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Date with Destiny

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Yinnar’s Thomas and Tessa Libreri of Destiny Band Oz have taken out the International Entertainer of the Year 2020 at the International SingerSongwriters Association Awards.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

ALL ABOUT SOLE

By KATE WITHERS

MEMBERS of the Latrobe Valley business community have spoken of concerns they are being left out in the cold by the state government’s Business Support Fund.

To be eligible for funding, businesses must meet a raft of criteria including; be registered with WorkSafe, hold an ABN, participate in the JobKeeper Payment Scheme and be registered for GST.

Sole traders and partnership enterprises must also employ people other than themselves to be eligible for funding, which Member for Morwell Russell Northe said was crippling “mum and dad” operations.

“I think it is grossly unfair that these sole traders and partnership enterprises have been excluded from the (state) government’s Business Support Fund,” Mr Northe told The Express.

“In many instances these are families that work extremely hard for their livelihoods and contribute enormously to the local community both financially and socially.

“In addition to this many of these sole traders and partnership enterprises employ multiple people.

“It seems completely unreasonable to me that these business owners are not eligible to receive funding at a time when they need it most.”

Black Fox Tattoo owner Sue Gillespie is a sole trader and employs four workers with another soon to join, but has been denied assistance under the Business Support Fund because she does not have WorkCover.

But the state government website states that sole traders do not need to register for WorkCover.

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Closure date stirs debate

By MICHELLE SLATER

AGL shareholders will vote on bringing forward the closure dates of Loy Yang A and Bayswater coal-fired power stations at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting on October 7 However, the AGL board is “unanimously� recommending that shareholders vote against this resolution and the chairman of the meeting intends to vote against it.

The resolution was proposed by activist shareholder group Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility representing approximately 0.024 per cent of AGL shares. “Shareholders request that our company align the closure dates of the Bayswater and Loy Yang A coal-fired power stations with a strategy to limit the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,� the resolution states.

ACCR climate and environment director Dan Gocher stressed they were not pushing for a particular closure date but wanted AGL to “accelerate� its transition from coal. “We want to leave this up to the company, keeping Loy Yang A open for another 28 years is too slow,� Mr Gocher said. “The best thing they can do is start investing in transition, we want this accelerated across the grid. Part of why we are dong this is for investors to have these difficult discussions with companies.�

Mr Gocher said AGL was spending too much on sustaining its ageing and unreliable coal plants, and accused the company of not investing in transition in the Valley.

He acknowledged that although the resolution was likely to be overturned, he promised that investors would continue their “long conversation� with AGL. “This will be a long battle and

News in brief Man jailed after 2019 Morwell attack

ERIC Pickford was jailed after pleading guilty to two counts of recklessly causing serious injury and two counts of criminal damage in the County Count.

On March 6, 2019, Mr Pickford bludgeoned an 83-year-old woman with a hammer in a ‘vicious’ attack having earlier bashed his 51-year-old friend with the tool in an unprovoked incident.

Mr Pickford, 35, was jailed for four years and three months, but must serve at least two years and three months before he is eligible for parole.

ComConnect program

VICTORIA Police is increasing its presence in smaller towns around the Latrobe Valley through the Community Connect program.

The ComConnect program sees police officers discussing concerns that community member have for their suburbs and towns, in person or through an online survey.

Police said the program will build stronger and more collaborative connections with local areas and allows for more directly focused resources for each area.

To advise police about any safety concerns or safety improvement ideas for the Latrobe Valley go to https://engage.vic.gov.au/victoriapolice-community-connection-project/ victoria-police-latrobe.

Date looms: AGL shareholders will vote on bringing forward the closure dates of Loy Yang A (pictured) and Bayswater coal-fired power stations at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting on October 7.

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we won’t win it overnight,� he said.

AGL is Australia’s largest carbon emitter, but is also targeting net zero emissions by 2050.

The company stated allowing the resolution to get up would “risk disadvantaging AGL shareholders� and potentially “disadvantage AGL’s workforce at its thermal power stations�. “AGL is committed to not extending

the life of (Bayswater and Loy Yang A) and closing them by no later than 2035 and 2048 respectively,� AGL said in its AGM agenda. “As these assets age and reach the end of their technical life, AGL will continue to run them responsibly and safely to supply affordable and reliable electricity to its customers.�

AGL promised it would support its workers and local communities

through change and would remain flexible to how customers, community and technology shaped energy transition. “For these reasons, AGL does not consider that it is in the best interests of shareholders or other stakeholders for AGL to make firm commitments at this time to phase out coal power generation earlier than the existing planned closure dates,� it said.

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Clinic opens more rooms

THE Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic has approval to open two additional rooms from today to ensure the local community can get tested for COVID-19.

The clinic, in Princes Drive, Morwell, currently has four consulting rooms available with the Australian Department of Health approving another two testing rooms, bringing the total to six.

Clinic Practice Manager Teddy Apostol welcomed the move, saying it was more important than ever for people to get tested so health officials could identify and isolate any coronavirus outbreaks. “Our demand has dropped off in the past week with our daily average down from 100 to 60,�

Mr Apostol said. “We cannot be clearer - if

people have any symptoms at all, however mild, please book a free test online to keep our community safe. We cannot afford to be complacent at this stage. “We are a respiratory assessment clinic so we can’t screen anyone who doesn’t have symptoms. It is important for people to understand the difference.

We provide an assessment of a patient’s health, including testing for COVID-19 and then provide the outcome to the patient’s own GP. “If necessary, we will encourage follow-up if the patient needs a prescription for something, other than COVID-19. “If people are unsure of what to do next, we provide administration support and can set up telehealth appointments.�

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officer Amanda Proposch said the intent of the assessment clinics was to provide assessment and care of patients presenting with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms with referral to another health facility or home isolation if required.

She said the clinics would reduce pressure on public hospitals and primary health providers, while also reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 across the whole community. “All our clinics have experienced a drop in testing numbers in the past two weeks which is evident across Victoria,� Ms Proposch said. “The important message to our community is to please get tested if you have any mild symptoms.�

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Beautiful donation is welcomed

By HAYLEY MILLS

Great gesture: Lauren Marks displays the skin care packs donated to Latrobe Regional Hospital. photograph supplied

A SMALL gesture of thanks to the front line workers at Latrobe Regional Hospital was delivered earlier this week when small gift packs containing sensitive skin care products were donated by local business A World of Beauty.

After seeing a New South Wales medispa make a donation of the sort to their local hospital A World of Beauty owner Lauren Marks was eager to do the same.

Contacting her Dermalogica representative, Sally Esser, saw Ms Marks receive 1000 skin care packs ready for donation.

“Seeing a New South Wales medispa make a donation made me want to do something for our local hospital front line workers,” Ms Marks told The Express.

“I have a lot of friends, family and clients who are nurses and are working on the front line and I was hearing firsthand how difficult this situation is.”

Ms Marks said many of these front line workers are experiencing skin break outs due to the extensive PPE they’re required to wear and these packs were to help heal and repair their skin.

Latrobe Regional Hospital’s Support Services general manager Michelle

Brady said that the skin packs were very well-received by all staff from nurses, environmental staff, kitchen staff to support services.

“It’s very humbling to have the community support particularly in a time like this,” Ms Brady said.

“Our environment staff work very silently in the background and were very appreciative of the packs and to be acknowledged for the work that they do.”

Ms Marks said this was A World of Beauty’s way of saying thank you for our front line workers.

E-petition a bid to help ‘abandoned’

By KATE WITHERS

Out in the cold: Black Fox Tattoo owner Sue Gillespie is dismayed that sole traders are not eligible for financial assistance under the state government’s Business Support Fund. photograph hayley mills

Sole traders up in arms Continued from page 1

“WorkCover is the criteria that has left us out of that funding, and as a sole trader and employer of subcontractors, I don’t need to have WorkCover,” Ms Gillespie told The Express.

“All my employees are on JobKeeper, and I’m very appreciative of that, but I’m a fair person and if a business two doors up is entitled to funding then I should be too.

“I’m a fair person, but my business has been

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“All of us want those sole traders to come out and still be a business entity; we don’t want them going to the wall.”

Ms Bath said the e-petition calling for an urgent review of the Business Support Fund criteria had garnered “enormous conversation and support from across the state”.

At the time of publication, the e-petition had tabled 587 signatures.

“If sole traders were allowed access to this fund it would impact significantly on our economy and the lives of people who are bravely going out into business,” she said.

“Small business is the backbone of our economy and that’s why the state government needs to step up and support sole traders.”

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“In the second 12 months I plan to make improvements to the business, but with COVID happening so early this year, those funds that I had planned to use for improvements are obviously not happening.”

Ms Gillespie has also written to Treasurer Tim Pallas to voice her concerns on the matter.

“Tim Pallas said that we didn’t contribute to state tax, and that really annoyed me,” she said.

“I have an ABN, I’m registered for GST and payroll tax ... I just don’t understand.”

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closed for 15 weeks this year it’s really hard to not be open for so long.”

The Traralgon studio opened in March last year and Ms Gillespie said new business owners were already faced with a number of challenges.

“I’m not a young person, I’ve been in business once before and I understand the first 12 months you’re not going to make a profit,” she said.

“In that first 12 months you’re setting up the shop, which is a substantial outlay, and you’re recovering that in the first 12 months.

NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has taken the plight of local sole traders online, launching an e-petition calling for an urgent review of the Business Support Fund.

Ms Bath said it was unjust that Victorian sole traders had been “abandoned and denied” funding support by the state government.

“Sole traders have outgoings and are no different to any other business and it defies belief that Daniel Andrews has deemed them ineligible to receive support,” Ms Bath said.

“Some are working from a very well-established home office, some in commercial shop fronts.

“They have been closed down not once but twice now, they’ve awakened and come back out to trade and have been asked to close a second time.

“The impact that this has on mental health and profit is just enormous.”

Ms Bath said she had been contacted by sole traders from all over Victoria since raising the issue in state parliament last week and launching the petition.

“The impetus has come from the people, which encapsulates the problems so many business owners across the state are experiencing,” she said.

“Troublingly, the stories are all similar; each is juggling family, work and business financial commitments and their ability to generate income has been taken away due to no fault of their own.

“Often sole traders are still paying rent, almost all are paying insurance of some form and often have long-term leases on specialised equipment, yet they’re not fitting the criteria in order to get grants. They are still

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Active cases in the Valley stable at 11

THE Latrobe Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active COVID-19 cases remain stable at 11.

That figure has dropped from a peak figure of 29 on August 14.

Across Gippsland there are 18 active cases, with Latrobe 11, Wellington three, East Gippsland three, Bass Coast one and none in Baw Baw and South Gippsland.

Victoria recorded 149 new cases of coronavirus yesterday, with 47 linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 102 under investigation.

Yesterday saw 24 new deaths from COVID-19 reported, lifting the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tally to 462.

One woman in her 60s, three men in their 70s, three women in their 80s, seven men in their 80s, six women in their 90s and four men in their 90s.

Twenty-one of the 24 deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

Premier Daniel Andrews said that it is important that people get tested â&#x20AC;&#x153;even with the mildest of symptomsâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having as many people as possible coming forward and getting tested is critically important in our strategy, its critically important to not only driving numbers down but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also critically important to us opening up and making sure that businesses can survive, that people can have their jobs back.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of those rule changes are predicated on having what the experts believe is a credible and accurate picture of how much of the virus is out there in the community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some 203 (cases in regional Victoria) is a much lower number than it was just a few weeks ago, we want to keep numbers low in regional Victoria and that is why we are grateful for all those people in Regional Victoria ... for doing the right thing.â&#x20AC;?

As of yesterday 2,132,679 test results have been received, an increase of 13,480 on the previous 24-hour period.

