Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 4 June 2025

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Time crisis for Pesutto

By LIAM DURKIN

But the levy is still dry Marathon effort

By AIDAN KNIGHT

IN the wake of the extensive protesting amongCFA volunteers and farming communities acrossVictoria, the state governmenthas walked backonit’splan to charge farmers amore expensive emergency services levy since it’s implementation on May 16.

Farmers have been given a12-month reprieve, with the levy staying at arateof28.7cents per $1000 land value, down from the $71.8c signed off previously.

In the space of a fortnight, state premier Jacinta Allan announced the rollout of theEmergency Services and Volunteers Fund Levy (ESVF), announced grants of up to $5000 for farmers across the state to offset those affectedbydrought, and announced atemporarybackdown on the bill for allfarmers, who will also receive afurther $37.7 million in the budget.

Prior to the reductionannouncement, Latrobe City Council scheduled an emergency meeting last Monday (June 2), specifically to address how to tackle the controversial bill.

Local councils had been tasked with collecting the ESVF on behalf of the state government, to much objection from council and ratepayers alike.

All 79 councilsacross the state made formal grievance to the levy, in support of the physical show of protest like what was seen in Morwell on May 20 –one of many held across Victoria that week.

Councilsseemingly felt universally displeased aboutbeing forced to collect this controversial amount from ratepayers on behalf of the state government.

Stuck between arock ahard place of the people they serve and the body that funds them, councils combined expressions of unease paid off -atleast for the next 12 months.

The ESVF was announced as part of the state government's Drought Package,and it was announced upon implementation that 24 councils would have farmers pay areduced rate to the levy when time came to cough up on July 1.

But the farmers themselves argued that drought has adverse effects on producers all across Victoria, not just the ones selected important enough by the state government.

ManyCFA volunteers are farmersthemselves, which only added to the objection.

This rate reduction has now been extendedto apply to all primary production properties, capped to the same amount paid in the 2024/25 financial year under the former FireServices Property Levy.

The Victorian Famers Federationsaysthe government's response is awelcome one, but still leaves room for more to be desired.

“Some are facing the worst drought conditions in

TRARALGON-BO RN politician John Pesutto could soon be out of office, after failing to meet the deadline to pay legal fees against Liberalcolleague Moira Deeming.

Mr Pesutto, who was leader of the state Liberals until late last December, missed the deadline to come up with $2.3 million to pay Ms Deeming after her successful defamation case.

Mr Pesutto secured $500,000himself, while $200,000 was raised from an online crowdfunding campaign.

While the emba ttled MP was given financial support from the likes of former premiers Jeff Kennett, Denis Napthine and Ted Baillieu, only athird of the money has been raised.

Mr Pesutto had 21 days from Monday to pay his tick, or be plunked intobankruptcy and subsequently forced out of Parliament and lose his marginal seat of Hawthorn. By law, anyone declared bankrupt cannot sit in Parliament.

The sagaadds to atorridtimefor the Liberals ,w ho lost the federal electi on convincingly and saw the Coalition split momentarily after The Nationals opted out. State deputy Liberal leader and former professional tennis player, Sam Groth was also in the spotlight last week, after reports emerged he borrowed achauffeur-driven car to get home from the Australian Open. Mr Groth played anumberofITF Futures events at TraralgonTennis Association during his career.

Mr Pesutto grew up and went to school in Traralgon,and played soccerfor Olympians and Traralgon City.

living memory” VFF President Brett Hosking said. "It’s astepinthe right direction but plenty more remains to be done.

“Pausing the levy increase for 12 months is the right call but it doesn’tchangethe underlying problem: this levy is an unfair cost shift onto farmers”. The tax will still be applied to all other Victorians, and the temporary cappingfor primary producers will be lifted after 12 months, in amove that Gippsland South Nationals MP Danny O'Brien has also summed up as unfair.

"Farmers get aone-year stay of execution but they shouldn't be facing this massive tax slug in the first place," he said.

"The only way to fix this issue is to scrap the tax altogether."

Meanwhile, the Premier justified the bill by focusing on who it supports, rather than who it effects.

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Photograph: BlakeMetcalf-Holt

Patterson trial goes into week five

By STEFAN BRADLEY

ERIN Patterson's Supreme Court trial continued last week (weekfive) at the Latrobe Valley Supreme Court in Morwell.

The trial is currentlysittingfor its sixthand potentially the final week.

The accusedhas pleadednot guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

Day19(MondayMay 26)

SHAMENFox-Henry,adigital forensics expert withVictoria Police sinceOctober 2020 focusing on data recovery, returned to be cross-examined by theaccused’s defence lawyer, Colin Mandy SC.

One of the devices fromErin’shomewas aCooler Master personal computer (PC), which had three hard drives on it.

DoctorBrianBeer,aforensic pathologist was the next witness to talk about the autopsies, performed by either him or acolleague named Doctor Michael Duffy.

The prosecution summoned Ben Goodwin,a forensic officer, employed at the Forensic Service Department.

The court heard that he analysed and took seven samples (“vegetable matter or debris) from the dehydrator that was dumped at the Koonwarra Transfer Station.

Sally Ann Atkinson entered the witness box for questioning. She is asenior public health adviser at the Department of Health.

When she received anotification about possible mushroom poisoning, she initiated an investigation and contacted the Food Safety Unit.

“I immediately notified my manager, because thiswas something thatwas quiteunusual. We don’t get alot of amatoxin poisoning -infact I’ve never had one before,” she said.

The court heard the local council was called upon to inspect Asian grocery stores for mushrooms.

The court heard that Erin was “not very clear” about when the dried mushrooms were used prior to the lunch. Erin had apparently said she used them in the beef wellington only, but the court heard Erin had also said she used them in apasta dish.

Day20(TuesdayMay 27)

SALLYAnn Atkinson said it was "highly unlikely” that thecommercial food supply chain (referencing

Woolworths and the presumed Asian grocer) was contaminated with death cap mushrooms.

Ms Atkinson confirmed that amanita mushrooms were found in the wild, growing in an symbiotic relationship with certain trees, namely oak trees, instead of the commercial food supply.

Detectiv eS ergeant Luke Farrell from the homicide unit was the next witness. He searched Erin’s Leongatha home while she was present on August 5, 2023. Asearch warrant was obtained for ahouse Erin had in Mount Waverley, but nothing was taken.

Next to speak was the informant, Detective Leading Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall, from the Victoria Police Homicide Squad. He was the lead investigator in this case.

He was the final witness to be called by the prosecution, Justice Christopher Beale confirms.

The prosecution asked the witness about Ian Wilkinson’s previous evidence that Erin’s meal was served on adifferent coloured plate than the lunchguests, whose plates werecoloured grey. The witness said he did not observe any of the alleged four grey plates.

The jury was shown Erin’s police interview at Wonthaggi Police Station, from August 5, 2023.

“I've been very, very helpful with the health department through the week because Iwanted to help…asmuchaspossible,”Erin said in the interview.

Erin toldthe interviewershe did not have a food dehydrator, and she had “never” foraged for mushrooms.

Detective Leading SeniorConstable Eppingstall said Erin was arrested and charged on November 2, 2023.

The witness said police acquired CCTV footage from aLeongatha Subway restaurant, which the witness saidshe visited on August8,2023. The court heardthatErin dropped her son at the store and returned after11minutes to pick him up,on July 31, 2023.

Day21

(WednesdayMay 28)

DETECTIVE Leading Senior Constable Eppingstall said Victorian cancer registry database information indicated there was no evidence Erin was ever diagnosed with cancer.

The jurywas shown text messagesbetween Erin's

ex-mother-in-law Gail Patterson and Erin that reference Erin’s medical appointments that there are no records for.

On December 17, 2022, Erin wrote to her Facebook friends: “My phone screen is broken and it won’t respond to any commands or anything. Everything is on my phone, all my passwords are in my passwords vault and Iwas trying to log into it on my laptop and it was sending an authorisation email to my emails which Icouldn’t access because Ididn’t have my password which was inside my password vault.”

Later, messages indicate Erin used Google to figure out what to do and it suggested she do a“hard reboot” of the phone. On December 19, 2022, she bought aSamsung Galaxy A23. The court heard this was the same phone that was factory reset several times.

The court was shown screenshots of the iNaturalist webpages taken on December 9, 2022, as URLs of these webpageswerefoundonthe Cooler Master PC taken from Erin’s home. Judge Beale referenced the “alleged activity” by the accused on these pages on May 28, 2024, but noted that webpages may have changed sincethe witness grabbed the screenshots.

Defence lawyer ColinMandy showed the witness some of Erin’s medical records. He read out anotefrom the records: “Erinworries about ovary cancer, has been Googling her symptoms, thinks her symptoms may (be suggestive) of ovary cancer.”

He asked thewitness: “So do you accept that there is material availabletoinvestigatorsand on the briefwhich demonstrated that in October of 2021, Erin Patterson wasconcernedabout havingovarian cancer and thatshe sought medical treatment about that?”

The witness replied yes to both questions.

Day22(ThursdayMay 29)

DETECTIVE Leading Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall returned to the witness box to be cross-examined by the defence.

Mr Mandy showedCCTVfootage from the previously mentioned Subway restaurant, in whichthe prosecutionsaidshowed Erin droppingher son off and thenpickinghim up soonafter. Mr Mandy is suggestedit’snot Erin in the footage, saying: “There's nothing else apart from the vehicle being consistent with Erin Patterson's vehicle and the teenager getting out of it, thatallows youtosay that that was Erin Patterson and (her son)?”

Detective Leading SeniorConstable Eppingstall agreed about Erin. He said he believed footage of the teenager was Erin’s son, but “that’s amatter for the jury”.

The defence read out Facebook messages between Erin and her friends, which are about her family relationships. The witness agreedthat the chat was the friends “venting” to each other.

Day23(FridayMay 30)

DETE CTIVE Lea ding Senior Cons tabl e Eppingstall once again returned to the witness box for what was ashort day in court.

The defence showed signal messages from agroup chat with Erin, Simon Patterson (Erin's estranged husband),Gail and Don Patterson(Simon's parents) that discussedfamilyissues such as Erin’s back pain, andchildsupport.

Amessage fromErin to Gail in May 2022 read: “ThanksGail, HappyMother's Day to the best mum-in-law anyone could ask for xxoo.”

Program proves hotly debated

By AIDAN KNIGHT

LATROBE City Council has voted to postpone the implementation of the proposed Community Connectors program within Morwell.

This is agovernment initiative utilised in areasexperiencing significant challenges in community safety and wellbeing.

stating, “we see an incident in the Morwell CBD every day”.

Councillors Potter, Steph Morgan and Darren Howe were very pro-implementation of the Community Connectors Program.

The implementation of the program would see council seeking funding from state and federal bodies, as well as potential partners such as V/Line.

These are issues that often have aripple effect on local political and businessenvironments, and Latrobe Cityislooking to mitigate the risk of seeing the municipality of Morwell suffering as aresult.

The decision to table the program's use in Latrobe City for further review was made at council’s May meeting at Kernot Hall on Monday, May 26 despitethe proventrack record in Frankston, improving conditions (that have earned the locality arough reputation over recentyears)where manyother initiatives had failed.

Data collected from 2018 to 2021 shows Morwell suffered a16.3per cent retail vacancy rate,close to three times the healthy standard of five to seven per cent.

Specific areas of the town suffer more than others,with the northern precinct displaying close to 30 percent of shopfronts empty, an obvious and unfortunate reflection of the current situation’s effects on the community.

The public attributes this to their concerns surrounding the rising rates of crime, vandalism, and other varied anti-social behaviours. Prominent Morwell businessman, Ray Burgess spoke about this at the March council meeting.

This was mirrored by Budgeree Ward Cr Potter’s comments during the May 26 meeting,

The proposed motion moved by Cr Morgan was to allocate up $50,000 to resource the first wave of research involved in the program as part of the End Of Year Result BudgetReview process, but was lost to Cr Sharon Gibson’s proposed alternative motion that the report be deferred pending receipt of feedback from the Minister for Police and Community Safety (whom she had met with alongsideLatrobe CityMayor, Dale Harriman).

This was quickly followed by an amendment put forwardbyCrHowe that everyone thought reasonable, in which the report be deferred no later than the September council meeting, so as to minimise the risk of the situation in Morwell worseningand ensure that the residents felt their concerns were still being addressed.

The Community Connectors program is only effective in the prevention of incidents, rather than combatting them.

The model utilised in the city of Frankston displayed adrop in police callouts to the CBD by 30 per cent within the first 12 months of it's implementation.

The Morwell Activity Centre Plan (MACP) economic assessmentshows an alarming $89 million in localspending hasmovedaway from Morwell businesses,

Council up for fight

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STATING "the purpose of this levy is to support theemergencyservices Every dollar collected through this levy is going to go back into those emergency services".

Thebillcomes with acatch itself -itislimited to aprimary placeofresidence. It is not uncommon practicefor farmers to manage multipleparcels of land to diversify and enhance operational efficiency.

This has prompted further pressure from stakeholders to have the levy revaluated or still scrapped altogether, hoping for amore equitablelong-term funding modelfor Victoria's emergency services that isn'tatthe expense of primary producers.

 LATROBE City Council met on Monday (June 2) for an Unscheduled meeting.

The meeting, held at Kernot Hall, was called by MayorDale Harriman with intentiontomove the motion that council endorses him writing to the Premier of Victoria to abandon the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (EVSF) in it's current form, "given the significant financial impact it will have on Latrobe City community".

The proposed motion also calls for the release of both the consultation plan the state government was moving forward in ordertoformulatethe EVSF and the totalsum they will receive through thelevythat will actually be funnelled back into Latrobe City.

Cr Harriman also asks what arrangements are being put in placefor those unable to make the payments, provided the current economic situation many people are faced with in the climate of a cost-of-living crisis.

This would then informcouncil adequately to be able to prepare areport for afurther meetingatwhichtherewould finallybeaconcrete answer on what happens if Latrobe City Council takes the stance to not collect the ESVF from it's constituents.

TyersWardCouncillor, Darren Howejoined the meeting virtually, while apologies were heard from councillorsJoanne Campbell (Jeeralang Ward), Steph Morgan (Yallourn Ward) and Morwell River Ward's Tracie Lund (leave of absence).

Latrobe City Chief Executive, Steve Piasente returned from leave.

Trafalgar's Rich Nicholson spoke at the meeting, laying out his rationale.

"It's not avolunteer fund but agovernment tax in disguise," he said.

"The farmers are feeling the greatest pain. It's

been designed to put you as councillors as modern debt collectors, and is agreat opportunity to see where you as councillors stand.

"We have seen too much of the fruit of what happened with the timber industry. Standwith the farmersand don't be justatax collector for the state government.

"A stand for farmers is as ta nd fo ro ur community."

Budgeree Ward CouncillorLeanne Potter moved, Boola Boola's David Barnes seconded, Moe's Adele Pugsley amendment to Point 3(the 12 months time frame) which was then seconded by Newborough Ward's Sharon Gibson.

Both Puglsey (of afarming background) and Gibson (not of) got emotional when speaking.

The unanimous motion was voted to the amended motion.

"This levy is an unfair levy on all our residents. The temporary relief that was announced late last week is not enough," Cr Puglsey said.

"The whole levy is areal burden on all our residents, Ireally don't see it doing any good."

"Lets get this right, this is not alevy this is a grab for acash. In the first threedays, 17 farmers have taken their lives. The state government must abandon this tax. We cannot afford it financially, and we cannot afford the mental toll," Cr Gibson added.

"I know personally from the Moe Fire Brigade, they were made to rotate it, and the truck they received was worse than the one they previously had."

Nobody spoke against the motion.

"It'sgoodtosee the Victorian government has actually listened to make their changes late last week, that's really encouraging, but this is only a pause," Cr Potter said.

"It's stillhangingover our head. Whyisthe burden falling particularly onto rural Victoria?

"Thetiming couldn't be worse because of the worst drought in living memory.

"We need alevy that is fair and equitable, doesn't treat our emergency services as something that will be funded by those who are less fortunate".

Mayor Harriman likened it to the French republic overthrowing the government during the revolution.

"Its great to see this fight so being fought by local councils in rural Victoria, much like it was in France all those years ago," he said.

"It attacks us where we live. It is not agood tax. And it's supposed to be alevy, but when it goes into general revenue it is classified as atax."

Saputo confirms milk price

SAPUTO Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.80 to $8.95 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2025/26 season.

SDA’smilk pricesfor exclusive supply are availabletosuppliersinGippsland, South-West Victoria and South Australia, Northernregion and Tasmania.

This year, SDA continuestosupportfarmerswith flexiblepayment options and tailored programs to help achieve their businessgoals. Farmers can choose aflat monthly payment structure for greater consistency in cash flow, as well as access to supplier investment rebates,the AG Warehouse Loyalty Program, and agrowth payment on any net increase in afarm’s milk solids.

In addition, SDA has expanded access to supplier partnership programs to help drive farm business performance, profitability and on-farm sustainability opportunities.

SaputoDirector of Milk Supply and Planning,

Kate Ryan, said SDA’s opening milk price reflected the stabilisation of global commodity prices, offset by sustained domestic market challenges as consumers remain cost sensitive due to cost-of-living pressures.

“While we are optimistic there are long-term opportunities ahead, we are mindful of prevailing headwinds. As the 2025/26 milk year is only just beginning, we will review our farmgate milk prices during the season and pass on step-upswhereitis supported by greater certainty across key markets and product categories,” she said.

The milk prices quoted above are aweighted averageacross SDA’ssupply base.Milkprices achieved at individual farm level will vary based on specificmilksupply circumstances and avariety of factors on farm.

Aschedule of monthly minimummilkprices will be available in SDA’s milk supply agreements published online at: www.saputodairyaustralia. com.au/milk-supply

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Concerning complacency

NEWTransport Accident Commission(TAC)

research shows that young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers.

The TAC’s latest Community Engagement and Social Acceptability Research (CESAR) survey found that one in three young Victorian drivers (those aged between21-25) say they routinely speed 5km/hormore over the limit- more than doublethe state-wideaverage of alldrivers

The CESAR survey of 1892 licence holders is conducted biennially by the TAC, and explores key road safety issues and the social acceptability of dangerous driving behaviours in Victoria.

The survey results are alarming given that speeding is the biggest contributing factor to road trauma in Victoria. Speeding is found to be amajor factor in around 30 per cent of deaths on Victoria’s roads in the past five years, and almost 80 per cent of speeding-related casualty crashesinvolve drivers travelling between 1-9 km/h over the speed limit.

TAC Chief Executive, Tracey Slatter said young drivers’growing complacencytowards speeding in Victoria was concerning.

“Speeding, even at alow level, is dangerous -it increases both the likelihood of crashing and the severity of the crash outcome," she said.

“Young driversare by definition less experienced,

so taking riskswith speeding can have tragic consequences."

"Drivers report to us that they usually speed because they are running late and want to make up time. Simple actionssuch as planning your journey ahead of time, ensuringyou leave on time and allowing plenty of driving time can help you stick within the limit.

Other actions such as setting cruise control and stayingalert to changing speed zones, particularly in residential streets and built-up areas, can also contribute to safer driving behaviours on our roads.

“We’re calling on all Victorians to slow down and drive to the conditions.

Other CESAR survey findings found:

-Drink driving behaviours have gradually but consistently declined -38per cent of Victorians would notconsider driving after consuming any alcohol;

-Victorians have become significantlymorewary of self-drivingcars.Onlyjustoveraquarter(26 per cent)ofVictorians would feel safesharing the road with self-driving cars, down from athird (34 per cent) in 2022; and,

-Two thirds(62 per cent) of Victorians support Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS) technology being introduced as astandard vehicle safety feature.

Slowdown aroundschools

By AIDAN KNIGHT

ATRARALGON resident has expressed concern surrounding the speed at which motorists are travellingwhenpassingthrough schoolzones, calling for drivers to take responsibility.

This concern wasraised the same week authorities issuedastate-wide call for safer drivinghabits on Victorian roads, in anew campaign titled 'Break the Habit' Victoria Police, Crime Stoppersand the Transport Accident Commission are all workinginconjunction witheach other to reducethe alarming number of high-speedbehaviours contributingtoaccidents and fatalities on roads.

“This campaign is atimely reminder to slow down and Brake the Habit before you get caught or someone you careaboutisseriously injured,” CrimeStoppers ChiefExecutive, Stella Smith said Speeding is the leading behaviour authorities aim to reduce through this campaign, as it contributes to 30 per cent of fatal crashesand aquarterofthe serious injurycollisions across Victoria

The concerned Traralgon resident, who wished to remain anonymous, echoed the urgency of the campaign,detailingalarmingspeedsonroads past Traralgon College, St Paul’s Anglican Grammar,

Photo: File

and Lavalla Catholic School during school hours.

“Very fewmotorists are travelling at or below [40 km/h]…Grubb Avenue is theworst forblatant speeding,” they said.

“It is very concerning that many of the people flaunting the rulesare parents dropping off their children.”

This is coupledwith the long-running safety concern forstudents.

TheExpress explores this topic almostannually, withjournalists filing previous reports datingback to July 2023, telling of inadequateschool crossings in schoolzones where speeding wasreportedly rife.

Whilecrossingand road maintenanceremains a council issue,driversare asked to remainconscious of their speeds in these areas, as there doesn’t have to be aspeed bump for motorists to need to slow down.

“Ifyou witnessdangerous behaviour on our roads, you can report it to CrimeStoppers Victoria,” Ms Smith said

“You can include dashcam footage or other supportingvideosand images,whichcan be uploaded whenmaking an online report.”

More information about the Brakethe Habit campaign is available at: www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

Council Beat with Aidan Knight

ComGamessupportfunding passed

LATROBE City Council's May meeting (held Monday, May 26) at Kernot Hall, saw the gallery witness the discussion, passing and amendment of motions regarding infrastructure and community projects, ways to tackle the current rates of crime and litter across Latrobe City, and governance rules within council.

Morwell River Ward Councillor, Tracie Lund was on leave of absence following the death of her husband, while Jeeralang Ward Councillor, Joanne Campbell was an apology.

The meeting saw no urgent business, and acknowledgements were extended to Volunteers Week, Morwell Bowling Club, the Conference of the Birds, and the public response to the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund.

Community Connectors Program

COUNCILLORS discussed the implementation of theCommunity Connectors program followingthe Morwell CBD Community Safety report presented at the February meeting, which saw the writing of advocacy letters to the Minister for Police and the Attorney General, due to the rising crime rates in Morwelland the subsequent negative impact on thetown's businesses.

Cr Morgan emphasised the importance of "letting Morwell know we care", while Cr Gibson's view was that amore effective program could be presented following discussions she had had as deputy mayor, alongside mayor, Dale Harrimanwith the Minister for Police the week before.

Tyers Ward Cr DarrenHowe argued that "we cannot police away our problems", arguing for the motion, while Budgeree Ward Cr Leanne Potter spoke in support, highlighting theproposed program's existing success in the city of Frankston. Aftermuch discussion, council agreed to make an amendment to the motion, in which they would revisit the program'spotential if things did not improve by the September meeting -which was passed unanimously.

Litterreduction

COUNICL unanimously approved measure to reduce litter in public spaces, with Cr Gibson in particular noting her frustration in requiring the permission of VicRoads to be able to organise cleanup efforts in many instances, andCrBarnesmade his voice heard for one of few instances that night to acknowledgethe positiveimpact of volunteer groups working in litter reduction as of late.

Youth InfrastructurePlan

AMOTIONwas put forward to pass the current draft of the YouthInfrastructure Plan, aiming to direct money at developing arange of outdoor recreational spaces for creative spaces to support the wellbeing of those in Latrobe City.

Following communityconsultation,the draft planwas presented to councilatthe December 2024 meeting seeking endorsement, and saw submissions from the Morwell Historical Society and Latrobe Valley Hockey Association, before it was deferred to alater meeting.

The motion was amended afterNewborough Ward Councillor, Sharon Gibson raised concerns relating to the contents of the plan, citing incorrect classification of Newborough as a“small town”.

Cr Gibson moved an alternative motion which saw Yallourn Ward Councillor, Steph Morgan support the further deferral of the draft plan, stating she “would love to see the project complete, but it needs to be done right”.

The amended motion was carried unanimously.

Council supportpackage

THE secondroundofthe Council Support Package funding submission, relating to the state government's redirection of funds after the decision to not go aheadwith hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, into regional hubs where the events were planned to be held, was passed without opposition.

The submission details $895,000 of investment

into the upgrade of multiple sporting reserves across Traralgon,Morwell and Moe (Ted Summerton Reserve beingthe most prominently discussed), internal volunteer management funding, and the constructionofnew public toilet facilities within Churchill. The last of which was noted by Cr Potter to be an issue of great importance to residents she had heard personally from.

Statutoryplanning

THE decision to approvethe Delegation to Members of Council to remove limitation of who can approve planning permits was passed unanimously. This enables council officers to now make decisions on planning permits under Section 61 of the Planning and Environment Act, without needing approval from the chiefexecutive, which waspreviously required for permits with one to five objectors.

Cr Pugsley commented that the passing of this motion would benefit the community, as it enabled "quicker council decisions" and more efficient meetings.

TedSummerton Reserve redevelopment

CONVERSATIONreturned to Ted Summerton Reserve, underthe chief executive’s proposed delegation to award contracts for more extensive works to be done on the reserve, under the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Councilapproved this, and were very keen to keep the project on schedule of it’s current timeline.

Electric vehiclecharging

COUNCILLORS Morgan and Moe Ward Cr Adele Pugsley spoke in favour of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on Council Land Policy, an existing framework to guide counciltoinstall a coordinated EV infrastructure plan across Latrobe City, in line with the 1.45 per cent rise of EVs in new car sales over the last year, now making up

nearly 10 per cent of the overall market, as well as increasing requests from residents.

There was previously no policy in place to consider theserequests, Cr Morgan tellingcouncil these come from both users and businesses in the Latrobe City, and that it "puts us in agood space for futureproofing".

Cr Pugsley agreed with Cr Morgan, saying she "wants to see the city remain innovative and sustainable".

Councilwillnow make this policy availableon the Latrobe City Council website.

Governance rules

CR Gibson moved an alt to the officer's recommendationthat council does not changerules relating to how petitions are used and collected from residents to gauge public opinion on issues of council's attention.

Council had previously collected data via public consultation,that saw 48 people send in valid submissions pertaining to whether or not restrictions should be lifted on petitions from council.

The proposed changes would remove the word/ pagelimitsonp etitions and allo wfor more e-petition platforms to be used, one such mentioned platform in the meeting being 'Change.org'.

Out of the 48 submissions,36opposed the changes, an overwhelming responseCrPottersaid needed to be heeded.She sawthe alternative as "means of silencing the community", emphasising that resident input is not performative and to ignore it would be "eroding democratic processes".

Cr Howe sided with Potter, saying it's hard to argue with these kind of results, while Cr Morgan statedshe saw little point in askingthe community what they want only to ignore it.

The motion was howevercarried, with only councillors Potter, Morgan and Howe opposing.

Coalition is back, Darren Chester promoted

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

THE Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to renew their federal coalition agreement, aweek after Nationals leader David Littleproud announced his party would end the agreement. The new shadow cabinetannouncedbyMr Littleproud of new Liberal leader Sussan Ley after the coalition was renewed, with Member for Gippsland Darren Chester now theshadow veterans affairs minister.

Before the recent election, Mr Chester was shadow minister for regional education, and regionaldevelopment, localgovernment and territories.

The coalition was restored after the Liberal Party agreed in principle not to include four policies— nuclearpower, aregional Australiafuture fund, break-up powersfor the supermarketsector and better mobile coverage in therural areas —in asweeping review of the coalition's election loss. Promoted to the inner shadow ministry, the

announcement seesMrChester return to aportfolio for whichheserved as aminister underprime ministers Malcolm Turnbull andScott Morrison.

