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Traralgon and Moe Football-Netball Club’s will feature in a special mental health round of the Gippsland League this weekend. One player from each of the four football grades will wear a jumper featuring the light blue for mental health, while netballers will wear light blue bibs and play with a light blue ball.

Modelling the jumper and bibs are Traralgon’s Cassidy Smith and Adam Jaensch and Moe’s Aaron Wilson and Ramayer Gourley.

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LOSSES ADD UP RECENT statistics released by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulations reveal poker machine losses across Gippsland have continued to increase following the reopening of venues in November 2020.

Latrobe City is a particular area of concern, with the shire recording a loss of more than $2 million in December alone lifting the final figure for 2020 to

$3,620,358.50, comparable to the 2019 figure of $3,940,501.37.

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) manager of Behavioural Health Programs at the Paula Gibb said the statistics did not paint a pretty picture for the region.

“It is concerning to think that we have reached the pre-COVID numbers already,” Ms Gibb said.

“We were hoping by not having the venues open for a little while it could

have impacted the numbers and behaviour change a little bit more than what we are seeing now.

“However, by looking at these statistics it is clear that the reduction we saw when venues were closed last year has not had the lasting impact we hoped it would.”

Ms Gibb highlighted some of the factors that have led to such a big jump post the lockdown period.

“I think the JobKeeper/JobSeeker

payments contributed to people having a little bit more disposable income,” she said.

“There were also the ban on rental increases and evictions that were also occurring at the time, so that did delay some of the financial impacts some people may have been facing if they had continued to gamble.

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Social housing set for a major boost

By ZAC STANDISH

SOCIAL housing in the Latrobe Valley is set for a major boost, with the state government allocating an estimated $60 million of funding to the region as part of its Big Build campaign.

This announcement coincides with Latrobe City Council’s recent advice of an intended investment of $100,000 to undertake its Social and Affordable Housing Strategy which will assist to guide the implementation, location and design of this project.

Quantum Support Services chief executive officer Natalie McDonald said this was a step in the right direction in combatting the ongoing housing crisis.

“We think it is a fantastic starting point for investment as part of the long term plan. It is

News in brief THE Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) is bringing its Mental Health Matters program for emergency service volunteers to the Latrobe Valley.

The one-day event is provided with support from the state government will take place at Century Inn Traralgon on Sunday, May 30.

Designed especially for emergency service volunteers the workshops aim to bring together and support local volunteers from across the sector including CFA, SES, Ambulance Victoria, St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Life Saving,Victorian Council of Churches Emergency Ministry, and others from the local area.

The interactive workshops will be facilitated by mental health professionals from OzHelp, alongside volunteers who will share their lived experience of mental health struggles in the hope of improving understanding about mental health conditions and reducing stigma.

“One in five Australians report having some sort of mental health condition. Gone are the days when there is any shame in putting your hand up for help. I encourage people to take this opportunity to understand how we can protect our own wellbeing,” ESF chief executive officer Siusan MacKenzie said.

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near the end of their life or with a life-limiting illness often face. They can be instrumental in balancing a variety of perspectives of patients, their families and the staff caring for them.”

National Palliative Care Week also presents an opportunity to highlight the work of not only hundreds of palliative care specialists and palliative care nurses but also the support provided by general practitioners, volunteers, allied health professionals, community workers and everyone who works within the palliative care sphere.

“We are here to help from day one,” Kelly said.

“Palliative care is available to people with a serious illness and their families to assist in managing their symptoms, improve their quality of life and help them to live as well as possible.”

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my whole outlook on my cancer and how to live with it, not die with it,” he said.

The theme of this year’s National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care – it’s more than you think, seeks to raise awareness about the many benefits of quality palliative care.

It is care that supports people (from babies to older adults) live their life as well as possible for as long as possible when faced with a life-limiting or terminal illness.

Kelly Koschade, a nurse practitioner with the Gippsland Region Palliative Care Consultancy Service based at LRH, said the theme of the week aimed to broaden the community’s perceptions, understanding and appreciation of palliative care, just like it did for Alex.

“Palliative care has a role in supporting the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of people living with a life-limiting illness, their families and their care team,” Kelly said.

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Big Build in place, so we still have the interim period that we need to work through in how we support people,” she said.

“It will certainly be one of the factors that is going to help, but I also think jobs growth and the Latrobe Valley looking at how they are going to create jobs will be the key to sustaining it.”

Ms McDonald said Quantum offered the following services for people struggling with rental stress.

“Our advocacy and support team help those people that are struggling with rental stress problems, so get in contact and we will be able to help you by keeping you in your home and working with your real-estate agent to make sure you stay there,” she said.

“But also working with clients looking for private rentals and providing support in that space.”

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“Absolutely (there has been an increase in rental stress), and it is particularly starting to be seen now post-COVID with the rental moratorium’s coming off in terms of evictions, we are certainly seeing quite a lot of pressure in the system right now,” she said.

“Last year the loss of jobs was a big factor (in increased rental stress), but it is also access to jobs and flexible jobs when it comes to people in families who may need to limit their hours to take care of children.

“At the end of the day it always comes back to jobs.”

She said despite this being a great first step, the funding alone would not be enough to alleviate all the housing problems people face.

“This is a really good start, but the hard part of this is it is going to take a few years to get this

Support: Nurse Practitioner Irene Murphy, Dr Ahmed Nagla and Nurse Practitioner Kelly Koschade from the Gippsland Region Palliative Care Consultancy provide specialist clinical advice to medical professionals and palliative care services in Gippsland. photograph supplied

ALEX had recently been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer and was about to begin his treatment at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

But when a palliative care nurse visited his home, he refused to see her.

“I told the palliative care nurse that I was not ready to see her, that I was not yet on my death bed,” Alex said.

To receive a visit from the palliative care nurse so early on in his cancer journey, surprised Alex.

“When I hear ‘palliative care’ I think it’s someone coming to care for a person in their dying moments,” he explained.

“Although I was told my cancer was incurable, I was not ready to start planning for my death…I was ready to start planning for my new life. Little did I know this is exactly what the nurse would help me do.”

Alex has since welcomed palliative care into his home.

“We have some truly great conversations over a cup of tea and biscuits. Palliative care has changed

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really important that we get more housing in Gippsland, and particularly the Latrobe Valley, as we fight the effects placed on our community by the housing crisis and rental stress,” she said.

Ms McDonald explained just how much of an impact this funding will have on the Latrobe Valley region.

“Right now what we are seeing in the Valley particularly is there aren’t any private rentals available and costs have increased up to $70 a week,” she said.

“People in need just cannot afford that and the provision of more social housing means that more people in that lower socio-economic band will have availability to the facilities they need.”

With rental stress becoming more and more prevalent, she explained some of the factors behind its rapid rise.

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TRARALGON South Primary School is hosting a fun-filled community market this Sunday to raise funds for brain cancer research.

The market will be held at Traralgon South Primary School between 10am and 2pm, showing off some local talent with a range of hand-made craft stores as well as activities and entertainment for all ages, raffles, silent auctions and food and drinks.

The market has been spearheaded by local siblings Josie, 9, and Bowie Ruyg, 7, who were inspired to start fundraising following their dad John’s brain cancer diagnosis in 2019.

Josie said she hopes the funds raised will lead to better outcomes for those with brain cancer and their families.

“It’s important so no other children have to go through what we have gone through because we don’t want any other children to lose their dad like we did,” she said.

The pair have raised more than $4000 since they first held a competition among their peers to design the best beanie, taking inspiration from Carrie Bickmore’s ‘Beanies 4 Brain Cancer’ initiative.

After one of Josie’s former teachers, a keen knitter, reached out to the knitting community, the family was flooded with over a hundred beanies from around the country and came up with the market as a way of turning them in to funds.

“It was really quite amazing going through them all,” Josie and Bowie’s mum Renee Paulet told The Express.

“It’s grown from beanies to a range of different craft stores, activities, entertainment and food stalls and hopefully a really nice day out.”

Ms Paulet described how proud she is of Josie and Bowie’s initiatives.

“They blow me away that they can be going through this themselves and still be thinking of and trying to help others, I just think they’re incredible humans,” she said.

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Joel Blythman is looking forward to Sunday’s market and said it will be a good opportunity for the community to reconnect after the isolation of 2020.

“We obviously wanted to support two of our students through fundraising initiatives like this but also saw an opportunity for us to re-establish some strong connections with our community,” he said.

“It’ll be nice to see people walking around on Sunday wearing a beanie they purchased but also contributing towards further research and a cure for brain cancer.”

Give a Damn Give a Can A LOCAL service club is calling on the Traralgon community to give a damn and give a can.

Now in its 28th year the Give a Damn Give a Can campaign is a project of the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central.

Each year around 10,000 cans of food are collected and donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Traralgon Food Bank.

This provides food for needy families throughout the winter. This year the club is hoping to make it bigger than ever.

Rotary Club of Traralgon Central spokesperson Jenny Hammett said the number of cans collected has grown significantly over the years with the involvement of the local schools.

“As the need for assistance has increased, so too has the willingness of the community to give.What we have found this is a project in which schools and families like to participate. Giving is simple,

it involves giving a single can, or as many as you can spare, to help others in need,” she said.

“2021 coincides with Rotary’s century year in Australia, and with an anticipated need for increased assistance this winter, we are aiming high this year. Our target is 15,000 cans,” Ms Hammett said.

There are 12 schools, business houses, sports clubs, small shopping centres and aged care facilities collecting, while there are Red Bins around Traralgon for people to drop their cans into.

The list of collection centres is also available on the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/TraralgonCentral “We are asking the community to show its heart by opening the cupboard and taking out a can of the family’s favourite food. Show you give a damn and give a can to those in need,” Ms Hammett said.

The campaign runs until May 30.

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similar campaigns seen in local football and netball, including the TAC Towards Zero Round and the Pride Cup held last weekend in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

Gippsland League operations manager Daniel Heathcote said sport had the power to bring social issues to the forefront.

“With the tragedies that have hit local footy over the past couple of years we are just looking to raise awareness around the league and around the football-netball region in general,” he said.

“The idea behind the zero jumpers was to have a united stand to try and get to the stage where we’re not losing anyone and we have zero lives lost to mental health issues and related.We think it’s a good initiative and hopefully one we can continue.

“Any of these causes that help out the public and the community push to losing zero lives to these issues is a worthy cause.”

The Gippsland League has provided each club with a special mental health round jumper which will be raffled or auctioned off, with any money raised going to help mental health awareness.

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THE importance of mental health awareness will be on display in the Gippsland League this weekend.

One senior footballer from the leagues 10 clubs will wear a special commemorative jumper with the number zero on the back to represent the push for zero lives lost to mental health.

The jumper will also feature the colour of light blue, which has become synonymous with mental health.

Netballers will wear light blue bibs, while each senior football match will see the runner across the five match days wearing a special blue shirt.

Clubs will also be provided blue arm tape to wear on the day as a tribute to those who have been lost to mental health.

The match between Traralgon and Moe at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve will take centre stage as the mental health round feature game, and will carry added significance given events of recent times.

Shock waves have reverberated around the two clubs with the passing of much loved figures to mental health issues in the last few years and months.

Traralgon Football-Netball Club president Kevin Foley said the importance of mental health could not be understated.

“It’s an important round for the league and especially for Moe and Traralgon,” he said.

“It (mental health) is a real issue in our society.

Sporting clubs have young people involved that deal with problems a bit differently than what senior people do. It’s important for us to have some good processes in place to make sure that we see some of their problems unfold and react accordingly.

“Just the other day one of the assistant coaches in the under 18s picked up that one of the boys wasn’t his normal self and over the course of the day we found out he was suffering a bit of mental health and got him some help.”

For the Maroons-Lions clash, one ‘mental health champion’ from each of the four football grades will wear the zero-jumper, while the netball matches will see a light blue ball used.

“Some of the champions we have wearing those jumpers are leaders of our club ... ones that really push the guys and girls to talk.” Foley said.

Moe Football-Netball Club reserves coach Aaron Wilson said the initiative showed how footballnetball clubs play a vital role in the community.

“I think it’s really great that the organisations can get together and put a spotlight on mental health,” he said.

“Sport is such an outlet for the community and the organisations do a great job of fostering good relationships between all the players, members and supporters so I think it allows good, honest conversations to happen and provide support for people should they need it.

“It’s more than a game, we want to bring about that mental health aspect and highlight that it is okay to talk and it is quite courageous and brave to talk and be open about your struggles.”

Appropriately, the Moe players chosen to wear the special jumpers have a connection to the effects of mental health, including Matt and Liam Pearce, brothers of the late Riley.

Given Riley Pearce’s involvement with players from Moe and Traralgon in the under 18 age bracket, the Thirds match is expected to carry heightened emotions.

“It’s important both clubs get around these young guys and support them with what they continue to go through,” Wilson said.

“As an organisation we wrapped our arms around the Pearce and Walsh family and we continue to support them.”

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Moechella proves simply marvellous

By ZAC STANDISH

THE power of the local community was on full display last Saturday night, as more than 300 people packed into the Moe Hotel for the second edition of Moechella.

Inspired by the tragic passing of much loved Moe footballer Riley Pearce, the event brought well-acclaimed bands such as Dead City Ruins, El Colosso and Ablaze to “Mo-town” with all proceeds going to mental health awareness organisations the Black Dog Institute and Mindfull Aus. Moechella organising committee member Dean Abbott labelled the night a major success.

“It could not have gone any better to be honest,” Mr Abbott said.

“The (Pearce) family were just so grateful at the end of the night and blown away to be honest with the support and well wishes they received from the crowd, it was just fantastic to see.”

After spending over 12 months planning, he said it was incredible to see the event finally come to fruition.

“I think the level of effort everyone put in to make it all run smooth and overall planning that we did was really evident on the night,” he said.

“The staff at the Moe Hotel did a fantastic job as well, so to see it end up pretty well exactly how we planned was quite surreal and following on from the tough year we all had in 2020 to put together an event like this for the community was very rewarding.”

Mr Abbott explained how the 2021 event compared the inaugural festival in November 2019.

“We effectively used 2019 as a template for success, because that event did end up going so well we didn’t really change up too much,” he said.

“We probably had more numbers at the event this year, selling a further 60-odd tickets in comparison to 2019, and the first time around we were a little bit conservative with ticket sales as we didn’t want to make the event uncomfortable.

“Those extra numbers did create a bit more of an atmosphere this time around, which definitely added to the overall success of the night.”

When it came to the response by the public on the night, he described it as ‘overwhelming’.

“The event wouldn’t be the success it is without having a community feel about it and supporting a worthy cause and I think the feedback really reflected how excited everyone was to be supporting the Pearce family,” he said “From the people I spoke to they felt like they were very much making a difference and loved that it had that element of supporting local people in need rather than being just a music festival, the response was just incredible and made everything worthwhile.”

Mr Abbott wanted to take the time to thank the following stakeholders for making the night such a success.

“First and foremost we want to thank the Moe Hotel and their staff for doing such an amazing job,” he said.

“We will also be releasing a full list of around 50 sponsors in the coming weeks, who are

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Below: The Pearce family addresses the crowd at Moechella.

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predominantly local businesses and they each deserve a round of applause because without their support the event would not go ahead.

“The artist who came as well, to be honest they don’t get a lot of money to come and perform at Moechella, they really are doing it for the cause and to come here and put on such a great show we owe them a definite debt of gratitude.”

As for next year, he said he is unsure as to whether the event will return for a third edition.

“It isn’t really clear at this stage, the event was initially going to be a one-off and we decided to run it again,” he said.

“If something worthy comes up in the next 12 months then we might look at running it again, but we wouldn’t just run the event solely as a music festival, we want to run it for a worthy cause and help out locals in need.”

Outstanding: Churchill Lions’ Peter Savage, Carol Kavanagh (secretary), Bill Hurenkamp, Reg Grisotto (president), Ray Medew and Peter Tait – behind in the van cooking was Robin King, Allan Kelly and Dave Cranwell. In the centre is an Australian Paper supervisor and Omega’s Nick Iacovou.

ON Friday, May 21, the Lions club of Churchill and District were invited by Omega Network managing director Nick Iacovou to provide a slap-up lunch for about 150 workers on site at Opal Australian Paper in Maryvale.

This was a wonderful opportunity for the Lions to shine at what they do best – catering and helping the local communities.

For Omega Network it was a different kind of opportunity where the workers could be shown how much they are appreciated and it was on site so they didn’t have to go far to be rewarded with a great lunch and an chance to sit around in the sun and chat at the same time.

With Churchill Lions it’s always a no fuss situation as they arrived in convoy in a very thick, thick fog!

Within no time whatsoever the Lions had the vans organised, marquee and tables up, generator running and as the three guys were cooking in the van the sun burst through.

The workers started to arrive and were quite

surprised to be served huge hamburgers with the lot, sausages with onions ‘n bread, plus a vast array of cold drinks as by then the day was starting to get quite hot, to say it was appreciated would be an understatement!

Once finished, it was pack up, clean up and away.

Churchill Lions would like to say a special thank you to Nick and Omega Network for giving the club the opportunity to help out by supplying all the hard workers at the APM with a great lunch.

As is with every occasion, there was food left over, but the club ensured nothing goes to waste.

Lion Bill Hurenkamp took all of the food that was left down to the ‘Soup Kitchen’ in Traralgon that night to help contribute.

He said it was just wonderful, there was not a scrap of food left at the end of the night and everyone went away well-fed.

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Call for council’s support

By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE Valley district historical societies are hoping Latrobe City Council will give them a few extra coins for their annual operating grant after not having a rise since 1994.

The Latrobe Combined History Group is asking for an extra $3000 a year to help run the six local volunteer organisations, as part of Latrobe City’s upcoming annual budget.

The combined history group represents the Boolarra, Moe, Morwell,Traralgon,Yallourn North and Yinnar district historical societies.

Latrobe City has been allocating each group $500 a year to cover operating costs for the past 27 years, but the combined groups are asking the council to double this amount.

History group convenor Barbara Johnson said “life had changed” since the mid-90s, with increasing expenses meaning each group had to tighten the belt.

“Each year we said let’s try to live within our means, but we spend $3000 a year just to keep afloat, and this is just at the Traralgon historical society alone,” Ms Johnson said.

Ms Johnson said other income came from

membership subscriptions, selling books and carrying out requests for historical research.

But local groups have been slugged with rising costs of IT, publishing a members’ bulletin, public liability insurance and purchasing archival materials.

She said just getting electrical equipment tested and tagged each year cost each group $250 – eating up half of the Latrobe City grant.

Ms Johnson said historical societies were valuable resources for the community to trace family histories, or the origins of local towns.

Latrobe City had been using records to check out local sites such as the original Loy Yang railway station, the history of Sandbank Reserve and the new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre site.

The local historical societies had also been used to compile a list of which residential houses in Latrobe City contained asbestos.

“What’s gone on before us has made us what we are today and is shaping the future, and hopefully can prevent us from making other mistakes,” she said.

Latrobe City will be handing down its 2021/22 annual budget on June 7.

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WOOLWORTHS Churchill, Moe and Morwell now offer a low-sensory Quiet Hour shopping experience designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs.

During Quiet Hour, Woolworths Churchill, Moe and Morwell will lower lights, turn down music or radio and turn off oven buzzers for an hour, every Tuesday between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Following a successful trial in select stores, Quiet Hour will now be rolled out nationally.

“Our customers have told us there’s a need in the community for a low-sensory shopping experience in the area, so we’re pleased to expand Quiet Hour to Woolworths Churchill, Moe and Morwell,” Woolworths group manager Jaimie Nash said.

“Our team takes great pride in ensuring the store is quieter and less stressful for customers who want to shop during Quiet Hour and we look forward to welcoming them in store.”

The low sensory initiative was developed in consultation with disability service providers at Life Without Barriers.