Contender: Carolyne Boothman has announced she is running for Latrobe City Council.

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Carolyne to run for council

By MICHELLE SLATER

MORWELL woman and community advocate Carolyne Boothman is throwing her hat into the ring to have a crack at Latrobe City Council at the October local government elections.

The born and bred Morwell resident is aiming for one of two seats on the Central Ward, held by councillors Graeme Middlemiss and Alan McFarlane.

Ms Boothman ran for the same ward in 2016 and came third behind the incumbent councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful for the opportunities Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in Morwell and I want (our) future generations to have these opportunities,â&#x20AC;? the primary school teacher said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love everything about the Valley, most importantly its people and community connectedness. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been actively involved in my community but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still so much more needing to be done.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Boothman was chair of the Hazelwood Minefire Recovery and Hazelwood Health Study Advisory committees and has sat on the Future Morwell project, and she was also a former director of GippSport and the Latrobe Community Health Service.

The keen muso is on the Boolarra Folk Festival organising committee and plays in local folk rock outfit Borderline.

She was also formerly involved with the Gippsland Acoustic Music Club.

Ms Boothman said her main issues

surrounded health, jobs, education and the environment, which she said were all â&#x20AC;&#x153;intertwinedâ&#x20AC;?.

However, she stressed her main priority was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;listen actively to the community and be aware of their challengesâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are huge areas in which Latrobe City Council provides health services and health policy direction, and early learning services - even though things such as access to education through school bus routes,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Access to health is a big concern in Latrobe City, I understand how difficult it is to access some basic services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware of the pressure COVID19 has put on mental health and

domestic violence, these are major issues Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d work with council, and then move into recovery phase to use resources wisely.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Boothman said jobs and transition were other big issues facing the Valley, and council could play a more â&#x20AC;&#x153;proactiveâ&#x20AC;? role in employment opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a skilled workforce, some are looking for work and we have a new generation needing to develop their skills quickly, we need the industries and businesses that can use these skills,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Ms Boothman is in the midst of creating a social media profile, in the meantime she can be contacted by emailing carolyneboothman@ gmail.com.

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Emergency plan criticised

By KATE WITHERS

RUSSELL NORTHE

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COVID-19 challenges

As we watch the circumstances around Covid-19 evolve, those of us who reside in Regional Victoria have now moved back to Stage 3 restrictions effective from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5th August. This means significant change for many employers, employees, individuals, organisations and families.

Stage 3 restrictions include the following rules:

â&#x20AC;˘ There are only four reasons to leave home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shopping for food and essentials, care and caregiving, work and study, and daily exercise â&#x20AC;˘ If you can work from home you must work from home â&#x20AC;˘ Restaurants and cafes will move to takeaway only â&#x20AC;˘ Beauty and personal services will close â&#x20AC;˘ Community Sport will cease â&#x20AC;˘ Face Coverings are Mandatory â&#x20AC;˘ Remote learning to return across all year levels of school â&#x20AC;˘ No visitors permitted to frequent your home â&#x20AC;˘ Only two people allowed in a public gathering or household members only https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria

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Getting Tested: Please see link for testing facilities in Gippsland: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested

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Contentious call: Premier Daniel Andrewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; announcement about plans to extend the about extending the State of Emergency by 12 months has drawn criticism from his rivals across the political divide. file photograph

PREMIER Daniel Andrews on Monday outlined plans to extend the State of Emergency, which is due to expire on September 13, by an extra 12 months.

Mr Andrews appealed to the Victorian Parliament to support legislative changes which would grant the state government the power to continue to enforce coronavirus public health directions.

Importantly, this does not mean current lockdown restrictions will remain in place for an extra 12 months, but gives the state government extraordinary legal powers to enforce other protections.

Some of these protections such as mandated face masks and COVIDSafe Plans in workplaces - are only available when a State of Emergency exists.

It also ensures public health risk powers can be exercised, such as requiring positive cases of coronavirus to isolate.

Since first being introduced in March, the State of Emergency has been extended six times, but under current legislation it can only remain in place for a total of six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a vaccine, this pandemic is far from over. These legislative changes will mean we continue to have the right protections in place until it is,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Andrews said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From face coverings to density limits - these measures are fundamentally about keeping every single Victorian safe.â&#x20AC;?

The state government is expected to introduce the new bill into parliament next week, where it will need to attract a majority vote to pass.

Labor has a majority in the

Lower House but holds just 17 of 40 seats in the Upper House.

The push to extend the State of Emergency has attracted strong criticism from the opposition and crossbenchers.

Opposition Leader Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien labelled the proposed bill a â&#x20AC;&#x153;power grabâ&#x20AC;?, while Member for Morwell Russell Northe claimed the state government was wielding â&#x20AC;&#x153;unfettered powersâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my strong opinion, the outcomes of these current measures at the current State of Emergency need to be held up to scrutiny,â&#x20AC;? Mr Northe told The Express. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My major concern is the length of time and lack of accountability that comes with this legislation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This legislation really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give regard to the impacts of the restrictions imposed upon communities, and my position is that I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the legislation on the basis of the 12 months the government is seeking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be fair, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that Victorians will be living with significant restrictions for the next 12 months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it does give the (state) government pretty enormous powers for an extended period of time, which is of major concern for many individuals, families and businesses.â&#x20AC;?

Sitting of the legislative assembly is set to resume next month, but Mr Northe said he was still in the dark as to whether regional MPs will be able to attend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chief health officer has indicated that regional MPs should stay away from parliament, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Please see link below for information on face coverings: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/ face-coverings-covid-19

Assistance for businesses and employees:

Penalties:

Victorian workers may be eligible for a $300 Covid-19 test isolation payment that provides financial support whilst self-isolating as they await the results of a Covid-19 test.

For further information and eligibility please visit the link below: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/employee-isolation-payment-covid-19

New penalties have been announced for certain breaches of Covid-19 restrictions including: â&#x20AC;˘ Not wearing a face covering $200

One off payments are available in certain circumstances to financially support Victorian workers who are required to self-quarantine or isolate due to Covid-19

nd â&#x20AC;˘ Breaching Stay at home orders a second time $4957

For further information and eligibility please visit the link below: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au /1500-coronavirus-covid-19-worker-support-payment

https://www.vic.gov.au/coronaviruscovid-19-restrictions-victoria#fines-forrbreaches-of-directives-and-isolation

â&#x20AC;˘ Breaching Stay at home orders $1652 on the spot fine

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Accolade: Destiny Band Oz’s Tessa and Thomas Libreri won International Entertainer of the Year 2020 at the International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards.

By TESSA RANDELLO

YINNAR-BASED Destiny Band Oz won International Entertainer of the Year 2020 at the the International SingerSongwriters Association Awards for the second year running.

Married couple Thomas and Tessa Libreri, who make up the band, said they have also been asked to be on the judging panel for the award next year.

Mrs Libreri said it was “gobsmacking” to win the award for a second time after being so honoured to win the title in 2019.

“Last year’s event was a completely fan-voted competition, but this year the nominations were fan-based and the finalists were chosen by artists so that made it extra special in 2020,” she told The Express.

“They did an online presentation because they couldn’t hold the awards.

“We will send in acceptance speeches and they will put it all together which will be nice to watch.”

Mrs Libreri said the pair had plans to travel this year, but those have changed due to coronavirus which allows them Oz to record a new album in lockdown.

“We had planned to do a lot of touring this year around Australia and we were also supposed to go Sri Lanka for a charity event and that all fizzled out,” she said.

“We have a Destiny Band Oz camper that we took on the road to Tamworth last year and people absolutely loved it.

“We were selling CDs at petrol stations in that van, sadly it’s just sitting in the shed now.”

Mr Libreri said the band had almost 70 per cent of their year booked before corornavirus hit.

“This was the year that we were going

to go on the road, that was the plan,” he said.

“Instead of touring we are writing a whole new album, and recording it this week so we have had the time to record in the studio and write the songs.

“A lot of the stuff that we write about is very family oriented and we write about things that are happening in our lives, so the lockdown has had an impact on some of the songs on the new album.

“There are a couple of songs where we talk about what we think about what is happening in the world.

“At the end of the day our job is to tell

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a story and we do that through song.

“We are of course ready to get out there and play live music as soon as we can.”

The Libreris said they were even more honoured by the awards they have received because they released their first song only three years ago.

“As a songwriter you always question what you write... but then when you start seeing these things happen you start to think maybe what we are doing isn’t bad and its great to see people connecting to what we write, especially when we write songs that are so close to our hearts,” Mr Libreri said.

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Funding to address road black spots

Dollars for our roads: Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester was pictured with Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack at the intersection of the Hyland Highway and Carrajung Lower Road last year. This section of the highway will undergo a $2 million safety upgrade. photograph supplied.

GIPPSLAND has secured nearly 10 per cent of the funding allocated to Victoria from a federal government program to improve road safety black spots.

The area will receive $3.758 million from a pool of $38.7 million for Victoria, under the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2020-21 Black Spot Program.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the money would be spent on addressing safety issues at five locations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safer roads save lives... We all have a role to play in reducing road trauma and governments can assist by providing the safest possible roads,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Black Spot Program is unique in that it relies on local

communities to identify priority road upgrades. This program specifically targets road locations with a history of crashes to deliver safety improvements.â&#x20AC;?

The road safety projects to receive funding are: Boolarra-Mirboo North Road, Boolarra: $148,000 to install warning signs, markers, guideposts, apply line markings and reduce speeds along a 3km section west of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek.

Hyland Highway: $2 million to correct the crossfall at Carrajung Lower Road and install safety barriers, widen the road and seal the shoulders along a seven-kilometre section between Carrajung Lower and Won Wron.

Gormandale-Stradbroke Road between Gormandale and Willung: $1.14 million to install guideposts, signs and safety barriers, extend road culverts, re-locate speed limit signs and refresh line markings.

Tinamba-Newry Road and Upper Maffra Road at Newry: $274,000 to install guideposts and a new barrier on a curve, extend an existing barrier, alter superelevation and address a drain behind a guardrail.

Ryans Road and Lanigan Road at Coongulla: $196,000 to install guideposts, refresh line markings, install signs and safety barriers on curves, and reduce the speed limit to 80km/h.

Festival funding

THE state government is encouraging multicultural communities to get innovative and find new ways to celebrate despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Multicultural Affairs Minister Ros Spence earlier this week invited multicultural and multifaith organisations across Victoria to apply for funding to help them hold events that celebrate the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant diversity.

Those events will look very different compared to previous years due to restrictions during the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pandemic has meant many changes - including the way we celebrate together - but we just need to think outside the box,â&#x20AC;? Ms Spence said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re helping organisations adapt to the challenge of this new environment by moving these celebrations into the digital space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no denying the celebrations will look different, but Victorians have shown amazing resilience and innovation and I look forward to seeing what these multicultural events hold in store for us.â&#x20AC;?

Funding for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Multicultural Festivals and Events program - which has supported thousands of projects over the past five years - will support online events and improve the IT capability of organisations to reach more Victorians.

Groups can apply to hold events held between October 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021, with funding to flow through two grant streams: â&#x2013; Digital Festivals and Events Stream (small grants up to $2000, medium grants between $3000 and $9999 and large grants between $10,000 and $50,000) â&#x2013; Digital Capability for Organisations Stream (up to $3000) Applications will close on September, 13, 2020.

For more information or to apply, go to vic.gov. au/multiculturalfestivals-and-events-program.

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Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a paw-some friend

Waddling home: The penguins generally take the same path to their burrows from the water every night. photograph supplied.

Penguin TV goes global

By TESSA RANDELLO

THERE was no red carpet, but the stars for one of the most eagerly anticipated premiereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to hit our shores were dressed to the nines on Tuesday night.

