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Project on track Traralgon Greyhound Club’s Steve Clarke says work on the new multi-million dollar J-Curve track is progressing nicely. FULL STORY - PAGE 3

INQUIRY CALL

By MICHELLE SLATER

ENVIRONMENT groups are calling for a public inquiry into the Morwell River Diversion as regulatory approvals have been granted for EnergyAustralia to discharge water into the Latrobe River.

The Environment Protection Authority granted the Yallourn mine operator a Temporary Emergency Discharge approval to reduce upstream water from entering the Morwell River Diversion.

The approval has been granted for 65 days to allow up to 232 megalitres a day to be diverted from the Township Field pond in the mine to flow into the Latrobe River at a different discharge point.

This includes an existing discharge volume of up to 61 megalitres daily.

It comes after mining was temporarily halted and an exclusion zone was established when cracks were discovered in the diversion due to flooding rainfall last month.

The incident sparked the state

government to declare a State of Energy Emergency.

The Yallourn Power Station is now running three units after it was reduced down to one, with daylight dozer-push mining resuming in the mine on Friday.

The company is undertaking short term repairs to the structure while exploring more options to repair the mine, expected to cost tens of millions of dollars.

EnergyAustralia energy executive Liz Westcott said the discharge approval was an “important first step” to reduce

upstream water from entering the diversion.

Ms Westcott said the emergency discharge was a temporary measure and was expected to have a “minor impact” on the Latrobe River.

“Strict quality limits have been set by the EPA and this will be rigorously monitored by independent and accredited laboratory experts three times per week during the set discharge period,” Ms Westcott said.

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THE state seat of Morwell remains unchanged under proposed electoral boundary reviews released yesterday by the Victorian Electoral Boundaries Commission.

The EBC has released the draft changes for public comment under a review all 88 Legislative Assembly and all eight Legislative Council electoral regions.

Any changes will will take effect at the 2022 State Election.

According to EBC data, the Morwell District was within quota and is expected to remain so for the long term, meaning boundary redistribution is unnecessary.

Electorates must contain equal numbers of electors, not varying by more than 10 per cent from the state average to ensure the democratic principle of one vote, one value.

Over time, electorates may get out of balance because of demographic changes. Redivisions are necessary to restore the electorates to approximate equality.

The seat of Morwell largely follows Latrobe City Council boundaries with the exception of Moe to the west, taking in a portion of Wellington Shire to the north-east.

The EBC received some submissions, including one from Latrobe City to include Moe within the boundary in order to provide unity within the electorate and help with funding for projects. However, the EBC rejected these suggestions which would require reductions in other parts of the district.

Independent Member for Morwell Russell Northe said including Moe in any proposed changes would have favoured Labor at the next State Election, to be held in November next year.

Mr Northe has held the seat since 2006, but won it narrowly from Labor in 2018 with 51.84 per cent of the vote.

“If you look at the raw data for Moe polling booths, they are strongly aligned with Labor, I anticipate that Labor would have hoped for Moe to be included in the Morwell boundary,” he said.

“I suspect 2022 will be tightly contested once again, I have no doubt Morwell will remain marginal and will be hotly-contested next year.”

The EBC will prepare final boundaries by late October.

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SINCE 2018, the Australian War Memorial has engaged in extensive consultation on our Development Project, running our own national program in addition to the consultations connected to three major approval processes.

We have reached more than half-a-million Australians in person, through our website and social media, surveys, community forums, focus groups, public notices and media coverage.

A total of 385 consultation activities have taken place, from meetings with community groups, to nationwide surveys and a national roadshow to every State and Territory. We have listened, and more than 50 changes have been made to the project.

One of the most important surveys took place in July 2020 when visitors to the Memorial were provided information on the project and asked if they supported it.

More than 660 people answered this question.

Remembering they had just visited existing galleries on Afghanistan and peacekeeping, 85 per cent of these visitors said ‘yes’ the Memorial needs to do more to tell modern service stories and the plans we proposed were appropriate. Only six per cent were opposed.

The expansion of the Memorial’s galleries to recognise recent conflicts and operations will allow us to tell the untold stories of our servicemen and servicewomen.

Through this once in a generation project, veterans who served, and those still serving, will soon be able to visit the Memorial to share stories of their service and sacrifice with loved ones, and receive the recognition they so richly deserve.

Matt Anderson, Australian War Memorial director

Barnaby does it again

ON seeing the Barnaby Joyce face, I imagine it glued to an icy pole stick, bobbing ridiculously behind a parapet, firing spit balls at deposed leader Michael McCormack.

Barnaby’s next target, not for the first time is our Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, replaced in cabinet by the rarely seen Andrew Gee.

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To rub salt into the wound, back in cabinet is Bridget McKenzie; the self-same senator who denied the Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby Club a massive sports grant, favouring footy clubs in marginal electorates.

Gippslanders of all political persuasions should be appalled at the continuing cavalier treatment of one of Canberra’s most capable and refreshingly honest politicians.

Ian Whitehead, Traralgon

Promoting unproven treatments for COVID-19

ONCE again, I feel the need to call out misinformation published in The Express (24/6/2021), “Biased opinions masquerading as fact checking”.

In particular, the use of Ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19.

Referenced in the letter is the Indian Bar Association, which Indian insiders say tends to parrot positions of the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, so this more of a political position not a clinical recommendation.

An exhaustive search of information by the British Medical Journal found the following: “Research related to Ivermectin in COVID-19 has serious methodological limitations resulting in very low certainty of the evidence, and continues to grow. The use of Ivermectin, among others repurposed drugs for prophylaxis or treatment for COVID-19, should be done based on trustable evidence, without conflicts of interest, with proven safety and efficacy in patient-consented, ethically approved, randomised clinical trials.”

While some other studies did appear to show benefits of ivermectin, many did not. These were summarised by the National Institutes of Health, showing severe limitations arising from small sample sizes and problems with study design.

Both the National Institutes of Health and the European Medicines Agency judged, on the basis of these studies, that there is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of Ivermectin in treatment of COVID-19.

In other words, there was a lot of variability in who was tested, what dosages were used and what other treatments were used in addition to enable a consistent analysis of results. There have been no large-scale clinical trials.

Some of the research supporting the use of Ivermectin was actually done in Australia.

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REVEALED - DESIGN OF MOE’S NEW AMBULANCE STATION Janette Morrison: I hope this actually goes ahead. Morwell’s new ambulance site was sign posted on land in English Street for a while and then suddenly disappeared.

No indication whether we will ever see any construction. But there is an election coming.

Clint Pip Wurlod: Local station should be built by a local company.

Colin Taylor: Another Melbourne company getting work in the Valley.

Ted Wiseman: Another non-local contract.

What happened to using local companies.

Will the contractors use local suppliers or bring their supplies from metro?

TYERS ROAD BACK OPEN Monica Calabrese MacGregor: But is it safe???

BELOVED BOMBER NEW GAMES RECORD HOLDER Dennis Patterson: Baz, u r a champion footballer and a champion bloke.

TRARALGON CENTRE PLAZA ASSESSES EXTENT OF DAMAGE Brett Williamson: It was built on a swamp site, what do they expect.

David Farmer: Was built in a swamp, happens when the area floods. Back in the 30s, the flood waters reached the steps into the Ryan’s pub.

Cal Bryan: Knock down rebuild? Make it bigger and better!

ROAD CLOSURE A BLOW FOR MOUNT BAW BAW Samantha North: This would be why the sign was up.

Jo Cardillo: South Face Road is a fantastic road, people just need to take their time!

EMILY BEECROFT IS OFF TO THE PARALYMPICS Lynda McKenzie: Congratulations. Have a fantastic time. Good luck.

Wendy Magee:You go girl. Good luck. Well done.

Joy Beulke: Congratulations Emily. All your hard work has paid off for you.

Janet Costabile: Congratulations Emily, all the very best.

Gippsland Celebrant Services: Fantastic news.

Bronie Elson: Congratulations Emily.

Anne Xerri: Fantastic news.

DRONE FOOTAGE OVER BUDGEREE Lisa Ross: Tragic, all those beautiful trees.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz: Isn’t that all plantation?

Doris Steinacher-Schopfer: So sad.

This reminds me of a devastating storm in our region on Christmas 1999.

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RUSSELL NORTHE MLA

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However, these studies were done on cell cultures, not people, and the concentration used was around 150 times the FDA recommended dosages.

For those who are COVID vaccine hesitant, consider that Phase III trials of COVID vaccines involved testing 30,000 people whereas advocates for Ivermectin are basing their advice on inconsistent, incomplete trials of groups of as low as 20 participants. And whilst I’m on a roll, with the author’s second point on COVID passports, I see no issue with it. You already need proof of Yellow Fever vaccination to travel to Africa and South America and certain businesses (such as meatworks) have mandatory vaccinations to protect staff. How is this different?

Is the author suggesting that borders be open and allowing thousands of people to enter the country without knowing if they have been vaccinated – how do you think that will go?

As for Ron DiSantis banning COVID passports, this Trump wanabee with an eye on the White House in 2024 is simply playing political games to pander to the Trump cult. DiSantis is also sueing the federal government over its recommendation to cruise lines requiring 95-98 per cent of passengers and crew to be vaccinated. DiSantis thinks this is too restrictive and wants cruise lines to reopen fully without restriction. And with the COVID passport ban it is illegal for the cruise lines to ask about vaccine status.

Anyone want to take a cruise out of Florida, does no-one remember the Ruby Princess?

And this is the same DiSantis that signed “law and order” legislation that classified two people protesting in the street as a “mob” and three people a “riot” and prevents prosecution of a driver ramming a car into a protest crowd if he “feels in danger”.

As for Texas, this is the state that had massive power outages last winter due to private power companies saving money by not winterising their powers plant and then trying to blame renewable energy and now, with a massive heatwave, is asking people to turn off air conditioners etc due to power shortages.

With 300 mass shootings in the US so far this year, Texas governor Abbott has signed into law for open carry of hand guns without a permit, license or background check – go figure!

I certainly won’t be using governors’ DiSantis and Abbott as role models.

Steve Mitchell, Traralgon

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Mr Chester was dumped from the Veterans’ Affairs portfolio by new Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce on Sunday.

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Stabbing in Newborough

TWO men were involved in an alleged altercation at a residential address on Tarwin Grove in Newborough on Friday, June 25.

Police said both men received stab wounds to the upper body area during the altercation and transported themselves to hospital for treatment.

A 36-year old man from Moe was arrested on Sunday, June 27 and charged in relation to this alleged incident.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on October 14.

Well underway: Works on the new Traralgon greyhound track are on schedule.

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Track progressing j-ust nicely

By ZAC STANDISH

WORKS on the new Traralgon greyhound track received a major boost this week, with the state government investing $3 million into the project.

The new facility will feature a world first “J-Curve” track design, inspired by research from the University of Technology Sydney into risk management and stress reduction on greyhounds, and is set to attract marquee racing meetings to the Latrobe Valley.

Traralgon Greyhound Club manager Steve Clarke welcomed this new investment.

“We are really grateful, we are really excited that this funding from the state government can push the project forward and make it a complete greyhound track with all the bells and whistles that are required to make it a really great venue,” he told The Express.

Mr Clarke said the extra funding will allow the facility to develop its community engagement aspects.

“It (the funding) allows Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the club here to extend the facilities, for instance we will be looking to include a very large electronic video-board which we will give back to the community as an outdoor cinema, where user groups can come and hold fundraising events,” he said.

“From a racing point of view, the new videoboard, makes it much more of a spectacle for the fans and the funding allows the people building

to include absolutely everything such as moveable cameras and the technology required to make it completely state of the art.”

When it came to the track design, he described the process of coming up with the unique “J-Curve” and the reasons why they chose to utilise the new initiative.

“We traditionally have an oval shaped track here, but GRV from an animal welfare perspective conduct studies and they showed that perhaps a one turn track was the way to go and because of that we headed down that route,” he said.

“Through engaging researchers from the University of Technology Sydney, this track was designed with safety in mind to try and get cleaner racing with no interference which led to having a longer front straight to allow the dogs to sort themselves out before they get to the corner – minimising the risk of injury.”

Mr Clarke hopes this new track will attract more marquee race meetings to the region.

“It (the track) is one of a kind in the world so we would expect it to be used extensively given it has been designed for animal welfare purpose, so my expectation is GRV gives us as many race meetings as we can manage,” he said.

“I think it will have a really positive effect on greyhound racing as it is a facility that can be used by local trainers, which there a number of, while we also hope to attract the country’s biggest names with one of Australia’s leading trainers

Jason Thompson already walking the track and saying he will bring all of his dogs here.”

As the official opening gets closer, Mr Clarke gave an update on the renovation process and how everything is tracking.

“It has been a flawless process so far, the boys from Shaw Constructions have done an excellent job and previously built the Warragul track which is considered one of the best in the state and probably the most utilised in the world, and we are at about 60 per cent completion,” he said.

“The expectation is we will be trialling greyhounds for a period on the track in September and racing in late October, and we have a few hidden things up our sleeves in terms of extending the grandstand to include a nice long sun deck.”

He also said there are some exciting plans in the works when it comes to the Traralgon Cup day in January.

“We are currently negotiating with Latrobe City to include some nice surprises when it comes to the cup on Australia Day, with some bigger music acts and potentially combining for one big event with the council,” he said.

“There could be anywhere between 6000 to 8000 people here on that day and we really want to promote to the community that this facility is not just here for greyhound racing, we want to make it into an events centre for the community.”

EPA grants discharge licence for pondage

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE environmental regulator has granted ENGIE a discharge licence to allow water to flow out of the Hazelwood Pondage which is over its capacity limits after last month’s flooding rains.

The Environment Protection Authority granted ENGIE an emergency discharge approval to lower water levels out of the Hazelwood cooling pond to take the strain off its dam wall.

An ENGIE Hazelwood spokesman said the company held an ongoing licence to release water from the pondage.

The spokesman said ENGIE must inform the EPA of any discharges above its licence conditions relating to maximum flow and turbidity.

“In the cases of the recent floods, this was done.

EPA has since granted a retrospective approval,” the spokesman said.

“In times of large flood events, such as experienced in mid-June, the amount of water naturally flowing into the HCP from Eel Hole Creek was well above the norm.”

ENGIE holds a licence to continually pump water from the former open cut mine floor to ensure stability while awaiting approvals to create a full pit lake as part of mine rehabilitation plans.

Flood water enters the pondage from the east branch of Eel Hole Creek and exits via the spillway back into creek and into the Morwell River.

ENGIE had closed the pondage to public access three years ago and water levels were lowered

when integrity issues were detected in the dam wall.

“The pondage essentially operates as a flow through system,” the spokesman said.

“Because of this operational design, ENGIE Hazelwood does not need to pump out water of the HCP.” The EPA had also granted EnergyAustralia an emergency discharge licence from its water storages into the Latrobe River, in order to enable repairs on the Morwell River Diversion pipeline.

The EPA worked closely with government agencies to ensure the decision was consistent with the requirements of the declaration of the State Energy Emergency.

Explosives incident in Morwell

POLICE are investigating an incident on Wednesday, June 9 where an unknown male allegedly ignited an improvised explosive device in a rubbish bin on Donald Street in Morwell at approximately 1.20pm.

The male was observed getting into a black Mitsubishi sedan and turning left onto McDonald Street.

Detectives are appealing for anybody who was in the vicinity at the time with dash cam footage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Suspicious fire in Morwell

POLICE are currently investigating a suspicious fire on Saturday, June 26.

A plastic wheelie bin was set alight in a car park on the corner of Buckley Street and Collins Street in Morwell at approximately 4.20pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Motorcycle theft in Morwell

POLICE are currently investigating an alleged theft between Saturday, June 26 and Monday, June 28.

A small green Kawasaki dirt bike was allegedly stolen from the backyard of a premises on Savige Street in Morwell.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Vehicle torched in Yallourn North

POLICE are current investigating a suspicious fire on Sunday, June 27 at approximately 11pm.

