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LATROBE City councillors will tonight decide on the development of the muchdebated used lead acid battery (ULAB) recycling plant at Hazelwood North. Chunxing Corporation is hoping to process 50,000 tonnes of lead acid batteries into 28,000 tonnes of refined lead per year at a site on Fourth Road. The proposal, approved by the Environment Protection Authority has been subject to heavy community objection, much of which has focused

on the plant’s proximity to Hazelwood North Primary School of about 150 students, located 1.5km away. On the eve of the vote, the parents of students are threatening to pull their children out of HNPS and send them to another school if councillors vote in favour of the plant. Sheila James has a daughter in Grade 2 at HNPS, but told The Express she will take her out if the plant is built. She is also developing plans to send her month-old tot to the same school. Ms James said her family had been

hoping to buy land in the semi-rural community, but instead decided to settle down in Traralgon. “I will take my child out if the plant goes ahead; instead I will put my children in a school in Traralgon. If this goes ahead, our community will be destroyed,” Ms James said. Another mum Amanda Hamblin has two children at HNPS but said she would move her family out of the Latrobe Valley if the plant was approved. “I like Hazelwood North Primary, it’s a small school and the kids don’t get lost

in large class sizes. But we won’t attend this school if the plant goes ahead,” she said. “We will look at moving right away from the area, as far away as possible. We don’t feel safe around any sort of lead. This is impacting future generations of our community.” Cindy Long said she was “definitely concerned” about the plant, but was hesitant to take her two children out of the school, disrupting their education and social circles. Continued on page 6

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A COLLECTIVE sigh of relief reverberated across the state this week as regional Victorians were told they could once again enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures, with news of a move to Step 3 of the roadmap out of coronavirus. Businesses big and small across almost every industry have been in a constant state of flux for most of 2020, and none more so than hospitality. Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bistros are once again open for dine-in service across regional Victoria in a welcome return for patrons, publicans and business owners alike. Moe Racing Club chief executive officer Shane Berry said the venue was inundated with calls after Premier Daniel Andrews announced the relaxed restrictions on Tuesday morning. “As soon as the government made the announcement, which I think was at 10.55am, by about 11.05am the phone was ringing hot,” Mr Berry said. “It’s all come in very quickly and we welcome it absolutely; it’s not quite where we were before but it’s something and it indicates good will from the government.” COVIDSafe procedures enacted during the first lockdown will be a regular feature again to ensure the ongoing safety of employees and patrons,

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things like that,” Ms Ross said. “It will be very nice to have someone sitting in the restaurant and we will still have takeaway and pick-up seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. “We will be running two sessions - 11.30am and 1pm for lunch and 5.30pm and 7pm for dinner time, so we should be able to get around 80 people through the venue in a day.” Hoteliers have also welcomed the news of regional Victoria’s progression to Step 3 of the roadmap, with the peak tourism body declaring eased restrictions would enable businesses “to take the first positive steps towards normality”. “Regional Victorians should be congratulated for achieving this significant milestone,” Tourism Accommodation Australia Victoria general manager Dougal Hollis said. “Accommodation providers can’t wait to share in their celebrations as people return to their normal favourite regional hotels to reconnect with family and friends and restore a sense of normality and balance in their lives. “Hoteliers appreciate they have been entrusted with an important responsibility to re-open in a COVIDSafe and sustainable way and stand ready to meet this challenge.”

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YOU little beauty! At last, the Premier Daniel Andrews has released us regional Victorians from our shackles and allowed the chance for some normality to resume in our lives. The relaxing of restrictions, which came into effect overnight, is a welcome result for many in the Latrobe Valley business community. During the lockdown, the majority of the Valley’s cafes, restaurants, bistros and pubs, which provide culinary delights to sate all appetites, adapted their approach to provide takeaway meals. It is an approach that has kept the wolf from the door for many. But now we can dine out again, it is time to get out there and support our eateries of all shapes and sizes. In today’s edition of The Express, we have a two-page spread titled Welcome back, please take a seat on the businesses who are going to be back offering a dine-in service. The timing looks perfect with spring having sprung in this fine part of the world we call home during recent weeks. Take this weekend for example, it is going to be 26 degrees on Saturday and 24 degrees on Sunday. The ideal conditions to enjoy a long, lazy lunch or sumptuous dinner, with a few beverages thrown in as well. Do so responsibly, because there are limits which still remain in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Make sure you book though, so these businesses know you’re coming. Now, where’s that parma and a pot!

with some changes to trading practices. “We’re putting procedures in place to manage patrons in the venue, and we’ll be taking all details through the register and also doing temperature checks for patrons coming into the venue,” Mr Berry said. “We’re not going to be doing lunches through the bistro during the day, but we’ll open the TAB up and be doing bar trade, and that’s how we’ll be trading from 11am until 4.30pm. “Then we’ll shut down, do a full clean and reopen for dinner service for 20 people.” For many businesses, the advent of takeaway offerings have proved so popular they are now a mainstay. “Takeaway trade has been really good and we staff up to make sure that if you place an order at 6.15pm the meals are hot and at your door ready to go,” Mr Berry said. “We’ve been through this before so we’ve got an idea of how to run a COVIDSafe venue, so we don’t see this as an issue and the club is all over it, which is what licensed clubs do.” Moe RSL senior supervisor Cathryn Ross said the venue would likely open up for dinein service on Monday, with 10 patrons in each of its two rooms in accordance with density limits. “We will use the same COVIDSafe plan as last time, with social distancing rules and

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MORWELL Bowling Club is one of many hospitality venues having to adapt to Step 3 of the state government’s coronavirus roadmap. As of today, 10 patrons can sit inside in each space and up to 50 customers can sit outside, in line with density restrictions. Morwell Bowling Club general manager Teena Johnson said the club is adapting some of its outside areas to seat more people. “We have a terrace so we will utilise that space and use the

licensed space near the green, it will be will be interesting to see how people take to it, if they are willing to sit outside,” she said. “Sitting outside at the bowling club is not something that is usually done and since we are still in September it is still a bit chilly outside, I am just not sure how people will feel about it. “There are also extra expenses in setting up outside areas to work as dining areas ... I know there are a lot of places that just won’t open up.” Ms Johnson said she hoped the previous rules of 20 patrons per inside area would be reinstated.

“But, this is what has been handed down and we will have to give it a go and just see what happens,” she said. “The Morwell Bowling Club will keep doing takeaway five days a week and seven nights a week, that has been going quite well ... I think the members especially liked having that option while our doors were closed. “The next step will also be interesting, I am hoping it won’t be at the end of November, that is a long time to wait, but we just have to do what we need to do and play by the rules and hopefully get the numbers down.”

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SPRING has sprung and the native flora is blooming, meaning the world-renowned Morwell International Rose Garden Festival is just around the corner. Despite a change to the usual festival format this November, Latrobe City Mayor Dan Clancey said rose enthusiasts were still in for a treat in 2020. “The Morwell International Rose Garden Festival is a very, very exciting event but because of the pandemic across the entire world we are unable to run it like we have in the past,� Mr Clancey said. “But we are going to run it and it’ll be done in a hybrid virtual sense, which will be great for people all across the globe to be able to join in and participate in this event here in Latrobe City. “It’s a great system because on the website you register and you come along and you participate in stalls, do the virtual talks, participate in workshops, you can do everything you would normally do if you were present in the rose garden. “It’s great for rose enthusiasts to be able to participate in the workshops and attend, they love coming along and looking at the practical workshops they can do to keep their rose gardens beautiful.� Online, visitors will be able to

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Regional Victoria’s restrictions ease By TESSA RANDELLO

REGIONAL Victoria has moved to Step 3 of the state government’s roadmap. Premier Daniel Andrews announced earlier this week that regional Victoria’s rolling average increase in coronavirus cases was 3.6 over the last 14 days and there had been no mystery cases in regional Victoria for two weeks. “This is such good news, I am so, so glad and proud of every regional Victorian who has stayed the course. I know that it hasn’t been easy,� Mr Andrews said. “Step 3 means the four reasons to leave your home will no longer apply, gathering limits will increase and most workplaces will reopen. “Restrictions on businesses and visitors do remain in place regarding people caps, physical distancing and wearing of masks. “I know that many hospitality venues would like more inside seating but the

risk of infection is dramatically higher inside. “This is a very big step today but it is a safe step ... this is a great day for regional Victoria.� Victoria recorded 42 new cases of coronavirus yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 19,943. Eight deaths were reported yesterday, four women and two men aged in their 80s, and two men aged in their 90s. All of the deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities. There are seven active COVID-19 cases in the Latrobe Valley as of yesterday. Across Gippsland there are just eight cases, with Latrobe’s seven joined by one from Baw Baw. Step 3 includes the following changes to restrictions: Social Gatherings No restrictions on reasons to leave

home or distance you can travel within regional Victoria. Public gatherings - up to 10 people outdoors. Visitors to the home - create a ‘household bubble’ with one nominated household allowing up to five visitors from that household at a time (infants under 12 months of age are not included in the cap). Hospitality and retail Only table service allowed with a maximum of two hour sittings. Indoor hospitality service - 10 seated patrons allowed with one person every four metres, maximum of two indoor spaces. Outdoor Hospitality service - 50 seated patrons with one person every two metres, tables must be 1.5 metres apart and no groups larger than 10 allowed. Ceremonies and special occasions

Weddings - allowed with up to 10 people (including the couple, two witnesses and celebrant). Education and childcare Childcare is open. Schools will have a staged return to onsite learning for all students in Term 4 with safety measures in place. Funerals Allowed with up to 20 people (infants under 12 months of age or people required to conduct the funeral not included in the limit). Religion Outdoor religious gatherings for up to 10 people plus a faith leader, Places of worship open for private worship for households or social bubbles, plus a faith leader. Entertainment leisure and travel Entertainment - outdoor venues and events open, subject to pre-approved plans.

Accommodation - open, with caps per the social bubble. Travel Able to travel and holiday in regional Victoria which are also under Stage 3 Restrictions. Movement from Melbourne to regional Victoria rules have not changed at all. You cannot travel to Regional Victoria from a metropolitan area unless you have to. Community sport All children’s community sport to resume. All non-contact sport to resume for adults. Beauty services Retail will remain open and will be expanded to include beauty and tattooing, where a mask can be worn. Real estate Outdoor auctions can be held with a limit of 10 people.

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“We would either have to put up with it or move away. Please don’t allow this to happen so close to a school, there are little precious ones here and I worry about them being exposed,� Ms Long said. Chunxing environmental consultant Geoff Latimer said he hoped councillors would use a “calm assessment of the facts� as they made their decision at tonight’s meeting. Mr Latimer said the idea of lead poisoning was a “beat up� and he reiterated independent audits

have found the plant would pose no risk to human health or the environment. “Hazelwood North Primary School is being used as a pawn and it’s irresponsible to create fear in those parents who are genuinely concerned about their kid’s health,� Mr Latimer said. “A small core of people are creating an irrational fear. Anyone can say anything on social media and facts can be anything they want.� Hazelwood North Primary School council president Leigh Markham said he hoped Latrobe City’s decision would be made “in the best

interests� of HNPS and wider Latrobe Valley community. Latrobe City planning officers are recommending the development goes ahead with a lengthy list of conditions. Council documents state the plans “demonstrated that the proposal should not have a negative impact on the health and well being of nearby sensitive land uses or the broader community�. The proposal was recently granted an Environment Protection Authority Works Approval after it passed a series of environmental and human risk assessments.

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Build the battery plant elsewhere: Hazelwood North Primary School parent Cindy Long with her children Des and Brooke, and Sheila James with bub London Davis and daughter Abbii Akkerman. photograph michelle slater

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By TESSA RANDELLO

CHURCHILL Primary School’s campus is starting to look a little bit different. Works for a new building, and upgrades to current facilities have started at the school. The school was granted $2.634 million from the state government for new classrooms, administration building and student and staff toilet facilities. The new building will also include cutting-edge educational design, flexible learning spaces, accessible building features, energy efficient design and materials and integrated ICT providing digital connectivity throughout. Modular buildings are being constructed off-site while contractors preparing the school for the building’s arrival. Churchill Primary School principal Jacquie Burrows said the school has worked closely with the design team to ensure the new building reflects the school’s vision and needs. “It’s exciting, it’s been nice after this year to have something to look forward to and also the building is 50 years old so it will be great to have some modern faculties, toilets, admin area and four classrooms which will be designed flexibly so we can use it as we like,� she said. “That old building served the community well for 50 years but it will be great to have a modern building. “Block A will be completely demolished over these school holidays and then they will start construction here, which has already happened off-site, then they will start to bring it all in. “This building (which will remain) is relatively new and

New building to come: Chruchill Primary School Grade 6 school captain Lila, Grade 1 student Will and preps-to-be in 2021, Charlie and Tom, are excited about upgrades to the school which will be ready in time for next year. photograph tessa randello we have tried to tie in the new building with this one in terms of colours and the feel, we have gone for a natural tone because we have such great grounds so it really will be lovely.� Ms Burrows said the students also had a say in what the new building would look like and the amenities it would include to make sure it will be “fit for what (the school) needs at Churchill�. “The students are very excited.

