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Committed to the cause Moe Racing Club turned pink in support of Latrobe Regional Health on Sunday. Locals Jessika Mylne, Rachel Schroeder and Jemma Dowling were among the packed crowd who helped raise more than $25,000 at the health cancer fundraiser meeting. MORE PAGE 46

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PEOPLE POWER HEALTH ASSEMBLY IS HERE TO STAY

By AIDAN KNIGHT

AFTER being excluded from state government funding in the 2025/26 budget, the Latrobe Health Assembly (LHA) has received a new lease on life. The organisation, born from the ashes of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry, will rise like a phoenix thanks to a passionate community campaign that prevents its seemingly unavoidable closure. Assembly chair, Tanya Rong, said it felt like the end of an era when the defunding announcement came through in May this year. “But our community simply refused to give up. The people of the Latrobe Valley stood up and said, 'we still need this'. The work isn’t done here. "We began the difficult process of ending a suite of powerful communitydesigned projects and preparing for a November closure. "But because of the passion and persistence of our community, we now have a lifeline, a chance to keep going,

to evolve, and to continue doing what we do best: bringing people together to make positive change." This lifeline came in the form of the strong public advocacy and regional support, from community and LHA members, leading to the Department of Health advising the state government to reinstate the Assembly, on a leaner portion of its previous budget. This will enable the organisation to soldier on, albeit not as strongly as it previously was, but long enough to transition towards a "community-owned" model of the independent body, to ensure that these important programs prevail in the wake of any further funding cuts. "The loss of previous projects will leave a lasting impact on our community," Ms Rong said of the LHA's losses from the ordeal. "However, the new Assembly will work tirelessly to maintain the same impact it has had for the past eight years. We’ll keep co-designing, collaborating and creating real, local solutions, and

we’ll keep fighting for the health and wellbeing of every person in the Latrobe Valley.” Not long after the defunding announcement, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas went on record to say the LHA's works were "complete" - something executive officer Ellen-Jane Browne and the rest of the Assembly dispute vehemently. "Our work isn't done," she told the Express in an exclusive interview last week. "Changing health inequality takes time, you can't just snap your fingers and cure chronic illnesses in any community, let alone one of the most disadvantaged in Victoria". Ms Browne elaborated that the permitted amount from the cash reserve was around 10 per cent of the previous budget, and will be utilised purely to keep the organisation afloat for the next 12 months while community and philanthropic efforts are made amid the transition to secure a longer future for

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the LHA. Ms Thomas is confident that the community-led model will be a good one and achievable at that. "What the opportunity here is for community to take total control of the assembly and for them to kind of say, 'how do we influence government as a community member?',” she said. Ms Rong will stay on as interim chair of the LHA until the end of January 2026, as the Assembly takes time to assemble a new board, and all paid positions are made redundant, of which Ms Browne said totalled 18 employees. Going forward, the Assembly will be comprised of volunteers on each and every angle, and as such will now be able to act as a registered charity - making room for tax benefits that may entice said philanthropists and businesses to consider funding or donating to the new brand of LHA. Any money not used from this 10 per cent allocation by the end of 2026 must be returned back to the state government. Continued - Page 2

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Bus drivers busy Assembly’s new lease of life covering for trains By AIDAN KNIGHT

FOR the seventh time this year, Gippsland commuters were faced with replacement coaches on their V/Line journey. Less than two months after regular services resumed on August 14, after being entirely replaced for the same length of time, the Gippsland Line suffered coach replacements between Southern Cross and East Pakenham station from October 11, with an end date of October 23 scheduled due to level crossing upgrades. The works follow a two-month stretch earlier this year when the entire Gippsland Line was replaced by buses. Although the current disruptions fall under Metro Trains Melbourne’s responsibility, as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project on the shared metro rail side of the Gippsland Line, the repeated interruptions have renewed frustration among Gippsland passengers who rely on V/Line to manage a consistent regional service. While maintenance and upgrades are necessary to ensure safety and efficiency, some passengers say the scheduling could have been better coordinated to reduce the number of shutdowns. Works carried out over June and July could have been aligned with the current level crossing upgrades to minimise inconvenience. The latest disruption comes as Gippsland commuters continue to raise concerns about capacity issues and overcrowding on V/Line trains.

In Parliament recently, Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull criticised the government’s handling of regional rail services, describing reports of passengers being forced to stand for up to four hours on overcrowded trains as “cattle class conditions.” Mr Bull said passengers with booked seats were often left standing after six-carriage trains were suddenly reduced to three due to maintenance issues, with no spare rolling stock available to replace the lost set. “Elderly residents, people with disabilities, and mothers with babies have been left to stand for the entire four-hour trip between Bairnsdale and Melbourne,” Mr Bull said. “The Minister’s response to my concerns was to say it is ‘safe to stand’ for the entire journey. While that might be tolerable on a short metro trip, forcing families, elderly residents and commuters to stand for hours is not acceptable.” Mr Bull has called for Protective Services Officers (PSOs) to be deployed on reduced-capacity trains to ensure passengers who have booked seats can actually use them. He also urged the government to reconsider his proposal for an additional morning coach service from Sale to connect with the 9.22am train, a request that was rejected without explanation. The Level Crossing Removal Project had a productive September, completing the stabling yard in Kananook, and beginning construction on the raised platforms at Melton, Mordialloc, Aspendale and Truganina. There has been 87 level crossings removed out of the 110 goal set for 2030, for the project that begun back in 2015. Despite these developments, many Gippsland passengers remain unconvinced that the short-term pain is worth it. With seven rounds of coach replacements in 2025 alone, commuters are calling for clearer timelines, better planning, and more accountability from V/ Line and the state government.

Collab: The work of the Latrobe Health Assembly is set to continue, following public Photograph supplied backlash over the state government’s decision to cut funding. From PAGE 1

ALONGSIDE job cuts, the LHA was forced to defund 30 of its long-term projects as a direct result of the state budget, which Ms Browne described as "quite brutal". Among those projects were some standout initiatives such as:  The WES cafe;  The People's Kitchen;  Early Childhood Development;  Chronic disease programs, and;  Sport and physical activity strategies. It now falls to places like Latrobe Community Health, Regional Health, and the Gippsland Primary Health network to pick up as much slack as they can to continue certain aspects of those initiatives. So while it is starting from the ground up once again, the Health Assembly enters its next chapter with a renewed sense of purpose - smaller in size, but stronger in spirit

- determined to keep the Latrobe Valley’s voice at the centre of its own health and wellbeing future. The Assembly held it's first meeting on December 19, 2016, totalling 40 people from the public, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Latrobe Community Health Service, Latrobe City Council, and the Victorian Health Department, to represent a region that felt it "hadn't been heard" after the debilitating effects of the Mine Fire in 2014 - and has been striving for the best health outcomes for the region ever since. The Assembly will now seek funding opportunities through philanthropy, grants, and partnerships with councils and community groups, and will share details soon on how residents and organisations can take part in ensuring the LHA lives on past 2026. Residents can stay up to date or get involved by joining as a Friend of the Assembly at: www. healthassembly.org.au/share/join

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DAVID Amiet - the longest serving employee in the Express' history, passed away last week. He was 81. Mr Amiet gave the Express an incredible 55 years' worth of service - virtually the newspaper's entire 60-year history. Starting with the company all the way back in February 1969, the quiet achiever went on to fulfil almost every role imaginable. Mr Amiet joined the Express as production manager following a five-year apprenticeship in Melbourne, and went on to serve as the Express' circulation manager, front-office manager and assistant advertising manager. While production and advertising were his most enjoyed departments, his most prolific contribution came in credit control, overseeing payroll for the best part of four decades. Mr Amiet saw the workplace transform physically, with the addition of an upstairs newsroom and the production section next door. He said goodbye to the former press site attached to the George Street, Morwell building, and watched the masthead change from a weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, back to a bi, and then finally, back to a weekly issue.

Mr Amiet said the rise of technology had seen the most profound change. "We used to stand at benches typesetting pages and sticking them all up on sheets and putting them on a camera," he recalled. "(Journalists) used to sit there with a portable typewriter and type it out on copy paper, and that would come downstairs to the typesetters." The process has since switched to a technological network, where separate teams in the editorial, advertising and production departments have access to the one system. Mr Amiet worked diligently throughout his tenure, only officially retiring just last year, and one can only imagine the number of staff wages he processed during his time. Dedication was part of his make-up, and as a Western Bulldogs supporter, delighted in seeing his side break a premiership drought that lasted even longer than his time with the Express. The Express has sadly lost a number of longserving employees in recent years. General Manager Bruce Ellen lost his battle with prostate cancer in 2024, and typography/ designer/compositor wizard Paul Grant, who was given his start by Mr Amiet, passed away a little over 18 months ago.

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CHICKEN RUN COMPETITION The real never-ending story: Another year, another Tyers Bridge debacle, after it was revealed the state government failed to notify drivers of a 30-tonne gross limit was still in place following upgrades. Member for Morwell Martin Cameron has again called out the state government’s “gross File photograph negligence”.

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THREE certainties in life. Member for Morwell Martin Cameron has taken aim at the state government after yet another turn in the never-ending saga of the Latrobe River Bridge at Tyers. The new bridge and upgrades to Tyers Road were designed with the aim of increasing the old 30-tonne gross mass limit to 68.5 tonnes. Works were completed in December 2023 when the new bridge and Tyers Rd were opened to the public. But in August, truckdrivers raised the alarm with Mr Cameron and reported they had been directed to avoid using the bridge because the 30-tonne gross mass limit was still in place. “This was confirmed by the Department of Transport's website, which was scrubbed when I questioned the Minister for Roads,” Mr Cameron said.

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“How could the 30-tonne weight limit still be in force when the bridge and road upgrades were finished in December 2023? “Here's how: Labor hadn't actually received the all-clear from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to increase the weight limit. “Despite this, there were no signs to notify truckies, and the government wilfully neglected to inform the public that vehicles heavier than 30 tonnes shouldn't be driving across the bridge. “This is gross negligence - Labor was more concerned with saving face than ensuring the safety of truckdrivers and motorists. “The Minister for Roads (Melissa Horne) has assured me sign-off was complete in late August and the weight limit is now up to 68.5 tonnes, but trust in this government has been completely eroded."

System is fuel for thought By AIDAN KNIGHT

REGULATIONS concerning fuel retailers have come into play across Victoria, requiring mandatory fuel price reporting. The new system, introduced last August, requires all fuel retailers to register with Services Victoria and report any price changes immediately. The state government states the new rules are in place to help reduce costs for families. These laws argue that by allowing Victorians to "make informed choices about where to refuel", there will be more power in their hands to find the cheapest fuel in their area, which in turn drives competition between fuel retailers to perhaps drop their prices to be the more appealing option. Many motorists have already been doing this however, making use of community-run apps and websites like 'PetrolSpy', 'Motormouth', and 'Gasmoney'. Services Victoria plans to soon remove the need for a dedicated app, by integrating a new Fuel Finder feature into the Service Victoria app, the same application that holds Victorians' digital driver's licenses, and was used for their COVID check in at the height of the pandemic. This tool, like those separate existing examples, will allow drivers to view and compare real-time petrol prices across the state, aiming to help Victorians ensure transparency and competition in the retail fuel market, for the close to 1300 retailers already onboard. Perri Hortis, owner of Fast & Ezy Moe on Saviges Road, had a local perspective to offer. "I've not been notified by the government at

all," he said, only first hearing about it when approached for comment by the Express. "I had to ring up my fuel supplier, and he goes, 'Yeah, we only found out the day it actually happened.'" Not a fan of the mandatory reporting, Mr Hortis sees it simply as extra workload for his business, for little or no benefit, and as such thinks it should be scrapped. "Some people do look at PetrolSpy and stuff like that. There's other apps out there that obviously display the daily fuel prices," he said. "So people who are price-conscious are looking at it now, but I don't think this changes anything for them. Obviously, there's a very small percentage of people who do use the apps at the moment, but the existing ones suit their needs, and most people don't care. It might affect people in Melbourne a bit more, but in the country here, people don't care." According to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) data, Melbourne motorists could have saved up to $333 in 2023 by filling up during the lowest point of fuel price cycles and shopping around for the cheapest fuel. The government said the early rollout of reporting requirements was designed to ensure full retailer compliance before the Fuel Finder feature officially launches later this year. However, not everyone is convinced the move will benefit motorists. For more information on the new regulations, visit consumer.vic.gov.au Fuel giants Shell, Mobil and BP were all reached for comment by the Express, but did not reply.

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Buenos días señor mayor By AIDAN KNIGHT

LATROBE City Mayor Dale Harriman will travel to Spain next month for a conference headed by the International Urban and Regional Corporation Program (IURC), run by the European Union. The Mayor plans to represent Latrobe City and the Gippsland region at the Global Thematic Networking Workshops, held as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 from November 4 to 6. An unscheduled council meeting was called on Friday, October 10, to be held Tuesday October 14, to discuss the attendance of the mayor in Barcelona. Councillors unanimously agreed to send the mayor overseas. Mayor Harriman will travel alongside South Gippsland Shire Councillor and One Gippsland Chair Nathan Hersey. One Gippsland has been asked to lead the region’s participation in the program. The invitation was open to all mayors across Gippsland. Mayor Harriman is the only mayor from Gippsland's six LGAs (Latrobe City, Bass, South Gippsland, Baw Baw, East Gippsland and Wellington) attending. The announcement of the unscheduled meeting drew some kneejerk criticism online, with the

comments on Latrobe City Council's Facebook page, such as "get your priorities right let’s fix here before spending money overseas". This is the second instance mayor Harriman has made moves to stamp his passport in the name of council, after a similar unscheduled motion was held in April this year to pass a motion for the mayor to accompany the Traralgon City Band on their European Tour. A similarly toned backlash saw the mayor switch his approach to pay for the trip himself ($10,000), after council's approved motion for ratepayers to foot the bill a month earlier earned outcry from residents. This time, he proposes that need only pay for "incidental expenses" outlying the trip, such as meals and parking, an estimated $1000 covered by council's Support and Expenses Policy. Any flight transfers would also fall under this category. Travel, accommodation and conference costs will be paid for by the IURC. At the meeting, which was held entirely virtually, Latrobe City Chief Executive Steve Piasente was present, alongside all councillors except Boola Boola Ward Councillor David Barnes, who was an apology.

More than two million taxpayers yet to lodge returns THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding the more than two million taxpayers who are yet to lodge their income tax returns that a key deadline is fast approaching. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson warned taxpayers that regardless of how they lodge, October 31 is a key date to remember. "If you’re lodging yourself, you need to have completed and submitted your return by October 31. If you plan to lodge through a registered tax professional, you must be on their books by October 31," he said. Lodging by the due date ensures taxpayers are not subject to late lodgment penalties, and the same due date for payment of a tax bill applies if you’ve self-lodged your tax return, regardless of when you do it. "There’s a bit of a myth that delaying lodgement of your tax return will buy you more time to pay - that’s not true," Mr Thomson said. "If you have prepared your own tax return and incur a tax bill, it will be due on November 21. "If you're worried you won't be able to lodge or pay by the due dates, contact your registered tax professional or visit the ATO website beforehand to find out what support options are available to you." For those yet to lodge, don’t be tempted to

inflate your work-related expenses. The ATO website has 40 occupational guides with information on what you can and can’t claim specific to your job. "Remember, there are three golden rules for claiming a deduction for any work-related expense - you must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed, the expense must directly relate to earning your income and you must have a record of the purchase, usually in the form of a receipt, to prove it," Mr Thomson said. For those who have already lodged, the quickest and easiest way to check the progress of your tax return is with the ATO app or by logging into ATO online services. "Most tax returns lodged online take about two weeks to be processed, and calling us cannot speed that process up," Mr Thomson said. The ATO app allows you to access and manage your tax and super on the go and offers security features including real time messages to alert you when key changes are made to your account, such as a change to your bank account details, and provides you the ability to quickly and easily lock your ATO account if the changes look suspicious.

As required from his conflict of interest due to the motion involving himself, once the meeting was launched, the mayor left sitting council for it to be chaired by his deputy, Newborough Ward Cr Sharon Gibson. The motion was moved by Moe Ward Cr Adele Pugsley, who proposed an alternative which was required to include details of the flight departing a day earlier than initially planned. Budgeree Ward Cr Leanne Potter seconded, and no opposition was heard. "I feel that this is a good opportunity - and value for money - for the mayor to go on this trip," Cr Pugsley said of her support. "The expenses will be very minimal, in fact less than going interstate on some of the other trips we've had." Cr Pugsley saw it as a great opportunity for council to further Latrobe Valley and learn how other countries operate in similar cities. "I would like to note that a majority of the costs are actually worn by IURC, and not Latrobe City Council, which will make it excellent value for us," she continued, obviously addressing the outcry online. Cr Potter was quite pleased to endorse the motion as well, citing long-lasting effects to not just Latrobe City but the greater Gippsland region. She was inspired by the collaborative nature of the program "that helps cities around the world work together to solve challenges and build a better future for all of us". "This year it's quite exciting that Gippsland has been invited," she went on to say, "to participate as part of the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in Barcelona, with workshops bringing together city leaders from right across the globe to exchange ideas and solutions like clean energy and sustainability, all very relevant for our region at the moment." Cr Potter expressed her eagerness to see what the mayor's report details upon his return, "the things he's heard, the things he's seen, the people he's talked to". Jeerlang Ward Cr Joanne Campbell pointed to the importance of mayor Harriman's presence ensuring there are two representatives from Gippsland attending, and he can focus on topics more relevant to the Latrobe Valley (such as clean energy), while the South Gippsland Shire mayor focuses on the agricultural aspects. Yallourn Ward Cr Steph Morgan saw it as

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expanding council's network in some really knowledgeable circles. "It also connects closely with the United Nations 2030 sustainability goals, which are really important," she added. "I understand that community members may be concerned about the mayor undertaking international travel for an event that is of unknown or no benefits to Latrobe City, but with our councillor's Support and Expenses Policy, we have good foundations for ensuring transparency in situations like this. "A written report will have to be presented at a future council meeting about what was experienced and taken from the events, and I think that allows an opportunity to share a wealth of knowledge with the community". "I also trust that the mayor will make the most of the program to strengthen Latrobe City's global connections," Morwell River Ward Cr Tracie Lund said.

Ling has community safety front of mind LOCAL issues regarding hazard reducing methods and the support of injured workers, among other concerns, were at the forefront of WorkSafe’s visit to Traralgon recently as a part of its Health and Safety Month roadshow across Victoria. Employers and employees arrived at the Century Inn on October 10 for a lengthy discussion promoting safe workplaces. The Traralgon presentation was hosted by former Geelong premiership captain Cameron Ling, while attendees heard from industry experts on a range of topics. “We still see too many occasions where people aren’t safe at work and it impacts their lives, so these WorkSafe sessions will identify and remove those risks before it’s too late,” Mr Ling said. “Even if you notice a little thing that’s out of place, talking up about it and having that conversation should help someone avoid a horrible accident at work.” Topics included the reducing of work cover premiums, supporting recovery and return to work, hazardous manual handling, and exploring the regulatory requirements for renewable energy. Now in its 34th year, WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month is split into two parts with an inperson and online element. A plethora of regional locations are visited, including Geelong, Dandenong, Mildura, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Warrnambool and Horsham. “It’s an opportunity for us to actually speak to the community about health and safety, but more importantly, allow us to actually get a sense of

Message: Geelong premiership captain Cameron Ling speaking in Traralgon on workplace safety. Photograph: Blake Metcalf-Holt what they want to know and what interests them,” Manager of Events at WorkSafe, Andris Blicavs said. The former Australian national basketballer is the father of former Opal, Sara Blicavs, and current Geelong player Mark Blicavs - undoubtedly where the Ling connection came into play. While the in-person sessions have continued to be successful for WorkSafe, inclusive of Traralgon, the webinar sessions which occur at the end of the month see a hefty amount of people log on, including nearly 10,000 already registered for one session.

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Free weekend public transport over summer By AIDAN KNIGHT

IN an effort to promote the Metro Tunnel due for completion this December, the state government has announced free public transport on weekends for all of summer. Starting the day of the tunnel opening until February 1, 2026, every bus, metro and V/Line train, every tram, for every passenger will be free, "from the first service each Saturday to the last service each Sunday", as stated in a state government' press release. Myki barriers at stations like Flinders Street will be left open on these weekends and passengers will not be required to tap on for every service, as a gesture to make up for frequent disruptions on the PTV system since works commenced on the project in early 2017. “We’re saying thank you Victoria - with free PT every weekend this summer," Premier Jacinta Allan said from the new State Library Station underneath Swanston St. “Everyone, everywhere, every weekend, free until Feb 1. The biggest free transport bonanza in Victoria’s history.” State Library is one of five new stations as part of the project, the others being:  Arden Station (North Melbourne);  Parkville Station;  Town Hall Station, and;  Anzac Station (Shrine of Remembrance). However, with no exact date set for the opening of the tunnel, as the national rail safety body has not assessed the project, meaning the actual free travel period could turn out to be closer to one month than the promised two, should any delay occur. Of all routes affected by the works, the Cranbourne, Sunbury and Pakenham lines will benefit the most from the completion of the project, seeing services at each station "every three or four minutes during peak periods", under a massive

Totally tubular: How the five new stations will be utilised within the Metro tunnel. timetable reshuffle the state government is ominously dubbing "the big switch". The latter of which is most relevant to Gippslanders, as the Traralgon/ Bairnsdale lines share some of the Pakenham corridor, but it is unclear if V/Line services will see the same long-term benefit as their metro counterparts from the upgrades. With that said, the entire public transport network

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will receive brand new timetables in February, to accommodate these increased frequencies on select lines. This means the newest timetable, made effective September 14 as part of Victoria's Big Build project, will only be in use for five months. Once the new timetables come into effect, users of the Gippsland Line will be able to access to the metro tunnel by switching at Pakenham.

"It is the most complex infrastructure project in our state's history," Ms Allan said. Doubling the size of Melbourne's underground, "as we move towards becoming Australian’s biggest city", according to the government, "by creating a second rail line under the city, the Metro tunnel will ease congestion" supposedly right across the entire PTV rail network. The Metro Tunnel, a project totalling $15.5 billion, that was conceived under the Andrews government in 2015, is thought by the current Premier to "cut congestion and get you to work, uni and home sooner." This announcement comes four months after the state government declared any child under 18 will travel free from January 1, 2026. Seniors card holders will receive free travel on weekends universally, while full fare and other concessions will return to paying tickets past February 1. This policy comes under the state government's costof-living relief in the state budget. Seniors card holders can already travel for free on weekends across two "neighbouring zones", which includes anywhere within metropolitan Melbourne, and from Morwell to Traralgon or Macedon to Woodend in regional Victoria.  ELSEWHERE a V/Line coach took a surprisingly off-road detour in South Gippsland earlier this month. The 9.02am service to Yarram required emergency service assistance, after coming off an embankment on Monday, October 6 around midday. After turning a corner the vehicle experienced wheellock, causing it to slide off the sealed road before it was stopped by trees 2.5 metres off the main drag, one limb of which pierced the front windshield. None of the 12 passengers or the driver were injured.

Council is backing the future of Old Gippstown By AIDAN KNIGHT

CONTAINED within the Corporate Items for Decision of Latrobe City Council's last (full length) meeting dealt with the 2024/25 End of Year Accumulated Cash Surplus. Among items included in this, were the allocations of:  GRAC lockers replacement ($250,000)  Morwell Depot site remediation ($150,000)  Sports oval grass oversowing program ($30,000)  New public toilet at Morwell's Immigration Park ($600,000)  Netball and tennis changerooms at Yinnar Recreation Reserve ($120,000)  Multi-use pavilion at Newborough's Northern Reserve ($500,000)  Infrastructure Projects Reserve ($3,400,000) This is to come out of the $5.154 million remaining available for allocation after reserve transfers and mid-year adjustments from the 2024/25 cash surplus. The motion was moved by Moe Ward Councillor Adele Pugsley and seconded by Tyers Ward Cr Darren Howe, and included a clause requesting a detailed report on the operations and economic benefit of Old Gippstown Heritage Park in Moe. The park’s committee is seeking a $50,000 contribution in next year’s budget to support maintenance and capital works. Cr Pugsley argued the report, due by December 2025, will help assess whether ongoing annual funding is justifiable. Cr Pugsley thought it fit that council receive a report on the operations and economic benefit to the city from the park, compared to similar operations in other

municipalities, to help council officers weigh up the risks and opportunities that would come along with the ongoing funding which the park is currently requesting on an annual basis. "I think it's really important that we make sure that our tourist attractions within Latrobe City are helped," Cr Pugsley stated at the beginning of the motion. "Old Gippstown is an asset, its at the gateway of our local general council area, it preserves our history, and it's got some lovely old picture theatres and our first national bank there." "Newborough Ward Cr Sharon Gibson and I actually went to the volunteers connection event at the start of the year and we were actually fitted into old-world dresses, and it was an amazing experience. That history needs to be preserved," Cr Pugsley went on to say. "I really do believe that the argument of the impact of our local economy, coming into our community (from Old Gippstown) is viable." Cr Pugsley was eager to see the report come back, as she emphatically believes the amount will be justified. She also proposed that $50,000 be provisionally reserved now, so council can act quickly if it decides to proceed after the report, in the same way council did for the CBD community outreach program the very same meeting. Cr Gibson, speaking for the motion, welcomed the Northern Reserve funding, noting that the allocation would fund detailed design work, a necessary step to access future government grants. Other councillors supported the motion but emphasised the need for accountability and strategy in funding heritage assets, perhaps voicing

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some diplomatic scepticism on the feasibility of Old Gippstown. Jeeralang Ward Cr Joanne Campbell said she'd like to see a bit of accountability, and agrees with the way the motion was written up, looking forward to the report and the information that comes with it. "How we can increase people coming into the city, what strategies they have and if they have a business plan, and how they're going to bring it up to scratch because it is very run down at this point in time," she said, referring to Old Gippstown. Cr Campbell went on to tell council she would also like to see what heritage Australia and Victoria are contributing to the Latrobe City area, citing "they need to also realise that this is something in Gippsland, and it'll be good what Coal Creek (in Korumburra) does too", before comparing the pair to the hugely successful Sovereign Hill. "I know those entities are a little bit different, but what they do to raise funds to keep those places going are important details". Boola Boolar Ward Cr David Barnes gave his usual sentence quota for the meeting within this motion, as third speaker for the motion, eloquently worded: "Like, I agree with the rest of youse, it's the gateway to Latrobe Valley like councillor Joanne (Campbell) was saying. It's also bringing people up from Melbourne to our different areas too, so I think the money they're gonna get to do whatever they've got to do, bring it up to scratch. I think it can be a great thing for the Valley because we're about tourism and bringing people in, so that's a good place to start." Budgeree Ward Cr Leanne Potter praised council’s ability to deliver a surplus but called for

a broader heritage framework to prioritise and manage investment across all historic sites. “We don’t have a structured approach to heritage buildings,” she said. “We need a heritage committee to set priorities so our important assets aren’t lost.” Cr Potter argued the forthcoming report would help council balance historical preservation with fiscal responsibility. "This situation for me really highlighted a broader issue - we currently lack a structured approach to our heritage buildings, and the priorities around those. Sites like the old Methodist church (in Traralgon) are facing really uncertain futures, so without that clear guidance our important historical assets may deteriorate or actually lost". Cr Potter argued that waiting for the report back isn't delaying the process, but ensuring the heritage and tourist assets are managed efficiently, alongside the ratepayer funds that allow them to be maintained. Yallourn Ward Cr Steph Morgan highlighted the significance of investment in local infrastructure, including the new public toilet at Immigration Park, built adjacent to where the meeting was held. Loy Yang Ward Cr and mayor Dale Harriman noted the figures are “top-range estimates” to allow flexibility. “These are the upper estimates, not likely final costs,” he said. “Projects should come in under budget.” The motion passed unanimously. Old Gippstown's committee released a five-year strategic plan earlier this year, alongside Member for Eastern Victoria Region Harriet Shing.

