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1800 megawatt hours - a substation and associated infrastructure.

The project, a landowner-led proposal, is well connected to access points at the Princes Highway, Firmins Lane and Hazelwood Road.

The developer is a private Latrobe Valley business, Manthos Investments. The project is being managed by Robert Luxmoore Pty Ltd, which specialises in large-scale renewable energy assets, and Cogency Australia, a planning and engagement firm.

Access tracks are planned throughout the site for access by site vehicles and emergency services.

The battery itself will be on 10 hectares, and with the substation, be built centrally on site to connect to the grid.

The cost of the project has not been disclosed nor how many jobs it is likely to produce.

The solar farm site will be bounded by native vegetation landscaping to visually screen the facility from surrounding land, with a 30-metre fire break between vegetation and the solar farm.

The battery is an essential element of the project as it allows for consistent electricity supply to the grid while the solar panels are not producing power.

The developer says the capacity of the battery has been carefully considered to match the energy production capability of the solar panels.

Like the proposed substation, the battery will be sited well-away from neighbouring dwellings.

The panels will sit about half-a-metre above ground at the maximum tilt. The developer says

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their installation will require minimal ground disturbance.

“The panels will not present a risk to the livestock, and farming operations will not affect the efficiency of the solar facilities,” the developer says.

“Allowing agricultural activities to continue on the site represents best practice within the renewable energy industry and maximises the utility of the site.”

Cogency Australia led the planning approval and stakeholder engagement for the proposal.

Cogency’s founder and director, Rebecca Wardle, told the Express that 18 months of community and stakeholder engagement took place during the early phases of planning and design work (before the planning application being lodged), with six months of continued engagement during the assessment.

“Consequently, only three objections were lodged against the proposal, with no appeals to VCAT once a decision was made,” she said.

“Engagement took place with neighbours, local community, GLaWAC, Latrobe City Council planning officers and councillors and Mayor, Unions, Latrobe Valley Authority, Gippsland Climate Change Network, Latrobe Regional Airport, Latrobe Regional Hospital and government Ministers.”

The project is within the Farming Zone and is also affected by various overlays for environmental significance, design and development, land subject to inundation, bushfire management, state resource and public acquisition.

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Biggest and the best VICTORIA’S largest solar farm, including a massive battery, is set to be established at Hazelwood North on a 1100-hectare property between Morwell and Traralgon.

The federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, announced the project at last week’s Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon.

Mr Bowen said the large on-site battery would be able to store the same amount of energy that the solar farm will produce - enough to run 170,000 homes for four hours.

“That will be completed this decade. Not the next decade, not the decade after that, but this decade,” he told the conference, which was attended by about 800 people over two days.

“Construction will start in a couple of months and provide jobs for up to 500 people working across specialties including building, engineering, site maintenance and ‘agrisolar’, setting the site up to accommodate the sheep that will share the land.”

Mr Bowen said the sheep would be able to graze between the solar panels, and also be able to seek refuge from heat under the panels.

“Hazlewood Solar Farm is just one of the new clean, reliable renewable projects set for Victoria,” he said.

The solar farm, which received a planning permit on August 24, will have a capacity of 450 megawatts, a battery storage system of 450MW - about

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Latrobe City Councillor and former Mayor, Dan Clancey has announced he won’t be running in the upcoming election.

After eight years, the East Ward councillor says it is time to hand over the reins.

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THE RSPCA has confirmed it is currently investigating claims made against a Traralgon-based animal shelter.

The RSPCA could not comment any further due to the investigation that is currently ongoing.

Accusations made against the animal shelter were brought to light after a Facebook post from an ex-employee gained significant public attention.

Among allegations against the animal shelter are claims against its former president.

The animal shelter has denied the accusations.

“The accusations are false,” a statement from the animal shelter read, before stating they would make no further comment.

Latrobe City Council has informed the Express that it is currently investigating allegations of animal cruelty.

“Latrobe City Council has received a number of enquiries in relation to a potential investigation of an animal welfare organisation with operations in the local area,” a council statement read on Monday, September 9.

“Council can confirm it is participating in an investigation relating to allegations of animal cruelty, which is being undertaken by the RSPCA as the agency responsible for managing and responding to cases of this nature.

“Council takes allegations of animal cruelty seriously and will continue to provide the RSPCA with all relevant information to assist with the investigation as it progresses.

“While this investigation is undertaken, council has paused an existing agreement with the organisation for the housing, care and rehoming of stray pets.”

Chair of the Latrobe City Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, and Latrobe City Councillor, Kellie O’Callaghan commented on the ongoing investigation.

“I take these allegations very seriously. It is deeply distressing to learn of any allegation of animal cruelty,” she said.

“I appreciate the time community members have taken to reach out to provide information and details that can be further investigated. Any information I have received has been immediately passed on to our team who are preparing a report for the RSPCA. “The information contained within the allegations received is distressing and I understand how difficult it can be for anyone to have to recount and relay this information to our team or the RSPCA.”

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ANOTHER one bites the dust.

Councillor Dan Clancey has become the latest Latrobe City councillor to announce they won’t be running again.

The East Ward councillor has served Latrobe City Council for eight years, including one as mayor and three as deputy.

With locals set to vote next month, Cr Clancey said it had always been his intention to step away after completing the second of his four-year terms.

“I was never going past the two terms,” he told the Express.

“I think you can put enough energy into eight years and sustain that for eight years and make sure that energy is at a high level - I’ve done that.

“One term was an absolute blessing, second term I was very honoured, and was always just going to do that.”

Cr Clancey made his decision public last week, taking to social media.

His decision somewhat mirrors the 22nd Amendment in US politics, which restricts the President into serving no more than two four-year terms.

As Cr Clancey is still the East Ward Councillor for another few weeks, he said he hadn’t yet had a chance to reflect on his time in the chamber.

“After November I’ll probably sit down and think about it. It’s been a great time, really quite honoured by the work that I’ve been able to do and got to meet a lot of great people along the way,” he said.

“Highlights are community groups, meetings late at night, working with historical societies, clean up groups, cultural diversity advisory committee, all these committees that I’ve chaired along the way, they’ve been great people who have really opened my eyes to different parts of the world.”

When asked if he had any advice for someone thinking of putting their hand up to run as a councillor, Cr Clancey said it was important a decision was not made on the spur of the moment.

“If you are going to stand as a candidate, you need to do your research, you need to understand what the role of local government is, understand what the role of a councillor is,” he said.

“I think there is a lot of people who think about local government in a certain way.

“Council takes up a lot of time in reading and understanding, trying to get your head around planning, policy and those sort of things. You do spend a lot of time reading reports, they are long agendas, three come out a month and you need to read them all to understand them.

“It is a lot of reading, a lot of late night meetings, a lot of work outside family time.”

Keeping his sense of humour, Cr Clancey said he would be swapping reading reports with novels post life as a councillor.

Cr Clancey joins South Ward Councillor Melissa Ferguson as two of nine current Latrobe City Councillors to announce they won’t be seeking re-election.

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TRARALGON had hosting rights to the third Gippsland New Energy Conference.

The two-day conference was held last week, and attracted the best part of 800 people to the region.

Attendees mingled with various dignitaries, which included state and federal politicians and representatives from energy providers, to learn more about renewable energy options as Gippsland prepares to transition to a possible life beyond coal-fired power.

Held at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, the centre’s auditorium was packed for opening addresses last Tuesday (September 3) morning.

Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe made opening remarks, before Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio officially opened proceedings.

Ms D’Ambrosio entered to the Journey song Don’t Stop Believin as she walked on stage.

“We are strong believers in this room, but we are more than that, we are actually people that do things,” she said.

“It’s really my great honour for me to officially open the third Gippsland New Energy Conference.

“I’m really pleased to say that just five years ago, I don’t know that such a conference here would have attracted the degree of buy-in from local communities that this conference has, but also the businesses from not just across the state and the country, but globally now making a beeline for this conference every year.

“So I really want to congratulate all of you for being tangible and practical with the solutions that are with us. There are solutions that come to us as this transition throws up a lot of fantastic, innovative changes, that we make the transition one that we can truly be proud of.”

The first day of the conference coincided with a settling off period after severe storms lashed the region and left many locals without power.

Recovery efforts were in full swing by the time the Minister spoke, and she provided an update to attendees from emergency services.

Sale hosted the first two Gippsland New Energy Conferences (2022 and 2023), a locality closer to a number of proposed offshore and coastal renewable energy projects.

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Preparedness under the microscope

THE state government is running an Inquiry into Climate Resilience, which is looking into the preparedness of communities facing climate disasters across the state.

The submissions stage of the Resilience Inquiry process is closed, and the committee undertaking the Inquiry is now conducting hearings.

The first of these hearings was in Traralgon at the Century Inn on Tuesday, September 3 while Gippsland was still recovering from intense storms and havoc-wrecking winds.

At the event, local councils, Gippsland environment groups, associate professors, farming representatives, and others spoke to the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee about local climate resilience. Those concerned from the community went along to hear them speak.

Before going into the hearing, people gathered outside to show support for government funding of community-led climate adaptation. They held up a banner with the words ‘Fund Community Climate Resilience’.

“To prepare for locked-in climate impacts, we need adequate and ongoing funding for communityled adaptation work. This funding will enable communities to fulfil their plans to build resilient communities in a changing climate and keep those most at risk safe,” Act on Climate Community organiser, Vicky Ellmore said.

Friends of the Earth Melbourne’s Act on Climate has been ensuring voices are heard through this Inquiry, both their concerns and the solutions they want to see enacted. The collective is calling for the committee to recommend a Victorian Community Climate Adaptation Fund (VCCAF). The fund would distribute money annually to community groups that apply to undertake localised adaptation initiatives.

In their submissions to the Inquiry into Climate Resilience, people from Gippsland have shared their concerns around the unprecedented heatwaves, bushfires, storms, winds, drought, and flooding Gippsland has experienced. In addition, the isolation of people in Gippsland when power supply and communication is disrupted, the reluctance to engage in discussions about preparation and adaptation, and sea-level rise are concerning locals.

“Governments are far from ready to deal with the compounding consequences of new disasters occurring faster than we can recover from previous ones,” one Gippsland resident noted in their submission.

“While climate change poses grave dangers to us all, it is the youth of today who are at greatest long-term risk.

“In Gippsland, their young lives have already been impacted by heatwaves, bushfires and floods.

Some have seen their homes destroyed. Many have witnessed local bushland and wildlife devastated by fire, and all live with fear and uncertainty as they face the future on a warming planet.”

In their submissions, the actions and solutions Gippsland locals are calling for include:  Strengthened development planning and building regulations that take account of a changing climate;  Assistance to enable people, especially those most at risk, to retrofit their homes to cope with climate extremes;  Much greater financial support to firefighting capabilities;  Inform, update, and better engage with people about the climate challenges ahead and ensure more conversations around climate change readiness, involving local communities in disaster preparedness plans;  Investment in training of many more young people for work that will be required to transition and adapt to communities, and;  Funding for local adaptation initiatives, such as warning systems, housing insulation, emergency accommodation and support via mutual aid systems, localised power grids for isolated towns, disaster-proof safe refuges, and on-ground action to manage coastline erosion.

“Communities know what climate adaptation plans and projects are most needed and relevant for them, but they are not getting the support they urgently need to implement them,” Ms Ellmore said.

“They are looking to the state government for leadership and assistance to adapt to climate impacts.

“While the government has undertaken adaptation planning work, this has not been sufficiently acted on and has not been backed up with ongoing funding to prepare communities for the climate impacts forecast to affect Victoria. Every step we take to help communities adapt to now unavoidable climate impacts secures a safer future and builds resilience, protecting people and Country.”

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HOUSING Minister and local Upper House MP, Harriet Shing, has been challenged to come clean on public housing numbers in the eastern Gippsland region.

Gippsland East Nationals’ MP, Tim Bull, said Ms Shing recently boasted about the number of ‘new’ homes the Labor government has delivered in the area.

However, Mr Bull believed the numbers did not tell the full story.

“This is slightly mischievous as the government makes out these are additional homes, and they are not,” he said.

“In fact, we have less public housing residences in eastern Victoria now than when the Labor government came to office, as they are selling off and demolishing old stock quicker than they are building.

“The government’s own figures state that in East Gippsland and Wellington Shires in 2015 we had 1612 residences and in 2023 (the most recent figures available) we have 1610 - two less homes despite the population growth and greater need.

“If you want to look further afield to Latrobe, it has 19 less homes than it had in 2015, so as a wider region we are 21 down - it is not the rose petal story Ms Shing would have us believe it is."

Mr Bull called on Ms Shing to address the issue in her electorate.

“This is her own electorate and what she has in fact done is oversee a reduction of public housing in her own patch in a period of a housing crisis," he said.

“What she needs to do is start talking what the net gains and losses are - and explain why we have had a net loss.

“The so called ‘Big Build’ is not delivering here and, in fact, we are going backwards, as we regularly see old public housing stock being sold through local agents."

In response, Ms Shing said $107 million had been invested in social and affordable homes in Latrobe, Wellington and East Gippsland LGAs. "Which has already delivered 183 new social and affordable homes, with a further 118 underway," she said.

"Our record on housing is clear. We've delivered thousands of new social and affordable homes across Victoria with thousands more in the pipeline.

"The Liberal-Nationals cut millions of dollars in social housing funding last time they were in government and continue to try to block new homes.

"The Nationals are not only wrong about the progress we’re making as part of our record investment in social housing, they have consistently opposed the delivery of new housing from the opposition benches, and worse still, when they were last in government they slashed funding for people most in need of the security of a home."

The state government has made a $6.3 billion investment in the Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund, which includes $2.25 billion in funding for rural and regional Victoria.

The government says the Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund will deliver a 10 per cent uplift in the total number of social housing stock, providing a stable foundation for thousands of Victorians to build their lives, and cut the housing waitlist by 16 per cent.

Latrobe has seen a $92 million investment, delivering 219 new homes. An additional investment of $8.5 million has enabled upgrades and maintenance to a further 597 homes, which the state government says has created 775 local jobs.

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COMPANION Pet Care, a service provided by The Ted Basarke Mercy Foundation, will hold a fundraising walk this Sunday (September 15).

This walk is named in honour of Jane Morrey, who passed away in 2022.

Jane was known to many pet owners through her career at Moe Veterinary Centre and Latrobe Veterinary Group. She was a passionate dog trainer and many a dog owner would have met Jane through her role as an educator at puppy school. She was also a very active member of the Gippsland Dog Obedience Club. Jane was a committee member and past president of Companion Pet Care and is fondly remembered for her interest and passion in dogs.

Companion Pet Care holds a fundraiser pet walk on the third Sunday of each month along the Moe/ Yallourn Rail Trail.

The walk starts at 9.30am from the rotunda in the Moe Botanical Gardens (near the tennis club).

Everyone is welcome to attend with or without pets and is asked to provide a gold coin donation.

The walk offers a great opportunity for social interaction of owners and dogs alike. Morning tea is provided at the conclusion of the walk.

The Ted Basarke Mercy Foundation Inc. is a charitable organisation operating in the Latrobe Valley.

The foundation recognises the very important role of companion pets in promoting human health and wellbeing, and social inclusion.

The registered charity assists owners who are financially vulnerable by subsidising veterinary care.

Any donations to support the foundation are greatly appreciated, and can be made by direct deposit into the Bendigo Bank account The Ted Basarke Mercy Foundation - BSB: 633 000. Acct No: 132483561.

Companion Pet Care is also holding its major fundraiser, the Animal Welfare Market and Pets Day Out on Tuesday, November 5, which is Melbourne Cup Day. This event attracts many market stallholders and hundreds of marketgoers with all sorts of pets from dogs, cats, ferrets, lizards, chickens and ducks to compete for prizes in competitions and

best dressed on the day, as well as doing some valuable shopping for Christmas.

Held in Newborough on the Boolarra Avenue Park, Companion Pet Care is calling anyone who would like to have a market stall at the event to email Amy via sales@fatcatcoffeeroasters.com

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Rightside Legal is working for a number of men who were abused while students at Gippsland Grammar in Sale in the 1980s and 1990s.

One of the abusers was Phillip Hazeldine, a Teacher at the school. Hazeldine has been convicted of abusing multiple students, but Gippsland Grammar say they are not responsible.

If you have information or memories of Hazeldine –that may help the survivors.

Please contact Chris Prast on 0432 250 492 or info@rightsidelegal.com.au.

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JAILED paedophile, Marist Brother and former Sale teacher and counsellor Gerard McNamara is set to be released after being sentenced in the County Court on seven charges of indecent act on a child under 16.

The crimes took place in 1995 against a vulnerable student at the then Sion Campus of Catholic College Sale.

McNamara had abused the boy while giving him a massage. McNamara was a staff member at the college between 1993 and 1999, but returned in 2003 after being moved to a different school.

McNamara was found guilty of the charges by a jury in April, and in the County Court Judge Kate Hawkins sentenced him to 36 months in jail, with 31 months suspended. With more than 130 days served, he is eligible to be released.

Between 1960 and the early 2000s, McNamara taught at schools around Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, including in Sale, Traralgon, Mt Gambier, Bendigo, Forbes, Preston and Wangaratta.

Eighty-six-year-old McNamara was known as ‘The Rat’ by students at Gippsland Catholic schools.

He had previously been sentenced on suspended terms in 2005 and 2016 related to sexual assaults against children at St Paul’s Catholic College in Traralgon (now part of Lavalla Catholic College).

In 2018, he received a jail sentence for abusing five boys at the same school, and in 2020 was imprisoned for seven months for abusing five students between 1970 and 1975.

McNamara was respected and supported by the Marist Brothers, whose website describes the organisation as “an international religious community of more than 2400 Catholic Brothers dedicated to making Jesus known and loved through the education of young people, especially those most neglected”.

The judge had described McNamara’s offending as serious, but said his risk to the community was low and that he participated in a so-called Marist Brothers safety plan.

“The Marist Brothers acknowledge the sentence of the court in this matter,” the Marist Brothers said in a written statement.

“We extend our sincere and unreserved apology for the harm, pain and suffering caused as a result of this crime.”

The Marist Brothers had previously denounced McNamara in 2018 after he was sentenced.

Rightside Legal lawyer Laird Macdonald told the ABC the offending had a damaging flow-on effect on the boys.

“The ripple effect that runs through towns in Gippsland, it’s difficult to measure and it’s sad to think about but it’s really there, persistent damage,” he said.

“You’ve got this collection of damaged blokes all moving through high school together, into the workforce and into their town.

“They don’t trust people, they don’t engage in their community, they don’t get an education they otherwise would get, they’ve got anger problems.

“It’s just this really compounding problem that all comes off the back of him wanting to get sexual gratification from kids.”

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Watch for swooping birds

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LATROBE Valley residents should brace for swooping season, as spring is upon us.

Reports of aggressive magpies are already surfacing in the region.

These seasonal behaviours began weeks ahead of schedule, making walking or cycling through certain areas a dangerous task. Residents should also be warned these seasonal behaviours are not limited to just magpies, with the common plover defending their nest in a similarly aggressive manner.

This usually occurs over a six-to-eight week duration, as native birds are on high-alert, driven by protective instincts towards their newborn hatchlings, and usually only swoop as an assertive warning to ward off threats to their nest.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has reminded Latrobe Valley residents that while these incidents can be disruptive, and sometimes harmful, magpies and plovers are protected species and harming them is illegal, and antagonizing often makes swooping worse for the individual thanks to magpies ability to remember a person and their reaction for up to five years.

“Not all birds swoop during the breeding season,

so the presence of magpies or other common swooping birds doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be swooped,” DEECA Senior Wildlife Project Officer, Simon Ruff said.

“Remember, the swooping behaviour will only last a short time, normally stopping soon after the young leave the nest.”

Swooping has been reported as early as the first week of August in Traralgon, and these events can lead to injury if proper precautions are not taken.

In swooping-prone areas, cyclists should dismount and consider adding deterrents to their helmet such as zip ties and stick-on eyes (birds are less likely to attack if they think you are making eye contact). Walking or cycling in groups reduces your chances of being swooped, as does slowing down in known swooping zones, and carrying an umbrella or similar coverage like a wide-brimmed hat.

Latrobe City Council is urging walkers, runners, cyclists, and pedestrians to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid known swooping hot spots.

If you’re unsure whether an area is safe or not, look for local signage or head to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) website to view or add to the swooping bird location map at: wildlife.vic.gov.au/ managing-wildlife/swooping-birds

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Seriousness of stalking highlighted in new Crime Stoppers campaign A NEW campaign from Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police, ‘Stalking is a Crime’, has been launched to highlight to the community the seriousness of stalking.

Stalking is incredibly harmful behaviour. It is not a single incident, but a pattern of repeated behaviour by another person over time, which causes a victim to feel distressed, fearful or worried about their safety, or the safety of others.

Harmful behaviours can include loitering near a victim’s house, publishing material on social media, interfering with the victim’s property or keeping a victim under surveillance.

Someone who stalks can be an ex-partner, a family member, or a friend. It could also be someone less well known, such as a colleague or someone who lives in the neighbourhood, or even a complete stranger.

Figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show there were 2642 stalking offences reported in the year to March 2024. More than half of these reports were related to family violence.

The campaign launched with a panel discussion at Swinburne University featuring experts from Victoria Police, Safe Steps and No to Violence. The panel provided an in-depth discussion about the dangers of stalking, how to recognise the signs of stalking and offered attendees insights into stalking prevention.

Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive, Stella Smith shared that as family violence offences continue to rise, understanding stalking and the harm it causes had never been so important.

“We want people to feel empowered to address any stalking behaviour and to know where to turn to for support," she said.

“Stalking is a serious crime and we want to ensure that Victorians understand the severity of stalking, that they are not alone, and that they are confident in seeking help.”

The panel at Swinburne is only the first step in a month-long campaign aimed at educating Victorians on how to recognise the signs of stalking, how to report the crime, and how to access the support services that are available.

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are committed to responding to stalking and urge those that are experiencing stalking, or know of someone who is, to make a report. Any information provided will help to stop those committing the crime of stalking and prevent them from causing further harm.

There are three ways to report stalking to police:  Call 000 (Triple Zero) if there is a current and imminent threat to your safety;  Go directly to a police officer via a local police station at any time if you have information about someone being stalked, and;  Contact Crime Stoppers Victoria online or call 1800 333 000.

In an emergency, or if there is an immediate threat to life, always call 000.

There are also many support services available that can be found on the Crime Stoppers Victoria website.

THE state government is cracking down on organised crime and bikie gangs, with some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour.

Under the Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024 introduced into Parliament, new and improved laws will strengthen Victoria’s unlawful association scheme, introduce a new serious crime prevention order and prohibit the public display of gang colours.

As part of the changes, members of specified organised crime groups will be banned from entering Victorian government worksites - ensuring these sites are free from the influence of outlaw gangs and criminal groups. This will complement work being done by the federal government to stamp out rotten culture that has been exposed in the construction industry.

The strengthened unlawful association scheme will give Victoria Police more power to stop criminals associating with each other and to discourage other people from joining them in a criminal network.

The threshold for issuing unlawful association notices will be lowered to allow police to issue them more easily and in a wider range of circumstances, with up to three years of prison for an order breach.

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) will have new responsibilities to monitor, oversee and report on the operation of the scheme.

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A new Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO) scheme will also come into effect. This will allow the Chief Commissioner of Police to apply to a court to impose a broad range of conditions on someone who has participated in serious criminal activity or is likely to help another person who is engaging in serious criminal behaviour.

The SCPO scheme has been designed to restrict the activities of organised crime group leaders. A SCPO might include prohibiting that person from leaving Victoria or possessing firearms or certain amounts of cash.

Outlaw motorcycle gang members wear and display their colours, such as patches, logos or other insignia to represent their gang membership, intimidate others and to attract and recruit new members. The Bill will ban the public display of the insignia of certain criminal groups, including wearing it on clothing or jewellery and displaying it on signs, flags or vehicles.

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Why should I actively review my home loan?

Regularly reviewing your home loan can help you make more informed decisions, potentially save money, and achieve financial stability.

You should actively review your home loan for these reasons: • Potential interest rate savings: Ensure you’re getting the best interest rate available, as even a small reduction can save you thousands over the loan term.

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• Fee Minimization: Check for unnecessary fees and charges, consider switching to a loan with lower or no fees.

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• Different loan features: Take advantage of additional features or products that may be available to suit your present circumstances, such as offset accounts or redraw facilities.

• Refinancing opportunities: Consider whether you could refinance to a new loan with better terms, which could help you achieve your financial goals faster.

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While physical features like the number of bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms, and sheds are key factors, the intangible aspects—such as street appeal, environmental impact, and even what you love about living there—also play a significant role in determining value.

Once we determine an estimated amount, we’ll go through our marketing recommendations and clearly explain the selling costs, ensuring there are no hidden surprises.”

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At Latrobe Valley Real Estate, we understand that the complexities of property management require more than just basic skills. They demand a depth of experience that can only be gained through years of hands-on work and a proven track record of success.

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Latrobe City is constantly growing and evolving with the region offering opportunities for everyone.

It offers you, your family and your business a diverse range of regional living opportunities.

We have it all from unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings, to well-supported commercial and business communities; education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.

MEDIAN house prices in Traralgon increased quarterly (from December 2023 to March 2024) by 2.7 per cent, while Traralgon East prices went up 2.3 per cent. According to data released in April by The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) House prices in

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Gippsland have led the state’s price growth during the first quarter and over the past 12 months.

Some of Victoria’s fastest growing towns were in Gippsland, including Lakes Entrance, whose house prices climbed 14.3 per cent during the first quarter to $677,500; Foster rose by 11.5 per cent to $680,000, and Rosedale by 9.5 per cent to $520,000.

Traralgon’s median house price quarterly increase of 2.7 per cent went to $513,000, and Traralgon East’s 2.3 per cent rise went to $875,000.

Quarterly, Hazelwood North went up 3.3 per cent to $855,000; and Yinnar just one per cent to $581,000.

Staying at the same median price over the quarter included Moe ($365,000), Morwell ($340,000) and Yallourn North ($360,000).

Churchill went down by 1.4 per cent to $350,000; Newborough dropped 3.5 per cent to $410,00 and Mirboo North fell by 4.6 per cent to $520,000.

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Participants need to contribute a minimum of 5% of the purchase price and cover any acquisition costs, such as stamp duty and conveyancing.

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Conveyancing refers to the legal process of transferring property ownership from the seller to the buyer.

Conveyancing involves various tasks including verifying the property title, conducting searches, preparing legal documents and managing the final settlement process.

Working with an experienced and qualified conveyancer is necessary to ensure a successful and stress free transaction.

Your conveyancer will play a crucial role in ensuring the transaction meets all legal requirements as well as making sure all Contract obligations are complied with.

The specific tasks of a conveyancer will vary depending on the nature and complexity of a transaction. There are certain tasks that will be required for a purchase transaction that differ to the tasks required for a sale transaction.

Here at Good Move Conveyancing we have a team of skilled and experienced Conveyancers to ensure a smooth and successful property transaction.

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There is a positive surge in property values & opportunities. The 2024 market is stronger than ever, offering incredible potential for buyers and sellers alike. Whether you’re searching for your forever home or looking to maximize your investment, the current market conditions create the ideal environment for achieving your real estate goals.

With our in-depth knowledge and proven track record, we’ll help you take full advantage of this thriving market. From finding hidden gems to securing top dollar for your property, we’re here every step of the way.

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Friendly and approachable, our team is ready to help you quickly lease your property while expertly guiding you through the complexities of government regulations and requirements.

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Awareness crucial in battle against sepsis

IF we think for a moment about what getting sick looks like, we would probably think of an external factor, like a virus, invading the body and causing damage.

In most cases, the body’s immune system responds and fights off that infection.

With sepsis, your body responds to an infection by damaging vital organs leading to shock and sometimes death.

Like stroke or heart attack, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) Infectious Diseases Physician, Dr Zaal Meher-Homji said more than 80 per cent of sepsis cases start in the community, not in hospitals.

“Sepsis can be triggered by a bacterial or viral infection such as a urinary tract infection (UTI), lung infection or from a wound. If the infection breaks out of the initial area of infection it can get into the blood stream and infect other organs,” Dr Meher-Homji said.

“While anyone can develop sepsis, we know that some groups are more susceptible such as older community members, newborn children, people who live in regional areas, Indigenous Australians and people with complex health conditions. These are the more high-risk groups that we are particularly concerned about.”

As part of its ongoing staff education, LRH has introduced an ‘adult sepsis pathway’ process to improve early identification of at-risk patients and ensure treatment is provided where needed.

“We’re encouraging all of our nursing and medical staff to ask the question: ‘Could it be sepsis?’ And if it is, to begin treatment quickly,” LRH Quality and Safety Officer, Bec Wittmer said.

“One of the issues is that sepsis is difficult to diagnose. A patient can present with symptoms which can be quite mild and not immediately suggest a serious condition. Also, the symptoms can be similar to those seen in other conditions.

Knowhow: Latrobe Regional Health Quality and Safety Officer, Bec Wittmer and LRH Infectious Photograph supplied Diseases Physician, Dr Zaal Meher-Homji.

However, when placed together, those previously mild symptoms can be a sign of sepsis which can have a very serious impact including death.”

Some symptoms of sepsis include fast breathing or breathlessness, fever and chills, low body temperature, fast heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, confusion or sleepiness. The patient may also be in pain or express they are ‘feeling worse than ever’.

“While we’re working with staff to keep on top of sepsis diagnosis and treatment, we’d also encourage the community to be on the lookout for

it and seek medical treatment if concerned,” Ms Wittmer said.

“In the meantime, doing things to lower the risk such as practicing good hand hygiene, monitoring wounds for signs of infection like redness or swelling, keeping up to date with vaccinations and if you are concerned, getting medical treatment and asking the doctor whether it could be sepsis, are all good steps to take.”

