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MINDLESS vandals targeted the iconic old Glengarry Railway Station on Monday night, leaving business owners and the local community outraged. Platform 3854 Cafe owner David Barnes arrived on Tuesday morning to find the heritage-listed building at the old station plastered with graffiti and paint. The business, which has been up and running for about six weeks, sits atop the scenic Gippsland Plains Rail Trail on

Main Street and was a labour of love for Mr Barnes and co-owner Tony McNulty. “We’ve been doing it up for about six months and it’s been going really well and people around here are loving it at the moment, so it’s just a pity,” Mr Barnes told The Express. “We had plans to open up (on Tuesday) and you can’t open when it’s like that, so with all the stuff getting around the world at the moment there’s enough going on without worrying about little nitty gritty stuff.”

Empty acrylic paint tubes and spray cans were left scattered around the cafe and the grass area around Apex Park was also torn up by car tyres. “A small business like this, we’ve got three girls working here and we’ll have to fix all of this up before we can open again,” Mr Barnes said. “That means they probably don’t get paid, they lose money, we lose income and it makes it bad for the town because it’s quite a busy spot.

Poor form: Platform 3854 Cafe co-owner David Barnes has been left saddened after vandals targeted his newly-opened business on Monday night.

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Traralgon duo’s lotto win

Bombers set to fly off?

LATROBE City Council is inviting community members to talk about a proposed battery recycling facility in Hazelwood North. A series of listening posts will be held in August to allow interested community members to engage with councillors. A planning permit application was submitted to council on February 3 for a proposed Used Lead Acid Battery recycling facility to be built at Fourth Road. Council planners have requested the applicant Chunxing provide further information on the planning application and this response must be provided by August 21. The proposed plant will require both an Environment Protection Authority works approval as well as planning permission from council in order to go ahead. “We know there has been a significant amount of interest from the community at previous information sessions,” Mayor Dan Clancey said. FULL STORY - PAGE 3

A TRARALGON duo received a $2 million surprise when they walked into work on Monday morning. The workmates’ private syndicate scored them a division one prize of $2 million at the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. They are the second division one winners from Plaza Lotto, Traralgon in the past 12 months. The duo came across the exciting results when they checked their ticket at work and said they couldn’t concentrate for the rest of the day. When asked what they would do with their winnings the pair revealed they would no longer be workmates, with one using the money to retire. “We run a bit of a social club, and we buy tickets here and there,” the syndicate leader said. “We usually buy one ticket each week but always into different games. “We’re both still in shock. I’ll definitely use my share to pay off my mortgage.” FULL STORY - PAGE 5

POWERHOUSE Yallourn Yallourn North is the latest club to declare it is looking to defect from the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League. On Tuesday night, the Bombers executive confirmed it had sought and received permission from AFL Gippsland to “explore options” for season 2021 and beyond. President Evan Sheekey said the club was in discussions with its members regarding the recommendations of the AFL Victoria-commissioned G25 Strategy, which included a proposed merger of the Alberton and Mid Gippsland leagues. “We have not made any decisions regarding moving anywhere, we are only exploring options available to us. If/ when decisions are made our members, players and supporters will be consulted prior,” he said. “We are committed to maintaining our professional approach to the future of our club. Our club is committed to transparency with our members, players and supporters.” FULL STORY - VALLEY SPORT

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Station targeted in vandal attack

Good weekend ahead By TESSA RANDELLO

FOLLOWING weeks of wet, wintry weather in the Latrobe Valley, mild conditions are predicted for this weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top of 16 degrees for Saturday and 18 for Sunday, with a 10 to 20 per cent chance of rain. But enjoy it while it lasts as the mercury is tipped to plunge early next week.

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There is a high chance of rain and a top of 11 degrees predicted for Tuesday, with an estimated rainfall of one to five millimetres. The Valley has not recorded a temperature above 14.5 degrees in the last fortnight. Yesterday delivered an especially chilly morning with the BOM reporting a minimum temperature of five degrees at 7.30am as fog blanketed large parts of the region.

“The good thing about it is we’ve given three girls jobs, and with all the stuff going on, they need it.” Platform 3854 leases the premises from the Gippsland Plans Rail Trail and Mr Barnes estimates the 1883 building will need to be repainted entirely, costing thousands of dollars. “Because it’s a heritage building we can’t just do whatever we want, so we’ll always run everything we do by the railway society,” he said. “This is run by volunteers, so they only do it because they love doing it but when you come in and see that it probably deters them.” Mr Barnes is also the publican across the road at The Glengarry Hotel and said vandalism was an increasing cause of

concern for local business owners and the community. The old station has been targeted in the past, with vandals last year defacing the then-vacant building on two separate occasions. “I would like to see a lot more lighting around the area in Glengarry because there is a lot of this sort of stuff going on,” he said. “Maybe some cameras in the park, we just need different things that can deter people from doing these sorts of things. “We’ve got some cameras over there (at the pub) and we’re going to have a little look later on, so hopefully we will be able to notice who they are and we’ll be handing that onto police.” Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to phone the Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

Two cases at Bupa

BUPA Traralgon confirmed that a staff member and resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday. More than 100 staff and residents were tested over the weekend after a health professional who visited the aged care residence tested positive to the virus. No one else has tested positive at the facility. The health professional was not symptomatic during their visit to Bupa Traralgon on June 16. The two positive cases were added to the Latrobe Valley’s coronavirus tally on

Monday, bringing the total number of active cases to six in the region. Bupa said it has been in contact with all residents to confirm the positive tests and all residents and staff will undergo a second round of testing. Bupa confirmed the resident had been transferred to hospital following discussions with their family and a GP. The Outbreak Management Plan remains in place at Bupa Traralgon, including increased cleaning of the home and the use of personal protective equipment.

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THE fabled pot of gold at the end of the rainbow may well be found in Traralgon. Celebratory banners have been an almost permanent fixture at two lotto outlets in the 3844 area in recent months, with each laying claim to the sale of multiple division one winning tickets. A pair of Traralgon workmates who took a share of the top prize in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TattsLotto draw purchased their winning ticket at Plaza Lotto. The outlet, located at Stockland Plaza, has sold two division-onewinning tickets in the last year, one of which is yet to be claimed. Co-owner Ann Hanson said the most recent winning ticket sale was cause again to break out the champagne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It does give you a sense of celebration that something really good is happening,â&#x20AC;? Ms Hanson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do try and be as quiet about it as we can for privacy and confidentially reasons, but we do mention that we have sold it and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a notice to say weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold it until we get a big banner.â&#x20AC;? But the matter of which employee at Plaza Lotto has the Midas touch is still up for debate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all want to know basically who sold the tickets to be able to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;well weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones who sold itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of rivalry there among us,â&#x20AC;? she said. Across at Traralgon News and

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Jackpot: Traralgon Plaza Lotto co-owner Ann Hanson sold another division one winning ticket at the weekend. photographs hayley mills Lotto, owners have given the store the moniker of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lucky Shopâ&#x20AC;?. An astounding 49 division-onewinning tickets have been sold at the Franklin Street outlet over the years and Tatts manager Angela Temple has good reason to believe the magical 50th is around the corner.

Winning form: Traralgon Newsagency and Lotto on Franklin Street has sold 49 division one-winning tickets over the years and Tatts manager Angela Temple (left) believes the 50th is not too far away.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have people that come from different towns just to come here and buy their tickets,â&#x20AC;? Ms Temple said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People see that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold another winning ticket on Facebook and they come in and want to know what type of ticket it is and if it was a syndicate or a quick pick and that type of thing.â&#x20AC;? Traralgon News and Lottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last golden ticket was sold in June, but that particular draw will go down in memory as one of the most incredible ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That night we sold a first division, second division, a couple of third divisions, and fourth, fifth and sixth division tickets,â&#x20AC;? Ms Temple said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We paid out almost the entire prize pool, so that was absolutely amazing.â&#x20AC;? Naturally, there is also a correlation between the sale of a winning ticket and a rush of customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a division one or two you do get a lot more people coming in, especially after they read about it on Facebook or in the paper,â&#x20AC;? Ms Temple said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always good that someone down here wins, especially if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it at first, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a bit of excitement, especially with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on at the moment.â&#x20AC;?

A TRARALGON duo received a $2 million surprise when they walked into work on Monday morning. The workmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; private syndicate scored them a division one prize of $2 million at the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TattsLotto draw. They are the second division one winners from Plaza Lotto, Traralgon in the last year. The duo came across the exciting results when they checked their ticket at work and said they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concentrate for the rest of the day. When asked what they would do with their winning the pair revealed they would no longer be workmates, with one using the money to retire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We run a bit of a social club, and we buy tickets here and there,â&#x20AC;? the syndicate leader said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually buy one ticket each week but always into different games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both still in shock. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll definitely use my share to pay off my mortgage.â&#x20AC;? The happy pair, who wish to remain anonymous, purchased their winning entry at Plaza Lotto, Kiosk 4 at Stockland Traralgon. Plaza Lotto co-owner Bobbie Hutchison said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;so excited to have sold another division one winning entry so soon after the last one.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been telling all of our customers and they are really excited weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sold another one too. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great news for our customers and the local area,â&#x20AC;? Ms Hutchison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to our winners. We are really happy for them and we hope they continue to play every week with us.â&#x20AC;?

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BUNNINGS has misinterpreted the concept of ‘illegal logging’ in its ban on VicForests’ native hardwood products, its action apparently more a cynical marketing exercise, according to author and forestry scientist Mark Poynter. Mr Poynter, writing in Online Opinion and Daily Timber News, said Bunnings, with its “zero tolerance” to illegally logged timber, had justified the company’s ban decision by a May Federal Court ruling. This found VicForests guilty of breaching Victoria’s Code of Practice for Timber Production, which Bunnings said was contrary to their customers’ expectations that “the timber they purchase is sourced from responsible and legal forestry operations”. Mr Poynter, a professional forester with 40 years’ experience, said illegal logging was generally characterised as secretive felling of trees and extraction of logs from lands where it is not legally permitted. “This involves operations that are unapproved, unplanned, unsupervised, non-compliant to environmental regulations, and with no attempt made to regenerate the harvested site,” he said. “However, none of this applies to VicForests’ timber production operations, which are legally approved, pre-planned, highly regulated, regenerated after harvest, and occur only in State Forest zones which allow sustainable timber production.” Nevertheless, Mr Poynter said the recent Federal Court decision effectively rules that VicForests’ past and planned future timber harvesting operations were ‘unlawful’ even if not matching the accepted view of illegal logging. This was largely because the court found they breach a clause in the Code of Practice relating to the ‘precautionary principle’ in relation to two endangered wildlife species. Mr Poynter said ‘precautionary principle’ under the Victorian Code of Practice meant that when contemplating decisions that will affect the

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environment, careful evaluation of management options must be undertaken wherever practical to avoid serious or irreversible damage to the environment. The risk-weighted consequences of various options had to be properly assessed.When dealing with threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. Mr Poynter said while the Federal Court ruling represented a Judge’s adverse interpretation of the degree to which VicForests adheres to the ‘precautionary principle’ clause, that clause has been part of the Code of Practice for at least 13 years. “Over this period,VicForests’ planning, protocols and practices have been certified to the world’s largest forest certification scheme (PEFC/

background context was ignored. “This is arguably what the Federal Court’s 400-page ruling is based on, given its unhealthy over-reliance on ANU scientific papers which have typically ignored or grossly overstated the scale and proportional extent of timber production,” he said. Mr Poynter said there were very strong grounds to appeal against how the Federal Court had re-interpreted VicForests’ adherence to the Code of Practice in a manner that is so out-of-step with the past. For now, Bunnings maintained it would still stock native hardwood timber from interstate. “This demonstrates a lack of understanding, because unless this ruling is overturned there will be no interstate timber industry left,” he said. Bunnings would have to source all their hardwood products from developing countries where environmental protection was less stringent. “Merbau is one of Bunnings biggest sellers, but is classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as ‘facing a high risk of extinction in the wild’ with an additional note that: The species has been exploited so intensively for timber that few sizeable natural stands remain’,” Mr Poynter said. In contrast, mountain ash - Vic Ash, the only hardwood sold by Bunnings - still occupied 97 per cent of its preEuropean range. As a species, it was rated by the IUCN as “of least concern”, defined as “widespread and abundant”. Mr Poynter said Bunnings’ Victorian timber ban appeared to be little more than a cynical attempt to re-position their brand as friendly to its ‘environmentally-aware’ customers. “It is hard not to view this as an exercise in shallow virtue-signalling with potentially dire repercussions for an Australian regional industry, but with precious little, if any, real conservation benefit. Is this what Bunnings’ customers really want?” he said.