“Quiet Hour is a fantastic initiative by Woolworths that recognises the different needs of some customers,” Life Without Barriers chief executive officer Claire Robbs said.

“It gives people a way to do their shopping and increase their independence in an environment that is not stressful and overwhelming to them.”

During this hour, temporary changes are made to the store, including: Turning off bakery ovens or chicken cooker buzzers Reducing volume on store phones and registers on the trading floor Clearing store entry ways Reducing lighting and in store music Removing roll cages from the shop floor and; Stopping all PA announcements (excluding cases of emergencies)

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Highway project a winner for region

By TOM GANNON

CONTRACTS have been awarded for the duplication of the final 43 kilometres of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale.

The state government recently announced the project will be delivered through a trio of construction partners including Laing O’Rourke,Whelans Group Investments and BildGroup.

The $250.3 million project will create more than 100 jobs and flow on benefits for 160 workers in the civil construction industry.

The announcement comes after funding was secured for the project by the state government late last year.

Committee for Gippsland chief executive officer Jane Oakley welcomes the project which she said should help industry in the region.

“It’s really good, we need to do that duplication of the two sections which is fantastic and I think it’ll unlock access to markets for industry,” she told The Express.

“The real benefit of that duplication is from a freight movement point of view it increases the

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IT was a different kind of event for the Gippsland Road Runners earlier this month when 20 members and friends of the women’s social running group gathered in Apollo Bay. The group were participating in the Great Ocean Road Running Festival in memory of one of their members whose life had been tragically cut short from bowel cancer earlier this year, Group president Susan Jenkins explained that one of their number, Kerryn Giles, had walked the half marathon in 2019 while undergoing cancer treatment and was planning the same last year before the event was cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

“Kerryn would’ve done everything to do the same this year but it was not to be,” Ms Jenkins said.

“Sadly Kerryn lost her life in February.

“Our group was determined to honour our friend by walking the half marathon in her memory.”

So the Road Runners donned specially printed “T” shirts branded with the Bowel Cancer Australia badge and a “Kerryn’s Crew” logo and braved the elements to complete the iconic walk.

Ms Jenkins explained that at the same time 300km away back home in Trafalgar; Road Runners and members of Kerryn’s family joined to walk to ‘Fred’s View’ at the top of the Uralla

State Park. “One of Kerryn’s favourite walks.” she added.

Still more members completed the event ‘virtually’ on the day.

Kerryn Giles, a lifetime Trafalgar resident and early member of the Gippsland Road Runners was diagnosed with bowel cancer 5 years ago and had sustained a walking regime even after a series of surgical procedures and chemotherapy.

Susan explained that it was in a large part due to Kerryn’s stoicism and determination that the ‘Walkers’ division of the running group started and has grown.

“Kerryn was always a joy to be around either on a walk or during our social events,” Ms Jenkins said.

“Her life over the last five years was an example to all of us how to extract the most joy from her available time.”

On Kerryn’s passing the running group decided there would be no more fitting tribute to their friend than to enter a team in the Great Ocean Road half marathon walk and raise money for Bowel Cancer Australia.

They have raised nearly $7000 for Bowel Cancer Australia who support people with bowel cancer and promote research, and screening programs.

Check it out: Newborough’s Melissa Scholes has created a series of images for a solo photo exhibition celebrating the craftsmanship of the Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club.

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The exhibition opened yesterday and consists of six 12x18 inch prints displaying the craftsmanship of the Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club.

Each image shows a different masterpiece being made from raw timber.

Ms Scholes is completing the last few requirements of a Diploma in Photogr graphy r and Photogr graphic r Imagi ging i and said this has been a “cchallengin ing but rewarding experience”.

“The images have been printed in black and white to draw attention to the

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the state government’s radar but there’s no commitment to funding on a state or commonwealth level and there’s no timeline.”

Construction between Traralgon and Sale will include strengthening of the existing highway, installing safety barriers, U-turn opportunities and upgrading six intersections including turn lanes.

Two additional lanes will be created, creating two lanes in each direction with a centre median, improving local road and private access to the highway.

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efficiency of freight movement along the Princes Highway.”

Ms Oakley said she’s now looking towards the construction of the Traralgon bypass which she hopes will become more of a focus of the state government.

“The next piece of the jigsaw is the Traralgon bypass to really keep the flow of freight to market going more efficiently and effectively and unlocking some of that congestion that currently takes place,” she said “I think it’s sometime away, it’s definitely on

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dexterity of the hands, and the precision of the tools that are held and applied to the timber,” Ms Scholes said.

The exhibition will be on display in the park entry foyer at Old Gippstown, 211 Lloyd Street, Moe. The exhibition is free to view during park opening hours Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Visitors are also encouraged to spend time exploring the park (standard admission fees apply) and dining in the café during their visit.

The Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club meet weekly at Old Gippstown on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12pm-3pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

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Police Beat with Zac Standish

Alleged stabbing in Traralgon

POLICE are appealing for witnesses of an alleged assault that occurred on Hotham Street in Traralgon on Monday, May 24.

It is believed a man in his 20s was stabbed between 3:30am-4am, with police still unsure of the specific details of the incident.

Police believe that a level of intoxication was involved and the incident forced the multi-storey carpark on Seymour Street to be shut down for more than two hours on Monday, May 24.

The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Police investigating Traralgon East collision

An area of concern for community organisations: Latrobe City has seen a dramatic spike in poker machines expenditure since the re-opening of venues in November 2020. file photograph

POLICE are calling for witnesses to an incident that occurred at the intersection of Ellavale Drive and McNairn Road, Traralgon East on Friday, May 21.

A collision occurred between a silver coloured Ford Falcon and a blue Mazda 3 Sedan at approximately 7am.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dash cam footage is urged to contact First Constable Vella at the Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

Duck season in the spotlight

Valley’s pokie losses on rise Continued from page 1

THE 2021 duck season opened yesterday and closes on June 14.

Police are reminding everyone involved to act safely, responsibly and legally.

Anybody participating in the season must also ensure they follow the latest public health advice, available at coronavirus.vic. gov.au

“So if you combine that with the venues opening, the restrictions lifting and people feeling that sense of relief following COVID and wanting to get back out and doing the things they enjoyed were all factors in what ended up being a bit of a perfect storm.”

She explained just where Latrobe City sits in comparison to other council areas across Victoria.

“In the Latrobe Valley we are spending roughly just under $130,000 per day on pokies, with the highest in Victoria being Brimbank who spend $381,000 per day,” she said.

“The shire has 13 venues with pokies, with a grand total of 522 machines, so that gives people a lot of opportunity to spend and has ranked 27th in

the state of total expenditure. What is interesting to note though is that Latrobe City is ranked as the fourth most disadvantaged socio-economic area in Victoria, so being high up in pokies expenditure is a very dangerous combination.”

With more than 333,000 Victorians harmed by their own gambling and a further 300,000 negatively impacted by someone else, Ms Gibb outlined some of the mental health problems that arise from excessive pokies use.

“It obviously effects overall well-being, the financial pressures can then cause a whole lot of stress and anxiety for people,” she said.

“There is also a lot of shame if people are trying to disguise the amount of money they are losing or whether they are actually going in the first place,

which in turn significantly effects mental health.”

With gambling issues presenting such serious problems within the community, Ms Gibb highlighted the services LCHS provide people who may be in need.

“We provide the gambling help services, so that includes therapeutic counselling and financial counselling,” she said.

“That is not just for the person that has the problem behaviours, that is for any effected member so they can access those services free of charge.”

“If people are worried that they may have problem gambling behaviours it is a blame free and no judgment service, so they can just ring our 1800 242 696 number and get an appointment.”

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Rightside Legal is working for a number of men who were abused while students at the Marist Brothers School St Paul’s College in Traralgon (now Lavalla Catholic College) in the 1970’s and 1980s.

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Bro. Tobin died in 1996.

If you have information or memories of Bro. Tobin – including of his physical punishment of students – that may help the survivors, please contact Laird Macdonald on (03) 9909 1140 or on info@rightsidelegal.com.au.

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GREAT news regarding the planned Morwell food manufacturing precinct. (Tasty Project, The Express 17/5/21).

Finally a project we can all get behind.

This region is renowned for its high quality food and produce.

It always made sense to capitalise on our other local attributes.

Well done to all involved and here’s hoping it goes forward quickly without a hiccup.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz, Yallourn North

Online comments LOW ACT DEVASTATES RAIL TRAIL COMMITTEE Debbie Taylor: They need heavy penalties and follow through with action but then again these sort of people just don’t care and would probably laugh because they just always get away with doing the wrong thing. I am so sorry this has happened.

Geothermal use at aquatic centre is a winner

THERE has been a lot of anticipation about the new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, but I think the most exciting feature is the geothermal heating component which has been included.

The pool is heated by 65 degree celsius water pumped from a below ground aquifer, which is then reinjected back into the aquifer once it has cooled.

This process will save $370,000 in operating costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 730 tonnes when compared to standard electricity generation methods.

The Latrobe Valley is one of a few areas in the world that is uniquely placed to use geothermal energy due to the natural brown coal layer which is already present.

This technology is able to use our greatest local resource of coal to produce energy with a minimal impact on both the environment and our health.

It is exciting to see these initiatives being rolled out in our local area and gives me hope for a future in which we can use technology to meet our need for energy generation without compromising our health with harmful emissions.

This is particularly pertinent at a time where the Latrobe Valley is looking at the transition away from coal based power.

We have a proud history of being the ‘power house’ of Victoria and there is no reason that this legacy has to end with the eventual closure of the power stations - we may just change the way that we deliver.

If you would like to engage in the conversations around renewable and sustainable futures for Latrobe Valley then please contact me at geraldine.mcclure@healthyfutures.net.au to have a chat.

Geraldine McClure, Churchill

International Day of UN peacekeepers

ON May 29 we pause to recognise the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers.

Australia has been involved in UN peacekeeping missions all over the world for more than 70 years, with Australian military personnel, police and civilians having served in more than 50 multinational operations.

UN peacekeepers are often referred to as the ‘Blue Berets’, a term that evokes the light blue berets, caps, hats, or sometimes helmets, worn on operations.

Thousands of Australians have served as peacekeepers around the world, in Somalia, Rwanda, Mozambique and elsewhere in Africa,

Brad Ralph: This is bound to happen, guaranteed it’s kids. They’d just get a slap on the wrist. It’s what happens.

Guss Lambden: Awful to think we may need security cameras on the trail.

Boost for the region: Letter writer Geraldine McClure says the use of geothermal heating for the pool at the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre is an exciting feature.

in the Middle East, in Cambodia and East Timor, and in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands.

Today, there are 23 Australians on UN Peacekeeping missions around the world, including in South Sudan, the Middle East and Mali.

Tragically 16 have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations and we honour their memory.

We remember the courage shown by UN peacekeepers and give thanks to the thousands of military personnel, police and civilians who have helped countries in need to restore and maintain peace. More information about peacekeeping and the operations Australians have been involved in is available at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Anzac Portal.

Darren Chester Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

Clarity needed to establish Latrobe City’s premier sporting venue

COULD not help but notice on Friday night that Harriet Shing MP posted on her Facebook page that the state government are funding a new set of sightscreens for cricket at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve.

This once again shows the confused nature of various levels of government to sport in Latrobe City.

Traralgon is supposedly not the AFL (Morwell) or cricket (Moe) venue, its just a club cricket and AFL ground, yet its now the only venue with cricket capable lights and sightscreens, major cricket infrastructure.

Latrobe City is the only location in Australia whose major cricket venue is not the major AFL venue in a ridiculous duplication of resources.

And what’s worse is that all the investment of late into the major reserves at Moe and Morwell is for venues that never can aspire to be like Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium for instance, let alone Kardinia Park in Geelong, regional cities that Latrobe City is trying to compare itself with.

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA

Member for Morwell

As your representative in the Victoria an Parliament, please know my staff and I are here to assist you u, your family or your business whether it be in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or an issue or idea relating to public transsport, roads, schools, employment and/or any other State Governm ment related matter.

My staff and I are happy to provide you with information relating to available Government programs and grants, or assist in the recognition of individual, family and d business milestone events. So feel free to drop into our office e at 12 George Street, Morwell or give us a calll on (03) 5133 9088.

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Neither Moe or Morwell’s venue is near a main road, or across the road from a railway line and are both landlocked with housing with no space for a major parking lot.

Warrnambool have just received funding for Reid Oval to be a major sports venue for both cricket and AFL, which at least has a huge amount of space for parking around it, why can’t we do the same here?

What happens if we want to get a proper season AFL game, or a VFL team.

Just build a new venue on Monash Way in Morwell, next to the railway line with a station as is proposed in the Strength Led Transition program Latrobe City is promoting, accessible to the freeway, lots of parking, access to a redeveloped Kernot Hall, Mid Valley and the industrial estate they hope to put there, could be a huge major events hub and important employment opportunity area.

Or at very least develop the Traralgon Reserve which is close to the current highway and railway and is on a road that will have direct access to the (eventual) Traralgon bypass with plenty of parking across Shakespeare Street rather than wasting our opportunities on these half baked ideas that have no foresight.

Darren Clark, Morwell

False positives judgement

ON March 24, 2021, in the Administrative Court of Vienna, Judge Frank ruled that “after 24 cycles the PCR-test is virtually useless for diagnostic purposes, since at that point the PCR machine is capable of reproducing itself and thus result in false positives.”

The Judge also noted in his judgement that the World Health Authority has stated that “as disease prevalence decreases, the risk of false positives increases.”

The significance of this decision (consolidated by recent decisions handed down in the Portuguese, Dutch, and German courts) cannot be underestimated.

It goes to the very basis of the justification

Callie Cook: Oh no! Very disappointing.

Lyn Henderson: So disappointed to hear, hope they get caught, so unfair for the people that put their own time into improving Moe. Joy Donald: Absolute boredom.

PAVILION OFF AND READY Guss Lambden: Well done to the Turra family for putting community ahead of maximum profit. Great to see community minded people in our local region.

VALLEY TO HOST NETBALL NATIONALS Peter Weuffen: Good for the local economy.

GARY ABLETT JUNIOR MAKES A SPLASH AT HILL END Pedro Scanlon: Great pic with one of our grandkids, thanks Abba.

MOECHELLA SET TO ROCK FOR GREAT CAUSE Paul Mesaric: Well done Shannon Murphy, great effort.

Pedro Scanlon: Here’s to a successful night. used by authorities to implement crippling lockdowns and other restrictions on individual liberty, which the court found lacked support from a scientific and epidemiological perspective.

Tightening the lens to a sharper focus, all Australian laboratories in every state analyze throat, nasal, and/or saliva samples for coronavirus at a cycle threshold (the ‘Ct’ value) at between 40 and 45 cycles.

Joseph Lis, Morwell

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State’s active COVID-19 cases on rise

By ZAC STANDISH

PEOPLE across the state are on edge after it was announced the Whittlesea COVID-19 cluster has grown to 15 cases yesterday morning, with the number of active cases in Victoria rising to 23.

It is understood all new cases are close contacts of the existing cases identified as part of the initial Whittlesea cluster on Monday afternoon.

Contract tracers have identified 301 primary close contacts, with 80 of those returning negative results as of Wednesday morning.

Acting Premier James Merlino said it is a positive sign that all confirmed cases are close contacts, but we are certainly not out of the woods yet with the number of exposure sights rapidly growing.

“It’s good that everyone is linked at this stage, but we are concerned about the number and also about the kind of exposure sites and the next 24 hours are going to be critical,” Mr Merlino said.

“I want to be upfront with everyone this morning, I cannot rule out taking some further action but we’ll update people as soon as we know.”

As of yesterday afternoon the state government had announced the following venues as COVID-19 exposure sites: Bundoora JUMP! Swim School- Friday 21 May 8:55am - 10am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Axedale Axedale Tavern - Sunday 23 May 11:45am - 1:30pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Bendigo Hairfolk - Saturday 22 May 9:40am - 10:10am - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Brunswick Futsal Brunswick - Sunday 23 May 9:00am - 10:00am - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Clifton Hill McDonald’s - Saturday 22 May 6:00pm - 7:00pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Coburg BP – Southvale - Saturday 22 May 8:10am - 8:30am - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Coburg The Nicholson Coffee House Saturday 22 May 12:00pm - 1:00pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Epping Chemist Warehouse - Dalton Village Wednesday 19 May 6:45pm - 8:00pm TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping The Furniture Trader - Tuesday 18 May 12:00pm - 12:50pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

This new COVID scare prompted the state government to re-introduce a number of restrictions to the Greater Melbourne area as of 6pm Tuesday night which included: Public gatherings limited to 30 people.

No more than five visitors to a home per day.

Face masks are compulsory indoors at all times for anyone aged 12 years or older unless you have an exemption.

Despite the growing number of cases and new restrictions, Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced on yesterday morning that crowds will be allowed at all Round 11 AFL matches this weekend.

The number of exposure sites has increased dramatically over the past 24 hours, with news of a spectator at the Collingwood vs Port Adelaide match on Sunday May 23 sitting in Zone 4, Level 1 of the Great Southern Stand testing positive headlining a list of 40 sites.

AFL Victoria said it would continue to work closely with the state government, but as last night have committed to community football/netball proceeding as per normal this weekend.

Epping JMD Grocers & Sweets - Monday 17 May 10:30am - 1:00pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Epping Nando’s Epping (Dalton Rd) Wednesday 19 May 8:30pm - 9:20pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Epping Epping North Shopping Centre Saturday 22 May 4:45pm - 5:50pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping House and Party (store) - Saturday 22 May 5:15pm - 5:50pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping Woolworths Epping North - Saturday 22 May 4:45pm - 5:45pm - TIER 1 Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Epping Urban Diner Food Court, Pacific Epping Shopping Centre - Sunday 23 May 1:15pm - 2:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping ALDI Epping - Sunday 23 May 6pm - 7pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping Chemist Depot Epping - Sunday 23 May 11:15am-12pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Epping Coles Epping - Thursday 20 May 6:45pm - 7:35pm TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Fitzroy North Secco and Co - Saturday 22 May 7:35pm - 8:55pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

State not out of the woods yet: Acting Premier James Merlino.

Lalor Deep Indian Supermarket - Thursday 20 May 7:00pm - 8:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result

Maribyrnong Toyworld, Highpoint Shopping Centre - Thursday 20 May 5:30pm - 6:20pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

Lalor Fruits of Lalor - Wednesday 19 May 12:00pm - 1:00pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Lalor No. 1 Fruit Market - Wednesday 19 May 12:00pm - 1:00pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Lalor Everfresh Fruit Market Wednesday 19 May 12:00pm - 1:00pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result

Melbourne Bamboo House - Friday 21 May 11:00am - 11:50am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Melbourne Melbourne Cricket Ground (Zone 4, Level 1 of the Great Southern Stand (the Punt Rd end of the stand)) – Sunday May 23 2:00pm – 7:00pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

Maribyrnong Highpoint Shopping Centre (Levels 2 and 3 excluding specific exposure shops) - Thursday 20 May 5:15pm - 6:35pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Maribyrnong Smiggle, Highpoint Shopping Centre - Thursday 20 May 5:55pm - 6:30pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Maribyrnong Kidstuff, Highpoint Shopping Centre - Thursday 20 May 5:20pm - 5:55pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Maribyrnong Ishka, Highpoint Shopping Centre Thursday 20 May 5:45pm - 6:20pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Maribyrnong Lush Cosmetics, Highpoint Shopping Centre - Thursday 20 May 6:05pm - 6:35pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

Mill Park Bunnings Warehouse, Mill Park Thursday 20 May 4:00pm - 6:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Port Melbourne Port Park Café - Monday 24 May 12:30pm - 1:00pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Port Melbourne The Local, Port Melbourne - Friday 21 May 1:40pm - 3:30pm - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Port Melbourne - Bay 101 Café Monday 24 May 7:30am - 8:20am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Prahran Three Monkeys - Saturday 22 May 9:10pm to 11pm, Sunday 23 May 10:30pm to 1am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Prahran Somewhere Bar - Sunday 23 May 10:30pm to 1am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

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Preston Adams Reserve Playground - Sunday 23 May 2:15pm - 3:45pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Preston ALDI Preston South Sunday 23 May 3:45pm - 4:25pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Reservoir C Indian Grocery & Convenience Store - Saturday 22 May 6:00pm - 7:00pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Reservoir Shell Coles Express Reservoir Tuesday 18 May 3:15pm - 4:15pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Reservoir B.T. Connor Reserve - Friday 21 May 8:00pm - 11:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result South Yarra Circus Bar - Sunday 23 May 1:20am - 4:15am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Thomastown ACTROL (Retail Store- refrigerator and airconditioning parts)- Monday 17 May 12:00pm - 1:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Thomastown White Line Automotive - Thursday 20 May 12:00pm - 1:30pm - TIER 2 - Get tested and self-isolate until negative result Thornbury Little Tienda - Saturday 22 May 7:45am - 8:20am - TIER 1 - Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days

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Headed to the state final: Trafalgar High School’s Year 8 Volleyball team after qualifying for the big one. Back: Kristy Dunstan (sports teacher), Riley Payne, Juddson Ryan, James Pace, Memphis McQualter, Angus Carlson. Middle: Toby McCabe, Brook Gill. Front: Louis Hennessy, Harrison Pirie, Tom Matthews.