“It was the greatest honour of my working life to represent veterans and defence personnel within the ministry, and Irecognise it is one of the portfolioswhere you can actually make a difference and sometimessavepeople’s lives,” Mr Chester said.

“Our veterans and their families have helped to keep us safe and protected the freedoms we all enjoy today, and in return, we need to provide assistance, if it’s required, once they have leftthe defence force.

“Wherever possible, Iwill be working in a bipartisanmannerinthe interestsofthe men and women who haveserved because support for our veterans should be above day-to-day politics."

Mr Chester said he was "honoured and excited" to be returning to amore senior role in the coalition.

“It is achallengingtimeinour nation’s history, and the conversationswewillneed to have in shadow cabinet will require maturity, common sense and apractical understandingofhow government decisions can impact the livesof everyday families in our cities and regional areas,”

Mr Chester said.

“We need to quickly learn the lessons from the federal election result and unite as acoalition to holdthe government to account,inthe interests of the people who send us to Canberra to represent them.

“All of the issues that existed prior to the election remain areasofconcern for Australians. Everything from cost of living, increased crime, crumbling infrastructure, poor access to critical services and global uncertainty will require clearthinking and decisive action.”

Meanwh il e, the Au str alia nE lect ora l Commission has completed the count for the election of six Senators for Victoria.

Labor won three of the positions,with Raff Ciccone and Jess Walsh re-elected, and Michelle Ananda-Rajah,whose lower houseseat of Higgins was abolished, to take up aseatinthe upper house of parliament when the next Senate term begins July 1.

LiberalsJames Patterson and Jane Hume and the Greens' Steph Hogkins-May were also re-elected.

The declaration of the poll for the Victoria Senate was held on Friday.

Each state is represented by 12 Senators, who serve six-year terms, with the two territories having two Senators each, with their terms the same as those in the House of Representatives.

Vic tori a's rema ining six Sen ato rs, Lis a Darmanin, Jana Stewart (both Labor), Sarah Henderson (Li beral), Bridget McKenzie (Nationals), LidiaThorpe (independent) and Ralph Babet (United Australia) will be up for re-election at the next federal election.

Elevated awareness

VICTORIANS are being reminded to be vigilant, with poisonous mushrooms becoming present in the community as the weather becomes wetter and cooler.

Victorian Chief Health Officer, Dr Christian McGrathisencouragingVictorians to be on the lookout for wild mushrooms growinginhome gardens and publicly accessible areas.

Poisonous mushrooms including death cap mushrooms and yellow-staining mushrooms become more evident in Victoria at this time of year, and initial symptoms of poisoning can include stomach pains, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Dr McGrath saiditwas importanttoremove anywildmushrooms growing in home gardens to avoid young children and pets coming into any contact with them.

“Adults and children should not touch wild mushrooms with their bare hands, let alone eat them,and animals should be kept well away from them,” Dr McGrath said.

“Anyone who collects and consumes wild mushrooms of unknown species is putting themselves at risk of potential poisoning and serious illness. Consuming adeath cap mushroom can be fatal.” With no home test available to distinguish safe and edible mushrooms from poisonousmushrooms, it is recommended to only eat mushrooms bought from the supermarket, greengrocer or another reputable source.

“Unless you are an expert, do not pick and eat wild mushrooms.” Dr McGrath said.

Wildmushroomsgrowing in home gardens should onlyberemoved by wearing gloves, carefully placing them in abag and disposing of them in a closed general waste (landfill) rubbish bin.

If you or anyone in your care may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, do not wait for symptoms to occur. Call the Victorian Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 (24 hours aday, seven days aweek) for appropriate advice. If aperson has trouble breathing, collapsed, is having afit or is suffering an anaphylactic reaction, immediately call 000 for an ambulance. Do not call the Victorian Poisons Information Centre in an emergency. If your pet has ingested awild mushroom, contact the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 869 738 for advice.

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By AIDAN KNIGHT

THE Mirboo North &District Community Bank has recently acquired asculpture from local artist and town identity Peter Cook, in wake of the Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition 2025.

sculpture. Before eventhat,hewas an industrial electrician, spending muchofhis life on oil rigs, where he sourced much of his knowledge and ability of metalwork thatheutilises in many of his sculptures today.

First

The sculpture, agiant-sized dandelion, is made from a10pin bowling ball, electric fence cable, a car axle, and alength of steel.

The Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition (GSE) was founded in 2017 by nationally celebrated artist Nicole Allen, who had relocated to Yinnar South fromthe MorningtonPeninsula, after“literally throwing adart at amap andgoing where it landed”.

The GSE is abiennialevent that takes the form of afestival more than aconventional exhibition. It sees morethan130 sculpturesfromsomeof Australia’s most talented creators put on display for aseven week period in the centre of the town, celebrating both thegreat art and the community of the area and boosting the economy of the small town.

The fifthiteration of the GSE took place from March 9toApril 25, and saw disciplinaries utilising ceramics, steel, wood, stone, and even bronze, into one-off pieces available to the public for the seven-week window.

Nicole’s vision was to transform atown into a place of “sculpture culture”for aperiod of time, while also increasing tourism within the area, as it attracts the best and brightest in interior and exterior design each year it’s held.

Peter’s sculpture scored second placeinthe people’s choice award, and as aresult was acquired by the CommunityBanktobemadea permanent fixtureinthe township of Yinnar.

Peter is knownthroughoutthe Latrobe Valley for his career as amagician, before he dabbled in

Tony Hanning,another localartist, who has ran manygalleries,workedacross the United Kingdom and America, and is now ajudge for the GSE.

Hanningspoke on the innovativenatureofPeter Cook’s works, telling the Express,“you never know what to expect from him. Ioften check in with him on these big projects he undertakes (for the exhibition) at various stagesofhis process,and you wonder how on earth he’s going to pull off these ideas”.

Cook has no lack of ideas in the creative space, as Hanning confirms he spends the entire two year period between each exhibition chipping away at his entry, often having formulatedthe next concept before the current project is even complete.

“It’s been discussed what his next entry will be, something more interactive thanwhatI’veseen pulled offbefore –itwill be areal doozy in the sculpture world if it works.”

Given his trades background, Cook has aknack for making his works more than just afixed piece of metal–his dandelion piece having the capacity to swivel in the wind on the car axle at it’s base, and lighting up at the head of the artwork, as a sort of abstract street light.

It currentlyresidesdirectly across fromthe YinnarPost Office, but will be given amore permanent location within the town, agreed upon by Cook and the Community Bank, in order to free up space for further GSE pieces.

Once permanentlyfixed, it willjoin adozen or so existing sculptures in the main drag of Yinnar, as the GSE selects one piece each year to installas

WHEN you are unwell,a warm blanket is a must-have.

But for the late Kevin Hogan, the weight of a blanket only added to the physical pain of motor neurone disease (MND).

“Dad was always cold but he couldn’t have too much weight on him becausehis legswouldget sore," Kevin’s daughter, Kelly Bianconi said.

"We couldn’t pack him with lot of blankets so to have one warm blanket meant he wouldn’t need lots of layers."

After Kevin died in June last year, his mates at the Lions Club of Churchill decided to donate money to Latrobe Regional Health’sNicholson RehabilitationUnit to purchase ablanket warmer

The special cabinetsafelyheats blankets to maintain apatient’sbody temperature or promote relaxation and comfort.

Club presidentRobin King said the donation was the club’s way of honouring Kevin’s contribution to the community for almost 30 years.

“Kevin was agreat mate of mine,” Robin said.

atown display, making aunique‘WalkofFame’ of whatiswidely regarded as the GippslandArt Capital

Five thousand votes were cast in the people’s choice award, and more than 30,000 people attended the GSE this year.

Stunning sculpture standstall Fitting

“We were the ‘A Team’ in the barbecue van. Wherever he went, Iwent. Theclubisjust like that, we all bond. Being amechanic, Kevin was the first portofcall if something needed to be fixed If therewas anything going on in the club,hewas ready to help.” “And if there was ablueon, he’dfix it with his senseofhumour,”club member Reg Grisotto added. The Lion sC lub of Ch urc hi ll doesn’t have clubrooms where it can honour past members, so aplaque on the blanket warmer was the next best option.

Just dandy: Ar tist PeterCook and his larger than lifedandelion on displayinYinnar’s main street. Photograph: Aidan Knight

Geese makingthe trip north

CAPE Barron geese from Phillip Island have reached as far as Moe and Morwell, according to awildlife study of the island.

The third update of the Phillip Island Wildlife Plan, which started in August last year as part of aMelbourne University PhD project, said 100 GPS loggers had been attached to the geese. A further 22 geese havebeen tagged withplastic neck collars, with atotal of 200 to be attached this year, the Phillip Island Advertiser reported.

Resultsshowedsomegeesehad travelled almost 100 kilometres fromRhylltoareservoir near Morwell, while others have reached Moe and Yanakie near Wilsons Promontory.

Most movements off Phillip island occur alongthe Bass Coast, between Lang Lang and San Remo. Six even visit French Island regularly, while one was tracked to near Tyabb on the Mornington Peninsula.

Many geese have shown apreference for specific farmers' paddocks, often returning to the same locations many times.

Thestudyfoundthat geese numbers in the past year have totalled 3120 -354 more that the 2023 survey.

VictorianFarmersFederation BassPresident, Bill Cleeland, who has been in the working group since the wildlifeplan's inception, told the Advertiser that progress had been made in

trying to stop the geese damaging agriculture.

"When we first started we cold only get permits to scare and nowweget permits (to cull) relatively quickly for areasonable number," he said.

Nevertheless, geese were continuing to damage pastures and cost money, with aflock of geese equivalent to aflockofsheep in termsoffeed eaten.

"It costs us and other farmers thousands of dollars every year."

Mr Cleeland said geese populations had exploded since Phillip Islandhad become fox-free, while wallabies and increasingly swamphenswere also causing damage to pasturesand tree plantations

"Geese and swamp hens also causeproblems when they poo in water troughs, as they carry bacteriathat can impact lambs and calves, whereas wallabies make it almost impossible to grow trees," he said.

The study,which began in May last year, will run until December 2027.Itisinvestigating the geeses' migratory and territorialbehaviours,which in turn will help clarify their seasonal use of breeding and feeding grounds.

The Wildlife Plan was originally released in 2021 by Phillip Island Nature Parks, BassCoastShire, farmers and the state government. It detailed measures that aimed to balance populationsof Cape Barren geese, wallabies and possums.

Fines handed out for election miss

INFRINGEMENT notices have been sent to Victorianswho either didn’t respond to the VictorianElectoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation or didn’thave avalid reason for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections.

More than 530,000 Victorianswere sent an ‘Apparent failure to vote notice’ by the VEC in February and March. Of those, 15 per cent have been excused for valid reasons.

Peoplewho didnot respond to the ‘Apparent failure to vote notice’, or who did not provide avalid andsufficientexcuse, willbeissuedan infringement of $99.

People who receive an infringement notice must respond within 35 days –byeither paying the fine, requesting an internal review, or electing to go to court.

Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel is urging people who receive an infringement notice to take it seriously.

"The most important thing is that you respond to the notice before the deadline –otherwise, you could be issued apenalty reminder notice, which carries the originalpenaltyplus an additional administration fee," Mr Bluemmel said.

The VEC encourages non-voters who are unsure what to do, or require assistance throughout any stage of the infringementsprocess, to call 1300 551 575, or visit vec.vic.gov.au/voting/fines-and-reviews

Voting in local council elections is compulsory for all enrolled voters in Victoria.

To make sure no onemisses afuture election, theVEC encourages Victorian voters to sign up forVoterAlert, the free SMS and email reminder service.

The service alerted 2.5 million Victorians about key election dates in last year’s local council elections.

To sign up, visit: vec.vic.gov.au/voteralert

Hi, I’m Jeff from TM&H Mitre 10. After 50 years in hardware, gardening has become apassion of mine! Each month, I’ll share simple tips to help you get the most out of your garden. As we head into the cooler months here in Gippsland, it’s the perfect time to talk about fruit trees, specifically, pruning and planting. June is ideal for both, and I’m excited to share that we’ve got abeautiful selection of new fruit trees arriving at TM&H Mitre 10 this month!

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Pruning may sound abit daunting, but it’s one of the best things you can do for ahealthy, productive fruit tree. For most deciduous varieties like apples, pears, and stone fruit, winter pruning encourages fresh spring growth and better fruiting.

Start by removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Aim for an open “vase” shape this allows light and air to reach all parts of the tree, reducing the chance of disease. Keep in mind that generally takes on two year old stock.

Pla ntin gA dvice:

Winter is also prime time for planting bareroot fruit trees. The soil in Gippsland is usually moist and workable at this time, and trees have the chance to settle in before spring. Pick asunny spot with well-draining soil.

Dig ahole twice the width of the root system but no deeper than the roots were in the nursery.

Mix in some compost or organic matter, position the tree so the graft is above ground level, and backfill.

Water in well and mulch around the base just keep the mulch away from the trunk.

Our local climate in Gippsland is ideal for apples, plums, nectarines, and citrus (if given abit of protection from frost). Keep an eye out for our new varieties arriving in-store, we’ve chosen them with Gippsland backyards in mind.

If you’re unsure about pruning or planting, pop in and have achat. We’re always happy to help you get the most from your garden.

Until next time, happy gardening!

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2. What is the capital of Scotland? 3. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?

4. Which Boys Name Is Also The Name Of The Object Ball In Bowls? TWOPOINTERS

5. Whatobject does amalepenguin often gift to afemale penguin to win herover?

6. What does the BBC stand for?

7. Under Muslimdietar yrestrictions,whatisthe name for foodsthat are acceptable under their lifestyle?

8. Adog sweats through which part of its body? THREE POINTER

9. What animal cannot stick out its tongue?

10. Peter Jackson Is Responsible For Directing Which Famous Trilogy?

11. What was Walt Disney afraid of?

12. What are the horns of arhinoceros made of? FOUR POINTER

13. In Which City WasJohn FKennedy Assassinated?

What kind of an animal is known as ahorned toad?

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RSPCA applauds Latrobe Valleyeffort

RSPCA Traralgon Million Paws Walk celebrated one last lap, with around 250 Traralgon locals and 200 furry friends raising more than $7000 to support the fight against animal cruelty in Victoria.

Speaking about the Million Paws Walk, RSPCA Events Manager, Kate Kasby said the day had been an "incredible" finale.

“The support we saw in Traralgonwas incredible, with so many wagging tails!” Ms Kasby said.

“Across the state we’ve seen around 8000 people and over 4000 dogs walking to fight animal cruelty.

“We’d like to extend amassive thankyou to Mrs Barb Webb-Selfand everyone who helped organise the Traralgon Walk, our inspectors who attended, along with the many volunteers who have helped ensure the event ran smoothly.

“We’d especially like to say amassivethank you to everyone from the community –and their furryfriends, who participated in the walks and fundraised for this legacy event.

“While this year’sevent was the last lap,RSPCA Victoria will still help care for some of the states

most vulnerableanimals through RSPCAVictoria’s Community Outreach initiatives such as low-cost vaccination clinics, means tested Healthy Pet Days, pet food banks and more.”

To find out more about RSPCA Victoria, to adopt, foster, reportanimal cruelty, and help support ending cruelty to animals, visit rspcavic.org

 ELSEWHERE,the RSPCA is urging cat owners across the state to rethink letting their cats roam with the launch of anew campaignRethink Roaming -highlighting local risks to cat safety.

While lettingcats roam might seem natural, they’re up to three times more likely to die, can lose up to 10 yearsoff their life, and cat owners who allow their cats to roam face 400 per cent higher vet bills and visits.

RSPCA Victoria Head of Prevention, Rebecca Cook said the campaign prioritised helping people keep their cats safe.

“We knowanimals make our lives better, and we also know Victorians love theircats, but the reality is, allowing them to roam takes years off their lives,” she said.

“From being hit by cars, getting into fights, or catching diseases, the risks are so much greater than people expect.

“It’s why we’ve created this campaign to help cat owners understand the dangers their cat faces and find easy ways to keep them safe and happy at home.

“The majorityofVictorian councils haveorintend to introduce cat containment rules or curfews, but we know keeping your cat safe isn’t simply about locking them indoors; it’s about creating afun, enriching environment where they can live alonger, healthier life and we want to support people doing this.”

RSPCAVictoria’s Rethink Roamingonline tool givescat owners asimple, interactive way to learn aboutthe dangers their cat faces when roaming in their own neighbourhood; get practical tips to transition cats to acontained lifestyle, and explore enrichment ideas to keep indoor cats stimulated andsatisfied.

“In addition to the riskspet catsface, free-roaming felines are also amajor threat to our native wildlife, making this campaign awin for Victorian pets and our environment,” Ms Cook said.

To find out more and try the tool, head to: rethinkroaming.com.au

HarryHook on centre stage

THISlongweekend, local music legend,Harry Hookand old friend Bill Chamberswill perform aone-off showinthe refurbished GlengarryHall.

Both ARIA-nominated songwr iters, Harr y is alongtime protégé and collaboratorofBill Chambers, and theyare looking forwardtoreunitingtoperformamix of old and newcountrymusic forlocal audiences

Thesmall butmightynot-for-profit group,Live in the Glen, has been putting on high-qualitylive music shows in the hall forthe local community forthree years.

Harr yHookisRealwas theirsecond show, and the group has been looking forwardtohis returneversince

In bet ween, the hall has hosted music of all genres,never failing to satisfy their audience

regardless of size. In the past year,therehas been five sell out shows,includingthe PierceBrothers, who claimed to have “the best night of their lives” Contemporarymusic meetscountryhospitalityat The Glen, wherelocal volunteerscreateafriendly, welcoming atmospherefromthe moment they checktickets.Audience membersare invited to arrivebeforethe showtoenjoyfood from the barbecue,orbring their ownsnacks and drinks to graze while listening to the world-class acoustics Harr yHookand Bill Chambers will playthis Sunday(June 8) from 7pm. Communitybarbecue from 5pm and local suppor ting ar tists from 6pm. Join foranight that promises grit, grace and ever ything in bet ween, by bookingtickets at: liveintheglen.org. au or fo llowt he group on Facebook and Instagram.

Great turnout: RSPCAInspectors at Traralgon’s Million Paws Walk. Photograph supplied

Music: Cowwarr ar tist, Harr yHook willperform in Glengarr ythis Sunday. Photograph supplied

Take an interest in our local issues

AFTER reading last week's issue of the Express, Iwas more than alittle bemused to read the first article appearing in ‘Community Corner’ titled'Fungi ramble'.

Considering what is happeninginone of ourlocal law courts at themoment, the article was very topical and I’m sure will be of interest to some readers.

Let’s hope the ‘ramble’ will be educationalfor people to assist in the identification and possible dangers of some types of fungi.

Dianne Brown Morwell

Once and forall

MR DUCK, ('Collins or Webster's', LVE Opinion, 28/05) your repetitive quackery is growingtiresome, so for the third and final time Iwill explain why political candidates like Deb Leonard of the Teals in 2025, was not an independent.

Hopefully this final definition will assist you to comprehend the distinctionbetween an independent candidate and an endorsedand fundedmember of the Teals political organisation.

Please referthe following definition:"In a parliamentary context, 'independent' refers to a Member of Parliament (MP) who is not affiliated with any political party."

In the recent federal election, Ms Leonard, like some 35 other candidateswere approached, recruited, funded and marketed as Tealsor alleged community candidates, etc. Their 'undeniable affiliation' was clearly defined, financed and administered by Simon Holmes aCourt's Climate 200, Get Up and local volunteers.

Teals like Monique Ryan in Kooyong or Zoe Daniel in Goldstien were elected to Parliament in 2022. Among those Teals on the Parliamentary crossbenches were pre-existing Independents like Rebekha Sharkie in Mayo or Helen Haines in Indi. The latter two were in Parliament many years before the Teals came into existence!

Mr Duck, your disrespectand disparaging comments are offensive. In your verbiage toward myself you used terms like irrelevant and obsessive, essentially because of my differing point of view to yours.

Firstly my relevance, for the past 16 years, has virtually been in your face!

Locally Iled the case for the "No" vote in the 1999 Referendum on aRepublic. In 2010, whilst living in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Iguidedthe Liberal Party to an unexpected victory in the state election.In2019, Imasterminded an extraordinary federal election win for Scott Morrison by publicly prosecuting Bill Shorten in the media over his proposed Retirees Tax, and in 2023 successfully argued the 'No' case against the Indigenous Voice Referendum that threatened the Australian Constitution.

Mr Duck, what you confuse as obsessive is in reality ajustifiable and honourable commitment to the truth!

Thomas Quinn Moe

Please Explain Party

IN the Wednesday, May 21 issue of The Express, editorLiam Durkinpublishedaletter fromme called 'The Pauline Hanson Delusion', discussing my view that Ms Hanson’s party is asideshow based on the federal election resultsgained by her localcandidate Mr Greg Hansford

On Monday,May 26 Isubmitted aquestion to the Latrobe City Council meetingaskingabout the costs to us ratepayers of Mr Hansford’s failed foray into potentially expensive litigationbefore VCAT to force arecount of the council election in the Yallourn Ward of Latrobe City Council. Importantly, my question did not speculate on the actual amount of the costs burden on us ratepayers or mention his name.

The council actingchief executive advised any costs to the ratepayersofthe legal case would be included in the pending fee for service by the Victorian Electoral Commission, who ran the election for council.

After the council meeting, Mr Hansford posted on his Facebook page that Iwould be named and shamed on Gippsland FM communityradio the next morning, specifically mentioning my letter published in the Express by Mr Durkin.

On Tuesday, May 27 Igot both barrels over the airbyMrHansford on Gippsland FM, including ashocking demand Iring him on air presumably to be humiliated by him, an experienced operator. In ademocracy like ours,letters to the paper and questions to our elected councillors are the outworkings of free speech which is not confined to community FM radio political spruikers.

Media laws in Australia state that the responsibility for editorial content in newspapers rests with

the editors, in this case the Express' Mr Durkin. If Gippsland FM community radio is in the business of naming and shaming people over lettersin thelocal paper, they should name and shame Mr Durkin at the Express.

Phillip Edwards Hazelwood South

Signed up

I'M pleased to announce that after along, drawnout battle with Latrobe City Council, we finally have achange to petitioning rules.

Before now if you sent achange.orgpetition with hundreds or thousands of signatures to Latrobe City Council it wouldn’t be accepted. If you wanted to create an online petition, you first had to send through arequest to Latrobe City Council which could be rejected before apetition on their councilrunfacility was ever made.

These rules were so restrictive that Latrobe City was the only council in Victoria that refused third-party e-petitions.

Not everyone was in favour of removingthese restrictions. There has been aconsiderableamount of opposition from asmall online group of anonymous people who are believed to have infiltrated the community consultation process.

This wasrather easy to do because while you need to provide your full name, address, email address, and phone number and show your licence just to sit and watch acouncil meeting,all you need to give to ‘have your say’ is afake name and email.

The interim Latrobe City chief executive acknowledged during the meeting that "it’s not possible to fully confirm these submissions” after Isubmitted aquestion raising concerns with this process.

It was no surprise that Budgeree Ward Councillor, Leanne Potter and YallournWardCouncillor, StephanieMorgan objected to thesechanges considering they were bothactive participants in this same online group of anonymous profiles. Theyalsorebutted the concernssurrounding fake names infiltrating the feedback process.

The hypocrisy shone through when Councillor Pottersostaunchlyopposed our righttosubmit third-party petitions to council but only last year shared her own change.org petition and encouraged people to sign.

It’s perplexing that these councillors, including Tyers Ward Councillor, Darren Howe would be so opposed to us having the freedom to send through online petitions. Allother methods: paper petitions and the council-run e-petition platform are still available to use. These changes are only an expansion of what’s alreadyinplace, so thereisno good argument for why we can't submit our own third-party e-petition.

So we are left wondering:why were these councillors fighting to restrict our democratic freedom?

Iwant to thankcouncillors Dale Harriman, David Barnes, Adele Pugsley and SharronGibson whovoted through these changes and gave us all alittle more freedom to be heard.

Awin for the people.

They also had no rebuttal against the concerns surrounding fake names infiltrating the feedback process.

Taylah Ling Churchill

Reality bites

PATRICIA Correa's delusional offering('Labor lessons',LVE Opinion,28/05), succinctly encapsulates, not only why the Coalition lost the recent federal election, but why they are destined to stay in the wilderness for avery long time.

Patricia, those who chose not to vote for the Coalition were not motivated to personally insult fellow voters, as you imagine, "I was one of many who were ignored by thosewho believed the promises of the Labor Party".

But you, with an unwarranted smugness in the circumstances, "they will learn", and certainly Senator Jane Hume, "Liberal valuesare very much Australia's values,and Idon'tthink Australia understands that anymore", and other conservatives, may never learn.

Australians didn't just understand Liberal values -they rejected them en masse, as evidenced by the party's historic loss of seats.From unlawful policies to broken promises, and ashameful campaign based on reflex negativity,incorporatingfear, loathing and sheer narcissism, as is evidenced by aplethora of correspondents to this newspaper.

Furthermore, Patricia, looking at the "scoreboard", we see One Nation: zero seats in the House of Reps, indicating it is indeed a"sideshow", and if Clive Palmer is the answer, then surely it's the wrong question, and the "Teals": nine seats, so Mr Holmes aCourtwould hardly believe he has "wastedhis money", unlike the execrableClive

Palmer, nor would he believe "the Teals rose from wherever" only because of him.

Truly, the only hope for conservatives now is to get agriponreality, but that would seem along way off.

John Duck Trafalgar Silence is taxing FINALLY, some costs of renewable transmission lines.

The Centre for Independent Studies states that the cost of overhead transmission line projects has surged by up to 55 per cent, with the cost of substations rising by 35 per cent to acurrent total of $20 billion, resulting in increased power prices. HomeLink and Project Energy Connect in NSW has resulted in the cost of power in NSW rising by an average of 10 per cent to between $155-$228.

Nice one, Mr Bowen, or should Isay,Sgt Schultz.

Oh, and let's not forget federal Labor's proposed super tax that the Albanese government are considering, no doubt with the support of the Greens.

Speaking of taxes, in Victoria, the Allen government is increasing the Fire Services Levy, stating that it will pay for new fire trucks. Really? One can only imaginehow many firetrucks they could have bought if we still had our AAA credit rating and did not see more than $20 million to $24 million in interest going out the door every day and $1.8 millionevery day for the desalination plant. Ithink allthese increases will be headed for the Suburban Rail Loop and not new fire trucks.

Perhaps the "Voice of Eastern Victoria", Harriet Shing, couldcorrect me and tell us all whatthe SRLiscosting Victorians.

Now there are laws to stop the sale of machetes, and anew law in September that willresult in jail termsand heavy fines due to the recent incident in the Melbourne suburb of Northland.

Howwillthis be possible when the same government hascut thePolice budget by $50 million, cut $30 million from Victoria courts and a53per cent reduction in court-related capital expenditure of $169 million?

Australians must love more taxes, more energy priceincreases, cuts to Victoria's Police budget, cuts to Victoria's courts and the inevitable increase in crime.

Roll on November 2026, right voters?

Brian Mawhinney

Traralgon

Nuclear nowirrelevant

IN continuing to promote nuclear, the Nationals (indeed, allnuclear proponents)are ignoring some harsh realities.

Harsh realityNumber 1isthat, politically, nuclear is adead duck for the next six years. Deep in their hearts,the Coalitionknows that the chances of them clawing back usable power in three years’ time are very low. So, it is avery dead duck indeed.

Harsh reality Number 2isthat their timetable for nuclear has now been pushed back by another six years. Injecting adose of practicality into their current unrealistic deploymenttimeframe, nuclear will not hit the grid before 2045 at the earliest.