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Rodeo honour full of grace authentic love and support we’ve all shown one another, and for how far we’ve all come. This experience has been nothing short of extraordinary, from the genuine sisterhood and camaraderie shared with this remarkable group of women, to the incredible new opportunities I’ve embraced, including trying archery on horseback!” Grace said she feels particularly honoured by the achievement, as she has only recently reconnected to both the rural community and horse riding after several years away. “My goal throughout this journey was to encourage others who might be returning to the sport or community as I have - or those considering joining for the first time - to take the leap,” she said. “It’s never too late to reconnect with your roots or discover a love for country life.” Through her campaign, Grace raised $7000 for the

Queens: Third runner-up Jasmine Knowles, Rodeo Queen of Australia Mateja Martinovic, first Photographs: Nicholas Howe runner-up Grace Griffith and Miss Fundraiser, Belle Styles.

Australian Rodeo Queen Quest, which empowers and supports young rural women, and an additional $2000 for Rural Aid, helping farming fami- lies doing it tough across regional Australia. Her sold-out line dancing night in Maffra, which drew 250 attendees, showcased the strong community connection behind her fundraising success. Supported by local businesses and individuals including Queens Country & Line Dance Events, Maffco Brewery and Taphouse, DJ Yeehaw, and Rustic Creations and Party Hire, Grace says the experience has reaffirmed her deep ties to her rural roots. “I can’t wait to join the rodeo circuit next year and take part in grand entries across the country alongside our 2025 Queen, Mateja,” she said. “It is an absolute privilege to wear this crown, and I will endeavour to honour the role with pride and integrity.” Grace also expressed heartfelt gratitude for those who’ve supported her journey. “A heartfelt thank you to my beautiful family and partner for flying up to the Gold Coast to be by my side for final judging and presentations, and for your unwavering support throughout this adventure,” she said.

“A major thank you to my sponsors also, and everyone who has backed my journey. There are too many to mention, but I would not be here without each and every one of you.” “It’s about more than a title and crown too,” Grace added. “It’s about celebrating the heart of rural Australia and the people who make it what it is, and I am beyond honoured to have the opportunity to do that.”

Grreat work: Traralgon’s Grace ‘Gigi’ Griffith was crowned first runner-up at the 2025 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest.

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TRARALGON local Grace 'Gigi' Griffith has brought a national honour back home, being crowned first runner-up in the 2025 Australian Rodeo Queen Quest. The competition, held on the Gold Coast earlier this month, saw eight national finalists judged on their horsemanship, public speaking, charity work, and community involvement. As first runner-up, Grace will travel to rodeos across the country to open events on horseback and perform grand entries, proudly representing the National Rodeo Council of Australia alongside the 2025 Queen, Mateja Martinovic. In her new role, she will also act as a spokesperson for rodeo and Australia’s incredible country community. “What an honour it is to be crowned first runnerup Rodeo Queen of Australia,” Grace said. “I am so proud of my fellow entrants and the

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Please explain Joyce to One Nation, Pesutto to shadow cabinet and mock machete bin By LIAM DURKIN

TURNS out it’s not only footballers who change sides this time of year. Speculation is mounting former Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will join One Nation. The outspoken backbencher announced last week he was quitting the Nationals and would not recontest his NSW seat of New England at the next federal election. "My relationship with the leadership of the Nationals in Canberra has unfortunately, like a sadness in some marriages, irreparably broken down," he said in a letter to branch members. While Mr Joyce has committed to seeing out his term, the potential defection is the latest in a sorry saga for the Coalition, which saw the Nationals briefly walk away from the Liberal party earlier this year. One Nation’s rise as a party of political substance was evident in Gippsland during this year’s federal election. Candidate Greg Hansford gained a 5.1 per cent swing contesting one of the safest National party seats in the country. Mr Joyce may well be taking a hard-right on the drive to the next election, and his criticism of net zero is generally seen as aligning with One Nation's views. The party’s leader Pauline Hanson has welcomed the possibility of a fellow straight shooter joining to create a combined force, which would undoubtedly send the country’s populist agenda into overdrive. The pair have staved off no shortage of scandals in their time, with Mr Joyce’s track record including drunken tirades, allegations of sexual misconduct and the bizarre dual citizenship debacle nearly a decade ago. When asked if 'Barnaby was his own man?' by this writer, one political insider simply replied “always has been.” Closer to home, the state Liberals appear to be moving their headquarters to a circus tent. Whispers of a possible clandestine deal that would move Traralgon-born former Liberal leader John Pesutto and his Liberal colleague Moira Deeming from the backbench to the shadow cabinet surfaced last week. Unthinkably, Mr Pesutto and Ms Deeming could call a truce little more than a year since Ms Deeming won a high-profile defamation case against the ex-party leader, leaving the Traralgon local millions of dollars out of pocket. However, it is believed that bringing the two into the shadow ministry could be viewed as a reflection the party is ready to move on after years of in-fighting. Conversely, there is also a view that the move is simply an alternative route to oust Brad Battin as party leader. Any changes to the shadow cabinet can only come about under a new leader. Leadership of the state Liberals has been a shambles in recent years, with four people in five years holding the top job. The in-fighting has not stopped here in Victoria, with newly-elected Member for Monash, Mary Aldred taking Liberal colleague Andrew Hastie

According to Crime Statistics Agency data, there has already been more than 3700 criminal incidents in Morwell this year - nearly 1000 more than Traralgon. Just last May alone, there was 12 knives seized in 48 hours across Morwell.

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The numbers have unfortunately made Victoria the crime capital of Australia. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli was forced to apologise last week after making light of the situation. Speaking at a panel event to promote the sunshine state in the lead-up to the Brisbane Olympics, Mr

Crisafulli had his own Marty Sheargold moment. “I’ll tell you another thing I can offer. If they live in Melbourne, they’ve got a place that’s dealing with youth crime, and they won’t get stabbed. That’s a good start.” As the old saying goes: ‘They are Queenslanders first and Australians second’.

Wait and see: Newborough’s Greg Hansford, who ran in this year’s federal election, could yet call Barnaby Joyce a party colleague if the former Deputy Prime Minister defects to One File photograph Nation.

Stanger than fiction: A truce is supposedly in the works that would see Traralgon’s John Pesutto join Moira Deeming in the state Liberal’s shadow cabinet less than a year after the pair were at the centre of a multi-million File photograph dollar legal battle.

to task over his conduct in a party room meeting in Canberra earlier this month. Unsurprisingly, Ms Aldred copped a grilling on SkyNews' 'Wally of the Week' segment as a result, with the Murdoch-owned Liberal eco-chamber station defending the potential future party leader. Still, locals will surely be glad to see their local member showing some backbone. As the Libs move from fighting each other to fighting Labor, the state government has a fight of its own against disenfranchised voters, and more importantly, crime. Intentions were made clear after a mock safe disposal bin was placed outside the Bendigo office of Premier Jacinta Allan. The stunt saw a bin styled in the exact same blue colour tone and font of the government’s official machete bin, accompanied by a proactive sign reading ‘shit Premier safe disposal bin’. As has been commented by rank and file locals, God knows what people are placing in those bins. Morwell holds the unwanted distinction for having one of the worst crime rates in the state, and easily leads Latrobe Valley towns for criminal activity. According to Crime Statistics Agency data, there has already been more than 3700 criminal incidents in Morwell this year - nearly 1000 more than Traralgon. Just last May alone, there was 12 knives seized in 48 hours across Morwell.

Coalition will repeal Treaty if elected Prayers for locals connected to ceasefire with ‘community-led’ alternative Warning: this story deals with content some readers may find distressing.

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NEWS of last week’s ceasefire in Gaza brought momentary calm to the war-torn strip. While the war is far from over, and further strikes are inevitable, the world watched and hoped critical steps were being undertaken on the path to some form of resolution. Locally, president of the United Muslim Sisters of Latrobe Valley, Afra Sarfaraz Khan said the ceasefire was met with dual emotions. “People I think are welcoming the ceasefire, but at the same time they’re sad and upset because of the reasons we all know why, after so many killings of people across both sides,” she told the Express last week. “We all pray that the ceasefire has to be meaningful, it should not come with the cost of more lives. “(The) Muslim community has endured a lot emotionally. Looking at the images has not been a really good sight for anyone. We have seen, heard the stories from all sides, it has been quite a stressful time.” The Islamic group has a membership around

200 across Gippsland, and some have family currently around the Gaza strip. Ms Sarfaraz Khan said the ceasefire had provided little time to reflect given the complexities and constantly moving parts of the situation overseas, meaning nothing formal had been arranged by the United Muslim Sisters to acknowledge the momentary inactivity. In a statement earlier this month, the Jewish Council Australia said there was only one path to peace. “As Jewish people, we mourn all lives lost Palestinian and Israeli - and refuse to allow our grief to be weaponised to justify further killing,” executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. “True peace cannot be built on genocide or impunity. As Jewish people, we know that safety built on the oppression of another people is an illusion. Justice, dignity and self-determination for Palestinians is not only a moral imperative - it is the only path to peace.” Hamas has begun returning the bodies of 28 Israeli captives (living and dead) held in Gaza, a key demand from Israel in the ceasefire deal. Australia has recognised Palestinian statehood since last month.

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A COALITION Liberals and Nationals government has confirmed it will establish First Nations Victoria to improve the lives of Indigenous Victorians. The standalone department will add transparency, accountability and deliver measurable progress as the state works to achieve Closing the Gap targets, according to the Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath. The department will work alongside Indigenous Victorians to implement a community-led, coordinated and transparent approach to policy, funding and service delivery. One Minister will be ultimately responsible for First Nations Victoria, providing true accountability to ensure funding and services reach the people who need it. Ms Bath said under the state government, the services Indigenous Victorians rely upon are fragmented across multiple departments, leading to duplication, blurred responsibilities and inconsistent service delivery. "First Nations Victoria is at the core of a community-led strategy to improve the lives of Indigenous Victorians. It is designed to deliver measurable progress on Closing the Gap targets backed up by total accountability," she said. "First Nations Victoria will publish quarterly updates and an annual report to Parliament, ensuring transparency and accountability in delivering outcomes across health, education, justice, housing, and child and family wellbeing." Ms Bath said the Liberals and Nationals had

also pledged in the first 100 days of government to introduce legislation repealing Treaty. "We do not believe Treaty is the best way to close the gap and deliver better outcomes for Indigenous communities," she said. The Leader of the state Opposition, Brad Battin, said Labor had failed on Closing the Gap and an inclusive and transparent First Nations Victoria would help turn it around. “We’re focused on delivering real change in the lives of Indigenous Victorians - not just through policy, but through genuine collaboration and respect for community-led leadership,” Mr Battin said. “First Nations Victoria will work in genuine partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Traditional Owners, elders and local communities to co-design and deliver services that reflect their priorities. Our commitment is to work alongside Aboriginal organisations, elders and communities to ensure that every initiative is grounded in cultural safety, trust and local knowledge.” Ms Bath said Labor was “off-track” on Closing the Gap and change was required. “Victoria is either stagnating or falling behind on key Closing the Gap indicators, including suicide rates, out-of-home care and youth engagement,” Ms Bath said. “This policy is about turning that around. We have listened to Indigenous communities who want practical solutions.”

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Program supporting victim-survivors GIPPSLAND Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN) and Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) are proud to have officially launched the Supporting Outreach Healthcare for VictimSurvivors of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence pilot program - a new initiative funded by the federal government under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032. The Supporting Outreach Healthcare Program is designed to improve access to healthcare for people impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence through integrated, community-based care. Data from the Gippsland PHN 2025-28 Health Needs Assessment highlighted the need for improved access to healthcare for people experiencing family and domestic violence. As of March 2024, East Gippsland had recorded the highest rate of family violence incidents in Victoria.

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Family violence has profound impacts on physical, mental and social wellbeing, particularly for children and young people. Primary health providers play an important role, with an estimated one in five women experiencing intimate partner violence seeking help from a GP or other health professional. Gippsland PHN was one of only six Primary Health Networks nationally selected to commission this place-based outreach model of care. Gippsland Lakes Complete Health has been commissioned to deliver the service, embedding a team of nurses, allied health professionals and social workers into GLCH’s existing Family Violence Service to address primary health needs. The program builds on the successful Pathway to Good Health framework and will use outreach, outpost and telehealth models to ensure victimsurvivors across regional and rural areas can

access timely, trauma-informed care. Services will operate across Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Bruthen, Metung, Nowa Nowa and surrounding townships. In addition to providing direct health support for victim-survivors, the program will strengthen the capacity of local health providers through training, consultation and partnership. By building on existing referral pathways and trusted relationships between services, the program aims to reduce duplication and ensure coordinated, person-centred care for those most in need. “Gippsland PHN is proud to commission this much needed and valuable service in partnership with our service provider Gippsland Lakes Complete Health," Gippsland PHN Chief Executive Amanda Proposch said. "This pilot program represents an important step forward in connecting health and family violence

services to ensure people experiencing violence can access the care and support they need, when and where they need it.” Kathy Dickinson, Family, Youth and Children's Services Executive Manager at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, shared, “This program means victim-survivors in East Gippsland will not only have access to family violence support, but also the health care they need to recover and rebuild. By embedding our team within existing services, we can provide seamless, trauma-informed care close to home.” The Supporting Outreach Healthcare for VictimSurvivors of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence pilot program officially launched in Bairnsdale last week, bringing together representatives from health, community and family violence sectors to celebrate this important regional initiative.

Winners: National leader David Littleproud File photo says farmers have had a big win. LEADER of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its plan to tax unrealised gains on farms held in self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Mr Littleproud said Labor had been embarrassingly forced to give in, after The Nationals and industry campaigned against the plan and Labor faced a backlash across regional Australia. “Labor’s plan to punish Australia’s hardest workers and attack their unrealised gains in superannuation was shocking from the start and never should have happened,” Mr Littleproud said. “Many families previously set up SMSFs as their future retirement and for succession planning, unaware Labor could come for their assets every single year. “Labor could never even tell us how many primary producers, small and family business owners would have been impacted. In what parallel universe does a government think it’s okay to tax on-paper, unrealised gains? “Throughout the process, Labor also demonstrated they have no understanding of the vagaries of farmers’ cash loss that are impacted by not just weather but commodity prices during bad seasons. “Labor’s plan would have forced farmers to sell their land, instead of passing it onto their families. We are relieved Labor has backflipped, but this policy never should have seen the light of day. “Labor should apologise to the farming community for the stress and uncertainty they have caused. “Our farmers who produce the nation’s food and fibre must be protected from Labor’s tax grabs. The Nationals will always stand up for our farmers and that includes their assets.”

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New generation of healthcare workers By AIDAN KNIGHT

THIRTY high school students from across Gippsland took part in an immersive introduction to medical careers at Traralgon Golf Club. Run by Monash Rural Health, the workshop informed students from Kurnai College, Trafalgar High School, Marist Sion College, Warragul Regional College, and Drouin Secondary College on the opportunities for rural students pursuing a career in many sectors of health and medicine. The event, featuring interactive clinical skills sessions and career guidance, aimed to demystify pathways into medicine for regional students. Key highlights included breaking down misconceptions about medical school entry requirements. Presenters emphasised that rural students have more accessible pathways, with lower ATAR scores and special entry schemes making medicine more achievable. "Don't think you need a 99 or perfect score," said one Monash representative, addressing the entire room.

"As rural students, you have unique opportunities to enter medical programs." The workshop showcased local study options, including the Gippsland Partnership Program, which allows students to complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science locally before transitioning to a medical degree at Monash University. Medical students shared personal journeys, demonstrating that rural backgrounds can be a strength in healthcare careers. The event also highlighted scholarships and support available for aspiring medical professionals. With 30 per cent of Monash medical students coming from rural areas, the workshop represents a critical initiative in addressing regional healthcare workforce needs. Students also participated in hands-on demonstrations from ADF medical officers, emergency room registrars, final year nursing students, and radiology and general practitioners throughout the session. Through this, students were able to try their hand with guidance on operating an ultrasound machine and scanning veins on each other, applying various bandages and slings, and trying their hand at different reflex techniques.

Tip-top shape: Kurnai College students learn to test reflexes with final year medical student Abbey. Photographs: Aidan Knight

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Fellow and Medical (ACRRM) Educator Dr Jean Nee Khoo said introducing young people to medicine early can inspire a lifelong commitment to helping rural communities. “Events like this give students a glimpse into the rewarding path of Rural Generalist Medicine - a career where doctors can make a genuine impact in rural, remote, and First Nations communities while developing a broad range of skills,” Dr Khoo said. “ACRRM is proud to support and train the next generation of doctors who share that passion.” Monash Rural Health spokesperson Amy Poynton, who led much of the event, also shared her own journey through medicine, encouraging students to pursue their ambitions close to home. Ms Poynton originally planned to become a psychologist but discovered a new passion that led her into medical education. Now, she works closely with local hospitals to support medical students and junior doctors as they begin their careers. She told students her story was proof that career paths don’t always go to plan, and that sometimes, the unexpected direction can lead to something even better.

Ms Poynton told the Express Monash Rural Health runs sessions like this an average of once a month for high school students, and integrates it with career engagements events at schools. "Rural medicine is a great place to start your career. There are a multitude of places to do your internship across Gippsland, including Latrobe Regional Hospital, and in Barinsdale," she said. "There's also a great emphasis at Monash on rural generalist, a variety of general practice", where students learn to specialise in a chosen advanced skill, specific to rural medicine. This may include Anaesthetic services for Obstetrics, General Surgery and Emergency "We see a lot of Monash students who go into those pathways become doctors in Gippsland." The event took place in conjunction with the DRIVERS medical research conference, which attracts professionals from all over Australia. With 30 per cent of Monash medical students now coming from rural areas, initiatives like this play a vital role in strengthening Gippsland’s future healthcare workforce.

In-depth: Abbey helps gives a demonstration on how to strap a collarbone, alongside ACRRM Registrar Will.

VicGrid selects its dream team Blow for Kent offshore wind project VICGRID has chosen three consortia to deliver the transmission infrastructure to support offshore wind energy located off the Gippsland coast. Chosen from a strong field of competing companies, VicGrid said the move marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the project. VicGrid is the state government body leading the planning and delivery of renewable energy zones and transmission infrastructure. The authority has been consulting with landholders and the Gippsland community on the development of transmission to connect the first 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind generation to the grid. The line will use 500 kilovolt (kV) double circuit overhead transmission technology, starting near Giffard and connecting to the Loy Yang Power Station switchyard. The three consortia will be invited to submit tenders to design, deliver, finance and operate the transmission infrastructure to support the first 2 GW of offshore wind generation:  Gippsland Coast Connect, led by Iberdrola Australia Enterprises Pty Ltd as transmission network service provider (TNSP) and funding and services contractor, Capella Capital Pty Ltd as funding provider and John Holland Pty Ltd for design and construction;  Genesis Partnerships, led by AusNet Transmission Group Ptd Ltd as TNSP and also led and funded by Pacific Partnerships comprising PB Contractors Pty Ltd, UGL Engineering Pty Ltd and UGL Operations and Maintenance Pty Ltd for design, construction and services, and;  Acciona, led by Acciona as TNSP and Acciona Concessiones S.L. as funding provider, Acciona Construction Pty Ltd for design, construction and Genus

Infrastructure (NSW) Pty Ltd as services contractors. VicGrid's chief executive, Alistair Parker, said there had been a strong market response to VicGrid’s request for expressions of interest in the project and thanked all of the parties who had participated. “Victoria is attracting investment and commitment from top global energy companies as we work to deliver the infrastructure needed to support Australia’s first offshore wind industry,” he said. “The development of this infrastructure will not only enable a clean and reliable new energy source, it will help create a new industry that will deliver jobs and benefits for the Gippsland community.” Through the competitive tender process, proponents will be required to outline their approach to delivering the best possible outcomes for Gippsland and driving value for all Victorian energy users. Mr Parker said this would include setting out how they will work with landholders, provide additional benefits to host communities and ensure genuine and early engagement with communities, Traditional Owners and regional stakeholders. “VicGrid is committed to meaningful engagement with local landholders and communities and to making sure they see real benefits, so we are looking for a delivery partner that shares that commitment,” he said. An Environment Effects Statement process is currently underway for the offshore wind transmission project, as landholder engagement continues to help refine the study area for the project. A development partner is expected to be appointed in 2026, with early works to begin shortly after.

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By PHILIP HOPKINS

GERMAN energy giant RWE has cancelled its offshore wind project in Gippsland, while Origin Energy's chief, Frank Calabria, has cast doubts on whether offshore wind can help reach long-term climate goals, according to metropolitan media. RWE said it would cease wok on its proposed twogigawatt Kent offshore wind farm off Gippsland's coast after nearly a year of feasibility studies, The Australian reported. The company cited high costs, worsening market conditions, ongoing uncertainty around the state's auction process and lack of commercial viability. The project was in early-stage development and had no official price tag, but based on its current development cost, the likely amount would have been $8billion-$10b, The Australian reported. Mr Calabria, whose company recently put its own $8b Navigator North project in Gippsland on ice, said offshore wind was an expensive source of energy and its development would require a "big commitment" from the Victorian government, the Australian Financial Review reported. "It's a tough industry .... it would require a lot of support to create an offshore wind industry," Mr Calabria said. "It has got some bigger hurdles to overcome and a bigger commitment needed for that to actually become a reality." Mr Calabria said Origin was retaining its licence for an offshore wind project in Victoria, even after removing staff and putting the $8 million venture on ice in September. "We've preserved that option at this point in time, but it would be fair to say, there's still a lot to play out in offshore wind for it to be developed more broadly in Australia," he said. RWE was awarded a feasibility licence for the 133-turbine project in 2023 and had plans to become

fully operational by the mid-1930s. In a statement, the company said its decision was the result of a review of the project's competitiveness and costs. It said it would continue to invest in Australia's energy transition, including in battery offshore wind projects, but did not see commercial opportunities in the offshore wind sector. "We want to be clear that this decision relates solely to the Kent offshore wind project," RWE said. "These (battery and onshore wind) projects reflect our long-term view of Australia as a key growth market for renewables." The AFR quoted a state government spokesperson as saying offshore wind was critical to Australia's energy security. "We continue to engage with the Commonwealth on renewable energy projects including a timeline and support package to deliver Australia's first offshore wind auction." In a related development, the AFR reported that the Port of Hastings, which is owned by the state government, is spending $100,000 in public funds on external lawyers to fight the release of documents regarding the state's offshore wind projects. Victoria has set a target of two gigalitres of offshore wind capacity by 2032 and nine gigawatts by 2040. Two years ago, the federal government granted 12 feasibility licences to consortia including Macquarie, Iberdrola and Japanese conglomerates. But enthusiasm has since cooled, The Australian said. Spanish developer Blue-Float Energy withdrew from the Gippsland zone in July. Industry sources told The Australian other developers are now weighing up whether to surrender their licence despite a federal move to waive annual fees - worth about $1m a year - in an attempt to keep the process alive.

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Kaiden laid to rest

Solemn: Mourners pay theirs respects to Kaiden Morgan Johnston in Morwell last week.

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Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name image of a person who has died. By AIDAN KNIGHT

TRIBUTES continue to flow for late Morwell man Kaiden Morgan Johnston, whose life was senselessly taken in an act of violence on Saturday, September 27. The GoFundMe campaign launched by the young man's sister-in-law garnered 292 donations in it's first week, which ensured the family could provide the best funeral, memorial and burial possible for Kaiden the following Wednesday. The funeral was held at Kernot Hall last Wednesday (October 15), 18 days after the horrific event took him, and drew thousands of friends, family, and communities together to share in the life that was had. All coming together to honour a young man remembered for his kindness, leadership, and deep cultural pride. There was a prominent focus not only in the words that were spoken, but on the connection the young man had with his people's traditions and land. He was described by loved ones as "a gatherer, of things, and friends". At the service, Kaiden’s father, William Morgan Senior, delivered a heartfelt eulogy, telling mourners his son had always been one to "stick up for others who couldn't stick up for themselves", and had a bright future as a leader within his community before that was taken from him. Mourners attending stood both solemn and powerful, with cultural ceremony and family traditions playing a central role. The service opened with a Welcome to Country, followed by songs, dances, and the sound of clapsticks and didgeridoo. Many attendees wore black and red ribbons and carried small flags in the colours of the Aboriginal flag in his memory. After the service, hundreds joined a procession to his burial site, where they released balloons in red, black and yellow, and laid flowers at his resting place. Family members lit a small ceremonial fire and placed branches into the flames one by one - a traditional farewell gesture led by Kaiden’s grandfather. For the community, the funeral was not only a final goodbye, but also a call for change. Several elders and speakers urged government and police to take stronger action to address knife-related violence and youth safety in the region.

