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Crossing call

Parents of Kosciuszko Street Primary School students have called on Latrobe City Council for safety upgrades to the Catterick Crescent crossing. FULL STORY - PAGE 5

REVIEW PUSH

THE family of a worker who died at Yallourn Power Station two years ago is pushing for an independent review of WorkSafe’s decision not to prosecute the operator over the incident. WorkSafe Victoria is not laying charges against EnergyAustralia after it investigated the death of Yallourn unit controller Graeme Edwards who died of burn injuries in November 2018. An internal investigation by EnergyAustralia found it was at fault while Mr Edwards was reinstalling a high-voltage circuit breaker on Unit 3.

Mr Edwards’ family stated they were “outraged and astonished” by WorkSafe’s resolution after what was a “very easily avoidable workplace incident” at Yallourn. Both Mr Edwards’ family and the CFMMEU have requested the Department of Public Prosecution conduct an independent review. The unions and the family are also calling on the Workplace Safety Minister Ingrid Stitt to “make serious enquiries” into the decision. “The explanation from WorkSafe to us as to why they will not be pressing any

charges in relation to Graeme’s death is, in our opinion, outrageous and entirely unacceptable,” the family said. “We view this as a failing on WorkSafe’s part to perform the role that they are obligated to for all Victorians. “This decision shows that WorkSafe will not defend the right of all Victorian workers to return home safely from their jobs each day.” Mr Edwards died the day after he performed a routine racking procedure as the unit was coming back online following a major outage. EnergyAustralia found that an arc

flash had occurred due to an improperly secured barrier that should have protected him from the high-voltage circuit breaker. The company installed $6 million worth of electrical safety upgrades at Yallourn last year as a result of the workplace incident. CFMMEU mining and energy district branch secretary Geoff Dyke told The Express he hoped the DPP would “take a more serious look” into the incident. Continued on page 9

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AT least $60 million will be allocated to Latrobe City for public and community housing as part of the state government’s historic Big Housing Build. Unveiled on Sunday, the $5.3 billion investment - the largest ever in Australia - will be used to build 12,000 new homes throughout Victoria, with 25 per cent of funding allocated to regional Victoria. The Big Housing Build will deliver 9300 social housing homes for Aboriginal people, pensioners, those with a disability, family violence victims and single-parent families. A further 2900 affordable lowcost homes will be built to help low-moderate income earners. Earlier this year the Gippsland Homelessness Network made a submission to the Inquiry Into Homelessness In Victoria detailing issues unique the region after holding consultation sessions with the community. The submission included analysis of the DHHS Private Rental Report which showed there were just 38 one-bedroom private rental properties categorised as affordable in Gippsland - 34 of them in Latrobe City. It also warned homelessness in Gippsland was “becoming more visible” and pointed to “a lack of supply of affordable, accessible housing for people on low incomes”. The region was also said to have a large population of people known as rough sleepers at 10.3 per cent, compared to the Victorian average of 7.2 per cent. Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said it was estimated the Big Housing Build will create 10,000 jobs per year over four years. “Everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home - this unprecedented funding will deliver exactly that, along with thousands of jobs,” Ms Shing said. “This record investment in social and community housing will make the world of difference to people and families across our ... communities.” Building of the new homes will “begin over the next four years”, the state government said. A new agency, Homes Victoria, has been established to work across government, industry and the social housing sector to deliver the project.

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Upturned: This trampoline blew away from someone’s backyard into a paddock in Tyers. photograph supplied

Windstorm’s trail of damage By HAYLEY MILLS

Damage: This carport in Moe blew off.

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LOCAL State Emergency Service volunteers worked tirelessly through the early hours of Monday morning responding to more than 160 calls for assistance. Requests for assistance ranged from trees down across roads, driveways and minor damage to fences. There were also a number of reports across the region of trampolines and other unsecured backyard items flying away. Wind gusts reached 91kph across the Latrobe Valley while at Wilsons Promontory and Alpine regions there were gusts of up to 100kph. Morwell SES unit was the busiest throughout Monday, responding to 49 calls for assistance while Moe and Warragul each responded to 35. In Glengarry, residents woke to branches down across Cairnbrook Road blocking the school crossing. Glengarry Hotel publican David Barnes said in his 35 years of living in town he had never felt winds like that before. “It is probably the worst I have ever felt the wind in Glengarry, it was like a mini cyclone came through,” Mr Barnes said. “I was in bed and I thought the roof was going to take off and I think everyone else would have been in the same position.” While Mr Barnes had no structural damage to his property or business there was still a mess to clean after tree branches, tables, chairs and umbrellas

were scattered through the newly-renovated outdoor area at the hotel. Erica residents Steve and Sharon Kent experienced mixed fortunes. “About 2am I heard the first tree come down before a second one not long after,” Mr Kent said. “One tree came down on our shed-come-workshop and the other on one of our three studio cottages. Luckily, the family home was left untouched.” Mr Kent said that his shed was “pretty much destroyed” but believed the cottage could be repaired. SES community resilience coordinator Jane Fontana reminded residents to continue to stay vigilant and follow the advice of professionals during these situations. ■ Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. ■ Be careful on the road, trees can drop branches or fall over at any moment. Avoid travel if possible. ■ Stay away from fallen powerlines, always assume they are live. ■ Stay informed, monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. A reminder if you need SES emergency assistance to phone 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) in a life-threatening emergency.

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Totally wild: This cottage in Erica was damaged by a tree during Monday morning’s windstorm. photograph supplied

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Civic Park, Civic Place, Warragul Fresh produce, baked goods, lots of organic produce and meats, fish and speciality goods. Over 50 stalls. More info at facebook.com/warragulfarmersmarket Needed now: Kosciuszko Street Primary School parents are calling for safety upgrades on the Catterick Crescent crossing.

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Council looks into crossing By MICHELLE SLATER

LATROBE City Council said it is looking into a school crossing safety upgrade after Kosciuszko Street Primary School parents warned children could be hit by cars on Catterick Crescent. Parent Peta Lewellin has been pushing for a trained school crossing supervisor after a near-miss with her seven-year-old son earlier this month, following longstanding safety concerns around increasing traffic on Catterick Cres. Ms Lewellin told The Express safety issues had been exacerbated with COVID-19 restrictions, meaning parents could not enter the school and must wait outside on the street to pick up their kids. “Lots of parents must wait on the opposite side of the crossing. I walked halfway across to meet my son and guide him across the road to hold

the space for him, but someone didn’t stop,� Ms Lewellin said. “All the parents shouted ‘Oh my God! That was close!’. We’ve seen many cars do this. Parents are acting as untrained crossing supervisors without the stop sign or hi vis.� Catterick Crescent is a council-managed road in Traralgon, but there is a supervised school crossing on Kosciuszko Street with the nearby Lavalla Catholic College opposite the primary school. Ms Lewllin said Catterick Cres became “very chaotic� at school pick-up and drop-off times, but there was only a set of flags up at these hours to indicate that children were crossing. She accused both Latrobe City Council and VicRoads of handballing the issue between each other and she called for a crossing upgrade to be budgeted for and immediately prioritised.

“We fear a kid or parent will get hit and die, I think it’s tragic that Latrobe City’s budget takes priority over children’s safety,� she said. However, a Latrobe City spokesman said council would undertake a traffic and pedestrian count to determine if the crossing met the minimum requirements for VicRoads funding. He said the crossing could then be included in Latrobe City’s annual funding application to VicRoads, pending the survey results. “Council officers contacted the school principal this week to discuss further traffic safety messaging,� the spokesman said. “We recommend that parents are encouraged to use the currently supervised crossing at the western entrance of the school.�

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VISITORS may not have been able stop and smell the roses in person this year but the 2020 Virtual Morwell International Rose Garden Festival went off without a hitch. Held across the weekend, the festival was staged online where green thumbs the world over could stop by and listen to guest speakers, visit stalls, participate in workshops and hear local musicians. The AGL Midsummer Night Lights illuminated the blooms in all their glory on Saturday and Sunday night and was the only in-person event. Friends of the Rose Garden chair Del Matthews said the virtual festival was “fascinating� for all involved. “It was just wonderful, there were so many different aspects of it and we enjoyed every single one of them,� Ms Matthews said. “The guest speakers were quite beautiful, we had Australian-renowned and international ones too. “We had picnic hampers demonstrations, artists painting, and people that had registered early were able to do a paint by numbers demonstration. “We even had a bartender from Traralgon doing a cocktail making demonstration and that was just fascinating. “The Midsummer Night Lights were beautiful, people were just standing there with their mouths open and it was very well organised and socially distanced. “It was lovely that people could still have that experience even though everything else was online.� Patrons could visit the various events and demonstrations at their own pace online and could ask questions of the rose experts. “You could go in and go whichever way you wanted as well as listening to talks, and Latrobe City Council did a brilliant job of organising that virtual aspect of it,� Ms Matthews said. “Back at the rose garden all the Friends of the Rose Garden were talking about different aspects of it.� The festival was broadcast to the world as a fully interactive online virtual event. Latrobe City also staged an outdoor dining initiative across the weekend which featured local cafes and restaurants in alfresco spaces with live entertainment.

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Disappointing: Jacob Davison, pictured with mum Kim Meers, was turned away from VicRoads in Morwell for not wearing a mask despite carrying a medical exemption. photograph kate withers

Mask review needed By KATE WITHERS

NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has called for an urgent review of mask rules after a teenager with a disability was refused the right to sit for his learner’s permit for not wearing a mask. Churchill resident Jacob Davison was booked in to sit his hazard perception test at VicRoads in Morwell, but was turned away at the doors, despite carrying a medical exemption and letter from his specialist. Ms Bath said Jacob and his mother Kim Meers approached her “quite distressed” after being denied entry to sit the test. “Jacob was going to go and get his learner’s permit and he was studying very hard for that, but unfortunately when he went into VicRoads it was said there was a no mask, not test policy,” she said. “Jacob also then began to take out his exemption, his letter from his specialist, and that was not allowed. “I took this to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in parliament last week and I said to the Minister that this really needs to be cleaned up. “We have a ruling from DHHS that says that masks are allowed (to not be worn) with an

exemption, and clearly Jacob Davison has a very good exemption.” Jacob, 19, has autism and sensory processing issues which make wearing a mask difficult. “He is a disabled young man, a man with a great future, but he also needs a driver’s license,” Ms Bath said. “He’s got a vision of what he’d like to do, he’d like to study animals in the future, he’s got a job to go to but a learner’s permit is one of those key steps for him to go towards independence. “It’s really unfortunate that the government makes these directives, yet there is a mismatch in information flowing down to state government agencies.” Jacob said he felt “horrible” after being turned away after studying hard to prepare for the test. “I was doing really well with it (studying for the test) and I was getting a pass on the test (online) so I thought I was doing all right,” he said. “I would have more independence to be able to go out, see my friends ... feel that I’m a part of the community.” After speaking with media, Jacob received a phone call from VicRoads and was offered an apology and the opportunity to sit his test in a quiet room without a mask. Jacob sat his test on Tuesday and successfully obtained his learner’s permit.

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Family pushes for review Continued from page 1

“There was no technical reason why that accident occurred other than negligence. (Mr Edwards) was performing his duties as he was trained, it was not his fault, the equipment malfunctioned,� Mr Dyke said. “The minister should ensure WorkSafe is performing its role. The regulator is not doing its job and the minister should answer to that.�

WorkSafe said it would “not provide any further comment on this matter while avenues for review remain open� in a statement issued after making the decision. Minister Stitt told The Express that all WorkSafe investigations were conducted independent of government. “This was a truly tragic event and my thoughts go out to Graeme Edwards’ family, friends and workmates,� Ms Stitt said.

Woman thrown to ground in robbery

A WOMAN was thrown to the ground while a man grabbed her handbag on the street near the United Service Station in Morwell. Between 9pm and 11pm on Saturday, November 14 the woman was walking past the service station on the corner of McDonald Street and Princes Drive when a man approached her. The woman was acquainted with the man described as being about 35 years old and six feet tall. The man allegedly grabbed the woman’s handbag and threw her to the ground face-first, and kicked her when she would not let go. The woman was allegedly yelled at by a second woman to let go of the bag. The pair ran off with the handbag in an unknown direction, leaving the woman with scratches and bruises. Anyone with information is urged to contact Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Car fire in Morwell

A HOLDEN Commodore wagon was engulfed in flames when police arrived at the plantation on Maryvale Road, Morwell. The fire was reported on Friday, November 13 at 10pm and was extinguished quickly. Anyone with information is urged to contact Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Drug bust in Moe

POLICE seized drugs at a home in Moe and nearly $100,000 in cash from a safe located in a storage facility after executing four warrants. On Thursday, November 12, police executed a warrant at a home and three at storage facilities in Moe. In one of the storage facilities police found a safe, with $92,500 in cash inside. One person has been charged with drug related offences and another charged in relation to the seizure of money.

Firearms seized

SEVEN firearms were seized from a property in Yinnar South after a search warrant was executed on Monday, November 9. The firearms included hand guns, rifles and automatic rifles. One person was charged and bailed for possession of the firearms.

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A WOMAN was at home in Albert Street, Traralgon when she noticed had broken in about 8.45pm on Monday, November 16. The man ran towards Bridge Street when he saw the woman. He was described as Caucasian with a thin build and wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have seen or heard something at the time or who may have CCTV footage in that area to contact Morwell Police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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A MOE man, 26, was refused bail at Queanbeyan Local Court on Tuesday after facing a range of charges after allegedly speeding through a border checkpoint in the Monaro region. The man was charged with various driving offences. Two other occupants of the car were released pending further inquiries. At about 8.30am on Monday, November 16 police stopped a station wagon with Victorian registration at the border checkpoint on the Monaro Highway at Rockton. When police spoke with the driver and two passengers about their border permits to enter NSW, the driver allegedly accelerated from the checkpoint. The vehicle was pursued by police for a short time before being terminated due to safety concerns. A short time later, police located the vehicle crashed on the side of the road near Jimenbuen. Two men and a woman were assisted from the vehicle and arrested, before being taken to Cooma Police Station, no injuries were reported. The driver was later taken to Cooma Hospital for mandatory testing, before returning to the police station.

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RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Member for Morwell The State Government has recently announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions that came into effect from 11:59pm on Sunday 8th November. One of the e more significant changes was the abolishment of the metropolitan and regional border that had been in place for many weeks. Most of the changes annou unced bring metropolitan Melbourne in line with current Regional Victoria rules.. Howe ever from a Regional Victoria perspective there was a further relaxing of some e restrictions effective from 11:59pm on Sunday 8th November, including: Playccentres: Open n with patron cap of 20 and group limits of 10, density quotient of 1 per 4m2. Specttators are limited to one parent, guardian or carer only, where child requires superrvision. Comm munity venues: Open n for all purposes with up to 20 people maximum indoors and up to 10 people per sp pace, subject to density quotient of 1 per 4m2. No more than 5 people per space e singing or using wind instruments for amateur groups. Live music: Requirement of 5m distance from audience, and 2m between performers. Recom mmend live music performed outdoors where possible. Performance and rehea arsal rules for professionals apply to all live music settings. Performers are excluded from venue cap.

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Easy as pie: Yarragon Country Style Bakery Traralgon bakers Mike Evans, Adam Wurm and Ronnie Whitney were ecstatic to win three medals in the Great Aussie Pie Competition.

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PIES are the name of the game for bakeries across the country that entered the Great Aussie Pie Competition. Two bakeries in the Latrobe Valley proved their worth on the big stage. Pie Addicts came third overall in the Slow Cooked Barbecue Pie category and won six meals. The Morwell-based bakery won gold medals for its barbecue beef, beef stroganoff and garlic prawn risotto pies and silver medals for its chicken, pumpkin and fetta, chicken leek and bacon and reef and beef. Pie Addicts owner Debbie Carrodus said winning the competition for a business she owned made the win even better. “It felt really good. I have never done so well in a competition before,” she said. “I heard that we had won third overall a little bit later than the others, I was checking my emails and I saw Pie Addicts and I was shocked, we came overall third place for the barbecue pie.” Ms Carrodus said the pies she sent off for the competition were the best batch she had made. “I was a bit rushed, I was making the mix because we were busy and I tasted them afterwards and thought they were probably the best mixes I had made so far,” she said. “I was really happy with the product that was going out, they looked great when they went.” “Mid Valley Shopping Centre have been so supportive, they helped us run a competition to get people’s feedback and I appreciate the support that you get from the centre. “The customers loved the pies, I find that more rewarding, having customers come back and say that it’s the best pie they have ever eaten.” The Yarragon Country Style Bakery in Traralgon took out three medals at the awards. The bakery was awarded gold for its tandoori chicken pie and bronze for mince and smokey beef and chimichurri. Yarragon Country Style Bakery baker Adam Wurm said the team were ecstatic to have won, especially since it was the second year in a row. “Throughout the year a lot of trial and error goes into making the right pie for the competition,” he said. “All of the guys throw out ideas of flavours and

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This year The Express will be providing a Christmas Tree for placement of gifts for children less fortunate in our local communities. Feel the warmth as you give the gift of GIVING and place a gift under the tree to do your part in putting a smile on someone's face this Christmas.

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we also check in what is trending and try and work that in as well ... there is always an issue or two along the way because the judges are so specific. “They check everything from the thickness of the pastry, to the taste of the pastry, thickness of the bottom and consistency of the filling - they are very specific. “When you’re baking something and the baking takes some of the weight out you have to be pretty spot on and perfect with the pie.” Mr Wurm said the Great Aussie Pie Competition is the biggest one for bakeries across the country. “It really is the big one so it’s great to be awarded medals for all three pies that we entered in the competition,” he said.