HarshrealityNumber 3isthat, by then, we will havesubstantially addressed, in one way or another, the transition away fromcoal and will have made substantial progress on emissions reduction and decarbonisation.

Harsh reality Number4isthat the nation is already well down the pathtodoing thisvia renewable energy sources andstorage technologies, backed up with small amounts of gas.

Harsh reality Number 5(and this is for all Australians) is that we have past the point of no return with this strategy and mustnow see it through.

Harshreality Number 6isthat, by the time nuclear arrives,Australia will not need it and it cannotbemadetofit into the grid without massive damage to investor confidence.

Harsh reality Number 7isthat no one has been able to explain,let alone prove that new build nuclear energy willprovide cheaper electricity than other sources, especially renewables. Don't spout slogans, show me your calculations!

The harshest reality of all is that nuclear is now irrelevanttoAustralia's energy system for the next 25 years.

So,tothose who are pro-nuclear, please turn your attention to explaining how you will address Australia's energy and emissions issues over the next five to 15 years. If you don't start doing that soon, Isay "enjoy the wilderness".

John Gwyther Coongulla

Nuclear marathon

AUSTRALIA isn’t just falling behind -we’re not even in the race.

Last week US President Trump committedto

quadruplingAmerica’snuclear power capacity by 2050, signing araft of executive orders to supercharge “the American nuclear renaissance”. ChrisWright, Secretary of the US Department of Energy, said America's nuclear energy industry had been stymied by red tape and outdated government policies, but "the American nuclear renaissance is finally here".

TheUSalready has 94 nuclearreactors which account for about one fifth of the nation’s energy. These executive orders will see 10 new large nuclear reactors under construction by 2030. But while the world’s biggestsuperpower recognises nuclear power as an important part of its energyambitions, it’s still banned in Australia. We can change this. The case for nuclear power in Australia has never been stronger. All we lack is the kind of political willondisplay acrossthe world as governments increasinglyrealiseit’sthe only waytomeet rising electricity demands whilst keeping power prices affordable and decarbonising.

Atotal of 32 countries have nuclear power. Fifty countries are consideringadding it to their mix, which is why it’s crucial that we -the largest pronuclear advocacy movementinAustralia-maintain our momentum at this critical time.

Withthe Liberals reaffirmingtheir commitment to nuclear energy, the Labor government is facing increasing pressure to ditch the ban on Australian nuclear. Such wins don’t happen overnight -they are the result of sustained pressure by thousands of Australians who are keeping the fight going by backing Nuclear for Australia until we win. We are not backing down -weare doubling down.

Will Shackel

Founder of Nuclear for Australia

Cononmic doom

TAKE the eout of economy and you end up with acon-onomy, which is exactly whatAustralians currently has.

The truth is that despite all the climate change fearmongering and Soviet-style propaganda from our so-called leaders,you can't changethe forensic fact that the dramatic fall in living standards we arecurrently experiencing (plus the closures of an unprecedented 30,000 small and medium-sized Australian businesses in the last three years) is inextricably linked to high electricity costs which are, in turn, completelydue to decarbonisation and the resultant insane and ideological pursuit of net-zero.Piercing the obfuscation further, the deluded Laborcon-artists who are wastingbillions of taxpayer dollars (subsidies) propping up unreliablerenewablesatthe delegitimasation of fossilfuels like coal are leading us all to certain "cononomic" doom.

Joseph Lis

Morwell

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MEN’S HEALTH WEEK

Protecting yourselfisprotecting your family

Men’s Health Week serves as avital reminder of the importance of men’s health and encourages communities to supportthe wellbeing of men and boys.

This week goes beyond just physical health—it also shines alight on mental health and emotional wellbeing. It’satime to address the unique health challenges men face in Australia and around the world, and to promote

activities and habits that can benefit their health all year long.

With nationwide events, campaigns, and discussions, Men’sHealth Week sparks awareness and encourages action to improve health outcomes for men and boys.

This year’stheme is

“See Your GP”

The campaign is calling on men to skip the

amateur advice and get professional help. Whether it’sfor aregular check-up or anew concern, the first step is simple: See your GP It’sdesigned to encourage timely check-ups and preventative care, with afocus on reducing avoidable illness through early intervention.

The Challenge

Two-thirds of Australian men put offseeinga doctor when they notice ahealthissue, often trying to manage it themselves or waiting until it worsens. This hesitation means missed chances for early intervention —turning small concerns into bigger,harder-to-treat problems.

The Opportunity

We have achance to shift the conversation and change behaviours. By empowering men to take action sooner,wecan help prevent serious health issues beforethey escalate.

The campaign also highlights key health check-ups men shouldn’tignore:

• Pre-conception health (beforestarting a family)

• Hearthealth (over 45)

• Bowelcancer screening and type 2 diabetes (from age 50)

• Bone density(over 70)

• Prostatecancer risk,particularly from age 50 Topcauses of all deaths among males in Latrobe:

• Coronaryheartdisease (11.9% of all deaths)

• Lung cancer (7.0%)

• Cerebrovascular disease (5.0%)

• Chronic obstructivepulmonarydisease (COPD) (4.8%)

• Prostate cancer (4.7%)

• Suicide accounted for 1.9% of all male deaths. All areconsideredavoidable. Make adifference to you and you families lives by having ahealth check

According to the AMHF 50 men in Australia die per day from preventable causes. That’s around 18,000 ayear!!!

News in

Insight: Confusion has oftensurrounded the pur pose of this platform,whichsits oppositeOld Gippstown. It wasbuilt forthe visit to MoebyPrincess Margaretin1975. Theplatform wasneeded forher to boardthe trainwhich thentravelled back to Melbourne Therehas beeneffor ts over theyearstogiveitsome recognition,but given it is such asimple structureand not in aprominent position,nothinghas ever been forthcoming.

Federation University’sSummer Splendour Event attracted manyinquisitive

Exceptional: Strzelecki Boomerang Trefoil Guild memberswererecognised fortheir ser vice.Pictured is JoySomerville,Chris Thomas,LorraineMurfett, LindayHall,Lynda Hurford, Jill Livingston (stateadvisor), Jear Fear,Wendy Moon, RoxannePur vis (guild president), LindayHar vey(front) ValMcKerihan, Jane Cleverly, BarbaraHandson, Jenny Carroll and DorothySturgess. Photograph supplied

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Interest:

onlookerstothe Churchill campus Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Appreciated: Latrobe Valley Philatelic SocietyPresident, FelixAttard, presents acheque to Morwell RSLPresident,Don Fuller Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Stars: Churchill’s KellyGodfrey wasrecognised forher effortshelping revitalise local hockey, awarded the Phil ShelleyAward at the Gippsland Spor ts Academy’s awards night. Sheispictured with Traralgon Paralympian,EmilyBeecroft OAM. Photograph supplied

Represent: Latrobe CityMayor,Dale Harriman, Senator Raff Ciccone,Latrobe City DeputyMayor,Sharon Gibson and Latrobe CityChiefExecutive, StevePiasente during a trip to Canberraearlier this year.Notethe Collingwood posterinthe background,aren’tall offices similar? Photograph supplied

Balance: Lumen Christi Primar ySchoolChurchill students,Lucyand Anne during the Big WaterWalk Photograph supplied

Voice: LocalGreensMat Morgan(who is alsoacurrentBass Coast Shire Councillor) andTerrence Steele during the Monash campaign trail. Mr Steele ranasthe par ty’s candidate, attracting closetofiveper cent of the vote

Photograph: Aidan Knight

Traralgonstopover on worldwide ride

Housing inquirysits in Latrobe Valley

ACOMMITTEE inquiring into the supply of homes in regional Victoria held apublichearing at Century Inn Traralgon,last month (on Thursday, May 22).

The Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee’s inquiry is looking at the methodsofbuilding homes andthe mixofhousing forms and types in regional Victoria. It’s also examininga range of housing issues including areasinmost need, workforce challenges in the construction industry and accommodation for regional workers in key sectors.

“Gippsland is adynamic and resilient region, known for its strong communityidentity. As the region continues to grow, access to affordable and diverse housing will be essential to support development and attract new opportunitiesfor residentsand businesses alike,” Committee Chair Juliana Addison said.

The Committeeheardfroma range of witnesses, including representatives of Gippsland Homelessness Network, Caravan &Residential Parks Victoria, Parklea Developments, Wilson Property, GippslandFamily Violence Alliance and representatives of Wellington Shire Council and the East Gippsland Shire Council.

Areporttoparliament is due by December 15, 2025.

By KATRINA BRANDON

LOOKING back at the COVID era, people picked up new hobbies.

For (now) 19-year-old Sahil Jha from Kolkata,India,COVID-19 was an educational boom.

Duringhis time locked away at home, Sahilindulged in books. Some books he read were autobiographies about “many greatpeopleacross the globe who did something for the good of society.”

Sahil soon swept over the work of Jagadish 'Jaggi' Vasudev.

Jagadish'Jaggi' Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, is an Indianguruand founder of the Isha Foundation, based in Coimbatore, India.

Accordingtoisha.sadhguru.org, Sadhguru believesthat 87 per centoflife forms on this planet -microbes, worms, insects, birds, animals, human beings, plants, trees, and every other vegetation on Earth -are sustained by an average of 39 inches of topsoil.

Inspired by Sadhguru's message, Sahil joined the 'Save the Soil' movement, and is riding abikeworldwide to raise awareness and get people talkingabout soil. Before starting this journey, Sahil completed a15,000-kilometrepushbike ride across India for the same mission when he was 16-years-old.

Sahil stopped by Traralgon recently.

“I thought, I'll do this on a pushbike across India to raiseawareness about soil,” Sahil told the Express

“After riding about 15,000 kilometres on apushbike across India, which took me about 15 months, Iamdoing this internationally.

“This timestartedfrom Bundaberg in Queensland on March 21, and came all the way down to Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Lakes Entrance, and now to Gippsland and from here to Melbourne, Adelaide,three countries in Asia,12 countries in Europe, the UK and the States.”

they somewhat believe that it could be the end of the generation if there is food insecurity or loss,” he said.

Sahil expressedthat the “younger” generations should be concerned about the environment, as the ongoing issues will affect their future.

“Thereisareasonwhy they putGen Z, Zasthe last alphabetical order, because

Sahil has had conversations with hundreds of eager students, presented at universities and engagedwithfarmers He also aimstoreach abillion followers on social media who are talking about soil and interested in opening up about the topic.

“So it's not just about education, it's about putting this in the backofthe psychology that soil is somethingthat they shouldprioritiseover anythingelse, because I'll tell you one thing, Iwear a t-shirt with the logo, 'Save Soil'.

“When interacting with people, particularly young people, they cannot even

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imagine. How can soil go away? They have heard of climate change or global warming,food insecurity,overpopulation, immigration, housing inflation, and so many other things. However, soil is impacting us on abig level, but people have no clue.”

For more information on the Save Soil movement, go to http://savesoil.org/

To follow Sahil’s journey, visit: https:// www.instagram.com/soilsahiljha/

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday,

Mission: SahilJha from India, is cycling his wayacross the worldwithamission to raiseawareness about the global crisis of soil degradation. He stopped by Traralgon recently, and is pictured outside the GippslandPerforming Arts Centre

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

HOROSCOPES

by Joanne Madeline Moore

June 2- June 8, 2025

your can-do attitude, natural personal authority, network ng sk lls, creative ideas and talent for leadersh p You’re ready, w lling and ab e to work hard and help others Just make sure you are generous and inc usive Encourage fami y members, close friends, work colleagues and community members to pul together and cooperate

Daring, innovative Uranus is visiting your sign for one more month, so make the most of this powerful placement that only happens every 84 years t’s t me for brave Bul s to venture beyond the safety of your home paddock A confident att tude, an adventurous sp rit, and an nquiring m nd w ll take you far in the weeks ahead Be inspired by actress and director Angelina Jo ie (who turns 50 on Wednesday): “Life is a giant adventure, so much to do to see ”

You’re fu l of fantastic ideas as the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter all v sit Gemini, and your sparky energy goes into overdr ve The late-week Mercury/Mars l nk s particularly good for communication, education, qu ck thinking, ntellectual energy, decisive action, bus ness dealings and lively conversations With proact ve Mars charging through your neighbourhood zone, it’s time to introduce yourself to some dynamic new members of your ocal community

When it comes to your career and/or ife direct on, are you feeling uncharacterist cally mpat ent? Saturn (transiting through your professional zone) cautions you to be less hasty and a lot more strategic, as you steer c ear of qu ck-fixes and, instead, p an for the ong-term Good things wil eventually come to clever Crabs who learn to wait As birthday great Prince noted: “Somet mes it takes years for a person to become an overnight success ”

Mighty Mars ( n your sign) boosts confidence and motivation, so it’s time to think b g, espec a ly when it comes to your dreams for the future P uto also helps you power ahead with persona changes that cou d transform your c ose relationships in wonderful ways You must be persistent though! Your mantra for the week is from fellow Leo, actress and producer Lucil e Ball: “Keeping busy and mak ng optimism a way of l fe can restore your fa th in yourself ”

V rgos are clever and capable – but are you confident enough for big t me success? The Sun, Mercury and Jup ter are activat ng your career zone – but you won’t get ahead if you waste time making mountains out of molehi ls Networking is favoured, as you expand your international connect ons A wonderful opportunity s heading in your d rection, but you must grab it when it appears, or it wi l pass you by So, stop overthinking and, instead, start doing!

Six planets ( nclud ng the Sun and your rul ng planet Venus) activate your partnership and aspirat ons zones So, t’s a good time to go on a first date, snuggle up close with your sweetheart or dream up some amb t ous goals for the future Passion and purpose will take you far But Saturn could st r up relationship ssues, and you may feel temporar ly stuck in the past Keep moving forward, Libra – nch by inch and step by step – towards a brand-new day

The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter boost your business brain, and you’ll feel more positive about your financial and professiona future But res st the urge to be precious about possessions and possessive of oved ones Give fam ly and fr ends plenty of freedom to do their own th ng Coup ed Scorpio – resist the temptation to keep a b g secret from your sweetheart Unhapp ly s ngle? Uranus encourages you to look for a partner who is outside your comfort zone

This week lucky Venus makes a lovely l nk with your ru er Jupiter (planet of prosperity, opportun ty and adventure) Which boosts Sag ttarian confidence, char sma and judgement And Lady Luck is po sed to knock on your door – especia ly involving romance, creativity, children or friends Are you ready to et her in? Your motto for the moment s from actress and director Ange ina Jo ie (who turns 50 on Wednesday): “Be brave, be bold, be free ”

Is your domestic space a drab, uninspiring place? W th Saturn and Venus vis t ng your home zone it’s time to get organised as you clean, declutter and redecorate Beautify your surroundings with the addition of pictures, ornaments, new furniture or a ick of paint – plus fresh flowers and uplifting music are a must! Then inv te loved ones around to enjoy the mproved atmosphere Thursday and Fr day favour socialising w th family members and work col eagues

Quirky Aquarians are talented creatures with invent ve, ferti e maginat ons And this week the Sun, Venus and Jupiter are all transiting through your creativ ty zone

So, it’s t me to show the world how fabulously creat ve you can be Dig deep, connect w th your inner muse and express yourself! Be nsp red by music icon (and birthday great) Prince: “To create something from nothing is one of the greatest feel ngs I w sh t upon everybody It’s heaven ”

Venus and Jup ter make a positive ink, so good fortune could come via a family member or a business partner Also, a financ al matter requires a reality check – and much more planning than you original y thought Don’t pull the wool over your eyes and don’t rush Re ax, take your time, and concentrate on the long and winding ourney, rather than just focus ng on the final destination The weekend favours connect ng with like-minded folk in your local commun ty

Anzac St, Moe

EVERYONE would know the origin of the name Anzac Street.

Thenamecame into common use after the 1915 Gallipolicampaign of World War 1.

But what do we know about when and why the Anzac street name came into use?

Anzac Day memorial services started almost immediately after the Gallipoli campaign. The first one in Moe was held at the state school in 1916. The school was then located in what is now Anzac St. Andy Ringin wrote abook on the origin of Moe’s street names, and understood Anzac St was originally called Valley Road. However, asearch of thenewspapers of the early days of Moe did not find astreet named Valley Rd. Perhaps it had not been formallynamedbythe Narracan Shire, as was common at thattime.

Asearch of the Advocate does not comeupwith an Anzac St until December 1923

So whydid it takesolong to namethe street?

In Trafalgar, where the Narracan Shire Council met, they named their Anzac St in 1916.

Was it because the Anzac serviceshad beenheld at the school. If so, why wait until the 1920s?

In 1920,the Moe Anzac memorial was constructed at acost 400 and unveiled on Thursday, December 16 by the highly respected Brigadier General Elliot (nicknamed Pompey Elliot during WW1). The memorial was located at the south end of Anzac St facingwhatisnow the roundabout

overthe railway line. Did the completion of the memorial have anything to do withthe naming of the street?

In 1923, the Advocate newspaper reported that the Moe Welfare League had passed aresolution which stated that, ‘The Secretary was instructed to forward to the Shire Council for approval, names of streets suggested by the meeting as follows: streets running north and south -Kirk, Madeline and Bennett Streets". So in 1923 the suggestion was that the street be called Madeline Street. No reasons were given for the choice of Madeline, so why it was suggested is unknown. The name Madelinedoes not appear to have been used as it doesnot appear in the local newspaper or on maps of Moe

So, did the Narracan Shire Councillors reject the Madeline name and decide to use the Anzac name some time in 1923?

Newspaper reports on council meetings don’t mention adecision to name the street as Anzac St andthe councilrecords for this period were lost in afire.

So furtherresearch is needed to trackdown just when and why AnzacStreet was formally named.

Information and photograph by Moe & District Historical Society.

From the with AIDAN KNIGHT

ARCHIVES

50 years ago

The Express, June 4, 1975

Back to the residents

THE Trades Hall Councilexecutive has made no move on the union blackbans on removalofhousesfrom Yallourn. The secretary of the THC, Mr Peter Nolan, told TheExpress yesterdaythat theexecutive had asked the Central GippslandTrades and Labor Counciltocontinue its investigations. The CGTLC has already surveyed tradesman and sporting bodies in Yallourn, but will now seek the views of other people, Mr Nolan said. “Hopefully, we’ll have a further report from the CGTLC next week. The executive will then see if any further moves need to be made,” he said. The unions also have awork line ban that will stop the SEC coal dredgers from moving closer to the township. It has warnedthat once coal-winning reaches the line, near Hernes Oak, allwork at Yallourn will cease. Mr De Campo saidthat if the unions do not lifttheir bands, soon up to 2000 workers could find themselves unemployed and that Yallourn power station andbriquette workscould be shut down.

30 years ago

The Central Gipps CENTRAL Gippsla

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signedtwo contracts on the weekend to provide management and supervision training to China. Theparticipants are staff from the Chinese Ministry of Electric Power, whohave aworkforce of about 1.5 millions employees.All the training materials will be prepared and then translated into Chinese by Central Gippsland College of TAFE. The training will be delivered at the Wuhan University of Hydraulic and ElectricalEngineering. College managing director David McInnessaid thispilot program would be used as abasis forfurther training by CentralGippsland College of TAFE for the Ministry of Electric Power through its agencies. The negotiation of the contract was facilitated by the college’s membership of the EnergyEducation Australia consortium (EEA),and its close relationship with Monash University Gippsland. “This providesanexample of Gippsland organisations working together to provide more satisfactory outcomes.”

10 years ago

The Express, June 8, 2015 Burglaryatfruit andveg shop

LATROBE Criminal Investigation Unit detectives want to speak to aman in relation to aburglary at Tripodi’s fruit and vegetable shopinApril. Theman wascaptured on CCTV near the vicinity and police believe he may be able to assist them with their enquiries. The burglary occurred between

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Wherever Jack Steele, Liam Moore, DomLittrich and Matt“Falcon”Ford (pictured, from left)go, trouble is bound to follow.Ona mission to embarrass each other not justinpublic settings,but on national television, thisquartet of pranksters areback fora third season of hijinksand humiliation, plus harrowing punishments foranyone who doesn’t follow through. In tonight’spremiere, the lifelong mates put the patience of Sydneyrestaurant dinerstothe test, pose as ballroom dance instructors and find out whether they’vegot what it takes to be aSoccerooinfront of apackedcrowd at Canberra’sGIO Stadium. Like CandidCamerawith achaoticGen Zrefresh, it’sabsolutemayhem.

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Youd have to be made of stone not to shed a tear of joy, sorrow or hope when watching this poignant and powerful reality series highlighting the extraordinary stories of everyday Australians and the power of the piano – an instrument that s helped some participants through their darkest days Hidden away as host Amanda Keller interrogated the public in train stations, shopping centres and markets musical powerhouse Harry Connick Jr and classic concert pianist Andrea Lam have slowly been casting for a concert at Sydney s City Recital Hall – and tonight s the big night With Connick Jr and Lam guiding them, Grace (pictured), John, Stefania, DJ and Vincenzo will share the musical opportunity of a lifetime

WHO DO YOUTHINK YOUARE?

SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Sharp-tongued HardQuizhostand Taskmmaster Australia’styrant-in-chief TomGleeson (ppictured) shares asofter sideinthis genealogicaldeeep dive In search of thehidden truth behind his seemingly “tidy” family history, Gleeson stepsback in n time along hismother’s paternallinetounraveel thecolourful livesofhis four-timesgreatgrandparents, Thomas and Catherine Carpenter.The Gold Logie winner is rarely y at aloss forwords, but doesn’t quite know w what to make of thetrue-crime saga that t unfolds, describing it as “a colonial version n of DaysofOurLives”. Then,Gleeson hunts foranelusiveancestorinVictoria’s Goldfields, following afamily legend that haslongpiquedhis brother’s interest.

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic.(Final, PGa, R) 11.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.(R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family (PG,R) 5.00 ABite To EatWithAlice. (PG) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow. (R)

6.30 ClaireHooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30

8.00 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

8.35 Guy Montgomery’sGuy Mont Spelling Bee. (Return, PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery

9.25 Planet America Hosted by Chas Licciardelloand John Barron

10.00 QI. (Return, Ml)

11.00 ABC Late News 11.15 The Business. (R)

11.35 Anh’s Brush WithFame. (PG,R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia: Spring Special. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 France 24 English News 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.00 GoingPlaces. (PG, R) 10.00 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 11.05 TravellingInThe 1970s. (PGdsv,R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBSNews. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.(R) 3.30 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Plat Du Tour.(R) 4.05 The Cook Up.(R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters AndNumbers. (PGas, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 Farmer Wants AWife (PGal, R) 2.20 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 MastermindAustralia Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The weather creates havoc.

9.35 TheVeil. (Premiere, Malv) Follows two women entangled in ahigh-stakes game of deception as one hunts the other

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 My BrilliantFriend (Mlsv)

12.00 TheWall:The Chateau Murder. (Mlv,R) 12.50 TheWall:The Orchard. (Mals, R) 3.20 Living With TheBoss. (PG, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’sLife In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PG)

7.30 The1%Club. (PGls, R) HostedbyJim Jefferies

8.30 TheFront Bar. (Ml)Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloyand AndyMaher takea lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

11.00 Born To Kill? BTK–Dennis Rader (MA15+av,R)

12.00 Touching Evil. (Premiere, MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Interstellar Ella. 3.50 Kiri And Lou. 4.00 Andy’sDinosaur Adventures. 4.15 PJ Masks. 4.25 Rocket Club 4.40 Ariel. 4.50 Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Pfffirates 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun TheSheep 7.35 Star Wars:Young JediAdventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

10.20 Unruly.(2022, Masv,Danish,Swedish) 12.50pm Suffragette. (2015,Malv) 2.50 Heidi. (2015,PG, German, Swiss German) 4.55 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith 5.50 Bonneville.(2006,PGa) 7.30 Becoming Jane. (2007, PGav,R) 9.45 Emily. (2022, Mas, R) 12.10am Corsage. (2022, Madlns) 2.20 Sisi &I (2023,Mad,German, English, French) 4.50 RBG. (2018,PG)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today 9.00 TodayExtra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy.(PG,R) 1.15 Find My CountryHouse Australia. (R) 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point.(PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 Drew Barrymore.(PGas)

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

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

8.30 TheGrand Tour (Ml) The boys head to Croatia to makeacompletely unscripted film featuringanAudiTTRS.

9.50 Ski Rescue Down Under (PGlm) Aski-jump crash landing triggersanemergency.

10.50 9News Late.

11.20 TheEqualizer (Mv,R)

12.10 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair. (R) 5.00 Today EarlyNews. 5.30 Today.

6.00 DealOrNoDeal. HostedbyGrant Denyer

6.30 TheProject. Alook at the day’snews.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants create acoldmeats sandwich. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mdv) Elsbeth suspects avictim’s twin brother when aWallStreettitan is murdered after givingawayhis fortune 9.40 FBI: International. (Ma) TheFly Team investigates asecretsociety 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 TheProject (R) 12.05 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday,June5

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 StuffThe British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The One That Got Away.(Mal, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.05 ABite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 ClaireHooper’sHouse Of Games. Hosted by ClaireHooper

7.00 ABC News. Alook at the top stories of the day 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs UK. Kevin McCloud meets Tony and Ara, who arehoping to create ahouse all about health and wellbeing.

8.50 Long Lost Family: BornWithout ATrace. (PG) The incredible true story of aman left on the front seat of acar in NorthernIreland.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars:Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 TBA. 10.55 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Songlines On Screen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Road Open. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.29 NITV Weather 7.30 Our Medicine. 8.45 Tribal. 9.35 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC WorldNews Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 2.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 4.00 Plat Du Tour.(R) 4.05 The Cook Up. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: The Other Me. (2021, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by MarcFennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Our Medicine. (Ml) Paramedics carefor aneighbour in Yarrabah.

8.45 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley: Fact And Fiction. (PGa) Lucy Worsley uncovers how Arthur Conan Doyle’slife shaped Sherlock Holmes. 9.45 Sherlock &Daughter (Mav) Sherlock searches for the missing jewels and their connection to the kidnapping of his friends.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv,R)

1.20 Pagan Peak. (Ma, R)

3.15 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.05 Hitler’sTeen Killers. (Mav,R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. WesternBulldogs vHawthorn.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show

Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at all the action from the game.

11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav,R) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus. 1.00 Raines. (Mahv) Ajudge’s wife is found dead.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Airport Australia 24/7. (Premiere, PGad) The airport faces ablackout and aplane has to turnbackshortly after take-off with areported faulty engine. 8.30 Soccer AFC 2026 World Cup vJapan.FromOptus Stadium, Perth. 11.30 10’sLate News. Coverage of news, sport andweather 11.55 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.55 The Project. (R) 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am

WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Ice Maiden. (2024, M) 10.25 The UnXplained. (Return) 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 8.20 Becoming Jane. (2007, PGav) 10.35 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, Mav) 1pm Mystic Pizza. (1988, Mals) 3.00 81/2. (1963, PG, Italian, English, French, German) 5.30 Darling Companion. (2012, PGls) 7.30 The Tender Bar.(2021, Mals) 9.30 Radioactive. (2019, Mavw) 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The YorkshireVet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) Awoman has alife-threatening allergic reaction

8.30 Emergency (Mm, R) Catriona fears atradie might lose his sight after aworkplace accident.

9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (Mam) A20-year-old is critically injured when the car she’sdriving collides with another vehicle,

10.30 Panic 9-1-1. (MA15+av)

11.20 9News Late.

