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SUDDEN IMPACT

By TESSA RANDELLO

LATROBE Regional Hospital will tighten restrictions from today in a bid to protect patients and staff against coronavirus.

It comes as the Latrobe Valley recorded its 10th case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, while other Gippsland shires also had new infections.

From today, each patient at LRH will be allowed one visitor per day, for one hour between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

LRH chief operating officer Don McRae said the change to visitor restrictions was one of a raft of measures being

implemented. “We have reduced the hours of visitors to one hour and one visitor. (The visitor) can vary from day to day, they just have to let us know,�

Mr McRae said. “We also will require visitors to wear masks, if they don’t have their own they will be supplied with their own.�

Mr McRae added those attending the hospital’s emergency department were asked to do so alone, “unless they need someone with them�. “Our waiting room gets very congested and it gets hard to be adequately socially distant; we will also provide masks for everyone in the waiting room,� he said.

“With women in labour we will have one support person allowed to be there with them up until the birth and then after the birth... that will be reverted to the one visitor rule for one hour. “Women in labour who are well and not displaying symptoms will not need to wear masks.�

Mr McRae added that the restrictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. “There are exemptions, looking at compassionate grounds if there is someone in palliative care, we would allow family in under a controlled environment,� he said. “This will also be the case for women

who have premature babies or difficult births. “Exemptions will also be made for support carers for people who have a disability.�

Mr McRae told The Express that LRH had implemented the restrictions for a number of reasons. “We are looking to try and restrict the flow of people through the hospital to protect our patients,� he said. “The restrictions also help us conserve our supply of masks and protective equipment.�

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A $4 million centre for timber research and innovation will be set up in Gippsland to service the region’s forestry industry.

In a joint project, the federal and state governments have committed $2 million each over the next four years to establish the Gippsland Centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI).

Projects funded under NIFPI are expected to cover forest and plantation management, timber processing, wood fibre recovery, value-adding, advanced manufacturing and the bio-economy.

Forest and Wood Products Australia will provide ongoing administrative support to the centre, which will have no staff.

Like existing NIFPI centres in Launceston,Tasmania and Mount Gambier, South Australia, it will have an investment/management committee and an independent chairman. Committee members usually cover the whole value chain, from forest growers to harvesters, sawmillers and the pulp and paper sector.

The centre will operate as a virtual structure to reduce management and administrative costs and will be linked to activities under way in existing centres.

Successful projects, which will be managed by FWPA, will be chosen by the management committee.

FWPA managing director Ric Sinclair said FWPA would have no say or input into the committee. “Using the existing NIFPI infrastructure - websites and management systems - we can hit the ground quickly,� he said.

Previous NIFPI research has helped reduce stock loss by better understanding the influence of time taken to dry the timber.

Research has also resulted in new sawing and gluing techniques that produce more attractive and structurally stronger products at cheaper prices.

Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam said the governments’ funding would be supported with additional money and in-kind contributions by industry and research agencies.

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Impending closure of the Yallourn North clinic

The time is now: Trisha Van Der Stay, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath and Erin Foster are calling on the state government to cough up the extra funds needed for the Bank Street and Princes Highway upgrades in Traralgon. photograph hayley mills

Online petition is calling for action to deal with at this intersection. But nothing’s been done.”

The state government committed $2.9 million to upgrade the intersection by mid-2019, and had already undertaken planning and pre-construction work.

As part of these improvements, railway signalling will also need to be upgraded to safely accommodate the new traffic lights. The upgrades include new traffic lights, a new intersection, pedestrian crossing, footpath link, a left-hand slip lane and a lengthened right-hand turning lane into Bank Street.

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has opened a Freedom of Information request for updated data on the numbers of traffic incidents at that intersection.

Ms Bath has also called on the Roads Minister to direct money

from a $1.4 billion road safety infrastructure investment fund towards completing the project.

“The community is very frustrated.

They have often said this is an accident waiting to happen. There have been accidents there,” Ms Bath said.

“Unfortunately, I believe there is a fatality waiting to happen, and we just do not want that to happen.”

A state government spokesman said they were working on design changes to integrate level rail crossing signals with the traffic lights.

“We are working hard to deliver this essential part of the upgrade and will provide the community with updated timelines in the coming months,” he said.

To sign the petition, visit change. org/p/latrobe-city-council-saferthoroughfare-for-drivers.

Moe medical centre set to re-open

By TESSA RANDELLO

MOE After-Hours Medical Centre was forced to shut its doors after an incident at the clinic on Fowler Street last month.

Latrobe Community Health Services, which administers the medical centre, confirmed “a critical incident” had taken place on June 22.

While the centre has been closed since July 7, LCHS confirmed no staff had been injured during the incident, which The Express understands involved a patient visiting

the clinic. LCHS chief executive Ben Leigh said emergency services and a support team from LCHS responded to the incident, and the centre was working to re-open tomorrow.

“Since the incident, Latrobe Community Health Service has worked with the GP practices who provide doctors at MAHMS and our own staff who work at MAHMS to address any concerns they may have,” Mr Leigh said.

“WorkSafe also inspected the site, and are satisfied for it to be open.”

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The change.org petition has already attracted nearly 400 signatures in under a week.

“I live on the Bank Street side but I deliberately avoid that intersection as I don’t feel safe using it, I consciously avoid using it. I’ve had near-misses with my child in the car,” Ms Foster said.

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YALLOURN North’s lone GP clinic will close at the end of July just 15 months after first opening its doors.

The Yallourn North Medical Centre attracted much attention when it opened in April 2019 and despite building up its clientele, a decline in patients attending the practice due to COVID-19 resulted in the decision to close.

In a statement, Yallourn North Action Group, who liaised to have the facility established, confirmed the clinic’s closure and said they were now calling on interested parties for a GP practice to take over.

YNAG deputy chairperson Marg Gaulton said Latrobe Health Services owned the facility, located at the corner of the town’s shopping strip, while the practice was managed by Maryvale General Practice Group.

“At this stage, there are no plans to sell the building. YNAG is interested in the possibilities of any other medically related uses of the purpose-built facility and will continue exploring options,” she said.

“YNAG has started exploring the community’s options for a replacement general practice, it seems unlikely that one will step into the breach at the present time.”

YNAG secretary Robert Gaulton said the medical centre had two parttime doctors working onsite when it opened last year.

“The practice was just starting up to develop a robust clientele when COVID-19 hit and people were quite reluctant to see a doctor ... it’s clear that the practice wasn’t able to sustain its financial (requirements),” he said.

“We’re looking to explore alternative arrangements for Yallourn North if the current operators have to close the practice.”

Mr Gaulton said LHS was happy to keep the facility if another medical practice takes over from the Maryvale General Practice Group.

The town was without a GP when its medical clinic closed in 2017 but hopes were revived when it reopened last year after a memorandum of understanding was inked between LHS and the Maryvale group.

Under the agreement, LHS was to provide the building for a peppercorn rent for five years plus fixtures and IT services totalling an investment of $150,000. Renovation works were also provided at the site.

Mr Gaulton said it was important for Yallourn North to have a GP clinic in town as there were some older residents unable to make the trips to neighbouring communities such as Morwell and Moe to see a doctor.

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ANZ closure labelled ‘a callous act’

ADVANCE Morwell said it was appalled by the ANZ Bank’s decision to close their Morwell branch.

The Express revealed last week the banking giant would permanently close the Commercial Road branch on July 23.

Advance Morwell chair John Guy said the closure would leave those ANZ customers who are vulnerable

members of the community without easy access to over the counter facilities and banking resources.

“While there are certainly electronic banking services available, for some in our community, these do not replace the convenience or comfort that is provided when talking to their banking representative in person,” Mr Guy said.

“Additionally, for our business

Having left many loyal banking clients in the lurch,Advance Morwell is encouraging ANZ’s Morwell customers to vote with their feet and show the bank the same level of loyalty the bank has shown them.

“There are many other banking institutions with branches in Morwell, so we encourage all of Morwell’s ANZ Bank customers, to close their accounts

members, driving to Traralgon to conduct cash banking transactions is both an additional expense and huge waste of time.”

ANZ customers have complained to the Advance Morwell Committee about the lack of available parking, excessive wait times in the Traralgon Branch and a lack of seating for the elderly and infirm.

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LRH tightens restrictions Continued from page 1

“It is also to protect our staff because if our team have to be put into isolation because of an uncontrolled coronavirus case, it would be terrible.”

Mr McRae added the tightened restrictions were part of pre-emptive and preventative measures.

“With the numbers in Melbourne we were expecting to have a few case developments, we are just developing our systems as much as possible. We ask for the public’s patience, we don’t enjoy putting in these restrictions but they are necessary to keep our community safe.”

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic LRH implanted a restricted system where two people were allowed to visit per patient for two hours, this was in place until Wednesday.

Complete collection: Reusable face masks made by volunteers in the community. and get kits and take them home and make them and bring them back in.”

Robyn Long, whose bespoke fabric business Blue Starfish Designs is based in Golden Beach, was

Innovation: Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund shared the idea for making face masks with the community.

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engaged by Ms Lund, who admits she “can’t even sew on a button”.

“Robyn has come to my rescue, while this is a great idea, one of the talents I don’t have is sewing,” she said.

“As people bring the masks in and if they still want to make more masks and if the need is there then we’ll continue to to replenish supplies.

“We do have two sizes that we’re making so we will have smaller versions for kids and we’ll let the community know when they’re available.”

The pair visited Spotlight on the weekend to gather supplies for the sewing kits and got to work straight away.

“I’m Tracie’s go-to whenever she has a sewing question and I got a message from her about making masks for people who can’t afford them,” Ms Long said.

“We sifted through mountains and mountains of fabrics to sort through what’s suitable for use in the kits and they’re on their way

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to women who have offered to be sewists.”

Each kit contains fabric, pattern and a lining fabric to be used as the filtering component of the mask.

Only basic sewing skills are needed but a machine is essential.

“The masks are three-ply, so they have an outer and inner cotton layer as well as a lining in the middle, which is polypropylene, which is the fabric that green supermarket bags are made out of,” Ms Long said.

“There are 10 kits and in each kit probably make 20 masks, it just depends on how frugal people are with the fabric.

“It’s important the masks are returned to the Neighbourhood House once they’re finished ... some of them will be available for sale with a donation, but most will go to the most vulnerable who otherwise wouldn’t be able to make or buy a mask for themselves. And anyone looking to help out or donate, can donate good quality quilting fabric, either cotton or cotton polyester.”

There are a limited number of machines available for use at the House, but it is preferred people making masks do so from home, in a smoke-free environment.

For more information, phone the House on 5134 5488.

$1 million makeover

A BUSY intersection in a growth area of Traralgon will undergo a $1 million re-build to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

The federal government will contribute $800,000 to improve the intersection of Tyers Road, Scrubby Lane and Cross’s Road, while the state government will cover the balance.

“A disproportionate number of people are killed on rural roads and we need to do what we can to prevent this loss of life,” Gippsland MP Darren Chester said.

“An important part of that is ensuring our road infrastructure is as safe as possible, including in busy, high traffic areas.

“I have campaigned for improved road safety across Gippsland for locals and visitors for many years and it’s good to see progress on these types of projects is continuing to move ahead.”

The money for the intersection was allocated through the $97 million Targeted Road Safety Works initiative for Victoria.

The initiative provides funding for road safety upgrades in regional areas, including improvements at high-speed, high-risk intersections and new safety measures around schools.

Work on the intersection, adjacent to the Traralgon Cemetery, is due to start in May next year.

Mr Chester said in May Latrobe City would receive an extra $1.7 million to spend on roads and infrastructure improvements under the federal government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.

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CRAFTY community members have armed themselves with needle and thread in readiness for a project with a particularly topical purpose.

The Morwell Neighbourhood House and bespoke fabric business Blue Starfish Designs have joined forces to create The Community Sewing Bee, an initiative that will bring vital personal protective equipment to the region’s most vulnerable.

Those with an artistic flair will be able to volunteer their services, pick up a kit from the Neighbourhood House and put their handy work to use by creating reusable masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Blue Starfish Designs owner Robyn Long and Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund have received an overwhelming response from interested volunteers since floating the idea on social media last week.