A flock of dashing, little, feathered birds donned their best tuxedos for the evening as thousands of Australians watched for a live Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

The live-streamed show will become a nightly ritual, running for half an hour at around 6pm with the addition of expert rangers from the park commentating the show.

Two cameras showed the natural phenomenon from different perspectives while rangers answered questions that were asked in real time as the penguins made their way onto shore and into their burrows.

On Tuesday night, a pesky rock became the penguinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biggest obstacle, tripping up a few of the experienced trackers and they waddled their way home.

The Penguin Parade said this is believed to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first live stream of a natural wildlife event at a regular time with expert commentary.

Penguin TV is streamed to Facebook and YouTube at sunset, when the penguins come ashore.

Helping paw: Gracie the Golden Retriever is enjoying her work at St Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School. photographs supplied.

ST Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School in Traralgon has an new member of staff in therapy dog Gracie, who is very popular with staff and students.

Principal Ros Joyner said initially the idea came from learning adjustment leader Chris DiCorleto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs DiCorleto set up our new sensory room and runs a special program for our students with additional needs. Having a therapy dog at school is about meeting all of our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and adding value to their wellbeing and social emotional learning,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Mrs DiCorleto then approached Gracieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Vicki McGrath, who is a long-serving staff member at the school, she had been interested in training one of her dog in therapy skills for a long time.

Mrs McGrath said Gracie was already having a positive impact

Furry friend: Milah, Eva and Parker enjoying some down time with Gracie. on the students during remote learning to help them stay settled and focused. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the classroom and on the playground, Gracie goes where she wants to go. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave anyone out, but she often chooses the children who really need her,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gracie and I had to complete an intensive training course as well as an online theory based component.â&#x20AC;?

During her training, Gracie had to be exposed to various situations

that might be stressful to a dog in order to prepare her for the school environment.

She will need to have ongoing assessment and evaluation as she continues her work.

Last week, Gracie worked with some of the Grade 3, 4 and Foundation students, who all said her presence made them happy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave her a cuddle and a few pats - I think I have given her six pats now,â&#x20AC;? Prep student Parker said.

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In Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of this story St Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School learning adjustment advisor Chris (Christine) DiCorleto was incorrectly referred to as Mr DiCorleto.

St Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal Ros (Roslyn) Joyner was also incorrectly referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;heâ&#x20AC;? in the article.

The Express apologises for the errors.

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TAN (Tjhang) - Olivia Gabrielle was born on June 30 at LRH to Frentina and Heru of Traralgon.

ASMUSSEN (Bridges) - Angus Alan Noel was born on July 28 at WGH to Daniel and Susie of Trafalgar.

DINELLI (Kloot) - Daisy Charlotte was born on May 12 at LRH to Adam and Stacey of Traralgon.

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Impact of NewAccess felt

Spring has sprung: DELWP is reminding Gippslanders to be wary of swooping Magpies. photograph supplied

Magpies get set to swoop THE Department of Environment, Land,Water and Planning (DELWP) is reminding Victorians that with spring in the air, so too are swooping birds.

Native birds swoop humans (and their dogs) to defend their young for the 6-8 weeks between when they hatch and when they leave the nest.

DELWP has received reports of birds such as magpies and masked lapwings swooping at locations around Gippsland.

“Swooping occurs every year during breeding season and is largely a defensive manoeuvre,” DELWP senior wildlife management officer Lachlan Clarke said.

“For some species, including magpies, this is carried out primarily by males; swooping birds account for less than 10 per cent of the population.

“Being swooped by a territorial bird is no fun, but this is just normal bird behaviour.

“The best way to avoid being swooped is to avoid the area all together, though this isn’t always possible.

“If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area without running.”

Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.

Under the Act, it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife in Victoria.

Penalties apply to those found in breach.

Tips to avoid being swooped: ■ Know your local swooping hotspots.

■ Avoid the area.

■ Move quickly, but do not run.

■ Cover your head with a hat, helmet or umbrella and consider drawing a pair of ‘eyes’ on the back of your hat or helmet.

■ Do not harass or feed wildlife.

To report a swooping incident by any species of bird, mark its location on Victoria’s swooping bird map, visit delwp.vic.gov. au/environment-and-wildlife/wildlife/ swooping-birds

GIPPSLAND people experiencing anxiety and stress during the coronavirus pandemic are reaching out to Beyond Blue’s NewAccess program.

Designed by Beyond Blue and delivered in conjunction with Wellways and Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN), New Access is a six-session non-clinical program that focuses on early intervention, one-on-one mental health coaching for people requiring mental health support.

Wellways regional manager Beth Fogerty said the Gippsland community’s response to the launch of NewAccess has been extremely positive and timely with calls increasingly focused on the mental health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

“While NewAccess coaches are supporting locals struggling with a variety of mental health issues, the impacts of COVID-19 have become the single most important issue,” Ms Fogerty said.

The free program delivers practical advice and problem solving strategiesabout how to help people manage the pressures and stresses of everyday life. It is completely confidential and available through a range of flexible options, including over the the phone or video call or in person. in-person or over the phone.

It does not require a referral from a doctor.

Callers are connected with the New Access coaches, located in

Support: Gippsland people experiencing anxiety and stress during the coronavirus pandemic are reaching out to Beyond Blue’s New Access program. photograph supplied Warragul, Traralgon, Wonthaggi and Bairnsdale, who are trained in Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Helen Preston, a mental health coach in Warragul, said the therapy coaching involved guiding people through exercises to help them reflect upon, reassess and manage issues they were experiencing.

“I’m finding that most people calling are affected by COVID-19 issues in some way,” she said. “It might be a mum trying to juggle home schooling with the kids, a business person struggling financially or even someone who is having trouble adjusting to wearing a mask all day.

“People are definitely experiencing more anxiety and stress right now.

“At first, some people just want to talk. Then when if they are willing, we connect and support them in the New Access program. It really works for people, giving them a structure to

help them get through these hard times.”

Gippsland PHN chief executive officer Amanda Proposch said given its accessibility over the phone, without a doctor referral, the free New Access program was particularly suited to people in rural and regional areas.

“COVID-19 has been a very anxious and stressful time for many people and it’s very important that they get early intervention to help if they’re feeling overwhelmed by everyday life issues,” Ms Proposch said.

“Gippsland has a higher than average rate of people with mental health conditions when compared with the Victorian average. Mental health is one of our priority health issues and Gippsland PHN has invested a significant amount of funds to support and improve primary mental healthcare.”

Beyond Blue chief executive officer

Georgie Harman said NewAccess was designed to help people identify the source of stress in their lives and provide practical ways they can respond through problem-solving and coping mechanisms.

“Evidence-based low intensity supports like NewAccess simplify access and overcome affordability barriers, and help overcome the social and selfstigma that can prevent people from seeking support,” Ms Harman said.

“NewAccess measures people’s recovery outcomes in real time and has all the checks and balances so that people are can be stepped up to higher intensity, specialised services if required.”

Over the coming weeks, Beyond Blue will be distributing flyers about the program to more than 90,000 households across Gippsland.

Ms Fogerty urged people to read the flyer and if anyone needed support, to contact the New Access coaches.

Overdose awareness on the agenda

By TESSA RANDELLO

INTERNATIONAL Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 presents an opportunity to educate and understand the risks of overdose and fight the stigma of drug, alcohol and prescription medication use.

Latrobe Community Health Service has marked the day by encouraging community members to discuss overdose risk with their GPs, pharmacists and local alcohol and drug treatment services.

LCHS clinical lead - complex care Jonathan Fahey said International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to learn about overdose-related death, what the causes are and how to treat someone or respond to overdose.

“If you look at the statistics from Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2019 from the Penington Institute the leading cause of accidental overdose death is actually prescription medication mixed with alcohol,” he said.

“They are not always related to illicit street drugs as they are generally perceived.”

Mr Fahey said it is important for people to be informed about the risks of drinking alcohol with their prescribed medication “even if they feel confident with that medication”.

“For people with those who could be at risk it’s important to be aware of what an overdose or potential overdose looks like and take action,” he said.

“If someone is unresponsive, do not

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Forget about grand plans and sort

ONCE again another magic panacea to Latrobe Valley’s woes is touted and splashed across the headlines, following a new parliamentary inquiry into merits of removing prohibitions on nuclear activity in Victoria (The Express, August 24).

Deliberations for nuclear power were had back in and around 2007, with Wonthaggi coming out in front as the preferred location.

This is understood to have led to the decision to build such a large desalination plant in the second wettest state in the country.

There has been further suggestion that infrastructure such as underground transmission capacity for the desal was built to such an extent to allow for the addition of the nuclear plant later.

However, it all fell on its head with the Fukushima Tsunami in 2011 - creating a toxic nuclear disaster the world is still grappling with a decade later.

While there could be further discussion around modern small-scale modular reactors, one has to keep in mind the realities of the nuclear industry: It’s now some of the dearest electricity to generate, and it will take a considerable amount of time to train skilled workers and build any plant.

For as long as I can remember I’ve seen countless grand plans to save this region, yet we can’t even get straight answers and solutions to simple things like mining rehabilitation, the pondage, the long-term future of Lake Narracan, basic consultation for sporting clubs before they are thrown out of their long term community built establishments, and other really obvious issues.

We needed a mine fire and a power station closure to get a sign for Morwell. And the 20-year-old Moe Skate Park is ‘temporary’.

It speaks volumes.

My local community has been trying to get better directional and promotional signage for our township for a decade, and we can’t even get that.

So maybe it’s time we stopped with the grand plans once and for all, and address some of the smaller issues that continually get overlooked because of distractions from pie-in-the-sky dreamers with vested interests.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz, Yallourn North

Why the emergency?

ON August 24, the Premier announced plans to extend the State of Emergency for another 12 months.

I stand opposed to this for the following reasons.

Legislation allows for the government to declare a six month emergency when required.

State of Emergency laws grant enormous power to a small government team (currently eight) plus unelected officials, with little oversight or accountability.

The government to date has failed to report to parliament as required by legislation on the disaster and the powers it has exercised.

Early in August it was reported that without consulting the chief medical officer or the police commissioner, the Premier decided to shut down all parliamentary offices in the state and declared office staff

were not permitted workers.

This was an assault on democracy and the rights of Victorians to approach their local members of parliament.

Kudos to the opposition pushing back which saw this decision quickly reversed.

The Hotel Quarantine inquiry is revealing that the operation was bungled from the start.

Suffice it to say, the state government’s poor handling of the quarantine led to the second wave of coronavirus infections.

Yes, we are in unprecedented waters and yes, this virus spreads quickly and yes, it is a tough job.

However, how can the state government expect us to accept another 12 months of restrictions when they have mismanaged the first six months?

Why should we accept another 12 months of new rules when the government has failed to abide by current legislation?

It is hypocritical to tell us to obey the new rules when they don’t report back to parliament.

The rule of law means we all follow the rules.

We’ve done our part Mr Premier.

We know how to self-distance, wash our hands and wait our turn at the store.

We can protect the most vulnerable, but you cannot control a virus, just ask New Zealand.

We want our jobs back, we want our social and community groups back, we want to visit family and friends, in short, we want our lives back.

Randell Green, Traralgon

You know it makes sense

WELL, well!

Another subject for the NIMBYs amongst us to get their teeth stuck into!

‘Nuclear will never happen in the Valley’ (The Express, 24 Aug 20).

Just like wind farms, solar farms, battery recycling plants and waste to energy plants?

Another non CO2 producing power source dies in front of the NIMBY wave.

Rolls Royce has said they will be producing 12 small nuclear plants for sale in the next decade.

Similar to the ones powering the USA’s aircraft carriers and submarines, as they have (safely) over the last 20 years.

Well done to the unions backing this idea!

The transmission lines are

Mr Fitts did not follow through with his commitment to review past and present expenditure by Gippsland Water. A water price increase of 69.39 per cent had been approved by the ESC for the four-year period 2008 to 2011 inclusive.