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’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning

Programs. 2pm Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow 3.30 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Newcastle Knights vManly Sea Eagles. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show 11.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer.(1998, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Veronica Mars. 12.30am Below Deck. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Duck Dynasty 4.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 10.30 Late

Friday,June6

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 11.20 Going Places. (R) 11.50 BBC News At Ten. 12.20 ABC WorldNews Tonight. 12.50 PBS News. 1.50 Alone Australia. (M, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 Plat Du Tour.(R) 4.05 The Cook Up. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGadls, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show (PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

new suspect.

9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.05 Guy Montgomery’sGuy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

10.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.40 Father Brown. (PGav,R)

12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.30 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGa, R) An exploration of Malta continues. 9.15 Robson Green’sWeekend Escapes: BarnardCastle– Sara Davies. (R) Robson Green goes gorge walking in Teesdale with former Strictly Come Dancing star Sara Davies. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R) 11.55 Rex In Rome. (Mv,R) 1.45 TheHead. (Malv) 3.45 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The WorldTonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Isadora Moon. 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 Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. Alead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Adelaide vBrisbane Lions. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at all the action from the game.

11.15 GetOn Extra. Alook at the weekend’sbestracing.

11.45 Farmer Wants AWife. (PGal, R) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R) Aman goes into anaphylactic shock.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998, Msl, R) Twopossible lives unfold for apublic relations executive based on whether or not she misses atrain. Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch. 10.30 MOVIE: Me BeforeYou (2016, PGals, R) Emilia Clarke.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7,6) TEN (10, 5) NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv,R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.00 ABite To EatWith Alice. (Final) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. Acouple want to move to the NorthernBeaches.

8.30 Have YouBeen Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show (Ml, R) Celebrities include Pamela Anderson. 10.30 10’sLate News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs 11.30 The Movie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 PatriotBrains. 1.25 Planet A. 2.20 WhereAre YouReally From? 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 News 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 If YouAre The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy 10.15 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm YorkyBilly 2.30

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Sabrina. (1995, PGalv) 8.00 Darling Companion. (2012, PGls) 10.00 Corsage. (2022, Madlns) 12.10pm Emily.(2022, Mas) 2.35 Bonneville. (2006, PGa) 4.15 The Man Who Knew TooLittle. (1997, PGlsv) 5.55 The Final Countdown. (1980, PGalv) 7.50 Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv) 9.30 The 355. (2022, Malv) 11.45 Late Programs.

valleysport

Sporting results from around the Latrobe Valley

Bigfreeze this Saturday

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

MOE Football-Netball Clubwillhost its annual Fight MND round this Saturday (June 7).

The Lions havepartnered with the campaign in recent years, showing their support for the Neale Daniher-led initiative.

Moe footballer Ben Daniher (Neale's son) has been afixture in the Lion's senior team for the last four years.

Patrons are being encouraged to attend Ted Summerton Reserve for the local instalment of Big Freeze, which will see local identities go underthe ice water for the worthy cause from 2pm.

Abumper crowd is expected,with Moe and Warragul football-netball clubs uniting for the effort.

WarragulFNC president, Leigh Sheehanhas connections to the Lions, being apastplayer.

Video messages havealso been received from prominent sportingidentities encouraging people to get along and give generously.

Among themisBilly Brownless, Andrew Gaze, Jonathan Brown and Peter Daicos.

"It's agreat cause, Neale hasbeen ahuge inspiration to us all," Daicos said alongside former Moe FNC president Manny Gelagotis.

"Make sure you get out there as we continue to fight MND."

Moe local and Hawthorn and Richmond premiership player, Barry Rowlings also had a message, as did Warragul's own AFL journalist, Craig Hutchison.

"I had the pleasure of playing with my two brothers, Doc and China at this great club," Rowlings said.

"Next(this) week is avery importantweek when Moe hosts Warragul. Let's all get behind Neale Daniher and his family to raise money to fight this beast."

"I know my old club, Warragul will be very proud to be there at Ted Summerton Reserve to be part of this," Hutchison added.

"We unite off thefield and we competewell on the field, but that all pales into insignificance compared to the chance to raiseawareness and fundraising for this disease."

The familiarBig Freeze beanies will be available to purchase from the club.

Nationally, Big Freeze is nowinto its 11th year.

Held annually on the King's Birthday, the 'Freeze on MND' attracts huge crowds to the MCG for the Melbourne/Collingwood clash.

Neale Daniher AO was named Australian of the Year at this year's awards for his work as co-founder of FightMND.

“Big Freeze 11 is atestament to the strength, compassion and determination of the Australian community," he said.

"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our partners, friendsand the Australian community who have rallied behind this cause.

"Big Freeze11ismore than an event. It’s our signal to the world that the fight to find acure is on.Toeveryone who’s been part of this story, by donating, spreading awareness, or simply donning yourBeanie,thank youfor standing with us.Together we’ll beat the Beast.”

Neale Daniher has been on handtosee a number of Moe games in the past.

Strength: Moe Football-NetballClubwill host its annual FightMND daythisSaturday.

Hats off: Patrons at TedSummerton Reser ve take offtheir beaniesinamarkof respect forNealeDaniher at apreviousMoe Football-Netball Club FightMND day.

Cause: Moefootballer,Ben Daniher has stood proudly as par tofthe team at FightMND File photographs

Gathered: SamKekovich andNeale Daniheramong thecrowd at TedSummerton Reser ve in 2023. Former Morwell local and Socceroo,Archie Thompson is also pictured (yellowtowel) aftergoingunder theicy water.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

SENIORS

Moe consolidates top

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

THE Gippsland League completed Round 7 at the weekend.Three matches featured for thesecond half of the split round for the last lotofgames before winter officially starts.

With the trial of winter now here, teams across the league will be faced with what is traditionally the toughest time of year as the nights get colder and longer.

Time to embrace the grind.

 MOE broke away from Morwell following adour first half.

The Lions consolidated their position further atop the competition ladder, winning 13.14 (92) to 7.6 (48) at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

Such ascore line was befitting of amatch that never reached great heights, with the final44pointmarginaccurately reflecting the gap between the two sides.

As is oftenthe case between an experienced team and one on the rise, the home side stayedinthe contestupuntil themainbreak, before Moe made its move in the third term.

The Lions kicked five goals to two in premiershipquarter, to take what ended up being asafe39point lead at the final change.

Morwell kept Moe honest with consecutive goals in red time, the first coming from Dan Musil running into an unguarded square, and the secondfrom ascrew kick that found thechest of Brandon McDonald.

However, as has beenanunfortunate reality for the Tigers at times this season, skill execution at criticalstagesbecametheir biggest downfall.

Some surely demoral ising passa ges occurred, not least when agoal-side uncontested mark was put down, and the ball then went down the other end for aMoe goal. That passage may well have summed up thedifference in classout on the paddock. WhileMorwell dropped achest mark, Moe playing-coachLeigh Poholke took aonehander and goaled straight after.

League historian Paul Carterhas astatfor just about everything, but it is doubtfuleven he knows the recordfor the most number of dropped chest marks by one team in a senior game.

Morwell may well haveset the recordat the weekend.

Admittedlythe sun got in the eyes of players at times kicking toward the Princes Highway, but that could hardly excuse afew others that were turfed.

Theirony was surely not lost given former Sheffield Shield cricketer, Brad Knowles was spotted at the game, and the man central to creating the Cricket Latrobe Valley league, Tim Darby is aTigers assistant coach.

“Catches win matches”.

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Another dagger wa sf elt when Lions key forward Ben Crocker goaled after the halftime siren, turningwhatwouldhave been a10-pointdeficit intosomething suddenly greater.

Crocker finished with seven goals, including acouple out of the trick bag featuring a snap on the run in the third kicking toward the disused/used depending on what the definition is, mine.

Crocker has kicked seven, eight and eight goals in the last three games. He is the first to do so since Traralgon greatand current Marrons assistant coach, Paul ‘Jumbo’ McCulloch in 1994.

Morwell remained optimistic aroundthe three quarter time huddle, with the words “why can’twe?” muttered in rallying fashion.

McDonald went into the midfield for the finalquarter, following the move of usual key defender Harri McColl forward after halftime.

The former took agood grab and checked hiskick smartly to find the latter at the four minute mark, yetthe resultant set shot went wide.

Afairly non-atmospheric game played out from there,which was somewhat surprising given Morwell wasonly 23 points down after Tyler Hillier nursed through aset shotatthe 10 minute mark.

The non-celebration was perhaps the most telling indication even the home side thought their chances were shot.

Moe capitalised on this, with Crocker marking on the lead two minutes later to snuff out any hopes.

Lionsfavourite Justin Morrowfound Crocker again on the lead with aperfectly weighted pass, before the pair raffled off a goal with Poholke.

The junior Poholke, Myles,showed the mark of what makes the best players in the league stand out, coming through with a flying fist from some distance to prevent a Tiger chain happening.

Myles was best for the winners, followed by Nathan Scagliarini,Ben Daniher, Harry Pepper, Chris Prowse and DeclanKeilty.

The Tigersmay need to thank Sale when the regular season is done, as the Magpies’ upset win over Bairnsdale meant Morwell stayed inside the top five.

AnthonyRosato, who required two jumpers after having his ripped in the first half, was best for Morwell.

Stephen Mills, skipper Aidan Quigley, coach Boyd Bailey, Sam Walsh andJosh Galea also played well.

Galea to his credit recovered well after what would have been atough first half for adifferent reasonwhenakick of his went astray and smashed aspectator’swindscreen.

If it makes him feel any better, this author once totalledsomeone’s car on the gate at Wonthaggi.

Morwell faces adangergame against Sale on the Magpies home deck this weekend.

Moe meanwhilehost Warragul,who will be fresh courtesy of aweek off.

The Gulls employed roughhousetactics against the Lions last year,targetingstar Moe midfielderRileyBaldi, and some interest will surround Moe’s response should there be arepeat.

More than afew eyebrowswereraised last seasonafter Baldi was seemingly left to fight alone, with his twin brother Trent the only other person to fly the flag after getting back on the ground from the interchange.

Moe will hope to haveRiley Baldi available afew more times this season, after he was overlooked in the AFL midseason draft.

 HOW costly will this loss prove for Bairnsdale?

The Redlegs slipped behind in the winloss column after going down to Sale by five points.

The Magpies showed what adifference a win can do for morale, getting up 12.11 (83) to 11.12 (78) at home.

Sale had looked indifferent just before the bye, but have now won two of their last four games. The home side had to overcome afour

goal to one false start, before holding off Bairnsdale in an exciting finish.

The Magpies hadasmanyscoring shots as their opponents in the first term, but registered 1.3 (9) to 4.0 (24).

Sale straightened up from there, and held aseven point lead by three quarter time.

Cooper Whitehill was best for the black and white, while Ashton Wright, Will Leslie, KaneCutler, Shannen Lange and JackLeslie made solid contributions.

Availability certainly helped the Magpies, with Wright playing his first game since Sale’s last win in Round 4, and club legend Jordan Dessent back out on the park.

Sale would have also been pleased to see Cutler in the best in his second year out of under 18s. Cutler did his apprenticeship in the reserves last season, playing 11 games, and has played everysenior game so far this season.

For mer Ri chm ond pla yer De rek Eggmolesse-Smith also returned via the reserves at the weekend.

Jamie Dore kicked five goals for Bairnsdale, while Ricky Tatnell, Cooper Vickery, Will Mitchell, Josh Lando and Oscar Clarke were serviceable.

 NO surprises out at Parrot Park.

Leongatha crushed Drouin by 135 points, 23.19 (157) to 3.4 (22).

Tom Marriott and Justin Pellicano kicked fourgoals each, and were helped along by Luke Bowman, Ben Harding,JackHume and Kim Drew.

About the only talking point to come out of the day happened in the early game, when Flynn Materia fronted up for the Leongatha reserves.

Materia,who won the reserves league goal-kicking last season, defected to Mid Gippsland club Foster in the offseason seeking more senior opportunity.

However, after startingthe year in the seniors, it is understood he had been struggling to hold hisplace, and opted to head backtothe Parrots to playwithmates before clearances closed.

The travelling Hawks battled hard, and ticked off anotherweekcountingdown the days until they can get back on their redeveloped oval.

Kaiden Walmsley, Max Williames, Caleb Quirk, Tom Unferdorben, Kaden Gregg and Zayne Atkins put in honest stints.

As if Drouin’s predicament wasn’t tough enough already, they went into the game withoutSeb Amoroso, who was on VFL duties.

The winless Hawks will hope to get some reward for effort soon, and will entertain thoug hts of vict or ya ga inst Maff ra at Trafalgar this Saturday.

Some sympat hy for Drouin is surely forthcoming.

Most of us who haveplayedfootball for long enough will know how tough it can be when you are in astrugglingside.

Everything is harder when you are in a bad team:you chase more, get tackledmore, get hit harder, and see countless kicks and handballs either go over your head or fall short.

Comparatively, as one local player, having gone from awinless team last season to now playing for atop Gippsland League side simply said: “it’s alot easier.”

Short passes

with Liam Durkin

Irreplaceable

VOLUNTEERSmakethe cogs turn within clubs.

Morwell Football-NetballClub's Peter Mooney was certainly busy at the weekend, filling roles of interchangesteward or team manager from fourths all the way to the seniors.

Mooney would be familiar to many in the electrical trade, and the man himself is still playing cricket for LatrobeCricket Club, and has racked up more than 500 games. His son Michael was namedonthe wing in Morwell'sTeam of the Decade for the 2000s.

Good with the bad

DESPITE only being the start of June, it is clear which teams will be contesting for premierships.

While it is difficult not to daydream of future glory, there is also no escaping just how hard they can be to win.

Boomer Harveyonly won one in more than 400 games, Dustin Fletcher averaged two for his every 200.

Sale's own Scott Pendleburyhas two spread across nearly 20 years.

Even Norm Smith only ever had awinning percentage of 55.

Does it not justreiterate theups and downsofsport if thegreatestcoach of all time only won just over half his matches.

Contrasting premiums

INTERESTING to note in my travels another of the major differences between football and soccer clubs.

Soccer clubs do seem to place agreater emphasis on juniors.

Even at some local clubs the role of junior co-ordinator hasits ownsectiononthe honour board.

Thatisseldom,ifever, seen in football (AFL).

Former Moe United junior and Australian goalkeeper, Teagan Micah still keeps close tabs with her old club, despite leaving the area as a10-year-old.

Robbie Gray left Bairnsdale at the same age, yet the town never claims him (arguably Port Adelaide's greatest player).

Superintendent charm

GREAT win by Mid Gippy battlersToora over premiership fancies MDU at the weekend, although Icouldn't go past the chance to think of aSimpsons quote when looking at the Magpies teamsheet at the weekend.

Toora had former Gold Coast and Frankston VFL player, Riley Stone filling in from AFL Barwon club, Leopold. ThisSimpsons aficionado washoping his entrance was greeted with: "From now on, things are going to very, very different around Toora."

Marvellous Maskiell wins

HORSE RACING

By LIAM DURKIN

FINALLY the phrase 'Maskiell dominated' was a positive for Moe*.

Moe Racing Club hosted apacked 10-card meeting on Sunday.

While local trainers didn’t experience much success, that more so spoke to the quality on display, which includedhorses trained by reigning Caulfield Cup/Everest winner, Ciaron Maher.

To give an ideaofwhatlocal trainers were up against,the Caulfield Cup/Everest doublemade the Maher stable $25 million richer.

Maher won slightly less prizemoney at Moe after taking out the Race 1Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden Plate with Spiral Dream.

Punters were up early in order to fit 10 races in, with the starters gates flung open at 10.32am.

Spiral Dream putina clinical run across1217 metres, leading at both the 800m and 400m mark to win by just under alength.

Trafalgar jockey Jason Maskiell had agood ride on board Fearless Monarch, coming third.

Maskiell enjoyed an even better ride in the Race 6Ladbrokes Quick Multi 0-58 Handicap (2447m), when he took Chocolate Royal to aconvincing win by four-and-a-half lengths.

The four-year-old gelding broke through after showing good form, running second three times in itsprevious five starts for Pat Carey and Harris Walker

The stable won the verynext race,the Race 7

Moe Cup Sunday 16th November 0-58 Handicap (1217m).

Five-year-oldgelding, Gator wasalwaysin control, but gave the stable aheart attackafter seemingly giving the field something to chase, getting home by anose.

Maskiellcompleted ariding doubleinthe Race 8 Solutions Flooring 0-58 Handicap (1217m), taking Burton Street to victory by the best part of three lengths for fellow jockey turned trainer, Patrick Keane.

Moe trainer Darryl Blacksahw’s five-year-old gelding, Hazard AGuess came third.

Moe trainers Paul and TraceyTempleton had reason to be pleased after the Race2 S&S Equipment Hire &Sales Maiden Plate (1628m).

Four-year-old gelding, InfiniteJest again showed good each-way claims to run second, making it his third placing in four runs.

He was narrowly pippedbyTeddyBoy for Claire Patterson.

Traralgon Cupwinning trainer Liam Howley had to settle for third in the Race 4Triangle Trophies 0-58 Handicap (2088m),which waswon by Asternishingfor Rachael Cunningham in blistering fashion by nearly five lengths.

Sale trainer Brent Butcher claimed second in the Race5 Latrobe Electrical 0-58 Handicap (2088m) with Zeusmas, but unfortunately for the Gippslanders it became a‘best of the rest’ affair, as Retrospection won by more than four lengths for Jason Bridgman.

In other races, winners were Knuckle for Eric Musgrove (Race 3, Moe Denture Clinic Maiden

Plate, 2088m), Queen of Taytrona for Dylan Dunn (Race9Harvey Norman Moe 0-58 Handicap, 1628m) and Tight Grip for Nevin Eades (Race 10 Moe Optical 0-58 Handicap, 1628m). Moe Racing Club’s next meeting is Thursday, June 19.

This year’s Moe Cup is Sunday, November 16. *Cade Maskell is aLeongatha footballer and dominated against Moe many times.

Topviewing of the Tigersinaction

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

NOW this is aset-up.

MorwellFootball-Netball Club’s new viewing deck has proven ahit with patrons in the first half of the Gippsland League season. Thedeckisanextension at the frontofthe existing social rooms,giving spectators an elevated view from the forward pocket.

PastTiger players and officialshave quickly made it their own, moving over from the tin shed ‘Legends

Bar’ just next door, sitting near the croquet club.

The Gippsland League features anumberofgreat bars, all home to some parochial characters.

Bairnsdale’s ‘Chook Shed’ sits quaintly in the forward pocketatthe scoreboard end. With the potbellyroaringmost Saturday’s and analogue radio still sitting on top of the bar, it is truly a step back in time.

Sale hasits own version of theAdelaide Oval with the ‘Past PlayersHill’, whileMaffra featuresan extended undercover viewing area, with acorporate box directly above for those lucky enough to gain entry.

Closer to home, Traralgon has the Peter ‘Pud’ Northe Stand, and Moe the famed ‘Can Bar’, both offering vantage around half-forward.

Upon retiring, former Melbourne player David Schwarz said his one want was to stand on the hill at the JunctionOvalwith abeer in handwatching hisold teammates do preseason.

Being apast player must have its perks.

Morwellpastplayersfromthe club’s miracle 1985 premiership gathered last Saturday for their reunion.

Afull wrap of the eventwill feature in next week’s Express.

Productive: Trafalgar jockey Jason Maskiell rode twowinnersatMoe on Sunday Photograph: Racing.com

View: Thenew deckatMorwell Football-Netball Club. Photographs: Liam Durkin Build: Thedeckunder construction in March this year

MID GIPPSLAND

Incredible upsetToora win

FOOTBALL

MID GIPPSLAND BY ROB POPPLESTONE

SPECTATORS across the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League got to witness what many believe will be the Grand Final prelude at the weekend.

Round 8alsoput aspotlight on the fight, pressure and even heartache that continues for more thanahandful of teams trying desperatelytokeep in touchwith thetop half of the ladder.

With twists and turnsatevery corner,most scenarios have been considered,not many however with confidence.

The league takes abreak for the King's Birthdaythis weekend, with astandalone game between Meeniyan Dumbalk United and Fish Creek highlighting.

 FISH CREEK VFOSTER

TWO teams in top form clashed for the expected title of premiership favourite.

Foster arrived at the home of the Kangaroos as the only unbeatensideinthe competition, ready to take on the reigning back-to-back premier.

Aclash worthyofthe big crowdthat attended didn't disappoint, thehomeside winning in the game of the season 7.7 (49) to 7.6 (48).

Fish Creek Coach, Jarrod Walker said it was an arm wrestle.

“A gritty win yesterday. Agenuinearm wrestle all daywithneither teamableto kick back-to-back goals. Both teams defended really well making (it a) low scoring affair andwejust fell on the right side at the final siren,” he said.

It was one of those games -Foster didn’t lose, they just happened to be behind when the final siren sounded.

The Tigers believe they had their chances, and now the most frustrating thing is they mustwaitsome months before theirchance forredemption.

“Just agame that got away unfortunately and agame that we definitely lost from our mistakes rather than they won from playing goodfooty,"Foster Coach, SamDavies said

"High stoppage scrap for alot of the day andwejust failed to execute late which led to turnover or poor decision making. We’ll learn and take alot away from it, but we need to be better in certain areas.

"We need abreak and will take the week off to reset before the next block of games.”

Onlypercentageseparates the top three sides of Fish Creek, Foster and Yinnar, and the impressive and important win on the weekend, as crucial as it was for FishCreek, does little to help predictwhichofthe trioare worthy of premiership favouritism.

 HILLEND VBOOLARRA

COMING off abye the week before, Hill End had time to prepare for avisiting Boolarra side that looked somewhat fragile, given that the Demonshad suffered amonth of defeats after such afast start to the season.

The Rovers, looking for their first win of the season, were out to treat ahometown crowd to something special, and boy, did they get close, falling short by just 13 points, 9.20 (74) to 9.7 (61).

Boolarra assistant coach, Scott Berechree said the team was pleased to get back on the winners list.

“An important win for us todayheading into atwo week break," he said.

"Inaccuracy in front of goal in the second

term where we kicked onegoal seven behinds saw the game absolutely still up for grabs in the second half.

"To Hill End's credit they played the game right out to the final hooter and made us earn the points. Both the Masonboys hit the scoreboard and had plenty of the footy while down back Mason Porykali, Tom Reiske and Daniel Wilsondid agreat job. Bailey Flanaganwas sensational in the ruckand paired well with Tim Potterfor many clearances. The Paul boys (Bayley and Callum), (Ambu) Uliando and (Jesse) Burns had plenty of it for Hill End.”

It was afamiliar story for Hill End unfortunately, with the Rovers within striking distance of claiming their firstvictoryofthe season, only to once againfall agonisingly short.

“We should have, maybe could have won the game really,wehad our chances, got in front, Idon'treally know what to say, it's aclub rebuilding and it won't happen overnight, but we are learning each and every week," Roverscoach,Adrian Burns said.

You wonder how manymore times the Hillmen can go so close and not drop their heads in disappointment, but the Rovers are as honest as the day is long and with just a little more time, their day will surely come.

 NEWBOROUGH VYINNAR

THEBulldogswere under no illusions as to the enormity of the task whenthey welcomed avery good Yinnar side to The Kennel.

The Magpies, as good as they have been in the early part of the year, were coming off successive losses and determined to write some wrongs. They did just that, winning 24.6 (150) to 9.5 (59).

Yinnar Coach Sam McCulloch said it was asolid performance.

“Very happy to get awin on the board after acouple of close losses," he said.

"We came in at quartertime with afive goal lead and managed to build on that every quarter. Pleased withour effortsoverthe course of the game and the way we finished off in front of goal was acredit to the boys.

Newboroughstill has some work to do, something coach Pat Frendo knows.

“Tough day at the office," he said.

"We started the game of really well kicking the first couple but it was quickly downhill from there with Yinnar bouncing back and kicking the next five or six.

"The injury bug continues to plague us at The Kennel, losingthree players in the first quarter and another in the second quarter entering concussionprotocols, leaving us with 17 on the ground for the remainder of thehalf. No rotations in the second half had ourboys absolutely spent.

"Take nothing away from Yinnar, they’re areal class act and genuine flag contenders again this year, well drilled and stacked with talent.

"Get amuch neededweek off to recover and hopefully get afew more before heading to South Gippsland in back-to-back weeks.”

 STONY CREEK VMORWELL EAST

FOR most of the season, there has been an expectationthat Morwell East was going to bounce back into the sort of form that had them as contenders just 12 months ago.

The Hawks knew this was quite possibly their last chance, all that stood before them was aStony Creeksidethat coincidentally was just as desperate as them

The Lions killed off the Hawks'season even beforethe halfway mark of the year with acomprehensive win 12.16 (88) to 4.8 (32) at home.

For Morwell East, the week off cannot come quick enough.

“I'm not sure if and when our season is going to turn around and we start playing some decent footy but the weekend against Stony wasn't it," Hawks coach Paul Henry said.

"A week off now before we startthe backend of our season. Hopefully the week off we can soul search and come up with something. Mirboo North at home is our next game to hopefully start agood run home.”

 THORPDALE VTARWIN

TWO teams that had been as honest and as aggressive as you could hope for clashed at Thorpdale.

Tarwin desperately needed victory to not lose touch with teams abovethem, oneof which happened to be the Blues.

Thorpdale were most certainly prepared, but just could not shake the Sharks, going down 14.17 (101) to 14.7 (91).

As muchasTarwin,enjoyedpossiblytheir best win for the season, the defeat was a tough pill to swallow for Thorpdale.

The Blues led at thefirst and second breaks and by 19 points at three quarter time.

“Disappointing to lose in agame that had a lot of momentum swings," Thorpdale Coach, Daniel Taylor said.

"Themost frustrating thing was giving up two four goal leads throughout the day. We battled to the end but Ifeel the better teamwon on the day so full credit to Tarwin.

"We need to find away to getourselves going when the going gets tough. Our best has shown we can compete and our worst is nowhere near the level.”

 TOORAV MDU

TOORA, coming offafirst-upvictory just aweek ago, welcomed aq uality MDU refreshed from aRound 7bye

The Magpiesknew the jobwas nevergoing to be an easy, but they had the Demons on the backfoot early,and wentalong to the most unlikely of wins, 11.8 (74) to 9.7 (61).

Toora Coach, Jay Acrardi was ecstatic.

“We came up against astrongMDU that are prettypolished with the ball in hand and are aside that set the groundquite well," he said.

"To our boys credit we applied pressure for four quarters and were able to get the game on our terms for periods of the match. The task doesn’t get any easier next up with a game against Foster who are going quite well and are atough team to play on their home deck.”

The win was unexpected for most, but not from those at Toora, the Magpies now with two wins in arow, and dreaming of even bigger and better things ahead.

On the flip side, the losswas adisaster for the Demons, who up until the weekend seemed to be travelling so beautifully. Their fourth place on the MGFNLladder is now looking alittle fragile.

“Disappointing day for us, full credit to Toora, who started the game full of energy and effort and maintained it for four quarters," MDU Coach, Rhett Kelly said.

"We looked like that at stages we were going to get our game going, but Toora was able to respond at every opportunity and deserved the win.”

MIRBOO NORTH HAD THE BYE.

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All set up for Grand Final rematch

NETBALL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE second half of the split round produced excitingresultsinthe Gippsland League.

While the top two in the competition seems to be obvious, otherscan stake acase with handy performances moving forward.

Traralgon already securedasignificant winover Wonthaggi the week prior, as did Warragul over Maffra.

 MUCH expectation came in the Latrobe Valley showdown of Moe and Morwell, but the Lions are still the best, most dominant team going around.

At Morwell Recreation Reserve, Moe rode home comfortably in the end 70 to 48 over the Tigers. Returningtoform in 2025, Morwell entered as the clear third best team through the first six games played, with awin-loss record of 5-1 entering the weekend.

Despite avaliant first quarter from the Tigers, Moe still led 18-13bythe end of the term,and extended that to eight goals by halftime.