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Koko’s special comeback By TESSA RANDELLO

Lights, camera, action: Latrobe Health Assembly chair Tanya Rong as ringmaster, Koko the Clown and Fairy Willow on set filming a video to congratulate school students at the end of what has been a difficult year. photograph tessa randello the video was a great way to applaud the students on a year like no other. “We know that it’s been a really tricky year for our students and all of our primary and secondary school kids, so we wanted to do something to show them that we are congratulating them on a great year,� she said.

“We have partnerships across the Latrobe Valley, so I think the video will spread far and wide because Koko and Fairy Willow are very famous in the Latrobe Valley and people have been wanting to see them back for years.� “We are also using the opportunity to encourage COVIDSafe practices throughout the video.�

Gift card aims to bolster local business SHOPPING local and reinvigorating the Latrobe City economy is the aim of a new gift card initiative rolling out across the region. The Latrobe City Gift Card program is designed to keep money in the community and bolster local spending following the economic hardship imposed on traders by COVID-19. Council is encouraging store-owners to sign on as vendors at no cost and for the community to back local business by buying a gift card for someone this festive season. The EFTPOS cards operate on a closed loop

system and can only be spent in participating local stores, meaning all money spent is injected back into the Latrobe City catchment. Latrobe City Council chief executive officer Steve Piasente said the message was to “look no further� than local when shopping and fuel the flow of foot traffic at physical stores following a turbulent year for trade. “We know businesses have been doing it tough for an extended period of time as Victoria grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic,� Mr Piasente said. “As restrictions ease in our regional city we’re

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IT took a global pandemic to bring local legend Koko the Clown out of retirement, but just for one day. The man in purple was back together with his trusty sidekick Fairy Willow, to film a video congratulating students on getting through a tough year. Laughter could be heard through the area as the pair filmed the video with Latrobe Health Assembly ‘ringmaster’ Tanya Rong last weekend. Koko the Clown brought the idea of a video to the assembly after someone mentioned they would love to see him behind the camera. “We thought it would be a great idea to get the group together and do something to congratulate the kids,� he said. After being retired for three years, Koko said putting the costume on again was not quite as he remembered. “I was putting my makeup on and my daughter had to come down and help me because this time I had to try and put it on with glasses,� he said. “The whole time I was just wondering how I used to do that almost every day. “I really wanted to put something together for students and the kids who are around 17 years old are the ones who grew up with us, the younger ones may have no idea who we are.� Latrobe Health Assembly chair Tanya Rong said

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Boiler house four is set to fall tomorrow

HAZELWOOD boiler house four is expected to hit the deck in a 10-second controlled collapse tomorrow between noon and 3pm. However, ENGIE is stressing that the day and time could change subject to weather conditions. ENGIE will be livestreaming the event on its YouTube channel and website, but has discouraged people from taking up a vantage point to watch the blast and disrupt traffic. Locals are being advised a 700-metre exclusion zone will be established around the boiler house, and Brodribb and Yinnar roads will be closed off to traffic. Traffic on the Princes Freeway and Strzelecki Highway will be slowed down three hours prior to blast time and for one hour afterwards. ENGIE is also warning that residents are likely to hear a loud boom at the time of the collapse, although noise controls have been put in place. An ENGIE spokesman told The Express noise was “unavoidable, given the size of the structure, and the nature and placement of the explosive charges necessary to safely effect a controlled collapse”. “Weather information and weather modelling continues, to verify favourable meteorological conditions that will minimise noise impacts to the extent possible,” he said. “Extensive monitoring will be implemented throughout the mine licence and in close proximity to neighbouring townships.” For more information, visit hazelwood rehabilitation.com.au.

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Upgrades for notorious road A NOTORIOUS road will receive much needed safety upgrades thanks to the federal government. Local MP Darren Chester said the BoolarraMirboo North Road would be upgraded through the Federal Government’s 2020-21 Black Spot Program to improve safety for road users. “This particular road is windy and can be difficult to drive in any condition, so these upgrades will help drivers navigate dangerous sections and blind corners,” Mr Chester said. “Almost $150,000 has been allocated to install warning signs, markers, guideposts, and apply line markings. “The speed limit will also be reduced along a three-kilometre section west of O’Grady’s Creek.” Mr Chester said improving road safety throughout Gippsland was important. “Throughout our region, there is still work to be done to improve the safety of the roads,” Mr Chester said. “We need to maintain them to make sure they are in the best condition possible for all road users.” “We all have a role to play in reducing road trauma and governments can assist by providing the safest possible roads. “The Black Spot Program is unique because it relies on local communities to identify priority road upgrades and it specifically targets road locations with a history of crashes to deliver safety improvements.” For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit http://investment. infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots

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Red Shield Appeal goes online By TESSA RANDELLO

THE Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal is moving online this Christmas. The Appeal will run alongside the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal which launched last week at Kmart in Moe and Traralgon. The Salvation Army Morwell associate corps officer Major Alan Milkins said the Salvos “don’t want anyone to go it alone this year”. “Anyone in need this Christmas can reach out to us by calling us and we’ll do all we can to support you, if you need food, gifts, financial support or are feeling lonely, please get in touch,” he said. “After the devastating year that has been, it is more important than ever to look out for one another, to connect with each other and embrace the true meaning of Christmas.” In October, the Latrobe Doorways, run by The Salvation Army, moved to a new purpose built facility on Bridle Road in Morwell. Major Milkins added that the new facility would allow for the Salvos to expand their services and hold COVIDSafe distribution days for people who need help this Christmas. “The Salvation Army has also taken a hit this year because of COVID and there are more people who need assistance because of COVID,” he said. “Christmas is the busiest time of the year for our Salvation Army personnel, and we are expecting to see a large increase in demand for our services this year due to the challenges raised through drought, bushfires and COVID-19. We would ask you to support our Christmas Appeal this year, to help us leave no one in need this Christmas.” The Salvation Army Latrobe community support services team leader Myla Bennett said there has been a greater need in the area, this year. “The demand is mostly for support with food and bills. Because everyone is spending more time at home their bills are much higher,” she said. “We helped nearly 300 families last year, this year we are opening up to individuals, couples and families because COVID has been really hard on people.” To donate to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal go to http://community.salvationarmy. org.au/morwell-salvos or /moe-salvos or /traralgon-salvos. People are also able to donate money or new toys at Latrobe Doorways in Morwell. For more information or to apply for assistance call 5126 7100.

The season of giving: The Salvation Army Latrobe community support services team leader Myla Bennett and associate corps officer Major Alan Milkins. photograph tessa randello

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A CAFE with a purpose has opened its doors to the public in Morwell. Carry On Cafe, on Commercial Road, is a enterprise established by the long-standing veterans’ charity Carry On (Victoria), with all profits directed back to supporting veterans. This includes providing support to those struggling and housing to veterans who are homeless. Carry On currently has veteran housing facilities in Dandenong, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Mildura and Rosebud and sees a significant need for the Gippsland region. Carry On established the cafe to provide local veterans with job opportunities and offer a place for them to come together, to form connections with each other and the local community. With a fresh, contemporary design, it will be open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The cafe will serve a delicious selection of freshly prepared food, along with baked goods and coffee, milkshakes and other hot and cold drinks. “Veterans have sacrificed so much in serving their country and we are glad that we are able to give back to the veteran community in the Gippsland region,” Carry On executive officer David McNamara said. One of the main aims of the cafe is to establish a place where veterans can come together and rekindle a sense of camaraderie. “In addition to this, the cafe will provide training and job opportunities for local veterans or anyone else in the community that is passionate about working in a social enterprise,” David said. Minster for Veterans’ Affairs and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Carry On Cafe was a fantastic initiative. “While the vast majority of our ex-service men and women successfully transition from military to civilian life and continue to contribute to our nation and their local communities in wonderful ways, some veterans need more help as they adjust, and I congratulate Carry On for creating this space to support our veterans,” Mr Chester said. Carry On Cafe is located at 236 Commercial Road, Morwell and is open Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm.

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Victorian Youth Month 2020 Gippsland FM supporting youth expression Gippsland FM is a community radio station located in the Latrobe Valley with a listenership base of 35,000 people weekly.

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Gippsland FM proudly supports the growth of youth in the radio, media and broadcasting industry through their NEXTGEN training program.

YouthPOD podcasting can stimulate powerful ideas that young people can use over a lifetime.

The training enables youth to create their own media identities all under the supervision of experienced industry professionals.

These include a hands on approach to copyright and fair use in creating digital media, which means they can create original content ethically.

NEXTGEN NextGen is a tool for youth to think about events and issues that impact them and allows them to share this with their peers. Participants should be between the ages of 12 and 26, willing to attend the introductory workshops and willing to become a member of the station. This can either be group or individual memberships. Prior to going on air participants will need to complete six modules of training with Gippsland FM, these contain information on production, how to create a show and legal training.

and editing. You must complete the training to volunteer at Gippsland FM and become a member. As a volunteer you can: Present or produce a radio program (Join an existing program or pitch your own)

Work on event and admin projects and fundraising. Contact the station on 5134 8444 to discuss your needs or email youthgippslandfm.org.au

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By creating an opportunity for youth to learn podcasting, Gippsland FM will provide a designated space for youth to express themselves while fostering digital literacy.

Latrobe Youth Space is partnering with Mid Valley Shopping Centre and Bunnings Morwell to facilitate a youth art project for Youth Week.

Participants must be between the ages of 12 and 26, willing to attend the introductory workshops, and sign the appropriate wavers.

The project involves painting murals designed by young local artists, Emily Headon and Michelle Prezioso, on Mid Valley bus stops.

The cost of production will vary based on the needs of the youth and group presenting.

Young people can help paint with staff and write positive messages or quotes on the shelters.

Prior to recording podcasts, Gippsland FM will provide podcasting and legal training.

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Victorian Youth Month 2020 Residential accommodation highlighted during Youth Week Quantum provides a range of tailored youth programs for young people and their families who are experiencing difficulty in the home and experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. These programs are designed to prevent further family breakdown, improve family relationships and communication, emergency accommodation and prevention for the need of child protection involvement.

As a couple who keep opening their home to some of Gippsland’s most vulnerable young people, Rosemarie and David Foulkes have a simple message for would-be foster carers: you are not alone, you are part of a team.

patience, because there are difficult and challenging times - but the same is true of our own children! The progress and development you see in the kids while they’re with you makes up for the hard times.�

While their own children were growing up, the couple always had people in and out of the house, whether it be friends of their son or daughter or students on exchange.

For would-be foster carers, Rosemarie reiterates that it’s a team effort and foster families are well supported.

“Informally it feels like we’ve been fostering for years! Dave has worked in a secondary school and I’m a nurse and a teacher’s aide, so we’ve always had young people in our lives at work and at home,� Rosemarie said. Rosemarie and David began seriously considering foster care after their children left home and moved to Melbourne.

“I encourage anyone thinking about foster care to make an enquiry with a local agency or go to an information session. We’ve been foster caring with Anglicare Victoria for three years and have been really pleased with all the help and support that’s offered,� Rosemarie said.

The conversation was sparked by watching a program about teenagers who were struggling to find stable foster care placements.

“We’ve found the training days extremely practical and helpful. You’re also introduced to a network of carers in your area, and it’s great to be able to share your experiences and advice - we wouldn’t be able to keep caring without the support we receive.�

“We were empty nesters and felt we could do something to help - these young kids needed a loving and nurturing home and that’s something we could offer,� Rosemarie said.

Surinder Demetrios, Team Leader of Foster Care Recruitment and Support at Anglicare Victoria in Gippsland, has been working in the Out-of-Home Care industry for more than 30 years.

With so much experience working with young people throughout their careers, Rosemarie and David opted to foster older children: where there is the greatest need for carers.

Surinder said that the most important thing potential foster carers need to know is they’re not alone in the journey.

The couple have since gone on to complete Circle training, which prepares them to foster children who have experienced trauma and have the most complex needs or behaviours. “I received some advice from a friend of ours that fosters as well. She told me foster carers are like ‘safe stepping stones’ for these kids - for a brief period of their lives we are able to keep them safe, supported and nurtured, until they are able to take their next step,� Rosemarie said. “I believe foster carers need to have

“All the foster carers at Anglicare Victoria have access to a 24-hour support line and a dedicated case manager,� she said. “The carers are encouraged to feel comfortable talking with their case managers because they’ll do whatever they can to help you with your foster care placement. “Anyone over 18 can be a foster carer, so if you’ve thought about it, please get in touch. “If you can provide a safe and healthy environment where children can have positive experiences and feel they are supported unconditionally, you have what it takes to become a carer.�

To celebrate Youth Week the staff from the Youth Homelessness Support Program have created a short video of the Youth Residential Building to share with local services and young people of our community.

Quantum provides a six-week support stay in the facility, where young people have the opportunity to participate in their living skills programs whilst being assisted to locate safe, secure, stable accommodation. It is an eight bed facility with six units on site, each unit is self-contained. They have a communal laundry and common area for young people to socialise in. Staff are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide a strong, safe and supportive environment for the young people in need in the community. Quantum encourages you to watch their video on www.quantum.org.au

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They provide individual youth support, parenting strategies, family mediation, re-engagement with education, linkages to specialist supports and youth homelessness programs.

The Youth Residential Building is emergency accommodation for young people aged 16-25 years who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

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COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY, WORKPLACE BY WORKPLACE LREADY this year, more than 34 women A have been killed in Australia and the Chief Justice of the Family Court says that domestic

violence is at the worst level in 30 years. The social restrictions and financial pressures of coronavirus have contributed to a sharp increase in violence and controlling behaviours in the home, and sexual harassment and abuse sadly remains an enduring concern in the workplace. White Ribbon Australia executive director Brad Chilcott said that while this national crisis demands a response from all levels of Government, “it also requires each of us to consider our own role in creating change”. “Men’s violence against women is happening in our communities, in our workplaces. Each of us can take-action to create safer communities and workplaces for women, free from all forms of men’s violence,” Mr Chilcott said.

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White Ribbon Australia found 42% of men aged 18-34 do not consider physical violence such as punching or hitting to be domestic violence, while 44% said the same of non-consensual sexual activity. Other behaviours that are not widely considered domestic violence by this cohort include: ■ Harassment or spying via electronic means to be domestic violence (54%) ■ Isolating a partner from loved ones and sources of support (47%) ■ Frightening, humiliating, degrading or punishing a person (43%) “There is a pervasive blindness to abusive behaviours among young men that is both troubling and dangerous,” Mr Chilcott said. “These attitudes to relationships, where surveillance and control are thought normal and unremarkable, are formed early and run deep. Male violence against women is not an abstract tragedy that takes place outside our realm of experience. We must accept it for what it is: a crime that we witness, tolerate through silence, and even participate in throughout our lives. “We can only create change through a community-led response, mobilising people in our schools and workplaces to reshape understanding of what constitutes a healthy and respectful relationship.” This year’s White Ribbon Day, themed ‘Community by Community, Workplace by Workplace’, will see Community Action Groups across Australia develop action plans to eliminate men’s violence against women in their local communities. “We need men to begin having these conversations with other men, to do the hard work of shifting what is accepted male behaviour and what is abuse,” Mr Chilcott said. “This culture must change if we are ever going to eliminate men’s violence against women.”

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Inquiry sharpens focus on our laws

ON the opposite side of the lake in Benalla Botanic Gardens, the Benalla Museum houses a bloodstained sash in a glass case. It was presented to a boy of 11 acknowledging his courageous rescue of a child from drowning. The young hero’s name: Edward Kelly. Ironically, Ned Kelly was hanged in the Old Melbourne Gaol, on November 11, 1880 for the murder of a policeman. Let me be clear, what I am saying here is not that Ned Kelly did not deserve to hang, but what I am saying is that on the basis of the recent Coate Inquiry findings that make it unequivocally clear that the Andrews government’s gross mismanagement of hotel quarantine led to the second wave. Why is it then that Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880 for seriously breaking the law and yet in 2020 the Andrews government is not held to account for equally and seriously breaking the law? Joseph Lis, Morwell

What a nuisance!

