Latrobe Valley Express 21 May 2020

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McGibney marooned by shock dumping

By TESSA RANDELLO

TRARALGON Football Club senior coach Tim McGibney was sensationally sacked on Tuesday night over comments made about a rival team in a podcast.

The former VFL assistant was dumped for sledging an opposition Gippsland League player on an episode of The Low Footy IQ podcast three weeks ago.

The podcast episode was taken down after Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club lodged a complaint with the Traralgon Football Netball Club and the league.

McGibney, 32, said he had formally apologised, but was informed on Tuesday night that he was “pretty much being sacked over it”.

“Certainly, I am aware that what I said was the wrong thing and I followed the correct and right steps to take accountability for that,” McGibney told The Express.

“I wrote numerous official letters of apology to the rival club, Traralgon, to the league, AFL Gippsland and the umpires ... I really worked to ensure that I contacted every party.

“I have a really young group and it felt like I was being a strong leader for them at the time, but I shouldn’t have said what I said.”

McGibney took over the reins as head coach from playingcoach Mark Collison and led the side to a seventh-place finish in his debut season in 2019.

The board announced midway through the year that McGibney had already earned the vote as the right man to take the side forward, reappointing him for the 2020 season.

Traralgon president Kevin Foley confirmed to The Express that McGibney was no longer with the Maroons and that the club was looking at appointing a playing coach in 2021.

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SHROUDED IN JUDGMENT

Hazelwood’s operators were fined $1.94 million on Tuesday over the mine fire which blanketed the Latrobe Valley in smoke and ash for 45 days in 2014.

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There was an extraordinary T attack a on the mine ... nothing could c be done to prevent the ffire racing toward the mine. ” JUSTICE ANDREW KEOGH.

For me it just reinforced that Morwell and the Latrobe V Valley is a sacrificed zone for tthese industries.”

MORWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE MANAGER TRACIE LUND.

W We couldn’t let this become tthe next asbestos, it was ttiring, we were crying out for help, we weren’t going to be ignored.”

VOICES OF THE VALLEY PRESIDENT WENDY FARMER.

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T This was an entirely fforeseeable event that has lled to significant adverse h health impacts, and WorkSafe will continue to prosecute employers who fail in their duty to protect not only their workers but also the general public.”

WORKSAFE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COLIN RADFORD.

E ENGIE Hazelwood has c consistently expressed rregret in respect of the F February 2014 Hazelwood mine fire incident and its impact on the community.

We repeat this today.”

AN ENGIE SPOKESPERSON.

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Millions committed to SDS LATROBE Special Development School students will enjoy a purpose built school after the government announced additional funding for the project on Monday.

Part of the government’s $19 million investment into schools in Morwell and Traralgon included $13.7 million to rebuild Latrobe Special Development School on the Traralgon College Junior Campus.

This is in addition to state government’s allocation of $6 million for stage one of the development in the 2018/2019 budget.

School council president Sam Varsaci said the news was very exciting and a relief at the same time.

“We have been working with the architects for the last few months and we are pretty advanced with the master plan for the building ... and those master plans allow us to get an estimation what it could cost and that is when we can allocate the costs,” Ms Varsaci said.

“The students will have a more optimal learning environment, currently these kids are learning in an environment that is old and not suited to the education needs for these kids, for the families and staff.

“The next steps will be finalising those designs for the needs of the school and community.”

Mr Varsaci said the announcement was the culmination of years of work by many people.

“It has always been a waiting game and the government is committed to doing it and now we have a way forward,” he said.

Latrobe Special Development School principal Nicole Herbert said she was beyond excited to hear that funding had been secured for the school.

“I hope that we can create a state of the art building for our students which is what they deserve and need,” she said.

“The current facilities are out of

Good news: Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath is delighted by the government’s announcement of $13.7 million for Latrobe Special Development school on Monday. file photograph.

Important result: School council president Sam Varsaci said the Latrobe Special Development School funding announced by the state government on Monday was a relief. file photograph.

date and we are constantly doing maintenance to keep the school safe.

“We have a really good relationship with Traralgon College and I am just really excited that we can go ahead with the build.”

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said the Latrobe SDS project has long been identified as critical, ‘‘with students, teachers and staff forced to endure appalling and seriously inadequate education facilities’’.

Ms Bath formally requested Mr Merlino provide funding for a new Latrobe SDS in June 2017 and in March 2018, Ms Bath tabled a petition with 3000 signatures on behalf of the school community.

Ms Bath said she was delighted by Monday’s announcement.

“I congratulate the school community and parents who have worked so hard and for so long. I am proud to have supported the school community to advocate for this,” Ms Bath said.

“All Victorian students regardless of ability deserve a fit for purpose, individualised, safe and supported learning environment.

“Today’s announcement from the Minister for Education, James Merlino comes with much relief following a long and hard fought campaign.”

Ms Bath said it was “imperative” the school not be colocated and that Latrobe Special Development School retains its special development status.

“Mr Merlino needs to work with parents and students now and into the future that supports their needs, we also need to see a timeline of when constructed of when it should be started,” Ms Bath said.

“The funding is well overdue and the message I have is that it still must always be to meet to needs of the students with specialised needs.”

Education Minister James Merlino said consultation with the community,

including multiple workshops and online surveys, had shaped the plans for the school.

“Relocating Latrobe Special Developmental School to this site ensures it is in the main town area, strongly positioning the school as part of the community with greater links to mainstream schools,” he said.

“The biggest feedback received from the community consultation was the school must have a clear separation from the Tralagon College Junior Campus and we will ensure this with a clear separation in any plans going forward.

“This $13.7 million investment builds on our initial investment of $6 million and will give the students the first-rate facilities they deserve.”

Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he is “over the moon” for the Latrobe Special Development School community, after Monday’s announcement.

“It has been a collective effort, multiple members of parliament have been advocating for this and it has been brought up in Parliament many times,” Mr Northe said.

“It is a relief, but it’s is so well deserved. The facilities that the students and teachers have to work out of are not up to an acceptable standard in addition to the staff room, which is small and not accessible for the students.

“I have the utmost respect for teachers and parents and everyone associated with the school who have fought hard and ensure that the government were aware.”

Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the funding “will create a light-filled, modern and fitfor-purpose new school for Latrobe Special Development School.

“I am beyond delighted about this, it speaks volumes to the stamina of this school community and principal Nicole who have worked tirelessly,” she said.

Morwell Park’s early learning boost

Upgrade: The state government announced $5.35 million to deliver a world-class integrated early learning centre at Morwell Park Primary School on Monday. photograph hayley mills.

EDUCATION Minister James Merlino announced $5.35 million to deliver a world-class integrated early learning centre at Morwell Park Primary School on Monday.

The Morwell community will benefit from having on-site integrated early learning and community services that will feature the Our Place model, an approach developed by the Colman Foundation to promote positive education outcomes for children and families.

The project will deliver a community centre, including integrated early learning centre facilities, at the school just in time for the roll out of three-year-old kindergarten.

“This investment will see Morwell Park Primary School upgraded and

Latrobe Special Developmental School relocated and create local jobs and help our economy recover from coronavirus,” Mr Merlino said.

These projects are part of the state government’s Building Works package, which will deliver $2.7 billion in shovel-ready projects.

The package includes a $1.18 billion education building program will also build new schools, deliver and refurbish relocatable classrooms and make schools more accessible for students and staff with disabilities.

Together, the projects will create space for more than 21,000 extra students in Victoria’s education system and create more than 1600 local construction jobs in communities across Victoria.

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Careful consideration: Victoria Rose Tea Rooms proprietor Angela Morris will wait for further photograph hayley mills clarification from the heath department before opening her doors again.

Businesses planning for welcome change

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LOCAL businesses are planning how they will implement the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced that pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants will be able to open from June 1.

This round of eased restrictions comes with rules, including no more than 20 patrons inside a venue and physical distancing requirements.

The government said if a spike in cases occurs this date will be pushed back, but that hospitality venues should be given enough time to plan for reopening.

Victoria Rose Tea Rooms proprietor Angela Morris said she will not be making any decisions until she hears more information from the health department.

“I am really relying on them, the health inspector contacted this premises on the first day of lockdown to ensure that our tables were put away,” Ms Morris said.

“Over the weekend with people out on the road again I had a few customers expecting that they could sit down and I had to tell them no and that was made very clear.

“I will clarify everything with the health department, it’s the best way to do it.”

Ms Morris said it was a good decision for the Victoria Rose Tea Rooms to open for takeaway because it has allowed them to keep up a high standard of sanitation.

“If we had to close equipment maintenance and food and sanitation would have fallen by the wayside,” she said.

“I have five or six people come in every day so we have maintained sanitation, cleaning everything very regularly so this ongoing process will allow me to open up as normal when it is possible.”

Morwell Bowling Club general manager Teena Johnson said the club plans to open its doors as soon as it can but is waiting on more specific instructions.

“Even if it’s very minimal, we plan to open our doors so that the members can come back,” Ms Johnson said.

“Either way we will continue with takeaway which has been great for us ... we do not know exactly what our obligations are yet so we can plan once we have a bit more clarity.”

Moe RSL general manager Rob White said although the club will wait for specific instructions on Monday, May 25 it plans to open as soon as possible.

“It has been hard for us to be closed, like many other places, especially for all of our employees,” Mr White said.

“We have not been doing takeaway but we will open for customers and takeaway, the number of people will have to be clarified because if we can have 20 people per room we may be able to hold 60 people.”

Grand Junction Hotel manager Annette Vogt said she will be happy to open their doors again.

“We will be opening the bistro for 20 patrons having a meal, and all of our staff are doing coronavirus procedure training course ahead of that,”she said.

“We have been doing takeaway and drive through parmas on Friday and Saturday nights and we are just looking forward to getting back to normality.”

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History: The view from Morwell when the Hazelwood mine fire was well underway during 2014.

By KATE WITHERS

THE four operators of the Hazelwood Power Station have each been fined $95,000 for pollution-related offences resulting from the 2014 mine fire. Ă&#x2022;n Tuesday afternoon, Justice Andrew Keogh ruled the offending of Hazelwood Pacific Pty Ltd, Australian Power Partners BV, Hazelwood Churchill Pty Ltd and National Power Australia Investment was â&#x20AC;&#x153;at the lower end of the rangeâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offenders are deemed to have polluted the environment as a result of their admission,â&#x20AC;? Justice Keogh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morwell was often blanketed in thick smoke which resulted in heavy deposits of soot and ash ... which was

harmful to the health of residents ... and had a detrimental impact on the lives of members of the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is strong proximate relationship ... representative of the impact of the pollution on the community of Morwell and nearby areas. The large number of people exposed to pollution is a relevant consideration in sentencing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smoke from the mine fire polluted the atmosphere over and surrounding the area of Morwell ... was noxious and offensive to the senses .... caused property damage and was detrimental to the atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Offenders were aware of the extremes, however, in such extreme conditions fires can become uncontrollable and erratic very quickly.â&#x20AC;?

In sentencing, Justice Keogh noted the remorse of the mine operators and their â&#x20AC;&#x153;acceptanceâ&#x20AC;? of the fireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;enormous impact on the communityâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take into account the mine operators were genuine in their expression of regret,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The offenders made a number of formal admissions, including that the atmosphere was polluted by smoke from the mine fire.â&#x20AC;?

Justice Keogh also referenced the findings of the Hazelwood Health Study, speaking directly to the impact of PM 2.5 exposure - a fine particle small enough to travel into the alveoli, or tiny air sacs in the lungs - on community members.

He said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;almost inexhaustable supply of coal to fuel the fireâ&#x20AC;? resulted

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in â&#x20AC;&#x153;poor to very poor air qualityâ&#x20AC;? for large parts of the Latrobe Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The adverse health impacts are dose-related and will depend on the length and intensity of exposure,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The population of Morwell is likely to suffer greater adverse health impacts as a result of exposure to PM 2.5.â&#x20AC;?

He also took into account the prosecutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objections to several of the 17 Victim Impact Statements tendered during Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The statements which were objected to, and some others tendered, raised complex factual and medical questions ... and the causal connection between that detriment and exposure to mine fires,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue was not one of admissibility, however, the content of a number statements did not allow a causal connection to be made.â&#x20AC;?

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Hazelwood mine fire

Hazelwood operators to pay $1.56 million in damages Smoky: The view of Hazelwood Power Station during the mine fire of 2014.

By KATE WITHERS

THE Supreme Court of Victoria ordered the Hazelwood Power Corporation on Tuesday to pay damages of $1.56 million over the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire which raged for 45 days.

In sentencing, Justice Andrew Keogh conceded the â&#x20AC;&#x153;risk of fire was ever-presentâ&#x20AC;?, but said he was not satisfied the fire was the result of any breach by the Hazelwood Power Corporation Pty Ltd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather conditions, speed and breadth of the fires ... combined to create conditions at the mine which were extreme and exceptional,â&#x20AC;? Justice Keogh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conditions on February 9 (2014) were far more extreme than on the occasion of other recent major fires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was an extraordinary attack on the mine by the Driffield and Hernes Oak fires. Nothing could be done to prevent the fire racing toward the mine and Morwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the significant CFA resources, the Hernes Oak fire flared and broke containment lines. I am satisfied that by mid-afternoon the fires were uncontrollable and would takes week to extinguish.

