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Golden milestone
Damian and Melina Tripodi celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The couple spent over a year sending letters to each other between Australia and Italy before their wedding day in the seaside town of Palmi. Now Latrobe Valley locals, the Tripodis planned to return to their wedding church for the big day, but instead were surprised with countless flowers and cards by friends and family. FULL STORY - PAGE 5
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FROM today residents will have access to drive-through coronavirus testing, with a new site to be run by Latrobe Community Health Service. The new site will be located at the car park of Moe Kmart. No appointment is necessary but people must be symptomatic or deemed to be a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case by the Department of Health and Human Services. LCHS integrated Primary Health Services Manager Karen Pettifer said the launch of the drive-through testing facility came in response to recent calls for increased resources for the Valley. “There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure we’ve got a safe testing site for the community,� Ms Pettifer said. “There has been a really positive approach between Latrobe City, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Kmart and lots of staff at Latrobe Community Health Services as well.� Two lines will operate - one where an initial eligibility check will be conducted and a second where people will be tested. Ms Pettifer said the facility will operate for four hours a week, with scope for increased hours if the need arises. “We’re running two days a week ... on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am and as people come through during that time the capacity for the number of tests that we get through will depend on the day,� she said.
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Busy time: A $65 million planned outage on Yallourn Power Station’s Unit 1 has reached the halfway mark. photograph supplied
offering opportunities to locally based workers at Yallourn power station and mine,� Mr Pearson said. Mr Pearson said they had provided more facilities around the plant to help with group segregation and to provide more space for the extra workers. More than 90 additional portable buildings have been installed and 80,000 individual temperature tests have been taken onsite to support the outage. Almost 100,000 face masks have also been issued to workers since mid-July. “We’ve also installed three temporary lifts for workers to access different levels of the boilerhouse, where most of the work is taking place,� Mr Pearson said. “We have created a new lunch area along with knee-operated taps and have made ample disinfectant available.� Mr Pearson said power station and mine workers were being given face masks and having their temperature taken as they arrived each day. “Having this infrastructure and supplies available only does part of the job,� he said. “It’s our people who are making this maintenance work possible. We thank them for continuing to put the health and safety of their colleagues first.�
Drive-through Valley’s active case COVID testing numbers drop to 22 Continued from page 1
“We’ll be in constant communication with the DHHS and be monitoring the need, if there is a need to increase testing we do believe we have capacity. “We know there’s a been a high demand for testing so we very much thank the community for their patience. “In recent weeks, we’ve seen a substantial uptake in the amount of testing being conducted across the region, and we thank the community for being so vigilant. “Latrobe Community Health Service has been part of this community for a very long time, and we’re pleased our dedicated workforce can play its part in the response to the coronavirus crisis.� The drive-through testing
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A $65 million planned outage on Yallourn Power Station’s Unit 1 has reached the halfway mark. The outage is the most comprehensive maintenance overhaul being undertaken at Yallourn since the 1970s. EnergyAustralia executive director Liz Westcott said work needed to continue despite the pandemic so the plant could continue to operate reliably, particularly through the summer peak demand. During the outage period the workforce has swelled to more than 1100 people working onsite. Ms Westcott said they were able to quickly respond to the safety and logistical challenges posed by COVID-19 such as providing increased social distancing and hygiene practices. “We take the health and safety of our people extremely seriously and are particularly cognisant that we are hosting an additional 600 workers during the outage - many of whom are locals,� Ms Westcott said. “Many workers and small businesses are doing it tough right now. We are pleased that we’re able to offer specialist jobs during this difficult time.� Head of Yallourn Mark Pearson said many of the extra 600 workers are locals, with a small percentage who are based outside the region, some of whom are specialists. “We remain committed to
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ALTHOUGH their initial plans were thwarted by coronavirus, Traralgon’s Damian and Melina Tripodi still celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in isolation on Saturday. The couple was supposed to mark the occasion by travelling to Chiesa di Santo Rosario (Church of the Holy Rosary) where they were married in Italy. Instead they were surprised with a barrage of balloons, flowers and cards delivered to their door. Their family even made a poster with photos of those who were not able to see the couple for the big celebration, which the Tripodis said was “really special�. It was love at first sight for Mr Tripodi, who knew he would marry Melina upon meeting her for the first time in the small town of Palmi, Italy. In 1968, Mr Tripodi travelled to the seaside town with his mother to visit his birth country. “When I arrived in Italy my relatives were preoccupied because they wanted to find me a bride, and it took a lot of huge effort to convince them that I wasn’t interested in a wife at that stage,� he said. “I went for a trip around Italy and mum stayed, she told me that just the day before one of her friends came to visit with her daughter, and what a beautiful girl she was. “The next day I was in the car with a cousin of mine and I looked over to see two girls at the community tap - which was originally the village well - where two ladies were gathering water and washing and as soon as I saw them I told my cousin to stop the car, that was Melina, the daughter my mum told me about the day before.
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Congratulations: Damian and Melina Tripodi celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in isolation. photograph tessa randello “The next day I was in my paternal grandmother’s house ... Melina lived at the edge of town next to my grandmother’s property and I saw the same girl that I had seen yesterday ... it was winter, very cold and I chopped a lot of wood for my grandmother that day.� Mr Tripodi was finally introduced to Melina officially when he saw her picking olives with her mother and spent a few days getting to know her, with a chaperone, before he had to return to Australia. The couple sent letters to each other for 18 months before their wedding day and Mr Tripodi said he was not able to attend his own engagement party, but said that was just “love by long distance�. Mrs Tripodi said she thought that nothing would come of her time with her future husband all those years ago. “I thought he’s a nice man, but he will go away ... but then
we started sending letters and I have most of those letters still with me,� she said. “I told him if he wanted to marry me we would have to get married in Italy before I moved to Australia with him.� Mrs Tripodi said the move was not an easy one and she spoke no English, but taught herself the language by reading magazines and watching television. “(We) didn’t have much when we were younger but together we have done a lot, which is good because we did it together,� she said. “Fifty years is to understand one another, my mother used to say ‘be friends when you go to bed you can’t be mad at each other’. “We worked hard, I was cooking all my life, he was a teacher and we now have three children and seven grandchildren who love us, so I think we have done a good job.�
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Checks in spotlight By TESSA RANDELLO
MOE resident Ronald Pollard gets up at 4am every morning to travel on the V/Line train to work in Dandenong. The 83-year-old went to Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath with concerns that he hasn’t seen any people checked on his train journey. “I was only checked once by police at Dandenong station ... over the last six weeks,� he said. “I was asked what I was doing and said I was a permitted worker and it was all good ... but, since the Stage 4 and Stage 3 restrictions have been on I haven’t seen a single police officer or PSO on V/Line.� Mr Pollard said while he understands it is hard to check trains there is a “definite need for some degree of checking to be done�.
“All I can say is that most of the people that I see are distancing, wearing masks and that is wonderful, here in the (Latrobe) Valley and in Melbourne,� he said. “There certainly are people on the train who should not be there. “I hear every day the Premier asking people to just obey the rules and most are but there are just those who aren’t and it would only take one person who is COVID-19 positive to come into the Valley and we could have an outbreak of 100 or more people that is the reality of it. “People need to be aware that they are not immune.� Ms Bath has called on the state government to implement consistent daily metropolitan border protections on Gippsland bound V/Line services. “One of the major concerns is that six weeks ago in July,
checkpoints on all of our major road arterials were established, what we are seeing now is that there are no such checkpoints on V/Line transport nor bus nor rail,� she said. “The Premier’s so-called ring of steel around Melbourne is filled with loopholes. “The government has just written out a $22 billion cheque for COVID-19 related measures, this would be one area that the government should provide. “It’s very frustrating when the government stands up day after day in a press conference and mentions other regions like Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong and fails to mention any area east of Melbourne.� Ms Bath said the Premier is responsible for implementing checking to limit unauthorised movement of people into Gippsland.
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As we watch the circumstances around Covid-19 evolve, those of us who reside in Regional Victoria have now moved back to Stage 3 restrictions effective from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5th August. This means significant change for many employers, employees, individuals, organisations and families.
