asthma had worse control than our comparison community in Sale, so it’s definitely possible to control asthma better.”

As well as the findings on lung capacity and health, the study has revealed the strain the mine fire put on the region’s health services with Professor Abramson warning improvements

Official opening of new GovHub

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE long-awaited Morwell GovHub was officially opened yesterday which will provide 200 new public sector jobs to the Latrobe Valley.

Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas was in town to cut the ribbon on the $30 million building which took 14 months to build.

Ms Thomas said the GovHub promises to deliver new opportunities to the Valley, with the relocation of government agencies such as SolarVic, Parks Vic and Earth Resources Regulation.

“The GovHub is a key part of our commitment to revitalise the Latrobe Valley, create local jobs and provide a diverse range of employment opportunities into the future,” Ms Thomas said.

SolarVic employees had begun working at the GovHub at the start of the year, but COVID workfrom-home orders mean that more of the expected 300 workers will move in as restrictions ease.

The GovHub is forecast to provide a $15m annual boost to the local economy, with construction creating 500 jobs and 80 per cent local procurement.

GovHub employee and software administrator Brandon Hensley had relocated from Sydney to Traralgon to take up the job in the Morwell office.

“It’s really exciting, it’s a beautiful building. This is a tremendous advantage in rural areas to have something like this quality office space you may see in the CBD and have that work-life balance,” Mr Hensley said.

Spacious designs: Castlerock Property assistant development manager Harriett Sestak chills out in one of the Morwell GovHub communal areas.

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Local artists: Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing check out a painting by Morwell artist Ronald Edwards Pepper on show inside the Morwell GovHub. Builder Castlerock Property had partnered with Traditional Owners to develop and design the building which features local Indigenous artworks.

Special stories: One of the Indigenous designs burnt into the GovHub meeting room tables.

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This includes boardroom tables decorated with Indigenous designs thanks to a partnership with The Torch program, which provides support to Indigenous people through the justice system.

The building was designed with natural light, collaborative working spaces, a central staircase and atrium, a 99 kilowatt solar system, bicycle racks and electric car chargers.

A cafe run by the Morwell Neighbourhood House is also expected to open in the building.

Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said she hoped the GovHub would activate Church Street, as new shops were springing up bringing in more foot-traffic to the area.

Ms Shing said the building would lure more people to live and work in the Latrobe Valley, which would in turn drive growth and investment into the region.

“We need to make sure we transition and develop the economy across the Latrobe Valley, focusing on providing as many jobs as possible,” Ms Shing said.

“The way we can directly influence this is as an employer by locating government agencies to Morwell and providing opportunities for further decentralisation, programs and services.”

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are needed for when an event like the mine fire happens again.

“We’ve also found effects on ambulance services, emergency department presentations, hospital services and hospital admissions,” he said.

“These sorts of things are quite important to the health department and the ambulance services because it allows them to predict future needs for next time this happens and unfortunately there will definitely be a next time.”

As one of several stages of the overall health study, Professor Abramson is urging eligible participants to register for further testing.

“If people have received an invitation to receive further testing we would be very happy to see them, its only by looking at changes over time that we can be confident of the long-term effects on lung health,” he said.

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MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged a 65-year-old woman on Monday following a fatal collision at Flynn on December 24 last year.

The Morwell woman has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, drive in a manner dangerous and careless driving.

It is alleged three vehicles collided on the Princes Highway near Barrs Lane at about 1.20pm and a man, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, died at the scene.

A woman from another car suffered lifethreatening injuries while three people in the third vehicle were uninjured.

Pipe bomb incident in Morwell

POLICE are currently investigating an incident involving the detonation of two pipe bombs at approximately 1am on Friday, June 25.

Occurring at the playground on the corner of Mountain Grey Circuit and McMillan Street in Morwell, it is alleged two unknown people left the explosive devices at the scene and fled before they detonated.

There was no damage reported to the park and police were notified of the incident after neighbours reported a loud noise coming from the area. If anyone comes across what appears to be a pipe bomb, whether it has been detonated or not, do not touch it and immediately contact police for assistance.

Police are encouraging anyone with any information on this incident to contact either Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Hayden is missing

POLICE are currently appealing for assistance to find local missing person Hayden.

The 15-year-old was last seen in Traralgon on June 30, but may be in the Dandenong area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Traralgon Police Station on 5174 0900.

Can you help: Police are seeking assistance in locating missing person Hayden. photograph

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Attempted burglary in Morwell

Howlett Road in Yallourn North on the Sunday June 27.

Anyone with information in regards to the theft or car fire is encouraged to contact Detective Senior Constable MacInnes at Latrobe CIU on 5131 7027 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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POLICE are investigating an incident on Monday, June 7 where an attempted burglary occurred on Bunyip Court in Morwell.

It is alleged two men have tried to gain entry to a residential premises and a garden shed.

Both males are described as being in their late teens and wearing hoodies and face masks.

Any information on the incident can be provided to Senior Constable Gardner at Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

BMW stolen and burnt in Newborough

AT some time overnight on Friday, June 18, it is alleged a victim’s BMW was stolen from their address in Newborough.

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Man wanted for multiple Morwell burglaries POLICE are currently investigating burglary incidents at Web Lease and Ironman 4x4 on Saskia Way in Morwell on Tuesday, June 22.

They are searching for a man (pictured) wearing a multi-coloured hoodie, tracksuit pants and face masks.

Any information on the identity of the man can be provided to Detective Senior Constable Jarred Smith at Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000.

Concerns raised

A BERRYS Creek farmer is concerned that the expiry of a moratorium on conventional onshore gas drilling which came into effect last week could expose Gippsland farmland to gas exploration.

The state government had put the temporary ban in place in 2014, but the end of the moratorium means parts of the Latrobe Valley and south Gippsland, as well as parts of south west Victoria could be open for exploration.

However, unconventional gas drilling – or “fracking” - remains banned under the state’s constitution.

Beef farmer and Coal and Gasfield Free Mirboo North member Fergus O’Connor said it was “hugely disappointing” that onshore conventional gas is now being considered.

“As farmers, we are dealing with a changing climate on a daily basis and must adapt our farming practices accordingly,” he said.

“It is a well-established scientific fact that the burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change and gas is a fossil fuel. It’s imperative that renewable energy takes over from fossil fuels as soon as possible.”

Environment group Friends of the Earth will next month launch a new online tool called Drillwatch to help communities track and oppose new gas developments.

It comes after world’s leading energy organisation - the International Energy Agency – released a report stating that there should be no new oil, gas fields or coal in order to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Friends of the Earth campaigns co-ordinator Cam Walker said the state government’s decision to re-open the state to gas companies was “bad news” for regional communities, farmers and the climate.

Resources Minister Jaclyn Symes said the Victorian Gas Program had shown onshore conventional gas development can be done safely, without impacting agriculture or water resources.

Three years of research by the Victorian Gas Program found several areas in the Otway and Gippsland basins have the potential to hold commercial quantities of conventional gas.

“Sourcing this gas within the state provides security and affordability, with the added benefits of exploration and production flowing into our economy,” Ms Symes said.

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NAIDOC Week: John has a turn at playing the didgeridoo, watched on by former AFL star Phil Krakouer. photographs supplied

THE children of Li’l Bearz Early Learning Centre in Traralgon have learnt about the Aboriginal culture during NAIDOC Week.

Dreamtime stories, dancing, art, painting and face painting were among the activities enjoyed by educators and children.

Li’l Bearz welcomed some traditional owners to the centre with Aunty Linda Mullett and some of her family on hand to perform a smoking ceremony at the centre.

Everyone was welcome, children, families, and educators to witness this special event in Aboriginal culture.

Aunty Linda used smoke, water, and soil from the lands in which she then went to everyone to remove any negative thoughts and replace with happiness.

Former North Melbourne and Footscray player Phil Krakouer played his didgeridoo and children joined in singing and dancing.

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SZKWAREK (Leicester) - Layton Jay was born on April 24 at LRH to proud parents Shandal and Jay of Morwell.

KLIMAN (Coates) - Heath Jacob-Andrew was born on June 2 at LRH to proud parents Andrea and Phillip of Traralgon.

DZWONKOWSKI (Ellis) - Luca Garett was born on April 8 at LRH to proud parents Jody and Christian of Morwell.

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Put personal disappointments aside DARREN Chester likes to promote an image of himself as an ordinary local guy who is in politics just to help out the Gippsland region.

However, his recent statements openly denigrating our new Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce did not flatter either himself or Mr Joyce.

Whilst one can understand being upset by losing the privileges and perks of being a Cabinet Minister, including a salary decrease from $365,000 to the $211,000 base salary for a backbencher, I would urge Mr Chester to put his personal disappointments aside and work with Barnaby Joyce to improve conditions in our regions.

Good policy is always more important than perquisites and perks.

Matt Tudor, Morwell

Still time for Mr Chester

POOR old Darren Chester, didn’t anybody tell him it was snake season.

I thought he would have made a very good Prime Minister.

Well, there’s still plenty of time left.

By the way, I am not a Nats supporter.

Dave Wilson, Moe

Local power industry jobs should be the priority for the Nationals

MY family and most of our close friends and neighbours have worked in the Latrobe Valley power industry for many years.

The income earned from workers at the coal power stations is what enables people to spend money in local shops and stimulate the local economy.

Sadly, the Victorian National Party no longer seems to understand this and is now obsessed with an idiotic net zero emissions policy that will increase power prices and destroy local jobs.

Their green policies are so extreme that their state leaders Peter Walsh and Steph Ryan even wanted to disaffiliate the state party from their federal colleagues to protest Barnaby Joyce’s leadership and belief in defending coal workers.

Clearly the Victorian Nationals are no longer interested in advocating for the Latrobe Valley.

Even our federal MHR Darren Chester now wants to insult anyone who defends the coal industry as being from the 1950s.

We haven’t heard from state upper house member Melina Bath on the issue, but if she remains silent presumably she lacks the guts to contradict her colleagues.

Therefore we Gippslanders should send a message that betraying local jobs is unacceptable, and should no longer vote for the Victorian Nationals until they start representing us properly again.

Ravindu Gunawardena, Sale

Where does the Valley sit on the list of Mr Chester’s priorities?

I DO not share Ian Whitehead’s view that Gippsland MHR Darren Chester is a particularly capable honest politician, or that he has been treated in a cavalier manner that is uncalled for (‘Barnaby does it again, The Express, 1/7/21).

Firstly, Darren Chester has weirdly used his removal from Cabinet to openly attack our coal industry in the Latrobe Valley.

We are the biggest voter population in the Gippsland electorate, but Chester decides to attack our economic base, all to please some young green hippie types who get much more media attention than their actual percentage support in the population.

Secondly, Chester’s anti-coal message is not based on the national interest or personal principle. It seems to boil down to him wanting to do what is easy and will avoid criticism from ABC watching left-wing types, but ignoring the reality that most of us ordinary working people just want reliable cheap power and good jobs, which are best provided by our local coal industry. But our views don’t seem to count because we don’t show up to the ABC Q&A audience in Southbank to clap Chester saying things the inner-city folk like to hear.

Thirdly, Paul Murray made the point on his Sky News TV program recently that Chester in Canberra spends more time mingling with the press gallery than he does in his office, and that whenever a media story appears with anonymous quotes from a “senior National”, it’s usually an anonymous comment from Chester.

This suggests that there is a widespread frustration among Canberra insiders that Chester spends too much time leaking to journalists and

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ELECTRIC BLUE: STATE GOVERNMENT ASKS ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER IF IT WILL EVER BUILD FACTORY IN MORWELL Mark Pennicuik: Build a hydrogen fuel plant and power station.

Gloria Harbridge: A bit like the Tyers bridge over the Latrobe. He drags out a photo at the bridge every election.

Michael Hixy Hicks: Why weren’t these questions asked by the state government in 2019 when the timeframe had lapsed.

Craig Dean: Happens every time. A company comes in with a great idea, then nothing ever happens.

Gary Dyke: Just build another power station, we need to.

Wayne Van Heerewaarden: Just another half-baked plan by Andrews and his cohorts ... note that they haven’t actually asked for the money back??

Mark Williams: No surprises there.

DEMONS REUNITE TO RECALL A GREAT DAY Tom Hallinan: Great article.

LOCAL TIMBER SPURNED BY STATE GOVERNMENT IN FAVOUR OF EUROPEAN OPTION Melanie Jones: What hope has our country got when our own government can’t even support local! I’m sure the people of Australia would be OK spending a little more if it means the whole amount stays in our country.

Geoff Stolk: Typical of this mob. They tell us to support local business and then buy from overseas.

Betty Ginnane: Absolute disgrace. Where are our members to support local industries.

Not happy.

Glenda Combridge: Here we go again.

Why does this government do this to local companies?

Paul Gray: How is it ‘sustainable’ importing timber when we can produce it locally, ensuring environmental standards are adhered to? Not to mention the carbon footprint.

Garen Furney: Isn’t the Victorian

government a major stakeholder in ASH, like 49 per cent stake.

Kerry Moss: Leaves ya bloody speechless.

Gerard Morris: Shocking decision.

Sharyn Drenen: Unreal. We need to look after our own country and buy Australian.

CALL FOR INQUIRY INTO YALLOURN’S WOES Anthony Wasiukiewicz: Surely they can test the discharge water every day. A lot of pollutants can enter the river system in a 24-hour period if it’s not monitored properly.

Carol McKenzie: It should never have been diverted in the first place.

Chris Szkwarek: And yet you can’t prospect in the Latrobe River ... go figure.

SPACE DREAM A SMALL STEP CLOSER Pete Ransom: How awesome to see something so positive come out of such a tragic occurance. Graeme was indeed a caring, wonderful man.

MOE READY TO ANSWER AFL’S CALL Paul Walsh: Best ground in country Victoria.

Darren Clark: If Latrobe City Council had the foresight to have developed one great facility much like Ballarat have done with Mars Stadium, we would be a shoe-in for this opportunity. Instead they partly upgraded several ovals. Latrobe City is the only city in Australia where the main cricket oval is not the main AFL oval in a waste of resources.

Martin Taylor: I wouldn’t be holding my breath waiting. Victoria doesn’t exist east of Melbourne.

Guss Lambden: Moe definitely ticks all the boxes for an AFL season game. Immaculate ground surface, modern changerooms and upstairs boxes for both groups of coaching staff. We also have the new Mantra in Traralgon that could host the players or the Mercure in Warragul.

Shannon Murphy: Absolutely, best ground around!

Rohan Thomas Eagle: I reckon they should play game in Thorpdale and Hill End also.

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manipulating media reporting instead of doing his job.

The reality is that his parliamentary colleagues, unlike us mere constituents, see Chester up close and in action far more frequently than we do, and obviously the other Nationals MPs are not impressed with Chester’s actions.

He should reflect on that.

Marcia Davidson, Morwell

PM attracts criticism over jab policy

THE Prime Minister’s policy on the AstraZeneca jab based on the Chief Medical Officer’s advice was not recommended below a certain age due to risks.

Several weeks ago after a National Cabinet meeting he announced late at night that you could now use if you had a GP explain risks.

The Queensland Premier blew this apart and said there was no change and it was not even discussed .

This was a captain’s call and we know what happened to the last PM to make a captain’s call.

So you go to your GP who says there is no change to AZ advice, but you can now take it if I explain risks and am therefore exempt from liability.

Therefore be a good citizen and go and have your jab have good day Mr Walker.

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Don’t worry about the cost you will be bulk billed and the mug taxpayer will pick up the tab.

I can do a Gerry Harvey and say thank you government, thank you Australia.

I went to a protest meeting in Warragul outside a local MP office and it was stated that eight staff from one aged care facility would walk off the job if forced to take the jab.

I respect the right of those who wish to have the jab, but they must respect others who are not prepared to take it.

This is the only protest I have attended since 1975 when Gough Whitlam was sacked.

Where does this stop? I was not going to attend a meeting and was told by my daughter and granddaughter that if everyone said there is nothing you can do about it it will happen.

Stand up Australia and fight, I would like to see a fund set up so you can donate to support workers who are stood down.

Bruce Dobson, Churchill

Review requested

TO Kate Symons, ESSENTIAL Services Commission Chair RE: Environmental Contribution Gippsland Water Final Decision June 19, 2018 Dear Ms Symons, We refer to previous correspondence on

Gippsland Water prices and request your review on the above.

In the Gippsland Water annual report 2019-20, the levies paid were 2019 $5.181 million and 2020 $5.181 million is based on, we understand five per cent of the revenue.

We would question whether these dividends should have been paid at all, given the current economic circumstances and that Gippsland Water showed a trading loss of around $8 million for the year ending 2020.

The note (B) of the 2018 price review (June 19, 2018, page 15) states that the environmental contribution collects funds from water corporations under the Water Industry Act 1994 (Vic).

This act refers to metropolitan corporations.

The applicable act, we believe, for regional authorities, such as Gippsland Water, is the Water Act 1989 (Vic).

There is doubt about the legality of the environmental levy in this regard.

Item 5 is Page 15 of the Gippsland Water determination – July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023 which states material error and unintended consequences.

“Where the commission is satisfied in any material respect a) The determination or any information relied upon in making of this determination contains an error, deficiency or miscalculation.”

These provisions alone give the Essential Services Commission the power to act in the best interests of Gippsland Water consumers to review the environmental levies and the overcharging on Water Plan 2 as previously detailed.

Merv Geddes, Gippsland Resources Group secretary

Mandating vaccines intrinsically illegal

REGARDING mandating vaccines on nurses and on the workplace in general at the threat of losing one’s job, I say that such an action is intrinsically illegal and is tantamount to one renouncing one’s belief and hence one’s religion.

So to all governments worldwide and their stooges (so-called “medical advisers”) I strongly urge that whether they are of the Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jehovah Witness, and/or Christian faith, to heed the following injunction from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 20: “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”

Joseph Lis, Morwell

Thanks for the support

I’M writing to express my deep gratitude to everyone across Victoria who supported The Smith Family’s 2021 Winter Appeal.

Times of uncertainty can make giving difficult, but our supporters have demonstrated a level of generosity that we’ve found truly humbling.

Our vision is to create a better future for young Australians in need, and we launched our Appeal with a warning that the fallout from COVID-19 continues to impact the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Not only are we concerned the pandemic has exacerbated the education gap between the one in six Australian children living in poverty and their more advantaged peers, but we’re also really worried that many families we support say they’re struggling to cope with the ongoing repercussions of COVID-19.