However, Gippsland Water charged consumers a water price increase of 86.9 per cent.

Dr Christine Sindt, Gippsland Resource Group Inc president

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In the hotseat: The talk about an extension of a State of Emergency in Victoria has Daniel Andrews in the sights of some letter writers this week. photograph hayley mills already in, the existing coalfired stations are producing too much CO2, so replacing them with nuclear makes a deal of sense.

Oliver Raymond, Traralgon

Federation is falling in Australia FEDERATION in Australia gave three essential tasks to the central Government - maintenance of free trade between states, defence, and quarantine.

But state borders are closed, defence is enfeebled by gender-agenda and poor equipment choices, and they have failed to protect us from foreign pests and viruses.

Moreover, Canberra’s green dreams, targets and subsidies have made a monster mess of electricity generation and cost.

These colossal failures suggest that it’s time to restore federalism.

Start by getting Canberra out of energy and the environment.

At least some states would manage things better and provide a role model for others.

Viv Forbes, Washpool, Queensland

Not all aged care facilities in same basket

WHY can’t the media put out a feel good story re COVID-19?

I know someone very close to me who is working away from home and helping out in the aged care sector in Traralgon.

The place he is managing has only a very small number of positive cases and it would seem that’s where it will stop.

The staff are extremely caring and give more than 100 per cent.

The residents are well cared for and staff are not bringing the virus into the home.

The media needs to stop putting all aged care facilities in the same basket. There are good ones out there. Give some credit where it is due to these hard working nurses and managers.

Donna Krechowitsch, Melbourne

Come on Premier

WHAT IS THIS? Premier Andrews predicting the future.

More punishment for Victorians regarding the coronavirus, we can only endure so much!

Common sense must return and the shutdown policies relaxed in the future.

We need to get back to some normality.

If not, your government must go!

N.F.Nanos, Traralgon

Mr Fitts, I presume

I AM pleased to forward background material in relation to Jason Fitts, Global Victoria acting deputy director, Global Engagement, a quarantine leader at Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

The newspaper item is from Herald Sun, Tuesday 11 August 2020, page 6.

Gippsland Resource Group Inc has previous experience with Mr Fitts in his role as project manager of the Essential Services Commission.

OUR economy is collapsing around us, yet the “gimme mentality” is alive and well.

Sacrifice, doing without, is no longer a concept to be found in the language of most of the people around me.

The hand is extended 24/7 for taxpayer-funded handouts or bail outs.

The obscene “culture of entitlement” prevails to the ruination of our society - both morally and financially.

I fear for future generations with their country “groaning” under huge budget deficits and exploding foreign debt.

Deficits and debt which are no guarantee to get us out of the deepening economic hole we are in, per courtesy of coronavirus.

And which will impoverish generations to come.

Michael J Gamble, Belmont

JobKeeper decision welcomed

A DECISION by the Federal Liberal Nationals Government to extend the JobKeeper scheme for a further six months will be welcomed by country Victorian businesses that are relying on the payments to keep local people in work.

Restrictions in place to stop the spread of coronavirus are there to save lives, but they’ve also had a massive impact on regional economies.

An additional 250,000 Victorians are out of work due to the second round of restrictions imposed on Victorians as a result of Daniel Andrews’ hotel quarantine fiasco in Melbourne.

I’ve heard from many business owners who say they wouldn’t be open and keeping local people in work without the JobKeeper scheme.

Expanding the program to make more Victorian businesses and workers eligible for these support payments is relief our country communities desperately need as we enter six more weeks of Stage 3 lockdown.

Businesses will now only have to prove GST turnover has fallen across one quarter, instead of multiple quarters meaning more will be able to access it. I urge anyone seeking financial support to apply at www.ato.gov.au/General/ JobKeeper-Payment/ Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Botanic Gardens are looking magnificent

How about the simple things: Letter writer Anthony Wasiukiewcz asks the question about getting a straight answer on topics such as the long-term future of Lake Narracan instead of discussing another magic panacea to the Latrobe Valley’s woes. photograph kate withers

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IT has been wonderful walking through the Moe Botanic Gardens in recent weeks and seeing teams of workers busily employed caring for the parkland and Narracan Creek.

They have been mowing, whipper snipping, weeding, pruning, picking up litter

and removing dumped items including supermarket trolleys and old bikes from the creek.

Thank you to all these diligent workers.

I have never seen the Moe Botanic Gardens looking so well cared for.

I strongly believe that keeping our parks, gardens and waterways well maintained and litter free is important for our mental health.

It also helps to generate a sense of community pride.

When I go walking in parkland that is littered and/ or uncared for I feel depressed and choose not to visit these places often.

As well as being ascetically unattractive, litter is environmentally damaging.

Much of it gets washed down the drains and ends up in our waterways and the sea.

Employing more people in the care of our parks and gardens is a great way to create jobs, with the added bonus of improving community pride, mental health and environmental health.

In the future I would love to see more and more people employed throughout the Latrobe Valley in caring for our vitally important public parks and waterways.

Jane Sultana, Moe

How about supporting development?

HONESTLY does Wendy Farmer ever agree with anything to do with development of the Latrobe Valley.

Every time a proposal is put forward which would bring jobs and expansion she is against it.

Maybe it is time for a new voice for the Latrobe Valley.

Rosemary Beange, Traralgon

Remembering the service of our Malaya and Borneo veterans

ON August 31 each year Australia commemorates Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, recognising the valuable contribution of our personnel who served in two post-Second World War conflicts, the Malayan Emergency (19481960), and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi, (1962-1966).

Although sensitivities surrounding the conflicts prevented widespread media coverage at the time, our Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel played an important role in bringing these conflicts to an end.

The Malayan Emergency was declared three years after the end of the Second World War, when the Malayan Communist Party launched an insurgency against British colonial rule.

Australia’s commitment began in 1950 with the Royal Australian Air Force.

They were joined by the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army in 1955.

On July 31 this year, we marked 60 years since the end of the Malayan Emergency and while the Malayan government declared the Emergency over on July 31, 1960, some Australian units remained in Malaya until 1963.

Our Defence personnel served over 13 years, in what was one of Australia’s longest military commitments.

The Indonesian Confrontation was a small undeclared war, which began

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I REFER to recent comments made by Member for Morwell Russell Northe concerning coronavirus (The Express, August 17).

In it Mr Northe says: I have been contacted by a number of local families who have endured just awful experiences, including not being able to spend time with a loved one who are near the end of their life in an interstate jurisdiction. I completely understand that strong COVID-19 protocols are in place for the purposes to stop the spread of the virus and to minimise the movement of people, but if there were exceptional circumstances then surely it is in palliative care and funeral arrangements.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Northe goes on: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process in place now appears rigid and even cruel as it is preventing people from being with loved ones during palliative care. The system seems bereft of compassion and it is essentially robbing people of their only chance to be surrounded by their nearest and dearest during their final breaths, which is a source of tremendous grief for many families.â&#x20AC;?

Elsewhere, he continues: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not suggesting that an extended network of family members be able to travel, but

UNIT 1 A WORK IN PROGRESS Terry Axford: Great article, shows the people of the Valley can teach the city people how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done.

Mark Diamond: I hope they are employing locals only.

Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell: Good reading.

Seth Smith: Wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it built in the 1970s?

Mike Freeman: Stage 1 units came online in 74/5 and Stage 2 in 81/2 from memory. In the late 80s there were major spends on turbine replacements and precipitate works - a future of in excess of $60m in 1989 dollars comes to mind (probably equivalent to $150m+ in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dollars), although some of the engineers from that time may have a better recollection.

A GOLDEN MILESTONE Wendy McEntee: Congratulations to a lovely couple on reaching this wonderful milestone. Happy Anniversary.

Wil Waanders: Congratulations to a wonderful couple, wishing you many more happy years together, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing always.

Chris Glaubitz: Congratulations to you both on your happy exciting 50 years.You have been blessed. Chris and Peter. conversely, I do believe that being with a mother, father, daughter, son, sister or brother at such a traumatic time is fair and just. To be denied access to a loved one in their final stages of life I think is just cruel and the emotional toll it has taken on individuals and family members is really distressing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be honest, my heart breaks for these families. They have forever been robbed of the chance to say final goodbyes. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grieve in the normal way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just horrific. The COVID-19 crisis has stopped us from doing so many things. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think final goodbyes should be one of them.â&#x20AC;?

Needless to say, I strongly support Russell Northeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brave stance and add the following postscript of my own: It is becoming increasingly clear that the profit-driven mainstream media, interested only in eyeballs and clicks and drunk on a concerted

Guss Lambden: Congratulations to you both. I was very fortunate to have had Damian as a teacher.

Raffaela Petrucci: Loved reading about the very much loved couple.

Beautiful people. Congrats for another 50 long years together. Xxxx.

OCTOBER COUNCIL ELECTIONS TO PROCEED UNDER COVIDSAFE PLAN Sue Seegers: Hopefully this is the future of the way we vote. No more lines and tiny booths and shared pencils. Not to mention no one handing me flyers.

Woo! Marie Harder: Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be great to avoid all the waste of those pamphlets they hand out. Like a photo with vote #1 is going to change my mind while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m lining up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pure waste.

DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITE OPENS IN MOE Vicki Needham: Do not go shopping before or after, no matter the temptation to pop into supermarket. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Just in case I have to isolateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. If you need to be testing you need to stay away from crowds Ted Priest: We need one in Traralgon ... the latest city in Gippsland with the highest covid cases.

Heather Vella: About time.

Adam Madas: Testing site right between Kmart, Coles and a KFC. Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that for enticement after testing.

Not a good idea, not two mention across the road is a child daycare centre. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say move it elsewhere.

Emma Boland: You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t please some people. We called for more testing sites - we got one, but now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too close to something else, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only for symptomatic people, blah blah blah. Some of you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happy unless someone comes to your house and tests you from your own couch. Suck it up - if you have symptoms go and get tested, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, stay home unless absolutely necessary. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not rocket science kids.

Stop whinging.

Stacey Richardson: Maybe they should get some more GPs in their clinics first.

Barbara Wallis: About time, but more needed.

Brooke Anne Mawson: This would have been nice last week!

PREMIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUSH FOR STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENSION Alan Bell: 12 months is too long.

Extend 3 months at a time through the parliament. Democracy should not be discarded, even in a pandemic. The government and its officers still need to

be accountable to parliament and the people.

Tommy Quinn: There is no justification for extending the State of Disaster. Is driven by misplaced political ambition. The existing restrictions should be scaled back over the next two months. And ended in coordination with all other State and Commonwealth Governments. Ideally by 15 December 2020.

Martin Taylor: If anything, this bill needs to give The CHO overarching control of the situation rather than to farm bits and pieces out to various departments which, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming clear, have little or no expertise in these areas.

Brad Norton: Yep this is a power trip and a kick in the guts to families and businesses, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t less this happen.

KISMET UNEARTHS A ROALD DAHL RELIC Monique Preston: What a great story!

Thomas John Freeman: Forget Dahl, Shane was more influential person on my life as a wonderful teacher and mentor!

Anita Charles: Beautiful story.

Thanks for sharing.

propaganda campaign that would be the envy of Joseph Goebbels, and aided and abetted by â&#x20AC;&#x153;certain scaremongering politiciansâ&#x20AC;?, have succeeded in scaring the tripe out of the Victorian public and this is demonstrated in the submissive way we have relinquished our freedoms and justified cruelty in the name of a greater good.

To be sure, to arbitrarily take away the very things that are fundamental to our shared humanity, to our dignity, to our existence as social beings, is a cruel mockery of basic human values.

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.â&#x20AC;?

Has this happened to a great many Victorians and moreover do they even realise it?