Stage 3 restrictions include the following rules:
• There are only four reasons to leave home – Shopping for food and essentials, care and caregiving, work and study, and daily exercise • If you can work from home you must work from home • Restaurants and cafes will move to takeaway only • Beauty and personal services will close • Community Sport will cease • Face Coverings are Mandatory • Remote learning to return across all year levels of school • No visitors permitted to frequent your home • Only two people allowed in a public gathering or household members only https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria
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Kismet unearths a Roald Dahl relic By KATE WITHERS
FEW authors possess a prose powerful enough to enchant multiple generations. But for many readers in Australia, and indeed across the world, fond memories of school days spent in the library are underscored by the works of literary legend Roald Dahl. The English novelist shot to prominence in the 1960s with his satirical take on children’s fiction which produced some evergreen classics. James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are all bookshelf staples today and gave rise to Dahl’s perpetual celebrity. Another of his works recently helped unearth a sentimental reminder for Traralgon resident Shane Reid. At the height of Dahl’s popularity in the 80s, Mr Reid was enrolled at Yinnar Primary School when librarian Jean oWilbraham introduced her students ents to the wonder of a book called The Witches. hes. “The book wass brand new at the he time and I have this memory of Mrs Wilbraham m k to bringing it back Australia after a trip to England,”” Mr Reid said. “Listening to her read those books to the class sticks with me as a really powerful communal experience. “One of our follow-up tasks after reading The Witches was to write to Roald nd somehow Mrs Dahl himself, and Wilbraham got all ll those h lletters to him.” The story, and the beloved librarian’s retelling of it, roused in Mr Reid a passion for literature which helped steer him towards a career as a VCE English and literature teacher. “It is not a very big leap to say that my lifelong love of literacy, literature and reading germinated in Mrs Wilbraham’s library sessions all those years ago,” he said. Some time later, Roald Dahl found the time in his busy schedule to reply to Mrs Wilbraham and her starstruck Grade 3 students at Yinnar by return mail. But until recently the
special correspondence was just “a dormant memory” for Mr Reid, who was reminded of the letter after establishing a connection between one of his students and his school librarian. “I completely forgot about the letter for 25 years, and then meeting Leah, who is Mrs Wilbraham’s granddaughter, just brought back all of these memories,” he said. “It’s one of those things that just resurfaced after Leah appeared in my class this year, and I had this memory of a letter coming from Roald Dahl, but because it was so long ago I wasn’t sure if it was accurate. “I went home and did some digging and I found a copy of the letter in my very old and tattered copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “Someone got (my children) the box set for Christmas one year and we got rid of a few of the old books, so I thought we got rid of the letter. “I don’t even know why I hung onto
it, he was famous back then but the passage of time has made it an even more significant event I think.” Mr Reid’s daughter - “a big Roald Dahl fan” - was equally thrilled after the letter was unearthed. “When we read the letter at home the thing that struck the kids and me was the high satire and judgement of the ‘silly television watchers’ he references in his letter,” he said. “It’s the message in it that’s the really important thing, but you can really hear Roald Dahl’s voice and the cadence of his writing.” The famed letter addresses “beautiful Jean and all the clever children at Yinnar Primary School”. “May I tell you why it is important for children to read good books?” it reads. “If, when you are young, you read just one book that is so funny and exciting that you fall in love with it, then there is a good chance that little love-affair with a single book will convince you that reading is terrific fun, and this experience is almost sure to lead you on to reading other good books. “Then, with luck, you will become a ready of books for the rest of your life. “An adult reader of books has a terrific advantage over the non-reader.
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“Sooner or later, all of you are going to suffer some kind of loneliness or illness, and the comfort you will get from being ‘a book reader’ as opposed to just a silly television watcher will be enormous”. The letter has been passed onto staff at Yinnar Primary School. “Their principal and current librarian were delighted to hear about that little special connection,” Mr Reid said. Meanwhile, student Leah has been playing messenger between her grandmother and teacher, helping rekindle a special connection in the process. “She asked her grandmother about the letter and Mrs Wilbraham is currently going through her belongings to look for the original letter,” he said. “The real excitement is that it’s been a great story for Leah to learn about her family. “What I was able to pass on to Leah and the family was so many messages from my old classmates about what a special teacher Mrs Wilbraham was. “The energy she brought to literacy, the messages I’ve been giving back to her prove that so many of us trace our love of reading back to library sessions with her and what she kindled within us.”
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A giant of business: Peter Greenham senior died on Sunday at the age of 83.
Vale Peter Greenham MOE meat processor Greenham Group announced the company’s founder Peter Greenham senior died on Sunday at the age of 83. The Australian-owned company issued a statement saying Mr Greenham was a fifth generation meat processor whose “passion for the industry touched all who had the privilege of knowing him�. It said his “vision, dedication and drive has shaped Greenham into the company it is today�. “Peter will be remembered for his boundless love and commitment to the Greenham business and Greenham family. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.� HW Greenham and Sons has operations in Gippsland, Tongala
and Tasmania, purchasing livestock from more than 9000 suppliers through live weight buying centres or over the hooks trading. The company’s brands and products can be found at Australia’s leading restaurants and it exports grass fed beef to more than 25 countries including the United States, New Zealand and throughout Asia. COVID-19 restrictions mean Mr Greenham’s family and friends are unable to come together to celebrate “his extraordinary life�. However, there are plans to celebrate his memory once possible. “We are truly proud of the legacy he has built and are committed to seeing his vision through,� the company said.
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THE Environment Protection Authority has publicly released an analysis of the impacts from the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire. The authority was unable to publish these documents until a legal case against the mine operator had wound up earlier this year. The analysis covers air monitoring data and other information gathered by a range of relevant agencies and authorities. It draws on the experiences of scientists and emergency service personnel. The Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry recommended the EPA coordinate and make this information publicly available. The analysis is able to help with the understanding of long-running fire events, particularly in brown coal fires. It may help emergency services respond to similar events. To read the analysis, visit epa.vic.gov.au/aboutepa/news-media-and-updates/news-and-updates/ hazelwood-mine-fire-analysis.
Roo cull program to resume
A KANGAROO harvesting program will resume in Gippsland after an assessment of kangaroo populations following this year’s bushfires. The program was suspended in January to consider the impact of the fires. The program recommenced across most of the state in February and will now be active in a wider area. Forest and Game acting executive director Mark Sandiford said only authorised and accredited harvesters could participate in the program with protections to ensure best-practice shooting and processing for pet food.
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New physiotherapy degree to be offered
FEDERATION University Australia this week launched a new degree in physiotherapy to be delivered at its Gippsland campus to help address the region’s workforce needs. The four-year bachelor degree will commence in 2021 and include more than 1000 hours of clinical placements. Physiotherapists are allied health professionals who are skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular disorders across the lifespan. The number of physiotherapists in Gippsland is projected to grow from 167 in 2016 to 237 by 2036, according to the 2019 Gippsland’s Future Health and Community Services Workforce report commissioned by the Latrobe Valley Authority. “With the majority of our graduates going on to live and work locally, we’re working with government and industry to make sure the courses we offer will lead to meaningful jobs that are in desperate demand in our region,� Federation University acting vice-chancellor, Professor Andy Smith said. As part of the degree, some subjects will be delivered with other allied health students to facilitate interprofessional learning and collaboration. High-achieving students wanting to pursue research will have the opportunity to transfer to the Honours program at the end of the second year. “Latrobe Regional Hospital is the hub for orthopaedic surgical activity in Gippsland and the recovery of our patients relies on
the great work carried out by our allied health team, in particular, our physios,� LRH chief executive officer Peter Craighead said. “With a major expansion of our operating theatres underway, we expect the number of orthopaedic procedures to rise further and as such, our reliance on physiotherapy is only going to increase.� The physiotherapy degree follows the introduction of the Occupational Therapy program at Gippsland in 2020, after a state government boost to allied health education with a $500,000 grant to Federation University from the Regional Skills Fund. To support the delivery of the allied health programs, Federation University will develop specialist laboratories and teaching spaces at its Gippsland campus. Construction of the $5 million facility will begin this month and works are expected to be completed by January 2021. Gippsland subcontractors have been engaged for the build. “The Victorian Government has supported an industry-led solution to the shortage of allied health professionals identified by the Gippsland Regional Workforce Plan, so it’s fantastic to see the hard work paying off,� Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said. Applications to the Physiotherapy program can be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for Year 12 applicants. Non-Year 12 and mature age students can apply directly to Federation University.