Key areas of concern – including a housing affordability crisis, a lack of suitable employment opportunities and the digital divide – are compounding, and affecting families’ wellbeing.

This often flows on to negatively impact on their children’s educational journeys.

During tough times, The Smith Family’s out-ofschool learning and mentoring programs help keep children engaged in their schooling and on-track to complete Year 12. And thanks to the tremendous generosity shown towards our Appeal, The Smith Family will be able to support more than 15,000 additional students with our evidence-based educational programs.

These include student2student, which helps schoolchildren improve their reading by pairing them with older buddies, and our after-school Learning Clubs.

Our programs equip students with essential skills. They open young people’s eyes to future study and career opportunities and encourage them to pursue their dreams. So to everyone who contributed to our Appeal to help the next generation of young Australians thrive in their education, I say thank you.

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Storm ravages plantations

By MICHELLE SLATER

HVP Plantations is continuing to assess losses in its hardwood and softwood plantations across the Strzelecki Ranges after last month’s storms took out vast swathes of trees.

But the company is predicting “only a minimal impact” to its operations, and is assuring the damages will not severely affect future timber supplies.

HVP has written to Regional Development Minister Mary-Ann Thomas to advise the state government on the privately- owned company’s assets damage.

Initial estimates are revealing about 400 to 500 hectares of windthrow damage to mostly eucalypt plantations on steep slopes, and damages to some recently thinned pine plantations on flatter slopes.

It comes after masses of plantation trees had piled up on roads and took out fences on neighbouring farmland – particularly in the ranges in Budgeree East along Whitelaws Track.

HVP and contractors have been removing fallen trees from both public and plantation roads, and more assessments will take place when further access is clear.

“Damage has been observed in individual patches as large as 50 hectares. The worst damage is along the north western portion of the Strzelecki range, some of which is in the Budgeree area,” HVP said in a statement.

“Priority work is to clear locations to enable forestry production and planting to continue in a safe manner, as well as to assist in clearing blocked roads used by the public.”

HVP is one of Australia’s largest private timber plantation companies owned by a combination of Australian, Canadian and US superannuation and investment funds.

A state government spokesperson reiterated that based on advice, the storm impacts on the company’s Gippsland plantations “has been relatively minor”

Helping hand: Members of the ADF had been clearing trees and roadways around Latrobe City last week as part of the mammoth storm and flood recovery clean-up. photograph supplied

ADF provides support

By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE City storm and flood affected residents had the help of boots on the ground when members of the Australian Defence Force came to town.

The Victorian government had deployed 120 members of the army, navy and airforce to the region, with some working their way around Yinnar South and Budgeree last week to help the clean-up.

Joint Task Group Commander Brigadier Matt Burr said the team were based at the Newborough military depot and were being directed by the Traralgon Incident Control Centre.

Brigadier Burr said the team had chopped-up 214 trees and cleared 36 kilometres of roads from around the Budgeree district before finishing up to move onto COVID-related deployment.

The team was predominately made up from members of the 22nd Engineer Regiment, working

with two massive Protected Mobility Vehicles – or Bushmasters - front end loaders and chainsaws.

“We were doing this with the support from the local community, we have absolute admiration for the local response across the region and were proud to be partnering these efforts,” he said.

“The community was very welcoming and thankful. We met locals and helped with clearing-up access to farms and driveways.

“School buses were going past with kids waving and shouting to the personnel out there. The ADF is proud to Aussies in need and respond to natural disasters.”

The task group had also been working its way around storm-ravaged parts of Wellington Shire, the Dandenong Ranges and Hepburn regions, alongside local government and partner agencies.

HVP plantations are separate from the state government’s native timber supply through its agency VicForests.

The state government has committed $110 million for new plantations through the Gippsland Plantation Investment Program as part of plans to transition out of native forestry by 2030.

CFMEU manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor said the union would be looking into any effects on plantation supplies following the storm havoc.

“We will be asking about how much resources have been affected by the storms, as you need good buffers in place to plan for contingencies such as fires and storms,” Mr O’Connor said.

“You need these buffers to have the resources required for jobs so it won’t impact supplies going forward.”

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Destroyed: Vast swathes of bluegum plantations in Budgeree East was knocked over in last month’s storms.

GIPPSLAND Water is part of an innovative project aimed to save energy and reduce carbon emissions by using power intelligently.

The company has partnered with GWMWater, Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET), and researchers at Federation University and RMIT University to explore smarter ways to use electricity.

Acting managing director Simon Aquilina said the results of this study could help Gippsland Water to save money on power bills and further reduce its carbon emissions.

“This project builds on the work we’ve been doing to install solar panels at several of our facilities in the past few years,” he said.

“If the results show promise, this research can then be put into practice to result in real benefits for us and our customers.”

The INFLEXION project involves tracking energy use at water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations and developing an operating schedule that reduces energy use during peak demand periods, lead researcher Dr Rakibuzzaman Shah from Federation University explained.

“For instance, if you could make sure a pump station only operates during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower, this will save money on the water corporation’s power bill,” Dr Shah said.

“It could also be scheduled to operate only when renewable energies, such as solar power systems, are powering the site.

“Another part of this project is to enable water corporations to feed electricity back into the grid from their use of renewable energies and be paid for that, partially offsetting their energy costs.”

“It is the leadership of innovative entities such as Gippsland Water and GWMWater to engage in such research that will help deliver benefits for consumers, asset managers and the environment through the energy transition upon us,” C4NET chief executive officer James Seymour said.

The project will also help both water corporations to reduce their carbon emissions, as part of their commitment to the state government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050.

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Music icons headed our way

By ZAC STANDISH

LOCAL music fans are in for a treat later this month, as Australian icons Brian Cadd and Russell Morris join forces for an upcoming tour which promises to deliver all the hits of yesteryear.

The pair will hit the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon on Saturday, July 24 for the final show of a tour which takes in South Australia and NSW as well as parts of Victoria.

In the lead up to the concert, Mr Cadd spoke one-on-one with The Express about touring once again post-COVID, reminisced on old times and described his friendship with Mr Morris.

As he prepares to bring the show to the Latrobe Valley, Mr Cadd said Traralgon was somewhere that has always provided great memories.

“We are obviously very excited to play anywhere, but particularly Victorian country gigs as they are part of our DNA because when we started in the mid-60s there were a handful of venues that were already established and Traralgon was one of them,” Mr Cadd said.

“That whole (Latrobe Valley) has always been good for Victorian music, those gigs (in this region) have been around forever and I think one of the great things about Victorian music from the early-60s onwards is that we always had so many great gigs and a lot of that was having so many fantastic regional centres.

“I remember very, very early in my career travelling to Traralgon, before I was in The Groop, and I always think back fondly of that time and I really just love it all down there.”

Travelling alongside Mr Morris, he said it was a privilege to still be able to tour and perform alongside one of his closest friends in venues he describes as “the heartland of Australian music”.

“It is one of the rewards you get from living this life I suppose, we have known each other since 1967 and we have not only just known each other but shared a house together in Los Angeles for years, travelled England together and been on the road as a pair performing since around the early 2000s,” he said.

“To bring our show to these great locations is something we are both really excited about and we cannot wait to get started.”

Renowned for their onstage chemistry, which is so powerful they have a bromance referred to as ‘Brussell”, Mr Cadd explained why he believes they have been so successful as a performing duo.

“The reason why I think it works is first of all we play the hits so the audience get a great serve, but more importantly a lot of the

people in our audiences now grew up with us so we have a lot of history with those people,” he said.

“Because we have such a lot of history between us the shows are really fun, basically he heaps it on me and I heap it on him– so it helps for the crowd to see all their favourite hits, but to also see two great buddies up there having the best time in the room.

“The other thing is where we are together on stage all the time, not him doing a bit then me doing a bit, we play all the time together from the first song to the last and it is a bit like being a rock band together with two main singers which is a massive thrill for us and the audience – and because we know each other so well it gives us the licence to have a bit more fun with each other.”

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postpone or cancel tours for the past 12 months.

Mr Cadd explained how this period has impacted him personally and gave his thoughts on how the industry has adapted to these unforeseen changes.

“What is happening in our industry at the moment is people are just rescheduling and the venues are happy too if they have space put in on later, for instance I was in the middle of a tour before everything hit so things just got moved back and a logjam of sorts was created for later in the year,” he said.

“I spent all of last year over in the States being locked down in Woodstock funnily enough, so although the year was hard being unable to perform it allowed me to do other things such as write books while I also further valued the relationships I have with my friends and family.”

With restrictions now somewhat eased

and the new tour on the horizon, Mr Cadd outlined what fans can expect from this upcoming show.

“We do all the hits that they expect us to do and the ones we are known for and we have found over the years of doing this show that we are basically playing for the same audience we did back in 1967,” he said.

“There is something about that era where they never gave up on going to gigs and now they are the same age as we are so we play what the crowd has always loved, but then we also play some songs that we just like from the era and a couple of new songs each as well, plus we always have new garbage we pile onto each other.

“It really is a very unique experience as being on stage together all night we play our greatest hits together and it just puts a whole different texture on how people have heard those songs in the past.”

Coming to town: Australian music legends Brian Cadd and Russell Morris are bringing their tandem performance to the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon on Saturday July 24. photograph supplied

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FEDERATION University recently held their first Breakfast with Fed event at the Morwell Innovation Centre.

The morning kicked off a series of monthly talks in which Federation University academics are invited to talk to stakeholders and the broader community about the research they are currently undertaking.

The talks cover a wide range of topics from wildlife conservation and mine rehabilitation to mental health.

Sessions begin with a presentation from each speaker about their research, followed by a panel discussion/Q&A segment.

Federation University Gippsland head of campus Leigh Kennedy said the talks have significant benefits for both the university and the community.

“There’s probably two key benefits, the first one is being able to talk about the type of research that’s occurring at the Gippsland campus and really importantly it’s a way of bringing our stakeholders and the community in to participate in that important research as well,” she said.

Federation University researchers spoke about how they can utilise engagement with local communities to inform research in the fields of wildlife conservation and land and water management.

Speakers included Federation University conservation biologist Professor Wendy Wright, Federation University environmental scientist Dr Jessica Reeves, DELWP Natural Environment Program Gippsland regional manager Dr Lucas

Bluff, WGCMA project officer Elsa Burnell and Federation University historian, Professor Erik Eklund.

Lecturer and Environmental scientist at Federation University Dr Jess Reeves spoke about her work with farmers across the Bass Coast and Gippsland to understand how they’re adapting their practices to a changing climate.

“The farmers are on the ground, they have knowledge of their land, knowledge of the climate and they’re changing their practice all the time,” Dr Reeves said.

“I’m interested to find out from them what cues they look for in their environment, but also what some of their blockages are to adapting to those changes to prepare for the future.”

Dr Reeves said she was pleased with the talk and believes events like breakfast with fed help get the community involved.

“Today was absolutely lovely, I’m a firm believer of having porous borders for the university, the work we do is to educate and serve the community, we want to work on projects that are of value to the community because we’re part of it as well,” she said.

“It’s great having a space where we can come together so people get to know a bit more about what we do and possibly see opportunities where they may want to be involved as well.”

Ms Kennedy mirrored this sentiment.

“For our first attempt we’ve had a great turnout today so we’ll definitely keep them going,” she said.

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Metricon’s General Manager Regional Housing, Phil Barrett. if the restrictions on skilled migration continue into 2022 the depth of the emerging slowdown in new detached starts will be exacerbated.

“The return to stable and certain population growth is central to stable economic growth,” concluded Ms Lillicrap.

Phil Barrett, Metricon’s General Manager Regional Housing said, “Metricon has seen this big pickup in demand. As Australia’s leading home builder we have an unprecedented volume of building starts set to occur in 2021. The success of the HomeBuilder scheme and lower interest rates have facilitated in a surge in demand for detached homes that ensures a record number of new detached homes will be built this year and into 2022.

“In Regional areas we are experiencing record activity as savvy buyers seize the opportunity to secure a new home away from the city, with evidence that location is something customers are now looking at differently.

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“The demographic shift in population towards regional locations and low interest rates will continue to drive demand for new homes over the months to come.”

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“A record number of detached housing starts will occur in the 12 months to September 2021 with more than 146,000 detached houses commencing construction. This is more than 20 per cent higher than the peak of the previous boom in 2018,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

This forecast is contained in HIA’s economic and industry Outlook Report. The State and National Outlook Reports include updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity for Australia and each of the eight states and territories.

“This large volume of work will ensure that the industry remains very active through until at least the second half of 2022,” added Ms Lillicrap.

“Renovation activity is also at an all time high and likely to remain elevated for a number of years due to the nature of the COVID recession and house price growth.

“This level of activity is not likely to be seen again for many years, if not decades.

The combination of factors that have led to this boom is unprecedented and are driven by HomeBuilder and low interest rates as well as a change in consumer preference away from high density areas.

“The key challenge for the industry has shifted from a slump in demand this time last year, to having sufficient supply of materials, labour and land to satisfy this demand.

“The extension of HomeBuilder’s commencement deadline will help limit the impact of constraints imposed by land, labour and materials and ensure the elevated volume of detached homes will be sustained for longer.

“In stark contrast to the detached sector, multi-unit starts are anticipated to decline in 2020/21.

“The timing and speed of a recovery in overseas migration will have a significant impact on these forecasts.

“If overseas migration returns sooner, or faster, than anticipated, then the trough of 93,500 new housing starts in 2023 will not be as deep as currently forecast. Equally,

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news Music and More

A NEW playgroup is starting in Morwell. ‘Music and More’ is designed by teachers experienced in the developmental needs of young children.

Each session will include craft, a structured music and activity session and some free play time.

Sessions are interactive and fun, designed to encourage positive interactions between parents or caregivers and their child/ren.

Morning tea for both children and adults is provided.

The cost of each session is only $5 per family as we are aware of the many costs involved in raising a family today.

Concessions available.

When: Tuesday mornings 9.30-11am during school term.

Where: 6 Latrobe Road Morwell, St Mary’s Anglican Church hall.

Enter from the carpark off Buckley Street if driving or from Latrobe Road if you’d prefer.

For more information contact Sue Jacka via mobile on 0409 757 170 or email morwellanglican@outlook.com.

Cancer Council Traralgon Group

WE finalised arrangements for our next fundraiser at our last meeting.

This will be our much loved Soup, Sandwich and Slice Luncheon which will be held on Friday, July 30 from 12 till 2pm at the Traralgon Greyhound Club.

The day consists of delicious homemade food along with door prizes, a raffle and a Market Stall.

Admission is $12 and as we have no EFTPOS facilities we ask for cash only please.

Our next meeting is on Monday, August 2 at 1.30pm at the Traralgon Neighbourhood House.

Artwork showcased on AGL Loy Yang g tower

A NAIDOC Week-th emed light projection featuring artwork designed by local Aboriginal youth will be displayed on the AGL Loy Yang cooling tower tonight and tomorrow from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

The artwork was developed in partnership with Latrobe Youth Space under the guidance of Aboriginal artists Montana McStay and Ronald Edwards.

AGL Loy Yang is also hosting an all-employee NAIDOC Week event tomorrow, which will also feature the artwork, Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Commendable community service recognised

RECOGNITION of exemplary community service was met with delighted surprise from those receiving Paul Harris Fellowship recognition at the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central’s changeover dinner on Monday night.

The night capped of a year of innovation and successful projects by the three retiring presidents David Blythman, Ian Round and Ian Whitehead.

Sharing the leadership role had real benefits according to the three, each of whom served a four-month term as president.

Incoming president Warren McPherson vowed to continue the club’s commitment to local and international community projects.

The highlight of the evening was the recognition of the significant commitment to community made by three of the club’s members and one community member.

All four recipients were completely surprised and absolutely delighted by the recognition of their service.

Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded to: Marion White for her service to youth programs and Rotary’s general service charter Ian Whitehead described as the hardest working member of the club was awarded a Sapphire pin for his leadership over 28 years of the Give a Damm Give a Can project that has contributed over 100,000 to ensuring “that no one in Traralgon should go hungry”. Ian’s tireless organisation of Bunnings’ barbecues for many years was also noted.

Maree McPherson also award a Sapphire Pin, was recognised for her work within Rotary and the community, in particular her work in community leadership and her work with and encouragement of women.

Gary Deane of the Traralgon Railway

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

Conservation Reserve Committee was recognised by Rotary Traralgon Central incoming president Warren McPherson for a remarkable commitment to the care and development of the Railway Reserve over a period of 30 years.

Gary commented his father Bert had signed him up in 1990 and it had just gone on from there. COVID has seen significant growth in the numbers of people visiting and enjoying the Reserve.

The Rotary Club of Traralgon Central visited the Reserve earlier in the year and applaud the work Gary and his committee have done in conserving the cultural, historical and environmental values of the Reserve.

The Rotary Club of Traralgon Central meets every Monday and invites any interested community members to contact them for an invitation to their meeting. You can email the club at traralgoncentralrotary@gmail.com

New courses for Term 3 are available

COME in from the cold this winter and discover new friends, new skills, and enjoy some fun with a course at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.

TNLH offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where you always feel welcome and with so many courses on offer there is something to suit everyone.

Popular hobby courses with vacancies are art, creative writing, cake decorating, cooking, creative craft, knitting/ crochet, mosaics, belly dancing, Pilates, yoga and SLR photography.

Now is the perfect time to exercise your brain by learning a language such as French, Italian, Spanish or Auslan (sign language).

As a Learn Local organisation, many courses offer a pathway to further study and increase employment opportunities.

Choose from a vast range of computer courses to suit beginners to advanced, Hospitality training, Literacy, and Introduction to the Disability sector.

Help is also available to Get That Job with assistance with resumes and interview skills.

Free Energy Saving Workshops and assistance with applying for the $250 Power Saving Bonus rebate on your energy bills are also available.

Classes start back for Term 3 on Monday, July 12, so give Meagan and Julie a call on 5174 6199 or drop into 11-13 Breed Street, for further information.

Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group

MOE and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group met recently, celebrating their 34th birthday.

The group began volunteering in 1987, three of the founding members, Beryl Brien, Doreen Falk and Doreen Billington, are still active members today, and had the honour of cutting the cake.

Long Service Awards were presented to Cheryl Wilkinson for 20 years’ service, Kevin Mullins for 10 years’ service, and Jan Mullins for 10 years’ service.