THE Supreme Court found that noise from wind farm breaches the nuisance noise covered in the Health and Wellbeing Act as in the recent case of the Bald Hills Wind Farm, so what does Daniel Andrews’ government propose to do: change the Health and Wellbeing Act to exclude noise from wind farms. These proposed changes are currently being tabled in Parliament. Once again keeping wind developers’ pockets lined is far more important than the health and wellbeing of rural residents forced to live next door to these noisy industrial wind facilities. Shame Daniel Andrews. Shame. Sindy Van Eede, Yinnar

Eight golden rules to ageing well

WHILE we may not be able to slow the hands of time, the good news is that we really can unlock the secrets of maintaining health and happiness as we age. I know this because last year as Commissioner for Senior Victorians I conducted one of Australia’s biggest research studies looking at the views of older people. I asked people across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne to tell me what they want and need to live a healthy and fulfilled life in their senior years. Almost 5000 people responded, helping to build a clear picture of what I have dubbed the “Eight Key Attributes of Ageing Well”. Seniors spoke loud and clear about the things that make life worth living: respect, personal and health autonomy, connections to family and friends, meaningful ways to contribute through work or unpaid roles. They said they wanted to be able to keep up in the technology stakes but also wanted alternative offline ways of accessing services and information. Some of the results were surprising. Being able to get around was overwhelmingly ranked as a critical driver of life quality, with 92 per cent of seniors rating personal mobility as critical to health and social wellbeing. Simple things like dedicated seniors parking at the shops and more community buses can

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It’s in the air: An extreme pollen warning was issued for the Latrobe Valley last week with many readers reporting allergy and hayfever troubles. file photograph 2am this thought was having a Wizard of Oz moment. Samantha Marks: It was definitely a wild night. Shannon McCoy: It was scary. Paul Martin: Sounded like 200km winds here. Damien Poynton: Just saw Mary Poppins going past the window on her way to work. and overcoming our own negative attitudes. It’s not age that’s holding our seniors back - it’s ageism. Gerard Mansour Commissioner for Senior Victorians

Regional Victoria must see benefits of state budget

THE 2020-21 Victorian State Budget is a critical chance to lay out a plan to restore Victorians’ lives and livelihoods. The lessons of 2020 have created unique opportunities for regional Victoria. Enforced working from home has showed us it’s possible to have a job in the city, while living in the country. To encourage decentralisation, The Nationals have been pushing for a $250 million fund to be implemented in this year’s State Budget. The fund would support businesses and government agencies to permanently transform operations to allow their staff to work from home more often and live where they want to. Supporting country communities to grow is a game changer for creating new, secure jobs and boosting investment in services, like health and education. This year’s Budget must also invest in better roads and rail for regional Victoria. Under the Andrews Labor Government progress on projects like the Kilmore Bypass, Shepparton Bypass, Ballarat Western Link Road (Stage 2) and Princes Highway (west of Colac)

TO mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the Federal Government released a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration in July this year for all living veterans of that conflict. The medallion and certificate are a small but meaningful way that we, as a grateful nation, are saying thank you to those who served during the largest global conflict of the 20th century. Almost one million Australians served during the Second World War and some 6000 living Second World War veterans have now applied out of around 12,000 still alive today. This means that there are veterans out there who are yet to apply, or have a family or friend do so on their behalf. I’ve been humbled to deliver a number of these medallions to some of our nation’s veterans and hear their stories. One story that was shared with me is that of Fred Bainbridge who recently received his medallion during a special presentation at his local RSL. Remarkably, Fred is the last of five brothers who all served in the Second World War. What is even more remarkable is that all five brothers returned from the war. Inspired by his brothers, Fred lied about his age when enlisting so that he could follow in their footsteps. He was originally deployed to Dutch New Guinea to defend against any Japanese advance and was then sent to Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Fred was eventually repatriated home after being shot in the shoulder. When accepting his medallion, Fred was overcome with pride and humbled to be receiving the special thank you. There is still time to apply to receive the Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration, or have a family or friend do so on the living veteran’s behalf. Apply online at www.dva.gov.au/medallion or by calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) during business hours. Together let’s ensure that as many of our living Second World War veterans receive this commemorative medallion and certificate in recognition of their service and efforts that they made to protect our way of life 75 years ago. Open Arms - Veterans and Families Counselling provides free and confidential support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families. Help is available 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit www.OpenArms.gov.au Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

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upgrade, has stalled or is now miles behind schedule. Other projects, like the transformational Murray Basin Rail Project, have become a disastrous mess of cost blowouts that now need significant investment to fix Labor’s mismanagement. We can’t afford to wait years for bold ideas to revitalise our communities. We need action and investment in a realistic way forward that drives confidence and growth for regional Victoria. Peter Walsh, Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria and Decentralisation Leader of The Nationals

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• Secure 24 hrs per day • Experienced with infection control processes • Emotional wellbeing and socialisation • Home cooked meals with access to basic essential items We would like the opportunity to offer assistance to all within the community who may require support with placement of loved ones during these difficult times. Traralgon Aged Care will offer 1 month free to all permanent admissions to assist during this time of uncertainty. Large single rooms available Respite care is also available T&C’s Aged Care approval is required Contact Traralgon Aged Care Admissions Coordinator on 0438 984 299 to discuss or visit www.maacg.com.au

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Respect: Lavalla Catholic College’s community liaison John De Souza and artist Ronald Edwards Pepper featured in a video as part of the school’s NAIDOC Week festivities. photograph supplied

NAIDOC Week celebration

LAVALLA Catholic College recently honoured the contributions of Australia’s first people in the celebration of NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Although limited by COVID-19 restrictions, the College was able to celebrate NAIDOC Week in a way that featured the local First Nations community. Each day began with a prayer and information about the theme of the celebration, Always Was, Always Will Be, focusing on appreciation for the many contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made to our nation. All students were then able to watch a prerecorded video of an interview between John De

Souza, Lavalla’s community liaison, and Ronald Edwards Pepper, a long-time friend of the college. In the interview Ronald spoke about his Gunai identity, his work as an artist, and the Gunai Dreaming story of Borun and Tuk. The video also featured a recording of the choral work, Gunai Dreaming, which was composed by Mark Clement Pollard. This choral work is significant because the Lavalla Catholic College Liturgical Choir were granted special permission by the Gunaikurnai elders for the choir to sing in their reclaimed and revived language. Lavalla Catholic College said it was proud to have been able to make our NAIDOC Week celebrations highlight the living culture of the Gunaikurnai people.

Inspired: Alice from Year 2 designed her own NAIDOC Week T shirt using inspiration from the NAIDOC Week poster.

Proud: Shakiah has her grandmother Helen’s clapping sticks that she used to inspire her artwork with her friend Poppy.

Lumen Christi pays respects via Google Meet to give thanks and celebrate our rich history. The children went to school dressed in colours from the Aboriginal flag: red, yellow or black or colours from the Torres Strait Islander flag; blue, green, white or black. The children donated milk to The Gathering Place, a local Aboriginal Co-op that helps local people in need. They also made donations to the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) which helps Indigenous children in need of shelter, clothing or education.

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concert - featuring a star-studded line up of local and international artists and heart-wrenching stories from farmers that Rural Aid has supported through drought, bushfire, food and COVID-19 this year. Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said that while Rural Aid can’t reveal the musicians and celebrities involved yet, Nine has promised a night of toe-tapping fun and stories of farmers who have benefited from Rural Aid’s assistance. “The concert will raise funds to help farmers transition from emergency aid to recovery, to protect Australia’s food supply chain,” Mr Warlters said. “Through all the difficulties 2020 threw at rural Australia, the farming sector has continued to ensure all Australian families have the range and quality of food we expect.

Veteran and Community Grants

PROJECTS supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families may be eligible for funding, with applications for the Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program now open. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the health and wellbeing of the veteran community was an ongoing priority, and the V&CG program was a way of supporting ex-service organisations (ESOs) and partner community organisations in providing local solutions. “Local communities know best what will benefit veterans and their families, whether that is improvements that make community spaces safer and more accessible, equipment that will enable COVIDSafe activities, or assistance to connect online,” he said. “This year we are encouraging applications for practical projects and activities that support safe, accessible environments for veterans and their families to enable

social connection and positive engagement to improve wellbeing.” ESOs and community organisation partners are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for local, community-based projects and activities. A small number of large grants of up to $150,000 are available for projects that deliver wellbeing support services and activities of broad-scale benefit to the veteran community. The 2020-21 grant round has opened online, and follows the successful Veterans’ Health Week where social connection amidst the coronavirus pandemic was the theme and key focus of events. “Social connection is one of the most important aspects of mental health and wellbeing. This year it is more important than ever to remain socially connected with family, friends and our local communities,” Mr Chester said. “These grants will provide opportunities to community organisations to extend the important support they provide to veterans and their families.” Grant applications will close January 29, 2021. For information about how to apply see the Community Grants Hub website: www. communitygrants.gov.au. Assistance with grant application queries is also available by phone: 1800 020 283 or by email: support@ communitygrants.gov.au.

Senior Citizens Christmas party cancelled

THE popular annual Traralgon Lions Club Senior Citizens Christmas party has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus, but rest assured it will be back bigger and better in 2021. The Lions Club has held the Senior Citizens Christmas party every year for the past 45 years and it is extremely disappointing to have to cancel this year’s event.

Lest we forget: Joe Keyter and Tony Maquet at the Moe cenotaph on Remembrance Day.

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The Lions Club would like to wish their senior citizens a happy Christmas and look forward to seeing them all in 2021.

next year at Monash Hall, Yallourn North.

Yes, Prime Minister postponed

THE 1st Moe Scout Group’s Christmas tree sales have rolled around again. The trees will be on sale from Saturday, November 28 at the Scout Hall, Apex Park, Moe. Opening hours are 4pm-6pm (weekdays) and 10am-4pm (Saturday/ Sunday). For more information you can contact 0448 571 660.

DUE to difficulties surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and reopening roadmap, Moartz will be unable to bring life to the planned production of Yes, Prime Minister in 2020. The cast and production team are very keen to present this little gem to you in June

Rosedale RSL garage sale

ROSEDALE RSL garage sale on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 between 9am and 2pm. You can buy books, plants, old things, new things, homemade things, odd bits of wool and other stuff. For more information, contact Kris on 0412 221 651.

DESPITE COVID restrictions on mass attendance at Remembrance Day Services in Victoria, Joe Keyter of Moe, and Tony Maquet of Drouin, represented SAMVOA (South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australasia), Gippsland Branch in paying their respects to the brave and fallen soldiers of WWI and WWII.

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Good Onya Mate

ONE of Australia’s largest rural charities, Rural Aid, is asking all Australians to get ready to host a “Good Onya Mate” gathering on Saturday, November 28 as a message of solidarity to farmers across the country. On this day, the Nine Network will broadcast the Good Onya Mate fundraising

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LIONS Club of Moe are once again seeking nominations for the Moe-Newborough Citizens of the Year Award, presented on Australia Day. There are two categories, one for Australia Day Junior Citizen of the Year for ages between 12 and 21 years and Australia Day Citizen of the Year. All nominations must be for a resident who live in the Moe-Newborough area and have made or be making a valuable contribution to the community in a voluntary capacity. Closing date for the

nominations is December 11. Contact Lion John Kerr 0419 893 186 jmt13kerr@ gmail.com or Lion Kay McShane 5122 1745/0411 483 566, kaymcshane@yahoo. com.au further information or a copy of the nomination form.

Peer support group

DO you care for a loved one? Do you feel like you could do with a little support or advice? Latrobe Community Health Service runs a monthly peer support group for carers like you. Connect with others, ask questions and share advice. You’re not on this journey alone. To find out more about our peer support group and other carer programs at LCHS, call them today. Phone 1800 242 696 and ask to speak with the Carer Programs team.

Antiques and Collectables Fair to be held in 2021 THE 25th annual Gippsland Antiques and Collectables Fair, which was to have been held at Kernot Hall, Morwell on the last weekend in November has reluctantly been cancelled this year because of the current pandemic restrictions. However, the good news is that the event will again be held at Kernot Hall on the last weekend in November 2021.

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St Paul’s engage in NAIDOC Week STUDENTS at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School recently engaged in activities to build their awareness and knowledge of Indigenous Australian culture and history in acknowledgement of NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme was Always Was, Always Will Be, which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. Year 3 students learnt about the values of traditional Indigenous people and also painted their own ‘hands’ to show support for the things that they too can learn from an older culture. The week was a wonderful opportunity for students to listen to and learn from the Indigenous people of the country in which we live and although this education is not limited to NAIDOC Week, it is a great reminder and opportunity to ensure that students understand Australia’s past.

Artistic: St Paul’s Year 3 student Georgia paints ‘hands’ in recognition of NAIDOC Week.

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NAIDOC Week celebrations: Foundation class with their collage Aboriginal flags.

NAIDOC Week celebrations were held across St Mary’s Primary School Newborough to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2020 National NAIDOC Week theme has been developed to shine a focus on the length of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander occupation of Australia. Throughout the week, students discovered the differences between Western seasons and Aboriginal Seasons, decorated Season Trees, investigated famous Indigenous persons, created an Aboriginal collage flag, and explored Indigenous art pieces and Dreamtime stories.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week is important to St Mary’s, as it was a great opportunity to explore the spiritual connection that the Aboriginal people have with the land, as well as to apply the truth lens to Australian history. It allowed students to consider the work Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are doing to ensure Indigenous culture remains strong into the future. Xavier from Grade 4 said: “Celebrating Indigenous culture is important, we need to acknowledge the First Peoples of Australia�. Foundation student Hudson commented: “The Dreamtime stories are interesting, I love the story about Tiddalik�. The week long celebration ended with Grade 2/3 presenting the song The Children Came Back by Briggs and Gurrumul at the school’s weekly online assembly.

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Significance of NAIDOC Week: Vinnie, Brad, Xavier, Hannah, Grace and Dexter with their boomerangs.

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5 look-alike Coles advertisement guitars, 4 Big and small. Phone normal size, 1 bass, 0429 977 323. electric, solid type, all in solid carry cases, electric EYE DOCTORS and single amp. Will not GIPPSLAND separate, $2000 o.n.o. 146 Princes Hwy, Phone 0409 539 359. Traralgon changes ownership and name to VALLEYCARE EYE DOCTORS from 1 December 2020 Eye Surgeons: â—? Antiques and Dr Jillian Whitney, collectables Dr Weng Ng and â—? Old furniture Dr Danielle Ong â—? China continue to â—? Old tools consult here. â—? Retro furniture Phone 5176 4994 â—? Deceased Estates

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URGENTLY needed, 1 or 2 teenagers, to earn a bit of extra cash, helping a pensioner sort/pack boxes. Please call 0423 815 987.

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GUITAR, electric, mettle flake green, hard case, amp. exc. con. $120. Hot Wheels, 67 cars, hot rods, custom, muscle, 18 motorbikes, boxed, 1997-2007 models $200 the lot. Phone 0409 919 954.

Mobility Scooter

Del. 18 wk old Isa Browns and Black Australorp all Most Newsagents act as $28 ea. Del. to your area, Sat. 28 Nov. 0438 832 535.

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Mobile service, sales, auto elec. and air cond. repairs. Scan tool diagnostics Beautify your garden. Bulk quantity available, $25m3. avail. Ph 0408 995 941. Phone 0412 613 443 or BARGAINS galore! Antq. 1800 468 733. wardrobe $200. 2x antq. lnge/ suites. Lge guilt mirror $120. Vintage chaise/dble bed. Antq. cabinets, various Monarch, as new, shade and more. 0423 815 987. roof, shopping bag and spare new tyre $3000. Ph 0455 280 113.

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Notice is hereby given that the A.G.M. of the Lady Members will be held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday, 9th December 2020 commencing at 1.30pm Ladies wishing to bring forward notices of motion for inclusion on the Agenda should submit these to the Secretary by 6pm on Sunday, 6th December 2020. Also be notified that the election of Office Bearers and committee will be conducted in accordance with the rules. (Nomination forms are now available)

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Gippsland Guitar School, all ages, 8-80, beginners to advanced, banjo and ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

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Please check your ad on the first day and bring any errors to the attention of the Classifieds Department immediately. The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors. We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors beyond the first day if you fail to bring it to our attention. No allowances can be made for errors not materially affecting the effectiveness of the ad. Position cannot will not be guaranteed. All claims for adjustment of credit must be made within seven days after billing date. We reserve the right to revise or restrict any ad we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary to conform to the policy of this newspaper. In the event an ad is omitted from publication, we assume no liability for such omission.

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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.

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.

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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 stafffff - 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

Specialising in commercial, residential work, over 30 years experience. For prompt and reliable service to all the Gippsland region phone Joe 0421 374 463.

LAWNS MOWED

From $25. Pruning, weed spraying, mulching. Friendly reliable service. Rowan 0423 082 916.

Need a Plumber?

Small jobs, hot water, toilets, taps, roofing. Over 20 yrs exp. 0437 759 224.

Painting/Maintenance

No Fuss Painting & Maintenance for all your painting and maintenance. Call for a free quote 0468 999 232.

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Fire breaks. Busy Acres Contracting phone 0428 186 516.

Solar Panel Cleaning

Do you have build up of dirt, coal or lichen on your solar panels? Ensure your solar panels are working efficiently, call Mick 0402 077 605.

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Mowing service for vacant house blocks. Latrobe Valley area. Insured. Daryl 0407 607 630.

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 5136 5700. Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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Casual Required to work nights and weekends. Must have a Certificate III, with a sound knowledge of all aspects in a commercial kitchen. Award rate applies. Bring resume in: Morwell RSL, 52 Elgin St, Morwell Or email: enquiries@ morwellrslcom.au

OWNER DRIVERS We are a privately-owned Transport Company based in Traralgon who are looking for Owner Drivers to join our team. We are looking for suitable (age/appearance) Transit vans. We are looking for contractors to service the Moe / Morwell and other areas throughout Gippsland. The successful contractors would already be set up as a registered company with appropriate insurances for yourself and your vehicle. You will need: â—? Flexibility in your work hours when required â—? Good communication and presentation skills If you are interested, please contact us on 0419 569 433

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Kennedy Haulage is a family owned Quarrying business in the Gippsland area. We are currently seeking a full time Quarry Manager. We are looking for an individual with high level of computing, reading and writing skills who displays honesty integrity, fairness and a positive attitude with the ability to lead and work well in a team environment. You will have overall accountability for all aspects of operations from drill, blast and haulage activities, through crushing and screening to stockpiling, sales, logistics and maintenance. The role will include, but not limited to, the following key responsibilities: â—? Must have minimum 5 years Quarry/Mining experience as a Manger â—? Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team environment to deliver productivity and cost improvement â—? Must possess mechanical knowledge of plant and equipment, operating experience with mobile plant and hold heavy machinery tickets â—? Exceptional communication, computer and written skills along with problem solving and attention to detail â—? Demonstrated track record in leading and driving a positive safety culture â—? Devise and implement safe work procedures, standard and risk management protocols along with strong knowledge of OHS systems to ensure that risks have been properly assessed â—? Actively participate in our WHSMS-E System The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, provide copies of relevant qualifications, driver's licence and 3 referees. Please email resume to: keran@kennedyhaulage.com.au Applications close: Friday 27th November 2020

The Moe Racing Club is currently searching for people to work in the following areas: Bar, Gaming, Wagering, Bistro and Functions If you have a strong work ethic, can hold a good conversation, have a happy disposition and personality then you are perfect for this industry and I invite you to apply. We are more than willing to train people who have the right attitude for hospitality, so experience is not necessary, but is desirable. Applications should be addressed to Shane Berry and emailed to: s.berry@moeracingclub.com.au

Eureka Garages & Sheds, Traralgon

BOARDING HOUSE SUPERVISOR

â—? Casual staff to assist during Term time working short blocks of time, be this lunch-time duties (12-2pm), afternoon prep time (4-6pm), gym, supper, bedtime (7-10:30pm) Mondays to Thursdays.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are required, along with a commitment to child safety and a genuine care and understanding of young people living away from home. Prior experience in working with young people is advantageous.

