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By MICHELLE SLATER
LATROBE City Council has announced an immediate shortterm emergency business and community support package in response to COVID-19 shutdowns. Council is also establishing a help desk for local businesses to call a support line to help navigate council assistance or any government links. Latrobe City councillors passed the package as a matter of urgent business at their April meeting on Monday. Mayor Dan Clancey encouraged local businesspeople to contact council. “These are dire times for the community,� Cr Clancey said at the meeting. “There will be help available, please contact us if you are struggling.� The new package comes with a raft of supports that include waiving fees and rent reductions for small to medium businesses, sporting clubs and community groups. It was designed in conjunction with councillors and Latrobe Valley traders groups with a report due at the end of June to see if more measures would still need to be rolled out. Traralgon Chamber of Commerce president Luke Henderson said he was pleased local traders could provide feedback on the measures.
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PAGES 17-19 However, he warned that more time would be needed to understand the impact on businesses in the next few months. “It’s extremely difficult for businesses to continue to trade, some have been forced to close, but there are inspirational stories of how some people are continuing to trade,� Mr Henderson told The Express. “This is testament to the local area how strong our businesses are, the community is supporting local people and this great as they are continuing to do what they can.� The package’s key points include
refunding permit charges for street trading and outdoor dining establishments from March 1 to June 30. It will provide rent reductions for cafe and restaurants operating out of council owned buildings until in-house dining bans are lifted. Rent and fees will be waived for sporting clubs using council facilities through winter, and rent will be suspended for community groups that use council facilities from March 1 to June 30. Latrobe City will develop a COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy for to consider hardship
circumstances for rates, fines and fees on investment and commercial properties. Cr Dale Harriman said the package would help more than 680 local businesses and nearly 100 sporting clubs. “We understand it’s starting to hurt. While this doesn’t do everything, it’s a first stage. We had to move fairly quickly to come up with something and we believe this hits the spot of a number of issues,� Cr Harriman said. “This is something every councillor has worked on and had a hand into as a major issue that taken up a lot of councillors’ time.�
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Valley’s stations high on pollution rankings
By MICHELLE SLATER
LATROBE Valley coal-fired power stations have come out as some of the country’s worst polluters according to the latest data from the National Pollutant Inventory. Environmental Justice Australia analysis from the report between July 2018 and June 2019 revealed the Valley’s generators were emitting high levels of fine particles, sulfur dioxide and mercury. The National Pollutant Inventory is published by the federal government from information supplied by various industries and compiled by the states and territories. Yallourn and Loy Yang A were Australia’s second and third top emitters of fine particulates, behind Vales Point in New South Wales which had an 181 per cent increase in these emissions. Yallourn reported an 82 per cent jump in particulates pollution, while Loy Yang A also reported the highest output of sulphur dioxide in Australia. The report found that Loy Yang B put out almost twice as much
fine particulates as Eraring in New South Wales, which is the country’s largest power station. The Valley’s three power stations emitted a tonne of mercury led by Loy Yang B - more than doubling the output of Australia’s next eight biggest power stations combined. EJA clean air campaigner Maxwell Smith said the increase at Yallourn was “remarkable� given unit three was offline for planned maintenance. “Concentrations of other pollutants at Yallourn went down because it used less coal, but fine particulates skyrocketed and its operator EnergyAustralia has not explained this,� Mr Smith said. Yallourn’s pollution control equipment is the focus of legal action initiated by EJA in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Mr Smith said the data was a call for the Environment Protection Authority to step in and force the Valley’s power stations to “clean up their act�. He said Victoria’s power stations should be forced to install bag filters which were standard
practice in power stations around the world that could capture up to 99 percent of fine particle pollution. “There are a full suite of pollution controls to capture a range of emissions,� Mr Smith said. “We know the EPA has been reviewing emissions licences for the past several years and they should require these power stations to install pollution controls.� EPA chief executive Cathy Wilkinson the “to ensure compliance, EPA undertakes inspection and analyses each station’s annual performance statements�. Fine particulates proportions can vary depending on coal quality or combustion conditions with differences in composition between brown and black coal. EnergyAustralia, AGL Loy Yang A and A Loy Yang B spokespeople said their brown coal stations operated within EPA licence conditions. Both EnergyAustralia and AGL pointed to their electrostatic precipitators which removed particles to ensure discharges were below licence requirements.
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Sixth COVID-19 case in the Valley A SIXTH case of coronavirus has been detected in the Latrobe Valley. It is the first new case diagnosed in more than a week. Latrobe’s numbers compare favourably to Wellington Shire, which has eight cases. But Baw Baw (five), South Gippsland (four) and Bass Coast (four) all boast less cases than our municipality. The total number of coronavirus (COVID19) cases in Victoria as of lunchtime yesterday was 1212 - an increase of 21 from Monday. A woman in her 80s died in hospital on Monday, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to 12. The total number of cases includes 635 men and 577 women. Cases range in age from babies to their early nineties. There are 101 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. More than 60,000 tests have been conducted to date. Currently 45 people are in hospital - including 12 patients in intensive care - and 736 people have recovered. Of the total 1212 cases, there have been 980 in Melbourne and 232 in regional Victoria. The state’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton yesterday urged Victorians to stay vigilant, particularly as the Easter holidays approach. “The rules are clear - and they don’t change over Easter: if you can stay at home, you must stay at home,” Professor Sutton said. “This is tough for many families, but no Easter holiday is worth a life. Stay at home, protect the health system, and save lives. “There is no doubt about it - physical distancing will save lives. I urge people not to look for loopholes but to follow the advice and do the right thing.” Prof Sutton said there are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services hotline for public information on COVID-19 is 1800 675 398.
Senate beckons for bill: Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the $130 billion wage subsidy was as the biggest economic lifeline in the nation’s history.
$130b plan jumps key hurdle THE federal government’s $130 billion wage subsidy scheme is on its way to the Senate after passing the first hurdle of parliament yesterday. Wage subsidies designed to save six million jobs are one step closer after passing the first hurdle of a scaledback federal parliament. Draft legislation underpinning the $130 billion JobKeeper scheme is on its way to the Senate after passing the lower house. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the scheme was the biggest economic lifeline in the nation’s history and was designed to protect the country’s jobs
during the coronavirus pandemic. “Today is not about ideologies. We check those at the door,” he told parliament. “Today is about defending and protecting Australia’s national sovereignty.” Labor tried to amend the bill to extend the payment to more casual workers. “Many needy Australians will miss out,” Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese told the chamber. The Greens will try to change the bill in the Senate so more charities can receive support, and to extend
welfare support to people on temporary visas. The minor party also wants people on disability support to receive the $550 per fortnight welfare boost. The federal government is refusing to extend the JobKeeper scheme to more than two million casual workers, temporary visa holders and local council employees who will miss out. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the government won’t accept any amendments to the bill, noting it will support six million Australians. He said the states were responsible for council workers and reiterated
calls for struggling visa workers to pack up and leave. Unions and the Coalition have struck a deal on the measures, with more protections for workers built into the draft laws. Under the scheme, coronavirusaffected businesses will get $1500 in fortnightly payments to pass on to each employee.
Workers who have their hours cut will be able to request time to work a second job.
EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN
Joining the LRH Workforce Latrobe Regional Hospital is seeking suitably qualified staff to support our organisation in the event of an increase in confirmed COVID-19 patients requiring care. Employment opportunities may include nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, mental health, allied health and several non-clinical roles.
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◗ Registered nurses currently working in the community ◗ Retired registered nurses ◗ Health workers keen to return to practice ◗ Health workers on parental leave who are available to work ◗ Registered nursing students who have completed at least 12 months of their degree and may be eligible to assist the nursing team as paid employees ◗ Registered medical practitioners ◗ Retired medical practitioners ◗ General practitioners ◗ Mental health clinicians ◗ Non-clinical personnel (environmental services, food services, security)
Expressions of interest can be made over the phone or online.
Look for the quick link on our home page www.lrh.com.au to download an EOI form or call our Human Resources team on 5173 8635. The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 9 April, 2020 — Page 5
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Helping hand: LRH executive director of information and regional services Jon Millar, Australian Emergency Assistance Association president and photograph supplied Aus Made International Group chief executive Huifeng Liu and LRH executive director of people and culture Mark Wilkins.
Hospital cleans up with donation
By MICHELLE SLATER
MEMBERS of Melbourne’s ChineseAustralian community are ramping up efforts to help protect rural communities against the coronavirus. Bentleigh man Huifeng Liu has delivered three pallets of hospitalgrade disinfectant to Latrobe Regional Hospital as part of $100,000 worth of donations he made of the indemand product to Victorian public health services. Mr Liu is also donating the same amount of disinfectant to New South Wales health services.
