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SPLIT DECISION ENERGY giant AGL has not ruled out ramping down or “mothballing” its coal units to meet market demand and cutting worker overtime as part of its plans to split the company in two.

AGL announced on Tuesday it was planning to divide itself into two separate businesses, one to be dubbed New AGL - a carbon-neutral business focusing on energy retail.

The other business, to be called PrimeCo, would hold on to AGL’s coal

and gas fleet, accounting for 20 per cent of the National Electricity Market, with 1600 megawatts of wind in the pipeline.

AGL chief executive officer Brett Redman said the changes would not affect the day-to-day operations at Loy Yang A, and stressed it would not accelerate any early coal closures.

Mr Redman said Loy Yang A would continue to be “the low-cost backbone of the NEM”.

He said there were still plans to keep investing “tens of millions” of dollars each year to maintain Loy Yang A to

“run it for the long haul” out to the end of its technical life in 2048.

However, he also left the window open, stating that the company was “responsible for responding to market forces”.

“We have never shied away from the fact that if our customers want a different product, it will affect our pathway forward. But we will run Loy Yang to no later than 2048,” he told The Express.

AGL had cited cutting 150 million dollars in operating costs for the 2022 financial year, in order to match

spending to market conditions as wholesale electricity prices were in a slump.

In an investor briefing on Tuesday, the company flagged lowering generation to better manage the “duck curve”’ of renewables coming online which could include considering “to mothball units”.

“Loy Yang A was built with the idea it would be turned on steady and full without any deviation. Today, we are thinking about flexing up and down as the market requires,” Mr Redman said.

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“All the plants in the market are being pushed to run with more flexibility and Loy Yang is no different. We are thinking about ramping up and down to cycle to meet the market needs.”

The company had also pointed out “stopping spending on overtime and weekend workforce mobilisation” if the market did not require the energy and the capacity availability.

Mr Redman said it could involve looking at the

“right mix of permanent, contract, or ordinary hours and outside hours”.

“How can we work more within normal hours and less in public holidays? I recognise this can have a flow-on effect to overtime, but also give people more work-life balance,” he said.

Mr Redman pointed to plans for PrimeCo to diversify the Loy Yang site into an energy hub generating hydrogen, grid scale batteries and possibly floating solar beyond the coal plant closure.

“We are continuing to make sure the site has a long future there beyond 2048, this is recognising we have some wonderful assets at that site,” Mr Redman said.

“I’m proud of the Loy Yang business and the people who work there and I’ve always been upfront when talking about the site.”

Greenpeace Australia Pacific senior coal campaigner Glenn Walker described the company split

as a demerger in an attempt to hive off the AGL brand from of its poor environmental performance.

Mr Walker said that AGL’s failure to plan for Loy Yang A’s closure was unrealistic.

“Given where the coal market is headed, Brett Redman is dreaming if he thinks Loy Yang A can stay open until 2048,” Mr Walker said.

“This timeline is also completely inconsistent with nationwide efforts to reach net zero emissions by 2050.”

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State Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney was in Morwell to unveil the newly refurbished centre.

The new centre will provide a home for students undertaking a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Ms Tierney said both of these courses were added to the state government’s free TAFE list last year to meet demand from the newly-introduced universal free three-year-old kinder.

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Fresh possibilities: Opal Australian Paper general manager Adrian Berton, TAFE Gippsland board chair Des Powell and Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney opened a bio-manufacturing training centre at the Gippsland TAFE Yallourn campus on Monday. photograph michelle slater

Buoyant about bio

A NEW $3.8 million bio-manufacturing training centre at TAFE Gippsland’s Yallourn campus was opened on Monday to help develop emerging industries and diversify the local workforce.

The BioPathways Partnerships Project in collaboration with TAFE Gippsland and Federation University is being backed with a $500,000 investment from Opal Australian Paper.

The new centre was officially opened by Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney who said it signalled confidence in developing a “significant industry” for the region.

The purpose facility features the latest biomanufacturing equipment and a national-first curriculum to support the training course that will be offered from mid this year.

The bio-manufacturing centre will train people in emerging industries such as energy from waste, processing effluent or energy from bio digesters.

Opal Australian Paper public relations general manager Craig Dunn said the company was looking for more flexibility in its future workforce, and biomanufacturing could apply to a range of industries.

Mr Dunn said Opal Australian Paper was seeking better bio-manufacturing processes to improve efficiency at its Maryvale plant.

“We are involved in a lot of types of organic waste and organic products and the bio economy, this is just a natural feature for us to be involved in,” Mr Dunn said.

“We are constantly putting new people on at Maryvale, and we see ourselves as making use of the graduates from this program.”

Gippsland Trades and Labour Council secretary Steve Dodd described bio-manufacturing as a “whole new exciting industry” for Gippsland, providing a transition for the regions workforce.

Mr Dodd said the GTLC had been working with the state government, as well as training providers, employers and universities to develop the new course.

“It’s great to retrain people but you need an industry to go into, this is what bio-manufacturing is doing, creating new industries where workers may move into after appropriate training,” he said.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said the new centre was about finding new pathways and jobs for the future.

“We have to look at new initiatives for the future.

It’s pleasing to see Australian Paper looking at what the future will look like, they are stepping up to be a part of that future,” Cr Gibson said.

“It would be pleasing to see many more industries doing the same thing because they are changing and we don’t know what the future will hold.”

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“Coming out here gave us access to good tradesmen and more availability of land, so as long as we’ve got the work, we’ll keep operating in the Valley.”

The acoustic generator enclosures will provide standby power to the new $134 million Barwon Prison expansion, which is due to be completed by 2022.

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CORRECTION AGL is developing a 200 megawatt gridscale battery at Loy Yang A. The Express incorrectly reported AGL was building a 2000 megawatt battery in the story AGL big battery is now another key step closer (Thursday, March 25, page 3).

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DRAC Mechanical transported their third and final acoustic generator enclosure from Traralgon to the new Barwon Prison expansion, near Geelong on Tuesday.

The generators, each weighing 41 tonnes, were designed and built entirely in Traralgon and took six months to complete.

From nuts and bolts to electrical wire and paint, each part of the three generator enclosures was locally sourced from businesses in the Latrobe Valley.

Drac managing director Chris Dracoulas said this focus on only using local materials was an important step in keeping the industry and jobs alive.

“We’ve seen a lot of stuff in the Valley coming from China and overseas which is ruining our trade,” he said.

“A lot of this stuff we use to buy in from overseas so we’re really trying to redesign things more economically and still maintain the quality because we’re constantly fighting against what’s coming in from overseas markets.”

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THOUSANDS of vehicles will travel on our roads this weekend as people from across the state depart for their highly anticipated Easter holidays.

It results in a heightened sense of caution from local police as greater traffic means greater risk of serious injuries and fatalities on our roads.

Senior Constable Paul Douglas of the Moe Police Station outlined the key areas officers will be focusing on across the weekend.

“We are running a statewide operation called Operation Nexus, so we are jumping in line with the whole state,” he said.

“So we will be targeting excessive speed, impaired driving with alcohol and drugs, we will also have lots of focus on rural roads paying particular attention to driver distraction and fatigue and just general non-compliance with road rules.

“In terms of locations, back roads will be a high area of focus for us, because a lot of people take these roads to avoid the freeway, so we will have a number of patrols and units set up to ensure everybody is driving safely.”

With such a high volume of vehicles set to come through the region, Snr Cons Douglas says there will be a greater presence of police on our roads across the four days to combat any unsafe driving.

“Speed cameras there will be a few extra through this holiday period as well as extra members of the patrol working, so instead of having the normal one or two shifts there will three or four split shifts across the weekend,” he said.

“We will also be conducting a high volume of breath testing sites with drug tests on every driver we intercept,” “Obviously on the major days being the Thursday

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Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said there is $40 million of lost and unclaimed superannuation in Gippsland, money that workers may not even know they are missing.

“I encourage Gippslanders to log into their MyGov account and check for lost super with the ATO, just a few clicks could boost your super balance,” Mr Chester said.

“Lost superannuation refers to inactive accounts and ones that have lost contact with their fund member.

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Mr Chester said by law, the fund is required to transfer certain accounts to the ATO, which then becomes ‘unclaimed super money’.

“Unlike superannuation funds, the ATO does not charge fees, and thanks to reforms passed by the federal government, proactively consolidates any unclaimed super into an eligible, active super account where possible,” Mr Chester said.

“Thanks to actions taken by the federal government, $7 billion has already been reunited with workers, but with $13.8 billion still waiting it is worth taking the time to check.”

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The government’s Protecting Your Super reforms have resulted in the ATO proactively reuniting more Australians with their lost and unclaimed super.

Further information about lost and unclaimed superannuation is available on the ATO website at https://www.ato.gov.au/ About-ATO/Research-and-statistics/In-detail/ Super-statistics/Super-accounts-data/ Lost-and-unclaimed-super-by-postcode/

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To the people set to embark on Easter holidays, he has a number of tips to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable weekend on our roads.

“It’s the same (message) as pretty much every holiday, prepare, make sure your vehicle is in the right condition,” he said.

“Take your time and don’t rush, you’ll get there eventually there is no need to take any unnecessary risks as you won’t get to your destination any quicker and the more risks you take the more chance you will have a collision, “We want everyone to get to their holidays safely and get home safely.”

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The Germans wanted Crete as a base for operations against North Africa, and while Britain had already established a garrison on the island, after the fall of Greece it was clear that Crete’s garrison would need to be strengthened.

Reinforcements arrived but only in the shape of some 26,000 troops weary from the withdrawal from Greece.

In May 1941, an operation codenamed Merkur (Mercury) saw some 9500 German paratroopers land on Crete.

While initially suffering heavy losses, the Germans managed to secure one of the airfields allowing further German troops to be flown in, which eventually led to them gaining control and forcing the Allies to evacuate.