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Responsible Wood in Australia),” he said. This involved “regular independent audits which have never raised any serious questions about its adherence to the Code’s ‘precautionary principle’ clause”. Mr Poynter said VicForests, at Victorian Government directive, had been trying for at least five years to obtain Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification (the world’s second largest scheme) in a bid to appease ‘green’ activist stakeholders who prefer that certification scheme. “VicForests has yet to attain FSC certification primarily because these stakeholders have maintained multiple overlapping legal challenges against VicForests safe in the knowledge that the FSC cannot certify an entity while it is constantly defending itself against allegations of malpractice, irrespective of their merit,” he said. Also, since 2014, following the recommendations of the Victorian Government’s Leadbeater’s Possum Advisory Group, Mr Poynter said VicForests had greatly raised efforts to identify the presence of threatened species before timber harvesting and to then exclude harvesting from places where they are found. “The relative abundance of these ostensibly threatened species has led to substantial areas of new reserves being created, which has reduced the already limited portion of suitable forest to which VicForests has access,” he said. Along with the impact of recent bushfires, this had decreased the annual timber harvest to low levels not seen since World War II. Mr Poynter emphasised most of Victoria’s public forests and their wildlife were already in reserves. VicForests only had access 6 per cent of Victoria’s 7.1 million hectares of public native forest. “It is fanciful to claim that VicForests’ operations have any significant impact on the whole of any local environmental value,” he said. This could only be considered a ‘serious or irreversible threat’ to any environmental value if such

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New look: Stockdale Road Primary School student Dean Read, 10, had his dreadlocks chopped off to raise money for Cancer Council Australia. photographs hayley mills A BRAVE yet nervous 10-yearold from Traralgon has chopped off his dreadlocks last week to raise money for a good cause. Stockdale Road Primary School Grade 5 student Dean Read underwent a new haircut in front of his family and peers at a school assembly last Friday afternoon. The event marked the end of eight weeks of fundraising where Dean raised $4058 for Cancer Council Australia. He made the choice to chop off his locks after expressing his desire to support fellow youngsters who are battling the disease. “I don’t think it’s really fair that kids don’t get to play what we get to play, like soccer and football, they’re just stuck in hospital,” Dean told The Express. This wasn’t the first time Dean has participated in an event

Cutting it close: Dean Read’s brother Nathan, 6 and sister Breanna, 12, with hairdresser Tania Fricker cut his head at Stockdale Road Primary School last week. raising awareness about life threatening conditions. “I have done the Ice Bucket Challenge, I have done Relay for Life and I wanted to do something else,” Dean said.

Dean’s initial aim was to raise $3000, a figure his mum Kelly thought was out of reach. “He actually said to me he wanted to raise $3000 but I said ‘why don’t we make it a little more realistic and make it $1000’, but he has absolutely smashed it,” Ms Read said. Dean’s mum and dad expressed pride at their son embarking on the fundraising initiative. “I’m sad to see the dreads go, but he decided he wanted to do it,” Ms Read said. “We’re very, very proud. It’s a good cause.” With this challenge behind him, Dean already has one eye on a potential next fundraising assignment. “I might grow my hair really long and then I might do it again, maybe I’ll cut my hair in high school,” he said.

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SWORDS (Wilson) - Axel James was born on July 14 at LRH to Cody and Jessie of Traralgon.

RYRIE (Duff) - Ava Lee was born on April 14 at LRH to Chloe and Corey of Moe.

HARRISON (Kennett) - Connor Matthew was born on June 17 at LRH to Jesse and Amy of Moe.

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DAVIDSON (Baxter) - Ella Maree was born on May 22 at LRH to Dennis and Erin of Traralgon.

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A SUSHI and ramen bar that was forced to shut three Gippsland stores last week due to fears about possible coronavirus contamination has re-opened to the public. Pika Sushi owner Michael Worden said the chain’s Morwell and Traralgon stores would open for dinner service tonight after a commercial deep clean across all stores. Its stores on Commercial Road in Morwell, Franklin Street in Traralgon and York Street in

Sale were closed pending results of COVID-19 testing, which have all returned negative. “These are tough times we’re all going through, and recently we’ve had a situation where some of our staff members may have been in contact with COVID-19.Turns out that all the tests have come back negative,” Mr Worden said. “While we were waiting for the results, we did a deep clean of all of our shops here in Morwell, Traralgon and Sale. “As there was no direct danger to our customers we thought the

best thing to do was close for the safety of our community, staff and everyone else involved in our stores.” Mr Worden said the business was buoyed by the outpouring of support from customers and the broader community in the wake of the closure last week. “Thank you for your understanding and support during this time and we look forward to serving you again,” he said. “We want to say thank you, from all of us here at Pika Sushi, and take care and stay safe.”

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Supporting local businesses I would ask that the community think of our local traders who employ local people, and support them at every opportunity. We have a fantastic Latrobe Valley business community with a lot of our local organisations changing the way they work and offering delivery and online services. If you need something, ask yourself – can I get this locally? When you do, you will also be supporting local jobs and businesses into the future.

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Defibrillators installed in Gippsland towns

GIPPSLAND residents are in safer hands after the installation of five new defibrillators. The 24-hour publicly accessible life-saving devices have been fitted at Trafalgar, Thorpdale, Yarragon, Ellinbank and Longwarry, thanks to generous donations from the community. The Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which are in alarmed cabinets, are used to shock the heart back into rhythm following a cardiac arrest. At Trafalgar, the AED is located at the Criterion Hotel. At Thorpdale, the AED is located at Thorpdale Bakery. Both were funded by the Trafalgar and District Community Bank. At Yarragon, the AED is located at the Yarragon Lions Op Shop. It was funded by Yarragon Lions and Warragul Ambulance Auxiliary. Ambulance Victoria Paramedic Community Support co-ordinator Ross Salathiel said they were a welcome addition and would make a real difference to the area. “We are so grateful for the fundraising efforts of local groups who have helped make these AEDs a reality,” Mr Salathiel said. “Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops beating and it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. “Minutes matter in cardiac arrest and the sooner a person receives CPR and the application of a defibrillator, the better their chances of survival.

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“Bystanders are the critical first link in the chain of survival and can keep patients alive before highly-trained paramedics arrive.” Mr Salathiel said anyone could use the AEDs, regardless of whether they have received training. “Simply open it up and follow the instructions. It is safe and will not allow a shock to be given unless necessary,” he said. The defibrillators have been registered on the Ambulance Victoria website, which allows Triple Zero calltakers to direct people to the nearest device in a medical emergency. If your community is interested in fundraising for an AED, or you have one that isn’t accessible or registered, please call the PCSC phone for help on 0438 796 835.

Walhalla tours take a break

WALHALLA tour operators are taking a break while Melbourne and Mitchell Shire is under lockdown. Walhalla Ghost Tours announced it aimed to resume once lockdowns had been lifted, and the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine has also been put into hiatus.

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FARMERS in Central and East Gippsland are being urged to apply for assistance through the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant now, to help prepare their farm business for the future. Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey and Gippsland accountant Colin Wright from Phillipson

Hiatus: Walhalla tour operators are taking a break while Melbourne and Mitchell Shire is under lockdown. photograph hayley mills Fletcher will discuss the benefits of using available assistance for business planning in drought and dry seasons in the second Gippsland Winter AgChat session - ‘Farm Business Management - looking ahead’ - on Tuesday, August 4 at 1.15pm. Assistance of up to $5000 is available for business decision-making activities under the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant. Applications for this grant will close on Friday, August 28 or when funds are fully expended, whichever comes first. In addition, a range of financial assistance is available for bushfire-affected farmers including the $75,000 Emergency Bushfire Primary Industries Grant and the Small Business Bushfire Support Grants (up to $10,000). Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey emphasised the importance of getting it right when making hard business decisions in tough times. “I can’t emphasise enough the importance of seeking independent expert advice when making decisions associated with drought and bushfire recovery,” he said. “A fresh set of eyes can make all the difference and will help you identify the benefits, pitfalls and hidden costs of making critical decisions in the face of difficult circumstances.” Mr Wright will cover a range of topics including a stocktake of the farm business, identifying short and long-term priorities for

the farm business, restructuring farm debt using Rural Investment Corporation Drought loans and succession planning. To register or join the Gippsland Winter AgChat call (03) 9070 6482 and enter the PIN 166 941 5533. For more information about drought and dry seasonal conditions support or bushfire recovery call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Sacred Heart Church to celebrate 50 years

IN November 2020, the Morwell Catholic Parish will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the current Sacred Heart Church and they are looking for any photos, newspaper clippings etc. which showcase the previous and new churches, eg the building of the churches, significant events such as baptisms, weddings to name a few that have taken place. Any items will be scanned and returned safely to their owner. Please contact Mario on 0412 411 719 or Shirley 0409 436 019 if you are able to assist.

Photography and artwork competition

THE Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve committee of management is holding a photograph and

artwork competition for primary and secondary school students. Students may enter either a photograph of nature taken within the reserve or an artwork inspired by nature within the reserve. A selection of high quality entries will be used to produce a 2021 calendar featuring the reserve. The committee has received funding from the CFA and EnergyAustralia to print 1000 copies of the calendar which will be distributed free within the local community. There are great prizes to be won so get your entries in before the August 31 closing date. For further information visit the ‘Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve,’ Facebook page where you will find a copy of the competition flyer, or you can email the reserve at ehhbr.competition @gmail.com.