The businessman said he wanted to help as many people as possible through his donation to Australian hospitals. “As a member of the Australian community, we want to meet our civic duty and do something to help Australian medical frontline workers to fight against COVID-19 and overcome this pandemic together,” Mr Liu told The Express. “Let us isolate the virus, not the care of the community. We sincerely hope that everyone is safe and well during this difficult time.”
Mr Liu is also president of the Australian Emergency Assistance Association Incorporated which is a community-based volunteer group that provides 24-hour access to people in need. The organisation has connected 1000 volunteers through online platforms to deliver groceries to isolated people as well as providing interpreter services and emergency support. LRH executive director of regional services Jon Millar said the “generous donation” would enhance disinfectant
supply levels in Gippsland hospitals. “While we’re taking delivery of the disinfectant at LRH, our intention has always been to share it with hospitals across Gippsland,” Mr Millar said. “We have been working as a collective to purchase much of our supplies through the state distribution centre. “The cleanliness of hospitals has never been more important and we’re humbled the Chinese-Australian community has looked beyond the metropolitan area to support regional and rural healthcare.”
POLICE BEAT
A MALE was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into a tree at Hernes Oak on Tuesday night. He was a backseat passenger in the vehicle, which ran off the road at McGraths Track about 10pm. The male was cut free from the wreckage and airlifted from the
scene. Another two male passengers were taken by ambulance to a local hospital - one with serious injuries and one with minor injuries. Police allege the 18-year-old driver fled the scene and was arrested at a Newborough address several hours later. Major Collision
Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Any witnesses, anyone with dash cam footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
COUNTRY Press Australia welcomed the announcement earlier this week by the federal government to release $5 million from the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund. However, CPA has called on the federal government to release all of the $48 million from the fund and ensure it is only used as intended, for small and regional publishers of public interest BRUCE ELLEN journalism. “The fund was established in 2017 as a direct result of the large media companies lobbying the federal government to make changes to Media Laws,” CPA president Bruce Ellen, who is also the publisher of The Express, said. “Despite the Government claiming that the release of funds had been brought forward, the vast majority of these funds should have already been distributed as part of the three-year funding agreement to sustain small publishing companies. “We are concerned about the Minister’s statement that more organisations will be eligible to apply. “It is vital this fund continues to be for small and regional publishers and is not once again handed to the large public company media organisations who have scale and diversity that small publishers do not have.” Many publishers with low overheads have already had a significant boost with the JobKeeper Allowance. Online businesses with low overheads and large salaries will benefit. Newspapers, on the other hand, have large overheads with printing and distribution and the fund was largely established to assist traditional small news media businesses, Mr Ellen said. The Department of Communications website clearly states the intention of the fund:“The Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package is designed to help small metropolitan and regional publishers adapt to the challenges facing the contemporary media environment, create employment opportunities for cadet journalists and support regional students to study journalism.” Country Press Australia alone has 140 member newspapers, including The Express and Gippsland Times. “The current allocation of $5 million will not be enough to sustain those members beyond a very short timeframe,” Mr Ellen said. “The federal government needs to release all the funds and maintain the intentions of the fund for smaller independent operators.”
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LOCALS possessing a knack with a sewing machine are keeping a common thread with the region’s senior citizens by making gowns to protect aged care workers. Japara Mirboo North Aged Care Home put the call out for seamsters to make full length and full sleeved gowns to bolster supplies in case of a COVID-19 outbreak. Home manager Alison Snell said the community response had been so great that other aged care homes in the region had been taking up the idea. “We only have 100 disposable gowns allocated to us here, but if we had a break out - and touch wood we don’t - this would not be enough,” Ms Snell said. “We have the washing facilities here, so they would be single use as they would go straight in the wash.” Ms Snell said the idea was floated by the Narracan Gardens house manager, who was a handy sewer and had gathered a crew to start making them. “It’s fantastic, I think people want to do something to help, particularly if they are stuck at home and here is something they can do to put back into the community and protect older people,” she said. Ms Snell said the gowns could be made out of old doona covers or sheets and she encouraged people to use bright colours to lift the mood. She said people could email her for the specific pattern. “I’m hoping to get as many as we can and then I’m also hoping to share them with the Mirboo North medical centre. We really need to look after our staff,” Ms Snell said.
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“We’ve never been in a situation like this and we hope we never will again.” Ms Snell said the staff and residents had been remaining positive with added health precautions put into place. She said the 74-bed house was put into voluntary lockdown with family able to talk to their loved ones through the windows or via online platforms. “Each day everyone gets assessed and their temperature taken by a registered nurse and we have lots of consultation with the residents if they have any concerns,” Ms Snell said. For a copy of the pattern, email mirboonorth@japara.com.au.
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Colourful and practical: Registered nurse Jacki Eyers with gown made by a community member. photograph supplied
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has declared Gippsland motorists deserve price relief at the bowser during the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Chester said coronavirus was having a significant impact on the Australian economy and the Federal Government was working with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to tackle the issue. “With world oil prices plummeting to just over $20 per barrel, Gippsland motorists must receive the benefits of lower prices at the bowser,” Mr Chester said. “I am pleased the ACCC has said fuel prices above 130 cents per litre were inappropriate and it is closely monitoring the situation. “The Federal Government will continue to closely watch the actions of fuel retailers in regional areas and we encourage the community to name and shame retailers doing the wrong thing. “Competition among outlets is important, particularly outside the major cities, but too often regional motorists bear the brunt of higher fuel prices. “The government is very clear: retailers are expected to pass savings on immediately. “Prices in Sale on Friday were 145.9 cents compared to 125.9 cents in Traralgon and 99.9 cents in Morwell.” Motorists can follow pricing apps and take advice from motoring bodies, like the RACV, for information on when and where to fill up for the best price.
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FEDERATION University has announced a new financial assistance package to help students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to continue their studies. Students will be able to receive $300 each week for an initial fiveweek period if they are experiencing financial hardship due to the need to self-isolate, have had their hours of employment reduced, are unable to work due to required self-isolation and have limited or no provision of personal or annual leave, do not have access to technology to study remotely and require funds to purchase items, such as a computer or home internet connection.
The university will also extend the due date for student tuition fees and provide financial relief to students living on campus. “We know many of our students have lost their casual work and are feeling the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic like so many others in the community,� vicechancellor and president Professor Helen Bartlett said. “The wellbeing of our students is always our number one priority. “This support package will help our students continue their studies during these difficult times, whether that’s through financial assistance or providing emotional support through
free counselling and other services.� “We are the number one university in Victoria for student support and this COVID-19 assistance package for our students clearly demonstrates that.� “Now, more than ever, we need to support our students. “They are our future teachers, nurses, social workers and other vital professions that will help us recover from this pandemic.� In addition to financial support, Federation University students can also access free phone counselling services, job search support and help accessing government assistance such as financial counselling,
Centrelink and local support services. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled as on-campus higher education students and have experienced reduced income or loss of employment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federation University transitioned to online teaching and learning for all higher education programs on March 30. Student support services have also moved to online or phone support, including the library, academic support and counselling services.
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McNALLY (Boland) - Olivia Margaret Ruth was born on March 7 at LRH to parents Becc and Nick of Newry (formerly Yallourn North).
LONG (Rixon) - Finn Anthony was born on March 31 at West Gippsland Hospital to parents Amanda and Chris of Newborough.
BASTIN (McLure) - Elsie Louise was born on January 19 at LRH to parents Kayla and Brendon of Glengarry West.
WARBURTON (Vickers) - Chloe Jenna was born on March 7 at LRH to parents Nicole and Shane of Traralgon.
CRADDOCK-DAY (Craddock) Willow Margaret was born on March 31 at LRH to parents Trisha and Jeremy of Churchill.
SALMON (Dinsdale) - Jack Deakin was born on January 5 at LRH to parents Kristi and Aaron of Morwell.
ROTHNIE (Davidson) - Noah Jai was born on March 11 at LRH to parents Aimee and Chase of Traralgon.
TAFFS (Rennie) - Lucas James was born on April 3 at West Gippsland Hospital to parents Laine and Terry of Churchill.
GILLESPIE (Brei) - Quinn was born on March 11 at LRH to parents Casey and Shane of Traralgon.