Sadly in Crete, the British Commonwealth losses numbered more than 1700 killed, more than 2220 wounded, and around 11,370 taken as prisoners of war.

In Greece, around 320 Australians were killed and some further 2065 became prisoners of war.

Today we remember the service and sacrifice of the ANZAC Corps and the Greek service men and civilians who assisted our troops in the defence of Greece and Crete. Lest we forget.

Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

80th anniversary of the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete Thank you, but more work ON April 6, 2021 we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied campaigns in Greece needed in our area and Crete, when German forces attacked both within a short time in 1941.

The Greek campaign, in which Australian, British and New Zealand troops supported Greek forces against a German invasion, was one of the toughest of the Second World War. The Allies were unprepared for the German attack and the British Commonwealth force found itself outnumbered and unable to deploy sufficient troops to halt the German advance.

Instead, they conducted a series of withdrawals which slowed the Germans, offering brave and sometimes successful delaying actions.

The fall of Crete followed a similar story.

DEAR Latrobe City, Thank you for sweeping the road (with a street sweeper) and cutting the grass along the edge of the road between Old Melbourne Road and Mill Road.

Could you please, now, clean the drains of grass and rubbish, then divert the rainwater to the other side of the road so we don’t have to drive through the water that’s coming down the driveway.

We certainly don’t need our livestock ankle-deep in water, ducks swimming in our “paddock ponds” and a breeding ground for the local mosquito population.

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It then cites another 10 for neighbouring municipalities.

However, my comments to this paper (Ready for a new tomorrow, The Express, 18/3/21) never said otherwise.

What I did state was that together with the Star of the South, the numbers would be “close to or above” the 500 jobs lost at Yallourn.

In addition to that I did fail to mention that there are numerous other renewable energy projects in the pipeline, all with their own respective numbers of ongoing jobs to add to that collective.

At time of writing (March 28, 2021) there are 21 renewable energy projects under construction or about to start in Victoria, equating to nearly 3000 megawatts of generation capacity and over $5 billion in investment.

The future is bright.

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Recycled tyres to feature in roads TYRES that once drove over roads will be used to make roads in a trial by Latrobe City Council.

Council will use crumb rubber made from recycled tyres to construct road surfaces at Morwell and Moe in April.

“Latrobe City Council strives to provide services to our community as sustainably as possible and this trial is another example of how we are doing that,” Latrobe City Council Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson said.

“We hope this trial proves successful and that we can extend the use of crumb rubber into other

roads projects as well, further reducing the number of tyres going to waste.”

The crumb rubber will be melted into the bitumen binder, and along with coarse and fine stones, is part of the asphalt mix. The rubber comprises approximately 1.5 per cent of the overall mix.

So, a roadwork project using 200 tonnes of asphalt would use three tonnes of tyres.

The tyres were sourced from one of two accredited tyre recyclers in Melbourne.

Accreditation is managed by Tyre Stewardship

Vouchers can provide boost

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LOCAL tourism operators are hoping to see a boost in visitors over the Easter long weekend after more than 50,000 travel vouchers were snapped up earlier this week.

The latest release of the state government’s $10 million Regional Travel Voucher Scheme went in little more than three minutes on Tuesday.

One of the destinations tipped to see a busy Easter period is Walhalla.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway president Phil Milbourne said people visiting the historic town because of the voucher scheme would bring a much-needed financial boost after a challenging period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We were closed for quite a long time last year and lost around $200,000 in projected revenue so we’re busy getting ready for the influx of people expected over the Easter long weekend.” he said.

“We’ve had a reasonable response so far and we’re very grateful that a lot of people are coming from Melbourne wanting to help us out.”

The $10 million third round made up the largest release of the popular $200 vouchers and were exhausted in a record three minutes and 35 seconds.

Victorians who secured vouchers will be required to spend $400 on paid accommodation, experiences, tours or attractions in regional Victoria, the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges or the Mornington Peninsula, and spend at least two nights in paid accommodation to receive the $200 reimbursement.

Acting Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Jaala Pulford says the travel vouchers will be particularly important over the Easter long weekend.

“We know that our famous holiday destinations will be busy over Easter - these vouchers will help to ensure that demand stays high across April and May,” she said.

Australia, who are charged with developing markets for end-of-life tyres.

According to Sustainability Victoria, approximately 50 million vehicle tyres reach end-of-life across Australia each year.

Only 16 per cent of these are now being recycled locally, yet each passenger car tyre contains approximately 7kg of rubber, 1.5kg of steel and 0.5kg of textiles.

A large proportion of old tyres are shipped overseas while the rest are sent to landfill, stockpiled or

illegally dumped.The roadworks will be undertaken at Langford Street, Morwell, and Drew and Short streets, Moe. The sites were selected as they are lower traffic roads and easier to complete as the weather cools, as traditional asphalt laying requires warmer weather.

The Morwell works will be undertaken by Gippsland Asphalt on Tuesday, April 6.

The Moe works will be done on Thursday,April 22.

Your help is needed: A need for blood donors from Latrobe over the Easter long weekend has prompted Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to launch an Easter blood drive calling on ‘good eggs’ to come forward and donate. photograph supplied

Call for blood donations this Easter A NEED for blood donors from Latrobe over the Easter long weekend has prompted Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to launch an Easter blood drive calling on ‘good eggs’ to come forward and donate.

The Traralgon Donor Centre still needs over 120 extra donors between now and April 10 to bolster supplies for cancer, road trauma and other patients this Easter.

In particular Lifeblood is looking for more O negative donors.

O negative is the universal blood type meaning it can be used in emergency situations.

Locals are encouraged to spare just an hour of their time over the Easter break to help save up to three lives.

Lifeblood spokesperson Sarah Lacey said that Easter was one of the most challenging times of the year to collect blood and plasma.

“Donor numbers are traditionally lower at Easter, as many people plan to take a well-earned holiday, and we’re expecting the same this Easter, especially now restrictions have lifted in many parts of the country and people can travel. But the need for blood never stops,” she said.

“A component of blood called platelets has a shelf life of only seven days, so it’s important that blood is donated during and after the Easter break. Cancer patients in particular rely upon platelets to help them through their chemotherapy treatments.

“That’s why we need Latrobe residents to book

in to give blood between April 1-10 at Traralgon Donor Centre.”

One in three Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime; the life you save this Easter could be that of a loved one.

To book, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood app.

Easter opening hours at Traralgon Donor Centre are Thursday, April 1: 7:30am-2:45pm, Friday, April 2: Closed, Saturday, April 3: 7.30am-1.45pm, Sunday, April 4: Closed, Monday, April 5: 7.30am-2.45am, Tuesday, April 6: 11:30am-7:15pm, Wednesday, April 7: 11:00am-6:15pm, Thursday, April 8: 9:00am-5:15pm, Friday, April 9: 7:30am-2:45pm, Saturday, April 10: 7:30am-1:45pm.

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RUSSELL NORTHE MLA

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COVIDSafe Settings As of 6:00pm on Friday 26 March 2021, Victoria further relaxed its COVIDSafe Settings. There are a number of changes effective from this date including the following: • Face masks will no longer be required in retail settings but Victorians will still need to carry one with them at all times and wear it on public transport, in rideshare vehicles and taxis and in sensitive settings such as aged care facilities and hospitals.

• Victorians will be able to host up to 100 people in their home per day. Outdoor gatherings in public places can also increase to 200 people.

• Density limits in venues still operating under more restrictive settings – like casinos, karaoke venues and nightclubs – will move from 1 person per 4sqm to 1 person per 2sqm. This is in line with cafes, pubs and restaurants.

• Additional people will also be allowed in indoor non-seated entertainment venues with an increase from 50 per cent to 75 per cent capacity however, the limit of 1000 people per space remains.

Dancefloors will move to the same density limit of the venue and the 50 patron cap will also be removed.

• There will no longer be limits on class sizes for outdoor and indoor physical recreation or fitness classes – and unstaffed gyms will be moving from a density limit of 1 person to 8sqm to 1 person per 4sqm.

• The 75 per cent cap on private and public offices workers will also be removed.

For further information on COVID-19 please see visit the following website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus EASTER Also with the Easter and School holiday period upon us, why not take the time to visit some of our local attractions or attend a local event. There is plenty to do and see right here in our own backyard with great parks, trails, entertainment, food and recreation opportunities.

But if you are travelling this Easter or over the school holiday period please remember to drive to road conditions and arrive at your destination safely. Happy Easter to everyone and remember if you have a query related to State Government matters please contact our office on (03) 5133 9088.

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Buddies have great fun GIPPSLAND Grammar Year 5 student Immi McAllister, from the Latrobe Valley, was among those enjoying the school’s Easter festivities with the Early Learning Centre’s Constance Macmillan.

Highlight of the festivities were making Easter hats and a hat parade for parents, which featured making music together.

It is all part of the extensive buddies program at Gippsland Grammar, where Year 5 students are partnered with a four-year-old student in the ELC offering friendship and support throughout the year and into the Foundation year.

The school also provides opportunities for the buddies to catch up later when they head to the senior school.

ELC director Lisa Burgess said the strength and value of these relationships cannot be underestimated.

“Students thrive in this environment and it’s such a privilege to partner with their families and the school for individual success,” she said.

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The Easter Fair is a fun day where teachers and parents have a range of stalls from hot food and drinks to jumping castles, obstacle course, lucky dips, photo booth, coin toss and even a wet sponge throw.

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MONDAY’S issue

All classifications before 12.30pm Friday, except for Personal Notices, which includes Deaths and Funerals, may be placed up until 5pm Friday Funeral Services only may place Death and Funeral notices up until 7.30am Monday mornings

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IPHONES 4S, black or white $90 each. Iphones 5C white 4G lte $120 each. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, near new $150.

