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A life taken too soon: Flowers and messages adorn the site on Buckley Street in Morwell where Churchill teenager Nicholas Henry was fatally stabbed last week. photograph tessa randello

TRIO CHARGED THREE Morwell men have been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of Churchill teenager Nicholas Henry (pictured) in the early hours of last Saturday.

Corey Smart, 23, and Abraham Abas, 19, were charged on Monday and faced Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Brayden Smart, 20, was charged on Sunday and faced court via video link on Monday, where his lawyer revealed it was his first time in custody.

All three were charged with one count of murder and will face court again on July 19.

Emergency services located Henry, 18, on Buckley Street, Morwell at 12.30am on Saturday with life-threatening injuries.

He was conveyed to hospital, however he later died.

A memorial to the teenager is growing on Buckley Street, with photos, flowers and messages written in pen and spray paint on the footpath and fence.

Henry’s mother Karen said he had a heart of gold that was “too big for his chest sometimes”.

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“He always took time to help people. Everyone he spoke to, he made a friendship with,” she told the Herald Sun. “We want justice. No one deserves this.”

Henry’s family started a GoFundMe page on Monday to help pay for his funeral.

As of last night, the fundraiser had reached $4240 of its $9000 goal.

“Nick had a smile that would light up a room, his cheeky nature would have anyone he met wrapped around his little finger,” the page read.

“He loved anything with wheels - motorbikes, cars and bikes.

“Nick had the sweetest nature and will be fondly remembered by those he knew and loved ... having to deal with the loss of a son and brother like Nick in such horrendous circumstances is unimaginable.

“We would be grateful for any donations that people would like to make. All funds raised will go towards funeral costs.”

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers vic.com.au

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Talking point: Yallourn Power Station has been pegged as one of five coal generators in the National Energy Market to close by 2025 due to negative earnings, according to an energy think tank report. file photograph

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Yallourn a topic of think tank

By MICHELLE SLATER

YALLOURN Power Station has been pegged as one of five coal generators in the National Energy Market to close by 2025 due to negative earnings, according to an energy think tank report.

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Green Energy Markets released analysis yesterday looking at the viability of coal as more renewables were coming on line.

It showed early closures would be due to coal generators’ poor flexibility and inability to adapt to a rapid influx of renewables.

The forecast analysis showed coal revenue would be down by between 44 per cent and 67 per cent by 2025 as it becomes displaced by solar and wind.

The other four coal plants listed as vulnerable for early closures were Vales Point, Mount Piper and Eraring in New South Wales and Gladstone in Queensland.

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in despatchable power plants that will be viable over the long term.

“To be viable they need to be highly flexible to work around changes in wind and solar output.And they need to be low emission if we are to deliver on our climate change obligations.”

Yallourn is scheduled to close in 2032, a spokesman for its operator EnergyAustralia said it would “continue to run Yallourn as an essential part of the electricity supply system for all Victorians”.

“We have promised our workers and the local community that, should things change, and circumstances remain within our control, we will give at least five years’ notice before closing Yallourn,” the spokesman said.

“Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2050.We are continuously exploring options for newer forms of energy generation and storage that supports this ambition, while focusing on providing reliable power to meet consumer demand at the lowest price.”

Criticism levelled at JobSeeker rise

By MICHELLE SLATER

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said the slumping operating profits meant there was a high risk of one of these plants closing before their scheduled end dates.

The report authors were also calling for tighter rules around closure notifications - which in Victoria is five years - to allow governments, investors and communities to prepare to transition.

Mr Edis said the NEM was facing a “tidal wave” of renewables, greater than what governments or market analysts had contemplated two years ago.

He said there was an expected 70,000 gigawatt hours of extra supply from new wind and solar plants to be added to the NEM by 2025 - greater than New South Wales’ entire electricity consumption.

“Efforts to keep inflexible coal plants afloat, let alone build new coal power plants, are likely to be counter-productive,” Mr Edis said.

“Rather than propping up these plants which are getting very old, we need new government policies that supports private-sector investment

JOBSEEKER increases will do nothing to lift unemployed people out of poverty and will “demonise” job seekers, according to the manager of the Morwell Neighbourhood House.

The federal government announced this week it would lift the dole by $50 a fortnight - or an extra $3.57 a day - with a new base rate at $620 a fortnight from April 1.

The government is also upping mutual obligation requirements, meaning job seekers will have to look for 15 jobs a month, which increases to 20 job searches a month from July 1.

The JobSeeker rate rise represents the biggest permanent increase to the dole since 1986, and raises its percentage of the minimum wage from 37.5 per cent to 41.2 per cent.

However, Morwell Neighbourhood House manager Tracie Lund has labelled the changes

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Morwell job seekers were genuinely looking for “JobSeeker is already well below the poverty line work, and doing it tough. and the increase is not even enough for “We should not tar everyone with the same brush, every day we see a coffee. By the time people pay their rent, there is little to no money left for good people beaten by life who want to contribute to society, but struggle to food or health needs,” Ms Lund said. put food on the table,” she said.

“I see job seekers often drop off applications at business that are not Federal Member for Gippsland looking for people, and we will see an Darren Chester said the welfare safety increase in this.This will add increased net was intended to help people get pressure on local businesses.” back on their feet and find a new job.

The federal government introduced “I’m not suggesting it’s easy to live the changes to make sure people were on welfare payments and I understand genuinely seeking employment as they that many Gippslanders find themreceived taxpayer-funded benefits. selves unemployed through no fault of their own,” Mr Chester said.

Part of the changes include a new TRACIE LUND employer reporting line for business “On that point, I am constantly owners to report people who knock back any job contacted by small business owners and farmers offers they are qualified for. who report they have jobs available in our region Ms Lund rejected claims that people on welfare but some people are unwilling to work.”

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Can you hear us: Demonstrators parked outside Latrobe City Council headquarters on Monday awaiting the verdict of the councillors vote.

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Legal avenue not Latrobe City’s path

By MICHELLE SLATER and LIAM DURKIN

LATROBE City councillors have voted against conducting a judicial review into Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s decision to approve the Hazelwood North used lead acid battery recycling plant.

The decision was made in a closed meeting on Monday night, as project objectors sat outside Latrobe City’s Morwell headquarters awaiting the outcome.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said she was legally unable to provide the reasons behind the councillors’ decision not to support the review, under the Local Government Act. “I wish I was able to give this information, but I have to abide by the rules,” Cr Gibson told The Express.

“But we are not backing away from our original stance to oppose this development.

“I can only say how I voted, and I voted to support the judicial review. The minister imposed this at a stroke of the pen without any consultation with us or the community. I think this stinks.”

However, Latrobe City is vowing to renew its push for Mr Wynne to overturn his ministerial approval after council had refused the planning application last year.

Cr Gibson said council was drafting a letter on Tuesday to request a meeting with Mr Wynne to discuss the matter.

The Mayor stated she had not ruled out “sitting with the community outside the Planning Minister’s office or Parliament” until he would personally meet with councillors or the community.

Newly-formed group ALIVE - standing for Advocating for Latrobe in the Valley - helped to organise a community rally outside council HQ to ask councillors to support the judicial review.

ALIVE committee member Maggie Jones said she was hopeful that councillors would forge ahead with it.