Tears: Mourners wore colours of the Aboriginal flag out of respect for the young Indigenous leader. Former Latrobe City mayor Kellie O'Callaghan put out a message the day of the service, speaking on the first time she saw Kaiden perform with the Boorun Boys, during her time with council. This occurred at a ceremonial event welcoming First Nations babies, or Boorai, to traditional lands. "I was standing with Kaiden's mum, Sascha," Ms O'Callaghan said. "She was proudly pointing out her beautiful boy, Kaiden was with his brother and friends as they danced for community. "Kaiden was proud, his family and community proud, for as they gathered together to welcome new life, new families, and acknowledge a rich and enduring culture, they held space for each other, they shared openly and wholeheartedly. Kaiden had a big, loving family, many friends and a huge life ahead of him. His death was senseless. It is for Kaiden's family to hold and tell his story. For they will carry him in their hearts forevermore." Kaiden's alleged attackers will face court early next year. Nineteen-year-old Tyson Fenton has been remanded until February 10 when he returns to court, and the unnamed 16-year-old, also charged, has allegedly been placed into Police Protection outside of Latrobe Valley, while he awaits his committal hearing on January 14. Kaiden's aunt, Michelle Briggs, published her own online comment in the days after the funeral,

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calling out the system that failed to prevent the young man's death. "This is not a one-off incident", she said in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 16, alleging that the accused attackers had "terrorised our community for many years", forcing relatives to move away from the Latrobe Valley. This was reported in the August 6 issue of the Express (Page 36, 'Alarming rate of youth crime'). "There was an incident at the courthouse a couple of weeks ago, which security had to break up, no police in sight," Ms Briggs said in her public post. "Police and our Koori Police Liaison Officer have failed and need to be held accountable, Kaiden himself told the police someone was going to die, not knowing it would be him. Enough is enough". While opinions vary on who is at fault for not just Kaiden's death, but the two other young men whose lives were taken in alleged machete attacks across Victoria in September, almost all parties agree on one thing - the state government's machete amnesty program has done nothing. Described by some at the March for Kaiden event in the street of Morwell a fortnight ago as "a joke", pointing out that only a small fraction of illegal knives in circulation have been seized since the amnesty began on September 1. While Victoria Police released data via the Crime Statistics Agency on September 25 that tells us more edged-weapons

have come into police possession than recorded offences this year, these figures are indicative only of consociations, and not weapons handed in voluntarily. The state government announced there was 1362 machetes deposited across the state via the amnesty in the first fortnight, but has been unclear on an updated figure since. Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush announced during a restructuring press conference on October 13 that 15,000 machetes are "off the streets", and didn't elaborate on a breakdown of this number, but emphasised his belief in the amnesty being a worthwhile investment. All this while knife-related assaults and homicides continued to rise, currently up 20 per cent since 2022. Victoria Police issued a statement on Friday concerning the vigil for Kaiden at Morwell Police Station, which some of the community had noticed had been removed: "To avoid any potential impact on future judicial proceedings and to ensure the items are not damaged, the vigil has now been collected by Kaiden’s family," the statement read. "Our heartfelt thoughts are with Kaiden’s family, friends, and the broader community affected by this tragic incident. "Police will continue to ensure all available support services remain in place during this difficult time." Latrobe Police said that as the matter is before the court, it would be inappropriate to comment further. A new State Crime Coordination Centre is set to open by the middle of next year, featuring a high-tech hub designed to bring together information, intelligence, and operational resources. The Victoria Police restructure will also introduce a Deputy Commissioner for Prevention, Community and Partnerships, a role dedicated primarily to tackling youth crime and strengthening community safety initiatives. Regardless of where blame is placed, the tragedy remains the same - a community has lost a young man who was seen to be a leader and role model to his peers and the next generation. Kaiden’s potential, his compassion, and his pride in culture were qualities that inspired those around him. Now, instead of watching him cross the stage at his graduation, his parents will attend in his honour - a painful reminder of what has been lost, but also a testament to a life that will continue to be celebrated, spoken of, and remembered in every dance, every story, and every step his community takes forward in his name.

Tragic: William Morgan Senior says farewell to his son.

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As we reach the end of thirteen years of schooling, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the incredible journey our Year 12 students have undertaken and a true privilege to have been part of it. We congratulate each of you on your achievements, your resilience and the growth you have shown, not only academically, but as confident young adults ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities the future holds. For many of you, the VCE exams represent the final challenge in your secondary school journey. You have put in tremendous effort throughout the year and can approach this next step with confidence, knowing you are well prepared. No matter the outcome, the dedication and perseverance you have shown will serve you well in whatever comes next. To our student leaders, thank you for the integrity and enthusiasm you have brought to guiding our College community this year. And to every student, no matter which pathway you have taken, we are proud of the effort, commitment and spirit you have shown. Each of you has contributed in your own way to what makes our College such a special place. Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported our students along the way — to families, staff and friends who have offered guidance, encouragement and care throughout the journey. As our graduating students move into the next exciting chapter of their lives, remember that you will always be a valued part of our College community. We would love to see you return, share your stories and let us know where your path takes you.

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SCHOLZ LZ, Z Noah SCHIFFMANN, Izabella SHAW, Stanley SHAW, Mary ryanne y SHEEN, Aria SMITH, Eden SMYT YTHE, T Byron SNELTEN, Hugh SPRUZEN, Paige STEPHENSON, Aliyah STRIKE, Riley STRICKLA LAND, A Shannen SUTT TTON, T Chelsea SUTCLIFFE, Nikita SYKES, Abby TAYLOR, Chloe THOMAS, Lucy TIPPET, Ethan TIPPET, Frederick TOMLINSON, Mitchell TUT, Mal VAN DER MEIRACKER, Jordan VERDAA AAS, A Chloe-Maree VICKERS, Savannah WARREN, Jake WHELAN, Deklan WHITING, Jessica WILSON, Clea WILSON, Chelsea WINSTANLEY, Lilly WOOLAN, Patrick

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An inspirational and dedicated group. The Traralgon College class of 2025 have been a passionate, energetic and dedicated cohort. They have demonstrated commitment to our college, their studies and each other. Whilst Year 12 can be a challenging year, our students have met these challenges with grit, determination and a focus on individual excellence. Our class of 2025 have consistently demonstrated our college values –respect for themselves, our staff and our whole college community, taking responsibility for their academic achievement and resilience in the face of the challenges of an ever-changing educational environment. The successful completion of secondary school is an achievement of which our students can be proud, but more so as these students who started the transition to secondary school in the most challenging of circumstances with the onset of the pandemic in the first weeks of secondary school. As a college, we are proud of the way our students have navigated this and many other challenges along their secondary school journey and providing positive role models and leadership to other students across our Grey Street Campus. We continue to be impressed by their commitment to our culture of high expectations and continually growing together as adaptable, confident, and successful learners and citizens. We are grateful to our parent community for their continued support of the college throughout the year and we are confident that this partnership between students, staff and families will help ensure the best educational outcomes for each and every one of our students. Together as a whole school community we are most proud of the determination and tenacity of our graduating class. The next part of your life journey will be very exciting but also a little daunting, we wish you every success and happiness for the future and we look forward to continuing to work with you, to support you through the transition period into other vocational or educational settings.

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For Trafalgar High School’s graduating class of 2025, their secondary years have been a journey marked by strength, courage, and a sense of wonder. These students have not only grown academically but have also shaped a legacy that will inspire future cohorts to begin their own journeys with boldness and purpose. As our Year 12 students prepare to leave the familiar halls of school, they do so with a deepened understanding of what it means to persevere. They carry with them the wisdom gained through sustained effort, the integrity built through respectful choices, and the kindness they have consistently shown to others and to themselves. Throughout their time at Trafalgar High School, they have stood tall as individuals and as a united cohort, supported by the unwavering encouragement of families, friends, and the wider school community. Their resilience and character are a testament to the values that underpin the school’s culture. Year 12, as you step into the next chapter of your lives, whether it be further study, work, or new adventures, do so with the strength and promise that comes from knowing you are capable, courageous, and ready.

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A Message of Encouragement to our VCE Students at Lowanna College As we approach the VCE exams, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all our students on their dedication and hard work throughout the year. At Lowanna College, we have seen incredible commitment, resilience, and growth from every student as they have prepared for these important assessments. The VCE is a significant milestone in the education journey, but it’s important to remember it’s not just about the exams — it’s about the progress students have made, the skills they’ve developed, and the challenges they have overcome along the way. All staff at Lowanna College have supported our students throughout their time at the college and are extremely proud of the spirit they have shown throughout 2025. On behalf of everyone at Lowanna College, I would like to extend my gratitude and acknowledge the support students have received from families, friends and other community members. I wish all students the very best. We are proud of each one of you, and remember that regardless of the results, that your journey does not end here. The resilience, knowledge, and perseverance you’ve demonstrated will open many doors and opportunities ahead. Good luck!

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Reel Talk CINEMA tragic and Yallourn Yallourn North reserves player Blake Metcalf-Holt teams up with the Express’ resident council whisperer Aidan Knight (who once described The Godfather as “a rom-com with extra steps”) to pay tribute to the late, great Diane Keaton. Following her recent passing, the pair revisited one of her most beloved performances in the 2003 Nancy Meyers flick Something's Gotta Give, to see why Keaton’s charm, wit, and turtlenecks stood the test of time. The film stars Keaton as Erica Barry, a successful playwright whose quiet Hamptons retreat is upended when she finds herself unexpectedly entangled with her daughter’s much older boyfriend, played by Jack Nicholson. What begins as an awkward weekend evolves into a sharp, funny and unexpectedly tender story about love, age, and second chance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

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Blake Metcalf-Holt: Perhaps Nancy Meyers at her most equipped. While no ground is really broken in the genre, Meyers catches practically all of her cast at the appropriate time for this movie, especially with her two leads. For someone that directed The Parent Trap (a film virtually every single human being of a certain age has at least half seen) and brought Father of the Bride to life, Something’s Gotta Give meets Meyers at an inflection point where she truly could have it all as a writer-director. Attracting two powerhouse actors of the 70s in the latter stages of their careers with a script filled with substance and heart steps the film up from your prototypical romantic comedy. Aidan Knight: I think this film's biggest asset is it's believability. It's a real world story that has a 'lesson' that can be taken away by multiple generations of viewers (those encompassed in the casting at least), and all the actors do an excellent

job of making their characters feel authentic as well. The strongest example of this would be Jack Nicholson, who never has any trouble making us believe he is indeed a creepy old guy whenever he plays one, but Nicholson's take on Harry is one that shows you most creepy old guys have a bit of heart if you take the time to let it show. Diane Keaton on the other hand plays her roles so well it makes you wonder if it was even acting at all. The most unbelievable part is how good looking the resident doctor is (Keanu Reeves), which I feel sets totally unrealistic standards for medical practitioners. BMH: It’s, of course, reliant on its two stars, and the chemistry between them is as potent as you’ll get. Considering Nicholson and Keaton had never done a movie together prior, it really shows how good each of them are as actors, making their relationship as genuine as it can be. One could argue that Erica and Harry’s bond is too quick to form, but you’ll let it slide because you simply want to see these two Hollywood legends on screen together for as long as possible. The opening stretch all the way through to their time alone with each other at the beach house is when the movie is at its best, but the standout exchange between the two comes later on. "Why is it that you broads want all or nothing?" "I don't know. We're just goofy when it comes to love." AK: The film centres on the comically romantic, so it should be expected to have a few cliches. The standout here is the question of Nicholson's character's whole 'can the old dog learn new tricks' and show commitment to a relationship when he's been failing to do so for his entire adult life. At times, this trope is overly focused on, and unnecessarily takes away from Keaton's quiet brilliance, or the depth of her character's daughter, which is reduced to a playful 10 minutes. Exploring the tensions of her character with both stars could have added more nuance to their own relationship, and making her appear as real as them - while also a sharper

mirror to Keaton's stoic posture in the narrative. meeting. Keaton's rhythm is perhaps what she impresses with the most time round, as well as her BMH: Nicholson is one of my all-time favourite actors, and he gives a fine performance as always, continued commitment to the turtleneck agenda. BMH: My original Letterboxd (film social media but Keaton truly is the gem of this movie. Even app) review from a few years ago simply read: “old years on, she immediately brings her beaming charm and physicality to the role as she's people n love n stuff”. While simplistic as hell, it introduced to the audience, just as she did when still rings true given that Something’s Gotta Give is a straightforward rom-com. It has meat on its starring in those Woody Allen pictures many years bone, but at the end of the day, it’s plainly about two beforehand. Keaton’s character is at the core of people who find love coming from the opposite end what the film’s intentions are, and given she was in of the spectrum, which still makes for an enjoyable her mid-50s when she was making this and given that Hollywood is as harsh on older women as they time. A reasonable critique can come from its pacing and runtime, but for me, once it crescendos at its come, Keaton captures Erica’s individuality so end, I’m right there with these two old lovebirds. well, while also realising her despair and dejection AK: I do feel like it ran longer than it needed to entirely. for a film of it's pacing, the same story could have AK: One might argue that enjoying this movie been told just as well in a more succinct fashion, is dependent on how much you're able to believe and it may have helped reduced the slight 'cheap' Nicholson in his 60s was desirable, as he is porfeel it has to it. The leading pair have a genuine trayed, but a quick Google search will show you chemistry, and that keeps the dialogue bright and this man either doesn't actually act, or has been light enough to not get bogged down in - it feels like method acting this role ever since. People often a long conversation, but not in a boring way, just criticise Jack Black's insertion of himself into his a convincing one. By no means the seminal work films, finding it stale and unimpressive caricature, of either star, or the genre, but a good, poignant but this specific Jack betters the film with the same place to start. approach, because it draws from himself, for a real BMH: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ life role. He is in every role, somewhat comical, but AK: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ comically real, like someone's quirky grandpa who Rated M for Mature themes, coarse language and starts talking to you unprompted from the next sexual references table in the coffeeshop. This highlights the kind Something's Gotta Give is streaming now on SBS of effect his character must have had on Keaton's, on Demand and HBO Max. and the depth to which she can look into a person to be able to have a relationship with someone as flawed and superficial and predictable as he is shown to be initially. BMH: Still being the movie star of all movie stars at this point in time, Nicholson does his best to keep up with what Keaton is bringing, and to be fair to Nicholson, by the end, he just manages to reach her. It’s possibly the first time he’s played a regular, somewhat likeable guy (going through his filmography, I can’t even pinpoint another time he’s done so), and while you can quibble if Harry is in fact nice, his turn to super partner and quasi grandpa, taking the step and realising that older women is what interests him was acceptable and worked enough by the closing credits. While Keaton continued to work consistently, even up until last year, the new millennium was the tail end of Nicholson's career, who only had as many movies as he did Oscars remaining in his back pocket before he retired (three). AK: Keaton goes a tab overboard with her big breakdown scene, which was intentioned to emphasis the severity of feeling these whirlwind emotions at that point in life, but comes across almost like a parody of a James Blunt music video, and her wails do feel like a middle-grade theatre performance. I feel some of this is a mistranslated style of dramatic restrain, or lack thereof, that comes from her previous portfolio that demanded this kind of body acting - but pays off better in the quieter emotional moments. I do however, relate to her balling her eyes out while typing ferociously, as Photograph supplied I do after every Latrobe City Council Vale: The late, great Dianne Keaton.

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Floods - 'APM to blame'

FARMERS along the Latrobe River flats, north of Traralgon, are to protest the River Trust over flooding of their properties by the APM. Cr Harry Saunders of the Traralgon Shire said yesterday that levee banks had been built near Wade's Creek where it empties into the Latrobe. "I think APM built purification dams, but left the banks a bit high. Water is diverted east instead of into the river," he said. Mr Dugald Campbell's Property was underwater. "You could have boat races," Cr Saunders said. Also flooded are the properties of Cr Alf Ashworth and Mr Don Little. Cr Saunders said his had been flooded but isn't so bad now. Farmers north of the river were similarly affected. Flats were flooded before the river went over its banks during recent heavy rains. "The secretary of the River Trust is away promoting Gippsland on the Sun Tour. When he gets back, we'll be staging a protest," Cr Saunders said.

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MORWELL traders and the Shire of La Trobe are working to persuade the State Government to fill in and close the controversial Morwell subway, replacing it with an above-ground pedestrian crossing. Morwell Chamber of Commerce, La Trobe Shire and Mainstreet representatives met last week to discuss a range of Morwell-related issues, namely the proposal to install the pedestrian crossing and close the subway. A spokesman claimed Page 20 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

the shire's efforts to date in pushing ahead with the pedestrian crossing proposal had been "stifled by the bureaucracy of V/Line". A letter addressed to Transport Minister Alan Brown from Chamber President Peter Keenan says the chamber "actively supports" the closure of the existing subway. "Shoppers in Morwell's CBD loathe to use the subway because of concerns for their safety," Mr Keenan wrote. "There have been several incidents involving people being abused and assaulted, and Victoria Police are not in a position to constantly patrol the subway." The letter said that in October last year, the then City of Morwell developed plans for an integrated railway pedestrian crossing and public transit centre, but local government amalgamation had since delayed the project. "

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Hackers send bomb threat to school A BOMB threat sent from a hacked student email at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School prompted student evacuation warning at Traralgon and Warragul campuses yesterday. The school was alerted that a student's account was compromised and email messages, some referencing a bomb threat, were sent to members of the school community. In a statement, St Paul's Anglican Grammar School principal Lisa Moloney said the number of safety actions was put in place at the advice of police. She said this included holding students at evacuation points upon arrival at school until the grounds were declared safe by police. "Our internal investigations indicate the hackers had no connection to the school," she said. "We are certain that all family information and data have remained secure." All classes and activities were operating as usual by 9am at Warragul, and in Traralgon a short time after.

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Wellbeing day delivers meaningful impact By KATRINA BRANDON

WOMEN’S Health Victoria partnered with Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service (GRICS) to deliver a wellbeing day for women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Held at the Traralgon Tennis Association on Wednesday, October 8, people joined the festivities, surrounded by volunteers. This event provided an opportunity for attendees to connect with others, learn practical tips on emotional health and wellbeing, and participate in relaxing programs. “We worked in partnership with the GRICS to pull the wellbeing day together, which was for women in the area who have a cancer diagnosis at any stage,” event coordinator Grace McArthur said. “The day is all about connection with other people in the community who have a similar experience or connection with local services. “That's just a really important part of going through that cancer experience - having those connections with other people for that support.” The day started with a discussion about navigating support, followed by morning tea, a movement and gentle exercise class, lunch and closed with a creative activity session. Reflecting on the impact of attending a previous wellbeing day, Traralgon local Nadine Marshall, a woman with lived cancer experience and the GRICS Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator, said she found wellbeing days to be profoundly supportive. “The wellbeing day is a really great way to explore local services for women with cancer and link in with other people who are going through a similar experience,” she said. “I attended the day in Bairnsdale last year and found it really helpful to connect with others and learn from their stories. It’s an affirming and healing process. “I wish I had the opportunity to attend a local wellbeing day when I was going through active treatment, but I’m grateful that I can attend now and continue to support women experiencing cancer. I encourage lots of people to come along.” Ms McArthur said Women's Health Victoria aims to hold up to 10 wellbeing days in regional Victoria throughout the year. According to Ms McArthur, all of the volunteers have had a lived experience with cancer, so those seeking help talk and are supported by someone who is or has been in a similar position.

Support: Women’s Health Victoria and Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service partnered to provide a wellbeing day for those affected by Photograph: Katrina Brandon cancer.

Gippslanders losing $159 million on pokies AS year-on-year pokie losses worsen across Gippsland in 2024/25, the Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) Gambler's Help team is ready to support those experiencing gambling harm. LCHS will be hosting a number of activities during Gambling Harm Awareness Week (October 27 to November 2, 2025) to highlight responsible gambling practices and available support services. The 2025 campaign 'set before you bet', highlights how setting limits can reduce someone's risk of experiencing gambling harm. "This year, we want people to remember that gambling products are designed to keep you playing," LCHS Gambler's Help Team Leader, Chip Chiyangwa said. "The immersive nature of gambling can make it hard for people to keep track of how long

they have been playing and how much they are spending. According to data from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), people in Gippsland lost $159 million to electronic gambling machines in 2024/25, an increase from $154 million spent the year before. "There are strategies people can use to stay in control, including setting a deposit limit, checking betting statements, setting reasonable time and money limits with Your Play gaming card at venues, and taking regular breaks," Ms Chiyangwa said. "Our events are designed to showcase these strategies and highlight the types of supports we have available to anyone concerned with their gambling habits." The free events hosted by LCHS for Gambling Harm Awareness Week will feature information,

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HOROSCOPES by Joanne Madeline Moore

October , 2025 May 20 20 -- October May 26, 26 2024 Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) The New Moon and Venus rev up your relationship zone, so you’ll experience the greatest satisfaction if you share your goals and dreams with other like-minded people. Collective collaboration is the key. But you need to think long-term and be patient. Do your best to get the balance right between being creative and being productive; between having inspirational ideas and making practical progress. Resist the urge to be bossy on Friday and Saturday.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20) Venus (your ruling planet) and the New Moon stimulate your daily routine and wellbeing zone, so try to find a nutritious diet and fitness program that you enjoy and will stick to. But there’s the potential for a Sun-Pluto power struggle on Friday or Saturday, with an authority figure, work colleague or loved one. So calm down Bulls, and try to communicate with extra care and diplomacy, otherwise you could overreact and do or say something you later regret.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) This week your creativity and peer group zone is being activated by the New Moon and Venus, so it’s a fabulous time to create, inspire, socialise and fraternise. And an exciting new romance or friendship may be just around the corner! Are you single and looking for love? You could be introduced to your future partner via a close friend or a casual acquaintance. The weekend is productive for ticking the to-do list and catching up on a backlog of paperwork.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) A fresh start is likely on the domestic front, as Tuesday’s New Moon highlights your home zone. When it comes to relationship issues, are you trying to fix a frustrating situation? Prepare for some resistance from other people (especially your partner or a close friend). Quick fixes won’t work. You need to slow down and think things through in a realistic and respponsible fashion. The weekend favours reading, writing and long-term planning.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re in the mood to talk, text, tweet, publish and/ or podcast as Tuesday’s New Moon activates your communication zone. Then on Friday/Saturday there’s a challenging connection between Pluto and your ruler, the Sun. So try to avoid partnership dramas, family squabbles, online arguments and run-ins with authority figures. If you are the person in charge, resist the urge to be bossy and over-bearing. Behaving like a demanding Diva will get you nowhere fast! .

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Tuesday’s New Moon signals a fresh financial chapter. On Friday and Saturday, the Sun/Pluto square could stir up trouble, especially at work or within your neighbourhood. A double dose of diplomacy is required if you want to keep the peace. The focus is on long-term relationships. How to nurture them, keep them … and then let them go if you have outgrown each other. Enjoyable mutual interests are essential to satisfying romantic and platonic relationships.

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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) With a New Moon stimulating your sign (and Jupiter jumping through your life direction/professional zone) be more proactive about where you are heading. Don’t just sit on the fence and hope that things will magically change. It’s the ideal time to set intentions and make wishes involving personal projects, physical appearance and individual goals. Most of all … enjoy yourself! On Friday and Saturday, friends and finances are a volatile mix.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) On Thursday the Sun transits into Scorpio and on Friday/ Saturday, the Sun squares powerful Pluto, which boosts your temperamental streak and your control-freak tendencies. You may feel like you’re stuck in a self-sabotaging rut or even going backwards. The more stubborn you are, the more challenging things will be. As comedian (and fellow Scorpio) John Cleese observes: “You don’t have to be the Dalai Lama to tell people that life is about change.”

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Tuesday’s New Moon is the perfect time to revise, reassess and reboot your Sagittarian hopes, goals and dreams. Think of creative ways you can navigate the unpredictable economic landscape, adapt professionally and pivot personally. Taskmaster Saturn encourages you to be more responsible at home and more accountable with family members. If things aren’t going well with loved ones, then it’s time to communicate clearly and cooperate often!

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) It’s full steam ahead at work, as Tuesday’s New Moon activates your career zone. However, when it comes to friendships, financial matters or local community connections, things are moving a bit slower. And that’s OK! If you’re a clever Capricorn, you’ll adjust your energy and output to the required pace. Your motto is from birthday great,, actress Carrie Fisher (who was born on October 21,, 1956): “Sometimes the tide’s in, and sometimes it’s out.”

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Are you restless for physical adventure and mental challenges? The New Moon illuminates your travel and education zone, so it’s time to explore, study and experiment! Negotiation planet Venus also encourages you to compromise and hold out the olive branch of peace (especially to a stressed friend or work colleague). Attached Aquarians – don’t put your career before relationships. Singles – you could meet your soul mate while one of you is on holiday.

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Someone could pressure you to reveal information that was given to you in confidence. Hence your current moral and philosophical conundrum as you ponder “Is honesty always the best policy’? With the Sun, Mercury and Mars all activating your foreign travel zone, adventure and faraway places beckon, so start planning your itinerary now. It’s also important to keep up to date with your international contacts. Who knows where they will eventually lead? COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 200G25 6688

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Way back: An early photo of the Morwell Methodist Church at the corner of Church Street and Princes Highway. Photograph supplied CHURCH Street, Morwell was named as the Methodist Church was situated on the west corner of the Station Street (Princes Drive) and Church St. This church was built in 1883 and was the first building in Morwell to be built as a church. Previously services were held in the former Maryvale State School building. This whole allotment, stretching from Station St to Buckley St was given to the Methodists by Benjamin Wager Buckley whose original selection included that area. Later on, a parsonage was built on the north-west corner of Buckley and Church streets and there was a tennis court between the two buildings. In 1950 this property was sold and St Luke’s Uniting Church opened on October 17, 1953 on the Princes Highway (now Princes Drive). It was built by Wes Jones. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was built at 42-44 Elgin St in 1886. In 1960/61, a new church was built at 50 Church St by Bob Low. The Greek Orthodox Church bought the former Presbyterian Church in Elgin St.

On March 17, 1991, at 11.45pm Church St was rocked by an explosion in a pizza parlour owned by Lui Caruso. The parlour and two adjoining shops were destroyed and more than 50 businesses in town were damaged. Not only the shops in Church St but shops in Buckley St, Princes Dr and Commercial Road. The explosion was heard in Traralgon, Hazelwood North and Churchill. Eleven days later, a person was charged with arson and burglary. For his heroism, Morwell CFA volunteer fire fighter, Mick Franchetto received the Royal Humane Society of Australia Bronze Medal for Bravery in March 1992. Following this event, the Church St traders created the successful Church Street Fiesta which was held for a number of years. Today, the only reminder of the explosion is the crack in the post office brick wall in Church St. Amazingly no one was injured or killed. Information supplied by Morwell Historical Society.

Gathering of top textile artists By KATRINA BRANDON

INTERTWINED in works being delivered to ARC Yinnar, Gathering Threads was exhibited on Saturday, October 18. Gathering multiple artists to take part in the exhibition, Morwell artist and curator Dijanne Cevaal explained how the event came about. “It's been going since 2022,” she said. “It started because we got a grant for our 40th year celebrations at ARC. There were a few textile people there (at ARC), and since then, it’s been an annual event.” According to Ms Cevaal, ARC features some of Australia’s top textile artists. Alongside those artists, Ms Cevaal is keen on having Gippsland artists, or people with connections to the area, in the exhibition. Ms Cevaal has been working in textiles for about 35 years, with around five in Morwell and the years before the pandemic in the Otways. Through her practice in textiles, her art has taken her far, involving her in exhibitions overseas and providing opportunities to teach and exhibit. “I did an exhibition in 2000, which travelled to France. It was called Australian Bounty, and it included 30 Australian textile artists, some of whom are among Australia's top practitioners in the field of textile art and quilts," she said. “The Australian representative in Paris for exhibitions came along to the exhibition, and so did a lot of other people, including the Dutch Prime Minister at the time. A lot of people came to see it, and it was on the news.” Ms Cevall said that during the year the Australian Bounty was on show, she noted there was a significant focus on Australia at the time

and that the exhibition ended up touring all around Europe and later with other exhibitions to the Middle East. Now, Ms Cevaal does a yearly exhibition in France with a group of textile artists. Before exploring her artistic career, Ms Cevaal was a lawyer. After the birth of her first child, Ms Cevaal delved into textiles, sparking her interest in the medium. “Initially, I was probably making more quilts, patchworking things when I first started,” she said. “But that was also the place where I learned the skills, in a sense, to be able to do what I do now.” Now working with the ARC community, Ms Cevaal is looking towards getting more young artists involved with the arts, no matter what medium or art form they choose. “I think there are some really talented people here,” she said. “Art is also a strong drawcard for tourism, particularly when it involves a broader range of things, including food experiences and bushwalking experiences. “I think there's still a place for people to do things with their hands. And the one thing about working with textiles is that a lot of people do a lot of hand stitching, and that's kind of almost like a therapy in its own right. It's very meditative.” Other artists involved with Gathering Threads include Miranda Brett, Cheryl Cook, Nicole Kemp, Beth and Trevor Reid, Sarah Louise Ricketts, Carolyn Sullivan, Robina Summers and Lynette Weeks. Gathering Threads closes on November 16. For more information, go to: https://www.arcyinnar.org/whats-on

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Colour: Textile works are now on display at ARC Yinnar. Pictured is work by artists Beth and Trevor Reid.