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

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THIS is regarding the front page story about the CFMEU’s log truck blockade of the Traralgon Bunnings store last Wednesday (The Express, July 23). I noticed that the story omitted the fact that Bunnings ended the VicForests timber contract due to their repeated logging breaches, as found in the Supreme Court last month, with five further court challenges against them still yet to be heard. Until VicForests can improve their practices by sourcing only from sustainable timber plantations, and obtaining FSC accreditation, I applaud Bunnings’ decision to stop supporting illegal logging of our native forests. The impact of Bunnings’ decision on local jobs is negligible as they only sell a small portion of VicForests’ total harvest. It is up to VicForests to bring their practices into line with the law. VicForests should not be punishing their workers for this forseeable consequence of their own management decisions. VicForests workers should be directing their concerns to VicForests. Shirley Williams, Traralgon

Loving our feature stories

JUST wanted to say that I have been enjoying the articles written about people in our local area in times past, e.g - Gil Tipping’s articles in particular and also the recent article by Hayley Mills on Marian Hitchins from Moe. Thank you for interesting reading especially in this time of a global pandemic. Heidi Gifford, Traralgon

Quarantine quandary

ON March 22, 2020, Gippsland Resource Group Inc wrote to the Premier and the Minister for Health suggesting a quarantine island in Gippsland for COVID-19. It was not until late May that a response was received from the Deputy Secretary for Health stating that from

March 28, quarantine was undertaken in Melbourne hotels. The response clearly showed that no other options were considered by the Minister for Health. Since all current cases of coronavirus in Victoria potentially stem from these Melbourne hotels, we suggest that in future, Melbourne-centric decision makers give consideration to the wider Victorian community. Dr Christine Sindt, Gippsland Resource Group Inc president

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FRANK and I would like to thank all the people that lent assistance at the accident that took place on March 28, 2020 at the roundabout of Kay and Church streets in Traralgon. The man that looked in the window and asked if we were OK, the lady that checked Frank’s pulse and got him out of the car and all the people that helped him until the ambulance arrived, I cannot thank you enough. Michelle, who phoned my daughter and sat with me until ambulance assistance arrived. To the amazing ambulance crew on the ground and in the air, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The young ambulance girl that promised Frank you would come and check on me, I will never forget the tears in your eyes, what can I say, you couldn’t have had a harder job! To the police that attended the accident and the police who phoned to inquire how we were doing, your concern is appreciated. The doctors, nurses and staff at LRH that helped me, you were so compassionate and I couldn’t have been better looked after. The doctors and nurses at the Alfred ICU, your tireless efforts and level support are second to none. Doctors and nurses in the Austin Spinal Ward you are an amazing team and credit to your profession. You helped Frank physically and mentally, and set him on his road to recovery. The Royal Talbot Rehabilitation

where Frank is currently are doing a great job in their endeavour to get Frank home. These doctors, nurses and staff are so talented in their fields. To our much-loved daughters Simone and Tisher, and our son-in-laws Ross and Chris, OMG, what an amazing job you did dealing with the all the medical staff. To Alastair and Ann for transporting me up and down to Melbourne, when I am unable to drive myself, I can’t thank you enough. Thank you to family and friends for their kind wishes, and offers of help. Shirley Kolcze, Traralgon

National Pain Week

CHRONIC pain affects more than 3.2 million Australians, and is arguably one of the world’s fastest growing conditions. It can significantly affect quality of life and mental wellbeing, often leading to isolation and feelings of hopelessness. This week is National Pain Week, and Chronic Pain Australia, the peak national grassroots voice of Australians living with chronic pain, is launching two important new resources to help educate and reduce stigma in the community. They include a video series called Faces of Pain, which tells the stories of everyday Australians living with chronic pain, as well as a new booklet called Understanding Chronic Pain to explain what pain is and how best to manage it. These can be found at www. national painweek.org.au. During National Pain Week, people living with chronic pain are also encouraged to share their experiences and ideas at chronicpainaustralia.org. au/ofrum or on social media using the hashtag #NPW2020 Jarrod McMaugh, Chronic Pain Australia president

Australians remember the ‘forgotten war’

ON July 27, we commemorated the more than 17,000 Australians who

fought in defence of South Korea during the first open conflict of the Cold War - the Korean War. The Korean War started on June 25, 1950 and despite still recovering from the impact of the Second World War, Australia was the second of 21 nations to commit troops, ships, aircraft and medical units in defence of South Korea. For three years, one month and two days personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army

and the Royal Australian Air Force served as part of the United Nations (UN) multinational force fighting with distinction in an unrelenting war of attrition. More than 150 Australian nursing sisters served both in Korea and Japan, where they treated the wounded and sick. Some 1500 casualties were suffered during the war and post-Armistice period, which tragically included the deaths of more than 350 Australians.

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‘SAFETY A PRIORITY OF CBD UPGRADES’ Danny Stevens: Come out to Churchill and sit in Howard Ave for a while! It’s marked at 40kmh,

yet we regularly have cars and bikes speeding through at well over 80. Until they can read the signs nothing will work. Mary Gwynne: Wish something was done about the speed limit on Princes Drive, even using the pedestrian crossing is not safe with close encounters of vehicles not stopping when the lights change. Terry Giblett: Traralgon, Argyle St, the U-turn across the Hwy to get to Aldi and those other shops in that area. It’s a death trap waiting to happen. Alison Huiswaard: More revenue raising. ‘BUPA ACTIVATES OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT PLAN AFTER VISITOR TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19’ Martin Taylor: Hey folks, before we go stringing this doctor up, we need to consider the reported facts. That he or she was visiting, was wearing PPE and had not tested positive prior to the visit. This was afterwards. There is far too much mob mentality on social media. And yes, I’m probably guilty of it too. Leon Robinson: If they were wearing a mask then it shouldn’t have transmitted, so the medical experts say. If the visiting doctor wasn’t wearing one she obviously doesn’t believe they work or had total disregard for the residents of the site. Jessy Cations: So where do the staff isolate

VicForests timber decision

Loved the yarn: One of today’s letter writers expressed how much she enjoyed the story on Newborough’s Marian Hitchins in Monday’s edition of The Express. photograph hayley mills

An agreement for an Armistice was reached on July 19, 1953 between the UN and communist forces and the date for the signing was set for July 27, 1953. Australian forces remained in Korea until 1957 as part of a multination peacekeeping force. The Korean War is sometimes referred to the ‘forgotten war’, as it occurred between the large scale Second World War and the first war to be broadcast on television, the Vietnam War.

Each year on July 27, we remember all who served, and all who lost their lives and it is my hope that these men and women, and their families, know that they are not forgotten. To all of Australia’s Korean War veterans, we thank you for your service. Lest we forget. Darren Chester MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

Wind farm on the agenda

OSMI will build the Delburn Wind Farm (DWF) in the HVP plantation with the towns of Hazelwood, Yinnar, Hernes Oak, Narracan, Thorpdale, Driffield, Delburn, Darlimurla, and Boolarra surrounding it. Recently, OSMI has been writing newsletters outlining their planning process and the supposed benefits for the closest neighbours.

It is not so much what OSMI say in these newsletters, but what they have not said that I would like to address. OSMI have partnered with HVP. Are you aware that they are investigating more wind farms within other HVP sites across Latrobe Valley and beyond? OSMI are developers only and will not build or operate these wind farms. They only prepare reports, plans and get the permit, then on-sell to whoever will buy. Then they start up again with a new project. Latrobe Valley and Gippsland, your area may be the next project on their agenda. OSMI will build the largest turbines in Australia, 33 turbines 250m tall with 180m diameter flickering blades, as close as 1km to homes, and all within 5kms to nearly 2000 homes. Turbines at Toora are 100m tall, Hazelwood stacks were 137m tall. Compare that to the The Rialto, at 250m. None of OSMI’s newsletters tell you there are more than 5000 neighbours within 5km. DWF will also border Morwell, Moe, and Mirboo Nth, as close as 6km to these towns. OSMI said that it “values the community’s contribution to the development of the Delburn Wind Farm, and is engaging with the community to ensure that the Delburn Wind Farm project is well supported”. But OSMI spent two years in talks with HVP before they told the local communities of their plans. Far from being well supported, most people closest to the DWF do not want it and do not approve of where it is to be sited. OSMI won’t tell you that Boolarra held a poll last year to determine how the town felt about it and 76 per cent of voters said no to the wind farm. Nearly all the residents in the 103 homes within 1-2km of the turbines are opposed to DWF and are members of the Strzelecki Community Alliance (SCA), a group of 1000 residents that oppose the wind farm. Many of the members live within 3km and all oppose the siting of the

DWF in a pine plantation, not least for the added fire risk of an industrial sized wind farm and its battery storage plant. OSMI talked about their “neighbour profit sharing” scheme in a recent newsletter. What they didn’t mention is that any payments will be taxable income so many may end up with only half the amount promised. There are 103 homes within 1-2km of these turbines, 317 homes within 3kms and nearly 2000 homes within 5km. OSMI state their profit sharing for homes within 2km will be between $2500-$6500 per annum depending on closeness and numbers of turbines, but the real figure would be much less if shared between 317 homes and not 103 homes. OSMI based their payment model on homes up to 2km only, and made it clear that the total funds will be fixed whether homes up to 3km are included or not. I have requested more information from OSMI on their scheme but they have provided only basic details, and can’t even tell me how they intend their payments to be indexed. By contrast Hexham Wind Farm in SW Victoria will have turbines up to 250m too, but have designed it with a 1.5km buffer and offer residents up to 6kms between $2600 to just over $20,000pa, CPI indexed. OSMI will be applying for their permit soon, then residents have only one month to object. It is more important than ever for the people in the communities near DWF to prepare, fight and make our voices heard. If you think you’re not going to see any turbines, think again! Townships who will see up to 33 turbines include Morwell, Traralgon, Churchill, Yinnar South, Mirboo North, Budgeree, Mardan, Tyers, Glengarry, Toongabbie and Rawson (among others). If you would like more information on how this will impact you, please go to the SCA website, www.strzelecki communityalliance.com Angela Noone, Boolarra

Online comments while awaiting test results? At home with their families who work and go to school in our local area? Not vilifying the staff at all, just wondering if health authorities have thought of that. ‘FARMERS MARKET RETURNS’ Andrew Mapleback: All these people complaining about farmers markets going ahead had better not be going to an indoor supermarket to buy all their fruit and veg! I personally love them and will be going to the Traralgon farmers market as I did last weekend to the Warragul one because I would much rather be outdoors than inside a supermarket. JonMaxine Knight: This is the way to shop. There is evidence to suggest being outside is safest with lower probability of infection. Indoors in stale air is the worst place to be. Stay out of shopping centres and supermarkets, shop at outdoor markets. Jesse Jackway: Can’t be worse than Bunnings. ‘SUSHI BAR SHUTS THREE GIPPSLAND STORES AMID COVID-19 INFECTION FEARS’ Al Ed: It is reassuring to see that businesses are being responsive to instructions to close down and taking measures to protect their staff and local communities. Hopefully testing results show that this doesn’t lead to an outbreak.

