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LOOKING INTO LEAD LATROBE City Council is investigating a system to monitor airborne and soil lead levels to provide independent, real time information in light of emerging industries in the Valley.

Latrobe City councillors supported a motion raised by Cr Melissa Ferguson at Monday’s ordinary council meeting, requesting a report into how such a

system could be developed.

It will look into funding options, information sharing between authorities and the public, best practice monitoring technologies and standards.

Latrobe City will also look into the capacity for lead monitoring to be developed through the Latrobe Valley Information Network – a region wide environmental monitoring network.

The issue was raised in light of a proposed used lead acid battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North, which will be carrying out lead soil and air testing as part of its EPA Works Approvals.

Cr Ferguson said residents had lost faith in the Environmental Protection Authority and the state government’s capacity to adequately monitor air quality or enforce compliance.

She said Latrobe City would be able to use this report to advocate for the state government to fund local lead monitoring.

“It’s up to the state government to use their empathy and put something permanently in place, this will be an ongoing issue for generations,” Cr Ferguson said.

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“I’M trying to think forward and get it moving so we cannot have the same debacle each time a different industry is introduced and people can feel confident in what’s being done.”

Three community members addressed councillors in support for the motion, echoing their mistrust of government agencies and calling for baseline lead levels to be established.

ALiVe secretary Maggie Jones said it was essential that the community be involved, as a “top down approach” would fail to provide any assurance.

However, Cr Tracie Lund said she did not support the motion, stating it was outside the remit of council to carry out these duties, and was the responsibility of the EPA. Cr Lund said instead, council resources should be used to advocate to the state government to develop lead monitoring in the Latrobe Valley.

“Rate payers should not be footing the bill for investigations and reports into air monitoring systems, when it’s state government regulations that determine the quality of the air we breathe,” Cr Lund said.

But Cr Dale Harriman said council had already done a “fairly good job” of advocating to the state government after the Planning Minister stepped in to approve the ULAB application.

“I think we’ve hit a stone wall with the minister and state government, it’s obvious the minister had made his decision and there’s nothing we can do to change his mind,” Cr Harriman said.

“I think it’s one, where again, the state government has dropped us in it.”

Cr Harriman supported the motion stating it was important to have a completed report into the costing and design details to then ask the state government for further funding.

Culture: Gavin O’Shannassy plays the didgeridoo at Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation in Sale to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2019.

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Yoo-rrook justice commission established

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Address: 21 George Street, Morwell 3840

IN a significant move toward true reconciliation for Aboriginal people, a justice commission was recently established.

The justice commission will be known as the Yoorrook Justice Commission, and is the nation’s first truth-telling process into injustices experienced by Aboriginal people since colonisation.

Yoo-rrook means ‘truth’ in the Wemba Wemba/ Wamba Wamba language, which is spoken in the north-west region of Victoria.

The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission will investigate historical and ongoing injustices committed against Aboriginal Victorians since colonisation across all areas of social, political and economic life.

The state government recently announced the establishment of the justice commission, in partnership with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, which has played a key role in ensuring Aboriginal communities are, and remain, involved in all stages of planning, design and implementation for the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission.

The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria’s strong preference is for the truth and justice process to be realised through a Royal Commission.

In progressing the commission, the state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have worked with local and international

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The goals of recognising historic wrongs, addressing ongoing injustices, and healing the wounds of the past are set out in the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018.

Australia is still the only Commonwealth country in the world without a treaty.

Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke famously declared a treaty would be made between Indigenous Australians and the Australian government by 1990, which prompted iconic Australian musicians Paul Kelly and Peter Garrett to team up with indigenous band Yothu Yindi to write the hit song Treaty.

Some of the song’s most well known lyrics may now become even more poignant: This land was never given up This land was never bought and sold The planting of the Union Jack Never changed our law at all Now two rivers run their course Separated for so long I’m dreaming of a brighter day When the waters will be one Treaty yeah, treaty now!

The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission is expected to commence in July and will run for three years.

Fittingly, the expected commencement date is around the same time as NAIDOC Week.

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experts and learnt from the truth-telling processes conducted by more than 30 countries, including South Africa, Canada and New Zealand.

Co-chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Marcus Stewart welcomed the news.

“The announcement of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission marks the first time in our nation’s history that the full truth will be properly told about the injustices committed against Aboriginal people since colonisation,” he said.

“At the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, we have always been clear that you can’t have a treaty without truth.You can’t have justice without truth.

“We ask our fellow Victorians to stand with us as we embark on this path towards healing.

“This is a significant step forward in educating the broader community about our true and shared histories and will showcase how we can forge a path together in Victoria.”

The proposed functions of the justice commission include the establishment of an official record of the impact of colonisation on First Peoples in Victoria using First Peoples’ stories and for the commission to be able to make broad recommendations about practical actions and reforms needed in Victoria.

These include recommendations about cultural restoration and healing, public awareness and education, law and institutional reform and subject matters that should be included in Treaties.

THE state’s peak farming body is asking Victorians to buy locally-grown flowers for Mother’s Day on Sunday.

Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano said the past year was turbulent for the flower industry, with cancelled weddings and a last minute lockdown imposed on the state before Valentines Day. But this has meant the demand for locally grown flowers has surged as international border restrictions continue to limit overseas imports.

Ms Germano said the demand has been a silver lining in the pandemic, with the Victorian flower industry surging to more than $106 million in the past year, compared to $69 million in other years, “Every dollar spent on locally grown flowers flows back into regional Victoria and helps us to build a stronger economy,” Ms Germano said.

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“Many consumers would assume the flowers they buy are locally grown and that’s not always the case.”

Ms Germano said about half of all Australia’s flowers were imported prior to the pandemic, mainly from Africa, South America and parts of Asia.

But Victoria accounts for 60 per cent of Australia’s flower production and the industry has been hugely impacted by recent volatility.

“We’re encouraging people to ask where their flowers come from so they can be confident they are supporting Aussie farmers and local jobs this Mother’s Day,” Ms Germano said.

“With border closures still impacting imports, our local flower industry has been run off their feet to make sure every Australian can buy locally grown flowers this Mother’s Day.”

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On track: Contracts have been awarded for duplicating the final 43 kilometres of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale, expected to be completed by mid-2024. file photograph “Construction will include strengthening of the existing highway, installing safety barriers, U-turn opportunities and upgrading six intersections including turn lanes.”

State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the upgraded highway, which is a key link to a range of Gippsland tourist destinations including the snowfields and Gippsland Lakes, will mark a safer travel experience for holidaymakers and help recovery for the region’s tourism trade.

“The final part of the upgrade will make travel safer for day-trippers and holidaymakers, helping the region to recover from the devastating bushfires, through a much-needed increase in tourism,” Ms Shing said.

State Member for Eastern Victoria Jane Garrett said not only was it great to see the project a step closer to commencement, but it was also great to see the way the project would be delivered with more opportunities provided for local jobs.

“Our new approach to delivering these projects not only means we see vital projects like this delivered sooner - but more opportunities for local construction companies to access the project, providing the opportunity to deliver more jobs at a time our community needs it most,” Ms Garrett said.

The full duplication between Traralgon and Sale project is anticipated to be complete by mid-2024.

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Vital resource for stroke survivors MORWELL stroke survivors will receive worldleading support to help them regain function with a new support centre under a state government plan to improve outcomes from cardiac conditions and strokes in regional areas.

Minister for Health Martin Foley announced new support centres in Morwell and Ballarat as part of the $8.7 million investment, working with the Stroke Association of Victoria and Safer Care Victoria.

The Morwell centre will offer support, education, wellness programs, information sessions and social activities to help more than 200 stroke survivors a month connect with their community.

Returning to work will also be made easier for people recovering from injury, with the help of work readiness assessments and vocational rehabilitation services.

“There are thousands of Victorians living with the effects of stroke and we’re getting them the support they need to improve their recovery, regain function and reconnect with their community, closer to home,” Mr Foley said.

This service will also be expanded across the

existing centres in Shepparton and Bendigo.

Additional stroke support includes five new rapid access clinics for people with atrial fibrillation and trialling a digital cardiac rehabilitation service in five health services.

It is also creating a rural network for help in interpreting ECGs at urgent care centres, expanding the uptake of screening for cardiovascular disease, and linking people at risk to appropriate risk reduction programs.

The existing support centre in Geelong has helped more than 3260 stroke survivors and their cares in the area since it opened in 2017.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the road to recovery from a stroke is often long and complex, and can require specific support and treatment.

“This new stroke centre in Morwell will be an important local resource to help more Gippslanders to get the care they need, clyoser to home, and to better help them and their families to restore independence and wellbeing,” Ms Shing said.

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CONTRACTS have been awarded for construction of the final 43 kilometres of the Princes Highway to be duplicated between Traralgon and Sale in eastern Victoria.

To provide more opportunities across the construction industry, the project will be delivered concurrently through a trio of construction partners including Laing O’Rourke, Whelans Group Investments and BildGroup.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $253.3 million project would duplicate the remaining sections of the Princes Highway East at Flynn and Kilmany and will result in better connections and a safer road while supporting hundreds of jobs.

“Ensuring the Princes Highway East is fully duplicated between Traralgon and Sale will not only mean significant safety benefits to the Gippsland community, but it will also increase the employment and connectivity of the region,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said the works, which include adding two additional lanes, creating two lanes in each direction with a centre median, will improve local road and private access to the highway.

“Once complete, the project improvements will create a safer journey to around 15,000 motorists who use the road each day travelling between Traralgon and Sale,” Ms Allan said.

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Inquiry to investigate impacts of coal closures SUBMISSIONS are being sought for an Inquiry into the closure of the Hazelwood and Yallourn power stations and the impact on job losses in the Latrobe Valley.

The Inquiry will investigate the success of economic recovery efforts following the closure of Hazelwood in 2016, and the potential impacts of the closure of Yallourn in 2028 It will also investigate the success of the Latrobe Valley Authority to help the region transition.

Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath, who helped establish the Inquiry, said the Valley had undergone enormous economic upheaval and experienced significant job losses.

“The sudden closure of Hazelwood Power Station created a deep scar on the Latrobe Valley economic landscape and on families and small business,” Ms Bath said.

“The recent announcement Yallourn Power Station will close four years early has reopened this wound, with many left wondering how our community will survive long term.

“The Latrobe Valley community deserves to have a say on its future and provide feedback on the performance of the LVA as a long-term job creator.”

Ms Bath questioned the state government’s attempts at economic stimulus and job creation,

which she said had produced “questionable outcomes”.

“Latrobe Valley has a highly skilled workforce and the community is calling for long term sustainable jobs which complement our capabilities and potential,” she said.

“Our community is a fabulous place to live work and raise a family - we don’t want it to end up on the economic scrap heap, with families forced to move away for work and empty shops in our streets.”

Ms Bath said it was important to listen and develop an unbiased understanding of the community’s needs.

“You cannot force the early closure of important regional industries, drive the destruction of others, fund some liveability infrastructure projects and then walk away proclaiming ‘job done’.Where will the replacement jobs be coming from?

“These are real people; with real families and their future is important.”

Written submissions must address the terms of reference. For more information, visit parliament. vic.gov.au/eic-lc/article/4707.

Submissions close on August 27.

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THE operators of Loy Yang A and B are in the midst of reviewing the details of the Victorian government’s emissions reduction targets which were unveiled on Sunday.

The state government announced plans to cut emissions by between 45 and 50 per cent by 2030, and by between 28 and 33 per cent by 2025.

The strategy will keep Victoria on track to meet net zero emissions by 2050.

There are also plans for all government buildings and trains to run on 100 per cent renewables by 2025, and the state government is handing out $3000 subsidies for Victorians to purchase zeroemissions vehicles.

Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the state would need another 600 megawatts of new energy to meet demand by 2030.

However, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said there was a “vacuum of information” on how these targets could affect the Latrobe Valley’s coal generators.

Mr Northe blamed state government policies for the early closure of Yallourn brought forward to 2028 in order to help to meet these targets.

He also called for the need for a clear transition plan for the region, and pointed to a promised electric vehicle factory in Morwell which looked unlikely to go ahead.

“I find it amusing that the region most likely to be impacted the most doesn’t have the information about the depth of this policy,” Mr Northe said.

“You don’t have to be Einstein to work out that at least one power station would have to close by 2030, there’s no doubt government policy is triggering the market to move to faster renewables over non-renewables.”

Grattan Institute energy and climate change program director Tony Wood said he did not believe the new targets would have any direct implications for the Valley’s coal-fired power stations.

But Mr Wood warned that changes beyond 2030

would put pressure on the state’s remaining coal generators.

“I wouldn’t put my house on Loy Yang A keeping open until 2048, but this is a long way off, at the moment Loy Yang A seems to be running very well,” Mr Wood said.

“But it’s possible this will change as it becomes less reliable and more aggressive targets are announced. But I don’t think this policy has implications for how long it runs for.

“I think there is more that will happen beyond 2030 with further policy development and this will affect how long they run for.”

Environment Victoria campaigns manager Nicholas Aberle said it was clear the state government finalised its agreement with EnergyAustralia on Yallourn’s closure before announcing these targets.

“Clearly it seems that there is no intention from the Andrews government to do anything else directly about emissions from coal prior to 2030,” Dr Aberle said.

“However, the energy market is changing rapidly as renewables become cheaper, and we expect the transition to happen much faster than these targets assume.”

Loy Yang B operator Alinta Energy chief executive Jeff Dimery said he was welcoming the release of further detail from the Victorian government on its climate change strategy.

Mr Dimery said both state and federal governments should commit to a nationally consistent framework that supports a smooth and secure decarbonisation of the energy system.

An AGL spokeswoman said the company was reviewing the targets, but supported initiatives that aligned with objectives to provide “sustainable, secure, reliable and affordable energy”.

EnergyAustralia stated it welcomed the announcement, saying it was “already leading the way to a managed transition to cleaner energy” by retiring Yallourn in 2028, and installing grid scale batteries at Jeeralang.

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Metro tunnels toward completion AS the Metro Tunnel Project’s twin ninekilometre tunnels move closer to completion, focus now turns to major construction of the project’s five new underground stations.

Last weekend Alice, the third Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to finish work on the project’s twin tunnels, broke through at Town Hall Station after successfully digging under the Yarra. It leaves just one TBM to complete the final leg of the nine km tunnels from Kensington to South Yarra, with tunnelling due to finish in the coming weeks.

Arden Station will be the centrepiece of a massive new precinct that will be the home of Victoria’s innovation economy, which is expected to include up to 34,000 jobs and be home to around 15,000 residents by 2050.

The first concrete pour to build the station’s platforms has taken place, with platform construction continuing with the installation of pre-cast platform units and further concrete pours.

The station’s internal walls are in place, construction on the roof slab is near completion and crews have begun to install mechanical, electrical and plumbing services in the station box.

Earlier this year, workers installed 38 piles deep into the ground surrounding the eastern end of the station to reinforce the entrance building’s foundations.Arden Station’s entrance will feature 15 soaring brick arches, which are being built off-site with more than 100,000 bricks laid by hand onto precast concrete, to be delivered on site over the next few months.

The huge arches spanning the entrance are a nod to the rich industrial history and character of Melbourne’s inner north.

They will be made up of 52 concrete segments, each weighing 45 to 50 tonnes and lined with 104,000 bricks.

The bricks were manufactured in Victoria, then transported to a concrete manufacturer in South Australia where they are being laid by hand into the precast concrete segments.

Arden Station will have a direct link to the Airport in 2029 and be within walking distance of the North Melbourne Recreation Centre,Arden Street Oval and the route 57 tram, creating a transport hub.

The design prioritises pedestrian safety, with pedestrian crossings on Arden Street and Laurens Street, and includes new drop-off zones and taxi bays directly outside the station, and more than 120 bike parking spaces.

Work began last month on Laurens Street to realign traffic and bike lanes and add a new pedestrian crossing. Planning work is currently underway to consider an additional Royal Melbourne Hospital campus and a new Royal Women’s Hospital within Arden, with Melbourne’s renowned medical and research precinct to be extended across two locations Arden and Parkville - connected by the Metro Tunnel.

The Metro Tunnel Project is on track to be completed by 2025. It will create capacity for more than half a million extra passengers a week during peak times across Melbourne’s train network.

Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said it was an exciting development.

“The Metro Tunnel will not just deliver more trains, more often – but a new precinct that will have a direct link to the airport, attract thousands of jobs and provide another place for Victorians to live,” she said.

“As tunnelling is about to wrap up – the team has a massive task ahead of them to finish the stations, lay the track and get the tunnel ready to deliver more trains, more often.”

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Pros and cons of housing boom AS the masses flock from metropolitan Melbourne to regional Victoria in search of a lifestyle change, the housing market has never been hotter, and while it’s not all bad news, it isn’t all good news either.

The housing market within regional Victoria has experienced a recent period of intense growth as more people from metropolitan areas appear to be ditching the standard nine-to-five work week and daily commute, opting to work from home, giving people greater flexibility with where they live.

The Latrobe Valley has been on the receiving end of this influx with a median house price increase of 17.5 per cent over the last 12 months, up from $276,000 in March 2020 to $325,000 in March 2021.

Traralgon, the Valley’s most populated town, has seen significant growth with the median house price up from $325,000 in March 2020 to $365,000 in March 2021, a 12.3 per cent increase.

Traralgon also experienced an 18.3 per cent increase in real estate transactions between March 2020 and March 2021 as well as an average of 19 less days on the market.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) president Leah Calnan said although the influx will be beneficial to the area, people must also focus on the unintended consequences of such a change.

“All of a sudden you’ve got talent moving to regional Victoria and the more talent we bring in, the better the community becomes. It’s not just about employment but it increases the talent pool for things like the local football and netball club,” she said.

“Whilst it’s great on one level, there are all these unintended consequences, it does put that adverse effect on services like supermarkets, dentists, doctors and all those services that still need to facilitate the influx in that community.”

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Ms Calnan said that with the amount of people moving to regional areas with easy access to Melbourne, existing renters in these areas will be forced to move further out.

“One of the unintended consequences when you’ve got such an increase and demand in a regional area is that the cohort of traditional renters are really going to struggle moving forwards,” she said.

“If you look at the two to three hour ring around Melbourne, they’ve had that giant influx from metro people and then that next layer has gone further up to places like Mildura, Swan Hill because you’re not going to have somebody from metro go straight to Mildura, it’s not what they are looking for.”

However Ms Calnan believes the influx can have benefits with younger people deciding to continue living in regional areas when they would have previously looked at moving to metropolitan Melbourne.

“Often you see people in regional towns get to a certain age and then they leave and look for opportunities in the big city and you lose that talent, so now if we can have those opportunities in a regional area that creates the talent here so we don’t lose it, I think that’s a real bonus for regional towns,” she said.

According to Ms Calnan there are no indications that the housing boom will slow down any time soon with regional growth expected to be greater than metropolitan areas in 2021.

“Everything is suggesting that whilst we need to be able to manage it, the hotness of the market isn’t stopping yet,” she said.

“We saw some big percentage increases for the March quarter, I think we’ll see those trend upwards again for the June quarter and I do believe we will see that regional will have a greater growth than metro for 2021.”

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Confused: Latrobe City councilor Brad Law says it is “dumbfounding” the region can’t promote itself through the use of electronic billboards.

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By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE City councillors will keep exploring options for roadside tourism promotion after Regional Roads Victoria rejected installing overhead digital signs on the Princes Freeway.

Council officers had made several attempts to seek information on getting some signs put up promoting the region over freeway bridges within the municipality for more than three years.

RRV told Latrobe City it was against policy to allow overhead signs promoting tourism in rural areas - unless it was for pandemic or emergency information.

Destination Gippsland had also been making similar appeals to RRV to get some signs up to try to lure visitors off the freeway.

Instead, Latrobe City has vowed to keep looking

at other options to get tourism signs up along its road reserves.

Some councillors had questioned why large signs were allowed along other sections of the Princes or Monash freeway.

Cr Brad Law pointed to “an enormous amount” of signs on Melbourne major freeways for advertising or tourism promotion.

“We not asking for anything special, all we are asking for is to promote ourselves a little bit in our area so people can actually see what’s happening within our own Latrobe City,” Cr Law said.

“It’s a fantastic idea and it’s dumbfounding we can’t promote ourselves in this way.”

Cr Dan Clancey raised the original motion in 2018 to explore the idea, and said he hoped Latrobe City would “go back to the drawing board” and keep working on the concept.