An allegedly stolen white BMW was set on fire on Howlett Road in Yallourn North.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Latrobe CIU on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Northe backs paper push

By MICHELLE SLATER

MEMBER for Morwell Russell Northe is supporting a union-led campaign to ensure the Victorian government commits to procuring Australianmade copy paper for its departments and agencies.

It comes as the CFMEU has turned its eye on state government procurement arrangements after it successfully persuaded the Commonwealth to purchase Aussie made copy paper.

Last year, a Senate hearing found Commonwealth use of Australian-made paper plummeted to just 33 per cent for several months when a supplier switched to Indonesian-made paper.

CFMEU manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor had recently contacted Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson calling for the same approach as the Commonwealth had committed to.

“Every Australian government should be buying Australian made, but especially the Victorian

government because the sole Australian copy paper producer is from Victoria, in Maryvale,” Mr O’Connor said.

“We will continue to prosecute the case for Australian-made paper in all forums that are available to us.”

Mr Northe raised the issue in state Parliament last week, and is also asking for a breakdown of procurement data from each government department and agency.

He echoed the union, stating the need to support manufacturing at the Latrobe Valley-based paper mill.

“It’s frustrating that we have to ask for the data to make sure these agencies are supporting Australian-made paper,” Mr Northe told The Express.

“It shouldn’t take the CFMEU to ask these questions, it should be a matter of course and business as usual for these government agencies.”

Mr Northe said a new state government procurement policy was coming into effect this month,

however, he was concerned it “may not contain the breadth for regional suppliers”.

“This is a real worry, as the current policy is a major concern as it allows for departments and agencies to purchase imported paper,” Mr Northe said.

“We have a sustainable timber industry that not only employs thousands of Victorians, but it also operates under the strictest of environmental regulations, so why would we want to put that at risk.”

A state government spokesman said more than 90 per cent of copy paper in the past 24 months was being purchased from a Victorian Aboriginal business, manufactured from recycled material. “(This is) in line with the government’s social procurement objectives. We’re committed to implementing environmentally and socially responsible procurement practices,” the spokesman said.

“We will continue to work through options and consult with relevant stakeholders as needed.”

Chester to adopt pragmatic approach in Joyce dealings

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FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has pulled no punches in his thoughts on new Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.

Mr Chester, who was axed from his role as Veterans’ Affairs Minister on Sunday as part of a Federal Cabinet reshuffle, described his relationship with Mr Joyce as ‘dead’.

“I wouldn’t normally comment on private conversations, but I’m going to say the conversation I had with Barnaby was so incoherent yesterday, I couldn’t actually explain what he was even saying to me,” Mr Chester said.

“So people of Australia, brace yourself, there will be more conversations like that. Now we didn’t have harsh words at all; it was just a matter-of-fact conversation. He was sacking me.

I didn’t agree with him, and I got on with the walk I was having with my dog.”

Mr Chester confirmed he would run at the next election as the Nationals candidate, saying he saw a “wonderful political future” for himself in Gippsland.

As for his future dealings with Mr Joyce, Mr Chester described his approach would be ‘completely and utterly business-like’.

“I have no personal relationship with Barnaby, I don’t seek a personal relationship with Barnaby. It’ll be completely pragmatic,” he said.

Mr Chester also called on Mr Joyce to “demonstrate some maturity” and apologise to Victorians for his ‘‘insensitive” remarks about the impact of coronavirus on the state.

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“Our long-term strategy is to minimise any impact by transferring the majority of natural Morwell River flows along two pipelines directly to the Latrobe River, bypassing the area at risk.”

Ms Westcott said relieving pressure on the Morwell River Diversion was essential to complete the damage assessment alongside critical, permanent repairs to be undertaken.

“There are additional diversion options that need to be progressed,” she said.

“Once they are finalised, similar with today we will inform the community so they’re clear on our approach and have confidence we are caring for the surrounding environment.”

Environment Victoria is calling for a public Inquiry into the incident, following a similar diversion failure in 2012 after heavy rainfall.

Environment Victoria campaigns manager Nicholas Aberle said questions should be asked on how the diversion was allowed to “fail again”.

“Were lessons learned from the previous mine wall collapse and flooding of Yallourn?

Did the regulator allow mining too close to the embankment? How complicit is EnergyAustralia in this failure?” Dr Aberle asked.

“We believe an inquiry is needed to dig deeper into what caused this situation and who is to blame. The government should also rule out public funds being used to fix the Morwell River Diversion.”

Environmental Justice Australia lawyer Bronja Lipski backed an inquiry, stating that previous discharges “caused adverse environmental outcomes for the Latrobe River and further downstream for a period of time”.

“The appropriate next step is to ensure that an independent board of inquiry investigates what has occurred and makes recommendations on what needs to be done to ensure the generation and distribution of power from Yallourn up to its closure date in 2028 and that we don’t find ourselves in an energy emergency again,” Ms Lipski said.

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Production hits the stage THE Gippsland Youth Drama Workshop’s new production Back to the Past is a comical send-up of the time-travel genre, and is guaranteed to be a side-splitting evening for the whole family.

The original show was conceived by young performers from across the region, and tips the hat to time jumping movies like The Time Machine and Back to the Future.

The story focuses on earth in the future, where something that happened in the past, is about to have heavy consequences for the planet and everyone on it. The earth’s incompetent president decides to send a team back to the past to fix the problem, of course with crazy consequences.

The time travellers inevitably have a lot of things go wrong, and their interactions with an array of characters from the 1960s causes even more problems, which keep building until the conclusion.

“The concepts of looking after the planet, being aware of the environment and caring for all creatures, were the major themes the young stars wanted to explore in their original production, whilst making sure it wasn’t too heavy or moralistic,” director Phillip A Mayer said.

“They wanted to have fun and make audiences laugh first, with the messages more likely to hit the mark. Creating fun characters to play, a world which they could explore, and being entertaining were really important.”

The show includes an eclectic bunch of characters which draw inspiration from well-known time travel movies and literature, but with their own twist and interpretation.

“There is a cyborg who is a sarcastic know-itall, loosely based on Dr. Who, Aliens and The Terminator, who is just hysterical, and of course the classic mad scientist characters who set out to do good, but end up using their powers for the wrong side,” Mr Mayer said.

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The show deals with various comical dilemmas and topical issues, as the characters come to terms with their own realities and home truths.

“The young actors use satire, parody and irony to great comic effect,” Mr Mayer said.

“Over 30 young performers were involved in building plot, characters, themes and humour.

“The Workshop produces an original production with each performance group, using improvisations, theatre sports games, writer’s workshop sessions, the rehearsal process, voice projection techniques and a large final production.”

Since starting in Gippsland in 1993, the group has produced more than 80 original shows, involving 2200 local youth, and is supported by

local businesses and community organisations.

Participants are involved for various reasons from wanting to be an actor to simply building their confidence, enjoying participation in a creative activity, establishing new friendships and learning about the performing arts.

The comedy Back to the Past is showing for one night only, tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon.

Tickets are $25 and $20 and available from latrobe.vic.gov.au/lpawhatson or call the box office on 5176 3333.

Reduced bill

GIPPSLAND Water’s urban customers will see a slight bill reduction in the new financial year, with service level remaining unchanged.

Managing director Sarah Cumming said lower CPI and interest rates, combined with reduced internal costs had led to a favourable result for customers.

“We’re conscious that many people in our communities will be experiencing financial difficulties at the moment, for a variety of reasons,” Ms Cumming said.

“As a local community partner, we wanted to make sure we’re doing all we can to reduce pressure on families and households across the region.

“That’s why we’ve worked hard to find cost savings and avoided an overall increase in the average bill for the next 12 months.”

Fixed annual water service availability charges will decrease from $175.85 to $172.72 and wastewater service charge will fall from $807.97 per year for a connected property to $793.52.

Meanwhile, water usage charges will increase slightly from $2.1198 to $2.1434 per kiloliter, resulting in an overall reduction on the average bill.

Ms Cumming said support options were also available via gippswater.com.au or over the phone on 1800 050 500 to customers experiencing financial hardship.

Gippsland Water is currently seeking customer input to help shape its next Price Submission, which will set out its standards for service over a five-year period, as well as the cost of delivering those services and the prices it will charge customers.

Visit gippswater.com.au/LetsTalk to get involved in this process, or to find out more.

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Stepping up: Trafalgar High School students Nick Watt, Patrick Richmond-Miller, Mieke Hankinson and Oliver Grendon before taking part in World’s Greatest Shave.

TRAFALGAR High School staff and students watched on as a trio of Year 9 students participated in World’s Greatest Shave.

In a special assembly held on the penultimate day of Term 2, students Patrick RichmondMiller, Oliver Grendon and Mieke Hankinson put themselves front and centre, as locks of their hair fell to the ground for a special cause.

Patrick and Oliver had their heads shaved, while Mieke had virtually half her hair cut off after forming a number of pony tails.

The trio raised $2000 for the campaign, far exceeding even their own expectations.

The group arranged posters to be put up around the school and in local businesses, and also used social media to help spread the word.

Fellow student Nick Watt, who donated the

most money to the campaign, was given the privilege of taking the clippers to Oliver’s hair.

On deck to make sure the haircuts weren’t a total hack job were local hairdressers Jerri Calleja and Vanessa Ryan.

The students will now be braving the winter chill with their new looks, and said they would definitely be sporting a beanie more frequently.

Oliver explained how the idea came about.

“I made a joke ‘we should go bald’ and then Mieke organised it (World’s Greatest Shave) and we actually went and did it,” he said.

Mieke said having a lot less hair carried some perks.

“My hair feels a lot lighter and it’s easier to move my head,” she said.

“We researched how much leukaemia affects the community, it just feels amazing to think we somehow got to the amount.”

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Chop chop: Trafalgar High School Year 9 student Mieke Hankinson loses her locks.

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Mid Valley the home of fun this school holidays

By ZAC STANDISH

THE SCHOOL holidays are in full swing and Morwell’s Mid Valley Shopping Centre is beaming with life as parents look to get their children out of the house and engaged in exciting activities.

For the centre, the school holidays brings with it a sharp increase in foot traffic making it an important period for retailers still looking to bounce back from the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Cotton On manager Krystal Killeen said the school holidays were always an exciting time for her business.

“Every school holidays we have so many people come through just because of the incentives they do in the centre, so it is really great to see that increased traffic,” Ms Killeen said.

“This period gives us such a boost, we definitely get a lot of extra customers as a result of the work the centre does to promote the school holidays which makes it a very important period for us.”

Ms Killeen said she makes sure to have extra stock on the shelves and staff in store to deal with the extra rush of customers.

“For school holidays we always have somebody at the front welcoming people into the store and we always have extra staff on just to help people out because the traffic that comes in is so good,” she said.

“During any normal week are looking at around 100 people per day, but during school holidays that improves to at least 250 which in turn just gives a massive boost business wise.”

To coincide with the increased amount of people coming through the doors, Mid Valley stage a number of different shows and activities to draw parents to the centre and keep children engaged throughout the holidays.

Black Snake Productions headline the schedule these holidays, with the wildlife engagement company putting on presentations for the entire two weeks.

Presenter Ebony Cody described what the show is all about and the animals on display.

“What we are talking about is our endangered species of Australia, here we have the highest extinction rate in the world for our wild animals so we need to educate our kids more on the topic of conversation so they understand the how important the message is,” Ms Cody said.

A strong showing: An eager crowd gathered to watch Blake Snake Productions new endangered species presentation at the Mid Valley Shopping Centre.

“We have got a fruit bat, snakes, an endangered barking owl, bullfrogs, a Mary River turtle and a brush tail possum so we do go about trying to show off a real range of cool species people may not know too much about.”

Ms Cody said the Latrobe Valley community was a driving force behind them continually coming back to put these shows on.

“We come here to Mid Valley pretty well every

year, with 2020 being the exception, and we just absolutely love the community,” she said.

“The crowd here is always amazing and really supportive, they love the animals but also love to hear about them as well not just feel and touch them, they want to know about where they live and what they can do to help them which is fantastic.”

Big boost: Cotton On manager Krystal Killeen is preparing for a big period of business.

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New friend: Black Snake Productions presenter Ebony Cody imparting her knowledge on the young crowd.

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Rosa’s contribution acknowledged by International Women’s Group

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ROSA Schirato was recently presented with life membership of the International Women’s Group for her 25 years of dedication and support of this multicultural women’s social support organisation.

Mrs Schirato, 85, was the president of the Gippsland International Women’s Group for eight years from 1998 until 2006 and as such was an active and dynamic force.

She prides herself in never having missed a meeting, but in recent years, ill health has meant that she has had to withdraw from active participation.

Mrs Schirato is the only Ecuadorian in the Gippsland region.

Born in Guayaquil City, Ecuador, South America, she trained and qualified as a kindergarten teacher.

Mrs Schirato came out to Australia on January 6, 1971 to live with her Italian migrant husband in the little country town of Erica.

She has done much volunteer work in Latrobe and for a time was the secretary of the Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc. and a committee member of the Gippsland Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria.

Mrs Schirato has taught Spanish at SCOPE has been part of the translation service to the community of English into Spanish for many people.

She has voluntarily given her time as a speaker on Spanish culture and has given cooking demonstrations at both Moe and Morwell Neighbourhood Houses.

“Mixing and working with women of different nationalities has taught me tolerance and consideration towards all migrants,” Mrs Schirato said.

The International Women’s Group would like to publicly acknowledge all of Mrs Schirato’s hard work and leadership since the group’s inception in 1996.

Under her direction the group grew from a small handful (eight) of like-minded women from different cultures to a large and welcoming organisation.

Today, the International Women’s Group has more than 100 members from 20 different cultural backgrounds.

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MORWELL Combined Pensioners will be holding a social day on Monday, July 5 (bring your own lunch).

On Monday, July 17, a sausage sizzle at 12 noon will be followed by our AGM at 1pm. All food supplied.

All members welcome.

Doors open at 11am.

For more information on the group, contact Geoff Wales (president) on 0478 040 880.

Friends of Traralgon Courthouse

MEMBERS of the Friends of Traralgon Courthouse Inc. (FOTCH), were delighted recently when Peter Baker from Haymes Paints, was able to provide them with a paint sample that was the perfect match for the original paintwork on the walls of the Court Room when it was painted in 1886.

When FOTCH vice-president Bronwyn Kerr made a hurried application for the Haymes Paint Competition, no one on the Committee thought they would be seriously considering what paint to choose just a couple of months later.

It came as a great surprise that FOTCH were runners-up in the competition delivering them $1250 worth of paint products.

FOTCH representatives Libby Witchell, Jenny Hammett and Cr Darren Howe, met with Peter Baker, Store Manager for Haymes Traralgon Store, and the well-known Managing Director of Vincent Painting Contractors, Wayne Vincent to determine the best way to use of the prize.

Vincent Painting have an impressive record on the painting of heritage listed buildings and had undertaken the painting of the hallway and side rooms in the Courthouse complex in 2020.

The Committee was delighted when Peter was able to inform them

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that the prize would enable them to receive enough paint to cover the walls of the Courtroom.

Secretary Jenny Hammett said the heritage legislation determined the Courtroom could only be painted in the original colours.

These had been identified by their heritage consultant Dan Blake of the Conservation Studio and Haymes Paints was able to provide a perfect match to the original colour.

The flaked paint patches off the walls carrying remnants of the original paint work matched exactly to the colour card Peter had with him.

The committee will receive the paint this month.

The next steps are to find or raise the funds to pay for the painting of the Courtroom and to work with council to complete the necessary maintenance works and liaise with Heritage Victoria to complete the planning approval process that will enable the painting to occur.

The Traralgon Courthouse is an iconic part of Gippsland’s Heritage and FOTCH encourages the community to visit the Courthouse and consider using for community events.

Newborough Bowling Club life memberships for duo NEWBOROUGH Bowling Club awarded two life memberships at its annual general meeting recently.

