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Picket line: Maintenance workers outside Opal Australian Paper on Tanjil East Road, Maryvale.

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Maintenance workers locked out at Maryvale

MORE than 100 maintenance workers at Opal Australian Paper’s Maryvale mill were locked out of the site on Monday morning as the company responded to industrial action.

Employees gathered outside the mill at 9am and told The Express they had been ordered off the premises, while those on a rostered day off were sent a message

advising of the lock-out just after 7am. “Take notice that lock out commences at 0730am today. Opal Australian Paper is taking Employer Response action until 10 July unless withdrawn earlier,� the message read.

On Tuesday, maintenance workers picketed the entrance to the Maryvale mill with signs, reading: “Australian Paper doesn’t support local jobs� and “never cross a picket line�.

It comes after unions last year urged workers to prepare “for a long battle�, as up to 200 workers at the mill started industrial action over concerns about the standing Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

Unions were pushing for updated clauses relating to personal leave, overtime, contractor labour, employment security, shifts and new starter rates.

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manager of public relations and sustainability Craig Dunn said the company remained committed to reaching an EBA with its Maryvale maintenance employees. “Labour is Maryvale’s highest input cost and wage increases must be offset by productivity improvements,� Mr Dunn told The Express.

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On the rise: The latest data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency has revealed the Latrobe Valley had the highest rate of crime of any region outside metropolitan Melbourne for the year to March 31. file photograph

Crime is increasing

By KATE WITHERS

THE Latrobe Valley had the highest rate of crime of any region outside metropolitan in the past year, the latest data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency has revealed.

The statistics, released last week, indicate crime in the region increased 1.1 per cent overall for the year to March 31, with 10,099 recorded incidents.

But there was a more substantial marked increase in the number of theft, burglary and break-in-related offences.

There were 3800 theft, burglary or break-in offences across Latrobe for the year, up 16.3 per cent.

Crime per capita across the region also remains the highest of any in the state outside of metropolitan Melbourne, with 13,308 incidents per 100,000 people.

The City of Melbourne was the only municipality with a

Criminal offences (year to March 31) Town Incidents Criminal offences % Morwell 3683 up 5.4 Traralgon 3103 up 7.2 Moe 1608 down 11.2 Newborough 554 down 3.1 Churchill 479 down 10

higher rate of crime per capita at 14,368.

Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the statistics were indicative of a need for increased police presence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be second on the crime rate per capita behind the City of Melbourne is not where we wish to be, and hopefully over a period of time we see the rates reduce,â&#x20AC;? Mr Northe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much of the crime rate is in and around family and domestic violence, and I know the police are doing the best they can with the resources they have available to them.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Northe took the issue of

adequate policing to state parliament earlier this year and called on the government to allocate more resources to the region in response to a spike in crime.

In March, the state government announced 80 new police officers would be deployed across the Morwell division, beginning in May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We previously announced add police and detective would arrive in our region and we are grateful for that,â&#x20AC;? Mr Northe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My understanding is that rollout is a little behind schedule, but hopefully in the next few weeks we will see a greater police presence in our region.â&#x20AC;?

Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new COVID-19 case THE first case of coronavirus recorded in Latrobe City in over a month was confirmed on Monday.

The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed this was currently the only active case in the region.

DHHS refused to confirm whether the case was acquired through community transmission and whether the person was currently located in Latrobe City.

A Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson said â&#x20AC;&#x153;there are strict procedures in place to protect the public wherever someone tests positive to coronavirusâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All close contacts are identified and notified if they need to

self-isolate or seek testing,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of our contact tracing, any public exposure sites are contacted and provided with advice about the transmission risks and any cleaning that may be required.â&#x20AC;?

The total number of (COVID19) cases in Victoria is 1884 with 20 new cases reported yesterday, the eighth consecutive day of double-digit case growth in the state.

The DHHS confirmed that a man in his 80s died in hospital, which takes the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coronavirus death total to 20.

Seven of yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cases were linked to outbreaks, nine through routine testing and one returned traveller in hotel quarantine.

Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief health officer, Professor Brett Sutton urged the community to observe the new restriction â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have made some great progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus, but we are still seeing new cases in the community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(There is) a continuing and concerning number of new cases associated with transmission in households and families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Victorian government has announced a tightening of the rules and has reduced the number of visitors you can have in your home to five. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To find out where you can get tested near home go to the DHHS website, call your local doctor or the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.â&#x20AC;?

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News in brief Hospital chief departs

MARYVALE Private Hospital chief executive officer Kerry Snare has left the position in what the organisation described as a restructure.

“Maryvale Private Hospital’s board has endorsed a new strategic growth plan for the hospital, which has resulted in some executive changes to support the strategy,” a Maryvale Private Hospital spokesperson said.

“Kerry Snare was made redundant from the role of Chief Executive Officer/Director of Nursing at Maryvale Private Hospital.

“Throughout the eight years of Kerry’s leadership, Maryvale Private Hospital delivered more than 4000 admission per year and known for its personalised care for patients from throughout the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland and outer Melbourne.”

On track: Work continues on the Gippsland line upgrade in Morwell.

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Focus on rail line upgrade

CONSTRUCTION is expected to begin within the next six months on the next phase of the $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade.

Federal MP Darren Chester said the project was the biggest and one of the most important infrastructure projects in Gippsland.

“This investment by the federal government will have a lasting impact on the quality of life for those who regularly commute by train to Melbourne and the lifestyle our region can offer to people looking to move away from the city,” Mr Chester said.

“There will be an increase in construction activity along the rail line in the second half of this year as work begins on a new package of improvements designed to cut travel times and increase safety.

“These include signalling

enhancements, pedestrian and level crossing upgrades, and duplication of the line between Bunyip and Longwarry.

“There’ll be a new platform built at Morwell, while the second platform at Traralgon will be reinstated to accommodate passengers.”

Mr Chester announced $504 million in federal government funding for the project as the then-Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in June 2017.

The state government is contributing $26 million and is responsible for delivering the project.

“This is one of the most significant federal government investments in transport infrastructure in the state’s east and will improve travel times and service reliability for passengers,” Mr Chester said.

“Shorter travel times between regional areas and the city can also revitalise small communities by enabling people to move to regional areas, but keep their job in the city.”

The corridor works of the Gippsland Line Upgrade should be completed in late 2022, subject to planning and environmental approvals.

Level crossings east of Sale to the end of the line have already been upgraded so VLocity trains can reach Bairnsdale, further reducing travel times.

Drainage issues at 15 locations between Morwell and Bairnsdale, including at the Morwell River crossing, are being addressed.

The new $87 million rail bridge across the Avon River at Stratford is expected to be finished early next year.

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This is one of the most significant federal government investments in transport infrastructure in the state’s east and will improve travel times and service reliability for passengers.

DARREN CHESTER

Warrant issued for Morwell man’s arrest

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate Morwell man Brenton Brown.

A warrant has been issued for the 28-year-old’s arrest in relation to conduct endangering life, evading police and other drug-related offences.

Police have released an image of Brown in the hope someone may have information on his current BRENTON whereabouts.

BROWN It is believed he may be frequenting the Latrobe Valley, Wellington and Baw Baw areas.

Anyone who sights Brown is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au.

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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.

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Greener schools initiative Maintenance workers locked out until July 10 THE state government will install solar panels on government schools, in a new initiative designed to help them become more environmentally sustainable and reduce electricity costs.

Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced yesterday that applications were open for the Greener Government School Buildings program.

The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at schools and to upgrade school facilities to become more energy efficient and sustainable.

Solar panels are stategic investments that will pay for themselves within a few years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program is another practical way we are helping reduce emissions and do our bit for the environment,â&#x20AC;? Ms Shing said.

The program is designed to remove the upfront costs of installing a system that may otherwise

discourage schools from pursuing green energy.

It follows the success of a pilot program rolled out across 42 schools in 2019.

Education Minister James Merlino said the government was taking more action to make schools more sustainable and energy efficient. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only will the environment benefit from this program - installing solar panel systems will help reduce power bills for our schools,â&#x20AC;? Mr Merlino said.

By October 2020, the solar panels installed in schools as part of the pilot will have generated more than 1300 megawatts of electricity, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,600 tonnes and saved schools more than $300,000 in electricity bills.

Schools can apply for a solar panel system at www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Fo l l o w i n g P r o t e c t e d Industrial Action by members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union on Friday, the company has implemented a three week lockout under the Fair Work Act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to ensure the safety and stability of our operations over the three weeks of our partial shut so that production employees can successfully return to work in the second week of July.â&#x20AC;?

A total of 102 maintenance workers have been locked out as part of the action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This three-week market activity shut must proceed safely and we will be utilising external resources over the shut period,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Dunn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We remain committed to reaching an Agreement with our maintenance employees at Maryvale and hope this situation can be resolved soon.â&#x20AC;?

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Locked out: Opal Australian Paper maintenance workers set up outside site on Tanjil East Road, Maryvale.

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region Steve Dodd alleged Opal Australian Paper did not support local jobs and said the shutdown was a way for the company to cut costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found it hard to think that a major employer in this region will get rid of its whole workforce in the middle of COVID-19 and get people from Melbourne,â&#x20AC;? Mr Dodd told The Express. â&#x20AC;&#x153;APM came to the union a few weeks ago and asked our

Release new power route link MEMBER for Gippsland South Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien has called on agencies behind the proposed new electricity inter-connector between Tasmania and Victoria to urgently identify their preferred route through Gippsland to the Latrobe Valley.

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existing renewable electricity generation from Tasmania into the national grid via a connection in the Latrobe Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marinus Link has been under development for some time now and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had meetings and briefings with the proponents where the most important thing I have impressed upon them is the need for any new inter-connector to go underground,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have received written advice that that remains the case and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time Marinus Link, which is ultimately a proposal of the Tasmanian government, told us where the cable will run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have previously had a difficult fight over the Basslink pylons that run from the 90 Mile Beach to Loy Yang and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need another re-run of that argument. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marinus Link officials have assured me that their intention is to go underground, but we now need to know where that route is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate that proposed discussions with landowners have slowed due to coronavirus restrictions, but the whole Gippsland community deserves to know where this project is going.â&#x20AC;?

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NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has gone in to bat for Gippsland businesses, which she says were “blindsided” by recent tightening of coronavirus restrictions.

Ms Bath said the state government’s “city-centric” shutdowns shouldn’t apply in regional areas where the spread of COVID-19 has been stemmed.

“Naturally we have to do the right thing by the restrictions, and I’m really pleased and proud of Gippslanders for doing the right thing,” Ms Bath told The Express.

“But it’s time I called on the Premier to recognise that rural and regional Victoria should be under a different framework to ease these restrictions.

