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AN evaluation by independent consulting firm Deloitte has found the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone, Latrobe Health Assembly and Latrobe Health Advocate have positively impacted health and wellbeing outcomes in the Latrobe Valley.

During the past three years, Deloitte has undertaken a developmental evaluation of the Zone, Assembly and Advocate to look at how they have impacted health and wellbeing in Latrobe Valley.

Local communities were involved in designing the evaluation framework and outcome measures, as well as reviewing them to ensure they continued to be relevant over the three-year period.

The evaluation has highlighted positive change in community attitudes to health and wellbeing, a strong sense of community pride and a desire to build on community strengths.

It has provided recommendations for the next steps in ensuring the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone is a success for people who live, work and study in Latrobe Valley.

“The Latrobe Health Assembly welcomes the

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While the family waited for results of further tests which would determine whether the treatment was working or not, they were stuck in Queensland, unable to travel back to Melbourne as a result of Jamari’s poor health.

The month long ordeal and the costs associated with cancer treatment pushed Ms Disisto, a selfemployed single mother into financial doubt.

“Living away from home means we’ve got to pay for all expenses, transport, food, bills back home, and it costs a lot for the medication he’s on,” she said.

With the chances of returning home appearing slim at the time, family, friends and the Latrobe Valley community rushed to support the mentally and physically exhausted family.

“It’s been amazing and it’s quite overwhelming,” Ms Disisto said.

“I’ve had people from Gippsland contact me whose family have been in the same situation with finding out their child has cancer, so even the messages of support has been great from them.”

A GoFundMe page was set up and successfully reached its $20,000 target in just over two weeks.

Close family friend and creator of the account ‘Jamari’s journey to recovery’ Kahla Dawson, said

it seemed like the only appropriate way to help.

“I was a bit lost with what to do and was kind of in shock, I felt pretty useless to her to be honest.

I thought why not try a GoFundMe, but I never thought it was going to do as well as it did, I’m absolutely shocked,” she said.

“I was getting phone calls from people offering to clean her house, mow her lawns, get her groceries, cook food, do meal prep, you name it, and even people that don’t know Kylee or Jamari personally were offering to help out.”

Despite entering remission and finally touching down in Melbourne yesterday, the future remains uncertain for Jamari and his family with no indication of how long it will be until they can return home to Moe and back to their normal lives.

With that in mind, Ms Dawson said it was important the support for the family continues.

“All this support has been amazing, it’s brought us to tears several times but it’s going to be a marathon and not a sprint so I really hope people are still offering to help out through things like emotional support,” she said.

Regularupdates can befoundontheFacebookpage ‘Jamari’s Journey’ and donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/f/jamaris-journey-to-recovery.

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findings and recommendations of the final Deloitte Evaluation Report and thanks the many community members who gave their time to better inform the Assembly’s work into the future,” Latrobe Health Assembly chair Tanya Rong said.

“Work has already commenced on addressing the recommendations and this work will provide a sound basis for the Assembly to support the community in shaping better health and wellbeing outcomes for all living, working and studying within the Latrobe Valley.”

The Latrobe Health Innovation Zone is the first of its kind in Australia and has been designated as a place where people can have a say in the planning and delivery of better health and wellbeing outcomes; they can be a part of the decision making, design, planning and delivery of services and programs.

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“I will continue to work together with local communities, the Latrobe Health Assembly, and the Victorian government to ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone in Latrobe.”

Zone partners comprising the Assembly,Advocate and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing have accepted the recommendations and are working together with other service and program partners to deliver the changes needed.

Designation of Latrobe City as a Health Innovation Zone, establishment the Latrobe Health Assembly and appointment of the Latrobe Health Advocate were key recommendations of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry.

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A MOE family touched down in Victoria yesterday more than a month after a shock cancer diagnosis left them stuck in Queensland.

Jamari Garang, 3, was on his first interstate holiday last month with mum Kylee Disisto and older brother Cassidy, 5, when doctors discovered he had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a form of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many immature lymphocytes.

On the second day of the holiday Jamari began complaining of sore legs and said he was struggling to walk, which was unusual for the typically energetic child.

He was promptly taken to the Gold Coast’s Robina Hospital where blood test results uncovered problems with the three year old’s blood, consistent with Leukaemia.

Jamari was then transported via ambulance to the Queensland’ Children’s Hospital in Brisbane where doctors confirmed the diagnosis.

Ms Disisto said she was in obvious shock after finding out her son had Leukaemia.

“I was shocked. I was horrified and screamed in disbelief,” she said.

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Care: Jamari while at the Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. photograph

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Rental law changes to make an impact

By TOM GANNON

CHANGES to Victoria’s rental laws last month could make private rental no longer a realistic option for vulnerable and disadvantages communities in the Valley and across regional Victoria.

Support services within the Valley say the changes to rental laws will end up hurting disadvantaged and lower-income renters the most, with price increases and a limiting supply of rental properties likely to price out vulnerable communities.

Experts say these communities will be most affected by changes such as the lifting of the moratorium on evictions to private rentals, changes to Coronavirus Supplements like JobKeeper which ended in March and the resuming of rent increases which were on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.

Quantum Support Services Homelessness and Support manager Cheryl Barnes said disadvantaged members of the community will be forced to turn to already heavily demanded public housing.

“Private rental is no longer a realistic option for vulnerable and disadvantaged community members on low incomes,” she said.

“Private rental properties have remained ‘not affordable’ to people with low incomes - the significant increase in rental prices, in conjunction with high demand and low stock will mean that we have only seen the tip of the iceberg in the numbers of people presenting as ‘experiencing homelessness’”.

Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund said she has already seen the effect of the changes.

“We’ve had people we see regularly come in and tell us their rent has already increased by $50 a

week, making it unaffordable for them,” she said.

“The concern is we are going to see more people become homeless as they won’t be able to afford housing.”

The changes to rental laws appear slightly in favour of renters, however real estate experts say the additional costs taken on by landlords could result in a price hike for tenants.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Leah Calnan said that disadvantaged communities were likely to experience the greatest impact because of the lifting of the moratorium on evictions and changes to rent increase restrictions which now allows price increases once every 12 months instead of the original six.

“As landlords incur costs it has to flow through to renters because of additional compliance requirements and property management service fees,” she said.

“Many property investors make a $5-10 increase every six months, but now it will be more substantial because it’s been changed to 12 months.

“It’s not just going to be $5-10 a week in regional areas, we anticipate an increase of $50-60 a week and possibly even $100 in some areas.”

Ms Calnan believes these changes will hit regional areas the hardest because of an influx of people moving to Gippsland from metropolitan Melbourne and a lack of available rental properties.

“In regional areas we might see one property get 100 inquiries because supply is so low, those areas are going to see an increase in the next 12 to 24 months,” she said.

“As rent prices continue to rise because of changes to rental conditions, this is going to price out certain cohorts and create angst for those who can’t afford the rent.”

Upgrade of Moe’s water network ahead

Winner, winner: Morwell newsagents Ray, Sandi and Christian Burgess were all smiles after finding out division one winning ticket was sold in their store last week. photograph liam durkin

Morwell’s new millionaire A MORWELL man’s long-held dream of owning his own sports stadium has now become a reality after winning division one in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.

The overwhelmed winner held one of the six division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4149 on Saturday, April 24.

Each division one winning entry scored $990,996.20.

When he discovered his million-dollar win, the Morwell man said he thought his heart was going to pound through his chest.

The life-changing entry was purchased at Morwell Newspower Centre on Commercial Road.

As well as winning the division one prize, the ecstatic winner also scored division three 12 times and division four 15 times, boosting his total windfall to $1,003,112.30.

Speaking with an official from The Lott, the player and regular customer to the Morwell outlet

said he felt like he was walking on air after making his million-dollar discovery.

“I am still alive!” he laughed.

“I found out yesterday (Monday) around lunch time. I always check the winning numbers in the paper on a Sunday morning but for some reason I didn’t this time.

“So it wasn’t until I went to buy my ticket for the next Saturday Lotto draw, that I realised I won.

“I had to check the ticket about 100 times!

“I was pacing up and down, and my heart felt like it was about to pound through my chest! I was screaming on the inside! I just can’t believe it.”

When asked how he planned to enjoy his milliondollar prize, the elated winner said there was one thing he’d always dreamt of doing if he ever won the lottery.

“Well, ever since I was young, I have always dreamt of owning my own sports stadium,” he admitted.

“So I am going to look into putting some of my prize towards a stadium. I am going to see a financial advisor as well, but that’s the plan.”

“I will also donate some to a charity that I am passionate about.”

Morwell Newspower Centre owner Ray Burgess said he was delighted to have made one of his customers a division one winner.

“Isn’t it sensational!” he said.

“It’s always great when one of our customers wins the big one. This is the third division one win we have had since we took over ownership.

“We would love to send our congratulations to our winner. We hope this fantastic win helps you realise your dreams. Let’s hope we have some more division one wins soon!”

In 2020, TattsLotto created 122 millionaires across Australia. During this time, there was 312 division one winners across Australia, which collectively won more than $355.13 million.

GIPPSLAND Water is upgrading part of Moe’s water network to ensure ongoing reliability for its customers.

The works will involve replacing a section of old water main attached to the bridge between Anzac Street and Lloyd Street in Moe, at the major Moe roundabout.

The Anzac Street water main was first installed in the 1940s and feeds water between the north and south parts of Moe. The $700,000 project will commence in mid-late May 2021 and is scheduled to be completed by late July.

Careful planning has taken place with VicTrack,V/ Line and Regional Roads Victoria to ensure minimal disruption to customers, particularly during business hours.

The left turning lane from Lloyd Street entering the major roundabout will be partially closed to both road users and pedestrians for approximately eight weeks.

Parts of the intersection will also be partially closed.

While road users can still access all entrances and exits around the bridge, detours are available for pedestrians.

Customers can be assured their water supply won’t be interrupted.

This work is in addition to a series of upgrades planned for the Moe water treatment plant which will be starting shortly.

For more information and to keep up-to-date, visit www.gippswater.com.au/anzac-street-bridge

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Victory proves bittersweet A MOONDARRA man left with a crippling lung disease after working on an excavator to put out the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire had his successful WorkCover claim upheld by the Supreme Court last week.

David Briggs was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and has to carry oxygen bottles with him wherever he goes after spending 12 weeks helping to contain the open cut fire.

The Supreme Court found his employer RTL Mining and Earthworks failed to provide him with any respiratory protection while carrying out his duties.

Mr Briggs’ claim was initially rejected by the insurer Allianz, which attempted to appeal a 2019 Magistrates’ Court decision finding a link between his work on the mine fire and his illness.

He will now receive weekly payments and have his medical expenses met, and is awaiting a lump sum pay out to reflect years of pain and suffering.

“Most of the time I have an oxygen bottle with me and if I don’t I struggle and I get tired very quickly and run out of energy. I even have a bottle at night for when I sleep,” Mr Briggs said.

“This has been horrible to deal with as before I was so active, I rode motorbikes, mountain biking, farming activities and cut firewood. I’m now stuck inside as I have no immune system.”

Mr Briggs was an experienced machinery operator and had previously worked at Hazelwood moving overburden before he took the gruelling job on the mine fire.

The non-smoker passed a medical test with flying

colours with an above average lung capacity before he took on the mine fire job, where he worked on 12-hour night shifts in hellish conditions.

“It was my job to excavate the fire burning deep in the ground.They gave us no filters or PPE, there was no warnings.They just told us not to get burnt or fall in the ground,” Mr Briggs said.

“Daytime was thick with blue smoke and night was like an orange monster. It was so thick, visibility was zero. My job was phenomenally dirty and I came home jet black.”

After about four months Mr Briggs began feeling flu-like symptoms and struggled to breathe. The cattle grazier said he couldn’t even walk down the paddocks without feeling ill.

“As soon as I sat down I fell asleep. But I’d never been crook before. This was a huge indicator something was drastically wrong,” he said.

The 61-year-old was eventually diagnosed with a rare interstitial lung disease and autoimmune condition and he now has a lung capacity at just 28 per cent.

Mr Briggs said his conditions cannot be rehabilitated and has cut his life expectancy short.

He has also been taken off a lung transplant list as his medication has wreaked havoc on him.

“The medication has side effects, one eats away at my bones and the other one is weight loss. I lost 50 kilograms in five weeks. I have no option but to take the medication or I will have four weeks to live,” he said.

“My bone density is off the bottom of the charts and now I’m super careful as I’m so fragile. I’ve been taken off lung transplant lists as my body is too far gone.”

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Meanwhile, Mr Briggs said he and his wife Penny have been left broke with no income, forced to eat away at all of his savings and superannuation.

The pair said they were now relieved but worn out after a four-year battle of navigating the legal system and producing endless documents.

“I never heard from my employer since I put in my work claim. They don’t care and they never understood and were in denial the whole time. It beggars belief,” he said.

“It was such a long process and we were on edge, the stress was huge both mentally and financially.

But we never gave up, I knew what had happened to me and I knew who was responsible.”

Maurice Blackburn principal lawyer Sally Weir said she hoped Mr Briggs’ case could pave the way for future claimants who may also have suffered occupational diseases from the mine fire.

“This case should be a warning for employers to make sure their workers are protected. I hope this raises awareness that there are potential entitlements for sufferers of occupational diseases,” Ms Weir said.

“Insurers will push back but this is why it’s important for people like Mr Briggs to stand up, he successfully won his case. Now he can focus on his health, it was a fight worth it for him.

“Every worker injured while doing their job deserves no less.”

The Express contacted RTL Mining and Earthworks for a response, but the company did not wish to comment.

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All ready to listen

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

A NEW initiative aims to provide an understanding ear for people during their time of need.

The Listening Post Drop-In Centre has been established by the Moe Anglican Church and operates each Friday between 10am-noon.

Initially developed to offer a safe place for domestic violence victims, the focus of the initiative has spread to the wider Moe district.

“We wanted to have somewhere where people can visit, feel safe, grab a cuppa and if they want to talk to somebody, we’ll listen,” Alice Weatherall said.

Each of the volunteers at The Listening Post have undergone training workshops with Anglicare, a partner of the initiative.

“We have been trained to listen,” Jan Misiurka said.

“Everything is confi fidential.” i “We’re very passionate about it,” Julie Bruce said.

“If we can help people out even in the smallest way, that is what the Listening Post is all about.”

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“We are here to fill a need in the community,” Gwyneth Jones said.

“For example, not everyone can afford a cup of coffee. $5 for some people is the equivalent of $50 for others.

“As a church we need to be bigger than our own congregation, we are there to serve.

Pastor Samuel Anthony echoed those sentiments.

“It is about the power of listening,” he said.

“The church is there to listen.”

There is ramp access for disabled and elderly people, while the Listening Post is child-friendly, providing toys to play with.

“We’d love to hear the good news as well as the bad,” Ms Misurka said.

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It is believed a car veered off Merrin Crescent and struck a tree at 3.50pm.

The driver of the car who was arrested at the scene has been released pending further investigation.

The front seat passenger, an 11-year-old boy, received life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.

Other occupants, a three-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl, received serious injuries and non-life-threatening injuries respectively and were taken to hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who saw a black hatchback travelling in the Wonthaggi area, particularly Merrin Crescent, in the lead up to the crash to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dash cam footage leading up to the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Car torched in Morwell

MORWELL Police are currently investigating a car that was set on fire on Derhams Lane.

The grey Volkswagen Golf was stolen from the Melbourne suburb of Highett in the early hours of Monday, April 19 before being set alight at approximately 10.15pm that same evening.

Anyone that has any dash cam footage of the incident or seen anything suspicious in the area is urged to contact Morwell Police on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

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Big W robbery in Morwell

MORWELL Police are currently investigating a robbery that took place at Big W on Friday, April 9.

A female entered the store at approximately 3pm and proceeded to the cosmetics section before selecting $650 worth of items and taking them to the changing rooms where she removed secure packaging.

She is then seen on CCTV footage walking through the self serve check out failing to pay for the items.

If anyone has any information in regards to this incident they are urged to contact Morwell Police on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

Missing items located in Traralgon

POLICE are hoping to locate the owner(s) of a number of missing items located on Oswald Street in Traralgon.

The items found include: - one x renovator power tool - one x electric car jack - one x two-cylinder air compressor - one x electric LED lamp - two x clothes irons - one x pink storage box containing numerous sleep mask respirators - one x black hand bag containing women’s clothing - one x purple CC collection make-up style bag.

Police believe the items stolen may have been stolen from a previous burglary. Any inquiries may be directed to the property officer at the Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA

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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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Nice wheels: After six years off Ride For Sight legend Brian Forder returned to the event in 2021.

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Clocking up the kilometres: A closer look at Brian Forder’s cycling log for the Ride for Sight challenge.

Lions Club legend back on the bike AFTER a year off, cyclists around the country have banded together to take part in the Lions Club’s annual Ride for Sight challenge, raising funds for research and treatment of vision loss.

This year participants were challenged with the task of riding 400km over a four-week period in their own time in what the Lions Club are dubbing ‘a ride with a difference.’

Of the thousands of people that entered, arguably nobody will have a better story than 82-year-old Morwell local Brian Forder, who recently completed his 12th ride.

“I had my first ride in 2003 with the Lions Club and have done 12 rides since, Maffra sponsored me as well as Morwell,” Mr Forder said.

“I love getting out there and supporting the cause and doing something I love in cycling.”

Prior to joining the Ride for Sight, cycling had

played a big role in his life using bikes as transportation as well as utilising its social aspects.

“I have been riding for a long time, originally I came from Stratford and when I was 14 I used to ride my bike from there to Maffra and back for work every day,” he said.

“I was also involved in the Maffra Cycling Club where we used to ride 50km each night for training, so I have always loved being on a bike.”

Moving to Melbourne for work, Mr Forder would stop cycling for a period before picking the hobby back up following his retirement at age 65.

He said it was his late brother-in-law who prompted him to join the Ride for Sight cause some 18 years ago.

“My brother-in-law was a member for over 40 years and he asked me to come and do it, so that is where it all started off,” he said.

“We would ride 300-400km each year over three and a half days and used to stay in football grounds,

town halls and schools with our sleeping bags and the Lions Club would provide all our meals.

“We used to have a bit of fun at night time with functions and fines and things like that so it was really enjoyable.”

Participating every year until 2014, illness would force Mr Forder to withdraw from the event as he battled melanoma.

He said it was difficult to stay involved with the cause and is thrilled to be well enough to return to the bike.

“I helped a little bit and where I could (during that time), but I was very ill and could not do too much,” he said “I have now managed to get over it which is fantastic and able to ride again.”

Signing up for this year’s event, Mr Forder recently finished riding the 400km utilising both his road bike and a wind trainer in his shed at home.

“What they asked me and a few of the other riders

to do was to ride 400km over four weeks so that is what I just finished doing,” he said.

“I have done a lot on the road and a lot on my wind trainer in the shed, it was certainly a bit different riding from home but I would do an hour and in that time I would do anywhere from 26-30km.

“It is an easier way to do the challenge and my wife is not too excited about me being out on the roads anymore.”

Mr Forder cannot stress enough how important the funds raised from the event are, and is excited to participate again in 2022.

“The money goes to investigating blindness and purchasing equipment to keep research going so it is a fantastic cause,” he said.

“I am certainly eyeing off participating next year, I will definitely be going again and ready to go.”

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Helping people get in right headspace

By ZAC STANDISH

LITTLE more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australian shores, its impact is still being seen in our local community with many people experiencing immense mental strain.

Suffering from things such as loneliness, isolation and anxiety, the past 12 months have brought about an increase in mental health issues with regional areas such as the Latrobe Valley among the worst affected.

Morwell headspace manager Michelle Francis detailed the exact effects the pandemic has had on people in the Valley.

“I think the main area that has been effected is to do with all the pathway stuff which has impacted by the lockdowns,” Ms Francis said.

“Whether it be through school or sport, these important connections have dropped off whilst we have been in these restrictions and the pathways which offer crucial support just have not been available.

“With young people as well they often work in hospitality or retail so their financial situation has been heavily impacted which in turn has had a negative impact on their mental health.”

Anxiety is a particular issue that has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, as she highlighted how the sense of unknown that came from the pandemic negatively impacted the community.

“There was a lot of anxiety that came through, as a sense of worry really grew throughout much of the community,” she said.

“Whether it was for example finishing school, planning for university, going travelling or getting a job a lot of those plans were put on hold, so the inability to know what was going to happen next certainly resulted in a lot of anxiety.”

Parents in particular faced this burden, as Kids Connect family mental health support officer Sharon Axtel said that many people struggled in facilitating the online learning equipment their children required.

“Parents were very concerned with the amount of time that children were out of the school system and whether they would in fact have to repeat the year,” Ms Axtel said.

