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Signing off

Another piece of Latrobe Valley history was taken away on Tuesday when the red Hazelwood sign came off the side of the former power station boiler house.

The 25-metre long sign was installed in 1966 and finished in red vitreous enamel.

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Latrobe City seeks legal advice over plant approval

LATROBE City Council is seeking advice on the possibility of taking legal action into the Ministerial approval of the Hazelwood North used lead battery recycling plant.

Latrobe City councillors agreed to seek advice from senior legal counsel on the likelihood of any success of requesting a judicial review of Planning Minister’s Richard Wynne’s decision.

The item was brought as a matter of urgent business at Latrobe City’s ordinary council meeting on Monday night, after it was raised by Cr Kellie O’Callaghan.

Latrobe City’s chief executive officer Steve Piasente has been delegated to obtain the legal advice and then pass this legal opinion on to the councillors “as soon as reasonably possible”.

Councillors will then be called into a special council meeting that will be

closed to the public, to discuss the advice and consider the next steps.

Cr O’Callaghan said it was vital that council carefully followed all legal procedures by holding the meeting behind closed doors, but assured the community that action was still being taken.

Cr Graeme Middlemiss said he was worried about the cost implications of any legal challenges which he guessed could “be as high as a quarter of a million dollars”.

Cr Middlemiss said he received more than 40 emails on Monday morning from locals contacting him over the possibility of a judicial review.

“There is a view in the community that the Ministerial decision is appealable, I have my doubts about that, but the only way we will ever satisfy that is to get a legal opinion,” Cr Middlemiss said.

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How about the Health Innovation Zone?

By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE City Council is asking the state government to clarify the role of the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone when considering planning applications.

The questions related to Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s approval of the Hazelwood North battery recycling plant, which did not take the Health Innovation Zone into account as part of the decision.

Cr Tracie Lund raised a series of questions in a motion she put forward that was unanimously supported at Monday’s ordinary council meeting.

“Why didn’t the Planning Minister consider the

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the Health Innovation Zone when it approved the battery plant.

It also wants clarification of how the Health Innovation Zone improves residents’ long-term health outcomes.

Cr Lund called for the government to collect baseline data to measure the Latrobe City residents’ health and the success of the Health Innovation Zone.

“It sets an expectation in our community that industry outcomes here will be health neutral and they will be robustly regulated and maintained to ensure community health is not impacted and will be prioritised in day-to-day business operations,” Cr Lund said.

“It’s questionable about what tangible benefits this Health Innovation Zone has achieved when we see recent decisions by the Planning Minister intervening and approving the ULAB, where the health impacts are being questioned by the community.”

Cr Sharon Gibson said it was “hugely important” to collect baseline data in order know if levels had been breached.

“We know from the World Health Organisation that there’s no safe levels of lead. But If I set up a company and had lead polluting the atmosphere and there was no baseline data, then how can we prove my company was polluting?” Cr Gibson said.

“You can’t do it, you have to have the baseline.”

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All happening on the Princes Freeway

A CAR allegedly rear-ended one car and side-swiped another on the Princes Freeway between Trafalgar and Yarragon.

One car pulled over on the freeway to avoid debris on the road, a second car slowed down to pass it.

The third car did not slow down behind the second car, rear-ended it and side-swiped the first car as it drove past.

Motorbike crashes into nature strip

A MOTORBIKE rider was heading north on Southwell Avenue in Newborough when they allegedly lost control while turning into a driveway.

At 2.15pm on Friday, February 5, the motorbike allegedly crashed into the nature strip.

The rider sustained a serious cut on their calf in the low-speed collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Latrobe Highway Patrol on 5128 1100.

Car park collision at Morwell Coles

TWO cars allegedly reversed into one another in the Coles car park in Morwell.

At 5.15pm on Thursday, February 4, one of the vehicles allegedly left the scene of the accident and would not provide details to the other driver.

Anyone who witnesses the accident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000.

Intruder pedals off with electric mountain bike

AN electronic mountain bike, worth nearly $13,000 was allegedly stolen from a Traralgon business on Sunday, February 7.

An unknown man allegedly smashed a small hole in the front door of Gippy Cycles on Argyle Street.The man rummaged through the service areas and drawers before allegedly stealing the bike, valued at $12,900.

Any information surrounding the theft or the location of the bike, please contact Crime stoppers on 1300 333 000 or Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

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Health Innovation Zone in his decision, given it’s a state government initiation?” Cr Lund asked.

The Latrobe Health Innovation Zone was established by the state government as part of recommendations handed down in the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry.

The motion asks how heavy industry zoning could work alongside a Health Innovation Zone, and which one should be prioritised when considering planning applications.

It asked how Latrobe City residents’ health was considered in development proposals, under state government legislation.

It called for the government to state why it did not reference the Latrobe Planning Scheme of

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In addition to the string of Cups, the festivities will include Yellow Day for CFA. All profits from yellow day merchandise such as hats, t-shirts and stubby holders, as well as $5 from every ticket sold and $5 on behalf of the Moe Racing Club for every Members Lounge ticket sold, will be donated directly to the CFA. Moe Racing Club officials said it was one of the biggest days on the calendar and the weather gods look to be smiling with a forecast of 25 degrees.

But due to COVID-19 restrictions, you must prebook tickets before the day to be permitted entry.

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ANOTHER piece of Latrobe Valley history was taken away on Tuesday when the red Hazelwood sign came off the side of the former power station boilerhouse.

The highly visible red letters were removed by demolition contractors Delta Group and will

now go into storage until ENGIE finalises plans for the sign’s future.

The 25 metre-long sign was set up in 1966 and was finished in red vitreous enamel.

Each letter was fitted with four rows of red neon tubing.

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Each letter was about six foot high and of varying widths, with the W the widest at two-and-a-half metres.

Delta used high level cranes to remove each letter and lower them to the ground after undertaking preparation works at the site last week.

College upgrade architect appointed AN architect has been appointed to design Kurnai College’s Morwell Campus upgrades.

On Wednesday, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced the $2,788,000 upgrades would be designed by Smith and Tracey Architects, based in Melbourne, Sydney and Geelong.

The upgrade will see a new administration block

and landscaping completed. Ms Shing said, once complete, these upgrades will make a world of difference for local families, pride of place and educational outcomes.

“We are absolutely determined to invest in the facilities and infrastructure that students, staff and teachers across the Valley deserve,” she said.

“This is another really positive step forward for

a school that consistently goes above and beyond in all that it does.”

In the past five years, the state government has invested more than $9 billion in more than 1600 school upgrades - creating more than 10,000 construction jobs - and is now ahead of schedule its commitment to open 100 new schools by 2026, with 48 new schools opening between 2019 and 2022.

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By MICHELLE SLATER

COMMONWEALTH departments ditched Australian-made copy paper manufactured from the Maryvale mill in favour of imported paper at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a Senate hearing revealed.

According to figures released last week, the Commonwealth only purchased 33 per cent Australian made copy paper in the first three months of this financial year, July to September 2020.

The figure plummeted from 85 per cent Australian made paper pre-COVID. Some departments including the ACCC, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Fair Work Commission were among the worst offenders sourcing all office paper from Indonesia.

However, other departments were using 100 per cent Australian made paper including the Reserve Bank, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Australian Tax Office.

The Department of Finance, which oversees procurements, blamed state border restrictions for significantly disrupting the production and supply of copy paper to Commonwealth agencies.

The figures sparked the CFMEU to lash out against the federal government for abandoning Latrobe Valley jobs at the Opal Australian Paper mill at the height of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;jobs crisisâ&#x20AC;? in lockdown.

CFMEU manufacturing division national secretary Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said the union would be pressuring the Commonwealth to support Australian-made paper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we saw these figures last week, we thought what the hell was going on? We were shocked to see it had plummeted, it felt like a kick in the guts,â&#x20AC;? Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The public sector uses a lot of copy paper, this is about sending a message to the community demonstrating that the government is backing local jobs and backing local products.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said 200 Maryvale workers took enforced leave in July and August last year due to the reduced demand for copy paper, when offices closed in lockdown last year.

The union initially kick-started a campaign for the federal government to purchase local paper in 2013, when procurement contracts were being awarded to overseas suppliers.

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said local procurements had steadily improved since then, but then dropped in the second half of 2020.

The unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign is being backed by Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester who said he would be encouraging all Senators and Members of Parliament to buy Australian paper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been a long-term advocate for all government departments to buy more Australian-made

copy paper and I will continue to do so,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we recover from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, it is incredibly important that we support local businesses, particularly in regional Australia.â&#x20AC;?

The Finance Department has assured that Aussie-made copy paper procurement has begun to return to previous levels now that supply issues between borders have been rectified.

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham has labelled the CFMEU has being â&#x20AC;&#x153;selective in their use of dataâ&#x20AC;? when Victoria was in the midst of lockdown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CFMEU is comparing apples to oranges by selectively using figures from the full 2019-20 financial year with the first three months of 202021, when Victoria was experiencing a significant COVID-19 outbreak and was in lockdownâ&#x20AC;? Mr Birmingham said.

An Opal Australian Paper spokeswoman said the Maryvale mill had returned to full operating capacity since lockdown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a major Australian manufacturer and employer in the Latrobe Valley, Opal Australian Paper encourages government to support Australian-made products through the procurement of locally produced goods,â&#x20AC;? the spokeswoman said.

Council seeks legal opinion on decision â&#x20AC;&#x153;I certainly want to know the costs before heading [to legal action] ... I much prefer to come back to council to discuss the legal ramifications about the new opinion and what the costs will be.â&#x20AC;?

Cr Sharon Gibson said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;prudentâ&#x20AC;? to seek the legal advice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is for the health of our community and

we need to ensure that we do everything we can to help our community,â&#x20AC;? Cr Gibson said.

Councillors were responding to the Ministerial approval of a planning application for Chunxingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battery plant after it was rejected by Latrobe City last year.

The matter was awaiting a five day hearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in April.

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Fonterra focus DAIRY farmers stung by Fonterraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 milk price claw back heard how to seek compensation against the processing giant in a class action during a session held in Traralgon on Monday.

Law firms Adley Burstyner and Harwood Andrews are leading the case, using information from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigations.

Lawyer David Burstyner said hundreds of farmers had already jumped aboard the class action which began in June last year.

Mr Burstyner said the action is alleging that Fonterra engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct, acted unconscionably and breached contracts it had with dairy farmers.

It alleges that Fonterra failed to honour its obligation to price match Murray Goulburn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers need to know that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve what was callously done to them, and it is outside the bounds of acceptable commercial behaviour,â&#x20AC;? Mr Burstyner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though it was five years ago, we need to hold Fonterra accountable and have the court weigh in on what is and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t legal, and try to make sure it does not happen again.â&#x20AC;?

Toora dairy farmer Wendy Whelan has worked in the industry since leaving high school and said Fonterraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour set her career back several years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked my way up through the industry, building skills and experience to run my own dairy farm. In 2016, I was share-farming and supplying milk to Fonterra,â&#x20AC;? Ms Whelan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To suddenly have this debt thrust upon me, it felt like I had no choice at all. Usually if you take on debt, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by choice but in this case, we had no option other than to pay it back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For people like me who were relatively new to owning a herd it was even harder because we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have many assets to draw on.â&#x20AC;?

A Fonterra spokeswoman said the dairy company denied the allegations in the class action and was defending the case vigorously. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past four-and-a-half years, we have completely overhauled the relationship with our farmers, starting with the recently formed Fonterra Australia Suppliers Council which replaced BSC, and the benchmark agreement,â&#x20AC;? the spokeswoman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of the good relationship we have with our farmers and industry.â&#x20AC;?

Rails run: V/Line is investigating an incident involving school students crossing the tracks ahead of the 2:24pm train from Southern Cross to Traralgon, arriving at Trafalgar Station on Monday, February 8. photograph liam durkin

Investigation launched V/LINE is investigating an incident involving school students crossing the tracks ahead of the 2:24pm train from Southern Cross to Traralgon, arriving at Trafalgar Station on Monday, February 8.

The service arrived at a different platform to the platform displayed on information screens at the station due to a data fault with the information screen system.

Following investigations into the incident, the system has now been altered and the screens at Trafalgar Station are displaying the correct platforms for all trains arriving at the station.

A V/Line spokesperson said it sincerely apologises

to passengers, who were waiting on the other platform and unable to board the service due to the information system fault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety is our number one priority at all times and this incident is something we are taking very seriously,â&#x20AC;? they said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trains can come from either direction at any time so under no circumstances is it safe to cross the tracks through the station pit and we urge all passengers to ensure they only cross the tracks at designated level crossings.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re completing a thorough investigation into the incident and will be doing everything we can to help ensure it does not happen again, which

includes analysing our data systems and meeting with the school.â&#x20AC;?

The only safe way for pedestrians to cross railway tracks is at a designated pedestrian crossing by obeying the warning signs and crossing when it is safe to do so.

V/Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional manager is meeting with Trafalgar schools this week to work through what happened and to discuss the safety concerns and will also place a staff member at Trafalgar Station in the afternoon to monitor the situation as a temporary measure to help students safely use the service.

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Look, no hands: Hernes Oak’s Sophie Fontaine will compete in the 28km adventure ride in the Ballarat Cycle Classic on her unicycle. photograph tessa randello

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By TESSA RANDELLO

THE Ballarat Cycle Classic will look a little bit different for unicyclist Sophie Fontaine.

The 22-year-old from Hernes Oak will take on the 28km adventure ride on her 36-inch Coker unicycle.

Proceeds from the Ballarat Cycle Classic will Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute, which supports people affected by cancer in regional Victoria.

Ms Fontaine said this ride is latest in a long line of fundraising efforts, by her and her twin sister, Amanda.

“I have done some fundraising in the past for the Smith Family by cycling the 50km event of Around The Bay in a Day, we did that seven times,” she said.

“Now it is nice to get back into it and fundraise for this particular cause, it affects a lot of families in Australia and I like that it is specific to people living in regional Victoria.

“I (have) started my post graduate in medicine at Monash, so it ties in my passion for sport and medicine, and helping those who live in rural areas and don’t necessarily have the same access to healthcare as people living in the city.”

Ms Fontaine has been unicycling since she was 10-year-old after visiting family in Germany, and currently holds a national record in the sport’s 800 metre sprint.

“My first one was from Aldi,” she said.

“Our cousins are from Germany and unicycling

is really big there, so we had a go on theirs and fell off immediately, it was so hard.

“But, we were bitten by the bug and thought that it was a really good challenge and started riding since then. I remember the day that it just clicked and you could just ride as far as you wanted, that was amazing.

“What I really like about unicycling is that it’s really diverse, you can do those track and field events like high jump and long jump, I don’t do all of those.

“There are sprints, long distance, freestyle, which is like dancing, mountain, street and flat land, there’s always another skill that you can try and master.”

Ms Fontaine also said she had never taken part in an adventure ride like the Ballarat Cycle Classic before.

“I hope it’s nice weather on the day, but if it’s not at least there will be a good atmosphere with everyone enjoying the day,” she said.

In addition, Ms Fontaine aims to raise $1000 for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute and has set up a GoFundMe page, to donate go to https://ballaratcycleclassic.gofundraise.com.au/ page/SophieFontaine.

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More money in our pockets says Chester GIPPSLANDERS are seeing more money in their pockets thanks to the 2020-21 federal budget tax cuts.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax cuts were already benefiting Gippslanders and were focused on helping people with cost of living pressures and creating more local jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, low and middle-income earners in Gippsland are getting an extra $1060 to $2745 each and $5490 for a dual income household,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government is putting more money into the pockets of Gippslanders with taxpayers getting a tax cut backdated to July 1 2020, and retaining the low and middle-income tax offset for an additional year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means Gippslanders will have more of their own money to spend on what matters to them, which helps local businesses and creates more jobs in our region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of families have been impacted by drought, bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic and this is one way the government is giving back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gippslanders deserve to be rewarded for working hard and sticking together in such difficult times and these tax incentives let them decide where they spend their money in the local community.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Chester said the government was also providing a targeted cash flow boost that Gippsland businesses deserve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Businesses are already benefitting from the expansion of the instant asset write-off, which allows 99 per cent of businesses to write off the full value of assets they purchase,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Temporary tax incentives are also available for businesses with a turnover up to $5 billion to encourage investment and improve cash flow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This tax relief is for hard working Australians and businesses, to create jobs, rebuild the economy and secure the future.â&#x20AC;?

Storyteller: Stephen Thorpe examines the Warrigal Creek massacre in his tale Confronting the Truth.

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Sharing important stories

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE tales of Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark past are some of the stories in a new interactive website launched to share the voices from Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians.

Deadly and Proud is a website raising awareness as talks are underway to create Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Treaty in the state of Victoria.

Gunai Gunditjmara man Stephen Thorpe examines the Warrigal Creek massacre in his tale Confronting the Truth - â&#x20AC;&#x153;a story of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable horrorâ&#x20AC;?.

Mr Thorpe outlines how the â&#x20AC;&#x153;creek turned red with bloodâ&#x20AC;? when between 80 and 180 Aboriginal people - mainly â&#x20AC;&#x153;women, children and the elderlyâ&#x20AC;?

- were killed by English people on horses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a significant story as it has not been widely shared,â&#x20AC;? Mr Thorpe said.

Warrigal Creek is about 40 kilometres south of Sale and known as a massacre site of Gunaikurnai people in 1843 during the frontier wars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very tragic that in this country, people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the understanding or willingness to become aware, or face these things head on, and say that this is the truth - this is what happened in this country,â&#x20AC;? Mr Thorpe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Denialism is really hurting the whole nation and is hurting people, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s felt on all asides and we need to be brave and courageous - all Australians need to confront that stuff.â&#x20AC;?

The Deadly and Proud website includes a

platform to learn more about the land on which these stories are told and the connection to country.

Other storytellers include musician Archie Roach, actor Miranda Tapsell, footballers Courtney Ugle and Tony Armstrong.

The stories cover everything from ancient eel traps at Budj Bim to contemporary Aboriginal comic book culture, mapped to each story tellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connection to the land.

It comes as Victoria is continuing to work with the First Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assembly to set a framework for Treaty negotiations, and the Terms of Reference for a truth and justice process.

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A NEW website will help Gippsland communities recovering from bushfire share their stories of survival and their reflections on fire preparation.

Launched yesterday, the Community Bushfire Connection website features resources for recovery and bushfire management, information about fire ecology and the history of bushfire in Gippsland.

There are also resources to support early childhood, primary and secondary educators to discuss fire-related topics with their students.

The website is a partnership between Federation University, CFA and Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

“This website is a product of a great partnership between our organisations. It is well set up to allow the telling of the extraordinary stories of community recovery, across the region, by community members,” CFA Community-based Bushfire Management Facilitator Gail Cumming said.

“Agency staff have as much to learn from these stories as communities do.”

Federation University Bachelor of Environment and Conservation Science student Madeline Le Brocq worked with the key agencies to develop the website as part of the University’s Industry Placement Program (IPP), where students gain valuable industry insight over a six-month period.

“Our hope for this initiative is to transform oral accounts of past bushfire seasons within the region into documented history,” DELWP Bushfire Recovery Manager Peter West said.

“This platform provides an excellent avenue for the community to access information on local fire events throughout history, access resources and become part of the larger story of ongoing recovery across the Gippsland region.”

Ms Le Brocq was placed with DELWP with support from the University’s IPP team and academic supervisor, Associate Professor Conservation Biology, Wendy Wright.

“I hope this website provides a space for people in bushfire-affected communities to tell their story and to listen to the stories of others and feel like they’re not alone,” Ms Le Brocq said.

“This placement gave me so much insight into how my degree is going to be used and I was learning things that I could then include in my assignments.”

The Community Bushfire Connection website can be viewed at communitybushfireconnection.com.au Federation University’s Industry Placement Program offers students studying business, arts, IT, science and engineering the opportunity to work on projects for host organisations full time for six months.

“This project is a terrific example of how the Industry Placement Program brings students into the local workforce where they can get real-world experience in their field of study and have a meaningful impact on their community,” Federation University Gippsland Head of Campus Leigh Kennedy said.

For more information about the IPP, visit federation.edu.au/connect/partnerships/ industry-placement-program

Are you being served: Get Serving course participant Maya Osborne demonstrates her new wait staff skills.

By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE Valley jobseekers are learning all about customer service in a new short course designed to address hospitality industry skills shortages.

Course participants showed off their new front-ofhouse skills in a mock morning tea at the Traralgon VRI Hall by greeting and seating guests, explaining the menu and serving meals.

Get Serving is being funded by Jobs Victoria and is a collaboration between the Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program,Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House and TAFE Gippsland.

The four-day intensive course is free for jobseekers registered with GRAEP, and includes a day’s work placement.

TAFE Gippsland hospitality and tourism program manager Paul Clerks said Get Serving was designed to lure prospective employees back into hospitality post-COVID lockdown.

Mr Clerks said the course was providing entry level customer service skills needed to cover staff shortages as the region’s cafes and restaurants were re-opening.

Winning recipe: Get Serving course participants Michael Connelly, William Snell and Jean Awm learn about kitchen hygiene.

“Hospitality is bouncing back and is getting through the regulation changes post COVID, but the problem is the industry has lost a lot of casual staff who found work elsewhere,” Mr Clerks said.

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“Now we need to attract people back into the industry.We have workers ready to go but say they can’t find a job, and industry that says they can’t find staff, and we are ready to train people.”

GRAEP manager Julie Tuhi took part in the mock morning tea and was impressed with the professional manner of the course participants.

“The thing about customer service is that you can have the best meal in the world, but if you haven’t been treated in a nice manner or have been left waiting then your experience is impacted,” Ms Tuhi said.

“Having that balance of good customer service and communication with staff and a good meal creates a good experience in that venue and people are more likely to go back.”

Get Serving was created after the success of the Serving the Valley course offered by the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House in 2020.