“We’ve had zero cases for the last six to eight weeks until one hit the floor this week, and I don’t think you could call that a community-led transmission.

“I think Gippslanders have done a magnificent job in reducing spread, so it’s time for Premier to recognise Gippsland and country Victoria in a different context.”

Restrictions were set to be relaxed at the weekend and would have allowed restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars to open for 50 patrons, up from 20.

Ms Bath claimed many Gippsland businesses, including Hog’s Breath Cafe in Traralgon, were left reeling after preparing to expand operations again.

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Blindsided: Hogs Breath Cafe Traralgon manager Trish Twomey and owner Andrew Lane with Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. photograph supplied

ordered food, rostered staff, booked tables, only to have the rug pulled from underneath them at the 11th hour,” Ms Bath said.

“One in particular at Hog’s Breath in Traralgon, they had tables booked, they had employed staff and purchased fresh goods, and all that produce has then had to be turned down or thrown out.

“While some eateries were trying to make the 20 patrons restriction work, others has been waiting for the 50 patron criteria to commence because of financial viability.

“Frustratingly, business owners have been forced to call up staff and patrons over the weekend and tell them don’t come in.”

Ms Bath also argued the Gippsland economy, which “is really depressed”, could not afford another prolonged hit.

“The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ May workforce data release showed the Latrobe-Gippsland suffered the greatest job losses of all regions in Victoria due to COVID-19,” she said.

“Of the 15,000 regional jobs lost in Victoria, 6100 were in the LatrobeGippsland region, representing over 40 per cent of all regional jobs lost.

“Recently in parliament I really raised that point that certainly Gippsland as a whole has been hit ... we’ve had fires, drought and we’ve had COVID-19.

“The government should see regional areas including Gippsland with a different lens.”

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THE Budgeree community is in limbo waiting for a heritage assessment over the localityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1873 school building which is deteriorating due to lack of maintenance.

Budgeree hall secretary Leanne Potter is hoping Heritage Victoria will prioritise the school before the end of the year after she made a submission with the government agency three years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school is deteriorating significantly and it will take a lot more to restore than what was originally quoted, this is my big concern,â&#x20AC;? Ms Potter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We consider this school is under threat because of a lack of maintenance, we are still in limbo and very concerned.â&#x20AC;?

Heritage Victoria prioritises its assessments based on whether a building is under threat or is likely to meet a state level of cultural heritage significance.

Ms Potter understands the Budgeree School is the only unchanged building of its type left in Victoria, complete with the original hall and head masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house on either side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are still asking what is happening to it.We have visitors come on the weekends to look at it and past students or previous locals looking at it as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their last connection to the area,â&#x20AC;? Ms Potter said.

It was closed in the early 90s, but still holds significant value to the community after generations of locals attended the school.

Seeking answers: The Budgeree community is in limbo waiting for a heritage assessment over the localityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1873 school building which is deteriorating due to lack of maintenance. photograph michelle slater.

Ms Potter told The Express as a matter of urgency, it needed new guttering to stop water from flowing under the building, but otherwise the school was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very salvageableâ&#x20AC;?.

The building is owned by Latrobe City Council which had quoted $220,000 to get it up to scratch, but had previously rated the building as â&#x20AC;&#x153;low useâ&#x20AC;? and wanted to hand it to the state government.

Ms Potter was also still waiting for a reply from Latrobe City out

of concern that no progress had been made on the building after it was last brought up at council 18 months ago.

Heritage Victoria said in an email to Ms Potter that it had already prioritised its assessments until the end of 2020.

However, it would look into the possibility of including Budgeree school in its assessments later this year, but would be more likely next year.

The Express contacted Latrobe City for comment.

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Plea for information: Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for anyone who saw this 49-year-old man in Noojee in the past week.

Scene: The victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campsite was set up at Toorongo Falls camp ground near the intersection of Toorongo Valley Road and Fawcett Track approximately 5km north east of Noojee. He died on Sunday with Homicide Squad detectives now investigating.

HOMICIDE Squad detectives are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man in Noojee on Sunday.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who were at Toorongo Falls camp ground over this last weekend from Friday, June 19 through until Monday, June 22 or anyone who saw the man while he was in the area.

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Springvale man was assaulted by other campers late on Friday evening or early Saturday morning following an argument, and police believe there were multiple witnesses to the assault.

On Saturday, about 9pm the victim and a Langwarrin man drove to a hotel in Noojee, the staff called medical assistance, however the victim refused help and returned to the campsite.

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Evidence: The Springvale manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car.

The pair returned to the hotel seeking medical help on Sunday, June 21 at 9pm after the victim became disoriented.

Paramedics arrived quickly, but sadly the man died on the way to the hospital.

Detective Inspector Tim Day said the assault appeared to be unprovoked and police have information that it was witnessed by a number of people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that people witnessed the incident and those people will be able to assist us in identifying those responsible for the assault,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Police are also asking anyone who may have seen the victim at the Noojee Hotel on either Saturday or Sunday evenings or witnessed the assault to contact police.â&#x20AC;?

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THE federal government has fast-tracked the Marinus Link interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, talking up its potential to spur development of large-scale wind energy in Tasmania.

That’s great for the Tasmanians, but what about those of us at the other end of the line in Victoria?

From an economic recovery perspective, what Gippsland really needs is approval for the pipeline of local renewable energy projects, such as the large-scale offshore wind farm Star of the South, and the 500MW Gippsland Energy Hub. This would see an immediate economic benefit, putting cash back into the area and creating hundreds of jobs for the skilled, energy-literate workforce we have here in the region.

What’s more, investing in renewables would put our state and Australia on the path to net-zero emissions, protecting our economy from the future shocks we can expect from climate change.

The Latrobe Valley is ready for the transition, and I, along with many in my community, hope that Marinus Link will be the spur for serious state and federal investment in our area, and a commitment to a managed transition away from coal.

I have worked in the Latrobe Valley power industry for many years - first, on the coal side, and now with community power and renewable energy projects. I’ve watched as our ageing coal-fired power stations shuffle ever-closer to the end of their natural lifespan, and I am concerned for the impact this could have on the region.

Now, following the bushfires and the global pandemic, the Latrobe Valley needs new ideas to get it back on its feet and that must include a transition to renewable energy.

The state electricity grid was built around the Latrobe Valley and following the closure of a number of brown coal stations there is substantial opportunity for large scale grid connection that is not available anywhere else.

Today there is capability to connect 3500MW to the grid from the Latrobe Valley.

As other coal-fired power stations in the area wind down, this will expand further.

Combining these planned projects with the wind energy and firming provided by

the Marinus Link, we could run the whole state on the potential clean power capacity of this area.

The projects are here, the will is here, the infrastructure is here.

Now we need the green light from our federal and state governments to make the vision of a renewable-powered Latrobe Valley a reality.

Chris Barfoot, Latrobe Community Power Hub project manager

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JUST as Britain assumed Australia was Terra Nullius (nobody’s land) and proceeded to usurp the rights of the traditional owners, OSMI Australia Pty Ltd, assumes that they have a right to develop a wind farm at Delburn, (in between Morwell and Mirboo North), ignoring the opinions and feelings of nearby residents.

Their only motive is profit.

The Boolarra Community Development Group held a postal ballot last year to gauge public opinion on the wind farm, 360 ballots were returned, most of them opposing the windfarm.

OSMI has not achieved social licence for the project despite a year of publicity and propaganda.

OSMI have recently submitted environmental planning applications to both the federal and state governments.

It is important that this project is given absolute scrutiny by the appropriate authorities to ensure that if it does go ahead, every possible consideration is given to all native species that will be affected by the project.

The public can comment on these submissions, details on how to do so can be found on OSMI’s website or www. strzeleckicommunityalliance. com/ The Strzelecki Community Alliance represents most of the affected residents.

This group is not opposed to wind farms, just the inappropriate siting of the Delburn proposal within pine and eucalypt plantations.

Many Boolarra residents are fearful of a repeat of the 2009 bushfires that destroyed more than 40 homes and started in HVP’s plantations.

Despite claims to the contrary by OSMI and their bushfire consultant, it is highly likely that this wind farm will

increase fire risk in the area.

Overseas studies have shown that wind turbines dry the nearby environment and increase local temperatures.

No scientific studies have been conducted in Australia into this drying effect and subsequent fire risk.

The authorities must therefore adopt a precautionary approach and not allow the project to proceed in an area of extreme fire danger until thorough Australian scientific research has been completed.

Any possible drying of the forests must be considered in the light of expected increased temperatures due to global warming.

Experts are warning that fire risk is likely to increase dramatically in future.

The slightly wider access tracks that OSMI claims will improve fire safety will not prevent fire spread on a windy day due to ember attack.

Ground crews will not risk their safety in a plantation fire.

Fire-bombing aircraft (especially the newer larger types recently leased by the federal government) will be limited to flying in narrow bands between the turbines and will not be able to manage fire across the whole plantation environment.

Wind farms in other states have had planning applications refused because of visual impact.

This project will see 33 turbines, each as tall as the Rialto building with blade diameter larger than the MCG oval.

To claim that they will have negligible visual impact in an area of extreme beauty is laughable.

OSMI have a map in their Visual Impact Assessment which shows that all the turbines will be visible over a huge area.

Motorists driving along the Strzelecki Highway will not be able to avoid the sight of the wind farm.

Drivers will be distracted by the sheer size of the turbines, some as close as 100 metres from the highway and visible through and above the trees.

It is inevitable that this distraction will lead to accidents.

It is a proven fact that if a driver looks at an external object for more than a couple of seconds, the vehicle will veer off course in the direction the driver is looking.

There are no mitigating

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IN 2017 and 2018 the Latrobe Valley went through a debate over the fate of the Morwell Power Station and Briquette factories.

The site was found to have State Heritage significance in February 2018.

I was one of many in favour of a serious consideration of adaptive re-use.

This can and does happen in other parts of Australia and overseas where power stations have been safely repurposed as art galleries, museums, community hubs, and commercial precincts, often retaining key elements of the original structure.

For the record, if we had a good viable proposal for safe, adaptive re-use, I would have supported the retention of the turbine hall and the control room, and removal of the briquette factories.

Be that as it may, Heritage Victoria granted a demolition permit in June 2018 and the power station was slated for demolition.

The central argument in favour of demolition was that a company called Gippsland Infrastructure (which replaced another company called Coal Energy Australia at the last minute) needed the power station removed in order to carry out its planned activities at the briquette factories site.

Demolition including the felling of two of the four chimneys proceeded throughout 2019, but the briquette factories remain idle.

To the best of my knowledge Gippsland Infrastructure, a $2 company formed in 2017 as it happens, has no business case, no product, no market, no working capital, and no employees.