“They were worried they could not provide everything needed for online learning and what impact it would have on the whole family so a lot of anxiety was formed out of that situation.”

Support is available: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic seeking assistance in dealing with mental health problems has become more accessible, pictured are Yumna Ahmed, Michelle Francis and Sharon Axten. photograph zac standish As a result of the mental health issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms Francis said there has been a rise in the people seeking help through services such as headspace.

“COVID has brought about a rise in the family mental health space, with parents seeking support,” she said.

“We have always had a lot of young people coming to us because headspace is such a well-known brand, where I think the big difference has come is people requesting help from our family services and older people reporting issues surrounding anxiety.

“It has not all been doom and gloom as well, we have seen an incredible amount of resilience by young people engaging in excellent self-care, they are being more engaged in having conversations

about their mental health so I feel we have had some positivity come out of it as well.”

Another positive to come out of this period is the changes headspace has administered in delivering its programs, as Ms Francis said the program is much more accessible to people in the Latrobe Valley community.

“Traditionally headspace centres were face to face only so people had to travel here to have an appointment,” she said.

“Being a rural area there is a lot distance between us and the next office so people would have to travel extremely long distances to come see us which is a really big barrier for people in these regional communities.

“So the pandemic has forced us to utilise phone

and video conferencing, which means people who previously could not travel to us for appointments can now access our services which is extremely positive.”

As the quest to raise awareness and encourage people with mental health problems to speak out continues, she had this message for those who may be suffering and unsure of the options at their disposal.

“Firstly I would say come into headspace Morwell or give us a call and have a chat with one of our clinicians,” she said.

“If you are not ready to take that step however, go online, there are loads of resources that can assist you and sometimes that is easier if you are not quite ready to pick up the phone.”

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a key role to play in providing paper for Australia’s growing fibre packaging market,” the spokesperson said.

“Victorian government support for plantation expansion underpins Opal’s commitment to securing the Maryvale site in the Latrobe Valley beyond 2050.”

A state government spokesperson said they are continuing to support ongoing operations at the mill and that the proposed transition will provide a boost to the Latrobe Valley.

“We are supporting jobs and ongoing operations at Opal’s Maryvale site. Both the Victorian government and Opal are supporting the mill’s continued operation until at least 2050 as part of a broader industry transition from native forest timber harvesting,” the spokesperson said.

“The Victorian Forestry Plan has a focus on innovation and looking to new supply, new markets, new products and new opportunities by taking a proactive approach to managing change. The work underway at Maryvale to make the site more

sustainable aligns with this work and serves as a boost to the region.”

Third generation mill worker Justin Flenley said the fear of job security at the mill has been of increasing concern over the last 10 years he’s worked there.

“Back then job security was never a concern, it wasn’t even in the back of my mind,” he said.

“Now my major concern is that I’ve got 30 odd years left in my working career, this was always a secure place to get a job and now it’s always in the back of my mind how long this is going to last.”

Mr Flenley said without a job at the mill many workers would be forced to leave the area and look for work interstate.

“There’s going to be 1000 people out of jobs, so you’ve got 1000 people from a major industry trying to fight over the minimal positions available in industries we don’t specialise in,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to my family about it and it’ll all come down to things like if we can’t get work locally, then we’ll have to move interstate.”

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WORKERS at the Latrobe Valley’s biggest private employer, the Opal Australian Paper Mill, have penned a letter to parent company Nippon Paper Group (NPI) expressing concerns over the viability of the state government’s forestry plan.

They believe the state government’s initial indication that timber plantations would be ready to fully supply the Maryvale mill by 2030 simply won’t happen in time.

Mill workers say their suspicions have been exacerbated following the 2019 bushfires which decimated timber supply in Victoria and southern New South Wales.

The letter, addressed to Nippon Paper president and chief executive officer Toru Nozawa, expressed concerns about the wood supply for the Maryvale mill and states that workers hadn’t seen any evidence to suggest the state government has any prospect of securing the volumes of wood required to undertake the proposed transition.

The letter asks for a commitment from the parent company to review plans and work with local management and state government to secure any changes that will ensure the ongoing short, medium and long-term viability and operation of the mill.

CFMEU Manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor said workers are being denied any transparency and the proposed transition won’t work.

“The workers and local government have all been requesting the Victorian state government to release the forest data they’ve based their decision on and so far they’ve denied that transparency,” he said.

“The workers here, their families and their communities that rely on these jobs have no idea whether this so called forest plan can actually work, everybody that we know that knows anything about resource and knows about the industry are telling us that it won’t work.

“We’re concerned about jobs, concerned about the impact on the community and we believe the Victorian government has to step up, release this data and let us see it.”

An Opal Group spokesperson said the company is working with the state government to secure the future of the mill beyond 2050.

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Why the hold-up on cash for cans?

AT last the state government through Lily D’Ambrosio has finally woken up regarding the deposit on plastic bottles and cans, and helping the environment.

I have through your paper and also on the talkback radio been pushing for this project for years, but why will it take until 2023 for this to happen?

Do something now for this project, not 2023.

Show that your government is fair dinkum and not just talk.

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

Online comments BOILER HOUSE 3 TO BE DEMOLISHED THIS WEEK Shayne Englemayer: They’re not mucking around are they??

Trent Williams: Making way for the nuclear power plant. Can’t wait.

The Royal Commission on veteran suicides

AS quite a few readers may be aware, the federal government has reluctantly agreed to hold a royal commission into veteran suicides. It was not their preference to do so, as they preferred a National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention model alone instead, even though this was not well supported by the veteran community.

However, since the government’s bills to get their National Commissioner (Bernadette Boss, who they announced as the interim commissioner in November last year) appointed a statutory office holder were being held up by the Senate, and the Senate passed a motion calling on the government to hold such a royal commission, the government has been forced into accepting the community’s wishes.

It is not surprising then that the approach the federal government has taken in setting up this royal commission, that it never wanted, is one that wholly demonstrates its resistance and reluctance.

The appointing of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as secretariat for the development and drafting of the terms of reference for the royal commission, and the amount of influence and control over the consultation process on the terms of reference they have been allowed, is one such artefact of that resistance and reluctance.

As the conduct and behaviour of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has long been cited as a major contributor to veteran suicides, the extent of influence and control given to the Department by the government in the preparatory framing of the royal commission raises some concern.

It can be seen as a conflicted interest, allowing a considerable level of influence that can direct the framing and shaping the terms of reference to deflect its scope away from the more insidious and cancerous elements of its history of conduct.

Similarly, as has been the past practice of Department of Veterans’ Affairs with consultations of this nature, the Department’s decision to preference ESOs favourable to the Department (and its current senior executive) in terms of who is allowed to participate in any round tables or consultation workshops on the terms of reference for the royal commission can be seen as a cynical attempt to make sure that the critics of the Department end up on the outside and in the cold in terms of these consultations.

This is reinforced by the fact that the Department’s webform for the public to provide input is currently broken, with attempted submissions receiving an error message telling them “Access Denied - You don’t have permission to access [this page] on this server.”

It is concerning that Departmental Secretary, Liz Cosson, wrote to ESOs recently stating that

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ESOs and veterans are not an extension of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs already quite large media operations arm, nor should not be expected to shill spin for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veteran suicides are a very serious matter, and of concern to the community, so the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and its Minister should refrain from playing in the cesspool of the dark arts of politics, even with their obvious distaste for the royal commission.

After all, having been forced into having a royal commission, it would be a shame if the government wasted this limited opportunity to bring some justice to those who lost their lives to government indifference and occasional malice, just because they put politics above the lives of veterans.

Kieran Knowles, Churchill

Da Vinci Machines exhibition a big winner

I WANT to offer some sincere, positive feedback about the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition that we in Latrobe City were so very privileged to be able see and experience.

This exhibition was probably the best and most important exhibition in recent times that I have had the pleasure to enjoy and benefit from.

So much so I visited our much valued Art Gallery about six times. I also encouraged all my students and their families to attend and I am happy report to you that most of them went along to see it and some went more than once as well.

The feedback my students and their parents gave me has also been very positive and encouraging.

Most of my own family, children and grandchildren, went along as well and all loved it as much as my wife and I did.

My grandchildren not only enjoyed it but have since asked me numerous questions about Leonardo Da Vinci which has thrilled me no end that our children have taken such an interest in the Arts and this incredible man, Leonardo Da Vinci and his

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Now if that is not a fine example of how important exhibitions like the Da Vinci exhibition are and benefits our children and our community then I ask you “What is ?”

It has been a point of discussion to this very day.

The positive effects of this exhibition will be felt for months to come I am sure.

I had four friends from Bunyip and Officer attend the exhibition and all four friends not only loved it, and were educated by it, but they also spent money in Morwell by having lunch and coffee at the Swish Cafe, and, as well saying how good the Swish Cafe service and the quality of food and coffee was they then told me they took a little tour of Morwell and all commented on how lovely our Rose Garden is and how their visit to both the Art Gallery and their short tour of Morwell gave them a more positive perspective of Morwell and the Latrobe Valley.

Now that has to be a win, win for all of us right?

The above demonstrates how important it is for our region to continue to have events like this.

This sort of exhibition brings people together, not only our own people but it brings people here, in Morwell, from out of town, like the ones I mentioned, and I know of many others too who visited from outside our city.

This helps our businesses, helps our region’s good name, and helps to develop sophisticated minds in a way that only the arts can do.

This exhibition for me has been a success for all the above reasons, and more, so I congratulate all concerned for all the hard work that has gone into providing our Region with a most valuable experience and one which is a big win for our Art Gallery, and our city, our people etc … this is a very big win for us all.

Tony Calabro, Morwell

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JonMaxine Knight: We’ll take your white elephant money no worries. Cash is cash.

Just wish we could spend it on something the world wants, like green hydrogen.

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Martin Taylor: I wonder how he got through Traralgon without causing major dramas.

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‘proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificates’ are administered through existing government apps but may spread to a range of private apps, for example the Qantas CommonPass app for COVID tests that wants to include vaccination information.

Aussies who don’t have a digital vaccination certificate App on their phone or a paper vaccine certificate on hand may in the very near future be ineligible for a range of government services and benefits keeping in mind that it was Mr Morrison who bragged recently that “When I was social services minister I started the ‘no jab, no play’ rule into the childcare facilities” and the withholding of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) supplement, Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR).

Unvaccinated Aussies may also be unable to travel interstate or overseas, be prevented from entering shopping centres and government buildings and may even be locked out from their place of employment.

We are seeing the erosion of Federalism as states health fascists and Premiers lock down cities and borders with police-state enforcement, acting as sovereign nations.

The Morrison Government should move immediately to stop states and territories from introducing their own corporate and state COVID-19 passports.

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THE Boolarra community was given a special treat last Thursday night as legendary AFL coach and player Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson visited the football-netball club for a sportsman’s night.

Thompson entertained the locals for more than two hours as he retold thrilling stories from his football career, opened up about his personal battles and answered every question from the boisterous crowd.

Speaking with The Express, Thompson said it was a thrill to be out speaking and visiting country clubs again.

“I really enjoy getting out of the routine of just working every day and coming out and seeing the country and watching the grassroots of the game,” Thompson said.

“I still have a huge passion for the game and it is just good to see country boys turning up after work and just having a train, yelling at each other, it is really pure.

“This is the first talk I have done in probably three years, I used to do a lot of them when I finished in the AFL traveling all over Australia I loved it, I have seen so much of the country because of them and met some fantastic people.”

With mental health becoming such a prominent issue in regional communities, the basis of his presentation centred on raising awareness for this problem and how it can be addressed.

He hopes telling his story will encourage locals to speak up and seek help regarding their own mental health issues.

“Too many people lose their lives because of it, too many people lose hope and they do not feel confident therefore seeing them not do their job as well and not communicate with their family as well, they struggle with a lot of things when they get ill in the mind,” he said.

“It is just a really important issue, we all have to accept it. We should not look at it as a terrible illness rather something that can be recovered from, and so I hope my story can inspire people to speak up.

“My talk is a little different now than it was before, being less about football and more about just being a good person and having a bit of a purpose, I realised the people that have reached out to me are those who have gone through this problem themselves so I feel it is my duty to come and assist.”

Along with these important messages, football also featured in his presentation as Thompson said he has rekindled his love and passion for the game.

“I watch the game more now, there was a period there where I did not watch it all, but now I am back and actually helping a young kid how to kick so that has been really exciting,” he said.

“I have started to watch the Bombers and I am

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He also gave his opinion on the impact of the new rules.

“I really like it and how the game has opened up,” he said.

“A friend of mine is running it in Steve Hocking and I knew that he was strong and is a risk taker and sees it differently so he has backed himself in here.

“I was hearing all these criticisms about this stupid rule earlier in the year but now it has worked and he is of course getting all the kudos, I just hope the coaches do not work out how to defensively control it again but at the moment the game is looking great.”

Looking back over his career as a coach, Thompson highlighted two players that stood out in that dynastic Geelong team of the mid to late 2000s.

“I had many, many good players but I think

Matthew Scarlett is probably the best fullback that has ever played, he just revolutionised the game as he would go and get 20-30 possessions playing on the opposition’s best player, and he was a great leader in controlling what we did on the field,” he said.

“Then there was Gary Ablett Jnr who is probably the best player I have ever seen, everyone loves big marks, spectacular goals and things like that, but little Junior to win so much of the ball and to impact the game the way he did was just remarkable.”

Along with his work in raising awareness for mental health, Thompson has discovered a new passion in life that takes up the majority of his time.

“When I stopped work I started watching a lot of YouTube just to educate myself in what is going in the world, I came across these timber tables and just loved them and thought I would love to do that one day,” he said “So I just decided to do it and I am absolutely loving it, it gives me a good reason to get out of bed and out of the house and people are buying them so it gives you good reward as well.”

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Kindergarten enrolments set to open

PARENTS are invited to enrol their children in kindergartens from May 1.

Children are eligible for kindergarten if they will be three or four-years-old by 30 April 2022.

Funding is provided by the state government to assist families with the cost of the kindergarten year.

In 2022, for the first time in Latrobe City, the State Government will be extending its subsidy to three-year-old kindergarten.

“Council is pleased to advise that a threeyear-old kindergarten service will be offered at all Council preschools in 2022,” Mayor Sharon Gibson said.

The service will be available for all children who turn three by April 30, 2022.

This will be free of charge for those children eligible for the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy.

Those children who are not eligible will have a fee per term, which is to be set.

“Research shows that play-based learning is a powerful way to support children’s development. These benefits last into the school years and beyond. The evidence also shows that two years of early learning are better than one,” Cr Gibson said.

“At kindergarten, children learn vital skills for life, including creative thinking, social and emotional skills, and early literacy and language skills.”

A quality kindergarten program will have greater impact for children who start at age three rather than four.

The benefits are even more significant for children who are in vulnerable circumstances.

Three-year-old kinder will be offered five hours per week. Four-year-old kinder will be offered 15 hours per week.

Preferences will be offered for all 24 Latrobe City Preschools for both programs.

On-time enrolments close on June 30.

Applications submitted after June 30 will be placed in order of receipt.

All preschools will host an open day on Tuesday, May 11.

Bookings are essential.

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/kinder to make a booking or take a virtual tour and to enrol.

Solar panels powering Centre CHILDREN who visited the new $57 million Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) during the school holidays have given it the thumbs up, impressed with the facility’s five swimming pools, two giant water slides and water play zone.

Equally impressive are the centre’s sustainability features, including 220 rooftop solar panels partly funded by a $50,000 EnergyAustralia grant.

“Yallourn Power Station was happy to support such a worthwhile community facility by donating $50,000 towards GRAC’s solar panels,” EnergyAustralia’s Head of Yallourn Julian Turecek said.

“They might not wow the kids like the AquaPlay area, but they work quietly in the background to maximise savings and minimise carbon emissions.”

The solar infrastructure is expected to save Latrobe City Council and ratepayers about $20,000 a year on the centre’s energy bill.

It will also reduce the centre’s CO2 emissions by 132,600 kg per year - the equivalent of CO2 emissions from 24 homes’ electricity use for one year.

“Yallourn strives to be a good neighbour, as well as providing customers with reliable, affordable electricity. We’re working towards cleaner forms of energy and investing in renewable energy. Our support of the aquatic centre’s solar panels is a great example of this commitment,” Mr Turecek said.

Adding to GRAC’s sustainability credentials is a deep bore geothermal heating system - the first public aquatic facility in Victoria with this infrastructure.

The new system taps into the aquifer below ground in Traralgon at a depth of more than 600

Bird’s eye: An overhead view of the solar panels on top of the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre in Traralgon. photograph supplied metres where the ground water is about 65 degrees Celsius.

The heat energy from the water is taken off via a heat exchanger and used to heat the centre’s pools and air.

“The solar panels and geothermal heating system combine to significantly reduce the aquatic centre’s carbon footprint as well as its energy costs. And what’s great is that these benefits aren’t a one off - they’re ongoing,” Mr Turecek said.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson spoke about the value of EnergyAustralia’s support.

“EnergyAustralia’s backing of GRAC is another great example of big business making a significant difference in our community,” Cr Gibson said.

“We’re grateful for the support as we strive to deliver health and wellbeing opportunities for local residents and attract new people to our region now and into the future.”

Churchill North students enjoying Term 2 CHURCHILL North Primary School is back for Term 2 The holidays are over and students are already working beautifully in their classrooms.

The grade 2/3M students have been practicing their Maths strategies and focusing on doubling while the grade 5/6SW students have been researching about Anzac Day. The grade 5/6R students enjoyed a sport lesson with Miss Wood where they played a game of Frisbee Golf and perfecting their throwing technique.

Zoey loved knowing the names of the strategies in addition, while Chloe loved the strategy of using our place value knowledge to add the ones together.

Sydney festival flavour in Moe LIVESTREAMING at the Moe Library from tomorrow through to Sunday features this year’s Sydney Writers Festival program that includes literary heavyweights, entertainment icons and media luminaries.

Judy Blume headlines, but the big names keep coming with appearances from Helen Garner, Richard Flanagan, Barrie Cassidy, George Miller and Magda Szubanski.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said that hosting a high-profile cultural event like the Sydney Writers Festival in Latrobe City would bring literature, current affairs and intelligent, lively debate direct to our library screens.

“The Moe Library has hosted the Live&Local broadcast for a number of years. One of the great aspects of the livestream is the opportunity for local audiences to submit questions to panellists

and presenters. It’s the next best thing to being in the audience,” she said.

“There are some giants in the literary field with beloved Australian writers Helen Garner and Richard Flanagan, and of course, the iconic Judy Blume.

“But there will also be laughs with comedian Judith Lucy and movie discussions with David and Margaret.

There’s something for everyone - whether you are looking for nostalgia, political discussion or humour.”

The full program is available at www.latrobe. vic.gov.au/library and bookings are essential.

Library members receive discounted ticket prices.

Session, day and festival passes are available to book at Eventbrite.

Fun times: Churchill North Primary School students have been busy with excursions to Gumbuya World (top), a Frisbee Golf day (left) and Anzac Day research (right) on the agenda during recent weeks.

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Shave to save: Organisers and participants of this year’s Shave For A Cure at the Grand Junction Hotel in Traralgon. Pictured left to right: Annette Vogt, Martin Taylor, Axella Johannesson, Ian Virtue, Annie Smith, Kazz Whimpey and Kat Osborne. photograph tom gannon

Fabulous five to lose locks for great cause

By TOM GANNON

FIVE brave faces will be in desperate need of a beanie this winter as they prepare to shave their heads in the name of charity.

Axella Johannesson, Ian Virtue, Kath Osborne, Kazz Whimpey and Martin Taylor will all take part in Shave For A Cure at Traralgon’s Grand Junction Hotel on Sunday, May 2 at 2.30pm to raise funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Each has their own personal reason for participating in the shave, having experienced cancer themselves or through family and friends, something which hostess Annie Smith said should implore people to show their support.

“If you can get behind us it would be great, it’s a fantastic cause and you never know what might happen to a loved one in the future, you might be touched later on by something like this,” she said.

The brains behind the event, Ian Virtue, is cutting his locks off for charity a second time after shaving his head a few years ago in memory of his dad who passed away from the disease.

“The last time I did Shave For A Cure, he passed away just before I had actually done the shave and his biggest joke was ‘when are you going to shave that mop off’,” he said.

Mr Virtue said the inspiration behind the idea came from his own laziness during last year’s COVID lockdowns.

“I got lazy and didn’t cut my hair so I thought I’d make something positive out of it,” he said.

“I approached Annette, who’s one of the owners of the (Grand) Junction and she was more than willing to jump on board, so after COVID we just held on to the goal which was to try and bring people together for a great cause and to make a fun day of it.”

Those who are shaving their heads have mixed opinions about going bald, yet the reasons for going through with it are the same.

