Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 12 November 2025 by lvexpress.com

THE TIME HAS COME

All is in readiness forthe MoeCup Patrons areexpected to flocktoMoe Racing Club’smarquee meeting, whichfor the first time ever,willbeheld on aSunday.

DUDE, WHERE’S THE CARS?

MORE THAN 70 SPACES COULD GO ACROSS CITIES

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

LOCAL residents have been left perplexed by the potential removal of carpark spacesinexchange for more street tree canopies as part of Latrobe City Council's Streetscape Strategy.

The proposal focuses on the enhancement of the visual, functional and environmental quality of streetscapes across the municipality,which would ultimately sacrifice select carparks withinTraralgon, Morwell and Moe central business areas (CBD).

From the strategy's draft, Traralgon willloseatotal of 52 carparksinits CBD, with Morwell(13) and Moe (11) also succumbing some spaces in favour of asignificant increase of trees along themain streets.

Council openedthe proposed strategy forfeedback from the community via a public survey following the September council meeting.

"Councilunderstandsthere is some concern regarding the implications of the draft strategy," acouncil spokesperson said.

"The finalStreetscape Strategy has not been endorsed, and all community feedbackwill be considered when the Streetscapes Strategy is completedand presented to council for endorsement."

Commentsran riot on aFacebook post fromTraralgon'scommunity group page, with the consensus being Traralgon's CBD specifically is already subjected to parking issues amajority of the time.

The still-in-development five-storey carpark on Grey Street will eventually alleviate that issue, however as stated by some online, not everyone is visiting the CBD for many hours,with some just looking to drop in and out.

Following an initial assessment of each town's main streets and CBD area, key long-term cost saving opportunitieswere identified.

Tailored recommendations were then pennedtoimprovethe overall quality and appearance of publicspaces, suchas:

 Increasing tree canopy;

 Beautification of streetscapes;

 Enhancing pedestrian and cyclist mobility;

 Rationalisation of infrastructure;

 Providing aconsistent suite of street amenities across Latrobe City, and;

 Efficient ongoing maintenance requirements.

The ongoing project is estimated to cost anywherebetween $8.98 million and $9.73 milliontorevitalise all Latrobe City towns, according to the strategy's draft.

Prior to the 1994 amalgamationof local governments to create Latrobe City Council, each town had already formed its own identity and unique design through its streetscapes.

The strategy argues thatthis has since created alackofvisual cohesion throughout the municipality, with that inconsistency requiring street maintenance teams to source and manage a wide variety of replacement parts and materials, thus increasing cost.

Outdated benches, bins, bollards and paving will be replaced with new, consistent street furniture, materials and

paving types through the Streetscapes Strategy.

The attempt to beautify the region's townsh ips throu gh en viro nmen tal and presentational meansmodifying the existing line markings for parking bays, retaining all access to properties and side streets, and minimising modifications to existing kerbs to reduce construction costs.

Additionally, the strategy also presents an opportunity to enhance roundabouts across Latrobe City to improve pedestrianand cyclist safety, proposing ahierarchy for roundabout designs to ensure abalancedapproach between goodurban design and manageable maintenance requirements.

The motion was carried unanimously at theSeptember council meeting, with councillors Darren Howe (Tyers Ward), Adele Pugsley (Moe), SharonGibson (Newborough) and Tracie Lund (Morwell River) allvocal in their support of the strategy.

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Morwell company fined

AMORWELL-basedsheet metal fabricating companyhas been convicted and fined $12,000 afterpleadingguiltytocriminal offencesunder Victoria’s long serviceleave laws.

WageInspectorate Victoria began investigating RomlikPty Ltd afterbeingreached by a former apprentice who had not been paid their longserviceleave entitlement.

The former employee hadworkedcontinuously with the business for more than eight years and had not taken any longservice leave. They believed the business was making regular contributions to alongservice leave fund and that they would be paid long service leave benefitsfromthis scheme.

The employeemaderepeatedrequests for payment after leaving thebusiness however was notpaid.

After receiving areport from the former employee, Wage Inspectorate Victoria commenced an investigation

The Inspectorate subsequently filed charges against the business in May 2025.

On Friday,October 31,2025,the company plead guilty to:

 Failing to payinfull an employee’s long-serviceleaveentitlement whentheir employment ended,and;

 Failing to comply with anoticetoproduce issued by the WageInspectorate

Counsel for the Inspectorate,Tien Tran submitted that aconvictionshould be recorded, given theserious nature of the offence; the victim being avulnerable former employee who commenced work as an apprentice on low wages; and the failure to be paid an entitlement oweddespite the company’s awareness of its obligation to pay.

The court also agreed with Ms Tran’s submissionthat aclear message needed to be sent to other employers, whether in small businesses or large corporates, of the importance of careful compliance with the Long Service Leave Act 2018. Magistrate Collins, with conviction, imposeda fine of $8000 on Charge 1, and $4000 on Charge 2.

The company wasalsoordered to paythe outstanding long service leave entitlement with interest (over $8700). But for the plea of guilty, her Honour would haveconvictedand fined the accused$15,000 and$6000 respectively.

The Long Service Leave Act 2018 is a Victorianlaw thatprovides long serviceleave for employeeswho haveworked continuously withone employerfor at least sevenyears

It applies to workthatis: fulltime, part time, casual,seasonalorfixed term

After at leastseven years’ continuous employment with one employer, an employeeis entitledtotaketheirlongserviceleave and be paidany unusedlong service leaveentitlement whentheir employment ends.

Most Victorian employeeswill be coveredby and entitled to long serviceleaveinaccordance withthe Act,unless they havealongservice leave entitlement from another source, such as underother legislation,aregistered agreement, award or another law

For more informationonlong service leave, visit the Wage Inspectorate’s website at: wageinspectorate.vic.gov.auorcall 1800 287 287.

PABUYNOW YLATER

Patterson appeals sentence

By STEFAN BRADLEY

AS expected, the Gippsland woman behind the Leongatha mushroom poisonings has officially filed an application to appealagainsther sentence, which she said should be “quashed” and are-trial ordered.

In her application, dated November 3, 2025, to the Court of Appeal, convicted triplemurderer and DamePhyllis Frost Centre prisoner, Erin Patterson outlined her grounds for leave to appeal.

Patterson said a“fundamental irregularity occurred” while the jury was sequestered to consider their verdict. It has been reported since the guilty verdict that police and media were staying at the same hotel as the jury.

Shealso arguedabout the relevant valueofphone tower evidence and death cap mushroomsightings in the towns of Loch and Outtrim listed on the iNaturalistwebsite; and also of the relevance of the “Facebook evidence” from her Facebook messages andFacebookfriends.She said allthisevidence should have been excluded from the trial and that “the admission of that evidence occasioned a substantial miscarriage of justice."

Patterson claims Justice Christopher Beale “erred”bynot allowing images and videos “related to mushrooms and foundonanSDcard at the application’s home was inadmissible”.

Taking aim at prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers, Patterson said “unfair and oppressive crossexamination of (Patterson)” and Dr Rogers’ closing addresscaused asubstantial miscarriage of justice

The notice ends focusingonthe prosecution’s putting acasefor the accused’s motive.

“A substantial miscarriage of justiceoccurred because despite opening the case for the prosecution on the basis that there was no evidence of motive the prosecution in its closing address changed its case by implying that there was, in fact, amotive for murder,” the notice reads.

The Supreme Court trialwas held at the Latrobe Valley Law Courts in Morwell and attracted unprecedented media coverage.

Patterson is serving alifesentence witha 33-year non-parole period, including time served for murderingher in-laws Don and Gail Patterson,

and Heather Wilkinson, and for the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson. Including time served, she will be 82-years-old if she’s released in 2056.

The prosecution has already filedanappeal against Patterson’s sentenceonthe grounds the punishment was not harsh enough. Patterson was spared the harshestpenalty of alifesentence with no parole,with Justice Beale citing the harsh prison conditions she is currently enduring as such an infamous prisoner.

Butprosecutors claim Justice Beale “erred” duringsentencingand that Patterson’spunishment was “manifestly inadequate”, and that it was "inappropriate” to fix anon-parole period.

Farfromover: Erin Patterson has officiallyfiled an applicationfor leave of appeal. File photograph

Forest industryclosure costs $1.5 billion

By PHILIP HOPKINS

CLOSING the Victorian native forest industry, which was dominated by Gippsland businesses, cost $1.5 billion, and prompted Opal, amajor Latrobe Valley business affected by the closure, to sue the state government.

The Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, told the Weekly Times thatthe $1.5bincluded $236m spent on closing VicForests, the governmentowned entity that employed 157 staff and was responsible for harvesting and selling timber, and the regenerating the harvested coupes.

Millions more were paid out to compensate timber mills, as well as harvest and haulage contractors.

This action was the result of the government reneging on its original plan to close the industry in 2030 by suddenly announcing it would shut on January 1, 2024.

The Weekly Times reported thatthe annual reports of the Department of Energy, Environment and Clima te Actio ns how that Austral ian Sustainable Hardwood in Heyfield wasgranted $29.8m over the two years to June 30, while the Powelltown Sawmill received more than $9m. Numerousharvest and haulage contractors received smaller payments of up to $2m.

The government also made $70.7m in support payments to forestryand Opal papermillworkers through the industry traininggroup ForestWorks Opal, which is suing the state government $402 million for breach of contract, lost more than 350 employeeswhen whitepaper production was forced to close at the MaryvalePaper Millbecause the government did not supply the hardwood timber guaranteed in the Wood Pulp Agreement.

Opal alleges the state government breached its wood supply agreement made in 1996 with Amcor, the then operator of the Maryvale Mill, to supply pulpwood.The agreement was due to expirein June 2030.

In 1998, Amcor assigned its rights Top Paper Australia P/L, now trading as Opal.Under the agreement, VicForests provided Opal with eucalypt wood,acriticalmaterial for white paper production.

In November2022, the government advised Opal it would be unabletofulfillits contractual obligations to supply wood.

For the 2022-23 financial year, areduced supply of wood was supplied to Opal by VicForests.Opal says the government did not intend to supplyany wood in the future, forcing the company to terminate the agreement in May 2023.

Withnoviable wood alternativetoreplace the

wood supply, Opal was forced to close its white pulp and paper production at Maryvale in early 2023, resulting in the lossofmore than 400 jobs acrossAustralia.

Before the government’s allegedbreach of contract, the Maryvale Paper Mill employed more than 850 team members, Opal documents show. Its operations supported direct and flow-on jobs across Victoria.

“The closure, together with the reduction in production volumes,consequential redundancies and the severe commercial impactsonthe entire Opal Grouparisingfromthe lossofits whitepulp and paper business, has caused, and continues to cause, Opal to suffer substantial loss and damage,” the company said in astatement.

The DEECAannual report shows that of the $70.7m given to ForestWorks since November 2022, $45.2m was spent on worker support payments, $5.6m on training and $19.9m on worker support services.

Mr Dimopoulos' office told the WeeklyTimes that 73.1 per cent of redundantworkers foundnew jobs, and afurther 19.8 per centretired. More than 1500 workers and family members registered for the worker support program and 4342 in training and education activities.

As theworld watched: Defence barrister Colin Mandy SC at LatrobeValleyLaw Cour ts in Morwell during the trial.

Photograph: Stefan Bradley

SEC reports doubling of expenses

By PHILIP HOPKINS

THE State Electricity Commission reporteda statutory loss after tax of $6.8 million in the past year, according to the commission's 2025 annual report, which was one of 250 documents tabled in State Parliament this month.

The SEC, whoseregeneration wasannounced by the then-Premier, Daniel Andrews during the 2022 election with seed funding of $1 billion in taxpayer funds, said the lossreflected the company’sinvestments in marketreadinessand a range of pre-revenue activities across its strategic objectives.

Operating expenses doubled to $14 million, while its operating income rose by 12 per cent to $1.7m in its second year of operation.

The SEC said the year involved building its team and developing systems andprocesses to deliver on its mandate. This included developing apipeline of generationand storage investment opportunities; setting up amarkettrading and operations functiontoretail renewable electricity to Victorian commercial and industrial customers; and progressing work on aone-stop shop to help Victorians go electric.

When the SEC was founded, Mr Andrews promised that an SEC base in Morwell would reinvigorate the Latrobe Valley as an energy hub.

The SEC Community Hub at 248 Commercial Road in Morwell,previously theoriginal home of the SEC credit union, was opened last month.

The hub is designed to be more than just an office space, intended as acommunity resource where locals can learn about the energy transition, get advice on electrification,and explore future career opportunities.

Slinging sinkers

POLICE are investigatingafter more than 300 fishing sinkers were found scattered across residential propertiesaround Churchill Roadand Alamein Street, Morwell over the past month. Officers believe the sinkers are being launched viaslingshot, posing aserious risk to anyone in the area. Thebehaviour is considered aserious offence, with police concerned someone could be badlyinjured. Anyone withinformation is urged to make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000, submit aconfidentialreport online, or contact Morwell Police on (03) 5131 5000.

Erratic driver arrested

AMAN has been arrestedfollowinga pursuit and erratic driving from Moe to Warragul on the morning of Thursday, November 6.

Police received numerous calls of asilver hatchback with no number plates driving erratically in the Moe, Trafalgar and Drouin areas from about

Whilecelebrating the hub as asymbol of the SEC’s revival, Minister for Energy and the SEC, Lily D’Ambrosio, became visibly frustrated when questioned about the number of staff actually based in Morwell.

The SEC chiefexecutive,Chris Miller, told media there would be 11 SEC employees staffed at the location, later to reveal that the SEC has close to 135 staff in total.

In 2024-25, the SEC's net assets increased to $336.7 million, reflecting highlighting the company's aim to invest in large-scale renewable generation and storage.

TheSEC began generating revenue from July 1, 2025 when it entered the market as an electricity retailer, covering five per cent of the state’s electricityuse. The commission said in the annual reportthat it will unlocknew revenue streams across the 2025-26 financial year as the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub enters commercial operation, and with the launch of its consumer one-stop shop in 2026.

The SEC's renewable energy assets include the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH), which reached 84 per cent completion as of June 30, 2025. MREH aims to strengthenVictoria’selectricity system when it comes online later in 2025.

The SEC’s second major asset, the SEC Renewable Energy Park -H orsham, was announced in November2024and achieved 24 per cent completion in its first six months of construction. It is due to be commercially operational in 2027.

In total, SEC is now constructing 819 megawatts of new generation and storage capacity -nearly 20 per cent of its 2035 target.

PoliceBeat with Aidan Knight

Moe before travelling along the Princes Highway towards Trafalgar.

Officers made attempts to intercept the vehicle in Trafalgarand Warragul before the vehicle allegedly took off at high speed.

The Police Air Wing followed the vehicle from above, before the vehicle collided with abus on Albert St, Warragul.

There was no injuries.

The vehicle was then dumped in anearby park and the driver fled on foot.

He was later located by officers in the backyard of an Albert St residence and arrested.

The 38-ye ar-ol dM orwell man was later interviewed.

Clean sweep

LIK Em os tl on gw eek ends ,V ic to ria Polic e conducted Operation Furlong from October 31 to November 4ona mission to keep roads safe.

Over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, officers out in force focused on targeting impaired driving, speed,fatigue,distraction offences and seatbelt compliance. Local police commended road uses on their road safety throughout the weekend.

Within Latrobe Valley and Baw Baw areas, police recorded zerofatalities and zero serious injury collisions.

Victoria Police will continue to be out enforcing the rules anywhere, anytime to keep roads safe.

Despite the great results, this is atimely reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Danger: Fishing sinkersare allegedly being slingshoted around Morwell.

THE October 27 seating of Latrobe City Council, taking place at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Traralgon, sawa gallery of five witness the discussion and passing of motions.

With no public participation or questions, and all councillorspresent alongsidechief executive Steve Piasante, the meeting commenced swiftly after the adoption of the previous meeting'sminutes. Several councillors addressed their declarations of interest in agendaitem15.1, being the 2025/26Community Grants Program. These were Crs Sharon Gibson (Newborough Ward), Joanne Campbell (Jeeralang), Leanne Potter(Budgeree), AdelePugsley (Moe) and Mayor Dale Harriman (Loy Yang).

Cr Pugsley moved amotion to defer the upcoming mayoral election set for the November meeting of council, with herjustification being to ensure that each and every councillor was able to attend and participate. This motion was passedunanimously, and the election wasthen shiftedfrom Monday, November 17 to Thursday, November 27, with zero pushback, allowing the maximum number of councillors to be present for what would decide their leadership for the next year.

COUNCILBEAT with Aidan Knight

Finding aframe that works

THE strategic items for decision saw council vote on anew Advocacy Framework, which, if passed, would come into place before the end of year. This would guide how council pushes for funding, policy change and strategic support across all levelsof government.

The frameworkdefines advocacy as abroad, evidence-based effort to influence decisions and secure communityoutcomes, not just political meetings or budget bids. It includes public-facing campaigns,strategic partnerships, case studiesand aligning council priorities withstate and federal agendas

Under the model ,a dvocac yb ecome sa n organisation-wide responsibility, affecting the actions of not only the Mayor and fellow councillors, but also the chief executive and executive team, officers and miscellaneous departments such as city communications. The framework aims to ensure councilspeaks with aclear, unified voice when seeking investment, legislative reform or regional recognition, strengthening Latrobe City’s

Annual report released: Council

spent $11.6m on

By AIDAN KNIGHT

LATROBE City Council has releasedits 2024/25 annual report, detailing operations, projects and community trends across the municipality.

The report shows council carried out 2.47 million kerbside bin lifts, resealed 258,490 m² of local roads, and maintained more than 760 hectares of open space. Council also recorded 325,657 aquaticvisits,108,813 library visits, and made 294 planning decisions.

Community healthand participation

MATERNAL and Child Health nurses provided 15,374 service hours, with overall participationat74.13 per cent. Participation among Aboriginal families fell to 82.15 per cent, reflecting the use of an alternative service provided by alocal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Aquatic facility use per person dropped from 5.68 to 4.13 visits, following the rollout of anew point-of-sale systemthatimprovedreporting accuracy.

Infrastructureand capital works

COUNCILinvested $45.9million in capital works, down from $48 million lastyear. This incl uded $23. 1m ill ion in ass et renew al, $12.2 million in new assets, and $10.5 million in upgrades. Roads remained the largest area of spend, with $11.6 million directed to renewal and upgrades. Council reported that 99.74 per cent of sealed local roads remain above intervention level.

Waste, environmentand compliance

WASTE diversionfrom landfill fell to 56.78 per cent, which council links to changes in recycling following Victoria’s first full year of the container

roads

deposit scheme. Food safety follow-ups reached 89 per cent, while 52 per cent of animals were rehomed, up from 46.7 per cent. Reclaim rates fell to 33 per cent.

Arts, cultureand events

LATROBERegional Gallery had 8101visitors. GPAC and the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre hosted 1232 shows and sold44,194 tickets. Council also planned public art and mural installations across Morwell, including Princes Drive, CommercialRoad, Church Street and George St. Major events were estimated to inject $27 million into the local economy.

Economyand business support

STAGE 1A of the Gippsland Logistics Precinct wascompleted, with contracts secured for five lots. The Creative Industries Training Centre opened, providing support and training for local artists. The annual Latrobe City Business Festival attracted strong participation, featuring workshops with national speakersand live podcast events.

Community engagement andpreparedness

COUNCIL continued bushfire and flood preparedness programs and adopted anew Health Promotion Messages Policy. Planning Scheme Amendments introduced new Land Subject to Inundation and FloodOverlays. Satisfaction withCouncil’s community engagement fell to 49 outof100,despite increased consultation during the development of the Community Vision and CouncilPlan.

The full annual report can be found on council's website, under major publication sh ere :h ttps:/ /www.la trobe. vic .gov. au/Council/Media_and_Publications/ Major_Council_Publications

position duringa period of major economic and social transition.

Yallourn Ward's Cr Steph Morgan opted to move the motion, beating Tyers Ward's Cr Darren Howe, who fell into place as seconder, respectively.

"Advocacy is an important function of council," she said, explaining that through advocacy, council is able to elevate communityinterestsand putthe municipality'sneeds in front of decision makers to affectchange, secure funding, anddeliver positive outcomes and advance the city's priorities.

"It's vital to what we do. However, we currently don't have aformalised approachfor defining council's advocacy processes."

Cr Morgan saw it that this limits how effective the organisationisinits advocacy, and allows opportunities to fall through the gaps. The framework proposed differentiates proactive and reactive opportunities, as well as identifying best practices. Projects within the framework are ranked in three tiers of priority, which will determine the extentand type of campaigntheywill receive from council, while others may form part of abroader submission, budget inclusion, or delegation visits.

"I seethis as critical," Cr Morgan went on to say, "especially as we're facing the transition of industry and identity here in the Latrobe Valley."

The framework includes two key decision tools: Atriangle flowchart now determines whether an issue becomes an advocacy priority or is redirected to normal operations. Projects must align with the council plan or the annual advocacy call-outto progress, ensuring day-to-day matters like signage or traffic tweaksdon’tcompete withmajor community priorities.

Asecond submission flowchart guides whether councilwillrespond to state or federalconsultations. Formal submissions will onlybeprepared when an issue aligns with council priorities, has available expertise, and relates to aTier1or2 project. Parliamentary Inquiries are flagged for rapid responses.

Cr Howe had nothing to add, so the floor moved to Cr Gibson, also in support, who referenced her previous visit to the federaland state governments with the Mayor.

"We went on atrial run with this kind of framework, which took months of preparation (...) -and we need it", she expressed plainly. Cr Pugsley also saw it as asmart policy to implement the right strategies in atimely manner.

The vote was unanimous, passing the motion without friction.

Figures that count

COUNCIL then turned its attention to the annual report, astatutory requirement for all Victorian councils, and whether it should be formally endorsed.

Speaking in support, Cr Gibson highlightedseveral key findings she believes will interest residents, urging the community to read the documentinfull.

Among the figures she noted were:

 Latrobe City’s population: 78,845;

 Housing occupancy trends;

 25 early education centres;

 Five maternal and child health centres;

 Three specialist schools;

 28 primary schools

 Four libraries;

 Six senior citizen centres;

 258,590 m² of local roads resealed over the past year, and;

 325,657 visits to council’s aquatic facilities.

Cr Lund also backed thereport, praisingofficers for producing aclear overviewof“what’sbeen done, how we’ve done it, and how we’re trackingagainst keyperformance measures.”

Theannual report, including audited financial andperformance statements, is now available on council’s website.Councillors votedtoendorsethe document.

Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS were madebyCrPotter for the Boolarra Folk Festival, which will see anew format in years to come.

"It took about 80 of the locals to get everything running smoothly, all as volunteers," she said.

The Budgeree Ward Councillor also shouted out Linda Reid, who was attending in the gallery, for her outstanding contribution to hockey across Gippsland for 50 years. Committing to the sport as aplayer, committee member, secretary, president and driving force behind the Latrobe ValleyHockey Association.

Cr Gibson also wished to acknowledge fundraisers for the Knitted Knockers and Gippsland Rotary Centenary House in recent weeks, both "organisations that do so much for our community".

Region pauses for Remembrance Day

LATROBE Valley residents gathered at cenotaphs yesterday (Tuesday, November 11) for Remembrance Day services.

Aminute's silence was observed as locals paid their respects to the fallen.

Remembrance Daycommemorates the end of World War 1, at the time when the guns fell silent on the Western Front at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

The Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure apeace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender.

The conflict mobilisedmore than 70 million people,left between nine and 13 million dead, and as many as one-third of these with no grave.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained special significance in the postwar years. It became universally associated with the remembrance of those whodied in the war. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamedRemembrance Day after World War 2 to commemoratethose who were killed in both World Wars.

Red poppies were among the first to flower in battlefieldsofnorthern France and Belgium during WW1. In soldiers' folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of comrades.

The RSL Poppy Appeal has honoured the fallen and supported the living for more than 100 years. Money raised through the appeal helps provide vital assistance to veterans and their families.

“Each November we pause to remember the courageand sacrificeofthosewho’ve servedour nation,” Member for GippslandSouth Danny O’Briensaid.

“The Poppy Appeal is about more than remembrance, it is about standing beside those who’ve wornthe uniform and ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.”

Mr O’Brien said Remembrance Day also provides amoment for quiet reflection.

“Whetherit’satalocal service or during asimple pause at 11am, Ihopewecan eachtakeamoment to remember andgive thanks.”

The Express is printed on Monday evenings. Afull wrap of local Remembrance Day services will feature in next week's Express.

Holymoly,passed by one vote

By AIDAN KNIGHT

ACONTROVERSIAL proposal to expand thecommercialfootprintofthe former Hollydalehomestead site passed Latrobe City Council by asinglevote, pushing the amended plan forward for ministerial consideration.

The land at 548 3-54 95 Pr inc es Hig hwa y, Traralgon, once home to the 1898 Hollydale house and gardens prior to their demolition,is earmarked for a640-lot residential subdivision with aneighbourhood activity centre at its heart.

Council officershad recommended capping retail floor space at 1200m², but councillors were asked to consider lifting that to 3500 m².

Moving the amendment, Cr Adele Pugsley (Moe Ward) said the expanded setting would allow the precinct to functionmore effectively as alocal hub. She toldcouncillors the proposal alignedwithprevious decisions,saying, “so this movement wouldnot be unprecedented.” She argued it would support future residents, stating, “this commercial zone will not only serve that new population thatwill be forming,” she continued, "but also be more convenient for existing developments like Erin Park."

"It is my opinion that if the developer attracts the right businesses to the retail area, it will complement already-existing businesses while also having an effect of cutting down congestion in the Traralgon CBD."

She also went on to liken the proposed amendment to actions that have already taken place in the Traralgon West Zoning, which was granted a larger area for planning,"so this movement would not be unprecedented".

"I note that therehas beensome discussion amongst officers as to the best size of commercial space," Pugsley noted when beginningher address.

"AndIdonote that too little,and it will discourage residential growth".

The Moe Ward councillor felt that officershad chosen aconservative size for the development, and that alargerone would improve local neighbourhood amenity and help to supply more employment within the precinct(around 30 in total). The development Cr Pugsley referenced has arough population of 360 residents.

The councillor for Tyers Ward was having none of this. Cr Darren Howe held numerous concerns about going against the officer's recommendations. Warning that while “a small supermarket, such as

an IGA-style store, could be justified,” anything larger risked distortingthe region’s commercial balance. He reminded councillors of the existing service station permit on the site and broader economic modelling already undertaken. He explained that the current cap of 1200m2 retailfloor space would equate to an overall 48000m2 in land use, and there is already an existing (approved)planning permit for aservice station to be established, which requires 9000m2.

"There's areal risk to council in rezoning this area aCommercial 1zonebefore that development has commenced," Cr Howe told the council. It's a concern he shares with officers that increasingthe land size and floor cap could pose arisk of decline to not only the Traralgon CBD, but Morwell CBD and Mid Valley respectively.

"While we have aresponsibility to encourage and supportnew economic activity,wemust do it responsibly and not at the expense of existing businesses within ourmunicipality," he went on to say.

Yallourn Ward's Steph Morgan delivered one of the strongest rebuttals, insisting the location between Morwell and Traralgon lacked the catchment requiredtosustainalargerretailcentre. She argued the proposal would drag customers away from long-established trading strips, telling the chamber, “yet again people will be taken out of the CBDs -thriving CBDs like Traralgon -wherethere are so many wonderful shops, and we are going to take away from that for no reason. Absolutely none.”

Morwell River Ward'sTracie Lund putthings intofurther perspective, that morethan tripling theoriginal was not soundplanning, and was in fact "ignoring independent advice andundermining thevery process designed to protectfair and transparent decision-making"

“When councillors start changingplanningcontrols without process, we cross adangerous line,” she said, emphasising the importance of adhering to independent assessments.

Budgeree Ward's Leanne Potter, also opposing, said she was surprisedtoevensee the alternative motion,whenboth the applicant'seconomic impact statement and council's peer review clearly state that the commercial floor space is supportable, which was includedinthe original proposal of 1000m2. She hailed it as counterproductive.

Newborough Ward's Sharon Gibsonsupported it, and reminded council that the December 2024 meeting saw the Traralgon golf course proposed be excluded in the motion.

"That wasa wisemove, and Ibelievethis is awise move too,'"she said, noting the concerns but disagreeing with them. She arguedthat major supermarketswouldn't invest in areas that wouldn't work for them, meaning if Coles or Woolworths wanted to put stores in at the site, then they had to be viable. She also argued that the currentmajor supermarkets in Latrobe Valley are too congested.

Cr Gibson supported the move to "build it, not at theexpense of other shops, just at the convenience and ease of being able to shop there."