Gippsland's leading supplier of Garages and Steel structures have a vacancy available for a competent young person with a positive attitude and willing to work hard as part of a winning sales and distribution team at the above. The successful applicant will need to provide attention to detail, have good communication skills and enjoy dealing with customers and staff. Have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and show initiative. Be well groomed, well presented and show a positive attitude. Other duties will include cutting steel, heavy lifting, yard duties and shed deliveries. Please forward resumes to: traralgon@eureka garages.com.au or 188 Argyle Street Traralgon Call Jason 5174 5311

A number of opportunities exist for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join Blackwood House, Gippsland Grammar’s residential Boarding House based in Sale. The fixed-term and casual employment opportunities that commence Term 1 of 2021 include:

â—? Casual weekend Supervisors to work alternate weekends during Term time, Friday afternoon through to Monday morning (includes sleepover)

Casual Junior Sales Position

Applications close: Monday, 30 November 2020.

Ramsay's Hairdressing in Traralgon are seeking a fully qualified Hairdresser to join their team on a full time/casual basis. We are looking for a Hairdresser with: â—? Good communication skills â—? Excellent customer service â—? Reliable and friendly team player No evenings or Saturday afternoons. Apply with resume to: markramsay@ live.com.au

CASUAL HOSPITALITY STAFF

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An exciting career opportunity currently exists for two (2) driven and innovative individuals in the newly created roles of People & Culture Manager and People & Culture Senior Partner at Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH). Created as a result of a major restructure within the P&C Section and reporting directly to the General Manager People & Culture, the People & Culture Manager and People & Culture Senior Partner will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic workforce approach to promote a positive culture, employee engagement and ensuring LRH achieves its strategic, organisational and service delivery goals. The two senior People and Culture positions will suit: � A confident leader with a proven record of achievement in a change environment. � An experienced HR professional with strong industrial/employee relations, organisational development and staff wellbeing skills. � A good communicator, experienced in stakeholder management and workforce engagement. � A motivated change agent who can deliver innovative and contemporary human resources strategies. The successful candidates will be professional, highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals with the right knowledge, competencies and experience. They must have the ability to add true value in a dynamic working environment and directly assist LRH in its quest for innovative and industry leading initiatives and results. We are seeking ‘can-do’ people who are passionate about people and culture practices and the healthcare industry. For further information about the exciting opportunities we have available, please contact Mark Jarred, General Manager, People & Culture on (03) 5173 8540. To apply for this position or to view the Position Description, please visit the careers page on our website www.lrh.com.au. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check. Applications close: Thursday 3 December 2020. GP1617535

We are seeking an Asset Engineer (Pressure Parts) Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Superintendent, you as an Asset Engineer, will provide detailed engineering support to AGL’s Loy Yang Power Station. Drawing on your knowledge of Heavy Industrial pressure equipment, such as boilers and piping, the key focus of your role is to perform asset management activities designed to improve efficiencies and minimise environmental impacts through the delivery of a business oriented service to key stakeholders. We are looking for talented people who have: � An Engineering Degree coupled with relevant Heavy Industrial Engineering experience in the management of high value power generation assets � Excellent engineering technical skills in the area of high temperature pressure equipment, NDT selection and inspection scope development � A detailed knowledge of standards relating to pressure equipment, including inspection and fitness for service assessment � Proven technical expertise in engineering specialisations relevant to thermal power generation If this sounds like you, apply now! At AGL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, so we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTQ+) people. Applications are to be submitted online at agl.com.au/careers (job number R-0007052) If you have any queries, please email Shane Ambrosini, sambrosini@agl.com.au.

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Addison Real Estate is seeking a well presented and self motivated person to help manage a highly organised portfolio of quality properties. You will be supported by management and an experienced Property Manager as well as the latest systems and procedures whilst enjoying our excellent work environment. A current Agents Representative Certificate is a pre requisite and experience in the industry will be looked upon favourably. Submit your resume along with covering letter to: The Manager matt@addisonrealestate.com.au

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Harvey Norman, one of Australia’s largest retailers, is seeking Delivery Contractors, to deliver bedroom furniture. Applicants must have: � Own truck and a current MR Truck Licence � Knowledge of local and surrounding areas � Neat and tidy appearance/paperwork If you have a mature attitude, good communication skills, work well under pressure and have a hands-on approach, please contact Kaye Scammell kaye.scammell@au.harveynorman.com

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation is seeking tenders for the Provision of Cleaning Services of the following Gippsland premises for a period of 36 months: Sale, Victoria, 2 Stead Street, 111 and 117 Foster Street, 104 Raymond Street and 373 Raglan Street. Morwell, Victoria, 15-17 Collins Street, 19b Hazelwood Road, 72 Latrobe Road, 158 Mary Street and 5 Buckley Street. Mandatory site inspections required for all sites. Tenders may be submitted for one or all sites. For enquiries or to obtain the tender document contact: Andrew Dimarco Projects Manager Ph 0407 822 925 or a.dimarco@ramahyuck.org Tenderers must comply with the tender guidelines and submit a tender by COB 11 December 2020.

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We are a leading window manufacturer in regional Victoria. Due to the continued strong growth of our company, positions now exist for the right people in the above sectors of our company. An ideal sea change opportunity exists right now, surrounded by the Gippsland Lakes, with long term career opportunities and job security. In order to be successful, you must have the appropriate Aluminum Window and Door manufacturing experience. These roles include: â—? Fabrication and assembly of windows and doors â—? The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a small team â—? Being responsible for quality, ie: checking and taking measurements, inspecting materials, troubleshooting and following QA â—? Aluminium profile selection and size checking â—? Ability to problem solve using a "can do" attitude â—? Perform daily tasks in line with factory objectives â—? Display a focus towards quality workmanship â—? Strong technical skills with a high level of attention to detail â—? For dispatch, a truck licence is essential Main Factory located in Bairnsdale. You will be reporting directly to the Commercial, Domestic and Dispatch Supervisors. A Relocation package along with excellent wage rates may be available to the right applicant. Enquiries and applications should be emailed to: accounts@dynamicwindows.com.au

FULL TIME HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC/FITTER Sure Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd, is a Civil Construction Company based in Warragul. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter to join our team who enjoys a challenge, working in a small team and on a variety of equipment. The successful applicant would be required to carry out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on earthmoving equipment, trucks and small plant and have the following qualifications and experience: � Certificate 3 in heavy diesel or equivalent � Go-getter attitude � Professional approach � Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines � Time management and organisational skills � Excellent attention to detail � Manual drivers’ licence / HR preferable � Forklift licence preferable � Ability to problem solve with both electrical and hydraulic systems. � Ability to read schematics � Welding and fabrication experience � Clear written and verbal communication skills including completing all required paperwork accurately and effectively Applications close on 4th December 2020 and should be emailed to info@sureconstructions.com.au. Please contact Dan 0408 552 384 for more information.

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Gippsland Grammar is an Anglican, co-educational, boarding school that caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12. In this high-profile role covering three campuses, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the School’s thriving music and performing arts program. You will be an experienced teacher who will work collaboratively with our energetic team of classroom and instrumental staff and will hold degree level qualifications (with a major in music) and have a proven ability to inspire, connect and engage through music. Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers is essential. Visit our website to find out more. Applications close Tuesday 24 November 2020

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OLYMPIC Champion, full van, 17ft, '05, full annexe, solar panels, diesel heater, 2 sgle beds, toilet, many extras, genuine reason for selling, v.g.c. $23,500 o.n.o. Ph 0433 889 971. ON-SITE Lakes Entrance fully SC cabin w/bathroom on Esplanade, sleeps 5, large outdoor covered deck, small friendly park, pool, walk to main street. WIWO $26,500. Phone Steve 0448 837 505.

Auto, 70,000kms, new tyres, reg. until May, leather trim, tinted windows, full service history, local car, one owner, and kayak, base model, ABM-263, $ 2 1 , 5 0 0 . 7x4 high wall, new, never POPTOP, 1996, Roadstar fridge, house Phone 0428 514 012. used, reg'd $4600 o.n.o. 3-way Ph 5166 7201 extension 1. battery, island bed, TV, m/wave, full oven, rev. 4WD cycle air, roll-out awning, JAYCO 25ft, Heritage, 11 months reg. g.c. $9500 2005, suit long term living/ o.n.o. 0407 886 171. touring/on-site, features incl. solar, swr, toilet, a/c, 2004 model, no reg. or w/machine, TV, annexe VISCOUNT Supreme 20ft, 6 berth, full annexe, hot roadworthy, $2500, vin. $30,000. 0427 801 477. water service, full stove, no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027. fully serviced, spare Phone 0455 333 254. wheel. v.g.c., very clean. $11,500. Ph. 5134 1205. Caravans

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BYL, Maaike Neeltje. 26/9/1924 - 15/11/2020. Loving wife of Len (dec.). Loved mother of Nel and Len. Mother-in-law of Marie. Oma to Darren, Shane, Nelinda, Cheryl and Ryan and their families. Forever In Our Hearts

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DAVIS, Rohan. Roh, I will sadly miss you being part of my life. Since we were young we always looked out for each other. Having much in common, we shared many adventures and a house. I will miss our in-depth scientific conversations, our mutual eye for detail and laughing together at our favourite shows. It has been a tough journey, you were so brave, I'm so glad I could be there for you. Be at peace, your loving sister Janine (Nin).

DAVIS, Rohan John. Loved brother of Anne, loving uncle to Joshua, Joel and Alice, Rebecca and Logan, Jacob and Emily. Great-uncle to Mirah and Nathan. Rohan was a true gentleman, a kind man always lending a hand when needed. He was adventurous and loved the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by all our family. Lots of love, from your big, little sister Anne and family XO.

DAVIS, Rohan John. Loved and respected beautiful nephew and cousin of Rob and Mollie, Adam and Lindy and family, Kelly, Nick and boys, Cathryn, Jason and family, Aunty Nancy, Uncle Howard and family, and Uncle Peter. We've travelled with you, enjoyed the challenge, explored the ocean, what a privilege to have you as family. Love you Buddy, looking forward to seeing you again in the next journey of life in health. Forever more, lovingly remembered. In God's care.

DAVIS, Rohan. To our friend and camping/ volleyball mate. 'Cousin' Roh, you will be missed, as will that cheeky grin. An empty chair at the campfire and a little less dark chocolate and good Scotch too. Our love and deepest sympathies to Helen Janine and family on this sad loss. Col, Mary, Phil, Mary, Stef, Meg, Steve, Rob, Jorita, Nicola, John, and families.

new stone guard, all usual features, $12,000. Phone BYL, Maaike Neeltje. 0419 512 296. We hold you close in our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we DOMPIETRO, Francesco. Passed away peacefully meet again. surrounded by his loving Len and Marie. family on Sunday, 15 November 2020. Aged 84 years COLBERT, Frances Isobel. Loved and loving husband WOODSIDE, on-site van 14/8/1929 - 17/11/2020. and annexe, central loc., Nan, you were so of Libera (dec.). Much large back area with bush courageous until the very loved father and fatherviews, annual rates $2100, end. You can now rest in-law of Gino and Alison 2 b.r. and kitchen, $17,000 peacefully, reunited with and Peter and Yvette, and precious Nonno of Nathan o.n.o. Ph 0421 951 252. your eldest son Gary and and Hanna, Francesca your daughter Heather. and Troy, Mathew and You were such a Kianna, Mikey and Morgan, Marine generous person, a trait Kristian and Alexandra. that was endearing to all who knew you. We will Rest peacefully Frank and always in our hearts miss the chats about politics and the Australian cricket team. Love always, 3m front steer, 30 Zong- Sandra and Steve XX. shen OB not running, with EAGLE, Ivan Reginald. trailer, both reg'd, some Of Granite Rock, formerly extras $600. 5174 9272. of Willow Grove. DAVIS, Rohan. My very special and only Dear companion and son, our hearts are husband of Barb. Devoted breaking, you fought long dad of Wayne and Paul. and hard to stay with us, Proud Pop of Nathan and the struggle was too Travis. Father-in-law to much, so at this time of Sarah. parting, we entrust you in Ivan died at home, God's keeping and care. surrounded by his loved We will miss you terribly, ones on 12/11/2020, aged your slow smile, your 89 years. quiet assurance, your love A special thanks to the and protectiveness to our Bairnsdale District Nurses. family. A much loved and PRIVATE FUNERAL loving son, brother, uncle Stephen Baggs and friend to all. Thank Funeral Directors God for the blessing of Bairnsdale 5153 2150 having you in our lives for 53 years. Your adventurous spirit, Includes Fabdock, tender your many escapades, EAGLE, Ivan. (Achilles), Paynesville berth your love of nature and Late of Granite Rock and avail, tender trailer. Will life. Remembered and Willow Grove. Great consider caravan as part love always. Forever in friend of Rob and Bev payment, $110,000 neg. our hearts. Rest in peace. Needham. Ph. 0419 374 526. Love Mum. Rest In Peace

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FYFFE (James), Wendy Anne. 22/4/1943 - 14/11/2020. Our beautiful mum has been taken from us far too soon. Your love, cheek, crazy antics, compassion, empathy, and most of all just being you . . . mum this is just too painful. Much loved wife of Brian Fyffe (dec.). Loved daughter of Stanley and Molly (both dec.), sister to Elaine and Lance, Shirley and Bernie, Rob and Julie, Pete and Kaye, Philip, and Leticia. Loved to the moon and back by her 5 children, Veronica and Dan, Judy and Simon, Clare and Trevor, Jim and Josephine, and Joe. Treasured nan-nan to Marty and Krysten, Crystal and Susan, Terry and Michelle, Stacey Maree, Charlotte, Tim and Aoy, Wendy and Brad, Michael and Sophia, Jacko and Patty, Russell and Bec, Jimmy and Eloise, Gabbie and Toby, Jessica Maree, Stephie and Ruka, Isabell and Alice. Great-nan to Mikayla and Tyler, Jasmine and William, Marcus, Matthew and Benjamin, Saranya and Freyer, Mia Maree, Max and Eve, and little Elijah. In rock and roll Heaven with the best of them GRIGARIUS (Kops), Jeanine. Passed away peacefully at Narracan Gardens Aged Care Newborough on 16 November 2020. Aged 89 years Dearly loved wife of Peter. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharon, Peter and Carol, Patricia and David, Michael (dec.), Gregory and Karen, Julie-Anne and Rick (dec.), and Anthony (dec.). Adored grandma of Michelle and Dave, Aimee and Dan, Andrew and Nicole, Travis and Alichia, Megan, and Sophie. Great-Grandma of Olivia, Harrison, Alannah, Maddison, Layla, Savannah, Zoe, and Ari. GRIGARIUS, Jeanine. Passed away peacefully on 16/11/2020. Our amazing Mum, Grandma and adored great-Grandma, you are incredibly special to us all and we will treasure the beautiful memories we have of you. You will forever be in our hearts. We will always love you. Gus and Carol, Michelle and Dave, Andrew and Nicole, Travis and Alicia, Taya, Olivia, Harrison, Alannah, Savannah, Maddison and Layla XXX. Rest Peacefully JOHNSON, David (Dave). Passed away peacefully at home 12 November 2020. Loved and loving brother-in-law and friend of Mike and Dianne. Loved uncle of Duane and Melissa, Sean, Narelle and Tristan and families. "See you down the track" KEAT, Owen. Deepest sympathy to Eileen and family. A dear friend for many years, sadly missed by the Lacey family. Veronica and Rod Barfoot.

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MARSHALL, Ralph. Born 28/9/1948. Passed away suddenly at the Epworth Hospital Richmond. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Helen. Much loved father of baby Marshall (dec.), Glenn (dec.), Graeme, Debbie and Hayley. Loved father-in-law of Wayne and Steve, fond friend of Walter. Much loved and adored poppy of Jaxon, Balin, Logan, and Flynn and Mikayla. Forever in our hearts Words cannot express how much we will all miss you; we all loved you so much. My adored husband, I don't know what I am going to do without you. My heart is broken. You were the love of my life and always will be. You cared very deeply for your family and you were a wonderful husband, father and poppy. The passion you had for nature, the bush and growing beautiful vegetables will live on with your family. Although I am devastated at losing you, I feel you are now resting and re-united with our baby sons (baby Marshall and Glenn). Rest in peace my darling Ralph, until we meet again. Your loving and devoted wife Helen XX.