During an eight-week trial last year, a jury found the HPC guilty of 10 offences relating to workplace safety over the mine fire which blanketed the Latrobe Valley in thick smoke and ash.

Jurors found it put staff and the public in danger, did not adequately assess the risk of fire, failed to have an adequate reticulated water system, failed to slash vegetation around the mine and did not act early enough to wet down areas around the mine.

Justice Keogh maintained that

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a subconscious acceptance of risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The northern batters (of the mine) required separate consideration because of the steepness, limits to the water reticulation, size and location of the batters and the impact of surrounding vegetation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reticulation on the northern batters was incomplete and not in a state of readiness to prevent or combat fire ... and no effort was made to control the vegetation on the northern batters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;HPC was aware of the extreme conditions forecast ... there should have been some rotation or wetting

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We certainly werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vindicatedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

By MICHELLE SLATER and KATE WITHERS

LOCAL community groups and members have spoken out in the wake of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mine fire sentencing.

Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund, who tendered a Victim Impact Statement which was read to the court at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial, â&#x20AC;&#x153;described Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentence was â&#x20AC;&#x153;not comparableâ&#x20AC;? to the crimes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a 45-day mine fire that spewed toxic smoke and ash over our community, that has had immediate and long-term impacts on our health, economy and environment and they were still fined minimal amount despite being fined of 22 charges,â&#x20AC;? Ms Lund told The Express. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the penalty comes close to matching the severity of the charges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was extremely disappointing and we certainly werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vindicated. The sentencing didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in any way acknowledge the impacts on community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me it just reinforced that Morwell and the Latrobe Valley is a sacrificed zone for these industries.â&#x20AC;?

Voices of the Valley president Wendy Farmer described the nearly $2 million in fines as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;slap on the wristâ&#x20AC;? for the operators of the Hazelwood mine.

Ms Farmer said she was feeling â&#x20AC;&#x153;emotionalâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;stunnedâ&#x20AC;? when the penalties were handed down, after a â&#x20AC;&#x153;long six-and-a-half yearsâ&#x20AC;? since the 2014 mine fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was hoping for close to maximum penalties of many millions of dollars, not just under $2 million. I

was shocked it was so low - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a deterrent for any other company,â&#x20AC;?

Ms Farmer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we still have to remember Hazelwood was found guilty. This was about getting justice for the community, we saw the company damage this community, we saw friends and family get sick, we got angry.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Farmer said she did not believe the Supreme Court sentencing was the end of the journey, and understood some people had been speaking to their lawyers to instigate civil actions.

She said she would also like the company to come out with a formal public apology to the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have never said sorry, make this public as the community has never heard the word,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Ms Farmer said a $380,000 fine handed down from action filed by the Environment Protection Authority highlighted the need for higher penalties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;$380,000 is nothing if you take into account the impacts on the community, the health impacts and injuries,â&#x20AC;? Ms Farmer said.

Voices of the Valley formed in the wake of the community impact of the Hazelwood mine fire and had been instrumental in helping to push for a trial over the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this become the next asbestos, it was tiring, we were crying out for help, we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be ignored,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Morwell business owner and local resident Michelle Gatt - who was subpoenaed to give evidence at the mine fire trial - said she hoped this would bring closure to the community.

Ms Gatt said she was struggling

to breathe during the mine fire and was left with a lung disease.

However, she said she did not believe Hazelwood was responsible for the fire which was lit by arsonists and she described the trial as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see what any amount of money would do. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish there were bigger fines. No one couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve predicted what happened that day,â&#x20AC;?

Ms Gatt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hazelwood didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause the fire, they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be responsible for it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m now waiting for the vultures to come out now and claim money in civil cases. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not interested in civil proceedings.â&#x20AC;?

Stunned: Voices of the Valley president Wendy Farmer.

Online comments Susan Broadbent: I know a lot of people and a group wanted them fined heaps but in the same breath they also want them to rehabilitate the mine and turn it into all sorts of wonderful things, but if you take millions off them they will just walk away and do nothing. Is that right? No of course not, but do you want to be left with a hole and nothing being done to it?

Glenn Thatch: Hazelwood was owned by the French and let the fire system fall into disrepair, so they paid in the in the end for management incompetence.

Jo Mathews: So does that become available so I can clean the muck off my laser light back patio roof? Water doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flow to gutters since then. Significant impact happened. Sigh!

Barry Dickson: Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all move on. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no good dwelling about the past, look to the future.

Haylee Thompson: I read that as â&#x20AC;&#x153;not your fault, but you still have to payâ&#x20AC;?. Am I understanding that right?

Wayne Eager: Pocket money for major disaster to locals and will last the effect for another ten years.

Mark Drayton: Fine should be in the millions and that money given to the people living near the mine at the time Rosemary Twyerould: The fire wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t their fault, but their ability to cope with it once it hit the mine was, and they were not prepared nor did they have the correct fire protection in place. So that is what they are being fined for.

Dan Musil: They have been found guilty on 22 charges.

That theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been given such a small fine seems crazy.

Catherine Webb: They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at fault for the response to the fire once it got in the mine but they were at fault for not having done adequate risk assessment and had the right mechanisms in place, which could have substantially reduced the time the fire was active in the mine and the extent of it.

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ENVIRONMENT Victoria is calling for harsher penalties and stronger environmental regulations in light of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s court fines dished out to Hazelwood over the 2014 mine fire.

The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaigns manager Nick Aberle said the fines were a â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop in the oceanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;dismally smallâ&#x20AC;? compared to the actual costs borne by the community for the mine fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentencing brings some form of closure to the community who have fought for years to have the health and environmental impacts of the mine fire acknowledged and recognised,â&#x20AC;? Dr Aberle said.

Dr Aberle said stronger environmental protection regulations that were due to come into effect in July had been delayed due to the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These new regulations would have allowed a much more significant penalty, which would send a stronger signal to other would-be polluters,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we wait for these new regulations, the Environment Protection Authority still allows Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coal mines and power stations to pump dangerous levels of toxic air pollution into the Latrobe Valley on a daily basis.â&#x20AC;?

He also called for the EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;long overdueâ&#x20AC;? power station licence reviews to minimise the ongoing risks that mining and burning coal continues to have on people living in the Latrobe Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This review must finally see the light of day,â&#x20AC;?

Dr Aberle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the disaster of 2014, coal companies in the Latrobe Valley are continuing to maximise their profits while the public bears the full cost of the negative impacts.â&#x20AC;?

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WorkSafe chief executive officer Colin Radford. but also the general public.”

Meanwhile, Environment Protection Authority Victoria said the fine “sends a clear message to industry that pollution of our environment will not be tolerated”.

EPA chief executive Cathy Wilkinson said the authority was pleased with the guilty verdict and that the polluters were held to account through the sentencing.

However, she also acknowledged there may have been members of the Latrobe Valley

community who were “disappointed by this outcome”, in response to calls for harsher penalties.

“I want to acknowledge the significant impact of the fire and thank them for their support of EPA’s case and for appearing before the Supreme Court,” Dr Wilkinson said.

“This was grand-scale pollution that affected the environment and every member of the community.

“EPA will continue to pursue maximum penalties when holding polluters to account.”

Hazelwood was found guilty of Victorian WorkSafe and EPA charges following an eightweek jury trial in the Supreme Court last November.

The jury found the company failed to provide employees a safe working environment after the fire exposed mine workers, emergency services personnel and nearby residents to dangerous carbon monoxide and other fine particles.

It also found Hazelwood guilty of several counts of polluting the atmosphere.

The Supreme Court noted that the fire resulted in health, financial and psychological impacts on the local community and that a large number of people were exposed to the pollution that occurred as a result of the fire.

CFA forging ahead with legal bid for fire costs

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE Country Fire Authority is still forging ahead with a legal proceeding against Hazelwood Power Corporation to recover fees for costs involved in responding the 2014 mine fire.

A CFA spokeswoman confirmed the fire service had issued proceedings against Hazelwood and the four members of the Hazelwood Power Partnership in the Supreme Court.

“As the matter is before the

courts, it is inappropriate to comment further” the CFA spokeswoman said.

The Express had previously reported in 2015 that the CFA had sent an invoice for $18 million in March that year to the Hazelwood mine operator which was then GDF Suez.

However, the company had rejected payment arguing the cost was covered by its fire-services levy contribution.

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WorkSafe chief executive officer Colin Radford said he hoped the “substantial penalty” would help provide some closure for the community as it continued to recover from the disaster.

Mr Radford acknowledged that while Hazelwood wasn’t responsible for starting the fire, it should have been much better prepared for the risk, considering previous fires at the mine and the extreme weather forecast that weekend.

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The sanitiser was manufactured by Carlton United Breweries and donated to the Pharmacy Guild for them to share with organisations who are remaining operational during COVID-19 self-isolation”.

Goodstart Early Learning’s Morwell Centre manager Lizzie Snell said the donation was warmly welcomed by the centre.

“Appropriate hand sanitiser has become harder to find during the COVID-19 crisis and has become very expensive, but is essential to maintain proper levels of cleanliness during this time,” she said.

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LATROBE City Council has developed an online business register to bring together local businesses and the community, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Dan Clancey urged business business owners to sign up now.

“The directory is tailor made to connect consumers directly to businesses,” he said.

“This is not just a commercial listing of the basics, this is a detailed registry by product and/or service, delivery method and contact details.

“There are currently more than 20 categories to help consumers access the business they need.”

The register has already attracted more than 150 hundred entries, from accommodation to health and wellness, from home improvement to giftware.

“The register might have developed as a way of boosting business confidence and community awareness during the restrictions, but it will offer continued support postCOVID,” Cr Clancey said.

“The register asks businesses how they have adapted their trading model during this time, how consumers can access those goods and services and whether there

are different opening hours we should be aware of. It’s a simple online form, nothing too complex.

“Council’s business development team were speaking to local business owners and the concept of the business directory was born.

“We know there are also many local residents who want to support those very same businesses in any way they can. But we also understand that this register isn’t just about the current time, which presents many challenges, but is also about strengthening the future of our local economy.

“Council has offered a support package that includes refunding a number of permit or registration fees, reducing rent in Councilowned buildings, assistance with accessing grants and establishing a business help desk. There is also a free webinar series ‘Let’s Talk Business’ featuring some of the region’s specialist business minds helping local business navigate through COVID-19.”

Contact Council’s Business Development team for more information on the Business Register, Let’s Talk Business and the support package on 1300 367 700 or email busdev@latrobe.vic.gov.au.

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Victorian Country Market is launched

AN online market offered direct to homes across Victoria has been launched.

The Victorian Country Market is a new e-commerce platform that hosts a range of small businesses and producers through virtual stalls.

The market was launched at last Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recharge 2020 Festival, a one-day live streaming event hosted

by Myf Warhurst and Henry Wagons.

The site aims to complement the many food networks and farmers markets already operating in Victoria.

More than 150 regional businesses and producers from across Victoria are on board, with the market to continue its online presence beyond the festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Recharge Festival and Victorian Country Market is a true celebration of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regions and showcases the best of what they have to offer whilst supporting many communities doing it tough from the impacts of coronavirus and bushfires,â&#x20AC;?

Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know many are missing their local markets and the interaction with farmers and the community - this online event will hopefully go some way to bring back that feeling of connection whilst supporting our world-class producers and makers.â&#x20AC;?

The concept has been designed to support those regional communities doing it tough, those impacted by bushfires and people facing the challenges of coronavirus.

Visit www.viccm.rechargevic.com. au to access the Victorian Country Market.

Almost there: Friends of the Mirboo North Pool are running a buy a tile drive to fundraise for the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redevelopment.

Make a splash, buy a tile

THE Friends of the Mirboo North Pool are running a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buy a Tileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive, as part of the final phase of the fundraising campaign for the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete redevelopment begins.

The old pool is already in the process of being demolished, with the new one due to reopen in time for the next summer season at the end of this year.

This new pool will have a splash play area for little ones, full disability access, and a range of improved facilities while at the same time as remaining in the beautiful location it currently sits in.

Friends of Mirboo North Swimming Pool spokesperson Fred Couper said the campaign is almost at the end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that the Mirboo North Pool holds special memories for so many people from all over Gippsland. So we are hoping that even in these unusual times there will be some who are still interested in having those memories are permanently recognised as the same time as ensuring that the pool is available for generations to come,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Couper said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mirboo North and District Foundation have set up a challenge fund so every tile that is purchased will be matched dollar for dollar by the Foundation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really are very close to bringing this whole campaign to an end, we just need Gippsland to get behind us for this one last push.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;?

There are a range of packages available, from $25 to $250. The tiles are different sizes depending on the level of contribution, and each tile will have

the name(s) of the donor recorded on it.

They are to be placed on an honour board, on the wall of the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undercover area, facing over the treed and grassed landscape that are central to the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique identity.

To date over $900,000 has been raised by the community as their contribution towards the $5.5m redevelopment.