Wayne Van Heerewaarden: The owners of this business should be absolutely commended for their actions! Putting people before profit ... well done. Once they re-open and have the all clear this is exactly the type of business locals need to show their support to! It will also soften the blow for their lost profits etc. Matthew Davidson: Great sushi place, will be supporting them once they re-open. Julie Hill: And they have great food... loving that they are doing home delivery! ‘PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONCERNS’ Stephen Bover-Groen: I know people visiting friends in lockdown areas using their own cars getting waved through everyday. I also know people who have used the trains to do the same, saying it’s for medical yet walked around Lygon St, the Crown and weren’t stopped, weren’t questioned and yet they jumped back on the train and came back to Traralgon. It’s a pure joke. Lockdown properly and if not from the area don’t allow in or out. Neil Linda Perkins: My concern is for all the students who travel on the train to schools in Trafalgar, Warragul and Drouin. They should have a carriage on their own to protect them. Too many Melb metro people making their way to Gippsland by road and rail. This needs to stop immediately. Christine Hardy: We had to see a specialist

in Box Hill last week, no one was stopped on the way back home to Paynesville. Jan Smith: One of the biggest issues is that there are lots of back roads and they are not blocked. ‘TALES OF THE VALLEY: AYGEE TURNS 70 AND IS STILL GOING STRONG’ Mick Bren: A very interesting and worthwhile story about a dedicated Latrobe Valley family business. Glenn Mayer: Great memories from my childhood. Karen Soall: My mum and brother used to work for them when they were in Tanjil St. Gordon Curran: Great memories of up to 70 years ago having the annual bottles scrub with the bristle bottle brush until they were bright and shiny, and then taking them down to the factory for a new lot. Well done Aygee! Ian Ewart: A people company working together. ‘CALL FOR CORONAVIRUS CASE NUMBERS BY POSTCODE’ Jannette Langley: Why do we need to know which town a positive person lives in? They should be home isolating from the time they have had the test. Should we not practice distancing and hygiene anyway regardless if someone has it in the community? Best practice would be

to imagine everyone around you has it so you remember to take precautions. Paul Gray: Want it on the Mornington Peninsula as well. Pretty much 50km from Mount Eliza to Portsea. It would be good to know how many of the current cases were in our immediate area. I am tipping it may change behaviour, if there was cases in your postcode I’d suggest there would be less trips to the shops for “essential” items. James Ruff: Postcode reporting is useless in Latrobe Valley though. Look at the spread of 3825, 3840 and 3844. It’s no better than the current method. Kai Maxfield: She answers the reason why it’s not as part of her reasoning. Due to the small population density, people are likely to travel outside of their postcode on a regular basis, due to the need for essential supplies or activities. Magrat Garlick: Assume everyone has it. Problem solved. Dallas McCraw: We’d all be better off acting as if it is present in our postcodes whether we “know” or not. Since selfish people are still travelling about in the community for day trips between being tested and getting a positive result and some people don’t even show symptoms but can still pass it on.

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TOTAL 34

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Eureka Garages & Sheds

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Richmond Carlton Port Adelaide Brisbane Nth Melbourne St Kilda West Coast GWS Giants Collingwood

JASON BURSLEM

Bulldogs Carlton Port Adelaide Brisbane Nth Melbourne St Kilda West Coast Gold Coast Collingwood

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

TOTAL 43 ANTHONY DUNNE

Gippsland Locksmiths

24 Buckley Street Morwell

Phone 5133 9722 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 45

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

TOTAL 42

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Richmond Carlton Port Adelaide Bensons Timber & Brisbane Hardware Nth Melbourne St Kilda West Coast 61-69 Latrobe Rd, Morwell GWS Giants Phone 5133 9477 Collingwood Tips for the week 7

Richmond Hawthorn Port Adelaide Traralgon Tyrepower Essendon Nth Melbourne St Kilda Geelong Cnr Princes Highway & Standing Drive GWS Giants Phone 5174 9344 Collingwood Tips for the week 5

PETER THOMSON

TONY MANN

TOTAL 41 LOCKIE WHITE

Morwell RSL MORWELL

RSL

Crn Tarwin & Elgin Street Morwell

Phone 5134 2455 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 41

Richmond Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Nth Melbourne St Kilda West Coast GWS Giants Collingwood

Bulldogs Carlton Melbourne Saviges Road Fast & Easy Brisbane Nth Melbourne Sydney West Coast 8 Saviges Road, Moe GWS Giants Phone 5126 4004 Collingwood Tips for the week 5

KELLY SHIRREFF

TOTAL 44

TOTAL 46 CHERYL JOYCE

Cleaners World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

Phone 5176 2000 Tips for the week 6

Richmond Carlton Port Adelaide Essendon Nth Melbourne St Kilda Geelong GWS Giants Collingwood

SIMON VELLA

Vella Designer Cabinets

168 Waterloo Road, Moe

Phone 5127 4177 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 40

TOTAL 39

Richmond Hawthorn LV Roofing Supplies Port Adelaide Brisbane Nth Melbourne Sydney Geelong 4 Short Street Traralgon GWS Giants Phone 4109 1610 Collingwood Tips for the week 6

BEN RICHARDSON

Richmond Carlton Port Adelaide Essendon Adelaide Sydney Geelong GWS Giants Fremantle

Bulldogs Carlton Melbourne J&S Caravan Services Brisbane Nth Melbourne St Kilda West Coast Lot 1/1, 117 Traralgon-Maffra Road Traralgon GWS Giants Phone 0447 518 300 Collingwood Tips for the week 5

JOSH HAWKINS

TOTAL 37

TOTAL 40

LEADER BOARD

Terry Raymond............................. Raymond .............................49 49 Russell Northe.............................. Northe..............................46 46 Matt Stroud Stroud.................................... ....................................46 46 Lockie White.................................. White..................................46 46 Chris Clark ..................................... .....................................45 45 Brenton Wight Wight............................... ...............................45 45 Kelly Shirreff.................................. Shirreff..................................44 44 James Hitchins ............................43 ............................43 Jason Burslem ............................. .............................42 42 Anthony Dunne............................. Dunne .............................42 42 Annette Vogt Vogt.................................. ..................................42 42 Shane Connaughton ..................41 .................. 41 Tony Mann...................................... Mann......................................41 41 Peter Thomson Thomson............................. .............................41 41 Cheryl Joyce ................................. .................................40 40 Ben Richardson ...........................40 ...........................40 Simon Vella.................................... Vella ....................................39 39 Josh Hawkins............................... Hawkins ...............................37 37 Pepper Camera ............................36 ............................36 Tonya Ryan..................................... Ryan.....................................34 34

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COLLECTABLE pocket knives, vast range on hand, also have fixed blades in stock incl. Rambo Bowie knives, must be 18+ yrs to Small squares, good quality pasture hay, $250 pack of Aluminium 1870x2000cm, buy. Ph 0434 293 137. 21 bales. 0408 514 059. incl. wire screen, very good condition. $80. Phone 0419 398 531. MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S issue HOSPITAL bed, electric All classifications before Custom-made, Aus. Red fold up and down, for Cedar rocker, 110x580cm back and feet, P.M. 268, 12.30pm Friday, except W, good mattress, $350. alternative mattress for Personal Notices, NEWSPRINT Phone 0419 398 531. replacement system and which includes Deaths GMS pump for mattress, REEL ENDS worth $5000, sell for and Funerals, may be Price: $11 GST incl. $3000 o.n.o. free delivery. placed up until 5pm Friday Available at the Phone 0473 753 190. Funeral Services only Dry, split mixed species, Latrobe Valley includes Iron bark. Deliv. may place Death and Express Office 21 George Street Funeral notices up until all areas. 0439 206 925. Morwell 7.30am Monday mornings Beautify your garden. Bulk Enquiries: quantity available, $25m3. THURSDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 5135 4444 combo, Haier, v.g.c. only Phone 0412 613 443 or issue 12 mths old, $250. Phone 1800 468 733. Before 12.30pm Wednesday Maria 0431 036 577.

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Gippsland Clean Duct. Phone 0418 595 533.

ELECTRICIAN

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

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Expression of Interest Board Director

Gippsland PHN is part of a national network of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. PHNs across the country are funded to work towards the objective of meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable people in the community or those at risk of the poorest health outcomes. Gippsland PHN works closely with the primary health system to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities, through better coordination and support of health services and by commissioning new services to address identified health needs. The PHN core functions - support to general practice, system integration, health planning and commissioning - are designed to address identified national objectives and priority areas. These priorities frame the work of Gippsland PHN, guided also by community and clinical input to improve health outcomes. Gippsland PHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland. Our Board is seeking expressions of interest for two elected and one appointed Director positions to commence in November 2020. Board members are responsible for ensuring governance and oversight of the serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal and financial accountability and statutory requirements, as well as compliance with funding deed requirements. Expressions of interest will be shortlisted based on knowledge, expertise and experience in a range of the following areas: â&#x2014;? Financial acumen (CA or CPA) â&#x2014;? IT systems and/or data management (strategy or governance) â&#x2014;? Primary Health Care â&#x2014;? Legal â&#x2014;? Thorough understanding and connection to Gippsland â&#x2014;? Key stakeholder relationships and management (including community) â&#x2014;? Ability to demonstrate professional behaviours commensurate with performance requirements for company directors â&#x2014;? Commitment to sound governance practices â&#x2014;? Experienced directors that are inclusive, strategic and familiar with board processes â&#x2014;? Candidates wishing to develop skills as a company director may also be considered. How to apply All potential nominees should review the online information and complete nomination documents available at: https://www.gphn.org.au/ expression-interest-board-director/ For more information, please contact Gippsland PHNs Company Secretary, Steve Morgan, on email company.secretary@gphn.org.au or ph 5175 5444. Applications Close 5pm Monday, 17 August 2020.

JS PAINTING

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

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REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Todd Clinics is looking for a Remedial Massage Therapist. Do you want to build your business? Todd Clinics can help with access to professional reception and administration, marketing, and potential interprofessional referrals internally. This opportunity in our Yarram clinic would be suited to a Remedial Massage Therapist eligible for a provider number. Please send application to: jane@ toddclinics.com.au

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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 5136 5700. Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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Francis Plumbing are seeking a 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice plumber or a qualified plumber Resumes can be brought into our office or emailed to: sales@francis plumbing.com.au Ph 5127 2333

BOOKKEEPER - JELFOR TIMBERS

Jelfor Timbers is part of the AKD Group which is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products; used in everything from house framing through to garden beds and furniture. With 12 operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members and are passionate about what we do! AKD are proud of our diverse team culture, that supports individuals as exactly that, and encourages a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;can doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitude.