More information about sepsis can be found at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care website at: bit.ly/4dCd8oN

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Saving lives with visible numbers

A VISIBLE property number can save a person’s life.

Paramedics are asking Victorians to make sure their property numbers are visible from the street to help crews find their property quickly in an emergency.

Visible property numbers are crucial when emergency services need to find a location quickly, and by taking simple steps to ensure it can be seen from the street, it could save a life or a loved one’s life. Ideally, property numbers should be reflective to ensure they can be seen during both day and night.

Ambulance Victoria’s Acting Executive Director Regional Operations, Michael Georgiou, said Victorian paramedics sometimes respond to properties with inaccurate, unclear, or missing property numbers.

“Our crews also often see trees and shrubs blocking the view of property numbers which can significantly delay their response and ability to get to the patient who may need life-saving treatment,” he said.

“Time is of the essence in an emergency, and we’re asking the community to do their part in ensuring they can be easily located if they find themselves needing our help.”

Properties including houses, apartment buildings, farms and commercial buildings should be clearly numbered so that they can be easily located by Ambulance Victoria crews or other emergency services.

“Take a walk or drive past your property to test the visibility of your property number - if you can’t see it, we can’t either,” Mr Georgioiu said.

“Those on farm land should make sure that not only your home has the number visible, but also ensure the direction from the main road is well marked and signposted.

“We want to get to you as quickly as possible and having your home clearly marked with a number makes a massive difference in our response and the patient’s outcome.”

Whenever possible, send someone outside to wave the ambulance down and take first responders directly to the patient.

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Eisteddfod cost sparks motion

BY KATRINA BRANDON

Check: Victorians are being reminded to register their burn-offs, as fire season approaches.

Photograph supplied

You must register your burn-offs AS hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through the Fire Permits Victoria website.

Landowners will be looking to take advantage of the spring conditions, and authorities expect a surge in burn-off registrations over the coming weeks.

The quickest and easiest way to register your burn-off is by using the Fire Permits Victoria website at: firepermits.vic.gov.au/notify.

Triple Zero Victoria Chief Operating Officer, Nicole Ashworth said registering a burn-off online was quick and easy.

“Using the Fire Permits Victoria website to register your burn-off helps keep our non-emergency phone lines free for higher priority calls,” she said.

“Every year at this time we see a spike in demand on the phone lines as landholders look to take advantage of suitable weather in the lead up to the fire danger period.

"This can sometimes lead to long wait times to register your burn-off.”

CFA Chief Officer, Jason Heffernan said the Fire Permits Victoria website is the preferred platform for people to register their burns.

“By registering your burn-off, it allows emergency

services to verify the fire is not an emergency and avoid unnecessary call outs for local brigades,” he said.

“It also allows us to display burn-offs on the CFA website, preventing needless calls to Triple Zero (000).”

The website allows you to notify emergency services of your burn-off, and also check and apply for a permit, if necessary.

However, if your burn is taking place within the next two hours, you must register your burn via the phone line on 1800 668 511.

For more information about burning off safely, visit: cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff Before you notify CFA, make sure you: -Follow regulations or laws by CFA and local council; -Notify your neighbours if the burn will generate fire and smoke; -Check the weather conditions are safe to burn; -Postpone your activity if high fire risk conditions develop, and; -Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break of no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material.

Never leave a burn-off unattended, and make sure there are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively.

THE Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod, a not-for-profit, recently commenced its 68th Eisteddfod, only to find that the community grant it had previously received had decreased significantly, meaning the group had to pay out of pocket expenses for venue hire and a decrease in amenities.

When quotes for hire came in, the local Eisteddfod couldn’t believe it.

“This year, we applied for and successfully secured a Latrobe City Community Event grant.

However, this year's grant falls well short of the previous year's amount. We had to forego accepting it to receive community hire rates. Even at the community rate, we have been quoted fees of around $50,000 for this year’s event," the Eisteddfod team told the Express.

“We understand that a venue such as GPAC is essential to attract high-calibre events, and with that, there are higher running costs and venue fees, but it's most disappointing that the promises made during the fundraising period for this development have been broken.

“The Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod has successfully provided the arts community an extensive program of music and dance events to showcase and support local talent for over 68 years, and attracts over 3000 entrants and audiences from all over Victoria."

Following the rise in the cost of the venue, the Eisteddfod posted a survey on social media asking what the community thought was an appropriate cost for event hire.

The group also contacted Latrobe City Council multiple times for an appeal on costs, but could not reach what was seen as a reasonable outcome in their view.

At last Monday's September Latrobe City Council meeting, an agenda item related to the fees and charges for Creative Venues was considered.

A motion was endorsed to provide a $20,000 contribution to offset fees for the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod's use of creative venues for the 2024/25 financial year.

A council spokesperson told the Express that council will amend operational fees and charges for community groups using Creative Venues, and has eliminated the ‘Dark Day’ charge for the Gippsland Performing Arts Theatre, Little Theatre, and Traralgon Town Hall for the current financial year.

“A future council meeting will review a report on Creative Venues Fees and Charges, covering fee benchmarking, potential rates for education providers, venue usage analysis, and recommendations for setting fees and charges for Creative Venues for the 2025/26 financial year," council said in a statement.

Support for small communities

BIG things are coming to Victoria’s tiniest towns, with new support from the state government making the smallest communities even better places to live, work and visit.

Premier Jacinta Allan announced a new round of the Labor government’s $20 million Tiny Towns Fund, which opened for applications on Monday, August 26, with grants between $5000 and $50,000 to boost tourism, liveability and community pride in towns with up to 5000 people.

From new barbecues, bike tracks and walking trails to club and community hall upgrades, the grants will support towns to bring to life projects that celebrate community spirit and make a positive difference to locals.

The first round of the government’s Tiny Towns Fund is already supporting more than 200 projects in 181 towns across regional Victoria and interface councils, backing stronger communities by enhancing local towns.

Townships that have not yet received a Tiny Towns grant, or that have worthy project ideas to boost community resilience, recovery and economic growth, are encouraged to apply in this second round, with updates made to the application process to make it even easier for smaller, volunteer-run community groups to apply.

For more information, visit: rdv.vic.gov.au/ tinytownsfund or: suburbandevelopment.vic. gov.au/grants/tiny-towns-fund

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September 9 - September 15, 2024 Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Peacemaker Venus encourages you to repair a rickety relationship in a generous and philosophical way. Family celebrations and work functions are favoured, as Mars (in your domestic zone) connects with Mercury (in your job zone). So it’s a terrific time to connect with creative, proactive people and share your dreams for the future with family members and work colleagues. Others are looking for you to come up with the goods, so don’t disappoint!

Venus (your ruling planet) is visiting your sign until September 23, so your charismatic and diplomatic sides will be shining brightly for all to see. There is also a terrific Venus/Jupiter trine, which blesses personal projects and encourages international travel and interstate adventures. Don’t be a Libran wallflower. Get out there and enjoy yourself to the max! Your motto is from birthday great, writer D. H. Lawrence: “Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved.”

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Diplomatic Venus (your power planet) and Jupiter increase optimism and help you reform a close relationship that’s been experiencing problems. Setting positive new patterns of behaviour sees the union move to a more enjoyable and satisfying level. This week, nurture loved ones in practical ways. Perhaps you can help with shopping, errands, cooking, housework or homework?

Sunday is wonderful for financial matters and socialising with friends.

Powerful Pluto – your boss planet – has moved back into your education, communication and community zones (until November 19). So it’s a good time to revisit any unfinished business involving study, social media, siblings, neighbours and projects in your local neighbourhood. Courtesy of the terrific Venus/Jupiter trine, it’s also a suitable week to draw up exciting plans, set ambitious goals, and dream big dreams. If you can dream it, you can do it!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

It’s one of your luckiest weeks of the year, so prepare to pounce. Jupiter (in your sign) and Venus boost confidence and self-esteem as you power through projects with renewed confidence and plenty of chutzpah. You’re also keen to make connections with others, as the planets highlight your family and friendship zones. So it’s a terrific time to initiate ideas and make waves within your circle of influence. Positive collaborations are the secret to future success.

Sunday’s lucky Venus-Jupiter link encourages you to broaden your horizons - physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s time to expand your circle of influence and make positive connections within your peer group and further afield. Be more generous with loved ones, more adventurous in your choices, and more ambitious with your dreams. Draw inspiration from birthday great D. H. Lawrence: “I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.”

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Calling all Crabs - mighty Mars is visiting your sign until November 4. So strive to be bold and brave as you initiate ideas, launch passion projects and zoom ahead in progressive directions. Prosperous Venus and Jupiter help you turn dreams into gold. If you devise a creative plan, then financial luck is waiting in the wings via a new colleague, client or customer, who may be linked to a family member. Volunteer work also looks rewarding.

The Sun and Mercury are moving through fellow earth sign Virgo, so you’ll be extra bold and brainy this week as you dazzle others with your methodical mind, broad general knowledge and close attention to details. So it’s the perfect time to analyse, research and problem-solve in proactive ways. With the power of positive thinking on your side, you can climb any mountain and sail any stormy sea. But proceed cautiously with a pompous collleague or cllientt.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

This week the Sun (your ruling planet) is visiting earthy Virgo. So clear, careful, logical communication will help improve relations with other people, as you get your message out loud and clear. Venus and Jupiter also encourage you to reach out and help others, both within your immediate circle of family and friends and within your local neighbourhood. The close community connections you foster now will prove beneficial in the future.

You love being independent. But this week’s stars favour nurturing partnerships, establishing joint ventures and stabilising your support network, as the planets stimulate your relationship zones. If you’re single, sparks could fly with someone from another country or culture. But avoid making an impulsive financial move that could lead to over-spending. Getting into more debt is a recipe for trouble - by all means have fun, but don’t break the bank.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

On Thursday there’s a lovely Mercury/Mars link, which boosts individuality, confidence levels and communication skills. With the Sun and Mercury (your patron planet) both moving through your sign, it’s your time to shine! Be inspired by Virgo superstar Freddie Mercury: “Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter; someone will always be younger. But they will never be you.” Lady Luck is on your side on Sunday.

With the Sun and Mercury in your relationship zone, being creative about solving problems is the key to positive partnerships. Stop procrastinating and, instead, start communicating about what you really require. Don’t expect other people to magically read your mind. Be articulate and ask plenty of questions.

Mars is moving through your self-expression zone.

So it’s time for artistic pursuits like photography, art, dance, drama, singing, writing and music.

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Done and dusted: Maria Brien-Williams and Bill Williams have closed the long-standing Newborough spot Rookies.

Photograph: Blake Metcalf-Holt

Farewell for now to a Newborough institution

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

NEWBOROUGH will be noticeably less exciting for the considerable future, with Rookies Bar & Restaurant shutting its doors.

Owners Bill Williams and Maria Brien-Williams made the decision after a fantastic eight-year run culminating in an equally epic send-off - their ‘End of an Era’ final night.

Featuring local artists Billy Rilen, The Spitting Swallows, Jarbeque and Mick & Nath, all acts were very familiar to the venue.

“They all wanted to be involved in it, so it worked out pretty well,” Maria said.

The owners said they were not expecting the response they got when they announced their last night event.

“We sold out probably in a day and a half, 300 tickets, so it went pretty quick. Sold the first 100 on the first night then another 100 and then all the rest went the next day,” Maria said.

Bill and Maria said they made the decision to not renew their lease back in December, which ruffled a few feathers, but they knew what they wanted to do after a long few years.

“It’s been busy the last few weeks… it’s just been quiet post-COVID, COVID was really good, busy but with interests rates and everything else, no one could afford to go out anymore,” Maria explained.

Knowing what was to come, changes to the menu were made, but they didn’t want a dip in quality with their famous wood fired pizzas and other foods just because the finish line was approaching.

Bill and Maria gave staff freedom to go out and seek work elsewhere, with the inevitable closure leaving those remaining soldiering on in the last few weeks. “(There was) probably only about six of us, we’d dwindled down, just minimum staff we were running because we knew there was no sense trying to train someone in a short amount of time,” Maria said.

“We had a chef that filled in for the last six weeks for us, he’s heading off overseas, so we were just sort of lucky that he come long.”

Reflecting on their eight-year run, with all its ups and downs, that had many more highs, Bill and Maria are happy they saw it through, and now they’re on to the next big thing.

Bill and Maria are focussed on running their cool room repair business on a full-time basis.

“We’ve had that for a long time and that started getting busier last year, so that’s why we decided to call it a day,” Maria said.

The Newborough area is now vacant of any establishment of its kind, with the Newborough Pub closing its doors earlier this year.

Project to boost water quality

GIPPSLAND Water has moved to safeguard a key piece of Moe’s water network by planting more than 8000 native trees and shrubs along Tanjil River near Tanjil South.

The project will reduce long-term pump operating costs by improving water quality.

Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming, said it would reduce the risk of damage to Tanjil River pump station, which supplies Moe water treatment plant.

“Improving the resilience of our assets and protecting them from harm helps ensure we can continue to provide safe and reliable services for our customers well into the future,” Ms Cumming said.

“The benefits of this project are twofold. By increasing the number of trees and shrubs along the riverbank, we’re not only reducing our longterm operating costs but improving the health of the waterway and surrounding land as well.

“Root systems play an important role in holding soil together on riverbanks and reducing the risk of erosion.

“Without this support, sediment and large debris can fall away and travel down the river into our pump systems, causing blockages.

“This is not uncommon at Tanjil River pump station and it can make it more costly to run.”

Ms Cumming acknowledged the surrounding landholders for their support.

“Locals generously allowed us to access the site, install livestock exclusion fencing and undertake regular meetings with them throughout the planning process,” she said.

“This assistance was really important in helping us to get the job done and we’re grateful for their cooperation.”

Seven different native trees and shrubs were planted, including the critically endangered Strzelecki gum, the Australian blackwood and silver wattles.

Planting natives, such as the threatened Strzelecki gum, supports the growth of other plants and can attract native birds and animals which further enhances biodiversity.

The Tanjil River pump station is a key part of Moe’s water network and can transfer up to 24 megalitres of raw water to the Moe water treatment plant each day.

Gippsland Water will continue to monitor the site’s progress in the coming years and undertake regular pest and weed management.

To find out more about Gippsland Water’s role in biodiversity, visit: gippswater.com.au/biodiversity

The Guide SECRETS OF A ROYAL ESTATE: ST JAMES’S PALACE SBS, Saturday, 8.25pm

PICK OF F THE WEEK

As long as British documentarians continue loyally pumping out specials about their revered (and occasionally reviled) Royal family, there’ll at least be a special every week to indulge in. We don’t have the majesty and grand history of an Australian royal family to continually contemplate – and the same arguably goes for breathtakingly historic buildings. In this latest special pivoting on the British monarchy, it’s a building – rather than a king or queen – that the lens is pulled on. Of course, there are also juicy secrets in this exploration of St James’s Palace. Built in the 1530s for Henry VIII, the doors are opened on the palace’s rich stories.

MY KITCHEN N RULES Seven, Monday, 7.30pm

BETTER ABC TV, Sunday, 9.15pm

Grim and morally complex, this British crime drama kicks off with a stellar opening episode as we’re introduced to Detective Inspector Lou Slack (Leila Farzad, pictured, I Hate Suzie), who leads a dangerous double life in the pocket of the powerful and ruthless drug lord Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan, Broadchurch).

However, after her son (Zak Ford-Williams) has a brush with death, Slack decides to sever ties with her criminal cohort and sets in motion a plan to extricate herself from their union. Slack makes for a compelling but not terribly likeable protagonist, at least in this first episode, but no doubt her character will be redeemed somewhat as she atones for her sins of the past.

THE ASSEMBLY ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.30pm

This heart-warming and unique interview series continues with AFL legend and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes (pictured) visiting the autistic journalism student collective to answer their probing questions. The topics range from the serious: Goodes’ experiences with racism and his mum’s passing; to the fun and unexpected – gardening and his favourite dance moves. This episode also spotlights students Anastasia, Andrew and Stephanie as we see them preparing for the interview with group mentor Leigh Sales. Goodes proves to be an ideal guest for this series – warm-hearted, thoughtful and open – and forms an instant rapport with the group in a moving and emotional chat..

The 14th season n of this reality cooking staple plays p y up the patriotic ties of its current crop off contestants, with Vespaorn friends riding, Italian-bo Simone and Vivviana prominently feaatured.

They’ve proven n to be fan favouritees, but face some stiff competition in the form of chic Western Australian best mates Mike and Pete, who plate up with th he flavours of theirr own Italian heritage.

Tonight’s instan nt restaurant is a lo ocal affair as Townsvville’s mullet-rocking Danny and sisteer Sonia (both picttured) hope to impress with their distin nctive North Queenslaand flair.

Judges Colin Faassnidge and Manu Feildel have certainly eaten their share of seafood, but have they ever tried mudcrab sliced with an angle grinder? Unlikely..

Wednesday, September 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 National Press Club Address.

1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.20 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Colombia v Argentina. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 11.00 US Presidential Debate. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline.

(R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 10.55 US Presidential Debate. 12.35 9News.

1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 6.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours.

(PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGad, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Everyday Gourmet. 11.00 Harris V Trump Presidential Debate. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. (PG) 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

9.30 Planet America.

10.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business.

(R) 11.00 Interview With The Vampire.

(MA15+v, R) 11.50 Fifteen-Love. (Final, Malv, R) 12.50 Grand Designs. (R) 1.35 Parliament Question Time. 2.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.05 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake: Stars And Black Holes. Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Dinosaur Valley. (R) Part 2 of 3.

9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal) Part 2 of 4.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (Premiere, MA15+av) 1.05 Good People. (Mal, R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mali makes an important decision.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted

by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.10 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations: Lost Star Footballer. (PGa) 12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (Premiere, MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) It is all aboard the party bus for a challenge.

8.40 Human Error. (Premiere, Mlv) A detective and her team investigate a murder.

9.40 Footy Classified. (Mal) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless.

(PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

(PGls) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal) The jokers become pedicurists, clear out a dentist waiting room and leap from new heights.

9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

10.10 10’s Late News.

10.35 The Project. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Horrible Histories.

11.55 Operation Ouch! 12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.45 Rage. 1.45 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.40 The Next Step.

3.05 Miraculous. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.50 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Pip And Posy. 4.35 School Of Roars. 4.40 Ana Pumpkin. 4.45 Hoopla. 5.00 Sesame Street. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v France. Continued.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Rugby League. National Schoolboy Cup. Grand final. Palm Beach Currumbin v Patrician Brothers Blacktown.

2.00 Rugby League. National Schoolgirl Cup. Grand final. Ipswich SHS v Hills Sport High SGC. 3.30 MOVIE: I’ve Gotta Horse. (1965) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.30 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Friends. Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The King Of Queens.

5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Impractical Jokers. Midnight Late Programs.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The 400 Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.30 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 8.20 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 10.00 Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 11.50 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, M) 1.45pm The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 3.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 5.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 7.30 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) 9.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 11.55 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 2.15am Marlina The Murderer In Four Acts. (2017, MA15+, Indonesian) 3.55 Joyride. (2022, M) 5.45 The Movie Show.

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 7.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 9.00 A Football Life. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Police Custody USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 11.00 The Point: Road Trip. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.45 On Country Kitchen. 1.45 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa.

3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Deep Blue Sea. (1999, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9.20 BBC News At Six. 9.50 France 24 English News. 10.20 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Paraguay v Brazil. 12.40pm Cult Of Elon. 2.00 One Armed Chef. 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Iceman.

(2012, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Moneyball. (2011, M) 12.50am Tales From The Territories. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender.

2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 11.15 Law & Order: UK. 12.15am Bargain Hunt.

1.30 Judge John Deed. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 Our Town. 5.30 James Robison.

6am Children’s Programs.

11.30 Bakugan. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny.

3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: I Am Legend. (2007, M) 10.30 Seinfeld.

11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.00 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 4.50 Power Players. 5.10 Teen Titans Go! 5.30 Pokémon.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Rescue.

4.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Jake And The Fatman. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Thursday, September 12 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (Ma, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night.

(R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Human Error. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGals, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. (PG) 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

International affairs program.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) An Australian expat police detective returns to her hometown where she helps solve murders.

9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. George Clarke visits a Danish tree house.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 The Art Of... (R) 11.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.10 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks: Uluru-Kata Tjuta. (PG) Julia Zemiro heads to Uluru-Kata Tjuta.

8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Home Sick. (M) Dr Eoin is searching for answers when a 57-year-old woman presents with excruciating chest pain.

9.20 Rebus. (MA15+lv) Rebus and his boss Gill head to Michael’s house as the investigation into Andy’s murder begins.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av) 12.20 Devils. (MA15+a, R) 2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mals, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Perri is close to crumbling.

8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (M) Charts the rise and fall of Ruby Franke, a popular “momfluencer” who amassed millions of followers for her parenting tips. However, behind the perfect facade was a nightmare, revealed when her son fled home.

10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.

11.05 Air Crash Investigations: Peril Over Portugal. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Martinair Flight 495.

12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGd, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns, R) Part 1 of 2. Features exclusive interviews, iconic moments, untold stories and never-before-seen footage from the show.

10.10 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R) Doctors treat a two-year-old girl.

11.05 9News Late.

11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.20 Resident Alien. (Mav) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGas) Graeme Hall helps a British bulldog.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 New Leash On Life. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Fresh Off The Boat.

11.40 Speechless. Midnight Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35 Rage. 1.35 The Legend Of Korra. 2.20 Summer Memories. 2.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch.

12.35 Planet A. 1.30 The Story Of. 1.55 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 United Gangs Of America.

(Premiere) 10.20 Stormy. 12.25am Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out. 1.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I

Escaped To The Country. 7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace.

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.45 See No Evil. 10.45 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

1.15pm Surveillance Oz. 1.30 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (Return) 9.30 The Mightiest. (Premiere) 10.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels. (1998, MA15+) 10.40 Seinfeld.

11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Love Island UK. 1.05 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs.

2.05pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between. (Premiere) 9.25 MOVIE: Coach Carter. (2005) 11.55 Late Programs.

The Movie Show. 6.20 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.20 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 10.00 Kodachrome. (2017, M) 11.55 An Unfinished Life.

(2005, M) 2pm On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 3.50 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 5.30 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 7.30 In The Heat Of The Night.

(1967, M) 9.35 Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

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Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 MTV Video Music Awards. Midnight Late Programs.

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Friday, September 13 ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00WorldWatch. 9.05Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 11.00Auction.

12.00WorldWatch. 2.00Woven Threads Stories From Within. (Ma, R) 2.10History Of Britain.

(PGan, R) 3.00NITV News: Nula. 3.30Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa, R) 11.30 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal.

(R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. (PG) 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Family Feud. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee helps save rainforest seeds.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Madv) Part 3 of 3. Van der Valk investigates a series of murders that draws the team into a cryptic puzzle.

10.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 Grand Designs: Padstow. (Ml, R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 My Grandparents’ War: Kit Harington. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4.

8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos: The Discovery. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

A team of archaeologists investigates one of the greatest treasures ever found.

9.20 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Nero’s Lost Palace.

(PGav, R) Takes a look at the Golden House, a vast palace built in ancient Rome during the first century AD. 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Soldiers. (MA15+av) 12.30 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R) 3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. First semi-final.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) The panel presents a unique and interactive analysis of the week in AFL. 12.00 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan and the team uncover a government plot while searching for a suspected terrorist.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry Cooper and Dr Katrina Warren present information about animals and pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First qualifying final.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

A post-match NRL wrap-up of the first qualifying final, with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 MOVIE: Sleepless.

(2017, MA15+dlv, R) A cop searches for his kidnapped son. Jamie Foxx.

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives.

8.45 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three women, dumped by their husbands for younger women, decide to get revenge. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton.

10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point.

8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Fresh Off The Boat.

12.05am Speechless. 12.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.05 Rage. 2.05 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch.

12.40 Woman. 1.10 Devoured. 2.05 One Star Reviews. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Threesome. 10.20 Spent.

(Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.30 King Of Queens. 11.00 Friends. Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends.

8.00 Thank God You’re Here. 9.05 MOVIE: Smile.

(2022, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay.

6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Belle. (2013, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Three Wise Cousins. (2016, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64)

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 FBI: Most Wanted. 12.15am FBI. 1.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

The Movie Show. 6.20 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 8.00 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 10.00 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Last Castle. (2001, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 5.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.30 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 9.55 Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Alleged Abduction. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 2.00 Extreme Unboxing. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops.

8.30 MOVIE: Unstoppable. (2010, M) 10.35 MOVIE: The Commuter. (2018, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

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10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Meet The Royals. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship.

Lone Star Le Mans. H’lights. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.

4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong.

(2021, M) Midnight Late Programs.

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Super Saturday only days away FOOTBALL/NETBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

IF only you could be in two places at once.

Or three.

Local sports consumers will be spoilt for choice this weekend, as all three football/netball leagues in the Latrobe Valley catchment get set to stage epic finals.

Just where do you begin?

There are two Grand Finals and a major league Preliminary Final.

Stories will unfold at every venue, as another lot of heroes are crowned and villains remembered.

Mid Gippsland and North Gippsland have their Grand Finals, the former at a ‘new’ venue, and the latter at one that hasn’t hosted a decider for more than 40 years.

You have to go back almost two decades as well to find the last time those preparing to compete in the Gippsland League senior Preliminary Final faced off.

A game of football is all that separates Valley rivals Moe and Traralgon from the Grand Final, and emotions are sure to run high for whoever wins through.

On one hand, you have a town of battlers, and on the other, a town that has battled hard.

Traralgon Football-Netball Club has made do with ramshackle facilities since floods swept away much of the community infrastructure just over three years ago, and victory this Saturday may indeed provide motivation for the generations to come.

Moe won’t have to look far for motivation. Grand Finals aren’t something that come around all that often for the Lions - only once this century and twice in their history with success.

That record reiterates a harsh reality of football.

You have to take your opportunities.

Speak to Moe people in the know, and they will tell you their 2001 team that finished fourth was actually better than any of the sides that played in grand finals the two years previous.

The Lions already have one team through to the Grand Final - its B Grade netball side, who could yet play Traralgon should the Maroons win on their home court.

MID GIPPSLAND PRELIMINARY FINALS SENIORS YINNAR 1.0 3.2 7.4 11.9 (75) FOSTER 4.2 4.4 6.5 6.6 (42) GOALS: Yinnar: B Cheffers 2 S Patten 2 J Bugeja W Robertson D Linton L Cheffers A Bailey K Grinstead-Jones F Schill. Foster: J Best 3 M Cooke M Green D Hawking. BEST: Yinnar: D Linton B Van Der Meer C Mills L Cheffers M Stolk J Bugeja. Foster: T Littore M Allott B Cripps J Best D Hawking T Bastion

RESERVES YINNAR 2.0 5.3 6.3 10.5 (65) MDU 3.1 3.1 7.1 7.2 (44) GOALS: Yinnar: C Hutchison 3 P McGrath 2 J Garlick 2 M Nelson W Rowley D Yates. Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: R Weaver B Cantwell A Kemper T Goss L Harris B Moscript R Checkley. BEST: Yinnar: C Hutchison M Nelson M Nardino R Mayo J Chessum G Olver.

Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: R Giliam B Moscript M Smith T Ruedin M Harris J Ballagh

UNDER 18 YINNAR 4.1 8.3 9.4 11.5 (71) NEWBOROUGH 1.3 1.4 3.5 4.5 (29) GOALS: Yinnar: B Durea 2 H McKay 2 R Zielecki 2 D Hobbs 2 N McCafferty J Rogalsky O McColl. Newborough: O Hanson 2 E Mounsey B Young. BEST: Yinnar: J Rogalsky H McKay O McColl L Douch D Hobbs H Bugeja. Newborough: Z Daley M Brosnan A Daley W Cuthbertson T Webber L Mulley

Helpful: Know your way around Gaskin Park, Churchill for the North Gippsland Grand Final this Saturday.

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Moe will hope its A Grade team can follow suit, after dropping their first game for the season in the semi-final.

Finals are always good for a shocking surprise.

Morwell also has the chance to make a netball decider, with its C Grade contingent taking to the Preliminary Final court.

A little further down the road, Churchill will host the North Gippsland Football-Netball League Grand Final.

It will be a Grand Final rematch in the seniors, while a bevy of Bulldogs will take over the netball court.

Social democracy meets local netball, with Sale City represented in every division from A Grade right down to 15 and Under.

Watch for the Express’ own Blake Metcalf-Holt, who is playing in the reserves football decider.

If you are feeling adventurous, perhaps a drive to Meeniyan for the Mid Gippsland FNL Grand Final is on the cards.

The South Gippsland town is hosting its first-ever Mid Gippy decider, in what will be an event tinged with irony given the very name of the league itself.

That being said, times have clearly changed, and a great spectacle between the top-two teams in the senior football competition is on the cards.

Perhaps fittingly, one of the state’s most successful clubs by way of senior premierships in Fish Creek, is taking on one of the most successful clubs of the ‘old’ Mid Gippsland in Yinnar.

The Kangaroos won the flag last year, and the Magpies the year before that.

Yinnar has another busy Grand Final day ahead, with its seniors, reserves and thirds all on the big stage.

The co-operative model of Yinnar is to be applauded, as it seems the entire town comes out to support the Magpies every Grand Final day.

Mirboo North enjoys similar support, although this year will be the first in a long, long time the Tigers won’t have a single team represented.

You would probably have to go back to the days when Mirboo North wore purple jumpers for this to be the case.

The absence of Mirboo North might not be the

only noticeable thing come Saturday.

There will be a Burgess playing for Newborough.

This a Burgess whose father and grandfather spent most of their playing days for Trafalgar in sheer opposition to the Bulldogs.

Yes, times have certainly changed. Maybe for the better.