All are unlocked, cleaned, no visible marks or scratches, all have new accessories.

Also have collectable knives from Rambo Bowie other fixed blades and pocket knives. Must be 18 plus years to buy knives.

Ph 0481 200 429.

Red gum mill ends, split red gum, mixed hardwood, ready to burn.

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

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

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

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

your email if you have not received a confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE and we don’t always receive them.

Mail:

Latrobe Valley Express, “Attention Classifieds’’ 21 George Street, Morwell 3840

Newsagents:

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

Credit Card:

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

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

Thursday 1st April, Pakenham Store Sale.

Friday 9th April, Koonwarra Store Sale.

Saturday 10th April, Clearing Sale A/c Estate of G.L. Marriott, 13 Webbs Road, Shady Creek.

Monday 12th April, Opening Calf Market to be held at Lardner Park Selling Facility.

Friday 16th April, Opening Bi Monthly Dairy Sale to be held at Lardner Park Selling Facility.

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Furniture, knitting yarn, doll collection, knick-knacks plus new stock added.

All must go! Morwell, 20 Jane St, Fri. / Sat., 8 - 5.

Wood, kitchen appliances, h/hold goods and lots more.

T'GON, 22 Hammersmith Circuit, Sat. 7am-12 noon.

Dining table, kettles, kitchen-ware, bed, furniture, bric-a-brac, clothes, whipper snipper, tools etc.

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

Phone 0408 388 407.

CLEARING SALE

FRIDAY 9th APRIL at 10am 615 Old Sale Rd, Drouin West

Farming plant, recreation and sundry items Plant and Machinery: Deutz CRX 360 tractor, 2012, 96hp with bucket - less than 2000hrs - excellent order. 4-in-1 bucket (as new), Grey TEA Ferguson tractor with service book, “Soft hands” bale grab, Hustler chainless bale feeder, Seedomatic 1000 seeder, Hardi Spray outfit with boom, Harrows, Slasher, Post driver, Carryalls, 400kg fert. spreader, 2 x paddock rollers, 40 tonne wood splitter (as new), Gehl grind all Hammermill, Small square bale hay elevator, Old milking machine and bucket, 6’ x 4’ trailer, 8’ x 6’ trailer with alum. storage boxes.

Various power tools and hand tools, Fencing gear, Elec. fence reels, 1000l shuttle, 36 x sileage bales (2019/2020 season ), Assorted drums, Pipe etc., Cattle show halters, numerous sundry items.

Vehicles: 2010 Ford Ranger with a 2014 Millard slide-on camper, good cond., complete with shower and toilet. 2001 Falcon ute with canopy.

Furniture: Refrigerator, Freezers, Drawers and Mirror, Wardrobe, Bookshelf, Vacola jars, Record player and Wireless, sundry items.

Miscellaneous: 4.1 metre polycraft boat ( 2012 ) on trailer with canopy and 40hp Tohatsu outboard motor, 3 metre polycraft tender (2013), small elec. outboard motor, Sabre ride-on mower, Collection of model aeroplanes.

GST on farming plant - Household items have no GST For photos and information go to: https://eldersrural.com.au/classifieds/ plant-machineryclearing-sales/822/ Like and Share our Event on Facebook: Elders Pakenham

Contact: Doug Peachey 0418 515 162 Peter Rollason 0419 600 323 Elders Pakenham Office 03 5941 0299

3 MEN and a garage sale, open 9am Friday, 8am Saturday till 4pm both days. Some antiques, swap meet stuff, household stuff. 59 Margaret St, Moe.

Holidays

NEWBOROUGH HEALTH IS CLOSING

Appointments will cease from 2 April Dr Norwood will commence practicing on the 6/4/2021 at United Medical Centre 5-7 Lloyd St, Moe, ph 5127 3333 Medical records will be stored long term at United Medical Centre.

If you wish to transfer records elsewhere please contact Newborough Health during April Newborough Health, 41 Monash Rd, Newborough Ph 5127 2700 Fax 5126 1387 reception@newbhealth.net

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MORWELL, 12 Melanie Crt, Sun. and Mon., 8-3.

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

Public Notices

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GUITAR LESSONS

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

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Form 2 Section 52(1) NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at: Lot 1 TP79490 (436 Tramway Rd, Hazelwood North) ● Lot 1 TP547597 (545 Tramway Rd, Hazelwood North) ● Lot 1 TP219245 (545 Tramway Rd, Hazelwood North) ● Lot 2 PS533418 (Monash Way, Hazelwood North) ● Lot 2 PS725239 (Monash Way, Hazelwood North) ● Lots 6N~A and 2002 PP2749 (220-240 Monash Way, Morwell) ● Tramway Road ● Monash Way ● Bonds Lane The application is for a permit to: Use and development of a solar energy facility and utility installations (battery and power lines), removal of native vegetation and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1.

Note: This is a summary. Full details of the proposal are contained within the application documentation.

The applicant for the permit is: ARP Australian Solar Pty Ltd The application reference number is: PA2000928.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application by searching for the application number online at https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/permits-andapplications/ministerial-permits/browseministerial-permits You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority - Minister for Planning (care of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Please contact Development.Approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au to look at the application at the office of the responsible authority.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority (Minister for Planning) at either: - Post: PO Box 500, East Melbourne VIC 8002 - Email: Development.Approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au An objection must be made to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before: 30/04/2021.

If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision. ●

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Mowing Gardening Window Cleaning Gutter cleaning Rubbish removal

0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

Duct Cleaning

Gippsland Clean Duct.

Phone 0418 595 533.

ELECTRICIAN

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

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS and INSTALLATIONS

PAINTER WANTED

ROOMING HOUSE OPERATOR

Develop new or existing skills as a property manager for The Hopkins Group rooming house division.

The rooming house operator's primary role is to manage a portfolio of rooming houses, conduct open for inspections and source and convert property managements. ● Permanent full time position ● Working from home position ● Travel required - mostly between Morwell, Traralgon and Moe Essentials: ● Own a car and carry a full Victorian driver's licence ● Ability to work independently, while being part of a dedicated and experienced team ● Excellent communication skills ● Great at multitasking and meeting deadlines Desirables: ● Previous experience in property management, rooming house operations, or managing caravan parks or hotels would be favourable ● Agents Representative licence would be an advantage, but not essential ● Experienced or familiar using Console or a similar software highly favoured Like to find out more? Please submit a CV addressing your suitability for this position to info@thehopkinsgroup.com.au

Painting Apprentice

Trades person or subcontractor wanted. Must have a driver's licence, above award wages. Ph Steve 0407 221 089.

PLUMBER

Francis Plumbing are seeking a mature aged 1st Year Apprentice also seeking a 4th Year Apprentice or a fully Qualified Plumber A Full-time Position is available at our Moe workshop.

Resumes can be brought into our office or emailed to: sales@francis plumbing.com.au 65-69 Lloyd St, Moe Ph 5127 2333

Gutter cleans ● Rubbish removal ● Door locks ● Fence repairs ● Patch and paint ● Taps and washers. All things handyman. 0468 917 775.

LAWN MOWING

Garden maintenance.

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

Need a Plumber?

Small jobs, hot water, toilets, taps, roofing. Over 20 yrs exp. 0437 759 224.

PLUMBING

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

Small jobs welcome. Ph Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

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RTL MINING AND EARTHWORKS Current JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking applications for the following position:

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

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Cleaning chimneys and flues. Supply and replace cowls/flues. 0490 831 169.

DAN'S LAWN CARE

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Do you have motor vehicle experience, electrical and mechanical aptitude?

We have a position Vacant in Morwell for someone with these abilities, who is flexible, motivated, and can work with minimal supervision.

All applicants, including mature, will be considered.

Please supply hand written resume with supporting documentation, including skills and experience, training and certificates, and references, to: charlieyinnar@ hotmail.com

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The Maffra Community Sports Club is a popular member's owned club in Gippsland, operating 7 days a week, with facilities including gaming room, bistro, members lounge, sports bar and function area. Has the following opportunities to join their committed team. ● Gaming Manager: The successful applicant, will be in control of gaming operations, be energetic, enthusiastic and display a strong customer service focus. You will also have a friendly personality, good presentation, and the ability to lead, manage and train staff as well as work as part of a committed team. You will liaise with the management group, the committee and gaming services provider and offer insights and ideas for memberships and promotions. ● Bistro and Bar Staff: Staff available to work a mixture of day, afternoon and split shifts.

Previous experience in customer service, food service and bar work will be extremely well regarded. Applicants must have valid RSA accreditation. ● Short Order Cook or 2/3 year Apprentice Chef: Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is required. You will have a quality attitude, are keen to hustle and available for split shifts including weekends.

If you have the skills and enthusiasm for any of these roles, we would love to have a chat with you. Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing why you would be a perfect fit for the Club by emailing admin@maffracsc.com.au. Applications must be received by 5pm, 16 April 2021.

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Moe? Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 0456 000 541 Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted.

Adult deliverers also welcome

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CHEF WANTED

5 days per week, award wages, excellent working conditions. Ph for further details 0468 486 006.

DUTY MANAGER

Full time. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in all aspects of bar and gaming operations and hold RSA and RSA accreditation.

Moe RSL offers a great working environment for the right applicant.

Please email resume and references to: general.manager@moersl.com.au

EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER

Currently we have a full time permanent position available for an experienced Truck Driver. ● HC driver's licence required ● Tipping experience preferred ● Clean driving record ● Reliable, punctual and self motivated Please send resume to: valleyearthmoving@valleygroup.com.au

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This position will require the successful applicant to be dedicated to completing the required Certificate 3 course within the employment time at the college.

Ideally applicants will be 'Gap-Year' students who are enthusiastic about working in the field of Science.