For more information, call the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House on 5174 6199 or email enquiries@tnlh.org.au.

To register as a job seeker with GRAEP, visit foodandfibregippsland.com.au and click on employment program.

Business grants to trial 5G technology

BUSINESSES in the Gippsland region can now apply for grant funding through the Australian 5G Innovation Initiative, to trial commercial uses of 5G technology.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the initiative would help small to large businesses in Gippsland test and develop 5G uses, applications, services and products.

“This investment will encourage a more rapid deployment of 5G technology, support investment in telecommunications infrastructure and create jobs,” Mr Chester said.

“The initiative supports testing of 5G uses through

case studies of successful trials and will showcase how businesses can adopt 5G solutions.”

Mr Chester is encouraging Gippsland businesses to look at how 5G can benefit them and apply for funding through this initiative.

“Whether it is the use of sophisticated sensors on farm animals to provide information about their welfare in real time or using 5G in factories to monitor machinery to detect faults and do maintenance, reducing breakdowns and increasing efficiency,” he said.

An online noticeboard is available to help businesses to connect with other organisations

interested in partnering to deliver projects as part of the initiative.

Businesses can add project ideas and short descriptions to the noticeboard, or find potential 5G projects they want to partner with and start a discussion with the project owner.

Businesses able to apply for between $100,000 and $2 million in grant funding.

Applications for the grant round open on February 19, 2021 and close at 5pm on March 31, 2021.

More information, including the notice board and how to apply, visit www.communications.gov. au/5GInitiative

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Member for Morwell As of 11::59pm on 3 February 2021 new state-wide restrictions are in effect: • The lim mit on the number of people gathering in a household is reduced from 30 to 15, meaniing the household members plus 15 visitors (excluding children under 12 months of age).

• Maskss are mandatory in indoor spaces, including workplaces. If you have visitors in your home, it is strongly recommended that masks are worn during the visit. Masks must be worn in indoor spaces apart from when eating or drinking. If you are planning to leave your home – take a mask.

• The 75 5 per cent ‘return to work’ cap for the private sector scheduled for Monday 8 February is paused and the current cap of 50 per cent will remain in place.

In addittion to indoor spaces, face masks continue to be mandatory in the following location ns: • on public transport • when riding in a ride share or taxi • on domestic flights to and from Victoria • at airp ports.

This me eans that: • You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason n not to. There are a number of lawful reasons to not wear a face mask.

• Fitted face masks must be worn in public indoor spaces unless you have a lawful reason not to o. Face masks continue to be mandatory on public transport and when in taxis or ride share vehicles.

• Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended when you can’t keep 1.5 metres distance from other people.

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• You can have up to 15 visitors to your home per day. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from. Front and backyards are considered part of the home.

• Up to 100 people can meet outdoors in a public place. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from.

• Record keeping continues to be an important tool for helping Victoria to stay safe and stay open. Businesses that are required to record the details of visitors should use electronic record keeping or QR codes. The Victorian Government has a free QR code service.

• Restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs can open for seated and unseated service. They must use electronic record keeping and apply the two square metre rule to ensure that customers have enough room to keep 1.5 metres between themselves and others. There are no other limits on the number of customers. Venues can have up to 25 people before the two square metre rule needs to be applied.

• Weddings, funerals and religious gatherings can occur with no limits on the number of guests or attendees. To ensure people can keep 1.5 metres distance the venue must apply the two square metre rule. If a service is conducted in a private home, the private gathering limit applies (15 visitors).

• Dance floors can open in bars and pubs as well as at weddings. The four-square metre rule must be applied to limit the number of people on the dance floor and there can only be up to 50 people on the dancefloor at one time, if space allows.

• There are also limits on the number of people allowed at community facilities such as libraries, sporting facilities (such as gyms), and entertainment facilities (such as cinemas).

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Goss Accountan ts GOSS Accountants are a well-respected, long-established professional advisory and accountancy firm based in Morwell.

Most people accept they need an accountant for taxation purposes and keeping their books up to date.

But a good accountant can do so much more.

At Goss Accountants, they believe in becoming an integral part of their client’s business and personal wealth activities.

They aim to be different to most accounting firms, with the goal to help you build a better, more profitable and valuable business.

They do so by combining the knowledge of your business and industry with their consulting tools as well as expertise.

Goss Accountants see your tax return as the start of the client process, not the end.

You need more than just a tax return from you accountant and Goss Accountants do so much more than tax.

Find them at 130 Commercial Road, Morwell, book an appointment on 5133 9696, check them out on Facebook or visit www.gossaccountants.com.au

Helloworld The Helloworld travel office has been in its current location at 213 Commercial Road, Morwell since the early 1970s.

The Helloworld team has more than 80 years of combined experience in the travel industry, having visited 88 countries and all the states and territories of Australia.

You can’t beat firsthand knowledge.

A holiday is a very special event in a person’s life and lives on with memories.

The Helloworld team pride themselves on their service and will work to ensure those memories are outstanding.

Owner Irene O’Donnell is celebrating her 21st birthday of being a Morwell business owner.

As the sole travel agency in Morwell, the Helloworld team will ensure everything is hassle free, whether you are travelling for business or pleasure.

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HORSEMAN Sim Pty Ltd should be your first port of call when it comes to any legal matters.

The firm boasts qualified lawyers Richard Horseman and Lana Bongioletti.

Richard has practised in Morwell since 1979 and held a Commercial Law Specialist accreditation for more than three decades.

Richard and Lana, together with the staff of Horseman Sim, have developed a fine reputation for the provision of quality legal services in the areas of law undertaken by the firm.

Horseman Sim are specialists in property law and conveyancing, commercial, commercial litigation, administration of deceased estates as well as wills, testamentary trusts and powers of attorney.

The firm does not handle family law, criminal law, personal injuries, traffic offences or workcover matters, but can steer you in the right direction when it comes to experienced lawyers based either in the Latrobe Valley or Melbourne.

Horseman Sim staff are available for consultation by appointment at their Morwell office, located at 154 Commercial Road, during business hours.

They also perform home or business visits by prior arrangement.

For further information on Horseman Sim call 5135 3300 or check out their website at www.horsemansim.com.au

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KEENAN & Sons has provided skilful masonry work throughout the Gippsland region for more than six decades.

The longevity of operating in the region for that length of time speaks volumes.

Keenan & Sons pride themselves on quality workmanship for every single memorial, creating a special resting place for their loved ones in their time of grief.

The team boasts more than 65 years in the stonemasonry industry and understand the need to provide nothing short of compassionate, professional services to customers.

They pride themselves on their flexibility and giving customers exactly what they desire for their loved one’s final resting place.

Keenan & Sons cover all areas of the state.

For more info, you can visit the team at 18-20 Ellen Street, Morwell, call 5134 2885, check out www.keenanandsons. com.au or take a look at their Facebook page.

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LSH Accounting LSH Accounting has a proud tradition of serving the Latrobe Valley community for more than 70 years.

Established originally as the Morwell office of Melbourne firm, LG Norman & Cartledge, local ownership soon followed and the firm has continued to operate in Morwell ever since with a long history of quality service.

LSH Accounting specialise in assisting small businesses throughout Gippsland and beyond in creating and protecting their wealth, whether that is through profit and/or cash flow improvement, tax management or other means.

Current directors Peter Henderson and Joanne Loh, along with the LSH Accounting team, use modern technology to ensure the complex is made simple and allow clients to focus on what is important to them.

So if you want to meet your life-changing goals, call LSH Accounting on 5134 4955, visit www.lshaccounting.com.au, check them out on Facebook or drop into the office located at 235-237 Princes Drive, Morwell.

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They are a team of qualified professionals who can provide you with specialist advice in a wide range of financial areas.

Their training, knowledge, skills and dedication translate into high-quality advice, assisting you to achieve financial wellbeing.

Money Talk Planners pride themselves on developing excellent working relationships with all their clients to provide comprehensive financial advice, based on your individual needs and goals.

They are committed to providing you the right plan in place to secure your future.

For more on Money Talk Planners, visit their website www.moneytalkplanners. com.au, check them out on Facebook or call 5133 9533.

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Online is Easy LOCAL entrepreneur Anthony Mayer founded Online is Easy in 2014.

Online is Easy is an innovative small business that partners with other agile and experienced small business specialists as needed.

With 25 years of entrepreneurial expertise and 15 years of digital strategy consultation, Anthony is a digital springboard partner, an authorised squarespace trainer, experienced keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, business coach and trainer.

He is a digital literacy crusader and his business does what the tag line says – empowering people and helping small businesses look big online.

When the job is done Anthony believes the most value comes, not from the invoice payment, but from the words you will use to describe his business to next potential customers.

Online is Easy are flexible, patient, skilled and ethical. They care about their customers’ businesses like it is their own.

Call Anthony directly on 0417 047 632 or schedule a free consultation online to discuss anything small business or digital marketing at www.onlineiseasy.com.au/contact

Advance Morwell members work together towards the growth of the Morwell community, with the resultant benefits flowing on to business, employees and the general public.

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Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Business Members are business or organisations in our community who want to be involved and stay informed of Advance Morwell events and projects. Business Members may be promoted on the AM Facebook page, Twitter and Website.

COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP $20.00 (AUD)

Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Community Members are volunteer individuals in our community who want to be involved in supporting Morwell and stay informed of Advance Morwell events and projects.

CORPORATE MEMBER $400.00 (AUD)

Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Corporate Members are corporate or larger businesses or organisations in our community who want to be involved and stay informed of Advance Morwell events and projects. Corporate members are featured on the AM Facebook page, Twitter and Website.

For more information please contact Howard Williams, Membership Officer admin@advancemorwell.org.au Or Advance Morwell Web Site Advance Morwell Inc.

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THERE has never been a better time to train for a new career, with the state government making study easier and more accessible to Victorians.

Students can now choose from more than 50 priority courses and pre-apprenticeship courses including the new Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, and the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

The Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative began in 2019 and allows eligible students to apply for courses that directly lead to the jobs that are most in demand from Victorian employers.

More than 39,700 students took part in the program in its first year which was 88 per cent higher than the commencements in the same courses at the end of 2018.

An increasing number of students are turning to Free TAFE to find a pathway to work: enrolments in January 2021 were up 83 per cent on the same time last year and enquiries to the TAFE and training line in January 2021 were up 45 per cent compared with the month prior.

Since 2015, the state government has invested to rebuild TAFE, refurbish campuses, launch Free TAFE for Priority Courses and support disadvantaged students into training and jobs.

Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney said the numbers were pleasing.

“We have made a huge investment in the state’s education and training system and there has never been more choice or opportunity for students,” she said.

“There are even more courses and more affordable options, giving people the vital chance to re-enter the workforce or upskill for an in-demand job.”

In the Victorian Budget 2020/21, the state government invested $1 billion to make sure Victoria has the training and skills system it needs to emerge stronger from the coronavirus pandemic.

Work has already begun on a number of reforms to support those disproportionately affected by the pandemic, create pathways for apprentices and trainees to Victoria’s Big Build projects, provide rapid retraining for in-demand jobs and grow the workforce for new and innovative sectors, including clean energy Programs.

For the full list of Free TAFE courses, visit: www.freetafe.vic.gov.au

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LATROBE City residents are being invited to give their feedback about Latrobe City Council’s services via a telephone survey that starts on February 11.

Households in Latrobe City may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services, which is conducting the annual community satisfaction survey on behalf of council.

Survey phone calls will be conducted over three weeks.

The survey is coordinated by the Department of Environment, Land,Water and Planning (DELWP) on behalf of Victorian councils.

The survey has been designed to assess the performance of Latrobe City Council across a range of measures to identify areas for improvement or to provide more effective service delivery to residents.

Mayor Sharon Gibson said the survey provided residents with the chance to highlight what council does well and what improvements can be made.

“Council exists to provide many services to our community and as the community are our customers, they are best placed to determine what works well and what needs addressing,” Cr Gibson said.

“That’s why it’s vital our residents let us know

how we can make life better for them, their families and friends, and their communities.

“Council will review the feedback received and respond by continuing what works well and by implementing change where needed to enhance how our services are delivered.”

Residents are assured their details and individual responses will remain confidential.

Only the overall results are shared with council.

If you have any questions, please phone council’s Customer Service Team on 1300 367 700.

The results of the Latrobe City survey will be released later in the year.

Year 6 School Leaders for 2021: Edward (vice-captain), Cooper (school captain), Camryn (school captain), Ava (Green House captain), Jacob (Yellow House captain) Ryley (vicecaptain), Aiden (Red House captain) and Nino (Green House captain).

First day: Foundation students Manny and Erin at Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School.

Lumen Christi students enjoy a fun first day TYPICALLY there would be tears on the first day of a new school year, but not this year!

The Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School’s Foundation students were bright and bubbly, eager to commence their first day at their new school.

Teacher Miss Smith was impressed with how quickly the children settled once they were dropped off.

They gathered on the mat and we’re greeted by principal, David Cooper, who too was astounded by the keenness of the new students.

“The first day was so successful because even though transition opportunities had to be adjusted last year due to COVID-19, it actually made the students so much more independent,” Mr Cooper said.

Miss Smith kept the children busy all day and they completed many activities such as counting, storytime, dress-ups and games.

“They were very engaged and so friendly towards each other,” Miss Smith said.

Class of 2021: The Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School Foundation students.

Some of the newest students shared their thoughts.

“I’ve had the best day ever,” said Harrison from Foundation at the end of his first day.

“This is the best day of my life,” said Kiara on her first day.

The children also participated in specialist subjects of Italian, Visual arts, Library and Music in their first week, where they actively engaged in a diverse range of learning opportunities.

Also during the first week of school, the whole school gathered together for their annual beginning of school Mass.

The new Foundation students received a special blessing at the Mass from Father Solomon.

Also at the Mass, the new senior school captains were blessed and presented with their badges.

“I’m so excited to be a captain. I’ve been waiting for this for so long,” Year 6 student Cooper said.

Fun day: Foundation students Alexis and Lila at Lumen Christi. photographs supplied

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• Secure 24 hrs per day • Experienced with infection control processes • Emotional wellbeing and socialisation • Home cooked meals with access to basic essential items We would like the opportunity to offer assistance to all within the community who may require support with placement of loved ones during these difficult times.

Traralgon Aged Care will offer 1 month free to all permanent admissions to assist during this time of uncertainty.

Large single rooms available Respite care is also available T&C’s Aged Care approval is required Contact Traralgon Aged Care Admissions Coordinator on 0438 984 299 to discuss or visit www.maacg.com.au

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Oz music legends heading our way Valley-bound: Tim Rogers will be among the rock artists heading to Traralgon next month as part of the Keep The Circle Unbroken tour.

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AUSSIE rock royalty will be visiting Traralgon next month when a host of artists hit the road for the Keep The Circle Unbroken tour.

Musos including Tim Rogers, Kylie Auldist, Mick Thomas and Deborah Byrne join a stellar line up in a series of gigs inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1972 album Will the Circle be Unbroken.

The show will tour regional Victoria in March courtesy of Australia Council funding, with each gig featuring a different mix of artists.

The show will be live and in the round, featuring special guest musicians and singers in trios and duets.

The circle of artists represents sitting around a campfire, being at the family dinner table, or at a traditional music session.

The show includes sharing stories, thoughts and memories handed down from generation to generation.

More well-known musos will be partnered with talented emerging artists, backed by the Row Jerry Crow Super band made up of some of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best musicians.

The gig was a concept of Row Jerry Crow mandolin/songwriter Delsinki and Uncle Bill fiddle player John Kendall.

The original Will the Circle be Unbroken album holds a message of unity in a world that remains largely divided, and remains more pertinent than ever nearly 50 years after it was first recorded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a world that seems to be at each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throats every other second, and not listening

to each other, we wanted to create a musical message that would inspire everybody to stop and reflect on what is important in life,â&#x20AC;? Delsinki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting our heads together we thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get our eclectic bunch of mates all together in one room and show the connection artistry that comes from music. We got an incredible response.â&#x20AC;?

The concert was performed in lockdown last year to an online audience via a live stream from the St Kilda Memo Hall.

Keep The Circle Unbroken tour will hit the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 11.

For more information on the tour and tickets, visit keepthecircleunbroken.com.

Three fresh AIA directors are appointed THE federal government recently welcomed the appointment of three new directors, including the chair, to the inaugural board of Agricultural Innovation Australia (AIA).

The three new directors are Mr Bernie Brookes, Dr Anne Astin and Ms Heather Stacy.

Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the board appointments were an exciting next step as the board ramps up to drive unprecedented collaboration and coordination of investment in agricultural innovation this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I welcome the new board appointments, in particular the new chair Mr Bernie Brookes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new board brings together leaders with extensive experience gained through many executive positions across government, the private sector and industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their leadership will be essential to ensuring AIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investments deliver benefits to Australian agriculture, levy payers and the Australian community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AIA is an element of the Australian governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new National Agricultural Innovation Agenda, contributing to Delivering Ag2030. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Innovation is the key to enabling Australian agriculture meet its target of becoming a $100 billion sector by 2030. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest productivity gains will come from long-term, transformational research and development, which will be a focus of AIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investments in research and innovation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AIA will also seek co-investors, including from the private sector, for its research and innovation investments to deliver even greater impact for Australian agriculture.â&#x20AC;?

Agricultural Innovation Australia Ltd was established in October last year.

Information: Students learn about online safety as part of the Optus Digital Thumbprint Program.

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Online safety in focus

By TESSA RANDELLO

TUESDAY marked the international Safer Internet Day, reminding people to stay safe online.

Optus Eastern Victoria general manager Jayson Grool said Optus is a big supporter of the day and shares the goal that on Safer Internet Day the world should come together with a shared vision of making online experiences better for everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years we have run a free program the digital thumbprint program and any parent who local who is interested itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something that we are trying to sell itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a program that we run that is all about education,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ran some sessions we are looking to the run the program again in Eastern Victoria again this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have run it over 180 schools in regional Victoria and reached just 114,225 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a really well-received program, that runs from Year 7 to Year 12 and we tailor it to the year level.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Grool said he is trying hard to bring the

in-person sessions back to the Latrobe Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until we can have those in-person sessions again people can use the free online tool, they can go at their own pace,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Grool said one of the major online issues the moment is Malware and shared some other tips and tricks for staying safe online. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always about keeping a secure password, often we use passwords easy for us to remember itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about adding numbers and changing them a lot,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you go to a website you will see https, if you do see the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it stands for secure, and if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it, you are leaving a secure website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are other things like you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to share your location, keep yourself private. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone sees a cyber-bullying situation pull yourself out of it try and message them, if you know them and remove yourself from that situation.â&#x20AC;?

To do the free online course on cyber safety go to https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au.

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Vroom, vroom, vroom: Participants were keen to stop and spend money at local businesses on poker run through Gippsland.

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CFA fundraiser revs way to success

By TESSA RANDELLO

THE hum of motorbikes rumbled through Cowwarr at the weekend to raise funds for the local CFA brigade.

The South of Heaven social motorcycle club organised a poker run to raise funds for branches (hose nozzles) needed for the all-volunteer station.

About 60 vehicles, 50 motorbikes and 12 cars, featured in the run which started at the Cowwarr Cricket Club Hotel and traversed a 130km circuit of the region.

The group stopped off at Macalister Hotel in Maffra, Briagolong Hotel, Farmers Arms Hotel in Newry and finished back at the Cricket Club Hotel, where the winners were given donated prizes.

South of Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stuart Batten said it was great to see so many people and clubs supporting the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many social motorcycle clubs were involved with several travelling long distances including from Geelong and another who rode over 750 kilometres to be involved,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CFA guys needed $2520 to cover the cost of the new branches, the event raised $1819 with a further $250 donated by the Red Knights, Chapter 6 club from Sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The event ran really smoothly... we raised money

Above: After the poker run, the South of Heaven social motorcycle club held a show and shine competition.

Left: The Cowwarr Cricket Club Hotel was the start and finish point of the poker run fundraiser.

and other hotels and stops also benefited from the extra money being spent in the towns.â&#x20AC;?

South of Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ric Stephenson said it was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;glorious day in Gippslandâ&#x20AC;? to stage the popular fundraiser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poker runs are great, everyone enjoys them but the game is a bonus addition to a nice ride,

especially because we were raising funds for the CFA,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back at the Cricket Club we had a show and shine, and the club put on some live music as well ... they put on a great show, for some it was an all-day event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hoping to raise the full amount, which

is a shame, but the CFA were really happy with what we were able to accomplish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was not the first and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the last fundraiser that we do, because the CFA guys are there whenever you need them and for nothing.â&#x20AC;?

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THE new Youth Play Precinct in Heyfield was officially opened this week/recently, much to the delight of the local community.

The $250,000 project was built in two stages, which included the redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing skate park followed by the building of a new pump track.

Wellington Shire Mayor Garry Stephens said the Heyfield Youth Play Precinct was a great example of the community working together with council, along with strong relationships with the federal government to assist in the funding of the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project was community led, with the leaders in Heyfield coming together and approaching council to clearly articulate what they wanted to see in their town for their young citizens,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Heyfield community told us the existing skate park didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the needs of younger children or those learning how to skate, so they wanted to expand the facilities to accommodate

more skill levels to achieve greater involvement and use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stage two of the project was the development of the pump track, which was assisted by funding from our federal member Darren Chester. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council led intensive community engagement during this process, inviting locals to take a look at different designs for the pump track and vote for their favourite lay-out.â&#x20AC;?

Cr Stephens said the completed facility had already become a local attraction, with families coming from other towns to test it out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had families travel from all over Gippsland to try out this pump track and skate park, which is fantastic for the Heyfield community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do hope that people continue to visit Heyfield for this purpose and while they are here spend some money locally and provide a boost for the local economy.â&#x20AC;?

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Wonderful addition: Tanjil South Primary School students enjoying their new playground.

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Playground proves a big hit at Tanjil South

By TESSA RANDELLO

STUDENTS at Tanjil South Primary School jumped at the chance to test out the shiny new playground for the first time last week.