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THE flurries of snow seen a fortnight ago across the Valley could well return this weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast tops of just 11 degrees for tomorrow and Saturday. BOM senior forecaster Richard Russell said snow falls could be seen as low as 400 metres. “Broadly speaking snow will be around 600 metres but we’ve seen with the previous event that heavy showers can in fact cause some flurries of snow lower than that,� Mr Russell said. “We could see snow around 400 or 500 metres as that front passes through late Friday and into Saturday.� Solid rainfall of 4-10mm is expected tomorrow and Saturday, easing to 1-2mm from Sunday onwards. “The next few days does see a fair bit of rainfall ... in Gippsland areas as well as the sind shifts from westerly to more southerly,� Mr Russell said. “We’ve been enjoying some very mild conditions and temperatures around 16, 17 (degrees) for nearly a week now, but we’ll see a return to those colder winter-like conditions at the end of the week. “After that cold front maximums will struggle to push through the mid-teens. “We get a pretty good cold front moving across state, starting in the west, which could also see the potential for some thunderstorms. “Any of these storms have the
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Frosty conditions: The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more snowfall for areas above 400 metres. file photograph potential for some very strong, gusty winds, possibly damaging winds.� The BOM also raised the El Nino-Southern Oscillation Outlook to La Nina alert status on Tuesday. A La Nina is a sustained cooling of the central and eastern tropical Pacific which causes above-average winter-spring rainfall. The chance of La Nina occurring this year has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood.
BOM manager of climate operations Dr Andrew Watkins said La Nina also leads to cooler and cloudier days. “It typically brings ... more tropical cyclones, and an earlier onset of the first rains of the wet season across the north,� Dr Watkins said. “The cooling of surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean and an increase in the strength of the Pacific Trade Winds indicates the chance of La Nina has risen. “When these two changes
occur at the same time, at this time of year, we see a greatly increased chance of a La Nina forming and persisting through spring.� The last significant La Nina event was in 2010-11, which was the Australia’s wettest twoyear period on record beating the previous record from the La Nina years of 1973-74. The last time the Pacific Ocean approached La Nina conditions was in late 2017, but thresholds were only briefly exceeded.
Alleged stabbing in Morwell on Sunday
A MAN was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an alleged stabbing in Morwell at the weekend. Police were called to reports of a stabbing outside of a business on Princes Drive at about 7.30pm on Sunday, August 16. Investigators were told a 38-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to the upper body. A short time later, police located and arrested a 59-yearold Morwell man. The man was charged with intentionally causing injury and weapons offences. He was remanded to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Traralgon vehicle thefts result in police issuing a call
POLICE have issued a call for Traralgon residents to safeguard against the avoidable theft of cars. Sergeant Jeff Graham confirmed local patrol had responded three incidents of vehicle theft in the 3844 area recently. “We have had three recent incidents of cars being stolen, where the drivers have left keys in cars, sometimes running, and left the car unattended to go into a retail outlet,� Sgt Graham told The Express. “All have taken place in early mornings, between 5 to 8am.
Police Beat with Kate Withers “All three thefts were avoidable with a tiny bit of care.� Sgt Graham also warned car owners may incur a fine of $165 if their vehicle is found with keys left in an unlocked car, or with the motor running and unattended.
Appeal for information after purse theft
POLICE are seeking information regarding the theft of a purse from Coles in Morwell earlier this month. Just after 5pm on Saturday, August 1 an elderly woman had her purse snatched from the cigarette counter. A man, who had been standing next to the victim at the time, allegedly picked up the purse and placed it into his pocket before leaving the supermarket He was seen walking past the victim as he left the store, and allegedly made no attempt to return the purse to her. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has information as to the identity of the man, is asked to phone the Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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COMMENT LATROBE HEALTH ADVOCATE JANE ANDERSON
Stay safe: Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson. file photograph (taken pre-restrictions) The state government is working around the clock to provide updates and important information about COVID-19. It is vital that everyone in Latrobe can receive and understand this information. The Latrobe Health Assembly is working together with the Department of Health and Human Services, Latrobe City Council and local health services to implement a Latrobe-specific communications and engagement plan to ensure that the most relevant messages, information and resources are being shared through local networks and community groups. We have all been confronted with the everchanging nature of COVID-19. Things can change daily, and it can be difficult to cope with the news of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the amount of change and volume of information that is being provided. I want to offer three important messages to the people of Latrobe ... â– Please continue to take the time to care for yourself and others. COVID-19 is a reminder to all of us about how important it is to look after our physical and mental wellbeing. â– Please continue to be understanding of the global and ever-changing nature of COVID-19. It is impacting every aspect of our society and we really do need to work together and be patient with each other to get through this. â– If you have concerns, suggestions or feedback about how the government and health system response to COVID-19 is being implemented in Latrobe, please reach out to me to have your voice. I will advocate on behalf of Latrobe communities and do what I can to support people during this difficult time. If you have any questions, or to arrange an interview please contact Kylie Jones at the office of the Latrobe Health Advocate on 1800 319 255 or via email at info@lhadvocate.vic.gov.au
IN March, the Premier declared a State of Emergency for Victoria in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Since then people in Latrobe have shown resilience and supported each other as we face this significant threat to our health, community and economy. Thanks to the cooperation and discipline of people in Latrobe maintaining good hygiene and physical distancing, our health services have been afforded the time to prepare for the impact of COVID-19. I am reassured by the extensive work that has occurred within our health services and admire the commitment of everyone that is working together to protect and serve our community. Unfortunately, COVID-19 numbers have risen significantly in Melbourne and are creeping up here in Latrobe. The Premier has recently declared a State of Disaster and regional Victoria is now experiencing a return to Stage 3 restrictions. Understandably, people in Latrobe are feeling worried and frustrated. As the Latrobe Health Advocate, I am here to listen and to understand how this pandemic is impacting local communities. It is my job to ensure that health services and governments are aware of this impact so that they can continue to be responsive to the needs of people in Latrobe. My office, like many workplaces right now, is operating remotely. However, people in the community can continue to share their views and experiences with me and I will continue to provide this feedback to the state government and local services to ensure that the needs of our community are being met at this difficult time. I am in regular contact with the Chief Health Officer, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Latrobe Community Health Service, Latrobe City Council, Gippsland Primary Health Network and the Latrobe Health Assembly. Part of my role is to support these organisations to work together and to consider how things could be done differently and identify any gaps in services that need to be addressed in order to meet the needs of local communities. During the past six months I have seen what can be achieved when Gippsland Primary Health Network, Latrobe Regional Hospital and Latrobe Community Health Service work closely together to design a local system and coordinated approach to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. Like any system, there will always be things that can be improved, and it is reassuring to see that our services are demonstrating a willingness and ability to quickly change the way things are being done if required. I am pleased to see the establishment of a Latrobe City COVID-19 helpline. I have met with some of the staff involved in this work and am reassured by their commitment to spending time on the phone to listen to how people in the community are feeling and to answer the many questions that are being asked. As the Advocate, I will stay in contact with this local team of helpline staff to identify some of the systems challenges and barriers from their perspective with a view to then provide this feedback directly to government.
End of WW2 75 years on
A WREATH of flowers were laid at the Traralgon Cenotaph last week to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Almost a million Australians - men and women - served during the conflict. They fought in campaigns against Germany, Italy and Japan. On August 14, 1945, the Japanese Emperor surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, thus ending World War II. Victory in the Pacific Day is commemorated on August 15 each year. In cities across Australia 75 years ago, spontaneous rejoicing broke out, and there were wild scenes of celebration. However, for the men doing the fighting in the islands, the declaration was greeted more sombrely. There was no wild celebration among frontline soldiers. Too many had seen friends killed or wounded. Lance Corporal Peter Medcalf, a 19-year-old rifleman serving in an infantry battalion on Bougainville, later remembered:“Strangely, no one laughed or cheered. All afternoon we sat quietly and speculated. We found it hard to understand fully�. Veterans’ Affairs Minister and Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Victory in the Pacific signified the end of the World War II for Australia. “The end of the Second World War is a moment our nation will forever remember, it is part of our
Poignant: A wreath of flowers were laid at the Traralgon Cenotaph last week to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
history, and the stories told by Australians who were there on 15 August 1945 remind us of this,� Mr Chester said. “It is a time to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the almost one million Australians who served, the 39,000 who died, and the some 30,000 who were prisoners of war.� Mr Chester said around 12,000 veterans are still alive today. The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 20 August, 2020 — Page 15
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Concentration: Travis planting during the St Paul’s Tree Planting Day.