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RUSSELL NORTHE The impacts of Coronavirus are being felt heavily right across the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland region. These are unprecedented, unfamiliar and uncertain times for individuals, families, employees, employers, organisations and communities. There are so many valid concerns, issues and questions that have arisen, which is understandable given the circumstances we are contending with. From a health perspective, it is imperative that we all heed the health advice that is being handed down by the experts because COVID-19 is real, and it is extremely serious. The State Government has recently established a Coronavirus website which contains a variety of health and other information, supports and advice. I encourage people to view this website on a regular basis to receive updates on the situation as it evolves. https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus The reality is people are hurting in a variety of ways at present. Restriction measures have been put in place to minimise the spread of this virus, which has changed dramatically the way we go about our daily lives. Subsequently businesses and their employees have endured substantial pain and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted negatively in this regard. The health and well-being of our community is paramount, but the economic hurt can’t be ignored given so many have invested their lives and livelihoods into their business or enterprise. In this context, State and Federal Governments have announced respective economic packages for employers and assistance initiatives for employees. These include: • Victorian Business Hotline: 13 22 15 • Business Victoria Website: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/
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• Employees impacted by the loss of work during this period should contact Centrelink directly or visit the following website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/ affected-coronavirus-covid-19 In the Latrobe Valley we have experienced many significant challenges over previous years, and we have proved to be a resilient bunch through those same battles. This virus is a different beast and it will take time and all our strength to get through as unscathed as possible. Thiss has to be complimented by good decision-making and the provision of adequate supports and assistance by all levels vels of Government. I have been able to raise throughh the Premier’s office a number of local issues, questions and d initiatives that have arisen in recent weeks and will continue tinue to do so on behalf of our community. To those working on the frontline we say thank nk you for what you are doing. Whether it be police and d emergency service workers, those working in the healthcare care sector, aged care, child-care or education along withh so many others we commend you for your commitment and dedication at this difficult time. These extraordinary times es call for extraordinary care and generosity for those se around us. Call up or check in on family, friends ds and neighbours to make sure they are okay. Support local businesses, where we can, as they hey are going to need our support. And just as importantly, look after you during this period of time.
Take care everyone
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Motoring towards more car parks Easing the burden: Under the plan, Morwell would welcome a single deck over the existing car park west of the Latrobe City headquarters building. By MICHELLE SLATER
DRIVERS may not have to jostle around town trying to find a park as more than 800 new parking spaces in Morwell, Moe and Traralgon are another step closer. Latrobe City councillors agreed on potential new parking locations at their ordinary April meeting and agreed to seek $1 million in state government funding to help move the project along. The funding would help assess land
access, detailed scoping and design, and to negotiate a partnership with adjacent property owners to build a multi storey site between Kay and Grey streets in Traralgon. Traralgon sites also include another level to Latrobe City’s multi deck car park between Seymour and Hotham streets and a car park on VicTrack owned land east of the VRI Hall. Plans in Morwell include a single deck over the existing car park west of the
Latrobe City’s headquarters building. It would also include upgrading the gravel carpark on Commercial Road west of the Jane Street overpass, a carpark on Princes Drive opposite Hopetoun Avenue as well as a carpark on the former Princes Drive petrol station site. Moe would get a car park west of an existing sealed off-street car park at the Moe service centre. The project was part of a state
government election promise to deliver a $30 million Regional Car Parks Fund. Latrobe City councillor Graeme Middlemiss said the council motion meant that this election promise was getting “closer and closer�. “Moe councillors were a little bit concerned they haven’t got as much out of this as they hoped, but we are certainly underway and people can look forward to seeing some action shortly,� Cr Middlemiss said.
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Cr Darrell White said it was a “step in the right direction� but warned there was still “a fair bit of water under the bridge�. “Car parking in Morwell at the moment and we know it’s also applicable in Moe and Traralgon, is an important issue,� Cr White said. “We have congestion opposite the law courts in Morwell and also in the town centre in Traralgon.�
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Entries are open now for The Express’ poetry competition By GREGOR MACTAGGART
CALLING everyone in the Latrobe Valley. It is time to get creative. With many of us in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, finding activities to keep our minds sharp can be a challenge. So how about trying this one for size. Following an idea from renowned author R.A Edwards, who lives in Moe, The Express is running a poetry competition with cash prizes for the winners. “The aim of this competition is to inspire all to get creative and help pass the time in isolation,� she said. There are no restrictions on word count or topic (please remember to be respectful at all times). The competition will be split into
three categories - juniors (12 years and under), teenagers (13-19 years) and adults (19 years plus). The poems will be judged by a threemember panel, with a $100 cash prize for each category winner. Submitted entries must have the entrant’s name, contact details and the category they are eligible for. Entries can be submitted via email to news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line Poetry Competition or via post to The Express, 21 George Street, Morwell, Victoria, 3840. Ms Edwards, who has authored such titles as Flipping Hell and Jetsun Punk’s Unforeseen Journey to Shambhala, has submitted an example. “I’m not a poet, I’m a writer,� she said.
By R.A. EDWARDS
From a wet market where animals are used and abused A virus appeared and spread Then as quick as lighting it started to strike humans down dead A invisible army called Covid-19 wearing crowns Invaded all lands Mostly being passed by infected hands Anyone in its path its knocking them down Causing sickness worry grief and suffering to all it can Many started to panic and ran to hide In hope good health would stay on their side Wash your hands social distance isolate stay home If you have to talk to someone do it by phone Because so much about this nasty disease is still unknown Scientists are doing their best health care and front line workers are getting No rest Perhaps all we can do is ride this through And with all our hearts pray For the coronial 19 virus to go away Let’s all just do what we can do Love light and protection I wish for you
Mental health a focus
NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath is encouraging Gippslanders to look after their mental health as the community combats the spread of COVID-19. Ms Bath said that with new daily routines being established, it was important to look after one’s physical and mental health during isolation, as well as checking in with loved ones and neighbours. “If you are worried about coronavirus and how it is affecting your life or people you love, you’re not alone,� she said. “It is difficult time for everyone, especially when media and social media are saturated with stories and updates on coronavirus.� Ms Bath said it was important for Gippslander’s to nurture their mental health during this time which can lead to feelings of anxiety and concern. “Home isolation doesn’t mean you cannot go outside. I encourage people to utilise their backyard creatively and/or factor in an actively such as a daily walk around the block,� she said. “While we can’t physically see our friends and extended family, it’s important to stay connected, whether that’s with a phone or video call.� Ms Bath congratulated Gippslanders who are actively complying with the social isolation rules. “The streets of our Gippsland towns have become quiet, with pedestrians and cars few and far between,� she said. “As a community, we are all in this together and I say thank you to Gippslanders who have bunkered down to protect themselves and our wider community.� Ms Bath encouraged people to check out Beyond Blue which had has useful tips on how to look after your mental health during this time of selfisolation to stop the spread of COVID-19. These tips include trying to maintain perspective, finding a healthy balance in relation to media coverage and social media use and accessing good quality information. Beyond Blue also urges people to try to maintain a practical and calm approach. More resources and tips can be found at beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-yourmental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak. More advice can be found at Head to Health at headtohealth.gov.au/. Those who need immediate support can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Put yourself first: Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath is encouraging Gippslanders to look after their mental health as the community combats the spread of COVID-19.
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Message is to study at home if you can
GOVERNMENT schools will reopen next week in Victoria, but families are going to be strongly encouraged to keep their children at home if possible. Online learning will start on Wednesday, although schools will physically open for families who are unable to keep their children at home during the day. VCE exams will be postponed until at least December and universities will start later in 2021. Premier Daniel Andrews said the new arrangements would remain in place for the duration of term two, then be reviewed. “If you can learn from home you must learn from home,” he said. “School is going to look very different in term two. “For instance, there will be some digital issues for some students, despite the work that we’ve done. “There will be students whose parents are doing incredibly important work for all of us. “Whether it’s somebody who is working the checkout at Coles or stacking shelves at Woolworths, a nurse, a member of Victoria Police, the list goes on. “They’re all doing incredibly important work.And then there are lots of other jobs that are being done right across the
DANIEL ANDREWS Victorian economy, and that may mean that it’s impossible for kids to be unsupervised and to stay at home. School will be open for them.” VCE students will still receive an ATAR score, but there will be a number of changes to the academic timetable for VCE and VCAL students. The GAT test will move from June to October or November. End of year exams will be postponed until at least December.
School-based assessment tasks will be reduced where possible to relieve some pressure on students as they move to remote and flexible learning arrangements. Universities will be asked to delay the start of the 2021 university year to account for impacts of coronavirus on senior secondary students. VCE study scores will continue to be a combination of schoolbased assessment and external exams. VCAL students will have more time to complete their courses and this will be consistent with the revised dates for the VCE. Schools will also distribute other classroom devices as required to ensure all students who do not have access to a laptop or tablet at home will be provided one. The state government said it will also deliver free SIM cards or dongles to thousands of students at government schools who need them the most. This includes an agreement with Telstra to provide 4000 SIM cards for government primary and secondary school students. The state government has also purchased an extra 1000 SIMenabled dongle devices.