We are holding a Pop-up Book sale, on Saturday, July 17, from 9am till 2pm at the Newborough Public Hall.

Please remember to bring a bag to carry your books.

The Number 14 Moe/Newborough Bus line has a convenient bus stop, just near the Public Hall.

COVID-19 restrictions apply.

Tickets for our High Tea, on July 30 are still available, please contact Linda or Diane.

COVID-19 restrictions apply.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, July 26 from 1.30pm at the Moe RSL For more information: Volunteer Group contact – Linda 0427 671 780 or Diane: 0438 517 470 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.

Peer education to prevent violence and promote respectful relationships

A FREE peer-led education program for adults with lived experience of intellectual disability that promotes respectful relationships is being rolled out across Gippsland.

The Sexual Lives & Respectful Relationships program (SLRR), developed by Deakin University, is based on a primary prevention model that aims to stop violence before it occurs.

New Wave Self Advocacy Gippsland and the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) have been funded to deliver the program and train facilitators.

The program runs over four 2.5-hour sessions where participants share stories and talk to peers about their rights to have respectful relationships that are fair, safe, and equal.

“It is very important that all of us understand how to be safe in our own homes and communities,” New Wave representative Rachael Walters said.

“This program educates people about being safe in relationships, stops sexual assault, and gives support to people who need it”.

GCASA chief executive officer Jane Barr, said the prevention of sexual assault is a priority of SLRR. “Community education and awareness programs like this bring people together to inform them and give them a voice regardless of social status, gender identity, race, or ethnicity,” she said.

Accessibility is an important feature of the program, so it is being offered Gippsland-wide in accessible locations.

New Wave and GCASA are also offering free training for the roles of

Congratulations: Ian Whitehead, Maree McPherson, David Blythman, Marion White, Ian Round and Gary Deane were honoured with Paul Harris Fellowships by the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central. photograph supplied

Peer Educator and Program Partner.

This training gives people with lived experience of intellectual disability, as well as professionals from community service organisations who want to support the program, the opportunity to develop skills to deliver it collaboratively.

To express an interest in joining an SLRR program or facilitator training, or for more information, contact the SLRR Team at GCASA on 5134 3922 or email mail@gippscasa.org

Jobskills Career Expo

BAW Baw Latrobe LLEN has been conducting Jobskills Career Expo in the last nine years.

Unfortunately due to the last year’s COVID 19 we were unable to run the Jobskills Expo for 2020.

Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN is committed to continue to co-ordinate the Jobskills Expo for 2021.

However, due to COVID 19 restrictions Jobskills 2021 will be in a different format than previous years.

This year the expo will referred to as ‘Jobskills Expo Week’, it will consist of three industry themed days, with exhibitors and seminars as well as a Q+A panel for each event.

• Day 1: Pathway into Health and Community Services - Monday, July 26, 2021 – Q&A. Exhibitors from various Health and Community sectors, RTO’s and Local Governments.

• Day 2: Defence Force & Emergency Services – Tuesday, July 27 2021 – Q&A. Exhibitors from various Defence Forces, Ambulance, Police, CFA, FRV, NAVY, Local Laws and other alike with Emergency services and RTO’s • Day 3: Apprenticeships/ Traineeships & Trades – Thursday, July, 29 2021 – Q&A.

Milestones: Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group presented long-service awards to Cheryl Wilkinson (20 years), Kevin Mullins (10 years) and Jan Mullins (10 years). photograph supplied

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Exhibitors from various Industries, Trades and RTO’s.

The venue of the Jobskills Expo week will be at Kernot Hall Morwell, 50-70 Princes Drive, Morwell from 9am to 2pm.

The JobSkills Expo week is targeting year 9, 10 + VCAL students, community members, and young people from training and community organisations in Baw Baw Shire, Latrobe City and neighbouring municipalities.

It’s anticipated that around 2000 students will be in attendance across the three-day event.

Exhibitors are looking forward to showcasing the various skills and jobs that make up our regional workforce.

With a particular focus on “hands on” activities, we are looking forward to seeing some wonderful and creative displays.

The JobSkills Expo week would not be possible without the generous financial sponsorship from local organisations and the continued support of exhibitors.

We are able to secure new exhibitors in the Healthcare and Government sectors (such as Maryvale Private Hospital, LRH and various departments from Baw Baw Shire Council and Latrobe City Council, DELWP and various emergency services).

In addition, there’s going to be some exciting displays including TAFE Gippsland who will be showcasing a huge array of their training courses, including Community Services, Health Studies/Nursing/Aged Care, Screen/Media/Visual Arts, Beauty, Agriculture, Automotive, Electrical, Painting and Decorating, Bricklaying, Carpentry/Cabinet Making and Foundation/Transition Studies plus many more.

Grant boost supports work of Olivia’s Place

GIPPSLAND-BASED charity Olivia’s Place, has gratefully accepted a $6000 grant from The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Charitable Foundation to aid their work supporting local parents and babies.

Graciously nominated by Kirsty Patterson of O’Brien Real Estate Clark, the REIV Charitable Foundation grant was awarded in May and has been used for purchasing goods to fill baby bundles for new parents as well as essential equipment for their warehouse operations.

Olivia’s Place gifts the baby bundles to new mums, maternity hospitals, GP clinics and other health services across Gippsland, including, Warragul, Traralgon and Wonthaggi.

The bundles have everything that a mum needs to care for her new baby and herself including clothing, blankets, nappies and personal care, all of which are new items that have been purchased or donated by business and the community.

Operations general manager Kirsten Finger said the items purchased through this grant will be lovingly packed by a team of Olivia’s Place volunteers.

“These bundles may be the only

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in learning and/or experienced bowlers to come and join our club.

The club offers a free uniform shirt, coaching and the use of club bowls whilst learning the game.

As bowls doesn’t clash with winter any sports, it’s an ideal summer pastime for people of all ages, sexes and sporting backgrounds.

So whether you are a seasoned bowler or you have never played before, come down on a Friday night for a social drink or contact the club and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and show you around our modern refurbished social/sporting rooms and synthetic playing area.

For more information, contact us via our Facebook site, leave a message on the club phone 5167 1666 or email us on ynbc@aussieebb.com.au and we will get back to you ASAP.

Morwell Rostrum Club

new items that mum and baby receive during a time when some families are experiencing financial strain or other significant challenges,” she said.

REIV Charitable Foundation Board chair Sophie Lyon said it was proud to support charities throughout the state.

“In such a challenging year the Board was keen to reach out to charities across Victoria providing much needed support for disadvantaged families and individuals in their local communities,” she said.

“Olivia’s Place does just that and we are grateful to Kirsty Patterson for proposing them to the Board and delighted to have been in a position to make this award.”

Last financial year, Olivia’s Place supported 190 Gippsland families providing more than 1500 appointments and more than $105,000 in value of material aid to them while they are navigating pregnancy, birth and their baby’s first year.

Olivia’s Place also recently delivered 11 baby bundles to the maternity ward at Latrobe Regional Hospital after they were put together thanks to this funding.

This REIV Charitable Foundation grant will help the charity to continue their work supporting local families to thrive.

Venturer Scouts wanted

THE 1st Newborough Scout Group would love to welcome new members into their Venturer section.

Venturer Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years.

When you’re dealing with your toughest years in school and making decisions about your future, Venturer Scouts offer vital breathing space. You can focus on friendship and personal growth, while picking up valuable life skills along the way.

Venturer Scouts enjoy interstate, national and even international travel experiences. We take time out to work on mental and physical well-being. You can learn to surf, abseil down cliffs or climb mountains.

Camping steps up to a whole new level of adventure, with snow challenges, rafting, horse riding and scuba diving. It’s all about healthy risktaking, when so many young friends are making unhealthy choices.

The 1st Newborough Venturer Scouts meet on a Monday evening at 7pm in the Scout Hall on Torres Street, Newborough.

If you would like to join us for an evening, meet the group and find out more please call Jane on 0403 656 351.

The Latrobe Chorale wants you!

HAVE you ever caught yourself singing or humming along to classical masterpieces?

Have you a new or existing musical background? Good news!

Under the Musical Directorship of Simon Loveless, this S.A.T.B (soprano, alto. tenor, bass) choir has resumed rehearsals (COVID-style).

Works have been selected from Brahms, Britten, Mozart, Rutter and more to be performed at their end of

year performance, including Gabriel Faure’s, Requiem.

No auditions required.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7.30 pm at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Church St, Morwell (entry is from the rear car park in James Street).

Please make enquiry to The Secretary, Joelle on 0459 504 305.

Traralgon Garden Club

THE next meeting of the Traralgon Garden Club will be at 2pm on Tuesday, July 13 at the Traralgon Greyhound Club, Glenview Park, McNairn Rd Traralgon.

Enter via the Float Entrance.

Topic will be plant propagation methods. Membership fee is due at this meeting.

Further information contact Bryan Corkran 0408 598 016.

Strzelecki Bushwalking Club

STRZELECKI Bushwalking Club members enjoyed an extensive Autumn Program with a variety of day and extended walks.

Winter also has a broad program on offer which many members and a number of visitors are taking advantage of.

Membership has continued to grow with more and more people keen to hit the great outdoors, explore our beautiful region and meet new people with similar interests.

The club has now reached 150 members which is an increase of more than 40 per cent in the past 12 months.

A number of walkers recently enjoyed the Grand Ridge Rail Trail which consists of a section of the original rail line from Mirboo North to Boolarra.

The full railway line from Morwell to Mirboo North was completed in 1886 with many of the original handmade brick culverts now unearthed by the Wednesday Warrior volunteers for visitors to the track to view.

The AGM for Strzelecki Bushwalking Club will take place on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in the Trafalgar Scout Hall.

All welcome.

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

DO you have a fear of public speaking?

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

Using the Rostrum Frontiers Public Speaking Development Program and working with our experienced coaches you will learn oration and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Whether you are giving a wedding speech, a presentation at work, or you simply want to learn to run better meetings, Rostrum can help you achieve your goals.

Founded in England in 1930, Rostrum is the world’s longest running public speaking organisation. We have been operating in Latrobe Valley since 1959 and are encouraging new members to join our club.

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

Prospective members are welcome to attend as guests and join us for a meal afterwards. Find your voice with Rostrum. Call George on 5122 2507 for more information.

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THE children of Latrobe City will be celebrated in October and the community is invited to join the party.

The Latrobe City Children’s Expo 2021 is a not-for-profit event that is free and fun for families of Latrobe City.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the expo on Thursday, October 28 in Traralgon and find out about local services for children and families.

The expo is being hosted by Latrobe City Council at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) from 12pm to 6pm as part of National Children’s Week.

“There are so many services and activities for children in Latrobe City to enjoy, and they will be showcased in one location at the Latrobe City Children’s Expo 2021,” Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said.

Stallholders from across the region are now being sought.

Does your business or community

Thanks for the support: Olivia’s Place general manager of operations Kirsten Finger with O’Brien Real Estate Clark’s representative Kirsty Patterson.

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group service families with young children?

Perhaps you provide goods or services, quality food, or fun and engaging entertainment options to suit young audiences?

If so, you are invited to register as a stallholder online at www.latrobe.vic. gov.au/ExpoStallholders All money raised from stallholder registrations goes towards the cost of running the event.

Community groups run by volunteers are not charged to participate.

Funded not-for-profit organisations are charged a small fee and private businesses that may profit from the event are charged a higher fee.

An early bird rate applies for private businesses but places are limited.

For more information about stallholder registration at Latrobe City Children’s Expo 2021, you can email ChildrensExpo@latrobe.vic.gov.au The event will be held in accordance with COVID restrictions and safe practices.

Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

ON Wednesday, July 14, the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group will host a film screening of Beyond the Burning.

Eighteen months ago the ‘Black Summer’ fires raged relentlessly.

The 2019/20 bushfire season was the worst this country has ever experienced.

This new documentary investigates the underlying environmental causes and emerging local solutions, told

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EUCHRE is played by a few enthusiasts from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on Wednesdays at the Moe Bowling Club.

Cost is $2.50 with supper supplied by the players.

Everyone is welcome including learners.

For further information phone Sue 0448 185 499 or Chris 0499 811 346.

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FRIENDS in Song Choir will be meeting weekly each Friday at 12.30pm for all members.

If you would like to join us, we meet at Morwell East Senior Citizens Hall in Vary Street. People wanting more information can call Merilyn on 5122 2329 or Judy on 5135 6126.

Hooked On Rock

HOOKED On Rock, Rock and Roll Dance Lessons are held on Monday from 7.30pm at VRI Hall, Queens Parade, Traralgon.

New Beginners Course starts on Monday, July 12. No experience or partner necessary. Just rock up!

For more information contact Anne 0409 502 914.

Ballroom Dance Lessons are available

Listening Post Drop-in Centre

LATROBE Valley Dance Promotions Inc are about to stage Ballroom Dance Lessons.

Anticipated start date is Thursday, August 5 from 7pm to 10pm.

This date may change depending on COVID restrictions at the time.

The lessons take place at the Girl Guide Hall, Margaret Street, Morwell.

Cost: $5.

For more information, contact Norm – 0428 543 737 / Lynda – 0428 489 041.

THE free Listening Post Drop-in Centre has restarted Fridays 10am to 12 noon at 7 Anzac Street, Moe (opposite Woolworths).

For more information contact Alice 0418 175 042 or Jan 0475 067 145 at Moe-Newborough Anglican Church.

Arts, crafts and music for preschoolers

Bowlers wanted

THE Yallourn North Bowls Club Inc is looking for bowlers for the upcoming Saturday Pennant bowls season commencing around October this year.

The club is looking at adding a sixth Division team to its existing Division 4 side and needs people with an interest

through the voices of East Gippsland residents who survived the heat, smoke and flames.

Commissioned by conservation group Environment Victoria, the film highlights how a hotter climate has reduced rainfall and dried out the forests of East Gippsland, creating the conditions for more frequent and severe bushfires.

The screening of this short documentary will take place at the Gippsland Multicultural Services 26-28 Tarwin Street, Morwell at 7:30pm.

After watching the 25 minute film participants will engage in a discussion about the many vitally important issues raised.

If you would like to attend please register your interest by sending an email to info@latrobevalleysg.com Due to COVID-19 restrictions, places are limited.

Out and about: Members of the Strzelecki Bushwalking Club check out The Big Tree, an impressive feature at Darlimurla. photograph supplied

ROCKTOTS is returning for Term 3 for children aged 18 months through to five years.

Lots of fun and “pretend play”, it is held at the Traralgon Tennis Club on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

For more information, you can contact Anne on 0408 918 594 or find us on Facebook or Instagram.

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Delivery all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

FIREWOOD dry split mixed gum, 45 Minniedale Rd, Traralgon East, $150m2 (230 pieces), delivery extra. Honour box on-site, no EFTPOS. Ph 0409 214 738 or 0437 740 940. frances.farmer2@ bigpond.com IPHONES and collectable knives, big and small ones, 18+ to buy knives, for more information Phone 0434 293 137.

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Latrobe Valley Express 21 George St, Morwell.

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

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

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

Tom Seymour . . . . . . . . . . 0413 590 906 Mark Malacarne . . . . . . . . . . 0418 654 590 Friday 16th July, Lardner Park Bi-Monthly Dairy sale Friday 16th July, Koonwarra Store sale.

Thursday 22nd July, Pakenham Store sale.

Saturday 31st July, Clearing Sale, A/c D.P. & J.S. Newman, 4020 Old Sale Rd, Westbury (Property Sold), Twin Bagging Chaff Cutter Numerous Horse Drawn Equipment - Black Smith Tools. Outside Entries Invited.

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CARRAJUNG SOUTH HALL and RECREATION RESERVE COMMITTEE INCORPORATED Notice is given of a

PUBLIC MEETING

to be held at The Hall on 14th July 2021 commencing at 7.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Carrajung South Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated for a term of three years. The current committee's term will expire on 17/8/2021. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Ian Pattinson, on 0428 501 824.

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Traralgon West Cricket Club

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Traralgon West Cricket Club, will be held on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, at 7.30pm at the Traralgon West Sporting Complex, Level 1, Function Room, Douglas Pde, Traralgon.

2020 A.G.M. minutes 2021 Agenda and Nomination forms available via TeamApp or on request via: Paul.Quinlan @roadprojects.com.au

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GUITAR LESSONS

Gippsland Guitar School, all ages, 8-80, beginners to advanced, banjo and ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

Lawns Mowed

Big and small.

0429 977 323.

Phone

Midday Melodies

Frankston RSL Wed. 28th July, $60pp incl. 2 course lunch and entertainment.

Jaybee Tours/Hazelwood Coaches 0428 223 361.

Hooked On Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Lessons

Learn to dance

by Christmas!

New Beginner’s Course Starting Monday 12th July, 7.30pm VRI Hall, Queens Parade, Traralgon $10pp. All welcome.

No experience needed

Anne 0409 502 914

Computer Classes Beginners to Advanced

Windows 10, Word, Excel, MYOB, Reckon Accounts, Photoshop, Internet, Email, Social Media, Zoom etc.

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

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NEWBOROUGH, 55 Western Ave, Sat. and Personals Sun. 9am start. Triton saw bench and all attachments, Triton router jigsaw and router tables, large quantity Huge combined sale, 19 of wood work power tools, Meles Rd, Saturday, 8am welders, grinders, hand Seeking female companstart. Tools, farming, anti- tools and lots more. ionship, early 60s for long ques, plants, household, orchids, lots more. No T'GON Finders Keepers term relationship. Likes early callers. secondhand goods, huge pets, the beach, walking, pink shed, 156 Argyle St. day trips, long drives, old towns and wineries.

MOE, 33 Scorpio Dve, Full and overflowing, 7 Please reply: Decent, PO days a week, 10am-6pm.

Sat./Sun., 8.30-12. Lawn Box 3165, LV Express, 21 mower, militaria, l/suite, Phone 0408 388 407.

George St, Morwell 3840. tools, books, car mags, household goods, Little Aths equipment, skatePublic Notices board, shoes, w/machine.

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

Before 12.30pm Wednesday quantity Phone 0412 613 443 or

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LATROBE Valley Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. To suit horse stables and 431 Princes Dve, Saturday A.G.M. Saturday 24th July Ride-on $700. Morwell other animal housing. Pick and Sunday, 7.30am - 2021, commencing at phone 0422 377 861.

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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.