While the Tigers kept their hat in the ring as they returned to the court, the Lions had other plans and tallied their highest goal-scoring quarter of the day in a22-10 third term whichwas then subsided with afurther 18-16 final quarter.

Ashlea Mawere top-scored with 48 goals with added support from Georgia Moody (22).

Holly Stephens was grand in defeat for Morwell with 37 majors.

Morwell's cause was not helped by an injury to league medal-winning defender Courtney Garth, while the absenceofshooter Daisy Hill is also being felt.

While the Tigers have an easier matchup ahead of them against Sale away,Moe and Warragul play off in aGrand Final rematch this weekend at Ted Summerton Reserve. Both teams are undefeated up until this point.

In other matches across the Gippsland League, Bairnsdale snuck by the Magpies at Sale Oval by four goals.

After Sale brought the match to within agoal at the end of the third quarter,the Redlegs answered with a14-11 finalterm to hold on. Drouinalsogot anice away win over Leongatha, 55-47.

The Hawks were helped by an 18-7 second quarter

at Leongatha Recreation Reserve to keep them at arm’s length, with Charlize Traumanis dropping 47 goals.

 YINNAR responded after atough loss to Foster with a55-46 victory over Newborough at Northern Reserve in the Mid Gippsland FootballNetball League.

The Magpies did have to work for it, after holding just athree-goal lead at halftime and then three quarter time.

A16-10 fourth quarter was whatgot them through.

Patty McInnes stood up with agame-high 30 goals, followed by Claire Thorburn with 18.

Yinnar movetoa win-loss record of 7-1, while Newborugh slips to 4-3 ahead of atough matchup against Fish Creek after the King’s Birthday long weekend.

After their first win in over two years afew weeks ago, nothing could separate Hill End and Boolarra, drawing 44-all at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve.

Withthe Rovers leadingearly on, the Demons clawed back in the dying minutes to hold on to split the points.

HillEnd’sCourtneyMcWhinney top-scored with 28 goals followed by Boolarra’s Lara Noblett (21).

Morwell East picked up their best win of the season away at Stony Creek.

TheHawks defeated the Lions 56-53 to keep the young side within touching distance of the top six, leading at every turn.

Alice Mills was invaluable with 44 goals for Morwell East.

Tarwin easily dispatched of Thorpdale, 70-37 at ThorpdaleRecreationReserve, while Foster defeated FishCreek, 60-44 at Terrill Park, and Toora squeezed past reigning premier Meeniyan Dumbalk United 39-38 at Toora Recreati on Reserve.

Mirboo North had the bye.

 GORMANDALE continued on their impressive run, defeating TTU 47-45 at Gormandale Recreation Reserve in North Gippsland netball action.

After losing their first two matches of the season, the Tigers have pounced with five straight wins.

Gormandale got the game when it mattered most, despite the Bombers sitting close by thanks to a strong third quarter.

Maddy Dark poured in 38 goals in the Tigers as they moved to fourth on the ladder.

After makingthe GrandFinal last year,Heyfield got off to aslow start to the season, but have responded with three straight wins, the latest againstWoodside, 42-32 at Gordon Street Reserve

Rosedale held on to defeat YYN at George Bates Reserve, 41-40.

The Jets fought hardafter trailing at every stage

through the first three quarters to tie the game late in the piece. Ashot virtually on the siren saved the game for Rosedale, who went home happy. Glengarry aas too good for Cowwarr at Cowwarr Recreation Reserve, winning 54-30. Sale City and Churchill had the bye.

AND

AGRADE: Traralgon 65 def Wonthaggi 44, Warragul

95 def Maffra21, Moe 70 def Morwell 48, Bairnsdale 43 def Sale 39, Drouin 55 def Leongatha 47

BGRADE: Wonthaggi 49 def Traralgon 42, Warragul 54 defMaffra21, Moe 63 def Morwell 46, Sale 46 drew Bairnsdale 46, Leongatha 66 def Drouin 44.

CGRADE: Wonthaggi 35 def Traralgon 28, Warragul 43 defMaffra22, Morwell 50 def Moe 28, Bairnsdale

32 def Sale 29, Leongatha 42 def Drouin 33. 17 AND UNDER: Traralgon 61 def Wonthaggi 18, Maffra30def Warragul 29, Moe 41 def Morwell 30, Bairnsdale 62 def Sale 37,Leongatha 44 def Drouin 39.

15 AND UNDER: Traralgon 73 def Wonthaggi 3, Warragul 42 def Maffra28, Moe 45 def Morwell 15 Sale 45 def Bairnsdale 29, Leongatha 43 def Drouin 36. 13 AND UNDER: Traralgon 51 def Wonthaggi 15, Maffra38def Warragul 10,Moe 39 def Morwell 19,Sale 35 def Bairnsdale 18,Leongatha 58 def Drouin 9.

MID GIPPSLAND -ROUND 8

AGRADE: Tarwin 70 defThorpdale 37,Yinnar 55 def Newborough 46, Morwell East 56 def StonyCreek 53, Foster 60 def Fish Creek 44, Hill End 44 drew Boolarra 44, Toora39def MDU 38, Mirboo Nor th -BYE.

BGRADE: Tarwin 51 defThorpdale 28, Yinnar 43 def Newborough 35, StonyCreek 51 def Morwell East 32, Hill End 42 def Boolarra27, MDU 55 def Toora46, Foster 61 def Fish Creek 49, Mirboo Nor th -BYE.

CGRADE: Tarwin 58 def Thorpdale 13,Yinnar 32 def Newborough 30, Foster 36 def Fish Creek 28, Stony Creek 32 def Morwell East 21, Boolarra45def Hill End 33, MDU 39 def Toora34, Mirboo Nor th -BYE.

DGRADE: Tarwin 52 def Thorpdale 7, Hill End 33 def Boolarra22, Yinnar 42 def Newborough 24, Fish Creek

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Woodside aren’t going away

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

IN the line of fire, certain teams picked up crucial wins in the North Gippsland FootballNetball League at the weekend.

Mid-tier sidestook centre stage during Round8,with the chance to increase chemistry and bolster their finals chances, while ashowdown between second and third took place.

 THAT premiership spirit is alive and well.

Woodside travelled to Heyfield, handling the flying Kangaroos with afourth quarter surge by 34 points.

Out at Gordon Street Reserve, the Wildcats meant business, winning 11.12 (78) to 6.8 (44).

Heyfield entered with the club’s best six-game start to aseason in adecade, and looked to be atough taskathome during the first quarter.

If ever the Kangaroos were truly going to assert themselvesatthis stage of the season and really have onlookers eyeing them as a premiership contender next to Woodside and Traralgon Tyers United -now was the time.

Semblances of that were shown, and Kohen Anderson banged home the first of the last term, bringing the margin back to under agoal.

While that created aspiritwithin the Kangaroos, Woodside trifled all that with an utter demolition in the final 20 minutes.

The Wildcats scored the next and finalfour goals to the siren to secure afive-goal victory, althoughitcouldhavebeen even moreif they'd kicked accurately.

Ethan Stephens was best afield for the winners, followed by Daniel Missen, Chris Witchell, Matt Dyke, Adam Janssen and Cameron Whiteoak.

Woodside now moveagame clearof Heyfieldand are tiedfor first with TTU (albeitthe Wildcatsare still yet to have their bye and the Bombers boast an almighty percentage of 329.56).

Max VanDer Zwart, Jack Christian, Alfie Wojcinski (son of Geelong triplepremiership player and Heyfield-born David Wojcinski in his first game for the club), Kail Hole, MillerEastham and NicholasDinsdale were gallant in defeat.

 AN almighty fright from the Blues.

Responding to aslowstart to the season with threestraight winsbeforetheir Round 8match against Yallourn Yallourn North, Rosedale may haveshown signs to put them above some of the other sides hovering for that fifthspotonthe ladder.

TheJetssnuck home despite alatescare from the Blues,8.10 (58) to 8.6 (54) at George Bates Reserve.

halftime. YYN, despite still holding the lead, knew theyhad to dig deepand were oneman down for the second half with senior games record holder Barrie Burnett side-lined for the remainder of the match.

Whileagain, much likethe second quarter’s antics, astranglefor control was there to be seenand lauded by bothteams, the Jets still controlled the scoreboard with the two goals of the third term to again hold a16-point edge heading into the last.

MacDonald added another for the Jets to extend that margin even further, only for the Blues to respond with two in their own right to bring it back to 10 points.

The YYN coach answered once againto ease the pressure of his side, and despite play becoming even more chippy than it already was, it appeared as though the Jets had done enough to hold on.

YYN found theirfooting by connecting through the corridor as well as at the contest, but their ability to convert specifically in the last half was impressive given Rosedale playing-coach Michael Driscoll sat himself in thefiring line down back.

Driscoll, in only his seventh game for the club, was integral in giving Rosedale a hope at an away win with several difficult intercept marks, and created enough ground for the Blues to pip two last-minute goals, bringing thematch back to four points.

Despite all their work, especially in the second half, the Jets were still in danger of dropping another game.

Rosedale had chances to steal a win with two set shots in the final minute, including one from Mitchell Caruana that kept right, resulting in two behinds.

Through grit and abit of luck, YYN held on to the final siren.

Dylan Bath was abull through themiddle of the ground as best player for the Jets, followed by Lachlan Little, Jai Massese, Dylan Bentley (two goals), Rohan Reid and Rowan Duguid.

While every club is carrying injuries, YYN will welcome the King’s Birthday bye to give them an extra week of rest and potentially see more key players return for an important stretch mid season.

Jay Diamond, Luke Stuckey, Declan Barnett, Blake Safstrom, Oscar Smith and Liam Bargan gave their all for Rosedale.

 BOMBS away for the Saints.

Cowwarr nabbed their largest win of the season in a101-point smacking of Glengarry at Cowwarr Recreational Reserve.

In afull four quarter effort, the Saints ran home 20.14 (134) to 5.3 (33) victors.

The Saints laid the law down in the first quarter with five goals to nothing, giving them all the faith they knew they needed heading forward.

Sean Alexander bombed home agoal and the Saints kept the margin at 55 pointswith one quarter to go.

Turning into aparty for Cowwarr,the Saints added afurther eight majors to their tally before the day was out, producing their biggest score since Round 1, 2023.

Keenan Hughes again showcased his dominance in aSaints guernsey with eight goals for aclear best-on-ground performance, taking his season total to 36 and top spot on the league-leading goal kicker list ahead of the league bye.

The Saints brought in some added firepower for their first games for the club, including Timothy Johnston from VAFA clubGlen Eira and Traralgonfootballer Sam Hallyburton (most likely his only game due to the Maroons bye at the weekend).

Ben Coffey and Haydn Hector were also excellent, as well as Patrick Tainsh and Alexander in each of their 200th milestone games.

Austin Blackford, Callum Mitchell, Seth Healy, Michael Ryan, Jesse Lee and Declan Massaromadeupthe best for Glengarry.

 THE Bombers continued on their merry way.

Despite avaliant first quarter effort from Gormandale, TTU aresimply thebestteam in it at the moment, and produced a27-goal three quarter rally to win 31.21 (207) to 6.4 (40).

After the Tigers only trailed 14-13 at Gormandale Recreation Reserve in the first 10 minutes, the Bombes stabilised to lead by two goals after the first quarter. They then added eight goals to one in the secondterm, whichgave them the leeway to begin to assert themselves.

TTUcontinued with an even better finish, with 19 second half goals to run home clear winners by 167 points.

Michael Jacobsen, Jye Neilson (six goals), William Curtain (four), Frazar Brouns, Trent Hourigan and FlynnShields were best for theBombers.

Riley Hughes, Cooper Jeffries, Liam Deering, Tom Said, Nicholas Millington and Hayden Richards stood strong for Gormandale.

 SALE CITY easily disposed of Yarram at Stephenson Park.

JMattern BEST: Heyfield: BWilloughbyBManson BMeli LDwyer Aharveygee PCox.Woodside: DTaylor MMattern TAlbertNLucas JMatternT Batters

1.2 4.3 4.3 6.7

JBartonDMartin XHurley TArmstrong CMitchell.Glengarry: AStanistreet JWight JWhateleyE Jones JVardy JRogers TTU- 13.12 (90) GORMANDALE -4.4 (28)

GOALS: TTU: JCullen 4JStimson 2B Selwyn 2DLongmoreT Moloney TColaciello MNoble EChan. Gormandale: WPettigrove BNicholls MCropley NScholz. BEST: TTU: DLongmore JStimson RPayne R Farnham BSelwyn JCullen. Gormandale: FFraser-Hanley NArchibald MCropley BForrest

4.2 10.4 15.9 19.12 (126) YYN1.2

Despite their rather consistent play since entering North Gippsland in 2021 always in finals,YYN cameoff consecutive losses the two weeks prior to Woodside (37 points) and TTU (79 points), meaning they weren’t going to take Rosedale lightly.

The Blues exclusively dominated the second quarter, while shutting out the Jets in the process.

Desperation was evident from both sides hoping to break free from the middle clump of teams on the ladder.

That desperation produces tightness, and in those limited opportunities, saw Rosedale rise to boot the sole two goals of the quarter and bring the margintotwo pointsby

While the Magpies have been awelcome surprise, competing in games more often than not this season despite sitting bottomtwo on the ladder the last few seasons, it simply wasn’t their day.

Glengarry added their first major during the second term, but Cowwarr were not to be tried, adding four further goals to extend their lead to 50 points at halftime.

The Magpies returned with their heads down, ready to go again and respond to their downfalls in the first half.

Knocking on the first goal of thesecond half, they began to show signs of life with the ball in hand.

Cowwarr were not about to let this one slipinany way. In game 200 for the club,

Despite an up-and-down beginning to the season, after returning to finals for the first time since 2018 last year, an 18.10 (118) to 10.13 (73) win was welcomed.

The Bulldogs shot 6.5 (41) to 2.2 (14) in the opening term to set up their 45-point victory.

Hudson Tollner wasbest afield for the winners, followed by Daine McGuiness, Jacob Schuback, Kane Martin, Flynn Read (six goals) and Ostin Waugh (four).

Sale Cityhave achance to keep themselves in the finals race with acapable win over struggling Churchill when play returns.

Liam Bentley, Dylan Garnham, Kayleb Pearce, Cody Harrison, Kelly Griffiths and Luke Hunter were best for the Demons.

 CHURCHILL had the bye.

HStone.Pax

TARWIN 7.2 3.3 6.4 7.4 (90)

YNJFC 1.02.4 1.1 0.1 (30)

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Moe:

Beer brings up brilliant century

FOOTBALL

MORWELL Eagles junior footballer Jade Beer reached the incredible milestone of 100 games at the weekend.

The youngsuperstar featuredasone of the best in her triple figure match in the Morwell Youth Girls loss to Boisdale-Briagolong at Northern Reserve.

Beginning at eight-years-old in the under 10s, Beer credits local football legend and her first coach, Peter Ainsworth for shaping her love for the game.

"He taught me the basics, encouraged me to enjoy every moment, and made training sessions something Ilooked forward to everyweek,"she said.

"From the beginning, Iloved the atmosphere and being part of the team."

Playing in the mixed competition through to Under 14s, while still ayoung player, Beer would routinely jump up to play with the Youth Girls (Under 18s) when they struggled for numbers.

That undoubtedly helped her grow when facing up againstolder players.

"My confidence grew and Ibegan to understand the game more," she said.

"I was luckytohavethe support of amazing coaches like Chris Gaunt and Chris Leahy (and current coach Sam Mills) -they pushed me to work hard, stay focussed, and built my skills in the backline."

Discipline, resilience and teamwork are some of the key things Beer has learnt playing football.

"Playing at Morwell Eagles has been an unforgettable experience," she said.

"The community is so supportive and the atmosphere at the club is great.

"Whether it's teammates, coaches or volunteers, everyone is there because they love the game and want young players to develop their skills."

Despite the loss at the weekend against ahandy Bombers outfit, the Eagles still sit within striking distance of finals, and Beer hopes she can capture that illusive Youth Girls flag.

Quiet round for Latrobe Valley’sAFL exports

FOOTBALL AFL EXPORTS

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

WHO’S stopping Collingwood?

Through 12 rounds of the AFL season, there’s been limited objections to suggest the last two premiers aren’t the clear-cut favourites to win the flag.

The Magpieseasily disposed of Hawthorn on Friday night at the MCG, 16.11 (107) to 8.8 (56), for their fourth consecutive win.

After an entertaining first quarter,each proceeding term just got worse and worse for the Hawks, as Collingwood pounded on ahigher and higher score, efficiently moving the ball inside 50.

The match got to its highest margin at the final siren.

Traralgon’s Tim Membrey wasn’t required to be amatch-winner in the sizeable victory, compiling nine disposals and agoal.

Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath added 12 touches andfour marks off half-back for Hawthorn.

With many tipping Hawthorn to be premiership fancies at the start of the season, and even through the firstfew rounds, the Hawks havelost three straight and look quite vulnerable.

After being handled convincingly in Opening Round against GWS, the Magpies have won nine of their next 10 matches to sit top of the ladder.

 SUFFERING just their third loss of the year, Gold Coast Suns were handled in afourth quarter teardown by Fremantle.

The Dockers held on 11.9 (75) to 9.10 (64) at People First Stadium.

Working themselvesbackinto the match after trailing by 20 points at quarter time, the Suns entered halftime down by just agoal.

Gold Coast even hit the front marginally as play resumed, but afterwards Fremantle rose back to theoccasion, sensing the chance to nab their third consecutive win, by booting four of the next five goalstocreate enough of agap to staveoff the home side.

The Latrobe Valley Suns contingent were kept at bay, with Moe’s Bailey Humphrey registering just 12 disposals (but had nine tackles) and Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth 13 touches.

However,former Moe footballer and Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders bootedacareer-high threegoals and garnered 16 disposals for the Suns.

Power girls win fourth straight

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND POWER BY

BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND Power Boys extendedtheir win streak to threeafterdefeating GWV Rebels in asix-point thriller at Windy Hill in Round 9ofTalent League. Aftera tight contestfor threequarters, it appeared as though Power would comfortably move by the Rebels as they bootedthe opening three goals of thefinal term to go ahead by 18 points.

GWV responded with two goals in reply, including one with less than four minutes remainingtomake the margin astraight kick.

Finn O’Brien was best-on-ground for Power, followed by Mirboo North’s Clancy Snell, Samuel

Grummisch with amatch-high three goals, Cody Templeton, Jonah Walker and Zachary O’Keefe.

The side recently lostthe talents of over-age defender and Wonthaggi’s Zac Walker, who was pickedupinthe AFL Mid-Season Draft to the Western Bulldogs. Moving to awin-loss record of 6-1, Power have the most wins in the competition, and sit second the ladder behind Gold Coast Suns Academy(only played four matches).



AFTER being downed in their first two games of the season, Gippsland Power Girls are flying with four consecutive wins.

Also travelling to Windy Hill, the Power Girls defeatedBendigo Pioneers, 8.10 (58) to 2.6 (18), thanks to afour-goal final quarter blitz.

Baia Pugh, Traralgon pair Lily Milner (one goal)

and Chelsea Sutton, Maya Crestani, Keira Gibbs and Ashleigh Perkins made up the best players for Power.

 IN other news, atotal of six Gippsland Power players were selected for the Victoria Country U18 Boys squad ahead of the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships. Moe’s Tom Matthews and Heyfield’s Mitchell Stevens make up the localconstituents,followed by Foster’s Willem Duursma, Bairnsdale’s Wil Malady, Maffra’sZachary O’Keefe and Inverloch-Kongwak’s Jobe Scapin.

The Vic Country side is led by head coach of Gippsland Power Rhett McLennan.

Vic Country commences its National Championships with atriptoPerth this Saturday (June7).

Clarification on memo

FOOTBALL

THE Express wishes to clarify anumber of pointsrelatingtothe memo sent to local clubs on dangerous tackles.

The memo was sent by the Sale Umpires Association to notonly the North Gippsland Football-Netball League, but alsothe GippslandLeague, Female Football Gippsland and Sale District Junior Football League. It was also shared with AFL Gippsland and AFL House Football Operations Manager, Darryl Collings.

In last week’s Express (28.05.25), referencewas made to Sale City playerJayden Allison suffering concussion in the Round 3NGFNL match.

The umpirefrom the game confirmed with his mastheadthe cause of the concussion was aclash of heads, and not by any rough conduct or striking.

Sale Umpires Association umpires have been instructed to pay afree kick if in any doubt if atackle is dangerous or not. Dangerous tackles are covered by rule 18.7.2 of AFL Laws of the Game.

The Express apologises for any confusion.

Outstanding: Morwell junior footballer Jade Beer celebrated her 100thgame at the weekend

Photograph supplied

Saturday,June7

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Picasso. (Ma, R) 2.30

SSO Simone Young Conducts Elgar & Vaughan Williams. 4.10 The Piano. (R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story: Nick Cave With Leigh Sales. (R)

6.10 Father Brown. (Final, PGav) Mrs Devine’sson is framed for murder

7.00 ABC News. Alook at the top stories of the day

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Rosalind and Joyce arethrilled to receive theirred cardigans. Sister Julienne presents Joyce with an award.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv,R)

The discovery of asaint’sbones at an archaeological dig causes astir in the village. However,after oneofthe people involved falls victim to foul play,Barnaby realises other longburied secrets have been exposed.

10.05 Bergerac. (Ml, R) There’sabreakthroughinthe search for Cate’sphone.

10.50 Reunion. (Mlv,R) Christine is closer to the answers she seeks. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Thing. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Junior (Return) 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh OffThe Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: BornToDance. (2015, PG) 1.20pm Waterworld Africa. 2.10 Nula. 2.40 Living Black. 3.10 First Australians. 4.25 Yiyili. 4.30 Strait To The Plate. 5.00 Black As. 5.05 6.00 Moko. 6.30 News. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Seven. (1995, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Round 3. South African Safari Rally.Highlights. 2.30 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 How To Sleep Well With Michael Mosley.(R) 4.35 American Candy.(Premiere, PGl) 5.30 Inside D-Day: Filmmakers On The Frontline. (Premiere, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Freedom. (Mal, R)

Elizabeth Taylor struggles to reinvent herself in the wake of her seventh marriage.

8.25 Secrets Of Britain’sHistoric Houses: English Country

Idyll (Stourhead And Scotney Castle) (PGa) Explores amissing masterpiece which returns to its stately home after two centuries and the search for aburied castle.

9.35 Alone Australia. (Ml, R)

The weather forces the survivalists to innovate like never before.

11.35 Suspect. (MA15+av,R)

3.35 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)

4.25 Bamay (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Bob Charley AO Stakes Day,VRC Country Race Day and Oaks Day 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: Patagonia. (PG) Far south of the Americas, pumas hunt in snowy mountains and rockhopper penguins brave the waves.

8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic World.

hybrid dinosaur escapes containment and goes on akilling spree at a theme park. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. 10.30 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, Mv,R)

Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård. 1.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Perth Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’sAcademic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 Destination WA.(R) 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.00 Great

6.00 9News Saturday 7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel &Ryan. (PG) Tensions rise for Rachel and Ryan.

8.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, Malv,R)Bond is recruited by an old friend from the CIA to rescue akidnapped scientist. Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux. 11.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue 2: The Reef. (2009, MA15+sv,R) Chris Carmack. 1.15 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv,R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

TEN (10, 5)

6.30 The DogHouse Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia Acouple areata crossroads with their little house in the Sutherland ShireofNSW 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (R) Married business owners who need aweekend escape from their chaotic lives search for aretreat in the Blue Mountains. 9.40 Airport Australia 24/7. (PGad, R) The airport faces ablackout and aplane has to turnback shortlyafter take-offwith areportedfaulty engine. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mdv,R)AWall Street titan is murdered. 11.40 FBI. (Mv,R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am

WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show Noon Hoarders. 2.35 The Story Of. 3.00 News. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Over The Black Dot. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 10.30 Australia’sHealth Revolution. 11.35 Spinal Destination. 12.35am MOVIE: Attica. (2021, MA15+) 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Tender Bar.(2021, Mals) Noon Radioactive. (2019, Mavw) 2.05 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PGal) 4.15 Goal! (2005, PGals) 6.25 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PGals) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+av) 10.30 Day And Night. (2010, MA15+dnsvw,German) 12.25am Late Programs.

Sunday,June8

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs UK. (R) 4.40 Walking With Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.30 Compass: Grief, A Love Story (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. (Final, PG) The day of the concert arrives.

8.30 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv) Bergerac must save his daughter,confront 9.25 Reunion. (Final, Malv) Brennan promises Carly that he won’tleave her again and

10.25 MOVIE: Partisan. (2015, MA15+av,R)Vincent Cassel. 12.00 Take 5With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.35 Grantchester.(Mv,R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country 5.00 Horse Racing. Bob Charley AO Stakes Day,VRC Country Race Day and Oaks Day 5.30 Animal SOS Australia. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The YorkshireVet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 64)

6am Morning

Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia

ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. Replay 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’sBest Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Round 11. Collingwood vCasey 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning

Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951, PG) 12.55pm MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951, PG) 2.45 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (1972, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super 9.30 Super 9.45 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Shopping. 9.00

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Jeopardy! UK. 3.00 YoungSheldon. 3.30 MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley.(2005, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: Hansel &Gretel: Witch Hunters. (2013, MA15+) Midnight The Originals. 2.00 Jeopardy! UK. 3.00 Late Programs.

Don't be Puzzled

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 10.20

World’sMost Amazing Festivals. (PGa, R) 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under.(PGa, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Para-Badminton. (PG, R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Inside D-Day: Filmmakers On The Frontline. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History (Final, PG, R) The exploration of London’shistory concludes. 8.25 Queens Of Ancient Egypt: The Other Cleopatra. (Mav,R) Takes alook at Cleopatra II. 9.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 1. 11.05 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R) 11.55 24 Hours In Emergency.(Ma, R) 2.40 The World From Above. (R) 3.40 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.30 J Schwanke’sLife In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5pm Peppa Pig. 5.10 Bluey’sBig Play 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Isadora Moon. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 To Be Advised. 10.30 Abbott Elementary 10.50 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. North Melbourne vWest Coast.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Carlton vEssendon. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at all the action from the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Perth Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 1.00 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv,R)Harlee persuades Stahl to arrest Saperstein. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62)

NINE (9,8)

TEN (10, 5)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show.(PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Fish Forever (R) 1.30 Business Drive. (Return) 2.00 Taronga: Who’sWho In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 3.00 Ski Rescue Down Under.(PGlm, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’sFrozen Planet II. (PGa, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Silvia’sItalian Masterclass. (R) 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 1.10 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mav) Piers Morgan chats with Robert Spahalski. 10.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) 11.40 9News Late. 12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+mns, R) 1.00 Destination WA.(PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 Business Drive. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (92,81)

6.00 The Sunday Project. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Abatch of 23 former contestants returns to impress judges Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli. 8.15 Fake. (Mls) Birdie discusses her and Joe’srelationship with her psychologist, who suggests she work on trusting him. 9.15 FBI. (Final, Mav) The team is thrown into an investigation that leads back to the resurgence of online conspiracy 11.15 The Sunday Project. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show 12.05pm Black Comedy In America. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. 9.35 Colosseum. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am MorningPrograms. 1.35pm Murri vKoori Interstate Challenge. Men’s. Replay 3.10 Who We AreInSport. 4.10 AnthemSessions Interstitials 4.20 ThePoint. 5.20 Stompem Ground 2022: Pigram Brothers. 6.20 News. 6.30 GreatLakes Wild 7.30 Our Medicine 8.35

6am Morning Programs. 10.35 The 355. (2022, Malv) 12.50pm Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv) 2.30 The Final Countdown. (1980, PGalv) 4.25 The Emperor’sClub. (2002, PGlns) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PGv) 8.30 The Whole Truth. (2016, Malv) 10.15 Sira. (2023, MA15+av,French, Fulani) 12.30am Late Programs.

Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To TheCountry 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley 8.35 Vera. 10.35 The YorkshireSteam Railway: All Aboard. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show 1pm MOVIE: The Ship That Died Of Shame. (1955, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Wests Tigers vPenrith Panthers. 6.00 Dad’sArmy. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (73,64)

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Jeopardy! UK. 3.05 MOVIE: Courage Mountain. (1990, PG) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: WarWithGrandpa (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, M) 10.35 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend ABroken Heart. (2020, M) 12.45am Gotham. 1.40 Arrow 2.35 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Motorway Cops. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Mighty Planes. 4.00 Close Encounters Down Under 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security 7.30 24 Hours In Police Custody 8.30 MOVIE: Commando. (1985, MA15+) 10.30 Border Security 11.00 Late Programs.

Monday,June9

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Midsomer Murders. (PGv,R) 11.25 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 ClaireHooper’sHouse Of Games. (R) 3.25 Anh’sBrush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.30 ClaireHooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Game Of His Life –Ange Postecoglou. Leigh Sales chats with Ange Postecoglou.

8.30 Four Cor ners. Investigative jour nalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser

9.35 Picasso. (Final, PGs) Picasso explores new artistic mediums.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 Planet America. (R) 11.20 Julia Zemiro’sHome Delivery (PG, R) 11.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.35 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars:Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Dance Life. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Road Open. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Who Do YouThink YouAre? 8.30 Living Black. 9.30 Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows. 10.00 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Mor ning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC WorldNews Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour 2.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 2.55 Travel Shooters. (PGal) 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (Premiere, PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGas, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Portillo’sAndalucia: Granada. (PGa, R) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.

8.20 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGaw,R)Michael Palin sets out on an epic 2000km jour ney across Nigeria.

9.15 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) Alook at at the history of Windsor Castle.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. 1.25 Kin. (MA15+lv,R) 3.15 The World From Above. (PG, R) 3.45 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Mor ning Show (PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.30 Border Security: Inter national. (PG, R) 2.00 AFL: The Big Freeze @The G. (PG) 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Melbour ne vCollingwood.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants AWife.

end with some unexpected revelations from the ladies before an emotional farm farewell. 9.00 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena’sonly chance of surviving and saving to land the plane beforeitcrashes and call on the 118 for help.

11.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

12.00 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Malv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Mor ning. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy.(PGl, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News After noon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC]

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Abatch of 23 former contestants retur ns. 8.40 Have YouBeen Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Retur n, PGls) Four mates set out to embarrass each other 10.20 10’sLate News. Coverage of news, sport andweather 10.45 The Project. (R) 11.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Soccer.Major League. Matchday 16. 11.30 Small Business Secrets. Noon WorldWatch 12.30 TheMovie Show 2.30 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.00 WorldWatch 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Germany 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, Mav) Noon The Whole Truth. (2016, Malv) 1.40 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PGals) 3.45 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PGlnsv) 5.50 Sometimes Always Never.(2018, PGas) 7.30 The Straight Story.(1999) 9.40 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971, German) 11.20 Late Programs.

Programs. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender 2.30 The YorkshireVet. 3.30 Harry’sPractice. 4.00 Medical Emergency 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy (PG) The teams build two worlds and link them in water 8.45 Swimming. Australian Trials Day1.Finals. From SA Aquatic and LeisureCentre,Adelaide. 10.35 9News Late.

11.05 To Be Advised. 12.05 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: YouTold The World. (Mas)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning

Programs. 2pm Dad’sArmy. 2.30 As Time Goes By 3.00 Antiques Roadshow 3.30 MOVIE: Hell Is ACity.(1960, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 As Time Goes By 8.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals. 8.45 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.45 Harry Wild. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GO!

6am Morning Programs. 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: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Young Sheldon. 12.40 Below Deck. 1.40 Super natural. 3.30 Addams Family 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Supercars 2.00 Border Security 3.30 Billy The Exterminator 4.00 Car nage. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under 10.00 Late Programs.

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Tuesday,June10

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story.(R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’reListening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 ClaireHooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. (PG)

8.50 Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough: The Last Day (PG, R) Robert DePalma makes adiscovery 9.45 IWas Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Cor ners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Books That Made Us. (Final, Malsv,R) 12.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Mor ning Programs. 9.55 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 11.00 Canada’sNational Parks. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 2.55 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.55 Plat Du Tour (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do YouThink YouAre? (PGals) 8.30 Insight. Explores what tur ning 50 means. 9.30 Dateline: The World’s Most Dangerous Job. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Highgrove: The King’sCountry Home. (R) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour.Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 3. From Brioude to Carantonnay 1.25 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv,R) 3.05 The World From Above. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Mor ning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars:Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory 9.25 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Mor ning Show.(PG) 12.00 Seven’sNational News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: Inter national. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa) 7.30 Farmer Wants AWife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 8.35 Doc. (Ma) Amy and Richard reconnect while treating apatient whose diagnosis is not at all what it seems.

9.35 The Agenda Setters. (R) Ateam of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.

10.35 Accused. (Mav) Adivorced woman is put on trial.

11.35 Autopsy USA: Adam West. (Ma)

12.35 Fairly Legal. (PGalsv,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Mor ning. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy (PG, R) 1.20 Getaway.(PG, R) 1.50 Talking Honey 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News After noon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PGl) The eight teams build booby traps.

8.45 Swimming. Australian Trials Day2.Finals. From SA Aquatic and LeisureCentre, Adelaide. 10.05 9News Late.

10.35 Ski Rescue Down Under (PGl)

11.35 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Abatch of 23 former contestants retur ns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take alook at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force heads upstate. 10.40 10’sLate News. 11.05 The Project. (R)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Germany 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.10 Dark Side Of The Cage. Midnight Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Big Boss. 2.00 Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Road Open. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, Mv,French) 12.05pm The Straight Story.(1999) 2.15 Petite Maman. (2021, PGa, French) 3.35 Every Day (2018, PGal) 5.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PGal) 7.30 GosfordPark. (2001, Mls) 10.05 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, Man, Spanish) 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62)

9GEM (92,81)

Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 2. Finals. 8.45 Dalgliesh. (Retur n) 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld.

From Uganda to the Valley

By KATRINA BRANDON

MAKING ajourney worldwide,the Ubuntu Choir stoppedinLatrobeValley to share engagingmusic and cultural experiences all the way from Africa.

The experience like no other was not without its troubles, as the group came across struggles upon entering the country.

“This tour was crazy because we had aproblem with the visas,”President of KwaYa Australia, Marsha Gusti, told the Express “Threemonths ago,weapplied for the visas, and 10 days before they arrived, they deniedthe visas. Theysaidthat becausetheysaidthatwehadn't been here before, which was quite aludicrous excuse.

“So,11-15 years ago, Iwent over to Africa and met with them, and we started apartnership. The partnership haslasted 14 years. They've come

over here six times, and we've been over there nine times.”

After relentless work contactingnews groups, MPs, and other officials, the Ubuntu was able to get their visas just four days before they were set to land in Australia.

Now connecting with Aussie soil, thegroupis engaging with communities around the coastof Australia.

“We are here to create awareness for the need, Sponsor AChild,” Ubuntu Program Manager, Barnett Twesigomwe said.

“All the students you will see (on the trip) have already been sponsored throughthe program, and we see hope and abrighter future,especially for the many disadvantaged children back in Uganda.

“Through our culturalperformances and interactionswithpeople,weshow them that there is hope, there's hope for another child to be sponsored. So

we are here to create thatawareness. Together with Choir Australia, we are going throughout Victoria, New South Wales,uptoQueensland, and back down.”

During Ubuntu’s time in Latrobe, the group played and interacted with people at Kernot Hall in Morwell, and performed at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre. The group also stayed with local community groups and got to know the local community.

Bringing their voices, drumsand energy,Mr Twesigomwe said that both performances “erupted”.

“You feel the roomisreadytoreceive, and once the drums startgoing, the whole room erupts,” he said.

“They (the audience) cannot believe the sound. Thatgives the performersenergy to even justblow it over the roof. It's agood feeling. It's whatwe love doing.”

Long journey: Ubuntu ProgramManager, BarnettTwesigomwe from Uganda

Acapella: TheUbuntuChoir rocked Kernot Hall as they introduced themselvestothe Latrobe Valley community. Photographs: Katrina Brandon Rhythm: All hands in forhokie pokie at the Kernot Hall Ubuntu Choir performance

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Garden club

TRARALGON Garden Club will meet Tuesday, June 10 at GlenviewPark (Traralgon Racecourse, 110 McNairn Road) from 2pm.

Topic is: 'Plants for difficult gardenpositions'.

The club is afriendly group of people with an interest in all aspects of gardening. Visitors are always welcome.

For further information, phone Bryan Corkran on 0408 598 016.

Local chess

ONE loss wasgood enough to leave Ian Hamilton leading the field at Latrobe Valley Chess.

Price Samasiea took control in most battles and claimed second place.

Offering chances to the opponentatvitalstages caused problems for Peter Bakker.

CliffThornton accepted the draw with Steven Aherntofinishthe round on level terms.

Ray Mabiliasaidhefoundthe chessclock interesting to use and each game had amemorable aspect.

The creative abilities were impressive in the games played by Keegan Just.

BradMcClarenwas keen to participate in game analysis for much of the evening and was able to force acheckmate in the game he completed.

For more on local chess, phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649).

Sweet success

MOE and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group wouldlike to say'thankyou' to Moe RSL and Moeand the surrounding communitiesfor their support of the group's recent Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event.

Agrand totalof$1385.70 was raised. Winners of the raffle were: Cynthia Rawlings (first), Joan Dyke (second),Cheryl Wilkinson (third).

Next meetingwill be held Monday, June 23 from 1.30pm at Moe RSL.

For more information, phoneVolunteer Group contact, Diane on 0438 517 470 or Linda (0427 671 780).

Cancer Council Supporters Hot Line: 1300 65 65 85 Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20 Quit Line: 13 78 48

Yinnar history

YINNAR &District Historical Society and Museum will be holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at the Old Goods Shed in Main Street Yinnar from 7pm. New members are most welcome to attend.

The museum opens on the firstSundayofeach month from11am to 2pm and has agreat display of local memorabilia.

For any queries, email: yinnardhsm@gmail. com.au View club

MOE View Club's June meeting will be held Wednesday, June 4atMoe Hotel (Leggies) on Lloyd St. Meeting starts at 10.30am. The Smith Family Winter Appeal and National Volunteer Week concurrently being held. For any information, callSue on 0417 515 745

Get together

GET Together will meet again today (Wednesday, June 4) in the Uniting Park Lane Foyer, Traralgon from 10am, This is atimeand place where people can just sitand chat over acuppaand cakeand getto know others.

Come along and join, and if you know anyone who would like to come, bring them along. All welcome. Call 5174 2398 for more information.

TRAMPS ride

TRARALGONand Morwell Pedallers Inc's most recent ride saw the group begin the day at Moe Botanical Gardens and make their way through

Hernes Oak and along Marretts Rd to Morwell for lunch.

The return trip came to the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trail to finish the ride in bushland.

TRAMPS next ride will be from Stratford this Sunday (June 8) and will include lunch at Marlay Point.

TRAMPS welcomes new riders. For more information visit: www.tramps.org.au.

Club contacts are Paul on 0459 823 422 or Vance (0403 662 288).

Ladies probus

LATROBE Ladies Probus Club, Traralgon creates connections,friendship and lifelong memories.

The Latrobe Ladies Probus Club is dedicated to enriching lives by inspiring curiosity, fostering meaningful connections andencouraging participation in engaging activities.

The group's mission is to provide awelcoming space where friendships flourish, horizons expand, and joy is shared.

The group proudly celebrated its 29th birthday recentlywith adelightful morning tea and a cake to mark this special occasion.

Two of founding members, Sylvia Ewert and Lois Couch, joined the celebrations and remain active, vibrant contributors to the community.

The festivities were elevated with entertainment by Glen Lever fromMorning Melodies, who brought the room to lifewithmusic from the 60s and 70s, eventaking requestsand ensuring everyone was singing along.

Meetings offerablend of camaraderie, refreshments, and inspiration. After morning tea, the grouphost's captivatingguest speakers with fascinating stories and insights that enrich members' understanding of the world.

The club also boasts avariety of interest groups to suit every taste and passion, including book clubs, coffeecatch-ups, dine-outs, arts and welfare. These monthly gatherings operate on acasual “come if you please” basis,ensuring flexibility and enjoyment for all.

If you’re seeking friendship, companionship and opportunities to connect, Latrobe Ladies Probus would love to welcome you.

Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23 at the Traralgon Bowls Club from 10am.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and join this welcoming community.

Club contacts are Helen Chamberson0412 242 448 and Noelene Ramsay (0402 754 614).

Parkinson's peer support

LATROBE Valley Parkinson’s Peer Support Group is an informal, local group providing a welcomingenvironment for those living with Parkinson’s, their carer’s, family or friends. Thereisnocostinvolved, all arewelcometo come along.

Next meeting will be held Thursday, June 12 at Gippsland Rotary Centenary House (39 Valley Drive, Traralgon) from 11am to 1pm.

The group is supported by Fight Parkinson’s (formerly Parkinson’s Victoria), who can be reached by phoning 1800 644 189.

China community

JOIN every Saturday morning for Chinese classes (for ages six to 14)atMorwell Library from 9.30amto11.30am.

All children interested in Chinese Mandarin are welcome.

Chil dren under 12- years-ol dm ust have parent(s)/carer(s) accompany while in the library. Phon eJ ac ko n0 49 09 34 687 for more information.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results: Tuesday, May 27 (CFATeams) -1st Helen McAdam and Moira Hecker, KayeDouglasand Roshni Chand +59IMPs. 2nd Rob Graham and Glenis Lohr, Peter Lonie and Carol Cheyne +6IMPs.

Thursday, May 29 -N/S 1st Rob Graham and Glenis Lohr (57.08 per cent); 2nd Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas (55.83). E/W 1st Christine Zarband Fred Kaminski(67.92);2nd Don Tylee and Roshni Chand (60).

Best players May (Thursday) -equal 1st Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas.

The club is alwayskeen to welcome new players.

If you would like to play or learn more about bridge, phone TraralgonBridge Club President, Helen McAdam on 0438 164 528.

Dancing

THE fun continues at the Newborough Hall on Monday nights from 8pm. Oldtimedancers jointogether to waltz, cha cha, tango, foxtrot and jive. All welcome. Cost is $8.

Traralgon history

NEXT meeting of the Traralgon District Historical Societywill be held Tuesday, June 10 at the Kath Teychenne Centre (11 Breed St, Traralgon) from 7.30pm.

Forthe June meeting, the group will be sourcing articles for the next edition of Tableauthrough Time

The society will be goingthrough oldcopiesof newspapers to find articles on events that has changed Traralgon through the years.

Anyone who has an interest in the historyof Traralgon would be most welcome to come along and have some input into the articles for this book.

The firsteditionofTableauthrough Time has stood the test of time and the society feels it is time to create the next chapter of history in Traralgon.

Membership fee is $30 for an individual, $40 for acouple and $50 for corporate members.

Get in touchwith the society by emailing: secretary@traralgonhistory.asn.au. Postal: 11 Breed Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 and phone: 5174 8399 or 0402 911 950 (leave amessage).

Spiritual centre

LATROBE Valley Spiritual Centre (2 Avondale Rd, Morwell).

Join every Sunday for service, starting at 2pm. Guest speaker every week with demonstrations from an invited medium followed by acuppa and afternoontea. For enquiries,phoneAmandaWebb on 0411051 044.

Find the group on Facebook: Latrobe Valley SpiritualCentre.

Winter masterpieces

FRIENDS of the Gippsland Art Gallery are hosting aWinter Masterpieces Dinner on Saturday, June 28 at Duart Homestead (20 McLean Street, Maffra)

To celebrate this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Exhibition‘French Impressionism’ at the NGV, atalkwill be presented by Meg Slater, Curator of InternationalExhibition projects at NGV.

Tickets for the event are $80 for Friends of the Gallery and $85 for guests.

Ticket includescanapes, main course and dessert. Drinks to be purchased at bar prices. Opening at 6pm for 6.30pm dinner.

Bookingstobemadethrough TryBooking via the Gippsland Art Gallery website or at the gallery's reception desk.

For any further information, phone Julie on 0401 728 672 or email galleryfriends3850@gmail.com

Youcan be apartof Community Corner

IF you are acommunity group and have any news items you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@lvexpress.com.au

You can address correspondence to the editor, Liam Durkin. Please write 'Community Corner' in the subject line and nothing else.

Trio: MoeDistrictCancer Council held a successful Biggest Morning Tea. Pictured is Anna, Vivianand Anna enjoying the event.

Scenic: TRAMPS riders take abreak in Moe Botanical Gardens Photographs

Playgroup celebrates volunteers

By KATRINA BRANDON

NATIONAL Volunteer Week was celebrated last month (May 19 to 25).

Playgroup Victoria (PV) heldanappreciation afternoon tea for its volunteers. The event allowed volunteers to share their great achievements and get to know one another.

More than adozen people from playgroups around Latrobe Valley attended the spread.

PV’s Development and Support Manager, Leanne Dhami told the group, “I started with PV through working through Latrobe as well, and kicked off some of the first playgroup stuff that happened in Latrobe too. So it's wonderful to see this happening again, 12 years later, too.

“Today (May 23), we're here to celebrateNational Volunteer Week. Volunteers are the backbone of communities. Without volunteersinalmost everything we do, every service we see, services for the community, and opportunities wouldn't run, andplaygroups are quite easily overlooked because they'refor ashort time in someone's life. Playgroup

volunteers are the ones who hold it together.”

Among the volunteers was Latrobe City Council Deputy Mayor,Sharon Gibson, who sharedconnections with the day’s events.

Ms Gibson highlighted the importance of volunteering and the chance it gives some to find their “safe place” in society.

“I don't know about anyone else, but Ilove volunteering," she said.

“Ifit'snot for people like yourselves, things don't happen, and our kids don't have what they can have. So it's important to thankyou and appreciate what you do," she told those assembled.

“It's so important that you have safe places to be able to, whetherit'samum, adad or grandparents, whatever, to be able to go and say, ‘Are you having thisproblem too?’ Becauseoften we feel so isolated, but many others are in the same boat.”

The event also allowed playgroups to converse, adding more opportunities for the networktogrow and work together.

Morwell Central’sbiggest morning tea

MORWELL CentralPrimary held aBiggest Morning Tea to raisemoney for the Cancer Council. Families and special friends joined students to

eat some delicious cookies and cakes and help them complete some puzzles and games. The school commented that it was great to see so much support for such aworthy cause.

Entries open for Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod

ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod.

Latrobe Valley Eisteddfodisexcited to introduce abrand new Contemporary Vocal section for popular contemporary pieces this year, including pop, rock, pop ballad, blues, folk, jazz, hip hop, RnB, swing, soul and country, open to ages 12 and under 19. Off eri ng more than 380 events and $30,000 in awards, scholarships and trophies, the friendly competition runs oversix weeksstartingMonday, August 25. The very popula rT heat rical Dan ce Competition commences with the school holidays on Friday, September 19, finishing with agrand finale evening at the Traralgon Main Theatre on September 29.

Latro be Vall ey Eist ed dfo dP ubl ic RelationsOfficer, Sjaala Harbridge said the event is now the only Eisteddfod and platform in Gippsland that provides the opportunity for performers of all ages and skill levels to perform on stage for their family and peers, and gain valuable experience and feedback from judges.

Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod encourages all performance levels to enter.

Running since 1956, Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod has certainly seen some amazing local talent go on to become renowned professionals in their fields.

For the full program of events or to sign up as avolunteer, go to: www.lve.org.au or visit the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod facebook page.

Vocal, Choral, Instrumental, Brass Bands, Piano, Speech and Drama entries are now open to the public on: www.stardom.com.au/ Entries close June 30.

Selflessness: Local playgroup volunteers gathered forNational VolunteersWeek, alongside Latrobe City DeputyMayor,Sharon Gibson (red jacket). Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Familyouting: Kemand his familyenjoy theirvisittothe school forBiggest MorningTea.

Family: Lilithand her mumatschool. Photographs supplied

Sweets: Morwell CentralPrimar ySchool student, Anthonywith his mum.

Thumbs up: Cooper and hisdad having agreat time

Creative: McKenna and Addy with their popdoing fun activities

Mother-daughter time: Emma with her mum.

Helping hand: Lennyand hismum sharea biscuit andawordsearch.

Studentsuccess at Hazelwood Nth

HAZELWOOD NORTH Primary School has had another busy few weeks.

The school had agreat turnout for the Mother's Day Breakfast.There was yummy pan cakes supplied with afruit platter and other breakfast options. Mums,grandmas, aunties, and other special people had the option of going into grades and doing different activities suchasnail painting, origami, photobooth and colouring.

 IN Week 1, the school had 10 students compete in District Cross Country at Gaskin Park, Churchill.

Well Done to Abel, Tommy, Hugh, Elijah, Dylan, Mason, Oliverand Noahfor representingthe school. Congratulations to Ava and Tannah who placed

and competed at the Division Cross Country. The school wishes them the best of luck at Region Cross Country at Drouin tomorrow (Thursday, June 5).

In othersportingnews, allkids have been participating in whole school swimming.

Students have been learning different swimming styles and techniques to help them in the water. Students learn aboutswimming safety and how to help others in the water if an unexpected situation arises.

 ON Friday, May 16 there was Education Support Staff Day. Hazelwood North has nine support staff members who go above and beyond helping students. Education Support Staff are always kind and caring of students and always

willing to support teachers. The school wishes to pay ahugeappreciation to Jason, Andy, Brodie, Fran, Sharn, Kaye, Julachai, Bryce and Kirsty.

 DURING Week 4ofTerm 2, Grade 5 students Chloe and Ethan had the opportunity to go and experience aleadership workshop with Dr Zach Greig and Amanda Marshall called 'The Stand Up Project'. Dr Zach Grieg is thefounding director of The Stand Up Project (SUP), whichisempowering young students to be upstanders. Chloe and Ethan both have leadership roles at theschool.Chloe is BatalukHouse Captain and Ethan is the school's vice captain. Both were glowing in their praise of the experience.

“Theytold us about asteam room experiment, where getting one person to stand up and say something thenhas achaireffect getting others to follow, which we want to start at our school." they shared.

"Welearnt about the 4D’s which are Distract, Delay, Delegate and Direct. Distract is to talk about when someone is getting bullied to distractthe perpetrator to adifferent conversation.

"Delay is to wait afew days or hourstocheck on the victim after an incident. Delegate is to tell someone who can support such as an adult or teacher.Direct was to use direct speechduring an incident by saying something direct such as 'stop'. We want to teach this to our school and stop bullying.”

Fast: Hazelwood Nor th Primar ySchool students,Tannahand Avaare readyfor their next step in CrossCountry activities Photographs supplied

Great work: Jason, Fran, Kaye,Andy,Kirsty,Brodieand Br yceall celebrated Education Suppor t StaffDay last month.

Love: Isobel and Emma with theirmum, Katherine Hudson. No 1supporter: Zahliand Lexi with their mum, ChristaWight. Bond: Spencer withmum Erin Ather ton.

Knowledge: Chloe and Ethan with Dr Zach Greig and Amanda Marshall from The StandUpProject

Graduates getting workforce ready

By KATRINA BRANDON

SERVING ‘A Cup of Hospitality Course’ to locals whowant to upskill theirCV, GippslandTrades and Labour Council (GTLC)recentlycompleted its sixth hospitality course.

GTL Cc el ebra te d1 1p eop le wh oh ad jus t completed the course, which involved working through 26 different activities, including accredited training in Applied First Aid, Safe Food Handling, Responsible Service of Alcohol and Barista Basics. In and out of classroom settings, the group was able to work through theory and practical work, such as supporting Rotary Morwell by making more than 700 sandwiches for the Eat Up Project. The course aims to supporti ndividuals in

pursuing employment in the hospitality industry, enabling them to expand their skills and knowledge and feel more confident and empowered.

“The course was really good. Ireally enjoyed it,” participant Chloe Galbraith said.

“The teachers were really nice. They helped us and understood that if youdidn't get anything, they would help you if you needed help”

Fromyoung localstonew locals,the course welcomed all participants.

GTLC Community Project Officer, Kellie Bertrand said that in this group of graduates, multiplepeople fromdifferent backgroundsand "corners of the world" participated.

“To our youngpeople, you’ve beencurious and taken your first step towards apathway to

something new, and that is something to be very proud of,” she told the group.

“To ouramazingladies from all corners of the world, you’ve shownincredible strength and adaptability; we are so gratefulfor the warmth of yourtraditionsthatyou shared withus. Your multicultural backgrounds are apowerfulasset.”

Whileovercoming language barriers was achallengeduringthe course, student Huyen Hoang told the Express she enjoyed the course.

In her previous experience, Ms Hoang had already worked in hospitality, but said the course helped her learn more and gain confidenceinwhatshe was doing.

"We learnedalot of knowledgethrough the course, and we didn't expect that,” she said.

“We had ap arty today for the graduation ceremony, and we alsohad achance to make sandwiches for students, which we helped make 700sandwiches for. We enjoyed doing that.

“I feel this course is very good, because Ilearned alot even though Iwas abarista before, where I was trained on the job, but this is achance for me to ask aquestion to the teacher frommyexperience, and Ilearned more about the barista job.

“I have more confidence now to work in any place.”

Both Ms Galbraith and Ms Hoang said the course also allowed themtomeet new people and gain more friends within the community.

As of March31, 2025, therehad been 186 employment outcomes resulting directlyfrom theprograms GTLC has delivered.

Kurnai community ralliesfor Cancer Council

By KATRINABRANDON

KURNAI Young Parents Program (KYPP) participated in Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea last month.

Unlike most groups, the KYPP hosted an afternoontea,whereKYPPstudentsparticipated in creating agrand sweet treat for teachers from each of the school's campuses.

KYPP leaderAngela Bolding told the Express, “We decided to do an afternoon tea for the Kurnai staff to raise money for the Cancer Council."

“One of the reallyimportant things about the Kurnai Young Parents Program is to give back to community and to support really good causes,and it really gives them achance, also to do with catering skills as well, and also to show people doing and, in this case, showing the staff what the Kurnai Young Parents Program is up to.”

KYPP is an educational program that provides asafeand adaptable learning path for individuals

balancing the challenges of parenthood and school completion. The program offers youngpeople with afamily or who are pregnant, between the ages of 14 and 21, thechance to achievetheir Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) or Victorian Education Certificate -Vocational Major (VCE-VM).

The program also aims to equip students with essential literacyand numeracyskills, develop apathway for further education, employment, or career development, foster friendships with other youngparents,and buildself-esteem and confidence.

Fromsweetstonutritious meals, students at KYPP participate in hospitality once aweek, exploring different foods.

“For this one, this has been preparation for about the last four or five weeks," Ms Bolding said.

“They learn to cook arange of different things. Today, we made scones, cupcakes,and slices.

Another thing they get to do is work with each

other and plan an event."

Throughoutthe year, students also prepare for other fundraisers, such as Movember, and participate in local communityevents, including theLatrobe City Children’s Expo.

Over the years, Ms Boulding said she has seen growth in the majority of her students who have completed the program.

“Thereallycoolthingisseeing girls thathave been isolated in the community and feeling like they are amarginalised group,” she said.

“Tosee them come in and actually be apartof something, and to gain confidence and to become more empowered as ayoung person, to make good decisions. You see that that's an ongoing thing all the time.

“I'd just like to add thatthere's so muchpotential in our young people. And just to give them the opportunity to find that potential is so important. And then, better things happen for everybody.”