“I watched the Premier’s news conference and I think it was 288 new cases, and it made my heart stop when I started thinking about the level of community transmission,” Ms Lund said.

“That’s why I posted on Facebook to see if there was interest in making face masks for the more vulnerable here.

“People immediately put their hands up to sew masks, to come in

and transfer their funds into another bank,” he added.

Mr Guy said, that while the headline is that the bank branch is closing, ultimately this means fewer jobs in Morwell and less discretionary spending by those workers in Morwell stores.

“This is a callous act by the ANZ bank at a time when small businesses everywhere are suffering,” he added.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding the centre is a further commitment to the native forest industry in Victoria,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our policy for forestry is to ensure both strong plantation and native forest sectors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We call on the Andrews Government to overturn their devastating unilateral decision to shut down the native forestry industry in Victoria by 2030 and back the industry, the workers and the regional communities the industry supports.â&#x20AC;?

Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes said the centre would encourage ingenuity that supports the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy to transition from native timber harvesting to plantation timber by 2030.

The state government has allocated $120 million to support the transition to 100 per cent plantation timber harvesting by 2030.

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester said the announcement was positive news for Gippsland, which had battled drought, bushfires and the

Correction of Valley road projects story THE article headlined â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Key intersection upgrades in Moe and Traralgonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which ran in Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of The Express was incorrect.

The two projects mentioned in that report have not yet received funding.

Other high-risk streets and local precincts in Gippsland will be made safer as part of a new Victorian Government program which works with councils and communities to improve local regional roads.

The program aims to create safer local roads for all road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists, and to reduce road trauma in regional communities across Victoria.

Regional Roads Victoria worked with councils across the state to identify high-risk local roads and precincts, and design safety upgrades to address community road safety concerns.

The following upgrades will be made in the Traralgon, Moe and Morwell CBD:

Traralgon CBD

IN the Traralgon CBD, a safer speed limit of 40 km/h will be introduced in the area bounded by Breed Street, Grey Street and the Princes Highway along Breed Street, Grey Street, Franklin Street, Church Street, Seymour Street and Hotham Street.

Pedestrian safety will be improved through new pedestrian signals near the Breed Street Clinic, a pedestrian crossing at Kay Street, an upgraded pedestrian crossing on Grey Street, and a raised pedestrian crossing and extended kerbing at Franklin Street and Church Street.

Moe CBD

IN the Moe CBD, a safer speed limit of 40 km/h will be introduced on Lloyd Street, George Street, Anzac Street, Albert Street, Saviges Road, High Street, Kirk Street, Market Street, Skeleton Lane and Fowler Street.

Other upgrades include extended kerbing on Kirk Street and George Street, a traffic island on Albert Street, a raised pedestrian crossing on Skeleton Lane, a kerb ramp on Moore Street, and a painted centre median along Albert Street.

economic fallout from the coronavirus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It demonstrates the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for a sustainable and economically viable native timber industry here in Gippsland,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The Australian Forest Products Association applauded the announcement, but criticised the Andrews Government for pretending the centre would support the closure of the native forest sector.

AFPA chief executive officer Ross Hampton said it was disappointing that the Andrews Government marred the

to native forests and getting trees in the ground.

Only through policy and regulatory certainty will industry have the confidence to invest and innovate,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The federal government earlier this month announced $2.2 million in funding to set up a Gippsland Regional Forestry Hub, which aims to reduce barriers to forestry expansion and develop a farm forestry strategy.

It is one of nine forestry hubs under the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $20 million National Forest Industries Plan.

Mastering art of business

By KATE WITHERS

A NEW scholarship designed to support the Gippsland business community in its recovery from the impact of bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic is set to launch at Federation University.

The Gippsland-based Master of Business Administration (MBA) is scheduled to begin in September and will offer students a dynamic blend of theory and practice.

Federation University has partnered with the Gippsland Regional Partnership and the state government to subsidise MBA course fees, which significantly reduce the cost to students by 80 per cent.

The MBA will give small business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders the tools to tackle real-world challenges within their own organisations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually launched the new program earlier this year, but we approached the government about this idea of having a partnership to provide scholarships, particularly in response to bushfire, drought and now whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening with COVID,â&#x20AC;? Federation University Gippsland Head of Campus Leigh Kennedy said.

The course is co-designed with entrepreneurial hub Runway, which will lead Gippsland classes on

Significant support: Federation Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leigh Kennedy. innovation, network-building and start-up-thinking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The course) is built into blocks of learning and there will be some academic-based learning, but what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited about is offering this with Runway,â&#x20AC;? Ms Kennedy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to include them is exciting, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide what we call real-life experiential learning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program is designed to allow students to put in practice agile, creative design thinking and I think

one of the strong outcomes will be an ability to take back innovative ideas and learning into their businesses, so their businesses can become more agile going through economic recovery.â&#x20AC;?

The 18-month program will include guest speakers from industry, culminating in an experiential learning project where students tackle a realtime problem facing their business or organisation.

The program will initially be delivered online and potentially move to a blended learning experience as social distancing restrictions are eased. A limited number of places are available to residents and businesses within Gippsland who meet the entry requirements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think ideally weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking for candidates that have some work experience and can bring some of those industry experiences to the MBA, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be evaluating application on a case-by-case basis,â&#x20AC;? Ms Kennedy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just really pleased to be working with the Victorian government to offer a scholarship like this to Gippsland.â&#x20AC;?

Applications will close on Monday, August 24.

For more information about the Gippsland MBA or to apply, visit www. federation.edu.au/mba

Two taken to hospital after collision

Morwell CBD

IN the Morwell CBD, a safer speed limit of 40 km/h will be introduced Maryvale Crescent, Elgin Street, Ann Street, George Street, Collins Street, Buckley Street, Hoyle Street, White Street, Tarwin Street and Commercial Road.

Buckley Street will also have raised pedestrian crossings at the intersections of Collins Street and Hoyle Street, a kerb ramp at Church Street, and a painted centre median.

Extended kerbing will also be installed at the intersections of Collins Street and Princes Drive; Hoyle Street and Princes Drive, and on Ann Street.

important development with media spin claiming the centre supported its plan to close the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable native forestry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Andrews plan is not for a transition to plantations but rather a transition to imports,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hampton said.

Victorian Association of Forestry Industries chief executive officer Tim Johnston welcomed the announcement, but said he was keen to see the details, priorities and processes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Victorian timber and forest industry needs ongoing resource security, which requires maintaining access

Worse for wear: The car involved in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collision in Morwell. photograph tessa randello

TWO drivers were taken to hospital for observation following a collision between a car and a truck in Morwell on Tuesday.

A man in his 60s was discharged from Latrobe Regional Hospital a few hours after the collision and a 79-year-old man was transferred to a hospital in Melbourne.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Princes Drive and Alexanders Road at about 12.05pm.

The impact of the collision caused a traffic light to fall, requiring local police to install road blocks while clean-up was underway, until around 5pm.

Vehicles turning right onto the highway from Alexanders Road were diverted east while the traffic light was being repaired.

Police are investigating the collision and are appealing for witnesses, with or without dashcam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Italian Festa has been cancelled for 2021

By MICHELLE SLATER

NEXT yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mirboo North Italian Festa has been canned due to on going coronavirus concerns with organisers hoping to hold the award-winning community event the following year instead.

Festa committee member Rosie Romano said they had made the decision this week as conditions had worsened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are sad, but realistic, we are a small group of volunteers and our primary concern is peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety and avoiding risks,â&#x20AC;? Ms Romano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the time of year we start making firm plans, we had already booked in the Italian flag throwers from Italy, but without international travel they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to come over.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The event attracts thousands of people to Baromi Park on the second weekend in February each year, but Ms Roman said it would be impossible to hold it without social interaction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an event based on sharing with people embracing, dancing, playing cards and sharing food. Without this capacity to share, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a festa,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided not to go ahead with it next February, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already got things planned in our heads for the following year to make it one hell of a party.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Romano said the committee had not ruled out holding smaller cultural events such as traditional cooking classes if circumstances allowed.

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Kitchen fires preventable

LATROBE Valley residents are being reminded to not become complacent in the kitchen as cooking is the single largest cause of fire in the home.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen said cooking in the kitchen was the leading cause of preventable house fires and were responsible for a high level of personal injury.

“These genuinely avoidable fires are an ongoing worry for firefighters who see again and again the devastating impact on families and their property,” he said.

“Preventing a fire comes down to simple things like being aware of what distracts you when you’re in the kitchen and setting a timer so you don’t forget about what’s on the stove.

“We encourage all residents to pay attention in their kitchen; appliances should be clean, free from built up grease and children must always be supervised.

“Small mistakes like leaving tea towels and paper towels close to the heat source can also have serious consequences.

“People have an ‘it will never happen to me’ mindset, but the reality is that it does happen.

“Everyone needs to pay attention to the small mistakes that can cause fires at home.”

On track: The new Moe Botanic playground.

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Moe Botanic now open to the public

Kitchen fire safety tips:

■ Always supervise children in the kitchen.

Keep them away from the stove top and oven.

■ Keep the stove top, grill, oven, range hood and cooking area free from built up grease, dust and oil.

■ Stay in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended.

■ Tea towels and paper towels must be kept away from cooking and heat sources.

■ Make sure kitchen appliances are clean and in good working order.

■ A fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be stored within easy reach but away from the cooking area. CFA recommends that you only use a fire extinguisher or fire blanket if you feel physically and mentally able to use this equipment safely.

■ If you are older or have a disability you should evacuate as soon as possible and phone Triple Zero (000).

■ Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself.

Wondrous: Hunter Cook took a closer look at Moe Botanic.

MOE is now home to wondrous adventure playground with the opening of Moe Botanic.

Nestled near the Moe Botanic Gardens and leading to the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail, the play space was jointly funded by the Latrobe Valley Authority and Latrobe City Council.

It features a flying fox, nest swing, spinning installations, a train, sand pit and creek bed water play area.

The Rotary Club of Moe approached Latrobe City Council in 2015 about creating

Fun in store: Olivia Cook tried out Moe Botanic’s features.

the play space and funded the original concept plan.

Together with the Moe Historic Society and MoeYallourn Rail Trail Committee, the club ensured the final space reflects the history of the area and proximity to the rail trail.

They sourced railway cogs for the new footpaths and have spent hours sanding and coating them for use.

Moe Botanic is located on Narracan Drive, near the Moe Tennis Club.

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Online comments COUPLE’S PLEA FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE Sue Seegers: Department of Home Affairs knows nothing about empathy and compassion. Their whole ethos disgusts me, they do not represent my views. I had no idea so many people that lived here were having such a hard time getting back into Australia.

Dianne L Kevan: Sorry but there is more than one person in that boat, it’s been the same time for me, we just have to wait it out.

Michelle Hassett: What a terrible situation to be in. Having to rely on the compassion of Dutton’s office would leave anyone with feelings of hopelessness. Good luck to them.

ANSWERS NEEDED ON PROGRESS OF AMBULANCE STATIONS Mick Bren: I don’t understand why English Street has been chosen as the Morwell site.

English Street is north off Holmes Road. I would have thought a more central site would have been more appropriate.

SHARP RISE IN VICTORIA’S COVID19 CASES Steve Kearney: Don’t you mean “Melbourne”, not “Victoria”?

Steve Clarke: Enforce the lock down restriction preventing entry to Melbourne.

Everyone has to stay where they are until restrictions are lifted. Fine people who have fled the city if they try to return.

Stephen Ruff: Time for Gippsland to secede from Melbourne.

Axella Johannesson: We in the Valley can’t afford to be complacent! Traffic going past on the highway is very heavy, and I was told that the Plaza and the Traralgon CBD were really busy. We shouldn’t be going out and about just because we can. We should be staying home unless it’s truly necessary to go out, or else we can end up back in lockdown, too!

CONJECTURE OVER SIGNS OF THE TIMES Meg Gibson-Williamson: More revenue raising. Not everyone follows on Facebook and knew this was happening. I know of a few honest, hard working people that were doing what we’ve done all our lives and dropping off steel NOT rubbish and have been hit with the fine. Just another kick in the guts to people who do the right thing.