“We’re hoping to stand in support of the councillors who probably feel much like us, that their right to decide what happens in the Valley has been erased by this decision,” Ms Jones said before the closed council meeting.

“The council mentioned last year ... that there had never been a development in the Latrobe Valley that had elicited so many submissions, and I think that is quite telling.”

Voices of the Valley convenor Wendy Farmer said

she was disappointed in Latrobe City’s decision, but said objectors would continue campaigning against the plant from going ahead.

“This was not the outcome we hoped for. I have a feeling the decision was based on cost, but what cost can we put on community health and the future of the Latrobe Valley?” Ms Farmer said.

“We will not allow this happen, we will blockade the gates if need be and we won’t stop until they leave. And if it does get built, we will watch them like hawks.”

The proposed development had gained an Environment Protection Authority Works Approval, and was also recommended for approval by Latrobe City’s planning officers.

Developer Chunxing has rigorously defended the plant’s safety credentials.

Breeding cows pinched in ‘‘act of plain bastardry”

By MICHELLE SLATER

“These people had livestock handing ability and access to transport.

“We know the cattle were stolen, because if they had just got out they would not go too far away from their calves.These cattle will be bellowing for their calves and will be easy to notice.”

Mr Hill said they sent up aircraft for two hours on Saturday morning trying to look for the missing animals and had also notified abattoirs and stock agents around Australia.

“The owner is not taking it very well. These are core breeding cattle and he was trying to build numbers back up he suffered through drought and fire,” Mr Hill said.

“I’ve never experienced theft in such a volume or value, especially with the current prices in the beef industry. It leaves a bad taste and producers are cautious.”

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Sour result: One of the cows allegedly stolen from an agistment property near Morwell on Friday night.

A GROUP of three-month-old calves have been left motherless after 17 head of breeding cows were allegedly stolen from an agistment property near Morwell on Friday night.

More than 130 Angus and black baldy breeders, most with calves at foot, from fire and droughtstricken Ensay were due to return home on Saturday morning when it was discovered some were missing.

Owner Chris Commins described the alleged theft as an “act of plain bastardry” after he had carried the animals through four years of drought and battled last year’s fires.

“This hurts, to have these cows go missing the day before they were due to come home is a kicking we could do without,” Mr Commins said.

“One thing we learnt about drought, you hold

onto your breeding cows for as long as possible because when the drought breaks the prices become prohibitive to restock.”

Elders stock agent David Hill is asking people to be on the lookout for bellowing cows that may be acting distressed after being separated from their calves.

Mr Hill said the 17 head of missing cows - each worth roughly under $3000 - had highly distinctive freeze brands marked with 77 on their near-side rumps and split earmarks. He said he believed the “highly suspicious” act was carefully planned by people with inside knowledge, as the cattle had been counted and yarded at 6pm Friday, ready to be picked by at 7am on the Saturday.

“We noticed the loading ramp was used and there were truck marks on the premises. It was very well planned as they were acting in a very short window of time,” Mr Hill said.

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Renewable focus for Gippsland

By MICHELLE SLATER

Drop into your local: Travellers Rest Hotel, Thorpdale manager Adrian Thompson hopes to continue the legacy of the famous pub.

Here’s cheers to a new era

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EXCITEMENT is brewing at Travellers Rest Hotel, Thorpdale, with the famous country pub undergoing a number of upgrades in recent months.

Since moving to the area in October last year, hotel manager Adrian Thompson and owners Jill Jepson and Sean McCarthy have set out to reestablish a presence for the local community, while also being emblematic of Gippsland by focusing on local food, craft beer and spirits.

The rolling hills of Thorpdale have well and truly been a tree-change for Mr Thompson, who spent many years working as a front of house manager for Cirque du Soleil.

In taking on the job of Travellers Rest Hotel manager, Mr Thompson said the pub afforded a great opportunity.

“We have a pretty strong vision with all the potential that the Travellers Rest Hotel has. We have a lot of ideas of what to do but we’re taking it step by step,” he said.

“We opened the Bantock Bar and we’ve moved on to doing bar meals, the next step will be to get accommodation and the restaurant up and running.”

The bar is named after the Bantock and Holden families, who had a more than 100-year ownership of the pub, which tragically ended in 2017 when fire damaged the pub in which legendary publican Johnny Bantock lived.

The upstairs accommodation area has been fitted out with family and single rooms as well as a formal lounge.

It is hoped people from the wider region will use the accommodation during a country weekend away.

Finishing touches are being put on the restaurant section, which appropriately has not lost any of its iconic art deco interior.

The pub has engaged the services of Darren

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Of all innovations, perhaps the most exciting is a distillery set to be installed in the pub’s basement.

With Thorpdale and potatoes going hand-in-hand, Mr Thompson said it was no great secret what would be created.

“The plan is definitely to have a distillery downstairs to make potato gin and potato vodka, and what better place to do that when you’re surrounded by potatoes,” he said.

“We have everything in place to move forward with that when we are ready.”

The stairs to the basement of the pub literally feel

like you are entering a time machine, as the rooms at the bottom have remained virtually untouched for decades.

Amazingly, there is still actually a prison cell at the bottom of the stairs that was used to house patrons who became too drunk, as well as horse stables from the pub’s time as a general store.

In more recent times, the Thorpdale pub was frequented by many football clubs calling through on Mad Monday and was famous for having driver licences taped to the fridge.

Given the Bantock legacy, Mr Thompson ensured the pub’s history wouldn’t be lost.

“It is big shoes to fill,” he said.

“I think it’s very important that history is acknowledged and that what this pub was remains a big focus in the community.

“One of the most amazing parts of this journey is the history of this building and it’s something that has been shared open heartedly by the community, meeting people connected to the bar, hearing the stories about the history and how much it’s been part of the local community.

“It’s not just a history about this pub, it’s a history about Thorpdale. Back in the days where there was hundreds of truck drivers and potato pickers, it was a whole different era then, so it’s fascinating.

“This building if only it could talk would have stories from those times.

“This hotel is an integral part of Thorpdale.We’re very aware of the fact that that’s a really important part of the journey for the pub.

“Our hope and vision is that having the pub here again will hopefully bring more tourists up to Thorpdale and revive this little strip.

“They say it takes two businesses to revive a town so we have two now, well actually two-and-a-half with the post office (the bakery and post office are in the same building), so who knows?”

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From 11:59pm 17 February 2021 Victoria returns to COVIDSafe Summer restrictions – with some revised conditions.

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• You u can have up to 5 visitors to your home per day. There is no limit on the number of hou useholds those people come from.

• Up to 20 people can meet outdoors in a public place. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from.

• No limits on travel to regional Victoria.

• No limits on interstate travel (but you need to check the visiting state’s entry conditions).

• Schools and education providers are open.

• Workers able to return onsite if required. Return to work for up to 50 per cent of officce-based workers.

• The ere are still limits on visiting and accessing hospitals and care facilities, but some of the earlier restrictions have been eased.

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GIPPSLAND has been listed as one of the state’s six renewable energy zones under the state government’s $540 million REZ Development Plan.

The plan includes the creation of a new body, VicGrid, which will coordinate investments and engage with local councils, community groups and Traditional Owners.