The installation of the new playground was completed on Thursday, with soft ground and a running track around the colourful addition to the school.

Acting principal Jason Horton said the construction of the new playground was made possible by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former principal Robert Tinker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of a legacy for him,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Robert) went through the process of securing the funds for the program, he went through the process of applying for the grant and was given the chance to work with some designers to actually design the playground around what was already there and with a fitness track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big thing for our school community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only have 14 students and for something like this to happen itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a onceevery-ten-year type of situation, so it has created a bit of a buzz around the school.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Horton said the construction of the new playground was swift and simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the company was selected they developed some plans around what that would look like. They came in on Monday and it was pretty much all done on the Monday, they had a great team who were open and told us what was happening,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The soft fall was another company and they spent the day making it safe and soft for the kids, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a trampoline now and the kids were watching me like is it ready yet? Can we go on? So, they were keen to get on there.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Horton also said that not all of the previous playground was demolished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old playground was an old wooded, treated pine playground, there were some metal bars and through consultation with the community there was a request to keep the monkey bars, so we retained those original monkey bars,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids love them, so in addition to the new playground, the construction company have just made sure that those are safe.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was intended to be a working relationship between government and landholders to work together to undertake important work that was beneficial to both farms and the environment is now confused,â&#x20AC;? Mr Leach said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real urban community myth that Crown land is properly managed, and farmers are somewhat environmental vandals. Anyone who works the land will know this could not be further from the truth.â&#x20AC;?

He added farmers need to know the state government is committed to managing its land property.

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Time to go for a walk on the wonderful side I PUT my paper aside and push myself up from my comfortable chair.

My little dog Georgie, (who I have told you about previously in this column), has been asleep for ages on her stinky old doona on the couch, and is instantly alert, jumping off the couch, ears cocked, eyes fixed on mine, tail wagging.

As I move towards the loungeroom door, she squeezes past me, running down the passage, constantly looking back to make sure that I am following, trying at once to anticipate what I’m going to do, and lead me towards it.

We get to the back door and I reach up to lift the loop of her lead off the end of the curtain rod.

For Georgie, this is confirmation of her fondest hope. “He’s going out somewhere and I’m coming!”

As I open the door she pushes through, bursting into the backyard, running round madly in circles, barking for sheer joy.

Now the lead must be applied, which is difficult because she is wriggling with excitement and cannot sit still. Soon it’s on, the gate is opened and we’re off.

She pulls on the lead, but is soon indulging in a dog’s favourite pastime, sniffing things, and if the scent is interesting enough, she will resist my gentle tug to continue ... so we wait, and soon she is ready to go on.

I often wonder what, if anything, goes through a dog’s mind at such times. “hmm ... next door’s cat ... here recently ... what’s this? ... a rat ... from our shed ... hmm ... very interesting ... better mark this spot.”

We have been doing the same walk - past the school, once round the footy oval (outside the fence)-at least once a day since she I brought her into my care from the Sale Pound three and a half years ago.

She needed a new home, and I a companion. It was love at first sight, the first time ever for me, although I think Georgie feels that with everyone she meets.

Of average size, she is white with distinctive light brown Jack Russell patches, she has soft fur, velvet ears, beautiful marmalade eyes fringed with dark chocolate, can jump a six foot fence and run like the wind.

She is ever friendly and good natured, but with a free spirit and a mind of her own, things I admire and have resisted trying too hard to curb.

As we set off on our long familiar route, I wonder what today’s outing will bring, for I have found that no two are the same.

We have walked in driving rain, extreme heat, icy cold, and at night.

We have met many fellow dog walkers, and were chased home one night by an enormous dog off the lead whose head came up to my

chest. I let Georgie g off the lead that day.

For today’s walk, as always, she must be on the lead, because Georgie has minimal road sense, and if she saw a cat, someone she knew, or (her second favourite pastime), another dog to sniff, she would bolt straight towards it.

We cross the road, then down a side street between the school and a few houses, and the footy oval comes into full view.

On weekends there will be a likely be a game of footy or cricket in full swing, with the sounds of the game echoing round the neighbourhood.

I wander round to check the scoreboard, watch the game for a while, and chat to one or two of the many spectators to see what’s happening.

Georgie doesn’t miss the chance to introduce herself to a few new people, another of her favourite pastimes.

Some of them give her a perfunctory pat, and just keep walking, but any who are dog people are struck by her friendliness and give her a good welcome, some even stooping or kneeling to talk to her.

Seizing her chance, she will jump up and give them a good lick right on the mouth. They shriek with enjoyment, but stand up quickly to avoid a second helping.

During the week there are far less people, but a range of things go on.

You will meet the earnest young curator, also a current player, out in the middle mowing or rolling the pitch to perfection. It does seem to play very well.

Then there’s big Bruce the goalpost man.

He has a long attachment to one of the junior football clubs that call this ground home, for which he and his sons all played.

Those days are over, but somewhere along the line Bruce got the job of installing, removing and storing the goal and point posts before and after the season, and he still does it. His way of “putting back”, as he cheerily tells me.

Then of course there are training nights.

If it’s footy there are several groups, mostly young players, all over the ground doing training drills.

At the centre of each group an older person roars instructions and frank feedback for the participants.

Some of the drills are quite complex and there is much laughter when a major stuff up occurs. This

Friendly and good-natured: Gil reflects on his walks through the neighbourhood with his dog Georgie, who has no trouble making friends with everybody she meets. photograph supplied usually results in a few compulsory laps of the oval, but the overall spirit is good humoured, and it’s good to see.

Of course, Georgie would love to run around with them all, but she would create havoc and must be on the lead, however there are always quite a few spectator mums for her to meet and try to charm.

In cricket season most of the training is in the nets, of which there are two, each with five or six bowlers plying their trade.

Some are young kids learning to bowl, but also there are tall, fit young men with a long run up who look terrifyingly fast even from the side.

I like to walk Georgie round behind the nets and get the batsmen’s view, all of whom are helmeted and have a full array of padding, worn over their day clothes.

It’s a serious contest between them and the bowlers.

The batsmen like to drive one straight back past the bowler, and bowlers like to see those plastic stumps rattle and totter.

It was at one of these cricket training sessions that one of my favourite dog walk memories began.

As Georgie and I set off that day we could hear the unmistakeable sound of bats hitting cricket balls.

I remember noting that it was Monday - not a usual training night, and as we came to the ground and could see the players milling about over at the nets, something else was different ... it was the voices ... of course ... they were women’s voices!

I’m a huge supporter of the burgeoning participation of women in sport, and I had heard that my neighbourhood club had started a team, and here they were!

As I hurried Georgie around to watch them, I could see they had quite a good number at training, at least 20, including some of the men’s team helping with coaching, and there were kids everywhere.

Usually it’s the mums watching the kids, but here this is reversed.

I wanted to talk to them, hear their story, find out when I could watch them play, and as usual Georgie went straight up and introduced herself. I recognised some of them from the pub, and soon we were chatting.

They were very friendly and seemed pleased that someone was interested, even if it was only an old bloke with a dog.

I found they were in a Sunday competition with three other teams, from Morwell, Sale and Bairnsdale, and they gave me the date of their next home game, which was some months ahead, early in 2020.

On the day, something else happened, I missed their game and the season was over, but in the meantime I saw many more of their training sessions and got to know them more. There was always plenty of laughter and chatter, and they would call out “g’day young fella!” as Georgie and I walked past.

I was overjoyed when the 20/21 season started, I saw them again at training and found they would be playing at home against the Bairnsdale team on Sunday, January 19 from about 10am.

The girls didn’t think much of their chances, as Bairnsdale had a few highly-rated players.

But this time at least I turned up!

Our girls batted first and I arrived in time to see one of them, a stylish left-hander, score a blazing 50, with many boundaries all around the ground.

In this comp you have retire at 50 to give others a go, but you can come back after the ninth wicket, and keep going until the last wicket falls.

Our champion left-hander duly came back in, crunched a couple more fours, then holed out, and the team was all out for 94. She was cheered off the ground.

It was Bairnsdale’s turn at the crease.

They made a steady start, losing only three wickets as they closed in on the target. One of their openers, a tall right hander, was a bit stuck on 49 and eventually nudged one behind square for the half-century, and as it turned out, scored the winning run.

As she raised her bat, it was the Bairnsdale contingent’s turn to cheer, and I noticed many of them were kids. Georgie and I were sitting nearby, and I witnessed something that will stay with me.

A girl of about 11 or 12 with a big smile ran up to her small group of friends and said breathlessly “Mum just made fifty”!

Right in front of me a little boy of about eight years of age, watching the game on his own, punched the air and said to himself, but loud enough for me to hear “Go Mum”!

It all suddenly became real for me and tears welled. This was a young mum, doing something she loved, out there batting, and she had come all the way from Bairnsdale and scored a fifty in front of her kids.

Imagine the mood in the car on the way home!

As I sit typing in my comfortable chair reflecting on all this, I turn to Georgie, fast asleep on her stinky old doona and say in an infantile voice: “Thanks for all the adventures little doggy”.

Her head bobs up, she looks at me quizzically, wags her tail slightly, and goes back to sleep.

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Top job: Wellington Shire Council Mayor Garry Stephens with artist Shane Priestley in front of the Thanks First Responders mural. photographs supplied

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Majestic murals

ROSEDALE is no stranger to bushfire.

In 2019, a summer blaze to the south of the pastoral Wellington Shire town saw over 12,000 hectares lost. Its economy took a hit and it left a tangible impact on the people of the area.

But the town is bouncing back and local artists Sue Coppock and Shane Priestley have recently completed murals in the central Prince Street Reserve that form part of Rosedale’s Bushfire Recovery Project.

Priestley’s work, titled Thanks, First Responders, pays tribute to the firefighters who battled the 2019 blaze and the regional fires of 2020. Included in his mural is a water-bomber helicopter, which flew day and night in 2019 and was key to finally beating the flames.

Sue Coppock’s Interactive Mural provides a series of perfectly Instagrammable moments, with backgrounds that trick the viewer into believing subjects are seated on a chair, a swing, or have sprouted beautiful butterfly wings.

Coppock’s murals encourage playful connection and can be found on Facebook using the hashtag #rosedalephotowall.

“Rosedale’s talented artists have given the town a splash of colour and created a new focal point for locals and visitors,” Wellington Shire Council Mayor Garry Stephens said.

“Shane’s tribute to the town’s fire fighters is poignant, and Sue’s interactive murals are a lot of fun. People love them,” Cr Stephens said.

A $10,000 grant was provided by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, with assistance from Wellington Shire’s Emergency Management Team, to promote community connection and resilience.

While the community initially voted to hold a First Responder’s Appreciation Day event, COVID restrictions saw the focus switch instead to murals as a safe way to encourage community connectivity and creativity.

Prince Street Reserve also hosts a monthly Sunday Community Market which provides a great opportunity to check out the murals and join in the fun.

Outstanding: Sue Coppock’s interactive mural includes a fish pond and goldfish.

Colourful: Sue Coppock’s interactive mural includes large butterfly wings.

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Debate over duck season

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In sight: The 2021 duck hunting season has been announced with a number of changes, infuriating those for and against the recreational activity.

THE 2021 duck hunting season has been announced with a number of changes, infuriating those for and against the recreational activity.

The Game Management Authority announced on Saturday that this year’s season will be shorter, begin later, and have a lower bag limit.

Beginning Wednesday, May 26, the season will span 20 days, and close 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, June 14.

Hunting start times will be delayed until 8am from Wednesday, May 26, until Sunday, May 30.

Hunters have a daily bag limit of two birds, and will be prohibited from hunting the Blue-winged Shoveler across Victoria, and the Grey Teal and

Chestnut Teal north of the Princes Highway. The restrictions on hunting Grey Teal are because of reduced numbers and breeding.

Given the similarity in appearance of the Grey Teal and the female Chestnut Teal, both species will be prohibited from being hunted north of the Princes Highway.

Chestnut Teal are more commonly found in coastal wetlands, south of the Princes Highway, where they are permitted to be hunted.

The GMA said together with partner agencies such as Victoria Police, it would be patrolling public lands and private properties to ensure compliance with hunting, animal welfare and public safety laws.

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As in previous years, the GMA said it would continue to monitor conditions in the lead up to and during the season, and where warranted, wetlands could be closed to hunting to protect concentrations of rare threatened species.

In response, Field and Game Australia released an emotional statement, saying it was outraged over the changes which it believed were strategically buried “amongst the news of ongoing tennis tournaments”.

“This announcement is outrageous to FGA and our members will not accept these modifications as these have not been made based on science and data, but more on appeasing those opposed to a duck season,” the statement reads.

“Coming off the back of a series of natural disasters and a pandemic, this is not what regional Victoria deserves for its economic recovery, especially during the onset of winter when most people would not travel on holidays.

“Internally, within the team and the board, we are struggling to justify our participation in this broken and biased season-setting process, where decisions are based on politics rather than on science and data.

“And to be restricted from hunting certain species, such as Teal, in areas which hunter conservationists have helped conserve, is inconceivable.”

Field and Game Australia said it will be writing to new Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas requesting she appoints an independent body to review the authority’s decision making and season setting process in determining their recommendations.

Nationals Leader Peter Walsh also slammed the season’s announcement, saying it sent the clearest message yet that the government had turned its back on regional Victorians.

“It’s the second year in a row that hunters have lost their season after Daniel Andrews’ COVID shutdowns in 2020,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor government will sell out any Victorian to secure radical green votes in the city.”

Conversely, RSPCA Victoria voiced its disappointment over the announcement of a season at all, urging the authority to review its decision.

Chief executive Dr Liz Walker said there were multiple, evidence-based reasons why the 2021 season should not proceed, including concerns around duck wounding rates and declines in waterbird populations.

“Duck hunting results in a substantial number of ducks being wounded, with some surviving, whilst others will suffer before eventually dying,” she said.

“Australian studies show approximately 26 per cent of birds shot with a shotgun will be wounded or maimed.

“Comparing this wounding rate of 26 per cent with the reported total harvest figure of 238,666 from the 2019 season (as the 2020 season was impacted by COVID-19), we estimate that over 62,000 ducks were wounded and not killed outright in the 2019 season.”

Dr Walker said of further concern were survey findings from the GMA’s summary report of hunters’ knowledge showed only 37 per cent of duck hunters could answer questions correctly that related to minimising wounding, and 87 per cent were not able to correctly answer how to dispatch downed ducks.

While the Agriculture Minister recently told the ABC the government had no plans to ban duck hunting, pressure is mounting after December’s release of the GMA’s 2021 season considerations painted a bleak picture for the future of duck hunting in Victoria.

The considerations noted that despite reaching

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La Nina thresholds in October, widespread aboveaverage rainfall had not eventuated in 2020.

The authority said drought conditions between 2017 and 2019 had a significant negative effect on the health of wetlands and waterbird populations, with little large-scale waterbird breeding since 2013 (excluding 2016).

Duck abundance is the sixth lowest year recorded in 38 years, declining 23 per cent from 2019, despite an increase in available habitat.

Generally, when habitat availability increases so does game duck abundance, but this had not happened in 2020, the report reads.

The considerations include the Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction that rainfall in southern Australia was not likely to be sufficient to relieve long-term rainfall deficits, and higher than average temperatures over most of Victoria were likely to result in greater rates of evaporation and drying of wetlands.

They note hunting activity was significantly reduced in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions, the five and a half week season and three bird bag limit, but said despite this, waterbird abundance and habitat availability were continuing to show long-term decline.

The GMA listed Sale as the top town in Victoria for the total reported number of ducks harvested in 2020, despite the Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s warning not to consume ducks from the Heart Morass area because of the high levels of PFAS (per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) found in local ducks.

While in 2018, an Australian panel found there was “no current evidence that suggests an increase in overall cancer risk”, international studies have found links between PFAS chemicals and breast and liver cancers, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency has stated there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans.

When developing advice on seasonal arrangements, the Game Management Authority consults with invited hunting organisations and animal welfare and conservation groupsbefore making a recommendation to the Agriculture Minister.

In its submission, Field and Game Australia called for a 2021 season that reverted to pre-dawn hunting times on its first weekend, while Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and the Victorian Duck Hunters Association strongly supported a full 12-week duck season in 2021 with a10 bird per day bag limit.

RSPCA Australia, the Coalition Against Duck Shooting, Animals Australia, Birdlife Australia and Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting called for the season to be completely closed, based on “dire environmental factors, significant longterm decline of all waterbird indices, lack of critical data concerning protected species and a lack of social-economic impact studies”.

The Agriculture Minister and the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister have the power to jointly make changes to season arrangements to ensure that hunting remains sustainable, responsible and safe.

Both ministers agree on the arrangements for the forthcoming season based onthe GMA’s recommendation, and after considering any additional advice from their departments.

Recreational duck hunting is banned in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

All licensed hunters must pass a Waterfowl Identification Test before being permitted to hunt ducks.

Details of the 2021 duck season, including any wetland closures, will be regularly updated on the GMA website.

Chunxing CEO responds to claims

CHUNXING Corporation Pty Ltd is part of a privately owned company.

The group has investments in Australia, China, Thailand, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

The allegation of ‘state ownership’ is false and misleading.

The inference of any connection with the ‘Belts and Roads’ program is also false and misleading.

Chunxing Corporation Pty Ltd satisfied all environmental approval requirements.

The Environment Protection Authority, Victoria’s independent environmental regulator, granted a works approval for the facility and no third party applications for review were filed in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

No environmental effects statement was required for the proposal.

On independent environmental expert advice the Latrobe City Council planning officers recommended that planning permission be granted.

This recommendation was overturned by the councillors and a proceeding was subsequently filed in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Concurrently, the project which delivers important waste and resource recovery infrastructure for Victoria, was identified by the state government as being part of the Development Facilitation Program aimed at revitalising the Victorian economy.

The facility is identified as an important resource recovery infrastructure in Victoria’s Recycling Infrastructure Plan.

Chunxing Corporation has commenced preparation for the facility and looks forward to contributing to the local, regional and state economy through provision of employment, investment in advanced resource recovery technology and provision of resource

Online comments HESC PILOT PLANT REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE Robert Clench: It’s not relevant whether it uses coal or not, it’s carbon footprint is the way it will be judged. Hopefully it is a clean energy solution.

Yuri Pastuszyn: Will this be exported to SE Asia at fire sale prices, like the LPG production in Queensland, while the consumers in Australia are paying world record prices for energy products.

Stan Kerrigan: When does the protesting begin. Some people will as they don’t want industry or employment anywhere near anything. They will find something.

Michael Shears: What are the by-products ... and how are they stored/disposed of?

Chris Constantine: I wonder who’ll try to shut this one down.

Phill Robinson: I think it is great.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ISSUED FOR THE LATROBE VALLEY Marcus Hiam: The Gippsland rain dome will protect us.

Christine Lake: Another good reason for staying inside.

Phillips DawnLa: 5:30 and still waiting for it to hit.

recovery services for waste lead acid batteries - a service that is currently not available in Victoria.

Dr Lakshman Jayaweera, Chunxing Corporation chief executive officer

How about that weather?

IN 1650, one weather forecaster forecast four periods of short intensive cold periods by 2050.

He listed the dates on the first three and not on the fourth one.

On May 1, we had the coldest day and night on

record and from that date until Christmas week, in the hills we only had four nights we did not use electric blankets or extra blankets.

In the New Year’s week, the temperature dropped to -1 on Mt Baw Baw. In early August last year our -2 degrees dropped to -7 degrees.

Although I’ve been farming since 1946 it’s the first time I’ve seen a herd of cattle sheltering under the same tree.

They wouldn’t brave the frost.

For the natural native lovers, the Thorpdale Road where it

hits the Mirboo North Road has the greatest display of fern trees seen in living memory.

Les Horsfield, Thorpdale

There is power in consistent, determined and respectful community action

WHETHER or not you are in favour of the proposed ULAB plant, it has definitely sparked some lively debate!

But it has raised an important question about what level of pollution people consider it is acceptable to live with?

There will be lots of individual opinions on this, but there are also a lot of facts.

The Works Approval Application which Chunxing Corporation submitted to the EPA repeatedly highlighted that the emissions from the proposed ULAB plant were minuscule in comparison to the pollution which was already present in our local environment, largely due to emissions from the power stations.

I found it confronting to see it written so clearly in black and white how much air pollution is already present in Latrobe Valley, and moreover, this was presented as completely ‘normal’ and acceptable.

Because our air does not look visibly dirty, and most of the time it doesn’t smell, it can be easy to dismiss the issue completely.

And for those who don’t feel comfortable with the existing air pollution it can be hard to engage when life is already so busy and it is such a big issue outside of your power to control.

I used to think it was impossible to affect change in the cogs of government and big industry, but I am learning that there is power

in consistent, determined and respectful community action.

There are a lot of exciting initiatives happening within this space with opportunities to make a real impact.

It is always worth investing time to do your own research, but if you want to engage further then please get in touch with me through my email address geraldine@ healthyfutures.net.au Geraldine McClure, Churchill

Time to support new ventures is now

IT seems to me every time a new venture is proposed for the Latrobe Valley all the knockers come out and condemn it.

I am sure a lot of these people or their relatives would at some stage worked at Hazelwood.

Where do they expect the young people who are leaving school to obtain a career?

Well certainly not the Valley thanks to all the people who are hellbent on objecting to every single venture put forward.

Rosemary Beange, Traralgon

Honouring our ‘Nashos’

AUSTRALIA’S national servicemen, affectionately known as Nashos, played a unique and invaluable role in serving our country and each year on February 14 we honour them on National Servicemen’s Day. Throughout history, Australia has had four periods of compulsory national service, most recently between 1951-1959 and 1964-1972, with more than 280,000 national servicemen serving since the Second World War. Under the National Service Act 1951, all men turning 18 on or after November 1, 1950

were required to undertake 176 days standard recruit training in the Navy, Army or Air Force, followed by five years in their respective Reserves. Intake was cut back in 1957 and a birthday ballot was introduced to decide who would be selected.