Gippsland winners THE Trafalgar High School Year 8 Volleyball team is on its way to the state School Sports Volleyball final in November after winning the recent Gippsland final.

The team competed in Morwell against Maffra Secondary College and Korumburra Secondary College.

Discussing their first game against Maffra, Toby McCabe said it was “tough at first” and it was “slow to get the energy for the game” with James Pace adding that this was a result of “a mix of nerves and being rusty” the team had formed with reduced training due to COVID-19 health measures, but responded impressively to win.

In the game against Korumburra, the boys reported finding their strength with Memphis McQualter saying,“We were playing our game” and the win was achieved with “no third set needed”.

The state finals will be held in November in Melbourne.

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Captivated: Newborough East Primary School students were among the many across the country to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime on May 19. photograph supplied

Storytime for Newborough East Primary

ON Wednesday, May 19 at 11am every student from Prep to Grade 6 at Newborough East Primary School (NEPS) participated in National Simultaneous Storytime.

This year the story enjoyed was Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting.

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and information Association.

Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read in libraries, schools, preschools, childcare

centers, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

This storytime is now in its 21st year.

A huge thank you to Mrs Janine Cruickshank for co-ordinating this event at NEPS.

St Paul’s welcome legendary authors and illustrator to school

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YEARS 2 to 4 students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School recently had the pleasure of meeting authors of Little Legends, Adrian Beck and Nicole Hayes, along with the book’s illustrator, James Hart.

The authors talked about how they met, how much they all love AFL and how they created their characters by ‘squishing’ the best of people they know into the character.

The group held a very funny quiz session

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Focused: Keen to put some drawing tips into practice are St Paul’s students (left to right) Fraser, Jake, Jayden and Hayley. with students and teachers, and James led an interesting drawing session which the students loved. Adrian also held a small, informative writing workshop for a group of students later in the day.

The visit was a result of a donation the school made last year to “Authors for Fireys”, an initiative that was established in the wake of the 2019/2020 bushfires.

Many authors donated signed books, visits, writer services and experiences as part of an online auction, with all proceeds going towards firefighters.

Hosted at the St Paul’s Traralgon Campus, students from Warragul also attended the session, eagerly lining up to purchase some new books and have them autographed by the creative collective.

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Creative: St Paul’s students Sophie and Ashlyn during a drawing session led by ‘Little Legends’ Illustrator James Hart.

Hands up: St Paul’s students Ryan and Fraser answered questions during the quiz led by authors Adrian Beck and Nicole Hayes.

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Stars of the show: Authors Adrian Beck, Nicole Hayes and Illustrator of Little Legends James Hart on stage in the St Paul’s gymnasium.

BONNOR (Aitken) - Mitchell Frederick was born on March 18 at LRH to proud parents Kim and Matt of Traralgon.

SYKES-SHERWELL (Sykes) - Oliver John was born at LRH on March 15 to proud mum Peta-Jo of Morwell.

LEWIS (Lawrence) - Georgia Bree was born at LRH on January 1 to proud parents Kirsten and Paul of Traralgon.

WOOD (Mullen-Bianconi) - Saige Natalie was born on January 17 at LRH to proud parents Carly and Jacob of Newborough.

SCALIA (Di Savia) - Alexia Anna and Mateo Sebastian were born at Monash, Clayton on January 13 to proud parents Vanessa and Mario of Morwell.

BURT (McNair) - Hugh Theodore was born on February 20 to proud parents Johnathon and Elle of Traralgon.

RUTTER (Sleswick) - Ivy Rose was born on February 9 at LRH to proud parents Meghan and Aaron of Traralgon.

HIGGINS (Caffry) - Graya Nixon was born at LRH on February 24 to proud parents Maggie and Kenny of Traralgon.

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Familiar faces square-off in crunch clash NETBALL

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A momentous occasion: Churchill netballers Nolene McDougall and Stacey Sanders are prepared for their 300th games this weekend when the Cougars take on Rosedale. photograph tom gannon

DOUBLE THE MILESTONE

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NETBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

By ZAC STANDISH

IT will be a history making Saturday of netball for the Churchill Cougars this weekend, as much loved stalwarts Stacey Sanders and Nolene McDougall each suit up for their 300th games.

The pair will be the first two ladies to reach this milestone, having each spent 27 years playing for the club.

McDougall told The Express she deliberately delayed playing her 300th until Sanders could join her for the occasion.

“It is probably more by planning than coincidence, I have been able to play my 300th game for the past two years and I have just avoided it,” McDougall said.

“I just thought it would be a good idea while Stacey is up for hers I would get back out on the court and share the occasion with her.”

For Sanders, she said it was honour to bring up this milestone for a club that means so much too her.

“I am a one-club girl, I have dedicated a lot of my life to it and really grew up there with my dad playing footy so I used to run around, playing in the trees and watching both sports,” Sanders said.

“There was only really one year I ever thought about leaving – I was dropped from the A Grade – but dad had a word to me and basically put my priorities back in check and I

There have been a lot of footballers and netballers come through the club, so to be recognised as one of 60 people to have such an impact on the club it was a very special moment.

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decided to stay, which has been a decision I am very happy with.”

McDougall said the relationships she has formed with teammates and the loyalty of everyone at the club over the years has made staying at Churchill a very easy decision.

“If you have been with a club for as long as I have you make some lifelong friends and become attached to everyone involved with the club,” she said.

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“The fun of playing with your mates has kept me going for all these years and has made netball just a lovely experience for me.”

As part of Churchill’s 140th anniversary celebration, the pair were honoured as two of eight netballers pictured in the club’s ‘Legend’s Painting’ and received special mentions in the commemorative publication 130 years Woods, Roos & Cougars - The History of the Churchill Football Netball Club.

Sanders said it was a humbling experience to be recognised in this way.

“It is really exciting, to be only one of a handful of females to be put in the painting it is a massive honour,” she said.

“There have been a lot of footballers and netballers come through the club, so to be recognised as one of 60 people to have such an impact on the club it was a very special moment.”

As they embark on this special milestone, both players pin pointed the highlight of their careers.

“Definitely the A Grade premiership, that was easily one of the best days of my life, and just playing with all the different people over the years, I have played with some really good netballers and against some as well so it has been a great ride,” Sanders said.

“For me it is the four flags, three in A Grade and one in B Grade, they are definitely moments I cherish and hold very dear,” McDougall said.

MOE will travel to Traralgon in the headline act of Round 7 netball in the Gippsland League.

The Lions are currently on top of the ladder, but may have got out of jail last weekend with a one-goal victory over mid-table side Drouin.

With this in mind, Moe will be hoping last weekend’s performance is just an outlier, as they set about beating the Maroons.

Some friendly fire is expected in the match, as former Traralgon players Taylin and Ramayer Gourley are now playing for Moe. Having played a lot of netball with the pair, Maroons senior players Stacey O’Brien, Kate French and Caitlan Ponton should know how to combat the Gourley’s strengths and counteract the way they like to play.

After a slow start to the season, Traralgon has won two of its last three matches, and victory over Moe could power it back to within equal points of teams in the top five.

Should Moe win, it will set up a huge clash with Leongatha next week, and provided the Parrots defeat Warragul in two days’ time, it will mean two undefeated teams will face off for top spot.

Additionally, and in something that is surely a rarity, an all-male coaching battle could be played out to determine top spot, with Peter Moody calling the shots for Moe and Dean Cashin steering the ship at Leongatha.

Morwell is expected to defeat bottom side Bairnsdale.

The Redlegs are yet to win a match in 2021, and their task gets no easier when they take on the reigning premier, while the Tigers have had a bit of everything in the last three weeks, with a win, loss and draw.

In other matches, the competitions big improvers Wonthaggi can maintain a place in the top five with victory over Sale, while Drouin can potentially take the Power’s spot if it defeats Maffra and other results go its way.

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YINNAR is setting the pace in Mid Gippsland netball as the only undefeated team.

The Magpies will travel to Meeniyan this weekend to take on MDU, in what should be a competitive match.

It has been so-far-so-good for the Magpies in their premiership defence, but with that comes the added pressure of being the hunted, something the team will see ensures it keeps its position as the competitions yard stick.

The match of the round is tipped to be between Toora and Morwell East.

The Hawks will make the trip south to take on the Magpies in a second versus third battle.

Both teams go in equal on points, and a win could give the victor a competitive edge come finals time.

Elsewhere, Newborough will make the journey to Fish Creek to play a team that has one more victory than the Bulldogs, who currently have three from seven starts.

Thorpdale is also on the road to Foster, in what looms as a genuine chance for the Blues to chalk up their second win for the season.

Another match between two teams within close proximity to each other on the ladder will be played between Boolarra and Stony Creek. The Demons can get into the five ahead of the Lions with victory on the road. Mirboo North will take on Tarwin in a game predicted to go the way of the Tigers, while Hill End has the bye.

NORTH GIPPSLAND

CHURCHILL and Rosedale will take top billing in North Gippsland netball.

The Cougars and Blues currently sit second and third on the ladder respectively, with Churchill ahead by just half a game owing to a draw.

Kassie Meall and Rachael Loeschel put in strong performances for the Cougars last week, and are set for a big match up against the likes of Rosedale star Lorelle Lowe.

Matches between teams close to each other on the ladder feature throughout the round, with Yarram (sixth) and Heyfield (seventh) facing off, as well as Sale City (fourth) and Glengarry (five) and TTU (ninth) and Cowwarr (tenth).

Yallourn Yallourn North should get the points against Gormandale.

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LVSL SCORES ROUND 10 SENIORS Falcons 2000 3 (E Yousif 2, J Pistrin 6, N Lazaris 45) def Traralgon City 1 (J Budija 42), Newborough/Yallourn Utd 1 (A Semple 15) def Sale City 0, Fortuna 7 (D Scott 4, 28, H Tanti 11, 62, J Campbell 60, O Spiteri 83, J Palermo 87) def Olympians 2 (S Sbaglia 9,A Pardo 72), Monash 4 (K Jennings 23, C Shelley 27, J Sandy 73, K Grbic 79) d Churchill Utd 1 (L Huizer 47), Moe Utd 7 (L Bathgate 5, B Somerville 18, R Winkelman 25, 35, C O’Hanlon 33, N Kane 69, 79) def East Gippsland Utd 0, Pegasus bye.

RESERVES Traralgon City 2 def Falcons 0, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 3 def Sale Utd 0, Fortuna 4 def Olympians 0, Monash 7 def Churchill Utd 2, Page 2 — VALLEY SPORT

FORTUNA showed Olympians they were ready to play and showed from the onset that they meant business.

Jordan Campbell had his team fired up with Damon Scott drawing first blood when he beat the keeper only four minutes in.

Olympians levelled through Stefan Sbaglia at the nine minute mark, but two minutes Hayden Tanti gave Fortuna the lead for the second time.

It was an advantage they would not relinquish as Olympians had no answer to the speed of Fortuna.

Oliver Spiteri, Jordan Campbell and Joel Palermo all playing close, not giving Olympians any real chance of scoring.

A second goal to Scott made it 3-1 at the main break before a procession of goals in the second stanza.

Campbell, Spiteri, Tanti and Palermo all adding their names to the goalscorers list, while former Falcons coach Tony Pardo got one for Olympians.

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ROUND 10 of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League saw leading lights Falcons and Moe United continue on their winning ways.

Newborough/Yallourn United capitalised on the bye for Pegasus to climb into third spot, with Monash and Fortuna convincing winners.

FALCONS continue their reign at the top of the table with another solid win, this time over Traralgon City.

All four goals of the match were scored in the frenzied first half.

It didn’t take Falcons too long to mean business when Elias Yousif got under City’s guard to score Falcons’ first with only two minutes on the clock.

Some quality play from Falcons was rewarded when Jamie Pistrin beat the Roosters keeper to score his 15th goal for the season.

Jake Budija got Traralgon on the board, cracking a beauty at the 42 minute mark, but Nonda Lazaris had other ideas piercing the Roosters defence right on half-time to give Falcons a 3-1 lead at the break.

Neither team could score in the second stanza as Falcons made it nine wins from 10 games in 2021.

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Moe have Newborough/Yallourn right on their heels and a drop by the Devils could see the Combine replace them in second spot on the ladder.

On the flip side, a four-goal win would see Moe to top spot with league leaders Falcons having the bye.

Monash have been competitive against Moe with the last four matches two wins each.

It is important for Monash to win as a loss at this stage will make it a lot harder for the Wolves to be a finals challenger.

SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE LADDERS

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN had a tough time against Sale beating the Swans 1-0 in a tight tussle.

Adam Semple was responsible for what proved to be the match-winner, but there were some anxious moments for the Combine as Sale came close to scoring on multiple occasions.

The three points moves NYU to third place after Pegasus had the bye and keeps them within striking distance of pacesetters Falcons and Moe. MOE 7 def EAST GIPPSLAND 0

MOE had a dream start to their clash with East Gippsland.

Luke Bathgate latched onto a goal square fumble from East’s keeper to open the scoring five minutes in.

Riley Winkelman and Bailey Somerville combined well for Moe’s second goal at the 18 minute mark.

Winkelman was again part of the action steering home his first goal and Moe’s third on 25 minutes.

It soon became 4-0 after Nick Fogarty’s cross to Connor O’Hanlon, who belted the ball home.

Moe Utd 4 def East Gippsland Utd 0, Pegasus bye.

WOMEN Sale Utd 2 def Newborough/Yallourn Utd 1, Fortuna 6 d Olympians/Tyers 0, Monash 6 def Churchill Utd 0, Falcons 4 def East Gippsland Utd 3.

SECOND DIVISION Moe Utd 8 def Monash 0, Sale Utd 4 def Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0,Tyers Lightning 4 def Fortuna 2,Traralgon City bye.

JUNIORS UNDER-16 BOYS ROUND 6: Fortuna 5 def Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0, Olympians 5 def Sale Utd 0, East Gippsland Utd bye.

Played 112, Moe 67, Monash 28, drawn 17.

FORTUNA v NEWBOROUGH/ YALLOURN, SUNDAY, 3pm

Big weekend ahead: Olympians and Newborough/Yallourn United face important matches in Round 11 of the LVSL. Olympians go in as warm favourites to beat East Gippsland in what is a must-win game to keep its fading finals chances alive, while NYU travels to Crinigan Road for a blockbuster showdown with Fortuna. photograph supplied

Winkleman’s sublime volley made it 5-0 at 35 minutes and the major interest was on what the final score would be.

Noah Kane came to the fore with a secondhalf double giving Moe a comfortable 7-0 victory.

MONASH 4 def CHURCHILL 1

MONASH returned to the winners list with a good win over Churchill.

The Wolves drew first-blood through Kyle Jennings on 23 minutes and doubled that advantage just four minutes later through Chad Shelley.

Monash were good value for the 2-0 lead at the main break, but Churchill wasted little time halving that deficit in the secondhalf through Lachlan Huizer’s 47th minute effort.

Despite some pressing from the Rams, Monash scored a decisive third goal through Jordan Sandy on 73 minutes.

The three points were in the bag as Kamal Grbic put a full stop on a strong Monash performance with his 79th minute goal.

WOMEN NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN, who went into the round without a defeat and sitting in second spot, were beaten by Sale 2-1.

Despite the win, the Swans still sit third on the ladder, but have reduced the gap between themselves and NYU to three points.

League leaders Fortuna continued on their merry way with a comfortable 6-0 win against Olympians/Tyers.

Monash produced its best performance of the season so far to defeat bottom side Churchill 6-0.

The other game was a seven-goal thriller between Falcons and East Gippsland, with Falcons winning 4-3.

PREVIEW MOE v MONASH, SATURDAY 7pm

TRADITIONAL rivals Moe and Monash clash under lights at Moe on Saturday night in an important match for both teams.

POINTS LADDER: Fortuna 15, Olympians 9, East Gippsland Utd 6, Sale Utd 3, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 0.

UNDER-16 GIRLS ROUND 6:TCSC Thunder 3 def Fortuna 0, Sale Utd 6 def East Gippsland Utd 4, Falcons 2 drew TCSC Storm 2.

POINTS LADDER: Falcons 14,TCSC Storm 13, Sale Utd 13,TCSC Thunder 7, East Gippsland Utd 4, Fortuna 0.

UNDER-14 ROUND 6: East Gippsland Utd 6 def Newborough/Yallourn Utd 2, Sale Utd 6 def Falcons 0, Fortuna 6 def Churchill Utd 0, Moe Utd 2 def Tyers Lightning 0,Traralgon City bye.

POINTS LADDER:Traralgon City 15, East Gippsland Utd 15, Fortuna 12, Moe Utd 9,

THIS looms as the match of the round.

Both clubs are building nicely and look destined to be at the pointy end of the ladder come finals time.

Newborough/Yallourn have the edge on Fortuna not having lost to the Lions since 2014, but this could turn around as Fortuna are in good form and always tough to beat at home.

Played 42, Fortuna 32, NYSC 8, drawn 2 OLYMPIANS v EAST GIPPSLAND, SUNDAY 3pm

OLYMPIANS are too good a team to be down near the bottom especially after their tremendous season in 2019.

They should take the points here against East Gippsland, who started the season well, but have fallen in a hole during recent weeks.

No side has conceded more goals than East Gippsland, so expect Olympians to seize the moment and score a confidence-boosting victory.

Played 8, Olympians 7, drawn 1 SALE v PEGASUS, SUNDAY 3pm

THIS is a good chance for Pegasus to keep improving.

Pegasus are currently in fourth position, far better than what most people expected coming into the start of 2021.

If they continue to play fast, attacking soccer, then look for Pegasus to pose a genuine threat to the three teams above them.

Sale played well against Newborough/ Yallourn last week and if they can retain that form will give Pegasus a really hard time.

Played 47, Pegasus 33, Sale 10, drawn 4 CHURCHILL v TRARALGON CITY, SUNDAY 3pm

IT has been a disappointing season so far for both clubs with only four wins between them.

The Roosters have the potential to be a top five, but their performances have been underwhelming with four wins and five losses to their name.

Traralgon City does boast one of the league’s top marksmen in Jake Budija, who has scored nine goals, equal with Fortuna’s Hayden Tanti, Mark Fairbrother (NYU) and Keliment Ramadan (Pegasus).

Churchill has one win to its name, but are keen to build that up.