Cr Pugsley then closed, taking up Cr Gibson's point on supermarkets exceeding capacity, which she said she took into accountusing anecdotal evidence before launching the amendment.

"I'm sure you'd all agree that Iamvery passionate about trying for businesses to thrive (sic), in Latrobe City, Iwant us to be aplace to do business and to thrive."

It is Cr Pugsley's point of view that one of the reasons (previous to this council) that Latrobe didn'treceive some of thebusinesses thatthey may have secured was due to not having the perfect parcel of land available at the time. She sees that a commercial zoning needs to be accessible to those living nearby, making it possible to walk and ride to the shops, to make it aliveable area.

"Let's be realistic," she said, "onceyou get a small IGAthere, your chances are really slim to be able to get afull-line supermarket", seeing it as abetter investment for the long run than being overly cautious in the conservative sense. She sees it not as taking business, but pressure, from the existing CBDs.

Cr Potter clarified with Mayor Dale Harriman (Loy Yang) if asupermarket (of any size) was guaranteedtobegoing into this space, to which he confidently replied in the negative.

Crs David Barnes (Bool aB oola), Joann e Campbell (Jeeralang) and Mayor Harriman all supported the amendment motion, allowing it to be carried by one vote.

One Gippsland, multiple meetings

Our voice: One Gippsland Chair Nathan Herseyand South Gippsland ShireChief ExecutiveAllison Joneswith Assistant Minister forClimate Change andEnergy andEmergencyManagement Josh Wilson in Canberra. Photograph supplied

ONE Gippsland Chair Nathan Hersey and South Gippsland Shire Chief Executive Allison Jones were in thenation's capital for aday of meetings as representatives of One Gippsland. They met with Member for Gippsland DarrenChester and Memberfor Monash Mary Aldred, as well as Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and the Assistant Minister for Emergency Management Josh Wilson. The delega tion also met with representatives from the office of Communications Minister Anika Wells, the office of the Ministerfor Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, the office of the Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, the office of the Chair of the JointCommittee of Public Accounts and Audit Josh Burns, as well as Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Tony Mahar.

Energymix critical: PageResearch Centre

By PHILIP HOPKINS

LOWER energy prices first and supportfor all technologies -including nuclear energy and advanced coal and gas power stations -should be apriority in energy policy, not the current arbitrary net zero approach, according to the Page Research Centre.

Energy policy should prioritise reducing prices for households and businesses ratherthan chasing arbitraryemissions targets, says Page in its discussion paper, 'Delivering aHigh Energy Australia'.

"Back innovation: Acommon sense approach to renewables must be the priority. This means using solar panels where they make economic and practical sense, such as in commercial and industrialprecincts and not across our pristine landscapes or primeagricultural land,"says the report.

"Empowerlocal action: Local communities should be able to lead initiatives such as waterway protection, land restoration,soilcarbon and carbon captureprojects to deliver jobs and stewardship across Australia."

The Page Centre report was the guiding hand behind the NationalParty's decision to abandon itsnet zero policy. The centre is affiliated with the Nationals but is an independent research body akin to the Liberal Party's Menzies Research Centre and the Labor Party's Chifley Research Centre. The report says Australiaproduces just one per cent of the world’s emissions, yet Australia is cutting its emissions at twice the rate of other advanced economies.

"The government's current plan wouldforce emission reductions on Australia of six to eight per cent ayear -atleast six times faster than the oneper cent annual historical pace of comparable, developed nations," the paper says.

"We should reduce emissions in line with comparable nations, not ahead of them.Share the burden equally."

The document emphasises what it calls 'A New Visionfor Environmental Stewardship' -the wellbeingand strength of Australia’s natural environment depend on the active care and creativity of those who live and work closest to it.

"Farmers, fishers, and foresters walk their fence lines, manage weedsand feral species, regenerate soils,and invest in the health of the landscapes that sustain both nature and nation. This lived stewardship, grounded in local knowledge and practical care, is the foundation of true conservation," it says.

"A newenvironmental vision shouldseek harmony between conservation and national purpose."

That balance means:



Driving economic growth through responsible land and resource management that sustains livelihoods while protecting ecosystems;

 Conserving and recovering native species and restoring ecological health through locally led, science-based action;

 Empowering landholders to manage their land flexibly, rewarding regeneration and innovation rather than punishing use;

 Restoring the damage caused by poorly planned renewable energy projects, ensuring that the drive for decarbonisation does not destroy the landscapes, habitats, and biodiversity it claims to save;

 Responsible reductions in carbon emissions.

While net zero is not the right approach, Australia needs aplanbased on common sense to lower emissions, and;

 Expanding access to public lands and waters.

Common sense approaches to the use of public lands for recreation, hunting, and fishing will strengthen the human connection to nature that underpins long-term stewardship.

"Instead of treating nature as something to be locked away, Australia should embrace an environmentalism that is participatory and recognises that prosperityand conservation go hand in hand," it says.

The paperpushes apractical pathway for replacing net zero with anational framework grounded in realism, fairness, and confidence.

Page says net zero is failing. SinceAustralia adopted net zero, householdelectricity prices have risen by 39 per cent, despite government promises of $275 bill reductions.

The paper says the high costs place Australian manufacturers at abig disadvantage globally -they pay 60 per cent more than their US counterparts and 140 per cent more than producers in China.

"Even Japanese industry faces lower electricity prices than Australia, despite Australia supplying 30 per cent of Japan's energy needs through our coal and gas exports. France, with its nuclear-powered grid, enjoys prices around 26.3 per cent lower than those in Australia," the paper says.

"Electricity typically accounts for 20 per cent to 40 per cent of variable costs in energy-intensive industries such as aluminium, cement, fertiliser andcritical minerals processing."

This 20-60 per centcost deters investment, limits exportcompetitiveness anderodes value-added manufacturing.

The paper emphasises that renewables at scale no longer drive downprices;they drive up system complexity. Policyshould be redirected towards energy reliability and affordability. The National Electricity Rules should be reformed so that AEMO’s primaryduty is to deliver the lowest possible prices while maintaining reliability.

"Replace the Capacity Investment Scheme with agenuinelytechnology-neutral framework that allows all generation sources –including nuclear, coal, and gas -tocompete on alevel playing field," it says.

The report says repeal the Climate Change Act 2022 and remove “net zero” as Australia’s formal target under the Paris Agreement.

"Adopt apractical emissions trajectory of 2–9 Mt CO2-e reductionsper year, and restore the Emissions Reduction Fund as the central, transparent mechanism for abatement," it says.

"Remove hidden carbon pricing and compliance costs, including the Safeguard Mechanism, New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, and climate-disclosure rules, that raise prices withoutdelivering measurable environmental gains."

The report emphasised the importance of strategic and industrial sovereignty.

"Designate fuel refining, fertiliser, metals, data infrastructure, and defencemanufacturing as strategic industries vital to national resilience. Provide these sectorswith targeted exemptions and fast-tracked approvals under joint oversight by industry and the National Security Committee of Cabinet. Establish an industrial sovereignty fund to co-invest in critical value-adding capacity and secure Australian control of essential assets, "itsays

Page says the Nature Positive agenda should be replacedwithaStewardship and Renewal Act that empowers landholdersand Traditional Owners to lead practical conservation.

"Upgrade National Parks and recreation infrastructure to improveaccessibility, amenity, and environmental protection. Audit and rehabilitate renewable-energy sites, re-establish the National SoilsAdvocate, expand Indigenous Ranger programs, and launch coordinated feral-animal and carp controlinitiatives to restoreecological health and regional prosperity," thepapersays.

Let’sdiscuss lifting ban

COMMENT

BY WILL SHACKEL

IT was ahugeweek in Canberra last week.

Our team of Australia’s leading nuclear experts met one-on-one with more than 30 parliamentarians, including several shadow ministers. We were able to walk into every meetingarmed withour new national polling proving that more Australians support nuclear than oppose it.

Here’s what we showed them:

 Atotal of 47 per cent of Australians support developing nuclear power plants and only 34 per cent oppose;

 46 per cent support lifting the nuclear ban -only31per cent oppose, and;

 Around 20 per cent of Australians are undecided on nuclear power (and could be willing to be convinced).

The millionscare campaignfailed -the public is ready for adiscussion about nuclear in our energy future, The results confirm nuclear power was a significant focus but not asignificant factor at the last election, further evidenced by the fact nuclear reactors were proposed in seven seats, none of which changed hands. The numbers giveconfidencetothe nuclear industry to continuetoprosecute the case for common sense. This research shows that more Australiansare for nuclear power than against it, and for removing legislative bans to nuclear power than opposed.

It also shows alot of people areonthe fence about nuclear, so we need to keep speaking with them about how nuclear is the best and only power source that can provide safe, cheap, and carbon-free baseload power. There are two pieces of legislationwhich ban nuclear power in Australia, and one -the environmentact -isout for consultation right now.

Australianswant to have aconversation about lifting that ban, which would let the nuclear industry put forward applications for proper scrutiny and assessment, and make the case for safer, cleaner, cheaper and reliable baseload energythat can work in tandem with aburgeoning renewables sector. We also want to havethe conversation with industry, with many looking at the power struggles of Whyalla Steelworks and now Tomago Aluminium, and wondering why on Earth ashutdown or abailout are the only options being discussed here.

Australia is anuclear nation. We already have one reactor in Sydney and within the next two decades will have eightorsofloating off the coast.

If we play our cards right, within that timeframe we will also have asupply of cheap,carbon-freenuclear power, for industry and homes, likely backing up asignificant renewables and battery mix.

The YouGov research into Australia’s attitudes towards nuclear power was conducted between October 23 and 30, with atotal sample of 1500 Australian voters aged 18 or higher. The margin of error was 3.2 per cent Will Shackel is founder of Nuclear for Australia.

Innovations in healthcare

By STEFAN BRADLEY

THE Gippsland Primary Health Awards recognise local primary health organisations or teams who havedemonstratedcommitment to improving health outcomes for people in Gippsland.

Winnerswill be announcedatthe 2025Gippsland Primar yH ea lth Awards pres enta tion, held alongside GippslandPHN’s annual meetingon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Federation University Churchill.

This year’s theme, 'Challenge to Courage', celebrates thosewho turn obstacles into opportunities -challenging thestatusquo with innovative solutions, driving quality improvements, strengthening workplace culture, and forging partnerships that deliverbetterhealthoutcomesfor communities.

The 2025 Gippsland PrimaryHealth Awards will showcase individuals and teams who have responded to challenges with courage to create meaningful change.

One of the finalists is an after-hours GP service

that aims to make healthcare more accessible for rural Victorians. Delivered by The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia (THCFA), the HealthAccess GP After Hours program has been nominatedinthe ‘Courageous Innovation’ category of the awards.

From the with AIDAN

30

years ago

KNIGHT

Kaiden’s last dance

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of aperson who has died.

By KATRINA BRANDON

WEEKS have passed,but tributes for late Morwell Indigenous leader Kaiden MorganJohnston continue.

Hundredsgathered in his hometown for Kaiden’s Last Dance, performed by the Gunaikurnai dance group, Boorun Boys, with whom he danced for more than 10 years, alongside the Dejeetung Girls.

“Today (November 1) is to help sendmy brother’s spirit,” Kaiden’s brother, William Morgan Junior, told the Express

“We did aspiritdance,which is adanceto help send my brother’s spirit; to make sure his spirit is not stuck here and can go on to the Dreamtime -able to move on in peace.

“(And) to have our family and his friends and

the community, (to know) he's not stuck here, and he'sabletomoveonpeacefully to the Dreamtime withthe elders, be able to watchoverusand be able to really help us know that he's okay in Dreamtime.”

Community wasa bigpartofKaiden’slife, including dancing with the Boorun Boys, learning about his culture and advancing his skills with local community organisations, such as the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.

Knownfor his strong leadership, William Jr said his brother touched many hearts,with people within his community respectingand loving him for his support.

“Without him, there'd be no me,” WilliamJr said.

“My brother touched hearts far and wide. That’s just who he was -his personality. He helped me; he shaped me into the leader Iam. It's ahuge part for me too when Iwas dancing beside him, and now that I'll never be able to dance beside him physically.

“But Iknowthat his spirit is herewithus, like it was today. That's what his leadership showed, like he's led alot of youth, helped alot of youth, in part with me and the rest of the Boorun Boys.”

The event on The Boulevard startedaround 12pm, with people gathering in conversation before the event, then walking through smoke to help cleanse their minds, hearts, and spirits. After walking through the smoke, William Jr led the event, sharing memories of his brother and the dances.

William Jr shared that Kaidenstarted dancing when he was around seven-years-old.

“(It) brings yourself backtowhatreality is, and in our culture,and helps keepour minds at least somewhat level for the next step to be able to do what we need to do for his justice and to help his peace," he said.

“(It shows) how strong aleader my little brother was, and his leadership and his courage to stand up in front of his communityand do what he did as ayoung Aboriginal man that was just trying

to help his community.”

Lookingahead,William Jr said he will keep fighting for Kaiden to ensure his story is heard by everyone, including police organisations and the government to address the shocking crime rate across the region.

“I won't stop until my heartstops beating,” William Jr said.

“The education level is the first step for many. It all starts in the schools, and once you take it out of the schools,that's when it becomes dangerous -that's when it can become violent.

“We need to look after our kids and take care of them. If you don't have control of your kids, they'll do damage and break acommunity in half.”

Kaiden was the victim of an alleged machete attack last September.

His body was found by police around 10.25pm on The Boulevard,Morwell, before being rushed to hospital, where he died.

Strength: Amemorial forKaidenMorgan-Johnstonstandsstrong on The BoulevardinMorwell, home to Kaiden’s finalresting place

Poignant: Kaiden’s brother,WilliamMorganJunior,led Kaiden’s last dance and throughthe smoking ceremony.

Brotherhood: TheBoorunBoysgot together to dance onelasttime with andfor their brother Kaiden

Deep connection: PiecesofKaiden’slifewerepresent, with the Boorun Boys sharing their dancearoundhis dance attire.

In memory: Kaiden Morgan-Johnston’s parents,William MorganSenior and Sascha Johnston, together at Kaiden’s Last Danceon November 1.

Stoic: Hundreds came to Kaiden’s memorial site, signing goodbyesona piece of bark from the land where he wasfrom.

Family: WilliamMorganSenior andWilliam Junior shareawarmembrace afterKaiden’slast dance

Wetweather foraweekend of events

By KATRINA BRANDON

THE weekend was awashout

With both the International Rose Garden Festival and Tyers Art Festival, peoplewere ducking for cover.

Up to 30mmfellthroughout the weekend, starting around 7pm on Friday (November 7) through to Sunday (November 9).

Saturday (November 8) brought the majority of the rain, with the weather app, willyweather, recording up to 18mm, with rain hittingafter 12.40pm and not easing until Sunday morning. The rain cameinheavysheets,filling streets quickly and creating multiplepotholes, which became aproblem for many road users. While it wasn’t in Latrobe, many people were caught off guard heading to Melbourne, with multiple people near Nar Nar Goon feeling the bumps.

Accordingtothe Herald Sun,more than 28 carsweredamaged by apotholeonthe Princes Highway.

The storm pulled off an early show at 6am on Saturday morning, withrumbles warning of what weather was on the way. Thankfully, the main rain started aroundlunchtime, so early rose garden festival attendeescould enjoythe start of theday. Starting the weather event, Friday came in at 24.5 degrees, despite beingpredictedtoreach up to 27. Due to overlappingcloudcoverage, the day couldn’t quite reach the full temperature and had up to 5mm of rainfall throughout the night.

According to the Explore Melbourne Facebook page, Friday nightwas also set to see amajor aurora forecast in aG3storm.Unfortunately, due to clouds, festival-goers were unable to see theaurora butwere able to enjoy the lights on the ground.

At last, this weather boom isn’t the final show to come.

After the Express' deadline, yesterday (Tuesday, November 11) was predicted to have up to 20mm of rain.

Flooding: TheInternationalRose Garden Festival on Fridayand Saturday(November 7 and 8) waswashed out by therain.

Photographs: Katrina Brandon

Downpour: Rain unfor tunatelydampened this year’s Morwell International Rose Garden Festival.

ONE POINTERS

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1. Whatisthe name of thepolitician who is famous forsaying “Please explain”?

2. Carbrands Volvoand Saab originatedfromwhat country?

3. Who sang the song ‘What’sNew Pussycat’?

4. Which city is further south. Melbourne or Auckland? TWOPOINTERS

5. Who directed the movie ‘Jurassic Park’?

6. Which candy companymakes the Snickers bar?

7. Whatbreed of catdoesn’t have fur?

8. ‘Memory’ is asong featured in which Broadway musical? THREE POINTER

9. Who created The Simpsons?

10.Whatwas the nameofFredFlintstones bossand the quarry?

11. In which year did ABBA win the EurovisionSong Contest:

12. The song ‘Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll’ from the movie ‘RiskyBusinesswas sung by who?

FOUR POINTER

13. In whatyear did the VietnamWar end?

14. Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres? FIVE POINTER

15. Name the lead female actors from these movies?

1. Casablanca 2. Gone with the Wind

3. Star Wars: Episode IV –ANew Hope

4. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 5. Barbie

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Roses are red, crowdnot leftfeeling blue

By KATRINA BRANDON

FULL steam ahead, the annual Morwell International Rose Garden Festival celebrated its eighth year at the weekend.

Desp ite heavy rain throug hout Frida y (November 7) and Saturday (November 8), hundreds of people filtered through the Morwell Rose Garden,enjoying spectacular lights put on by AGL and many entertaining acts.

The MorwellRose Garden features 4000 roses, which receive more than6000hours of care each year from the Friends of the Rose Garden volunteers.

TRFMannouncer Rob Goodwin emceedthe event, ensuring the show went on despite cold weather events.

“Unfortunately, the weather hasn't quite helped out,” Mr Goodwin told the crowd on Saturday.

“It's not just the roses, it's also the beautiful lights that make us able to see the roses, especially as we head into the night, because there will be abeautiful night lights display.

“The Morwell International Rose Garden Festival has aremarkable legacy of celebrating the beauty of the area of this whole centenary rosegarde n, and also educating the communityonthe importance of environmental sustainability.”

Heading intothe event, Becky Bubblesled the Friday evening session, engaging children with abubble workshop next to the main stage at the top end of the garden. Filling up the area, children and adults alike could be found dancing around the bubbles.

For those unable to be up close to the bubbles, they enjoyed them from adistance, takingin the excitement and walking through the roses,

Hogwarts Express: The1951 steam locomotiveR761pulls intoMorwell station. The steam train wasone of the mostpopular attractionsacrossthe weekend

admiring the lights, and having pictures taken with the light show.

As the night went on, the lights became more prominent.

Rain came in around 7pm, causing havoc with some visitors, which prompted the appearance of umbrellas and ponchos on the scene.

Unfortunately due to the rain, the scheduled BloomAerial Performance was postponed until thefollowing day.

Despite all the heavy rain, Becky Bubbles continuedtoput on ashow, introducing giant bubbles and becoming ahugecrowd pleaser, especially when fire was added to the event.

Around 6am on Saturday, thunder rumbled and heavy rain appeared before the event, which thankfully stopped around 9am so the festival could commence.

Hundreds gathered to see the 1951-built steam locomotive R761passthrough,and for the Grubby BucketShow, hosted by Costa Georgiadis -the two main events of the day, apart from the roses.

Early risers lined up for the famousCWA scones, while children exerted energy running around the roses.

The rain started again around 11.50am, with people taking cover wherever they could. Food vans and market stalls were shared to provide much-needed coverage as the rain began to washout the event.Ponchosand umbrellas were soon not enough to keep the rain out.

Once again, the Bloom Aerial Performance was postponed in the afternoon,when therainbroke long enoughfor visitors to get back onto the train.

Whilethe rain was apain,visitorsenjoyed the festival's eighth year.

Page 12 —The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

Patronage: Despite the rain, hundreds of people enjoyed the Morwell International Rose Garden Festival at the weekend

We want more: Scrapboy, Dir tgirl and Costathe Gnome’s Grubby BucketShowhad many callingfor an encoreasthe showcompleted each session.

Tune: AniaReynoldsfromSunshine kept spirits highplaying jazz

Fun: Becky Bubbles held abubbleworkshop forall to enjoyatthe Morwell International Rose Garden Festival. Photographs: Katrina Brandon

MOE CUP ANNUAL SALE

Fantastic fashions to feature

By LIAM DURKIN

"Face pretty,I know Icould probably win apageant, baby."

Cardi B- Am Ithe Drama? (2025)

FASHIONS on the field is again set to be as hotlycontested as the races themselvesatthis Sunday's Moe Cup,with colour and creativityto showcase

Statement gowns and fine fabric suitswill come out, as contestants vie to winone of the covetedsashes

Categories this year include best dressed lady, best dressed gentleman, best headwear and best over 50s

This year will also see the first-everNapoleon Perdis makeup touchtent on hand.

Those with double side slits in their hair will surelyhold some advantage in the best-dressed stakes as well.

Expect to see some outlandish attire. It is called the Spring Racing 'Carnival' afterall.

AquickGoogleofcurrent fashion trends points to mini-dresses being in vogue, while the 'less is more' philosophyalsoappears to be acommon theme

Listed among the 'what's out' categoryis flashes of flesh, excessiveaccessories and people dressed as runawaybrides

Weather pending,Fashions on the Field will be held on the lawn area at Moe Racing Club this Sunday, or movedundercovershould inclement weather intervene

Moe Racing Club also has anumber of activations forthe whole familyatthisSunday's

cup,demonstrating thereisa lot moretoa day at the races than just horses and gambling

Therewill be the usual goings-on in the half hour intervals between races,with music played in marquees,mingling on the lawn, perhaps on the comfortofanunfurled picnic rug, to go with the general hustle and bustle and click-clackof horse shoes trotting around the mounting yard

Packed: Patrons areexpected to flockto Moe Racing Club forthe marquee meeting (2023 crowdpictured).

Stakes: Fashions on the Fieldisset to welcome plentyofglitz andglamour this MoeCup day. File photographs

No 1: Newborough’s Catherine Noy, pictured afterwinning Fashions on the FieldatMoe Racing Club’slast meeting.

Gallerycaféback in business with added bonus

By LIAM DURKIN

COMMUNITY presence will be even stronger at

Latrobe Regional Gallery, as the gallery’s café enters anew era.

The café has laid dormant for acouple of years, much to thefrustration and equal bemusement of gallery visitors.

However, visitors will soon be able to enjoy local hospitality upon scouring the number of highquality artworks on display.

Anew social enterprise has taken on operating the café, and is ready to give locals their coffee fix, along with some delicious delicacies on the side.

‘Mainstreet Café’ will be run by adults with disability and managed by Moe-based not-for-profit Life Skills Victoria.

Life Skills has asimilar café in Moe, and knowing the model works, saw the disused gallery café as the perfect location for its next venture.

Life Skills representatives invited Latrobe City councillors and staff to the launch last month.

Latrobe City Mayor Dale Harriman was on hand to congratulate LifeSkills, notingthe reciprocal benefits the new café will bring to people from all walks of life.

Life Skills BusinessDevelopment Manager Isaac

Copland added that Life Skills participants stood to gain agreat deal from working in the café.

“It means so much,not only for their personal goals but their independence as well and their future goals,” he said.

“They are very eager to get in, work, learn new skills and also potentially get employment out of it which is our main goal here.

“It’s goingtobeanamazingcomplete package café, aunique experience.”

Mainstreet will be operating as both atraining andcommercial café, providing dual benefits for participants.

The commercial reality means patronage is also needed in order to stay in business.

“The main objectiveistotrainand upskill adults with disability but also it’s got acommercial aspect to it, where we would like to sell some coffee and food to the community to help us keep afloat as well,” Mr Copland said.

“We would love the community to get behind us and support us.”

Mainstreet Café is set to open in coming days.

Thosewishing to help the enterprise can express their interest via: https://www.lifeskillsvic.com.au/ mainstreet-cafe

It’s back: The Latrobe Regional Galler ycaféwill open once again, withMoe-based not-for-profit Life Skills Victoria overseeing its operations. The group is pictured with Latrobe Citycouncillors at the launch.

Caffeinated: Latrobe City MayorDale Harriman getshis hands on acoffeefromthe newLatrobe Regional Galler ycaféalongside LifeSkills Victoria Chief ExecutiveKyle Prasser

Readytoserve: Mainstreet Café staffChance,Celina, Emma and manager Rebecca. Photographs:Liam Durkin

Latrobe survivor of the West Gate Bridge disaster

By AIDAN KNIGHT

LAST month marked the 55th anniversary of theWest Gate Bridge disaster, ahorrific event that claimed the lives of 35 workers and injured afurther 17.

One of the survivors is aLatrobe Valley resident.

"I prefer the term 'lucky'," says the man who wishes not to be named due to the distressing nature of the tragedy,

On October 15, 1970, a112-metre section of the bridge suddenly gave way during construction,sending workers and steel girders plummetingmore than 40 metres into the Yarra River and the muddy flats below. The scale of the collapse shocked the nation, leading to sweeping changesinworkplace safety lawsand engineering practices across Australia.

The Latrobe Valley resident had previously workedfor John Holland Construction, and his time as VicRoads Works Manager on the West Gate project led to further stationing as aroads consultant to VictoriaPolice and the Moorabbin Traffic Operations Group.

"I remember it was 11.50am," he tells the Express.

"I was stationed in Sunshineatthe time, muchofmyworkwith VicRoadswas travelling so Ididn't liveanywhereper se,and with John Holland, Ispent time in Tasmania and then Indonesia for nine months."

This last location was for the construction of

the nationalgas plant, and the resident also worked on the Darwin Wharf and the Mackay Harbour.

"The Australian Army engineers, they said, if any number of thingshappened the whole bridge could have gone like apackofcards -I agreewithit. But we (thoseworkingonthe bridge) didn't want to frighten people, or make alaughing stock of ourselves.

"When those piers were built, which is what Istarted out on during the build, Iwanted to knowwhy acoating wasn't goingtoprotect the leather from the salt of the Bass Strait."

The local detailed how fine the concrete cracks were in the bridge, and deteriorated in what he called "concrete cancer", allowingthe bridge to stay expandedand experience rust, weakening the entire structure. There were multiple engineering flawsthat caused the disaster,but the mostprominent oversight wasanadditional weight (of concrete blocks) being placed on two bridge sections in an attempt to make an 11cm height difference flush. This added weightcost lives afterthe steel then buckled, which workers attempted to straighten, and in removing key bolts to do so, gave way underneath them.

Though reluctant to speak publicly about the collapse, he says the lessons from that day have never left the Latrobe resident involved.

The West GateBridge collapseremains Australia’s worst industrial incident.

Amemorial garden now stands beneath the bridge, honouring those who lost their lives.

Govt challenged to support timber industry

FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the government to back some of Australia’s leading forest scientists who support the native hardwood timber industry.

Speaking in federal parliament, Mr Chester said environmental activists had hijacked the debate with "pet scientists" who had been "bought off to promote this religious ideology thatall timber harvesting is bad".

Mr Chester said the bans on native timber harvesting in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia meant more imports were needed to meet local demand.

“Laborhas demonstrated completeand utter contempt for the forest industry in Australia over the past 20 years. Driven by their desperate need to secure Green preferences in the city they have sold out blue-collar workers in regional communities, thousands of jobs have been lost, communities have been destroyed and the regions are less safe because we have lost the equipment and the skilled workforce which we've always relied on during major bushfire events,” Mr Chester said.

“This is all in the name of political science. This has nothing to do with the environment.

“We have aworld-class sustainable native hardwood timber industry in Australia which delivers social, economic, cultural and environmental benefits for our nation, and those timber workers provide invaluable skillsand practical support to their communities during times of natural

Varroa danger down, but beekeepers urged to stay vigilant

AGRICULTURE Victoria is encouraging beekeepers to continue to report varroa mite despite the state transitioning to management of the pest.

Throughout August, large numbers of beehives were moved into almond orchards for pollination. As anticipated, new detections of Varroa have and will continue to occur across Victoria.

The focusisnow on preparing beekeepers to live with the pest whileslowing itsspread.Agriculture

Victoria’s Varroa Development Officers are working in field with beekeepers to ensure any positive loads within the state are well managed to minimise the biosecurity risk.

Under the NationalVarroaMite Response Plan, Varroa development officers are providing guidance directly to beekeepersonhow to manage Varroa mite and appropriately utilise the chemical control options available.

Victorian Chief Plant Health Officer Rosa Crnov stressed the importance of following all relevant processes.

"On September 11, Agriculture Victoria removed statewide border control measures on hives that were previously in place to manage the spread of Varroa destructor into Victoria," Dr Crnov said.