National service was reintroduced in 1964 as concerns grew about the security of Australia due to conflicts in nearby regions and more than 60,000 ‘Nashos’ would serve between then and 1972.

Men who turned 20 years of age were required to register and were chosen for service through a birthday ballot held twice a year.

Of those called to serve, more than 15,000 served in the Vietnam War, where some 200 lost their lives and more than 1200 were wounded. Two national servicemen also died while serving in Borneo in 1966.

As a nation we should always remember the service and sacrifice of our Nashos. The Australian War Memorial will honour our Nashos through the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on February 14 with a representative from the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia laying a wreath.

I encourage all those in the community to learn more about the National Service Scheme of 1964 by visiting the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Anzac Portal - https:// anzacportal.dva.gov.au.

On National Servicemen’s Day we say thank you for your service to all our Nashos and remember their service and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Federal Member for Gippsland

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news The group hold their meetings at 2 Avondale Road, Morwell (opposite the International Rose Garden).

They are a social group and would love new people to come and enjoy a Monday with them.

A cost of $4 covers your tea, coffee and cookies, as well as great company.

They are open from 10am-2pm.

Following a bad year of COVID-19, the Morwell Art Group is glad to say that they are now open again.

They are a community group who love art and craft, so come along and join them.

For more information, phone president Ruby on 0431 540 069.

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart Traralgon Bridge Club duo’s successful week

DON Tylee and Helen McAdam had a very successful week at the table recently, winning both the Monday and Thursday competitions.

The pair also bid and made a seven no trump contract - the most difficult contract to achieve in bridge.

The Thursday session attracted eight full tables, the largest field so far since the post COVID-19 resumption.

It was a close competition in the North/South direction as the top four pairs were separated by just over two percentage points.

Pairs played the first round of the Monday Club Championship.

This is a two-week event that is open to all members.

Results: Monday, February 1 - North South Barbara Brabets and Anne Moloney 57.08 per cent; Joe Taylor and Ros McEvoy 55.42 per cent; Phillip Goode and Barbara Barr 50.83 per cent. East/West - Helen McAdam and Don Tylee 63.57 per cent; Fred Kaminsky and Egbert Tzoe 58.57 per cent; Heather Watt and Anne Howes 54.29 per cent.

Thursday, February 4 - North/South Geoff Dixon and John Marsiglio 54.76 per cent; Ken Tierney and Anna Field 54.41 per cent; Anne Den Houting and Ros McEvoy 52.83 per cent. East/West - Helen McAdam and Don Tylee 69.49 per cent; Peter Lonie and Marion Taylor 61.26 per cent; Kay Baxter and Gael Feore 61.06 per cent.

Traralgon and District Art Society

CHILDREN’S art classes commence at 4.30pm on Thursday, February 11 for the Traralgon and District Art Society at Dunbar Road, Traralgon.

Morwell RSL trivia night fundraiser

Riding along: Members of the Traralgon and Morwell Pedallers during their recentodyssey along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to Glengarry. photograph supplied

Traralgon and Morwell Pedallers (TRAMPS)

ON Sunday, January 31, 15 riders left Morwell for an easy ride to begin the new year.

The group rode to Loy Yang on the way to Traralgon for morning tea.

The tour cruised the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to Glengarry for a delightful lunch at the Glengarry Station cafe.

Their next ride will be a memorial ride in honour of the late Richard Jeffery.

It will be two short rides from Traralgon starting at 9am, at the ASIC car park.

The ride fee will go to the Gippsland Rotary Centenary House; a favourite charity of Richard’s.

TRAMPS welcomes new riders.

For more information visit their website: www.tramps.org.au or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ www.tramps.org.au or contact Tim 0407 749 604 or Vance 0403 662 288

Award recipients

LATROBE Valley’s University of the Third Age had two recipients of awards this Australia Day in Ruth Vanderzalm and John Lawson.

U3A congratulates both Ruth and John, who have dedicated much of their lives to serving the community.

Human Connections in Latrobe

PARTNERS within the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone are working together to learn from Latrobe Valley communities about what helps people to connect with each other and feel like they belong.

The ‘Human Connections Latrobe’ project is a collaboration with the Latrobe Health Advocate the Latrobe Health Assembly (LHA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA).

Human beings are social creatures and as far back as we can trace, humans have thrived in social groups.

Humans participate together in society through social groups, community activities, neighbourhoods, schools and workplaces.

Connection to others helps to form

Little legend: Rosedale Fire Brigade is selling Captain Koala soft toys to raise funds for a new brigade-owned support vehicle. The Captain Koala’s cost $19.95 each and are available at St. Mark’s Op Shop, Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm or by calling 5199 2818. photograph supplied our identity, teach us skills, improve our mental health, and enhance our quality of life.

Feedback from Latrobe Valley communities will help all of us learn about the value of social connections, how we can enhance our sense of belonging and how we can support and develop opportunities for people to connect.

People’s opinions and suggestions will be used by project partners to identify any opportunities for change as well as any potential innovations that could be developed for our communities into the future.

The partner organisations would like to better understand the social connections in the Latrobe Valley

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and to explore ways to improve health and wellbeing and a sense of belonging in our community.

People’s involvement during this process is important and their opinions and suggestions valued.

The organisations are listening to local communities using online and in person engagement activities.

If people live, work or study in the Latrobe Valley their opinions and suggestions about what helps people to connect with each other and feel like they belong are welcomed.

Friends and family can be asked to get involved too - the more people heard from, the better the groups will understand what helps us to connect.

People can connect with the partners in these ways: ■ Go to the Engage Vic survey at www.lhadvocate.vic.gov.au, https:// engage.vic.gov.au/social-connectionslatrobe ■ Meet the Advocate at Moe Library on Thursday, February 18 from 10:30am to noon.

■ Register for an online forum at a time that is suitable :https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ human-connections-in-latrobetickets-138903372727 The forums will be held on Tuesday, February 16 (12 noon-1.30pm), Friday, February 19 (9.30am-11am) and Thursday, February 25 (5.30pm-7pm).

You can also drop by and have a chat on Saturday, February 27 from 9am to 1pm at Traralgon Farmers Market.

“People in Latrobe have talked to me about the importance of staying connected to others and living in a society that is inclusive of everyone.

Being connected to others helps us to stay active and is good for our mental wellbeing,” Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson said.

“The collaboration of key members of the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone is enabling us to reach out to more people across Latrobe and hear what helps us to connect and stay connected even in difficult times like those we’ve recently experienced. I want to encourage as many people as possible to participate.

“I have heard that people in Latrobe want to stay connected with each other and to enjoy an inclusive and safe place where everyone can be themselves.

“Communities have consistently shared with me their aspirations to stay connected and to help others who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness, particularly during the time of COVID-19.”

Latrobe Valley Authority chief executive officer Karen Cain said the chance to collaborate would benefit many in the region.

“The Latrobe Valley Authority is really pleased to be working in partnership and to be contributing to this important work with the Latrobe Health Advocate and other local leaders - to listen and learn from our community about what helps them connect with each other and feel like they belong,” she said.

Morwell Art Group

CALLING all artists and crafters.

Morwell Art Group is having a membership drive.

MORWELL RSL intends to sponsor three or four veterans or dependents to complete the Kokoda Track in June 2022.

To raise funds for that trip, a trivia night will be held on the third Saturday of every month throughout 2021.

The first trivia night will take place on Saturday, February 20.

Cost is $10 per person (tables of six).

The lounge will open at 7.30pm with the trivia to start at 8pm.

For more, contact Morwell RSL on 5134 2455.

Friends in Song Choir

FRIENDS in Song Choir is looking for mature people interested in joining their choir.

The choir practice every second Friday afternoon.

These practices take place at Morwell East Senior Citizens Centre in Vary Street, Morwell.

The end result being that the group sing at Nursing Homes.

Practice is from 1.30pm to approximately 3pm if interested please call Judy on 5135 6126 or Merilyn on 5122 2329.

Rosedale Country Market

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

The next market is on Sunday, February 14 and features hot food, hot/cold drinks, produce, art and craft, upcycled goods, music, demonstrations and kids activities.

Gates open at 6am for stallholders, with new stallholder bookings now being taken and buskers are welcome.

For inquiries phone 5199 2818 or mobile 0427 522 787.

Gippsland Vehicle Collection

GIPPSLAND Vehicle Collection, at 1A Sale Rd, Maffra, is holding its annual Swap Meet on Sunday, April 18.

Car and motorbike parts, collectibles, man cave supplies and garage-enalia will be the order of the day and the site fee is $10. (Including driver) $5 entry fee for buyers.

Sellers can set up from 7am Camping is available on Saturday night by appointment.

For more information contact Mike on 0402 084 302 or visit www. gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au

Moe Art Society

THE Moe Art Society Inc is pleased to announce that it has recommenced activities on Thursdays at Old Gippstown Heritage Park, Moe. In regard to COVID-19 safety, the art group will continue to follow COVID-19 hygiene practices in line with the regulations and conditions set down by Heritage Park management.

New members are always welcome.

All enquiries to Beryl Galloway 0407 271 686 or Karen Rosato 0400 278 565.

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Rosedale RSL garage sale on Sunday

room, open the door to discovering your ancestors, and find new ways to tackle the problem of finding an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found!

ROSEDALE RSL’s garage sale will be held on Sunday, February 14 between 9am-1pm at the RSL Hall in Hood St, Rosedale.

Among the items on offer are DVDs, books, plants, household goods, clothes, CDs and wool, while the sausage sizzle will sate the appetites of many.

Feelin’ It - Tactile Art

FEELIN’ It - Tactile Art is being run by the Gippsland All Abilities Social Group.

Are you a person with a creative mind, that loves to make things with their hands?

Join them for a tactile focused art making session, held on the last Monday of the month.

Venue and date, and time will be confirmed All abilities welcome, bring a support worker if required. Wheelchair accessible. Cost: $10.

What is supplied: Basic art materials.

What to bring: Journal, preferred art materials.

Register your interest by emailing Philip Chalker on all.abilities.social. group@gmail.com or visit www. gippslandallabilitiessocialgroupblog. wordpress.com

Morwell Bowling Club’s support for top book

FOLLOWING the recent article Tales of the Valley article by Gil Tipping in The Express about The Five Scots, the last surviving member Gavin Dykes has been overwhelmed with requests for copies of his 2019 book about the boys.

Finding he had only three left, he approached the Morwell Bowling Club, who had financed printing the book, to see if they had any.

The club had none left, but offered to pay for a second print run, of another 100 copies, with expected availability in the first half of 2021.

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy should contact the club on 5134 3449 to place an order.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway calling for volunteer tradies

THE Walhalla Goldfields Railway - (WGR), a not for profit, voluntarily operated tourist railway which attracts many visitors to Walhalla and Gippsland in general.

WGR currently has a brand-new self-propelled Rail Motor under construction at its Thomson Workshops.

This is historic in that it is the first such railmotor to run-on narrowgauge track in Victoria.

“We urgently need qualified volunteer tradespeople to help us complete this project,” WGR president Philip Milbourne said.

“We need diesel mechanics, fitters and turners, welders, carpenters and general handy people.

“No matter whether you are interested in trains or not, this is a great way to make friends and achieve something wonderful that will attract more visitors to Gippsland.

“It doesn’t stop there though.

“We have two diesel locomotives to restore, carriages to build, signals to install, new track work to set up and picnic areas to create.”

If you can help, please contact the railway today and be part of a team of people that care about tourism in Gippsland.

“That little boy or girl inside of you that always wanted to toot the

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Activity: Moe/Newborough Keenagers Table Tennis Club are seeking to attract new players interested in playing table tennis. photograph supplied train whistle is calling you to get on board,” Mr Milbourne said.

Moe/Newborough Keenagers Table Tennis Club

MOE/NEWBOROUGH Keenagers Table Tennis Club are seeking to attract new players interested in playing table tennis.

Keenagers play at Latrobe Leisure Centre, Old Sale Road, Newborough.

Sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Sessional fees are $3 and insurance is $10 annually.

Keenagers is set up to promote recreational table tennis for older residents and retirees in the Moe/ Newborough area, having benefits deriving from this activity a friendly social setting.

It is a social stress free environment with no pennant competition structure with the emphasis on informal social games.

Playing table tennis provides a healthy lifestyle through coordination, balance, flexibility and the ability to exercise the mind.

It is also a good opportunity to “get out” and meet new people of similar ages and interests.

For more information, contact acting president Pat Esse (mobile) 0429 792 023, secretary David

Claxton (mobile) 0417 302 428 or treasurer Glenda Di Labio (mobile) 0400 587 270.

Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club

THE Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club are pleased to be able to resume workshop activities.

They meet at their clubrooms and large workshop within the grounds of Old Gippstown, down near McDonald’s on Lloyd Street Moe, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12 noon till 3pm.

Toymaking and other activities take place most Saturdays from 10am till 2pm.

New members are most welcome.

For further details on the club, contact the secretary Kevin Cale 0438 273 218, or come along to our clubrooms and have a look.

Toastmasters International

TOASTMASTERS International is a not-for-profit educational organisation whose mission is to help people develop their communication skills.

Good speaking skills are essential in business, community and home lives, help people work better, present ideas, give better presentations and

develop self-confidence.

Whether speaking skills are needed for large audiences, small group discussions or interviews, Toastmasters can help develop communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment, regardless of current comfort and ability level.

They meet every second and fourth Wednesday evening at 7.30pm, and finish at about 9pm.

Currently they are meeting on Zoom, but hopefully will be able to return to the regular venue at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.

Anyone interested can contact Fred Mattheyse at 0439 536 066.

SuppAUT

SUPPAUT is a parent-run group that aims to support one another as parents/families of a child/children with Autism.

The group is open for all, whether your child is a baby, pre-schooler, school aged - specialist school, mainstream school, home-schooled or an adult - we all need support and can support each other.

The group shares own experiences, problems, joys, successes and support each other with a listening ear and understanding.

It is a very informal gathering, sometimes a guest speaker is invited.

All parents/carers/family members are welcome and children/siblings are welcome too.

The group meets every first Friday of the month, except during school/ public holidays, at St Peter’s Café, 5-7 McDonald Street, Morwell from 10am-11.30am.

2021 meeting dates are as follows: Term 1 - March 5 Term 2 - May 7, June 4 Term 3 - August 6, September 3 Term 4 - November 5, December 3 (Christmas lunch).

For more information or enquiries about the group, phone Louise Varsaci 0414 540 296 or email varsaci@aussiebb.com.au

Research your family history

Helping hand: Tarra-Bulga National Park has put out the call for volunteers to assist at the Visitor Information Centre.

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DISCOVER the skeletons in your family tree.

Help is at hand if you are interested in finding out more about the background of your family.

The Mid Gippsland Family History Society Inc is reopening their library to the public again after almost a year of interruption to their service.

They are really excited to resume operation in February in their new room in the GEST building in Kirk St, Moe (the old library building).

All are welcome each Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.

Their experienced researchers will help you get you started in this rewarding interest, and introduce you to the extensive resources in their genealogy library collection.

So come along, check out their new

THE Dyson Group of Companies is pleased to announce the launch of the next round of the Dyson’s Community Grants.

This program has been established to provide grants in support of the many community groups and organisations around Victoria.

Program manager Grant Deacon said the program aims to help support community groups at grass roots level.

“Our first round of grants was very popular. The number of applications demonstrated how much need there is in the community for this type of support and Dyson’s is pleased to continue the program. There were twelve grants given in the previous round, all great community-based projects,” he said.

There are two rounds of grants annually, each with $10,000 available (maximum grant $1000).

Eligible organisations include schools, sporting clubs, not-for-profit groups, charities and emergency services.

“We are excited to support people who do great work in their communities, including volunteers, by giving them a helping hand,” Mr Deacon said.

This round of grants opens on February 25 and closes March 19.

All details, including an online application form, can be found at http://dysongroup.com.au/about/ community-grants

Tarra-Bulga National Park puts call out for volunteers

TARRA-BULGA National Park is one of only a handful of National Parks in the state that has an operational Visitor Information Centre.

In this day and age it is refreshing for visitors that are not familiar with the Park to be able to have face to face interaction with an actual human being.

This enables them to get the best information in regards to getting the most out of their visit.

At present they have vacancies for new volunteers to come on board and help to keep the centre open.

Full training and support will be provided.

You don’t even have to know that much about the park.

A list of answers for common visitor questions will be provided.

Long-term volunteers love the experience that working in the Visitor Information Centre offers.

Do you enjoy getting out in the community? If so please consider giving volunteering at Tarra-Bulga a go. For further details or to register your interest email friendsoftarra bulga@gmail.com or phone volunteer co-ordinator Jane on 5196 6182.

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

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

Pet Cemetery

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BELLA. Our best mate and companion, it has only been a day, but the tears and hurt are instant. You bought so much joy and happiness to our lives and others. I cannot imagine a day without you being there, wanting a treat or swim in your pool. You will be sadly missed. Forever in our hearts. R.I P. little mate. Alan and Denise.

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CLOTHES DRYER

4kg Fisher and Pykell, excellent condition, no longer required. $100.

Phone 0411 873 352.

GRANNY FLAT

For Sale

Landscaping Mulch

WALL entertainment unit, solid Tasmanian Oak $100. Large wagon wheel light fitting $100, or best offer. Phone 5127 3235.

WANTED TO BUY ●

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IPHONE 4S, white and black, all unlocked. 12 to 16GB, very clean, no marks or scratches, strong batteries, all with brand new accessories. $90 each. 0481 200 429.

Livestock

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ISA BROWN HENS

Point of lay, Isa brown hens, vaccinated $25 per bird or cheaper in bulk.

Phone 0499 921 997.

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Antiques and collectables Old furniture China Old tools Retro furniture Deceased Estates

FREE QUOTE

Phone Johnny on

0412 525 340 Yarragon Vintage Barn

NEWSPRINT REEL ENDS Price: $11 GST incl.

Available at the

Latrobe Valley Express Office

21 George Street Morwell

Enquiries: 5135 4444

Livestock

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

REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS 46 Queen Street, Warragul Phone (03) 5623 4744 - Fax 5623 6723

FORTHCOMING SALES

Saturday 13th February, Clearing Sale A/c Mrs D.D. Renshaw, 368 Copelands Rd, Warragul (Property Sold) Thursday 18th February, Pakenham Store Sale Friday 19th February, Warragul Bi Monthly Dairy Sale.

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5135 4455

Toyota Hilux workmate ute 2008 Panel saw, spindle moulder, 500ml thicknessor, 7.5kw compressor.

Selection of furniture grade timber and laminated panels.

Large quantity of furniture hardware, mirrors and leadlight panels.

Old and damaged stock.

Enquiries to Gerry on 0407 849 319

MOE

16 Bennett Street. Sat. 8am-12pm. No early callers. Collectables, clothes, bric-a-brac and etc.

MOE

20 Staff St. Sat. 8am-2pm.

2 seater leather couch, gas oven, driveway gates and bric-a-brac.

MORWELL, 20 Jane St, Saturday 8am-5pm. H/hold goods, gaming, DVDs, clothing, kitchen appliances, collectables, gardening tools and so much more.

MORWELL, 27 Roger St, Sat. 8am - 1pm. Furniture, household goods, knickknacks, garden tools, plants, plant pots, sewing machine and lots more.

MORWELL, 282 Commercial Rd. 9am-3.30pm.

Sat. Furniture, household and garage elec. goods, toys and something for everyone.

MORWELL, 2 Susan Crt. Sun. 8am-1pm. Household items including 2 door fridge/freezer, tools, camping gear, car parts, Statesman's rear lights.

MORWELL

Garage Sales

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YALLOURN N'RTH

1 Boundary Rd. Saturday.

8.30am. Clothes, bric-abrac, household goods, plants and lots more.

YALLOURN NORTH, 2 Anderson Ave. Sat. 8.30am. Dvd's plants, registered fold-up boat trailer, clothes and household items.

YALLOURN NORTH, 36 Kelso Road, Saturday 8am-2pm. Books, pew, vintage apparel, ladders, linen, craft, bric-a-brac and more.

Personals

Public Notices

NEWBOROUGH, 295 Old Sale Rd. Sat. and Sun. 8am-2pm. Toys, books, kids clothes, household goods, plants, garage items and more.

T'GON Finders Keepers secondhand goods, huge pink shed, 156 Argyle St. Full and overflowing, 7 days a week, 10am-6pm.

Phone 0408 388 407.

TRARALGON, 12 Saxby Crt. Sunday 8am-1pm.

Household goods, shed items, home decor, electrical goods and garden items and some toys.

TRARALGON, 4 Lachlan Close, Sat., 9am - 2pm.

Assort. glasses, vases, bric-a-brac, shoes, bags, ladies clothes, coats, jeans, DVDs, CDs, VCR videos, lots more. No early callers, cash only.

Home Maintenance

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Retirement Villages Act 1986 Benetas Hazelwood House of 59-91 Philip Parade, Churchill Victoria 3842

Notice to former residents

If you are a former resident of the retirement village/residential care facility named above, or you are the legal personal representative of a deceased former resident, this notice is to inform you that Latrobe City Council is making an application to the Director of Consumer Affairs in relation to the retirement village/residential care facility land and that this application may affect you.

Please contact Henry Morrison at Latrobe City Council on 03 5128 5641 for further information

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Mop Cop Cleaning

For your domestic cleaning needs.

Ph Steph 0427 203 930.

Painting/Maintenance

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

PLUMBING

General plumbing, repairs and maintenance, drainage and sewerage, roofing and guttering.

Small jobs welcome.

Phone Glenn 0437 327 Gippsland Guitar School, 879. Lic. No. 45333.