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COVID-19 has highlighted many things, and we need to learn from them and make major changes to improve our country, our lives and ensure our future survival.

I think it is fair to say the National Cabinet has been far more effective than COAG ever has.

However, when we look at the various state border closures and lockdowns extent and duration being different, supposedly all being advised by the various state and federal “medical experts” one has to admit they can’t all be experts and have different recommendations, some of them have to be wrong or worse case all the medical experts have been wrong!

The implications of this is horrific as all these lockdowns have had various unimaginable impacts on the states and country’s economies.

The management of the arrival of cruise ships and returning overseas visitors to hotel quarantine, and testing of passengers at airports has again differed from state to state, again with horrific consequences when poorly managed resulting in deaths, second lockdowns and major impacts on the economy.

Then when the time comes to identify who is accountable, the state governments blame Commonwealth government and vice versa, or hide behind inquiries they set up.

My first recommended change is a radical one of re-writing the constitution to remove all state governments and have only a federal government.

Benefits are significant cost savings in governing the country but more importantly a co-ordinated approach and central accountability for everything, health, education etc etc.

We have all seen a sudden change in bipartisan approach by the government and opposition to the major issues that affect our country.

My second recommended change is don’t change.

All Australians are sick and tired of politicians using politics to advance their personal careers.

Benefits of bipartisan politics is progress on major issues affecting Australia like an agreed energy policy etc, etc.

Everyone has noticed the reduced pollution and positive impact on the environment with many people working from home, meeting via Zoom rather than flying etc.

My third recommended change is don’t change this, maximise working from home and the use of Zoom to reduce pollution and save our planet for future generations.

We all know many people are going to struggle to find a job for years to come resulting in financial hardship which needs to be addressed.

My fourth recommended change is increase the Newstart allowance to a more realistic level.

There has been a significant increase in online shopping and also contactless tap and pay in shops with a significant drop in the use of money.

My fifth recommended change is to change to a cashless society with all payments being made by tap and pay or electronic payments (this is essential for my sixth recommendation).

Benefits are reduced spread of COVID-19 and future viruses, costs of printing and minting notes and coins, remove tax and GST tax avoidance, drug purchases and illegal cash transactions.

Now the economy needs to be revived and employment dramatically increased.

To do this we need to attract investment to create new jobs. We also need to simplify the

running of small businesses etc to encourage more people to open businesses and create employment.

My sixth recommended change is also radical change.

Remove ALL taxes and tax write-offs and subsidies except GST and a new very low percentage tax on dividends that are sent offshore.

Increase GST on all items to a level that provides ALL the tax revenue required to run the country. Increase the government pension and Newstart allowance to offset the impact of the increased GST on those people.

This will be fairer system where wealthier people can’t use creative accounting to avoid tax as there is no tax to avoid.

It will attract lots of foreign businesses to invest in Australia as the only company tax will be a small percentage on dividends sent offshore hence motivating foreign companies to reinvest their profits in their Australian businesses, creating local jobs, as it will be a tax haven.

No government subsidies mean politicians can’t influence business outcomes.

No cash so no GST tax avoidance.

Tourists will be paying their fair share of the costs of the infrastructure they use in the country through the GST they would pay.

Or am I dreaming.

Howard Lovell, Traralgon

Keep up the work to save lives

THE decision not to include most of regional Victoria in the six week COVID-19 lockdown will provide some long overdue relief for country businesses and communities.

We desperately needed the news that we will not face further lockdowns as a result of outbreaks in Melbourne.

Now the Premier must implement what he’s said about further easing of restrictions in regional Victoria, including allowing our pubs and clubs to have 50 patrons and the reopening of our gaming establishments.

Despite the low number of cases in most of country Victoria, please remember - now is not the time to be complacent.

The virus is still out there and it’s critical we continue to be vigilant to protect the people around us and save lives.

Remember to keep practicing good hygiene, including coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow and washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.

Maintain physical distancing by staying at least 1.5 metres from others.

Keep up to date on the risk and symptoms of the virus so you know what to look for and what to do if you begin to feel unwell.

Prevention is the best medicine, but - and this is critical - if you do feel unwell, the advice is clear: stay at home. Get tested.

Our continued vigilance will save lives and ensure our country communities can stay open and in business.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

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It is very easy to forget your own health when dealing with all the stressful problems.

Dealing with drought, bushfires, extreme business stress and now the continuing uncertainty of the coronavirus, with many businesses now looking at whether they will be forced to close.

This often means men put off contacting their doctors and following up on their health check-ups.

This could mean a huge spike in health problems in the next couple of years.

Most men’s diseases if caught early can be treated successfully and good outcomes can result.

I urge both women and men to monitor their health and women especially to get reluctant men to do their check-ups.

Many diseases (prostate is one) don’t show many symptoms, that is why over 50s should get PSA blood test it can indication there would be problems.

If there is a history of cancer in the family, talk it over with your doctor and get tested earlier.

Blood tests can be used as a test to check on number of health problems (heart health, diabetes, kidney disease).

This is why our Prostate Support Groups in the Latrobe Valley and Bairnsdale have initiated a TV advertising campaign on WIN to get men to get their check-ups and not to use all the excuses under the sun why they haven’t got time to do them.

David Parkin is heading our campaign and living testimony to doing and monitoring his check-ups early.

He had an operation 13 years ago for prostate cancer and 77 years young is still very active.

Listen to his words on the advertisement, they are good advice.

Allan Cunningham, Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group secretary

Doctor’s letter described as a disappointment

DR Phil Zylstra tries to argue that logging regrowth “makes forest more flammable” (The Express, July 2).

Despite his studies, it is common sense that, in severe bushfire conditions, any area of forest, whether logging regrowth or not, will burn intensely.

In an attempt at discreditation, the letter referred to a paper that was ‘funded by the logging industry and co-authored by logging industry employees.’

In fact, the paper was authored by independent scientists and expert foresters and received no funding from the logging industry.

The senior author was Dr Peter Attiwill, an associate Professor, School of Botany at Melbourne University, who has impeccable credentials.

The findings of the Attiwill paper showed that all forest, whether park or state forest, burnt in 2009 - with the exception of some young post-harvesting regrowth.

The Zylstra letter is really arguing that native forest harvesting should be shut down.

It is totally disappointing that he doesn’t support a sustainable industry which produces vital, carbon-storing products needed by our society.

Peter Fagg, Forest scientist (retired) Blackburn

demanding change here and now Bank closure a big hit to Morwell

IT WAS really disappointing to read that Morwell’s branch of the ANZ will close this month.

It has been suggested that this is as a result of the move to online banking.

I know so many people in Morwell who do not have a computer, many don’t even have a mobile phone and many only pay by cash/cheque.

It is sad when the only way one can access big business/government departments is online.

This is evidenced by trying to get a Statement of Earnings from the tax department, trying to communicate with Centrelink or even having an issue with Telstra.

Unless you can go online and manoeuvre the process, you can’t get anywhere.

In most instances you can’t even talk to a real person!

Those of us with online access, and challenged with technology, are continually frustrated when we can’t get the result we set out to achieve.

As a community we need to appreciate the needs of all of our citizens and that Facebook, online access and non cash payments do not meet everyone’s requirements and ultimately discriminates against them.

Alan McFarlane, Morwell

Plastic not so fantastic

THE single-use plastic bag ban foisted onto the Australian public was one of the biggest cons on consumers of all time.

All that has happened is that we now have thicker plastic bags in the community and, in many cases, consumers now have to pay for them.

The green fabric bags that were promoted by the supermarkets in the early days have largely disappeared.

Paper bags are sometimes offered but are not in widespread use.

Short-changed: ANZ’s decision to close the Morwell branch has been heavily felt in the community. photograph tessa randello Take away food stores routinely give away thicker plastic bags which will take longer to break down. Large retailers sell thicker plastic bags for 10 or 15 cents which only adds to their profits. Plastic bags are still ubiquitous in parks, waterways, beaches, everywhere.

Why aren’t paper bags being used more widely?

Tony Willman, Traralgon

Technology will lead the stimulus post COVID-19

THE COVID-19 crisis has seen what can be achieved when governments of all persuasions follow the best scientific advice.

Despite the peak experienced in Victoria, Australia has done exceptionally well compared to the overwhelming majority of nations in fighting its spread.

The corresponding decline in economic activity across the world is likely to reduce carbon emissions by 7 per cent compared to last year.

However, this means that there is still 93 per cent to go until we get to a stage where humans stop heating the planet.

Fortunately, Europe has recognised that the

best way of stimulating an economic recovery post COVID-19 is to fast track their industrial base to digital, sustainable and climate-friendly technologies. (www.cleanenergywire.org) At the centre of this is a plan to produce 40 gigawatts of green hydrogen (produced from the electrolysis of water using renewable energy) by 2030 and in the process, create 1 million jobs.

Hydrogen fuel-cell trains are already replacing diesel trains in Germany and also in the Netherlands and probably Britain by 2024.

Unfortunately, similar foresight has not yet been demonstrated in this part of the world, with plans of a gas-led recovery being murmured by our federal government.

Surely, we need to look at the technologies that will be in vogue in 2030, not the ones that supported us through the 20th century.

The implications for the Latrobe Valley are obvious, with brown coal being the most carbon intensive of all fuels and gas being not much better when fugitive emissions of methane are accounted for. Surely our post COVID-19 plan should be to develop green hydrogen as a major energy source, with small to medium businesses powering their factories with hydrogen sourced from their own solar panels.

Already there is an Australian company

developing solar panels which produce water from hydrogen directly and another one working on a hydrogen battery for households. By 2030, this type of technology will be common place.

Let’s hope we as a nation can commercialise this here and not miss out on these opportunities in the way that we missed out on the solar panel revolution in the 2000’s.

Due to the myopia of the Australian Government then, technology developed by the University of NSW was adopted by the Chinese, Japanese and Germans to create multi-billion dollar industries for their own countries, using Australian academics and graduates to guide the process.

COVID stimulus offers us a chance to set the train in motion, offering us staggering opportunities to lead our nation out of economic malaise and to set our industrial base up for the 21st century and in so doing become a leader instead of the laggard of the world’s effort to fight climate change.

Dan Caffrey, Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

No word from Ms Hennessy

DEAR MP Jill Hennessy, We refer to our letter regarding the fallout of the chimneys at Hazelwood Asbestos dump site on May 26, 2020 that we sent you.

It is disappointing to the long suffering community of Morwell, that you have chosen not to respond.

We may be dealing with a pandemic, but there is an Asbestos epidemic here in Morwell, that has required urgent attention for more than three years. Regional communities such as ours seem to have been forgotten.

We have endeavoured to obtain an Air Quality Reading for May 26 from Attentis Australia to our president Dr Christine Sindt.

Your urgent attention to the matters is of grave community concern and is required forthwith!

Merv Geddes, Gippsland Resources Group secretary

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COVID-19 challenges As we watch the circumstances around COVID-19 evolve, there is a level of stress and anxiety about what that means for each of us. And the reality is, that the lives of so many are likely to continue to be impacted in the coming weeks and months by this crisis. It’s damn tough at the moment, and particularly for those who have had their employment displaced and my thoughts are well and truly with these persons and their families. I have been in awe of the resilience that the Latrobe Valley community has displayed during challenging times, and the current COVID-19 pandemic has proved no exception. People have adapted and supported each other when and where they can.

Supporting local businesses I would ask that the community think of our local traders who employ local people, and support them at every opportunity. We have a fantastic Latrobe Valley business community with a lot of our local organisations changing the way they work and offering delivery and online services. If you need something, ask yourself – can I get this locally? When you do, you will also be supporting local jobs and businesses into the future.

Our local champions I know that many in the Morwell electorate are grateful for the dedication and efforts of so many people and organisations. There

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They were interested to find out about activities that residents did when they were at

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New pathway at Churchill’s Mathison Park

A NEW pathway has been constructed in Churchill’s Mathison Park to provide all weather access to additional areas that were previously difficult to navigate.

The new path is approximately 500m long and winds its way up the hill, from Hare House and amongst the Conifer Plantation.