Onwards: Chloe Galbraith and Taneisha Clarkeare readytotakethe next step aftercompleting hospitality-related courses with the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council. Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Great work: Graduatesofthe Gippsland Trades and Labour Council’shospitalitycourse.Aspar tof the program, the group made an astonishing 700sandwichesfor Morwell Rotary

Photograph supplied

Teamwork: Kurnai College’s YoungParents Programand staffworkedtogether to raisemoneyfor this year’s Cancer Council’sBiggest Morning (afternoon) Tea. Photographs: KatrinaBrandon (unlessspecified)

Learning experience: Halle wasone of many students involved with the Kurnai College’s Biggest Afternoon Tea.

Mentor: Kurnai YoungParents Programleader, AngelaBoldinghelpedguide students at Kurnai College’s FLOcampus to make cookies in preparation forCancer Council’sBiggest Afternoon Tea. Photograph supplied

Fundraising: Students Halle,Alexis and Arizonaweresome of the students involved in the Biggest Afternoon TeaatKurnai College

Students get down to business

YEAR 10 Commerce students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School put their business skills to the test during the school’s exciting andhands-on market day initiative.

From planning and budgeting to branding and selling, students learnt what it takestorun a successful business.

Working in teams,students created and managed their own stalls, offering everythingfrom tasty treats to fun games.

Popular stalls includedThe SnackShack, The Sizzlers, Spooky Spiders, Rat’s Brownies, Sweet Creation Station, Locked ‘n Loaded and the carnival-style, Barnycles Bros. The simulated businesses, abuzz with activity, attracted alot of

excited primary and secondary school ‘customers’. Before the big day, students pitched their ideas and performed businessplanning, cost analysis, resource acquisition, risk assessment and product/service branding tasks. On the day, they had to problem-solve on the go to ensure smooth operations. Students will now perform a post-performance analysis and all profits (more than $2000 collectively) will be donatedtocharities chosen by students.

MarketDay continues to be avitallearning platform, allowing commerce educators to guide students through personalised,experiential learning while helpingdevelop essential entrepreneurial and life-ready skills, all the while having fun.

FedUni scholarships growing

THE number of studentssupported through scholarships at Federation University Australia is growing each year, with the university awarding arecord 309 scholarships in 2025 across its campuses, up from 245 in 2024.

This amountstomore than $1 million worth of assistanceinpartnership with generous donors, amilestone the university says it is proud of Scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial pressure, helping to cover costs including textbooks, petrol, groceries and computers.

In Gippsland, 97 scholarships have been awarded this year.

Gippsland Bachelor of Science student, Jada

Fischer said receiving the Loy Yang BWomen in STEM Scholarship took the cost pressure off her studies.

“It allows me to buy textbooks for the year and pay for petrol to get to uni,” Jada said.

“Ifsomething happens to my laptop I’ll be able to getitfixed. Everything Ineed for uni, it will help me be able to get there.”

The first in her family to go to university,Jada has always taken an interest in science.

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“I’ve always liked knowing how things work, alwayswanted to know ‘how does that happen?’” Jada hopes to eventually work in environmental science to combat the effects of climate change.

This year,55per cent of Federationscholarship recipients are the first in their family to attend university, one in three have an ongoing illness or disability, 60 per cent are experiencing acute financial hardship, and 47 per cent have experienced domestic or family violence.

Federation UniversityVice-Chancellorand President,Professor DuncanBentley,said scholarships helped give students peace of mind so they could participate fully in their studies.

“We are proud to give students the support they need to give life to their aspirations,” Professor Bentley said.

“This year’s record number of scholarships would not be possible without the support of generous donors, and we thank them for helping to transform the lives of Federation students.”

Moreinformation aboutFederation University’s scholarships can be found at: www.federation. edu.au/engage/give-to-federation/scholarships/

St Paul’sAnglican Grammar School junior school customer,Meeva making apurchase at Alyssa, Reaksa andThisumi’sstall ‘Rat’s Brownies’.

Ready: Emma, Georgia, Layla and Sienna setting up the ‘Locked‘nLoaded’ stall.

Service: Lachlan serving Evie at the ‘SpookySpiders’ stall.

Photographs supplied

What’llitbe: Tharuja takesanorder from Amelia at ‘The Sizzlers’stall

Yum: Murray and James cookinginpreparation for‘The Sizzlers’ stall.

Business Guide

FRANCIS PLUMBING AND GASFITTING

THERE is so much to see at the Francis Plumbing &Gas Fitting showroom, because thereishardlyathing thetradies can’t help youwith.

As time goes on, the business adds moreand more services to its capabilities.Theyhaveexpanded intohome maintenance and repairs, concreting and painting,plastering,bathroom/ laundryrenovations,handyman repair jobs,yardclean ups and end of lease cleans,aswell as plumbing,gas fitting, heater and cooling

It is aone stop shop where homeownerscan avoidthe hassle of

juggling ahandful of different trades at once

In the showroom, browse the displays of heaters, air conditioners, hot waterservices,tapware, bathroom products and kitchen appliances

The same companywill install those products

Duane Francis launched the business as ahome-based family enterprise in 2010,and its success has come down to qualitycustomer service above all. His team understandseach customer has unique needs that staff address with exper tadvice and prompt service

Francis Plumbing offers afullservice, star ting with free quotes,the sale of the appliance,then installation.

Duane’s staffoffer maintenance on natural gas, heatingand cooling systems,and can help youwith any general plumbing work and home maintenance

The showroom is located at Shop 65-69 Lloyd Street, Moe

Formoreinformation, phone 5127 2333 or likeFrancis Plumbing and Gas Fitting on Facebook forspecials and promotions

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Central Gippsland Health Ser vice (CGH) is seeking adynamic and creative Lifestyle Manager to lead our vibrant engagement programs for older adults across Sale,Maf fra, and Heyfield.

In this role, you’ll designand deliver adiverse calendar of activities andevents, lead apassionate team, andcollaboratewith chefs, clinicians, families,and the community to create meaningful experiences.Your ef forts will enhancethe quality of life for residents, including those living with dementia or cognitive changes.

Aqualification in Leisure and Health, Community Ser vices, Events, or arelated field is required, along with experience in program coordination and agenuine passion for people and inclusion Leadership experienceand theability to work autonomously are essential.

To apply or for more information,visit https://www seek.com.au/job/84503201?ref=cm-ui or contact Director AgedCare, CaronMalleton5143 8701 or email caron.mallet@cghs.com.au

Would you liketodeliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and /or Wednesday afternoons in Traralgon and Moe.

Please apply to: The Circulation Manager0456000 541

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for agovernment Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome

Latrobe RegionalHealthisnow seekingsuitably experiencedand qualified supplierfor theprovision of medications and pharmacy services to Mental Health Community Residential Care consumers.

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We are having an afternoon to celebrate the 90th Birthday of DON COOPER Sat 24th June @1pm St James Hall,

HARPER Matthew Adear friend never to be forgotten.

Your pleasures were simple, To us you were someone special, Someone loving and true, You will always be remembered, Because we thought the world of you. Our deepest sympathy to Ange, Stacey and family. Always in our Hearts Josh and the Dobson family.

HIBBINS Ian Robert

William (Bluey)

18/3/1945 -30/5/2025

Passed away peacefully at Peninsula Health Palliative Care Unit, Frankston. Loved husband of Mengar. Loving father of Nicholas, father-in law of Carmen and grandchildren, Daphne and August.

Always in our hearts Sadly missed

HILL Martin

18/8/1947 -30/5/2025

Passed away peacefully at Traralgon Aged Care.

Loved and loving husband of Jan (dec.).

Much loved Dad of Scott and Cameron and Dearly loved Pop to Jasper.

Martin co ntri bute d considerably to the local community through his invo lvem ent in loca l Government, Rotary and the Power Industry.

Loved andremembered always

KING Neil Frederick 6/12/1952 -29/5/2025 Son of Mary and Fred King, brother to Stewart and Tony (all dec.). Cherished brother to Kerryn and Christine. Out of pain and atPeace

LOPRESE Pasqualina 17/3/1929 -24/5/2025

It is with deep sadness that we Maria-Theresa, Frank, Joe, Marina, Tony and Rocco share the passing of our beloved mother Pasqualina Loprese.

Words cannot fully express the pain of losing someone who meant so much to us. She was our Guide, our Queen, our Strength ,and the heart of our family. Her love was unconditional, her wisdom and her presence ac onstant source of comfort.

Though she is no longer with us in this world, her spirit, her laughter, and the warmth of her embrace will stay with us always. We are forever grateful for the memories we share and the love she gave to not only us but her entire family, it is something that we will all miss forever.

Atruly dedicated and dearly loved Nonna and mother-in-law. Rest in peace, Mum. You will always be in our hearts

MURPHY (nee Pethebridge) Barbara Passed away peacefully

Wednesday 28 May 2025. Aged 90 years Beloved wife of Lyle (dec.). Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth, Christian and Vivienne (dec.). Cherished Grandmother of Alexander, William, Edward, Kallum, Harriet, Maxwell and Charlotte and Great-grandmother of Lenny.

Forever in our hearts in God'scare Mum, words cannot describe how Ifeel now that you're not here with us anymore. The love, support, friendship and guidance that you bestowed, will never be forgotten. You lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, laughter and love and you will be ever so missed.

Love you endlessly Elizabeth, Ben, Edward, Harriet, Ajay and Abigail. So many loving memories throughout my life to cherish. Iwill be forever grateful mum, and Iwill always hold these dear to my heart.

Iwill always remember our great adventures together, the experiences we shared travelling with the boys whether it was within Australia or our trips to Fiji, Thailand or Malaysia. These will be some of my fondest memories to keep. Now reunited with Dad and Princess Vivienne.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all Your loving daughter, Christian Daughter to Vivienne (dec.), mother in-law to Nicholas, grandmother to Maxwell

BURKE Thomas Anthony Tom passed away peacefully Wednesday 28 May 2025 at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul with family by his side.

Aged 74 years

Loved husband of Denise for 52 wonderful years, father and father-in-law to Lance and Shazz, and proud Pop to Gem, Amber, and Darcy. Remembered for his skilled hands, strong work ethic, and quiet strength. He will be deeply missed. As per his wishes, a private cremation will be held. Rest easy, Tom.

CROYDON Dawn Born on 30th May 1933. Passed away peacefully at Margery Cole Aged Care 26 May 2025. Aged 92 years

Dearly loved wife of Charlie (dec.), loved mother of Meryl, Russell and Sandra. Cherished mother-in-law to Jamie, Janine and Phil. Loving grandma of Jordyn, Piper, Marley, Amon, Shane (dec.), Elizabeth, Leroy, Jack, Rose and Daniel, and greatgrandmother to Ezekiel.

God saw that you were weary, the hill too steep to climb, he gently closed your eyes and whispered peace bethine Aprivate graveside service at Traralgon Cemetery will be held for Dawn.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON

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DONOHOE Lesley Lynette Born 19 June 1944. Passed away peacefully at O'Mara House Traralgon 29 May 2025. Aged 80 years Dearly loved wife of Tony (dec.) and long term partner of Barry Douglas (dec.). Loved mother of Cindy and Lisa. Mother-in-law to Geoff and Paul. Nanna to Toby, Jaymi, Maggie (born sleeping) and Kiana. Remembered always "I will"

LESLIE Gary John It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary John Leslie on 1/6/2025. Gary was abeloved partner, brother, father, step-father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please visit Latrobe Valley Fun er als for serv ice information.

LONG Brian Robert Passed away at home 29 May 2025.

Aged 80 years

Former husband of Carol. Much loved father and father-in-law of Shane, Jason and Jodi, Kerryann and Jason.

Adored Pop to Maggie, Cooper, Frankie, Jackson, Charli, Sera, Maddy and Sam. Loved brother Bernice (dec.), Trevor, Eileen, Ruth, and Ian. For funeral details please see later editions or visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON

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MACKAY Robert "Smax" On behalf of the Latrobe Cricket Club committee and players, we are deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of life member Robert "Smax" Mackay. Smax was adedicated and loyal clubman. His tireless work over many years as our statistician and historian will always be remembered and appreciated. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Denise, Steven, Heather, Belinda, his wider family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. His legacy will always be part of the Latrobe Cricket Club. Rest in peace, Smax

MILLER James John (Jamie, Jim) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Latrobe Regional Hospital on 29 May 2025 aged 83. Beloved husband of Dianne for over 60 years. Loving father and father in law of Daniel &Kirsty and Amanda. Adored Grandpa of Harry and Sam, Lily, Jake, Ruby, Noah, Oli and Eli. In loving memory. Fair winds and following seas.

We will miss you so much, especially stories of your travels, watching sport, having biscuits and acup of tea or aglass of wine, watching aBritish crime TV series or Shaun the Sheep then the ABC news.

Always having alaugh and ajoke, thank you for all the memories but most of all for being such a won der ful per son.

Love you always, say hi to Viv and Lyle for us. UP THE BOMBERS!!

SAMMUT (Farrugia)

Paulina (Pauline)

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health Traralgon, 24 May 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 93 years

Dearly loved wife of Carmelo (Charlie) (dec.).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Morry and Paula, Charlie (dec.), Liz and Ron, Mary Anne and Hans, Andrew and Bea, Henry, John, Martin and Tammy. Adored Nunna and Buz Nunna to all her grand and great-grandchildren.

HILL The funeral service to celebrate the life of Martin Hill will take place in the Rose Chapel at Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium, Cemetery Drive Traralgon on Friday 6June 2025 commencing at 11am.

HOLWELL The funeral service and Committal for cremation for Mr. James (Jimmy) Holwell will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437 A Princes Drive Morwell on THURSDAY (5 June 2025) Commencing at 11am. James's service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

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KILMARTIN

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Shaun will take place in the Stratus Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park Crematorium, Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South on THURSDAY (5 June 2025) commencing at 2.30pm. The ceremony will be livestreamed, please visit: www.harwood funerals.com.au for link.

DONOHOE The funeral for Mrs Lesley Donohoe will be held at Latrobe Valley Funerals Chapel 437A Princes Hwy Morwell, WEDNESDAY (4 June 2025) commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the service, the family will leave for aprivate burial at the Yallourn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation envelopes for Dementia Australia will be available at the service.

LOPRESE Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Pasqualina Loprese was held TUESDAY (3 June 2025). Please visit: www.harwood funerals.com.au For retrospective livestream link.

HARPER The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mathew David Harper will take place in the Rose Chapel at Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon on Friday 6th June 2025 commencing at 2pm. The ceremony will be livestreamed. Please see: harwoodfunerals.com.au for link.

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 4June, 2025

SAMMUT Requiem Mass for the Repose of the

Rosary

CROUCH Rene Adele

4/12/1940 -3/6/2022.

The past three years has been the longest, toughest and saddest as you were not by my side.

It's hard to accept the fact that you aren't here anymore. Not aday goes by that you don't cross my mind. The memories of you will never fade from my heart. You were and always will be the love of my life.

Love David XX.

CROUCH, Rene. The days will pass and turn into years... But we will always remember you with silent tears. Your memories will never fade from our hearts.

Missing you Love Leanne, Chris, Karlee and Luke. Keren, Paul, Thomas and Maeve.

GUZZARDI John.

8/5/1927 -7/6/2010

The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away. Remembering you is easy, we doiteveryday Love Marj and family.

Melbourne seeingminutes inWNBA

BASKETBALL

WNBA BY BLAKEMETCALF-HOLT

AFTER sitting as the best in the WNBA Eastern Conference afterthe first two games of the season, Traralgon’s Jade Melbourne and her Washington Mystics are making waves early in 2025.

Takingonamore sizeable bench role, Melbourne is ready to light aspark in the top women’s basketball competition in the world after nabbing an Olympic Bronze Medal last September.

On opening day (Saturday,May 17), the Mystics snuck by Atlanta Dream, 94 to 90, at CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.

Melbourne played 22 minutes, scoring 11 points, grabbing five rebounds and two steals.

Washington madeita 2-0 start to the season with anotherclose victory two nightslater, this time against Connecticut Sun, 90-85 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut.

The Mystics once againhad asolid fourth quarter to get them over the line, with Melbourne adding 15 points, four assists, two rebounds, and ablock in 25 minutes.

Washington then suffered its first loss of the season against Golden State Valkyries, 76-74, at Chase Center, San Francisco on Thursday, May 21.

A28-point finaltermalmostgot the Mystics their third straight victory, but it wasn’t to be, and the Valkyries secured their first win in franchise history in their inaugural season.

Melbourne stuffed the stat sheet off the bench with eight points, seven rebounds, seven assists and asteal in 29 minutes.

The Mystics again featured in adown-to-the-wire affair, going down to Las Vegas Aces, 75-72 at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Nevada.

Washington controlled the game throughoutthe first three quarters, but a25-13 final term the way of the Aces saw asecond win in arow slip from their fingers.

With veteran guard Brittmey Sykes sitting out of the away matchup, Melbourne was thrusted intothe starting line-up for the firsttimeinher WNBA career

She posted 14 points, three rebounds, an assist and asteal in 34 minutes of action.

Melbourne returned to her firstoff the bench role in the Mystics 68-62 loss to Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena, Phoenix.

Melbourne posted six points,threerebounds and an assist in defeat.

Washington returned swing at home defeating Indiana Fever, 83-77.

Melbourne only scored three points but dished outfive assists in 23 minutes.

The Mystics moved to awin-loss record of 3-4 by the time of print, with their biggest loss of the season coming at the hands of reigning champions, New York Liberty 85-63.

At home, Melbourne played just 16 minutes, registering four points and arebound in the loss.

After a2-0 start, a1-4 streak keeps Washington third in the Eastern Conference.

Traralgon table tennisclaims localsupremacy

TABLE TENNIS

By KATRINA BRANDON

ANOTHERyear, anotherwin for TraralgonTable Tennis Association as the club held an interclub challenge against Bairnsdale's club. Winning 65 rubbers(games)to12, Traralgon took the win from Bairnsdale for the eighth year in arow. This year, it was Traralgon’s turn to host as the

More wins for United

BASKETBALL

BIG V BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

BOTH Gippsland United sides went two-fortwo in the last fortnight to keep themselves on track among the top of each of their Big Vcompetitions.

Gippsland UnitedMen’s bouncedback from atop-of-the-table clash against Coburg by defeating Warrnambool 103 to 94.

A29-27 third quarter created the separation necessary to steal an away win.

JalinWimberlyand Ben Barlow were the differential one-two punch, combining for 51 points.

Michael Johnschipped in 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

The team then returned home to Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, disposing of Altona, 122-78 at the weekend.

Wimberly piled 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in the victory.

RohanDemczuk came off the bench for 21 points.

Gippsland United Men currently sit second on the ladder with nine wins and one loss.

 COLLECTING their third straight win, Gippsland United Women edged pass Wallan 72-67 at RBRobson Stadium, Wallan.

Withthe Panthers mountinga latecomeback, Ellie Coutts popped up for aclutch forced turnover and fast break layup to give United enough space to hold onto victory.

Four players reached double figures, with Shantelle Thorburn leading all players with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists. They then extended it to four straight with a7 6-5 5w in over Bla ckburn at Mullum Mullum Stadium, Springvale at the weekend.

The bench tandemofEllieCoutts, who top-scored with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Alahna Arnason (20 points and 11 rebounds) werethe difference.

Gippsland United Women sit equal-second on the ladder with awin-loss record of 8-3.

two clubs interchange eachyear. More than 60 people attended

While the results showed ac lear win for Traralgon, Bairnsdale still managed to challenge Traralgoninthe top sections, with only Keenagers and Table 7(or Section 7) coming through with a clean win.

Prolonged warm-ups continued for 30 minutes before the realevent began. Both clubs were feeling chatty and competitive as they hit the tables, and more than afew were revving up for the Table Tennis CountryWeek Championships, whichwill be held over thisweekend's King’s Birthday long weekend

Thisyear, 74 teams (about 240players) will competeinthe Country Championships. Gippsland will see25ofthese teams (a third of the field)enter, with11from Traralgon, seven from Bairnsdale, four from Leongatha and three from Wonthaggi.

Some games went quicker than others, with one section (Section 7) winning all games in three sets, whereas most other games fought to five sets.

Each table/section played six singles and both doubles in the first part of the day, which then led into the lunchportion of the day (kept to a strict schedule of no earlier than 12.30pm).Lunch time helped break up and allow for communication between players and even between table opponents. Unfortunately,some gamesweredrawn out, leaving some to barely reach the end of the second lot of singles before lunch.

The closest grouping of the day was on Table 4(Section 4), whichendedwith seven sets to four, with Bairnsdale onceagain falling short of Traralgon’s strength.

Connection: Sharon Colins (a Traralgon player, who also plays for Bairnsdale) joined in thecelebrationbet ween the twoclubs

Improvement: Joining thesenior ranks,Traralgon juniorsPatrik Wu and SaxonLongshowedtheir continued growth. Photos: Katrina Brandon

Strength: Traralgon TableTennis Association pulled together their best teamsfor another win against Bairnsdale.Pictured arebrothersMickand Steve Warr

Hooping: Traralgon’s Jade Melbourne has gotoff to ahot star tinher thirdseasonofWNBAwith Washington Mystics,posting her first career star t. Photograph supplied

High-scoring round of baseball

BASEBALL

LVBA

THE Churchill Braves came out swinging but couldn’t hold off awild Traralgon Redsox offense, falling13-7ina spirited Sunday matchupin Latrobe Valley Baseball.

The Braves struck first on the scoreboard in the top of the opening inning, when Dan Cannizzaro grounded out to bring in the first runfor the Churchill Braves.

However,the Redsox quickly responded in the bottom of the second, with Alex Smith singling to centre to even the score 1-all.

The game tilted in Traralgon’s favour in thefourth inning thanks to the work of afamiliar face.

Jordan Gilmore’stwo-run double ignited arally, followed by an RBI single from Jay Ziersch and a run-scoring groundout by Josh Graham, pushing the Redsox ahead 5-1.

The sixth inning proved decisive.

Traralgon exploded in the batter’s box for six runs on four hits, highlightedbyAlex McCormick’s two-run triple and RBI singles from Will Brooker and Gilmore.

Abases-loaded walk and awild pitch added two more to the tally, stretching the lead to 11-3.

Churchill’s starter Jarrod Thomas battled through five innings,allowing eighthits and eight runs -only three of them earned -while striking out two in what was atough time hurling rockets.

On the other side, Luke Hornstra went the

GOLF

CHURCHILL &MONASH

4BBB Saturday24th May2025

Winners: M. Harvey/G. Harvey46pts RunnersUp: R. King/T.O’Sullivan 43 pts

c/b

D.T.L: 1. M. Hammer/L. Anderson 43, 2. R. Dent/P.Kearns 42, 3. S.Vary/C.Wilson 41, 4. J. Garth/R. Noordam 41

N.T.P: 3rdR.King, 12th T. Bennett(Propin), 14th C. Gilfillan

Birdies: 3rdS.Allison, R. King,14th C. Gilfillan

Target Hole: G. Harvey Volunteers’ DayAmbrose Dropout

Tuesday27th May2025.

Winners: M. Hammer/C.Barnes/G. Blizzard

64.147

DTL: S. Gosling/K. Del Piccolo/C.Gosling

69.333

MIRBOONORTH

Tuesday, 27th, May. Stableford.

AGrade: JWoodall (11) 40pts

BGrade: SBeitz (17) 36pts

DTL: RThompson 34, TWhitelaw, J Hughes 33. NTP: 4th, MRichter,6th JWoodall, 13th,N Baker,16th MPayne Birdies,4th TWhitelaw, Jsmeriglio,6th J Woodall, Saturday31st May, 4B Aggrigate.

Winner: RScurlock&P Smart73pts Runner Up: NBaker &GRenwick, 70 pts

DTL: T&B Bradshaw68, SDuff&D Taylor

66, NTP: 4th SDuff, 6th DTaylor,13th N Bickerton 16th TWhitelaw, Birdies: 6th DTaylor,JMcFarlane

MORWELL

Morwell Golf Club Women

Winner BScurlock34pts

DTL: APollutro33

NTP: 2nd APollutro11th GClark 15th G Clark

MOE

Sunday, 25 May2025 OPEN Sunday9 hole Stableford

Grade AWinners: Ryan, Mark(14)17

Sunday, 25 May2025 OPEN SundayMixed Stableford

Grade AWinners: Veneman, Jason (16) 36

Grade BWinners: Kovacevic,Daniel (18) 42

Place Getters: Harland, Bob 34 C/B Hibbs,Steven34 Veenman, Laurie 33 C/B

Wednesday, 28 May2025 WOMEN'S STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: Stewart, Leahann (26) 34

Place Getters: Elliot, Christine 30 Nearest to Pin: 4th KarenShaw8th Kathy Borg 14th Sandy Tate Gwen Young -Target Hole Prize

Thursday, 29 May2025 OPEN Mixed Stableford

Grade AWinners: Reynolds,Dale (+3) 39

Grade BWinners: Backman, Bradley(13)

39

Grade CWinners: Meyer, Dirk(16)36

Grade DWinners: Panozzo, Gavan(18)37

Place Getters: Boorer,Greg37C/B Beveridge,Eric36C/B Dent, Russell 35 C/B Reggardo,Reggie 35 C/B Ford,Tim 35 VAN

BAALEN, Simon 35 C/B Pace,William 35

C/B Ray, Michael 35 C/B Coffin, Phillip 35

C/B Harber,John 35 C/B Spiteri, Paul 35

C/B Commadeur,Gerard35Bruce,Shane

34 C/B Hiriaki, Whitney34C/B Pedemont, Joseph 34 C/B Caygill, Simon 34 C/B Young, Peter34C/B Backman, Shane 34 C/B

Great Score: Dale Reynolds (Eagle) @3

Dale Reynolds (Birdie) @8 Peter Rodaughan (Birdie) @14Maurice Papettas (Birdie) @4 Dale Collings (Birdie) @4

Paul Spiteri(Birdie) @8 Thomas Beveridge (Birdie) @4

NearesttoPin: 4thMaurice Papettas 8th Bruce Savige 14th MannyBorg Saturday, 31 May2025 GWG PRESIDENTS ONLYMIXED

distance for Traralgon, giving up 11 hits and seven runs (three earned) over eight innings, with four strikeouts.

Despite the loss, the Braves showed fight at the plate.

Tim Bellerby, Cannizzaro and Gregg Duncan each tallied two hits.

Cannizzaro and Mat Prior drove in two runs apiece, keeping Churchill within striking distance.

Traralgon’sbatswere on fire, rackingup13hits.

McCormick and Smith led the charge with three hits each, while Gilmore went 2-for-4 and drove in agame-high four runs.

Brooker also chipped in withtwo hitsinfivetrips to the plate.

With this win, the Redsox showcased their offensive depth and resilience,while theBraves will look to regroup and bounce back in their next outing.



BGRADE wasfilled with yet again not one, but two competitive games of baseball.

Churchill continued to battleout on the diamond; despite jumpingout to afour-runlead, but couldn’t hold off the Redsox, falling 11-6.

The Braves came out strong, scoring threerunsin the first inning and added two more in the second thanks to timely hits from Rhys Mckenzie, Dylan Eldridge, Liam Duncan, Tim Bellerby and Brad Jones.

But the Redsox responded with afive-run second inning, capitalising on an error and clutch hitting to seize a6-5 lead.

Traralgon added insurance runs in the third and fourth while Churchill’s offense stalled.

Jack Thomas took the loss for the Braves, allowing 11 runs (six earned) over four innings.

John Kus earned the win for the Redsox, giving up six runs (five earned) over five innings.

Bellerby led Churchill with three hits,while Duncan and Thomas each swiped multiple bases.

Lee Donoghue starred for Traralgon,going 3-for-3 with four RBIs.