CABINET MAKER

Qualified joiner, free quotes on kitchens, vanities, laundry, and solid timber work. Ph 0408 225 490.

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

ICR Contracting

Minor Excavations ● Fascia boards ● Carpentry ● Rubbish removal ● Small tree trimming / removal ● Gutter cleans. All things handyman. 0468 917 775. ●

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Garden maintenance.

Friendly, reliable service, Morwell and Traralgon. Ph Rowan 0423 082 916.

Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Loy Yang B Power Station, Victoria’s newest and most efficient coal-fired power station, is committed to upskilling the local community in the Latrobe Valley region by offering a leading four-year apprenticeship program, starting in early 2022.

We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals wanting to kick start their career in the following apprenticeships:● Fitter & Turner (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade) ● Boilermaker (Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade) Working with an experienced and passionate team of people you will:● Commit to completing a four year apprenticeship and satisfying all training requirements. ● Receive a nationally recognised qualification and learning opportunities that will develop highly valued skills transferrable to other roles and industries.

To be successful, you will need: ● Evidence of teamwork abilities and excellent communication skills. ● Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to work autonomously. ● An understanding of health, safety and environment policies and procedures. ● Demonstrated high mechanical ability and mathematical skills. ● A genuine interest in and understanding of your preferred trade.

Previous relevant Work Experience would be highly regarded.

Loy Yang B are committed to increasing workforce diversity and creating an environment in which people who have new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explore what’s possible. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who aspire to make a difference with a leading energy employer.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ROLES AND TO APPLY, GO TO JOBS.PROGRAMMED.COM.AU AND SEARCH FITTER AND TURNER OR BOILERMAKER Only candidates who have addressed the selection criteria and followed the process stated on the website will be considered.

Applications close Monday, 19 July 2021.

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We accept cash, card and money transfer. Call 0478 272 779 for a free quote.

Painting/Maintenance

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

PLASTERER

All aspects of plastering work, from patch ups to new homes. Call Jake for a free quote 0448 304 823.

Vic Marino's Painting

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

Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator for the Latrobe Health Assembly. This position is on a full-time, part time/job share 12 month fixed term basis and will be commencing in July 2021.

The Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone mapping research project. This will include supporting and guiding Industry Placement Program students working on the mapping research project. A key component of this role will be working with internal and external stakeholders to identify projects and issues relating to health and wellbeing activities and services. Strategic thinking, the ability to progress priority activities and maintain stakeholder relationships are critical to this role.

The role will also support a range of other innovation projects being undertaken by the Assembly as needed.

Experience in research, project management, and budgeting would be an advantage.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description please call 5173 8400 or email: info@healthassembly.org.au To apply, please visit the Careers section of the Latrobe Regional Hospital website www.lrh.com.au

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MOE

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Moe? 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.

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Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator

McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction company, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water infrastructure and forestry. We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individual who can add value to our company.

Duties will include: ● Contract Administration ● Plant and Equipment Administration ● Logistics and Procurement ● Workplace Health and Safety Assistance ● General Office and Accounting Duties Applicants must have experience, be proficient in Excel and Word, a positive attitude, good organizational skills and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued.

Hours of work are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Please send resume to: office@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au Applications close on 30 July 2021 at 4pm

About the business and the role: RGM Financial Group provides financial services in Accounting, Financial Planning and Finance Broking with three offices across Gippsland.

We are looking for the services of an Accountant to work at our Traralgon office. You will be responsible for tax compliance work, preparation of monthly and quarterly BAS's, financial statements, income tax returns and SMSF's. You will be exposed to a client base of individuals and small to medium businesses.

To be eligible for this exciting opportunity, you will be degree qualified with some public practice experience. You must possess excellent communication and organisation skills and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package and be part of a great team environment and have a positive and excellent work ethic.

Job benefits and perks: ● Monthly RDOs ● Strong social culture ● An organisation that looks to nurture talent ● A multi-faceted financial services firm Forward your resume to: Accountant - Traralgon via email traralgon@rgmgroup.com.au or online applications: rgmgroup.com.au/careers/ Applications close: Sunday 25th July, 2021.

Andrew Gallagher Cabinet Maker Warragul Our company Andrew Gallagher Cabinet Maker has been established for over 26 years in Warragul We specialise in quality, custom designed kitchens, vanities and all joinery needs

CABINET MAKER

We have a vacancy for a qualified Cabinet Maker to join our expanding business.

Applicants must be experienced, have a good eye for detail and take pride in your work. You will be able to work both in a team and unsupervised.

Skills to operate CNC machinery would be an advantage but training will be available.

Excellent salary and conditions available.

APPRENTICESHIP CABINET MAKER

We have a vacancy for a 1st year apprentice cabinet maker. Applicants must be enthusiastic and motivated and have an interest in developing a career path in the building industry.

Please phone 5623 6637 or email your resume to: reception@agcabinets.com.au

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Work with a great supportive team and a reputable and growing organisation!

Japara Strzelecki House, a 74-bed residential aged care home, currently has the below vacancies:

REGISTERED NURSE

Part time positions available - Mon., Tues. and Wednesdays - AM and PM shifts 3 shifts per week Successful applicants will possess: ● An Active AHPRA registration and relevant qualifications ● Experience with ACFI and accreditation requirements ● Previous nursing experience (aged care experience preferred)

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Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) manages and operates 38 primary schools and 7 secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.

The Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time

SCHOOL FINANCE ACCOUNTANT (Primary)

DOSCEL is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer

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DELIVERERS WTD

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.

Receptionist / Administrator Latrobe Regional Eye Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic, well organised person with acute attention to detail to work on Mondays from 8.30am-5pm.

This person will be required to multi-task and be pro-active with good communication skills.

Successful applicant will be directly involved in dealing with patients and must have natural talent in this area and computer skills required.

Salary negotiable.

Please forward your resume to: Sofie Abili / Dr Robert Lazell, PO Box 695, Endeavour Hills Vic. 3802

IT Person with a Mechanical background

Air CTI require a person with CAD and publishing software experience for basic drawings, maintenance and development of technical instructional manuals, some web site development knowledge and has a mechanical background or experience.

Immediate start and long-term employment for the right person.

Email your resume to admin@aircti.com or drop into 10 Holmes Rd, Morwell with your resume and to discuss the role.

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Required, full time work for the right applicant.

Work is across Gippsland and based in Traralgon.

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We are seeking Maintenance & Service/Warranty subcontractors in and around the Central and South Gippsland region to undertake maintenance service work after the home has been handed over to clients.

Must have own tools and PPE, transport and current driver's licence, Public Liability Insurance and white card. Immediate start.

Call Loukas on 0447 201 514 or email loukas.drosos@simonds.com.au

INTERNAL SALES

Active Electrical are seeking an Internal Salesperson at our busy Morwell Branch.

Reporting to the Branch Manager you will be efficient in providing the below: Experience preferred, however not essential ● Handling sales calls, producing quotes, processing and picking customer orders ● Counter sales ● General Warehouse duties, may include delivery driving, forklift operation, putting away stock etc. ● Ensuring high quality sales and service are met ● Developing effective working relationships with customers and suppliers Please send all cover letters and resumes attention to: Martin Francis activemarty@wideband.net.au

Latrobe Valley Industries (LVI), have serviced the local industrial market for over 25 years and have experienced organic growth over the past few years.

With this growth we currently have a permanent role for a first class Sheetmetal worker in our organisation with duties on our various sites and workshop based in Morwell, Victoria.

The person we are seeking will be a team player who has proven experience working within the following industries: - Power Generation, Oil/Gas, Pulp and Paper and general heavy engineering sector, you will have expertise in: ● Sheetmetal Fabrication ● Pattern Development ● General Welding Email Expression of Interest to: admin@lvIndustries.com.au

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The West Gippsland Trade Training Alliance is a partnership between 9 Government and Independent schools in the Baw Baw Shire created for the purpose of providing high quality Vocational Training opportunities for local students.

The manager of the West Gippsland Trade Training Centre and Baw Baw Skills Centre is an overall coordinator for the strategic management and day-today operations.

The manager reports directly to the Principal of Warragul Regional College and to the Baw Baw Principals group.

Contact Nicole Pryor - Warragul Regional College.

Principal: Nicole.Pryor@education.vic.gov.au to obtain position description and selection criteria questions.

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Classroom Teacher

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CAMERON, Lindsay Lochiel.

27/10/1930 - 3/7/2021.

Dearly beloved and loving husband of Dawn. Passed away on Saturday, 3 July 2021, after 40 wonderful years together.

A spirited, courageous and much loved Dad to Chris, Toni and David, Tracey and Fred. Proud as punch Pop to Gemma, Nick, Steph, Shanny, Samantha, Ben, Toby and partners. Great pop to Eden and Willow.

Respected step-father to Mark and Jennie Saunders.

Pop to Melissa and Paige and their partners Simon and Robert.

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LYNCH, Edward.

Passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, 30 June 2021.

Aged 40 years Loving husband of Delina.

Loved father of Christina, Ryan, Lucas, and Reece.

Cherished son and brother of Hughe, Christine (dec.), Darren and Natalie.

A wonderful person, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you have left behind, Sharing and caring, always content, Loved and respected wherever you went.

Until we meet again.

For funeral details please visit our website: www.latrobevalley funerals.com

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CAMERON, Lindsay.

The Board of Management, the Bowls Committee and the Members of the Traralgon Bowls Club would like to express their sadness at the recent passing of Lindsay Cameron. Lindsay was a member of the Traralgon Bowls Club for many years and a true gentleman that will be missed by members and staff.

Our thoughts are with Lindsay's family during this difficult time.

CAMERON, Lindsay.

Condolences to Dawn, Chris, Tracey, Toni, Mark and Jenny, and families on the loss of Lindsay, a very respected and special friend of David, Tricia, Matthew and Shaun Tosch and families.

"Hooroo Mate", catch you the other side David and Tricia.

DOYLE (Burgess), Peggy Elva.

Passed away 1 July 2021.

Aged 97 years Dearly loved wife of John (dec.).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Alfred, Jennifer and Geoffrey (dec.), Wendy and Ibrahim.

Adored nan to her grand and great-grandchildren, Selina, Meaghan, Luke, Jiyan and Diyar. Luiz, Rio, Gracie and Amity.

We will always love you and never forget you R.I.P.

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Heartfelt sympathy to Dawn and families. Until we meet again Lindsay.

"Oo-roo" Rod MEDCRAFT, Bryan.

Always Bron and family.

Passed away 4 July 2021, peacefully at Gladstone, Qld. Loving brother of Marlene, Bryda, Mervyn (dec.), Kaye and June.

Enquiries 0401 488 675.

McDONNELL, Maxwell (Max).

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, 4 July 2021.

Aged 92 years Loving husband of Gwen (Jo) for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Bronwyn (dec.), Neil and Wendy, Treahna and Chris. Cherished Pop to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loved and remembered always

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McDONNELL, Maxwell Frank.

14/4/1929 - 4/7/2021.

67 years of precious memories I'll miss you every day Your loving wife, Gwen (Jo).

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ROBINSON, Shane (Monkey).

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 30 June 2021.

Aged 55 years Loved Partner of Michelle.

Loving dad to Ace, Jasmine, Nathan and Brother and brother-in-law Chantelle. Loved son of of Peter and Denise, and Malcolm (dec.) and Beverly.

Brother of Ian, Ken, Bruce uncle of Matthew. and Barry.

Forever Loved Gone fishing with To Dad, Dad and Ace Precious memories have been made as long as they are in my heart, they will never fade.

SEEAR, Lyle John.

You were my Dad, my 12/5/1928 - 4/7/2021. hero and you will always Aged 93 years be loved.

Youngest son of Sidney So until we meet again, take care up there above. and Lavinia Seear (dec.)

Love Treahna and Chris. and brother of Edna Brinsmead (dec.).

Pop, Passed away at Jessie My heart is breaking. How McPherson Private Hospital, incredibly lucky we were Clayton, surrounded by to have you in our lives his loving family. but it makes it harder to Beloved husband of say goodbye.

Vaifoa, devoted father of We love you and will John, Rodney and Rachel miss you every day and father-in-law to Greg.

Love Dannielle, Coby and Adored grandpa to Ethan, Maddy.

(Aidan in Heaven with Pa), and Rhys.

We had a wonderful Poppy, Best neighbour and friend One who never really to Paul. grew old, His smile was made of You were the love of my sunshine and his heart life and I yours for 53 years. I am who I am was made of gold.

Our love for you will never because of you and our fade Pop and we will love for each other. Love is eternal, you will live in cherish every memory.

All our love, Kirsty, Calvin, my heart forever. Your Kaidan, Marley, Asha and loving wife and best friend, Vaifoa.

Bailey.

Funeral details to be Poppy, advised.

It breaks my heart that you've left us but I am so grateful to have had so many wonderful years SEEAR, Lyle John. with you.

Thank you for everything To my Dad, you ever did for me and I love you and miss you for showing me what a so much already.

Fly high to Heaven Dad, true man is.

All my love, Brooke, Corey hold onto Aidan for me, until we meet again. and Rhylee XOXO. "Only the best Dad's Dear Poppy, get promoted to Grandpa" Thank you for being the best man and such an Your loving daughter, Rachel and adored grandinspiration to us all.

You will forever be in our sons Ethan, Aidan (dec.) and Rhys. hearts.

"A fair go is a fair go Digger" We love you so much, SHERRIFFS (McManus), always.

Aileen Margaret.

Corey, Laura and Indi.

Passed away peacefully at Maryvale Private Hospital, Pop, Morwell on 3 July 2021, I've never known a man to bless so many people with surrounded by her loving a cheeky smile of a family.

Aged 77 years cracking joke.

You had such a big heart Dearly loved wife of John. and you gave us all a Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marian piece of it.

I will miss you, I will never and Geoff, Ian, and Annforget you and all you did Theresa (dec.).

Adored Nan to Sam, for us.

Love Amy and the Kaylie, and Aaron.

Radford family.

McDONNELL, Maxwell Frank.

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Max, the son of Frank and Gretta (both dec.), to Gwen his loving wife, father of Bronwyn (dec.), Neil and Treahna and a wonderful grandfather and greatgrandfather all of whom thought the world of him.

Our everlasting thoughts are with you together with our thanks for your care of Max over the years and at the end of his life.

Always remembered by his brother Peter, sisterin-law Denise and nephew Matthew.

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CAMERON. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Lindsay Cameron will be livestreamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon on MONDAY (12 July 2021) commencing at 1.30pm.

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

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DOYLE. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Peggy Elva Doyle will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue Moe on TUESDAY (13 July 2021) at 11am.

Peggy's Service will be livestreamed, to view livestream visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

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LEGGE, John.

A Memorial Service/Wake for John (Leggie) will be held in the Function room, Morwell Club, Helen St, Morwell at 12.30pm on FRIDAY (16 July). All welcome.

McDONNELL. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Maxwell (Max) McDonnell will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon on FRIDAY (9 July 2021) commencing at 10.30am.

Max's Funeral will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please go to: www.latrobevalley funerals.com

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HOLAJ, Jan. Darling Jan, 2 years have passed, when you have been forever in my heart and thoughts.

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LEGGE, John.

A sincere thank you to everyone who showed kindness and gave comfort to me after the sudden and sad passing of John.

Your kind words, messages, GOMES (Moore), Deidre. cards, flowers, visits and 19/10/1959 - 8/7/2019. sharing of memories have Those we love don't go been helpful and heartaway, warming at this time.

They are close beside us With grateful thanks from everyday.

Marg Rooney.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Your loved and missed so very much.

Joe, Sandra, James and Will XXX.

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McFARLANE, Ben. Ben's Memorial Service will be held on SUNDAY (11 July 2021) at 1.30pm STEVENS (nee Savage), at the Morwell Football Netball Clubrooms.

Valerie Maude.

From Dicky Beach Qld, formerly of Morwell.

Loving partner of Lindsay SHERRIFFS. (dec.), loving mother of Requiem Mass for the Danny and Cheryl (dec.), repose of the soul of Mrs Chris and Coop, Ricky Aileen Sherriffs will be and Sharon, Jo and Neil, offered at St Kieran's Kim and Kippy. Loved Catholic Church Lloyd St grandmother and great- Moe NEXT FRIDAY (16 July 2021) at 1pm. grandmother.

STEVENS, Valerie Maude. The Funeral will leave at Loved mother of Danny the conclusion of the and Cheryl (dec.), loved Mass for the Moe Nan of Nathan and Lynda, Cemetery.

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MILLS, Pamela Anne.

Passed away on Thursday, 1 July 2021, at Heritage Manor, Morwell.

Re-united with her loved ones STEVENS, Valerie.

Will be sadly missed by 12/2/1940 - 5/7/2021. family and friends.

Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded MORRIS, Rhonda Lee. by her loving family.

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ROBINSON. The Funeral of Mr Shane Robinson (Monkey) will arrive at the Moe Cemetery, Moe on FRIDAY (16 July 2021) for a Graveside Service to commence at 10.30am.

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Hawks hero joins the 300 club

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Powering along: Georgia Callaway was the first woman across the finish line at the Traralgon Harriers latest run last Thursday night.

Harriers have hit out ahead of marathon ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

By GARY FOX

THE Harriers Thursday night run was a 5km distance around Waterside Drive, Traralgon.

First home for the men was Dale Murphy in 18:06, closely followed by Greg Semmler 18:23 and Miles Verschuur 18:35.

For the ladies Georgia Callaway was first across the line with 24:13 followed by Liz Kenney 24:32 and Trish Clowes 24:43.

Full results: Dale Murphy 18:06; Greg Semmler 18:23; Miles Verschuur 18:35; Glenn Graham 19:33; Rob Preston 19:37; Clinton Jolly 19:39; Marlon Mifsud 20:10; Stephen Renehan 20:22; David Mann 20:29; Darrel Cross 21:16; Chris Van Unen 21:42; Warren Shields 22:09; Blair Syme 22:55; Stephen Mcleod 23:07; Peter Sanders 23:08; Scott Lewis 23:09; Edi Murat 23:55; Georgia Callaway 24:13; Chris Gallivan 24:16; Gary Fox 24:31; Liz Kenney 24:32; Ron Verschuur 24:39; Trish Clowes 24:43; Geoffrey Francis 24:50; Kate Edgar 26:18; Fiona Syme 26:19; Kaye Livingstone 26:41; Angelo Gaudiano 27:01; Alfred Warner 27:04; Collette Hofmann 27:45; Callie Cook 28:41; Andrew Legge 29:04; Michelle Sawyer 30:36; Ann Bomers 33:48; Belinda Heafield 33:51; Bruce Salisbury 35:05; Lynda Jones 35:17; Phillip Mayer 36:08; Bob Bickett 36:12; Susan Poole 36:18; Paul Odgers 38:56; Nathan Byrne 46:08; Helen Whitby 46:22; Suzie Lewis 46:25; Robert Duljas 46:50; Ruth Duljas 46:50.