Those who were celebrating the removal of a Latrobe Valley ‘eyesore’, including parts of the regional media, never really studied the demolition permit closely enough. The briquette

Backing Chester on Highway duplication

REGARDING the “blame game” between the state and federal politicians about the funding of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale.

I would personally back Darren Chester on this issue.

The funding is there, but because the state government has been stalling on the issue, it now requires additional funds.

Harriet Shing needs to exert more pressure on the state government to get the work completed.

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

Enjoyed the letter (1)

YOUR staff must have been rolling around on the floor laughing with the letter regarding daylight saving on Thursday, June 18 edition of The Express.

The sun comes up and the sun goes down, clocks have no influence.

Maybe the writer was trying to have a huge joke or possibly originates from Queensland where reasons not to have daylight saving abound.

Our son (an ex-Victorian) has been living and working in Mackay, North Queensland for 20 years, his staff work their own version of daylight saving in the summer months commencing at 6am so each to

their own, and not only that, many other organisations do the same without any effect on the environment.

Noel Burrows, Traralgon

Enjoyed the letter (2)

IF Ian Baldock (opinion June 18) had included that children would get their proper sleep, that cows would be happier being milked at the right time and our curtains would fade less then it would have been the best anti daylight saving letter I have read.

Just the same it gave my wife and I the best laugh we have had for years.

Barry Quirk, Morwell

To my dear friend Jarrad Lovison

I’VE been seeing your face a lot lately, Lovo.

In my dreams you are the same as your friendship, solid and true, unwavering despite the years and miles that may be between us; and then when I wake I see your face staring out from the news articles.

But they are not the same people.

You see, the newspapers and radio keep labelling you a “drug dealer”, reducing you to the sum of two derisive words.

I guess that’s what happens when there’s a story to be told and papers sell with headlines.

But your true story is etched deep into the hearts of the people who knew you.

Those who shared your pain and struggles.

It’s easy for people to judge when they haven’t walked in those big shoes.

Shoes to match the biggest heart and that oversized hug that offered warmth and understanding - no judgment. I reckon these journos could take a leaf out of your book.

You will be sorely missed my friend.

Hayley Sestokas, Sale Ed’s note: The newspapers Hayley refers to in her letter do not include the Latrobe Valley Express.

Great story

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed Monday’s story on the Lambert family and the arrival of the two babies Jewel and Thomas on the same day. Thank you for sharing a wonderful story.

Betty Buckley, Morwell

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factories, arguably in worse condition, were never going to be demolished according to the permit but apparently reused by the elusive Gippsland Infrastructure.

So all up a loss for those who supported retention, a loss for those who wanted the ‘eyesore’ completely removed, and a loss for those who wanted a new business operating at the site.

It is also a loss for local groups who were concerned about asbestos removal since the briquette factories also contain this material.

The briquette factories remain and it begs a number of unanswered questions.

Was Gippsland Infrastructure ever a serious business proposition?

Is spending $26 million on a partial demolition good value for money?

What will happen to the site now and who will be liable for its future maintenance?

Erik Eklund, Churchill

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It is obvious that there are two sides to every argument.

While some may claim that “Green Progress” is more important than the opinions of local landowners, is this really any different to stealing land from indigenous tribes for “The Greater Good”?

Graeme Wilson, Delburn

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Online comments

Hot topic: The new Morwell sign stirred debate on Facebook.

Ant Costin: It looks great and provides a modern, stylish identity for Morwell. Well done folks.

Scott Cooper: Makes it a little harder to clean this joint back up and get it flowing again when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filled with know-all negative people. Morwell is out of touch but gotta start somewhere. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t please everyone.

Chris Lee: Good on you, for trying to make the place look more inviting. There are some people who will appreciate the effort.

Emily Rose: I wish they would just admit the M is backwards.

Joslyn Edebohls: I hope we get one for Moe. Renae Steer: What a waste of money. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CHANGES TO HOUSEHOLD AND PUBLIC GATHERINGSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Janet Price: Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t people do the right thing and consider the needs of the whole community? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not that hard. I really feel for our fabulous businesses that have been so ready to open up to us all again only to have their hopes dashed by a selfish minority.

Sharon Kelly: What did you expect from mass gatherings? Putting people and businesses at risk. Not helpful, not appropriate, not useful ... just selfish.

Jade Farmer: They never should have been relaxed.

Kris Cee: Remember: nothing has changed. Our immune systems havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten stronger, there is no vaccine, there is no cure. People are still getting it, getting sick, and dying from it. The only thing that has changed is the easing of restrictions. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reply to numpty conspiracy theory comment responses. So donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother.

Linda North: The protests would have gone ahead with or without Dan Andrews permission. Stop blaming the man - bloody hard to please everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CLANCEY: COUNCIL WILL DELIVER BALANCED BUDGETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dale Foster: Good decision.

Terry Giblett: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a â&#x20AC;&#x153;draftâ&#x20AC;? at this stage.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz: Did you ask the community if that is what they wanted and they would be happy with the ramifications?

Tracy Bryce: Put money into smaller sporting clubs, they are the ones struggling at the moment. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AUSTRALIAN PAPER EMPLOYEES LOCKED OUT OF MARYVALE MILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mark Ingram: Watch Dan the man send in the police to break up the picket line and fine all the workers for not social distancing.

Clint Pip Wurlod: We only want to roll our EBA over and a small pay rise. Last EBA we had a pay freeze and gave them 3 hours a week for no pay (total of 12 weeks over the EBA).

Rohan Willcock: Does that mean the toilet paper pandemic will start again?

Glyn Castanelli: Reverse strike. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NEW COVID-19 CASE IN THE VALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shelley Goldsbrough: Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mix with your immediate family when you can mix with people at a gym, school etc. Madness at places like Bunnings and the supermarket. It has to be all or nothing!

Sue Seegers: Would anyone be surprised? Really? People flocking to toy sales, shopping because they feel like it, gettogethers with no social distancing. When the last lot of restrictions lifted it seems people thought everything was back to normal. We are still meant to be social distancing and not going out unless we need to.

Audrey Naismith: It is what it is, with the easing of lockdown people are going to get the virus, the sky is not falling. Just try and minimise your chance of infection by washing hands, keep a safe distance, that is all we can do.

Ione Berkelmans: No surprises there, drove past Fountain Gate at closing time on Sunday and there were a lot of cars leaving and heading in your direction and seen it at other closing times too.

Erny Ernst: Not surprising given the number of muppets at the shopping centres who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about social distancing.

Ted Priest: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not surprised with all the city people flooding the region over the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday weekend and all the locals driving off to Melbourne and visiting family friends, packed out shopping centres, no one practising social distancing measures.

Thanks to all those selfish arrogant entitled morons we will be back in lockdown again. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RETAILER IS ON THE REBOUNDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mary Mattheyse: Lovely photo of you Sharon, and a great news story!

Congratulations - Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure a lot of this is due to your efforts.

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Heather Hall: Good job Sharon and fabulous photo.

Janaki Jeni Grubb: We love and need Ishka in Traralgon. Wonderful staff and products.

Tanya Trost: Amazing news.

Michelle Frost: So happy to hear this Sharon and I look forward to coming in and seeing you all again soon!

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Grand weekend ahead for Richard

LATROBE Valley identity Richard Elkington will be installed as the Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria on Saturday.

The Freemasons organisation is heavily involved in charitable works across Victoria, as well as its 8000 members practicing self-improvement and community works.

This weekend’s ceremony will be different to the usual annual events which are full of pomp and circumstance.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited number of people will be able to be present. However, the event will be live-streamed to members across Victoria.

Born in Yallourn, Mr Elkington, 69, is well known throughout Gippsland, having occupied a series of senior management posts in the Latrobe Valley Power Industry since commencement as a cadet engineer in 1970.

From initial appointment as Operations Manager at Yallourn Power Station, he retired as executive general manager of People and Positioning at Loy Yang Power (now AGL Loy Yang) and currently serves as chair of Regional Development Australia, Gippsland.

Since 2010, he has been a Director of Paradise Consulting Pty Ltd, providing management and strategic planning services to a range of Gippsland business services.

Mr Elkington’s installation as Freemasons Grand Master follows 40 years’ membership.

He joined the Heyfield Lodge in 1980, and has been a member of many Masonic Orders.

“The basic purpose of Freemasonry is to make better men out of good men, better fathers, better husbands, better brothers and better sons,” Mr Elkington said.

“We try to place emphasis on the individual man by strengthening his

character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook and broadening his mental horizons.

“We have a long and proud history, particularly noticeable in Regional Victoria, of Civic and Community Leadership.

Mr Elkington is fully supported by wife Kathleen, a former Director of Nursing at Brookfield Park Nursing Home at Traralgon.

Kathleen is well known for her own community service work through the Rotary Club of Morwell.

Richard’s other involvements include having been a presenter of Gippsland Community Radio, treasurer of the Mid Gippsland Football League, and as a performer with the Latrobe Light Opera Society.

He was also chair of Gippsland Water; is a life member of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and has served the community of a large number of boards and committees.

Richard and Kathleen have two sons: Jeremy is Head of Art at Traralgon Secondary College; Andrew teaches psychology at Dandenong.

Andrew and nephew Alexander recently took the step to also join the fraternity.

The Grand Installation this Saturday marks the start of an appointment that will see him regularly visiting the members of the 250 lodges across Victoria.

He has a particular interest in developing tomorrow’s leaders, and as well as practical training, is keen on the organisation’s many scholarships and bursaries for students.

The Freemasons Foundation Victoria has given millions of dollars in charitable donations over the past decade, including speedy relief to bushfire causes across Gippsland this year.

Memorable moment: Latrobe Valley identity Richard Elkington will be installed as the Grand Master of Freemasons photograph hayley mills Victoria on Saturday.

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The Range Retirement Village is a retirement living estate in Moe, boasting high quality bespoke residential villas set inside a secure, gated community.

Set in attractive, well-manicured surrounds, retirees have been pleasantly surprised with The Range’s elegant two and three bedroom independent living villas.

Each villa is self-contained, including a private garden and locked garage, suitable for individuals wanting greater independence.

Residents are offered a range of activities, scheduled shopping outings, while they are encouraged to continue their regular activities and associations outside the village.

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News in brief Rosedale Historical Society rooms to open

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Federal Member for Monash Russell Broadbent said that energy bills are one of the big expenses for dairy farmers and the Commonwealth Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy Efficient Communities Program was targeted to help them reduce energy costs whilst lowering emissions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dairy industry is a significant contributor to Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and without dairy farmers there simply is no industry,â&#x20AC;? Mr Broadbent said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In these tough economic times, anything that can help lower the

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Grants are targeted towards identifying and putting in place better systems to manage energy usage for dairy farmers and can be used to assist farmers audit their on-farm energy usage, replace existing equipment with higher efficiency equipment and make the changes required to help an existing system run more efficiently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing this support to our dairy farmers results in less expense and more money for farming families, leading to greater peace of mind for them during this challenging period of economic uncertainty,â&#x20AC;? Mr Broadbent said.