Jelfor Timbers is offering an exciting opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join our team in Traralgon to support the continued growth of the business. The position will provide bookkeeping, clerical support and assistance and support the Site Manager and Site Finance Manager. This full-time role will require someone with a genuine desire to go â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;above and beyondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and is looking for a role to develop and enjoy a successful career with Jelfor Timbers. The position is located at Jelfor Timbers based in Traralgon. The position will best suit someone with a qualification in bookkeeping or similar proven experience in a role such as this. The key to success of this position be the ability of the individual to use their attention to detail and strong level of accuracy as well as someone with a welcoming and professional attitude. If you believe you have the proven experience and energy and are motivated to make a difference, then visit Seek or akd.com.au for more information. When applying please apply via Seek or email recuitment@akd.com.au using reference code â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BOOK0720â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in your cover letter & resume. For further information please or call Daryl Hann on 0438 764 569 or Lauren Beattie on 0408 530 789. Note: Applications close 7th of August 2020 Pre-employment tests required

Opal Australian Paper Apprenticeship Program 2021 Location: Maryvale Mill Successful Applicants: We are seeking individuals who are reliable; enjoy working in a team environment, display motivation and initiative. Who have participated in a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VET) program in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Benefits: â&#x2014;? We offer a range of career paths within a technically advanced, innovative and employee focused environment. â&#x2014;? An induction and mentor program is provided for each new Apprentice. â&#x2014;? Ongoing training ensures participation in professional development during the course of the Apprenticeship. About the Program Australian Paper is offering excellent career opportunities to highly motivated applicants seeking an Apprenticeship in one of the following trades: â&#x2014;? Electrical (4 years) with an option of an additional 1 year to complete Instrumentation and Control upon a successful completion of Electrical Trade School. â&#x2014;? Fitting & Machining â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (4 years) The successful applicants will commence in mid - late January 2021. To be eligible applicants must: â&#x2014;? Have or anticipate having at the end of 2020 as a minimum, a satisfactory result in Year 11 with a proven ability in Mathematics, Science and English. â&#x2014;? Demonstrate a genuine interest in and knowledge of the trade area for which you are applying as illustrated by previous work experience, participation in home or recreational maintenance activities, and/or your performance in related school subjects. â&#x2014;? If applying for the Electrical Apprenticeship must have or anticipate having a Certificate II in Electro technology at the end of 2020. â&#x2014;? Be physically fit. How to Apply: To apply for the 2021 Apprenticeship Program your application is required to include: â&#x2014;? A covering letter indicating which Apprenticeship you are applying for, as well as a brief explanation as to why you would like to work as an Apprentice at Opal - Australian Paper. â&#x2014;? Resume or Work experience/employment details/Copies of two most recent school reports. â&#x2014;? Reference from employers or a responsible school officer if still at school. â&#x2014;? Note: Applicants will be required to undertake abilities testing and an interview. Applications are to be submitted via www.seek.com.au. Search â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Australian Paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the search box to view all currently advertised positions at Australian Paper or alternatively search the listed Job ID # 50214244 Applications close: 9th August 2020. About the Company Opal - Australian Paper has a well-earned reputation as an employer of choice and employ over 800 staff at its state of the art Maryvale Paper Mill. Using highly sophisticated equipment and the latest in cutting-edge technology, Opal - Australian Paper deliver premium products that are recognised as world class. Opal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Australian Paper support Diversity and Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR The Sale City Football Netball Club seeks to appoint a Senior Football Coach for the 2021 season. We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated individual, keen to continue to grow our successful club in the coming seasons. Please contact our Club President Michael Clapton on 0431 358 116 or via email mick.clapton@gmail.com for further details. Expressions of interest are to be sent via email no later than Friday, 7 August 2021.

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the Aged Care Quality Standards and managing accreditation requirements â&#x2014;? Knowledge of ACFI and associated documentation and submission requirements â&#x2014;? Extensive clinical skills including ongoing assessment, planning and review of residents in aged care, and complex and technical nursing procedures â&#x2014;? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills â&#x2014;? Demonstrated experience in human resource management including leading teams, roster management, performance appraisals and performance management â&#x2014;? Understanding of continuous improvement â&#x2014;? Excellent computer skills â&#x2014;? Experience with a computerised care management program (desirable) â&#x2014;? Current police check and evidence of registration must be provided at time of interview Conditions of Employment: An attractive salary will be negotiated commensurate with the position. Latrobe Valley Village is a not-for-profit, 101-bed facility and as such, salary packaging will be available to the successful applicant. Applications, addressing all the key selection criteria should be addressed to: Mr T Hayes, CEO Latrobe Valley Village Inc., 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 Or by email to thayes@lvvillage.com.au For further information, or to obtain a copy of the Clinical Care Coordinator position description, please phone 03 5127 7476. Applications must be received by close of business Friday, 14 August 2020.

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ICU/PICU nurses wanted for home care in Trafalgar, Warragul and Trida. Minimum of 2 years ICU/PICU experience. Must be Ventilation and Tracheostomy competent. Please contact Patrik on 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensive careathome.com

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EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY/ CONVEYANCING CLERK We are seeking a full time experienced Legal Secretary/ Conveyancing Clerk. The position is based in Morwell. The successful candidate must have experience in the legal field (preferably in Estates and Conveyancing, but not essential). Please send your resume to: The Manager PO Box 1010 MORWELL VIC 3840 Applications will close: 7 August 2020

Disability Support Worker Day Service Programs

2x Full-time Positions (1 year contract - opportunity for continuing) Mirridong Services has operated in Yarram since 1966 and is recognised for the essential services in disability we provide to the regional community. Our Day Service Program assists people with an intellectual disability to participate in social, community and recreational activities at our centre and in the community. We are looking for an energetic Disability Support Worker who can use their industry experience and caring manner to become a valuable part of our supportive Day Service team. Successful applicants are required to: ● Hold a Certificate IV in Disability; or similar qualification with three years of demonstrated industry experience ● Hold a current driver's licence ● Have or obtain Level 2 First Aid ● Undertake a National Police Check 6 weeks of annual leave (taken in term breaks). Excellent salary packaging available. For a copy of the Position Description please visit www.mirridong.com.au/employment. For information contact Kerry Roy on 51 825 750. Applications must include a cover letter and resume to be considered and can be emailed to info@mirridong.com.au Please address application to Mrs Kerry Roy. Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17 August 2020. We provide opportunities for adults with a disability to make choices, achieve goals and gain independence.

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Gippsland Ports was established in July 1996 and is responsible by agreement with the Department of Transport (DoT) to manage and administer five Local Ports and two waterways, including the operation of two boatyards, as part of its statutory functions on behalf of the State Government. Gippsland Ports is seeking quotes from suitably qualified and experienced organisation's to review Gippsland Ports boatyard operations, and develop recommendations for a long-term business plan. It is expected that tenderers will have a good understanding of the public sector, together with strong knowledge of boatyard operations and business plan development. Respondents are required to provide a detailed submission in response to the requirements outlined in the Project Brief and Terms of Reference. Submissions are to reach Gippsland Ports by 12pm on Friday, 14th August 2020. Prospective tenderers should download the Project Brief and the RFQ - Terms of Reference to ensure all requirements are addressed. These documents are available from Gippsland Ports website at: https://www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/ about-us/tenders Please direct queries/questions to Mr Stephen Martin - EM Corporate Services on 03 5150 0500. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting or head office on 03 5150 0500.

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RE-HOMING - 1992 Ford XG Falcon S Longreach ute, 2nd owner, unmodified man., c/w 1995 XG Gli auto ute and many spares, FGT-263 $10,000 w/r.w.c. $9000 as is. Will not sep. 2006 Ford BF Falcon RTV ute, auto, fact. dedicated gas, nothing to spend, ZAK-601 $10,000 w/r.w.c., $9000 as is. Gen. buyers only. Ph 0407 526 304.

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Alfarel vertical tubeless steam boiler, gas fired, 50hp, g.c., no further use $5000. Ph 0408 514 595. Page 20 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 30 July, 2020

BURSELM (Uhlhorn), Edna Dorothy. Passed away peacefully at Narracan Gardens Aged Care Moe on 27 July 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 96 years Dearly loved wife of Ron (dec.). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Karyn, Karen (dec.) and Dave, Brent and Kathy, and Jason and Jess. Adored Nanny Ed of 7 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Go Saints

BURSLEM, Edna Dorothy. Passed away peacefully at Narracan Gardens on Monday, 27 July 2020, aged 96 years. A true lady, she has left us all a legacy of grace, thankfulness and honesty. Our family sincerely thanks the staff and 'favourites' at Narracan Gardens who cared for mum and all of us, particularly during the days and nights before she left us quietly and at peace. Gary and Karyn, grandchildren Hamish and Jennifer, Nathaniel, Lachlan and Kara, Samara and James, and great grandchildren.

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50 years of marriage You are both amazing. All our love Carmela, Rosa, Laura and Paolo

DE ZWART, Adriana (Nancy). Born in Cuyk Netherlands 12/11/1946. Passed away 25/7/2020 surrounded with our love. Daughter of Richardus and Johanna Van Der Pluijm (both dec.). Sister to Jo (dec.), Cor (dec.), Gerrie and Iedje. Forever in the hearts of Hans, Mandy, Peter, Semone and Anthony. Cherished and adored Grandmother to Brenton, Laurel, Laura, Simon, Lucas, Ella, Ava, Mia, Isla and "Great GG" to Lenny. "She was Brave She was beautiful She was our world" Her pain is over and her soul is free and just because she's out of sight we know that she'll be with us every morning, noon and night. Private Funeral held

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FOSTER, Bob. A wonderful neighbour for many years. We will miss your laugh and chats. Sincere condolences to Nancy and family. Love Ray, Rhonda and family.

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GIBBONS (Sheahan), Elsie Betty. 13/1/1927 - 27/7/2020. Aged 93 years Passed peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon. Daughter of Daniel (dec.) and Anne Sheahan (dec.). Sister to Dorothy Peggy (dec.). Loved wife of Simon Gibbons (dec.). Long-time and loved companion of Jim Samson. Companion and friend of Eric Curtain and his family. Mother of Peter and Neville (dec.). Mother-inlaw of Cheryl and Leeane. Grandmother of Stacey, Kelly, Dale, Erin and Liam. Great grandmother of Brodie. Aunt of Roslyn, Leonie, Ronald, Neal, Shirlene, Andrea, their families and the McEwan families. Gabriel blew his trumpet St. Peter shouted, "Come!" The Gates of Heaven opened And in walked Mum (from George Johnston, My Brother Jack p117) See later editions for Funeral details.

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GIBBONS, Elsie Betty. 1927 - 2020 My dearest Betty, memories are all that is left, playing bowls and our trips away, there must have been a special relationship between us as we got on so well together. As we slipped into a quiet retirement, who was to know how it would end but the memories will always be there. So this farewell is now all my special love Bett. Jim XXX. GLAS, Bernie. Life-long friend of Kev, Ivy, Allison, Kevin and Kate. Will be sadly missed Gone Fishing

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STEVENSON, William. Deepest sympathy to our cousin Joan, Andrew, Graham and families on the loss of their loved husband and father. Bill was a loved and respected member of our family. Julie, Don, Eleanor, Irene, Terry and Susan.