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Something wicked this way comes – the seven deadly sins (namely lust, pride and envy) are at the forefront for the latest season of this sun-soaked dating series. Fresh from a role hosting Love Island USA companion program Aftersun, Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes a new group of stunning Aussie singles to a Spanish villa for their own summer of love. Olympic medallist Zac Incerti already spends most of his time around the pool, so he’ll be right at home with Love Island ’s swimwearforward dress code. He’s joined in this year’s starting line-up of shirtless hunks by NFL player Jotham Russell, who is hoping his athletic pursuits lead to a sporting chance at romance.

MYSTERY ROAD: ORIG GIN ABC TV, Sund day, 8.15p p pm m

It’s thee mo ost conveentio onaal entry yet in the Mystery Ro Road legacy, but th his second d seaaason n of outback detective Jay Swan’s S (Gold Loggie nominee Markk Coles Smith, pictured) preeequel orward. storyy is far from straigghtfo o Exp pectant parents Swan aand Mary (NCIS: Sydneyy’s Tu uulli ome Narkle)) returned to her ho o town to prep pare for their new n ound arrival,, but have instead fo o of theemseelvees at thee centree o a 30-yyear-old myysteryy thaat a seeminglly invollves everyo o one in Loch Iris. In tonight’s entrancing conclusion, Swan continues his hunt ffor missing teen Swayze (The New Boy’s Aswan Reid), while Maryy learns the truth about her adoption and Simmo (Robyn Malcolm) confronts ghosts of the paast..

ROSE AYLING-ELLIS: OLD HANDS, NEW TRICKS SBS, Saturday, 8.25pm

In her role as Alison, a deaf kitchenhand helping police infiltrate a dangerous gang by lipreading on Code of Silence (streaming, SBS On Demand), Rose Ayling-Ellis (pictured) shines a light on the challenges society presents for deaf and disabled individuals, as well as the importance of representation and inclusivity. Now, the English actor is turning her hand to factual programming with this intelligent and charming two-parter that endeavours to teach a group of retirees British Sign Language. The residents of Hughenden Gardens Village are a tough crowd, but Ayling-Ellis wins them over and finds a way to connect with even the most isolated participants.

HOFF ROADING SBS Viceland, Tuesday, 8.30pm

Few could ask for a better guide to New Zealand’s breathtaking be beauty than comedian Rhys Darby. Th he Flight of the Conchords and Ou ur Flag Means Death star shows no one other than international iccon David Hasselhoff (pictured, left, with Darby) around his stomping ground in this dynamic docuseries. Part interview, part trravelogue, the former co-stars get o know each other as they explore to otearoa’s unique wildlife, food and Ao culture over the course of a monthng roadtrip. Hasselhoff hopes to lon disscover a new side of himself in the pro ocess, while Darby is aiming for a covveted NZ tourism gig. Tuesday’s seccond leg flies the pair to Stewart Islaand/Rakiura, where they get up clo ose and personal with local birdlife.

Wednesday, October 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Fancy Fruit. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. (Final) 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 9.05 The Story Of Beer. (PG, R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (Ma, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls, R) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 QI. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl) Arthur breaks both his wrists. 9.00 The Assembly: Steve Waugh. (PGl, R) 9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 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 The Idea Of Australia. (PG) 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Looks at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. 9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Madlns) 11.45 This Town. (Malv, R) 1.55 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.05 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 RFDS. (Mad) Wayne, Pete and Mira treat an ill baby. 8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel continue down the west coast to Hari Hari. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Andrew Rochford and Yvie Jones where no topic is off limits. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl) 1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Murder For Hire. (Mv) Looks at the investigation of Strike Force Ayle. 9.50 The Grand Tour. (Ml) The guys take a bumpy ride across Colombia. 11.05 9News Late. 11.35 Resident Alien. (MA15+asv) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (Premiere, Ml) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 9.10 The Gilded Age. (PGa) George prepares for a legal battle. Bannister plots revenge. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 10 News+. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am TRT World

News. 6.50 News. 7.20 FBC News. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.40 Bamay. 2.00 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24 International News. 4.35 PBS NewsHour. 5.35 The Matchmakers. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.20 The Patient. 10.55 MOVIE: The Devil’s Advocate. (1997, MA15+) 1.35am WWE Legends. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30

Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Danger Man. 7.00

Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (1954) 5.20 Explore. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 1.30 MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (1954) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am GCBC.

6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 Ridiculousness. 8.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Neighbours. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Family Feud. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Ghosts. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Ghosts. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ghosts. Midnight Ridiculousness. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Stephen Colbert. 4.30 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 9.10 Spartakus. 9.40 The World According To Grandpa. 9.50 Chums. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 10.50 News. 11.00 The Point. Noon Kriol Kitchen. 12.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 1.30 Stockman’s Strategy. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Home, Land & Sea. 8.30 MOVIE: Shaft. (2000, MA15+) 10.15 Walkabouts. 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am The Fishing Show

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

Programs. 4.25pm Super Monsters. 4.40 Ariel. 4.50 Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 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 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger. (2024) 6.20 The Movie Show. 6.55 I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 10.35 Ghoomer. (2023, Hindi) 1.05pm Belli Ciao. (2022, Mal, Italian) 2.40 A Canterbury Tale. (1944) 4.55 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 7.55 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 9.30 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PGav) 11.25 Men. (2022, MA15+ahnv) 1.20am Late Programs. 5.40 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG)

By AFN. 7.00 Fishy Business. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 Motor MythBusters. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Restoration. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. Midnight American Resto. 12.30 Storage Wars. 1.00 American Pickers. 2.00 Late Programs.

7.30 Theatre Dome. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 3.00 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 MOVIE: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am The Vampire Diaries. 2.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Below Deck. 4.30 LEGO City Adventures. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Pokémon: B&W.

8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. (R) 9.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 10.00 JAG. (PGv, R) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PGalv) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PGal) 1.30 Numb3rs. (Mv, R) 2.30 JAG. (PGa, R) 4.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) 5.30 JAG. (PGv, R) 7.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 Evil. 12.05am Numb3rs. 1.00 Shopping.

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

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Thursday, October 23 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Budget Battlers. (PGl, 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 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 QI. (PGl, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Horse Shoe Hill. (PG) A couple build a home in Horse Shoe Hill. 9.00 Long Lost Family. (PG) Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Barcelona And The Catalonia Region. (Premiere) Eva Longoria explores Barcelona. 8.20 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG) Simon Reeve travels to Sweden and Denmark. 9.30 Blue Lights. Grace grows exasperated by the limits of the job. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Davos 1917. (Masv) 12.00 The Head. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 4.00 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies sets out to uncover why it s okay for

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Paramedics. (Mm) Paramedics

from ugly people. Featuring Dave Hughes, He Huang, Tom Stade, Lindsay Webb and Nikki Britton. 9.30 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating, including a nanny and pony groom. 10.30 Australia s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

pot of boiling water over himself. 9.30 RPA: Elio s Broken Heart. (PGm, R) A nurse is on his last shift before undergoing surgery for a leaky heart valve. 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 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGa) The celebrity players realise the mission is not only high stakes, but could hold important information in their hunt. (Final, PGl) The branch faces possible closure. 10.20 10 s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.45 10 News+. (R) 12.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s 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. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.30 The Late Session. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Explore. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tonight s The Night. (1954) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson s Farm. 8.30 Fawlty Towers. 9.50 Blackadder Goes Forth. 11.10 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Ghosts. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Ghosts. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Where The Dreamings Come From. 2.00 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 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Moonbird. 9.30 MOVIE: Seeds. (2024) 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon NFL. NFL. Week 7. Los Angeles Rams v Jacksonville Jaguars. Replay. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: Land Of The Lost. (2009, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

9.45 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Mary s world is torn apart. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Grand Designs: West Suffolk. (PG, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.05 Luke Nguyen s India. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, Mas, French) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 4.40 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 6.15 A Hard Day s Night. (1964, PGs) 7.50 Monty Python s Life Of Brian. (1979, Maln) 9.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.

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NINE (9, 8)

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 Survivor 49. 9.00 MOVIE: Logan Lucky. (2017, M) 11.30 Veronica Mars. 12.30am The Vampire Diaries. 2.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Nanny. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 LEGO City Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Numb3rs. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (Mdhl, R) 11.20 Numb3rs. 12.20am Shopping.

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Friday, October 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Hint Of Love. (2020, G, R) Debs Howard, Dennis Andres. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (Final) 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 House Hunters Aust. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 QI. (Mls, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh explores a country garden. 8.30 Professor T. (MA15+) The professor believes a caretaker accused of murdering his employer is innocent. 9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur breaks both his wrists. 10.15 The Assembly: Steve Waugh. (PGl, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Ben Fogle s Endurance: Race For The Nile. (Premiere, PGa) Two adventurers head to Africa. 9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Ramses Master Of War. (PGav) Looks at Ramses the Great. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lv, R) 2.05 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.50 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox. 10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Border Security: Australia s Front Line. (PG, R) 12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal, R) 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough s Asia: The Frozen North. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough. 8.40 MOVIE: John Wick.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A bulldog gets a chance at adoption. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Married business owners who need a weekend escape from their chaotic lives search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Celebrity guests include Hugh Grant. 10.30 10 s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.30 The Bee Whisperer. 2.25 A Fork In Australia. 3.25 SBS50. 3.30 News. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fawlty Towers. 2.20 Blackadder Goes Forth. 3.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Three Men And A Baby. (1987, PG) 10.30 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Morning

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 The Mountain Of Sgaana. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.25 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.30 MOVIE: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Programs. 6.40pm 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. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen s India. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Past Ended On Mango Street. (Mal) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 10.10 Monty Python s Life Of Brian. (1979, Maln) 11.50 Godland. (2022, Manv, Danish, Icelandic) 2.30pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.30 Mermaids. (1990, PGls) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, Malsv) 9.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PGa) 11.25 Late Programs.

Programs. 2.30pm Nature Gone Wild. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football. AFL Women s. Round 11. Adelaide v Port Adelaide. 9.45 MOVIE: Terminator Salvation. (2009, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

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NINE (9, 8)

man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane. 10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl) 11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

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 MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) Midnight Ghost Hunters. 1.00 The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 Supernatural. 4.00 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Ghosts. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Ghosts. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 7.30 MOVIE: Cast Away. (2000, M) 10.10 Becker. 10.35 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Numb3rs. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 10.20 Evil. (Mhl, R) 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Numb3rs. 1.15 Shopping.

Saturday, October 25 ABC (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus. 4.40 The Assembly. (PGl, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: Ride Of Her Life Saya Sakakibara. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (Ml, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.25 France 24. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.25 I Was Actually There: September 11 Terrorist Attack. (PGa, R) A look at the September 11 attacks. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A priest at a Catholic school goes missing. 8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) When a radical eco-activist is murdered,

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. (Premiere) Looks at Castle of Mey, a secluded royal bolt hole hidden deep in the Highlands. 8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks. Follows Rose Ayling-Ellis as she embarks on an incredible experiment teaching a group of retirees British Sign Language. 10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R) A look behind the scenes at St Vincent s. 11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) A gay philanthropist is murdered. 3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.00 Black West. (Mav, R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013, Mlv, R) After learning his estranged son is in trouble, a New York cop heads to Russia to lend a hand. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 10.00 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend to an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg, a woman with chest pain, a male patient who has come off his motorbike and a 93-year-old female struggling with shortness of breath. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George prepares for a legal battle. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 1.40 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 2.35 A Fork In The Road. 3.35 News. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Better Homes. 4.00 Harry s Practice. 4.30 World s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.50 MOVIE: The Witches. (1990, PG) 1.25pm Ocean Parks. 2.15 Nula. 2.45 Precious Leader Woman. 3.35 The First Inventors. 4.30 Homesteads. 5.00 Strait To The Plate. 6.00 Amplify. 6.30 News. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

out how the victim was killed. 9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay closes in on the suspects. Mary s world is torn apart. 10.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) Alice meets another of Rob s exes. 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6am Morning Programs. 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, Malsv) 12.20pm Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, Mlsv) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955, German) 4.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German, Hungarian) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PGv) 8.30 The Town. (2010, MA15+lv) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 My Way. 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls, R) 3.20 David Attenborough s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day.

James, Rosario Dawson. 9.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, Mls, R) A wedding singer and a waitress, both engaged to be married, realise they are meant for each other. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. 11.25 Next Stop. A look at holiday destinations. 11.55 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test. England v Australia. 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)

Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Gold Coast 500. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Gold Coast 500. Pre-Race And race 28. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Brisbane v Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. Women s Moana v Tonga XIII. 4.00 Rugby League. Round 2. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Cook Islands Aitu. 6.00 MOVIE: Revolt At Fort Laramie. (1957, PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

3pm Basketball. WNBL. Geelong Venom v Adelaide. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Mask. (1994, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Hangover Part III. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.05am Love Island Games. 2.35 Below Deck. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Barney s World. 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 Chef s Garden. (R) 12.30 Planet Shapers. (R) 1.00 Silvia s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (R) 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Well Traveller. (PG) 4.00 Cook With Luke. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (Final) 5.00 News.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Bold. 8.30

Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.30 Big Bang. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. Midnight South Park. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Shopping.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

9.00 Tough Tested. 10.00 JAG. 4pm Reel Action. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 2. Melbourne City v Perth Glory. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 2. Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45am NCIS: Hawai i. 1.40 Evil. 4.00 48 Hours. 4.55 Shopping.

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Sunday, October 26 ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 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 Conquest Of The Skies. (Final, R) 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Highlights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championships. Round 4. BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. Highlights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (PGav)

SEVEN (7, 6)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

NINE (9, 8)

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Drive: Driving Value. (PG) 12.00 2024 1.00 Taronga: Who s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 2.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls, R) 3.15 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

TEN (10, 5)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Chef s Garden. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley. (R) 11.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl, R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final, l) The students interview Maggie Beer. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv) The killers are exposed. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml) Alice travels to the past. 10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 11.05 MOVIE: My Brother Jack Part 1. (2001, Mnv, R) 12.35 Anh s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: Halicarnassus/ Hanging Gardens Of Babylon/ Temple Of Artemis. (PGa) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Tensions rise between Harold and William. 9.25 Dan Snow s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PGav, R) Dan Snow explores the lost city of the Inca. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Franklin. (MA15+l, R) 1.05 Europe s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M) Dr Graham Hill returns to Praia da Luz. 9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Fifty Shades Of Abuse. (MA15+a, R) Police investigate a suspected assault. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Masv, R) 11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. H lights. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Queensland. 12.30 The Long Song. (Masv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) The houses go up for auction. 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Premiere, Mdlv) A wealthy couple in their 60s are found dead. 11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (Madv) 12.15 Customs. (PG, R) 12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business. 10.00 Movie Show. 11.45 Swiping Game: What Is Yellow Fever? Noon FIM Superbikes. Pirelli Spanish Round. 1.00 Girl, Taken. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History s Greatest Heists. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Field Of Vampires. 9.35 Uncanny. 10.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning

XIII. 6.00 MOVIE: M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell And Amen. (1983, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Deal Or No Deal. 8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Stephen Colbert. 2pm Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 9.35 Frasier. (PGa, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PGl, R) 11.30 South Park. 12.30am Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Shopping.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.30 Johnny Warren s Football Mission. 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.30 Kindred. 10.10 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, Ml, Mandarin) 1.10pm Hounds. (2023, Malv, Berber, French) 2.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 4.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PGa) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PGv) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+dv) 10.30 Ali. (2001, Mlsv) 1.25am Late Programs.

Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women s. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Geelong. 3.00 Football. AFL Women s. Round 11. Carlton v GWS Giants. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. Women s

Samoa. 3.30

2pm Tennis. Laver Cup. H lights. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon s Vacation. (1983, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.00 Watson. (Final, PGav) The team when it seems that only one of the twins can be saved. 9.00 Matlock. (PGad, R) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.00 Camper Deals. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 Navigating The World. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 JAG. 4pm I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.20 Evil. 1.25am Shopping.

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Monday, October 27 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (Final, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Dog House Aust. (PGa, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.25 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.40 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron. 10.15 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (M, R) 11.45 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Grand Designs. (R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.30 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. 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails. A compilation of bad quizzing and bloopers. 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Harold negotiates to secure Mercia s support. 9.25 Sydney s Super Tunnel: Testing Times. (PG, R) Thirty

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Lol and Lil return for their ultimate instant restaurant, serving six ambitious dishes amid rising tensions amongst the teams. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) An April Fools prank on LAPD s social media leads to citywide chaos. 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mv) A psychiatric patient escapes her facility. 11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The squad scrambles to track down a sniper. 12.05 Girlfriends Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (Ms) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.10 Love Island Australia. (Return, Mls) Aussie singles head to a villa on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they couple up and stay together. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. (Mav) Harry goes undercover. 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple move to Canberra. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 Talkin Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.30 10 s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 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 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.30 In My Own World. 2.20 Lost For Words. 3.25 SBS50. 3.30 History s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Premiere) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 2.20 Yes, Prime Minister. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: S*P*Y*S. (1974, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 Ghosts. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood. (Return) 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. (Return) 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm The Lake Winnipeg Project. 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 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 MOVIE: The Drover s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

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7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.25 Annika. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (Mls, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Robson Green s Weekend Escapes. (PG) 11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R) 12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm The Worst Ones. (2022, Malsv, French) 2.00 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 3.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PGv) 5.30 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PGa) 7.35 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, Mal) 9.30 Your Monster. (2024, MA15+v) 11.25 Late Programs.

Programs. 1.30pm Drive Like A Girl. 2.30 Supercars C ship. Gold Coast 500. H lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C ship. Gold Coast 500. H lights. 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.

NINE (9, 8)

2.30pm 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 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018, MA15+) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 Veronica Mars. 12.50am The Vampire Diaries. 2.40 Supernatural. 3.35 Below Deck. 4.30 LEGO City Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Numb3rs. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) 10.20 Evil. 11.30 NCIS: Hawai i. 12.25am Numb3rs. 1.25 Shopping.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (Ms, R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 Talkin Bout Your Gen. (PGls, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (MA15+) 8.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml) Tony Armstrong continues his UK journey. 9.20 The Art Of. (PG) Hosted by Namila Benson and Zoe Norton Lodge. 9.55 The Assembly: Sam Neill. (PG, R) 10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Labor In Power. (Final, PG, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Dudley To West Bromwich. 8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Old. (M) Hosted by Marc Fennell. 9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma, R) A look behind the scenes at St Vincent s. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Mariupol: The People s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Murder In A Small Town. (M) 10.05 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits a 1982 unsolved murder. 11.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) The gang prepares for the Gardening Cup. 12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.35 Harry s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 8.55 Love Island Australia. (Mls) Aussie singles head to a villa on the island of Mallorca, Spain, where they must couple up and stay together. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Wild Cards. (Mv) 11.35 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Talkin Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v) The team investigates a serial killer. 10.30 10 s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 Vegan Vigilantes. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.35 Homicide. 2.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.30 Fashionista. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. 9.25 Alone. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: On The Fiddle. (1961) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 COMEDY (11, 52) 6am Morning

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm 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 Ocean Parks. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: One Day In The Life Of Piugattuk. (2019) 12.25am Late Programs.

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7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 DRAMA (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)

Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 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 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PGa) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, Mal) 12.20pm C mon C mon. (2021, Mal) 2.20 Charade. (1963, PGv) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000, PGals) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986, Mv) 9.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+v) 11.30 Late Programs.

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

Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback Pilots. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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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 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Veronica Mars. 1.10 The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Supernatural. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

Programs. 10.30 Ridiculousness. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 The Neighborhood. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Numb3rs. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai i. (Mv, R) 10.20 Evil. 11.30 Numb3rs. 12.30am Shopping.

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Climate change does not cause bushfires IN recent media, climate change has been blamed for the rising frequency and intensity of bushfires. However, climate change does not cause bushfires and hiding behind climate change does not provide a practical strategy to combat the increasing number and severity of bushfires. Fire requires three elements - an ignition source, oxygen, and fuel. Once a fire starts, the meteorological conditions of temperature, wind, slope etc and the fuel quantity will determine how it burns. The only factor we can influence is the amount of fuel available when a fire starts. While the climate is becoming warmer and drier, it’s not this that’s making fires more intense or harder to control. Instead, it’s the unprecedented accumulation of fuel in our forests, a result of poor land management practices over recent decades. Scientific facts support this reality: without fuel, fires cannot burn. The less fuel present, the less intense and destructive a fire becomes. Even with a complete global halt to fossil fuel burning tomorrow, the warming effects of climate change will not reverse overnight. In the meantime, the urgent need is to adapt land management methods to conditions of today and reduce the fuel. Reducing fuel loads across large forested areas must be the focus. Technologies and techniques for fuel reduction have been developed and are well understood by land managers. What’s needed now is a policy shift at the government level and dedicated funding to achieve at least five per cent of the forest area fuel reduced annually - aligned with recommendations from the Royal Commission after the 2009 fires. A comprehensive, well-funded fuel mitigation

campaign is the most effective step that can be taken now to lower fire frequency, severity, and protect lives, property, and the ecosystems in an era marked by increasing warmth and dryness. It’s time to prioritise proactive land management and policy action to reduce wildfire risks before more lives, property and landscapes are lost. Peter Flinn President, The Howitt Society

Help is available

WE write to your readers to ask them to make a stronger connection between themselves and people facing mental health issues. The not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia says it is deeply alarming that there is now 460,000 people who have no access to much needed community support for their mental health conditions. The numbers, sadly, are continuing to grow. Our latest campaign highlights the neglect of people who have a mental health issue is on a very significant scale. Put simply, thousands and thousands of Australians with mental health issues are ending up in hospitals and emergency departments because they believe it is their only option. People with a severe mental illness die 23 years earlier than the general population. Obviously, this is shameful. We are calling on all governments to start taking meaningful action to help people with severe mental illness. We are also calling on readers to be aware that we have a powerful not-for-profit initiative that they can be part of. The initiative is called Finding North.

Why are we giving away our gas? COMMENT BY JOHN DE SOUZA-DAW

AUSTRALIA'S natural gas belongs to all of us. Yet multinational corporations export it by the shipload, earning billions, while Australians receive little in return. Successive governments have allowed this through weak tax laws, exemptions, and misplaced priorities - and the result is billions in lost public revenue every year. According to research by The Australia Institute, about 56 per cent of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports come from projects that pay no state or federal royalty. Six of Australia’s 10 LNG export terminals - four in Western Australia and both in the Northern Territory - are royalty-free because they draw gas from fields in Commonwealth waters, where no state royalties apply. Between 2020 and 2024, companies exported roughly $149 billion worth of gas from these royalty-free projects. The Institute estimates that if those exports had been subject to the same royalty rates as comparable projects, governments could have collected around $13 billion in additional revenue over those four years - money that could have funded housing, healthcare and education instead of flowing offshore. The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax, or PRRT, was designed to capture profits from oil and gas projects after companies recover their costs. Yet Treasury has confirmed that no major LNG export project has paid PRRT to date and most are not expected to pay significant amounts until the 2030s. This isn’t because the projects are unprofitable, but because generous deductions and cost write-offs allow companies to defer payment for decades. Even after years of record prices and profits, the public return has been minimal. The corporate income tax record tells a similar story. Australian Taxation Office data, summarised by The Australia Institute, show that several of the largest gas exporters - including Santos, Chevron, Shell and Inpex - have paid little or no corporate tax for extended periods despite tens of billions of dollars in revenue. For example, ATO disclosures and media reports indicate that Santos went 10 consecutive years without paying corporate tax on about $46 billion in sales, due to carried-forward losses and deductions. These practices may be legal, but they highlight how poorly the system serves the public interest.

Meanwhile, total PRRT revenue in 2023/24 was about $2.4 billion, according to budget papers a small fraction of the more than $90 billion in gas export earnings that year. Other nations have shown how to do it better. By comparison, Norway collects many times more from a smaller resource base through a combination of royalties and a 78 per cent petroleum tax, using the proceeds to build a sovereign wealth fund now worth more than US$1.6 trillion. Australia’s Future Fund, by contrast, receives little from our natural resource wealth. Even the United Arab Emirates, another exporter, ensures its citizens benefit directly from oil and gas revenue through free healthcare and education - and no income tax. The gas industry often claims it is a major employer, but Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows only about 16,000 people work directly in oil and gas extraction - roughly 0.1 per cent of the national workforce. Most Australians bear the environmental and social costs while the financial benefits flow overseas. This is not an inevitable outcome - it is a policy choice. Most gas extraction occurs in Commonwealth waters exempt from state royalties, leaving the PRRT and company tax as the only major revenue streams. Both are riddled with deferrals and deductions. Governments of both major parties have allowed these arrangements to persist, even as they tell Australians there’s “no money.” We could fix this. Governments could reform royalty regimes so every project pays its share, tighten PRRT rules, close loopholes and demand full tax transparency. They could reserve more gas for domestic use to keep local prices fair. These are choices - political choices - and they require leadership. Australia has every right to expect a fair return on its natural resources. Gas companies use public land and public assets; they should pay a public dividend. The billions in forgone revenue each year could make an enormous difference. We could pay off COVID debts. We could fund free university. We could improve mental health care and dental care. We could house homeless people. We could afford many things we currently pinch pennies for. It’s time to stop giving our gas away. Australians deserve a fair share of the wealth beneath our feet. John De Souza-Daw is a Traralgon resident with a BA in history, politics, English and sociology.

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This project connects people with mental health issues with others in similar situations and it is an ideal place to go to if you need support. To get more information, visit: www.findingnorth. org.au Tony Stevenson, National CEO, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.