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Double act: Ian Houston (left) and John Backman (right) pictured with Newborough Bowling Club chairman Alan Ryan after being awarded life memberships of the club recently. photograph supplied

Morwell Rostrum Club

AT the Morwell Rostrum Club, our speaking coach Eddie Beulke offered the following tip recently for reducing any anxiety you may feel when giving a speech - Talk About What You Know.

“Keep in mind that everyone is an expert at something, even if it’s something as simple as making your favourite sandwich. No one can make that sandwich like you do,” he said.

“When you choose a topic or theme for a speech, talk about something you know a lot about and love - your

Success: The Friends of Traralgon Courthouse pose with the cheque of $1250 donated by Haymes Paint. photograph supplied which was a favourite charity of the late Richard Jeffery; who was an avid TRAMPS club member for many years.

TRAMPS welcomes new riders.

For more information visit our website: www.tramps.org.au, our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ our website, www.tramps.org.au or contact Tim 0407 749 604 or Vance 0403 662 288.

Latrobe City Council grants community Toy Library new toys

Congratulations: Soula Kanellopoulos (IWG president), Rosa Schirato (seated), Amparo Miller (treasurer), Tess Jordan (member and volunteer) following the recent presentation of life membership to Mrs Schirato.

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were awarded the life memberships due to their long association with the club.

Mr Backman has been a member for 50 years.

During that time he has held roles on the greens committee, match & play, men’s section and the club committee.

Mr Backman has also been a player in the club’s top pennant team for many years.

Mr Houston has spent more than five decades as a member of the Yallourn and Newborough club.

At various times he has he has held roles on the match & play, chairman match & play and the general committee.

Mr Houston still works every Wednesday with the surrounds crew.

Congratulations to both men on their life membership.

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“Your passion will be felt by the audience and this will build your confidence.”

Build your confidence and find your voice with Morwell Rostrum Club. We meet at the Morwell Bowling Club, 52 Hazelwood Rd, Morwell each Tuesday at 5.45pm. Visitors are always welcome.

Meetings are also accessible via Zoom.

Call George on 5122 2507 for more information.

Traralgon and Morwell Pedallers (TRAMPS)

ON Sunday, July 4, TRAMPS are having a local ride starting at the ASIC car park at 10am.

The ride fee of $5 will all go to the Gippsland Rotary Centenary House

THE Traralgon Community Toy Library was awarded a grant to the value of $700 to purchase new toys, including a ride on tractor, aqua play set, puzzles, and a range of other activities that encourage fine motor and memory skills.

“As a volunteer-run initiative, grants and donations such as those provided by the council are invaluable to offering families access to toys and activities that interest children and continuously help their learning and development,” Toy Library president Jane Ang said.

The library stocks an extensive range of toys and equipment suitable for newborns, toddlers and primary school aged children, including; outdoor bikes, scooters, games and indoor toys and activities such as puzzles, dolls, trucks, musical instruments, dress ups and much more!

The Toy Library is run by a team of volunteers and is open for new members to sign up and borrow items every Saturday, 10am-11.30am during school terms. Members can

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Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

ON Wednesday, July 14, the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group will host a film screening of ‘Beyond the Burning.’

Eighteen months ago the ‘Black Summer’ fires raged relentlessly.

The 2019/20 bushfire season was the worst this country has ever experienced.

This new documentary investigates the underlying environmental causes and emerging local solutions, told through the voices of East Gippsland residents who survived the heat, smoke and flames.

Commissioned by conservation group Environment Victoria, the film highlights how a hotter climate has reduced rainfall and dried out the forests of East Gippsland, creating the conditions for more frequent and severe bushfires.

The screening of this short documentary will take place at the Gippsland Multicultural Services 26-28 Tarwin Street, Morwell at 7:30pm.

After watching the 25 minute film participants will engage in a discussion about the many vitally important issues raised.

If you would like to attend please register your interest by sending an email to info@latrobevalleysg.com Due to COVID-19 restrictions, places are limited.

Keen to give Euchre a try

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Morwell and District Probus Club MORWELL and District Probus Club, will hold our regular monthly meeting at the Morwell RSL in Elgin Street on Thursday, July 8, starting at 10am.

For further information contact John Lagerwey on 5134 4685.

also access the toy library during the week to return and borrow items by collecting a key from the Latrobe City Library.

If you would like to find out more about the Toy Library you can contact Jane Ang on 0429 792 413.

EUCHRE is played by a few enthusiasts from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on Wednesdays at the Moe Bowling Club.

Cost is $2.50 with supper supplied by the players.

Everyone is welcome including learners.

For further information phone Sue 0448 185 499 or Chris 0499 811 346.

ROCKTOTS is returning for Term 3 for children aged 18 months through to five years..

Lots of fun and “pretend play”, it is held at the Traralgon Tennis Club on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

For more information, you can contact Anne on 0408 918 594 or find us on Facebook or Instagram.

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Latrobe Valley Chess AARON Nabulski entered club match-ups in fine style claiming four solid wins.

Jack Cumming found form after early mishaps to leave Ian Hamilton with only one defeat for the round.

Jayden Gregory started on a low note and then found victory in his other battles.

The fight was always there but events turned against Peter Bakker.

Both Bob Cooper and Louise Bester found themselves on the winning, as well as losing side.

Win, loss and draw were all experienced by Cliff Thornton.

Steve Ahen was pleased with the wins and losses in an inconsistent round.

For more information on the club, contact Ian Hamilton on 5134 1971 or Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458.

Be a part of it: Latrobe Youth Space is hosting a Movie Day tomorrow. photograph supplied

Boost: The Traralgon Toy Library received a $700 donation from Latrobe City Council. photograph supplied

FRIENDS in Song Choir will be meeting weekly from Friday, July 2 at 12.30pm for all members.

If you would like to join us we meet at Morwell East Senior Citizens Hall in Vary Street.

Mature aged people wanting more information can call Merilyn on 5122 2329 or Judy on 5135 6126.

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Careers, Training & Further Education It’s all about choice THERE’S no magic ‘free pass’ for a secure long term future in our working lives, unlike that of years past, but there are choices that can be made to increase the chances for this to occur, by making the right decisions now, as we look toward medium and long term goals.

The opportunities are many.

From specialised training courses, in any number of fields, provided by Registered Training Organisations, apprenticeships, higher education in the tertiary sector, public sector services, or starting up a business, careful consideration to career paths and employment prospects has never been more important.

MEGT Ltd Australia

MEGT is an Australian not-for-profit business which has been supporting job seekers, apprentices, trainees, students and employers for almost 40 years.

MEGT’s Career Hub resource is a valuable tool for anyone considering an apprenticeship or traineeship. Earning and learning is a great career choice. There are no time-consuming courses to undertake, no HECS debt left hanging over your head, and you’ll be entering a workforce that’s on the lookout for capable workers with potential in many different fields.

School leavers and job seekers can register for MEGT’s Career Hub, and by creating a profile they get access to a range of free services such as:  Career quiz  Employability skills  Job hunting and application tips  Resume and cover letter templates  Handy hints for job interviews  Dedicated apprenticeship and traineeship job board Our dedicated Career Hub team is here to answer your questions if you need a hand figuring out which is the right career path for you. Our Career Advisors can also advise you of different career options, and answer any questions you might have about becoming an apprentice or trainee.

Once you know where you’re heading, you can browse and apply for jobs posted on our dedicated apprenticeship and traineeship job board.

Registering for MEGT’s Career Hub, and fully

completing your profile, puts you at the head of the queue when employers are searching for applicants. The more information you supply, the better your chances of scoring a job. Not only that, but completing your profile also helps us understand the type of support that best suits you. The pathway to earning and learning begins by calling 1300 562 482 or visiting http:// bit.ly/2U1BnTM

Specialised courses, provided by Registered Training Organisations, provide the opportunity for people to take the next step in their professional careers.

Gippsland Employment Skills Training Inc (GEST)

GIPPSLAND Employment Skills Training Inc. (GEST) based in Moe, Victoria is a regional Not-for-Profit (NFP) Registered Training Organisation and Learn Local that holds a current Skills First contract to deliver Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) for aged care and hospitality (non-accredited, pre accredited and accredited).

We also provide pre-employment training and mentoring, such as, vocational counselling and career planning, resume writing, application preparation, interview techniques etc. Our diverse employability (job ready) course is particularly popular covering a wide range of pre-employment awareness and preparation requirements.

GEST is one of five Jobs Victoria – Work and Learning Centres (WLC’s) that help job seekers, especially those that are homeless or living in public housing, to find local training, work experience and employment. The Reconnect 2021 program is designed to support the needs of significantly disadvantaged cohorts experiencing multiple barriers to engagement in training, education and employment opportunities.

GEST run the following courses.  Certificate III in Individual Support  Barista  First Aid  Base to Beauty  Computer skills for everyday use  Digital Matters  Employability & Work Readiness  Taste of hospitality  Kick Start your career in Customer Service: Call Centre Operations  New Grass Roots Learning

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• All areas • Prompt service RUSSELL THOMAS PH: 0407 505 567

We are currently looking for new franchises in the Latrobe Valley.

Compliance Certificate issued with each installation Permit No. L004172

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JASON BURSLEM

EEureka r Garages & Sheds 188 Argyle St, Traralgon

Phone hone 5174 5311 311 Tips for the week 5

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney Collingwood Bulldogs

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Gippsland land Locksmiths c Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney Morwell Traralgon St Kilda Phone honne 5133 1 9722 22 5174 1774 1180 800 Bulldogs Tips for the week 4

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Richmond Geelong Melbourne Traralgon lgon Tyre Service Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney Cnr Princes Highway & Standing Drive St Kilda Phone 344 hone 5174 9344 Bulldogs Tips for the week 5

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney St Kilda Bulldogs

TONY MANN

BRENTON WIGHT

Solomons Flooring l Traralgon Traralgon & Moe

Phone hone 5174 2588 588 Tips for the week 5

TOTAL 76

Richmond Essendon Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Carlton West Coast St Kilda Bulldogs

CHERYL JOYCE

Cleaners e World Gippsland

6 Standing Drive Traralgon

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Richmond Essendon Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle West Coast St Kilda Bulldogs

PETER THOMSON

Bensons e on Timber & Hardware

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61-69 Latrobe Rd, Morwell

Phone hone 5133 9477 477 Tips for the week 4

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TOTAL 75

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Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle West Coast Collingwood Bulldogs

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Hawthorn Fremantle Sydney Collingwood Bulldogs

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FUNCTIONS

Looking for a place to have a function. We have a range of spaces to choose from for celebrations and events. We have a great selection of food and beverage options to suit your needs

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Melina e a Bath a MP Funded from Parliamentary Budget

2/1812 Franklin Street Traralgon

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56 George Street Moe

Phone hone 5127 1 2155 15 Tips for the week 6

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79 Princes Hwy, Traralgon

Phone hone 5174 7422 22 Tips for the week 6

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Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Hawthorn Fremantle West Coast St Kilda Bulldogs

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Furniture Factory Clearance FURNITURE FACTORY CLEARANCE CENTRE

32 George Street Moe

Phone hone 5127 2099 099 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 82 GUY DALLIA

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney St Kilda Bulldogs

JAMES HITCHINS

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney Collingwood Bulldogs

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

Phone 5133 3389 Tips for the week 6

TOTAL 72

Richmond Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Port Adelaide Fremantle Sydney St Kilda Bulldogs

TOTAL 85

LEADER BOARD

Chris Clark .................................... .

91 James Hitchins ...........................89 Patrick Thornton.........................87 Jason a Burslem ............................86 .

Alfi Prestipino ..............................85 Anthony Dunne ............................82 .

Peter Rennie.................................82 Tonya o Ryan....................................82 Melina Bath .................................. 81 Pepper Cameraa ........................... 81 Russell u Northe............................. ...... . 81 Terry e Raymondd ............................ . . 81 Brenton Wightt.............................. . . . . 81 Tony Mann..................................... . .

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issue Before 12.30pm Wednesday

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

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AUTO ELECTRICIAN

FIREWOOD dry split mixed gum, 45 Minniedale Rd, Traralgon East, $150m2 (230 pieces), delivery extra. Honour box on-site, no EFTPOS. Ph 0409 214 738 or 0437 740 940. frances.farmer2@ bigpond.com

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T'GON Finders Keepers secondhand goods, huge pink shed, 156 Argyle St. Full and overflowing, 7 days a week, 10am-6pm.

Phone 0408 388 407.

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Ph Johann 0435 751 588.

HAZELWOOD NORTH, 15 Tanners Rd, Sat. and Sun., 9am start. Knitting yarn, dolls, general h/hold goods and furniture discount applies.

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Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Ph Peter 0438 177 153 or When you want a quality Carol 5126 2110. job at an affordable price, big or small, give Henry a call. Garages, driveways, footpaths and crossovers. For all your fencing and rural services ● Skid steer Phone 0409 236 210. ● Excavator ● Slashing ● Reach mowing ● Spraying. Ph 0427 502 086.

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Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

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

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

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LAWN MOWING

Garden maintenance.

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

Need a Plumber?

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

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PLASTERER

All aspects of plastering work, from patch ups to new homes. Call Jake for a free quote 0448 304 823.

Removals - Moving?

We can help! Boxes, furniture, pianos & more. 0434 438 873 free quotes. Visit: www.newcityremovals.com.au

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Sam & Franks Traralgon

is looking for a Hairdresser with men's cutting experience.

Part time or casual position available.

Applicants must have 12 months experience.

Applications can be emailed to: sebfino68@hotmail.com

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Andrew Gallagher Cabinet Maker Warragul Our company Andrew Gallagher Cabinet Maker has been established for over 26 years in Warragul We specialise in quality, custom designed kitchens, vanities and all joinery needs

CABINET MAKER

We have a vacancy for a qualified Cabinet Maker to join our expanding business.

Applicants must be experienced, have a good eye for detail and take pride in your work. You will be able to work both in a team and unsupervised.

Skills to operate CNC machinery would be an advantage but training will be available.

Excellent salary and conditions available.

APPRENTICESHIP CABINET MAKER

We have a vacancy for a 1st year apprentice cabinet maker. Applicants must be enthusiastic and motivated and have an interest in developing a career path in the building industry.

Please phone 5623 6637 or email your resume to: reception@agcabinets.com.au

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Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator (Re-advertised)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator for the Latrobe Health Assembly. This position is on a full-time, part time/job share 12 month fixed term basis and will be commencing in July 2021.

The Industry Placement Program Project Co-Ordinator will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone mapping research project. This will include supporting and guiding Industry Placement Program students working on the mapping research project. A key component of this role will be working with internal and external stakeholders to identify projects and issues relating to health and wellbeing activities and services. Strategic thinking, the ability to progress priority activities and maintain stakeholder relationships are critical to this role.

The role will also support a range of other innovation projects being undertaken by the Assembly as needed.

Experience in research, project management, and budgeting would be an advantage.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description please call 5173 8400 or email: info@healthassembly.org.au To apply, please visit the Careers section of the Latrobe Regional Hospital website www.lrh.com.au

Qualifications and Experience: ● Appropriate trade qualifications highly regarded ● Mechanical experience also highly regarded Tasks and Responsibilities: ● Experienced or trade qualified ● Experience in workshop fitting, factory and onsite assembly ● Welding experience ● Highly safety focused ● Ability to work to deadlines ● Strong interpersonal skills ● Effective communication skills Send resume to: admin@aircti.com

DUTY MANAGER

Full time. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in all aspects of bar and gaming operations and hold RSA and RSA accreditation.

Moe RSL offers a great working environment for the right applicant.

Please email resume and references to: general.manager@moersl.com.au

DELIVERERS WANTED

MOE

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Moe? Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 0456 000 541

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Positions in Trafalgar and Leongatha

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Our Company: TTMI is a locally owned and operated Farm Machinery dealership business. The company operates across the Gippsland region as well as Tasmania, from four locations. We sell, service and support Case IH tractors and machinery along with many other quality products, from Kuhn, Samasz, Croplands and Aitchison, to name a few. Our customers are in the industries of agriculture, horticulture, construction, municipal as well as lifestyle customers. Our team of experts thrive on professional, high quality customer service and are driven to provide our clients with the best outcomes every time.