Newborough is taking what looks to be a strong team into the reserves Grand Final, and a few people with familiar surnames to the club have the chance to enjoy some reward for loyalty.

Such sentiments are perhaps most pertinent for Josh Whittaker, the unfortunate senior captain of yesteryear when Newborough lost three consecutive grand finals all by under a goal, and who was injured when the Bulldogs finally broke through in 2016.

That Newborough’s one premiership in their five Grand Final appearances between 2012 and 2023 came with arguably their weakest side speaks to the fleeting nature of sport.

You can have your best team but not always at the best time.

You can have the right team at the right time.

All it takes is a wet day or for a few players to have a blinder.

Some of those blokes who played for Morwell in 2013 have never played better than they did in that Grand Final.

With that, best wishes to all lucky enough to be taking part in grand finals.

Events of this weekend may live or leave you depending on what takes place within a two hour window.

Setting up for my 30th birthday recently, a fairly demoralising moment occurred when it came to displaying some photos.

You never realise how many photos you don’t have from your footy career when you haven’t played in a premiership.

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Traralgon cuts short Power season FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

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IF you keep playing Russian Roulette, you are going to shoot yourself eventually.

Wonthaggi’s winning streak and season came to an abrupt and relatively tame end on Sunday, after losing the Gippsland League First Semi Final.

A defensive masterclass from Traralgon restricted the Power to just one goal after halftime, in a final scoreboard reading 6.6 (42) to 3.5 (23).

The Maroons controlled the game after quarter time, on what was the second week of high winds making conditions tricky for finals footy.

Traralgon came into the match under some pressure, after narrowly losing the Qualifying Final to Moe, and facing a Wonthaggi outfit that had won nine of its previous 10 games.

The Power’s form appeared undeniable, and there was some suggestion the young Maroons were set to depart the finals scene in straight sets.

Pressure creates diamonds though, and Traralgon had a few jewels on full display.

Not much got past Tristen Waack, Tye Hourigan and Mitch Membrey down back, while some lesser types also had pivotal moments.

Tom McMahon didn’t get in the best, nor has he at any stage in the seniors this season, but he played just about the game of his life.

The young midfielder laid some strong tackles preventing certain Wonthaggi scores, and performed a few acts that might have gone unnoticed on the stat sheet, but were vitally important nonetheless, such as getting a hand in when the ball was bobbing around at ground level.

Conversely, naming the top six players for the Power proved a difficult task.

While Jarryd Blair, Ryan Sparkes, Fergus O’Connor, Josh Bates and Tom Murray were officially selected, there was really only one worth noting.

Isaac Chugg was the only player who kept Wonthaggi in the game.

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With stakes and emotions high, players naturally questioned a few decisions, although the umpires should be commended for seeing that nothing ever boiled over. The performance of the young female umpire was especially noteworthy, particularly for how strong she was in her decision-making.

Whenever a query came her way, she needed just one word to defuse the situation - “enough”.

Traralgon re-entered the arena down one rotation, after dashing defender Joel Scholtes dislocated his shoulder.

The left-footer had come back into the team following a two week layoff, and judging by the knee brace strapped to his right leg, was clearly still under an injury cloud.

The Maroons played Hourigan as a spare in defence kicking into the breeze, and Wonthaggi must have thought he was playing for them judging by the amount of times they kicked it to him.

At the other end, Dylan Loprese pulled out the trick bag, taking two separate one-handed contested marks in succession on either side of his body.

Loprese kicked Traralgon’s only goal for the quarter, but importantly, they had kicked a major into the breeze, and extended the margin to 15 points.

The first real signs of things starting to unravel for Wonthaggi came at the 25-minute mark, when Jordan Cunico accepted a pass right in front of goal with no Power player within 10 metres of him.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE SEMI FINALS (SUDDEN DEATH SEMI LISTED FIRST) SENIORS

TRARALGON 0.1 3.3 4.5 6.6 (42) WONTHAGGI 1.2 2.2 3.4 3.5 (23) GOALS: Traralgon: D Loprese 2 J McMahon L D’Angelo H Neocleous J Cunico. Wonthaggi: J Bates A Lindsay J Thomas. BEST: Traralgon: T Waack T Hourigan D Loprese L D’Angelo M Jacobsen M Membrey. Wonthaggi: I Chugg J Blair R Sparkes F O’Connor J Bates T Murray LEONGATHA 3.4 6.7 10.13 13.17 (95) MOE 0.2 0.4 2.5 5.7 (37) GOALS: Leongatha: J Garnham 3 C Olden 3 T Marriott 2 T Brill 2 J Burns J Hume J van der Pligt. Moe: H Pepper 3 T Eden N Prowse. BEST: Leongatha: K Drew T Marriott L Bowman T Sauvarin T Nash J Hume. Moe: B Smith R Baldi B Maslen T Baldi B Daniher J Balfour

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Saturday, September 14 at Traralgon Showgrounds

MAFFRA 2.1 3.5 5.7 8.11 (59) SALE 0.0 0.2 2.4 2.4 (16) GOALS: Maffra: J Oldham 3 J Stubbe 2 J Lambourn W Ross B Wright. Sale: J Dessent 2. BEST: Maffra: Details N/A. Sale: Details N/A. LEONGATHA 3.1 5.2 5.5 7.6 (48) BAIRNSDALE 2.5 3.6 4.6 5.6 (36) GOALS: Leongatha: F Materia 2 D Hume 2 N Fixter B Grabham Andrews M Borschman. Bairnsdale: M Hamilton 2 M Neate T Matthews L Dunkley. BEST: Leongatha: T Hall M Borschman D Hume J Schelling N Nagel L Hickey. Bairnsdale: M Neate L Dunkley M Hamilton D Eastman D O’Connor T Selleck

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Chugg’s poise from defensive 50 repealed many forward entries, while his sure disposal by foot saved the day on numerous occasions.

The former Collingwood player may have been sweating underneath his long sleeve jumper after the amount of times he was called upon to do the heavy lifting.

None more so than in a frantic final term when he sprinted from the wing to the goal square to lay a tackle and win the ball back.

Such an act would have looked out of place in the first quarter, as the Power started the better of the two sides.

Kicking with the breeze to the Can Bar end at Ted Summerton Reserve, Wonthaggi enjoyed a fast start by way of inside 50s in the first 10 minutes.

Signs appeared ominous for Traralgon, although for all of the Power’s dominance, they only managed 1.2 (8) to 0.1 (1) by quarter time.

A scrappy opening was a precursor to how the second term unfolded, with the ball spending most of the first 10 minutes parked on the wing opposite the clubrooms.

Traralgon got up and running on the approach to halftime, kicking three goals to take a handy seven point lead into the sheds.

Goals to Luis D’Angelo and Jackson McMahon from in front of the bar provided a spark, while around the ground, ruckman Max Jacobsen was

SENIORS: Moe vs Traralgon (2.20pm) RESERVES: Bairnsdale vs Maffra (12.30pm) THIRDS: Leongatha vs Maffra (10.45am) FOURTHS: Moe vs Maffra (9am)

MAFFRA 2.3 7.5 10.9 13.11 (89) TRARALGON 1.1 1.1 2.1 2.1 (13) GOALS: Maffra: A Watt 3 B Tohara 2 J Andrews 2 N Christy J McQuillen W Ruthberg J Kellow T Phillips F McBean. Traralgon: A Harle R Rutter.

BEST: Maffra: B Tohara N Christy H Burgiel S Anderson J Kellow A Watt. Traralgon: W Ambler R Rutter C Booth J Zappulla E Pass B Burrows WARRAGUL 1.2 4.3 6.6 7.8 (50) LEONGATHA 1.0 2.3 2.6 4.7 (31) GOALS: Warragul: C Mcintosh 2 S Grummisch L Carter K Boi F Sheehan H Jinks. Leongatha: K Berryman 2 B Fort Z Lamers. BEST: Warragul: H Brown L Carter X Olsson L French C MacLean T O’Leary. Leongatha: J Callahan N Skewes H Gill F Donohue K McGrath B Fort

NETBALL A GRADE: Moe vs Drouin (2.35pm) B GRADE: Drouin vs Traralgon (1.20pm) C GRADE: Morwell vs Maffra (12.15pm)

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Vernon keeps on inspiring FORMER Leongatha and Phillip Island coach Beau Vernon will return from the Paris Paralympics with a bronze medal.

Vernon - who became a quadriplegic after being hit in the head playing for Leongatha before going on to coach Gippsland and West Gippsland league premiership-winning teams

- was part of the Australian wheelchair rugby team which defeated Great Britain 50-48 in the bronze medal play-off.

The Steelers narrowly missed out on a spot in the Gold medal match, losing their semi-final to eventual champion Japan in extra time.

A subsequent miss was their only saving grace, and while the three quarter time margin was just seven points, the toll of playing virtual elimination finals for more than two months was starting to show.

Wonthaggi looked tired, their skill level dropped, and players went missing.

Aiden Lindsay is a seven-time best-and-fairest winner for the Power - he would have been lucky to touch the ball that many times this game.

Hourigan was moved into the centre for the last quarter, as coach Troy Hamilton delivered the final instructions.

“They are a proud club, they will come,” he said.

“Talk to defend, you can feel our run is coming - keep it coming,” Traralgon kicked the first of the last following a 10-minute arm wrestling period, which in the context of the game, gave them some reassuring breathing space.

Wonthaggi did not die wondering, and threw themselves in manically trying to find an avenue forward, but it was all to no avail.

Some hectic moments played out, none more so than when O’Connor was awarded a free kick, and called to play on without realising, and was then pinned for holding the ball himself.

The result from that play led the ball to find its way to Loprese, who nursed home a set shot from close range to put the result beyond doubt.

Loprese was among the best players in the win, along with Waack, Hourigan, D’Angelo, Jacobsen and Membrey.

How dour the match was may have been best summed up by the fact Wonthaggi’s final score was the lowest in league history for a first semi-final, while Traralgon’s was only three points off entering the top three.

Not that the Maroons will care in the slightest, they are now only one win away from a Grand Final.

Gowers tops VFL goal kicking charts FOOTBALL

THERE must be no bullies in the VFL. Former Moe player Billy Gowers took out the leading goal kicker award in the VFL following a strong season with Port Melbourne.

Gowers topped the goal kicking charts, reaching the half-century with exactly 50 majors to win the Jim 'Frosty' Miller Medal.

Despite his efforts, the Borough finished well outside finals, finishing 16th of 21 teams.

Gowers played 14 games for Moe last season, joining the Lions midseason.

He kicked 41 goals in the Gippsland League, with a personal best of seven.

His debut for Moe coincided with the Lions ending Leongatha's 34-game winning streak.

His last few games however were personally frustrating, as he was constantly converged on by packs of three and four.

Gowers is the son of current Hawthorn president and 1991 premiership player, Andy.

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The Valley will have a team in Grand Final FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

THERE can only be one.

Latrobe Valley rivals Moe and Traralgon will clash in the Gippsland League Preliminary Final this Saturday.

The winner will advance to the Grand Final, to meet and try and dethrone the might of Leongatha.

While there are differing subplots attached to the narratives of both sides, there is at least one similarity: both clubs will feel as though it has been far too long between Grand Final appearances.

For a club so accustomed to winning premierships, holding the league record with 20, it has been the best part of a decade since the Maroons reached the big dance (2015).

Moe’s stretch goes back even further, more than two decades in fact (2000).

If numerology provides any surety, 2005 was the last time Traralgon and Moe played in a Preliminary Final.

The Maroons went on to win the premiership that season, rolling a Maffra side with a winning streak that would make Leongatha of today appear second-rate.

The Eagles had won 45 games in a row up until Grand Final day 2005, but were beaten in what could well live on as the greatest of all premiership heists.

That day will reach its 20-year anniversary next year, yet part of it is still celebrated daily. Of those 20 premierships, 2005 is the only one to have its own sign outside the Traralgon Showgrounds.

How much and yet how little has changed since then.

The Maroons’ coach that year was Tony Lane; Moe’s was Lachlan Sim. Lane has a grandstand named after him at Traralgon. Anyone who has anything to do with Moe knows Sim. History might well just be a romantic notion by the time this Saturday rolls around.

This is a new era, with relatively new teams on both sides.

Moe lost more than 500 senior games of experience in the offseason through the departures of Tom Long, Ben Morrow and James Blaser.

Not many were expecting Traralgon to cause much damage after saying goodbye to coach Jake Best, key forward Brett Eddy and midfield guns Tom Schneider and Mark Collison.

Time stops for no one however, and the next wave of players have now taken up the mantle.

Moe twins Riley and Trent Baldi have become two of the best midfielders in the competition, while Scott van Dyk, Ben Maslen and Brock Smith form part of a defence that is letting through just twoand-a-half goals on average per quarter.

Traralgon’s defence has also blossomed, in part due to the sudden emergence of Mitch Membrey.

While Membrey has been around the scene for many years, he is now one of the more senior members of the Maroons, and in turn, is enjoying his best season to date, named in the best eight times from 18 games.

Membrey might be without fellow defender Joel Scholtes this weekend, after he injured his shoulder in the first semi-final. The situation looks like it will mean at least one change is needed for the Maroons, and same looks set for Moe. The Lions have Gippsland Power livewire Tom

Matthews available, owning to Power losing their final at the weekend.

Unfortunately, his Gippsland Power teammate Liam Masters looks likely to miss, after sustaining an injury for Moe during the second semi-final.

Moe players watched the first semi-final between Traralgon and Wonthaggi with intent last Sunday, from the upstairs comfort of their clubrooms at Ted Summerton Reserve.

Some big hits were laid in the final term, as the Power tried their best to overcome the deficit.

Whether or not there is any collateral damage remains to be seen, but the Lions will be looking to take any advantage that comes with an extra day’s rest.

The catch-22 will be the fact the Preliminary Final is in Traralgon, meaning the home ground advantage will have to count for something as far as the Maroons are concerned.

While it looks as though the red carpet has been rolled out for Traralgon, they can ill-afford to put too much emphasis on where the final is played.

It didn’t work for Brisbane in 2020.

The Preliminary Final sets up a rematch of the Qualifying Final, which Moe won by four points.

The Lions showed plenty of grit a fortnight ago, getting up in shockingly windy conditions and with playing-coach Declan Keilty on crutches for the entire second half.

While the on-field rivalry between the two sides is sure to go on for all eternity, relationships remain relatively congenial.

The Express understands Traralgon forward Dylan Loprese sent a text to Keilty after the Qualifying Final, wishing him all the best in his recovery.

Mind at work: First-year Traralgon coach, Troy Hamilton has exceeded many preseason Photograph: Liam Durkin predictions.

The Maroons held sway in the two regular season matches against Moe, the second of which resulted in a commanding 10 goal win.

Traralgon will be out to replicate how they were able to connect up forward that day, although the Lions will take solace knowing that in general play, they were able to match it in most areas.

Someone is going to have to play the powerful Parrots FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

ALL you can do is admire Leongatha.

Eight Grand Finals in a row.

This is in a major league too don’t forget. It’s not like they are a big town playing in a farmer’s league.

If anything, they are the farmers showing everyone else up.

To paraphrase Ricky Bobby, they are the best there is, plain and simple.

This has to be the greatest dynasty the Gippsland League has ever seen.

No one has done what the Parrots have now done.

Traralgon held the previous record with seven Grand Final appearances in a row (1960-66).

Leongatha would probably be even further past that mark had it not been for events at the turn of the last decade.

We are witnessing greatness.

It’s Roger spending 237 consecutive weeks at Number 1.

It’s the Australian Test cricket team in the late 90s/early 2000s.

It’s The Beatles with 20 No. 1 hits.

Among the crowd at Leongatha Recreation Reserve last Saturday was Leigh Poholke.

Poholke had been announced as Moe’s new senior coach as the Lion’s entered their second semi-final clash with the Parrots.

The announcement coincided with an overall morale boost following Moe’s gritty win in the Qualifying Final against Traralgon.

Poholke, who has ties to Moe, had previously

coached Sorrento in the high standard, high money, Mornington-Peninsula league.

What he witnessed Leongatha do might not have looked out of place at that level.

The Parrots were at their merciless best, and brushed Moe aside in a sheer display of dominance, 13.17 (95) to 5.7 (37).

The final margin was 58 points, but only because Leongatha missed a number of more than gettable shots in the 17 behinds they registered, while three of the Lions’ five goals came in junk time.

At one stage, the Parrots had kicked more behinds than Moe had total score.

The Lions did not even score a goal until the six minute mark of the third quarter.

Moe was possibly saved an even greater quarter time deficit after the first two Leongatha’s forward 50 entries saw marks not paid to Jack Ginnane and Cameron Olden.

There was danger signs for Moe only 10 minutes into the game, as Leongatha made all the headway kicking toward the entrance of their home ground.

The Parrots kicked the first three goals of the game, while it took until the 17-minute mark for the Lions to even register an inside 50 at the other end.

While Moe was fighting hard in the contest, they simply couldn’t catch Leongatha once the ball got on the outside.

The Lions appeared relatively composed at quarter time despite the scoreboard, as injured playing-coach Declan Keilty told his troops to “not let them bully us”.

Unfortunately for the visitors, the second quarter went even worse than the first.

Leongatha made a mockery of the so-called

scoring end, again keeping Moe to just two behinds.

Their pressure was such that the Lions made a number of basic skill errors by foot, with some of their best distributor’s even falling victim.

Leongatha were incredible, but it was equally train wreck stuff the number of 20 metre targets Moe missed.

“It isn’t raining is it?” one frustrated Moe supporter quipped as another errant pass went astray.

Lion’s midfielder Trent Baldi laid a huge tackle on opposite number Kim Drew, showing some strong resolve, but unfortunately for some wearing the maroon and blue, you could have counted on one hand their number of possessions.

The Parrots by contrast had contributors on every line.

Drew, Tom Marriott, Luke Bowman, Tim Sauvarin, Travis Nash and Jack Hume were named in the best, but in actuality, you could have honestly named just about every player.

They all just did what they had to do when it was their turn to do it.

A spoil by Guy Dickson into the carpark was celebrated as every bit as good as a goal, while a pass from Tallin Brill to Olden inside 50 after the former had taken a mark and looked certain of having a set shot summed up the different wavelengths the two teams were operating on.

Brill’s dash between the arcs stood out, as did the Parrots’ willingness to keep the ball alive by any means possible, be it via knock-ons or quick hands in close.

The halftime break couldn’t come quick enough for the Lions, yet it took only 90 seconds upon the resumption for Leongatha to register another goal.

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Marriott found himself with acres of space breaking free from a stoppage, kicking his first for the afternoon, before kicking a long range set shot in the last quarter that brought nearly all teammates to him in celebration as the Parrots booked themselves another Grand Final ticket.

Never one to rest on their laurels, the professionalism of the two-time reigning premier was plain to see.

Yelling from halfback, veteran Cade Maskell urged those further up the field to “finish our work”, as the Parrots kicked 4.6 (30) in the third term.

By three quarter time, Moe was confined to the fact it would be playing in the Preliminary Final next week.

The Lions set out to win the quarter, and were able to break even in terms of goals.

The Moe defence was kept busy, and Brock Smith and Ben Maslen were recognised for their efforts under duress.

Riley and Trent Baldi were also honest, as was Ben Daniher and Jacob Balfour.

Bowman might have to face the music for a dangerous tackle on Smith in the first quarter, which saw the Moe player lifted very high.

Given recent history, Bowman will likely leave ‘Kangaroo Court’ with a suspended sentence at most that will allow him to play in the Grand Final.

It’s been a good year to be a dairy farmer: Leongatha, Fish Creek, Woodside and Buln Buln are all in their respective league Grand Finals, while Boisdale-Briagolong has already won the flag in theirs.

There could be record sales of Kahlua for the month of September.

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BY ROB POPPLESTONE

FISH CREEK'S reputation as a quality club has been further enhanced over the past 12 months.

Just weeks after their 2023 premiership success, the club was faced with perhaps their biggest challenge.

A devastating fire destroying their venue and much of its memories, a moment in time that may have almost destroyed the reigning premier as well, but no, they appear to have built back even stronger as they prepare for a fairy tale finish against a talented Yinnar side in the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League Grand Final, set to be played this Saturday.

Both teams go into the decider with one win apiece in head-to-head battles this season, which sets the scene for an epic Grand Final.

As interesting as past results may be, they won't have much affect on the Grand Final, outside of what coaches may have learnt about both their opposition and their own players' abilities to perform against those expected to be playmakers from either side.

Fish Creek coach Jarrad Walker said his team was raring to go, after beating Yinnar in the Qualifying Final to go straight into the decider with a week off.

“A good week off for us, had a solid session getting a fair few kilometres in the legs with a heap of excitement," he said.

"As a team we watched the prelim to see Yinnar run over the top of Foster with a lot of momentum.

"Momentum means a lot in finals so we will need to be ready to fire from the first bounce to match Yinnar’s belief.

"Top two teams in the Grand Final... will be a great game."

It’s a thought echoed by many of the coaches in the league.

Mirboo North coach Damien Turner believed the midfield battle would be key.

“What a great finals series! Both these teams are long-time proven finals teams, with plenty of Grand Final experience," he said.

"Poised to be a cracking contest. Really hard to

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tip but if Yinnar can win the midfield battle, they win by 12 points."

Thorpdale, and recently announced Catani coach Ray Pickering, was backing Fish Creek.

"Wouldn’t we all like some of that Fish Creek water," he said, in reference to the Kangaroos' record of more than 30 senior premierships (likely the most in the state).

"An interesting match-up for mine, a powerful, big, strong Fish Creek outfit versus a slick, fast running outside team in Yinnar.

"When it comes to finals, Fish Creek just seem to grow an extra leg, their experience comes to the fore and I think it will happen again this week.

"If Yinnar can get the ball into space and get their running game going, that is the only way I can see them worrying Fishy, but I just don’t think Fish Creek will allow it."

Toora coach Jack Weston was also tipping the Kangaroos.

“First versus second on the ladder in the Grand Final seems fitting," he said.

"Fish Creek to win for me.

"Their discipline to lower their eyes and move the ball skilfully by foot will take away Yinnar’s ability to turn the ball over through intercept marks.

"I also don’t see their youthfulness running over the top of a well-rested and healthy Fish Creek side with a stack of experience."

Hill End coach Ambu Uliando expected Fish Creek to win a close one.

“Fish Creek win by three goals. Fishy have the experience and size that I believe gives them the edge. Will be an exciting game.”

Stony Creek coach Chris Verboon looked at it differently.

"I think Yinnar will win by 13 points. The loss to Stony Creek in the last round has got them fired up to go all the way."

Yinnar would be buoyant about their chances after their Preliminary Final win, but also respectful of the quality of opposition and the enormity of the task.

Magpies coach Sam McCulloch said he was happy to go in as the underdog.

"Excited about the opportunity to play against Fish Creek again and will go in with confidence and with the attitude we have nothing to lose,” he said.

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A GRADE: Heyfield 47 def Churchill 38 B GRADE: Woodside 52 def YYN 50 C GRADE: Sale City 40 def TTU 25 D GRADE: TTU 36 def Woodside 29 UNDER 17s: Rosedale 41 def Glengarry 17 UNDER 15s: Sale City 41 def Heyfield 39

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TWO deserving sides rewarded with an opportunity on the back of outstanding seasons, clashed in the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League Preliminary Final at the weekend.

The winner was offered the chance to take the next step, and battle Fish Creek for the silverware.

The Magpies had already tasted success earlier in the day, not once, but twice, as the club’s under 18s and reserves won their way through to the big dance.

There was little doubt however, that a senior win was what Yinnar was after, and it was what they achieved in a final scoreboard reading 11.9 (75) to Foster 6.6 (42).

There was a sense of urgency about Foster early; their ball use and composure under pressure setting them up with an early lead in tricky, windy conditions at Ronald Reserve.

It was only after some undisciplined play by Foster gun forward Jake Best that allowed the Magpie’s Ben Cheffers a free kick on goal. The youngster slotted it through for his team’s first score of the game at the 16-minute mark.

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The Tigers responded well. Todd Bastian goaled after being awarded a free kick 30 metres out, which put his side back out to a lead of 14 points, before Michael Cooke sent his side into the first break with Foster’s fourth, a goal after the siren, a lead of 20 points and some real concerns for Yinnar.

It was only a miraculous goal from Josh Bugeja when things started to roll for Yinnar. A second major for the quarter soon followed, when Patten slotted through his first that sent his side into the main break, still trailing by eight points, but with a renewed belief that they were well and truly in the game.

Yinnar ended up being too quick, too classy, and the longer the game went, the greater the lead, eventually winning by 33 points.

Magpies coach Sam McCulloch said his side took a methodical approach.

“It was a tight tussle early and Foster gained the early ascendancy. We managed to work our way back into the game late in the second quarter,” he said.

“Great to bounce back after a disappointing loss last week and a lot of players who were down responded in the right manner.”

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Yinnar player profiles

#1 Blake Van Der Meer On field leader and versatile player who is hard at the footy. Plays back or though the midfield. #2 Thomas Robertson Assistant coach who has had a very consistent year. Good decision making with the ball in hand. #3 Oliver McColl Young selfless defender. Goes about his business with no fuss. #4 Ben Cheffers Crafty midfielder who goes forward and likes to kick a goal. #5 Jarrod Henderson Midfielder who is always at the bottom of the packs.

Massive work rate #8 Tige Renwick Consistent defender who rarely lowers his colours. #9 Luke Cheffers Forward and onballer who always likes a goal. #10 Nathan Rowley Tough in and under player who sets the tone for the rest of the team.

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#11 Brendan Chapman Club stalwart. Booming left foot and like a good red, getting better with age.

#13 Clancy Mills Another young gun. Plays back or though the midfield. Always in the action. #16 Dean Linton Product of Yinnar juniors and very crafty. Always gives 100 per cent. #17 Kane Grinstead-Jones Very clever forward. Hard to match up on and can be a game changer. #18 William Robertson Big strong centre half forward who makes his presence felt. #23 Josh Bugeja Very quick forward who can be very damaging. #28 Adam Bailey Veteran who is a leader to all on the field. Gippsland League best-and-fairest winner. #30 Stuart Patten Strong burley forward with a great set of hands. #32 Mark Stolk Captain of the club who leads from the front. #37 Flynn Schill Another young gun who plays inside mid and loves the contest. #34 Cal Hutchinson Quick lively wingman who delivers the ball lace out. #40 Mitch Renwick Hard working wingman always in the thick on it.

#44 Sebastian Famularo Gut running machine who loves to cover the ground. #50 Luke Linton Reliable tall defender who gets the job done week in, week out. #69 Chris Witchell Big tall solid ruckman. Always provides a contest.

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THE Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League sends its best wishes to all clubs with teams that have earned the right to represent them in either or both of football and netball Grand Finals.

For the tireless work of volunteers, the support of club and league sponsors, the families, partners and friends that give time to those competing, and to the league's life members… thank you!

And finally, to the coaches and players, represent your club, your teammates and yourself in a manner of which all around you can be proud.

The MGFNL also extends its best wishes to all leagues in Gippsland enjoying the culmination of a year's hard work.

Entry: via Hanily Street Travel time from Latrobe Valley: allow one hour Directions if coming from Morwell and surrounds: Take Mirboo North turnoff from

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FOOTBALL SENIORS: Fish Creek vs Yinnar (2.45pm) RESERVES: Newborough vs Yinnar (12.30pm) THIRDS: MDU vs Yinnar (10.30am)

NETBALL A GRADE: Fish Creek vs MDU (2.45pm) B GRADE: Foster vs Stony Creek (1.20pm) C GRADE: Yinnar vs MDU (12.15pm) D GRADE: Fish Creek vs Yinnar (11.10am) 17 AND UNDER: Boolarra vs Toora (10.05am) 15 AND UNDER: Boolarra vs Yinnar (9am) 13 AND UNDER: Yinnar vs Hill End (8am) Clubs represented: 9/13

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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

WOODSIDE continue their redemption act.

A thrilling North Gippsland Football-Netball League Preliminary Final concluded with the Wildcats advancing to the big dance after defeating Yallourn Yallourn North 9.10 (64) to 8.13 (61).

As the result stands, both sides couldn’t be separated by much, especially throughout this finals series, but only one goes through and Woodside now stride ahead to rectify their disappointing conclusion in last year’s Grand Final against their second-time-around opponents Traralgon Tyers United.

Bringing it back, the Wildcats and the Jets just two weeks ago played in one of the most electric finals games in the Qualifying Final, with YYN prevailing by five points.

The Jets were nowhere close to TTU in the second semi-final a week later, and Woodside bounced back, making light work of Heyfield to set up an anticipated rematch, which also meant the three remaining teams were the only ones to reach the Grand Final in the last three years.

The match got underway at Gordon Street Reserve, Heyfield, and a hot day vacant of the sensational wind from the week prior meant that a cracking game was destined to be on display.

It was set out perfectly for either, but it could immediately be sensed who was more desperate for the game from the get go.

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YYN 2.3 3.9 9.10 11.12 (78) TTU 3.1 6.1 8.2 9.3 (57) GOALS: YYN: M Gore 4 D Keyhoe 2 J Hall B Brown E De Carli L Jikow A Anderson. TTU: B Poel 6 R Richards D Morrison N Harrup. BEST: YYN: M Twaddle B Clymo E De Carli D Smith J Mathison J Hall. TTU: R Murdoch L Albanese N Harrup B Poel S Duguid T Mustoe

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WOODSIDE 0.1 3.3 7.5 9.10 (64) YYN 4.5 6.8 7.10 8.13 (61) GOALS: Woodside: M O’Sullivan 4 J Williams 3 D Farmer H McLeod. YYN: D Macdonald 3 D Bentley D Bath B Burnett J De Virgilio J Keyhoe.