The development has the potential to reach 16 gigawatts of large-scale renewable energy capacity by 2040 - more than tripling the state’s existing amount.

The REZ plan is being developed with the aim to accelerate Victoria’s transition to clean energy, renewable energy jobs and investment.

Gippsland Climate Change Network chair Darren McCubbin said the region was “ideally suited” to developing a REZ due its exiting skilled workforce and grid capacity.

Mr McCubbin pointed to large scale renewable projects in the pipeworks, such as Star of the South offshore wind, solar projects in the Wellington Shire and Delburn wind farm.

He also cited the proposed Marinus Link from Tasmania which would poise the region for further investments.

However, he said the REZ draft report needed to include more Gippsland priority projects, and would begin discussions on how to lift the region’s profile with government.

“This demonstrates the importance of the renewable energy sector and developing jobs creation in Gippsland, it’s ideally suited for renewables development,” he said.

“I think Gippsland can deliver much more bang for buck than any other region.”

The investment was part of a $1.6 billion clean energy package included in this financial year’s Victorian State Budget.

Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio described VicGrid as a “major game changer for the way renewable energy works in Victoria” with the benefits to be spread evenly across our state.

“Renewable energy creates jobs. Construction jobs, engineering jobs and management jobs,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“As Victoria works to rebuild and be stronger than ever before, renewable energy will be at the heart of our economy and jobs creation.”

A Directions Paper will identify possible projects for development, followed by a publication due in July establishing how VicGrid will work with communities and businesses.

For more information, visit energy.vic.gov.au/ renewable-energy/renewable-energy-zones/.

• Large indoor venues, such as the NGV and Princess Theatre, can open for up to 50 per cent capacity of the total venue with a maximum of 300 patrons in each space.

Density caps apply to non-seated areas.

• Indoor seated entertainment venues also have limits of 50 per cent of seating capacity and up to 300 patrons per space.

• Outdoor entertainment venues have limits of 75 per cent capacity and up to 1000 patrons. Density caps apply to non-seated areas.

• Hospitality and retail venues can re-open. This includes personal services like beauty and hairdressing.

• Gyms can re-open, along with community facilities and community sport.

• Accommodation providers can also re-open, in line with private gathering requirements. That means a booking can be made by a household, or by five friends.

• Weddings, funerals and religious gatherings can occur with no limits on guests or attendees in commercial venues. To ensure people can keep 1.5 metres distance, the venue must apply the two square metre rule. If conducted in a private home, the private gathering limit applies (5 visitors, the celebrant and a photographer are not counted).

• Record keeping continues to be an important tool for helping Victoria stay safe and stay open. Businesses that are required to record the details of visitors should use electronic record keeping or QR codes. The Victorian Government has a free QR code service.

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provide better services and quality of care to older people.

She said some of the key focus areas included providing more staff and better-trained staff in aged care facilities, as well as better homecare packages.

Ms Sparrow pointed out the rural-metro divide, which revealed that 78 per cent of residential aged care facilities were operating at a loss in regional Australia, compared with 64 per cent nation-wide.

“This is a challenge across the nation, but some areas are feeling it more keenly. It means they are doing it tough and it gives them more challenges when they are already operating at a loss,” Ms Sparrow said.

“We want to see a system design change so it’s easier for people to find and get the services they need and regulations focused on older people’s rights to support them to live better lives.”

Ms Sparrow said the AACC would be contacting local MPs in marginal electorates with high levels of aged populations, which included Monash which is marginally held by Russell Broadbent.

“Under-resourcing of the aged care system has been growing for a long time, and is not the fault of any one government or Parliament,” she said.

“But, it is the responsibility of all Parliamentarians to recognise the injustice and inequity of maintaining a system the Royal Commission described as a “shocking tale of neglect’.”

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AUSTRALIAN news will return to Facebook after the federal government agreed to make amendments to its media bargaining code.

Under the code, the social media giants and Google would have had to pay for news content.

Facebook last week blocked all news on its platform in Australia, including the Latrobe Valley Express and Gippsland Times.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced on Tuesday a compromise had been reached as the legislation was being debated in the Senate.

“Importantly, the amendments will strengthen the hand of regional and small publishers in obtaining appropriate remuneration for the use of their content on the digital platforms,” Mr Frydenberg said.

“It has been a difficult process, but these are really important issues.”

The changes mean the federal government may not apply the code to Facebook if the company can demonstrate it has signed enough deals with media outlets to pay them for content.

The federal government has agreed Facebook and other platforms that may be subject to the code would be given a month’s notice to comply.

Facebook’s global vice-president for partnerships Campbell Brown indicated the company could pull news from Australia again if the federal government were to apply the code to the social media giant.

“Going forward, the (federal) government has clarified we will retain the ability to decide if news appears on Facebook so that we won’t automatically be subject to a forced negotiation,” Mr Brown said.

Mr Frydenberg said Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had told him during the negotiations that he intended to sign commercial deals with news publishers.

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The time to get it right is now: Australian Aged Care Collaboration spokeswoman Patricia Sparrow said so far, there had already been about 20 government aged-care reviews in the past 20 years which had “failed to fix the inadequate system”.

AGED care groups are pushing for big picture sector reform - particularly in regional areas- ahead of a report into the aged care Royal Commission due to be handed down tomorrow.

The Australian Aged Care Collaboration is targeting key electorates including Gippsland and the neighbouring seat Monash, which have some of Australia’s highest aged populations.

Both Gippsland and Monash are ranked third and fourth in the state, respectively, for containing the largest number of people over the age of 55, and 13th and 14th nationally.

AACC spokeswoman Patricia Sparrow said so far, there had already been about 20 government aged-care reviews in the past 20 years which had “failed to fix the inadequate system”.

“After 20 years of missed opportunities, Australia cannot let the release of the final Royal Commission report pass without taking real action,” Ms Sparrow said.

“Australia currently spends about half of what other comparable countries do on looking after their most vulnerable older citizens.”

Gippsland had recently been under the spotlight with a significant coronavirus outbreak at the Traralgon Bupa aged care home last year.

The same centre was also sanctioned twice after being found to have breached sections of all four government accreditation standards.

Ms Sparrow was pushing for bi-partisan government support for a “system overhaul” to

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Free kerbside hard rubbish collection for Baw Baw Shire BAW Baw Shire residents looking to clear out any unwanted items from around the house are encouraged to book their free kerbside hard waste collection.

All households can book one free on-demand kerbside waste collection each year for up to two cubic metres of waste.

This offer is available to all households in Baw Baw, whether you own or rent your property.

Bookings can be made over the phone by calling WM Waste Management Services or 1800 969 278 or online at https://www.hardrubbishmelbourne.com.au/baw-baw/ If you notice that your hard waste items have disappeared prior to collection, please contact WM Waste Management Services to cancel your pickup.

If you’d prefer to visit one of Council’s Transfer Stations instead, you can opt to swap the free kerbside service and drop your waste off yourself.

Before you visit, please contact WM Waste Management on 1800 969 278 to let them know.

If one collection isn’t enough, bookings for additional paid kerbside hard waste collections will open from March 9-26 for collections to take place between April 12-23.

For $66.30 ($32.60 for pensioners) you can place up to two cubic metres of acceptable hard waste on your nature strip for collection.