The Energy Efficient Communities Program was announced as part of the Commonwealth Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Climate Solutions Package in the 2019 Federal Budget with an estimated $10 million specifically available for the dairy round.

To ensure an equitable distribution across dairying regions, funding will be available in each state in proportion to the number of dairy farms.

Grant guidelines and application forms for the dairy round are available at www.business. gov.au, or by telephone on 13 28 46.

Applications close on August 17, 2020.

THE first opening of the Rosedale and District Historical Society rooms since the COVID-19 lockdown will be on Sunday, July 12.

The proceedings in the form of a barbecue and meeting will commence at noon.

The opening will be in accordance with current government health regulations and the use of sanitiser provided by the society will be mandatory.

The society will maintain 1.5 metre social distancing with 4 square metres limit per person and a maximum of 20 people being able to be in the rooms at one time.

Subject to future government regulation changes, the society hope to open every Tuesday between 10am-noon and the second Sunday of the month between 1.30pm-4pm.

This meeting is the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AGM and a donation of $10 towards the cost of food for the barbecue would be welcome.

New members are welcome and for further information and bookings please phone Marion on 0432 579 757.

Inner Gippsland Writeability Group workshop

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

Ellena Savage will run a creative nonfiction workshop exploring two distinct life-writing sub-genres: memoir and the personal essay.

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

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

Ms Savage is an author and educator.

Her first essay collection, Blueberries, was published earlier this year.

For further details and bookings contact Jess on 0431 275 526 or email moewriteability@gmail.com. This event is made possible by Writers Victoria and the Grace Marion Wilson Trust.

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Step out in July with Ben Cruachan Walking Club Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

ALTHOUGH winter is often a season for sitting by a warm fire, the members of Ben Cruachan Walking Club get warm twice, as they stay fit tramping through beautiful Gippsland.

On Wednesday, July 8 they will take advantage of an historic cruise on the Rubeena along the Sale canal to the famous swing bridge designed by John Granger.

The group will watch it open to allow boats to pass.

Afterwards they will have a walking tour of Sale’s historic buildings led by knowledgeable local historian Val Walker.

On Saturday, July 4, the club explores the Toongabbie to Cowwarr Rail Trail walking through one of the most interesting sections of the rail trail passing through farm land and Gippsland Plains grassy woodlands.

The trail is flat and well surfaced making for easy walking.

On Saturday, July 11 they will visit beautiful Mitchell River National Park for the much anticipated Roaring Mag Falls walk situated in the secluded eastern escarpment.

The club will have spectacular views across and down to the river valley guaranteed and hopefully the beauty of a roaring waterfall as well.

On Saturday, July 25, the club will explore the Tyers Gorge, and Peterson’s Lookout perched high above the Tyers River.

The walk will include another seldom-visited vantage point within the gorge and inspection of an old timber mill site.

All walkers can check out further details and meeting time and place on the club website.

Everyone needs to book in with the walks leader before the day, and visitors are welcome.

There are a few additional walks available in July, as well as a calendar for the year’s rambles.

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

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

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

The project features chief investigator Louise McLean, co-investigators Dr Emily Berger and Dr Matthew Carroll, and student researcher Katelyn O’Donohue.

A $20 Woolworths Gift Card is available for your participation in a phone or online video interview.

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

RACV Solar makes a splash in Mirboo North

AS part of the Mirboo North pool redevelopment a new solar powered heat pump will be installed on the roof of the new building.

The upgrade has been made possible through a generous $25,000 in-kind donation by local business Gippsland Solar, now known as RACV Solar.

This will provide benefits for the community for many years to come.

These heat pumps are much more efficient than traditional systems and will keep the pool at the optimum temperature for longer periods.

This means the pool will be able to open for 6-8 weeks longer every year, opening earlier and closing later.

The heat pumps will be powered by a 70kW (200 panel) solar power system installed on the roof of the new building.

“We are thrilled to support this upgrade to the new Mirboo North pool,” RACV Solar chief executive officer Andy McCarthy said.

“Through a significant

Out and about: Ben Cruachan Walking Club on one of their walks. contribution from our Gippsland Solar Community Fund, and the generous support of our suppliers at Trina Solar and Enphase, we have been able to ensure the pool is open for much longer each year with the latest pool heating technology, and ensure lower electricity bills through the installation of a 70kW solar system.

“As a Mirboo North family, our three boys will enjoy the benefits of this upgrade for the next 20+ years, as will hundreds of other local families. It’s a great result for the community, and for the environment, and we thank the South Gippsland Shire Council for this amazing investment into the Mirboo North community.”

Friends of Mirboo North Pool secretary Jodie Pincini thanked the company for their support.

“This announcement by RACV Solar is just amazing for us and we thank them for it,” she said.

“It is another piece of the jigsaw puzzle falling into place and demonstrates again the commitment everyone in our community has for the pool. This donation will form part of the $1 million community contribution towards the project.”

Business sponsorship packages are still available for the redevelopment, starting at $1000. For more information contact Jodie at Jodie.pincini@westnet.com.au

Morwell Police Station document signing centre to reopen

THE document signing center provided by volunteer

Justices of the Peace will resume as from Wednesday, July 1 and thereafter each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am until 2pm.

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

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

1. Bring your own pen for signing.

2. Maintain social distances as indicated at the Police Station.

3. Do not visit if you are sick.

Transform your life

Do you want to take control of your life and make positive changes?

For the past eight years, that is what the women attending the Increasing Women’s Options course at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House, have had the opportunity to do. “The positive response from past participants has been overwhelming. Often life experiences can lead to a loss of confidence and self-esteem, loss of direction and increased anxiety, which can hold you back from living your best life,” Adult Education officer Julie Callahan said.

“However, this life changing course enables women to identify and build on their strengths, improve communication skills and increase their confidence and skills to pursue their goals.

“We are so impressed with the transformation women

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can make to their lives after attending this course we have renamed it ‘Transforming Women’.

“Our wonderful transformation facilitator Aisha Alim brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in personal development, workshop facilitation and life coaching and has a passion for empowering people to develop a positive mindset, find their true purpose and live a happier and healthier lifestyle.”

The Transforming Women program is full of fun, challenges and new experiences to assist women discover and explore their potential. It is ideal for those wishing to return to study, re-enter the workforce and explore new opportunities.

The Transforming Women program will be held on Tuesdays starting mid-July to December.

For further information please phone 5174 6199 or drop into 11-13 Breed Street, Traralgon.

Warm Safe Home project raises awareness of elder abuse

IN many cultures, the home is key to people’s sense of safety.

However, in elder abuse situations, the home can become a place of danger.

Latrobe City Council, through its Living Well Latrobe initiative, is supporting the Warm Safe Home Project that uses art-making to start conversations about elder abuse.

Mayor Dan Clancey said elder abuse can go unnoticed because of shame or fear.

“Sadly, one in ten older people experience elder abuse. The abuse is often perpetrated by family members or friends, even care-givers and other professionals, and can range from financial or emotional to physical or sexual. It’s an insidious form of violence that leaves the victim feeling particularly vulnerable in their own home,” Cr Clancey said.

“We know that the rates of abuse have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic and with Elder Abuse Awareness Day taking place on 15 June, this is a perfect time to raise the community’s understanding of this issue. The Warm Safe Home project allows the wider community to start the sometimes difficult conversation about elder abuse.

“This project is a creative conversation starter, a way to acknowledge that abuse is happening in our midst and to encourage people to talk about it openly. Everyone has the right to live free from violence but there may be a generational taboo around sharing this kind of personal and painful information or seeking help.”

The Warm Safe Home project encourages you to write a positive message in response to prescribed questions around what being safe at home means, and then to design a cardboard house for display.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the beautiful designs our community comes up with. Your cardboard houses can be displayed at your own home or in our libraries. And we know that they will be filled with love and heartfelt messages of support that can kick-start an important awareness campaign to find ways to reduce the impact of this terrible form of abuse,” Cr Clancey said.

To find out more about the project, visit www.latrobe. vic.gov.au and download an information flyer and template.

The Warm Safe Home Project was designed by the South West Victoria Elder Abuse Prevention Network, coordinated by South West Carer and Respite Services Network.

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

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

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

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Gippsland businesses benefit from full refunds

TREASURER TIM PALLAS THE state government has released its figures on how many Gippsland businesses have been supported through its COVID-19 economic survival packages.

Treasurer Tim Pallas announced that nearly 300 Gippsland businesses had received full payroll tax refunds for the 2019/20 financial year, totalling more than $4.7 million in support.

Mr Pallas also said more than 1650 Gippsland businesses had been paid a one-off $10,000 Business Support Fund grant to help with operational costs such as salaries and utilities.

“The coronavirus pandemic has clearly had a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods - but we’re giving local businesses the support they need to survive,” Mr Pallas said.

However, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said that while this government support was welcomed, other initiatives were needed to instil confidence in the local business community.

Mr Northe said some business owners had contacted him with concerns over long waiting times for the business support fund and restrictions that applied to certain sectors or industries.

“Improving cash flow arrangements for contractors working on government projects is also a matter that I have raised in Parliament and to the attention of the Treasurer,” Mr Northe said.

Get ready: The ATO is advising people to act now to improve their experience at tax time.

Set yourself up for a smoother tax time THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising people to act now to improve their tax time experience.

There are some simple things taxpayers can do now to ensure they can lodge their tax return quickly, securely, and smoothly.

“If you are planning on lodging your own return, you can’t beat the ease and accessibility of the ATO’s online myTax service. It has almost completely replaced paper lodgments,” ATO assistant commissioner Karen Foat said.

“It’s no surprise that myTax, which processes most refunds in less than 2 weeks and many in under a week, is growing in popularity.

“Most people with simple tax affairs can lodge in under half-an-hour from the comfort of their own homes.

“For most people a lot of their income will be automatically included in their return by the end of July, making it even easier.

“But there are two main speed-bumps that taxpayers hit when lodging online via myTax for the first time. The first is linking their myGov account to the ATO’s online services.”

Avoid Speedbump 1: Link myGov to the ATO now if you plan to do your own return

“My number one piece of advice for people who are going to use myTax for the first time is to log into your myGov account and link to the ATO well before tax time. You’ll be prompted to answer two questions, based on your records, such as an income statement or Centrelink payment summary from the past 2 years, or your bank account details,” Ms Foat said.

Those who don’t have enough information to confirm their identity will need to phone the ATO to get a unique linking code, which can be entered instead of answering the questions.

To speed up the process, taxpayers need to have their identification information ready when they call the ATO, such as their Tax File Number and their driver’s licence, or Medicare card.