BEST: Woodside: J Williams R Foat H McLeod M O’Sullivan M Collison B Johnson. YYN: L Fry T Hutton C MacInnes J Massese M Luck O Budge

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any attempt the Jets made to elevate the ball over the back of play by setting up one or even two players behind the ball, allowed the Wildcats to constantly penetrate the ball into their forward line and tire the YYN defenders.

O’Sullivan continued to be a pest for YYN. With the game sitting at an 11-point margin, he stretched out to grab a tough mark with Jets’ Campbell MacInnes right on his shoulder, giving O’Sullivan a set shot just inside the 50-metre arch in front of the YYN bench.

The pair within the match-up would be locked into a battle all day, with each getting the better of the other on a handful of occasions, however, in this moment, with the tides turning, O’Sullivan went back and nailed the shot to bring the game to its closest margin since the earliest point in the contest - under a goal in it.

Woodside outscored the Jets 26-8 to conclude the third quarter. Sitting at a five-point game, it was now all-or-nothing.

Either one would see their season ended a week early then what was expected in preseason, whilst the other gained an opportunity to showcase themselves on the grandest of stages with the chance to etch their name into the history books.

As much as YYN was holding on desperately, and continuing to fight it out in the contest, Woodside now appeared to be fully in the driver’s seat despite still looking at a deficit heading into the last quarter of play.

Taking aside the actual score, it was all even on the field with the next 20 minutes determining the second grand finalist for 2024.

The next three scoring opportunities at either end went awry, with Foat, MacDonald and YYN’s Dylan Bath all missing their chances to either extend their lead or hit the front.

Drama then ensued unexpectedly at the worst possible time for the Jets after backmen Darcy Shellcot nailed a hard bump to stop a sure goal for the Wildcats that then unleashed an affray in Woodside’s forward 50.

Shellcot was sent off for a direct hit - leaving the Jets down a man for the next 15 minutes.

Woodside immediately took their first lead all day and now with the Jets playing 18v17, it was going to require them to dig as deep as humanely possible.

Beforehand, YYN was already struggling to exit the ball from their backline and move downfield - things were only getting even more difficult at this point.

Repeat entry after repeat entry for the Wildcats, the undermanned Jets defence fought valiantly, but were finally worked down with Hamish McLeod given a free kick goal that sent Woodside ahead by nine points with well under 10 minutes remaining in the game.

YYN responded out of the centre bounce and worked it around laterally, before popping the ball over the top for MacDonald to create some magic.

Not able to collect the mark, he still found time to win the ball against three Woodside defenders,

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Woodside appeared to be working on the back foot for the entirety of the opening quarter, unable to put any forward pressure on YYN and disallowed consistent possession of the ball to get it to that point.

By the way the first term was playing out, it looked as though spectators would be seeing out the rest of their afternoon watching a domination at the hands of the Jets.

Despite not landing near as many of their punches as they could have, the Jets still ended the first quarter leading drastically 4.5 (29) to 0.1 (1).

Woodside knew they needed to lift, and playingcoach Michael Stockdale made sure to remind his men that there was no going back from this if they were to continue down this path - they had to get back out there and take back control.

It could be felt upon the opening bounce of the second quarter that things were about to even themselves out in terms of desperation.

The Jets still found time to recoup and possess the ball despite some increased pressure from the Wildcats, hitting the scoreboard early in the second for another minor score that reversely put the ball in the hands of Woodside.

The Wildcats could then begin to chip it around and pick off players where they chose, giving them time to steadily place the ball further afield.

Michael O’Sullivan found himself close in range to nail Woodside’s first major of the day that would dramatically lift their spirits and confidence.

Working on a high, momentum had momentarily shifted the way of the Wildcats, nailing the next two goals off the back of Jai Williams and O’Sullivan to bring the game within nine points.

But just as Woodside began to creep back, YYN began to roll once again, clogging the ball in their forward half and seeing constant pressure acts from their attacking players.

MacDonald collected his third goal early and Josh Keyhoe pummelled through numerous Woodside defenders to line up for his first of the match that sent the game right back over a 20-point margin in time for the main break.

The Jets had withstood a momentary bump from Woodside to still be ahead 6.8 (44) to 3.3 (21).

Although, as far as the Wildcats were concerned, they had found all the credence they needed to look forth towards success.

Out of the gate in time for the second half, Woodside began to play out their game with a force and purpose.

Ruckman Ryan Foat patrolled the ground and laid the ground works for his midfielders to slide through and get the ball forward, beginning to see success again and again, which was seen early with a quick goal from Williams for his second.

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THE North Gippsland Football-Netball League would like to congratulate all clubs with teams playing in the upcoming Grand Final.

Seven out of 11 clubs have representation in a game on Saturday.

We wish all the players and coaches the very best on their quest to premiership glory.

To the many volunteers who have contributed to getting these teams through the season and into the Grand Final, we also salute you, you are the backbone of your club.

Play hard, play fair, and respect those around you. #benorthgippy Martha Truin North Gippsland FNL President

CHURCHILL 3.2 8.5 12.11 17.16 (118) ROSEDALE 6.1 10.5 12.7 15.7 (97) GOALS: Churchill: T Crawford 8 D Tobin 2 L Hecker 2 J Hutchinson D Fehlberg J Thomas J Williams M Grimes. Rosedale: L Speairs 7 C Missen 3 B Syme 2 J Murray N Heathcote D Tulloch. BEST: Churchill: J Thomas W Towers J Williams T Crawford D Fehlberg L Hecker. Rosedale: L Speairs N Heathcote J Murray L Ezard H Pettie J Bruce

First in 42 years for Gaskin Park

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BY TOM HAYES

CHURCHILL Football-Netball Club will be proud hosts of the 2024 North Gippsland Football-Netball League Grand Final.

With the additions of a second netball court during the year, the Cougars were granted their wish of hosting the Grand Final at last.

Churchill last hosted a Grand Final back in 1982, when the club was in the Mid Gippsland Football League.

"We are definitely looking forward to hosting the NGFNL Grand Final," Churchill FNC President, Mark Answerth said.

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"A lot of work is going into the venue to ensure we present players and spectators with the best experience possible."

In the weeks leading up to the Grand Final day, the secondary netball court has been completed, carpark line marking has been done, as has a warm up area for the footballers, and additional grandstand seating for the netball court.

"Latrobe City is doing a lot of work on the football playing surface and we expect it to be in great order come Grand Final day," Answerth added.

"Our ground is one of the only grounds in the region where you can get cars three deep with a view, so no matter the weather, spectators will be able to view the game in comfort."

picking the ball up on the boundary before turning inboard to hit Bath 40 metres out almost dead in front of goal.

When lining up, there was a hit off the ball that sent Bath into the goal square, guaranteeing the Jets a goal and bringing it back to four points still in favour of the Wildcats.

Working frantically now and still working against a free man, the Jets piled on enormous amounts of pressure as they locked the ball in their forward half relentlessly.

Forcing a ball out on the full, YYN playing-coach Tom Hutton quickly recovered the ball and immediately sent the ball in off his powerful left boot.

The ball fell perfectly and forward Lachlan Reese exceptionally held the mark over two defenders.

Rees went back, on a tight angle around 25 metres out, with the chance to break the hearts of Woodside for the second time in three weeks.

The shot sprayed right for a point, cutting the margin to three points, but with little time remaining.

The siren went a minute later, with polar opposite reactions playing out at Heyfield.

Woodside players embraced each other and exited the ground with immense jubilation.

Williams (three goals) was best afield for the winners, followed by Foat, McLeod, O’Sullivan (four goals), Mark Collison and Ben Johnson.

Lucas Fry, Hutton, MacInnes, Jai Massese, Mitch Luck and Owen Budge performed admirably in defeat.

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Gates open at 7am Entry: via Manning Drive (exit via Switchback Road) Parking: Around Gaskin 1 (three cars deep), extra parking at Gaskin 2 and surrounds

Strictly no alcohol to be brought into the ground

FOOTBALL SENIORS: TTU vs Woodside (2.15pm) RESERVES: Woodside vs YYN (11.45am) THIRDS: TTU vs Churchill (9.15am)

NETBALL A GRADE: Sale City vs Heyfield (2.45pm) B GRADE: Sale City vs Woodside (1.30pm) C GRADE: Woodside vs Sale City (12.15pm) D GRADE: Sale City vs TTU (11.00am) 17 AND UNDER: Sale City vs Rosedale (9.45am) 15 AND UNDER: TTU vs Sale City (8.30am) Clubs represented: 7/11

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WE'RE proud to support community sport in our region through our partnership with the AGL Loy Yang North Gippsland FootballNetball League.

Congratulations to all players, officials, volunteers and supporters who took part in season 2024.

AGL Loy Yang wishes the best of luck to the footballers and netballers who have reached the pinnacle of the season and who will compete in the Grand Final at Churchill Football-Netball Club this weekend.

We extend our thanks to all the volunteers, officials and umpires on the day, who work to deliver a fantastic event for the community.

Tyers united in second quest

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TRARALGON Tyers United coach Jack Brown knows all about Grand Finals.

He won two at Morwell as a player, and one as co-coach of TTU. Working alongside Jamie Aitken, the pair guided the Bombers to a breakthrough premiership in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League last year.

Brown is now just days away from attempting to tick off his next challenge - coaching a senior premiership in his own right.

While the win-loss record has maintained its near 100 per cent strike rate since Aitken left, Brown said the new season had still brought with it new complexities “It doesn’t feel like we’ve had as smooth a sailing year as last year. To get seven new blokes into the team, fair few from the reserves, was a pretty good effort to roll into the Grand Final,” he said.

“We had to replace Liam Willaton, Ricky Cochrane off the halfback, Brad Kelleher, who won the last three goal kicking… we had to change the way we played to adapt to that.

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Elliott De Carli

Marc Gore

Dylan Keyhoe

Gavin Pearson

Ash Anderson

Rohan Reid

Justin Mathison

Blake Metcalf-Holt

Jayden Mathison

Jesse Pheeney

Derk Pol

Kynan Savage

Hunter Paulet

Owen Budge

Daniel Potts

Jake Redman

Louie Jikow

Matt Twaddle

Luke Summersgill

Deegen Benson

Dylan Smith

Mustafa Glibanovic

Dale Walshe

Coach: Ash Anderson

Tom Lawrey

Congratulations to all the football & netball teams playing in the 2024 Grand Finals

“The style has changed a fair bit. We relied a lot on pace through the middle (last year), but we’ve changed that up by how we move the ball out of the backline.”

With TTU dropping just one game in the last two seasons, Brown said the group had remained motivated to make full use of its premiership window.

“A lot of it is internally driven by the players, they are fantastic, they got together a few weeks after the Grand Final and were ready to go again,” he said.

“They are at that age bracket where they are just hungry to succeed while they can.

“They are quite understanding that this club was down for a long time and it can fall down pretty quickly if they don’t crack in.”

The Bombers trained last Saturday morning, before heading over to Heyfield to watch the Preliminary Final between Yallourn Yallourn North and Woodside.

Speaking before that game had been played, Brown told the Express he did not have a preferred opponent.

“They are quite similar sides with similar strengths,” he said.

“Both have got really strong forward lines and

have really strong running backs, so I think they are quite similar and both could do considerable damage on their day, so we’ll just prepare for whoever we come up against.”

The Grand Final is set to provide an appropriate stage for a number of TTU players, namely the three sets of brothers who could be playing together.

Michael and James Jacobsen, Guy and Quinn Sinclair, and Liam and Caleb Michie form part of what has become a real family club out at Tyers.

“We worked it out, 40 per cent of our playing group, football/netball are all brothers or sisters and there is a few cousins in there as well, so it is very much a family club,” Brown said.

The family ties continue for Brown, whose fatherin-law coached the Bombers to their 2004 flag.

With just a few sleeps to go until TTU seek backto-back flags for the first time in their history, the coach said there was a few truisms preparing for the big day.

“It’s all about routine and not overthinking things, just try and keep in control of what we can stay in control of,” he said.

TTU player profiles Jack Brown (COACH) Given the reins fulltime after playing and coaching alongside Jamie Aitken last year. Has played a handful of games this season, filling in to provide some size. #1 Justin Savige - UTILITY Plays wing or in defence. Hard at it. #2 Mitchell Mustoe (captain) - MIDFIELD Team captain who leads from the front with a huge work rate and is explosive inside and out of the contest. One of the leagues superior players. #3 Michael Jacobsen - MIDFIELD All class and exceptional distributer of the football.

Huge work rate and loves the tough contest. #4 Beau White - FORWARD Electric small forward who is ultra-dangerous around the goals. #5 Jake Albanese - FORWARD Returned from ACL halfway through the year.

Has been in the best his last games. #8 Jye Neilson (captain) - RUCK/FORWARD Team captain who plays ruck/key forward. An athletic and powerful player with a huge work rate and is a very strong contested mark. #9 Dr James Jacobsen - MIDFIELD/FORWARD Skilful player. Joined the club from Morwell this year. #11 Zac Kilgower - BACK Exceptional key defender who is tall, quick, agile and will run off his opponent all day. #13 Trent Hourigan - BACK Hard running player with a high skill level who sets up the team’s attack from defensive. #14 Guy Sinclair - BACK/FORWARD Versatile player who can swing forward and back and make a huge impact. Has a lot of experi- ence and is loved by his teammates. #16 Hayden Willaton - MIDFIELD/FORWARD A dangerous small forward and hardworking midfielder that gathers high possessions week in week out. #19 Jacob Williams - WING A young player who wins his own ball and runs hard all day.

#23 Frazer Brouns - RUCK/FORWARD Experienced ruck/forward that provides plenty of versatility for the team. #24 Liam Michie - BACK Versatile player. Hard worker, team player that can play a range of roles for the team. #26 Flynn Shields - MIDFIELD/FORWARD Cemented his spot in the senior side this year.

Vert quick, loves a bounce. #27 Nicholas Fox - WING/MIDFIELD Unfortunately injured, but a young super-fit winger who runs all day. #29 Kade Duncan - WING/MIDFIELD Slick hard running wingman who is an absolute class act. Sensational ground ball player with amazing skills. #30 Jake Cashmore - BACK/FORWARD Small hard running back that sets up the teams attack. Can also play lock down roles on key forwards. #32 Ben Fleming - RUCK A talented young player who plays in the ruck and pushes forward. Provides a strong contest across the ground. #33 Oscar Allotta - MIDFIELD New to the club in 2023. Hard working and competitive midfielder that loves the tough contest. #34 Caleb Michie - KEY POSITION Athletic centre half forward/back that reads the play well, strong mark and beautiful kick. #41 Stuart Goddard - MIDFIELD/FORWARD Super fit midfielder who can also play as a key lead-up forward and is a strong mark. Is a fantastic shot at goal. #42 Quinn Sinclair - BACK Reliable and versatile defender who can play on the oppositions best tall and small forwards. Neversay-die attitude who has had a fantastic season. #52 Will Curtain - FORWARD Goal sneak who shows plenty of courage.

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Recalling an epic prelim 10 years on FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

THIS Saturday will see the Gippsland League stage its Preliminary Final.

It will also mark 10 years since one of, if not the most epic preliminary final ever seen in the league's history.

On Saturday, September 14, 2014, a scarcely believable 30 minutes of football saw Wonthaggi storm home from a 45-point deficit at three-quartertime against Sale to win through to the Grand Final by two points.

Considered by many people to be the greatest game of football ever played in Gippsland, the match was made legendary almost from the moment the result was achieved, and has entered its own echelon with the passing of time.

Romantics had been holding out hope the Power would be playing in the preliminary final this year, in order to really tie it all back to the deeds of 2014.

Alas, Wonthaggi bowed out in the semi-final last Sunday, drawing to a close their 2024 campaign.

Still, the tale of 2014 deserves to be retold, in the form of its most recent retelling.

The story below was originally published in 2019, to coincide with the five-year anniversary, taking in recollections that were relatively fresh in the memory of those involved.

Those involved included Power coach of the time, Rob Railton, and ruckman Earl Shaw, who came to the club in 2011 following a brief stint as an AFL-listed player with Sydney.

To understand the significance of Wonthaggi's 2014 Preliminary Final win, one has to firstly appreciate how dominant their opponents had been across the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Sale stormed through the competition in 2012, losing just one match enroute to the premiership, and looked set to repeat the effort the following year. At the end of the 2013 home-and-away season, Sale finished three games clear on top of the ladder and defeated second-placed Morwell by 122 points in the final home-and-away round.

Understandably, most people tipped Sale as unbackable favourites for the premiership and thought the trophy engraver could have put the Magpies name on the cup weeks in advance.

In the Grand Final however, Morwell stunned onlookers with a seven-goal second quarter, which eventuated in an 81-point winning margin and netted the Tigers an eighth senior premiership.

Having been sensationally dethroned, Sale entered the 2014 campaign with redemption front of mind.

Conversely, Wonthaggi, under second year coach Rob Railton, had been quietly going about its business. Having returned to coach his home club after stints at Casey, Sandringham and Frankston in the VFL, Railton led the Power to the semi-finals in 2013 and followed up by securing the team with a top-three finish in 2014.

In the Qualifying Final of 2014, Sale easily accounted for Wonthaggi, winning 12.16 (88) to 6.9 (45). The Magpies then went down to Morwell by 20 points in the second chance semi, while the Power eliminated Maffra to set-up a rematch for a place in the big dance.

Heading into the Preliminary Final, Sale had won 54 of its previous 60 games, and had beaten Wonthaggi three times during the season (although twice by less than a goal).

The Power had never beaten Sale in a final in three attempts and failed to kick more than six goals in any of their three meetings with the Magpies in 2014.

Wonthaggi had never made a Gippsland League Grand Final either (as Wonthaggi Power).

With Morwell awaiting the victor, then Tigers coach Harmit Singh was busily preparing his troops for the Grand Final.

"We trained and had a meeting on the Sunday morning of the Preliminary Final with a lot of the boys then heading to Moe to see what we could take away to help us the following week," Singh said.

"Personally I had no preference in terms of who we faced in the Grand Final and I think a lot of the group felt the same way.

"We were playing some really good footy at the pointy end of the season and had a healthy list to choose from.

"My external opinion of Wonthaggi was that they were very well drilled under Rob Railton, they had a group of players that whilst not necessarily the most talented, were hard to score against and played a system that worked really well for them."

Shaw, who played a pivotal role in the Preliminary Final, said despite the odds, the side had no fear leading into the game.

"Heading into the match we had a good win against Mafra the week before so our confidence was up, although we hadn't beaten Sale for a long time," he said.

As the match got underway there was the usual combination of finals nerves and congestion around the ball, before Sale began to find a number of avenues to score. At quarter time the Magpies led by three goals before extending the margin to a commanding 35 points at the main break.

After halftime, the Magpies continued to control play and at three quarter time the Power was 45 points adrift and staring down the barrel of the end of its season.

While the three quarter time score line of 13.10 (88) to 6.7 (43) would have typically indicated a domination from one side, Shaw said Wonthaggi was not prepared to go down without a fight.

"I never felt as though we were out of it, even at three quarter time the score didn't reflect our effort," he said.

Even if Shaw and his teammates thought the game wasn't over, most spectators would have thought they were incredibly deluded.

The simple mathematics of the situation meant that if Wonthaggi was to be any chance of stealing victory it would need to kick more goals in one quarter than it had managed in the previous three.

Not only that, the Power would also more than likely need to keep Sale scoreless for half an hour of play.

The odds pointed to an impossible Wonthaggi victory.

In the Sale huddle, players and coaches took an understandably conservative approach, with the message to get through the final quarter with one eye turned to the following week.

Meanwhile, others thought they had seen enough, with some spectators leaving to pencil in a MorwellSale Grand Final rematch in their diaries.

It was at this moment Shaw said Wonthaggi found the inspiration it needed to provide one more effort.

"At three quarter time we could see the Morwell players leaving which we used as motivation for them not showing us any respect," he said.

"Our coach Rob Railton spurred us on and said to roll the dice."

Wonthaggi kicked the opening goal of the final term and added another when Nathan Jones kicked truly. All of a sudden the margin was under five goals with plenty of time to play.

A bizarre occurrence happened shortly after when defender Shannon Bray left his regular posting at fullback and kicked his first goal for the season, bringing the Power to within 22 points.

The Magpies went into the game with question marks over the fitness of several players, and while their run dried up, it appeared the team was hitting more of a mental wall than a physical one.

Sale continued to crack in and force stoppages, but was unable to get the ball beyond the Power's high press.

The Power players were beginning to believe,

Dazed: Troy Harley, Chris Wylie and Shannon Bray can hardly believe their luck after winning the Photographs supplied 2014 Gippsland League Preliminary Final. while the public was being sent into meltdown.

"We were a close confident group and once we had some momentum we knew our set ups would prevail," Shaw said. "[Sale] started getting lippy with the umpires and each other and it was at that moment I knew we had them."

At the 22-minute mark of the final term, Aloyisio Ferriera-Neto found an inch of space in a crowded forward 50 to make it four goals in a row for the Power, and when a Chris Wylie free kick was followed by another neat finish from Jones, it was within four points.

With barely a minute remaining, the rampaging Power won a clearance and worked it to Michael Kelly on the edge of 50. The small forward seemed to mark the ball, but was called to play on, and while he was set upon by Sale defenders, got his kick away and the ball sailed through to put the Power ahead for the first time of the afternoon.

As the ball tumbled toward goal from Kelly's left foot, almost in slow motion, those in attendance erupted in a collective roar of shock as jaws dropped and hands went on top of heads in utter disbelief.

In a last ditch effort, the Magpies piled forward, but the siren rang a short time later, giving Wonthaggi the unlikeliest of victories, 13.12 (90) to 13.10 (88). The Power had kept Sale scoreless and kicked 7.5 (47) in the final quarter to make the Grand Final.

Emotional scenes followed as Wonthaggi supporters rushed onto the ground to celebrate victory.

Power flags waved in a sea of teal, black and white as players, coaches and supporters embraced in a euphoric scene usually reserved for post Grand Final celebrations.

"When the final siren sounded I remember hugging random strangers that had found their way onto the ground, it was such a good feeling," Shaw said.

"Everyone, and I mean everyone was singing the club song."

Back in the jam-packed rooms, long serving players, committee members and supporters wiped away tears as all present tried to comprehend what had happened.

Railton said he couldn't take any credit for the performance of the players in the fourth quarter.

"You need a lot to go your way and you just try to sell a positive message, there was no magic changes at three quarter time or anything like that, it was all the players," he said.

"As a coach in that situation there's not a lot you can do, it was really just the players and great testament to their character to come back the way they did."

Railton said he felt his side could press home to win just before time-on during the frenetic final term.

"It was probably at the 18-minute mark that I started to believe we were a chance, once momentum swings in footy it's hard to get back and it just evaporated for Sale," he said.

"The one part I remember vividly is when Jarrod Membrey came off his man to intercept a ball that would have resulted in a Sale score. The ball then went down the other end and we got a goal out of it.

"At that stage I thought 'that's what we need, take the game on, don't just kick over the mark and down the line'.

"After the game I had to keep my coaching hat on, I said well done boys on the win but we still have a Grand Final to play."

The result created a new record for a Gippsland League final, with league statistician Paul Carter saying the match returned some interesting numbers.

"It was definitely the best final quarter comeback in a final that I have seen," he said.

"Sale was intent on defending their lead and consistently kicked across the ground, they had more marks for the term than Wonthaggi but most of them were uncontested.

"Sale's two inside 50s for the term barely went more than 10 metres into their 50."

With such an epic Preliminary Final staged, the actual Grand Final became an almost secondary event in the eyes of many.

Shaw said Wonthaggi may well have played its Grand Final a week early.

"I think emotionally we were gassed from the Preliminary Final. The Grand Final definitely didn't have the same intensity," he said.

Morwell won a somewhat non-atmospheric premiership decider by three goals in a dour 8.7 (55) to 5.7 (37) victory.

Truthfully, the Preliminary Final of that year is remembered more than the Grand Final.

Despite falling short at the last hurdle, Raitlon said the Wonthaggi team of 2014 was one he held close to his heart.

"Even though we lost the Grand Final, I've got the team photo from the day up on the wall because for me – that team epitomised effort," he said.

"The scoreboard never dictates effort. When you are 12 goals down at halftime in the mud you stop worrying about it and focus on each contest you have control of.

"The same applies when you are up by 12 or scores are level.

"It sounds simple but that is what the best teams do.”

Bray, Aidan Lindsay, Jack Blair and Troy Harley remain 'survivors' from the Power's 2014 'prelim-iership'.

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6.00 Eurovision d’Italia. Stage 4. Highlight 7.20 Cycling. Giro 10.00 Outta Town Of 8.20 WorldWatch.

10.50 The Lost World Adventures. (PG) R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

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6.00 Sunrise. g Show. (PG) 9.00 The Mornin g News.

11.30 Seven Mornin .

12.00 To Be Advised Oz. (PGa, R) 1.45 Surveillance(R) 2.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

3.00 The Chase. At 4.

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11.30 Today Extra. (PG) 6.00 Today. 9.00 12.00 LEGO Masters 9News Morning. The World. (PG, R) 1.30 Of Australia Vs Rest Pointless. (PG, R) Ageless. (R) 2.00 (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. on.

4.00 9News Afterno Point 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Australia. (PG) (PG) a. g Point Australi Tipping 5 00 Tipp 5.00 ] WIN News

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. 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) rs.

6am Morning Programs (R) 8.30 Neighbou 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold.GCBC. (R) 10.30 Judge No Deal. (R) 10.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 12.00 10 Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 News First: Midday. MasterChef Aust. (R) 1.50 Judge Judy. (PG) News First: Afternoon.

10 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 4.00 Neighbours.

5.00 News.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Athletics. Sydney Marathon. Continued.

9.30 APAC Weekly. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors.

(PG, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 4.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.05 The Last Violin. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGav)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 3.

Melbourne v North Melbourne.

3.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Week 3. Essendon v St Kilda.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Melbourne Weekender. (PG)

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Postcards. (PG) 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Second elimination final.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Aus: BBQ. (R) 9.30 Intrepid Adventures. 10.00 Drew Barrymore.

(PGas, R) 11.00 Dog House. (PGa, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Blueberry Revolution.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A famous wellness influencer drops dead.

8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The team identifies the body found in the chimney flue as forensics reveal the cause of death.

9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal) Part 1 of 5. After her son almost dies, a corrupt detective sets out to make amends for her misdeeds.

10.15 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen meets with an influencer.

10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 12.15 Endeavour. (Masv, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia.

(R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Ottoman Empire

By Train. Part 3 of 5.

8.25 Amazon: The Lost World.

(PGa) Takes a look at evidence of human presence in the Amazon rainforest.

9.25 Ancient Superstructures: The Louvre. (R) Part 1 of 3.

10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 11.20 The Sean Connery Paradox. (Malv, R) 12.20 A Spy In The FBI. (Mas, R) 2.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 3.50 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PGa, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted

by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: The Impact. (M) A look at the impact of the miniseries.

10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Buried Alive. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Peter Aston.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9.

Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) Tom Morris, Leigh Matthews and Jimmy Bartel recap the highs and lows from the latest round of football.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Taken. (MA15+v) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) The celebrities explore the Inca trail and trek through vast valleys with some furry friends.

8.30 FBI. (Mv) The team is thrown into a highly political case after four members of the Taliban are shot and one is kidnapped.

10.30 The Real CSI: Miami: Out Of Thin Air. (Mav) Detectives investigate the unexpected death of golfer Alan Jay Abrahamson.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.55 Speechless. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.20 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 12.20am BTN High. 12.25 Malory Towers. 1.45 Still So Awkward.

2.15 Jade Armor. 2.35 Total Drama Island. 2.55 Summer Memories. 3.05 The Next Step. 3.30 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Hudson & Rex. 1.00 Kim’s Convenience. 2.00 How To Rob A Bank. 2.50 Queer Sports. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 The Machines That Built America. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Prison Project: Little Scandinavia. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 World’s Greatest Islands. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals.

Group stage. Australia v Spain. 2am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Becker. 6.30

Frasier. 7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1pm The Middle. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. 1am Home Shopping.

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7MATE (73, 64)

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 IFISH. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

9.00 Dr Phil. 10.00 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Tough Tested. 4.30 Bondi Rescue.

5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 1.10am FBI: International. 2.05 Dr Phil. 4.00 JAG. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay.

2.25 On Country Kitchen. 3.20 Exile And The Kingdom. 4.20 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend.

4.50 Ray Charles: Live At The Montreux. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth.

7.30 Stable: The Boxing Game. 8.30 MOVIE: When We Were Kings. (1996, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Bullet.

(1996, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

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Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 8.10 Whisky Galore.

(2016, PG) 10.00 Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 12.15pm The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 2.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 4.50 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 8.30 Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 10.40 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, M, Kurdish) 12.15am Late Programs.

10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Apocalypse Now. (1979, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

2pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 7.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Lucy. (2014, MA15+) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Love After Lockup.

2.35 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.10 Auction.

12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 History Of Britain.

(PGav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SEVEN (7, 6)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Catch Phrase.

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Hosted by Larry Emdur.

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

(PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (Premiere) 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGav) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story: Making Lachlan Murdoch Pt 2 – Money.

A continued look at Lachlan Murdoch.

8.40 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.25 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.45 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 12.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.25 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls) Game show, featuring contestants tackling a words and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

(Return, Ml) Music-based pop culture quiz show, hosted by Greg Davies.

10.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Premiere) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 11.00 SBS World News Late.

11.30 Suspect. (Mav) 12.00 House Of Promises. (Mv) 1.50 La Jauria. (Ma, R) 3.45 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay.

(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo springs on Justin.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGa) The competition heads to Townsville where brother and sister Danny and Sonia hope to impress the judges.

9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) The team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Madv) The team races to stop a gunman.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) The Lopez home is disturbed by an evil spirit.

12.35 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams kick off kitchen week with a community-based challenge.

8.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted

by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.

