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“Everyone in the Latrobe Valley knows that the economic problems and lack of jobs didn’t start and finish with the closure of Hazelwood,” Ms Bath said.

“Labor’s energy policies threaten to bring forward the planned closure of Yallourn power station too, while the disastrous decision to end the native hardwood timber industry will also hurt the Valley and the rest of Gippsland.

“It is clear the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland will need more support to transition in coming years, but Labor is not only slashing that support, and it will end in two years.”

“Harriet Shing owes Gippslanders an apology for misleading them. The LVA is getting just one fifth of what she told

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us, with $13.8 million to be spent on staff and just $13.1 million available for job-creating programs,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It’s concerning that at a time when the Valley and Gippsland needs a government that will support it, Labor is turning away.

“We need a plan for the region, but Labor seems more interested in just generating a few photo opportunities for its MPs. “This was the biggest spending budget in our state’s history, but Labor is actually slashing money to support the Latrobe Valley.

“That speaks volumes.”

The office of Harriet Shing was contacted for comment.

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THE Latrobe Valley Authority’s budget has been slashed to little more than 20 per cent of the total funding promised just a month ago.

The state government established the LVA in 2016 to administer the $266 million Hazelwood transition fund and provide financial support for community projects.

Funding was set to expire on June 30 and there was no line item for the LVA in the 2020-21 State Budget, handed down on November 25.

The following day, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing told media the government would finance

the LVA for two more years to the tune of $125 million, under the umbrella of Rural and Regional Victoria.

But, during a Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) hearing last week, Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes confirmed the LVA would only receive $26.9 million over the next two years $13.8 million of it for staff.

Gippsland Nationals MPs Melina Bath and Danny O’Brien raised questions about the funding breakdown during last week’s PAEC hearing.

Ms Bath said the “savage funding cut” was evidence the state government has abandoned support for a transition in the Latrobe Valley.

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Swift response: Crews had the fire in Newborough under control in half an hour. photograph supplied

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FIREFIGHTERS had a Newborough grassfire under control in 30 minutes on Sunday.

Crews were called to the fire in Haigh Street at 12.15pm on Sunday, December 27.

Volunteer firefighters from Newborough and Moe CFA responded with two tankers and a pumper tanker and they were supported by career firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria.

CFA Rostered Duty Officer for District 27, Commander Gavin Parker, said the area of the fire, between Moe and Newborough, has

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A MAN died and a woman was airlifted to hospital after a collision in Flynn on Thursday, December 24.

Three cars collided at about 1.20pm on the Princes Highway near Barrs Lane.

An 83-year-old Sale man, the driver of one vehicle, died at the scene of the crash.

A 64-year-old Morwell woman, in a different car, was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Three people in the third vehicle were uninjured.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Investigators from the Major Collision Investigation Unit wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or with dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Newborough house fire on Christmas Day

RESIDENTS of a home in Newstead Street in Newborough returned from Christmas lunch to find their home gutted by fire.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.35pm on Friday, December 25.

The fire was deemed not suspicious by police and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Deliberate fire in Morwell

THREE youths started a fire with bark chips at a playground on Collins Street in Morwell at 4.49pm on Sunday, December 27.

CFA crews extinguished the fire and three

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Increased police patrols on New Year’s Eve

POLICE will be conducting increased patrols on New Year’s Eve across the Latrobe Valley.

Patrols will be monitoring public behaviour to ensure a safe holiday for residents.

Burnt out car

A CAR was discovered burnt out on Frys Track in Hernes Oak at 2.37pm on Friday, December 25.

CFA crews established the car was safe and police confirmed it had been stolen.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000.

Semi-trailer damaged

A PARKED semi-trailer was damaged between Wednesday, December 23 and Sunday, December 27.

The semi-trailer was parked on George Street, Moe near the Moe Library.

Police are seeking witnesses that can assist with information in relation to the criminal damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Constable Clare Donlon at Moe Police on 5128 1100.

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“The fire was starting to spread into longer and dryer grass vegetation with potential for further spread, but the quick response by all including the landowner enabled the fire to be quickly brought under control in windy conditions,” he said.

The cause of the fire is unknown and being investigated.

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“It’s important though for everyone to understand Marinus Link is still in the early stages of development and a final decision on whether it even proceeds, let alone the exact route, is still a number of years away.”

Marinus Link has stressed that community feedback will help to reduce the impacts of the preferred route, and it plans to hold further community engagement sessions in Gippsland early next year.

Marinus Link will help to upgrade and diversify the National Energy Market and provide threetimes the capacity of Basslink.

It will transmit clean and despatchable energy from Tasmania’s wind and hydro reserves as well as store excess energy generated from the mainland.

Symes of the times as doubt raised over employee figures

By KATE WITHERS

JUST four Latrobe Valley residents are employed at electric vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric, despite the state government recently declaring that 59 locals were based at the Dandenong facility.

Last week, under questioning during a Public Accounts and Estimates hearing, Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes said: “As of October 27, four of the 40 (SEA Electric) employees reside in the Valley”.

It comes on the back of mounting pressure from opposition MPs who hold fears about the viability of the electric vehicle manufacturing plant proposed for Morwell.

The facility was a 2018 election promise and was heralded as the new national capital for electric vehicles and would create 500 jobs.

“Is the project going to go ahead and deliver the 500 jobs that the Premier actually promised on the eve of the 2018 election?” Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said last week during PAEC. In reply, Ms Symes said delivery of the project

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relied on SEA Electric clearing a breach notice hanging over its head for non-compliant operations.

“The company has defaulted with Westpac and that needs to be resolved before any further payments from the state can be made,” Ms Symes said, adding no payments have been made to the company since May 2019.

“Progress of these milestones has been reliant on their ability to access private finance and this is, and always has been, a matter for the company.

“Importantly, future milestone payments to SEA Electric are conditional on them hiring workers from the Latrobe Valley, finalising a site and entering into a contract for the construction of the new facility.”

SEA Electric founder and president Tony Fairweather told The Express in October the company was “focusing its endeavours on the US market” and could not re-commit to the Morwell facility.

“We’ll have to see what the near-term future holds in relation to the Latrobe Valley opportunity,” he said.

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THE proposed route of a high voltage interconnector between Tasmania and the Latrobe Valley was announced earlier this month, raising concerns with some landholders.

The proposed 1500 megawatt Marinus Link underground and subsea interconnector has been pencilled-in to cross from Burnie in Tasmania and plug into Hazelwood.

The mainland route would run from Hazelwood towards Driffield, before continuing southwest between Dumbalk and Mirboo North.

The route would then proceed through the Tarwin valley, before turning southeast to a proposed landsea joint on the approach to Waratah Bay. The land cables will be buried in trenches, approximately one-metre wide and 1.5 metres deep, inside a 20-metre-wide easement.

The $3.5 billion project was listed as a priority project by the federal government and is being developed by the Tasmanian government-owned TasNetworks.

According to Marinus Link, the proposed route would connect to a strong point on the Victorian and Tasmanian grids while offering the most cost efficient option.

It would also be most likely to achieve environmental, planning and cultural heritage approvals and minimise impacts to landowners and conservation areas.Work is slated to start in 2024 and would provide 1400 direct and in-direct Gippsland jobs at its peak construction phase.

However, Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said he had been contacted by a handful of landholders who were “alarmed at news the cable may cross their land”.

Mr O’Brien said he was aware Marinus Link had been contacting landholders to initiate discussions on landholder access agreements.

He said “landholders have rights and they should be aware of them”.

“I understand that many landholders are now hearing about this project for the first time and are concerned at what it will mean for their property, businesses and farming operations,” Mr O’Brien said.

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The remaining roads will stay open during the works, although some delays and single lane operation can be expected.

Drivers are encouraged to approach the sites with caution and take note of any traffic control in place, especially on Warragul-Leongatha Road near Grand Ridge Road where a single lane will operate under traffic signal control until mid-January.

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Moe Social Dance Club is ready to again tap their toes

NOW that COVID-19 restrictions have been eased, the Moe Social Dance Club will recommence the Monday Night Dances at the Newborough Hall in Balfour St, Newborough on Monday, January 11 at 8pm.

COVID-19 rules will be followed.

Further enquiries may be made to the secretary on 0448 906 657.

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Gippsland Acoustic Music Club

GIPPSLAND Acoustic Music Club is looking forward to swinging back into action and recommencing clubnights and other events when the time is right.

The committee has been meeting, and has been briefed on Health Department requirements for holding events (yes there are a few hoops to jump through).

It’s unlikely that any club nights or camps will be scheduled for February or March, but they will keep members and the public posted regarding its 2021 plans.

Rosedale Lions Club Producers Market

THE Rosedale Lions Club Producers Market will be held on January 30, 2021 at Prince Street Reserve Rosedale.

If you bake, make or grow, they would like to see you come along and join the fun.

For stall enquiries, phone Dawn on 0448 992 714.

Latrobe Streetgames

THE Latrobe Streetgames team is taking a short break during the Christmas and New Year period.

They will recommence programming on Monday, January 11, 2021.

To check out what’s happening throughout January, see the photo to your right.

Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group

MOE and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group, are once again venturing out into the community, and looking forward to getting back to COVIDNormal in 2021.

The stall in the Moe Plaza raised $96.50, so thanks to all helpers and supporters.

The group has scheduled a Garage Sale in Yallourn North for January 2021.

(This will depend on the government restrictions for COVID-19 at the time) The group also has a meeting scheduled for January 18, 2021 from 1.30pm at the Moe RSL (venue yet to be confirmed) Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group would like to wish all members and supporters a Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Happy New Year.

Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group look forward to your continued support in 2021 For more information: Volunteer Group contact - Linda: 0427 671 780 or Cynthia: 0409 021 108; Cancer Council Supporters Hot Line 1300 65 65 85; Cancer Council Helpline: 13 11 20; Quit Line: 13 78 48 visit: wwwcancervic.org. au/or visit their Facebook page.

Weigh and Go

TRARALGON T.O.W.N. weight loss club has re-opened on a “Weigh and Go” basis under TOWN Weight Loss Club’s COVIDSafe Plan.

Members weigh-in between 5pm and 5.45pm on Tuesdays at the Bridge Club Hall, 5 Howitt Street,Traralgon

Assistance sought: Can you identify any of the men in this photo, taken June 7, 1948 at the Trafalgar Milk Supply. photograph supplied T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs provide a safe, encouraging environment to keep you motivated to achieve and maintain your goal weight, focusing on nutrition, and wellbeing.

Re-joins and new members are always welcome.

For more information you can contact 0410 330 118 from 9am-11 am or 0429 411 422 from 5pm-7pm.

Tarra-Bulga National Park puts call out for volunteers

TARRA-BULGA National Park is one of only a handful of National Parks in the state that has an operational Visitor Information Centre.

In this day and age it is refreshing for visitors that are not familiar with the Park to be able to have face to face interaction with an actual human being.

This enables them to get the best information in regards to getting the most out of their visit. At present we have vacancies for new volunteers to come on board and help to keep the centre open.

Full training and support will be provided.

You don’t even have to know that much about the park. A list of answers for common visitor questions will be provided.

Long-term volunteers love the experience that working in the Visitors Information Centre Offers.

It helps of course to be surrounded by the awesomeness of Tarra-Bulga National Park.

It can certainly be a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a day all while helping to provide a great community service.

Some volunteers find it so enjoyable, that over the years they have accumulated over 200 days service. Do you enjoy getting out in the community? If so please consider giving volunteering at Tarra-Bulga a go.

For further details or to register your interest email friendsoftarrabulga@gmail.com or phone volunteer co-ordinator Jane on 5196 6182.

Air Force Cadets are recruiting now

THE 426 Squadron Air Force Cadets are now recruiting for 2021.

Do you have an interest in aviation or do you want to develop important skills including: leadership, initiative, teamwork, self-discipline, self-reliance, confidence, and communication?

Would you like to get involved in a range of great activities and meet lots of new friends?

Then the Australian Air Force Cadets may be of interest to you.

The 426 Squadron meets Monday evenings from 6pm during school terms at Latrobe Regional Airport.

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Enrolment will open in January.

Cost is $30 for the year, which covers most costs except luncheons, morning teas/coffees and some craft requirements.

For more information visit www.lvu3a.org.au or email latrobevalleyu3a@gmail.com

Can you help identify these faces?

THE photo located above was taken on June 7, 1948 at the Trafalgar Milk Supply.

There may also be workers of the Yarragon Dairying Company in the image as it was owned by the same company Petersville.

If you know the identity of any of the men in the photo, could you please contact Maureen Kittely on 0488 172 111.

Orana Seniors Club

ORANA Seniors Club rooms will be reopening on Monday, January 4.

All their usual events will take place on the allotted days and times.

But, please bring a mask.

For more information contact 5127 4958.

Baw Baw landslip repairs

BAW Baw Shire Council’s landslip repairs on local roads are continuing to progress and are on-track for completion in the new year.

High rainfall from October 7-9 triggered landslips along five roads, resulting in partial road closures and detours for residents.

• Sunny Creek Road, Trafalgar South • Warragul-Leongatha Road, Seaview • Yarragon-Leongatha Road, Allambee • Ferndale-Strzelecki Road, Ferndale • Allambee Estate Road, Allambee Works to repair Ferndale-Strzelecki Road in Ferndale were completed by late November, followed by Sunny Creek Road in Trafalgar South that was asphalted and fully reopened earlier this month.

Work is expected to begin from the second

VICTORIANS will be taking the opportunity to get away with family and friends to relax and rejuvenate after a challenging year.

Many of us enjoy heading to some of the more remote bushland and forest areas around Gippsland, but with this brings extra risks and the need to be properly prepared in case something goes wrong.

“We have seen quite a few emergencies lately where people are getting lost or injured and vehicles breaking down in hard to access bushland areas,”VICSES operations manager Craig Hooper said.

“These areas can be very difficult and time consuming for emergency services to perform rescue operations and quite a few of these situations could have been avoided if people had been better equipped.”

When heading into remote areas, it is important to ask yourself a few simple questions: • Would you know how to describe where you are if you need to call for help? Do you have maps, GPS and a compass? Do you know the common location name?

• Have you downloaded the VicEmergency app to keep up to date with emergency information & warnings in the area? What about the Emergency + app which uses GPS in your phone to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services?

• Do you have adequate supplies, including food, water, matches, torch, first aid kit, clothing/ footwear?

• Do you have communications equipment that will work where you are going? Is there phone reception? Do you have a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?

• Are there others going with you who can help you if you get into trouble?

• Have you told someone where you are going and what time you expect to return?

• Do you have ambulance cover?

These are all very important things to think about when heading into remote parts of the great outdoors to keep you and your family safe.

Visit www.police.vic.gov.au/outdoor-and-bushsafety for more detail on how to prepare for a bush trip.

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During these meetings cadets will learn about aviation, drill and ceremonial aspects, service knowledge, fieldcraft and drones.

To become a cadet there are a few requirements.

Firstly, applicants must be between the age of 13 and under 17, in the year of acceptance, and get parent/guardian permission.

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A COMMUNITY organisation in the Latrobe Valley will benefit from federal government funding to support its hard-working volunteers.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $1930 had been allocated to the Girl Guides Burnet Park Campsite in Glengarry West.

“Volunteers and local community organisations, like the Girl Guides, are an integral part of our society and need our support during these difficult times,” Mr Chester said.

“This grant will enable the Guides to continue to operate and provide for the community.

The 2020-21 Volunteer Grants round is expected to open mid 2021.

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Mr Chester said the funding was an important investment in Gippsland’s timber products industry. “The forestry sector is one of the cornerstones of Gippsland’s economy, so ensuring it has the means to innovate and adapt is incredibly important for all Gippslanders,� Mr Chester said. “This investment will help to boost the mill’s resilience against natural disasters and other disruptions to its operations.�

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AUSTRALIAN Sustainable Hardwoods will establish an innovative new manufacturing line at its Heyfield mill in an Australian-first.

The $3.4 million project will produce huge sections mass plantation pine columns and beams not currently produced in the country.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced last week the federal government would chip in $1.7 million for the facility, with ASH to foot the other $1.7 million. “These plantation pine columns and beams are used in the constructions of multi-story government, commercial and residential buildings,� Mr Chester said. “ASH is an exceptional local business and the largest manufacturer of timber products in the country. “Its high-end timber products are a feature of notable buildings around Australia and the world, including the Sir John Monash Centre in France. “This funding will allow ASH to continue to innovate and adapt to support local jobs in a changing operation environment.�

ASH managing director Vince Hurley said the funding would allow the business to diversify its manufacturing feedstock and markets.

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Crossword Puzzle No. 8410

ONE POINTER 1. True or false – there are more kangaroos than people in Australia?

2. What is the nickname of North Gippsland Football Netball League club Cowwarr?

3. The Princes Freeway is located in which Australian state?

4. How many A-League teams are based in Melbourne?

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TWO POINTER 5. What animal-linked word describes someone who always gets blamed?

6. Which singer had the hit Working Class Man in 1985?

7. Before being named Melbourne, what was the city known as?

8. What is a Mollydooker?

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THREE POINTER 9. How many stints as UK prime minister did Winston Churchill have?

10. Deoxyribonucleic acid is better known by which three letters?

11. Who won the 2020 Brownlow Medal?

12. Acrophobia is the fear of what?

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FOUR POINTER 13. Iva Davies is the lead singer of which Australian band?

14. Name the famous artist who was struck in the face by a mallet?

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FIVE POINTER 15. I’ll give you the river, you give me the state or territory it is located (one point for each correct answer) – Georgina, Peel, Gascoyne, Tamar and Adelaide?

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Major accolade: Village Dairy’s managing director Sevda Huseyin and factory manager Steven Pearse celebrate after landing the Dairy Industry Association of Australia award. photograph hayley mills

NEW lights at Agnes Brereton Reserve and Traralgon Railway Reservoir Conservation Reserve have now taken effect.

The lights were installed as part of a joint project between Latrobe City Council and the state government.

Council received $151,232 from the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund administered by the State Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program to install the lights to increase safety - actual and perceived.

Council installed 10 lights along the pathways at Agnes Brereton Reserve and four lights at the Railway Reserve to improve safety. “People can now see further into the distance and feel safer while they are using these reserves, which are assets for the communities of Traralgon and Latrobe City,� Latrobe City Deputy Mayor Darren Howe said. “With people now feeling safer when using these reserves during the dark, they now have more opportunities for exercising with family and friends, and even for events such as weddings.�

The Public Safety Infrastructure Fund provides grants of up to $250,000 to Victorian councils for enhancements to public places to improve community safety and security, and help deter crime.

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A TRARALGON dairy processor owned by a family that started out making halloumi in their garage has won a Dairy Industry Association of Australia award for Australia’s Best Stirred Yoghurt.

Village Dairy is an Australian owned family business that purchased the Traralgon site 12 months ago to expand its operations out of Dandenong North, using Gippsland milk and honey.

It won the DIAA award for its Honey Yoghurt label, awarded by a panel of highly qualified local and international judges from within the dairy industry.

Village Dairy business manager Gavin Hunter said it was a “success story� for Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, where they are providing 16 full-time jobs. “We draw all our milk from Gippsland to capture good quality milk. We also use real honey, there is nothing artificial in it and we buy all this locally,� Mr Hunter said. “It shows that there are independent dairy companies that can be successful and offer a quality product, people buy it because it’s locally produced and profits are reinvested back into Australia.�

Village Dairy formed 10 years ago in Dandenong by the Huseyin family who came to Australia from Cypress with their cheese-making expertise.

The family began making cheese in their back garage before expanding the business which specialises in pot set and stirred yoghurt.

Village Dairy acquired the former Traralgon Brancourts Dairy site after it was placed into voluntary administration, and was able to re-employ 10 former staff members.

The purchase allowed the company to manufacture 7000 tonnes of yoghurt a year, as well as large volumes of feta, cottage cheese and halloumi.

It now has plans for further expansion and more product lines, while retaining the Dandenong North site for logistics and access to Melbourne.

Mr Hunter said the company was largely focusing on selling into the domestic market, concentrating on its Australian branding. “This is an Australian homemade product and the opportunities are endless, so many people are looking to buy Australian,� he said. “It ticks a lot of boxes for what people are looking for when they do their food shopping.�

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The winners: Ruby (first place), Louise (second place), Latisha (third place) and Sharnee (encouragement award).

THE annual Morwell Central Primary School’s Got Talent competition was a lovely way to end the year.

The event was livestreamed to parents and guardians so the whole school community could be involved.

A total of 13 students were chosen for the grand final from 89 who auditioned.

They could sing, play an instrument or dance.

The judges considered tone, facial expression, dynamics, movement and microphone technique to determine the winners.

Everyone agreed each competitor was amazing for making it to the grand final and for performing so confidently in front of the school community.

Fancy feet: Melissa, the school’s welfare worker was a special guest who tapped to a Mary Poppins medley.

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Milestone: Brendan Darling g and Father James Fernandez, the curre ent parish priest, mark the 50th anniversary of Morwell’s Sacred Heart Church. photograph hayley mills usefulness.”

The approved design for a new church building includes a steel-framed structure with a 45-foot cross on the roof with a connecting colonnade across the northern facade of the remodelled presbytery.

It was the Di Fabrizio family who built the humongous steel-framed cross standing on the building’s roof as seen today.

Morwell firm Sola Constructions was awarded the contract for the work, including the garages and the exterior modelling of the presbytery, at a price of $108,920.

As a member of the finance committee, Mr Darling and the rest of the team made sure there was enough money collected from pledges.

“I think back in the day we got $3000 a week because everybody had work,” he recalled.

Mr Darling, now 81, also remembered knocking on people’s door when they “slipped behind” on their pledges.

When Fr Daly, the second Australian-born priest to serve the parish after Msgr Crowe, came in 1964, he and Mr Darling became very close.

It was Fr Daly who married him and his wife Alison in 1966.

“When Fr Daly became bishop of Sale he said to me: Never hang your head because you’re Catholic. I thought that was a beautiful statement,” Mr Darling said.

A devout Catholic, all of Mr Darling’s six children were baptised at Sacred Heart and four of them married there.

His wife, still an active music teacher, was the

church’s organist when it officially opened on November 15, 1970.

Mr Darling said the times have changed for the church although the same structure has remained.

He said there had been less people coming to masses compared to when the church was newly-built.

He said there were times when he saw more than 100 children queuing up for communion in the late 60s.

“People are not going to church anymore. I’m sure they still believe (in God),” Mr Darling said.

Fr James Fernandez, the current parish priest since 2018, said the building could accommodate between 700-800 church goers, but capacity has been 150 since social restrictions were introduced.

“We’re thinking of a big celebration but unfortunately COVID-19 has dampened everything.

We will be having our celebration next year with St Vincent Church which is celebrating their 50th anniversary too,” he said.

Fr Fernandez said they had originally planned for a solemn mass celebration for Sacred Heart where priests, bishops and parishioners connected to the church would be invited.

“If situations are stable by next year we plan to celebrate it in a big way,” he said.

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MORWELL’s Sacred Heart Church would have been celebrating their 50th anniversary this year if COVID-19 did not hit.

The church, which is actually more than 100 years old, was replaced by a new structure in November 1970 with funding entirely coming from parishioners.

Brendan Darling was a member of the finance committee which collected pledges from Morwell churchgoers when the new building was built.

Mr Darling, whose father moved from Ireland to Australia and ran a milk farm in Morwell, said a new church was required as the old building on Commercial Road started to show signs of wear and tear.

At the same time, a boom in the State Electricity Commission was making it difficult for the building to accommodate the number of parishioners going to masses.

Mr Darling’s father worked at the SEC for 25 years until he decided to quit and started a milk round to raise his 12 children.

“The old church was very small and people had to be standing out the back,” he recalled.

Mr Darling said the church’s altar had a big cut and despite maintenance works to fix some of its other structural problems, it was decided the building had to be demolished and a new one should be built.

It wasn’t an easy process though.

Plans for the new building were discussed for several years prior to the erection of a new structure.

According to church historical records, the population growth caused by the power boom at the SEC, called for an expansion of the school to accommodate the children of Catholic families.

It was Father (later Monsignor) Stan Crowe, the first Australian-born priest who served the parish between 1953-1964 who started plans to expand the Sacred Heart School and the building program.

In 1959, he introduced a planned giving program to finance these plans.

However, it was during the time of Fr Noel Daly, who later became bishop of Sale, that the initiatives for a new church building materialised.

A history of the church titled The Time Before, written by CJ Crowe, described Fr Daly’s challenges.

“It was not an easy task for Father Daly to announce to his parishioners that the demolition of the old structure was at hand, for it was inevitable that the tidings would bring some sadness to many of the older parishioners,” the book states.

“However, the announcement engendered no misgivings for practical common sense indicated that the church had outlived its

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1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe.

(PG, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys.

(PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 [PRIME7] To Be Advised. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Pink Panther 2. (2009, PGsv, R) 2.00 Desert Vet. (PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] Nine News Local.

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6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 8.35 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (Mls, R) 10.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.10 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. (Madls, R) 12.10 Silent Witness.

(Mav, R) 1.10 Rage New Year’s Special.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A World Of Calm: Water Giver Of Life. (PG) 7.55 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames.

8.50 Secrets Of Britain: Secrets Of Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

(PG, R) A candid look at MI6.

9.55 SBS World News Late.

10.25 Policing The Police 2020. (M) 11.25 Vikings. (MA15+sv, R) 2.10 MOVIE: The Danish Girl. (2015, MA15+an, R) Eddie Redmayne.

4.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20.

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5.00 Seven Early News.

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9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash.

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7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) A woman sets out to pull off a heist.

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12.05 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+l, R) 12.30 [WIN] WIN’s All Australian News.

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(1992, PG) 12.40pm Strings. (2004, PG) 2.20 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 4.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 6.05 Delbaran.

(2001, PG, Farsi) 7.55 Boy. (2010, M) 9.30 The Great Beauty. (2013, MA15+, Italian) 12.05am The King’s Choice. (2016, M) 2.35 The Hairdresser’s Husband.

(1990, M, French) 4.05 A Fantastic Woman.

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11.00 A Football Life. Noon Road Hauks. 1.00 Swamp People. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Bottom Feeders. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Golden Boy. 11.30 Family Guy. Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon MOVIE: Step Up Revolution. (2012, PG) 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera.

8.30 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (2013, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Hannibal. (2001, MA15+) 1.10am Liquid Science.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Rise. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Murphy Brown.

8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food.

(R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Australia’s Lost Impressionist. (PG, R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.55 Rake. (Mals, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

Programs. 6.45pm Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.00 Sir Mouse. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 The IT Crowd. 8.55 Rosehaven. 9.25 Would I Lie To You? 9.55 Frontline. 10.20 Demetri Martin: Stand Up Comedian. 11.05 Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious. Midnight The Thick Of It. 12.30 Hang Ups. (Final) 12.55 Stath Lets Flats. (Final) 1.20 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.50 Russell Howard’s StandUp Central. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 5.25 Patchwork Pals.

5.30 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked!

10.00 Going Places. 10.30 Football. Monsoon AFL. 12.20pm Nyoongar Footy Magic. 12.30 Music Voyager. 1.00 Skindigenous. 1.30 The Casketeers. 2.00 Intune 08. 3.00 Cities Of Gold.

3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours.