“Needing a linking code was the number 1 reason that people called us last July.While this is a vote of confidence from taxpayers eager to use myTax, it is a faster process if you get organised early,” Ms Foat said.

“If you need to call us to link, we encourage you to do so now so that you don’t hit any delays when you choose to lodge your tax return. If you need a linking code, June is a great time to get that sorted.”

After people have linked to the ATO, they can not only lodge their tax returns during tax time, but also track their refunds, access their past tax records,

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manage their super accounts, and view their income statement.

Linking myGov to the ATO also allows sole traders eligible for JobKeeper or wishing to manage their business obligations, to enrol and nominate through ATO online services via MyGov. Those who haven’t used online services before will need to follow the linking process outlined above.

Avoid Speedbump 2: Make sure your income details are complete and finalised before you lodge

“The other main delay at tax time is people lodging before they have all of the information about their income,” Ms Foat said.

For most Australians, income statements have replaced payment summaries. This means that instead of receiving a payment summary from their employer, most people’s income statements will be finalised electronically, and the information provided directly to the ATO. You can view your income statement through myGov and the information from it is automatically included in your return in myTax by the ATO. If you use a tax agent, they will also have access to this information.

Income statements show their year-to-date salary and wages, PAYG

withholding tax, and any employer super contributions in near real-time, but it is important to wait until it is finalised before lodging a tax return. Employers have until July 31 to finalise income statements.

“We often see people too eager to get a tax refund making obvious mistakes, which can either delay processing the tax return or result in a bill later on,” Ms Foat said.

“It’s important to check that your employer has finalised the information in your income statement and it is marked as ‘tax ready’ before you lodge.

“Other information from banks, health funds and government agencies will also be automatically inserted into your tax return. For most people this will happen by the end of July.

“Lodging once we have included all of your information in your tax return makes it even easier, but if you are lodging before then, make sure the information provided is complete, accurate, and up to date to avoid delays or a debt later on,” Ms Foat said.

2020 has been difficult but your tax return doesn’t need to be.

For more information visit: ■ Setting up your myGov account.

■ Link your myGov account to ATO online services.

■ Accessing your payment summary.

Inspiring teacher’s award win

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THE deputy principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School in Newborough has been recognised for his dedication with a Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Award.

Julian Blackford received the Spirit of Catholic Education award for Inspiring Learning.

St Mary’s principal Lisa Broeren said that she nominated Mr Blackford for the award due to his tireless efforts to advocate for students.

“He is passionate about ensuring all children are able to reach their potential and experience success. He leads by example and others are inspired by his faith, knowledge and pursuit of excellence,” she said.

Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood congratulated Mr Blackford.

“The Inspiring Learning award recognises outstanding commitment and contribution to Catholic education. Mr Blackford reflects the aspirations of our Catholic communities to inspire faith and inspire learning. He has contributed significantly to the learning opportunities and outcomes of students in the Diocese. We are very proud of his commitment, achievements, and service,” she said.

A further ten staff members

Accolade: Julian Blackford’s dedication to teaching has seen him win the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Award. from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Sale also received awards.

Recipients of this year’s

Catholic Education Awards will be recognised at a special Eucharist at St Joseph’s Church, Warragul, in Term 4.

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Fluffy friend: Teacher Kim Kurrle, Summer’s trainer and owner.

Cuddles all round: Blake and Oliver give Summer a hug.

Paw-fect pal: Nicola and Summer are good friends.

By TESSA RANDELLO

THE newest member of staff at Morwell Central Primary School is worth her weight in gold.

Summer the six-year-old golden retriever is a qualified therapy dog, trained to provide comfort and support to students and her presence will boost the positive climate of the school.

Summer’s owner Kim Kurrle is a teacher at the school and worked through three levels of training with summer on a three month online course run by K9 support.

Ms Kurrle said Summer always had the temperament to be a therapy dog, but only recently had her training.

“Having seen other schools which have that asset (therapy dogs) we thought it would be a great idea, our principal Justine was really keen and for her to be a part of school,” she said.

Summer’s training program started during the coronavirus lockdown so Ms Kurrle trained Summer online.

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fantastic course but it did start to get a bit tricky with some of the programs. We sent in so many videos of her,” she said.

At Morwell Central, Summer’s role includes helping to calm down anxious and aggravated students and she is even helping the younger students learn how to read.

“At the moment she is quite new so she is getting to know her way around the school getting to know the children,” Ms Kurrle said.

“The younger students can read to her, it helps their communication skills and kids who don’t really talk when other people are around can come out of their shell reading to Summer.

“We also do a Ready To Learn program, so if kids are feeling anxious they can refer to our Ready To Learn wall and choose a strategy to help them and eventually we are going to add her (Summer) to that if the kids are feeling unsettled.”

Students and teachers alike are reaping the rewards of Summer’s presence at Morwell Central Primary School

Working stress free: Teacher Nic Quenault gives Summer a photographs supplied pat while he is doing some preparation.

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Spellbound: St Paul’s Year 3 students line up their hula hoops as they prepare to get active and fit.

Come in spinner: St Paul’s student Sophie using her hula hoop to stay active at school.

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STUDENTS at St Paul’s Anglican School have been busy getting active and fit as they take part in the Jump Rope for Heart program.

A Heart Foundation fundraising initiative that was established in 1983, Jump Rope for Heart is a fun, active program of which students participate in healthy activities at school.

The students have been practicing their skills and ‘jumps’ as they prepare for their “Jump Off Day” next term.

Jump ropes are used as part of the program, but the students are also using hula hoops for different activities as well, as they can assist with hand-eye coordination and balance.

Happy students could be seen around the school jumping around and getting fit to prepare for the Jump Rope for Heart “Jump Off Day”.

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A determined lady with a heart of gold

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N many ways Maria’s story is a mother’s story.

Maria Maddalena (Sonego) Roncan OAM

I first met Maria in the 1980s, several years after her son Frankie was born with Down syndrome.

Born in Puos D’alpago, Italy

Maria would go on to have a significant influence on others as they gained encouragement and support from her or from hearing her story.

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Many have described Maria as a quiet gentle person, but I’m sure all will agree that behind the facade was a determined and tenacious personality that was absolutely driven to achieve better standards, understandings and outcomes for disability.

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Maria was a woman ahead of her time. I was inspired and motivated by Maria’s ideals and vision for a better life for people with disabilities, and attempted to translate these into my practice.

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Others have said they were influenced by Maria’s ideals long before they ever met her.

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Throughout this time and beyond, Maria remained extremely modest about her efforts and was reluctant to take credit for the impact and influence she had on so many people.

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As she often stated “what would I know, I’m just a mother”.

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Was being just a mother her driving force? Maria did not come to the disability field with tertiary education or disability training.

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She was an Italian migrant; English was not her first language.

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She was a local community resident with two children, when in 1965, Maria became a mother of a child with a disability, a role she was unprepared for.

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Being told there is something wrong with your baby is a gut wrenching moment for any parent.

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As Maria recalled “from that moment on you inhabit a different world”.

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Maria’s story is one of a mother, but it is also one of one of an activist and advocate for her son and all people with disabilities.

The difficulty for Maria was not her son’s disability but the negative attitudes and assumptions that people in the community and some professionals held about disability.

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More recently, she asked “what about university”, we know they can do it, it’s up to us to find a way. Stating “what do you think?” which really meant how will you make this happen? I received my last email from Maria only a few days before she died.

Founding member of Moe Life Skills Community Centre, disability leader and advocate.

The organisation I worked for was established by parents, including Maria, to provide much needed respite relief for families.

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I received regular updates via emails with newspaper clippings or excerpts from books or journal articles asking me what I thought and how might I apply these in my work.

November 11, 1922 - May 7, 2020

For my part, I was a new and raw recruit in the disability sector.

On meeting Maria, I was struck by her calmness, sense of purpose and willingness to share her ideas and approaches with others about working with, rather than for, people with an intellectual disability.

resigned, she stayed connected and involved.

This began her ongoing journey of seeking out information, finding appropriate support and services, and if they were not to be found, they had to be established.

I am of course very biased in my praise of Maria. But I also know there are so many others who share my thoughts and her work was officially endorsed by governments both in Australia and overseas.

This was a difficult and demanding task.

No one was more surprised than Maria when her efforts and contributions to people with a disability were recognised.

It took time, energy and was emotionally costly, but every setback strengthened Maria’s resolve to help her son and others take their rightful place in society.

In 2000, she received a certificate of appreciation from the Victorian State Government in recognition of her voluntary services to the community.

Perhaps her personal experiences had sharpened her sense of what was fair and just for people. I’ve no doubt this came at a personal cost as she tried to reconcile her increasing public life with the responsibilities of family life.

In 2003, Maria was awarded an Order of Australia medal for her community work.

The following year, Maria received an award from Italy. Her place of birth had recognised her outstanding work within Australia.

It is of course impossible in a few words to do justice to the woman Maria was, her achievements and outstanding work in the disability sector stretching back to the 1960s.

It began when Maria found informal but extremely important support among other women who were caring for their children with disabilities at home.

These women knew what they needed but no one appeared to be meeting their needs.

In the 1970s, the timely retirement of a well-respected school teacher was to have a major influence as she supported Maria and other women to develop skills in meeting procedures, lobbying and fundraising.

Their skills and confidence soared.

Not long after, a visit to state parliament to lobby for change and funding was a turning point for Maria.

During the meeting, the Minister explained there would be thousands of homeless people sleeping in parks and cardboard boxes that night.

Maria told me she didn’t know how to counteract these arguments but recognised this was ‘politics’.

She realised also there was money available - but it needed the political will to spend it.

Undeterred, funds were secured to undertake a survey of need in the Latrobe Valley.

This provided a much needed evidence base to lobby and secure funding

So many of us were fortunate to have listened and learned from Maria’s experience and insights.

Community champion: Maria Roncan made a massive contribution to the disability sector in the Latrobe Valley. photograph supplied to establish services in the Latrobe Valley.

Maria always utilised every resource at her disposal and from others to support her when required. She encouraged others to step-up. It was not enough to just be - she expected you to fight alongside her - and we did.

Maria took every opportunity to pursue systemic change. Maria was a member of the Regional Integration Board, a founding member of Moe Friends of the Disabled, and Latrobe Valley Residential Services Association (LVRSA) that formed in the early 1980s.

The LVRSA was significant as it had responsibility for the whole of the Latrobe Valley rather than a particular town.

This gave a regional perspective and clarity of purpose, as well as much needed respite support for families.

The battle for services was only one aspect of Maria’s work, the other was the achievement of genuine community inclusion.

It would be fair to say that at times Maria grew disheartened and weary with the slow pace of change, but she continued to strive to give meaning to the experiences of families who dealt with the day-to-day reality of living with disability.