Further details about the campaign and how to make a contribution can be found on the Mirboo North Swimming Pool Facebook page, or by contacting Jodie on 0438 122 759.

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YINNAR and District Historical Society and Museum will upgrade its storage facilities thanks to a $46,000 grant from the federal government.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the grant would be used to build a new storage shed behind the original museum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Yinnar and District Historical Society have preserved so much local history,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This additional storage shed will allow the society to continue to collect and store items and machinery and rotate what it has displayed in an accessible location.â&#x20AC;?

The funding is part of a federal

government initiative to support drought affected regions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gippsland has faced many challenges with the drought, bushfires and ongoing effects of coronavirus,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This funding will help to stimulate the local economy, support local jobs and improve community facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will continue to work with Latrobe City Council and the community to improve local community infrastructure.â&#x20AC;?

Yinnar and District Historical Society president Phillip Williams said the group had been showcasing items in the museum since 1991. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The museum was originally a railway goods shed and we have worked to

ensure it has remained as true to its original form as possible,â&#x20AC;? Mr Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new storage shed will give us more space to store the items and continue to add to our collection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yinnar has a rich history and the museum allows us to share that with the community and visitors.â&#x20AC;?

The Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drought Communities Program funding has been available to Latrobe City, Wellington Shire and East Gippsland Shire to undertake local infrastructure projects and other drought-relief activities.

The program provides short-term support to affected areas by boosting local employment and procurement.

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Beloved: Patrick Simon (middle) thanks then Latrobe City Mayor Dale Harriman during the joint concert of the Amiens Brass Orchestra and City of Traralgon Band at the Covered Market in Villers Bretonneux in 2015. photograph supplied

Band saddened at the loss of a French friend during an official visit to the council chambers in VillersBretonneux with an exchange of gifts. He was a true friend of Australia,” Cr Harriman said.

Following a Mayoral Civic Reception in Villers-Bretonneux, the Traralgon band held a joint concert with the Amiens Brass Band.

The concert was overwhelmingly supported by French locals with Dr Simon and fellow councillors in the front row.

The band’s historical Tour of Remembrance included daily performances at many memorial sites throughout Northern France.

Our Community is absolutely blessed to have an army of volunteers who make our region such a great place to live.

It concluded with the band leading a parade of French Military and school children down the Champs de Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

“Leading the parade was one of my proudest moments as mayor,” Cr Harriman said.

City of Traralgon Band president Deborah Wilson said Dr Simon was a great friend of the band.

“Dr Patrick Simon ensured the Band’s Tour of Remembrance was a cultural and musical success,” Ms Wilson said.

“He will be remembered by his many friends throughout Australia and the world.”

Please know your volunteerism makes a positive difference in our community and we thank you for what you do!!

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CITY of Traralgon Band members were saddened to receive the news Dr Patrick Simon, Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux, France passed away last week after contracting COVID-19.

Before falling ill seven weeks ago,Dr Simon had raised $37,000 through the Villers-Bretonneux School to support the Victorian Bushfire appeal.

The news was also particularly sad for Latrobe City councillor Dale Harriman.

Cr Harriman accompanied the band in his official role as Mayor during the Band’s Tour of Remembrance in June 2015.

“Patrick was most welcoming

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Member for Morwell

Package aims to keep lights on

NEWLY-ANNOUNCED support will help keep the lights on this winter for those doing it tough.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the $3.7 million package last week, which includes new financial counsellors and online training for more than 1100 frontline community workers so Victorians experiencing hardship can get immediate support to manage electricity and gas bills.

With many people suddenly experiencing financial hardship due to coronavirus, and all Victorians spending more time at home, bills are expected to become increasingly more difficult to pay for many households.

As a part of this package, financial counsellors will be

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The state government will also launch a new energy brokerage program to give one-on-one support to around 3000 households at risk of financial hardship to help them get the best value energy deal.

The package will also ensure Victorians know their rights under the Payment Difficulty Framework.

As a part of the state government’s reforms, energy companies must assist any household that engages with them - this includes a payment plan or extending bill due dates while customers work towards paying for their usage.

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recruited and trained to help people one-on-one to manage energy bills as well as broader household financial difficulties.

“When a bill arrives in the mail, we want Victorians doing it tough to know that there is support available,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“This package will help people find support and know their rights. Under our nation-leading reforms, if you engage with your energy company they cannot disconnect you or pursue you for debt - they must help you.”

“We have created the strongest hardship protections in the country to make sure Victorian households are guaranteed the support and compassion they deserve. These protections have never been more important.”

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Kidsafe Victoria urges parents to undertake poisons audit

KIDSAFE Victoria is urging parents and carers to conduct an audit and put in place strategies to restrict children’s access to potentially poisonous products stored under their kitchen, laundry and bathroom sinks.

The call comes as statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit show that in 2018/19, 1174 Victorian children aged 0-14 years were treated in hospital due to poisoning (334 hospital admissions and 827 ED presentations) - approximately 22 per week.

Thousands more Victorian children are exposed to poisonous substances each year.

In 2018 alone, the Victorian Poisons Information Centre received 18,427 calls approximately 50 per day - relating to the exposure of a poisonous substance involving children aged 0-14 years.

The large majority of these calls (86 per cent) were for incidents involving children aged 0-4 years.

Kidsafe Victoria general manager Jason Chambers said that toddlers were at increased risk of poisoning due to their natural curiosity and lack of awareness of danger.

“Toddlers explore their world by putting things in their mouths, however they don’t yet understand the difference between what is safe and dangerous.They are often attracted to the bright colours, fruity scents and similarities between the look of some poisonous products and lollies, which increases their risk of poisoning,” Mr Chambers said.

Common substances involved in childhood poisoning include over the counter medicines such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, prescription medications including those for blood pressure and diabetes, and household cleaners such as detergents, hand sanitisers, bleach and toilet cleaners.

Support: Federation University Australia has welcomed the $350 million Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund.

University welcomes fund

FEDERATION University Australia has welcomed the $350 million Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund announced earlier this week, to help the state’s university sector recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Education is a priority industry for Victoria and international education is one of the state’s largest exports.

This fund recognises the university sector’s crucial contribution to the prosperity and economic health of Victoria.

Federation University, the state’s largest regional university with campuses in Gippsland, Ballarat, Berwick and the Wimmera, will share in the $350 million fund to support

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capital works, research and research partnerships, and will further benefit from a $110 million deferral of payroll tax, which provides immediate funding relief.

Universities will be able to use the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund towards projects that link back to state government priorities, in areas that make an impact - technology, advanced manufacturing, clinical trials, capital infrastructure advances, commercial operations and innovation precincts, are among identified priority areas.

“Together, vice-chancellors from across the state have strongly advocated for a funding partnership that will help us overcome the current

challenges threatening the position of Victoria as an education powerhouse,” Federation University vice-chancellor and professor Helen Bartlett said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Federation University to partner with the Victorian Government on significant capital works and research projects that will deliver lasting benefits for our regional communities.”

“We have a number of major construction projects that were being reassessed in light of COVID-19, so this is timely assistance to secure future investments in regional education.”

Federation University has a significant capital works program planned over the coming years.

The university will look closely at which projects align with this funding, to help them continue their major capital works investment, to deliver jobs in the regions and provide better facilities for their students.

The announcement follows the recent establishment of the state government’s $45 million hardship fund for international students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, Federation University is supporting students through a range of support services, financial assistance packages and food relief measures, as well as Student Hardship Scholarships.

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RUSSELL NORTHE Thankfully we are starting to see the easing of some restrictions that have been in place to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The patience and resolve of individuals, families, employees, employers, organisations and communities has really been tested in recent weeks; and there is still a long road ahead of us. As a community I think we should all be extremely proud of how we have generally handled this unique crisis.

From the impacts upon businesses, employment, family, educational and recreational activities it has been incredibly difficult to effectively change our way of life. But from my perspective we have done extremely well thus far!!

It has been pleasing to see a number of COVID-19 testing facilities open up within the Latrobe Valley and ensure those who require testing have access. Many parts of Regional Victoria have been blessed to have very few or no active COVID-19 cases and its imperative it remains that way during the recovery phase. Again I thank all those who are providing health and other necessary services during these uncertain times.

So many people are regularly going over and beyond the call of duty to ensure the health and well-being of local residents and in the continuing provision of goods and services.

It has been an extremely tough time for those in the hospitality sector with significant restrictions imposed upon many businesses including entertainment venues, pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants. As restrictions are eased slightly it’s important to not only respect the guidelines in place, but make the effort to support our local businesses where we possibly can. It is going to be tough journey back for many of these same organisations and their employees and they will need our support ongoing. Some of our local enterprises who have been able to remain open in some capacity have found innovative ways to keep operating and provide their goods and services in a different manner which has been terrific to observe. And as always it is crucial to be informed and keep up to date with health information along with community and business supports. In this context you should find the following websites helpful:

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As I constantly say, the Latrobe Valley has experienced a number of significant challenges over previous years, and we have continually demonstrated our resilience during those difficult times. This current challenge is clearly a different proposition and it’s therefore imperative that appropriate Government supports and assistance are making a positive difference to employers, employees, individuals, families and communities. I thank all levels of Government for their efforts thus far in the most difficult of circumstances. However like private enterprise Governments need to be flexible and innovative in the current economic climate, and one area to which there could be increased support, is ensuring that locals and local businesses are supported in Government related ed projects and procurement opportunities.

In closing, once again a big thank you to all who ho are assisting in this crisis across a whole range of different industries and sectors. Your efforts have not gone one unnoticed. Our thoughts are still well and truly with those persons who are working reduced hours,, or who have lost employment altogether due to this pandemic. andemic.

These extraordinary times call for extraordinaryy care and generosity for those around us. Call up or check ck in on family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are okay. And just as importantly, make sure you look after you during ng this period of time.

Take care everyone

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Strength in numbers provides key support LOCAL small businesses are joining forces with emerging talent to come up with practical solutions to build business resilience and optimise essential services in times of crisis.

The Latrobe Valley is hosting the National Innovation Games for the first time today in which innovation teams will collaborate to address the challenge topic of business resilience.

The games are being funded by the federal government and co-sponsored by EnergyAustralia, delivered by start-up Paddl Co through the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia.

Paddl Co is a startup developing new ways to better prepare business and talent for the future of work.

Today’s games participants will use a new virtual model created

by Paddl which will enable them to join from wherever it suits them.

EnergyAustralia chief customer officer Mark Collette said small-tomedium and growing businesses are the core of the economy for communities like the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland.

“Small businesses in Australia are doing it incredibly tough right now and these games are just one element of our ongoing support,” Mr Collette said.

“We are bringing small business, COSBOA, Paddl and EnergyAustralia together to help business owners and managers adapt to COVID-19 and focus on what they do best - serving their local community.”

The other cases are being investigated.

Ten people are currently in hospital with coronavirus in Victoria, five of which are in intensive care.

There were no further cases linked to the McDonald’s Fawkner outbreak, with the total number of cases in that outbreak remaining at 12.

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton, said the increase “illustrates once again that while we have been flattening the curve, our battle against COVID-19 is far from over”.

“Restrictions around some activities have now been eased in Victoria in recognition of the current low rate of community transmission of this virus.

“While encouraging, we need to remain vigilant. We must maintain physical distancing, practice hygiene and self-isolation when ill. These are common sense actions to ensure we don’t create a second wave of this serious disease, as we have seen in other countries once they have eased their stringent regulations.

“Victorians have done a remarkable job so far sticking to the coronavirus

restrictions and staying at home has saved lives. But now is not the time for complacency.

“We are also asking Victorians to continue this amazing effort and get tested if they have symptoms, because the more tests we do, the more data we have about the prevalence of coronavirus in the community.

“People with common symptoms of coronavirus including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell are encouraged to get tested.”

Traralgon scene of a bingle

FRANKLIN Street in Traralgon was closed after a two-vehicle collision just after 1pm on Tuesday.

Latrobe Highway Patrol Constable Samuel O’Hara said there were no serious injuries.

“Both vehicles are damaged and police are investigating the circumstances around what has happened,” he said.

“We were called out at approximately 1pm on Tuesday and (Franklin Street) was closed for just under half an hour.”

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THE Latrobe Valley has no active cases of coronavirus as of yesterday afternoon.

Across the state the total number of cases is 1580 and 18 people have died from the virus.

One new case was linked with the Cedar Meats outbreak, two positive cases in healthcare workers who work at Kyabram District Health Service and one case linked to a worker on a construction site at a school in Melbourne’s south-east, who was asymptomatic when tested, the site has been closed for sanitation.

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Dear Australia calls for your personal letter AUSTRALIA Post has launched Dear Australia, an initiative encouraging Australians to share handwritten letters of hope and inspiration with the nation about their COVID-19 experience, with all letters to be sent to a national letterbox.

Australia Post Community & Consumer executive general manager Nicole Sheffield said that while 2020 had tested us in ways we could never have imagined just months ago, it had also highlighted the importance of authentic connection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing a letter is a very human way to connect with people, which is why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re inviting individuals, schools, communities, and organisations to write a letter to the nation about their own unique experiences during the pandemic,â&#x20AC;? Ms Sheffield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be a message of hope, a story of community spirit, a poem, song, artwork from your son or daughter, or part of a time capsule project for school.Whatever the reflection, this is a chance to share your story with the rest of Australia and preserve it for future generations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, the more opportunities we have to connect and feel what it means to be human, the better.â&#x20AC;?