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MARSHALL, Ralph. Dear Dad, I am heartbroken at losing you, but I will always be your little girl. I am so grateful for the life you gave us growing up; fun, adventure, laughter and encouragement. I will never forget the pleasure on your face seeing Flynn and Mikayla eating straight from your veggie garden while we sat together under your grapevines. We couldn't have asked for a better father-in-law with many hunting and bush memories and a more adoring poppy bringing us fresh veggies, watching us play sport and playing in your back yard, and feeding the fish. Your deer hunting will live on in Steve, your fishing will live on in Flynn and crayfishing and fiery attitude will live on in Mikayla (Sissy). We love you dad and poppy. Forever hunting, fishing and in your veggie garden. Go Bombers Love Hayley, Steve, Flynn and Mikayla XOXO MARSHALL, Ralph Graeme. Passed away peacefully on 14/11/2020. Dearly loved son of Lil and Ralph (both dec.). Much loved and cherished brother and brother-in-law of Kaye and Gary. Adored uncle and great-uncle of Brendan, Leanne, Maddie and Xavier, Darren (dec.), Bailey and Jordan. My adored big brother, my protector, our hearts are broken. Another link in our family chain has gone. We will cherish our memories of you forever. Rest in peace Ralph, till we meet again in Heaven XXX

MARSHALL, Ralph. Loved brother-in-law to Faye, fond friend and mate to Rick. Loved and respected uncle to Kane and Jacob. A yarn, a laugh, with a beer or two, That's the way we will remember you. R.I.P. Ralph Love Faye, Rick, Kane, Jacob and families. MARSHALL, Ralph. Passed away 14/11/2020. Our hearts are broken, it happened too quick, you may not have got home Ralph but home came to you, surrounded by all your loving family. Out of pain now, your loving sister Linda, brother-in-law Ady; Brad, Leanne and Brett, Damian and Skye, Layla, Marley, Reegan and Blayne XXX. R.I.P. MARSHALL, Ralph. Left suddenly. Best mate and very good friend to Judy and Red. I did not have time to say goodbye but will remember with fondness the cold beer and talks under the grape vine, the fishing, rabbitting and woodcutting expeditions. We didn't have much money but we had a lot of fun. MARSHALL, Ralph. Our deepest sympathy to Helen and family, Linda, Adrian, Casey and family, Kaye, Gary, Deane and family. Ralph will always be remembered, thinking of you all. Lance and Luisa Oates and Dianna Anderson.

MATHESON, Gwen. Aged 79 years Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 17/11/2020. Our beloved aunty to Susan, John, Jennie and sister-in-law Gwen Matheson, and loved sister of her deceased LEST WE FORGET brother Bruce Matheson. Sleeping Peacefully The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 19 November, 2020 — Page 29

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RAUSCHDORF, Hilde. Passed away peacefully on 14 Nov. 2020. Dearly loved wife of Hans. Much loved mother of Peta and Ken. Mother-in-law to Christine. Loving Oma to Ryan and Bianca, and Elizabeth. GreatGrandmother to Emily. "Wen du gehst, dann geht nur ein Teil von dir. Im Herzen wirst du immer bei uns sein". Private Cremation JULIE HARWOOD FUNERALS julieharwoodfunerals.com.au 0405 669 532

RAUSCHDORF (Drossman), Hildegard. 12/2/1938 - 14/11/2020. Loved mother of Ken and Christine. Adored Grandmother of Daniel and Elizabeth. Treasured memories of happy times. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. ROBERTSON, Ryan James. 30/11/1987 - 14/11/2020. With our deepest sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Ryan. Our hearts break, but our memories of our beloved Ryan will be cherished forever. Not lost but gone before Peter and Kerrie, Angie, Shane and Tanya, Justin and Meghan. A Private Funeral will be held Details will follow for a public celebration of Ryan's life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nature Glenelg Trust to support an environmental project in Ryan's memory would be greatly appreciated: www.natureglenelg. org.au/donate or by calling Toni Haywood on 0438 268 114.

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CORNFORD, Dorothy (Dot). On behalf of Bill, Suzy, Mary and their families we would like to thank everyone who has supported us with your thoughtfulness and gifts of kindness, which has brought us much comfort during this difficult time. Thank you to Toni and all the staff at Mitchell House who gave mum such loving care throughout her stay. Thank you also to Dr Ian Webb for your care and attention in helping mum achieve the 'ripe' old age of 99 years. MOE-MORWELL-TRRALGON Our appreciation to MOE 5126 1111 Fr Soloman and John Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Galbraith (LV Funeral Services) for making mum's farewell so special and memorable. Please MATHESON. accept this as our Due to the COVID19 personal thank you and restrictions the Funeral may God bless you all. Service for Gwenda Matheson will be a Private Funeral, by invitation only. DYE, Ian Wesley George. A Service to celebrate Lois, Zane, Dale and Gwenda's life will be live families would like to streamed from St Mary's thank everyone for their Anglican Church Morwell prayers, flowers, cards MONDAY (23 November and messages during 2020) commencing at Ian's illness and after he passed. 10.30am. Thanks to Dr Tolu, Dr Please visit: Michael Lam and Dr Raj latrobevalley Hegde for their treatment funerals.com.au of Ian. Special thanks to go to funeral notices and Assoc. Prof. Cliff Choong click on Gwenda's notice who was with Ian through for further instructions. his whole journey. Extra special thanks to the wonderful nurses from MOE-MORWELL-TRRALGON Palliative Care for their professionalism and MOE 5126 1111 Place your tribute on compassion and their latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au kindness to Lois. We would also like to thank Canon Jeff Richardson for In Memoriam his visit and an inspiring Funeral Service.

WASIUKIEWICZ, Maria. 16/12/1922 - 11/11/2020. Loved mother of Helena and Bill. Babcia of Sharon and Sam, David and Vun, Paul and Dana, Simone and Anthony. Great Babcia of Ashlee, Jim, Kayla, Sophie, Sebastian and Savannah. Remembered and loved by Jacky, Peter and Sam. We may no longer see you, hold you, touch or KOWALINSKI, Vera. talk to you, but you will Thank you for your always live forever in our CARGILL, David. Dad, on this day you grew messages, prayers, cards hearts. your Angel wings, not a and flowers on the loss of precious Mum. day goes by that we don't our wish you were still here Thanks to everyone at Funerals Mitchell House who cared with us. I know you are not in any more pain. for Mum with such I wish there were stairs compassion and grace, way up to Heaven so we we will never forget DOMPIETRO. can have one last hug and the kindness shown to Requiem Mass for the a drink. I know you will be our family. Thank you Fr repose of the soul of always in our hearts. We Solomon at Sacred Heart Mr Francesco Dompietro will have a drink for you and LVFS for a beautiful service. Our heartfelt will be offered at today. gratitude to family and St Michael's Catholic Love you to the friends who attended and Church, Church Street moon and back helped us through the Traralgon on TUESDAY Loving wife Elaine, most difficult of days. (24 November 2020) daughter Tanya, grandat 1.30 pm. For with your love children Jayden, Jessica, we were so blessed At the conclusion of Mass Zack, Conner and Josh For all those many years the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, and great-granddaugher Sofia and Chad. Alayah. Gippsland Memorial Park. The Mass will also be live streamed, please see our website for details. CORIN, Russell. Ten long years Russell, MOE-MORWELL-TRRALGON and our hearts are still TRARALGON 5174 2258 broken. Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au All our lives we will miss you as the years come and go. In our hearts you will live forever because FYFFE. we love you. The Funeral of Mrs Wendy Loved son of Wilma and Anne Fyffe will arrive at Graeme (dec.). the Yarram L a w n Loved brother of Rodney, Cemetery for a Service sister-in-law Jodie, Uncle commencing at 11am on of Haylie, Jess and Jaxon. FRIDAY (27 November 2020). GIBSON-WILLIAMSON (Ruane), Bernadette. 1963 - 1999. We love you and we miss you Bernie. Mum XXO. Page 30 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 19 November, 2020

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Gillam impresses TIMBERSPORTS

VIRTUAL or not, Toongabbie resident Glen Gillam was ecstatic to place foot on the podium in the STIHL Timbersports Australian Championship at the weekend. With the competition held virtually at four locations across the country, Gillam only found out where he placed while watching the as-live airing on Facebook with the rest of the world on Sunday. The 38-year-old’s day started well in the six-discipline, three-round knockout format. He placed third in the Underhand Chop, fifth in the Stocksaw and second in the Standing Block Chop to sit tied for third place on the overall ladder at the halfway point. In round two Gillam jumped up to first on the overall ladder with a 15.40 second time in the Single Buck Saw to claim maximum points. But he finished sixth in the Springboard Saw and dropped to third ahead of the final round and the triple points Hotsaw. With the virtual nature of this year’s championship meaning all times were kept secret until the telecast, the athletes were unaware of the ladder. Usually in the Hotsaw competitors know how many points they need to take the lead or claim victory, meaning they either go for glory with a fast cut, or play it safe and steady to secure the points. Athletes at each of the four locations competed in order of their personal best times for each discipline; this meant Gillam was up first and set a time of 7.30 seconds to cut the required three discs of the 46cm log, 0.47 seconds shy of

Podium finish: Toongabbie’s Glen Gillam took bronze at the STIHL Timbersports Australian Championships.

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his personal best. World champion Brayden Meyer from Broadford was up next and set a new personal best of 5.80seconds. Doncaster’s Laurence O’Toole went last and despite not knowing what time he needed, he knew Meyer’s time was quick. The pressure seemingly got to the usually cool O’Toole and he failed to start his saw on the first attempt, after resetting the starting cord, he completed his cut in 26.59 seconds and placed fifth. Meyer’s time was enough to seal with first place and gave him the points he needed to claim victory and the STIHL Timbersports Australian Championship. Gillam held on for third in the discipline and third on the overall ladder to claim his first podium on home soil after finishing fourth for the last three consecutive years.

IN BRIEF Olympians hosting Go Girls program

SOCCER: Traralgon Olympians are hosting the Go Girls program. The program is designed for 11-14 year-old girls to experience, learn and practice soccer in an inclusive, fun-based, all girl environment. There is one session left for the season tomorrow at Harold Preston Reserve from 5pm. Program leader Belinda Hua said the emphasis of the program was about having a good time. “It is a social, non-competitive football program,” she said. “No boots required, just runners and comfortable clothes to move around in.” Cost is $5 per session. For more information or to book your place contact Belinda via email at traralgon.olympians. jnrs@gmail.com

Gippsland FC’s call out for players

SOCCER: Gippsland FC is on the lookout for talented and dedicated players to represent the club in their Boys National Premier League and Metro squads for 2021. The club is seeking registrations of interest to attend the trials for the Boys NPL squads which includes Under 14, 15,16 and 17 age groups. Gippsland FC is also seeking registrations of interest to attend trials for a proposed Girls Under-14 and Under-17 squads as well as a Boys Under-13 squad that will play in Football Victoria’s Metropolitan Leagues. Boys and girls born between 2004-2008 are invited to register for the upcoming trials. Trial dates are yet to be confirmed by Football Victoria and will be subject to COVID related restrictions, but are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Players can register for the trials via the club website www. gippslandfc.com or within the player registration article on the club’s Facebook page. The club is also looking to add to its coaching

roster. Gippsland FC is seeking experienced coaches for its Girls Under-14 and Under-17 teams as well as the Boys Under-13 team. Interested coaches are encouraged to apply via email to admin@ gippslandfc.com or by calling Lee Dastey on 0402 861 887.

Faltum’s Stars are flying high

CRICKET: Nicole Faltum’s Melbourne Stars are flying high in the Women’s Big Bash League competition. The Stars occupy top spot through eleven matches, having earned 17 points three clear of nearest rivals Brisbane Heat. The Newborough export has been an ever-present through the campaign and her work with the gloves has been impressive. Faltum, a wicketkeeper-batter, has taken six catches and made a stumping. With the Stars top-order headed by Meg Lanning, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez and Natalie Sciver in blistering form, Faltum has only been required to bat three times, with a top score of 18 from 13 deliveries coming in the six-run win against the Perth Scorchers on Tuesday.

Slow start for Siddle’s Tigers

CRICKET: Morwell export Peter Siddle is still chasing a first win in Tasmania colours. Siddle has started the Sheffield Shield season in good form, particularly with the willow, but his Tigers sit in fourth spot without a win to their names through four matches. The former Latrobe cricketer has made 139 runs at an average of 46.33, highlighted by a top score of 46 against NSW last week. He also produced his best bowling figures for Tasmania in that clash, taking 3/17. Siddle, who played 67 Tests for Australia until his international retirement on Boxing Day 2019, has taken 12 wickets at 33.42 this season.

Successful start to season LITTLE ATHLETICS

All smiles: Moe Little Athletics Centre president Rob Birks with Fred and Ray, the recipients of a generous donation to sponsor two new athletes. photograph supplied

AFTER a first week washout, Moe Little Athletics Centre had a successful start to the season, with four meets run under COVIDSafe protocols. Despite the extra hand hygiene and social distancing, we’ve seen more than 100 athletes have a great time competing across all track and field events. Already this season, they have seen seven centre records set by Jackson Shields, Emily Birks, Elly Fleming (two) and Cassie Farley (three). Cassie first broke the Under-12 girls 1500m record by a massive 23 seconds. The following week, she broke the Under-12 girls

400m record, set previously in 1972. In week four, Cassie made it a clean sweep of the distance records, breaking the 800m record which was also set in 1972. Her times in both the 800m and 1500m are the fastest ever run by a female athlete of any age at Moe Little Athletics Centre. Lachlan Rosato also came very close to beating a 400m record from 1971. Apart from the centre records and plenty of fun, we’ve also seen great efforts, personal best performances and some great sportsmanship. Moe this year received a generous offer from an anonymous resident to sponsor two athletes to join the club.

The club approached one of the local primary schools, South Street, to help select two deserving athletes who have an interest in the sport but have never joined before. Moe Little Athletics is delighted to welcome Fred and Ray. Many thanks to our local sponsor. If anyone else would like to do this please contact moe@lavic.com.au or Julie on 0419 002 605. The Little Athletics season runs through to February, and there is plenty of time to join in. You are welcome to come for a free two-week trial and registrations are through the LAVic website. Moe Little Athletics runs at Joe Carmody Track,Newborough on Saturdays from 8.45am.

SCOREBOARD ATHLETICS GIPPSLAND ATHLETICS CLUB

Results for round 5 of the track and field season,Tuesday, November 10. 200M. Women: U/18 – E Hart 34.41; Open – S Lewis 29.43 Men: U/18 – A Saltmarsh-Milne 26.24; U/20 – A Ferguson 25.66, H Couacaud 27.07; Open – B Cake 37.47; Masters – S Van Baalen 32.50, Colin Hart 33.12, I Twite 40.49. DISCUS. Women: U/18 – E Hart 10.45; Open – S Lewis 11.69, Masters – Fiona Saltmarsh 17.05 Men: U/18 – A SaltmarshMilne 29.08; Open – B Cake 24.62; Masters – C Ginders 31.39, S Van Baalen 30.44, I Twite 20.25, C Hart 14.32 1500M. Women: U/18 – E Hart 5:58.27. Men: U/20 – H Couacaud 5:52.22, A Ferguson 6:44.05; Open – B Cake 5:25.91; Masters – I Twite 6:10.80, C Hart 6:29.91 SHOT PUT. Women: Masters – F Saltmarsh 7.70 Men: U/18 – A SaltmarshMilne 9.27; Open – B Cake 7.61; Masters – S Van Baalen 10.58, C Ginders 10.32. 100M. Women: U/18 – E Hart 16.84; Open – S Lewis 14.82. Men: U/18 – A SaltmarshMilne 13.32; Masters – S Van Baalen 15.49, C Hart 16.16.

GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH

Stroke - Championship – round 1, Saturday, November 14. A grade: P Kearns (16) 87 71 on c/b. B grade: A Auld (19) 89 70. C grade: Rabel (25) 97 72. D grade: C Gilfillan (31) 100 69. Scratch T O’Reilly 80. DTL: D Byers, M Brereton 71; Mamun, R Sands 72; T O’Reilly, B Cleland 73; A Quinn, S Sanders, S Caldwell 74; N Lugton 75 on c/b. NTP: 3rd T O’Reilly, 5th R Welsh, 12th I Heppleston, 14th B Barnes. Birdies 3rd M T O’Reilly, 12th B Mathieson. Stroke - Star medal & Women’s championship – round 2,Tuesday, November 14. Day winner: L Brent (27) 96 69. Star medal: L Brent (27) 96 69. Scratch: M Dear (17) 91. DTL: M McConviille (28) 101 73. NTP: 3rd M McQuillen, 5th S Turner, 12th M McQuillen, 14th S Turner. MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday, November 12. A grade: D Woodall (7) 39pts on c/b. B grade: J Hughes (20) 39pts. DTL: R Matthews 38pts; M Payne, T Traill 37pts. Birdies: 4th C Williams; 6th C Williams, T Whitelaw; 16th M Payne, S Evans, R Matthews. Stroke, Saturday, November 14. A grade: M Payne (9) 70. B grade: G Shandley (15) 67. C grade: D Taylor (23) 69. DTL: J Hughes, Josh Taylor 69; R Kratzat 70; S Nair 71; M Snell, S Mills 72 on c/b. Birdies: 13th C Williams, S McKenzie; 16th S Mc Innes, G Renwick. Championship - final round. Seedings: 08.30 A grade - S Mc Innes, M Payne, S Duff, B Wells. 08.45 B grade - G Shandley M Snell, R Taylor, O Kerr. 09.00 C grade - D Taylor, R Jenkins, S Evison, L Gervasi. Stroke Grannies Day,Wednesday, November 11. Scratch: M Thompson 92. Handicap: L Hamilton 75 nett. Non grannies handicap: F Nair 69 nett. DTL: N Allen 72. Nine hole comp: M Beruldsen 18pts. MOE

Twilight stableford,Wednesday, October 28. A grade: A Bassman (1) 19pts. B grade: W Wilkinson (21) 20pts. Stableford, Sunday, November 1. Winner: C Moody (29) 39pts. DTL: G Kerr, G Petkovic, P Stanlake 33. Twilight stableford,Wednesday, November 4. A grade: B Forte (11) 20pts. B grade: T Hughes (21) 19pts on c/b. Birdies: 8th T Hughes, 18th G Wilson. Men’s stableford, Sunday, November 8. Winners: R Baldi (29) 36pts. DTL: J Hamilton 35; K Barnes, L Weir 33.