Played 91,Traralgon City 25, Churchill 41, drawn 25

FALCONS have the bye.

Sale Utd 6,Tyers Lightning 6, Falcons 6, Newborough/Yallourn Utd 3, Churchill Utd 0.

UNDER-12 ROUND 6: Moe Utd 6 def Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 1, Fortuna 4 drew Monash 4, East Gippsland Utd Gold 6 def Sale White 0,TCSC Black 6 def Olympians 0, East Gippsland Utd Blue 2 def TCSC Tornadoes 0,TCSC White 6 def Tyers Lightning 2, Falcons 6 def Churchill Utd 0, Sale Green bye.

POINTS LADDER:TCSC Black 15, Moe Utd 12, Sale Green 12,TCSC White 10, Falcons 10, Olympians 0, East Gippsland Utd Gold 9, East Gippsland Utd Blue 6, Monash 5, Fortuna 5, Churchill Utd 4,TCSC Tornadoes 3, Newborough/Yallourn Utd 1, Sale White 0,Tyers Lightning 0.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 27 May, 2021

A tough weekend for Gippsland FC

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GIPPSLAND FC went down 0-2 against Peninsula Strikers in Frankston on Sunday.

While the Gippsland boys were able to dominate possession, particularly in the first-half, they struggled to gel with their efforts transitioning from defence into attack and put a score on the board.

Two defensive errors let the Strikers in, while the one shot on target for Gippsland was ruled out because of a contentious offside decision.

Congratulations to Cadel Weston on making an industrious debut for GFC. Goalkeeper Jedd Foster put in his usual titanic effort, ably supported in defence by Jaxon Wood and Lucas Halden.

Player of the round medal winner this week was Spencer Davenport, who has continued his trajectory of improvement since joining the squad, he was the architect of some of the team’s best attacking moves in the second-half.

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ON a brilliant blue-sky day perfect for football Gippsland FC team travelled to play Malvern City.

The players were keen to make the most of the perfect conditions.

The game started and both sides were making mistakes under the intense pressure being applied.

At the five-minute mark GFC pushed forward with the aid of a free kick but the Malvern defence won the ball and streamed forward.

The GFC midfield were caught out and the Malvern forward capitalised with a well-struck shot low into the far corner of the goal, to give Malvern a 1-0 lead.

GFC were looking to get a quick equaliser and their first opportunity came two minutes later when Brodie Demagistris with a well-weighted chip over the defence, provided Harry Lancaster a one-on-one opportunity with the Malvern keeper.

The keeper managed to pull off a great reaction save to keep Malvern in the lead.

Soon after Malvern pressed forward and the GFC defence failed to clear the ball, Malvern pounced on the opportunity and a well weighted cross along the ground found another Malvern player with space on the six-yard box, who made no mistake with a straight-forward clinical finish to take a 2-0 lead.

GFC continued to grow into the game despite the 2-0 deficit and began to get more clean possession.

In the 19th minute Lancaster turned his opponent and drove down the left wing.

With a nice drop of the shoulder, he drew past the next defender, who in desperation made a clumsy tackle inside the penalty area, resulting in a GFC penalty. Rex Parini stepped up and slotted the penalty home, giving GFC some real hope of getting back on even terms.

Both sides were working hard and finally Malvern were rewarded after a forward broke down the right wing and cut the ball back to their advancing midfielders, who made a good first touch

Powering forward: Nick Nardone controls possession for Gippsland FC. photograph supplied

into space and calmly finished for Malvern’s third goal to again give them some breathing space.

With less than two minutes left in the half, Malvern were awarded a free kick wide on the left side.

The ball was lofted into the penalty area and a GFC defender and keeper both stopped and due to a lack of communication saw the ball bounce into the back of the net to leave Malvern 4-1 in front at half-time.

The second half saw the game see saw from end to end.

GFC through Harry Humphreys managed to get a goal back and seemed that there was still hope of getting a result.

Unfortunately, GFC were unable to take any further chances and conceded a soft goal in the dying minutes for a 5-2 loss.

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GIPPSLAND FC made the long trip to face the in-form Melbourne Victory this week.

The match started promisingly enough with several opportunities created by the visitors, however Melbourne Victory started to dominate possession midway through the first-half and with clinical finishing, soon opened up an insurmountable lead.

GFC continued to fight hard for the entire match however Victory would prove to be too well-drilled finishing with a comfortable 10-0 win.

Energy teams continue to impress on the court

BASKETBALL

SOME huge wins were the highlights of last week’s round for Energy Basketball.

The 16.1 girls are undefeated and sit at the top of the table.

During the next two weeks they play Dandenong, who currently sit third on the ladder and then the undefeated Melbourne Tigers.

The standard of play for all of the Energy teams has been fantastic.

Each group is improving week on week.

The 18.1 boys had a rough night with the long trip to Wyndham.

With several key injuries leading into the game it was always going to be a challenge.

The team was within a couple of points at threequarter time however Wyndham powered away in the fourth term.

The 14.1 boys also travelled to Wyndham but had the reverse fortune of returning home with a big win.

The boys’ ability to convert defence to transition offence was the difference in the game.

The Café Evviva player of the week as awarded to Maddi Reed from the 14.2 girls.

Instruction: Dwayne Tibballs, coach of the Energy 16.2 girls team. photograph supplied Energy Basketball results: 14.1 girls v McKinnon 81-54, 14.2 birls v Mornington 17-25, 14.1 boys v Wyndham 66-47, 14.2 boys v Sth Peninsula 41-42, 16.1 boys v Frankston 61-65, 16.2 boys v Casey 25-31, 16.1 girls v Diamond Valley 73-44, 16.2 girls v McKinnon 58-30, 18.1 boys v Wyndham 51-85.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 27 May, 2021

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When it comes to local footy, age is no barrier

On the ball Express reporters Zac Standish and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy ZS: Straight off the top we have to talk about Jacob Wood’s hanger for Moe. LD: He would have won a car if it was in the AFL. Hands down the best hanger I have seen in local footy. The only other one I can think of that comes close is the one Akermanis took for Morwell in 2012.

WITH Phil Mickelson creating history earlier this week by winning the US PGA Championship at the ripe old age of 50, the Four Quarters team thought it would be timely to take a look at those in local football who have proven age is just a number.

ZS: Speaking of Morwell they got their first win of the season on the board last week.

LD: They’ve beaten Maffra twice in their last three games now. I’m tipping there was the sense of a huge weight lifted off the shoulders after a number of close and no doubt frustrating losses. When it rains it pours so not only have Morwell lost close games they’ve also been making half a dozen changes every week so it’s hard to get any continuity when that is happening.

1. Peter Rennie (Boolarra, Yinnar and Maryvale)

IN terms of longevity, there could surely be few, if any, to rival Peter Rennie.

Rennie played his first game of football in the late 1960s, and then kept playing, and playing and playing.

His record currently stands at 763 games, and even as recently as 2019 he was said to still bring his gear to the football most weeks.

Rennie played for Boolarra well into his 60s, with his service to the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League seeing him elevated to legend status two years ago.

As well as the games tally, which is believed to be one of the highest in country football, Rennie also gave decades worth of service off the field in a variety of administration roles.

Accolades came by way of multiple premierships, with five senior titles at Yinnar.

He booted seven goals in the 1967 decider and had a personal best of 19 in a match.

In keeping with the theme of ‘you are never too old’ Rennie won a best and fairest at Boolarra at age 54.

ZS: Who are you liking a third of the way through the Gippy League?

LD: I still think Leongatha deserve to be flag favourites, they have genuinely destroyed most sides they’ve come up against so far.

Remarkable: Current Newborough playing coach Peter Ainsworth was still playing Gippsland League seniors for Moe at age 39. file photograph Valley and District Cricket League Premier A Grade best and fairest in the season just gone, while Mick Higgins used all his experience to hit a cut shot for six only a couple of months ago.

Cricket is a sport that generally lends itself to generations overlapping and playing together, and any number of cricketers across Gippsland well into their 40s are still some of the best players in the region.

North Melbourne premiership player Stuart Anderson, who currently plays for Collegians in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association, is still one of the best seam bowlers in Gippsland, despite being only four years shy of turning 50.

Staying with the Kangaroos, Brett Szabo was still one of Heyfield’s prime movers as he got to a stage where he was long in the tooth.

2. Peter Ainsworth (Moe and Newborough)

WHAT if we were to tell you Newborough’s current senior playing coach was born in the 70s?

Believe it or not, that is the case for the evergreen Peter Ainsworth, who is still playing solid football for the Bulldogs after coming across from Moe where he played an astonishing 364 senior matches.

Amazingly, the man known as ‘Jibba’ was still playing Gippsland League senior football the year he turned 40, eventually finishing just 10 games shy of the all time senior games record.

He played his first game for Moe way back in 1998 under Lachlan Sim, and was still playing by the time Sim’s son Harrison had graduated to senior ranks 19 years later.

Those reading the Gippsland League record these days may even see Ainsworth’s name appear from time to time in the ‘20 years ago’ section.

Along the way he collected five senior best and fairests for the Lions, some of which were won after he turned 30.

With such remarkable longevity, his durability has been attributed to an ability to read the play and a strong work ethic.

Even in his latter years at Moe he never took on decreased training loads from the rest of the group, most of whom were 10 to 15 years younger.

For some, his durability has also come down to freakish genetics, leading many to label him the ‘rubber man’.

In 2016 he told The Express he had another “two or three years” Page 4 — VALLEY SPORT

4. Rod Tack (Wonthaggi)

Still got it: Veteran Brendan Holt (left), pictured with Churchill captain Jordan Fenech, was voted best on ground last week in the annual Ken ‘Bubbles’ Rohde Cup against Gormandale. photograph churchill fnc facebook left in his legs - but since then it’s fair to say he has well and truly outlived even his own prediction, and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Today, most of the young Newborough team playing with Ainsworth weren’t even born when he started playing senior football.

3. Brendan Holt (Churchill) THE Churchill stalwart has defied his late 40s age to still be playing damaging football in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

Just last week he booted five goals for the Cougars senior team in a best on ground display.

Holt has put together very consistent seasons for Churchill in front of goal, and kicked 41 and 34 majors in premiership seasons of

2014 and 2019 respectively.

The 2019 flag was of particular note, as Holt had the unique distinction of playing in a senior premiership with son Kurt when Churchill toppled Yarram.

A father-son duo playing in a winning grand final at any level of football is an extremely rare feat, let alone in the seniors.

Given Holt also played at Yinnar, it is interesting to note how there seems to be a correlation between wily veterans and those still playing good football for the Magpies.

It appears to be the same in cricket, as a lot of the current Morwell Tigers Yinnar Raiders first grade team are either into or pushing 40.

Brad Knowles (who turns 40 later this year) won the Latrobe

GOAL kicking machine Rod Tack won goal kicking awards over two decades, and was still suiting up for the Power reserves on the odd occasion in 2019.

Tack well and truly showed how looks can be deceiving, as his appearance on game day was akin to that of someone who needed a walking frame to get around.

Colloquially known as ‘Gramps’ by some opponents, Tack had the last laugh on most occasions, and won consecutive Gippsland League goal kicking awards in the reserves in 2013 and 2014, when he kicked 59 and 63 goals respectively.

Playing the old school deep forward role in his latter years, Tack usually only needed the ball to be put on his head, where he would then out-body most opponents before kicking truly.

He is estimated to have kicked close to 2000 goals from as many kicks during his career.

His best senior season came in 2006 when he kicked 135 goals for the Power in the Alberton Football-Netball League.

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ZS: There was some prominent AFL names at Moe Racing Club recently.

LD: There was. I met the SENTrack team of Craig Hutchison, Campbell Brown and Liam Pickering who were broadcasting live.

ZS: How were they?

LD: I must admit I had a negative perception of Hutchy from what I’ve seen on TV but he was great to have a chat to, as they all were. It makes you think if what they do on TV is all for show.

ZS: I reckon Gerard Whatley would be a lot different when the cameras aren’t rolling.

Robbo I don’t think would be any different.

LD: I actually don’t mind Robbo, I like his passion. Hutchy is an old Warragul boy, as is Gary Ayres who coached his 250th VFL game for Port Melbourne on the weekend. Do you think football remembers Gary Ayres as highly as an AFL coach as it should?

ZS: He had a pretty good record. Got Geelong into a grand final and Adelaide into a prelim.

LD: Back to local footy, In Mid Gippy I noticed one kid kicked nine in a Thirds game and no one else kicked more than one.

ZS: Something I also noticed in Mid Gippy whatever percentage a side has after Round 13, when every side has played each other once, that will be the percentage that remains until the finals commence. A bit of an anomaly.

LD: I think it’s to do with making the fixture fairer but I personally don’t agree with it.

Teams that have games sown up by half-time will just rest players knowing their percentage won’t be affected. Not to mention consideration for weather conditions, which can drastically affect the winning margin in games.

ZS: Into the second third of the North Gippy season and it looks to be very even?

LD: It’s a good little comp they’ve got going in North Gippy. Teams from one to eight appear a realistic chance of taking points off each other in coming weeks. Woodside winning back-to-back games by a point has to be some sort of record, ZS: And on a slightly different note, the ball tampering scandal developed new legs in the last week. As most footballers also play cricket, what’s your summation?

LD: Only one man knows precisely what happened. Until Warner speaks it is a ‘Mexican standoff’ between him and Cricket Australia. I don’t think he will speak until he retires. Warner holds the fate of Australian cricket in his hands - he knows it and Cricket Australia know it. There are still so many holes in the story.

ZS: Once again, a bit to think about. Enjoy the matches and we’ll reconvene next week.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 27 May, 2021

Traditional rivals in blockbuster

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

By LIAM DURKIN

TRARALGON and Moe will renew hostilities in Round 7 of Gippsland League football.

The Lions will travel to the Traralgon Recreation Reserve looking to continue their unbeaten 2021, while the Maroons will be equally eager to inflict Moe with its first loss.

There will be no shortage of motivation for players from either team to walk off the ground victorious, as the Traralgon-Moe rivalry has been built over the decades and been passed down from generation to generation.

Spectators could be treated to a shootout between two of the competitions best key forwards.

Traralgon playing coach Jake Best has 18 majors for the season, while Moe’s Kristian Jaksch leads the league with 20.

The midfield battle also promises to be hotly contested, with ball magnets Matt Northe and James Blaser set to play pivotal rolls for the Maroons and Lions respectively.

Traralgon, in fifth, can potentially create a onegame buffer from the rest of the pack if it wins and Drouin loses.

A win for Moe will set up a huge couple of weeks for the Lions, with games against fellow top three sides Wonthaggi and Leongatha to come.

The day should also see a number of competitive matches across the board, as the reserves is a one-verses-four clash and the thirds is a top of the table match.

MORWELL will feel confident of making it backto-back wins when they host Bairnsdale.

The Tigers got their first on the board last week, defeating reigning premier Maffra by 26 points.

For a young group, the belief garnered from rolling a traditional powerhouse such as the Eagles will do Morwell the world of good, and they will want to keep the positive times coming when they meet their next challenge in the Redlegs.

So far the month of May has been a horror show for Bairnsdale, as the senior team has lost matches by margins of 71, 94, 87 and 114 points.

The losses have also been compounded by some sad news off the field, with Matt Corbett forced to hang up the boots due to concussion.

Fortunately for the Redlegs, Corbett is continuing on as the teams runner, and Bairnsdale coaches will be hoping he doesn’t have to drag too many

All set: Traralgon and Moe will clash at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve this weekend. Pictured is Moe player Jacob Wood, who took one of the most spectacular marks in Gippsland League history last week. file photograph teammates on the weekend. A win to Morwell will see them stay within striking distance of the top five, and due to the Tigers healthy percentage of 84.47, could see them sneak into the top half of the ladder in a few weeks time.

Morwell coach Denis Knight will be eyeing off victory in this match and against Warragul next week, which could set the path for his team to hit Moe the week after full of gusto.

Boyd Bailey has been playing well for the Tigers, as has Max Linton who has featured in the best players in all but one game this season. The pair will want to put in another strong performance this weekend to see Morwell across the line.

WONTHAGGI will welcome Sale in a one-versusfour bout.

The Power went to the top of the table last week, and will have no intentions of letting their unblemished record slip.

Some genuine A Graders will be on show, with Wonthaggi players such as Jarryd Blair and Aiden Lindsay up against Sale stars Jack Johnstone and Shannen Lange.

LEONGATHA will host Warragul in a match that could get ugly for the Gulls.

The Parrots have conceded just seven goals in the last three weeks, meaning bottom-placed Warragul

will need to make the most of their opportunities inside 50.

In keeping with the rivalry theme of the MoeTraralgon encounter, Leongatha player Kim Drew is expected to get plenty of attention coming up against his old team.

Key forward Aaron Hillberg played his first game of the season in the reserves last week for Leongatha and could be a chance to come into the senior side.

DROUIN and Maffra will face off, with victory at a premium for two teams who both have ambitions of featuring in the post regular season action.

Redsox consolidate top spot thanks to big win

BASEBALL LVBL

BY ZAC STANDISH

TRARALGON consolidated themselves as the team to beat in the Latrobe Valley Baseball Association on the weekend, with a crushing 12-3 win over Churchill pushing them two points clear on top of the A-Grade table.

Perfect conditions would great players at Kevin Lythgo Park on Sunday afternoon, as both teams looked to continue on from thrilling victories last weekend.

It would be a slow start with the first two innings yielding no runs, with some expert pitching and below-par batting having the game on a knife’s edge in the early stages.

However, it would be the ladder-leading Redsox

who settled into proceedings with a three innings burst of nine runs blowing the Braves out of the water and quickly making it a rout.

With the result well and truly decided by the sixth inning, Churchill would show a bit of fight in reeling back two runs to get remove the possibility of the dreaded ‘shut-out.’

That did not stop Traralgon from continuing to flex their muscles however, with a further three runs in the eighth innings seeing them cruise to a convincing 12-3 victory.

With bat in hand, Jordan Gilmore and Tom Rynberk were the standouts for Traralgon with three and two hits respectively, while Mat Prior battled manfully for the Braves with three hits of his own.

Reigning premiers Moe/Newborough bounced back from their heart breaking one-run defeat last

week with a scrappy 6-3 triumph against cellardwellers Sale. Returning to Stephenson Park, the Rangers were up and about early, jumping out of the gate with two first innings runs.

On the back foot, the Dodgers would bring one back almost immediately to have the score set at 2-1, with both teams looking to break the game open through the match’s middle stages.

Two runless innings followed by one apiece in the fifth would have the game delicately poised at the beginning of the sixth with a win well and truly there for the taking for both sides.

This is where the class and experience of Moe/ Newborough would come to the fore, as they quickly levelled proceedings before piling on three runs to nil in the seventh innings to seal a come from behind 6-3 victory.

Pitcher Trent Job was the star of the show for

Moe/Newborough with 14 first pitch strikes and four strike outs, while Will and Joel Hector were excellent for Sale with three hits apiece.

The results sees the Dodgers sit two-points clear in second and within striking distance of Traralgon, while Sale will be ruing a missed opportunity as they sit on the bottom of the table with four points.

Ladder: Traralgon 10, Moe/Newborough 8, Churchill 6, Sale 4 B-Grade: Sale 15 - Morwell 0, Traralgon 17 - Churchill 2, Ladder: Moe/Newborough 10, Sale 10, Traralgon 6, Churchill 1, Morwell 1 C-Grade: Sale 17 - Morwell 7, Traralgon 16 - Churchill 5, Ladder: Moe/Newborough 10, Traralgon 8, Sale 7, Morwell 2, Churchill 1 U16s: Churchill 13 - Traralgon 10, Ladder: Churchill 4, Traralgon 2, Morwell/Moe/Newborough 2 U13s: Traralgon 5 - Churchill 4, Morwell/Moe/Newborough 9 - Sale 3, Ladder: Traralgon 8, Churchill 4, Morwell/Moe/ Newborough 4, Sale 0

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FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

X FISH CREEK V NEWBOROUGH

FISH Creek was devastatingly good in their annihilation of Boolara last week, and will no doubt have their sights set on something like the same result when they play Newborough.