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Bakers bring Delight to local healthcare workers
Become a foster carer UNITING is desperately appealing for people across Gippsland to open their hearts and their homes and become a foster carer. Uniting Victoria/Tasmania acting executive officer in Gippsland, Linde Coggan said more than ever in these uncertain times, vulnerable children and young people needed a safe and secure home. “In Gippsland, we currently have a number of children and young people who are in desperate need of long term, stable homes,� she said. “In particular, we’re urgently
looking for a carer in the Latrobe Valley, who can provide long term care for a seven-year-old girl who has disability support needs and attends school full-time. “For this child, it would be wonderful if we could find carers who’ve had experience with disability, however we would very much like to hear from people who have a compassionate understanding nature and are considering becoming a foster carer.� Ms Coggan said foster carers were provided with specialist training
and ongoing support, including measures to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic, so they can best support the children and young people in care. “Our carers come from diverse backgrounds and family types. You can be single or in a relationship, have children of your own, be working, studying or retired, and come from any culture, religion or sexual orientation,� she said. “With over 100 years’ experience bringing carers and children together, our team understands the
importance of providing people with the right support throughout their foster carer journey. “Although these are volunteer positions, there is a carer’s allowance to help cover the costs of caring for a child and regular respite care is available. “Foster care can sometimes be challenging, but our carers tell us the rewards far outweigh the tough times.� To learn more about becoming a foster carer at Uniting, contact 5144 4777 or visit www. unitingvictas.org.au/foster-care.
Monday was ‘bun day’ for Latrobe Regional Hospital with a local baker donating 500 hot cross buns to hungry healthcare workers. Traralgon Bakers Delight franchisee Matt Stephenson said the effort was “something small� to let LRH staff know their efforts during the COVID19 response were appreciated. “Community is really important to us and one of our pillars so we just wanted to do something to say thanks,� Matt said. The generous gesture came during what is traditionally one of the store’s busiest weeks of the year. Pictured above: Matt Stephenson from Bakers Delight in Traralgon maintained social distancing rules when delivering 500 hot cross buns to LRH staff including Marion Fletcher (left) and Anne Lawrence (right).
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Expand testing criteria
NATIONALS leader Peter Walsh said any plans to expand criteria for priority testing for COVID-19 must include Victoria’s agriculture workforce. The Premier told Victorians on Tuesday that “with such a substantial reduction in the tests we have to do on returned travellers, we have the potential to increase testing in other settings”. “Currently, even a suspected
case of coronavirus will put the brakes on our farmers’ and food processors’ ability to continue their critical work keeping our supermarket shelves fully stocked,” Mr Walsh said. “The Victorian Government must be proactive and include priority testing for workers across the food supply chain, including workers on farms, abattoirs, food processing factories and at saleyards.
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Emergency relief packages are available
PEOPLE self-isolating because of COVID-19 with no access to food and essential supplies can receive emergency relief packages. The state government program supports people in mandatory self-isolation, who have little or no food, and no network of family and friends to support them. Each eligible household will receive a two-week supply of essential goods. Food packages will include items such as long-life milk, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables and sugar. Personal care packages will also be distributed to eligible households and include soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Additional items may be also provided depending on the needs of the household, such as nappies and baby formula. People who are not eligible for the emergency relief packages should call on the help of family and friends wherever possible. The emergency relief program can be accessed by contacting Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Licola camp proves popular
PRIOR to the community health response to COVID-19, Trafalgar High School was able to conduct its Year 7 camp for 2020 at the Licola Wilderness Village. The summer bushfire season had affected the water quality and visibility in Licola so canoeing was taken off the activity list, but there was a huge range of adventure activities to engage the young students starting their high school journey. Flying fox, high ropes course, giant swings, archery, rock climbing and campfire cooking were among the activities, with lots of relaxed time including swimming in the pool and jumping on the trampolines that are part of the Lions Club campsite. While fun and adventure were key elements of the camp, its true aim is to foster connections among the Year 7 cohort, as the students start their secondary education journey.
Air up there: A Trafalgar High student on the giant swing.
Support: Toby McCabe talks Drazic Rosse though a low ropes challenge.
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Just surviving COVID-19 is not enough
IT is not enough for politicians and famous celebrities to merely say that “we’ll get through this if we all stick together.” The higher question remains unaddressed and unanswered: Will our attitudes towards each other be transcended to something greater in a post-COVID-19 world? To be sure, we live in a time where adult entertainment stars are better known than great yet unknown poets, painters and musicians. We live in a time where sports and film and rock stars are better known than great yet unknown doctors and nurses and paramedics who are daily risking their lives to save ours. Therefore, whilst it is critically important that we “flatten the curve” and get through the current crisis, it is just as important that we emerge with a new and improved set of values. It is just as important that we emerge as kinder and more caring and compassionate towards our fellow man. That will be the one lesson, the one silver lining we can take out of the current black cloud. Joseph Lis, Morwell
Regional Forestry agreements
THE extension of the Regional Forestry Agreements was bittersweet for the Victorian timber industry. Victorians who rely on the timber industry to pay the bills
Take a silver lining out of a black cloud: Letter writer Joseph Lis says we live in a time where sports, film and rock stars are better known than great yet unknown doctors and nurses and paramedics, who are daily risking their lives to save ours. He writes it is important that as a society we emerge from this coronavirus crisis with a new and improved set of values.
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and put food on the table will be relieved these new RFAs have finally been signed off, but it’s cold comfort while the Andrews government is hellbent on banning native timber harvesting by 2030. I’m horrified by the lack of concern for timber workers and businesses shown by the Victorian government in their management of this industry that is so vital to the Gippsland economy. The Victorian government
stonewalled the process for years which only served to create more job uncertainty and damage confidence in the sector. Labor is doing everything it can to cause the timber industry as much pain as possible. The Liberal Nationals will continue to stand side by side with the timber industry and workers against this ban that will destroy jobs and small communities throughout Gippsland. If returned to government in 2022, the Victorian Liberal
Nationals have committed to reverse the ban and support Victoria’s sustainable native timber industry. Melina Bath, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region
Time to take a pay cut
I AM prepared to accept a reduction of 25 per cent in my generous taxpayer-provided age pension provided that politicians and
senior public servants accept a similar reduction to strengthen the federal government’s financial base. A precedent has already been set for such an arrangement - at the height of the Great Depression (1931) the federal government and the state governments cut the wages of all public servants by 20 per cent. It is disappointing to hear so many age pensioners clamouring for larger handouts from the public purse pursuant to the coronavirus crisis, when so many younger people in our community face the spectre of longer term unemployment, with all its financial and social consequences through no fault of their own. It is this demographic which should be the focus of our attention and concern at this time. Michael J Gamble, Belmont
Back local small businesses
IN this time of uncertainty and lockdown we need to be looking at purchasing from a small local business if possible. Most of us have more time on ours hands so we should be researching if what we need is available locally and if not is there a small business in Australia that has what what you need by mail order. One day we will come out of lockdown and it will be a shame if all we have left to purchase from are multinationals and overseas options.
The Express welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must carry the writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification purposes. Preference will be given to shorter letters emailed to news@lvexpress.com.au or post it to Latrobe Valley Express, 21 George Street, Morwell 3840. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters either for length or legal reasons, or omit letters. The views of the letter writers don’t necessarily reflect the views of the paper.