Vet’s & vetette’s ambrose,Tuesday, November 10. Winners: T Colvin, B Wallis, P Thompson (15 33) 23 67pts. Women’s stroke/monthly medal, Wednesday, November 11. Div 1: J Robertson (27) 64. Div 2: B Wallis (45) 65. DTL: R Fitzpatrick 66, K Shaw 67, M Lang 70. Count putts: A - J Robertson 30. B - J Beuthin 32 on c/b. Nine hole comp: K Peace (54) 22. Twilight stableford,Wednesday, November 11. A grade: D Collings (8) 21pts. B grade: B Bailey (18) 22pts. Women: L Clarke (42) 19pts. Men’s stableford,Thursday, November 12. A grade: N Skicko (10) 38pts. B grade: A Gambling (18) 41pts. C grade: V Phelan (22) 42pts. Birdies: 4th P Cunningham, A Gambling; 14th T Donnison, S Backman. DTL: D Robinson 40; J Banfield, J Harber, R Tomlinson 38; B Harland, R Williams 37; T Donnison, T Knox 36 on c/b four others. Eagles: L Wilson 3rd. Men’s stroke Club Championship – round 2, Saturday, November 14. A grade: K Ayton (10) 69 nett. B grade: P Rodaughan (15) 68 nett. C grade: K Beath (25) 73 nett. Scratch: D Scurlock 69. NTP: 4th G Wilson, 8th M Fife, 14th N Skicko. Birdies: 8th D Winning; 14th D Scurlock, L Wilson. DTL: S Stephens, M Coutts, B Taylor 70; D Scurlock, M Weir 71; D Collings, A Heafield 72; A Bassman, C Weir, T Colvin, K Jennings 73. Women’s stableford, Saturday, November 14. Winner: J Robertson (25) 41pts. DTL: C Borg 34 on c/b. MORWELL

Men’s monthly medal club championship - round 1, Saturday, November 14. Medal winner: R Defazio (14) 65. Gross winner: P Brown (-4) 69. A grade: M Hurley (2) 71. B grade: R Defazio (14) 65. C grade: K Cahill (30) 68. DTL: P Buckman 66; R Rigby, A Constantinou, B Tuer, I Charles 69; G Orchard 70; E Flynn, Barlow 71; M Ray, A Henderson, B Hall, H Kamphuis, S Reynolds 72. Eagles: T Tatlow 6th. Birdies: A Henderson, W Liberona, S Lau 11th; K Howard 2nd; D Bullen 8th. Club championship leaders – round 1. Gross: A grade - P Brown 69. B grade - R Defazio 79. C grade - I Charles 91. Handicap: A grade - M Hurley 71. B grade R Defazio 65. C grade - K Cahill 68. MORWELL WOMEN

Open mixed stableford, Monday, November 9. A grade: S Bruce (8) 41. B grade: J Deguara (18) 43. Birdies: J Deguara, R Somerville, G Kamphuis 8th; E Beveridge, G Lalor, T Martinac 15th. DTL: K Makepeace, B Tuer 40; P Bechaz, B Hall, S Baker, 39; E Beveridge, S Pearson, R Somerville, N Webb, A Parker 38; E Flynn, AJ Postlethwaite, G Kamphuis, T Tatlow, T Whitelaw, C Stanlake, G Lalor 37; M Wright, T Basten 36. Women’s stableford,Wednesday, November 11. Winner: M Morgan (13) 41. Runner-up: J King 40. DTL: R Whitehead, S Karleusa 38; S Pearson 36. TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, November 13. A grade: J Hamilton 44pts. B grade: G Doolan 43pts. DTL: D Woodall, J Taylor, R Nichols, L Risol 40; G Vassett, P Rosenboom, C Deppeler 39; A Shearing, T Fruend, M Scammell 38. Birdies: 5th R Nichols, P Rosenboom, E Beveridge, F Hyett, B Dwyer, L Risol; 11th D Woodall, B Goodwin; 15th J Taylor. Stroke monthly medal, club championships – round -1, Saturday, November 14. A grade: S Cluning 66 nett on c/b. B grade (medal): B McKenzie 62 nett. Scratch winner: C Hasthorpe 71 gross on c/b. DTL: T Machenlay 63; B Crawford 65; B Griffin, P Hobson 66; P Heathcote, J Hayward, G Petkovic, M Taylor 67; R De Vries, S

Marriott, D Sheehan, J Gray 68 on c/b. NTP: 2nd P Burghardt, 5th A Cunningham, 11th P Town, 13th R Borg, 15th N Blake. Birdies: 2nd B Griffin; 5th M Hiriart, C Hasthorpe, B Aplin, B Crawford, S Marriott, G Roberts, P Grima, B McKenzie, R Davey, H Fiddelaers, A Cunningham; 11th R Phoenix, R Daly, C Hobson; 13th R Borg. TRAFALGAR WOMEN

Stroke Championships – round 2, November 11. A Grade: K MacGregor (25) 64 nett. Runner-up: J Tickell (8) 70 nett. B Grade: C Toyne (27) 70 nett on c/b. Runner-up: A Bayley (34) 70 nett. DTL: J Baker 71; K Ludlow, O Balfour 73; K Swingler 75. NTP: 5th A Bayley. Gobblers: K MacGregor 11th, L Powell 9th. Birdies: J Tickell 9th, K MacGregor 11th, C Deppeler 15th. TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford (22 players),Tuesday, November 10. Winner: S DeVries 21. Runner-up: G Grant 20 on c/b. DTL: D Baker 20; V Hill, B Mackenzie, H McNair 19. NTP: B Keily. Bradman’s: G Pickburn. Stroke championships – round 2, (54 players),Thursday, November 12. Women’s winners: A McNair 29. Runner-up: B Keily 31. Scratch: J Tickell 41. Par three event: B Keily. DTL: O Robinson 32; K MacGregor, A Outhred 34. NTP: A McNair. Bradman’s: C Deppeler. Men’s winners: J Donnet 25. Runner-up: M Pugliese 32. Scratch: D Baker 42. Par three event: D Baker. DTL: E Hayward, H Fiddelaers 33; N Mether, B Barnes, G Pickburn, J Kerr, G Grant, P Cooke 34. NTP: D Baker. Bradman’s: V Hill. TRARALGON

Men’s stableford (87 players),Tuesday, November 10. A grade: K Moore 3 39. B grade: S Price 17 39. C grade: I Whitehead 23 39. DTL: 38 J Murdoch, T Carmichael, R Chapman; 37 G O’Brien, T Radford, B Jones, O Pretto, S Payne, P Bray, V Phelan, G Bland, R Smith, R Ahearne, D Cambell; 36 G Ferrel, A Hannon, J Landels, G Knee, B Platt. Men’s stroke (147 players), Saturday, November 14. A grade: G Bettridge 10 68. B grade: R Lawn 14 66. C grade: S Jones 21 66. D grade: R Bult 25 69. DTL: 67 A Pigdon; 68 D Loprese; 69 G Donoghue, Y Kim, K McIntyre; 70 J Cunico, S Renehan, E Whiting; 71 R Ahearne, S Dash, P Denhouting, T Coffey, C Membrey; 72 S Price, R Leworthy, B Melbourne, N Ransome, R Donoghue, O Pretto, R Falla, L Kurrle, W Hanrahan; 73 J Fenech, L Chard, G Hastie. Men’s stableford (36 players), Saturday, November 14. A grade: D Tosch 21 41. DTL: 40 K Garlick; 38 D Van Heerewaarden; 37 G Bland, M Sutton; 36 A Matters; 34 G Bell. YALLOURN

Stableford,Wednesday, November 11. A grade: S Buhagiar 5 38pts from K Moore 5 38pts, B Roberts 9 38pts, T Johnson -1 36pts, R Nichols 4 36pts. B grade: J O’Brien 21 38pts from K Cahill 30 37pts, W Hicks 22 37pts, R Griffith 20 37pts, G Orchard 31 36pts, H Thomas 17 35pts. Birdies: 3rd S Buhagiar, R Dent, R Davey, T Bastin; 8th K Moore; 14th R Kincaid, G Downs. DTL: K Moore, B Roberts, K Cahill, W Hicks, R Griffith, G Orchard, T Johnson, R Nichols, H Thomas. Club championships 2020. Scratch results & totals for rounds 1, 2 & 3. A grade: 2020 Club Champion: R Kincaid (4) 72 81 76 - 229. Runner-up: B Williams (-1) 78 74 78 - 230. B grade: S Pawliw (11) 85 87 84 - 256. Runner-up: B Estrada (11) 87 89 85 - 261. C grade: A Bishop (21) 103 96 99 - 298. Runner-up: C Jamieson (23) 91 103 106 - 300. Handicap results & totals for rounds 1, 2 & 3. A grade: R Kincaid (4) 68 77 72 - 217. Runner-up: F Hyett (8) 71 71 75 - 217.

B grade: P Coffin (18) 77 73 71 - 221. Runner-up: S Pawliw (11) 74 76 73 - 223. C grade: B Harris (26) 77 80 69 - 226. Runner-up: D Claxton (27) 76 74 78 - 228. YALLOURN WOMEN

Club championships – round 2. Leader: AM Vella 200 from L McAlister 206. Handicap: AM Vella 146 from B Dobson 149. Monthly medal, November 12. Winner: B Brown 100-29=71. Count putts: B Dobson 34.

LAWN BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION

Pennant – round 1, Saturday, November 14, Div 1: Newborough 18 91, Morwell Club 2 86; Traralgon RSL 16 105, Longwarry 4 92; Traralgon 18 107, Trafalgar 2 75; Drouin 16 100, Warragul 4 83. Div 2: Morwell 18 101, Traralgon RSL (2) 2 77; Traralgon (2) 20 20, Garfield 0 0; Moe 17 98, Newborough (2) 3 86; Neerim District 14 100, Drouin (2) 6 99. Div 3: Thorpdale 15 90, Yinnar 5 87; Moe (2) 18 118, Traralgon (4) 2 75; Traralgon (3) 19 98, Morwell (2) 1 82; Boolarra 16 113, Warragul (2) 4 56. Div 4: Newborough (3) 18 108, Warragul (3) 2 73;Yarragon 16 99, Trafalgar (2) 4 91; Drouin (3) 20 20, Garfield (2) 0 0; Morwell (3) 18 118, Yallourn North 2 84. Div 5: Moe (3) 15 74, Traralgon RSL (3) 1 65; Morwell Club (2) 16 108, Morwell (4) 0 44; Newborough (4) 14 74, Churchill 2 65; Traralgon (5) 12 68, Neerim District (2) 4 62. Div 6: Trafalgar (3) 5 0, Newborough (5) 5 0; Boolarra/Yinnar 10 53, Churchill (2) 0 34; Longwarry (2) 10 75, Morwell Club (3) 0 23; Thorpdale (2) 10 10, Drouin (4) 0 0. Ladders for round 1. Div 1 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Traralgon 1 0 0 3 107 75 32 18 Newborough 1 0 0 3 91 86 5 18 Drouin 1 0 0 2 100 83 17 16 T’gon RSL 1 0 0 2 105 92 13 16 Longwarry 0 1 0 2 92 105 -13 4 Warragul 0 1 0 2 83 100 -17 4 Morwell Club 0 1 0 1 86 91 -5 2 Trafalgar 0 1 0 1 75 107 -32 2 Div 2 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Traralgon (2) 1 0 0 4 20 0 20 20 Morwell 1 0 0 3 101 77 24 18 Moe 1 0 0 2.5 98 86 12 17 Neerim Dist 1 0 0 1 100 99 1 14 Drouin (2) 0 1 0 3 99 100 -1 6 Newborough (2) 0 1 0 1.5 86 98 -12 3 T’gon RSL (2) 0 1 0 1 77 101 -24 2 Garfield 0 1 0 0 0 20 -20 0 Div 3 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Traralgon (3) 1 0 0 3.5 98 82 16 19 Moe (2) 1 0 0 3 118 75 43 18 Boolarra 1 0 0 2 113 56 57 16 Thorpdale 1 0 0 1.5 90 87 3 15 Yinnar 0 1 0 2.5 87 90 -3 5 Warragul (2) 0 1 0 2 56 113 -57 4 Traralgon (4) 0 1 0 1 75 118 -43 2 Morwell (2) 0 1 0 0.5 82 98 -16 1 Div 4 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Drouin (3) 1 0 0 4 20 0 20 20 Newborough (3) 1 0 0 3 108 73 35 18 Morwell (3) 1 0 0 3 118 84 34 18 Yarragon 1 0 0 2 99 91 8 16 Trafalgar (2) 0 1 0 2 91 99 -8 4 Yallourn Nth 0 1 0 1 84 118 -34 2 Warragul (3) 0 1 0 1 73 108 -35 2 Garfield (2) 0 1 0 0 0 20 -20 0 Div 5 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Morwell Club (2)1 0 0 3 108 44 64 16 Moe (3) 1 0 0 2.5 74 65 9 15 Newborough (4) 1 0 0 2 74 65 9 14 Traralgon (5) 1 0 0 1 68 62 6 12 Neerim Dist (2) 0 1 0 2 62 68 -6 4 Churchill 0 1 0 1 65 74 -9 2 T’gon RSL (3) 0 1 0 0.5 65 74 -9 1 Morwell (4) 0 1 0 0 44 108 -64 0 Div 6 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Longwarry (2) 1 0 0 2 75 23 52 10 B’larra/Yinnar 1 0 0 2 53 34 19 10 Thorpdale (2) 1 0 0 2 10 0 10 10 Newborough (5) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 Trafalgar (3) 0 01 1 0 0 0 5 Drouin (4) 0 1 0 0 0 10 -10 0 Churchill (2) 0 1 0 0 34 53 -19 0 M’well Club (3) 0 1 0 0 23 75 -52 0 Anyone wanting a weekly copy of the results and ladders can send an email to mgba. results@gmail.com

Midweek pennant - round 2, November 17. Div 1: Trafalgar 14 56, Traralgon 2 54; Newborough 14 58, Traralgon RSL 2 38; Drouin 16 74, Morwell Club 0 46; Warragul 16 71, Morwell 0 47. Div 2: Newborough (2) 14 69, Warragul (2) 2 46;Yinnar 16 75, Moe 0 45; Morwell (2) 16 69, Morwell Club (2) 0 38; Traralgon (2) 16 85, Neerim District 0 37. Div 3: Traralgon (3) 12 66, Newborough (3) 4 56; Traralgon RSL (2) 14 56, Yarragon 2 48; Drouin (2) bye; Garfield 14 68, Drouin (3) 2 52. Div 4: Yinnar (2) 10 10, Morwell (3) 0 0; Yallourn North 9 50, Drouin (4) 1 36; Moe (2) 8 43, Trafalgar (2) 2 41. Ladders for round 2. Div 1 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Drouin 2 0 0 5 139 102 37 30 Trafalgar 2 0 0 4 127 110 17 28 Traralgon 1 1 0 4 122 104 18 18 Warragul 1 1 0 4 121 103 18 18 Newborough 1 1 0 3 110 103 7 16 Morwell Club 1 1 0 2 102 124 -22 14 T’gon RSL 0 2 0 1 86 122 -36 2 Morwell 0 2 0 1 103 142 -39 2 Div 2 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Traralgon (2) 2 0 0 6 162 74 88 32 Morwell (2) 2 0 0 5 122 88 34 30 Warragul (2) 1 1 0 4 113 121 -8 18 Yinnar 1 1 0 3 127 112 15 16 Newborough (2) 1 1 0 3 125 116 9 16 Neerim Dist 1 1 0 2 107 141 -34 14 Moe 0 2 0 1 95 128 -33 2 Morwell Club (2)0 2 0 0 75 146 -71 0 Div 3 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Traralgon (3) 2 0 0 3 143 108 35 26 Drouin (3) 1 1 0 3 110 113 -3 16 T’gon RSL (2) 1 1 0 3 108 125 -17 16 Garfield 1 0 0 2 68 52 16 14 Drouin (2) 1 0 0 1 57 50 7 12 Yarragon 0 2 0 3 98 113 -15 6 Newborough (3) 0 2 0 3 101 124 -23 6 Div 4 W L D G SF SA DF Pts Yinnar (2) 2 0 0 4 68 24 44 20 Trafalgar (2) 1 1 0 3 84 75 9 12 Yallourn Nth 1 1 0 2.5 76 74 2 11 Moe (2) 1 1 0 1 67 99 -32 8 Drouin (4) 0 2 0 0.5 68 93 -25 1

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Results for round 2. Section 1 doubles: Drouin White 6 - 63 d Drouin Maroon 3 – 44, Moe Blue 1 - 41 d by Moe White 8 – 68. Ladder B P W L D % Pts Moe White 1 1 1 0 0 165.85 15.5 Drouin Maroon 0 2 1 1 0 133.33 14 Drouin Gold 1 1 1 0 0 122.22 12.5 Drouin White 0 2 1 1 0 106.36 12 Moe Blue 0 2 0 2 0 46.43 1 Section 1 singles: Moe White 1 - 4 - 36 d by Moe Blue 3 - 6 – 44, Drouin Gold 2 - 6 - 48 d Willow Grove 2 - 4 – 38, Drouin Maroon 3 - 6 - 40 d Trafalgar 1 - 2 – 29. Ladder P W L D % Pts Moe Blue 2 2 0 0 128.36 10 Willow Grove 2 1 1 0 116.67 8 Moe White 2 1 1 0 107.69 5 Drouin Gold 2 1 1 0 98.75 5 Drouin Maroon 2 1 1 0 85.33 5 Trafalgar 2 0 2 0 71.59 3 Section 2 doubles: Drouin 9 - 54 d Trafalgar 0 – 15, Hallora 7 - 53 d Neerim District 2 – 31, Poowong 6 - 50 d Warragul 3 – 39. Ladder P W L D % Pts Hallora 2 2 0 0 180.36 18 Warragul 2 1 1 0 120.55 13 Drouin 2 1 1 0 120.31 12 Poowong 2 1 1 0 91.76 11 Neerim District 2 1 1 0 95.06 10 Trafalgar 2 0 2 0 39.22 2 Section 2 singles: Willow Grove Gold 1 2 - 32 d by Drouin 3 - 7 – 44, Pax Hill Red 3 - 6 - 43 d Willow Grove Green 1 - 2 – 29, Trafalgar 2 - 5 - 44 d Pax Hill Blue 2 - 4 – 36. Ladder P W L D % Pts Trafalgar 2 2 0 0 138.46 10 Drouin 2 2 0 0 132.79 9 Pax Hill Red 2 1 1 0 109.09 7 Pax Hill Blue 2 1 1 0 94.94 7 Willow Grove Gold 2 0 2 0 80.72 2 Willow Grove Green 2 0 2 0 65.17 1