We will remember them

FOUR simple words. But four incredibly powerful words in the Ode of Remembrance. It's not 'we will remember them when it's convenient', which is the plan by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. An independent statutory agency has accused the Albanese government of abolishing the rights of Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans when seeking to review the nation's highest awards for bravery. The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal has made a formal submission to a Senate inquiry regarding the government's plans to limit the time period for reviewing acts of gallantry. The Tribunal's submission also highlighted that it would've been impossible for the Victoria Cross to be posthumously awarded to war heroes like Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean and Private Richard Norden under the new approach of the Albanese government. Under the changes rammed through the House of Representatives without proper consultation with ex-service organisations, all Labor Party MPs voted to introduce a 20-year time limit on reviewable actions. In effect, it would mean the actions of Australian Defence Force personnel from World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and any other conflict outside the 20-year timeframe could not be considered for review. In its submission, the independent Tribunal strongly disagreed with Labor's approach and said: "In the view of the Tribunal, the bill in its present form would work to the very significant disadvantage of ADF members and veterans, their families and other supporters by abolishing existing rights of independent merits review in the Tribunal and would thereby detract from the integrity of the defence honours and awards system." Our national heroes deserve recognition regardless of the timing of their actions. The Coalition will continue to campaign against this ill-conceived bill because we don't believe our solemn commitment of 'we will remember them' should have a use-by date of 20 years imposed by an out-of-touch Prime Minister. Darren Chester Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs Federal Member for Gippsland

Albert Bowen or Chris Einstein?

E = Mc2 was a special theory of relativity formulated in 1905 by German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), and for which he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. It is also the basis for understanding the laws of physics and gravitation.

But according to Australia's Energy Minister genius Chris 'Blackout Bowen', Einstein was a moron and the laws of physics do not apply to him. Take, for example, Bowen's gravity-defying quest to develop green hydrogen at scale. To be sure, every technical advancement man has made from inventing the atomic bomb to walking on the moon has one thing in common: it obeys the laws of physics. Despite this, and despite the shelving of green hydrogen project after green hydrogen project, despite the wasted taxpayer billions spent on this doomed endeavour, Bowen still persists - this time through Orica's green ammonia project. But what will this do differently from all the others? The core problem is fundamental and elementary: green hydrogen has a negative energy return. It takes more energy to produce than it can deliver. It's also volatile and explosive. Thus, we wouldn't consider making coal or oil in a lab because the energy input would far exceed the output. The same principle applies to green hydrogen. Joseph Lis Morwell

Have your say THE Latrobe L t b Valley V ll Express E welcomes l letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues. The editor Liam Durkin, reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation. The Express does not publish letters from anonymous contributors. Letters must include a phone number, email address and the author's hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity. Readers are entitled to a right of reply to a letter directed at them. While healthy debate is encouraged, the editor will stamp out any that cross the line to defamation. The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Latrobe Valley Express management or staff. Readers should be equally aware that facts presented in letters are selected to support a person's point of view. As such, statistics can quite often be fabricated depending on the pool of data used or people involved in surveys. The letters section is designed to allow people to have their say, and not be hijacked for political agendas. Letters regarding religion will not be published. Email letters to news@lvexpress.com. au and include 'Letter to the Editor' in the subject line. Deadline for letters is Thursday 3pm.

Who are the real dark influences?

COMMENT BY DAN CAFFREY

IT was very informative of Philip Hopkins' reporting on the National party think tank 'The Page Research Centre' (Latrobe Valley Express, 15/10) trying to blame foreign influence for shifting the attitude of Australians away from climate wrecking coal and gas projects over the last decade or so. When Australians witness the drying of the climate in southern Australia, rising sea levels, the bleaching of all coral reefs, especially the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo, the more frequent and more violent storm events, the 2019/20 bushfires on the east coast, the most severe drought for much of southern Australia over the last 18 months, ocean acidification and biodiversity loss as the climate changes, we don’t need overseas forces telling us that climate action is needed. If the National party try to pin bad attitudes to fossil fuels on overseas influences, then they don’t know their own electorate, nor do they understand the science and the economics of loading up the atmosphere with greenhouse gases. I suppose their policy of abandoning net zero by 2050 says it all. And this brings us to consider Mr Hopkins' other article in the same edition, titled 'Repeated misinformation means people believe it: ANU'. The above media release from the Page Research Institute fits this misinformation program perfectly.

In this report to a Parliamentary committee, many instances were cited about the fossil fuel giants employing PR firms to spread misinformation to downplay the urgency of action on climate and to disparage renewable energy. The report confirmed that constant misinformation erodes public support for transition to a renewables-based economy. Some of the tactics of these companies is the practice of 'astroturfing' where they create faux community groups to protest against new wind or solar farms and transmission links. I would venture to say that the recent pro-nuclear lobby was such an example. While the main visible leaders were people like Will Shackell, the real organisers were a pair called Nick Jorss and Trevor St Baker, two coal industry executives from QLD and NSW respectively. Their motive, simply to prolong electricity from coal for another generation while the nuclear power stations were being built. If people want more proof of climate action urgency, just ask them to consider how much their household insurance has increased over the last decade. The big insurance companies have all said that it is entirely due to the changing climate. Enough said. Dan Caffrey is president of the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group.

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Community Corner with Liam Durkin

The group will recommence at the library on the last Thursday of every month from February 2026. For more information, call Glenda on 0409 529 588 or Ros (0400 999 315) or email: gippsdoula@ yahoo.com

Bridge results

TRARALGON Bridge Club results: Tuesday, October 14: Part 1 of a two week teams event. Final results next week. Thursday, October 16: 1st Fred Kaminski and Heather Henley (67.26 per cent); 2nd Peter Lonie and Glenis Lohr (58.33). If you would like to play or learn more about bridge, call Helen McAdam on 0438 164528.

Field naturalists

LATROBE Valley Field Naturalists mark their 65th anniversary this year. As part of celebrations, the group would like to share its enthusiasm for nature with the wider community by exhibiting photographs and stories covering flora, fauna and landscapes in Gippsland taken by members. The exhibition will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church Hall (44-46 Elgin St Morwell) on Friday, November 7 and Thursday, November 13 from 10am to 4pm daily. Entry is free All are welcome. For more information, email: info@lvfieldnats. org.au

Family history

Gracing them with his presence: The King entertained attendees at the Knitted Knockers major fundraiser.

Groovy: Austin Powers made a special appearance at the Knitted Knockers Traralgon branch fundraiser.

Knitted success

WHAT an awesome day was had on Sunday, October 5 for the third annual Knitted Knockers Australia Traralgon Branch afternoon with Elvis and friends fundraiser at Moe Racing Club. The room was packed with more than 200 people. It was great to be able to spread awareness to everyone in the room and see everyone laughing and smiling as attendees were entertained by the fabulous Mark Andrew who brought along Dean Martin, Buddy Holly, Tom Jones, Austin Powers and Elvis on the day. Latrobe City Deputy Mayor Sharon Gibson and Knitted Knockers Founding Member and Chief Executive Cheryl Webster joined on the day. Trent McCurdy from 3GG was MC, Bill Kay was on sound and John Di Ciero the photographer. A big thank you to them for donating their time. An event like this takes many months of planning with many people involved, thank you to the wonderful committee: Lisa, Shenae, Debbie, Shell, Elaine, Rosie and Sue for everything you do and everything you did on the day. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and thank you to everyone who travelled the distance. Many people came from all over Melbourne to attend. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the raffles and thank you to the fantastic Brea and Rhea from the Moe Racing Club for your support. Knitted Knockers Traralgon will be doing it all again next year.

Moe Dance Club

PEOPLE came from all over dressed in their finery for the annual ball. They danced the night away to the tunes of The Silhouettes and the night was a great success. The club meets every Monday at 7.30pm at the Newborough Hall. All welcome.

Chess classics

PETER Bakker was the prominent player in Latrobe Valley Chess events, defeating other players who also participated in their balanced matches.. There was one win each in the two game match, Skye Holmon versus Steve Ahern and similar

THE topic of interest at the Mid Gippsland Family History Society Inc to be held tomorrow (Thursday, October 23) from 2pm is titled 'Organising Your Findings'. The session will be held in the Moe Community Groups Hub (44 Albert Street, Moe - opposite the post office) and is open to all. This will be a general discussion on the individual ways that those researching their family history compile, organise and store the certificates, documents and precious items they accumulate. Share your hints and hear the methods other researches use. It is a great opportunity to learn from others. And just a reminder, the family history centre is open to the public every Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm. The group welcomes anyone interested in learning more about their ancestors and family history - whether a raw beginner or an experienced family historian/genealogist - to come along and have a chat to one of the experienced researchers who are keen to help you navigate the resources on hand. You’ll be amazed at what you can discover about your ancestors by using such resources as Trove, Find a Grave, Family search etc., and the large holdings of cemetery records and transcriptions. For further information, phone 0403 611 730.

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Packed: More than 200 people attended the Knitted Knockers fundraiser at Moe Racing Club. results happened when Ian Hamilton challenged Price Samaseia. Cliff Thornton also claimed the win in one game and accepted the draws when available. Both Jess North and Dana Milito showed their interest in future plans for the club. Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more information.

Spiritual centre

LATROBE Valley Spiritual Centre (2 Avondale Road, Morwell). Join every Sunday for service, starting at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. Guest speaker every week with demonstrations from an invited medium followed by a cuppa and afternoon tea. For enquiries phone Amanda Webb 0411 051 044

Join our Facebook page - Latrobe Valley Spiritual Centre. For updates on who is on Sundays.

Doula gathering

WE plan for all our special life events: engagements, weddings, births - yet we don't give consideration to our death. Come along to the Moe Library on Thursday, October 30 from 6.30pm. This will be the last local doulas gathering for 2025. A doula is someone who can provide information on dying at home, body disposal options, legal requirements and insights into the process of dying. This is a safe and inclusive environment for all. Bring a friend along with all your questions and curiosity.

GET dancing this Spring with Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc. Head to the Morwell Girl Guide Hall (18 Margaret St), 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. Phone Len on 0439 683 834 or Lynda (0428 489 041) for more information. Email: latrobevalleydancepromotioninc@gmail. com Follow the Facebook page: Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc.

Moe Probus Club

MEMBERS enjoyed a detailed and informative presentation on the changes taking place in aged care from a member of Latrobe Community Health at the October meeting. Members were able to receive answers to questions on the new scheme. Next month, the club will hear about the demands and expectations of those who stand for council. New members welcome. Phone secretary Fay on 5127 1651 for further details.

Morwell Golf Club

THE club's summer Chicken Run Competition is held every Thursday. For nine holes of golf, members pay $5 and non-members pay $10. Meals are available after 6pm. Great prizes and lots of fun guaranteed.

Traralgon Motorcycle Club

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THE official opening of the club's new facility will be held Saturday, November 11 from 11am. This project was developed thanks to a $200,000 grant from the state government and the Traralgon Motorcycle Club contributing to costs as well. Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing will be in attendance.

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Moe View Club

NOVEMBER meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5 at Moe Hotel (Leggies) Lloyd St, Moe from 10.30am. Last months guest speaker was Robin Noakes from Moe Rotary Club. He spoke on the Wheelchairs for Kids program. The club is aiming to buy more wheelchairs for disabled children all around the world. This month’s activity is lunch today (October 22) at Mia’s Kitchen (George St, Moe) at 12pm. All money from raffles go to sponsoring eight students. For further information, phone Sue on 0417 515 745 or Maureen on (0458 842 256).

Public observing night

HAVE you ever looked at Saturn or the Moon through a good telescope? What about a comet or the planet Neptune? You are invited to a free public observing night at the Morwell Town Common on Friday, October 31. The Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society members will have a range of telescopes set up for lunar and planetary viewing. Assuming the night is clear, you will be able to see lots of Moon craters, Saturn’s wonderful rings, plus the colour disk of the planet Neptune. If the sky is not clear, the group will be under cover in the adjacent band practice hall and be able to show various types of telescopes, and answer any astronomy questions people may have. People are also welcome to bring their own telescope to get some guidance using it. The group will be set up near the corner of Elgin and Chapel Sts, Morwell, from 7.30pm onwards. For enquiries, email the society via: info@ LVastro.org or call 0417 583 239. Keep a lookout for any updates on Facebook (LVastro) or the website: LVastro.org

which gives another opportunity to try croquet out of working and school hours. Cost is $5. For further information, phone 0447 276 783.

TRAMPS ride

TRARALGON and Morwell Pedallers Inc (TRAMPS) rode Saturday, October 11. The group left Traralgon for a weekend ride to Heyfield and back. Saturday morning was a little windy on the way to Rosedale, but nothing very difficult. With some spare time it was a great opportunity to ride the impressive Heyfield Wetlands Walk. There are bridges and elevated ramps to observe the local wildlife and an information centre to help understand it all. After dinner at a local hotel an early night helped prepare for the Sunday ride along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail has some very impressive bridges to make the ride so interesting

to Cowwarr. From Toongabbie for lunch, the return ride to Traralgon was relaxing. TRAMPS next ride will be on The Great Southern Rail Trail from Foster at 9am this Sunday (October 26) for lunch at Buffalo. TRAMPS welcomes new riders. If you would like to belong to Gippsland’s premier cycling group, call Paul on 0459 823 422 or Vance (0403 662 288).

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Collaboration: Moe Rotary Club’s Robin Noakes with Moe View Club Co-President, Sally McCormack. The rotary club is aiming to by more wheelchairs for disabled children around the world.

IF you would like to try a new sport which is suitable for all ages, come along to Traralgon Croquet Club (66-110 McNairn Rd, Traralgon). Flat soled enclosed shoes are the only requirement and the club will provide everything else including assistance to understand the game. Times for social play are on a Saturday and Tuesday (10am-12pm and 12.30pm-4pm). On Wednesday nights, social play is 5pm-8pm

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Local technology helping reduce asthma risks

Show: Hazelwood North Primary School students enjoyed a perf rformance f on ecosystem health. Photographs supplied

No trash talking on such an important issue

ON Tuesday, October 14, Hazelwood North Primary School had the pleasure of having Trash With a Porpoise preform at the school. Trash With a Porpoise is a comedy sketch show featuring puppets, song and plenty of trash! The students were presented with a show that used puppets made from recycled materials. The students and staff watched the Trash Puppets team as they navigated the depths of their waterways battling whirlpools, exploring marine life’s living conditions, cracking jokes with a walrus and learning how they can maintain a healthy environment through everyday actions. With a wonderful cast of trash puppet characters including crabs, sea slugs, penguins, a sea horse, a porpoise and a puffer fish, audiences were mesmerised by the diversity of sea creatures and the stories, songs and jokes they share.

Hands-on: Students took an active part in the educational puppet show.

Device changes in state schools

THEstategovernmentiseasingcost-of-livingpressures for families by removing the requirement for parents to provide digital devices for primary school students. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced that parents at Victorian Government primary schools will no longer need to buyadevicefortheirchildren-savingthemmorethan $500 per student. Schools will be required to provide access to tablets and laptops for students to use at school. Tofurthersupportstudentlearningandengagement, screentimelimitswillalsobeintroducedtoallschools. The changes will be phased in gradually to support schools’ transition to the new arrangements. From2027,primaryschoolswillbenefitfromupdated guidancetohelpsetsensiblelimitsondeviceuseinthe classroom.Thiswillmeanthatprimaryschoolswillbe requiredtolimitdigitaldeviceusetoamaximumof90 minutesperdayforstudentsinYears3-6,andminimal device time for those in Prep to Year 2. These new time limits will promote purposeful technology use, reduce overexposure to screens and help students stay focused and engaged. New guidance and support materials will be distributed to schools in term 1 next year to help schools plan lessonsusingdigitaldevices.Thisguidancewillensure thatstudentslearnessentialdigitalliteracyskills,while reducing distractions in the classroom.These reforms complement Victoria’s nation-leading mobile phone restrictions, which were introduced in 2020, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing digital distraction, andtheoveruse andmisuseof technology.

Principals and teachers report that the mobile phone ban has improved student focus on learning andincreasedsocialisationandphysicalactivityduring breaks.StudentsintheEducationStatearegivenevery chance to succeed at school and beyond the classroom thanks to the Labor Government’s investments in our young people. Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll, “Digital skills are essential for kids growing up in the 2020s, but we know that these devices can also be distracting.” “It makes sense to minimise the time that primary school students spend on devices when they are at school.” “Victoria led the nation by banning mobile phones from schools in 2020, and now we are leading the way again by ensuring that primary school kids can use a school laptop or tablet, instead of needing their own.” Quote attributable to Member for Footscray Katie Hall, “Parents will be saving money while their kids can focus on learning, so this is a win-win.”+ union STUDENTS at public primary schools will have their use of digital devices limited, while schools will be required to provide devices. DeputyPremierandEducationMinisterBenCarroll announced that parents at Victorian government primary schools will no longer need to buy a device for their children. Schools will be required to provide access to tablets and laptops for students to use at school. To further supportstudentlearningandengagement,screentime limits will also be introduced to all schools.

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The changes will be phased in gradually to support schools’ transition to the new arrangements. From2027,primaryschoolswillbenefitfromupdated guidance to help set sensible limits on device use in the classroom. This will mean primary schools will be required to limit digital device use to a maximum of 90 minutes per dayforstudents ingrades three-to-six, andminimaldevicetimeforthoseinpreptogradetwo. Thegovernmentsaidthesenewtimelimitswouldpromote purposeful technology use, reduce overexposure toscreensandhelpstudentsstayfocusedandengaged. New guidance and support materials will be distributed to schools in term one next year to help schools plan lessons using digital devices. This guidance will ensure that students learn essential digital literacy skills, while reducing distractions in the classroom. These reforms complement Victoria’s mobile phone restrictions,whichwereintroducedin2020.Principals and teachers report that the mobile phone ban has improved student focus on learning and increased socialisation and physical activity during breaks. “Digital skills are essential for kids growing up in the 2020s, but we know that these devices can also be distracting,” Mr Carroll said. “It makes sense to minimise the time that primary school students spend on devices when they are at school.” “Victoria led the nation by banning mobile phones from schools in 2020, and now we are leading the way again by ensuring that primary school kids can use a school laptop or tablet, instead of needing their own.”

Storm watch: Fed Uni warns about thunderstorm asthma epidemic. A NEW automated pollen counter at Federation University in Churchill is now delivering data that will support enhanced grass pollen and epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecasts for Gippsland. The Churchill site is part of a modernised network which provides data to the state government’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecasting system. The system combines grass pollen forecasts with weather data to forecast the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma during Victoria’s grass pollen season. The system helps Victorian communities, health and emergency services to take timely action to reduce health risks. Issued daily between October 1 and December 31, forecasts can be accessed via the VicEmergency website and app. The Churchill automated pollen counter is one of six new counters across Victoria, which has been made possible through funding provided by the federal government’s Disaster Ready Fund and the state government. AirHealth Chief Executive, Dr Edwin Lampugnani, whose team is operating the new pollen counters as part of the system, said “In the past, we were relying on day-old data and manual counting methods. With automation, we can now monitor pollen in a timelier way, giving a clearer picture of risk.” Thunderstorm asthma is triggered by a unique combination of high grass pollen levels and a particular type of thunderstorm with strong wind gusts. The wind can carry the pollen long distances and when the pollen bursts, it releases tiny particles that are small enough to enter the lungs and can trigger severe asthma symptoms. About 11 per cent of Australians have asthma, and around 25 per cent have hay fever and those people, including those who are undiagnosed, are at risk. In 2016, an epidemic thunderstorm asthma event swept through Victoria resulting in 10 deaths and more than 3500 emergency department presentations. Gippsland Region Public Health Director Dr Alyce Wilson encourages those at risk to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves. “I encourage everyone to check the epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast daily on the VicEmergency website or app and set up a watch so they can receive alerts and up to date advice and warnings," Dr Wilson said. “People should also avoid exposure to storms, especially the wind gusts that come before them. During these periods they should go indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off air conditioners that draw in air from outside. “People should also follow their asthma action plans or hay fever treatment plans, use preventive medication as directed, and make sure they know asthma first aid.” To stay informed, the public is encouraged to:  Learn more about Thunderstorm Asthma by visiting the Better Health Channel website: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ thunderstorm-asthma, and;  Visit emergency.vic.gov.au or download the VicEmergency App and set up a Watch Zone to receive advice and alerts in your area.

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Top primary school photo in the state shares vital message ST PAUL'S Anglican Grammar Year 3 student, Ella, won first place in Sustainability Victoria’s Through Your Own Lens photography competition - a statewide initiative to inspire climate-ready thinking in schools participating in the ResourceSmart Schools program. Ninty entries were received from 28 schools across the state, with Ella’s image titled 'Water', winning the Lower Primary category. Ella’s photograph highlighted the vital role water plays in sustaining life and ecosystems. Her thoughtful reflection impressed judges and captured the essence of this year’s theme, 'Building a Climate-Ready Future'. On her photograph Ella said, “Water is a very important natural resource to all living things. It provides a habitat to all water animals and plants. It is a key necessity to all living things, including people. We can all make small changes that make big differences, such as keeping rubbish out of our waterways and not wasting water. So please help the world and its water today!” This year, the Through Your Own Lens competition invited students across Victoria to explore the theme Building a Climate-Ready Future through photography and written reflection. The initiative encourages young people to consider how communities, nature, and infrastructure

are adapting to the impacts of climate change. Judges praised Ella’s entry sharing, “This is a thoughtful entry that highlights the importance of water for all living things and offers simple, practical actions to protect it. The reflection is clear and purposeful, and the circle of light blue in the sky is eye-catching and contrasts well with the other colours.” Students were recognised across three categories: Lower Primary, Middle Years and Senior School. Sustainability Victoria’s Chief Executive Matt Genever congratulated Ella and all entrants for their artistic visions of a climate-ready future. “This competition is a powerful reminder of the creativity and insight young people bring to the climate conversation," he said. “Ella’s image and reflection show a deep understanding of the importance of protecting our natural resources. It’s inspiring to see students leading the way with a strong sense of care for the world around them.” Winners will receive cash prizes to support sustainability projects at their schools, a printed and framed copy of their photograph, and an invitation to the 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards - Victoria’s largest celebration of sustainability in schools, where their work will be featured in a special exhibition of finalists’ images.

Snappy: Year 3 student, Ella, from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Traralgon’s winning Photograph supplied photograph.

Fun and games at HNPS Year 2 sleepover

Tucking in: Getting ready for bed at the Hazelwood North Primary School sleepover.

ON Thursday, October 9 Hazelwood North Primary School's (HNPS) Year 2s had their sleepover at the school. So much fun was had by all and so much excitement and happiness was visible on everyone’s faces. All of the Year 2 students displayed the school values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility

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pizza muffins with garlic bread. After dinner, some giant fun games were provided by Mrs Young. These included totem tennis, bowling, charades, outdoor Twister, Jenga and giant snakes and ladders. Mrs Connolly then brought out the disco lit music boom box speaker for some fun music tunes to have a groove to, with glow stick necklaces and bracelets a feature. Ice-cream dessert was served near darkness and it was then time for students to have some popcorn, get into their pjs, brush their teeth and settle in for a movie.

Communal: Hazelwood North Primary School students enjoying breakfast with friends.

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Exploring every angle of Latrobe Regional Gallery

Behind the scenes: Visitors at the Latrobe Regional Gallery were given a rare opportunity to see behind closed doors during a special tour. By KATRINA BRANDON

HOUSING more than 1500 works of art, the Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) offered an opportunity for people to see behind the scenes earlier this month. About 20 people attended the session, where curator Juan Rodriguez Sandoval and senior technician Christopher Miller led participants through the gallery, allowing them to ask questions about the works, ongoing activities, procedures and other aspects. Currently, LRG is between exhibitions: Into the Deep by Bridget Hillebrand is moving out, ‘Bloom’ is moving in, and The Lane (the 'children's' exhibition space) is transitioning into its next phase. With the changes, Mr Rodriguez welcomed the group, directing them towards ‘Equilibrium’, which was featured in the gallery spaces at the front entrance. “This exhibition is a wonderful survey of works of the collection which revolve around the ecologies, their literal presentation, and representation of water,” he said. “Furthermore, it's the representation of all the female artists in our collection, which is an incredible testament to our collection, but also a celebration of the amazing female artists that are both local, from the region or from around Australia.” Equilibrium is sectioned off into two parts in gallery spaces one and two, ranging from traditional depictions of oceans and waterways to allegorical explorations of identity. The exhibition draws its title from a previously unexhibited work from the Collection, Marion Borgelt’s monumental The Void: Equilibrium (1994-1997). Borgelt’s work sits alongside works by other nationally acclaimed artists spanning the past 140 years, with a particular focus on artists from Gippsland and its neighbouring southern Victorian regions. Equilibrium provides an opportunity to celebrate the conceptual depth and national relevance of the Latrobe Regional Gallery Collection,

while bringing to the surface some seldom-seen artistic treasures. Mr Rodriguez said, “This (Equilibrium) is more of the abstraction, one of the aspects of the essence of identity and meta relations to water. Part 2, which is in Gallery 2, very conveniently, it's more about industry depictions of water and the way in which we use water in our daily lives.” Taking time to take in Equilibrium, attendees strolled through the exhibition and returned to Mr Rodriguez to move on to the next piece of the tour. Skipping over Gallery 3 due to transitioning between displays, the group wandered past the workshop spaces and into one of many “painting stores’ within LRG. Mr Miller led the way, explaining the specifics of the space. “Our painting store at Latrobe Regional Gallery is one of four artwork collection storage spaces,” Mr Miller said. “The whole building, but particularly the artwork storage areas, is controlled, so they are always 22 degrees and always at a stable level of humidity. That is for all the artworks, but they always stay in the same sort of stable state, and there are no fluctuations. The building is also very tightly sealed and monitored for any type of pests, and is regularly pest-controlled.” In addition to keeping the pieces safe, Mr Miller highlighted making them easy to find. Each art piece that calls LRG home is kept easy to find through a database system. In one of the painting stores, works that can’t be framed hang on the wall, occasionally changing places and being swapped around in the database. If the cat fits in the box, it sits; if there is a space on the wall where the work fits or is easier to store among others, that becomes its new place on the rack. New additions to the gallery also come in various ways. “When the gallery acquires a work, it can happen through several different methods,” Mr Miller said. “It can be the artist chooses to gift it to the gallery,

and that can go towards the committee or discussion, accepted or not accepted. The gallery can purchase an item for the collection, or it can be left as a bequest. So curatorially, the collections curator or collections officer, when they have a work offered to them, would have to consider a few things as to why they would take it.” Local pieces such as ‘Fire Country Series’ by James Tylor were used as an example. As a First Nations artist, Mr Tylor’s collection was seen as having greater value both in terms of significance and from a cultural point of view. His pieces were offered to the gallery. ‘Fire Country Series’ shows photographs with intentionally burnt elements of the work. “Something we have to consider as the gallery, as we are with the temperature and the climate, is, can we care for it and keep it in a stable condition?” Mr Miller said. “Because something that is burnt is going to forever degrade, it's always going to change. So that's when conservation comes into it, conservation isn't just keeping works in a stable condition, but if they are going to deteriorate like these, works will make sure it happens slowly or appropriately, without too much damage.” Storing art pieces was the topic of the day, with some visitors interested not only in the physical works but also in the storage of digital ones. As the digital age progresses, Mr Miller said that more video works have been acquired in the last 10 years. All digital work is also backed up onto multiple drives. Taking a step into the historic aspects of the tour, Mr Rodriguez highlighted the staircase to the top floor. The LRG staircase has remained constant despite years of changes, with only a few modifications made to the structure. One such modification was covering the stairs in a black material, which was later removed. After observing the staircase, the attendees made their way to a new exhibition, Between Waves. “This exhibition looks at highlighting 10 specific

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commissions by, I would say, 10 of Australia’s leading and forthcoming, incredible, established presentation artists from the southeast region,” Mr Rodriguez said. “Each of them touches on various topics regarding everything from sovereignty all the way through to the way in which we consider and look at the country. This particular show goes beyond the idea of the tile ‘between waves’, so thinking beyond the oceanic contrast. So the way in which we think between waves, we usually tend to think of oceans, it’s even more as a study of the in between the unseen, the scene, you know, the aspects of light, vision and time. “We're very proud to be able to host this exhibition and to bring that level of exhibitions to our beautiful regional communities, especially more of the valley and beyond. It’s a great way to recognise and see First Nations, contemporary practices at first hand.” Between Waves originated from ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art), one of the world’s leading institutions for contemporary art. The final piece of the tour stood in another paper storage area. Works within the “paper” storage are kept in boxes, rather than in frames, allowing more to be stored. Between each piece of work, acid-free paper splits the space, making it easier to store them together without compromising their integrity. These works can either be placed in frames, which are kept in the same room, or be presented in an exhibition using acid-free tape or pins (that don’t penetrate the works). Frames available for use have anti-reflective museum-grade glass, depending on the frames. When asked why people should come to the gallery in person when it is all online (via eHive), Mr Rodriguez said seeing the work live provides more value. He noted this is why the gallery doesn’t worry about taking pictures of the works unless the artist specifically asks people not to photograph.