Your new role: Our Gippsland Branches are growing fast, and we require customer focussed parts interpreters to join the team. Our locations are in Trafalgar and Maffra and soon to be Leongatha. The role will involve using your "can-do" attitude to help customers with the parts they need.

You may have an agricultural background, an automotive background or an administration background, we are keen to teach you the processes if you have the right attitude. Skills you may have or will learn on the job are stock control and ordering products, identifying tractor and farm machinery parts and components and most importantly providing a high level of customer service.

You: You are great with customers and finding information. As well as: ● Ability to work in a team or on your own ● A high level of mechanical understanding ● Current driver's licence Key duties of the role: ● Interacting with internal and external customers via phone and counter sales and customer service ● Identifying spare parts and components ● Assist with stock control and daily orders ● Picking, packing and invoicing orders You will be employed in a full time, salaried role. If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn, and want to join a great team, we want to hear from you.

Sounds interesting? Then send your cover letter and resume to: reception@ttmi.com.au

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Fulltime, Ongoing Immediate commencement A broad range of skills would be highly regarded.

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Friday, 2 July 2021 Wisdom

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Immediate start and long-term employment for the right person.

Email your resume to admin@aircti.com or drop into 10 Holmes Rd, Morwell with your resume and to discuss the role.

Does your current marketing hit the correct audience?

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5135 4455

Casual, daytime only, no weekends, plain clothes.

Above award rates, car allowance. Reliable car required. Please email: mcowan@ssglobal.com.au or call 0425 761 396.

ELLIS PLUMBERS PTY LTD

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following position at the Traralgon Junior School:

Education Support Officer

Fixed Term contract Part time 0.86 FTE Commencing 12 July 2021until 10 December 2021.

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Friday, 9 July 2021 Wisdom

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – Finance Administration RE-ADVERTISED Immediate start or by negotiation

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

Further information, Position Description and application documentation can be downloaded from www.churchill.catholic.edu.au Enquiries may be directed to the Principal, Dave Cooper via email principal@churchill.catholic.edu.au Applications close Monday, 12th July 2021.

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Must be able to work Tues. - Sat. nights, preferable to have manual deep fryer exp.

Basic prep knowledge.

This is a fast passed environment.

Send resume to: shant@tpg.com.au

An excellent opportunity to work for a leading automotive workshop that offers an exceptional alternative to a main car dealership. A generous salary package is on offer to the right person.

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer: ● Flexible hours with the option of full time or part-time available ● On-site training with opportunity for growth ● Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team ● A well-equipped, established workshop ● An opportunity to work on a large variety of vehicles The successful applicant will demonstrate: ● Initiative ● A positive and willing attitude ● Adaptability ● Commitment to customer service ● Enthusiasm ● High attention to detail Applications to: autotechtraralgon@gmail.com

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2012, 5 speed manual, 148,500kms, full-service history, 1 owner, excellent mech. and body condition, $22,490, R.W.C provided, Located Sale. Phone: 0406 050 265.

5 near new, 31x10.5 R15 tyres and rims comes with '96 Pajero and spares, $1000 the lot. 0409 155 643

Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) manages and operates 38 primary schools and 7 secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.

Commencement date by negotiation This position is based in Warragul Further information, a Position Description and application documentation can be downloaded from: www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au Enquiries may be directed to Industrial Relations/ Human Resources via email to: hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au Applications close Wednesday ,14 July 2021 DOSCEL is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer

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SCHOOL FINANCE ACCOUNTANT (Primary)

Work within our busy Pre-Site Customer Support team within our Traralgon office in this 12 month contract.

Be the first point of contact and manage our customer's experience by driving jobs through the pre-build process.

You will have: ● Extensive experience within an admin capacity is essential ● Have worked in the construction industry or built your own home ● Ability to establish strong networks and relationships and high communication skills ● Have worked in a time critical working environment Please apply to Natalie Trionfi - Talent Acquisition Advisor, natalietrionfi@metricon.com.au

Our company is seeking a qualified Plumber / Gasfitter for an ongoing full time position.

Experience in commercial, domestic and facility plumbing maintenance would be an advantage.

Forward applications to: Ellis Plumbers Pty Ltd PO Box 223, Traralgon 3844 or email to: ellisplumbersptyltd@ bigpond.com

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2012, auto, 204,000kms, s/hist, e.c., r.w.c., reg'd, YXP-223, Morwell, $15,000 o.n.o. Ph 0409 069 002.

Responsibility PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD

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

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors beyond the first day if you fail to bring it to our attention.

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

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

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

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

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

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Suitable for growers, farmers, producers and construction. 2 units available. Mast Explorer, 2008/9 HD30-4, 3T cap., 4x4, 3.7mtr mast, side shifts, new tyres, turbo Perkins diesel, HYD Toyota Landcruiser, trans., e.c., $30,745.

1950-1990. Phone Zach 2nd unit, same specs as 0448 622 234. above, with brand new turbo charged Perkins, Caravans supplied by Perkins (mtr cost $12,500), sell $38,500.

Please contact us for all your telescopic All Terrain equipment.

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8x5 with removable rack, can send photos. $1950 o n o Te t Brad on 0476 SOLD 167 042.

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The most likely person to buy your vehicle, caravan, motorcycle or boat is a local person!

Cash paid for older So it makes sense to caravans. Phone Ken advertise in your local paper.

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We have a great package at a great price for you!

Ask about our Caravans and pop-tops, MOTORING PACKAGE 1970s - mid 2000 models.

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Classifieds direct Affordable Caravans 0418 5135 4455 336 238, 5623 4782.

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24/4/1936 - 26/6/2021.

It breaks my heart that you were taken from us suddenly. Your memory will always live in our hearts. Love you Dad. Michelle and Terry. Nunno to Lorraine, Richard, Mark, Michelle, Jordan, Tori and great-nunno to Isabella and Lucas.

We will always love you.

R.I.P.

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Step-father to Toni, Chris and Tracy. Dearly loved pop to Samantha and Brandon. Much loved great-grandfather.

I could not have picked a better Father At Rest

GATT, Fortunato (Effie).

Passed away suddenly at his home in Moe on 26 June 2021.

Aged 85 years Dearly loved husband of Carmen.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Mario and Julieanne, Charlie and Heather, Mary (dec.), Geoff and Jacqui, Michelle and Terry, Diane and Marcus, Donna and Pierre, Steve and Jane.

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

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When we last saw your and click on live streaming. smiling face you looked so bright and well, but little did we know Dad, it was MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 our last farewell.

Place your tribute on Love Charles, Heather, latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au special Nannu to Jess, Elise, Damo and Indika.

KRAWCZYK. The Funeral Service for Mrs Peggy Krawczyk will be held at Latrobe Valley KRAWCZYK, Edeltraut Funeral Services Chapel, (Peggy).

6 Ollerton Ave, Moe on Passed away on Monday, MONDAY (5 July 2021) at 28 June 2021.

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SCHESSL, Franz (Frank).

Passed away suddenly at his home in Warragul on 27 June 2021.

Aged 80 years Dearly loved husband of Peggy (dec).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Michelle, Trevor and Tannelle.

Adored Pa to Brody, Jack, Max, Bonnie and Billy.

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 26 June 2021.

Aged 91 years Loving husband of Barbara for 65 years.

Cherished father and father-in-law of Michael and Jayne, Alison and Scott. Adored Pop/Poppy of Courtney, Mitchell, Rhys, Brady and Mikaela.

Though his smiles are gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose the memories, Of one we loved so much.

'We'll meet again'

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SCHESSL. The Funeral Service for Mr Franz Schessl will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue Moe on TUESDAY (6 July 2021) at 11am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Yallourn Cemetery.

Franz's Service will be livestreamed to view livestream visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

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STERNE. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Walter Sterne will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell on MONDAY (5 July 2021) commencing at 2pm.

Walter's Funeral will be STERNE, Walter. livestreamed. To view the Dear brother-in-law of Jim Service please go to: (dec.) and Margaret. latrobevalley Uncle to Karen, Peter, funeralservices.com.au Janice, Rob and families.

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GATT. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul for Mr Fortunato (Effie) Gatt will be offered at St Kieran's Catholic Church Lloyd Street Moe on MONDAY (5 July 2021) at 11am.

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

Rosary will be recited in the above Church on Friday evening (2 July 2021) at 6pm.

Effie's Service will be livestreamed to view livestream visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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We are doing our best to keep people COVID safe by giving families the option of livestreaming funeral services. Thousands of people a week are looking at our website and watching funerals in the safety and comfort of their own home.

As locals, we feel we can help your loved ones in their time of need.

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We bring 25 years experience to families in Traralgon, Morwell, Churchill, Moe, Trafalgar and surrounding areas.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS Practical, sensible and affordable.

We offer both at-need and pre-paid funerals.

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For 24/7 support 0405 669 532

HONOUR LOVED ONES and SHARE THEIR STORY When you lose someone close to you, it can be hard to put your thoughts and feelings into words A personal message in the Latrobe Valley Express can say so much All notices placed in print also go in our digital edition For friendly advice on how to place your message contact The Classified Department

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In Memoriam

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FARLEY, Debbie.

3/7/2004.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you're always there.

Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

All our love, Lee, Eden and Paxton

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HAMS, June.

Marian, Dianne, Julie, David and families wish to express our thanks to all for cards, flowers and phone calls.

Please accept this as our personal thank you.

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Bulldogs pups building for future FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

By LIAM DURKIN

THERE were calls for president’s shout at the Newborough Football-Netball Club last weekend after every grade of football and netball won.

While such a feat may be commonplace for clubs currently enjoying their time in the sun, the achievement was something of a landmark moment given the Bulldogs are currently well and truly in a rebuilding phase.

Winning at home against Thorpdale gave players and officials plenty to smile about, and made the club’s mid-season ball later that night all the more enjoyable.

Fielding what could well be the youngest senior football team in Gippsland, Newborough has shown some promising signs this season under the tutelage of playing coach and Gippsland League great Peter Ainsworth.

Newborough overcame a 17-point deficit at half-time last weekend, and remarkably, kicked 18 goals in the second-half to run away with the game, much to the delight of the coach.

“I put it up to the boys at half-time and said we can either go one way or the other,” Ainsworth said.

“The most pleasing thing was the boys stood up, our effort and pressure all over the ground increased and I was just stoked with the way we finished off the game.”

With an average age of just 22, which would come down even further if Ainsworth was taken out of the equation, the Bulldogs coach said onfield results were not the be-all-and-end-all at this point in time.

“As long as the effort is there and we are having a crack that is all I can ask for,” he said.

“I know that being a young team we’re not going to win every game, but if we can come off the ground with our heads held high and no regrets about how we play that’s all I can ask.

Building: Newborough Football-Netball Club senior captain Alex Skinner and coach Peter Ainsworth will be looking to take further steps in the right direction as the Mid Gippsland season comes to an end. photograph liam durkin “We’re getting better each game. Since the first four games we haven’t been blown out of the water.

“I had a goal at the start of the year to win six to eight games - with a shortened season that’s not going to be possible but at the moment I think it would be a pass for the team.”

Leading the rebuild is Newborough captain Alex Skinner, who said his main message to the team each week revolved around putting into practice habits that would make those around him not only good footballers but good people as well.

“If we are playing for each other and not focusing

on individuals and coming together as a team, hopefully the rest will fall into place,” he said.

“Because we are such a young team, looking at our backline on the weekend there weren’t many blokes that had played over 10-15 senior games, if the effort is there then we are generally in the game.

“We’d love to pick up a couple more wins but as long as we are progressively staying in the game for longer periods of time I think that will be a big positive at the end of the year.”

There are shades of Wayne Carey in Skinner, who like Carey is leading a senior team at just 21 years of age.

Although it is fairly unheard of to entrust so much responsibility in someone so young, the appointment of Skinner to the role speaks volumes of his maturity.

The man himself counted is a “great honour” leading the club, carrying on the tradition of father Craig who also captained the Bulldogs senior team.

Now into his first proper season as a senior coach, Ainsworth, who played 364 senior games for Moe and was only 10 away from the all-time Gippsland League record, said he had received great support from respected Newborough people such as Robert Wilson, Dean Caldow and Jake Bowden in helping him find his feet.

“It’s been good, challenging at times, as each week’s gone by I’ve enjoyed it more and more,” he said.

“At the start of 2019 I didn’t really think about coaching. Dean Caldow asked me how I’d feel about coaching Newborough and we just got together every month or so and the more he talked about it the more we discussed things ... I knew I was coming to the end (at Moe), eventually I decided it wouldn’t be a bad thing to do the timing was right.”

The Bulldogs will face good challenges against Yinnar and Fish Creek in coming weeks, and should end the season on a high when it takes on Stony Creek at home in the last game.

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FOOTBALL TRARALGON DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Results for round 9.

UNDER-15 Combined Saints 12.9 (81) d Police Boys 1.0 (6) Goals – Combined Saints: Not supplied. Police Boys: Not supplied.

Best – Combined Saints: Team effort. Police Boys: Team effort.

Churchill 6.15 (51) d Southside/TEDAS 6.10 (46) Goals – Churchill: H Little 4, J Thomas, L McAvoy. Southside/TEDAS: T Kanara 2, O Howe 2, X Adams, T Shankland.

Pax Hill 13.7 (85) d West End 4.7 (31) Goals – Pax Hill: R Denovan 4, D Toms 3, N Leslie 2, N Heathcote, J Neave, T Tangi, M Bishoff. West End: L Brady 2, N Poel, J Zappulla. Best – Pax Hill: Team effort. West End: Z Bastin, N Poel, L Dillon, J Poel, K Collins, B Wilson.

UNDER-13 Combined Saints 9.6 (60) d Police Boys 0.0 (0) Goals – Combined Saints: J Koppen 2, Q Ross 2, M Sexton, N Archibald, S Darby, L Seeber, L Buckley.

Best – Combined Saints: N Archibald, S Wight, L Buckley, K Thorley, J Koppen, L Milner. Police Boys: B Cargill, T Ouslinis, A Murtagh, H Connolly, R Willoughby, K Grace.

Southside 9.7 (61) d Glengarry 0.1 (1) Goals – Southside: M Neocleous 4, J Murdoch 2, B Lestrange, B Roscoe, H McKay, D Taylor. Best – Southside: M Neocleous, B Lestrange, H Kus, R Conway, L Carubia, C Garland. Glengarry: H Wirken, J Powell, F Blizzard, C Bass, H Zygarlicki, C Mitchell.

West End 8.5 (53) d Churchill 4.2 (26) Goals – West End: C Poulton 4, J Nancarrow 2, D Tulloch, J Cullen. Churchill: M Fowler 2, S Robinson, A Norman. Best – West End: N Macfarlane-Mate, J Cullen, J Nancarrow, C Poulton, B Stevenson, L Napier. Churchill: S Robinson, B Harrington, C Harris, M Fowler, K Caldwell, A Ceeney.

TEDAS 9.12 (66) d Pax Hill 1.0 (6) Goals – TEDAS: B Adams 3, W Hamilton 2, M Podmore 2, M Pacunskis, C Anderson, E Addison. Pax Hill: F Fraser-Hanley. Best – TEDAS: M Podmore, W Hamilton, J Taylor, T Davidson, L Macumber, B Adams. Pax Hill: B Cooper, F Fraser-Hanley, M McDonagh, J Vardy, C Whitehead, J Lipman. .

UNDER-11 Police Boys 9.4 (58) d Rosedale 0.2 (2) Goals – Police Boys: W Walker 2, A Tangi 2, T Churchill, O Clifton, S Decyln, L Balcombe-Matters, R Harding. Best – Police Boys: W Walker, A Tangi, J Style, L Balcombe-Matters, T Churchill, A Wilson.

Rosedale: S Tyler, C Siemens, X Symington, N Ross, C Thexton, P Baggaley.