Selected letters will be shared on the Dear Australia website (auspost.com.au/dearaustralia) allowing people to reflect and connect with stories throughout the campaign.

On conclusion, eligible letters will be archived for posterity at The National Archives of Australia in Canberra.

National Archives director-general David Fricker said the letters would be a unique and valuable resource for current and future generations, providing first-hand accounts of Australian life in the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The National Archives connects Australians with the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, identity and history.

We are proud to be working with Australia Post to ensure these letters will be safely kept and made accessible into the future.â&#x20AC;?

To take part, send your letters or artwork to Dear Australia, Locked Bag, Australia 9999 with a stamp on the front of the envelope.

Dear Australia letters can be placed in any red street Post Box, with individuals and families encouraged to post their letters before August 18.

For further information on the campaign, including terms and conditions and handy tips on letter writing, visit Australia Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at auspost.com.au/dearaustralia, and share with friends with #dearaustralia.

One year on: The Hello. Campaign turns one tomorrow.

Hello to a big milestone

ONE word will be on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lips when a Latrobe Valley-based social inclusion campaign chalks up a major milestone tomorrow.

The Hello. Campaign launched in May last year and has been highlighting the importance of social connections by encouraging people to say hello to one another in the interests of community kindness and preventing social isolation.

An initiative of the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone, the campaign is the result of a partnership between Lifeline Gippsland and the Latrobe Health Assemblyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social marketing team We Are Latrobe.

Dozens of free community events have taken place involving hundreds of community members, many of whom have walked away with a head-turning t-shirt to help spread the message and spark conversations across the region.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The t-shirts are certainly a conversation starter and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about,â&#x20AC;? campaign coordinator Damen Francis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that social connection is good for your mental health and well-being and when we consulted the community they told us how important it is to make time for each other, acknowledge each other and know each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That all starts with saying hello.â&#x20AC;?

Social connection has been a major talking point in recent months following the introduction of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which have highlighted its importance in preventing mental health issues.

In lieu of traditional pop-up cafe events, the Hello Internet Cafe was established to give members of the community a safe place to share a virtual cuppa and a chat each

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Ahead of Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first birthday festivities, Mr Francis said there were plenty of ways to celebrate, even if face-to-face interactions would be kept to a minimum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so grateful for the way the community has embraced this campaign and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard amazing stories about the impact a simple â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;helloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has made for some people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know what the people around you are going through so saying hello and showing them you are interested and care could make a big difference to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully those with t-shirts wear them with pride and we see lots of people use this occasion as an opportunity to connect with us and each other.â&#x20AC;?

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Those who go fishing daily, once a month or even once every two years, can make their rod count.

Researchers would also like to hear from people who do not fish with rods and lines, and use other

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Maurice Blackburn principal Dimi Ioannou is also urging pool and spa owners to use this time to ensure their barriers and fences meet safety standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victorians need to register their pool or spa with their local council before June 1 or they risk incurring a hefty fine,â&#x20AC;? Ms Ioannou said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also reminding everyone that safety barriers must be inspected every four years under the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new pool and spa safety laws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re calling on all Victorians to prioritise arranging a qualified person to check if their barriers meet safety standards once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve registered their pool or spa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could literally save a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.â&#x20AC;?

The registration and inspection requirements are part of new laws to improve pool and spa safety that came into effect in Victoria in December 2019.

According to the Victorian Building Authority, an average of four young children die in home swimming pools or spas each year in Victoria.

Many more are taken to hospital for near drownings, which can leave children with severe and lifelong injuries.

Maurice Blackburn has represented a number of families who have experienced the death or injury of a family member in pool-related incidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too many families have lived through the heartbreak of losing a child in a drowning tragedy,â&#x20AC;? Ms Ioannou said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many families have also had to endure the hidden toll of near-drownings, which can lead to devastating injuries that require a lifetime of care and treatment.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Ioannou said with the closure of swim schools during the COVID-19 lockdown, there was a concern that many young children were missing out on important water safety skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With children at home more often during the pandemic lockdown, safety around pools continues to be critically important,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage families to be vigilant about making sure there is adult supervision of children around pools at all times.â&#x20AC;?

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HookedOnRocklessons,every MondaynightatVRIHallTraralgon Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

MoveForLifedancelessons EveryThursday.

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MoeandDistrictCancerCouncil VolunteerGroup MeetingsatMoeRSL Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

MoeandDistrictCancerCouncil VolunteerGroup Australia’s BiggestMorningTeascheduled forThursday,May28.

Postponeduntilfurthernotice MoeandDistrictCancerCouncil VolunteerGroup SLuncheonscheduledforThursday,June 25.

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VictoriaPolicePipeBand&Royal AustralianNavyConcert ScheduledforSunday,November15.

Cancelled.

GippSportPrograms/Services Allcommunitysportandactiverecreation programsarecancelleduntilfurther notice.

Allgroupcapacitybuildingactivitiessuch asworkshops,trainingcoursesetcwill alsobepostponeduntilfurthernotice.

WeeklydancesatMorwellGuide Hall Thursdaynights.

Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

GrandRidgeparkrunatMirboo North Weeklyevents.

Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

LatrobeValleyAstronomicalSociety Generalmeetingsandobservingsessions.

Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

TraralgonandMorwellPedallers (TRAMPS) Allridesinthefuture,whichareusually heldeverysecondSunday.

Cancelled untilfurthernotice.

MorwellandDistrictRedCross Meetings BranchmeetingsofMorwellandDistrict RedCrossBranch.

Cancelled.

MorwellCombinedPensioners Regularmeetings.

Cancelled.

LVFieldNaturalistsgeneral meetings Cancelled.

TraralgonMarathon ScheduledforSunday,June14.

Postponed.

MorwellSundayMarket Closeduntilfurthernotice.

MorwellHistoricalSociety Closeduntilfurthernotice.

EasternZoneAssociation ChampionshipsNetball ScheduledforSunday,May31andrunby theMoeandDistrictNetballAssociation.

Cancelled.

Luke’s ArtsFestival/ViewsFromThe Edge ArtExhibition ScheduledforOctober2020.

Thefestivalispostponeduntil October2021.

GippslandGrooversClub EventscheduledforFriday,May22.

Cancelled.

TheJamTinatYallourn/ NewboroughRSL. Postponeduntilfurthernotice.

GippslandVehicleCollectionand ModelWorldMaffraMuseum Closedtothegeneralpublicuntil furthernotice.

GippslandCountryMusicClub HeldonthethirdSundayofeverymonth.

Cancelleduntilfurthernotice.

YarragonBookFair ScheduledforJuly11-12.

Postponeduntilfurthernotice.

RoyalMelbourneShowat MelbourneShowgrounds ScheduledforSeptember19-29.

Cancelled.

LatrobeValleySoccerLeague Allcompetitions.

SuspendeduntilatleastMay31.

MoeSocialDance WeeklyMondaynightdancesat NewboroughPublicHall.

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TraralgonNetballAssociationhas postponeditswinterseason indefinitely.

TraralgonFarmersMarket Upcomingmarkets.

Cancelled.

TraralgonRSL-ValleyDayClub WeeklyTuesdaymeeting.

Postponeduntilfurthernotice.

MoeRSL-GippslandGatewayDay Club WeeklyTuesdaymeetings.

Cancelled.

WalhallaGhostTours Suspendeduntilfurthernotice.

Morwell,Moe,Traralgonand Churchillbasketballcompetitions Cancelled.

WeWillRockYouatLatrobeTheatre Company ScheduledforJuly2020.

PostponedtoFebruary2021.

Footballandnetball(allof Gippsland)season SeniorleaguessuchasGippsland(men’s andwomen’s),MidGippsland,North Gippsland,juniorleaguessuchasCentral Gippsland,GippslandYouthGirlsand TraralgonDistrict,Auskickcentresand academyprograms.

PostponeduntilatleastMay31.

TheCommunityBank2020Tanjil ValleyArtShow ScheduledforMonday,June8.

Cancelled,backin2021.

Flanagan’s IrishBarevents Poker,Trivia,JokerPokerandLive Music.

Cancelled.

What is local? An open letter to the Valley OPINION RUSSELL NORTHE MLA MEMBER FOR MORWELL

Discussion point: The WorkSafe building fit-out referred to by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. our Local Government Area.

An example in recent times was the appointment of a Warragul builder to construct the $4.3 million Latrobe Youth Space Centre in Morwell.

The announcement of the successful tenderer included news that a local builder had been selected. But is it really local as many residents in Latrobe City have pointed out to me? I certainly don’t cast any aspersions upon the building firm appointed and I’m sure they are a terrific organisation; however, one has to question why a Latrobe City builder would not be building the Latrobe Youth Space centre in Morwell. Rather ironic, I would have thought.

Are we really saying that there is no commercial builder in Morwell, Moe, Churchill or Traralgon and surrounds who is unwilling or not capable of undertaking this project?

Now I confess I don’t know all the background for this project, such as was this a public tender; did any Latrobe businesses submit a tender, or were any Latrobe businesses notified to the project?

Again, I don’t criticise the successful tenderer I just raise the point that whereby this municipality, the Latrobe municipality has suffered significant hardship in recent years with major businesses closing their doors, and the fact that we are going to have to contend with enormous economic hardship given the COVID-19 pandemic, shouldn’t we be doing everything possible to support this same local community when opportunities like this arise?

There are major projects underway within Latrobe City at the moment and I commend all levels of government including the state government for their investment and commitment. Some of

those projects mean that the principal contractor appointed may not be based in Latrobe City and this is understandable for a number of reasons, including the fact that no local entity to my understanding has accreditation to perform state or federal government projects in the scope of $15 million or more. What is critically important, however, is that local sub-contractors and suppliers are given the opportunity to participate in these same works. Unfortunately, this has been the subject of some consternation from Latrobe City based builders and contractors over a period of time, including how effective local content has really been.

On these large-scale projects, the principal contractors will generally use local motels and frequent cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs which is really important and this should be valued and respected. And it’s not to say that local contractors have a right to every government project within Latrobe City.

There might be times when government projects require certain skills that are not able to be delivered locally.

There might be times where local contractors don’t wish to submit a tender. There might be times that the costs of a local contractor is greater than what is fair and reasonable, but what I would say is that locals should be afforded the opportunity at the very least to participate in government projects in their local community, and indeed strong local weighting should apply as part of the procurement and tender process.

The Victorian government has a “Local Jobs First” policy.

In name it sounds wonderful but in practical terms it doesn’t deliver on the perception that the majority of people would have in their minds as to

what is deemed local. Over a period of time I have been approached by many local contractors who have shared their frustrations in regards to the system that exists and its failure to recognise true local content. Last year, I engaged a parliamentary intern to undertake research into the efficacy of local construction participation in state-funded construction projects. The report undertaken by Tom Boucher-Hill - which is well worth reading - highlighted how the system really is failing local contractors in many respects.

Just last week, I drew attention to a project in Traralgon which involved the fit-out of a building for WorkSafe; a state government authority. It had come to light that this project, (which was said to be worth approximately $1.5 million), would proceed without any opportunity for local builders to even tender for this same work. WorkSafe had determined that it would select a builder from its preferred contractor list; which does not include any local builders, and it also determined it would not undertake a public tender process for these same works.

As I mentioned at the time, this is simply disgraceful and makes an absolute mockery of the notion of local on government projects. How many other similar projects have fallen through the cracks over the years - one has to wonder?

I just cannot fathom that in a community that has endured economic downturn, with already high unemployment, and faces significant employment and economic challenges due to COVID-19 that no local business has been afforded the opportunity to quote or tender for government work in its own backyard. People might ask why should Latrobe City be viewed differently and

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I would point out the reasons above, plus the fact that we are unique. Unlike the majority of other municipalities, the state government derives tens of millions of dollars each and every year from the resource sector in our community, including a $252 million increase in coal royalties just four years ago.

Local businesses pay rates and they pay taxes, so when government related projects occur within the community in which these same business owners and their employees work and live, then why shouldn’t they be given an opportunity to at the very least submit a quote or tender?

To summarise, I raise four points that I believe can assist to address these matters; ■ First, the description of local, local content and Latrobe Valley requires urgent review in the context of government projects. These three definitions are confusing and misleading. It is little wonder people residing in Latrobe City scratch their heads when the builder of a government project is announced as local when the perception is completely different in the local community. If the definition of local in government language is Australia and New Zealand, then this terminology is completely wrong and it needs to change.

■ Second, an adequate weighting should apply for businesses and contractors based within Latrobe City and apply to government work within our community. If a stronger weighting system is geared towards local contractors, then we should see more locals participating in local projects. In addition, local contractors should be afforded the opportunity to not only be informed of projects that are occurring in their local backyard but have the opportunity to tender

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NOW, more than ever, I believe that it is time our local businesses, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers should be given every opportunity to participate in government-led projects within Latrobe City. We have been blessed that Latrobe City has benefited from significant government investment over recent years and we look forward to that continuing.