The local businesses are the people that put money back into the community so it is important to support them so our community can prosper into the future. Jannette Langley, Traralgon
Proud of Moe residents
I WAS super proud of our residents when I did some grocery shopping at Coles in Moe. On getting into my car I looked back at the store and saw our wonderful residents all waiting to enter all in line, obeying the distance between people. They were all calmly waiting. Well done. Love our town. Carol Hogan, Moe
Online comments VCE TIMELINES REVISED WITH STUDENTS TO LEARN FROM HOME IN TERM 2 Sue Seegers: Good call. I know I wouldn’t want to be the one making these decisions, they’re not easy ones to make. So many armchair politicians thinking they can do a better job - I’m just grateful that the measures are starting to work. Leanne Matthews: Sue Hall, just what we were talking about last night. Kellie Goldsmith: Bloody hell. NO RISE IN VALLEY’S CORONAVIRUS CASES Gloria Harbridge: I keep hearing the uninformed say this is no worse than the flu. Last night on Youtube I started listening to a lecture by specialists in US hospitals. One of them said the death rate is 6 times that of the flu. It is also suddenly killing many in their 20s 30s 40s 50s. Not just the elderly. Martin Taylor: Water pipe burst on Saturday. Had to race up to Bunnings to get some fittings to fix it. Couldn’t believe the families wandering aimlessly around the store. Parents with young kids in tow. Samantha Geddes: Kmart, target etc should solely operate online and put their staff on contactless delivery runs for their local area and Aus Post out of the local area to stop people just going in for a look and some casual shopping. I’m so surprised Latrobe hasn’t had more! Wendy Farmer: Had to run into KMart Australia Moe store yesterday, people everywhere, families just browsing around the store, one young couple walked in the store baby looked about a week old & a toddler. Many not taking it serious enough. Diane Pattinson: Please keep your elderly home and do their shopping for them and please stop wearing rubber gloves and disposable gloves, you are spreading germs on everything you tough, wash your hands instead and use wipes that are supplied instead, that way you will keep us all safer. Darlene Snodgrass: Keep up the good work everybody. Claire Bristow: Yes some of us elderlies have pre-existing health conditions that help covid on its warpath BUT it is just as menacing to all age groups. PLEASE, PLEASE help keep it at bay by suffering a little with a bit of social isolation and distancing. HOME AGAIN Sue Seegers: That’s my dream holiday - Antarctic
cruise. Unfortunately they were caught up in procedures put in place to protect the masses, but the truth is this pandemic is a nightmare for so many of us, not just them. I hope they enjoyed the cruise though. Rhonda Mills: Glad you are both back safe. Take care. Lisa French: So pleased to hear that they are both safe and sound and back home again. Mark Drayton: Bad luck. YINNAR TARGETED IN WEEKEND CRIME SPREE Susan Bruerton: Absolutely terrible. GLORY DAYS - WHEN MORWELL FALCONS SOARED TO THE NSL FINALS Maureen Fleming-Jackson: This is terrific. So many memories of Morwell back in the day! So many familiar names too. Bill Vanderstaay: Harry Bingham, you make like this, you have a great smile. A SPRINKLING OF SNOW AT MOUNT BAW BAW Trent Williams: And it’s not an invitation to go sightseeing either. The local cop has said that if he catches people out sightseeing when they should be at home, they will be fined in accordance to the law. NO MAN’S LAND Marianne Robinson: Are there any organisations that can provide support for those who don’t meet the criteria. Bianca Riches: Woolies and Coles have been hiring walk-ins, call centres are looking for full-time workers and only want full-time. There’s plenty of options at the moment. Some businesses are screaming for staff due to demand at the moment. Melissa Baillie: This is terrible, however this man is not from a third world country so I don’t see why his own government can’t support him? Everyone has been going on about how awesome Jacinta Arden is but is she..... LUCKY ESCAPE Debra Lea: Old enough to know better! Hope he got a fine. Karen Ahlgren: Exercise is allowed I believe. Meaghan McKee: Well said Russell. The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 9 April, 2020 — Page 21
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Reflecting on a brotherly love
MY brother Lindsay was four years younger than me and we were close. Not only because we were brothers; we thought similarly, and were genuinely interested in what the other had to say. We also laughed at the same things, and did this a lot. Through our young years I antagonised him sometimes because I was bigger, but if anyone threatened him I would rush to his defence, on one occasion with fists. ‘Linds’ and I laid a great foundation in those early years, and it ended up lasting a lifetime. It must have been pretty strong, because as we grew up, our levels of achievement diverged dramatically. Where I lacked confidence, direction and application, Linds grabbed his life by the scruff of the neck and drove himself toward his dreams. By the time he moved to the Latrobe Valley with his young family in 1979, he had been a Victorian schoolboy champion in long jump and triple jump, and had begun a promising career at Hawthorn footy club, which he left behind at
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and four children. On three separate occasions for three months each time, he loaded them all in a caravan and set off round Australia. Towards the end of their third trip he felt unwell, and on Christmas Eve 1993, found he had inoperable cancer. He was given two to three months to say his goodbyes and tidy up all his business matters. He died on March 7, 1994, a fine man in his prime, beautiful in every way, at 43. In her grief, our mum produced a book about him, called simply Lindsay’s Book, which contained many personal tributes and memories of him. Below is something I contributed, written in 1994.
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age 22 because he wanted to be a solicitor. He then completed a Masters degree in law, and upon arrival in the Valley, he started the firm Tyler and Tipping, now known as Tyler Tipping and Woods. The firm grew rapidly, and Lindsay became known for his brilliant business acumen, but also for the tender loving care with which he treated his clients, especially those who struggled. Despite his own successes, he had empathy by the bucketload, and this is what sets him apart. Against typical legal practice, he tried always to settle disputes by negotiation, and if anything went to court he viewed it as a failure. Above all he loved his wife
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It’s about 8pm. We are not long in bed, with the door half closed just as we like it-left that way by mum or dad, whoever of them had only just delivered the kisses and hugs which made us feel good, and signified the end of their involvement in our lives for that day. Their footsteps recede up the hall and with the quiet but definite closure of the hallway door all household light is extinguished from our room. In the quiet darkness the subtle sounds of night arrive. A few crickets chirrup, the blind flaps against the window sill and the trees outside our room stretch and murmur in the breeze. We lie in silence waiting for our eyes to adjust to whatever light there is, for our day is not yet over. “What have you got tonight?” I enquire. “Dad’s big chisel” he answers, “I sneaked it from the garage after tea”. We both splutter with the instant barely controlled laughter of naughty boys everywhere. In the darkness I can picture his open five year old face, clear skinned and well formed with a thicket of blond hair. 40 years later I can still hear his husky little voice but I still can’t yet believe what he is about to do. “What bit are you going to do?” I enquire further, my voice shaking, the lid of laughter barely on. “The back wheel and that back bit, the boot” comes his earnest reply. This time it’s too much; I roar with laughter, head back with streaming tears. “Quiet, dad will hear” he pleads though laughing himself, but sure enough the hallway door flies open. Light re-enters our room and dad, the voice, though not necessarily the author of disciplinary policy shouts “Strike me a ray you kids do want the black strap? Now get to sleep!” There is a short tense silence after which the door closes and Lindsay, not the least deterred, goes to work. A familiar scaping sound starts across his side of the room, much like a possum will make when caught in the roof, followed by what sounds like crumbling plaster falling on a lino floor, which is exactly what it is. It should be said at this point that tidiness and a sense of order were virtues not actively pursued in our room.
Dirty clothes lay where the fell, awaiting either redeployment or a wash, it didn’t matter which. Tennis balls, footballs and the occasional golf ball cannoned freely around the walls as the mood took us, and many a model plane ended its maiden voyage abruptly against the tired plaster surfaces. Needless to say our room bore ample evidence of these activities, and while our parents merely raised their eyes in mock despair at the neat Sherrin imprints and the sundry smudges and divots, we knew or at least suspected that there were limits. A cricket ball, especially a faster delivery, was borderline, whilst a shot-put would definitely have been out. Why then did he do it? Was it an embryonic interest in the science of demolition or was he just stretching the boundaries-seeing how far, even at that early age, his determined charm could take him. Either way, to carve a two dimensional impression of our family car in the plaster beside his bed was sure to at least invite comment. Actually it was through the plaster rather than in it, and BIG. By the time of its completion after about five night’s work, an average family cat could easily have passed into the wall cavity. How did he (or rather we because I was a more than willing accomplice), get away with it? How could you not notice a gaping hole in the plaster beside your son’s bed, and what of the rubble. Who removed that everyday? Or did it just stay there mounting up steadily on the lino? Such questions amuse us now and we collapse again with laughter as we did then. He really was a dear little boy, and though I led him astray I loved him dearly with the fierce protective love only a big brother can know. In his shortened life, Lindsay helped many people to change their lives for the better, and he left his warm, welcome mark on all of us. In the Tyler Tipping & Woods foyer today, there is a framed picture of him, with his name, years of service and qualifications. Underneath are the words: “A man for all people”. After a quick look round, I kiss it every time I go in.
How Locals Can Help Locals! Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created. ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection. STAY INFORMED For over 50 years, the Latrobe Valley Express has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online. PLEASE BUY LOCAL This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested with other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs. A NOTE TO OUR ADVERTISERS We understand these are very tough times for business – as we are also the feeling the impact. We are ready to assist you to change your advertising copy to keep the local community updated about any changes to your business operations, safety protocols, new service delivery models, messages of thanks/ support or other important news. We are also in the process of developing programs for our loyal advertisers to assist through these tough times, and we look forward to working together to see this through. Our readership is up, as people seek trusted news in a crisis. THANKS TO OUR READERS We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over the past 50 years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our journalists are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions. In addition to continued delivery for your usual copy of The Express, the latest issue of The Express is now available for free as a full digital version on our website at www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au. Thank you. Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and our local community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience. Regards,
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Is your event going ahead?