6.30 Kriol Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Road Open. 7.30 Death Row Chronicles. 8.30 MOVIE: The Payback. (2017, M) 9.45 Blood Brothers. 10.45 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

PRIME7 (6)

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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6.00 Left Off The Map. (R) [WIN] Headline News. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Food Fight Club. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

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Thursday, December 31 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

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

12.00 MOVIE: Million Dollar Arm. (2014, PGl, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Last Mimzy. (2007, PGal, R) Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rhiannon Leigh Wryn. 2.00 Desert Vet. (PGlm, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] Nine News Local.

NINE (9, 5)

TEN (10)

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Gillian Armstrong. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. (PG, R) Takes a look back at 2020.

8.30 New Year’s Eve: Early Night Show. A special family-friendly show hosted by Rove McManus, Kiki Masella and Chenelle Carr.

9.10 New Year’s Eve: We Are One. Hosted by Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering.

11.45 New Year’s Eve: Countdown To Midnight.

12.00 New Year’s Eve: Midnight Fireworks.

12.10 Rage New Year’s Special.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

6.10 Dinner For One. (R) Short film.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 A World Of Calm: Living Among Trees. (PG) Narrated by Keanu Reeves.

7.55 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (Mls, R) Explores the life of Freddie Mercury through previously unseen footage.

9.30 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry. (PG, R) A celebration of Dolly Parton’s 50 years as a member of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.

11.00 The Last Waltz. (Ms, R) 1.15 Kylie Minogue’s Secret Night. (PGals, R) 2.15 Spice Girls Live At Wembley Stadium. (PGs, R) 4.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 21. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. From Adelaide Oval.

11.00 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York, which celebrate the opportunities the special day offers for love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher.

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

[PRIME7] Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R) A teenager’s obsession with a TV dance show pays off after she lands a spot on the program. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, John Travolta.

9.45 Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute To Prince. (PGs, R) A tribute concert to Prince, filmed on the fourth anniversary of his death. Hosted by Maya Rudolph.

11.35 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980, PGdls, R) A former model helps a pop composer. Valerie Perrine, Steve Guttenberg.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 [WIN] WIN News.

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

7.30 John Foreman’s Pops Orchestra NYE Gala. A New Year’s Eve gala concert.

9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2020? (Malns, R) Guests include Marty Sheargold, Celia Pacquola, Melanie Bracewell, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee.

10.00 MOVIE: The Great Gatsby.

(2013, Mav, R) A writer is drawn into the world of a millionaire. Leonardo DiCaprio.

12.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 [WIN] WIN’s All Australian News.

1.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.40 [WIN] The Project. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.40 [WIN] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 [WIN] Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? 9.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. 10.30 MOVIE: Red Dwarf: The Promised Land. (2020, PG) Midnight Russell Howard: Wonderbox. 1.30 Ghosts. (Final) 2.00 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

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6am WorldWatch.

11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. Miami Heat v Milwaukee Bucks. 2pm Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers. Replay.

4.00 Flavour Swap. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Only Connect. 6.20 Megafactories. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. 11.05 Late Programs.

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

GEM (92, 52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo

BOLD (12, 81)

6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Star Trek. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 NCIS: LA. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Delbaran.

(2001, PG, Farsi) 7.50 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 9.40 The Cup. (1999, PG, Tibetan) 11.25 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 1.20pm Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 3.00 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 4.30 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods.

(2014, PG, French) 6.05 My Neighbour Totoro.

(1988, PG) 7.45 Maggie. (2015, M) 9.30 12 Years A Slave. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 63) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon MOVIE: BMX Bandits.

(1983, PG) 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 11.45 The Nanny.

12.15am Baywatch. 1.10 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00

6.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory. (R) 7.00 News. 10.00 Pangolins: Narrated By David Attenborough. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia: New Year’s Family Special. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.55 Rake.

(Final, Ml, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads.

(R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Music Voyager. 1.00 Skindigenous. 1.30 Blood Brothers. 2.30 Make It Right. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours.

6.30 NITV News Year In Review. 7.30 Black As. 7.40 American Soul. 8.30 MOVIE: Coal Miner’s Daughter. (1980, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe. (PG, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.45 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R) 5.40 Letters And Numbers. (R)

PRIME7 (6)

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Reno Rookie. 12.30 Last Chance Learners. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 9.30 MOVIE: Daffodils. (2019, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Highway Thru Hell. 1.00 Swamp People. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Bottom Feeders. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.00 Harness Racing. A Night At The Race. Vicbred Super Series. 9.30 MOVIE: Toke. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

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Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (1954) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48. 10.30 The Price Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

Dr Quinn. 8.00 Murphy Brown. 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 King Of Queens. 10.00 Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement.

3.00 King Of Queens. 4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast.

10.00 Can We Save The Reef? (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News.

12.30 New Year’s Eve 2020. (PG, R) 4.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe. (PGav, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. [PRIME7] To Be Advised. 12.00 MOVIE: Singin’ In The Rain. (1952, G, R) Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor. [PRIME7] To Be Advised. 2.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

(PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Drop Dead Gorgeous. (1999, PGls, R) Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley. 2.00 Desert Vet. (PGa, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] Nine News Local.

NINE (9, 5)

TEN (10)

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Deborah Hutton. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.

(Premiere) Nigella reveals her inspiration for her recipes.

8.00 The Vicar Of Dibley... In Lockdown. (Return, PG) Part 1 of 3.

8.35 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney 2019. (R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Sydney.

10.40 Mystery Road. (Mal, R) 11.30 ABC Late News.

11.50 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage In Memoriam.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 A World Of Calm: The Glassmaker. (PG) Narrated by Zoe Kravitz.

7.55 Planet Of Treasures: Middle East.

(PG) Presented by Sir Christopher Clark.

8.55 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future: Food, Waste And Robots. Part 1 of 3.

9.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

10.45 Country Music. (PG, R) 11.45 The Name Of The Rose. (MA15+s, R) 3.50 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs takes a tour of Jungle House, a home in Sydney designed in response to climate change.

8.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, Mv, R) In a world where it is possible to enter the human mind by invading a person’s dreams, a thief is offered a chance at redemption by executing his toughest job to date, to plant an idea into the mind of a CEO. Leonardo DiCaprio, Elliot Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

11.30 MOVIE: The Corruptor.

(1999, MA15+sv, R) A Chinese detective infiltrates a gang. Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Clear And Present Danger. (1994, Mv, R) After a businessman and his family are murdered

by Colombian drug dealers, the CIA agent in charge of responding to the provocation uncovers corruption at the highest level of US government Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer.

11.20 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop.

4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

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

7.30 MOVIE: Book Club. (2018, Mls) Four women have their lives changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their book club. Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen.

9.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) After years of looking for Mr Right, a woman finally finds the man of her dreams only to discover that his mother is determined to scare off any possible partner and ruin their blossoming relationship.

Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG) 10.25 Brush With Fame. 10.55 The Catherine Tate Show. 11.25 Detectorists. 11.50 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 12.25am The Thick Of It. (Final) 12.55 Dead Boss. 1.25 Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central. 1.45 The IT Crowd. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Miami Heat v Milwaukee Bucks. Replay. 2.00 Rex In Rome. 3.50 Life After Food. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Only Connect. 6.20 Megafactories. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Alcohol: The Magic Potion. 10.20 Housos. 11.20 Adam Looking For Eve VIP. 12.15am MOVIE: Midnight Cowboy. (1969) 2.20 Late Programs.

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

Noon Weekender. 12.30 Last Chance Learners.

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Dog Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

GEM (92, 52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 MOVIE: Champions. (1984, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Planet Earth II. 8.40 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (12, 81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Star Trek. 2.00 Mission: Impossible.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 MOVIE: Forced Vengeance.

(1982, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

NITV (34)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.45 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 11.25 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 1.05pm Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 2.40 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 4.10 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 5.45 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 7.35 Intolerable Cruelty.

(2003, M) 9.30 The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 63) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00

6am Morning Programs.

3pm Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous.

6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Kriol Kitchen.

7.00 Road Open. 7.10 Lil Bois. 7.30 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 9.00 Bedtime Stories. 9.10 Island Paradise: Living In The Torres Straits. 10.10 Sunny And The Dark Horse. 11.40 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

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10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Highway Thru Hell. 1.00 Swamp People.

2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Bottom Feeders. 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Kickboxer.

(1989, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance.

(2016, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

Guide Wednesday, 30 December, 2020

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 2.30 The Six Million Dollar Man. 3.30 Quantum Leap. 4.30 Knight Rider. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Astro Boy. (2009, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Death Race. (2008, MA15+) 11.20 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 12.15am Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 1.15 Rivals. 2.10 Late Programs.

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 GCBC. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 John Foreman’s Pops Orchestra NYE Gala. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

Dr Quinn. 8.00 Murphy Brown. 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 King Of Queens. 10.00 Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: Embrace. (2016, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

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THE YEAR THAT WAS

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WELCOME to The Year That Was. The Express editorial staff worked together to produce this special supplement looking back what has transpired in the past 12 months.

The year 2020 will be remembered like no other.

The coronavirus pandemic and associated impacts touched us all, regardless of whether you lived in Moe, Morwell or Melbourne.

From donning masks to the financial impacts felt by businesses throughout the region. People lost their jobs or saw a reduction of hours, which was tempered later by the introduction of JobKeeper.

The cancellation of sport, particularly country football and

netball, a lifeblood of many small towns, not just in the Valley, but further afield, hit many hard.

2020 will be remembered for its tragedies more so than triumphs, in particular the death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison.

It was a year we saw the Valley skyline change forever when the eight chimneys at the former Hazelwood Power Station came down in May. We were also there for the botched demolition of Hazelwood’s Boiler House 4 later in the year and successful second attempt.

Still on Hazelwood, it was a year where the operators of the Power Station were fined just shy of $2 million over the mine

fire which blanketed the Latrobe Valley for 45 days in 2014.

The Express showcased the changing landscape of the region with the special Building Our Future supplement in October, focusing on projects such as the Gippsland Aquatic Centre, Latrobe Creative Precinct, TAFE Gippsland Morwell campus upgrade, GovHub and Latrobe Innovation Centre.

It was a year we welcomed Hawthorn and St Kilda to Morwell for the Emergency Services game, which raised money for those affected by the East Gippsland fires.

With coronavirus restrictions easing after we all played our part, I wish you well for a big year ahead in 2021.

Hopefully it will be lot more normal for us all than 2020.

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THE YEAR THAT WAS 2020

JANUARY 1

MORWELL cricket export Peter Siddle called time on his illustrious career.

The decision to hang up the boots came before play resumed on the fourth day of the Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG where the paceman was selected as the 13th man.

Siddle’s Test debut came in October 2008 in India at the age of 23, and he finished with a bowling record of 221 wickets at 30.66 in 67 Tests.

“I’m very happy, but a bit sad,” Siddle said.

“I can be content.”

JANUARY 6

A CALL was made and Gippslanders quickly responded.

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund president John Mitchell said the charity received $534,708 in cash donations, just two days after an appeal in response to the bushfires in East Gippsland was launched.

Mr Mitchell said GERF works with six councils across Gippsland, who validate and assess each application and make a recommendation to the fund based on the charity’s set criteria.

A number of community bodies rallied for the East Gippsland community.

They included Kelly Van Den Berg, who runs Gippsland Horse and Stock Safe - Bushfire Assistance Facebook page, said volunteers had organised for 200 bales to be dropped into Mallacoota via a Blackhawk helicopter.

Heyfield Lions Club had been working around the clock, as too Need For Feed, a disaster relief charity.

JANUARY 6

FOR the Formaran family it was the homecoming they had been looking for to.

Anne Bernadette, more fondly known as “Bernie” by family and friends, returned home to Morwell six months after a horrific car crash in Melbourne nearly ended her life.

JANUARY 6

A ROSEDALE couple received their biggest surprise on New Year’s Day when they welcomed a new addition to their family.

John Alexander Brandon was born at 3.25am on January 1 at LRH to father John and mother Keely.

The bouncing baby boy weighed 3.03kg.

JANUARY 9

A MOE woman was so moved by families who lost

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everything in the East Gippsland bushfires that she donated her care to help out someone in need.

Maggie Oakley donated her near new Volkswagen Polo, with barely 11,000 clicks on the odometer.

“I was watching the fires on TV and I saw that many cars were burnt out. I thought that as I’m not using mine, I can give it to someone who needs it,” she said.

JANUARY 13

IT was one holiday experience Jeeralang Junction mum Lisa Short is still processing.

Ms Short, her husband Ron and her daughter Olivia, 13, were among the first people evacuated out of Mallacoota by a navy ship when bushfires hit the area on New Year’s Eve. Her family, together with two other families, went to Mallacoota on Boxing Day, as they have done for the past eight years.

“The advice we were given from the caravan park manager was to evacuate to either the community centre, which is the oval at Mallacoota, or the foreshore at the wharf area because the fire was coming east and would directly impact the township of Mallacoota,” she said.

JANUARY 13

HARRIS Scarfe’s Traralgon store remains open despite the woes hitting the embattled retailer.

It was announced earlier in the month that 21 of the company’s stores across five states would be shut down.

“The Traralgon store will definitely be staying open,” a Harris Scarfe spokesperson told The Express.

JANUARY 16

NINE-time grand slam winner and Paralympian Dylan Alcott has inspired millions the world over, but it’s a wideeyed Traralgon tennis player who inspires him.

Lucas Lang, 8, picked up a racquet in last 2018, a few months after being diagnosed with Perthes disease, a rare childhood condition affecting the hip by restricting blood supply to the top of the femur.

“I get involved with basketball, tennis and I was in the Melbourne marathon with the 3km run,” he said.

“The best thing about playing tennis is I can play with all of my friends and the thing about wheelchair tennis is everyone can play it, even if they don’t have a disability.”

JANUARY 16

THE Latrobe Valley coughed through a third consecutive “hazardous” day as the air quality in parts of Victoria dipped to the worst in the world.

Eight-year-old Lucas Lang was diagnosed with Perthes disease but that hasn’t stopped him keeping involved with sport. photograph hayley mills After a relatively stable weekend, readings from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria dropped as smoke from the East Gippsland bushfires wafted into the region.

The air quality declined progressively before plummeting to smoke particle pollution level, also known as PM2.5, of 398 in Traralgon and 388 in Yinnar.

JANUARY 16

JOHN Pieters was cleaning out the shed of his Morwell home when he stumbled across a surprise find, a copy of the first-ever edition of the Latrobe Valley Express.

Dated Wednesday, July 14, 1965, the edition featured a main story on a half-hour documentary colour film being produced by the State Electricity Commission which was to be distributed Australia-wide.

“Mum and dad obviously kept it because I was only three at the time, I was just going through some boxes and came across it,” he said.

JANUARY 20

LISA Sinha called time after 26 years shaping and managing the region’s peak multicultural body as chief executive officer of Gippsland Multicultural Services.

Ms Sinha, 59, who comes from an Indian-New Zealand background and is a passionate anti-racism advocate, resigned from the role to start on a ‘’new journey’’.

“All things have a journey with a beginning, a middle and an end,” she said.

Tania Ryan replaces Ms Sinha in the role.

JANUARY 20

EASTERN Park’s Nathan Bush won an enthralling final of the EnergyAustralia Classic Singles at Newborough Bowling Club.

Bush defeated Todd Shannon 25-24 in a ripping decider.

“I am elated to be honest,” Bush said.

“Winning in that sort of style was fitting of the tournament, most of the games have been really tight.”

JANUARY 23

A total of 54 new Australians were welcomed by Latrobe City Council Mayor Dan Clancey and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester at the annual citizenship ceremony awards in Morwell on January 26. photograph hayley mills

THE AGL Loy Yang International concluded with France’s Arthur Cazaux and Russia’s Polina Kudermetova taking out the boys’ and girls’ tournaments respectively.

Cazaux, the fourth seed, overcame Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2 6-4 in the boys’ final.

Kudermetova, 16, produced her best tennis of the tournament to dominate the girls’ final against Melania Delai 6-1 6-1.

CROWDS turned out in force to enjoy Australia Day festivities in Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, Churchill and other communities throughout the Latrobe Valley.

A number of community champions were recognised for their outstanding contributions.

Latrobe City also welcomed 54 new Australians at the annual citizenship ceremony held at Kernot Hall.

Among them was Thomas Chuntic.

“I like our way of living her in the Latrobe Valley, people are very welcoming and friendly,” Mr Chuntic, originally from the Philippines said.

Latrobe City also presented its major accolades.

Terry Hunter was honoured as the Citizen of the Year, Lincoln Ingravalle the Young Citizen of the Year, Gippsland Rotary Centenary House received the Community Service Award and Tom Curtain’s Speak Up Tour at the Boolarra Community Hotel sealed the Event of the Year honour.

Boolarra’s Sue Clutterbuck, former Moe resident John Morgan, Mirboo North’s Judith Speedy and former Express sports editor Garry Howe featured in the Australia Day honours. Dr Morgan was presented an AM, with Mrs Speedy, Ms Clutterbuck and Mr Howe all awarded OAM awards.

JANUARY 30

TRARALGON actor Joshua Diaz has taken Hollywood in his stride with two blockbuster movies set to be released later in the year.

The films, horror movie Fantasy Island and romantic comedy Straight Up, hit screens in February.

“I think I wanted to be an actor subconsciously, but it wasn’t until I was 18 and working at Repco in Traralgon, when one of the guys I was working with said I should try acting,” Mr Diaz said.

JANUARY 30

THERE was a distinct family flavour about Morwell Central Primary School this year.

Heather Cukier and son Thomas walked through the front gate hand-in-hand as they both started new chapters.

Heather will step into a new role teaching a Grade 3/4 class while Thomas prepared for his first day of prep.

JANUARY 30

A RATHER slippery customer made an unexpected appearance at Stockland Traralgon.

Traralgon resident Libby Bruce said a red-bellied black snake was discovered in the hood of the car next to hers in the outdoor car park on January 23.

“There were two or three security guards with a stick that had a rope on the end of it and it looked like they were trying to catch something,” she said.

JANUARY 30

CHRIS de Vent marked a tremendous milestone, reaching 50 years of playing cricket.

One of 12 children, including eight boys, de Vent first donned the whites for Erica Cricket Club as a junior in 1970 and has since gone on to make a lifetime of memories.

The 57-year-old, who currently plays for Moe, has also represented Trafalgar, Jindivick and Centrals.

“I just love the game, the camaraderie with the players on the field. You have your good and bad times, sometimes you don’t get on with everyone, but for the most part, all the clubs I have to have been very good and friendly,” he said.

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FEBRUARY 3

COWWARR Primary School is picking up the pieces after fire destroyed the school on January 29.

More than 60 firefighters from surrounding towns came to fight the blaze, but despite their best efforts the main school building was completely gutted.

The blaze started at around 9.30pm and was not contained until 10.30pm, just hours after students had enjoyed what was their first day back at school following the summer holidays.

Cowwarr Primary School principal Albie Fitt said the school community was ‘’coming together as a team” to support each other.

“We have worked hard to build a special team here and we don’t want to separate that team, we don’t want to separate our children in the interim,” Mr Fitt said.

FEBRUARY 3

A LATROBE Valley police officer was convicted of assaulting a person in custody after a failed appeal hearing at the County Court last week.

Senior Constable Dallas Howell was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond after being found guilty on two counts of unlawfully assaulting Daniel Hornsby while he was in custody at Moe Police Station in 2017.

FEBRUARY 3

MORWELL guitar legend Tony Calabro still feels passionate about music and getting the best from his students as he marked a massive 50-year anniversary of guitar teaching.

Mr Calabro has played with some of the world’s most important guitarists and has legged-up some of the country’s most successful musos - including Southern Sons front man Jack Jones from Traralgon.

He estimated he has taught 12,000 students in the past five decades, and is booked weeks in advance to teach lessons in his home studio in Morwell, with some pupils coming from as far as Geelong.

“Students learn more than just music from me, they learn mentorship. If you put in and persist, I’ve put in and persist, I’ve never had a failure, but it’s hard work and they need to follow the plan,” Mr Calabro said.

FEBRUARY 3

A COLD beer tasted even sweeter for Matt Millar after he overcame stifling conditions and a hot field to win his first Latrobe City WIN TV Pro-Am at Traralgon.

The Canberra golfer collected the first-prize cheque of $4490 when he eagled his final hole, the 450m par-5 to finish at 12-under par.

“It feels good to win again,” he said.

“I’ve had a bit of a rough trot recently with injuries, particularly back trouble since September last year.”

FEBRUARY 6

COWWARR Primary School students have been moved to the Heyfield Primary School site after their school burned down last week.

The school is operating as its own entity in the Heyfield school grounds.

FEBRUARY 6

LATROBE Cricket Club legend Tim Cranwell notched his 400th game for the Sharks.

He joined the club as a 19-year-old and with 10,175 runs in his career at the time of his milestone, sat third on the all-time list behind Anthony Bloomfield (10,364) and Steve Grover (10,290).

FEBRUARY 20

THE country’s first Maltese museum featuring thousands of artefacts opened its doors to the public.

The museum showcases traditional household items, costumes and bits and pieces migrants from Malta brought with them when they came to Australia.

Latrobe Valley and Maltese Community Centre president Mario Sammut said the museum, which used to house the Morwell Pigeon Club, would feature about 5000 items.

FEBRUARY 20

LM Ericsson staff reunite with their former office manager, Latrobe City councillor Darrell White at the reunion. photograph cher jimenez “It’s a big milestone and I have really enjoyed myself here,” Cranwell said.

“I was playing indoor cricket in Morwell and a few of the blokes I played with played (at Latrobe).

FEBRUARY 6

TRARALGON Swimming Club returned from the Victorian Country Championships winning an impressive 20th title in 21 years.

Traralgon prevailed by more than 700 points from nearest rival Geelong.

“Winning 20 Victorian Country Championships since 2000 is amazing considering the turnover of swimmers, parents and coaches during that time,” head coach Brian Ford said.

“We as a club could not be prouder and I, as coach, being involved in this meet for half a century know extremely difficult it is to win one, let alone 20, what a performance.”

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staged since the telecommunications factory close down in 1988.

LM Ericsson was a major employer of Latrobe Valley women during its time in the region.

At the height of its success, the company employed a total of 600 women and 100 men.

FEBRUARY 17

A TRARALGON couple was among 200 Australians holed up in Japan as authorities attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Max and Bev Paulet, who are in quarantine on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Yokohama, have been ‘’stuck” for two weeks.

In an email to Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton, son Brett Paulet made an impassioned plea for help and said his parents were experiencing ‘’mental and physical frustration”.

WORRIED residents have told police they are living in fear as burglars in Traralgon become more brazen in their attempts to break into homes.

More than 100 concerned community members met with local police at the Traralgon Court House to discuss a ‘’clearly evident crime spike’’ in the Traralgon area.

“These people aren’t scared of you guys. We had our house burgled last week and they walked past the camera, and looked at the camera. They know they’re there,” resident George Charalambous said.

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MEMBER for Gippsland Darren Chester returned to the Federal Cabinet.

But the 52-year-old’s promotion comes in a role he knows well as the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel.

It is a ministry Mr Chester has held since March 2018 and one that has been included in a Cabinet portfolio for the first time since 1993.

A LONG-standing Morwell ‘’eyesore” on Commercial Road was sold and will be cleaned up to make way for residential housing.

The Commercial Rd Caravan Park was due to go to auction, but was sold to a local investor for $260,000.

Selling agent Peter Rennie described the sale as “a good outcome all round” after the site had been plagued with “rubbish everywhere”, old vehicles and about 16 decaying caravans.

AFTER more than two decades at its current home, the Traralgon & District Art Society is on the move.

Based at the Traralgon Railway Station, the art society has been given notice to vacate the premises to make way for works on the Gippsland train line.

LATROBE Valley jockey Caitlin King sealed one of her biggest and emotional wins of her young career in the Buchan Cup. The 23-year-old from Churchill produced a gem of a ride to pilot odds-on favourite Tycoon Felix to glory in the $6000 Cup (1700m).

More than 4000 racegoers converged on the Buchan Racecourse for the once-a-year picnic meeting that looked in danger of not going ahead when the track was damaged by bushfires during the festive season.

“The atmosphere was pretty incredible, I’ve ridden a lot, but never experienced a feeling quite like that,” King said.

FEBRUARY 27

AROUND 100 people turned up to discuss a proposed used lead acid battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North at a community round-table session run by the Environment Protection Authority in Churchill.

The EPA received 136 submissions, which included two petitions that attracted 3500 signatures.

Project developer Chunxing submitted a permit application to Latrobe City Council at the end of January to build the plant on Fourth Road.

FEBRUARY 27

MORWELL’S Immigration Park came alive as more than 8000 people celebrated the second edition of the Latrobe Valley Maltese Festa.

Event coordinator Frank Bezzina said a number of buses carrying people from Melbourne came to Morwell to sample Maltese food, drinks and entertainment.

Mr Bezzina said people enjoyed traditional food and beverages such as Cisk Lager and Kinnie soft drink.

FEBRUARY 27

THE LATROBE Valley sporting fraternity was in mourning following the death of legendary Thorpdale sportsman Harvey Poole.

His passing on February 20 was felt heavily across the region where he was a much-loved and respected figure on and off the sporting field.

A devoted family man, Mr Poole was a brilliant footballer and cricketer.

FEBRUARY 13

A MASSIVE expansion at Latrobe Regional Hospital is revealed with the $217 million state-funded project expected to provide new beds and state-of-the-art facilities for Gippsland patients.

FEBRUARY 13

ABOUT 130 former LM Ericsson employees took a trip down memory lane with former colleagues at a special reunion in Morwell.

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THE result didn’t matter, but the game did.

The Emergency Services match in Morwell was about more than football, it served as another example of how the community comes together in times of need.

A crowd of about 3000 watched on as Hawthorn defeated St Kilda by 26 points - 11.8 (74) to 6.12 (48).

Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson echoed the thoughts of many when he presented a football, signed by both sides, to Buchan’s Scott Cummings, who didn’t sleep for days as bushfires ravaged his home town.

“Times like these galvanise our country,” Mr Clarkson told the crowd.

Hawthorn ran out onto the ground to a guard of honour made up of emergency service members, with the SES, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance well-represented.

MARCH 2

GENERATION next became generation now for Hawthorn in the Emergency Services match against St Kilda.

Nuggety midfielder James Cousins illustrated the wealth of emerging talent coming through the Hawthorn ranks.

Harry Jones impressed early, Emerson Jeka made an impact in attack, booting two goals and Morwell’s own Changkuoth Jiath shone in defence as the Hawks prevailed by 26 points.

MARCH 2

ALMOST 500 students descended on Federation University in Churchill for a festival of activities at Orientation Week ahead of the 2020 academic year.

O Week gives students the opportunity to find out more about life at university, support services and their studies.

MARCH 5

LITTLE more than a month after fire gutted Cowwarr Primary School, staff and students returned to their beloved school grounds.

Balloons adorned the two state-of-the-art portables as the school’s 23 students resumed classes.

“I would imagine in a lot of places something like a fire could pull the whole place to pieces ... but we haven’t had anyone even think of moving elsewhere,” principal Albie Fitt said.

“It’s been a stressful time for all of us, it’s been really difficult. It’s something I wouldn’t want to go through again. When disaster strikes, it’s very personal. It’s been a very emotional journey that we were on and are still on.”