One of the anomalies of the 2021 Mid Gippsland competition is that whatever percentage a side has after round 13, when every side has played each other once, that will be the percentage that remains until the finals commence in mid August.

This could be a crucial factor in determining where sides finish in the top six, or even if they finish in the top six at all.

So to say that percentage will play an important part is probably an understatement, it may well be as important as premiership points, both of which Fish Creek will be chasing this week.

Newborough might not have the firepower to go with the Kangaroos for four quarters but they can be relied on for letting Fish Creek know they’re around.

It’s about this time of the year that good sides realise they have something to play for, and those that cannot see a finals hope, start to fall away, but there will be judging eyes watching both teams right now to see the quality of players they have within their sides.

Fish Creek will win this game, but Newborough will learn more about their players in a loss, that might not count for much right now, but it will prove invaluable in the future.

X FOSTER V THORPDALE

IT will be an interesting watch this week to see how Thorpdale respond to their thrashing at the hands of top-of-the-table side Hill End. The Blues had been gallant in putting together two wins after almost three long and frustrating years, but by coach Ray Pickering’s own admission, his boys were beaten before the game even started last week.

The fact is that the opposition doesn’t get any easier this week, Foster’s form it could be argued, is currently the best in the league, and as good as they are, the whispers are that they remain on the search for even more talent.

The Tigers would have been reeling from their first round loss to Hill End, but have bounced back with five consecutive and impressive victories since.

A dangerous mix of young talent and experience within a club that prides itself on success is a formula that will further improve with the quality of opposition.

It would be reasonable to expect Foster will win

Character: Morwell East will be out for an emphatic response this weekend when they travel to Toora following a disappointing day against Tarwin.

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their next month of football comfortably, and this match is just a small step in a much more important journey.

X MDU V YINNAR

BOTH teams go into this match level on points, with MDU slightly ahead by percentage.

In short, the winner secures a somewhat firmer grip on a finals position and importantly claims a psychological advantage if they are to meet again at the business end of the season.

MDU has been quietly going about their work, doing what is expected against sides below them and slowly but surely becoming more competitive against those teams above.

Their chance to steal a genuine scalp is this week, but their opponents in Yinnar should be commended for their resilience over the last month when after losing two matches by less than a goal, kept their composure when a third game by less than a kick finally fell their way.

From that adversity, the Magpies appear to be ready to take the next step, but that step is a big one.

The Demons on their home deck and in front of a predicted enthusiastic crowd are tipped to pull through.

X STONY CREEK V BOOLARRA

AS much as every club wants to get something out of every week and ultimately out of the season, the wooden-spoon is not one of those desired things.

As difficult as it is to confidently predict the likely

premiership club for 2021, so too is the job to select that team at the other end of the table.

Stony Creek is yet to taste victory, while Boolarra has just the one, meaning this clash can and will hold rather large ramifications for the loser.

The Demons, it must be said, appear to have shown a little more in their losses than the Lions, but what has been accounts for not much this weekend.

The test for Stony Creek coach Jay Accardi is whether or not he can lift his team to believing they can, will and deserve to win a game.

The MGFNL ladder seems to have broken into two halves, with five or six clubs starting to lose touch with those others who are vying for finals contention, meaning any chance to climb back into that group with depend on a positive result this weekend.

X TARWIN V MIRBOO NORTH

THE Sharks win away from home and against a finals contender in Morwell East last week has Tarwin ready to take on a much bigger project, and Mirboo North well and truly fits into that category.

The Tigers are coming off a much needed bye, as their injury list had been growing rapidly in the weeks leading into their loss to Hill End a fortnight ago, and they would be hopeful of welcoming back a few first choice players each week from here on in.

At this stage however they could still be seen as somewhat vulnerable, and a fast start by Tarwin on their home ground would assist in sowing the

seeds of doubt in their opponents minds early, from which time a win against the odds might seem a possibility.

Tarwin, to climb from where they are (eighth) to where they want to be (anywhere above) rests on a win or two against a side or two like Mirboo North.

The Tigers currently sit in third position, and given that there are huge benefits in finishing top two (the winner of first final goes directly into grand final) a win this week is crucial.

X TOORA V MORWELL EAST

ON any other week, one would be talking about how much Morwell East might win this match by, rather than whether they will win at all.

The Hawks were disappointing last week in their loss to Tarwin, so much so coach Devon Soutar alluded to the fact that each and every player would face some home truths during the week.

The Magpies from Toora are more than capable of producing some pretty good football, it is just that the amount of time they produce it falls short of what is required to win games, and therein lies the problem facing coach Luke Manders.

All sides set themselves the preseason goal of making their home ground an uncomfortable environment for visiting sides, and that should at least be the starting point for Toora this week.

Hill End has the bye.

Haves and haves not are becoming established

followed up with what looks to be an improved performance over Traralgon Tyers United last week. The Magpies will need to keep that trend going though if they are going to stop a Sale City outfit that simply must win.

FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

By SCOTT BERECHREE

AFTER seven rounds North Gippsland football is starting to appear like a socialist civilisation where the gap between the haves and the have nots is widening by the week.

There appears little doubt, even with two thirds of the season to go, that Glengarry, Cowwarr and Gormandale will occupy the bottom three spots of the ladder at season’s end.

Conversely, in what sets up a terrific year of football, there is virtually no clarity about the other eight spots.

In fact with the passing of each week results of late have only served to throw a little more dirt into some already very muddy waters.

As a traditionalist a wild card or ‘play in’ round is as of much interest to this writer as an unlicensed vegetarian restaurant, but with up to eight sides trying to cram into five finals positions, 2021 might well have been the season to give it a whirl.

STARTING this week’s fare of “who knows who will win?” are Heyfield and Yarram in what promises to be an outstanding game of football.

Ironically, if bad kicking for goal is bad footy then Heyfield and Yarram was guilty as charged last week. Both had more scoring shots than their opponents yet managed to come second on the scoreboard when the siren sounded.

Heyfield, who have had an on-again-off-again relationship with pole position on the ladder, literally kicked away top spot when they allowed Woodside to better them by the barest of margins despite the Wildcats scoring five less times.

Yarram went one better so to speak and dropped their second game for the season at home to Rosedale by 15 points, also despite having five more scoring shots.

Given the evenness of these two sides it would be a brave person to suggest goal kicking might not decide this week’s clash when they cross paths at Gordon Street Reserve.

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Massive task ahead: Gormandale face a stern test this weekend against Yallourn Yallourn North.

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Power’s fixture, with Kangaroos young gun Liam Heasley among those likely to take on the Eastern Ranges at Morwell on Sunday. His absence will be a huge hole for Heyfield to fill as not only his offensive weaponry but defensive efforts would be key is slowing down Yarram’s slingshot style of play.

WITH members of their 2001 senior premiership side watching on, an in-form Rosedale will welcome Churchill to town this week when two of the league’s fiercest rivals go head-to-head.

In the last three weeks Rosedale has knocked off Heyfield and Yarram on the road and dropped a game by a single point to ladder leaders Woodside.

Churchill too have gone two and one in their last three however that form is slightly more restricted in class than the group company this week’s opponents have been taking on.

With, insert Anthony Hudson voice, 13 first-choice players unavailable last week Churchill was hit with another late withdrawal in the warm up in their win over Gormandale.

The answer to the question of how many players need to be unavailable for Steven Warr to play seniors is, seemingly, 14, with Tugga called upon to back up from the early game and help out in the seniors.

That Churchill still ran away 100 point plus winners tells you plenty.

While this was going on Rosedale was ensuring everyone knew exactly how big of a threat they are going to be in 2021 with yet another strong performance against a finals bound opponent.

With so many unavailable or underdone players it would be a monumental effort for the visitors to get the win but as Paul Finch found out in American Pie a Cougar, injured or otherwise, can be a dangerous thing.

HAVING conceded scores of 96, 134, 100 and 140 over four of the last five weeks one could argue Sale City aren’t in great form as they prepare for their match with Glengarry this week.

Compounding this form line is the fact the Bulldogs have only scored three figures themselves once this year, way back in Round 1 against Gormandale.

The issue with this approach of course is that among these four losses the Bulldogs became the only side to beat ladder leaders Woodside in 2021, and just prior to that run of games drew with Rosedale, who are arguably the most in-form team in the competition at present.

Glengarry has been on the wrong end of some big scores this season.The Magpies form since the bye however reads a little better. Having two rounds back chalked up their first win of the season, all be it over fellow cellar dweller Cowwarr, Glengarry

COURTESY of the bye last week a refreshed Cowwarr make their way to nearby Tyers to take on a Bomber outfit that, in a season where not much is certain, is perhaps the hardest side to line up.

The Bombers have been competitive with, or beaten, most of the sides in the upper region of the ladder yet over the last two weeks have been comprehensively rolled by Yallourn Yallourn North and put much less of a margin on Glengarry than perhaps many neutral observers expected.

The Warr are yet to register a win but one thing about the Saints is that the only thing they enjoy more than causing an upset is spending the next couple of days celebrating it.

TTU will need to find their form from rounds 1 to 5 to be assured of getting the points in this match or they will find themselves in a real scrap late on Saturday afternoon and maybe, just maybe, even listening in to a big party up the road Saturday night that would undoubtedly roll well into Sunday.

AFTER coming off a disappointing away loss to an undermanned Churchill outfit last week the only thing that gets any easier for Gormandale when they welcome Yallourn Yallourn North to town this week is the travel factor.

After their thirds played with real passion to get within a point of the undefeated Churchill side things got progressively worse for the Tigers across the course of the day last week.

Given the firepower YYN possess and the fact the Bombers will be acutely aware that percentage is likely to play a role in their final ladder standing come season’s end, it seems unlikely the visiting side will take their foot off the pedal.After accounting for Sale City by 11 goals last week when the final siren sounded it will be interesting to see if they can better that margin by half-time this week.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 27 May, 2021

Scenic conditions greet the Harriers

among about 800 runners from all over the state.

In the open age women’s categories the Harriers’ finished fourth out of 12 teams in Division 2, third out of nine teams in Division 3 and third out of nine teams in Division 5.

In the open men’s, finished second out of 15 teams in Division 3, first out of eight teams in Division 6 and sixth out of 12 teams in Division 12.

Overall a very successsful outcome.

Tonight’s Harriers’ run is the Park Lane 5km beginning from 5:50pm.

Course mapping is available via the newsletter and website www.traralgonharriers.org.au

ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

By IAN CORNTHWAITE

LAST Thursday’s Traralgon Harriers’ running event was based around Waterhole Creek, Morwell.

It consisted of 6km around a three-lap course on flat pathways on either side of the creek.

While participant numbers were down, possibly due in part to the following Saturday’s Athletics Victoria State cross-country races near Warragul - meaning many of the 25 Harriers who competed in this would be avoiding a hard hit-out just two days prior – 41 people fronted to enjoy a scenic run in fine weather.

Some of the midfielders currently running strongly include Carly Korab, 29:39, Ron Verschuur, 28:25 and Edi Murat, 27:45.

Notably, Verschuur ran more than 14 seconds faster per kilometre than for the 5km race of the previous week.

Predictably, the dominant speedsters included Glenn Graham, Biasi Silvestro, Clinton Jolly,Yani Cornthwaite, Kaye Arrowsmith and Carly Korab.

The state cross country event on Saturday at Lardner Park attracted a strong team of athletes from the Harriers who took advantage of glorious late Autumn weather and the excitement and camaraderie generated by representing the club

Rolling along: Ron Verschuur strides out.

Results, Waterhole Creek 5km: Glenn Graham 22:26, Biasi Silvestro 23:03, Clinton Jolly 23:40, Miles Verschuur 23:42, Stephen Renehan 24:05, Andrew Greenhill 24:44, David Mann 25:47, Yani Cornthwaite 25:57, Chris Van Unen 26:11, Tobiasz Grzmil 26:16, Kaye Arrowsmith 26:20, Warren Shields 26:42, Stephen McLeod 27:03, Edi Murat 27:45, Ron Verschuur 28:25, Gary Fox 29:14, Carly Korab 29:39, Alicia Duncan 30:03, Phillip Mayer 30:23, Alfred Warner 31:04, Trish Clowes 31:05, Andrew Legge 31:28, Luke Jones 32:01, Kathleen Kent 32:03, Bjorn Luxmann 32:22, Collette Hofmann 32:52, Callie Cook 35:13, Bruce Salisbury 37:23, Mandy Ellis 37:32, “un-named” 38:54, Ann Bomers 38:55, Barry Higgins 42:52, Ali Trigs 43:22, Troy Wilson 45:11, Sandra Byrne 45:12, Robert Duljas 46:46, Belinda Heafield 47:16, Ian Heafield 47:41, Michelle Colwell 51:24, Kathy Quinn 51:40, Tony Arrowsmith 52:50.

Mixed results for Central Gippsland JUNIOR FOOTBALL

CENTRAL Gippsland Junior Football League took on Sale and District in three AFL Gippsland Intersport All Stars Academy matches at Heyfield on Sunday.

In the Under-15 age group, Sale recorded an 18.16 (124) to 10.5 (65) win.

Central Gippsland was well-served by Jesse Chila, Clancy Mills and Flynn Schill, with Lachlan Wallace and Nathan Giardina other handy contributors.

Noah McCafferty booted three goals for Central Gippsland with Giardina and Kyan Mulley each contributing two.

In the Under-14 clash, Central Gippsland scored a resounding 98-point win against their Sale opponents.

Zach Daley booted four goals in the 14.17 (101) to 0.3 (3) success.

Ben Burrows was named best-on-ground for Central Gippsland, followed by Goy Jiath, Tom Matthews, Jordan Shields, Liam Masters and Luke Cheffers.

Jiath and Max Woodall were the other multiple goalkickers with two apiece.

Sale scored a 16-point win against Central Gippsland in the Under-13 clash.

Max Moroney, Archie Jones and Tae Paltridge were among the leading lights for Central Gippsland in the 7.6 (48) to 5.2 (32) defeat.

SCOREBOARD GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Stableford, Saturday, May 15.

A grade: A Quinn (13) 35. B grade: D Dunne (22) 39. C grade: L Watkins (26) 42.

DTL: R Timbs 36; K Hogan, B Cleland 34; T O’rielly 33; P Flanigan, T Collins, S Caldwell 32 on c/b. NTP: 3rd D Burridge, 5th J Barnes, 12th R King, 14th T O’reilly. Birdies: 3rd D Burridge, 12th R King.

Stableford,Tuesday, May 18.

Winner: S Caldwell (21) 30. DTL: V Verhayen (28) 28. NTP: 3rd M Ryan, 5th V Verhayen, 12th L Brent, 14th S Caldwell.

MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, May 20.

A grade: R Matthews (10) 33pts on c/b.

B grade: J Smeriglio (17) 37pts. DTL: T Bradshaw, J McFarlane 33pts; J Robbins P Kearns 32pts on c/b. Pro Pin: 4th J McFarlane. Birdies: 4th T Bradshaw, J McFarlane; 16th D Taylor.

Stableford – Captain’s trophy qualifier, Saturday, May 22.

A grade: J Tanti (6) 40pts. B grade: H Tanti (22) 34pts. DTL: P Draper 37pts; J Smeriglio, J Mason 36pts; J Robbins, M Snell 34pts on c/b. NTP: 4th M Payne, 6th D Evans, 16th J Tanti. Birdies: 4th J Kus, D Evans; 6th S Beitz, K Clerks, H Tanti.

Captain’s trophy play off draw: J Tanti v J Kus, J Robbins v H Tanti, J Smeriglio v M Payne, P Draper v S Beitz.

MOE

Women’s 27 hole foursomes championship,Wednesday, May 12.

Winners: 27 hole scratch - K Borg & R Fitzpatrick 147. Handicap - K Borg & R Fitzpatrick 113 1⁄4. DTL: J Boulton & H Stanlake 117, J Woznica & C O’Reilly 118 1⁄2. Nine hole comp: E Mitchell (23) 15.

Stableford,Thursday, May 13.

A grade: K Ayton (9) 38. B grade: J Poole (12) 37 on c/b. C grade: D Coombe (22) 33. NTP: 4th T Johnson, 8th S Bruce, 14th A Shearing. Birdies: 4th B Goodwin; 8th S Bruce, N Webb, P Stanlake; 14th M Matthews, B Goodwin, A Shearing. DTL: T Beveridge 37; S Hibbs, M Peel 36; B Goodwin, B Howard 35; S Bruce 34; A Gauci 33 on c/b.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, May 15.

Winner: J Robertson (11) 33.

Men’s par, Saturday, May 15.

A grade: R Madigan (11) +1. B grade: A Gauci (15) -1. NTP: 4th A Gauci, 8th T Johnson, 14th A Gauci. Birdies: 8th J Gaul, T Johnson. DTL: J Harber, R Scurlock -1; T Donnison -2.

2020 Summer Cup winners: A Gauci & T Donnison 4⁄3.

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday, May 18.

Winners: V Powell (19) 24, J Lee (51) 14, E Mitchell (17) 14, C O’Reilly (27) 14. NTP: 4th R Mitchell; C O’Reilly; 8th J Harber, E Mitchell. Birdies: M Cropley, B Forte. Winning team: V Powell, W Boase, J Woznica.

Women’s stableford,Wednesday, May 19.

Div 1: K Savige (26) 32. Div 2: P Thompson (30) 30. DTL: A Williams 31, K Middlemiss 29 on c/b. NTP: 4th C O’Reilly, 8th E Mitchell, 14th L Bates. Nine hole comp: L Stewart (45) 11 on c/b. Target hole: 14th L Bates.

Stableford,Thursday, May 20.

A grade: W Yeomans (7) 34. B grade: B Harland (15) 40. C grade: R Williams (21) 34. NTP: 4th S Hibbs, 8th J Harber, 14th S Hibbs. DTL: M Pearson, T Allan 36; S Hibbs 35; G Panozzo, T Beveridge, G Brien 34; B Thomson, M Donaldson, J Harber, T Knox 33.

Women’s 4BBB stableford, Friday, May 21.

Winning teams: A grade - M Dear & S Caldwell (Churchill) 46pts. Runners-up - J Batchelor & L Anton (Heyfield) 43. B grade - J Woznica & H Stanlake (Moe) 45.

Runners-up - L Brent & J Beck (Churchill) 37. DTL: K Middlemiss & S Tate, C Gunn & W Gervais 40; L Wallace & W Heiser 39. NTP: 4th P Dyte, 8th G Warren, 14th L Wallace.

Men’s stableford, Saturday, May 22.

A grade: J Sprange (9) 37 on c/b. B grade: C Dunstan (17) 36. C grade: T Wolski (19) 32 on c/b. NTP: 4th G Jamieson, 8th J Sprange. Birdies: 4th G Jamieson; 8th J Sprange, B Thomson; 14th S Nyko. DTL: W Yeomans 37; D Collings 36; B Howard, G Wilson, D Smith, N Skicko 35; L Wilson, A Heafield, J Bassman, G Jamieson 34.

MORWELL WOMEN

Club championships Winner and 2021 club champion: A Grade: Scratch - M Morgan 87-9083=260. Handicap - N Te Paa 73-72-76 = 221. B Grade: Scratch - S Karluesa 105-104-110 = 319. Handicap - S Karleusa 77-76-82 = 235.

Stroke, May 19.

Winner: D Vuillermin 72 nett. Runner-up: M Morgan 73 nett. DTL: J King 75. NTP: 2nd S

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A grade: J Winters 42pts. B grade: A Cunningham 37pts on c/b. DTL: P Heathcote 41, R Dyt 38, C Hartmann 37, V Phelan 37, J Carvill 36, J Shields 35, B Jackson 35, C Davidson 35, R Davey 34 on c/b.