Southside 14.3 (87) d Glengarry 0.1 (1)

Goals – Southside: C Pollard 5, M Shaw 3, L Geary 2, M Henderson, H Smith. Best – Southside: R Farley, R Farnham, W Jones, C Potts, C Pollard, M Shaw. Glengarry: Team effort.

West End 5.2 (32) d Churchill 4.6 (30) Goals – West End: B Healey 2, N Apech, L Hutchieson, E Schutte-White. Churchill: L Gina 3, S Darby. Best – West End: J Armstrong, L Hutchieson, T Cassidy, J Sutton, M Poulton, A May. Churchill: Z Gina, J Towers, H Harris, T McInnes, L Gina, S Darby.

TEDAS 10.7 (67) d Pax Hill 1.1 (7) Goals – TEDAS: T Adams 3, J Riddle 2, B Cooper 2, E Carman, B Podmore, D Podmore, F Adams, J Ketchell. Pax Hill: R Clark.

Best – TEDAS: J Riddle, T Adams, T Leitner, Q Davidson, E Carman, S Campbell. Pax Hill: Team effort.

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Results for round 9.

UNDER-15 Moe/Newborough 7.9 (51) d Mirboo North 3.2 (20) Goals – Moe/Newborough: Z Daley 2, A Wanigavitharana, W Cuthbertson, H Edwards, X Battista, W Jenkinson. Mirboo North: J Chila 2, M Woodall. Best – Moe/Newborough: L Wallace, J Shields, B Savage, Z Daley, L Roe, X Cox. Mirboo North: J Chila, O Budd, D Nievaart, L Pocklington, N Giardina, B Jennings.

Trafalgar 11.9 (75) d Tarwin 2.5 (17) Goals – Trafalgar: D Rosse 2, L Coulthard 2, T Auteri 2, B Gill 2, T McCabe, I Caroleo, C Auteri. Tarwin: N Anderson, Z Bright.

Best – Trafalgar: C Auteri, L Coulthard, R Hammond, C Stoiljkovic, M McQualter, D Rosse. Tarwin: O Pedley, B Laing, C Robertson, A Moore, K McMillan.

Hill End 6.8 (44) d Yinnar 5.2 (32) Goals – Hill End: L Vaninetti 2, D Paul 2, B Wolfenden 2.Yinnar: J Rogalsky 3, L Cheffers, B Burrows. Best – Hill End: D Paul, T Radford, W Robinson, A Daly, L Vaninetti, M Brosnan.Yinnar: C Mills, L Cheffers, J Rogalsky.

Morwell Eagles 20.12 (132) d MDU 3.4 (22) Goals – Morwell Eagles: W Ali 3, D Tobin 3, M Blewett 3, C Lappin, J Sell, J Mooney, N Tobin, R O’Neill, C Seymour, G Jiath, J Gardner, T Fenton, J Bloomfield, C Page. MDU: F Dunn, J Cleator, L Hibberson.

Best – Morwell Eagles: M Blewett, J Sell, T Walsh, J Leighton, S Cheffers, C Page.

MDU: Team effort.

UNDER-13 Mirboo North 4.10 (34) d Moe 4.4 (28) Goals – Mirboo North: C Crutchfield 2, C Bickerton, H Monnich Vo. Moe: O Gatpan, T Paltridge, R Mellon, T Duff. Best – Mirboo North: T McDuffie, M Jackson, C Crutchfield, J Brown, J Jagusch, J Lambert.

Moe: E Wildblood, R Mellon, T Paltridge, A Georgiou, O Gatpan, S Whitney.

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Trafalgar 10.6 (66) d Tarwin 0.0 (0) Goals – Trafalgar: O White 2, J Brand 2, C Jennings, B Gauci, T Kersten, R Pickering, C Paul, N Jennings. Best – Trafalgar: M Kersten, C Jennings, S Paul, L Coulthard, N Jennings, B Gauci. Tarwin: S Musilli, C Gerretzen, A Gannon, I Cameron, J Bowler.

Hill End 7.11 (53) d Yinnar 3.1 (19) Goals – Hill End: A St John 2, B Boothman 2, D Jarvis, S Damschke, M Balfour.Yinnar: J Rogalsky, A Poole, L Foster. Best – Hill End: D Walsh, B Boothman, S Damschke, D Jarvis, S Malady-Williams, D van der Stoep.

Yinnar: Team effort.

Morwell Eagles 7.7 (49) d Stony Creek 0.2 (2) Goals – Morwell Eagles: L Ainsworth 3, J Fenton 2, J Dunn 2. Best – Morwell Eagles: J Mooney, V Williams, J Dunn, J Taylor, H Fenton, J Fenton. Stony Creek: E Bruning, L Carew.

UNDER-11 Mirboo North 13.11 (89) d Moe 0.0 (0) Goals – Mirboo North: N Bradley 4, E Nowacki 2, H Monnich Vo 2, L McCarthy, L Evans, L Chila, L Roberts, R Filtness. Best – Mirboo North: H Monnich Vo, N Bradley, L Evans, L Chila, J Andrews, L Roberts. Moe: X Reed, K Lodge, J Bowie, N Boxshall, W Howe, B Swallow.

Trafalgar 12.7 (79) d Tarwin 0.0 (0) Goals – Trafalgar: C Hammond 4, R Johnson 3, C Urbanic 2, J Dinsdale, S Jennings, L Gringhuis. Best – Trafalgar: C Hammond, N Ally, K Paul, L Gringhuis, C Kersten, J McQualter. Tarwin: P Sumaru, L Orgill, H Dakers-Hock, A Parker, R Dwyer.

Hill End 5.7 (37) d Yinnar 0.0 (0) Goals – Hill End: S Mackenlay 2, B Twaddle, J Garratt, L Walsh. Best – Hill End: Team effort.Yinnar: J O’Hara, T Try, F Mahoney, M Naporowski, O Blair.

Morwell Eagles 9.5 (59) d Yallourn Yallourn North 1.1 (7) Goals – Morwell Eagles: J Shelton 2, M Kur 2, J Johnson, H McKay, N Gaunt, R Pace, H Raines.

Yallourn North: Not supplied. Best – Morwell Eagles: M Kur, J Shelton, H McKay, T McNamara, B Carrigy, L Thomson.Yallourn North: Team effort.

Newborough 7.3 (45) d Boolarra 2.1 (13) Goals – Newborough: R Bechaz 2, D Higgins 2, J Donelly, N Henry, L Mallia.

Boolarra: Not supplied. Best – Newborough: B Milne, S Chandler, R McCafferty, R Bechaz, D Higgins, K Collins. Boolarra: L Richards, K Rudling, O O’Brien, A Munnich, M O’Brien, M Carnes.

Youth Girls Newborough 5.3 (33) d Churchill 0.2 (2) Goals – Newborough: A Molesworth 2, R Collins, A Cornish, D Coulter.

Best – Newborough: M Mitchell, I Rosato, A Molesworth, D Coulter, E Molesworth, R Collins. Churchill: K Mansfield, B Hughes, L Hughes, K Answerth, E Cassar, M Porykali.

Moe 9.5 (59) d Morwell 3.1 (19) Goals – Moe: P Bell 4, J Radford, K Paltridge, D Phillips-Flower, E Jones, J Abbott. Morwell: C Anne, L Gaunt, unknown. Best – Moe:

K Paltridge, D Phillips-Flower, K Styles, P Bell, J Abbott. Morwell: T O’Neill, A Taylor, C Anne, J Beer.

GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, June 24.

Day winner: S Beitz, (20) 35pts. DTL: D Taylor, T Whitelaw 34pts. Pro pin: T Whitelaw. Birdies: 4th M Payne.

Monthly medal, Saturday, June 26.

Day winner: F Connon (16) 70 nett. DTL: P Draper 76; D Taylor, S Leach 79. NTP: 4th G Shandley, 6th T Whitelaw, 13th T Baker, 16th T Baker. Birdies: 4th P Draper.

MOE

Stableford, Monday, June 14.

Winner: M Fife (7) 40. NTP: 4th L Wilson, 8th A Pickard, 14th M Fife. DTL: L Wilson 37, D Collings 38, M Donaldson 37. Birdies: 14th M Donaldson.

Stableford,Thursday, June 17.

A grade: B Taylor (10) 37. B grade: J Boyce (12) 38. C grade: B Savige (20) 42. NTP: 4th P Richer, 8th A Henke, 14th J Boyce.

Birdies: 4th P Richer; 8th J Harber, D White, P Bray, S Pearson, S Hibbs; 14th G Brien, B Taylor, J Boyce. DTL: S Ayton, A Gauci, S Backman, S Hibbs 36; K Brien, T Donnison, A Pickard, G Renwick, P Richer 35; W Hiriaki, M Pearson, D White 34.

Stableford, Sunday, June 20.

Winner: T Donnison (9) 38. Birdies: 8th M Weir. DTL: M Lewis 36, G Petkovic 34.

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday, June 22.

Winners: P Stanlake (15) 19, L Weaver (37) 15. NTP: 4th J Vicic, 8th P Stanlake, 10th E Lau. Winning team: T Vicic, P&H Stanlake.

DTL: J Vicic, J Harber, N Griffiths.

Stableford,Thursday, June 24.

A grade: G Wilson (10) 35. B grade: C Dunstan (17) 36. NTP: 4th D Collings, 8th A Shrembi, 14th S Ayton. Birdies: 4th T Donnison, 14th A Henke. DTL: P Young 34; B Mead, S Ayton, R King, N Azzopardi 31 on c/b.

Men’s par, Saturday, June 26.

A grade: T O’Mara (7) +2. B grade: G Panozzo (19) -3. NTP: 4th S Stephens, 8th N Skicko, 14th D Collings. Birdies: 14th D Collings. DTL: S Backman, C Hancock +1; D Collings sq; A Pickard, T Johnson -1.

MORWELL

Men’s Stableford, Saturday, June 28.

A grade: AJ Postlethwaite (14) 38pts.

B grade: N Vitale (36) 36pts. Birdies: 2nd P Brown, 8th P Brown, 11th 15th P Henderson. Eagles: 3rd J Smith. NTP: 2nd P Brown, 8th P Brown, 11th K Howard, 15th P Henderson. DTL: D Smith, L Henderson, G Helmuth 37pts; R King, S Reside, P

Brown, B Smith, J Smith 36pts; A Chawner: 35pts.

MORWELL WOMEN

Stableford, June 23.

Winner: I Yoshimura 32. Runner-up: D Vuillermin 31. DTL: N Te Paa 31. NTP: 2nd D Vuillermin, 8th N Te Paa, 11th N Te Paa, 15th N Te Paa. Birdies: 15th N Te Paa. TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, June 25.

Winner: P Keenan 43pts. Runner-up: G Roberts 37pts on c/b. DTL: P Kearns 37, P Hobson 35, C Hardy 35, L Winter 35, S Duff 35. Birdies: 2nd P Keenan; 5th A Shearing, P Spiteri; 15th P Hobson.

Two person multiplication stableford, Saturday, June 26.

Winners: J Hasthorpe & J Robinson 79pts.

DTL: P Town & T Mackenlay 73, G Jansen & R Parsonage 70, R Borg & C Moody 69, P Rosenboom & B Crawford 67, P Moss & M Lewis 64. NTP: Men - 2nd P Hobson, 5th P Heathcote 11th H McNair, 13th G Jansen, 15th B Crawford. Women - 5th A Bailey, 15th B Keily.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford (21 players),Tuesday, June 22.

Winner: I Grant 19 on c/b. Runner-up: H Fiddelaers 19. DTL: N Mether 19 on c/b; M Pugliese 18; B Keily, P Griffin 17. NTP: B Keily. Bradman’s: N Fordham.

Par (43 players),Thursday, June 24.

Women’s winner: K Ludlow sq. Runner-up: A Owen -1 on c/b. DTL: B Keily, O Robinson -1 on c/b. NTP: C Deppeler. Bradman’s: K MacGregor. Men’s winner: I Grant +4.

Runner-up: J Robinson +3. DTL: B Ludlow, H McNair +3; T Price +2; A Kerekes +1; R Pyke, R Davie sq. NTP: H McNair.

Bradman’s: J Donnet.

TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (91 players),Tuesday, June 22.

A grade: C Couling 11 39. B grade: R Ahearne 19 38. C grade: D Logan 26 42. DTL: 39 J Hagart; 36 G Thomas, S Kurowski, R Elliott, T Slavin; 35 D Wight, S Chapman, G O’Brien, S McInnes, M Hooper, J Gaulke; 34 K McQualter, P Roberts, A Graham, D Trease.

Men’s stableford (137 players), Saturday, June 26.

A grade: W Moon 6 39. B grade: M Warne 15 37. C grade: T Slavin 16 36. D grade: S Lever 32 36. DTL: 39 B Dean; 38 T Couling; 37 B Knowles; 36 D Trease, C Radford, D Veldman; 35 D Jennings, P Kalms; 34 M Jones, R Smith, N Milne, R Henning, P Owler, E McNaulty; 33 S Ray, R Jennings, R Alexander, M Hooper, S Barbour, R Bult, R Elliott, J Simic, D Wight.

Gippsland FC win one, lose two

SOCCER GIPPSLAND FC

UNDER-14 SO many things went well for the Gippsland FC U14’s against Ringwood FC on Sunday.

Throughout the first half the defence worked well enough and there were numerous attempts on goal from the forwards.

Unfortunately, a lapse on a set play cost Gippsland a goal and they would go into the break 0-1 down.

Gippsland developed momentum throughout the start of the second half and the pressure built to see the dam wall finally breached.

Lucas Halden, after only a few minutes on the pitch, was able to capitalise on some repeat forward entries and pressure on the Ringwood goal.

Just a couple of minutes later, tails up and full of run, a second goal was quickly on the board courtesy of Trent Frost with a well-taken chance.

Then momentum was lost.

One Ringwood player was sent off for an undisciplined act, a couple of unlucky kicks against Gippsland, breaks in play and suddenly Ringwood was able to regain the upper hand and add two more goals to come home 3-2 up.

For Gippsland, Trent Frost, Dylan Rosato and Jesse Dugard created numerous chances up forward.

Tanna Leicester was awarded the player of the day medal - he worked hard to win his position and deny a number of Ringwood attacks.

Huddle: The 16.2 Girls team.

Energy junior basketballers back on court

BASKETBALL

UNDER-15 THIS week the Under-15 boys travelled away to play ladder leaders Nunawading in Round 12.

The match day conditions were good, although the playing surface was very slippery.

The team was ready for a big effort and had worked well during training in preparation for this clash.

The game plan was to work hard and press high to put pressure on Nunawading, as they are a high possession team.

Unbelievably, Gippsland FC found themselves behind, conceding a goal in the first minute.

This seemed to be a wakeup call and Gippsland FC dominated play for the next 10 minutes and had Nunawading under pressure in their half of the ground.

Searching for an equaliser Gippsland FC had a number of close chances, but were unable to convert.

At the 11-minute mark Nunawading broke through and made it 2-0.

Before Gippsland FC had time to regroup they conceded a third goal and Nunawading were full of confidence.

Gippsland FC continued to fight hard but conceded again at the 20th minute mark taking the score to 4-0, which remained until the halftime break.

The second half began and Gippsland FC continued to work hard, trying to get on the scoreboard.

With play switching from end-to-end, Nunawading scored twice in three minutes to put the result well beyond doubt.

Gippsland FC with a number of injuries and no bench players, still persisted and worked hard.

Control: Rex Parini on the charge for Gippsland FC. Lucus Vick found the net in the 65th minute after a number of shots and crosses had Nunawading desperately trying to keep the ball out of the goals.

This was a good reward for the hard work Gippsland FC had done during the match and although the final scoreline of 7-1 was not particularly flattering, the effort of the team was honourable.

The match was much more even in general play but Nunawading showed why they are ladder leaders, with an extremely high conversion rate in front of goals.

Their forwards were very confident and made use of most of their chances, which was the major difference between the two teams.