Green thumb: St Paul’s student Theodore admires the plant he is about to plant during the St Paul’s Tree Planting Day.
Planting for the future: Focused on planting is St Paul’s student Elsie during the St Paul’s Tree Planting Day.
Hard at work: St Paul’s student Ryley during the school’s Tree Planting Day.
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Thank you: St Paul’s students Ryan and Jaxon hold a part of sign to thank Landcare for supporting the event.
STUDENTS studying at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, recently assisted with the planting of close to 500 new trees and bushes to revegetate along the fence line of the Traralgon Campus. Supported by Landcare, the event was the beginning of the school’s intent to build a frog bog and a bee habitat to further develop the grounds of the campus into a sustainable green environment, that will enable ongoing hands-on education in the new environmental space. It was also in recognition of National Tree Planting Day, which was officially held on August 2. The planting team consisted of the school’s littlest children from St Paul’s ELC, Junior School students studying onsite and St Paul’s staff. The grounds of the St Paul’s Traralgon Campus also include more than 80 acres of wetlands and with such a wonderful and unique resource right on the school’s doorstep, students regularly enjoy ‘open-air’ classroom activities and ‘adventures’ in the outdoor domain.
Reap what you sow: The planting area onsite of St Paul’s Traralgon campus.
Easy being green: St Paul’s student Addison putting together tree guards as a part of the St Paul’s Tree Planting Day.
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The Range Retirement Village is a retirement living community in Moe, boasting high-quality residential villas set inside a gated community. The Range offers elegant new and refurbished two and three bedroom independent living villas, set in attractive, well-manicured surrounds. At The Range you can live the life of which you’ve dreamed.
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Splash of Moe’s history features in new book
IN March 1955, the Moe Dairy Co-operative celebrated its 50th anniversary. From its beginnings in 1905 it had successfully developed into a major industry in Moe. The local paper described the original founds of the co-operative as ‘Men of vision’. The story of the Co-operative has now been published in a new book by the Moe & District Historical Society. It is one outcome of the successful ‘Made in Moe’ exhibition held in the Moe Library in 2018 which encouraged members to seek out further information on local industry. The Dairy Co-operative was located at the corner of George Street and Saviges Road and operated from 1905 to 1986 and at its peak had just under 100 employees. The only remaining building from those days is the hardware store which was originally the commercial outlet for the co-operative. Copies of the book, titled Men of Vision may be purchased from the Variety bookshop in Albert St or by emailing moehist@aussiebb.com.au
Best wishes in retirement Rosie
ROSIE Hooper is retiring after 16 years working at Latrobe Valley Village. Ms Hooper grew up in Morwell and first worked as a nurse at Moe Hospital at its inception in 1972. She then worked around the country in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth before returning to Moe for the final years of her career.
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Ms Hooper’s last day is Friday, August 28 and she is disappointed that she will not be able to celebrate her retirement with the team. “I will not be bored in retirement. I have a little house that I want to do up ... I will find plenty of things to do,” she said.
Putting small towns on the map
Birdlife galore: Grey fantails are one of the many bird species that call the Edward Hunter Reserve home. Ms Hooper said her team was the reason she stayed at Latrobe Valley Village for so long. “I love working with these girls, there are a lot of people here who have worked over 10 years at Latrobe Valley Village,” she said. “The residents are also fantastic, they are lovely and interesting and funny. When they come here it isn’t the end of their years and we are here to improve their lives.” Ms Hooper decided to go into nursing after a trip to the hospital to have her tonsils taken out, she said she saw how kind and helpful the nurse were and “hasn’t looked back since”.
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Community Corner
Fond farewell: Rosie Hooper in front of a thank you wall from her colleagues at Latrobe Valley Village ahead of her impending retirement. photograph supplied
Trailblazers: Some former directors and employees of the Moe Dairy Co-operative. photograph supplied
RESIDENTS, community leaders and program co-ordinators from small towns across Australia are invited to this week’s Rural Aid webinar discussing events that put small towns on the map. Each week Rural Aid delivers a free webinar as part of the Community Builders series, and today at 4pm AEST the focus is on two towns and their events. Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said the webinar is built to inspire and motivate small towns to take control of their futures. “This week we’ll hear the story of two towns that have developed unique events to attract visitors and new residents to their area. One is Trundle in central west NSW, with a population today of only 300 people. Their major event is the ABBA Festival which initially attracted a couple of hundred attendees and now sees over 7000 people head to their town each year,” Mr Warlters said. Dannielle Ward, the Trundle publican, is a fourth generation local with a master’s in teaching who returned, from the depths of London winter, to the heat of her hometown 45-degree summers to purchase the local pub at the end of the millennium drought. “We’ll also hear the story of a mining town in Western Australia. Dampier hosts a full calendar of events, from arts to sports, storytelling to gardening, markets and anniversary celebrations by bringing separate groups together,” Mr Warlters said. President of the Dampier Community Association (DCA), Gill Furlong, and Karratha Shire councillor Georgia Evans will tell
listeners about Dampier’s approach to events, collaborating with local organisations and leveraging the personal passions of members of the DCA to deliver new programs. The free webinar series, sponsored by Bushells, was created during the early months of COVID-19 restrictions to support small towns in rural and remote
New book: The front cover of Men of Vision, a history of the Moe Dairy Co-operative, is available for purchase.
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Australia in developing stronger futures in the face of adversity. Attendees can ask questions through the chat function of the webinar platform. Week 3: August 20, 4pm-5pm AEST | How to use events to put your town on the map Week 4: August 27, 4pm-5pm AEST | Bold community campaigns that work in small towns To register to be part of the Community Builders Series, visit: ruralaid.org.au/towns/ webinars
Community Quiz rocks isolation
ARE you bored in isolation and your brain matter is in need of some serious stimulation? Why not get your household together and join the Gippsland Tech School for a night of fun, factual trivia for the whole family tonight from 7pm! As part of our National Science Week events, this virtual trivia night is open to all ages and we encourage individuals, households and families to create a team and join in the fun. To get teams motivated, we will be offering the following prizes: 1st Prize: $100 Gift voucher, 2nd Prize: $50 Gift Voucher, 3rd Prize: $20 Gift Voucher. You can register through this Eventbrite link Register now as places are limited. How it works: Register as an individual or as a team (there’s no limit to the number of people in a team). Note: You only need to register one ticket per team. They will send you a link to join the event in the days prior to the quiz. There will be multiple rounds of trivia with a range of questions across each round that will keep each team thinking. The Gippsland Tech School team will host the quiz and provide interesting facts and activities throughout the evening. What you need: Two devices to participate (computer, phone or tablet), one to join and view the event on and one to enter your answers on. Bring along your scientific and general knowledge skills and support your local Tech School to share learning
Competition closing date extended THE ‘Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve’ committee of management has extended the closing date of its photography and artwork competition for youth to Monday, October 19. Stage 3 restrictions have made it difficult for students to submit artwork entries via their schools and for a committee member to visit the Moe/Newborough schools to collect their work. Moving the competition closing date should allow students time, once restrictions ease, to submit their artwork. The competition is open to primary and secondary school students who may enter either a photograph of nature taken within the reserve or an artwork inspired by nature within the reserve. Entries should be sent to ehhbr.competition@gmail. com. Artwork may be submitted at the student’s school for youth who attend school in Moe or Newborough. Youth who attend school in other towns can contact the committee via email and organise to deliver their artwork directly to us. All artwork will be returned after judging. A selection of entries will be chosen for inclusion in a 2021 (not for profit) calendar featuring the Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve and highlighting its unique conservation value. All going well the calendar will be professionally printed in early November and a Family Fun Day, including a calendar launch and prize presentations, will take place in mid-November. The Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve is a fabulous place for families to visit, take a walk and connect with nature.
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REGIONAL VICTORIA (STAGE 3) What you need to know
• Face coverings must be worn by all Victorians when they leave home, unless they have a lawful exception. • Stage 3 – Stay at Home restrictions apply in regional Victoria. • You must not travel into metropolitan Melbourne except for permitted work purposes, care and compassionate reasons.