Birdies: 5th J Winters, G Vassett, D Johnson 11th R Davey 15th S Clark, M Anderson, P Roberts.

Saturday, May 22nd 2021, Stroke.

A grade: B Aplin 68 nett on c/b. B grade: G Harris 73 nett. DTL: R Borg 68; M Hiriart 70; B Wattchow, G Vassett 71; G McCulloch, D Baker 72; W Griggs, R Williams, R Anderson 73. NTP: Men - 2nd N Cornish, 5th M Hiriart, 11th M Hiriart, 13th P Rhodes, 15th B Aplin. Women - 5th A Bailey, 15th K Ashton.

Men’s stableford (90 players),Tuesday, May 18.

A grade: S Kurowski 12 40. B grade: J Fenech 19 40. C grade: R O’Bryan 25 41.

DTL: 40 G Ferrel; 38 P Walkley, N Wells, M McNair, R Chapman; 37 B Hazelman, T Holland, K McQualter, P Kalms; 36 G Hayes, B Brand, W Hiriaki, J Simic, S McInnes, D Tosch.

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Stableford (21 players),Tuesday, May 18.

Winners: B Keily 22. Runner-up: R Barsdell 21. DTL: L Pearce 20; H Fiddelaers 19; C Hooker, G Fallon 18 on c/b. NTP: B Keily.

Bradman’s: T Price.

Stroke & count putts,Thursday, May 20.

Women’s winner: R Mether 32. Runner-up: A Owen 35. DTL: S Balfour, O Robinson 36. Putting: R Mether 15. NTP: B Keily.

Bradman’s: S Roberts. Men’s winner: C Griffin 28. Runner-up: L Pearce 29. DTL: D Balfour 30; J Dodorico, F Edmonds 31; P Cooke, G Coulter 32; D Baker 33 on c/b.

NTP: C Labour. Putting: J Robinson 12. Par

Men’s stroke (173 players), Saturday, May 22.

A grade: N Godenzi 7 71. B grade: M Hooper 13 68. C grade: J Garlick 19 66. D grade: J Hagart 23 70. DTL: 68 C Davidson, J Mooney; 70 G Sykes, J Storm, P Bezzina; 71 R Henning, D Freitag, J Pilcher, O Pretto, P Kalms; 72 W Radford, B Knowles, G Ferrel, B Johnson, G O’Brien, R Ware; 73 G Donoghue, J Murdoch, K Ashford, A Milbourne, L Pollard, C Lehner, D Trease, B Farley, J Cameron, R Alexander, B Platt; 74 S Lever, V Phelan.

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Winner: L McAlister 33pts. DTL: M McFarlane 33pts, L Carter 26pts. NTP: 14th L McAlister.

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Winner: M McFarlane 115 – 41= 74. DTL: L Carter 92 – 18 = 74, D Hall 12 – 36 = 81.

Count putts: L Carter 32.

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THE Gippsland Sports Academy held their Annual Awards night on May 21 at the Morwell Bowling Club, where 56 young Gippsland athletes received graduation certificates.

It was a great opportunity to celebrate the

achievements of our athlete’s after a difficult 12 months, and present trophies to the Award nominees More than 100 guests celebrated the achievements of the graduating athletes and were inspired by this year’s guest speaker Jacqui Cooper, five-time Olympian and Latrobe Financial Company ambassador.

There were four major awards presented this year.

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Rising star: Olivia Baillie (swimming) with Jim Vivian (GSA Board chair)

Elite performer: Phil Shelley with Keith Ferguson (clay target shooting)

David Drane Award

Phil Shelley Award

THE David Drane Award for encouragement was won by Olivia Baillie (Traralgon).

Olivia is a very dedicated and determined young athlete who has worked extremely hard to achieve her 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke national time in her first season of training at the National level.

During Victoria’s two lock downs phases, Olivia dedicated herself towards her fitness and strength. Showing her true colours and commitment towards being a National Performance swimmer.

This hard work and dedication lead to Olivia achieving her first two national times in quick succession. Most athletes like Olivia usually have years of training before they reach their goals, but when you are as committed and hard working as Olivia, things tend to happen sooner than expected.

If Olivia continues to train with the same level of vigour and passion that she can be a National medallist in years to come.

An amazing start to a promising swimming career at the age of 14. Olivia shows all the markers of a promising national swimmer through her commitment to training and her amazing workrate. Olivia takes feedback and advice very well and is eager to improve her ability and grow into a very strong and conditioned athlete.

Olivia trains with purpose and is very coachable, committed and passionate towards her improvement. Never being satisfied with her skills, Olivia shows maturity above her years.

An amazing trait to have as a young and upcoming athlete.

Olivia is very deserving of this award and this would go a long way in showing Olivia that even though she isn’t winning national medals yet, it won’t be long if she keeps up the good work.

THE Phil Shelley Award for service to the Gippsland Sports Academy and sport in Gippsland.

This was awarded to Keith Ferguson (Sale).

Keith Ferguson has volunteered his time as the co-head coach of Clay Target Shooting specialising in Skeet and sporting disciplines for the GSA last two years.

Keith has had an impressive sporting career himself, which includes: 2016 Rio Olympics 10th place (highest finish from an Australian in Men’s skeet) 2012 London Olympics 20th place 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Eighth 4 x World Championship Teams 17 x World Cup Teams 4 x Oceanian Championship Teams (1 x gold, 1 x silver, 2 x bronze) 4 x National Champion Gold, 4 x runner-up 4 x National Commonwealth Champion Gold, 6 x runner-up 18 x State Titles (Victorian, NSW, South Australian, Queensland, Western Australian and Northern Territory) National Record (shot in Australia) in Qualification 124/125 and in Final 59/60 To have this expertise available to the Academy’s clay target shooting athletes has been invaluable and certainly worthy of receiving the Phil Shelley Award.

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Making a splash: Jim Vivian (GSA Board chair) with Jordyn Cargill (swimming)

Tim Forsyth Award

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Darrell White Award THE Darrell White Award is in recognition of high achievement in a team orientated sport and was awarded to Chris Axford (from Korumburra) Chris is a diligent trainer with excellent attendance and communication to the coaches.

His willingness to work with younger and far less experienced athletes is very impressive and shows his outstanding character.

He always give effort to make technical adjustments the coaches suggest.

Chris is a long serving GSA athlete who has shown long-term dedication to the program.

By Chris winning this award it shows the other kids in the program what they need to do to become an excellent athlete and exceptional person.

THE Tim Forsyth Award for Sporting Excellence was won by Jordyn Cargill (from Traralgon).

Jordyn Cargill is a 16-year-old National Performance athlete and has been the most successful male athlete at the National Swimming Championships for the past five years in Gippsland.

Achieving his first national qualifying time at the age of 12, Jordyn has swam the 400m individual medley and finished in the top four each year since 2017.

Jordyn has never missed a final in his main event and has twice won medals finishing first at the age of 13 and third as a 14-year-old.

Jordyn is a fantastic example for all athletes across Gippsland, training 10 times a week Jordyn has the upmost dedication and attitude towards his swimming and is ability to race at the national level is unmatched across Regional Victoria. The Academy is very proud of Jordyn and are very privileged to witness Jordyn’s amazing ability to race at the national level, where he holds the current Gippsland and Country record for the 400IM.

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Soft touch: St Paul’s student Alexandra painting her mum Mary’s nails.

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Storytime out of this world

LUMEN Christi Primary students joined with schools from across the country for National Simultaneous Storytime last week.

This event is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

This year ALIA along with Scholastic, the Australian Space Agency and the Office of the Chief Scientist joined us for an intergalactic experience with the NSS 2021 song with many children and schools from across the USA. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 21st successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

The 2021 chosen book was Give Me Some Space, written and illustrated by Philip Bunting.

The book was read by astronaut Dr Shannon Walker from the International Space Station.

She was very engaging, reading with enthusiasm as her book floated in her space shuttle.

“I love her rocket,” Year 1 student Saul said.

The children also got a chance to make astronauts in art to go with the theme of space.

They made collagraphs using different materials and textures then rubbed over them to make a print of their astronaut.

Family fun: St Paul’s student Humairah and Mum, Nadeem.

Mothers pampered at St Paul’s THE students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s Junior School recently organised a special evening for their mum or a special friend to spend some time together to celebrate Mother’s Day.

To show just how much they are appreciated, the special guests were treated to an evening of pampering by their children with nail painting, massage, plant potting, coaster making, jewellery making, mindfulness and yoga activities.

In what could be described as a well-attended and lovely evening, all the mums and special guests went home feeling very spoilt and relaxed.

Top day: Trafalgar High School staged a successful athletics carnival at the Joe Carmody Athletics Track earlier this month.

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TRAFALGAR High School held its athletics carnival at Joe Carmody Athletics Track in Newborough on May 18.

As well as traditional event activities from running races, shotput, long jump and high jump, the 2021 event also included a tug of war and sack race.

Students of all ages gathered together for the first athletics meet since 2019 after COVID-19 sent students into home based learning programs in 2020.

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Volunteering and its benefits PEOPLE often think of volunteering as like ‘giving back’ but local community enthusiast Joanne Watt believes there is more to it.

“I don’t get that terminology,” Ms Watt said.

She views volunteering as more of an exchange.

“I think it might encourage you to be more empathetic to people with different circumstances to your own,” he said.

Ms Watt started volunteering with a social group for people with disabilities run by not-for-profit Headway Gippsland about five years ago.

“I just encouraged conversation among the group members. I instigated new activities as I had skills in jewellery making, clay and we did some cooking,” she said.

She was even able to draw on her background in dance and run some movement sessions.

“There was lots of laughter,” she said.

Part of her role was ensuring they had a plan B in case a guest speaker did not show, or it was “40 degrees and blowing a gale”.

Once when their plans went out the window, she raided her pantry to whip together some emergency gingerbread dough.

“We rolled out some bikkies and invited the senior citizens for afternoon tea who share the rooms with us.That was a really nice highlight,” she said.

“There’s lots of scope to use your initiative to do as little or as much as you’re comfortable with when you’re a volunteer.”

Ms Watt describes volunteering as a great way to stay engaged with the wider world and the social aspect can be great for mental health.

However, she knows from experience, volunteering can also be a stepping stone to paid work.

Volunteer: Headway Gippsland’s Trafalgar social support group co-ordinator Joanne Watt.

Today Ms Watt is the co-ordinator of Headway Gippsland’s Trafalgar social support group, which meets weekly on a Monday.

She describes it as like a “friendship group” for

people with disabilities where participants go at their own pace.

“I think when people have a disability, they can feel like friendships fall away,” Ms Watt said.

“Regardless of their physical abilities or other health issues, people still want to be included, they still want to be challenged and stimulated and make friendships. People are people really.

“You can’t make friendships happen but you can support the group.”

Headway Gippsland is now calling for volunteers to join the members of its social support groups in their conversations, activities, crafts and outings.

Group co-ordinator Michelle Meggetto said the groups met once a week for five hours but volunteers could offer as little or as much time as they wanted.

“Volunteers can come for one, two or even five hours and it could be weekly, fortnightly or even monthly,” she said.

“It’s a good way of meeting new people and being part of the community, which can help you feel more connected and valued and improve your wellbeing.”

Other benefits to volunteering include relieving stress, building self-esteem, sharing skills and offering more meaning to your life, Ms Meggetto said.

Headway Gippsland has social support groups in Morwell and Trafalgar.

To find out more, phone Headway Gippsland on 5127 7166 or visit headwaygippsland.org.au/ volunteer to register your interest.

Public hearings on state budget estimates begin PUBLIC hearings for the state government’s 2021-22 budget estimates will start this week.

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s annual inquiry will be live broadcast from 8.30 am today.

The Treasurer, Acting Premier and state government ministers will all appear before the joint investigatory committee, which will hold hearings until Friday, June 4.

“Each year the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee examines the State Government’s spending and revenue raising plans set out in the State Budget,” committee chair Lizzie Blandthorn said.

“These hearings provide the Committee with the opportunity to question Ministers and departmental representatives on their plans for the year ahead.”

The public hearings will return to the Legislative Council Committee Room at Parliament House, after being relocated to Queen’s Hall for the first time in 2020, due to the COVID–19 pandemic.

The full schedule for the hearings is available from the committee’s website.

Aussie Coin Hunt back for another year

Winning recipe: Patrick Davies creating his biscuit.

Focus: Isaac Caroleo and Memphis McQualter creating their iced biscuits.

Teamwork: Taylor Schultz encourages Nadia Davies with their creativity.

IDAHOBIT day celebrated at Trafalgar High ON May 17, the student community of Trafalgar High School came together to celebrate IDAHOBIT day.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is an opportunity for students to confirm their commitment to Trafalgar High School being a safe an include space for students of all genders and sexual identities.

“Proudly the school flies a Pride Flag every day as a visual representation of safe and inclusive environment,” Student Welfare manager David ‘Wombat’ Lyons said.

“So for IDAHOBIT day the students found another way to celebrate, a creative and tasty activity” Students iced biscuits with combinations of colours that confirmed their own identities including Rainbow for LGBTIQA+ in general and light blue, pink, and white for gender diversity.

Other activities at the school included a reading display of books on LQBTIQA+ topics in the library and a screening of a local documentary at second lunch.

“IDAHOBIT day is one of a number of opportunities our students mark at school to celebrate diversity in our community,” principal Jane Mersey said.

AUSTRALIA Post is celebrating iconic and admired symbols of Australian life with a new collection of $1 coins and the return of its most successful collectables program with the Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2.

The new coins, produced in partnership with the Royal Australian Mint, range from Akubra to Zinc sunscreen and include instantly recognisable Australian landmarks, like Q for Queen Victoria Market and S for the Sydney Harbour Bridge; much-loved brands, like M for MILO,T for Tim Tam and V for Victa lawn mower; and even H for popular and long-standing television program Home and Away.

Australia Post community and consumer executive general manager Nicole Sheffield said the coin hunt would again create a sense of fun and excitement with a touch of nostalgia as people reflected on their connection to the quintessentially Australian themes.

Royal Australian Mint chief executive officer Leigh Gordon said the icons on the coins featured everything from favourite foods to some of Australia’s lesser known native flora and fauna, and were selected from suggestions from the public.

People can join in the hunt by going into one of more than 3500 participating Post Offices, making a purchase and receiving the $1 collectable coins in their change, or by buying the entire collection instore or online.

For the ultimate discovery, keen coin hunters will want to keep an eye out for a special edition coloured coin of the Great Barrier Reef, randomly available in full set coin tubes.

For more information about the Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2 and to learn more about the Australian icons featured on the coins, visit aussiecoinhunt.com.au

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news Morwell CBD shops ‘Thank You’ barbecue

THE Morwell Rotary Club will host a sausage sizzle for Morwell CBD businesses as an acknowledgement and thank you to local businesses and their workers who have suffered and ‘soldiered on’ throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Rotary ‘special gourmet’ sausages will be available for all shop owners, management, staff and shoppers in the Morwell CBD tomorrow from 10.30am to 12 noon at ‘The Meeting Place’ on the corner of Tarwin Street and Commercial Road.

Moe Probus Club

MOE Probus Club members were enthralled at the May meeting by Sharon Thompson and her therapy dog Karli.

Sharon detailed the training and types of work that therapy dogs undertake as well as the background to Karli’s breed - long haired German Shepherds.

The marvellous work that can be achieved with Karli was explained as well as the care and responsibility that is required of the owner of a therapy dog.

New members are welcome to the Club.

Contact the secretary on 5127 1651.

Free energy efficiency workshops

DISCOVER how to save money, reduce energy costs and make a positive impact on the environment by attending an Energy Efficiency workshop.

These workshops are being offered for free by the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House in partnership with the Energy Innovation Co-operative.

“In trying to combat ever rising energy costs, there are many simple ways of saving money and many government incentives and rebates that people may not know about.The workshops will give people all the information they need to understand what is available and start saving,”Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House acting manager Julie Callahan said.

The workshops will be held on Thursday, June 10 from 1pm-3pm and Wednesday, June 16 from 6pm-8pm.

Bookings are essential on 5174 6199 or email enquiries@tnlh.org.au or drop into 11-13 Breed Street, Traralgon to learn more.

Film festival calls action

YOUNG people interested in film making or who just love watching films, are encouraged to sign up for the 2021 Film Festival with Latrobe Youth Space.

Filmmakers aged from 12 to 25 years can join the free festival and learn how to make a short film or use their existing skills and get filming right away.

Individually or in groups, the participants will have the guidance of skilled practitioners to help share ideas, create storylines, characters and develop skills in filmmaking to produce a short 3-5 minute movie.

Latrobe Youth Film Festival launched recently at The Zone in Morwell and is open from May 2021 to June 2021.

“This film festival will give Latrobe young people a taste of what it could be like to be a movie director, actor, sound engineer or costume designer – there will be a role for everyone,”Youth Space manager Emma Hollingsworth said.

“The festival is fun and engaging with loads of opportunities to work solo or in groups. Participants will be in control of pre-production, filming and post-production. It’s going to be an exciting project and all under the expert guidance of Dan Clancey and Eloisa Tripodi from Traralgon based studio Nanoo Nanoo.”

For more information about the Latrobe Youth Film Festival, or other programs that are running at Latrobe Youth Space, contact manager Emma Hollingsworth on 0482 477 744 or visit www.latrobeyouthspace.org.au

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

Initiatives to protect the environment.

Environmental regulatory obligations.

Led by environmental and sustainability coordinator Deb Archer, this is a great opportunity to learn about Gippsland Water’s role in caring for the local environment.

There will be opportunities to ask questions and get involved in future planning.

This is the third in a series of online community events run by Gippsland Water as it develops its next Urban Water Strategy and Price Submission to the Essential Services Commission.

To register for the event, view recordings of the previous events, and explore other ways to get involved visit www. gippswater.com.au/LetsTalk

VCAL Community Market at Traralgon College

THE VCAL Community Market at Traralgon College’s senior campus on Grey St will be held on Tuesday, June 1 from 4pm-7pm.

This is a great initiative for school students to develop and showcase their entrepreneurial skills by designing, manufacturing and selling their market product.

It is also provides the community a wonderful opportunity to support the college, while enjoying live music and food.

Car boot sale in Traralgon next month

DISABILITY service and support organisation Connecting2Australia Traralgon is hosting a car boot sale on Saturday, June 12 from 8am-2pm.

If you have a garage full of stuff you no longer need, come and join their Car Boot Sale, being held at 23 Dunbar Road in Traralgon.

Of if you love a bargain then you’re sure to find it among the boots full of pre-loved items.

Cost is $10 per car boot or stall, while a $2 fundraising barbecue will also be held on the day.

For more information or to book your place at the sale, email info@c2a.org.au or contact 0418 359 602.

All proceeds go towards continuing to support and empower local people living with a disability.

Community COVID-19 clinic phone number

PEOPLE aged 50 and over can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the region’s first ‘high volume’ community clinic in Traralgon.

The clinic, based at the Traralgon Racecourse, is operated by the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) and has been administering vaccines to the Phase 1a and 1b priority groups since the start of April.

National Cabinet’s decision to extend the vaccination program to adults aged over 50 (Phase 2a) has enabled the GRPHU to scale up operations at

the community clinic which has the capacity to vaccinate up to 400 people a day, depending on vaccine supplies and demand.

The community clinic complements the work being undertaken by Gippsland GPs who will continue to administer the vaccine.

The clinic is open from Monday-Friday between 9.30am-3pm.

Book by contacting the Gippsland Public Health Unit 5173 5451, option two.

But this line does get very busy so the alternative is by calling the state hotline for bookings specifying Traralgon/ Sale and Wonthaggi on 1800 675 398.