I think the school is going to look very different especially since so many of them have been learning remotely ... only about 10 per cent are on site at the moment,� she said. “We should be finished on December 16, so our 2021 preps will get to enjoy a brand new building.� Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the ongoing infrastructure funding

is great for schools in the area. “As part of our ongoing school infrastructure funding, we’re making sure that more schools across the region and the state have facilities that are bright, modern, accessible and fit-forpurpose,� she said. “Churchill Primary School’s community is a step closer to having the great facilities that kids need to thrive, and that staff and teachers deserve.�

Business Vouchers to provide support LATROBE City Council is working with business operators to help ease the immense challenges they are facing during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Council adopted a $1.7 million Business and Community Support and Recovery Package in June this year in response to COVID-19 shutdowns. A key component of Council’s Business and Community Support and Recovery Package is the addition of a Latrobe City Business Support Voucher Program targeted towards small businesses that have been impacted significantly by COVID-19. Latrobe City ‘Business Support’ vouchers can be used by businesses to access services, advice, or expertise provided by a local service provider. The intent of the voucher program is to provide local small businesses with a voucher to access the support of local professional services, such as, but not limited to, financial, legal, media and digital, marketing and communication, business coaching, human resources, and mental health and wellbeing. The vouchers aim to support existing businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 by helping business operators to: ■Develop a better understanding and

key networks of local professional service available to businesses in Latrobe City. ■Think strategically and for key personnel to work on the business, not just in the business. “Latrobe City Council recognises that COVID-19 has placed tremendous financial pressures on local businesses,� Mayor Dan Clancey said. “As thriving businesses are essential to our City’s economy, Council must help business operators to continue to operate where possible, to continue to provide valuable services and products to our communities, and to offer ongoing employment. This voucher support program will go some way towards doing that.� To be eligible for the ‘Business Support’ voucher, applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be based within the municipality of Latrobe City. Applications are open now and close on Friday, November 27. Vouchers must be used within three months of issue date, unless otherwise agreed. Businesses can apply online via SmartyGrants: https:// latrobe.smartygrants.com. au/Voucherprogram Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within five business days.

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Applications are now open THE first round of Baw Baw Shire’s 2020/21 Community Sponsorship Program will open for applications from September 21 to November 1. This year three rounds of funding will be available across two categories - community events and ambassadors. The ambassador category supports groups or individuals in representing the Shire in achievements in their areas of interest, which could include arts, sporting, academic or environmental endeavours. Up to $500 is available for individuals and $1500 for teams. The community event category supports the delivery of youth events and programs, one-off events and new and existing events in Baw Baw Shire, with up to $5000 available. “Both categories of Council’s Community Sponsorship Program aim to increase connection, participation and inclusion within our community,” Baw Baw Mayor Danny Goss said. “Although 2020 has been a challenging and uncertain year, we hope that applications come forward for events and activities that will give our community something to look forward to.” Potential applicants are encouraged to think creatively about how they can engage the community with their events while we continue to be impacted by COVID-19. As part of the application process, community groups will be required to contact Council’s Events Coordinator for guidance on event planning and public event permit and insurance requirements. Community events will be assessed for achieving connectedness and inclusion, leading towards positive social outcomes and overall merit. Community events may still be 12 months away but can still be planned for and are eligible to receive funding. Activities can also be delivered through an auspice arrangement, providing the edibility criteria is met and a separate auspice application is made to council. This information is available on council’s website. For more information or to apply, you can visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/ CommunitySponsorship.

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AS the days become warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. Department of Environment, Land,Water and Planning (DELWP) Senior Wildlife Management Officer, Lachlan Clarke said sunny weather also means it’s more likely people will encounter a snake. “Snake species commonly found in Gippsland include the Red-bellied Black Snake, Eastern Brown, Tiger Snakes and Lowland Copperheads,” Mr Clarke said. “These four species are venomous, but it is rare for them to bite people. Most snake bites occur when people try to capture or kill a snake. “Snakes can be known to bite

Beware: DELWP has detailed the steps to take if you encounter a snake. animals, such as dogs, if they feel threatened. If your dog or cat encounters a snake, the best course of action is to remove your pet from the area or tie

RUSSELL NORTHE The State Governments Regional Roadmap response to the COVID-19 pandemic has now proceeded to the Third Step. From 11:59pm on Wednesday 16 September, 2020 some restrictions in Regional Victoria have been relaxed a little further including: • Reasons to leave home – No restrictions on reasons to leave home • Intrastate Travel – Travel within Regional Victoria allowable • Home – Household bubble with one other nominated household and up to 5 visitors at a time • Public Gatherings – Up to 10 people outdoors • Restaurants and Café’s – Open for seated patrons indoor and outdoor although restrictions apply • Community Sport – Outdoor non-contact sport allowable for adults. Outdoor contact sport allowed for people 18 and under within certain conditions To obtain further specific information on Third Step restrictions please visit the following website: See: https://www.vic.gov.au/third-step-coronavirus-road-to-recovery It is pleasing to see some businesses reopen albeit in limited capacity including beauty and personal services. In the hospitality sector, cafes and restaurants are now able to cater for patrons indoors and outdoors under certain restrictions. However we do need to be mindful of other sectors and businesses who remain closed and understand what a tough time it is for those businesses and their employees. Further Government business supports have been announced recently and it is hoped this will go some way to support our local business community where needed. Sole-traders who were previously excluded from the Victorian Business Support Fund despite many of these same

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■ Don’t attempt to capture or harm snakes. Instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice. ■ Maintain lawns and clean up around your house, as snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks and timber, sheets of metal, and building materials. ■ Undertake first aid training and ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is illegal to capture, harm, or kill them. Reports of people wilfully destroying protected wildlife will be investigated accordingly.

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businesses being forced to close their doors for months, have now been recognised by way of a Sole-Trader Support Fund. Grants of $3,000 are available through this Fund although businesses should be aware of the eligibility criteria as it appears the requirements are quite narrow. Now is the time more than ever to show our support for businesses who have endured vast hardships in recent months. Where possible, try to shop locally and help those businesses who employ local people, and invariably support our local sporting clubs, schools and community organisations. For further information on the latest business and employee supports please visit the websites ebsites below: • https://www.business.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus-covid-19/business-support/ pport/ coronavirus-business-information • https://www.ato.gov.au/General/ JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-key-dates/ key-dates/ • https://www.servicesaustralia.gov. v. au/individuals/services/centrelink/ k/ jobseeker-payment To minimise the spread of COVID-19 9 remember to continue to: • Wear a face mask where required • Undertake good hand hygiene • Maintain physical distancing • If unwell get tested • Cough and sneeze into a tissue or elbow

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it up while the snake passes and if you suspect your pet has been bitten take it to a vet immediately. “Snakes are generally very shy and prefer to keep away from people and often when a snake is found in a backyard it’s because it’s moving through the area to other habitat. “Being aware that snakes may be around and being informed about how to react to them is very important at this time of year,” Mr Clarke said. If you live in an area with snakes, please remember: ■ When left alone, snakes present little or no danger to people. If you see a snake, keep calm and move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area

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Mixed reviews on sole trader support By KATE WITHERS

Step up: Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath, pictured with Gippsland-based sole trader Renee McLennan, said the state government’s sole trader support fund misses the mark. photograph supplied Member for Morwell Russell Northe, who has also campaigned strongly for sole trader financial support in recent months, said sole traders and partnership enterprises had “been doing it extremely tough”. “(Until) this point in time these same operations have effectively been excluded from government help,” Mr Northe said.

“I have regularly raised local specific examples to the attention of various government ministers to what I believe have been unfair criteria for such businesses and just last week I again reinforced that the government’s Business Support Fund should be expanded and be inclusive of sole traders. “So I was pleased today to learn the state government had announced a new

$100 million Sole Trader Support Fund, that provides grants of $3000 to eligible sole traders working in sectors that have and will continue to be restricted in their activities in the coming months. “Like all programs the devil will be in the detail but I sincerely hope any assistance to these businesses is real and makes a positive difference on the ground to those who have fought hard

to keep their businesses alive in recent months. “I am also pleased that at least a little common-sense has applied to beauticians and personal services who will now be able to open under the Third Step of the government’s regional roadmap which we hope will be enacted in the coming days rather than in late November as initially proposed.”

THE state government has heeded calls from sole traders to provide financial support with a $100 million support fund unveiled on Tuesday. Jobs, Precincts and Regions Minister Martin Pakula announced the move, but said grants will be limited to those who are tenants or licensees in commercial premises or location. “Grants of $3000 will support around 33,000 sole traders across the state in tourism, media, gyms, creative studios, outdoor entertainment, museums and galleries,” Mr Pakula said. “Primary income support for sole traders has been provided by JobKeeper and federal government. “This new sole trader support is a recognition of the serious challenges that many sole traders have faced. “It will allow tens of thousands of them to help pay their overheads and give them the opportunity to emerge on the other side and recover strongly.” But Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath, who has raised the plight of sole traders, said they had been “overlooked”. Ms Bath said Treasurer Tim Pallas’ response to calls for support were “woefully inadequate”. “Sole traders on the verge of shutting their doors are getting the cold shoulder from the Andrews Labor Government,” she said. “Many have been forced to shut down for months and need assistance to recover. “Rather than answering the question or referring it to another Minister, the Victorian Treasurer shockingly chose only to respond with - ‘The matters raised in your question should be directed to the Minister for Industry Support and Recovery.’ “The Treasurer’s response is dismissive and arrogant, demonstrating Labor’s lack of care or understanding of our hardworking sole traders.”

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McFarlane aims for second council term By MICHELLE SLATER

In the mix: Budgeree’s Leanne Potter will run as a candidate for South Ward in next month’s Latrobe City election. photograph hayley mills

Potter is a contender

By TESSA RANDELLO

FIFTH generation Budgeree local Leanne Potter is throwing her hat in the ring for South Ward at the Latrobe City Council election. Ms Potter is a mental health advocate for Lifeline Gippsland, has been the Budgeree Hall secretary for five years and was chair of the Budgeree, Yinnar South, Jumbuk Community Recovery Committee where she said she was able to further understand the needs of her local area. “I was on the committee after the fires and being part of that meant I was able to hear first hand what people in the community wanted and needed,” she said.

“The area needs people who get on with the job on City Council (and) who also represent the diversity that our community has. “Women are the biggest users of council services and there are not many women on the council so that was an inspiration for me. “Hearing people’s frustration in not having their voices heard while chair of the committee was another prompter of why I decided to run for council.” Ms Potter said that coming out of coronavirus restrictions is a great opportunity for the council to “ focus on what is important”. “After COVID-19 we need to focus on local business, bringing in employment and looking to the environment to make sure it’s sustainable,” she said.

“Projects like maintaining the old school in Budgeree ... which is owned by the council and no work has been done there for 26 years, but there is so much value in it. “People of Budgeree and surrounds have an emotional attachment to the historical Budgeree School building and we need council to listen to how important it is.” Ms Potter also said the area needs a councilperson who has experience, is professional and is looking to the future. “A progressive mindset is important, councillors need to think into the future and make sure the things we put in place are for us and future generations.”

LATROBE City councillor Alan McFarlane is hoping to be re-elected for a second term on Central Ward. The retired municipal engineer and real estate agent said he had “really enjoyed” the past four years on council, stating that he had the “time, interest and passion” for another term. Cr McFarlane has lived in the Valley for the past 40 years and said he initially ran for council to “bring Latrobe together” and help unify the divisions on council. He said he wanted to help make sure the entire community was represented, and put forward a balanced view. “I’m pleased with how this has come together, council is now singing the one tune, we are committed to the community as a whole, rather than individual patches,” Cr McFarlane said. “We’ve worked together to achieve significant things. It’s about how we have worked to collaborate and achieve liveability in the Latrobe Valley.” Cr McFarlane pointed out major projects he had been a part of such as Future Morwell, the Live,Work Latrobe planning scheme and large recreational developments. He cited helping to attract big events such as the Morwell rose festival, Big Bash cricket and AFL round, as well as supporting a rates freeze to help the community recover from COVID-19. “After COVID, we need to focus

Passion remains strong: Alan McFarlane is aiming for a second stint as a Latrobe City councillor. photograph hayley mills on major events now we have the venues that can accommodate them, we will focus on how we can get some of these things going,” he said. Cr McFarlane said it was also important to look at luring more people to settle in the Valley. He said work-from-home arrangements would allow more opportunities for people to move to the area, which provided affordable housing and proximity to Melbourne.

He said this could include leveraging off the opportunities from the Morwell GovHub, expected to provide 300 jobs and attract new people to the region. “We need to facilitate how Latrobe City can grow, we need to push the regional status and encourage people to want to live here,” Cr McFarlane said. “This is like planning processes, rates and major events so people can comfortably live here.”