MARCH 5

THE Boolarra Folk Festival attracted its “biggest crowd so far” when an estimated 10,000 people bathed in brilliant end-of-summer sunshine to kickback and watch live and local music.

Boolarra Folk Festival committee president Rick Teychenne said it was a ‘’very successful weekend” with a large crowd staying on until 7pm on the Saturday.

“People just wanted to get out and enjoy a free event. It’s a good place for people to meet up with old friends, we couldn’t be happier,” he said.

MARCH 5

NEWBOROUGH sealed a thrilling 100-95 victory against Traralgon in the West Gippsland Bowls Saturday Pennant Division 1 grand final.

The top-flight decider delivered a grandstand finish.

Alan Grubb was the hero for Newborough.

He trailed the jack with opponent Matt Ferrari holding four

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EX Students won the 2019/20 TDCA A Grade premiership after defeating Toongabbie.

Captain Lee Stockdale scored 80, while Matt Dyke and Jordan Gilmore each contributed 45 as Students posted 272 batting first at Stoddart Oval.

It proved too tough a target for Toongabbie, who were bowled out for 123 in reply.

Stockdale, the Victoria Country representative, completed a dream match, taking 4/32 from 18 overs.

Churchill resident Max Hansch donated his trailer to Traralgon resident Beau Bennett whose trailer was stolen. photograph hayley mills shots to give his team an eight-shot turnaround. Grubb now held four shots and the game, unless Ferrari could gain shot with his last bowl.

Ferrari drove and was unable to change the situation, leaving Newborough to claim the premiership.

MARCH 9

MORWELL fruit and vegetable legend Manny’s Market is helping to drive a local circular economy with an innovative machine that creates pure organic fertiliser from food waste.

Manny’s Market owner John Askew purchased an Enrich360 dehydrator system a couple of months ago, which he said slashed 90 per cent of food waste from going into landfill.

“This is a substantial amount. People were telling us the food scrapes were going to landfill, which takes longer to break down and produces methane, this doesn’t produce any methane,” Mr Askew said.

“We are trying to take our business to the next level and moving forward. This machine has endless possibilities.”

MARCH 9

THE Collingwood faithful turned out in force for the double-header and the thousands in attendance at Morwell Recreation Reserve certainly got bang for their buck.

On International Women’s Day, the Pies’ AFLW side led the way, bouncing back from consecutive losses in fitting fashion with a thumping 32-point victory over the Western Bulldogs to kick-off proceedings.

But Collingwood’s hopes of back-to-back victories were scuppered by St Kilda, who produced a second-half fightback to win the AFL Marsh Community Series clash by 11 points.

MARCH 12

HEARTLESS thieves dashed the dreams of an 89-year-old Traralgon pensioner after his trailer was stolen from out the front of his home.

Beau Bennett saved his pension to purchase the 6x4 box trailer that he planned to kit out so he could go camping and fishing along the Gippsland Lakes with his little dog Sally.

MARCH 16

EIGHTY new police officers will be deployed across the Morwell division in a statewide roll-out of additional resources announced by Victoria Police.

The Latrobe Police Service Area will receive an additional 27 uniform officers, while Baw Baw (15) and Bass Coast (11) will also be bolstered.

MARCH 19

MAJOR sport across the Latrobe Valley has come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 17, 2020 will go down in history as a day never to be forgotten with the region’s football, netball, soccer and cricket competitions either postponing or cancelling scheduled matches.

The Latrobe Valley District Cricket League cancelled all grand finals scheduled for the weekend of March 21-22 and declared the season’s premiers.

Other sports on an extended hiatus include swimming, basketball and tennis, as a result of the outbreak which is having deep effects worldwide.

MARCH 19

AUSTRALIAN Sustainable Hardwoods commissioned a new $3 million timber manufacturing plant.

The centrepiece of the new Heyfield plant is a high-strain twin band resaw, which uses German sawing technology to maximise the amount of useable timber while minimising sawdust and woodchip waste.

ASH managing director Vince Hurley said the technology used in the new plant would mean less waste.

MARCH 19

INDOOR public gatherings of more than 100 people were banned under changes made by the state government in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Restrictions were place on aged care facilities in Victoria following the agreement of the National Cabinet.

The measures are in addition to the banning of mass outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and the 14-day isolation of travellers coming to Australia that are in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

MARCH 19

MEAT, milk and bread have joined toilet paper and hand sanitiser as items that were hard to get your hands on in Latrobe Valley supermarkets as people throughout the country continue stockpiling groceries in the wake of COVID-19.

Pasta, flour, rice, frozen vegetables and nappies were also in short supply locally. Even pets were not immune to the grocery shortfalls with dry dog food and kitty litter virtually non-existent in supermarkets.

MARCH 23

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews introduced “step one” of restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Mr Andrews announced a raft of businesses impacted by bans effective until at least midnight on April 13.

“This shutdown includes pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown (Casino), licenced venues, gyms, indoor sporting venues, places of worship, cinemas, entertainment venues, weddings and funerals,” he said.

“This list represents a big step, a massive step that is essential.”

MARCH 23

A WILLOW Grove free-range egg producer was forced to close his farm gate honesty box due to a spate of increased thefts which he has linked to panic buying, stripping supermarket shelves of eggs.

Gippsland Free Range Eggs owners James and Julie Hill were “disappointed” when they went to re-stock their honesty box to find all stock had been poached.

“The whole fridge was cleared out, they took the whole lot.

I was pretty upset,” Mr Hill said.

MARCH 26

A YALLOURN mine worker returned a positive test for COVID-19 after returning from overseas.

EnergyAustralia Yallourn head Mark Pearson said the worker, who is part of the Yallourn Mine Alliance group, saw a doctor after recognising his symptoms and is in self-isolation.

“The worker has not been at the work site since their return from overseas and has been very proactive in abiding by self-isolation requirements,” he said.

MARCH 26

AN 89-year-old Traralgon pensioner’s dreams of camping and fishing have been renewed with the outpouring of community spirit after heartless crooks swiped his trailer.

Beau Bennett said he was “taken aback” after being inundated with offers from locals wishing to help him out by replacing his trailer after it was stolen from his front garden.

“It made me humble, this knocked the wind out of me.

There are a few rotters in the world and also a lot of good people,” Mr Bennett said.

Churchill man Max Hansch reached out to Mr Bennett to donate a spare trailer sitting in his shed.

The former truckie said he sympathised with Mr Bennett after he too had a trailer stolen from his driveway while popping into town a few years ago.

“It needs a coat of paint and new lights, but it’s better it gets used than sitting in the shed. It’s going to a new home,” Mr Hansch said.

MARCH 26

STAGE 2 measures were brought into effect following a meeting of National Cabinet.

It meant food courts, auction houses, real estate auctions, outdoor and indoor markets, personal services in a premise, amusement parks, indoor and outdoor play centres, community and recreation centres, health clubs, yoga, galleries, museums, libraries, swimming pools, community halls, RSLs, PCYCs, clubs, nightclubs, casinos, gyms, cinemas, entertainment venues and much more were unable to operate.

MARCH 30

GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund announces the end of its bushfire appeal after raising a record $10.4 million.

“This is by far the biggest response we’ve ever seen to a GERF appeal,” GERF president John Mitchell said.

Mr Mitchell thanked everyone, including those from overseas, who responded to the appeal following the bushfires that ravaged East Gippsland.

MARCH 30

FIVE coronavirus active cases have been identified in the Latrobe Valley.

The figure climbed from three and featured among the state’s total of 769 active cases.

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A MOUNTAIN bike rider was lucky to walk away with minor injuries after he fell off a 12-metre cliff and clung to a tree near Walhalla, causing emergency services to spend five hours rescuing him.

The Warragul man, 64, was riding along the Great Alpine walking track when he lost control, rolled off the track and then fell five metres off the edge near Happy Creek, about 3km out of town.

A VICSES spokesperson said SES units worked in tandem with the CFA in what was a “difficult” rescue that required a high level of expertise and resources in an area with no vehicular access.

MORE than 150 Gippsland musicians took part in a mass online rendition of Never Tear Us Apart.

Musicians kept time with a basic pre-recorded track to play along at home for a collective recording that was mixed down and uploaded to YouTube.

The idea was coined by Sale-based muso Brett Glover, who was looking for a way to keep musicians connected during COVID-19 lockdowns.

THE first boiler was collapsed at the old Morwell Power Station as demolition work continues on-site with all known friable asbestos removed.

Energy Brix Australia Corporation remediation manager Barry Dungey said more than 5200 square metres of asbestos was removed “with no incident”.

APRIL 6

A MORWELL couple were put into a 14-day quarantine in a Sydney hotel after being stranded at sea aboard an Antarctic expedition ship off the coast of South America.

Leigh and Frank Kappl were with about 140 Aussies stuck on the Ocean Atlantic being denied access to ports due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The couple’s daughter Joanne had been pleading with the federal government to bring them home, describing the situation as ‘’frustrating”, feeling like they had been abandoned.

“They were left bobbing around at sea and no port was taking them in,” she said.

APRIL 9

LATROBE Valley coal-fired power stations came out as some of the country’s worst polluters according to the latest National Pollutant Inventory.

Environmental Justice Australia analysis from the report between July 2018 and June 2019 revealed the Valley’s generators were emitting high levels of fine particles, sulphur dioxide and mercury.

Yallourn and Loy Yang A were Australia’s second and third top emitters of fine particulates, behind Vales Point in NSW, which had an 181 per cent increase in emissions.

APRIL 16

POLICE praised the behaviour of Latrobe Valley residents over the Easter long weekend for complying with coronavirus restrictions ordered by the Chief Health Officer.

Morwell pandemic coordinator, Acting Senior Sergeant Craig van Bruegel said the relatively low number of fines were issued in comparison to the amount of checks police made to ensure people complied with the restrictions.

“The vast majority of people in the community are being sensible and complying with the restrictions, this is terrific.

We will have some exceptions to this, but we are enforcing it.”

APRIL 16

A NEW manufacturing plant in Rosedale is up and running with plans for expansion as the company in charge is in the midst of relocating out of Sydney.

Bambach Wires and Cables were in the final set-up stages after it started operating in a former Rosedale leather factory a couple of months ago.

Energy Technologies (the parent company) were lured to

Latrobe Valley residents of all ages took to their driveways on Anzac Day in 2020. photograph hayley mills Rosedale with the help of a $2.3 million federal regional jobs and investment grant.

APRIL 16

Premier Daniel Andrews extended the State of Emergency in Victoria to May 11.

The news comes as the tally of positive COVID-19 cases in the Latrobe Valley remained at six, with 1299 active cases throughout the state.

APRIL 16

THOUSANDS across the Latrobe Valley stood in streets and driveways to pay their respects on Anzac Day. With traditional public commemorative ceremonies such as the dawn service out of action to the general public as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the RSL encouraged people to Light Up The Dawn in 2020.

They certainly responded with not even crisp conditions stopping those young and old from reflecting on those who have served, and who continue to serve Australia.

Members of the Traralgon Brass Band stood out the front of their homes to play The Last Post, while others tuned into radios or streamed services on their mobile phones as 6am arrived.

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A NARRACAN man pushed through the pain barrier to successfully complete a 100-mile marathon in 24 hours non-stop by running laps around his neighbour’s cow paddock.

Jason Rantall completed 162km to raise more than $7000 for homeless charity Christmas on the Streets, where he volunteers with his family, reaching out to vulnerable people.

“It tested me mentally and physically as this was going on throughout the night and I was there on my own isolated and running. There was no walking, I ran every step,” he said.

APRIL 23

ONE sport which has been able to keep competition going during these uncertain times as a result of coronavirus is archery.

ONE of Gippsland FM’s longest-serving presenters, George Andreou, was remembered for his charisma behind the microphone and leadership of the local Greek-Cypriot community.

The veteran broadcaster died earlier in the month at the age of 74 after a short illness.

“He was a very generous man and highly-regarded around the station,” friend and fellow Gippsland FM broadcaster Ken Thompson said.

“He maintained a passion for broadcasting for 42 years, he was an excellent fundraiser for the station, a great supporter of ethnic programming and was always very supportive.”

DETECTIVES from the Missing Persons Squad and Wellington Crime Investigation Unit appealed for information in relation to missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

It is believed the pair were camping at Wonnangatta River, near the camping ground.

Police believe the pair travelled through Heyfield and Licola on their way to the region.

Mr Hill was last heard from on March 20 via HF radio and it has been confirmed that he was at Wonnangatta Station in the Victorian Alps when he made the call.

Ms Clay told friend she was heading away and expecting to return home on March 28 or 29.

APRIL 30

POLICE are seeking assistance to help locate missing man Jarrad Lovison.

Mr Lovison was last seen on April 16 and has made no contact with family or friends since leaving his residence.

He was described as Caucasian, seven feet tall, with a slim build and reddish/brown hair.

APRIL 30

BUDGEREE woman Kelly Van Den Berg said she was relieved to be back in Australia after catching a flight out of Morocco.

Ms Van Den Berg and her sister Tracy Lewis touched down in Australia and spoke to The Express from quarantine.

The pair were stuck in a Moroccan apartment for 34 days after the country went into lockdown due to COVID-19.

“We are just so relieved. I’ve never been so happy to be back in Australia. It’s a surreal situation to be in, we feel lucky as we could’ve been in a worse situation,” Ms Van Den Berg said.

APRIL 20

A BUDGEREE woman and her sister pleaded for the federal government to bring them home from Morocco as the nation halted commercial flights due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

Kelly Van Den Berg and her sister Tracy Lewis, who lives in Korumburra, have been holed up inside an apartment in the north African nation for nearly a month while waiting for a flight home.

“The problem is that we have no way to get out of Morocco. It may take months to get out,” Ms Van Den Berg said.

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NORMALLY there is plenty of water close by when Alex Vuillermin trains.

But due to the restrictions in place to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Morwell para-rower has been confined to dry land.

For the 20-year-old, that meant a return to her family farm and setting up her ergo (rowing machine), resulting in a change of backdrop from the Melbourne skyline to lush green paddocks.

“It has definitely been a nice change of scenery to train from home on the farm,” Vuillermin said.

“I’m loving being home with mum and dad.”

APRIL 2

Morwell-based club Twin City Archers Gippsland has been staging the COV Medal Win in isolation Series.

The brainchild of club member David Gaze, the series features weekly events where competitors can set up at home.

The ideal length of space is 18m, but hte beauty of the competition is that if you have a smaller area to work with, the face (target) is scaled to suit your requirements.

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Narracan resident Jason Rantall ran 100 mile in 24 hours on his neighbours paddock to raise funds for mental health. photograph hayley mills

TRARALGON tennis ace Ben Grumley has achieved what was not long ago just a pipedream.

The 18-year-old landed a scholarship with William Woods University to play college tennis in the United States.

“I was pretty rapt when it happened, it’s pretty weird that the first offer you get in January is the one you sign with in March,” he said.

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Trafalgar resident Dale Gannan dressed up as Lady Tinkerbell to take out the bins as daughter Monique watches on.

Tarra Bulga turned into a winter wonderland. photographs hayley mills

Willow 7, and Sonny 5, drew a rainbow on their garage roller door as a part of the Rainbow Trail creativity on Facebook.

Healey’s Road resident Dianne Bognar one year on from the Yinnar South-Budgeree fires.

Elissa, 10, held a scrunchie stall in her parents garage in Newborough to raise funds for the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund

Cowwarr Primary School students April Armstrong and Jonathon Waddington celebrated being back in class.

St Kilda and Hawthorn met in the Emergency Services fundraising match in Morwell.

Hazelwood North resident Zelma Mildenhall retired after 46 years as member of the girl guides.

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MAY 4

and the physical assault of another. Country Court Judge Christopher Ryan said McNamara’s offending was abhorrent.

“It is plan you were notorious for this type of conduct among the pupils at St Paul’s College,” Judge Ryan said.

TRARALGON Show organisers said they were forging ahead with plans to hold the event in December despite the Royal Melbourne Show being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Traralgon Show was cancelled in the previous two years and rained out in 2017.

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MAY 4

ON the day that would have marked the start of the 2020 Gippsland Football Netball League season, the Moe FNC community embarked on a campaign of a different kind.

Instead of running through the banner on April 4, the Lions’ thirds team ran a buzzer through their hair and shaved off their locks in a show of solidarity for player Tajh Eden.

Tajh, 16, was dealt a cruel blow when he was diagnosed with sarcoma of the elbow in November 2019.

“The boys wanted to honour him and do something for Tajh and his family. Tajh is an amazing young man and a very talented footballer,” coach Steven Rock said.

MAY 4

PETROL prices across the Latrobe Valley plunge below $1 a litre with coronavirus restrictions forcing a drop in demand for fuel around the globe.

Prices in the Valley hit as low as 89.9c a litre, while motorists in Melbourne were as low as 79.9c per litre.

and 1975 at the school, which is now known as Lavalla Catholic College.

Marist Brothers Australia Provincial Peter Carroll issued an ‘’unreserved and enduring’’ apology on the organisation’s website.

“That any child could so be harmed and failed when in the care of the Marist Brothers is a matter of profound sorrow yet it is what tragically occurred,” he said.

MAY 14

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THE best friend of missing Newborough man Jarrad Lovison issues an impassioned plea for information to help find his ‘’brother by oath’’, three weeks after he was last seen.

Adam Reddiex, who lived with Mr Lovison in Traralgon before moving to the Sunshine Coast, said his disappearance was ‘’completely out of character’’.

“Jarrad has always been the same, and if there’s something wrong with him I know straight away,” Mr Reddiex said.

MAY 11

POLICE say they hold grave fears for missing Newborough man Jarrad Lovison, with detectives from the Missing Persons Squad declaring they have ‘’very, very serious concerns” for his welfare.

Three weeks after his disappearance, Detective Sergeant Graham Hamilton said police were investigating several leads, including the possibility Mr Lovison had met with foul play.

Mr Lovison’s father John pleased for the public’s help to come forward with information.

“For anyone who knows something or has seen something ... let us know, we just need to bring him home,” he said.

MAY 11

DEMOLITION works continue at Hazelwood Power Station with the former turbine hall roof and walls removed.

An ENGIE Hazelwood spokesperson said the profile of the power station block was changing rapidly.

MAY 11

The end of an era as the eight chimneys at the former Hazelwood Power Station came down. photograph hayley mills

THE Marist Brothers pay nearly $4 million in compensation in out-of-court settlements and issued an apology to survivors of sex abuse carried out by a serial paedophile at the former St Paul’s College in Traralgon.

Brother Gerard McNamara served nine months in prison in 2018 after he pleaded guilty to sex abuse between 1970

ENGIE announces plans to bring the eight chimneys at the former Hazelwood Power Station down between late May and early July.

“We know the Hazelwood chimneys have long been a significant part of the Latrobe Valley skyline and a symbol of the contribution Hazelwood has made to the local and state economy over a long period of time,” demolition project manager Tom McDowall said.

MAY 14

TRARALGON barber David Ramsey, 71, celebrated half a century in business.

Mr Ramsey quietly marked the golden milestone during lockdown, but recently re-opened the barber shop located in the Seymour Arcade.

He first opened the store in 1970.

“I’ve been cutting one guy’s hair for 53 years, I used to cut his hair as an apprentice,” he said.

“Some I’ve been cutting for 40 years. I don’t like to call them clients, they are more like friends, I could tell you some stories, but this is as far as it goes.

“It’s like a footy trip, what is said in the barber shop, stays in the barber shop.”

MAY 14

CORONAVIRUS restrictions eased to allow five guests in their home and gather outdoors in groups of 10, while a return to face-to-face learning in schools will start later in the month.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced the changes as the first step of the state government’s planned easing of restrictions.

MAY 18

MARIST Brother Gerard McNamara was jailed again for seven months over his assaults against five students at St Paul’s College in Traralgon between 1973 and 1975.

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THE Supreme Court of Victoria orders Hazelwood Power Corporation to pay damages of $1.56 million over the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire which raged for 45 days.

In sentencing, Justice Andrew Keogh conceded the ‘’risk of fire was ever-present”, but said he was not satisfied the fire was the result of any breach from Hazelwood Power Corporation Pty Ltd. “The weather conditions, speed and breadth of the fires ... combined to create conditions at the mine which were extreme and exceptional,” Justice Keogh said.

The four operators of the Hazelwood Power Station were each fined $95,000 for pollution-related offences resulting from the mine fire.

An ENGIE spokesperson said it “acknowledges the sentences delivered by the Supreme Court”.

“ENGIE Hazelwood has consistently expressed regret in respect of the February 2014 Hazelwood mine fire incident and its impact on the community. We repeat this today,” the spokesperson said.

Local community groups and members spoke out in the wake of the mine fire verdict.

“It was a 45-day mine fire that spewed toxic smoke and ash over our community, that has had immediate and longterm impacts on our health, economy and environment, and they were still fined a minimal amount despite being fined of 22 charges,” Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund said.

Voices of the Valley president Wendy Farmer described the fines as a “slap on the wrist”.

MAY 21

TRARALGON Football Club senior coach Tim McGibney was sensationally sacked over comments made about a rival team in a podcast.

The former VFL assistant was dumped for sledging an opposition Gippsland League player on an episode of The Low Footy IQ podcast three weeks ago.

The podcast episode was taken down after Wonthaggi Power lodged a complaint with Traralgon and the league.

McGibney, 32, said he had formally apologised, but was informed he was “pretty much being sacked over it”.

MAY 21

A TOTAL of $13.7 million is committed to rebuild the Latrobe Special Development School on the Traralgon College Junior Campus.

School council president Sam Varsaci said the news was very exciting and a relief at the same time.

“It has always been a waiting game and the government is committed to doing it, and now we have a way forward,” he said.

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said the project has long been identified as critical.

“I congratulate the school community and parents who have worked so hard and for so long. I am proud to have supported the school community to advocate for this,” she said.

Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he was “over the moon” for the Latrobe SDS community.

“It has been a collective effort, multiple members

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Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the funding would “create a light-filled, modern and fit-forpurpose new school”.

MAY 25

THE search for missing Newborough man Jarrad Lovison came to a heartbreaking end after the 37-year-old’s body was found in the Moondarra State Park on May 23.

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad made the grisly discovery after combing an area of scrubland about 27km north of Moe. Mr Lovison was found in a clearing of forest, just 10 metres to the side of Tanjil Bren Road, about 1.5km off Moe-Walhalla Road.

It brings to a head a harrowing 38 days for family and friends of Mr Lovison, who was last seen on the night of April 15 after visiting a friend.

“The who, how and why - that’s what we need to know now, and that’s going to play on our minds for a bit,” best friend Adam Reddiex said.

“He was a gentle bloke, he had time for everyone; he was just a people person.”

MAY 28

HALF a century of Latrobe Valley history turned into a pile of rubble when the eight chimneys from the former Hazelwood Power Station were demolished in a controlled collapse that took less than a minute.

The historic event was originally scheduled for about 11am, but was pushed back by about an hour-and-a-half while the demolition team waited for ideal conditions to mitigate dust.

It was showtime at 12.27pm when the first chimney was detonated and less than 60 seconds in total for the 137-metre-high stacks to be reduced to rubble, signalling the end of an era.

Right across the Latrobe Valley, residents scrambled to find the best vantage points to bid one final farewell to the famous pillars.

Monash Way in Churchill was lined with cars, with hundreds of onlookers soaking up the historic occasion.

Shoppers stopped to catch a glimpse in Morwell, which offered some of the best views, while thousands headed to Coach Road in Newborough where the sweeping vista of the Valley changed forever.

The collapse created the equivalent of a magnitude one earthquake that was felt up to 200km away.

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LATROBE Valley aircraft manufacturer GippsAero confirmed it will cut a quarter of its staff by June 5 due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation sector.

GippsAero, a subsidiary of Mahindra Aerospace, employed 88 people at its base, located at Latrobe Regional Airport.

“With reduced demand and increased uncertainty in the short to mid-term, GippsAero plans to scale down its workforce by 25 per cent,” the company said in a statement.

Gippsland Aeronautics was founded in 1977 before Indian giants Mahindra bought a majority stake in 2009.

It manufacturers the utility aircraft models, the Airvan 10 and Airvan 8.

JUNE 1

AN emotional Trafalgar woman said she was prepared to tick off all the items on her bucket list after discovering she won division one lotto.

She held one of the five division one winning entries across Australia, receiving a cash prize of $800,000.

“I have been going through a really, really tough time,” she said.

“I always hoped this would happen, but never really thought it would.”

JUNE 1

MORWELL cricket export Peter Siddle signs a two-year deal to play with Tasmania.

Siddle, 35, who retired from Test cricket in December 2019, will bolster the state’s pace attack.

The move means the end of a 15-year association with Victorian cricket, having debuted for the Bushrangers in 2005/06.

JUNE 4

THE death of a baby boy during childbirth at Latrobe Regional Hospital in March 2019 is under investigation.

LRH conducted an internal review into the death, their processes, the level of experience in the obstetrics department and the capacity of staff to manage challenging and complex births.

A further independent investigation is being undertaken by government watchdog Safer Care Victoria, which has highlighted areas for improvement in the obstetrics department at LRH as part of its interim report.

JUNE 4

THE last of the Latrobe Valley’s seven active coronavirus cases recovers.

“Our low rate of community transmission means we have been able to ease some restrictions,” the state’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton reported.

JUNE 8

A 2200 megawatt offshore windfarm slated for Bass Strait says it could “wholly and reliably” cover an early exit of Yallourn from the electricity grid.

Star of the South lodged a submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator earlier this year as part of discussions around a new transmission link between Victoria and NSW. The project off the coast of Port Welshpool could be one of the world’s largest wind farms, providing 18 per cent of Victoria’s energy needs and be fully operational by 2027.

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The Morwell sign which greets motorists driving into town from the Morwell/Leongatha exit. photograph hayley mills young people featured on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Merinda Harrison-Drake was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for more than a decade of service supporting and promoting Aboriginal health.

“As a proud Yorta Yorta, Gunaikurnai woman, I am honoured to receive this medal as recognition for years of hard work for my ancestors, elders and myself,” she said.

Raymond Beebe also received the Order of Australia medal for service to youth through scouts and to the community through volunteering at Maryvale Probus and Hazelwood Rotary clubs.

“I’ve seen hundreds of scouts over the years, but it’s all part of a team effort. A lot of people are involved with scouting and many work away with not much recognition,” he said.

JUNE 11

THE final round of Victorian students returned to school.

About 618,000 students from Grades 3 to 10 returned to their classrooms across the state.

The state government implemented staggered drop-off and pick-up times to reduce the number of students mixing with other year levels.

JUNE 12

A TRARALGON woman scored a division one prize worth more than $1.2 million in TattsLotto.

The thrilled winner held one of the four division one winning entries nationally.

As well as winning the coveted division one prize, the happy winner’s marked System 7 entry also scored her division three six times, boosting her total prize to $1,243,698.05.

“I checked the numbers on Saturday night and the minute I saw them I knew I had won,” she said.

“I’ve been playing those numbers for about 40 years.”

LATROBE City Council gives the nod for a 3000-tonne-perannum magnesium smelter to be built in Hazelwood North.

The applicant, Latrobe Magnesium, will create magnesium out of fly ash from Yallourn after having previously signed a 10-year supply contract with mine owner EnergyAustralia.