“I’m not really crazy about looking like a cue ball but it’s going to help people with leukaemia so I’m happy about that,” Axella Johannesson, who is shaving her head for the first time, said.

Two-time cancer survivor Kath Osborne said her experiences with the disease have at least added to her confidence with going bald.

“I know I look pretty good without hair from when it all fell out during my treatment so it doesn’t faze me,” she said.

Having battled cancer twice, Ms Osborne has experience the benefits of people donating to cancer charities such as the world’s greatest shave.

“The help it gives you with the cost of the treatment is phenomenal and all the support that you can get through it which I’ve had in the past means I’m happy to give back,” she said.

Several raffles will be held, while the Grand Junction is donating $5 from every meal sold for lunch on the day to the Leukaemia Foundation.

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Lest we forget: Year 5/6 students Noah and Tom from Prep holding the poster with Ayra from Year 1 placing her class wreath at the school’s prayer space in honour of the Anzacs. photograph supplied

Lumen Christi stages special Anzac service THE entire school community of Lumen Christi Catholic Primary in Churchill, gathered to honour all Australians who have served in times of war or service for our country.

The annual Anzac Service usually occurs outside in the school’s Anzac rose garden, but was moved indoors due to the rain last Friday.

This didn’t deter from the ambiance and reverent atmosphere at the service.

As the whole school gathered, they paid tribute and remembered the Anzacs, they listened to prayers and poems and reflected on the great attributes of all past soldiers, service men and women; and those who currently serve our country.

The Year 5/6 students and school leaders lead the service, with then every class placing their own class wreath as a symbol of respect for our diggers past and present.

“I loved making my wreath and placing it at our prayer table to remember our soldiers,” Year 1 student Ayra said.

On the water: Paddling away was St Paul’s Year 8 student Max during the recent outdoor education camp.

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Students enjoy great outdoors

ST Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Year 8 students recently worked on their leadership and resilience development during their outdoor education camp on the Banksia Peninsula.

Situated on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, the students developed new skills through hiking, stand up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, mountain bike riding and sailing.

They also experienced the great outdoors by camping out one night in the Lakes National Park.

The Year 8 camp at St Paul’s builds on the skills introduced in Year 7 and leads towards a more challenging camp in Year 9.

Adventure: St Paul’s Year 8 student Lily enjoyed the sunshine.

At the wheel: St Paul’s Year 8 student Abby was challenged to sail.

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Hollie is a brilliant young achiever

By ZAC STANDISH

CHURCHILL local Hollie Johnson received one of the state’s highest honours earlier this month when she won the Yarn Strong Sista Indigenous Achievement Award at the 2021 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards in Melbourne.

A proud Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo woman, Ms Johnson, 27, works in assisting indigenous children through the AIME mentoring campaign along with running her own photography business which shares the rich culture of Australia’s First Nations People.

She said it was an honour to be recognised with this prestigious award.

“I am pretty fortunate just to have been nominated really,” Ms Johnson said.

“It was pretty amazing attending the event and seeing all the work a lot of young people are doing, it is pretty inspiring and motivates to continue doing or start doing d i what h you want to do.”

Travelling down n from the Valley to Melbourne for thee awards night, Ms Johnson detailled what was a nerve-racking exp perience getting to the gala event on o time.

“It was stressfull trying to get there because I wa as running a little bit late,” she said.

“I ended up park king in Federation Squaree and had to get changed d in the parking lot before quickly walking up to the event.

“When I walked into the ballroom I initially thought tthis is not too big, but then I turned to th he right and saw the complete scale of the t event, I was pretty y anxious not knowiing too many people too begin, but it was a pretty flash night..”

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was announced as her name n the winner. w “Going in I was not sure I would actually wiin it, the other two semifinalists arre doing great things, one n a journey and another girl was on ad a life experience and one has ha

she is still very young, To be announced as the winner was very humbling and something I am extremely proud of,” she said.

An active member of the Latrobe Valley community, Ms Johnson is involved with the AIME Mentoring Program as Gippsland Program Manager, which aims to assist

indigenous children in the local area. She said following COVID-19 they are finally able to start getting back out to schools and interacting with children face to face.

“We are signing schools on at the moment to work with the kids, and everybody is super excited to have us back after everything that happened last year,” she said.

“It did go online last year but none of the kids succeeded in that format so it is really exciting to be able to deliver the program face to face again.

“Through the program we are trying to preach lessons such as having no shame, because we have found that a lot of indigenous people tend to have that aspect of shame so trying to rid our people of that is important.

“Our aim is to build these children up and give them the ability to do the things they want to do, because they definitely can do it.”

Along with her work with AIME, Ms Johnson has been involved in starting up two companies which centre on her loves of photography and showcasing indigenous culture.

“One focuses mainly on photography which due to COVID I have had a bit of time off from, but I am keen to get back into it,” she said.

“Working with my cousin and her partner we have an apparel business where we are about to launch on socials our new NAIDOC collection which is really exciting we have to celebrate the little wins.

“Both companies have indigenous aspects and I tend to take the photos for them so that is where it overlaps, it is a lot of work but I love being involved.”

Following her achievement, she hopes to continue to have an impact on the local community.

“My main hope really is just to keep encouraging others, the other semi-finalists were all regional so just to know you can make a difference no matter where you are from is inspiring,” she said.

“For me I just want to keep involving, incorporating and collaborating with First Nations people and supporting them whether it is high school students, artists in Melbourne or even local artists it is all about supporting each other.

“As they say from little things, big things grow.”

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WHEN out round the town driving or walking, we all hate seeing rubbish lying around, usually food wrappers and drink containers, probably flung from a car window, or just dropped immediately after use.

It drives us mad and we mutter a few choice words for the culprits but then what do we do? What do you do?

I am daily challenged by this on my dog walk around the footy oval near my home.

It’s not as if I have to wade through a waist high sea of junk, but the oval is well used and adjoins a school, so there are always a few things to be picked up.

Typically, I’ll walk past a few lolly wrappers, with small pangs of guilt, but then there is half empty, alcoholic drink bottle, lying five feet from a bin.

I pick it up, empty it, and it hits the bottom of the bin with a soft “boom”. And so it continues - by the end of my walk I pick up about five large things, and walk past at least 30 smaller ones.

I justify this by thinking “well, at least I did something, surely others will pick up the rest ... my back was sore ... I was tired ... if I picked everything up I’d never get home”.

But inside I know that my effort was half-arsed, that I could have done better.

Luke van der Meulen avoids these uncomfortable misgivings, and has an active plan.

When he’s playing golf on his beloved Moe course, or just out somewhere for a walk, he carries a large garbage bag with him, and picks up everything.

It’s not complicated for him, he just wants to help keep things tidy, and he definitely doesn’t want acknowledgement, or worse, to be thought of as a “goody two shoes”.

He seems to have brought this approach to practically everything he’s done since arriving on our shores from Holland in 1956.

Luke was just five, the third in a family of six, which become seven soon after their arrival.

After a few months at Bonegilla Migrant Camp near Wodonga, his Dad found work in the Valley with the SEC and the family moved to Morwell.

Luke went to St. Vincent’s Primary School, and then to Morwell Technical School, but he didn’t excel, often stymied by a difficulty with reading and writing English.

This frustrated Luke, but he was a highly motivated, enterprising young person who was prepared to work and he yearned to find something he could do that didn’t need literary skills.

At age 11 he started doing weekend and after school work with a mate at Lyndale Poultry Farm Maryvale bagging chook manure at six pence a bag.

On his very first day he filled 40 bags and earned one pound which was a fortune in 1962.

This was an exceptional effort for an 11-year-old, and it occurs to me that little anecdotes like this are often found in the biographies of famous people who have gone on to create large, successful businesses, heaping up huge piles of money, like Scrooge McDuck.

I am sure this pathway would have been clearly visible to young Luke, but stacking up money did not interest him.

The chook poo experience had shown him that making money was not too difficult, and gave him confidence that he would always be able to earn enough to get by.

Far more important was the insight he had gained into the dignity and personal fulfilment of work; to be paid a fair day’s pay for an honest day’s work.

Luke admired the “fairness” of it, and thought it should be available to everyone.

Such an admirable quality, in such a young person. But where had it come from?

Luke tells me his maternal

grandfather was an active unionist who helped hide Jews from the Germans in World War II. His paternal grandfather was a butcher who was gaoled by the Germans for a number of years when he was caught giving out more meat than the mandatory ration quota during WW2.

He says there is a very strong thread of moral and community ethics running through both sides of his family, which he hopes to have inherited.

There is so much more of Luke’s story to tell, for he has been extremely busy, but the nature of the man and his principles are clear to see in all of it.

While continuing with the chook job part time (until 21) he left school at 16 and started an apprenticeship in boilermaking with SEC at Yallourn Annexe.

Apprentices were commonly moved around the Valley workshops, and at the Morwell workshop, young Luke met prominent union organiser Sammy Armstrong.

In those days Sammy’s name struck terror into the hearts of employers, but Luke found there was a gentle side to the old union man. Sammy noticed that during breaks Luke didn’t look through the paper like the other young apprentices, and realised that he couldn’t read.

He took Luke aside and painstakingly taught him, often getting him to read whole newspaper articles out loud.

This endeared Sammy to Luke, who found he often agreed with the older man’s views on fairness in the workplace, though not always with his hard line positions.

Luke was a strong minded person, but also a good listener.

He was also a restless young man who was not afraid to try new things, and this would become a common thread in his life.

Upon completion of his apprenticeship he left the SEC, finding work as a pulp cutter, a door to door salesman, and a boilermaker in Mackay, Queensland where he lived for a short time.

Coming back to the Valley, he worked at Jeeralang and Morwell Power Stations, then in the Yallourn Mine.

In 1977, SEC maintenance workers began a protracted strike against the use of private contractors, and for the first time Luke became actively involved, collecting money from workers, manning picket lines and attending rallies.

Then in 1978 fate intervened, when Luke met his lifelong partner Jenny.

They shared the same world view on the importance of fairness, and also of daring to try new things.

As a result, Luke again left the SEC in 1981 and the young couple moved to Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, where Luke got a job as assistant unit controller at a small power station, and came face to face with naked, shameless injustice.

The management team were all whites from around the planet, with dark-skinned locals doing all the menial tasks round the station.

Straight away, Luke started teaching them how to do the job he was doing, thinking how good it would be if the indigenous people could eventually run the station in their own country.

Luke was quickly hauled aside

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Committed to the cause: Luke van der Meulen. by his fellow white managers and told; “Don’t teach them, or we’ll all lose our jobs!”

Luke was shocked by their brazenness, but continued teaching the locals how to manage the station at every opportunity.

Jenny fully supported Luke in his stance, which no doubt led to unresolved tension between him and the other managers.

In 1982, their first child arrived, and at the conclusion of his contract, in 1983, the young family decided to move back to the Valley.

In Bougainville, Luke got a good long look at the darkness that could exist in the human heart, and it prepared him for what was to greet him back home.

Despite numerous attempts he could not find employment in the power industry or elsewhere in his field, and eventually realised he had been blacklisted, almost certainly due to his activities as a union organiser before Bougainville.

There was no time to rail against the system, he needed work to feed his family, and again his natural resourcefulness came to his aid.

He quickly found work delivering groceries to customer’s homes for Woolworths, and cutting and selling firewood to householders.

Eventually he became a concreter, starting his own business called Mastercrete.

Luke had bought a small acreage just south of Moe, and with the help of Jenny’s father, built a house on it for his family.

They all lived in a caravan on site until the house was finished and during this time their second child arrived. It was 1984.

Evidently SEC management attitudes towards Luke softened, and 1986 he was taken back into the fold as a Grade 1 operator at Hazelwood, the lowest rank in operations. Around this time Luke and Jenny’s third and last child was born.

Luke advanced quickly in the job and by 1989 he was a Unit Controller at Loy Yang.

He also joined the FEDFA, and held an executive position in the union.

But storm clouds were gathering and the Valley was on the edge of a huge upheaval.

It started with persistent criticisms of monumental inefficiencies within the SEC, and quickly gained momentum, leading to a management proposal to cut staff by 20 per cent, through offering take it or leave it Volunteer Departure Packages to some workers, and eventually, to privatise the whole organisation.

This had a bombshell effect, as it had implications for most Valley people. There was widespread job insecurity felt by everyone and it resulted in the biggest workers/ community rally in the Valley’s history, the “Rally in the Valley” in 1990, attended by 4000 people.

Demonstrating they were serious, in 1991 the SEC sold its transport section to Brooklyn Storage and Linfox.

Then it all went crazy when Jeff Kennett was elected premier in 1992, and with nostrils flaring, bellowed that he would sell the lot, and fast!

Job losses started almost immediately, eventually running into many thousands.

At the same time the ACTU decided that as there were so many unions in the Valley, they should be ranked in order of importance, and put out their own list of what this ranking would be.

This set in train a serious jostling for power as all the unions fought to retain or improve their position. Some unions merged with others, and some were lost forever.

Luke was attached to the FEDFA but did not seek a key role.

But the members weren’t happy with their leadership and on October 18, 1989, somewhat reluctantly, Luke accepted the position of sub-branch secretary.

It was his first leadership role, and of course, it was honorary.

The union rationalisation process continued, and at the end of all their striving, it emerged that in sheer membership numbers, the CFMEU was easily the biggest, and therefore the most important.

This did not please the ACTU or SEC, who immediately sought to have the CFMEU deregistered.

All this turmoil seems to have been part of two great ideological imperatives which had taken hold in Australia at the time; 1) Unions had become too powerful and should be demonised, attacked and beaten to a pulp, and 2) Privatisation was the Holy Grail that would solve all our economic problems, and should be pursued vigorously.

Luke was actively against both of these policies, mainly because, in each of them, the implications for ordinary workers had been ignored.

He continued to work hard with the FEDFA where he helped form the Latrobe Valley Workers Forum, which tried to stop the loss of jobs of maintenance workers.

He initiated the Jobs Action Campaign Committee, placing a voluntary levy of $10 on all CFMEU members.

He formed a branch of Public First in the Valley to fight privatisation.

Luke stood for the Greens Party in the federal seat of McMillan against Barry Cunningham.

But the twin monsters of union bashing and privatisation continued unabated and these were dark days for lovers of social justice, and for those who did “hunger and thirst after righteousness”.

The Valley seemed lost in a baleful whirlpool of irreconcilable disputes, unstoppable job losses and broken dreams.

Luke became ever more deeply involved, with many meetings taking place in his home.

In 2000, he was identified as a key protagonist and sued jointly by all the power companies and the SEC to the tune of $44 million, with a number of injunctions issued to prevent him from talking publicly.

Everywhere he went he was followed, videoed and recorded.

All this legal action was dropped in 2002, but his place as a committed unionist was set in concrete, and he reluctantly became a full-time union official as the inaugural president of the CFMEU’s Mining and Energy Division. This involved a large drop in pay.

A community campaign to raise funds and awareness was started and run from Luke’s own home with family and friends. Wives formed an action group and met with politicians, community leaders and media.

Public events were held in Kernot Hall, Moe Botanic Gardens and Moe Outdoor Pool to support workers and their families and to tell the wider community what was really going on.

Under Luke’s leadership, the CFMEU became a respected local voice on community matters and the plight of workers.

It attracted new members, like the Newport Power Station, Anglesea Power Station, and Stawell Gold Mine, all of which joined the union.

It started making contributions to local causes, like scholarships for final year students at Baringa Special School in Moe, and a $250,000 donation for assistance after the Delburn and Black Saturday fires.

The union continued to make its voice heard in mining matters.

When the Latrobe River flooded the Yallourn mine in 2007, when the Princes Highway was closed due to subsidence in 2009, when the Hazelwood mine fire burnt on and on in 2014, the union said publicly these were all management failures.

Luke retired in 2016, but he has not faded into the sunset, and is currently chairman of local community radio station Gippsland FM. Having arrived by boat as a five year old, with no English, he rose to became a unit controller at both Hazelwood and Loy Yang power stations, before committing full time to his life’s work; protecting the welfare of workers and their families.

In saying this, he is no table thumping hater of capitalism.

He has had his own private business and he knows that if you don’t make a profit, nothing works. He just wants to see the contributions of workers valued and appropriately rewarded.

His care for them is wholehearted, and of a pastoral nature.

It is worth noting that this level of care was applied to his own family. Through all the turmoil of his public life, he never missed a school concert or presentation, went on school camps, took regular family holidays, and was hardly ever late home for tea.

He has taken on board the proud Australian ethos of “a fair go”, and actually lived it out.

In doing so he has improved the lives of many.

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Traralgon teacher’s accolade

Passion for teaching: Traralgon College English teacher Alanah Andrews was the recent recipient of a coveted scholarship.

TRARALGON College teacher Alanah Andrews is the recipient of this year’s Public Education Foundation’s Teachers Mutual Bank Victorian Mid-Career Scholarship.

The scholarship supports public school teachers in Victoria who have been teaching for between five and 15 years, with Teachers Mutual Bank providing $10,000 for professional development activities of the scholar’s choice.

Ms Andrews is in her seventh year of teaching and is currently a VCE English teacher and also a literacy improvement teacher through the Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support (MYLNS) program.

This year Ms Andrews took on the role as head of the Traralgon College English department.

On receiving the award, Ms Andrews said she would now be able to return to study.

“I am incredibly grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Teachers Mutual Bank Victorian Mid-Career Scholarship,” she said.

“I have reached the stage in my career where I wish to undergo further post-graduate training to enhance my teaching practice, however without this scholarship I would not be in the financial position to pursue this on my own.

“The Teachers Mutual Bank Victorian MidCareer Scholarship will allow me to undertake advanced coursework in an area I am extremely passionate about: literacy education. Our students all need to be leaving school with excellent reading and writing skills so that they are well-equipped to pursue their future pathway.”

Teachers Mutual Bank chief marketing officer Nichole Banks paid tribute to Ms Andrews for her commitment to teaching.

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“Alanah Andrews is an exemplary Victorian teacher who has demonstrated a deep moral purpose to help students learn in her work as an English teacher,” she said.

“Alanah is passionate about making sure every student succeeds, and is excited to extend her teaching skills through continued professional development. Mid-career teachers are vital to the education industry, and we are delighted to support Alanah in reaching new professional heights.

“Nowhere in Australia did teachers face tougher challenges during 2020 than in Victoria. With her commitment to literacy improvement and her care for her students’ future pathways, Alanah has demonstrated that she is amongst the very best of this professional cohort.”

GIPPSLAND Primary Health Network is continuing to work with Monash University to learn more about dementia in Gippsland.

Phase 2 of the project includes a survey that uses the information from interviews conducted during the first phase of the project in 2020.

Gippsland PHN chief executive officer Amanda Proposch said the findings from last year’s interviews highlighted that people with dementia in Gippsland often did not have their needs met.

“That’s why studies like this one are so important,” Ms Proposch said.

“The role of Gippsland PHN is to work to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Gippsland and we use data and information, like from this dementia project, to learn what is most needed to do that.”

In Gippsland, dementia is the second most common cause of death for women and the sixth most common cause of death for males.

It is estimated that around 6000 people are currently living with dementia and that is expected to rise to around 22,000 people by 2050.

“Throughout this dementia project, Gippsland PHN is working with Monash University to improve our understanding of what it is like to live with dementia in Gippsland,” Ms Proposch said.

“The information gathered will be used by Gippsland PHN to help us make better decisions about how the health needs of people in Gippsland can be addressed by working with our partners to improve access to needed services and supports.”

To access the survey and to read the summary findings from Phase 1 of the dementia project, go to the Gippsland PHN website at www.gphn.org.au/tell-gippsland-phn/.

For more information or to be sent a copy of the survey, phone 5175 5444.

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GIPPY Girls are a team of Over-65s local ladies that have entered into the Netball section of the Australian Masters Games to be held in Perth,WA in October 2021.

The team will be holding a Mother’s Day Market Stall ( cash only) at the Moe and District Netball Complex, Monash Rd and Torres Street, Newborough on Saturday, May 1.

The team are raising funds through sponsorship and our Market Stall to help us get over to Perth so all assistance would be gratefully accepted.

Gippy Girls also conduct a Walking Netball Competition on Wednesday mornings from 9.30am to socialise and to enjoy netball fun that is low impact and suitable for all ages and abilities.

They are looking for more players to join in this weekly activity.

Come along and check out the fun.

Contact Barb 0409 138 508 or Helene 0408 515 708 for enquiries.

Gippy Girls would like to thank Danbo’s Coffee Newborough, Tyrrell Partners, Moe and Direct Hire for their support so far.

Art Exhibition in Hazelwood North

THERE will be an Art Exhibition to display and promote works by the Hazelwood Perspective Art Group.