"The changereflects the continuedspread

disasters, particularlybushfires.“The sustainable native hardwoodtimber industry is part of the answer to reducing Australia's carbon emissions, as timberproducts actually sequester carbonin our floorboards, furniture and other products.”

Mr Chester quoted from scientists who he said were experienced in the management of native forests to counter the misinformation which has been spread by environmental activists.

“Some of Australia's leading forest scientists have acknowledged we have theknowledge, the practical skills and the regulatoryframework to sustainablymanageour native forest, including for timber harvesting in small, carefully targeted areas,” Mr Chester said.

“This is not dodgy science from environmental activists who they buy to get acompliant voice and mouthpiece to trump up their unfounded claims; theseare real scientists with peer reviewed papers and years of practical experience.

“Their work has warned against using selective and unbalanced studies, along with rejecting theoreticalclaims in relation to timber harvesting increasing the intensity of wildfire or reducing water catchment yields.

“People and native animals die because of poorly managed forests, and the Labor-Greens aren't just killing industry, they are killing regional communities.”

of Varroa across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia and aligns with thenationalstrategy to slow the spread of Varroa andtransition to management.

"Beekeepers seeking to introduce bees, bee products or used beekeeping fittings into Victoria from any jurisdiction are still required to obtain ahealthcertificate which has been modified to include Varroa related conditions."

After extensive industry consultation and with the expected continued spread of Varroa, AgricultureVictoria determinedinSeptember 2025 that more stringent movement restrictions could no longer be justified.

This reduction in regulatory burden will further supportbusiness continuityfor beekeepers seeking to introduce beesand hivesinto Victoria from jurisdictions where Varroa is present and further support access to pollination services for growers. All beekeepersinVictoria are urged to check their hives and recordtheirinspections,mite testing results and hive movements in BeeMAX. By reporting varroa detections in BeeMAX, all beekeepers will be able to see the latest detections of varroa in Victoria.

Tiny towns given big boost

By AIDAN KNIGHT

VICTORIA’S smallest communities are set for another cash injection, with the Tiny Towns Fund now accepting applications for Round 3.

The fund is aimed at townswith fewer than 5000 residents and is part of the state government’s push to make regional and rural Victoria even better places to live, work, stay and play.

Statetreasurer and Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the new round.

The Tiny Towns Fund forms part of the state government’s$47 billioninvestment in regional andrural Victoria andistargeted at small-scale projects designedtoincrease liveability, encourage visitation and strengthen community participation.

Nearly 350 projects across more than 300 towns have been funded through the firsttwo rounds, includingupgrades to more than 50 community halls as well as improvements to playgrounds and outdoor public spaces. Included in these communities is Walhalla.

The government says many projects have been

delivered by localcontractors and suppliers, providing an additionaleconomic boost to small communities.

Ms Symes said the program was producing visible benefits across regional Victoria.

“From upgraded halls to new playgrounds, these projects are improving how locals live, work and connect in their towns,” she said.

“This fund is making abig difference to our smallest communities -delivering hundreds of projects that attract visitors and bring the community together.”

Member for Macedon and Ministerfor Health Mary-Anne Thomas said communities in her electorate had already seen the impact of the program, describing it as adriver for both local connection and increased visitation. Locals will be keeping an eye on how it affects the township of Walhalla, and if the benefits promised are reliable. Applications for Round 3close Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Program details and eligibility information are available at: rdv.vic.gov.au/tiny-towns-fund

Detail: Original sketches done by aVicRoads consultant from Morwell who worked on the West Gate Bridge prior

From thetime: Design plans from the West Gate Bridge construction, supplied by aLatrobe Valleylocal involved in itsconstruction.

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Where will the electricity come from?

THE Nationals have announcedthey want to remove net zero by the 2050 target andwantto "slow everything down".

One of their main claims is that the rising price of electricity is caused solely by investment in renewables. They have provided no proof of this claim and in fact, according to highly respected investment advising bodies such as Lazards, that claim is untrue.

If the Nationals had their way, they say they would halt renewable energy investment. Unfortunately, they haven't mentioned what they are going to do about the aging coal fired power station problem. The average age of our power stations is north of 30 years. They are in the autumn of their lives and some are literallylimping along. Ninety per cent of them willbeclosed in just nine years'time.Yallourn is due to close in about two-and-a-half years. Therefore, the question is:Whereisour electricity going to come from in the next 10 years? It's apretty simple question.

We are seeing surging demand for electricityfrom things like datacentres and populationgrowth. According to the majorelectricity generators in the National Electricity Market, extendingthe lives of the existing power stationsisout of the question. In fact, the majors are already investing in renewables and energy storage aroundthe country.The are puttingtheir money where their mouths are. Building grid sized electricity generation systems takes years, even decades. Right now, TheNationals have no plan for power station replacement at all. Regardlessofone'senvironmental or political view, we all need electricity. Modern society can'tfunction without it. The owners of our power stations, who are arguably the experts in Australian electricity generation, say that they must build new renewable energy and storage now. We can't afford to mess around. Time is of the essence.

So,where are we going to get our electricity from?

Adrian Cosgriff Traralgon

City first, countrysecond

IT was good of our two prominent women politicians Jacinta Allan and Lily D'Ambrosio to “Grace us with their presence” recently (LatrobeValley Express, 29/10).Itisapity their trains don’t run as smoothly as their words. Ihave had to cancel three appointments in Melbourne due to late disruption on the Gippsland Line in the last six months. And mostly,itseems, due to works in Melbourne taking precedence over our travel.

Oliver Raymond Morwell

Joseph's disinformation

JOSEPH Lis’s letter ('Misinformation or Chrisinformation',28/11) reads like acoal-fired fever dream -equal parts bluster, cherry-picked stats, and Orwellian irony. Let’s clear the smoke. Yes, Australia emits 1.1 per cent of global CO2 But per capita, we’re among the worst offenders. That’s like saying asmall arsonist isn’t responsible becausethe fireisbig.Leadership isn’t about waiting for China -it’sabout doingour part, especially whenwehave the sunniest continent and the tech to harness it.

The ideathatnet-zero equals economic ruin ignores the booming renewablessector, regional

job creation, and the fact that fossil fuel volatility is what’s driving up bills. Gippslandknows transition -we’ve done it before, and we can do it again. Butclingingtocoal whilethe world moves on is like insisting the horse and buggy will outpace high-speed rail.

As for Minister Bowen: you can disagree with policy, but calling him “dishonest” while peddling climate denial is rich. The real “suicide” would be ignoring science, scorning innovation, and leaving ourkids ascorched legacy.

Let’s not mistake loudrhetoric for leadership. Gippsland deserves better.

Brian Burleigh Cowwarr

No way! Really?

HAVING just spentfour weeks with family friends in Traralgon, Iwas totally flabbergasted to hear that council is considering removing 52 carparks within the CBD and replacing them with trees. It makes you wonder what sort of nuffie they have employed there as the town/city planner.

Ispent my time in Traralgon walking, talking, dining and generallyhaving awonderful time with friends who have lived there for more than 50 years. From my observation, Traralgon is abeautiful place, buzzing with vitality, but sadly lacking in carpark space.

Having walked right around the CBD, there is one thing that was veryobvious. it certainly does not need anymore trees!

Removingvaluable and necessary carpark space formoregreenery is totally stupid. You can't park your car up atree!Inmyopinion,this is a left-leaning, Greens ideology. Ithought the Adam Bandt's of this world were banished to Kermit the Frog's pond.

Just imagine the untold damage this will do to local businesses, who relyonthe publictohave close by access to do their shopping.

Who actually thinks of these stupid ideas? With Christmas just around the corner, the streets will be heaving at the seams with local and out-of-town traffic.One of thebusiest and most strangling parts of the CBD, appears to be the pedestrian crossing at the TraralgonPlaza/taxirankentrance and Post Office Place. Wow! What amess that is.

Surely by now, some 'bright spark' within the council should have taken the bull by the horns, and installed aproper stop and walk system that allowspedestrianstocross the road and cars to have access to get through, safely and quickly.

But, maybe that's far too hard to even consider thinking about or even doing. It would be far more 'sensible' to remove 52 carparks.

Anyway, that'sonly my opinion, but rest assured therewould be many, many more who would think along the same lines.

Perhaps Latrobe City Council and its overpaid bureaucrats should spend ratepayers money in a far more sensibleand organised manner. Perhaps it's time for anew town/city planner!

Not longtillChristmas folks. Stay happy and keep smiling.

Oliver 'Shadow' Bergens

Dandenong

No net zero.Nocredibility

THE decision by the federal National Party to abandonnet zerocarbon emissionsby2050has just

madethe Coalitionunelectable for the foreseeable future.

Theyhave offered nothing but avague statement to reduce emissions over the next few years but no detailsonhow this will happen.

If they think nuclear is the answer, then we will not get affordableelectricity by using the most expensive form of generation, which has abuild time of up to 20 years.

Do they think the agingcoal firedpower stations will keep operating until 2050? It is not what AGL, Origin and Energy Australia are saying.

If they think that more gas is the answer, then the local gas price will need to halve to make this affordable. This policy turnaround will not gain one extra vote that they would not already get, as One Nation votersalready preference the Nats and even if PHON do entice some Nats votersaway, the preference flow will always go back to the sitting National party member.

They need to woo voters from the moderate and progressive sideofpolitics if they are to regain government and in fact, thisdecision will probably lose votes in the farming community who are already experiencing the effects of the warming planetand who wouldpossibly like to hostwind and solar farms on their land to drought-proof their farming enterprises by providing an extra income stream.

Theyare also making it impossible for the Liberal Party to win back the city seats that cost them government, thus undermining any chance of the Coalition winning back power for ageneration.

The Nationals have also ignored youngrural people, exemplified by the TV news footage of Young Nationalsleader Perrin Rennie at the national conference being overruled whenheargued for action on climate change, citingrecent destructive weather events.

So why would the Natsdothis?Simply, it's to follow the money.

Their mainfunding base is thefossil fuel industry, with SenatorMat Canavan seemingly being the coal industry spokespersonmasquerading as a Member of Parliament,with many other Nats pollies take their lead from him.

At least there is one bright spot for the Nats and that is that Barnaby is leaving them.

Ibet most Nationals MPs will be quietly celebrating the departure of their most scientifically ignorant, disloyal and shoot-from-the-hipmember ever.

Imust concede he has always been entertaining though.

Dan Caffrey Traralgon

Crunching the numbers

JOHN Gwyther’s letterinthe last issue 'HELE fantasy' (05/11) again expressed his concerns with One Nation’s support for High Efficiency Low Emission (HELE) coal-gas fired power stations as ameans to bridge the 6000 MW energy shortages Australia will face from 2027 onwards.

In it he described my claim of athree-year build time as ‘ludicrous’and estimated that it would take closer to six years. He also questioned my A$4-$6 billion construction cost estimate and suggests a final figure twice that amount.

Perhaps the best starting point to answering these claims is to look at the existing four HELE Australian power stations thatare in operation

in Queensland.Eachofthese took around three years to build: Tarong North power station, rated at 443 MW, commenced construction in 2000 and the plantwas openedin2003atacost of A$650 million. KoganCreek(750MW) commenced in 2004 and enteredservice in 2007 at acostofA$1.2 billion. Milmerran (850 MW) build time 1999-2002, A$1.5 billion, and Callide C(2x405MW)started 1999, finished in 2002/03, A$800 million.

Even as recently as June 2019, Shine Energy Chief Executive Ashley Dodd announced that his company intended to privately raise A$2 billion (!) to build anew HELE power station at Collinsville in Queensland.

So,I think my estimate of the cost to buildHELE in 2025 is reasonable.

In addition, these plants were builtusingexisting Australian knowledge and skills.Iwonder if Mr Gwyther could explain how we somehow had the ability to build these in three years more than 25 years ago, yet despite the advances we have had in project management since then,that it would now take twice that time?

Mr Gwyther expressed aconcern that government money would have to be used to build these. Considering that all of our existing power stations have been funded in this way, and that even the weatherdependent systems have also relied heavily on government subsidies, Iwonder why he is now concerned aboutHELE having access to public funds? Giventhe imminent six GW shortfall of power in our country, Iwould have thought that it was avery wise investment.

Mr Gwyther’s final concern was that whilst he acknowledgedthat HELE emitted less carbon than conventional coal power stations, why would we allow any form of new pollution in ourmidst? I wouldlike to point out to him that CO2 is not a pollutant. It is the building block of life; plants need it in order to thrive and it sustains the food web, as many animals rely on plantsfor their nutrients Ihope Mr Gwyther read the two excellent articles by Philip Hopkins -‘Gasification the next logical step’and ‘Gasification of coal in full focus’ that preceded his letter in last week's Express (Pages 6-7). These articles independently demonstrate thatthe brown coal-gas process HELE depends on is aproven technology thatiscost-effectiveand allows the productionofvaluable by-products e.g. urea, ammonia, magnesiumetc, that would add an additional revenue streams for the power station's operation, as well as create much needed jobs in Gippsland.

Greg Hansford Newborough and 2025 One Nation candidate for Gippsland

Abridgetoo far

IADHOR all things One Nation and its leader, for many reasons, but principally, as George Brandis, (onewhomI am usually loathe to quote), eloquently puts it, "they are an overtly racist party".

Icannotdirect thatcriticism at the local candidate, but he stands culpable for the party he represents.

Igenerallyprefer to refrainfrom commentingon scientific matters, ('HELE fantasy', LVE, 05/11), as they are above my pay grade, but Isuspect they are also above his, evenasa respected former teaching colleague.

The weekly egocentric and delusional Joseph Lis rant would induce eye rolls in most readers Iam

Council all aboard for more busservices

By AIDAN KNIGHT

YALLOURN Ward Councillor StephMorgan has passionately proposeda motiontoLatrobe City Council to overhaul the entire Latrobe City bus network.

Speaking at last month'scouncil meeting, Cr Morgansaidcouncil couldachieve this by writing to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, who had only justmade avisit to Traralgon on PTV business with the Premier aweek earlier.

With Ms Williams'approval,Latrobe Citywould undertake acomprehensive review, including a campaign for community consultation on what minimum requirements and demands locals may have for the bus network across the city, in terms of coverage, connectivity and service hours -particularly in the smaller towns of the municipality.

"Many of my fellow councillors may be aware of Yallourn North and Tyers' perplexing timetable", shesaid, referencing the first and last buses from either suburb failing to line up closely with peak work/study hours, which would be the most logical timetoschedule for, or travel all theway to each suburboneach service.

Cr Morgand em onstrated these fla ws by hypothetically presenting the issuesfaced by commuters travelling fromYallourn North to work 9-5 in Traralgon.

Any such resident would be subjected to arriving to work an hour early, and having to find another means to return home at the end of the day, because the final bus heading back to Yallourn departs Traralgon currently at 4.47pm.

"If you live in Tyers and work in Moe, you can catch a5.30pm bus home -but that terminates in Yallourn North so enjoy your two-and-a-half hour walk to Tyers," she said.

"I put this motion forward because the current network is inadequate for public use.

Further to the motion, Cr Morgan put forward that subject to the findings of the review, funding be allocated in the 2026/27state budget to upgrade infrastructureacross the networktothe required standard. Cr Morgan argued that while there has beenabus timetablereviewundertaken by the state government, it has not seen any changes for alarge part of Latrobe.

Tyers' own Darren Howe saw eye-to-eye on thedebate, raising the unmentioned issue of these new estates forcing residentstooften walk half-an-hour on amajor road without footpaths

to even reach their closest bus stop.

"It's very much the case of 'build it and they will come'," he said to his colleagues. "We need to speak to communityand find out wherethe gaps aretotry and fill it."

Newborough Ward and Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson, always an advocate for the seniors in the community, made sure to add the impact abus stop close to hospital consultation rooms would be for "the oldies, if you will", and the positive impact thatwould have on thehealthofthe ageing population of Latrobe City.

Moe Ward's Adele Pugsley, aV/Line employee by day, took no issue with criticising her employers to better herconstituents, telling her personal perspective on "Yallourn having nothing new to offer", in the recently released timetable.

"It is areal ongoing problem, because you can see on the (Facebook) community noticeboards, that people are calling out for anybody going to Traralgon or Moe at certain times," she continued, referencing asort of 'digital hitchhiking' method becoming commonplace around the major towns of Latrobe City.

"That's great community spirit that people do offerthemalift, but women -oranybody -are puttingthemselves in dangerbyhaving to ask

someone thatthey don't know for alift,just because of gaps in the timetable."

Cr Pugsley, in all fairness to the Department of Transport, acknowledged that in the new timetables, there has been some changes, such as the route Number 1bus running more frequently, but saw that it was "simply not good enough for the other localbuses", and routes numbered 1, 14, and 15, all leaving within aminuteofeach other.

This hasseenCrPugsley in her role as stationmaster at Moe trainstation receiveextensive feedback fromsenior citizens who previously had wider choice to get home from shopping and appointments.

Cr Morgan extended upon her and Cr Gibson's focus on not only the bus services themselvesbut the infrastructure catering to all walks of life, to ensure it becomes truly accessible in aphysical sense of the word.

"The amountofpeople I've seen crouching at abus stop, in the pouring rain or wind, is not okay," Cr Morgan said.

"This motionisabout updating the bus network so everyone who wants to or needs to use the bus can do so, with dignity." There wasnospeakersagainst the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

sure, but last week's, 'The root of all evil', sinks to new depressing and desperate depths, recklessly accusing all and sundry -energy companies, science, thearts, big business,sport andmainstream media, "of corruptionand prostitution", and being "self serving carpetbaggers".

The concept that Joseph's "myths and nonsense" may actually be scientific and verifiable reality, and supported by much of the world, is just abridge too far for one who is outrageously and unscrupulously prepared to accuse challengers of immorality and evil, to shore up his own miserable and outdated beliefsystem, repeated ad infinitum in the Express. And finally Patricia Correa, ('Trend has started', 05/11), if we are "one of the most envious countries in the world", then there is much to be done, for envy is one of the seven deadly sins, and "envy makes the bones rot" (Proverbs, 14:30). Is that what aTreatydoes to you?

John Duck Trafalgar

No say

TO Greg Davies ('Treaty yeah!', LVE, 05/11), Iam one of the seven million Victorianswho had no say in the Treaty,

Idonot like living in adictatorship. The Treaty was achieved with stealth just like the secret visit to the regionbyJacinta Allanand Lily D'Ambrosio recently. Had locals been aware of their-crash visit, BrianMawhinneysuggested they wouldhavegot a hotreceptionwithour thoughts to their claims that they are looking after us ('Amazing grace, 05/11). Did they talk to the workers of Maryvale Paper or Loy Yang? What about the owners of businessesthat have closed? No, they did not have those conversations. Did they hit apothole and scramble their brains? Ihope they had time to see the devastation of our farmlands with solar panel farms and our hills that are alive with windmills. When thisstate was governedbyHenry Bolte, Victoria was the jewelinthe crown, the Valley was alive and thriving. If you do not know Henry, Google him. Sorry, Iamshowing my age -wehad acar industry, we had manufacturing of goods for everyday use, cheap electricity, bountiful employment, unions under control, immigration was needed but it was moderated. You could leave your house unlocked. We were able to buy our own houses. Morwell and Moe were the hub of the Latrobe Valley during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. IagreewithJoseph Lis ('Therootofall evil,

05/11), what apity he could not put all those ideas of climate change and supporters in abox with a bow and toss into space.

Even past supporters likeDick Smith feel that our everyday problems need to be solved rather than a problem thatmay neverhappen, just because those on the money train make prophecies.

Patricia Correa Traralgon

Perception is everything

RON and Anne Camiernailed it (‘Muchmore in Morwell than is madeout’, LVE, 05/11).

Latrobe City has amazing opportunity. There is simply aperception gap.

IgrewupinYallourn North andnow live in Moe Before moving backtoLatrobeCitymyfamily travelled to Port Douglas two, three sometimes four times ayear. What’s real is that Latrobe City has much more to offer.

The Moe Mural Trail-with more than 170 murals and sculptures, is the world's densest. The Latrobe Valley Model Railway Association's world-class layouts. Diversemarkets from Glengarry to Shaw's Arcade. Naturalbeauty. Affordability. Community. Yet the perception of Latrobe City lags behind Port Douglas.

Baw Baw Council cracked this not so secret code. They invested in public toilet facilities at key locations likeToorongo Falls. Simple, but critical must-have infrastructure needed to draw tourists. People simply won’trisk an ‘accident’ and Baw Baw councillors know how important this is. Add their Gardivalia Festival of Gardens held late October. West Gippslanders open up their gardens to the public. Gardens are anothercritical must-havetodrawtourists and boost aregional economy. Gardivalia hasnegligiblecostand is a huge economic success for our neighbouring region.

Latrobe City public is catching on. Perception is everything. Ron and Anne Camier get it. Showcase what is great. Our local cafes and restaurants are getting it by makingtheir toiletsavailable to the public and sharing this on WikiCamps. This principle is ahugelyprofitable strategy used by McDonalds for decades, after all, being RV friendly is the second-most impactful action to boost aregional economyfollowing public toilets (multi-use trails and gardens are third and fourth respectively).

Each of these actions shifts perception and taps into the key economicboosters. Latrobe City people

are recognising that they don’t need to wait for politicians or councillors. They have the power to positively shape Latrobe City’s perception.

It’s people like Ron and Anne showcasing that LatrobeCityismorethan youimagined, that is making areal difference to boosting our economy and creating more jobs.

Damian Andrews

Moe

Aclose up of Chris Bowen

THE finale of thegreat gothic tragi-comedy, Sunset Boulevard,1950, shows themaincharacter, the faded, egomaniac silent film-star Norma Desmond, descending the ornate staircase of adecaying Hollywood mansion to the accompaniment of flash bulbs and vulgar questions about the murdered gigalo found face down in her swimming pool, oblivious to them all as she is finally engulfed by her demented delusions and murmuring: "All right, Mr deMille, I'm ready for me close-up."

Thisneurosis, this madness to which Norma rapidly and ultimately descends into, is perfectly mirrored in the narcissistic psyche of Australia's reality-proof Energy Minister,Chris 'Blackout' Bowen.

The utter stupidity, deep into certifiable insanity, drivingBowen is the manicpursuit of net zero by 2050.

One cannot be but in awe of the self-righteous, pompous, sanctimonious, all-knowing infallibility of Bowen's arrogant persona.

Bowen thus constantly pontificates about a"transitiontonet zero that is happening globally." False, despite spending nearly $3 trillion of taxpayerfunded dollars ayear on this economy-wrecking 'transition', the world is using more coal and gas than ever before in recorded history.

Likewise Bowen's bogus boast that "renewables are the cheapest form of energy" which is clearly contradicted by our ever-rising energy bills. Heaven help us. How can thisglobal warming extremist be in charge of our energy supplies?

Needless to say, we're now suffering the consequences of Bowen's massive stupidity -amixture of wishful thinking, vanity, and total indifference to the dire consequences of destroying aonce great electricity system without having somethingto replace it.

Joseph Lis Morwell

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HOROSCOPES

by JoanneMadeline Moore

May20- May26, 2024

November 10 -November 16,2025

On Monday, Mercury starts reversing through your travel and adventure zones If you are going away (especially interstate or overseas) make sure you double-check your itinerary And (if possible) avoid signing contracts and legal documents until after November 30 On Thursday your ruler, Mars, links up with retro Mercury, so you ll feel physically restless and verbally reckless Some restraint is required, otherwise you could do or say things that you later regret

Stubborn slow-moving Bulls prefer things to proceed smoothly with no sudden surprises along the way However, with Uranus still transiting through your sign, life continues to be a series of ups and downs Singer-songwriter-musician Neil Young (who was born on November 12 1945) observes: As you go through life you ve got to see the valleys as well as the peaks ” This week the focus is on close relationships, conversation and co-operation Feel the love!

With Mercury (your ruling planet) in retrograde mode (from Monday until November 30) resist the urge to over-analyse over-worry overstress and overreact By all means think things through, but avoid getting caught up in an endless, obsessive loop Try to relax and let your creative side express itself On Thursday, your body and mind will feel super amped up so try to burn off excess energy with some vigorous physical exercise and plenty of mental stimulation

This week Mars and retrograde Mercury hook up in your daily routine and wellbeing zones, which encourages you to revise and reboot your work, diet and/or fitness habits

Nutritious food and regular exercise will help you bounce through the week with some extra pep in your Crab step Plus find ways to reduce paperwork and streamline your output But if you don t communicate clearly with work colleagues, then misunderstandings are likely

Hey, Lions remember its Mercury Retrograde season

If you stir up grievances with an old adversary, you could find you ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew!

When it comes to relationship problems avoid quick fixes (especially with family members) You’ll come up with a satisfactory solution if you think things through and act on your hunches Tune into the peace-loving influence of Venus as you learn to smile sweetly forgive and forget

On Monday, Mercury turns retrograde and – for you –education, communication, computers and travel will be especially affected So, expect some of the following – dodgy deadlines delays disruptions mix-ups misunderstandings backflips and breakdowns; reversals and recalls A calm, careful, well-balanced Libran approach will see you through Jupiter encourages you to shine brightly in the workplace, as you show others what you are capable of

Is an ongoing financial problem bugging you big time? A combination of clever research and old-fashioned hard work will lead to a smart solution that ticks all the boxes From Monday onwards, retrograde Mercury challenges you to reboot your thinking, revise your strategy and devise a practical plan With the Sun and Venus both visiting Scorpio its your time to sparkle and shine socially as you charm the cynics persuade the critics and dazzle the doubters

Most Sagittarians are happy glass-half-full kind of folk so Mercury Retrograde doesn t usually throw you You re used to being disorganised and love it when plans change at the last minute! And you prefer to focus on the positives This Mercury retrograde (in your sign) is a good time to do anything with a re in front of it revise rehearse review remember return recover and reconnect – especially involving your appearance and personal projects

(Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Don t become so focused on the busyness and miniature of day-to-day life that you lose sight of the bigger picture Look towards the horizon! Reviewing and resetting longterm goals, dreaming ambitious dreams and making time for meditation contemplation and/or relaxation are the secrets to a successful week Beyond that, your motto for the future is from birthday great, singer-songwriter Neil Young: “Theres something ahead worth fighting for ”

(Jan 20 - Feb 18)

This week Mars and retrograde Mercury activate your hopes-and-wishes zone, so it’s a good time to reflect on your goals and dreams for the future Do they need to be reviewed, revised and rebooted? Then its time to be proactive about making positive changes and Thursday is the best day of the week to start Be inspired by singer-songwriter Neil Young (who turns 80 on Wednesday): “One new feature or fresh take can change everything ”

Mercury (your ruler) turns retrograde on Monday It’s the planet of clear thinking, communication (talking, texting writing) transport travel commuting commerce computers media and the internet So its not a good time to gossip; sign contracts; start a job or business; buy a phone, computer, car or home; launch a website; install new software; go on an important business trip or embark on a big holiday Be patient and wait until after November 30

(Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Mercury starts reversing through your career zone on Monday so relations with a work colleague client or customer could be challenging Over the next three weeks, smart Fish folk will pick battles very carefully and choose words very wisely With Uranus spending the last few months in your education zone, stay curious about the world around you Be inspired by birthday great modernist painter Georgia O Keeffe: “Happiness is temporary but interest is continuous ”

WUTTRICH Street, Moe is ashort street joining Hennessey St to Brock St.

It was named after Leon Wuttrich who was born at sea between Africa and Australia in May 1854. Hisparents were Swiss and first tookupland near Geelong.

WhenLeon was 18-years-old the family movedto Hazelwood North, and then moved to Moe in 1903. The first property they purchased was on the land now occupied by the sewerage ponds. They later sold this property and purchasedland at Westbury on what was commonly calledHennessy’s Hill. It was also known as 'The Point' because of the lay of the land which overlooked the Moe swamp and the Latrobe River. Leon named the property Coolangatta and lived there until his death in 1938.

He married Ellen Mary Ruby on April 3, 1895 and the couple had four children: Melina who died at eight-and-a-half months, Cosette, Fred (who died of appendicitis in 1915) and Eric.

Over time, Leon purchased other properties as well as taking on other ventures.

He joined with Henry Robinsontobuild the Glen Ellen private hospitalinMooreStin1922, the first hospital in Moe, which later became aBush Nursing Hospital. He also built abakeryinMoe. He was on the board of the Moe Dairy co-operative, served on the Moe Mechanics Institute Committee and the Moe Recreation Reserve Committee and was amember of the Australian Natives Association.

Leon wasalsoactive politically, being amember of the People’s Party, afarmers’ group formed to support the Liberal and Country Partysideof politics.Hewas well known for planting trees and both he and his wife were keen flower gardeners.

Residents of the area may recall the tree lined section of the Walhalla road that ran through his property for aperiod of time before the road was put through over the hill.