Meanwhile, Morwell Cougars hosted theSale Rangers at Toners Lane.

The Cougars trailed by five runs early, and nearly pulled off acomeback before falling 7-5.

Salejumped out to aquick lead, scoringthree runs in the first inningand addingrunsinthe second and third to go up 6-1.

Morwell responded with arally in the third, narrowing the gap with apairofclutch hits -asingle and adouble -but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Michael Aubrey led the Cougars offensively, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs.

Aubrey also started on the mound, allowing six runs (five earned) over 2.2 innings.

Sale’s SammyGarcia struck out 10 over 3.2

SCOREBOARD

innings, giving up four runs. Sale racked up nine hits, with Marco Palazzout, Michael Coulthardand Garcia each collecting two The Rangers also ran wild on the bases, stealing eight bagstohelp secure the win.

Otherresults:

CGrade: Sale def Morwell 20-1, Traralgon 13 def Churchill 6

Under 16: Churchill def Traralgon 15-1

Under 13: Traralgon Sox def Churchill Green 11-1, Churchill Gold def TraralgonReds 14-7, Morwell def Sale 9-0

Hockey in Melton

HOCKEY

LVHA BY LINDA REID

AGREAT weekend of hockey was had by all Latrobe Valley Hockey Association players

The round started on Friday night with the under 8s. The Yellow team had astrongwin overthe lessexperienced Blackteam with a great sporting spirit. This was followed by the Men’s 5asidecompetition.

Saturday saw bothLatrobeValleyVic League teams travel to Melton, but neither were able to come away with awin despite agood showing by both squads.

The Men lost 6-1 with agreat goal being scored by Declan Jones

The Women playedanexcellent team game but lost 4-nil.

At home on Sunday,the Latrobe Valley field saw Traralgon defeated Moe 2-nil.Goal scorers were Mikayla McDonaldand Wyatt Cobbledick.Wyatt also played his firstgame for Mentone on Fridaynight, joiningBrady Cakeinthe under 16 competition

Traralgon Rovers showed their abilityand experience defeating Churchill 5-nil. There will be no hockey played over the King'sBirthday weekend, except for those playing in the Senior Country Championship.

8th Shaun Doak 14th LaurieVeenman

Saturday, 31 May2025 WOMEN'S SATURDAY OPEN STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: Elliot, Christine (23) 34 TRAFALGAR

Friday,May 30th, Open Men’s&Ladies

Stableford

AGrade Winner: Dwayne Jenkins 40 pts

BGrade Winner: Darryl Blackshaw42pts

Moody,Diane (17) 30 C/B Trafalgar Golf Club Moody,Chris (31) 30 Trafalgar Golf Club Butcher,Warren Elliott(18)29 C/B Warragul CountryClub CLARK, Robert(14) 29 C/B Mirboo North Golf Club Tewierik, Rob(20) 29 Morwell Golf Club

Dwyer,Shane (10) 28 C/B Trafalgar Golf

Club HILL-SMITH, Simon (14) 28 C/B Mirboo North Golf Club Norton, Rodney (24) 28 C/B Garfield Golf Club Renehan, Frances (20) 28 Traralgon Golf Club Booth, Loretta (27) 27 C/B YallournGolf

Club Jones,Heath (1) 27 Warragul Country Club Denhouting,Phillip (6) 26 Traralgon

Golf Club Tabone,Frank (13) 25 Morwell

Golf Club Poole,Justin (18) 24 C/B Yallourn

Golf Club Fowles,Linda (18) 24 Warragul

CountryClub Hanrahan, Will (9) 19 Traralgon Golf Club

Saturday, 31 May2025 MENS Stableford

Grade AWinners: Hancock, Chris (8) 38 C/B

Grade BWinners: Papettas, Maurice (13)

39 Grade CWinners: Shaw, jayden (23) 34

C/B

Place Getters: Doak, Shaun 38 C/B Wilkinson, Wally38C/B Howard,Bernard38 Wright, David 37 C/B Fife,Mark37 C/B Johnson, Charles 37 C/B Bassman, Aaron

37 Jamieson, Justin 36 C/B Colvin, Anthony

36 C/B Babet, Alain 36 C/B Great Score: BradleyBackman (Birdie) @4 AnthonyGauci (Birdie) @8 Aaron Bassman (Birdie) @14Joshua Gaul (Birdie) @8 WallyWilkinson (Birdie) @4Dale Collings (Birdie) @4MannyBorg(Birdie) @8

Ashford, Keith(13)41Traralgon Golf Club Flack, Kendra(18)37Traralgon Golf Club Heppleston, Ian (23) 36 C/B Churchill &Monash Golf Club Nott, Chris (0) 36 Victorian Police Golf Club McLure, Amanda (12) 34 C/B Garfield Golf Club Mead, Barry (17) 34 Borg, Reno (4) 33 C/B Trafalgar Golf Club Lang,Marj (18) 33 C/B Frost, Warren (4) 33 YallournGolf Club Burridge,Dale (7) 33 C/B Churchill &Monash Golf Club Turner,Shirley(24) 33 C/B Morwell Golf Club Lau, Effie(29) 33 Morwell Golf Club Wilson, Graeme (7) 32 C/B DRAPER, Peter (9) 32 C/B Mirboo North Golf Club Wallis Elizabeth (28) 32 C/B THORN, Christopher (+4) 32 Kingston Heath Golf Club Sterrick, Christine (21) 31 C/B Churchill &Monash Golf Club Thompson, Maree (13) 31 C/B Mirboo North Golf Club Morrissey, Natalie (17) 31 Warragul CountryClub Milbourne Andy (10) 30 C/B Traralgon Golf Club

Nearest to Pin: 4th Dale Collings

DTL's: Jackson Giles 38, PeterHobson 38, Philip Burgoyne 37,Tyson Webb 37,Michael Warry36, RonDavey 35, PeterKearns 34, MatthewSilk34C/B Birdies: 2nd: John Turpin, Tyson Webb 11th: MatthewSilk13th: Nathan Jenkins,Jackson Giles

WednesdayWomen's-28/5/25Stableford: Winner: Cheryl Deppeler (22) with 35 points

Runner-Up: Jan Jensen (40) with 32 points

NTP: 5th No-One 11th Cheryl Deppeler

Gobblers: Cheryl Deppeler on the 16th

Congratulations to KarenMacGregor for winning the Knockout competition

Saturday, May31st, Stableford

AGrade Winner: Chad McKie 39 pts

BGrade Winner: Graeme Grant 39 pts

DTL’s: Wayne Robbins 38, RonDavey 37, Brad Griffin37, Glen McCulloch 36, Bruce

Aplin 36, ScottMcKinnon 36, Glenn Roberts 36, PeterRhodes 36 C/B

Eagle: 14th: Josh Clarkson

NTP’s: 2nd: Chad McKie 5th: Nathan Jenkins 11th: BarryDwyer 13th: Graeme Grant 15th: RobSaunders

Tuesday27/05/2025 -Stableford

Players: 23, Women 4, Men 19

Winner: Sue DeVries (22)

Runner Up: John Kerr (21)

DTL: Heather Savige (20), Bev Keily(20), Tony Shearer (20)

NTP: John Kerr (5th)

Thursday: 29/05/2025 -Stableford/ Rainbow Tees

Players: 49, Women 15,Men 34

Women’s Winner: Cheryl Deppeler (19c/b)

Runner Up: Olwyn Balfour (19c/b)

DTL: Sue Balfour (19), Anne Outhred (19), Lorna Risol (19), KarenMacGregor (18), Aileen McNair (18)

NTP: BevKeily(11th)

Men's Winner: Ian Outhred (22

Runner

DTL:

NTP: Andy Kiss (11th) YALLOURN Thursday29th May. ParEvent Winner.Div 1: (0-28)Lyn McAlister (14) +1 Div 2: (29-54) Donna Brown(35) -3

DTL: Loretta Booth (27) square. Lola Carter (15) -3.Jan Wilson (45) -4 NTP: 2nd Sue Riches 12 th Lola Carter 14 th Lola Carter Target Hole 16 th LorettaBooth Birdie Loretta Booth. On 16 th. Tuesday27thMay 9HoleStableford Winner Div 1: (0-28) Sue Caldow. (28) 21 pts Div 2: (29-54) Donna Brown (34) 20 pts on c/backfromSue Riches PISTOLS

TRARALGON Mon 19/5/25Air pistol BGrade:

c/b)

Up: Vic Hill (22)

David Balfour (21), Brian McKenzie (21), RonPyke(19), Duane Baker (19), GeoffThomas (19), Laurie Snowball (19), Keith Owen (19), Craig Scanlon (19)

Ready: Sale’s Andrew Pembrey anticpating thecatch on base during their win overMorwell CougarsatToners Lane Photograph: LVBA Media

Draw puts gap between first, rest

SOCCER

LVSL

BY JOHN CARDONA AND LIAM DURKIN

MOE United and Sale United battled out a1-all draw at Olympic Park on Saturday night.

Both sides started the Round 11 Latrobe Valley Soccer League match in attackingfashion. The home side produced the first major opportunity when acorner kick by Brendan Ruddell was only partially cleared by the Sale defence,with the landing falling to Luke Bathgate,whose first-time shot was cleared off the goal line.

Sale gradually gotthe ascendancy and began creating chances. Twenty five minutes in, arun by Souley-Jules Camara saw his shot from 20 metres out saved by Moe keeper Peter Albanese.

Camara was lookinga constant danger up front, and soon hadAlbanesepulling off another save from close range.

The Swans eventually got the breakthrough they wereseekingwhenthat man again, Camara made another dangerous run up the front on the left flank and cut inside, and from an acute angle hit alow hard shot which beat Albanese inside the near post. Moe United wassoon on the counterattackwhen central midfielder Sammy Lietzau made adazzling run through the centre and sent apass out wide to the right of Tully Anderson, who then sent his cross to Connor O’Hanlon.

He missed, but the Red Devils kept coming,only to see anumberofattacking plays break down, mainly coming from players rushing their kicks.

The second half saw both sides on the attack once again.

Sa le was first to threaten the goals when Konstandinos Moutoulis found his way through from an angle, but his shot at the unguarded goal was denied by abrilliant goal line save from Oscar Sceney to keep Moe United in the match.

The Red Devils settled down their on-field passing, which saw them create more attacks up front.

At the 60-minute mark, Moe’s Noah Kanehit abrilliant free kick from the left side of the field, only to be denied by afingertipsavebySaleUnited keeper Jacob Richardson, who was having agreat game.

Moe United eventually got the breakthrough they were desperately after when, on the right side of the park, right winger Tully Anderson was fouled when on an attacking run.

Ruddell then sent aperfect left foot free kick to the back post, where the ever-dangerous O’Hanlon was on hand to head the ball home.

The home side tried desperately to snatch alate winner,but Richardson was again up to the task.

Bestfor Moe was Bailey Somerville,Kane, Ruddell and Matt Shearing.

Best for Sale United wasCamara, Mitch Lummis, Alan Harris and Jacob Richardson. IN other games, Traralgon Olympians beat neighboursTraralgonCity4-nil at Harold Preston.

Monash defeated East Gippsland3-2 on the road, and Churchill United and Falcons drew2-all at Hazelwood South.

Newborough/Yallourn United had the bye.

 AGREAT contest in the women’s match between the two top sides saw Moe United take it up to the benchmark Swans.

Moe played some impressive attacking football with aggressive tactics, upsetting the rhythm of a quality opponent.

The Red Devils led 2-nil after 15 minutes, thanks to apass from Tiana Reddlex which sent Summer Cooper through.

With great tenacity, she fought off astrong and persistent challenge by the Sale defence to run in and score from 15m out.

Sale’s Lilijana Sajkar had agreat chance to level the scores,but was deniedbyagreat save from Bridget Green.

Moe United took lots of confidence from the opening goal, with Reddlex, Paris Troughton and Miley Cooper leading the way to score again.

Arun up the leftwing by Summer Cooper saw her cross to the far post controlled by Miley Cooper, who then found Rebecca Van Deer Koogh unmarked just outside the six yard box. She gave the Sale keeper no chance.

Moe United nearly went 3-nil up when Georgia Wyntjes sent aperfect throughballtoVan Der Koogh, but her attempt went inches wide of goal.

Sale United got back in the game just before halftime, when Soreti Anderson raced clear of the Moe Uniteddefenceand made no mistaketoscore

Thevisitors dominatedthe second half, and after 55 minutes, were back on level pegging whenSally Hoffmanout-sprinted the Moe defence to raceclear and score.

Sale United wasnow applying total pressure on Moe United. Sajkar had acouple of chances to give Sale the lead, as did Summer Cooper and Wyntjes for Moe.

The visitor's eventually proved too strong, winning 4-2.

Best for Moe United was Reddlex, Miley Cooper, Greenand NicholeRiseley.

Best for Sale wasAnderson, Sajkar, Hoffman and Milli Harbour.

Former Express journalist and Sale player Zoe Askew missed the match through injury, and could be on the side lines for another 12 months with a knee reco.

 IN other games, Traralgon Olympians and Traralgon City drew nil-all, Churchill defeated Falcons 4-1 and Tyers drew with Monash 1-all at Tyers.

NVU had the bye.

 THE men’s reserves was also atop-two battle.

Sale United mostly dominatedthe first half, taking atwo-goal lead and looking as though they would go three points clear at the top of the ladder

Moe had its first scoring opportunity when across fromMichael Melnyczenko foundHarley Robinson unmarked, but he failed to convert the cross.

From there, Sale took control, and were soon rewarded whenLiam Macreadiebeat MoeUnited keeper JoelThompson with aclever chipped shot from 15m out.

Sale maintained its pressure and went 2-nil up after acorner kick goal came via agoalmouth scrimmage. Josh Deschepper seized on the ball to hammer it home.

With afew injuries in the senior squad, Tom Portelli and Zoran Winkelmanwere withdrawn at halftime for the home team, but arev up from coach Harley Devlin saw adifferent attitude and response in the second half.

Sale played deeper in defence in the second half, which played into Moe’s hands. The Red Devils had total control of the midfield and finally got on the board after 60 minutes.

Similar to Sale, acorner kick and goalmouth scrimmagewas the avenue to score, which saw Chris Papanikolaou slam the ball through acrowd of feet.

Jay Hall thought he'd scored the equaliser after 75m,and despite lookingonside,itwas ruledoffside by the linesman.

Sale created acoupleofgreat chances, butequally good defence from Moe saved the day.

SaleUnited appeared to have the threepoints in the bag, but were left shattered late when in the last two minutes, athrough ball from Jake Heusman saw Robinson collect the ball and cooly place it into the net to tie the match 2-all.

Best for Moe was Timmy Stephens, Papanikolaou,

Fortunaclose firsthalf of theseason undefeated

BY ALLAN ROBERTS

ROUND 10 of the Veto Men'sState League saw Fortuna 60 play their final game for the first half of the season away to Mt Martha Soccer Club.

The travelling Lions had the opportunity to finish

the first half of the home-and-away season undefeatedand placethemselvesinastrong position for the return legs.

The conclusion of the gamesaw Fortuna come away with adominant 4-1 win.

The first 20 odd minutes saw Fortuna dominate play but were not able to hit the back of the net. This changed in the 26th minute when Jordan Campbell made astrong run down the wing and

Seth Grixti and Melnyczenko. Best for Sale was Deschepper, Logan Mills, Sammy Godde and Macreaddie.

 ELSEWHERE, Traralgon Olympians beat Traralgon City 2-nil, Falcons defeated Churchill United 6-2. No result was entered for East Gippsland versus Monash.

NYU had the bye.

 IN the3rd Division match, afull strength Sale was made to work hard for the points against a determined Moe Untied.

Sale raced to atwo-goal lead thanks to Chris Richardson and Kyle Nauta.

The visitors were looking the better side, but a goal to Moe’s Gedd Heusmann got the Red Devils back in the match.

The second half was ascrappy affair, with neither side able to find the back of the net.

Moe United had afew chances, but were wasteful. Kristian Aquilina had afew, and then late in the match, the Red Devils were denied at the penalty spot kick.

Best forMoe was JuddVan Breugel, Heusmann and Zane Poxon. Best for Sale was Richardson,Cooper KellyWilliams, Nauta and Nyasha Mazorodze.

 CHURCHILL United had abig winover Falcons, 5-nil, while Tyers did the same number of Monash. Fortuna and Olympians had the bye. There are no LVSL games this weekend due to the King’s Birthday.

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE

LADDER -ROUND 10

SENIORS

Olympians: 26 points (8-2-0 record, +38 GD)

Moe: 20 (6-2-1, +29)

Sale United: 20 (6-2-1, +9)

Falcons: 17 (5-2-2, +13)

Monash: 16 (4-4-2, +4)

NYU: 7(1-4-4, -13)

East Gippsland: 6(2-0-8, -23)

Traralgon City: 1(0-1-9, -38)

Churchill: -2 (1-1-6, -19)

RESERVES

Sale: 25 (8-1-1, +42) Moe: 25 (8-1-1, +32)

Olympians: 20 (6-2-2, +7)

Monash: 18 (6-0-3, +34)

crossed the ball into the box for Jake Budija to tap in andopenthe scoring.The remainder of the first half saw the Lions with the run of play, but with no further reward for effort.

With the halftime whistle blowing, Fortuna headed to the changerooms with a1-nil lead and plenty of work to do in the second half to ensure their unbeaten run remained intact.

At the start of the second half, Mt Martha took advantage of adefensive error in the 48th minute to level the scores.

TheLions were not going to lie down however, and with Jake Budija getting onto aspilt ball in the box in the 56th minute and punishing the keeper error, gave the visitors a2-1 lead.

Just two minutes later, Joel Palermo made a break down the wing and delivered agreat cross to the back post that was duly dispatched into the back of the net by Nonda Lazaris to increase the Lions' lead.

From then on it was all one-way traffic as Fortuna battered the Mt Martha defence withfour shots hitting either the uprights or the crossbar in a display of football dominance.

In the 82nd minute, Lazaris put the result beyond doubtafter being left open and receiving aballfrom aLions counterattack which he calmly dispatched into the goals.

The win sees Fortuna maintain their six point advantage at the top of the table, but with abye this week, the Lions will be hoping that Aspendale Soccer Club beatssecond-placed Mt Eliza so they can head into the midseason break with afull six point advantage.

 EARLIER in the day, the Fortuna reserves took to the field and were hoping to build on the previous week's draw.

But unfortunately for the Lions they had acouple of late withdrawals that leftthe team down on substitutes. Mt Martha proved too strong for the undermanned Fortuna and won comprehensively 4-1.

Falcons: 16 (5-1-3, 14)

Churchill: 7(2-1-5, 0)

East Gippsland: 7(2-1-6, -27)

Traralgon City: 3(1-0-9, -25)

NYU: 1(0-1-8, -77)

SENIOR WOMEN'S

Sale: 24 (8-0-0, +44)

Churchill: 22 (7-1-1, +25)

Moe: 20 (6-2-1, +30)

Olympians: 11 (3-2-5, -21)

Traralgon City: 11 (3-2-5, -21)

Falcons: 9(2-3-5, -17)

NYU: 8(2-2-5, -14)

Tyers: 7(1-4-4, -9)

Monash: 5(1-2-7, -17)

3RD DIVISION

Churchill: 21 (7-0-2, +12)

Olympians: 20 (6-2-0, +21)

Tyers: 15 (5-0-3, +9)

Moe: 13 (4-1-3, +9)

Fortuna: 13 (4-1-3, -9)

Sale United: 6(2-0-6, +1)

Monash: 3(1-0-7,-18)

Falcons: 3(1-0-6, -25)

Skill: Jordan Campbell wasdominant in the midfield forthe travelling Fortuna at the weekend Photographs: Peta Rober ts

Knows where they are: Nonda Lazaris scored twogoals forFor tuna in astrong second half display.

Strike: Brendan Ruddellwas among Moe’s best in thedrawagainst Sale at the weekend.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Great times in more ways than one

ATHLETICS

TRARALGON

MARATHON

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THERE would have been alot of sore and aching bodies earlier this week.

The 58th Traralgon Marathon and Running Festival came and went last Sunday (June1)with another ragingsuccess for the Traralgon Harriers AthleticsClub.

With achange of location this year, the Harriers partnered withGlengarryFootball-Netball Clubto

deliver yet another top notch event for the public and all entrants across its three key events during the day.

Shooting off againstthe cold and fog at 8am

Sunday morning, the main marathon took participants on two treksfromGlengarry to Toongabbie to complete 42.2 kilometres, again up the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.

The half-marathon and 10km run followed at 9am and 10am respectively.

Returning after a10-year hiatus, Don Finocchiaro became athree-time Traralgon Marathon winner

Winnersare grinners: Some of the topplacersinthe 2025 Traralgon Marathon, half marathon and 10km events Photograph supplied

in an absurd time of two hours, 29 minutes and 45 seconds-a36-minute difference between the next best of Sale’s Mitch Dowse (3:06:04).

Traralgon Harriers’ Stephen Renehan came under three minutesshy of apodium finish (thirdplace was Nick Pratt at 3:08:10), an incredible effortconsidering he took on the Great Ocean Road Ultramarathon just two weeks prior.

Traralgon’s Courtney Ellis took out the female field and athird-best overall time of 3:07:30, almost 32 minutes better than runner-up Juanita McIntyre (3:39:21),while ZoeDunkley(3:48:06) finished third.

Keith Colomb won the half-marathon in atime of 1:17:15, followed by Daniel Furmston (1:19:27) and Elliot Shaw (1:20:48).

The female half-marathonwinner wasKylie Murray finishing in atimeof1:31:37, followed by Kate Peel (1:35:44) and Sarah Franks (1:37:46).

Traralgon Harriers ownand younggun Dempsey Podmore tookout the10km in atimeof34:34, followed by Leongatha footballerCooper Alger (36:32) and Sam Treasure (38:22).

SarahLewiswas the female 10km winner at 42:36, followed by 60+ year-old entrant Sarah Nield (48:02) and Jacinta Hearn (50:30).

Across theday’s proceedings, 369 people crossed thefinish line, with the half marathon and 10km at capacity weeks out advance.

Traralgon Harriers President, Phill Mayer took part in the 10km, and said the festivalwas another exceptional showcase.

“Thisyear again, we capped entries across the distancesand we hit those capacities early with a huge waiting list, which meant quite afew missed outonrunning,” he said.

“Creating an event where demand exceedsthe cap means we have some prestige and people hopefully enter early rather than leaving it to the last minute, which makes organisation and planning easier for our club volunteers.”

Thechangeofvenue, which squeezed the area of the circuit,was praised by runners,creating evenmore of acommunal feel with participants constantly able to seeentrantsacross all events running past or side-by-side, encouragingand inspiring each other all the way through.

Volunteers were integral in making the event

Last run before marathon event

ATHLETICS

TRARALGON HARRIERS BY BARRYHIGGINS

LAST Thursday’s (May 29) run/walk was the final hitout before the Traralgon Marathon Festival. With many participants tapering down for theSunday run, whether the full,half marathon or 10 kilometre event, times were generally slower, despite the almost perfect running conditions. Members wereinfamiliarsurroundings,starting from the clubrooms before navigating the surrounding streets of Traralgon West.

After the run, the Momentum Physiotherapy team gave an information sessioninthe clubrooms, addressing warm up, injury prevention and race recovery.Itwas greatly appreciated by those present.

Quickestwomen were sub-3 hour marathon runner Courtney Ellis, consistent performerLiz Kenney and parkrun devotee Claire Macumber.

Among the men, the fastest finishers were Scott Syme, whose background as atriathlete likely contributed to his strong performance,ahead of Andrew Greenhill, and Trent Kooyman. Tomorrow's run/walk (June 5) is the Gilmour Giddy five kilometre course,again starting from the clubrooms at the Traralgon West Sports Complex. Annual membership is stillopen and all members are reminded to renew their membership. For anyonewho is considering joining the Harriers, now is agood time. See: traralgonharriers. org.au. This is the finalweek for members to bring along acan of food for the ‘Give aDamn –Give aCan’ food appeal.

Results -Stockdale Road

5km run.

ScottSyme 21:40, Andrew Greenhill 21:48, Trent Kooyman 21:57,Glenn Graham 22:03, Clinton Jolly22:21, Cour tneyEllis 22:27, Ian Cornthwaite22:27,Dempsey

possible and run seamlessly, starting at the top with Mayerand racedirectorDesley Gray, to traffic control to pacers (and sweepers) to the bibteamto hydration and many, manymore.

Pacers were in great numbers, with many arriving from metro clubs,including 12 from the Mad Rabbit Crew in Melbourne.

Practically aj oint partnership, Traralgon Harriers and Glengarry FNC made up abulkof thevolunteers throughout and in the lead-up to the day, with Gray noting Glengarryofficials were already up bright and earlybefore they even made the trek down to the reserve.

“It’s beenhugefor us, we didn’tknow whatto expect when we got the first phone call, whether we wouldlike to be involvedornot,” Glengarry FNC president, Alan Whitty said.

“But from the first time we met with Phill and the Harriers, they are just the most incredible people and Ithink everyone was on the same page to make it areallysuccessful day.

“We need (volunteer support) alot duringthe footy (and) netball season, but then to see it again today, the community just understands how important our volunteers are and Ijust think they are wonderful people.”

Acarbloadingdinnerpre-empted the Traralgon Marathon on Saturday (May 31) at Dal Mondo Restaurant, Traralgon open to the public and featured three fabulous guest speakers.

Nikki Wynd (who participated in the marathon, finishing ninth overall) was the first Australia to win the prestigious Badwater 135 Ultra Marathon (217km race acrossDeath Valley) and has more than adecade’s worth of experience in world-class ultra-running.

Aus trali an mar atho nl eg end Rick Pat zold (finished top 50 in the marathon at age 60) has completed aludicrous422 marathonssince he began in 2001, and holds the distinction as the only Australian to go sub-4 more than 200 times.

Motivational speaker Kylie Mayne has completed six World Major Marathons, and was the 2:10 half-marathon pacer.

Gray hinted at what’s to come for the Traralgon Marathonwith three simple words- ‘ultra’ and ‘60th year’.

You work out what that means and get ready.

Podmore22:27,Daniel Furmston 22:27,Adrian Sutcliffe 22:29, Aaron More22:54, RonVerschuur 23:21, Geoffrey Francis 24:00, GaryFox 24:35, Belkey Podmore25:03, Andrew Broberg25:14, Errol Poole 26:10, Chris VanUnen 27:39, Liz Kenney28:22, Daniel Wright 28:22, Jason Odlum 29:09, David Hood 29:13, ClaireMacumber 29:55, Paul Smith 30:02, Ben Wilkinson 30:46, Collette Hofmann 30:51, KayeLivingstone 31:43, ChesneyPodmore32:40, MarkLansdown 33:15, Tania Whitehead 33:30, Phillip Mayer33:35, Becky Nowak33:39, Daniel Symons 34:02, BjornLuxmann 35:58, ShayLorenz 37:11, BarryHiggins 40:25, TimothyGraham 40:32, Ann Bomers41:07,Shane Wilson 41:48, MariekaReilly42:04, DesleyGray42:04, Kristina Creighton 44:41, Danelle Wright 46:40, Tony Marino 46:44, Bob Duljas 47:37,Michelle Colwell 48:29, KathyQuinn 48:29, Helen Whitby 51:03, Belinda Heafield 51:03, SandraBirkbeck51:58, Nicky Semmler 53:11, SarahMcKie 53:11, Angelo Gaudiano 55:43, Kylee Earl 57:00, NickHodson 57:00, Ian Heafield 57:49, Seth BomersNTR, KarenGraham NTR, StaceyPodmoreNTR, PeterSandersNTR, Stephen Renehan NTR, Darrel Cross NTR, ReeGraham NTR.

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