It then passes through a grove of beautiful deciduous trees and joins the concrete path near the roundabout on the intersection of Monash Way and Northways Road.

Features along the path as you pass through the conifer plantation, are the breathtaking views of Lake Hyland and the beautiful display of Autumn colors as you stroll beneath the canopy of a grove of deciduous trees at the top of the hill.

Funding for the path was provided from the committee’s yearly budget and supplemented by a community grant from Latrobe City Council.

Mathison Park is maintained by volunteers on limited funding and the support from Latrobe City and other government grants is vital for the continued upkeep and improvement.

The committee thanks the Council for its continued support and funding. For those interested in the Park and wanting to get involved, the group is always looking for more volunteers.

They have a Working Bee once a month on a Saturday for three hours.

Even turning up once a year to assist can make a difference and keep the Park clean, tidy and safe for all to enjoy.

If you are interested in helping out in any way you can visit the Mathison Park Facebook Page or via the internet at mathisonpark churchill.com.au.

Sacred Heart Church’s 50th anniversary

IN November 2020 the Morwell Catholic Parish will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the current Sacred Heart Church and they are looking for any photos, newspaper clippings etc. which showcase the previous and new churches, eg the building of the churches, significant events such as baptisms, weddings to name a few that have taken place.

Any items will be scanned and returned safely to their owner.

Please contact Mario on 0412 411 719 or Shirley 0409 436 019 if you are able to assist.

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Moartz announces 2020 production

MOARTZ has announced its 2020 production titled Yes, Prime Minister, written by Antony Lay and Jonathan Lynn.

The production, which focuses on a United Kingdom in crisis (sound familiar), will be directed by John Molden.

Six performances of the production will be held at Monash Hall, Yallourn North from Friday, November 27 through to Saturday, December 5.

For more information visit moartz.com or Moartz’s Facebook page.

Springtime Ball cancelled

THE Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc Springtime Ball scheduled on Friday, September 11, 2020 has been cancelled due to the current health crisis.

For further information visit the ‘Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve,’ Facebook page where you will find a copy of the competition flyer, or you can email the reserve at ehhbr.competition@gmail.com.

Inner Gippsland Writeability Group workshop THE Inner Gippsland Writeability Group is offering an online writing workshop free to people in Gippsland with a disability.

Ellena Savage will run a creative non-fiction workshop exploring two distinct lifewriting sub-genres: memoir and the personal essay.

You will learn about strategies commonly used in these genres, with examples, to begin developing writing of your own.

The workshop will be held on Friday, July 24 between 11am-1pm.

Ms Savage is an author

Fresh look: Mathison Park in Churchill’s new pathway. contact Jess on 0431 275 526 or email moewriteability@ gmail.com.

Acapella Festival cancelled THE Gippsland Acoustic Music Club has decided to

Photography and artwork competition

THE Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve committee of management is holding a photograph and artwork competition for primary and secondary school students.

Students may enter either a photograph of nature taken within the reserve or an artwork inspired by nature within the reserve.

A selection of high quality entries will be used to produce a 2021 calendar featuring the reserve.

The committee has received funding from the CFA and EnergyAustralia to print 1000 copies of the calendar which will be distributed free within the local community.

There are great prizes to be won so get your entries in before the August 31 closing date.

the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres have been doing a great deal of work in getting some guidelines for venues. At the current time they are too restrictive (and constantly changing) to allow the club to start again.

The GAMC hopes by February that things will be better and life can get back to normal. The club’s ukulele lessons are also a casualty of COVID-19.

All participants will be contacted later in the year to see if they are interested in continuing in 2021 and the club will roll over lesson fees.

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Dates locked in: Moartz has announced its 2020 production titled Yes, Prime Minister, which will be held at Monash Hall, Yallourn North from November 27 to December 5. and educator. Her first essay collection, Blueberries, was published earlier this year.

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cancel the Acapella Festival and all club nights for the rest of 2020.

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ARE you aged 18 to 34 and living in Morwell?

Then a project team from Monash University would love to hear from you.

They are completing a research study that is looking at Young Adults’ views of their health and service needs in Morwell.

There is much to learn from the Morwell community, which has responded to considerable challenges over the years, including fire events and business closures.

The project team is keen to hear about your experiences living in Morwell, health needs and the services

available to you. The project features chief investigator Louise McLean, co-investigators Dr Emily Berger and Dr Matthew Carroll, and student researcher Katelyn O’Donohue. A $20 Woolworths Gift Card is available for your participation in a phone or online video interview.

For details on how to get involved, contact Katelyn at katelyn.odonohue@monash. edu.

Document signing centre has re-opened

THE document signing centre provided by volunteer Justices of the Peace at the Morwell police station is open each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am until 2pm.

The service was discontinued due to the regulations surrounding the coronavirus, but with suitable measures in place it is considered safe to recommence the service.

People wanting documents certified should ensure that they have made copies of their documents before presenting at the police station and should observe the following rules.

1. Bring your own pen for signing.

2. Maintain social distances as indicated at the police station.

3. Do not visit if you are sick.

Walhalla tours take a break

WALHALLA tour operators are taking a break while Melbourne and Mitchell Shire is under lockdown.

Walhalla Ghost Tours announced it aimed to resume once lockdowns had been lifted, and the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine has also been put into hiatus.

Society cancels planned return

MOE Art Society has decided to cancel its scheduled recommencement of activities.

Grammar music scholarships

Pre-school Rocktots now back in action

IT is hooray for all those littlies stuck at home it’s time to stretch those legs and get moving again.

Dancing, movement and arts and crafts for children aged 2-4 years reopened this week in Traralgon. Moe will return in August.

For more information, contact Anne on 0408 918

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GIPPSLAND Grammar is offering Music Scholarships to local talent.

This is a great opportunity for students who demonstrate strong musical potential to receive extra tuition on top of a quality education for a fraction of the normal cost but the offer is set to close on Wednesday, July 22, An application form must be completed by the candidate applying for the Music Scholarship and can be found at www.gippslandgrammar.vic. edu.au/scholarships.

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THE federal government is supporting jobs in the residential construction sector with the HomeBuilder program.

Until December 31, 2020, HomeBuilder will provide all eligible owner-occupiers (not just first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home.

Construction must be contracted to commence within three months of the contract date.

HomeBuilder applicants will be subject to eligibility criteria, including income caps of $125,000 for singles and $200,000 for couples based on their latest assessable income.

A national dwelling price cap of $750,000 will apply for new home builds, and a renovation price range of $150,000 up to $750,000 will apply to renovating an existing home with a current value of no more than $1.5 million.

The program is expected to provide around 27,000 grants at a total cost of around $680 million.

This increase in residential

ELIGIBILITY To access HomeBuilder, owner-occupiers must meet the following eligibility criteria: You are a natural person (not a company or trust); You are aged 18 years or older; You are an Australian citizen; You meet one of the following two income caps: $125,000 per annum for an individual applicant based on your 2018-19 taxable income or later; or $200,000 per annum for a couple based on both 2018-19 taxable income or later.

You enter into a building contract between June 4, 2020 and December 31, 2020 to either build a new home as a principal place of residence, where the property value does not exceed $750,000; or substantially renovate your existing home as a principal place of residence, where the renovation contract is between $150,000 and $750,000, and where the value of your existing property (house and land) does not exceed $1.5 million (pre-renovation); Construction must commence on or after June 4 and within three months of the contract date. construction will help to fill the gap in construction activity expected in the second half of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In doing so, HomeBuilder will help to support the 140,000 direct jobs and another 1,000,000 related jobs in the residential construction sector including businesses and sole-trader builders, contractors, property developers, construction materials manufacturers, engineers, designers and architects.

HomeBuilder complements existing state and territory First Home Owner Grant programs, stamp duty concessions and other grant schemes, as well as the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme and First Home Super Saver Scheme.

This year, the federal government delivered the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to help eligible first home buyers to purchase their first home with a deposit of as little as 5

per cent, allowing them to get into the market sooner.

HomeBuilder will create even more opportunities for first home buyers to enter the property market, as well as support other eligible Australians to build a new home or renovate an existing home.

The HomeBuilder program will be implemented via a National Partnership Agreement, signed by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments.

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Package big winner for housing industry THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomed the federal government’s announcement to introduce a time-limited, targeted ‘HomeBuilder’ package.

“The HomeBuilder package will support the delivery of tens of thousands of new home and renovation projects,” HIA managing director Graham Wolfe said.

HIA estimates it could generate more than $15 billion in national economic activity.

“Most importantly this incentive will support hundreds of thousands of jobs across Australia.

“The housing industry directly engages more than one million people - builders, trade contractors, designers, professional service providers and others.

“It provides jobs for many thousands more in the manufacturing and retail sectors, which supply the materials, products, white goods and furnishings that go into our homes.

“This incentive will help to address the projected decline in housing activity over the next 12 months.

HIA had predicted the supply of new houses could drop to as low as 111,000 in 2020/21, rather than the 171,000 original predicted in February this year.

“This incentive will ensure that the significant contraction in new home building activity in 2020/21 is not realised,” Mr Wolfe said.

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Stimulating home building activity has been an effective recovery catalyst in past economic shocks. HIA is confident it can again support the national economy through this difficult period.

“The HomeBuilder incentive is the largest direct contribution to owner occupier housing construction that a federal government has ever made. “(The) announcement reflects the importance of the home building industry and the role the industry plays in generating jobs and economic activity.

“HIA acknowledges the support of the federal government in delivering this important stimulus package.”

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PRIME Minister Scott Morrison described the HomeBuilder stimulus package as a chance to ‘’keep that dream alive’’ for families who long waited to build or renovate their homes.

“Australia is reopening and Australia is in that battle for jobs and our government is in that battle for jobs,” Mr Morrison said.

“There is just one thing going on now and that is creating jobs.”

Australians who earn less than $125,000 a year and for couples, under $200,000 per year, will be eligible to receive the $25,000 grant.

“It’s good news because it shows that the government understands the challenges that we face in rebuilding our economy, both in the short-term challenges in

SCOTT MORRISON keeping industries like this going, but also the longer term challenges,” he said.

“It’s going to make a big difference for the economy that will depend on the building industry, the residential home building industry continuing to be

moved forward over the next six to 12 months.”

A month on from its launch, the $688 million package has been labelled by industry groups as the most effective stimulus in a decade.

Housing Minister Michael Sukkar said up until to July 2 the program had received more than 37,000 applications, including 10,000 from Victoria.

“HomeBuilder is proving to be the catalyst for first-home buyers and families to purchase a new home, or undertake a major rebuild, that they may have put off earlier in the year,” Mr Sukkar said.

Mr Sukkar said the program had received universal support with all states and territories signing the National Partnership Agreement.