Tues. 2nd March $20 p/p. all ages, 8-80, beginners Jaybee Tours/Hazelwood to advanced, banjo and Coaches 0428 223 361. ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

Dandenong Market GUITAR LESSONS

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GENUINE caring gent, Big and small. Phone n/s, light social drinker, 0429 977 323. calm nature, good health, financially secure, own car, wide interests, would like to meet a lady 60-70 yrs, view to r'ship. Height/ (Western Victoria) weight not important, disa19th-22nd April 2021 bility okay. 0420 476 819.

4 days Wanted To Buy Cost $700 p/p Twin share Inc. meals, motel, attractions etc.

Hazelwood Coaches oil cans, bottles, cans and 0428 223 361 tins, cash paid. Call Peter 0408 580 813.

SILO TOUR

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GOLDEN FLEECE Public Notices

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HAZELWOOD COACHES

FOR HIRE / CHARTER

Home Maintenance

SLASHING

Anywhere in the Valley, no job too big or small.

Ring Sam 0417 375 270.

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ALL home maintenance and plumbing needs, quality service and reasonable rates. Warragul Residential, commercial, through to Morwell. Ph int./ext. No job too small.

Free quotes. Qualified Graeme 0429 810 842. tradesman. 0408 086 776.

Vic Marino's Painting

DAN'S LAWN CARE and HANDYMAN SERVICES

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49 seat belted Coach Toilet, A/C, etc. - Owner/Driver

Mark Bruerton 0428 223 361 mark@hazelwoodcoaches.com.au

0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

ELECTRICIAN

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

Hot Water Services, Heaters, Cookers, Ovens and all other gas appliances Domestic and Commercial

Ph 5176 6657

Business Opportunities

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FAMILY RUN MOTEL

Mowing Gardening Window Cleaning Gutter cleaning Rubbish removal

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS and INSTALLATIONS

Bridle Road, Saturday, 8am-12pm. Too many items to mention, look out for the balloons.

Traralgon, 75 Greenfield Drive. Saturday, 8-11am.

No early callers.

Friday 12th February, Koonwarra Store Sale

Clearing Sales

MOE, 62 Wirraway St, Saturday, 8am - 12.30.

Still lots more!!! Moving sale, household and shed items - something for everyone.

Moving House

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

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

73 Church Sreet, Morwell 20th - 21st February 2021

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

HAZELWOOD N'TH, 15 Tanners Road. Sat. 9am.

Garden ornaments, doll collection, wool, furniture, household items, tools and lots more.

Wine Cabinet

HAY

UV stable, economical, strong, waterproof, in stock.

1300 656 211 all hours. www.abctarps.com.au

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MOE, 1 Luke Street.

Deceased estate, half $95. Vintage Aircraft kits, price on all ticketed items. furniture, books. Phone Cash only sales. Saturday 7am - 3pm and Sunday 0438 744 955.

9am - 3pm.

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Garage Sales

CHURCHILL, 9 Winston Dve. Sat. 8-1pm. Moving Beautify your garden. Bulk sale, HUGE array of dance quantity available, $25m3. costumes, tents, furniture, 4 Shirley Ann Court.

Phone 0412 613 443 or h/hold items, electrical, Deceased Estate. Saturday books, DVDs, toys, board 8am - 2pm.

1800 468 733. games, much more.

Easily transportable Granny flat $15,000 o.n.o. Phone 0413 780 772.

100 small squares $5 each, can separate.

Hazelwood North. Phone 0447 040 447.

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM-5PM

Profitable 22 room Motel Business in the Latrobe Valley.

Trading at better than 70% occupancy with ROI of over 40%.

A well established clientele base with future bookings.

The hard work has already been done to create an easy leap into the industry. $335 000 o.n.o.

Genuine enquiries 0427 466 395

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HOUSE CLEANER

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Four hours, every 2 weeks required. 10 minute drive north of Moe. Phone 5160 1274.

NEEDED a Tandoori Chef, kitchen hand and delivery man for busy Indian Restaurant in Moe. Reg. roof restorer, roofs Contact 0433 919 087 to painted, gutter cleaning, start ASAP. shed and house ext. painting. Pensioners 20% discount. Free quote. Ph ZAAB ZAAB Thai Restaurant in Traralgon is now Mike 0499 947 001. hiring for the following positions: Qualified Chef (Wok cooking preferred), Cook, ● Gutter cleans ● Rubbish E x p e r i e n c e d removal ● Door locks Apprentice Chef, Kitchenrepairs ● Patch hand/Delivery Driver (own ● Fence and paint ● Taps and vehicle). Please submit washers. All things handy- your resume to: ZaabZaabthai@ man. 0468 917 775. gmail.com.au

Handyman Service

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT MORWELL TO 5G

Site Address: 537 Princes Drive, MORWELL VIC 3840 (site 301473. RFNSA 3840023) 1. The proposal will involve the following works: ● The installation of three (3) new panel antennas; ● The reconfiguration of existing technologies and addition of new technologies for 3G/4G/5G systems; and ● The installation of ancillary equipment 2. The proposed installations are deemed to be Low-impact Facilities pursuant to the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 Schedule-Facilities and Areas Part 1-Radio Facilities, Item 4, and Part 3-Low-impact facilities 3.1 Facilities (4)(a) based on the descriptions above. Consent from council is not required in this instance.

3. The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements.

4. This consultation is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code C564:2020.

5. Further information and/or comments should be d i r e c t e d t o : Community.Consultation@kordia.com.au or Kordia Solutions, 22 Taminga St Regency Park SA by 5pm Thursday, 25th February 2021.

Home Maintenance

LAWN MOWING

Pruning, weed spraying, mulching. Friendly, reliable service. Phone Rowan 0423 082 916.

MIB PLUMBING

L'il Bearz Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten

requires a Bachelor of Early childhood to join 0402 077 605 our family team on a ● High pressure water permanent, part-time jetting drain cleaning and basis. unblocking ● CCTV For the job criteria, camera drain diagnostics please email: ● 1.7 tonne excavator ● General plumbing needs simone.gillett@ ● Renovations, burst outlook.com pipes, water connections, OR sandra@ storm water, sewerage lilbearz.com.au and gas fitting.

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, our office will not be open to the public. An application form can be downloaded from our website: www.omeganetwork.com.au Email Expression of Interest to: info@omeganetwork.com.au or Mail to: PO Box 3075 Gippsland Mail Centre Vic. 3841

Brief description Chunxing Corporation Pty Ltd will soon commence to build a state-of-the-art Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling facility in Hazelwood North, Victoria. This facility will process 50,000 tonnes of ULAB into 27,000 tonnes of refined lead and other by-product streams.

As part of our ongoing commitment to employing locally, we are looking for a highly organised, hardworking and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to keep the office running smoothly. The ideal candidate will report to multiple managers with minimal direct supervision while maintaining the calendars and schedules for several departments. They need to have superb time management and organisation skills. The candidate will be comfortable with general office operations, including electronic correspondence, filing, typing reports and distributing mail. Our Administrative Assistant is one of the faces of our organisation, and therefore should have good people and communication skills in order to best work with our clients.

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An attractive salary will be negotiated for the most suitable candidate.

Contact details â&#x2014;? Email: office.au@jschunxing.com â&#x2014;? Tel: 0418 239 441 Dr Lakshman Jayaweera CEO Chunxing Corporation Pty Ltd

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PRODUCTION ESTIMATOR

We are seeking a full time Production Estimator to work out of our Traralgon office to obtain relevant quotes and pricing and provide accurate estimates on jobs.

Experience in a similar role with a volume builder and knowledge of residential codes and standards is required. Immediate start.

Contact: Melissa Vernon Melissa.vernon@simonds.com.au

A full time Mechanic is wanted to carry out all types of repairs and servicing in a busy, clean workshop located in the Sale area.

A current driver's licence is required with HR endorsement preferred.

Please send resume to: PO Box 1282, Sale VIC 3850

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Brief description Chunxing Corporation Pty Ltd will soon commence to build a state-of-the-art Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling facility in Hazelwood North, Victoria. This facility will process 50,000 tonnes of ULAB into 27,000 tonnes of refined lead and other by-product streams.

As part of our ongoing commitment to employing locally, we are looking for a Document Controller to maintain records and oversee document control for regulatory and legal compliance. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, capable of working well both independently and in teams. The Document Controller should be detail-oriented and comfortable communicating all issues clearly to the supervisor. Preference will be given to those with experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities â&#x2014;? Collect, scan and upload documents following set procedures â&#x2014;? Ensure all technical documents, such as reports, drawings and blueprints, are collected and registered in the system â&#x2014;? Document management software for everyday operations, maintenance and quality control â&#x2014;? Notify personnel of updated document versions and how to access them â&#x2014;? Print and distribute documents as necessary â&#x2014;? Work with documents and records across various departments Skills â&#x2014;? Qualification in computer science, business administration or similar field â&#x2014;? Knowledge of document management software and document capture mage capture systems â&#x2014;? Minimum of 2 years' experience in document or records management Experience working with many file types Ability to find and preserve paper documents Well understanding of construction documents The ideal candidate will be locally based in Gippsland with the necessary qualifications and experience, starting immediately.

An attractive salary will be negotiated for the most suitable candidate.

You will be employed in this position for the initial pre-approval, design, construction and commissioning stages of the project. Your position will then be reviewed after which a permanent, ongoing position is available.

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Gippsland Motor Group Pty Ltd

Our Sales Department is offering you an exciting opportunity to join our award winning team.

We are seeking a customer focused individual that possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to customer care and have the ability to work towards both individual and team targets.

Experience within the industry is desired but not essential however experience in customer service or hospitality will be highly regarded.

We offer a stable, satisfying and enjoyable work environment with ongoing support and training.

The successful candidate must hold a current driver's license and Police Check.

Gippsland Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be dealt with confidentially.

If you are seeking to be a part of a dynamic business with career opportunity please contact Marco Tripodi with your resume and cover letter via email to: mt@gmg.net.au Applications Close Wednesday 17 February 2021

DELIVERERS WANTED

MOE

Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 5136 5700 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

Strategic leadership role in the Disability Sector.

Deliver commercial and strategic priorities.

Supportive, experienced and engaged Team and Board.

Attractive package negotiated.

About Interchange Gippsland Interchange Gippsland is a leading Not for Profit Community Services Organisation based in Gippsland with offices in Morwell, Bairnsdale and Wonthaggi. Interchange Gippsland was formed in 1986 and is a registered NDIS provider.

Interchange Gippsland Mission is to: Support people with a disability and their families to achieve Our vision is: A community which values all people with a disability.

Our values are: Empowerment - Individuals' and families are empowered to determine their own needs.

Quality - We deliver high quality responsive service that is creative and flexible.

Respect - We recognise and value diversity and treat all with dignity and respect.

Our new CEO will lead and develop operations and governance to support delivery of the Board's strategic and commercial priorities.

We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified person with the ability to relate to people at all levels, someone that can inspire our team to achieve the identified strategic objectives. Our new CEO will continue to work with key stakeholders to identify new partnerships and develop commercial opportunities.

Reporting to an engaged board, the CEO has oversight of all strategy, policy development, finance, operations, business performance and HR and direct supervision of the leadership team.

CEO Responsibilities Overall leadership and responsibility for day-to-day management of the organisation.

Lead Interchange Gippsland's innovation and growth strategy.

Lead a caring culture of collaboration, growth, resilience, reflection and excellence.

Oversee, manage and report to the Board on strategy, operations and performance.

Manage regulatory environment and governance to ensure the organisation is protected.

Ensure effective administration and management information systems are in place.

Financial management of the overall organisational budget, including driving an income generation strategy to achieve financial sustainability and growth.

Provide leadership and direction to meet strategic goals, ensuring impact and outcome evaluation across all program offerings.

Establish enduring networks and create authentic partnerships across the disability sector.

Your Skills and Attributes Commitment and connection to Interchange Gippsland's mission.

Sound understanding of business principles and effective business operations.

Strong interpersonal skills to lead and interact with others in a professional manner.

Are committed to advocating and upholding the human rights of people with a disability.

Demonstrated leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector.

An inspiring leader, passionate about maintaining a strong organisational culture.

Critical problem solving skills in managing complex situations.

High level communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to utilise your leadership skills to connect with employees with clear goals and outcomes How to Apply If you are looking to join a growing organisation, built on strong foundations with a rich history and ready to execute our strategy and take Interchange Gippsland to the next level this could be the role for you!

For further information or to discuss the role please contact Debbie Knight â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;?

debbie@icg.asn.au or 0412 941150

Salary: Negotiable package based on skills, qualification's and experience.

For a copy of the Position Description and Application for Employment, debbie@icg.asn.au Applications 09/03/2021

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Applications are invited for the following full time positions (readvertised):

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

Chief Executive Officer Interchange Gippsland

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Head Librarian Information Technology Assistant

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Learning Support Officer (0.8) To commence as soon as negotiable.

Further information and application forms available at: www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded to: principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4pm Monday, 22nd February 2021

Warragul Junior School is also seeking applications for Casual Relief Teachers to commence as soon as possible.

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Monday 22 February 2021

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Warehouse experience would be an advantage. Resumes to: Logues Auto Wreckers email: sales@ loguewreck.com.au

PAINTERS WANTED

We are looking for qualified painters for full time/casual ongoing work in Latrobe Valley. Please contact Mick 0418 598 959.

ROOFERS WANTED

Must have experience in roof restoration. Must have car and abn. Immediate start. 0408 355 783.

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 5136 5700.

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.

Did you know?

Readership of The Express in the Latrobe Valley is more than 10 times that of the Saturday Age.

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POLYMER FABRICATOR Welding and Fabrication

Immediate Start - Possible long-term opportunity Full time hours A fantastic opportunity with a Victorian manufacturer for an experienced Plastic/Polymer welder and fabricator.

Your new company: Based in the Latrobe Valley we manufacture products for a range of industry. Due to an increase in projects, we have an opportunity to grow our team.

Your new role: Working as an integral member of the production team, you will provide fabrication and welding expertise relating to all stages of production and a wide variety of products. You will read and interpret technical drawings, accurately measure, cut, and set out jobs, and conduct plastic sheeting fabrication.

For the right candidate, on the job training will also be provided. The role includes workshop and some site work, this position is an opportunity for the right person to help grow the business and progress their career aspirations.

What you will need to succeed: As an experienced trade qualified fabricator/welder, you will have: ● A relevant trade qualification ● Experience in polymer fabrication (desirable but not essential) ● Certificates of competency in polymer fabrication will be highly regarded i.e. EF, Butt Welding or Extrusion welding ● Current working at heights, confined space (desirable but not essential) ● Forklift licence ● Driver's licence ● Excellent attention to detail ● The ability to read and interpret plans and drawings ● A strong focus on LEAN manufacturing ● A thorough understanding of production in a manufacturing business ● Reliability ● An ability to work in a team What you will get in return: Remuneration will be based on skills and experience within this type of role. ● A collaborative team environment ● Weekly pay cycles ● Nominated choice of superannuation fund What you need to do now: If you are interested in this role forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to adminvic@pfg-group.com.au

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Full Time/Part Time - Div 1 Nurse - United Medical Centre Moe

United Medical Centre Moe is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse for our very busy general practice. The successful applicant will report to the practice manager. This position is suited to someone who has prior clinical experience and is capable of working well in a team of professionals as well as individually.

Responsibilities include administering immunisations, wound care, assisting with minor surgical procedures, ordering stock and maintaining perishable stock. The successful applicant will have basic computer skills, good communication skills and be punctual.

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To commence 12th April 2021or later by negotiation An exciting opportunity exists to join an energetic and innovative leadership team at Catholic College Sale.

As the College Business Manager, you will have delegated responsibility for the effective financial management of College resources and the provision of business services. You will share in shaping the culture and direction of a College which educates 850 students in a challenging and supportive learning environment.

The recently refurbished one-campus site provides exemplary facilities and resources.

Catholic College Sale has the Catholic faith at its heart and is a community where the Marist charism, the Sion tradition and the values of Catholic Education are nurtured.

The College is jointly governed by the Bishop of Sale Diocese and the Provincial of Marist Brothers Australia.

Sale is located two hours east of Melbourne in rich farmland with ocean, lakes and mountains in close proximity. This position offers an ideal opportunity for someone choosing to live and work in this attractive, vibrant and prosperous region of Victoria.

Applications close 5pm 22nd February 2021.

For a full application package please contact Patricia Bergin Consultant, Energyforce patricia.bergin@energyforce.com.au As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Carpenter to join a National Training Organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to work with an established RTO who is committed to the training and development of its staff and the provision of quality training outcomes. The majority of the work would be carried out in the Gippsland and East Gippsland areas.

Co-ordination skills are critical as you would be required to work independently and autonomously while delivering Apprenticeship training throughout the region. Ongoing support from experienced Training Mentors is just a phone call away.

To be considered for the role you must have CPC30211 - Cert III in Carpentry or equivalent, and either hold TAE40116 - Cert IV in Training and Assessment or be willing to complete this course to be considered for an interview.

Generous base salary, a fully maintained car, home office and standard entitlements are offered.

To apply please forward your resume to mjennings@mmtc.com.au Confidential enquiries can be made to Mark Jennings on 0427 369 799

The Yarram Country Club is looking to hire new staff in 2021 QUALIFIED CHEF

We are seeking a Qualified Chef for immediate start.

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Casual Position available immediately for a Gaming/Bar Attendant. RSA and Module 2 in Gaming are essential. Must be available to work evening shift as well as weekend work.

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APPRENTICE CHEF

An exciting opportunity exists for an Apprentice Chef if you are looking for a career in hospitality and are passionate about food you could be just the person we are looking for. Full time opportunity and available to start ASAP. If you are interested in being part of our new 2021 team, please contact: Jodie Lothian on 5182 5399 or email your resume to: admin@yarramcountryclub.com.au

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Great Locations Permanent part time/full time Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits ● Flexible working hours Background: Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation based in the scenic coastal region of Lakes Entrance Victoria, that provides a range of clinical, therapeutic and trauma informed services and programs to Aboriginal individuals and families, who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing, or use family violence and to assist them to have a better understanding of family violence and able to make decisions to keep them safe.

Due to growth in the Organisation, we have a number of positions available and are seeking enthusiastic, caring and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team.

The roles are: Trainee - Admin/Finance Trainee - Admin/Prevention and Education Prevention and Education Support Worker Clinical Practitioner - Sexual Assault (Lead) Clinical Practitioner - Sexual Assault Mental Health and Well Being Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Practitioner Come and join a team of dedicated people who are committed and making a real difference into the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you are looking for a lifestyle or career change, we would love to hear from you.

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Application Details: To apply and receive a position description, please ring our Reception on 03 4110 2100 or email: jobs@ywahs.org.au Close of Business: Thursday, 4th March 2021.

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DOUMA (Goris), Johanna Frederika.

Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons Aged Care Moe on 6 February 2021.

Aged 80 years Dearly loved and loving wife Pieter (dec.) for 57 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ray and Nancy, Fiona, and Paul (dec.). Adored Oma to Brendan and Tori, Lauren and Ben, Renee and Tianah.

My beautiful Mum, such wonderful memories I will hold close forever.

Especially your sense of humour and wit. I'm sure family and friends will have lots of those moments too.

Rest now mum Even though your story has ended, we will all be able to share so many moments of fun, love and laughter of time spent with you.

Love you so much and my journey in life without you, will be harder than I imagine. Back with Dad and Paul. Always and every day, beside me and in my heart you will be.

Fiona XXX. To Oma, Your strength and caring nature will always be admirable to me. The memories with you will always be held close to my heart.

Love you always Tianah.

Mum, you were my guiding light through life, always willing to listen and give me the answers. I love you and will miss you. Ray. Joan, you will always be in our hearts. Thank you for all your love and care and for being an amazing mother-in-law and grandmother. We will miss you always.

Love Nancy.

To my dearest Oma, I will keep the fond memories with you close to my heart and miss you lots. You are at peace now with Pake and Paul. Lots of love from Lauren and Ben. XX We will miss you so much Oma. I will always remember all the times we played golf together and the walks with the dogs.

I'm glad you are finally back with Pake. We love you and will miss you both so much. Love Brendan and Tori.

Dear Oma, thank you for always being so kind and caring and always putting yourself before others whenever you could. I will always miss your warm soup, homemade appelmoes and your witty jokes. Lots of love, Renee.

FING, Isabel May. 25/1/1947 - 8/2/2021.

Beloved wife of Allan (dec.). Cherished mother of Kim, Chris, Tina, Leeanne and Robert. Mother-in-law of David, Shane and Mandy. Loving Nan of Troy, Kristy, Cassandra, Andrew, Frankie-Lee, Brianna, Keely, Makaila, Shaylee and Shaun.

Great Grandmother of Jace and Sophia.

A loving mother so good and kind, Loved by those she left behind, Silent thoughts bring many a tear, For a mother we miss, And loved so dear.

JOHNSTON (Derham), Elizabeth.

Betty passed away peacefully at Margery Cole Nursing Home on 8 February 2021.

Aged 89 years Loved wife of George (dec.). Much loved mother of Louise, Simon and Maureen, Andrew and Maree, David and Michelle.

Loving Grandmother of Caitlin and Daniel, Madison and Sarah, Jessica, Georgia and Samantha.

Rest Peacefully Miss you Always

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Daughter of Tom and Lucy. Late of "Latrobe View" Morwell North.

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DOUMA. The Funeral Service for Mrs Johanna Douma will be held at the Moe Presbyterian Church, Fowler Street Moe on MONDAY (15 February 2021) at 11am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Moe Cemetery. This service will be livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley JOHNSTON, Elizabeth funerals.com.au (Betty). go to funeral notices and Betty, click on Johanna's notice You were instrumental in for further instructions. bringing us together some 60+ years ago. Honorary aunty to Peter, Catherine, Brian, Christopher and MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 their families.

Place your tribute on Now you are at rest, and latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au reunited with George.