• Stay safe by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face covering when you leave home, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, keeping at least 1.5 metres from others and staying home if you feel unwell. • If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), get tested then stay home.
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• Food courts: closed. • Market stalls: stalls can open for provision of take-away food and drink only. • Markets and shopping centres: open, subject to density quotient, but people can only visit for necessary goods and services. • Other retail: open, subject to density quotient, but people can only visit for necessary goods and services. • Beauty and personal care services: closed, apart from hairdressers. • Saunas and bathhouses: closed. • Auction houses: operate remotely. • Real estate auctions and inspections: operate remotely, and inspections by appointment.
There are only four reasons why you can leave home: • To shop for food and necessary goods or services. • To provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment. • To exercise or for outdoor recreation. • For work or education, if you can’t do it from home. • You should stay close to home, limit travel where you can, and use common sense when travelling – and remember, you should only be out for one of the four permitted reasons. You cannot enter metropolitan Melbourne for exercise or recreation.
Gatherings of people
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• Remote learning state-wide, including year 11 and 12, except for vulnerable children and children of permitted workers (from Wednesday 5 August). • Specialist schools remain open for all children. • Childcare and kinders remain open for all children.
• Libraries and community venues: only to host an essential public support service, or a wedding or funeral. • Galleries, museums, zoos: closed. • Outdoor amusement parks and arcades: closed. • Indoor and drive-in cinemas: closed. • Concert venues, theatres, auditoriums: closed. • Arenas and stadiums: closed. • Casinos and gaming: closed. • Brothels, strip clubs and sex on premise venues: closed.
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Schools
• Community sport: closed. • Indoor sport and recreation: closed. • Swimming pools: closed. • Playcentres and playgrounds: closed. • Outdoor sport: only allowed to exercise, or activities such as fishing, golf, boating, tennis and surfing with one other person or household member, provided 1.5 metre distance can be maintained. • Outdoor sporting facilities: closed, except for facilities where public gathering and physical distancing limits can be adhered to and there is no use of shared equipment or communal facilities (e.g. tennis courts, golf courses).
Shopping, retail and personal services
• Restaurants and cafés: take-away and delivery only. • Pubs, bars, clubs, nightclubs: closed, bottle shop and take away only.
• Religious ceremonies and private worship: broadcast only. • Weddings: up to five people (couple, two witnesses and celebrant). • Funerals: up to 10 people, plus those conducting the funeral.
Travel
• Travel within regional Victoria: allowed for work, education (if necessary), necessary goods and services and care/ compassionate purposes only. • Holiday accommodation and camping: closed except for residents, emergency accommodation, or work purposes. • Second place of residence - You cannot visit second place of residence with limited exceptions e.g. emergency or maintenance, shared custody, to stay with intimate partner who does not live with you.
For more details visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
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Online comments ‘EIGHTY IS A CAKEWALK FOR AUNTY MARGOT’ Eileen Leigh: I remember Aunty Margot delivering her delicious goodies to ASIC when catering was ordered. No need to walk a great distance, she just drove her little van up onto the footpath, then onto the paving at the front of the building and unpacked right there at the front doors! A legendary lady! Bet Vivian: Happy Birthday, I hope you have a very special day as you deserve.Thanks for all the special memories you have given my family. Sharon Dean: Happy Birthday Margot. I remember when you gave a talk at our eldest son’s kinder (he’s now 45). I arranged it for Cameron St, Traralgon.You also catered for my Nan’s funeral.Your lovely friendliness and home cooking is much appreciated. Jan Pickburn: Happy birthday Margot! Many happy memories of your delicious food over the years. She catered for birthdays, food towards weddings and funerals in our family as well as other yummies to supplement my cooking when I was working full time. Many lovely birthday cakes for the special times in our family. Thank you Margot. Congratulations from our family and enjoy your day. Fay Marsh: Happy Birthday Margot, you really are an amazing person. Stay well! Lorraine Paulet: Happy birthday Margot. You’ve catered for our family for decades, good times and sad.You make the best yo-yos in the world! Denise O’Keefe: Happy birthday, I went to a sponge making class in the 70s as I couldn’t make one and been making that recipe ever since. Thank you Margot. Theresa Duggan: If you don’t know Margot, then you’ve never bought a yo-yo biscuit, celebrated a milestone, married or been to a funeral in Traralgon. She’s an icon. Bridget Grounds: Happy birthday Mrs Whelan - which is of course how I remember you. The best pavlovas and yo-yos in the world. Glad to see you are still going strong. James Cassidy: The BEST choc chip slice ever made! I moved out of the Valley many, many years ago and there are two things i miss ... roast meat rolls from The Daffodil and Mrs Whelan’s choc chip slice! Does she do mail order? I’d pay top dollar for some of that slice!
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Sean Judd: Had mine done at Sale, results were through in a little over 24 hours. Sue Williams: I had a test done in Morwell 3.30 on Friday, had the results back 7.30 Saturday night. ‘COVID-19 TESTING BOOST’ Joseph Hester: Here’s a thought, how about opening a testing clinic in each major town. Remember there are many who can not travel for a number of reasons, be it medical, financial etc. Steve Hale: Why is it too hard for all major towns to have a testing station? Baz Bobber: Mobile testing so they come to you and you don’t have to go anywhere to spread it. Gayle Kollias: Five days for results is too long. It’s common knowledge it’s too late for contact tracing by that stage.
Consider the battery plant
I AM writing to ask the public to consider supporting the construction of the car battery recycling plant at the Heavy Industrial Park in Latrobe City which has a planning permit application before the city council. The factory is being opposed by groups placing signs on our roadsides describing it as a lead smelter, to conjure up an image of smoke belching from huge chimney stacks like full scale smelters in other places like Port Pirie, to create alarm and worry people. The company has applied to the EPA for an environmental approval and will be under the same EPA’s regulations as other firms locally. The demand from the objectors is lead-free industry which sounds good, but threatens the future economic health of Latrobe City. The activists like to misquote the WHO to push a myth that there is no safe level of lead other than zero. Well-known Worksafe Victoria lead work rules protecting lead workers, disprove this stuff. The dodgy hoax smelter signs on our roadsides need to go. The proposal is in the existing heavy industrial zone outside town at Hazelwood North, actually a good fit according to the city planning scheme referred to by potential investors. If it is blocked by a city council who are captured by the lead free city campaign, future investment will be spooked, lost to us and unemployment will trend up. No one wants to be seen to be in favour of lead pollution but it is important to understand what a lead-free Latrobe City would look like if it came to pass, with empty shops and businesses and why we need leadership from the Latrobe city council to avoid killing jobs. Alternatively, we can watch our power stations close with replacement industrial investment redeployed by companies alarmed by an image of an anti-development city council and community. We need a facts-based discussion. The National Pollution inventory data base reports total lead air pollution in Latrobe City is about 400kg per annum and it would be 600kg if Hazelwood Power was still operating at 200kg. The new factory will make nineteen 19kg from its high-tech smelting module. Power stations have underpinned the prosperity of the region since the 1920s, but the party is over and we must project an image of being open for new business. We have a paper mill at Maryvale producing a small amount of lead, not lead free, but environmentally safe. A lead free city would kill current and future jobs from these types of large desirable employers. There are also many other firms whose processes generate a smattering of lead emissions and these medium size firms would not be welcome to set up or continue to operate in a lead free city. Residents from Moe, Yallourn North and Traralgon areas may think they are not at risk by a bad council decision on the Hazelwood North case, but their prosperity is also risked by rejecting over 200 weekly pay packets per month promised to the local economy. It goes without saying we are in the middle of a pandemic-induced economic problem and we need cool heads at the City Council to create the environment for private enterprise to prosper and employ our people. The silent majority of Latrobe City residents must start contacting their council demanding the permit is processed within a safe
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land use, scientific and economically sustainable vision. As a former councillor, I know how hard it is to stand up to large noisy groups, but it must be done. Phil Edwards, Hazelwood South
Battery plant sparking angst
THE proposed Recycling Battery Plant earmarked for Hazelwood North has sparked much community angst and concern and rightly so I believe. Latrobe City will provide a number of online sessions for residents to express their concerns and ask any questions relating to this venture. This is a good opportunity for the public to have their say, although there will be some not confident or technologically capable of using this platform. While I’m sure there will be many residents who will have their say and already have, I would just like to ask Latrobe City to please look closely at the extremely toxic and horrific fire that took place in Melbourne recently. An aerosol and battery recycling plant exploded and distributed massive plumes of toxic smoke and debris into the air across the suburbs and surrounds. The fire was enormous with multiple blasts that took many hours to bring under control, even with the extremely large contingent of fire firefighters and industrial disaster personnel, and will likely burn for many days. Residents were asked to shut all windows and doors and turn all air conditioner and heaters off and not to venture outdoors. With council considering a recycling battery plant to be given the green light in an area virtually next door to Hazelwood North Primary School, I can’t help but ask myself, why, when the potential for disaster is always present? We have a residential area and a primary school within a stone’s throw from the proposed site and the thought of the same thing happening out there that has recently occurred in Melbourne, is frightening. Linda Perkins, Morwell