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3847 & Co 11 Prince Street, Rosedale  5199 2992 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 7.30am - 2.30pm Saturday to Sunday 8am - 3pm Outdoor seating: Yes Alfresh2go 8 Tarwin Street, Morwell  5134 1633 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Outdoor seating: Yes Boolarra Community Hotel 2760 Monash Way, Boolarra  5169 6420 Opening: Friday 18 Sept to Sunday 20 Sept 5.30pm - 7pm Outdoor seating: No Café Evviva Stockland Plaza, Traralgon  5174 9455 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Café Thyme Out 81-83 Princes Highway, Trafalgar  5633 2281 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Outdoor seating: Yes Churchill Hotel 1 Balfour Place, Churchill  5122 1800 Opening: Saturday 19 Sept Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Claudia’s Café 37 George Street, Morwell  5134 1600 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm Outdoor seating: Yes Coco’s Café 113 Princes Highway, Yarragon  5634 2202 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am - 3.30pm Outdoor seating: Yes Coffee Life Trafalgar 2 Contingent Street, Trafalgar  0419 644 690 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Criterion Hotel 85 Princes Highway, Trafalgar  5633 1055 Opening: Monday 21 Sept Check Facebook for times Outdoor seating: Yes

Eat Live Fresh 20 Contingent Street, Trafalgar  5633 3015 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm Outdoor seating: Yes Fit For a King 120 Franklin Street, Traralgon  5176 0068 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 6 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Food Co on Franklin 217 Franklin Street, Traralgon  5176 1842 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days 6.30am - 4pm Outdoor seating: Yes Foon Lok 6 George Street, Morwell  5134 4259 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Tuesday to Friday 12pm - 2pm Tuesday to Sunday 5pm - 9pm Outdoor seating: No

Moe Racing Club Waterloo Road, Moe  5120 1333 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days 5pm - 8pm Outdoor seating: No Moe RSL 63-67 Albert Street, Moe  5127 1007 Opening: Monday 21 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: No MoMo 103 Seymour Street, Traralgon  5174 3281 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days 7.30am - 9.30pm Outdoor seating: Yes

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Moosehead Café 18 George Street, Morwell  0490 494 076 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 7am - 2pm Outdoor seating: Yes

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Morwell Bowling Club 52 Hazelwood Road, Morwell  5134 3449 Opening: Friday 18 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: No

Gippsland Food & Wine 123 Princes Highway, Yarragon  5634 2451 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days 7am - 5pm Outdoor seating: Yes

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Narkoojee Winery 220 Francis Road, Glengarry North  5192 4257 Opening: Thursday 1 Oct Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Nicks Cafe 186 Commercial Road Mannys Market, Morwell  5133 9922 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm (hours may vary) Saturday 8am - 12pm Outdoor seating: No Old Gippstown Café 11 Lloyd Street, Moe  5127 1890 Opening: Wednesday 23 Sept Wednesday to Sunday 7am - 3pm Outdoor seating: Yes

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Pie Addicts Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Saturday 9am - 3pm (hours may vary) Outdoor seating: Yes

St Peters Café 5-7 McDonald Street, Morwell  0428 550 189 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Tuesday to Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm Outdoor seating: Yes

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Terrace Café 5 Airfield Road, Traralgon  5173 9400 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: No

Qu Bah Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell  5133 0777 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days 7.30am - 9.30pm Outdoor seating: Yes Red Annex/Miss Frou Frou Shop 4/19-23 Seymour Street, Traralgon  0487 084 430 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Tuesday to Friday 7am - 3pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Outdoor seating: Yes Rustic Bean Café 91 George Street, Morwell  5134 2175 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 8am - 2pm Outdoor seating: No Saltbush 148 Commercial Road, Morwell  5134 8550 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Saturday 8am - 2pm Tuesday to Saturday 5pm - 6pm Outdoor seating: No Silvers Bar & Grill 3-5 Hazelwood Road, Morwell  5135 3464 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Smokehouse 81 81 Prince Street, Rosedale 0487 646 379 Open: Wednesday–Thursday 5pm onwards Friday Saturday 12pm onwards Outdoor seating: Yes

The Cat Café 23 McMahon Street, Traralgon  4112 2018: Opening: Monday 21 Sept Open 7 days 10am - 5pm Outdoor seating: No The Green Door Café 25 Church Street, Traralgon  0412 619 575 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm Outdoor seating: No The Ritz on Hotham Shop 3/91-101 Hotham Street, Traralgon  5174 0155 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Wednesday to Saturday Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes The Shot House 2 Village Walk, Yarragon  5634 2124 Opening: Monday 21 Sept Monday to Saturday 9am - 2pm Outdoor seating: Yes Traralgon Mandarin Palace Shop 2/19-23 Seymour Street, Traralgon  4112 2044 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Traralgon Oriental Jade 6/81-89 Hotham Street, Traralgon  5174 1288 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes Traralgon Vineyard Burnets Road, Traralgon East  5174 0557 Opening: Friday 25 Sept Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes

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Victoria Rose Tea Rooms 42 Prince Street, Rosedale  5199 2082 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Phone for days open 10am - 4pm Outdoor seating: Yes

Yarragon Café & Take Away 103B Princes Highway, Yarragon  5634 2124 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday to Sunday 8am - 5pm Outdoor seating: Yes

Zaab Zaab 98 Hotham Street, Traralgon  5176 1952 Opening: Thursday 17 Sept Open 7 days Phone for opening times Outdoor seating: Yes

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Home is where Jaz’s heart is

I FIRST knew Jaz Flowers in 2004 when I was singing in a choir and later playing with Traralgon City Band, about four or five years in all, at Carols by Candlelight in Traralgon. She would be one of the many young artists taking the chance to perform live in front of a large audience, and as I remember, she would always sing the same song, as many of them did. For Jaz it was the Mariah Carey song, All I Want for Christmas Is You. She had clear diction, a big voice which grew more powerful each year and natural stage presence. I remember remarking to my fellow tuba player, “This kid could go on the stage right now”. Of course I could not know how prescient this comment was, and I heard nothing more about Jaz until about a year ago when, while speaking to my friend Steph, it emerged that she was Jaz’s cousin. Steph told me Jaz had indeed gone on stage, and started to reel off some of her achievements. I listened with growing interest, but when she threw in “Lead lady in the Australian production of Hairspray”, I nearly dropped my beer! And there was more, lots more. Jaz had made it to the very top on Australia’s stage musical scene, and I didn’t even know! ... and it saddened me. I reflected that although Jaz had become well-known locally for her prodigious talent, there were probably very few who knew what she had gone on to achieve beyond the Valley. The story of Jaz Flowers is uplifting and would gladden the heart of anyone, but especially someone who, like me, feels they belong to the Valley, so this is what I bring you today. To prepare I contacted and met Jaz, who was pleased to help and provided me with all the background I needed. I must admit when we first met, I felt acutely aware I was meeting a real celebrity and was a little star struck, which I admitted to Jaz. She seemed bemused by this and looked at me as though I was a bit strange. She was born into a musical/show biz family; her mother Vikki had her own Dance Studio in Morwell and was also a singer. Vikki’s mother had been an opera singer. Jaz showed much early promise, first hitting the stage in the Traralgon Eisteddfod 1991 at just four. Dressed in an apricot tutu, she performed a dance piece to thunderous applause at the Traralgon Eisteddfod. Seven years later, in 1998, for the first time she entered the singing section as well as the dancing one. The audience reaction was just the same - those who had witnessed her first performance were on their feet -here was a serious talent! She continued doing Eisteddfods (winning most), and singing at local events, like Carols by Candlelight, right through until she was 21. Her first role in a stage show was in 2000, playing the part of Tessie in the Latrobe Theatre Company production of Annie. This was a step up from one off appearances in an Eisteddfod, now she had to immerse herself in a whole show, with lines to learn, a character to play, and to repeat her performance perfectly time after time. She was in many more shows with LTC, including The King and I, West Side Story (supporting lead-Anita), and Cabaret (KitKat girl/chorus). All the while, Jaz was gaining insight into the workings of showbiz - how hard it was to get parts, how determined you needed

No place like home: Jaz back in her beloved Australia. to be. You looked around the others in the room at an audition and knew a simple truth; you just had to be the best. Jaz discovered she had a hardy temperament well suited to this challenge, and was able to produce her best under extreme pressure. This seemingly inborn capability was to stand her in good stead in the years ahead. However the stories of precociously gifted children are many, and only a few continue and deliver on their talent in adulthood. There are so many hurdles to clear as life intervenes and so much depends on who is around in their younger years, to mentor and encourage them. In this young Jaz was also blessed. Family life revolved around singing, dancing and the stage, and Jaz’s needs as a performer - learning lines, dance steps and music - were understood and encouraged. If she was unsure about anything, expert advice was at hand. It was also no place for a prima donna. Her beloved family supported her to the hilt, travelling long distances to watch almost all her performances, even the auditions, but they also kept her grounded and suggested she acquire a full education. This she did, attending Morwell Park Primary School, then Kurnai College to Year 10, Maryvale High School for Years 11 and 12, before leaving home for the first time, to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at Federation University in Ballarat. Whilst at uni, she performed in many shows, including Anything Goes, Baby, Cabaret, Once Upon a Mattress, and Jane Eyre. As her stage work continued, she became known among the wider performing arts community as a high quality young artist of great promise. It was therefore no surprise

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when in 2008, at just 21, she made her first professional appearance, in Shane Warne: The Musical as Dance Captain/ensemble at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne. The show was well-received, a milestone in its originality of concept, and perhaps changing accepted wisdom of what was possible for a stage show. For Jaz Flowers however, it changed everything. All she had worked and yearned for had become real! She was considered good enough at professional level, and she began to wonder where it might take her. She didn’t have long to wait, and it was another step up. In 2010, she was cast as a supporting lead (Mabel) in Fame, a stage show of enduring popularity based on the 1980 movie of the same name. The show was a success and toured several major theatres of Australia. Jaz put in a brilliant performance, with strong audience reaction, and she received a Helpman Award nomination for Best Supporting Female Actor. Later in the same year, she was cast in the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the smash hit dance/ musical Hairspray, directed and produced by the legendary Australian David Atkins. Again Jaz received rave reviews, collecting a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical, and another Helpman Award nomination for Best Female Actor in a Musical. Jaz had announced herself in the public mind as a rising star on the Australian stage musicals scene, and in 2011, she was honoured to sing the National Anthem at the third game decider of the State of Origin, and before the final of the Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne in 2012. There is a special place in the heart of Australians for such people ... people like Marina Prior, Kate Ceberano and Anthony Warlow come immediately to mind.

Hairspray was a big hit, especially for younger audiences, and it toured the main venues of Australia to sell-out crowds for about 18 months. In 2012, Jaz was invited by Keith Urban to appear on his team on the TV show The Voice. This she did, singing Big White Room, a song by Jessie J. I don’t know much about the show, but I watched Jaz’s powerful performance on YouTube. As soon as she started to sing the audience began screaming uncontrollably, and not long after, all the “judges” spun their chairs around, at which they screamed even louder. In 2013, her ascending status in Australian musical theatre was further enhanced when she was cast in the lead role of April in the 21st anniversary of the classic all Australian show, Hot Shoe Shuffle. First performed in 1992, it was the brainchild of David Atkins, and featured lots of tap dancing to music from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was big hit, with the sole (but crucial) female part of April played by Rhonda Burchmore. By 2013, Rhonda had considerably reduced her public appearances. A new “April” was needed, and Jaz was selected, hand-picked by David Atkins himself. The show was a roaring success and was sold out in all the major theatres round Australia for almost 12 months. In 2014, Jaz decided to pursue her career overseas, and moved to London with a friend. She quickly found work, singing with Broadway musical theatre writer Scott Allen on London’s West End. She also turned down several roles so she could travel widely round the many beautiful parts of the UK. Later that year, she scored a role in the BBC Proms production of Kiss Me, Kate at the Royal Albert Hall, which was televised on Christmas Day 2014. Things in London looked promising, but there was one problem, Jaz hated the place. It was crowded, grimy, cold, and everything seemed miniaturised. She began to feel melancholy, until one day in the car, Peter Allen’s I Still Call Australia Home came on, and within a week she was back home in Morwell. Early in 2015, she landed the lead role of Veronica in the first Australian production of Broadway hit Heathers. It’s a high energy show set in an American high school and deals with heavy teen issues, like bullying, teen sexuality, and suicide. Jaz says it is her favourite show, but also the most difficult, because of the complex demands of her character. She must have done OK because audiences flocked to it and Jaz scored another Sydney Theatre Company nomination for Best

On stage: Jaz in Hot Shoe Shuffle at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne.