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168 Argyle Street Traralgon

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BRENTON WIGHT Collingwood

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Traralgon & Moe

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Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

TOTAL 34

Geelong Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

RUSSELL NORTHE Collingwood Russell Northe MLA

12-14 George Street Morwell

Phone 5133 9088 Tips for the week 7

Bulldogs GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

Norm Oliver Meats

Norm Oliver Meats

Shop 49 Midvalley Shopping Centre Morwell

Phone 5133 0661 Tips for the week 4

TOTAL 30

Crawford Marine

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Phone 5134 6522 Tips for the week 6

Collingwood Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

Forty Winks/ Homemakers Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;gon Traralgon

87 - 91 Argyle Street Traralgon

Phone 5174 6006 Tips for the week 4

TOTAL 34

Autobarn Traralgon

79 Princes Hwy, Traralgon

Phone 5174 7422 Tips for the week 4

Collingwood Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

Geelong Essendon Brisbane Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

JAMES HITCHINS

TM&H Mitre 10

56 George Street Moe

Phone 5127 2155 Tips for the week 4

TOTAL 36 CHRIS CLARK

Geelong Bulldogs GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

MATT STROUD

TOTAL 34 TERRY RAYMOND

Geelong Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

SHANE CONNAUGHTON

TOTAL 30

TOTAL 27

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Gippsland Locksmiths

24 Buckley Street Morwell

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TOTAL 32

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Geelong Essendon Brisbane Traralgon Tyrepower Sydney Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn Cnr Princes Highway & Standing Drive West Coast Phone 5174 9344 St Kilda Tips for the week 6

TONY MANN

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Morwell RSL MORWELL

RSL

Crn Tarwin & Elgin Street Morwell

Phone 5134 2455 Tips for the week 4

Geelong Essendon Brisbane Gold Coast Richmond Port Adelaide Hawthorn West Coast St Kilda

TOTAL 31 KELLY SHIRREFF

Saviges Road Fast & Easy

8 Saviges Road, Moe

Phone 5126 4004 Tips for the week 5

TOTAL 33

TOTAL 34 CHERYL JOYCE

Cleaners World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

Phone 5176 2000 Tips for the week 5

Geelong Essendon Brisbane Sydney Richmond Carlton Melbourne West Coast St Kilda

SIMON VELLA

Vella Designer Cabinets

168 Waterloo Road, Moe

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TOTAL 29 BEN RICHARDSON

LV Roofing Supplies

4 Short Street Traralgon

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Geelong Essendon GWS Giants Gold Coast Richmond Carlton Hawthorn West Coast Adelaide

TOTAL 31

Collingwood Essendon GWS Giants Sydney Richmond Port Adelaide Melbourne West Coast St Kilda

Collingwood Essendon GWS Giants Sydney Richmond Carlton Hawthorn West Coast Adelaide

TOTAL 30 JOSH HAWKINS

J&S Caravan Services

Lot 1/1, 117 Traralgon-Maffra Road Traralgon

Phone 0447 518 300 Tips for the week 2

Geelong Bulldogs GWS Giants Sydney Richmond Carlton Melbourne West Coast Adelaide

TOTAL 28

LEADER BOARD

Terry Raymond.............................

Raymond .............................36 36 Russell Northe..............................

Northe..............................34 34 Matt Stroud Stroud.................................... ....................................34 34 Lockie White..................................

White..................................34 34 Brenton Wight Wight............................... ...............................34 34 Kelly Shirreff..................................

Shirreff..................................33 33 Chris Clark ..................................... .....................................32 32 Annette Vogt Vogt.................................. ..................................32 32 Anthony Dunne.............................

Dunne .............................31 31 James Hitchins ............................31 ............................ 31 Tony Mann......................................

Mann......................................31 31 Ben Richardson ...........................31 ........................... 31 Jason Burslem ............................. .............................30 30 Shane Connaughton ..................30 ..................30 Peter Thomson Thomson............................. .............................30 30 Simon Vella....................................

Vella ....................................30 30 Cheryl Joyce ................................. .................................29 29 Josh Hawkins...............................

Hawkins ...............................28 28 Pepper Camera ............................27 ............................27 Tonya Ryan.....................................

Ryan.....................................26 26

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The The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C114latr the ) Latrobe Planning Scheme.

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Gippsland Clean Duct.

Peter 0417 336 553.

Phone 0418 595 533.

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Individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Trusts, Companies.

Refunds for individuals within 7 days. Fees deducted from refunds.

Tax return from $55.

Ph James

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

Emerald Fencing

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FENCING

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Specialising in commercial, residential work, over 30 years experience. For prompt and reliable service to all the When you want a quality Gippsland region phone job at an affordable price, Joe 0421 374 463. big or small, give Henry a call. Garages, driveways, footpaths and crossovers.

Phone 0409 236 210. floor/wall, slate laying/sealing, fire hearths, bathroom renovations, water proofing.

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Top quality workmanship at affordable prices. Free design and quote. Call Get your security doors in Jack on 0419 977 655.

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GUITAR LESSONS MOBILE MASSEUR

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Free quote. 0408 225 490.

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Vic Marino's Painting

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

Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

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Registered Midwife/Nurse or Registered Nurse

Position No. 5500 - Full time, limited tenure - Bairnsdale

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Coordinator - Bushfire Rebuild Support Service Position No. 4110 - Full time, limited tenure - Bairnsdale eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/careers

Registered Midwife/Nurse or Registered Nurse Grade 2 0.63EFT-1.0 EFT

A leading Aged Care Provider in the Latrobe Valley has a vacancy for an Experienced Facility Care Manager. Latrobe Valley Village is a 101-bed facility. Latrobe Valley Village is a not for profit organisation.

Applicants for the position shall possess: ● Advanced knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Accreditation process ● The knowledge and skills to assess and manage the care needs of residents. This will involve ongoing assessment, planning and review of care including complex and technical nursing procedures in order to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the quality standards and the services objectives Requirements: ● Current Nursing Registration (APHRA) Registered Nurse Div 1. ● Previous aged care management experience ● Excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills that achieves quality resident care ● Experience in rostering and other HR management ● Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ACFI ● Proven experience with accreditation requirements ● Solid understanding of continuous improvement ● Superior communication skills both written and verbal ● Possess a knowledge of legal aspects of health care ● Highly organised and an ability to use and set up systems ● Ability to effectively organise and manage resources within budget allocation ● Advanced computer skills Conditions of Employment: ● Salary will be negotiated commensurate with the position Applications, addressing all the key selection criteria are to be addressed to Mr Tom Hayes, CEO, Latrobe Valley Village, 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 or by email to thayes@lvvillage.com.au by close of Business on Friday, 17 July 2020.

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People and Culture Manager Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH), in partnership with Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS), is seeking to appoint a driven and innovative People and Culture Manager.

Predominantly based in Yarram, reporting directly to the YDHS Chief Executive Officer and professionally accountable to the LRH General Manager Human Resources, the People and Culture Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic workforce approach to promote a positive culture, employee engagement and ensuring YDHS achieves its strategic, organisational and service delivery goals.

The People and Culture Manager position would suit: ● A confident leader with a proven record of achievement in a change environment. ● An experienced HR professional with strong industrial relations, organisational development and staff wellbeing skills. ● A good communicator, experienced in stakeholder management and workforce engagement. ● A motivated change agent who can deliver innovative and contemporary human resources strategies.

The successful candidate will be a professional, highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual with the right knowledge, competencies and experience. They must have the ability to add true value in a dynamic working environment and directly assist YDHS in its quest for innovative and industry leading initiatives and results. We are seeking a ‘can-do’ person who is passionate about human resources practices and the healthcare industry.

Further information about this exciting opportunity can be obtained from Mark Wilkins, LRH Executive Director People and Culture on (03) 5173 8114.

To apply for this position or to view the Position Description, please visit the careers page on our website www.lrh.com.au Applications close midnight 31 July 2020.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfy pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check.

Programmed Skilled Workforce would like to invite applications for the following Apprenticeships commencing in early 2021: ● Electrician (Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician) ● Fitter and Turner (Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade) Based at Loy Yang B Power Station, Victoria’s newest and most efficient coal-fired power station, you will work with an experienced and passionate team of people while obtaining a nationally recognised qualification.

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

To be successful, you will need: ● A genuine interest in and understanding of your preferred trade. ● Evidence of teamwork abilities and excellent communication skills. ● Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to work autonomously. ● An understanding of health, safety and environment policies and procedures. ● Satisfactory completion of relevant school subjects (i.e. science, technology, engineering and maths).

Completion of relevant Work Experience, Structured Workplace Learning, a preApprenticeship or School Based Apprenticeship Program would be highly regarded.

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

Applications close Monday, 27 July 2020.

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Benefits: ● We offer a range of career paths within a technically advanced, innovative and employee focused environment. ● An induction and mentor program is provided for each new Apprentice. ● Ongoing training ensures participation in professional development during the course of the Apprenticeship.

To be eligible applicants must: ● Have or anticipate having at the end of 2021 as a minimum, a satisfactory result in Year 11 with a proven ability in Mathematics, Science and English. ● Demonstrate a genuine interest in and knowledge of the trade area for which you are applying as illustrated by previous work experience, participation in home or recreational maintenance activities, and/or your performance in related school subjects. ● If applying for the Electrical Apprenticeship must have or anticipate having a Certificate II in Electro technology at the end of 2020. ● Be physically fit.

Applications close: Sunday, 9th August 2020.

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HS1A Casual Bank For more information and the application process, please visit our website at: southgippslandhospital.com.au

Positions Vacant Gippsland PHN is a not for profit charity that works at a regional level to achieve improved whole of system health care. Our vision is for a Measurably Healthier Gippsland.

We work closely with the primary health care system, identifying opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities. We do this through health system improvement programs, and by commissioning services to address local health needs.

We aim to: ● ensure health issues are prioritised, understood and invested in; using local strengths; ● build and support local capability in primary health care professionals; ● enable transparent communication and information exchange across the primary health care sector; and ● improve access in primary health services particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes, and where gaps exist in hard to reach locations.

www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers

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Position on offer for persons with mechanical aptitude and knowledge of car and 4WD makes and models.

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

LABOURERS and CONCRETORS

Wanted - casual and full time positions. Must have driver's licence and white card. chris@ slabworks.com.au

Retail/Sales Assistant

If this sounds like you; visit our careers page online for full details on how to apply:

How to Apply: To apply for the 2021 Apprenticeship Program your application is required to include: ● A covering letter indicating which Apprenticeship you are applying for, as well as a brief explanation as to why you would like to work as an Apprentice at Opal - Australian Paper. ● Resume or Work experience/employment details/Copies of two most recent school reports. ● Reference from employers or a responsible school officer if still at school. ● Note: Applicants will be required to undertake abilities testing and an interview.

About the Company Opal - Australian Paper has a well-earned reputation as an employer of choice and employ over 800 staff at its state of the art Maryvale Paper Mill. Using highly sophisticated equipment and the latest in cutting-edge technology, Opal - Australian Paper deliver premium products that are recognised as world class. Opal Australian Paper support Diversity and Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

Allied Health Assistant

Use your knowledge and experience to drive health outcomes and achieve demonstrable impact for communities throughout Gippsland.

We offer attractive remuneration with salary packaging, flexible working environments, a great organisational culture and the chance for you to make a real difference to the health outcomes in our community.

We are looking for agile, dynamic, outcomes focused team members with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications Close 5pm Mon. 27 July 2020

The successful applicants will commence in mid - late January 2021

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Seniors Day Stay Service Grade 2 or 3 0.84 EFT

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About the Program Opal - Australian Paper is offering excellent career opportunities to highly motivated applicants seeking an Apprenticeship in one of the following trades: ● Electrical (4 years) with an option of an additional 1 year to complete Instrumentation and Control upon a successful completion of Electrical Trade School. ● Fitting & Machining - (4 years)

Applications are to be submitted via www.seek.com.au. Search ‘Australian Paper’ in the search box to view all currently advertised positions at Australian Paper or alternatively search the listed Job ID# 50214244

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Required at Traralgon Trailers Please drop resume into: 182 Argyle Street, Traralgon Phone 5175 0998

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.

REGISTERED NURSES

ICU/PICU nurses wanted for home care in Trafalgar, Warragul and Trida.

Minimum of 2 years ICU/PICU experience.

Must be Ventilation and Tracheostomy competent.

Please contact Patrik on 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensive careathome.com

FIXED PLANT OPERATOR

We are seeking to employ an experience Fixed Plant Operator who has the ability or willingness to learn to undertake daily sand analysis testing. You may also be required to undertake duties of a mobile plant operator on occasion.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this position, please send your application to: admin@ lvsands.com.au by 30 July 2020

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RE-HOMING - 1992 Ford XG Falcon S Longreach ute, 2nd owner, unmodified man., c/w 1995 XG Gli auto ute and many spares, FGT-263 $10,000 w/r.w.c. $9000 as is. Will not sep.

2006 Ford BF Falcon RTV ute, auto, fact. dedicated gas, nothing to spend, ZAK-601 $10,000 w/r.w.c., $9000 as is. Gen. buyers only. Ph 0407 526 304.

TOYOTA CAMRY

2005, new battery, tow bar, 12 months rego., TSW-612, with r.w.c. $5000. Ph 0422 377 861.

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CARTER, Patricia (Pat) Ann. 13/6/1946 - 12/7/2020.

To my darling wife Pat, my heart breaks without you.

Words cannot describe my pain. Until we meet again my love, rest Older caravans, any in peace. Your loving condition, make or size. husband Donny XXXX. Please call 0490 044 717 My darling beautiful Mum, any time.