“You only need to sit out by the freeway here at any time, or at Christmas, school holidays or Easter to see the amount of traffic heading east and heading back,” Cr Clancey said.

“We have an opportunity to really promote what we have here.”

Cr Dale Harriman said he was “flabbergasted” that RRV would show such “disrespect” to Latrobe City after waiting more than three years to only get a verbal response from the roads authority.

“The best RRV could do is give us a call and say read our rules, I find this very dismaying and I’m looking forward to the next [idea] we put to them,” Cr Harriman said.

“I think we should just keep bombarding them to annoy the hell out of them.”

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Council endorses submission for Morwell solar farm

By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE City Council is backing a 70 megawatt solar farm being proposed on two sites on Tramway Road - subject to a list of conditions - in a submission put forward to Planning Minister Richard Wynne.

Latrobe City councillors endorsed a submission responding to a planning application lodged to the state government from developer ARP Australian Solar to build the Morwell Solar Farm.

Latrobe City has supported the planning application subject to conditions addressing concerns around landscaping, removing productive agricultural land, traffic impacts and site remediation.

The project includes building 230,000 solar tracking panels and an accompanying battery, enough to power 23,300 average Victorian homes a year, creating about 100 construction jobs.

ARP has stated the $102 million project would help Victoria meet its 50 per cent renewables targets by 2030, abating 146,500 tonnes per of CO2 annum when compared to fossil fuels.

The two sites on 436 and 545 Tramway Road in Hazelwood North are being used for grazing, with plans for grazing to continue if the project went ahead.

In its submission, Latrobe City planners were generally supportive of the proposal given its location next to existing electricity infrastructure and its “relatively low amenity impacts”.

Cr Kellie O’Callaghan said council officers and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning had engaged with the local community for feedback into the proposed development.

Cr O’Callaghan said council officers had responded to one concern over to native vegetation, and the department had received only one objection.

“Officers were looking for a clear intent to form the community so we could inform a submission. The submission is consistent with the expectation from the community,” Cr O’Callaghan said.

“There’s been nothing raised directly, or indirectly, with the community to give any indication we need to change the submission as presented by the officers.”

Crafty: Jimmy Krekelberg sits amongst his brewing equiptment at Good Land Brewery in Traralgon.

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By TOM GANNON

THE Latrobe Valley is only a few short months away from getting its first commercial-scale brewery.

Good Land Brewing Co in Traralgon East is the passion project of local lad Jimmy Krekelberg, who says he is ready to revolutionise local beer and create something that is the Latrobe Valley’s own.

Although the brewery is close to opening, the journey it’s taken to get to this point has been a long one.

Mr Krekelberg’s love affair with craft beer started over 10 years ago after getting his first experience with home brewing.

“I bought a slab of Little Creatures pale ale, which 10 years ago was the beer from a craft perspective. I drank all the beer and kept the empty bottles and caps and put my home brew in those bottles,” he said.

“I then took a six pack of it around to a cousin’s place and after a few I told them I made the beers and they couldn’t believe it.”

It was at this moment Mr Krekelberg said his eyes were opened to the possibility of pursuing his passion further and acted as the spark that would see him work at some of Europe’s best breweries.

“Ten years ago when I first tasted craft beer and made my first home-brew it was ‘I want this for my friends, my family, people I went to school with and to bring something to the community that we don’t have here’,” he said.

“That feeling of someone tasting something you’ve created made me think ‘this is what I want to do’ and the more and more I looked

into going fully commercial I realised I needed to get experience from a commercial brewery.”

In 2011, Mr Krekelberg moved to Scotland and spent over two years working and learning at Stewart Brewing, Edinburgh’s largest independent brewery.

“They taught me things from marketing to sales to production, they were a really good business that did everything themselves,” he said.

After returning to Traralgon in 2015, Mr Krekelberg was “ready to hit the ground running” but found himself heading back to the other side of the world after landing a job at Brouwerij De Molen, one of the Netherland’s best breweries.

It was here he began to figure out what he was missing from beer back in the Valley.

“You could always taste the local region, you could always go somewhere and ask what local beers they had in at the moment and they would say ‘there’s a local brewery down the road and we’ve got this selection’,” he said.

It’s this local focus that Mr Krekelberg wanted to bring back to the Valley and provided the basis for Good Land’s ethos.

“I suppose the dream was always to have my own brewery in Traralgon since I was born here, went to school here and all my friends and family are here as well,” he said.

“For the Latrobe Valley to have its own brewery I think is a fantastic idea and people from the Valley and Gippsland are pretty passionate about the area and do like to support local and get behind businesses in the area.

“To have a brewery here where you can come and buy beer but also go out to local

restaurants and cafe’s on the weekend and try a local beer there while supporting local industry is what I think people want and it’s what I like to do.”

The brewery plans to open with the launch of four unique beers, the recipes of which have been in development over the last 10 years.

This will include a crisp lager, a fruitier version of a pale ale, a session XPA/IPA (Extra pale ale and India pale ale) hybrid and a one-off seasonal beer, all of which will be made from recipes that have been in development over the last 10 years, something Mr Krekerlberg said will “bring a bit of nuance to old school beers”.

The brewery will feature a bar area that leads into the brewing room, giving patrons the experience of enjoying a drink right next to where it was brewed.

“I really wanted a place where you could come and sit amongst the stainless steel and the tanks, enjoying a beer that was brewed and crafted 10-15 metres away from where you’re drinking, it which is an awesome experience,” he said.

Mr Krekelberg hopes the brewery will open people’s eyes to the world of craft beer and become a Traralgon and Latrobe Valley institution.

“I really want this to be a social place that encourages conversation between like-minded people that want to be here, that enjoy the craft and enjoy the beer,” he said.

Good Land began its first brew on Tuesday and hopes to open to the public in in the coming months.

Updates can be found at www.goodland.beer

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Faster outcomes for injured workers

MORE workers’ compensation disputes will be resolved faster and more efficiently thanks to new laws passed by Parliament recently – delivering fairer outcomes for Victorians and helping them to get back to work as soon as they can.

The state Government’s reforms allow the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service to hear and make binding determinations on disputes not resolved by conciliation.

This provides Victorians injured on the job with a simpler and cheaper way to resolve disputes, sparing them the cost, time and stress of going to court.

Workers will be able to have their dispute arbitrated by the conciliation service in an informal manner – and more quickly than it takes to conclude most court proceedings.

Under the laws, a hearing must start within 30 days of the dispute being referred to arbitration.

Once an application for arbitration begins, a hearing will generally finish within 60 days with a determination made within two weeks of the hearing concluding.

With the cost and complexity of court proceedings previously deterring many workers from pursuing their dispute, the new laws ensure that more Victorians will have their matter heard and reach a resolution that works for them.

This means less stress, fairer outcomes, and better recovery for injured workers.

It will also help to free up court capacity and boost efficiency by diverting suitable claims away from the court system.

Minister for Workplace Safety Ingrid Stitt welcomed the news.

“Workers now have a faster and fairer pathway to resolve their workers’ compensation disputes – meaning better outcomes for injured Victorian workers,” she said.

“These laws empower Victorians injured at work to focus on their recovery and getting back to the job – rather than dealing with stressful and lengthy court proceedings.

“The reforms deliver on the state Government’s commitment to improve the dispute resolution process in line with a recommendation from the Victorian Ombudsman in its 2019 report into workers’ compensation claims.

Making a difference: The three Narkoojee winery staff members who shave their head for the cancer centre fundraiser Deanna Ingravelle, Karen Drysdale and Kerrie Welch with Joanne Walker as they present the $25,000 donation. photograph zac standish

Narkoojee supporting cancer centre we raised and what the money can provide for the centre.

“They (the three girls) first approached me about this idea when I first had my Mastectomy and was starting chemotherapy, and I thought it was great they were using me as inspiration to raise money for this amazing cause.”

Looking back on the traumatic time, she described her experience in receiving the harrowing diagnosis.

“I self-diagnosed, putting deodorant on I looked in the mirror and I noticed a big indentation in my breast and thought this is not right,” she said.

“It took me about a week to get the confidence to speak to my partner about it and then straight away I went to the GP and it was all really difficult because it was in the height of COVID times.

“It all just happened really fast, I had to have a left breast Mastectomy and six months of chemotherapy, it was a really daunting experience I never thought it was around the corner.”

Part of the three girl team that shaved their head in support of Joanne, Narkoojee winery accounts manager Karen Drysdale explained the time and effort that went into the fundraising campaign.

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THE Latrobe Regional Hospital Gippsland Cancer Care Centre (GCCC) received a welcome boost last week courtesy of the outstanding fundraising efforts of the Narkoojee Winery in Glengarry.

Rallying behind much loved team member Joanne Walker, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, three of the winery’s staff in Kerrie Welch, Karen Drysdale and Deanna Ingravelle took the plunge and shaved their heads in the hope of raising $5000 for the local cancer centre.

Fast forward over six months and the cause has yielded a remarkable $25,000, with the public response resulting in the winery having to put on two sold out events to cater for the immense support.

Speaking with The Express, Ms Walker said the support she received from the Narkoojee family was nothing short of overwhelming.

“It is just amazing, we did not expect to sell out one function, let alone two, and then the amount of money that kept coming in was just incredible,” Ms Walker said.

“We are blown away by just how much money

“It is super exciting to be here finally making this $25,000 donation to the GCCC,” Ms Drysdale said.

“A lot of hard work and dedication by a lot of people went in to making this campaign possible and we are so thankful for the support from the local community.”

She stressed the importance of giving back to the local cancer treatment centre and what the funds raised will be going towards.

“If you support (the GCCC) you are supporting Gippsland,” she said.

“We are lucky enough that we have been able to provide new chairs for them in that area and trolleys and different things like that.”

From the hospital’s perspective, Chief Operating Officer Don McCrae said it is fantastic to see local businesses support them in this way.

“It is absolutely outstanding and it is fantastic to get the opportunity to support one of the Narkoojee family in our facilities,” Mr McCrae said.

“The money raised will help in providing much needed equipment to our cancer centre as we look to keep meeting the demands of patients in our region.”

Guest speaker for historical society THE Morwell Historical Society invites members and the general public to their next general meeting.

The meeting will be held at 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell on Wednesday, 19th May 19 from 2pm.

Following the meeting guest speaker Carol Smith will take centre stage.

Ms Smith is a local resident and the author of two books - ‘A Call to Arms’and ‘Heading for the Hills’.

Her first book, ‘A Call to Arms’ covers her family military history with stories beginning with both

grandfathers, one of whom fought on Gallipoli and was later wounded on the Western Front, and the other who rode in the Charge of Beersheba.

‘Heading for the Hills’ talks about her two uncles, Ron McIntyre and Charlie Mills, both ‘Rats of Tobruk’ who had been captured at El Alamein and transported to Prisoner of War Camps in Italy.

Great mates, they had joined together, fought together in the Siege of Tobruk and were captured together, but at the time of their escape they had been separated and each went their own way.

Charlie walked over the Alps into neutral

Switzerland and Ron joined a Partisan group and stayed in Italy until liberation by the US in May 1945.

After the War Ron moved to Morwell where he was a senior technician with the then PMG until his death in 1969.

If you are a military history buff, interested in family history or you have a love for reading, you will enjoy listening to Ms Smith. For any further information please phone Shirley Prosser on 0409 436 019.

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Moechella set to rock for worthy cause

BY ZAC STANDISH

TAKING inspiration from one of the world’s biggest music festivals, after a year off due to COVID, Moechella will be returning to the Moe Hotel for its second edition on Saturday, May 22.

A day filled with a fantastic array of music for people of all tastes, the festival is a symbol of the community coming together to support a great cause, which in 2021 will be raising awareness for mental health issues.

Moechella committee member Dean Abbott says they are extremely excited to get the event up and running after the events of 2020.

“We are super excited to get things back going again,” Mr Abbott said.

“We were looking at putting together an event in 2020, but due to COVID we had to postpone, so this is the earliest opportunity we thought we had to get the event up and going, “It has certainly been a long time coming.”

Taking place at the iconic Moe Hotel, known as ‘Leggies’, manager and fellow Moechella committee member Shannon Murphy is eager to bring the event and over 250 patrons to the establishment.

“Obviously during COVID we were closed for a long time, so to host an event like this is huge for us,” Mr Murphy said.

“We are just excited to welcome back so many people to the hotel and to be involved in a cause such as this is just fantastic.”

The public response to the festival has been nothing short of overwhelming with tickets to the event selling out in just over a month.

“The response from the local community has been huge,” Mr Abbott said.

“Pending restrictions we are hoping to sell more tickets but for the time being we are sold out, “We already have an online wait list of around 40 odd, so we are confident that if limits are eased and we can sell more tickets they will be sold out as well.”

With the first event taking place in November 2019, Mr Murphy explained the main motivation behind organising the festival and their initial inspiration.

“A friend of ours and his family have a young fella (Saxon Wilson) that needed some medical treatment for an extremely rare genetic disorder (known as Cri du chat syndrome),” he said.

“Obviously treatment is not available locally so the cost of getting that treatment was quite expensive, as they needed to go to the NAPA centre in Sydney which is one of only three of its kind worldwide, “Last time around we raised enough money for multiple rounds of treatment with the final sum being in excess of $40,000.”

Experiencing such great success in its inaugural

Great cause: Moechella committee members Dean Abbott and Shannon Murphy with Andrew Peace outside the iconic Moe Hotel, which will host the festival to be held in honour of Riley Pearce. photograph zac standish fundraising campaign, the Moechella committee have gotten behind a new local cause as they look to raise much needed awareness for mental health.

Mental health will be especially poignant at this years Moechella after the Moe community was rocked by the sudden passing of Riley Pearce earlier this year.

Mr Abbott said they were looking to assist in any way they could.

“The Pearce family are a very well known local family and much loved throughout the community,” he said.

“So when we heard about the tragedy that struck them we decided we would approach them and offer

TWO years after its inception, Gippsland Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN) is relaunching the #ScreenForMe campaign to raise community awareness of cancer screening.

The #ScreenForMe relaunch community event will be held at the Moe Library on May 12 from 12.30pm.

Not only will the event mark the campaign’s second birthday, but Gippsland PHN is taking the opportunity to launch Phase 2 of the #ScreenForMe campaign, I’ve #Screened For Me. #ScreenForMe aims to empower the community to make a difference by encouraging their friends and family to be proactive in looking after their health by screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer.

Gippsland PHN Chief Executive Amanda Proposch, said Phase 2 of the campaign took this approach one step further.

“I’ve #Screened For Me encourages local people who have screened to share their experience with the broader community to encourage others to participate in cancer screening,” she explained.

“Anyone that regularly screens for breast, bowel or cervical cancer is well placed to influence others to screen for cancer and we welcome them to become an I’ve #Screened For Me Screening Advocate.”

Screening Advocates can share their cancer screening stories in many ways: With Gippsland PHN as part of the Screening Advocates program, by starting a conversation with friends and family

about the importance of screening and early detection, and by being proud they have screened and shared the #I’veScreenedForMe message online.

Several Screening Advocates have already shared their cancer screening stories with Gippsland PHN and these short films will be showcased online as a part of the relaunch community event.

One of these will be Traralgon local, Donna Faulkner, who will also be a guest speaker on the day, sharing her experience with bowel cancer.

Developed locally as part of the Victorian Government’s Latrobe Health Innovation Zone program, Ms Proposch said it was exciting for the #ScreenForMe campaign to once again be present within the community.

“#ScreenForMe is such a unique program in that it features local community members of all ages asking their loved ones to ‘Screen For Me’ and now, as Screening Advocates, their story can potentially help save the life of someone they might not even know,” she said. #ScreenForMe is part of an innovative three-year project designed to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of Latrobe Valley residents.

Funded by the Victorian Government as part of the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone, and managed

by Gippsland PHN, the project works with the community and local health providers to help increase participation in screening for preventable cancers.

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“Our headline band is Dead City Limits who are about to set off on a tour with KISS when they come out to Australia,” he said.

“There are a bunch of other well-known bands from Melbourne along with local artists, it is a more of hard rock/Aussie rock theme with some more mainstream acts coming in as well, “There will be 13 bands and artists over three different stages spread out throughout the hotel.”

Moechella will take place on Saturday, May 22 in honour of Riley Pearce with all funds raised going to the Black Dog Institute.

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From the family’s perspective, Riley’s dad Andrew says they were taken aback by the committee’s generous offer for assistance.

“It was absolutely huge (to receive their help), it is so touching and overwhelming,” Mr Pearce said.

“To have community support it means so much to us.”

With the big day coming later this month, Mr

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My office in Traralgon can assist with a range of issues and Federal Government matters including defence, Centrelink, immigration and telecommunications.

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Longevity: Trafalgar legend Kevin Gracie celebrated his 70th birthday recently. Having been baking for more than 50 years, there is no sign of retirement as he takes another tray of photograph supplied sausage rolls out of the oven.

Traf’s legendary baker

By SHONA VINES

TRAFALGAR baking legend Kevin Gracie is well known for supplying fresh bread and bakery lines to Trafalgar residents.

He starts work at midnight and heads home midmorning, only to take the dogs for a walk and get some sleep.

For the recently turned 70 year old, this is part of his daily ritual.

Mr Gracie has followed the family tradition, being the fourth generation to bake, and was 16 when he started baking.

He spent 10 years undertaking two separate five-year apprenticeships, completing his apprenticeship at his families Newborough bakery with his father.

With the retirement of his father, Mr Gracie took on his own bakery in the Giles Arcade, Trafalgar in 1978.

Amazingly, he still has a few customers that have been buying his goods from the very

beginning. While bread is on the top of the list for the bakery, Mr Gracie’s passion lies with pastries and cakes. He loves to use the experience and knowledge he has to experiment with new flavours, especially donuts, which have come a long way from cinnamon and jam.

He has also won some awards for his savoury pastries including gold medals.

Mr Gracie uses Australian ingredients and mixes all his own dough from scratch.

The baking lineage will hopefully continue into the fifth generation as his daughter Joanne is currently training.

The Trafalgar bakery is once again supplying pies to the local football again, continuing a long tradition.

Gracie’s Bakery has supported many community groups over the years, and has also given countless kids their start in the workforce.

When ask if rumours of his retirement were true, Mr Gracie laughed and said “where did you hear that? I will probably die here.”

A FORMER city-slicker who was diagnosed with cancer at 14 and told by doctors to make a tree change is now the top Lowline cattle breeder in Australia and New Zealand.

Grand Ridge breeder Vicki Gilbert cleaned up the broad sashes at the prestigious Beef Australia cattle expo in Rockhampton with a swag of championships with her boutique-bred Rotherwood Lowline cattle.

The success comes off the back of last month’s Royal Ester Show where the top showie won most successful and supreme exhibitor.

“I love the satisfaction of showing, I chose the genetics, broke them in and I see them paraded around the ring and if they win it’s even more so satisfying,” Ms Gilbert said.

“Animals are so loyal and they give you so much. Some cattle love being shown, you could see the way my girl walked and held her head up. She stood beautifully and loved the attention.”

Ms Gilbert said doctors told her she “wouldn’t survive” when diagnosed with bowel and breast cancer as a teen and they recommended she move out bush for some serenity.

The 59-year-old moved to Lancefield where she fell in love with a neighbouring Lowline bull and ended up purchasing him and six females as her foundation herd.

“I was a real city girl, I never thought I’d ever fall in love with cows. I was always in high heels and I didn’t even own a pair of jeans,” she said.

“Now I’m healthy and alive. The cattle and country life helped me 100 per cent.”

The Lowline is a modern Australian breed of small, polled beef cattle, the result of selective breeding with black Aberdeen Angus. It is known for its docility and suitability for smaller acreages.

Ms Gilbert shifted to Cann River to upsize her stud where her animals became known as the best in country, winning multiple supreme championships at Australia’s top shows.

Class: Grand Ridge breeder Vicki Gilbert cleaned up the broad sashes at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with her boutique-bred Rotherwood Lowline cattle. photograph supplied Rotherwood cattle are sought after by breeders for producing square and solid, structurally correct types. Ms Gilbert was also instrumental in helping red Lowlines get recognised in the show ring.

However, Ms Gilbert thought she was done with showing after filling up her trophy cabinet, and moved to a smaller property just outside of Boolarra two years ago.

She now has 25 Lowlines including four bulls and is now taking on the next step of selling semen for export to Europe and the United States.

“I hadn’t shown for three years, but the stock on the ground was too good so I wanted to show again, I do this all by myself. It was really good for my spirits,” she said.