Concerns over battery plant
IT was with great interest that I joined the information session and councillor listening forum hosted by Latrobe City last week, to discuss the proposed lead battery recycling plant at Hazelwood North. As a long-time resident of Morwell, chair of the Morwell and District’s Community Recovery Committee (for the Hazelwood Mine Fire), and chair of the Hazelwood Health Study Community Advisory Group, I have grave concerns about the likely health and environmental impacts this proposed venture would have. Whilst I absolutely appreciate the need to create new jobs in the area, the 50 people employed at the plant would be at enormous risk of lead poisoning, which studies have shown are then passed on to their families. This is too high a price to pay for 50 jobs. Lead is well-known as a toxic chemical to the human body. Studies from Australia and around the world provide enormous evidence of the horrific impact it has on people and the environment. It is absorbed three times more quickly in children. It also causes massive problems in children, like slowing their growth and development, brain
and nervous system damage, learning and behaviour problems, as well as hearing and speech problems. As a local primary school teacher, I am very concerned about this plant being proposed so close to the Hazelwood North Primary School and surrounding residences. The EPA modelling of the spread of the smoke from the Hazelwood mine fire of 2016, showed that the smoke spread across all parts of the Latrobe Valley, across Gippsland, and even into Melbourne. This proposed smelter is estimated to produce a minimum of 350kg of lead emissions per year, which would be released into our air. Our air quality should not be compromised in this way. The proposed site of the plant is also right among valuable agricultural land, where many families have successfully farmed for generations. Our land and waterways are too precious to risk to lead (and other chemicals) contamination. I also have concerns about our ability to manage any emergency that may occur at the plant. I have raised questions with council about whether any of the local emergency services have been consulted in the planning application, to ensure we would have the human and physical resources to safely manage any emergency involving chemicals like lead and other toxic chemicals, at the plant. The Morwell and Districts Community Recovery Committee has been working with Emergency Management Victoria for several years, to develop a Community Based Emergency Management Plan for Morwell. This work is still not finished, due to delays with EMV. To include a recycling plant of this nature in our close area, poses even greater risks, which must be included in this finalised plan. As a member of the Future Morwell Committee, responsible for the re-branding of Morwell to “Morwell - Town of Gardens,” I wish to see Morwell’s image change from that of simply an industrial area, but to one which embraces our skills and knowledge in industry and production, as well as promotes the beautiful environment of our city and surrounding areas. The Latrobe City Council adopted the Future Morwell detailed concept plans and vision, and has supported all the works that have been achieved in Morwell. To then allow this dangerous, polluting industry to go ahead is in direct contradiction with the vision for our future. I will be writing to Latrobe City Council, imploring them to not allow this plant to go ahead. I encourage all Latrobe Valley citizens to do the same. If the matter is taken to VCAT, we the community will have no opportunity to speak, other than perhaps through the community letters and petitions given to Latrobe City. Act now. The health of our community, and our children and their children, and our environment, cannot be placed at this risk. Carolyne Boothman, Morwell
Contribution of our Vietnam Veterans EACH year on August 18, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Australians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War.
The first Australian troops from the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam arrived in 1962 and over the course of the war around 60,000 Australians served there, with our involvement ending with the Royal Australian Air Force flying humanitarian missions and evacuating embassy staff in April, 1975. Tragically, 521 Australians died and more than 3000 were wounded. On August 18, 1966, Australian soldiers fought in one of their fiercest battles during the entire Vietnam War, the Battle of Long Tan, a brutal action that saw 18 Australians killed and 25 wounded. As we commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served and died in Vietnam, it is important to acknowledge that many Vietnam Veterans were deeply affected by their service. Vietnam Veterans were instrumental in establishing the Vietnam Veterans’ Counselling Service, now known as Open Arms. This service has been providing mental health and support services for Australian veterans and their families every year since 1982 and is their enduring legacy. All Vietnam Veterans can be proud that Open Arms supported more than 30,000 veterans and their family members last year and that it has made a lifechanging difference to countless veterans and their families and I know it will continue to do so into the future. Vietnam Veterans also set up the Long Tan Bursary, a program that provides education support to the children and grandchildren of Vietnam Veterans, helping them gain the skills and qualifications needed to pursue their chosen career. Applications for the 2021 Bursary are open and eligible descendants of our Vietnam Veterans can apply online at avcat.org.au/scholarships/. As a nation, I encourage all Australians to acknowledge and honour the Vietnam Veterans who gave so much in the service of our country, as well as recognise the rich contribution Vietnam Veterans continue to make to our community. Lest we forget. Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Member for Gippsland
Are we all in this together?
IT seems that the council does not subscribe to the notion that “We are all in this together”, as far as the COVID-19 is concerned. Just as laying off 211 casual staff is disastrous, as putting up the rates would have been. The football teams and the various administrations have taken pay cuts, and sport in general has been severely impacted, this is Australia wide! Why do Latrobe City Council and the highly paid staff think that they are not to suffer the pain of us ordinary citizens? On page 24 of The Express (August 6, 2020) there are seven jobs advertised after laying off 211 casual staff why? We believe that the Latrobe City Council should rationalise their expenditure and use their casual staff for in-house projects rather than outside contracts until this COVID-19 pandemic is contained. Merv Geddes, Gippsland Resource Group Inc secretary
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MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos. Instead, parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’. Please include the following details: ● Baby’s first and middle name/s ● Baby’s surname ● DOB ● Mothers maiden name ● Mother and Fathers names ● Location of Hospital ● Hometown
POTENTIAL SALE OF LAND - PART 2-14 TOBRUK STREET MORWELL Under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989, Latrobe City Council gives notice of its intention to consider the potential sale of land being part of 2-14 Tobruk Street Morwell.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1 1. Name and address of applicant(s): EASTERN VICTORIA GOLD EXPLORATION PTY LTD, 1503/80 Lorimer Street, DOCKLANDS, VIC 3008 2. Contact details of applicant (for map and other information requests): Telephone No – +61 431 382 217 Email – camsinmelb@gmail.com 3. Applicant’s Website: Further information about this application is available at the following website: www.australiangoldexploration.com.au 4. Details of the application: Application number: EL007357 Locality of the land to which the application relates: at Tanjil Bren west of Baw Baw Village and 5 km west of Walhalla in Eastern Victoria Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 358 grats Date of the application: 7 August 2020 Term the licence is applied for: 5 years Outline of the proposed program of work: The Tanjil Bren application is being explored for intrusion related gold mineralisation. There is also potential for conventional reefs associated with folds / faults /dykes in the Siluro-Devonian sedimentary rocks. Proposed work includes a review of all previous exploration including airborne geophysical data, stream sediment geochemical sampling, follow up soil sampling, ground magnetic surveys, drilling of outlined targets. Community engagement is to be undertaken through all stages of exploration. 5. Objections and Comments: Any person may object or comment to a licence being granted by: (a) putting the objection in writing; and (b) including the grounds on which it is made Objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to: The Minister for Resources, c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, GPO Box 2392, MELBOURNE 3001. It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged online to ensure timely consideration: https://rram.force.com/ObjectionSubmission Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 1300 366 356. 6. Other information: a. Subject to other requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining. b. Further information regarding the requirements that must be complied with prior to workbeingundertakenisavailableonthedepartment’sCommunity&LandUsepage: https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/community-and-land-use
The area of land is approximately 13,400 m2 described as Lot 1 on unregistered Plan of Subdivision PS824686R and is part Certificate of Title Volume 8100 Folio 481. The land is proposed to be sold to Community Housing Victoria Limited. The community is invited to comment on this proposal. If you wish to make a submission please write to Mr Steven Piasente, Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, Morwell 3840 or email Latrobe@Latrobe.vic. gov.au with the subject line “Submission - Potential sale of land Tobruk Street”. Your submission should be received by Monday 21 September 2020 and state if you or a person acting on your behalf wishes to speak in support of it. Submissions received will be considered at a future Council Meeting in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. All persons submitting a written submission will be advised of the Council Meeting date. All submissions will be considered public documents unless specified otherwise by the submitter. Further information is available from the Latrobe City Council website – www.latrobe.vic.gov.au search Council Meeting Minutes – 3 August 2020, Item 10.3, or contact Henry Morrison, telephone 5128 5641. Steven Piasente CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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LAND ACT 1958 Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning to grant a licence under Section 130 of the Land Act 1958 to David & Irene Heinrich over the Northern Portion of Government Road East of Lot 2 on PS708024, Parish of Boola Boola for the purposes of Grazing. Further information or comments can be lodged with the Property Officer, Carly Kee on 0436 616 617 within 14 days. Ref 2024577.