Bookings will help avoid unnecessary delays.

‘Walk-in’ appointments are possible but may result in a long wait or delay, depending on how busy the clinic is on the day.

Be a part of this talk: Customers can learn about Gippsland Water’s role in caring for the local environment, including at Moondarra Reservoir during a free webinar on the company’s environmental manager to be held on Tuesday, June 8. photograph supplied

Latrobe Orchestra: Celebration with swing

THE Latrobe Orchestra will be joining forces with the Maffra Stage Band for their first performance in 18 months on Sunday, May 30 at 2pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall.

This is a significant event for both the Latrobe Orchestra and the Maffra Stage Band, following the 48-week pandemic enforced lockdown.

Members of both ensembles have been excited to get back to making and sharing music together after such a long break, with many acknowledging the positive impact playing with others has on their mental health.

Rehearsals recommenced in February and players are relishing the opportunity to again share music with live audiences.

“Celebration with Swing” will feature music with a celebration theme, but most importantly will be giving the first performance of Dani Maree Ashmore’s “A Child Imagined It”.

This is particularly exciting as Dani, formerly from Willung, was a member of the orchestra, and we therefore also celebrate the world premiere of a work by a Gippsland composer. This lush sounding work with a very prominent xylophone part will enthrall listeners.

It is also terrific to have the Latrobe Orchestra’s new Tuba, Timpani and percussion equipment making their first concert appearances.

These have been recently purchased with generous support by the Latrobe City Community Arts Fund and Dr Peter Kingsbury.

New members are always welcome to this supportive and friendly ensemble.

In particular, we would love to hear from players of violin and viola, flute, oboe, trombone and percussion.

Latrobe Orchestra rehearsals take place on Thursdays at 7pm at the City of Traralgon Band room in the Kath Teychenne Centre, Breed St,Traralgon.

More information can be found at www.latrobeorchestra.org.au

Entry is by gold coin donation, with raffle tickets also available for purchase on the day.

Moe Meditation Group

THE group, established in 2012, has commenced weekly group meditations on Wednesday mornings at Old Gippstown in the Narracan Mechanics Institute Hall.

The meeting times have changed.

Sessions now run from 8:30am till 9:30am.

Whether you are new to meditation, have been practising for a while or wish to develop your home practice you are very welcome to join them.

They do not subscribe to any particular religious background, but draw inspiration from various meditation and mindfulness traditions.

The Moe Meditation Group is a small, not for profit group of dedicated meditators who aim to develop meditation skills to help cope with the stresses of modern life.

They ask for a $5 donation to cover expenses.

Come along with a blanket, loose, comfortable clothing and an open mind.

Contact Clem Jarvis on 0427 262 064 or by email to clem@asia.com.

Popular jazz band returns to Moe RSL

ONE of Victoria’s most popular jazz bands returns to Moe RSL on Sunday, May 30.

It will be the first time back at the Moe RSL for the Moe Latrobe Valley Jazz Club since before COVID-19 hit and the first Sunday afternoon presentation for 2021.

Led by Des Camm on trumpet and vocals, the Des Camm Jazz Band plays a broad range of traditional jazz standards and is popular with dancers.

Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

GIVE a Damn. Give a Can runs from May 24-30.

Helping families in need.

Donations to Vinnies Traralgon.

Traralgon Residents: Look out for the kerbside red collection bin.

Thank you to the 12 participating schools.

Using Trove to enrich your family history

THE next public information session hosted by the Mid Gippsland Family History Society is titled Using Trove to Enrich Your Family History and will be presented by Peter McNabb.

Trove is a free online website giving access to hundreds of Australian newspapers, gazettes and much more.

Learn how to navigate the site to get the optimum outcome and discover more about your family and their circumstances, social history and other often enlightening situations of the time.

This presentation will commence at 2pm on Thursday, May 27 at the Family History Research Centre in the GEST building, Kirk St, Moe. The Research Centre is open to the public every Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm to use the resources of the society and take the opportunity to get individual assistance from one of their experienced researcher volunteers.

Their collection comprises a large number of DVDs, books, newsletters, access to Ancestry and much more, so come and see for yourself.

For further information phone 0403 611 730.

Traralgon Community Toy Library seeks new members

Join Gippsland Water’s talk on environmental management

GIPPSLAND Water is holding a free webinar for customers to learn about its environmental management and carbon reduction initiatives.

The 60 minute session will run from 1pm on Tuesday, June 8.

The webinar will cover Gippsland Water’s: Role in recycling and the circular economy.

Use of renewable energy and commitment to carbon reduction.

The band appears regularly at jazz festivals and jazz club events throughout Victoria.

Moe Latrobe Valley Jazz Club president Bruce Lawn said the club was very fortunate to have been able to book the Des Camm Jazz Band to kick off the winter club events which have now switched from Friday nights to Sunday afternoons.

Doors open at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

For more information contact Bruce on 5174 3516.

Be a part of it: Latrobe Youth Space is calling on young people to sign up for the 2021 Film Festival. photograph supplied

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IF you’re looking for a way to save money, and reduce the toys in your home, you may like to become a member of the Traralgon Community Toy Library.

The library stocks an extensive range of toys and equipment suitable for newborns, toddlers and primary school aged children, including; outdoor bikes, scooters, games and indoor toys and activities such as puzzles, dolls, trucks, musical instruments, dress ups and much more!

“The library is a great resource for families who wish to save money in the long run, be more sustainable, and most of all offer their children a range of toys and activities that interest them and continuously help their learning and

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barbecue, coffee and donuts available to purchase.

We have some great stalls such as honey, plants, fresh veggies and many others. Come along and join them for the day.

Morwell Rostrum Club

AT the Morwell Rostrum Club recently, training officer George Cornelis offered these three tips for how to best practice public speaking: Use your smartphone to record yourself talk; Practice public speaking in front of a live audience, and; .

Visualise yourself giving a successful talk.

“Remember that no one is born a great public speaker and it’s important to practice,” he said.

“When you deliver your first speech at a Morwell Rostrum Club meeting, you can relax, knowing that your audience is small, friendly and supportive.”

The Morwell Rostrum Club meet at the Morwell Bowling Club, 52 Hazelwood Rd each Tuesday at 5.45pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Meetings are also accessible via Zoom.

For more information call George on 5122 2507. development,” Toy Library president Jane Ang said.

The Toy Library is located at the rear of The Traralgon Neighbourhood House, at 11-13 Breed Street.

The library is run by a team of volunteers and is open for new members to sign up and borrow items every Saturday, 10am-11.30am during school terms.

Members can also access the toy library during the week to return and borrow items by collecting a key from the Latrobe City library.

If you would like to find out more information about the Toy Library, contact Jane Ang on 0429 792 413.

Euchre Card night

EVERY Wednesday night at the Moe Bowling Club’s rooms starting at 7.30pm.

Supper is provided.

Come along and have a great night out.

All welcome.

Girl Guides biscuits return for 2021

GIRL Guides biscuits are an iconic component of guiding and a delicious, exciting way to help support members of the local guiding community.

Girl Guides Victoria are happy announce the launch of a Biscuit Fundraiser in 2021.

Money raised from the fundraiser is going to support local units in the Latrobe City district with the purchases of supplies supporting the attendance of members at state and national events, and support the funding and education of the local girl guide community.

The biscuit range is made from premium natural ingredients, being free from artificial colours, additives, flavours and preservatives.

The supplier also only uses free range eggs and butter, rather than margarine and all packaging is environmentally friendly and recyclable The range of biscuits available are Triple Choc, Anzac and gluten-free lemon, lime and coconut, available online at www.girlguidebiscuits. com.au To support any of the local guiding groups in the Latrobe Valley please make mention of Traralgon Girl Guides, Morwell Girl Guides or Newborough Girl Guides in the unit section when ordering.

aid of keeping everyone in our local community a little bit warmer this winter.

If you would like to help by knitting or crocheting a beanie, scarf, gloves or a blanket this would be greatly appreciated.

If you require wool please make contact through the CWA Morwell Evening Branch’s facebook page or call 0411 244 343.

Wool can also be picked up from The Bee and The Spider.

Note: They are not looking for wool donations, only finished items.

Finished items can be dropped into The Bee and The Spider, George Street, Morwell before June 11.

Country Network Gippsland

COUNTRY Network-Gippsland provides social network opportunities to gay/bi men across the region.

Monthly dinners, excursions, coffee and chat, friendship and support; all in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Contact secretary@countrynetwork. com.au

Rosedale Country y Market

ROSEDALE Country Market at Prince Street Reserve is taking a break for the winter period.

The markets will resume on September 12.

For old school hire or other inquiries, contact Ken on 0448 315 882.

Rosedale Lions Club Producers Market

THE Rosedale Lions Club Producers Market will be held on Sunday, May 29 starting at 8am in the Prince Street Reserve, Rosedale.

If you make it, bake it or grow it they would love to hear from you.

For all stall enquiries contact Dawn on 0448 992 714 or Tani on 0402 576 323.

The Lions Global Action Team will be there also with their trailer showing people what Lions do locally and around the world.

Lions is the largest organisation in the world and is great to be a part of.

The Lions Club will have their

Time to try table tennis

MOE/NEWBOROUGH Keenagers Table Tennis Club are looking to attract new players interested in table tennis.

Keenagers play at Latrobe Leisure Centre, Old Sale Rd, Newborough.

Sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Sessional fees are $3 and insurance is $10 annually.

For more information, contact acting president Pat Esse on 0429 792 023 or secretary David Claxton on 0417 302 428.

Morwell Art Group

CALLING all artists and crafters.

Morwell Art Group is having a membership drive.

The group hold their meetings at 2 Avondale Rd, Morwell (opposite the International Rose Garden).

They are a social group and would love new people to come and enjoy a Monday with them.

A cost of $4 covers your tea, coffee and cookies, as well as great company.

They are open from 10am to 2pm.

Following a bad year of COVID-19, the Morwell Art Group is glad to say that they are now open again.

They are a community group who love art and craft, so come along and join them.

For more information, phone president Ruby on 0431 540 069.

CWA Moe Branch

THE Moe Branch of the CWA has two meetings monthly at the GEST building, corner of Albert and Kirk St. The first monthly meeting is on second Monday of each month between 1pm and 1.30pm.

The group meet on the third Monday of each month for craft.

Other activities are organised as they go along.

For more information on the Moe branch of the CWA phone Lois Tipple (president) on 0432 333 123 or Vicki Start (secretary) on 0466 057 389.

Alternatively, you can email Vicki at vicki.start@speedweb.com.au.

Listening Post drop-in centre

THE Anglican Parish of MoeNewborough has opened its Listening Post drop-in centre at 7 Anzac St, Moe on Fridays between 10am and 12 noon.

All are welcome to drop in for a cuppa, some quiet time or a confidential chat.

The service is free and the building (opposite Woolworths) is accessible.

Please phone 5127 5206 or 0475 067 145 for more details.

Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

THE Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group is a group of citizens who advocate for a sustainable future for the Valley.

The group aims to educate and inform its members and the general public, on all aspects of sustainable living now and into the future.

If you would like to know more about the work of the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group or are interested in attending one of their meetings please email info@ latrobevalleysg.com.

The chance to get handy

THE Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club is pleased to be able to resume workshop activities.

They meet at their clubrooms and large workshop within the grounds of Old Gippstown, down near McDonald’s on Lloyd St, Moe, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from noon until 3pm.

Toymaking and other activities take place most Saturdays from 10am until 2pm. New members are most welcome.

For further details on the club, contact secretary Kevin Cale on 0438 273 218 or come along to the clubrooms and have a look.

JPs return to Traralgon

JUSTICES of the Peace have recommenced their duties at Traralgon Police Station.

JPs have traditionally provided a document signing station as a community service, however this had to be stopped due to COVID-19 restrictions.

As well as a voluntary community service, the document signing station assists in reducing the workload of local police officers.

JPs will be available for the general public each Tuesday and Thursday at Traralgon Police Station from the hours of 11am to 2pm.

Social tennis

TUESDAY night social hit at Morwell Tennis Club is on every week from now through to September from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Social tennis caters for beginners through to advanced players.

Teenagers and adults are welcome.

For more information contact Sally Kirstine on 0403 282 630.

Radio Control Car Club proposed

DUE to the abundance of radio control cars in the Latrobe Valley area, it is proposed to get a RC car club up and running to bring like-minded people together for racing and fun.

Anyone interested can phone Dallas

Moe Art Society

MOE Art Society meets at Heritage Park each Thursday from 10am.

The group is busy painting for their up-and-coming Art Show in September at the Moe Library.

The show will run from September 3 until September 26 and be followed by a new concept “Artists at Work.”

New members are welcome, and any enquiries can be made by contacting Beryl Galloway 0407 271 686 or Karen Rosato 0400 278 565.

Hazelwood North Art Exhibition

THERE will be an art exhibition to display and promote works by the Hazelwood Perspective Art Group on this weekend.

It is to be held at the Hazelwood North Community Hall, Church Rd, Hazelwood North (opposite primary school) on Saturday, May 29 from 11am to 3pm and Sunday, May 30 from 11am to 3pm.

Free entry and disability access.

Hand in Hand Art Group

AFTER an extended COVID-19 break, Hand in Hand has recommenced activities at the Moe Baptist Church Hall, Fowler St, Moe, at 9.30am on Thursdays.

As distancing restrictions still apply, the group has been split into two sections, which will attend on alternate weeks.

For information as to which section you have been allocated to contact Marilyn on 0409 661 548 after hours.

Traralgon and District Art Society

TRARALGON and District Art Society have social painting and drawing mornings with a cuppa on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon or as long as you want.

Learn to paint and draw classes are held Monday and Friday 10am to 12 noon.

Night classes and teen classes are on offer.

A friendly, relaxed group with a garden aspect for painting.

New premises, so not at the old railway building.

For more information contact 5176 6000 and leave a message or find them on Facebook.

Gippsland Racers Netball Club calling for players

GIPPSLAND Racers Netball Club is seeking active women over the age of 60 interested in training and playing in a netball team that aims to compete in the women’s netball section of the Pan Pacific Masters Games held in November 2021 on the Gold Coast.

Anyone interested or requiring more information please contact Kerri McNamara on 0418 589 555.

Gippsland Gate Way Day Club

THE Gippsland Gate Way Day Club will hold its weekly meetings each Tuesday at 10am in the Moe RSL function room.

Existing and new members are most welcome.

Neighbourhood Watch Latrobe

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Latrobe Incorporated is a group of volunteers that work on many different levels within the community to ensure a safe and secure environment to all people in the Latrobe Valley region.

From sausage sizzles to ‘secure number plate’ days and supporting the Police in a number of ways, they assist the Latrobe City Council at various events to make a safer community for all people.

They meet at the Morwell RSL on the second Monday of each month from 6pm and would welcome all people who would like to volunteer in their very active group.

Check them out on Facebook or email them for more information at nhwlc@ speedweb.com.au.

Hooked on Rock

HOOKED on Rock weekly dance lessons are held at the VRI Hall, Queens Parade in Traralgon each Monday from 7.45pm. $10 per person, under-16 $5.

All welcome.

For more information contact Anne on 0409 502 914.

Be a part of Community Corner

Call out for knitters and crocheters

THE CWA Morwell Evening ladies are knitting and crocheting up a storm in

on 0448 354 586 to start a steering committee and get this project off the ground.

Age is no barrier.

Everyone deserves to have some fun and friendship.

Join them: The Moe/Newborough Keenagers are encouraging people to take up table tennis.

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

Friday 23rd April, Koonwarra Store Sale.

Thursday 29th April, Pakenham Store Sale.

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MORWELL, free service, cute, slim, young guy seeking footballer, farmer, tradie, truckie, must be Specialising in all domes- Gippy Gutters - industrial energetic, fit, healthy, NSA, tic work. REC.4188. Ph vac, qualified plumber.

Peter 0438 177 153 or Phone 0455 855 147. no SMS. 0417 794 317.

Carol 5126 2110.

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5 Hourigan Rd, Saturday, 8.30am. Toys, baby items, DVDs, books, bric-a-brac Cleaning chimneys and flues. Supply and replace and household items. cowls/flues. 0490 831 169.

Morwell, 16 Urbahns Crescent.

Saturday, 7am - 1pm.

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

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0402 077 605 High pressure water jetting drain cleaning and unblocking ● CCTV camera drain diagnostics Gippsland Clean Duct. ● 1.7 tonne excavator Phone 0418 595 533. ● General plumbing needs ● Renovations, burst pipes, water connections, Public Notices storm water, sewerage and gas fitting.

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Gippsland Guitar School, all ages, 8-80, beginners Small jobs, hot water, to advanced, banjo and toilets, taps, roofing. Over ukulele lessons also 20 yrs exp. 0437 759 224. available. 0439 111 610.

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A.G.M., 30 June 2021 at 7.30pm, Morwell Bowling Club, 52 Hazelwood Road, Morwell.

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Lady required for office work on a casual basis, 6-8 hours p/w. Email: david@lafayetteptyltd.com

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Part-time Physical Education Teacher

Commencing Term 3 Fixed Term Contract ending 17 September 2021

Part-time Middle School Humanities Teacher

Commencing Term 3 Fixed Term Contract ending December 2021 If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Friday, 28 May 2021 Wisdom

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Sat. and Sun. 9-2. Retro Free phone estimates.

For all minor repairs, display cab., glassware, 12 month guarantee maintenance and rubbish kitchenware, whipper on repairs. removal in and around snippers, L/mower, furn., the home. For friendly, Phil 0412 165 542 antiq. china, art deco, side ovenlec.com.au professional, prompt service table, jigsaws and more.

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ANTIQUES & collectables, coins, notes, tins, books, bottles, blokey stuff, coin/ note albums, lamps. Gippsland Collectables, M to F, Seymour Arcade, T'gon.

For builders, 4x2 and All classifications before 3x2. Please view at 2511 PASTURE Hay. PermaMcDonalds T r a c k , nent mixed species in 3 12.30pm Friday, except grades to suit cows, mixed Thorpdale. for Personal Notices, herds and horses. Avail. in rolls and big squares. Ph which includes Deaths FISH tank and stand 0427 489 397 for prices. and Funerals, may be 6'x2'x2', 10mm glass, all Cartage can be arranged. placed up until 5pm Friday the gear as well $500.

Snake enclosure, large Funeral Services only with 2 door cupboard may place Death and $400. Ph 0423 490 180.

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MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS 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 stafffff - 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

Manager Business Operations

Work for a more inclusive community, empower people with a disability Join Interchange Gippsland's Team!

Established in 1986, Interchange Gippsland is a highly regarded not for profit NDIS registered organisation that provides innovative and flexible support services to individuals with a disability and their families across the Gippsland region.

The role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Manager Business Operations.

The Manager Business Operations will support and assist the CEO by leading the planning, development and management of the operational systems and processes so that the current high standard of program delivery and planned strategic growth and development of the organisation is achieved. The role will be based in our Morwell or Wonthaggi office.

As Manager Business Operations, you will undertake a range of tasks including but not limited to: ● Take a lead role managing organisational financial processes, budgets, systems development and reviews to ensure they meet the ongoing operational needs of the organisation ● Take a lead role in managing Human Resources ● Providing accurate and up to date business reports to the CEO & Board of Management ● Take a lead role in development of tenders and submissions ● Monitor and enhance workplace culture The details: To be considered for this opportunity you must have completed a Bachelor level qualification or higher in Business, Finance or related discipline.

A current driver's licence, NDIS check and working with children's check are mandatory.

Salary and conditions are as per the SCHADS award and will be based on your qualifications, skills and experience. As a not-for-profit organisation, attractive salary packaging options are available. This is a permanent, ongoing opportunity and hours are negotiable.