All items must be out by Sunday, April 11 or additional costs may apply.

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TRAFALGAR Primary School will be the site of a pop up cinema next month.

Cinema Pop Up will host four nights of movies under the stars from Thursday, March 11, until and including Sunday, March 14.

The event will hold showings of The Croods: New Age, The Emperor’s New Groove, Turbo and The Breakfast Club.

The outdoor event has been modified to ensure it is COVIDSafe with a cashless, card only candy bar, pre-booked online ticketing only, disposable covers on all Toyota Lounge bean beds, capped

numbers per square metres, social distancing and sanitizer stations.

Cinema Pop Up director Kate Hardwick said it was excited to bring an event of this calibre to regional Victoria.

“During these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to be with family and friends. Having these magnificent partners on board together means we can offer an experience people can share in together in a safe environment,” he said.

Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss said Cinema

Pop Up was a fantastic event for the community and visitors to the region.

“This is a great chance to make a night of it and enjoy some classic movies with family and friends.

I encourage you to book your tickets now to avoid missing out,” Cr Goss said.

Bookings are essential and only available online at CinemaPopup.com.au, tickets for adults are $5 each, with all kids tickets (under the age of 17) free when you book online.

All tickets are refundable.

Valda’s magnificient contribution VALDA Skinner has been an integral part of the Traralgon Cancer Council since its inception almost 40 years ago.

During that time, Ms Skinner has held the title of secretary and treasurer, and remains a member to this day.

In addition to coordinating fundraising events, counting and collecting raffle books and collection tins and coordinating a roster of volunteers for the Cancer Council, Ms Skinner gave her time to as many charitable organisations as she could.

Ms Skinner said she became involved in the Traralgon Cancer Council in its early days because it “was a great cause to be involved with”.

“I used to help with various organisations starting from when my children were at kindergarten, things like scouts and guides and I sort of ran out of worthy causes so then I figured the Cancer Council would be good,” she said.

“I really enjoyed it ... I was also on a lot of school councils and mother’s clubs.”

Ms Skinner said last July she started to take

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Did COVID-19 stop you from having a health checkup?

THE Gippsland Lakes Great Pelican Count is back on Sunday, April 11, 2021 and you can be involved.

According to Deb Sullivan, Birdlife Australia Project Officer in East Gippsland this year’s count is more important than ever.

“Last year’s Great Pelican Count had to be cancelled with late notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions in place at the time,” Ms Sullivan said.

Nearly 200 people participated in the last Great Pelican Count in April 2019.

“So much important data was gathered by these participants in 2019,” Ms Sullivan said.

“And getting this data in 2021 is going to be vital to understanding the patterns of behaviour of pelicans in the Gippsland Lakes.”

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on less responsibility with the Cancer Council, but remains a member.

“I will always be interested in it, but I haven’t had the ability to be as active as I was before,” she said.

“For many years I organised events, we were always shaking tins at Cup Day and of course all of the morning teas and dinner dances.”

Ms Skinner moved to Traralgon in 1955 with her husband Ron to run the Traralgon newsagency.

“Because we were running the store at the same time as my fundraising I was fortunate that I could make the time to go to meetings, unlike other employees,” she said.

“We came from running a small newsagent in Shepparton ... we moved here to run the Traralgon newsagent which we had to tidy up a lot.

“We ran the Traralgon newsagent for 22 years, we grew it largely from nothing.”

Ms Skinner has now called the Latrobe Valley home for more than half a century, and during her time has received a number of accolades including Latrobe City’s Senior Citizen of the Year in 2013 and the Paul Harris Fellow award from Rotary in 1995.

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pelicans across the Gippsland Lakes taken at the same time on the same day.

Anyone can be involved in the count; pelicans are distinctive and easy to spot making it an event the whole family can be involved in. All you need to do is register.

“Annual counts help provide insights into population fluctuations from year to year and help understand the arrival and departure of nomadic populations that use the Lakes in times of high or low rainfall or both,” Ms Sullivan said.

The count will be held from 11.30 am to 12noon at 92 locations around the Gippsland Lakes.

Registrations are now open at www.loveourlakes.net.au/pelicancount and will close on March 31, 2021.

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PRESSURE is mounting on Victorian Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas to explain Victoria’s reduced duck hunting season.

Announced earlier this month, the 2021 duck hunting season will span 20 days, and have a bag limit of two birds per day.

In parliament last week, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said duck hunters were frustrated and disappointed at the decision to severely restrict Victoria’s season.

“In contrast, the Tasmanian state government has announced a full three-month season and a 10-bird bag limit,” she said.

“Evidence to support a full duck season was provided to the GMA by the Victorian Duck Hunters Association, Field and Game Australia, Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and the Shooting Sports Council of Victoria.

“The question remains how the wild duck population can be found to be so drastically different in two neighbouring states.

“I have called on the minister to release the scientific evidence behind its decision because as it looks right now, it just doesn’t stack up.”

As with all constituency questions, the minister has 30 days to provide a written response.

Animal Justice Party Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick asked Ms Thomas (who was not present) for a similar explanation.

“Cutting the daily bag limit down from the legislated amount of 10 is an acknowledgement by the government that our native waterbirds are struggling,” he said.

“To me and to so many other Victorians, this is even more proof of why the season should be cancelled and duck shooting ultimately banned altogether.

“Minister, eastern Australia has lost a staggering 90 per cent of its waterbirds in the last four decades.

“What is your reasoning for restricting the bag limit instead of not having a season at all?”... if evidence of non-compliance with the bag limit is found, will the minister cancel the season completely?”

In the Federal Senate,Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie argued the move was politically motivated to unfairly target law-abiding duck hunters and rural communities supported by them.

“The Victorian Premier wants us to believe the shortened season is based on science, not politics, but he will not produce the science he claims supports his case,” she said.

“This should be seen for what it is: another step

by Labor towards banning a lawful activity that delivers health, wellbeing, cultural and recreational benefits for participants and significant economic benefits for communities visited by law-abiding hunters.”

However, lobby group Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Hunting says a survey of shooters in 2013 and again in 2019 showed duck shooters’ spend fell on average 46 per cent across Victoria.

It fell even more so in Gippsland, 59 per cent, with Traralgon and Bairnsdale falling by 72 per cent.

More than half of Victorian voters surveyed in a recent UComms and ReachTel poll, which was commissioned by the Animal Justice Party, want the state government to ban recreational duck hunting.

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FOUR years ago Annie Thatcher knew nothing about mixed martial arts, on the weekend she won her second professional fight.

The 27-year-old defeated Angelka Momcilovic with a round one stoppage last Saturday, after lockdown shut down all competitions for 12 months.

Ms Thatcher started kickboxing four years ago, as a new hobby and quickly fell in love with martial arts.

“A lot of people think I must have started fighting when I was a kid,” she said.

“I had always been interested in the sport, but had never tried it, I was doing casual jobs and had stopped studying at that point so I decided to start setting goals in kickboxing.

“My gym in Warragul told me that I should try some jiu-jitsu, because it was better for self-defence and I fell in love with both sports.

“Then I had an opportunity for work that had me moving to Melbourne and I kept training there, and trainers there mentioned that if I do striking and grappling that I should try MMA. The Traralgon export now competes in Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu, but claims mixed martial arts as her dominant skill.