This position will start of Term 2 19th April 2021 and finish End of Term 1 2022. A current employee working with children's check is essential.

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HAMILTON, Joan 'Millie'.

Passed away peacefully at Deniliquin Hospital on Sunday, 28 March 2021.

Aged 86 years Much loved mum of Linda and David; Paul (dec.) and Annette.

Adored Nan of Louise and Jeremy; Kirsty; Tristan and Jessica; Naomi and Martin; Jessica and Matthew; Sarah and Guy; Tara and Brad; Luke and Katie; and NoNo of her great grandchildren Oliver, Alfie, Rosie, Edith, James, Nico, Angus and Spencer.

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McMAHON, William Robert (Bill).

Passed away on Saturday, 27 March 2021.

Aged 77 years Beloved husband of Isabelle, loving father of Janina, John and Brendan and grandfather of Jasper.

Forever in our hearts Lovingly remembered by us all O'CONNOR (Roodenrys), Adriana (Jane).

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 28 March 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 87 years Dearly loved and loving wife of John (Boysie).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tess and Andy, Jenni, Julie, Karen and Garry, John and Michelle, Peter and Kelly.

Adored Oma to Jamie, Elliott, Jade, Ashlea, Reece, Brendan, Jayson, Tyler, Jessica, Rhiannon, Jarrod, Tania, Jacqui, Melissa, Ivy and their partners.

Great-Oma of Miles, Louise, Sienna, Mya, Raef, Karson, Lily, Nina, Romy, Romy Adriana, Cleo, Iris, Freya, and Macey.

Adored by all who knew her All her life so selfless, warm and strong.

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OSBORNE, Barry.

Passed away at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Saturday, 27 March 2021.

Aged 83 years Loved husband of Jan for nearly 60 years. Much loved dad of Tracey and Joe, Karen (dec.), Stephen and Denise, Lisa and Claude. Pop to Daniel, Cameron, Brooke, Samantha (dec.), Nikki, Adam, Alysha, Ben, Jack, Erin, Libby, Bree, Chloe, Joel and Billie. Loved great grandfather.

Peace At Last OSBORNE, Barry.

18/9/1937 - 27/3/2021.

Loved dad of Tracey, father-in-law of Joe. Loved Pop to Daniel and Nicky, and Cameron.

Great grandfather to Kaiden and Lena.

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SLADE, Ralph.

13/11/1933 - 29/3/2021.

Loved father and fatherin-law to Christine and Don. Poppy to Andrew and Katie. Great Grand Poppy to Lachlan and Millie. Very special friend to Rachel and Daniel.

A strong man, right until the end. You lived a full life for 87 years and will be missed dearly.

Rest in Peace WILLIAMS, Barry.

8/8/1946 - 14/2/2021.

Passed away at home in Bairnsdale.

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Rosary will be recited in the above Church on TUESDAY evening (6 April 2021) at 6pm.

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WOOLMORE, Lillian.

9/7/1940 - 27/3/2021.

Wife of Cyril (dec.). Much loved mum of Deb and Carolyn. Proud and loving grandmother and great grandmother.

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OSBORNE. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Barry Osborne will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell on WEDNESDAY (7 April 2021) commencing at 10.30am.

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Missing our gentle giant.

Missing our bear hugs but forever remembering and loving you. R.I.P. Mum, Joanne, Angela, Michael and families.

SCHLIPALIUS (Marshall), Viola (Vi).

9/3/1929 - 2/4/2019.

It has been 2 years on and it feels like yesterday.

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day.

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We sincerely thank all our family, friends and others OSBORNE, Barry. for their condolences and kind wishes after Margaret's 27/3/2021. passing.

Long time friend to our The cards, flowers, visits family. Thoughts are with and messages of support Jan, Tracey, Stephen, were greatly appreciated.

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Hawk Jiath stars in a losing cause

FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

MORWELL local Changkuoth Jiath enjoyed a breakout performance for Hawthorn against Richmond at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

Featuring in a more prominent role across halfback, the 21-year-old was excellent all day collecting 25 possessions and eight marks.

He would also show his flair with some damaging runs out of the Hawks defensive half and even gave Richmond superstar Dustin Martin a ‘Don’t Argue’ in what was a complete performance.

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was full of praise for the up and coming defender.

“He had some outstanding passages of play today,” Clarkson said.

“He was able to get the ball in his hands, so we just have to keep working with him and keep exposing to the level, “He is getting more and more belief in himself and we are getting more and more confidence in him, so he is tracking in the right way for our football club.”

Traralgon product Tim Membrey continued his strong start to the season with another strong contribution up forward for St Kilda.

One of the bright spots on what was a poor night for the Saints, Membrey provided a consistent target for his team from start to finish and managed to get involved up the ground picking up 16 disposals and eight marks.

However, it was not his best night in front of the sticks, with the normally reliable forward squandering some crucial chances and ending up with a return of 1.3.

Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth returned to the Gold Coast Suns line-up for their round two thrashing of North Melbourne.

Resuming his duties as a pressure forward within the Suns’ talent filled attacking half, Ainsworth came in and played his role hitting the scoreboard with 1.1 and getting up the ground to claim 18 disposals.

In the AFLW competition, Traralgon local Darcy Guttridge finished her season on a high in a standout performance as St Kilda cruised to a 56-point win over West Coast at Mineral Resources Park in Perth.

Picking up a season high 18 disposals, Guttridge was prolific all day for the Saints providing constant pressure across the half forward line and testing the Eagles defence taking five marks.

She also managed to hit the scoreboard early in

the last quarter to cap off what was excellent day for herself and the team.

St Kilda teammate and Traralgon product Jacqui Vogt also concluded her season in excellent fashion in the Saints big win.

Renowned for her excellent forward pressure,Vogt caused constant problems for the Eagles all day with her four tackles whilst also getting involved in the Saints’ ball movement with 11 disposals.

Melbourne’s Casey Sherriff continued her consistent season as the Demons booked their place in the finals series.

Playing primarily across the wing and half forward, she would get involved in the play picking up 11 disposals while putting on excellent pressure with six tackles.

Hectic times for Harriers

ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

MANY Harrier members, family and friends again spent recent days participating in runs or walks.

The previous Saturday some did their local parkrun or the later Duncan’s Run - some did both.

And after the Grand Ridge Rail Trail Fun Run the next day a few hardy souls had run all three events!

Last Saturday, many travelled east to enjoy the beauty of the Sale riverside paths and wetlands as they tackled the Race the Rubeena 5km or 10km fun run - or both.

The 10km event went from the Port of Sale to the Longford Swing Bridge and return.

Some of the fast runners who reached the 10km finish line within the hour then went by shuttle bus to the 5km start at the Swing Bridge and again ran back to the Port of Sale.

In a fun run in its purest sense, with no official placings or presentations, in the 10km event Emilie Guy was the first woman ahead of Kay Arrowsmith and Natalie Green - an exact repeat of the top three women’s placings in the recent Latrobe City Community Fun Run. Next woman was Bryanna Mifsud, a paradigm for her son Marlon who was the fifth male finisher.

First woman finisher and outright first in the 5km event was Erika Florez.

Emilie Guy, with barely time to regain her breath after her 10km victory finished just behind Florez, her friend and colleague.

Guy and Florez, both now based at Latrobe Regional Hospital, are members of the prestigious Glenhuntly Athletics Club.

Guy was a member of the Australian University team for the 2020 World Cross Country Games that were cancelled due to the virus.

First male finisher in the 5km run back to the Port of Sale, just behind Florez, was well known multi-media personality Daniel Ziffer, whose family still lives in Sale.

Although not a dedicated runner Daniel with his wife and their children utilized running training during the COVID lockdown.

At the finish line Daniel said, “I tried to catch (Erika) who was in the lead - but she ran out of sight!”.

Among the other top male runners were Mark Rossiter after his five gold medal haul at the Police and Emergency Services games, Ben Bailey, Andrew Greenhill, Scott Syme, Marlon Mifsud, Shaun Mallia, Ian Mifsud and Greg Semmler.

Winners: Karen Chenney and Robyn Kellow with Mayor Sharon Gibson.

Consistent: A winning double. Emilie Guy won the recent Latrobe City Community Fun Run and was again the first woman finisher in the 10km Race the Rubeena before placing second in the 5km run.

Impressive: Storming home. Erika Florez looks strong as she crosses the finish line in the 5km event ahead of all other runners. photographs supplied

Tim Green, not to be outdone by his wife Natalie, was sixth in the 10km run and backed up to place third in the 5km.

Other Harriers and friends also finished high in the field after their combined 15-kilometre journeys.

Fun Run director Gerard Callinan said the Rotary Club of Sale was very pleased with the social and financial benefits of the occasion.

The event, plus donations made last year to the 2020 event that was cancelled because of the virus, raised $18,000.

Half of this will be given to the Sale hospital and half will fund worthy national and international Rotary projects that aid mankind.

Further afield family members of former talented Harrier junior Amy Marsh walked the Alpine walking trail from Falls Creek to Mount Hotham.

Amy’s father Wayne and brother Luke trekked

Cheers: The Great Ocean Walk team from left: Mel Beasley, Annie Law, Kaye Livingstone, Helen Whitby, Allison Triggs and Kaye Middlemiss. Seated front: Michelle Colwell, Jenny Tatterson and Mandy Ellis. the 30-plus km over rivers and past historic huts in near-blizzard weather, but said they enjoyed the experience.

An even more intrepid group of Harriers and friends over the past week hiked the 100km length of the renowned Great Ocean Walk along the coast from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles.

Convenor of the “One Step Forward Two Sips Back” all-women team, Helen Freeman Whitby said, “We experienced bush tracks, muddy tracks, fire tracks and sand tracks . . and rain, wind and sun - followed by rain, wind and sun”. Helen said, “The diversity of the terrain, the spectacular scenery and the company made the week an unforgettable experience. As a grand finale we did a scenic helicopter flight over the coastline”.