9.45 To Be Advised.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 La Brea. (Mav) Gavin and Sam search for a military base.

12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

(PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

10.10 Ghosts. (PGs, R) Sam meets a Viking ghost at the Farnsbys’ house.

10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop.

10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.10am Our Brain.

1.05 BTN High. 1.10 Still So Awkward. 1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. 12.20pm WorldWatch. 12.50 Super Maximum Retro Show. 1.15 Rise Up. 2.10 Insight.

3.10 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Great Australian Walks. 11.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Golf. LIV Golf Chicago.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Friends.

Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Big Bang. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens.

5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.45 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am About Elly. Continued. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.10 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 9.20 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 11.00 Forgotten We’ll Be. (2020, M) 1.30pm Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 3.35 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 7.30 Love Songs For Tough Guys. (2021, M, French) 9.30 Cold. (2023, MA15+, Icelandic) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security.

1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9.

Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder.

7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature.

(R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm No Ordinary Black: Mudskipper. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents.

9.00 MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006) 10.20 MOVIE: Monster’s Ball. (2001, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

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2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Heathrow. 11.50 Late Programs.

10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Wild Moments. (Premiere) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Take Me High. (1974) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.

Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Gone In 60 Seconds. (2000, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.00 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny.

3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs.

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SEVEN (7, 6)

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGav, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

(PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.40 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 News.

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGav) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Heysen Trail, South Australia. (PG) Paul West tackles the Heysen Trail.

8.30 The Assembly: Adam Goodes.

(PG) The students interview Adam Goodes.

9.15 The Art Of... Presented

by Elise Kellond-Knight.

9.45 Triple J’s One Night Stand.

Concert from Warrnambool, Victoria.

11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 12.50 Four Corners. (R) 1.35 Q+A. (R) 2.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Harlech To Abedaron.

Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores whether the drive to create a legacy is worth the pressure it exerts on ourselves and others.

9.30 Dateline: The Beast – Mexico’s Deadliest Train. Charts a journey aboard The Beast.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Mav) 1.10 Illegals. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden loses control.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition heads to Perth where lovebirds Hannah and Lawrence hope to impress the judges.

9.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A day at the races sees new romances blossom, leading to jealousy and fiery exchanges.

10.10 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) 12.50 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sammie. (PGm, R) Hamish and Andy meet Sammie.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGa) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.30 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates the US Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Deadly Dinosaurs.

8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.40 Speechless.

Midnight Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40 Rage.

1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Total Drama Island. 2.20 Summer Memories. 2.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 2.05 Story Of Late Night. 2.50 Kickin’ Back. 3.25 WorldWatch.

5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Housos. 11.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning

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7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent.

(R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

1.50pm Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point: Road Trip. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.20 Black As. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.15 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (R) 2.55 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

When Mum Is Away… With The Family. Continued.

(2020, PG, Italian) 6.55 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 8.55 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.55 Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 1.05pm The Confirmation.

(2016, M) 3.00 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.20 Krull.

(1983, PG) 7.35 Kin. (2018, M) 9.30 The Operative.

(2019, MA15+) 11.40 Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.

9.00 A Football Life. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers.

Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Gem Hunters Down Under.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters.

10.30 Deadliest Roads. 11.30 Late Programs.

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9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway.

9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 MOVIE: Fast Five. (2011, M) 11.05 Seinfeld.

12.05am Love Island UK. 1.05 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

Programs. 10.30 King Of Queens. 11.00 Friends.

Noon The Neighborhood. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder.

7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

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Newly released film shot on location in Moe

A TELEVISION series shot in Moe has been released.

Videoland, a six-part coming-of-age romantic comedy, was shot on location at Future Flicks video store last year.

The series tells the story of a young video store clerk grappling with her new-found lesbian identity.

Needing an appropriate set in which to shoot, the film's production company Pickelet Pictures, discovered Moe still had an active video hire shop - one of the few left remaining in the state.

With that, Future Flicks, Moe was closed to the public in June 2023 to shoot a number of scenes.

Store owner Ricky Dyt graciously gave up a number of weeks of trade to assist the filmmakers.

This was no small-scale production either. Trucks, vans and cars carrying film equipment camped out in the store carpark for days on end, while on set, the interior of the store was transformed to take actors back to the 90s.

No detail was spared - the store was painted light pink to match the style of the time, while

every single DVD in the store was replaced by a video cassette. Don’t forget, there were no DVDs in the 90s.

The company was also taking no chances. Every crew member wore a face mask, as the risk of losing even just one day to a COVID outbreak had the potential to derail the entire production.

Locals were able to get involved as extras playing video store customers.

Local artist Steve Bechaz gets some screen time, while the Express' own Liam Durkin enjoys a one-second cameo playing the role of a customer returning and then browsing a video.

That one second took four hours to shoot.

Perhaps being a movie star isn’t all it’s made out to be.

Videoland can be watched on Netflix.

Set: Television series Videoland has been released. Locals playing extras have been given a brief brush with fame.

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Matchbox Gallery showcasing community art pieces

By KATRINA BRANDON

PIP and Marie Nikodemski, owners of the Yinnar Matchbox Gallery, are bringing together artists from local towns.

Until this Sunday (September 15), they are showing a group exhibition by local artists.

The exhibition is free to enter and supports artists from multiple levels (from beginners to professionals). The current exhibition shares paintings on various topics by artists from Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Churchill, Yinnar and Boolarra.

“We have exhibitions for locals, upcoming artists, or people who didn’t know they could paint.

We open the doors for them,” Mr Nikodemski said.

“It’s good to have galleries that give you support.

I remember the first time I went to a gallery. And I had just done a three-year fine arts course. They didn’t know who I was when I went to the gallery and rejected me. My idea was to start my gallery.

It’s all about passion and encouragement.”

Throughout the year, Pip and Marie give multiple

opportunities for artists around the area to show their work, including the Yinnar Primary School.

Every second year, the school exhibits at the gallery, and each student completes one artwork to be displayed.

Students also have an opportunity to learn how to draw cartoon portraits with Mr Nikodemski before the exhibition.

Matchbox Gallery is also showing a ‘Wood and Art Go Hand in Hand’ exhibition by Hazelwood North residents Robyn and Garry Mauger from October 4 to November 3.

The exhibition features a range of hand-finished timber products, including boxes, coffee tables, other wooden items, digital photography and some scale lighthouse models crafted from cardboard.

On October 26 and 27, the Matchbox Gallery will also participate in the ‘Open Studios Latrobe’, where visitors can enjoy local galleries throughout the area.

The Matchbox Gallery participates in another local exhibition every two years.

On show: Matchbox Gallery, Yinnar is currently holding a mixed group exhibition.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

The Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition returns next year and will run from March 9 to April 20, 2025.

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End of an era for Sambain Chalet AN era has come to an end as the lease of the land on which the Sambain Chalet, Tamboritha stands is relinquishing.

After 42 years the volunteer committee of management voted to end the lease, and hand the facility over to the landowner Michael Higgins, effective May. Many past students of St Paul's College, Traralgon, will have fond memories of staying in the huts with their mates on school camps, and crafting their outdoor skills whilst enjoying the crisp fresh air.

Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon, is the current legal custodian of the lease housing the hut facility which was a school camp and outdoor education facility for many years.

The school has not utilised the camp since 2015 and has stated that for various reasons it will not be able to use the facility in the future.

Since this time, the huts have operated for private booking such as four-wheel drive clubs, large family and friends weekend getaways, camera clubs and other groups whilst upholding the values of its founder, Phillipe Sambain, to enjoy the wonders of the high country.

In the mid 1960s, Mr Sambain, a teacher at St Joseph's Marist College, North Fitzroy, was hiking in the high plains with Marist brother Kevin Macklin, and they thought it would be worthwhile trying to obtain permission to build a hut so students could be introduced to the wonders of the high country and environment.

This resulted in a lease from Michael Higgins (senior) with the proposal to build a hut on a portion of the property, and a 50-year lease was signed. In 1967, St Joseph's Marist College built a hut and used it until St Paul's College, Traralgon, took over in 1971.

In 1973, St Paul's erected a second hut beside the existing hut with most St Paul's students enjoying the experience of staying in the high country and learning about the environment.

In late 1982, a volunteer committee of management was formed to manage the facility. From then on, the committee continued to manage and enhance the facility with modern equipment.

Working bees were run regularly and attended by many volunteers and especially many volunteer traded people over the years. A testament to their efforts is the excellent condition of the

Appreciative: The Heyfield Ambulance Auxiliary received a donation from the Sambain Chalet committee of management. place as it is handed back to the Higgins family.

When Higgins Sr died, his son Kevin Higgins became the landlord, and when Kevin died in 1994 this was handed to his son, Michael.

The decision to relinquish the lease and hand over the facility has been made by the committee partly due to the burden of increasing legalities, insurance, governance arrangements and liabilities effecting the operation and management of the Sambain

Chalet, and the reality of changing times that the school could not anticipate using the facility into the future for students.

As part of the relinquishing of the lease and dissolving of the committee of management, which independently operated the hut facility, the members voted to distribute the assets and funds from their hard work and those before them, by donating them to organisations.

Lavalla College received a four-wheel drive

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Landcruiser Wagon and tandem trailer, with funding given to the Licola CFA, Heyfield Ambulance Auxiliary, Heyfield and Maffra St Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army Morwell, Micks Kitchen Traralgon and Latrobe Valley Enterprises.

The Higgins family is working towards enabling Sambain Chalet to continue to operate and be used by school organisations, people and groups who have previously used or hired the chalet, or may wish to in the future.

Integratedlearningtohelplocalyoungadults

By TOM HAYES

IN a Gippsland first, the Traralgon East-operated Daily Living Disability Services will introduce an Integration Program as early as Term 4 this year.

Starting from Tuesday, October 8, Daily Living’s Integration Program will allow for smoother transition for teenaged participants leaving school and entering adulthood.

Currently at Daily Living, participants in that particular transition age of 17, 18, and 19-years-old are mixing with people up to three times their age, which makes things harder in what is described as the biggest transition period of their lives.

According to Daily Living, the Integration Program will focus on the transition from a school schedule to its 9am-3pm group program, focussing on support, guidance, and fun.

Daily Living's Events Co-ordinator, Caitie Finlay explained the program.

“The Integration Program is designed to

seamlessly transition late high school students into our structured weekday program, which runs from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. This initiative aims not only to engage these young adults in meaningful and enriching activities postgraduation but also to foster social connections within a supportive community. By introducing them gradually to new groups and diverse experiences, we ensure a balanced approach that respects their pace of adapting to new environments.

"The Integration Program is currently planned for one day a week in Term 4... held on Tuesdays."

Activities within the Integration Program include volunteering, capacity building, independent skill sets, arts and crafts, health and fitness, and community adventures. And instead of facing the intimidation of co-operating with fully-grown adults, these young adults will be grouped with people of similar ages, going through the same transition.

"A lot of participants have come from special needs schools, in particular Latrobe Special

Developmental School in Traralgon and Baringa in Moe," Ms Finlay said.

"It's a confusing time for everyone regardless if you have a disability or not, when you’re coming out of school and you're not really sure of what you want to do once you graduate.

"The purpose is to help people transitioning out of those last few years of school, get an understanding of what they might want to do afterwards. A lot of our program we try and cater around daily living activities, so things that will help assist them with their life."

Daily Living has been collaborating with local schools in the area include Baringa Special School, Moe and Latrobe Special Developmental School,

Speaker joins Gippsland MHR in local school visits SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, visited several schools across the region to discuss civics and citizenship.

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester invited the Speaker to talk about his role in parliament and how the democratic process works.

“As Presiding Officer, the Speaker chairs the meetings of the House of Representatives and ensures they are conducted in an orderly manner and according to the provisions of the Constitution and the standing orders, which are the written rules of the House,” Mr Chester said.

“So, in simpler terms, Speaker Milton Dick is basically the umpire of proceedings, and he enforces the rules."

Mr Dick visited schools in Churchill, Woodside, Sale, Lindenow and Orbost over a three-day visit.

Branching out: Daily Living Disability Services are opening an Integration Program. Pictured is the Traralgon East facility.

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Traralgon to start the process for participants that may be a good fit for the new program.

Daily Living has already seen great interest in the Integration Program for Term 4, after launching at the Baringa Open Day. The location for the Integration Program is set to be 24 Princes Highway, Traralgon - the old Valley Surf building, next door to Intersport.

Daily Living has climbed from strength to strength in recent years, and has now been a Gippsland Business Award finalist for two years in a row.

For more information on Daily Living Disability Services, call 5174 0401, email admin@dailyliving. net.au or visit: dailylivingdisabilityservices.au

If things had turned ugly, I always had my mace: Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester and Speaker Milton Dick with a replica of the mace which sits in the House of Representatives during sitting days.

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Amelia an inspiration School Saving Bonus to on her Kokoda journey be activated next term

MEMBER for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has presented the inaugural winner of the Marsh/Tierney Scholarship with a special memento following their successful trip to Papua New Guinea to tackle the Kokoda Track.

Mr Cameron attended a special assembly at Kurnai College to hear Amelia ‘Milzy’ van Vliet report back to her peers about her Kokoda journey.

“I was super proud to be in attendance while Milzy presented to her Kurnai College peers about the significance of our trip to Papua New Guinea to tackle the Kokoda Track,” Mr Cameron said.

“But what Milzy didn’t mention in her presentation is that she was a massive source of inspiration for everyone else on the trek.”

When Amelia was just one-and-a-half years old, her father Euan Comrie wanted to honour his great grandfather - who served in Commando Double Black - and walk the Kokoda Track.

Tragically, on the flight to Kokoda the aeroplane carrying Amelia’s dad and 12 other people crashed into a mountain and there was no survivors.

“Milzy and I were able to visit the High Commission in Port Moresby to see the plaque that was laid in honour of her dad and 12 others who tragically died,” Mr Cameron said.

“The High Commissioner, who greeted us at Port Moresby, was actually one of the first people on the scene when the plane crashed.

“The Commissioner told us that being able to meet Milzy, 15 years on, gave him a sense of closure.

“I’m immensely proud of the way Milzy conducted herself throughout the trek and she has certainly set the bar extremely high for all other future applicants of the Marsh/Tierney Scholarship.

“It’s hard to put into words just how difficult the Kokoda Track was, and equally hard to describe how rewarding it was for all of us to cross that finish line.”

THE state government’s $400 School Saving Bonus has been designed to support all students at government schools and eligible students at non-government schools.

Families will be able to spend their bonus on more items.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced that the $400 School Saving Bonus - which had sought to cover the cost of uniforms, camps, excursions, and other extracurricular activities through the year - can also be spent on textbooks.

Schools and families will also get more information about how the $400 School Saving Bonus can be accessed later this year, so families have time to plan and budget for the 2025 school year.

The once-off bonus will be available from late November 2024. It will be applied for each child, so a family with three school children will receive $1200 in support to spend on school costs.

The government has worked to make the process of getting and spending the $400 School Saving Bonus as easy and as flexible as possible for busy families and schools. No family of a child in a government school will need to apply for their bonus: it is free, automatic and universal.

In Term 4, families will receive a code granting them access to the bonus. They will get to choose how much of the funds they want allocated to a uniform and textbook voucher, and how much they want to use on school activities - like camps, sports, excursions, graduations, and other eligible programs.

Honour: Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, and scholarship winner Amelia van Vliet. Mr Cameron presented Amelia with a framed photo of their visit to the High Commission in Papua New Guinea and a photo book from their Kokoda Photograph supplied journey.

Mr Cameron and Amelia will now tour local RSLs to present to returned personnel about their Kokoda trip.

The voucher for uniforms and books will be redeemable at a school-approved uniform or textbook supplier, while funds that families allocate to school activities will be managed through the school. The voucher can be combined if families have children at different schools but use the same supplier for uniforms and textbooks.

Families can also use the voucher to buy second-hand uniforms and textbooks directly from schools. For families of students at a nongovernment school, the $400 will be provided directly to each school - to be managed in consultation with the student's family and in line with the intent of the program.

Non-government school families who are eligible for the means-tested Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (including healthcare and concession card holders) are eligible for the School Saving Bonus. Their application process will be the same as that for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.

The School Saving Bonus was announced as part of a $287 million package in the Victorian Budget 2024/25, and it will help up to 700,000 students - including around 44,000 non-government students.

The government is also tripling the Glasses for Kids program, and providing free, nutritious breakfasts at every government school.

For more information on the $400 School Saving Bonus, visit: vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus

St Paul’s Grammar celebrates Book Week in style IN celebration of Book Week, students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School celebrated in style with different costumes representing characters from their favourite books.

There was plenty of laughter and cheeky smiling faces around the school, as students and staff got in on the action.

High-fives were shared between friends as everyone took the chance to show off their

costumes during the Character Parade.

Book Week was celebrated throughout both the primary and secondary schools with activities in the library, coordinated by Teacher Librarian Jannet Taylor.

Cheerful: Bringing Little Red Riding Hood and flowers to life are Prep students Blair and Pippa.

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Magic: The wizarding world made an appearance by St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School students Manan and Shaunvir being Harry Potter.

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SES and CFA take on storm together

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

LOCAL SES units and fire brigades devoted themselves to the community through a taskforce operation in the wake of the storm on the Latrobe Valley last week.

Around 400 SES volunteers were paged to respond to more than 1100 requests for assistance (RFAs) in the Gippsland region, with more than 700 fallen trees and more than 350 reports of building damage.

The SES Morwell Unit was the second busiest in Victoria (273 RFAs), and the Moe Unit 11th busiest in the state (133 RFAs).

Alongside the Morwell and Moe SES units - Traralgon West, Traralgon, Churchill, Tyers, Yinnar South, Yallourn North, Moe South, Newborough, and Hazelwood North fire brigades provided vehicles to patrol and maintain the havoc imposed on the local towns that left many without power for days.

All of the 22 CFA units in the Latrobe Valley were actively supporting during this period.

The taskforce was created in preparation for the incoming storm, which produced wind gusts north of 100 km/h and affected large portions of Victoria including the Gippsland region.

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Unlucky: While out helping with the storm recovery, the Traralgon West Fire Brigade shed was hit by a fallen tree.

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Heroes: The SES Morwell Unit undertook an inordinate amount of work as first-responders during the heavy storms last week.

Meteorology in the days leading up to the storm, the SES was able to effectively plan and resource volunteers.

“As a result when the storm eventuated on Sunday night and into Monday morning, all agencies were prepared to respond and support impacted communities,” a VICSES spokesperson said.

Linking with the local emergency services, firefighters were issued where SES needed them due to large space and finite amount of volunteers on hand.

CFA District 27 Commander Doug Broom said that “the CFA and CFA brigades were performing a supportive role in this, so the State Emergency Service (SES) is the lead agency and they are in control of the response to the event.”

“SES was definitely the lead agency in terms of the community and the state’s response to the event,” Commander Broom added.

Communication was done through the SES Incident Control Centre (ICC), which has been established in Warragul, that goes through SES crews before tasks and jobs throughout the area are then delegated to the CFA volunteers.

Traralgon Fire Brigade Captain and Hyland Group Officer, Adam Townsend coordinated his unit when dispatched out into the storm.

“We’ve got other crews that have come in to stand up as a task force that has come in to support everyone, but we’ve got resources all going right across the place,” he said.

“So then they’ll work in with SES either jointly with SES to work together or SES will give them a range of jobs and they go out and just work independently to go out and get these jobs cleared out.”

The Hyland Group and Merton Group are the two CFA assemblies in the Latrobe Valley.

This amount of work also lends itself to a multitude of different CFA vehicles to be utilised, which was detailed by Capt. Townsend.

“The taskforce that came for the storm for here that we used are duel command vehicles, so there’s a four-wheel drive vehicle, and that’s been the combination,” he said.

“So we’ve got our Hyland Group vehicle… we have an MCV (Mobile Communication Vehicle), we have an ultra-light tanker which is with a small slip-on type of firefighting appliance, then we have light tankers and the big heavy tankers that everyone knows for the big grassfires - so there’s a whole different range of vehicles that are appropriate.”

Due to focus being around other places in the Latrobe Valley, the Yallourn North Urban Fire Brigade was dealing with issues in their own area, not before dealing with grassfires that spawned on Moe-Rawson Road in Moondarra.

Captain Hayley King said that their crew was released from the fire and returned to Yallourn North as the storm worsened.

“We got released because the storms started getting really bad and we knew Moe-Rawson Rd (was) pretty bad, so we had to clear a heap of trees on our way back from there and I think it just snowballed from there,” she said.

“That’s when we got a fire call or a notification saying there was a powerline down in Yallourn North, we basically babysat that for hours because there was no SES or Power Company available, so we sat there until 10am I think from 4(am).”

The power pole collapsed on North Rd, the town’s main road, making members watch over the hazard while locals left for work in the morning.

Problems continued to arise through the severe weather in town, and the local crew was right there at all times.

“Throughout the day, it was just dealing with power outages in the town and working out what was needed,” Capt. King said.

“We had one of our members went up and cleaned all of the covers on the playground because it had all ripped off and smashed to pieces.

“So, it was just little stuff to help out where we could.”

Intense: John Field Drive, Newborough was a desolate site last week, with many fallen trees along the nature strip.

Missing roof the extent of severe wind damage

By TOM HAYES

TWO wind storms from late August and early September have hit the community hard, as winds of over 100km/h hit the Latrobe Valley on two separate occasions.

While fallen trees and power outages were frequent throughout the region, perhaps not many residents were affected more than Traralgon’s Maryanne Rouse.

Ms Rouse was awoken by a loud bang in the early hours of Monday, September 2, only to discover that her roof had been blown off in the wind.

“At around about quarter past three, I heard an almighty roar which woke me up,” Ms Rouse told the Express.

Once hearing the bang, still confused as to what caused the noise, Ms Rouse decided to start getting ready for work, without noticing the damage.

“I walked out through the dining room and into the kitchen and I went ‘why is the floor wet?’” she said.

Her immediate thoughts were: “I don’t think I have a roof”.

“I grabbed a little lamp because no lights would turn on, I looked at the fireplace - where the flue

In progress: Maryanne Rouse’s Traralgon home received a temporary roof to help with leaks.

Photograph: Tom Hayes

went up into the roof - and I went ‘oh, that’s gone, there’s a hole in the roof’.

“And there was just water pouring in… water was pouring out through all the light fittings... bedrooms, laundry, bathroom, the whole works.”

Walking around with her little lamp, Ms Rouse began to notice the full extent of the damage, which prompted a call to the State Emergency Service (SES).

When the SES arrived, they not only checked Ms Rouse’s property, but surrounding houses, which led to them finding the roof in a neighbour’s backyard.

It wasn’t until then that Ms Rouse realised that her roof had blown off.

With the winds still howling, there wasn’t much that the SES could do at the time due to the associated dangers. Ms Rouse had to let the wind take its course and hope that no more damage would arise from the severe weather.

“I just waited until daylight and just assessed what had been damaged in the house,” she said.

Floors and furniture had all been soaked from the rain that had spat through the ceiling through her “instant sky lights”.

The property belongs to Ms Rouse’s older brother, Peter Rouse, who lives on the family farm in Gormandale. Ms Rouse rents the property from him. She moved permanently to this residence in Traralgon from Mirboo North about seven or eight years ago.

While Mr Rouse deals with the home insurance, Ms Rouse herself has to deal with her own contents insurance - to which she believes about 99 per cent of her contents is damaged.

When building inspectors came to assess the damage on Wednesday, September 4, Ms Rouse was told not to be surprised if some rooms, including the bathroom, had to be completely ripped out due to the excessive water damage.

“They’re worried about any water getting down into the plaster, as the holes in the roof have exposed everything. And with all that constant rain we had on Sunday and Monday (September 1 and 2), he said there is going to be a lot of water through the walls,” Ms Rouse said.

Still waiting for a final report from insurers, Ms Rouse is yet to know what will need to be done, and how long it’ll take, for her to move back into her home. She is expecting to have to wait for up to six months.

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Disaster: Maryanne Rouse posted this photo to Facebook with the caption “Found my roof” on Monday, September 2.

Photograph supplied Unbelievably, Ms Rouse was still keen to stay at the property, before she was reminded that she had no power, and the unknown water damage extent could’ve caused walls or the roof to collapse.

There is no temporary housing available to Ms Rouse through insurance, with it not a part of the insurance package, so Ms Rouse is currently staying with a friend in a spare bedroom on a short-term basis.

She said that she will need to find somewhere to live in the short-to-long-term, not wanting to overstay her welcome.

“Even the service apartments, that’s not a cheap option. That’s fully furnished, which would be

perfect… because it’s not as if I can go and rent a place (with no furnishings) because I’ve got nothing to put in there,” Ms Rouse said.

“I’m at a standstill, my head is spinning.”

Ms Rouse, 57, lives alone for the most part, except for when another one of her brothers returns home from his Fly In, Fly Out job. She prefers it that way, preferring to be independent.

She is a stroke victim, who still suffers from nerve and muscle damage on the left side of her body, saying she personally showed similarities in her reactions for the two events.

“I’m just trying to stay positive… it was the same when I had my stroke,” she said.

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By AIDAN KNIGHT

Glad: This is how Danbos Coffee announced they were back open last week, after storms left Photograph: Danbos Coffee Newborough/Facebook Newborough without power for up to two days.

THE extraordinary winds that swept through the Latrobe Valley and surrounding regions for the past fortnight have left suburbs and towns in a state of chaos, with mass power outages, fallen trees and significant property damage.

The extent of this damage continues to wow residents throughout the regions.

Warragul resident Ted Bould was one of the first property owners to become victim to the extreme conditions, watching as his back veranda was ripped from the roof and soared across to the other side of his yard on the night of Wednesday, August 28.

“Twelve sheets of tin and two gables lifted from the roof came right over the top, clipped the spouting and landed on the ground the other side of the house," he said, where his car was parked only hours earlier.

“I could not believe it, it was all over in a matter of minutes with a sound like a jet taking off.”

With 21 metres of his veranda now lost, Mr

Bould joined a lengthy waitlist of insurance claims in his area. His agent informed him the next day that claims were already backed up for over a month, a number that would likely have doubled after winds raged further.

The storms caused widespread power outages, forcing closure of most businesses, schools, and workplaces throughout the Latrobe Valley. In neighbouring Trafalgar alone, 685 AusNet customers were affected.

The outages led to disruption of the Telstra phone network, due to the back-up batteries within cell towers only having a short capacity.

The Latrobe Valley’s resilience is being tested once again, with this level of extensive damage and disruption occurring within the same fortnight as the loss of Morwell’s beloved bowls club to an electrical fire.

The community will have a lot to recover from. The shared relief that no lives were lost underscores the enduring strength of the region against the most extreme elements.

Darkness falls across the land FROM a collective point of view, business and schools in Newborough faced prolong periods without power following the severe winds that swept through the region.

AusNet reported more than 12,000 outages in the Latrobe Valley, including over 3500 in the Moe/Newborough region last week.

Lowanna College and Newborough East Primary School both reported power outages from Monday, September 2, which caused changes to school timetables.

Due to the loss of power, both schools were without internet and phone lines, but required staff and students to attend school as per usual, albeit to an alternative timetable. Buses were also out of action, which meant some parents preferred to keep their children at home.

"The college did not close (last) week (school closures are determined by the Department of Education) - we lost power and internet (Monday and Tuesday) and students who attended school

had an alternative timetable. Staff were required at school during the power outage as normal," a Lowanna College statement read.

At Newborough East, the school wasn't able to offer before and after school care, as well as their breakfast club.

Both schools returned to normality on Thursday, September 5, with power restoring the day before.

The popular Danbos Coffee was also out of action of September 2 and 3, before reopening for customers from 5.30am on Wednesday, September 4.

Upon its reopening, Latrobe Leisure opened their doors for those without power, with a handful of free services being made available at their disposal.

According to Latrobe Leisure socials, the facilities at Moe Newborough, Traralgon’s Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Morwell, and Churchill all became available for those without power.

Residents were advised to turn up to the facilities if needed, to shower - with towels and toiletries provided, access power and the internet, and they could access free tea and coffee under shelter.

Force: Wild winds brought destruction across Gippsland last week. Warragul was among the Photograph supplied hardest hit towns, with roofs being ripped off verandas.

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Feds give backing to local projects

By PHILIP HOPKINS

ENERGYAUSTRALIA’S 350-MW Wooreen utilityscale battery to be built at Jeerelang Gas Power Station at Hazelwood North has won the support of the federal government.

The federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, announced Energy Australia’s success during a major speech at the Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon last week, in which he also strongly attacked the federal Coalition’s plan for nuclear energy.

Wooreen, whose 350MW battery has a four-hour capacity of energy storage, was one of six successful battery projects in Victoria and South Australia in the government’s ‘Capacity Investment Scheme’, which aims to boost dispatchable energy supply.

Mr Bowen said Wooreen’s battery could power more than 400,000 households for up to four hours at a time.

“It is scheduled to be operating in 2027 and will employ 80 people in construction,” he said.

It was a project that would transform local communities.

“The Wooreen project ample includes a $500,000 Light the Way Community Future Fund, to fund initiatives developed in consultation with the local community.

“Additional funds will be provided for engineering scholarships and placements at Federation University - which has specialised renewable energy sector training. There’s also funding for fire service equipment and training.

“Ten per cent of workforce hours during construction will be local apprentices and cadets, partnering with TAFE Gippsland. And 25 per cent of the project contract value will meet local content requirements.

“An additional $500,000 has been set aside for training of First Nations peoples. The government takes these commitments seriously and they will be contractually binding under the scheme agreement.”

Energy Australia’s 50MW/200MWh Hallett battery at Canowie in South Australia also tendered successfully.

The company will now be able to deliver a combined storage capacity of 400 megawatts (MW) and 1600MWh by 2027, powering at full capacity more than 480,000 homes across Victoria and South Australia.