Best players were Levi Colantuono, Harry Humphreys and Nick Nardone.

This week Gippsland FC host to Oakleigh and will be looking to bounce back from this week’s loss.

UNDER-17 THE Under-17 boys faced Malvern City away as they looked to reverse the result of their previous encounter with the Melbourne team.

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Gippsland FC started the stronger of the teams and could easily have gone in front following a great run from the dangerous Campbell Young.

With the ball going end-to-end it seemed only a matter of time before one of the teams scored.

It would be Gippsland FC midfielder Tana Betera who defied gravity, heading home the ball in brilliant fashion for the opening goal.

An awful tackle from a Malvern forward at the half hour would see Gippsland defender Jayden Taylor spend the rest of the game on the bench, ruining his fine start.

The home team were lifting and quickly slotted two goals to go in at half-time with the lead.

The second half started much the same as the first and with a bit of luck Gippsland FC could’ve drawn level.

It wasn’t to be though and despite the efforts of Gippsland FC captain Harry Tosch and the everreliable Bohdan Mollard, the home team would score a further three goals handing Gippsland FC a 5-1 loss.

Rovers rise to occasion for victory HOCKEY

Great game: Local hockey teams are still taking new players. The Latrobe Valley Hockey Association is based at Federation University, Churchill. file photograph

THE Latrobe Valley Hockey Association senior section saw Rovers and Moe take the field at the weekend. Rovers won 5-1, with Penny Kerr scoring twice while Ali Mulligan, Alhana Hofer and Venus Brammall each chipped in with one.

The goal for Moe was scored by a penalty stroke

by Bec Cheater.

Bayside Hockey Club drew in the Vic League 3 men’s game with Latrobe Valley.

The score was 1-1 and it was an exciting game with neither team giving any ground to the other. Goalscorer for Latrobe Valley was Bec Cheater.

The afternoon was finished with Churchill and Traralgon playing a one-all draw. Goalscorer for Churchill was defender Tanya Thompson and for Traralgon it was Carly Thompson. Traralgon are still looking for players and will welcome any new faces.

There is no hockey next week and no training for juniors for the next two weeks due to school holidays.

It is not too late to sign up for a team, so come along to the synthetic hockey ground at Federation University, Churchill on Saturday mornings from 9am or Thursday nights from 5.30pm after the school holidays.

AFTER weeks of restrictions for indoor sport, the very best junior basketballers in Gippsland returned to the court last Friday night.

After five weeks away from the court, there was a lot of ring rust for players on every team.

There were two outstanding performances for this round.

Both the 14.1 Girls and the 16.2 Girls had huge wins against teams that had beaten them earlier in the season.

Both teams have continued to improve each week and with some tactical adjustments made by the coaches were able to defeat the higher ranked teams.

The win for the 16.2 girls has catapulted them to the top of the ladder, while the 14.1 girls are pushing for a Top 4 berth.

The most exciting game of the night went to the 14.2 boys who ended up in a thrilling draw against the ladder leaders Melbourne Tigers – a fantastic effort.

These boys play with a lot of passion and are a joy to watch on the court. While the results haven’t been going their way, they continue to battle hard for each other.

The Café Evviva Player of the Week was awarded to Mica Nightingale of the 14.1 Girls.

Energy Basketball results: 14.1 Girls v Nunawading 51-42, 14.2 Girls v Korumburra 20-32, 14.1 Boys v Bacchus Marsh 53-62, 14.2 Boys v Melbourne 34-34, 16.1 Boys v Melbourne 59-68, 16.2 Boys v Knox 25-46, 16.1 Girls v Casey 54-22, 16.2 Girls v Hawthorn 44-29, 18.1 Boys v Ballarat 39-46.

Dodgers impress and sit first place BASEBALL LVBA

By RENAE STEER

THE Latrobe Valley Baseball Association A Grade competition saw two hotly-contested matches last weekend.

The two top teams, Moe-Newborough Dodgers and Traralgon Redsox battled it out at Kevin Lythgo Park, Traralgon while third placed and fourth played off at Toners Lane, Morwell with Churchill taking down Sale.

In the top-of-the-table clash, the Dodgers came together to put themselves one win away from reclaiming top spot with a 5-2 success.

Trent Job started on the mound for the Dodgers and kept Traralgon scoreless until the sixth. He was relieved by Nathan Simpson who closed out the rest of the game, keeping the Redsox batters at bay, only allowing the one hit across three innings.

Traralgon’s two runs, scored by Smith and Spiteri, were batted in by Sharp and Ziersch.

Moe scored five throughout the contest as Traralgon’s three pitchers couldn’t keep them off the basepaths.

Churchill moved three games clear of dropping out of finals contention when they picked up a 9-8 victory against Sale Rangers The high-scoring affair proved to be a backand-forth contest that came down to the final inning.

Tim Bellerby got his third start of the year on the mound for Churchill and was quickly found by the Rangers bats as they put on four runs – none earned. After seven lead changes across six innings of play, a fiery play at the plate saw the winning run cross for the Braves as Jacob Dickinson scored on a Gregg Duncan double after an obstruction call.

In other results, Churchill Braves got their first wins in B and C Grade after defeating Morwell. Traralgon Redsox dealt Moe Dodgers their first defeats in B and C Grade.

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LVSL’s top two teams neck and neck SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE LADDERS Seniors Pos Team

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1 Moe Utd

11 10 0 1

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2 Falcons 2000

11 10 0 1

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3 Pegasus

11 8

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4 Fortuna

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5 Newb/Yall Utd

11 7

0 4

1

23

9

14

21

6 Monash

11 4

1 6

1

20

27

-7

13

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7 Traralgon City

11 4

0 7

1

18

22

-4

12

–

8 Olympians

11 3

0 8

1

19

36

-17

9

9 Sale Utd

11 2

1 8

1

16

43

-27

7

10 Churchill Utd

10 2

0 8

2

8

27

-19

6

11 East Gippsland 11 0

2 9

1

11

62

-51

2

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–

–

–

–

–

–

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W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Moe

11 10 0 1

1

42

7

35

30

2 Fortuna

11 9

1 1

1

39

17

22

28

3 Newb/Yall Utd

11 9

0 2

1

37

11

26

27

4 Monash

11 8

0 3

1

30

20

10

24

5 Sale Utd

11 7

0 4

1

25

17

8

21

6 East Gippsland 11 5

1 5

1

21

24

-3

16

7 Olympians

11 5

0 6

1

28

18

10

15

8 Pegasus

11 2

1 8

1

22

33

-11

7

9 Traralgon City

11 2

0 9

1

16

24

-8

6

10 Falcons 2000

11 1

0 10 1

6

44

-39

3

11 Churchill Utd

10 0

1 9

6

57

-51

1

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2

Women W D L

B

F

A

GD PTS

1 Fortuna

11 11 0 0

1

104

6

98

33

2 Falcons 200

11 8

0 3

1

79

14

62

24

3 Sale Utd

11 8

0 3

1

52

14

38

24

4 Newb/Yall Utd

11 8

0 3

1

47

17

30

24

5 Monash

11 4

0 7

1

20

22

-2

12

–

6 East Gippsland 11 4

0 7

1

32

44

-12

12

–

7 Olympians/Tyers 11 1

0 10 1

2

89

-87

3

8 Churchill Utd

0 10 1

1

131 -130

0

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–

–

–

–

–

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–

–

–

–

–

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P

11 0

WITH eleven games played, those that love numerical symmetry would be having a field day as both Moe and Falcons 2000 are level on 30 points, each scored 46 and conceded nine goals apiece.

Both teams won their respective fixtures against Traralgon City and Sale while there were further wins to Pegasus, Fortuna and Monash.  MOE V TRARALGON CITY

MOE had a daunting task at Traralgon City on Saturday night knowing full well that top position was on the line with Falcons also favoured in their match against Sale.

It was a slow start in the cold conditions but Moe adapted better and it was the away side that took the lead as Kevin O’Farrell caught Traralgon defence off guard and an errant back pass to the keeper saw Conner O’Hanlon intercept and convert 14 minutes in.

Moe increased their lead as Riley Winkelman, after a long run, had just enough energy left in the tank to lob the ball over the advancing keeper to give Moe a two-goal advantage.

Almost instantly Traralgon came back to life as DJ Matar showing a piece of brilliance from a set shot to pull one back for the Roosters.

He was involved again only a few minutes later when he curled the ball from the wing to beat the keeper and equalise at two all.

Moe opened up the second half full of running and scored their third in extraordinary circumstances when Noah Kane took a corner and the ball lobbed into the box and found the knee of Lee Dastey which deflected the ball into the net.

Not content to just hold onto their one goal buffer, Moe, through the combined efforts of Luke Bathgate and Max Lietzau, tried to get past Traralgon’s defence only to be snuffed out.

O’Hanlon produced a piece of magic when he crossed to Lietzau, who beat the advancing keeper to give Moe a 4-2 lead at the 70 minute mark.

It went from bad to worse for the Roosters as they went down to 10 players after Duane Gillespie was red carded only a minute before the finish.

Traralgon tried to get back but Moe were too strong across the back and held onto their two goal lead to win 4-2 and retain top spot on the ladder while the loss leaves City languishing in seventh place.  FORTUNA V EAST GIPPSLAND

EAST Gippsland were again on the wrong side of the ledger as Fortuna travelled to Bairnsdale looking for revenge after their Round 1 hiccup against the Eagles.

The Orangemen ensured that all three points would head back with them down the highway with a resounding 6-0 victory which in reality could have been a lot more.

Despite the margin it took 26 minutes for Hayden Tanti to break the deadlock with their lead doubled soon before half time.

Four goals in the second put paid to the home side’s challenge which included a hat-trick to veteran Heydan Cook and a solo from Damon Scott.

The win sees the Morwell side leapfrog 2019 league champions Newborough/ Yallourn on goal difference into fourth position on the table, albeit nine points off the pace. The loss leaves East Gippsland stranded at the bottom of the table, yet to register a victory for the season.  FALCONS V SALE

FALCONS 2000 hosted Sale on Saturday

LVSL SCORES ROUND 12 SENIORS Moe Utd 4 (C O’Hanlon 14, R Winkelman 40, N Dastey 49, M Lietzau 70) d Traralgon City 2 (DJ Matar 41, 45); Fortuna 6 (H Tanti 26, J Palermo 42, H Cook 55, 60, 85, D Scott 65) d East Gippsland Utd 0, Monash 3 (R Harvey 47, 55, W Semple 49) d Olympians 1 (D Cooper 24), Morwell Pegasus 2 (N Tombra 56, S Jacob 60) d Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0, Falcons 2000 6 (J Pistrin 5, 38, 90, N Lazaris 21, 55, J Mills 44) d Sale Utd 1 (J Richardson 48), Churchill Utd bye.

Yallourn United 4 d Morwell Pegasus 0, Churchill Utd bye.

WOMEN Falcons 3 d Sale Utd 2, Monash 2 d Olympians/ Tyers 0, East Gippsland Utd 7 d Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 2, Fortuna 18 d Churchill Utd 0.

SECOND DIVISION Sale Utd 3 d Traralgon City 0, Monash 3 drew Fortuna 3,Tyers 13 d Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0, Moe Utd bye.

POINTS LADDER:Tyers 27, Moe Utd 22, Monash 13, Fortuna 13, Sale Utd 10,Traralgon City 8, Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0.

RESERVES Moe Utd 3 d Traralgon City 1, Sale Utd 4 d Falcons 2000 1, Fortuna 7 d East Gippsland 0, Monash 4 d Olympians 3, Newborough/

JUNIORS UNDER-16 BOYS ROUND 9: East Gippsland Utd 5 d Sale Utd 1,

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night and were looking for a convincing victory to help with their push for the outright lead on the ladder.

Given the Birds hadn’t played for 35 days, it was expected they would struggle to regain their imperious form but normal business resumed as they clinically disposed of a Sale outfit bereft of ideas.

The Falcons hit the game on the attack posting the first goal only five minutes into the fray from leading scorer Jamie Pistrin, his first of three for the match.

As the home side got back in the groove more goals were to come as Nonda Lazaris scored on 21 minutes followed by Jamie Pistrin on 38 minutes and 44 minutes by James Mills with a clinical header from a corner. Sale broke Falcons pattern when Jacob Richardson scored three minutes after the break for the Swans, albeit their only goal for the match.

On 55 minutes Falcons showed their attacking process as great combination play between Frank Elias and Pistrin set up an unmarked Lazaris to make it five.

Just before the finish Pistrin completed yet another hat-trick for the season to make it a half a dozen goals for his side to give them a 6-1 victory.

Pistrin is astonishingly already on 20 goals for the season, double the second highest goalscorer Hayden Tanti from crosstown rivals Fortuna.  OLYMPIANS V MONASH

WITH both teams having a lean season it was going to be a battle of the strong willed, especially as there are finals spots on the line.

Olympians needed a win to bridge the gap to sixth-placed Monash, but it was not to be despite Olympians scoring early on 24 minutes.

Their hopes for a victory were short-lived as after the break the game changed and swung towards Monash and in a space of eight minutes not only equalised, but went ahead by two goals in a three goal frenzy from Ryan Harvey at 47 and 55 minutes and Will Semple at 49 to give Monash a 3-1 come from behind victory.

The victory sees the Wolves hold on to the last finals spot in sixth while Olympians will have it all to do to play finals football, currently eighth and now four points adrift of the top six.  PEGASUS V NEWBOROUGH/ YALLOURN

PEGASUS, for the second time this season tasted victory over Newborough/Yallourn in a battle for third position on the table.

After their loss to Fortuna last week it was do or die for the Combine as their league title challenge could be severely dented with anything less than a win in a tough fixture.

Pegasus have been a revelation this season (as mentioned many a time this season) and a win for this youthful outfit would see it keep pace with the top of the table.

The first-half was dominated by the Flying Horsemen but they could not break a stubborn Newborough/Yallourn defence despite a missed one-on-one opportunity.

Pegasus were not to be denied in the second stanza as the impressive Nelson Tombra ensured Pegasus took the lead in the 56th minute.

The away side pushed for an equaliser, but against the run of play Pegasus doubled their lead through Samuel Jacob to round out a resounding victory.

The loss leaves Newborough/Yallourn looking for others ahead of them to stumble while Pegasus continue their dream run to now be in outright third.

Olympians finished off the match with the last goal of the day from Daniel Cooper with three minutes to run on the clock to win 8-2.

Olympians 6 d Newborough/Yallourn Utd 0, Fortuna bye.

POINTS LADDER: Fortuna 18, East Gippsland Utd 15, Olympians 12, Sale Utd 6, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 0.

UNDER-16 GIRLS ROUND 9:TCSC Storm 6 d Fortuna 0, Falcons 2000 5 d Sale Utd 0, East Gippsland Utd 3 d TCSC Thunder 0.

POINTS LADDER:TCSC Storm 22, Falcons 2000 18, Sale Utd 16, East Gippsland Utd 11, TCSC Thunder 10, Fortuna 0.

UNDER-14 ROUND 9: Falcons 2000 5 d Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 2, Sale Utd 3 d Churchill Utd 0, East Gippsland Utd 6 d Moe Utd 0,Traralgon City 6 d Tyers 0, Fortuna bye.

LVSL WOMEN

FORTUNA ensured top position with a huge win over Churchill beating the Rams 18-0, Monash just got home over Tyers/Olympians 2-0, East Gippsland were too good at home beating Newborough/ Yallourn 7-2 and Falcons had a surprise win over Sale 3-2.

ROUND 13

ALL matches on Sunday, commencing at 2.30pm.  NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN V FALCONS

IN the match of the round, equal top side Falcons travel to Newborough to face a Newborough/Yallourn side looking to break a two game losing streak.

This is an important match for both sides with NYU having the current bragging rights as the only team to lower the Falcons’ colours this season.

Falcons have Moe to contend with for top position, but will be wary of a NYU side who have the potential to cause another upset especially after two successive defeats.

Falcons have the chance to gain outright leadership if they can beat Newborough/ Yallourn as Moe has the bye.