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BATES, Roland Frederick. 25/11/1931 - 19/7/2020. Due to the present circumstances, Roly's family have decided that they will hold a celebration of his life at a better future time. We are grateful to all those who have been in touch to convey their support and condolences. We look forward to the SYKES, Donald Minshall. sharing of your memories Eldest son of the late Don of Roly with us at a and Winnie Sykes of suitable time. Craig Bates. Traralgon. Dear elder brother and brother-in-law BURSLEM. of Barbara and the late Due to COVID19 restricIvano Parmigiani, and tions the Funeral Service family. Loving younger for Mrs Edna Burslem will brother of Tony (UK), be a Private Funeral, by youngest sister Paula, invitation only. and families. A Service to celebrate Fond memories of 'Sonny' Edna's life will be live Sykes of Poynton, streamed on TUESDAY Cheshire, from sister (4 August 2020) at 11am. Barb. Sincere condolences to Betty and family from all Please visit: latrobevalley of us. funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Edna's notice for STERRICK further instructions. Shannon

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HAMILTON (Hewat). Due to COVID19 restrictions the Funeral Service for Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton will be a Private 38 years young Funeral, by invitation only. Loved and Adored The Funeral for Betty will Fiancée of Scott White. be live streamed. Daughter of Suzanne and Jock. Please visit: latrobevalley Sister of funerals.com.au Tammie and Jamie. Aunty of Lachlan, Deaken go to funeral notices and and Seth, Owen, James click on Betty's notice for further instructions. and Mason.

Shannon

Words can't express: - The love and happiness you found and shared with your 'Fancy-Pants Scott' and your baby, dog Bell. - How loved you are by your mates, friends and family. - How you loved your nephews as your own. - How happy you were on the beach, fishing, collecting shells and watching sunrises and sunsets. - The confusion, pain and loss we all feel, that this has happened to you. - The tears, smiles and laughter we will share in remembering you and your Shan-anygans. - How much you endured, fighting hard trying to stay. - How blessed we all feel that you have been.

HAMILTON (Hewat), Elizabeth (Betty). Passed away peacefully at LRH on 27 July 2020. Aged 76 years Loved and loving wife of Ron (dec.). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Erina. Adored Grandma to Shany Ryleigh and Grace. We held you close and Reunited with kissed you, her beloved Ron As you slowly slipped away. We will love you for eternity, And miss you more each RAINBOW, Brian. day. My Mum, My Dad, ♥ Always My Mr. Mum, Mum and Scott Heartbroken and devastated are an understatement for the way I am feeling. TROTMAN, Patricia (Pat). Life is going to be tough Passed away peacefully road to walk without you at the Alfred Hospital on by my side. Not all super Monday, 27 July 2020. hero's wear capes, some Aged 66 years have walking sticks and Loving mother to Michael now you have your wings. and Russell. As I walk thru this path Sharing and caring, of life, always content, Loved I know you'll be my and respected wherever strength and guiding light, you went. Whenever I am unsure A Private Service will which path to take, be held I know with a sign you'll show me the way. Your loving daughter, Carly. RAINBOW, Brian. My longtime workmate and friend, best man when I married. Taken suddenly on 22 July, the day you were to visit us about the dinner you were planning. Your loss is a shock. We will always remember our time in Lakes with your children and ours. Rest in Peace now Brian. Regards from Stuart and Julie Storrie and family.

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MATHIESON, Nancy. 31/7/2003. 17 years have passed but I don't think of you as gone away, just resting from the suffering and pain. I think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so very much. Your everlasting husband, Allan. MATHIESON, Nancy. 31/7/2003. In my heart your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true. There's not a day, dear Mum, I do not think of you. Forever in my thoughts . . . Dianne. ROBERTSON, Leslie Shane. 27/3/1958 - 31/7/2019. Les, my son, One year has passed, you join your father and your brother. The tears flow freely, all sadly missed. The loneliness is hard, the tears are many, the memories are many and love is for all three XXXOOO. Your loving Mother.

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STELLINE, Jen. 31/7/2017. Jen, still we're thinking of you, never forget you as time goes by, memories last forever. Lots of love Tony and family XXX.

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CARTER, Pat. Don, Tracey, Kerrie, Jo and families would like to thank everyone for the beautiful cards, flowers, phone calls and messages of condolence since the passing of our much loved wife, mum and Nan. Please accept this as our WHELAN, Rhonda. personal thanks. Special 6/2/1934 - 31/7/2019. You are loved beyond thanks to Dave Hastie for everything. words, we will treasure all the beautiful memories forever. Miss you Mum, YZENDOORN, Glenda. Dirk, Andrew and family Denise and Alan XX. would like to thank everyone for flowers, WHELAN, Rhonda. phone calls and attending 6/2/1934 - 31/7/2019. Glenda's Funeral. Special Precious memories are thanks to our wonderful ours to treasure, neighbours for their Loving you always generosity at this sad time. forgetting you never. Karen, Mark and family X. WHELAN, Rhonda. Passed away 31 July 2019. A loving mother, Tender and kind, What a beautiful memory, You left behind. Love Coralie, Don (dec.), Kirsty, Warren, Suse, Ava and Max.

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NETTLEINGHAM, Pat. Missing you more than words can say, especially on your Birthday. Love Helen XX.

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Alby the Prince of stable HORSE RACING By GREGOR MACTAGGART

PAKENHAM trainer Charlotte Littlefield was full of emotion after her courageous galloper Prince Alby made a welcome return to the winners circle at Moe on Tuesday. The six-year-old edged out Sassoon by a head in the SVW Electrical Benchmark 58 Handicap (2400m) to score his first success since overcoming a broken pelvis. “It is such a relief, it might only be a Benchmark 58 win, but it means the world,” Littlefield said. “I’ve got to thank Max and ‘Tiger’ Keenan for their hard work and I reckon we’ll all enjoy a big glass of champagne tonight.” Prince Alby ($6.50) had his hoof on the till after running third and second at his two previous Moe appearances. Littlefield paid tribute to jockey Ben Allen for what was an inchperfect ride. “Ben came down and gave him his last gallop (before the race),” she said. “I think that helped because he was able to get the best out of him today.” Prince Alby lifted his career record to three wins from 25 starts thanks to Tuesday’s victory. Jockeys Jye McNeil and Daniel

Trackside: The field thunders around the home turn in the SVW Electrical Benchmark 58 Handicap (2050m) at Moe on Tuesday.

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Stackhouse shared the riding honours. McNeil sealed his winning double early in the program aboard Willygood and Jazzles. Sale galloper Willygood justified the volume of support from the punters, making light work of the MBSS Security Maiden Plate (1200m) as a $1.90 favourite. Trainer Cliff Murray was pleased post-race. “I’m glad the pressure’s off now,” he said. Jazzles ($4.40) impressed co-trainer Ciaron Maher when she won the

Moe Parklands Motel Now Taking Bookings Maiden Plate (1100m). The three-year-old filly ran down Ocean Reward to land her first win at start four by ¾ of a length. “She didn’t get a nice flow through the race and was held up for a little bit, but showed a good turn of foot in the straight,” Maher said. Stackhouse struck in the opener aboard Maddox ($1.45 fav) for John Moloney and completed the brace when the heavily-supported Megamea ($3.20fav) took out the Sammy’s 52 S & S Equipment Hire Benchmark 58 Handicap (1200m).

Trainer Udyta Clarke has a high opinion of the three-year-old filly, who could be headed back to town after the 1 ½ length success from Uno Veloce. “She’s such a big thing, a talented girl,” Clarke said. Trainer Susie Wells was all smiles after Elvaric ($18) prevailed in the Ladbrokes Odds Boost Exotics Benchmark 58 Handicap (1600m). All the talk pre-race surrounding Chatelaine, who started the $1.60 favourite, but the Paddy Paynetrained charge never looked a winning hope. The dynamic combination of Logan McGill and boom apprentice jockey Campbell Rawiller combined with good effect as He Can Star took out a Benchmark 58 Handicap (1000m). Rawiller’s smart ride ensured He Can Star ($5.50) nosed out Hervor ($20) in a driving finish to the line. Rawiller, who only had his first ride in September 2019, has now raced to 75 career winners. Lloyd Kennewell may have unearthed a promising stayer as Sky Hero ($13) owned the Viatek Maiden Plate (2050m). The three-year-old displayed better things are in store as he raced away win by 3 ½ lengths.

Membrey celebrates win in game 100 AFL

TIM Membrey had a 100th game to remember as St Kilda defeated Port Adelaide on Saturday night. The Traralgon export snagged two goals, including an acrobatic effort deep in the final term, as the Saints defeated the top-of-the-ladder Power by 29 points. The memorable goal typified Membrey’s persistence and willingness to ever give up.

Port skipper Tom Jonas looked poised to spoil the ball through for a behind, only for Membrey to somehow stick his right foot on the ball for what was the final goal of the 12.1 (73) to 6.8 (44) victory. In the lead-up to his milestone game, Membrey reflected on an AFL journey that saw him play one game at Sydney after being drafted from Gippsland Power and make every post a winner as a Saint after arriving as a delisted free agent in 2014.

“I remember going into Richo’s (former coach Alan Richardson) office before the 2016 season and just saying ‘I don’t want another year to go by where I’m just in and out of the side’,” Membrey told the St Kilda website. “I’ll reflect back on the bit of the journey and where it all started, playing my first game at the Swans and then coming across to the Saints. “To be honest, I’m just stoked to

be part of a team that’s heading the right way.” Saturday night’s success lifted St Kilda to fourth on the ladder, trailing only Port Adelaide, Brisbane Lions and Geelong. Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth gathered nine possessions and kicked a goal in Gold Coast’s five-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. The Dogs won a tense arm-wrestle 7.9 (51) to 6.10 (46) at Metricon Stadium.

G Rawson, G Roberts 36; P Brown, D Morrow, P Robertson, J Rietschel, M Dear, S Caldwell 35. Birdies: 2nd R Wilson, P Brown; 5th J Hasthorpe; 13th D Blackshaw, E Beveridge; 15th P Brown. Par bisque, Saturday, July 25. A grade: Men - B Griffin 5 up. B grade: Men - R Whatmough 7 up on c/b. Women’s winner: S De Vries 5 up. DTL: Men - G Doolan, B Speck 5 up; D Baker 6 up; M Lewis, G Evison, R Borg, W Griggs, B Aplin, J O’Brien, B McKenzie, R Davey 4 up. NTP: 2nd B Warrchow, 5th P Fogerty, 11th B Griffin, 13th T Cross, 15th D Sheehan.

Petty; 38 G Obrien, M Murphy, E Whiting, J Pryde, C Membrey, C Radford, B Woodall; 37 J Wagemakers, D Canning, D Lyons, A Pollard, N Milne, J Simic, S Price, S Makowski, D Henderson; 36 G Couling, G Sykes, B Platt, M Sutton, N Arnett, J Mooney; 35 R Falla, A Hannon, R Gilham, D Trengrove, A Milbourne, K Moore, D Bray, I Whitehead, R Northe.