However, for a long time I like many have become increasingly frustrated at the number of lost opportunities for local builders and contractors who have been overlooked for work, or even worse - denied the opportunity to even tender for works within their own community, in which they pay rates and taxes.

The problem in my view, lies with procurement processes that often refer to local and local content, but really, what is the definition of local?

Unfortunately, local is defined differently, depending on who you ask.

But how many people realise that the definition of “local” by state and federal government standards, is actually applicable to all of Australia and New Zealand?

To many people, Latrobe City and the towns within is referred to as local, which seems logical: it is a Local Government Area after all.

And then we have the Latrobe Valley which many would perceive as being the same area as Latrobe City. However under state government guidelines, the Latrobe Valley area is actually defined as being inclusive of the Local Government areas of Baw Baw, Latrobe City and Wellington Shires.

I’m happy to stand corrected, but I would have thought that the good residents of Sale, Yarram, Warragul or Drouin would not identify their place of residence as the Latrobe Valley. So why is this a problem? In part it has allowed governments to use the Latrobe Valley as a vehicle to announce that a local builder has been appointed to undertake a project within Latrobe City boundaries. This is despite the same builder or company being based outside of Latrobe City,

and participate. As per the WorkSafe example raised earlier - this is simply not happening.

■ Third, there needs to be transparency in relation to the use of contractors on major government funded projects within our community. This should include the public listing of contractors and suppliers, which requires an explainer outlining why locals have not been utilised if this is the case. This should be documented publicly and, in turn, I believe this will exert pressure on the principal contractor to use the services of local sub-contractors and suppliers.

■ Fourth, there are a significant number of government-related departments and agencies in our community. Now is a time where each and every single local, state and federal government department and agency based within Latrobe City should urgently review their procurement practices and ensure that the acquisition of goods and services are being done locally where possible.

Not in the current government definition of local but local as in what our community would expect local to be.

In closing, whilst I firmly believe all levels of government are doing their absolute best in difficult circumstances, it is the local procurement and local content policies that have existed under governments of all persuasions over a period of time that need urgent reviewing in my opinion. We have a fantastic business community in Latrobe City and there is no reason why it shouldn’t be supported to thrive. It’s important that we all continue to support our local business community where can. They are the ones that employ local people, they are the ones they provide local services, and they are the ones who support our local schools, sporting clubs and other organisations. Likewise, it’s about time that government procurement policies at all levels better recognised our local business community and ensure that local businesses have adequate opportunities to participate in government-led projects and in the provision of goods and services in their own backyard.

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St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library staff busy in this time of isolation

LIBRARY staff at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Grammar School are going above and beyond to support learning at the school.

While physical library spaces may be empty of students at the moment, St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library staff are doing wonderful things to help keep students engaged, connected and well-resourced during their remote learning experience.

Library staff at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are

delivering classes and connecting with students from Prep to Year 8 to read, discuss, recommend and help locate reading resources.

During lessons, students complete online learning activities based on books and reading, and are supported by library staff who are available to students via videoconferencing and on the social stream of our online portal, MyStPauls.

At the Junior School level, library

staff provide and often create videos of stories being read aloud on MyStPauls as part of lessons for students to enjoy class-shared stories.

They are also providing special online reading events for students, to further encourage their love of reading.

Library staff continue to promote and link to a range of quality public library online resources (across all

three regional services) and author/ publisher open access resources on the MyStPauls â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Readingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page and class pages.

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Parishioners keep the faith

By CHER JIMENEZ

SOCIAL restrictions due to COVID19 are affecting the way religion is being practiced in the Latrobe Valley, however faith-based groups are not allowing the new normal to stop them from following their way of life.

Members at Enjoy Church in Morwell have been watching Sunday services online since restrictions were implemented by the state government and have temporarily stopped hosting Foodbank Victoria’s monthly event.

Enjoy Church location pastor Phil Bramble said aside from online weekend services that are held in Melbourne, members were reaching out via social media.

“Most people are OK with online services but what we realised is that we can’t be a relevant church if we just relied on Sunday services to be connected. We need to be connected in everyday life,” he said.

Pastor Bramble said members experiencing technology barriers were being engaged through phone calls.

He said COVID-19 has definitely tested people’s faith and “made us think about our reliance for God and faith and the need for connection”.

“We look forward to the day when we’ll be able to meet together because faith is meant to be enjoyed and enjoyed with others,” he said.

Meanwhile, members of the local Muslim community have found themselves observing the holy month of Ramadan in a different and rather unique fashion for the first time.

Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Incorporated secretary Abdel Halabi said families had been praying from home.

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Muslims fast from food and drinks daily for the whole month of Ramadan, but come together for a meal or what is called Iftar to break the fast at sunset.

Mr Halabi, who is also a regional board member for the Islamic Council of Victoria, said the current situation has put a “bit of pressure on the Muslim community” as mosques were closed and members not able to observe the Iftar.

“Not being able to do the social side of things is a bit disappointing,” he said, however people were just

enjoying the extra time with their families at home.

Mr Halabi said GAMCI was planning to celebrate the end of Ramadan called Eid-al-Fitr through cloud-based video conferencing Zoom on the last weekend of May. Mr Halabi said while social gatherings were important for Muslims during Eid because “it’s like our Christmas”, the social side of the occasion was not as important as appreciating and reflecting on the teachings of Islam during this holy month.

We look forward to the day when we’ll be able to meet together because faith is meant to be enjoyed and enjoyed with others.

PHIL BRAMBLE

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Program has been revived across region

A PROGRAM aimed at preventing accidental overdoses has relaunched in Gippsland.

Latrobe Community Health Service has revived its Overdose Prevention Program, which is available for any Gippslander who uses illicit drugs or prescription medication and wants to reduce their risk of overdose.

Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2019 revealed the highest growth in unintentional drug-induced deaths is occurring in regional settings, away from capital cities.

In Australia in 2017, 1612 people died due to accidental, drug-induced overdose, 14 of those deaths occurred in Gippsland.

“One death - regardless of the cause - is too many,” Overdose Prevention Worker Chauni Pirrie said.

“It’s important to know all drugs can cause overdose, including medication prescribed by your doctor.

Simply talking about the real risks of overdose can save someone’s life - and that’s what our program aims to do.”

The Overdose Prevention Program seeks to reduce people’s risk of overdose by providing harm reduction education, appropriate assessments and treatment, and support navigating the alcohol, other drugs and medical services available across Gippsland.

“There is a lot of stigma associated with drug use, but you won’t find that in this program.

Our goal is to keep you safe and provide harm reduction education and strategies,” Ms Pirrie said.

“Importantly, if you feel you are not in control of your drug use, you can get help straight away by contacting us.”

There is no wait list, anyone can self-refer and there is no need to complete a comprehensive assessment before receiving treatment.

For more informaiton, phone Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696 and ask to speak with overdose prevention worker Chauni Pirrie.

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Duck hunting season has resumed

By LIZ BELL

LAST weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement hunters can now travel from their homes to go duck hunting has been a welcome call for some, but animal welfare advocates predict this duck season could be the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last.

Hunters have been waiting patiently for weeks for a decision by the state government on when, or if, they will be allowed to return to their favourite hunting spots, after social distancing restrictions handed down in March banned recreational travel.

To much fanfare around the Gippsland region, it was announced by Premier Daniel Andrews people would be allowed to travel to hunt ducks in Victoria, although no camping or overnight stays would be permitted, and that public health guidelines and physical distancing requirements must be adhered to.

While the already shortened five-week season was never cancelled, it effectively opened on May 2 and will close at sunset on Sunday, June 8.

Delayed because of COVID-19, the shortened season prompted a two-month verbal tussle between hunters and animal welfare advocates who want the pastime banned.

Duck hunters eventually won out, with the state government capitulating, duck hunting was a recreation that brought much-needed income into rural and regional economies.

Earlier this year, Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath visited the Heart Morass wetlands in Sale with Member for Gippsland South Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Field and Game representatives and called on the Premier to announce the start of the season.

She said duck hunting injected large amounts of revenue into regional economies, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which is no more evident than in Gippslandâ&#x20AC;?.

According to a report commissioned by the Department of Health, Victorian hunters (of all species) contributed $638 million each year, including in flow-on activity.

But that argument is wearing thin, according to anti-hunting campaigners, with the Coalition Against Duck Hunting claiming it is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;conâ&#x20AC;? that hunters have plied for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty silly, as hunters make up around 0.2 per cent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, so the economic benefit argument is flawed and a con job,â&#x20AC;? coalition founder Laurie Levy said.

Mr Levy said he did not believe even the state government accepted the argument any more,

On target: This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duck hunting season will continue until June 8, but the question is whether it will be the last? and would ban duck hunting after this shortened season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public opinion does not support duck hunting and has brought it to an end, it is no longer acceptable and belongs in the 1950s,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The economic benefits argument is also contested by prominent animal welfare advocate and Animal Justice Party member Andy Meddick, who told parliament last August that towns where duck hunting takes place would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;paved with goldâ&#x20AC;? if the economic argument was true.

He said an economic analysis by the Australia Institute in 2012 showed that claims duck shooting contributed significantly to the economy in Victoria were false. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In monetary terms, revenue from non-hunting tourism is far more important and is negatively impacted by hunting,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature-based tourism can bring real economic benefits to rural Victoria.â&#x20AC;?

Both sides of the duck hunting debate agree that the information used by the Game Management Authority to justify its decisions on duck hunting has been questionable for several years.

Mr Howard, a tireless volunteer at Heart Morass wetlands and a Sale Field and Game representative, said the shortened season was â&#x20AC;&#x153;disappointingâ&#x20AC;?, and that the GMA had partly based its decisions on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duck season on â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrongâ&#x20AC;? forecasts by the Bureau of Meteorology that predicted no rain until the end of April.

Mr Meddick has also criticised the GMA, telling parliament the criteria the authority uses for assessing whether a duck shooting season should proceed does not consider the global climate emergency or species loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In May, the UN handed down a comprehensive global report noting that over a million species around the world are at risk of extinction, overwhelmingly due to human activity,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Mr Meddick said throughout Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history surveys showed that Victorians did not support duck hunting.

In 2007, a Roy Morgan poll of randomly selected city and country Victorians showed 75 per cent wanted a permanent ban on recreational duck shooting.

A survey conducted in 2019 gave similar results.

But the debate is set to continue, with the state government recently indicating there will be no end to duck hunting for at least 12 months, after extending game licences until the end of December 2021 because of the effect COVID-19 restrictions has had on the season.

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Not all doom and gloom for pondage

DISAPPOINTING that communications between ENGIE and Latrobe City have broken down once again over this highly contentious issue to have Hazelwood Pondage remain open to the community.

But this is not all doom and gloom.

I believe ENGIE are waiting for something new and innovative to promote and explore all the parameters and options available to maximise the economical and social benefits that this huge permanent water source has to offer, apart from interest from a large recreational water fun park and training facility, paired with return to warm water, yachting, power boating and barramundi.

We can achieve this, more than satisfying the wishes of ENGIE’s requests and concerns for our health and wellbeing.

Donald Duthie, Morwell

Member angered by donation

AS a long-time member, I’m angered at the announcement of Latrobe Health Services CEO Ian Whitehead of a $1 million donation from a “non-for-profit” health service to Gippsland Agencies.

I must have not read between the lines when signing up for private health insurance to cover my family, that my money could go elsewhere.

Working people pay taxes, it’s up to the government to distribute where’s monies needed!

Jim Keilty, Moe

How about generosity begin at home?

VERY generous of Latrobe Health Services to donate a million dollars of members’ premiums to charity.

Here’s an idea - how about reducing the exorbitant annual increases and/or increase the refunds on medical costs?

Murray Carrotte, Hazelwood North

Submarine deal should be sunk

WATCHING Andrew Bolt on May 14, I was was shocked to hear that submarines we ordered at $30 billion, the cost has blown out to $90 billion.

Great news for real estate industry

Hot topic: The future of Hazelwood Pondage remains a talking point. file photograph Not only that, we won’t take delivery for get this, more than 30 years when technology has advanced dramatically and we’ll get vintage outdated vessels.

What a serious problem.

My concern is our capability as a nation to protect its citizens. This order should be cancelled ASAP, what a waste of taxpayers’ money.

We have to stop selling out to foreign countries.

Carol Hogan, Moe

COVID calculation

CORONAVIRUS pandemic inclusive make up a total of 19 letters.

How ironic.

Jim Muscat, Yallourn North

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

I WOULD hate to be a political leader in Australia during the current coronavirus pandemic.

The measures/restrictions which have been placed on the general public to combat the spread of COVID-19 are wearing thin, despite the good intentions of the federal and state/territory governments.

If they ease the restrictions and a second wave of the pandemic breaks out, they will be condemned and, in all likelihood, suffer significant voter backlash.

If they don’t, they will be accused of unreasonably infringing on the civil liberties of the population or electorate which is also likely to have (adverse) electoral consequences.

They simply can’t win during this appalling health emergency.

Whatever their decision and whatever political party they represent, I wish them well as the protection of the public interest transcends narrow party politics.