Council granted the approval after planning officers were satisfied the application had met noise, traffic, air and emissions standards.

“We know when someone stumps up a bunch of money to invest in our area that creates jobs and liveability, we really welcome that,” Mayor Dan Clancey said.

JUNE 18

POLICE say they are close to solving the mysterious death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison after a fresh lead was unearthed.

A recently reported sighting of the 37-year-old’s green mountain bike could be a crucial breakthrough in the case, according to the Missing Persons Squad.

A witness told police they saw the bike propped up against a tree on Becks Bridge Road in Tanjil South at about 2.30pm on April 18.

Investigators travelled to Moe and Newborough as part of the ongoing investigation and appealed to anyone for information about Mr Lovison’s death to come forward.

JUNE 18

FORGET Hollywood. Morwell can claim its own showstopper, with a new bold, white sign featuring the letters of the Latrobe Valley town located near the Morwell/ Leongatha exit of the Princess Freeway.

“It is an attempt to lift the town out of an undeserved reputation and make it more attractive for people to live, visit and shop,” Latrobe City councillor Graeme Middlemiss said.

JUNE 22

A SPIKE in active coronavirus cases saw Premier Daniel Andrews again tighten coronavirus restrictions.

Victoria recorded 19 new cases on June 21, taking the total in the past five days to 96.

It came on the eve of a planned easing of restrictions for pubs, restaurants and cafes, which was pushed back until July 12.

“This could not be any more serious,” Mr Andrews said.

JUNE 22

LATROBE City Council will deliver a balanced budget to continue to deliver services into coming years, according to Mayor Dan Clancey.

JUNE 22

LATROBE Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives launch an investigation after a teenage girl was grabbed by a man in Traralgon.

The 14-year-old was walking along Grey Street when a white SUV pulled up alongside her on June 14 about 5.25pm.

An unknown person approached the girl and grabbed her, but she was able to fight free and run from the scene.

JUNE 22

A MOTORCYCLIST died following a fatal collision in Traralgon.

Police said a car and motorbike collided on Liddiard Road just after 4.30pm on June 18.

The male motorcyclist died at the scene.

JUNE 25

MORE than 100 maintenance workers at Opal Australian Paper’s Maryvale mill were locked out on June 22 as the company responded to industrial action.

Employees gathered outside the mill at 9am and told The Express they had been ordered off the premises, while those on a rostered day off were sent a message advising of the lockout just after 7am.

It comes after unions last year urged workers to prepare ‘’for a long battle” as up to 200 workers at the mill started industrial action over concerns about the standing Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Opal Australian Paper general manager of public relations and sustainability Craig Dunn said the company remained committed to reaching an EBA with its Maryvale maintenance workers.

JUNE 25

THE first case of coronavirus in Latrobe City in more than a month was confirmed on June 22.

The Department of Health and Human Services refused to confirm whether the case was acquired through community transmission and whether the person was currently located in Latrobe City.

It comes as Victoria recorded an eighth consecutive day of double-digit active case growth.

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DETECTIVES from the Missing Persons Squad will travel to Moe and Newborough as they ramp up the investigation into the death of Jarrad Lovison.

The 37-year-old’s body was found in scrubland at Moondarra State Park on May 23 about 27km north of Moe. Missing Persons Squad Inspector Andrew Stamper said detectives were continuing to treat the death as suspicious.

“From what we can work out there was no reason for Jarrad to be in the Moondarra State Park,” he said.

Council sought public input into its 2020/21 draft budget, which this year features a proposed rates freeze and $1.7 million business and community support package.

It also includes an $86m capital works program and $10m in new borrowings from the state government’s community infrastructure loan for Stage 2 of the Moe rail precinct revitalisation and Kernot Hall upgrades.

“Our predictions and modelling shows we will deliver a balanced budget this year and be able to continue services throughout the coming years,” Cr Clancey said.

Opal Australian Paper workers after being locked out of the Maryvale mill. photograph hayley mills

THE Gippsland, Mid Gippsland and North Gippsland competitions pull the pin on senior football and netball for season 2020.

Mid Gippsland was the first domino to fall with the league’s executive reaching a decision after deciding a partial season under the current coronavirus restrictions was not viable for affiliate clubs.

North Gippsland and Gippsland soon followed, meaning the three competitions joined the likes of the Goulburn Valley, Ovens and Murray, Murray, Northern and Eastern leagues to scrap their 2020 seasons.

It followed moves by other codes to cancel their seasons.

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THE Nationals have taken aim at the state government over the controversial new fire services reform, branding it “disastrous” for CFA volunteers.

The newly-launched Fire Services Victoria is made up of career CFA firefighters and the Melbourne Fire Brigade, leaving the CFA to once again revert to a volunteer-only service.

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath feared for the future of volunteer firefighting under the new system, saying: “what we’ve seen over the years is the systematic destruction of the CFA under Daniel Andrews.”

JULY 2

DETECTIVES from the Missing Persons Squad confirmed no arrests have been made in relation to the death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison, despite misinformation circulating on social media.

“Detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of Jarrad Lovison,” a Victoria Police spokesperson told The Express.

“Police are aware of some misinformation circulating regarding arrests of certain individuals, however detectives are yet to charge anyone in relation to Jarrad’s death.

JULY 2

AGL is backing its commitment to keep Loy Yang A operating until its scheduled closure date of 2048 as it unveiled plans to forge ahead towards carbon neutrality.

But the company did warn that transition could be brought forward sooner if customers were prepared to pay more for their power with earlier closures.

“There is no change to AGL’s way of plans for operating our coal-fired power stations. So we remain on a schedule of closure to the end of their engineering lives,” AGL chief executive officer Brett Redman said.

JULY 6

TRARALGON-based Grace Griffith won a Gold Remi award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival for her film Fallen.

The 24-year-old joins world-famous directors like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and David Lynch on the list of Gold Remi winners.

JULY 6

FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester slammed a decision by Bunnings to stop sourcing timber from VicForests.

“It is extraordinary that Bunnings would make this premature decision without any genuine consultation with its local suppliers and jeopardise the financial futures of dozens of timber workers and their families in Gippsland,” Mr Chester said.

JULY 9

LOCAL families accessing a day program for their children with disabilities have been left out in the cold after a disability organisation shut its Morwell service without consultation.

Morwell’s Elaine Ivory said she felt “aggrieved” after receiving a call in May from disability support service Scope saying they were ending their program at the Ann Street Facility.

JULY 9

A DECADE after works first began the Princes Highway duplication between Sale and Traralgon finally has the state funding contribution to be completed.

The state government announced it would provide its

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JULY 13

MORWELL ANZ business customers are being forced to find another bank after being told the Commercial Road branch is closing permanently.

Newsagent Ray Burgess has been banking with the branch for the past 15 years, but fears its closure will have ramifications for the Morwell shopping strip.

“The bank was a powerful drawcard to Commercial Road, while customers were there they came into my shop or would pop into Manny’s while in our neck of the woods.”

JULY 13

THE Environment Protection Authority published new information about a used lead acid battery recycling plant proposed for Hazelwood North.

The EPA is reopening public submissions and inviting comment on this new information.

It will consider a works approval application from developer Chunxing after issuing the company with notices on three occasions this year for further technical and process information.

JULY 13

VICTORIA recorded 273 new cases of coronavirus, and the total number of cases is now at 3799.

Within Victoria, 22 of the new cases were linked to outbreaks, 25 were identified through routine testing and 226 are under investigation. No new cases have been detected in returned travellers in hotel quarantine.

JULY 16

NEWBOROUGH basketball export Jaz Shelley was named in the Australian Opals squad for the first time.

Shelley, 20, was among a raft of fresh faces welcomed into the 23-strong squad selected just a year out from the Tokyo Olympics.

The national selection is another major achievement for the dynamic guard, who after starting her career with the Moe Meteors has gone from strength to strength.

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CORONAVIRUS tests have doubled this month at Gippsland’s six government-funded respiratory clinics.

In total, more than 13,000 tests have been conducted at the Gippsland Primary Health Network’s testing centres in Morwell, Bairnsdale, Warragul, Sale, Wonthaggi and Foster.

JULY 23

LOGGING trucks formed a blockade at the entrance of Bunnings in Traralgon in protest of the hardware giant’s decision to stop sourcing timber from VicForests.

Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union national secretary Michael O’Connor said it was “a sign of things to come” if the hardware giant refuses to reverse the ban on local timber.

“Timber workers will not sit back and be pushed around by big end of town fat cats like those in Bunnings and Wesfarmers head offices,” he said.

AGED care facility Bupa Traralgon has activated its outbreak management plan after a health professional who visited the centre tested positive for coronavirus.

All staff and residents of Bupa Traralgon will be tested in the coming days for COVID-19 in light of the result.

The health professional, who was asymptomatic at the time, visited the Park Lane facility on Thursday, July 16.

JULY 27 THE Victorian budget is set to return a multi-billion-dollar operating deficit as a direct result of coronavirus.

Treasurer Tim Pallas revealed the extent of damage to the Victorian economy, estimated at $7.5 billion.

The forecast is based on modelling and takes into account the $9 billion economic survival supports afforded to businesses, homes and the community throughout the pandemic.

JULY 27 A SUSHI and ramen restaurant chain has been forced to shut three Gippsland shop fronts amid fears a staff member at its Morwell store may have been in close contact with a coronavirus carrier.

Pika Sushi stores on Commercial Road in Morwell, Franklin Street in Traralgon and York Street in Sale have been closed as ordered by the Department of Health and Human Services, pending results of COVID-19 testing.

Following the testing, the stores were given the all clear four days later.

JULY 30 MINDLESS vandals targeted the iconic old Glengarry Railway Station, leaving business owners and the local community outraged.

Platform 3854 Cafe owner David Barnes arrived to find the heritage-listed building at the old station plastered with graffiti and paint.

The business, which has been up and running for about six weeks, sits atop the scenic Gippsland Plains Rail Trail on Main Street and was a labour of love for Mr Barnes and co-owner Tony McNulty.

JULY 30 THE fabled pot of gold at the end of the rainbow may well be found in Traralgon.

Celebratory banners have been an almost permanent fixture at two lotto outlets in the 3844 area in recent months, with each laying claim to the sale of multiple division one winning tickets.

JULY 30 POWERHOUSE Yallourn Yallourn North was the latest club to declare it is looking to defect from the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League.

ANZ announced the permanent closure of its Morwell branch on Commercial Road. photograph tessa randello

The Bombers executive confirmed it had sought and received permission from AFL Gippsland to “explore options” for season 2021 and beyond.

It comes after Trafalgar last week signalled its intent to breakaway from the league and join the neighbouring Ellinbank competition.

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CRAFTY community members have armed themselves with needle and thread in readiness for a project with a particularly topical purpose.

The Morwell Neighbourhood House and bespoke fabric business Blue Starfish Designs have joined forces to create The Community Sewing Bee, an initiative that will bring vital personal protective equipment to the region’s most vulnerable.

Those with an artistic flair will be able to volunteer their services, pick up a kit from the Neighbourhood House and put their handy work to use by creating reusable masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

LATROBE Regional Hospital will tighten visitor restrictions in a bid to protect patients and staff against coronavirus.

It comes as the Latrobe Valley recorded its 10th case of COVID-19, while other Gippsland shires also have a few infections.

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Erin Foster started the petition pushing for promised upgrades that were supposed to have been delivered in 2019.

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AUGUST 3

ON MONDAY, August 19,1996 Marcia Anne Ryan left her home on Larool Crescent in Seaford to visit her parents who were on their yearly, three-month trip to Queensland.

To mark National Missing Persons Week, Marcia’s brother Tony renewed calls for information that could lead to her discovery.

“I’ll never stop missing her, even when my sister, Marcia’s mum, had cancer and she was on her death bed she had a photo of both her girls and told me ‘I am finally going to know what happened to Marcia’,” he said.

AUGUST 3

ALL regional Victorians are required to wear a mask or face covering in public from today with $200 fines applying to those who flout the new rules.

Premier Daniel Andrews said he hoped that not many fines would be issued with the new directive, as many people in regional Victoria had already been wearing masks.

“We’ve had not many of these fines issued down here [in Melbourne] and I expect there would be very few issued anywhere else, as people in regional Victoria are already wearing masks,” Mr Andrews said.

AUGUST 6

LATROBE City has passed down a 0 per cent increase on rates and charges to help the community through COVID-19 as part of the 2020/21 council budget which was endorsed on Monday night.

But council also warned that some rates may either increase or decrease, depending on the evaluation of individual property values.

The 0 per cent rates increase will also mean council is unlikely to recover the foregone revenue, at a cost of approximately $13.3 million over 10 years.

AUGUST 6

RESIDENTS across the Valley woke to a rare sight as a bitterly cold start to the day brought with it a flurry of snow for many towns this week.

Falls ranged from light dustings to heavy powder from Thorpdale to Tarra Bulga and everywhere in between.

Tops of just eight degrees were forecast across the region.

AUGUST 6

A VICTORIAN Auditor-General’s Office report on mine rehabilitation has found systemic regulatory failures, which if not addressed could expose the state to financial and environmental risks.

It found the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions was failing to effectively make sure mine sites were rehabilitated at the end of their life.

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AUGUST 10

ON A daily basis, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he is contacted by a number of locals struggling with long waiting times for coronavirus testing and results.

One of those locals, Hazelwood North resident Kate Miljons, has been through the COVID-19 testing process multiple times in the last four months.

“We have a chronic health issue in my family so it is important for us to get the test results as quickly as possible so we can figure out what the issue is when we are sick,” Ms Miljons said.

AUGUST 13

A METEOROLOGICAL mast at the site of the proposed Delburn wind farm has collapsed, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage.

OSMI Australia confirmed that the mast was vandalised and, as a result, collapsed in an uncontrolled manner.

OSMI director Peter Marriott said he was “incredibly disappointed” about the damage caused.

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MARGOT Whelan is not slowing down as she approaches her 80th birthday, even baking cookies during her interview with The Express.

The well-known caterer said she has become accustomed to being affectionately referred to as ‘Aunty Margot’ to many across the Latrobe Valley.

“I am used to being Aunty Margot to everyone now, my niece was a teacher at Churchill and rang me up for a recipe for cream puffs and she said to her form ‘say hello to Aunty Margot’, and they all did,” she said.

AUGUST 13

JOHN Van Berkel has endured a tough year but his heart of gold has not lost its shine.

Mr Van Berkel has turned to crafting face masks, which hang on a line out the front of his Traralgon home, free to take for passers-by in need.

“I put them out the front and away they go,” he said.

AUGUST 17

A GIPPSLAND adventure racing team has conquered The World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.

The 671 kilometre race saw 66 teams from around the world navigate rugged terrain non-stop over 11 days.

Traralgon South couple Rob and Kathryn Preston relied

PREMIER Daniel Andrews has not ruled out increased coronavirus testing in the Latrobe Valley, as some locals have raised concerns about the rising number of positive cases in the Valley.

The state government increased testing resources in Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat following increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in those regions.

AUGUST 17

MORWELL’S favourite grocer Manny’s Market is being recognised for its contribution to sustainability as a finalist in this year’s Food and Fibre Gippsland Excellence in Agribusiness Awards.

Manny’s Market is up for an Excellence in Sustainability award and is one of 34 finalists out of 115 entries from Gippsland agribusinesses.

All finalists have the chance to win the agribusiness of the year award to attend a seven-day international agri-food tech tour, valued at $15,000

AUGUST 20

RESIDENTS will have access to drive-through coronavirus testing, with a new site to be run by Latrobe Community Health Service.

“There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure we’ve got a safe testing site for the community,” Ms Pettifer said.

“There has been a really positive approach between Latrobe City, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Kmart and lots of staff at Latrobe Community Health Services as well.”

AUGUST 24

A FUTURE for nuclear power in Victoria is on the agenda again.

A parliamentary inquiry is currently examining the merits of removing prohibitions put in place in 1983 surrounding nuclear activity.

In a recent submission to the inquiry, local union officials suggested nuclear power could provide a just transition for Latrobe Valley coal workers.

But whether a nuclear power plant has a ‘social licence’ to operate in our backyard, or any part of Australia for that matter, forms part of the inquiry’s discussion.

The call to lift the state’s prohibition on nuclear was not backed by all unions, as some community groups came out swinging against any proposal involving the Valley.

BUPA Traralgon is now home to the largest cluster of coronavirus cases in an aged care facility outside of Melbourne and the Geelong corridor, the Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed.

There are now 12 cases of COVID-19 at the Park Lane facility, with four new infections recorded over the weekend - three employees and one resident.

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MEMBERS of the Latrobe Valley business community have spoken of concerns they are being left out in the cold by the state government’s Business Support Fund.

To be eligible for funding, businesses must meet a raft of criteria including; be registered with WorkSafe, hold an ABN, participate in the JobKeeper Payment Scheme and be registered for GST. Sole traders and partnership enterprises must also employ people other than themselves to be eligible for funding, which Member for Morwell Russell Northe said was crippling “mum and dad” operations.

AUGUST 27

ST Gabriel’s Primary School in Traralgon has an new member of staff in therapy dog Gracie, who is very popular with staff and students.

Principal Ros Joyner said initially the idea came from learning adjustment leader Chris DiCorleto.

“Mrs DiCorleto set up our new sensory room and runs a special program for our students with additional needs.

Having a therapy dog at school is about meeting all of our children’s needs and adding value to their wellbeing and social emotional learning,” she said.

AUGUST 31

EMERGENCY services crews were kept busy after a wild storm lashed the Latrobe Valley.

Strong winds, lightning, thunder and hail arrived with the cold front which tore through the region about 6pm.

The State Emergency Service (SES) responded to 19 incidents in Moe and six in Morwell, while a number of other parts of the Valley were impacted.

AUGUST 31

AIR pollution from the Latrobe Valley’s coal-fired power stations has been linked to 37 premature deaths a year in Gippsland, according to a new report from Greenpeace.

The estimates came from a new report, Lethal Power: How burning coal is killing people in Australia, written by air pollution experts and released by the environment group.

The report found that air pollution was responsible for 580 days of asthma symptoms among children, 33 low birthweight babies and 37 premature deaths per year across the region.

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The Foundation purchased land at 59-67 The Ridgway for the build.

The anticipated cost of the centre will be between $1.5 million and $1.9 million, and is due to open in September 2021.

Foundation chairman Paul Pratt said it had chosen Traralgon-based JJC Designs as the architect.

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AUGUST 24

Traralgon icon and master baker Margot Whelan celebrated her 80th birthday. photograph tessa randello on their adventure racing experience and Gippsland-based training during the race, broadcast as a series on Amazon Prime.

AUGUST 10

RESIDENTS in Latrobe City have saved more than $18 million on the pokies since gaming venues closed in March, according to data crunched by a gambler’s help advocate.

It comes as the entire state of Victoria saved $1 billion

THE Latrobe Valley shivered through a bitterly cold weekend.

Despite no reports of snow, the mercury barely climbed into double digits as winds and heavy rain lashed the region.

The top of 8.9 degrees on August 22 was our equal coldest day of the year so far, joining August 4.

The apparent (feels-like temperature) rarely hovered above minus territory throughout.

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SEPTEMBER 3 LATROBE City Council confirms it will consider a planning permit application for a controversial used lead acid battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North in “coming weeks”.

It comes as the Environment Protection Authority granted a Works Approval for the Chinese company Chunxing to process 50,000 tonnes of used lead acid batteries into 28,000 tonnes of refined lead each year.

The proposal for the Fourth Road facility would provide 50 ongoing jobs.

The EPA handed down the works approval on Monday subject to a range of conditions, despite the application receiving strong community objections.

SEPTEMBER 3 A MAN who visited the Latrobe Valley from August 17 until August 27 has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the man travelled through parts oftheValley, Casey and Cardinia local government areas.

“When the individual tested positive he immediately entered isolation,” a DHHS spokesperson said. “Four people are suspected of contracting the virus from this individual while he was in his infectious period.”

SEPTEMBER 3 TWO men died following a house fire in Traralgon on the night of August 31.

Police confirmed on Tuesday the cause of the blaze at the Cowell Court property was not suspicious.

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Simon Ross said the fire appeared to have been started by a cigarette.

SEPTEMBER 3 BUPA Traralgon had its first ‘window visits’ on Wednesday, September 2, allowing residents and their loved ones to visit almost face-to-face.

The visits allow Bupa residents and their loved ones to sit on either side of a window with a table and chair set up and speak over the phone.

The home is still locked down indefinitely with no visits allowed for residents.

Lynette Lay took the opportunity to see her 90-year-old mother Elaine face-to-face for the first time in about two months.

SEPTEMBER 7 RESTRICTIONS across regional Victoria will be relaxed beginning next weekend under the state government’s highly anticipated roadmap out of coronavirus unveiled yesterday.

From midnight on Sunday, September 13, regional Victorians will be allowed public outdoor gatherings of five people from a maximum of two homes.

A “single person bubble” will also be created, permitting those living alone or single parents one nominated visitor.

SEPTEMBER 7 THE Rankcom family is relieved to have Tom back home in Traralgon South after the 17-year-old suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest.

The Gippsland Grammar Year 12 student collapsed during an F45 class in late June, while working out with his older brother Charlie and mother Carolynne.

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MEMBER for Morwell Russell Northe made Victorian history as the first MP to take part in a Legislative Assembly debate via video link.

On August 27, Mr Northe spoke in Parliament about the Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill 2020.

He said the speech went very smoothly and that he had doors locked in his office while he spoke, to avoid any live-streamed mishaps.

SEPTEMBER 10

NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has branded the state’s timber transition plan “bogus and insulting”, pointing to new plantations at Maryvale as evidence the government has “walked away” from hardwood altogether.

Speaking from the former HVP plantation on Derham’s Lane, Ms Bath said the government’s move to plant 250 hectares of blue gum in 2020 for use as a transition timber was “shambolic” and not fit for use in the hardwood industry.

“What we’re seeing is Daniel Andrews’ native timber transition is just a sham,” she said.

SEPTEMBER 10

LATROBE City Council puts the former Churchill nursing home Hazelwood House on the market.

The nursing home’s operator Benetas handed the facility back to council, moving the residents out of town into Dalkeith Hostel in Traralgon in 2019.

Council promised that money from the sale would go into Churchill community projects.

Hazelwood House was originally established by the Churchill community in the early 1990s, which helped to fundraise and attract grants to build a local aged care facility.

Latrobe City councillor Darrell White assured that any future use would be ‘‘congruent’’ with the original intentions of the Churchill community.

SEPTEMBER 10

NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said the state government’s roadmap announcement was a road block for Gippsland businesses.

Ms Bath is calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to rethink the plan and allow people to support local businesses safely.

“It’s absolutely unfair that Gippsland communities are grouped in with other regional areas that have higher

BIGGER things lay in store for On The Tiles.

The promising four-year-old from the Peter Gelagotis stable registered his second straight Moe win in commanding fashion on September 8.

Sent out the $2.80 favourite, On The Tiles revelled in the soft conditions to take out the Ladbrokes Benchmark 58 Handicap (2075m) by a comfortable six-length margin in a performance that delighted Gelagotis.

SEPTEMBER 14 RESIDENTS at a unit block in Moe say they are living in fear as a dilapidated, burnt out flat has started to attract “dangerous” visitors.

A unit at the Langford Street complex was gutted by fire about 10 months ago and has become a hangout for alleged illegal activity, according to tenants.

Police tape and protective boards cordoning off the unit have been slashed, and inside is littered with drug paraphernalia, empty alcohol jars and rubbish.

SEPTEMBER 14 LATE in August, Traralgon based Kieran Jackiw went to the hairdresser for his first mullet to raise money for the Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health.

In under two weeks, the 33-year-old hit his fundraising goal of $1000 and, as promised, dyed his mullet rainbow on R U OK? Day. Mr Jackiw was shocked that he managed to raise close to $2000 in 10 days for the not-for-profit facility for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders.

SEPTEMBER 17 A COLLECTIVE sigh of relief reverberated across the state this week as regional Victorians were told they could once again enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures, with news of a move to Step 3 of the roadmap out of coronavirus.

Businesses big and small across almost every industry have been in a constant state of flux for most of 2020, and none more so than hospitality.

Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bistros are once again open for dine-in service across regional Victoria in a welcome return for patrons, publicans and business owners alike.

SEPTEMBER 21 LATROBE City Council rejects Chunxing’s application to build a highly contentious used lead acid battery recycling (ULAB) plant in Hazelwood North after a marathon meeting on Thursday night, September 17.

Councillors knocked back the planning permit in a motion led by Cr Kellie O’Callaghan, which was supported by six out of nine councillors, after months of strong community objection.

It comes after an original motion was posted to recommend granting a permit based on Latrobe City planning officers’ reports and an EPA works approval.

SEPTEMBER 21 COMMUNITY engagement is top of the agenda for the Latrobe Valley’s newest Local Area Commander.

Inspector Paul Huggett moved to the Valley after 14 years as station commander at Maryborough Police Station and said he sees a lot of similarities between that area and the Latrobe Valley.

Lynette Lay took the opportunity to see her 90-year-old mother Elaine face-to-face through a window visit at Bupa Traralgon. photograph hayley mills Insp Huggett said he plans to build on the strong “established partnerships” police in the Valley have with community groups and organisations in his new role.

SEPTEMBER 24

AN investigation was launched after a man allegedly approached a 10-year-old in Morwell.

On Thursday, September 17 between 5pm and 6pm the boy and his six-year-old brother were riding bikes on the corner of Maude and Grant streets.

The man, believed to be aged between 20 and 25, parked his truck, put on a mask and allegedly approached the boy and said “you’re coming with me” before allegedly attempting to grab the boy’s arm.

SEPTEMBER 24

BLOODLETTING has begun in the new-look Mid Gippsland Football Netball League with Trafalgar FNC given the green light to leave the competition.

The Bloods signalled their intent to breakaway from the MGFNL in July, referencing a lingering sense of “significant uncertainty” with regard to the state of play under a touted merger of the Mid Gippsland and Alberton leagues, which has since come to fruition.

But the move was stopped in its tracks last month as their application to leave the competition was rejected by members clubs in a vote, 7-2.

SEPTEMBER 28

A MOTHER’S unspeakable grief over the tragic loss of her son in 2019 led her to campaign for road safety in his memory.

Dayne Rech was struck by a car at the intersection of Bradford Drive and the Princes Highway in Traralgon during the early hours of February 16.

He had been waiting to catch a lift home, having spent the evening with some friends not far from the area.

SEPTEMBER 28

GIPPSLAND’S first radio station is now 90 years old.

Now two separate stations, TRFM and Gippsland’s Gold began life as 3TR on 29 September 1930.

In fact the roots of 3TR go back even further, when the Trafalgar Radio Club was tinkering with low power broadcasts as an ‘experimental’ station in 1929.

Operated by Frank Berkery, it was known as 3FB. However, it wasn’t long before the amateur service developed into a fully-licenced commercial radio station, launching as 3TR in 1930, when there were only six stations across Victoria.

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YPS school council president Sandy Hegarty has been meeting with some South Ward candidates to discuss the long-standing issue after school kids were reporting weekly “near misses”.

“Nearly every week we have kids tell us something has happened, likeacar hasn’t stopped at the crossing, or has gone around the corner too fast,” Ms Hegarty said.