Tonight’s running will be Rangeview Drive – starting from the clubrooms.

After the run the club will have a social dinner gathering in the clubrooms with soup and bread provided.

The 54th WIN News Traralgon Marathon will be held on Sunday, July 11.

Entries for WIN Network 54th Traralgon Marathon, Aussie Broadband Half Marathon, Gold 1242 10km and Athlete’s Foot Kids 2km Run will now close today at 11pm.

Entry numbers strictly limited, so enter now via www.traralgonharriers.org.au to avoid missing out.

MORWELL East Football-Netball Club welcomed a new name into prestigious company when Brad Gibson ran out for his 300th game last weekend.

The Hawks veteran had a milestone to remember, booting five goals in a 74-point victory over Boolarra.

Reflecting on his football journey, Gibson said it was an honour to have his name alongside those in the 300 club.

“It’s been a long time, over 21 seasons now, it’s a lot of training nights but it’s nice to join some company up there with that sort of record,” he said.

“I still remember my first senior game out on the Morwell East ground as a 17-year-old, you don’t forget that.”

Like all great club people, the man known as ‘Gibbo’ has been at the Hawks through the highs and lows, and said it was simply a love of the game and the people around the club that kept him going.

“It’s been a good club for all those years,” he said.

“I’ve played with my mates most of the time and played for the club and the jumper.

“One thing I want is to see the club succeed in any grade of footy or netball … I’ve always tried to do the best for the club rather than any individual team.

“I’ve never been the star player or been paid

to play but it’s the longevity and the dedication that’s dragged me to 300 rather than pure skills.”

On field success has come at intervals along the way, with a senior premiership in 2005 and a reserves flag in 2009, both of which Gibson pointed to as high points.

“Premierships are always the big one, they’re always ones that stick in the head,” he said.

“They’re definitely the highlights as a team, that’s what you aim for.”

The 2005 senior title was of particular note, as Morwell East broke a 25-year drought under the coaching of Danny Millar.

Going into the decider against an undefeated Yinnar, the Hawks put it all together on the big stage to win 11.5 (71) to 6.8 (44).

“It was absolutely huge, it’s something I won’t forget,” Gibson said.

“After winning the prelim by 10 points to sneak in we had a pretty good day in the grand final.

“You still see the blokes you played with every now and again, it was a pretty special day for the club.”

The 2005 premiership ignited some boom years for Morwell East, as the Hawks played in three more senior grand finals during the next five seasons.

Morwell East also enjoyed particular success in the reserve grade during this time, playing in seven grand finals in a row from 2006 to 2012 and winning four flags in succession starting in 2008.

Gibson, who featured in the best players in the

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2009 reserves premiership, said this was his most enjoyable time.

“It was a very successful period for the club, the seniors were probably unlucky to miss a couple through those times but it was probably the brightest patch for a while,” he said.

“We had a lot of good players and there was exceptional depth back then, some of those players in the twos teams could have been playing senior footy but it was very tough to crack into the senior team in that four-five year period from 2005 to 2011.”

As well as the playing side of things, Gibson said he has made some terrific friends at the club.

“Rob Semmler would be one of my best mates, I played a lot of footy with him,” he said.

“Dougie Lock, Brandon Francis and Eric Semmler, have been a pleasure to play with.

“Some club legends as well from Dave Walker to Darren Tatterson, there has been a lot along the way.”

Although he has played in every position on the ground, Gibson has been used mainly as a forward during his career.

When asked how many years he had left, the 39-year-old said “not many”, adding “maybe a couple more but we’ll see.”

Gibson’s 300th game coincided with the Morwell East FNC mid-season ball, which capped off a superb day as the Hawks faithful was able to formally toast someone who has given the club so much.

Bocce Classic proves a great event BOCCE

MORWELL Bocce Club held its annual Latrobe City Bocce Classic last weekend.

While the home club could not secure victory, performances were promising throughout the event.

Elsewhere, the Bocce Australia board and Bocce Victoria recently met with local bocce representatives in preparation for the Australian Men’s and Women’s National Championships, set to be held in Morwell this October.

It will be the first time a national bocce championship has been held in a regional centre in Victoria.

As a result, the Morwell Bocce Club has been undergoing enormous preparation and even taken on the construction of an officials viewing platform that overlooks the boccedrome, plus the construction of two additional courts in an adjacent property.

It is a great coup for Morwell bocce, and after years of lobbying, the Bocce Australia board has chosen Morwell primarily because of its long

participation history with the sport and the contribution the club and players have made since they joined the Bocce Federation.

“The Italian Australian Club Morwell is a multipurpose social, sporting and cultural complex catering for everyone. The club today epitomises

Poise: Bocce players at Morwell during the Latrobe City Classic.

Focus: Players make their move at the Latrobe City Bocce Classic.

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Game on: Play underway during the Latrobe City Bocce Classic.

photographs tom gannon

Australia’s multiculturalism and has embraced all members of the community, the success of which can be seen in the diversity of membership. The club today is all that its founders would have dreamed it to be and is very much aligned to Bocce Australia’s purpose of having bocce being played by all communities,” Bocce Australia president Frank Funari said.

“Also, the venue offered by the Morwell club is first class with undercover bocce courts and many great club facilities. The hospitality of the club, staff and volunteers are tops and will make it a pleasurable event for the many bocce visitors.

The National Championships will have the added feature of being host for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the sport of bocce in Australia.

An impressive gallery display of bocce’s 50 years is planned for the club and will make this Nationals a little more special.

The 50th ceremony will be celebrated with a gala night on the Saturday evening, with the naming of the men’s and women’s team of the half century.

The Bocce Nationals will run from Friday, October 22 with finals on Monday, October 25 2021.

The Valley’s connection to the boys of old Fitzroy LAST Monday marked 25 years since the merger between Fitzroy and the Brisbane Bears was announced.

A quarter of a century on, the Brisbane Lions have worn the maroon, blue and gold of Fitzroy, with their three-peat dynasty of 2001 to 2003 cementing them as arguably the greatest AFL/VFL team of all time.

Depending on who you speak to, the Brisbane Lions has either given old Fitzroy supporters a club to barrack for, but for the many diehards, the merger of 1996 still evokes painful memories.

Fitzroy still exists in its own right today, playing in the Victorian Amateur Football Association at their traditional home of Brunswick Street Oval.

In this week’s Four Quarters, we take a look at the Roys connection to the Latrobe Valley.

2. Darren ‘Doc’ Wheildon IN terms of truly unique characters, few could rival Doc Wheildon.

Originally from Newborough, Wheildon played in a senior premiership for the Bulldogs in 1988 before making his way to Fitzroy.

He found instant success with the Roys, playing in their 1989 reserves premiership, and would go on to play 70 senior games up until 1994.

While his career was only relatively short lived, Wheildon became a cult hero in the early 90s due to his appearance, such as an extreme buzz cut hair do, and various idiosyncrasies, such as shaking a goal post while an opponent was having a set shot.

Intertwined with all of this was an ability to kick freakish goals, the best of which arguably came in 1992 at North Hobart Oval when he defied the laws of gravity to kick a half volley from deep in the pocket.

The Doc won the Fitzroy goal kicking in 1991 and 1994, however

Express reporters Zac Standish and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy ZS: Great to be back after The Express selectors dropped us last week.

LD: A 24-page paper with six pages of sport and we couldn’t break into the back six.

ZS: Must have been a good paper if we missed out. Maybe we should have taken it to a tribunal, speaking of which we haven’t seen or heard of a major one yet this season.

LD: They only seem to happen or receive publicity on the eve of a grand final, and even then it’s usually kangaroo court.

ZS: Adds a bit of spice to the week I guess.

LD: Campbell Brown’s theory was always plead not guilty so the tribunal has to at least make a case.

ZS: Some great matches on the cards in the Gippsland League this weekend.

LD: All the games are between teams near each other on the ladder. Wonthaggi-Moe is second versus third which should be a beauty.

One of the greats: Traralgon’s Bernie Quinlan was a genuine superstar for Fitzroy.

ZS: The Valleys latest AFL export Leo Connolly is making strides at St Kilda, playing the last two games.

photograph the footy almanac

1. Bernie Quinlan AN automatic choice for the top spot. Quinlan’s numbers and accolades speak for themself - 366 games, 817 goals, a Brownlow Medal, two Coleman Medals and a place in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Hailing from Traralgon, Quinlan was recruited under zoning laws to Footscray in 1969. During his time at the Bulldogs he played 177 games before moving to Fitzroy for the 1978 season.

Remarkably, Quinlan hit his peak at an age many players are on the way out. He won the Brownlow Medal in 1981 as a 30-year-old, and back-to-back Colemans in 1983-84 after kicking 116 and 105 goals respectively.

Known as ‘Superboot’ for his ability to effortlessly kick the ball long distances, Quinlan was selected at centre half-forward in Fitzroy’s team of the century.

All in all, he played 189 games and kicked 576 goals for the Lions.

According to local legend, Quinlan once kicked a torpedo from the Traralgon Recreation Reserve oval that sailed over the railway line and bounced into Victory Park.

On the ball

LD: His junior coach Christian Burgess will be over the moon to see one of his own make it to the top level.

ZS: Did you have much to do with him?

LD: I played cricket with him. His nickname at one stage was Freak for obvious reasons.

We also called him Dale Steyn because he had the exact same bowling action.

ZS: Was there anything that set him apart?

Major moment: There is a plaque at the Traralgon Bunnings store which signifies the official opening

by Superboot himself.

Newborough’s own: Darren ‘Doc’ Wheildon was an AFL cult hero in the early 1990s. photograph alchetron

HONOURABLE MENTIONS Robert McMahon

PLAYED two games for Fitzroy during their last season in 1996 and holds the distinction of playing in the last ever match between Fitzroy and the Brisbane Bears before the clubs merged. McMahon wore a familiar logo at Fitzroy, as he came from Moe, where he played 16 senior games.

Robert Ireland

ANOTHER Newborough player to make his way to Fitzroy.

Ireland played five games for the Roys in 1969-70.

Bill Stephen

FITZROY legend Bill Stephen, in the eyes of many his career is one that went largely unfulfilled.

In his six years in the AFL system he was sent to the tribunal seven times, and was also sensationally dropped the week after kicking eight goals and collecting three Brownlow votes by coach Robert Shaw for disciplinary reasons.

Post AFL, Wheildon played for Wonthaggi and has since gone on to be a carpenter in the area.

3. Paul Abbott ALTHOUGH more closely associated with Hawthorn, Paul Abbott

who played 162 games from 1947 to 1957 and went on to coach the Roys in 212 games, was approached by the Yallourn Football Club in 1954 to coach the club.

Stephen was enticed with £3500 spread over five years, which was reportedly sweetened with the inclusion of employment and a house.

For perspective, it was possible to buy a three bedroom house in regional Victoria for approximately £2500 in the mid 1950s, while the average yearly wage was £296.

Astonishingly, Stephen rejected the offer to stay with Fitzroy. did finish his career at Fitzroy.

Coming from Morwell, Abbott played 85 games in the brown and gold and was part of premiership winning teams in 1986 and 1988.

A broken leg in 1989 meant he missed the entire next season, and then crossed to Fitzroy after the Hawks won another flag in 1991.

Abbott spent two seasons at the Lions, playing 26 games to end his career for a grand total of 111 matches.

He played virtually a full season for Fitzroy in 1992, and collected three Brownlow votes for his

performance against Carlton in Round 14.

The following year he added four games, in what was the season many people felt was the beginning of the end for Fitzroy, as the club moved its home games to the Western Oval and lost Michael Gale, Peter Caven, Paul Broderick, Matthew Dundas and Alastair Lynch on the famous 10-year deal.

4. Alex Ruscuklic MANY readers may see this name and think Alex who?

Another Morwell lad to play for Fitzroy, Alex Ruscuklic was born in Germany and played for the Roys between 1966 and 1974.

He kicked 189 goals during his time, and headed the Lions sharp shooters win 49 majors in 1970.

The following season he took mark of the year for a spectacular grab at centre half-forward playing against Carlton at Princes Park, the same year he took the most marks in the league with 216.

Amazingly, he came fifth in the 1971 Brownlow Medal but did not win the club’s best and fairest.

He later transferred to Carlton and played nine games in 1974 to see out his career.

His younger brother Peter also played for Fitzroy, notching up 10 games in 1975-76 and a further four for Geelong in 1977.

LD: His hand-eye coordination from a young age was just elite. They put him in the ones when he was 14 and he peeled off a 40 not out.

It was always interesting though if he wasn’t batting or bowling he looked disinterested, but as soon as he got the ball in his hands or was out in the middle he’d transform.

ZS: Over to North Gippy, the new name Jets from Yallourn Yallourn North are certainly up and firing.

LD: Someone with a better footy brain than me might be able to come up with a way to stop their forward line because I can’t.

ZS: MacDonald, Hughes and Luck have all kicked 30 plus goals already and are all averaging more than three goals a game.

LD: Then you throw in Mannon Johnston and Josh Keyhoe who have kicked 25 between them. It’s a scary proposition if Mannon Johnston takes the fourth defender - he was a genuine superstar at Morwell.

ZS: If you look across the leagues the leading goal kickers are mostly guys with some size or who play tall.

LD: I’ve been wanting to say for years the game is past needing a power forward but at country level I’m now convinced if you have one it certainly makes a big difference.

ZS: Just three rounds left in Mid Gippy and it looks like it will be a case of seven teams into a top six won’t go.

LD: Yinnar have won their last four and could come home with a wet sail to take a spot higher up.

ZS: Although they won’t play finals you would have to give Thorpy a huge pass mark.

LD: Absolutely. To go from not winning a game last season to being only two wins away from finals bound teams is a massive credit to them.

Are you an old Fitzroy supporter?

ZS: The only downside is we can’t say they’ve improved by however many per cent because you can’t increase percentage from zero.

Share your memories by emailing sport@lvexpress. com.au

LD: I did get caught out on that the other day.

Enjoy the games and we’ll reconvene next week.

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Falcons fly to top courtesy of a draw SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE LADDERS Seniors Pos Team

P

W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Falcons 2000

12 10 1 1

1

48

11

37

31

2 Moe Utd

11 10 0 1

2

46

9

37

30

3 Pegasus

12 9

1 2

1

39

14

25

28

4 Newb/Yall Utd

12 7

1 4

1

25

11

14

22

5 Fortuna

12 6

3 3

1

36

24

12

21

6 Monash

12 5

1 6

1

24

29

-5

16

7 Traralgon City

12 5

0 7

1

22

22

0

15

8 Olympians

12 3

0 9

1

19

40

-21

9

9 Sale Utd

12 2

2 8

1

16

43

-27

8

10 Churchill Utd

11 2

1 8

2

8

27

-19

7

2 10 1

13

66

-53

2

11 East Gippsland 12 0

Reserves W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Fortuna

12 10 1 1

1

46

17

29

31

2 Moe Utd

11 10 0 1

2

42

7

35

30

3 Newb/Yall Utd

12 10 0 2

1

43

11

32

30

4 Monash

12 9

0 3

1

35

21

14

27

5 Sale Utd

12 8

0 4

1

41

17

24

24

6 Olympians

12 6

0 6

1

31

18

13

18

7 East Gippsland 12 5

1 6

1

22

29

-7

16

–

8 Pegasus

12 2

1 9

1

22

40

-18

7

–

9 Traralgon City

12 2

0 10 1

16

27

-11

6

10 Falcons 2000

12 1

0 11 1

6

50

-44

3

11 Churchill Utd

11 0

1 10 2

6

73

-67

1

–

–

–

–

–

–

Pos Team

P

Women

–

W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Fortuna

12 12 0 0

1

108

6

102

36

–

2 Falcons 2000

12 10 0 2

1

82

11

71

30

–

3 Sale Utd

12 9

0 3

1

65

14

51

27

4 Newb/Yall Utd

12 7

0 5

1

44

20

24

21

5 East Gippsland 12 5

0 7

1

37

44

-7

15

6 Monash

0 8

1

20

26

-6

12

7 Olympians/Tyers 12 1

0 11 1

2

94

-92

3

8 Churchill Utd

0 12 1

1

144 -143

0

–

–

–

–

–

Pos Team

P

12 4

12 0

2nd Division

–

Pos Team

–

1 Tyers

11 9

2 Moe Utd

–

–

–

–

–

–

F

A

GD PTS

0 2

58

15

43

27

10 7

1 2

56

13

43

22

3 Monash

10 5

1 4

37

30

7

16

4 Fortuna

11 5

1 5

30

29

1

16

5 Sale Utd

10 4

1 5

19

31

-12

13

6 Traralgon City

9

2 5

10

12

-2

8

7 Newb/Yall Utd

P

9

W D L

2 0

0 9

4

84

-80

0

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ROUND 13 of the LVSL saw an enthralling 2-2 draw in the match of the round between Newborough and Falcons, with Morwell Pegasus also winning their Morwell derby against Fortuna.

Monash and Traralgon City comfortably won their matches while Sale and Churchill finished scoreless.  NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN V FALCONS

IN the match of the round, equal league leaders Falcons 2000 headed to Newborough to meet an old foe looking to break its two game losing streak and keep touch with the league leaders.

The home side got off to the perfect start as Mark Fairbrother took advantage of some lax Falcons defending to astutely convert from just inside the 18 yard box.

The wet and windy conditions were not conducive to high tempo football which Falcons are renowned for, however they were still able to equalise on 34 minutes through a deflected Gianni Salvatore shot.

After the break the birds continued to press and took control of the game and duly took the lead through a converted penalty

by Jamie Pistrin.

With the game seemingly over it was Fairbrother who had the last laugh as a corner kick was caught by the wind which evaded onrushing Falcons keeper Charles Simon.