It is to be held at the Hazelwood North Community Hall, Church Road, Hazelwood North (opposite Primary School) on Saturday, May 29 from 11am-3pm and Sunday, May 30 from 11am-3pm.

Free Entry and Disability Access.

Churchill May Day Market

THE Churchill May Day Market is on Saturday, May 1 from 9am to 1pm.

Craft Stalls upstairs in Churchill Town Hall Free sausage sizzles at Hazelwood Village and West Place Shopping Centres.

Free face-painting and music at the shops.

Have your number plates secured with anti-theft screws by Neighbourhood watch (for a small donation).

Shopping voucher giveaways to randomly selected retail customers.

Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

ROTARY Club of Traralgon Central acknowledges the following schools for the Give a Damn. Give a Can initiative.

Liddiard Road Primary School, Kosciuszko Street Primary School, Stockdale Road Primary School, Grey Street Primary School,Traralgon South Primary School, Glengarry Primary School,Yallourn North Primary School, St Gabriel’s Primary School, Lavalla Catholic College, Chairo Christian School, St Michael’s Primary School and St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School.

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earlier or work after 11am. This trial of 10am start gives the men a “men only time.”

Meeting days: The meetings (first Tuesday each month) will start at 2pm allowing Peter Carr to attend.

Peter is a valued member, as are all members, but Peter has the most information about Men’s Sheds and VMSA and very helpful to the group.

During this meeting nominations will be taken for positions vacant at the moment.

They are possibly president/chairperson, (co-ordinator) Lorna can probably nominate for this.

Other positions are vice-president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, shed co-ordinator, occupational health and safety, media person.

New members and visitors welcome.

Glengarry Landcare’s May maintenance morning

ON Sunday, May 2, Glengarry Landcare is heading out to a previous tree planting site to conduct some important maintenance.

This will give the trees the best chance of thriving.

The group will take on jobs such as whipper snipping, mowing, removing old tree guards and weeding.

Volunteers will determine how many trees need to be replaced and will replant in these spots later in the year.

Join the group 10am-noon at the site. Bring your own picnic lunch and gardening gloves.

The group welcomes new people.

Phone Anne Simmons on 0417 837 439 or find Glengarry Landcare on Facebook for more information.

Moe Meditation Group

THE group, established in 2012, will recommence weekly group meditations at Old Gippstown in the Narracan Mechanics Institute Hall.

Sessions will run from 9.30am till 10.30am commencing Wednesday, April 28.

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.

The group does 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 the hall hire.

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.

Free fruit on offer for Valley schools

TO celebrate Woolworths’ milestone of 100 million pieces of free fruit being given to kids in store, primary schools and early learning centres across Latrobe Valley can now apply for the chance to receive free fruit for each of their students for a day.

Helping to build fresh fruit habits from an early age, the community program was the first national initiative of its kind when it began in 2015, offering apples, bananas, and when in season pears and mandarins.

Woolworths estimates more than 14,000 tonnes of free fruit have been eaten by kids since the program launched - the equivalent to filling more than six Olympic sized swimming pools.

With 41% of children aged 4 - 8 not receiving their daily recommended intake of one and a half servings of fruit, the free fruit for schools is aimed at helping get even more fruit into students’ diets.

“As a way to celebrate our milestone of 100 million pieces of fruit to kids, we want to further encourage healthy eating habits and help students get their daily recommended intake of fruit,” Woolworths Victoria group manager Jaimie Nash said.

“We encourage all schools and early learning centres in Latrobe Valley to apply for their chance to receive free fruit for each student for a day. Parents and kids are also encouraged to pick up a free piece of fruit the next time they visit us in store.”

Following Woolworths’ Australianfirst sourcing policy, 100% of the fruit given away is from local suppliers, like Mackay Bananas in Queensland and Montague Apples in Victoria.

Applications to receive free fruit for students are now open.

Up to 100 primary schools or early learning centres will be given enough fruit to hand out to each student for one day.

To find out more about Woolworths Free Fruit for Kids schools initiative and to apply, visit woolworths.com.au/ fruitforschools.

Morwell Rostrum Club

DO you need more confidence to speak up?

You may have to give a wedding speech, or a special presentation.

You may want to learn to run better meetings.

By joining Rostrum you will learn these speaking and leadership skills.

In a friendly supportive environment, we help each other reach our personal goals.

Founded in England in 1930, Rostrum is the world’s longest running public speaking organisation.

On song: Louisiana Shakers Jazz Ban has been booked to appear at the Moe Racing Club Function Room tomorrow night. photograph supplied

They have been operating in Latrobe Valley since 1959.

Morwell Rostrum Club meets every Tuesday at 5.45pm at the Morwell Bowling Club. Visitors welcome.

Meetings are accessible via Zoom.

For more information, call George on 5122 2507.

Moe Latrobe Valley Jazz Club

THE Louisiana Shakers Jazz Band has been booked by the Moe Latrobe Valley Jazz Club to appear at the Moe Racing Club Function Room tomorrow night.

The band was originally put together in the early nineties and during it peak years carried out ten tours of Europe.

Drummer Kevin Boulton is the leader of the band and other members include Joe Pryke on trumpet, John Kelly on reeds, Bill Beasley on trombone, Peter Grey on bass and Tony Orr on banjo.

The style of the band is “New Orleans Revival” based on the popular traditional tunes of the last century.

Further details on the event can be had by calling president Bruce Lawn on 5174 3516.

Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

Yinnar Memorial Hall Market

THE Yinnar Memorial Hall Market is to be held on Sunday, May 2, 9am till 1pm at the Hall.

Entry is by a gold coin donation.

It is an Indoor/Outdoor Market with more than 30 stalls.

Crafts and Produce, Coffee Van, Sausage Sizzle, Poffertjes, Cup Cakes and Slices, Jams and Spreads, Honey,

THE Rosedale Country Market is at the Old School, Prince Street Reserve on every second Sunday of the month.

The next market is on Sunday, May 9.

Hot food, hot and cold drinks, produce, art and craft, upcycled goods, music, demonstrations and kids activities.

Gates open at 6am for stallholders.

Buskers welcome and bookings for new stallholders are now being taken.

For inquiries phone 5199 2818 or mobile 0427 522 787.

Rosedale Fire Brigade will be selling the Captain Koala toy for $19.95 at the BBQ area.

Rosedale Men’s Shed

THE new fridge/freezer has arrived and everyone happy with the purchase.

Brainstorming discussion: only further discussion was to have a working bee next week to move one work table/bench to make more room for an inside social area.

After discussion Tuesdays will now open at 10am. for Men only, until 11am then open to all.

Lunch at about 12 noon. This allows men to have some private time.

Women members if requiring to work on machinery, are to request to come in

Plants, Children’s wear, Platters, Jewellery, Handmade Bags, Candles and Oils, and the list goes on, Vintage Cars and Machinery, music and most importantly free face painting for the children.

CWA Morwell Evening Branch

THE scone pop-up shop held on March 13 outside the Morwell Historical Society was a huge success.

A total of 1024 scones were sold, which was almost a third of the state total.

Thank you to all who supported the CWA Morwell Evening Branch.

Hand in Hand Craft 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, please call Marilyn on 0409 661 548 (AH).

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.

Moe Art Society

MOE Art Society members are hard at work to be ready for the Exhibition of their works to be held at the Moe City Library during September of this year.

The Exhibition of the combined works of the members will run for one month with their paintings being rotated for interest.

During October the Society will hold a new event: “Artists At Work”.

During this month six of their artists will exhibit their works and paint in their respective medium at the venue.

Members have a lot of hard work ahead of them but are looking forward to this new venture for the Society.

Moe Art Society meet at the Masonic Hall in Heritage Park each Thursday from 9.30am.

New members are welcome.

Contact Beryl Galloway 0407 271 686 or Karen Rosato 0400 278 565.

Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society

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THE Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society will be meeting at Uniting Church Hall, Princes Drive on Wednesday, April 28.

All are welcome to attend.

The meeting will includes a Members Display of Special Interest items, items of interest and the Letter of the Month is S. Enjoy a coffee and a bikkie afterwards.

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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 contact them via email info@ latrobevalleysg.com group of citizens who advocate for a sustainable future for the Valley.

Time to try table tennis

Enquiries to Christine on 0427 770 522.

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 now.

For more information contact 5176 6000 and leave a message or find them on Facebook.

Gippsland Racers Netball Club

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.

Neighbourhood Watch Latrobe

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Latrobe Inc 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 at www.facebook.com/nhwlatrobeinc or email them for more information: nhwlc@speedweb.com.au

membership drive. The group hold their meetings at 2 Avondale Road, 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-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, contact 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 Street.

The first monthly meeting is on second Monday of each month between 1pm-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 contact Lois Tipple (president) 0432 333 123 or Vicki Start (secretary) 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 Street, Moe on Fridays between 10am and 12 noon.

All are welcome to drop in for a cuppa,

MOE/NEWBOROUGH Keenagers Table Tennis Club are looking to attract new players interested in table tennis.

Keenagers play at Latrobe Leisure Centre, Old Sale Road, Newborough.

Sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Sessional fees are $3 and insurance is $10 annually.

Keenagers is set up to promote recreational table tennis for older residents and retirees in the Moe/ Newborough area, having benefits deriving from this activity in a friendly social setting.

It is a social stress free environment with no pennant competition structure with the emphasis on informal social games.

Playing table tennis provides a healthy lifestyle through coordination, balance, flexibility and the ability to exercise the mind.

It is also a good opportunity to “get out” and meet new people of similar ages and interests.

For more information, contact acting president Pat Esse (mobile) 0429 792 023, secretary David Claxton (mobile) 0417 302 428 or treasurer Glenda Di Labio (mobile) 0400 587 270.

The chance to get handy

THE Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club are 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 Street, 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 0438 273 218, or come along to the clubrooms and have a look.

Community service: Local Justice of the Peace have recommenced duties at Traralgon Police Station. file photograph

Borrow, Play & Learn at Moe Rainbow Toy Library

THE Moe Rainbow Toy Library is a notfor-profit community service for families from Moe and surrounds, providing a wide variety of toys, puzzles, games and more for children 0-12 years, for a low annual fee.

Trial and concession memberships now available. New families are always welcome.

They are located within the foyer of the Moe P.L.A.C.E building, at Ted Summerton Reserve on Vale Street.

Opening hours are listed on their website www.moerainbowtoylibrary. setls.com.au or find them on Facebook.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway needs volunteers

SOME of the Walhalla Goldfields Railway’s older volunteers have retired.

If you are a mechanic, plumber, welder, electrician, carpenter, painter, gardener, fitter and turner in fact people from all trades are very much needed at Walhalla Goldfields Railway.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway is always

JPs return to Traralgon

LOCAL Justice 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.

Gippsland All Abilities Social Group

Wednesday night dances postponed

DUE to circumstances the Wednesday night dance at the Newborough Senior Citizens Club, 29 Boolarra Avenue, Newborough has been postponed until further notice.

For further information please contact 0474 131 772.

Morwell Art Group

CALLING all artists and crafters.

Morwell Art Group is having a

on the lookout for new volunteer trades and handy people to assist with the construction of a Self-Propelled Railmotor, restoration and regauging of two ex-Queensland Railways Diesel Locomotives, Carriage and Locomotive maintenance, installation of new track work and signalling.

Ideally applicants would hold appropriate qualifications, but handy people are also needed.

You will work as part of a team (who will quickly become friends) and remuneration is by way of the satisfaction of being part of history as they make memories for the many visitors to the railway.For young unemployed people, volunteering and working with a team, could be a stepping stone with future employment in the community.

Contact Graham Vallance on 0414 858 339, email, office@walhallarail.com.au or visit their website www.walhalla rail. com.au and go to the ‘About Us, Team’ section.

Holding court: The Moe/Newborough Keenagers are on the lookout for potential new table tennis players to join them at Latrobe Leisure on Mondays or Thursdays. photograph supplied

THE Gippsland All Abilities Social Group has a number of events on the horizon.

Meal at the Morwell Bowls Club A great way to meet new friends over a meal.

Wednesday, May 12 at 12 noon or 6pm.

Cost at your own expense plus a gold coin donation. RSVP by May 10.

Fish and Chips at Civic Park, Warragul Wednesday, May 26 at 12 noon.

Cost at your own expense plus gold coin donation. RSVP by May 24.

To RSVP phone Phillip Chalker on 0400 603 367 or email all.abilities.social. group@gmail.com

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Bulldogs GoldCoast GWS Giants Hawthorn Geelong Brisbane Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

JASON BURSLEM

E r Garages Eureka & Sheds 188 Argyle St, Traralgon

Phone honne 5174 5311 311 Tips for the week 6

Bulldogs Collingwood GWS Giants St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Carlton West Coast

TONY MANN

Traralgon ra algon Tyre Service

Cnr Princes Highway & Standing Drive

Phone honne 5174 9344 344 Tips for the week 5

Cleaners e ners World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

Phone honne 5176 2000 000 Tips for the week 5

PATRICK THORNTON

Traralgon g Bowls Club

Cnr Gwalia St & Liddiard iddiardd RRdd TrTra TTraralgon raralg

Phone honne 5174 2156 156 Tips for the week 7

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TOTAL 35 BRENTON WIGHT

Solomons Flooring Traralgon Traralgon & Moe

Phone honne 5174 2588 588 Tips for the week 6

Richmond Collingwood Adelaide St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

PETER THOMSON

Bensons nsons Timber & Hardware

Bensons Timber & Hardware

61-69 Latrobe Rd, Morwell

Phone honne 5133 9477 477 Tips for the week 6

Bulldogs Gold Coast Adelaide Hawthorn Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TOTAL 32 Bulldogs Collingwood Adelaide Russell ss l Northe o MLA St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Funded from Parlimentary Budget Melbourne 12-14 George Street Morwell Essendon Phone honne 5133 9088 088 West Coast Tips for the week 7

RUSSELL NORTHE

TOTAL 39

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Bulldogs Collingwood GWS Giants St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

TOTAL 35

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Phone honne 5174 1147 477

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Batteries Puncture Repair Wheel Alignment Agricultural Services Truck Services Onsite available

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Melina el a Bath a MP Funded from Parliamentary Budget

2/1812 Franklin Street Traralgon

Phone honne 5174 7066 66 Tips for the week 6

Richmond Gold Coast Adelaide Hawthorn Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

JAMES HITCHINS

TM&H Mitre 10

56 George Street Moe

Phone honne 5127 1 2155 1 Tips for the week 7

TOTAL 35 CHRIS CLARK

Autobarn o r Traralgon

79 Princes Hwy, Traralgon

Phone honne 5174 7422 22 Tips for the week 8

Bulldogs Collingwood GWS Giants St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

TOTAL 40 Bulldogs Collingwood Specsavers Traralgon a Adelaide Hawthorn Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne 70 Seymour St, Traralgon VIC 3844 Essendon Phone honne 5174 5799 7999 West Coast Tips for the week 6

TONYA RYAN

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Renniee Property op Sales

219 Commercial Road Morwell

Phone honne 5133 7900 9000 Tips for the week 6

Bulldogs Collingwood GWS Giants Hawthorn Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

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Furniture r i re Factoryr Clearance e rannc FURNITURE FACTORY CLEARANCE CENTRE

32 George Street Moe

Phone honne 5127 2099 099 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 34 GUY DALLIA

543 Princes DDrive i M Morwellll

Phone honne 5133 8457 45 Tips for the week 4

Bulldogs Collingwood GWS Giants Hawthorn Sydney Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

TOTAL 26

Bulldogs Collingwood Adelaide St Kilda Geelong Port Adelaide Melbourne Essendon West Coast

Bulldogs Collingwood Adelaide Hawthorn Geelong Brisbane Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TOTAL 26 ALFI PRESTIPINO

Hip Pocket oc et Workwear kwee & Safety Latrobe Valley 1 Hollie Drive Morwell

Phone 5133 3389 Tips for the week 5

Richmond Collingwood Adelaide St Kilda Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Essendon West Coast

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LEADER BOARD

Chris Clark ......................................41 .

James Hitchins .............................40 Patrick Thornton...........................39 Jason a Burslem ..............................37 . ..

Russell Northe ...........................36 Alfi Prestipino i ................................36 .

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Business Guide

Contact Dianne on 5135 4416

LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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R.W. & A.R. Inglis is staffed by A Grade electricians who take pride in customer satisfaction, offering highly professional and reliable services’ for their clients.

• All areas • Prompt service RUSSELL THOMAS PH: 0407 505 567 Compliance Certificate issued with each installation

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

Two brothers, Rex and Roy Inglis started the business in 1950, and 70 years on, it’s still a thriving family enterprise in Traralgon.

Permit No. L004172

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Dallas and Pam Inglis are the second generation of the business, taking over in 1984.

With such firm roots in the Latrobe Valley, the staff have a strong knowledge of the area, and can offer electrical services to residential, commercial and rural properties.

Commercial services also include the installation and testing of exit and emergency lights.

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Lot 1/1 117 Traralgon-Maffra Road Traralgon

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CARAVAN N REPA REPAIRS IRS/SE /SE ERVICES RVICES

All the electricians hold current police checks so clients can feel

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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.

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MOVING SALE

Traralgon Sth, 50 Rifle Range Rd. Sat. 8am-4pm.

Camping gear, furniture, baby/children's goods, h/hold, white goods, tools.

N'BOROUGH, 68 Ollerton Ave. Sat. 8.30am. New crafts, giftware, Beanie Kids, furniture, electrical, toys, books, kids clothes and much more.

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Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

Reliable, experienced and friendly. Most parts are carried on-board.

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

Phil 0412 165 542 ovenlec.com.au REC. 9764

Chimney Sweep

Yallourn Nth, 18 Anderson Avenue, Sat. 8am - 1pm.

Lots of plants and succu- Cleaning chimneys and lents, some craft supplies. flues. Supply and replace cowls/flues. 0490 831 169.

T'GON, 99 Kosciuszko St. Sat. 8am-2pm. H/goods, clothes, vases, furniture, portable cot, books, toys, ornamental model ship Gippsland Clean Duct. and much more.

Phone 0418 595 533.

Duct Cleaning

T'GON Finders Keepers secondhand goods, huge pink shed, 156 Argyle St. Dry, split mixed species, Full and overflowing, 7 includes Iron bark. Deliv. days a week, 10am-6pm. Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Ph all areas. 0439 206 925.

Phone 0408 388 407.

Peter 0438 177 153 or TRARALGON, 1 0 5 Carol 5126 2110.

Church St, Saturday, May Leather lounge suite, 1, 8am - 1pm. Assorted 2 bedroom suites, 1 large hand and cordless tools, freezer. Ph 0418 513 391. fishing gear, home brew For all your odd jobs in equip., garden tools, lots and around the home/ of odds and ends. No property/farm and rubbish removal. For friendly, early callers. professional, prompt service Beautify your garden. Bulk call Matt, quantity available, $25m3. TRARALGON, 17 Milburn p l e a s e Phone 0412 613 443 or Crt, Saturday, 8am-12pm. *Discount for Seniors*.

1800 468 733.

Household goods, toys, Phone 0439 744 605. books, clothes, bric-a-brac and much more.

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SUCCULENT SALE

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

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

Clearing Sales

DORPER, 1 ewe approx.

2yrs old. 1 ram, black and brown 1yr old, recently shorn, hooves trimmed, inoculated and drenched. $280 the pair. Great pets and lawn mowers and can be a breeding pair. Morwell area. Ph 0419 879 641.

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Livestock

Traralgon, 2 Boola Crt. 9am - 1pm. 1000's of succulent plants. Mother's Day mixed arrangements and pots.

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CHURCHILL, 3 McDonald way. Undercover, Sat. and Sun. 8.30am-2.30pm.

Dec. Estate, mobility scooter, wheechair, disability aides, furniture, linen, DVDs, electrical goods, kitchenware and lots more.

COMBINED SALE

Moe, 17 Libra Cres. Sat. 8am start. Furniture, fridge, books, prints, beds and general bric-a-brac.

HAZELWOOD NORTH 15 Tanners Rd. Sat. 9am-1pm, open on Sun. Huge knitting yarn clearance, doll collection, knick-knacks, new stock added.

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

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MOE, 38 Prince St, Sat. 8am-2pm. Plants, h/hold items, books, furniture, clothes, shoes, salt lamp Please check your ad on the and more. No early callers first day and bring any errors to the attention of the Classifieds please.

MOE, 55 Victoria St. Saturday and Sunday.

9am-3pm. Tradies tools, household goods, plants, wool, bric-a-brac, and much more.

MORWELL, 126 Vary St. Sat. 8am. Near new ladies shoes, hand tools, bar downlights, speakers, cushions, linen cupboard door, Prado spare wheel cover and much more.

MORWELL, 16 The Avenue. Sat 9am-2pm, Sun. 10am-12pm. Mothers' Day candles, macrame, plants, clothes and shoes, house items, bric-a brac.