Woman’s world in new energy future By AIDAN KNIGHT

A NEW federal initiative is set to power up Gippsland’s clean energy future, and bring more women into the trades driving it. As the Latrobe Valley nears its inevitable phasing out of coal power, the federal government has placed a further emphasis on it's goals of increasing female participation in male-dominated trades, in the shape of the 'Powering Her Pathway' initiative. With only 16 per cent of the energy sector currently women (and six per cent of energy apprentices), and 40,000 new workers required in the next 10 years, the government sees this as more of an opportunity than a problem. Following his visit to the Hazelwood battery site last month, Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles gave a presser at TAFE Gippsland, Morwell, in collaboration with Engie. These three partners are working together to provide the localised initative taking place across multiple Gippsland locations, including Morwell, Loy Yang, Yallourn and Hazelwood. "Strong partnerships are at the heard of this work," the Minister said. "By bringing together industry, education and community organisations, we're building momentum for lasting change across sectors that are critical to Australia's clean energy future. "By investing in inclusive training and workplace practices, the Albanese government is working to open doors to skilled careers and help build a future workforce that reflects the diversity of local communities, including here in Gippsland." When asked by the Express why such an initiative had not been introduced earlier in Labor’s term, earlier that day at the Hazelwood Battery site, Mr Giles said the timing reflected the government’s renewed focus on clean energy job creation. Then TAFE Gippsland Chief Executive Laura Macpherson elaborated on the institutions perspective after the Minister's address, stating “Gippsland is already home to some amazingly talented tradeswomen working in clean energy, and this project is a way of providing this opportunity to others who may need some assistance getting there."

Panel: 2025 Victorian Apprentice of the Year Amber Leyshan, RMIT’s Dr Arana Sandry, Engie Senior Business Development Manager Laura Letteron, and Hazelwood site electrician Siobhan Photograph: Aidan Knight Kinman. "TAFE Gippsland is dedicated to leading the way in clean energy training during this period of major transition in the energy sector and we are pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to train and nurture women in what is a traditionally male workforce.” According to the Clean Energy Council, women’s participation in renewables has grown only marginally over the past decade, despite several state and federal diversity programs. The Minister's speech was followed by a panel discussion between program partners exploring the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for women in the clean energy sector. Those speaking were:  Amber Leyshan, Engineering and Boilermaking Apprentice at TAFE Gippsland, her interest sparked by managing a trade department at Bunnings;  Dr Arana Sandry from RMIT University, bringing a research perspective onto women in

trades and how to encourage them into the field;  Laura Letteron from Engie, and;  Siobhan Kinman, qualified electrician currently working for the SEC at the Hazelwood battery site, and trained at TAFE Gippsland. Dr Sandry revealed that women's low participation is not usually due to lack of interest, but persistent workplace barriers including unconscious bias and challenging work environments. This prompted a comment from Ms Kinman, who said the problem was so deep even she had perceived herself as having an unconscious bias to an extent, and that "you can't be what you can't see". To her, the message was clear. "Do it. Absolutely do it. Give it a go. Try again, even if you fail. Seek help, seek advice. Just get out there." Ms Leyshan, a young apprentice, brought a fresh perspective that resonated with the audience. "One of my tradesmen told me something I'll never forget," she shared. "He said, 'We've all

started where you are. We grew up with dads in sheds, learning these skills. You're just at the beginning of your journey." That completely changed how I saw myself in the industry." This highlights some of the imposter syndrome Ms Kinman spoke on, telling the crowd she had to spend significant time (when she received her role) reminding herself she earnt her place, beating 500 candidates by her own merit. Such is the aura of hostility in male-dominated fields, that tradeswomen like Ms Kinman and Ms Sandry felt they would be resented for not being afforded the luxury many boys grew up in, in that "shed-time throwing a hammer around". Ms Kinman had such a positive experience in her electrical apprenticeship that she is now undergoing a second, in instrumentation. Both women quit their retail jobs to undertake their training, completely flipping the script as they left traditionally female-dominated fields, for ones almost entirely comprised of men. “Having this confidence has helped outside of work as I feel more confident in myself to try new things and meet and network with new people," Ms Leyshan said of the bold move. “I’d love to see more women in non-traditional roles - trying to challenge themselves and put themselves out there into more career pathways that maybe they haven’t considered before or maybe that they’ve been scared to try before.” The project will see almost $1 million invested, as part of the wider $60 million allocated to the federal government's Building Women's Careers program to break down barriers in the clean energy sector. While the initiative has been welcomed as a step toward equality, some in the region say structural barriers and limited job security in the clean energy sector remain major obstacles. Whether Powering Her Pathway can significantly shift the gender balance remains to be seen, but for women like Siobhan and Amber, it marks an overdue opportunity to claim their place in Gippsland’s energy future.

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AMIET David 3/8/1944 - 13/10/2025 David was our longest serving employee at Latrobe Valley Express having been employed with us for more than 55 years in all departments of the newspaper. David you were not only a work colleague you were part of the Express family. Your dedication to your work was admirable, always diligent and articulate. You will be forever remembered for your quick wit, story telling, dry humour and incredible memory. There was not an Express fact that you couldn't provide. Forever missed, may you rest in peace. From Management and Staff at The Latrobe Valley Express Partnership and Gippsland Times

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WEBB The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Michael Webb will take place in the Rose Chapel at Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium, Cemetery Drive Traralgon, Wednesday 29 October, commencing at 2pm. There will be no livestream.

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FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN

NOW this makes for an interesting exercise. Omeo District Football-Netball League club Omeo-Benambra is committed to honouring its heritage by playing at least one game a year at both venues. While the club’s official home base is Omeo, the Alpine Ranges also play the odd game at Benambra, where some of the club’s memorabilia prior to the merger is still stored. There is scope to do something similar across Gippsland, although the options are very limited. Orbost, thanks to a thriving timber industry, once had two teams in town, as did Korumburra around the turn of the century. Korumburra merged with Bena, who played at Korumburra Recreation Reserve, now used for soccer and home to Korumburra Cricket Club. The merged club plays at the Korumburra Showgrounds, considered the superior facility. Orbost Snowy Rovers play at Lochiel Street Reserve. Snowy Rovers played at the town’s main recreation reserve (home to the cricket club), although it was considered too small when the two rival clubs joined in 2003. For other merged clubs, grounds are now mostly rural localities that would not be able to accommodate full-scale Saturday football-netball matches. Boisdale merged with Briagolong in 1982, and has played at Boisdale ever since. The picturesque Briagolong oval still gets use as a turf cricket ground and for junior football. Wonthaggi Power is a merged club, yet both the old Wonthaggi Rovers and Wonthaggi Blues shared the same facility used in the Gippsland League. South Gippsland clubs have seen a number of mergers over time. Most were put through during the 1950s, at a time when games were most likely played in more ‘social’ conditions.

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More ins, outs and maybes during local trade period FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN

MORWELL Football-Netball Club has been proactive in covering its senior football losses, adding players to fill the void of those who have left. While the Tigers will be without Brandon McAuliffe, Tom Gray and Cody MacDonald next year (all joining Yallourn Yallourn North), Morwell has recruited Lachlan Cloak and Curtis Murfett. Cloak joins from Bairnsdale, coming across from the stomping ground of new Tigers coach Shaun Mooney, and is expected to play midfield. Murfett most recently played with Dalyston in the West Gippsland Competition as an inside midfielder. He has won a stack of individual accolades and is a previous Tasmanian state league player. Additionally, Tigers skipper Aidan Quigley has re-signed, along with midfield/forward Josh Galea and tall timber Maclan McInnes, who enjoyed a breakout season in 2025. Also going around again will be loyal Morwell servant Zach Anderson, young gun Blake Couling and poster boy Tyler Hillier. Elsewhere, local cult figure Matt Heywood has left Moe to join Newborough. The no-nonsense midfielder took tagging to extreme levels during this year’s Gippsland League first semi-final, following Morwell playing-coach Boyd Bailey literally everywhere - even to the bench. Reigning Mid Gippsland premier Foster could yet become even stronger, with new coach Jake Best reportedly trying to talk close mate former Port Adelaide player Brett Eddy into coming home. The pair could make for just about the most potent forward line in the competition. Eddy played for Traralgon under Best, and led the Gippsland League with 60 goals in 2023.

Still there: Remnants from the old Welshpool Football Club are still evident at the town’s recreation reserve. The club merged with Devon in 1994, before undertaking one of the most complex four-way mergers to create DWWWW. Photograph: Liam Durkin Kilcunda merged with Bass around this time, as did Inverloch and Kongwak. Mid Gippsland club Meeniyan Dumbalk United came about in 1964. Initially, the merged club alternated between playing games at Meeniyan and Dumbalk, before making Meeniyan its home in 1977. The Demons still use Dumbalk as a training

venue during preseason and the cricket club uses it for lower grade matches. Neighbouring town Mirboo North technically has a second ground in actual Mirboo itself. The rural ground was ‘home’ to the Morwell River prison cricket team. By all accounts, there was some frightening fast bowlers who got off the bus on occasions.

The prison, which closed in 1997, perhaps took its ‘minimum security’ label a bit too literally. Prisoners would reportedly sneak out to the Boolarra Pub, sometimes with prison guards joining them. Elsewhere, Neerim merged with Neerim South in the 1950s. As NNS (although it only appears as Neerim South on PlayHQ), the Cats play at Neerim South. Blink and you will miss the Neerim Recreation Reserve and its turf wicket on the drive out to Noojee. People may think Nilma Darnum is a merged club, but there has simply been name changes throughout its history. The club has also been known as Darnum and Nilma Lillico. The same is relevant for Traralgon Tyers United, who were initially established as a Traralgon seconds side in 1980, and have always played at Tyers. Perhaps the most poignant, if equally tragic, of the grounds possibility is Yallourn Yallourn North. Yallourn of course played at the famed No 1 Oval before the town was dug up. The oval had full time curators, and many locals are adamant it was comparable to the MCG for the 1956 Olympics. Undoubtedly the most complex club involved in this exercise is Woodside. The Wildcats in their current form are actually Woodside and District, who broke from DevonWelshpool-Won Wron-Woodside in 2008. Prior to that there was two clubs (DevonWelshpool and Won Wron-Woodside), and before that, all four competed separately. Given Won Wron-Woodside merged with DevonWelshpool before breaking away, there is still some sensitivity over the merged club’s history. Woodside District does however recognise DWWWW on honour boards at Woodside Recreation Reserve, although trophies won by the Allies are stored at Alberton West Recreation Reserve. The Won Wron ground still exists, although it has become little more than a paddock with goalposts, while the Welshpool facility is used by Prom Coast Soccer Club.

McLennan appointed coach of Casey FOOTBALL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

STEPPING up in the coaching world, VFL club Casey has announced Rhett McLennan as their senior coach for the 2026 season. Serving as Gippsland Power Boys head coach for the last seven years, making him the longest tenured in that position in the regional development club’s existence, and having also coached Victoria Country at state level in 2025, McLennan said this opportunity wasn’t initially on his radar until he was approached about the role. “I was really happy and focussed on coaching Gippy Power for another season … I hadn’t really thought about it, but from a family point of view, the timing was perfect with the last of our children moving away next year, so I decided to throw my hat in the ring and was lucky enough to get the role,” he told the Express. “I was pretty focussed on just doing the task that was available, which was at Gippy and Vic Country next year, so it wasn’t a real focus.” McLennan knew he couldn’t do the Power job forever, but given the VFL-level offers a mix of youth and senior players makes it the natural evolution of his coaching journey. “I know that I just love coaching and love developing young footballers and people, so something in that space I was hoping to progress on to,” he said. “I didn’t want to get ahead of myself too much in regards to coaching and where it could take me, (it was) just making sure I got better at my craft and how I helped people. “In regards to previous years, it’s been young footballers, but the Coates Talent League gives you a really nice dive in to what VFL coaching is, which is obviously developing players just out of junior football and developing the young players on Melbourne’s list.” A majority of McLennan’s time in the coaching ranks, especially over the last decade, has centred on the developmental phase, supporting junior players just before they enter into senior football. Having said that, there’s still plenty of experienced and mature-aged players featured on all VFL teams, but McLennan still has background with those types of footballers, having served in assistant coaching roles in the latter half of his playing days. He was a playing assistant coach at Leongatha, winning the 2001 Gippsland League premiership under Anthony Pavey, as well as time spent in the Eastern Football League with Donvale and in the Mornington Peninsula Football League with Chelsea - playing more than 300 games across 22 years with three premierships to his name. McLennan said that arriving at Casey, it was all about treating his list of players individually and buying into his team philosophies. “You look at trying to meet them where they are

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at and making sure that everyone’s got value on being a great teammate and what they can do for the team,” he said. “If people have their own individual style to do that, I think it’s up to you to try and help them enhance that individual style to get that common goal of being a great teammate and helping each other. “That’s what we tried to do at Gippsland and (that’s) what I’ll try to do at Casey as well.” McLennan arrived at Gippsland Power in 2015 and has served a variety of roles over that period of time. Beginning as a forward line coach for the under 18 side and satellite coach under former Collingwood premiership player and Heyfield’s Leigh Brown, before serving as under 16 coach for two seasons and then taking up the main gig. McLennan was head coach of Gippsland Power from 2019 to 2025 (including an impressive period where he doubled up as the head girls coach also from 2021 to 2022), achieving three preliminary final appearance and two minor premierships in that span.

During his time at the helm, McLennan saw 32 players drafted to the AFL under his watch, and arrives at Casey with the potential of coaching Morwell’s Ricky Mentha and Inverloch’s Xavier Lindsay, who he also coached in 2023 and 2024. McLennan couldn’t have spoken more warmly reflecting on his 11 years at Power. “It was a great place, a great environment,” he said. “The support staff and the coaches were incredibly focussed on the people that they had to look after and we just had a lot of fun doing it. “It’ll just be the thing that I’ll look most fondly over as the friendships that I’ve made, not just with the staff but with the players as well.” Along with the departure of Nathan Boyd as Gippsland Power Girls Head Coach, the local Coates Talent club will be looking for two new individuals to lead its programs heading into next season.

Kevin Ablett dies age 67 FOOTBALL

Promotion: Gippsland Power Boys head coach Rhett McLennan has accepted the Casey Demons VFL coaching job. Photograph supplied

KEVIN Ablett, older brother of Gary Ablett Senior, died last week. He was 67. The Drouin local played 38 games across stints with Hawthorn, Richmond and Geelong. From the famed Ablett family sporting tree, his two brothers (Gary and Geoff) also played league football, as did his brotherin-law Michael Tuck (former V/AFL games record holder). Kevin's son Luke played in Sydney's drought-breaking 2005 AFL premiership. Luke resurfaced in 2017, playing a one-off game for Drouin reserves against Morwell, the same year the Tigers won their last open-age football premiership. Gary Ablett Junior also made a special appearance for Drouin seniors two years ago. Geoff Ablett coached Moe in 1989-1990, and brought two of his brothers, Graham and Len across with him. It was said Graham was good enough to play at the highest level, but didn't have the passion. Kevin returned home to coach Drouin in 1999.

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BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH MIDWEEK PENNANT BY MICHAEL HOLROYD

MIDWEEK pennant bowls commenced the season with a welcome return for competitive bowls with many games providing exciting finishes on Tuesday, October 14. In Division 1, Traralgon RSL provided the first upset of the season with a strong win at Trafalgar against the reigning premier. Maurice Sutcliffe and his rink of Ron Osler, Ross McKenzie and Terry Hunter won 22 to 14 against Adam Proctor and Ross Sizeland and his rink of Margaret Morley, Peter Barnes and Greg Pratt, who defeated David Cook 26-17. For Trafalgar, Matt Schreyer defeated Margaret Gibbins 23-15, leaving Traralgon RSL

the winners 63-54. Traralgon travelled to Drouin with Trevor James and his rink of Di Richards, Bill Munday and Graham Cross defeating Les Firth 23-17. Lyn Moffat defeated Dennis Throup 25-22 and for Drouin, Robert Campbell defeated Kathy Smiles 19-18, leaving Traralgon the winners 66-58. Morwell Club won all rinks at home against Moe with Gail Rejmer and her rink of Iyoko Yoshimura, Sue Karleusa and Roger Rejmer defeating Jim Lawrence 30-16. Tara Harle defeated Brian Rodgers 16-15 and Neil Whitelaw defeated Pasul Read 20-9 with Morwell Club winning 66-40. Newborough travelled to Warragul. Phil Mustoe and his rink of Fran Clark, Danny Van Zuylen and Jo-Anne Michaels defeated Robert Renn 30-13 and Sammy Atkinson defeated Margaret Ratcliffe 20-15. Division 2 saw Neerim District welcome Yinnar.

Pat Fraser-Aurisch and her rink of Terry Griffin, Kay Cousins and Robert Cook defeated Tim Roche 27-11. Julie Adams defeated Jenny Jones 25-20 and for Yinnar, Jennie Harris defeated Karren Sheers 22-10 leaving Neerim District winners 62-53. Newborough (2), with Trevor Kennedy and his rink of Michael Holroyd, Jeff Wetzel and Ann Mary Ryan, defeated Aaron Illman 26-14 and Len Middling defeated Danny McKeown 25-14. For Morwell, Steve Collins and his rink of Mike Arnold, Rita Reddiex and David Broadbent defeated Robbert Cook 33-15, leaving Newborough (2) the winners 66-61. Traralgon (2) at home defeated Drouin (2) with only the rink of Bill Bishop with Nadia and Darrell Curnick together with Gavin Malane defeating Irene Dawson 25-14. Newborough (3) at home was too strong for Trafalgar (2) with Di Bertoli and

her rink of Sue Daley, Phil Maxwell and Carmel Goss winning 39-13 against Peter Watson. Brian Milkins drew with Peter Rosenboom 19-all and for Trafalgar (2), Terry Robertson defeated Albert Van Stekelenburg 19-13 leaving Newborough (3) winners 69-49.  Division 3 had at Drouin (3) winning over Traralgon (3) 66-64 with Graham Webb winning 25-20 and Norbert Schroeter winning 21-19. For Drouin (3), Robert Dickson won 23-18. Warragul (2) travelled to Churchill, winning 81-44, with Bill Clappers winning 28-18, David Gatewood 2613 and Greg Mitchell 27-13. Yarragon travelled to Morwell Club (2) and won 70-46. Longwarry made it a clean sweep for the visiting teams, defeating Morwell (2) 79- 54.  Division 4/5 results are detailed in the below scoreboard section.

SCOREBOARD ATHLETICS GIPPSLAND

Round 2 of Gippsland Athletics Club track and field season was held Tuesday 14th October 2025. RESULTS Women’s Masters Hammer: Brandy Forget 28.13 (23.93m previous record, Heather Daldry 2010) Women’s U/14 Hammer: Brooklynn Wyatt 33.45m (30.11m previous record, Brooklyn Wyatt 2025) 200M Women: U/14 – Almarsi Keary 32.00, Brooklynn Wyatt 32.09, Xanthe Dalton 32.62; U/16 - Zaria Dalton 26.34 Men: Open – Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 26.18 DISCUS Women: U/14 – Brooklynn Wyatt 27.98, Almarsi Keary 21.48, Xanthe Dalton 15.92; U/16 - Zaria Dalton 17.21; Masters – Brandy Forget 25.20, Edwina Knowles 20.12, Fiona Saltmarsh 16.03 Men: Open – Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 35.08; Masters –Simon Van Baalen 34.06, Wayne Seear 26.37 HAMMER Women: U/14 – Brooklynn Wyatt 33.45 ; U/16 - Zaria Dalton 25.46; Masters – Brandy Forget 28.13, Edwina Knowles 19.46, Fiona Saltmarsh 18.79 Men: Open – Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 30.00; Masters – Simon Van Baalen 36.89, Wayne Seear 26.00 100M Women: U/14 – Almarsi Keary 14.81, Brooklynn Wyatt 15.10, Xanthe Dalton 15.16; U/16 - Zaria Dalton 12.87; Masters – Brandy Forget 21.19, Edwina Knowles 24.06 Men: Masters – Simon Van Baalen 16.44, Wayne Seear 18.63

BOWLS STRZELECK NORTH

MIDWEEK PENNANT ROUND 1 14-Oct-25 DIVISION 1 Traralgon 14 66 Drouin 2 58 Newborough 14 65 Warragul 2 56 Morwell Club 16 66 Moe 0 40 Traralgon RSL 14 63 Trafalgar 2 54 DIVISION 2 Neerim District 14 62 Yinnar 2 53 Traralgon (2) 12 56 Drouin (2) 4 54 Newborough (2) 14 65 Morwell 2 61 Newborough (3) 14 69 Trafalgar (2) 2 49 DIVISION 3 Traralgon (3) 14 64 Drouin (3) 2 62 Yarragon 15 70 Morwell Club (2) 1 46 Warragul (2) 16 81 Churchill 0 44 Longwarry 14 79 Morwell (2) 2 54 DIVISION 4 Traralgon RSL (2) 16 80 Longwarry (2) 0 45 Morwell (3) 14 72 Newborough (4) 2 48 Garfield 16 75 Yallourn North 0 46 Moe (2) 14 63 Traralgon (4) 2 56 DIVISION 5 Neerim District (2) 10 62 Yinnar (2) 0 25 Drouin (4) 10 42 Trafalgar (3) 0 29 Warragul (3) 8 38 Churchill (2) 2 36 Traralgon RSL (3) 10 54 Morwell (4) 0 23 STRZELECKI NORTH MIDWEEK PENNANT 2025 - 26 14/10/2025 ROUND 1 LADDERS Division 1 Name W L D F A Diff. P Morwell Club 1 1 0 0 66 40 26 16 Traralgon RSL 1 1 0 0 63 54 9 14 Newborough 1 1 0 0 65 56 9 14 Traralgon 1 1 0 0 66 58 8 14 Drouin 1 0 1 0 58 66 -8 2 Warragul 1 0 1 0 56 65 -9 2 Trafalgar 1 0 1 0 54 63 -9 2 Moe 1 0 1 0 40 66 -26 0 DIVISION 2 Name W L D F A Diff. P Neerim District 1 1 0 0 62 53 9 14 Newborough 2 1 0 0 66 61 5 14 Newborough 3 1 0 0 69 49 20 13 Traralgon 2 1 0 0 56 54 2 12

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DIVISION 3 Name W L D F A Diff. P Warragul 2 1 0 0 81 44 37 16 Yarragon 1 1 0 0 70 46 24 15 Longwarry 1 1 0 0 79 54 25 14 Traralgon 3 1 0 0 64 62 2 14 Drouin 3 0 1 0 62 64 -2 2 Morwell 2 0 1 0 54 79 -25 2 Morwell Club 2 0 1 0 46 70 -24 1 Churchill 1 0 1 0 44 81 -37 0 DIVISION 4 Name W L D F A Diff. P Traralgon RSL 2 1 0 0 80 45 35 16 Garfield 1 1 0 0 75 46 29 16 Morwell 3 1 0 0 72 48 24 14 Moe 2 1 0 0 63 56 7 14 Traralgon 4 0 1 0 56 63 -7 2 Newborough 4 0 1 0 48 72 -24 2 Yallourn North 1 0 1 0 46 75 -29 0 Longwarry 2 0 1 0 45 80 -35 0 DIVISION 5 Name W L D F A Diff. P Neerim District 2 1 0 0 62 25 37 10 Traralgon RSL 3 1 0 0 54 23 31 10 Drouin 4 1 0 0 42 29 13 10 Warragul 3 1 0 0 38 36 2 8 Churchill 2 0 1 0 36 38 -2 2 Trafalgar 3 0 1 0 29 42 -13 0 Morwell 4 0 1 0 23 54 -31 0 Yinnar 2 0 1 0 25 62 -37 0 STRZELECKI NORTH PLAYING AREA SATURDAY PENNANT 2025 - 26 ROUND 1 18-Oct-25 DIVISION 1 Newborough 16 100 Drouin 2 78 Longwarry 14 86 Trafalgar 4 72 Traralgon 18 109 Morwell Club 0 60 Morwell 16 81 Traralgon RSL 2 76 DIVISION 2 Garfield 16 89 Traralgon (2) 2 66 Boolarra 16 85 Traralgon RSL (2) 2 59 Moe 14 83 Neerim District 4 65 Traralgon (3) 16 78 Warragul 2 60 DIVISION 3 Longwarry (2) 14 78 Trafalgar (2) 4 75 Newborough (2) 13 80 Drouin (2) 5 69 Thorpdale 18 85 Yinnar 0 58 Morwell (2) 14 74 Moe (2) 4 71 DIVISION 4 Traralgon RSL (3) 16 78 Neerim District (2) 2 76 Yallourn North 12 81 Churchill 6 78 Newborough (3) 12 86 Yarragon 6 68 Warragul (2) 16 82 Traralgon (4) 2 59 DIVISION 5 Trafalgar (3) 13 66 Warragul (3) 3 50 Drouin (3) 16 77 Garfield (2) 0 37 Traralgon (5) 16 58 Morwell (3) 0 45 DIVISION 6 Newborough (4) 16 79 Morwell (4) 0 56 Moe (3) 16 89 Boolarra (2) 0 37 Morwell Club (2) 16 80 Traralgon (6) 0 43 Longwarry (3) Bye DIVISION 7 Boolarra (3) 8 43 Traralgon RSL (4) 2 37 Churchill (2) 8 38 Yallourn North (2) 2 32 Thorpdale (2) 8 37 Drouin (4) 2 34 Morwell (5) Bye STRZELECKI NORTH PLAYING AREA SATURDAY PENNANT 18 Oct 2025 DIVISION 1 ROUND 1 LADDERS DIVISION 1 Name W L D F A Diff. P Traralgon 1 1 0 0 109 60 49 18 Newborough 1 1 0 0 100 78 22 16 Morwell 1 1 0 0 81 76 5 16 Longwarry 1 1 0 0 86 72 14 14 Trafalgar 1 0 1 0 72 86 -14 4 Traralgon RSL 1 0 1 0 76 81 -5 2 Drouin 1 0 1 0 78 100 -22 2 Morwell Club 1 0 1 0 60 109 -49 0 DIVISION 2 Name W L D F A Diff. P Boolarra 1 1 0 0 85 59 26 16 Garfield 1 1 0 0 89 66 23 16 Traralgon 3 1 0 0 78 60 18 16 Moe 1 1 0 0 83 65 18 14 Neerim District 1 0 1 0 65 83 -18 4