Ms Thatcher said she even took on a boxing match which was a “strange” experience for the all-rounder.

“That really was quite funny, I needed boxing shoes and didn’t have them so wore wrestling boots and I even had to borrow a helmet because I don’t usually wear one,” she said.

“It was a bit like having all of my weapons taken away from me ... it was pretty hilarious and then I won and was pretty surprised.”

Ms Thatcher became a professional athlete in March last year, following an undefeated amateur career, but due to lockdown was unable to compete until recently.

Ms Thatcher said martial arts training changed her perspective.

“I just felt like a new person when I started, it was like I had just found what I loved,” she said.

“I was always an energetic person and I didn’t have a way to channel that energy and get something positive out of it.

“I became the best version of myself.”

Friday Night Raffles

THE state government is funding 20 new and innovative volunteer projects, including creative ideas to restore koala habitat and the use of new citizen science technologies, to inspire even more Victorians to volunteer for nature.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio recently announced more than $300,000 through round one of the Volunteering Innovation Fund, which provided up to $20,000 for each successful project.

The $2 million fund supports conservation projects by helping with the costs of training, delivery and equipment, making sure people from all walks of life are able to volunteer in parks and forests.

Among the successful bids was for a number of volunteer engaged track cleaning activities on the Australian Alps Walking Track will be given a literary boost, with Bushwalking Victoria funded to host authors at a series of book readings in the Baw Baw National Park.

Groups keen to apply for round two of the fund can visit parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature, with applications opening on Thursday, March 11, with funding of up to $50,000 available per project.

For round two, the public will be invited to vote for their favourite projects through Engage Victoria.

THE Cancer Council is encouraging Australians to get moving this March by taking part in The March Charge and setting themselves a walking, running or moving challenge for the month.

Participants take part by setting kilometre and fundraising goals, and can charge either as an individual or by joining others to compete as a team.

It could be as simple as getting off the bus a couple of stops earlier or braving that gym class you’ve wanted to try.

“Nearly 1900 Australian cancer cases each year are caused by a lack of exercise and we also know that a third of cancer cases are preventable by living a healthy lifestyle,” Cancer Council campaign manager Helen Van Nooten said.

“By taking part in The March Charge, you will not only be supporting thousands diagnosed with cancer each year, but also reducing your own cancer risk by being active.”

Funds raised will support Cancer Council’s lifesaving cancer research, vital information and support services and cancer prevention programs to reduce cancer in the community.

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BIODIVERSITY in forests declines as fuel loads increase, a result of long-term mild burning no longer being used to manage ecosystem health in Victoria’s native forests, according to the Howitt Society.

However, “decline of biodiversity has historically been most severe in lightly populated, non-forested areas”, said the society in its submission to the Legislative Council’s inquiry into ecosystem decline in Victoria, which has reconvened after pausing last year due to coronavirus.

The society is named after Alfred Howitt, the renowned naturalist who did ground-breaking research in geology, botany, minerology, forestry and anthropology in Gippsland in the latter half of the 19th Century.

The society’s members include land and fire management practitioners - scientists, foresters and landholders in Gippsland - who advocate policies in the spirit of Alfred Howitt.

In its submission, the society said people’s impact on biodiversity had been most severe in heavily populated areas near forests.

“In eucalypt forests, biodiversity starts to decline as shrubs increase in density and add to fuel mass and structure within four years of mild burning,” the Howitt Society said.

“This can be addressed by sustainable fire management as employed by Aboriginal people for 40,000 years before Europeans arrived. Modern technology can be easily integrated with traditional and scientific management principles to improve efficiency.”

More than 150 years ago, Howitt identified disruption of Aboriginal burning as the ultimate cause of eucalypt declines, the society said.“He described the death of large tracts of red gum on the East Gippsland plains and of manna gum at Omeo,” the society said. “Howitt (1891) was right to conclude that anything lessening that force (human fire) would ‘very materially alter the balance of nature’.”

His insight had been amplified and extended by modern historical research.

The society noted that traditional Aboriginal burning expert Victor Steffensen maintained that trying to manage individual species was a distraction. Rather, whole ecosystems should be managed with ‘the right fire’.

“He is, in effect, a proponent of holistic science and holistic management. When Steffensen criticises ‘western science’, we believe that he is really criticising the specialised academics who ‘have the ear’ of governments but can’t see the big picture,” the society said.

The Howitt group said the legislative framework protecting Victoria’s environment - grasslands,

forests, the marine and coastal environment and native species - was adequate.

“But the legislation is mostly counterproductive because it is based on ‘Terra Nullius’ or the Wilderness Myth. Australian ecosystems need people. Ecosystems have declined and will continue to decline, with lack of management,” the submission said.

“Loss of species, chronic decline of eucalypts and megafires are all facets of ecosystem decline in the absence of frequent mild burning.

“Firebreaks, waterbombers and fuel reduced zones on urban fringes can’t stop firestorms, ember showers and catastrophic destruction. Only landscape management can restore healthy and safe landscapes.”

The Howitt society emphasised that employment and authority in land and fire management must be decentralised as well as diversified.

“Landscapes can’t be managed by remote control. Local knowledge and flexibility to deal with emergent circumstances are essential to successful ecological maintenance as well as wildfire control,” the submission said.

The society said despite all the megafires and lesser infernos, no forest dependent species had become extinct because there were still plenty of trees and forests to sustain them.

“Unfortunately, aquatic species living downstream

of forests have declined as a result of erosion, siltation and ash pollution of our waterways,” the submission said.

Victoria had lost at least 21 species of small and medium-sized mammals since European arrival.

“None of them are forest-dependent and most of them (17) didn’t even live in forests, so their extinction had little to do with megafires and nothing to do with logging,” the submission said.

Two species of birds - the night parrot and the chirruping wedgebill - had become extinct in Victoria, but they lived in the arid interior and were not affected by clearing, logging and climate change. Similarly, the only reptile to become extinct in post-European Victoria was western taipan from the semi-arid zone.

“A dozen bird species are critically endangered in Victoria. None of them are forest birds, they live in wetlands, woodlands, grassy plains, mallee and shorelines,” the society said.

The submission cited the connection between weeds and feral animals.

“Lack of mild burning promotes robust invasive and exotic plants which provide food and/or shelter for feral herbivores at the expense of natives,” the Howitt Society said, concluding: “Increased overall biomass of herbivores - feral, domestic and native - provides increased food resources for feral carnivores.”

Coles to phase out single-use plastics

COLES Group has committed to reducing plastic waste by no longer selling single-use plastic tableware products including cups, plates, bowls, straws and cutlery from July 1, 2021.

The move will divert 1.5 million kilograms worth of single-use plastic from landfill each year.

As an alternative to single-use plastic, customers will instead be offered a range of FSC certified tableware and reusable options.

The commitment applies to plastic single-use tableware products sold at Coles Supermarkets, Coles Express outlets, and Coles Liquor stores more than 2500 sites.

The change is overwhelmingly supported among customers, with a recent Coles survey showing 65 per cent of customers are concerned about

the environmental impacts of single use plastic tableware and prefer sustainable alternatives.