Michael J Gamble, Belmont

Red Cross is there to connect with

WE acknowledge the incredible efforts of your readers who are staying at home and helping to save lives during the COVID19 pandemic.

As we all do our bit to prevent the spread of the virus, it can be easy to lose the connections that can give us meaning and make us feel part of a community.

We know the one thing many of us are missing right now is human contact.

For those who are living alone or who are in isolation this becomes more acute.

Red Cross is now offering a free national telephone service to fill some of that void and help people maintain or improve their level of social connection.

COVID CONNECT allows regular access to a friendly voice, a listening ear and tips to improve social connection.

Red Cross volunteers are making these social phone calls to people wherever they are during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping reduce the stress of isolation.

If you or someone you know would like to start receiving these calls please register at https://connect.redcross.org. au/covid-connect/ or by ringing 1800 733 276.

We’re looking forward to chatting with you!

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REAL Estate Institute of Victoria has welcomed the state government’s decision to allow on-site property auctions and open for inspections to return to in Victoria with restrictions.

The state government recently announced their plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, which included the welcome news that property auctions and open for inspections can return.

Both on-site property auctions and open for inspections will be restricted to 10 people in addition to staff required to facilitate the auction or inspection, the contact details of attendees will also be recorded.

The real estate sector is prepared to take the measures necessary to assist with a safe return to business.

The real estate sector has adapted extremely well during this pandemic, while restrictions are being lifted, the threat of coronavirus remains and it is imperative that we continue to run auctions safely and responsibly.

The REIV encourages all members to download the COVIDSafe App and implement strong safety protocols as we begin our return to work routines.

In addition, the REIV recommends that all individuals attending an open or auction should also download the App, provide contact details to the agent and follow social distancing measures as required.

Online auctions have worked well over the last few weeks and we encourage members to use this as an additional channel for wider engagement.

Having public auctions will inspire increased confidence in our economy, auctioneers across the state are looking forward to getting back to what they do best.

We are very excited about auctions coming back, the real estate sector is prepared to do the right thing to ensure auctions and open for inspections are run safely.

As always, if a buyer or a seller is looking for objective information on the market or an agency- they should visit reiv.com.au.

Gil King, REIV chief executive officer

Online comments ‘LICENCE HOPEFULS STALLED’ Emmaly White Gridley: There is going to be such a backlog. I had my son booked in to get his Ps in the last week in April but it’s cancelled. Lucky he got his hazard test done early March. My daughter was booked for hazard test in June which has been cancelled and no way of pre-booking for her Ps when she turns 18 in July. Testing may be back running

by July but there will be such a backlog. And they don’t come under exceptional circumstances even though we live 15km out of town.

Kai Maxfield: Because how do you safely run a driving test under social distancing? Typically people have their driving instructor (front seat) and the assessor (back seat) and all are from different households. Sounds like a high-risk activity to me.

Trent Williams: Well that just means they’ve got more time to practice to become safer drivers.

‘SPECIAL DELIVERY: MOE POSTIES BRING JOY TO THE MAIL’ Sharon Walker: Does our delivery all the time, gave us a laugh which I think a lot of people need at the moment. Great work.

Shylagh Robinson: My kids thoroughly enjoyed Luigi delivering our parcel! Great work.

Rowena Silvester: Fantastic to see. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Brisbane.

Linda Oswin: I saw Luigi step out of his van across the road last week. Well done Kevin, great idea.

‘CHIMNEY TIMELINE TOUTED’ Pete Ransom: Used to be Victoria’s best aviation visual aid.You could see them the minute you departed Melbourne.

As John Willis at LVAC once told me, if you can’t find your way back to Latrobe Valley, you just shouldn’t be flying!

Martin Taylor: I worked up the top of those chimneys.

It’ll be a spectacular thing to watch. Hopefully they’ll set up viewing areas to watch this.

Shaun Lennard: I thought the best way to manage asbestos in an environment where people aren’t around it was to leave it untouched.

‘RETURN TO TENDER’ Ant Costin: It’s only an office fit-out, it’s not a major infrastructure project and whichever company that is successful in tendering has to use local contractors anywho.

Mark Brownley: Just another local project that could have been given to a local business and local trades to complete.

We have Melbourne companies completing major works here at the moment. I even asked if I could get work with a Melbourne company at the new hub building in Morwell. But again I was brushed aside.

Val Lindsay: Someone’s palms being greased again. Bet it is already a done deal.

‘A CUT ABOVE’ Joy Wallace: Congratulations! I used to bring my dear dad to you for his hair cut! Well done!

Paul Collison: Congratulations Dave, what an accomplishment. It’s all ways a pleasure to come and have a chat.

Leigh Adrian: Congratulations Dave on 50 years in business. Traralgon are lucky to have you both.

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

Respite care is also available T&C’s Aged Care approval is required Contact Traralgon Aged Care Admissions Coordinator on 0438 984 299 to discuss or visit www.maccg.com.au The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 21 May, 2020 — Page 23

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A great lady who left an even greater legacy OBITUARY Mardi Symons

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ARDI Symons will be remembered as a long-serving contributor to many organisations in the Traralgon district.

Some will remember her from her farming days, others will recall her teaching roles or perhaps her dedication to horticulture, Landcare, CWA, hall committees, sporting clubs or other organisations.

In each of these she was always dedicated to the cause and a very willing contributor.

Mardi Symons was born Margaret Dorothy Chisholm at Brighton, Melbourne, on December 19, 1930.

She was the eldest of four children born to Edgar and Dorothy Chisholm and had three younger brothers, Donald, Ian and Malcolm.

When she was very young the family moved to Ringwood and she attended Ringwood East State School.

She recalled that their property had over 100 lemon trees.

Perhaps this was the beginning of her love for the outdoors and most particularly horticulture.

During World War II, her father Edgar Chisholm was sent to Yallourn in the Latrobe Valley as he was an administrator in the State Electricity Commission so the family relocated.

After completing her secondary schooling Mardi attended Ballarat Teachers College to gain her teaching qualifications.

Her first teaching post was at Yallourn State School and it was at Yallourn Cricket Club where she met Ray Symons.

Ray was brought up on a dairy farm at Marong near Bendigo, joined the railways as a porter and was later posted to Yallourn.

Mardi and Ray were married and soon after purchased a small farm at Callignee.

This was a tremendous challenge.

The Strzelecki Ranges deserved its reputation as the Heartbreak Hills.

Steep terrain, variable soil quality and uncontrolled rabbits, ragwort and blackberries were the ruination of many people who tried to tame the hills.

Mardi and Ray started with a small herd of 25 dairy cows and were struggling to make a go of it.

They persevered and drew heavily on support from neighbouring farming families to help them through the tough times.

As time went by they enlisted the help of the Department of Agriculture to try different things.

They experimented with many different breeds of cattle.

They adopted herd testing and artificial insemination programs when these were virtually unknown.

They planted farm woodlots.

They trialled a range of soil conservation techniques that proved very successful.

Ray bought the farm ‘Inverness’, at Callignee, in the early 1950’s.

Mardi was the foundation secretary of the Callignee branch of the CWA when it was set up in 1953.

She held this position for the next 50 years!

She served as secretary of the Callignee Hall committee and became a life member.

After Mardi and Ray moved to their Traralgon South property “Glengordon’ in 1980 she threw herself into local organisations there too.

She has been an office bearer of the Traralgon South Church Committee and the Hall Committee for countless years.

She was awarded life membership of both the Traralgon South Tennis Club and CATS Badminton Club, still playing both sports when aged in her 70s.

As a school teacher Mardi had a lot to do with nurturing the young people of the district.

She taught at Yallourn, Callignee, Liddiard Road in Traralgon and Morwell East Primary schools. But it did not stop there at school.

She was a commissioner in the Girl Guide Association for five years.

She ran the junior tennis competition at Traralgon South Tennis Club every Saturday morning for many years.

She enabled senior students from Lavalla College doing their VCAL program to come to the farm and develop practical skills in fencing and tree planting projects.

They loved it - she even let the students drive the old Land Rover around the paddocks.

Gardening was her favourite pastime.

She was a long- time member of the Traralgon Horticultural Society. She was secretary for 33 years.

She became a qualified flower judge and travelled to shows all over Gippsland in her judging role.

She became a life member and was in 2014 was awarded the John Pascoe Fawkner Gold Medal by the RHSV. Giant impact: Mardi Symons has been remembered as a Mardi was also heavily involved in the Traralgon Agricultural long-serving contributor in the Traralgon district whether that be Show Society. through farming, horticulture, Landcare, CWA, hall committee, Her main role was helping to set up the pavilion for displays sporting clubs or as a teacher. Mardi was Traralgon Shire’s and competitions.

Bicentennial Citizen of the Year in 1988 and Latrobe City’s With a small band of willing workers they worked for months Senior Citizen of the Year in 2008 photograph supplied every year to ensure the Traralgon Show would proceed in November.

This culminated in them winning the Hanslow Cup for Eastern Victoria in 1966, the prize awarded by the Soil Her contribution to all these has been recognised.

Conservation Authority.

In 1988, she was awarded the Traralgon Shire Bicentennial Mardi was not just a farmers wife.

Citizen of the Year Award and in 2008, the Latrobe City Senior She was a full partner in the farming business.

Citizen of the Year Award.

She didn’t mind getting her hands dirty.

Both of these were for services to the community.

She milked the cows, chopped the wood, pulled ragwort, In her final years Mardi was unable to continue contributing carted hay and did a lot of the animal husbandry. to some of those organisations for health reasons.

This was in addition to doing the bulk of the domestic duties She enjoyed spending more time with her family and was and raising the three boys Gordon, Andrew and Greg. particularly interested in seeing how her seven grandchildren By the 1970’s they were milking over 170 cows, a huge effort and four great grandchildren were faring in life. on unirrigated hill country.

However, she was able to reflect on the great times she Mardi was passionate about her local community. shared with so many community members in wide ranging The Callignee, Traralgon South and Traralgon districts were district organisations. all beneficiaries of this.

She will be sadly missed.

This community involvement started from the time she and ANDREW SYMONS

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Marj’s dedication remembered E bid one last fond W farewell to long term volunteer Marj Brogan

(pictured), who passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on February 13 at Dalkeith Gardens Aged Care, Traralgon.

In 1974, when the original volunteers formed what is now Moe & District Meals on Wheels Inc., the task that lay ahead proved bigger than they could ever have imagined.

So they appealed to local service organisations and churches for help in the form of more volunteers.

Marj was one of those kind

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OBITUARY | Marj Brogan souls who answered the call. There wasn’t a job that Marj didn’t do for Meals on Wheels.

From dishing up meals and delivering them, to serving tirelessly on the committee for many years, both as president and secretary separately.

No task was too small, nor job too big for Marj. When she stepped down as an office bearer, Marj stayed on the committee in an advisory capacity.

Now, Marj was a straight shooter, and I had the privilege of sitting on the committee with her for around ten years and I know that she wouldn’t mind me saying that she had a sharp mind and was not afraid to express her opinion on anything.

Some people aren’t comfortable with direct people, but in this politically correct world we find ourselves living in, I find it refreshing.

Moe & District Meals on Wheels

Inc. is still running 46 years later because of the commitment and dedication of Marj Brogan and people like her, who saw a need in the community, rolled up their sleeves, and got on with the job.

I will miss her sharp mind, her quick wit, her passion for gardening, craft, art in general and amateur theatre in particular, her love of swimming, and her poems.

Vale Marj Brogan.

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

Rubbish removal ● Gutter cleans ● Tree pruning removal. All things handyman. 0468 917 775. ●

JS PAINTING

Specialising in commercial, residential work, over 30 years experience. For prompt and reliable service to all the Gippsland region phone Joe 0421 374 463.

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LAWNS/GARDENS

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All forms of carpentry/join ery work. Custom kitchens/ Gippsland Guitar School, bathrooms, decking etc. all ages, 8-80, beginners Free quote. 0408 225 490. to advanced, banjo and ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

This offer is for NON BUSINESS INESS customers

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

Phone 0409 236 210.

GUITAR LESSONS

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Mowing, pruning, weed Phone spray, gutters. Fully insured. NDIS work, block slashing. 0421 640 044.

ovenlec.com.au

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Phone 0434 293 137.

Adult Services

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

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The Sandown Greyhound Racing Club is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified person to manage a greyhound rearing facility situated near Traralgon.

The role will be a live-in, on-site management/ caretaker position tasked to ensure the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of all of the facilities including the property's grounds, kennel blocks and the residential buildings. All facilities are to be kept to the highest standard in line with all building and council requirements.

The position is required to oversee the day to day care of all greyhounds housed on site. Working knowledge of the greyhound industry is desirable along with an excellent understanding of all aspects of rearing greyhounds and the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds.

This is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring manager, who is excited by the prospect of joining a progressive team responsible for making a significant contribution to Victoria's greyhound industry.

A competitive remuneration package along with a three bedroom residence will be offered to the right candidate.

For further details please email a.scott@grv.org.au Landscaping, garden or contact Adrian on 0478 095 537 maintenance.

Phone Darren 0428 144 389.