“I’m now recognised enough to enter the export market and I have the confidence I will be successful, I need to keep breeding good cattle. This is exciting and different.”

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‘Honouring our community heroes during COVID’

Neighbourhood House Week is the perfect time to come in and chat to us about what’s on offer at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.

The House is a warm and welcoming place to learn new skills, enjoy a hobby and meet new friends.

As a learn local you can improve your skills for employment or further education with a course in computers, hospitality skills, horticulture, agri-food and manufacturing, literacy/numeracy, or disability work. Enjoy a hobby such as cooking, creative writing, photography, art, craft, yoga, Pilates, belly dancing, cake decorating, French, Italian, Spanish, and more.

We also have a wonderful Community Garden located at the VRI hall in Queens Parade which has a plentiful supply of veggies and herbs to harvest and enjoy. An open day and Community Lunch will be held at the VRI Community Garden on Thursday 11th May. The garden will be open from 9am-3pm and you can enjoy lunch between 12-2pm. There will also be a morning tea at the Neighbourhood House in Breed Street on Tuesday 9th May between 11am-12noon. This is a wonderful way to celebrate coming together after a challenging year and enjoy some healthy food as a community. We are grateful for Food for All Latrobe Valley sponsoring these healthy initiatives.

Come along and enjoy some yummy healthy food harvested from the garden and see what’s on offer at both the Neighbourhood House and the VRI Community Garden.

Phone Julie or Meagan on 5174 6199 for more information and RSVP for the Community Lunch.

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Rosedale Neighbourhood House offers a range of classes and groups throughout the week.

Come and enjoy craft, sewing, computers, tai chi or brush off your tap shoes.

Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences and promote reconnecting with your community. Enhance your skills to live a fulfilling life while reducing isolation and loneliness.

Each week our community lunch on Fridays provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and good company. The community Garden group offers a relaxed space to learn and share your experience.

We have regular fishing trips and op shop tours helping members of the community get out n about and have some fun.

Rosedale Neighbourhood House is a great place to meet people, share your knowledge and be part of the community. That may be through being a volunteer, attending groups or becoming a tutor.

To find out more visit 2-8 Cansick Street, Rosedale or phone 5199 2595.

Stay up to date with house activities on our Facebook page.

Our aim at Moe Neighbourhood House is to provide the community with “support, respect and a place of belonging through community participation”; we do this in a relaxed atmosphere, where you are encouraged to learn at your own pace.

Adult Learners Week is ‘Open Week’, come and visit us, look around, enjoy a cuppa, get a program and relax on the couches while you are here. Try one of our classes during Adult Learners Week, current participants will also have the opportunity to bring a friend and share their experiences of attending MNH. You may even like to join us for our Community Lunch on Thursday from 12pm cost of $5.

Childcare is available at MNH with qualified staff, at reasonable rates for class participants or occasional care. Bookings are required!

To find out more visit 1-11 James Street, Moe Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm, phone 5126 3123, email moemnh@bigpond.com.au or logon to www.moeneighbourhoodhouse.org

We are a little and caring not-for-profit organisation which is community owned and community managed. Our vision is to empower our people to be united and resilient with a focus on well-being, and connections.

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Quantum celebrates inclusivity for LGBTI QUANTUM Support Services is working hard to ensure that they provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for Gippsland’s Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community.

Since 2017, the organisation has progressively developed skills and awareness within the service to meet the needs and individual response requirements of LGBTI clients and employees.

As part of this process Quantum has established an LGBTI Advisory Group, to assist champion and guide the organisation as they work toward achieving Rainbow Tick accreditation.

Quantum welcomed Rainbow Health Victoria education specialists Shamini Joseph and Kerry Simple to facilitate a recent workshop held at the Morwell Bowls Club. The event was attended by Quantum’s Executive Management Team, Practice Leader Representatives, LGBTI Advisory Group members and the organisation’s chief executive Natalie McDonald.

The workshop and planning activity focussed on educating those in attendance on how to identify practical considerations to enhance the experience of LGBTI community members engaging with or employed by the service.

The workshop explored the lived experience of the LGBTI client journey and aimed to build a better understanding of the experiences that LGBTI people may have when accessing Quantum’s services.

Activities included those to build the committee’s understanding of LGBTI sense of hypervigilance when accessing any services, as well as common heteronormativity “warning signs” that can impact the sense of safety for clients and employees.

The participants then set about using specialist audit tools to benchmark LGBTI inclusion at the organisation and identify additional areas of development that will support Quantum’s efforts toward Rainbow Tick accreditation.

A member of the LGBTI Advisory Group Viv Reiner stated, “I found the workshop to be very informative and worthwhile in relation to how Quantum can progress. It gave the group some great tools to identify improvements in supporting staff into the future, as well as how to build our confidence to support people accessing our services from the LGBTI community”.

The LGBTI Working Group will now draw on these learnings and work alongside management and members of the Board to embed further cultural enhancements across the organisation.

If you are interested in learning more about the steps that Quantum is taking into being a more inclusive environment, or would like to advise or assist us on our journey please call 1800 243 455.

Upgrade: The new Trafalgar multi-use pavilion under construction, the current Trafalgar Football-Netball Club rooms can be seen to the left.

New pavilion on the way

By LIAM DURKIN

THE new Trafalgar multi-use pavilion at the recreation reserve is starting to take shape.

Sporting clubs in the town rejoiced last July when it was announced Baw Baw Shire Council received funding from the state government to construct the facility.

The $3.2 million pavilion is being built behind the current soccer pitches, and once completed, will support the needs of Trafalgar Victory Soccer Club,Trafalgar Football-Netball Club,Trafalgar Boxing Gym and Trafalgar Cricket Club.

To the uninhibited, the construction of a new pavilion would not warrant much fanfare, but those close to the scene know just how big a battle it has been to get to this point.

With the complex set to be completed later this year,Trafalgar resident Mick Bourke OAM has put forward a submission to BBSC that the Turra family be formally recognised within the complex.

The Turra brothers - Jim, Frank and Dominic - the original owners of the land, decided to sell their family farm next to the Trafalgar Recreation Reserve at the same time the Trafalgar community was negotiating with council to adopt a masterplan for the reserve in the early 2000s.

The Turra family had opportunities to sell the land at a higher price than that eventually offered by council, but declined such offers as it wanted to see the land used by the community.

They did this without knowing whether or not council would eventually purchase the land.

BBSC Place Names Advisory Committee received Mr Bourke’s proposal and suggested that it be called ‘Turra Family Pavilion’, to which the Turra family has agreed.

The committees of the four clubs at the recreation precinct have also endorsed the proposal.

Mr Bourke is now encouraging individuals to submit their own support for the proposal.

“I think it’s important that local people, in this case a local family, be recognised for the contribution to the precinct,” he said.

“Without the Turra brothers hanging onto thee la and d and d waitting g foor counccil to be ablee to

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“It’s important that the history of places such as this are retained and don’t get lost, and the naming of the pavilion ensures that the contribution of the Turra family is not lost.”

Mr Bourke himself was instrumental in a steering committee that developed the original strategic plan of the recreation reserve in the early 2000s, along with Peter Williams, Larry Cutler, Kathy West and Jo Porter.

Soccer and boxing will be the biggest winners out of the pavilion in the immediate future, while football and cricket will have to wait until an oval is cleared to be able to utilise the facility in full.

Area to the north of the soccer facility has been touted as the most practical location for a second oval. The space is currently a paddock and has been used as a car park in the past.

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provide a long awaited turf wicket square for the Trafalgar Cricket Club. The turf wicket saga, confined to the status of running gag at the cricket club for many years, now appears an actual realistic possibility.

The pavilion project is being jointly funded by a $500,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Female Friendly Facilities Fund and the $2.7 million balance by Baw Baw Shire Council Submissions for support to have the name Turra Family Pavilion bestowed are required in wiring or email by Monday, May 17 2021.

Those who would like to make a submission can do so by emailing bawbaw@bawbawshire. vic.gov.au or sending correspondence to PO Box 304,, Warra agul 3820 0.

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Service for new parents Joy for senior citizens as centres reopen in Latrobe now available

THERE is so much to learn in the lead-up to giving birth - but what about afterwards?

Latrobe City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service is staffed by nurses trained and dedicated to providing the best support possible to new parents and their children.

The service is traditionally known for monitoring a baby’s health and parents’ wellbeing through screening checks.

Maternal and Child Health Nurses provide 10 health and development assessments, from birth to age three-and-a-half, at a Maternal and Child Health Centre, with the opportunity for additional appointments if required.

“Remembering when I was a first-time mum, the service and the wide variety of information from immunisation advice, breastfeeding support, women’s health matters, including postnatal and anxiety support, and referrals to specialists - was invaluable,” Latrobe City Council Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson said.

“The Maternal and Child Health nurses also provide much needed advice to parents on how to manage sleep and settling, diet and nutrition, toilet training, behaviour and guidance, safety,

and families working through complex needs and issues.”

Nurses can refer parents to supported playgroups and first time parent groups that provide guidance and support to new parents.

The Maternal and Child Health service will contact families within a few days after mother and baby have been discharged from hospital, to arrange a home visit. Parents can choose which nurse they see and all Maternal and Child Health Nurses are registered nurses and midwives with a Maternal and Child Health qualification.

The service is free and confidential for Latrobe City families with children aged from birth to six years.

To learn more, see Council’s website: https://www. latrobe.vic.gov.au/mch To book, phone Council’s Maternal and Child Health team on 5128 6128.

Parents can also phone the Maternal and Child Health Line - 132 229 - for assistance.

The MCH App can answer many common child health queries and provides a library of information, click-to-call contacts, prompts for upcoming appointments, and regular updates and messages.

SENIOR citizens across Latrobe City can’t wait to see their friends again after senior citizens centres reopened across the municipality.

The centres had been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions since March 2020.

The centres are used by senior citizens clubs to provide social activities for members.

Senior residents enjoy being part of six clubs that operate from Council facilities across Latrobe City:Traralgon East and Monomeath at Traralgon; Morwell East and Maryvale Crescent at Morwell; Moe and Newborough.

Council maintains the centres and pays for operating costs. The centres are also available to community groups other than senior citizens clubs to use.

“Council is delighted to be able to re-open the doors of our senior citizens centres again, allowing the treasured senior members of our community to re-connect, which is vital for their wellbeing,” Latrobe City Council Mayor Sharon Gibson said.

Traralgon East Senior Citizens Club president Gloria Grenenger said members had enjoyed playing cards and sharing in other activities with their friends again.

“It’s really important for senior people to see others, and to seek the friendship and help that they need, particularly if their families are not around,” Gloria said.

The club’s 180 members enjoy such activities as carpet bowls, line dancing, card games, a monthly music afternoon, pool, bingo and table tennis.

Morwell East Senior Citizens Club has resumed in earnest, after many members felt lonely while the club was unable to meet, president Patricia Claassens said.

“During the COVID lockdowns we stayed in touch by phone and then caught up for a coffee when we could, but there’s nothing like being back to regular activities,” she said.

The club holds such activities as a fitness class, a card group, lace-making, knitting and choir rehearsal.

“It’s all about the friendship and getting people out of their homes and having a chat. There are some people who would not do anything without the seniors club,” Patricia said.

All senior citizens clubs in Latrobe City welcome new members.

To find out more, phone council on 1300 367 700.

YourGround website launched to help Latrobe City

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had been installing security cameras in known trouble spots such as the Moe train station or Traralgon night spot precinct.

“Sadly, there are areas people don’t feel safe in our society, but this website will help people feel safer in the community,” Cr Gibson said.

“It’s wise in some places you go to look around and be more aware of what’s around you, but we need to call out bad behaviour and make it known it’s not acceptable.”

According to the Australia Institute, 87 per cent of women have experienced at least one form of verbal or physical street harassment.

Women and gender diverse people have reported

their movement and access is restricted for due to fear, violence and harassment.

Monash XYX Lab co-director Nicole Kalms said the data could be used by local governments and key decision-makers to prioritise where changes needed to be made.

“The ability to move freely in and around the places you live, work and play, and to feel you belong in your space and place is an essential human right,” Dr Kalms said.

“Yet, often this is denied to many on the basis of gender.”

The website will be live for the next three months.

To take part, visit yourground.org.

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WOMEN and gender diverse people in Latrobe City are being invited to pin-point local public spaces where they don’t feel safe or included, as part of a new interactive website.

Latrobe City is one of 20 local governments taking part in the YourGround website which was launched last week to help identify public spaces where women are reluctant to go.

The project was designed in collaboration with Monash University gender, design and space specialists XYX Lab and digital consultants CrowdSpot.

YourGround allows users to anonymously drop

a pin, tell a story or share an experience while out for leisure, sport, exercise, play or catching up with friends.

Some website users have identified Morwell hotspots including the Coles carpark, the Commercial Road public toilets, and train station, citing antisocial behaviour, a lack of lighting or security.

One website user has stated safety issues in Commercial Road as “the people here make me uncomfortable”.

“Daily antisocial and threatening behaviour from people who hang around the area - loud verbal altercations and fighting which is uncomfortable for others using the area,” the user reports.

Latrobe City mayor Sharon Gibson said council

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Moving through the ranks: St Paul’s 2020 graduate, Stephanie Graham, during one of her drama performances whilst at St Paul’s.

Performing at the next level

ST Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Class of 2020 graduate, Stephanie Graham, recently performed in a lead role for ‘Starbound’ in Melbourne.

‘Starbound’ is a two-week intensive program for young aspiring performing arts adults, led by industry professionals from the musical theatre scene culminating in three performance shows.

Acceptance into the program is based on a professional, rigorous casting audition.

Not only was Stephanie accepted into the program for the third year, but she was also given a lead role that required an additional audition process.

Throughout her time at St Paul’s, Stephanie was involved in a variety of performing arts endeavours that included choreographing SEISA Dance performances at the Traralgon Campus and being the Traralgon Campus Performing Arts Captain in 2018. She has also performed in countless community productions in Traralgon and Sale. Stephanie is now studying as part of ‘Showfit’ in East Brunswick.

Great initiative: The ‘Veggie Patch Kids’ with teacher Kathy Quinn, outlined what they have been doing, at school assembly.

Students reap what they sow

Green goods: Izza, Zoltina, Ella, Maddy and Isabella-Rose, inspect some of the crops they are growing. photographs supplied

THE ‘Veggie Patch Kids’ is a group of students at Morwell Central Primary who are working hard to produce the best vegetables they can from the garden beds they have established at school. They diligently dig chicken manure into the soil, plant seeds, and weed, water and harvest the crops they grow.

In the last few days, the group has been very excited to pick their first crop of lettuce and sell it to the staff. The funds from this will be used to buy more vegetable seeds and keep the program running.

The ‘Veggie Patch Kids’ are learning a great deal from establishing their veggie gardens, including the correct vegetable seeds to plant during each season of the year. They are looking forward to planting fruit trees in the future.

AMAZE-ing work at Stockdale Road Primary School RECENTLY staff and students at Stockdale Road Primary School put their ‘Hoodies Up for Autism’ to embrace autistic people and celebrate the diversity autism brings to our world.

The day was organised by the Junior School Council and raised more than $700 which will be donated directly to the Amaze organisation.

The school was so very proud of Tarly, one of our Year 6 students, who spoke about some of the challenges she faces every day and the importance of understanding and support for people with autism.

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Great cause: Stockdale Road Primary School staff Natasha, Cat, Linda and Mel.

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Uni ends 2020 financially sound to drive ongoing success.

The Annual Report outlined other major achievements in 2020, including: detailed analysis of the way Federation transformed its educational delivery and upskilled its teaching staff to embrace the new world of online learning, significant improvements in environmental performance due to working from home and more flexible arrangements for employees and a turnover of $8.94 million in research and innovation grants for major research projects to create impactful, real-world solutions.

The report also provided a snapshot of Federation’s new Strategic Plan 2021 to 2025, launched with staff in December 2020 and to be officially presented to the community midyear 2021.

Federation University, which has a campus at Churchill, continues to place as one of the highest ranked regional universities in Australia.

Federation recently ranked in the top 200 globally for the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings Sustainable Development Goals impact, peaking at Number 35 in the world for Gender Equity.

This builds on the university’s earlier success, with education ranked in the top two per cent of all higher education institutions worldwide, and clinical and health, social sciences, and business and economics in the top three per cent and the Federation sports science discipline ranked in the top 100 institutions worldwide in the 2020 Global Ranking of Sport Science by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Professor Bentley said it was a credit to the university community, staff and leadership that these significant results had been delivered in the face of such substantial disruption in 2020.

The Annual Report is available at: https://federation.edu.au/staff/governance/ planspublications-policies/organisational-data.

Nappies needed

Assistance: The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is encouraging locals to donate unused disposable nappies to help local families doing it tough.

THE Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, is asking locals to donate disposable nappies.

Mr O’Brien’s office in Sale is a collection point for the Nappy Collective Giving Project, an initiative that collects unused disposable nappies and passes them on to where they are needed most.

Mr O’Brien said donations throughout the coronavirus pandemic had understandably slowed down, however the need had increased resulting in a greater need than ever before.

“I’m urging anyone with unwanted disposable nappies sitting at home to drop them into my office,” Mr O’Brien said.

“My office is open to the public and we accept nappy donations of all shapes and sizes, open packs are fine as well.”

Mr O’Brien said the nappies would be donated to a local charity that will ensure they are passed on to those who need them most.

“One of the great things about this project is

that the nappies are distributed locally, it’s a simple way we can support local families in need.

“Unfortunately research conducted by the Nappy Collective tells us that around 280,000 Australian children are not having their nappy changed as often as they should because their parents simply can’t afford the nappies needed.

“In previous years I have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown by locals, many of whom drop off unopened packets of nappies that they have purchased for the sole purpose of donating to this cause and I’m anticipating this year won’t be any different.

“As we all know too well, many Gippslanders are doing it really tough, so it’s great to be able to help in any way that we can.”

The Nappy Collective is happy to accept donations of any unused disposable nappy regardless of brand or size and can be dropped off at Mr O’Brien’s office during business hours year-round.

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FEDERATION University Australia ended 2020 with a positive balance sheet and whole new approach to student learning, overcoming the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federation University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Bentley joined the university in the middle of Victoria’s second lockdown and said prudent and collaborative financial and organisational management had helped to calm the COVID storm and its impact on Federation’s performance.

“While 2020 was a momentous year of uncertainty and change for our university, it has provided significant opportunity for us as Australia’s leading regional university,” he said.

“It has been a year in which our staff have shown enormous commitment and fortitude as they worked tirelessly to deliver the best possible experience for our students.

“Post-COVID we will provide education that focuses on the critical skills needed by our society and employers, with in-work experience; develop targeted, world-leading research and innovation that will continue to sustain and transform our regional communities; and engage in wide-ranging partnerships domestically and internationally.”

Federation’s 2020 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament recently, showing a net operating surplus for the university and its subsidiaries of $3.9 million.

While this was considerably lower than the 2019 surplus of $36.7 million - with international students no longer able to travel to Australia, it was a much better financial outcome than initially predicted when the pandemic began.

Federation is in a strong position to rebuild in 2021/22 and beyond, making a material contribution to access and participation, skills, education and jobs, and economic growth in the regions it serves.

The university will continue to use its significant footprint in its regions to build university towns and technology parks that push economic growth and jobs from 2021 to 2025.

The university will be focused on developing significant community partnerships and collaborations

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OUR group is up and running after the lock down of last year.

We have many wonderful fund raising efforts planned for this year.

Our new committee comprises of president Yvonne Jones, secretary Mariana Pearse and treasurer Marge Morris, plus 14 other wonderful ladies who work tirelessly to raise funds for a cancer cure. Our first fund raising effort for the year was a Bunnings barbecue with approximately $800 raised... we have regular barbecues at Bunnings which we are grateful for.

At the moment we are selling tickets for a Mother’s Day effort and we will be selling tickets at Manny’s Market in Traralgon tomorrow.

Our next fundraising effort is on May 27 where we will be having a Biggest Morning Tea at the Greyhound complex in Traralgon.

Everyone is invited to come and cost is only $10 with some delicious food and raffles.

If any individual or business would like to host a Morning Tea for Cancer they can phone Yvonne on 5174 2310 for a kit and information.

Our local branch will assist you and return your money to Melbourne through our local group, saving you the hassles of the banking and sending it on... we can do it all for you!