Southside 1.1, 1.1, 5.4, 6.8 (44) GOALS – TEDAS: F Roscoe 2, C Scandrett 2, H Richards 2, J Macumber 2, H Fox. Southside: N/A. BEST – TEDAS: N/A. Southside: S Clark, J Davison, A Hood, W Griffiths, O Porter. UNDER-14 Combined Saints: 7.2, 12.7, 12.7, 12.7 (79) Police Boys 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1 (1) GOALS – Combined Saints: L Furlan 4, A Blackford 2, J Colaciello 2, B Alesi, T Crosby, T Spangnolo, T Lapenta. BEST – Combined Saints: N/A. Police Boys: R Musgrove, T Reynolds, E Stoddart, A Daly, A Styles, B Watson. Southside 6.5, 10.7, 15.8, 15.8 (98) TEDAS 0.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5 (17) GOALS – Southside: N/A. TEDAS: O Kalan, T Kanara. BEST – Southside: H McCulloch, A Howe, T Dicorato, L Taylor, H Bugeja. TEDAS: N/A. Churchill 5.2, 6.8, 14.9, 14.9 (93) Pax Hill 1.0, 1.0, 3.1, 3.1 (19) GOALS – Churchill: L Hecker 6, F Schill 3, N Smart 2, J Gina 2, J Dwyer, H Little, C Thorburn. Pax Hill: G Ruach 3, T Armstrong, A Parsons, J Neave, T Tangi, N Leslie. BEST – Churchill: R McKenzie, L Hecker, C Thorburn, H Little, D Carstein, H Kamphuis. Pax Hill: T Tangi, N Leslie, R Denovan, G Ruach, N Heathcote, A Sellings. UNDER-12 Combined Saints 4.2, 8.4, 10.6, 10.6 (66) Police Boys 0.0, 0.0, 0.1, 0.1 (1) GOALS – Combined Saints: K Thorley 4, J Koppen 3, S Wight 2, L Seeber 2, O Wilkins, J Horn, R Langenhoff, B Allan. BEST – Combined Saints: L Buckley, H Thomsen, S Wight, B Allan, K Thorley, J Koppen. Police Boys: B Cargill, C Griffin, J Farrar, C Boyes, C Pirie, A Murtagh. TEDAS 3.8, 7.12, 9.13, 14.15 (99) Southside 0.0, 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 (9) GOALS – TEDAS: H Anderson 4, B Adams 4, M Pacunskis, K McNamara, T Davidson, E Addison, M Podmore, L Pass. Southside: H McKay. BEST – TEDAS: K McNamara, L Pass, B Kanara, L Macumber, W Hamilton, J Taylor. Southside: D Smith, L Carubia, H McKay, H Robinson. Churchill 4.0, 6.2, 7.6, 12.7 (79) Pax Hill 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0) GOALS – Churchill: K Caldwell 3, S McConachy 2, B Crawford, J Reyke, J Rogalsky, B Harrington, R Lovassy, R McCormack, L Urand. BEST – Churchill: S McConachy, J Rogalsky, B Harrington, A Norman, R Berg, C Harris. Pax Hill: W Armstrong, D Toms, H Bishoff, J Lipman, T Jewkes, L Jenkins. Glengarry 0.0, 3.5, 3.5 5.7 (37) West End 1.1, 2.3, 3.6, 4.6 (30) GOALS – Glengarry: A Jones 2, M Noble 2, C Poulton. West End: L Nicholls, T Moloney, A Murray, D Tulloch. BEST – Glengarry: A Jones, C Mitchell, T Strickland, M Friend, M Noble, H Wirken. West End: A Napier, T Moloney, L Napier, D Tulloch, L Nicholls, J McGregor. UNDER-10 Police Boys 4.4 (28) d Combined Saints 2.0 (12); West End 10.4 (64) d Glengarry 0.0 (0); Rosedale 4.7 (31) d Pax Hill 1.1 (7); Churchill 4.2 (26) d TEDAS 3.1 (19).

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GOLF MIRBOO NORTH Stableford,Thursday, July 23. Winner: R Pentland 21 40pts. DTL: G Birnie 37pts, C Le Page 36pts. Par, Saturday, July 25. A grade: G Shandley 13 sq. B grade: J Hughes 17 2 up. C grade: L Smit 30 sq. DTL: P Buckley 1 up; J Taylor, O Kerr sq; L Gervasi, G Birnie, A McCarthy, N Bracecamp -1. Birdies: B Soutar, R Oddy, J McFarlane 4th; J Smeriglio, H Mueller, P Vandermeer 6th; D Mc Intire 16th. President Trophy Final: J Sleswick d N Baker 5/4.

MOE Women’s stableford, Saturday, July 18. Winner: J Robertson (29) 38pts. DTL: H Stanlake 35pts. Vet’s & vetette’s stableford, July 21. Vets winners: T Ireland (29) 18pts. Women’s par,Wednesday, July 22. Div 1: R Fitzpatrick (25) -1. Div 2: J Blandford (33) -2. DTL: K Middlemiss -2, S Tate -3. Nine hole comp: P Dyt (30) 16pts. Men’s stableford,Thursday, July 23. A grade: B Goodwin (2) 37pts. B grade: B Kearns (17) 44pts. C grade: J Condon (25) 35pts. Birdies: 4th M Borg, B Kearns; 8th T Johnson, T Ireland; 14th E Beveridge. DTL: T Beveridge 39; D Lyons, D White 37; J Harber 36; P Brown, A Gauci, J Pisa 35. Women’s stableford, Saturday, July 25. Div 1: K Savige (29) 34pts. DTL: J Woznica 30pts. Men’s stableford, Saturday, July 25. A grade: W Yeomans (9) 41pts. B grade: J Halkett (16) 36pts. C grade: R Wilson (22) 41pts. Birdies: 4th D Smith, M Fife; 8th W Yeomans, J Bassman; 14th W Yeomans, A Bassman, B Howard, R Tomlinson. DTL: A Bassman 37; B Ryan, T Ford, T Donnison, D Halkett 36; A Pickard, P Stephens, C Dunstan, G Kerr 35. Hole-in-one: 14th B Ryan.

MORWELL WOMEN Par, July 22. Winner: C Peter (22) -4. DTL: R Whitehead -5, S Karleusa -7.

TRAFALGAR Open mens & women’s stableford, Friday,

July 24. A grade: F Hyett 37pts on c/b. B grade: D Caldwell 44pts. DTL: R Dixon, P Pankhurst 38; A Kerekes, M Brererton, R Wilson, R Dyt 37;

TRAFALGAR WOMEN Stableford, July 22. A grade winner: J Tickell (9) 39pts. Runner-up: A Bayley (45) 35pts. DTL: B Wallace 34; C Toyne, K MacGregor 33pts. NTP: 5th C Toyne, 13th B Wallace. Birdies: C Toyne 5th. Gobblers: J Tickell -17th, L Powell 8th, C Toyne 10th, O Balfour 1st.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS Stableford (21 players),Tuesday, July 21. Women’s winner: S DeVries 19. Runner-up: B Keily 16. DTL: J Tickell 16. NTP: S DeVries. Bradman’s: S Lawler. Winner: R DeVries 23. Runner-up: J Dinsdale 22. DTL: F Kiss 20; N Mether, D Baker, Reg Barsdell 18 on c/b. Bradman’s: A Kerekes. Stroke & putting (46 players),Thursday, July 23. Women’s winner: L Risol 32. Runner-up: C Deppeler 33. Scratch winner: C Deppeler45. DTL: N Fordham 33, S Williams 34, K MacGregor 35. Par three event: L Risol, S Williams, K MacGregor, O Balfour. Putting: A Outhred 15. NTP: L Risol. Bradman’s: B Keily. Men’s winner: A Cunningham 31. Runner-up: R Pyke 31 on c/b. Scratch winner: R Balfour. DTL: L Pearce 31; R Balfour, R DeVries, R Barsdell 32 on c/b; T Price, I Charge 34 on c/b; P O’Connell 35. Par three event: L Pearce, R Balfour, R Barsdell. Putting: R Balfour 11. NTP: I Charge. Bradman’s: G Pickburn.

TRARALGON Men’s stableford (60 players),Tuesday, July 21. A grade: T Darby 14 38. B grade: L Hornstra 28 44. DTL: 36 G Bland, S Price, D Henderson; 35 J Cameron; 34 B Farley, J Simic; 33 B Hazelman, S Power, G Thomas, Y Kim, I Fleming, M Hooper; 32 D White, D Fricker. Men’s stableford (175 players), Saturday, July 25. A grade: B Fromberg 9 41. B grade: I Fleming 15 40. C grade: T Slavin 19 40. D grade: S Dash 29 39. DTL: 39 R Elliott, D Trease, S

YALLOURN Stableford,Wednesday, July 22. A grade (0 -12): R Kincaid 4 36pts from R Sutherland 11 33pts. B grade (13 -36): T Makepeace 18 40pts from G Ypelaan 14 38pts, S Vella 21 38pts, S Lau 17 37pts, A DeDios 13 36pts, J Cutts 13 36pts, T Basten 24 35pts. Birdies: 3rd J Cutts, 14th S Postlewaite. DTL: G Ypelaan, S Vella, S Lau, A DeDios, J Cutts, T Basten. Stableford, Saturday, July 25. A grade (0 -12): S Buhagiar 8 40pts from A Murdoch 8 37pts, D Hall 8 37pts, H Connell 11 37pts, J Hall 5 37pts, T Fruend 9 36pts, D Spence -1 36pts. B grade (13 -36): R Peatey 22 42pts from G Ypelaan 13 40pts, K Seeley 27 38pts, S Michalowski 21 37pts, T Best 16 37pts, A Schembri 23 36pts. Birdies: 3rd G Ypelaan, T Best, D Smith, S Heywood, P Henderson, T Woodhouse; 8th D Smith, B Estrada, P Coffin; 12th G Ypelaan; 14th S Heywood, B Estrada. Eagles: P Andrijczak 1st hole 3 balls. DTL: A Murdoch, D Hall, H Connell, J Hall, T Fruend, D Spence, G Ypelaan, K Seeley, S Michalowski, T Best, A Schembri.