Young star: Jaz as a child after winning her category at the Traralgon Eisteddfod in the early 1990s Performance by an Actress in a Musical. For the whole of her professional career apart from her year off in UK, Jaz always had work. Whatever show she was in, there would always be another one coming along which could fit neatly into her schedule. This continued when in 2016 she was cast in the supporting lead role of Oz in the rock musical We Will Rock You. Using the music of Queen, it is a bleak tale of a heavily controlled future world which can only be saved by a band of rebellious rock musicians. Co-written by Ben Elton and Queen, it opened in the UK in 2002, and has played to packed audiences all over the world. The 2016 version was the first to use an all Australian cast and crew, and was well received, touring all the major Australian theatres. For Jaz though, things were changing. It was not her favourite show, and she was starting to wonder how much longer she wanted to keep doing eight shows a week with one day off, week after week, then on to another town, another hotel, another show, hardly ever seeing her beloved family. At the first opportunity, she spoke to them. As it turned out, her mum Vikki was ready to start scaling down her business, and had been thinking Jaz could take it over if this would work. Quite quickly, Jaz’s mind was made up. At just 28, she would finish We Will Rock You and bow out! These days she’s firmly at the helm of Jaz Flowers Performing Arts in Morwell, helping to teach, prepare and guide a large number of young hopefuls toward their dreams. How inspirational it must be for them to be taught by her? I ask if she has regrets - does she miss any of it? I will always remember her reply; “When you’re the leading lady in a big show, you’re always given the courtesy of being the last to take your final bow. When you come out, and you hear them roar, there’s nothing else like it”. In the end though, the cost of performing was too great. Jaz says that if she could just do four shows a week she’d be there like a shot, but it doesn’t work that way. She’s been able to buy a house, find a loving partner, be around her family, run her business, and is as contented with life as she has ever been. After all her extraordinary achievements in the spotlight, she has found her dream as a quiet achiever. Her favourite thing is to go fishing with her dad at McLoughlins Beach. Even though I have had zero influence on her life, as a dedicated Valley man I feel proud of her, and will boast about her at every opportunity. I offer her my silent applause, and although it doesn’t have the electric charge of the live theatre, many will join me, and it will last long after the theatre lights have gone out.

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Lead battery recycling plant deserves

THIS letter is my second to The Express to seek the support of the Latrobe City community for our new battery recycling plant at the Gippsland Heavy Industry Park in Hazelwood North. The state Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has now approved the plant with 300 times better environmental standards than the EPA VIC standard and 133 times better than the world’s best, US EPA standard. The plant has to get a town planning permit from Latrobe City where the opponents are now seeking to re-litigate the EPA approval and kill the 50 ongoing jobs. Now the EPA has given it a tick there are two main groups who want to kill it off and one is the NSW-lead cartel based around Wagga Wagga. The other cohesive group is those locals, supporting a zero lead city and who place signs on our roadsides implying there is a plan to build a scary lead ore smelter here rather than a factory with two compact secondary smelting/melting modules inside it. Their fear campaign has been the focus of local media attention rather than the cartel activity from NSW. The people who place the signs have a Facebook page with a link to an article about the Port Pirie smelter in SA that produces 78,000kg of lead pollution and 2300kg of arsenic, so no wonder people are alarmed. The federal national pollution inventory reports that Latrobe City has 47kg of lead emissions from petrol cars due to the National Fuel Standard allowing 5 milligrams of lead per litre of petrol. The unleaded petrol we use is actually leadlite not fully unleaded. A person walking to the pictures at Mid Valley will encounter as much lead pollution as what would be experienced near the new plant so it is time for the dodgy roadside signs to go as the pollution impact is zilch. The general aviation industry at Latrobe Valley Airport including our Aircraft factory uses aviation petrol (Avgas) that has a full serve of lead and the zero lead city concept sounds good but would wreck the general aviation sector. Input to our city councillors should be respectful, based on fact, not misleading images, no social media threats of ballot box retribution and councillors should hold their nerve. There is one plant in Australia producing clean lead ingots for export, Enirgi, based in Wagga Wagga NSW who have a monopoly and who dictate the price paid to local scrap dealers for used batteries, so the new Latrobe City plant will smash their monopoly. All the other battery recyclers are battery breakers who crush the batteries and export lead scrap and paste for smelting overseas. The federal government has been known to block shipments of this lead waste. Now that the EPA scientific jury has delivered its verdict and the case is not virtually subjudice we can read carefully through the thousands of pages included in objections and see similarities between the cartels’ input and word for word, comments included in locally based objections. Fundamentally, while this issue appears to be an environmental issue, if the opponents seek to litigate the approvals in the relevant tribunals it will be exposed as a trade practice, competition case and will be thrown out. The image of Latrobe City as an investment friendly city will be tarnished in the process. As a former councillor I know well that the world does not owe Latrobe City people a living and we must compete with the rest of Australia for our place in the economic sun, but we must also be wary of vested interests who specialise in dirty pool. Phillip Edwards, Hazelwood South

Centre of much discussion: Artist impression of the ULAB plant at Hazelwood North. photograph supplied

Not in my backyard approach is not enough

I NOTE with interest the large number of letters including those from Marion and Don Ireland, Andrew Smith, Denise Brand and Geraldine McClure published in the September 10 edition of The Express objecting to a battery recycling plant being built in the Latrobe Valley. It always amuses me how not in my backyard overrules everything else. I assume all of them drive in vehicles that have a battery and that they have had to replace one at some time in their lives. Now my challenge to each of them is to write another letter to the paper, this time describing exactly how they ensured their old battery didn’t pollute someone else’s backyard when they had it replaced. I await with interest their letters to see if they are just objectors or that their actions demonstrate they do truly care about the environment and all people’s health. Howard Lovell, Traralgon

Port Pirie the prime example

I HAVE read with interest the many arguments against the proposed Chinese-owned lead battery plant 1.5km from a primary school and surrounded by the population of Morwell. Some people think that because the EPA have said the Chinese smelter pollutants (including lead) will fall within the EPA’s guidelines, that it is safe. But this is not the case. Below is an example of the levels of lead poisoning by a smelter approved by the EPA - and a taste of what is to come if our council approves this lead smelter in Morwell. There is a lead smelter in Port Pirie, South Australia. Although it is well known that lead exposure affects children’s intellectual development, preventing the brain from growing to its full potential (e.g. results in children having lowered IQs and less ability to learn or understand), the EPA approved that lead smelter. However, in April 2018, the number

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of children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood in Port Pirie had more than doubled since 2017. New SA Health data showed average lead levels in children tested over 2018 had jumped nearly 5 per cent compared to the previous year, sparking concern for children’s development. In August 2019, SA Health director of scientific services, Dr David Simon, said: “Our children have been exposed to a higher level of lead in the last year or so ...” Dr Simon highlighted the numbers of children with lead-in-blood levels above 20 micrograms per decilitre, a level the National Health and Medical Research Council considers “harmful”. In Port Pirie, there have been a number of extra measures taken to protect children from lead since increased lead-in-air readings in Port Pirie last year. An additional social worker was employed to better target at-risk families late last year. Dr Simon said: “We are working very closely with those families to identify those sources and help families try to reduce the exposure.” The Targeted Lead Abatement Program - jointly funded by the lead smelter company and the state government - works with SA Health to mitigate lead in the community. Interventions such as making sure childcare is not in an area with lead exposure and assisting people to clean their the homes are part of the services. EPA director Keith Baldry said in August 2018: “The levels are still too high and we continue to work to ensure the company does everything possible to reduce its emissions while it transitions to new smelting technology that meets modern emissions standards,” he said. Finally, Dr Simon said that even if the lead pollution in the air was lowered, this wouldn’t immediately improve the situation for people with lead poisoning: “When a person is exposed to lead it takes quite some time for that lead to be cleared from the body even if we stop the community from being exposed.” Note: the information above has been drawn from an ABC News article from August 4, 2019: ‘Harmful’ rise in children’s lead levels ‘concerning’ following upgrade to Nyrstar smelter available online. Rebecca Winters, Moe

Time to approve the battery plant

LATROBE City Council must not give in to a loud and well-organised interest group that is opposed to the proposed battery lead smelter on Fourth Road, Morwell. Council and the state government set up a Heavy Industry Park on this site. If council does not approve the smelter it might as well close the park down, because what industry will want to waste money planning a development at this site when it can be so easily be opposed by a noisy minority? We are seeing the same thing happening with other developments in the Valley, such as the Solar Farm at Toongabbie and the Delburn Wind Farm. We can have jobs as well as a safe environment. Approve the battery lead smelter! Shane Emond, Churchill

Renewables, not gas the answer

THE COVID crisis seems to have focused the minds of many governments around the country to separate the wheat from the chaff. In particular, the government of NSW seems to have finally seen the light on the value of renewable energy, recently declaring three renewable energy zones in vast areas of the state. This includes financially underwriting four Big Batteries and approving six more large scale energy storage projects including three large pumped hydro projects and a compressed air project at Broken Hill. This is apart from Snowy 2.0. This change of attitude comes as South Australia is pressing ahead to 100 per cent renewable electricity before 2030 (almost 60 per cent now) and Tasmania aiming for 200 per cent of their own needs to become the battery of the nation with their hydro and wind resources once the Marinus link under Bass Strait becomes operational. The common factor with all three states is that this course was set by conservative governments. The Liberal and National Parties, whose guiding influence comes from big business and their desire to drive productivity and low energy costs have recognised that the only way to achieve

cheaper electricity is from renewables with storage. No doubt there has been a push from the business community to aid their thinking. The Labor states are already well geared towards transition to 100 per cent renewable electricity and WA, Qld, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT all have green hydrogen projects being readied for development. That just leaves our federal government as the missing link in the transition. As an example, the major blocker in the development of the Star of the South offshore wind farm is because the Commonwealth has not drafted legislation to deal with offshore developments. Without this enabling legislation, this project that would employ thousands of Gippsland construction workers cannot proceed. Our Scott Morrison-appointed Energy Minister, Angus Taylor is resisting calls to direct his department to begin this work. If you feel as I do, then a letter to our local Federal MPs Darren Chester and Russell Broadbent might be viewed as evidence by ScoMo and Angus that public sentiment is with renewable energy infrastructure as a pathway out of our COVID crisis, and a much more sound option than their climate wrecking gas-led recovery. As a basis for comparison, gas fired electricity can be over four times the cost of solar, depending on the spot price of gas. If money speaks, this says it all. Dan Caffrey, Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

Division redistribution on the agenda

I AM writing to bring to your personal attention a major public-consultation program of significance to all Victorian citizens – the redistribution of their state’s federal electoral divisions. This process – which started yesterday and runs into 2021 – gives residents the chance to put forward suggestions and comments about the names and boundaries of federal divisions in Victoria. The redistribution is particularly noteworthy because Victoria will gain a House of Representatives seat

support of the Valley 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.

and, partly as a result, most divisions will be altered and a large number of people will find themselves in new electorates. In light of this fact, I would be grateful if you could give consideration to the attached media release and to regularly updating your readers/audience with news from the AEC as the various phases of the process unfold. Our media releases are complemented by print and digital advertising in Victorian statewide and country newspapers. The AEC is eager for people to be made aware of the redistribution and to take up the various opportunities to have their say in the coming months. For example, after public suggestions are received, these will be posted on the AEC website to allow for fresh public comment. Later, proposed new federal electoral boundaries will be published, providing a further important opportunity for scrutiny and feedback. To obtain more information, you can visit the dedicated Victorian redistribution page on the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au/redistributions or contact the AEC via media@aec.gov.au. Full details of our website links and contacts are provided below. Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commissioner

Dog owners urged to accept responsibility

I LIVE in Kay Street, Traralgon and am impressed by most dog owners picking up their dog’s deposit. But ... it is the owners with their dog not on a leash who have their heads in their mobile, texting or talking. They walk ahead of the dog and don’t notice that the dog has done a dropping. The dog runs to catch up to the owner and we are left trying to avoid the ugly sight when we use the path. Unfortunately, mostly young men. Pamela Falvey, Traralgon

Workforce restrictions are unworkable IN good news for 2020, Victorian lamb producers are looking forward to one of the best seasons in years.