The 2-2 draw sees Falcons in outright first position, but Moe do have a game in hand due to having the bye this round.  PEGASUS V FORTUNA

WITH their home ground affected by the recent floods, Fortuna were once again away from home albeit around the corner to a Pegasus side who was looking to assert itself in the league title race.

An early disallowed goal to Pegasus was a sign of things to come and it didn’t take long for Manny Tombra to convert for the Flying Horsemen to give them the early advantage.

In a physical encounter, young Fortuna midfielder Ollie Spiteri struck from distance to only be thwarted by the crossbar.

Pegasus soon doubled their advantage through a free kick from Kuku Mahmoud and the half-time scoreline remained 2-0.

As conditions worsened so did the quality of the football as Fortuna started to assert its physical brand on their opposition.

Tombra soon made it three but Fortuna quickly hit back through a Damon Scott penalty.

Fortuna coach Jordan Campbell missed a golden opportunity to halve the deficit but couldn’t convert and Pegasus made them pay with a fourth through Keliment Ramadan.

Four became five with only nine minutes to go with Fortuna grabbing a mere consolation on the stroke of full-time to make it 5-2.

The win sees Pegasus move to within three points of top side Falcons 2000 with the two Morwell clubs meeting in a blockbuster on Saturday night.  TRARALGON CITY V OLYMPIANS

THE Traralgon derby was a one-sided affair as Traralgon City revelled in a 4-0 rout over Olympians in their biggest win since 2014 in this particular contest.

Both teams struggled to control the ball but City got the better of their opponents to open their account on 21 minutes from Jake Budija.

It was a long wait of end to end work when Traralgon City eventually gained their second with Budija scoring his brace to make it 2-0.

City were the better side and when they scored their third at 82 minutes from DJ Matar, Olympians were not amused and were reduced to 10 men to play out the remaining eight minutes.

City took advantage of the extra player and scored again with two minutes to go

LVSL SCORES ROUND 13 SENIORS Traralgon City 4 (J Budija 21, 28, D Matar 71, 82) d Olympians 1 (unknown), Morwell Pegasus 5 (M Tombra 8, 50, K Mahmoud 40, K Ramadan 78, M Eliser 82) d Fortuna 2 (D Scott 57, 85), Sale Utd 0 drew Churchill Utd 0, Monash 4 (K Jennings

On the ball: Sale United and Churchill players vie for possession in Sunday’s LVSL women’s clash. photograph courtesy churchill soccer club when Matar scored his second to wrap up their biggest win over Olympians for seven years.  MONASH V EAST GIPPSLAND

IT didn’t take Monash long to score in their clash against East Gippsland with the Wolves on the scoreboard after only four minutes from Kyle Jennings, but East Gippsland swung back into the action getting one back only two minutes later through Brandon Ginty.

To rub salt in the wounds, the Eagles took the lead at the 11 minute mark with another Ginty goal to give them a one goal advantage.

Monash had to dig deep and midway through the term brought up the equaliser from Chris Oulton.

Jennings’ second goal near half time saw Monash jump to a 3-2 advantage.

A couple of strong saves by Monash keeper Enda Murphy kept the Eagles at bay and when Oulton bagged his second goal at 80 minutes it was all over for the gallant Eagles as Monash took all three points with a 4-2 win.  SALE V CHURCHILL

AFTER 95 pulsating minutes of soccer Churchill and Sale couldn’t be separated with the scoreline at 0-0.

It was the first scoreless draw between the sides in 21 years and only the 11th stalemate in 90 matches.

Both teams were out to win but they had to share the points in a match of frustration for both teams.

LVSL WOMEN

WILD weather kept most games a lot closer than expected as Falcons downed Newborough/Yallourn 2-0.

Fortuna continued their unbeaten run with a 4-0 win over Monash bringing their total to 108 goals for the season with only nine against.

East Gippsland had a good home win beating Olympians/Tyers 5-0 and Sale had a 13-0 win over Churchill.

ROUND 14  FALCONS V PEGASUS (SATURDAY, 7PM)

THE Saturday night spotlight features Falcons at home to Pegasus as second plays third in the match of the round.

Pegasus showed plenty of class against Fortuna last weekend and they’ll need to keep focused against Falcons who are fighting their own battle to regain top position.

The birds were held to a draw by Newborough/Yallourn last week, after the Combine goaled with three minutes to play.

4, 36, K Oulton 28, 80) d East Gippsland Utd 2 (B Ginty 7, 11), Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 2 (M Fairbrother 7, 87) drew Falcons 2000 2 (N Lazaris 34, J Pistrin 62), Moe Utd bye.

RESERVES Newborough/Yallourn Utd 6 d Falcons 0, Sale Utd 16 d Churchill Utd 0, Olympians 3 d Traralgon City 0, Fortuna 7 d Morwell Pegasus 0, Monash 5 d East Gippsland Utd 1, Moe Utd bye.

Pegasus have yet to beat Falcons since returning to the LVSL. Record: Played 7, Falcons 7. Last time Falcons 4-1.  MOE V SALE (SATURDAY, 7PM)

ANOTHER night match features Moe against Sale and after having a break the Red Devils are keen to get back into action, they lead the table and will want to build up a good goal difference.

Their defence is at the top with only nine goals conceded so far while their strikers are in form with 46 to their credit.

Sale haven’t had a good season and would need to play at their best to cause any surprises.

Record: Played 113, Moe 75, Sale 20, 18 draws.

Last time Moe 7-1.  TRARALGON CITY V EAST GIPPSLAND (SUNDAY, 2.30PM)

TRARALGON City face the prospect of gaining places on the ladder provided they can keep winning, with their win over Olympians was encouraging giving the club a boost towards playing in the finals series.

East Gippsland haven’t continued their early form of the season and have let themselves down after good starts.

Two drawn matches doesn’t inspire too much confidence but they are capable of causing a surprise and will give the Roosters a hard-fought contest.

Record: Played 11, Traralgon City 9, East Gippsland 1. Last time Traralgon City 4-0.  CHURCHILL V NEWBOROUGH/ YALLOURN (SUNDAY, 2.30PM)

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN will class this one as a must win if they want to challenge for the top three positions.

They leapfrogged over Fortuna to jump to fourth and will need to win remaining matches to move further up the table.

Churchill played a 0-0 draw against Sale and will need their defences at their top to restrict Newborough/Yallourn scoring rate.

Record: Played 43, Newborough/Yallourn 9, Churchill 34. Last time: Newborough/Yallourn 4-0.  MONASH V FORTUNA (SUNDAY, 2.30PM)

FORTUNA have the edge over Monash as far as ladder positions are concerned but the Lions need to win each game to ensure finals football.

They appear safe but a few losses on the way may dent their chances for the finals. Monash are not too far behind and a win over Fortuna would enhance their prospects.

Record: Played 119, Fortuna 62, Monash 35, 22 draws. Last time: Draw 3-3.

WOMEN Falcons 2000 2 d Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 0, East Gippsland Utd 5 d Olympians/Tyers 0, Sale Utd 13 d Churchill Utd 0, Fortuna 4 d Monash 0.

SECOND DIVISION Monash 1 d Traralgon City 0, Fortuna 5 d Tyers Lightning 3, Sale Utd 5 d Moe Utd 4, Newborough/Yallourn Utd bye.

NO JUNIORS WERE PLAYED.

Tigers looking to halt losing streak NETBALL

MORWELL will be out to snap a two-game losing streak in Round 12 of Gippsland League netball.

The reigning premier will take on Warragul at Western Park, with the home side currently sitting in third position on the ladder.

The Tigers by comparison are sixth, with four wins and as many losses as well as a draw to their name.

Morwell will know the challenge that is ahead of them, but equally, will meet this challenge head on and full of determination.

Arguably two of the best defenders in the league will be at opposite ends of the court, with Courtney Garth and Shannon Freeman expected to play key roles for the Tigers and Gulls respectively.

MOE will meet a resurgent Wonthaggi.

The Power has taken some genuine scalps in the last two weeks, knocking off the previously undefeated Leongatha, followed by victory over Morwell.

Moe will give Wonthaggi the respect it deserves for this reason, as the Lions look to solidify their place at the top of the ladder.

With Ramayer Gourley firing, Moe should have strength at the end of the court, but the Power’s Jess McRae has also been in good touch and looms as a key in their chances.

Wonthaggi has been the feel-good story of

Gippsland League netball this season under the coaching of Courtney Young. The Power did not win a game in 2019 and are now on the cusp of playing finals.

TRARALGON faces Drouin in a crucial game at Morwell.

Both teams need to keep winning to either push for a top three finish or to make finals.

The Maroons have found their groove in recent weeks, and have not dropped a game since the resumption of the season.

Drouin has been up-and-down with form, as its four-win four-loss and one draw record indicates.

This match is tipped to be a competitive outing, and Traralgon’s leaders in Kate French and Caitlan Ponton will be called upon to steer the ship, backing up solid games last weekend.

SALE could be in for a torrid day against Leongatha.

The Magpies sit equal last on the ladder, while the Parrots are only one win off first.

It is clearly a rebuilding period for Sale, but there has been some shining lights this season such as Ruby Dillon who collected three MVP votes a fortnight ago despite only being fresh out of juniors.

MAFFRA and Bairnsdale will look to get a win for confidence sake.

The two teams have only won three games between them so far this season, and might see this game as an opportunity to boost morale.

MORWELL EAST and Toora will take top billing in Round 14 of Mid Gippsland netball.

The Hawks and Magpies sit equal on points, with both having lost just the one game so far in season 2021.

Travelling to Toora will give the Magpies some advantage, but the Hawks have an experienced team that knows how to win big matches.

A game that won’t alter the ladder position quite as much, but will still carry plenty of intent for those competing will be between Foster and Thorpdale.

The Tigers and Blues have each recorded solitary wins this season, and would have been eyeing off this game as one they could go into thinking rather than hoping they can win.

Newborough and Fish Creek can be expected to play out a competitive game.

The Bulldogs are still very much alive in 2021, and if they can pinch a win here over the Kangaroos, who sit eight points above them, it could go a long way in determining their fate.

Boolarra and Stony Creek is another game featuring teams close to each other on the ladder.

The Demons have won two games while the Lions have won three, meaning the margin in this match shouldn’t be any more than five goals.

Yinnar should keep its unbeaten record intact against MDU. The game between Mirboo North and Tarwin

could get ugly, as the winless Sharks take on a Tigers outfit only four points from top spot.

Hill End has the bye.

CHURCHILL and Yarram headline Round 11 North Gippsland netball action as the Cougars hope to nail down a spot in the top five.

Coming off the bye, the currently seventh placed Demons will be seeing this match as a real opportunity to bridge the gap to fifth spot and set up a late season assault towards finals.

Traralgon Tyers United and Gormandale face off in a battle of the cellar-dwellers at the Tyers Recreation Reserve, with a win giving the victor comfortable breathing space from the wooden spoon.

The in-form Glengarry will be looking to place more pressure on top spot as they host a Heyfield side eager to keep themselves in finals calculations.

Reigning premier Rosedale will see this weekend’s clash against lowly Cowwarr as a chance to boost their way back up into the top three following a tight six-goal loss to the hands of Glengarry last week.

Ladder leaders Woodside make the trip to Yallourn Yallourn North who, following a spirited performance against Heyfield last week, will be hoping to cause an upset and secure their first win as the Jets.

Sale City has the bye.

Gippsland FC drawing on positives despite defeats SOCCER GIPPSLAND FC

and left Gippsland stunned with an equaliser on 49 minutes.

Two minutes later it would be 2-1 in favour of Oakleigh and despite the best efforts of young Trent Frost, who was creating trouble for the Oakleigh defence with his pace and attack on the ball, Gippsland squandered a number of chances in its bid for an equaliser.

It would prove costly as Oakleigh added a third goal in the 64th minute and went on to win 3-1.

who was able to create a number of chances. Lucas Halden and Jaxon Wood were strong in defence.  UNDER-15

 UNDER-14

THE continued development of the Gippsland FC Under-14 side was evident on Sunday as they took on divisional rivals Mornington SC. The ledger stood at one-all coming into this match and the Gippsland side were keen to move back onto the winners list after last weeks close defeat.

Mornington came out the stronger team though demonstrating greater team play, speed and strength to quickly put three goals on the board.

Jesse Dugard pulled one back for Gippsland with a well-taken free kick.

The second-half boiled down to more of an arm wrestle after a bit of soul searching at half-time.

Dugard was able to add another well taken opportunist goal taken from in the box.

Mornington would score two more goals despite some more further attacking moves displayed by the home side, winning the match 5-2.

The player of the match medal went to Trent Frost who has been able to demonstrate a more complete game in recent matches to complement his blinding speed and attack on the ball.

He was ably supported throughout the match

by Dugard with his two goals and Dylan Rosato

GIPPSLAND FC were finally back at home for Round 13 against Oakleigh Cannons, after a number of away matches.

Gippsland took control of the game from the start and were moving the ball quickly and maintaining possession.

The hosts pushed forward and had Oakleigh pinned down in their defensive half, as they worked hard to create good scoring chances.

With Harry Humphreys and Brody Demagistris consistently out manoeuvring their Oakleigh opponents to produce some clear-cut opportunities, it only seemed a matter of time until GFC would score.

With a number of close misses, hitting the post and scraping the bar, it seemed the ball was refusing to go in.

Finally reward for their effort at the 20-minute mark as Brody Demagistris latched onto a loose ball in the penalty area and slammed it into the back of the net to take a well-deserved lead.

Gippsland continued to apply pressure and while pressing forward looking for a second goal Oakleigh had their best chance of the half and would have equalised if not for a tremendous save from goalkeeper Chris Kelsey.

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Quality player: Trent Frost impressed for Gippsland FC at the weekend.

At the half-time break Gippsland were leading 1-0, but were wondering how it wasn’t more due to the number of chances they had.

Oakleigh started the better in the second-half

GIPPSLAND FC welcomed Moreland Zebras to Latrobe City Stadium.

The game started promising enough for the home team with several chances falling to Charlie Cockell and Tana Betera, with only the upright stopping Gippsland FC from taking the lead.

Campbell Dastey was making some strong runs from defence and it seemed only a matter of time before Gippsland FC hit the scoreboard.

Moreland soaked up the home teams’ pressure and scored first with a well worked goal and added a second shortly after to take a two-goal lead into the main break.

Gippsland FC conceded a third goal early in the second-half and Moreland added a further two goals to run away 5-0 winners.

SCOREBOARD GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Monthly medal, Saturday, June 26.

A grade: A Quinn 12 83 net 71. B grade: A Auld 18 88 net 70 on c/b. C grade: M Harvey 28 96 net 68. Medal winner: M Harvey 28 96 net 68. Scratch winner: A Quinn 83.

DTL: J Woodbridge 70; B Kilday 72; T Lio, P Mcgann 73; A West, C Hogbin, B Cleland, R King 74. Putts: P Kearns 22. NTP: 3rd T Lio, 5th P Smart, 12 G Beyer, 14th B Barnes.

Birdies: 5th P Smart, 12th B Barnes, 14th Mamun.

Stableford, Saturday, July 6.

A grade: J Barnes (17) 39. B grade: R Welsh (25) 37. C grade: P Watkins (32) 40.

DTL: P Bolding 39; R Dent, A Auld 38; R Harvey, B Cleland, B Kilday 36; A Quinn, P Smart 35; S Sanders 34 on c/b. NTP: 3rd R King, 12th C Waring, 14th P Smart. Birdies: 3rd R Dent, 12th B Cleland.

Monthly medal,Tuesday, July 6.

Scratch winner: M Dear 94. Handicap winner (medal): S Caldwell (21)76. DTL: V Verheyan (30) 80 on c/b. NTP: 3rd V Verheyan, 5th M Dear, 12th S Martinac, 14th M Dear. Putts: S Caldwell 29.

MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, July 1.

A grade: R Kratzat, (13) 36pts. B grade: J Hughes (17) 31pts. DTL: J Robbins 34pts; T Bradshaw, L Smit 33pts; T Whitelaw, G Renwick 32pts. Pro pin: L Smit 4th, P Woodall 16th. Birdies: 4th L Smit, T Whitelaw, G Renwick.

Monthly medal, Saturday, Juy 3.

A grade: T Baker (7) 72. B grade: N Bracecamp (18) 76. DTL: S Duff 73; D Jerram, N Casboult 77; J Hughes 78 on c/b. NTP: 4th D Taylor, 6th D Jerram, 16th S Duff. Birdies: 4th N Whichello, 6th D Jerram.

Captain’s trophy: Play off - P Draper v J Smeriglio, J Kus v J Robbins.

MOE

Women’s par,Wednesday, June 30.

Div 1: K Middlemiss (13) +1. Div 2: J Beath (33) -4 on c/b. DTL: M Lang, J Woznica -4.

NTP: 4th S Tate, 8th K Middlemiss, 14th K Middlemiss. Birdies: 8th K Middlemiss. Nine hole comp: L Stewart (45) 16. DTL: P Dyt 15. Target hole: K Middlemiss.

Stableford,Thursday, July 1.

A grade: G Wilson (9) 38 on c/b. B grade: L Weir (14) 38. C grade: B Savage (19) 38. NTP: 4th B Simpson, 8th M Matthews, 14th D Henderson. Birdies: 4th B Simpson; 14th K Ayton, D Henderson. DTL: J Poole 38; C Hancock, T Malone, B Mead 36; E Beveridge, S Bruce, B Harland, S Hibbs, L White 35; A Pickard, P Stephens, D Henderson 34 on c/b.

Men’s monthly medal/stroke, July 3.

A grade: T Johnson (1) 72 c/b. B grade: D Winning (13) 69. C grade: T Wolski (19) 81. Best scratch score: A Bassman 72.

NTP: 4th D Scurlock, 8th G Jamieson, 14th B Taylor. DTL: M Fife 72; A Bassman, G Wilson 73; C Hancock, J Boyce, B Harland 74; L Veenman, P Stanlake, G Jamieson, N Houston, K Eastaway, S Stephens 75.

Monthly medal playoff: M Fife & T Johnson.

Vet’s ambrose,Tuesday, July 6.

Winners: B Wallis, J Vicic, P Stanlake 24 834. Runners-up: P Rodaughan, J Pisa, T McAlpine, J Beath 24 875.

MORWELL

Men’s monthly medal, Saturday, July 3.

Winners: Gross - P Brown (-2) 69. A grade: H Towns (12) 70. B grade: M Ray (15) 72.