Coles chief executive officer Steven Cain said the company is committed to environmental leadership.

“Ensuring the sustainability of our business is essential to our future success and being the first major Australian supermarket to commit to removing all single-use plastic tableware from our stores is central to our ambition to be Australia’s most sustainable supermarket,” Mr Cain said.

“This important initiative will not only divert more than 1.5 million kilograms of plastic from landfill each year, it will also help our customers who are telling us they want to make more sustainable choices.”

“As a company, we already divert 79 per cent of our waste from landfill and have recycled more than 1

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billion pieces of flexible plastic with the support of REDcycle and our customers, since 2011.”

Clean Up Australia chairman Pip Kiernan said single-use plastic tableware is a big problem for the environment.

“During 2020, Clean Up Australia volunteers told us that 18.5 per cent of the plastic items removed through their efforts were single-use cups, plates, bowls, straws, stirrers and cutlery,” she said.

“Too many of these items end up in our parks, waterways, beaches and roadsides and if left there damage our precious environment for hundreds of years, outliving all of us.”

“We applaud Coles for listening to their customers and taking the lead in replacing these single use plastic items.”

Commitment: Coles Group has announced it will reduce plastic waste by no longer selling single-use plastic tableware products including cups, plates, bowls, straws and cutlery from July 1, 2021. file photograph

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The family owned business soon opened more stores across the state before expanding further to the mainland. A spokesperson for the company said Pets Domain has a focus on bringing a full pet offering to regional Australia.

business has kept its core values: providing customers with the products they need at affordable prices and being passionate about pet care.

range of pet products, including food and treats for all pets, health treatments, fashionable clothing, litter, accessories, and livestock feeds.

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Come visit the store at 325 Princes Highway, Traralgon East to meet their friendly staff and satisfy all your pet related needs!

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“As passionate educators and long-time Latrobe Valley residents, it is our great privilege to lead Lowanna College into its next chapter.

Our team, Adam Hogan - College Principal and Assistant Principals Michael Lakeman, Belinda Ludlow and Fiona Milkins come from diverse backgrounds in Science, Mathematics and English, supported by experience in teaching and educational leadership across a variety of settings. We are excited to continue building the future of our community, by delivering the highest quality education for all students at Lowanna College.

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Traralgon College Principal As the recently appointed Traralgon College Principal I am excited by the future prospects for our school. Since arriving, I have witnessed the dedication, professionalism and moral purpose that our staff bring to their work each day. They are committed to the role public education has in ensuring all students have access to high quality learning and wide ranging opportunities.

Our values of respect, responsibility and resilience are central to the life of the College. I am impressed by our students positive approach to their learning community.

My journey in educational leadership has involved working in schools in metropolitan Melbourne and across Gippsland. I have been a Gippsland resident for 14 years and my children grew up and went to school in West Gippsland. I therefore, understand the unique opportunities and challenges that are a part of educating children in a regional setting.

Outside of education, I have been involved in the music industry for 30 years, performing in venues across the country. For me sharing time with family, performers and song writers is a thing of joy.

Fortunately, I have been able to share this love of music with many students over the years.

I look forward to working with people across the Traralgon community as our College is modernised as part of the Traralgon College and Latrobe Special Development School Regeneration Project. Our new VCE Centre will see the first stage of this redevelopment. These are exciting times for Traralgon College.

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Country champs in Traralgon TRARALGON hosted junior basketballers from across the state for the Under-16 Country Championships at the weekend.

News of the lockdown ending just days out was a sigh of relief for the Traralgon Am Amateur m Basketball Association and Bask kettballl Victtoriia wiith the two-d day event taking place as scheduled.

Players travelled from as far as Echuca, Warrnambool, Horsham and Wangaratta, with matches contested across two divisions in the girls and boys.

The Under-16s Girls Division One was taken out by a determined and loud Sale squad, who were buoyed by the trio of Jemma Birss, Sienna Wynd and Kyra Webb.

The Sonics defeated Geelong in the final to raise the trophy.

In Division Two, it was Ballarat who put the clamps down on Portland in the final, holding the Coasters to just 22 points, while Georgia Bodey led the way on the offensive end with 13 of her own.

There were a number of thrilling finishes in the Under-16 boys division, none bigger than Horsham’s semi-final winner against Wodonga.

It wasn’t to be in the Division Two grand final for the Hornets however, going down to a rampant Hamilton squad where Jack Jennings went off for 25 points in the final.

The Division One grand final was a top contest as the Geelong boys edged out a victory over Warrnambool as Jesse Ombega dropped a tournament-high 29 points for the victors.

Traralgon T-Birds did the region proud, with the girls reaching the Division One semi-finals where they were defeated by subsequent champions Sale and the boys bowing out in the Division One quarterfinals following a loss to Colac.

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Action-packed: Junior basketballers from more than 20 associations took part in the Basketball Victoria Country Under-16 Championships at Traralgon at the weekend. photographs supplied

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Hard at work: Cameraman Michael Delmarco filming inside the Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Focus: Cameraman Jake Bekker filming at Old Gippstown for On Tour with Allan Border.

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AB pays a visit to the Valley

AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Allan Border was in the Latrobe Valley recently, shooting an episode for the ‘On Tour with Allan Border’ television series.

The series possesses a strong Valley connection, created by former Morwell locals Jason Kennedy and Michael Hoogzard, who are the program’s executive producers.

Mr Kennedy has also been the man behind the fishing lifestyle program Fishin’ Trip.

‘On Tour with Allan Border’ sees the man known as AB in his firstever national television hosting role, where he heads up a new and exciting caravanning show.

In the show, Mr Border guides three generations, exploring different parts of the country.

Over the eight-week series, AB leads three teams of caravan explorers from different age groups to challenge themselves to find the best that Australia has to offer.

Places featured in the Latrobe Valley episode include Old Gippstown, Powerworks, Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell National Park and the Latrobe Valley Golf Driving Range.

Joining Border on the show is fellow former Australian cricketer and crowd favourite Merv Hughes.

The former Australian captain said the hospitality afforded to the filming and production crew was exceptional.

“We would like to thank the Latrobe City Council and all the local businesses, activities and attractions that featured and worked behind the scenes,” he said.

“Without your support this episode would not have been made possible.”

There are weekly prizes for viewers throughout the series, including the chance to win an Allan Border signed cricket bat.

Mr Border played 156 Test matches and is regarded as one of the greatest ever Australian Test captains.

The Latrobe Valley episode will air this Saturday at 11.58am on 7Mate and can also be viewed on 7Plus.

Stars pays us a visit: Australian cricket legend Merv Hughes will join former test captain Allan Border on a Latrobe Valley region episode of On Tour with Allan Border, to air this Saturday on 7Mate and 7Plus.

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Residential aged care that reflects the character of Morwell

Lorenzzo De Virgilio, Heritage Manor’s Client Relationship Partner, says that it is important for residents to feel

connected to the broader Morwell community. “Most of our residents come from the local area, so we try to help them maintain their connection to the community they know so well. One obvious link is that Heritage Manor has a beautiful outlook over the Latrobe Valley, featuring lots of farmland that our residents are familiar with.”