Event cancellations and postponements around the Latrobe Valley
Please let us know if your event is cancelled or postponed... Email: news@lvexpress.com.au
Pleasecontactorganisersoftheseeventsformoreinformation LatrobeValley’ eValley’s BiggestBlokes BBQ ScheduledforFriday,May15. Cancelled. LatrobeValleyJazzClubhasalso cancelledallotherfutureevents. TheLatrobeValleyAirShowand MonsterTruckCircus PostponeduntilMarch2021. TraralgonNetballAssociationhas postponeditswinterseason indefinitely. OldGippstownEasterFair ScheduledforSaturday,April11. Cancelled. TraralgonFarmersMarkets Aprilmarket. Cancelled. TraralgonRSL-ValleyDayClub WeeklyTuesdaymeeting. Postponeduntilfurthernotice. MoeRSL-GippslandGatewayDay Club WeeklyTuesdaymeetings. Cancelledforfourweeks. MidValleyschoolholidays activities Allactivitieshavebeencancelled. MoeSocialDance WeeklyMondaynightdancesat NewboroughPublicHall. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. WalhallaGhostTours Suspendeduntilfurthernotice. MorwellBasketballAssociation Cancelled. WeWillRockYouatLatrobe TheatreCompany ScheduledforJuly2020. PostponedtoFebruary2021. Footballandnetball(Gippsland): season Seniorleagues,juniorleagues,Auskick centresandHawthornNGAAcademy programs. PostponeduntilatleastMay SkyglassUnderground ScheduledforSunday,April26. Cancelled. TraralgonSwimmingClub competitions
CountryandMetroAllJunior Country CountryandMetroAllJunior,Country Inter-districtandAustralianAgeand OpenChampionships. Cancelled. TennisVictoriaandTennis Australiasanctioned competitionsandtournaments. Postponed. Basketball:Australiaunder-18 JuniorChampionships ScheduledforApril. Postponed. LatrobeValleySoccerLeague Allcompetitions SuspendeduntilatleastMay31. LVFieldNaturalistsgeneral meetings Cancelled. TheCommunityBank2020Tanjil ValleyArtShow ScheduledforMonday,June8. Cancelled,backin2021. DamienLeith:Roy ScheduledforSaturday,May16. Postponed. Flanagan’s IrishBarevents Poker,Trivia,JokerPokerandLive Music. Cancelled. RosedaleCountryMarket ScheduledforSunday,April12. Cancelled. RoyalChildrenGoodFriday AppealRosedale ScheduledforFriday,April11. Cancelled. REHCorkClub-GoodFriday AppealFundraiser ScheduledforFriday,April19. Cancelled. Badminton LVBA,LVJBAandVeterans Competitions Cancelled. HookedOnRocklessons,every MondaynightatVRIHall Traralgon Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. MoveForLifedancelessons,every Thursday Cancelled.
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GippslandVehicleCollectionand ModelWorldMaffraMuseum Closedtothepublicuntilfurther notice. GippslandVehicleCollection AnnualSwapMeet ScheduledforSunday,April26. Cancelled. TinambaFoodandWineFestival 2020 ScheduledforSunday,April19. Cancelled. MoeandDistrictCancerCouncil VolunteerGroupmeetingsatMoe RSL Cancelled. WalhallaGoldfieldsRailway Allservices. Suspendeduntilfurthernotice. MorwellNeighbourhoodNouse FarmtoFamiliesMarket ScheduledforApril. Cancelled. TraralgonandDistrictHistorical Society GeneralmeetingsforTuesday,April14 andTuesday,May12. Cancelled. TraralgonandDistrictHistorical Society ExcursiontoWonthaggiCoalMine. Postponed. LatrobeCityCouncil ServicesatLatrobeLibraries,Visitor InformationCentre,LatrobeRegional Gallery,CustomerServiceatcouncil’s headquarters. Closed. MorwellHistoricalSociety Closeduntilfurthernotice. VictoriaPolicePipeBand&Royal AustralianNavyConcert. ScheduledforSunday,November15. Cancelled. TraralgonHarriersAthleticClub Thursdaynightruns. Cancelled. GrandRidgeparkrunatMirboo North Weeklyevents. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. GippSportPrograms/Services
Allcommunitysportandact Allcommunitysportandactive recreationprogramsarecancelled untilfurthernotice.Allgroupcapacity buildingactivities–workshops, trainingcoursesetcwillbepostponed andrescheduled. WeeklydancesatMorwellGuide Hall. Thursdaynights. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. GippslandBusinessAwards Inlightofthecoronavirus pandemic,theGippslandBusiness AwardsCommitteehasmadethe “heartbreakingandverydifficultbut pragmaticdecision”topostponethe 2020FederationUniversityGippsland BusinessAwards. Indefinitelypostponed. LatrobeValleyAstronomical Society TheLatrobeValleyAstronomical Societygeneralmeetingsand observingsessions. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. TraralgonandMorwellPedallers (TRAMPS) Allfuturerides,whichareusuallyheld everysecondSunday. Cancelled untilfurthernotice. MorwellandDistrictRedCross Meetings BranchmeetingsofMorwelland DistrictRedCrossBranch. Cancelled. MorwellCombinedPensioners Regularmeetings. Cancelled. SappersReunion TheLatrobeValleySappersReunion whichwastobeheldonAnzacDay. Postponeduntil2021. StrzeleckiBushwalkingClub TheTryBushwalkingprogram. Postponed. StrzeleckiBushwalkingClub Allactivitiesandmeetings. CancelleduntilJune30. TraralgonMarathon ScheduledforSunday,June14. Postponed. MorwellSundayMarket Closeduntilfurthernotice.
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If you want the best quality, dry burning firewood, you need to come to Rosedale Premium Firewood. Ironbark, yellow box, redgum, sleeper offcuts. Nobody else sells this type of firewood in Gippsland. EFTPOS available. Open 7 days a week. Phone 5199 2869 or leave a message.
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Experienced Concrete Workers Latrobe Valley based civil construction company is looking for experienced personnel for an immediate start in the local area and surrounds. Candidates must have the following: ● Experienced concreters with ability to do formwork, lay and finish large scale slabs ● Steel fixing experience ● Solid understanding of OHS&E Procedures ● Have a strong work ethic with positive attitude ● OHS White card ● Driver's licence essential Candidates must be reliable with ability to follow instruction and take responsibility for allotted tasks. Onsite experience is an advantage. Please submit your cover letter and CV to resumes@bmcgroup.com.au or by post to Civil, PO Box 3017, Gippsland Mail Centre 3841.
Quality paling fencing. Over 20 years experience. Ph Darren 0408 365 940.
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For this great offer HOLDEN Statesman, phone Classifieds direct 2002, silver, 290,000 km, velvet seats, 2 owner car, 2009, reg. until 2021, low on RPM-931, $5000. Phone: km, excellent condition 0438 744 078. $1750. Ph 0418 559 807.
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BAULCH, Harvey Stafford. Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith Gardens Aged Care on Monday, 6 April 2020. Aged 91 years Loved and loving husband of Denise (dec.). Loved father and father-in-law of Haydn, Melissa and Stuart. Adored Poppy of Nathan, Macy, Cassie, Jarryd and Alicia. Always Loved and Remembered Private Service will be held
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BURNS, Gerry. 4 April 2020. Loved and admired by Marie and Jim. He set the standard for parenting, relationships and friendship and will be missed but remembered with happiness often. Beloved Grandad to Talea, Jess, Miki, Charlotte and Connor . . . he taught them to have fun, think creatively, and to value family always. Always a joker, he brought such joy to all that knew him. Rest In Peace
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De MARTIN, Damian. Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, 3 April 2020. Aged 56 years Loving husband to Kylie. Loved and adored Dad to Courtney and Ben, Selena, Breanna. Adored Poppy to Wyatt, Annabella and Chase. A wonderful person, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you have left behind. Sharing and caring, always content, Loved and respected wherever you went. Private Service will be held
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BURNS, Gerry. Much loved long time friend of Kerrie, Tony, Craig and Michelle. We shared many good times over the years, where your sense of humour always made our nights out entertaining. Rest in peace Gerry. Love to Maureen and family XX.
CARTMELL (Thomas), Joy Pauline. Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Abbey Gardens, Warragul on 7 April 2020. Aged 66 years Dearly loved and loving wife of Vic for 40 wonderful years. Much loved mother of Kim and Richard, mother-inlaw of Nick. Much loved step-mother of Tiffany. Adored Nanna Joy of T-Shara, Allanah, Amber and Connor. Cherished daughter of James (dec.) and Rosalind. Loved sister of Carolyn, Greg and Russell. Your love, joy and kindness will stay with us always. For Funeral details please visit:
De MARTIN, Damian. Dearly loved son of John (dec.) and Rosalie, loved brother of Joanne and Ray, Angela and Scott, Michael and Paul (dec.). I'm going to miss the bear hugs from my gentle giant and can't begin to imagine life without you. A genuine kind, caring and unselfish man with a big heart who enjoyed life and deeply loved his family and friends. Another beautiful and cherished member of our family gone too soon. I'll be always loving you, your broken hearted Mum. De MARTIN, Damian. Your heart stopped beating and with that ours all broke. We miss you already, your happy beaming face, your one liners, your warm and loving heart, your want for nothing more than to give and help others. The void you leave is slowly being filled with fond memories that will eventually surpass the pain we all feel. Damian, you were one of a kind, a gentle giant, we love you, may you rest in peace. Your loving and lost brother, Michael.