But there’s massive concern in the industry that if workforce restrictions on meat processors aren’t relaxed soon, particularly in regional areas that have recorded few - if any - cases of coronavirus, that our local farmers will miss out. Victorian producers supply nearly half of our nation’s sheep and lamb meat. The spring peak is approaching and meat processors should be ramping up to meet a bump in demand. But the Andrews Labor Government is refusing to budge on its demand that lamb meat processors operate with just 67 per cent of their workforce. Labor’s Agriculture Minister is arrogantly ignoring warnings from industry that the workforce must be able to operate at 80 per cent to avoid huge pressure on the food supply chain and the risk that supermarket shelves will run low. In recent years our farmers have faced huge pressure from drought, bushfires and now the COVID19 pandemic. The Andrews Labor Government is now interfering in the lamb market, which is going to crash the price taking money from farmer’s pockets at a time they can least afford. The city-centric Andrews Labor Government’s pig-headed ignorance is an unnecessary handbrake that’s adding to the challenges currently facing our agriculture sector. Peter Walsh, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Leader of The Nationals

Vaccine finally found

AT long last, a virus that is starting to spread. At long last, active cases are starting to grow on that front. The mainstream media, for six long months the sycophantic, Neville Chamberlain-like appeasers of the policies of Daniel Andrews, are starting to turn against him. The virus of common-sense will ultimately defeat the fear campaign that has traumatised and terrorised millions of good, law-abiding Victorians for far, far too long. The tide is, at long last, starting to turn. Joseph Lis, Morwell

Thank you for supporting our essential workers of tomorrow

THE COVID-19 pandemic has meant that this year has been a tumultuous one for many of us, and even more so for those who work in education and health. As vice-chancellor and president of Federation University Australia, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the education and health providers who have exceeded all expectations to make this year’s placement program a huge success in this challenging climate. Our local schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, hospitals, aged care facilities and medical centres have played a crucial role in offering student placements to our future health care workers and educators in order to give them the vital skills they will carry

throughout their careers. During a year of uncertainty and change, this has not always been easy. Staff at healthcare and education providers across Victoria have gone to significant lengths to ensure Federation University students could complete their placements. Not only have they adjusted to changes in their own day-to-day roles, but they have also offered what students tell me have been exemplary experiences in their chosen fields. Teachers who were adapting to their own online lessons, provided our students with crucial experience presenting live maths and literacy sessions, engaging with students where possible, and using a range of different teaching platforms. Similarly, nurses and other health staff offered invaluable experience to students while also adapting to the significant changes of their own workplaces and roles. All of this occurred alongside new social distancing and travel requirements, stringent hygiene processes and screening measures designed to ensure the safety of students, staff and the community. As a result of the commitment of healthcare and education providers, in collaboration with Federation, most students across Berwick, Gippsland, Horsham and Ballarat campuses were fortunate to have been able to complete their placements. Where that was not possible, health services and education providers are continuing to work with us to accommodate any outstanding placements. I am in no doubt of the crucial part educators and healthcare staff - our essential workers - play in our community. While many of us were confined to our homes, these individuals continued to care for and educate the most vulnerable members of our community with grace and determination. At Federation, we are incredibly grateful to all of those who have made it possible for the essential workers of tomorrow to complete the placements that will ensure they can confidently and effectively take their places in the workforce of the future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-chancellor and president of Federation University Australia

Not happy with council rates increase HAVING just received our rates notice why has the Latrobe City Council increased their rates, when the worst recession in Australia’s history is on our doorstep. Many other councils concerned for their ratepayers have held off. Maybe a little compassion would have been more appropriate. Rosemary Beange, Traralgon

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DANIEL Andrews has confirmed that we are now governed by computers. And “guesswork” to use the words of his very own Chief Health Officer, that “computer modelling” has determined the Victorian government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. All other considerations are secondary - both economic and social. The problem for Mr Andrews is that computers don’t vote! Michael J Gamble, Belmont

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‘$110 MILLION SOLAR FARM APPROVED’ Fay Marsh: Good news! Love the fact they are using local labour and materials. Hope it all goes to plan. Jan Scott: Much better than a lead smelter. Keep fighting Morwell and surrounding districts. Mick Myers: Like many of these shovel ready projects for this area it will probably never see the light of day. Whatever happened to that electric car plant? Etc etc etc. Rob Judi Maxfield: A bit of a pity about the design. Solar farms in Europe have their panel rows spaced further apart so real farming can still take place. Martin Taylor: Interesting to see how it will go technically. Things like voltage control, for example. But Ausnet will sort that out. David Stevens: Would be better building a new HELE power station on Hazelwood Power Stations site like everyone else is building except the Greens ... here in Australia. Debbie Taylor: 75MW ... yep that will cover what we have lost from Hazelwood, NOT. That’s about 1/20th when the sun’s shining. ‘PLANNERS GIVE BATTERY PLANT THE TICK OF APPROVAL’ Robert Jackman: If the council votes for the lead smelter to go ahead I hope people remember that at the next council elections. I have not seen or heard one person who is in favour of this project going ahead. Mark Drayton: I’m sure most in the Valley are anti jobs. Glen Halliday: Just curious are they going to be offering local people jobs? I’m guessing they will offer non local (international) people jobs first because it will cost less? Kylie Stockdale: Well that’s disappointing. Mark Pennicuik: Great news for Gippsland. Richard Baker: Hope this does go ahead. Chinese are investing in Aus due to Aussies failing to do so. Jobs are jobs. People need to get off their high horse and face facts. If overseas interests don’t invest here, who will? That’s right, no one. ‘REGIONAL VICTORIA TO TAKE FIRST STEPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN’ Mandy Sarkisian: Well done Dan.right call at the right time. So excited to be able to have a little freedom again while still acting safe ... if everyone does the right thing we will all be OK. Erny Ernst: Land mines on the border and check points with guard towers please, we need to keep the COVIDiots out this time! Gordon Curran: Well done Dan Andrews. Gippsland Private Wedding Registry: Woohoo! The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 17 September, 2020 — Page 21

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Traf High students get creative DURING this second round of remote learning in 2020, students at Trafalgar High School have been going beyond the subject work and exploring creativity with weekly ‘Design, Create, Make & Bake Challenges’. They have ranged from creating art works on cardboard to creating a recipe that includes popcorn. Each week students are trying one of four possible challenges set by arts teacher Ms Carla Sette. “Many examples of the creative works have been posted on the school Facebook page along with

other weekly extracurricular content including a weekly savoury recipe from local online food blog ‘Cook and her books’ which is created by our Food technology teacher Jeanette Farrington,� principal Jane Mersey said. “This social creative fun is allowing our students to stay connected while we are in a remote learning period and values the social development of students alongside the academic progress.� Examples of creativity here are Year 10 student Steven Van, who created an artwork on cardboard, this was his second cardboard

based masterpiece with an earlier entry to the toilet paper art being a ‘wave’ captured over five faces on a carboard loo roll. Year 8 student Mathew Porter has focused on the kitchen, entering a number of the ‘bake’ challenges with the red velvet crazy cookies leading to many staff requests for him to take over conference catering, while Toby McCabe of Year 7 set his sights on colours. A lot of the creativity has also included creating film clips and musical parody that have also been shared on the schools Facebook page for all the community to enjoy.

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Biomass on the rise in Japan NUCLEAR power may be on the agenda for the Latrobe Valley, but Japan is moving away from nuclear, and unlike Victoria, retains its faith in new coal plants and gas, supplemented by woody biomass, to ensure its energy future. Japan plans to build 21 new highefficiency, low-emission coal power plants, supported by imported liquefied natural gas - both coal and LNG are imported from Australia - and renewables: hydro, solar, wind and woody biomass. Biomass is a growing market in Japan because it produces base load power. The defunct Hazelwood Power Station in the Valley also had reasonable success in mixing woody biomass with its brown coal. The outlook for Japan’s changing power market was outlined by Annette Bossler, senior market intelligence expert at US consultancy FutureMetrics, in a recent presentation to the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Ms Bossler said Japan closed its nuclear stations after the 2012 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, but some had since re-opened. Currently, fossil fuels produce 73.3 per cent of Japan’s electricity (coal 31 per cent, natural gas 34.2 per

cent), followed by renewables (11.04 per cent) - wind, solar, biomass, geothermal - and nuclear 6.5 per cent. The 2030 goal, she said, is to have fossil fuels just above 50 per cent, nuclear 20 per cent and renewables the rest. Post-Fukushima, the renewable energy sector in Japan was nurtured through feed-in-tariffs (FIT). The sector was dominated by solar, but a 15,000MW of offshore wind was planned. Wood pellets, manufactured specifically for energy production, make up 3.4 per cent of Japan’s power. They are being used in boutique biomass power plants as well as a co-fuel in Japan’s established and new generation coal-fired electricity power stations. Ms Bossler said of the 125 coal plants operating now in Japan, which produce 50,000MW of electricity, about 68 (26,500MW) were co-firing with some sort of biomass. “Another 20 (10,800MW) are being built - about seven aim to do coalfiring - a sizeable number,” she said. Some Japanese coal plants, like DRAX Power in UK, may switch the entire coal plant to biomass. “You cannot do this with every coal plant, you need a specific technology. Ultra-super-critical coal plants with a certain type of boiler without major technical change - can fairly easily

switch to biomass and reduce CO2 emissions from biomass compared with coal,” she said. Ms Bossler emphasised there was a long-term future for biomass in Japan. Unlike wind and solar power, which were intermittent, biomass power was constant. “It can be used as a base load provider as nuclear plants disappear and Japan is eager to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to meet its Paris Treaty targets,” she said. “Japan could become one of the largest biomass power markets worldwide.” Ms Bossler said woody biomass in Japan was only acceptable from sustainably managed forests certified by accepted schemes, such as PEFC, North America’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Canadian Standards Association and FSC. The wood pellets and woodchips were sourced from forest thinnings, residual wood, and residues from sawmill, construction and higher quality wood products, she said. “Woody biomass for energy is covered by WTO (World Trade Organisation) rules,” she said. In Japan, coal plant owners were applying for a FIT for the portion of biomass used in the coal plant. Ms Bossler said the potential for wood pellet imports was huge because, although Japan had a large

wooded area, land ownership was very fragmented, making harvesting expensive and inefficient. Most imported woodchips were used to make paper and particle boards, leaving relatively little biomass power generation, hence the growth in wood pellet imports. Ms Bossler said a number of the biomass plants that use woodchips were owned and operated by paper companies or were located next to paper companies. “They get waste wood, generate power and also heat sometimes that is used in the paper manufacturing process,” she said. Another factor that could boost wood pellets was the uncertain future of biomass from imported palm kernel shells (PKS) - residues from palm oil plantations - that were imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. PKS were likely to become less popular because of new sustainability requirements of the Japanese Government. “By 2025, you could look at more than 9 million metric tonnes per year of wood pellets imported into Japan. That’s one of our scenarios,” she said. Ms Bossler said the biomass potential in Japan depended on the price of wood pellet biomass and the need for better port infrastructure and logistics.

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Are you up for the 10,000 Steps Challenge?

Team player: Virtual walks are a great way to get your steps up.

LATROBE Community Health Service is encouraging locals to register for the annual 10,000 Steps Challenge. Workplaces, community groups and sports clubs from across Gippsland are encouraged to sign up and get their organisation walking at least 10,000 steps a day LCHS health promotion officer Rob Preston said that COVID-19 restrictions have seen people moving less, with gyms closed and working from home more prevalent. “Coronavirus has forced many of us to live, learn and work in different ways, but unfortunately social connection is often lacking,” he said.

“By running this challenge, we hope more people will start to think about how they can sit less and move more, even during the COVID-19 environment. “Better yet, we hope to see challenge participants sharing tips and a bit of friendly banter, encouraging each other to get their steps up. “Set your alarm half an hour early and take the dog or the kids (or both) for a walk, make it a habit to walk off your lunch and finish the day with a walk, run or workout. “Walking is free, everyone knows how to do it, and the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes.”

All interested organisations can register for the challenge online, and encourage people to sign up in teams of 6-10. The team with the highest stepping count will be awarded the prestigious ‘golden sneaker’ trophy and have bragging rights well into next year. The 2020 Latrobe 10,000 Steps Challenge is free to join and runs from October 5 until November 1. For more information and to register your organisation, email health.promotion@lchs. com.au or visit www.lchs.com. au/ten-thousand-steps.

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Technology upgrades for the Valley’s kindergartens LATROBE Valley kindergartens will be among those to benefit from $1.1 million in technology grants across the state aimed at giving three and four-year-olds the skills they need. Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing last week announced 29 kindergartens throughout the Valley would receive funding through the Building Blocks IT grants program to purchase essential IT equipment to support and improve their learning environment. The following kindergartens will receive funding: Cameron Street Kindergarten, Cumberland Park Kindergarten, Kay Street Kindergarten, Park Land Kindergarten, Pax Hill Kindergarten, Sara Court Kindergarten, Yallourn North Kindergarten,Traralgon South Kindergarten, Tyers Kindergarten, Glengarry Kindergarten, Goodstart Early Learning Traralgon - Park Lane, Goodstart Early Learning Traralgon - Grey Street, Goodstart Early Learning Traralgon - Conway Court, Carinya Early Learning Centre, Elizabeth Wilmot Kindergarten, Maryvale Crescent Kindergarten, Parklands Kindergarten, Churchill Kindergarten, Glendonald Park Kindergarten, East Newborough Kindergarten, Murray Road Kindergarten, Yinnar Kindergarten, Boolarra Kindergarten, Goodstart Early Learning Morwell, Goodstart Early Learning Morwell Central, Traralgon Early Learning Centre, Moore Street Kindergarten, Moe Heights Kindergarten and Moe Early Learning Centre. “It is crucial that early childhood education providers have the technology they need to deliver the best possible education outcomes,” Ms Shing said. “Kindergarten providers in the Latrobe Valley are equipping the next generation of students with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a technological age, while offering local children access to best practice learning.” The state government will fund 784 kindergartens in 2020/21 for the latest technology from laptops, iPads to smart TVs to deliver early childhood education curriculum and service administration. The Building Blocks program supports early childhood providers streamlining grants for infrastructure projects to increase capacity, modernising early learning facilities, creating inclusive kindergarten settings and delivering IT devices to eligible services - all to assist in the roll-out of funded universal Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. Grants have been given to projects designed to improve existing early learning facilities and continue to support early childhood education improve the condition, suitability and IT capability of kindergarten services. The technology grants are part of the state government’s further $27.7 million investment in Building Blocks to continue the support provided to meet Four-Year-Old Kindergarten demand, upgrade the condition of existing early learning facilities and ensure kindergartens are equipped with the latest technology devices.