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Community Laws Officer

OPERATIONS MANAGER DDSO5

ICU/PICU Nurses (Division I)

Work Type: Permanent 152 hours per month Location: Morwell

Position No. 5613 - Full time, ongoing Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/careers

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St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Traralgon

CLASSROOM TEACHER Full-time - Fixed Term Parental Leave Replacement Commencing Term 3, 2020

We are seeking a passionate teacher inspired to work in the Catholic school system who is dedicated to improving student learning.

Applicants are invited to join our enthusiastic and supportive school community to help make a difference in the lives of the children of St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Selection Criteria: â&#x2014;? A commitment to the Catholic ethos â&#x2014;? A commitment to Child Safety Standards and the wellbeing of all children â&#x2014;? Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team â&#x2014;? A commitment to excellence in learning and teaching with the ability to use contemporary technology to enrich learning experiences â&#x2014;? A passion for engaging and challenging students and catering for individual learning styles Special Requirements: â&#x2014;? V.I.T. Registration / Current Police Check â&#x2014;? Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is highly desirable. â&#x2014;? A full curriculum vitae with a covering letter and contact details of three referees â&#x2014;? Completed application form Role description and application form can be accessed from the CEVN website www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant Contact Details: Mrs Jodie Ware, Principal Enquiries welcome, please call (03) 5174 3295 Email: principal@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au Applications close: 4pm Monday 1st June 2020 St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children

For 45 years Melba Support Services has been committed to providing people with disabilities truly individualised services focused on creating more choice and greater control for each person, over their life.

Melba is growing, and we have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join an enthusiastic team based in Gippsland. You will be considered a skilled and experienced member of your team with both direct support work responsibilities and practice support and supervision of other team members.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate: - Recognised experience and knowledge in the field of disability and ability to apply policies and processes to meet challenges of known or evolving disability support situations.

You will have in your toolkit: â&#x2014;? Advanced Diploma of Disability work (or equivalent) â&#x2014;? Current full driver's licence â&#x2014;? Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate with CPR (or willing to obtain) â&#x2014;? Working with Children check, Police check and DWES check (or willing to obtain) Employment, salary, and benefits will be in accordance with Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria (DSEAV) 2018 - 2022.

To apply, please request a position description via email to: careers.gippsland@melbasupport.com.au Only applicants with a relevant qualification will be considered.

Applications close: 1 June 2020.

Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

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The Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative provide people centered health and other community based services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified applicants for the following positions at GEGAC.

Home Care Worker

This position provides wellbeing services to the aged and those living with a disability within the community of the Gippsland and East Gippsland area. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker - Morwell

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Workplace Quality and Compliance Officer

The compliance/accreditation officer is an exciting position working within our corporate service team.

The role will offer a fantastic opportunity for those keen on compliance and accreditation processes.

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Applications for the above positions will close at 5pm on Friday, 29 May 2020.

A copy of the position description and the GEGAC application form can be obtained at GEGAC reception - ph 5150 0700; by contacting hr@gegac.org.au or by following the below link for all of GEGACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current vacancies. https://gegac.bamboohr.com/jobs/ Applications must be emailed to hr@gegac.org.au or sent to: Human Resources Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative PO Box 634, Bairnsdale Vic. 3875 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

All appointees are required to have a valid Working with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Check and Police check before commencing work in this organisation.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER

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GIPPSLAND & EAST GIPPSLAND ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE LTD

Looking for either a fully qualified or 4th year apprentice Motor Mechanic to join our busy workshop.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision, in a team environment and have a strong work ethic.

Excellent above award wages to the right person and a driver's licence is essential.

If you think this is you, drop in with your Resume to Head Street Auto Repairs, 20 Head Street, Traralgon or email us at: headstautorepairs@bigpond.com

Large, West Gippsland, Beef Cattle Operation We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our progressive beef cattle business. Our 1000+ head Angus breeding herd, joined to Wagyu, is run across 3 main property aggregations.

Key Responsibilities of the role include: â&#x2014;? Lead responsibility for 1 breeding property, based at Willow Grove â&#x2014;? Working in a Team across all 3 properties â&#x2014;? Responsible for joining, calving, rotational grazing, general husbandry â&#x2014;? Property improvement including fencing, weed management, pasture improvement and irrigation â&#x2014;? Input into farm and business improvement strategies and implementation Skills/General: â&#x2014;? Cattle, machinery and pasture management experience important â&#x2014;? Must be able to work in a Team environment An attractive salary package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience. An excellent, 4-bedroom home close to schools and shopping is available to the successful applicant if required. This is a full-time contracted opportunity to join a progressive and growing family business.

Applications close 22 May 2020.

Email to: be_nave@yahoo.com.au For enquiries call Chris 0413 388 224

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Please check your ad on the first day and bring any errors to the attention of the Classifieds Department immediately.

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

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.

In the event an ad is omitted from publication, we assume no liability for such omission.

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NISSAN Pathfinder ST-L wag., 7 seater, 92,920km, e.c., diesel chip, towbar, s/steps, trailer brake controller, front seats elec./ heated, YOH-235 Reduced to $20,000. 5174 1363, 0428 741 363.

Caravans

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2BR CABIN

Fully furnished, $48,000.

Phone 0437 089 484

CABIN

For sale at Sale Motor Village, $95,000. Phone 0437 089 484.

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN OUR TEAM Intensive Family Services Case Support Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morwell Intensive Family Services Case Support Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sale Kinship Care Case Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sale Aboriginal Best Start Facilitator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drouin Aboriginal Best Start Facilitator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morwell Family Preservation Case Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morwell Applicants must apply on SEEK, to obtain a Position Description visit our Ramahyuck website.

You must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description - as part of your application and send it in along with a current resume. Applications not addressing key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications for all positions close: Monday, 25 May 2020.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

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Engagements

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ON-SITE LIVING E X P R E S S

In Sale, fees $140 p/w, g/shed c/line. 20 ft caravan with full alum annex $34,500 ONO. Phone 0418 385 549.

Personals

REGENT - PARK LANE

Wedding Anniversaries

1999, 19'6", dual axle, pop top, double island bed, 3-way fridge, annex and new awning, VGC, $12,500. Ph. 0490 778 433.

SLIDE-ON campervan, 2002 BA Ford tray ute, 300,000km, regularly serviced, dual fuel tank retested $12,000 o.n.o.

Phone 0418 510 730.

MATHIESON Nancy and Allan Tuesday 19th would have been 63 years married to a truly wonderful wife to me and mother to a family I am very proud of. Your everlasting husband, Allan.

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Latrobe Valley Express

Wedding WANTED NOW Planner Now Available

Have you got a boat, caravan, car, motorbike, trailer or tractor and are thinking of selling it?

Give us a call about the MOTORING PACKAGE today!!

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Tired of waiting for buyers?

Phone now, cash paid.

Affordable Caravans 0418 336 238, 5623 4782.

Featuring Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premiere Wedding Specialists Collect your FREE COPY when you place your engagement notice in the Express Classifieds!

View on-line at www.lvexpress.com.au

Tenders

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Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following:

RFT/259 Panel of Suppliers for Supply and Delivery of Quarry Products and Road Making Materials

Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday, 9 June 2020.

Documentation will be available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Tendering Portal from Saturday 23 May 2020 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

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ANSWER (Jones, Gibson), Cheryl.

10/1/1951 - 17/5/2020.

Passed away peacefully at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne after a brave battle.

Treasured wife and best friend of Ken. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Damien (dec.), Darren, Brad and Alison. Proud Nanna of Lauren and Lachlan. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Sandra and Russell, Elaine and Greg. Adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Dearly loved and sadly missed Forever in our hearts Due to the current Government restrictions, a Private Family Funeral Service for Cheryl will be held at the Yallourn Cemetery.

ANSWER, Cheryl.

Although we haven't seen a lot of each other over the last few years, the laughs and good times we had in School Road, will never be forgotten. Our love and thoughts go to Ken and family. From Eileen and Jim Ralph, Bill and Gaye Taylor, Ketty and Don Robinson.

ANSWER, Cheryl.

Loved friend of the Kleehammer and Flukes families. You will be sadly missed and remembered by us all. Our thoughts and hugs to our best mate Ken, Darren, Brad and their families.

Brian, Lyn, Sam, Heather and families.

Resting Peacefully XO

Deaths

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The President, Staff and members of the Morwell RSL Sub Branch mourn the passing of their valued Affiliate member Cheryl. Cheryl was a valued member of the Morwell RSL club for her volunteer work with the Power House Day Club and the selling of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day badges, she will be greatly missed.

Deepest sympathy to Ken and the family.

LEST WE FORGET

FLEMING, Kristine.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family. You are a wonderful friend and sister-in-law.

Fond memories of the times shared together are with me forever. You will be sadly missed. Forever in my heart. Sue. FLEMING, Kristine.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to Paul, Dale, Laura and to all of Kristine's family. So many treasured memories through the many years of friendship.

Linda, Peter and family.

FLEMING, Kristine.

The Traralgon Chamber of Commerce would like to send our sincere condolences to Kristine's family and friends. Kristine was a long serving member of TCCI and the Traralgon community. She fought hard and will be sadly missed.

GILBERT, Roger.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 17 May 2020.

Loved and loving husband of Rosa. Son of John and Doreen Gilbert (both dec.). Will be sadly missed by his sister Merle, Bill and families. Loved brother-in-law and uncle.

Loved and remembered always Forever in our hearts Private Family Funeral

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Funerals

KEARNS, Kathleen.

Our sincere condolences to Gavin, Peter, Adrian, Danny and families. Our very dear friend, you were one in a million. Walker Parade has so many great memories for all of us.

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JOHNSTONE. A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Gloria June Johnstone will be live streamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel in Moe TUESDAY (26 May 2020) commencing at 11am.

Please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Gloria's notice for KELLY, John Joseph. further instructions Farewell to our beloved brother John Joseph Kelly, a good and trusted man. The third of six children to Eileen and Brian of Morwell, you MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 became the heart of our Place your tribute on family, especially at latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Lakes, the magnet who drew us all back and became our calling card to the Lakes community, the centre of warm family MAGAIN. gatherings and the A Service to celebrate the fountain of our laughter, life of Mrs Lynette Mary often the gentle reminder Magain will be live of what really matters in streamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services life.

Chapel in Moe on Your spirit will remain with MONDAY (25 May 2020) those you leave behind. commencing at 1.30pm.

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OSBORNE. Farewell John A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Joan Mabel Osborne will be live streamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services MAGAIN, Lynette.

Passed away 13/5/2020. Chapel in Traralgon on My beautiful sister had a MONDAY (25 May 2020) heart of gold, giving to commencing at 1.30pm. others all her life, never Please visit: expecting anything latrobevalley in return. I am lost without funerals.com.au her as she was my world but blessed to have her in go to funeral notices and click on Joan's notice for my life. Love you Lyn. further instructions From your young sister Sandra, Bill and families.

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MAGAIN (Slade), Lynette.

Passed away 13/5/2020.

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JOHNSTONE (Irish), Rest in peace Lyn Gloria June.

Passed away peacefully Love always, Maureen at Lyrebird Village Aged and family.

Care Drouin on 18 May 2020.

Aged 87 years Dearly loved wife of David MAGAIN, Lynette (Lyn).

Committee and members (dec.).

Much loved mother and of Moe Calorie Conscious mother-in-law of Cheryl and club offer deep condolenJean-Francois Fernandez, ces to Lyn's family. Lyn and Terry and Rosanne was a founding member of the club and club Johnstone.

Adored Grandmother of secretary for nearly 40 Craig, Philippe and Naomi, years. Her smile and caring friendship will be and Jean-Luc. missed but not forgotten.

OSBORNE (Shaw), Joan Mabel.

Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith Nursing Home Traralgon on 16 May 2020.

Aged 87 years Loved and loving wife of David (dec.).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin and Cheryl, Chris, Lindsay and Lynn.

Adored Grandma to Rebecca and Russell, Lisa and Glenn, Amy and Geoff, Lloyd, Benn and Maddie, Jason and Tanya, and much loved Great Grandma to her five great grandchildren.

Reunited with her beloved David

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MORRIS, Elsie Monica.

Elsie's daughters would like to thank all of our families and friends for their kindness, love and support during this difficult time, also for the cards, messages, flowers and food. A special thanks to Kerrie, Danielle, Stacey and all staff at Narracan Gardens for their care and compassion. Also Dr Patrick Guan. Greatly appreciated.

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When you lose someone SYMONS, Mardi (Margaret). close to you, 19/12/1930 - 15/4/2020.

Gordon, Andrew, Greg it can be hard to and their families would put your thoughts and like to thank extended family members, friends feelings into words and acquaintances for the messages of sympathy and remembrance received.

A personal message in the We appreciate very much Latrobe Valley Express the acts of kindness and support, phone calls, can say so much cards, flowers, touching tributes, and cooking that have come from Mardis For friendly advice on how many connections in a wide range of community, to place your message school, farming, and sporting organisations of contact over nearly 70 years.

Our heartfelt thanks to Rev. Marilyn Obersby, and to all the Margery Cole Staff for their outOSBORNE, Joan.

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On track: April Junior Gippstar winner Cassie Farley from Sale. photograph supplied.