C grade: Z Lekaj (22) 69. Birdies: 8th J Smith; 11th M Ray, J Smith, B Kamphuis; 15th R King, S Postlethwaite, B Simpson, S Anderson. NTP: 2nd P Henderson, 8th P Wallace, 11th B Kamphuis, 15th R King.

DTL: P Andreou 70; P Wallace, P Brown, R King, J Campbell 72; T Basten, D Aust, S Postlethwaite, C Towns 73.

Mixed stableford, Sunday, July 4.

Winners: J Smith (+3) 34. DTL: H Towns: 32pts.

Mixed monthly medal, Monday, July 5.

A grade: G Lalor (11) 36pts. B grade: M McAuley (18) 40pts. Birdies: 2nd S Mills; 8th P Brown; 11th D Aust, D Reynolds. NTP: 11th S Bruce. DTL: B Hall, D Aust, N Webb, G Renwick 36pts; J Proctor, S Postlethwaite, B Goodwin 35pts.

MORWELL WOMEN

Stableford, June 30.

Winner: I Yoshimura 28pts. DTL: L French 27pts. NTP: 2nd S Pearson, 8th S Pearson, 11th S Pearson. Birdies: 11th I Yoshimura.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, July 2.

A grade: R Anderson 39pts. B grade: S Titford 39pts. DTL: L Winter, T Malone 38; R Kratzat, E Woodall 37; G Roberts 36; G Flowers, A Logan, N Gutteridge, L Weir, M Weir, D Moody 35. Birdies: 5th E Woodall, M Weir, G Jansen, R Borg, R Cook; 11th E Woodall, R Cook; 13th R Anderson, B Cosgriff, P Rosenboom.

Monthly medal stroke, Saturday, July 3.

A grade (medal): R Anderson 69 nett. B grade: G Coulter 77 nett. Scratch winner: N Blake 72 gross. DTL: R Matheson, N Blake 71; G McCulloch 72; B Wattchow, M Hiriart 73; S McKinnon 74; B Aplin, T Gray 75. NTP: 2nd T Gray; 5th G Coulter; 11th G Roberts, D Moody; 13th N Blake; 15th R Anderson.

Birdies: 2nd M Hiriart; 5th G McCulloch, M Hiriart, T Cross; 11th G Roberts; 15th R Anderson, D Sheehan.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford 23 players,Tuesday, June 29.

Winner: F Edmonds 19. Runner-up: R DeVries 18 on c/b. DTL: G Grant, H Fiddelaers 18 on c/b; T Price, B Keily 17pts.

NTP: R DeVries. Bradman’s: V Hill.

Par (51 players),Thursday, July 1.

Women’s winner: C Deppeler 34 net.

Runner-up: K MacGregor 36nett. Scratch winner: J Tickell 42. DTL: O Robinson 38, B Keily 39, S Roberts 41 on c/b. NTP: C Deppeler. Par three event: C Deppeler.

Bradman’s: H Savige. Men’s winner: D Scambler 30nett. Runner-up: J Dodorico 31.

Scratch winner: R Borg 37. DTL: A Kerekes 32; F Kiss, M Pugliese, R Davie 35 on c/b; M Taylor, F Edmonds, G Coulter, S Gould 36 on c/b. NTP: G Thomas. Par three

event: R Balfour, H Fiddelaers, R DeVries.

Bradman’s: G Doolan 45.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (103 players),Tuesday, June 29.

A grade: J Simic 5 38. B grade: I Fleming 17 37. C grade: D Freitag 18 39. D grade: D Logan 25 39. DTL: 38 B Brand, J Wagemakers; 37 D Bray, R Elliott, K Jones; 36 T Slavin, J Rogers, C Lenher; 35 K McQualter, B Farley, H Mayer, T Tulloch, D Wight, S Price, D Henderson; 34 T Northe, S Hall, R Smith.

Men’s stableford (153 players), Saturday, July 3.

A grade: D Wight 10 40. B grade: C Radford 13 39. C grade: S Chapman 16 37. D grade: S Barbour 24 36. DTL: 39 J Murdoch; 38 G Sykes; 37 M O’Keefe, D Tunevski, D Bray, M Hooper; 36 B Johnson, S Bruerton, P Clark, G Bettridge, B Fromberg, D Jennings, A McDonald, W Symons, S Makowski; 35 L Pollard, D Veldman, P Bezzina, I Lowe, R Lawn, W Radford, T Couling, T Tulloch, P Owler, B Farley, M Hooper.

YALLOURN WOMEN

Par,Thursday, July 1.

Winner: M McFarlane -2. DTL: B Dobson -4, L McAlister -5. NTP: 8th B Dobson, 14th L McAlister.

Nine hole comp,Tuesday, June 22.

Winner: L Backman 19pts.

Nine hole comp,Tuesday, June 29.

Winner: A Vella 18pts.

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Local players impress at the state championships

HOCKEY

YOUNG players from the Latrobe Valley Hockey Association travelled to Shepparton (boys) and Bendigo (girls) to play in Junior State Championships last weekend.

Gippsland as a region selects representative teams in Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17.

This year due to a reduction in numbers there was not enough players in the Under-13 girls and so combined with South Western Victoria who had a similar problem.

They met as a team the day before the carnival to have a combined training session.

All of the girls enjoyed their hockey.

The Under-15 girls won the title 2-1 in their division, taking out the state championship.

Hockey resumes it’s normal program this weekend at the hockey ground at Federation University, Churchill with Under-7 at 9am, Under-10 at 9.45am and Under-13 at 10.45am.

Any juniors wishing to come along and have a try are very welcome. Coaching and equipment is provided. Just make sure you are wearing runners and come along to a training night on Thursday’s at 6.30pm.

The afternoon session is all senior women.

Rovers and Churchill will clash at 1pm followed by Moe and Traralgon at 2.30pm.

As with the junior teams all newcomers or returning players are very welcome.

Sunday will see the Latrobe Valley Men’s team up against St Bernard’s at 2pm. This will be another action-packed game.

Champs: The Gippsland Under-15 girls hockey team won the Junior State Championships in Bendigo last weekend. photograph supplied

Intriguing round of Gippsland footy FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

By LIAM DURKIN

ROUND 12 of the Gippsland League looms as a tipsters nightmare.

All five matches feature teams within close proximity to each other on the ladder, meaning some close margins should be seen across the board.

THE most anticipated match of the round will be between Moe and Wonthaggi at Ted Summerton Reserve.

Both teams go into the clash with just the one loss this season, both at the hands of Leongatha, and virtually nothing separates them in terms of percentage, points scored or points conceded.

Given this game was originally scheduled to be held over a month ago, players, officials and supporters of both sides have been waiting anxiously to see how they stack up against each other.

The narratives that may come out of the game will be intriguing depending on the result but also the way in which each team plays.

While premierships aren’t won in July, a win in this game will give the victor confidence they deserve to be among the competitions best, and equally, as ridiculous as it sounds, a loss might not necessarily phase either team so long as the margin is close and the game style appears to be convincing.

Jack Blair has been in blistering form this season for the Power, and his ability to thread the eye of the needle by foot means he is often given the ball as the designated kicker.

The midfield battle promises to be hotly contested, with Moe players the likes of Jacob Wood, Jordan Ceppi and Cam Manuel up against Aiden Lindsay, Tim Knowles and Jarryd Blair.

It has been a contrasting story inside 50, with Wonthaggi sharing the load between Troy Harley (17 goals), Lachlan Ferguson (15), Tom Davey (14) and Jordan Staley (12), while Kristian Jaksch (36 goals) has done virtually all the scoring for Moe. Remarkably, Jaksch has kicked 26 more goals than the next best.

Also remarkable is the fact the Lions have not had one player drop back from the seniors to the reserves so far this season.

If Moe can get up and win they might be looking to draw on the fact most finals are played on Latrobe Valley grounds, which will surely work in their favour if Leongatha or Wonthaggi has to travel across from South Gippsland - especially if they get either of those two at Ted Summerton Reserve.

TRARALGON has the chance to go level with a team in the top five when it plays Drouin.

The Maroons are coming off a character building win against Maffra, and can take their win-loss ledger to 5-5 with victory on the weekend.

Again playing at Morwell as the Traralgon ground is under repair, the Maroons’ hierarchy would have been pleased with the performances of the younger brigade last weekend.

Players such as Tom Hamilton stood tall, and should continue to get better as they play more games.

Coming up against Drouin will present a new set of challenges. The Maroons will no doubt be looking to curb the influence of midfielder Ed Morris and allowing ruckman Bob McCallum to supply him the ball.

The Hawks were never really in the hunt last week against Leongatha, and will be eager to atone for that performance.

Although Maroons playing-coach Jake Best has said his team is not thinking about finals at this point in time, while the opportunity still remains a realistic possibility, the attraction of taking part in post-season action will surely give players extra incentive heading into the back-half of the year.

In the greatest respect, if given the option of

Here we go again: Wonthaggi will travel to the Latrobe Valley for the second time in as many weeks. Darcy Brosnan (pictured) is set to cause quite the scene with his pink boots, man bun and tattoos. photograph tom gannon camp will be that they are due for a win, and will be fighting hard throughout the four quarters for this reason alone.

SALE and Leongatha clash in a battle of the birds.

The fourth placed Magpies and first placed Parrots are separated by just one loss, meaning a grandstand finish is likely at Sale Oval.

Having not played each other yet in season 2021, the winner of this match will receive a huge boost as well as some serious street credit.

Both teams go in with form under their belt. Sale has won their last four games and is coming off a huge 121-point demolition of Warragul, while Leongatha has not dropped a game since Round 2.

A win to the Parrots should keep them on top of the ladder, and could also give them the chance to manage a few sore bodies in the weeks to come given it has a relatively soft draw, playing Warragul twice in four weeks before the return fixture with Sale in the penultimate round.

If Sale wins it will climb to equal points with the majority of teams above it in the top three, and will also be feeling good about itself with games against Wonthaggi and Moe to come in the next three weeks.

The Magpies first task however will be defeating Leongatha. The Dessents - Jordan and Brad - have kicked 29 goals between them despite only being in the same team a handful of times this season, and either one of them could prove the difference.

Tall order: Simon Harris (pictured) was best on ground for Moe last week. The ruckman will be out to give his midfielders first use when the Lions clash with Wonthaggi this weekend. file photograph playing either Drouin or Traralgon in a final, most Gippsland League pundits would probably rather play the former, so the winner of this match may well determine the last place in the five come seasons end and perhaps make life a little easier for the other four teams.

MORWELL will travel to Warragul.

The match-up presents an opponent at the complete opposite end of the scale to the one the Tigers played last week, as it goes from playing the equal first team in Wonthaggi to the team currently on the bottom of the ladder in the Gulls.

That being said, Morwell won’t be taking

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Warragul lightly, and will know the home team will bring intensity and effort as it looks to get its first win of the season on the board.

The Tigers would have been disappointed with how last week’s game panned out, but if nothing else, they should be well served to take some learnings from how Wonthaggi played and look to use them in this match.

Tyler Brown and Josh Hecker played well last week, as did Josh Galea. The trio will be out to see their side across the line when the ball is thrown up at Western Park.

For Warragul, the lingering thought in their

MAFFRA makes the journey to Bairnsdale.

Pride will be the main motivating factor for these teams, as each look to get a win on the board.

The Redlegs have not won a game since the opening round, and will be desperate to sing their song in front of their home crowd on Saturday.

The Eagles are not entirely dead and buried just yet, and while a finals qualification remains mathematically possible, Maffra players such as Danny Butcher, Winston Gieschen and Kade Renooy will be out to ensure they aren’t part of the first Maffra team since 1999 to miss the finals.

Without looking too far ahead, the only top five teams Maffra play in the last seven rounds are Drouin and Sale, so if it can pinch one or maybe two games and win the remainder it could sneak in with nine wins and seven losses.

If recent history is anything to go by - stranger things have happened.

Warragul finished fourth in 2016 winning nine games and Drouin fifth in 2019 despite losing 10 of 18 games.

Blockbuster headlines North Gippy FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

By SCOTT BERECHREE

have conceded a collective 11 goals five behinds in their first quarters while managing a paltry five behinds themselves. It will be interesting to see if the Bombers shake up their pre-game routine this week or if they stick with the same process that has seen them win nine from 10.

The Wildcats focus will likely be less on the Jets slow starts and more on their blistering finishes while they might have started like Datsun 180Bs they have finished off like Ferrari’s. Post quarter time in their last two outings the Jets have gone on to kick 33 goals while giving up only four goals, an amazing stat and perhaps a pointer to the fact that even if the Wildcats jump the Jets this week the game is far from done and dusted no matter how far in front they might be early on.

In what looms as a terrific contest where the highest scoring side in the competition take on the most frugal defence, the Jets will go in favourites but if the visiting Wildcats can manage to turn the game into an arm wrestle they are surely advantaged in the event of a close contest.

ROUND 11 of the North Gippsland FootballNetball League signifies the point of the season where each side will have played each other once.

Excusing home ground advantage post this round we should see a pure ladder, one not impacted by byes or the idea of some clubs having an easier run than others due to a soft draw. As luck would have it as we move into such an important weekend of football we have the current top four sides doing battle in a pair of matches that will have a huge say in where things will come to rest at the end of the home-and-away season.

THE top-of-the-table clash pits league newcomer and current owner of top spot Yallourn Yallourn North up against a Woodside unit that has been the surprise packet of the year.

After making the move, in somewhat controversial circumstances, from TTU coach to Wildcats coach, Michael Duncan has orchestrated a run toward the top of the ladder few would have seen coming.

Much of the Wildcats success has come about as a result of becoming masters of the close contest.

The Woodside lads have won four games by a goal or less and even their sole loss for the year, which looks stranger and stranger by the week given Sale City’s form since that day, came by a single point.

If the coach wasn’t already sporting the salt and pepper look, this season would have absolutely assured it.

YYN, who announced their arrival to the NGFNL with what was felt at the time to be an upset win over Yarram, has surged to the top of the ladder on the back of an offensive unit that sees them sit some 350 points clear of their nearest rival in the points for column.

To focus solely on the goal kicking prowess of the Jets via the likes of Dean MacDonald, Keenan Hughes and Mitchell Luck however undersells the

Match of the round: Yallourn Yallourn North and Woodside will headline Round 11 action in North Gippsland football. Mitchell Luck (pictured) has been in superb touch for the Jets and will want to help his side over the line against the Wildcats. file photograph remainder of the Bomber side, a side which boasts bona fide stars right across the ground.

Combine this list with the calming influence and experience of coach Barrie Burnett and it is easy to see why YYN has dropped only a single game to this stage of the year.

One worry for Burnett however will be his side’s slow starts of late. In their last two games the Jets

SECOND billing this week goes to the match-up between Churchill and Yarram.

Having played off in the last two grand finals, opened the NGFNL season in recent years and had standalone Queen’s Birthday matches, big game clashes between these two powerhouses are becoming the norm.

While the winner of this match won’t receive any silverware, they will set themselves up for a top three finish which will be crucial if either side is to challenge again on the last day of the season.

The Cougars might sit a game and a half clear of the Demons but their rotten run with injuries is really starting to take effect. With half a dozen first choice players missing the Cougars were soundly beaten by Woodside last week. Adding salt to the wound was another few injuries during the game which will really test the home sides resources this week.

Yarram on the other hand come off a beautifully timed bye and will have a near full list to choose from. Any side with the likes of Jayden Shea,

Griffin Underwood, Chris Bruns and a Vardy or two in their line-up will always be strong, and if Jack Weston takes the field it might just be enough for the visitors to get a key away win and set themselves up for a run at their third grand ginal in as many seasons.

THE remaining games have a bit of a ‘one way traffic’ feel to them, with three sides still looking to play finals taking on the only three sides in the competition that cannot make the post season.

TTU are coming off a strong win over Sale City last week and take on cellar dweller Gormandale.

With the Tigers coming off a 40 point loss to the second last team in Cowwarr at their most recent outing it is impossible to see anything other than a significant TTU victory here.

Bombers ruckman Kieran Jones will be able to set up the team’s midfield from the get go and it would not be unreasonable to expect with a huge amount of supply that the TTU forwards will rack up some big numbers. With percentage a chance of determining whether or not TTU see any finals action this year it is unlikely the Bombers will show Gormandale any mercy.

AFTER some significant improvement over the previous four weeks, Glengarry may have taken a step or two back last week when thumped by a point short of 20 goals by Rosedale.

Things do not appear to get too much easier for the Magpies this week as they welcome Heyfield to town. The equation is quite simple for the visiting Kangaroos - chalk up your first win since Round 4 win or farewell season 2021.

ROSEDALE and Cowwarr see out the round. For the first time this season The Warr are coming off a win but sadly for them Rosedale are going along very nicely themselves.

With Brandon McDonald kicking nine goals last week and midfield weapons like Rohan Diamond and Dale Fleming among the Blues better players it looms as less than likely that the Saints will go marching in two weeks in a row.

SALE City has the bye.

Jostling for finals places intensifies this weekend FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

By ROB POPPLESTONE

 STONY CREEK v BOOLARRA

 YINNAR v MDU

YINNAR sit in fifth place on the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League ladder, just one game off third, but just one in front of this week’s opponent Meeniyan Dumbalk United.

The Demons, who sit in sixth position, have only a percentage advantage over seventh placed Morwell East, so the fact of the matter is this clash is a crucial contest for the two clubs.

Yinnar has been good, in fact they’ve been better than good for most of this season. Two losses by less than a goal proved costly but recent form has masked that disappointment as the reality of them being a contender starts to raise the eyebrows of many around the league.

The Demons have quietly snuck into finals contention themselves, and in many ways their finals aspirations are very much in their own hands - after this match they have a toss of the coin game against Morwell East and then take on the winless Stony Creek.

Two wins from their final three matches will almost certainly secure themselves a finals spot and from there, anything can happen.

The Magpies can and will be a tough prospect at home, but the last thing MDU should do is check to see what lies ahead and work out that even if they lose this game, their finals hopes are still alive.

The Demons can ill afford to do that - they must approach this game as though it is a final.  FISH CREEK v NEWBOROUGH

WITH three rounds to go, Fish Creek sit fourth on the ladder, just one game and percentage from top spot.

The fact is, as much as making the final six is an achievement, it’s a coveted top two position that all teams vying for finals positions should be after, given that in the first week of the real stuff, the minor premier will play the team that finishes second on the ladder, with the winner then given an automatic grand final berth.