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MORE secondary school students in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley will soon have access to the school-based mental health support they need. A timeline for the 2021 roll-out for state government secondary schools across the state has been released and includes extra support for schools in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley under the $51.2 million Mental Health Practitioners initiative. “So many of our young people are experiencing mental health challenges - this will make it easier for them to access the support they need at school. This is one of the biggest issues raised with me when I talk to students, parents and carers and schools,” Education Minister James Merlino said.

In recognition of the increased mental health challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the rollout has been brought forward to be completed by the end of 2021. Under the initiative, schools in Outer Eastern Melbourne (Term 1), Ovens Murray (Term 2), Mallee (Term 2), Inner Gippsland (Term 3), Inner Eastern Melbourne (Term 3), Goulburn (Term 4),Wimmera South West (Term 4) and Brimbank Melton (Term 4) will benefit from access to additional mental health support for their students in 2021. This includes Trafalgar High School, Kurnai College’s Churchill, Morwell and University campuses, Lowanna College and Traralgon College’s East and West campuses. “We know that when our kids are

LATROBE City Council is one of only six agencies to receive funding through the state government’s LaunchVic pre-accelerator program. The grant of $250,000 will allow Startup Gippsland, a project by the six Gippsland municipalities and delivery partner GippsTech, to provide pre-accelerator programs targeting non-tech founders with tech-focused startups. Mayor Dan Clancey said Latrobe City was delighted to have received the funding in a competitive field. “With more than 200 applicants across the state, the announcement

of funding for Startup Gippsland is a bright spot for our local entrepreneurs,” Cr Clancey said. “The program that we deliver will mean that a number of startups in each Gippsland municipality will have the opportunity to work on their innovation through an intensive program of training and development sessions to the point of pitching their product at a showcase event.” One pre-accelerator program will be delivered twice, over a two year period, aimed specifically at tech ideas. There will be 15 to 20 startups

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PHOTOGRAPHERS from across Gippsland now have a chance to get their favourite shot considered for inclusion in Darren Chester’s 2021 #lovegippsland calendar. Entries are now open for the local MP’s annual photo competition. The top 13 entries will be included in Mr Chester’s 2021 calendar. The best three will receive prizes comprising some of Gippsland’s best produce. “All Gippslanders know we live in the best part of Australia and the #lovegippsland calendar is a way we can celebrate what we love about where we live,” Mr Chester said. “This year’s theme is ‘The Colours of Gippsland’. It’s about capturing the colours of our region, whether manmade or natural. “I’m always impressed by the standard of entries that we receive for the calendar competition and I’m looking forward to seeing where our photographers find their inspiration this year. “The project helps to bring more visitors to Gippsland to support local business and is also a timely reminder for locals about the amazing opportunities that exist right here in our backyard. “Taking the photographs may be a little more difficult this year due to coronavirus restrictions, but I am confident the standard will be as high as it has been in past years.” More than 20,000 free copies of the calendar will be available across Gippsland at the end of this year. Photographers are also encouraged to upload their photos to social media using the hashtag #lovegippsland. To enter the #lovegippsland calendar competition, photos must be a minimum size of 4MB to a maximum of 10MB. If photos are selected for inclusion in the calendar, they must be available in a resolution of greater than 4MB at 300dpi. Photos should be landscape orientation as per the calendar’s shape. Entrants need to provide their name, hometown and contact details, plus a caption for their photo. Entries close at 5pm on Thursday October 15. Two entries per person. Visit www.darrenchester. com.au for details and to enter.

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Reviving Midnight memories

DO you remember the Morwell band Midnight that regularly played around the Valley in 1978? A group is looking to hear from people if they own any Midnight photos and flyers (and make copies). They would also love to read and hear about your memories of the band. If you can help, contact Louis or Maca or 0403 795 173.

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THURSDAY, October 1 marks the International Day for Older Persons - a United Nations initiative that encourages the celebration of seniors in our community, the date also marks the launch of Probus Day. Established in Australia in 1976, Probus is a not-forprofit organisation with over 110,000 members. Probus is all about social connections in retirement. Probus clubs provide the opportunity for retirees and semi-retirees to come together in their local community, make new friends and participate in a wide range of activities. Probus South Pacific represents more than 110,000 members, with chief executive officer Silvana Martignago referencing the challenges faced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “During the pandemic, the majority of our Probus Club members have remained connected with each other by phone and/or technologically, minimising the increased risk of isolation and loneliness,” Ms Martignago said. “Our clubs and their members are embracing the recent challenges with video conferencing regularly and with restrictions permitting, many clubs are conducting their activities on a smaller scale complying with health guidelines and restrictions. “We are acutely aware that social contact is essential in today’s world, now more than ever. It is widely accepted that older persons that are members of social groups are less likely to develop mental health issues. “Probus provides essential friendship based social

connections for older Australians.” The inaugural Probus Day theme is all about staying connected with many Probus clubs planning celebrations during the month of October to mark the day. While some of the celebrations and events may be constrained or conducted in a virtual format, depending upon the level of restrictions, the key is to celebrate retirement and Probus members are experts in demonstrating just that. Ms Martignago encourages anyone that is approaching retirement, semi-retired or retired, to find out more about how Probus can help them to extend their social circle and stay connected. To find your local Probus Club, visit the Probus website at www.probussouthpacific. org or call our team on 1300 630 488.

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Cup of Kindness Day

FATHER Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets is putting a call out to all cafes, coffee shops and clubs around Australia to get behind the youth charity and support Cup of Kindness Day on October 1 - a day to celebrate good coffee and a good cause, where every cup of coffee counts towards changing young lives for the better. The event was developed by the charity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where Youth Off The Streets has seen the full impact of the crisis on homeless and disadvantaged young Australians. These young people and their families are experiencing increased financial and emotional strain as they deal with a range of traumatic issues including domestic and family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, struggles with mental health and the added hardship of recent job loss. Cup of Kindness Day is also being launched to help small businesses doing it tough amid the pandemic. With the hospitality industry struggling as a result of the crisis, Youth Off The Streets saw an opportunity to help an industry that has given so much to young

That’s the shot: Darren Chester pictured late last year with the 2020 #LoveGippsland Calendar. photograph supplied people. It is one of the largest employers of young people and is often the much-needed ‘foot in the door’ for those entering the job market. “That’s why we chose to run this fundraiser by partnering with local cafes, coffee shops and clubs,” Youth Off The Streets chief executive officer Lex Lutherborrow said. “It’s a great way to help local businesses get more customers through their doors while giving back to a very worthwhile cause.” Youth Off The Streets welcomes everyone to join in on the fun and café and coffee shops can register as a Kind Café by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/cup-of-kindness-dayregistration-105047012442. For those customers keen to buy a Cup of Kindness from a Kind Café, a list of #KindCafes can be found on the Youth Off The Streets website at: https:// youthoffthestreets.com.au/ support-us/cup-of-kindness/.

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MOBILE MASSEUR

Exp. Masseur for ladies and couples, stress/pain relief, days and evenings. Peter 0417 336 553.

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MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos. Instead, parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’. Please include the following details: ● Baby’s first and middle name/s ● Baby’s surname ● DOB ● Mothers maiden name ● Mother and Fathers names ● Location of Hospital ● Hometown

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When you want a quality job at an affordable price, big or small, give Henry a call. Garages, driveways, footpaths and crossovers. Phone 0409 236 210.

OVEN REPAIRS

Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors. Reliable, experienced and friendly. Most parts are carried on-board. Free phone estimates. 12 month guarantee on repairs.

Phil 0412 165 542 ovenlec.com.au REC. 9764

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Public Notice Planning and Environment Act 1987 BAW BAW SHIRE PLANNING SCHEME Notice of the preparation of an amendment amended notice Amendment C139 Baw Baw Shire Council has prepared Amendment C139 to the Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme. The entire Baw Baw Shire is affected by the amendment. The amendment proposes to: - Replace the Municipal Strategic Statement and the Local Planning Policy Framework at Clause 21 and Clause 22 of the Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme with a Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework; - Implement the recommendations of reports that underpin the Planning in the Economic Growth Zone project; - Update several schedules to the zones, overlays, and operational provisions to be consistent with the Ministerial Direction on Form and Content; - Revise several zones and overlay schedules to remove low risk permit triggers, introduce permit exemptions, and improve wording and efficacy of the provisions. You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at: ● The Baw Baw Shire Council website at www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Plan-and-Build/PlanningScheme-Amendments/Current-Amendments; ● During office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Baw Baw Shire Council, 33 Young Street, Drouin VIC 3818. Please note, this option is dependent on COVID-19 restrictions at the time and is subject to change; ● At the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/publicinspection Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. Amendment C139 will be on exhibition until Friday 20 November 2020. However, you will not be able to view the Amendment or make a submission between Tuesday 22 September and Monday 26 October, due to pending Council elections. A submission must be sent to Baw Baw Shire Council: ● Baw Baw Shire Council PO Box 304 Warragul VIC 3820 ● Or via email to Strategic.Planning@bawbawshire. vic.gov.au (Please mention ‘Planning Scheme Amendment C139’ in the subject line) The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/or on its website for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

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0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

Home Maintenance

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Does your home need new doors? I can supply and install doors/locks, incl. security doors. Over 32 years exp. Free quote, call Lennie 0438 850 287.

Duct Cleaning

Gippsland Clean Duct. Phone 0418 595 533.

ELECTRICIAN

Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Ph Peter 0438 177 153 or Carol 5126 2110.

Emerald Fencing

Specialising in paling fences, post and wire, 23 years exp. Call Peter on 0417 907 037.

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS and INSTALLATIONS Hot Water Services, Heaters, Cookers, Ovens and all other gas appliances Domestic and Commercial

Ph 5176 6657

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NOTICE OF MAKING A LOCAL LAW: MEETING CONDUCT LOCAL LAW Notice is given that at a meeting of Latrobe City Council (Council) held on 7 September 2020, Council resolved to adopt a new Local Law titled ‘Local Law No. 1, Meeting Conduct Local Law’ (Local Law) and incorporate the Governance Rules of Council. Purpose of the Local Law The purposes of the Local Law are to: ● Regulate the use of the Council’s common seal; ● Prescribe enforcement measures in relation to procedures set out in the Governance Rules of Council governing the conduct of Council meetings, and Delegated Committee meetings and Community Asset Meetings where applicable. General purport of the Local Law The Local Law revokes Meeting Procedure Local Law No.1 2017 and: ● Provides for the administration of Council’s Common Seal; ● Creates offences for: – Misuse of Council’s Common Seal; – Failure of a Councillor to withdraw an expression considered offensive or disorderly by the Chair; – Failure of a person who is not a Councillor to leave a meeting on the Chair’s Order; – Failure of a Councillor to leave a meeting on the Chair’s order or on Resolution of Council; – Failure of any person to comply with a lawful direction of the Chair at a meeting; – The fraudulent signing of a petition or joint letter which is presented to Council or has the intention of being presented to Council by any person; – Unauthorised recording or broadcasting of any part of a meeting. Copies of the Local Law and Governance Rules may be obtained during office hours from: Latrobe City Council Headquarters, 141 Commercial Road, Morwell; Traralgon Service Centre, 34–38 Kay Street, Traralgon; Moe Service Centre, 1–29 George Street, Moe; Churchill Service Centre, 9–11 Philip Parade, Churchill (all by appointment only during COVID-19 restrictions); or may be viewed on Council’s website, www.latrobe.vic.gov.au. To facilitate compliance with COVID-19 social distancing requirements, any person who wishes to obtain a hard copy is encouraged to request that it be posted to them. Requests can be made by phoning 1300 367 700. The Local Law is to commence on the day after notice of the Local Law making appears in the Victoria Government Gazette. STEVEN PIASENTE Chief Executive Officer

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Fixed term contract 12 months commencing 2021 Traralgon Junior School Physical Education/Classroom Teacher - Full time To obtain a copy of the position description for this position or to learn more about our school please visit our website. Applications close: 5pm Friday 18 September 2020 www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

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An opportunity exists at our Morwell Print Site for a Qualified Printing Machinist. As we operate high speed newspaper equipment, coldset web printing experience, although not essential, would be considered an advantage. The applicant must have a “can doâ€? attitude and be prepared to work as an enthusiastic team member. The applicant must be prepared to work some shift work and public holidays. A current forklift licence would also be an advantage. To be considered for this position, please forward your cover letter with contact details and resumĂŠ to: Print Manager Latrobe Valley Express 5 Jones Road Morwell 3840 Or printing@lvexpress.com.au Applications close: Wednesday, 30 September 2020.