Maria connected with new mothers across Australia.

She was there to support them as they set out on the journey she had already travelled; encouraging parents to want the best and expect the highest outcomes for their children.

Maria was instrumental in the establishment of Life Skills Community Centre, in Moe, an adult and community education facility for people with an intellectual disability, with the first of its purpose built facilities opening in 1986.

Maria served on the Board of Life Skills resigning only one month before her 90th birthday.

Maria was the organisation’s first life member.

Even though she had officially

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I think of Maria in these terms.

There were so many times she could have given up, but she didn’t, so many times she questioned her own abilities, but she never gave up the fight.

Her contribution to the field of disability, her life time work is immeasurable.

While Maria did not remain unaffected by her experiences she firmly rejected the concept of disability as a personal tragedy, never wanting anyone to feel sorry for her, her son, her family - she considered it a positive and enabling influence in her life.

The disability sector has lost a great leader. We all must try to do whatever we can to carry on her legacy as a tribute to the woman Maria was, a woman, so much more than just a mother.

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Phone 5174 1147 Tips for the week 2

BRENTON WIGHT

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Traralgon & Moe

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Sydney Collingwood Norm Oliver Meats Port Adelaide Richmond Carlton Norm Oliver Meats Gold Coast Shop 49 Midvalley Shopping Brisbane Centre Morwell Geelong Phone 5133 0661 Nth Melbourne Tips for the week 4

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TOTAL 15 Sydney Collingwood Port Adelaide Richmond Carlton Gold Coast Brisbane Geelong Nth Melbourne

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Sydney Collingwood Port Adelaide Richmond Essendon Gold Coast Brisbane Geelong Hawthorn

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Come Back Stronger Dear local business partners, The Coronavirus has triggered a major economic shock, and local businesses are doing it tough.

However, throughout history when transformational shocks to the economy occur, they always create opportunity too. In times of crisis, we need to push panic aside and make calm, clearheaded decisions – and look for OPPORTUNITY!

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Classifieds 51354455 classif ieds@lvexpress.com.au

to place your classified Phone:

MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S issue

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GLENGARRY Mechanics Institute public meeting.

Tri-Ennial Election of Committee of Management.

Tuesday 7 July 2020. At 8pm, at Glengarry Hall.

Contact Secretary, Joy Waltham 5192 4219.

GUITAR LESSONS

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

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

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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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Get your security doors in Colorbond colours. Call Lennie on 0438 850 287.

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Planning and Environment Act 1987 LATROBE PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment

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Situations Vacant

ICT MANAGER

FULL TIME POSITION

This role involves assisting the Senior Owners Corporation Manager with a range of key requirements, listed below. This role will require previous administration experience or real estate / property manager background. The role requires a highly motivated person who is confident in dealing with all forms of communication and a high level of computer skills. Immediate start.

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Grayson Australia is seeking an individual who is enthusiastic and motivated to work in a despatch/ manufacturing role.

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The applicant must have experience in Excel and Word computer programs and need to have a forklift licence.

Grayson Australia is a manufacturer and supplier to the food and horticulture industries for both domestic and export markets.

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STORES/SALES PERSON WANTED A full-time position is available for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work in our sales based company. The successful applicant will need to have a current driver's licence.

Job duties will include stores work, on-site deliveries, customer service, and other daily duties as required.

Trades based knowledge is preferred but not essential.

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1. Previous Experience in Aged Care an advantage.

2. Comprehensive understanding of Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Process.

3. Working knowledge of ACFI documentation and requirements.

4. Basic computer skills.

Salary packaging is available to successful permanent part-time applicants.

Essential Criteria: 1. All applicants must have a current Registration with the Midwifery and Nurses Board of Aust.

2. Current Victorian police check (within a 3 years period of date of application/employment).

Position Description may be obtained by phoning 5127 7488 during office hours.

Applications close 9th July 2020.

Letters of application forwarded to Facility Care Mgr, Latrobe Valley Village Inc, 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 or emailed to admin@lvvillage.com.au.

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OUTAGE AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lendlease Services Pty Ltd is seeking expression of interest from experienced and qualified personnel for upcoming Major Outage Works for the following positions:

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions our office is not open to the general public. An application form link will be sent out on receipt of expression of interest.

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

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

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Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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To be successful in this role you will have: â&#x2014;? Demonstrated skills in carpentry, engineering and/or general facility maintenance, with knowledge/understanding of all building services systems â&#x2014;? Relevant trade qualification (preferred) â&#x2014;? Demonstrated skills in general grounds maintenance, painting, HVAC, fire, hydraulics and electrical knowledge â&#x2014;? Knowledge and skills working with plant and equipment Enquiries to Anne Brennan, Facility Manager on 03 5174 4628.

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Reporting to the Business Manager, the Manager - Business Services will assist the Business Manager in the financial and general business management of the School. The Manager Business Services will ensure the provision and effectiveness of the financial systems, processes and standards which includes supervising payroll, accounts receivable/payable and management of the grounds and maintenance team.

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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Morwell

PASTRY COOK/MANAGER A qualified person is required in a local bakery in Morwell. Must be able to perform all aspects of the trade and be able to work in a small team environment.

Leadership skills are required. Flexible hours and an attractive salary are offered.

For more information please call 5133 8068.

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Front of House Table Staff Hog's Traralgon is seeking new team members post Covid 19 shut down. Front of house Table Staff are required. The position is suited to uni students, school leavers and mature aged applicants are also encouraged to apply.

If you have a 'can do' attitude, please drop your resume in store this coming Thursday or Saturday between 3-4.30pm.

St Vincent’s is a Catholic primary school located in Morwell with a current enrolment of 220 students.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for a part-time (Thursdays and Fridays) fixed position as a Classroom Teacher.

Special Requirements: ● VIT registration / current police check ● A full curriculum vitae with a covering letter and contact details of three referees ● Completed application form Please email the Principal for a role description and application form.

Mrs Teresa Greenough, Principal principal@stvmorwell.catholic.edu.au Enquires welcome, please call 03 5134 2060.

Applications close: 4pm Thursday, 2nd July 2020.

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Fulham Correctional Centre - Sale Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st August 2020 to 30th June 2021are being sought. Separate tenders are called for the following categories: ● Dairy Products (excluding Milk/Cream) ● Milk and Cream ● Eggs ● Fruit and Vegetables ● Wholesale Dry and Frozen Goods (includes Frozen Seafood) ● Fresh Meat ● Halal Meat ● Smallgoods ● Poultry Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for an 900+ bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service.

Tender documents will be supplied on request.

For further details contact Kim Andrew - Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au Closing date: end of business Friday, 10th July 2020.

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We are greatly saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our former work colleague and friend Stuart. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.

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ROW, Raymond George.

Passed away 25 years ago, aged 55 years.

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Passed away peacefully on 17 June 2020.

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JUSTICE, Paul (Snowy).

18/6/2020.

Our thoughts are with Heather and Snow's family at this sad time.

Friday nights will never be the same without you Snowy, as you sat in your corner and sold raffle tickets for our Golf and Angling Clubs.

We will miss your fun, laughter and easy going ways.

Rest Easy Mate Members and Staff of Yallourn/Newborough RSL. NOLDER, Lillian Joyce.

30/10/1948 - 18/6/2020.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Henry, Peter and Beth and Penny.

Cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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BURGE, Heather Mary.

25/5/1939 - 27/6/2007.

Today, tomorrow and forever in my heart.

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27/6/2010.

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Trackside: Moe will be the scene of a strong nine-race card of thoroughbred racing today.

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HORSE RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

RISING star Ben Allen makes his return to the riding ranks at Moe today.

Allen, regarded as one of the state’s most talented young riders, has been off the scene with a broken wrist since at fall at Pakenham on May 14.

But the 21-year-old says he is right to go and a book of five rides on today’s program.

“I’ve never been more determined to ride well and I can’t wait to get back out there,” Allen told Racing.com.

Allen is closing in on 400 winners, a fine achievement considering this is just his fifth full season as a jockey.

Of his five rides, two are for Cranbourne

trainer John Leek - Saskia Rain (r4, no.11) and Bouffon (r9, no.9).

Interest also surrounds the appearance of a debutant for Sale trainer Cliff Murray.

Willygood, a daughter of Reset, opened $101 with Sportsbet, but her price has been trimmed into $11.

She will be partnered in her first start by apprentice jockey Georgina Cartwright.

The best race on the card looms as the Ladbrokes Benchmark 64 Handicap (1208m).

It is an event highlighted by the return to the races of Western Wingo for Anthony Freedman, who has made a solid impression in his three starts to date.

Hometown trainer Peter Gelagotis saddles up proven performer Kamien in the same race.

Kamien, who has been competitive at

Churchill baseballers eye return to diamond BASEBALL

By TESSA RANDELLO

CHURCHILL Baseball Club is pushing ahead with training while they wait on confirmation for the start of the baseball season.

Training has been running for the past month for junior teams on Saturdays and senior teams on Sundays.

Churchill Baseball Club president Gregg Duncan said the dates for the LVBL season to start are not set in stone yet.

“Our juniors are back to full contact training, we have full numbers through the juniors with ten coaches.

We have league meeting early next week to work out exactly when the season will start,” he said.

“July 11 will probably be a good date for us to start the juniors off.

“We have our T-Ball and our Under13s and our Under-16s training in the usual time slot as they would for games so that when we come back families are already committed to those times which will be a smoother

transition once games are on. Senior baseball was looking like a July 18 start, but we have hit a little hurdle so those dates aren’t confirmed.”

Duncan said if the senior season was able to start on July 18 it would run until October 4.

“We have a lot of senior players that double up between leagues so we had to wait for confirmation that there would not be restriction around that, the last thing that we heard was that there would not be restrictions around that, which is great,” he said.

“To be honest juniors and seniors are probably learning a lot more through the training, we have had some great sessions over the last few weeks.

“Players are welcome to come down, there will be free registration for training sessions.

“We have T-ball running from 12.30pm until 1.30pm on Saturday and our Under-13s and Under-16s are 2pm until 3.30pm and seniors are training on a Sunday at 1pm until 4pm.”

metropolitan level in Adelaide, won his maiden on a heavy track at Bairnsdale.

He is one of two horses for Gelagotis later in the card, with emerging talent Creative Lad resuming in the Moe Optical Class 1 Handicap (1008m).

Other hometown horses on the program are The Cheeseman (r1, no.7),Wonderful Phrase (r1, no.12), Sheeza Factor (r2, no.17), Magic Kappy (r3, no.9), Heartland Raider (r6, no.8) and The Great Bratski (r8, no.11).

The nine-race card has attracted strong interest with 135 starters accepted as of last night.