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Weekend double-header is ahead LVDCL By GREGOR MACTAGGART

A RARE double-header will keep the Latrobe Valley District Cricket League’s top players busy this weekend. Round 6 is set down for Saturday before Round 7 matches are completed on Sunday (weather permitting). Starting with Saturday and the pick of the games is the clash between league leaders Churchill and Trafalgar at George Cain Oval. The Cobras are in fine form, having gained the bonus point after dispatching Moe last weekend. With the bye on Sunday, Churchill will be going full throttle here. Ricky Velardi impressed with a classy 73 against the Lions, while captain Brendan Mason has picked up from where he left off last season. John Keighran hasn’t quite fired with the willow yet, but his work with the ball was a feature in the win against Moe. Trafalgar comes in refreshed following the bye. Much will rest on the shoulders of skipper Rhys Holdsworth and fellow all-rounder Blair Clymo for the Ships. Opener Liam White is coming off an unbeaten 82 against Raiders at B Grade level, but the likes of Steve Warr and Ryan Harvey will prove a much different assignment. It is a big weekend for Trafalgar, who face Churchill, then Raiders on Sunday. Speaking of Raiders, they host Moe on Saturday at Yinnar Recreation Reserve. The defending premiers were stunned by Mirboo North last weekend and on the rebound present a serious challenge for a Lions outfit also coming off a last-start loss. Moe’s batting line-up boasts genuine quality, none more so than Andrew Philip and Joel Mitchell, but they need to make further in-roads with the ball. Only Latrobe (17) has taken less wickets in the top-flight than the 22 captured by the Lions. Like Trafalgar, Moe has a big weekend in store, with the trip to Yinnar followed by a visit from Morwell on Sunday. Speaking of Morwell, they host Mirboo North in a battle of the Tigers on Saturday. Morwell is yet to lose a game under new captain Jordan Campbell, the league’s leading runscorer (154 runs at 77). The influence of Travis Pickering and Blake Mills last week provided a different dimension to Morwell’s bowling attack, the pair combining for six wickets in the win against Traralgon West. Confidence should not be a problem for Mirboo North after downing Raiders last weekend. Boom recruit Madura Perera is starting to hit his straps at LVDCL level and looms as a key cog for the visitors, who will then host Centrals on Sunday. Centrals and Traralgon West meet in a battle of

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Key man: Trafalgar will be looking for Blair Clymo to have a big say on the contest when the Ships sail into Churchill on Saturday. photograph hayley mills the former TDCA clubs at Apex Park.The Lions are travelling sweeter than a Ford Mustang down the Princes Freeway under new captain-coach Robert Webber. The man known best as Barney powered to third on the list of leading wickettakers after his haul of 5/3 against Jeeralang-Boolarra last weekend.

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Tom Webster, the competition’s equal leading wickettaker with Perera, both on nine is another reason why Centrals have started so brightly. Despite a number of solid showings, Traralgon West has managed to win just one of its five games. It is a big weekend for the Eagles, who would be hoping for a win here ahead of a visit from

Latrobe on Sunday. Speaking of Latrobe, it welcomes Jeeralang-Boolarra to Peter Siddle Oval on Saturday. Both sides are still looking for a first win of the season. CATS, who have the bye on Saturday, will be refreshed when they play the Panthers on Sunday.

Rams, Imps to square-off in a must-win contest

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LVDCL PREMIER A GRADE AND A GRADE DRAW

Up and about: Rovers skipper Ewan Williams is fresh off a five-wicket haul at GCL level last weekend. file photograph

ROUND 6 is shaping up have some interesting match-ups as top clubs will be setting themselves to extend their lead at the top of the ladder while the middle teams will be trying to test themselves out to get a gauge as to where they are actually at. The match of the round however will be the battle of the bottom placed teams as Toongabbie take on Imperials at Roger Ries Oval. Both clubs have had very disappointing starts to the season and are still to register a win. This match could be the kick start both clubs are seeking so the importance of this match is huge. Toongabbie is severely lacking strike power with both bat and ball. Their batsmen are able to get starts but none have been able to go on and register a big score yet with the highest individual score a Toongabbie batsman has made this season being just 28. The Rams bowling isn’t fairing much better except for the likes of Sam Moran who is leading Toongabbie’s bowling aggregate to date. Moran will be relied upon heavily this week after claiming a five-wicket haul against Imperials last season so no doubt he will be confident going into the match. Imperials look like a team adrift at the moment not quite sure how to get themselves into a winning position. A shift in batting order may be on the cards after their number 10 Joel Randall top scored last weekend with a well made 37 not out and maybe he could be the hard hitting spark required to jolt Imps season to life. Brad Sizeland has been a lone star for Imperials so far this year as the veteran finds himself sitting top of the league bowling aggregate with 10 wickets. Sizeland has a good record against Toongabbie and is suited to bowling on Roger Ries Oval wicket. Prediction: On paper Imperials are a top four team but over recent weeks have been completely dismantled by every team they’ve played.

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Toongabbie are showing some fight, but just don’t have the class of years gone by, so it will come down to which team can fight it out the longest and who can make the most of their opportunities. Imps to win... just. The Match-up: This will be the first time Connor Hughes takes on his former team so no doubt there will be some heat in this match. Hughes knows the wicket and the opposition well so its certainly the time for him to make a big impact and deliver for his new club. Ex Students travel to Duncan Cameron Park in red hot form and will be looking to continue their fantastic start to the season when they take on Rovers. The short boundaries and flat deck will have the Sharks top order licking their lips as they are posting massive scores so far already this season. The standout has been Jordan Gilmore who already has a whopping 307 runs to his name which is simply stunning. Gilmore never wastes a ball, as his innings’ so far have included a mixture of brutal power hitting and smart cricket shots always turning over the strike and causing issues for the bowlers. Rovers shouldn’t be underestimated though as the plucky young team are currently sitting fourth on the ladder and are full of confidence, welcoming the challenge that Ex Students bring. Rovers top order are in good touch and will only improve each game while their bowling which has been a concern in recent seasons is finally getting some good reward by hitting some great areas. Ewan Williams will be flying high after claiming 5/30 in GCL last Sunday and will no doubt be called upon to keep the pressure on the Sharks. Prediction: Ex Students are a juggernaut and its just too hard to see them going down to Rovers. Expect a fight though as Rovers are up for the task and may just pinch a bonus point off the Sharks in what should be a good game. The Match-up: Jordan Gilmore against the young Rovers quicks will be a match up indeed. Looking to continue on his brilliant form Gilmore

will no doubt be aiming to break the boys early and use the small DCP ground to his advantage. Gormandale will take on Yarram & District for the first time in their history but interestingly its not the first time Yarram have played at Stoddart as they took on Imps at the venue in Round 2 already this season, a game where Yarram won so the venue will hold no fears for the Pelicans. Gormandale are in good form, particularly their bowlers who have dismantled all that have come before them this season. The Tigers bowlers bowl accurately and make it incredibly hard to score even if they aren’t taking wickets so Yarram must find a way to rotate the strike this week, something no other club have managed to do this season. Gormandale’s batting is going along nicely as well with Matt Hibbs and Paul Roberts both in good nick. Jimmy Jacobsen will be missed this round due to a hamstring injury but the top order are doing a good enough job at the moment so he wont be rushed back before it heals properly. Yarram copped a shellacking last week and with an injury cloud hanging over skipper Anthony Scott it could be a struggle this weekend as well. Losing Jack Gay to Latrobe hasn’t helped either, but it shows that the Pelicans are setting their club up to have a strong culture so the executive must be applauded for their stance on some players attitudes. Brett Pedlow should be back in the team this week which is a positive but surely its time for Dylan Rash or Jack Moore to play in the A’s and show why they are highly regarded in Gippsland cricketing circles. Prediction: Gormandale are just in way too good of form to drop this match and should win comfortably. The Match-up: Gormandale have only lost 15 wickets this season, but eight of those have been to spin so Jeremy Babb and Brett Pedlow will be crucial for Yarram this weekend. If they can knock over the Tigers top order then they might be in with a chance.

Entertaining first round of Gippsland Cricket League CRICKET GCL By LIAM DURKIN

REPRESENTATIVE cricket commenced at the weekend in the Gippsland Cricket League for Senior Men’s and Under-18 grades. With a new format this season seeing teams of three compete in two separate pools to minimise any potential disruptions from COVID-19, wins were at a premium in the opening round.

Copybook technique: Traralgon’s Murray Moore defends for the Gippsland Goannas on Sunday. photograph supplied

Goannas start new season in grand fashion

Traralgon proves big winners TRARALGON absolutely destroyed Sale-Maffra. The win not only solidified the Tornadoes credentials, but also put a serious dent in the Sharks hopes of making the semi finals and going for three premierships in a row. Batting first at the Traralgon Showgrounds, opening batsmen Lee Stockdale and Jordan Gilmore set about getting the home side off to a strong start. The Ex Students pair put on 39 for the opening wicket, with Gilmore, fresh from making 169 against Yarram and District the day before, the first to depart. The dismissal brought Nathan Freitag to the crease, as he and Stockdale stamped their authority on the contest and plundered the SaleMaffra attack to all parts of the ground. Runs flowed for the Tornadoes as they had the game in cruise control, with Stockdale and Freitag doing as they pleased. With the chance of a wicket appearing minimal, new Sharks captain Josh Davis was forced to set fields to try and stem the bleeding. Sale-Maffra used eight bowlers during its innings, eight of whom were aged under 19, in what became a case of boys against men. Stockdale and Freitag entered the history books by setting a new second wicket partnership record for Traralgon of 150, surpassing the old record of 116 between Rob Wheildon and Kent Hammond in 2006. Freitag eventually walked off with 86 next to his name, while Stockdale was the last man out after notching 102. The century capped off a prolific weekend for the Tornadoes captain, who also took a five-wicket haul for Ex Students the previous day. A few wickets tumbled toward the end of the innings as Traralgon searched for quick runs, with Sale-Maffra able to take some consolation wickets. The Tornadoes concluded their innings at compulsory close with 7/227 on the board. Leg spinner Jake Wynd (2/24) and Rohan Diamond (2/27) were the multiple wickettakers for the Sharks, while Davis was tidy in the circumstances with 0/30 from seven overs. In reply, the Sale-Maffra innings started disastrously and only got worse, as the batting effort became an absolute train wreck. The gap between the two sides was probably best displayed when Sale-Maffra fell to 2/4, as opposed to Traralgon who had 189 on the board by the time it lost its second wicket. The Tornadoes decided to open with the spin of Michael Warne, and the GCL veteran delivered, claiming the first two wickets. Sale-Maffra’s top order capitulated, and when they fell to 5/44 the game was pretty well done and dusted. Ewan Williams ripped through the Sharks middle order, and finished with figures of 5/30. No Sale-Maffra batsman made it past 16, and the team found itself with not much respectability on the scoreboard when it was bundled out for 97. Warne finished with 2/22 from 10 overs with three maidens, while Adam Brady took 2/18 from nine. The win was the Tornadoes second in succession against Sale-Maffra, after they also topped them last season. Given the comprehensiveness of its win, Traralgon looks all but certain to have qualified for the semi-finals, while conversely, Sale-Maffra will need to inflict Bairnsdale with a similar defeat in its next pool match.

Warragul defeats Latrobe Valley WARRAGUL had an opening round win with a controlled run chase against Latrobe Valley at Hallora. Latrobe Valley got off to a strong start and had 50 on the board in the first eight overs. Newly promoted opening batsman Rhys Holdsworth crashed 11 fours during his innings, which was made up entirely of boundaries and singles, as he made 50 from 43 balls. First drop Liam Maynard got a start with 28, but Warragul was able to stay in the match with back-to-back wickets in the 19th and 20th over. Youngster Benn Zomer batted his way through the latter stages of the innings with the tail, and scored an important 41 to get Latrobe Valley to a defendable total of 173.

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Fine spell young man: Latrobe Valley and District Under-18 player Riley White claimed 5/17 in the match against Warragul. photograph supplied Jackson Noonan provided some late fireworks, sending a maximum sailing over the fence from number 11. Wickets were shared amongst the Warragul bowlers, with Cameron McPhan (2/21), Natsai M’Shangwe (2/23), Yashan Samarasinghe (2/32) chipping in. Skipper Sam Batson also took two wickets, to go with his haul of 7/15 for Western Park the previous day. Despite the loss of an early wicket, Warragul batted through the majority of its innings without a great deal of risk, and was able to pass the required total in the 44th over for the loss of only two wickets. Gippsland’s own Rahul Dravid, Jack Armour spent some quality time out in the middle, batting the entire Warragul innings to remain unbeaten on 62. Armour combined with Samarasinghe in a 95 run partnership for the second wicket. Samarasinghe and McPhan did most of the attacking, with the former making 55 from 69 balls and the latter 38 from 43. The Latrobe Valley bowlers did their best to try and entice some edges, but the Warragul batsmen could not be moved. Noonan and Tom Webster went for less than 15 runs in their opening spells, with Noonan keeping things economical with final figures of 1/30 from 10 overs with three maidens.

Under-18 wrap

THE Under-18s saw the opposite to the seniors, with Sale-Maffra and Latrobe Valley victorious. Batting first at College Oval, the Sharks posted 131, with Tom Wrigglesworth top scoring on 44.

Matt Barry (3/31), Kaleb Pearce (2/21) and Darion Duncan (2/28) led the way with the ball for Traralgon. Traralgon got to 2/46 in reply, but lost 8/24 in the finish to be all for 70. Ethan Albrecht took 4/12 and Wrigglesworth completed a good all-round game by claiming 3/9. Latrobe Valley was able to defend its score of 150 thanks to a fine bowling effort. Nathan Wheildon scored a determined 54 to top score with the bat. Bowling honours for Warragul went to Nick Caddy (2/13) and Matt Garner (2/24). The Wilddogs appeared to be in control at 5/120, but the match was turned on its head when Riley White was reintroduced for his second spell. White took the final five wickets on his way to figures of 5/17 to reduce Warragul to 136. Jacob Carnes also found success with the ball, taking 2/14. Brayden Notman and Matt Jones each made 25 for Warragul.

Women’s wrap

SALE-MAFFRA had a big win over Latrobe in the women’s. The Sharks compiled 6/250 from their 40 overs, with Teagan Fairbrother scoring an unbeaten half century. Other to get amongst the runs were Tilly Pendergast (31), Megen Wrigglesworth (30 not out),Abby Wrigglesworth (30 not out) and Delwyn Ahern (27). Latrobe was never in the hunt in reply, and was bowled out for 52. Matilda Berns was the leading wicker taker for the Sharks with 2/8.

IT was a cool morning as the Gippsland Goannas Veterans cricket team arrived at the Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve on Sunday morning for the first game of the new season. The local Over-60 team won the toss and decided to bowl, so captain Ray Smith and first gamer Gary Rose opened the innings. They proceeded carefully and had just six runs from the first five overs. The scoring rate gradually increased with Smith out for 27, to a great catch by Wayne Dozzi, in the 10th over when the score was 37. Col Carmody joined Rose, who retired hurt after the 12th over for 14. Murray Moore entered and these two put on 77 runs in 11 overs, with Moore retiring for 42, and Carmody soon after for 41. Fred Debono and Neil Meredith put on 49 more runs in eight overs before Meredith was caught for 27. Recruit Rino Metlikovec joined Debono, who was bowled for 37 when the score was 205, in the 37th over. Kevin Lanigan was run out for four, looking for quick runs, Rino was 28 not out and Ian Gibson was three not out as the innings closed on 4/235 from the 40 overs. COVID rules mean that players bring their own lunch and drinks, but at least there was a nice shady verandah and comfortable seating supplied! The day had warmed up considerably and the wind had started to blow strongly from the NW as the KWR team started their innings. Gordon Cowling started with the wind, and was promptly hit for four by Jim Logan. Ian Southall bowled two overs into the wind, before coming downwind in the 7th over. Lanigan replaced Southall and promptly bowled Logan, who had made a quick 25 from 22 balls. Peter Anton was next bowler downwind and had the good figures of 1/11 from 5 overs. Lanigan’s spell was 4 overs, for 1/8, with Meredith replacing him. KWR had reached 75, for the loss of three wickets at the 20 over drinks break, after which Barrie Nunn and Moore took over the bowling. Some lusty hitting from Dozzi saw Moore retire early, but Nunn bowled four good overs for six runs. Smith and Metlikovec were next to bowl, both picking up a wicket as the score advanced to 6/137 after 33 overs. Moore came back on and Debono bowled a few overs with the wind as David Leach and Bob Phillips (both VCV rep cricketers) put on 41 runs to finish the KWR innings 6/175 from their 40 overs. Good catches were taken by Gibson, Carmody, Southall and Moore, with Gibson and Moore combining for a very good run out. The Goannas start the season with a good win, in trying conditions, and will next journey to Mornington Peninsula for a game against a very strong Veterans cricket team. The Goannas Over-50 team will have their first game of the season too, as they welcome the Upwey/Tecoma Over-50s to the Sale Oval on Sunday at 11am. Practice will continue for all Goannas at the Glengarry nets on Wednesday from 4.45pm.