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GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

4 Person Ambrose Saturday 11th October 2025. Winners: L. Bevis/C. Gilfillan/D. Byers/ T. Webb 63.125 Nett D.T.L: 1. P. Smart/G. Maddocks/C. Wilson/ R. Madigan 64.75 Nett, 2. W. Sutton/ R. Welsh/A. Sharrock/B. Rowley Nett 65.25, 3. J. Balding/T. Bennett/C. Waring/ D. Burridge 66 Nett Stableford Tuesday 14th October 2025. Winner: C. Stevens 38 pts D.T.L: J. Clegg 28 pts N.T.P: 3rd L. Brent, 5th J. Clegg, 12th C. Barnes, 14th M. McQuillan MIRBOO NORTH

Tuesday 14th October, Stableford. A Grade: S Liebe 40pts B Grade: G Hughes 37pts DTL: S Mills,38, M Payne, T Bradshaw 35 c/b. NTP: 4th A Mc Carthy, 6th T Whitelaw, 13th T Bradshaw, 16th S Mills. Birdies: 4th A Liebe 13th P Woodall, S mills, 16th G Shandley. Saturday 18th October, Stableford, A Grade: T Bradshaw, (10) 39pts c/b B Grade: N Whichello (15) 38pts C Grade: S Beitz (18) 39pts DTL: P Kennedy 39, T Whitelaw, S Mills 38, G Shandley 37, A Liebe 36 c/b. NTP: 4th N Bickerton, 6th S Hill-Smith, 13th M Atkins, 16th T Bradshaw, Birdies: 4th G Roberts, S Mills, T Bradshaw: 6th S Hill-Smith MOE

Saturday, 11 October 2025 MENS Stableford Grade A Winners: Jamieson, Justin (5) 37 Grade B Winners: Langstaff, Jay (14) 39

Grade C Winners: Matthews, Max (24) 38 C/B Place Getters: Jackson, Mark 38 C/B, White, Rodney 38, Bassman, Jeffrey 37 C/B, Savige, Bruce 37 C/B, Johnson, Charles 36, Wilson, Graeme 35, Great Score: Graeme Wilson (Birdie) @ 14, Kevin Ayton (Birdie) @8 Nearest to Pin: 4th Rodney White, 8th Kevin Ayton, 14th Andrew Shearing Sunday, 12 October 2025 OPEN Mixed Stableford Grade A Winners: Boorer, Kade (9) 36 C/B Place Getters: Jansen, Garry 36 Thursday, 16 October 2025 OPEN Mixed Stableford Grade A Winners: King, Rob (9) 39 Grade B Winners: Makepeace, Troy (10) 41 Grade C Winners: Richmond, Paul (15) 38 C/B Grade D Winners: Azzopardi, Nato (26) 38 Place Getters: Sutherland, Ryan 40, Harber, John 39, Muirhead, Neil 38 C/B, Gambling, Allan 38 C/B, Gauci, Anthony 38, Ray, Michael 37 C/B, Dent, Russell 37 C/B, Matthews, Max 37, Backman, Bradley 36 C/B, Morrow, Darren 36 C/B, De Dios, Al 36 C/B, Taylor, Brayden 36 C/B, Bruce, Shane 36 C/B, Mifsud, Matthew 36, Webster, Jesse 35 C/B, Hayes, Albert 35 C/B, Carolan, Anthony 35 C/B, Eastaway, Karl 35 C/B Great Score: John Harber (Birdie) @ 8, Jeffrey Bassman (Birdie) @ 4, Michael Ray (Birdie) @ 14 Nearest to Pin: 4th Jeffrey Bassman, 8th Paul Richmond, 14th Amy Taylor Saturday, 18 October 2025 MENS 3 Person Multiplier Overall Winners: Dale Collings & Phil Backman & Bradley Backman 105 Place Getters: Kevin Brien & Graeme Brien & Bruce Savige 104, Anthony Gauci & Brian Dooley & Barry Mead 101, Mark Jackson & Gavan Panozzo & Anthony Colvin 93 Great Score: William Dow (Eagle) @ 3, William Dow (Birdie) @ 8, Justin Jamieson (Birdie) @ 8, William Dow (Birdie) @ 4 Nearest to Pin: 4th Kevin Brien Hole in One, 8th Ken Beath, 14th Graham Kerr MORWELL

Women's Wednesday 15th October 2025 Stableford Div 1: S Turner 37 Div 2: J Richards 39 DTL: D Vuillermin 36 J Griffiths 36 NTP: 2nd A Pollutro 8th C Peter 11th L French 15th C Peter TRAFALGAR

Wednesday Women's results 15/10/25 18-Holes: Stroke/Monthly medal 9-Holes: Stroke 18-Hole Medal Winner: Karen MacGregor (24) with 66 nett Runner-Up: Charlie Killeen (29) with 68 nett Scratch Winner: Sam Caldow (9) with 90 c/b Putting: Karen MacGregor with 29 putts DTL: Donna Mellon with 74, Chris Payne with 76, Sue Klemke with 76 and Jan griffin with 77 NTP: 5th Cheryl Deppeler 15th Donna Mellon 9-Hole players Winner: Di Moody (10) with 37 nett Runner-Up: Karen Swingler (16) with 40 nett DTL: Sandra Balfour with 41 nett and Sue Balfour with 45 nett Putting: Di Moody with 17 putts Tuesday ; 14/10/25 - Stableford Players: 31, Women 3, Men 28 Winner : Hank Fiddelaers (22) Runner Up: Norm Mether (21) DTL : Rob DeVries (20) Max Pugleise (19) Steve Lawrence (19) Peter Griffin (19) NTP: (5th) Rob Devries Lucky Gard: Steve Gould Thursday: 16/10/25 - 4BBB Multiplication Players 41, 12 Women 29 Men Winners: Anne Outhred & Dave Rose (48) Runners Up: Ivan Grant & Glen Doolan (46)

DTL: Christine Payne & Michael Bennett (43) Steve Gould & Sue DeVries (40) Max Taylor & Keith Owen (36) c/b Dennis Scambler & Steve Lawrence (36) c/b NTP: (13th) Steve Gould & Sue DeVries Lucky Card: John Hanley & Laurie Snowball Friday, October 17th, Open Men’s & Ladies Stableford A Grade Winner: Jordan Chapman 39 pts B Grade Winner: Peter Fusinato 36 pts DTL's: David Winfield 38, Mark Scammell 35, Andrew Jenkins 35, Chris Brydon 35, Ryan Mortimer 35, Richard Lloyd35, Anthony Cunningham 34 C/B Birdies: 2nd: Tony Gray, Nathan Jenkins 5th: Ryan Harrison 11th: Jordan Chapman, Ryan Mortimer 13th: Peter Fusinato 15th: Chris Brydon, Anthony Cunningham, Mark Scammell Saturday, October 18th, 2 Person Stableford Aggregate Winner’s: Mark Robinson & Charli Killeen 75 pts DTL’s: Tony Bickley & Ken Street 73, Glenn Doolan & Laurie Snowball 73, Scott McKinnon & Josh Clarkson 71, Joe Pedemont & Nathan Dart 71, Peter Moss & Mark Hiriart 71 NTP’s: 2nd: Tony Shearer 5th: Peter Moss 11th: Tony Bickley 13th: Dick Sheehan 15th: Brad Griffin YALLOURN

Ladies 14-10-25 9 Hole Stableford winners. Div 1: (0-29) Lyn McAlister (15)17 pts. Div 2: (30-54) Sue Caldow (31) 19 pts. 16-10-25 18 Hole Stableford & Mulligans. One Division. Winner: Loretta Booth (29) 44 pts. DTL: Heather Ware (28) 42 pts. Donna Brown (38) and Maureen Bishop (46) both on 39 pts. NTP: 2nd Lola Carter & Birdie 16th Lyn McAlister Gobblers: Heather Ware 11th. Jan Wilson 15th.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS

Riverside Tennis Association - Round 3 Results Section 1 Doubles Neerim District 5 - 44 def Drouin Gold 4 – 36 Drouin Maroon 6 - 49 def Warragul 3 – 44 Moe - Bye Team B P WL D % Pts Moe 1 2 2 0 0 163.49 23.5 Neerim District 0 3 3 0 0 145.36 23 Drouin Maroon 1 2 1 1 0 102.25 18.5 Drouin Gold 1 2 0 2 0 73.12 11.5 Warragul 0 3 0 3 0 60.65 6 Section 1/2 Singles Drouin Maroon 0 - 24 def by Trafalgar Red 6 – 49 Trafalgar White 6 - 48 def Drouin Gold 0 – 0 (Forfeit) Moe Blue 0 - 14 def by Moe White 6 – 48 Warragul - BYE Team B P WL D % Pts Moe White 0 3 2 0 1 300 20 Trafalgar White 0 3 3 0 0 234.55 20 Trafalgar Red 0 3 2 0 1 156.6 15 Warragul 1 2 0 2 0 91.43 10 Drouin Maroon 0 3 1 2 0 69.6 6 Drouin Gold 1 2 0 2 0 30.11 6 Moe Blue 1 2 0 2 0 36.56 5 Section 2 Doubles Poowong 2 - 20 def by Drouin 7 – 43 Trafalgar 4 - 37 def by Hallora 5 – 44 Warragul 7 - 54 def Neerim District 2 - 34 Team P WL D % Pts Warragul 3 3 0 0 148.04 25 Neerim District 3 2 1 0 143.01 20 Hallora 3 2 1 0 119.27 20 Drouin 3 1 2 0 92.86 15 Trafalgar 3 1 2 0 82.09 11 Poowong 3 0 3 0 43.48 8

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Eagles win first battle of the brothers CRICKET CLV BY LIAM DURKIN

MOSTLY one-sided results came to hand during Round 2 of Cricket Latrobe Valley. Traralgon West caused the biggest talking point in A Grade, defeating Raiders in the battle of the Hughes brothers, while Rovers showed their trademark ‘consistently inconsistent’ style, putting up nearly 250 a week after barely reaching triple figures. Connor Hughes led the way for the Eagles, running riot with figures of 6/21 at Jack Canavan. At one stage the visitors were 5/24, and they were only saved by skipper Liam Maynard digging in to make 64 in a total of 123. Hughes then completed just about the perfect game, making an unbeaten 57 off 55 balls to compete not only victory by six wickets for his side, but to take bragging rights over his brother in Raiders all rounder Keenan. Not much went right for Raiders, who were even done for five penalty runs.  RUNS to James Hayter (68), skipper Dougal Williams (46) and wicket keeper Tyler Pearce (42) saw Rovers end at 7/244 against Latrobe at Duncan Cameron. The Sharks had no success in reply, with extras top-scoring as they were bundled out for 148. Isaac Brown and Navdeep Singh led the way in the bowling effort, taking three poles each for Rovers.  ANOTHER team that tends to perform at either end of the scale (except in finals), Mirboo North was well-beaten by CATS. Nathan Harrap played a captain’s knock of 85 at first drop, taking the team tally to 9/207 at John Black Oval. New recruit Dane Fawcett from Neerim then did the damage with the ball, taking 4/15 to see the Tigers knocked over for 59.  A COMPETITIVE game played out at Stoddart Oval between Gormandale and Willow Grove. The Wolves won by three wickets after chasing 155. Luke Payton did what he does best, smashing five sixes for the visitors in a run-a-ball 63. An all-round bowling effort where five players took two wickets for Willow Grove helped immensely, although the batting of Connor Beetsworth (47) and Yohan Soyza (34) was noteworthy for the Tigers.  THE Premier A match between Moe and Churchill saw the notorious ‘Burrage Bounce’ make batting difficult for both sides. While the Cobras won by five wickets after chasing 154, they took until second-last over to do so.

Players were forced to go at a lower strike rate than usual, and a flurry of 6/9 in Moe’s innings resulted. Callum Grant saw off 70 balls for his 34 opening up, while Benn Zomer made 55 in the middle. Churchill played the conditions smartly, targeting the pegs to bring most modes into play. Five of the 10 wickets were either bowled or lbw. The Cobras kept wickets in hand during the chase, adopting a ‘safety first’ approach. Despite the loss, Moe youngster Brady Cake showed great signs, taking 3/24. Having laid dormant for the last 12 months after the unfortunate demise of Newborough Bulldogs Cricket Club, it is expected the Burrage wicket will improve as the turf matures.  IMPERIALS went two from two upon promotion, beating Toongabbie at Catterick Crescent, Imps skipper Ryan Morley led by example, falling just four runs short of a century. His sublime effort however partnering with the old guard of Brett Chapman (72) gave the home side 235 runs to play with. Gayashan Munasinghe collected four wickets for the Rams in a solid stint. He then made 31 off 39 balls, and Amal Athulathmudali smacked 71 off 45 (five sixes) to provide some fireworks, yet their dismissals brought about a steady flow of wickets that saw Toongabbie rolled for 182.  EX STUDENTS were clinical as ever, defeating Glengarry inside 25 overs. The Sharks had 138 to get, and got them thanks to Matt Dyke, who batted through to make 56, and Jordy Gilmore clubbing 38 off 19 balls at Fred King Oval. As usual, Ex Students circled as one in the field, and four bowlers took multiple wickets. Lee Stockdale cleaned up with 4/11.  MORWELL was similarly effective against Centrals. Chasing a meagre 131, the visiting Tigers won by six wickets with 20 overs to spare. Despite some nervy moments up top, Blake Mills (48 not out off 41) and Tim Ford (35 not out) made sure the scoreboard kept ticking over. Ford's knock backed up his earlier effort in snaring 4/18 at Apex Park.  REPRESENTATIVE cricket commences this Sunday. Cricket Latrobe Valley plays Bairnsdale in senior men's, under 15s and under 13s, while the senior women play Sale-Maffra. The under 18 season started last week, although Latrobe Valley had the bye. Winners were Sale-Maffra over Leongatha and Bairnsdale over Warragul.

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BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH WEEKEND PENNANT BY MICHAEL HOLROYD

BOWLERS (lawn bowlers that is) had glorious weather to start the Strzelecki North weekend bowls season. A mild temperature, clear skies and very little wind allowed players to enjoy excellent playing conditions last Saturday.

Division 1 REIGNING premier Traralgon showed their strength with a big win over Morwell Club 109 to 60. Vin McIlwain and his rink of Tom Irvine, Ian Hilsley and Matt Eccles won 35-13. Jim Scullin won 23-17, Wayne Lynch 26-11 and Michael Yacoub 25-19. Longwarry travelled to Trafalgar and won 86-72. Ken Towt and his rink of Craig Cousin, Richard Ross and Russell White won 32-12. Glenn Pask won 22-20. For Trafalgar, David Cook won 20-17 and Nathan Cook 20-15. Newborough, after trailing by 28 shots during the game, got home to defeat Drouin 100-78 with George Lambos and his rink of Paul Sherman, Phil Mustoe and Alan Grubb winning 30-16. Sammy Atkinson won 26-16 and Kevin Lovett 28-20. For Drouin, Chris Deal won 26-16. Morwell travelled to Traralgon RSL and won 81-76. Danny McKeown won 24-19, Morice Gardiner 19-16 and Brian Kingsley 20-19. For Traralgon RSL, Alan Kanavan won 22-18.

Division 2 NEWLY promoted Boolarra had a big win over Traralgon RSL (2), with Steve Davy and his rink of Jack Cleaver, Michelle Schelling and David Caldwell winning 28-11, Joel Anderson won 21-17 and David Stevens 23-13. For Traralgon RSL (2), Gordon Asbury won 18-13. Garfield, with Gary Helmore and his rink of Luke Monckton, Henry Breteler and Stephen Whyte won 23-9. Shane Oliver, 18-17 and Joe Lender 30-17 defeated Traralgon (2), who had Garry Trewin winning 23-18. Moe had a good win at home against Neerim District with Sandy Caines and his rink of Ian Caines, Jeff Thompson and Lachlan Sim winning 33-13 and Steve Pallot 23- 12. For Neerim District, Peter Brooks won 24-13 and Peter Wilson 16-14, leaving Moe the winners by 18 shots. Traralgon (3) had an 18 shot win over Warragul with Barry Fernance winning 21-15, Brendon Smiles 19-13, Col Mayman 19-11. For Warragul, David Gatewood won 21-19.

Division 3

NEWBOROUGH (2) defeated Drouin (2) 80-69, with Trevor Kennedy and his rink of Michael Holroyd, Spencer Goss and Julie Jackson winning 28-9. Morwell (2) defeated Moe (2) 74-71 with Bob Wilson and his rink of Pene Eaton, Steve Postlewaite and Stuart Humphrey winning 29-10. Longwarry defeated Trafalgar (2) 78-75 despite Mal Clymo and his rink of Tony Dawson, Graham Hill and Peter Watson winning 28-18. Thorpdale won well at home against Yinnar 85-58, with Brendan Jennings and his rink of Karl Hechinger, Geoff Savige and Ron Mackie winning 25-12.

Division 4 NEWBOROUGH (3) won at home against Yarragon 86-68 with only the rink of Gerry Van Duin, Colin Croot, Carmel Goss and Wayne Russell winning 34-10. Yallourn North had only the rink of Ricky Hearn together with Jessica Speake, Brendan Heriban and Ricky Galea up 33-11 defeating Churchill 81-78. Traralgon RSL (3) defeated Neerim District (2) 78-76 and Warragul (2) defeated Traralgon (4) 82-59 with Bill Clark and his rink of Bianca Sheehan, George Moi and Bernie McIntosh winning 32-11.

Division 5 ALL matches were won by the home sides. Trafalgar (3) 13-66 defeated Warragul (3) 3-50. Traralgon (5) 16-58 defeated Morwell (3) 0-45 and Drouin (3) 16-77 defeated Garfield (2) 0-36 with Mary Andrews and her rink of Neil Radford, David Wall and Lloyd Smith winning 27-10.

Division 6 NEWBOROUGH (4) defeated Morwell (4) 79-60, Moe (3) defeated Boolarra (2) 89-34 and Morwell Club (2) defeated Traralgon (6) 80-43. Longwarry (3) had the bye.

Division 7 BOOLARRA (3) defeated Traralgon RSL (4) 43-37, Thorpdale (2) defeated Drouin (4) 37-34 and Churchill (2) defeated Yallourn North (2) 38-32. morwell (5) had the bye. The Strzelecki Mixed Pairs commences this Sunday (October 26) with the draw available on Bowlslink.

CRICKET LATROBE VALLEY

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No bounce, but plenty of drift for these bowlers

PREMIER A ROUND 3

MOE V CHURCHILL at W.H Burrage Reserve, Newborough

CENTRALS V MORWELL at Apex Park

C Grant c R Harvey b R Whelpdale............................................................ 34 J Shields lbw R Harvey .....................................................................................9 A Philip c J Higham b R Whelpdale .......................................................... 13 B Zomer st A Ceeney b J Higham ............................................................. 36 M Hibbs c R Harvey b J Higham ................................................................ 26 N Kane b R Ayres................................................................................................1 R Colgrave c R Harvey b J Higham...............................................................0 R Mahajan b R Ayres .........................................................................................0 B Cake b R Ayres.................................................................................................0 B McCartney b M Harvey ................................................................................9 R Blunt not out ................................................................................................ 12 Sundries (1b 0lb 12w 0nb) ............................................................................ 13 TOTAL .........................................................................................153 (49.4 overs)

CENTRALS BATTING

H Berry c B Mills b T Ford.............................................................................. 18 J Murdoch c M Cukier b T Ford .................................................................. 30 L Speairs c J Campbell b M Cukier...............................................................7 T Hourigan c B Brincat b M Cukier............................................................ 12 M Rawson c B Brincat b T Ford......................................................................7 C Pollard c J Campbell b T Ford ....................................................................5 B Williamson run out T Dixon........................................................................2 T Gamage b B Clymo..................................................................................... 22 C Whitehead not out........................................................................................6 N Gamage b B Clymo .......................................................................................0 M Fenech not out ..............................................................................................2 Sundries (0b 7lb 10w 2nb) ............................................................................ 19 TOTAL ........................................................................................9/130 (50 overs)

MORWELL BOWLING

T Ford 10-2-18-4, M Cukier 10-2-31-2, B Brincat 10-3-17-0, L Gettings 5-1-16-0, B Clymo 5-1-8-2, T Dixon 10-0-33-0

MORWELL BATTING

K Fortuin lbw M Fenech ............................................................................... 20 M Cukier b M Fenech........................................................................................5 B Clymo lbw M Fenech ....................................................................................1 J Campbell c B Williamson b M Fenech .................................................. 10 T Ford not out .................................................................................................. 35 B Mills not out.................................................................................................. 48 Sundries (0b 1lb 11w 0nb) ............................................................................ 12 TOTAL .................................................................................... 4/131 (30.2 overs)

CENTRALS BOWLING

C Pollard 2-1-10-0, T Gamage 8.2-0-44-0, M Fenech 10-3-20-4, N Gamage 3-0-12-0, B Williamson 2-0-11-0, C Whitehead 5-0-33-0

MOE BATTING

CHURCHILL BOWLING M Harvey 7.4-0-20-1, R Whelpdale 10-1-37-2, R Harvey 10-4-21-1, J Higham 8-1-29-3, R Ayres 10-2-34-3, J Keighran 4-0-11-0

CHURCHILL BATTING A Ceeney c&b B Cake .................................................................................... 25 B Kearns c R Colgrave b M Hibbs .............................................................. 18 M Harvey c M Hibbs b B Cake .................................................................... 21 R Ayres c A Philip b C Grant ........................................................................ 26 J Higham c C Grant b B Cake .........................................................................7 J Keighran not out.......................................................................................... 20 R Harvey not out............................................................................................. 15 Sundries (0b 2lb 20w 1nb) ............................................................................ 23 TOTAL .................................................................................... 5/155 (48.5 overs)

MOE BOWLING B Cake 7-2-24-3, R Colgrave 9-3-26-0, M Hibbs 10-0-22-1, B McCartney 3-0-10-0, B Zomer 5.5-2-20-0, R Blunt 3-0-14-0, R Mahajan 1-0-6-0, C Grant 10-2-31-1

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IMPERIALS V TOONGABBIE at Catterick Crescent IMPERIALS BATTING

R Morley b G Munasinghe........................................................................... 96 L Shuttleworth c G Munasinghe b R Wheildon ................................... 23 B Chapman c&b T Dunn............................................................................... 72 C Pilling c K O’Reilly b G Munasinghe ........................................................9 L Blake lbw G Munasinghe.............................................................................0 A Johnstone not out...................................................................................... 10 T Donoghue lbw G Munasinghe..................................................................0 S Aitken not out .................................................................................................9 Sundries (0b 3lb 11w 2nb) ............................................................................ 16 TOTAL ........................................................................................6/235 (50 overs)

TOONGABBIE BOWLING

J Veneman 4-1-22-0, N Farley 6-0-32-0, T Dunn 9-0-43-1, J Love 1-0-11-0, A Athulathmudali 9-1-38-0, R Wheildon 7-2-23-1, G Munasinghe 10-1-36-4, T Hood 4-0-27-0

TOONGABBIE BATTING

GLENGARRY V EX STUDENTS at Fred King Oval GLENGARRY BATTING A Jenkin c J Gilmore b M Harris ....................................................................3 S Marks c J Gilmore b M Harris......................................................................7 J Hodson c J Gilmore b J Pryde.................................................................. 18 Unknown lbw L Stockdale .......................................................................... 66 J Cochrane c A Brady b J Pryde.....................................................................1 F Marks c M Harris b A Brady...................................................................... 25 A Hodson b L Stockdale ..................................................................................2 B Mayberry lbw A Brady..................................................................................0 G Waack-Hawkins not out ..............................................................................0 T Duncan b L Stockdale...................................................................................0 J Francis b L Stockdale.....................................................................................0 Sundries (6b 6lb 3w 0nb)............................................................................... 15 TOTAL .........................................................................................137 (41.4 overs)

EX STUDENTS BOWLING

K O’Reilly c N/A b D Thompson ....................................................................2 J Veneman c L Shuttleworth b A Johnstone......................................... 22 A Athulathmudali c S Aitken b C Pilling ................................................. 71 G Munasinghe b D Thilakarathne............................................................. 31 T Dunn b A Johnstone .....................................................................................4 T Hood c R Morley b C Pilling ........................................................................1 G McIlroy run out A Johnstone.................................................................. 11 R Wheildon b S Aitken .....................................................................................4 J Love b D Thilakarathne.................................................................................0 H Broad b T Mann..............................................................................................7 N Farley not out..................................................................................................8 Sundries (2b 2lb 13w 4nb) ............................................................................ 21 TOTAL .........................................................................................182 (39.2 overs)

F Graham 3-1-5-0, J Pryde 8-1-16-2, M Harris 8-3-18-2, L Stockdale 7.4-4-11-4, A Matthews 5-0-39-0, A Brady 10-1-36-2

IMPERIALS BOWLING

J Francis 4-0-12-1, T Duncan 3-0-18-0, unknown 3-0-29-0, B Mayberry 6-0-29-2, G Waack-Hawkins 4-0-30-0, A Jenkin 3.2-020-1

D Thilakarathne 3-0-9-2, T Mann 8.2-2-37-1, A Johnstone 10-1-42-2, S Aitken 4-0-13-1, D Thompson 4-0-24-1, C Pilling 10-0-53-2

EX STUDENTS BATTING M Dyke not out................................................................................................ 56 J Pryde lbw B Mayberry...................................................................................5 M Harris c unknown b B Mayberry..............................................................2 L Stockdale c F Marks b J Francis .............................................................. 18 J Gilmore c J Francis b A Jenkin................................................................. 38 R Battista not out............................................................................................ 12 Sundries (0b 0lb 7w 0nb)..................................................................................7 TOTAL .................................................................................... 4/138 (23.2 overs)

GLENGARRY BOWLING

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Trafalgar facility “15 years behind”

SPORT By LIAM DURKIN

SHADOW Federal Minister for Sport, Anne Ruston travelled all the way from Adelaide to see just how badly needed new facilities are at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve. The Minister heard how Trafalgar was “15 years behind” the standard expected of local sporting facilities by local business owner and Baw Baw Shire East Ward councillor Brendan Kingwill. Joining Cr Kingwill on the tour was Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss, Member for Monash Mary Aldred and Trafalgar Football-Netball Club and Trafalgar Cricket Club users.