The track was posted a Heavy 9 and despite some periods of sunshine yesterday, is likely to stay in that range come race time.

Racing is from 12.30pm, with the last at 4.30pm.

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Kipling meets with triumph GREYHOUNDS

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

KIPLING recorded a fifth consecutive win to claim the 440m grade five final at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday.

The dog, trained by Robert Camilleri at Lara, justified his favouritism, winning in 24.86 seconds.

In second place was Rocket Boy, prepared at Balliang by Lisa Delbridge, whose husband Mark trained third placegetter Ivoria Bale.

Duke of Airly finished fourth for Sale trainer Bruce Russell.

Mark Delbridge enjoyed success at Sale on Sunday, training two winners.

Fergusta Bale won race nine, a 440m event restricted to dogs with two or three wins, in 25.02s.

Fernandes, trained by Paul Anderton at Devon Meadows, finished second ahead of another Delbridge runner, Javier Bale.

Omega Dodge, trained by Heather Harper at Seaspray, finished fourth, just outside the placings.

Delbridge produced the quinella in race 10, the 440m grade, with Confront winning in 25.05s ahead of Zipping Imogen.

The heats of the 440m maiden series were held on Sunday, with the final seven days later.

The first heat, race one on the card,

was won by Sunshine Spolly, trained by Steven Spoljaric at Kilmany.

The dog won his first race in seven attempts in 25.21s, 4.36s ahead of Somerton Osprey, trained by Lindsay Fulford at Maffra.

The second heat was taken out by debutant Baby Talk, trained at Cranbourne South by John Paraskevas, in 25.1s, 5.74s ahead of Armin, trained

by Jennifer Gill at Woodside.

Airly Liberty was not far behind, finishing third for Sale trainer Lesley Russell.

West Of Westeros, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, won race three, a 440m mixed grade six and seven, claiming a second win from three starts.

The dog kicked in the home straight, passing leader Star Platinum, trained

by Cheryle Ragen at Kilmany, to win in 25.08s.

Omega Cimarron finished third for Seaspray trainer Barry Harper.

Incognito didn’t go unnoticed in winning race four, a 520m race restricted to dogs with one to three wins, in 29.66s for Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith.

In second place was Panda Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, while Diamond Cartel, trained at Bundalaguah by Corey Fulford, came third backing up from a win on Friday night at Sale.

Dr Rozzie, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, won race five, another

520m race restricted to dogs with one to three wins.

Dr Rozzie, didn’t have the best start, but recovered to take the lead by the bend and won in 29.61s, ahead of Airly Pablo, trained by Lesley Russell at Sale, and McMahon’s Claydon.

Airly Cleaner notched up back-to-back wins for Sale trainer Kym Russell, claiming victory in race 11, a 440m grade five, in 25.02s.

It became a race of four after a collision in the back straight, with Just Burning finishing second for Kilmany trainer Aiden Andrews and Sweet Demi third for McMahon.

Old Town Road returned to the winners’ circle for the first time since September after victory in race 12, a 440m grade five, for Briagolong trainer Matthew Clark in 25.1s.

Airly Spence finished second for Kym Russell, with Inuka third for McMahon.

Lara trainer Deb Coleman had a quinella in race six, the 440m mixed grade four and five, with SlingshotTitan (27.79s) winning ahead of Zipping Zarbo.

The run of Madalia Maggie, trained by John Connor at Rosedale, was impeded by a collision on the home turn, but recovered to finish third.

Connor’s Madalia Champ finished second in race eight, a 520m mixed grade four and five, which was won by Avalanche, trained by Jason Thompson at Pearcedale, in 29.55s.

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IN BRIEF

Nominations open GIPPSTAR nominations are now open for May and June.

You can recognise the sporting achievements of a Gippsland athlete or any of the following categories: ■ Team of the Year ■ Club of the Year ■ Special Achiever Award ■ Gippsland Sporting Champion Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Gippsland Sports Academy website www.sportgippsland.org.au/gippstar/ Please note due to the current COVID-19 situation, and no sport over recent months, GippSport will be accepting any sporting achievements that have taken place during the Gippstar year (July 2019-June 2020).

Get active Gippsland GIPPSPORT is encouraging the Gippsland Community to be physically active on the weekend of July 4-5 by completing 30 minutes or more of exercise.

They are hosting a second virtual event which is free to enter and participants can go into the draw to win some really cool prizes.

Individuals have the chance to win a FitBit or prize equalling to the same value.

Clubs, organisations and workplaces with five or more registrations will go into the draw to win a $200 sports voucher.

For more information, visit gippsport.com. au/gippsport-virtual/

Grants to assist local clubs SPORT

By TESSA RANDELLO

FOUR sporting clubs in the Latrobe Valley will share in almost $11,000 as part of the state’s Active Club Grants.

Morwell Netball Association were granted $3000 to introduce six new teams in the social female only competition, including skill development for girls aged 6-9.

Morwell Pegasus Soccer Club received $1692 to introduce a Soccer Mums Program, a social initiative for mothers.

Southside Junior Football Club gained $3000 to start a girls Under-12 team to provide an opportunity for young girls without having to play in mixed teams.

Finally, Churchill Baseball Club acquired $2964.90 for a T-Ball program to build the confidence and fundamental skills of baseball in junior players.

Churchill Baseball Club president Gregg Duncan said the grant will allow the club to build on recruitment numbers, especially in the junior teams.

“We are looking at running a kind of pre-season, six week modified program and of course coronavirus might have an impact on that. We are hoping to get T-Ball, which is a modified version of the game, and get some equipment for that,” Duncan said.

“It was a pretty simple application,

Grants for safer canteens ONE of the state’s longest running community football partnerships is set to continue into an 11th year, with Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) extending their commitment with AFL Victoria for an additional three seasons.

ESV will invest $90,000 over the next three years in its Safer Canteens grants program, which provides grants of up to $1000 to football and netball clubs across Victoria to replace old and sometimes dangerous equipment in their club canteens.

The partnership will support community football during this difficult year and into 2021 and 2022, boosting local regional and suburban economies.

Since 2018, Safer Canteens, has provided funding for 57 clubs around the state to allow them to replace old or inefficient gas and electrical appliances with new and safer appliances. Clubs can apply for up to $1000 to replace old or faulty electrical or gas appliances in their canteen.

For more information, visit esv.vic.gov.au/ AFL-canteen-grants or aflvic.com.au.

Home run: Member for Russell Northe and Churchill Baseball Club president Gregg Duncan are excited for new opportunities the VicHealth grant will allow at the club. photograph hayley mills it is one that I would recommend. It was a sort of one step process.”

“As part of the VicHealth grant the Churchill Baseball Club is involved with the This Girl Can initiative, to encourage more female participation.

“Our T-Ball team is currently looking at about 70 per cent female participation, we have a female coach for the team and a female chief executive which is really good.”

Member for Morwell Russell Northe said it was great to see a range of local recipients of the Active Club Grants.

“Sport and recreation is just fantastic and mainly run by volunteers who put in a lot of time and effort to ensure that people have the opportunity to participate,” he said.

“Hopefully it will encourage people to participate in local sports and that is what it’s all about.”

VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio said the Active Club Grants will support sporting clubs to encourage locals to enjoy better health through community sport.

“We know sports clubs are the heart and soul of their communities and we’ve heard from so many Victorians who’ve really missed playing the sport they love and seeing their team mates,” he said.

Approaching stoppage time SOCCER

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

Clock’s ticking: The Latrobe Valley Soccer League season’s future will be determined within the next fortnight. file photograph

THIS is a make or break week when it comes to the 2020 Latrobe Valley Soccer League premiership season.

The LVSL board has set a timeline of 5pm on June 30 for Sports and Recreation Victoria and Football Victoria to provide answers on a set of 10 questions.

The questions relate to advice around crowd numbers, social distancing requirements, facilities, change rooms, hospitality services and fee structures for clubs, players and referees.

LVSL president Allan Roberts told The Express that the clock is well and truly ticking.

“We have constantly requested

answers from Sports and Recreation Victoria and Football Victoria to questions that will allow our member clubs to make an informed decision to a potential return to competition in a safe, sustainable and financially viable manner,” Roberts said.

“If we don’t get any answers by June 30 then it is a done deal, the season will be cancelled with immediate effect.

“But if we do get the answers before the deadline, then our member clubs will have 3-4 days to digest that information with the view of voting whether to recommence our season.

“We have another meeting on July 3, so if the information has been provided, the vote on the season will take place then.”

Mr Roberts said the LVSL board and

its clubs endorsed an all-in or all-out approach to the 2020 season.

“We must move together as a collective and not put any club at risk for 2021 if they cannot participate this season,” he said.

“There is still some hope at our clubs of a season, but it is getting harder and harder for them to keep players of all ages engaged in this current environment. We thank everyone in the LVSL community for their patience and understanding.”

Mr Roberts said if the premiership season was cancelled there had been discussions over other ways for soccer to be played if restrictions ease.

“We’re committed to exploring other options, whether they be a Cup-style competition or spring competition for both the kids and the seniors,” he said.

SCOREBOARD GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Stableford, Saturday, June 13.

A Grade: D Ellwood (13) 36. B Grade: C Gosling (19) 35. C Grade: P Jordan (28) 35.

D Grade: P Bilding (32) 38. DTL: R Zomer 37; J Motta, A Auld, G Beyer 34; A Quinn 32; P Coffey, Mamun, R Madigan, D Cook 31; M Soppe, B R King, B Kilday, R Davie 30 on c/b.

Stableford,Tuesday, June 16.

B & C grade: R Sands (33) 31pts. C & D grade: J Beck (38) 30pts. Barnes, L Brent 29; V Reid 28; M Dear 27.

MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, June 18.

C grade: S McKenzie (35) 39pts. B grade: A McCarthy (20) 38pts. A grade: J Robbins (15) 34pts. DTL: L Gervasi 36pts, G Renwick 34pts, J Mc Farlane 31pts, M Payne 30pts on c/b. Birdies: J Kus 4th; A McCarthy, R Thompson, N Whitelaw, D Taylor 6th.

Stableford, Saturday, June 20.

A grade: S Mills (10) 36pts on c/b. B grade: Josh Taylor (20) 37pts. C grade: J Oddy (24) 39pts. DTL: S Duff 36pts; H Kerr, M Payne, J Kus, T Whitelaw 35pts. Birdies: T Bradshaw 4th, J Smeriglio 16th.

MORWELL WOMEN

Par, June 17.

Div 1: S Caldwell (21) -2. Div 2: R Whitehead (42) -3. DTL: M Hill, C Carder, I Yoshimura. Birdies: R Whitehead, S Pearson.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford (41 players), Friday, June 12.