FOOTBALL TDJFL ROUND 3

UNDER-16 Heyfield 2.2, 4.4, 5.5, 6.5 (41) Maffra 2.0, 3.3, 5.6, 5.9 (39) GOALS – Heyfield: T Birss 3, D Burton 2, C Barnett. Maffra: W Ross, K Taylor, J Killoran, D Mahoney, T Threadgold. BEST – Heyfield: C Barnett, T Rose, K Hole, X Brooks, D Burton, H Blake. Maffra: H Semmens, W Ross, J Killoran, K Taylor, J Osborn, J Dennis. Sale City 2.1, 2.4, 5.4, 8.5 (53) Police Boys 3.1, 4.3, 4.4, 6.4 (40) GOALS – Sale City: L Mann 2, M Caruana 2, T Lock, T Henderson, L Mooney, B Wilms. Police Boys: N/A. BEST – Sale City: C Evans, N Lawless, H Tollner, S Dean, M Caruana, T Lock. Police Boys: N/A. Pax Hill 3.3, 4.4, 6.5, 8.10 (58) College 0.3, 1.4, 1.4, 3.5 (23). GOALS – Pax Hill: L Ruach 2, L Meany 2, L Ciuciu, B Rigby, X Haberl, R Porters. College: O Brewer, N Nikolajew, K Sellings. BEST – Pax Hill: N/A. College: H McLeod, C Anderson, H Foat, S Callahan, C Moulton, O Brewer. TEDAS 2.7, 6.12, 7.15, 9.16 (70)

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Joe, a legend of the Latrobe Valley

ATHLETICS By BARRY HIGGINS

THE iconic Joe Carmody Athletics Track at Newborough is used and enjoyed throughout the year by many athletics groups and schools throughout the Latrobe Valley and beyond. The synthetic running track that was resurfaced in 2014 and the grassy central sports oval have been showered with the perspiration of many athletes over the years, from Little Athletics level to Olympic standard. Although the sports venue is a regional talisman the man behind its name may not be so well known, except to the members of the beloved clubs he nurtured for so many years. In a parallel to the Cliff Young story, Joe Carmody also grew up on a farm in Victoria’s Western District, near Colac. Julie George, on the Virtual Yallourn website wrote “With father Joe Senior and his cousins all noted local runners, foot running came very naturally to Joe, often representing his school and district at the highest level”. “Like many young men during the depression years Joe left school in search of work and money. Professional Sheffield (gift) events were very popular and Joe didn’t let his natural talent go to waste”, Julie wrote. In Melbourne in his mid-twenties Joe played district football and cricket, and competed at a high level as a professional runner. Joe’s search for work sent him to Yallourn in 1952. He continued his passion for all sports, playing A Grade tennis for Yallourn and coaching the Yallourn football team for many years. His own sporting career came to an abrupt halt when he suffered serious injuries in a bike accident in his late twenties. Joe joined the Yallourn District Athletic Club in 1955, aged 32, only a few years after it was formed. He became president of the club in 1957 and with the inevitable destruction of the Yallourn township looming on the horizon saw it merge in 1971 to become the Yallourn-Newborough Athletics Club. Joe coached athletes from Yallourn, Morwell, Essendon, Sandringham and Glenhuntly athletics clubs, including more than 30 national title winners and three Olympians, including 1994 Commonwealth Games runner and 1996 Olympian Julian Paynter, 1996 Olympian Mark Ladbrook and 2000 Olympian Michael Hazel. During the 1980s, the Yallourn Newborough club members were

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Coach: Joe casts a critical eye over his charges at training.

Mentor to many: Joe relaxes with a number of his junior athletes at the Newborough track named in honour. recognised as some of the best track, cross country and road athletes in the state. By the 1990s, the club was home to some of the best athletes in Australia, culminating in Paynter, Tim Forsyth and Mark Ladbrook competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Earlier, Dave Stephenson competed in the 10,000 metres event at the 1956 hometown Olympics. Joe’s tireless work for athletics in the region was formally recognised in 1991 with the Moe-Newborough Athletics Venue named in his honour - the Joe Carmody Track. Many other clubs and groups enjoy the facilities at the track and oval that complements the Latrobe Leisure Moe Newborough indoor swimming complex and gymnasium. The Gippsland Athletics club that was founded in 1955 - marginally younger than its companion Yallourn Newborough club - also offers a relaxed and friendly environment for individuals and families at the Joe Carmody Track. Athletes compete in age groups from Under-14 up to Masters. Its track and field competition is usually held from October to March on Tuesday evenings. Athletics Victoria regional relay championships are held at the track - the only championship where boys and girls can run with and against each other in mixed teams. Moe Little Athletics normally conduct a popular summer track and field season, currently pending state government guidelines, on Saturday mornings from October to March. The Traralgon Harriers have also run many laps around the Joe Carmody Track. Many Harriers compete in the Gippsland Athletics program as a basis for good running technique, avidly espoused by legendary veteran Harrier Ian Twite, and the club runs its annual 5000 and 10000 metres track championships there. The Harriers also conducted the 50km and six-hour Victorian Track Championships on ‘Joe’s Track’ from 1996 to 2012. Many Harriers, as well as other elite runners, became Victorian and National champions by winning

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Iconic figure: Joe Carmody proudly carried the Olympic torch through the Valley in 2000. one or the other event, run in parallel, and a number of Harriers have established Australian records across both events. In 2000, Joe was awarded an Australian Sports Medal for Outstanding Services to Sport and also carried the Olympic torch. He was honoured with a life membership of Athletics Victoria in 2001, and the Athletics Victoria Winter Men’s Under 16

Championship is named after him. Joe was still the president of his much-loved Yallourn Newborough club, based at the eponymous Newborough track, when he tragically passed away in 2005, aged 82 At the time of his passing one of Joe’s few female athletes, Delwyn Hewitt, compiled a number of heartfelt messages written by Joe’s trainees:

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“Joe coached countless national, state, country, school title and record holders, as well as Australian representatives at Olympic level. It did not matter to Joe what your level of skill was; whether you were someone trying to improve your PBs at interclub, or training for the Olympics, each individual athlete was equally important to Joe. Such was his passion and dedication that Joe made every one of us feel like we were the only athlete he coached.” “Joe was a coaching legend in Victoria and Australia for over half a century. He coached athletes from Yallourn, Morwell, Glenhuntly, Essendon, Sandringham and other clubs for the greater part of his voluntary career. While Joe took enormous pride in his Yallourn Newborough club, if you wanted Joe to coach you, it did not matter which club you were a member of,” Delwyn said. “The prestigious Glenhuntly club embraced Joe and his dedicated group of athletes, and recognised the enormous contribution he made. He also coached at the Gippsland Grammar School, where he was idolised by the kids.” “Joe ... was also our life coach. He built into us a work ethic of incredible self-discipline and dedication ... aspects that flows on to other areas of our lives. During their formative years, Joe helped to build strength of character in his teenage athletes. Achieving athletic and personal goals and dreams and growing into fine young adults was a direct consequence of being coached by Joe.” “Sadly, Joe’s life was cut short, and he has now finished the hardest race of his life. It was a race that he was never able to win. We all thought Joe would live to be 100, and we have no doubt he would have, had it not been for the asbestos related disease he contracted through his work in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.” Delwyn wrote, “There will never be another person like Joe, who touched the lives of all those that knew and loved him. He is always in our hearts and minds, and 15 years down the track, every time we put on our running shoes, he is still right there with us”.

Grants benefit six local clubs LABOR Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing last week announced grants of $1000 from the state government’s Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package. Churchill Hockey Club, Latrobe Valley Badminton Association, Toongabbie Cricket Club, Traralgon District Cricket Association, Traralgon Tyers United Football Netball Club and Yallourn North Cricket Club were among the clubs to benefit from the grants. “Sports clubs in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley are an integral part of our community and this support will help them pay the bills and make an eventual return to play that little bit easier,” Ms Shing said. “Ensuring community sport and active recreation organisations survive this crisis and come back better than ever is critical to our economic and social recovery, and to our community’s physical and mental wellbeing.” “We know that people in these areas want to get out on the park and represent their local club more than ever - we’re working hard to make that happen and give local clubs the help they deserve.” With the recent significant increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Melbourne, and active cases in many regional communities, Victorians have been hit hard by restrictions and sport and active recreation clubs and associations are no exception. Victoria’s chief health officer has determined that Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents cannot participate in community sport competition, and in regional Victoria training must remain non-contact for adult competitions.

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Bombers to fly off?

FOOTBALL/NETBALL MID GIPPSLAND By KATE WITHERS

POWERHOUSE Yallourn Yallourn North is the latest club to declare it is looking to defect from the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League. On Tuesday night, the Bombers executive confirmed it had sought and received permission from AFL Gippsland to “explore options” for season 2021 and beyond. It comes after Trafalgar last week signalled its intent to breakaway from the league and join the neighbouring Ellinbank competition. Bloods president Paul Marslen cited a lingering sense of “significant uncertainty” with regard to the state of play under a potential full or partial merger of the Mid Gippsland and Alberton leagues. But the Bombers, in a statement released on social media, pointed to “ongoing concerns regarding governance, transparency and consultation” surrounding the merger within the MGFNL. “The YYNFNC committee feel we have an obligation to our members, players and supporters to explore all options for the 2021 season,” the statement reads. “These options will be presented to all members, players and supporters along with the details of the six AFNL clubs joining MGFL before any final decisions are made. “We want to reiterate to you all that we are committed to consulting with you in this process and value the input, wisdom and advice that can

be offered by our club community.” President Evan Sheekey said the club was in discussions with its members regarding the recommendations of the AFL Victoria-commissioned G25 Strategy, which included a proposed merger of the leagues. “We have not made any decisions regarding moving anywhere, we are only exploring options available to us. If/when decisions are made our members, players and supporters will be consulted prior,” he said. “We are committed to maintaining our professional approach to the future of our club. Our club is committed to transparency with our members, players and supporters.”

Touted move based on “emotions and conspiracy theories”

ON July 15, the club posted an open letter to Facebook, claiming it had not been appropriately consulted about the league’s recent motion to move from accepting three Alberton league clubs to all six. For that reason, the club said, it abstained from voting on the motion at a league meeting the previous night on July 14. “We ... have an obligation to consult first and foremost with our players (past and present), members and supporters, as we have not been given this opportunity we had no other option than to abstain,” it said. “Although six AFNL clubs are not completely out of our future club

strategy, we are disappointed that the lessons of 2018 have not been implemented in the 2020 merger process.” But MGFNL publicity officer Rob Popplestone suggested the club’s desire to defect was “based more on emotions and conspiracy theories rather than facts”. He pointed to the social media post from July 15, which the league interpreted as referencing supposed “secret negotiations” at a board level. Popplestone maintained there were no behind-the-scenes discussions taking place, and said the league was “disappointed with YYN airing their grievances on a public forum”. “YYNFNC feel as though there is negotiations taking place behind the scenes and appear to believe the MGFNL are making plans that they are not aware of, which is not the case,” he told The Express. “’What they’ve got in a public forum is incorrect. YYN, and Trafalgar for that matter, are very much part of the MGFNL plans for season 2021 and beyond, and are both well aware that’s the case.” But Sheekey said the club had “no comment regarding back door conversations and are unsure what the league are referring to”. “The concerns mentioned on social media have been raised to the league directly with no written response received,” he said.

More time needed

SHEEKEY also said the club needed more time to consider the broader ramifications of a full merger as

outlined in the recently released,AFL Victoria commissioned G25 Strategy. “The recommendation from the G25 Report was released on July 6, 2020. We were unable to consult our members regarding its recommendations until the report had been finalised and released,” he said. But Popplestone maintained the Bombers had been given ample notice to discuss the motion with members and it was in their collective best interests to consider all options. “We don’t think we’re the total solution to the problem, but it is our duty as custodians of football to explore all possibilities, whether that be accepting three or six clubs from Alberton,” he said. “YYN have the best interests of their club at heart and the league has the best interests of our region’s football at heart.” The departure of both Trafalgar and Yallourn Yallourn North hinges on the other seven MGFNL clubs, with each given the opportunity to cast a vote to either accept or dismiss the application. “If both sought clubs permission to leave, I would think that permission would be denied, because they are very much part of our plans going into the future,” Popplestone said. “We would anticipate their applications would be dismissed because the remaining clubs would reject their application. “It’s always been one in all in, but if pressure starts to build then clubs are starting to panic.”

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