MORWELL

35 Gillie Cres. Sat. 7am-12pm. Having a clean out, h/hold items and assorted bargains.

Department immediately.

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

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

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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

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

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

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

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Grant's Caulking Services and Grouting. Domestic glazier, small repairs, leaky showers. 0428 356 957.

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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

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BATHURST 1000 8th to 11th October 2021

Cost $600 p/p Inc. breaky, accommodation and coach etc.

Admin extra Hazelwood Coaches / Jaybee Tours 0428 223 361

CHADSTONE SHOPPING CENTRE

Big and small.

0429 977 323.

Phone

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Gippy Gutters - industrial vac, qualified plumber.

Phone 0455 855 147.

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Sunday 27 June Cost $25 p/p Inc. $20 gift voucher th

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PART TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Valley Septics is looking for an administration officer who is able to perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities, two days per week.

All applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office in both browser and desktop formats and Quickbooks Online; have excellent communication and time management skills; have strong attention to detail and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

If you are highly organised, friendly, trustworthy and are able to follow established procedures and work from direction provided we would love to hear from you.

Please send resumes or contact Valley Septics at info@valleyseptics.com.au The position closes Monday, 3rd May 2021

Passionate Cook

Hazelwood Coaches / Jaybee Tours 0428 223 361

Newborough Bowling Club is seeking a passionate cook to join our team.

Must be prepared to work nights and weekends.

Must apply in person on Friday or Saturday.

Applications close 8 May, 2021.

St Michael’s School Traralgon EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER - Level 2

We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified or experienced Education Support employee who is inspired to work in the Catholic school system and is Tuesday 4th May $20 pp. dedicated to improving student learning.

Jaybee Tours/Hazelwood Coaches 0428 223 361.

This position is a part-time, fixed term parental leave replacement position with a Medical Support Allowance. .75 FTE Mon - Fri, commencing term 3 2021.

Application form and Position Description/Criteria Shopping Centre, Monday can be downloaded from the Catholic Education 17th May, $20 pp. Jaybee CASUAL CHEF Commission of Victoria (CECV) website Tours/Hazelwood Coaches Must have a minimum www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant 0428 223 361. of 2 years experience.

Enquiries may be directed to Jodie Ware, Principal, Must be able to work on 5174 3295 or email in a busy, fast pace principal@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au bistro.

Applications Close Gippsland Guitar School, Please email resume 4pm Wednesday 12th May 2021 all ages, 8-80, beginners and references to: St Michael’s School promotes the safety, to advanced, banjo and wellbeing and protection of all children ukulele lessons also general.manager@moersl.com.a available. 0439 111 610.

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Be a part of our team

Gippsland Motor Group is looking for its next superstar technician. Is it you?

Our growing Service Departments located in both Traralgon and Morwell are seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join their team.

As part of the Service Team, you will have a unique opportunity to learn more about the auto repair business, to contribute to the wellbeing of others and to work in an inspirational team culture.

The successful applicant will: ● Be aligned with the business Purpose and Culture ● Already live the business values in their daily lives ● Thrive working autonomously ● Be driven on results and focused on outcomes ● Be willing to be held accountable for the responsibilities of their role ● Be willing to continue to learn and develop their skills ● Have a high attention to detail and high accuracy level ● Have excellent communication skills ● Have good computer/tablet skills The core Responsibilities and Outcomes for this role include: ● High quality servicing and repairs on all makes and models of cars, 4WD's and light commercial vehicles ● Contribute to the 'Continuous Improvement' philosophy of the business ● Other activities that serve the team and business as required Our business rewards team members based on the value they provide. Therefore, we will discuss potential remuneration packages during the initial interview. This way we ensure a fair value exchange is achieved based on what you could bring and the outcomes and expectations of the role.

Please contact Matt Cunningham (Service Manager) either via email matt@gmg.net.au or phone 5172 1100 for a comprehensive job description

Job No. 617698 Location: Monash Rural Health, Churchill.

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8).

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment.

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $80,643 - $87,044 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation).

For further information, Position Description and to apply, please visit: www.monash.edu/jobs/jobs-at-monash search Job No.: 617698

ALBERT STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL MOE

Casual Groundskeeper/Grounds Maintenance position available.

Our school community is seeking a self-motivated individual who can support us to ensure that the grounds and gardens of Albert St PS are well kept and maintained to ensure a safe learning and working environment for the whole school community.

This is a casual position and hours/days can be defined by a mutual agreement between the successful applicant and the School Principal.

Preferred but not essential:Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skills in the area of gardening and minor maintenance and ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Please apply via Recruitment Online for more information.

Job opening date: 28/4/2021 Job closing date: 12/5/2021 Please contact the school for any queries regarding this position on 51271966.

At its meeting on 12 April 2021, Latrobe City Council resolved to give public notice of its intention to set the following annual allowances for the current term of councillors.

Mayoral $81,204 Councillor $26,245

In accordance with Section 74 of the Local Government Act 1989, you may make a written submission about this proposal.

Submissions can be lodged via our website at www.latrobe.vic. gov.au/HaveYourSay, by email to latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by post addressed to Mr Matthew Rogers, Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, Morwell 3840 Written submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 and will be received up until 5pm on Sunday 16 May 2021.

Submissions will be treated as public documents unless otherwise specified and will be considered at the Special Council Meeting to be held at 6pm on Monday 24 May 2021.

Submissions should include your contact details and whether you, or a person on your behalf, would like to speak at this meeting.

For further information, please phone Matthew Rogers, Manager Financial Performance, on telephone 1300 367 700.

Steven Piasente CEO

We are seeking a

HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR

AGL have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor providing front-line support to Operations & Maintenance for Loy Yang power Mine. The Health & Safety advisor will support the development, implementation and review of Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems, in addition to building capability of operational team members in the area of Health & Safety. You will minimise risk and improve site safety performance through your relationships and influence with key stakeholders.

We are looking for talented people who have a: ● Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety Management; minimum Diploma / Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety ● Previous experience in a dedicated Health & Safety advisory role, gained within complex heavy industrial plant environments (eg: power generation, mining, mineral / steel / chemical processing, or similar) ● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence demonstrated ability to relate to people at all levels and adaptable to modify approach as required ● Strong understanding of risk management activities; including risk assessments, safety observations and the application of risk management principles to reduce high risk activities and minimise risk to workers ● Demonstrated experience conducting OH&S audits and inspections to identify hazards and provide solutions to minimise risk and improve safety performance. Analysis and interrogation of safety reporting to identify trends to further develop OH&S strategies ● A sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Legislation, codes and standards and the ability to interpret and apply to real world situations If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your application

by Midnight, Tuesday 4th May 2021 AAt AGL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, so we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTQ+) people.

Applications are to be submitted online at agl.com.au/careers (job number R-0008021) If you have any queries, please email Shane Ambrosini, sambrosini@agl.com.au.

QUALIFIED PANEL BEATER Required for busy panel shop.

New modern facilities.

Wages negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Must have icar training.

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Needed to operate hamburger grill in Fish n' Chip shop. Phone 5127 2613 or 0431 144 977.

Lumen Christi Primary School Churchill is seeking to appoint:

PAINTERS WANTED

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – Finance Administration Immediate start or by negotiation.

The position is ongoing and part time 0.79 FTE (29.75 hours per week). Days and times of work to be negotiated with the successful applicants.

Further information, Position Description and application documentation can be downloaded from www.churchill.catholic.edu.au Enquiries may be directed to the Principal, Dave Cooper via email principal@churchill.catholic.edu.au Applications close 9th May 2021.

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We are looking for qualified painters for full time/casual ongoing work in Latrobe Valley. Please contact Mick 0418 598 959.

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DELIVERERS WANTED

MOE

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

For further information and to apply, visit: http://www.rtl.com.au/careers.html Enquiries: recruitment@rtl.com.au

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A billboard of job vacancies is delivered right to the door every Monday and Thursday to potential candidates

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Expressions of Interest are sought from persons with a relevant qualifications and experience to participate in the Authority's Audit and Risk Committee as an Independent Chair.

The Audit and Risk Committee is an advisory Committee to the WGCMA Board. The primary objective of the Audit and Risk Committee is to independently review and assess the effectiveness of the Authority's systems and controls for financial management, performance and sustainability, including risk management.

A Committee Charter outlining the requirements of this committee together with application requirements are available to interested persons in the careers section of our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au or by contacting Reception on 1300 094 262.

For further information please contact Lucy Laurie-Rhodes, Executive Manager Corporate Services on 0424 861 112 during business hours, or via email LucyL@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

Applications must be emailed to LucyL@wgcma.vic.gov.au by close of business on 14th May 2021.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AD

WEEKEND WORK REQUIRED

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member

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wanted for home delivery of Herald Sun and Age in Morwell area.

Start at 2am, approx 3.5hrs per day.

Own reliable car essential.

Ph Ray 0407 845 923

RTL MINING AND EARTHWORKS Current JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Lumen Christi Primary School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Situations Vacant

Classifieds

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VALLEY HYDRAULICS TRARALGON

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Moe RSL Club are looking for a Dynamic Administration Officer to join the Moe RSL Club Sub Branch in a permanent part-time role. In this role you will report to the General Manager with the primary responsibilities to the position being all facets of Accounts/Office Administration and Payroll.

Ideally we are looking for a person that has exceptional skills and able to build strong working relationships. Position to commence May 2021.

Main responsibilities: ● Monthly reconciling of all accounts ● Answering phone and emails ● Accounts payable and receivable ● Wage Easy Payroll ● Superannuation ● Prior experience in Jensen Data Systems stock and till program is advantageous ● Proficient in MYOB accounting software ● A high level of professionalism especially when exposed to confidential information ● A high attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, identify discrepancies and problem solve ● Stocktake procedures ● Strong computer and Excel skills ● Understanding of GST and General Ledger accounts Send resume to: Don Field, General Manager General.manager@moersl.com.au

Small Hydraulics Business requires the services of a motivated

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Opportunity may exists for the right candidate to buy into a successful business of over 30 years

Send all queries, resume, qualifications and cover letter outlining experience and references to: Valley Hydraulics email accounts@hydralub.com.au Applications to be submitted by close of business 7 May 2021.

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Positions are available in both our Sale and Traralgon stores.

Applications in the form of a cover letter and resume can be handed in store, or emailed to: Kelly Fleming info@jfj.net.au 5141 1811 We look forward to meeting you

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Position Available Beauty Therapist

Resume and Cover Letter can be sent to: sarah@images beauty.com.au or in person at: 7 Market Street Moe Vic

Have you got a boat, caravan, car, motorbike, trailer or tractor and are th hinkking off sellling it??

Give us a call about the MOTORING PACKAGE today!!

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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.

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HAIRDRESSER Ramsay's Hairdressing in Traralgon are seeking a fully qualified Hairdresser to join their team on a casual basis.

We are looking for a Hairdresser with: ● Good communication skills ● Excellent customer service ● Reliable and friendly team player No evenings or Saturday afternoons.

Apply with resume to: markramsay@ live.com.au

Human Resource and General Administration McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction company, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water infrastructure and forestry. We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individuals who can add value to our company.

Duties will include: ● Human Resource Management ● Workplace Health and Safety Assistance ● Payroll and Accounting duties. ● Plant and Equipment Administration ● Contract Administration ● Logistics and Procurement ● General Office and Accounting Duties Applicants must have experience, a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued.

Please send resume to: lynda@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au Applications close on 14 May 2021 at 4pm.

HC TRUCK and DOG (TIPPER)

ANC Forestry Group is currently looking to employ a FULL-TIME truck and tri-axle Tipper Driver for an immediate start.

ANC is located in Morwell Victoria.

To be successful in this role you will need: ● HC truck licence ● Proven experience in operating a Truck and Dog Tipper ● Be a self-motivator and team player ● Monday to Friday availability with some Saturday work ● Positive approach to work and strong work ethic ● Demonstrated safe work practices ● Be reliable and prepared for early starts ● Be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests For more information or to apply please contact Jakson on 0418 343 087 Or Email. jakson@ancforestry.com.au We are also seeking LOG TRUCK DRIVERS for single and B-DOUBLE trucks.

Please either call us on 5133 02 22 or email your resume and cover letter to: admin@ancforestry.com.au

Matthews Quarries are currently seeking suitably experienced people for the positions: TIPPER DRIVER The ideal candidates must have an HC or MC licence and min 2 years' experience preferably carting from a quarry. Remuneration based on experience.

Both Full time and Casual roles available.

LABORATORY ASSISTANT This full time role requires an assistant to the Lab Manager to operate our busy materials testing laboratory. Candidates with previous lab experience will be preferred or training will be provided.

WEIGHBRIDGE ATTENDENT This full time role requires the operation of all weighbridge transactions, supporting the Transport Manager and overseeing NHVR obligations. Candidates with previous weighbridge experience will be preferred or training will be provided.

All enquiries to either: Email: admin@mquarry.com.au PO Box 340, Traralgon 3844 or phone 035174 3131

Situations Vacant

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE:

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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SUBARU Forester 2015 I, limited edition, 88,000km, one owner, leather seats (seat warmers), alloys, tow bar, many extras, 1EE9VN, $21,000. Phone from $25 per day. Autos, 0429 167 502. small - med. size vehicles, long and short term, 1 day, Caravans 1 week, 1 month or longer.

Delivery / pick-up to your door avail. 0418 556 512.

COMMODORE Calais 22FT caravan with annexe, Tourer wagon '18, leather reverse cycle air condiinterior, 70,000km, serv. tion, full size fridge, books, s/roof, reg. till 1/22, double bed, TV, microselling due to health, exc. wave plus more, $8,000. cond., 1ON-2GY $30,000 Phone 0432 538 187. o.n.o. Ph 0492 586 760.

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

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

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

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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

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

OLYMPIC Caravan 19'6, rear ensuite, café lounge, stove/oven, extra long QS bed, bike rack, diesel heater, solar pack, DCDC charger, all in good cond. $39,990. 0419 862 040.

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BINDING, Robert Leslie.

2/12/1940 - 25/4/2021 Much loved and respected big brother of Jeffrey and brother-in-law to Lyn. Also uncle to Damien and Anna, Travis and Melanie, Nathan and Rebecca and great uncle to Matthew and James.

May Robert rest in peace BODEN, Ronald Noel.

Passed away surrounded by family and friend Mike at L.R.H on 25 April 2021.

Aged 72 years Son of Charles and Noel (both dec.). Much loved husband of Marj, Dad to Kellie and Lisa. Father-inlaw to Graham. Adored Poppy to Charlize and Hudson. No more suffering.

Deeply loved and missed BODEN, Ron. Ron, Love of my life for over 50 years.

My Strength and my Rock Your loving wife, Marj.

BODEN, Ronald Noel.

Dad, I cant believe you are gone, We are heartbroken. Thankyou for all of your support, great conversations and endless dad jokes. Such a hard worker until the end. Taken too soon by cancer.

Thanks to all our friends and family for their valued support. Your loving daughter Kellie.

BODEN, Ronald.

Dad, You always had the answers. Forever loved and treasured.

Lisa and Ben.

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BODEN, Ron. With heartfelt condolences to Marg, Kellie, Lisa and families. We are very saddened by the passing of Ron, but we know he is now truly at peace. He will always be remebered.

Lance and Luisa Oates, Janine, Pete Kennedy and family, Graham Oates and family.

BODEN, Ronnie.

I've enjoyed the talks we had and it's been a privilege to have you as a friend. Sincere condolences to Marjorie and family.

Will be sadly missed Judy and Toby.

BOHL (Erman), Barbara "Betka".

Passed away peacefully at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul on 26 April 2021 in the presence of her loving family.

Aged 92 years Much loved mother of Tanya and Irena. Stara Mama to Verona, Jane (dec.), Barbara, Toni (dec. ) and Teagan.

Now all Erman are united up in heaven.

BROADBENT, Ryan.

26/03/1978 - 19/04/2021.

Passed away peacefully at LRH. Traralgon. Second son to Charlie and Kay (dec.), Brother to Nicole, Jason and family and Cade and Kristy. Father to Briah and Finley.

Your burden and dark days are gone. Your life will live with us through your children. Dad. A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he is meant to be.

A father is someone who carries pictures where money used to be.

Fly high and fly free Dad Love you to the moon and back again Love Finny XX. BROADBENT, Ryan Charles.

26/3/1978 - 19/4/2021.

Father of our beautiful daughter Briah, dear friend and part of our extended family.

We never stopped hoping things could be different, we only ever wanted the best for you.

Rest peacefully Ry, safe in the arms of your beautiful mum.

Gone but never forgotten Love Steph, Jay, Briah and Chels.

BROADBENT, Ryan.

26/3/1978 - 19/4/2021.

Loved nephew of Wayne and Glenys, Cousin of Adam and Daniel.

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

Rest In Peace Dear Ryan

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MISSEN, Barry John.

(Grinner).

Passed away 22 April, 2021. Loved and respected brother-in-law to Gwenda and Ken (dec.) Shields, loved uncle to Jody, Justin, Naomi and families. XX "Go Cats!"

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STEWART, David.

HAMMER. Condolences to the The Funeral Service of Stewart family. A good Mr Ronald Hammer will be friend who will be sadly held at Latrobe Valley missed.

Funeral Services Chapel, Duncan.

260 Princes Highway, Traralgon, MONDAY (3 May 2021), commencing Funerals at 10.30 am.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will BODEN leave for the Traralgon The Funeral Service for Cemetery, Gippsland Mr Ron Boden will be held Memorial Park. at Latrobe Valley Funeral In lieu of flowers Services Chapel, 260 donations to The Gippsland Princes Hwy, Traralgon, Cancer Care centre would TUESDAY (4 May 2021) be appreciated, envelopes commencing at 1.30pm. available at the Service.

At the conclusion of this Ronald's Funeral will Service the Funeral will also be livestreamed, to leave for the Hazelwood view the livestream, visit: Cemetery. latrobevalley This Service will also be funerals.com.au livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit: go to Ron's notice for further details. latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and go to Ron's notice for MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON further instructions.

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BOHL. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Barbara Bohl will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church Newborough on WEDNESDAY (5 May 2021) at 1.30pm.

The Funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of Mass for the Moe Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited in the above church at 1pm prior to the Mass.

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BROADBENT. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Ryan Broadbent will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy, Traralgon, WEDNESDAY (5 May 2021) commencing at 1.30pm.

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Rita Wilson The family of Rita Wilson invites her many friends to an informal gathering and afternoon tea to remember and commemorate her rich and valued life. SATURDAY (8 May 2021) at 2:30pm.

JABLONSKI, Roman.

To assist with catering, Passed away suddenly in RSVP Anne, 0427 746 859.

Morwell on 19 April 2021.

Aged 74 years HAMMER, Ronald Son of the late Powlo and (Ronnie).

Maria Jablonski. Former Passed away peacefully at husband of Kaye. Father Latrobe Regional Hospital, of Bianca, Felicity and Traralgon on 26 April, Tom. Brother of Elizabeth 2021 in the presence of and Peter. his loving family.

Aged 79 years A troubled soul finally Much loved father and at rest father-in-law of Marie and Robby, Mark and Sarah, MISSEN, Barry John.

Loved brother of Pauline, and Deandrea. brother-in-law of Ted. Adored Pop to all his Fond uncle of Sharon and grand and great grandchildren.

Rod, Tony and boys.

Rest In Peace MISSEN, Barry John.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lloyd and Irene. Loved uncle of Jodie and Dean, Tracey and Julie. Cherished memories of good times.

Always Remembered

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MEMORIAL SERVICE

JONES, Sylvia Alice.

Passed away on 12 July, 2020 at Tweed Heads.

Aged 86 years A Memorial Service will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church, Latrobe Road, Morwell. MONDAY (3 May 2021) at 10am.

Sylvia's family welcome you to join us in a celebration of her life.

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DEPPELER, Greg.

2 May 2017.

Your memory still surrounds me, Your closeness will always be there, I treasure the warmth you gave me, And the love we were able to share.

Love Marg.

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You did not want to leave us Dad, You did not go alone, Part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

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DICIERO, Nick.

A year has passed since you went away, but we know you walk beside us everyday.

Rosie, Kent and Lloyd.

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HEALD, Glenn.

1/5/1959 - 5/12/2016 Remembering you with love on your Birthday Mum, Dad and Wayne.

WHITMORE Rodney (Rod).

30/4/1947 - 15/9/2019.

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Flanders back in big time FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

FORMER Moe and Fish Creek footballer Sam Flanders played his first full game of the 2021 season and impressed as the Suns enjoyed an upset victory over Sydney.

Given a chance through the midfield and across half-forward, Flanders, 20 thrived with a career high 17 disposals and three marks.

Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth would also make his presence felt on proceedings at Metricon Stadium with his best performance of the season.

With the Suns midfield managing to get on top for the majority of the game, the small forward would enjoy silver service with his goal sense, speed and cleanliness with ball in hand causing constant nightmares for the Swans defence. Finishing with a clinical 3.1, it was a complete performance from Ainsworth as he ventured up the ground to pick up 20 disposals and take nine marks.

Rising Hawthorn star Changkuoth Jiath was back to his damaging best on Sunday, as the Hawks came from 31 points down early in the third quarter to claim a thrilling three-point win over Adelaide.

Producing one of the highlights of the day with a blistering run in the middle followed by perfect delivery to leading forward Mitch Lewis, Jiath was a constant presence across half-back picking up 26 disposals and taking five marks.

His ball use was also impeccable going at 81 per cent by foot as he set up much of Hawthorn’s free flowing attacking movements throughout the day.

It was yet another disappointing day for Tim Membrey’s Saints who were powerless to stop a rampaging Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval.

Playing his typical role as a key forward, the Traralgon product’s effort cannot be put into question as he toiled hard all night providing a constant target for his team in attack, finishing with 14 disposals, eight marks and 1.1.

Sign, sealed and delivered: Morwell Cricket Club president Craig Giddens welcomes new photograph supplied recruit Blair Clymo.

Tigers nab Clymo

CRICKET: Morwell Cricket Club has secured the key signing of top order batsman Blair Clymo for the 2021/22 season.

Clymo comes to the Tigers after spending the previous few seasons playing with Casey South Melbourne in Victoria Premier Cricket.

The right hander and part-time off spin bowler worked his way up through the ranks at the Swans, playing a handful of games in the First XI last season.

Clymo is no stranger to the Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League, having played senior and junior cricket with Trafalgar.

Fancy a move north

All smiles: Changkuoth Jiath with teammates Jack Scrimshaw and Tom Mitchell following Hawthorn’s thrilling win over Adelaide. photograph 7AFL Twitter

FOOTBALL: Want to play for a great football club in a warm climate?

Boyne Island-Tannum Sands Saints, which plays in the AFL Capricornia competition in Central Queensland, is that club and it is going places.

There is no better place than the seaside region of Boyne island-Tannum Sands with plenty of employment opportunities on offer.

For more information, contact Saints coach Rick Bean on 0424 095 143.

SCOREBOARD GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Four person ambrose, Saturday,April 17.

Winners: G Harvey, D Burridge, G Barnes, P Flanigan 55 75. Runners-up S Caldwell, D Caldwell, K Hills, C Stevens 57. DTL: A Auld, B Kilday, T Collins, B Cleland 58½; R Scurlock, G Beyer, R Madigan, M Smith 587⁄8. NTP: 3rd P Chapple, 5th R Dent, 12th G Blizzard, 14th P Junker.

4bbb Royal Womens Hospital,Tuesday, April 20.

Winner: M McQuillen & C Barnes 48pts.

DTL: M McConville & J Blizzard 42pts.

NTP: 3rd C Stevens, 5th M McQuillen, 12th C Barnes, 14th S Caldwell. Birdies: 3rd C Barnes.

Monthly medal, Saturday,April 24.

A grade (medal): G Beyer 10 77 67. B grade: C Thompson 21 90 69, J Jeffery 32 104 72. Scratch G Beyer 77. DTL: H Martin 70; J McCafferty 71; A Quinn, D Burridge 72; J Barnes, C Hogbin 73; T O’rielly, Mamun 74 on c/b. NTP: 3rd B Barnes, 5th D Byers, 12th J McCafferty, 14th D Burridge.

Putts: G Beyer 26 on c/b. Birdies: 3rd D Ellwood, B Barnes.

Stableford,Tuesday,April 27.

Winner: M Dear (12) 36. DTL: S Turner (21) 32. NTP: 3rd C Barnes, 5th M Dear, 12th J Beck, 14th S Caldwell.

MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday,April 22.

A grade: D Woodall (5) 32pts. B grade: J Hughes (17) 34pts. DTL: R Pentland 34pts; H St Ellen, R Taylor, N Rutledge 31pts.

Pro pin: J Hughes. Birdies: 6th T Traill, T Whitelaw, J Hughes; 13th J Smith; 16th J McFarlane, P Woodall.

Par, Saturday,April 24.

A grade: J Robbins (15) 5 up. B grade: R Clark (20) 2 up on c/b. DTL: N Whitelaw, M Jones 2up; J Kidd sq; P Draper -1 on c/b.

NTP: 4th R Matthews, 6th R Clark, 13th G Shandley, 16th J Kidd. Birdies: 4th J McFarlane; 6th P Draper; 16th D Taylor, T Whitelaw.

MOE

Women’s par,Wednesday,April 21.

Div 1: J Robertson (12) +2. Div 2: K Savige (26) sq. DTL: A Hay -2; J Blandford, K Middlemiss -3. NTP: 4th K Borg, 14th K Borg. Nine hole comp: A Griggs (54) 14.

Target hole: 8th 2nd shot J Robertson.

Stableford,Thursday,April 22.

A grade: K Ayton (11) 38. B grade: N Webb (15) 37, A Kennedy (36) 40. NTP: 4th L Wilson, 8th N Webb, 14th B Savige. Birdies: 4th L Wilson; 8th N Webb, G Wilson; 14th A DeVent, S Nyko, B Savige. DTL: V Powell 39; R Wilson, D Bray, B Woszczeiko 37; P Young, L Weir 36; K Moore, T Allan, B Woszczeiko 35.

Women’s stableford, Saturday,April 24.

Winner: K Borg (22) 35.

Men’s par, Saturday,April 24.

A grade: K Ayton (11) +2 on c/b. B grade: L Veenman (14) +4, J Pisa (21) +2 on c/b. NTP: 4th M Cropley, 8th J Humphrey, 14th M Cropley. Birdies: 4th G Wilson, W Yeomans; 8th L Veenman, M Weir, L Stansbury, B Thompson; 14th K Ayton, A Gauci, G Jamieson, K Beath. DTL: M Cropley, K Eastaway +3; G Wilson, T Wolski, M Donaldson +2; B Savige, T Donnison, P Stephens +1.

MORWELL WOMEN

Doris Chambers foursome stableford, Wednesday,April 21.

Winners: C Peter & M Hill 34. DTL: S Pearson & D Vuillermin 31, M Morgan & J King 28.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, April 23.

A grade: B Backman 37pts. B grade: S Chapman 41pts. DTL: C Hardy, I Browne 39; V Hill 38; J McFarlane 37; P Pankhurst, L Winter, P Spiteri, B Baldry 36. Birdies: 2nd S Chapman, M Hiriart; 5th I Browne, T Malone, M Scammell.

Drawn partner two person ambrose, Saturday,April 24.

Winners: S McKinnon & R Borg 62 nett.

DTL: P Burghardt & M Hiriart 62 5, P Grima & K Street 62 75, S Gould & D Sheehan 63, R Phoenix & P Collier 63 25. NTP: 2nd A Cunningham, 5th P Grima, 11th S McKinnon, 13th P Grima, 15th P Grima.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford (24 players),Tuesday,April 20.

Winner: N Mether 26. Runner-up: S Gould 22. DTL: R Barsdell 21; G Grant, F Edmond, J Tickell 19. NTP: G Grant. Bradman’s: G Pickburn.

Stroke & putting (53 players),Thursday, April 22.

Women’s winner: J Tickell 32. Runner-up: K Ludlow 34. Putting: K Swingler. Par three event: J Tickell & K Ludlow. DTL: A McNair, S Balfour 35; S Balfour, N Fordham 37. NTP: 13th J Tickell. Bradman’s: M Grant. Men’s winner: F Kiss 32 on c/b. Runner-up: F Edmonds 32. DTL: C Labour, G Thomas 33; H Fiddelaers, I Fry, D Scambler, R Williams 34; B Ludlow 35. Putting: G Thomas. NTP: 13th B Barnes. Bradman’s: N Mether.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (80 players),Tuesday, April 20.

A grade: J Simic 5 37. B grade: A Matters 16 39. C grade: J Landels 19 37. DTL: 36 S Price, C Barnard; 35 M Sutton, R Smith, M Buckley; 34 T Tulloch, S Guttridge, D Wight, S Kurowski, B Ruddell, C Couling; 33 T Carmichael, G Thomas, R Elliott.

Men’s par (118 players), Saturday,April 24.

A grade: J Simic 5 2. B grade: M O’Neill

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14 3. C grade: W Baker 20 3. D grade: L Langstaff 23 3. DTL: 3 P Calabrese; 2 G Hastie, D Henderson, K Hall, S Blair, B Scully, S Chapman; 1 D Freitag, R Ware, W Hanrahan, E McNulty, P Bezzina; sqr B McLure, D Dalrymple, A Hobson, P Kalms, R Ahearne; -1 B Brand, R Cutler, W Symons.

YALLOURN WOMEN

Stableford,April 22.

Winner: A Vella 35pts. DTL: L McAlister 29pts, B Brown 28pts. NTP: 3rd L McAlister, 8th A Vella, 14th L Carter. Birdies: 3rd AM Vella, 8th L Carter, 16th L Carter.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL TRARALGON DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ROUND 1

UNDER-15 Pax Hill 13.12 (90) d West End 3.2 (20) Goals - Pax Hill: T Tangi 5, N Leslie 3, R Rutter 2, N Heathcote, R Denovan, R Peavey West End: J Zappulla 2, Z Bastin.

Best - Pax Hill: N Leslie, R Rutter, H Berry, T Tangi, R Denovan West End: J Sutherland, Z Bastin, N Poel, E Pass, B Hagley, J Zappulla.

Combined Saints 10.13 (73) d Churchill 5.1 (31) Goals - Combined Saints: Not supplied Churchill: L Hecker 5. Best Combined Saints: Not supplied Churchill: L Hecker, D Carstein, B Ransom, T Dicorato, F Hanson, W Towers.

Southside/TEDAS v Police Boys (results not supplied) UNDER-13 West End 9.13 (67) d Pax Hill 1.0 (6) Goals - West End: N Macfarlane-Mate 2, B Stevenson 2, L Nicholls, M Snowden, C Poulton, J Nancarrow, J Cullen Pax Hill: D Toms. Best - West End: N Macfarlane-Mate, D Tulloch, J Cullen, M Snowden, C Poulton, B Stevenson Pax Hill: D Toms, T Platt, F Fraser-Hanley, W Armstrong, C Whitehead, M McDonagh.

Southside United 17.7 (109) d Police Boys 0.0 (0) Goals - Southside: M Neocleous 7, D Taylor 2, H McKay 2, A Smyth 2, B Lestrange, J Murdoch, B Roscoe, D Smith Best - Southside: Team effort Police Boys: H Connolly, J Borg, T Ouslinis, A Murtagh, H Pettie, H Styles.

Combined Saints 8.12 (60) d Churchill 1.1 (7) Goals - Combined Saints: L Seeber 2, J Koppen 2, O Wilkins, T James, N Archibald, B Allan Churchill: R Lovassy.

Best - Combined Saints: L Milner, L Hicks, S Wight, H Leech, J Koppen, K Thorley Churchill: R McCormack, M Fowler, A Ceeney, R Berg, S Robinson.

TEDAS 12.14 (86) d Glengarry 0.0 (0) Goals - TEDAS: M Podmore 2, K Jennings 2, H Anderson 2, J Taylor 2, L Macumber, L Pass, T Davidson, B Adams Best - TEDAS: W Hamilton, M Podmore, K Jennings, J Murray, J Taylor, H Anderson Glengarry: C Bass, F Blizzard, H Zygarlicki, C Mitchell, A Grinstead-Jones, C Tatchell.

UNDER-11 West End 6.8 (44) d Pax Hill 2.1 (13) Goals - West End: J Bull 2, J Edgar, J Hazelman, J Sutton, J Armstrong. Pax Hill: R Clark, J Whateley. Best - West End: W Edgar, L Bastin, A May, J Sutton, J Bull, B Healey Pax Hill: R Clark, J Whateley, N Stockdale, C Hart-Theissling, D Cruickshank, E Monument.

Police Boys 9.9 (63) d Southside 0.8 (8) Goals - Police Boys: Not supplied Best - Police Boys: Not supplied Southside: Not supplied.

Churchill 9.7 (61) d Combined Saints 1.2 (8) Goals - Churchill: J Thomas 3, W Dowdell 2, B McGee 2, R Paterson 2 Combined Saints: Not supplied Best Churchill: W Dowdell, B McGee, L Gina, S Darby, R Paterson, J Thomas Combined Saints: Not supplied.

Rosedale 7.10 (52) d Glengarry 2.1 (13) Goals - Rosedale: Not supplied Glengarry: Not supplied. Best - Rosedale: Not supplied Glengarry: Not supplied.

UNDER-9 Pax Hill 8.0 (48) d West End 3.4 (22) Goals - Pax Hill: N Hogarth 3, H Wilkie 3, N Bishoff, J Grady West End: B Nurse, J Middleton, W Doble. Best - Pax Hill: N Hogarth, H Wilkie, F Kennedy, B Flewin, C Pavich, B Lovell West End: J Middleton, B Nurse, A Robertson, A Hazelman, M Cochrane, B Affleck.

Southside 5.4 (34) d Police Boys 3.3 (21) Goals - Southside: T Shaw 2, A Conway, B Garland, A Robertshaw Police Boys: Not supplied. Best - Southside: Team effort Police Boys: Not supplied.

Combined Saints 11.4 (70) d Churchill 0.0 (0) Goals - Combined Saints: W Lambert 3, O Marotta 2, R Leech 2, X Szkwarek, H Kite, O Storey, B McNeill Best - Combined Saints: R Leech, A Ayres, H Kite, X Szkwarek, N Hector Churchill: Not supplied.

Rosedale 2.5 (17) d Glengarry 0.0 (0) Goals - Rosedale: C Strachan, M SchutteOates. Best - Rosedale: Not supplied Glengarry: NOt supplied.

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ROUND 1

UNDER-15 Moe/Newborough 6.8 (44) d Hill End 2.1 (13) Goals - Moe/Newborough: Not supplied Hill End: L Answer 2. Best - Moe/ Newborough: Team effort Hill End: T Radford, W Robinson, L Answer, K Mulley, O Robinson, N Tunks.

Fish Creek v MDU (results not supplied) Morwell Eagles 4.10 (34) d Tarwin 4.3 (27) Goals - Morwell Eagles: T Fenton, C Lappin, R Gray, N Tobin Tarwin: Z Bright 2, others not supplied. Best - Morwell Eagles: C Seymour, J Bloomfield, M Blewett, T Fenton, G Jiath, J Gardner Tarwin: A Moore, O Davis, Z Bright, N Anderson.

Yinnar 10.13 (73) d Mirboo North 3.5 (23) Goals - Yinnar: B Durea 3, B Burrows 2, L Cheffers 2, C Mills, R Makepeace, L Masters Mirboo North: S Bradley, C Vivian, O Budd. Best - Yinnar: L Cheffers, L Douch, L Masters, C Mills, W Xerri, L Seath Mirboo

North: N Giardina, J Jagusch, C Malady, O Budd, M Woodall, S Bradley.

UNDER-13 Hill End 4.4 (28) d Moe Lions 2.5 (17) Goals - Hill End: T Riley, D Walsh, D Jarvis, L Walsh Moe: O Gatpan, J Picton.

Best - Hill End: S Damschke, M Balfour, D Jarvis, D van der Stoep, D Walsh, D Slade Moe: T Paltridge, O Gatpan, A Savige, E Wildblood, R Mellon, D Pearless.

Newborough 2.7 (19) d Trafalgar 1.5 (11) Goals - Newborough: C Delaney, P Laidlaw Trafalgar: S Paul.

Best - Newborough: M Moroney, A Jones, R Williams, L Jones, C Coulthard Trafalgar: M Malady, R Pickering, B McDermott, J Brand, C Jennings.

Mirboo North 3.11 (29) d Yinnar 3.0 (18) Goals - Mirboo North: C Crutchfield 2, B Briscoe Yinnar: Not supplied. Best - Mirboo North: T McDuffie, J Brown, M Jackson, J Cook, Z Fleming, A Woodall Yinnar: Not supplied.

Tarwin 5.5 (35) d Morwell Eagles 2.3 (15) Goals - Tarwin: L Jones 3, C Gerretzen, unknown Morwell Eagles: J Fenton, unknown. Best - Tarwin: L Jones, W Fuller, J Bowler, I Cameron, A Gannon Morwell Eagles: H Gaunt, J Mooney, J Fenton, J Beer, V Williams.

UNDER-11 Hill End 3.6 (24) d Moe 0.0 (0) Goals - Hill End: L Walsh 2, A Nardone. Best - Hill End: L Walsh, T Bastin, S Mackenlay, C Bannister, B Savige, A Nardone Moe: Not supplied.

Mirboo North 9.11 (65) d Yinnar 0.0 (0) Goals - Mirboo North: E Bickerton 2, N Bradley 2, J Calafiore 2, O McCarthy, L Chila, L Evans Best - Mirboo North: N Bradley, L Chila, E Bickerton, R Filtness, J Calafiore, N Reville Gent Yinnar: B Bremner, T Try, K Ross, P Mills, A Poole, N Walsh.

Trafalgar 4.4 (28) d Newborough 2.3 (15) Goals - Trafalgar: L Gringhuis 2, C Hammond, S Jennings Newborough: J Akon, A Murdoch. Best - Trafalgar: C Johnston, S Jennings, C Hammond, J Dinsdale, C Urbanic, L Gringhuis Newborough: Team effort.

Tarwin 4.1 (25) d Morwell Eagles 0.1 (1) Goals - Tarwin: Not supplied. Best - Tarwin: Not supplied Morwell Eagles: J Shelton, S Mills, T McNamara, D Carranza, L Thomson, A Peavey.

Boolarra v Yallourn North (results not supplied) YOUTH GIRLS Newborough 9.12 (66) d Moe 0.0 (0) Goals - Newborough: A Molesworth 4, C Abbot, A Cornish, J Coutts, S Kalantzis, D Coulter Best - Newborough: Team effort Moe: Not supplied.

Churchill 17.10 (112) d Morwell Eagles 0.0 (0)

Goals - Churchill: M Porykali 4, O Riley 4, L Hughes 2, S Brown 2, K Mansfield 2, B Hill, K Answerth, H Kamphuis. Best Churchill: H Kamphuis, M Porykali, B Hill, K Answerth, L Hughes, O Riley Morwell Eagles: M Gussenhoven, A Taylor, L Gaunt, S Cropley, V Beschle.

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Batter up: Benn Zomer in action for Moe/Newborough Dodgers.

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Dodgers in devastating form BASEBALL

By RENAE STEER

SENIOR games in the Latrobe Valley Baseball Association were moved to Saturday last weekend due to Anzac Day. The league saw another competitive game in A Grade between Traralgon Redsox and Sale Rangers. Redsox started the attack with runs early on within the game, scoring one from a fly ball by Luke Hornstra into the outfield.

A relay-throw to second base ended on a double play with Rangers Brodie Bromley getting the out, while Redsox Andy Matthews scored.

The game was tied at five runs at the top of the eighth when Rangers catcher Rohan Hector doubled on a one-one count, scoring the two runs which would be enough to give his team victory.

Redsox had a powerful big inning for runs batted in during the second with Matthews, Jay Ziersch and Will Brooker all batting in runs.

Rangers Joel Hector was on the mound, allowing five runs off six hits over five innings while striking out eight. Luke Hornstra started the game for the Redsox, allowing three hits and two runs over the six innings, striking out six and walking one.

Matthews and Brooker came into relief both pitching one inning each.

Brett Sharp led Traralgon Redsox with the bat with three hits in four plate appearances.

Unfortunately for Traralgon, Sale was stronger on the day, collecting seven hits with Michael Walters, Andrew Pembrey and Brad Bronts each having multiple hits.

Valley hockey back for 2021 HOCKEY

LATROBE Valley juniors and women played their first round of hockey since the COVID lockdown last week.

The ‘Hook into Hockey’ program was very successful with the newcomers staying to play in Under-7, Under-10 and Under-13 teams.

Women’s teams followed with the first game in matches that were quite even.

Churchill defeated Moe 8-4. Goalscorers for Churchill were Alice Stewart (three), Jenna McLauchlan (two), Jo Maxwell, Leandra McLauchlan and Makayla Almond.

Goalscorers for Moe were Bec Cheater (three) and Ash Vuillerman.

Following this game saw Rovers defeat Traralgon 7-1. Rovers’ goalscorers were Penny Kerr (three), Aria Ranui (two), Maddy Hall (two). Charlie Tratford was the goalscorer for Traralgon.