Information and photos provided by the Moe & District Historical Society.

Alilypond on the Moe West Roadisalso attributed to Leon. He died at the age of 84, was cremated at Springvale and his ashes spread under the trees he had planted at Westbury.

Another change in local newspaper game

By AIDAN KNIGHT

MORWELL'S longest-running newspaper delivery route will end nextmonth, with the Morwell Newsagencyannouncingitwill cease all home deliveries from Monday, December 8, 2025 after more than acentury of service.

from the newspapers are expected to contact householdsinthe coming days, and the Burgesses urged customers to “make sure they offer you a good start-up deal”. Subscribers whoalready pay the Herald Sun or The Age directlyshould see their deliveries continue as normal under the new arrangement.

Owners Ray and Jeanette Burgess, who have run the Commercial Road shop for 32 years, told customers in aletter last week that declining readership and shrinking profit margins had left the business with no choice but to withdraw from the delivery arm.

MY husband Neville Lloyd Hydepassed away while Iwas in hospital.

“It is with sadnessand disappointment that we report to you that we will be ceasing delivery of your newspaper,”the couple wrote, thanking customers for their loyalty over more than three decades. Thefinaldelivery will mark the endof more than 100 yearsofcontinuous delivery across six different owners.

The Burgesses said two key factors forced the decision: asteep drop in the number of households receiving adaily newspaper, and changes to the distribution modelthat haveseen the Herald Sun and The Age take an increasing share of delivery revenue, leaving the service commercially unviable.

While the delivery round is ending, the shop itself will continue operating.

“Please note that our shop in CommercialRoad is not closing, so we wouldlovetosee you pick up your paper from us,” they told customers, encouraging locals to continue dropping in for achat.

Both the HeraldSun andThe Age are arranging anew distributor,and the newsagency saidithopes deliveries willcontinuewithoutinterruptiononce the handover occurs.

However, customers who currently pay the Morwell Newsagency directly will need to set up anew account with the publishers. Representatives

Iwas unable to do my special eulogy. As we walked hand-in-hand, back down the isle of the Presbyterian Church, Moe the Reverend StephenDeRoon pronounced that we be 'Mr and Mrs Nifty Neville and Susanne Hyde'. Ihad never heard of aNifty before accepting the former,most honourable proprietor of New South Wales, the honourable Nifty Neville Wran.His colleagues, friends, family and workmates called him this. So to you, my husband, named Nifty by his workmates, friendsand family, and yes -me. For over 70 years of our marriage and prior, my Nifty delivered the Coles New World recipe books to many businesses in Morwell and the Express to businesses in town. Love you my Nifty. Susanne Hyde Morwell

The man himself: Leon Wuttrich had aprolific career serving manyMoe communitygroups

Insight: TheOriginal Walhalla Road alongthe Wuttrich property

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RETURN TO PARADISE

JAMIE DURIE’S FUTURE HOUSE

Nine, Tuesday, 8.30pm

ABC TV, Saturday, 7 30pm

This local DeathinParadisespin-off faced serious competition at the Logie Awards this year, but came out ahead of Bump TheNewsreaderand TheTwelveto win Most Outstanding Drama Series so detective Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) and co must be doing something right Despite plans to be back in the UK Mack is reluctantly still in Dolphin Cove trying to work out if she can put her heart on the line and tell her ex-fiancé Glenn (Tai Hara pictured with Samson) how she feels In the meantime theres plenty of seemingly impossible murder cases to solve, starting with the discovery of a poisoned scientist on a shark research facility s runaway boat

Wednesday, November 12

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

PORTRAIT

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ABC TV,Sunday, 8pm

This captivating competition series is likeacross between Anh’sBrushwith Fameand TheGreatAustralianBakeOff.Ineachinstalment,nine amateur or professional artists havefour hours to createaportrait of awell-known face. Theirworkisthen judged by artexperts, who ultimately choose oneto haveacommission hunginCanberra’s National Portrait Gallery. This week’s sittersinclude GardeningAustraliastalwart CostaGeorgiadis, actor Talijah Blackman-Corowa(BlackSnow)and stand-up comedianCelia Pacquola (pictured).Hostedbyaward-winning actor MirandaTapsell (TopEndBub) and flame-haired funnyman Luke McGregor,it’sfascinatingonevery level.

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R) 10.50 Classic Countdown Extras.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National PressClub

Address 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s HomeDelivery.(PG,R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

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

7.30 7.30

8.00 Hard Quiz (PG)

8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro. 9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.30 Guy Montgomery’sGuy Mont Spelling Bee(NZ) (PG,R)

10.15 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 YouCan’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 GrandDesigns. (PG,R) 1.00 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PG,R) 11.05 Billy Connolly:Made In Scotland. (Mal,R) 12.00 BBC NewsAtTen. 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The BlackDeath With DanSnow.(Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 SevenNewsWithAlexCullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 TheChase 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael PalinInVenezuela (Premiere) Michael PalinvisitsVenezuela

8.30 Reckless. (Premiere, Mdls) Twosiblings stage acoverup. 9.35 Scotland’sPoshest Train: Alan Cumming (R) Presented by Alan Cumming 10.30 SBS World NewsLate. 11.00 IAmScrooge. (Ma) 11.55 Headhunters.(MA15+av,R) 2.30 Looking ForRembrandt.(PGa, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller.(PGa, R) 4.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PG)

7.30 RFDS (Mad) Amediation attempt takes aturn forthe worse.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawfordare joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits. 10.30 Chicago Fire (Mav) The team responds to acrisis at acommunity centre 11.30 TheAmazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Harry’sPractice. 8.00 MillionDollar Minute 9.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 9.30 NBC Today Noon BetterHomes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 Sydney Weekender 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s

8.15

(2011,PGa, Samoan) 10.20 Ali And Ava. (2021, Mal) 12.05pm

(2021,Mav) 2.15 The

Copperfield. (2019,PGav) 4.25 RBG. (2018,PG, R) 6.15 TheCaine Mutiny. (1954,PG, R) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000,MA15+s, R) 10.25 InfiniteSummer. (2024,PG) Midnight The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 2.15 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964,MA15+v) 4.10 The Movie Show. 5.20 RBG. (2018,PG)

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 BudgetBattlers. (PGl) Hosted by Jess Evaand Norm Hogan.

8.40 Australian Crime Stories: TheInvestigators: Uncovering Evil. (Madv) Looksinside the harrowing investigationthatexposedone of Victoria’smost dangerous predators.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Parole.

11.30 Resident Alien. (MA15+a)

12.20 Tipping Point.(PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Landscaper-turned-TV-hostJamie Durie (pictured) puts hismoney wherehis mouth is in this new series that aims to tackleAustralia’s housing crisis with savvy design, innovative buildi th dd it l imp rec pro ma Pitt Du par tha bu she “I k Du out 3D ho the Bay in j mo als thr fac tap hu we pro tra rev sus ho ilding methodsand environmental pactfront of mind.Having cently completed the decade-long ocess of constructinganoff-grid asterpiece in twater, NSW, urie promised rtner Ameka athewas “done ilding”, but e laughed, knowbetter” urie sets t to D-print a use on eir Byron y farm ustthree onths, while ofollowing ree families cing council red pe, financial rdles and wild eather in the ocess of fastckingtheir own volutionary stainable mes

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today 9.00 TodayExtra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’sWho In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour.(R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9NewsAfternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R)

6.00 10 News+. HostedbyDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by GrantDenyer 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by MelTracina. 8.45 TheCelebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As morning breaks, breakfast provestobea wakeup call for the faithful as thetraitors strikeagain. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 10.35 10 News+. (R) 11.30 TheLateShowWith

Thursday,November 13

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00

IWas Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PG, R) 3.25 Home Delivery.(PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Childrens Programs. 6.40pm Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society 10.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.29 NITV Weather 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. (Retur n) 9.30 MOVIE: Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Mor ning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow.(Ma,R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 EuropesGreatest Train Jour neys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: San Sebastian And The Basque Country (PGa) Eva Longoria visits the Basque Country

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds The First Irish Diaspora. (PG) The Irish spread from Europe to America, joining revolutions and shaping history

9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters aformer social work client enslaved by acriminal gang.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav)

1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v,R)

4.25 Home Of The Year:Scotland. (R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Late Session. 2.30 Bamay 2.55 Insight. 3.55 News. 4.00 WorldWatch 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 HistorysGreatest Mysteries. (Retur n) 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Kabul. Midnight Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 12.10pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, Malv,Hungarian, English, French) 2.25 The Orator.(2011, PGa, Samoan) 4.30 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PGa) 8.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, Malsv) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) Justin gives Leah some space.

8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) Ashow of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. Featuring an array of performers from across the globe including the HM Royal Marines Bands.

10.30 AustraliasMost Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av,R) Explores life behind bars.

11.30 Gatecrashers. Takes alook at the week of racing.

12.30 Life. (Malsv,R)

1.30 HarrysPractice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

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

8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm, R) Robotic surgery could offer aformer professional ballerina asecond chance to dance.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R) Nightshift staffdeal with drunkenness in the cubicles. The victim of adog attack might have atooth in the wound.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 BelieversVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00

Friday,November 14 ABC TV (2)

6am Mor ning Programs. 11.00 The Following Events AreBased On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv,R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader.(Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PGl, R) 3.25 Home Delivery.(PG, R) 3.55 GrandDesigns. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

while closing in on Honoreskillers.

9.25 HardQuiz. (PG, R) Hosted by TomGleeson.

9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R) Hosted by Julia Zemiro. 10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

Silent Witness. (Mav,R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Storms From Above. (PG) Looks at storms and

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley (PG, R) Nick Knowles travels from the souther ntip of Death Valley to Death Valley Junction.

9.25 The Scottish Island That WonThe Lottery (PG, R) Follows islanders who won the lottery

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+as, R) 11.45 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av,R) 1.55 Tutankhamun. (PG, R) 3.00 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Childrens Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 HardQuiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Dating Amber.(2020, Mals) 11.55 Wide Sargasso Sea. (1993, Ms) 1.45pm RBG. (2018, PG) 3.35 Murder Party.(2022, PGad, French) 5.35 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bour ne. (2016, Mav,R)Anassassin is forced out of hiding when one of his old allies uncovers information about his past. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) Adriver gets sleepy and goes bush. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 Healthy,Wealthy &Wise. (PG, R)

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 David AttenboroughsAsia: The Arid Heart. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Force Of Nature: The Dry 2. (2024, Mal) When awoman goes missing during ahiking retreat, two federal agents head into the mountains hoping 11.00 Law &Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av,R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30

Saturday, November 15

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer.(R) 7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer.(R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Maigret. (Mv,R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa, R) 3.10 SignatureChoir &SS0. (PG) 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.50 Australian Story.(R)

6.25 IWas Actually There: Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax. (PGs, R) Looks at the abduction of asinger 7.00 ABC News. Alook at the top stories of the day

7.30 Retur nToParadise. (Retur n, PGav) Mackenzie investigates the suspected murder of ascientist whoisfound dead on arunaway boat.

8.30 Vera (Mav,R)Vera investigates the death of agrandmother.An emergency call on the night of the murder and the disturbed state of her home suggest she may have been abducted by someone she knew 10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Looks at the lives of awealthy late Victorianfamily.

10.55 Bergerac. (Mv,R)Anex-cop is asked to investigate amurder 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Childrens Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 HardQuiz Kids. 8.00 Harry

8.40 Chopped Junior 9.25 Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary 10.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Undiscovered Vistas. 2.20 Nula. 2.50 Stompem Ground. 3.20 Supreme Team. 4.20 Stompem Ground: Pearl Smith. 4.25 4.30 Homesteads. 5.00 6.00 Amplify 6.30 News. 6.40 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 10.15 Late Programs.

6am Mor ning Programs. 10.55 Shepherdess. (PGl, R) 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.25 France 24. 12.55 Soccer Australian Championship. Round 6. Avondale FC vPreston Lions FC. 3.00 Soccer.Australian Championship. Round 6. Wollongong Wolves vMarconi Stallions FC. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGav,R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 ARoyal Guide To (Retur n) Looks at the history of the royal family in Scotland.

8.25 AYear At Kylemore Abbey (PG) Christmas comes to Kylemoreand the kitchen team prepares some festive treats. 9.25 1967: Summer Of Love. (PGads, R) Acelebration of 1967. 10.20 Reckless. (Mdls, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv,R) 2.00

4.00

Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Mor ning. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. (R)

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Mor ning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day and 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australias Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy,Wealthy &Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv,R)

invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.

10.25 MOVIE: M3GAN. (2022, Malv) Alifelikeprototype doll tur ns deadly Allison Williams, Violet McGraw 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 HarrysPractice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 ItsAcademic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6am Mor ning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 12.30 Great Australian Detour.(PGl, R) 1.00 Cybershack. (Retur

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, Mav,R)Anancient superhuman takes vengeance on the moder n world. Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Shahi. 10.00 MOVIE: Blue Beetle. (2023, Mav) Amysterious scarab gives aman powers. Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza. 12.20 AustraliasTop Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.10 Cybershack. (PG, R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Jour ney Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps Romano and his wife Iris, who moved to Australia over 30 years ago and in 2010settled in Maroubra. 8.40 Ambulance UK. (Ml,R) Paramedics respond to calls regardinganattempted suicide and an 81-year-old who has fallen offhis mobility scooter 9.55 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa)Looks at the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 10.55 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv,R)

11.55 FBI. (Mv,R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power 6am

WorldWatch. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon Tiny Beautiful Things. 12.35 Island. 3.00 News. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.05 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Impossible Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session. 11.00 Snowpiercer 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 9.25 The Movie Show 10.00 For AFew Dollars More. (1965, Mv) 12.25pm Animalia. (2023, Ma, French, Arabic, Berber) 2.05 River Plate. (1956, PGa) 4.15 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, Mv) 6.40 Brief Encounter (1974, PGa) 8.30 The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+v) 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Noon Animal Rescue. 12.30 Hor nby: AModel Empire. 1.30 2.00 Better Homes. 4.30 Harrys Practice. 5.00 Horse Racing. The Newcastle 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The YorkshireVet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73,64)

6am Mor ning

Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Dippers Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Womens. Finals Series. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Womens. Finals Series. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No WayHome. (2021, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.15 MOVIE: Bonnie Prince Charlie. (1948) 1.40pm MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 3.40 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country.(1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Space Cowboys. (2000, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Morning Programs.

3pm Basketball. WNBL. University of Canberra Capitals vSydney 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: The Nut Farm. (2024, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Five Armies. (2014, M) 10.20 The Winter King. 11.30 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island Games. 2.35 MOVIE: MA15+) 4.20 Late Programs.

FACTS about Regional Newspapers:

•“Thereiscontinued strongdemand(andpassion)for theprinted productinrural andregionalAustralia.”

•“Audiencesoverwhelmingly view aprinted copy of their newspaper as an essentialservice fortheir community.”

Sunday,November 16

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6am Mor ning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gold Stars: The Story 4.10 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Rallye Du Maroc. Highlights. 4.40 Going Places. (R) 5.10 R) 5.20 Bonsai. (R) 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (PGavw,R)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6am Mor ning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.10 PGan, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Blue Mountain Tardis. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year (PG) Heat three features an array of unique talent.

8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) Jolyon makes alife-changing discovery 9.45 Retur nToParadise. (PGav,R)Ascientistisfound dead on arunaway boat.

10.40 AnhsBrush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor.(Final, PG, R) 3.25 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Revenge. (M) President Kennedys body arrives back in Washington.

8.25 Secret Letters Of Mary, Queen Of Scots. Traces the story of how codebreakers deciphered acache of coded letters written by Mary,Queen of Scots.

9.35 Kar nak: The Largest Temple In The World. (R) Takesalook at Kar nak, one of the most important temple complexes in ancient Egypt.

10.35 Odysseus Retur ns. (PG, R) 11.35 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R) 3.45 Craft It Yourself. (R) 4.40 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK WorldEnglish News Mor ning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Childrens Programs. 6pm Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh 9.20 Abbott Elementary 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. WomensBig Bash League. Match 12. Adelaide Strikers vPerth Scorchers. 1.30 Cricket. WomensBig Bash League. Match 13. Melbour ne Stars vMelbour ne Renegades. From CitiPower Centre, Melbour ne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Inter national. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 8.55 Lip Reading The Royals. (Ma) Takes alookatpivotal moments of drama, tension and humour in recent British Royal history

10.25 The Day Diana Died. (PGa) Looks at the 24 hours after Princess Dianasdeath.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Sandown 500. Day 2. Highlights. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Escape To The Country 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hor nby: AModel

7.00

TEN (10, 5)

6am Mor ning Programs. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 Next Stop. 11.00 Fishing Aust. 11.30 Drive TV:LaunchPad 12.00 ExploreTV. (R) 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.00 Budget Battlers. (PGl, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Paper Planes. (2014, G,

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.10 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) When Katesmum,Mel,invites herself to move in, Kate and Sean hatch aghostly plan. 8.40 FBI. (Mav,R) The team tracks down aserial killer after the bodies of multiple women arefound. 10.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.45 Fashionista. 2.55 Jeopardy! 5.00 Fashionista. 5.10 WorldWatch. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 3. Evening session. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Murri vKoori Interstate Challenge. U-16 Boys. 3.35 Stompem 4.00 The Point. 5.00 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.05 AThousand Lines. (2022, Madls, German) 11.45 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.(1966, Mav) 3pm Sun Children. (2020, PGadlv,Farsi) 4.50 Bonneville. (2006, PGa) 6.30 Pond. (1981, PGalv) 8.30 PGalv) 10.35 (1982, Mav) 12.40am Late Programs.

7.00 The Golden Bachelor (Final, PGa) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Mikey Rainsford. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Mikey Rainsford. 11.10 Mobsters. (Madv) 12.05 WorldsMost Dangerous Prisoners. (Malv,R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believers 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Jour ney 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Find My Country House NZ. 10.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) Noon Tennis. Billie Jean Brazil. 6.00 Getaway 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 9GEM (92,81) 7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm 3.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Nashville. Hlights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Retur ns. (1992, M) 10.05

4.00

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7.45 Mrs BrownsBoys. 8.30

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Monday,November 17

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7,6) TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mor nings. 10.00 Take 5WithZan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.30 Vera. (Mav,R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00

QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia ZemirosHome Delivery.(PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 HardQuiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Peter Garrett. (R)

8.30 Annabel CrabbsCivic Duty: Disruption. (M) Alookatthe early days of Parliament House.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 IWas Actually There. (Final, Ml, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Childrens Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. (Premiere) 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Shepherdess. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think YouAre? 8.30 Trans And Pregnant. 9.20 MOVIE: Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Mor ning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 EuropesGreatest Train Jour neys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bill BaileysVietnam Adventure. (PG) Bill Bailey arrives in Ho Chi Minh City

8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr Ladies And Gentlemen, Meet George. (PG) John FKennedyJr launches George magazine.

9.20 Jimmy CarrsILiterally Just Told You. (M) Comedic game show

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Man Who Died. (Retur n, MA15+a)

11.35 ACriminal Affair.(MA15+s, R)

1.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 2.25 Craft It Yourself.(R) 3.20 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.30 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK WorldEnglish News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The WorldTonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Faithless. 1.30 In My Own World. 2.20 Stutter School: Untold Australia. 3.25 Historys Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.50 WorldWatch 5.45 TheFood That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 Travel Man. 8.00 Beach Volleyball. World Cships. Evening session. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, Mlns, Italian) 1.50 On Golden Pond. (1981, PGalv) 3.50 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PGal) 5.40 Emu Runner (2018, PGadlv) 7.30 Resistance. (2020, Mav) 9.45 The Conformist. (1970, MA15+a, Italian, French) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Mor ning Show.(PG) 12.00 SevensNational News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away (PGs)

7.30 Working Class Man. (M) Looks at rocker Jimmy Bar ness hit book Working Class Man and the next chapter in his life.

9.30 The Rookie. (Mav) The team has mixed feelings when afamiliar face returnshoping to prove himself.

10.30 S.W.A.T (Mv) The team faces an extremist cell.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Luke Perry (Ma, R) Alookatthe death of Luke Perry

12.30 Girlfriends Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

1.30 Travel Oz. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning

Programs. 10.30 Better Homes. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 2.00 Weekender 2.30 Hor nby: AModel Empire. 3.30 Harrys Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To TheCountry 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning

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6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Mor ning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor.(Final, PGa, R) 1.45 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News After noon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.40 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv,R)AnAmerican reporter travels to the Australian Outback to meet an eccentric tour guide. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer (Mv) McCall and Bayani go undercover

12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 BelieversVoice Of Victory (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Building Icons. 2.00 WorldsGreatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow 3.30 MOVIE: Trents Last Case. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 ShakespeareAnd Hathaway 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) Aweeklytonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring amonologue roasting thenewsofthe week. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav,R)Torres puts his futureatstake by confronting the man who tormented his family when he was achild. 10.40 10sLate News. Coverage of news, sport and weather 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mor nings.

7MATE (73,64) 6am Shopping. 8.00 IFish. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon

Programs. 1pm Boating. Circuit Drivers Cship. 2.00 Supercars Cship. Sandown 500. Hlights. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Wedding Crashers. (2005, M) 12.10am Veronica Mars. 1.20 The Vampire Diaries. 3.10 Supernatural. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Late Programs.

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6am Mor ning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav,R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 EuropesGreatest Train Jour neys. (PGv,R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Julia ZemirosHome Delivery (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 HardQuiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 When The WarIs Over (Premiere, PG)

8.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Amateur musicians play apiano in Leeds City Station.

9.20 The Art Of. (PG)

9.45 The Assembly (PG, R) 10.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Annabel CrabbsCivic Duty.(M, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Great British Railway Jour neys: Witham To Saffron Walden. (PGl) 8.30 Who Do YouThink YouAre? Anna Maxwell Martin. Anna Maxwell Martin explores her roots.

(Ml, R) Looks at Australia in the 1970s. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Families Like Ours. (Premiere, Mal) 12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R) 2.15 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 3.20 Craft It Yourself. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay.(R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Childrens Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory 9.15 Super Shark Highway 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away 8.00 Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande join their co-stars and surprise guests to perform songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good 10.00 Murder In ASmall Town. (Mav) The team searches for two kidnapping victims. 11.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society (Masv) New details of the gangsnight unfolds. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger (2021, Mav,R)Jessica Morris. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair 7.30 Taronga: WhosWho In The Zoo: Seal Survey. (PG) 8.30 Jamie DuriesFuture House. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Jamie Durie. 9.40 Beyond The Build. (Premiere) Bec and George create their dream home.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Wild Cards. (Mv)

12.00 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Madlv) 1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 BelieversVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Mor ning. 12.00 MOVIE: TwoChefs And AWedding Cake. (2023, G, R) Francesca Bianchi, Caitlin McCarthy 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News After noon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News. 6am Mor ning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer

7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Final, Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take alook at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts down ateam of killers. 10.40 10sLate News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mor nings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Homicide. 2.10 Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.40 WhereAre YouReally From? 3.10 Curious Australia. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 5. Evening session. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Emu Runner (2018, PGadlv) 10.20 Resistance. (2020, Mav) 12.30pm One Night In Miami (2020, Mals) 2.40 The Movie Show 3.15 One Life. (2023, PGalv) 5.20 Mary Shelley.(2017, PGals) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, Mv) 9.35 Doppelganger.(2023, MA15+s, Polish) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Our Law 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Water Worlds. (Premiere) 8.30 ProBull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harrys Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To TheCountry 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 ShakespeareAnd Hathaway 3.00 Antiques Roadshow 3.30 MOVIE: The Fallen Idol. (1948) 5.30 YorkshireAuction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Crazy,Stupid, Love. (2011, M) 12.05am Veronica Mars. 1.15 The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Supernatural. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30

alk Reel Talk

IN the latest edition of Reel Talk, sports reporter Blake Metcalf-Holt (who has asecond tax filenumber forhis rental account at Future Flicks Moe) is back yet again with newsroom court jester Aidan Knight to tackle afilm so unhingedit feels like it was reverse-engineered in a lab designed by acommittee of Nicolas Cage clones, three malfunctioning John Travolta animatronics, and whatever energy drink powered 90s action cinema.

This week’s rewatch: Face/Off (1997), the action blockbuster that proves subtlety was absolutely not invited to set.

Blake Metcalf-Holt: Anydad’s favourite movie. So ridiculous, it has to be seen to really, and truly, be appreciated. The 90s of it all in Face/Off comes from its two leads, and while it flips the typicalexpectations of whatits movie stars present, this is still prime Nic Cage time. Despite being the mellow man for a majority of its runtime, this movie stands on his shoulders,but also wholly provides whacko humour only found in this era of film, and mindbogglingdirection in terms of who they got to help the insanity of this concept.

Aidan Knight: Straight out of the gate -this film feels wacky. It takes itself so seriouslyinit'sabsurdity, which is half the fun, but not everybody finds an appeal in films directedbybehavioural psychologists studying the long-term effects of overacting and unlimited stunt budgets. Face/Off is immensely fun, but it’s not afilm for viewers seeking realism or restraint.

BMH: Thefact that amovietitled Face/Off, as ridiculous as it is, managed to secure famed action director John Woo is an achievement in itself.While some would likely still enjoy the antics pushed forward by Cage and Travolta,the life that is shot into this (particularly in the final act) through its ballstothe wall fight sequences and action set pieces keep you high enough all the way through to the end credits. Ithink any type of person can at minimum tolerate aviewing of Face/ Off due to it not taking itself too seriously, if at all, and due to the pacing set by one

of Hong Kong’s finest filmmakers within this vein of movie -even if at the time it felt alittle beneath him to attach himself to thisHollywood flick.

AK: NicCageinany villain role is always immense fun -hecommits so much to the bit, and is so expressive in his face and the way he contortsit- like awatered down Jim Carey with more range. It could be argued this is one of Travolta's worst performances; however, it feels somewhat forced at times, even for him, the guy who played Woody in Wild Hogs.It's kind of like the boy-movie equivalent of Freaky Friday,and they just don'tmake films this absurd this good anymore. Travolta doesa better job of acting as the other character (when they swap faces), but Cage does the work in the first third of the movie to set this up -establishing the kooky character to be recognisable withadifferent face. It's chaotic, and it wastes no time in showing this.There's no lead-up to aplot twist, revealing amovie you didn't expect, like equally ridiculous films such as From Dusk Till Dawn did to get audiences.

BMH: The dynamic has to be there from thetwo leads, and it well and truly is. Just that idea alone to have some of the most recognisable and ‘meme-able’ movie stars and have them both attemptimpressions of each other for an entire runtime is hilarious from the pitch alone. It makesit even better that they both succeed. Cage, from the moment he stepped in front of a camera, has had awhiff or even pungent gift for the art of overacting (especially around this time andwithmovieslike Snake Eyes and The Wicker Man coming up soon after), and Travolta doesn’t shy awayfrombeing grandiose either. This film serves aliteral Uno reverse card for the two actors. Danny from Grease turns into aderangedsadist, while H.I. from Raising Arizona becomes the everyday man of everyday men. Travolta is given the spacetoshine bright, but even in smallhits(the beginningofthe movie), Cage still makes me wheeze like no other. Put simply, it’s the movie of all time for overacting.

AK: Youwatch Travolta playCage

playing Travolta, and suddenly you question the entire concept of acting. It's best described as 'macho melodrama', but it's enough of its own spoof to be enjoyed by anyone, and I'm sure there is an audience out there who can watch this without even asense of humour, and purely as an action movie. It is the supporting cast who keep it from becoming afull-blown parody, however, with Joan Allen and Alessandro Nivola keeping it grounded enough to toe this fineline of great action drama and ingenious comedy, which has put it in aleagueofits own to become such acultclassic.

BMH: Besides the adrenaline shot you get every time the action takes the forefront and anything Cage and Travolta do, the elements of the story doesn’t proivde much gravitation for the audience. The family dynamics showcased are pretty laughable,but giventhe circumstances they’re thrown into Ican give them apass, and that goes along with the logic of the movie itself. If you really think about it alittle more in depth, it makes it hard to wrap your headaround the physics and science of it all. Travolta clearly has abiggerbody than Cagebut the movie makes the case that they make like-forlike switches. Having said that, Face/Off is still agreat time,evenifthere’s alevel of buy-in required from the get go.

AK: Ultimately,Face/Off is best enjoyed as the cinematicequivalent of comfort food: greasy, excessive, and so shamelessly indulgent that you can’t help but go back for seconds. And honestly? There's akind of magic in seeing twoactors give 110 per cent to apremise that should not workbut absolutelydoes.It’s chaotic, alittle camp, and cathartic in all the right ways.