WARRAGUL ART STUDIOS

WARRAGUL Art Studios is happy to announce its major show for 2021, Judy Lorraine... Retrospective in Clay, May 15 to Aug 14.

Judy has lived in Warragul since 2016 and will turn 93 when her show opens, a fitting celebration of 50 years of creative dedication.

Known for her organic sculptural forms in stoneware and her exploration of music in clay, Judy is one of Australia’s ceramic pioneers.

She has received several ceramics awards and her work is represented in the National Gallery of Victoria as well as other major galleries around the country.

Over the years Judy has shared her skills and passion for clay.

She has taught at the Council for Adult Education, was a pottery instructor at RMIT University and Caulfield Institute of Technology and has been an artist-in-schools on many occasions.

Judy’s most enduring legacy, the Benalla Ceramic Mural, was a 27 year-long community project in which she was the artist-in-resident and lead designer.

However, this is only one of the many community art projects she has undertaken.

The exhibition at WAS Gallery is a unique opportunity to see a comprehensive collection of work

by Judy Lorraine, one of Australia’s significant ceramic artists.

The collection is at 37 Latrobe St, Warragul.

Hours are: Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

Phone Anne Lorraine on 0428 513 905 or email anne. lorraine@bigpond. com for further detials.

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

April, 7000 metres of track was cleared to a high standard and a further 2000 metres cleared into an identifiable path.

This heavily overgrown section of the AAWT is now an easily navigable and pleasant walk.

The next Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12 from 7.30pm in the Trafalgar Scout Hall.

Jim Stranger from Friends of Tyers Park will be the guest speaker.

Visitors are welcome to join us.

Further information is available on the website at sbwc.org. au, on our Facebook page or by emailing publicity@sbwc.org.au.

HILL END COMMUNITY MARKET

ON Sunday, May 16 the Hill End Community Incorporation will hold their last market for the season.

Take this opportunity to stock up with preserves, sauces, honey, soaps and cards to carry through the winter months.

There will craft stalls, bric-a-brac, farm fresh free-range eggs and plants.

Currently bookings are being taken

by Deb, so phone her on 0423 592 936 or email hillendmarket3825@gmail. com if you would like a stall site or more information.

The barbecue will be catering for gluten free and vegetarian dietary requirements at this market but at a limited supply.

A coffee van will also be on-site together with the popular Devonshire teas.

A gold coin donation on entry towards replacing the worn out lawn-mower would be appreciated.

SENIORS TENNIS

THE Morwell Tennis Club in Vary Street have a Super Senior Tennis Group playing on Monday and Friday mornings from 9am to 12 noon.

They are not Ash Barty or Roger Federer, but they do have lots of fun and exercise.

They are nearly all into their 70s and more, but there are a few youngsters who join.

They have made lovely cross-age friends.

The cost is $1 per morning with tea/ coffee.

They celebrate all birthdays and

special events.

If it is raining too much to play tennis, they always have something else to fall back on.

You can just pop down one of the mornings and have a go or just a look to check them out.

They have a regular number of 11 but do have up to 20 at times.

So come on brush off that dusty racquet and join them.

SOCIAL TENNIS

TUESDAY night social hit at Morwell Tennis Club is on every week from now through to September from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Social tennis caters for beginners through to advanced players.

Teenagers and adults are welcome.

For more information phone Sally Kirstine on 0403 282 630.

LATROBE CHORALE

THE Latrobe Chorale will recommence meetings on Tuesday, May 18 from 7.30pm.

New members welcome.

They meet at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, Church St, Morwell.

They plan to perform Gabriel Faure Requiem under the direction of Simon Loveless.

Hope to see you there.

For further information phone Joelle on 0459504305

RADIO CONTROL CAR CLUB

DUE to the abundance of radio control cars in the Latrobe Valley area, it is proposed to get a RC car club up and running to bring like-minded people together for racing and fun.

Anyone interested can phone Dallas on 0448 354 586 to start a steering committee and get this project off the ground.

Age is no barrier.

Everyone deserves to have some fun and friendship.

ART EXHIBITION IN HAZELWOOD NORTH

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

It is to be held at the Hazelwood North Community Hall, Church Rd,

Hazelwood North (opposite primary school) on Saturday, May 29 from 11am to 3pm and Sunday, May 30 from 11am to 3pm.

Free entry and disability access.

ROTARY CLUB OF TRARALGON

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

Give a Can initiative: Liddiard Road Primary School, Kosciuszko Street Primary School, Stockdale Road Primary School, Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon South Primary School, Glengarry Primary School, Yallourn North Primary School, St Gabriel’s Primary School, Lavalla Catholic College, Chairo Christian

ROSEDALE COUNTRY MARKET THE Rosedale Country Market is at the old school, Prince St Reserve on every second Sunday of the month.

The next market is this Sunday.

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

Gates open at 6am for stallholders.

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

For inquiries phone 5199 2818 or 0427 522 787.

Rosedale Fire Brigade will be selling the Captain Koala toy for $19.

95 at the barbecue area.

HAND IN HAND CRAFT GROUP AFTER an extended COVID-19 break, Hand in Hand has recommenced activities at the Moe Baptist Church Hall, Fowler St, Moe, at 9.30am on Thursdays.

As distancing restrictions still apply, the group has been split into two sections, which will attend on alternate weeks.

For information as to which section you have been allocated to please call Marilyn on 0409 661 548 after hours.

STRZELECKI BUSHWALKING CLUB

STRZELECKI Bushwalking Club has enjoyed an extensive program of walks during April.

Day walks and extended walks have catered for many abilities and interests.

The Alpine National Park, Morwell National Park, Cape Liptrap and the Baw Baws have been enjoyed by a number of members who have experienced various weather conditions in some of our popular Victorian trekking destinations.

Maintenance of trails was also conducted.

25 volunteers from BTAC (Bushwalking Tracks and Conservation), Strzelecki Bushwalking Club, Friends of Baw Baw National Park and Parks Victoria employees conducted a major track clearing event along the section of the Australian Alps Walking Track between Stronach’s Camp and working towards Phillack Saddle.

Over two and a half days in early

School, St Michael’s Primary School and St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School.

MOE ART SOCIETY

Here for you: Local Justice of the Peace have recommenced their duties at Traralgon Police Station.

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

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

During October the society will hold a new event: ‘Artists At Work’.

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

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

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

New members are welcome.

Phone Beryl Galloway on 0407 271 686 or Karen Rosato on 0400 278 565 for more information.

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Hike: Strzelecki Bushwalking Club enjoys an extensive program. photpgraph supplied

until 2pm. New members are most welcome.

For further details on the club, phone secretary Kevin Cale on 0438 273 218, or come along to the clubrooms and have a look.

BORROW PLAY AND LEARN AT MOE RAINBOW TOY LIBRARY

THE Moe Rainbow Toy Library is a not-for-profit community service for families from Moe and surrounds, providing a wide variety of toys, puzzles, games and more for children 0-12 years, for a low annual fee.

Trial and concession memberships are now available.

New families are always welcome.

They are located within the foyer of the Moe P.L.A.C.E. building, at Ted Summerton Reserve on Vale St. Opening hours are listed on their website www.moerainbowtoylibrary. setls.com.au or find them on Facebook.

JPs RETURN TO TRARALGON

LOCAL Justice of the Peace have recommenced their duties at Traralgon Police Station.

JPs have traditionally provided a document signing station as a community service, however this had to be stopped due to COVID-19 restrictions.

As well as a voluntary community service, the document signing station assists in reducing the workload of local police officers.

JPs will be available for the general public each Tuesday and Thursday at Traralgon Police Station from the hours of 11am to 2pm.

TRARALGON AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

TRARALGON and District Art Society have social painting and drawing mornings with a cuppa on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon or as long as you want.

Learn to paint and draw classes are held Monday and Friday 10am to 12 noon.

Night classes and teen classes are on offer.

A friendly, relaxed group with a garden aspect for painting.

New premises, so not at the old railway building.

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

GIPPSLAND RACERS NETBALL CLUB

GIPPSLAND Racers Netball Club is seeking active women over the age of 60 interested in training and playing in a netball team that aims to compete in the women’s netball section of the Pan Pacific Masters Games held in November 2021 on the Gold Coast.

Anyone interested or requiring more information please phone Kerri McNamara on 0418 589 555.

GIPPSLAND GATE WAY DAY CLUB

THE Gippsland Gate Way Day Club will hold its weekly meetings each Tuesday at 10am in the Moe RSL function room.

Existing and new members are most welcome.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH LATROBE

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Latrobe Incorporated is a group of volunteers that work on many different levels within the community to ensure a safe and secure environment to all people in the Latrobe Valley region.

From sausage sizzles to ‘secure number plate’ days and supporting the Police in a number of ways, they assist the Latrobe City Council at various events to make a safer community for all people.

They meet at the Morwell RSL on the second Monday of each month from 6pm and would welcome all people who would like to volunteer in their very active group.

Check them out on Facebook or email them for more information at nhwlc@speedweb.com.au.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DANCES POSTPONED

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

For further information please phone 0474 131 772.

MORWELL ART GROUP

CALLING all artists and crafters.

Morwell Art Group is having a membership drive.

The group hold their meetings at 2 Avondale Rd, Morwell (opposite the International Rose Garden).

They are a social group and would love new people to come and enjoy a Monday with them.

A cost of $4 covers your tea, coffee and cookies, as well as great company.

They are open from 10am to 2pm.

Following a bad year of COVID-19, the Morwell Art Group is glad to say that they are now open again.

They are a community group who love art and craft, so come along and join them.

For more information, phone president Ruby on 0431 540 069.

CWA MOE BRANCH

THE Moe Branch of the CWA has two meetings monthly at the GEST building, corner of Albert and Kirk St. The first monthly meeting is on second Monday of each month between 1pm and 1.

30pm.

The group meet on the third Monday of each month for craft.

Other activities are organised as they go along.

For more information on the Moe branch of the CWA phone Lois Tipple (president) on 0432 333 123 or Vicki Start (secretary) on 0466 057 389.

Alternatively, you can email Vicki at vicki.start@speedweb.com.au.

LISTENING POST DROP-IN CENTRE

THE Anglican Parish of MoeNewborough has opened its Listening Post drop-in centre at 7 Anzac St, Moe on Fridays between 10am and 12 noon.

All are welcome to drop in for a cuppa, some quiet time or a confidential chat.

The service is free and the building (opposite Woolworths) is accessible.

Please phone 5127 5206 or 0475 067 145 for more details.

LATROBE VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY GROUP

THE Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group is a group of citizens who advocate for a sustainable future for the Valley.

The group aims to educate and inform its members and the general public, on all aspects of sustainable living now and into the future.

If you would like to know more about the work of the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group or are interested in attending one of their meetings please email info@ latrobevalleysg.com.

TIME TO TRY TABLE TENNIS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE CHANCE TO GET HANDY

THE Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club is pleased to be able to resume workshop activities.

They meet at their clubrooms and large workshop within the grounds of Old Gippstown, down near McDonald’s on Lloyd St, Moe, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from noon until 3pm.

Toymaking and other activities take place most Saturdays from 10am

GIPPSLAND ALL ABILITIES SOCIAL GROUP

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

Meal at the Morwell Bowls Club, a great way to meet new friends over a meal willl be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 12 noon or 6pm.

Cost at your own expense plus a gold coin donation.

RSVP by May 10.

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

Cost at your own expense plus gold coin donation.

RSVP by May 24.

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

TINAMBA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

WINES of East Gippsland (WEG), the organising committee of the much-loved Tinamba Food and Wine Festival, are thrilled to announce that their iconic event will be going ahead this year, albeit at a later date than usual, on Sunday, May 16.

The event was cancelled for the first time in its 11-year history in 2020 due to the state-wide COVID lockdown.

WEG chairman Tony Dawkins said organisers would be observing all the COVIDSafe Event requirements but with the vast outdoor layout of the event, could assure patrons that none of the usual fantastic atmosphere under the stunning trees of Tinamba’s main street would be lost.

“Tinamba Food and Wine Festival will be back with new wine vintages, amazing foods and produce and we are all so excited to come together again and celebrate anew our region’s riches,” he said.

Tickets are $15 per person pre-booked on TryBooking, or $20 on the day (if still available).

Under 18s are free.

Numbers are limited so if you don’t want to risk missing out on a great event book now at https://www. trybooking.com/BQNCK

WALHALLA GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY NEEDS SKILLED VOLUNTEERS

SOME of the Walhalla Goldfields Railway’s older volunteers have

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

Walhalla Goldfields Railway is always on the lookout for new volunteer trades and handy people to assist with the construction of a self-propelled railmotor, restoration and regauging of two ex-Queensland Railways diesel locomotives, carriage and locomotive maintenance, installation of new track work and signalling.

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

Phone Graham Vallance on 0414 858 339, email, office@walhallarail. com.au or visit their website www. walhalla rail.com.au and go to the ‘about us, team’ section.

PROBUS CLUB OF MORWELL

AT our monthly meeting on May 13 Morwell Probus is hosting the second of a two part series to do with accessing aged care and elder rights.

This month, Christine Hopwood, an advocate from Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) will speak to us.

Probus always welcomes visitors to our meetings which begin at 10am at the Morwell RSL. If you are interested in joining Probus and would like more information please phone Val on 5133 9685 or Rob on 0439 800 681.

We are a fun and active club enjoying trips and social get togethers.

Check us out!

MOE AND DISTRICT CANCER COUNCIL

MOE and District Cancer Council volunteer group will host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, on Thursday, May 27 from 9am to midday at the Moe RSL, Albert St. Cost will be $5 per plate.

We will have a delectable selection of cakes, scones, sandwiches and slices on display, and a few savouries as well to choose from.

Coming events: we are holding a pop-up book sale on Saturday, June 5 in the foyer at the Moe Town Hall.

Our Soup, Sandwich and Slices Luncheon at Yallourn North will be held on June 24.

Our High Tea is planned for July 2021.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 24 from 1.30pm at the Moe RSL. For more information: volunteer group contact: Linda on 0427 671 780 or Cynthia on 0409 021 108.

Cancer Council supporters hot line 1300 65 65 85.

Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20.

Quit Line: 13 78 48.

Visit: wwwcancervic.org.au / or visit our Facebook page.

TRARALGON GARDEN CLUB

THE next meeting of the Traralgon Garden Club will be at 2pm on Monday, May 10 at the Traralgon Greyhound Club, Glenview Park, McNairn Rd, Traralgon.

Enter via the float entrance.

Bring a plant or item from your garden to describe to the group.

Further information phone Bryan Corkran 0408 598 016.

VALLEY CROONERS

THE Valley Crooners are a choir who meet on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Traralgon East Senior Citizens hall, Matthew Crescent, Traralgon.

We all enjoying singing and have a wonderful time together singing and laughing! Come along and have some fun.

New members are always welcome.

For further information give us a call.

Phone Val on 0421 475 859 or Anne on 0407 864 760.

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Eurekka Garages Eu Eureka Gaarag & Sheds 188 Argyle St, Traralgon

Phone honne 5174 1 5311 3111 Tips for the week 5

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Richmond GWS Giants St Kilda Gippsland ip s and Locksmiths occ Collingwood Melbourne Port Adelaide West Coast Morwell Traralgon Bulldogs Phone honne 5133 9722 7 2 5174 1774 1180 800 Brisbane Tips for the week 3

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Solomons o monns Flooring lo Traralgon Traralgon & Moe

Phone hone 5174 1 2588 88 Tips for the week 4

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Cleaners n rs World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

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Richmond Essendon St Kilda Nth Melbourne Melbourne Adelaide West Coast Carlton Brisbane

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Melina el a Bath ath MP Funded from Parliamentary Budget

2/1812 Franklin Street Traralgon

Phone honne 5174 1 7066 66 Tips for the week 4

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Phone honne 5174 1 7422 22 Tips for the week 4

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Rennie ennnie Property rop Sales

219 Commercial Road Morwell

Phone honne 5133 1 7900 00 Tips for the week 2

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TOTAL 35 Geelong GWS Giants Gold Coast Furniture rn re Factory actorry Clearance learrancee Collingwood )851,785( )$&725< Sydney &/($5$1&( &(175( Port Adelaide Hawthorn 32 George Street Moe Carlton Phone honne 5127 1 2099 99 Fremantle Tips for the week 2

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543 Princes Drive Di M Morwellll

Phone honne 5133 1 8457 4557 Tips for the week 4

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Hipp Po Pocket kett Workwear orkkwe & Safety Latrobe Valley 1 Hollie Drive Morwell

Phone 5133 3389 Tips for the week 6

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Russell Northe ...........................339 Brenton Wightt................................39 Anthony Dunne..............................388 Terry e Raymond..............................388 Cheryl Joyce o ..................................37 ......

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MONDAY’S issue

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

THURSDAY’S

issue Before 12.30pm Wednesday

In person:

Latrobe Valley Express 21 George St, Morwell.

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

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

Email:

classifieds@lvexpress.com.au PLEASE NOTE: Confirm your email if you have not received a confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE and we don’t always receive them.

Mail:

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

Newsagents:

Most Newsagents act as our agents and will accept your advertisements up until the same deadlines as above.

Credit Card:

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

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7 EWES, 2 black and brown, 5 cream, Dorper's for 25 quiet cows and Point of lay, $26 each. and Dorper mixed, age calves, June until mid Can deliver. Located range 1-2 yrs (approx.), Full set, Vardon Clubs, September.

P h o n e Hazelwood North. Phone great pets, lawn mowers, includes bag $150. Phone recently shorn, drenched, 0409 432 995.

0408 146 025.

0429 619 752. hooves trimmed, inoculated $1000 the lot. Morwell area. 0419 879 641.

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

Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

Find us on the internet - www.alexscott.com.au Email - warragul@alexscott.com.au POWER wheelchair REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS in Moe is open for all $2000, manual w/chair your hair needs. For all $30, 2 in 1 walking frame 46 Queen Street, Warragul appointments call 0413 w/chair $200. All ex/cond.

Phone (03) 5623 4744 - Fax 5623 6723 290 968 or 5127 7025.

Pick up Morwell. Phone LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES Denise 0409 426 828.

Tom Seymour . . . . . . . . . . 0413 590 906 Mark Malacarne . . . . . . . . . . 0418 654 590 Red gum mill ends, split Garage Sales red gum, mixed Friday 16th April, Opening Bi Monthly Dairy Sale hardwood, ready to burn. to be held at Lardner Park Selling Facility.

Buy in autumn ready for Friday 23rd April, Koonwarra Store Sale. winter. Ph 5134 2110.

Thursday 29th April, Pakenham Store Sale.

Morwell, 1 Kokoda St. Sat. 9am-5pm. Welsh Clearing Sales dressing, furniture, book, Dry, split mixed species, bric-a-brac. No early callers. includes Iron bark. Deliv. all areas. 0439 206 925.

MOE, 88 Moore St. 8am-3pm. Saturday, huge sale, household items, paint, tools records, Leather lounge suite, vintage cars, bits of 2 bedroom suites, 1 large everything. freezer. Ph 0418 513 391.

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

T'GON, 7 Garibaldi St. Sat. 8am-1pm. Furniture, new bath and vanity, ride on mower, decking, and building materials, bric-a- Big and small. brac, car wheels and rims, 0429 977 323. plenty more. No early birds.

Lawns Mowed

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A BIG "thank you" to the lady from Traralgon who didn't meet us at 2pm on Thursday, 29 April at Port Albert to return the lifejackets I loaned her.

Please phone "Battling Bob" on 0417 373 329.

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Qualified Gardener with home/handyman skills Cert. 4 in Disability Support and Aged Care "Glowip Home Support and Garden'' ABN. Fair rates.

Full insurance Clientele from Traralgon to Warragul All garden and homecare maintenance services through NDIS Please contact Marc 0419 879 641 or email: glowiphouseand gardenservices@ gmail.com

Responsibility Please check your ad

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

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

BATHURST 1000 We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors beyond the first day if you fail to bring it to 8th to 11th October 2021 our attention.

Cost $600 p/p No allowances can be made for errors not materially affecting the Inc. breaky, effectiveness of the ad. accommodation and Position cannot will not be coach etc. guaranteed.

Admin extra All claims for adjustment of credit Hazelwood Coaches must be made within seven days / Jaybee Tours after billing date.

0428 223 361 We reserve the right to revise or restrict any ad we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary to conform to the policy of this newspaper.

Shopping Centre, Monday the event an ad is omitted from 17th May, $20 pp. Jaybee In publication, we assume no liability Tours/Hazelwood Coaches for such omission.