There are still vacancies in the women’s teams so all new players are welcome.

Latrobe Valley Men hosted Greater Dandenong Warriors at Churchill in their second Victoria League three game.

This was a very fast and skilful game with the more experienced Dandenong defeating a young upcoming Latrobe Valley squad.

Latrobe Valley’s goalkeeper Ian Goodwin was vital in keeping the scoreline down.

Goalscorers for Churchill were David Comer and Daniel Godfrey.

Effort: Moe/Newborough Dodgers pitcher Tim Wilson throws one down at George Cain Oval.

CHURCHILL Braves hosted their second A Grade game for the season. Moe/Newborough Dodgers fired up the runs from the first inning, scoring from a wild pitch by Luke Halket. Scoring continued, with the Dodgers adding runs in each of the innings for the remaining of the game.

Braves added runs in the third inning, but it was not enough to catch up to the Dodgers as the ballgame slipped away early within the first few innings.

Dodgers bought home six runs in the sixth and final innings for the game, included a double hit by Mitch McGrath to the outfield sending Tim Wilson

and Ash Poxon home. Big batters for the Dodgers during Saturday’s game were led by Benn Zomer, Tim Wilson, Poxon and McGrath, all bringing in runs for the side. Wilson was on the mound for the away side, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out two over four innings.

Halket came in to relief for the remaining two innings allowing one hit and striking out two.

Tim Bellerby took to the pitchers’ plate to start the game for the home team.

Bellerby pitched just over four innings, allowing 14 hits and 15 runs while striking out one. Richard Humphreys relied in the top of the sixth inning, allowing five hits and six runs.

Braves power hitter Jacob Dickinson led the home side with two hits in three at-bats.

It was the Dodgers day in the batters’ box though, racking up 19 hits in the game.

Poxon, Zomer, Robinson, McGrath, Halket and the Wilson brothers, Simon and Tim, all managed to have multiple hits.

Poxon took the lead for the Dodgers, going five for five at the plate.

THE junior baseball season commences this Saturday.

A Grade: Sale 7 - Traralgon 5. Moe/Newborough 21 - Churchill 2. Ladder: Moe/Newborough 4, Sale 4, Churchill 2, Traralgon 2.

B Grade: Sale 7 - Traralgon 5. Moe/Newborough 11 - Churchill 1. Ladder: Moe/Newborough 4, Sale 4, Traralgon 2, Churchill 1, Morwell 1.

C Grade: Traralgon 10 - Sale 9. Moe/Newborough 13 - Churchill 7. Ladder: Moe/Newborough 4, Traralgon 4, Morwell 2, Sale 1, Churchill 1.

Energy holding court BASKETBALL

A RETURN to play last week saw Energy Basketball play five home games at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.

In a fantastic return to competition as a world-class facility some outstanding basketball was played.

Close games was the order of the night for all of the Energy teams.

The 16.1 girls finally got over the top of a spirited Casey team, only pulling away in the last term.

The 16.2 girls had their first loss for the season with a tough game played at Hawthorn.

In an exciting game, the 16.2 boys almost pinched a win.

Brooklyn Fue hit a huge three-point shot with 30 seconds to play to give the team a chance but unfortunately it wasn’t to be.

The Café Evviva player of the week was Asha Nightingale.

Get along to the GRISS tomorrow night to watch the very best junior Gippsland basketballers in action.

Focus: Tom Matthews eyes the basket.

Energy Basketball Round 9 Results: 14.1 Girls v Nunawading 58-67 14.2 Girls v Korumburra 29-34 14.1 Boys v Bacchus Marsh 46-39 14.2 Boys v Melbourne 37-49

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16.1 Boys v Melbourne 51-61 16.2 Boys v Knox 31-36 16.1 Girls v Casey 2 57-36 16.2 Girls v Hawthorn 28-40 18.1 Boys v Ballarat 50-60

Impressive: Holly Irvine in winning form.

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Murphy lays down the law ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

By GARY FOX

LAST week’s Thursday night run was a 5km distance starting from Agnes Brereton Park.

First home for the men was Dale Murphy with 17:29 closely followed by Daniel Furmston 17:31 and Josh Sova 17:57.

For the ladies Molly Irvine was first across the line with 20:44 - followed by Yani Cornthwaite 21:41 and Kay Arrowsmith 21:46.

Full Results: Dale Murphy 17:29, Daniel Furmston 17:31, Josh Sova 17:57, Ian Cornthwaite 18:27, Glenn Graham 18:28, Rob Preston 19:01, Biasi Silvestro 19:10, Miles Verschuur 19:19, Andrew Greenhill 19:57, Clinton Jolly 20:00, Darrel Cross 20:25, Steve Renehan 20:27, Molly Irvine 20:44, Yani Cornthwaite 21:41, Kay Arrowsmith 21:46, Tobiasz Grzmil 21:49, Pete Sanders 22:13, Steve McLeod 22:15, Marlon Mifsud 22:16, Warren Shields 22:35, Edi Murat 22:44, Guiseppe Marino 22:49, Geoff Francis 22:57, Ron Verschuur 23:16, Alysha Duncan 23:39, Carly Korab 24:08, Angelo Gaudiano 25:10, Phill Mayer 25:12, David Hood 25:39, Allison Speairs 25:44, Kaye Livingstone 26:06, Andrew Legge 26:17, Kathleen Kent 26:33, Collette Hofman 26:38, Gary Fox 26:53, Karen Graham 27:24, Alfie Warner 27:39, Glen Stevenson 28:23, Callie Cook 28:52, Ree Graham 29:39, Sandra Byrne 30:49, Troy Wilson 30:51, Mandy Ellis 31:31, Alicia Turner 31:34, Belinda Heafield 31:49, Ann Bomers 32:05, Barry Higgins 32:38, Michelle Sawyer 33:06, Lynda Jones 35:36, Peter Grixti 40:53, Helen Whitby 47:11, Susie Lewis 47:11, Paul Odgers 47:12.

Tonight’s run will be a 5km course starting at The Avenue, Traralgon.

Club membership renewal is due now for members who haven’t already done so - and it’s the ideal time for new members to sign up.

The 54th WIN News Traralgon Marathon and Running Festival is on June 6 and will run from the Traralgon Vineyard, with the Full, Half, 10k and 2k kids runs.

This year entry is open to the public with registration via the club website.

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Falcons soar to the top of LVSL ladder SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE LADDERS Seniors Pos Team

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fixture saw Fortuna 60 come from behind to seal a famous victory against Churchill, Falcons 2000 winning away to previous ladder leaders Moe, Sale upsetting Monash with Morwell Pegasus and Newborough/ Yallourn United hammering Olympians and East Gippsland respectively.

CHURCHILL V FORTUNA

CHURCHILL and Fortuna met in the Anzac Day special and like past seasons a tough battle ensued.

In a tale of two halves, Churchill were 2-0 up at the break only to see a spirited Fortuna come back from the dead to take all three points.

It was Churchill who scored first as the Rams took it up to the more fancied Fortuna.

Like the clashes of old, these two teams produced a few sparks which fired up the Rams and at 40 minutes in Brad Sands broke the Fortuna defensive line to score their first goal.

Just before half-time there was an incident in the box and Churchill were awarded a penalty, Sands stepped up to convert for his second of the afternoon.

Fortuna coach Jordan Campbell had a few choice words to his charges at half-time which had the desired effect as the Lions played tighter in the second-half with more purpose, and duly dragged themselves back into the contest at 59 minutes from Riduan Sobari then they earned a penalty of their own only a few minutes later when Rayvel Whiting converted to equalise.

The match was being played with real spirit with Churchill being forced to be offensive, but Fortuna broke the lines of resistance to score the winner at 81 minutes through Damon Scott MOE V FALCONS

IN a top-of-the-table clash, Moe went down for the first time this season, being beaten by Falcons 3-0 in a game that lifted the Morwell side to the top spot.

Both teams had a number of outs, with Moe missing both Lee and Nick Dastey along with Kevin O’Farrell while Falcons were missing Jordan Kennedy and club champion Tommy D’Alia, both to injury.

Despite the Morwell side’s omissions, they started impressively away from home and should’ve opened the scoring but Elias Yousef failed to convert a one-on-one opportunity against the wily Moe goalkeeper Peter Albanese.

Despite the missed opportunity they continued to press the hosts and they duly took the lead with the returning Nick D’Alessandro scoring in the 32nd minute.

The game went to the break at Falcons 1-0 up.

Moe, as they have shown all season, continued to fight for an equaliser but the exciting Yousef ensured he made no mistake the second time around, converting expertly to make it 2-0.

A contentious penalty was awarded to Moe late in the game, but Falcons custodian Charles Simon was up the challenge as he thwarted the spot kick.

Late on saw a third with Zoran Winkleman scoring the sealer to end Moe’s unbeaten start to the season.

SALE V MONASH

SALE proved to be the night riders with a win over Monash in a close battle under lights on Saturday night.

Monash were expected to cause Sale some grief, but the Swans had other ideas, when Cooper Coleman scored at the 38 minute mark to give them a surprise lead.

However, Monash were equal to the task and levelled in the shadows of half-time through Will Semple.

After a bit of a team shuffle Sale went on the attack in the second half and broke down Monash’s usually resolute defence at

Big games ahead: Pegasus and Newborough/Yallourn (pictured here earlier in the season) face crunch contests this weekend. Pegasus host East Gippsland, while Newborough/Yallourn takes on traditional rivals Monash in a derby contest.

55 minutes when Jacob Richardson scored a well-executed free kick.

Monash pushed for the equaliser, but it wasn’t to be, with Sale upsetting their more fancied opponents 2-1.

OLYMPIANS V PEGASUS

PEGASUS scored their first win over Olympians since coming back into the LVSL, and in doing continued their unexpected start to the season which sees them sit comfortably in the top half of the table.

It was expected that Olympians would continue their midweek form on Saturday, but the Flying Horsemen had other ideas and showed exceptional skills to overshadow their more favoured opponents.

It took only nine minutes for Pegasus to show their intent when Levi Mahammud goaled and further goals from Kelimet Ramadan and Sam Jacob ensured that they had a 3-0 buffer going into the break.

The rout continued in the second stanza as Pegasus ran the ball with swiftness and accuracy not giving Olympians any chance of a comeback, a further goal at 47 minutes from Guguel Malual saw Olympians slump to be four down.

With 15 minutes to play the Horsemen added another through Kelimet Ramadan for his brace to take the match in decisive manner 5-0.

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN V EAST GIPPSLAND

EAST Gippsland Eagles gave Newborough/ Yallourn an early fright in their game on Saturday afternoon with the Eagles keen to get into the action after a long road trip from Bairnsdale.

The East had only beaten the Combine once before back in 2017 and were keen to add to that tally. With a good build-up the Eagles managed to score early at 21 minutes from Jade Taylor to throw NYU into disarray, but quickly organised themselves to reply twice before half-time via Alex Van Vliet and Mark Fairbrother.

After the break Clayton Bell made some subtle changes which enabled the home side to dictate the game, goals came frequently from Shane Pavich, Clayton Bell, Alex Van Vliet for his second and Andrew Batt as NYU toyed with their youthful oppositionto run out dominant 6-1 winners.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

SALE continued their winning streak and stayed top of the ladder thanks to a 3-0 victory over Monash while Falcons defeated East Gippsland 4-0 and Fortuna scored a record 23-0 win over Churchill.

MIDWEEK CUP RESULTS

BATTLE OF BRITAIN CUP (Wednesday April 21): Pegasus 2 d Newborough/Yallourn 1, Olympians 2 d Moe 1, Traralgon City 3 d Fortuna 2, Falcons 4 d Monash 0 SHOPWELL TROPHY (Reserves): Newborough/ Yallourn 5 d Pegasus 0, Moe 11 d Olympians 1, Fortuna 3 d Traralgon City 0, Monash 6 d Falcons 1.

LVSL RESULTS ROUND 6 SENIORS

Newborough/Yallourn United 6 (A Van Vliet 39,79, M Fairbrother 45, S Pavich 71, C Bell 90, A Batt 91) defeated East Gippsland United 1 (J Taylor 21), Morwell Pegasus 5 (L Mahammud 9, K Ramadan 21, 75, S Jacob 37, G Malual 47) defeated Olympians 0, Falcons 2000 3 (N D’Alessandro 32, E Yousuf 71, Z WInkleman 84) defeated Moe United 0, Sale United 2 (C Coleman 38, J Richardson 53) defeated Monash 1 (W Semple 43), Fortuna 3 (R Sobrai 59, R Whiting 62pen, D Scott 81) defeated Churchill United 2 (B Sands 40, 45pen),Traralgon City bye.

ROUND 7 PREVIEW SATURDAY

FALCONS V OLYMPIANS (7PM)

FALCONS will go into this game as favourites, they now command top position and should be fielding a strong side against Olympians who bombed out against Pegasus last week.

Falcons knocked Moe off the top perch last weekend and will be keen to add more points to their tally. Olympians must have been disappointed with their effort against Pegasus although they fielded a weakened side due to injury and work commitments and should come up stronger this time round.

Falcons should win but Olympians will make them fight until the end.

Played 40, Falcons 16, Olympians 16, drawn 8.

TRARALGON CITY V SALE (7PM)

TRARALGON City are back after the bye and will be keen to tackle Sale who were winners last week against Monash.

The Swans have picked up some form with a draw and a win over their last two games.

Traralgon City have the potential to be a top five side but may find it difficult against a revitalised Sale outfit.

Played 87, Sale 25,Traralgon City 46, drawn 16.

SUNDAY CHURCHILL V MOE

CHURCHILL host Moe in a vital game for Moe, the Devils bit the dust against Falcons but should have some of their injured players fit to return for the match.

Churchill have started off well in their last two games but have been beaten after leading. Moe should win the match although Churchill might surprise and give Moe a hard battle.

Played: 106, Moe 40, Churchill 32, drawn 34.

MONASH V NEWBOROUGH/ YALLOURN

CROSSTOWN rivals Monash and Newborough/Yallourn clash in an important match for both teams.

NYU have climbed up to second spot on the back of a good run of form while Monash are down amongst the sides fighting for finals qualification.

The Wolves are very competitive against their neighbours and will want the bragging rights.

Both teams contain potential winning strikers and the fixture will no doubt be a physical one. An even tussle between two talented teams.

Played 42, Monash 17, NYSC 21, drawn 4 PEGASUS V EAST GIPPSLAND

NOT many games played between these new “newbies” of the competition with the Eagles holding the win tally 2-1.

But Pegasus this time round have the potential to be big scorers, their form against Olympians last week suggests that they are going to be hard to stop.

Saying that, East Gippsland will be keen enough to make it hard for Pegasus to score.

Played 4, East Gippsland 3, Pegasus 1.

RESERVES

Newborough/Yallourn United 2 d East Gippsland United 1, Olympians 2 d Morwell Pegasus 0, Moe United 4 d Falcons 2000 0, Sale United 4 d Monash 1, Fortuna 5 d Churchill United 1,Traralgon City bye.

WOMEN

Falcons 2000 4 d East Gippsland United 0, Sale United 3 d Monash 0, Fortuna 23 d Churchill Utd 0, Newborough/Yallourn, Olympians/Tyers byes.

2ND DIVISION

Traralgon City 1 d Fortuna 0,Tyers 10 d Newborough/Yallourn United 0, Moe United 12 d Falcons 2000 0, Monash 6 d Sale United 0.

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Tigers’ remarkable record of Houdini acts examined

IT was a very eerie outcome for Four Quarters last week after we labelled Mirboo North the masters of the Houdini Act and the Tigers produced another get-out-of-jail win with a goal after the siren.

Of all the football teams in Gippsland, Mirboo North would have to be the one that has an almost supernatural ability to win not only games but finals and premierships from seemingly impossible positions.

This week, we take a look at some of Mirboo North’s most phenomenal and truly mindboggling premiership victories.

To think how different the course of history would have been had the ball sailed through a different side of the goal post in some of these games.

Finding a way: Mirboo North celebrate their miracle 2014 premiership. The Tigers have won three senior flags since 2013 all by under four points. file photograph Mirboo North 5.12 (42) defeated Yinnar 5.10 (40).

3. 2006 Mid Gippsland FL senior grand final

WHILE the final margin in the 2006 grand final indicates a comfortable Mirboo North win, the lead up to the decider was in keeping with the mystical turnaround of the previously listed examples.

The Tigers finished the 2006 regular season in third position, yet the difference between them and minor premier Morwell East was close to 100 percentage points and an astonishing 349 on the points scored aggregate.

As the finals series rolled on, things appeared to be going to script, with Morwell East edging out the Tigers in the second semi-final.

Mirboo North took the long way to the grand final, and then somehow found a way to completely shut down the Hawks potency inside 50, keeping them to just a single goal and

2. 2017 Mid Gippsland FL senior grand final

AS they say, premierships aren’t won in July.

Mirboo North well and truly timed their run to perfection in 2017 with a genuine come-fromthe-clouds grand final victory.

After virtually stumbling through the home and away season and scrapping into the finals on percentage, the Tigers proved that finals are a whole new season on their way to a third flag in five years.

Mirboo North had only won four games at the halfway mark of the year, and were still out of the finals with one round to play.

They ended the regular season on the same number of wins as Trafalgar who finished sixth.

The Bloods would have went into finals ahead of Mirboo North had it not been for a one-point loss to Yinnar in the last round.

Come finals, the Tigers put it all together, winning the elimination final over reigning premier Newborough, and knocking Thorpdale and Yallourn Yallourn North out in straight sets the following two weeks.

A heavy track in the grand final made for a wet weather slog against Yinnar, and once again Mirboo North had their noses in front at the final siren, clinging on by two points.

Had the siren sounded one second later Yinnar would have won, as the ball was sailing through for a goal.

In an amazing side story, veteran Tigers full-forward Tim Traill was brought into the team for the preliminary final having not played senior football in two years. The man known as Tiger Tim then kicked four goals in the preliminary final and two in the grand final.

Express reporters Zac Standish and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy.

ZS: People certainly got their local footy fix last weekend with games on Saturday afternoon, Saturday night and Sunday. What matches did you see?

LD: I headed out to Newborough to watch their game against Hill End. I never thought I would willingly watch a twos game between Newborough and Hill End but there was a bit of a narrative with good mates Jack Brincat and Jimmy Grant coaching against each other - I think they were even looking at instigating a trophy for the occasion. It was a fairly close game but Hill End took the honours on the day. Brincat provided the highlight taking a ridiculous one hander inside 50 while fending someone off at the same time.

ZS: How was the senior game?

1. 2014 Mid Gippsland FL senior grand final

IF you were to tell the story of this game to a Hollywood filmmaker even they would throw it out for being too unbelievable.

In short, Mirboo North ended up winning a grand final against the same team that beat them by 90 points in the semi-final just two weeks prior.

In full, Mirboo North ended up winning a grand final by a point against Newborough, a team that had beaten them by a total of 241 points in its three previous encounters during the 2014 season.

The grand final saw the Tigers take a 23-point lead into half-time, before the Bulldogs slammed on nine goals in the third term to regain control.

Up by 13 points with one quarter to play, the 52 cards and two jokers in the deck fell the Tigers way, with Shane Peters taking a diving mark deep into time on and kicking what was to be the winning goal.

“We’ve had an interesting five weeks,” Peters told The Express at the time.

“We’ve been thumped twice but steely resolve and sticking together, if you have the faith in one another fairy tales can come true.”

In a sign of just how remarkably life can work out for some people, the win capped of an incredible 12 months for Peters.

The previous year he graciously omitted himself for the Tigers grand final, and then a year later walked off the ground with a premiership, best on ground medal and the winning goal to his name.

Those who believe in karma may have seen it in its fullest in that instance.

Mirboo North 12.15 (87) defeated Newborough 13.8 (86).

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a handful of behinds. The Hawks final score of 1.3 (9) is the lowest grand final score in Mid Gippsland football history, and was made even more bewildering by the fact just two weeks prior they had registered 25 scoring shots against the same team.

Mirboo North 10.8 (68) defeated Morwell East 1.3 (9).

4. 2011 Mid Gippsland FL thirds grand final

THE young Tigers finished the 2011 regular season in fourth position, before hitting their straps when the finals rolled around.

It may never have happened, as Mirboo North only won the elimination final against Trafalgar by four points, but come grand final day, the Tigers would not be denied.

Their grand final opponents Newborough, had lost one game for the entire season leading in - and even then that loss did not occur until round 17.

The Bulldogs finished 18 points clear of Mirboo North on the ladder, and had also demolished the Tigers by 56 points the last time the teams met.

Newborough was two points up at half-time in the decider, but a four goal to nil third term paved the way for Mirboo North to take the flag.

Mirboo North 8.7 (55) defeated Newborough 4.7 (31).