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George and Dulcie Harris and family.

FING. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation PARSONS, Gordon John. for Mrs Isabel May Fing Passed away peacefully will be held at Latrobe at LRH on 7 February Valley Funeral Services 2021.

Chapel, 260 Princes Aged 68 years Highway Traralgon on To my darling husband MONDAY (15 February Gordon, 2021) commencing at 10.30am.

Loved you yesterday, Love you still.

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Love you forever my MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON soulmate and friend. From TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on your loving wife Sandra, and sons Brendon and latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Dylan.

PARSONS, Gordon John.

Loved then now and always Love your brother Andrew, JOHNSTON. Jenny, Nathan, Darren The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation and Lachlan. for Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Johnston will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral PARSONS, Gordon.

Our memories of you are Services Chapel, 260 of a good friend and Princes H'way Traralgon unique personality, we WEDNESDAY (17 February valued your loyalty and 2021), commencing at kindness throughout all 1.30pm. these years. Condolences The Service will be liveto Sandra, Brendon and streamed. To view the Dylan. From Del Knight livestreaming please go to our website at: and family. latrobevalley funerals.com.au PARSONS, Gordon.

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JONES, Sylvia Alice.

Passed away on 12 July, 2020 at Tweed Heads.

PENDLEBURY, Colin Aged 86 years David.

Passed away peacefully at A Memorial Service will Latrobe Regional Hospital be held at St Mary's Traralgon on 8 February Anglican Church, Latrobe Road, Morwell. MONDAY 2021.

(15 February 2021) Aged 68 years Dearly loved husband of at 10am.

Raeleen for 41 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Helen, Lee and Craig.

Adored granpa o f MURFETT. Rachael, Michael, Claire, A Memorial Service for and Emerald.

Ian Murfett will be held SATURDAY (20 February 2021) at 2pm at the Traralgon Lutheran Church.

WILLIAMS, Barbara.

Passed away quietly at Please bring a small plate home on Monday, 8 of food for afternoon tea.

February 2021.

Aged 84 years Loving wife of Kevin (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and PARSONS. Paula, Mark and Julie. The Funeral Service and Adoring Nan of Ashlee Committal for Cremation and Brady, Matthew and for Mr Gordon Parsons Georgia will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Always in our hearts Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave Moe TOMORROW (Friday, 12 February WILLIAMES, Nessa Daisy. 2021) commencing at 1.30pm.

7/4/2003 - 5/2/2021.

Nessa passed away at This Service will also be home with her loving and live streamed. To view the devoted Mum and Dad live stream, please visit: and wonderful carers. You latrobevalley suffered for so long sweet funerals.com.au Nessy, never complaining, go to funeral notices and always with such a click on Gordon's notice beautiful smile. Free at for further instructions. last to run and fly safe and care free. Now with Nan and 2 Pops. Our deepest, heartfelt love to Sue and MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 Mark. Aunty Lynda, Uncle Place your tribute on Gary, Justin, Mandy and latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au their families.

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POTTS. A Graveside Service for Annette Rita Potts will take place at the Moe Cemetery on FRIDAY (12 February 2021) at 11am.

Following which a Memorial Gathering to celebrate Annette's life will be held at the Newlife Christian Centre, 71 Fowler Street, Moe commencing at 12 noon.

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WILLIAMES. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Nessa Williames will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell, on TUESDAY (16 February 2021), commencing at 1.30pm. If attending the Service please wear pink and/or yellow as these are Nessa's favourite colours.

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WILLIAMS. The Funeral of Mrs Barbara Williams will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Drive Traralgon on TUESDAY (16 February 2021), commencing at 1.30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Centenary House would be appreciated, envelopes available at the Service.

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In Memoriam

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METCALFE (Desira), Jacquelyn Maree.

22/2/1972 - 13/2/2019.

In the hearts of those who love you, you will always be there. Missing you heaps. Mum and family.

ROBINS, Raymond Stanley.

26/12/1932 - 10/2/2019.

Isobel Shirley.

8/2/1935 - 15/2/2020.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day dear Mum and Dad, That we do not think of you.

Much loved parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents.

Peter, Rhondell and family.

Carolyn, Gary and family.

Jenny, Steve and family, and Bruce.

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Sideline: Inside the Under-14.2 girls huddle. The team went down to Casey 48-23 last week. photograph supplied

Heartening results for Latrobe Energy BASKETBALL

LATROBE City Energy Under-18.1 Boys and Under-16.2 Girls have gone through the first grading phase of VJBL undefeated.

Both teams have played outstanding team basketball over the past three weeks and have now earned themselves a week’s rest.

The Under-16.2 Girls team have been a powerhouse in their division.

Winning all three grading games by large margins, this week they piled on the points against Casey and finished with a 51-point victory.

A standout performance on Friday night was Finn Boag in the Under18.1 boys.

Finn dominated the game with 25 points with his athleticism proving

too much to handle for Altona. While Finn had a terrific game, he didn’t take home the Café Evviva Player of the Week Award as it was awarded to Kade Jennings in the Under-14.1 boys team.

ROUND 3 RESULTS Under-14.1 girls: Energy 23-16 Frankston Under-14.2 girls: Energy 23-48 Casey 2 Under-16.1 girls: Energy 32-41 Dandenong Under-16.2 girls: Energy 63-12 Casey 3 Under-14.1 boys: Energy 39-36 Collingwood Under-14.2 boys: Energy 36-27 Mornington 3 Under-16.1 boys: Energy 71-47 Craigieburn Under-16.2 boys: Energy 39-44 Mornington 2 Under-18 boys: Energy 62-47 Altona

Moe downs Churchill BASKETBALL

LADDER

MOE Meteors lifted its record to 4-1 in the Country Basketball League Gippsland Men’s Conference with a dominant win against Churchill on Sunday.

The Meteors impressed in the 90-60 win over the Blue Devils at Latrobe Leisure, Newborough.

Christian D’Angelo hit a game-high 23 points for Moe, who were also well-served by Liam Fitzpatrick (16), Luis D’Angelo (16) and Jayden Van Dyk (14).

Churchill’s leading light was the impressive Ryan Canovan.

Canovan hit 22 points in a losing side, while Jordan Canovan contributed 15, but the defeat leaves the Blue Devils anchored to the bottom of the ladder.

On the other hand, the Meteors are one game off the pace set by unbeaten league leaders Maffra, who completed a successful double-header.

The Eagles took care of Warragul 91-82 at home on Saturday night before backing up on the road little more than 12 hours later.

Maffra did a good job to shake off a persistent Korumburra 96-81.

In the Women’s Conference, Moe split its double-header.

The Meteors were in brilliant shooting form on Saturday night,

MEN: Maffra 15, Moe 13, Korumburra 11, Warragul 8, Sale 6, Lakes Entrance 6, Churchill 5.

WOMEN: Korumburra 13, Moe 12, Warragul 12, Maffra 7, Lakes Entrance 4.

destroying Lakes Entrance 101-39 in the popular holiday spot.

Ten different Moe players got on the scoresheet in the demolition, headed

by Samantha Labros, who scored 22 points.

Caitlin Demczuk (13), Tahni Hodgins (12) and Abbey Noblett (10) all contributed double-figure point hauls.

But Moe’s return to its home court on Sunday ended in an 84-79 loss to Warragul.

The contest was an entertaining, up tempo affair, with both sides showing why they are so highly-ranked.

Abbey Noblett displayed great form for Moe, hitting a game-high 26 points, with Samantha Labros (14), Caitlin Demczuk (12) and Ella Cornish (12) in double-figures.

Despite those efforts, it was a Dallas Loughridge (24) and Tanarly Hood (18) propelled Warragul which claimed the spoils to maintain an unbeaten start to the season.

Power’s losing start

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND Power opened its NAB League Girls campaign on Saturday with a 62-point loss to the Tassie Devils in Craigieburn.

The Devils played some excellent football and led at every change in the 10.11 (71) to 1.3 (9) victory.

Grace McRae booted the Power’s lone goal at the 12 minute mark of the first quarter.

McRae who was busy throughout the match also earned the nod as Gippsland’s best player.

Matilda Van Berkel,Taylah Bourne, Jordan Sochackyj, Sunday Brisbane and Shanara Notman also featured in the Power’s list of better players.

The Devils were best-served by

SCOREBOARD Gippsland Power 1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3 (9) Tassie Devils 3.2, 5.6, 6.8, 10.11 (71) Best - Gippsland Power: G McRae, M Van Berkel, T Bourne, J Sochackyj, S Brisbane, S Notman.

Goals - Gippsland Power: G McRae 1.

Amy Prokopiec, who booted four goals in a sublime performance and the hard-working Claire Ransom.

Gippsland hosts Eastern Ranges in Round 2 at Ronald Reserve in Morwell on Saturday.

Opening bounce is at 11am and spectators are welcome to catch the footy action.

Beautiful morning for parkrunners PARKRUN GRAND RIDGE RAIL TRAIL

LAST week 45 people ran, jogged and walked the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun course.

They welcomed seven first-timers to the course and eight parkrunners recorded new PBs. It was a beautiful morning with sunshine greeting last week’s participants.

After the torrential rain the previous evening, the course was in surprisingly good condition and only a little soft underfoot.

The conditions may have helped our first finisher, Steve Quirk, set a new PB of 19:16.

First female finisher Jacquie Nixon had an early start travelling from Melbourne to participate at Mirboo North.

Many participants travelled from the Melbourne area to check out the GRRT parkrun.

New Mirboo North resident Julia brought along her two sisters from Melbourne and showed them the lovely rail trail.

Last week’s finish token volunteer was Stephanie Collins, visiting from Churchill parkrun. Stephanie was clearly an expert multitasker juggling two small children while handing out finish tokens.

Another mother/son volunteer duo in Mary and William did a great job timekeeping and cheering on participants as they came across the finish line.

Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun is so grateful to all our volunteers for giving their time to support our parkrun events.

In addition to the aforementioned volunteers, our event was made possible by Paula Calafiore, Jane Brown, Cara Mahoney, Liz McCarthy, Katrina Palmer and Lucinda Palmer.

Left: Julia, Briony and Jacinta Groves enjoyed the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun in Mirboo North.

Right: Steve Quirk powered his way to a personal-best time of 19:16 last week.

photographs supplied

SCOREBOARD LAWN BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION

Saturday Pennant - round 10, Saturday, February 6.

Div 1: Newborough 16 109, Longwarry 4 86; Trafalgar 20 132, Warragul 0 63; Traralgon RSL 18 106, Drouin 2 94; Traralgon 18 97, Morwell Club 2 72.

Div 2: Morwell 18 126, Newborough (2) 2 73; Moe 18 113, Traralgon (2) 2 77; Traralgon RSL (2) 18 127, Drouin (2) 2 69; Neerim District 20 20, Garfield 0 0.

Div 3: Yinnar 18 103, Morwell (2) 2 86; Warragul (2) 16 99, Thorpdale 2 85; Traralgon (3) 20 116, Traralgon (4) 0 73; Moe (2) 18 122, Boolarra 2 82.

Div 4: Trafalgar (2) 20 20, Garfield (2) 0 0;Yarragon 20 139, Warragul (3) 0 52; Newborough (3) 18 110, Yallourn North 2 76; Morwell (3) 20 125, Drouin (3) 0 67.

Div 5: Newborough (4) 14 85, Morwell (4) 2 53; Traralgon RSL (3) 16 86, Neerim District (2) 0 40; Churchill 16 90, Moe (3) 0 49; Morwell Club (2) 14 83, Traralgon (5) 2 43.

Div 6: Churchill (2) 10 57, Trafalgar (3) 0 29; Newborough (5) 10 56, Thorpdale (2) 0 28; Longwarry (2) 10 65, Boolarra/Yinnar 0 36; Morwell Club (3) 10 10, Drouin (4) 0 0.

Round 10 ladders.

Div 1 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough 9 1 0 26 1011 815 196160 Traralgon 7 3 0 24 963 813 150132 Drouin 7 3 0 24 978 893 85 132 T’gon RSL 6 4 0 23 947 921 26 118 Trafalgar 4 6 019.5 880 927 -47 87 Warragul 4 6 015.5 837 997 -160 79 Longwarry 2 8 0 14 867 990 -123 52 Morwell Club 1 9 0 14 854 981 -127 40 Div 2 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Moe 9 1 0 27.5 818 646 172163 Morwell 8 2 0 30 999 693 306156 Neerim Dist 8 2 0 24 781 732 49 144 Traralgon (2) 6 4 024.5 798 772 26 121 Newborough (2) 5 5 0 22 827 817 10 104 Drouin (2) 2 8 0 19 819 953 -134 62 T’gon RSL (2) 2 8 0 13 721 950 -229 50 Garfield 0 100 0 0 200 -200 0 Div 3 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Thorpdale 7 3 0 24 967 867 100132 Traralgon (3) 6 4 0 25 950 902 48 122 Moe (2) 6 4 0 20 933 904 29 112 Boolarra 6 4 019.5 909 891 18 111 Yinnar 5 5 022.5 966 911 55 105 Warragul (2) 5 5 0 21.5 921 869 52 103 Morwell (2) 5 5 0 17.5 943 916 27 95 Traralgon (4) 0 100 10 775 1104-329 20 Div 4 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (3) 9 1 028.5 880 652 228165 Morwell (3) 7 3 028.5 932 800 132141 Yarragon 7 3 0 25 942 765 177134 Trafalgar (2) 6 4 0 25 789 713 76 122 Drouin (3) 4 6 0 21 718 807 -89 90 Yallourn Nth 4 6 018.5 816 922 -106 85 Warragul (3) 3 7 013.5 731 949 -218 63 Garfield (2) 0 100 0 0 200 -200 0 Div 5 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (4)10 0 0 21 770 607 163142 Morwell Club (2)8 2 020.5 801 583 218121 Churchill 5 5 0 17 705 645 60 84 Neerim Dist (2) 5 5 015.5 690 675 15 81 T’gon RSL (3) 5 5 0 15 665 676 -11 80 Traralgon (5) 3 7 0 12 594 751 -157 54 Moe (3) 2 8 010.5 629 767 -138 41 Morwell (4) 2 8 0 8.5 630 780 -150 37

Div 6 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Longwarry (2) 8 2 0 15 556 312 244 78 Newborough (5) 7 2 1 15 362 270 92 75 Boolarra/Yinnar 6 4 0 11.5 362 393 -31 59 Morwell Club (3)5 5 0 11 364 392 -28 52 Churchill (2) 5 5 010.5 371 377 -6 51 Trafalgar (3) 4 5 1 9 269 284 -15 45 Thorpdale (2) 4 6 0 8 214 370 -156 40 Drouin (4) 0 100 0 0 100 -100 0 Midweek Pennant - round 10,Tuesday, Febraury 9.

Div 1: Morwell Club 12 77, Morwell 4 58; Traralgon 14 72, Warragul 2 56; Newborough 16 63, Trafalgar 0 52; Drouin 14 70, Traralgon RSL 2 45.

Div 2: Neerim District 16 72, Morwell Club (2) 0 52; Traralgon (2) 16 90, Warragul (2) 0 33; Newborough (2) 16 61, Moe 0 43; Morwell (2) 14 67, Yinnar 2 49.

Div 3: Drouin (3) bye; Garfield 12 61, Traralgon (3) 4 52; Newborough (3) 16 82, Yarragon 0 40; Drouin (2) 16 76, Traralgon RSL (2) 0 41.

Div 4: Moe (2) 8 45, Yallourn North 2 29; Drouin (4) 10 10, Morwell (3) 0 0;Yinnar (2) 10 56, Trafalgar (2) 0 23.

Strzelecki Playoffs at Wonthaggi on Sunday.

Round 10 ladders.

Div 1 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Drouin 8 1 1 21 577 462 115127 Traralgon 8 2 0 21.5 649 498 151123 Newborough 6 3 118.5 537 508 29 102 Trafalgar 5 5 0 13 572 591 -19 76 Warragul 4 6 0 17 627 583 44 74 Morwell Club 4 6 0 9.5 547 615 -68 59 Morwell 2 8 0 11 549 654 -105 42 T’gon RSL 2 8 0 8.5 496 643 -147 37 Div 2 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Newborough (2) 7 2 119.5 612 523 89 114 Traralgon (2) 5 4 118.5 624 507 117 92 Morwell (2) 6 4 0 16 591 564 27 92 Neerim Dist 5 5 018.5 585 573 12 87 Morwell Club (2)5 5 0 12 538 599 -61 74 Moe 4 6 0 12 538 574 -36 64 Warragul (2) 4 6 0 11 533 604 -71 62 Yinnar 3 7 012.5 527 604 -77 55 Div 3 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Drouin (2) 6 1 115.5 454 358 96 96 Yarragon 4 4 115.5 477 454 23 76 Garfield 5 2 1 9.5 424 379 45 74 Newborough (3) 4 4 114.5 466 462 4 74 Traralgon (3) 4 5 0 13 492 550 -58 66 Drouin (3) 3 5 012.5 455 452 3 55 T’gon RSL (2) 2 7 0 9.5 453 566 -113 39 Div 4 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Yinnar (2) 9 1 0 15 416 278 138 84 Yallourn Nth 7 3 0 14 344 271 73 70 Moe (2) 6 4 010.5 352 372 -20 57 Drouin (4) 4 6 010.5 311 342 -31 45 Trafalgar (2) 4 6 0 10 309 369 -60 44

GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, February 4.

A grade: J Woodall (10) 38pts on c/b.

B grade: S Beitz (19) 39pts. DTL: A Soplakow 38pts, R Thompson 37pts, R Pentland 36pts, G Heenan 35pts. Birdies: 4th R Pentland, N Rutledge, M Payne, G Shandley; 6th, G Dawson, R Taylor, M Payne, N Whitelaw; 16th, R Matthews. Pro pin: 4th M Payne.

Stroke, Saturday, February 6.

A grade: J Woodall (9) 70 on c/b. B grade: P Smart (11) 68. C grade: T Renwick (26) 65. DTL: S Mills 69; R Taylor, Tim Traill 70; P Woodall, T Whitelaw 71; D Taylor 72.

NTP: 4th G Renwick, 6th P Woodall, 13th J Woodall, 16th P Woodall. Birdies: 4th T Renwick, G Shandley; 6th, T Whitelaw, S Beitz, A Soplakow; 16th, T Bradshaw.

MOE

Moe Vet’s stableford,Tuesday, February 2.

Winners: T Ireland (29) 21pts, E Lau (44) 20pts. NTP: 10th R Mitchell, K Borg; 14th R Allen. Winning team: M Cropley, E Lau, W Boase.

Twilight stableford,Wednesday, February 3.

A grade: B Thomson (9) 20pts. B grade: J Lodge (20) 19pts. C grade: P Metcalfe (32) 23pts. Birdies: 8th D McKenna, 14th D Scurlock.

Women’s stableford,Wednesday, February 3.

Div 1: L Bates (22) 40pts. Div 2 K Savige (29) 38pts. DTL: G Young, A Williams 37; P Dyt 36. NTP: 4th K Borg, 8th A Williams, 14th K Middlemiss. Birdies: 8th A Williams, 5th J Robertson. Target hole: A Williams.

Stableford,Thursday, February 4.

A grade: D Hamilton (8) 41pts. B grade: J Shields (13) 41pts. C grade: T Carolan (21) 40pts. NTP: 4th R Nichols, 8th W Toet, 14th G Brien. Birdies: 4th R Nichols, 8th S Cunningham, 14th G Brien, A Farmer. DTL: P Stephens, W Toet 40; N Azzopardi, R Tomlinson, A Farmer, S Borg 39; I Brereton, K Brien 38; T Beveridge, A De Vent 37.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, February 6.

Winner: A Taylor (24) 33pts. DTL: K Borg 31. NTP: 4th K Borg, 8th K Borg.

Men’s stroke/monthly medal, Saturday, February 6.

A grade: G Geisler (9) 71. B grade: T Colvin (16) 70. C grade: J Keily (22) 70. Scratch A Bassman 73. NTP: 4th G Wilson, 8th L Wilson, 14th B Howard. Birdies: 4th G Wilson; 14th M Borg, P Keenan, L Weir A Bassman. DTL: T Donnison, S Hibbs 72; M Coutts, P Backman, S Backman, P Keenan, V Powell 73; J Pisa, R Tomlinson, A Gauci, B Thomson, A Bassman 74.

Sunday nine hole open stableford, February 7.

Winner: R Mitchell (17) 16pts.

MORWELL

Men’s monthly medal stroke, Saturday, January 30.

Medal: S White (33) 66 nett. Gross: P Brown (-5) 69. A grade: Z Cantrill (7) 68 nett. B grade: K Howard (15) 66 nett. C grade: S White (33) 66 nett. Birdies: 2nd P Brown; 11th S Lau; 15th K Howard, T Ford, P Brown, D Bullen. DTL: N Stafford 69; D Wykes, S Lau 70; G Kamphuis, G Helmuth, C Tarran 71; G Iorangi, P Henderson, J Deguara, C Henderson 72.

Women’s stroke, Saturday, January 30.

Winner: J King (18): 78 nett Mixed stableford, Monday, February 8.

A grade: S Reynolds (1) 38pts. B grade: M

Luckie (18) 37pts. C grade: N Brown (30) 40pts. Eagles: B Power 3rd. Birdies: 11th D Tumilson, S Reynolds. DTL: E Harrison, P Richer 39; D Tumilson, T Northe 38; G Lalor, P Calabrese, M Wright, T Tatterson 37; T Basten, S Lau 36; N Taylor, S Mills, M Donaldson, J Winters 35; S Bruce, S Edwards, P Walkley, T Martinac, K Westwood, C Stanlake 34; D Masson, R taylor, J Macfarlance, I Whitehead, C Metcalf, E Lau, D Woodall 33.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, February 5.