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Opal Australian Paper Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent The Position: Reporting to Pulp & Recovery Maintenance Manager, the Pulp Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent will be part of a highly engaged team and accountable for all mechanical maintenance activity in the allocated area. The Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent is a key position requiring direct interface with key stakeholders from Production, Maintenance, Maintenance Planners and Schedulers, Health & Safety manager, Capital Projects, Engineering Services and Contractors. The position will provide a number of exciting challenges including: â&#x2014;? Lead and manage a trade-qualified work force to ensure the assigned maintenance tasks are completed to schedule â&#x2014;? Day-to-day responsibility for all Maintenance activities in the area â&#x2014;? Use of the SAP EAM system for all maintenance tasks â&#x2014;? Ensure all maintenance work in your area is completed safely and efficiently, and to a high quality standard â&#x2014;? Lead business improvement initiatives for the area â&#x2014;? Manage team member performance and timekeeping in line with Australian Paper policies â&#x2014;? Implementation of Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategies, targets and other issues as required â&#x2014;? Contribute to safety and environmental awareness and promotion by contributing ideas and suggestions â&#x2014;? Work required hours consistent with the demands of the assigned work area. This may include after normal hours call ins and the provision of advice to assist with reliability and response to breakdowns etc. â&#x2014;? Be measured on deliverables set and agreed â&#x2014;? Plan and execute break-in work The Successful Applicant: It is expected the applicant will be: â&#x2014;? Tertiary or trade qualified in a relevant field â&#x2014;? Minimum 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent in a Heavy Industrial manufacturing plant is essential â&#x2014;? In depth understanding of Preventive and Corrective maintenance processes is essential for this position The successful applicants will demonstrate: â&#x2014;? Sound understanding of Pressure equipment and relevant standards â&#x2014;? Sound mechanical knowledge with respect to engineering â&#x2014;? Effective management and communication skills â&#x2014;? Team building and development is an essential requirement of this position â&#x2014;? Be a team player who understands broader production and maintenance challenges â&#x2014;? Be able to deal with complex maintenance issues â&#x2014;? Working knowledge of Industrial Agreements (EBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and Awards â&#x2014;? Committed to our safety principles â&#x2014;? Asset management and continuous improvement experience â&#x2014;? Meticulous approach to preparation, planning, coordination and high quality work practices that deliver equipment reliability and performance in a continuous Major Hazard Facility How to Apply: If you believe you can comprehensively demonstrate the experience and meet the criteria required for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria to hr.admin@australianpaper.com.au Applications close: Thursday 27th August 2020.
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Our company is seeking a suitably qualified individual to undertake the above role on a full time basis, located in our Traralgon depot. The successful candidate must possess: ● Invoicing experience ● Good financial understanding ● Strong attention to detail ● Be able to work in a team environment ● Be well organised and have strong communication skills ● General office administration experience All resumes and cover letters are to be addressed to: Operations Manager Email: craig@pdcranes.com.au Applications close 28th August 2020
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ZAAB Zaab Thai Restaurant in Traralgon is now hiring for the following positions: Full time Restaurant Manager, Apprentice Chef, Delivery Driver. Min. 2 yrs exp. is required for Restaurant Manager and Chef positions. Please submit your updated resume to: ZaabZaabthai@ gmail.com.au
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What can you do when words are not enough? When you lose someone close to you, it can be hard to put your thoughts and feelings into words
Harrier support: From left, Ian Heafield, Ian Twite, Rob Embleton, Ken Lancaster and Jesper Olsen leaving Traralgon on Sunday morning. photographs harold biggins.
On the road:. Michael Gillan, left, checks Jesper’s location as Ian Twite looks on.
Jesper conquered the world ATHLETICS REMEMBER WHEN By BARRY HIGGINS
IN mid-November 2004, a lone man was running along the Princes Highway towards Traralgon pushing a light stroller. Like any observed behaviour, no matter how strange it may seem, there is usually a degree of logic supporting it. The logic of the young man was that he was running around the world - up the highway to Melbourne, then on to Adelaide and Perth, on his way to completing a lap of the earth. If you say it quickly it almost seems reasonable. And the stroller contained his essential belongings, in case he had to stay overnight along the way. World record challenger Jesper Olsen was running through Gippsland as part of the Australian leg of his two-year 26,000km attempt to be the first person to circumnavigate the world on foot. Described as a “Mean lean running machine, built to run and run, day after day”, Jesper began running at age 12. Learning off two other runners who had attempted the same feat without success prompted Jesper to consider the idea. Aged 32, he knew it was now or never - covering four continents on foot was not easy. Jesper and his Russian running partner Alexander Karatkov commenced their epic challenge from the Greenwich Line near London on New Year’s Day 2004, running east across Europe during winter. They then crossed the former Soviet countries and Siberia. Joined by Japanese ultrachampion Kazuko Kaihata, the three ran and pushed a heavily laden three-wheeled pusher across the Siberian wastes, escaping a close call with a Siberian bear. After they crossed Japan, surviving a typhoon and an earthquake, the Japanese woman, Kaihata, signed off as planned. Soon after Karatkov withdrew
The start line: Jesper Olsen and Alexander Karatkov on January 1, 2004, ready to start their run from the Greenwich Meridian line, from where all places on the Earth are measured. photograph supplied. from exhaustion, leaving Jesper to fly to Sydney alone. Jesper left Sydney at the end of October, running with his lightened stroller through Canberra and the Snowy Mountains to reach the Princes Highway at Cann River in early November. Taking five days to travel the 230km to Sale, he then continued to Traralgon on a Saturday afternoon. A number of the Traralgon Harriers accompanied Jesper from Flynn to Traralgon and beyond. At Traralgon he stood in the rain and took GPS readings and photographs, to transmit by phone as evidence of his location and distance travelled for that day. Jesper had a very high-tech system of staying in touch with the Guinness World-Records team. Companion runners and support crew, when he had them, also signed off on distances they were able to verify. The next morning Jesper set off for Warragul. After pushing Jesper’s three-wheeled stroller
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The great Dane and his Aussie mates: Jesper, left, with his support team of Michael Gillan and Sandra Howorth. photograph harold biggins. Page 30 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 20 August, 2020
along the highway from Flynn to Traralgon the previous day Harrier members were relieved to see it stowed in Michael Gillan’s support car - even though Jesper had made it look easy. A small number of Harriers ran with Jesper from Traralgon to beyond Morwell, enjoying the conversation and the inspiring tales he related to them. Monash University student Nicole Morrison provided the greatest local support that day, running with Jesper from Hernes Oak all the way to Warragul about 36km. In conversation along the way, when asked why he was attempting the run, Jesper said it was for a number of reasons. “I would like to be the first person to run around the world, and establish the record”, he said. “Also, because it exists as a challenge, like reaching the South Pole - achieved by my fellow Scandinavian, Amundsen. “Like Everest - it is a mountain to be climbed. “And there are not many new challenges left,” Jesper explained, breathing comfortably as he loped along the freeway, with a number of the Harriers panting their way alongside him. The holder of numerous national ultra-distance records, Jesper had a Masters Degree in political science and worked part time as a research assistant. He showed a keen interest in the economics of Australia and the Valley, as well as freely discussing his other great love, running. A distance running coach at the Danish Institute of Sport, the subtwo hours twenty-five marathon runner believed people need a variety of different interests, to provide a balance. Across his few days in Gippsland other members of the ultra-running fraternity provided support vehicles and overnight accommodation along the way.