Energy Australia’s Managing Director, Mark Collette, said both the Wooreen and Hallett battery storage projects would be critical in supporting Australia’s clean energy transition.

Speech: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, speaking in Traralgon at the Gippsland New Energy Conference.

Photograph supplied “Both batteries are to be located near power stations, Jeeralang (Victoria) and Hallett (South Australia), using land we own and existing transmission infrastructure to efficiently supply additional capacity to the market,” he said.

“These projects are part of Energy Australia’s investment in additional capacity prior to the closure of our Yallourn coal-fired power station in 2028. We are actively investing in a range of other flexible capacity initiatives to enable secure, affordable and reliable electricity for our customers.”

Mr Bowen said the six battery projects would deliver nearly 1000MW of storage by 2027. The government’s original pilot auction for new dispatchable capacity aimed for 600 megawatts.

“We received bids for 19 gigawatts - 32 times more than we asked for,” he said.

The successful auction reflected the government’s commitment to policy certainty.

“This in turn provides certainty for communities in the Gippsland region that their economic and social future is secure. This region needs jobs. Jobs need investment. Investment needs certainty. It’s a simple as that,” he said.

Mr Bowen said Gippsland was a case study in what can go right and what can go wrong.

“The best example of a disorderly transition, of communities being ill-treated was the sudden closure of the Hazelwood power station. Inadequate notice and planning left the community and governments scrambling to adjust and respond, and too many people paying the price,” he said.

“But in many ways, the best examples of an orderly transition are happening here right now too.”

Gippsland had the most developed offshore wind plans in Australia.

“Over the next few years, we’ll see industry, supply chains and jobs ramping up to support the rollout of Australia’s first offshore wind zone. First generation is expected to come online by about 2030,” he said.

“Our declaration of the offshore wind zone and issuing of feasibility licences supports the Victorian government’s target of 2 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2032. We’re already seeing businesses and locals pivot to take advantage of these opportunities.”

In contrast, Mr Bowen said the Coalition’s plan was a massive risk.

“It’s a recipe for uncertainty. And I believe deliberately so. Nuclear energy for Australia is, at best, decades away. And it is so expensive that even the Coalition has admitted it would have to be built and funded by the government, rather than through private, commercial, investment,” he said.

“Why would a renewable energy company want to invest in Australia if they know they will be competing with a government distortion of the market in the order of hundreds of billions of dollars?

“It’s a recipe to drive away investment in clean, cheap, renewable generation. And it’s a recipe for unreliability.”

Mr Bowen said the Liberals and Nationals say they would “sweat the coal assets for longer”.

“Gippsland locals know better than most that our coal-fired power stations are coming to the end of their safe lifespan. As they get older, they break down more often,” he said.

“There hasn’t been a day in the past year where

we haven’t had to deal with an unplanned outage in a coal fired power station. ‘Sweating the assets’ out to 2040 or 2050 as the Coalition want to do, puts our energy system at risk of more unplanned outages the older the fleet gets older.

“Unplanned outages cause wholesale prices to spike, which translates to higher bills.’’

Mr Bowen said parts of the Yallourn power station were more than 50 years old. Loy Yang A was 40 years old.

“The idea that these and other coal assets might need to be sweated for longer is a recipe for massive system instability,” he said.

“This region understands the economics and engineering of coal-fired power. It knows how often these plants are out of action. And this area knows that banking our future on their extension is a risky plan.

“The operators of these coal fired power stations have plans to close them within the decade. The exit of just these two alone, will leave a gap of 3.6 GW in the east coast grid.”

Mr Bowen said the Coalition plan would see energy investment fall, developers walk away and local and global capital leave Australia because of too much risk and uncertainty around energy policies in the new climate wars.

“We’ve had every state government where the Coalition has proposed risky reactors, come out and say they will not support nuclear,” he said.

“But the Coalition is determined to push it through against the will of the states. There will be a big fight if that’s their plan. It will create division and uncertainty. It is the opposite of what we have now.”

Mr Bowen said Gippsland’s lands and waters had been under the stewardship of the Gunaikurnai for millennia, “a fact we acknowledge and celebrate”.

“While acknowledgement and celebration are right and proper, they’re not sufficient. First Nations people, particularly in remote Australia, suffer energy poverty and crippling disconnection rates,” he said.

“More positively, the energy transition provides an opportunity for First Nations people to share in ownership and dividends from renewable energy in their communities and on their lands.

“Traditional Owners - represented here today by the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Corporation rightly have an important role to ensure economic and jobs opportunities flowing to this region do not bypass local First Nations people. And the opportunities are big, so long as we choose to take them.”

Information session to be held on nuclear energy

By PHILIP HOPKINS

THE long-term economic and social future of the Latrobe Valley is assured with nuclear energy, according to proponents of the nuclear industry, who will hold an information session in Morwell next Wednesday, September 18.

The safety and environmental benefits as well as siting, economics, grid connection and nuclear reactor types will all be outlined at the meeting in the Morwell RSL from 6pm to 8pm.

It has been organised by Nuclear For Climate Australia, WePlanet Australia and Going Fission.

Key advocates are Robert Parker, who has a Master of Nuclear Science from the ANU and is a former president of the Australian Nuclear Association, and Dr Robert Barr, OAM, an electrical engineer who is a past national president of the Electrical Energy Society of Australia. Also speaking will be Latrobe City Councillor, Graeme Middlemiss, who is a former Secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.

Mr Parker said choosing nuclear energy meant embracing a full-blooded commitment to building

Discussion: Latrobe City Councillor and former Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Secretary, Graeme Middlemiss will speak at a nuclear information session in Morwell next week. The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has wished to make it clear the views expressed by Mr Middlemiss do not represent those of the current council.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

national infrastructure that could benefit the nation for a century.

“Energy is the lifeblood of the Latrobe Valley providing jobs that house, feed and clothe the community,” he said.

“At least four nuclear power plants of 4.44GW total capacity can be built in Latrobe, maximising the benefits of the existing transmission capacity, work force, cooling capacity, transport and sites.

“Building these plants would employ up to 7000 workers at peak construction, meaning a fleet of four would sustain at least 14,000 jobs for at least 12 years. Best of all, 80 per cent of the cost of construction would come from labour and materials used in civil works, such as concrete, excavation and steel fabrication, all sourced from local and Victorian suppliers. The money stays here and not in the hands of overseas industry.”

Mr Parker said that according to the Nuclear Energy Institute, each plant would employ 650 full time workers for at least 80 years, providing jobs for three or four generations.

“As in the USA, nuclear workers’ salaries would be 50 per cent higher on average than those employed in other forms of electricity generation,” he said.

“For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.”

Mr Parker said debate around costs of electricity from wind, solar and nuclear was misleading unless total system costs such as transmission, storage and backup were taken into account.

“A system based on nuclear energy will generate ultra-low emissions electricity at around half the cost of one based exclusively on wind and solar,” he said.

Mr Parker said society had hoped that by switching to low carbon energy sources such as wind and solar, “we would reduce our environmental impact”.

“Unfortunately harvesting our environment for low grade energy from wind and solar yields poor returns for our efforts, going back to values similar to the era of wood burning,” he said.

“Worse still, a high price is paid by our native habitats and rural landscapes though the construction of not only the wind and solar generators but also the transmission lines, redundant backup and storage projects.

“Society cannot be held hostage to the vagaries of the weather. Load-shedding by industry is raising

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the white flag on our economy. The risks of failure with randomly variable power sources are so high, and their environmental toll so great, that we must embrace a sustainable large scale roll out of nuclear energy.”

Mr Parker said the United Nations and the European Union Joint Research Council had found

that nuclear energy has lower emissions than any other generating source including wind and solar.

“Localities with nuclear energy such as France, Sweden and Ontario (Canada) have amongst the lowest emissions in the world. No nation, without strong backup from its neighbours, has yet achieved low carbon emissions with wind or solar,” he said.

C4G and GCCN join in alliance THE Committee for Gippsland (C4G) and the Gippsland Climate Change Network (GCCN) have joined forces with Gippsland offshore wind proponents to form the Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance.

The alliance was officially launched at the 2024 Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon last week, which was attended by the federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, and Labor Senator for Victoria, Dr Jess Walsh.

“The Gippsland community is bringing generations of energy experience to back offshore wind.

I was proud to stand alongside the alliance for their launch today,” Senator Walsh said.

“As a Senator for Victoria, to see Gippsland leading the way in renewable energy is incredible. Its communities like these here in Gippsland who will power our renewable energy future, benefitting the region and the country.”

The chief executives of respectively C4G, Tony Cantwell and GCCN, Darren McCubbin, said they were pleased to host Minister Bowen and Senator Walsh at the launch of this important partnership for the region.

“Offshore wind presents a remarkable opportunity to create new jobs, boost Victoria’s manufacturing and supply chains, increase regional investment, and contribute to Australia’s net-zero goals,” Mr Cantwell said.

“As Australia’s first offshore wind zone leading the establishment of the sector in Australia, Gippsland can be the exemplar to other regions undergoing transition on best practice in regional

engagement, collaboration and advocacy.

“A key focus for the Alliance is to encourage a local offshore wind industry that proactively engages with local communities, realises job and other economic opportunities, involves local suppliers and creates a positive legacy for Gippsland.”

The alliance aims to bring together a broad and diverse group of partners including representatives of Traditional Owner groups, industry, community and regional leaders, local government, government agencies, unions and trade and labour councils - all positive influencers towards Gippsland leading offshore wind in Australia.

Mr McCubbin, who is the Alliance co-chair, called on local groups and organisations to get on board if they want to see an offshore wind sector progress for the region.

“GCCN was an early believer in Gippsland’s offshore wind opportunity, recognising the many benefits the sector has generated in other parts of the world in countries across Asia, the UK, the US and Europe,” Mr McCubbin said.

“We’re excited as supporters of the environmental and climate movement to be partnering with industry and other stakeholders to make offshore wind a reality for Gippsland.

“With Victorian government targets in place for offshore wind and 12 licenced projects, now is the time to double down and keep the momentum and investment interest in the region, while putting Gippsland on the world stage.”

On the road: Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Secretary, Steve Dodd, with Dan Caffrey and Ian Southall, who brought their Renewable Energy Demonstration trailer to the conference.

Information gathering: Attendees suss out the stallholders on display at the Gippsland New Photographs: Liam Durkin Energy Conference.

Construction underway for mega battery

THE state government has announced construction of one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for the State Electricity Commission, Lily D’Ambrosio visited the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub - a 600-megawatt big battery that will store enough energy to power up to 200,000 homes during peak periods.

Construction of the big battery is now underway in Melbourne’s west, with the first of 444 Tesla Megapack battery components being installed and the SEC’s first project on track to be operational in 2025.

Once completed, the hub will have three battery components providing 1.6 gigawatt hours of energy storage.

Since work on the project began late last year, more than 530 people - including apprentices and cadets - have worked to complete earthworks and other critical infrastructure to prepare the site for installation of the batteries.

“We’re building for our future - and the SEC is unlocking more renewable and affordable energy

for Victorians with one of the biggest batteries in the world,” the Premier said.

Next year, the hub will start storing excess rooftop solar and surplus energy from the grid, providing extra power at peak times to meet Victoria’s growing demand.

It will be connected to three Renewable Energy Zones, allowing more energy to connect to the grid.

More than 15,000 tonnes of rock has been extracted and will be reused to build a barrier around the site, landscaped with native vegetation.

The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub is the first project from the SEC’s initial $1 billion investment and is co-owned with renewable energy investor Equis Australia. This project will help deliver the SEC’s target of 4.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy generation and storage projects.

The state government announced the return of the SEC in 2022, promising to set up an office in the Morwell GovHub.

However, Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron says the SEC, which has historical ties to the Latrobe Valley, has been of no benefit to the region in the time since.

“In the same week the CEO of the SEC confirmed there is just one employee based in Morwell, we have the state government declaring ‘the SEC is back’,” he said.

“When Labor announced it would revive the SEC, it promised the SEC was coming back to Morwell and we were told there would be 59,000 jobs.

“Labor used the SEC as a dangling carrot for the Latrobe Valley and has taken advantage of the very real need for more employment opportunities in the region with an egregious grab for votes.

“The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub was already being developed by the private sector Labor has simply jumped on board and thrown $245 million in taxpayer funds at the project to become a minority shareholder.”

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Partnership: Federation University’s Nicola Pero, Vice Chancellor and President Duncan Bentley, Origin’s Erin Lord, OSMI’s Elizabeth Radcliffe, and Corio’s Nicholas Stirling.

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Federation University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley welcomed the partnership.

“As a regional university embedded in the Gippsland community for more than 50 years, Federation has a key role to play in Gippsland’s transition to renewable energy generation and delivery, in educating the clean energy workers of

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the future and in supporting the net zero targets for both the state and nation,” he said.

“Expanding the Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre in partnership with industry builds on the exciting work the University is already undertaking to make Gippsland the focal point for renewable energy training and research in the region.”

APRETC was first established at Federation’s Mt Helen Campus in Ballarat in 2021, in collaboration with industry and government, and supports the wind energy sector with specialised training.

APRETC is certified by the Global Wind Organisation and is the first facility in Australia to provide specialist training from a 20-metre-high replica wind tower.

In Gippsland, APRETC will provide training, education and research to support renewable technologies including hydrogen, geothermal, wind, and solar, along with the transmission, storage and social licence for renewable projects.

The centre’s expansion will build on a long history of energy generation in the Latrobe Valley and harness Federation University’s rich knowledge and research spanning hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, microgrids, battery manufacturing, and AI-advanced manufacturing.

LEADER of The Nationals, David Littleproud says energy bills across Australian households could have been lowered already, if Labor hadn’t been driven by an anti-gas ideology throughout its first term in government.

Mr Littleproud said he welcomed Senex’s $1 billion Atlas and Roma North gas project - announced in late June - but it could have been up and running by now.

“The Nationals back our gas industry and welcome Senex’s expansion, however, this project should have been given the green light much earlier, without Labor’s impossible price caps, codes of conduct and safeguard constraints,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Labor unnecessarily held up this gas project for more than 18 months with unprecedented intervention in the gas market and comprehensive approvals processes.

“Senex had planned for its gas project to reach 120 petajoules but the latest announcement will start with 60 petajoules.

“Despite being half the amount Senex hopes to reach, it is important to note that this is still 10 per cent of the annual east coast domestic gas requirements and will make an enormous impact.”

It comes amid industry fears Australia could soon have to start importing liquified natural gas, despite being one of the world’s largest exporters of gas.

“The implications of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) are clear - Australia’s energy market is on a knife-edge. Most of the eastern states are at risk of blackouts from this summer and reliability on gas is set to deepen over the next decade.”

Mr Littleproud said Labor’s all-renewables approach clearly can’t do it all, which is why a mixture of gas as well as nuclear energy is needed.

“Under Labor, 90 per cent of our baseload power will be forced out of our energy grid by 2035, without any guarantee of a like-for-like replacement,” he said.

“We want to be a country where we can reach net zero emissions with nuclear power as part of an energy mix, but not break our economy through Labor’s reckless renewables-only policy.

“The Coalition will soon be announcing what Australia’s energy mix would look like under a Dutton-Littleproud government, as well as the broader costings.”

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FEDERATION University Australia is strengthening its capability to support the renewable energy industry in Gippsland, with the expansion of its Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) to Eastern Victoria.

The announcement was made at the Gippsland New Energy Conference to explore the latest innovations in renewable industries.

APRETC will become a central hub for the delivery of renewable energy training and research in Gippsland, with a more than $2.6 million investment from industry partners Corio Generation, OSMI Australia, Iberdrola Renewables Australia and Origin x RES. This will fund 300 scholarships over the next 10 years, worth $1.6 million for students studying in the areas of Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Data Science, and Environmental Science, beginning from 2025. It will also support renewable energy research and repurposing spaces at Federation’s Gippsland campus in Churchill, where energy partners, researchers, students and the community can collaborate.

Federation will also recruit a Gippsland-based Associate Professor of Renewable Energy to help deliver a dedicated renewable energy program in Gippsland.

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Conference gave everyone a say

LIBERAL Party energy spokesperson Ted O’Brien seems to claim the nuclear issue was not discussed and that nuclear proponents were censored at the Gippsland New Energy Conference (The Age, 05/09/24).

In reality, there was an entire 90 minute session on nuclear - one of the longest of the conference.

There was 800 people at the conference - the attendance has quadrupled in just two years.

The attendees represented all parts of the energy ecosystem, including nuclear, coal-to-hydrogen and other forms of electricity generation and firming. Attendees were keen to understand the nuclear issue and listened to the discussion with an open mind, although I note that many of us came away even less convinced about the viability of a nuclear future than we were before the conference began.

Questions about the fact the proposed reactor site is on an earthquake fault line, where the water would come from to power the reactor (farmers?), how and where the radioactive waste would be stored and who responds in an emergency seemed to lack answers. Not to mention the incredibly ambitious timelines to stand up an entire nuclear industry in this country, and the exorbitant cost of nuclear energy, which would place upward pressure on energy bills for homes and businesses.

The people of Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley are willing to listen to any reasonable energy policy or ideas to ensure a prosperous future for our region. But we won't be used as a political football to serve the interests of others, and we are tired of being given false hope and sound bytes with little detail.

We are already seeing hundreds of jobs being created in a new energy landscape, and any proposal that slows this work down must be well considered and address our myriad concerns.

Andy McCarthy Mirboo North

Roses are red

HOW beautiful are the daffodils in the Morwell Rose Garden!

Many thanks to Latrobe City Council for the new areas in Matheson Park, Waterhole Creek and the Immigration Park.

Cheryl Wilson Hazelwood North

Similar views, different methods

OF course, Patricia Correa, ('We reap', LVE Opinion 04/09/24), current perpetrators of domestic violence are generally not in their 60s, 70s and 80s, but that doesn't mean the older dynamic were not similarly perpetrators when they were raising children.

Nor does it mean that "our generation" did not commit criminal acts, on an alarming scale, in earlier lives.

I was a teenager in the 60s, growing up in a privileged Melbourne suburb, and can say you really need to remove your rose-coloured glasses Patricia.

However, your prescription for raising respectful children is spot-on, and you and I are no different - until we get to corporal punishment.

Our children are apparently pillars of society, despite you and I taking opposite stances on the morality and value of assaulting children, in the name of discipline, both then and now.

Does the end result for us indicate your stance contains any validity at all?

On the other topic you raise, the letter from Neil Read, ('Look broadly', LVE, 28/08/24), may have had "a lot of common sense", but his strategy of copying that of "the former correspondent from Dandenong", for whom he has previously expressed admiration, negates all that.

Namely, throw plenty of mud around, but absolutely don't name your target of derision, and always imply you have the support of others, thereby attempting to deflect any possible comeback, but instead reflecting your own insecurity and weakness.

As for "barraging our dear readers", I guess it's only thus if they don't agree with you Neil?

And for one who is prepared to throw out accusations of someone else's lack of "moral and intellectual virtue", how does being an equal opportunity abuser fit in with that?

For unbelievably, those who may agree, or even have the temerity to disagree with you, may also only have "half a brain", which renders your lack of self awareness, ("I can tell BS when I see and hear it"), truly palpable.

John Duck Trafalgar

Have some heart

PAUL Christian is right to be appalled that Latrobe City Council is heartlessly refusing to

waive a parking infringement levied against his wife who was volunteering at a foodbank recently.

If any of our elected councillors were useful, they would now intervene and assist Mr Christian to have this fine overturned instead of letting the bureaucrats inflexibly apply the rules without consideration of context, fairness, and justice.

Nicholas Tam Traralgon East

Fabricated evidence

THE Minister for Health, Health Infrastructure and Ambulance Services, Mary-Anne Thomas' letter 'Building a better health system' (LVE 03/09/24) attempts to reassure readers that Victoria's health system is in good condition.

The facts unfortunately demonstrate that this is anything but the case.

According to an article published in last week's Age, in 2022/23 her department came within days of being unable to pay the staff and suppliers of the state's hospitals, resulting in her seeking an urgent $422 million cash bailout from the state Treasurer.

The record-breaking extra $1.5 billion she proudly mentions in her letter, that was set aside in this year's Budget, according to the article, was allocated on the condition that she would not seek any future hospital bailouts.

Since then the situation has hardly improved - according to the Age more than half the state's health services presently do not have 14 day cash supplies to cover their operating expenses.

Anyone who has seen an ambulance driving around town lately would have noticed various messages hand written on their sides advertising the plight of that service also - of them working long hours, being continually short staffed and undervalued for the important work they do.

Prior to the last election, Warragul was promised a new hospital to replace their 100+ year old rabbit warrened antique. Yet to date not a single sod of soil has been turned.

It's time for Labor to re-prioritise its spending on essentials: health, education and transport/ roads, particularly in regional areas, instead of investing huge amounts of taxpayer funds into unnecessary projects like the Suburban Rail Loop.

Greg Hansford Newborough

Inexcusable

PLEASE do not publish letters which excuse or advocate hitting children as a form of discipline.

Hitting a child is an assault.

Assault is illegal.

Publishing letters which excuse hitting children on the grounds that it was acceptable in earlier times is effectively approving violence against children who are legally entitled to protection and safety.

A review by the Australian Institute of Family Studies of research on physical punishment notes that physical punishment harms children, affecting cognitive, social, behavioural and emotional development, and does not promote long term positive behaviour.

Domestic violence is a serious problem in the community. Please do not publish letters that diminish the harm of physical abuse of children.

Marianne Robinson Churchill

Nothing but praise

I'VE been reading a story from the ABC about sexism faced by female paramedics.

Due to failed spinal surgery, I have had the need to require ambulances from Moe on numerous occasions.

Most of the time I need an ambulance, I get female paramedics. These ladies are kind, they're caring, and they do just as good a job as the male paramedics.

Garry Mitchell Yallourn North

Till debt do us part

IN the planning of his Republic, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato intended that it be founded on a myth which he admitted to be absurd, but he was rightly confident that the masses could be manipulated via state propaganda to believe it.

Thus, Plato laid down the pioneering concept that lying, even telling complete falsehoods ("useful fictions" as Plato called them) for the so-called benefit of the state is meritorious and even necessary.

A modern-day illustration of this concept is PM Anthony Albozo's broken promise (made on 97 separate occasions prior to the elections and

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not mentioned by him since) to reduce household electricity bills by $275 a year. So is the equally mythical claim made ad nauseum by our current Energy Minister, Chris 'Blackout’ Bowen, that "renewables are the cheapest form of energy."

Spare me.

If renewable energy is as cheap as Bowen claims, then he would surely risk being trampled underfoot by the influx of investors.

Yet investment in renewable energy is at its lowest in eight years, and investors struggle to see how they can make money on wind and solar without government subsidies propping it up like a house of cards that it is.

Thus, having failed to deliver cheap energy, the government has been forced to resort to cheap politics. Money that could of been given in tax cuts or paying down public debt and thus alleviating the cost of living crisis, is being used instead to disguise the truth that energy affordability has become dramatically worse under this sanctimonious Labor government that came to power promising the opposite.

Joseph Lis Morwell

The facts are plain to see

CONGRATULATIONS to regular LVE Opinion contributors Patrick Ansell, Patricia Correa and Joseph Lis. Your well worded articles are succinct, informative, accurate and right on the money.

Mr Ansell makes a very good point in saying "Who do they (politicians) really represent?"

(LVE Opinion, 04/09/24) Well that's very simple, they represent three people - "me, myself and I." They make outrageous promises before elections and once they are in, they inevitably renege on the deal.

That's typical of their selfish and dishonest behaviour.

They are only interested in one thing, and that is to line their own pockets for their own inflated, obscene gratification.

They all have their snouts in the the trough and will swallow as much pig swill as they possibly can, to bloat their ego and alleged importance.

As you have said so well Patrick, "Australia and Victoria are in trouble and the voter is to blame because they refuse to open their eyes and face reality."

This is a point that I and thousands of others have made and discussed on very many occasions.

I think the word that can be used in this instance is ad-infinitum!

Tina Turner sang with gusto a song that contained the lyric 'simply the best'. Well, this is simply the truth!

We have state and federal elections looming and have the chance to take a different course.

But the tree hugging Greenies led by another nuffie in Adam Bandt will play a large part in saying who will get to use the electric blanket more often in the king size Labor bed.

Many broadcasters and politicians in the know are predicting a hung Parliament. Oh dear, that would be a tsunami of more pain. Pain that we already have and don't want any more of.

Patricia Correa, once again you have written common sense and fact ('We reap', LVE Opinion, 04/09/24). I too gave my children and grandchildren a small smack on the legs when they were naughty. All that was hurt was their pride. They have all grown up to be wonderful human beings.

The opinion piece by Joseph Lis was also spot on the money.

You are quite correct when you say and I quote, "Latrobe Valley households and industry are being conned."

They sure are and I fear for family and lifelong friends who live the Valley... anywhere for that matter.

Ho hum, well if this is published, it is sure to bring a vitriolic, scathing, mind numbing, BS reply.

I wait in anticipation.

Oliver Bergens Dandenong

Know the signs

I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Australians who have once again embraced National Stroke Week, which ran from August 5 to 11 this year.

This year, we urged the community to keep looking at their loved one, their mate, their mum or dad, to ensure someone in every household and workplace in Australia can recognise the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing stroke.

We heard heart warming stories from every corner of the country, including a daughter who saved her dad’s life from 200 kilometres away after a series of unusual text messages, a mother and son who each had a stroke five years apart, and a man who was hitting a personal best time during Parkrun when he had a stroke and an off-duty paramedic saved his life.

These stories highlight the fact that stroke does not discriminate.

What we don’t see is the ripple effect strokes have on the community. They are felt by their family, friends and loved ones, for years to come.

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, and research tells us the number of working age people (aged 18-64) having strokes is increasing.

These people are not just numbers, they are mums, dads, sons and daughters. They have jobs and families and plans for the future.

While our national awareness week is over for another year, our efforts to educate the community must continue.

More than 445,000 Australians are living with the impact of stroke.

After a stroke, around 1.9 million brain cells die each minute.

In most cases, the faster a stroke can be diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of a good recovery.

Time saved equals brain saved.

I encourage the community to keep spreading the F.A.S.T. acronym all year round.

Knowing the F.A.S.T message and sharing it with your family and friends can be the first step in saving a life and avoiding ongoing disability.

It may be your own life or that of someone you love.

The F.A.S.T message will help you recognise the most common signs of stroke: Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

Arms – Can they lift both arms?

Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call triple zero (000) straight away.

Stroke is always a medical emergency.

Please know what to do when stroke strikes.

Think F.A.S.T. and act fast at the first sign of stroke.

Dr Lisa Murphy Stroke Foundation CEO

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Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues.

The editor Liam Durkin, reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation.

The Express does not publish letters from anonymous contributors.

Letters must include a phone number, email address and the author's hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity.

Readers are entitled to a right of reply to a letter directed at them.

While healthy debate is encouraged, the editor will use his discretion if he believes letters are becoming slagging matches between writers.

The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Latrobe Valley Express management or staff.

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Charter collaborates with future ideas

By KATRINA BRANDON

A NEW charter draft, created to help in the recruitment and retention of migrant workers in Gippsland, was presented at the Morwell Innovation Centre last month.

The charter, prepared by the Gippsland Regional Partnership and Federation University's Collaborative Evaluation and Research Centre (CERC), aims to address some of the regional workforce needs and ensure a smooth transition for migrant workers in Gippsland into job opportunities where their unique skillset can help fill gaps in the current workforce.

About 80 attendees from various groups and organisations interested in improving migrant job opportunities in the local and surrounding areas attended the charter draft conference.

Guiding principles within the draft charter include developing and maintaining a positive mindset toward people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds; promoting inclusivity and awareness of diverse communities; reducing language barriers; developing opportunities for broader community networking and connection; elevating and building upon good practices; and incentivising migrants to settle in regional areas.

CERC’s research featured six community workshops, interviews with 68 migrants and stakeholders, case studies on three businesses and a desktop review of migration services in Gippsland.

The CERC director, Professor Joanne Porter, said that in these workshops, migrants were asked what makes them leave regional areas. The workshops

looked at common themes as to why they wanted to live regionally and other factors that could help encourage more migrants to live in regional areas.

"A lot of it was around the liveability of Gippsland," Professor Porter said.

"They really were looking to embrace nature, were looking to embrace a regional lifestyle, that we shouldn’t just think about just individual people, we should think about employment opportunities for their partners as well because just bringing one person will lose them from this region."

Professor Porter said that some of the challenges found were that visa requirements (leading towards getting permanent residencies) were met with a lot of red tape and the English language barrier as "Aussie" English isn't taught during English lessons. Regional slang change-overs increased the difficulty of communication and functionality in the workplace and community.

Professor Porter told the Express that there were several things that the community, local government and employers can do to help in the short term. Some of these included having events or culturally diverse days.

Lifeline Gippsland's chief executive, Yaniesha Porter, said that as someone who comes from a migrant family but has been in Australia for a long time, she found that appearance was an additional barrier and that going into interviews, people would ask her where she learnt to speak English.

Professor Porter said that she hoped the charter would help resolve this type of experience, where migrants can be in a supportive environment and feel a sense of belonging in Gippsland.

V/Line tickets go digital

By STEFAN BRADLEY

YOUR paper ticket to the city, or another Gippsland town, will finally become digital this month.

Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams announced an electronic ticketing plan to simplify V/Line train and coach travel by giving passengers the option to display their tickets on their smartphone.

“Since the introduction of the regional fare cap, long-distance V/Line services have become more popular than ever before,” Ms Williams said.

“We’re always looking for opportunities to improve the passenger experience, and electronic ticketing will make it easier for passengers to access and display their tickets for their long-distance train and scheduled coach services.

“Passengers have told us that they want more

Modernised: V/Line customers will be able to display their tickets on their smartphone from File photograph next week.

options for how they receive their V/Line tickets and eTicketing means they can now be displayed on smart phones or printed at home.”