A recent refurbishment of Heritage Manor has further bolstered its ties to the local community. “As part of the refurbishment, we’ve put up artwork featuring historical photos of the

surrounding area. Our residents really enjoy looking at these photos because many of them can personally relate to the history of Morwell,” says Lorenzzo.

“As well as that, we now have new furniture and fresh paint, so the building looks fantastic while retaining its historical character.”

Lorenzzo notes that Heritage Manor echoes the local ethos of being welcoming and friendly. “It’s really a community within a community. The family and friends of our residents are generally Morwell locals who already know the place and the people here, so it makes for a very homely environment.

And our café will soon be fully operating again, which will be great for visitors who want to join our residents for a cup of coffee or a treat.”

“In some ways, the friendliness of Heritage Manor makes my job easier because I’m the first point of contact for people who are transitioning to aged care. Families are often worried and uncertain at that point, so it really helps them to see how welcoming our community is,” says Lorenzzo.

COVID preparedness at Heritage Manor and St Hilary’s Lorenzzo says that Baptcare has taken all the necessary precautions to minimise COVID-19 at its aged care

communities. “We have meticulous protocols in place to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors and staff – these include everything from regular screening to masks. We’re currently accepting new admissions as normal and conducting tours for people who want to see the community.”

To book a tour of Baptcare Heritage Manor Community or Baptcare St Hilary’s Community, or for more information, call 13 BAPTCARE (13 22 78) or visit baptcare.org.au.

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Tessari to continue as chairman

ONE Gippsland has endorsed current chairman Brett Tessari for a second term.

Cr Tessari, currently Bass Coast Shire Mayor, with the support and guidance of the One Gippsland Board, led the organisation through the extraordinary 2020 period and is seeking to do the same as the region looks to recovery.

Bushfires, the dairy crisis and the closure of Hazelwood Power Station, in addition to COVID-19, have challenged the region and there is expected to be more pain with the gradual phasing out of the native timber industry.

“It has been a tough period in no uncertain terms,” Cr Tessari said.

“I and my fellow Board members, remain incredibly focussed on making the most of opportunities that are possible as people rethink where they would like to live and work as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

“We further remain steadfast in our belief that our natural resources - wildlife, food and fibre production, energy capability and the skills of our people are key to growing our economy.

“We have enormous natural beauty, a capacity to utilise technology, and an eye to better connect our best regional products to global markets.

“As the Chair, my resolve is steadfast in achieving more for our communities. Our region deserves nothing less - and our future demands it.

“Better roads and rail, education opportunities, broadband and mobile coverage will also be required to make sure our businesses and people can excel. 2021 is ripe with opportunities and One Gippsland is very determined to work together to seize them.”

One Gippsland is a peak regional advocacy body for the Gippsland region, bringing together local government, industry leaders and higher education providers.

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The festival full of heart

Show me some Art festival: Organiser Steven Bechaz is keen to see the Moe Botanic Gardens filled with art and music during next month’s inaugural event. photograph tessa randello

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AN art festival will take over the streets of Moe at the end of March, raising funds for mental health.

Based at Moe Botanic Gardens, the Show me some Art festival will include a colour run lined with buskers, market stalls, outdoor art exhibitions and food trucks.

The work of local artists and school students is set to be displayed at Moe Town Hall.

Proceeds from a silent auction, raffle and the colour run admission will be split between Lifeline Gippsland and Beyond Blue.

Event organiser and local street artist Steven Bechaz said the free, two-day event would be a celebration of art, in all its forms.

“The artists and school students are welcome

to showcase anything ... it’s not just street art and that’s why I called the event Show me some Art,” he said.

“Us artists have struggled with COVID last year, so I want to also help as many of them as I can through the event.”

Mr Bechaz said the community has been great in supporting the event.

“We have a lot of local businesses who have jumped on board and make some donations that will go into the raffle which is great,” he said.

“The event has grown a bit, from what I expected, and I would like to raise $10,000 on the day and give half to each of the charities.

Mr Bechaz also said event organisers were successful in securing grants from Latrobe City Council and Gippsland Water.

“I have been trying to get this going for about a year now and then COVID hit,” he said.

“I have put money in myself as well, some of these artists I am thrilled that I was able to get them.

“I have seen what these kind of events have managed to do for other towns and areas, to see some nice art around here will look fantastic.”

The festival will adhere to current COVIDSafe guidelines, with people needing to sign-on when they enter the event.

Show me some Art festival will run on Saturday, March 27 from 10am until 8pm and on Sunday, March 28 from 10am until 5pm, there will be a colour run on both days.

For more information or details on registering for the colour run search ‘Show me some Art festival’ on Facebook.

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IN preparation for Valentine’s Day, students engaged in Team Timor at St Paul’s Anglican An n Grammar School, recently promoted love and kindness by running a special stall for stud dents and staff to purchase flowers.

The school community bought flowers for each other, with a few anonymous deliveries made that were accepted as a nice surprise.

It was all for a good cause with the team raising for $140 for East Timor.

Team Timor is linked with a group grr called Friends of Ermera, who were formed to help the regi gion i of Ermera recover from the violence and devastation caused by the conffli lictt wiith Ind donesiia. They do this by supporting communities to develop education and business opportunities in the area and Team Timor helps to support many projects in the Ermera district.

Team Timor aims to hold more ‘anonymous’ flower-gifting opportunities throughout the year.

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ATO issues scam warning

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning about a recent spike in automated scam calls impersonating the ATO. This new batch of scammers are claiming they’ve suspended their target’s tax file number (TFN) following suspected fraudulent activity.

Since January 1, 2021, the ATO has received 638 reports of this scam, with seven victims paying out nearly $118,000.

Assistant Commissioner Trent Jakubowski said that “while the number of people paying these scammers is low, the large amounts being lost per person is alarming”.

“We’re seeing that instead of scammers asking for a specific amount of money, they’re requesting victims transfer every last dollar in their bank account,” Mr Jakubowski said.

“What’s most malicious, is that in some cases, these scammers are stealing money under the

guise of saving it from other fraudsters trying to access their account.”

Starting with a robo-call, the two common scripts have been: ■ Your TFN has been suspended as scammers have your TFN details. You need to transfer all your money to us in order to protect it while we sort it out, and ■ Your TFN has been used illegally and you need to move all the money in your bank account to a holding account pending the outcome of legal action.

Young people between the ages of 18-24 have paid the most under this new tactic, with one person losing $36,000 just this week.

“This is a reminder for everyone to keep their guard up when answering an unexpected call. While we more often hear stories of older Australians being targeted by scammers, these

devastating losses show that anyone can be a target,” Mr Jakubowski said.

The ATO does call taxpayers, but will never: ■ Send unsolicited pre-recorded phone messages ■ Use aggressive or rude behaviour, or threaten you with immediate arrest, jail or deportation ■ Suspend your TFN ■ Request direct transfers of money to a personal bank account ■ Project the ATO’s number onto your caller ID If you receive a call, email or SMS and aren’t sure, it’s OK to hang up or not respond. Instead, phone the ATO’s dedicated scam line 1800 008 540 to check if it was legitimate. You can also report a scam online at ato.gov.au/reportascam.