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De MARTIN, Damian. Deepest condolences to the De Martin family on the sudden passing of our long time friend. We will always cherish our memories of a wonderful, kind and loving soul. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace our 'gentle giant'. Tony and Rhonda. FELMINGHAM, Helen. Where do we start? There is no end. For the amount of love and respect we all had for you and your open arms and house. 'Simply the Best' Love Gwen, Keith, Tom (dec.), Marg, Wayne, Joe, Trevor, Nicole, Kerry, Paul, Ross, Liz and Duane and families XO. Reunited with uncle Vin, many family and friends.
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STEIN, Bev. A beautiful lady and friend at rest. Deepest sympathy to Aidan and all the family. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. With love and prayers from the Gifford family.
TEICHER, Raymond. 8/1/1942 2200hrs 4/4/2020 It is with great sadness that Sue, Sonya, Peter Gitsham and families, announce the passing of Ray. May you walk tall and JOHNSON, Neale (Maj). straight, and be pain free. Passed away suddenly at Up there with Mum and home on Sunday, 5 April Dad. 2020. Fly high Ray Aged 59 years Loving husband to Sandra. Love from all the family. Loved father to Geordon and Rheannon. Loved brother to Ian and Barbara. In Memoriam It happened so quickly, It's hard to understand, One day you were with us, The next day you were gone. In our hearts you will stay Loved and remembered everyday Private Funeral will be held
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ARMSTRONG, Julia. 17/6/1960 - 9/4/2019. One year ago today our hearts broke. There's not a day or moment we don't love and miss you. KAVANAGH, Eileen. Forever in our hearts Mother to Eilish. Daughter of Pauline and Geoff, Daniel and Tinielle, Peter (dec.). Nicole and Troy, Lachie, Sister to Mick (dec.), Harry, Max, Tom, Will and Shelagh and Sean. Layla XOXO. When this you see, think of me and keep this in your mind, Let others say what they BAILEY, Keith. will, speak of me as you 10/5/1940 - 10/4/2010. find. It's hard to believe 10 R.I.P. Eileen. Love Mum. years have passed since we last spoke. While KAVANAGH, Eileen. much has changed one In God's hands now thing that remains De MARTIN, Deepest sympathy to constant, is our love for Damian John. Pauline and Eilish. you. Your loving family. 26/2/1964 - 3/4/2020. R.I.P. Words cannot express the Helen and Jack. hurt we feel in our hearts right now. How we will McCOMB, Robert John. FAWCETT, Pat. miss your giant gentle 26/4/1956 - 2/4/2020. hugs, your giving of self Finally free from pain. 12/4/2019. and your loving cheesy Passed away surrounded Thou absent you are grin. We now live on by family at home. always near, still loved, still missed, still very dear. memories. Memories we have of you May you be blessed and will stay in our hearts Jack, Mark, Anita and reunited with Dad and forever. Loving husband family. Paul in Heaven. and best friend of Deb Blessings, hugs and and dad to Jodie and kisses forever Brenndon, Lisa and RAWLINGS, Anthony, Warren and Alfred Leonard. Joanne and Ray Moretti. Kate, Hailey and Jay. 8/4/1925 - 13/9/2009. Loved Poppy of eight. We raise our glasses and De MARTIN, Damian. Our thanks to Palliative drink to you, as we For our Zio Damian, Care. remember you on what would have been your 'You never said you were A Private Service 100th birthday. leaving, will be held Thank you for your love You never said goodbye, and guidance. You You were gone before we planted seeds of wisdom, knew it, And only God knows why.' MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON that will grow through MOE 5126 1111 generations to come. We will forever remember Place your tribute on Your memory will live all of the goodness that latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au in our hearts always was you, our gentle giant Your loving family, wife of a Zio, who gave the best Millie (dec.), Len, Dawn, big bear hugs imaginable. Irene (dec.) and family, The rums are on us, until Robert, Cynthia and we meet again. family. Love always, Pete, Kristen, RAYMOND, Gloria. Alana, Chris, Kayla, Joey, Life Member of Traralgon Julia, Sam and your 10 R S L Bowls Club. great nieces and nephews. Condolences to her Bereavement family. De MARTIN, Damian. Damian though your smiles and bear hugs are gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch or hold, we shall never lose the memories of loving you to much. Words cannot express the emotions we are feeling. We will miss your bear hugs and laughter, your one liner dad jokes that Cracked you up before you even said them. Love always and forever our gentle giant. Angie, Scott, Brandon, Dylan, Liam; David, Kristie, Natalie, Adrian, Bailey and Harvey.
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SOMERS (McDonald), Jean Lesley. 5/1/1930 - 7/4/2020. Went to sleep peacefully. Loved wife of Colin (dec.). Much loved mum of Kerrie and John, and Craig. Adored Mumma of Brett and Alison, Ben and Lisa and Nick GG of Lucas and Zara. Sadly missed but forever in our hearts Private Cremation Held
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BUURMAN, Yvonne Kathleen. The family of Yvonne would sincerely like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers, messages and expressions of sympathy at the passing away of Yvonne. We would especially like to thank the Doctors, nurses and staff at Maryvale Private Hospital for their kind and caring support of Yvonne. Please accept this as our personal thanks to all.
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Clubs invited Facts and figures from to apply for footy across Gippsland sports grants FOOTBALL
WITH footy on the backburner due to the coronavirus pandemic, local sporting historian LAURIE WILLIAMS has shared excerpts from his book Gippsland Football Facts & Figures. This is Chapter 1, titled premierships.
WHO HAS MY BELL?
IN the early 1900’s Moe played Erica for the premiership of the Erica FA, but just before the final bell the only timekeeper (from Moe) went for a call of nature and while he was away someone pinched the bell and by the time the timekeeper found a substitute bell, Moe had stormed to the lead to win the premiership.
BAREFOOTED JUSTICE
YALLOURN Imperials won the 1932 premiership over Morwell Bridge (Morwell/Yallourn FA) thanks to the efforts of Narna Justice, who kicked five goals-in bare feet!
MIRBOO WIN APPEAL BUT LOSE THE FINAL
IN 1912, Mirboo lost the minor premiership after being stripped of 12 points after playing an ineligible player. The local league tribunal heard the case but referred to the VFA, who then found the protest upheld. Boolarra were awarded the minor premiers with the right of challenge but lost to Traralgon in the Challenge final.
TWICE A DEAD HEAT
IN 1957, the inaugural season of the Latrobe Valley FL Thirds competition commenced and in the Grand Final, Sale and Traralgon drew twice. The LVFL decided to award the premiership to both teams. Captains were Des Williams (Traralgon) and Harry Alexander (Sale)
MARYVALE THIRDS GET A PREMIERSHIP
MARYVALE Thirds had to endure a tough finals series in the 1973 season to take out the premiership. After finishing top of the ladder they played Yinnar in the preliminary final and drew, a replay the following week they drew again. For the third time they played, Maryvale just got in and beat Yinnar and in the following week the Vales took out the flag over Newborough.
FIFTY FOUR WITHOUT A LOSS
HAZELWOOD Football Club (then in the Mid Gippsland FL) won 54 senior matches in succession between 1951 and 1954 which included premierships in 1952, 53 and 1954.
RECORD SCORE IN GRAND FINAL
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IN 2012, the Newborough club had eight teams playing in the grand final. Four grades of football and four of netball. They won three football (fourths, thirds and reserves). Morwell East netball won four out of six premierships.
Three-peat: Traralgon’s Gippsland League 2000 premiership team.
TIM THE RECORD MAN TIM Spithoven (St MichaelsTraralgon JFL) created a unique record by playing in seven successive premierships, working his way through the three age groups to achieve this feat.
FLU STOPS THE FINALS IN 1919, the finals series of the Morwell/Mirboo FA was deferred for two weeks because of a flu epidemic. The government banned sporting and other gatherings to stop the spread of the killer flu.
MAFFRA FORFEIT DECIDER
GLENGARRY lost five games on protest over eligibility of Percy Russell who lived outside the club radius, but still managed to win the 1920 grand final.
THREE TIMES A THREE-PEAT TRARALGON Football Club are the only team in the Gippsland FL to have won three premierships successively three times. They achieved the feats in 1963/64/65, 1990/91/92 and 1998/99/2000.
IN 1901, Maffra objected to Sale playing Lewis in the grand final, Lewis lived in Toongabbie which was outside the nine-mile radius, but Sale FC argued that he worked and stayed all week in Sale. The Gippsland Football Association upheld Maffra’s appeal and decided to replay the grand final on November 7, but Maffra couldn’t agree as it clashed with the opening of the cricket season. Sale were then awarded the premiership.