Last Thursday’s weekly run was a town circuit, in preparation for the coming winter program.

Members adapted to running the streets around town, in preparation for the winter months.

Tonight’s event is a fun teams 5km run from the clubrooms in Douglas Parade, Traralgon.

For more, visit www.traralgonharriers.org.au Selected times, Race the Rubeena Fun Run. 10km times/5km times: Tim Green 41:36/ 20:55, Andrew Greenhill 44:23/22:00, Stephen Renehan 44:30/23:30, Tobiasz Grzml 49:33/ 44 min (walk), Alysha Duncan 50:52/27:16, Angelo Guadino 57:32/27:15, Scott Syme 54:04/ -, Chris van Unen - /29:53, Tegan Moscript - /33:30.

Energy plays final round of crossover games BASKETBALL

THIS week saw the last of the crossover games played prior to final classification and the first round of VC games.

The 16.2 Girls have continued their amazing run through the qualification and cross-ver games.

Under the guidance of coach Dwayne Tibballs the 16.2 Girls have remained undefeated with a 13-point win against Bellarine on Friday night.

Led on the night by the defensive efforts of Grace Van Tilburg who finished the game with five blocks and three steals, along with eight points.

“Grace was fantastic in defence tonight, her help defence and strength in the paint was a key to the win” Coach Tibballs said.

A mixed bag of results for the three teams competing in VC. The 14.1 Girls were overpowered by a very physical Frankston team, where the tables were

turned by the 16.1 Girls who had a comfortable win against Frankston.

The 16.1 Boys scored a massive 94 points in a free flowing game against McKinnon.

The Café Evviva player of the week was awarded to Sophie Fazioli.

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Busy: Will Brent playing for Energy last week. photograph supplied

Classic Pairs staged at Moe BOWLS

IN cool and fine conditions, but in super hot competition Moe Bowling Club hosted the Latrobe City Ladies Classic Pairs on March 28-29.

Teams came from as far as suburban Melbourne to Orbost to join the top local teams.

The ladies played five games of 12 ends over the two days.

At the completion of four games there were a number of teams vying for first place.

The eventual winners were Karen Chenney and Robyn Kellow from Orbost with four wins and 38 points up.

Denise Hamilton of Drouin and Kathy Smiles of Traralgon were runners-up with Lisa Parmenter and her partner Chris Dioretes from Auburn coming in third position.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson presented the prizes to the four placegetters and the best scores of the five games.

She congratulated the Moe Bowling Club running such a successful event.

Victoria is set to take on SA VETERANS CRICKET

VETERANS Cricket Victoria have re-scheduled the matches that were due to be played against SA early in February.

They will now be played in Mildura on the weekend of April 10-11.

Games will be played at each of Over-50, 60 and 70 level.

The following Gippsland Goannas players have been selected for the games: Over-60 -- Ray Smith and Ken Bailey have been selected as batsmen and Over-70 -- Kevin Lanigan is Captain and Ian Gibson will be the wicketkeeper.

The National Over-60 Championships will be held on the Sunshine Coast this year, in September, while the National Over-70 Championships will be held in Launceston in November, and the Over-50’s will meet in Adelaide, also in November.

Several Goannas players have nominated in each section, and we will announce successful applicants after the teams are announced.

The Goannas will commence training for these events as early as is practical.

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MORE than 140 bowlers will converge on Traralgon Bowls Club this Easter weekend as the club runs its annual classic triples tournament on April 3-4.

Now in its 30th year, the event attracts bowlers from all over the country to battle it out over seven games across two days for a chance to win more than $12,000 in prizemoney.

Traralgon Bowls Club’s bowls coordinator Matt Ogilvie is not only excited to showcase the club’s facilities, but also pleased to see an exciting field of players enter the tournament.

“It’s always a goal of ours at Traralgon to develop tournaments to be bigger and better each year and I think this year we have done that. We will be utilising all three of our outside greens as well as our state of the art fully enclosed indoor centre for the event,” he said.

“Due to COVID-19 we have had to reschedule this event to Easter, but this has not stopped the quality of entries into this year’s Traralgon Bowls Club classic triples.

“We’ve managed to secure some highquality teams ranging from Melton, MCC, Melbourne, Brighton and even Bundoora RSL so the field of players is extremely strong.

“We are seeing teams enter from as far as Melton, MCC and Melbourne Bowling clubs and we have some very talented bowlers coming to play in our event.

“We have the likes of Neville Brown and Daryl Major who are past winners of the events and couple this with metropolitan stars such as Jason Kuiti, Todd Trewarne, Graham Spencer and to top it all off we have the number 1 ranked bowler in Australia Thor Shannon and Jackaroos squad member Jay-Bye Norris competing as well, so it should be a fantastic event to be a part”.

“It will not only be a great event for the club, showcasing our three grass greens and state-of-the-art indoor centre, but it will also be a great boost for Latrobe City with an influx of visitors from Melbourne and beyond staying in our hotels, eating in our venues, visiting our sights to help boost the economy here in Gippsland.”

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Local gym’s double delight

COMBAT SPORTS

By ZAC STANDISH

THE 44 Gym in Traralgon continued its growing success with two of its fighters claiming victories in amateur bouts in Melbourne last weekend.

Locals Briana Pattle and Jarrod Zuelhke showcased their skill and determination to come out on top in their respective amateur boxing and kickboxing bouts.

The 44 Gym head coach Steven Baldacchino explains the time and effort that goes into getting fighters such as Briana and Jarrod prepared for these events.

“Basically it’s all about getting them up for training,” Baldacchino said.

“They are all really determined, coming in here three or four nights a week as we nurture their skills while also doing their own running and things outside of the gym.

“The fighters usually get a good three to four

weeks of preparation time (before each fight), but they are usually training all year round so they are always pretty well ready to go.”

Watching his fighters succeed, like they did last weekend, is something Baldacchino takes great enjoyment out of.

“I am very proud (of the results from last weekend),” he said.

“It makes me feel like I am doing something right with them, we are competing against a lot of established gyms that have been going a lot longer than us, so to go down and steal a few shows is incredible.

“Just to watch their progress from where they started to where they are now, it goes much further than fighting in the ring.”

However, he says that winning is not the most important thing when it comes developing both the gym and the fighters themselves.

“Getting the results isn’t the biggest thing, it’s more about the fighters getting the recognition

they deserve for going in and having a go,” he said.

“It’s all about them giving me the best version of themselves and although it is good for outsiders to see us winning, the number one priority is around personal growth.”

Since he started working with fighters in Traralgon two years ago, Baldacchino has seen his gym grow to the biggest boxing gym in the region with around ten fighters currently training at the venue.

He says its growth has far exceeded his expectations and is excited to see what the future holds.

“Moving forward we want to keep producing fighters and eventually produce more coaches out of those fighters,” he said.

“We’ve got another show for the same two fighters in Melbourne on in three weeks, for the amateurs now it’s a really big scene with shows on nearly every week so we are just keen to keep turning them over and show the hard work our fighters are putting in.”

Power boys start 2021 season this weekend

FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

THE Gippsland Power boys are itching to get their 2021 season underway, with many potential draft prospects set to use this year’s NAB League season as a springboard to future AFL aspirations.

With the 2020 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, spirits are high down at the Morwell Recreation Reserve as the talented group of youngsters gear up for a new season.

Power coach Rhett McLennan is optimistic about the current state of his squad.

“Athletically we have tested really well which goes to show the commitment of the boys to return it great shape given the conditions they have had to work with,” McLennan said.

“The athletic profile of the group shows the team is quick, agile and possess great endurance, and we know the football skills are of an extremely high level so we are excited for the season and

how we stack up in comparison to the rest of the competition.”

The attitude of the team was something McLennan was particularly proud of following the frustrations of last year, as the boys constantly brought a positive attitude to the club.

“The mindset of the boys has been super positive considering all the stops and starts we had to the 2020 season and the restrictions we have had in regards to training and what we were able and not able to do,” he said.

“I cannot speak highly enough of our group and it’s just great they can now do what they want to do starting this weekend.”

Returning to training for this pre-season, McLennan said the program has been completely different to any off season they have run before, with a key focus on getting the boys match ready.

“We have had more match simulation this year, basically because the boys didn’t have the chance to play at all in 2020,” he said.

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“So just to get out there and play football, albeit against each other, has been super important and I think that will help us when we start round one to know that there is a relatively strong degree of match fitness in what we have done throughout our training sessions so far.”

Looking forward to the 2021 season, he said there would be a significant change in the Power’s game style as they look to utilise the strengths of the group.

“This year it’s probably not so much around long and contested football but more so about quick running and moving the ball fast,” he said.

“That is what we intend to do so expect a lot of overlap running, some long kicks to forwards and then some crumbing from our small forwards, so that is the way we want to play and hopefully if that all gels together it will be good to watch.”

In terms of individual players to watch out for, McLennan highlighted two up and coming stars with familiar last names.

“Jai Serong, Caleb’s brother is very much a different player standing at 192cm, he can play midfield but will also play forward, he is extremely athletic so quick, big leap and good skills, he is definitely one to watch.”

“The other one is Will Papley, Tom’s brother, he is a carbon copy in the way he plays so a livewire forward that can also play through the midfield.”

As the NAB League season officially kicks off, McLennan outlined his major hopes for the 2021 campaign.

“I just want to see our boys get back to enjoying playing football again and put their best foot forward,” he said.

“If they work together as team there may well be some team success on the way.”

The Gippsland Power begin their season against the Dandenong Stingrays at Ronald Reserve, Morwell East on Saturday afternoon at 1pm.