That might seem a little way off right now, but for Fish Creek, the priority is to keep winning, while also fine tuning their line up to give them the best possible chance to have a significant impact when it really counts.

Their opponents this week in Newborough have mixed their form recently - a predictable outcome with an inexperienced and young team.

That said, the Bulldogs do have the ability to control portions of the game and in doing so will demand the Lions bring their A Game to the table.

For Fish Creek it might be all about being at their best for the finals, but for the Bulldogs, it’s

Crunch time: Yinnar can get some breathing space in the top six if it beats MDU this weekend.

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all about making life as uncomfortable as possible for those teams who might think that just turning up will be enough to secure the win.  FOSTER v THORPDALE

FOSTER coach Sam Davies felt his side might have been a little ahead of themselves when they were defeated by another team of Tigers in Mirboo North last week.

It may have been the wakeup call that almost every side needs at one time or another, and it’s better that it happened in the home-and-away season than in a do-or-die final.

Make no mistake the Foster Tigers are very much part of premiership conversation, but to be there, they need to carve their way through sides like Thorpdale.

Blues coach Ray Pickering would have liked his sides response to a previous loss when they cruised over the top of Toora last week, but the Foster challenge is a few steps ahead of that and will be a very clear indication of where they need to be in the seasons ahead.

With just three rounds to go it can sometimes be hard for coaches to motivate their side when there is no finals carrot to dangle in front of the players, and that’s when the opportunity to shock a side destined for bigger things ahead can be celebrated like a final, and in some ways also help the club

to sell themselves as a future improver in the competition when recruiting.

Granted premiership points are normally what it’s all about, but for different clubs different priorities at different times come into play. For Foster 2021 is on track, for Thorpdale, 2022 is when they will hope to make a move up the ladder.  TARWIN v MIRBOO NORTH

MATHEMATICALLY there might still be a chance for Tarwin to make their way into the finals, but the reality is they will not. What is possible in their three weeks before the regular season ends however is that they can disrupt the aspirations for someone like Mirboo North.

The Tigers fell in by a point in last week’s clash with Foster, a win that has given them a real chance of finishing top two, but only if they can win their remaining home-and-away games. Anything less than that is likely to open the door for either Foster or Fish Creek.

With that in mind it’s hard to see the Tigers giving this one up, but Tarwin love the opportunity to strut their stuff at Shark Park and nothing would please them more than to pull off an unexpected win against one of the handful of genuine contenders in the competition.

COULD this be the one, could it be that Stony Creek, on their home ground can finally grab their first victory of the season?

Lions coach, Jay Accardi has been quite calm, positive and even proud of his team throughout the season, even though at times he has probably wanted to scream and shout.

It will take more than Stony Creek has shown to date to claim the win though, as their opponent in Boolarra has shown on quite a few occasions this season, (some of which have resulted in wins), that they are more than capable of mixing it with the very best.

The Demons coach Tony Giardina is a firm believer and supporter of any player that dons the club guernsey, but his patience has been tested when his charges don’t deliver what he knows they can. It will only take the Demons to be off their game for a short period of time for the home side in front of their crowd to sense an unlikely victory could be possible.

It would be a shame if Stony Creek are not rewarded with a win for their efforts in showing up week-on-week and not giving it up, but as much as this game can provide plenty of highs it can also be a cruel game and this could be a cruel one for the Lions.  TOORA v MORWELL EAST

THERE is plenty of football in the South Gippsland area this weekend, with five of the six former Alberton Football-Netball League clubs hosting matches.

Toora was so very close to securing a top six spot before their disappointing loss to Thorpdale last week, a loss that has the capability of breaking the spirit of a side that has been tested by both injuries and bad luck in recent weeks.

The other consideration for the Magpies is do they focus on winning another game of senior football or do they stack their reserves side to ensure their second 18 will play a part in finals?

It’s a consideration that many sides are confronted with and the decision can change from club to club.

One thing is for certain though and that is that Morwell East will be focused solely on success for their senior side. The Hawks in both grades are on the edge of the top six, but the first 18 will be a priority even if at the moment their chances of playing finals appears at best to be a 50-50 proposition.

Morwell East will want to win, but they will also need to make every goal count, as percentage may also play a part such is the closeness of the seventh placed Hawks to the sixth placed MDU - a side they will coincidentally play next week.

Standing before that make-or-break game is Toora, and given Morwell East’s inconsistent form, that is a big enough challenge for now.

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Brian reaches milestone

ATHLETICS TRARALGON MARATHON

By BARRY HIGGINS

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Mission accomplished: Brian Glover smiles with relief as he approaches the finish line in the 2010 Traralgon Marathon. He has completed 231 marathons and 99 since turning 70 years of age. photograph supplied

WHEN race-walker Brian Glover signed up for his 131st marathon in 2012, he noticed it was just after his 70th birthday.

Brian continued on and was soon steadily approaching a further 100 marathons - since becoming a septuagenarian.

Included in his total count were 20 finishes at Traralgon, one of his favourite outings, but after Brian signed up for the 2020 Traralgon Marathon, the dreaded virus intervened.

The Traralgon running was scaled down and confined to Harrier members only.

Despite the various lockdowns Brian continued on and most recently walked the O’Keefe Bendigo Marathon from Bendigo to Heathcote in early May this year - his 99th marathon since his 70th birthday.

So the Traralgon Marathon in June was to be a special occasion for the Portland-based marathon junkie.

He was poised to complete his 100th marathon since turning 70, but the deadly virus once more raised its head and the popular local marathon, Australia’s oldest, was again postponed.

Brian again put his trip to Gippsland on pause.

Brian enjoyed race-walking as a teenager back in the United Kingdom, covering distances of up to 20 miles (32 kilometres) in some events, but followed the trend of easing off with age.

After migrating to Australia in his mid-20s, Brian concentrated on his other hobby as a musician and played the trombone in the Preston Salvation Army Band.

Later he was shocked to see a photo of himself, aged 50, and discovered he weighed around 90 kilograms. He resumed his race-walking as a fitness regime and gradually built up to long distances, including the classic 42.2km marathon events.

He also tackled ultramarathons - distances greater than the marathon.

After he retired from formal work in 2011 Brian and his wife Jacqui moved to Portland, central to their family members in Gippsland and South Australia.

He had even more time to enjoy his active life style, with great encouragement from Jacqui, who was his support team around the lengthy marathon and ultra courses.

With Brian and Jacqui both deeply involved in the Portland Athletics club and the triathlon club, Brian still walks around 90km each week for fitness. He plans to walk his 25th Melbourne Marathon in October.

In the past eight-and-a-half years since reaching his eighth decade Brian has completed many other distance events as well as his marathons, including 20 half-marathons (a ‘mere’ 21km) and 23 ultramarathons.

Brian and Jacqui have completed 190 and 100 respectively of the popular Saturday morning 5km parkruns, mainly in their hometown.

Visiting family in Moe, Brian became involved with the Traralgon Harriers, completing many of its distance events.

Distinguished by his orange race-walking uniform, the ‘Old Man in Orange’ has also walked twelve Victorian Track Championship 6-hour ultras, 11 Walhalla Wound-up 50km challenges and a dozen 30km King of the Mountain climbs to the top of Mt Tassie, all conducted by the Harriers.

With the Traralgon Marathon now scheduled for Sunday, Brian said, “we have no particular favourite marathon event but we thoroughly enjoy Traralgon for its hospitality and friendliness. And the best thing about travelling to events is meeting people and establishing friendships”.

Turning 79 in November and in good health, Brian said, “after missing the 2020 Traralgon Marathon and going on hold in June, Jacqui and I look forward to my landmark marathon at Traralgon.”

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It’s finally here: After a one-month delay the Traralgon Marathon finally hits the Gippsland Rail Trail this weekend.

photograph supplied

Traralgon Marathon is back bigger and better ATHLETICS

By ZAC STANDISH

AUSTRALIA’S oldest current marathon will finally hit the Gippsland Rail Trail this Sunday as COVID-19 restrictions forced the Traralgon event to be postponed from its original date of June 6.

The Traralgon Harriers event, which includes four races to cater for runners of all abilities, has been a long-time highlight in the calendar for Valley locals and brings people from across the country to the region.

Traralgon Harriers president Phill Mayer said the club is excited to finally see the marathon going ahead.

“We are thrilled to maintain our history of the longest running marathon, I think the members are 100 per cent behind it and our membership has actually gone up again as a result,” Mayer said.

“We have over half of our members either running or volunteering in some capacity, so it really is going to be a fantastic event for the whole club.”

Dealt with the unfortunate news of a snap lockdown just days before its originally scheduled date, Mayer detailed the process of postponing the event and landing on July 11 as a suitable replacement day.

“The first thing was we made sure we gave ourselves and the state government enough breathing room to make sure that COVID had settled and the restrictions had eased and that is the case so we certainly made the right decision postponing it to this weekend,” he said.

“It (the postponement) obviously meant that all of our permitting, bookings and organising had to change quite suddenly but our sponsors and the venue in Traralgon Vineyard were very supportive and made sure that we were able to change the event and juggle things to ensure it still goes ahead.”

Despite the challenges that presented as a result of the postponement, Mayer said circumstances over the past month have ultimately led to a largely increased number of participants.

“There were probably 20-30 people who we offered refunds to who couldn’t come due to being either interstate, Melbourne runners

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or the date just did not work for them so we did lose some people, but I think we ended up doubling the amount of entrants in comparison to those we lost,” he said.

“I think there’s a couple of reasons for this being the lockdowns in other states which meant runners couldn’t get interstate for events they had signed up for, such as the Gold Coast Marathon, so we picked up a few of their runners – you have got to find the light at the end of the tunnel and we are very fortunate with what we have and certainly exceeded expectations.”

A race steeped with history, he said the day is one of extreme importance for not just the Harriers but the Latrobe Valley community as a whole.

“Being the longest running marathon in Australia it has real historic connotations and attachments so we need to honour that history of the club and the event,” he said.

“It brings in a lot of tourists, money for industry, is good for the community and the day itself is just a really positive, fantastic day for everyone – some people come to run fantastic times but most are just battlers who want to

say they have achieved running a marathon.”

One of the biggest decisions in planning the race is setting the all-important course, with the Harrier’s club this year deciding to use the same track as 2020’s member only event.

“Last year we ran a much smaller version of the event and started at the Traralgon vineyard, so because it ran so well this year we have decided to run it from there again,” he said.

“It will go out along the Gippsland Rail Trail, so the marathon will go all the way to Toongabbie and then traverses a couple of country roads and then turns around and comes back along the same path while the marathon turns around four kilometres after Glengarry and 10km event just before Glengarry.”

To the people lacing up the shoes and getting involved in the run, Mayer had this message.

“Being well known as the ‘friendly marathon’ we just want people to come along and have a great day both running a great time on the rail trail and coming back to the vineyard to have lunch, have a drink and celebrate the fact we were able to get back to running the Traralgon Marathon.”

Aoife set for the Olympics

JUDO

By ZAC STANDISH

BASEBALL LVBA

By RENAE STEER

On her way: Traralgon’s Aoife Coughlan (right) with Olympic Judo teammate Katharina Haecker way back in 2014. photograph australian olympic committee a blessing in disguise because it was the longest period I have got to spend at home in the past two years and I really got to concentrate on my strength and fitness as well as my technique – so when we were able to restart competition I had a power of work behind me and I ended up performing a lot better.”

A talented multi-sport athlete all through her childhood, Coughlan described growing up in the Latrobe Valley and her pathway to the elite level of Judo.

“I played heaps of sports when I was younger but Judo was always a family thing for me, my parents met through Judo in Ireland so when they moved to Australia they found a club near Traralgon which they got involved in and put my two older brothers into, and being a younger sister all you want to do is follow your older siblings around,” she said.

“I started with the Yinnar and District Judo Club and then moved to thee Traralgon T l Judo Club and they gave mee a great base in the sport to build on sso when I finished high school I mooved to Melbourne and started tra aining at the Resilience Training Centre C

The bright lights: Traralgon’s Aoife Coughlan at the recent Doha Masters competition. photograph australian olympic committee

with four-time Olympian Daniel Kelly who then became my coach and refined my skills to push into higher grade competition.”

Another driving force behind her steady rise in the sport has been the constant presence of her siblings, who have been alongside her every step of the way striving for that Olympic goal.

She talked about their importance on her career and recalled watching Eoin compete in the 2016 Rio Games.

“Eoin and my younger sister (Maeve) both have been training partners and teammates of mine and I can’t express how grateful I am for the support they give me and the confidence they have helped me build,” she said.

“I was actually over in Rio and we were actually there in the stadium watching him (Eoin) compete and just seeing how dedicated he was to it and how resilient he was it made me more concrete on what I wanted to do and pushed me to go that extra e t a step further. ut “Come Paris, my m sister will be going to those Olympics as welll so I am really hoping the both of d we can keep the Olympic legacy us are there and going.”

With her tickeet to Tokyo finally punched and n period all but over, Coughlan the preparation outlined her major hopes for the games and what will without a dooubt be a pinch yourself moment as she takes tto the mat.

“I recenttly finished top eight at the World pionships and that was a big Champ dence booster for me, so I would confid like tto finish at least top eight at the ympics if not better – but most Oly mportantly I want to do myself im ustice with my performance and ju do everybody who has helped me d along the way proud,” she said. a “It will definitely take a minute too sink in, for me it is about setng myself down, taking in that tlin ment and getting the job done.” mom On herr way: Traralgon’s Aoife Cough hlan will be flying the flag for the Latrobe e Valley at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Pakenham winner delights Templeton HORSE RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

MOE trainer Michael Templeton and jockey Jason Maskiell engineered a boilover result when Pannier Dame won at Pakenham on Sunday.

The four-year-old mare belied her starting price of $91 with an impressive performance in the $22,000 Sandown Lodge Christmas In July Rating 58 Handicap (1400m).

For Pannier Dame, a daughter of Tavistock, the race was her first run of a new preparation after campaigning up to 2800m during the previous campaign.

Pannier Dame came with a strong burst down the centre of the synthetic track to beat home Rhode Scholar by three-quarters of a length.

Star of Leon rounded out the trifecta.

The win was the second from 17 starts for Pannier Dame, who started her career under the guidance of Kris Lees before joining the Templeton stable midway through 2020.

Her previous win came in a 2025m Werribee Maiden on December 30 last year.

TRARALGON played host to a series of trials yesterday.

Fourteen trials were scheduled at Glenview Park and included some notable gallopers.

Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis had a number of horses blowing out the cobwebs as they prepare for a return to the races.

Victoria’s leading stable Ciaron Maher and David Eustace saddle up a large contingent of

gallopers, as too Anthony and Sam Freedman, Philip Stokes and Paddy Payne.

MOE Racing Club has announced Shannon Noll will be performing live after the last race on Moe Cup Day. This year’s Moe Cup will be run and won on Friday, October 15.

Packages are available online at Country Racing Victoria or by contacting the club on 5120 1333.

SALE plays host to a bumper eight-race program tomorrow.

A total of 131 acceptances were taken for the card, headlined by two Benchmark 64 events later in the program.

Racing is from 1pm, with the last at 4.30pm.

LATROBE Valley Baseball will have completed half of the 2021 senior winter season this weekend.

Round 10 will see Churchill Braves take on the current leader on the A grade ladder, Traralgon Redsox at Morwell Cougars Baseball Club.

With only two points between the two teams this will be a game not to be missed as both sides fight to secure a top spot on the LVBA Ladder.

Moe/Newborough Dodgers, who are currently also in even second place with Churchill Braves, will play Sale Rangers.

Sale Rangers are currently three wins behind the two even teams.

The A grade competition is looking closer than any other season and it is also happening in the leagues lower grades, with B Grade having two even teams – Sale Rangers and Traralgon Redsox in second place with the current leader – Moe/Newborough Dodgers with only one extra win on the previous teams.

Moe/Newborough Dodgers are also currently on top of the ladder in C grade, Traralgon Redsox following with one win behind closely followed by Sale Rangers by one point due to a draw at the start of the season against the Braves.

Ladders A Grade: Traralgon 12, Moe/Newborough 10, Churchill 10, Sale 4. B Grade: Moe/Newborough 12, Sale 10, Traralgon 10, Churchill 3, Morwell 1. C Grade: Moe/Newborough 12, Traralgon 10, Sale 9, Churchill 3, Morwell 2. U16s: Churchill 7, Traralgon 4, Morwell/Moe/Newborough 3.

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JUDO has forever been in the blood of Traralgon’s Aoife Coughlan.

Hailing from Irish parents Paul and Jean, who ironically met in a Judo club, the 25-year-old has dedicated her life to the combat sport and has now, after years of hard work, had her Olympic dream realised after being announced as part of the national team going to Tokyo for the upcoming games.

Following in the footsteps of her brother Eoin, who attended the 2016 Games in Rio, Aoife will continue her family’s Olympic legacy when she hits the mat later this month and serves as one of just a handful of Latrobe Valley born athletes flying the flag for the region on the global stage.

Coughlan said it is a surreal feeling to finally be recognised as an Olympian.

“I still don’t have a great answer for that question to be honest, it is something I have been working towards for a long time and something I have wanted for a long time so it can be a bit difficult to put it into words,” Coughlan told The Express.

“It is so exciting and I am just so proud to be part of the Australian team.”

In what was an arduous campaign, she outlined the process for Olympic qualification.

“For Judo qualification is a two-year period going to various competitions and trying to gain a certain number of points, you have to be in the top 18 in the world to be invited to the Olympics and that ranking comes from accruing points through winning fights and medals,” she said.

“It is similar to VCE in a way where for the first year of qualification you get 50 per cent of those points and in the second you get 100 per cent and you get six results from that period which are your best which go towards your final ranking.”

Tokyo had always been a long term goal for Coughlan with the games falling perfectly in the middle of her prime age bracket.

She outlined her mind set heading into this period and the setbacks that COVID caused her in achieving her dream.

“For me Tokyo was the first one I had a proper run at, I was still young and developing prior to Rio so I went on all the preparation camps with those Olympians but 2020 was my goal,” she said. “(COVID) was a pretty big hurdle in the process and caused a massive break in competition, specifically being from Victoria we were in lockdown for an extended period compared to the rest of the country so it was mentally quite draining.

“However, at the end of the day it was a bit of

Baseball season hits halfway mark

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