BMH: ★★★☆ ☆

AK: ★★⯪☆ ☆

Face/Off is rated MA15+ for violence, strong language, and other mature themes. The film can be streamed now on Disney+

Enough is enough, Morwell talks tough on crime crisis

By KATRINA BRANDON

LET'S flip the switch.

Those were the words Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections and Crime PreventionDavid Southwick sharedatacommunity safety forum in Morwell last Thursday (November 6).

More than 100 people attend ed the event hostedbyMember for MorwellMartinCameron at MorwellRSL Sub-Branch, includingLatrobe City Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson and two other local councillors.

The families of late Morwell Indigenous leader Kaiden Morgan-Johnston and elderly gentleman Harry Wright were present.

Wanting to hear whatthe community hadtosay, Mr Cameron and Mr Southwick held the event to listen to communities affected by relentless crime sweeping the Latrobe Valley.

“We all know the issues that we are experiencing at the moment,” Mr Cameron said.

“Not only here in the Latrobe Valley, but right around the state, with acrime crisis, with youth crime, with individuals impacting family laws.

“We've got alot of work to do and aprocess to get through to change afew things here in the state of Victoria, so familiesdon't pay the ultimateprice by losingaloved father(such as Harry Wright) or aloved son (such as Kaiden). That's the bottom line for me.

“When this stuff starts to happen, we need to have achange.”

Handing over to Memberfor the Eastern Victoria Region MelinaBath, she acknowledged local leadersdoing allthey could in difficult circumstances trying to make adifference.

Mr Southwickthen jumpedstraight into the issue at hand.

“We must not stop until we fix the mess that we're in, both here in Morwell and across the state,” he declared.

“It is victims that are forgotten,and we know, no matter what, when things like this happen in your life, it remains with you forever. It is about time that governments acknowledge that, support that and give you everybit of assistance, because it doesn't stop when the crime happens, it continues all the way through, and you need every bit of support.

“Tonight, Iwanted to talk to you about some of the ideas that we have to flip the switch, because what we're seeing at the momentisbroken. For any community to have to deal with what you are dealingwithshould absolutely never happen. The

Support for farmers suffering severe financial hardship

VICTORIAN Small Business Commissioner

Lynda McAlary-Smith is encouraging Victorian farmers experiencing financial hardship to seek supportwith their situation to plan away forward, with confidential assistance available.

There was a23per cent increase in applications to mediate farm debts in the 2024/25 financial year, accordingtothe Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) Annual Report, tabled in Parliament.

“Farming families are enduring difficult conditions -from ongoing drought to difficult economicsettingsand globaleventsimpacting market prices. This is reflected in an increase in creditors approaching the VSBC to mediate farm debts in arrears,” Commissioner McAlarySmith said.

As asafeguard forVictorianfarmers, the Farm Debt Mediation Act 2011 (the Act) prohibits creditors from taking enforcement action against farmers in arrears on loans for farmland and farming machinery. TheAct requiresfarmers and theircreditors to mediate, or attempt to mediate, farm debt arrears to the satisfaction of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner.

Atotal of 91 per cent of farm debt mediations facilitated by the VSBC in financial year 2024/25 were successful.

“Farm debtiscomplex and challenging as it often involves significant sums of money,

the weight of family history and relationships. It canbeincredibly emotional and stressful,”

Commissioner McAlary-Smith said.

Farmers who aren’t yet in arrears can choose to seek mediation with their financier about their farm debt as apreventative step. If those farmersthen fall into arrears, the creditor must still provide the farmer with the option of a mediation about that farm debt before they can pursue recovery action.

“Farmerscan tackle financial challenges before they compound,” Commissioner McAlarySmith added.

“Starting the conversation early,and seeking the right assistance, can result in abetter outcome in the long term.”

“There’snowrong place to start the conversation either -beitwith the VSBC or the Rural Financial Counsellors, we’re all here to help.”

The Rural Financial CounsellingService can provide free information and assistance on financial matters,including farm debt mediation. They can be reached on 1300 771 741.

The Victorian Small Business Commission can be reached on 1800878 964 or at:vsbc.vic.gov.au

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onejob of government is to keep their community safe.”

Mr Southwick noted the importance of feeling safe in acommunity, and highlighted that, currently, people aren’t feeling secure in their own homes or at work as crime rates rise.

Wantingto“break thecycle”, he told the crowd he wanted to hear specificissues people are facing,as well as thoughts on how to fix the system.

“Victoria is stronger when people feel safe, safe at work in the community and at home, with appropriate protection and community-led support programs," he said.

“ButI wantgrassroots change.Volunteersare on the ground, seeing the work that is invested in changing kids' lives and turning them around. That's where we want to be, in the early intervention stuff,and when kids make the problems despite all the help, there have to be consequences.”

Laying out the statistics, Mr Southwick said there is aserious assault nearly every half-hour across the state. Everyhour there is aresidential burglary, avehicle theft every 15 minutes, retail theft every five minutes and youth offence every 20 minutes.

Acrossthe Valley, he said, therewere atotal of 12,535 offences in 2024 and 14,011 so far in 2025. Out of this year’s numbers, there was 213 serious assaults, 2305 retail offences and 803 youth offences.

Since 2015, youth offendingamong the ages of 10 to 17 has increased by 40 per cent. In the past year, there has been a14per cent rise in crimes committed by young people.

Mr Southwick highlighted that thesestatistics only reflect crimes that have been reported, whereas many more haven’t. Looking within the community, he said that many stores have stopped reporting crimes because police don’t have the resources or are moving too slowly.

“One of the big issues with that huge increase is largely driven by what the motivation is,” he said.

“In terms of young people, they are being really motivated in anegative way. Social media has a lot to answer for in terms of what kids have been stimulated by. If you look at some crimes, people need money, so they steal something to sell it.

“(Online) they can boast about it. They can take acar, steal it, driveitfast, then they can video themselves in the car and share it with all their friends.”

Currently, the average daily cost per young person in detention centres is $7775, with the average daily cost per young person in community-based supervision costing $517.

Mr Southwick also said the current residential care system that children need is broken.

“They've been shuffled from service to service,” he said.

“I'm not sayingall of these kids are the ones that areaproblem,but there is abig portion that are being caught up in the wrong groups.”

Looking at options, Mr Southwick compared residential care situations to servicessuch as Mirabel, which work right across the state, where grandparents and carers bring up children, providing the care they need and setting boundaries. He said these models of care are better than incarceration because they give children mentors to look up to.

He also noted that Victoria is 2000 police short. Alongside the shortage, police officers are currently dealing with hours of paperwork.

Using Operation Vision, avan that had been set up outside Traralgon Centre Plaza for aweek, Mr Southwick noted that,all of asudden,those same people who create unsafe situations had been reduced.

While looking at waystoprotect the community,

Mr Southwick said that Castle Law, alaw allowing peopletodefend their home, wouldn’t be viable, as it would meanthe government is sayingtheycan’t protect you. Neither can the police, potentially leaving the issue unresolved.

Mr Southwick said instead, there needs to be a cleardefinition stating thatifsomeone has entered yourhome, they have broken the law, and to ensure that, per se, if they injure themselves, they cannot suethe homeowner.

He then went on to reiterate that this is where boundaries are lost, as offenders know they are committing crimes and can enter somebodies car and home withamachete withoutharshconsequences.

The infamous machete bins, introduced by the stategovernment, were also discussed.

Mr Southwick saidpeoplewho wereturning machetes in weren't generally the ones who needed to.

In ameetingwith Victoria Police, he said that an older lady had entered apolice station with abag with what she thought was amachete. She was unsure, yet police disposed of it anyway.

Goingina different direction, Mr Southwick mentioneda caseonthe Gold Coast involving Jak Beasley, who was murdered coming out of anightclub. To try to ensure something like this wouldn’t happen again, his parents sought justice and helped create Jack’s Law.

Jack's Law givespolice the ability to go up to someone and search for weapons and seize them if found.

“That's proactive searching powers Queensland adopted Jack's Law right across the state, New South Wales has adopted it now,” Mr Southwick said.

“Victoria won't even meet with the Beasley family to talk about things that are working in other states to adopt it here,that'sadisregard our Premier has."

Mr Southwick’s last point of the night was about thepolicebeing understaffed and underfunded.

“Family and domestic violenceisonthe rise, and our plan is 'break bail, face jail', simple, and what it says is that there will be absolutely tight boundaries around this,” he said.

“At the moment, there are too many parameters. Some of the protests are happening in the city each and every week. The Morwell police are actually shipping officers downtoMelbourne to babysit those protesters who show up every single week. So when theydothat, they lose shifts,and they can't respond to crimehere. So that's costing us 25,000 police hours to cover our shifts, affecting right across the statebecause we're not managing these things properly.”

Leading into questions, Kaiden’s brother, William Morgan Junior, asked Mr Southwick where the “justiceworkers” were, as the young offenders continue to be bailed out.

Mr Southwicksaidhewould look into prevention programs and youth services to ensure there was “theright” rolemodels around and available to youth communities.

For those of age who continue to commit crimes aroundpublictransport, Mr Southwick noted that he wouldensure PSOsare available at stations and on trains to prevent such situations.

Looking at all options, he said he has been focusing on “what works,” either in different states or overseas, to help force the issue in Victoria in abid to make communities safer.

Mr Cameron noted that more needs to be done and that the Opposition is pushing for more.

“I'm sick of a Premier standing up in front of her cameras and with a little smile on her face telling us we are safe,” he said.

“We've got some wonderfulpeople who run some incredible programs for disadvantaged kids to turn it around, but we've got to change how it's being done. At the moment, we need to keep the pressure on the government. Idon't wantanother person murdered on the streets of the Latrobe Valley or anywhere through regional Victoria.”

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

Concern: Around 130people attended thecommunity safetyforum at Morwell RSLSub-Branch.

Input: ShadowMinister forPolice and Corrections andCrime Prevention David Southwick, talked one-on-one with Latrobe Valleylocals sharing their concerns

Action: ShadowMinister forPolice andCorrections and Crime Prevention David Southwick, joined local Nationals MPs Melina Bath and Mar tin Cameron at aMorwell communityforum to address the crime crisis

Photographs: Katrina Brandon

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Sudden death decides pro-am

GOLF

TRARALGON PRO-AM

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TRARALGON Golf Club was once again ahive for pro golfers and amateurs alike, with the 2025 Traralgon Pro-Am Classic providingawonderful week of nonstop hits.

Despite ever-changing weather throughout the event, the golf club managed to see through anotherspectacular showcase, which ended the best way possible with American Kameron Williams claiming the silverware following a sudden death play-off last Friday.

Williams, heralding from Georgia, ended the secondday tiednine-under parwith Australian Andre Lautee, forcing both pros to walk up and to tee off from Hole 18, with awinner decided right in front of the club house.

The final day of competition presented all seasons in one, beginning cool and breezy on Fridaymorning, beforeasimmeringand hot afternoon ended with both Williams and Lautee

on the green with significant rain beginning to pelt down.

As Williams made it to the hole in aslightly quicker time, Lautee had achancetosend the pro-am to asecond sudden death play-off, but putted too hard from ashort ways home.

The result handed Williams his first win on Australian soil, having arrived for the summer tour after time spent at the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School held in his home state.

Williams began his time in Traralgon on Wednesday(November 5) for the Traralgon Junior Pro-Am, mingling and tutoring the young golfers of the area, before turning his focus to the main event.

“Really enjoyed myself Wednesday, got to do thepro-am with the juniorsand had alot of fun with them,”hesaid.

“Got alittle inspiration fromthe little guys Theykept telling me they thought Iwas going to win this week and I’m starting to think they’re like fortune tellers.”

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Despite the weather and afew slumps during play, Williams thoroughly enjoyed his time in Latrobe Valley at such agreat golf course.

“The experiencethroughoutthe week was really cool. (We) got some awesome weather in the morning, the golf course is in great shape, had it really going there for awhile,” he said.

“I think Igot to eight-under through my first 12, stumbled alittle bit with afew bogeys and just kept my head in it.”

Williams joked in the club house post-victory that he still hasn’t taken to the Australian summer since arriving, which is quite ironic considering it’s been greatlyindifferentsince officially beginning earlier this month.

The winners of the junior pro-amfor nonhandicap were pro Alex Edge alongside Penny Alexander and Sarah Franklin,while pro Michael Brodie with Harry Kurrle claimed the handicap trophy.

Pro LachieAylen also took home $1500for nailing ahole-in-one on the Hole 10 Par 3during the main pro-am.

The Traralgon Pro-Am Classicmakes up part of the PGA’s Pro-Am Series Gippsland swing, which this tim around has been split up into two stints.

Yarram and Salefollowed Traralgon’s proam, before the pros then return to the region early next year to tour Warragul, Drouin and Trafalgar.

These pro-am events givelocal golfers the unrivalled chance to competeand converse with the game’s best, something rarely, if not ever, seen in other sports.

The added attraction is the pros also get the chance to secure points aheadofthe Australian Open, which takes place next month at theRoyal Melbourne Golf Club.

Withhis win in Traralgon, Williams was also handedthe final invite for the New South Wales Open(beginningthis week), with the chance to claim an $800,000 prize pool.

The Traralgon Pro-Am Classic was once again delivered through an exceptional and driven committee and wide array of volunteers.

Success: Thejunior pro-am sawprofessional golfers mingle with young players givingthem unprecedented tutoring

Photograph supplied

Chickendinner: American Kameron Williams wonthis year’s Traralgon Pro-Am Classic. All photographs: BlakeMetcalf-Holt unless stated C W C un

Ment ship: James Guy were takenunder thewing of proplayerMattJager the day.

cing asudden death play-off.

By KATRINABRANDON

BLOOMING successcomes from the Latrobe Regional Gallery(LRG) as their Springexhibition starts to blossom

Last month,LRG held agrand openingfor the season's new exhibition.

More than 60 people attended the opening, including artists from the exhibitions on show at the facility and other local artists. LRG’s director, PaulineTranchant, emceed the event, inviting artists within the season’sshow to speak about their works.

Aunty Christine Johnathan performed aWelcome to Country, sharing the importance of stories from elders in the community and the stories of the land.

“Stories remain central to identity, resilience in connection to lands, woods and skies,” she told those assembled.

“Our stories of connection to special places are about the originofanumberofpeople from one generationtothe next. Cultural factors, traditional custom ceremonies are laid. Images and stories are the connection. It is more visible and includes aconnection to communitywellbeingtoculture and time.”

Auntie Christine welcomed Latrobe City Council

Mayor Dale Harriman to the stage, where he shared his glee at seeing so many visitors at the gallery.

Mayor Harriman spoke highly of the role that art plays in the community, as well as the local team that helped put the season’s treat together.

“The work that they (the artists and LRG) produced is just absolutely stunning,” he said.

“Tonight marks the official launch of our spring season of our exhibition. The gallery is a cultural part of Latrobe City, and tonight we seeits role in connecting people through art. We are proud to present our standing exhibitions that showcase our collection pile -bringing contemporary work to Gippsland audiences.”

Boasting about the exhibition spaces, Cr Harriman encouraged people to “spread the word” and to take the time to explore the spaces, taking in the deeper meaning behind the works.

Filling the space, Ms Tranchant introduced the season’s exhibition, sharing the significanceof each work before welcoming each artist to share their interpretation.

Spring is sprung at LatrobeRegional Gallery Community and creativity

Currentworksinclude Betweenthe Waves, Bloom, Reflections on Inversions,and Still Breathing

Excitement bloomed at LRG as the exhibition, Between the Waves, was supported by Creative Victoria throughthe YalingwaVisualArts Initiative and the NETS Victoria Exhibition Development Fund, and the federal government’sVisions of Australia program.

Between the Waves is an exhibition developed by the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Dr Jessica Clark.

Artists Maree Clarke and James Howard, who worked on Between the Waves, were present at LRG for the opening. Between the Waves can be found upstairs at the gallery.

Mr Howard is primarily amusician who has created auniqueaudio piecethatintertwines with the idea of “between waves,” expanding the meaning of the word wave and exploring sounds produced through different approaches.

“It’s abit difficult to introduce Between Waves as awhole,” he said.

“I wastalking to Maree …Ifeel like allofour

In touchwith nature: An inclusive workshop with AGLLoy Yang,Interchange Gippsland, Latrobe Catchment Landcare Net work and Newborough-YallournMen’s Shedsaw par ticipants create magical nestingboxestosuppor tlocal wildlife. Photograph supplied

IN partnership with Interchange Gippsland, Newborough-Yallourn Men's Shed and Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, AGL Loy Yang was proudtohostawoodwork workshop at Interchange Gippsland Morwell.

This inclusive, hands-on event brought together participants from Interchange Gippsland's adult day service, men's shed volunteers, AGL Loy Yang staff, and Landcare representatives to build and paint wooden nesting boxes designed to support native wildlife boxes designed to support native wildlife in the Latrobe Valley.

Participants built nesting boxes tailored for local birds species including Pardalotes, Eastern Rosellas, Crimson Rosellas and Treecreepers, which will be installedalong the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trail. Latrobe Catchment LandcareNetwork was there to ensure the boxes met habitat specifications, and will be installed in suitable locations across Gippsland.

"This workshop is acelebration of community, creativity and care for our environment," AGL Loy Yang General Manager Christo van Niekerk said. "It's about empoweringpeople of all attributes to contribute meaningfully to their community and

connect with others." Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network's Facilitator and Project Officer Caroline Hammond added that the project is "all about connecting people with nature and each other."

"By creating and installing these nesting boxes, the community is helping provide safe homes for native wildlife along the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trail," she said.

"We're excited to return in afew months and see which species have made them their home."

One Interchange Gippsland participant Georgia said shereally enjoyed the day's offerings.

"I had lots of fun and liked meeting new people," she said.

"I will have awalk alongthe rail trailsoonto see our bird boxes."

Peter Henry fromthe Newborough/Yallourn Men'sShedalsotouchedonthe collaboration on display.

"We really enjoyed working alongsideInterchange participants, AGL Loy Yang and Landcare, using our skills to support local wildlife," he said.

"It's great to be part of aprojectthat bringspeople together and makes adifference."

artistinterpretationsofthe promptstookusdown very differentapproaches. Personally, this idea of aresonant history -the power of history embedded in country and place -issomething Ialwaystry to tap into as amusician.

“For generations,myancestors and those across this country have drawn our country as asource of storytelling and aplace for storytellingtoreside.As artists, we continue that tradition through various different mediums.”

Ms Clarkeisa Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti and Boonwurrun gw oman who practices the reclamation of south-east Australian Aboriginal art and culture practices, sharing and reviving elements of the culture that were lost as aconsequence of colonialisation.

At thegallery opening, Ms Clarke reiterated the connection between the worksand the country. She also noted the differences between the galleries that Behind the Waves had featured,portrayed and presented differently by each curator and gallery.

Progressing through LRG, Ms Clarkeand Mr Howard passed the floor onto the following works featured in the gallery.

Orchestra’sode

LATROBE Orchestrawillplay the famous Ode to Joy this month.

The Latrobeorchestra community, including its full symphonic orchestra and children and adult ensembles from the beginner strings program,presentacharming afternoon of music as aculmination of this year’s music making. It will feature Beethoven’s uplifting Ode to Joy, as well as two pieces by local Gippsland composer Dani Maree Ashmore.

All 80 children and adult members will join to bringRobert W. Smith’s captivating musical retelling of the famous paddle steamer race on the Mississippi River in 1870 to life, with colour and innovation from the clever musical use of household items.

Latrobe Orchestra President Maria Creighton implores "everyone of all ages to come and show support for your local grassroots orchestra and ensembles. Our afternoonofjoy will liftyour spirit."

Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys agood story told through music.

The orchestrawill play Sunday, November 23 at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon from 2.30pm.

Introducing Reflections on Inversion and Still Breathing, local artists KarenZipkas andLiam Maree Rogers applauded the support they received whilecompletingthe works. Both emerging artists, winners of the Federation University Emerging Artist Award 2024, discussed their works and the work behind their creations.

Ms Zipkas hails from Mirboo North and was present throughout the horrific storm cell that passed through the town last year. Featuring her personal effects in her work, Ms Zipkas shared the damage through art in aunique form. Her work, Reflections on Inversion, is afoliobasedbodyofwork with aprofound connection to climate advocacy, dwelling on Solastalgia and its climatic effects, created in ahomemade trailer camera obscura.

Still Breathing is both an amalgamation and a continuation of Liam Maree Rogers’ folio-based work created in his final year (2024) at art school.

Still Breathing is atender, gentle, cautious,and caring exhibition that counsels wellbeingbypromoting selfcare,exercisingthe righttopause, andindulging in soft mindfulness in an otherwise monotonous, maximalist society driven by overproduction and mass consumption.

Federation University Delegate,DrJulieReed Henderson, followed Mr Maree Rogers and Ms Zipkas, speaking about the work they had completed with the university.

Following Dr Reed Henderson, exhibition curator Juan Rodriguez Sandoval highlighted how proud he was to host an ACCA exhibition at aregional gallery, as well as the emerging artists who came along.

“It really has been amazing and trulyhumbling,” Mr Rodriguez said.

“Itisreally importantthatweacknowledge that supporting these promising gifts and artists gives them avital head-start, and we very much look forward to watching their careers unfold and make Gippsland and their communities proud.”

Closing the night, LRG’s new collectionscurator, Alexandra Drummond, joinedinonthe celebrations of the blossoming exhibition, sharing how excited she was to be able to start showing the collection and to explore the local collections in her first LRG curation.

Stage: Latrobe CityMayor Dale Harriman speaks at Latrobe Regional Galler y’sSpring Exhibition opening Photograph: KatrinaBrandon

Pump it, louder: Latrobe Orchestra will playBeethoven’sSymphonyNo. 9, which includes the Ode to Joy.

In tune: The Latrobe Orchestrahas been rehearsing ahead of this month’s concer t. Photographs supplied

Spiritual centre

LATROBE Valley Spiritual Centre (2 Avondale Road, Morwell). Join every Sunday for service from2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Guestspeaker every weekwith demonstrations from an invited medium, followed by acuppaand afternoon tea.

For enquiries,phone Amanda Webb on 0411 051 044.

Join the Facebook page: Latrobe Valley Spiritual Centre for updates on who is appearing Sundays.

Atwilight Christmas market is scheduled for Friday, November 21 from 3pm to 7pm. All details on the Facebook page.

Service

WALHA LLA'S St John's church will open its doors this Saturday (November 15) with foot stompin' mountain gospel music playing from 10am.

Come along, sit back, listen and enjoy.

Therewill also be childrens interactive songsbefore lunch and guest speakers during the day.

Bring your own picnic, drinks and ablanket or chair as this event will be outside. Bring the whole family for the day. Everyone is welcome.

Scrollshawweekend

AT the Twin City Archers Club (Toners Lane, Morwell).

Setup this Friday(November14)

Running this weekend from 8am.

Evening meal on the Saturday. Cost is $55 for the weekend.

All welco me to have al ook or purchase items.

Concert

GIPPSLAND Acoustic Music Club

concert's last clubconcert for the year will be held this Sunday(November 16) at Tyers Hall from 7.30pm.

Sup port act for the eve ning is Elspeth Kiddell.

Entryis$25 for adults, $20for members/concession and free for under 18.

Tickets can be purchased at: tryboooking.com/DDMJXorcash entry at thedoor.

For more information, go to: musicclub.org.au, Facebook or Instagram @ gippslandmusic

Chess battles

IAN Hamilton held anarrow lead at the end of the roundatLatrobe Valley Chess Club last week.

Good strategy resulted in two wins for Price Samaseia but in other games the oversights were the problem.

Peter Bakker was happy to find two wins to recover from the stumbles in early games.

The improving technique was a positive sign for Steve Ahern.

For moreinformation, phone Cliff Thorntonon0413330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649).

Trackmaintenance

JOIN FriendsofTyersPark maintaining Wirilda Track on Saturday, November 22.

Meet at 9am at Tyers Hall carpark, Mount Hope Road, Tyers. Bring lunch, water, wetweather gear, sun protection and wear sturdy footwear.

Equipmentand tools supplied by Parks Victoria.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club Melbourne

Local band, SweetLIP are comprised of some of Gippsland’s best musicians, and aim to create ashared, memorable musical experience between the band and the audience.

Cup Day was celebrated at the club, with members treated to ascrumptious lunch plus champagneetc. It was afun day.

Results:

Mond ay, Nove mber 3: 1st Ken Tierney and Monika Cornell (75 per cent), 2nd Cheryl Halse and Vivienne Hendricks (50).

Tuesday, November 4(Cup Day): N/S Equal 1st Greg Nicholson, Jean Barbour. RosMcEvoyand Monika Cornell (56.55). E/W 1st Marion and Kevin Taylor (69), 2nd Moira and Robin Hecker (53).

Thursday,November 6: N/S Rob Graham and Kerry Mills (61), 2nd Marion and Kevin Taylor (56).

Field naturalists

HOLLY Butterworth will give apresentation on the ‘Australian Museum’s Frog ID citizen science project' at the nextmeeting of the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club on Friday, November28atthe Moe Library from 7.30pm.

This presentation will be followed by the club'smonthlymeeting and supper.

Frogs are among the most threatenedanimals on Earth,and understanding their populations is vital for conservation.

The Australian Museum’s FrogID project empowers everyday Australians to help by recording frog calls using afree app.

In the Latr obe Valley region , thousands of local contributions are helping reveal how frogs are faring.

Join Holly Butterworth,afrog call expert at the museum and FrogID Validator,tolearn how FrogID citizen science is makinga real difference, what local frog species to keep an ear

out for,and how you can get involved, whether through FrogID, backyard ponds or DIY frog saunas! Everyone is most welcome to come or Zoom in to the meeting.

For more information, phoneRose on 0410237 292. Visit the website: www.lvfieldnats.org to registerifyou wish to use Zoom to join the meeting from home.

Parkinson's peer support

NEXT meeting of the Latrobe Valley Parkinson’s Peer Support Grou p will be held tomorrow (Thursday, November 13) from 11am to 1pmat Gippsland RotaryCentenary House (39Valley Drive, Traralgon).

Living with Parkinson’s or caring for someone with Parkinson’s is full of challenges, but you don’t have to feel alone.

Those with Parkinson’s, partners, family and carers are all welcome at this warm, informalgathering which offers asafe space to share

experiences, learn from others and discover practical strategies fo r managing daily challenges. There is no cost involved. The group is supported by Fight Parkinson’s Victoria, providing access to the latestupdates in Parkinson’s management and more.

Moe LadybirdsCWA

MEET ING at the Old Yallou rn Production Centre (Yallourn Rd, Yallourn) every second Monday of the month from 12.30pm.

Meetings are also held on the third Monday of the month from 11am which is acraft day.

Phone Ann Freeman on 0417993 111 or email: moeladybirdscwa@ gmail.com for more information.

Dance lessons

GET dancing with Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions.

Head to the Morwell Girls Guide Hall (18 Margaret St) from 7pm-10pm on Thursday nights to learn or brush up on new vogue/old time sequence dances.

Waltz into better health and make new friends. Admission is $5 per person. Wear comfortable footwear. The Christmas social night will be held November 27 from 7pm. Bring a plate of supper to share.

Phone Len on 0439683 834 or Lynda (0428 489 041) for more information or email:latrobevalleydancepromotioninc@gmail.com

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Study aims to address support shortfalls

AFEDERATION University researcher is calling on parents and carers of autistic individualsto share their experiences as part of anew study exploring the support available to families.

PhD candidate Lauren Salajan says the biggest support to autistic individuals is their loved ones, but there is limitedand often fragmentedservices available to them.

"Research shows that parenting an autistic child leads to increased stress, reduced mental health, reduced physical health and even early mortality of mothers," Ms Salajan said.

“Butwedon’t know enough about how we can better support.”

The study is invitingparents and carers of autistic individuals, as well as allied health professionals, to takepartina one-to-one interview to help shape more effective and accessible support for families.

Aseparatestudy willinvestigate the health of parents across parenting cohorts via asurvey, and this study aims to then identify the supports thatparents find to be most family-centred and accessible.

"Researchwith autistic adultsindicates that the most valuable supports for themhave beenhealth and wellbeing services, communication supports and the support that partners, parents and/or carers have been given," Ms Salajan said.

“By deepening ourunderstanding, we hope to advocate for more effective and inclusive support systems for parents and families -with the ultimate goal of better supporting autistics themselves."

While current research indicates that available support systems have been expanded, Ms Salajan said significant gaps remain.

"Sometimes families have awhole out-of-pocket cost, or there's limited Medicare rebates,"she said.

"It's difficult for people to find providers who are

knowledgeable and care about autism. The wait lists are very long and costs are high. Parents often need to stop working, or work much less, to assist the household and help the family better cope.