THE Latrobe Valley has no active coronavirus infections as of September 30, the Health Department has confirmed.

It comes as COVID-19 case numbers continue to stabilise with the rolling 14-day average across Victoria dipping to 16.4, down from 21 the fortnight prior.

There were 13 new infections recorded across the state yesterday and four lives lost, taking the total number of active cases to 305.

OCTOBER 15

MOE-Newborough has seen the sharpest rent increase across regional Victoria in the last six months.

Rent in the area has increased by 9 per cent in the last six months to June 30, according to analysis of government data by the Council to Homeless Persons.

Moe-Newborough also saw the second highest rent increase in the state, behind only Brighton East in Melbourne’s south-east.

OCTOBER 1 MEMBERS of the Morwell Club Bowls Club have been left disheartened after vandals targeted their Helen Street headquarters.

Tools and personal items were allegedly stolen and later recovered, but a vital piece of equipment, the club’s defibrillator, is still missing.

Morwell Club Bowls Club president David Broadbent said members arrived at the rooms to find the locker room “a mess” on Sunday, September 27.

OCTOBER 5 POLICE unearth a new and potentially pivotal lead in the mysterious death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison, The Express can reveal.

Investigators now believe the 37-yearold was last seen alive with his green mountain bike, which remains missing, in the early hours of April 16.

It was initially thought the last sighting of Mr Lovison, who cut an imposing figure at seven-feet-tall, occurred the evening prior when he was captured on CCTV visiting Kmart and Woolworths in Moe.

OCTOBER 5 THE owner of a local road construction and maintenance company has been handed a combined sentence of $466,000 in fines over the workplace death of a Churchill man in 2017.

Damien Taifer, 21, was employed by Valley Sweep and owner Anton Zakic when he was killed after losing control of a water tanker and colliding with a tree while driving along Main Neerim Road between Drouin and Noojee.

The court heard that on the morning of May 15, 2017, Mr Taifer reported for work to a site in Yarragon, where he was instructed to join the road maintenance crew that was heading up to work on Toorongo Valley Road in Noojee.

OCTOBER 5 THE local Muslim community is holding talks with Latrobe Valley business owners over offering halal-certified meats due to food supply issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Incorporated president Zafar Iqbal Zafar said Muslims had been struggling to source halal-certified meat products for several months when travel from regional Victoria to Melbourne was banned.

“You don’t have any outlets in the area,” Dr Zafar said.

OCTOBER 5 VOLUNTEER firefighters fear the possible transfer of critical CFA assets to career staff at integrated stations could spell the end of volunteer firefighting in Victoria.

Under the state government’s Fire Rescue Victoria/CFA model, which integrates career firies and volunteers, 4 x 4 tankers used to fight fires in mines and plantations were to remain CFA volunteer assets.

The controversial reform came into effect on July 1

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and was met with opposition by volunteer firefighters who feared they would be pushed out by career staff at integrated stations.

OCTOBER 8

INVESTIGATORS have shed more light on the last known movements of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison, with detectives from the Missing Persons Squad declaring they are closing in on those responsible for his death.

On Monday, October 5, The Express revealed the 37-year-old was last seen alive with his green mountain bike on Moe-Walhalla Road in the early hours of April 16.

Detective Sergeant Graham Hamilton said yesterday police now know Mr Lovison met with “an associate”, who is a person of interest, at the Latrobe River bridge around 3am.

OCTOBER 8

THE rain could not dampen the spirits of Liddiard Road Primary School students as they returned to the classroom.

Prep to Grade 6 students bounced through the school gates, to see their classmates for the first time in more than two months.

Annelies Agustin, the mother of Prep student Ari, said although she enjoyed remote learning she was keen to get back to normal.

A MORWELL telco was floated on the stock market for a staggering $190 million on Friday after being founded 17 years ago by a local man who “barely passed VCE”.

Aussie Broadband started trading on the ASX under the name ABB, with 40 million shares on offer at $1 each.

It was over-subscribed and closed within 75 minutes, with more than 9000 people queuing up before the offer opened.

OCTOBER 19

LATROBE Valley residents heard an almighty boom as another piece of Hazelwood history was brought to the ground when mine operator ENGIE demolished the first of four dredgers in a controlled collapse.

Hazelwood mine dredger 11 came down in 20 seconds last week,when timed cut chargers placed on its structural points were detonated at 10.04am, allowing gravity and weight to take over.

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OCTOBER 12

GLENGARRY farmer Tim Waite was left “speechless” when his rates notice increased by 38 per cent since last year.

The grazier thought the Wellington Shire Council had made an error when he read that his rates had almost doubled, and said his 160-acre property was “well over-valued”.

“I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I actually phoned the council straight away to see if it was a mistake because I had heard there would be a rate freeze,” he said.

CROWDS were unable to be on course due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that didn’t stop the Moe Cup from being run and won.

New Zealand raider Our Big Mike scored a commanding front-running victory in the $130,000 Moe Optical Moe Cup (2050m).

Our Big Mike ($15) dictated terms throughout to give jockey Noel Callow his second Moe Cup triumph after The Wingman (2011) and trainer Brett Scott his first.

“It’s a great honour to win this race,” a delighted Scott said post-race.

“He broke the field up today with a great ride from Noel.”

OCTOBER 12

MEMBERS of the Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby huddled around their screens recently, waiting for the results of the Pride in Sport Australia award of 2020.

The club was nominated for two awards, Community Sport Award and Small Club of the Year but were unable to attend the Sydney presentations.

Ranges president Bodye Darvill said she was blown away when the club won this year’s Community SportAward for the 2019Australian Roller Derby Pride Cup.

OCTOBER 15

YINNAR Primary School renewed its push for safe school crossing zones in town, as local residents take to the polls in this month’s local government elections.

OCTOBER 22 THREE people were charged with murder over the death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison.

On Tuesday, October 20, 24-year-old Moe woman Samantha Guillerme was arrested at a Coalville Road address after Missing Persons Squad detectives executed a warrant.

Ms Guillerme was charged with one count of murder and a vehicle - a white Toyota - was also seized as part of the investigation and forensically examined.

On October 21, police executed a further six warrants across the Latrobe Valley as part of the ongoing investigation.

The first warrant, at a property on Tooronga Road, Willow Grove resulted in the arrest of 28-year-old Jake Brown.

The second, which was executed on March Street, Newborough, led to the arrest of 47-year-old Andrew Price.

Both men were charged with one count of murder.

OCTOBER 26 THE family of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison speaks out after three people were last week charged with the 37-yearold’s murder.

In a statement released on Friday, father John Lovison said the family was “heartbroken” by the news three locals - Samantha Guillerme, Jake Brown and Andrew Price would front court for allegedly murdering his son.

“We are so heartbroken. We would like to thank all the police and detectives for their tireless pursuit,” Mr Lovison said.

“We hope that justice can be served for Jarrad.

OCTOBER 29 THE state government refuses to re-commit to the construction of an electric vehicle manufacturing facility promised for the Latrobe Valley.

In the lead-up to the 2018 election Premier DanielAndrews unveiled plans to partner with company SEA Electric to create the plant, which was to be built by 2021 and create 500 jobs.

At the time, Morwell was heralded as the new “national capital of electric vehicle manufacturing”, where up to 2400 delivery vans and mini buses would roll off the production line each year.

OCTOBER 29 TEAM members at the Morwell Neighbourhood House arrived to find a shattered glass door and ransacked headquarters yesterday.

Around 4am a person appears to have entered through the storage room on the left-hand-side of the House, taking a few small items and making a mess of the Beattie Crescent property.

Morwell Neighbourhood House managerTracie Lund said the break-in was a “gut punch”.

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AUTHORITIES declared they are investigating allegations of misconduct that have been levelled against staff at Traralgon’s Special Developmental School, The Express can reveal.

The Victorian Department of Education and Training confirmed it was investigating allegations which include the manhandling of students with a disability, alongside WorkSafe and Morwell police.

“We are aware allegations have been raised about inappropriate behaviour towards students at Latrobe Special Developmental School,” a government spokesperson said.

“We encourage any families who are aware of any inappropriate behaviour to come forward so we can manage this appropriately and provide support to those who need it.”

NOVEMBER 2

FOOD insecurity across the Latrobe Valley has risen starkly, with new data from the Morwell Neighbourhood House revealing a 77 per cent increase in food bank patronage in the last year.

The House fed a record 5272 people in the year to June 2020, up from 2968 the year prior.

Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund described the spike as “really significant” and said it correlated directly with the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOVEMBER 2

MEMBER for Morwell Russell Northe raised concerns about “inconsistencies and confusions” around COVID-19 restrictions in regional areas.

In parliament, Mr Northe said he was contacted by countless of businesses and individuals who were becoming increasingly frustrated with the current roadmap.

“We are currently sitting at nearly a month free of any active COVID cases in the Latrobe Valley, however, whilst I understand the need to be cautious and safe, many of the restrictions don’t align with other states where there also also few, if any, active cases,” he said.

NOVEMBER 5

TRARALGON jockey export Koby Jennings soared to the top of the Sydney horse racing scene.

Jennings, 25, landed his greatest career success to date when he partnered Colette to a thrilling victory in the $7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill.

“I think it’s still sinking in that I’ve won it,” Jennings told The Express.

The Golden Eagle is Australia’s third richest race after The Everest and the Melbourne Cup.

NOVEMBER 5

TESTING for coronavirus in wastewater systems in Moe and Traralgon has not detected any of the virus since the first week of September.

But local wastewater has not been tested, with Sale not included in the intensive statewide wastewater testing program. A health department spokesperson said coronavirus was detected in Moe and Traralgon in early September in line with active coronavirus cases in the area.

NOVEMBER 9

MEMBER for Morwell Russell Northe hit back at the state government for overlooking the Latrobe Valley as a site for a 300 megawatt battery that will be built near Geelong.

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Traralgon jockey export Koby Jennings won the Golden Eagle aboard Colette. photograph bradley photographers Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio unveiled plans for the largest lithium-ion battery in the southern hemisphere to be installed near the Moorabool Terminal Station and will provide 85 jobs.

The Australian Energy Market Operator signed an $84 million contract with French energy company Neoen to build and operate the Tesla battery for 11 years in time for the 2021-22 summer.

NOVEMBER 9

LOCAL RSL officials call on the Latrobe Valley community to pause and pay their respects for Remembrance Day. At 11am, residents are asked to pause for a minute’ silence, 102 years to the day the guns on the Western Front fell silent to mark the end of World War I. Morwell RSL Sub-Branch president Wayne Hutchinson said the day was a special one on the calendar.

NOVEMBER 9

THE ring of steel between Melbourne and regional Victoria finally came down.

It was part of a raft of COVID-19 restrictions eased after the state recorded nine straight days without any new recorded coronavirus cases.

But mask rules remain unchanged, as does the ‘if can work from home, you must work from home’ approach.

NOVEMBER 12

LATROBE City’s newly-elected councillors were sworn in Tuesday evening after local government election results were declared on Monday.

Two new faces were welcomed into Latrobe City which now doubles the number of women on council, with the election on Tracie Lund in Central Ward and Melissa Ferguson in South Ward.

Other successful candidates included returning Graeme Middlemiss and West Ward returning incumbents Sharon Gibson and Brad Law. East Ward remains as it was pre-election with incumbents Kellie O’Callaghan, Dan Clancey, Dale Harriman and Darren Howe all returning to council.

Former Central Ward councillor Alan McFarlane, the most recent deputy mayor, and former South Ward Cr Darrell White were not voted back in.

NOVEMBER 12

GIPPSLAND tourist operators are hoping for a “bumper” spring and summer with the help of a new marketing campaign to lure city-folk to the region post-lockdown.

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WORKSAFE Victoria announces that it is not charging Yallourn Power Station operator EnergyAustralia over an incident in which a worker died from burn injuries in November 2018.

The safety regulator undertook a comprehensive investigation into the death of Yallourn unit controller Graeme Edwards, but “determined not to lay charges in relation to this incident”.

However, the matter will be referred to the Office of Public Prosecutions for further review.

NOVEMBER 19

THE family of a worker who died at Yallourn Power Station two years ago is pushing for an independent review of WorkSafe’s decision not to prosecute the operator over the incident.

WorkSafe Victoria is not laying charges against EnergyAustralia after investigating the death of of Yallourn unit controller Graeme Edwards who died from burn injuries in November 2018.

Mr Edwards’ family stated they were “outraged and astonished” by WorkSafe’s resolution after what was a “very easily avoidable workplace incident” at Yallourn.

Both Mr Edwards’ family and the CFMMEU have requested the Department of Public Prosecutions conduct and independent review.

NOVEMBER 19

AT least $60 million will be allocated to Latrobe City for public and community housing as part of the state government’s historic Big Housing Build.

The $5.3 billion investment - the largest ever in Australia - will be used to build 12,000 new homes throughout Victoria with 25 per cent allocated to regional Victoria.

The Big Housing Build will deliver 9300 social housing homes for Aboriginal people, pensioners, those with a disability, family violence victims and single-parent families.

NOVEMBER 19

LOCAL State Emergency Service volunteers worked tirelessly through the early hours of the morning responding to more than 160 calls for assistance.

Requests for assistance ranged from trees down across roads, fences and minor damage to fences. There were also a number of reports across the region of trampolines and other unsecured backyard items flying away.

Wind gusts reached 91kph across the Latrobe Valley while at Wilsons Promontory and Alpine regions, there were gusts of up to 100 kph.

NOVEMBER 19

LATROBE City is looking into a school crossing safety upgrade after Kosciuszko Street Primary School parents warned children could be hit by cars on Catterick Crescent.

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ENERGY giant AGL announces the development of a large grid-scale battery project in the Latrobe Valley.

Development activities are now underway for a 200megawatt battery at Loy Yang.

The Latrobe Valley project follows the company’s recent acceleration of plans for a 250MW battery at the Torrens Island Power Station in South Australia.

AGL chief executive and managing director Brett Redman said the company is playing a key role in modernising Australia’s energy supply.

NOVEMBER 23

SHARON Gibson was voted mayor of Latrobe City.

Cr Gibson edged out Cr Kellie O’Callaghan 5-4 in the vote conducted at council’s headquarters in Morwell.

NOVEMBER 23

THE Hazelwood boiler house demolition “did not go as planned” when explosives misfired and only half the structure collapsed.

The former Hazelwood Power Station’s Boiler House 4 was supposed to have been demolished when an explosion was set off at 12.30pm.

However, a misfire occurred and half the structure was left standing after the blast, resulting in a thick, black cloud of dust that dissipated over the eastern overburden dump.

NOVEMBER 26

THE Victorian government will maintain Latrobe Valley Authority funding through the next two years as part of the State Budget.

The Budget is providing $125 million to continue the LVA, but it is being funded out of the bucket of the Rural and Regional Victoria group.

Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing assured the LVA would continue to operate at its Morwell office, with chief executive Karen Cain staying at the helm and no staff losses. The state government established the LVA in 2016 to administer the state government’s $266 million Hazelwood transition fund and provide financial support to community projects.

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CRANBOURNE trainer Gavin Bedggood secured the biggest victory of his racing career when No Effort won the $70,000 bet365 Traralgon Cup (1900m).

The six-year-old mare capitalised on a peach of a ride from jockey Daniel Moor to take out one of the Latrobe Valley’s biggest races in a time of 2:00.27.

Passing the post, No Effort ($6) beat off favourite Lord Bouzeron ($3.80) by a long-neck, with Nudge Bar ($11) a further half-head away in third.

But a post-race protest lodged by the connections of Nudge Bar for interference during the concluding stages was upheld, promoting the Moe galloper to second and relegating Lord Bouzeron to third.

DECEMBER 3

ZACK Beasley only took up running two years ago.

But that didn’t stop the 28-year-old, who produced a scintillating performance to win his first Traralgon Marathon.

In wet, blustery conditions, Beasley completed the course in 2:40.28, finishing 14 minutes clear of nearest rival Peter Cutler.

Narelle Crozier was equally as dominant as Beasley on her way to taking out the women’s event.

Crozier produced a time of 3:14.17, winning by a 53 minute margin from her nearest rival.

DECEMBER 3

THE Gippsland-Latrobe region has some of the worst obesity rates in Victoria, coupled with high levels of smoking and heart disease-related deaths, according to the latest Heart Foundation figures.

The Australian Heart Maps online data shows that more than 38 per cent of people living in Gippsland-Latrobe are obese, which is 22 per cent higher than the state average.

It means Gippsland-Latrobe ranked in the top three of the most obese regions in Victoria, behind Shepparton and Ballarat.

DECEMBER 3

THE Gippsland Line will see 22 extra services every week in the state government’s train timetable redesign.

The new timetable will take effect at the end of January next year, with extra services stopping at Trafalgar, Yarragon, Longwarry, Bunyip, and Nar Nar Goon.

DECEMBER 3

A MAJOR planned maintenance program at Yallourn has been setback with two units taken offline to repair tube leaks.

An EnergyAustralia spokesman said an outage on unit one was taking “a little bit longer than what we had anticipated” after the $65 million upgrade began around mid-year.

Unit one was temporarily returned to service in November, but was then taken offline again to repair tube leaks. Unit four was also offline due to tube leaks and maintenance.

When totalled, the average number of homes containing asbestos across the three local government areas was 74 per cent or close to three in four homes.

DECEMBER 7

FEW events typify the spirit of giving during the festive season more than the Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run. The 21st edition of the Toy Run took place with more than 300 motorbikes travelling from Traralgon to Old Gippstown.

Toy Run co-ordinator Alf Vella said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the generosity of people in the Latrobe Valley and wider Gippsland region had again shone through.

“We probably had about $50,000 worth of toys, which means every kid in the Latrobe Valley will have a present to open up on Christmas morning,” Mr Vella said.

“You get the satisfaction out of seeing the kids get presents, but also supporting the local community, we spend the money in local businesses, not on eBay, so they get the benefits as well.”

DECEMBER 7

THE CFMMEU is ramping up a campaign in opposition to the state government’s plans to phase out native timber logging by the end of the decade.

The CFMMEU led meetings with timber representatives in Heyfield, Healesville and Orbost.

It wants the state government to provide industry certainty by releasing supply forecast data around its plans to halve native timber supply from 2024 and transition to plantation timber by 2030, as well as tighten loopholes in existing laws which enable environment groups to litigate against logging companies, and to deter forest protesters from entering logging coupes.

DECEMBER 7

FEDERATION University researchers are looking into the long-term rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley’s mines and any risks associated with using water to create full pit lakes.

The Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering Research Group is undertaking two studies with $465,000 in state government funding, expected to be completed by June next year.

Federation University GHERG director Thomas Baumgartl said the studies will help to inform both the state government and mining companies how to proceed with mine rehab plans.

DECEMBER 10

YOU can teach an old dog new tricks, or so the saying goes.

But no such phrase exists with reference to felines, and one senior cat from Trafalgar has proved the opposite may in fact apply for his species.

Binx, the 16-year-old moggy found himself with time to burn during quarantine and, like many, decided to try his paw at a new hobby.

His experience moonlighting as a “long-tailed hunting terrier” proved so convincing that he put all the canine competitors to shame at an international dog show, winning titles in Canine Conditioning and Fitness, Expert Tricks, Triple Crown and Quarantine Canine Parkour.

DECEMBER 10

LATROBE City councillors called for a report assessing the need to overhaul the region’s school crossings after ongoing safety concerns have been raised by several school communities.

The reports will review the safety and effectiveness of school crossings in Latrobe City, as well as looking into providing resources such as crossingsupervisors and safety infrastructure.

Latrobe City will also push for the state government to expand its funding programs to support crossing safety upgrades at certain schools that do not meet the funding criteria.

DECEMBER 10

DEMOLITION contractors will have another crack at demolishing what remains of Hazelwood Boiler House 4 next week in a controlled explosive collapse, pending weather conditions.

Delta Group attempted to knock the first of the former Hazelwood Power Station’s four boiler houses down last month. The demolition did not go to plan in what was a suspected misfire when only a portion of the structure containing Unit 8 came down, with Unit 7 remaining in place.

More than 300 riders took part in the 21st annual Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run. photograph hayley mills

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memorandum of understanding with Opal Australian Paper to supply feedstock for a large scale energy from waste project at Maryvale.

The project is being developed by a consortium comprising Opal Australian Paper, SUEZ Australia and New Zealand, Tribe, Masdar and Acciona.

Citywide chief executive officer Chris Campbell said the agreement meant the company could supply the feedstock via rail link, and potentially participate as an equity partner.

DECEMBER 14

THERE would not be enough water in the Latrobe River system to create pit lakes out of the Latrobe Valley’s mine voides under forecast climate scenarios, according to newly-released government documents.

The ecological assessment revealed that under dry climate modelling by the early 2030s, there will be less water in the ailing river systme, even without urban, agricultural or power generation uses.

DECEMBER 14

THE Victorian environmental watchdog issues ENGIE with a clean-up notice over longstanding leaching from a coal ash pond into groundwater.

An Environment Protection Authority notice stated the HARA ash pond on the floor of Hazelwood mine has been known to be polluting groundwater since 2005.

THE Moe woman charged with the murder of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison is in a “very sensitive, traumatic state”, a court was told.

Samantha Guillerme, 24, made a bail application to the Supreme Court which was set to be heard.

But during an online hearing, which lasted just a few minutes, Ms Guillerme’s lawyer John Desmond withdrew the application.

He described the policy summary of the crime as War and Peace, saying it was “a heavy read”.

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A STUDY measuring the volume of asbestos in residential dwellings across three local government areas in Gippsland, the first of its kind developed in Australia, has found that eighty per cent of homes built in the Latrobe Valley prior to 1990 were likely to contain the cancercausing substance.

The report, titled Estimating the volume of residential asbestos in the Latrobe Valley, was recently released by the Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce where volumes of the material found in local residential dwellings were compared against those in Wellington and Baw Baw shires.

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DECEMBER 17

AN abandoned petrol station in Moe is labelled ‘‘a disgraceful eyesore’’ by a consortium concerned with declining safety in the area.

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath, Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson and Moe residents called on the state government to repurpose the old site on Lloyd Street.

The land is owned by state govenrment agency VicTrack and held under lease by a private company.

The underground petrol tanks have been removed, but Ms Bath wants to see further remedial works undertaken at the site to address contamination issues.

DECEMBER 17

BOILER House 4 at the former Hazelwood Power Station was successful brought down in a controlled collapse at the second attempt by demolition contractors.

ENGIE head of corporate affairs Ryan Auger described the demolition as “very successful” after a culmination of planning with a team of locals, partners and international experts.

It came after the first demolition attempt in November was unsuccessful when only a section of the structure containing units seven and eight came down.

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8.40 Endeavour. (Mv, R) A photoshoot on an army base turns sinister when one of the models is found dead. However, with Thursday sidelined, Morse and Strange find themselves clashing as they are forced to take the lead on the case.

10.10 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Mother Mildred decides to send Sister Frances and Sister Hilda to Nonnatus House, where they will live and work.

11.10 Deep Water. (Mlns, R) Three women each make life-changing mistakes.

12.00 Ragercise. (PG) Features music videos to dance and exercise to.

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 A World Of Calm: The Coral City. (PG) Explores the Coral Triangle, a picturesque underwater wonderland that is rich in biodiversity.

7.55 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure: South Australia.

(Mlw, R) Part 1 of 4. Robson Green sets out to meet the people who live in some of the more remote regions of Australia.

8.50 MOVIE: The Godfather.

(1972, R) The youngest son of a Mafia don becomes involved in the family business after his father is wounded.

Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan.

12.05 Human. (PGa, R) 2.35 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music.

(1965, G, R) On the eve of World War II, a novice nun becomes a governess to a large Austrian family. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker.

10.30 MOVIE: Victor Frankenstein.

(2015, Mah) A former circus hunchback goes to work for a medical student seeking to create life. Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay.

12.50 How To Get Away With Murder.

(Ma, R) As Annalise’s class-action case hangs in the balance, a meeting with Olivia Pope proves to be crucial.

1.00 [PRIME7] Home Shopping.

4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.

5.00 Funniest Ever Toddler Tantrums. (PG, R) A compilation of clips of naughty toddlers.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tipping Point. (PG) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

8.30 MOVIE: The Imitation Game.

(2014, Ma, R) Based on a true story. During World War II, with England’s fate hanging in the balance, a mathematician is forced to hide his sexuality as he tries to unravel a code used by the Nazis to encrypt their communications. Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode.

10.45 MOVIE: School Ties. (1992, PGlv, R) A Jewish university student faces prejudice. Brendan Fraser.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions.

7.00 MOVIE: Shrek The Third.

(2007, PGv, R) After King Harold falls ill, Shrek must find an acceptable heir to the throne or face the burden himself. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy.

8.45 MOVIE: Runaway Bride.

(1999, PGls, R) A journalist hopes to get his ailing career back on track by writing an article about a woman famed for her deep-seated fear of commitment.

However, complications arise when he begins to sympathise with her. Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack.

11.10 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven.

(2001, Ml, R) A team of thieves tries to rob three casinos. George Clooney, Brad Pitt.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.45 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

11.40 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 12.15am Demetri Martin: Stand Up Comedian. 12.55 Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live. 1.50 Bridget Christie: Stand Up For Her. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close.

5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Insight. 1.00 New Girl. 2.00 SBS Courtside.

2.30 Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers. 5.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.15 WorldWatch. 5.40 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.50 Dynamo: Revealed. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 12.20am MOVIE: Fishing Without Nets.

(2014, MA15+) 2.20 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

GEM (92, 52) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30

BOLD (12, 81) 6am Home Shopping.

9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Mission: Impossible. 2.00 iFish Summer Series. 2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0.

11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

SBS MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 63) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

2.15pm Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken. 3.15 Xtreme Collxtion. 4.15 MOVIE: Pokemon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction.

(2014) 5.45 MOVIE: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

(2001) 7.30 MOVIE: Power Rangers. (2017, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (2014, M) 11.50 Stunt Science. 12.50am Fresh Eggs. 1.50 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr

6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Baseball. Super League. From Adelaide.

4.00 Koori Knockout. U-17’s Boys Final. Kempsey Sharks v Western Koori Eels. Replay. 5.00 NITV On The Road: Best Of Barunga. 6.30 Going Places.

7.00 Red Earth Uncovered. 7.30 Dark Science. 7.35 Through The Wormhole. 8.25 Brass Against The Odds. 8.35 MOVIE: Teddy Pendergrass – If You Don’t Know Me. (2018, M) 10.25 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 10.15 The War Of The Buttons. (2011, PG, French) 12.15pm Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 1.45 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.35 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 5.15 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 6.55 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 10.30 Destroyer. (2018, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

PRIME7 (6)

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. 12.30pm Dog Patrol. 1.00 Reno Rookie. 1.30 Sydney Weekender.

2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 Greatest Outdoors. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Late Programs.

10.00 Fishing Addiction. 11.00 Ice Road Truckers.

Noon Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Pawn Stars.

2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Ice Road Truckers.

4.00 Desert Collectors. 6.00 Ultimate Factories.

7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mighty Cruise Ships.

9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic.

(1948) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Syndicate. (1968, PG) 2.40 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dynamite. (1971, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Return Of The Seven. (1966, M) 12.35am My Favorite Martian.