How to apply: To be considered for this position you will be asked to demonstrate your abilities against the Job Skills Requirements as outlined in the position description available on the careers section of our website. You must submit your resume and completed application form via the Interchange Gippsland website: www.icg.asn.au/get-involved/careers/ For further information you can check out our website: www.icg.asn.au/get-involved/careers/, email: recruitment@icg.asn.au or phone Debbie Knight on 1300 736 765.

Applications close at midnight Sunday, 6 June 2021.

All candidates interested in being considered for this exciting role, note that Interchange Gippsland is a 'Child Safe' organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening

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We are seeking applications from su uitably qualified and experienced pe eople for the following position at our Ya allourn Power Station:

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Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland.

LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

The successful applicant will be required to: Demonstrate a strong desire in becoming an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable team member.

To be successful in this position you must: ● Be a team player ● Any experience in hospitality would be an advantage.

For further information about this position please contact Steve Henry, Food Services Manager on (03) 5173 8394.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831 *LRH reserves the right to appoint prior to the application close date* To obtain a position description or to apply for this vacancy please visit our website – www.lrh.com.au Career Section.

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Joinery/Cabinet Making Cabinet Connections is looking for a Tradesman in Joinery/Cabinet Making to join our team.

For more information call Andrew on 0438 446 993 or Pratty on 0497 278 050

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Fencing contractor seeks labourer, casual position.

Phone 0413 482 826.

TAXI DRIVERS

Wanted, night and weekend shifts, Traralgon.

Training provided. Phone 0428 743 956.

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Email: vic-tasrecruitment@wilsonsecurity.com.au or Shivam.Sidana@wilsonsecurity.com.au Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Wilson Security is an equal opportunity employer Wilson Security Pty Ltd 855-185-21s

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541.

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit.

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

Much hardship and difficulty is caused to job seekers by misleading advertising placed in the employment columns.Our Situations Vacant columns are reserved for advertisements which carry a specific and genuine offer of employment. Ads for `Business Opportunities' and `Training Courses' and `Employment Services' should be submitted under those headings.

Placing misleading ads is an offence against the Trades Practices Act and state/territory fair trading acts and all advertisements are subject to the publisher's approval. For further advice, contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 1300 302 502 or your state consumer affairs agency.

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Guy's Glass and Glazing have an opportunity for an experienced aluminium window and door fabricator.

Above award wage offered dependent on experience.

About the business: ● Long established family business ● Specialising in manufacturing residential and commercial aluminium windows and doors About the role: ● Hours of work will be from 7.30am to 4pm Mon. to Fri. and must be flexible to work some Saturdays and overtime as required ● You will be required to prepare aluminium frames, windows and doors for assembly (Knowledge of Capral/Alspec extrusions preferred) ● Must have a positive attitude towards work and peers ● Must be responsible for quality by checking and taking measurements, inspecting materials ● Troubleshooting and adhering to QA procedures ● Must be able to read plans and understand dimensions and job sheets ● Verbal and written skills must be clear ● Must be agile and able to lift up to 20kg ● Must be well organised and have good time management ● Must have current driver's licence Benefits and perks: Opportunity to grow and develop skills ● Shops, and transport nearby ● Overtime available and some Saturdays pending work load Skills and experience: ● Experience in fabricating residential and commercial aluminium Windows preferred ● 24 mths minimum Fabrication experience required ● Preferable to have had experience in operating a milling machine and pneumatic equipment Email your resume to office@guysglass.com.au

● Immediate start ● Casual engagement, up to two days per week ● St Anne’s Campus We are seeking a skilled tutor of guitar to teach individual, shared and group lessons.

You will have a proven ability to inspire, connect and engage through music and have experience in teaching classical, jazz and rock styles and in leading ensembles including rock bands.

Applications for both positions close Sunday 6 June 2021 For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

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● Immediate start ● Ongoing full-time position ● Garnsey Campus This hands-on role is critical to the day-to-day functioning of the campus. Commencing at 7:30am, you will use your exceptional organisational skills to co-ordinate cover for teacher absences in preparation for the school day ahead. You will also be responsible for organisation of excursions and work experience administration, reviewing attendances, management of our GAP Assistants and Campus Reception.

It is critical you are adaptable and possess sound time management skills in order to cope with the competing day to day demands, always remaining calm and ensuring the smooth running of the office.

You will be a team player with an ability to work autonomously, exercising discretion and judgement.

Your positive attitude, communication skills, reliability, attention to detail and ideally knowledge of school operations will lead to success in this role.

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Full time | Initial maximum term contract until 30 June 2022 Traralgon & Moe location ● Leading community services organisation ● Salary packaging & competitive sector remuneration As a Therapeutic Specialist, you will provide high quality trauma-informed practice advice & guidance to the care team who support young people residing in residential care.

You will hold a degree qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline, and have a well-developed understanding of trauma informed practice and the out of home care sector.

Learn more For more information please visit https://www.unitingvictas.org.au Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today at https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au Get in touch: Adela Holmes, Manager Therapeutic Services to Residential Care T: 0414 244 090 (during business hours) Ap pplications close: Thursdayy 3 June 2021

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator for the Latrobe Health Assembly. This position is a full-time 12 month fixed term position and will be commencing in June 2021.

The Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone mapping research project. This will include supporting and guiding Industry Placement Program students working on the mapping research project. A key component of this role will be working with internal and external stakeholders to identify projects and issues relating to health and wellbeing activities and services. Strategic thinking, the ability to progress priority activities and maintain stakeholder relationships are critical to this role.

The role will also support a range of other innovation projects being undertaken by the Assembly as needed.

Experience in research, project management, and budgeting would be an advantage.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description please call 5173 8400 or email info@healthassembly.org.au To apply, please visit the Careers section of the Latrobe Regional Hospital website www.lrh.com.au

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

Workplace Trainer Assessor Site Administrator For further information and to apply, visit: http://www.rtl.com.au/careers.html Enquiries: recruitment@rtl.com.au

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CanDo Hire requires a full time trade qualified Mechanic or Auto Electrician to join our dynamic Morwell Branch. Ideally the successful applicant will have experience in hydraulic systems and possess basic welding skills.

CanDo Hire services all aspects of the Hire Industry catering hire solutions to Industrial, Commercial, Domestic and DIY markets.

You will enjoy being part of our Maintenance Team and working in an energetic environment.

Your primary duties will involve equipment safety checks, field maintenance, repair tasks, minor and major servicing.

High Risk EWP and Forklift Licence, Electrical Testing Certificate an advantage, but not essential.

EXCELLENT HOURLY RATE GREAT WORKSHOP CONDITIONS PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST To apply, forward your resume to Tim Ford on tford@cando-hire.com.au or phone 5133 7444 for enquires. Closing date: 11/6/2021.

Mental Health Practitioner (1.0EFT) Job number 1226510

Mental Health Practitioner (0.6EFT) Job number 1226793

Job number 1226797 Fixed term until 10/01/2022 All applications to be submitted through Recruitment Online addressing the key selection criteria https://schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au Applications close: 2nd June 2021 For further information contact: Katrina.palmer@education.vic.gov.au (03) 5165 0600

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We have a position available for an experienced Diesel Technician to carry out field and workshop repairs and maintenance for our range of quality agricultural tractors, farm equipment and second-hand machinery.

A diligent, self-motivated, suitably qualified and experienced service person is required for our busy, vibrant dealership. You must have a current driver's licence and the ability to work independently and with a workshop team.

Factory training, overalls and salary commensurate with experience. If you are a great self starter who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then we want to talk to you.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Please send your resume to: Admin@chapmanmachinery.com.au or call us on 5662 3973 to discuss the role

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Mairin OHS&E Consulting has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated person to join our well-respected team in Gippsland. We are specialist occupational health safety and environmental consultants.

Mairin's success has seen us grow steadily with clients ranging from homeowners to government departments, including local councils such as Latrobe City, East Gippsland Shire and South Gippsland Shire. We also maintain contracts with corporations including Energy Australia, Esso, Bluescope Steel and Metro Trains Melbourne.

The role will initially revolve around hazardous building materials surveys/audits, air monitoring, clearance inspection and asbestos identification.

This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and professional team. Training will be provided for the right applicants. Experience and relevant qualifications are preferred but not essential. A familiarity with industrial, construction and / or laboratory environments is desirable.

Role requirements: ● Must be eligible to live, and works in Australia ● Must have and maintain a current driver's licence ● Must be proficient and able to work autonomously ● Must be willing and able to travel to various project sites as required ● Computer literacy required - Microsoft Office skills are essential If you feel you are the right person for the job, then let us know. We would welcome the chance to review your application and talk to you. Send your application and resume to: Mairin OHS&E Consulting 18-20 Kirk Street, Moe Vic. 3825 Or email to Admin@mairin.net.au

BOARD MEMBERS Moe Life Skills is a dynamic and progressive not for profit organisation that provides disability services, education and training for people with disabilities and operates the High Street Community Hub.

IS SEEKING A PSYCHOLOGIST UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS INITIATIVE 3 days per week To apply for the position, please visit: Recruitment Online DET (Google search).

For further information please contact Jane Mersey on 5633 1733 or trafalgar.hs@eduction.vic.gov.au Job closing date: 7 June 2021 Job start date: 12 July 2021

MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (Full-Time)

Are you looking for a change a new career challenge?

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified technician to join our Dealerships located in Traralgon/Morwell/Leongatha with our Service Team.

A position description is available from our Service Centre at 5535 Princes Hwy Traralgon, and 8 Koonwarra Rd Leongatha, or for a confidential interview please call Andrew McMahon 5172 1100.

Resumes including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager Gippsland Motor Group am@gmg.net.au

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following positions at Warragul Campus.

Casual Relief Teachers Secondary and Primary Casual Administration/ Reception Staff

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Friday, 28 May 2021 Integrity

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Please submit your expression of interest to: BOM, MLSCC, PO Box 761, Moe, 3825 or by email to: office@moelifeskills.vic.edu.au For further information relating to this unique opportunity please contact: Bill Lawler: 0448 807 852 or Sue Carroll 56 252 101

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Two opportunities exist within our successful Stockdale & Leggo office for highly motivated, organised and professional team players with a strong work ethic to join our team.

As Property Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio, in local and surrounding areas.

As Property Management Assistant you will provide administrative and clerical support for property management. The role is an in-office position.

The successful applicant will: ● have exceptional organisational and time management skills ● have strong customer service skills ● have excellent verbal and written communication along with strong computer literacy skills ● have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy ● be corporately presented ● be able to work under pressure An Agents Representative Certificate and industry experience are preferred, but are not essential.

All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Please email your resume and cover letter to debbie.loechel@stockdaleleggo.com.au.

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The volunteer board meet monthly and are responsible for the provision of quality services through good governance, effective financial management and the development of sound operational procedures.

PROPERTY MANAGER and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

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Equipment Maintenance Technician

Kurnai College is seeking applications for the following positions:

Classroom Teacher - Science/ Mathematics (1.0EFT)

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

Adult deliverers also welcome

Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022 are being sought.

Separate tenders are called for the following categories: ● Bread products (Fresh bread and bread rolls) ● Dairy products (excluding milk/cream) ● Milk and cream ● Eggs ● Fruit and vegetables ● Wholesale dry and frozen goods (includes frozen seafood) ● Fresh meat ● Halal meat ● Smallgoods ● Poultry Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for a 900 + bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service.

Tender documents will be supplied on request.

For further details contact Kim Andrew - Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au Closing date: end of business Friday, 11 June 2021.

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LAGOON Jetstar caravan, 2011, 22ft, HR hitch/level riders, QS bed with extra length, Red Arc batt. sys., full ensuite sep. toilet/swr, w/mach., rev. cycle heater/ a/c., pull-out awn. $45,000 o.n.o. Ph 0400 794 700.

PARAMOUNT, Duet Expanda, 2015, 20'6", family van, sleeps 5, swr/ toilet combo, w/m, oven, 2 tables, 2 TVs, full annexe and lots more $65,000. Ph 0427 671 780.

ROYAL Flair 19'6, Vanroyce Series 6, 2006, QS bed, gas stove, 3-way fridge, HR towbar, level riders, fold-up chassis, v.g.c., rear entry into kitch. $25,000. 0419 130 843.

M N 2014, 4x4, with ARB canopy, many extras, reg. 'til Nov. ACT-525. $26,500 ONO. Ph. 0427 991 082.

ROYAL Flair Series 4, QS bed, solar panel, 2 deep cycle batt's, all hoses, awn. mat., annex, 12v TV, swr, 12 mths reg, many extras, $23,500. 0427 740 727.

VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., great car, XWA-429 $15,750 o.n.o. Ph 0429 167 502.

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TOYOTA, High Ace L.W.B. camper wag., 1980, needs work on the engine, but I have all the parts. As is $5000 o.n.o. Please view at 2511 McDonalds Track, Thorpdale.

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Deaths

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JONES, Doug.

Great memories of our cricketing days.

Sincere condolences to Bev, Craig, Derek, Scott and Jodie, and families.

John and Marilyn Kerr.

MACKIE, Sharon.

Chairman Allan, members and staff of the Newborough Bowling Club deeply regret the sudden passing of our Assistant Manager, Sharon. She was a valued Deaths member of our staff, and will be sadly missed by staff and members. We ARCHBOLD, Ian. extend our deepest Passed away peacefully sympathy to Ernie, 25/5/2021, at Mitchell Kerryn, David, Mikaela House Morwell. and extended family at Beloved husband of this sad time.

Lorraine.

Further notice next week MAY, Irene Margaret. with Funeral details.

Passed away peacefully on 21/5/2021.

BROWITT (Chapman), Much loved friend of Brenda Joyce.

Passed away peacefully Andrea for over 60 years. on 18 May 2021. Much Irene was an amazing part loved cousin to Lenny of our extended family (dec.), Paula, Jan (dec.), Laurie, Fiona and families, Rod, Shirl, Tony, Sandy and will be greatly missed. and families. We will miss Condolences to Jenny, you greatly beautiful lady, Brendan and their families Present with her Lord safe in the arms of her dear Pete again.

Sleep Peacefully Cuz PRESTIPINO XXXXX (nee Vecchio), Antonia.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 23 May 2021.

Loving wife of Filippo BUSK, Len. Loved dad to Marralyn (dec.). Much loved mother and Lyle. Pa to grand- and mother-in-law of Josie children, great-grand- and Geoff, Sam and children and great great- Annie, Carmelo and Anna, Ricky and Tammie. Loved gandchildren.

Nonna of Lauren, Fillip, Reunited with Mum Matthew, Antonia, Kaitelyn, So Sadly Missed Ella, Makayla and Jack.

Bis Nonna to Jordan and BUSK, Leonard Norman Elliot.

Forever in our hearts (Len).

Passed away peacefully at LV Village Hostel, 16/5/2021. Aged 90 years. TANNER, John Kevon.

Dearly loved husband of It is with the saddest Lena (dec.). Treasured regret that we announce and loved dad of Dave the death of John Kevon and father-in-law of Julie. Tanner of Tyers. GrandLoved Pa to Peter, son of the pioneering Michael (dec.), Darren Tanner family Callignee South. Passed away on and Lacy.

Dad, we will miss your 24 May 2021, aged 93 stories of your wonderful years. life and I will miss telling Dearly beloved husband you about all my fishing of Joan (Lindsay, dec.). trips. Dearly missed and Loved and respected remembered always. father of Roslyn and Graham, Graeme and Reunited with Mum Judy, Malcolm and Carol.

Gone Fishing Much loved Papa of Love Dave and Julie.

Royce and Jen, Renold and Mel, Budd and Danielle, Kristy and Jason, Samantha, Shelley and Sheldon. Loved great Papa of Hunter, Westin, BYRNE, Jeanine.

Harlow, Justin and Henry.

The Chairman, Board, Dear friend of Joy Members, Management Smethurst. and staff of the Morwell A true gentleman Bowling Club & Recreation Centre Inc. deeply regret the passing of Jeanine a well- TUISK, Alfred. respected member of the Uncle Fred, thanks for all club. the good times and Our sincerest thoughts memories. and deepest sympathy to Rest in peace with Kay her family and friends at From Endel, Barb and the this sad time. rest of our family.

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HANDCOCK, Margaret Jean (Elizabeth / Betty).

Passed away peacefully at St Hillary's Baptcare Morwell on 25 May 2021.

Aged 92 years Loved and loving wife of Bill (dec.).

Much loved mother of John, Robert, Leanne, Glenn and their families.

Reunited with her beloved Bill

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KEYHOE. The Funeral Service for Mr Laurie Keyhoe will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave Moe, on MONDAY (31 May 2021) commencing at 10.30am.

At the conclusion of this Service the Funeral will leave for the Meeniyan Cemetery.

This Service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Lauries' notice for further instructions.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

PRESTIPINO. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Antonia Prestipino will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Road Morwell on TUESDAY (1 June 2021) commencing at 11am.

Following the Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.

To view the livestream of the Mass, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Antonia's notice for further instructions.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MORWELL 5134 4937 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

TANNER. The Funeral of Mr John Kevon Tanner will be held at Gippsland Memorial Park Rose Chapel, Cemetery Rd, Traralgon on MONDAY (31 May 2021) commencing at 2pm.

At the conclusion of the Service an interment will be held at the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

The Service for John will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please go to: www.latrobevalley funerals.com.au

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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25 May 2011.

In Loving Memory of Mamma Laura, Renato and Peter.

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FARRELL. A Gathering to celebrate the life of John (Wilson) Farrell will be held at the Willow Grove Recreational Reserve, Willow Grove on SUNDAY WEEK (6 June 2021) from 2pm.

Please bring photos and KEYHOE, Laurie. memorabilia, maybe a Passed away at LRH on plate.

25 May 2021.

For any queries contact Aged 80 years Rob Phoenix Loved and loving husband 0428 544 056 of Lillian.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Tracie and HANDCOCK. Ian, Grant and Jodie.

The Funeral Service to Loved Grandad of Chris celebrate the life of Mrs and Bec, Tim and Nikki, Margaret Jean (Elizabeth / Josh, Ryan, Dylan and Betty) Handcock will be Maddi. held at Latrobe Valley Grandy of Laurence, Funeral Services Chapel, Archer, Arya, Annalee, 260 Princes Highway and Charlotte.

Traralgon on TUESDAY (1 June 2021) commencA lifetime of beautiful ing at 10.30am. memories

CRUSADER Esperance, 17'6'', QS bed, full ann., JONES, Doug. ensuite combo, e.c., HR Passed away 12/5/2021. towbar and Anderson Remembering the good plug, lots more $38,000 times, rest in peace.

Ron, Dianne and family. o.n.o. Doug 0428 347 521.

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Funerals

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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MORGAN, Barbara Joan.

Kevin, Deborah, Rochelle and Bradley, and families, wish to sincerely thank the many relatives and friends who attended Barbara's funeral, called us, and sent flowers and cards.

We especially wish to thank Edna and Anne for their years of dedicated service and loving support of Barbara, which enabled her to be at home with her family.

Thanks also to the Rev. Marilyn Obersby; Dr Greg Ivanoff; David Hastie of Latrobe Valley Funeral Services; and Leon and Marg Hammond at Traralgon Vineyard.

Please accept this notice as our personal thanks.

Your loving support has greatly sustained us.

The Morgan family.

Funeral Directors

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TUISK, Fred.

Godfather to Marralyn and friend to Lyle.

Reunited with family

WE ARE NOW ABLE TO LIVESTREAM ALL OF OUR FUNERALS IF REQUIRED The majority of our staff have not only been born here in Latrobe Valley but are 2nd or 3rd generation Latrobe Valley locals - for example, John Galbraith’s great grandparents were here from the early 1920’s and his own children have grown up here as well.

As locals, we feel we can help your loved ones in their time of need.

Local people, Looking after, Local people Due to COVID-19 we can have approx. 100 people attend your loved one’s funeral

Contact one of our friendly consultants or visit our website for more details

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