A grade: R Sommerville 38pts. B grade: A Shearing 37pts. DTL: B Aplin 37; P Hobson, G Geisler 36; P Buckman, R Anderson, J Poole 35. Birdies: 2nd P Robertson; 5th D Bruce, P Rosenboom, M Lewis; 11th B Dwyer.

Stableford (77 players), Saturday, June 13.

A grade: R Borg 37pts. B grade: M Poxon 39pts on c/b. DTL: A McCrorey 42; S Gould 39; P Burghardt 38; T Cross, M Lewis 37; D Baker, R Paronage, B Dwyer, R Dyke, H McNair 36; P Heathcote, G Jansen 35. NTP: 2nd J Toyne, 5th J Hasthorpe, 11th T Cross, 13th B Griffin, 15th R Daly. Birdies: 5th B Griffin, 13th B Griffin, 15th P Moss.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, June 19.

A grade: D White 40pts. B grade: J Dudek 38pts on c/b. DTL: G Roberts 38; M Hobson, R Barnes 37; B Goodwin, G Rawson 36; N Condon, B Bruerton, R Dent,

A Holcombe 35. Birdies: 5th A Holcombe; 11th R Dent, G Geisler snr; 13th N Condon, R Albanese; 15th B Goodwin, B Baldry.

Eagles: 16th G Steyn.

Two person multiplication stableford, Saturday, June 20.

Winners: M Poxon & I Charge 76pts. DTL: R Williams & R Parsonage, C Hasthorpe & L Bryant 68; P O’Connell & B Barnes 67; I & K Ashton 66; J Kerr & H McNair 65; P Grima & P Town 62. NTP: 2nd G Evison, 5th J Tabuteau, 11th R Parsonage, 13th L Snowball, 15th C Hasthorpe. Eagle: 6th J Tabuteau.

TRAFALGAR WOMEN

4BBB - round 1,Wednesday, June 17.

Winners: A McNair 34 & K Ludlow 20 40pts on c/b. Runners-up: B Lansdown 38 & C Toyne 25 40 on c/b. DTL: A Owen & K MacGregor, S Tabuteau & M Grant 40pts, C Deppeler & N Fordham 38 on c/b. NTP: 5th A Bayley, 15th A Owen. Gobblers: Last week - B Keily on the 3rd.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford 24 players,Tuesday, June 16.

Winner: G Doolan 22 on c/b. Runner-up: V Hill 22. DTL: J Robinson 22; N Mether 21; R Barsdell, S Gould, M Pugliese 19. NTP: B Keily. Bradman’s: T Price.

Stroke & putting (53 players),Thursday, June 18.

Women’s winner: C Deppeler 32.

Runner-up: O Balfour 33. DTL: N Fordham, B Keily 34; J Griffin 35. Par three event: N Fordham, B Lansdown. Putting: C Deppeler 14. NTP: C Deppeler. Bradman’s: S Williams.

Men’s winner: S Gould 31. Runner-up: L Snowball 32 on c/b. DTL: N Mether, B Ludlow, F Kiss 32 on c/b; G Harris, R Armistead 33. Par three event: S Gould, B Hardaker, R Balfour, B Ludlow. Putting: P Cooke, A Kerekes, R Williams 14. NTP: G Harris. Bradman’s: R Pyke.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (125 players),Tuesday, 9 June.

A grade: M Hurley 2 36. B grade: M Buckley 12 36. C grade: R Smith 16 33. D grade: S Dash 31 34. DTL: 35 R Gilham, V Hiriaki; 34 D Henderson; 33 M Reynolds, P Denhouting, R White, K Ashford, A Pollard, B Fromberg, R Smith, L Kurrle, W Hiriaki, D Trengrove, S Kurowski; 32 H Mayer, K O’ Brien, G Thomas, G Hayes, O Kerr, G Bland, J Cameron, I Whitehead, M Sutton, G Pearce, J Blackman; 31 J Sleswick.

Men’s stableford (203 players), Saturday, June 13.

A grade: G Graham 13 39. B grade: B Melbourne 13 39. C grade: T Hourigan 14 42. D grade: M Warne 14 40. DTL: 38 S Cogan, L Langstaff, S Henning, R Bult; 37 R Ware, J Landels, J Simic; 36 D Cooper, D Trease, A Charnley, B Fromberg, K Hall, S

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Quail; 35 K Ross, J Mooney, B Woszczeiko G Ferrel, D Simmons, L Affleck, S Brooks, M O’Neill, K O’Brien, R Smith; 34 A Milbourne, B Platt, L Ware, M Northe, J Cameron, S Price; 33 P Kalms, J Cahill, R Gilham, R Lawn, L Hornstra, J Storm, G Banks – Smith, R Cutler, K Jones, T Radford, D Canning, D Henderson.

Men’s stableford (100 players),Tuesday, June 16.

A grade: R Smith 5 33. B grade: B Farley 13 36. C grade: D Tosch 20 37. D grade: M Parekh 26 41. DTL: 37 M Van Dyke; 35 J Hagart, J Fenech, M Buckley, O Pretto; 34 D Henderson, R Elliott; 33 N Ransome, G Donoghue, R Smith; 32 G Thomas, K Hall, B Ritchie, J Cameron, E Whiting, C Barnard, K Jones.

Men’s par (192 players), Saturday, June 20.

A grade: B Dean 7 5. B grade: B Farley 13 2. C garde: L Kurrle 16 5. D grade: R White 29 3. DTL: 4 L Pollard, G Whitmore; 3 J Moon; 2 R Gilham, D Bullen; 1 S Cogan, M Jacobsen, A Pollard, R Ware, A Price; 0 E Lansdown, M Warne, M Coad, A McDonald, Z Gray, D Trengrove, G Duncan, S Henning; -1 S Brooks, G O’Brien, D Fletcher, J Simic, P Bray, T Darby, J Fenech, O Pretto, J Landels, S Duncan; -2 R Smith, R Donoghue, S Renehan, T Hourigan, J Mooney, B Wells, W McNulty, E Whiting, K Ashford.

Ainsworth shines as Gold Coast win

Gippsland targets start of junior play FOOTBALL/NETBALL

FOOTBALL

MORWELL export Ben Ainsworth again impressed as the resurgence of the Gold Coast Suns continued last weekend.

Ainsworth gathered 17 possessions (10 kicks, seven handballs) and booted as a goal as the Suns hammered Adelaide 12.10 (82) to 4.5 (29) at Metricon Stadium.

Gold Coast kept the Crows scoreless in the first quarter and extended their lead at every change in a success that lifted the Queensland club to third on the ladder.

The Suns head a list of six teams on two wins due to their superior percentage and only sit behind Port Adelaide (12 points) and Collingwood (10 points) on the AFL ladder.

In addition to his 1.2, Ainsworth laid five tackles and was among the raft of young guns to sparkle for Stuart Dew’s side.

Top draft pick Matt Rowell shone yet again with 20 possessions and two goals, while key forward Ben King slotted three majors.

The Suns face Fremantle at Metricon on Saturday.

Traralgon product Tim Membrey featured as St Kilda lost to Collingwood by 44 points at the MCG last Saturday.

Membrey finished with six possessions and 0.1 in the 12.9 (81) to 5.7 (37) loss.

St Kilda sits in 11th place with one win from three matches and plays Richmond on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.

THE Gippsland League has announced its junior football and netball competitions will begin their 2020 seasons next month.

However the league as delayed a decision on its senior competitions until after the state government’s next announcement regarding COVID-19 restrictions.

The news came after a league meeting on Tuesday night.

“The Gippsland League welcome the news from the state government to allow community sport for junior competitions to commence from June 20,” the league announced on Facebook.

“On the back of this news and after a league meeting tonight, the Gippsland League are excited to announce the fixture and operational requirements are now being prepared for a 2020 season to commence in July for Under-16s and Under-18s football and Under-13s, Under-15s and Under-17s netball subject to the return to play protocol.

“A 2020 season for the senior football and senior netball has been deferred to the next announcement of restriction easements and the release of the AFL Victoria return to play protocol.”

CENTRAL Gippsland Junior Football League is excited to announce planning is underway for a 2020 season that is intended to commence on Sunday, July 19.

The CGJFL held a league meeting on Monday in response to the recent state government announcement that stated junior community sport could commence as of this week.

Subject to the release of AFL Victoria’s return to play protocols and clarity from the state government around insurance, crowd sizes/control etc, the CGJFL, and clubs, have agreed on a nineround season dependent on sides entered from clubs for the Under-10s, Under-12s, and Under-14s mixed competitions, with every team playing each other once prior to a planned finals series.

The Youth Girls will have a 10-round home and away season, with every team playing each other twice prior to the finals.

This year there will not be Under-10 development (last year called Under-8s).

But those children are welcome at local Auskick Centres or to take part in the Under-10 competition.

The fixture and operational requirements for the CGJFL are now being prepared in preparation for the next CGJFL executive meeting scheduled on Monday, June 29.

FOOTBALL

CGJFL pinpoints a new starting date

All things considered

On the table: The Mid Gippsland Football Netball League will consider joining all six Alberton league clubs in a merged competition. file photograph

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THE Mid Gippsland Football Netball League has declared it will “seriously consider” amalgamating with the embattled Alberton league.

It comes as AFL Victoria this week released the final report of the highly anticipated G25 Strategy, recommending the two leagues merge to form one in time for the 2021 season.

The 46-page report, compiled

by ColganBauer, suggests the six Alberton league clubs integrate into the MGFNL, which would govern the new competition.

In its rationale for the recommendation, the report claims “it is forecast ... central and southern parts of Gippsland is going to have low/ no growth”.

“The amalgamation of the two leagues under the Mid Gippsland governance of the MGFNL will improve the financial position for all members,” it reads.

“A final eight structure will ensure more teams play finals, increase the number of finals played to nine - which should also improve the financial health of the competition.

“The Mid Gippsland FNL structure is financially sound with a robust governance model that can accommodate

the addition of the South Gippsland clubs and provide the opportunity for the ... clubs to be active members.”

The Alberton-Mid Gippsland proposal is almost identical to the recommendation from an AFL Gippsland review in 2018, which was rejected by MGFNL clubs.

The MGFNL opposed the merger at the time, stating it had concerns for the sustainability and viability of its clubs under a 15-team competition.

But league publicity officer Rob Popplestone said the MGFNL had been forced to reassess its position in light of the G25 Strategy interim report being handed down.

“The MGFNL will seriously

consider the recommendations and will discuss the possibility of attracting six clubs,” Popplestone told The Express.

“Even though our stance has been that three (teams from Alberton) would be the maximum we would accept, we feel as though we need to give respect to the work that’s been done.

“We will see if anything has changed but we need to make sure that taking all six clubs would be viable for both competitions.”

The MGFNL executive met last night to discuss the proposed changes with affiliate clubs.

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