Available from Wednesday, September 18, the new electronic ticketing option will provide passengers with a link to their ticket via SMS or email when they make a reservation for a long-distance train or scheduled coach service, instead of visiting a staffed station to buy a ticket or have it mailed by post.

Regional spokesperson for the Public Transport Users Association Paul Westcott said it was long overdue for V/Line ticketing to modernise for the 21st century.

"The requirement to attend a staffed station to get your ticket, even if you booked it online, was extraordinarily old fashioned," Mr Westcott said.

The eTickets will be available on V/Line scheduled coach services as well as the Albury, Ararat, Bairnsdale, Echuca, Maryborough, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Warrnambool train lines.

Tickets can be added to a passenger’s Apple or Google Wallet, or downloaded as a PDF which can be printed at home and brought with them when they travel.

The tickets will also cover additional travel on Victoria’s public transport network, such as metropolitan trains, trams and buses, in the same way that a paper ticket currently does.

Passengers can still choose to collect tickets they have purchased online from their nearest staffed V/Line station, V/Line ticket agent, or premium Metro station, or have them sent via post before they travel.

In a media release, the government said "almost 200 extra weekend services" would be gradually rolled out in the coming years on V/Line, and since the regional rail cap was implemented, 31 million trips have been taken and "more than $80 million already saved by passengers".

Forum: Federation University’s Collaborative Evaluation and Research Centre Director, Joanne Porter, held a panel discussion on a new migrant charter guide alongside the Manager at Migration Services DJSIR, Damian Marquardt, Founder and Business partner of Regional Migration Australia, Kristie Morgan, acting deputy chair of Regional Partnerships Gippsland, Photograph: Katrina Brandon Farhat Firdous, and Federation University student Daniel Onovo.

Advocating the liveability of greater Latrobe region COMMENT

BY DAMIAN ANDREWS

IN the complex system of local government, a dedicated group has stepped forward to help protect the interests of Latrobe City residents.

As the newly elected president of Latrobe City Council Watch (LCCW), I am proud to introduce this organisation and its mission to the community.

LCCW, a division of Council Watch Victoria, is guided by three basic principles: elevate citizen voices, provide critical information, and encourage our local government to continuously improve its performance.

Our team brings diverse experience in strategic planning, collaboration, accountability and community engagement to these endeavours.

Our primary purpose is to ensure that the voices of Latrobe City residents are heard and respected.

For example, we supported the Moe Amateur Swimming Club's initiative to upgrade the local pool by outlining specific actions that Latrobe City Council can take to assist.

This shows how community involvement can shape council priorities.

Education is another crucial component of our mission.

We want to demystify local government processes, making them more accessible to both residents and councillors.

By evaluating documents such as the Latrobe City Council Plan 2021-2025, we

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assist the community in understanding the council's objectives and progress, allowing you to compare their performance to their own goals.

LCCW also acts as a conduit for communitygenerated ideas.

We started discussions regarding local tourism, offering new strategies to bring more visitors to our wonderful region.

Our mission includes encouraging a collaborative environment where community ideas contribute to the growth and development of communities.

As we approach the October 2024 municipal elections, LCCW encourages all residents to get involved in local issues.

You can connect and share with us on the Latrobe City Council Watch Facebook page.

In a diverse and lively region like Latrobe City, every voice must be heard and valued.

LCCW is ready to serve as your champions and advocates, ensuring that all residents' interests are prioritised in local governance.

Together, we can create a Latrobe City that genuinely benefits all of its inhabitants and is a positive beacon in Australia.

Damian Andrews is President of Latrobe City Council Watch NB: The Editor of Latrobe Valley Express, Liam Durkin, wishes to make clear Latrobe City Council Watch is a group set up to 'watch' what is going on in the Latrobe City community and not to judge or 'watch' the performance of council or current sitting councillors.

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Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the position of Administration Finance Officer to commence on 7th October 2024. This is an Education Support Employee Category B Level 2 position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified and/or experienced, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to provide the appropriate expertise in a range of finance and administrative abilities, and be able to provide assistance to the Principal whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check. Training in First Aid is preferable but not necessary.

A detailed position description and application requirements are available by accessing the St Joseph's School Trafalgar website at www.trafalgar.catholic.edu.au.

St Joseph's School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Applications close: 12/9/2024

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THEY DO SELL! DRIVE YOUR DOLLAR FURTHER Cars and Caravans are in demand

• Principal Statutory Planner Permanent Full Time • Student Planner - Temporary Full Time • Customer Services Officer Qualified - Latrobe Leisure Casual and Temporary • Commercial and Operations Manager Latrobe Regional Airport - Permanent Full Time • Learning & Development Administration Officer Temporary Part Time • Duty Manager Latrobe Leisure - Casual • Manager Business and Industry Development - Permanent Full Time • Enhanced Family Support Practitioner - Temporary Part Time • Learn to Swim Instructors - Casual Positions • School Holiday Program Facilitator - Temporary Part Time • Maternal and Child Health Nurse Casual Positions

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Loved brother-in-law of Rueben (dec.) and Val. Loved uncle of Glenda and Ian, Pauline and David, Maxine and David, Coral and Brian.

Mates have gone fishing BARTLEY, Rupert Charles.

Passed away peacefully at Baw Baw Views on 5 September 2024.

Aged 91 years Devoted husband of Maureen. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Nancy and Grant, Paul (dec.) and Beren, Robyn and Paul.

Cherished grandfather to all his grand and greatgrandchildren.

Loved Forever He had a good innings Please visit Latrobe Valley Funeral Services website for Rupert's Funeral arrangements.

BRODIE, Patrice Anne.

16/5/1961 - 29/8/2024.

Loved sister of Joan and sister-in-law of the late Hugh McGregor. Aunt to Cameron and Scott. Great Aunt of Taylor, Brodie, Lachlan and Hamish. Great great aunt of Jasper.

GIBSON, James R59881 NAVY The President, Committee and Members of the Traralgon RSL deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Service Member James and extend sincere condolences to his family.

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Passed away suddenly at home on 30 August 2024.

Aged 75 years Loving husband of Dianne.

Father of Roger and Andrew (dec.). Grandfather to Brad, Hayden and Matthew.

A true Fitzroy and Lions fan gone Rest In Peace Private Cremation.

Memorial at a later date.

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BROWNBILL, Keith OAM. The Committee and members of Advance Morwell are saddened by the passing of former Secretary and Life Member Keith Brownbill OAM. Over many years, he has made an invaluable contribution to Morwell and its community. His passion and commitment will be greatly missed.

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Applications are invited for the part-time position, 1 day per week of school counsellor to work at St Joseph's School, Trafalgar, starting term 4, 2024.

The successful applicant will possess either: a Certificate 4 in Youth Work; or a Certificate 4 in Pastoral Care; or a Certificate 4 in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care; or a Bachelor of Counselling Degree and have experience working within schools as a School Counsellor.

Experience in providing support to children and young people and their families to address social and emotional needs is desirable.

Applications for this position should include: ● Cover letter ● Current copy of resume ● Certified copies of qualifications ● Current Police check ● Current Working With Children Check ● Names and contact details of three referees ● Email application to principal@trafalgar.catholic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Friday, 13 September 2024 St Joseph's School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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GOODWIN (née Moulden), Glenys Emberson.

14/3/1938 - 4/9/2024.

Whose heart bloomed in her garden, Whose soul danced to every song, Forever dancing with you.

Passed away peacefully at Margery Cole, Wednesday 4 September 2024.

Aged 86 years Beloved wife of Jim for 61 years. Loved and loving mum to Rod and Judie, Daryl and Tan, Kathy and Travis and Janine and Ken. Cherished Nanny to Lisa, Kirsten, Tara and Connor; Marlee and Rob, Hayden and Carly, Brodie and Tiannah and Griffin; Damon, Jake and Chloe Wonderful Memories Great Nanny to her eight and 2/9ths great grandchildren.

Sadly missed forever in our hearts Many thanks to nursing and care staff at Yallambee.

IPSEN, Neil John.

2/9/1933 - 1/9/2024.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Neil.

Dearly loved husband of Bev, cherished dad of Ron and Julie, father-in-law of Yvonne and David.

Loving grandfather of Joanne and Andy, Jimmy and Sherrille, Adam and Sharon, Ellie and Chris.

Great grandfather of Rubie, Jack, Millie, Saxon, Logan and Rivah.

A Service to celebrate Neil's life was held in Castlemaine on TUESDAY (10 September 2024).

To watch a recording of the service please visit Neil's tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.

JONES, Frederick Graham.

Passed away peacefully on 4 September 2024 surrounded by family and friends at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul Aged 79 years Dearly loved husband of Jacqui (dec.). Father and father-in-law of Stephen and Wendy, Jamie, Tim and Sam, and Kylie. Adored Pop to all his grand and great grandchildren.

JONES, Graham.

Passed 4/9/2024.

Loved father of Tim and father-in-law of Samantha.

Sadly Missed MAIER, Vincent Hans.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health on 5 September 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 83 years Dearly loved husband of Heather (dec.). Much loved father and fatherin-law of Anna, Belinda, Carl, Susan and Jamie.

Adored Opa to 11 grand and 5 great grandchildren.

MITCHELL, Keith Malcolm.

Passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor Morwell Wednesday 4 September 2024.

Aged 92 years Dearest friend of Norma and Tim Mills (both dec.).

Special friend of Gary Mills, Carol Darby, Wayne Mills and Helen Knowles.

Special uncle to Jennifer, Jess and Stephen. Son of Emily and Charles (both dec.). Brother of Gilbert, Graeme, Colin, Leonard, Ray and Fay. A life well lived MUNRO, Myrt.

We are shocked and saddened by your sudden passing. Our rock, organiser and phone caller. A very special person, we are lost without you.

The Card 'Girls'.

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ROBBINS, Garry Desmond.

2/8/1941 - 5/9/2024.

Passed away peacefully, after a very short illness, with all his loving family together.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Ali, more than 34 wonderful years together, but not long enough.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Donna, Jason and Annie.

Adored Pa of Darci and Jenna.

A chapter completed a page turned A life well lived A rest well earned Son of Kevin (dec.) and Ellie (nee Curran) (dec.).

Loved older brother of Terry, Frank and Graham.

Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews and families.

He will be sadly missed TURNER (née Beinke), Carol Patricia.

Passed away at Latrobe Regional Health on 3 September 2024.

Aged 71 years Dearly loved wife of Grame (dec.). Much loved mother of Ben and Chrystal.

Adored Nanna to Alex and Dan.

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MAIER. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Vincent Maier will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Church St Traralgon on FRIDAY 13 September 2024) commencing at 1pm.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Traralgon.

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MITCHELL. The Funeral of Mr Keith Malcolm Mitchell will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (13 September 2024) commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

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CARR, Steve.

Sunrise 9/12/1968 Sunset 10/9/2021.

Grief, we don't talk about grief enough and it is the saddest and loneliest journey that you will take.

There is no right or wrong way to do it. It's simply the tax we pay on love. The only way around it is through it. It gets really messy because what they don't tell you about grief is that it never ends. People will be afraid to say their name around you in fear that this person has died as if some how you have forgotten. You will feel like you lost the privilege to say their name in everyday conversations because it's sad or depressing, they don't tell you that you're gonna hold on to the pain and grief because it's the only thing that makes you feel connected or that you won't only grieve the loss of this person but the loss of your old self and who you were before this person died. That you will grieve your future and your hopes and dreams.

Grief is a messy and awful place to be and it's an unfixable weight that you will carry around, but there is also so much beauty and wisdom. Grief is not a task to finish or something to move on from, but rather something that will alter your being changed, your way of seeing your way of life. It is love and you lived it, and it is grief and and you will carry it.

I'm not OK cos I miss you every single day.

Jodie.

MUNRO, Myrt.

Passed away unexpectedly at LRH 29/8/2024.

Beloved partner of Ches, mum to Tony, Peter and Kerry. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Myrt's Service held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, Traralgon.

THURSDAY (12 Septem- GREGORY, Robin David. ber 2024) at 1pm. Online 20/4/1961 - 10/9/2022. tributes and livestream will be available.

ROBBINS. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Garry Robbins will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on TUESDAY (17 September 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

Garry's Service will also be livestreamed to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming.

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GOODWIN. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Glenys Emberson Goodwin will be held at Traralgon Uniting Church, Park Lane, Traralgon on WEDNESDAY, (11 September 2024) commencing at 11am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Toongabbie Cemetery.

Glenys' Service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please visit our website.

Celebrate Glenys' life by wearing colourful clothes.

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WEEK 2 of finals action got underway at the weekend in the Gippsland League, and it was an eyebrow-raiser to say the least.

While some were fighting for their lives with the potential of elimination right on their backsides, others went in with a Grand Final berth on the horizon.

Peaking at the ultimate time, Warragul upset A Grade powerhouse Moe to advance to the big dance after defeating the reigning premier 63 to 51 at Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

The Gulls started in style, taking it to the minor premier and leading early 9 to 3.

Their lead went as large as 16-6 with no one able to hinder the impact of league-leading goal scorer Emma Ryde.

Moe did drag it back slightly to end the first quarter, outscoring Warragul 4-2 in the last two minutes, but still looked at an eight-goal deficit.

The Lions had to answer the bell, but the Gulls weren’t going to let them back in it that easy, managing the opening five of the first seven goals of the second term to extend their lead back over 10 goals.

Again, Moe put together a run to match Warragul’s intensity around the ball and pressure their attacks, outscoring the Gulls to conclude the first half but still down nine goals.

The Lions returned to the court with an edge and hungry to get themselves back into the match.

Opening the second half 13-5 is going to do wonders to bring that notion into reality, and the matchup was set ablaze with there suddenly only being a goal in it.

Warragul dug deep to push back against the rallying Moe unit and scored the next three goals to cushion their lead back to four goals, but were then immediately combatted by the Lions to bring it straight back to a one-goal margin.

Four of the last five goals by the Gulls ended the third term with Warragul ahead 44-40.

These are the moments players wait for - two possessed teams going down-to-the-wire in time for one more quarter of action.

Both were aware of this and went goal-after-goal each way in the opening minutes of the final term before Moe continued their mini runs of the second half and moved the game back to two goals with eight minutes remaining.

However, not about to let their best chance of positioning themselves best for the big one, especially against such an exceptional side, Warragul put their foot on the throat and went on a 14-4 run to conclude.

The Lions suffered their first loss in 525 days, having gone all of season 2024 undefeated (bar a draw to Bairnsdale in Round 14) and after running the table with the league and winning the premiership in 2023 after losing Round 1 to Morwell that year.

Moe are now forced to take the longer road in the hopes of securing back-to-back flags, with a Preliminary Final date set with Drouin this Saturday.

The Hawks defeated Bairnsdale on Sunday 52-43, blowing the Redlegs away after a one-goal game at three quarter time at Ted Summerton Reserve.

That leaves the top three on the ladder at the end of the home-andaway season still alive with two weeks remaining.

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Revelation 21:4 "(God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be NO MORE, neither mourning . . . or pain be anymore . . ."

Today is one year closer to togetherness again.

Can't wait.

Karen (Wifey).

WHITMORE, Rodney 'Rod'.

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

We will always Love you

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Remembering you on your Birthday. With love for always and forever Beth and family.

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Charlotte Ronchi Lilli Stobie Simone Turner Indigo Waugh Lucy Best

Isla McCarthy Madeleine Rodwell Ebonie Lee Ciara Fitt

HEYFIELD Megan Kelly Sammy Beha Jayde Parsons Jemma Birss Kheali Oldham

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Gippy Power season over FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND POWER

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND Power Boys lost a heart-breaking quarter final matchup against Dandenong Stingrays at the weekend 9.10 (64) to 7.16 (58).

The local under 18 side would have come into the game with an immense desire to defeat their opponents, who downed them only a fortnight ago in the final round of home-and-away action by 10 points.

It wasn’t the start Power would have been looking for out at ETU Stadium, as the Stingrays booted the opening six goals and didn’t see a blemish at the other end of the ground.

Power lifted in the second quarter with their season on the line, kicking four goals to none including two from Wil Malady and one from Moe’s Tom Matthews.

Halftime came and it was only a 15-point game despite the abysmal start from Power.

Opening the second half, it evened itself out in the midfield and no major score could be found for most of the opening 10 minutes of play.

Matthews booted his second to bring the game within seven points, before Dandenong responded quickly.

Traralgon’s William Brent snagged one minutes before the end of the third quarter to keep it under a goal heading into the final term.

It was anyone’s game now - but the Stingrays found time to nail another major within seconds of the fourth quarter starting.

Under 10 minutes to go and Alixzander Tauru sent one through for Power and it brought the margin to two points, but the Stingrays returned favour only minutes later - game and season over.

Gippsland Power Girls also played Dandenong Stingrays in a final at the weekend, but fell short 12.14 (86) to 2.5 (17).

It was the first women’s final in the club’s history out at Shepley Oval.

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Tales, tributes from across region

By STEFAN BRADLEY

WHAT’S important to a local community?

Is it a quality sandwich in Morwell?

You can say services or infrastructure - but what makes Gippsland unique is character. It’s not just the scenery - it’s the people and its history.

A former pig farmer, Jim Fairchild, is ensuring those local characters aren’t forgotten through his writing.

Mr Fairchild, born 1936, is living out his retirement in Maffra with his wife Lorrayne, having sold off the farming property in Tinamba.

Mr Fairchild’s first book is titled Curly Tales from an Old Boar’s Pen, which he published last year. He was so pleased with its unexpected success, that he was compelled to write a follow-up. Despite selling Curly Tales books at only two stores across Maffra and Sale, it sold nearly 200 copies.

“Which surprised me, because I haven’t attempted to sell it further away,” he said. Word of mouth does wonders. Readers were keen to learn about Mr Fairchild and his father, who became well-known for their pigs.

“This is not an autobiography about me, it’s not even a story about my dad, it’s about the things that happened along the way,” Mr Fairchild says of his first book.

A second volume, Fewer Curlies - More Characters, released earlier this year, has already received

Art show

MORWELL Art Group is holding its 2024 Art Show at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

The event will take place this weekend, starting Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 4pm.

Same times Sunday, September 15.

Artists will be holding demonstrations and viewing their work.

All welcome.

fantastic feedback. A superior sequel, perhaps?

There’s almost no stories about pigs, instead it’s about the people in Mr Fairchild’s life, including his relatives from the past 200 years, and locals he describes as “a little bit different”. He said that some of these tales were written years ago and others more recently, including cut content from the first book.

“With a bit of nonsense for good measure!”

Mr Fairchild said his favourite chapter is the 18th - ‘Saturday Lunch in Morwell’. Just two-anda-half pages long, Mr Fairchild details his quest to find a sandwich for his wife in Morwell.

“I really enjoyed writing it a long time ago, and thought it should go into print,” he said.

When this reporter spoke to Mr Fairchild about that first book, he was already in the midst of writing Fewer Curlies.

Is there more he’d like to say for perhaps a third book?

“I don’t know if I’ll get another book written. I’m 87. I’ll think about it - there’s a bit of stuff in my head and a bit written down so you never know what I might come up with,” he said.

Mr Fairchild’s books are available from the Maffra Newsagency and Collins Booksellers Sale.

Reminisce: Jim Fairchild with his first book.

Photograph: Stefan Bradley

computer course. Learn how to use your new camera with the photography course. Come along and enjoy a hobby and meet new friends in creative craft, cake decorating, knitting/crochet, sewing, mosaics, art, cooking or creative writing.

Language classes are also available in French, Italian, Spanish and Auslan.

Focus on your health and wellbeing with yoga, dance and stretch, tai chi, belly dancing and breath work classes.

Phone 5174 6199, email enquiries@tnlh.org. au, or drop into the office at 11-13 Breed Street, Traralgon to find out more.

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Spiritual centre

LATROBE Valley Spiritual Centre, (2 Avondale Road, Morwell).

Join us every Sunday for service, starting at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Guest speaker every week with demonstrations from an invited medium, followed by a cuppa and afternoon tea.

For enquiries, phone Amanda Webb on 0411 051 044.

Moe District Historical Society RENOWNED local teacher Brian McKenzie will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Moe District Historical Society, to be held Tuesday, September 24.

The society will be open on Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.

The public are welcome to attend the meeting at 2 High Street, Moe.

Gippsland Orchid Club

NEXT meeting will be held Thursday, September 12.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Traralgon Anglican Hall (100 Grey Street), commencing at 1.30pm.

New members are very welcome to learn the best methods of care for your orchids.

At the monthly meeting, the group has a ‘Mini Show’ where members can bring along their plants to be judged and perhaps win the ‘popular vote’.

The group also held its Winter Orchid Show at Mid Valley Shopping Centre on August 16 and 17.

Several members travelled to the Melbourne Orchid Show the following week, with a few awards going to Gippsland Orchid Club members.

The club is preparing for its Spring Show on October 4/5.

Once again, this will be held at Mid Valley Shopping Centre. The club thanks the centre for their generosity and assistance.

For additional information on the Gippsland Orchid Club, ring Pat on 0407 741 621.

Knitted Knockers

THE Traralgon branch of Knitted Knockers Australia presents an afternoon with Elvis and friends.

The tribute show will be held Sunday, November 24 in the function room at the Italian Australian Club (499 Princes Drive) Morwell.

Doors open at 1pm and cost is $30 per person.

Light afternoon tea, coffee, tea and water supplied.

All money raised goes to the Traralgon branch.

Drinks at bar prices. Lucky ticket prizes.

Cash only.

Only 300 tickets available and must be prepurchased. No ticket sales on the day.

To purchase tickets, phone 0408 501 338 or email knittedknockersausttraralgon@gmail.com

Life Skills Victoria

THE 40th annual meeting for Life Skills Victoria Inc will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the High Street Community Hub (4 High St, Moe) beginning at 6pm.

The group will celebrate the history of Life Skills Victoria. Supper and drinks will be provided.

Citizens of the Year

Four figures: Terry Grech was presented a certificate from Moe/Newborough Keenagers Club Vice President Pat Esse upon reaching 1000 sessions of table tennis.

Photograph supplied Register your attendance for catering purposes by emailing office@lifeskillsvic.com.au or phoning 5127 7999 by Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Chess results

BEN Jackson took advantage of the opportunities to complete the latest round at Latrobe Valley Chess Club, with four wins as well as two losses.

Careful technique used by Steve Ahern resulted in two wins and two draws.

Peter Bakker and Ian Hamilton finished the round with two quick wins and faced defeat when the opponent was too strong.

Emma Jackson forced two convincing results, but lost the games that determined the leader of the round.

Samantahea Juers returned to the competition and showed a competitive style although erred in key games.

Hannah Jackson was also back in the competition but had an early exit after three losses.

Gerrard Dyke showed form to win two games but failed to find the correct line of play in others.

Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more details regarding local chess.

Traralgon East Senior Citizens

ANNUAL meeting for the Traralgon East Senior

Citizens Inc will be held at 2 Matthews Crescent (corner of Campbell Street and Matthews Cres, Traralgon) on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Meeting commences at 10am.

This is an important meeting for the club and will include nominations for the executive as well as committee members.

Moe/Newborough Keenagers

TERRY Grech was presented with a certificate for reaching 1000 sessions of table tennis with Moe/Newborough Keenangers.

Terry was presented with a certificate from club vice president Pat Esse.

Terry joined Keenagers 2007 and has been an active member ever since.

Terry has been a committee member since 2016 and became a life member in 2022.

Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House

ENJOY a new hobby, learn a new skill. Now is the perfect time to join the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House for fun, friendship, and learning.

Term 4 commences on October 7. Have a chat with Meagan about which class would best suit you.

Perhaps you would like to build your confidence with technology by registering in the basic

LIONS Club of Moe are once again seeking nominations for the Moe/Newborough Citizens of the Year Award.

There are two categories, one for Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year for ages between 12 and 25 years, and Australia Day Citizen of the Year.

Both these awards will be presented on Australia Day at Gippsland Heritage Park, Moe. All nominations must either be a resident of the Moe/Newborough area or have contributed and demonstrated outstanding service to the Moe/ Newborough community in a voluntary capacity.

Closing date for nominations is November 1, 2024.

For further information or for a copy of the nomination form, see Lion Robert Sharrock, who can be reached via 0497 299 719 or maroby@ bigpond.com, or Lion Alli Stewart (0407 230 044), email alli.stew@outlook.com

Appreciation breakfast VIRTUE Homes will host a Trade Appreciation Breakfast tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 12) at the Virtue Homes carpark (41-45 Standing Drive, Traralgon).

The event has been set up in support of RUOK Day.

You can be a part of Community Corner IF you are a community group and have any news items you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@lvexpress.com.au You can address the correspondence to Editor, Liam Durkin.

Please write ‘Community Corner’ in the subject line and nothing else.

Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue.

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Melbourne, Mystics starting to shine Heyfield beats Churchill in rematch,advancesthrough NETBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

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THE North Gippsland netball Grand Final teams have been decided after an incredible Preliminary Final at the weekend.

After facing each other in the first week of finals, Churchill would once again meet Heyfield, this time in a Preliminary Final.

Despite going the long way around after losing the Qualifying Final by a goal, Heyfield had the home court advantage, with the third week of finals being played at Gordon Street Reserve.

Wanting to get revenge, the Kangaroos certainly looked the goods coming into the battle, knowing they had beaten the Cougars previously this season.

Heyfield took a slight advantage in the early stages of the match, despite both sides going toe-to-toe in the opening two quarters.

Churchill were first on the board, but it didn’t take long for Heyfield to get the scoreboard back in their favour.

After the first two terms, the Kangaroos entered each break with a lead of just a couple of goals.

It was do-or-die for Churchill, who continued to trail in the third term, but things began to get out of hand.

Despite coming into the game as the lower seed, the home side put the pedal to the metal, piling on multiple goals, deflating the Cougars in a matter of minutes.

Their grip on the game was so strong that they had extended out to a 12-goal lead at one stage, before the Cougars pegged them back a few to go into the last quarter 10 goals off the pace.

There was simply no answer. Churchill tried their best to stake a comeback, but whatever they did was matched by the Kangaroos. So much so, that a run of play saw four consecutive turnovers, two from each side.

Churchill came late, but it was too late, going down by nine goals, seeing Heyfield through to the Grand Final.

The Kangaroos will face Sale City, who have survived 2024 undefeated, and will be looking to finish it off with one more win at Gaskin Park this Saturday.

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BY TOM HAYES

TRARALGON basketball export Jade Melbourne has had an enjoyable return to the WNBA with Washington Mystics.

Returning to the US as an Olympic bronze medallist, Melbourne began to show some more on the court in the big league.

Heading into the Olympic break, the Mystics had a 6-19 win-loss record, but since then in their last 10 outings, they have improved significantly.

Coming back to the league wasn’t the easiest for Washington, but Melbourne seemed to hit the ground running, working in many different aspects.

The team lost their opening three games after the Olympics, seeing the record stoop to 6-22, however Melbourne performed admirably.

She put up 10 points in nine minutes in her first game back against the Minnesota Lynx, then had a more all-round performance in the return game, putting up four points, three rebounds and two assists.

In the last loss of the streak, Melbourne put up five rebounds in Washington’s loss to Melbourne’s former side, Seattle Storm.

The Mystics then recorded three consecutive wins to counter their losing streak.

They began their own streak with a six-point win over the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 80-74.

Melbourne only managed one point, one rebound, and two assists.

When Washington was due to face the Storm again, Melbourne recorded another five points, as well as a rebound and an assist in the two-point win, 74-72.

They then made it three wins in a row, improving their record to 9-22, in a four-point win over Chicago Sky. Melbourne tallied just the single assist in 10 minutes on the floor, but nonetheless, the Mystics won 74-70.

Washington’s form saw a momentary dip, with a loss to Connecticut Sun. Melbourne was again prominent from all facets, scoring six points, as well as putting up two rebounds and three assists.

This was then followed by another two wins, beginning with a four-point win over the Dallas Wings, where Melbourne scored five points and provided four assists.

In the second win of the streak, Melbourne could only register a single assist, but nonetheless, the Mystics had five wins in their last six games after they defeated the Phoenix Mercury 90-77.

Most recently, Melbourne recorded an impressive nine points in a loss to the Lynx. Playing just 14 minutes, Melbourne also collected two boards.

Melbourne's WNBA season will come to a close on Friday, September 20.

With five games to go in Washington's season, their final game will be against the Indiana Fever, as they hope to improve on their 11-24 record.

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BADMINTON LATROBE VALLEY

A Grade Home & Away – Grand Final Glen-Cowwarr 8 270 Def Glengarry 3 209 B Grade Home & – Grand Final Flynn Gormy 9 299 Def Flynn Fire 3 264 A Pennant – Round 17 (Final Round) Leopards 10 239.5 Def Panthers 4 220.5 Lions 9 228.5 Def Pumas 5 220.5 Bye Tigers Team PBW L For Agst % Leopards 143 130.565.5 3286.5 2940 112 Panthers 143 109.586.5 3137 3031.5 103 Pumas 143 86 110 3033 3185 95 Lions 134 85 97 2852 2935 97 Tigers 134 65 117 2789.5 3006.5 93 B Pennant – Round 17 (Final Round) Kites 10 232.5 Def Eagles 4 210 Owls 10 243.5 Def Hawks 4 202 Falcons 12 244 Def Magpies 2 188 Bye Ravens Team PBW L For Agst % Kites 15 2 132 78 3411 3099 110 Eagles 15 2 121 88 3344 3165.5 106 Hawks 15 2 109 101 3314 3295.5 101 Owls 15 2 100 110 3209.5 3290.5 98 Ravens 14 3 88 108 2954 3152.5 94 Falcons 14 3 85 110 3081 3112 99 Magpies 14 3 78 118 2964.5 3163 94 Summer Pennant Starts Tuesday 8 October Through To 10 December If Interested In Playing Please Email Garry Silvester, Blueloosa@Hotmail.com

FOOTBALL TRARALGON & DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sunday, September 1 at Traralgon Recreation Reserve Grand Final

Under 15: Combined Saints 4.2, 4.2, 5.8, 8.11 (59) def TEDAS 1.0, 5.2, 6.5, 7.5 (47).