FORMER Essendon and Leongatha star Tom Bawden coached Morwell Churches for nine of their ten years from 1947-1956. When the Church League folded he took over the reins with Morwell Thirds from 1962-1967 winning four premierships during that time.
FINALS RUN COMES TO AN END
A DECADE FOR TWO FLAGS
IN 2012, Traralgon reserves missed out on the finals for the first time since 1968. The year 1968 and 2012 are the only two years in the League’s history (started 1954) that Traralgon seconds missed out on a place in the finals. They had won 26 premierships and runners-up 16 times in the 62 years of competition. Traralgon were premiers and champions in 1964, 75, 76, 05 and 07. According to statistics they had 935 wins with 229 losses and nine draws in their 1173 games with a success rate of 79.7 per cent (2012).
HAFEY FOR WARRAGUL IN 1959, former Richmond centre and back pocket player Tom Hafey was at the pivot for Warragul when they met Sale.
OVERAGE BOYS CAUSE CONCERN CONCERNS were aired through the various newspapers Traralgon Journal and Morwell Advertiser regarding the age limit of players in the 1904 competition between Traralgon and Morwell schools. It was suggested that a “local” rule considered that three “overage” players could be selected (as long as they attended the school). It was Morwell State School who seemed to flout the rules and all teams had to sign statutory declaration’s to certify age of players.
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TOM BAWDEN NUMBER ONE
KEN Crane was the only player to have played in Brown Coal Mine’s (later YYN) premierships in 1937 and 1947.
GIPPSLAND CHAMPIONS IN 1922, the premiers of the West Gippsland FA (Warragul) and the Gippsland FA (Rosedale) played each other for the title of Gippsland Champions. All profits of the match went to the West Gippsland Base Hospital at Warragul. Warragul won the match 7.10 to 5.15 and were crowned Gippsland champions.
CHILDREN BANNED AT THE FOOTY IN 1937, all children (up to age 18) were banned from the grand final of the South Gippsland FA due to the potential spread of infantile paralysis (polio). Police were stationed at the gate to turn away any children.
TEAM IN VICTORIA, PLAYED IN NSW MALLACOOTA, in far East Victoria had a football team, the Mallacoota Tiger Sharks (1986-1988) and Cann River-Mallacoota (1989-1993) but their players had to be registered in New South Wales as they competed against NSW teams in the Sapphire Coast FL such as Merimbula, Eden, Bermagui, Bega and Narooma.
THE Alliance for Sports Recovery (Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, Commonwealth Games Australia and the Australian Sports Foundation) is now inviting grant applications from community sports clubs and others affected by the recent summer of natural disasters. Following a call for donations in February 2020, the Alliance has funds available to help affected clubs and participants get back into sport after their communities were affected by bushfires or other natural disasters. Suggested grant values are up to $20,000 to replace essential lost or damaged equipment, uniforms and fees. “We know that sport plays a significant role in fostering positive mental health and rebuilding community and individual resilience,”Australian Sports Foundation chief executive Patrick Walker said. Conscious of the many challenges currently facing community sports clubs and their volunteers due to the coronavirus, the grant application process has been made as simple as possible, and affected clubs are invited to review the grant guidelines and submit an application at https:// grants.sportsfoundation.org.au. “We understand that much of the community sport is currently suspended due to the impact of COVID-19, but sooner or later we will be able to get back on the track or our playing field of choice,” Mr Walker said.
“Community sport will play an important role in returning to normality, and we want to make sure that disaster-affected communities and clubs are ready to meet this need when the time arises.” Sports Recovery Grants are available to fund essential needs such as: ■ Replacing lost or damaged sporting equipment ■ Replacing lost or damaged uniforms ■ Replacing lost or damaged small infrastructure items such as canteen equipment, mowers, rollers and so on. ■ Providing fee relief or other financial support to members who have suffered loss or damage to property, homes or businesses, and who may also need help getting back into sport. The Alliance hopes that by bringing people together through a shared interest and by encouraging physical activity they can help to rebuild the resilience and mental health of affected communities. “Sport has the power to bring communities together, to break down social barriers and to improve the health and mental wellbeing of everyone. It will play a vital role as our communities recover from a summer of unprecedented natural disasters, even more so given the enforced inactivity due to the current Covid-19 crisis,” Mr Walker said. To apply for a Sports Recovery Grant grant or to view eligibility, guidelines and criteria visit: https:// grants.sportsfoundation.org.au.
Gorman completes a memorable double
GREYHOUNDS By GREGOR MACTAGGART
TANJIL South trainer Kate Gorman completed a winning double 191 kilometres apart on Sunday. Emerging talent Black Panda kick-started a good day for Gorman when he powered to victory at Sale shortly after 11.47am. Black Panda ($1.30fav) rattled home over the concluding stages in 25.56 seconds in a success that lifted his career record to two wins from six starts. Veteran customer Ice Cool Kaedyn completed it as he withstood a hot field at Sandown Park about 5.35pm. Ice Cool Kaedyn has been a remarkable chaser for the Gorman team and also proved the punters pal, paying $1.90 when he withstood Belt Up Ronny by a length in the Accell Therapy Grade 4/5 (515m). The son of Ice Trucker has now won 22 races from 80 starts, with 29 minor placings. Latrobe Valley-based trainers enjoyed plenty of success during the past week of greyhound racing. The brilliant Kingfisher Rose delivered a metropolitan winner at Sandown Park on Sunday for Rosedale’s Jeffrey Chignell. The striking white and blue brindle son of the champion Fernando Bale never gave any of his rivals a lookin from box two to justify his $1.50 quote. Kingfisher Rose stopped the clock in 29.57 seconds on the way to the 7.77 length success in the opening Grade 5 heat of the GRV Vic Bred Series (515m). At Warragul on Friday, Shelbourne
Star was impressive in taking out the Top Run Images Grade 5 (460m) for Hazelwood North trainer Gary Summers. Starting a $2.70 second favourite, Shelbourne Star always sat handy from box one and prevailed by more than two lengths. The victory was his 10th from 28 starts. Newborough trainer Victoria Sultana was delighted with the win of her charge Hurricane Red in a Grade 5 (400m). Hurricane Red ($2.30fav) strolled in by more than four lengths. The son of Shoulders has now won four of his 19 starts. Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith has an exciting talent on her hands in Demolition. The speedy customer bolted in to win a Mixed 6/7 by more than seven and a half lengths, but showed quality to run a quicker time (22.49) than his breakthrough win at Warragul over the same 400m trip at his previous outing. At Cranbourne on Monday, Electric Mick broke his maiden status for Heyfield trainer Donald Rhodes. Willow Grove trainer Sharlene Whitford delivered a knockout blow to punters when Midnight Muscat broke a long winning drought in the TAB Grade 5 (311m). Midnight Muscat paid $48.10 after leading all the way from box one in 18.24 seconds to seal her first win since September 2018. Dalton Templeton’s trip from Trafalgar paid off when All Good Senor won a thrilling Grade 7 (311m) in 17.83 seconds from the Heyfield prepared Bella Edition.
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Holding pattern: Morwell cricket export Peter Siddle said the coronavirus crisis has put a hold on contract discussions.
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MORWELL export Peter Siddle said the coronavirus crisis has put his contract discussions on hold. The paceman was last month linked with a possible move interstate as both Tasmania and Western Australia loomed on the horizon. Siddle, 35, who retired from Test cricket in December, said he was flattered by the interest. “It’s always nice to feel wanted,� Siddle told RSN earlier this week. “There is interest around the country ... that’s a bit different for me.� But the 67-Test veteran reaffirmed his desire to remain with Victoria, having claimed 32 wickets at 19.88 during the abbreviated Sheffield Shield season. “I want to play my cricket in Victoria,� he said. “Hopefully a couple of more years, that’s the plan at this stage. “I want to help the next generation of young players coming through.� Siddle, who took 221 Test wickets at 30.66, is available
for discussions after coming off the Cricket Australia central contract list. Tasmania has a strong track record of luring bowlers from interstate such as Jackson Bird, Nathan Ellis, Gerard Denton and Mark Ridgway. So too Western Australia, with Raiders cricketer Brad Knowles an example of that. Knowles made his first-class debut for Victoria and headed across the Nullarbor, where he played for the Warriors. Back to Siddle and the restrictions imposed on sport due to the COVID-19 outbreak mean he will miss out on playing county cricket in England. The Latrobe Cricket Club product was looking forward to another season with Essex. “I love playing cricket all year round, I’ve done that for the past five years straight,� he said. Siddle claimed 34 wickets at 20.08 for Essex at first-class level in 2019, a campaign punctuated by his inclusion in Australia’s Ashes squad. But he played a key role in a team which lifted the County Championship for the eighth time.
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