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McMillan Chiropractic has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to join their team to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave. The Role: The role is 32 hours per week over 5 days. This will be comprised of travel to the 3 clinic locations managing day to day operations, and one day at the Bairnsdale Clinic. A company vehicle is provided as part of this role. Included duties, not limited to: â—? Leading the implementation of tasks required to achieve the goals, strategic plans and programs of the business â—? Be the first point of contact for staff members, suppliers and allied health practitioner tenants â—? Preparing rosters and timesheets â—? Scheduling and coordinating service providers â—? Provision of reception duties including greeting and checking in patients, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments As the Chiropractic Assistant you will be responsible for: â—? Managing waiting area â—? Receipting patient payments by cash, EFTPOS, HICAPS terminal â—? Maintaining treatment rooms â—? Appointment scheduling â—? Maintaining records â—? Monitoring stock levels What's in it for you: â—? Full use of a company vehicle â—? Competitive Salary Package â—? A friendly and supportive team â—? Employee Assistance Program For any queries, please email Whitney Barry at whitney@mcmillanchiro.com.au Applications close: Friday, 18 September 2020.

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QUALIFIED SPRAY PAINTER

We are looking for a qualified Spray Painter to come and work in our in our Restoration Shop in Traralgon. Full time, working predominantly on restorations with some smash work. Must have the skills, the right attitude and passion to work on people's pride and joy. Contact Dave 5176 5957 or david@daves panelworx.com.au

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AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY PAINTER 3rd or 4th Year or Fully Qualified Full Time Monday - Friday, 8-4 Please call the office for further information

Retail/Sales Assistant

Careers at Maryvale Private Hospital Exciting opportunities are ahead! Join our passionate team as we expand our services

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Early Childhood Teachers

� 12 month fixed full time parental leave contract at St Anne’s Campus � Ongoing part-time 0.5FTE (2.5 days per week) at Bairnsdale Campus We are seeking two enthusiastic and committed Early Childhood Teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning programs within our Sale (Reception room) and Bairnsdale (Reception room) Early Learning Centres commencing in Term 1 of 2021. If you are innovative, enthusiastic and hold an ability to engage and challenge students, are excited and invigorated by learning and possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships, we encourage you to apply.

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CABINET MAKER

A vacancy exists within our Company for a qualified, experienced Cabinet Maker, specializing in custom built projects. To be successful, the applicant needs to be able to work equally unsupervised and as part of a team, provide versatility, be able to read working drawings, self motivated and have good communication skills. Working hours can be negotiable. To apply, forward your resume to kgk@tpg.com.au Applications close: 29 September 2020.

School Psychologist

We seek an ongoing, full time Psychologist to commence in Term 1 of 2021 to support the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff, provide assessments and liaise with various agencies, professionals, and staff. You will be suitably qualified and experienced in counselling children and adolescents and have the ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Library Technician

We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic individual to assist in the provision of library services in the Garnsey Campus Information Services Centre, four days per week on an ongoing basis, commencing Term 1, 2021. You will assist in the acquisition, organisation and maintenance of library resources, support staff and students in resource retrieval, support integration of technology into the school curriculum, along with assist in the marketing of the information services centre and associated resources. A friendly, approachable manner, excellent communication and organisational skills along with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment is essential.

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As a result of the retirement of a long-standing staff member, we are seeking an energetic and reliable Early Learning Centre Co-Educator to support the high quality educational program delivered in our four year old Transition Room at St Anne’s Campus for three days per week on an ongoing basis commencing Term 1, 2021. You will be suitably experienced and hold a Diploma in Children’s Services. A working knowledge of early years learning frameworks and a passion for excellence is mandatory.

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removable top, with ladder rack, reg till May 2021, $1200 o.n.o. Phone 0490 831 169. INCHINCOLI, Anna (Nina). 29/9/1940 - 13/9/2020. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved and loving wife of Salvatore (Sam). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Teresa, Angie and Tim, Jason and Michelle. Adored Nonna of Jacob, Abbey, Sienna, Sofia, Ava, Xavier and Elijah XXXXXXXXXXX. Always on our minds Forever in our hearts

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McEVOY, Emma Jane. 42 years old Died unexpectedly on 11/9/2020. Devoted mother to Jude and Frankie. Cherished daughter of Ros and Barney (dec.). Adored sister of Sarah, Natalie and Erin. Much loved sister-in-law of Lee, Sean and Shane and special aunty to Brody, Olivia (dec.), Niamh, Ben, Lucy, Emily and Chloe. Emma loved life; she adored and cherished her family, her friends and most importantly her boys, who were her whole world. Emma was the life of the party and her star will forever shine bright. Emma, we promise to hold the boys close and surround them with unconditional love, affection and care. We love you, we miss you, you will always be in our hearts. A Memorial Service to celebrate Emma's life will be live streamed on FRIDAY (25 September 2020) at 11am. To view the live stream, please visit:

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SCORSE, Robert (Bob). Passed suddenly at home, aged 68 years. Long time mate, will miss our friendship. Noel and the Treanor family. SCORSE, Robert. Latrobe Valley Group of Melbourne Legacy extend their condolences and sympathy to family and friends on the passing of Legatee Robert (Bob) Scorse. Legatee Bob has served Legacy for some 25 years with much pride and dedication to his Legacy Widows including his position as Treasurer and will be sadly missed.

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WIEMANN, Nicholas Dylan. 9/6/1994 - 9/9/2020. Passed away suddenly, peacefully at home. Gone but not forgotten. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss you a lot Brother, wish you were still here. See you when we get there. Love you mate. Loved by your big brother Brad, partner Melissa and loved uncle of William and Shaylee OX OX OX OX.

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MASTWYK. Due to the COVID19 restrictions the Funeral Service for Mrs Carmel Mastwyk will be a Private Funeral, by invitation only. A Service to celebrate Carmel's life will be live streamed from Sacred Heart Catholic Church Morwell on TUESDAY (22 September 2020) commencing at 2pm. Please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to funeral notices and click on Carmel's notice WIEMANN, Nick. At only 26 you were taken for further instructions. from us so young, we didn't get to spend anywhere near enough time together in this life. I'm glad that I got to see MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 how happy you were with Place your tribute on what was happening in latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au your life and how much it was starting to come together for you and In Memoriam Keegan. You were an amazing person, everyone that met you can vouch for that. I can only take from CASEY, Elizabeth Amy this what I know, and I am (Libby). 18/9/1983. thankful you got to meet Many years have passed Alyssa and Jack. I only since you went away, I wish I had the chance to love and miss you every be the same with yours. day. In my heart your For now it's goodbye. I'll memory is kept, for my see you in the next life. blue-eyed girl I never will Love always and forever, forget. your brother Dean, Gone but not forgotten brother-in-law of Megan, R.I.P. loved uncle of Alyssa and Love Dad, sister Bonnie, Jack. Zeb and Tamara, Luke and Ashley, and Jake.

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TAMVAKOLOGOS (Cole), Cheryl. 22/12/1962 - 11/9/2020 Passed away at home in the arms of her loving family. Adored wife to George. Deeply loved mum to Adam and partner Alicia. Much loved Nan to Aimee and Brianna and great-grandson Hunter. Dearly loved daughter of Elizabeth. Treasured sister of Dianne and Oscar, Peter, Donna, Johnny, Suzy, Tracey and Dave. Much loved and adored daughter-in-law of Chris and Zoe (dec.). Cherished sister-in-law of Bill (dec.) and Mary, Michael and Paula. Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. And treasured by all her extended family and friends. To know Cheryl was to love her

INCHINCOLI (Vitale), Anna. Loved and loving sister and aunt. Dear Nina, my early memories are of you WIEMANN, Nicholas. forever working and Beloved fiancÊe of NEWTON, Peter. caring at the tender age of Keegan, loved by all of May the winds of love 10 or 12, you helped mum the Johns family. blow softly, raise your four younger Dear Mick, Joan and And whisper for you to brothers, however, as we hear, family, grew up, you loved to join We are terribly sorry for That we still love and miss us in our fun and mischief. your loss. We are grieving you, Your late suffering was for Nick. Our grief, we As it dawns another year. felt deep in our hearts but know pales in comparison Love you Darl. Marion and we couldn't help ease to what it must feel for you your loving family. your burden. to have lost a son and Go Tigers We now find some brother. comfort knowing your Know we loved him. He suffering has ended. was considered our son, ROHDE, Trevor. Gone to care for loved Bill's mate and Hannah's 14/1/1940 - 16/9/2005. ones. brother. A beautiful man Heartfelt condolences to Thank you for loving who is so sadly missed Sam, Frank, Angela, latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Keegan and embracing In our hearts forever, Dad. Jason and families. her as your own. She Your loving family. TAMVAKOLOGOS (Cole), loves you all dearly Loved and remembered XX Cheryl Anne. always With love Jacqui, Bill and 11/9/2020. Aged 57 years. Hannah Johns XX. John, Francy, Daniel, WHITMORE, Rod. Sarah and families. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON To George, Adam and family, our hearts go out TRARALGON 5174 22358 30/4/1947 - 15/9/2019. Place your tribute on to you. An earth Angel A year of heartache with a latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au has gone to Heaven, we Funerals flood of tears. You are INCHINCOLI, Anna (Nina). were so blessed to know always on my mind. All Much loved and treasured ROCKALL, Joan Margaret. Cheryl. A truly treasured my love, Gill. sister and sister-in-law of Passed away 10/9/2020 in friend. So many great Qld. Tony and Pina Vitale. Dad, hard to believe 12 memories. R.I.P. Cheryl. BUDGE. Loved aunt of Joe and Loved wife of Ted (dec.). Love Brenda, Kerry and Due to COVID19 the months have passed Josie, Armando and Loved mother of Eddie, family. Funeral Service for already. We think about Ann, Allen and Cyndy. Tammy and our families. Michael Budge is a you every day and wish Grandma of Shane and Private Service by invitation we could have you back. Our deepest sympathy to Tina. WIEMANN, Nicholas only. Love always. Matt, Amanda, Sam, Frank and Teresa, Great-Grandma of Shar- Dylan (Nick). Angela and Tim, Jason ah, Katie, James and Passed away suddenly at A Service to celebrate Billy and Chelsea. Michael's life will be live and Michelle and their Andrew; Jack, Dylan; home in Moe, 9 September Time has not eased our streamed from Latrobe sadness and the huge families. 2020. Makaliah and Natalie. Valley Funeral Service void in our lives. Our Loving and kind in all her Aged 26 years Chapel Morwell, MONDAY ways, RUDZEVECUIS, Tommy. Dearly loved partner of (21 September 2020) at hearts ache not having you with us. We miss you Close to our heart she Passed away peacefully Keegan. 11am. every day Dad. Lots of will always stay. on 11/9/2020 surrounded Much loved son of Joan Please visit: love, Bec, Shane, Mitch Sincere and true in heart by his loving grand- and Michael. latrobevalley and Bridie. and mind, children. Cherished friend Loved brother of Brad and funerals.com.au Beautiful memories she of Sharyn and family. Now Melissa, Kate, Dean and We will always love you go to funeral notices and has left behind. at peace with his beloved Megan. click on Michael's notice wife Ivy and adored Uncle to William, Shaylee, Harvey, Alyssa and Jack. for further instructions. Birthday grandson Anthony. Best mate to Otis. Memoriam SCORSE, Bob. For funeral details see Passed away peacefully latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au at home on 13 September McMAHON, Shane. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON 2020. Happy Birthday MORWELL 5134 4937 Aged 83 years Place your tribute on Dad/Shane LOBLEY (nee Martinez), latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au We hope you're having a Loved husband of Betty Margaret Lorraine. happy Heavenly Birthday. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Marg Passed away (dec.). MOE 5126 1111 We love and miss you peacefully surrounded by Much loved father and INCHINCOLI. Place your tribute on father-in-law of Robert, her family after a long latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Due to the COVID19 every day. Love from Richard and Giselle, Jack, Josh, Margy and illness. restrictions the Funeral your little mate Dallas. Loved and l o v i n g Wendy and Bruce, Tina Service of Mrs Anna and Kyle. WIEMANN, Nicholas "Nick". Happy Birthday daughter of Harold and Inchincoli will be a Private Jean (nee Stuckey) (both Loved Pop of all his Nick, Funeral by invitation only. grandchildren. It's been a week since dec.). Beloved mother of A lifetime of I said goodbye to you. A Requiem Mass for the TICKNER, Keith L. Brian, Bruce and Leanne. beautiful memories week since my world Repose of the Soul of 10/9/1930 - 5/10/2013. Loved mother-in-law of Anna will be live streamed TICKNER, David R. changed forever. Rob and Toni. Adored from Sacred Heart 26/9/1962 - 13/12/2019. I got to share 3 and a half Nan of Jaimee, Mark, short years with you, Catholic Church Morwell, Always Remembered Tomas, Ronan, Logan, though I feel like I knew TUESDAY (22 September Never forgotten by Ruth, Hirahni, Ahren and 2020) commencing at you forever. It's not fair great-grandmother of Karell and family. that we didn't get to do all 11am. Elena. 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Grand final after world shaken FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN

LONG before football, and indeed all sport, was put into perspective by COVID-19, another event had a similar impact. Just four days before the 2001 North Gippsland Football-Netball League grand final between Rosedale and Churchill, shockwaves reverberated around the world following the September 11 attacks. Where ordinarily the focus of grand final week would solely be on the impending match and nothing else, those close to the action found their attention quickly diverted to something much bigger than a game of football. With the grand final paling in significance to what was happening overseas, Rosedale captain at the time Cameron Mayne said it was surreal experience. “It went from football talk on the Tuesday night to ‘that’ talk,” he said. “It definitely made people think leading up to it. “We had a minute silence at the grand final; it put things in perspective a fair bit, to realise how lucky you are to be doing what we were doing.” As the teams stood shoulder-toshoulder, the national anthem and minute’s silence which followed is believed to be one of the most emotionally stirring moments in NGFNL history. The Blues were out to break a 36-year premiership drought, and after finishing the season on top of the ladder, went straight through to the decider by winning the second semi-final. Mayne said the side had been building for a couple of years for a tilt at the flag, and the appointment of Anthony “Demon” Dessent as coach in 2000 put the wheels in motion. “Anthony Dessent came across from

Sweet success: Rosedale coach Anthony Dessent and captain Cameron Mayne hoist the North Gippsland premiership cup in 2001 after the Blues defeated Churchill in the grand final. file photograph Sale - he was a very handy pick-up,” Mayne said. “Demon was an old-school coach who was tough and everyone was fit. “We picked up a couple of good players, one being Brett McGennisken and a ruckman by the name of Justin Schaeche who was an absolute man-mountain. “We picked up Neil Robertson from Traralgon, who was a Trood Award and Rodda Medal winner, Brett Van Berkel who was another one from Sale, and we were just lucky enough to pick up a couple of other players to top it all off, and lucky enough not to have many injuries either. “We had quite a few local blokes playing, a young kid Nick Diamond who’s father had played well over 200 games for the club and his family are well entrenched in the club. “We had a few over 30 that had won premierships before and knew what it was about,so we had the make up for it - it was just getting it all right on the day.” In a lightbulb moment and strong show of unity, Robertson had every

Rosedale player wrote “we will beat Churchill today” on a board in the rooms before they ran out. “It was something that was written and everyone was apart of it and you were almost making a pledge up on the board what we were going to do as teammates,” Mayne explained. “Everyone just had to play a part, Demon stressed that you make an impact as soon as you come on the ground and the blokes we had on the bench all did as well.” After winning the toss, Rosedale made use of a howling breeze heading toward the scoreboard end at the Traralgon Showgrounds, and kept Churchill goalless in the first half. Amazingly, the Cougars kicked 12 behinds before scoring a goal, but made some running in the third, and at three quarter time the margin was only 17 points, with Rosedale ahead 10.8 (68) to 6.15 (51). The Blues ultimately kicked away in the end to run out 58-point victors, 17.10 (112) to 6.18 (54). With a near four-decade drought broken, the festivities which followed

were befitting of such an occasion. Mayne said the support from not only past players but the town itself was something that stuck with him. “A lot of people were hoping because they’d got so close so many other times,” he said. “We had a lot of the older guys who had played in the last one turn up at the club, the whole town was behind us. “The celebrations were pretty hectic. Presentation was on the Friday night and we were still going then, so it pretty much went for a week.” Such was the significance of Rosedale’s premiership win, some took it upon themselves to properly mark the occasion. Drivers entering Rosedale will still see “NGFL premiers for 2001” written on the sign welcoming motorists into the town, while local baker Rex Sheehan even created a wood sculpture of the winning coach. The creation resurfaced some time ago after many years in the wilderness. Since the breakthrough 2001 win, Rosedale has added a further senior football premiership in 2015, and has also set some extraordinary feats in netball. In the past decade, the Blues have reached eight A grade grand finals for five flags. Above all, Mayne, a Rosedale boy who also coached the club, said it was great to see the next generation of Blues now leaving their own mark. “I look back at photos from then and a lot of the kids that had the Rosedale junior jumpers on have played in flags now as well with Rosedale,” he said. Eerily, those involved in the 2001 NGFNL grand final thought the world had changed forever ... and now here we are.

Recollections of a Steve Smith epic COMMENT CRICKET By IAN WHITEHEAD

IF Old Trafford is Disneyland to cricket lovers, then Day 2 of the 2019 Manchester Test Match is Fantasyland for Australian supporters. Steve Smith makes 211. Starc belts a rapid 50. Others make cameo contributions and Australia score at nearly five an over. But King Smith has King Hit England. His innings ends with a tame cross-handed swat to backward point. England’s best moment comes at 10.55, before the start of play, with a stirring rendition of ‘Jerusalem,’ booming over the speakers. The English team sprint out, running around in little concentric circles before huddling together, arms around the other’s shoulders, then leaping backwards as if released by a coiled spring. Smith starts the day on 72 not out and drives the fourth ball through the covers for a boundary. It is a majestic shot, but there is barely a ripple of applause. Ball five from Archer is a bouncer. It is met with enthusiastic clapping. The imbalance disappoints and hardens my resolve against some sporadic boo-ing. Not a lot of rancour with the Lancashire mob, but enough for disquiet. Batsmen come and go. Travis Head gets trapped LBW. Wade bats with undue care until he loses patience when no patience need be lost. Paine makes a neat 50 and I can barely recall a shot he made. For Steve Smith is on another planet. He is not going out until he gets himself out. If they bowl at his legs, he glides it off his hip through mid-wicket.

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Memorable: Ian Whitehead in Manchester for the fourth Test of the 2019 Ashes series. If they bowl at the stumps he moves across the line and does the same. When the England bowlers stray too far outside the off stump, he whacks it through the covers. Short balls or bumpers, inviting pulls, hooks, or square cuts he leaves alone. There is no contingency left uncovered. With his fidgets and gyrations, wiggles and bends, mock tennis swats and constant calling for new gloves, there is no past batting model to compare. At career end, the mould will be broken. And on this day, he is totally in the zone and we, the attendant Australians are there with him. England’s left arm spinner, MJ Leach drops one slightly short and Smith goes on the back foot flicking it tamely through wide mid-on. But it races to the boundary just below where I am sitting ten rows back. Smith observes its progress with subdued interest. Well before it gets to the boundary, he is wiggling out some imagined cobwebs

and setting his mind to the next delivery. For a moment I forget how cold I am. Never, including soggy days on the wing at Geelong’s Kardinia Park, have I been so cold watching a sporting contest. On the opposite side of the ground, there is an ugly, temporary stand ... all height, angles, scaffolding and steel. There is a gap between this, and a small stand and the wind is whipping through to our stand on the opposite side of the ground. It is freezing. An over or so later, MJ Leach pitches one up and Smith belts it high in our direction. It is coming our way heading for six. I cannot see the ball...my eyes are no longer young enough to follow the flight...but I know exactly where it is headed. Instinctively I duck for cover, keeping one eye out for where I think it will land. It flies over the rope and smashes into the iron fence right below our vantage point. The smattering of Australians nearby rises as one. By this time Smith is closing in on 150 and the Brits are over him. But they were pretty much over him before the day started. In the sardined light rail journey to the ground, all conversation was about Steve Smith. ‘Wouldn’t it be great’ surmises one optimist, ‘if Archer cleans up Smith second ball?’ I muse that not even the most upbeat of England supporter can conceive Smith be out first ball. ‘They should just bowl six bumpers an over,’ another put in, ignoring both the rule of law and the spirit of cricket. Much conversation however just spoke about how good was Steve Smith? There was respect. Smith passes 100, then 150 and inevitably 200. Despite mixed blood, today I am truly Australian.

As he passes 200, I rise in applause, cheering madly. To the credit of the home supporters, they too stand in respectful acknowledgment. Smith raises his bat, swatting the willow in the direction of the change-room, then gently flicking the upturned toe of his bat to all sections of the ground. He turns our way, acknowledging my own accolade with the slightest nod of the head. I am truly in the moment. From my right I hear some booing. I am furious at the insult and turn in that direction. The man has just made two hundred. ‘Shut Up. Shut Up ... You Cretins,’* I yell into the wall of noise. I cannot be heard. Just as the late afternoon sun persuades a hint of warmth Smith is dismissed. Starc contrasts the easy elegance of Smith with power hitting and the decimation of the English attack is complete. In truth their bowling strategy was awful. Archer was too cold to bowl at pace. He bowled too many bouncers and the others followed suit. Broad bowls well, but Woakes is innocuous. The left-hand spinner is England’s best bowler. Most batsman, including Smith, got themselves out. It came as a relief when the Australians declared, and England batted tamely without incident until stumps. Two elderly Lancashire men are waiting for the tram back to the city centre. ‘You know,’ says one. ‘As you get older, you wonder if this is going to be final time. I think this might be the last time I see Test Cricket. You don’t like to see the team you’ve loved to watch for 70 years, being belted all over the place.’ I turn to them and say... ‘But wasn’t that one of the best Test innings you have ever seen? Quietly they nod in agreement.

What’s the betting: Moe Racing Club chief executive officer Shane Berry remains hopeful, but admitted the odds of punters on course for Moe Cup day are drifting.

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Different look to Moe Cup Day

MOE Racing Club chief executive officer Shane Berry remains hopeful, but admitted the odds of patrons on course for Moe Cup day are drifting. This year’s Cup is just 29 days away, scheduled for Friday, October 16.

“There’s not going to be the usual crowds of Moe Cup Day,” Mr Berry told The Express. “We’ve got our fingers crossed that with some restrictions being lifted for regional Victoria ... hopefully we’ll be able to have some members and sponsors on course. “The club has campaigned for years

to get Moe Cup Day on a Friday and while we’ve been able to achieve it, the COVID-19 restrictions will impact on that this year.” Despite the restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic, Moe Racing Club has played a vital role in Victoria being able to continue racing. The racecourse has hosted a number of

meetings, with the track surface winning plaudits from many across the industry. “We’ve been racing every couple of weeks and we’re racing again on Monday, September 28,” he said. “There’s been a lot of labour that’s been put into the track and it’s reaping the rewards.We’ve raced on tracks from Soft 7 through to Heavy 10 throughout the

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ROUND 17 saw just one Latrobe Valley export on show at AFL level. Traralgon’s Tim Membrey featured in the St Kilda side which lost to West Coast by 15 points at The Gabba on September 10. The forward returned to the Saints side after missing a week due to a broken finger. Membrey finished the match with 11 possessions (eight kicks, three handballs), four marks, three tackles and a goal. But the loss means St Kilda is in danger of slipping out of the top eight if they lose to GWS in a blockbuster final round clash at The Gabba on Friday night. The Saints are seventh on 36 points, with a percentage of 111.4 ahead of the Western Bulldogs (36 points, 103.9 per cent), who play Fremantle in Cairns. Ninth-placed Melbourne (32 points, 106.2) takes on Essendon at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, with the Giants (32 points, 100.6) also still in contention. The region’s other exports missed Round 17 matches either through illness or form. Illness saw Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth miss Gold Coast’s 22-point loss to Collingwood on Monday night. The Suns clearly missed the forward dynamo, who has put together his best season at the Queensland club, averaging 14 possessions per game in 2020. Former Moe player Sam Flanders was omitted for the match after five consecutive appearances at AFL level. Newborough’s Sam Skinner remains on the periphery of the in-form Brisbane Lions side, who defeated Sydney by 32 points in Cairns on Sunday. Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath was omitted from the Hawthorn side, which lost to the Western Bulldogs by 36 points in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon.

winter and horses have been able to win from everywhere. “The track has received a lot of praise and it’s a credit to the track staff.” This week’s relaxing of restrictions is also a winner for the Moe Racing Club. The club will resume dining, with a restricted number of patrons at one time, in the Turfside Bistro from today.

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Start date pencilled in CRICKET

CRICKET Victoria has recommended clubs and associations in regional areas consider a start date of Saturday, October 17. The governing body welcomed the news regional Victoria is now on the third step of the state government’s coronavirus roadmap. Outdoor contact and noncontact sport will be permitted for regional Victorians aged 18 and under, as well as outdoor non-contact sport for adults. Cricket Victoria will continue to liaise with the state government, the DHHS and other agencies to finalise return to training and play protocols to support the move to the third step. Cricket Victoria’s recommendation will allow time for COVID-safe plans to be in place, grounds to be prepared and

teams to complete a shortened program of pre-season training. That four-week period will also allow clubs and associations to liaise with local councils, prepare their facilities and provide relevant education to players, coaches and volunteers. Cricket Victoria’s Head of Member Services Paul Milo said cricket was in the process of finalising the plans to return with authorities. “We’re still working through the finer points around training, number of groups on-field and turf wicket preparation, but we expect we’ll have more information to share there in the coming days,” he said. “We’ll also be hosting webinars for clubs and associations over the next week to provide support and guidance as we make our way through this process.” Another to welcome the news was Cricket Victoria

chief executive officer Andrew Ingleton. “We’re really pleased to see regional Victoria in a position to take this next step and start their preparations for a COVID-safe cricket season. I know how much people will be looking forward to getting out on the field and around their clubs which also provides a boost to the local economy,” Ingleton said. Victorian Country Cricket League president Kelvin White encouraged clubs and associations to be thorough in their preparations. “We’ve got a great opportunity to set an example in being COVID-safe and a blueprint for when metropolitan Melbourne may be able to return to play cricket. It’s exciting news for communities across regional Victoria where cricket is such a mainstay of their summers,” White said.

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