Combined Saints - Goals: K Thorley 3, L Seeber 2, Q Ross, F Rowley, C Van der Meer. Best: None selected. TEDAS - Goals: Not supplied. Best: None selected.

Under 13: Police Boys 2.0, 3.0, 3.0, 4.0 (24) def South Side 1.2, 1.4, 1.4, 2.5 (17).

Police Boys - Goals: N Edgar, B Patton, J Sedqwick, E White. Best: None selected.

South Side - Goals: L Geary, C Pollard. Best: None selected.

Under 11: TEDAS 1.4, 1.8, 6.10, 6.13 (49) def Combined Saints 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0).

TEDAS - Best: J Heily, A Reid, A Aitken, L Pass, T Wilhem, L James. Combined Saints: None selected.

Sunday,August 25 at Apex Park,Traralgon Preliminary Finals Under 15: Combined Saints 2.3, 5.5, 9.5, 11.8 (74) def West End 2.2, 4.6, 8.9, 10.0 (69). Combined Saints - Goals: F Rowley 3, N Archibald 2, L Seeber 2, O Wilkins 2, F Gore, C Van der Meer. Best: K Thorley, F Rowley, O Wilkins, T Colaciello, A Stanistreet, Q Ross. West End - Goals: K Hart-Theissling 3, B Stevenson 3, L Nicholls 2, W Edgar, L Henry. Best: K Hart-Theissling, L Bastin, C Tatchell, B Stevenson, L Nicholls, W Edgar.

Under 13: South Side 1.2, 2.2, 5.3, 9.3 (57) def TEDAS 1.1, 1.3, 2.5, 3.5 (23). South Side - Goals: S Darby 2, C Pollard 2, T Benbow, G Deng, H Harle, H Macpherson, T Shaw. Best: None selected. TEDAS - Goals: J Poursanidis 2, B Pasquill. Best: T Adams, B Cooper, M Chan, D Wood, B Sykes, H Kurrle.

Under 11: Combined Saints 3.0, 4.0, 4.1, 5.1 (31) def Yinnar 0.1, 2.1, 2.1, 2.2 (14).

Combined Saints - Goals: H McMahon 3, X Szkwarek 2. Best: X Szkwarek, H McMahon, H Rawson, M Blackford, L Flowers, A Ross.

Yinnar - Goals: H Brighton, C Visser. Best: A McCulloch, C Hopkins, E Benson, H Brighton, D Young, M Russell.

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GOLF CHURCHILL & MONASH

Monthly Medal Saturday 31st August 2024.

A Grade Winner: C. Waring 16 72 Nett B Grade Winner: W. Sutton 25 74 Nett C Grade Winner: R. Welsh 28 70 Nett Medal Scratch: N. Lugton 81 D.T.L: 1. T. Webb 74, 2. M. Brereton 74, 3. P. Smart 74, 4. G. Sanders 74, 5. N. Lugton 75, 6. D. Byers 75,7. Ad. West 75, 8. M. Soppe 75, 9. D. Burridge 75 N.T.P: 3rd R. King, 5th P. Smart, 12th P. Bolding, 14th R. Noordam Putts: R. Welsh 24 Birdies: P. Bolding 12th, P. Smart 3rd Target Hole: T. Webb Tuesday 3rd September Monthly Medal.

Medal Winner: S. Caldwell 22 82 Scratch: S. Caldwell 104 Putts: L. Brent 34, M. Ryan 34, L. Van Rooy 34 D.T.L: L. Van Rooy 86 N.T.P: 12th L. Van Rooy, 5th S. Caldwell, 14th C. Stevens MIRBOO NORTH

Saturday 7th September. Stroke, A Grade: S Woodall (11) 69 nett, B Grade: G Dawson (16) 68 nett, DTL: T Baker, P Draper 71, N Bickerton, D Jerram 72 c/b.

NTP: 4th T Bradshaw, 6th R Matthews, 13th T Bradshaw, 16th G Dawson, Birdies: 6th T Whitelaw, Star medal winner: N Bickerton 72 c/b MOE

Sunday, 01 September 2024 OPEN Sunday Medley Stableford Grade A Winners: Devent, Anton (9) 28 Place Getters: Lee, Shaun 27 Wednesday, 04 September 2024

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY 9 HOLE Stableford Grade A Winners: Lee, Judy (39) 14 Wednesday, 04 September 2024 WOMEN'S STROKE - MONTHLY MEDAL Grade A Winners: Borg, Kathy (21) 77 Grade B Winners: Thompson, Pat (29) 77 Place Getters: Beath, Joy 78 Donaldson, Leanne 79 C/B Nearest to Pin: 4th Joy Beath Target Hole: Kathy Borg Myster Sixes: Leanne Donaldson Putts A Grade: Leanne Donaldson (29) Putts B Grade: Joy Beath (32) Thursday, 05 September 2024 OPEN Medley Stableford Grade A Winners: Stirzaker, Jason (9) 39 Grade B Winners: Ayton, Kevin (13) 43 Grade C Winners: White, Rodney (16) 42 Grade D Winners: Tsebelis, Peter (21) 39 C/B Place Getters: Allen, Ray 39 C/B, Ray, Michael 39 C/B, Van Der Meulen, Luke 39, Stansbury, Les 38 C/B, Boyce, John 38, Goodwin, Barry 38 C/B, Hibbs, Steven 38, Harland, Bob 37 C/B, Winters, Jamie 37, White, Lockie 36 C/B, Garlick, Karl 36 C/B, VAN BAALEN, Simon 36 C/B, Hayes, Albert 36 C/B, White, Darren 36, Dow, William 35 C/B Great Score: Jason Stirzaker (Birdie) @ 8, John Boyce (Birdie) @ 8, Craig Dunstan (Birdie) @ 14, Joel Poole (Birdie) @ 8 Nearest to Pin: 4th Bob Harland, 8th Steven Hibbs, 14th Robert Mayo Friday, 06 September 2024 WOMEN'S BOWL Type : Four-ball Aggregate Stableford Winners: Kym Skinner, Jill White & Maree Thompson, Mirboo Nth. A grade winner: Karen MacGregor, Trafalgar B grade winner: Corena Boers, Morwell Saturday, 07 September 2024 Stableford

Grade A Winners: Robertson, Jenna (7) 33 C/B Place Getters: Borg, Kathy 33 Saturday, 07 September 2024 Alan Cairns Memorial Monthly Medal Type : Stroke Overall Winners: Veenman, Laurie (9) 69 Medal Winner Grade A Winners: Veenman, Laurie (9) 69 Grade B Winners: Ayton, Kevin (12) 70 C/B Grade C Winners: O'Farrell, Kevin (19) 75 C/B Place Getters: Buckman, Peter 70, Kurrle, Ryan 71, Colvin, Anthony 72 C/B, Harber, John 72, Stephens, Simon 73 C/B, Stephens, Peter 73 C/B, Babet, Alain 73, Malone, Todd 74 C/B, Wilson, Lee 74 C/B, Weir, Charles 74 Gross Winner: Aaron Bassman 74 Great Score: Ryan Kurrle (Birdie) @ 8, Joel Poole (Birdie) @ 8, Tony Johnson (Birdie) @ 14, Paolo Calabrese (Birdie) @ 8, Dale Collings (Birdie) @ 14 Nearest to Pin: 4th Simon Stephens, 8th Whitney Hiriaki, 14th Charles Johnson Mystery Sixes Prize Winner: Joel Poole MORWELL

4th September 2024 - Women's Stroke Monthly Medal Medal Winner: I Yoshimura 76 nett DTL: C Boers 77 nett NTP: 2nd C Boers 8th D Vuillermin 11th I Yoshimura 15th N Te Paa Count Putts: N Te Paa 29 putts YALLOURN

Ladies Thursday 5/9/24 Ladies 18 Hole Par Event Winner: Lyn McAlister (20) +3 DTL Judy Budge (48) -1, Evelyn Graske (42) -2 NTP: 8th Lyn McAlister, Target hole: 12 Betty Dobson, 14th Sue Riches, 16 th Heather Ware.

Rampant season comes to a close SALOON RACING

By TOM HAYES

RECENTLY completing their latest saloon racing seasons were Traralgon brothers Jack and Tom Braz.

The season just passed presented some new challenges for the pair, as they would no longer be driving in the same class, as 18-year-old Jack progressed up into the senior Men’s Standard Saloon class.

Jack seemingly moved into a higher class without any troubles, winning at Bairnsdale and coming runner-up at Rosedale throughout the season.

Competing with seasoned drivers, Jack also completed a fourth place finish in the Victorian State Title.

His most remarkable moment of the season however was when he took out the Victorian Standard Saloon Super Series, which saw him travel all over the state, stopping in places such as Wahgunyah, Wangaratta, Alexandra, Nyora, and Rosedale.

As first seasons in such competitions go, this certainly was one to look back on, impressing as the season continued.

Jack admitted the step-up in class meant that the competitiveness and speed was turned up a notch. “(It was) hard to pass and (there was) a lot more cars in the races,” he said.

“I had my best season ever in Speedway for my first year in Men’s. I keep trying to improve my driving from one race meeting to the next, also learning more about how to set up the car for different tracks… and engine building.”

Sixteen-year-old Tom’s stock continued to rise,

Crowned: Tom Braz receives his trophy for winning at Rosedale Speedway.

Photographs: Image Worx

taking his racing to the next level in the Junior Standard Saloon class.

He tallied multiple wins and seemed to thrive on local tracks including Bairnsdale and Rosedale specifically. Tom also took out the Skidz NextGen Standard Saloon Showdown - a series of four meetings.

Decorated: Jack Braz had an exceptional first season in the Men’s Standard Saloon.

He won on club points at Bairnsdale and Rosedale for a junior driver.

Unlike his brother, Tom got unlucky during the Victorian Junior State Titles. It’s reported he suffered a flat tyre which put him out of contention, which might’ve been a relief for other drivers.

His best moment of the season was when he went

back-to-back, winning two races in two days at Rosedale Speedway for the Colin Stewart Memorial.

“I had my best season ever in juniors,” Tom said.

He told the Express that next season he hopes to “be more patient, pick the right times to pass the other competitors, and make sure my bonnet clips are in which I forgot a few times this season”.

Heading into his last junior season, Tom looks forward to the challenge ahead.

“It will be my last year in juniors. I would love to finish at the pointy end of the Victorian State Title, that would be fantastic,” he said.

“When I go into Men’s, I’ll be racing with my brother again, which will be competitive and fun.”

The boy’s father, Robert, was proud of their efforts after yet another long and progressive season.

“We had a fantastic season. It was a huge effort, keeping two cars on the track all year, countless of hours in the sheds with the boys, and Mum taking care of all the other stuff like packing race gear, helmets, lunches, logbooks, as well as towing (the cars) all around Victoria, she does a fantastic job,” Robert said.

“We completed 28 race meetings for the season… as parents, we could not be prouder of the boys, what they have achieved, especially in the short amount of time they have been in the sport.”

Jack, Tom, and Robert would all like to thank all for their assistance, particularly: Traralgon Tyre Service, Burson Auto Parts Traralgon, Gippsland Signs, Traralgon Gippsland Dyno Tuning, Oliver Panel Beaters, Autobarn Traralgon, and the Dennis, Galagher, and Haley families.

LocalsrepresentedatCountryRacingVictoriaawardsnight HORSERACING

LOCAL jockey Thomas Stockdale has been named Country Racing Victoria Jockey of the Year.

Stockdale was presented the Neville Wilson Medal at Country Racing Victoria’s awards night, capping off a stellar season.

The 25-year-old rode 86 winners from 512 starts in 2023/24.

His best ride came in the Country Discovery Final, winning the $500,000 race on Good Friday aboard Savannah Cloud.

He beat Billy Egan and 2021 Traralgon Cup winning jockey Jamie Mott for premiership honours by three winners.

Upon accepting the award, Stockdale said he was honoured to take out the country premiership.

“It’s something that I’m really proud of, I’ve been working so hard to get traction and I finally found it,” he said.

“To take out the premiership and have my family here on the night is something really special.”

Stockdale joins an illustrious list of previous winners, including late Gippsland great Peter Mertens.

Representatives from Moe and Latrobe Valley (Traralgon) racing clubs converged on the Melbourne Exhibition Centre for the occasion, gathering with industry partners.

The event heard from Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines, who is set to officially open the new pavilion at Moe Racing Club next week.

Moe had its most recent meeting cancelled due to high winds (scheduled for Monday, September 2).

Great guns: Country Racing Victoria Jockey of the Year, Thomas Stockdale. Photographs supplied Shadow Minister for Racing and Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull was also present at the awards night, as was Latrobe Valley Express journalist Liam Durkin.

Durkin was nominated for a media award for his work covering racing in Gippsland.

As one of three finalists for the Jack Styring Country Racing Victoria Media Award, Durkin had to settle for a podium finish to deserved winners Fiona Blair and Grace Ramage from the Ladies Who Punt podcast.

Can’t win ‘em all: Latrobe Valley Express journalist Liam Durkin (left) was named a finalist in the Country Racing Victoria media awards. He is pictured with mum Maria, brother James and dad Sean.

St Paul’s caps off successful year at Equestrian Champs EQUESTRIAN

Top marks: St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School student, Phoebe Cavill was named overall state champion in Senior Preliminary Photographs supplied Dressage.

THE St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Equestrian team has had a busy and successful year, finishing in 11th place out of 164 schools at the recent Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships.

Three students qualified for the nationals after the event, held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

Among the highlights, Phoebe Cavill (Year 10 Traralgon Campus) claimed the title of overall state champion in Senior Preliminary Dressage.

She placed fifth in the first test and first in the second test which culminated in the overall championship win.

Earlier in the year, the St Paul’s Traralgon team of Layla Young, Stella Cardillo and Phoebe Cavill won the team section of the Stratford Interschool Event.

Participation in Equestrian at St Paul’s offers students more than just athletic pursuits. It fosters community engagement, cultivates crosscampus friendships and promotes their wellbeing outdoors, making it a valuable co-curricular activity.

Trio: St Paul’s Traralgon’s Stratford Interschool Event team: Stella Cardillo (Year 9), Phoebe Cavill (Year 10) and Layla Young (Year 7).

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Caleb’s comeback 12 months in the making FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

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Plenty to smile about: TTU footballer Caleb Michie is preparing to play in his first Grand Final, 12 months after injury robbed him of the chance to do so.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

CALEB Michie never lost a game playing for TTU last season.

He never played in the premiership either.

After playing 13 of a possible 18 games in 2023, fate dealt him a cruel hand both figuratively and literally.

While the Bombers celebrated their first flag in close to 20 years, Michie was confined to the side lines, the result of an injury to his hand sustained a fortnight earlier.

Watching on as his teammates lifted the premiership cup was undoubtedly a tough pill to swallow, but with the Bombers into another Grand Final and Michie injury free, the big man is counting his blessings.

“I’m grateful for where I am now, we are back in the same spot and this time I’m not injured,” he said. “(It’s) pretty surreal, missed out last year (which was) heart breaking for myself, but this year, hopefully we can get the chocolates and I can get my first medal.”

The second-year Bomber enjoyed a much less stressful semi-final this time around, with TTU disposing of Yallourn Yallourn North with relative ease.

“That was a relief, all the boys were saying to get subbed off in the last five minutes to make sure that you can get your name in for next week, because we knew we’d locked it up when we were up by 50 points,” Michie told the Express.

Michie spent most of last summer on the recovery

trail, and said he wasn’t taking any chances to make sure he was back in time for Round 1.

“I had a ‘manage injury first’ approach, just make sure every niggle in my body was right and stay within the limits of myself, work from that,” he said.

“The hand has been harder than I thought (to recover from), because I lost about 50 per cent of my strength in my left arm after I broke my hand, it’s still not the same but getting back to what it used to be.

“Gotten to the point now where the body's feeling good, head's feeling good.”

Michie has played another 13 games this season, kicking 17 goals playing as a hybrid key position at either end of the ground.

His hard luck story of last year adds to the many often seen during Grand Final week.

For Michie, the only game he missed between Round 15, 2023 and Round 6, 2024 was in fact the Grand Final.

Speaking about the events of last year, a candid Michie knew he was in trouble on semi-final day.

“I went for the ruck against Foaty (Woodside ruckman Ryan Foat), it felt like a brick had crushed my hand when I hit the ball, that’s when I knew something was up,” he recalled.

“The Thursday night before the granny, I knew I just couldn’t do it, they ruled me out about 10 minutes before they announced the teams in the rooms.

“I really wanted to play but I went and saw the hand surgeon the Thursday before I came to training and he was like ‘look, you can either play and damage your hand even more and have lifelong complications’.”

Michie was given the opportunity to prove his fitness, which only reinforced what he already knew in his heart.

“I was getting put in positions to show I could mark the ball,” he said of the last training session.

“Puda, last year’s coach Jamie Aitken, was pelting the ball at my hand. I just couldn’t do it. Deep down I knew it wasn’t going to happen (get the all clear).”

Michie still had the chance to get a premiership medal himself, as he was offered an ultimatum to play for the TTU reserves.

He declined, saying he didn’t feel right about taking the place of someone who had been with the team all year.

Instead, he did the running for the seniors. His replacement for the Grand Final jumped ship just a few weeks after the game.

Michie played a hand in getting his team to last year’s Grand Final, kicking two important goals in an 18-point semi-final victory.

For this part, he may have rightly felt every bit a premiership player.

Unfortunately though, they only hand out medals to the players and coaches on Grand Final day.

One of those players was his older brother, Liam.

The pair had taken something of a gamble by joining TTU as a package deal at the end of 2022, without any direct connection to the club.

Their dad, Brad Michie, and uncle Glenn Michie, both enjoyed stellar careers in and around Gippsland.

Caleb is the only one left without a flag, and said joining his brother on the premiership dais had been a huge motivating factor.

“I was good to see my brother win last year. I won’t lie, I shed a few tears when I saw him get his medal,” Caleb said.

“Last year that’s all we were talking about ‘imagine if we won one together’, it has been all over my mind, it would be a great feeling.”

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Woodside’s truly unique history chops, changes

FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY LIAM DURKIN

BEFORE becoming the Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester could be found running around in local footy.

A young Chester played for Won Wron-Woodside, winning a reserves premiership in 1986 around about his 19th birthday.

Won Wron-Woodside forms part of the complicated story that is the Woodside District Football-Netball Club seen today in the North Gippsland FootballNetball League.

While some clubs may have changed locations over time, it is unlikely any have shifted to the extent Woodside has.

Despite all the changes, Woodside is back to where it all started… sort of.

It is playing football and netball in the town of Woodside itself - which hasn’t always been the case.

Woodside was a single football club until merging with nearby Won Wron in 1982.

The Woodside Blues were a dominant force in the late 1940s and early 1950s, taking six consecutive Alberton FNL premierships back to Woodside Recreation Reserve from 1947 to 1952.

Won Wron didn’t fare nearly as well, struggling for years without once saluting on Grand Final day.

As Won Wron-Woodside however, they enjoyed success, with a premiership in 1994.

Future AFL Number 1 draft pick Anthony Banik played his first senior game as a 14-year-old for

Won Wron-Woodside in 1987, kicking three goals against Yarram.

It was said Kevin Sheedy got word of this kid from the bush, and sent down an Essendon recruiter to scout him out.

Ironically, Banik ended up going to Richmond, the club Sheedy had played more than 250 games for.

In and around all of this was a club known as Devon-Welshpool, itself a merged entity.

Devon merged with Welshpool in 1995, and at the end of the next season, Devon-Welshpool and Won Wron-Woodside combined.

Amazingly, four clubs became one.

Even more amazingly, the new team took in a catchment of 50 kilometres and two municipalities, from Welshpool in South Gippsland Shire to Woodside in Wellington Shire.

Originally known as East Coast Allies, the name was changed to Devon-Welshpool-Won Wron-Woodside to incorporate and recognise all four clubs.

DWWWW won three flags, the most recent of which was remembered with a 20-year reunion last year.

The changes didn’t stop there however.

In a dramatic situation, the mostly Won WronWoodside section of DWWWW, advocated for a move out of Alberton and into the NGFNL. Another section of the club relented, and in an extraordinary move, part of DWWWW broke away to form Woodside District which currently competes.

DWWWW has been in recess since 2017, while Woodside District has prospered.

While there is still some conjecture about whether

Historic: Brad Dwyer, Corey Janseen and Damien Kerr celebrate Woodside’s last senior premiership, of sorts, won by DWWWW in 2003. Kerr is a former playing-coach of Morwell.

Photograph supplied

or not premierships won by DWWWW can be counted as Woodside flags, the Wildcats include them as part of their history.

As Devon, Welshpool and Devon-Welshpool existed without the assistance of Woodside or Won-Wron Woodside, the history of those clubs is set aside.

Home grounds of the former clubs were Alberton West Recreation Reserve (DWWWW and Devon), Arthur Sutherland Reserve (Welshpool) and WonWron Rec. Remnants from a time past are still visible at those grounds.

'Macca' Banik played for DWWWW in the most recent 'Woodside' flag of 2003.

Speaking at last year's reunion, he and current

Woodside president Ash Walpole said they would love nothing more than to see a Woodside flag.

“Hopefully in 10 year’s time we can have a 30-year Allies and a 10-year Woodside (premiership reunion),” Walpole said.

“They can forget about us and move on,” Banik said laughing.

“Would love it, would be a great thing.”

Woodside will enter the NGFNL Grand Final with its senior and reserves teams participating.

This will be the first time the Wildcats have made a reserves Grand Final in their modern incarnation.

Adding another layer to the story, their reserves opponent, Yallourn Yallourn North, are also a merged entity.

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Stars announce coaches, Solomon earns selection NETBALL GIPPSLAND STARS

BY TOM HAYES

THE Gippsland Stars recently announced they would field a VNL Championship side for the 2025 season, revealing the coaching staff for the inaugural season.

Karen Meredith was announced to be the VNL Championship coach for the Stars. She has a plethora of coaching experience at a number of VNL programs.

Her ties to Gippsland are true, as the lead coach at the Eastern Talent Academy in Gippsland.

Meredith is currently the head coach at Pakenham Lions.

Gippsland Stars Under 23 assistant coach, Stacie Gardiner, will take the next step, becoming the assistant coach of the Championship side. She

will now oversee the day-to-day operations of the Championship team, as well as playing in the side.

Lastly, Moe Lions premiership coach Ramayer Gourley will join the side as a specialist coach, working side by side with Gardiner. Gourley has a wealth of VNL experience.

The Gippsland Stars also announced that Jo Ballinger will remain as the U23 coach for the 2025 season, and will be joined by the incoming Rachael Patterson as assistant coach next season.

Patterson is a two-time Gippsland League A Grade premiership coach and has led many successful representative sides.

An expression of interest has been posted to the Gippsland Stars’ socials, calling for Gippslandbased netballers who might be interested in joining the open-age Championship side.

Players who are interested to play in the highest state league competition are urged to register their interest at: forms.office.com/r/1EJkkpbDv4

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 SOON to be in action is Morwell and U23 Gippsland Star, Anna Solomon, who was selected to represent Victoria’s First Nations team.

The Netball Australia First Nations tournament involves U23 teams from around the country in a three-day competition in Melbourne this week (September 13 to 15).

The pilot hopes to offer an opportunity for First Nations netballers, coaches and umpires across the country.

Solomon made the 10-player squad (plus four training partners) to compete at the tournament.

Star: Morwell’s Anna Solomon was selected in Victoria’s First Nations side to compete at the Netball Australia First Nations tournament.

Photograph supplied

Gold glory for Beecroft at Paris Games

PARALYMPICS SWIMMING

BY TOM HAYES

TRARALGON’S Emily Beecroft went one better after fellow Traralgon swimmer, Ruby Storm claimed silver at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Storm played a part in the silver medal-winning team in the S14 Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay on Monday, September 2 (AEST).

Earlier on September 2, Beecroft entered the pool for the first time at the Games, for the heats of the 34 Points Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay.

The Australian team of Beecroft, Keira Stephens, Jesse Aungles, and Callum Simpson put in an

almighty shift, winning the first heat to confirm progression to the final.

In doing so, the four Aussies eventually finished with the second-best overall time after completion of the other heat, immediately putting them in medal contention.

Entering the final later that night, Beecroft was joined by Aungles, Timothy Hodge, and Alexa Leary, as Stephens and Simpson sat out of the final.

The relay started with Aungles and Hodge in the pool, the two started with impressive times for the first half of the race. Nonetheless, at this point of the race, Australia was still second to the Netherlands - the nation that recorded the fastest time during the heats.

Beecroft swam third of the four, putting in the

Dream: Emily Beecroft poses with the Paralympic-gold winning relay team.

fastest 50m split so far for the team, but was still seven seconds off the pace from the Dutch team when Alexa Leary entered the water.

Leary clinched three seconds from the Dutch in the first 50m, setting up a thrilling finish.

Launching toward the finish, she wasn’t going to be stopped, climbing from four seconds behind in the final 50m to win by a second.

Gold for Australia. Gold for Beecroft.

It was Beecroft’s first-ever Paralympic gold medal, after claiming silver and bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Beecroft still had two more events in the coming days, starting with the S9 100m Freestyle.

The heats began on the evening of September 4 (AEST). In Heat 1, Beecroft finished third to almost certainly gain progression to the final.

In the second heat, her Australian relay teammate, Leary, not only won her heat, but also claimed a world record in the process with a 59.60.

Nonetheless, Beecroft had the fourth best time overall.

Beecroft improved in the final, but her overall position did not. She swam eight tenths faster than her heat, but finished the final in fourth. Leary remained head and shoulders above everyone else, claiming gold and beating her own world record she set hours before with a 59.53.

For her final event of the Paralympics, Beecroft made a splash in the S9 100m Butterfly. She came third in the second heat, recording the fourthfastest time overall to easily progress to the final.

With her eyes set on her first-ever individual Paralympic medal, Beecroft had her best chance yet.

As far as the front four swimmers went, there wasn’t too much overtaking action between the two splits. But Beecroft did find herself in the top three at the halfway mark, hanging on just - by 0.03 seconds from the Netherlands’ Florianne Bultje.

Swimming to the finish line, the US’ Christie Raleigh-Crossley came home comfortably to claim

Check: Traralgon swimmer Emily Beecroft with her first individual Paralympic medal.

Photographs: Emily Beecroft/Instagram

gold, with Hungary’s Zsofia Konkoly a close second.

It was a duel between Beecroft and Bultje for third, with the former holding on in the back half of the swim. As they reached the line, Beecroft realise she had reached her goal, claiming bronze by two-and-a-half tenths of a second.

Speaking to the Express ahead of the Paralympic Games, Beecroft admitted that she was “in good contention of a podium finish”, realising her chance to “hopefully grab an individual medal”.

Reaching her dream, Beecroft not only leaves Paris with her first individual medal, but also a gold, capping off a successful Games.

Son of local gun shines in final, Schutte steps onto big stage FOOTBALL AFL/AFLW

BY TOM HAYES

THERE is certainly no lack of football from a local standpoint right now.

With finals now in full swing in the AFL, and the AFLW season now two weeks in, we are in the thick of it.  DESPITE no locals playing in the finals last weekend, it was only fair to highlight the efforts of the son of a local legend.

Playing for Hawthorn, Calsher Dear kicked 3.4 in the Hawks 14.15 (99) to 9.8 (62) Elimination Final win over the Western Bulldogs.

Calsher is the son of Paul Dear - the late Churchill local who won the 1991 Norm Smith Medal.

Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath will be hoping to put his hand back up for selection, following a troubling period with a calf complaint.

Jiath hasn’t played since early-to-mid August, but will be hoping to come back into the Hawks outfit for his first final if fit, after the news that defender Sam Frost is out for the season.  IN the women’s code, four local girls got a run at the weekend.

Traralgon’s Lily-Rose Williamson got her first game of the season, welcomed back into the Essendon team after last playing at the top level in Season 7, at the end of 2022.

Faceoff: Local footballers Casey Sherriff (left) and Amber Schutte meet on the AFLW field for the first time.

Photograph: Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos

Travelling to the country’s west, Williamson faced the Eagles. Essendon picked up their first win of the season, 6.5 (41) to 3.7 (25).

Williamson ended up playing one of the better games of her six-game career, collecting eight

disposals to go with two marks, two tackles, a goal and a goal assist.

Collingwood hosted Hawthorn later that day, which saw two locals go head-to-head, both celebrating milestones of sorts.

For Collingwood, Traralgon’s Amber Schutte was making her debut, while for the Hawks, Morwell’s Casey Sherriff was playing her 50th AFLW game.

Only one would leave the ground in good spirits, as it had to be the happy team at Hawthorn, who won easily, 11.7 (73) to 3.8 (26).

A somewhat close first half was blown completely out of proportion in the second, when Hawthorn kicked 5.1 (31) to two behinds in the third quarter.

Sherriff had a day to remember with nine disposals, three marks, three tackles, two clearances and a goal.

Schutte had four disposals to go with two tackles and a clearance for the Magpies on debut.

Traralgon’s Darcy Guttridge featured for St Kilda in their 6.6 (42) to 4.2 (26) win over Sydney.

St Kilda couldn’t make the most of their scoring opportunities, but managed to lead by six points at quarter time, holding Sydney scoreless.

The hosts ramped it up in the final three quarters, adding three goals to one behind at halftime.

Sydney won the second half, but they were too far back to make up the distance.

Guttridge had 10 disposals and a goal, to go with three marks, five tackles, and two clearances.

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