I always thought we'd have time to say goodbye Trucks but you surprised us all & Tractors and slipped away quietly.

My heart is broken without TRACTOR, Claas Celtis you here. Sleep peacefully 446, 90hp, 3460hrs, 4x4, my darling. I'll think of you cab, loader, good tyres, and miss you every single very good condition day. Love Tracey, Jamie, $32,000 no GST. Phone Corey and Ruby XO. 0408 123 549.

Heaven has gained another beautiful angel, our Mumma and Nana. Free Machinery from pain. Rest peacefully Mumma and Nana. Forever in our hearts. Love you Case 60 XT, 4-in-1 bucket, forever, Kerrie, Shane, 3650 hrs, good tyres, Tyson, Tim, Jack and good cond. $16,000 no Kiara XXXX. GST. Ph 0408 123 549.

To our beautiful Mum, our lives won't be the same without you. We thought you would be with us Alfarel vertical tubeless forever. I'm still not ready steam boiler, gas fired, to be without you Mum. 50hp, g.c., no further use Rest peacefully beautiful $5000. Ph 0408 514 595. angel. Thank you for everything you did for us.

Car Parts & Love always Jo and Row Accessories XXX. To my beautiful Nan, I will never forget our cherished moments. It breaks my HQ Holden front bumper heart to lose you. Fly high bar, 1971 - 1974, like new beautiful. Lots of love and parts $450. Phone George (Riley) XXX. 0434 913 630.

Rest in peace my beautiful Nan. Lots of love, Jayda XXX.

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

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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

Thanks In the event an ad is omitted from publication, A PRAYER to St Jude. we assume no May the Sacred heart of liability for such Jesus be adored and omission.

CARTER, Patrician Ann. 13/6/1946 - 12/7/2020.

Treasured memories of my dearest sister Pat. Passed away 12th July 2020. An angel who went to that lovely garden above. My heart is broken, my tears won't stop. You are my everloving sister and friend.

We had some good times, some sad times but most of all life times. We miss you so much my sister.

Our sympathy and love go to your very caring and devoted husband Don and your daughters Tracey, Kerrie, Jo and families.

Bye, bye my sister. I love you. No more pain, just perfect peace. Forever glorified throughout the your sister Barb, brotherworld, now and forever. in-law Daryl and families.

Sacred heart of Jesus, Love you forever 4WD pray for us. St Jude, worker of miracles, pray CARTER, Pat. for us. St Jude, help of the Treasured memories of a GREAT Wall 2009, 4x4, hopeless, pray for us. Say life long friend. this 9 times a day, by the 2.4L twin cab, 105,000km, Rest peacefully burgundy, leather int., lad- 8th day your prayers will answered, never Ray, Beve and families. der rack, towbar, XIY-645 be g.c. $5000 w/r.w.c., $4200 known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank DOWNEY, Michael Joseph. without. 0468 930 085. you St Jude.

Uncle Mick.

26/7/1954 - 11/7/2020.

Caravans Dearly loved brother of Deaths Bob, Loche and Audrey (all dec.) and Colleen, brother-in-law of Mike O'Sullivan and dearly BEDFORD, Robert loved uncle of Danny.

James.

Love from all our family.

Caravans and pop-tops, 10/12/1958 - 1/7/2020.

Gone Fishin 1970s - mid 2000 models. A son's first hero, a Tired of waiting for buyers? daughter's first love, we Funeral held 15 July 2020.

Phone now, cash paid. will miss you. R.I.P. Love Affordable Caravans 0418 Allan, Cindy, Vivien, JONES (Ashby), Michael, Dylan and Ryan. Sylvia Alice.

336 238, 5623 4782.

28/9/1933 - 12/7/2020.

Passed away peacefully Situations Vacant at Bangalor Retreat, Tweed Heads NSW. Beloved wife of Geoff (dec.), loving partner to David (dec.). Much loved Chaplain at: and loving mother to Alan, Trevor, Jenny, Robert and Leongatha Primary School Shirley.

Much loved (2 day/week) mother-in-law to Chris, Martina, Geoff, Cathie and Bass Coast Specialist School Ian. Adored grandmother (2 day/week) and great-grandmother.

You will always be loved Korus Connect is seeking a Chaplain who is and sadly missed passionate about supporting the wellbeing of the school community. Successful applicants will have Rest In Peace a minimum Cert IV in Youth Work, Counselling, or Private Cremation to be equivalent and a valid WWCC. Applicants are held in NSW with Memorial required to demonstrate personal commitment to and Internment of Ashes in the Christian faith and values by providing a Morwell at a later date, Minister endorsement and adherence to Korus post COVID restrictions Connect's Statement of Faith.

Contact Impact@korusconnect.org.au or call JONES, Sylvia.

(03) 9811 0900 for more information and Dearly loved friend of Irene, second mum to a full list of selection criteria.

Levinia and Stuart.

Korus Connect is committed to child safety Rest in Peace and maintaining child safe and Our thoughts and love to child friendly environments the Jones family.

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STRAUGHEN, Aileen.

83 years. Passed away peacefully on 14/7/2020.

Born in Yallourn 29/8/1936.

She is survived by her 3 children Gaile, Gary and Geoff. She will be missed by her grandchildren Tanya, Michelle, Kelly, Adam, William, Dale and Shannon and her great grandchildren Jaiden, Kegan, Logan, Qiarshi, Nash and Jett.

Always remembered, greatly missed, rest in peace beautiful lady, POWER, Annette. we love you Passed away peacefully Due to COVID19 restricat LRH on 13/7/2020 after tions a Private Funeral will a battle with cancer. be held.

Aged 73 years She leaves us with broken hearts and a massive void STRAUGHEN, Aileen. in all of our lives. Reunited Loved sister-in-law to with Laurie (dec.). Loved Dorothy and Alf (both mother of Digger, Woolly, dec.), loved and respected Dave, Julie and families. aunty to the extended Dawson family.

A Private Service will be held So many happy memories

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FOWLER (Digger).

Florence and family would Wilma and family; Jenny, like to thank all who Rhonda and John, Warren sent flowers, cards and and Merridie, with their condolences on the recent families would like to passing of a loved thank everyone who husband and father. We attended Digger's Funeral would especially like to Service, those who sent thank John Galbraith, LV flowers, cards and phone Funeral Services; Keith's messages of support.

Case Manager, Linda Sorry to Digger's workers DAMIANO, Bambina.

McDill; Sandra Lawler, and friends who could not 22/12/1939 - 15/7/2019. volunteer and friend; and attend owing to the It's hard to believe one Moe Woodworking Club COVID19 restrictions. year ago you closed your (the Woodies), also the Much appreciation to eyes and left us. We all LRH staff for their care of Dr Brown and Dr Kunze miss you so much Mum. Keith. for the care and home You may be gone from visits in the last 2 weeks of our sight but you are Digger's life. Thank you never gone from our DALEY, Lenette (Sam).

Nielsen Funerals and staff.

Barry, Joey and Dig would From the Fowler family. hearts. like to thank everyone that Loved and missed phoned, sent flowers and everyday cards on the passing of Maria, Julian, Lauren and Sam. Jason.

We would also like to thank Dr Remyn and the staff at Tanjil Place.

DOWNS, John W. Please accept this as our 22/1/1941 - 15/7/2019.

Still in our memories, you personal thank you. are missed everyday.

Forever in our hearts.

Love always Joy, Linda, Funeral Directors STRAUGHEN, Aileen.

Loving sister and aunty of Graig and families.

Eunice, David, Jenny, MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Jodie and Susan, and TRARALGON 5174 2258 JOYCE, Margaret. families.

Place your tribute on 15 July 2014. latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Sleep Peacefully A Remembering you is easy Mum, we do it STRAUGHEN, Aileen.

Loving sister and sister- every day, but missing POWER (nee Young), WE ARE NOW ABLE TO LIVESTREAM in-law of Len (dec.), Val, you is a heartache that Annette.

Leanne, Kim, Wayne, and never goes away.

ALL OF OUR FUNERALS IF REQUIRED 15/12/1946 - 13/7/2020.

Forever in our hearts Dearly loved sister, families. sister-in-law and aunty of Memories are ours to keep Your loving family.

Max and Mandy, Jessica, Jack, Molly, Ray and their KESBY, Marc.

STRAUGHEN, Aileen. families.

17 July 2011.

Heartfelt sympathy to 14/7/2020.

Loved and loving dad, son Loved aunty and great Mark, Craig, David, Julie and brother - our Marc. aunty to Karyn, Graeme, and their families.

Sandra and their families. Rohan, Bryan and Nancy, Taken too soon Gone but not forgotten XX and Janine (dec.).

Only Flossy understood LAPPIN Thomas Terence Royal Australian Navy S/No. 2698 The President, Staff and members of the Morwell RSL Sub Branch mourn the passing of their valued Service Member Terry.

Deepest sympathy to the family.

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BRAND (Lay), Patricia.

19/4/1935 - 10/7/2019.

One year has passed since you left us. You are never far away, forever in our hearts and thoughts.

Dearly loved and missed each day.

Geoff and family.

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TATNELL (Willmott) (nee Benson), Maureen (Ina).

17/4/1941 - 7/7/2020.

At Bairnsdale.

Eldest daughter of Col and Jean Benson (both dec.). Loved and loving wife of Don, Doug (dec.).

Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Gary (dec.) and Rhonda Benson, Carol and Stephen Blair, David and Carroll Benson, POWER, Annette.

Kay and Col Metcalf.

We had no time to say our goodbyes, to a sister-in-law Resting Peacefully at last Memories are ours so unique, to keep We're both left now with hollow hearts and no words left to speak.

We're left with your memories, so rich and true, TIBBALLS, Corey and cherish each moment Raymond.

8/8/1970 - 9/7/2020. we spent with you.

Beloved son of Helen and Sleep peacefully Annette Gary Tibballs.

Bev and Lee. Brother of Damien and Shaun. Brother-in-law of Michelle and Emi. Loved uncle of Noah, Alanah, POWER, Annette.

Deepest sympathy to George, Isabella, Kouji, and Naomi.

Mark, Craig, David and Emma Julie and families on the Special brother to Tang-on (Jim), Noo and Cecy. passing of our dear friend Annette.

Much loved and sadly Such wonderful memories missed by all over 48 years of a great Rest in Peace family friendship. Barry, Loretta (dec.) and the Due to the current Switzer (Swooper) family. restrictions a Private Family Funeral Service for Corey R.I.P. dear friend will be held.

POWER (Young), Annette.

Dearly loved sister of Vic (dec.), sister-in-law of Bev. Loving aunty of Donna, Joanne and their families.

Now resting in peace with Uncle Laurie Forever in our memories

MASSARO, Serafina (Finetta).

18 July 2008.

Of all the gifts in life to have you as our Mum, was the greatest gift of all.

Remembered with lots of love and missed every day.

Vin, Maria, Jan and families

NEILL, Wallace (Wal).

20 July 2003.

Precious memories of you will always be in our hearts.

There is not a day, that we do not think of you.

So dearly loved and deeply missed Mark, Anthony and families.

ROWLEY, Douglas.

20/8/1943 - 19/7/2017.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Your loving wife Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Faye, Tony, Cheryl, Brad, Wendy, Ray, Leanne, Glen, Chris, Ylonda, Jenny, Michael, George, Alison, grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions, attendance at the Cemetery is limited and by invitation only but to view the live-stream please visit:

POWER, Annette.

The Gormandale Cricket Club extends our most sincere condolences to the Power family on the passing of our esteemed www.nielsenfunerals.com.au Life Member Annette. We are deeply saddened and acknowledge the wonderful contribution the Power and Young families have made to our Club.

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Birthday Memoriam POWER, Annette.

Passed away 13/7/2020.

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High hopes: Gormandale will have to wait until 2021 to begin its climb back up the North Gippsland Football-Netball League ladder. file photograph

Upbeat Tigers focus on 2021 NGFL season FOOTBALL NGFL

By SAM WATSON

GORMANDALE will have to wait until 2021 to begin its climb back up the North Gippsland Football-Netball League ladder.

After going winless last year, the Tigers were hoping 2020 would be a much more successful year for the senior side.