Drouin seals top-flight premiership

BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND MIDWEEK PENNANT

By MICHAEL HOLROYD

DIVISION 3

TOP teams Drouin and Newborough had a rematch from the Division 1 second semi-final with Drouin repeating their efforts by scoring another big victory in this season’s decider on Tuesday.

Sheryl Atkinson and her rink of Les Firth, Mark Atkinson and Mary Firth won with a 21-12 score over Fran Clark and her rink of Barry Daley, Bev Luck and Heather Mooney after Atkinson raced away to an 11-1 lead before Clark began to peg her back.

Maureen Leighton and her rink of Andrew Blaby, Arthur Moore and Jan Aubrey had a similar score of 21-12 over Jo-Anne Michaels and her rink of Jeff Wetzel, Nosha Michaels and Mary Whelan after champion bowler Lorraine Steel was unfortunately unable to play in the grand final.

Denise Hamilton and her rink of Graeme Aubrey, David Tayles and Elaine Thorpe continued the excellent work for Drouin with a 23-17 win over Joan Goldie and her rink of Bob Goldie, Charlie Ward and Julie Jackson in a repeat of the semi-final action.

Drouin now go on to the Strzelecki Region final against Inverloch to be held at Mirboo North on Tuesday, April 6 with the winner heading to the state playoffs to be held at Moama later in the year.

DROUIN 65 DEFEATED NEWBOROUGH 41

DIVISION 2 MORWELL (2) (winners of Division 3 last season) took on Traralgon (2), who narrowly won their semi-final against Newborough (2).

Prior to the match Morwell suffered the loss of two players isolating following a COVID scare

TOP team Drouin (2) remembered their loss to Newborough (3) in the last round of pennant and were determined to reverse the result after their big win against Yarragon in the semi-final.

Gwen Price and her team of Necip Akarsu,Andre De Waele and Pat Cole had a 31-9 win over Marcia Evans and her rink of Phil Zappelli, Barbara White and Lyn Akarsu to put Drouin (2) in a winning position.

Jenny Woolard and her team of Ruth Waring, Clive Newman and Mary Andrews had a 21-18 win over Joan Lee and her rink of Galena Gregory, Michael Holroyd and Sheila Derooij.

Ann Mary Ryan and her rink of Stuart Wilson, Steve Cunningham and Lyn Madden were the best Newborough (3) team with a 17-17 draw with Lyn Jeffrey and her rink of Ron Westrup, Brian Thorpe and Margaret Rhodes.

DROUIN (2) 69 DEFEATED NEWBOROUGH (3) 44

You beauty: Morwell 2 celebrated winning the Division 2 Midweek Pennant title against Traralgon 2 on Tuesday. photograph supplied after a recent trip to Brisbane and they needed two emergency substitutes to enable them to play with full teams.

Julie Klein and her rink of Jack Prendergast, Max Duncan and Shirley Kolcze led the way for Morwell (2) with a 24-16 victory over May Cross and her rink of Barbara Baker, Graham Cross and Maureen Rooney.

Letti Mizzi and her rink of Helen Cook, Denise Pigdon and Lou Edge had a 25-17 win over Jan Moody and her rink of Jeanette Green, Greg Swan and Muriel Johnson.

The lone winner for Traralgon (2) was Lyn Moffat

and her team of Hannelore Jeffrey, Barbara Scott and Lyn Bloomfield with a 25-17 win over Linda Gurney and her team of Graham Hutchinson, John Kuhne and Palma McNeill.

Unfortunately this was not enough to bridge the gap leaving Morwell (2) to win Division 2 after winning Division 3 last season.

They are unable to have a second team in Division 1 so they will not be able to continue this trend next season.

MORWELL (2) 68 DEFEATED TRARALGON (2) 60

DIVISION 4 TOP teams Yinnar (2) and Yallourn North had a repeat of their semi-final match at Morwell with the Yinnar rink of Jo Bolch and her team of Kevin Young, Ray Tanti and Marion Newton winning 28-12 over Dianne Thomas and her rink of David Tuck, Mavis McAllister and Pat O’Donnell.

The remaining match between Yallourn North’s Marce Mallia and her team of Charles McArthur, Laurie Whateley and Bev Wilson and Liddy Davidson and her rink of Gordon Smith, Chris Ellis and Jann Summerhayes resulted in a 17-16 win to the Yallourn North four.

YINNAR (2) 44 DEFEATED YALLOURN NORTH 29

Displaying the true meaning of the world game SOCCER

By LIAM DURKIN

Unity through soccer: The Big Issue Street Soccer program visited Traralgon recently. The program aims to unite communities through the sport of soccer. Pictured are Latrobe Health Assembly media production officer Carey Griffiths, Traralgon Community Street Soccer program coordinator Elle Tulloch, Centre for Multicultural Youth youth worker Emmanuel Maphanta, community Street Soccer state coordinator Daniro Guerrero Diaz, CMY youth worker Kuiy Jiath and LHA Hello campaign project coordinator Damen Francis. photograph liam durkin

THE Big Issue Street Soccer program made its way to Traralgon recently.

The program aims to unite communities and people of different backgrounds, ethnicities and demographics through the sport of soccer.

While primarily known for its street newspaper, The Big Issue also has a number of other branches - one of which is street soccer.

The Big Issue Street Soccer program enables people to get active, make friends and seek support in a safe environment.

Games are played on modified fields and with smaller goals, with the framework centred on fair play, respect and building community.

The Traralgon event was set to be held in Newman Park, but was then moved to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium due to inclement weather.

Community Street Soccer state coordinator Daniro Guerrero Diaz said the program had a number of benefits.

“One of the beauties of the world game is that everyone in the world plays it,” he said.

“Some of our programs have people who don’t speak English as their first language but through football you can communicate a lot of things.

“The program is free, trying to engage people 16 and over through football, and through football we try to connect different agencies and support services.”

Street Soccer has been running for some 10 years and has 20 programs in Victoria and Tasmania.

“Everyone of those programs feels like a little community,” Guerrero Diaz said.

“The whole purpose of the program is to connect people to social supports but also make them have healthier lifestyles.

“We would love to see the program grow in Traralgon.”

The Big Issue is a not-for-profit social enterprise that develops solutions to help homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people positively change their lives.

SCOREBOARD GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, March 25.

A grade: N Whitelaw (12) 39pts. B grade: H St Ellen (22) 36pts. DTL: T Whitelaw, G Dawson, D Taylor 34pts. Pro pin: 4th S Beitz.

Birdies: 6th G Renwick.

4BBB championship, Saturday, March 20 & 27.

Winners: J Woodall & M Snell 87pts.

Day winners: Round 1, March 20 - B Silver & G Dawson 46pts on c/b. Birdies: 6th G Dawson, S Hall, M Snell, R Robbins, B Bradshaw, L Nash, J Blunsden; 16th L Nash. NTP: 4th O Kerr, 6th (Pro pin) T Bradshaw, 13th J Woodall, 16th T Bradshaw.

Day winners: Round 2, March 27 - R Matthews & J Robbins 41pts. DTL: B Wells & S Hall 46pts, R Taylor & D Taylor 39pts.

Birdies: 4th T Whitelaw, S Duff; 6th T Traill.

NTP: 4th S Duff, 6th R Hoskin, 13th D Woodall, 16th (pro pin) M Payne.

MOE

Twilight stableford,Wednesday, March 17.

A grade: M Lang 18. B grade: H Frei 21.

Birdies: 14th H Frei.

Twilight stableford,Wednesday, March 24.

Winner: L Veenman 19.

Women’s 4BBB 36 holes,Wednesday, March 17 & 24.

Winning team: 36 holes - J Robertson & K Borg 86. Round 1 - J Boulton & J Blandford 43. NTP: 4th J Lee, 8th J Robertson, 14th J Beath.

Winning team: Round 2 - A Williams & C O’Reilly 43. NTP: 4th J Woznica. Birdies: 4th J Woznica, 3rd R Fitzpatrick, 12th J Robertson. DTL: Round 1 - G Young & E Mitchell 42, A Williams & C O’Relly 42.

Round 2 - J Boulton & J Blandford 42, J Woznica & R Fitzpatrick 40. Target Holes: J Robertson.

Stableford,Thursday, March 25.

A grade: S Hibbs (14) 38. B grade: M Papettas (16) 38. NTP: 4th L Wilson, 8th B Hall, 14th B Mead. Birdies: 8th E Beveridge, T Johnson, P Stephens; 14th M Papettas.

DTL: S Jewell 37; E Beveridge, R King 36; N Gutteridge 35; W Yeomans 34; W Boase 33 on c/b. Eagles: 13th R Somerville, 12th L Wilson.

Rankin family 4BBB medley, Saturday, March 27.

Winners: S Hibbs (14) P Brown (+5) 44.

A grade: G Geisler (6) T Donnison (10) 43.

Runners-up: J Robertson & K Ayton 43. B grade: T Colvin & J Boulton 43. Runners-up: G Kerr & H Geisler 42. NTP: 4th D Hall & L Clarke, 8th M Mifsud & J Boulton, 14th S Hibbs & B Keily. Birdies: 4th S Hibbs, P Brown, A Bassman, G Wilson, C Williams, L Clarke; 8th A Massaro, S Borg, J Boulton, T Johnson; 14th S Hibbs. DTL: G Whitehead & M Anderson, S Stephens & G Ioraugi, L Wilson & T Johnson, K Middlemiss & R Tomasette 42. Eagles: 2nd P Brown.

MORWELL

Two man ambrose stroke, Saturday, March 27.

Winners: D Soutar & M Lont 58 nett. First runner-up: R King & M Ray 60 nett. Second runner-up: Z Cantrill & P Cantrill 62 nett.

DTL: B Jenkins & M McNair, N Stafford & G Webb 63; S Anderson & T Tatlow 64; S Bruce & J Hill, C Daniel & G Baleisa 65.