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Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment began in 1964, and in 1965 our troops assisted in small-scale operations in the thickly forested terrain of Borneo. Our troops remained in Borneo until 1966.

Thirty-nine Australians died while serving in the Malayan Emergency, 15 of whom were killed in action, and more than 20 Australians died while serving in the Indonesian Confrontation.

On Malaya and Borneo Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day we should all pause and remember their service and sacrifice.

On behalf of Australia, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Darren Chester, Minister for Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

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FEW months ago in this column I wrote about my beloved brother Lindsay and when we were together in the Valley.

Recently I was reminded of something that happened with us a long time before that, when we were children.

This memory was prompted when I was listening to the ABC afternoon radio show, while driving back to Traralgon after visited my daughter in Moe. The host was a funny New Zealand guy called Alan Brough, and his listener phone in topic for the day was the headline above this column.

My mind went straight back to an incident that happened when I was about 11 or 12, so around 1957/58.

Having not the courage to ring, I have long been bursting to tell someone about it, and so, dear reader, I have chosen you.

Nearly everyone (except the poor dogs) loves fireworks, and these days no remarkable event, like New Year, big sporting event, or maybe just someone’s milestone birthday, is complete without an elaborate fireworks display.

But things have changed a lot since the 1950’s.

Back then you didn’t have to go out to witness a professional display, you could just have one in your own backyard, because, unbelievably, fireworks were freely available in the community, and could be purchased by anyone.

There were two varieties; fancy ones like Catherine Wheels, Roman Candles or little rockets, which would variously spin around, spew coloured flame, or take off, and they were generally thought to be a bit lame.

The other variety were quite another thing, relying entirely for their effect on single, loud explosion.

They were called “crackers”, and came in a range of sizes, from the very small Tom Thumb, barely thicker than a matchstick and two thirds as long, which could be exploded in your hand, causing a sharp sting (like a nurse taking blood), right through to the prince of crackers, the Threepenny Bunger, which was about the size of a Chiko Roll, which looked like it could take your hand right off, though I never saw this tested.

If fireworks are for entertainment, viewed by a crowd from a safe distance, it’s hard to see how something like a threepenny bunger, or any of the “crackers” for that matter, would fit in.

They are meant for only one thing - destruction.

Maybe a throwback to Guy Fawkes, and his attempt to blow up the British Parliament.

The crackers of the 1950’s were all made of tubular cardboard, red in colour, with a small wick, like string, at the top.

My favourite was the penny bunger.

About as big as a clothes peg, it had a serious charge, and you wouldn’t want one going off anywhere near you.

I loved it because it could be put to so many uses: ■ It could comfortably blow the lid off any structurally deficient letterbox, but you had to be a good runner.

■ If you stood it on a concrete path

Family matters: Gil Tipping (left) with his younger brother Lindsay when they were children. photograph supplied under a standard size baked beans tin, it could blow the tin several feet into the air, but you had to take your hand away very quickly.

■ If you scooped a penny bunger size hole in a potato, it would blow the potato to pieces, but you couldn’t do it too often, as there would be questions to answer.

■ And, by far most wonderfully, you could use them to make a cracker gun!

A three foot (approximately) length of steel plumbing pipe, a ball bearing that fitted nicely in the pipe, a brick, and a penny bunger were all you needed, and “Voila!”, a seriously dangerous weapon.

I loved it when Empire Night, or

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Guy Fawkes Night were coming around, and crackers started appearing in the stores.

I would save up my pocket money and buy as many penny bungers as I could, find some pipe in Dad’s shed, and set up my cracker gun on the food bench in the elaborate barbecue area he had lovingly built for us in our backyard.

I was amazed by what this thing could do, and was always seeking new targets.

You could line them up by crouching and looking directly through the pipe, which would be stabilised with bricks or heavy things.

Range, 10-15 metres.

I remember lining up a sizeable pumpkin which must have come from the family vegetable supply.

Set up, light the wick, hold the brick at the back of the pipe and BLAM!!

The pumpkin shuddered, and settled back on its mounting (probably a chopping block from the woodshed).

Running to the pumpkin ... the ball bearing has gone right through about 10 inches of pumpkin!!

In one side, out the other! Wow!!

What to do now? Run inside, avoid Mum, and put the pumpkin back.

OK ... let’s set this thing a task!

What about one of those two gallon paint tins in which Dad was endlessly mixing paint, with layers of dried paint round the inside?

Dad wouldn’t know, would he?

Set up, line up, light and BANG!!

There is a loud answering WHUMP as Dad’s paint tin takes a direct hit from the backyard warrior.

Slightly caved in at the front, but no match for the speeding ball bearing, again, in one side, out the other! Return paint tin to shed ... mingle it with the many others ... hope he doesn’t find it soon, because surely, now, it is unserviceable.

Always there were risks ... primarily of being discovered, and also of actually hurting someone, but this latter one was not apparent to me until years later.

I blew many holes in our standard gauge hardwood back

fence, drew a dartboard target on the woodshed door of tongue in groove hardwood flooring, peppered it with holes, most near or through the bullseye.

Then came the day when everything changed. I had decided to change ammo, to load pellets, like a shotgun ... but what to use? ... ah, of course, some wheat from the chook feed bin.

It was cold windy day, impossible to light the wick outside, but you could do it inside the woodshed, with the door closed. But I needed an accomplice, someone who could be trusted to stand outside and open the door on command.

Somewhere in the house I found my little brother, probably quietly reading a book on his bed; already the good natured, easy to love person he would always be.

I loved him in a way only a big brother can know.

He was at first sceptical of my plan, but I coaxed him round.

He liked the drama of my idea, but not his role in it.

I got set up; pipe stabilised on chopping block, 30 odd grains of wheat loaded, bunger in, all set, Lindsay outside with hand on door handle.

Light wick, “Open the door” I shout, which he does.

Then, for some reason we never determined, like a frightened chook, he runs across in front of the open doorway. WHAM!!!

He was probably 7, four years my junior, and we still had another 36 wonderful years together, during which the love and laughter between us grew ever deeper, until he was sadly lost to us all, dying in his Traralgon home at only 43.

I say I loved him, but on that day long ago, all he got from me was a very sore right buttock, with a pattern of small red imprints.

He yelped and ran inside. I stood stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

There was no damage done, but my cracker gun days were over.

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LV Field Naturalists Club is adapting to change

THE Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club have not been having their usual meetings and outings.

However, individual members have been wandering around their local streets and parks looking at birds and plants.

This provides gentle exercise, fresh air and the enjoyment of observing our natural environment.

On returning home, many people email or telephone other members to see how they are and to exchange highlights of what they have been doing.

Small town focus

RESIDENTS, community leaders and program coordinators from small towns across Australia are invited to this week’s Rural Aid webinar on successful community campaigns featuring two case studies, one addressing ageism and the other attracting tourism.

Each week, Rural Aid delivers a free webinar as part of the Community Builders series, and today at 4pm, the focus is on two towns with under 1000 people and their community campaigns.

Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said the webinar is built to inspire and motivate small towns to take control of their futures.

“This week we’ll travel to Dirranbandi, a small country town famous for its cotton production, to hear about their successful Great Escape tour, created to boost the local economy and introduce city-based visitors to the local lifestyle,” Mr Warlters said.

The Great Escape Package paid holiday not only included a visit to the local show, but guests were able to see what the area is known for by visiting cotton crops, wineries and enjoying breakfast on the river.

“Third generation local farmer Frank Deshon will be joining the program to tell the story of how it all came together,” Mr Warlters said.

The second town to feature in this week’s webinar in Pingelly, in the wheatbelt of Western Australia.

“Pingelly faced the challenge of an ageing population made up of dedicated locals who had given much to the community and were reluctant to move away into aged care facilities or closer to health centres.

They wanted to stay at home and stay in their town,” Mr Warlters said.

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

“The Pingelly Somerset Alliance have developed a model that allowed older residents to stay in their homes, in their towns, and get the care and support they needed, through a most innovative approach.”

The free webinar series was created during the early months of COVID-19 restrictions to support small towns in rural and remote Australia in developing stronger futures in the face of adversity.

The webinars are hosted

by Peter Kenyon, community change and renewal expert from The Bank of Ideas.

Attendees can ask questions through the chat function of the webinar platform.

To register to be part of the Community Builders Series, visit: ruralaid.org.au/towns/ webinars.

Competition closing date extended

THE Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve committee of management has extended the closing date of its photography and artwork competition for youth to Monday, October 19.

Stage 3 restrictions have made it difficult for students to submit artwork entries via their schools and for a committee member to visit the Moe/Newborough schools to collect their work.

Moving the competition closing date should allow students time, once restrictions ease, to submit their artwork.

The competition is open to primary and secondary school students who may enter either a photograph of nature taken within the reserve or an artwork inspired by nature within the reserve.

Entries should be sent to ehhbr.competition@gmail. com.

Artwork may be submitted at the student’s school for youth who attend school in Moe or Newborough.

Youth who attend school in other towns can contact the committee via email and organise to deliver their artwork directly to us.

All artwork will be returned after judging.

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THE state government is rolling out a team of financial counsellors and community workers in partnership with community organisations to give targeted advice and support to Victorians who need help with their energy bills.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio earlier this week launched key components of the $3.7 million support package, which will help thousands of Victorian households struggling to pay their energy bills.

“We know that staying at home is putting more pressure on household bills.

These programs make sure that anyone who needs extra help with their energy bills, gets it,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“If you’re doing it tough, we want you to know that there is one-on-one support available.”

Debt to energy companies is one of the top three most common sources of financial difficulty raised with financial counsellors and, with many Victorians seeing high bills this winter, it’s vital that support can be accessed.

The suite of programs involves webinars delivered by the Consumer Policy Research Centre and a tailored Energy Assistance and Brokerage Program to help people get the best value energy deal, run by a consortium which includes the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Australian Energy Foundation and Uniting Vic. The support is available online and over-the-phone, so Victorians can access this support from home.

Financial counselling is available in languages including Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi and Vietnamese.

For support call 1800 830 029, and live webinars to help households manage their energy costs can be accessed at energyinfohub.org.au A TOWING mirror was lost on Monday morning in Morwell.

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All going well the calendar will be professionally printed in early November and a Family Fun Day, including a calendar launch and prize presentations, will take place in mid-November.

The Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve is a fabulous place for families to visit, take a walk and connect with nature.

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THE Victorian Country Market is a state government supported initiative promoting Victorian businesses and produce Australia-wide.

From fresh produce to artisan products, the online market highlights all Victoria

Enter now: EHHBR committee member and ‘Calendar 2021’ competition co-ordinator Jane Sultana with the competition flyer. photograph supplied has to offer in one huge market.

Be a part of the Gippsland page and display your product to a large audience.

Visit viccountrymarket. com.au/contact-stallholder for more information.

Nominate a top senior

DO you know of a senior citizen who has made a significant contribution to the community of Latrobe City?

If so, they are worthy of being nominated for the Latrobe City Senior Citizen of the Year award.

The award honours senior citizens who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/ or have given outstanding service to a community within the municipality of Latrobe City Council over several years.

Previous nominees have served such groups and causes as the indigenous community, churches, sporting groups, Royal Children’s Hospital and Country Fire Authority.

To be eligible, the person must live in Latrobe City, be over 60 years of age and should have made, or be making, a valuable contribution to the community as a

volunteer in Latrobe City.

The award is judged by councillors and will be presented at the Australia Day Awards in January 2021.

Submissions close Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm.

To nominate, complete a nomination form online at: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/ SeniorCitizenAward

Participate in research project

ARE you aged 18 to 34 and living in Morwell?

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

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

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

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

The project features chief investigator Louise McLean, co-investigators Dr Emily Berger and Dr Matthew Carroll, and

student researcher Katelyn O’Donohue.