"It's not just fighting for funding, it's navigating healthcare and education systems - just to get the help that's needed. But this has huge administrative and emotional tolls on families and parents."

Arecentstudyalsoshowed thatwhile autistic individuals makeupthe largest group of NDIS participants, many still struggletoaccess adequate support.

"Autistics are the largest group of NDIS participants. Havingsaidthat, many autistic people have been unable to secure funding from the NDIS," she said.

"One of the real barriers is the administrative burden -how much emotional and cognitive toll it takes to go through that process. Another separate but related barrier is that autistics or families sometimes don't know the bureaucratic terminology to use to help facilitate access."

Ms Salajanhopes the study will give families and carers astronger voice in how autism-related services are designed and delivered.

“Families understand better than anyone what works and what doesn’t. Theirperspectives are vital if we want systems that genuinely meet their needs,” she said.

The study to better understand support preferences of parents is open to parents and carers (aged over 18) of autistic individualsand alliedhealth professionals (18+) who work with these families. Participation is confidential and voluntary. Participants can give their opinions, experiences, and wish list regarding supports they have or have not received. To register your interest, visit: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQ5C3NP

dive: Federation Universityis exploring therange of supportservicesavailable to parentsand

The study investigatingthe healthofparents of autistics –through an anonymous five-minute online survey-isopen to all parents and carers (18+), and is available here:https://federation.syd1. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3elEp4H5qKSBteS

Lauren Salajan is supported by an federal government's ResearchTraining Program

St Paul’sinCanberra

YEARS 5and 6studentsfrom St Paul’s Anglican GrammarSchoolrecently embarked on afour-day educationaladventure to Canberra, Australia’s capital city and the seat of Parliament.

The optional tour provided students with a hands-on learning experience to deepen their understanding of civics and citizenship, exploring Australia’s rich history, culture, heritage and democratic processes.

Accompanied by St Paul’s educators, students visiteda range of significant national institutions,

includingParliament House, theNational Electoral Education Centre, the National Museum and Gallery of Australia,the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian War Memorial, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport. The tour offered avaluableopportunity for students to extend and personalise their learning beyond the classroom, building curiosity and independenceinanengaging and delightful journey away from home.

(RTP) Fee-Offset Scholarshipthrough Federation University Australia. She is also supported by aStipend Scholarship through the Regional Research CollaborationProgram along with The Healthy Regions Intervention (THRIVE).

Deep

carersofautistic children. Photograph: supplied

In awe: Emma admiring an artworkexhibit of mangrovesatQuestacon Photographs supplied

Experience: Rachelle at the AustralianInstitute of Sport.

Solve: Ruby with apyramid puzzle,just one of the fascinating challengesatQuestacon.

Insight: Kaineand Lachlan at theNational Capital Exhibition in Canberra

Lest We Forget: Blakereadsthe Roll of Honour at theAustralian WarMemorial.

Solemn: Students walking at theAustralian WarMemorial.

Spooky Halloween at Moe’sPlaygroup

By KATRINA BRANDON

SPOOKY, scary Halloween surprises cloaked the Latrobe Valley on Friday, October 31.

With houses coming to life and creatures of all kinds, the Valleysaw ariseinHalloween activity.

Spinning the web of activities Playgroup Victoria joined in the fun.

“Thisweek we celebrated Halloween at the CommunityHub Playgroup, and it was such a joy to see so many families come along in costume!" Playgroup Victoria'sFLAG SiteOfficer, Sascha Reese-Sharam, told the Express

"Halloween is about more than just lollies; it is achance forchildrentoexploreusing their imagination and creativity through roleplay. When little ones take on the personality of their chosen costume, they are building confidence, language skills, and storytelling abilities in afun and safe way.”

Playgroup Victoria held its Halloween celebrations at the Moe High Street Hub, sharing awarm, welcoming atmosphere with local families.

"We are so grateful to the team at Moe High StreetHub for always supporting families through seasonal activities and putting families first," Ms Reese-Sharam said.

"Theirongoing supporthelps us create these

Spooky: Two-year-old Jordan taking par tin Halloween celebrationsatPlaygroup

special moments where children can learn, laugh, and grow together.

"Playgroupisall aboutcreatinglifelong memories It gives families time outoftheir busyday to spend one-on-one time with their child. When you are at playgroup, you can leave the hustle and bustle of everydaylife behind and simplybeinthe moment with your child."

Excellenceincommunity engagement

THE Latrobe Health Assembly has been recognised for Excellence in Community Engagement, taking outthe prestigious 2025 AustralasiaOrganisation of the Year at the EngagementInstitute’s Core Values Awards Gala Dinner.

The Engagemen tI nstitute (formerly IAP2 Australasia) represents the world’s largest community of engagement professionals, championing excellence in community and stakeholder engagement across the globe. Theaward recognises org ani sat ions that dem ons tra te innov ation, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration with the communities they serve.

Overthe past eight years, the LatrobeHealth Assembly haspioneered aplace-basedapproach to improving health and wellbeing in the Latrobe Valley,putting lived experience and local voices at

the centre of decision-making. From co-designed community projects to large-scale partnerships, the assembly has sought to build trust, collaboration and meaningful change in the Latrobe Valley.

Chair of the Latrobe Health Assembly, Tanya Rong said the recognition was apowerful reflection of the assembly’s values and the community’s ongoing commitment to working together for better health outcomes.

“This awardisa true testament to what can be achieved when community sits at the heart of decision-making, collaboration and change,” Ms Rong said.

“The Latrobe Health Assembly has always believed that changeissomething we create together, through respect, collaboration,and shared purpose. To be recognised at an international level

for that work is incredibly humbling, and it belongs to everyone who has been part of this journey.”

Executive OfficerEllen-Jane Browne said the award was both aproudand poignant moment for the organisation.

“While this recognition comes as the assembly transitionstoa new community-led model, it reinforcesthe value and impact of our approach over the past eight years, and the strength of our partnerships across the region.”

“It also begs the question, why would government walk away from fully funding such an innovative and world class modelofengagement thatseeks to resolve some of the Latrobe Valley’s complex health issues?”

Giving Trees return across Gippsland

CHRISTMASiscoming up, and GivingTrees for A

Better Life for Foster Kidsare onceagain appearing right across Gippsland.

The trees are ready to collect gifts for children in out-of-home care who might otherwise miss out this festive season.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said early donations are vital to ensure every child receives aspecial gift in time.

“It takes an incredible amount of work from

Heather Baird and her team at ABetter Life for Foster Kids to sort,wrapand deliver gifts right across Victoria,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Many gifts are delivered personally, but others mustbeposted, so the earlierwereceive donations, the better chance they haveofreaching every child.”

Mr O’Brien said this year’s appeal carries extra significance, following asenseless ram raid on a Sale shopfrontearlier this year thatdestroyed much of the charity’s stock of Christmas presents.

“It was heartbreakingtosee suchgenerosity from the community wiped out in an instant," he said.

“But Gippslanders always rally and Iknow people

will dig deep again to help Heather and her team restock and make sure no child misses out.”

All gifts are requested to be donated unwrapped. Supporters are also asked to avoid donatingbooks, food items or toys that resemble weapons.

“Some popular and much-loved gift ideas include board games, arts and crafts, imaginative play items,beach towels, toiletry packs or gift cards,”

Mr O’Brien said

“A Better Life for FosterKids willalsowarmly accept donations of wrapping paper.”

Donations can be dropped off at anumber of Giving Trees across Gippsland including at Danny O’Brien’s office, located at 54BCunninghame Street,Sale, or posted directly to:

ABetter Life for Foster Kids PO Box 1138 Sale VIC 3850

“Every gift helps bring asmiletoachild who might otherwise go without.

“It’s asimple way to share the Christmas spirit and show local kids they’re cared for.”

TUESDAY11NOVEMBER

Amelia Dawn Szkwarek, born September 29, 2025 at Latrobe Regional Hospital to proud parents Shandal Leicester and Jay Szkwarek of Morwell. Asister forLaytonand River.

Community: Playgroup Victoria heldits Halloween event at Moe High Street Hub

Photographs: KatrinaBrandon

Season: ABetterLifefor Foster Kids Founder Heather Baird and Member forGippsland South DannyO’Brien during lastyear’s handoverof donated Christmas gifts Photograph supplied

Business Guide

KEVIN and Julie Fleming of Fleming’sTreeServices have morethan20years’ experience in the tree industry.

The business wasestablished to fulfil aservice forqualitytree pruning,wood chipping,stump removals and specialised tree worksinthe Gippsland region. Their newaddition to the machineryisthe ‘SPIDER LIFT’.Itcan fitintoany area that can be accessed by a regular gateway.Thisisagreat waytoprune or remove any of those trees that have grown in adifficult area foraccess, and it eliminates the need for climbing Fleming’scover everyaspect of tree careand maintenance with fullyequipped trucks,chippers, travel towers,bobcat and tip trucks to provide different services to meet customer’s unique requirements.Their services arededicated to both residential and commercial customers.

FLEMING’S TREE SERVICES

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CLEARINGSALE

786Hazeldean Road, Cloverlea Sunday23rd November,10am

AMulti-VendorClearingSale

Itemsinclude-

Sheep&GoatHandlingequipment:

Portable mobile race +17panels 4ftNorton

Portable mobile race +15panels 3ft

Milking goats standwith race,2x sheep or goat tipping cradle all (VGO),5 tyrefeeders.

2little wooden boats,1955FJHoldenSpecial,1951 Ford Twin Spinner,qty.FJHolden parts,Holden161 motor, 2007 NissanD40 dual cab tray back,KubotaKX 3tonne excavator, 30-tonne excavatordigging bucket, tri axle tipping dog trailer,1971Diamond Reotip truck, 2postcar hoist, MF 135multi power(VGO),David Brown770 tractor, InterTd5 Dozer, Inter4x4 tractor 885, oldDavid Brown880EFurukawawheel loader,old MasseyFergusonloader,tractor 35 Wallace plough,old concretedumper,old Cranvelbackhoe,front end loader bucket (1360 w. Euro hitch,asnew), Howard rotaryhoes (Bantam,Terrier, Junior,etc.),Listerstationaryenginesx 4,scissorlift(needsbattery),largeyardfork,Isuzumotor, refrigeratedtrailer(Melb.coolroom),cablepostrammer, 3PL post hole digger,asstd.ride on mowers,petrol whipper snippers, hedge trimmer,chainsaws, generator, 6ftslasher,3PL log splitter,carry-all, 200&100 ltr 12 volt spraytanks,3PLgraderblade,Fujipetrolconcretemixer, Stihl demo.saw,heavy duty bandsaw,garden mulcher, Averyplatformscales(125x25kg, approx.300kgs)

Sundries: Gun safe, 3World WarArmysaddles, pallet racking,rolls wire,dog mesh,Kerolamps, chook plucker driveway gates,ATV trailer,brass steam &pressure gauges,3 xtrailers, tandem trailer,stock crate (suits singlecabute),Ajaxwoolpress,12voltportableshearing plant, farm gates,dropsaw,alloyloading ramp,huge grain bin,4x4 winch,GoldenFleece 20lt drum,industrial gal. steps, 64 concrete retaining wall sleepers, camping &ﬁshing gear,plusalarge range of tools, collectibles crockeryand sundryitems

Terms:StrictlycashorEFTondayofsalebeforeremoval ofgoods.NumberSystemtooperate.PhotoI.D.required. StrictlyNoDogsPermitted. Cateringavailable Facebook:ClearingSalesbyDougPeachey PhoneDougPeachey0418515162 orKevinTyrrell0408515468 DELIVERERS

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborou gh and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541. Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as

By order of the: Moe RSL Sub-Branch Committee. SteveMayes, President

Learning Support Officer (Primary)

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Trafalgar seeks an enthusiastic and reliable Learning Support Officer

This is apart time permanent position (3 days FTE 0.48).

Selection Criteria:

• Be supportiveofthe Catholic Ethos

• Be able to work under the direction of ateacher while at the same time usetheir owninitiative

• Be able to work collaboratively

• Possessvery good interpersonal and organisational skills

• Certificate 111 in EducationSupportisrequired.

• Working with Children Check required

• First Aid trainingispreferable

Please submit acurriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to the Principal, including thenames and contact numbers of three referees.

Applications close Friday November 28th 2025.

St Joseph’s School community promotesthe safety,wellbeing and inclusion of allchildren principal@trafalgar.catholic.edu.au

Religious Education Leader (POL 2)

PermanentTeaching Position

Full time

St Joseph’sPrimary School is aCatholic co-educational primary school located in Trafalgar,justover100 kilometersEast of Melbourne. Catering forapproximately 105 students, the school pridesitself on beingawelcoming community whereeveryoneisvalued and respected App li cati on sa re invit ed from sui ta bly ex pe rie nced pe rs on sfor the Re ligious Ed ucation Leader ship Po sition starting in 2026.

The successful applicant will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliverthe appropriate curriculum to a rangeofeducational abilities, andbeable to provide careand support forstudentswhilstsupportingand respectingthe ethos of theschool and its environment. The successful applicant will lead the religious education in the school. Prior leadershipisbeneficial but notessential. Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration is arequirement. Applications close: Monday November 17th, 2025

• Applications should include coverletter,Curriculum Vitae and 3referees

• Visit https://www.trafalgar.catholic.edu.au/ forJob Description andApplication forEmployment form.t

MrsTrish Mulqueen Principal St Joseph’s Primary School Private Bag 3 Trafalgar,Vic, 3824

Email:principal@trafalgar.catholic.edu.au

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if asuitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancytobesubmitted as soon as possible. St Joseph’sSchool communitypromotes the safety,wellbeing and inclusionofall children.

HC/MC TRUCK DRIVER CASUAL RELIEF

RTLisseeking to recruit aHC/MC licensed driver with experiencein road transport operations including movement of OSOM loads. The successful applicant will be engaged with the RTLTransport division situated in Morwell, Victoria.

Applicants willrequire the following qualifications andpersonalattributes:

•Current Heavy CombinationLicence

•VicRoads printout to include last 5yearsofdriving history

•KnowledgeofLatrobe ValleyPowerIndustry and Industrial sites

•Experiencewithlow loaders/floats(70T) moving mobileplant and equipment

•Competenceinloading andunloading light andheavy machinery

•Experienceingeneral transport operationsincludingTiltTray, Flat Top, Drop Deckand Extendable Trailers

•BeSelf Motivated, Trustworthy,Reliable and Honest with astrong work ethic

•Ability to work individually as well as in ateam environment

•Excellentcustomer servicelevels both internal and external

•Goodverbal and written communication skills

•Safety consciouswith compliancetoOHS andcompany procedures always

•Accurate completion of National DriverWork Diary,Pre-trip inspections and other company documentation as required

•Prompt reporting andcompletion of incident, hazardrecords and task risk assessments as required

•KnowledgeofNHVR Chain of Responsibility (COR) and Load Restraint Guidelines

•Basic mechanicaland troubleshooting knowledge

•Working to ensurethe highest personal standards of behaviourand discipline always

If youmeet theselection criteria andare interested, please send your resumealong with copies of your licences to: recruitment@rtl.com.au

Shortlisted candidates willberequiredtocomplete aPre-employment Drug andAlcohol, Test Driver Medical and Functional Assessment. Thisposition is causal relief and willrequire availability to work flexible hours, weekends and at short notice.

Applications supported by acurrent resume areto be forwarded to: RECRUITMENT P.O. BOX591 MOE VIC 3825

Or: re cr ui tment @rt l.c om .au

Applications close: Monday 17th November 2025

REQUEST FORTENDER

Council is seekingsubmissions from qualified companies/applicants for thefollowing: RFT/430 –PortWelshpool SeawallRepairs

Tenders close 2pm AEDTonTuesday 2 December2025

Documentationisavailable fromCouncil’s e-Tendering Portal www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

ADMINISTRATION POSITION

We arelooking fora enthusiastic person to join our team in the Tourism Industr y. The position is 3daysaweek with some flexibility with hoursand potential to increase in the future.

The role is varied and no two days are the same.

This includes: all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, human resource management, booking management, retail stock management, community engagement and general administration.

About you: Excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with people from diverse backgrounds, wor king knowledge of Microsoft and ability to learnspecialised programmes, previous administration experience is preferred but the ability to learnisamust.

Contact: Mel Beasley on 5165 6280 or email: office@walhallarail.com.au for apositiondescription.

COMMERCIAL CLEANERS WA NT ED !

Casual commercial cleaner positions are immediately available. Awardrates and all on-the-jobtraining (including equipment) areprovided. Shifts vary across 7days, mornings and weekends.

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Cars

AUTOMOTIVE

HYUNDAI Lantra SE 1999 4D auto sedan 1.8L, remarkably low mileage 81K, VG cond., currently registered with VIC Club Permit plates (i.e. to be sold as unregistered),

TOYOTA Corolla Conquest Station Wagon. 2002, Manual, in excellent condition. One owner. Full service history with Toyota. Low kms, only 89,000. First to see will buy. $8000 o.n.o. Ring 0474 124 070.

JAYCO Sterling van, mod. 21.65-7, ATM 2529kg, tare 2054kg, Q/bed, ensuite, a/c, fridge, gas/elec hot water and cooking, TV, 2x80L water tanks, Aussie annexe, exc/cond. $26,000. Ph 0458 517 415.

BURNS (née Prosser) Kaye Faye Lesley Born 10 July 10 1945. Passed away 3November 2025. Passed

Caravans • CARRUTHERS (née Bloom) June Louise

Born 14 June 1944. Passed away November 5, 2025. With great sadness we announce that our beautiful Mum passed away on Wednesday, 5November 2025. Aged 81 years Loved and loving mother of Karen, Melissa and Andrea. Mother-in-law of Paul. Adored Nan of Jack, Darcie, Alannah, Ben, Hannah and Annie. In our hearts you will stay. Loved and remembered every day.

DUNCAN David Ross (Davie) Passed away peacefully at Latrobe

away peacefully at Abbey Gardens, surrounded by her loving family. (Late of Moe and Rosedale) Aged 80 years Beloved wife of Peter Burns (dec.). Cherished mother of Samantha, Tanya and Simon. Adored grandmother to her beauti ful granddaughters Amelia and Morgan. Dearly loved daughter of Robert and Lorna Prosser (both dec.) of Moe. Much loved sister of Graeme, Rodney, and Lorraine (dec), sisters-inlaw Shirley and Rhonda, and aunty to her many nieces and nephews. You earned your wings,

HARBRIDGE Ronald Edward (Ron)

16/8/1947 -9/11/2025

Passed away peacefully at home aged 78 years after acourageous battle surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Gloria for 56 years, father and fatherin-law of Peter and Sue, Sharon and James, Katherine and Matt.

Grandpa and Papa of Brendan and Caitlin, Samuel and Sophie, Nathan and Tayl ah, Ch arli e, Mitchell, Isabelle and Emma and 5and 1/2 Great-Grandchildren.

Amazing and treasured brother, Uncle and friend of many.

Special thanks to LCHS Palliative Care Team whose assistance was invaluable and greatly appreciated.

HARRIS Enid (Dulcie)

The President, Committee, Staff and members of the Morwell RSL Sub Branch are deeply saddened by the passing of their valued Affiliate member Dulcie. Deepest heartfelt sympathy to George and all the family and friends.

LEST WE FORGET.

HEGARTY Jane (Jean)

Passed away peacefully at O'Mara House Traralgon on November 8, 2025, Aged 88 Years

Loved and loving wife of Mel (dec.).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marcus and Tracey, Alan and Aphinya, Mel (dec.), Gary and Narelle, Devona and Mick.

Adored Granny to her 13 Grand-children, 4GreatGrand Children, and their families.

Loving Sister to Everett, Meta, Brian, Beathea, and their Families.

Reunited with her loved ones. Forever in our hearts.

JOHNSON Stephen James (Jim) Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health Traralgon on 8 November 2025.

Aged 88 years Loving husband of Joyce. Aloving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

JOHNSON Stephen (Jimmy)

Dearly loved father of Lisa, fathe r-in-law to Eddie. Cherished grand father of Tyson, Stacy and Nathan and partners Paige and Ashlee .B elove d great-grandfather of Bailie, Jamison, Layla, Ivy, Tate, Blake and Abigail. Forever in our hearts. ♥

RICHARDS

Meagan Sheree (Meags)

22/5/1995 -3/11/2025

Passed away surrounded by her loving family at the West Gippsland Hospital Warragul. Precious daughter of Gary and Carolyn. Treasured younger sister of Jarrod (dec.), Kirstin and Matt, sister-in-law of Heidi. Adored Aunty of Raavi, Oliver and Blake. Much loved partner of Davern.

Cherished granddaughter of the late Ray and Isobel Robins, Jack and Mary Richards. Alaugh, asmile, ajoke or two, That's the way we'll remember you.

RICHARDS Meagan

Dearly loved niece of Jenny and Steve. Cousin to Shannon and Scott, Tayla and Sophie, Jack and Emily and families.

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as our Niece Was the greatest gift of all.

RIVIERE June Born 19 November 1930. Passed away 8November 2025. Passed away peacefully at Maryvale Private Hospital.

Dearly loved wife of David (dec.).

Much loved Mum of Paul and Anne. Mother in-law of Heather.

Loving Nan of David, Renee and Emma (dec). And Nana June of Elodie, Vivienne and Xander. "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS".

VAN DER HEIDE Bill Died 5November at his home on Bribie Island. Loved and loving husband of Jeanette. Adored father, poppy and great grandfather. Loved brother-inlaw of Tom and Marion Tripp and Marianne and John Punshon.

HARBRIDGE AService of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Ronald Edward "Ron" Harbridge will be held at St James Anglican Church, 100 Grey Street Traralgon, WEDNESDAY on (19 November 2025) commencing at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) Palliative Care Service would be appreciated. No cash. See our website for account details. The Service for Ron will also be livestreamed, please visit our website for further instructions.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON

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Funerals • HEGARTY The Funeral of Mrs Jane (Jean) Hegarty will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (14th November 2025) commencing at 11am At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. The Service for Jean will also be livestreamed, please visit: latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au for further instructions.

BURNS Kaye The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Kaye Burns will be held at the Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6Ollerton Ave Moe, TUESDAY (11 November 2025) commencing at 1:30pm Kaye's Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website at latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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CARRUTHERS

AFuneral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mrs June Carruthers will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Dr Traralgon on FRIDAY (14th November 2025) commencing at 11am.

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DUNCAN

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr David (Davie) Duncan will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell, THURSDAY (13 November 2025) commencing at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the GARDS would be appreciated. David's service will also be livestreamed. To view please visit: latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

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GREENWOOD

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Caroline Greenwood will be held at the Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon, on TUESDAY (18 November 2025) commencing at 11am.

Caroline's Service will also be livestreamed. To view please visit our website: latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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RICHARDS AService to honour the life of Meagan (Meags) Richards will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd Warragul, THURSDAY (13 November) at 1.30pm.

The Service will also be live-streamed. To view Meagan's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au

Following light refreshments, aPrivate Family Burial will be held.

RIVIERE

The memorial service of June Riviere will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon on FRIDAY (21 November 2025) commencing at 1.30pm. Aprivate cremation was held November 14th. In lieu of flowers and in memory of June please donate to your favourite charity. The service for June will also be livestreamed, please visit: latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au for further instructions.

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HEIDE (nee Aslett)

Rosemary Phyllis Aservice will be held to honor Rosemary's life and legacy at St Peter's Anglican Church, 2/4 Bruce St Leongatha, on TUESDAY (11 November 2025) commencing at 1pm. Rosemary's service will be live streamed, to view please visit www.handley funeralservices.com.au

JOHNSON

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Jim Johnson will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Rose Chapel, Cemetery Drive Traralgon, on MONDAY (17 November2025) commencing at 11am. Jim's service will also be livestreamed. To view: please visit: latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

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McKAY AGathering to celebrate the life of Malcolm Hamish McKay will take place in the Yinnar &District Memorial Hall, 14 Main St Yinnar, on Thursday 20th of November 2025 commencing at 11am As per Malcolm's wishes, to be preceded by a Private Family Interment Ceremony. The ceremony will be live-streamed -please see harwoodfunerals.com.au for digital link

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STEWART

The funeral of Suzanne Stewart will be held at the Moe New Life Christian Centre, Fowler St Moe, Friday 14th November 2025, commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of this service the funeral will proceed to the Moe Cemetery.

In Memoriam •

CORTI Nerina 12/11/1990

Those we love can never be more than athought away. For as long as there's a memory they live in our hearts to stay. From your loving family.

EVANS, Betty. 11/11/2006. EVANS, Frank. 12/6/1996. EVANS, Geoffrey. 5/3/2018. LICCIARDI, Vincenzo. 2/9/2011. LICCIARDI, Felicetta. 1/1/2022. Not just today but everyday we love you always. Love Kerry, Angelo, Vincent, Alysia, Evangelo, Carissa, Aliciabeth, Dylan, Angelica, James, Cecelia, Maxine, Puddins and Frank. XOXOXO

KNIBBS Darren Wayne 10/11/2005. Twen ty year sh ave passed but, no matter how life changes, no matter what we do, a special place within our hearts, is always kept for you. Your loving parents, Wayne and Sue.

KNIBBS Darren Wayne 10/11/2005. 20 years have passed, yet the memory of your grin still brightens my day. You were more than just a sibling, you were my cheeky little brother and partner in crime. Missing you heaps. Love your sis Carolyn and niece Addy

GRECH Emmi Rose 9/11/2002 -11/11/2002 Happy 23rd Birthday our beautiful Angel. Always in our hearts and missing you everyday. Love Mum, Dad, Tahli, Ruby and Sharnee XXXXX

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Morwell in boxseat forwomen’sCBL title

BASKETBALL

CBL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

LATROBE Valley sides Moe and Morwell remain in good stead in each of the men’s and women’s competitions respectively in the Country Basketball League.

The Meteors continue to keep closely with top-seeded Warragul on the men’s ladder, with their latest win at the weekend over Korumburra at Latrobe Leisure Newborough resultingina seventh straight victory since aRound1loss to the Warriors.

Moe had no difficulties with the Wildcats, winning by 26 points at home, blowing the margin out of the water after the first quarter ended relatively close.

Austin Shelley was at his very best,finishing with agame-high 35 points, including four three-pointers on the day.

Prior to that, the Meteors claimed the double in Round 5, beginning with adefeat of Maffra by 19 points at Cameron Sporting Complex on Saturday, November 1.

Aback-and-forth first quartershowedsigns of aclose contest to be played throughout, however Moe lifted its intensity, knocking down outside shots with ease to increase the margin.

TheEagles were never able to break past that certain threshold, only gettingasclose as eight points in the second half, as the Meteors pushed past their home opponents significantly.

Shelley top-scored with 24 points,followedby Josh Parkinson (21) and Rohan Demczuk (14), while ByronSandeman led the wayfor Maffra with 21.

Typical Latrobe Valley rivals Moe and Traralgon then duelled on Sunday, November 2atLatrobe Leisure Newborough, with the Meteors claiming bragging rights, 99-93.

While the home side opened out of the gate with

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No joy for locals in AFLWfinals

FOOTBALL AFLWEXPORTS

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE AFLWfinals campaign arrivedat the weekend with some of Latrobe Valley exports getting to work.

Hawthornreached its second consecutive finals series, but were nowherenear powerhouse North Melbourne, winning 5.12 (42) to 0.3 (3) in the Friday qualifying final at IKON Park.

The Hawks demise broughtwith it the reigning premiers 25th straightvictory, with the Kangaroos unassailable since succumbing in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final At the weekend, the game provided little spark for Hawthorn, who were unable to register agoal in the opening final,marking aclub first since the Hawks joinedAFLWin 2022, and the lowest team score in AFLW finals history.

Morwell's Casey Sherriff finished with nine disposalsand three tackles. Her Hawks will get asecond chancethis weekend, coming up against Carlton in the first semi-final at IKON Park on Saturday from 7.15pm.

After reaching its first finals seriesin AFLW history, St Kilda couldn't extend itsseason, falling to Adelaide,8.12 (60) to 2.4(16)atNorwood Oval in Sunday's elimination final.

The Saints were held goalless in the first half during, but managed two goals in the third quarter to stem some of the blow.

Traralgon's Darcy Guttridge notched six touches and three marks for the Saints.

asolid 11-4 start, the T-Birds had little worry in reversing that margin,and entered the first break ahead by six points off the back of some nice interior scoring and transition play.

Moe also began to pack the paint by slicing into the lane routinely, which began to present some openplayers, andDemczuk wasthe primary antagonist for Traralgon, finishing the first half with 12 points for the Meteors.

Returning from the main break with aslim two-point lead, Moe continued to attack, but the visitors answered each time.