Fountain Gate

265 Guyatt's Road, Toongabbie 8th of May 2021 10am start Gates open at 9am for registration Farm equipment and supplies: International 343 Tractor, Ford Courier ute, Fiat 411R Bulldozer w. 3PL, PTO, tilt Bull blade. 3pl Rotary Port webber 801 trencher, Small 3pl discs, Slasher, Warwick cattle crush, Trailing feed out wagon, Loading ramp, Acco 510A Truck with Stock crate, Square bale elevator, 2x Grader blades, Box trailer canopy, 2x sets of Harrows, Vine posts, Hay rings, Trailers, Yamaha quad bike, Tractor tyres, Electric fence units, Electric fence reels, Cattle scales and platform, Pig tails, Star posts and wire, Welder, Saw, Garden tools, Feed troughs, Water troughs, Farm gates, Droppers, Tree guards and lots more. 100 5x4 Rounds of 2 y.o. Pasture hay.

Household goods: 3 - seater couch and 2 arm chairs, New fridge 237 litre, Storage boxes, Outdoor setting, Industrial sewing machine, Cast iron bath, Dog kennels, Queen bed and mattress, Single beds and mattress, Hot water cylinder, Black vegetable crates and lots of Kitchen bric-a-brac.

Multiple Vendors with further entries invited Catering available on the day Contact: Aaron Ralph Jarryd Sutton 0456 215 087 0457 034 111

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

Hazelwood Coaches / Jaybee Tours 0428 223 361

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Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

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

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

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Duct Cleaning

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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HELLO BABY

MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos.

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

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

For all minor repairs, maintenance and rubbish removal in and around the home. For friendly, professional, prompt service please call Matt, *Discount for Seniors*.

Phone 0439 744 605.

LAWN MOWING

Garden maintenance.

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

Need a Plumber?

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

PLUMBING

General plumbing, repairs and maintenance, drainage and sewerage, roofing and guttering.

Small jobs welcome. Ph Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

Vic Marino's Painting

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

Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

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Japara currently has the following job vacancies:

Applications will be received by the Secretary, Gippstown Reserve Committee of Management at aldbar@dcsi.net.au until 5pm, Friday 14th May.

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HOME MANAGER JAPARA STRZELECKI HOUSE This is a full time, Monday to Friday position located in Mirboo North Successful applicants will: Have a current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Have previous experience working in Management in Aged Care Have a tertiary qualification in Health Science - Nursing or equivalent Be values driven and have a person-centred approach to care Be an enthusiastic person with a high level of commitment, integrity, and honesty Be an effective listener with the ability to communicate at all levels Be someone who is effectively able to multitask, prioritise, delegate and manage

Looking for casual work, semi retired.

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Reporting to the Gippsland BreastScreen Manager, the Nurse Counsellor Coordinator will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide clinical nursing and single-session counselling services for clients of Gippsland BreastScreen Screening and Assessment Services. The position is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the nurse counsellor team and is an integral part of the Senior Management Team.

You must be an confident individual with a professional disposition to engage with a diverse array of clients and multidisciplinary team members. You will use your sound communication and outstanding customer service skills to support clients, and work with community groups and key partners such as BreastScreen Victoria. We’re looking for someone who is client-centred and IT savvy with proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Previous exposure to client information management software systems, and client counselling would be advantageous, but not essential.

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Experience is essential.

Training in role specific software and applications will be provided.

Please email resume to: sales@trustone.com.au by 25th of May 2021

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Lumen Christi Primary School Churchill is seeking to appoint:

MANAGER Gippsland Regional Training Hub

Job No. 615551 Location: Any Monash Rural health site in Gippsland (Warragul, Traralgon, Churchill, Sale, Bairnsdale.)

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

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment.

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $100,118 - $110,512 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation).

For further information, Position Description and to apply, please visit: www.monash.edu/jobs/jobs-at-monash search Job No.: 615551

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – Finance Administration Immediate start or by negotiation.

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

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

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St Michael’s School Traralgon EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER - Level 2 We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified or experienced Education Support employee who is inspired to work in the Catholic school system and is dedicated to improving student learning.

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

Application form and Position Description/Criteria can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) website www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant Enquiries may be directed to Jodie Ware, Principal, on 5174 3295 or email principal@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au Applications Close 4pm Wednesday 12th May 2021 St Michael’s School promotes the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children

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The opportunity exists for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to join KW Property Sales & Rental Morwell as a Property Manager (Part-Time).

The successful applicant must possess excellent communication, time management and judgment skills, sound computer knowledge together with the ability to work as a team member. To hold a current driver’s licence is essential. The successful applicant should hold a current Agent’s Representative Certificate (or be prepared to undertake same).

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and should be addressed to: The Manager KW Property Sales & Rental PO Box 32 MORWELL 3840 Email Address: morwell@kwproperty.com.au Applications must be received by close of business Friday, 21st May 2021.

SENIOR FINANCIAL/PROJECT ACCOUNTANT FULL TIME

LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Be a part of our team

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

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

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

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

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

The Company: Kalbar Operations Pty Ltd is the owner of the Fingerboards Project, a significant mineral sands deposit. The Fingerboards Project is located 20 kilometres north-west of Bairnsdale, in the Gippsland region, South East Victoria.

About the position: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and dependable finance professional to join a rapidly evolving company at an early stage. The role will be a permanent full-time position based at our head office in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland.

The Senior Financial/Project Accountant role will report to the Project Director and will be responsible for: ● Project Cost Control process management ● Weekly and monthly project and financial reports ● Project work breakdown structures ● General ledgers, accounting processes and internal accounting systems and controls ● Annual financial statements and audit About you: We are seeking a diligent professional who has a proven track record of achieving outstanding results in a high-pressure environment. You will have the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail and a "can do" attitude.

To be considered for this role, as a minimum, you will possess: ● Tertiary qualification ● Professional membership (CPA or CA) ● 7+ years' experience ● ERP system experience Benefits A competitive salary package will be negotiated commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills. The successful applicant will join and be supported by a hardworking, close knit and friendly team.

How to apply Please forward a cover letter and a copy of your resume to: contactus@fingerboardsproject.com.au or deliver your application by hand to 48 Bailey Street, Bairnsdale.

A position description and more details can be found on the Fingerboards Project website (www.fingerboardsproject.com.au) We look forward to hearing from you Applications close at 5pm Friday 21 May 2021.

QUALIFIED PLUMBERS (Multiple Vacancies)

Challenging yet rewarding role Attractive wages, fully maintained company vehicle, phone allowance ● Opportunity for further training and career advancement Due to the stable growth and development of our businesses across Gippsland, we are seeking multiple qualified plumbers with experience in roofing and general maintenance to join our Construction and Maintenance departments.

Essential Requirements: ● Current plumbing registration ● Current driver's licence (manual) ● Industry Induction card ● Great communication skills both written and verbal ● Exceptional time management and organisation skills ● Proficient use of technology (mobile application use is expected as part of the role - training provided) We are not providing just a job, this is a career with opportunity for you to grow within our company and to be successfully supported through personal development.

To apply, please contact our office on 03 5143 2666 otherwise all resumes can be submitted in person at 361 Raglan Street, Sale VIC or via email to s.robinson@laserplumbing.com.au ● ●

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

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

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

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

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Parental Leave Replacement Position- Full time Warragul Campus Fixed Term Contract Commencing 4 June 2021 until 6 July 2023 St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking a qualified School Counsellor to work at the Warragul Campus. ● To be considered for this role you must have a recognised tertiary qualification in the field of Psychology/Social Work or Counselling. ● Current registration with AHPRA as a psychologist (including provisional psychologist), social workers eligible for membership with AASW or counsellors eligible for membership with either the Australian Counselling Association or the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to children within a school environment, possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded.

To obtain a copy of the position description for the above role or to learn more about St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School please visit our website at www. stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday 14 May at 5.00pm Wisdom

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Due to the high volume of Kubota Tractors and machinery sales and service, we require additional Mechanics for immediate start.

We pay above award wages with an excellent salary package. You will be part of our close nit service team in our workshop. Our business Massaro Motors is centrally located in Morwell servicing the greater Gippsland region from our premises or on site at our customers properties for the past 46 years. We need your services and we are prepared to financially reward you for your services and qualifications.

Fourth year apprentices are also welcome to apply.

For further initial information please call Ray Massaro on 0417 887 718

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A position exists at our long-standing, highly regarded Aged Care Facility for an experienced Registered Nurse Div 1 with a passion for supporting the care of our Residents.

The successful applicant will possess: ● Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in nursing care delivery to the Residents in their home environment ● The ability to foster effective relationships with Residents and their representatives, staff, and other health Professionals ● An understanding and commitment to the principles of person-centered care and Resident's individual choice ● A contemporary working knowledge in the Aged Care environment including experience with ACFI and the Accreditation process and requirements ● An attitude to work within a supportive team environment and the ability to provide nursing leadership to members of the multi-disciplinary team ● Highly developed oral and written communication skills ● An ability to provide relief for the Clinical Care Coordinator role Requirements: ● Experience in nursing in the Aged Care sector ● Current AHPRA Registered Nurse Div 1 registration ● A current Police Check As a Not-For-Profit Organisation, generous salary packaging is available to the successful applicant.

Applications,by email to: admin@mitchellhouse.com.au, close 13 May 2021

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RTL MINING AND EARTHWORKS Current JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking applications for the following position:

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

Must be prepared to work nights and weekends.

Must apply in person on Friday or Saturday.

Applications close 8 May, 2021.

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on EXPRESS Monday and Thursday CASUAL CHEF afternoons in Morwell, Must have a minimum Traralgon, Moe, of 2 years experience.

Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to Must be able to work the Circulation Manager in a busy, fast pace 0456 000 541. bistro.

Please note: Children Please email resume must be 11 years or over and references to: Moe area, casual hours. as we will need to apply Cars general.manager Call manager Phone for a government Child @moersl.com.au Employment Permit.

0402 043 358.

Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome. from $25 per day. Autos, small - med. size vehicles, long and short term, 1 day, Full-time 1 week, 1 month or longer. / pick-up to your St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking Dental Assistant/ Delivery door avail. 0418 556 512. applications for the following position at Warragul Trainee Secondary School.

We have one, full time Permanent Fulltime Science and position available for a dental assistant Mathematics Teacher commencing trainee. as soon as possible We are seeking a If you are interested please forward a current resume bubbly and reliable and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au team player to join our practice. The best For a copy of the Position Description SUBARU Forester 2015 I, suited applicant will be please refer to our website: limited edition, 88,000km, selected to join our www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au one owner, leather seats team, so experience Applications close 5pm Friday 14 May 2021 (seat warmers), alloys, tow may not be an bar, many extras, 1EEa d v a n t a g e .

T h e Wisdom Integrity Compassion Respect 9VN, $21,000. Phone successful applicant 0429 167 502. will be provided with training to complete Tenders Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

If you feel like this is the career for you, please send/deliver your resume and Human Resource and cover letter addressed to: General Administration Traralgon Dental McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction Care, Attn: Ebony, company, with operations across Victoria in road, 12 Kay Street, rail, water infrastructure and forestry. We are Traralgon 3844 seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible Alternately, you can individuals who can add value to our company. email it to: Duties will include: traralgondentalcare@ ● Human Resource Management outlook.com Applications close ● Workplace Health and Safety Assistance on 20th May ● Payroll and Accounting duties. ● Plant and Equipment Administration ● Contract Administration ● Logistics and Procurement Does your ● General Office and Accounting Duties

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MANAGER - Traralgon Office

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is presented to work in a mental health and wellbeing organisation. As a Manager at Within Australia you will be part of an exciting, dynamic, and challenging community mental health organisation. You will bring a wealth of experience in the mental health sector, a background and understanding of all aspects of the NDIS framework and strong operational knowledge and understanding of the business requirements of a successful community health organisation.

You will be committed to the implementation of Within Australia principles and best practice systems. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a capacity to contribute to our strategic directions through alignment with our vision, core purpose and values.

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated individual in the role of Manager at our Traralgon office.

For a position description go to our website: www.withinaustralia.org.au Applications addressing the key selection criteria to: Ms Emma Hubbard Manager - Corporate Services emma.hubbard@withinaustralia.org.au Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday, 19 May 2021.

Applicants must have experience, a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued.

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

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

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

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

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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Caravans and pop-tops, 1970s - mid 2000 models.

Tired of waiting for buyers?

Phone now, cash paid.

Affordable Caravans 0418 336 238, 5623 4782.

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The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the Authority) is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to complete an environmental flows investigation for the freshwater reaches of the Snowy River.

Tender documents can be obtained via the Tenders Vic website www.tenders.vic.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Sean Phillipson on 03 5150 3579.

Tenders should be clearly marked: Tender - EGCMA157 Snowy River FLOWS Study and lodged via the Tenders Vic website www.tenders.vic.gov.au Tenders will be accepted up until 5pm on Friday, 21st May 2021.

Graeme Dear CEO East Gippsland CMA

5135 4455 West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member

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

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

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

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BLAND, Greer May. Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 30 April 2021, surrounded by her loving family Aged 76 years Daughter of the late George and Amelia Bland.

Sister of Arthur (Arkie) and Gordon (Butch).

Beloved sister to Arkie and partner Irene. Aunt to Sharon and Peter, Tracey, Greg, Kelly and Matt.

Great aunt to Finn, Ollie, Dallas, Tayla and Ashton.

A loving generous person who will be sadly, missed by everyone.

Beloved sister to Gordon (Butch), sister-in-law to Anne. Aunty to Leanne and Brendan, Amy and Adam, and Christopher (dec.). Great aunty to James, Caleb, Abbey, Maddie and Xavier.

A true character Loved by all Cherished Memories BLAND, Greer.

21/12/1944 - 30/4/2021.

A tireless worker now at rest. A proud veteran at peace. A one of a kind Aunty, never to be forgotten.

Always in our Hearts Sharon and Peter, Tracey, Greg, Kelly and Matt, Finn, Ollie, Tayla, Ashton and Dallas.

BLAND, Greer.

You have been such a good friend to me Greer.You will be sadly missed and you will never be forgotten.

Till we meet again Rest In Peace Go Hawks!

Condolences to Arky, Butch and their families.

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RAAF W315993 The President, Committee and Members of the Traralgon RSL deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Service Member Greer and extend sincere condolences to her family.

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CAIN (nee Hanning), Rita.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 1 May 2021.

Loved wife of Ken Hanning (dec.) and Allan Cain (dec). Much loved mother of Rick, Laureen, Carol and Steven. Stepmother of Ann, Stephen, Susan, Gary and Graeme. Sadly missed grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

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CAIN (Hanning) (Gill), Rita.

Our deepest sympathy to Rita's family on their sad loss. Rita was a loving wife to Allan, a school mate and dear friend.

Dearly loved relative of all the Cain family.

Gwen and family.

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CAMPBELL, Peter William.

Passed away peacefully at home in Traralgon on 2 May 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 81 years Dearly loved husband of Carol. Much loved father of Debbie, Darren Cindee and Kym. Adored Poppy to 18 grand and 7 great grandchildren.

God saw he was getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around him, And whispered come with me.

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away.

Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only take the best.

DONELLY, Max. The Moe Football Netball Club, past players, members and supporters mourn the passing of Max. A Team of the Century and Premiership player, Life Member, and coach. A true club legend.

Sympathy to Nancy, Lance, Helen and families.

R.I.P. Max #10 GEDDES, Phillip.

Passed away on Sunday, 2 May 2021. Loved and loving husband of Marlene (dec.). Father of Philip, Steven, Reuben, Christopher, Victoria, Daniel, Joshua, John, Michael and Nerina.

Greatly missed grandfather and great grandfather.

Rest In Peace

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GILL, Norma Helen.

Passed away peacefully on 30 April 2021.

We are very sad with the passing of mum. She lived her life to the fullest with her loving family. She was easy to make laugh and we will cherish those memories forever.

Rest peacefully now, special lady.

Always Loved Billy and Sue. While our hearts are broken with the passing of our beloved 'Nanny', 'Nan, 'Nanny G', they will be forever full as we remember the 'one of a kind' grandmother that she was. She was fierce and loyal in her love for her family and every one of her grandchildren and great-grand children knew she had their back. We will cherish the memories, Nan (not everyone can say their nan drove them to netball trip away!!).

Love you Forever Nik, Steve, Ivy and Judd.

I will miss our chats and adventures, I am forever grateful for every minute I got to spend with you.

You have taken a piece of my heart with you, although you have given me the strength to stay strong. Your love for all of us grandies and East family was so large, but our love for you was even stronger.You are one amazing soul Nanny G, breathe easy beautiful girl.

You kept your promise to me to have the best sleep ever.

Love you forever and always Kell, Luke, Billy and Annie.

To our beloved Nan/ Nanny G, you will be dearly missed, we are eternally grateful for getting to share so many laughs and beautiful memories with you. You were one of a kind, you will be forever missed.

Until we meet again Nan, love you forever and always.

GRIGGS, Una. Love from Lot, Ben and Chairman Allan and Albie XXX. members of the Newborough Bowling Club deeply regret the passing of long time member Una. Deepest sympathy to her family at sad this time.

GILL (Ross), Norma Helen.

15/2/1936 - 30/4/2021.

Our lives have changed forever.

I will miss our daily chats, our jokes, our laughter together, our tears and most of all I will miss you.

KEELEY, Edmund.

Your good health, comfort ARMY and care were most 3535483 important to us and you The President, Committee were the easiest person to and Members of the please.

Traralgon RSL deeply You have left a beautiful regret the passing of their and strong mark in many esteemed Service Member hearts and will be Edmund and extend remembered with much sincere condolences to his love forever.

Enjoy that long well family. deserved rest.

LEST WE FORGET All our love, Helen and Greg XX. Nan, known as a selfless, compassionate person LABROS, Peter. with a never give up Passed away peacefully approach to life. on 4 May 2021.

Remembered as so much Aged 78 years more, a Grandmother who Loved and loving husband is loved by all. Sometimes of Metaxia. you will never know the Much loved father and value of a moment until it father-in-law of George becomes a memory. and Toula.

Forever gone, Loved Papou of Peter and Never forgotten Ashleigh, Maxine, and Samantha, and Great Love Luke, Miria, Chloe and Alex XX. Papou of Sophia Stella.

Loved brother, brother-in- Nanny, thank you for law, uncle and Godfather teaching us what uncondito all his relatives in tional love and support Australia and Greece. looks like. Always giving Rest in peace with what you had. We will miss you greatly and think of you often.

Lots of love always LAIS, Hans Johan.

Passed away peacefully Dale, Kylie and Harlow at LRH on 4 May 2021. XX. Aged 86 years Remembering Nanny for Loved husband of Barbara her beautiful sense of (dec.). Much loved father adventure, her love for her and step-father of Peter, family and the resilience Tony, Trudy, Peggy, she passed on to every Andrea, Michael, Simon person she met. We are and their partners. Loved the sum total of our Opa of all his grand- experiences. children and great grand- Love Brendan, Mark and children.

Donut XX.

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GILL, Norma.

Loved sister-in-law to Norm and Marj (dec.), aunty to Stewart and Wendy, Sandra and Wayne, and families.

Norma was the best of the best and will dearly be missed. Sending love to all of her family.

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ONLEY, Carol.

Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of such a beautiful and courageous member of our family. Caz you are going to be missed so much.

Our deepest sympathies to Jim and the extended Onley family.

From your Dean family, Jimmy, Corrie, James, Sam, Indi, Marshall, Nicole, Violet, Abi, Amy, Craig, Jarvis, Banjo, GILL, Norma.

Nash, Lara, Adam, Fox, The Members of the Hazel and Blake.

Probus Club of Maryvale extend their sincere PLOZZA, Wilfred John sympathy to Norma's (Bill). family on the passing of Dearly loved father and their fellow Member, friend of Mick and Dave.

Will miss our chats and Norma. catchups.

Rest In Peace LETHLEAN (nee Donelly), Pamela.

PLOZZA, Bill.

Passed away on 1 May 2021 at John Flynn Private Fond memories of Bill, a much loved brother-in-law Hospital, Gold Coast.

Loved wife of Bob (dec.). and uncle to the Thomas, Cherished mother of Radford, Willaton and Genevieve, Perry and Grieve families.

Annette, Chris and Karen. SCHULT, Luke.