A grade: J Hasthorpe 39pts. B grade: T Darby 35pts. DTL: T Johnson, R Anderson 36; P Spiteri, G Vassett, S Hill 35. Birdies: 5th T Johnson, G Vassett; 13th R Wilson; 15th D Blackshaw.

Monthly medal stroke, Saturday, February 6.

A grade (medal): H McNair 66 nett. B grade: S Reid 68 nett. Scratch: N Blake 72 gross. DTL: Men – P Rhodes 68, R Borg 69, L Ellis 69, R Whatmough 69, R De Vries 70, P Heathcote 70, W Griggs 70, I Charge 70, M Poxon 71, J Tabuteau 71. NTP: 2nd R Daly, 5th G Evison, 11th S Cluning, 13th G Jansen, 15th H McNair. 2020 medal of medalists: W Griggs 70.

TRAFALGAR WOMEN

Stroke - monthly medal,Wednesday, February 3.

Medal winner: A McNair (35) 72 nett.

Runner-Up: B Keily (20) 72 nett. Scratch winner: B Keily 92. DTL: S Balfour 73, A Outhred 74 O Balfour 35 on c/b. NTP: 5th B Keily, 11th L Risol. Birdies: B Keily 5th.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Par (30 players),Tuesday, February 2.

Winner: G Harris +4 on c/b. Runner-up: S Lawrence +4. DTL: R DeVries, R Barsdell, A McCrorey +3; S Gould, C Griffin, G Fallon, H Fiddelaers +2. NTP: L Pearce. Bradman’s: I Outhred.

Stroke m/m (54 players),Thursday, February 4.

Women’s winner: O Balfour 32. Women’s scratch: K MacGregor 43. Women’s runnerup: S Williams 33 on c/b. DTL: S Balfour, J Baker 33. Par three event: S Balfour, NTP: K MacGregor. Bradmans: R Mether. Men’s winner: G Pickburn 30 on c/b. Men’s scratch: R Williams 40. Men’s runner-up: I Fry 30 on c/b. DTL: I Charge, L Snowball, T Price 31; K Owen 32; H Fiddelaers, H McNair, R Barsdell, I Grant 34. Par three event: G Pickburn, R Barsdell, T Price, T Davie, I Charge. NTP: T Davie. Bradman’s: C Griffin.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (122 players),Tuesday, February 2.

A grade: D Wight 11 37. B grade: R Bult 14 39. C grade: M Luckie 16 40. D grade: G Ferrel 25 38. DTL: 40 D Logan; 37 B Scully, S Kurowski; 36 A Hannon, J Moon, T Coffey, M Hooper, G Thomas, J Fenech; 35 P Denhouting, M Collison, G Hastie, N Donoghue, R Gilham; 34 P Roberts, J

Carroll, C Couling, L James, J Cameron, K McQualter; 33 D Campbell.

Men’s stroke (143 players), Saturday, February 6.

A grade: R Alexander (Scratch) -1 74.

S Brooks 11 66. B grade: T Slavin 16 65. C grade: L Hornstra 22 67. D grade: G Donoghue 31 66. DTL: 67 J Moon, B Ritchie, L Pollard, R Bult; 69 P Clark, J Landels; 70 J Swenson, R Smith, N Milne, M O’Keefe; 71 Z Gray, R Bult, M Cunico, D Haley, W McDonald, M Reidy; 72 M Hayes, D Barker, M Henning, M Di Corleto; 73 R Felmingham, A Farmer, B Farley.

Men’s stableford (18 players), Saturday, February 6.

A grade: B Macpherson 9 41. DTL: 39 R Logan, 38 A Graham, 37 D Tosch.

YALLOURN WOMEN

February 4.

Star medalist: 1st L Carter 90-24 = 66.

Stableford.

Div 1: B Brown 42pts, B Dobson 40pts. Div 2: D Hall 34pts. NTP: 3rd B Dobson, 14th B Brown. Target hole: 12th S Caldow.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Results for round 9.

Section 1 doubles: Moe Blue 3 - 39 d by Drouin White 6 – 64. Moe White 1 - 12 drew Drouin Gold 1 - 12 (Washout).

Team B P WL D % Pts Moe White 2 7 4 2 1 120.13 59.5 Drouin White 1 8 5 3 0 120.1 57.5 Drouin Gold 2 7 5 1 1 114.02 57.5 Drouin Maroon 2 7 3 4 0 104.74 51 Moe Blue 2 7 0 7 0 56.32 22 Section 1 singles: Drouin Gold 2 - 4 - 27 d by Moe White 2 - 5 – 35. Drouin Maroon 1 - 4 - 33 d by Moe Blue 3 - 7 – 45. Willow Grove 3 - 7 - 50 d Trafalgar 1 - 2 - 34.

Team P W L D % Pts Drouin Gold 9 6 3 0 130.56 37 Moe Blue 9 6 3 0 111.46 33 Willow Grove 9 6 3 0 106.01 31 Moe White 9 5 4 0 108.23 29 Drouin Maroon 9 3 6 0 83.52 20 Trafalgar 9 1 8 0 71.06 12 Section 2 doubles: Hallora 6 - 48 d Drouin 3 – 35. Poowong 5 - 41 d Trafalgar 4 – 27.

Neerim District 6 - 45 d Warragul 3 - 42.

Team P W L D % Pts Hallora 9 7 1 1 146.38 69.5 Warragul 9 6 2 1 128.89 65.5 Drouin 9 5 4 0 109.71 53.5 Poowong 9 5 4 0 103.27 49.5 Neerim District 9 3 6 0 100.27 47 Trafalgar 9 0 9 0 41.07 12 Section 2 singles: Pax Hill Red 1 - 4 - 41 d by Willow Grove Gold 3 - 7 – 43. Trafalgar 0 - 0 - 18 d by Drouin 4 - 8 – 48. Willow Grove Green 2 - 5 - 33 d by Pax Hill Blue 2 - 6 - 40.

Team P WL D % Pts Drouin 9 8 1 0 144.49 41 Trafalgar 9 7 2 0 121.72 40 Willow G’ve Gold 9 4 5 0 105.54 27 Pax Hill Blue 9 4 5 0 87.23 21 Pax Hill Red 9 2 6 1 89.4 19 Willow G’ve Green 9 1 7 1 71.32 14

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Bumper weekend of matches feature in TDCA CRICKET TDCA

FULL weekends of cricket continue to feature for the TDCA which no doubt has the WAGS across the league wondering when will cricket end?

A two-day fixture played on Saturday/Sunday will have a few feeling sore on Monday, but with the cricket being incredibly good and all matches having a bearing on all finals spots this will be a big weekend for the TDCA. Top-placed Glengarry take on second-placed Gormandale but amazingly this is not the biggest match for the round.

It sounds funny to say as the winner of this match can firm up top spot on the ladder so it’s surely the biggest match of the round right?

Incorrect, the biggest match this round takes place between fourth-placed Rovers and fifth-placed Yarram & District, who sit six points below Rovers on the ladder with the winner of this match most likely to feature in the TDCA finals this season so in the context of the season this match is huge.

Rovers come into this match with all guns blazing after whacking Imperials last round to walk away with an outright victory.

Rovers batting is still a little brittle at times, but if they bat like Jane they are certainly bowling like Tarzan and are proving to be quite the handful on their home ground of Duncan Cameron Park.

Mitch Floyd has been the catalyst for Rovers and although he doesn’t have the most wicket for the Club, he’s certainly the most talked about bowler in

Rovers line up with his searing pace and aggressive style of bowling he sets the tone for the group and the others certainly capitalize on the foundation he is able to set.

The big beneficiary of Floyd and his ability to knock over top orders has been Simon Duff who has reinvented himself as an off-spinning sensation.

Yarram & District are coming off the bye and will be determined to stop Rovers in their tracks.

Yarram will welcome the challenge of the plucky young Rovers side and their in-form bowlers as the Pelicans strength has certainly been their batting.

The Pelicans are on an even keel with Rovers when it comes to batting aggregates for the season, but the star power Yarram boast is extraordinary and they have devastating batsmen who can turn games quickly such as Ant Scott, Brett Pedlow and Dylan Rash.

The Pelicans bowling hasn’t been the best this season, but if they can keep Rovers to under 200 then they are in the game.

Prediction: For the sake of the season it would be great to see Yarram take this out and even up the race for fourth but on their home deck and with a lot of momentum coming into this match its hard to go past Rovers in this one.

The match-up: There’s no greater sight than to watch a fiery fast bowler sending them down to a big hard hitting batsman not wearing a lid and that’s exactly what will take place at DCP this weekend as Rovers Mitch Floyd hurls them down to Yarram’s skipper Ant Scott. Both are competitive beasts and both have exciting skills, all I can say is don’t park your car too close to the boundary if you’re going to watch this match up.

AS mentioned before Glengarry take on Gormandale at Fred King Oval and this will be an absolute cracker.

There is a long and heated rivalry at play in this match as these two teams have a strong dislike for each other on the field and although there will be a few players featuring in this match who are now premiership team-mates after the TDCA’s triumphant GCL title last Sunday expect plenty of hostility in this match.

Glengarry are walking tall after a brilliant win over Ex Students last weekend as the Magpies bowlers bowled incredibly well, not giving the opposition anything to hit.

This will be exactly what they plan to do to Gormandale as the Tigers batsmen do like to score freely and if they aren’t able to do this then Glengarry will give themselves a great chance at limiting the Tigers score.

Gormandale’s bowling attack continues to show just how good it can be after dismissing Toongabbie last weekend for under 100 which is the fourth time they’ve been able to do that this season.

Adam Brady now tops the bowling aggregate for the season as he continues to go from strength to strength in the lead up to the finals while Shaun Barbour and Dylan Freitag continue to get the job done against opposition top orders.

Prediction: It’s just way too close to call on this one with so many factors making it impossible to predict.

Gormandale have had the wood over Glengarry in recent years yet Glengarry come into this match in good touch.

Gormandale’s bowlers are formidable yet the Magpies batsmen are all damaging and have the potential to get

Billy blasts his way to ton CRICKET

By LIAM DURKIN

TRAFALGAR cricketer Billy Claridge had a match to remember last Saturday.

Strolling to the Trafalgar Recreation Reserve wicket in the fifth over against Latrobe, the youngster walked off 35 overs later with a score of 123 next to his name.

It was Claridge’s maiden century at any level of cricket, and he also entered the record books as the second youngest player to make a senior century in the history of the Trafalgar Cricket Club.

Playing Latrobe in second grade, the 16-year-old whacked nine four and four sixes to help take the Ships to a total of 6-246.

Not one to die wondering, he brought up triple figures with a six over backward square leg.

Speaking of his innings, Claridge said things materialised pretty quickly.

“I had no idea what I was on,” he said.

“I was seeing them well from the start and my approach was pretty much just hit the ball as it comes.”

This ‘see ball hit ball’ mentality has served Claridge well so far in season 2020-21, and he hasn’t been afraid to play his shots regardless of who is bowling.

On debut in A Grade earlier this season, Claridge brought up the winning runs with a boundary, while he played the role of pinch hitter to make a run-a-ball 25 in the last game before Christmas.

In a good sign, he has also shown his ability to change gears, evidenced by a half hour stint against Churchill when the team needed to bat out for a draw.

As primarily a strokemaker, it is perhaps unsurprising Claridge identified Australian limited overs captain Aaron Finch as one of his favourite players to watch.

“I just go about it (batting) myself,” he said.

“My go-to shot is probably over mid-wicket.”

Playing second fiddle at the other end for most of the Claridge onslaught was Fred Dyke, who scored something of a forgotten 76.

The combination of youth and experience put together a 194-run partnership for the third wicket.

It was a good weekend for the Claridge family, with Billy’s dad Brent making 70 for the Trafalgar thirds and younger brother Mitch returning from injury.

TRARALGON all-rounder Lee Stockdale was recently named captain of this season’s All Gippsland XI. Joining Stockdale were representative cricket teammates Nathan Freitag,Adam Brady and Ewan Williams.

Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League top order batsman Liam Maynard was also chosen in the team.

EX Students travel to Catterick Crescent for the first time since its redevelopment and after a shock loss last week will be wanting to make a big statement.

In their way is an Imperials team down on confidence after losing outright for the second time this season so they will also be fired up and looking to bounce back onto the winners list again.

The big hitting Sharks will be eyeing off a big score here as their style of play will certainly suit the smaller ground that Catterick Crescent is now days so Imperials bowlers need to be on their game.

League run leader Jordan Gilmore is going to be one to watch after getting 98 against Imps in the one day fixture off just 70 balls.

For Imps to have a chance in this game the Wild Thing (Joel Randall) needs to fire.

The big left arm quick has been getting himself back into form and may just be peaking at the right time to take down Ex Students. For this to happen though he needs support up the other end.

Prediction: Ex Students will win this game. A few of their players have had a big workload over the last month so an outright here will be unlikely but stranger things have happened, Imperials just need to not allow that to happen.

The match-up: Another set of brothers will be taking up arms against each other in this match as well as the Prydes (David and James) go head to head. Both like to have a bit of chatter in the field so lots of friendly banter will be on display for sure.

Stakes high for LVDCL’s top players CRICKET LVDCL

Centurion: Trafalgar teenager Billy Claridge became the second youngest player in the club’s history to make a ton in senior cricket last Saturday. photograph liam durkin As an added bonus, his mother was there to record the moment he raised the bat.

Trafalgar Cricket Club youngest-ever senior centurions 1. Lester Tatterson, 16 years one month, 152 vs Lillico 1935-36 2. Billy Claridge, 16 years four months, 123 vs Latrobe 2020-21

3. Rhys Holdsworth, 16 years nine months, 228 vs Yarragon 2006-07; 4. Leo Connolly, 17 years three months, 110 vs Yallourn North 2018-19 5. Brodie Burgess, 17 years nine months 22 days, 104 vs Morwell 2017-18 6. James Blaser, 17 years nine months 24 days, 123 not out vs Longwarry 2006-07.

Traralgon dominate All Gippsland XI

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massive individual scores. It’s too hard to pick so flip a coin and go from there.

The match-up: Gormandale’s coach Dylan Freitag takes on younger brother and Glengarry Captain Nathan Freitag which should be a good one to watch.

The team is selected in recognition of outstanding individual performances during the Gippsland Cricket League season.

2020-21 All Gippsland XI: Lee Stockdale (Traralgon), Jack Armour (Warragul), Nathan Freitag (Traralgon), Tom Keily (Leongatha), Liam Maynard (Latrobe Valley), Natsai M’Shangwe (Warragul), Sam Batson (Warragul), Adam Brady (Traralgon), Ewan Williams (Traralgon), Jack Hume (Leongatha) and Yashan Samarasinghe (Warragul).

The Under-15 Junior Country Week XI was also chosen, with a number of Latrobe Valley and District players making the team.

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While ordinarily the side is chosen at the conclusion of a week-long tournament, this season the team was picked from the best performers across home and away matches played under the banner of Under-15 junior country week.

Junior Country Week XI: Michael O’Brien (Sale-Maffra), Patrick Sheehan (Warragul), Zane Waixel (Sale-Maffra), Harry Hoekstra (Leongatha), Ben Burrows (Latrobe Valley), Jean Pelser (Latrobe Valley), Max Woodall (Latrobe Valley), Maddix Malone (Sale-Maffra), Jack Walsh (Warragul), Jayden Taylor (Sale-Maffra), Griffin Sherritt (Bairnsdale) and Zack O’Keefe (Bairnsdale).

THE stakes are high as the penultimate round of the regular season arrives on Saturday.

The Premier A Grade ladder has seen more fluctuations than the Australian Stock Exchange in recent weeks.

Latrobe holds sway on top with 45 points, one clear of Mirboo North, which has charged into title contention during recent weeks.

Morwell sit third on 41 points ahead of Raiders, who plunged from second to fourth following their heavy loss to the Tigers.

Raiders are on 38 points, two clear of fifthplaced Churchill and Trafalgar sit last on 35 points.

Churchill host Raiders at George Cain Oval and depending how results go, it could be a case of season over for the loser.

The Cobras will be smarting after losing on the road to Mirboo North, but a return to home surroundings will suit.

Churchill has lost just once at home this season, against Trafalgar in Round 6.

2021 has been a difficult year so far for Raiders, who have slumped to three straight defeats to Latrobe, Mirboo North and most recently Morwell.

A fourth defeat here and Raiders, who were premiership favourites at the festive break, would drop out of the top four.

Resurgent Morwell hosts Latrobe at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

The Tigers are playing a quality brand of cricket on the back of some top bowling from Brendan Brincat and Travis Pickering.

Latrobe’s bowlers have also been at the forefront of their success, having strangled Trafalgar in a dour contest last weekend.

The contingent of Jack Gay, Jamie Brierley, captain Chris Johnson, Tyron Gamage and Hiran Rajapakse stacks up alongside any in the top-flight.

Latrobe also boasts the evergreen Anthony Bloomfield with the bat.

Bloomfield provides the real backbone to the Sharks batting line-up, having scored 371 runs at 46.4 this campaign.

Mirboo North host Trafalgar in the other Premier A Grade match.

The Tigers are riding high after wins against Raiders and Churchill, a formline that reads well against a Ships line-up yet to win in 2021.

In the A Grade competition, CATS travel to Jeeralang-Boolarra and Traralgon West host Moe. CATS holds sway in the race for the minor premiership by one point (45 to 44).

Both of the division heavyweights should get the job done, although the lure of reaching the finals is there for Jeeralang-Boolarra (20) and Traralgon West (19), with only one team able to be there at finals time.

Traralgon RSL’s memorable day BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND SATURDAY PENNANT

By MICHAEL HOLROYD

A LOVELY day for Saturday Pennant although the wind made some greens tricky and the overnight rain slowed up some of the grass greens.

Both conditions generally favour the home teams who have more experience on their home greens.

Division 1

TRARALGON RSL visited Drouin in a vital match for two teams in the four seeking to consolidate their positions.

Beau Williamson and his rink of Ross McKenzie, Jeff Blythman and Maurice Sutcliffe gave RSL a good start with a 26–11 win over Sheryl Atkinson and her rink of Denise Hamilton, Jan Aubrey and Dale Hendrick.

Ross Sizeland and his team of Dale Wilson,Titch Hore and Terry Hunter won 30–20 over Mark Atkinson and his team of Corey Atkinson, Col Finger and Les Firth.

Morice Gardiner and his rink of Max Plant, Max Aumann and Eric Warfe continued the good work with a 28–27 win over Mark Leighton and his team of Maureen and John Leighton together with Mick Fleming.

The lone winner for Drouin was Toby Wallace and his team of Peter Wallace, Graeme Aubrey and Samantha Atkinson who defeated Rick Lukey and his team of Peter Barnes, George Cargill and Kevin Durward 36–22, but it was not enough to bridge the gap.

Traralgon RSL 18–106 defeated Drouin 2–94.

Longwarry made the long trip to Newborough and Kevin Lovett and his rink of Brian Carpenter, Rod Lewis and Neale Houston welcomed Russell White and his rink of Brian Hennessy, Daniel Cooper and Barry White with a 38–11 victory.

Paul Sherman and his rink of Tony Knipping, Barry Daley and Scott Jones returned to form with a 21–16 win for the home team over Ken Towt and his team of Elio Megetto, John McCarthy and Ian Peterson.

Adam Proctor and his team of Glenn and Grant Pask together with Matt Eccles won 29–24 over Alan Grubb and his home team of Phil Marston, Dave Wurlod and Craig Thornton.

Trevor Eastwell and his rink of Peter Lieshout, Simon Counsel and Jason Lieshout also gained points for Longwarry with a 30–26 win over Nosha Michaels and his rink of Charlie Ward, Jo-Anne Michaels and George Lambos.

Newborough 16–109 defeated Longwarry 4–86.

Traralgon travelled to Morwell Club and Michael Yacoub with his team of Ron Sherlock, Pat Trewin and Phil Mustoe returned to his former club with a vengeance with a 37–13 win over David Stevens and his team of Jody Copp, Jorma Takanen and Wayne Arnold.

James Scullin and his Traralgon team of Chris Ward, Abe Roeder and Vince McIlwain defeated Rod Smith and his team of Nobby Noblett, Jan Karleusa and Glenn Trembath.

Matt Ferrari and his team of Derek Hewling, Ian Hilsley and Wil McIlwain made it three wins for Traralgon with a 22–20 win over Lee McKenzie and his team of David Patience, Michael Skinner and Mil Karleusa.

The lone winner for Morwell Club was Brett Harle and his team of Roger Rejmer, David Broadbent and Tara Harle who won 20–14 over Wayne Lynch and his team of Kevin Enguell, Shane Chapman and Ian Kirkup.

Traralgon 18–97 defeated Morwell Club 2–72.

Warragul has found it very difficult playing on rain-affected grass greens and it was no different on Saturday when Ian Miles and his team of Peter Rosenboom, Graham Hill and Paul Dawson won 41–13 over Terry Sullivan and his team of Ken Landman, Brian Kennedy and Peter Gallasch.

Tim Fraser and his team of Nathan Fraser, Steve Lodge and Ken Capper continued the good form of Trafalgar with a 32–15 win over Andrew Glover and his team of David Alderman, Graeme Davis and Janette Gallasch.

Not to be outdone, Darren Kane and his team of Darryl Horner, Bruce Giles and Peter Jonas won 31–14 over Bill Clappers and his rink of John Vickerman, Linda McCoy and Pat Hammond.

Tommy Lodge completed the clean sweep with his team of Jim Lawrence,Tim Anderson and Chris Bortignon winning 28–21 over Ken Scammell and his team of Des Stephens, Lindsay Soutter and Noel Rubenstein.

Trafalgar 20–132 defeated Warragul 0–63.

This week sees top team Newborough travelling to Trafalgar who need to win to stay in touch with the top four, Traralgon RSL hosts Morwell Club who are desperate for a win, Longwarry welcomes Drouin with Longwarry looking for a win over their near neighbours as they strive to avoid relegation.