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

Contact Katelyn at katelyn. odonohue@monash.edu to get involved or for more information.

Sacred Heart Church postpones anniversary celebrations THE Morwell Catholic Parish Pastoral Committee regrets that due to the current health crisis, they have unfortunately had to postpone the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacred Heart Church.

In view of this, they will be celebrating together with St Vincent’s Church in 2021 when they celebrate their 50th anniversary.

The date still to be set.

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

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Essendon Richmond Geelong Grand Junction Hotel Port Adelaide Fremantle St Kilda Carlton 8-22 Franklin Street Traralgon Gold Coast Phone 5174 6011

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Eureka Garages & Sheds

188 Argyle St, Traralgon

Phone 5174 5311

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BRENTON WIGHT

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RUSSELL NORTHE Russell Northe MLA

12-14 George Street Morwell

Phone 5133 9088

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

87 - 91 Argyle Street Traralgon

Phone 5174 6006 7 Tips this week

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TERRY RAYMOND

Crawford Marine

71-77 Chickerell Street, Morwell

Phone 5134 6522

Autobarn Traralgon

79 Princes Hwy, Traralgon

Phone 5174 7422

TM&H Mitre 10

56 George Street Moe

Phone 5127 2155 8 Tips this week

TOTAL 76

Hawthorn Richmond Geelong Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Collingwood Nth Melbourne

ANTHONY DUNNE

Gippsland Locksmiths

24 Buckley Street Morwell

Phone 5133 9722

8 Tips this week

TOTAL 74

Essendon Richmond Geelong Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Collingwood Gold Coast

JAMES HITCHINS

TOTAL 79 CHRIS CLARK

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

MATT STROUD

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Shop 49 Midvalley Shopping Centre Morwell

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PETER THOMSON

Bensons Timber & Hardware 61-69 Latrobe Rd, Morwell

Phone 5133 9477

Hawthorn West Coast Geelong Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Collingwood Gold Coast

8 Tips this week

Essendon Richmond Geelong Traralgon Tyrepower Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Carlton Cnr Princes Highway & Standing Drive Gold Coast Phone 5174 9344 5 Tips this week

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TOTAL 74 LOCKIE WHITE

Morwell RSL MORWELL

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Crn Tarwin & Elgin Street Morwell

Phone 5134 2455

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Saviges Road Fast & Easy

8 Saviges Road, Moe

Phone 5126 4004

Essendon Richmond Geelong Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Collingwood Gold Coast

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TOTAL 80 CHERYL JOYCE

Cleaners World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

Phone 5176 2000

Essendon Richmond Bulldogs Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Carlton Gold Coast

SIMON VELLA

Vella Designer Cabinets

168 Waterloo Road, Moe

Phone 5127 4177

Essendon Richmond Geelong Port Adelaide Fremantle Melbourne Collingwood Gold Coast

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TOTAL 63 Hawthorn Richmond Geelong LV Roofing Supplies Port Adelaide GWS Giants St Kilda Collingwood 4 Short Street Traralgon Gold Coast Phone 4109 1610 4 Tips this week

BEN RICHARDSON

TOTAL 62

TOTAL 64 Essendon Richmond Geelong J&S Caravan Services Port Adelaide Fremantle St Kilda Carlton Lot 1/1, 117 Traralgon-Maffra Road Traralgon Nth Melbourne Phone 0447 518 300 8 Tips this week

JOSH HAWKINS

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LEADER BOARD Russell Northe..............................

Northe..............................81 81 Lockie White..................................

White..................................80 80 Terry Raymond.............................

Raymond .............................79 79 Matt Stroud Stroud.................................... ....................................77 77 Chris Clark ..................................... .....................................76 76 James Hitchins ............................ ............................76 76 Jason Burslem ............................. .............................75 75 Anthony Dunne.............................

Dunne .............................75 75 Peter Thomson Thomson............................. .............................74 74 Brenton Wight Wight............................... ...............................74 74 Shane Connaughton ..................70 .................. 70 Annette Vogt Vogt.................................. ..................................69 69 Tony Mann......................................

Mann......................................68 68 Kelly Shirreff..................................

Shirreff..................................68 68 Josh Hawkins Hawkins............................... ...............................66 66 Simon Vella....................................

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Talk to one of our highly trained staff for the best advice.

61-69 Latrobe Road, Morwell

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday: Friday 7.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 8.30am – 4.00pm Sunday: 9.00am – 3.00pm

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Classifieds 51354455 classif ieds@lvexpress.com.au

to place your classified

FARRIER

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Livestock

HORSES WANTED (Gippsland)

0418 202 202

THURSDAY’S

issue Before 12.30pm Wednesday

In person:

Latrobe Valley Express 21 George St, Morwell.

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

PLEASE NOTE: that ad payment is required prior to publication unless a full account is held with the Latrobe Valley Express.

Email:

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MONDAY’S issue

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

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

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

At Home Hairdresser

With Tahnee Nyree.

Men's from $15, women's from $25, children's from $12. Ph 0475 209 654.

ATTN: commercial kitchen equipment for sale, combi ovens, bar fridges, chip fryers, burger benches, ice machine. good condition.

Please call for prices and photos. 0402 239 365.

COLLECTABLE

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vast range on hand, classifieds@lvexpress.com.au knives, also have fixed blades in

PLEASE NOTE: Confirm stock incl. Rambo Bowie knives, must be 18+ yrs to your email if you have buy. Traralgon East. Ph not received a 0434 293 137.

confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE and we don’t always receive them.

Mail:

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

DISABILITY items. Walker/ Wheelchair, 2-in-1, cost $600, sell $150. A walker $50. Shower chair, toilet seat and a disability bed price neg. on these last items. Ph 0492 586 760.

ELECTRIC treadmill, Horizon Ultra 200, e.c. great solid machine, comes with foam underlay mat and manual $550. Ph 0427 173 272, 5122 1213.

FIREWOOD

For Sale

your advertisements up until the same deadlines as above.

Credit Card:

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

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Eco- Getupngo (Fire Starter/ Kindling) 100% Aussie sourced recycled, kiln dried timber

Roughly ground combination hard and soft woods ● Quick burn, high heat output ● Bagged, clean handling ● Cost effective, cracking open fire starter ● Local contactless pick up or delivery ● $10.00 per bag Ideal for biomass boilers, commercial growers etc.

Sample and quote avail. per m3 for bulk quantities delivered to site.

Call/Message Selena on 0409 952 965 ●

HAY

HALF PRICE

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to rent, $150 p.w. includes expenses, furnished and in Trafalgar. Phone 0423 169 298.

Adult Services

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''Notice to advertisers and respondents'' Voicemail introductions advertisements and voice messages may only be submitted by persons 18 years and older.

When making contact with people for the first time, it is advisable to meet in a public place and let a member of your family or a trusted friend know where you will be.

We would advise readers and advertisers to exercise caution and giving out personal details. This will be respected by genuine respondents.

Public Notices

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CAPE WEED

Spraying, small, medium and large blocks. Free quotes, competitive price.

Phone 0428 366 362.

GUITAR LESSONS

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

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

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

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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

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

LOCALS BUY LOCALLY . .

ADVERTISE IN YOUR LOCAL

OVEN REPAIRS

Classifieds

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and HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Need a Plumber?

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

Qualified Tiler

floor/wall, slate laying/sealing, fire hearths, bathroom renovations, water proofing.

Ph Des 0407 332 356.

TREE REMOVALS GIPPSLAND ARBORICULTURE SPECIALISTS

SERVICING ALL AREAS

Vic Marino's Painting

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

Free quotes. Qualified Does your home need tradesman. 0408 086 776. new doors? I can supply and install doors/locks, Situations Vacant incl. security doors. Over 32 years exp. Free quote, call Lennie 0438 850 287.

Duct Cleaning

Gippsland Clean Duct.

Phone 0418 595 533.

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

FENCING

Contactless fence quotes available, all types of fencing and gates. Call or text Doug 0409 433 110.

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Wanting to be your own boss?

We’ve got Franchises available in Latrobe Valley Call Regional Manager on 0418 131 546 or email deant@jimsmowing.net

Situations Vacant

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SECURITY DOORS

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

Brent 0403 080 315

Door Installer

Business Opportunities

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.

Pruning, stump grinding, hedging, insured and qualified Beat any genuine written quote

Mowing Gardening Window Cleaning Gutter cleaning Rubbish removal

0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

REGISTERED NURSES

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

Minimum of 2 years ICU/PICU experience.

Must be Ventilation and Tracheostomy competent.

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

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Career Opportunities We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following position at our Yallourn Power Station: ● Operations Systems Specialist For further information on this opportunity and to apply, visit: http://careers.energyaustralia.com.au

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FENCING

Quality paling fencing.

Over 20 years experience.

Ph Darren 0408 365 940.

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS and INSTALLATIONS

HELLO BABY

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PAPER

Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos.

Instead, parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’.

Please include the following details: ● Baby’s first and middle name/s ● Baby’s surname ● DOB ● Mothers maiden name ● Mother and Fathers names ● Location of Hospital ● Hometown

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

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AAA H & G Concreting

ELECTRICIAN

For Sale Adverts

CLASSIFIEDS 5135 4455

Home Maintenance

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

Phone 0409 236 210.

Please check your ad

MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS

This offer is for NON BUSINESS INESS customers

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

Traditional and deep tissue therapies / massage. Non sexual. Bookings only 9am 8pm, 7 days. 0450 078 510.

Home Maintenance

CARPENTER

Gippsland Guitar School, Small squares, good quality all ages, 8-80, beginners Dry, split mixed species, pasture hay, $250 pack of to advanced, banjo and ukulele lessons also Most Newsagents act as includes Iron bark. Deliv. 21 bales. 0408 514 059. available. 0439 111 610. our agents and will accept all areas. 0439 206 925.

Newsagents:

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PICKERS - Come and scrounge through my trailer of new stock, all excellent market resalers. Big and small. Phone Looking for reasonable 0429 977 323. offers on bulk lots. Phone Electric oven/stove for a list of stock or come repairs incl. oven doors. and look 0434 293 137.

TAX RETURNS Reliable, experienced Traralgon East.

Individuals, Sole and friendly. Most parts Traders, Partnerships, are carried on-board.

Trusts, Companies.

Free phone estimates.

NEWSPRINT 12 month guarantee Refunds for on repairs. individuals within REEL ENDS 7 days. Fees Phil 0412 165 542 Price: $11 GST incl. deducted from ovenlec.com.au Available at the REC. 9764 refunds.

Latrobe Valley Tax return from $55.

Express Office Ph James 21 George Street 0433 268 012 Morwell All forms of carpentry and joinery work. Custom kitchEnquiries: ens/bathrooms, decking etc.

5135 4444 Free quote. 0408 225 490.

Accommodation

FORTHCOMING SALES

Friday 14th August, Koonwarra Store Sale Thursday 20th August, Pakenham Store Sale Friday 21st August, Bi-monthly Dairy Sale

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Landscaping Mulch

Beautify your garden. Bulk quantity available, $25m3.

Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

Public Notices

Responsibility

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

For Sale

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Lawns Mowed

Phone Dave

Phone:

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

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM-5PM

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

Ph 5176 6657

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GREEN STUFF

Land-scaping. Lawn mowing. Garden maintenance.

Ph Darren 0428 144 389.

Home Maintenance

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

ROLLFORMER/FACTORY HAND

Steeline Gippsland is a local manufacturer of quality roofing products in Latrobe Valley and a proud supporter of local jobs. We supply plumbing and hardware stores as well as industrial, commercial and residential customers.

Steeline is now looking for a suitable candidate for our manufacturing department. As a Rollformer/ Factory hand you are responsible for the day to day operations of machinery to ensure production meets quality standards and customer needs.