Devoted Nan to Mitchy, Farewell our beautiful, Annie, Emily and Louis. unique friend, you will A wonderful life, full of be sadly missed by amazing works of art. so many.

Sincere sympathy to SOMERVILLE FUNERALS Diane, Greg, Tennielle, (07) 5596 2233 Ree and the extended family.

ONLEY, Carol Ann. From Jan, Bill and family.

Passed away peacefully in her own time at home SKINNER (Edwards), with Jim by her side on Valda (Val) 3 May 2021.

Passed away peacefully Aged 66 years at Margery Cole Aged Loving daughter of Bill Care Traralgon on 30 and Shirley Onley (both April 2021 in the presence dec.). Beloved partner to of family.

Jim Dean. Welcomed and Aged 95 years welcoming member of the Dearly loved wife of Ron extended Dean family. (dec.). Much loved mother Sister to John, Pat (dec.), and mother-in-law of Jill and Ian. Aunt and great and Richard, Ken and aunt to her loved and Helen, Beth and Allan, loving nieces and nephews. and Graeme. Adored nanna Rest in Peace to 11 grandchildren and Nanna Val to 15 great grandchildren. Sister of Doris, Gwen and Marj (all ONLEY, Carol Ann. Left us too soon but is dec.). now in comfort, 3rd May TREGONNING, William 2021.

Loved and loving sister to Leonard John 'Bill'.

Aged 73 years John and sister-in-law to Jacqui. Loved and loving Passed away peacefully on 22 April 2021. aunt to Brian and Karin, Jacqui and Col and William was dearly loved Maddy. Great aunt to and will be sadly missed Jasmine, Destiny, Ethan, by many of his family and friends.

Ash and Jake.

A talented and quietly impressive lady who will Funerals be sadly missed by all those who knew her.

Cassie, there are more CAIN. vacant than full places left The Funeral Service of around the kitchen table Mrs Rita Cain (nee at Gormandale. See you Hanning) will be held at when we get there. Latrobe Valley Funeral John and Jacqui Onley.

Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon ONLEY, Carol Ann. THURSDAY (13 May 25/11/1954 - 3/5/2021.

2021) commencing 11am.

So strong and so loved in Following the Service, the everyway, a daughter, a Funeral will leave for the sister, a partner and best Gippsland Memorial Park, friend, an aunt and great Traralgon Cemetery. aunt of the very best kind. To view the livestream of Will be deeply missed by the service please visit: us all, reunited with those latrobevalley she missed so much. funerals.com.au Now at Peace go to funeral notices and Mike, Pat (dec.), Ellie, click on Rita's notice for Rob, Clint, Carly, Em, further instructions.

Billy, Lucy, Hollie, Chelsea and Roy.

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In tears we saw you sinking, We wanted you to stay, But when we saw you sleeping So peacefully free from the pain.

How could we wish you back, With us to suffer that again?

So relieved you could take matters into your own hands, Control until the end.

We love you to the moon and back, See you when we're looking at ya.

Love you too Ellie.

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SKINNER. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Valda (Val) Skinner will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon TOMORROW (Friday 7 May 2021) at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Anti-Cancer Council Traralgon Unit would be appreciated, envelopes available at the service.

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CAMPBELL. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Peter Campbell will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, 57 Bridle Rd, Morwell, TOMORROW (Friday, 7 May 2021) at 2.30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army will be appreciated, envelopes available at the Service.

Peter's Service will be livestreamed, to view the livestream visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au

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GEDDES. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Phillip Geddes will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on MONDAY (10 May 2021) commencing at 11am.

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LABROS. The Funeral for Mr Peter Labros will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church, Elgin St, Morwell, on MONDAY (10 May 2021) commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of this Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery.

This Service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au click on Peter's notice for further instructions.

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LAIS. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Hans Lais will be held at Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Rd Traralgon, TUESDAY (11 May 2021), commencing at 11am.

This Service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Hans' notice for further instructions.

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ONLEY. The Funeral of Carol Ann Onley will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on TUESDAY (11 May 2021), commencing 11am.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Gormandale Cemetery.

Carol's Funeral will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream, please visit our website.

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TREGONNING. The Funeral Service for Mr William 'Bill' Tregonning of Lake Tyers will be held graveside at the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust, 1 Rules Rd, Lake Tyers on FRIDAY (14 May 2021) commencing at 2pm.

Bill's Funeral Service will be livestreamed from the Peter Murray Funerals Facebook page.

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CURTIS

Gordon, A secret smile A Silent tear

And a beautiful memory comes our way, Knowing that you are always near X So dearly missed and loved, Peg XX Dearly loved Dad to Kathleen and family XX Neil, Jo and family XX Colin Jnr and family XX Loved always, your loving family X

Bereavement Thanks

SLADE, Val. Mum, 10 long years missing you from our lives and none harder than last year when Geoff and Jers left us to be with you, Dad and JennyWren.

You have 3 more great grandchildren you never got to meet, gorgeous Rio and beautiful Gracie and Amity.

Watching them, I'm always wishing you could be here with us too, you would have loved them so much.

Our family corner is still a happy place to be and I wouldn't change a thing except to have you all back here with us like it used to be.

Love Nin, Ryan and Karly.

XOXOXO

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BEECHEY, Alan (Beech).

Ruth and family wish to sincerely thank all friends and family for their words of comfort, cards, flowers, love and support during our sad loss of Alan.

Please accept this as our personal thank you.

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Latrobe City Council to place bid for netball champs

By ZAC STANDISH

NETBALL’S most exciting young talent could descend on the Valley later this year as the Latrobe City Council unanimously voted in favour of placing a bid to host the 2021 Australian National Netball Championships at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS).

A new innovation set to replace the Australian Netball League, Super Netball clubs and state and territory member organisations will be able to enter teams into the new-look pathway competition set to take place over eight days.

Set to occur following the Suncorp Super Netball season in early September, the event will bring between 10-12 teams to the Valley in what would be a massive coup for the growth of the sport in the area.

Speaking at the council meeting on Monday evening, Cr Kellie O’Callaghan said Latrobe City was thrilled to put themselves forward as a potential host for this event.

“We are very happy to place a bid to host these championships,” Cr O’Callaghan said.

“We owe the sport a debt of gratitude and the least we can do is get some decent netballers here (to the Latrobe Valley).

“We know already from the activities that we have been able to host at the GRISS, and through the community usage that it is not only well regarded and enjoyed by many, but is certainly an appropriate venue for an event of this scale.”

Receiving $19 million in funding from the State and Federal government for the development of the GRISS facility, she said that hosting an event such as this is critical in achieving the objectives of the project in bringing elite sport to the local community.

“When we committed to the work in partnership with the State Government in relation to the development of GRISS, there was a commitment also to drive economic benefit for the region, to enhance the reputation of Latrobe City as a place to live and work and to provide access to top class sporting events without the need of our local community to travel to Melbourne,” she said.

If the bid is successful, the event will take place at GRISS in Traralgon within the time period of the 6-19 of September 2021.

Friendly fire expected in Moe, Warragul clash NETBALL

MOE and Warragul will headline Round 4 of Gippsland League netball, as the two undefeated teams go head-to-head.

As well as the chance to keep their seasons intact, the match will also carry some added spice, with former Moe player Shannon Freeman now coaching the Gulls.

A Sunday fixture awaits players in this match, in what is tipped to be a close finish.

Moe got the job done last week against Bairnsdale, with Lions’ goal defender Ramayer Gourley making her A Grade coaching debut.

Warragul also had a relatively straight forward win against Sale, and will be wanting to assert dominance on their home court.

ELSEWHERE, Morwell and Leongatha will clash in a game also expected to be a close encounter.

The Parrots haven’t dropped a game thus far, but face a new challenge in the face of the reigning premier.

Morwell will see this match as a chance to take a scalp and could possibly set them up for the next few weeks.

TRARALGON travel to Bairnsdale in search of their first win of the season.

The Maroons have been competitive without finishing games off so far, and will hope it all comes together when they visit the Redlegs.

SOME other long roadtrips await Sale and Wonthaggi, who venture to Drouin and Maffra respectively.

NORTH GIPPSLAND will also be headlined by a top of the table clash as league powerhouse Rosedale travel to Heyfield for what promises to be a tantalising contest.

The Kangaroos will be keen to make a statement on Saturday afternoon and prove themselves as genuine premiership contenders with a win over the dominant Blues outfit.

Both sitting with records of three-wins, one-loss, Sale City will travel to Yarram in what will be a showcase of high quality netball.

Expect a competitive match up as these two finals contenders push to solidify themselves within the top three.

Yallourn Yallourn North will see an opportunity to register their first win in North Gippsland as they host fellow winless team Cowwar.

In other games, Traralgon Tyers United will be looking to get their first win on the board as they

Hot pies: Yinnar’s Halie McColl will be out to maintain her sides unbeaten 2021 when the Magpies play Foster. file photograph travel to Churchill and Woodside will be looking to continue their bright start to the year as they host Gormandale. Glengarry has the bye in round five.

MID GIPPSLAND will see Yinnar hoping to continue their undefeated start to the year as they host a hungry Foster outfit.

Newborough will make the trek to Boolarra in a very evenly poised match-up, while winless sides

Thorpdale and Tarwin will do battle in the hope of opening their accounts in 2021.

Mirboo North will be looking to build on their big win last week as they welcome Fish Creek and Morwell East will be wanting to continue their rise up the ladder with a win against Stony Creek.

Rounding out the rounds action will be a tight tussle between evenly matched teams Hill End and MDU, with league leaders Toora enjoying a rest.

SCOREBOARD GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Stableford, Saturday, May 1.

A Grade: M Soppe 19 35 on c/b. B Grade: C Waring 24 39 on c/b. C Grade: V Monument 25 39, J Jeffery 32 104 72.

Scratch: G Beyer 77. DTL: A Auld 39; I Hepplestone 37; J Jeffery 36; B Sebire, J Sanders, L Watkins 35. NTP: 3rd B Sebire, 5th I Hepplestone, 12th R Timbs, 14th A Auld. Birdies: 3rd G Blizzard, 12th R Timbs.

Churchill Plate, Sunday, May 2.

Winners: I Heppleston, C Waring, P Flanigan, C Cumming 107. A Grade: J Sanders 38. B Grade: P Flanigan 39. DTL: K Hogan, C Thompson, I Heppleston 37; J Barnes 36; R Sands 32; C Waring 31. NTP: 3rd J Bransgrove, 5th R Parsonage, 12th P Flanigan, 14th M Lewis.

MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday,April 29.

A grade: T Whitelaw (7) 37pts. B grade: R Winderlich (36) 35pts. DTL: D Woodall, P Woodall 35pts; M Payne, S Duff 34pts on c/b. Po pin: 6th M Tethington. Birdies: 4th D Taylor, 6th M Tethington, 16th T Whitelaw.

Stroke, Saturday, May 1.

A grade: O Kerr (12) 72 nett. B grade (medal): P Whittaker (26) 63 nett. DTL: G Dawson 68; M Heiberg 71; T Bradshaw 74; R Hoskin, J Robbins 75. Birdies: 6th O Kerr, G Shandley. NTP: 4th B Bradshaw, 6th O Kerr, 16th G Dawson.

MIRBOO NORTH WOMEN

Singles championship,April 14 & 21.

Winner: D Kidd 58pts. Day 1: R Millsom 30pts. Day 2: C Gunn 35pts. NTP: 6th J St Ellen, 13th D Kidd. Birdies: 6th C Gunn, 16th C Gunn.

Mirboo North/Woorayl challenge,April 28.

Div 1: N Allen 34pts. Runner-up W Gervasi 32pts. Div 2: R Evans 32pts. Runner-up: A Poole 28pts. Div 3: K Skinner 32pts.

Runner-up: H Davey 27pts. NTP: 4th L Hamilton, 6th M Tuckett, 13th H Sullivan, 16th N Allen.

Mirboo North won the Challenge.

MOE

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday,April 27.

Winners: J Vicic (14) 23. Runner-up: E Mitchell (23) 18, B Wallis. NTP: 4th V Powell, E Mitchell; 8th R Allan, L Weaver. Birdies: J Vicic *3. Winning team: J Vicic, N Griffiths, E Mitchell. DTL: P Rodaughan, G Panozzo, L Van Der Muelen.

Women’s stableford,Wednesday,April 28.

Winners: Div 1 - K Middlemiss (13) 35. Div 2 - P Dyt (32) 38. DTL: A Williams 34, K Borg 33, S Tate 32 on c/b. NTP: 4th M Lang, 14th S Vincent. Nine hole comp: J Hale (54) 16. Target hole: 14th J Robertson.

Stableford,Thursday,April 29.

A grade: M Peel (2) 37. B grade: B Harland (16) 35. C grade: B Woszczeiko (25) 37 on c/b. NTP: 4th N Webb, 8th P Stephens, 14th G Panozzo. Birdies: 4th N Webb, 8th P Rodaughan, 14th G Panozzo, P Rodaughan, K Makepeace.

DTL: B Rigby 37, P Coad 36, S Cunningham 36, W Yeomans 36, E Beveridge 34, J Boyce 34, D Collings 34, J Harber 34, P Rodaughan 34, B Woszczeiko 34, B Cahill 33, K Borg 33, T Johnson 33, R Tomlinson 33 c/b.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, May 1.

Winner: J Robertson (11) 32. DTL: B Wallis 29. NTP: 4th J Robertson. Birdies: 12th J Robertson.

Men’s monthly medal/stroke, Saturday, May 1.

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A grade: K Ayton (10) 71. B grade: B Harland (16) 72. C grade: G Panozzo (19) 69 (M/M winner). Scratch: A Bassman 71.

NTP: 4th R Tomlinson, 8th W Wilkinson, 14th K Ayton. Birdies: 4th R Tomlinson, D Collings; 8th J Lodge; 14th K Ayton, T Donnison, J Harber. DTL: A Bassman 72; G Wilson, T Donnison 73; R Tomlinson, P Rodaughan 74; W Yeomans 75; A Pickard, B Thomson, B Cahill, B Mead, R Savige 76.

Sunday nine hole stableford. Sunday, May 2.

Winner: L Stewart (45) 19.

MORWELL

Gutteridge; 13th K Ayton.

Monthly medal stroke, Saturday, May 1.

Medal winner: S McKinnon 66 nett. A grade: S McKinnon 66 nett. B grade: C Moody 72 nett. Scratch: S Cluning 73 gross. DTL: R Borg 69; L Bryant 70; T Gray, S Cluning, J Tabuteau 71; R Williams, B Aplin, M Lewis, T Cross 72. NTP: 2nd G Petkovic, 5th S Cluning, 11th S McKinnon, 13th R Williams, 15th M Lewis. Birdies: 5th S Cluning, W Griggs; 11th P Pankhurst; 13th R Williams, J O’Brien.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Club championships – round one.

A grade: Scratch - M Hurley 73. Handicap - R Defazio 69 nett. B grade: Handicap - H Kornacki 69 nett. C grade: Handicap - B Rigby 68 nett. NTP: 2nd L Towns, 8th T Ford, 11th B Simpson, 15th M Barlow. Putts: H Kornacki. Birdies: K Howard, B Simpson, L Towns, A Chawner, P Buckman, M McNair, C Tarran. DTL: R King, K Howard 71; M Ray, D Aust, S Reynolds, T Basten, S Anderson 72; J Palermo, C Towns, M Nicoll, G Helmuth, M Hurley, C Towns 73. Women’s winner: J White 78 nett. DTL: J King 79 nett.

Stableford (24 players),Tuesday,April 20.

Winner: I Grant 21. Runner-up: J Robinson 18. DTL: V Hill, F Fiddelaers, B Keily, R DeVries 18. NTP: I Grant. Bradman’s: F Edmonds.

4BBB stableford (48 players),Thursday, April 29.

Winners: S Brown & P O’Connell 26 on c/b.

Runner-up: M Taylor & R Hardaker 26. DTL: C Labour & G Coulter 25; D Scambler & T Davey 24; D Balfour & N Mether, K Owen & H Savige 23. NTP: H Savige. Bradman’s: I Charge & J Kerr.

MORWELL WOMEN

TRARALGON

Stableford,April 28.

Winner: C Carder. DTL: C Peter. Nine hole winner: M Tuohy 18pts. Monthly winner: M Tuohy 18pts. NTP: 2nd C Carder, 11th D Vuillermin.

Men’s stableford (109 players),Tuesday, April 27.

A grade: G Bettridge 9 36. B grade: S Hall 13 40. C grade: C Donoghue 18 38.

D grade: R Donoghue 32 36. DTL: 38 A Matters; 37 R Lawn; 36 K McQualter, L Chard, M Papettas, N Ransome, R Gilham; 35 D Logan, P Roberts, C Barnard, J Blackman, C Couling, P Comber, D Wight; 34 M Sutton, T Doultree, E Beveridge, T Tulloch, K Hall.

Men’s stroke (140 players), Saturday, May 1.

A grade: Scratch - T Couling -1 69. A grade:

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, April 30.

A grade: L Wilson 39pts. B grade: L Snowball 39pts. DTL: K Ayton, B Wallace 38; P Rosenboom, T Holland, L Bryant, P Trickett, E Beveridge 37; P Spiteri 36.

Birdies: 5th L Wilson, E Beveridge, N

C Couling 10 68. B grade: L Pollard 13 68. C grade: I Truscott 22 66. D grade: R Henning 26 67. DTL: 68 M Jones; 70 J Landels, T Couling, M O’Keefe; 71 D Freitag, B Johnson, J Hagart, J Mudita, W Symons, D Lyons, R Lawn; 72 K Ashford, J Swenson, A Milbourne, M Buckley, B Woszczeiko; 73 J Gaulke, B Baker, L Pollard, D Jennings, B Jarvis, G Ferrel, W Hanrahan, S Kay. Men’s stableford (14 players), Saturday, May 1.

Winner: G Kraan 35 37. DTL: 37 R Cuttler, 36 P Little.

YALLOURN WOMEN

Monthly medal,April 29.

Winner: L McAlister 91-17 = 74. DTL: B Brown 100-25 = 75, L Carter 94-18 = 76.

Count putts: L Carter 32.

SHOOTING TRARALGON PISTOL CLUB

Wednesday,April 28.

Standard pistol: B grade - B Kelly 406116-522. C grade - J Harvey 470-144-614.

D grade - K Green 341-228-569, C Benelli 320-145-465, S Morini 313-220-533, M Howard 287-229-516, N Shaw 51-338-389.

Saturday, May 1.

Rapid fire (morning): B grade - D Farnham 477-72-549. C grade - C Goldberg 437-104541. D grade - B Coulter 432-116-548, M Trent 411-169-580.

Standard pistol (afternoon): D grade - C Benelli 311-150-561.

Monday, May 3.

Air pistol: C grade - B Kelly 483-97-580, S Morini 465-97-562. D grade - P Leys 428-119-547, D Orchad 405-149-554.

Traralgon open account with crushing win BASEBALL LVBA

BY RENAE STEER

Battle: Latrobe Valley Soccer League players will again grace the field this weekend.

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Devils to face fresh Fortuna SOCCER LVSL

BY LAURIE WILLIAMS

LAST weekend’s round of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League saw a number of one sided affairs as Falcons 2000, Morwell Pegasus and Moe United all won comfortably whilst Traralgon City and Newborough-Yallourn were victorious in their respective encounters.

6 FALCONS 2000 V OLYMPIANS 7-0

ON an unseasonably warm May afternoon, the home side were celebrating milestones for goal-keeper Charles Simon (50 games) and club captain Conor Clarke (100 games) as the league leaders hit top gear against an unsuspecting Traralgon Olympians outfit.

It wasn’t long until the Morwell side took the lead as young gun Nonda Lazaris opened the scoring with a well-placed shot from just inside the 18 yard box.

It soon become two as a marauding Ryan McAuley run on the bi-line forced the away sides goalkeeper Aiden Riley to deflect the ball into the back of his own net to make it 2-0 at half-time.

Olympians were determined to battle on but it was to no avail as within minutes Falcons took an unassailable three-goal advantage through league leading goal scorer Jamie Pistrin.

The fitness levels of the home side continued to put Olympians under the cosh and it soon became the Lazaris show as he added two more goals to complete his hat trick in the seven-goal bonanza, with Nick D’Alessandro and Pistrin adding further insult to injury.

That now makes it nine goals for Pistrin to lead the league golden boot race.

6 TRARALGON CITY V SALE 3-1

TRARALGON City had to come from behind as Sale took an early lead in another Saturday night special, the Swans switching from left to right to score at the seven minute mark.