Both teams have a strong defence with only nine goals being scored against them.

Record: Played 37, Newborough/Yallourn 12, Falcons 21, draws 4. Last time NYU 3-2.  FORTUNA V PEGASUS

A MORWELL derby awaits on Sunday as Pegasus make the short trip to Crinigan Road to continue their ruthless form.

The Horsemen are making a statement and are confident of dispatching the Lions in what will be a tight match.

Fortuna are near their peak and will be a very competitive and hard to beat team as the season reaches its crescendo. Both will be looking for wins to consolidate their positions in the top six.

Record: Played 78, Fortuna 22, Pegasus 38, 18 draws. Last time 2-2.  OLYMPIANS V TRARALGON CITY

SPEAKING of derbies, an all-Traralgon affair seldom disappoints between these two keen rivals and supporters know how intense these games are played.

Although both teams find themselves in a ladder position that does not befit their history, bragging rights and a spot in the finals series ensures there will be plenty to play for.

Olympians have the edge in these derbies over the years and will expect that City will fight hard to retain the bragging rights.

Record: Played 79, Traralgon City 24, Olympians 39, 16 draws. Last time Traralgon City 2-0.  SALE V CHURCHILL

SALE are hoping of a repeat of their round two clash when they beat the Rams 2-0.

Since that match neither team has set the world alight but they have shown that they can match it with the heavyweights for at least a half.

Sale would be expected to win but Churchill have the potential to cause an upset.

Record: Played 89, Sale 22, Churchill 57, drawn 10. Last time Sale 2-0.  EAST GIPPSLAND V MONASH

EAST Gippsland have yet to beat Monash over the nine matches played so far and it could be the time that the Eagles break their drought over the Wolves.

Some big scores have been produced against the Eagles and Monash are capable of finding space and building up their goal tally.

Record: Played 9, Monash 9 Last time: Monash 4-1.

POINTS LADDER:Traralgon City 24, East Gippsland Utd 21, Fortuna 16, Sale Utd 15, Moe Utd 12, Falcons 2000 9,Tyers 7, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 3, Churchill Utd 0.

UNDER-12 ROUND 9: Falcons 2000 5 d Olympians 1, Churchill Utd 3 d Fortuna 0, Sale White 6 d Monash 0, Sale Green 5 d Tyers 0,TCSC Black 6 d TCSC White 0, East Gippsland Utd Blue 6 d Newborough/Yallourn Utd 1, East Gippsland Utd Gold 4 d TCSC Tornadoes 0, Moe Utd bye.

POINTS LADDER:TCSC Black 24, Sale Green 18, Falcons 2000 16, Olympians 15, Moe Utd 15,TCSC White 14, East Gippsland Utd Gold 13, Churchill Utd 13, East Gippsland Utd Blue 9,Tyers 6, Monash 5, Fortuna 5, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 4,TCSC Tornadoes 3, Sale White 3.

Battle of the Tigers is a highlight FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

By ROB POPPLESTONE

The Bulldogs added a remarkable 18.2 in the second half, to Thorpdale’s 4.2 with the turnaround defying belief.

Newborough has at times been competitive this season and at other times it has been good, but never was there an indication they could do what they did last week.

That 60 minutes of football will have Yinnar alert and ready for a side that it now realises might just be capable of an upset, something not many would have thought possible just a fortnight ago.

Anything less than a win could turn Yinnar’s season on its head and that’s the last thing the Magpies need so close to finals time.

 MIRBOO NORTH V FOSTER

THE battle of the Tigers is one of the most anticipated matches of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League season. Both sides have tasted premiership success in recent years and have been competitive beasts for a long period of time.

Playing football for a club, without question gives you a quite a few things, it teaches you the importance of being a part of something bigger than yourself, it demands that you give what is required on and off the field for team and club success, you realise that, like most things in life, you only get out of it what you put in, and it also rewards you with a sense of camaraderie that is so much sweeter in victory.

With that in mind, when you’re representing your club, you become proud of the colours you wear and the logo you represent.

So the fact that two teams of Tigers meet at such a crucial time of the year, just four weeks from finals, adds that little spice that will make this clash destined for a brutal game where no player from either side can or would want to hide.

Foster are really starting to hum at the moment, but they meet a side who have also returned from the enforced COVID break with an outfit as close to its best possible line-up.

Neither team has forwards atop the league’s leading goalscorers, but what you can count on is that intangible spirit and game understanding that makes both of these Tiger teams incredibly hard to beat.

The fact that Foster and Mirboo North sit second and third on the ladder, just percentage from top-of-the-table Hill End and only a game clear of fourth placed Fish Creek.

The league has found room for two teams of Tigers, but there is only room for one winning Tiger team this weekend.  HILL END V STONY CREEK

THERE is only one thing worse than being a team that is yet to win a game, and that is to be a team that has failed to win a match and be facing a team sitting on top of the ladder.

Hill End has been outstanding in 2021, yet not all of their good work is immediately obvious as their injury toll mounts. Having suffered their first loss for the season last week, the Hillmen will be out to bounce back when they take on the Lions.

Make no mistake, Stony Creek has been

 THORPDALE V TOORA

Response: Boolarra will look for an improved effort when it takes on Morwell East this weekend.

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admirable in their performances, doing the best they can with what they have, but their trip to the home ground of Hill End could end up as something of a nightmare.

The Hillmen have an abundance of talent and skill, complimented by a handful of forward options that are already rubbing their hands together at the possibility of kicking a bag full of goals.  MORWELL EAST V BOOLARRA

MORWELL East has shown signs of just how good they can be this season, but to this stage those signs haven’t been enough to take the scalps of the very best sides in the competition.

In fact as it sits right now the Hawks have only managed to secure the four points against one side that sits above them, and that was a win against Yinnar back in Round 2.

It should be noted that at their best Morwell East has proven it can mix it with many of those that now hold a position in the top six, but a mixture of slow starts, lack of concentration and inability to commit to game plans has cost the team dearly, so much so that a finals finish is now in jeopardy.

Depending on which Boolarra turns up to play, this weekend’s clash could be the perfect match up for the Hawks to regain some confidence, to build

some belief in their worth in the competition and to regain some much needed momentum in the last few weeks before a desired finals campaign.

On the other hand, if a switched on Demons outfit turns up and happens to jump the home side as a consequence of Morwell East’s slow starts, the boogie man could jump into the heads of the Hawks’ players and really put them to the test.

Morwell East should win, but there has been quite a few ‘shoulds’ that have not materialised this year.

A FORTNIGHT ago you would have confidently selected Thorpdale as the likely winner of this particular contest, but as they say a week is a long time in football and you’re only as good as your last performance.

So using these footballing cliches it would seem that Toora should be reasonably strong favourites.

The Magpies picked up their performance to get over the top of Tarwin last week, while the Blues stopped to a walk against Newborough.

Thorpdale coach Ray Pickering would still be scratching his head at how disappointing his boys were, especially given how well they have fought out almost every match this year.

On the other hand, Magpies coach Luke Manders finds himself with a side that sits just four premiership points away from the top six and an unlikely finals campaign.

It should be noted that of the four rounds remaining, this match up, at least on paper, seems to be the most likely success for Toora, with the final three matches to be against sides that currently sit above them.

For Toora, it is do or die.

 YINNAR V NEWBOROUGH

 TARWIN V MDU

YINNAR was very good in last week’s demolition of Boolarra.

The Magpies had set themselves for a fast start and an honest performance after sitting out a month of football as a consequence of COVID and an untimely bye.

They delivered as planned, winning by upwards of 100 points and slowly creeping closer to a position where they will be able to launch a finals assault.

Newborough turned from Clark Kent to Superman in the space of the half-time break against Thorpdale last week after trailing by 23 points.

AS it sits right now, Meeniyan Dumbalk United sits just inside the coveted top six, but only one game and percentage from eighth-placed Tarwin.

A win by the Demons will keep their finals aspirations ticking, while a loss puts them into a pit full of pressure where just one more slip up is likely to end their season.

Similarly, a win by the Sharks has them edging even closer to those above them and keeps the dream of finals alive.

Tarwin will still be reeling from the one that got away last week against Toora and how they bounce back will indicate whether they are worthy of playing finals or not.

Wildcats and Cougars in North Gippy blockbuster FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

By SCOTT BERECHREE

IF the North Gippsland Football-Netball League ladder was a property, this week we’d see fascinating match-ups all the way from the penthouse to the outhouse.

Several games are season defining for many clubs for a variety of reasons, for example, when Woodside welcomes Churchill to town the victor may well have secured the keys to a top three spot, while when Cowwarr roll into Gormandale the loser is likely to be firmly stuck to the bottom of the ladder come seasons end.

After the league announced on Monday that the final two rounds of the home and away season are being scratched, teams now know there are just seven weeks of football before the finals begin.

With that thought front of mind, winning each week and owning a spot in the top five has never been more important, so for the likes of Heyfield, Rosedale and Sale City who have genuine claims to post regular season football, it is now time to make a move.

WOODSIDE surely now has everyone’s attention.

It might be fair to say the Wildcats were advantaged by the draw early, the inclusion of some one-off cameo players and even the bounce of the ball in a few close games, but the fact remains that after nine rounds they have just a solitary loss to their name, by a single point, and they deservedly find themselves second on the ladder.

If they needed to provide any more evidence of their credentials just last week they popped down to Yarram, the home of their fiercest of rivals, and returned with the four points.

Their opponents this week, Churchill, have also only dropped a single game on the way to third spot and can lay claim to being the only team in the history of the NGFNL to have beaten the ladder leading Yallourn Yallourn North.

In their most recent outing the reigning premier looked to have Heyfield’s measure several times but in the end were required to fight to the final siren to earn a nine point victory.

Injuries again hit the Cougars with them down to just two players on the bench by half-time and

Will this be the week?: Gormandale has its best chance of winning its first game since August 2018 when it takes on Cowwarr in Round 10 of North Gippsland football. photograph

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no rotations late in the game. A wet tail end to the week and the likelihood of some rain Saturday adds to the intrigue around this match-up with both sides regularly relying on their high marking key forwards to kick a score.

Both also have a strong ruck division which will be crucial should the game turn into a slog where multiple stoppages are likely to be seen around the ground.

The battle between the likes of Michael Diaz and Travis Brighton in the Churchill engine room up against Cameron Whiteoak and perhaps even the big bodied Woodside coach Michael Duncan who may spend some time in the middle will go a long way in determining the outcome.

YALLOURN Yallourn North will go into their clash with Heyfield firm favourites.

If, however, the YYN side that coughed up five first quarter goals to Rosedale last week while failing to register a major themselves rolls out to tackle the Kangaroos, rest assured Heyfield have the firepower to cause the upset.

Even with young gun Liam Heasley held goalless

last week Heyfield still nearly managed to kick a winning score against the highly rated Churchill defence.

Adam Wallace and Jesse Bedggood were instrumental across the midfield for Heyfield last week and when coach Rick Galea moved big bad James Beha to the goal square the Kangaroos looked like scoring every time they went into attack.

With young Tyson Birss chiming in with a few good marks in the forward 50 and the long sleeve wearing Brodie Woodland hitting the scoreboard Heyfield had plenty of options across the middle and up forward.

As per usual though when you play the Jets it is all about putting the slows on the three amigos, MacDonald, Luck and Hughes.

While they might sound like an expensive accounting firm the only numbers Dean MacDonald, Mitchell Luck and Keenan Hughes deal in are goals.

Shaun Humphreys and Brad Berry look the two obvious match-ups down back for Heyfield, but with the latter failing to run out the game last week it might need to be Scott Donahoe who picks up the slack.

The inclusion of Nick Dowse, a late withdrawal last week, would also solidify the Kangaroos defence, but it still leaves them a huge task in trying to stop the Jets’ big guns.

ADVANTAGED by not yet having had the bye, Sale City find themselves on level points with this week’s opponents Traralgon Tyers United.

If Sale City are to make a charge at the finals they need to be winning this match on their home deck.

Back-to-back wins would usually be considered good form but given those victories have come over two of the bottom three sides and are preceded by three straight losses where the Dogs conceded 100 points or more it might be slightly more false economy than great form.

TTU has missed more footy than most of late having had the bye directly following the COVID pause so it will be interesting to see how they line up on Saturday.

Also of interest will be the player points allocated to the Bombers side. When they last ran out to play TTU met their maximum allocation of points and

appear to have had several players who attract multiple points not selected in that side. That issue aside the Bombers form warrants them going in as clear favourites with the visitors having disposed of the same two bottom three sides Sale City have recently beaten but in much easier fashion.

IN one of the stranger games seen so far this year Rosedale led the table topping YYN 5.3 (33) to 0.4 (4) when the first quarter came to an end last week and then from that point on were outscored 13.15 (93) to 1.2 (8).

Make of that what you can but know this - any side capable of kicking five goals against YYN in a quarter coming off the back of a narrow loss to Churchill is going to test what looks to be a vastly improved Glengarry side.

Since their bye the Magpies are two wins, two losses and could mount a strong case that they might have been a touch unlucky not to have gotten the points in one of their losses.

The return of several key players and some genuine belief in their game style will see Glengarry battle long and hard in this clash. Ultimately though with Rosedale needing the win to remain in touch with the top five, the ‘Dales should be getting the four points here.

THE clash between the two bottom sides in the NGFNL sees Gormandale welcoming Cowwarr.

After looking to have taken some steps forward earlier this year the Tigers have really hit the skids of late.

As if their 203-point shellacking from the top side wasn’t enough a fortnight ago, last week the Tigers allowed ninth placed Glengarry to rack up 171 points against them.

The one saving grace for Gormandale is Cowwarr have a highest score this year in the mid-50s. This sort of firepower might limit the damage done on the scoreboard but it is still hard to mount a case for a home side victory.

While the Saints might not chalk up the biggest score against the Tigers they will most certainly rack up the biggest party to celebrate beating them.

With finals well out of reach and either side still without a win, this match is virtually the grand final for Gormandale and Cowwarr.

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TRARALGON will look to continue its winning way in Round 12 of Gippsland League netball.

The Maroons have undergone a remarkable revival since losing the first three games of the season, and have not dropped a match since.

Traralgon disposed of reigning premier Morwell with relative ease last week, and will look to do the same when they travel to Maffra.

Despite their good form, the Maroons will not be taking the Eagles’ lightly, especially after they lost to them by two goals back in Round 3.

Saskia Eenjes is coming off a solid game, and will be out to put in another strong performance.

Morwell faces a huge clash with Wonthaggi.

Both teams go in with four wins under their belt, and could trade places in the top five after achieving victory in this match.

The Power will be feeling very confident after causing the upset of the season last week by defeating the previously unbeaten Leongatha, and the Tigers will be wary of their opponent’s prowess.

Wonthaggi has been the big improver in season 2021, going from not winning a game in 2019 to knocking on the door of playing finals.

The coaching genes appear to be strong at the Power, with Courtney Young, the sister of Wonthaggi senior football coach Jarryd Blair, steering the side.

Morwell has no shortage of star players, and will be looking to the likes of Tanya Budge, Courtney Garth and Lexie Bowe to have a major say in the result.

Moe will look to increase its percentage when it takes on Bairnsdale.

Making the trip east for a top-versus-bottom fixture, the Lions might see this match as an opportunity to trial players in new positions or give more responsibility to those normally consigned to bit-part roles.

Drouin will be tasked with defeating Leongatha to stay in the mix for a finals spot, while third placed Warragul is expected to roll Sale.

NEWBOROUGH will face a good challenge when it takes on undefeated Yinnar in Round 13 of Mid Gippsland netball.

The Bulldogs sit just outside the top six with five wins and four losses to their name, and victory over the Magpies will give them a great deal of confidence heading towards the back end of the regular season.

Yinnar boosts a formidable line-up, but only one win behind them is Morwell East, who will take on Boolarra.

The Demons need to get a move on if they are to play finals, and may see this match as one they can pinch to help their cause.