NTP: 2nd S Bruce, 8th P Derricott, 11th M McNair, 15th B Hall.

Overflow event – statbleford.

Winner: D Sykes 39pts. DTL: D Steyn, P Derricott 33.

Monday medley, March 29.

A grade: AJ Chessum 39. B grade: C Thomas 41. DTL: I Duncan 39; B Woszczeiko, S Mills, B Hall 38; B

Woszczeiko, B Kamphuis 37; A Aldred 36; N Gutteridge, N Spark, B Skinner 35. Birdies: S Mills, A Aldred, T Whitelaw, T Johnson, P Coffin, T Basten, E Beveridge. NTP: 11th W Hicks.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, March 26.

A grade: W Hiriaki 36pts. B grade: B Swanson 40pts on c/b. DTL: A Shearing 40; A Cunningham, I Browne, E Beveridge 36; A Dalgleish, S Titford, R Matheson, F Hyett 35. Birdies: 5th W Hiriaki, E Beveridge, F Hyett, J Hasthorpe, C Hardy; 11th G Jansen.

Leon Christie memorial 4BBB stableford, Saturday, March 27.

Club winners: D Blackshaw & L McCrorey 46pts. Visitor: L Cooper & A Metintok 47pts.

DTL: A Dunn & O Breidis 46; B Watterson & P Greaves 45; J Ashton & S Marriott, P Walsh & P Rhodes 43pts. NTP: 2nd B Dwyer, 5th R Higgins, 11th A Metintok, 13th R Williams, 15th A Simic.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (113 players), Saturday, March 27.

A grade: P Denhouting 7 39. B grade: K Ashford 14 41. C grade: D Freitag 18 39. D

grade: W Pollard 25 35. DTL: 39 S Jones; 37 J O’Rourke; 36 L Pollard, M Murphy; 35 M Reidy, D Veldman, S Power, R Elliott, D Barker, K Garlick; 34 J Savige, N Gerrans, T Radford, P Bezzina, T Slavin, B Johnson, J Pilcher, D Fricker; 33 I Truscott.

YALLOURN WOMEN

Foursomes championships,Thursday, March 11 & 18.

Scratch winners: B Brown & A Vella 96+99 = 195. Handicap winners: B Brown & A Vella 71+74 = 145. NTP: 8th L McAlister, 14th A Vella, 12th Target hole - S Caldow.

Stableford, March 25.

Winner: B Brown 32pts. DTL: L Carter 30pts.

NTP: 3rd L Carter, 12th Target hole: A Vella.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Grand final results.

Section 1: Doubles - Drouin White 5 - 55 d Moe White 4 – 52. Singles - to be played.

Section 2: Doubles - Hallora 8 - 52 d Warragul 1 – 30. Singles - Trafalgar 2 - 6 39 d Droin 2 - 6 – 38.

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Monash, Fortuna play out a thriller LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE LADDERS Seniors P

W D L

B

F

A

1 Monash

3

2

1

0

0

9

4

5

7

2 Moe Utd

2

2

0

0

1

9

1

8

6

3 Traralgon City

3

2

0

1

0

7

2

5

6

4 Falcons 2000

3

2

0

1

0

9

4

5

6

5 Newb/Yall Utd

3

2

0

1

0

8

4

4

6

6 Pegasus

3

1

1

1

0

4

6

-2

4

7 Fortuna

3

0

3

0

0

6

6

0

3

8 Sale Utd

3

1

0

2

0

3

10

-7

3

9 East Gippsland

3

0

1

2

0

3

10

-7

1

–

10 Olympians

2

0

0

2

1

0

5

-5

0

–

11 Churchill Utd

2

0

0

2

1

0

6

-6

0

–

–

–

Pos Team

GD PTS

Reserves P

W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Newb/Yall Utd

3

3

0

0

0

18

2

16

9

2 Fortuna

3

2

1

0

0

9

4

5

7

3 Sale Utd

3

2

0

1

0

8

3

5

6

4 Moe Utd

2

2

0

0

1

4

0

4

6

5 Monash

3

2

0

1

0

4

3

1

6

6 East Gippsland

3

1

1

1

0

4

4

0

4

7 Pegasus

3

1

0

2

0

10

10

0

3

8 Olympians

3

1

0

1

1

2

3

-1

3

9 Traralgon City

3

0

0

3

0

1

5

-4

0

–

10 Falcons 2000

3

0

0

3

0

3

16

-13

0

–

11 Churchill Utd

2

0

0

2

1

0

13

-13

0

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Pos Team

Women Pos Team

P

W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Fortuna

3

3

0

0

0

36

0

36

9

2 Sale Utd

3

3

0

0

0

28

1

27

9

3 Newb/Yall Utd

3

3

0

0

0

14

2

12

9

4 Falcons 2000

3

1

0

2

0

18

4

14

3

5 Monash

2

1

0

1

1

1

5

-4

3

6 Churchill Utd

2

0

0

2

1

0

23

-23

0

7 East Gippsland

3

0

0

3

0

1

25

-24

0

8 Olympians/Tyers 3

0

0

3

0

0

38

-38

0

2nd Division

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P

W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

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1 Tyers

3

2

0

1

0

15

3

12

9

2 Fortuna

2

2

0

0

1

9

2

7

6

3 Sale Utd

3

2

0

1

0

6

4

2

6

4 Newb/Yall Utd

3

2

0

1

0

7

11

-4

6

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5 Moe Utd

2

1

1

0

1

4

0

4

4

6 Traralgon City

2

1

1

0

1

3

0

3

4

7 Monash

2

1

0

1

1

5

7

-2

3

8 Olympians

2

0

0

2

1

0

6

-6

0

9 Churchill Utd

2

0

0

2

1

0

6

-6

0

10 Falcons 2000

3

0

0

3

0

0

9

-9

0

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Solid start: Fortuna’s Kieran Hanlon pictured in a recent LVSL clash. Fortuna played out its third consecutive draw to start the 2021 season after a thrilling 3-3 result against Monash at the weekend. The Wolves came back from two goals down to gain a point and maintain top spot. photograph supplied SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

MONASH maintained their lead at the top of the Division 1 ladder coming from 2-1 down to draw 3-3 with Fortuna.

Moe had an effortless win over Sale, Falcons tired out Pegasus 4-1 after Pegasus had hit the front, Newborough/Yallourn United had a big win over Churchill and Traralgon City completed their long trip to Bairnsdale with a 4-0 victory over East Gippsland.

MOE V SALE

MOE won another match under lights, this time at Sale, inflicting the Swans with a 7-1 hammering.

The Red Devils were on the attack early with Matt Shearing and Sam Lietzau on the scoresheet within the first four minutes to give Moe a good buffer.

Sale pulled a goal back through Jacob Richardson, but Luke Bathgate returned fire within three minutes to give Moe a 3-1 lead.

Lietzau scored his second of the match on the half-hour mark to make it 4-1, a good reward for Moe’s domination of the contest.

Lietzau was on fire and bagged another at the 52 minute mark for his third for the match and when Nick Dastey’s thumping header hit the net Moe were 6-1 up.

The riot wasn’t over as Tanner Pyle with three minutes to go scored to give Moe a 7-1 victory.

He was warmly congratulated on his first goal with the club.

It was Moe’s biggest win over Sale since 2008. Ty Georgiou, Jobie Heusmann and Lietzau (three goals) were all good contributors to Moe’s emphatic win.

PEGASUS V FALCONS

FALCONS, in one of their rare appearances in daylight, were too good for Pegasus before a bumper crowd at Ronald Reserves Pegasus took the game up to Falcons and Samuel Jacob had the Horsemen on the board within four minutes after some slick footwork.

Falcons recovered and regrouped, playing the long ball out of defence trying to

catch Pegasus off guard. It took Falcons another 26 minutes before James Mills could equalise.

Falcons went ahead right on half-time when the impressive Jamie Pistrin scored his fifth for the season.

Falcons looked the better side after the break, with Harley Broadbent, Nic D’Alessandro and Tommy D’Alia all working hard.

Jamie Pistrin was again in the action and posted his second goal of the match 11 minutes after the break.

Pegasus tried to break down the Falcon defences with Nelson Tombra, Muni Eliaser and Sean Ngwenya-Nyathi all having chances for Pegasus.

Charles Simon, the Falcons goalkeeper, was able to clear two corners taking in rapid succession.

At 84 minutes Falcons Jordan Kennedy made it 4-1 after the Pegasus keeper was caught out of position.

FORTUNA V MONASH

FORTUNA, yet to win a match so far, have had three drawn games to their credit and were in a good position to break their drought only to be overhauled by a tenacious Monash who refused to give up.

Fortuna led 3-1 at one stage, then a Monash fightback with two goals in seven minutes levelled the scores at 3-3.

Fortuna opened the scoring on 27 minutes through Jordan Campbell with good play and just on half-time they found themselves in a good position leading 2-0 as Hayden Tanti doubled their advantage.

It was tough going for both sides with a strong crosswind making things difficult.

Monash clawed a goal back at 75 minutes through Chad Shelley.

But their joy was short lived as Fortuna were able to smash their third through that man Tanti only a few minutes later.

Leon Risdon, the Fortuna goalkeeper, was under pressure from a constant barrage from Monash.

The Wolves halved the deficit through Braden Paulet’s 83rd minute effort, setting the scene for a grandstand finish.

With the clock winding down Monash equalised with a minute to go in regulation time through Marcus Krznaric to complete

LVSL RESULTS ROUND 3

a good comeback and ensure the match finished as a 3-3 stalemate.

TRARALGON CITY V EAST GIPPSLAND

TRARALGON City’s road trip proved successful with a 4-0 win over East Gippsland.