Sale have been noted for quick starts this season but have tended to drop as the match progresses, with this match being no different.

The Swans owned the park early giving Traralgon little chance of equalising but City persisted and finally broke Sale’s spirit with a well-placed shot at 28 minutes from Jack Lester providing the equaliser.

City entered attack mode and eventually found an unmarked DJ Matar lurking behind the pack to

give the Roosters a 2-1 lead just on half time.

It was a tense second half struggle with both teams going in hard, shots went wide as the respective keepers were kept on their toes.

Traralgon City eventually got their third late in the game when Jake Budija scored his 8th for the season to keep pace with Pistrin for the league golden boot as City buried any chance of a Sale comeback to win 3-1 to move to 5th on the table.

6 PEGASUS V EAST GIPPSLAND 11-1

PEGASUS scored their biggest ever win with an 11-1 victory over East Gippsland.

Nothing could stop the Horsemen from dominating the match, scoring the fastest goal of the season within 60 seconds when Kelimet Ramadan scored the first of his four goals popping it past the energetic Eagles’ custodian.

With a succession of goals from Andre Antonopoulos, Bienfat Kagayo, Samuel Jacob (who converted a penalty at 21 minutes) and Levi Mahammad at 37 minutes, Pegasus found themselves six up by half-time.

There was more pain for the East Gippslanders as Pegasus put on the Kuku Mahmoud and Kelimet Ramadan show with five goals between them; Kuku scoring a hattrick while Kelimet added a further two to bring his tally to four for the match.

East Gippsland didn’t give up and Eagles’ striker Josh West finished off the match with the East’s only goal to give Pegasus an impressive 11-1 victory.

6 CHURCHILL V MOE 0-8

MOE equalled their highest ever score against Churchill of eight goals set in 1976 as the Devils were ruthless in their Sunday afternoon fixture away from home.

It took only three minutes for Tanner Pyle to open Moe’s account whilst Luke Bathgate was dominating early and caused Churchill’s defenders a lot of grief with his first goal coming at 26 minutes and his second and third later on in the second half.

Pyle scored his second just on half -time as Moe led 3-0 into the break.

Moe were well in command when Noah Kane scored their sixth and Matt Shearing got into the action with a goal at the 73 minute mark.

There would be more pain for Churchill as Moe’s Riley Winkelman was brought down from behind and the referee had no trouble in pointing

to the hot spot which Noah Kane then converted for the Devils eighth goal and his second.

On a sour note the referee dealt out five yellow cards to the Rams as they lost their way during the final stages of the match 6 MONASH V NYUSC 0-2

IN a super clash between cross town rivals it was Newborough/Yallourn who came out on top in an entertaining match to ensure they keep pace with the league leaders.

Monash, facing their second successive defeat was unable to break the NYUSC backline which held resolute all day.

The Combine took control early but were unable to punish the persistent Wolves.

It was a tough clash as both teams fought for bragging rights but it was Ash Birrell who gave United the lead with a goal at the 29 minute mark.

Monash barely had time to gather their thoughts when Newborough made it 2-0 going into the break when the ever-consistent Mark Fairbrother gave Monash’s energetic keeper no chance.

After half-time it was an arm wrestle as neither team could gain a breakthrough although Monash did have a couple of guilt-edged opportunities that were not converted as Newborough-Yallourn held on for all three points.

6 WOMEN’S DIVISION

FORTUNA busted Sale’s unbeaten run giving the league leader’s their first defeat winning 5-2, the win propelling Fortuna to the top of the table.

Newborough/Yallourn also joined the pack of three with 18 points after a 3-0 win over Monash while Falcons were big winners over Tyers/ Olympians 10-0 and East Gippsland won their first match with a 6-0 win over Churchill.

ROUND 8 PREVIEW

With two attacking sides the defences will be under pressure and it will go close to the wire between these two energetic teams.

Played: 114, Fortuna 50, Moe 38, Drawn 26.

6 OLYMPIANS V CHURCHILL

AS both teams suffered big defeats last week it will be interesting to see who bounces back best.

Churchill are yet to register a point but it will have a great opportunity to do so this weekend as they look to prove that they are a better team than their ladder position suggests.

Olympians will also be under pressure after their last two defeats have seen them leak 12 goals collectively.

Played 82, Olympians 40, Churchill 33, Drawn 9 6 NYUSC V TRARALGON CITY

AFTER a solid game against Monash, Newborough-Yallourn will be a big test for Traralgon City who are not travelling too well although their win over Sale was full of merit after being 1-0 down.

NYUSC are getting their game plan going and are issuing a real challenge and will be using this match as a potential stepping stone to heap on the pressure.

Played 40, Traralgon City 18, NYSC 14, Drawn 8 6 EAST GIPPSLAND V FALCONS

EAST Gippsland are going from the frying pan to the fire as they welcome league-leaders Falcons 2000 on Sunday.

As expected, the Eagles are the most travelled side in the league and their away games haven’t produced the expected results.

However at home they are a different proposition and they will need to step it up against a Falcons side baying for blood after their mauling of Olympians last weekend.

Played: 8, Falcons 8, East Gippsland 0 6 PEGASUS V MONASH

6 MOE V FORTUNA

Moe, in second place, host Fortuna in the match of the round.

Fortuna should be well rested as they come off the bye and they will be keen to upset the Moe side.

Moe are sitting in second, three points adrift from the top while Fortuna are sixth, a position that belies their true potential.

Moe’s strikers have been in form with Luke Bathgate and Tanner Pyle starring last match.

THIS will be a top clash between two determined teams.

Pegasus have been inspired so far with their fast transitioning game style and they are quick to get going and so far have registered the fastest goal of the season (1 minute).

Monash have the potential to be higher on the table and will be well tested in what will be an entertaining match.

Played 54, Monash 14, Pegasus 28, Drawn 12.

LAST week in the Latrobe Valley Baseball Association saw two less competitive games compared to previous rounds.

The top two teams faced off in a blowout, while the bottom placed Traralgon ran away with the game against Churchill.

Traralgon took an early lead in the second inning after a double from Jay Ziersch of a 2-2 count when Jordan Gilmore came home off the hit for the Redsox.

The Braves battled hard to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively, giving up 17 runs.

Traralgon Redsox scored seven runs in the top of the seventh inning, the final frame of the game.

The runs were driven in for the Redsox from a walk by Ziersch, single by Gilmore, an error to Brad Jones and a double from Will Brooker.

Luke Hornstra was on the mound for the away side, he allowed five hits and no runs over four innings, striking out five and walking one.

Jay Arthur relieved allowing zero hits and two runs over three innings, striking out six and walking one.

Brad Jones started the game for the Braves on the hill and went six innings, allowing 10 runs from 13 hits while Gregg Duncan threw one inning in relief, allowing seven runs from three hits.

Gary Larkin led the day for the Braves with two hits in three at bats.

Traralgon were the big winners on the day, tallying up 16 hits with Gilmore, Brett Sharp, Brooker, Ziersch and Andy Matthews each racking up multiple hits for the away team.

The final score was 17-2 in favor of the Redsox Over at the home of the Morwell Cougars, who played host to the second A Grade game for the week, it was a strong start from the current A Grade premier and top-of-the-table Moe/ Newborough Dodgers as they scored one run in the first against second placed Sale Rangers.

Dodgers Benn Zomer doubled to Ranger’s outfielder Jack Neesham, allowing Jason Smith to score from second base.

Sale Rangers struggled to put runs on the board and fell behind early, giving up a total of 20 runs.

After a single by Joel Hector in the first inning things were looking positive for the Sale Rangers, before Dodgers first baseman Tim Wilson caught a fly ball from Kevin Arbuthnot for the third out.

Trent Job was on the mound for Moe/ Newborough, pitching the complete game. Job allowed four hits and zero runs over the five innings, while striking out five.

Rohan Hector started the game for the home team on the hill, he allowed nine hits and 13 runs over four innings, striking out one and walking 10.

Brodie Bromley as relief threw one inning allowing four hits and seven runs, while striking out zero and walking three.

Joel Hector went two-for-three at the plate to lead the Rangers in hits on the day.

It was a perfect day in the batters’ box for the Moe/Newborough Dodgers racking up 13 hits.

Zomer, Chris Wendt and Tim Wilson all collected multiple hits for Moe/Newborough Dodgers, Zomer led the Dodgers with four hits in five at bats.

A Grade scores: Traralgon 17 - Churchill 2, Moe/Newborough 20 - Sale 0.

B Grade scores: Traralgon 19 - Churchill 2, Moe/ Newborough 12 - Morwell 4.

B Grade ladder: Moe/Newborough - 6, Sale - 4, Traralgon - 4, Churchill 1, Morwell 1.

C Grade scores: Traralgon 18 - Churchill 5, Moe/ Newborough 19 - Morwell 7.

C Grade ladder: Moe/Newborough - 6, Traralgon - 6, Morwell - 2, Sale - 1, Churchill - 1.

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IN BRIEF FOOTBALL

THE AFL has strengthened its concussion guidelines for community football, bringing them into line with the game’s elite competition.

Concussed state league and local football players will be barred from returning to play for at least 12 days after the AFL brought community football concussion guidelines in line with AFL and AFLW rules.

Local footballers must also receive a medical clearance to return to full contact training and playing.

It follows the strengthening of the AFL and AFLW concussion guidelines in January, when the lay-off period was increased from six days to 12.

“The updated guidelines reflect the AFL’s ongoing commitment to the health and safety of all players at each level of the game,” AFL general counsel Andrew Dillon said.

“Concussion is a serious issue and we will continue to treat it as such.”

Players who show signs of concussion have to be removed from the field of play and assessed and must not return to that match or training session.

After a player is assessed by a medical professional, their return-to-play period includes a period of rest, symptom-limited activity, gradual increase in physical activity and a medical clearance prior to full-contact training.

“The focus must be on ensuring that players pass through each of the steps safely (i.e. rest, recovery and a graded return), without a recurrence of symptoms, rather than simply progressing through a schedule,” AFL chief medical officer Peter Harcourt said.

Given the lack of baseline testing at local level, community players may need to work towards a more conservative time line than the mandatory 12-day lay-off period, while children and adolescents tend to require a longer recovery.

The AFL emphasised medical professionals would ultimately determine when a player was ready to return to full-contact training and playing.

The league also announced it had appointed Associate Professor Catherine Willmott as head of concussion innovation and research and Rachel Elliott as head of concussion and healthcare governance.

Membrey fires as Saints return to form

FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

IT was a triumphant return to form for Tim Membrey’s Saints who cruised to a 69-point win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Saturday evening.

Playing his customary role across centre half forward, Membrey was pivotal in setting the tone for his previously out of form team, providing a constant target down the line and taking some crucial grabs.

Finishing with 17 disposals and four marks whilst using the ball at an impressive 82% it was a solid all round performance from the key forward who also chipped in around the sticks with 2.2.

A potential season-saving win, St Kilda now find themselves back within striking distance of the top eight and can take confidence into the middle portion of the year.

The Gold Coast Suns claimed their second scalp in as many weeks, travelling to the MCG and prevailing against an under-pressure Collingwood side.

Featuring as part of the Suns forward setup, Valley locals Ben Ainsworth and Sam Flanders worked well in tandem as pressure players in a side that overwhelmed the Collingwood defenders.

Although neither troubled the scoreboard and only picked up 12 and 11 disposals respectively, they were both critical to the function of the Suns forward line and will without a doubt feature strongly as the young team continues to develop.

Similarly to the remainder of his team, it was a tough evening at the office for Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath who, despite his best efforts, failed to have an influence off half back for the Hawks.

Well held by the on-song St Kilda forward line, Jiath would only manage the 13 disposals and was not able to provide any of his usual dash out of the defensive half.

The 21-year-old will get a chance to respond on the open expanses of the MCG next Sunday afternoon as the Hawks host West Coast in an intriguing match-up.

A look back: The commemorative painting honouring the 140-year history of the Churchill Football-Netball Club.

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Churchill comes together to honour its football history FOOTBALL

BY ZAC STANDISH

IT was a weekend to remember for the Churchill Football-Netball Club, as they officially celebrated their 140th anniversary with the launch events of a commemorative book and painting.

Occurring on Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1, the respective events, organised by the Hazelwood & Churchill Past Players & Officials Association (HCPPOA) , would see the local community come together in way not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

President of the HCPPOA Mark Answerth said it was fantastic to see the club come together to honour its rich history.

“It was fantastic, we had a fantastic turn-out over both nights starting with the book launch and then having a full house on the Saturday night for the painting reveal,” Mr Answerth said.

“In terms of numbers we would have had close to 100 on the Friday night and over 170 on the Saturday night.”

“It was also great to see so many people come back to the club in past players, officials and supporters, it was just really great to see everyone come together and celebrate the history of the club.”

The public response to the events and the respective items that were launched was very positive, with Mr Answerth overwhelmed by the support of the community in completing these projects.

“Friday night from the book launch we had a fantastic response, we interviewed the author and he explained how he put the book together and a lot of the history of the club which people were really fascinated to understand,” he said “Then on Saturday night the unveiling of the painting was just fantastic, people have been blown away by how good it is and how much it summarises

A sell out crowd: Locals flocked to the Churchill Football-Netball Club last weekend to honor this milestone. the history of the club.”

With all funds generated from the events going straight back to the club, he said the funds will be critical in their rebuilding efforts following the lost season of 2020.

“All clubs really struggled to raise income through and post COVID so this will definitely have a significant impact on the club from a financial point of view,” he said.

“The HCCPOA will determine where the money will go within the club, whether it is offering support to the junior program or a special infrastructure project that needs to be completed.”

It is also an exciting time for the Churchill

Football-Netball Club on the field, as they recently unveiled their 2019 premiership flag and have won their first three matches of the new season.

“It has been a lot of work over a long period of time to build the club up to where it is now,” he said.

“We are certainly experiencing some on-field success at the moment and it was great to unfurl the flag, which was a long time in the making, we have also started this year well and we are excited about the group of players we have got and what they can achieve this year.”

Both items are now available for purchase with any enquiries to be made to cfnc.secretary@hotmail. com

Mirboo North enjoys dominant weekend

By ZAC STANDISH

IT was an intriguing second weekend of junior football in the Central Gippsland League, as kids across the region made the most of the outstanding conditions.

The Under-15s saw a number of lopsided results as a number of the competitions stronger teams flexed their muscles.

Mirboo North registered their first win of the season with a crushing 9.10 (64) to 1.3 (9) win over MDU, with Max Woodall the standout for the Tigers kicking five goals in a dominant display.

Moe/Newborough continued their outstanding start to the season, putting the Morwell Eagles to the sword with a crushing 16.13 (109) to 1.2 (8) victory.

Sharing the goals around with ten different goal kickers, it was a powerful all round performance from the Lions with Haydn Edwards being recognised as best afield.

Yinnar got the better of Trafalgar prevailing 17.9

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(111) to 1.1 (7) at the Trafalgar Football Ground, with a three goal performance Noah Mccafferty particularly eye-catching from the Magpies.

Tarwin put in a spirited performance against a strong Fish Creek outfit, going down 2.3 (15) to 8.10 (58) at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve.

In the Under-13s Mirboo North continued their bright start to the season with a convincing win over Stony Creek with Blake Briscoe impressing for the Tigers with a phenomenal six-goal performance up forward.

Moe and Morwell Eagles put on a fierce contest at Ted Summerton Reserve, with the Lions coming away with a hard-fought 6.5 (41) to 3.6 (24) win.

Aiden Savige was the standout for the home team kicking three goals, whilst Jack Mooney was gallant for the Eagles claiming the mantle as his team’s best player on the day.

Trafalgar enjoyed a crushing win over Yinnar on their home deck, managing to keep the Magpies scoreless in a dominant display.

Newborough got the better of Hill End & Grove

Rovers in a 12.6 (78) to 1.0 (6) victory at Northern Reserve, with Preston Laidlaw (three goals) and Max Moroney the standouts.

Winners in the Under-11s competition were Mirboo North,Tarwin, Moe,Trafalgar and Hill End & Grove with a number of close contest occurring across the league.

Hugo Monnich Vo would provide one of the best performances of the weekend for Mirboo North kicking four goals in his sides 12.3 (75) to 2.4 (16) win over Yallourn North.

Meanwhile in the Central Gippsland Youth Girls Competition, Newborough and Moe would enjoy dominant victories over Churchill and Morwell Eagles respectively.

Continuing on from a big win against Moe last weekend, Newborough were superb in their 10.11 (71) to 2.1 (13) triumph with a three goal performance from Alisha Molesworth leading the way for the Bulldogs.

Four Quar ters

with Liam Durkin and Zac Standish

Superior jumper styles

ON THE BALL Express reporters Zac Standish and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy

WITH the toing and froing of the Port Adelaide Prison Bar jumper in the spotlight recently, the Four Quarters team thought it was timely to look at some of the more stylish jumpers gracing the fields across Gippsland.

To narrow it down, we have decided to choose one jumper from each of the three leagues in the Latrobe Valley Express readership (Gippsland, Mid Gippsland and North Gippsland), as well as one interleague jumper, and have decreed that only ‘non-traditional’ jumpers will be considered for selection.

While football jumpers may seem simplistic enough, those behind the scenes will know there is a lot more that goes into the finished product, as considerations also need to be made for things such as the material, manufacturer, placement of sponsors and number fonts.

Like a Damien Martyn cover drive, here is a look at some of the more ‘easy on the eye’ jumpers across Gippsland.

1. Bairnsdale Redlegs (Gippsland League) Colours: Dark blue and red.

ZS: How good was the weather for footy last Saturday?

LD: It was sensational, sun out, low 20s, no wind, the perfect setting to play a quick and attractive style. Finals weather really. Walking off the ground at half-time felt like walking in for afternoon tea at cricket.

ZS: Obviously there won’t be many days like that as winter sets in so you enjoy playing in those conditions when you can. Any additions to the list of Mirboo North Houdini Acts from last week?

LD: Jack Oddy sent one in from a thirds grand final in 1985. Mirboo North played an undefeated Trafalgar at Yinnar and got up 9.2 (56) to 5.20 (50).

ZS: Speaking of Traf, they’ve started life in the Ellinbank League with three wins from as many starts.

Local pride: Jumper swapping is a time honoured tradition after interleague matches, as some Gippsland League players show here after their victory over the Murray League in 2018. file photograph

Style: Dark blue with red sash.

THE Redlegs jumper adheres to the ‘less is more’ principle, and the combination of a red sash on a navy blue jumper really emphasis the ‘red’ in Redlegs.

The red sash on the Bairnsdale jumper is wider than a normal sash seen on similar designs, and is also a straight diagonal from shoulder to hip, rather than the curved design seen elsewhere. In addition, the sash goes all the way around the jumper, as opposed to other sash-styles that only occupy the front half.

Bairnsdale’s clash jumper is simply the reverse, although for an aesthetically pleasing design it is hard to go past the Redlegs home guernsey.

Those closer to the Valley will point to the Traralgon jumper as adhering to the non-traditional stipulation. As their name suggests, the Maroons wear a maroon jumper with a white sash, although this has not always been the case as previously Traralgon wore a maroon jumper with four white diagonal stripes and the word ‘Maroons’ underneath the last stripe.

Traralgon wore this jumper during its days as a VFL club in the late 1990s.

Moe supporters will also say their jumper of maroon with a royal blue V deserves a mention.

While the Lions design isn’t shared by many clubs it is not entirely unique, as virtually the same jumper is worn a little further west down the Princes Highway by Pakenham.

Pakenham too wear a maroon jumper with blue V, but the difference lies in a PFC monogram that sits underneath the V.

2. Stony Creek Lions (Mid Gippsland) Colours: Maroon and white.

Style: Three quarter maroon with white top and white Lion on front. Maroon neck and shoulders and SCFC monogram on left shoulder.

A JUMPER that has a bit of everything - a monogram, a huge logo and two colours that go well together.

The Lion logo on the Stony Creek jumper is the most striking element and leaves spectators in no doubt as to what team is on the field.

Stony Creek narrowly edged

LD: It was a bit of a freakish weekend for them on the scoreboard. The seniors and reserves kept Nyora to one behind in the final quarter, and then the thirds did the reverse and only managed to register one behind in the final quarter of their game against Poowong. Imagine the odds of that happening.

ZS: Looks like there was some other cases of minor numerology in North Gippsland?