Skills and attributes required: ● Forklift licence or ability to obtain ● Mechanically minded ● Attention to detail ● Willingness to learn and work as a part of a team ● Strong work ethic and reliability ● Some deliveries required Previous experience working with metal products and or possession of a truck licence would be an advantage.

Resumes outlining relevant experience can be emailed to: applications@steeline.com.au Applications close 11th September 2020.

Situations Vacant

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Exciting opportunities are ahead! Join passionate team as we expand our services.

Current Vacancies â&#x2014;?

Medical Receptionist Registered Nurse

Our medical practice is seeking a suitably qualified individuals to undertake the above roles on a part time or casual basis. Experience preferred but not essential.

Please send resume to: Human Resource Manager SH Medicals Pty Ltd contactus@shmedicals.page or 9 Hopetoun Avenue, Morwell. VIC 3844

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Our company is seeking a suitably qualified individual to undertake the above role on a full time basis, located in our Traralgon depot.

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BARBARA, Ariel (Ari).

Loved brother and brotherin-law of Mary and Ian. Miss your laughter and our banter.

Thanks for the memories Moe Bowling Club Inc.

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BARBARA, Ariel 0428 366 362 Morwell.

The Moe Bowling Club members are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed member and friend Ariel Barbara.

Ariel will be missed by all at the club.

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CASSAR, Charles.

My beautiful husband, the happy hours we once enjoyed, how sweet their memory still, but death has left a vacant place this world can never fill.

Love you forever your loving wife Giga.

CASSAR, Charles.

He never looked for praises, he was never one to boast, he just went on quietly, for the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken, his wants were very few, and most of the time his worries went unspoken too.

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A true father we could turn to, when times were good or bad, one of our greatest blessings, the man that we call Dad. Love you always and forever Dad and Nannu.

Your loving daughter Ann Marie, Frank, Brent and Britney. XOXOXOXOX CASSAR, Charles.

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CASSAR, Charles.

We didn't know that morning, God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, you'll always be our hero, mentor and guide, and though we cannot see you, we know you'll always be by our side.

Always in our hearts and love forever. Martin, Cherrie, Amelia and Nicholas XOXOXOXO.

CASSAR, Charles.

You held my hand when I was small, you caught me when I fell. The hero of my childhood, and of later years as well.

Every time I think of you, my heart just fills with pride, and though I'll always miss you Dad, I know you're by my side.

In laughter and in sorrow, in sunshine and in rain, I know you're watching over us, until we meet again.

Much loved father of Sandra, father-in-law of Paul, adored Nannu of Bridget and Charlotte.

Dearly loved and missed forever XOXOXOXOX

COLVIN, Brendan.

Traralgon RSL Bowls Group mourn the loss of their esteemed member.

Our thoughts go out to Brendan's family.

DELANEY (Gill), Angela (Rhonda).

27/6/1954 - 25/8/2020 at LRH. Loved daughter of Ron (dec.) and Anita. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard, Michael and Avril, Raymond and Jane, Wayne, Maree (dec.) and Brendan, Sharon and Ric. Aunt to all her nieces and nephew.

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ERBS, Paul Anthony.

Vietnam Veteran 3794972 5 RAR The President, Management, Committee and Members of the Trafalgar-Thorpdale RSL Sub-Branch mourn the passing of our esteemed Member Secretary Paul Erbs and offer their sincere sympathy and condolence to the family.

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Lest We Forget GAUCI (McMillan), Heather Jean.

25/10/1955 - 18/8/2020.

Dearly loved youngest daughter of Bill and Zoe (Jean) McMillan. Loved and loving sister of Robert and Kathleen, Ngaire and John Rivett, Glenda and Ken (dec.) Edebohls and loved aunty to their families.

Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

Rest peacefully little sister.

IOANNOU, Chris Australian Army Service No. 3/758061 The President, Staff and members of the Morwell RSL Sub Branch mourn the passing of their valued Service Member Chris.

Deepest sympathy to Loulla and family.

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KEMP, Jason.

God-father of Brooke, treasured friend of Darren and Michelle. Will be dearly missed. I will always treasure our adventures and long bike rides together. We will always cherish the wonderful memories of the times spent with us and our children over the many years.

Our deepest sympathy to Maureen, Adrian and Rachel.

You will always be in our hearts

KEMP, Jason.

We are saddened by the passing of Jason. He was a good man.

You will be remembered by us for your quiet ways, your keenness to have a chat and your love of animals. Our thoughts are with Rachel, Maureen and Adrian at this time.

Rest easy now DRISCOLL, Eric. young man Loving second husband of From your neighbours Liz June (dec.) formerly and Barrie Tierney.

Hutchinson and family, Julie, Mick, Glenys, Ian, Kerryn, Kieran, Murray and Vanessa. Pops to LANE (nee Clelland), Mace, Briana, Luke, Elizabeth (Betty).

Sarah, David, Emily, Passed away peacefully Katrina, Matt and Lloyd. 24/8/2020.

Great Pops to Blake, Mia, Loved daughter of Les Eli, Oden, Delilah, and Annie Clelland (both Maycee, Annie, Lacey, dec.). Loving mother and Blair, Sonny, Lara, Poppy, mother-in-law of Holly and Ben, sister of Marj Menner, Lola and baby to be.

Say hello to Mum for us, Joyce Tudor and twin we'll toast you with a few brother Graeme (dec.).

VBs, cheers Ecca.

DRISCOLL, Eric.

Eric was a true gentleman and a good friend to all at Table 18 at the Morwell Bowling Club.

We will miss our happy times together on Friday nights.

Fond memories always Jeffrey, Shirley, Alan, Wal, Lois, Robert, Helyn and Norma.

MAROTTA, Giuseppina.

To our dear loving and caring cousin, you will be dearly missed. Always in our hearts. Our deepest and sincere condolences to Filippo, Angela, Nick, Rosa, Pino and families.

Love Grazia and all the Magaldi families.

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PATTINSON James Mitchell (Jim).

13/2/1925 - 21/8/2020.

Beloved and devoted husband of Alice for 70 years.

Son of Matthew James and Ivy Victoria (both dec.).

Brother of John, Charlie, Thelma (dec.), Herbie (dec.), Fay and Allan.

Treasured father of Kevin, Martin (dec.), Trevor, Vicki and Martin David.

Father-in-law of Cheryl, Judy and Dick.

Adored Pa of seven and Great-Pa of 19.

Our gentle man at rest We will miss him dearly

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Colin (Festa), Three years have gone since you went away, In our hearts you will always stay.

Private Service due to Covid 19 regulations, however a "Facebook Live" broadcast of the Loved and rememembered every day.

Service will take place at 1pm on TUESDAY At peace with your Dad and brother Don. (1 September 2020).

Love and miss my https://www.facebook.com/ handyman. gippslandfuneralservices/live/ Love from Mum XXXX and all the family XXX and Darren and Toby XX

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CAMILLERI, Anthony.

Agnes, David and Rita and their families would like to thank everyone for their messages, calls, flowers, cards and support following the passing of Twanny.

ELKINGTON, Isabella Strachan.

The family of Ella Elkington express their profound thanks for the messages, cards, phone calls, flowers and other expressions of support and acknowledgement that Ella was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend. Particular thanks to the administration and nursing staff at LV Village, LV Funeral Services and Rev. Joedy Meers of the Uniting Church.

PAULET, Bill.

7/9/1944 - 29/8/2019.

PATTINSON, James One year has passed Mitchell (Jim).

Miss you every day Peacefully at Margery Cole Traralgon, 21 August Your loving wife Mary and 2020. family XXXX. Aged 95 years Loved eldest brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Funeral Directors Roz. The gates of Heaven opened wide, and a special person walked in side.

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POVALL, Betty.

15/4/1930 - 8/8/2020.

Much loved sister-in-law of Max and Joan Trimble, Shepparton; Gwenda Martyn, Traralgon; and Diane Toogood, Moe. Aunty to many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed.

ROGERS (Laidlaw), Janette Gay. Much loved and respected Aunty Gay of Brenda, Mick and Max. Always welcoming, your wisdom, witt and those long conversations by the fire, will be greatly missed.

SCARFFE, Alan.

Passed away peacefully at BUPA Aged Care Traralgon on 24 August 2020.

Aged 75 years Husband of Barbara (dec.).

Father and father-in-law of Nicole and Tony, and Megan.

Pa to Keely.

Rest in Peace Private Cremation held

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WOELTJES, Roy. Brother-in-law to Heather and Colin, uncle to Rowan, Ashley and Caroline, Ivy and Zoe. Our thoughts are with Kathleen, Tony, Barb, Carol and Tim.

NEWMAN, Benjamin Edward Albert.

7/12/1962 - 23/8/2020.

Beloved son of Noreen and Donald (dec.), precious brother of Stephen, Ruth, In Memoriam Daniel, Timothy, Elisabeth, Matthew (dec.) and Luke.

ERBS, Paul Anthony.

Loving father to Jarrad and Sadly we had to say Billy-Joe. goodbye on 22/8/2020.

Together with Matthew Cherished son of Arthur COLBERT, Valerie. in Jesus's arms and Moya, brother and Taken from us 40 years brother-in-law of Pauline NEWMAN, Benjamin. ago. uncle of and Laurie, Janice, Kaye B e l o v e d She still lives on in our and Liam. Fun uncle of Christopher, Joshua and hearts and our memories Brad, Paul, Becky and Rebekah.

Rachelle and their fami- Thanks for the fun times From her family that loved lies.

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Sale races attracting interest of Valley trainers HORSE RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

THERE is strong Latrobe Valley interest among the bumper total of 496 nominations received for Sunday’s meeting at Sale.

Moe trainer John Pascoe has nominated potential debutant Red On Red. The three-year-old is the son of Pascoe’s former quality mare Yasey San, who won seven races and more than $110,000 in prizemoney during her career.

Red On Red is by Magnus, who has stamped himself as a quality stallion.

Due to the large amount of hopefuls aiming for a run, Pascoe has nominated Red On Red and stablemate Lord Almighty for both the 1200m and 1400m maidens.

Fellow Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis, fresh from running Rock The Bowler and Nudge Bar at Sandown yesterday and a double at his home track on Sunday, is likely to have a presence at the Sale meeting.

Captain Spud, who does hold a Caulfield Guineas nomination, is nominated for a 1200m maiden along with He’s A Balter.

Boss’n The Moss, Audacious Beau, Ciccolatto, Creative Lad and Kamien are also entered across the program, but a number of those horses feature in the nominations for races at Warracknabeal, Casterton and Pakenham.

Lenny Xuereb has nominated emerging talent Without Excuse for a Benchmark 64 Handicap (1400m).

In her most recent appearance at the races, Without Excuse finished eighth at Sandown over 1300m in Benchmark 64 company on August 2.

Christine Sexton has nominated Go Humphrey and Delightful Forever.

The meeting has also attracted the interest of many of the bigger metropolitan stables, including Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, Lindsay Park, Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior and Godolphin.

Peter Moody has also thrown a couple of nominations in for Branders Rule and Perennial.

Moody, best known for training the unbeaten superstar Black Caviar, has had a solid start to his comeback with 10 wins from 57 starters.

Acceptances for the Sale meeting are taken today.

Looking to future: Yallourn-Yallourn North Football-Netball Club members will vote on a move to North Gippsland next season.

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Bombers members set to vote on proposed switch FOOTBALL

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

THE Yallourn-Yallourn North FootballNetball Club members will vote on a move to the North Gippsland FootballNetball League next season.

The club committee on August 20 voted to allow members and players to decide between remaining in the Mid Gippsland league or to transfer to the NGFNL. “By no means was this decision made lightly, over the past six weeks a due diligence process has taken place, comprising of meetings with both the NGFNL and the MGFNL executives, the outcomes of the meetings were presented to the YYNFNC executive on Friday, August 14, for their consideration,” the club stated on Facebook.