THE Gippstar March and April award winners were announced on Monday.

Swimmer Molly Cargill of Traralgon was the March Junior Gippstar winner after winning the Jewell Family Trophy as the most successful female swimmer at the Gippsland Championships.

Molly was also part of a record-winning relay and was a finalist in 14 events where she won a total of 12 medals in a combination of open-age and 13/14 years events.

James Scullin of Traralgon took out the March Open Gippstar award after winning the 2019/2020 West Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s Singles Championship.

April Junior Gippstar Award Winner was Cassie Farley from Sale for her Track and Field achievements.

In 2019, Cassie made Team Victoria twice, finishing 21st for cross country and a finalist for the 800m and 1500m.

Neerim South’s Pat FraserAurisch won the April Open Gippstar Award for her Lawn Bowls achievements after winning the State Title Singles Championship regional event.

May and June nominations for Gippstar Awards will close on July 2.

Due to the lack of sport with coronavirus restrictions any sporting achievements from June last year will be accepted. Nominations can be made online at the Gippsland Sports Academy website www.sportgippsland.org.au.

Smooth: March Open Gippstar winner James Scullin from Traralgon.

Making a splash: March Junior Gippstar winner Molly Cargill from Traralgon.

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Preparing to launch: April Open Gippstar winner Pat Fraser-Aurisch from Neerim South. photograph supplied.

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Footy delivers strange, but true tales FOOTBALL

WE continue the series of excerpts from the book Gippsland Football Facts & Figures penned by local sporting historian LAURIE WILLIAMS. Chapter 7 is titled Strange, but true.

VIRTUALLY NO ONE AT THE GLENGARRY MEETING

IN 1960, Glengarry FC had to adjourn its February AGM as virtually no one turned up.

Only eleven, including one footballer attended the meeting which has now been fixed for next Thursday.

A club official said on Thursday, “for a club that won the premiership last year it’s a pretty poor show”.

He said greater interest should be taken by players and supporters in the business of the club.

And not wait till the bounce of the ball.

If Glengarry can retained its interest by the supporters it had last year “the Glen” once again be a force to be reckoned with in the Sale-Cowwarr League.

FINAL MATCH AT YALLOURN

THE last match was played at the Yallourn No.1 Oval on August 23, 1980.

The iconic ground was going to be ripped up for coal mining.

The ground was described as one of the best in country football which had seen many football teams and international cricket teams play at

the famous ground. A replacement was built at Yallourn North.

WHERE ARE OUR POSTS?

IN 1929, Trafalgar FC were in disarray on the Saturday morning when it was discovered that someone has pinched the goal and behind posts from the northern end.

A search party was formed to locate the posts which were found half a mile from the ground in a canal.

SEND OFF RULE INTRODUCED IN THE NGFL IN 1992

On April 25, the new order off rule was introduced into the North Gippsland FL and Heyfield’s Anthony Gould was the first player to receive a red card.

Other players to be sent off were five TTU players against Sale City.

Rick Galea (all game), George Nicola, Danny O’Donnell, Mick Robinson and Rob Archibald (15 minutes each) while Nambrok coach Shane Loveless also spent 20 minutes in the sin bin.

COACH TAPED HIS ADDRESS

ON July 24, 1971, Yarragon captain-coach Bob Mason was in hospital with a burst blood vessel, so he gave his pre-match address by tape-recorder.

It worked well as Yarragon had an 11-goal win over Bunyip.

THE BRUCE WILLIAMS CLEARANCE SAGA

MORWELL’S greatest sin after

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studying the publicity over the Bruce Williams clearance case, would appear to be that it came out into the open with its request for compensation for the player’s medical expenses.

Apparently Morwell in its negotiations with League clubs, should meet in secret with some of those “supporter groups” who make under the counter payments.

Right from the outset Morwell made their position clear with Carlton as regards the now famous or infamous £146/12/- medical expenses claim.

It did not make any secret of its intentions as it believed that it was entitled to compensation for getting Williams fit to play football for Morwell not Carlton.

Williams should have played in the opening match against Traralgon, but was given a chance to play league football with Carlton in a practice match where he was injured.

After talking to Carlton it was decided to clear Williams to the league club.

NEW SCOREBOARD FOR SALE

IN 1903, Sale became one of the first clubs in Gippsland to erect a scoreboard.

Two boys were employed to “put the scores up”.

Previously clubs issued a cardboard sheet which supporters wrote down the score as the match progressed.

STEADY EDDY

ON May 24, 1984, broadcaster Graeme Eddy called his 578th consecutive match for 3TR (Gippsland).

COUNTRY STARS ASK MAROONS FOR PAY - PLUS TRAVELLING MONEY

IN 1960, two star footballers requested the Traralgon Football Club to consider paying them £3 per week plus reimbursement for travelling expenses during the coming season.

The players are last year’s best and fairest award winner Ken Wright and his brother Clyde.

Their request for payment was made in a letter received by the TFC committee at its meeting on Monday night.

The committee decided to defer the letter until after a decision has been made whether the club will pay its players in the 1960 season.

A special meeting was called for on March 15 to make a decision on this matter.

The Supporters Club will be asked to attend this convened meeting.

PETROL SHORTAGE STOPS MATCHES

DUE to a petrol shortage in 1977, the Morwell Colts had to forfeit their Under-14 and Under-16 games to Leongatha.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECOMMENCED

THE former Latrobe Valley Football League have gone through four changes since their formation in 1954, from 1954-1994 it was the Latrobe Valley FL, then in 1995-2001 became the Gippsland-Latrobe FL, in 2002 they combined with the West Gippsland FL to become the West

Gippsland-Latrobe FL and finally in 2012 it became the Gippsland FL.

REVENGE BOOLARRA thirds won their first match in 1985 after two seasons without a win.

They defeated Maryvale by one point and to rub salt into the wound, the Boolarra coach Rob Jenkins was a former Maryvale player.

PLAYERS REVOLT CUMBERLAND Park (Traralgon JFL) Under-16 team went on strike in 1962 over their appointed coach.

The boys disagreed on the appointment and refused to play until a coach of their choice was elected.

DRAGGED OUT TO PLAY BIG Peter Watkinson was a surprise inclusion in the Latrobe Valley Football League interleague team in 1955 which played a team from Metropolitan Police.

The LVFL were short one ruckman so they had to drag the rangy ruckman out of “Sunday Sippers” to fill the vacant position.

TWO DEBUTANTES GIPPSLANDER Fred Wain playing his first VFL match with Hawthorn as full back in 1949 was faced with another first gamer in John Coleman at full-forward.

Coleman had a spectacular debut booting 12 goals, which is still a current record of any player on debut.

Training only after June 1 says LVSL SOCCER

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

Bringing the Attitude to a city triumph GREYHOUND RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

ATTITUDE Plus delivered a metropolitan success for Hazelwood trainer Vicki Wisener at Sandown Park on Sunday night.

The emerging son of Thirty Talks broke 30 seconds as he powered away to win the Accell Therapy Restricted Win Heat (515m).

Attitude Plus ($7.50) pinged to the front from box three and was never headed as he saluted by three lengths from favourite Swift Intension in 29.98 seconds.

The win was the second in 11 starts for Attitude Plus, who ran two-tenths slower than the previous heat winner, Superstitious from the Michelle Mallia kennel.

Latrobe Valley trainers came to the fore at Sale and Healesville.

Morwell trainer Christa Spiteri has an exciting talent on her hands in Sneaky Mojo.

The lightly-raced chaser made a one-act affair of the Maffra Poly & Pumps Restricted Win (440m).

Sneaky Mojo ($1.60fav) was always handy in the run and after seizing control mid-race, just strolled away from his rivals for the second win of his six-start career.

Heyfield’s Susan Northway also celebrated a winner when the veteran Soda King won a Grade 5 (440m).

On Sunday, Panda Rose for Rosedale’s Sharon-Lee Chignell was a neat winner of a Mixed 6/7 (440m) at Sale.

The consistent Callum Ari delivered a Healesville win for Moe trainer Lisa Davis after doing a good job from box eight to beat home Blue Larrikin in the Greyhound Clubs Victoria Mixed 4/5 (300m).

On song: Craig Newitt produces a gem of a front-running ride aboard Free To Move in the opening race at Moe on Tuesday.

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Moody delighted

HORSE RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

MOE may be a long way from Royal Ascot, but the feeling of training a winner remains the same for Peter Moody.

Moody’s recent training comeback gathered further momentum when Matamata ($14) proved too strong in the Nextra Moe Maiden Plate (1619m) on Tuesday.

The master horseman was on course to play the role of strapper on Monday, legging up old mate Luke Nolen aboard the four-year-old.

And while Matamata will not hit the heights of Black Caviar, the smile on Moody’s face post-race illustrated that he is happy to be back doing what he knows best.

“It’s always pleasing (to get a winner), particularly so when you own them,” Moody said.

“That’s why I’m back training, not only will I get the prizemoney (as an owner), but also the trainer’s percentage.”

Matamata was the second winner from just three starters for Moody during his second coming as a trainer.

“He’s no world beater and might punch away another win at a mile and a quarter (2000m),” he said.

“He’s put off his new career as the stable pony by winning today.”

Star hoop Craig Newitt came to the fore early in the card with a winning double.

Newitt produced a gem of a front-running ride to guide Free To Move ($8) to victory in the Moe Optical 2yo Maiden Plate (1111m) and followed that up with one even better.

Riding the well-supported Commodus, sent out a $2.70 favourite on the back of his seventh in the Australian Guineas two starts back, Newitt took off mid-race and the four-year-old did the race.

Commodus staved off hometown hope Chasing Tracks by a length and a half, but put the Templeton-trained galloper into your black books as a coming winner.

Across The Way ($61) delivered the day’s knockout result in the Butchers on George 3yo Fillies Maiden Plate (1211m).

The daughter of Akeed Mofeed was beaten nearly 11 lengths at Pakenham on debut, but relished the surroundings at Moe far better, scoring her first career win by three-quarters of a length.

Heavily-backed pair To Her Door and Spiritofthevalley had to be content with second and third respectively.

Nomadic trainer Neil Dyer unveiled former

Western Australian sprinter Metro Boy with good effect.

The former Sandgroper had been bought for a Darwin campaign, but signalled assignments closer to home could be on the cards first as he foiled a betting plunge by beating Oxley Jack ($2.90).

“My son (James) spotted him in an online auction and I thought we wouldn’t be able to buy him,” Dyer said.

“But he was passed in, I talked to (previous trainer) Dan Morton and we bought him.

“I’m not sure if we’re going to make it to Darwin due to the coronavirus, so if we can’t we’ll save him for next year and have a bit of fun around here.”

Metro Boy, ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, could well head to Melbourne for his next assignment.

The Paddy Payne-Billy Egan combination has been airborne in recent weeks and continued their good form when Cowley’s Creek ($2.90fav) scored a last-stride win in the Ladbrokes Switch Class 1 Handicap (1619m).

Egan lifted the four-year-old to victory from plucky outsider Lord Lennox, earning glowing praise from Payne.

“I think the ride won the race,” he said.

“He deserved to win and had been a bit unlucky in the past couple. He’s improved as he’s come through (the ranks).”

Apprentice jockeys Campbell Rawiller and Jaden Lloyd continued their love affair with Moe. Rawiller guided the Mario Farrugia-prepared Elam ($6.00) to victory in the Hip Pocket Latrobe Valley Is Moving Benchmark 64 Handicap (1011m).

It was the third win in five Moe appearances for the son of Moshe, who held off Areyoulistening in a driving finish.

Lloyd steered Lansbrook ($4.60) to success in the RMBL Investments Rising Stars Benchmark 64 Handicap (1211m).

Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, the three-year-old son of Hinchinbrook has now won two of his five starts.

Favourite backers went home happy when the well-supported No Money No Honey ($1.90fav) outlasted her rivals in the Ladbrokes Fillies and Mares Benchmark 64 Handicap (1619m).

Ridden by Michael Walker, No Money No Honey overhauled plucky hometown hope Without Excuse in the shadows of the post for her fifth win from 27 career starts.

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LATROBE Valley Soccer League clubs won’t be training until at least June 1.

LVSL president Allan Roberts said the board needed to consider the financial welfare of clubs, players and volunteers.

“It needs to be noted that clubs must ensure that they can guarantee that all aspects of the ‘Return to Training’ guidelines are complied with 100 per cent before resuming any activity,” he said.

Clubs will review the proposed guidelines to see if they’re practical at this level, and how it affects public liability insurance.

The LVSL board, which includes club delegates, determined no sanctioned training was allowed.

The direction will be reviewed on June 1.

Under the FFV Return to Training guidelines, training must be done in groups of no more than 10 players, plus a coach.

A standard soccer pitch can be used by two groups, who cannot mix.

Physical distancing of 1.5 metres must be maintained, while training will initially not include heading of the ball or tackling.

With changerooms not to be used, players must arrive at a venue ready to train, while the guidelines list hygiene protocols for clubs and individuals.

With one round played in the senior competition before COVID-19 restrictions were enforced, the LVSL is looking at fixturing options, but that will not be finalised until it is comfortable all clubs can return to training safely.

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