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Newborough holds off Morwell Club

BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION SATURDAY PENNANT By MICHAEL HOLROYD

THE first round of pennant for the COVID-19 delayed season commenced on Saturday. Pleasant weather greeted bowlers facing restrictions on accessing their clubrooms due to COVID-19. In Division 1, premiers Newborough travelled to Morwell Club and won narrowly with three winning rinks although the largest margin was that of Alan Grubb defeating David Stevens 26-22, Kevin Lovett defeated Brett Harle 22-20 and Paul Sherman defeated Rod Smith 24-22. The sole winner for Morwell Club was John Millier defeating Nosha Michaels 21-19 leaving Newborough the winners 18-91 to Morwell Club’s 2-88 to conclude what was a very close game. Traralgon RSL travelled to Longwarry seeking revenge after Longwarry won their semi-final last season. In a strong 32-19 result Rick Lukey and his team of Peter Barnes, George Cargill and Kevin Durward laid the foundation for a big Traralgon RSL win by defeating the team led by Trevor Eastwell. Beau Williamson was another winner for RSL with a 29-26 win over Barry White. Longwarry’s winning rinks were Adam Proctor with a 22-20 victory over Morice Gardiner and Russell White with a narrow 25-24 win over Ross Sizeland. Drouin welcomed Warragul, who returned to Division 1 after defeating Moe to win Division 2 last season. Toby Wallace and his team of Peter Wallace, Graeme Aubrey and Samantha Atkinson led the way for Drouin with a 32-16 win over Lindsay Soutter. Sheryl Atkinson won 25-18 over Graeme Davis to give Drouin another victory with Warragul winning two rinks with Janette Gallasch defeating Mark Leighton 23-20 and Bill Clappers defeating Mark Atkinson 23-20. This was a promising performance by Drouin after struggling last year and being reinforced by a number of top players returning to the club this season. In the final match,Trafalgar visited last season’s runners-up Traralgon. Traralgon started well with James Scullin and his rink of Derek Hewling, Shane Chapman and William McIlwain having a big 31-16 win over

Smooth: Scott Jones impressed in his Newborough debut.

Good touch: Newborough’s Barry Daley delivers this bowl during Saturday’s clash with Morwell Club. Newborough won a tight contest by three shots. photographs hayley mills

Paul Dawson. Michael Yacoub and his rink Kevin Enguell, Ian Bloomfield and Abe Rodier had another good win 28-14 over Darren Kane. Vin McIlwain was the third winning skipper for Traralgon defeating Tommy Lodge 28-21. Ian Miles was the lone winner for Trafalgar with a 24-20 victory over Ian Kirkup. Division 2 saw an exciting match at Drouin with Neerim District winning 100-99 despite only one winning rink and Drouin having three winning rinks. The star rink for Neerim was skipped by Trevor Kuhnell with his team of Ray Watts, Peter Brooks and Ross Pollard, who defeated Denise Hamilton 40-20 enabling Neerim to win by the narrowest of margins.

In other matches, Moe 17-98 defeated Newborough (2) 3-86, Morwell relegated from Division 1 last season defeated Traralgon RSL (2), who won Division 3 last season, but found the going a bit tough as Morwell won 18-101 to 2-77. Unfortunately Garfield forfeited to Traralgon (2). In Division 3,Thorpdale had a narrow 15-90 win over Yinnar 5-87 with their only winning skipper Ben Powell, who won 38-21 over Tim Roche to lay the groundwork for a well earned result for Thorpdale. In other matches, Moe (2) 18-118 had a big win over Traralgon (4),Traralgon (3) defeated Morwell (2) 1 - 82 and Warragul (2) found the Boolarra home ground advantage very hard to overcome as Bob Allen led the way for Boolarra with a 45-6 win over

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Rolling along: Tara Harle bowls for Morwell Club on Saturday.

Strong numbers for Harriers’ Summer ISO series

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MAINTAINING the event’s popularity and enhanced by perfect Spring weather, the Traralgon Harriers’ Summer Iso Series again produced wonderful results from a large (when combined) field of enthusiastic participants. With the exception of one, all of the events were staged over 5km. Group 3 ran the 6km Hospital to Airfield course, but their results have been multiplied by a conversion factor to give a 5km equivalent. Although difficult to accurately compare results because of the variability between the seven separate running courses, a number of participants significantly improved their results relative to the previous Thursday’s outcomes. Callie Cook sliced off 1 minute 50 seconds, Kaye Livingstone shaved off more than a minute and Marlon Misfud and Bob Bickett both ran 30 seconds faster. Amongst the quickest females and males were Kaye Arrowsmith, Liz Kenny, Carly Korab, Zack Beasley, Glenn Graham and Joe Patrick.

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On target: Morwell Club’s Glen Trembath.

David Gatewood and Russ Peters won 34-8 over Bob Currie, and while Noel Rubenstein and Elsie Hefford won their rinks for Warragul it was not enough to overcome the other two rinks. In Division 4, Newborough (3) had a good win over Warragul (3) 18-108 to 2-73, Morwell (3) defeated Yallourn North 18-118 to 2-84, Yarragon had a narrow win over Trafalgar (2) 16 - 99 to 4 - 91. Unfortunately Garfield forfeited to Drouin (3). In Division 5, Morwell (3), Morwell Club (2), Newborough and Traralgon (5) were the winning teams. Division 6 only saw two matches completed with a combined Boolarra/Yinnar team and Longwarry (2) having good wins. Players are reminded that when you have to play with one player missing from your team the remaining three players bowl two bowls each with the lead playing their bowls and the opposition second bowls their two bowls before the thirds bowl their bowls. Failing to follow this rule could result in a disqualification of the whole side. This weekend in Division 1,Traralgon returns to Newborough seeking revenge for the grand final last season and Newborough keen to win after their match against Traralgon at Newborough last season was halted due to bad weather. It should be an entertaining match with Newborough’s new greenskeeper and recruit Scott Jones from Trafalgar strengthening their team and providing excellent early season grass greens. In other matches Morwell Club travels to Drouin which will demonstrate if the Drouin recruits have enabled it to return to a top ranking side in Division 1. Longwarry travels to Trafalgar in a battle of two losing teams from last week. Longwarry will be hoping for a return to last season’s form and Trafalgar will be looking to improve. Traralgon RSL will seek to continue its winning ways when it plays host to Warragul.

The Iso Series continues tonight at 6pm and is open to current, listed Traralgon Harriers’ members. Protective masks must be worn while not running.

Results: Zack Beasley 18:42, Glenn Graham 19:42, Joe Patrick 20:24, Clinton Jolly 20:43, Miles Verschuur 20:55, Zach Nabulsi 21:13, Chris Francis 21:24, Andrew Greenhill 21:33, Darrel Cross 21:40, Steve Renehan 21:46, Pete Sanders 22:27, Chris Van Unen 22:34, Geoff Francis 22:42, Kaye Arrowsmith 22:54, Daniel Goodwin 23:01, Warren Shields 23:06, Bryan Cake 23:29, Steve McLeod 24:17, Ron Verschuur 24:31, Liz Kenny 24:41, Myra Krafft 24:48, Ameli Krafft-Murat 24:48, Carly Korab 24:57, Alysha Duncan 25:05, Andrew Legge 25:15, Gary Fox 25:21, David Hood 25:34, Ian Twite 25:46, Alfie Warner 25:55, Byranna Misfud 25:58, Michelle Sawyer 26:47, Tania Whitehead 27:09, Angeline Snell 27:17, Phil Mayer 27:22, Edy Murat 27:32, Kay Livingstone 27:55, Becky Nowak 27:57, Blair Syme 28:21, Fiona Syme 28:21, Rebecca Davis 28:27, Collette Hofmann 29:01, Kathleen Kent 29:52, Callie Cook 30:58, Marlon Misfud 32:29, Cynthia Rodrigez 32:42, Mandy Ellis 33:55, Bob Bickett 34:54, Paul Odgers 35:01, Susan Poole 35:04, Linda Jones 35:24, Ann Bomers 35:31, Denise Twite 37:55, Rick Mann 38:11, Barry Higgins 38:42, Peter Grixti 42:01, Nick Krafft-Murat 42:01, Kathy Quinn 54:44, Michelle Colwell 54:54, Alli Trigger 54:54, Karen Graham (no time recorded).

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Ready to run: Group 2 members before running last week.

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A Valley champion

HORSE RACING By GREGOR MACTAGGART

MOE plays host to a competitive eight-race program today. Four Benchmark 64 Handicaps complement the four maidens run during the meeting, which commences at 1.30pm. Considering the recent run of excellent weather the Latrobe Valley has enjoyed, it is no surprise that the track was rated a Good 4 yesterday. There is a strong presence of hometown trainers saddling up runners on the program. Team Gelagotis unveils debutant Typhoon Harmony in the opener. Paul and Tracey Templeton have Joltin’ Joe, who is looking to go one better after three successive runner-up efforts in Race 2 and High Done, tackling a 1623m Benchmark 64 Hcp. Lenny Xuereb saddles up Solitary Tramp and One For Rocky, who look good each-way chances in their respective events. Christine Sexton has last-start winner The Great Bratski and Delightful Forever racing, while Russell Cluning has Ready Or Bust. Michael Templeton is chasing success with Pannier Dame and Art Thief, with Bradley Stockdale’s Sockaholic contesting Race 4. Grand campaigner Hazard Ahead looks a key hope for Darryl Blackshaw in the Moe Racing Club Garden Bar Benchmark 64 Handicap (2082m), the final race on the program. GREGOR MACTAGGART’S SELECTIONS - Race 1: Miss Albania, Typhoon Harmony, Mnemba; Race 2: True Scotsman, The Defiant One, Summaroca; Race 3: American Saint, Ex Lady, Dorothy Rose; Race 4: Frankie Blue Eyes, Achaeus, Royal Dragon; Race 5: Redwood Rising, Anirishman, One For Rocky; Race 6: Solitary Tramp, Zimowy, Miss Starway; Race 7: Raysim, Patented, Bel’s Banner; Race 8: Brigadier, Hazard Ahead, Pissaro.

Above: Levendi, ridden by Mark Zahra, beats off Ace High in the 2018 ATC Derby at Royal Randwick. Right: Levendi’s connections celebrate the Derby triumph. photographs supplied Levendi’s preparation for the Derby and I flew back later that week,” Manny said. That set the stage for April 7, 2018 and the ATC Derby run at Royal Randwick. One look at the honour roll of winners tells you what importance it holds in Australia’s racing history. Phar Lap (1929), Peter Pan (1932),Tulloch (1957), Kingston Town (1980), Bonecrusher (1986) and Octagonal (1996) to name a just a few. And in 2018, Levendi, the Greek word for a brave man. Backed in from $11 to $6, Levendi, ridden by Mark Zahra, settled towards the rear of the field early and even with 400m to go was still midfield. But at a venue where his dad enjoyed so much success, Levendi powered home to deny Ace High by a nose in an absolute thriller. The celebrations proved short-lived when Tye Angland, the jockey of the runner-up fired in a protest. Angland told stewards Levendi had twice laid in and made contact with Ace High in the final 100m, forcing him to pull his whip to his right hand. But Zahra countered Levendi had come from behind Ace High to beat him, describing the contact as minimal. The stewards did not deliberate long before dismissing the protest, meaning the horse trained at Moe was officially the Derby champion. “To win a Derby on a big day, also being The Championships, was something special,” Manny said. “Just how close it (the finish) was and then he needed to survive a protest. “To be honest the whole day was an emotional drain for us. “Reflecting on it now, it was just unreal. For me it is Australia’s premier Derby, it is steeped in history with champions on the honour roll. “It was an incredible performance, it was sensational for Moe and amazing for Gippsland to have an ATC Derby winner trained here.” The win was also the ultimate for Levendi’s ownership group, who Manny said had been supportive all the way through. “His owners are based far and wide, in South Australia, Perth and Gippsland, including Dr Peter Stevens and Mark Stevens, who formerly played for the Adelaide Crows, and Ian Grant,” he said. “They are a good core group of owners, great people, who have all been good clients of the stable. “My old (Gippsland) Falcons teammates Lev Osman, who was with me at the sales, bought 20 per cent.” Following the Derby triumph, dreams soon turned to a potential Cox Plate tilt in the spring. But anybody who has been associated with horse racing knows, delight can quickly turn to despair, as Manny shared.

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Address: 21 George Street, Morwell 3840 Telephone: 03 5135 4444 “After the Derby win he came home from Sydney and as part of an insurance update had to undergo a medical,” he said. “The vet said he’s not quite himself, so we got X-Rays done and there were bone chips in both his knees. “He underwent surgery and came back the next autumn in Sydney. “He was going to run first-up in the Apollo Stakes against Winx, but he fractured his pelvis in a barrier trial. “It was really disheartening, but we were able to rehabilitate him and get him back to full soundness.” When Levendi returned to the races to contest the 2019 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Sandown, it was 19 months since that memorable day at Randwick. It would be the first of three unplaced efforts before another break in readiness for a spring campaign in 2020. Levendi caught the eye first-up in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes and then ran a game third behind Al Galayel in the Group 3 JRA Cup at Moonee Valley. But unplaced efforts in the Caulfield Stakes, Moonee Valley Cup and most recently in the Sandown Classic, saw Team Gelagotis decide to retire their champion. “We always had the view that if he wasn’t going to be competitive he would be retired,” Manny said. “There’s a few studs looking at him in New Zealand, Perth and Victoria, so there’s options there. He’s a Derby winner and his family has evolved so much on the track.” So where does Manny rank Levendi alongside the leading performers for the stable which includes Group One winners Mourinho and Malaguerra, Illustrious Lad, Hvasstan and Moss ‘N’ Dale. “I think it is hard to think of a better horse trained in Gippsland than Levendi,” he said. “He took us to the top in Sydney, he’s been a beauty.” Levendi retires with a record of five victories (including a Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3) and two minor placings from 18 starts, having earned $1.7 million in prizemoney.

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THE LIVES of many people changed the moment Lot 383 walked into the ring at the Magic Millions Yearling Sales in January 2016. Like many in the thoroughbred industry, Manny Gelagotis arrived on the Gold Coast that year optimistic he would find a champion. History tells us he did in the horse named Levendi. Manny paid $140,000 for the bay colt, a son of Pierro, who had won 11 of his 14 career starts, including five Group Ones. “When you go to these sales and put your hand in your pocket to buy them, you’re never sure what you’re going home with,” Manny told The Express. “He was in the first crop of Pierro’s and James Bester, who I work with closely identifying horses, and I are a fan of first-season sires. “Pierro was on the radar, he felt like a good stallion to target. “We put a number of horses on our shortlist.With Levendi, James like it and I liked it, we got him vetted and he met all the criteria. “We were able to secure him for $140,000. “It was all timing. His mother Lipari at that stage was unproven as a breeding prospect and it was the same for Pierro as a stallion. “As things have unfolded for him and his family, he’d be a lot dearer now. “We were pretty lucky. The Magic Millions is traditionally a sale for big premium buyers looking for fast two-year-olds and he didn’t fit that mould. “To be honest, he was probably in the wrong sale, but he had the pedigree we were looking for and were happy to take a chance on him. Having enjoyed Group 1 success in 2015 with Mourinho, Manny and Peter Gelagotis knew what it was like to have a top horse in the stable. The wait for another proved a short one. “He trialled on a wet track early and the feedback Peter and I received was that he was a nice horse with a good action,” he said. “We were going to spell him, but he had come through the trials well, so Pete said ‘let’s put him in a maiden and see what we’ve got’.” On June 4, 2017, Levendi made his debut at Ballarat in a two-year-old maiden over 1200m and signalled bigger things were in store, winning by 2 ¾ lengths. The runner-up that day was Sully, who five months later finished second behind Ace High in the Victoria Derby. “It ended up being a hot maiden and he put them away quite well. We thought wow, what have we got here,” Manny said. After winning his second start at Mornington, Levendi was given his chance against the top three-year-olds. He finished sixth in the Caulfield Guineas won by $101 pop Mighty Boss, but as Manny explained Levendi had little luck. “He nearly fell in the Guineas,” he said. “He pulled up sore, so we freshened him up and at his next start he won the Carbine Club Stakes on Derby Day which was a great thrill.” The Group 3 race run over a mile on Derby Day proved a keenly contested affair, but it was Levendi beating Sambro in a driving finish. “We knew then he would be a Derby prospect in the autumn,” Manny said. “His grandmother won an Australasian Oaks, so his pedigree suggested that was the natural progression.” The autumn started steadily with a fifth in the Group 2 Autumn Stakes at Caulfield before a flop in the Australian Guineas. Undeterred, the stable pushed on, with Levendi running second to Cliff’s Edge in the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at Moonee Valley, a performance that booked his ticket to Sydney. Levendi delivered a portent of things to come when he edged out Astoria in a photo finish to win the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m). But the Moe brothers weren’t at Rosehill that day. “Peter and I were over in Dubai with Illustrious Lad when he won the Tulloch Stakes,” Manny said. “Grant Seccombe was his main track rider and he was up there with strapper Hannah Vicary. “We were watching that race in the International Quarantine Centre at 8am in the morning, it was just crazy, there were plenty of celebrations alright.” It also meant a quick dash to Sydney for Peter after Illustrious Lad finished a game fifth in the Al Quoz Sprint. “Pete flew back to oversee the last week of

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