Warragul travels to Traralgon.

Division 2

TRARALGON RSL (2) welcomed Drouin (2) Ron

Rolling along: Dale Wilson’s Traralgon RSL rink, which featured skip Ross Sizeland, Titch Hore and Terry Hunter won 30-20 against their Drouin counterparts. file photograph Osler and his team of Gordon Bayley, Frank Metcalf and Tony Richardson won 39–12 over Necip Akarsu and his team of John Bickerdike, Elaine and Brian Thorpe.

Margaret Morley and her rink of Paul Matters, Shirley McKenzie and Julie Sutcliffe won 37–12 over Col Jeffries and his team of Irene Dawson, Terry McFadzean and Phil Jarred.

Brendon Smiles and his team of Trevor Brand, Joe Ward and John Farquhar won 24–15 over David Tayles and his team of Ray Watson, Neil Bullen and Chris Brownlee.

Steve Barr and his team of David Mowat, Mary Firth and Bruce Andrews defeated Max Gibbins and his team of John Eaton, Gordon Bakker and Gordon Asbury 30–27 to gain two points for Drouin.

Traralgon RSL (2) 18–127 defeated Drouin 2–69.

Newborough (2) travelled to Morwell and found the carpet not to their liking.

Ron Lyfield and his team of Chris Goldsbrough, Brian Kingsley and John Osborne won 33–11 over Graham Cocks and his team of Marcia Evans,Alan Ryan and Bob Goldie.

David Cook and his team of Bernie Detering, Mike Arnold and Darren Cullen had a 34–13 victory over Jeff Wetzel and his team of Julie Jackson, Ed Whelan and Joan Goldie.

Nathan Cook continued the good work for Morwell with his team of Wayne Bishop, Keith Gadsby and Michael Weatherall recording a 32–21 win over Robbert Cook and his team of Graham Smith, Peter Bertoli and Bryon Puddy.

The lone winner for Newborough (2) was Garry Ingley and his team of Stuart Gemmill, Spencer Goss and Ryan Marston with a 28–27 win over Shashi Bhatti and his team of Russell Williams, Laurie Melhuish and Steve Collins.

Morwell 18–126 defeated Newborough (2) 2–73.

Moe visited Traralgon (2) and Jayde Leech and his visiting team of Col Carmichael, Jan Rudy and Banger Harvey won 27–9 over David Currie and his team of Bill Munday, Ken Mooney and Stuart Hulse.

Stuart Caines and his team of Les Stolarik, Michael Smogavec and Ted Kuklinsky won 33–18 over Graham Cross and his team of Bill Kirby, Ron Baker and Garry Trewin.

Sandy Caines made it three wins for Traralgon with his team of Rod Mathews, Rohan Wilcock and Barry Hawkett winning 31–24 over John Taylor and his rink of Kathy Smiles, Kirsty Van Den Hoff and Ian Bloomfield.

The lone Traralgon (2) winner was Barry Fernance and his team of Rob Marsh, Bill Bishop and Cary Locke who defeated Alex Muirhead and his team of John Wasiukiewicz, Bob Rennie and Ian Caines 26–22.

Moe 18–113 defeated Traralgon (2) 2–77.

This week has some interesting matches Newborough (2) must defeat the visiting Traralgon (2) team if they are to have any hope of making the finals. Morwell travels to Neerim District and the host club will be looking for a win to strengthen their position in the top four. Moe will be looking for a big win when Traralgon RSL (2) visits.

Division 3

YINNAR hosted Morwell (2) and had a muchneeded win.

Tim Roche led the way with his team of Kerryn Nicholson, Kevin Young and Meredith Kennon winning 36–14 over Peter Borrodale and his rink.

Murray De La Haye and his rink of Leanne Emond, Peter Bramley and Russ Peters won 27–17

over Darrell White.

Trevor Berryman and his team of Gordon Smith, Ray Tanti and Luka Djudurovic made it three wins for Yinnar with a 26–21 win over Ken Turner.

The lone winner for Morwell (2) was Abbas Mehran and his rink of Shirley Skinner, John Kuhne and Kevin Pigdon who defeated Gavin Osborne 34–14.

Yinnar 18–103 defeated Morwell (2) 2–86.

Boolarra made the trip to Moe (2) and found the slick Moe green difficult in the windy conditions.

Noel Savage revelled in the conditions with his rink of Fred Martin, Bob Savige and David Mander winning 37–12 over Darren Napier. Rex Price and his rink of Michael Rudy, Leigh Dodd and Bob Essler won 31–19 over Bob Allen.

Stan Sheedy and his rink of Trevor Ball, Brian Rodgers and Michele Muccillo won 33–22 over Stan Williams.

Terry Parker was the lone Boolarra winning skipper with his rink of Joelene Laukens, Janet Napier and John Cargill winning 29–21 over John Woods.

Moe (2) 18–122 defeated Boolarra 2–82.

Warragul (2) relished playing top team Thorpdale at home and the windy conditions certainly found the Thorpdale players out.

Paul Simmons and his team of Ron Collins, Elsie Hefford and Ian Belling won 33–22 over Ben Powell.

Jim Moyle and his team of Lester Mason, Ken Brown and Ian McCartney defeated Shane Chambers 25–17.

Brendan Jennings for the visitors and his rink of Alan McLure, Darron Fraser and Denis Gunn won 23–20 over Bob Currie and Ross Kennedy and his rink of Wendy Jennings, Ross Pethybridge and Danny Vanzuylen won 23–21 over Dave Smith.

With its two rinks winning well Warragul (2) held on for a welcome win.

Warragul (2) 16–99 defeated Thorpdale 4-85.

The two Traralgon teams battled it out and Traralgon (3) were far too strong for their clubmates winning all four rinks.

Bob Dykstra and his team of Jedd Ladgrove, Elaine Swan and Max Cuming defeated Colin Mayman 32–18.

May Cross and her team of Gary Bassett, John Kong and David Karsky defeated John Richardson 32–11.

Trevor James and his team of Matt Ogilvie, Brian Johnson and Ian Wills won 25–20 over Tony Buhagiar.

Norbert Schroeter completed the clean sweep for Traralgon (3) with his rink of Jim Wilson, Greg Swan and Roger Davey defeating Tony Colwell 27–24.

Traralgon (3) 20–116 defeated Traralgon (4) 0–73.

This week sees Boolarra hosting Thorpdale who have struggled in recent weeks. The improving Moe (2) visit Morwell (2). Yinnar visits Traralgon (3) and a win would keep Yinnar’s hopes of a finals berth alive. Cellar-dwellers Traralgon (4) head off to Warragul (2).

Division 4

BIG scores were the order of the day Newborough (3) travelled to Yallourn North and found the green to be running very well.

Charlie Cadby and his rink of Dave Madden, Steve Cunningham and Joy Cadby were well down early with Yallourn North looking for an upset win.

Cadby recovered from 5–19 to win 29–27.

Cadby was ably assisted by Peter Policha and his rink of Wayne Russell, Chris Cunningham and Alan

Luck who won 34–8 and Michael Holroyd and his rink of Josh Kennedy, Maurice Ludlow and Heather Mooney who won 30–16.

The lone winning skipper for Yallourn North was ex-Newborough player Robert Hirsch who enjoyed a 25–17 win over Jeff Edwards.

Newborough (3) 18–110 defeated Yallourn North 2-76.

Warragul (3) travelled to Yarragon and found the grass greens quite imposing.

Sam Mazza and his rink of Lionel Deane, Ross McDermott and Marjan Pazek led the way for the home team with a 42–8 win.

Jarrod Grigg and his rink of Trevor Griffin, Harry Langres and Kevin McLaren won 35–10 and Kevin Arnold and his rink of Graeme Roberts, Jeanette Temple and Murray Grigg won 33–12.

Richard Polmear completed the clean sweep with his rink of Pam Jones, David Swingler and Gordon Wright winning 29-22.

Yarragon 20–139 defeated Warragul (3) 0-52.

Drouin (3) travelled to Morwell (3) and were on the end of another big defeat as Morwell (3) won all four rinks.

Don Fuller and his team of Glenn Watkins, Doug Bailey and Bill Tyben won 34–11, Graham Hutchinson and his team of Les Brown, Rita Reddiex and Nick Nikodemski won 34–17, Trevor Curtis and his rink of Ray Whittacker,Arthur Wells and Max Duncan won 31–16 and Bob D’Brass and his team of Helen Cook, David O’Reilly and Keith Higgs made it four wins with a 26–23 victory.

Morwell (3) 20–125 defeated Drouin (3) 0-67.

This week Yarragon travels to Newborough (3) full of confidence after their big win on Saturday and remembering their clean sweep of Newborough (3) in the first round.

The ladder leaders will be seeking to reverse that result on their home turf. Trafalgar (2) travels to Drouin (3) with the locals hoping their home ground advantage will get them back on the winning list.

Warragul (3) will welcome the return to their home green and will be looking to upset Morwell (3).

Division 5

CHURCHILL won all three rinks over Moe (3) with Sean Peter defeating Wayne Lock 24–15, Shirley Turner defeated John Kerr 27–19 and Bill Brown and his rink of Paul Dodds, Gillian Turpin and Vern Hargreaves defeated Chris O’Reilly 39–15.

Churchill 16-90 defeated Moe (3) 0–49 Morwell (4) travelled to Newborough (4) and Ken Bechaz and his rink of Ruth Verhagen,Wally Smith and Wally Bechaz had a resounding 41–8 victory.

Rod Discon defeated Bob Lorenz 21–18 while Ian Wilson was the lone Morwell (4) winner defeating Peter Wonnacott 27-23.

Newborough (4) 14–85 defeated Morwell (4) 2-53.

Traralgon RSL (3) won all three rinks on a memorable day for the club as they won in all three divisions.

David McClare and his rink of Scott Rae, Bev Jacobs and Bev Plant won 36–11 over Stephen Halligan.

Elaine Muir defeated Russell Meehan 27–15 and Lorraine Osler defeated Jim Schroeder 23–14.

Traralgon RSL (3) 16–86 defeated Neerim District (2) 0–40.

Traralgon (5) welcomed Morwell Club (2) and the visitors had a good win with Beryl Noblett and her rink of Alan Campbell, Duncan Hanlon and Sue Karleusa winning 34–9 and Gail Rejmer and her rink of Steve Kilpatrick, Daryl Martin and Barry Flanigan also won 34–9 while Ron Hales was the lone Traralgon (5) winning skipper winning 25–15.

Morwell Club (2) 14–83 defeated Traralgon (5) 2-43.

This week there will be some interesting matches with top team Newborough (4) travelling to Traralgon RSL (3), Neerim District (2) travelling to Moe (3), Morwell (4) hosting Traralgon (5) and Morwell Club (2) hosting Churchill in what could be a defining round as teams strive to end up in the four at season’s end.

Division 6

LADDER leaders Longwarry (2) had a big win over the combined Boolarra/Yinnar team with Gerard Mitchell defeating Pip Nikodemski 22–18 and Ken White defeating Peter Gair 33–18.

Longwarry (2) 10–65 defeated Boolarra/Yinnar 0-36.

Churchill (2) with Colin Smith winning 25–15 and Ray Medew 32–14 had a big win over Trafalgar (3) Churchill (2) 10–57 defeated Trafalgar (3) 0-29.

Newborough (5) continued the trend with both rinks winning.

Betty Williams won 32–10 and Joan Lee won 24–18 against Thorpdale (2).

Newborough (5) 10–56 defeated Thorpdale (2) 0–28.

This week sees Trafalgar (3) home to Thorpdale (2), Morwell Club (3) is home to Churchill (2) and Newborough (5) hosts the combined Boolarra/ Yinnar team.

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Return to play guidelines published

FOOTBALL

AFL Victoria published an updated return to play document over the weekend.

With local football clubs set to commence the practice match period in a matter of weeks, and with the actual season less than two months away, the most recent guidelines will give administrators plenty to think about.

A patron cap of 1000 people is in place for outdoor community football training, games and programs,

and a density quotient of one person per two square metres applies if electronic record keeping is used. If manual record-keeping is used, the density quotient is raised to one person per four square metres.

There will be limited access to changerooms, with only players and essential staff permitted. Essential staff have been listed as coaches, team mangers and trainers, meaning parents and spectators will not be able to enter changerooms under the guidelines.

Although indoor spaces like pavilions and club rooms are permitted to open, it is recommended

people refrain from spending lengthy periods inside for the purpose of socialising.

In terms of hygiene, alcohol-based hand sanitiser must be available for all team training sessions and on the interchange bench, which players have been encouraged to use prior, during and following training and games.

A red line has been put through high fives and handshakes, while players will need to bring their own drink bottle.

The majority of protocols pertained in the latest return to play document are similar if not identical

to the one released last season, while many points are now common place in everyday life such as social distancing, establishing entry and exit points and staying home if unwell.

Given local football-netball matches generally attract a few hundred people, it is unlikely the 1000 patron cap will be enforced during the home and away season.

As with any sporting body, the return to play guidelines from AFL Victoria will be in line with state government restrictions at the time.

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Re eady to race: Bryant Park in Ne ewborough will play host to the Victorian Hillclimb Championship this we eekend. ph hotographs supplied

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CLOSE to 100 competitors are expected to converge on Newborough for the Victorian Hillclimb Championship this weekend.

Some of the best drivers and vehicles in the country will make their way y to Bry yant Park for the Gippsland Car Club’s first open event since the pandemic started.

Volunteers have worked diligently preparing the hot mix sealed track, which will give locals a chance to see top class motorsport right at their doorstep.

Gippsland Car Club publicity officer Ian Maud said the track was befitting of hosting such an event.

“It’s a great compliment to be given this to host. The track is basically world standard, it really is very good, probably Australia’s best-kept secret motorsport wise,” he said.

“It looks very smart at the moment and it’s quite impressive.

“Our track is what we describe as ‘technical’, it’s filled with corners of

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Putting the hill in hillclimb: The undulating Bryant Park track. changing radius’ that tighten up, you can’t see around some of them, so the challenge is to be able to read and predict the track and to perform your best time to within a tenth of a second virtually from the word go.”

As an added bonus for spectators,

the club will be able to run two cars on the track at one time, meaning plenty of noise and excitement as cars whip around at speeds of up to 150 kilometres an hour.

A variety of cars will be on display, with drivers off all abilities getting behind the wheel.

“This particular event is open which means that anyone with the appropriate licences and cars can enter,” Maud explained.

“The nature of an open hillclimb is that there are a lot of classes.

“We have what we call the ‘improved production’ which are the

sort of cars most people recogn gnise, n often four or six cylinder Japanese and Australian sedans, then we have the historic category, the open wheeler category which is more the single seat race cars and that goes right through to the specialist built hillclimb specials - these are like formula one cars but built just for hillclimbing and they are fantastic to watch h.””

While it is an outdoor event, the club will be adhering to relevant COVID guidelines and is asking people to maintain social distancing.

Admission to the event is free, with gates opening at 8am.

Bryant Park is located along Bill Schulz Drive, Newborough, and can be accessed off Coach Road.

The Gippsland Car Club is one of a very small number of car clubs in Australia to have their own competition track, and enjoys a very healthy membership of some 500 people.

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Well-handled: This Commodore in action.

Great time: This Torana displays great speed.

GIPPSLAND CRICKET LEAGUE GRAND FINAL AT WESTERN PARK, WARRAGUL WARRAGUL v TRARALGON

Top of the pops: Traralgon and District Cricket Associaiton players and officials celebrate winning the senior Gippsland Cricket League premiership.

Pictured are Brad Pratt (scorer), Lee Farley (selector), Steve Kay (TDCA president), Lee Stockdale (captain), Jordan Gilmore, Michael Warne, Dylan Freitag, Nathan Freitag, Anthony Scott, Luke Henderson (coach), Rick White (selector), Danny Smith (bus driver), (front) Adam Brady, Ewan Williams, Matt Dyke, James Pryde, Ben Marks and Jackson McMahon. photograph nicholas scammell

Traralgon wins GCL title CRICKET GCL

By LIAM DURKIN

TRARALGON proved too strong for Warragul in the Gippsland Cricket League final.

The Tornadoes recorded a comprehensive seven wicket victory, spearheaded by a destructive spell of 6/14 from James Pryde.

Heavy rain on Sunday morning reduced the match to 37 overs per side, with the match at Western Park also pushed back to a 1.30pm start.

Despite the mist, Warragul elected to bat first, but soon found itself in deep trouble at 3/9.

Tall paceman Dylan Freitag was causing all

sorts of problems and took three wickets in five balls, including the dangerous pair of Yashan Samarasinghe and Damon Healy for globes.

From there, a rescue effort by Warragul leaders Jack Armour and Fraser Duncan got the side to 3/45, before the dismissal of Armour for 21 started a procession of wickets.

The procession was instigated after Pryde was introduced in the 14th over, as he went on to take six of the last seven wickets to fall.

Warragul capitulated trying to negotiate the spin of Pryde, Lee Stockdale and Michael Warne, and was bundled out for 74 inside 30 overs.

Pryde’s heroics saw the Wilddogs lose 7/29, while Freitag finished with figures of 3/13.

In reply,Traralgon saw little point in crawling to

the finish line, and sent big hitters Anthony Scott and Jordan Gilmore out to open.

Gilmore signalled his intentions early, hitting his first boundary over the rope, and Scott scored 25 from 37 balls to set a positive tone.

By the 20th over the match was done and the premiership headed for Traralgon.

Warragul captain Sam Batson toiled hard with the ball, and finished with figures of 2-22.

The win capped off a dominate GCL season for the Tornadoes, and their performance in the final was indicative of the thrashings they have handed out to every opponent in 2020-21.

No team made more than 120 against Traralgon this season.

Pryde was named man of the match.

Harriers tackle Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail

ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

By MARLON MIFSUD

TRARALGON WON BY SEVEN WICKETS Man of the match: Jimmy Pryde (Traralgon).

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Running man: Traralgon Harriers runner Clinton Jolly along the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail. a total distance of 60.35km, while Zack ran an incredible 27 laps with a total distance of 190kms.

The Kilcunda Half Marathon was also held over the weekend and the Traralgon Harriers was represented by the following members - Giuseppe Marino, Stephen Renehan, Ian and Denise Twite,Andrew Greenhill and Glenn Crawford.

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6km run results: Ryan Wissmer (16.41), Dale Murphy (19.00), Glenn Graham

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On song: Molly Irvine and Biasi Silvestro running the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail. photographs supplied (19.21), Biasi Silvestro (19.58), Clinton Jolly (20.41), Zach Nabulsi (21.08), Andrew Greenhill (21.13), Molly Irvine (21.24), Darrel Cross (21.53), Steve Renehan (22.06), Geoff Francis (22.57), Warren Shields (22.58), Chris Van Unen (23.06), Daniel Goodwin (23.11), Stephen McLeod (23.40), Miles Verschuur (23.43), Ron Verschuur (23.45), Carrie Hodges (23.51), Karen Graham (23.57), Kate Mayer (24.11), Alysha Duncan (24.23), Tobiasz Grzmil (24.33), Liz Kenny (24.35), Gary Fox (25.21), Blair Syme (25.25), Bryan Cake (25.30), Andrew Legge (25.52), Angelo Gaurdiano (26.13), Alfie Warner (26.23), Alison Speairs (26.56), Fiona Syme (26.56), Jason Irvine (27.03),

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THE most recent Traralgon Harriers run was held at the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail.

Starting at the Botanic Gardens, 61 participants lined up to race this out and back course in hot and humid conditions.

Despite the conditions there was plenty of very speedy times from male and female competitors.

Young guns Zach Nabulsi (21 minutes, eight seconds), Miles Verschuur (23.43), and Blair Syme (25.25) weren’t put off by the heat with all three clocking great times.

First over the line for the males was Ryan Wissmer with a scorching time of 16.41, second placed was Dale Murphy (19.00), closely followed by Glenn Graham in a time of 19.21.

First place for the females was once again Molly Irvine in a blistering time of 21.24, followed by a close finish for second and third place by Carrie Hodges (23.51) and Karen Graham (23.57).

Absent from the run was Zack Beasley and Chris Francis as they were saving their legs for the MVP Backyard Ultra - Last Man Standing event.

This event involved competitors completing a 6.7km course within the hour, every hour until there is literally ‘one man standing’ and was held over the weekend at Maribyrnong’s Valley Park.

Both Zack and Chris did a fantastic job, with Chris running nine laps for

Warragul Innings J Armour .............c A Scott b J Pryde ...................21 B Spicer ..............c E Williams b D Freitag .............3 Y Samarasinghe.c N Freitag b D Freitag ...............0 D Healy ...............c A Brady b D Freitag .................0 F Duncan ............c L Stockdale b J Pryde............20 S Batson .............st B Marks b J Pryde..................1 N Fairbank ..........b J Pryde...................................11 S Masterson........lbw b L Stockdale .......................3 L Diston...............lbw b J Pryde ..............................7 N M’Shangwe .....c J McMahon b J Pryde .............1 J Batson..............not out........................................ 2 Extras..................(nb 3, w 2, b 0, lb 0)....................5 Total .......................................................................74 Overs................................................................. 28.2 Bowling: D Freitag 5/0/3/13, A Brady 2/0/0/14, L Stockdale 7/1/1/15, M Warne 7/1/0/18, J Pryde 7.2/2/6/14.

Traralgon Innings A Scott.................c L Diston b N M’Shangwe ......25 J Gilmore.............b S Batson ................................10 N Freitag .............b S Batson ................................12 J McMahon.........not out.......................................12 B Marks...............not out.......................................13 Extras..................(nb 1, w 0, b 1, lb 1)................... 3 Total ................................................................... 3/75 Overs................................................................... 17.5 Bowling: S Batson 8/1/2/22, B Spicer 2/0/0/13, N M’Shangwe 6.5/1/1/30, J Batson 1/0/0/8.

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