Traralgon’s Brooklyn Fue was dominant on the offensive glass, snaggingcountless rebounds andsecond chance shots from the T-Birds, which continued to be an issuefor the smallerMeteors line-up.

As Traralgon began to appear to have momentum, Fue received his sixth foul, thus eliminating him from the game, which also evened out the exit of Parkinson for Moe,who was ejected fromthe game with two technical fouls earlier.

With the Meteorsinthe bonus,they continued to put pressure on their opponents and the referees by attacking the rim, and more times than not, getting to the free throw line late.

Even still,Traralgon managed to sneak back into the lead, with Kody Tibballs finishing inside plus the foul, pushing the T-Birds ahead by apoint with less than 90 seconds remaining.

Shelleythen rose, as he often does for Moe, despite not getting on the end of his perimeter shots most of the game, sprung up for his first three-pointer of the day when it mattered to clinch victory for theMeteors.

Moe had five players score 12 or more points, with Shelley best with 24 and Demczuk (20).

Despite struggles in the lead up to the weekend, Morwell got back on the winner’s list tenfold, with twomonster victories in Round 6.

Against battlers BairnsdaleonSaturday, the

Magic rodehome29-pointwinners from Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, despite some early worries.

Morwell led by just seven points at the main break against the side with just two wins to their name from their last two seasons back in CBL, but the Magic procedurally dismantled the Bullets when it mattered most.

Kelvin Austin (27 points) and Nick Sedley (21) were top scorers for Morwell, with the Magic also having six of theirseven available players notching double digits.

Morwell then had an even more emphatic victory on Sunday, leaving no stoneunturned against Lakes Entrance, winning by 54 points at Lakes Entrance Youth and Recreation Centre.

A34-12 first quarter already turned the game toward one direction, but the Magic never let up throughout the game, posting 16 triples from beyond the arc.

William Tankard led the charge with aseasonbest 36 points, while Jordan Canovan (27) and Austin (26) also got in on the fun.

The Magic couldn’t keep up with Warragul on Saturday, November 1however, falling by 22 points at Warragul Leisure Centre in Round 5.

After scoring just 14 points to open proceedings, Morwell fought back to under double digits before halftime arrived,but that’s the bestthey could do.

The Warriorsoutscored their opponents by 14 points in the second half to keep them at bay.

 AS for Morwell women’s, they are riding high as CBL favourites heading towards the last three weeks of the regular season.

Followinga seismic victory over Bairnsdale by 41 points on Saturday, the Magic sit comfortably at the top of the CBL ladder with an unbeaten record of eight wins.

Holding the Bullets to just 13 points through the first half at Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Morwell served poise to see out the game

at their absolute best.

Shantelle Thorburn led the way with 27 points , followed by Carmen Albrecht with 18.

The Magic also didn’t find much trouble coming up against Warragul in the round prior, defeating the Warriors by close to 30 points on Saturday, November 1atWarragul Leisure Centre.

Morwell held Warragul to just five points in the openingquarter, eliminating any hope of an upset from the Warriors on its home court.

The hosts responded marginally following that blistering, but it meant very little toward the end result.

Five Magic players reached doubledigit scoring, with Jordan Pyle leading the way with 17 points, followed by Olivia Ouchirenko (15) and Thorburn (13).

Moe are attempting to keep in close company with the top two (Morwell and Warragul), but an eight-point loss to Korumburra at the weekend kept them closer to the middle order.

The Wildcats endedthe first half ahead by six points at Latrobe Leisure Newborough, but the Meteors fought back through the final turn, trailing by three.

Alahna Arnason scoredacrucial bucket with under two minutes to go in the final term to stave off the home side’s comeback.

Caitlin Demczukled the way for Moe with 14 points, followed by Tahni Hodgens with 12.

The Meteors went two-for-two in Round 5, taking down Maffra closely by eight points and then making light work of Traralgon, 87-51.

Asecond quarter 10-point blitz by Moe allowed them to hold on against astrong Eagles side, while they did all their work early against the T-Birds to carry through to their fourth win.

Demczuk and Brooke Hunter each scored 18 points in the Sunday, November 2win against Traralgon.

Traralgon men and women both had the bye.

Bowlers battledthrough soggy conditions

BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH WEEKEND PENNANT BY

MICHAEL HOLROYD

BOWLERS were apprehensive about the weather following continual forecasts of unpleasant rain last Saturday.

The morning started with plenty of light rain after heavy overnight showers. Bowlers attended their clubs hoping the rain would ease and allow afternoon’s bowls for Round 4inStrzelecki North.

 DIVISION 1

THE game of the round was at Trafalgar, with Newborough playing on Trafalgar’s 'Blue Lagoon' which wasquite appropriate with the constant threat of rain throughout the afternoon.

For Trafalgar, Matt Schreyer and his rink of GrahamHill, Ted Kuklinsky and Adam Proctor got away to agreat start after losing the first end to Newborough’sstate representative Sammy Atkinsonand her rink of Glenn Slater, Danny Van Zuylen and Neale Houston. They wonsix shots on the second end and five on the fourth to streak away to a12-1lead. After 12 ends, Schreyer had amassive 29-6 lead.

Newborough’sGeorge Lambos and his rink of Paul Sherman, Wayne Arnold and Alan Grubb fought hard to get Newborough back in the game as they drewtoan18-5lead against Nathan Cook and his rink of Peter Rosenboom, Matt Ogilvie and Tim Fraser. ScottJones and his rink of Alan Ryan,Josh Kennedyand Phil Mustoe werealso playingwell for Newborough and had a17-6lead against Chris Bortignon and his rink of Noel Rubenstein, Mick Fleming and Matt Coutts after 12 ends.

The fourth rink wasbetween KevinLovett of Newboroughand his rink of Bluey Flanigan, Jo-Anne Michaels and Sheryl Atkinson who were narrowly leading 10-8 against David Cook and his rink of Wayne Hurst, Matt Leicester and Ian Miles. Atthisstage thegamewasclose,withNewborough slightly in front by three shots and all rinks playing competitive bowls over the remaining nine ends. Sammy Atkinson and herrink recoveredover the last fewendstoonlygodown 33-14. Chris Bortignonand his rink came home strongly to narrowly win the rink20-19 which wasa big turnaround from the early ends. Kevin Lovett won eight ends in arow prior to losing the last end to win 22-9.

In agame of two halves Nathan Cook had fought back strongly againstGeorge Lambos and they started the last end of the matchwith Newborough leading by one shot overall with Lambos leading 21-13. Cook’s rink drew shot on the last end to have the thrilling match end in adraw with each club winning two rinks and the score tied 76-all.

Traralgon travelled to Longwarry and played under the roof with aweakened team with alarge number of players unavailable. Wayne Barnesand his rink of Trevor James, Julian Wildenberg and

ShaneChapmandefeatedIan Peterson and his rink of Jodie Ashby, Grame Aubrey and Trevor Kitchin 25-9. James Scullin and his rink of Jedd Ladgrove, Jason Irvineand Ron Sherlock defeated Russell White and his rink of Craig Cousin,Robert Quinn and Richard Ross 21-15.

Longwarry had winners with Dave Ashby, and his rink of Hank Metselaar, Grant Pask and Jason Lieshout defeating Michael Yacoub and his rink of PatTrewein, Ian Kirkupand NickTurnbull 20-15.

Glenn Pask and his rink of Jan Aubrey, Dale Weller and Ken White defeated Matt Ecclesand his rink of Tom Irvine, Michael Better and Ian Hilsley 17-14 leaving Traralgon the winners 75-61.

Morwell played well at home against near neighbours Morwell Club.

KevinPigden and his rinkofJillWhite,Alex Muirhead Jr and Morice Gardiner defeated Tara Harleand herrink of Jo Leslie, Duncan Hanlon andRoger Rejmer 27-13. Ron Lyfield and his rink of Bill Tumney,John Osborne and John Woischuk defeatedGlenn Trembathand his rink of Geoff Unwin,Sue Karleusa andLynne Smith 28-10 For Morwell Club, Brett Harle defeated Danny McKeown 22-19 and Neil WhitelawdefeatedBrian Kingsley 22-17 leaving Morwell the winners 91-67 Traralgon RSL and Drouin was washed out.

 DIVISION 2

MOEmaintained its unbeaten run with all rinks up against Traralgon RSL (2).

Sandy Caines defeated Graeme Hore22-20, Steve Pallot defeated Gordon Bayley 29-21 and Michael Smogavec defeated Alan Jones 21-15.

John Westerlo and his rink of Dave Wurlod, John 'Banger' Harvey and Chris Goldsbrough had a 36-12 win against Max Gibbinstocomplete the 108-68 victory.

Traralgon (2) had awin against Traralgon (3) with Kevin Enguell defeating Brendon Smiles 20-13, Gary Trewin defeated Graham Cross 24-17 andKathy Smiles defeated Shashi Bhattti 21-12. For Traralgon (3), Greg Swan defeated Abe Roeder 30-20, leaving Traralgon (2) the winners 85-72.

These were the only gamescompleted which counted for points as only one game in each of Divisions 4, 5and 6were completed, not enough for results to count.

Round 3

BOWLERS enjoyed good weather on Saturday, November 1for Round 3ofStrzelecki North Saturday Pennant.

In Division1,the game of the round was at Newborough, with visitors Longwarry providing strong competition throughout the match, winning 76 to 72.

Sammy Atkinson and her rink of Glenn Slater and DannyVan Zuylen, togetherwith Neale Houston, defeated Glenn Pask 28-19. Kevin Lovett and his rink of Bluey Flanigan, Jo-Anne Michaels and Sheryl Atkinson defeated DavidAshby19-10. GeorgeLambos drew 18-all with Ken Towt.

For Longwarry, Ian Peterson and his rink of Jodie and Graeme Aubrey, together with Trevor Kitchin, defeated Scott Jones 25-11, leaving Newborough the winners by four shots in an entertaining game. Traralgonwon all rinks at home against Drouin, with Michael Yacoub and his rink of Pat Trewin, Ian Kirkup and Nick Turnbull winning 27-8 against Dennis Throup.

Vin McIlwain and his rink of MichaelBetter, Ian Hilsleyand Matt Eccles won 27-10 against Chris Deal.

James Scullin defeated Doug Boggie 20-18 and Wayne Lynch defeated Toby Wallace 24-15, leaving Traralgon the winners 98-51. Traralgon RSLwelcomed MorwellCluband broke through for its first win of the season, with Ross Sizeland and his rink of Greg Pratt, Tich Hore and Maurie Sutcliffe winning 40-9 against Neil Whitelaw.

BeauWilliamson defeated Brett Harlt20-13, Alan Kanavan defeated Glenn Trembath 21-12 and Dave Hodson defeated Tara Harle 19-18, leaving RSL the winners 100-52 Trafalgar welcomed Morwell with MattSchreyer and his rink of Graham Hill, Ted Kuklinksky and Adam Proctor defeated Morice Gardiner 35-11 and Nathan Cook defeated Danny McKeown 19-11. For the visitors, Ron Jyfield and his rink of Bill Tumney,John Osborne and AlexMuirhead Jr defeated Chris Bortignon 28-18 and BrianKingsley defeated David Cook 22-17 leaving Trafalgar winning 89-72.



DIVISION 2

MOEmaintained its unbeaten run with anarrow two shot defeat of Warragul. Michael Smogavec and his rinkofJohn Williams, Barry Hawkett and Jayde Leech won 29-15 against Robert Renn. John Westerlo defeated David Gatewood 23-17. For Warragul, Gary Ingley defeated Steve Pallot 23-19 and Margaret Ratcliffe and her rink of John Morrison, Graeme Davis and Gaye Renndefeated Sandy Caines.

Boolarra had agood win at home against Traralgon (2) with Joel Anderson and his rink of Grame Colbert, Darrin Napier and Joelene Laukens winning 24-13 against Kevin Enguell. Dave Stevens defeatedKathy Smiles 21-13, Steve Davydefeated Abe Roeder 23-15 and for Traralgon (2), Garry Trewin defeatedJorma Takanen 23-22, leavingBoolarrawinning 90-64. Traralgon (3) won wellathomeagainst near neighbours Traralgon RSL (2) with Greg Swan defeating Grame Hore 20-13, Shashi Bhatti defeatedBrianSmith 25-18 and GrahamCross defeated Gordon Bayley 20-17.

For the RSL, Laurie Melhuish defeated Brendon Smiles 19-16 leaving Traralgon (3)winning 79-67. Garfield hada good win at home against Neerim Districtwith Les Pumphreydefeating PeterWilson 21-13, JoeLenders defeated Peter Throup17-14 and Stephen Whyte defeated Neil Adams19-18. For Neerim,PeterBrooks defeated Alan White 20-17 leavingGarfield winning74-65.

All abilities,all possibility grants

SPORT

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TO encourage more local sports club and community organisations in supporting the increase of disability sport participation, the second round of Regional All Abilities Participation Grants were opened last month.

State governmentgrant funding of up to $25,000 is available in threecategories: equipment and travel, strengtheningthe inclusion workforce, and disability-led programs and initiatives. It can alsocover expenses for clubs creating their own all abilities sports programs and travel costs to attend competitions.

Like many,the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants is part of the CommonwealthGames Legacy Fund, which has also helped resource many other local projectssuch as facility and ground upgrades at Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve.

GippSport Executive Officer,Dan Poynton revealed that there are many Latrobe Valley sports clubs that have already applied for grant funding

BOWLS

STRZELECKI NORTH

SATURDAY PENNANT 2025 -26ROUND

408-Nov-25

DIVISION 1

Traralgon 14 75 Longwarry461 Trafalgar 976Newborough 976

Traralgon RSL90 Drouin 90 Morwell 14 91 Morwell Club 467

DIVISION 2 Garfield 90 Boolarra90

Traralgon (2) 16 85 Traralgon (3) 272

Neerim District 90 Warragul 90 Moe 18 108Traralgon RSL(2) 068

DIVISION 3

Newborough (2) 90 Trafalgar (2) 90

Drouin (2) 90 Moe(2) 90 Thorpdale 90 Morwell (2) 90 Yinnar 90 Longwarry(2) 90

DIVISION 4s Yarragon 90 Churchill 90

Newborough (3) 90 Traralgon RSL(3) 90

Warragul (2) 90 Neerim District (2) 90

Traralgon (4) *** 18 98 YallournNorth *** 051 *** Scores Not Counted Points Shared

DIVISION 5 Trafalgar (3) 80 Garfield (2) 80

Drouin (3) 80 Traralgon (5) 80 Morwell (3) *** 13 63 Warragul (3) *** 343 *** Scores Not Counted Points Shared

DIVISION 6

Morwell Club (2) 80 Morwell (4) 80 Moe (3) 80 Newborough (4) 80 Traralgon (6) Bye

Longwarry(3) *** 14 74 Boolarra(2) ***

255 ***

Scores Not Counted Points Shared

DIVISION 7

Boolarra(3) 50 Churchill (2) 50

Traralgon RSL(4) 50 Morwell (5) 50

Drouin (4) 50 YallournNorth (2) 50 Thorpdale (2) Bye

SATURDAY PENNANT 8Nov 2025

Round 4

DIVISION 1

Name WL DF ADiff. P

Traralgon 14 00356 238 11864

Newborough 13 01336 292 44 56

Trafalgar 12 11318 302 16 43

Longwarry1 220337 277 60 39

Morwell 12 20310 306 438

Traralgon RSL1 121230 251 -21 29

Drouin 10 31197 279 -82 13

Morwell Club 10 40245 384 -139 6

DIVISION 2

Name WL DF ADiff. P

Moe 14 00358 285 73 62

Garfield 12 11244 225 19 45

Boolarra 12 11245 202 43 43

Traralgon 32 20289 314-25 34

Neerim District 11 21232 2171533

Warragul 11 21222 233 -1131

Traralgon 21 30284 333 -49 22

Traralgon RSL2 130288 353 -65 18

DIVISION 3 Name WL DF ADiff. P Newborough 23 01240 2182250 Thorpdale 12 11235 1963947 Longwarry2 211248 209 39 45 Trafalgar

to give those living with adisability an opportunity to stay active and enjoy themselves.

"GippSport ourselves, we were successful with two applications in the first round," he told the Express

"We have ordered15sportwheelchairs. so they willhelp us increase the availability of awhole range of different wheelchair programs for people that have different physical impairments.

"The other program that we'll be delivering with our grant funding is amulti-sportprogram that initially will be delivered in Leongatha and then willberolledout to otherLGA'sacross Gippsland."

Several Latrobe Valley Soccer League clubs expressed interest in delivering all-abilities programs, with one coming fromTraralgon Olympians that will be supported by GippSport withinclusive coaching trainingand shaping an inclusiveenvironment.

The Regional All Abilities Participation Grants will also support Gippsland CricketLeague's No Boundaries Cricket,which was re-established after it ceased following the pandemic.

31 21148 193-45 23 Warragul 30 31142 201-59 15 DIVISION 6

WL DF ADiff. P

33 01198 1415750

42 01146 89 57 40

Club 22 11191 1563539

42 11178 1753 38

Longwarry3 021102 125-23 12

Boolarra2 02183167 -84 9

Traralgon 60 30141 186-45 4

DIVISION 7 Name WL DF ADiff. P

Boolarra3 301146 92 54 31

Morwell 52 01106 56 50 25

Drouin 41 1150371317

Traralgon RSL4 12187761117 Churchill 21 115582-27 13

Thorpdale 21 2092135 -43 10

YallournNorth 20 3188146 -58 7 GOLF

CHURCHILL ANDMONASH

Stableford1st November 2025.

AGrade Winner: J. Sanders(Snr) 39 pts

BGrade Winner: B. Kilday37pts

CGrade Winner: G. Leahy43pts

D.T.L: 1. C. Waring 36, 2. C. Sterrick35, 3. G. Spowart 35, 4. I. Fortune 34, 5. W. McGrath 34, 6. P. Chapple 34, 7. C. Stevens 33, 8. S. Sanders33c/b

N.T.P: 3rdC.Gilfillan, 5th D. Burridge,12th Adam West, 14th R. Vesty Birdies: 3rdM.Brereton, C. Gilfillan, B. Mathieson, 12th J. Banfield

4Person Ambrose Melbourne Cup Day

4th November 2025

Winners: N. sparks/G. Sanders/A. Sanders/S.Sanders58.25 Nett

D.T.L: 1.R. Sands/R. Dent/D.Radness/L. Bevis 59.375 Nett, 2. M. Answerth/P Kearns/B.Downie/M. Brereton 60.25 Nett

N.T.P: 3rdG.Beyer, 5th B. Downie,14th C. Gardiner

MIRBOONORTH

Tuesday4th November,Stableford,

AGrade: PDraper,39pts

BGrade: JHughes 43pts

DTL: JSmeriglio,S Mc Kenzie,M Payne 38 c/b

NTP: 4th SHill-Smith, 6thPDraper,13th S Woodall, 16th,T Whitelaw, Birdies: 6th PDraper,13th TBradshaw.

MOE

Saturday, 01 November 2025 1st Round Men's Club Championships

Incorporating Monthly Medal &Vic Robinson Shield Vic Robinson Shield Winner: Tony Johnson

Grade AWinner: Johnson, Tony (3)66

Grade BWinner: Eastaway,Karl(13)66

Grade CWinner: Matthews,Max (22) 70

MonthlyMedal PlayOff: Tony Johnson & Karl Eastaway

Place Getters: Hayes, Gerard70, Stirzaker Jason 71, Bassman, Jeffrey 72 C/B, Brien, Graeme 72, Borg, Shannon 73 C/B, Backman, Phil 73, Duncan, Jack 73 C/B Boyce, John 73 C/B,Wilson, Graeme 73 C/B,Stansbury, Les 73 C/B,Weir, Martin 73 C/B,Wilson, Lee 73

Gross Winner: Tony Johnson 69 Great Score: BradleyBackman Birdie @ 8, Shannon BorgBirdie@14, MannyBorg Birdie @8

Nearest to Pin: 4th Tony Johnson ,8th MannyBorg,14th Shane Williams Myster Sixes Winner: WallyWilkinson

The program offers competitive and fun indoor social cricket with trained coaches on offer and no equipment needed for participants.

Twin City Archers in Morwell was also successful in the first round of applications, offering blind archery programs with tactile equipment and other programs for those with intellectual impairments.

GippSport looks forward to more sports clubs applyingfor funding to better improvesport participation and inclusion in the region.

"Certainly froma GippSportperspective,weare just really keen to see as many clubs apply for this grantaspossible," Poynton said.

"Onaverage, about 20 per cent of the population identifieshavingsomeformofdisability, so there's ahugepotential participation market out there for clubs.

"If there'sany other clubs that are interested in applying, I'd encouragethem to get in touch with us."

GippSport are on hand to provide disability awarenesstraining and help volunteerscreate an inclusive environment, with inclusion coaches

SCOREBOARD

Sunday, 02 November 2025 OPEN Sunday 9hole Stableford

Grade AWinner: Cunningham, Steve(9) 16 Sunday, 02 November 2025 OPEN Sunday

Mixed Stableford

Grade AWinner: Grant, Callum (16) 39

Grade BWinner: Walshe,Michael (24) 39 C/B

Place Getters: Berry, Rodney39, Beuthin, Jan38,Donaldson, Leanne 37 C/B , Wilson, Graeme 37

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 OPEN Mixed Stableford

Grade AWinner: Johnson, Tony (3)38C/B

Grade BWinner: Winters, Jamie (11) 39

Grade CWinner: Gilham,Nicolas (33) 36 C/B

Place Getters: Hibbs,Steven38C/B Borg, Cassandra38, Stansbury, Les 36 C/B, Duncan, Jack 36 C/B ,Chapman, Paul 36, Cheetham, Ben 35

Great Score: Steven Hibbs (Birdie) @8, Paddy Sleswick(Birdie)@14, RileyMills (Birdie) @4 ,Charles Johnson (Birdie) @ 14 ,CassandraBorg(Birdie)@4, Tony Johnson (Birdie) @8 ,Lucas Tripodi (Birdie) @14 Nearest to Pin: 4th Anne Mead ,8th Jamie Winters,14th Steven Hibbs

Wednesday, 05 November 2025 Women's Wednesday9Hole Stableford

Overall Winner: Davy,Kerri(30) 10

Wednesday, 05 November 2025 Split 1st Rnd Women's Club Championships Type: Stroke

Grade AWinner: Taylor,Amy (13) 73

Grade BWinner: Stewart, Leahann (30) 75 Place Getters: Bates,Linda 74,Borg, Kathy 75, Middlemiss,Kaye75

Great Score: Jenna Robertson (Birdie) @9 Thursday, 06 November 2025 OPEN Mixed Stableford

Grade AWinner: Johnson, Tony (2)40

Grade BWinner: Scammell,Mark(15)39

Grade CWinner: Webb,Guy (25) 39 C/B

Place Getters: Downs,Craig 39, Cropley, Mike 38 C/B,Colvin, Anthony38, Rodaughan, Peter37C/B,Wilson, Graeme 37 C/B,Gambling,Allan 37,Duncan, Ian 36 C/B,Symons,Daniel 36 C/B,Jenkins, Andrew 36 C/B,Harber,John 36, White, Darren R35C/B,Morrow,Darren 35 C/B

Babet, Alain 35 C/B,Cunningham, Steve35

Great Score: Jeffrey Bassman(Birdie) @8 ,Jason Stirzaker (Birdie) @4 ,Tony Johnson (Birdie) @8, TimFord(Birdie) @8 ,TonyJohnson (Birdie) @14,Craig Downs (Birdie) @4 ,Ian Duncan (Birdie) @14 Nearest to Pin: 4th Jason Stirzaker ,8th DirkMeyer,14th Bob Harland

MORWELL

5th November 2025 Women's StrokeMonthly Medal

Div 1: PInger 69 Medal Winner

Div 2: BScurlock74

DTL: DVuillermin 74 ELau 77

NTP: 2nd BScurlock11th CPeter 15th D

Vuillermin Count Putts: DVuillermin 30 putts

TRAFALGAR

Wednesday5/11/25

18-Holes: Stableford

9-Holes: Stableford

18-Hole AGrade Winner: Ange Bayley(20) with 36 points

Agrade Runner-Up: BevKeily(23) with 33 points

BGrade Winner: JanJansen (44) with 37 points

BGrade Runner-Up: Anne Outhred with 34 points

DTL: Sue Klemkeand JanGriffin with 32 and JennyEvison with 31 points

NTP: 5th Anne Outhred 13th Heather Savige

available through GippSport delivering the Sport For All Program.

Thatprogram is runthrough the Dylan Alcott Foundation. The former wheelchair tennis star visited Traralgon last month.

While engagement from locals with these all abilities programs has improved over recent years, like many things, the pandemic caused agreat setback.

But GippSport are still there to provide support when clubs again want to dive into this space.

"Our colleagues can go sit with the club committee and over aperiod of time, work throughthe modules, help the club develop an action plan and then support the implementation of it," Poynton explained.

"This grant can help potentially seed fund the activationofany of the ideas that theclub can come up with."

The Regional All Abilities Participation Grants close on November 19. To apply and for more information, visit: http:// sport.vic.gov.au/funding

Gobblers: JanGriffin on the 5th, Jan

Jansen on the 6th and Cheryl Toyne on the 10th

9-Hole players Winner: Heather Savige (17) with 21 points

Runner-Up: Sue Williams (17) with 15 points

Tuesday: 04/11/25 -StablefordTraf. Golf Club Event

Players: 18,Women 6, Men 14

Winner: Reno Borg(18)

Runner Up: Hank Fiddelaers(17 )

DTL: Sue DeVries (16), Sue Klemke(16), PeterMoss (16)

NTP: NormMether (5th)

Lucky Card: Sonia Roberts

Thursday06/11/2025 -1st roundSeniors

Championship Stroke

Players: 54, Women 20, Men 34

Ladies Winner: KarenMcGregor (29)

Runner Up: Beth Landsdown (33) c/b

ScratchWinner: Sue DeVries (49)

DTL: Cheryl Toyne (33) Sue Williams (33)

Aija Owen (35)

NTP: JanGriffin (15th)

Lucky Card: Aileen McNair

Mens Winner: GeoffGriffin (30)

Runner Up: SteveGould (31)

ScratchWinner: Tony Shearer (41)

DTL: AnthonyCunningham (32) Mick

Bennett(33) Alan Gray (33)Frank Kiss (33)

Duane Baker (33) Chris Moody (33)

NTP: No one

Par3 event: Alan Gray

LuckyCard: NormMether

Friday, November 7th, Open Men’s& Ladies Stableford

AGrade Winner: Grag Evison 38 pts

BGrade Winner: Di Moody 41 pts

CGrade Winner: Wayne Dunn 36 pts

DTL's: Nathan Jenkins 37,MarkScammell 37,Uwe Tomski 37,TonyBickley37, Adam Voumard36, John Hargreaves36, Mick West 36, PeterCooke34, GaryBuckland 34, Jordan Chapman 34 C/B

Eagles: 7th: Dane Ellwood, Tony Bickley

Birdies: 2nd: DanChapple 5th: John Gardiner,Paul Adamiak, Stu Marriott13th: Jordan Chapman, Stephen Mills,John Hargreaves15th: PattyMcGrath

Saturday, November 8th, Monthly Medal Stroke–First Round Club Championships Medal Winner: RobClark65nett

AGrade Winner: Chad McKie 67 nett

BGrade Winner: RobClark65nett

ScratchWinner: Chad McKie 72 gross

DTL’s: StewartCluning 70, NormMether 70, Aaron Larkman 70, Nathan Jenkins 71, AnthonyGould 71, NickRowe71, Stu Marriott71, Josh Clarkson 72, Hank Fiddelaers72C/B Birdies: 5th: NickRowe, Symon Lee,Rob Clark, PeterHobson 11th:Hank Fiddelaers, TimCross 13th:Ken Street

NTP’s: 2nd: Wayne Robbins 5th: NickRowe 11th:Hank Fiddelaers13th: Josh Clarkson 15th:StewartCluning PISTOLS

Mon 27/10/25 Air pistol

CGrade: DO'Rourke 446-111-557

DGrade: LMorris 466-146-612. DSykes 459-113-572. Ladies air pistol

CGrade: KPeters522-67-589.

Wed29/10/25 Centrefire

CGrade: CBenelli 491-76-567

DGrade: DBest 456-146-602. LMorris 314-229-543. BChapman 247-152-399. D O'Rourke 152-182-334.

25 mt Pistol

CGrade: MHoward 502-73-575. DGrade: FBorgnine 483ke104-587.D VanDyke376-190-566. Sat 1/11/25 mornrapid fire

BGrade: DFarnham 502-73-575. DGrade: LMorris 368-153-521.H Miller 306-284-590. JWynguard183-268-451 Afternoon shoot standardpistol CGrade: CBenelli 470-80-550. DGrade: LMorris 449-163-612.