The push for facility upgrades at the reserve has been an ongoing saga for most of this millennium, punctuated by countless design plans, budget constraints and a merry-go-round of councillors and council officers. Somewhat ironically, a relatively new structural facility actually exists at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve to the north-west of the main oval, but has laid dormant for the best part of five years. The Turra Pavilion (named after the family who donated the land) was opened in 2021, built to accommodate Trafalgar Victory Soccer Club, Trafalgar Boxing Gym, Trafalgar Football-Netball Club and Trafalgar Cricket Club. The facility that is needed however is actually a new oval.

Cows are currently minding the site of the future oval, which will alleviate foot traffic during football season, and also provide scope for a long-awaited turf wicket for the cricket club. Just when shovels hit the ground remains to be seen, as around $4 million is needed to cover the expected costs. User groups are still hoping a buyer comes through to purchase the old Narracan Shire offices along the Princes Highway, Trafalgar. Baw Baw Shire Council has agreed to divert proceeds from the building sale to oval construction. The reality however is stark. The two-storey building failed to sell when put up for auction in September 2024, and user groups have been told that without a sale, the task of finding the money

to cover construction will be all the more difficult. The project was dealt a savage blow in the final year of the last council term, after council voted to shift money budgeted for Trafalgar Oval 2 toward upgrading Drouin Recreation Reserve. As one previous East Ward councillor said at the time, “Central and West Ward councillors ganged up on us.” In a further cruel, and darkly humorous twist, Drouin Football Club played matches at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve during the last Gippsland League season while the Hawks’ headquarters was being redeveloped. Baw Baw Shire Council will host community consultation sessions for Trafalgar residents in coming weeks to discuss the situation further.

CRICKET LATROBE VALLEY

HONOUR BOARD 2025/26 CENTURIES

Darren Crain (Rovers) 138* Jamie Kendall (Gormandale) 109 not out Mark Smallwood (Gormandale) 105 not out

FIVE WICKETS IN AN INNINGS Connor Hughes (Traralgon West) 6/21 Xavier Hurley (Toongabbie) 5/7

Cricket Latrobe Valley - lower grade scores Saturday, October 18

Wise heads: Senator and Shadow Minister for Sport Anne Ruston, Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss, Trafalgar Cricket Club committee member Rowan Stokes, Federal Member for Monash, Mary Aldred, Baw Baw Shire East Ward Councillor and Trafalgar business owner Brendan Kingwill, Trafalgar Football-Netball Club President Jamie Marslen, Trafalgar FNC member Kevin Hennessy and Trafalgar CC Secretary Liam Durkin.

Upgrades needed yesterday: Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss, Senator Anne Ruston and Federal Member for Monash Mary Aldred touring Trafalgar Recreation Reserve.

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A GRADE ROUND 3 CATS V MIRBOO NORTH at Traralgon South CATS BATTING J Cochrane b M Woodall .................................................................................2 J Keyhoe c C Anders b F Ingram................................................................ 26 N Harrup b M Woodall .................................................................................. 85 E Porigneaux st C Anders b D Banks........................................................ 15 S Gissara c Z Hollis b D Banks........................................................................0 D Fawcett c H Barnes b J Calafiore ..............................................................2 J Moore c&b B Heath........................................................................................3 T Panyangara c F Ingram b D Banks............................................................6 B Hagley run out L Chila, Z Hollis.............................................................. 28 C Stewart not out ........................................................................................... 16 H Cooper not out...............................................................................................1 Sundries (0b 4lb 14w 5nb) ............................................................................23 TOTAL ........................................................................................9/207 (50 overs)

MIRBOO NORTH 1ST INNINGS BOWLING J Calafiore 4-1-10-1, D Banks 10-0-33-3, M Woodall 10-1-42-2, F Ingram 10-2-36-1, Z Hollis 4-0-19-0, G Fairbairn 10-0-49-0, B Heath 2-0-14-1

Premier B (Round 3): CATS 6/181 (D Wilson 72*, J Motta 27, D Leys 3/60, B McCormack 2/27) def Jeeralang-Boolarra 9/160 (T Laaks 45, G Smith 34, B Foster 3/25, R Hare 2/21), Glengarry 6/185 (P Henry 98, A Winter 30* D Tobin 2/41, D Hobbs 2/48) def Churchill 8/175 (D Tobin 62*, R Johnson 33, J Porter 3/10), Thorpdale 6/155 (M Powell 59*) def Toongabbie 87 (R Kerrison 3/9, H Ferguson 2/15, K O'Connell 2/20), Morwell 146 (R Semmler 28, T Oakley 2/13, M Whitney 2/19, J Atkinson 2/21) def Moe 134 (T Oakley 29, R Gray 3/16, L Day 2/15, N Day 2/24), Ex Students 6/165 (D Pryde 59*, D Churchill 40, J Donovan 2/21, H Pettie 2/41) def Centrals 8/153 (B Hourigan 44, H Pettie 36*, J Robertson 3/25, A Canny 2/18). B Grade (Round 3): Mirboo North 8/173 (M Daly 49, D Matthews 32, S Rogers 25, J Berryman-Lambert 3/18, S Pooni 2/41) def Raiders 88 (H Singh Rai 28, R Colgrave 3/5, W Lawrey 3/7, L Roberts 2/22), Traralgon West 6/122 (J Giles 34, B Howe 29, L Walsh 2/18, A James 2/37) def Willow Grove 121 (L Walsh 36, L Phillips 3/20, L Bermingham 2/23), Imperials 202 (R Williams 72, A Smith 34*, S Gedara 2/24, M Zomer 2/42, W Mohammed 2/47) def Latrobe 9/156 (S Kangana Gedara 44*, A Smith 2/26, H Dunstan 2/32, A Van Zuyden 2/38), Rovers 5/280 (D Duncan 98, K Scott 47, S Boyes 33, A Rathbone 27, B MonksHamilton 26*, O Grant 26) def Gormandale 9/125 (J Bull 30, J Carney 3/31). Premier C (Round 2): Morwell 7/161 (C Monds 62, R Stanyer 35*, T Brighton 4/35, D Hart 3/37) def Churchill 8/158 (T Brighton 68*, S Forbes 49, P Ceeney 30, M Carstein 3/22, W Frankland 3/35, B Roberts 2/15), Imperials 4/151 (R Reid 45*, J Jones 35, J Doble 2/26) def Centrals 9/148 (B Doble 76, D

Morris 4/10, E Martin 2/20, J Jones 2/34), Toongabbie 5/126 (J McGown 44, D Andjelkovic 39, D Roulston 3/26, J Rouse 2/56) def Glengarry 125 (T MillerMowat 38, D Veale 3/18, J Elms 3/18) Mirboo North 5/135 (P Woodall 44, J Speed 42, D Biggins 2/15) def Moe 134 (S Murphy 51*, J Hutton 3/22, J Speed 2/16, T Basarke 2/35), Rawson 3/105 (J Wiseman 53, J Cargill 37, LMackay 2/5) def Ex Students 104 (B Richards 3/23, D Wilkie 2/9, M Metcalfe 2/22). C Grade (Round 2): Rovers 3/256 (D Brain 138*, R O'Donnell 50) def Imperials 8/126 (L Sykes 29, D Ballantine 25, R Matthews 2/17, L Rutherford 2/18, K Ali 2/20), CATS 4/155 (S Mustoe 43, T Harrup 37*, C McDonald 34) def Traralgon West 9/149 (A Joseph 60, A John 28, S Mustoe 3/28, T Harrup 2/13), Jeeralang-Boolarra 8/123 (N Cameron 31, T Correa 3/24) def Latrobe 47 (O Stanton 3/3, J Cecil 3/9, N Spark 2/4, R O'Brien 2/21), Raiders 1/95 (John Daddo 48*, N Beecher 29) def Willow Grove 94 (N McIntosh 55, C Gray 3/9, John Daddo 3/13, T Singh 2/3, Z Quinsey-Munro 2/6), Gormandale - bye. Women's Premier (Round 1,Thursday, October 16): Raiders 3/91 (Z Quinsey-Munro 31) def Ex Students 7/35 (R Townsend 2/3), Imperials 2/77 (A Hodson 31*) def Latrobe 5/76 (S Rockliff 33*, I Williams 2/10), Willow Grove 1/91 (T Anderson 31*) def Churchill 4/85 (E Lugton 32*, K Richards 2/18), Centrals - bye. Women's Championship (Round 1,Thursday, October 16): Raiders 1/104 (J Witney 25*) def Churchill 7/78 (N Wilson 30, L Van Berkel 2/12), Morwell 1/117 (N Freeman 32*, C Mayberyy 28*) def Traralgon West 2/71 (A Knowles 31*), Rovers 1/81 tied Toongabbie 1/81, Centrals 1/108 (K Collins 33*) def Willow Grove 0/79 (H Ferguson 30*). Full junior results in next week's paper.

CRICKET LATROBE VALLEY Sundries (1b 1lb 6w 0nb)................................................................................. 8 TOTAL ...........................................................................................59 (22.1 overs)

CATS BOWLING S Gissara 7.1-2-14-3, J Moore 4-0-26-1, D Fawcett 10-4-15-4, B Hagley 1-0-2-0

GORMANDALE V WILLOW GROVE at Stoddart Oval GORMANDALE BATTING C Polo c A Wilkes b N Wheildon................................................................. 12 C Bettsworth c N Wheildon b D Walsh.................................................... 47 N Soyza c J Hammond b N Wheildon.........................................................9 C Peavey c H Phoenix b A Wilkes .................................................................5 Y Soyza c J Hammond b L Payton............................................................. 34 B Karunasingha c H Phoenix b A Wilkes................................................. 11 N Scammell lbw L Payton...............................................................................0 T Lawrence c S Dawson b D Walsh ..............................................................6 P Brooks c&b B Edebohls ................................................................................7 S Ganiga not out................................................................................................7 B Dissanayake c R Fiddelaers b B Edebohls..............................................0 Sundries (0b 1lb 16w 0nb) ............................................................................17 TOTAL ........................................................................................ 155 (48.2 overs)

TOTAL .................................................................................... 7/159 (41.5 overs)

GORMANDALE BOWLING T Lawrence 2-0-12-1, Y Soyza 8.5-0-40-2, N Soyza 1-0-14-0, C White 4-0-18-1, P Brooks 6-3-18-1, C Peavey 10-2-34-0, B Dissanayake 10-4-21-1

TRARALGON WEST V RAIDERS at Jack Canavan Oval RAIDERS BATTING T Griffiths b J Cooke..........................................................................................3 R Webber b C Hughes ......................................................................................2 L Maynard c J Cooke b R Falla .................................................................... 64 H Rogers-Collen lbw C Hughes ................................................................. 12 K Hughes c unknown b C Hughes...............................................................2 A Silva lbw C Hughes .......................................................................................0 T Robertson c&b B Fleming ........................................................................ 24 H McColl c C Hughes b B Fleming ...............................................................5 J Daddo b C Hughes.........................................................................................0 T Hutchinson b C Hughes...............................................................................0 J Varghese not out.............................................................................................3 Sundries (0b 1lb 6w 1nb)................................................................................. 8 TOTAL ........................................................................................ 123 (45.4 overs)

WILLOW GROVE BOWLING

TRARALGON WEST BOWLING

MIRBOO NORTH BATTING

R Fiddelaers 6-2-17-0, A Wilkes 10-1-28-2, B Edebohls 7.2-1-22-2, D Walsh 10-1-30-2, L Payton 5-0-20-2, N Wheildon 10-2-37-2

A Peck 10-3-18-0, R Falla 1.4-0-3-1, H Kimpton 7-0-30-0, B Fleming 10-2-19-2, C Hughes 10-1-21-6, J Cooke 7-0-31-1

L Anders c J Cochrane b J Moore.............................................................. 15 F Ingram c S Gissara b D Fawcett .................................................................0 Z Hollis lbw D Fawcett .....................................................................................6 B Heath lbw D Fawcett ....................................................................................5 L Chila c N/A b S Gissara............................................................................... 10 C Anders run out C Stewart ...........................................................................0 H Barnes c J Keyhoe b D Fawcett.................................................................2 G Fairbairn run out E Porigneaux, S Gissara.............................................9 M Woodall c N Harrup b S Gissara ...............................................................2 J Calafiore c H Cooper b S Gissara ...............................................................0 D Banks not out..................................................................................................2

A Wilkes b B Dissanayake............................................................................. 15 B Edebohls run out N Soyza ....................................................................... 24 N Wheildon c N Soyza b P Brooks................................................................1 L Payton c C Peavey b C White................................................................... 63 J Hammond c C Bettsworth b Y Soyza.......................................................7 H Phoenix st C Bettsworth b T Lawrence............................................... 16 M Failla c B Dissanayake b Y Soyza..............................................................6 D van der Stoep not out............................................................................... 10 D Walsh not out..................................................................................................4 Sundries (0b 0lb 0w 0nb)................................................................................. 0

WILLOW GROVE BATTING

TRARALGON WEST BATTING M Griffiths lbw T Robertson...........................................................................9 H Kimpton c unknown b H McColl........................................................... 10 A Peck c T Griffiths b K Hughes.....................................................................8 J Monacella not out ....................................................................................... 22 C Hughes c H McColl b H Rogers-Collen................................................ 57 C Glynn not out..................................................................................................1 Sundries (2b 5lb 7w 1nb)...............................................................................20 TOTAL .................................................................................... 4/127 (29.1 overs)

RAIDERS BOWLING K Hughes 8-0-37-1, L Maynard 2-0-6-0, R Webber 3-1-7-0, T

Robertson 5-1-23-1, H Rogers-Collen 3-0-16-0, T Griffiths 1.1-0-9-1, H McColl 7-2-17-1

ROVERS V LATROBE at Duncan Cameron ROVERS BATTING L Little b R Noble................................................................................................9 T Pearce c R Noble b S Rockliff................................................................... 42 N Reddy c S Freshwater b J Bloomfield .....................................................0 D Williams lbw S Freshwater....................................................................... 46 J Hayter c T Dhawan b S Freshwater........................................................ 68 W Coad c S Freshwater b R Noble............................................................. 22 S Sbaglia not out............................................................................................. 18 N Findlay c unknown b J Bloomfield..........................................................7 S Duff not out......................................................................................................3 Sundries (4b 2lb 20w 3nb) ............................................................................29 TOTAL ........................................................................................7/244 (50 overs)

LATROBE BOWLING R Duncan 6-0-51-0, R Noble 10-0-47-2, J Bloomfield 8-3-26-2, S Freshwater 9-0-44-2, K Chapman 3-0-14-0, S Rockliff 5-0-24-1, S Rasool 9-2-32-0

LATROBE BATTING R Chokununga c W Coad b I Brown ......................................................... 12 L Duncan b I Brown...........................................................................................4 R Noble c&b S Duff......................................................................................... 19 J Bloomfield lbw S Duff ................................................................................ 18 S Freshwater c T Pearce b N Findlay......................................................... 10 B Aitken c&b N Singh .................................................................................... 14 S Rasool not out.............................................................................................. 18 T Dhawan c S Sbaglia b N Singh ..................................................................6 K Chapman lbw I Brown..................................................................................6 S Rockliff st T Pearce b S Sbaglia ..................................................................4 R Duncan b N Singh..........................................................................................9 Sundries (8b 3lb 15w 2nb) ............................................................................28 TOTAL ........................................................................................ 148 (42.5 overs)

ROVERS BOWLING S Sbaglia 2-0-11-1, M Leslie 4-0-18-0, S Duff 10-1-24-2, N Singh 7.50-24-3, I Brown 8-1-36-3, L Little 1-0-2-0, N Findlay 10-1-22-1

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Close call: Tight Grip (No 5) wins the Race 4 at Moe Racing Club last Sunday. More photos from the meeting will feature in next week’s Express.

Photographs: Liam Durkin

Moe Racing Club raises an incredible amount for LRH HORSE RACING By LIAM DURKIN

MOE Racing Club welcomed inspiring dual cancer survivor Kate Gale as guest speaker to its Sunday meeting at the weekend. The former Sale local spoke candidly about her cancer journey, as part of the racing club’s pink race day, raising money for Latrobe Regional Health. Kate was living her best life as a loving wife, proud mother and hairdresser when her world was flipped upside down, diagnosed with breast cancer at just 27-years-of-age. What followed was months of treatment and setbacks. While Kate ultimately won her initial battle, tragedy struck again - not once, but twice. Just as life was returning to normal, her husband Bob was diagnosed with renal cancer, and Kate later heard the words ‘you have cancer’ again when results showed she had leukaemia. Rather than wallow in self-pity, Kate has instead used her experience as a means to inspire - just as she did for the 200-strong crowd at Moe Racing Club’s Turfside Function Centre who heard her story. Kate hoped her message of remaining positive, even in life’s most challenging moments, shone through. “Everybody has been touched by cancer at some point in time. To be able to spread my story and give everybody a little bit of an insight into what I’ve been through, that others can fight and keep going,” she said. “Positivity will get you a long, long way. Whatever happens to you doesn’t define you, you can make your own way through life with a positive mindset.” While Kate had to put the hairdressing scissors

Big smiles: Moe locals Bianca Treverton and Amy Jones enjoying Moe Racing Club’s pink luncheon.

Dynamic duo: Guest speaker Kate Gale and emcee Kellie Eddy delivered an inspiring address.

down some years ago, she is now actively involved in public speaking, writing (two books published, with a third on the way) and through her work as a celebrant. Latrobe Regional Health Chief Executive Don McRae and board chair Linda McCoy listened to Kate’s address, and were on hand as Moe Racing Club Chief Executive Cassandra Rendell and chairman Mike Vanderfeen handed over a cheque after the last race. The club raised a staggering $25,690 through fundraising efforts and donations.

McRae wished to thank the racing club for their wondrous support. “It was really heart-warming for me to hear our guest speaker Kate Gale talk about the need to have care closer to home, and this is what this day is all about - raising money so we can improve the services so we can keep more people in Gippsland to have their care,” he said. “It’s terrific support we’ve been getting from the Moe Racing Club. We’re really pleased to be part of a community event like this because that’s why we exist - to serve the community. “To be out there and mixing with them on a

great day like today has been a real privilege.” Pink was featured during the seven-card meeting, with horses and jockey’s chosen in each race to don the pink silks and saddle cloth. Perfect conditions saw racing take place on a Good 4, under a sun that had some serious bite to it later in the day. The Trafalgar stable of Paul and Tracey Templeton had a solid meeting, collecting three placings. Traralgon jockey Thomas Stockdale also rode a third in Race 4 and second in the feature Race 5. The stable headed by Bill Papazaharoudakis won the feature race - the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre Cup 0-56 Handicap over 2050 metres, when six-year-old mare Women in Uniform narrowly got up on the inside. Other winners were: Blaze Away for Claire Patterson (Race 1 Get Your Finance 3YO Maiden Plate, 1100 metres), Torvega/Greg Eurelll (Race 2 Wilson Property 4YO+ Maiden Plate, 1100m), Nile Crocodile/Melissa Wells (Race 3 Wedlease Used Car Special Ballot Maiden Plate, 1600m), Tight Grip/Nevin Eades (Race 4 Gippsland Motor Group 0-56 Handicap, 1600m), Sleeping Tiger/ Rebecca Waymouth (Race 6 Martin Cameron MP 0-56 Handicap, 1000) and Bedtime Angel/John Moloney (Race 7 Traralgon Centre Plaza BM56 Handicap, 1200m). The meeting also acted as something of a test run to this year’s Moe Cup, which has been moved from its traditional Thursday/Friday slot to a Sunday. If the weekend just gone was any indication as to how receptive people are to a marquee Sunday meeting, it could be a bumper Moe Cup coming up on November 16. The first Gippsland cup will be held this Sunday at Sale Turf Club.

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Stellar: Latrobe Regional Health Board Chair Linda McCoy alongside winning trainer Flavien Diard and owner James Patton, who took home the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre Cup. Flanking them is Moe Racing Club Chief Executive Cassandra Rendell and Moe Racing Club Chairman Mike Vanderfeen. Page 46 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

Glowing: Newborough’s Catherine Noy collects the plaudits after winning fashions on the field.

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Spring carnival ready CJ traded FOOTBALL AFL EXPORTS BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

CEOs stepping into the ring BOXING BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

Little club, big heart: The Latrobe Valley Racing Club committee pictured at the club’s season launch. Pictured with this year’s Traralgon Cup prizes are Wendy Bezzina, Peter Guy, Danielle Daniel, Dennis Lineham, Ian Davison, Phil Gibson, Frank Bezzina and Andrew Livingstone.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

HORSE RACING By LIAM DURKIN

RACING is here to stay in Traralgon. That was the message at the Latrobe Valley Racing Club’s season launch. The Traralgon-based club acts as the ‘little brother’ to major racing clubs across Gippsland - Moe, Sale, Bairnsdale and Stony Creek. Unlike those however, Latrobe Valley is run entirely by volunteers, and hosts just two meetings a year. Preparations are underway for those meetings, on Derby Day (Saturday, November 1) and the time-honoured Traralgon Cup (Sunday, November 30). The club’s track at Glenview Park gets usage all-year round however, hosting trials, welcoming

trainers the calibre of Peter Moody and Ben, Will and JD Hayes. The venue itself is an important community asset, accommodating a number of local initiatives and events. Latrobe Valley Racing Club Chairperson, Frank Bezzina reported the club was in a strong financial position, and took his address at the season launch to thank the myriad of people who help keep racing alive in Traralgon. As was pointed out, volunteer hours have contributed to just about every renovation, improvement and project around the club. Local legend Sam Gibson has been hard at work on track maintenance getting ready for Derby Day. Packages are now available for the club’s two meetings. To book, visit: https://country.racing.com/ latrobe-valley

Veterans cricket returns with a win and two broken bodies CRICKET VETERANS BY GORDON COWLING

THE Gippsland Goannas Over 60s finally got their season underway on Sunday at the Wy Yung cricket ground against the Baw Baw Veterans. Winning the toss, the Goannas batted first with Ray Smith and Bernie Symons opening the batting. They both retired after facing 40 balls, Smith for 40 and Symons for 36. Rob Bacchetti and Rob Taylor were together at drinks after 20 overs with the score on 88. Bacchetti retired for 20 while Ray Floyd was run out for nine. Chris de Vent finished 22 not out, Adrian Quirk, 15 stumped and Peter Anton 13 retired. Chris Bowen and Andy Slevin helped take the score to 6/175 after 40 overs. After lunch, Symons and Quirk opened the bowling, with Quirk removing Mark McLachlan for nine in his second over. He then proceeded to break down and was replaced by Anton. Symons bowled Peter Felstead in his third over and the score was 2/23 in the seventh over when

Symons also broke down. Bacchetti completed that over and then he and Anton each took a wicket. Skipper Metlikovec had a run out and Baw Baw was 5/80 at the 20 over drinks break. Smith and Metlikovec bowled the next eight overs, with the sixth wicket falling at 120 in the 30th over. Slevin had three overs and took 2/19. There was another run out and Bacchetti returned to bowl the number four bat, who had retired earlier and resumed his innings. Bacchetti finished with 2/28 from 5.4 overs, Anton 1/30 from eight and Metlikovec 1/35 from his eight. Baw Baw was bowled out for 156 after 37 overs. The Goannas 60s have another game this Sunday away to the Endeavour Hills team, while the Over 50s team hope to start their season with an away game against the Eastern Hawks. Goannas over 50s player Anthony Bloomfield recently returned from national duty. A wrap of that tournament will feature in coming weeks. The Over 70s team will play at Toongabbie against the West Gippsland Wombats on Tuesday, October 28. More cricket - Pages 44-45

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THIS Saturday night (October 25), Traralgon will once again be a hive for combat sport and martial arts lovers, with 44 Magnum Promotions’ Fight Night Turbine 5 arriving. Upwards of 20 fights will be featured across the evening at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, with the packed card including boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai at both amateur and professional level. Amateur fights fall under the guidance of the VABL (Victorian Amateur Boxing League) and VAMMA (Victorian Amateur Martial Arts Association). A number of fighters come from within Gippsland, making this truly a special experience, not just for the onlookers, but for those stepping into the ring. Multiple time world champion kickboxer and former professional boxer, Traralgon’s Steven Baldacchino (also the promoter of Fight Night Turbine 5) trains and coaches many of the local fighters out of The 44 Gym. A total of 13 come from The 44 Gym, including Peter Pirona featuring in the main event bout against Darian ‘Dazz’ Kolovos. Two title fights also headline, with Narre Warren’s Eren Selvi taking on Newcastle’s Jordan Smart for the 44 Magnum 63.5kg belt, while Narre Warren’s Bilal Niazi faces Townsville’s Michael Lamrock for the 44 Magnum 60kg title. Just as last year included the Barista Bash, the upcoming Fight Night will also feature a similarly colourful face-off, with a pair of local head honchos stepping into the ring. The Battle of the CEOs sees owner of Morwell and Traralgon gym, Area 365, Cris Harmer take on the owner of Traralgon business, Surface Co, Gary Grimes - both training out of The 44 Gym. Baldacchino says that this event “will be bigger and better.” Last year’s Fight Night was held on the old basketball courts at GRISS (formerly Traralgon Basketball Stadium), however it has now been moved to the new show courts developed and opened in 2020. As such, the capacity for the latest event will be lifted significantly, from being capped at 1200 to now close to 2000 available spectators. Fights begin from 5pm this Saturday (October 25) through to around 10.30pm. For tickets, visit: www.eventbrite.com. au/e/turbine-5-tickets-1391144152609

OUT of favour Hawthorn utility, Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath moved to Melbourne on the final day of the AFL Trade Period. Jiath agreed to a three-year deal with the Demons, after using the offseason to look for a new club despite having two years remaining on his contract with the Hawks. Hawthorn received Pick 42 in exchange for Jiath - a compensation draft selection which was obtained by Melbourne when losing Charlie Spargo to North Melbourne. Channel Seven’s Mitch Cleary reported in the days prior that “there is a mutual understanding with the Hawks that he (Jiath) explores the market.” The 26-year-old arrived at Hawthorn in 2017 as a Category B rookie after seasons with Gippsland Power and Xavier College, Melbourne. While it was clear that the Hawks coaching staff had lost some confidence with Jiath, he still managed the most games of his career for a single season in 2025 (20 inclusive of finals). The two seasons beforehand Jiath had been plagued with injury setbacks, playing just 19 games. The Morwell export has played 76 games in total across his AFL career and still has plenty to give with a rebuilding Melbourne side. In concluding the trade period, the Demons still secured the signature of at least one Latrobe Valley player, having also pushed hard over the trade period to grab Moe’s Bailey Humphrey from Gold Coast. Jiath joins a trio of Latrobe Valley exports who have realised a change of scenery during the trade period, with Suns pair Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth moving to Carlton and former Moe junior and Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders arriving at St Kilda. Inverloch’s Jai Serong (brother of Fremantle’s Caleb) was also dealt by the Hawks, moving to Sydney with a 2026 third round pick coming in return.

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