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 9.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 10.00 Food Fight Club. (PG, R) 11.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 12.00 Beyond The Fire. (Premiere, PGa) 12.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PGlsv, R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Murphy Brown.

8.30 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 2 Broke Girls.

3.30 Raymond. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Raymond.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

(R) 12.00 ABC News.

12.30 Landline Summer.

1.00 Namatjira Project. (Ml, R) 2.30 War On Waste. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 4.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 2.

Canberra United v Sydney FC.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. (R) 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 4. 2020 NHK Trophy. 5.05 Travel Man. (PG, R) 5.30 Paradise Soldiers.

SBS (3)

6.00 NBC Today. [PRIME7] Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Bugs Bunny’s 1001 Rabbit Tales. (1982, G, R) Mel Blanc. 1.40 MOVIE: Descendants. (2015, PGa, R) Dove Cameron.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 10.30 The Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Peaking.

(PGl, R) 11.20 Visions Of Greatness. (PGa, R) 12.30 Race Across The World. (PGl, R) 1.50 MOVIE: Pontiac Moon. (1994, PGl, R) Ted Danson, Mary Steenbergen, Ryan Todd. 4.00 Endangered. (PG) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdlnv, R)

NINE (9, 5)

TEN (10)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. Recounts the events of Joanna and Alistair’s journey from Melbourne to Wilde Bay. 9.35 Stateless. (Mal, R) Four strangers’ lives collide at an immigration detention centre in the Australian desert.

10.30 Killing Eve. (Final, MA15+v, R) 11.15 Silent Witness. (Madnsv, R) 12.15 Endeavour. (Mv, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Silent Witness. (Madnsv, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife. (Mav, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Compass. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 A World Of Calm: The Great Beyond. (Final, PG) Narrated by Idris Elba.

7.55 Life Of Earth From Space. (R) Part 1 of 2.

9.40 Pluto: Back From The Dead.

Takes a look at surprising revelations made by the New Horizons space probe about the dwarf planet Pluto.

10.50 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PGal, R) 11.50 Police Custody: Black Balaclava. (Mal, R) 12.45 The Diet Testers. (PGa, R) 3.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+als, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26.

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers.

11.00 MOVIE: Kangaroo Jack.

(2003, PGlv, R) New Yorkers head to the outback. Jerry O’Connell, Anthony Anderson.

1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A man suffers severe chemical burns.

[PRIME7] Home Shopping.

1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A chemical burn victim worries doctors.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) The behind-the-scenes story of Scooby.

4.00 NBC Today. (R) News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PGd) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: The Negotiator.

(1998, Malv, R) A police negotiator takes a government office hostage after being falsely accused of murder. Samuel L Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse.

11.15 Killer On The Line: Julie Dixon. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the death of David Twigg.

12.05 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+av) 1.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Return) Aussie celebrities compete in a test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGs) Comedian Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Emily Blunt, Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall, Tom Hanks, Jamie Dornan, Nish Kumar, Jessica Chastain and Sophie Ellis-Bextor to celebrate New Year’s Eve. 10.30 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 Drunk History Australia.

(MA15+l, R) Comedians retell iconic events.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 10.20 Catalyst. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? Midnight MOVIE: The Trip To Spain.

(2017, M) 1.35 Comedy Up Late. 2.10 News Update.

2.15 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 4.25 Meet The Polygamists. 7.10 Abandoned Places. (Premiere) 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Why Women Kill.

(Premiere) 9.25 United Shades Of America. 10.15 Stacey Dooley: Spy Cams And Creep Catchers. 11.10 Sexplora. 11.35 Hernán. 12.30am MOVIE: Brazilian Western. (2013, MA15+) 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Mums At The Table.

6.30 It Is Written. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 The Surgery Ship: Director’s Cut. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 Greatest Outdoors. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

GEM (92, 52) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers.

11.00 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970, PG) 1.05pm MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street.

(1947) 3.20 MOVIE: The Indian Fighter. (1955, PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Tobruk. (1967, PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Chicago P.D. 9.40 Chicago Fire.

10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (12, 81) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue: Road Boss Rally.

9.00 Mega Mechanics. 10.00 One Strange Rock.

11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Family Feud. 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 Reel Action. 5.00 iFish Summer Series. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 NCIS: LA. 12.15am SEAL Team. 1.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.10pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Chilecito to San Juan. H’lights.

3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Final stage.

H’lights. 3.30 Bowls. SA Super League. 4.00 Footy in Paradise. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Art + Soul. 7.30 Dark Science. 7.35 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.35 Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World. 10.20 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 63) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Batteries Not Included. (1987, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Paddington.

(2014) 7.30 MOVIE: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, M) Midnight One Night With My Ex. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Murphy Brown.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 11.30 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 1.05pm The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 2.35 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 4.30 The War Of The Buttons. (2011, PG, French) 6.30 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 8.30 Rojo.

(2018, MA15+, Spanish) 10.30 Gomorrah. 11.30 Late Programs.

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PRIME7 (6)

11.30 My Fishing Place. Noon The Fishing Show.

1.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 The Hunt For Monster Bass. 2.30 Storage Wars Canada.

3.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. 4.00 Bushfire Wars.

4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The November Man. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

The Latrobe Valley Express, TV

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Bondi Rescue Red Centre Adventure. (R) 11.30 10 Travlr Northern Territory. (R) 12.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 12.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 1.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (PG, R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure.

(PGl) 5.00 News.

8.00 The Middle. 9.30 Neighbours. 11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 1pm Friends. 2.30 The Neighborhood. 3.30 Man With A Plan. 4.30 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 MOVIE: Magic Mike. (2012, MA15+) 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Mom. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

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Monday, January 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Ballad Of Lucy Whipple. (2001, PGalnv, R) Glenn Close, Jena Malone, Bruce McGill. 2.00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Outback. (R) 1.10 MOVIE: The Brady Bunch Movie. (1995, PGsl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] Nine News Local.

NINE (9, 5)

TEN (10)

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. Stan Grant chats with Sir Peter Cosgrove.

8.30 Australia Remastered: Red Centre. A look at Uluru and the Red Centre.

9.25 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Darwin To Alice Springs Make Sure You Drink Water! (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones heads to Darwin.

10.15 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.00 Silent Witness. (Madv, R) 1.00 Rage Vault Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Silent Witness. (Madv, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife.

(Ma, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built: Down Street.

(Premiere) Presented by Tim Dunn.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Endless Love. (Ma, R) Charts the experiences of staff and patients at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, London.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Agent Hamilton. (Malv, R) 11.35 Outlander. (MA15+al, R) 1.35 Matthew Evans’ For The Love Of Meat. (PG, R) 2.35 The Wine Show. (PGa) 3.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 28. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. From The Gabba, Brisbane.

11.00 Station 19. (Ma) A mum’s day out on a party bus takes a turn for the worse.

Captain Pruitt continues his treatment.

12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence: The Perfect Murder – Roger And David. (Ma, R) A look at the case of Sameena Imam.

1.00 Black-ish. (PGs, R) Dre plans a prank on Junior.

[PRIME7] Home Shopping.

1.30 Black-ish. (PGa, R) Ruby is convinced Diane is possessed.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. (R) News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (Mdlv, R) A constable deals with vandalism.

8.00 Driving Test. (PGl) A look at people learning to drive in Darwin.

8.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, PGlsv, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class.

Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer.

10.40 The First 48: Abandoned

By The Bayou. (Mav, R) 11.35 Generation X: Family Reimagined. (Malv) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 [WIN] WIN News.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.30 MOVIE: Adrift. (2018, Mal) A young couple encounter one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

Shailene Woodley, Jeffrey Thomas.

11.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 [WIN] WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 [WIN] The Project. (R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 [WIN] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 [WIN] Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 9.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.30 Escape From The City. 11.30 Would I Lie To You? Midnight The Catherine Tate Show. 12.30 Detectorists. 1.00 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 1.25 Dead Boss. 2.00 Bridget Christie: Stand Up For Her. 2.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 4.20 This Week.

5.15 WorldWatch. 5.40 Only Connect. 6.15 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Nude.

10.15 Seconds From Disaster. 11.10 Kolchak: The Night Stalker. 1.10am Intervention. 2.05 The Trixie & Katya Show. 2.30 CGTN English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

GEM (92, 52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo

BOLD (12, 81)

NITV (34)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.55 The War Of The Buttons. (2011, PG, French) 8.55 Belle. (2013, PG) 10.50 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 12.50pm Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 2.45 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 7.35 It’s Only The End Of The World. (2016, M, French) 9.30 Still Alice. (2014, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 63) 6am NFL. NFL. Week 17.

Continued. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Week 17. 11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. Noon Leepu And Pitbull.

1.00 Swamp People. 2.00 Bottom Feeders. 3.00 Counting Cars. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Storage Wars Canada. 4.30 Ice Road Truckers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 SAS UK. 8.30 MOVIE: Unbroken. (2014, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap.

5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny.

7.30 MOVIE: Kicking & Screaming. (2005, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Semi-Pro. (2008, M) 11.20 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.20am After The Raves.

12.50 The Nanny. 1.20 Late Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Cheers. Noon Charmed.

1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 The Middle. Midnight Shopping.

1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration.

(PG, R) 1.55 Call The Midwife. (Mav, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights.

(PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

2pm Art + Soul. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.30 Kriol Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Two Cars, One Night. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Big Name, No Blanket. 10.00 News.

10.10 Footprints On Our Land. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Story Of Europe. (PGa, R) 3.10 Restaurant SOS. (PG, R) 4.00 The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick. (PGa, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 1. Highlights.

PRIME7 (6)

Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Last Chance Learners.

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Dr Death. 11.50 Late Programs.

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Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.10 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 DCI Banks.

10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

WIN (8)

6.00 Left Off The Map. (R) [WIN] Headline News. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6am Home Shopping.

8.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Rocky Mountain Railroad. 11.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Star Trek.

2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Law & Order: SVU. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 The Big Crash Diet Experiment. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia.

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise.

(PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 1.55 First Civilisations. (Mav, R) 2.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 2. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Trip To Bountiful.

(2014, G, R) Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, Blair Underwood. 2.00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Outback. (R) 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.10 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PGl, R) George Segal, Susan Saint James, Denzel Washington. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] Nine News Local.

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6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Blind People. (PG, R) Vision-impaired people answer viewer queries.

8.30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) Summer Is Coming. (R) Part 1 of 3.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Glitch. (Mlv, R) 11.50 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.50 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 4.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built: Ffestiniog.

Presented by Tim Dunn.

8.30 Stutter School: Untold Australia. Follows four Australians affected by stuttering as they embark on a journey to find their voice.

9.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips: Out And About. Part 1 of 4.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The A Word. (Return, Mals) 12.05 The Pier. (MA15+ans, R) 1.05 Deep State. (Mlsv, R) 3.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 29.

Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. From Adelaide Oval.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) Severide teams up with Seager and the OFI when a motel structure fire turns suspicious.

12.00 Funniest Dogs Behaving Badly.

(PG, R) Clips of dogs doing naughty things.

1.00 Black-ish. (PGs, R) Pops’ older sister arrives for Thanksgiving.

[PRIME7] Home Shopping.

1.30 Black-ish. (PGads, R) Junior gets a white girlfriend.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. (R) News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 20 To One. (Mls, R) Hosted

by Erin Molan and Nick Cody.

8.40 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) Kath plans a lunch with Barb Cousins, but due to a missed message thinks she has been stood up.

9.50 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (Final, PG, R) Hamish and Andy travel across Europe.

10.50 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year Asia. (PG, R) 11.45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 [WIN] WIN News.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.30 MOVIE: Swinging Safari.

(2018, Mals, R) In ’70s Australia, a 14-year-old boy experiences a coming-of-age in his coastal hometown.

Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 [WIN] WIN’s All Australian News.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 [WIN] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 [WIN] Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.10 To Be Advised. 9.40 Rosehaven.

10.10 The IT Crowd. 10.35 Frontline. 11.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 1.35am The Catherine Tate Show. 2.00 Detectorists. 2.35 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

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6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers. Replay. 2.00 Rex In Rome.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Pizza Show. 5.40 Only Connect. 6.15 Megafactories. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Escaping Polygamy. (Final) 9.20 The 2000s. 10.10 Locked Up Abroad. 11.05 Escorts. 11.30 Witch Hunt. 12.25am Late Programs.

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

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender. 12.30 Last Chance Learners.

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. 4.30 The Real Seachange. 5.00 Under The Hammer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Bay. 11.30 Late Programs.

GEM (92, 52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Baron.

1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captain’s Paradise. (1953) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Munich. (2005, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (12, 81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 9.10 All Quiet On The Western Front.

(1979, PG) Noon The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 1.55 Belle. (2013, PG) 3.50 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 5.45 Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 7.40 The Fireflies Are Gone. (2018, M, French) 9.30 Whiplash. (2014, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life.

Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Swamp People. 2.00 Bottom Feeders. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Road Hauks. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Yukon Gold. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 53) 6am Children’s Programs.

PEACH (11, 82) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.00 Frasier. Noon Charmed. 1.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.00 Seinfeld. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Skindigenous. 2.00 Game Of Bros. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours.

6.30 Kriol Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News.

7.30 Boxing For Palm Island. 8.00 The Casketeers.

8.30 Superstition. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. 11.45 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

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11.00 Dance Moms. Noon American Ninja Warrior.

1.45 Children’s Programs. 2.00 Malcolm. 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. 4.00 Quantum Leap. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. (1994, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978, M) 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Baywatch. 1.00 Late Programs.

WIN (8)

6.00 Left Off The Map. (R) [WIN] Headline News. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

To Be Advised. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Star Trek. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 CSI: Miami. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 Late Programs.

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IN reply to a letter by David Blake, Traralgon (The Express, December 17, 2020).

I could not agree more with him, we ask these warriors to do the dirty work for this country then say when they come back. That’s it! Go do your own thing, not appreciating what they have gone through, or having any idea of what they face abroad then at home.

Two different worlds.

I personally cannot thank our veterans enough for their service.

Our governments give them the dirtiest of jobs then want to do nothing for them in return in thanks, but go about their own well overpaid retirements without a thought to our diggers, and that’s what they are our Aussie diggers.

Neil Walker, Traralgon

Never leave dogs in hot cars

AS temperatures soar all over the country, please remember that dogs should never be left in parked vehicles, which can become death traps in a matter of minutes.

Even on a mild, 22 degree day, the temperature inside a car parked in the shade can soar to 47 degrees in minutes.

Leaving the windows open will not keep animals comfortable or safe.

With only hot air to breathe, dogs can succumb to heatstroke in as little as 15 minutes, resulting in brain damage or death.

Symptoms include restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting,

lethargy, diarrhoea and vomiting, and even seizures. Please, when it’s warm outside, leave animals at home.

If you see a dog left in a car, have the car’s owner paged at nearby shops or call 000 immediately—the dog’s life depends on it.

Desmond Bellamy, PETA Australia special projects co-ordinator

Attention Water Minister

HAVING finally perused the 20192020 Gippsland Water Annual Report, our community group is shocked with the reported loss of $8 million.

Consultancies totalled $1,885,569, with one consultancy alone, for legal services by a private entity, of over $800,000.

Why couldn’t this advice be provided by the Victorian Attorney General?

We believe Gippsland Water should be placed into administration.

Community consultation has been non-existent and customers cannot afford prices which have gone up by 115 per cent since 2013.

Merv Geddes, Gippsland Resource Group Inc secretary

Reflecting on 2020

THE year started with smoke blanketing a vast swathe of our state.

Images of Victoria burning were beamed into households across Australia – the scenes were scary and the loss of life, livestock, wildlife, and property was devastating and horrific.

The scars it’s left on lives and livelihoods, the landscape and communities

will be felt for many years to come.

This disaster also showcased what it was to be a Victorian – strength, mateship, resilience and unity.

We saw fodder donated from across the country.

During the worst crisis, we witnessed the very best of our community.

Once the smoke had cleared and we began to gather the pieces, we were faced with something that we had not encountered before – a silent, deadly and destructive enemy – COVID-19.

The pandemic has impacted all Victorians. Some lost jobs, we endured months of separation from family and friends and the everyday rituals that we enjoy in normal daily life.

Whatever the circumstance, our lives changed like never before.

2021 will be a year of healing, growth and recovery.

We need to rebuild our economy, our livelihoods and our communities.

In November, The Nationals released a COVID recovery plan that detailed policies and initiatives the Andrews Labor Government should implement to assist in recovery.

Some of these initiatives have been picked up and implemented by the Victorian Government, including $200 regional travel vouchers which will help to boost local economies and spending in our local small businesses as they work to get back on their feet.

The Andrews Labor Government’s second wave has come at a huge cost to our economy.

Daniel Andrews will take out an eye-watering $155 billion debt to pay for his mistakes and to cover Labor’s cost blowouts on major projects.

While I recognise investment must be made to stimulate the economy,

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we must make sure that the money reaches all corners of the economy.

As it stands, too many people have been left behind in the 2020-21 State Budget.

While the recovery will be long and it will be tough for many, I have no doubt that Victorians possess the strength and determination required to restore our state as the most liveable in the nation and Australia’s economic powerhouse.

I hope you all have a well-deserved festive break and look forward to working with you in what I pray will be a prosperous 2021.

Peter Walsh, Victorian Leader of The Nationals

Online comments

Time to stamp out public nuisances

AS someone who works in the Morwell CBD, I am constantly amazed by people drinking in the main streets and openly doing their drug deals in view of the public.

It’s time local authorities, in particular the police, stood up and stamped out this behaviour.

It makes Morwell look like a third world country.

I can only imagine how unsafe the older generations feel when going about their daily shopping.

It’s a pity that a good town is being run down by these undesirables.

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Geoff Winterton: Well done kids.

Louise McDermott: Well done.

Tegan Pabst: What a great grandfather.

■ GET ON WITH IT Nina Bajada: At least the service station’s gone, what about the old Baw Baw Hotel?

That is disgusting, I think they should do something about that first.

Jenn Pendergast: The ‘entrance’ to Moe. WTF. The first thing anyone sees coming in off the freeway from Melbourne is McDonalds and the Baw Baw Pub. The Pub is an absolute disgrace.

Kerri Robinson: Clean up the old Baw Baw pub first.

Keith Geisler Jr: The pub needs to go!!!

Who is the owner? They need to be accountable for the dump and the image it brings to the town.

Robert Hughes: The council won’t let anyone build there because it’s been a petrol station. The ground’s contaminated. The place could be cleaned up but you can’t do anything with it, so a bit pointless.

Jane Herd: The whole main area of Moe needs a good sweep over. Tidy the place up to attract better quality retailers to fill in all of these empty shops, other than take away food.

Tanya Rong: You will be very missed. Such an important and valued part of our community. Providing so much more than our fruit and vegetables! Thank you!

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Target: Average 18, Good - 23, Excellent - 28+

Kaylene Hildebrand: Great job kids.

Lovely to see.

Sharon Wyntjes: Wishing you all the very best for the future and thanks for all the great memories.

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■ END OF AN ERA FOR TRIPODI FAMILY

Pauline Montano: Good luck for your next venture!

Deb Magpie: Best wishes to you all and thank you for your service to our community.

You will be sadly missed.

Melissa Ferguson: Wishing you the very best.Your family business was an icon for many years it will be missed.

Val Lindsay: Tripodi’s has been a household name for alot of years in Traralgon.Your name is well embedded into the history of helping Traralgon grow. Take a well deserved rest and enjoy your retirement.

Gordon Curran: Traralgon legends. Thank you and best wishes.

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REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS 46 Queen Street, Warragul Phone (03) 5623 4744 - Fax 5623 6723

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

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

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Home Maintenance

OVEN REPAIRS

Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

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

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

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

NEWSPRINT REEL ENDS Price: $11 GST incl.

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Enquiries: 5135 4444

CARPENTER

All forms of carpentry and joinery work. Custom kitchens/bathrooms, decking etc.

Free quote. 0408 225 490.

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Sat. 9th Jan., 9.30-12 noon.

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ELECTRICIAN

Gippsland Guitar School, all ages, 8-80, beginners to advanced, banjo and Specialising in all domesLost in Moe, Boxing Day ukulele lessons also tic work. REC.4188. Ph at Edward Hunter bush, Immaculate Peter 0438 177 153 or condition available. 0439 111 610. large reward offered. $300. Phone 5176 6552.

Carol 5126 2110.

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TV, clock, washing PLEASE NOTE: that ad For Sale Community machine, fridge, dryer, Heyfield payment is required prior dining table and 6 chairs, Market, Temple St, Sat., to publication unless a and more. Phone 0455 2nd Jan., stalls needed. Reg. roof restorer, roofs painted, gutter cleaning, Phone Ray 5148 3408. full account is held with CAMERA, Sony Cyber- 333 254. shed and house ext.

DSC-H20, in perfect the Latrobe Valley Express. shot painting. Pensioners 20% working order, 2nd only to discount. Free quote. Ph the top dog Panasonic Concert, 11th Dec. 2021, Mike 0499 947 001.

Lumix, Google the specs cost $195 incl. coach. $120. Ph 0481 200 429.

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Landscaping Mulch

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ONLY $12.90 - for one edition or $25.80 - 3 for the price of 2 This offer is for NON BUSINESS INESS customers

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Small jobs welcome.

Phone Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

SLASHING

Anywhere in the Valley, no job too big or small.

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AUSTRALIAN PAPER MAJOR OUTAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Starting 12th February 2021

Omega Network Pty Ltd are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified personnel for upcoming Major Outage works at Australian Paper Maryvale Vic. â—? Fitters â—? Boilermakers â—? Scaffolders â—? Riggers Due to COVID 19 restrictions in Victoria, our office will not be open to the public. An application form can be downloaded from our website: www.omeganetwork.com.au Email Expression of Interest to: info@omeganetwork.com.au or Mail to: PO Box 3075 Gippsland Mail Centre Vic. 3841

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Gippsland Chiropractic Centre in Moe is looking for a Superstar Chiropractic receptionist who is passionate about caring for people and being in a rewarding environment.

We want the right person for the role, not the most impressive resume.

We are looking for a dependable, trustworthy, hard working Superstar who has a track record of performing and exceeding above expectations.

We are rapidly growing and the role is for 10-15 hours a week.

If you are interested, we'd like to talk to you.

We've set aside two time slots for first-round phone interviews. If you have what we are looking for, send us your resume GCC37@outlook.com AND then most importantly call us on 0468 385 526 during the following days/times.

FRIDAY 8th JAN. between 10.30am to 1:30pm OR SATURDAY, 9th JAN. between 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Vacancies: Gaming Manager and Gaming Attendants

The Maffra Community Sports Club is a popular member's owned club in Gippsland, operating 7 days a week, with facilities including gaming room, bistro, members lounge, sports bar and function area.

The Committee of Management is seeking to appoint a full time Gaming Manager. The successful applicant, who will be in control of gaming operations, will be energetic, enthusiastic and display a strong customer service focus. You will also have a friendly personality, good presentation, and the ability to lead, manage and train staff as well as work as part of a committed team. You will liaise with the management group, the committee and gaming services provider and offer insights and ideas for memberships and promotions.

The Club also has vacancies for gaming attendants to work a mixture of day, afternoon and night shifts.

These roles are fully hands on attending to gaming machines and patrons, bartending and cashiering.

Previous experience in customer service, gaming machine operation and bar work will be extremely well regarded. Applicants must have valid RSA and RSG accreditation.

If you have the skills and enthusiasm for either of these roles, we would love to have a chat with you.

Please apply by emailing office@maffracsc.com.au and specify if you are applying for the management or attendants role

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Crowd Controllers

and Security Guards, work available 7 days a week, good rates for exp. guards. Must have Security Guard licence. Ph 0421 991 388, or 0402 332 282.

Traralgon Independent Tyre Service

TYRE FITTER

Required. Full Time Must be experienced.

Please apply: 36-38 McMahon St, Traralgon 5176 2627 trarindtyres@ bigpond.com

DELIVERERS WTD

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 5136 5700.

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit.

Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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ICU/PICU nurses wanted for home care in Trafalgar, Warragul, Drouin and Trida.

Minimum of 2 years ICU/PICU experience.

Must be Ventilation and Tracheostomy competent.

Please contact Patrik on 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensive careathome.com

Reach more than just your facebook friends - reach the whole of Latrobe Valley

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Motorcycles

1800 SO ski boat. 1987 200 Mercury. Old but still goes well. Hull completely refurbished. Gel coated SUZ 2000, M270, AWD, inside and out. All new 5cycl, diesel, auto, EC, seats and bimini cover.

RWC, YTN 749. $6,500. New travel cover. $16,000 Phone 0429 353 960 ONO. Ph. 0407 080 187.

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Pop-top, 14.8ft, easy tow 1130kg, annexe, cover, side awning, sgle beds, v.g.c. $16,500 neg. 0408 244 432.

HAY baler, 14 months old, $9000.

Hardie boom spray unit OLYMPIC Champion, 17ft, with hand held spray, '05, solar panels, diesel 400L $3000. heater, 2 sgle beds, toilet, Ph Brian 0428 513 295. many extras, gen. reason for selling, v.g.c. $21,000 o.n.o. 0433 889 971.

PEDIGREE ELITE

Full time, limited tenure, Bairnsdale

Development Compliance Officer Full time, ongoing, Bairnsdale

Roads Supervisor (East)

REGENT CRUISER SE 3, 2010, EC.. 2 sgle

beds, seats 5, Reverse air con, TV/Stereo, $24,950.

Phone: 0417 117 868.

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1100cc, 10,000 gen. km, heaps of extras, incl. wet gear (sz 9), 1 owner, $8000 o.n.o. Ph 0402 090 271.

Machinery

Pop top 1996, 17'8", 2-berth walk-around dble bed, awning/annexe, new bearings and elec. brakes, stovetop/oven, m'wave, aircon., VGC., $11,500 ONO. Ph: 0419 204 871.

Organisation Development Officer

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Part time, ongoing, Bairnsdale

RGM Financial Group provides financial services in Accounting, Financial Planning and Finance Broking with three offices across Gippsland. We are looking for the services of an experienced administration assistant to work in our Moe office commencing in January 2021. This is a critical role and your ability to deal effectively with internal and external clients will be vital.

Duties will be related to general administration, reception, client service/communication in person or by telephone, diary management, client database and file maintenance. You will also support our Professional and Para-Professional teams.

Skills needed to perform this role would include excellent written and verbal communication, intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, ability to quickly learn new software packages, coupled with a good work history in previous administrative assistant roles.

The traits we value in our business are enthusiasm, loyalty and integrity. Punctuality, efficiency and accuracy along with exceptional organisational skills are a necessity in this role. Experience in a financial or professional services organisation is preferred.

Essential attributes include someone who is a proactive person with a strong customer service focus, has a willingness to help and is a dedicated and reliable team player. The role is for 12 months while our Receptionist takes maternity leave.

Forward your resume to: Office Assistant/Receptionist RGM Financial Group PO Box 633, Moe Vic. 3825 via email to: moe@rgmgroup.com.au or online - rgmgroup.com.au/careers/ Applications close: Friday, 8 January 2021.

Cars

and kayak, base model, 7x4 high wall, new, never used, reg'd $4000 must sell! 5166 7201 extention 1.