It was an emphatic win by the Roosters who were expecting a hard tussle.

Striker Jake Budija was in smashing form for the Roosters and he left the Eagles in his wake bagging all four City goals.

Traralgon City were only 1-0 up at half-time, but a hat-trick by Budija in the second stanza gave the Roosters a 4-0 victory.

Budija’s goals came in the 22nd, 51st, 75th and 89th minutes.

The Roosters were well served by DJ Matar, Matt Baker and Allan Bateman.

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN V CHURCHILL

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN United scored two goals either side of half time in their match against Churchill.

The Rams are yet to score in their two matches so far.

NYU showed glimpses of good form with Mark Fairbrother in superb touch around the goals scoring five of the combine’s eight goals for the season, adding a further two against the Rams.

Newborough/Yallourn were two up by half-time with goals at 20 and 45 minutes, and followed up with a consistent effort after the break with a further two goals to give them a 4-0 victory.

Churchill played far better than the scoreline indicated, but couldn’t convert their chances as NYU were too strong in defence.

WOMEN’S

FORTUNA continued on their winning way with a 5-0 win over Monash.

Sale added another scalp beating East Gippsland 7-1. Newborough/Yallourn United won 3-0 on forfeit against Churchill United and Falcons swamped Olympians/ Tyers 16-0.

THIS WEEKEND

THERE are no matches this weekend due to the Easter break.

Newborough/Yallourn United 8 defeated Churchill United 0, Morwell Pegasus 6 defeated Falcons 2, East Gippsland United 1 defeated Traralgon City 0. Olympians bye.

SENIORS

Fortuna 3 (J Campbell 27, H Tanti 44, 80) drew with Monash 3 (C Shelley 75, B Paulet 83, M Krznaric 89).

Sale United 1 (J Richardson 20) lost to Moe United 7 (M Shearing 1, S Lietzau 4, 30, 52, L Bathgate 23 N Dastey 83,T Pyle 87).

Newborough/Yallourn United 4 (M Fairbrother 20, 60, D Fairbrother 45, C Semple 80) defeated Churchill United 0.

Morwell Pegasus 1 (S Jacob 4) lost to Falcons 4 (J Mills 30, J Pistrin 45, 56, J Kennedy 84).

East Gippsland United 0 lost to Traralgon City 4 (J Budija 22, 51, 75, 89).

Olympians bye.

RESERVES

Fortuna 2 defeated Monash 0, Sale United 0 lost to Moe United 2,

WOMEN

Fortuna 5 defeated Monash 0, Olympians/Tyers 0 lost to Falcons 16, Newborough/Yallourn United 3 defeated Churchill United 0 (on forfeit), East Gippsland United 1 lost to Sale United 7.

2ND DIVISION

Fortuna 7 defeated Monash 2, Sale United 0 lost to Moe United 4, Newborough/Yallourn United 3 defeated Churchill 0 (on forfeit),Tyers 3 defeated Falcons 0 (on forfeit).

Traralgon Olympians,Traralgon City byes.

YYN’s winds of change

FOOTBALL/NETBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

IT will be a triple-entendre of change at Yallourn Yallourn North Football-Netball Club, with the Bombers set to start life in a new league tomorrow, in addition to a new jumper and new nickname to come in the next 12 months.

The new football jumper and netball dress will be officially adopted from season 2022, and will be on display at least twice this season when YYN clash with Traralgon Tyers United - who carry the same colours and current red sash design.

YYN will also wear their new jumper if they play TTU during finals.

Having moved from the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League to the North Gippsland FNL last year, YYN has been given a 12 month grace period to come up with a new design.

As club president Evan Sheekey explained, the club knew a change of leagues would also eventually mean a change of jumper.

“It was actually part of the process of going into North Gippsland that we had to totally rebrand by season 2022,” he said.

“It’s not disgruntled or anything, as a club we’re more than excited and more than happy to venture into a new league.

“Everybody is happy to embrace the change.With the voting process of actually going to North Gippy we had 90 per cent of members that voted - vote to go to North Gippsland.

“I think a lot of the older members have been through change before so they adapt to change and the players are pretty resilient, they’ve got on board.

“As a matter of respect, they’ve (TTU) been in North Gippsland a hell of a long time, so we thought we would move away from the Bombers entirely.”

Given the emotional attachment club colours can carry, a subcommittee of YYN legends and identities was formed to ensure the sentiment and history of both the old Yallourn Football Club and YYNFC was encapsulated in the new jumper.

The subcommittee consisted of Ray DeCarli, Sheekey, Owen Budge, Gil and Dean Julin, while netball representatives were Karen Duncan, Adrienne Eerhard and Emily Dash.

Sheekey said it had been an extensive process choosing a new jumper.

“At the end of last year we put together a subcommittee jumper committee to put out for expressions of interest for jumpers to members, life members and players, to come through with designs,” he said.

“The deadline for that was mid-January, and then we sat down as a subcommittee and put two options to the general committee to vote on.

“There was a full committee-member effort basically.The jumper that got up was very overwhelming in support from members.”

A number of designs were put forward, with current YYN player Jai Massese working in consultation with confidant Cody Mostert, while DeCarli brought forward more than 10 designs.

The final jumper brings together colours and elements from the clubs entire existence, both as a merged union, as Yallourn, and from its time when Yallourn North was known as Brown Coal Mine.

“We stuck with the red and black to pay homage to our years as the Bombers,” Sheekey said.

“Before that we were actually purple and gold,

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FOOTBALL/NETBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

Yallourn Yallourn North Football-Netball Club new football jumper

New era: Yallourn Yallourn North footballer Jai Massese (left) models the club’s new jumper, alongside Mitchell Luck in the current Bombers style. The new jumper will replace the red-sash from season 2022. photograph liam durkin Inset: The old Yallourn Football Club jumper. photograph virtual yallourn

the old Brown Coal Mine, and we’ve been black and gold and black and white, but we picked up the gold - the gold hemmings resemble the old history of gold in the jumper.”

Of most prominence in the new jumper is an ode to the famous monogram of the old Yallourn jumper, although why the monogram does not have two Ys to represent Yallourn and Yallourn North is an interesting side story.

As part of a constitutional vote in 1986 the club stuck with YNFC, with the Y and N doubling up to represent Yallourn and Yallourn North.

A quick history of the two clubs is that Yallourn competed in the Gippsland League from 1954 to 1976, before merging with Yallourn North, which played in the major league as Yallourn Yallourn North between 1977 and 1985.

From there, YYN played in Mid Gippsland until moving to North Gippsland this season.

By all reports, the Yallourn No.1 oval was the best in country Victoria, with its surface even comparable to that of the MCG for the 1956 Olympics.

The Yallourn township was established to house employees of the State Electricity Commission, and at its peak had a population of 5000.

In the 1980s the town was dug up to expand the

Will be worn as a clash jumper against Traralgon Tyers United in season 2021.

Will officially replace the Bombersstyle from 2022.

New mascot to also be named for season 2022.

Jumpers through time Purple and gold (Brown Coal Mine) Black and gold (Yallourn Gold) Navy blue with YFC monogram (Yallourn) Black with red sash (Yallourn North and Yallourn Yallourn North) Features of the new jumper Colours of red, black and gold Ode to the old YFC monogram BCM initials on back neck. open-cut at Yallourn Power Station.YYN netballers will also wear a new style from 2022, with its netball dress incorporating the monogram and colours of red, gold and black.

Like most artwork hanging in a gallery, the Bombers new football jumper has polarised some critics, however, it does stand alone as a true oneof-a-kind design in country Victoria.

“A lot of people have said it looks a bit like the old Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy jumper, I can see the resemblance, but it’s definitely unique to Yallourn North and no other club has it,” Sheekey said.

With the new jumper now sorted, the next point of call for YYN will be to decide on a new logo and mascot, set to be unveiled in coming weeks.

“There has been some ripping ideas come through,” Sheekey said.

“As a club we are staying Bombers for 2021 - 2022 will be whole new logo and mascot.”

YYN start their North Gippsland campaign tomorrow in Yarram, taking on the Demons to open the season.

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NORTH Gippsland Football Netball League newcomers Yallourn Yallourn North will take on Yarram at the Yarram Recreation Reserve tomorrow.

The match is a twilight fixture and should attract much interest by the football and netball following public, who have been starved of live sport for what seems like an eternity.

YYN have entered the NGFNL after claiming the senior and reserves football flag in 2019 in the Mid Gippsland FNL. The club has enjoyed much recent success and is hopeful of making its presence felt in the NGFNL. Yarram is hoping to make amends in season 2021 for their seven point loss in the 2019 NGFNL grand final to Churchill after beating the Cougars in 2018.

Yarram have also won the last two NGFNL reserves premierships and boast a strong lineup.

The Demons will provide stern opposition to the Bombers. Both sides have developing thirds teams and a full complement of netball teams to contest the day.

Yarram coach Justin Staley said that he was pleased with the playing list that the football department had assembled, and despite losing several players to other clubs during the long interval was confident the Demons would be a competitive outfit during season 2021.

A long standing rivalry between the two leagues will provide an extra spark of interest in the fixture as the respective sides do battle.

Interleague clashes in the 1980s and 1990s were keenly contested and the winning league enjoyed bragging rights until the next year.

YYN were excited by the prospect of their first clash in the NGFNL competition and excitement has been high throughout the club during the preseason.

Bombers secretary Deb DeCarli said all were excited to be venturing into a new chapter.

“We are all looking forward to the first game at Yarram, there is certainly a buzz around the club,” she said.

Junior netball will commence at 11.30am and the thirds football will do battle at 1pm.

A Grade netball and senior football will commence at 5pm.

The fixture is a COVIDSafe event and the public are asked to observe all protective protocols on the day including scanning into the venue on arrival.

Some modified conditions will apply including changeroom access.

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