“Prior to the general committee meeting on Thursday night the YYNFNC executive released a document to the general committee that recommended to take the decision to the players and members.”

The club will share information with

members over the next month before a vote takes place.

YYN considered its options on a league switch before the six Alberton clubs were welcomed into the MGFNL on Monday night.

A significant majority of members will be needed if the club wants to progress a change of leagues.

If the club wants to become North Gippsland’s 11th club, it will need the move to be approved by the MGFNL before accepted by the NGFNL. A move for next season would need to be completed by October 31.

NGFNL president David Kyle said his league and YYN had an “amicable meeting”, with both parties presenting their current status and where they were heading.

“Yallourn initiated this, it wasn’t North Gippy knocking in their door,” Kyle said.

“North Gippy has been a league which has seen clubs come and go, we’ve had Newry, Nambrok, Boisdale and Stratford leave, and Yarram and Woodside come in.

“We’ve got some experience in that

space. We’re an open-minded league when it comes to this.”

Trafalgar will formally ask to leave the Mid Gippsland league to join the Ellinbank and District league after 90 per cent of members voted in favour of the move.

More than 67 per cent support was needed.

The distance and route to travel to South Gippsland for matches is seen as a major factor in the two MGFNL clubs considering their future.

The integration of the six Alberton league clubs into the MGFNL was one of the recommendations in the recent G25 report, which has been endorsed

by AFL Victoria.

Another of the recommendations backed was replacing the NGFNL Under-18s with Under-17s, a move not supported by the league.

Kyle was hopeful the change would be delayed by at least a year.

“It would allow kids to have one last year in the Under-18s,” he said.

With the need to encourage juniors to remain involved, Kyle was fearful the prospect of top age Under-18s playing

against grown men in the reserves could deter them from staying in the sport.

“We don’t think that’s right,” he said.

The review, by Melbourne-based boutique strategy consulting firm ColganBauer, recommended dropping the Traralgon and District Junior Football League Under-16s competition.

Also opposing that recommendation, Kyle said there needed to be a better alignment of age groups between junior and senior leagues.

“We need more time to have more discussion and form some alliance where we are united,” he said.

Total player payments in the NGFL will be reduced from $80,000 to $65,000 next year, although under AFL Victoria guidelines, struggling clubs can apply for an increase.

Kyle said the reduction reflected the difficulty many clubs would have in gaining sponsorships as businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It helps them balance their books in 2021,” Kyle said.

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THE AFL has thrown top-age junior footballers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic a lifeline.

Senior NAB League players will get the chance to press their claims for the big time in 2021 after announcing on Monday the Under-16 and Under-18 competitions would switch to Under-17 and Under-19 next year.

It means Gippsland Power players, who turn 18 in 2020, will get another opportunity to

stake their claim for the 2021 AFL draft.

Despite the lifting of the competition age groups, the minimum draft age for both the AFL and AFLW competitions will stay at 18.

“Following a review undertaken over the past few months, the AFL Talent Pathway Programs have been remodelled to further align and simplify the talent pathway calendar, to provide boys’ and girls’ programs with the same opportunities for elite development while also increasing their connection to

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community football,” the AFL said in a statement.

Also included in the AFL’s announcement on Monday was news the VFL would merge with the NEAFL to create one second-tier Australian rules competition across the eastern seaboard.

The SANFL (SA), WAFL (WA), TSL (Tasmania) and NTFL (NT) will remain as standalone leagues.

There is still no decision on how second-tier women’s footy, including the VFLW, will look in the future.

Favourite leaves it late

GREYHOUNDS

THERE were more than a few nervous moments, but Stuart Lee Rose extended his winning streak at Warragul on Tuesday night.

Trained at Rosedale by Sharon-Lee Chignell, Stuart Lee Rose was sent out a red-hot $1.30 favourite for the Download The Watchdog App Mixed 6/7 (460m).

Those punters would have been sweating when Stuart Lee Rose settled fourth in the run and was still well back at the home turn.

But the son of Bernardo produced a withering late burst like a greyhound with a bright future to run down leader Mr Neo

in the shadows of the post. The win took Stuart Lee Rose’s career record to three wins from eight starts, with the past two coming in succession at Warragul.

The highlight of the Warragul meeting was the Sennachie at Stud Grade 5 Final (400m) won by Tin Shed Fred.

Prepared at Warragul South by David Kerr, Tin Shed Fred justified his $1.90 favouritism, with a impressive length and three-quarter success from Fancy Fabio and Victoria’s Kara.

Warragul races tonight and in the twilight slot tomorrow, with Sale hosting a twilight program on Sunday.

Alberton six join Mid Gippy

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By KATE WITHERS

New look: All six Alberton league clubs have been accepted into the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League for 2021. was met with vehement opposition by nine of the MGFNL’s then-10 clubs.

Shortly thereafter, on the recommendation of AFL Gippsland, Yarragon departed to join the neighbouring Ellinbank league.

In March, a highly anticipated AFL Victoria-commissioned report into the state of football across the region was unveiled and reiterated AFL Gippsland’s recommendation to merge the two leagues.

In the months since,Trafalgar and Yallourn-Yallourn North have both signalled their intent to breakaway from Mid Gippsland.

But the Bloods’ move was thwarted last night and their application to leave the league rejected, 7-2.

It is expected the club will appeal the decision with AFL Victoria.

The Bombers are yet to lodge an official application to leave the league.

A 2021 draw is some way off and hedges on the outcome of both applications.

“We are hopeful Trafalgar will stay - they are very much a part of

the competition for 2021 and we are hopeful Yallourn Yallourn North don’t get to a stage where they apply to leave the competition,” Popplestone said.

“The G25 recommends that 15 teams is sustainable and AFL has endorsed that, and we believe this is the best thing for football in Gippsland.”

In a statement,AFL Gippsland area manager Don Harley commended both leagues for making the transfer process a “smooth” one.

“I would like to thank all members of the Alberton FNL and the Mid Gippsland FNL for their dealings over the past month,” Harley said.

“I would like to make mention of the Alberton FNL executive.This process has been extremely difficult on those who have committed so much time and effort over many years to proper their league.

“Those members continued to advocate unrelentingly for the best outcome for their clubs, which has been reached by their acceptance into the Mid Gippsland FNL for 2021.”

Stony Creek FNC president Mark Le Page took to Facebook on Tuesday and said the club was “extremely thankful and honoured” to be joining the MGFNL. “We look forward to forming new relationships, friendships and rivalries with the MGFNL clubs from 2021 and beyond,” he said.

“To the Toora, Foster, Fish Creek, Tarwin and MDU FNCs, the SCFNC thanks you all your efforts over the last couple of months and the ability to work as one is something we should all be very proud of.

“It is a credit to all involved and whilst we form new relationships in our new home, our club will always look forward to our games for many more years to come.

“The Alberton FNL was important to us, however the survival of our five fellow clubs is more important to us.

“We sincerely thank the MGFNL for their acceptance and we can’t wait for our future to start with the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League.”

SEDA provides a sporting chance

Pathway to a career in sport: Former SEDA College student Vincent Phillips while assisting with community AFL clinics in 2019.

IN late high school years, learning transferable skills, connecting with industry, and pursuing a pathway you’re passionate about are crucial.

For many young people, the opportunity to complete their Years 11 and 12 with a focus on sport is a dream.

Through SEDA College’s leading industry partners such as AFL Victoria, Cricket Australia and Basketball Victoria, students can develop the skills of current industry professionals to help them gain a foot in the door.

Brooke Johnstone commenced at SEDA College at the start of 2020 after wanting a more hands-on approach to her education.

Brooke is now more motivated than ever to complete her schoolwork.

“Since starting at SEDA College, I feel like I’ve become more independent and focused. I know what

my goals are and the path I need to take to reach them. I would love to work as a physiotherapist at an AFL club one day and it’s great having the partnership with AFL Victoria to get exposure within the industry,” she said.

Students involved with the SEDA College Sports Development Program, get outside the classroom by completing a Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) one day a week throughout their time in the program, as well as through community initiatives with both local and state sporting partners.

To find out more information about SEDA College in Traralgon, register for the Virtual Information Session which will be hosted via Zoom on Wednesday, September 2 at 7pm.

Register via seda.vic.edu.au/events.

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A NEW era in Gippsland football is on the horizon.

At a special general meeting on Monday night, The Express understands seven Mid Gippsland league clubs voted to accept all six Alberton league clubs into the competition, while one voted against and one abstained.

But the 15-team competition won’t undergo a rebranding.

Instead, the Alberton Football Netball League will cease to exist and all clubs moved into the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League under AFL Victoria Country’s club transfer process.

“I would think that this would make us one of the biggest leagues in regional Australia,” MGFNL publicity officer Rob Popplestone said.

“On a positive note, 15 teams makes us a strong, viable and exciting competition.

“The very fact we know almost exactly what 2021 will look like means we’re planning with confidence and there’s a lot more positivity around getting back to playing football and netball.”

The finer operational details will be ironed out in coming months, with due consideration to be given to junior structures, including the possible abolition of Under-16s and Under-18s in favour of a single Under-17s competition.

“Discussions continue within Mid Gippsland and are expected to continue with our six new clubs to determine just where we stand as to the best outcome for our juniors,” Popplestone said.

“They’re (new clubs) wanting everything to be tied up within the next 30 days, so the idea is to have some clarity around what season 2021 looks like in the next 30 days.”

The preservation of Alberton league history under the Mid Gippsland banner is “an issue worth considering”, according to Popplestone, as are the jumper clashes between new and existing clubs.

“As much as this is a merger, the invitation was from us to apply to join our competition, which is important to note,” he said.

“The issue of history is definitely something we will look at and there may well be a round dedicated to the Alberton league, but that is something we will work on.”

A merger of the two competitions was proposed by AFL Gippsland at the tail-end of the 2018 season and

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REGIONAL VICTORIA (STAGE 3) What you need to know

• Face coverings must be worn by all Victorians when they leave home, unless they have a lawful exception.

• Stage 3 – Stay at Home restrictions apply in regional Victoria.

• You must not travel into metropolitan Melbourne except for permitted work purposes, care and compassionate reasons.

• Stay safe by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face covering when you leave home, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, keeping at least 1.5 metres from others and staying home if you feel unwell.

• If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), get tested then stay home.

Reasons to leave your home

• Food courts: closed.

• Market stalls: stalls can open for provision of take-away food and drink only.

• Markets and shopping centres: open, subject to density quotient, but people can only visit for necessary goods and services.

• Other retail: open, subject to density quotient, but people can only visit for necessary goods and services.

• Beauty and personal care services: closed, apart from hairdressers.

• Saunas and bathhouses: closed.

• Auction houses: operate remotely.

• Real estate auctions and inspections: operate remotely, and inspections by appointment.

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• To provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment.

• To exercise or for outdoor recreation.

• For work or education, if you can’t do it from home.

• You should stay close to home, limit travel where you can, and use common sense when travelling – and remember, you should only be out for one of the four permitted reasons.

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• Specialist schools remain open for all children.

• Childcare and kinders remain open for all children.

• Libraries and community venues: only to host an essential public support service, or a wedding or funeral.

• Galleries, museums, zoos: closed.

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• Indoor and drive-in cinemas: closed.

• Concert venues, theatres, auditoriums: closed.

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• Outdoor sporting facilities: closed, except for facilities where public gathering and physical distancing limits can be adhered to and there is no use of shared equipment or communal facilities (e.g. tennis courts, golf courses).

Shopping, retail and personal services

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• Pubs, bars, clubs, nightclubs: closed, bottle shop and take away only.

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• Holiday accommodation and camping: closed except for residents, emergency accommodation, or work purposes.

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