Hill End and Stony Creek should play a close game going by ladder positions. The Rovers have won two games while the Lions have secured wins three times this season.

Mirboo North is tipped to cruise past Foster as it has its sights set on bigger things while Toora will have similar intentions against Thorpdale.

Meeniyan Dumbalk United holds onto the last place in the top six, and should stay there after it

plays the winless Tarwin this week. Fish Creek has the bye.

CHURCHILL and Woodside will headline Round 10 action in North Gippsland netball.

The Wildcats sit atop the ladder, while Churchill is nipping at its heels in third place.

Another match expected to have a close margin will be between Rosedale and Glengarry.

The Blues are equal first with Woodside, and could take the outright position if it defeats the fourth placed Magpies and Churchill beats the Wildcats.

Gormandale will fancy its chances of getting its first win of the season on the board when it plays Cowwarr.

A home court advantage could work in the Tigers’ favour, and spark huge celebrations if they are successful.

Yallourn Yallourn North and Heyfield will each be aiming to get back on the winners list when they meet.

Phoebe Escreet and Georgia Finch played well last week for the Kangaroos and will be wanting to propel their team to victory.

Sale City can establish some separation from teams in the bottom half of the ladder when it meets Traralgon Tyers United.

The Bulldogs have an eight-point gap on sixth placed Yarram, who has the bye, and should feel confident against a Bombers outfit with just the one win to their name this season.

Maroons, Eagles meet in crunch clash FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

By LIAM DURKIN

THE dots are starting to join up in the Gippsland League as half the season is now complete.

Although not everyone has played each other once, pundits can now say with a degree of certainty there are four teams who will more than likely play finals, four who will be fighting each other for the last spot, and two who will be wanting to make sure the season does not drag out.

TRARALGON will travel to Maffra in what could well be an elimination final for the home side.

The Eagles need to win to keep their season alive, or face the prospect of missing the post regular season action for the first time since the turn of the millennium.

Maffra will undoubtedly be out to make sure this does not happen, while Traralgon will also have no shortage of motivation for similar reasons.

The sixth placed Maroons can probably only afford to drop one more game if they are to play finals.

Saying a game is must-win doesn’t make a whole lot of sense given every game is must-win really, but in this particular instance, Traralgon will know exactly what is at stake and how costly a loss will be.

Young gun Tye Hourigan had a blinder last week against Morwell and will be out to have a similar output this weekend. The ability of Maroons playing-coach Jake Best is renowned, and Maffra defenders the likes of James Huts could have the job of keeping the spearhead quiet.

At the other end, the Eagles’ have a freakish forward of their own in Daniel Bedggood, and he could singlehandedly decide this match if he is let off the chain.

MORWELL will face a good test when it hosts Wonthaggi.

The young Tigers had a character building win against old-foe Traralgon last weekend and will back their chances of causing an upset when it takes on the Power.

Morwell remains a mathematical possibly of playing finals, but will more than likely need to win every game from here until the rest of the home-and-away season for that to happen.

With this in mind, the Tigers will have no shortage of motivation to get the job done at home, and could take the advantage of having an extra days rest owing to the fact Wonthaggi are coming off a Sunday game.

Cody MacDonald has been relatively productive inside 50 for Morwell and will provide a goal scoring option.

The two teams share similarities in terms of size, and those who enjoy seeing players take grass in front of them could be in for a good display on Saturday.

Wonthaggi will be eager to get back on the winners list following their first loss of the season at the hands of Leongatha, and will see this match as a ‘get through game’.

Even if the Power win as predicted, the young Morwell players will no doubt be better in the long run and learn some lessons playing against the likes of former Collingwood player Jarryd Blair.

Running: Club legend Darrel Cross.

Harriers round-up

ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS

By GARY FOX

All on the line: Traralgon face Maffra this weekend in a virtual elimination final in the Gippsland League. Maroons gun Tye Hourigan (pictured) will be out to get his side over the line. photograph tom gannon

MOE travels to Bairnsdale.

Those looking at this fixture a fortnight ago would have tipped the Lions to win comfortably, but the Redlegs one point loss away from home to fourth placed Sale last week has all of a sudden reinforced the fact that there are certainly no gifts in the Gippsland League.

While it may be overplayed in some respects, the travel factor is a justifiable hurdle for teams heading to Bairnsdale, and the Redlegs will be looking to use this to their advantage.

Logic would suggest Bairnsdale should be like West Coast playing in Perth and rarely lose at home, and surely given the fact no one is absolutely at their best after sitting in a car for two hours, the Redlegs will want to put a decent lead on the board in the first quarter.

Moe has traditionally found it difficult to win at Bairnsdale, with its recent record reading four losses from six starts.

The Lions would be well advised to leave no stone unturned in terms of preparation for this match, with everything from road works to getting to bed early on Friday night needed to be taken into consideration.

Lachlan Rees played his best game for the season last week, while midfielders Jordan Ceppi and Lucas Forato should enjoy the wide open expanses of Bairnsdale City Oval.

Those traversing the Bairnsdale canteen will also be out to see if the home of the famous hot dog in bread and schnitzel rolls are still a staple menu item.

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SALE will be taking nothing for granted against Warragul.

Despite the fact the Gulls are yet to win a game, the Magpies won’t feel they are in a position to make too many outlandish predications after last week’s huge scare against lowly Bairnsdale.

Playing at home will help Warragul, and given very few teams actually go through a season without registering a win, there will be the lingering thought that the Gulls are due to win at least one game.

The Magpies sit a game clear in fourth, and anything other than a win will be required to stay in touch with the three teams above.

Sale guns Kane Martin, John Gooch and Jayden Allison rose to the occasion when the game was on the line last week, and can be relied upon to put in another strong showing when they travel to Western Park.

The man who could potentially have a say in the match is Warragul key forward Brayden Fowler.

Fowler is the classic ‘when he’s on he’s unstoppable’ type of footballer, as Morwell discovered in 2018 when he kicked five goals in the first quarter.

DROUIN and Leongatha meet in the only game between two top-five sides.

The Hawks will see this game as an opportunity to take a scalp and reassure itself it is not just making up the numbers in the top half of the ladder, while Leongatha will see it as another game to put a green tick next to at the finish.

Drouin’s home ground by nature generally makes a lot of matches 50-50 contests, and if the Hawks are within three goals at the last change, the chance of toppling the ladder leaders will be a genuine possibility.

LAST week’s Thursday night run for the Traralgon Harriers was a 5km distance around Stockdale Road in Traralgon.

First home for the men was Dale Murphy 18:10 closely followed by Marlon Mifsud 19:20 and Miles Verschuur 19:22.

For the ladies Yani Cornthwaite was first across the line with 22:01 followed by Kaye Arrowsmith 22:59 and Katherine Mayer 25:08.

Full results: Dale Murphy 18:10; Marlon Mifsud 19:20; Miles Verschuur 19:22; Biasi Silvestro 19:29; Rob Preston 19:48; Clinton Jolly 20:16; Andrew Greenhill 20:38; Stephen Renehan 21:03; Darrel Cross 21:15;Yani Cornthwaite 22:01; Warren Shields 22:18; Glenn Graham 22:34; Kaye Arrowsmith 22:59; Stephen McLeod 23:16; Tobiasz Grzmil 23:29; Ron Verschuur 24:22; Edi Murat 24:33; Katherine Mayer 25:08; Liz Kenney 25:19; Alysha Duncan 25:42; Angelo Gaudiano 26:32; Phillip Mayer 26:53; Andrew Legge 27:10; Tania Whitehead 27:16; Collette Hofmann 27:53; Callie Cook 28:39; Michelle Sawyer 28:48; Catherine Leonard 31:07; Mandy Ellis 32:25; Ann Bomers 34:08; Mackenzie Owen 34:16; Trish Clowes 34:17; Belinda Heafield 34:28; Luke 34:34; Gundi Proctor 34:46; Ian Heafield 35:11; Allison Triggs 35:15; Lynda Jones 37:22; Paul Odgers 41:25; Robert Duljas 45:37; Helen Whitby 47:06; Kathy Quinn 47:57; Michelle Colwell 47:59; Alfred Warner 52:28; Peter Grixti 55:28.

Tonight’s running will be a new 5km course at Waterside Drive road course.

The 54th WIN Network Traralgon Marathon will be held on Sunday, July 11.

Entries for WIN Network 54th Traralgon Marathon, Aussie Broadband Half Marathon, Gold 1242 10K and Athlete’s Foot Kids 2km Run will now close at 11pm Thursday, July 8.

Entry numbers strictly limited, so enter now via www.traralgonharriers.org.au to avoid missing out!

Bye bye Bombers, hello Jets FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

THE Yallourn Yallourn North Football-Netball Club is set to embark on a new era after officially announcing their name change from the Bombers to the Jets.

The reigning Mid Gippsland football premiers made the move to the North Gippsland league at the beginning of the 2021 season and are rebranding as a result of a clash with existing club Traralgon Tyers United, who are also known as the Bombers.

This name change follows the release of a new jumper and dress prior to the season (designed by Traralgon local Cody Mostert), which after making its debut in a Round 6 clash against TTU, will become the club’s official strip as of this weekend’s matches against Heyfield where they will be known as the Jets.

Yallourn Yallourn North Football-Netball Club president Evan Sheekey described the process behind coming up with the new name.

“When we went into North Gippsland we had to totally rebrand i.e. jumper, colours, mascot name, etc. So what we did at our general meeting in January was put together a sub-committee to go out to members and put different names forward,” Sheekey said.

“From that about 50 names came up from the members and the sub-committee narrowed that down to three names which was then skimmed down to two where from there we went out to a club vote which found Jets as the name going forward.”

Sheekey revealed the two names members had the option of selecting in the final vote.

“When it came down to those final two it was between the Jets and the Chargers,” he told The Express.

“I would personally think (that Jets won out) because it comes back to the plane, but I can’t speak on behalf of everyone else, each person had their motives as to which name they chose and at the end of the day more liked the Jets than the Chargers I suppose.”

Since the announcement was made at the club’s mid-year ball on Saturday night, Sheekey said the response of the community has been overwhelming.

“Everything has been really, really positive, it is a really great example of what the Yallourn North community is all about – they have gotten

A new era: Yallourn Yallourn North Football Netball Club secretary Debra DeCarli and president Evan Sheekey officially unveil the club’s new name.

photograph supplied

behind the club, gotten behind our change and just adapted to everything so well,” he said.

“We are really excited to be going forward as a new franchise really and it is definitely a relief to get over all this talk of clash jumpers.”

Currently sitting on top of the North Gippsland football ladder after nine rounds, Sheekey said the transition into a new competition has been extremely smooth.

“The league could not have been more welcoming to us, every club we have been involved with so far has extended excellent hospitality to us which has been fantastic,” he said.

“It is a really positive league, a really competitive league, but all in all they are willing to help each other out and are very united.”

As the club pushes forward to what promises to be an exciting new era, Sheekey said they will

always look back fondly on their more than 100 years of history.

“Since 1919 when the club was formed we have been known as the Brown Coal Mine, Yallourn North, Yallourn, Yallourn North, Bombers, Blues a host of different things, so we have a lot of rich history and this is just starting a new chapter.”

Connolly seizes late call-up and enjoys a dream AFL debut

FOOTBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

LEO Connolly became the latest Latrobe Valley footballer to make his AFL debut last Friday night.

In what was something of a surprise debut, Connolly was named medical sub for St Kilda as a late inclusion for the injured Jack Billings.

Connolly came on in the third quarter against Richmond at the MCG, getting his chance when Nick Coffield was subbed out with a hamstring injury.

The former Moe player finished the game with 11 disposals and seven marks as the Saints recorded a 40-point victory over the reigning premier.

Having been emergency for a few weeks prior, Connolly’s selection completed a remarkable turnaround, as in the space of a few hours he went from on the couch to the middle of one of the world’s biggest stadiums.

“I was playing FIFA in the morning and Ratts (coach Brett Ratten) gave me a call and said that JB (Jack Billings) was still pretty sore and that I might be playing,” he explained.

“I heard a few things from some of the boys during the day that JB was fairly unlikely to play. It was weird in a way, I felt like I was going to play but at the same time I thought JB would be able to get through the warmup.

“I mentally prepared to play throughout the day just in case I did have to, so it wasn’t a rude shock if I was. I wanted to try and stay feeling as though I was playing just in case.”

With half an hour to go before running out, Connolly’s dream of playing in the AFL was realised when Billings ruled himself out.

As medical sub, Connolly got his strapping done as usual and completed the warm up, and was also required to do additional running at quarter time and half-time.

While players are usually given a jumper

Proud: The Valley’s latest AFL debutant, Leo Connolly, with mum Mindy following his first game. photograph supplied presentation on debut, the lateness of Connolly’s call-up meant there simply wasn’t enough time.

Wearing the number 37, the same number St Kilda legend Tony Lockett started his career in, Connolly waited anxiously on the sidelines for his opportunity.

“I was ready to come on and I felt I was going to be able to impact the game. I think being able to prep during the day helped,” he said.

“I was told just to warm up as Coffield went down into the rooms. After I got up and started running along the sidelines I couldn’t really stop because I was that nervous, I didn’t want to sit down because I couldn’t sit still.”

Connolly was told halfway through the third

quarter that he would be going onto the ground, and before too long stepped foot onto the hallowed MCG turf.

Coming onto the ground with the Saints holding a decent lead, Connolly made his presence felt early, taking the game on with a running bounce.

Speaking of the experience, Connolly said it was a dream come true.

“It was unreal ... Friday night against the reigning premiers, at the G, up by five goals when I ran out there ... it’s probably the best moment of my life,” he said.

“It was a lot quicker than what I’ve ever played in but it was good that I came on when we were in control, I think that really helped me out a lot.

“I thought we had a good week-and-a-half preparation, we really executed well and I think it showed.

“How we played was exactly how we want to play, it wasn’t particularly pretty, but gets the job done and wins you games. It’s good to see that we can actually play that way and hopefully we can finish the season off like that.”

Playing predominately in defence, Connolly said he was also called on to perform other roles.

“We had Jack Sinclair and Brad Hill playing in the higher tier because they wanted to keep them up there, running up and down the ground,” he said.

“As soon as Coffs (Coffield) went down I got a phone call from upstairs to play a little bit deeper than I usually would just to allow them to keep doing their thing but if those guys went off I’d have to slide up.”

During the match the running defender also rubbed shoulders with some high profile opponents like Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt.

“That was bizarre, there was a moment where we cleared the ball out of our defensive 50 and Martin was just running up the field and Dougal

Howard said ‘Leo go and follow Martin’, so running alongside him was interesting,” he said.

Connolly also showed he was not afraid to stand up for himself, shoving Richmond player Liam Baker - who then asked who he was.

Come siren time, it was appropriate Traralgon’s Tim Membrey and Connolly embraced - a moment he said he would never forget.

“During the game I didn’t have time to soak it in. As soon as the siren went I went up to Tim Membrey, he said to me ‘how good is this? First game, Gippy boys on the G’... that’s when it really hit me,” he said.

Fortunately, Connolly’s family was able to get to the game, after being given the early word he might be playing.

“It was really good to see them after the game.

Mum was pretty emotional, I think dad was even pretty close to shedding a tear which is a first,” Leo said.

Mother Mindy was understandably beaming with pride the following day at Ted Summerton Reserve watching younger son Aydan with Saints scarf in hand.

In a true showing of professional sport, Connolly’s debut was quickly yesterday’s news, as he had to complete extra running with St Kilda just 11 hours after the match finished because of the decreased load as medical sub.

Having grown up in Trafalgar, Connolly has not let the bright lights of AFL fame get to his head after being taken in the 2019 draft.

He still keeps close tabs with friends back home and even plays the odd game of cricket during summer for the Trafalgar Cricket Club.

Now that he has played one game that can never be taken off him, Connolly said his sights were now set on even bigger things.

“I’ll take this one but hopefully this is the start of a long career. I think I’ve had a good last couple of months of footy, I feel like I’m ready to put my name out there on the big stage.”

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