Technical Officer - Development

12 Month Maternity Leave Contract Moe Office

Motor Mart

420, 4.2mtrs, QC879, as new. 30hp, e.rude. e.tec, e.start, p.tilt, 12mths rego. trav.cover, vg trailer. $7,900. Ph: 5144 7941.

2005 CRUSADER YAMAHA VSTAR

Full time, ongoing, Mallacoota

Administration Assistant/Receptionist

EXPRESS

Caravans

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Dental Assistant to join our well-established practice in Warragul.

Hi Tech orthodontics is a practice which prides itself on delivering superior orthodontic treatment through a wide range of appliances and technologies, for people of all ages. We are very excited to be expanding our team!

This is a permanent position, primarily based at our Warragul rooms. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm.

Our orthodontists and their clinical team travel to Wonthaggi on alternate weeks, on a Thursday and Friday basis for which you would be paid a travel allowance.

Wage will be commensurate with experience with commencement taking place late January 2021.

The ideal candidate will: â—? Have dental nursing experience â—? Have strong attention to detail â—? Use initiative â—? Work well both individually and as part of a team â—? Be well presented â—? Have intermediate computer skills Job tasks and responsibilities: â—? Chairside orthodontic nursing â—? Preparation of surgery for orthodontic procedures â—? Treatment note taking using correct spelling and grammar â—? Sterilization of instruments whilst adhering to infection prevention protocols â—? In house laboratory work as required â—? Reception duties when and if necessary To apply, please forward your resume and a cover letter to: info@hitechortho.com.au

ROMA, front kitchen, ample cupboards, fridge, TV, solar panels, brand new mattress, annexe, registered, perfect condition $9000. Ph 0448 851 902.

ROYAL Flair Van Royce, 19ft 6'', Series 5, always garaged, e.c. toilet/swr combo, Q/bed, full ann., solar, ready for holidays $28,500. 0408 121 950.

SMALL Jayco 90 series, 11ft pop-top, reg. 9/21, 3 berth, full size fridge/oven, lge annexe, heaps better than a camper g c $5600 SOLD 0 8 274 054 afternoons.

WINDSOR Sunchaser, tandem,pop-top, 18ft, independent susp./brakes, island bed, new matt., awning, reg. 3/21, $12,990 neg. Ph 0429 149 922.

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1985 Marksply Cruiser 7.32m, '96 Mazda T4000 120hp inboard and trailer.

New Lowrance marine radio/CD radio, shower, toilet facil., cook/sleep area.

New trailer/boat winch and two new batteries. Parked at Lakes Entrance $22,000 o.n.o. Mick 0418 572 219.

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BENSON, William (Bill).

Passed away peacefully, Wednesday 23 December 2020.

Loved and loving partner of Sandra. Loving father of Paula. Grandfather of Mikiah and Zahli. Loving step-father of Trevor, Brett, Belinda, Katrina and families. Loved poppy of Brad, Corey, Jason, Blake, Hayden, Nathan, Blake, Ben and Samantha.

Resting In Peace BENSON, William (Bill).

Passed away suddenly on 23/12/2020.

I cannot believe you have gone, you were my life for 33 years and will be sadly missed, but memories will keep you close to me.

You suffered in silence but are now resting in peace.

Your loving Sandy, and family XX. BURRAGE, Mary.

Loved aunt of Wayne, Brett and Avril.

A beautiful smile for everyone CALLAGHAN, Gwen.

Passed away peacefully at Narracan Gardens on 21 December 2020.

Aged 92 years Loved wife of Jim (dec.).

Loved mum of Kris (dec.), Ruth, Jane, and Ted. Loved Gran, Great-Gran, and Great-Great-Gran.

So dearly loved, So sadly missed

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CALLAGHAN, Gwen.

It is with deep sadness, that the Moe Social Dance Club has to say goodbye to our friend, past Committee and Life member, Gwen.

God saw that she was weary, And needing tender care, So He took her up to Heaven, And she's sleeping peacefully there.

Our deepest sympathy goes to her family.

DIAMENTE, Angiolina.

Treasured and loving memories keep you near.

Until we meet again So dearly loved So sadly missed Giovanni and Anna Di Sisto and families.

DUNCAN (Morton), Vera.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at LRH on 27 December 2020.

Aged 83 years Loved and loving wife of John for over 56 years.

Much loved mother and mother in-law of Peter and Leeanne, Billy, Ian and Janelle, Glenn and Kerry.

Adored Nan to Sharee, Ryan and Heidi, Clarissa, Callum, Kade and Taylah, Jack, Tom, Chaz, and Mitch. Much loved Great Nan to Kenzie and Jayla.

Will be sadly missed by her many brothers, sisters, and their extended family.

Rest in Peace Lovely Lady DUNCAN (nee Morton), Veronica (Vera).

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother/nan Vera Duncan.

She passed away peacefully on 27/12/2020 at 3.25pm at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

To my lovely wife, the most beautiful lady I could have wished for, 56 wonderful years together with the most gorgeous lady. I loved every minute with you. Will miss you always.

Your loving husband John.

Yesterday we said goodbye to our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your love, hugs, kindness and caring nature will be forever missed, but never forgotten.

You will be in our thoughts for the rest of our lives.

All our love, hugs and kisses. Peter, Leeanne, Sharee, Ryan, Heidi, Kenzie and Jayla.

Mum, what a person.

Friendly, trustworthy and a loving family person. I'm going to miss you more than you know. You are now pain free. R.I.P.!

Love you heaps, Billy.

Mum, you were the glue in our family. You are one of the most caring and selfless people I have ever met and have always been my rock. We love you and will always miss you. Love Spock, Janelle, Jack, Tom, Chaz and Mitch.

Mum/Nan, words cannot describe what you meant to us. All the advice and direction you gave to all of us will be truly missed. We will miss those hugs, till we meet for our next game of crib and a cuppa, luv you forever ♥ Glenn, Kerry, Clarissa, Kade and Taylah, Alana and Jake.

DUNCAN, Vera.

Our deepest sympathies to Uncle John, Peter, Brian, Ian, Glenn and families. A very special lady who has left us with a trail of wonderful memories we will treasure forever.

Love Thelma, David, Michelle (all dec.), Jenny and John (dec.), Sam, Brittany, Tyson and Chelsea.

Rest In Peace Aunty V

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DUNCAN, Vera.

The members of the Maryvale Fire Brigade extend deepest condolences to John, Peter, Billy, Ian, Glenn and the family. A Life Member of the brigade with over fifty years service, Vera's enthusiasm and cheerful nature will be remembered by all and sadly missed.

On behalf of the members of the Maryvale Fire Brigade.

ESSLER, Richard Alan.

Born 9/5/1946 Liverpool England.

Died 24/12/2020 Perth WA. Late of Lindenow and Corinella. Son of the late Robert Essler Snr and Irma Lillian Doherty (Essler). Brother of Robert Essler Jnr and Irma Patricia Kaczkowski (Essler). Father of Craig, Scott, Tracey and Yvonne. Grandfather of Isabella, Charlotte, Tiarna, Thomas and Gemma.

Uncle to many in the extended family. Will be remembered by those left behind.

Peace at Last FERGUSON, Lillian (Aunty Lil).

Passed away peacefully at Mitchell House Morwell, on Monday, 21 December 2020.

Aged 94 years Loved and loving wife of Jim (dec.). Loving sister to 14 siblings who have all gone before her. Loved and known as Aunty Lil to all her nieces and nephews.

You were someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten, We thought the world of you.

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KENNEDY, Ian Douglas.

9/3/1955.

Adored son of Gordon and Jean and much loved brother of Colleen and Bruce (dec.).

A generous, kind and loving son Fondly Remembered KENNEDY, Ian Douglas.

Passed on 20/12/2020.

Much loved brother of Colleen, brother-in-law of Matt and loved uncle of Nathan, Cam and Sarah.

The end of a fine innings So Loved KENNEDY, Ian (Skinny).

It's hard to lose someone who meant so much to all of us, and even harder that we can't all be together to say good-bye.

Ian will be sadly missed by all. Dearly loved family member and friend.

Wishing your family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead.

Our deepest sympathy to Gordon and Jean, Colleen and Matt, Bruce (dec.), Steph, Jesse, Jordan, Sophie, Kaye and families.

From Jean, Peter, Jake and Monique, Elly and families.

KENNEDY, Ian (Skinny).

What an amazing person and a remarkable life.

Always surrounded by family and friends and loved by all. You will be sadly missed Skinny.

Our sincere condolences to Gordon, Jean, Colleen, Bruce (dec.), Steph, Jesse, Jordan, Sophie, Kaye and families. Taken too soon.

From the Management and staff at Kennedy Haulage and Co.

KENNEDY, Ian "Skinny".

Our condolences to Ian's family and friends. He was a highly respected and popular member of E roster at Loy Yang Mine.

Skinny had so many MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON stories that I'm sure we TRARALGON 5174 2258 will be talking about for Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au years to come. Our thoughts are with you all.

Rest in peace old mate.

GAHLEITNER, Karl Arthur. E Roster, Loy Yang Mine.

Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons KIMBER, Sandy.

Aged Care Moe on 14 The President and MemDecember 2020, surroun- bers of the Morwell Senior ded by family.

Citizens mourn the passing of their esteemed Aged 90 years member. Our deepest Privately Cremated sympathy to the family.

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IERARDI (nee Toce), Agnese.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24 December 2020.

Loved and loving wife of Lorenzo (dec.). Greatly missed mother and mother-in-law of Rocco, Caterina and Mario, Donato and Linda. Much loved Nonna to Alissa, Joel and Mary.

Repose In Pace

KINGWILL, John.

Passed away on Tuesday, 22 December 2020.

Son of Ernie and Jean (both dec.). Loved brother of Margaret, Ronnie, Peter and Maree. Loved uncle of Janine, Caroline, Neville, Pauline, Stephen, Rebecca and Emma.

Much loved great and great-great uncle.

Gone Fishing

MCLEAN, Peter.

Brother-in-law to Evette and Craig, uncle to Tori, Brock and Liam. A shock to lose such a loving, funny and caring soul. Our hearts are broken. Gone too soon. Much love to Christine, Matt and Erin and the McLean family XX. KENNEDY, Ian (Skinny).

Rest in peace Pete Passed away peacefully on Sunday 20 December MCLEAN, Peter (Pieman).

2020.

Loved son of Gordon and To Chris and all the family, condolences.

Jean.

Brother and sincere brother-in-law of Colleen Peter was a treasured Life Member of the TDCA. His and Matt, and Bruce (dec.). Father and father- friendships formed span in-law of Steph and not only all our clubs but Andrew, Jesse, Jordan cricketers and clubs from and Mary Jane, Sophie all over Gippsland. You'll and Hamish. Poppy Skinny be sadly missed.

R.I.P. at the bar mate of Willow and Finn. Will be remembered fondly by TDCA Executive and all Kaye.

Member Clubs.

Loved and remembered always MCLEAN, Peter.

A Funeral Service The ex-Students Cricket was held YESTERDAY Club is deeply saddened (Tuesday, 29 December by the passing of Life Member, legend and great 2020). mate Peter 'Pieman' McLean. Our best wishes and thoughts go out to MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Betty, Christine, Matthew MORWELL 5134 4937 and Erin.

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MCLEAN, Peter (Pieman).

Our sincere condolences Crissy and family. Pieman you were a great mate to many of us. Will miss our chat over a beer on life, sport and our combative cricket days.

Your TDCA Life Membership speech showed just who the person you were, it was priceless! Most of all will miss our 'Ashes' contests and banter that produced over so many years. Our games produced the best memories to behold ever (and nights).

Rest In Peace Steve Kay, Frank Robertson, Dirty Kyle, Jezza Foenander, Kevin Moulden, Warren Ladgrove, Rod Bird and family, Spider Christie and Peter Hore.

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MEHAFFEY, Samuel James 'Sammy'.

3/5/1948 - 22/12/2020 The best workmate ever, well respected by all.

Deepest sympathy to Anne.

Ian and Mary.

Just gone to put the spuds on

O'HARA, Kenneth (Ken).

Passed away suddenly on Friday, 25 December 2020.

Loved and loving husband of Susan. Father of Aaron (dec.). Loved and sadly missed by his extended family and many friends.

Go Ford Passed peacefully, all too soon.

Much loved brother-in-law and uncle of the Tuckwell family; Lois, Chris, Adam, Renee MCLEAN, Peter.

It is with great sadness and Sarah. the TRARALGON base- We miss you so much ball Club acknowledges already. the passing of one of our greatest members Peter (pieman) Mclean.

A decorated life member, O'HARA, Ken. Peter (Pie) and his wife Condolences to Sue on Christine were instrumen- the loss of Ken, your soul tal in the successful history mate and your partner. of our club for 3 decades. Will be sadly missed by Pieman was well known Dan and Deb. A true friend and well respected around and mate. Our beers will the club. His famous Pies not be the same without you. Forever in our hearts. are still a hit with many.

Our thoughts are with R.I.P. mate. Dan and Deb Peters family, Christine, Perry, Phillip Island.

Matt and Erin through this difficult time.

The great man will be missed by all the Redsox family past and present, but his legacy and stories will always be talked about.

O'HARA Ken. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Staff and MCLEAN, Peter.

Members of the Morwell The staff of Churchill Hot Bowling Club and Bread sadly farewell a Recreation Centre Inc., great boss, friend and deeply regret the passing story teller. of Ken, husband of staff Fly high and free now member Sue. Pieman with the sky your Our sincerest thoughts only limit. and deepest sympathy to Sue, her family and friends at this sad time.

MCLEAN, Peter.

Traralgon and District Cricket Umpires Association wish to express our SMITH, Frances Mary. sincere condolences to 1922 - 2020.

Christine, Matt and Erin Aged 98 years on the passing of their Loving wife of Desmond loved one. (dec.). Loving mother of A well respected cricketer Barry, Russell (dec.), Will be sadly missed Shayne (dec.), Karen, Michael, Leonard, and Wendy. Loving Nana to all MEHAFFEY, Samuel her grandchildren and James (Sam). great-grandchildren.

Passed away on Tuesday, 22 December 2020. Much SMITH, Frances Mary. loved partner of Anne. Passed away on 20 Father of Fiona, Andrew, December 2020.

Aged 98 years Laura, David, Simon and Kerry. Grandfather of 14. Loving mother to Leonard.

Loving Nana to Jennah, Life's Work Well Done Braydon, and Lesley.

Great-Nan to Finley James.

MEHAFFEY, Samuel Forever in our hearts James.

Passed away 22/12/2020.

You did not want to leave SMITH (nee Beale, us, But you did not go alone, Dietrich), Frances Mary.

For part of us went with 4/10/1922 - 20/12/2020.

Aged 98 years you, The day God called you Loving wife to Desmond (dec.) for 62 years. Mother home.

Deep in my heart memories and mother-in-law to Barry and Maree, Russell (dec.), will be kept, To love and cherish and Shayne (dec.), Karen and Garry, Michael and never forget.

Dianne, Leonard, Wendy Love Ann. and Barry. Grandmother to 14, great-grandmother to 23.

MAHAFFEY, Samuel Passed away peacefully James (Sam). with daughters by her 3/3/1948 - 22/12/2020.

Loved brother of Kenny side. Special thank you to and Maree. Uncle of Heritage Manor for their Rebecca and Emma, great wonderful care. Reunited uncle of Nahla, Talan and with husband Desmond Madden. Your brave fight and sons, Russell and is over, no more pain and Shayne.

Rest In Peace suffering, at peace.

Barry, Karen, Michael and Wendy.

MEHAFFEY, Samuel James (Sammy).

Passed away peacefully on 22 December 2020 at TAYLOR, Daniel.

Yarram Palliative Care Daniel began his next Hospital, aged 72 years. adventure on Saturday, Dearly loved brother of 19 December 2020.

Marion. Loved uncle of Adored son of Sue and Kellee, Symone, Brooke, Alan (dec.). Much loved Ezara and their partners little brother of Cassandra and families. Will be sadly and Samantha. Cherished friend, comrade and true missed.

Treasured memories held life hero to many. in our hearts forever "Dan taught us to live life with no regets"

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TAYLOR, Daniel.

My most precious son Daniel, how lucky am I to have had you as my son for 30 years and 7 months. You were our whirlwind in a human body. This world is lesser without you.

Love always, your "Ma".

XXX Mum. Daniel was kind and lovely and a fun person. And he was so kind to his family and friends. 'Boom ba loom' you were the best brother to me and looked after me all the time. You are special to me. We are going to miss you so much. From your sister, Cassandra Taylor.

My dear little brother Danno, What a privilege to grow up with you and be your sister. You always danced to the beat of your own drum. My heart is heavy.

I love you. Sammo.

TAYLOR, Daniel.

Dan, our beloved nephew and cousin, your kind soul will never be forgotten.

You will be deeply missed and forever be in our hearts.

Love always Aunty Marls, Uncle Mick, Amanda, Allison, Loz and Steph.

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BENSON. The Funeral Service of Mr Bill Benson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue, Moe on MONDAY (4 January 2021) commencing at 11am.

Following the Service, the Funeral will leave for the Moe Cemetery. To view the live stream of the service, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices, click on Bill's notice and follow the prompts.

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CALLAGHAN. The Funeral for Mrs Gwen Callaghan will be held at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, Ollerton Ave Moe, TOMORROW (Thursday, 31 December 2020) commencing at 11am.

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

To view the livestream of this service, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Gwen's notice for further instructions.

TAYLOR, Daniel.

Dan, you have been to us a true friend - sharing our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows, the rainbows and the raging storms. "The only people for me are the made MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON ones", right? You will be MOE 5126 1111 Place your tribute on sorely missed and lovingly latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au remembered.

Hayley, Maleluka and the Sestokas and Viti families DUNCAN (Morton).

XO. The Funeral of Mrs Vera Duncan will be held van BERKEL, Johannes at Latrobe Valley Funeral Jacobus (John).

Services Chapel, 260 Passed away peacefully Princes Highway, Traralgon surrounded by his loving on MONDAY (4 January family at home on 28 2021) commencing at December 2020.

11am.

Aged 75 years At the conclusion of the Loving husband of Service the Funeral will Maureen (dec.). Father of leave for the Traralgon Rob, Stephen, Fiona and Cemetery, Gippsland Greg, Michael and Tanya, Memorial Park.

Chris and Pam. Grand- The Service for Vera will father to 4 loving grand- also be live streamed from daughters.

11am. Please visit: latrobevalley Always gentle loving and funerals.com.au kind, What lovely memories you go to funeral notices and click on Vera's notice for leave behind, In God's care you rest further instructions. above, In our hearts you rest with love. van BERKEL, John.

29/4/1945 - 28/12/2020.

Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Now with his beautiful Maureen and Stevie. Loved big brother of Lia and Peter and family.

van BERKEL, John.

Latrobe Valley Group of Melbourne Legacy extend their condolences and sympathy to family and friends on the passing of Legatee John van Berkel.

Legatee John has served Legacy for some 18 years with much pride and dedication to his Legacy Widows and will be sadly missed.

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KINGWILL. The Funeral Service of Mr John Kingwill will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave, Moe on THURSDAY (7 January 2021) commencing at 11am.

Following the service, the Funeral will leave for the Moe Cemetery.

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IERARDI. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Agnese Ierardi will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Road Morwell on TUESDAY (5 January 2021) commencing at 1.30pm.

Following the Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Highway Morwell on Monday 4 January 2021 commencing at 4pm.

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MEHAFFEY. The Funeral Service of Mr Sam Mehaffey will be held at St Aiden's Anglican Church, Torres Street, Newborough, WEDNESDAY (6 January 2021) commencing at 11am.

Following the service, the Funeral will leave for the Moe Cemetery.

To view the livestream, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices, click on Sam's notice and follow the prompts.

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O'HARA. Due to the COVID19 restrictions, the Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Ken O'Hara will be by invitation only.

The Service will be livestreamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, Traralgon on THURSDAY (7 January 2021) commencing at 10.30am.

To view the livestream, visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices, click on Ken's notice and follow the prompts.

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TAYLOR. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Daniel Taylor will be held at Wurruk-an, 104 Haunted Hills Road, Newborough, THURSDAY, (31 December 2020) commencing at 1pm.

No "court" clothes Bring your own chair or rug

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van BERKEL. The Funeral of Mr John van Berkel will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy, Traralgon on MONDAY (4 January 2021) commencing at 2pm.

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BALCOMBE, Marg.

2/1/2016.

It doesn't take a special day to bring you close to mind, for days when I don't think of you are very hard to find. All my life I'll miss you as the years come and go, in my heart you'll life forever, because I loved you so.

Love always, Pat XX. CORREA - EVANS, (Coleman), Gail.

30/5/1960 - 30/12/2010.

The passing of time, we miss your smile and laughter. We will join you again in the hereafter.

Our memories are filled with smiles. We miss you in our lives. Your spirit is always with us. Your love keeps us warm.

Always remembered with love, Mum and Dad.

SMITH. The Funeral for Mrs Frances Smith will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue, Moe on TUESDAY (5 January 2021) commencing at FIGGINS, John Allan.

11am.

10/8/1943 - 29/12/1990.

At the conclusion of this Always loved Service the Funeral will Never forgotten leave for the Moe Your loving family.

Cemetery.

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STEFFEN, Susan.

11/11/1940 - 29/12/2011.

You will be loved and missed until I join you Love Barry and girls.

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You will have to have it with your Dad and brother Don XX Love Mum XXX Neil, Jo and family X Kathleen and family X Colin and family X

ODLUM, Carol.

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Merle, Meredith and Jane.

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Latrobe Valley Baseball Association eliminates junior costs for 2021

BASEBALL: Latrobe Valley Baseball Association staged its annual general

meeting on December 7.

After COVID-19 restrictions forced the complete stoppage of the 2020 winter baseball season, the executive will remain unchanged coming into season 2021.

Nicole White will continue on as president, Sam Gillett will stay on as secretary and Tim Wilson remains treasurer.

Juniors were a large focus of the meeting.

It was decided the LVBA would not charge an entry fee for any junior teams in 2021.

Most clubs will continue to not charge junior clubs fees and the hope is any remaining clubs will follow suit.

PHEFLEY, Des. Clubs also supply uniforms and equipment for players that need them.

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Ladies Pairs decided, Men’s Pairs to be played next month

BOWLS: Newborough’s Jo-Anne Michaels and Morwell Club’s Tara Harle secured the West Gippsland Bowls Division Ladies Paris at Traralgon on Monday.

The pair defeated Kathy Smiles (Traralgon) and Denise Hamilton (Drouin) 19-13 in the decider.

In the Men’s Pairs, Kevin Lovett (Newborough) and Michael Weatherall (Morwell) will play Steve Pallot (Warragul) and Ron Sherlock (Traralgon) in the final on Saturday, January 9.

In more bowls news, the state fours are scheduled to be held at Newborough on Saturday.

Sheryl Atkinson (Drouin) defeated her clubmate Denise Hamilton 24-14 to win the Ladies State Singles title.

Vin McIlwain (Traralgon) will play Brett Harle (Morwell Club) in the Men’s State Singles final on Saturday, January 9.

SCOREBOARD LAWN BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION

Pennant - round 6, Saturday, December 19.

Div 1: Newborough 16-111 d Drouin 4-100; Longwarry 20-113 d Traralgon 0-74; Warragul 20-117 d Morwell Club 0-65; Traralgon RSL 16-102 d Trafalgar 4-76.

Div 2: Morwell 18-128 d Traralgon (2) 2-79; Neerim District 18-89 d Moe 2-75; Newborough (2) 18-107 d Drouin (2) 2-79; Traralgon RSL (2) 20-20 d Garfield 0-0.

Div 3: Morwell (2) 16-90 d Warragul (2) 4-86, Traralgon (3) 15-90 d Boolarra 5-82, Thorpdale 19-108 d Moe (2) 1-77; Yinnar 18-115 d Traralgon (4) 2-72.

Div 4: Newborough (3) 18-116 d Drouin (3) 2-75; Morwell (3) 18-102 d Trafalgar (2) 2-83; Warragul (3) 20-20 d Garfield (2) 0-0;Yallourn North 16-95 d Yarragon 4-91.

Div 5: Newborough (4) 16-77 d Traralgon (5) 0-55; Neerim District (2) 15-82 d Churchill 1-51; Morwell Club (2) 14-81 d Traralgon RSL (3) 2-51; Morwell (4) 12-66 d Moe (3) 4-64.

Div 6: Boolarra/Yinnar 10-10 d Drouin (4) 0-0; Newborough (5) 10-50 d Morwell Club (3) 0-32; Churchill (2) 10-68 d Thorpdale (2) 0-25, Trafalgar (3) 10-54 d Longwarry (2) 0-36.

Round 6 ladders.

Div 1 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough 6 0 0 17 596 491 105 106 Drouin 5 1 0 14 604 519 85 88 T’gon RSL 4 2 0 13 564 540 24 74 Warragul 3 3 0 13.5 559 538 21 63 Traralgon 3 3 0 10 525 525 0 56 Trafalgar 2 4 0 11.5 509 568 -59 47 Longwarry 1 5 0 9 530 591 -61 30 Morwell Club 0 6 0 8 494 609 -115 16 Div 2 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Moe 5 1 0 15.5 496 397 99 91 Neerim Dist 5 1 0 13 469 446 23 86 Morwell 4 2 0 16 627 469 158 80 Traralgon (2) 4 2 0 15.5 499 473 26 79 Newborough (2) 3 3 0 13 470 467 3 62 Drouin (2) 2 4 0 15 493 506 13 54 T’gon RSL (2) 1 5 0 4 384 560 -196 28 Garfield 0 6 0 0 0 120 -120 0 Div 3 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Thorpdale 5 1 0 15 598 496 102 90 Traralgon (3) 4 2 0 16 578 541 37 80 Boolarra 4 2 0 13.5 570 489 81 75 Morwell (2) 4 2 0 11.5 591 537 54 71 Yinnar 3 3 0 14 585 527 58 64 Warragul (2) 2 4 0 12 507 538 -31 48 Moe (2) 2 4 0 9 505 572 -67 42 Traralgon (4) 0 6 0 5 452 686 -234 10 Div 4 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (3) 5 1 0 16.5 534 419 115 93 Morwell (3) 5 1 0 16.5 521 426 95 93 Yarragon 4 2 0 14 588 534 54 76 Trafalgar (2) 3 3 0 13.5 464 458 6 63 Yallourn Nth 3 3 0 12 446 520 -74 60 Drouin (3) 2 4 0 13 445 486 -41 50 Warragul (3) 2 4 0 10.5 459 494 -35 45 Garfield (2) 0 6 0 0 0 120 -120 0 Div 5 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (4) 6 0 0 13 448 379 69 86 Morwell Club (2) 5 1 0 14 505 319 186 78 Neerim Dist (2) 4 2 0 12.5 455 385 70 65 Churchill 2 4 0 8 395 402 -7 36 Moe (3) 2 4 0 7.5 398 447 -49 35 T’gon RSL (3) 2 4 0 7 373 428 -55 34 Traralgon (5) 2 4 0 7 383 444 -61 34 Morwell (4) 1 5 0 3 344 497 -153 16 Div 6 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Longwarry (2) 5 1 0 9 336 137 169 48 Boolarra/Yinnar 4 2 0 7 185 217 -22 38 Newborough (5) 3 2 1 8 200 164 36 37 Trafalgar (3) 3 2 1 7 122 83 39 35 Churchill (2) 3 3 0 6 228 239 -11 30 Thorpdale (2) 3 3 0 6 127 192 -65 30 Morwell Club (3) 2 4 0 5 196 272 -76 22 Drouin (4) 0 6 0 0 0 60 -60 0

GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, December 17.