LD: Amazingly there was no score kicked by either team in the third quarter between Traralgon Tyers United and Yarram. In the reserves match beforehand Lukas Jenkins kicked all six of the Demons goals.

ZS: Goals were the order of the day in the Gippsland League with most winning teams getting more than or close to 100 points. Aaron Heppell kicked six for Leongatha and your preseason tip for the goal kicking Jack Ginnane kicked four in the same game.

LD: I thought my tip wasn’t going to come through when he started the season in the reserves. He is deceptively quick off the mark with strong hands and finishes neatly in front of goal. Their forward line in 2015 was absolutely ridiculous: Jake Best (91 goals), Cade Maskell (46), Aaron Hillberg (43) and then Chris Verboon (19) before he moved down back.

Roar: Stony Creek milestone men Andrew Verboon and Brett McKnight, pictured in 2017, wearing the photograph stony creek fnc file photograph Lions guernsey.

Iconic jumper: Churchill stalwart Travis Brighton, pictured in 2018, in the Cougars colours. out the Tarwin Sharks in the Mid Gippy jumper stakes. The Sharks jumper is a blue and white concoction that shares similarities with Stony Creek in that the club mascot is on the front.

In terms of other Mid Gippsland jumpers, a couple of clubs have had changes recently. Newborough took out the Bulldogs logo a few years ago, while conversely, Morwell East added the Hawk down the left hand side.

Toora also changed their Magpie jumper this season to avoid a clash with Yinnar. Toora now wears a predominately grey guernsey with a black, white and teal V.

3. Churchill Cougars (North Gippsland) Colours: Blue and yellow.

Style: Blue with reverse yellow V, yellow neck and sleeves and white Southern Cross logo.

THE reverse V of the Churchill jumper differs completely too countless other clubs that sport V designs in country football.

As well as this, the Southern Cross logo that sits in the bottom half of the jumper also adds to the Cougars guernsey.

If anyone can tell Four Quarters why the Southern Cross has been included on the Churchill jumper, we would love to know.

Interestingly, where most town football and cricket clubs share the same colours and logo, the colours of blue and gold of the football club are nowhere near the same as that of the Churchill Cricket Club, who carry maroon and are known as the Cobras.

Most of the jumpers in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League are stock-standard, although Yallourn Yallourn North will buck that trend with their new jumper set to be brought in next season.

4. Gippsland League (interleague) Colours: Red, white and blue.

Style: Red, white and blue vertical stripes.

IN what may cause a few raised eyebrows, the Gippsland League interleague jumper has been included as a matter of local pride.

The colours of red, white and blue are synonymous with the region, and have come to be the colours most associated with the Latrobe Valley.

In 1958 the Victorian Country Football League initiated their Centenary Championships to mark the 100th anniversary of Australian Rules Football.

Players of the then Latrobe Valley Football League (what later became the Gippsland League)

winning team which defeated South Gippsland at Morwell were awarded a tie in red, white and blue with the league’s monogram.

At the most recent interleague Gippsland League players wore a commemorative jumper that included a woolen collar to celebrate 40 years since the LVFL took all before them to win the 1979 state championship.

It was the first time the LVFL had secured the states number one ranking.

In more recent years the Gippsland League’s ranking has hovered around the top-10 mark, while players who have partaken in interleague have often exchanged jumpers with opponents at the end of the match.

Does anyone know the origin of jumper swapping after grand finals and when did it stop?

Let our newsroom know at sport@ lvexpress.com.au

ZS: And a feel-good story out of the week with Orbost Snowy Rovers getting a win?

LD: A lot of people would have been stoked when they saw this. 1078 days between drinks believe it or not. To think what they’ve been through in that time as well with drought, fire and tourism wiped out. Huge credit to them for getting through so much adversity.

ZS: That Hamish Nettleton must be a gun. He’s kicked 59 goals in two seasons for a team that has won one game.

LD: The Port Adelaide jumper saga dominated AFL headlines last week, as a South Australian do you really care?

ZS: I don’t necessarily care that much, it’s just funny being a Crows supporter seeing the Port fans up in arms about it.

LD: Us Victorians probably don’t appreciate how much animosity there can be in a two-team town.

How hostile is it over there?

ZS: Very hostile. You either love Port or hate them. It’s pretty deep seeded from the SANFL days and because Port tried to come into the AFL first.

LD: Back to the Prison Bar jumper, which is a great looking jumper, they should be allowed to wear it for home Showdowns at least surely?

ZS: If Port wear the Prison Bars Adelaide should be allowed to wear the SA state jumper.

LD: Regardless of the logic there is no doubt jumpers provoke a lot of passion. You would hate to think how many questions Yallourn Yallourn North or Toora answered about their new jumpers earlier this year.

ZS: Whatever jumper people are wearing this week let’s hope they do it proud. Enjoy the games and we’ll reconvene next week.

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Top of the table clash in Mid Gippy

toughness and some astute coaching on the sidelines.

For Stony Creek, a win in whatever form would gladly be taken just at the moment.The Lions have shown patches of what they are capable of in each of their first three matches of the season, but in this new competition, patches of good football are not enough to win matches.

With all that being said, it won’t be any easier for Stony Creek this week as they travel to the home of the Hawks, who will be desperate to atone for their disappointing performance last week.

There has been some shadow boxing between clubs in the opening month of the 2021 season as sides familiarise themselves against new opposition, but around about now is the time to deliver some knock out punches.

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

6 MIRBOO NORTH V FISH CREEK

AS two of the competitions three undefeated teams so far in 2021, Mirboo North and Foster will headline Round 5 action in Mid Gippsland football.

There was whispers even prior to the start of the 2021 Mid Gippsland season that Fish Creek had been quietly going about their business securing the ‘right’ players to bolster their squad for a tilt at the crown in the newly formed and now much stronger league.

The six former Alberton clubs have certainly lifted the quality of the league, even beyond that of recent years, and Fish Creek is playing a major part in that.

The Kangaroos demolition of Morwell East last week was vindication that their first three wins against ‘traditional’ opposition was far greater form than many expected.

Another test comes this week, when Fish Creek clash with Mirboo North on the Tigers home deck.

This ground as many would know is somewhat unique due to its huge slope and when taken to by a very good side like Mirboo North the task of winning is a big one.

Injuries have caused the Tigers some concerns in recent weeks, but they have managed to be in front when the final siren has sounded - in fact a fortnight ago they even managed to win when they were behind after the final siren sounded.The point is Mirboo North is a competitive beast, and as good as that is, they will also need the class within the starting squad to maintain their winning streak and stop Fish Creek.

6 THORPDALE V TARWIN

IT was a massive disappointment for Thorpdale last week when they fell short of Boolarra and their first premiership points of the season.

Coach Ray Pickering would have thought they were a genuine chance given their lead up form against some of the better teams in the competition.

The loss was a sobering one for the coach and his Blues players, and verification that unless you come to play, you will wish you didn’t after just a couple of hours.

Now back on their home deck and with a week to deal with how things went wrong, there will be no excuses for Thorpdale to dish up an effort similar to that of last week.

The problem for the Blues is that Tarwin will also see this as a chance to secure their second win of the season and in doing so put themselves back into the frame of serious conversation.

There are no easy wins, and nowhere for either side to hide if things don’t go their way this week.

6 NEWBOROUGH V TARWIN

THERE is no question whatsoever Newborough will want what Boolarra just recently got, and that’s four premiership points after the Demon’s strong performance against Thorpdale last week.

The Bulldogs have been good for patches against better teams than they face this week, however, they will also need to find something greater than they have shown, and at the same time show it for longer periods of time.

Newborough’s depth will be tested after losing another couple of players last week, but the return to their home ground and genuine belief that they can actually win this game sets this clash up to be a hard fought one.

Boolarra’s first win came after matches with two of the leagues best, but now they actually have the chance to string two wins together, which would have them well placed not only on the ladder but also with the mindset that three-in-a-row would be possible the following week against MDU. What they cannot do is get ahead of themselves and be thinking any further than beating the Bulldogs this week.

Silk: Jack Robertson and his Mirboo North teammates will be out to keep the Tiger’s unbeaten season intact when they take on Fish Creek this week. file photograph 6 HILL END V MDU

IN football, as in most sports, you can have all the skill, ability, fitness, game plans, camaraderie and support in the world, but you still need luck, and at this point Hill End’s luck is being well and truly tested.

The Rovers have been decimated by injuries in the opening four weeks of the season and all of the players affected have been first choice selections.

Talk at Hill End has even included coach Mike Santo pulling on the boots again, not that’s necessarily a bad thing, but it does highlight how bad luck can force a hand you would rather not play.

MDU would be well aware of the Rover’s reputation as a very good side, but the one mistake they could make is to believe the test is too tough before they even arrive at the ground. Many games are won or lost before a ball is bounced, and the Demons need to have their mind set on believing they can

win, rather than making a good fist of competing.

A small lack of concentration, a minor easing of pressure at any time can cost a team dearly against Hill End, and that’s the exact problem MDU have been having in recent times, with small lapses allowing opposition sides to take advantage.

Expect Hill End, even with a side short of their best, to look for that opportunity.

6 MORWELL EAST V STONY CREEK

THERE is an old saying in sport that ‘you’re only ever as good as your last game’, and for Morwell East and Stony Creek, that should be enough to send a shudder down the back of every player from both clubs.

There have been some worrying signs at the Hawks for a number of weeks now, the most obvious being their slow starts, but even that has been masked by the fact they have still managed to manufacture a win, both from some real mental

6 YINNAR V FOSTER

FOSTER have quickly shaken off their opening round loss to Hill End and bounced back with a vengeance, easily accounting for Tarwin, before making light work of Newborough last week.

One would expect Yinnar might be a bigger hurdle for the menacing Tigers, but given this is a Magpies’ home game, those in Mid Gippsland circles won’t be writing the home side off too quickly.

Yinnar could be seen as unlucky not to have beaten Mirboo North a fortnight ago and to the Magpies credit they bounced back with a decisive win over Stony Creek. The victory was pleasing to the coach and put them back into the right frame of mind for the massive task that Foster poses.

Foster have the talent and have called on the depth of youngsters to record successive wins over the past weeks.

This match looms as a defining one for these two clubs. A win puts the victor in the top six mix, while a loss puts the defeated in the middle of the ladder with a bit of work to do.

TOORA has the bye.

Cougars and Bombers to play the headline act

FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY SCOTT BERECHREE

AFTER a draw and a one-point result in Round 4 of North Gippsland football, Round 5 brings another series of clashes that may well have supporters reaching for the heart medication. Reigning premier Churchill welcome Traralgon Tyers United, Sale City make the trip to Yarram and ladder leaders Heyfield take on Rosedale, with all three contests likely to go right down to the wire.

SALE CITY, boosted by a one-point win over the previously undefeated Woodside, will make the trek to Yarram to take on a depleted Demon line-up in a match which will be crucial to both team’s finals aspirations. With a raft of first choice players already unavailable, the loss of ruckman Dan Vardy, for at least a week or two, after a knee clash early against TTU really opens the door for Sale City to grab back-to-back wins for the first time this year.

After Vardy went down Yarram’s ruck duties were split between David Brinker-Ritchie and regular full back Adam Parry. The loss of Parry, who rested forward when not rucking, from his key defensive post compounds the loss of Vardy and will provide Yarram coach Justin Staley with yet another problem to add to his list come selection this week.

Bulldog mentor Shane Fyfe, himself unlikely to play due to a hamstring strain, will undoubtedly look to expose this potential weakness in his oppositions back half. It could well be that he sends Bohdi Walker to the Doggies goal square to try and generate a miss-match on an undersized Yarram defender. If Walker can slot an early goal or two and force Yarram to send Keifer Sutherland or Jack Weston to him it would also stop the run and carry these two usually provide their team and could well go a

Bulldogs bite: Ben Chivers will play a key role for Sale City in their match against Yarram this weekend. file photograph long way in determining the result.

LADDER leaders Heyfield have taken all before them so far and while this week’s opponent Rosedale might sit half a dozen spots below them on the ladder, punters are tipping a tight contest. Young gun Liam Heasley has managed 20 goals across his three games including 18 in his last two outings - not bad for a lad who still qualifies to play in the early game.

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Rosedale too have channelled much of their scoring through a single focal point with Brandon McDonald racking up 18 majors for the year in his three games. Of some concern for the Blues however is the fact that the nearest players on the Rosedale goal kicking list to McDonald have managed just three majors each.

This lack of front half weaponry might just be enough to tip the scales in favour of Heyfield this week.

CHURCHILL made easy work of Cowwarr last week to get their record to three-wins and zero-losses. Their opponents this week, TTU, however were battling it out- literally to the last second of the game to hold on for a draw against Yarram.

After not managing to kick more than 10 goals in any of their first few games TTU looked set to rack up a huge score last week. The Bombers slammed home six straight majors in the opening stanza against Yarram only to stall after the break and go on to add just a further five goals for the rest of the match.

Ball movement through the back half and middle of the ground was not an issue for the Bombers, however they fell down repeatedly when it came to finding a target across half forward. Zac Kilgower, Guy Sinclair, Jayden Cutts and Brad Kelleher and others attempted to provide this pivotal piece of the puzzle at different times with only limited ongoing success.

Up against a Cougar defence that has given up only seven goals a game on average, Bomber coach Jamie Aitken will need to use all his coaching acumen to come up with a plan to capitalise on any and all forward forays this week if TTU are to rack up a winning score.

Complimenting their tight defence the Cougars are averaging 16 goals a week so far this season.

With quality targets like Ben Kearns, Kurt Holt, Blake Slater and Chris Williams in their front

half Churchill appear to have more than enough avenues to goal should they get an even amount of supply.

That supply will be heavily reliant on the home team’s ruck division, Nathan McRae and Dillon Leys, getting the better of Kieran Jones who rucked more or less unchanged last week against three Yarram opponents. The battle between Cutts, Jye Nielson and Mitchell Mustoe at the feet of the Bomber ruckman up against Michael Diaz, Jake Roe Duggan and Ryan ‘Chompers’ Lowrie, who will make up the Cougar on ball brigade, will go a long way to determining the winner of what promises to be a terrific tussle.

YALLOURN Yallourn North will be looking for another percentage boost this week when they welcome the winless Cowwarr to town. An already stacked front half was boosted by the return of both Mannon Johnston and Keenan Hughes last week for the ‘new Bombers’. This duo, along with Dean MacDonald and Mitch Luck, accounted for 18 of the Bomber’s 21 goals last week. Given fair weather this week both figures might well be higher. A win for Cowwarr seems unlikely, however with a winnable game against Glengarry to follow the Saints will need to ensure they come away with at least some positives from their match.

HAVING lost a recruit to Maffra, a game to Sale City last week and top spot on the ladder all in the space of a week it is fair to say the Wildcats will be up and about for their game against Gormandale. This is good news for the Wildcat faithful but not such good news for the Tigers.

The positive momentum built by Gormandale over the last fortnight or so may well come to a grinding halt with the Wildcats highly unlikely to show the Tigers any mercy.

Road trips on the agenda as Gippsland League heats up FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY ZAC STANDISH

LONG road trips will be on the agenda for a number of teams in Round 4 of Gippsland League football.

Traralgon heads across to Bairnsdale, Sale treks west to Drouin, Wonthaggi make its way north to Maffra, Leongatha comes to Morwell and Moe travels to Warragul.

TRARALGON will be looking to make amends for its final quarter fade out last week against Maffra as they face the longest road trip of the season out to Bairnsdale for a crucial clash against the Redlegs.

Giving up a staggering seven-goals in the fourth quarter on their home deck against the Eagles, defence will be at the forefront of coach Jake Best’s mind this week as he hopes to see a response from his young team.

Down back it will be all about curving the influence of Redlegs spearhead Brayden McCarrey, with former Gippsland Power product Tye Hourigan likely to get the critical match-up.

Enjoying an impeccable start to the season, the Maroon’s will be hoping star midfielder Matthew Northe can again set the tone through the centre, providing silver service to key forward targets Best and captain Dylan Loprese critical to their chances of coming home with the four points.

MORWELL endured yet another close defeat last week as the young Tigers took it right up to the ladder leading Wonthaggi Power on their home deck, only to fall two points short when the final siren sounded.

It does not get any easier for Denis Knight’s men this week as they host a red-hot Leongatha side fresh off an 85-point hammering of Drouin.

The midfield battle will be crucial in this contest, as the Tigers must find a way to limit the influence of Parrots star Aaron Heppell who is putting together a phenomenal start to the season.

Leading his team gallantly so far this season, it is

likely that Tigers skipper Anthony Rosato will get the job on the former VFL stalwart in a match-up that will be worth the price of admission alone.

After returning to the senior side last week, Jack Ginnane started his season with a bang slotting four majors for the Parrots making curtailing his impact critical to the Tigers chances of registering their first win.

One of the youngest teams in the competition, Morwell will be looking to use their speed and class to break the game open and run the Parrots off their feet.

MOE come into their Sunday afternoon clash against Warragul beaming with confidence as they look to continue their undefeated start to the season and maintain their position atop the Gippsland League ladder.

Playing an exciting brand of football, coach Lachlan Sim will be buoyed by the cohesion of his squad with a number of new recruits having an instant impact.

Former GWS and Carlton key position player Kristian Jaksch has been a particular highlight for the Lions in the first three rounds, causing havoc on opposition back lines, leading the leagues goal-kicking with 12 majors.

He has been well supported by the likes of Declan Keilty down back and Riley Baldi through the midfield, who have lead their respective lines beautifully thus far.

A fourth straight win will not come easily however, as the winless Gulls will be looking to make a statement and get their season back on track.

Noted goal-kicker Brayden Fowler will without a doubt cause problems for the stellar Lions defence, whilst the likes of Tom Hobbs and Mitch Nobelius will certainly be up for the contest through the middle of the ground.

Elsewhere, two of the competitions heavyweights in Maffra and Wonthaggi will go head-to-head in a marquee Saturday afternoon match-up, while Sale will be looking to continue their bright start to the season as they travel west to take on Drouin.

Long road ahead: Traralgon make the trip to Bairnsdale this week, while their previous round opponents, Maffra, host the travelling Wonthaggi. file photograph

Vale to one of the greats of Moe FOOTBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

Vale: Max Donelly, pictured in the Lions premiership year of 1967.

MOE Football-Netball Club legend Max Donelly died recently.

Donelly played 285 matches for the Lions between 1955 and 1967, with 211 games in the seniors, including the 1956 senior premiership.

He was named vice captain in the clubs team of the century, taking the position of first rover.

Donelly also coached Moe, taking on the senior job in three two year stints in 1971-72, 1976-77 and 1981-82.

Before the seniors he coached the reserves from 1963 to 1965 and again in 1967 - leading the team to the premiership as playing coach in the latter.

Good friend Gus Eaton, who was senior captain under Donelly’s coaching in 1972, remembers him as a strong lead up forward.

“He was playing full forward when I came here and he was only 5’9 and won the goal kicking (for the league) twice,” Eaton said.

“He was hard at it, very hard at it, could take good marks and was quick off the mark.

“In those days if you were a good footballer you’d get belted, they’d try and knock you out of the game, so Max copped a lot of that.

“He ended up playing more ruck rover later on, because the forwards started getting taller at the start of the 60s.”

As a coach, Eaton said Donelly possessed a calm demeanour that usually got a good response.

“He knew how to talk to players if you wanted to get them up...he had a knack for it,” he said.

“He’d never talk down to you.”

Post their playing and coaching days Eaton and Donelly ran from Bairnsdale to Moe in 1983, raising more than $15,000 in today’s money for the club.

Escorting them on the run was radio

Service: A collection of awards won by Max Donelly on display at the Moe Football-Netball photograph liam durkin Club.

Stellar career: A caricature of Moe football great Max Donelly. photographs supplied announcer Graeme McGowan of 3UL and the Ted Summerton - whom the Moe home ground is named after.

The pair completed their run in three days,

and fittingly ran into Ted Summerton Reserve at half-time of a Moe senior game.

Outside of Moe, Donelly coached the Gippsland League interleague side for three seasons from 1977 to 1979 and also represented the then Latrobe Valley Football League on seven occasions.

He also served on the LVFL tribunal for 10 years.

Moe footballers and netballers wore black armbands last weekend as a mark of respect, while the clubs flag was flown at half-mast.

Eaton led a testimonial at half-time of the senior game, before a sizeable crowed gathered in the club rooms on Saturday night to reflect on Donelly’s career.

Donelly is survived by wife Nancy and children Lance and Helen.

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