Ultra-runner and walker Sandra Howorth drove many kilometres collecting and returning Jesper between Traralgon, Trafalgar and Warragul, and also ran with him, while her parents Jean and George provided accommodation for Jesper over two nights at Trafalgar. Michael Gillan also provided a support vehicle and professional massage during Jesper’s travel toward Melbourne. With 14,000km in his log book when he reached the Latrobe Valley, Jesper was over halfway to achieving the record. He still had to run at least 25,000km across a number of specified continents and return back to his starting point near London, as defined by the Guinness Book of Records. Despite an official dinner and promotional obligations in Melbourne, Jesper still ran every day, and reached Colac five days after leaving Traralgon. At Colac he took a ‘break’ to compete in the Cliff Young memorial six-day race, which he comfortably won, running a ‘bonus’ 756km beyond that needed to get him back home. Jesper then continued on to Adelaide and across the Nullarbor Plain to Perth. The legendary ultramarathon runner Peter Grey supported him for a month during the difficult Nullarbor stage. After leaving Perth early in 2005 Jesper flew to Canada and ran along the United States-Canada border to the east coast, then down to New York before flying back to Britain. The final part of his journey was to run across Ireland, cross the Irish Sea by boat to Holyhead on the England west coast and run the final 500km to the finish line at the Greenwich Royal Observatory. So in mid-October 2005, Jesper completed the final leg of his lap of the world, finishing where he started nearly two years and 26,000km earlier. On his webpage Jesper expressed his thanks to all who assisted him in his journey across Australia, organised through the Australian Ultra-Runners Association (AURA) and many local distance running clubs. Jesper wrote, “Thanks everyone - you helped make the Australian leg a SUCCESS”. AURA vice-president Phil Essam posted, “Just a quick note to thank the Traralgon Harriers for joining Jesper Olsen on the road .... and helping him run out of your fine city and towards Warragul. I know it was much appreciated by Jesper, especially in the wet conditions”. So a 34-year-old Danish man who conquered one of the few remaining challenges known to mankind whispered his way through the Latrobe Valley, unheralded except by a few rabid distance runners. Since his 2004-05 run, Jesper Olsen completed a second world run of 36,917km during 2008 to 2012 from North to South - the only human being in history to do so.
National titles now cancelled TABLE TENNIS
Salary cap and player points on agenda of AFL Gippsland FOOTBALL By DAVID BRAITHWAITE
AFL Gippsland expects to make an announcement this month on the salary cap and club total player points allocations for the 2021 football season. AFL Gippsland is currently working with AFL Victoria’s Community Club Sustainability committee in finalising the cap and points. In a statement, AFL Gippsland said it was aware of the challenges the region’s leagues and clubs were likely to face next year, having been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is recognised that community sport remains prohibited for the
immediate future, local businesses have been closed or compromised for substantial portions of the year and considerable financial hardship may be felt by local players and families that will ultimately affect the greater football economy,” the statement read. “AFL Gippsland is also aware of the burden the inflating nature of player payments has placed on community volunteers over the past decade and recognised the need to contain player payments in favour of clubs directing available funds toward other needs that might include facility development, junior programs or other ancillary club initiatives.” AFL Gippsland has been reviewing the caps, the points allocations and
the process for better regulation of the AFL Victoria policies, and was wellplaced to make an announcement ahead of the August 31 deadline. “The announcement will allow clubs the ability to commence preparations for season 2021 under a system that will be clear and transparent, and will incentivise the retention of local junior players,” AFL Gippsland stated. Under the player points system, players are allocated points based on the level of football they have played, which club they were recruited from and where they were developed as a junior. ■ Points range from one for a player developed by that club to six
SPORTSMAIL Football merger
AS an avid supporter and life member of the Hill End Football/Netball Club I would like to express my personal views of the proposed merger between the MGFNL and the Alberton league. The merger is already on shaky ground with two MGFNL clubs looking seriously at leaving and joining other leagues and many supporters of other clubs being quite disenchanted as well. I have a suggestion for the executives of MGFNL and AFL Gippsland. Drive up to Rawson and then drive down to the Alberton league grounds to see how far it is and how long it takes. And don’t do it on a nice sunny day but on a dark, miserable, rainy morning to match the full experience that our parents will face to get their children to the ground/court before 9am. Hill End is arguably one of the stronger clubs regarding juniors thanks to a brilliant junior committee. This merger has the distinct possibility of weakening the number of players that have participated in the past. We have a number of senior and junior
players who come from the Erica/Rawson area and the merger endangers their participation in sport. It has been suggested that the merger would assist greater participation, I fear that the exact opposite will be the case. The Alberton league has conceded that they will abide by special arrangements regarding travel for MGFNL clubs to relieve travelling but if the two clubs leave that will mean that the Alberton league will only have to convince one other club to vote with them and the whole travel plan falls over. Why is this merger the only merger in Gippsland? This merger has been proposed solely to prop up the Alberton clubs who it seems have made poor decisions in the past and has absolutely no thought towards MGFNL which has been well run for decades. I have heard that a person heavily involved was also involved with the Alberton League and sees himself as their saviour. We will see. Bill Taylor, Willow Grove
for someone who played in the AFL the previous three seasons. ■ Points are added if a player is transferring between clubs in the same league. ■ Players with more than one point can have points deducted for each year they remain at a club. ■ Clubs are allocated a total amount of points they have to fit the players in. ■ The total is based on a club’s position at the end of the previous season. In the Gippsland League, which this year capped total player payments at $150,000 per club, the premier is allocated 38 points, down to 45 for teams which won three games or less.
Gorman all smiles as Miss sparkles in final GREYHOUNDS By GREGOR MACTAGGART
MISS Demonica produced a slashing display to secure the Cabinet Connections Maiden Final (440m) at Sale on Sunday. Trained at Tanjil South by Kate Gorman, the daughter of Aston Dee Bee landed her breakthrough success at start three. Miss Demonica ($16.60) sat second in the run from box four and pounced late to edge out the well-supported Georgia Rose ($3.50) by a head in 25.44 seconds. Gorman also prepared the third placegetter End Game. It was a solid night at the track for Gorman with Fenway Lights finishing a close up third behind Adonis Sands and Shot Gun Pistol in the TRFM Restricted Win Final (440m). Swift Intention returned to winning ways in the G & T Sharp Plastering Grade 5 (520m) for Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith. Rosedale’s Carolyn Jones sported a grin after Zipping Hamish won the Gippsland’s Gold 98.3 Mixed 4/5 (520m). The speedster jumped well then assumed control and bolted in by 4 ½ lengths for the ninth win of his 26-start career. Grand campaigner Soda King saluted for Heyfield’s Susan Northway. At start 77, Soda King ($8.50) raced away to seal his 14th win in the No.1 Car Wash Sale Grade 5 (440m) in 25.16 seconds.
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TABLE Tennis Australia (TTA) has decided to cancel the 2020 National Championships, scheduled for November/December in Traralgon, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. TTA has continued to monitor the situation and has been in ongoing dialogue with medical professionals over the past six months. After weighing up all options, the decision to cancel the events was made due to: 1) There is uncertainty around whether Victoria’s COVID-19 situation will sufficiently improve to enable events of this size to be held. 2) It is not currently possible for all states/ territories to travel into and out of Victoria and there is uncertainty around when this will change. 3) The feedback provided by competitors across the various events in the most recent survey highlighted that a large percentage of competitors will not participate this year due to COVID-19 concerns (between 33 per cent and 48 per cent). Although there is some likelihood that the COVID-19 situation will improve by the time the events were supposed to commence, it is recognised that competitors, state/territory associations and TTA need sufficient time to effectively prepare for the events. TTA considered whether a change of venue was feasible, however this is not possible given no states/territories have fully open borders to all other states/territories and vice versa and there is no likely timeframe around when this will change. The governing body’s focus is now on the National Championships in 2021.
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