Adam Talbot, who’s recently taken on the role of president, was excited for what 2020 might bring for the Tigers.

“It’s probably no secret that over the last 18 months, our footy club hasn’t been performing very well,” he said.

“We didn’t have many players and we were copping some pretty heavy losses.”

Talbot said he “basically put (his) life on hold” from July to December last year to rebuild the club up to a competitive level.

One of Talbot’s first orders of business was signing new coach, Daniel Earl.

“We got some really good reports about the way he conducted himself as well as his footy brain,” Talbot said.

Earl, who’d been reserves coach at Moe the past four years, has already made a significant impact in his first year as a senior coach.

“When you have a first-time senior coach there’s a couple of unknowns and all that sort of stuff, but he’s been unbelievable,” Talbot said.

“I’m truly blessed to have him as a coach.

“He’s just been incredible with the amount of work he’s done and what his brought and his game plan, it’s absolutely fantastic.”

With the excitement building around the Tigers and their new coach, supporters were regaining interest around the club, again adding to the disappointment of a cancelled season.

Along with the appointment of Earl, some signatures from some exciting players made the off-season a very successful one for Gormandale.

The Tigers signed some former players who had achieved a lot at the club, but there were also plenty of fresh faces looking to make a big impact.

With the new signings and his new game plan, Earl was as confident as anyone that the Tigers would be competitive in 2020.

“It’s hard to tell when you’re coming from 10 to 20 goals behind the pack, but we were quite confident in what we were building,” he said.

“We’d changed our game plan dramatically to be a more attacking side.”

The new players along with the fresh game plan looked dangerous in the pre-season with two good wins over Mirboo North and Boolarra.

So when the season was cancelled in late June, Earl and his players were devastated they wouldn’t be able to restore some pride in the yellow and black this year.

“From where we were coming from, to what we achieved in the pre-season, we were all very

disappointed that the season couldn’t go ahead,” he said.

While Earl believed it was ultimately the only outcome possible especially with the rising number of coronavirus cases, he and the players remained optimistic the season would go ahead.

“The vibe amongst our group was really good,” he said.

“We had a lot of supporters and a lot of other people looking at Gormandale this year with what we had recruited, so we were really keen for it to go ahead but unfortunately it didn’t go that way.”

Unsurprisingly, Earl has been reappointed for the 2021 season and he’s quietly confident that all the new recruits will re-commit.

“I think the club needs structure and someone to be around the club for a few years and hopefully the recruits that we’ve got are going to stick around for the same amount of time,” he said.

Storming away with top prize GREYHOUNDS

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

KISMET Storm signalled bigger things are in store after an impressive win in the feature GRV Vic Bred Maiden Series Final (460m) at Warragul on Tuesday night.

The exciting son of Barcia Bale franked the form of his sizzling debut performance to seal the $7500 first-prize cheque in the final.

Kismet Storm ($4.10) jumped

straight to the front from box five and withstood a gutsy challenge from odds-on favourite Equalizer to win by a length and a half.

The success made it two wins from as many starts for the Kate Gorman-trained charge, who certainly looks to have the talent to be competitive at metropolitan level.

Kismet Storm prevailed in 25.68 seconds, 0.38 of a second quicker than the effort he produced on debut.

Rosedale trainer Sharon-Lee Chignell’s had three runners in the race, with Stuart Lee Rose rewarding his followers by running third, paying $4.30 the place.

The Chignell team celebrated success in the next race as Nicholas Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell, held off My Era Rico by half-a-length in the Top Run Images Restricted Win Heat (400m).

Nicholas Rose led the way from box one and was never

headed to seal the seventh win of his 27-start career.

Gormandale trainer Kaylah Thorburn has a nice chaser on her hands in Tribal.

The son of My Bro Fabio produced a powerful performance to take out the Watchdog Maiden (400m) in stylish fashion.

Tribal ($4.00) saluted by more than five lengths in 22.62 seconds to score his first win at start two after running an eye-catching second at Warragul on July 3.

THE Traralgon District Junior Football League season started in style on Sunday.

In the Under-16 competition, there were opening round wins to Heyfield, College, Sale City and Pax Hill.

Heyfield recorded the biggest win of the round, defeating Police Boys by 82 points - 13.14 (92) to 1.4 (10).

Tyson Birss and Harvey Blake each booted three goals for the Roos, who were best served

by Caleb Barnett and Xander Brooks.

Chiyop Chiyop was a standout in a losing cause for Police Boys, booting their lone goal in the final term.

Seven goals from Nate Jordan was the highlight as Sale City defeated Southside 11.8 (74) to 4.9 (33).

Jordan, Chad Evans and Angus Heywood featured in the best for the Bulldogs, while Matthew Ponton, Nicholas Esler and Flynn McLuckie (two goals) battled hard for Southside.

College could thank its accuracy for a 15-point win against Maffra.

The visitors had 14 scoring shots to nine, but it was College prevailing 6.3 (39) to 2.12 (24) with Lakshay Singh Panwar (three goals) in dynamic form.

Ryder Miller and Oscar Smith were others to impress for the winners, while Harry Semmens was named best for Maffra.

Pax Hill recorded a 41-point win against TEDAS. Landen Meany slotted three majors as the Saints prevailed 8.10 (58) to 2.5 (17).

In the Under-14 competition, opening round winners were Combined Saints,West End and Pax Hill.

Pax Hill were the round’s most dominant victors, defeating TEDAS 6.25 (61) to 0.1 (1).

The Saints had an array of quality players including Hayden Berry, Riley Denovan and Tyson Tangi, who kicked four goals.

West End took the show on the road, defeating Churchill by 37 points at Gaskin Park.

In an entertaining game of footy, three goals from Jacob

Stimson and the impressive contribution of Ben Hagley were among the talking points of the 10.7 (67) to 4.6 (30) win by the Bombers.

Flynn Hanson was named best for Churchill, while Daniel Carstein and Nathan Smart worked hard.

Lleyton Hecker kicked two goals for the Cougars.

Combined Saints defeated Southside 11.9 (75) to 3.6 (24) at Duncan Cameron Park.

Tarquin Crosby and Lucy Riddle starred for the winners, while Lucas Furlan snagged four goals.

Under-12 winners were Police Boys, Combined Saints, West End and TEDAS. Police Boys withstood a late fightback from Glengarry to win by 12 points - 6.1 (37) to 3.7 (25).

Hamish Pettie and Rigby Anthony each booted two goals for the winners, with Charlie Poulton also contributing two goals for the Magpies.

Harper Connolly was named best for Police Boys, with Cooper Mitchell proving Glengarry’s standout.

The other three matches were somewhat lopsided.

Combined Saints defeated Southside by 43 points - 8.4 (52) to 1.3 (9) with Quinn Ross, Lily Milner, Jett Koppen (two goals) and Kade Thorley (two goals) leading the charge for the winners.

Hayden Williams was named best for Southside, while Mitch Leslie also impressed.

West End defeated Churchill 6.4 (40) to 1.5 (11).

Mason Snowden, Darcy Tulloch and Jesse Nancarrow were among the raft of Bombers to play well.

Blake Harrington battled hard in a losing cause for Churchill.

Five goals from Brodie Adams headlined a big win for TEDAS, who defeated Pax Hill 10.9 (69) to 0.1 (1).

Melvey Podmore proved a good foil for Adams, slotting three goals.

Under-10 winners were Police Boys, Southside, TEDAS and West End.

Central Gippsland junior season is now cancelled JUNIOR FOOTBALL CGJFL

THE 2020 Central Gippsland Junior Football League season has been cancelled.

The decision was made after a meeting on Monday night less than a week before the season was scheduled to get underway on July 19.

In a statement, CGJFL president Matthew Snell shared the machinations behind the decision.

“Tonight our league executive recommended to our clubs that the entire Central Gippsland Junior Football League competition be cancelled for the remainder of the 2020 season,” Mr Snell said.

“With that clubs voted and it was passed that the season be closed for 2020.

“The recommendation has taken time as we wanted to

give the best possible chance for a return to play this season.

“In light of worsening COVID-19 conditions through our state over recent weeks, we feel the risks involved in playing a competition now far outweigh the benefits for the children and parents/carers in our clubs.

“We know this is disappointing particularly for those children who were looking to return to play this weekend, however I guess a good point at this time is the phrase,‘Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should’.

“We thank all coaches, players, members, volunteers and committees for sticking with their clubs and trying to get things going for their children during this time.

“We do look forward to get going again in 2021.”

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TDCA’s warm welcome for Yarram CRICKET

By LIAM DURKIN

AN exciting new venture in local cricket was given the green light last month, with Yarram and District affiliating with the Traralgon and District Cricket Association.

The new South Gippsland club has been created by amalgamating all clubs that competed in the Alberton Cricket Association.

In its heyday, the ACA had close to 10 clubs, with the competition comprising Devon, Devon North, Tarraville, Binginwarri, Yarram Colts, Toora, Welshpool, Woodside and Won Wron.

However, dwindling work opportunities and an ageing demographic in the area meant that slowly over time clubs struggled to find sufficient numbers.

Recently, things really got a head in season 2018-19, when only four clubs made up the entire competition.

The situation only worsened last season, when the ACA was forced into recess when only three clubs could muster enough players.

Of the three remaining ACA clubs, Devon opted to enter a third grade team in the TDCA, whilst Tarraville and Devon North stood out for a season.

Devon had a successful entry into the TDCA, taking out the premiership last season.

Interestingly, Devon also won the ACA premiership in 2018-19, meaning the club’s last two seasons as a single entity netted premierships in two different leagues.

New Yarram and District Cricket Club president Brett Gay said action had to be taken before cricket in the Alberton region completely drifted off into oblivion.

“The writing was on the wall so we had to do something,” he said.

“We’ve still got a lot of good cricketers around that are enthusiastic so we wanted to do as much as we could to support them and get something going.

“We tried to survive as a five-team comp for a while and then a couple more clubs started to struggle so we had to stop playing.”

With Devon already getting a taste for the TDCA, Gay said the Bombers foray had proved the workability of a south Gippsland team playing in the Traralgon area.

“Devon going to Traralgon created a pathway and opportunity for teams to come over and travel,” he said.

“In the last 12 months a lot of people have done an enormous amount of work.

“At the Traralgon and District AGM they all voted us in and we’re all pretty excited to have a new club.

“We really appreciate Traralgon and District giving us the opportunity and welcoming us with open arms.”

Fittingly, the Yarram and District Cricket Club will be nicknamed the

GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, July 9.

A grade: T Traill (18) 40pts. B grade: R Pentland (21) 35pts. DTL: S Duff 39pts, P Woodall 36pts, T Makepeace 34pts, M Payne 33pts on c/b. Birdies: M Payne 4th; D Taylor, P Cummaudo 6th; T Traill 13th.

Stableford, Saturday, July 11.

A grade: M Payne (12) 34pts on c/b. B grade: R Pentland (21) 35pts. C grade: D Taylor (22) 37pts. DTL: N Baker 36pts; B Clarke 35pts; J Taylor, D Woodall 34pts; G Renwick N Whitelaw 33pts. Birdies A Soplakow 6th, P Draper 16th.

President’s trophy: J Taylor d R Taylor, N Baker d R Oddy, L Gervasi d S Henning, J Sleswick d O Kerr. Next week: J Taylor v N Baker L Gervasi v J Sleswick.

MIRBOO NORTH WOMEN

Nine hole comp, July 8.

Winner: W Gervasi (15) 17pts.

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Pelicans and have blue as its main colour, in keeping with the nickname the ACA team had when it played representative cricket and travelled to Melbourne for Country Week.

The Pelicans will field three senior teams in the TDCA from firsts to thirds and will be based at the Yarram Recreation Reserve.

The team will be boosted by the signing of former Rosedale-Kilmany and Toongabbie big hitter Anthony Scott, who will be charged with seeing that the new kids on the block are competitive in their first outing.

A number of Yarram-based players wanting to play A grade played in the TDCA last season, and now that there is a club closer to home, the incentive should be there for the club to have strong numbers in all three grades.

Whilst some may wonder how players from the ACA will go transitioning from playing all one day matches to some two

day matches, it must be noted that the ACA did play 70 over games not that long ago.