Gippsland League fixture 2026

Round 1-April 11

 LEONGATHA VMOE

 MORWELL VWONTHAGGI

 MAFFRAV SALE

 TRARALGON VBAIRNSDALE (N)

 WARRAGUL VDROUIN (SUN)

Round 2-April 18

 BAIRNSDALE VLEONGATHA

 DROUIN VTRARALGON

 MOE VMAFFRA

 SALE VMORWELL

 WONTHAGGI VWARRAGUL

Round 3-April 25

 WONTHAGGI VDROUIN (N)

 TRARALGON VMOE (N)

 MAFFRAV LEONGATHA (SUN)

 MORWELL VBAIRNSDALE (SUN)

 WARRAGUL VSALE (SUN)

Round 4-May 2

 BAIRNSDALE VWARRAGUL

 DROUIN VSALE

 LEONGATHA VTRARALGON

 MAFFRAV MORWELL

 MOE VWONTHAGGI

Round 5-May 9

 MORWELL VLEONGATHA

 SALE VTRARALGON

 WARRAGUL VMAFFRA

 WONTHAGGI VBAIRNSDALE

 DROUIN VMOE (MAY16) Round 6-split round

 TRARALGON VWARRAGUL (MAY16)

 MAFFRAV WONTHAGGI (MAY16)

 BAIRNSDALE VDROUIN (MAY23)

 LEONGATHA VSALE (MAY23)

 MORWELL VMOE (MAY23)

Round 7-May 30

 MOE VBAIRNSDALE

 SALE VWONTHAGGI

 TRARALGON VMAFFRA

 WARRAGUL VLEONGATHA

 DROUIN VMORWELL (SUN)

Round 8-June6

 BAIRNSDALE VSALE

 DROUIN VMAFFRA

 MOE VWARRAGUL (SUN)

 MORWELL VTRARALGON (SUN)

 WONTHAGGI VLEONGATHA (SUN) Round 9-June13

 LEONGATHA VDROUIN

 SALE VMOE

 TRARALGON VWONTHAGGI

 WARRAGUL VMORWELL

 MAFFRAV BAIRNSDALE (SUN)

Round 10 -June 20

 BAIRNSDALE VTRARALGON

 MOE VLEONGATHA

 WONTHAGGI VMORWELL

 SALE VMAFFRA(SUN)

 DROUIN VWARRAGUL (SUN) Rd 11 -June27 (clearancesclose)

 LEONGATHA VBAIRNSDALE

 MAFFRAV MOE

 MORWELL VSALE

 TRARALGON VDROUIN

 WARRAGUL VWONTHAGGI

Round 12 -July 11

 BAIRNSDALE VMORWELL

 DROUIN VWONTHAGGI

 LEONGATHA VMAFFRA

 MOE VTRARALGON

 SALE VWARRAGUL

Round 13 -July 18

 MORWELL VMAFFRA

 SALE VDROUIN

 TRARALGON VLEONGATHA

 WARRAGUL VBAIRNSDALE

 WONTHAGGI VMOE

Round 14 -July 25

 BAIRNSDALE VWONTHAGGI

 LEONGATHA VMORWELL

 MAFFRAV WARRAGUL

 MOE VDROUIN

 TRARALGON VSALE

Round 15 -August 1

 DROUIN VBAIRNSDALE

 MOE VMORWELL

 SALE VLEONGATHA

 WONTHAGGI VMAFFRA

 WARRAGUL VTRARALGON (SUN)

Round 16 -August 8

 BAIRNSDALE VMOE

 LEONGATHA VWARRAGUL

 MAFFRAV TRARALGON

 MORWELL VDROUIN

 WONTHAGGI VSALE

Round 17 -August 15

 LEONGATHA VWONTHAGGI

 MAFFRAV DROUIN

 TRARALGON VMORWELL

 WARRAGUL VMOE

 SALE VBAIRNSDALE (SUN)

Round 18 -August 22

 DROUIN VLEONGATHA

 BAIRNSDALE VMAFFRA

 MOE VSALE

 WONTHAGGI VTRARALGON

 MORWELL VWARRAGUL

Finals

 QUALIFYING FINAL

SATURDAY,AUGUST29

 ELIMINATION FINAL

SUNDAY,AUGUST30

 SECOND SEMI FINAL

SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 5

 FIRST SEMI FINAL

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 6

 PRELIMINARYFINAL SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 12

 GRAND FINAL SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 19

Note: Ted Summerton Reserve is expected to be unavailable until around June due to redevelopment works.Moe’s home games TBA.

Sunday games(by club)

 BAIRNSDALE: 3

 DROUIN: 3

 LEONGATHA: 2

 MAFFRA: 3

 MOE: 1

 MORWELL: 3

 SALE: 3

 TRARALGON: 2

 WARRAGUL: 5

 WONTHAGGI: 1

Key takeout

LEAGUE officials have been handcuffed to some extent due to Easter occurring before Round 1and AnzacDay falling on aSaturday (meaningnoplay before midday).

This means at least one usual week off has been lost, and just one league-wide bye can be fitted in. The first six rounds end with asplit round before a‘cleanbreak’ of games until the league-wide bye after Round 11.

The main challenge facingclubscould be the seven uninterrupted weeks leading into finals. In previous seasons, therehas been abye on the approach to finals,allowingteams to manageplayersand ensure their fitness for the post-regular season. With that nowtaken away, fitness and availability might become even more important.

Pencil these in

 ROUND 4-LEONGATHA VTRARALGON AT LEONGATHA

SENIOR footballGrand Final rematch. The Maroons will be without Tristen Waack, but with the likely additions of afew TTUrecruits, desperate to redeem some of last September’s horror show.

 ROUND 5-DROUIN VMOE AT DROUIN

WHILE theAGrade netball Grand Final rematch between Moe and Warragul officially takes place in Round 8, greater interest surrounds the first-up clash between the Hawks and Lions. Drouin has addedformer CommonwealthGamesnetballer Mwai Kumwenda to its squad, and with most of the Gulls’ Grand Final teamdeparting andthe

Hawks back on their home court, Moe may get a fair indication as to its main challenger.

 ROUND 3- TRARALGON VMOE AT TERRY HUNTER OVAL

THE two teams seen as the most likely threat to Leongatha clash under lights on Anzac Day.

 ROUND 5-MAFFRAVWARRAGUL AT MAFFRA

AN intriguing early season match-up. The Eagles, predicted to be the boltersofthe competition, take on Warragul, who under new coach Gary Ayres, carried that exact tag last season.

 ROUND 8-MORWELL VS TRARALGON AT MORWELL

THROWawaythe form guide whenever thesetwo teams meet -especially for the Sunday game. It usually doesn’t matter where the TigersorMaroons are on the ladder, bothsides put together agripping contest. Yours truly copped anice little spray from the Morwell boys walking off after their win last season(“mightbesomething positive aboutusthis week Durks”). Fair play.

 ROUND 15 -WARRAGUL VTRARALGON AT WESTERN PARK

FOUR weeksout from finals, pundits will surely get agrasp on where Warragul sits when they host Traralgon in this Sunday fixture. The Gulls are also hosting threeSunday games next year, so spectatorsfromleaguesusually tiedupon Saturdays have the chance to see Ayres up close.

Rivalryrounds

 HUNTER STANISTREET CUP

Traralgon vMorwell (Rd8,Rd17)

 JOE HUTCHISONCUP

MORWELL VMOE (RD 6, RD 15)

 BATTLE OF THE BIRDS MAFFRA VSALE (RD 1, RD 10)

 WESTERN DERBY

WARRAGUL VDROUIN (RD1,RD10)

 SOUTHGIPPSLAND SHOWDOWN WONTHAGGI VLEONGATHA (RD 8, RD 17)

Keep aclose eyeon

THE Round6split round couldcome at abad time for afew teams.

Drouin has to travel to Bairnsdale, who will be fresh after aweek off.

Morwell meanwhile will surely rate its chances of pinching awin against Moe. The Tigers not only come into the game after aweek off, but also host the Lions, who at that stage of the season will still be playing away every week.

Moe also has to play Leongatha to open the season. Round 1istraditionallythe Grand Final rematch, and given the Lions finished third last season, there is alreadyaconspiracy theorythe Parrots requested to play Moe in order to unfurl their premiership flag in front of the Lions players, particularlycoach Leigh Poholke, who was rather vocal after Moe defeated Leongatha in aregular season game last season.

Poholke to his credit told the Express he would do the exact same thing if he was Leongatha. compiled by Liam Durkin

Gippy League at the table for Sunday roast

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

“Rememberthe Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Third of the 10 Commandments

GIVEN football is virtually areligion for many Gippslanders, it is perhaps fitting the region’s only major league has decided to schedule 10 rounds to be played on aSundayin2026.

All memberclubs will play at leastone Sunday gamenextseason

The move has been generally viewed as ‘good for the league’, in abid to attract more spectators who would otherwise be tied up watching or playing in minor leagues on Saturdays.

While Sunday football can be the bane of some local players due to weekends becoming long, drawn out affairs, the fact the Gippsland League has already released its fixture (understood to be the earliest for any league in the state, before even the AFL), it should allow clubs, coaches and players plenty of time to prepare early.

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

ON the surface, afootball fixture appears fair and equitable.

An even numberofteams means no byes and the ability for everyone to play each other twice, once with ahome ground advantage.

However, rarely doesthe calendar or availability of venues mean atotally fair draw is possible. Here, the 2026 Gippsland League fixture is broken down club-by-club, to see just who might hold an extra ace at the poker table. For context, these predictions are based on the expected strengths of seniorfootball squads for next season.

Bairnsdale

COULDN’T ask for aharder first month.

The Redlegs start with games against Traralgon and Leongatha, and then travel to Wonthaggi in Round 5. On top of that are three Sunday games all at away venues. This possibly evens out what should be the biggest home ground advantage in the league, but unfortunately, it is hard to see Bairnsdale winning two consecutive games at any stageofthe season.

Asmall mercy is aconsistent fixture of home/ away/home/away games.

Difficulty: 8/10

Drouin

BACK home for afull season, Drouin is hosting two Sunday games to showcase its new facility.

Patrons will see just how good the new surface stacks up during the first month of winter, with threegames in fourweeks from rounds seven to 10. The trade-off for this however sees the Hawks on the road in four of the last six games to finish the season, which may trigger some PTSD from thosebrave souls who travelled every week in season 2025.

Some saving grace is the fact Drouin’s ‘hardest’ games againstLeongatha,Traralgon and Moe are relatively spaced out.

Difficulty: 6/10

Leongatha

EVEN if they had to fly to Mars every week it

The sheer number of Sunday games is also understood to be the most for any Victorian country football league in recent history.

Gippsland League Board Chair Andrew Livingstone acknowledgedthe high volume of Sunday games would be acase of trial and error, but alsosaid he’d received no complaintsfromclubs.

“The proof will be in the pudding, we’ll see how the crowds are,” he said.

“I’vehad no phone calls from clubs. They were forewarned, one Sunday here and there is not the end of the world.

“We also take into account the umpiring situation, (it) certainly helps (playing Sundays) in that regard –you get the best umpires.”

Next season’s fixture also presents three night games in the first three rounds (something trainers reportedly say are the toughest games to coordinate due to sometimes packing and unpacking in near darkness).

As Livingstone explained,the league has been forced to wieldits authority withthe fixture, following some frustration in previous years with clubs.

“We’ll just fixture what we think is best for the

comp as awhole," he said.

“(It) gets away from clubs arguing about where they play each other.”

The Express rang around to all Latrobe Valleybased senior football coaches to get their thoughts on Sunday games.

Most had no issue playing Sundays, nor with the fixture and any potential advantages or disadvantages.

“I think it’s brilliant (playing Sundays), we’re happy with them. Happy with night games, happy withSunday games, happy with publicholiday games, whatever we have to do, theplayersare always happy–they’re theretoplay footy,”new Traralgonplaying-coach Dylan Loprese said

“At the end of the day, the fixturehas been set. From our point of view, if there are Sunday games that need to be played, we’ll work hard as afooty clubtomakethe bestofit,”incoming Morwell coach ShaunMooney added.

Sunday games offer anew experience for returning Moe playing-coach Leigh Poholke, who revealed he has never played aregular season Sunday match.

Fixture analysis

probably wouldn’t make much difference. That being said, Leongatha’s two Sundaygames are away, while it has back-to-back eastern road trips to Bairnsdale and Maffra in rounds two and three. TheParrots do howeverget two consecutive home games heading into finals in rounds 16 and 17. The league has only ever rewarded the minor premier with ahome semi-final once (2019), but if this rule comes back in, these home games could go some way to sewing up that fate.

Difficulty: 4/10

Maffra

COULD just about be ready to enter finals, which could also mean late season games carry huge ramifications.

Consecutive matches at home against Traralgon (Round 16) and Drouin (Round 17) mightdecideif the Eaglesplayfinals or not.

Maffra hasapotentially toughfortnight playing Leongatha straight after the bye, followed by Morwell away in the middle of winter. There is generally no worse place to play in July than Morwell,whenthe thick fog comes in from the open cut.

Back-to-back Sunday games in rounds nine and 10 may also present amental hurdle.

Difficulty: 6.5/10

Moe

AS usual, nothing to really complain about.

Moe plays just the one Sunday game and has apotentially soft run to finalsagainstDrouin, Bairnsdale and Sale across the last five weeks.

The main challenges will come in two four week blocks against Leongatha, Traralgon and Wonthaggi.

Yes the Lions won’t have ahome ground for the first half of the season, but the Maroonshaven’t had ahome ground for the last five years and still won aflag.

Difficulty: 5/10

Morwell

CLASSIC stitch up.

There is no way around it, Morwell has been given avery difficult draw.

The TigerstraveltoWonthaggi and Bairnsdale in the space of three weeks (rounds 10, 12), and play Leongatha, Moe and Traralgon across four weeks towards the end of the regular season.

Add in back-to-back Sunday games (rounds seven, eight) and three Sunday matches all up, and new coach Shaun Mooney may feel as though he never left Bairnsdale.

Difficulty: 9/10

Traralgon

HELPFUL in some ways, not so in others.

Traralgon experiences abit of everything in the first five rounds, with two nights games and consecutiveroad trips in opposite directions to Leongatha and Sale.

Incredibly though, the Maroons hardly travel for nine weeks during the middle of the season, leaving the Latrobe Valley just once.

Parity however is restored as three of Traralgon’s last four games are away. This is not ideal finals preparation, but the Maroons could well have a double chance secured by then.

Traralgon should also have its new facility fully operational by the start of the season.

Difficulty: 4/10

Sale

TOUGHdraw forwhatisexpectedtobeavery tough season.

While Sale could have awin-loss of two-two after the first four rounds, one look at who the Magpies play in the last five rounds is enough to make anyone feel as though Sale is in for avery long end to the season.

Fromrounds 14 to 18,the Magpies play Traralgon, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale on aSunday, and Moe.

There could be some absolute pastings in those

Wetgrass means reach for the beer glass

slumpingto4/16 at stumps chasing Imperials’ 141 at Andrews Park West.

Dillon Lees, Stan Urbanic or Jamie Brierley would be playing CGrade on anormal week.

Not for the firsttime, the Sorrento-based forward didn’t hold back when asked his opinion.

“I’m not amassivefan, six day breaks,local footy, abilitytorecover, risk of injury, workingMondays, but if the league want to do it then we’re all for it, let’s have some Sunday footy,” he said.

All three Latrobe Valleysides played senior finals last season, yet the new season already presents an extra hurdle in that there is seven uninterrupted weeks heading into the business end.

“That’s alot of footy. You look at playing 11 weeks straightnobreaks, there’s going to be some management there, definitely some jugglingof players, injuries, rest, risk vreward, then ladder positions,it’sgoing to be an absolute logistical gameplan the backendofthe season,” Poholkesaid.

“It’ll be what it’ll be. Last year we had six games heading into finals, and 10 in arow by the time we got to the Grand Final,soifwehavetomanage players we will,” Loprese said.

“It’s the Gippsland League, we understand that travel is abig part of whatwedo, there willbe times that we have to dig deep and work hard, it’s all part of it, part of the journey,” Mooney said.

games as teams look to finals and Sale likely has one eye turned to footy trip.

The Magpies also play three Sunday games, yet they are at least staggered into each third of the 18 round season (rounds three, 10 and 17).

What adifference four years can make. It doesn’t seemthat longago Iwas writing about Sale playing in senior and reserves grand finals(actually, it wasn’t that long ago).

Difficulty: 8.5/10

Warragul

PRIME time.

Warragul has five Sunday games next season, hosting three.

With almost one-third of its season in themarquee slot, the Gulls clearly want to show the league it means business.

If they wanted achallenge,they couldn’t have asked for agreater one,playing Traralgon, Leongatha and Moe one after the other –the second block across uninterrupted weeks.

Difficulty: 5.5/10

Wonthaggi

VERY good draw for them.

Wonthaggi plays just oneSundayand onlytravels twice in the first five weeks.

On top of that, the Power stays in South Gippsland for the last four games heading into finals-athome three times and away at Leongatha another.

Wonthaggi is on theroad thriceinfour weeks from Round 11 to 14, yet theleague-wide bye after Round 11 makes this argument redundant.

I'm still not convinced the Power's premiership window is closed, even without Ryan Sparkes. You don’t beat Leongatha, Traralgon and Moe in three weekstoend theseason if you’re no good. Difficulty: 2/10

RIG, circuit, champ.

Heavy rain last Friday night and persistentshowers Saturday morning led to an abandonment for Cricket Latrobe Valley.

Conditions did not improve in time for representative cricket the following Sunday either.

Cricket Latrobe Valley officials were to be commended for informing players early Saturday morning that no play was possible, allowing people to salvage something from the weekend.

The situation meant most Round 5matches in Premier Aand AGrade were drawn, although a few saw firstinnings results achieved on Day 1 the previous week.

Morwell ‘survived’ an almostcertain outright defeat against Ex Students.

The Sharks only needed four wickets while the Tigers had to score another 57 runs just to make Ex Students bat again at Keegan Street.

Moe had 237 to defend against Glengarry on the Burrage Turf, while Toongabbie was 2/35 chasing 144 against Centrals at Apex Park.

Churchill undoubtedly got away with one, after

There could yet be some fallout from Day 1ofthat match, in what was reportedly an at-times ugly clash. Video footage shows young Cobras’s opener Ashton Ceeney clearly unhappy with something that was said after he was caught at short leg just before stumps.

 IN AGrade,Traralgon West took first innings points after aridiculous match at Jack Canavan.

The Eagles somehow defended its first innings total of 45 againstWillow Grove, who were knocked over for 36. Atotal of 21 wickets fell in the day, with Traralgon West 1/71 second time around.

Gormandale was denied apossible victory after posting 248 on the Mirboo North turf.

The gamebetween CATSand Rovers was interestingly poised, after CATSmadeasporing declaration of 6/163 on Day 1atDuncan Cameron. Raiders would have been happy to split the points after being 2/18 overnightchasing 204 against Latrobe at Yinnar.

 DESPITE no play going ahead, there was still some side stories from the day. JeeralangBoolarra played the oldest trick in the book by naming blokes in CGrade to qualifythem for finals. Somehow, Idon’t think Brendan Mason,

Former CLV clubTrafalgarmeanwhile was forced to play the waiting game, as the Warragul District CricketAssociation left it to captains and umpires to delaythe inevitable.

Eventually, the game at Trafalgar between the Ships and Ellinbank was called off around 1pm.

To pass the time, players punted, played indoor cricket, took shots at landing arubberballinabin, and chose various XIs.

Going through some of the names thatget brought up when choosing fantasyXIs, there are some absolute weapons who re-enter club consciousness

Most clubs have teams who are made up of fill-ins, of thosewhose careerpeaked when they managed to take acatch with their chest, or found the edge enough times to take their score into double-digits. They may have stopped by aclub only briefly, and yet stillleft an impression, usuallynot for the better.

“Remember that bloke who …”

“Who was that bloke who was mates with …”

“Was he the one who …”

If you are any sort of park cricket club, you should have no trouble fielding at least two teams when taking on this exercise.

Could the Express even pick its own ‘Chiefs XI’?

A Ex Students vs Moe (at TerryHunter Oval) Toongabbie vs Morwell (Roger

Moe Cup stage is set

HORSE RACING

By LIAM DURKIN

"Come taste the wine, come hear the band.Comeblow your horn, start celebrating; right this way, your table's waiting." Liza Minnelli -Cabaret (1972)

JUST four sleepsremain until the gates of Moe Racing Club are flung open to welcome patrons to this year’s Moe Cup.

The finishing touches are being put on the first-ever Sunday Moe Cup, as abumper crowd is expected to come to town.

The move to Sunday means there will be something for the whole family to enjoy.

Kids can enjoy mini golf, amerry-go-round, face painting and an animal farm.

For young members,there is the chancetosit down, relax and unwind in casual seating, while enjoying acoustic tunes and delicious bites to eat.

General excitement is expected to permeate over the next few days, as thefinal countdown commences.

Moe Racing Club has indeed been very busy in recent years,upgrading virtually all facilities to come into line with the 21st century.

Of most note is the two storey race day building, described by state racing MinisterAnthony

Carbines as being “world class standard”.

Locatedjustoff the existing Turfside Function Centre, the elevatedrace day building features two function spaces, and offers an enhanced race viewingexperience, thanks to apanoramic view of theentire track.

It is said this view is on parwith the best in country Victoria.

While all will be hoping for favourable weather, members and the general public will be sheltered fromthe elements regardless,and as they say “the show will go on”.

Don’t expect the meeting to be abandoned.

Not evenflooding across the entire statecould stop the Moe Cup in 2022.

Moe Racing Club’s premier StrathAyr track has stood the test of time, and pretty much paid for itself since being installed in 2016.

Its sand-based design allows continuous drainage to occur and prevents surface water laying on the track.

Trainers will be vying for ashare of the $130,000 prize pool on offerinthis year’s cup, with the winner pocketing $71,500.

At time of going to press, fields had not been released for the main event.

Fashions on the field is set to be as hotly contested as the races.

Formore, turn to Page 16

Chairman’s message

WE are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Moe Cup for the first time on aSunday this year.

This change gives us the opportunity to truly celebrate and reward our local community -not just this year, but hopefully for many years to come.

By moving the event to aSunday, we’re crea ting af amily- friend ly day with a dedicated kids zone that everyone can enjoy, including those who might traditionally have been at work on aFriday.

It’s also awonderfulway to thank and reward our more than 1000 racingmembers, ensuring they can all be part of this special occasion.

We’ve worked hard to make sure there’s aspace for everyone -fromrelaxed, casual marquees,tomore exclusive hospitality options -and we’ve been thrilled with the response so far.

This year, we’re particularly excited to launch our new Young Members Enclosure, complete with aDJand afantastic atmosphere. We believe we’ve really hit the mark with this area, offering the perfect balance of ambience and affordability. Expectplenty of on-course entertainment and theatrics, creating abeautifulsetting for families to enjoy apicnic and agreat day out. And, of course, we can’t forget the thrill and excitement of racing, part of Victoria’s $4.7 billion racing industry, which supports more than 35,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the state.

We’re proud to play our part in that success story and to bring the excitement of the Ladbrokes Moe Cup to our community in a way that everyone can enjoy.

Mike Vanderfeen

Moe Racing Club Chairman

Melbourne Cup winner rode at Moe last year

HORSE RACING

By LIAM DURKIN

THE quality of MoeRacingClub’s track is now even clearer.

This year’s Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jamie Melham was riding winners at Moe alittle more than 12 months ago.

On the same day Moe Racing Club openedthe top storey of its new race day building in August last year, Melham (then Jamie Kah) rodetwo of thefirst three winners at the club’smembers day meeting Melham hasbeen rated the world’s best female jockey since 2020, and this year became the first female to win the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double when five-year-old gelding Half Yours saluted.

She was also only the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, 10 years after Michelle Payne rode to immortality on board Prince Of Penzance. Prince Of Penzance made aspecial appearance at Moe RacingClublast September,along with the very Melbourne Cup trophy presented at Flemington.

Renowned racecaller,Greg Miles travelled with the cuptoMoe, regalingattendeeswithstories from his career.

He pointed to legendary race caller and Moe’s own Bill Collins as one of his idols. Collins’ legacy has lived on at Moe Racing Club through the naming of the Bill Collins Bar in the main function room.

“I loved coming here,” Miles said of Moe where he called during his career.

The Melbourne Cup also visited Latrobe Valley RacingClub, whohad ahuge win when charity partner Traralgon Apex won $50,000.

The Melbourne Cup tour organisers had committed that amount to the community group who drew the winning barrier.

Latrobe Valley has abusy month, with it's two meetingscomingateither ends of thecalendar.

The Traralgon Cup is on at the end of this month (Sunday, November 30),while the club's Derby Day took place on Saturday, November 1.

Sale-based trainer Angela Bence, who grew up in Traralgon, had awinner in Race 4whenCudmore Street got up, ridden by fellow Traralgon identity Koby Jennings.

The local connectionstothe Melbourne Cup don’t stop in the Latrobe Valley.

In an incredible coincidence, Rosedalehorse Patrobas won the 1915MelbourneCup carrying thesamesaddle cloth Prince Of Penzance had a century later. Patrobaswas also the first horse owned by awoman to win the prestigious race.

Amore incredible storyisthe actual early history of the Melbourne Cup, which sees it unintentionally crossover with the whereabouts of Burke and Wills and Ned Kelly.

For those interested in stories lostover time, it is well worth alisten on the Sports Bizarre Podcast, told by Titus O’Reily to Mick Molloy.

Closeup: This year’s Moe Cup trophy.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Prizes: MoeRacing Club Chief ExecutiveCassandraRendell and chairman MikeVanderfeen holding this year’s Moe Cup and Melbourne Cup trophies

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Come one, comeall: MoeRacingClub

Treasurer Pauline Turraand chief executive CassandraRendell hope to see agreat turnout forthe MoeCup this Sunday.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Living it up: Patrons dining at lastyear’s Moe Cup File photograph

Great dayout: Jade Stevenson, Katherine Vitale andMikaelaHeenan enjoying lastyear’s Moe Cup File photograph

Community champs

HORSE RACING

By LIAM DURKIN

IT’S one big sporting family.

Whilethe Moe RacingClubwill take the limelightthis Sunday, it should not detract from the reciprocal support the club provides sporting clubs acrossthe region all-year round.

Anumberofframed local football/soccer jumpers take pride of place on the wall of the racing club's sports bar, displaying the MRC logo.

This year also saw the first instalment of the Moe Racing Club Cup, playe d for between Moe and Bairnsdale (Moe Racing Club operates Club Eastwood in Bairnsdale).

Moe footballers and netballers often visit Club Eastwood when playing in East Gippsland, while the racingclubstreams Moe away matches on the big screen. Elsewhere, the racing club is again naming rights sponsor of the Gippsland Cricket

League senior women’s competition.

MoeRacing Club also supports its neighbours, Moe Bowls Club, as amajor backer of the club’s time-honoured Classic Pairs event, putting on complimentary breakfast for players.

The racing club might just have the Midas touch as well.

Anumberofteams the racing club supports have won premierships this year.

Moe United SoccerClubsecured this year’sLatrobeValley SoccerLeague championship, whileMoe Football-Netball Club’s AGrade netball team made it ahat-trick of titles in the Gippsland League.

Community cups: The Moe Racing Club Cup,playedfor bet ween Moe and Bairnsdale football-netballclubs. Photograph: Liam Durkin

Sixties Groove

Track characteristics

Moe Cup distance: 2050 metres Conditions: Open Handicap Track direction: Left handed (anti-clockwise)

Track record (2050m): 2:03.800 -Royal Snack (1995)

Circumference: 1732m Width: 20m (approximate) Straight: 300m MOE

CUP PRIZEMONEY

MOE CUP 2025

DATE

Sunday, November 16

LOCATION

2Waterloo Road, Moe GATES OPEN 11am

COURTESY BUSSES

Departing Traralgon, Morwell, Newborough, Warragul, Yarragon, Trafalgar

SHUTTLE BUS

Servicing Moe/Newborough residential addresses between 11am-2pm, dropping off 5pm-8pm. Call 5120 1333 to book.

BUS TIMETABLES

Traralgon -11.30am: ASIC HQ (22 Grey St), 11.45am: AusPost Morwell (209 Princes Dr), 11.55am: Newborough BP Gunns Gully(Narracan Dr). Warragul

11.30am: Warragul train station, 11.45am: Yarragon train station, 11.55am: TrafalgarBP(Princes Highway).

Both services departMoe Racing Club at 6.30pm.

Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 12 November 2025

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