And it doesn’t just happen in footy...

THERE must be something in the water up at Mirboo North when it comes to grand finals, as the same thing seems to happen in summer.

A Rob Phoenix epic guided the team across the line in the 2013/14 Central Gippsland Cricket Association grand final against Latrobe.

Mirboo North was 5/74 in pursuit of 291, but an unbeaten 125 from Phoenix and a ninth wicket partnership of 91 with Dale Banks scampered the winning runs in the 100th and final over of what is regarded as the greatest game in CGCA history.

A couple of seasons later it was Phoenix again, who masterminded an astonishing reverseoutright semi-final win on route to another premiership.

And just last season Mirboo North was 5/25 in the semi-final and held on for a draw to advance to the decider - where even then they were 7/88 and found a way to win.

So what is it about Mirboo North and grand finals?

Wheeled out: Goalkicking machine Tim Traill was brought into the Mirboo North senior team for the 2017 preliminary final and ended up helping the Tigers to the premiership.

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If you have the answer to what we will dub the ‘Mirboo North Mystery’, let our newsroom know at sport@lvexpress.com.au

LD: The margin blew out to 74 points in favour of Hill End but I felt Newborough was competitive for three quarters. The reality for any young team is that as the game wears on they can easily drop five goals in as many minutes, and that showed on the scoreboard with Hill End kicking six goals to none in the last. In fairness to Newborough they have been given the toughest draw to start the season, so far they have played two teams expected to go top four, the previous Mid Gippy grand finalists and now have the reigning Alberton premier to play. While I was at the game there was a fair bit of excitement as the score from the Thorpdale-Morwell East clash was read out. A famous upset was on the cards at three-quarter time with the Blues only three points down.

ZS: They will surely rate their chances against Boolarra this week. My AFL team kicked 15 straight to halftime last week. Have you seen any similar displays of accuracy in front of goal in local footy?

LD: Rosedale kicked 22.2 (134) against Cowwarr in 2019. What was amazing in that game was the two points were rushed behinds.

Frazar Brouns and Brandon McDonald had days out, each kicking seven. Staying with North Gippy for a moment, some interesting names appeared on team sheets, did you see Adrian Cox played twos for Heyfield?

ZS: One of the many AFL players to come out of Heyfield, to go with David Wojcinski, Leigh Brown and Mark Stevens.

LD: Those three are all AFL premiership players as well. That can be a topic for a future Four Quarters: ‘best football factories in Gippsland’. How did you see the MorwellTraralgon game on Saturday night?

ZS: The quality of the football was exceptional for the conditions. Neither team deserved to lose but in the end I felt it was the experience and X factor of Jake Best that got Traralgon over the line - he was clearly the best player on the ground in my mind.

LD: He turned it on in the third, kicked three and set up another. Spectators love a good spray and the Morwell boys copped a decent one at three quarter time. Are there any you’ve been on the receiving end of that stand out?

ZS: Remember one in school footy we were losing to a pretty average team at halftime and ended up winning. You? LD: We’ve all been there. I remember a game out at Wonthaggi when Daniel Earl was coaching us we were five goals down at half-time and had just given away two 50s. He absolutely launched into us and deservedly so.

It was a classic “I say it every (expletive) week” kind of spray. You would have heard him clear as day from the car park it was that loud. The visitors’ rooms at Wonthaggi are tiny as well so there was nowhere to hide. Like your game we ended up winning so it had the desired effect.

We threw Richie Horton deep forward and he started clunking everything. Wonthaggi didn’t kick a goal after halftime.

ZS: Let’s hope coaches across Gippsland can keep their cool this week. Enjoy the footy and we’ll reconvene next week.

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Demons, Blues eyeing a first win

composed when they have the ball in their hands.

Pressure will make that tough for MDU, as Mirboo North are pretty solid all over the park and the evidence is that no win is achieved over them with just a half or even three quarters of football Demons coach Peter Harris’ big challenge is to have his side committed to do what’s required. It’s a match after which he will know who can give him what he needs and who can’t.

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

BOOLARRA V THORPDALE

GRAND Finals don’t often come in Round 4 of a home and away season, but for Boolarra and Thorpdale, this is a grand final, an absolute must win game from which only one side can grab a reward for effort and a glimmer of hope that a season can be built on.

The Blues are yet to win a match since 2018, and while the Demons record isn’t quite so bad, it’s not much better either.

Thorpdale are coming off a courageous loss to finals contender Morwell East, and Boolarra are back from a bye after a disappointing fortnight to open up the season.

Demons coach Tony Giardina has stuck by his side for a few years now and deserves more than what he has been given, and his side are going to need to give more than they’ve given to get over the top of the Blues.

Thorpdale are playing with more heart than their opposition and you get the feeling they are so close to grabbing their first win they can almost taste it.

If the Blues are to get over the line, there could well be a few sore heads Sunday morning up on the hill.

STONY CREEK V YINNAR

THIS is a really important game for a number of reasons. For Stony Creek simply because they need a win, and for Yinnar because the devastation of losing a match after the siren last week against Mirboo North needs to be quickly put to bed.

The Magpies have played some patches of really good football, but with the competition predicted to be so tight, a lack of concentration like last week on too many occasions could make the difference between playing finals and not.

Stony Creek coach Jay Accardi will need his side to do two seemingly simple things if they are going to trouble the visiting Yinnar side: be ready to play from the first bounce and improve composure and use of the ball.

The Lions numbers and heat around the contest has pleased Acardi, but those small lapses in concentration and skill errors are the two areas that he knows has cost them dearly.

A fast start will have Yinnar on the back foot and that coupled with the mind wandering back to last week’s game that got away might well cause some self-doubt to creep in.

It’s a flip of the coin this match.

FISH CREEK V MORWELL EAST

SLOW starts to any sport are less than ideal and Morwell East has dished up a couple of matches already that has coach Devon Soutar scratching his head.

The Hawks have been good enough and composed enough to find a way through, but as the opposition gets tougher, so to does the ability to fight back to a winning position.

Fish Creek reinvigorated their side with a handful of changes in round three, and that same team will be given the job of inflicting Morwell East’s first loss of the season.

Winning here means one of these two sides will have the perfect start to a season, which will surely set them up for the next block of games.

Maybe the only obvious advantage in this matchup is with a home ground, which means Fish Creek will be well placed.

This new 13-team competition is yet to take shape, but its matches like this that will give insiders a really good insight as to which teams will be playing a part come September.

FOSTER V NEWBOROUGH

IT is fair to assume Newborough has already played three of the leagues’ leading finals contenders in the first three rounds of the season, but the unfortunate news is that its set to continue into a fourth week.

Foster did what many have said they would do

TOORA V HILL END

Pocket rocket: Noted goalkicker Jesse Giardina will be out give Boolarra the upper hand in their match against Thorpdale this weekend. file photograph and flexed their muscle in a considerable way when easily accounting for Tarwin last week.

The Tigers showed what a good side on the rebound can do from a first round loss to Hill End, and one would expect that sort of merciless approach will continue against an honest Newborough side.

The Bulldogs have given their best in each of the first few weeks, but at this stage their best just isn’t quite good enough, nor will it be good enough this week.

They might turn this match like they did last week into a bit of a scrap, and there is not too many times you can get the edge on a bloke from Newborough in a scrap, but this week Foster will.

Importantly the visitors are earning respect even

in their losses but winning is ultimately what the game is all about, something they may have to wait a little longer for.

MDU V MIRBOO NORTH

MIRBOO North escaped with an after the siren goal last week, which had the Tigers both retain their unbeaten start to the season and give confidence to a team of what could be achieved when never giving a game up.

With that season defining win, Mirboo North venture to the home of Meeniyan Dumbalk United this weekend.The Demons are desperately wanting to bounce back from a disappointing day at the office last week against Fish Creek.

This week expect the Demons to be fiercer around the contest, especially by way of tackling and more

HILL End head to South Gippsland for the second time in just four weeks, an ask that has some at the Rovers questioning the fixture, but for which Toora will pay the ultimate price.

For this week, Hill End will just be wanting to start to lift the tempo of their game and get their mojo going into a more fluent and skilful style.

With their reputation preceding them, sides have been prepared to make it more about the scrap than the footy, and at times that has been a frustrating watch, but has not had an impact on the eventual result.

Toora got the rewards they deserved last week with a nice but not convincing win over Stony Creek.

The Magpies are well aware of the improvement needed inside 50, and this week every opportunity will need to be taken against a stronger opposition.

Hill End haven’t really been tested to date, but they have done enough to show opposition sides they are going to be mighty hard to stop.Tarwin has the bye.

Injury-hit Magpies face big task against bolstered Bombers FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

By SCOTT BERECHREE

ROUND 4 of the North Gippsland FootballNetball League throws up a mix of games that either look very straight forward to tip or harder to pick than a broken nose.

With the bye making the ladder somewhat more complex to interpret than in previous years, the fact still remain that come seasons end Heyfield, Churchill and Yallourn Yallourn North will look right at home in the top five, while their respective opponents this week Gormandale, Cowwarr and Glengarry will need to turn their seasons around quick sticks if any or all are going to get out of the bottom three spots they currently own.

GLENGARRY V YYN

GLENGARRY have not been advantaged by the draw thus far and some key injuries have also hindered their ability to play their best football.

Sadly for them they received a fresh batch of injuries on the weekend with Nat Freitag leaving the field early and their clash with Churchill being called off after a nasty injury to Ross McDermott.

As if that wasn’t bad enough they face a YYN outfit coming off the bye and welcoming back Keenan Hughes.

Hughes kicked 84 goals in the Bombers 2019 Mid Gippsland FL premiership year and adds to an already jam packed forward line with Dean MacDonald easing into the NGFNL with 13 majors in his two outings so far.Throw in Mitchell Luck, the long haired, laidback, but seriously talented half-forward into the mix and Glengarry, who have already been defeated by 92, 34 and 71 points (in a reduced game) are really up against it.

GORMANDALE V HEYFIELD

THE Gormandale scoreboard operator will also earn their fee this weekend as the Tigers, coming off a resolute performance against Rosedale,

welcome the high flying Heyfield to town. An emphatic second half last week against Sale City saw the Kangaroos double their own score while holding the Bulldogs to a mere three points which does not bode well for Gormandale.

The one saving grace for the Tigers might be that young gun Liam Heasley is likely to miss the clash with Gippsland Power commitments, after his seven goal demolition job last week for Heyfield. Also missing will be Scott Anderson who is recovery from injury. Matt Coutts played a lone hand for Gormandale with three goals last week in what was an improved performance.The Tigers managed to record 16 scoring shots for just the third time in their last 20 outings.

As well as four points there will also be bragging rights and probably a six pack of cans on the line between good mates Daniel Earl (Gormandale) and Rick Galea (Heyfield) who will be coaching against each other.

COWWARR V CHURCHILL

COWWARR will welcome Churchill on the back of three straight losses against three of the league’s better sides. After making significant improvements in season 2019 the Saints need to get a result to start building some momentum for the current season. While it is hard to see that happening in this game with Churchill looking to welcome back Ben Kearns to their undefeated side, there will not be a player in the Cougar colours taking this match for granted. Making the trip to The Warr and returning with the points has never been considered a formality for the league’s reigning premiers.

SALE CITY V WOODSIDE

THE first of the likely tighter tussles sees the high flying Wildcats from Woodside make the trek to Stephenson Park to take on Sale City. The Bulldogs will be stinging after their second-half fade out last week while the Wildcats will roll into town with Sherminator like confidence - and why

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not when they sit atop the ladder, undefeated and can lay claim to a percentage of 250.

Much interest will centre on the Woodside line up after coach Michael Duncan was able to pull off the recruiting coup of the season with Gippsland League best and fairest winner Jack Lipman pulling on the Wildcat jersey for season 2021.

He was joined last week by dual Morwell premiership coach Harmit Singh - the pair pivotal in the win. Singh will be unavailable this week due to his current coaching commitment with Warragul Industrials, but if Lipman backs up and can again free up Ryan Foat to go forward the Dogs will have their hands full. For Sale City, it will be wait-and-see on the line up front but what Bulldogs’ coach Shane Fyfe and his players can control is their ability to compete for four quarters.

With Sale City being a proud club with a raft of seasoned campaigners it would be highly unlikely spectators see anything other than a huge lift in intensity, especially on their home deck.With the Bulldogs sitting fifth courtesy of a win, a draw and a strong percentage, a win over Woodside would certainly have the deckheads up and about Saturday afternoon and instead of whispering about finals they will be rightfully speaking openly about the topic.

TTU V YARRAM

THE clash between Traralgon Tyers United and Yarram should be a cracker. TTU have been involved in a suite of close games so far this season with the biggest margin in any of their games 10 points. Unfortunately for the Bombers they have been on the wrong side of the ledger in two of those three matches. For a side that has historically kicked larger scores it is interesting to note that the Bombers have yet to get past 10 goals in a single game this year. Yarram on the other hand have managed at least a dozen per game and are coming off an 18 goal game in which they had near on 40 scoring shots. It is shaping as a classic battle of defence versus offence come Saturday.

Back at it: Yallourn Yallourn North will return to the field following the bye. Bomber forwards Dean MacDonald and Mitchell Luck (pictured) might be joined by superstar Keenan Hughes inside 50 this weekend. file photograph

A remarkable debut FOOTBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

THOSE who thought Marlion Pickett making his debut in the 2019 AFL Grand Final was the most unique way to play a first senior game might be surprised to know a local player has probably topped him.

Moe footballer Riley Baldi made what is surely the most bizarre debut in VFL, and possibly football, history last Saturday, when he was literally plucked from the crowd to pull on the boots.

Baldi, a Casey Demons listed player, had not been named in the initial starting line-up, and as his home club had the bye, he made the trip down to Punt Road Oval to watch the Demons take on Richmond.

Casey had already released their emergency players back to their home club, and as Baldi explained, all appeared to be going to plan until moments before the opening bounce.

“I rocked up 15 minutes before the game and the boys were warming up and the skipper ran over to me and asked if I could play because a player had gone down,” he said.

“I’m number 56 but I wore number 40... they didn’t have a jumper for me.

“They would have played short if I wasn’t there.”

Baldi replaced Melbourne player Jay Lockhart at the 11th hour, and in a scene usually reserved for country football, was given a spare pair of boots and socks to join the team.

Despite having absolutely no time to prepare, Baldi was able to get through the game as Casey cruised to a comfortable 13.18 (96) to 5.7 (37) victory.

The man known as Eagle started on the wing and was given time at both ends of the ground, playing half forward and back.

“It was a good win by 10 goals. Richmond are the reigning premiers in the VFL so it was a very good win,” he said.

“I found the game was high speed and very good skills considering it was raining for most of it.”

Some prominent players who took to the field for Casey included Ben Brown, Neville Jetta, Majak Daw and Sam Weideman, while Josh Caddy, Sydney Stack and Maurice Rioli Junior played for Richmond.

A sizeable crowd made its way to Punt Road Oval

Poise: Laini Galea and her Moe teammates will be looking to put together a good performance as the Lions host Bairnsdale in Round 3 of Gippsland League netball this weekend. file photogrpah

Crunch time arrives for Traralgon

Right place, right time: Moe footballer Riley Baldi made his VFL senior debut for Casey Demons on Saturday in the most bizarre circumstances. photograph casey demons as the match progressed, stopping by on their way to the MCG for the AFL match between Melbourne and Richmond..

With the AFL Demons currently undefeated, Baldi said there was a lot of positive energy coming out of the Casey camp.

“It’s a pretty good vibe, the AFL team is going good and that just seems to translate through to the VFL as well,” he said.

Moving forward, the 20 year old said he still has ambitions of getting drafted, and would see what unfolds down the track.

“I just want to play the highest standard I can,” he said.

“Whether that’s VFL or otherwise I’m happy to come back and play for Moe and see what we can do this year.”

While Baldi himself can see the funny side of his Steven Bradbury-like debut, the amount of work that has surely gone on behind the scenes to get to him playing at VFL senior level serves as a good lesson.

They say you never forget your first game, and it’s fair to say Baldi won’t be forgetting his in a hurry.

Lions welcome Bairnsdale to Moe FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

By LIAM DURKIN

MOE will return to the field for Round 3 of Gippsland League football following a week’s break.

The Lions take on Bairnsdale at home, where it will be looking to maintain its good start to the season.

With a maximum of 24 degrees forecast and a bowling green-like surface at Ted Summerton Reserve, a free flowing and highly skilled game could be on the cards - as could the sight of a number of players sporting zinc cream.

The likes of Tom Long and Kristian Jaksch could be licking their lips at the thought of getting laced out in perfect conditions, and if they are given good delivery often enough either of them are set to have a field day.

Bairnsdale come to the scene of their most famous premiership, and as it is 40 years since their 1981 flag, the current playing group might be looking to channel the spirit of that side.

Former Gippsland League MVP Simon Deery is back this season and is expected to have an impact, as is small forward Brayden McCarrey.

McCarrey plays tall and usually turns half chances into goals, so Moe defenders will need to be aware of his presence.

Traditionally Bairnsdale go all-out attack in the first quarter when playing away from home to eliminate the travel bug, so spectators could be treated to a high-risk, high-reward opening.

Tiger time: James Jacobsen was among the best players for Morwell last week. The Tigers travel to Wonthaggi in Round 3 of Gippsland League football. file photograph

MORWELL travel to Wonthaggi to take on the in form Power. The Tigers are yet to get on the board in 2021, but results in their first two games could have gone either way.

As the season still won’t fully unfold for a few weeks, this match presents an equal opportunity to both sides.

Morwell played well against Traralgon last week, with a poor third quarter arguably their only undoing in a three point loss.

The Tigers missed some gettable shots late, but if they can get over Wonthaggi on their home deck, the Traralgon game might seem like a lifetime ago.

Boyd Bailey has slotted back into the line-up seamlessly, while James Jacobsen is coming off the back of a good game.

The Power have hit the ground running so far this season with an attractive and free flowing style, although whether this is a reflection of Jarryd Blair’s coaching or simply ‘new coach syndrome’ will be discovered in the fullness of time.

TRARALGON faces Maffra at home.

While it is only Round 3, the sight of the Eagles on the bottom of the ladder is something that hasn’t happened since 1987.

Maffra will be keen to lift itself from its current position, while Traralgon will be equally keen to keep them there.

The Maroons were abuzz last week after defeating Morwell under lights, and the confidence garnered from that performance should hold them in good stead.

Matt Northe racked up the touches and his potential head-to-head battle with Eagles midfielder Danny Butcher promises to be compulsive viewing.

New players coming up from district leagues to pull on the Traralgon jumper this season such as Liam Farley and Mitch Gorman have also started to find their feet, and the Maroons might find players such as those two are able to play bigger roles with the more games they get under their belt.

ELSEWHERE, the two most western clubs Warragul and Drouin will travel to Leongatha and Sale respectively.

NETBALL

TRARALGON will need to win its Round 3 clash against Maffra in Gippsland League netball to avoid starting the season still on zero wins.

Like Maffra sitting on the bottom of the ladder in senior football, devotees of Gippsland League netball over the years can surely never recall the sight or even the thought of Traralgon potentially starting a netball season 0-3.

That being said, it is only early days in season 2021, and if the Maroons can topple Maffra on the weekend, it might be the spark that sets the fire for the next few weeks.

Traralgon veterans Stacie O’Brien and Kate French will see it as their duty to get their side over the line and secure the points at home.

A little further down the Princes Highway, Moe will take on Bairnsdale.

Both teams are coming off a week’s rest and should be feeling fresh for the encounter.

The Lions won’t have coach Peter Moody on the sidelines this week, but gun player Ramayer Gourley will be stepping up in his absence.

Morwell will travels south to Wonthaggi.

The reigning premiers will be expected to dispose of the Power with relative ease and keep them win-less this season.

If the game looks set to blow out during the third quarter, Morwell coaches Rachel Tatterson and Rachel Patterson might look to flick the bibs around and trial players in different positions.

IN other games, Drouin plays Leongatha and Sale host Warragul.

MID GIPPSLAND netball sees some good clashes on the cards.

Boolarra, coming off a week’s rest will take on Thorpdale, while competition powerhouse Morwell East make the trip to Fish Creek.

Newborough got over the line in a close game last week, and will want to go again when it plays Foster.

Elsewhere, Mirboo North make the short trip to Meeniyan, Stony Creek and Yinnar meet and Hill End journey over to Toora.

NORTH GIPPSLAND netball will be headlined by Sale City and Woodside battling it out.

Both teams are playing well currently and the margin is set to be tight.

Churchill and Glengarry are coming off a draw, and will want to take four points out of their games against Cowwarr and Yallourn Yallourn North respectively.

Rounding out games will be Gormandale at home to Heyfield and Traralgon Tyers United hosting Yarram.

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