A grade: E Woodall 10 39 pts; B grade: J Smeriglio 16 42 pts. DTL: J McFarlane 40; G Shandley, G Renwick, J Robbins 39. Birdies: R Taylor (6th), J Robbins (16th).

Stableford, Saturday, December 19.

A grade: R Matthews 9 40 pts; B grade: N Baker 24 42 pts. DTL: T Renwick, R Taylor, S Evison 40; S Nair, B Bradshaw 38 pts c/b. Birdies: S Hall, D Taylor (4th), S Nair, N Rutledge, R Robbins (6th), N Baker, R Taylor, S Nair, J Kus, R Matthews (16th). Chicken run winner: D Kidd 12 19pts c/b.

Stableford,Thursday, December 24.

A grade: P Woodall 11 39 pts; B grade: O Kerr 15 41 pts.

DTL: J Hughes 40; D Taylor, J Kus 39; N Whitelaw 38 c/b. Birdies: R Matthews (6th), J Kus, N Baker, D Woodall (16th).

Par, Saturday, December 26.

A grade: J Smeriglio 14 +4; B grade: P Cummaudo 33 +5. DTL: S McKenzie, R Pentland +2, B Connelly +1 c/b.

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Birdies: N Whicello (4th), B Connelly (6th). Chicken run: R Celebrine 19 pts.

MOE

Twilight Stableford,Wednesday, December 16 A grade: J Thompson-Houston 18 pts c/b; B grade: J Pickering 21 pts; Ladies: H Stanlake 21 pts. A Bassman eagle on the second hole.

Ladies nine-hole stableford,Wednesday, December 16.

Division 1: C Borg 28 24 pts; Division 2: K Peace 47 26 pts. DTL: S Tulau 25, L Clarke 25, C Birrell 24, H Stanlake 23, L Stewart 23, K Shaw 23. NTP - 4th: L Clarke, 8th: C Borg.

Stableford,Thursday, December 17 A grade: E Beveridge (5) 39 pts, B Grade: R Dent (12) 42 pts, C Grade: M Matthews (26) 41 pts c/b. NTP: 4th: P Rodaughan, 8th: N Webb, 14th: T Donnison. Birdies: 14th: J Harber, T Donnison, G Panozzo. DTL: K Brien 41, D White 40, K Borg 40, C Weir 39, P Chapple 39, S Nyko 39, T Wolski 39, P Cunningham 38, S Cunningham 38, A De Vent 38, T Johnson 38, T Knox 38.

Ladies Stableford, Saturday, December 19.

Winner: J Robertson (23) 39 pts. DTL: S Tate 35 pts.

NTP - 4th: J Woznica.

Men’s Par, Saturday, December 19 A grade: T Donnison (9) +6, B Grade: B Taylor (18) +8. NTP - 4th: P Rodaughan, 8th: G Shaw, 14th: A De Vent. Birdies - 8th: S Hibbs, B Mead, 14th: A De Vent, P Backman, W Yeomans. DTL: K Ayton +5, L Weir +5, P Stanlake +4, P Spiteri +3, A De Vent +2, G Wilson +1, R Tomlinson +1, B Howard +1, M Cropley +1.

Nine hole stableford, Sunday, December 20.

Winner: P Stanlake (18) 19 pts.

MORWELL WOMEN

Stableford,Wednesday, December 16 Division 1 winner: C Carder 22 39 pts; Division 2 winner: L French 32 42 pts. DTL: N Te Paa 38, C Peter 37, S Pearson, M Morgan, I Yoshimura, M Hill 36.

Stableford,Wednesday, December 23.

Winner: I Yoshimura 27 37 pts. DTL: S Karleusa, C Carder, D Vuillermin, N Te Paa, J King.

TRAFALGAR

Open Men’s and Ladies Stableford, Friday, December 18.

A grade: P Robertson 39 pts. B grade: P Trickett 41 pts.

DTL: P Cooke 40, R Baldi 39, B Cosgriff 39, D Henderson 38, A Dalgleish 37, S Brooks 37, K Makepeace 37, M Habson 36, G Pearce 36, G Roberts 36, P Heathcote 36.

Birdies - 2nd: K Makepeace, 5th: S Brooks, D Sheehan, 15th: A Dalgleish, A Shearing, G Jansen, M Scammell.

Mulligans Stableford, Saturday, December 19.

A grade: S McKinnon 46 pts. B grade: A Kerekes 44 pts.

DTL: M Lewis 45, K Street 43, G Harris 41, B McKenzie 41, P McKinnon 41, P Cooke 41, M Taylor 40, G Grant 40.

NTP - 2nd: J Gray, D Moody; 5th: B Baldry, D Moody; 11th: K Street; 13th: W Griggs; 15th: G Grant.

Stableford, Saturday, December 26.

Winner: Glenn Vassett 38 pts; Runner-up: Reno Borg 37 pts; DTL: Hamish Towns 39, John Wiseman 37, Peter McKinnon 37, Richoe Paronage 37, James Hayward 36, Laurie Snowball 36, Peter Pankhurst 36; NTP: 2nd: Duane Baker 5th: Geoff Coulter 11th: Mark Hiriart 13th: Peter Rhodes 15th: Peter Rhodes.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford,Tuesday, December 15.

Winner: N Mether 22 pts; Runner-up: C Hooker 21 pts (c/b). DTL: B Keily (21), G Grant (20), G Harris (19), J Bayley (18). NTP: B Keily. Bradmans: K Fisher.

Gentsomes,Thursday, December 17 Winners: S Williams, T Price, R Barsdell, K Ludlow 59 pts; Runners-up: S Roberts, D Baker, J Robinson, R Hardaker 57 pts. DTL: R Mether, H Savige, C Hooker, A Kerekes 57 pts; C Deppeler, R Keith, J Kerr, K Owen 55 pts. Ladies individual winner: H Savige 28 c/b. Ladies NTP: K Ludlow 11th and 15th, D Bayley 13th. Men’s individual winner: V Hill 30 . Men’s NTP: R Davie 11th, P Cooke 13th, R Keith 15th. Lucky entry: J Baker, D Balfour, T Davey, V Hill.

Bradmans: S DeVries, R DeVries, J Donnet.

Stableford,Tuesday, December 22.

Winner: V Hill 22 pts; Runner-up: G Harris 21 pts (c/b).

DTL: A Cunningham (21), H Fiddelaers (19), M Pugliese (18). NTP: G Grant. Bradmans: R Barsdell.

Par,Tuesday, December 24.

Winner: S WIlliams +5 c/b; Runner-up: R Balfour +5.

DTL: I Grant (+4), P O’Connell (+3), H Fiddelears (+2 c/b), T Davey (+2 c/b), J Kerr (+2 c/b), T Price (+2 c/b), R Keith (+2 c/b). NTP: G Harris & J Tickell. Bradmans: G Harris.

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Men’s stableford, (79 players),Tuesday, December 15.

A grade: B Platt 15 41 pts; B grade: N Donoghue 33 41

pts; C grade: M Luckie 29 42 pts. DTL: N Ransome 41; M Luckie, D Barker, J Cameron, C Price 40; D McLean, K Jones 39; C Couling, M Hooper, B Brand, C Barnard, Y Kim, J Hagart 38.

Men’s stableford, (161 players), Saturday, December 19.

A grade: D Cooper 7 +3, B grade: B Fromberg 11 +3, C grade: S Dash 24 +5, D grade: J Murdoch 27 +6. DTL: W Baker (+5); A Pitkethly, T Northe (+4); R Cutler, L Langstaff, B Jarvis, J Kurrle, T Holland, D Canning (+3); J White, D Simmons, B Farley, R Leworthy, I Whitehead, P Ezard, R Nonacella, R Henning, G Hastie (+2); G Henry, B Platt, D Barker, S Kurowski, R Northe, S Makowski, K Hall, S Kay (+1).

Men’s stableford, (86 players),Tuesday, December 22.

A grade: Z Gray 11 41 pts; B grade: M Hooper 14 38 pts; C grade: G Thomas 24 38 pts. DTL: G Bland, M Northe 39; K Ashford 38; J Cunico, R Alexander, S Hall 37; L Middleton, P Bechaz, R Smith, R Bult, S Dash, M Murphy, G Pearce 36; A Charnley, J Pledge 35.

Men’s 4BBB stableford (100 players), Saturday, December 26.

A grade: H Mayer/W Symons 13 79 pts; B grade: D Trengrove/P Denhouting 11 71 pts. DTL: K McIntyre/M Carman, R Cutler/B Platt 71; C Radford/W Radford, T Radford/R Smith 70; M Di Corleto/G Bettridge, P Bezzina/R Alexander 69; W Te Paa/R Te Paa 68; S Guttridge/P Hildebrand 67.

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Stableford,Wednesday, December 16.

A grade: B Estrada 11 43 pts from E Beveridge 7 39 pts, L Hall 5 37 pts, D Reynolds 0 37 pts. B grade: B Quigley 32 43 pts from C Eeles 36 41 pts; S Davey 15 39 pts, G Rawson 18 39 pts, G Downs 13 39 pts; T Allan 17 38 pts, G Morgan 19 38 pts; G Whitehead 13 37 pts. NTP - 3rd: J Horrocks, 8th: S Pawliw; 12th: B Estrada, 14th: T Best.

Birdies: G Lodge, S Michalowski (3rd), S Pawliw, J Hurford (8th), B Estrada 12th. Eagle: J Horrocks 3rd. DTL: C Eeles, S Davey, G Rawson, G Downs, E Beveridge, T Allan, G Morgan, L Hall, G Whitehead, D Reynolds. Balls to 37 pts c/b.

Stableford,Wednesday, December 23.

A grade: S Buhagiar 5 39 pts from D Cook 9 39 pts c/b; B Williams 37 pts. B grade: A Girvan 33 42 pts from Z Gray 13 40 pts; B Michie 15 38 pts; P Kingsbury 32 38 pts; G Ypelaan 13 38 pts; D Donoghue 20 38 pts; R Scott 13 37 pts; H Thomas 16 37 pts; P Backman 15 36 pts; B Taylor 17 36 pts. NTP: 3rd - D Loprese, 8th - W Hiriaki, 12th - B Nankervis, 14th - A Henderson. Birdies: R Dent, D Loprese (3rd); S Buhagiar, P Backman, W Hiriaki (8th); S Buhagiar, E Beveridge (12th); S Gasi, A Henderson, R Dent (14th). DTL: Z Gray, D Cook, B Michie, P Kingsbury, G Ypelaan, D Donoghue, B Williams, R Scott, H Thomas, P Backman, B Taylor. Balls to 36 c/b.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Results for round 7.

Section 1 doubles: Drouin Maroon 6-64 d Drouin White 3-59; Moe White 6-59 d Moe Blue 3-44.

Team B P W L D % Pts Moe White 2 5 4 1 0 131.74 50 Drouin Maroon 1 6 3 3 0 112.62 43.5 Drouin Gold 2 5 4 1 0 108.58 43 Drouin White 1 6 3 3 0 113.40 42.5 Moe Blue 1 6 0 6 0 55.58 13.5 Section 1 singles: Moe White (3) 7-48 d Moe Blue (1) 2-35; Willow Grove (2) 5-46 d Drouin Gold (2) 4-38; Trafalgar (1) 4-34 d Drouin Maroon (3) 7-41.

Team P W L D % Pts Drouin Gold 7 5 2 0 136.28 31 Moe White 7 4 3 0 107.94 23 Moe Blue 7 4 3 0 102.68 22 Willow Grove 7 4 3 0 100.76 22 Drouin Maroon 7 3 4 0 87.87 17 Trafalgar 7 1 6 0 73.10 11 Section 2 doubles: Drouin 8-50 d Trafalgar 1-15; Hallora 7-50 d Neerim District 2-32; Warragul 6-44 d Poowong 3-38.

Team P W L D % Pts Hallora 7 5 1 1 147.2 53.5 Warragul 7 5 1 1 124.51 52.5 Drouin 7 4 3 0 119.67 45.5 Poowong 7 4 3 0 104.10 39.5 Neerim District 7 2 5 0 98.56 33 Trafalgar 7 0 7 0 39.11 7 Section 2 singles: Drouin (2) 5-42 d Willow Grove (2) 4-37; Willow Grove Green (2) 4-36 drew Pax Hill Red (2) 4-36; Trafalgar (4) 8-46 d Pax Hill Blue 1-23.

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Houdini act seals Sale Cup GREYHOUNDS

By GERARD GUTHRIE

Delivery: Traralgon’s Vin McIlwain went down 29-18 to Longwarry’s Russell White. It was a tough end to the 2020 year for Traralgon, who suffered a surprise defeat to the cellar-dwellers. photographs hayley mills

Traralgon stunned

BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION SATURDAY PENNANT

By MICHAEL HOLROYD

THE last round prior to the Christmas break resulted in some excellent games and a number of unexpected upsets.

Division 1

CELLAR-DWELLERS Longwarry after a winless start to the season played host to a Traralgon team not having as much success as in previous seasons.

In an effort to strengthen their team Traralgon had recruited well travelled skipper Wayne Lynch returning from playing with Yarram in North Gippsland Division while John McCarthy returned to play his first game for Longwarry.

Ken Towt had been itching to play skip at Longwarry and what a result he had with his rink of Daniel Cooper, Grant Pask and Ian Peterson winning 38-12 over Matt Ferrari and his rink of Robert Marsh, Kevin Enguell and Michael Yacoub.

Russell White and his rink of Elio Megetto, Mark Serong and Barry White won 29-18 over Vin McIlwain and his rink of Phil Mustoe, Ian Hilsley and Chris Ward.

Adam Proctor and his rink of Glenn Pask, John McCarthy and Matt Eccles had a 24-23 win over James Scullin and his rink of Derek Hewling, Shane Chapman and Wil McIlwain.

Trevor Eastwell and his rink of Hank Metselaar, Judy Eastwell and Jason Lieshout also had a one shot 22-21 win over Wayne Lynch and his rink of Ron Sherlock, Ian Bloomfield and Ian Kirkup.

Longwarry 20-113 defeated Traralgon 0-74.

TOP teams Newborough and Drouin clashed at Drouin on a very quick green which lead to a number of big scores on the day.

Toby Wallace and his home rink of Peter Wallace, Graeme Aubrey and Samantha Atkinson continued their good form with a 40-23 win over Alan Grubb and his rink of Alan Ryan, Phil Marston and Craig Thornton.

Not to be outdone for the visitors Nosha Michaels and his rink of Charlie Ward, Jo-Anne Michaels and George Lambos had another big result with a 39-14 win over Mark Leighton with his rink of Maureen and John Leighton together with Mick Fleming.

Kevin Lovett, unbeaten in all games this season, built on the result of Michaels with his team of Brian Carpenter, Tony Knipping and Neale Houston winning 26-14 over Sheryl Atkinson and her rink of Denise Hamilton, Arthur Moore and Dale Hendrick.

Mark Leighton and his rink of Toby Atkinson, Col Finger and Les Firth had a 32-23 win over Paul Sherman and his rink of John Arnold, Barry Daley and Scott Jones to improve Drouin’s position however at the completion of 100 ends Newborough ran out the winners.

Newborough 16-111 defeated Drouin 4-100.

WARRAGUL scored a convincing win against Morwell Club.

In-form skipper Bill Clappers and his rink of John Vickerman, Linda McCoy and Jim Power continued their winning way with a 37-15 win over John Millier and his team of Roger Rejmer, David Patience and Mil Karleusa.

Graeme Davis and his rink of Ken Landman, David Ferguson and Peter Gallasch compiled a 27-12 win over David Stevens and his rink of Wayne Arnold, Sue Karleusa and Jorma Takanen.

Ken Scammell made a return to skipping and his team of Des Stephens. Jim Moyle and Lindsay Souttar with a score of 27-13 were too strong for Rod Smith and his rink of Nobby Noblett, Duncan Hanlon and Glenn Trembath.

Andrew Glover and his rink of David Alderman, Paul Simmons and Janette Gallasch completed the clean sweep of Morwell Club’s rink of Brett Harle and his rink of Gail Rejmer, David Broadbent and Tara Harle with a narrow 26-25 resulting in Warragul replacing Traralgon in the four and Morwell Club falling to the bottom of the ladder.

Warragul 20-117 defeated Morwell Club 0-65.

TRARALGON RSL after being thrashed by Newborough last week returned to form against visitors Trafalgar.

Beau Williamson and his team of Paul Hobson, Jeff Blythman and Maurice Sutcliffe had a 35-15 win over Darren Kane and his rink of Darryl Horner, Tim Anderson and Ken Capper.

Skipping for the first time this season Alan Kanavan and his team of Dale Wilson, Titch Hore and Terry Hunter had a 32-15 win over Tim Fraser and his rink of Terry Robertson, Bruce Giles and Steve Lodge.

Trafalgar fought back with Ian Miles and his team of Peter Rosenboom, Graham Hill and Jim Lawrence winning 23-16 over Rick Lukey and his rink of Peter Barnes, George Cargill and Kevin Durwood. Tommy Lodge was the other winning Trafalgar skipper with his rink of Nathan Fraser, Chris Bortignon and Peter Jonas scoring 21-19 to defeat Morice Gardiner and his team of Chris Mackintosh, Max Aumann and Brendon Smiles.

Traralgon RSL consolidated their position in the four while Trafalgar lost ground in its efforts to get into the four.

Traralgon RSL 16-102 defeated Trafalgar 4-76.

Division 2

UNDEFEATED Moe welcomed Neerim District and the visiting team continued their recent winning ways to upset the division leaders.

Peter Throup set the ball rolling for Neerim with a 26-13 win over Jayde Leech. Ross Pollard won 21-16 over Alex Muirhead and Neil Adams made it three winning rinks for Neerim with a 25-21 win against Sandy Caines.

Ian Caines provided some respite for Moe with a 25-17 win over Trevor Kuhnell.

Neerim District 18-89 defeated Moe 2-79.

Morwell slid in front of Traralgon (2) with a 18-128 to 2-79 win and are well-placed in third position.

Newborough (2) defeated Drouin (2) 18-107 to 2-79.

Division 3

BOOLARRA visited Traralgon (3) in a battle for second place on the ladder.

Traralgon (3) with only one winning rink May Cross and her team of Alan Keam, John Kong and David Karsky won 43-7 over Stan Williams and his team.

Trevor James salvaged a point for Traralgon (3) with a draw 19-19 against Bob Allen.

For Boolarra Terry Parker and his rink of Joelene Laukens, Jack Cleaver and John Cargill won 31-12 over Jim Barling and Graham Colbert and his rink of Peter Gair, Bev Thompson and Pam Allen won 25-16 over Roger Davey leaving Traralgon (23) 15-90 defeating Boolarra 5-86.

Morwell (2) 16-90 defeated Warragul (2) 4-86.

Ladder leaders Thorpdale were too strong for Moe (2), winning 19-108 to 1-77.

Yinnar kept in touch with the four with an 18-115 to 2-72 victory against Traralgon (4).

Division 4

NEWBOROUGH (3) had a strong home win over Drouin (3) 18-116 defeating Drouin (3) 2-75.

Morwell (3) travelled to Trafalgar (2) and Bob d’Brass and his team of Rita Reddiex,Arthur Wells and Keith Higgs won 29-16 as Morwell (3) 18-102 defeated Trafalgar (2) 2-83 leaving Morwell (3) trailing Newborough (3) by a small number of shots on the ladder in second place.

Yallourn North travelled to Yarragon and provided an upset result with William Platschinda and his rink of Harry Walker, Fred Borg and Laurie Whately winning 29-20 over Marge Arnold leaving Yallourn North 16-95 winners over Yarragon 4 - 91.

Division 5

NEWBOROUGH (4) retained top spot on the ladder with a 16-77 to 0-55 win against Traralgon 5.

Morwell Club (2) 14-81 defeated Traralgon RSL (3) 2-51, Neerim District (2) 15-82 defeated Churchill 1 – 51 to settle into third place on the ladder well clear of fourth placed Churchill.

Division 6

LADDER leaders Longwarry (2) met their match in Trafalgar (3) with Mary Holdsworth winning 30-13 as Trafalgar (3) 10-54 defeated Longwarry (2) 0-36 in a major upset.

Newborough (5) continued on their winning ways, defeating Morwell Club (3) 10-50 to 0-32.

Churchill (2) 10 – 68 defeated Thorpdale (2) 0 - 25 Morwell (3) received a walkover from Garfield (2).

THE freakishly talented Houdini Boy claimed his first – but almost certainly not his last – Group 1 trophy with a stunning last-to-first victory in the Gold 98.3 FM Sale Cup Final (650m) on Boxing Day. Trained by master Pearcedale mentor Kel Greenough, Houdini Boy has created headlines with his barnstorming performances and he needed to call on all the magical qualities of his namesake, renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, to open his Group 1 account.

While Houdini Boy raced in a more forward positon in a runaway 36.78s heat victory, the drifting $2.30 favourite from box five found himself in familiar territory at the tail of the field rounding the first turn in the Cup Final.

With Hume Cup winner Last Hurrah setting the pace, the son of Zambora Brockie and Pechey, a daughter of Greenough’s Group 1-winning stayer So Seductive, improved along the rail before hooking to the outside in the home straight.

Once into the clear, Houdini Boy unleashed a powerhouse finishing burst to defeat Last Hurrah and Bobby The Brute in 36.96s.

“It’s a great feeling. He’s an exciting dog,” said handler Darren Pattinson, representing the Greenough kennel.

“Down the back he’s given them a long start, he got into trouble everywhere he went.To run them down like that is just a fantastic effort.

“His will to chase and win the race is what makes him what he is. He can get knocked over, he can go around them. He can do whatever.

“That’s why he’s such an exciting dog.”

Pattinson, who played Test cricket for England, didn’t hesitate to rate being associated with Houdini Boy as a personal sporting highlight.

“It’s better than playing cricket!” he laughed.

“I’m just really proud of the dog and everyone at home.”

And while on the cricketing theme, TAB offered up a Boxing Day Greyhound/Cricket special involving Houdini Boy to win the Sale Cup into Glenn Maxwell to hit a six for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash. Maxwell delivered in spades, nailing a total of five sixes, with punters relishing the $4.80 on offer for the unique double.

Houdini Boy has now won 13 of his 24 starts and the Sale Cup was his second Group victory, after he won the Group 3 Speed Star over 600m at Sandown Park in September.

He’s also appeared in Group 1 events over staying and sprinting distances, running third in the Bold Trease over 715m and sixth in the Vic Peters Classic over 520m.

While it was Houdini Boy’s first Group 1 success, his owner Mark Ruff is certainly no stranger to racetrack celebrations, having been involved in the ownership of two Melbourne Cup winners in the thoroughbred code; Twilight Payment this year and Rekindling in 2017.

Earlier in the night, the Cup Night Match Race, held over the Cup course, saw Run Like Jess, trained by Rob Camilleri, defeat Blazing Cartier in 36.81s.

There was a surprise result in the Dunkley’s Machinery Rising Star Final (440m) when $23 roughie Hoffa, prepared by Glenn Rounds, led all-the way in 24.64s, while Deb Coleman’s first reserve Zipping Sullivan held on to win the Sale Motor Group Summer Cup Final (520m) in 29.28s.

After missing out with the favourites in both the Rising Star (Louie Lou) and Summer Cup (Taken), Jason Thompson took out the Gippsland Festival Sprint Final (440m) with Warrnambool Cup winner Zambora Smokey in 24.47s.

The Sale Cup was the first of three country cups which feature as part of greyhound racing’s 2020-21 Gippsland Festival of Racing, with the Warragul Cup (January 16) and Cranbourne Cup (February 6) to follow.

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Classic draws stars of bowls BOWLS

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

AUSTRALIAN ace Aaron Wilson headlines a star-studded field for the 2021 EnergyAustralia Classic Singles.

“Past winners Charlie Ward, Tony Schiavello, Neville Brown and of course Bush are in the field, as well as Shannon, Lachlan Tighe, the runner-up from some years ago and Gary Ball.

“The South Australian contingent looks strong, in particular Craig Mills.”

The 24th edition of the annual tournament begins from Monday on the greens of Newborough Bowling Club.

Holroyd also rated the chances of young guns Jay Bye-Norris and Jarryd Davies.

Despite an outstanding resume, which includes the singles gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Wilson is yet to taste success in the Latrobe Valley showpiece.

“Jay plays for Sunbury, who are one of the strongest clubs in the Melbourne Pennant competition, while Jarryd played here last year and performed very well,” he said.

One man who has is defending champion Nathan Bush.

One of the major drawcards of the Clasic Singles is its status as a Bowls Australia Tier 3 ranking event, which provides points for players aiming to qualify for state events such as the Victorian Open or Australian Open.

Bush won an epic decider 12 months ago and was among the first entries received by event organiser Michael Holroyd.

“Nathan’s real keen to come back and defend his title, as is the runner-up from 2020, Thor Shannon,” Holroyd said.

“That’s the thing about this tournament, you have to play very well to win it. Winning five games in a row (during the knockout stages) is not the easiest thing to do.

Bush will be looking to become the first bowler since Barrie Lester in 2009-10 to seal back-to-back Classic victories.

“For the local players it is the chance to take on the stars and they’re keen to beat them.”

But that assignment looks a difficult one with the depth of the bowlers in action rated by Holroyd as strong as any seen in the event.

“The numbers are probably the best we’ve had in the tournament’s history,” he said.

“Not only that; but the quality of bowlers are of a high-calibre.

“Aaron Wilson is a multiple Australian rep and has been here a number of times, while Ben Twist is a major contender.

Among the Latrobe Valley bowlers tipped to make their presence felt during the various stages of the event are Newborough bowlers Alan Grubb and George Lambos, Morwell’s Shashi Bhatti and Traralgon’s Jim Scullin.

Holroyd said that the finishing touches are being completed ahead of Monday.

“The greens are looking good, our new greenkeeper Scotty Jones has done a really good job since he’s arrived from Trafalgar,” he said.

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Champions honour roll

1998 Neville Brown (Drouin, VIC)

2010 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC)

1999 Ray Jansen (Kew Heights, VIC)

2011 Steve Glasson (St Johns Park, NSW)

2000 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD) 2001 Don Peoples (Birrong, NSW) 2002 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD) 2003 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD) 2004 Ian Caines (Moe, VIC) 2005 Rex Johnson (St Johns Park, NSW) 2006 Brett Wilkie (Helensvale, QLD) 2007 Barrie Lester (Melbourne, VIC) 2008 Shane Globits (Helensvale, QLD) 2009 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC)

2012 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC) 2013 Charlie Ward (Frankston RSL, VIC) 2014 Tony Schiavello (Bundoora RSL, VIC) 2015 Brendon Baker (Kurri Kurri, NSW) 2016 Chris Le Lievre (Glenroy, VIC) 2017 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC) 2018 Dylan Fisher (Clayton, VIC) 2019 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC) 2020 Nathan Bush (Eastern Park, VIC) - pictured

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