In further good news, the club hopes to have a five turf wicket square installed at Yarram Recreation Reserve.

Club secretary Ashley Taylor said he had been liaising with various stakeholders.

“I’ve been in discussions with Wellington Shire and also started communications with Cricket Victoria so hopefully the three parties can come together and find a way of getting a turf pitch at Yarram,” he said.

“We’re in the process of applying for a grant to upgrade the nets as well to allow for extended run ups.”

As sporting teams and mergers in the Alberton region seem to go hand-inhand,Taylor said all old ACA hostilities had been shelved for the betterment of cricket.

“We had some really good rivalries and

battles between clubs down here over the years but everyone’s now united,” he said.

“The one thing was even though we were playing for different cricket teams, we all basically played footy together and socialised together.

“We all know each other away from the cricket field so it was easy to put aside any on field rivalry that there was in the past.”

With the ACA dating back as far as the 1830s, the history of all clubs will be preserved with matches played at Tarraville, Binginwarri, Devon and Alberton West on a rotating basis.

Memorabilia will be kept at the traditional home of clubs, whilst it is expected the impressive ACA premiership shield will find its way to a permanent display at Yarram Recreation Reserve.

The shield is one of the best in Victoria, and measures over one metre high and one metre wide.

Traralgon and District Cricket Association secretary Nick Scammell said the idea of having a Yarram based team join the TDCA had its origin some three years ago.

“We first met them when the Gippsland Cricket region invited all the leagues to have a chat,” he said.

“Within the region there is two strong football sides in Yarram and Woodside boasting numbers in the lower grades.”

Once Devon came into the TDCA it was seen as a pioneering move in setting the wheels in motion for what has now become the Yarram and District Cricket Club.

Now that Yarram and District has joined the TDCA, the league will be a seven-team competition across all three grades.

In a further show of positivity, Gormandale Cricket Club has already mooted the idea of playing for a cup when it plays Yarram and District.

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Welcome aboard: TDCA president Steve Kay, Yarram secretary Ash Taylor, TDCA administrator Nick Scammell and Yarram committee member Anthony Scott following the news Yarram would join the competition for the 2020-21 season. photograph supplied

Vet’s & vetette’s stableford, June 23.

Vets: B Forte (12) 17pts. Vetettes: E Lau (46) 12pts.

Vet’s & vetette’s stableford, June 30.

Vets: 20pts T Wolski (22) 20, J Vicic (20).

Vetettes: J Woznica (24) 15pts. Birdies: D Halkett.

Women’s par,Wednesday, July 8.

Div 1: R Fitzpatrick (26) -1. Div 2: J Robertson (*31) +1. DTL: E Lau -4, J Beath -5 on c/b. Nine hole comp: A Williams (21) 12pts.

Men’s stableford,Thursday, July 9.

A grade: B Thomson (10) 37pts. B grade: L Polo (14) 36pts. C grade: G Jamieson (20) 33pts. Birdies: 4th A DeVent; 14th B Thomson, N Skicko. DTL: 36 A Pickard; 34 T Johnson, D White, R Martin; 33 S Power, B Wells, S Humphrey, F Hyatt; 32 E Beveridge, J Poole.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, July 11.

Winner: J Robertson (30) 36pts.

Men’s par, Saturday, July 11.

A grade: D Collings (10) +8. B grade: C Weir (14) +2. C grade: G Kerr (19) +1.

Birdies: 8th K Ayton; 14th C Weir, A Pickard, D Collings. DTL: G Wilson +5; N Skicko +2; A DeVent, J Boyce +1; D Halkett, M Donaldson, J Harber sq. Captain -67 vs vice captain -94.

MORWELL WOMEN

Results for Saturday, July 11.

A grade: M Pearson (11) 44pts on c/b. B grade: B Kearns (19) 40pts. C grade: C Metcalf (29) 35pts. DTL: B Kamphuis 44; D Reynolds 41; K Ross 40; E Flynn, M Hurley, P Brown, M Schneider 37; M Lush, M Lont 36; C Henderson 35. Birdies: B Kamphuis 8th; M Hurley 11th; M Hurley, T Ford, J Hornibrook 15th; S Griffiths, J Pickett 11th.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, July 10.

A grade: M Hiriart 34pts on c/b. B grade: P Rosenboom 36pts on c/b. DTL: G Elliot 36; L Snowball, L Winter 35; G Flowers, P Trickett, R Toma, B Wallace 34; G McCafferty, G Evison, D Winfield 33. Birdies: 5th J Hasthorpe; 11th R Phoenix; 13th J Jasthorpe, J Hobson, N Blake; 15th S Caldwell.

Stableford, Saturday, July 11.

A grade: Men - B Baldry 37pts on c/b.

B grade: Men - D Baker 38pts on c/b.

Women’s winner: D Moody 33pts. DTL: Men – J Gray 38, R Borg 37, R Phoenix 37, R Barnes 36, G Flowers 36, G Austin 36, H Fiddelaers 36, G Robinson 36, R Anderson 35, W Griggs 35. Women – B Keily 34, A

Owen 34. NTP: Men - 2nd P Grima, 5th R Barnes, 11th H McNair, 13th G Austin, 15th J Tabuteau. Women - 2nd D Moody, 5th A Owen.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford (20 players),Tuesday, July 7.

Winner: G Doolan 20. Runner-up: B Keily 18 on c/b. DTL: S Gould 18; M Pugliese, A Kerekes, A Cunningham 17. NTP: R DeVries. Bradman’s: T Price.

Stableford (51 players),Thursday, July 9.

Women’s winner: S Balfour 24. Runner-up: L Powell 21. DTL: A Owen, C Deppeler 18; O Robinson 17. NTP: K Ludlow. Bradman’s: J Griffin. Men’s winner: J Bayley 21 on c/b.

Runner-up: P Fogarty 21. DTL: R Armistead 20; B Ludlow, A Kerekes 19; M Pugliese, H McNair, J Donnett 18. NTP: A Kerekes.

Bradman’s: G Doolan.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (88 players),Tuesday, July 7.

A grade: S Kurowski 8 37. B grade: G Thomas 24 38. DTL: 37 D Payne, R Cutler, S Power, D Wight, A Axford; 36 R Paterson, R Elliott; 35 E Whiting, G Couling; 34 S Barbour, B Brand, M Reidy; 33 G Hastie, B Power, R Chapman, T Slavin; 32 D Fricker,

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Men’s stableford (158 players), Saturday, July 12.

A grade: B Fromberg 10 40. B grade: B Farley 12 41. C grade: B Platt 17 40. D grade: R Bult 25 38. DTL: 39 P Clark, M DiCorleto, R Waanders, T Slavin; 38 D Fricker, B Brand, D Simmons, S Price, R Wilson, W Hanrahan; 37 G Duncan, D Trengrove, R Ware, R Chapman, K Moore, R Gilham; 36 T Coffey, J Simic, D Cooper, K Ashford, G Graham, R Kurrle, G Banks-Smith, S Brooks, A Pigdon, S Dash; 35 V Sejdak, M Stevens, K Jones, T Tulloch, J Hagart.

YALLOURN

Stableford,Wednesday, July 8.

A grade (0 -12): B Dwyer 12 39pts from C Sykes 7 37pts, R Sommerville 11 37pts, P M Brown 10 35pts, B Estrada 8 35pts. B grade (13 -36): D McCafferty 18 42pts from A Schembri 25 36pts, G Downs 16 35pts, N Cook 23 35pts, S Heywood 16 35pts, D Mulchay 21 35pts. Birdies: 3rd A De Dios; 8th P M Brown, B Roberts. DTL: C Sykes, R Sommerville, P M Brown, B Estrada, A Schembri, G Downs, N Cook, S Heywood, D Mulchay.

Opals selection for Shelley BASKETBALL

Well done: Jaz Shelley, pictured here playing for the University of Oregon, has been selected in the Australian Opals squad for the first time. photograph supplied

NEWBOROUGH basketball export Jaz Shelley was this week named in the Australian Opals squad for the first time.

Shelley, 20, was among a raft of fresh faces welcomed into the 23-strong squad selected just a year out from the Tokyo Olympics.

The national selection is another major achievement for the dynamic guard, who after starting her career with the Moe Meteors has gone from strength to strength.

Shelley earned a scholarship to the University of Oregon, one of the powerhouses of the American college system.

In 33 appearances for the Ducks as a freshman during the 2019-20 season, Shelley averaged 17 minutes and 6.3 points per game.

Shelley is one of a number of young players to come from the national junior programs to feature in this Opals squad, with head coach Sandy Brondello speaking about the need to introduce young talent to one of the world’s elite teams.

“From November 2020 to end of 2021, we will embark on an intensive schedule in preparation for the Olympics, followed by Asia Cup and Qualifiers. With that in mind, we decided to extend our squad to 23 players,” Brondello said.

“While the core group has remained the same, we are excited to include some of our talented younger players (Shyla Heal, Jaz Shelley, Maddie

Rocci and Tiana Mangakahia) who have shown much improvement over the past few years and deserve their selection in this squad.”

Brondello said the squad of 23 could be reduced or increased should any players deliver outstanding performance as the Opals work to build their strongest side for the 2021 Olympics.

“While the Olympics postponement was disappointing but necessary, we are excited as a group to get back together in November and start the process of building our chemistry to become the best team possible for Tokyo and beyond,” Brondello said.

The squad also includes Traralgon born Jenna O’Hea and star centre Liz Cambage.

OPALS SQUAD: Rebecca Allen (New York Liberty), Zitina Aokuso (Townsville Fire), Sara Blicavs (Southside Flyers), Liz Cambage (Las Vegas Aces), Rebecca Cole (Southside Flyers), Katie-Rae Ebzery (Perth Lynx), Darcee Garbin (Perth Lynx), Cayla George (Melbourne Boomers), Kelsey Griffin (Canberra Capitals), Shyla Heal (Townsville Fire), Tessa Lavey (Bendigo Spirit), Tess Madgen (Melbourn Boomers), Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm), Tiana Mangakahia (Syracuse University), Leilani Mitchell (Washington Mystics), Lauren Nicholson (Townsville Fire), Jenna O’Hea (Southside Flyers), Maddison Rocci (Canberra Capitals), Jaz Shelley (University of Oregon), Alanna Smith (Phoenix Mercury), Stephanie Talbot (Adelaide Lightning), Marianna Tolo (Canberra Capitals), Sami Whitcomb (Perth Lynx).

Junior soccer season is off SOCCER

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

A WEEK after committing to begin the 2020 season, the Latrobe Valley Soccer League has abandoned its junior competitions.

During a meeting of LVSL and junior club delegates meet on Monday night, it became clear the competitions were not sustainable this year because of the lack of team entries.

There were concerns around the safety of players, parents, volunteers and the general community; continued uncertainty about COVID-19; the stringent obligation and potential liabilities for volunteers associated with policing COVID-19 requirements, and the additional financial burden and volunteer workload.

While its senior competitions had already been cancelled, the league had been working to play its juniors from July 25.

LVSL president Allan Roberts said the decision to cancel the season was in the best interests of not only the local football community, but the wider local community.

“We acknowledge that this is extremely disappointing to our junior players, unfortunately we cannot proceed without sustainable team entries across our competitions,” he said.

“For those players who wish to continue in football activity, it was clearly indicated by our member clubs that they will look at avenues to keep players engaged at club level.

“The LVSL board are also committed to looking at other football opportunities later in the year once we have a greater level of certainty within the COVID-19 environment.”

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Emi said she he is the first Australian too play basketball for the international onal school’s team and is excited to start the journey.

“I am pretty y keen but obviously nervous, not so much about the basketball side de of things, but more so leaving ng home, but it is going to be an awesome opportunity for future basketball forr me.

“I have been n playing basketball since nce I was about seven years-old, I have played d for Traralgon n Basketball for about 10 years, and just loved it ever since I started.

“I also played ed for Southern Peninsula Sharks, harks, I played for the he Big V team over there forr two years and played Under-18s r-18s for them as well.”

Emi will board ard with her team in campus-organised ganised accomodation which is included in her scholarship.

“In Canada,, they start the

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