To see the ATO’s latest alerts and for more

Settling into campus life digitall editions diti online l www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au

Send your letters via email to news@lvexpress.com.au Big time: Weeks of planned activities will help Federation University’s newest students settle into university life and get to know their peers as part of a revamped Orientation schedule, including those studying at the Gippsland Campus in Churchill.

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“While large lectures will remain online, we are excited to welcome students to our vibrant and spacious regional campuses where, over the next few weeks of orientation, they will get to know their peers and the support that is available to them.”

Support for hotels is available SMALL and medium hotels across Gippsland can access support to lower their power bills and invest in their business.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said hotels, motels and serviced apartment complexes with up to 99 rooms can access grants up to $25,000 for energy-saving projects through the federal government’s $10.2 million Hotel Energy Uplift Program.

“There are at least 400 grants on offer for hotel operators to reduce energy costs and support the creation of local jobs, including for electricians, carpenters, engineers and plumbers,” Mr Chester said.

“These grants will help to reduce energy bills through upgrades like; air conditioning or refrigeration, installing energy efficient lighting or investing in monitoring systems to better manage their energy use.

“Energy costs are one of the biggest overheads for publicans and hotel owners and these grants will reduce these operating costs and help them reinvest in their business.”

Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said the launch comes at an important time, as the tourism and accommodation sector looks to get back on its feet.

“The hotel industry has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Taylor said.

“With 80 per cent of small to medium hotels located in regional Australia, these grants will provide a significant boost to our regions.

“The upgrade projects will provide genuine and lasting energy savings and will have a positive flow-on effect for jobs and small businesses.”

The Hotel Energy Uplift Program was announced in the 2020-21 Budget as part of the government’s $1.9 billion investment in new energy technologies which will back jobs now and into the future, reduce emissions and ensure all Australians have access to reliable and affordable energy.

Applications opened yesterday and will close on April 1, 2021 (or earlier, if funding is exhausted).

To view the program guidelines, visit business. gov.au.

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WEEKS of planned activities will help Federation University’s newest students settle into university life and get to know their peers as part of a revamped Orientation schedule.

A series of online social and information sessions have kicked off this week, while small, in-person events will continue into semester at Federation’s regional campuses.

Virtual music lounges, virtual library tours, scavenger hunt and trivia sessions will feature as part of the online schedule, while morning tea and lunch events will highlight the small, on-campus festivities.

So far, more than 3000 new students will begin their studies across the University’s Victorian campuses including online students, while more than 6000 students are continuing their programs.

Once again, new students will be allocated a mentor from their study area to help with the transition to university. They’ll host question and answer sessions and facilitate online catchups for students to get to know one another.

Semester one will see Federation University move to mixed-mode educational delivery to comply with density limits in workspaces.

Large group lectures will remain online and as part of orientation, students can complete an online technology bootcamp to give them the support they need to study better online.

Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley said it was always an exciting time of the year.

“Students are at the heart of Federation University and we want to give them the best possible learning experience as we follow the necessary government guidelines,” he said.

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news CWA Moe Branch

THE Moe Branch of the CWA has two meetings monthly at the GEST building, corner of Albert and Kirk Street.

The first monthly meeting is on second Monday of each month between 1pm-1.30pm.

The group meet on the third Monday of each month for craft.

Other activities are organised as they go along.

For more information on the Moe branch of the CWA contact Lois Tipple (president) 0432 333 123 or Vicki Start (secretary) 0466 057 389.

Alternatively, you can email Vicki at vicki.start@speedweb.com.au

Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

DO you need more confidence to speak up?

You may have to give a wedding speech, or a special presentation.

You may want to learn to run better meetings.

By joining Rostrum you will learn these speaking and leadership skills.

In a friendly supportive environment, they help each other reach our personal goals.

Founded in England in 1930, Rostrum is the world’s longest running public speaking organisation.

They have been operating in Latrobe Valley since 1959.

Morwell Rostrum Club meets every Tuesday at 5.45pm and welcomes visitors.

Come along for a free preview.

Find your voice with Rostrum.

For more information, contact George on 5122 2507

THE Moe Rainbow Toy Library is a not-for-profit community service for families from Moe and surrounds, providing a wide variety of toys, puzzles, games and more for children 0-12 years, for a low annual fee.

Trial and concession memberships now available.

New families are always welcome.

They are located within the foyer of the Moe P.L.A.C.E building, at Ted Summerton Reserve on Vale St. Opening hours are listed on our website: moerainbowtoylibrary.setls. com.au or find us on Facebook.

CWA Morwell Evening Branch

THE CWA Morwell Evening Branch will be holding a pop-up scone stall on Saturday, March 13 from 10am to 2pm.

Support their contribution as CWA Victoria celebrates it’s birthday by trying to beat the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show Record of 15,665 scones sold.

Scones can be purchased on the day and pre-orders picked up from the Morwell Historical Society, 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell.

So you don’t miss out they are encouraging pre-orders by emailing

Latrobe Visitor Information Centre

THE Latrobe Visitor Information Centre re-opened as per normal trading hours 10am to 4pm, seven days a week at ‘The Old Church’, 41 Princes Street, Traralgon.

They had an influx of enquiries and visitors to Latrobe City and the greater Gippsland region over the holiday period, with many first time visitors to our region.

They closed briefly during the short “Circuit-breaker” lockdown, but re-opened last Friday.

Please call in and see them if you need any Official Visitor Guides, Gippsland Maps, Eat and Drink Guides, Driving Routes or any other brochures or information.

If you have brochures you would like us to display please pop in and let us know.

They look forward to helping you.

Morwell Rostrum Club

Borrow, Play & Learn at Moe Rainbow Toy Library

Any enquiries to president Margaret Cook on 0408 430 532 or secretary Dawn Cowley on 0403 611 730.

World Day of Prayer Morwell

Little legend: Rosedale Fire Brigade is selling Captain Koala soft toys to raise funds for a new brigade-owned support vehicle. The Captain Koala’s cost $19.95 each and are available at St. Mark’s Op Shop, Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm or by calling 5199 2818. photograph supplied your order and details to cwa morwellevening@gmail.com by March 9.

Additional baked goods and recipe books will also be available from our pop-up shop on the day.

Traralgon Churches World Day of Prayer Service for 2021

FRIDAY, March 5 at 10am Seventh Day Adventist Church Stuart St Traralgon The World Day of Prayer is a wonderful day, always the first Friday in March, when Christians get together to pray for a particular country, in a great wave of pray around the world in a 24 hour period!

It has been going since 1887 and involves more than 170 countries.

This year they are praying for Vanuatu. The theme is ‘Build on a Strong Foundation’.

Further information available on World Day of Prayer website www. worlddayofprayeraustralia.org For more information, contact Jenny Henshaw on 0409 237 944

Moe View Club

THE Moe View Club will be meeting on March 3 at the Moe Hotel, Lloyd Street. Moe. Meetings commence at 10am.

The club members raise funds for underprivileged children’s education working closely with the Smith Family.

Unfortunately, the club has had to reduce the number of children they support to four but hope to work hard this year and to be able to increase that number back to six children.

They received wonderful letters from the children and their parents for the year 2020.

It is pleasing to hear from them of their aims and aspirations for their future and how well they are doing in life because of the help and opportunities the club is giving them.

The Moe View Club welcomes new members, and president Margaret will be glad to hear from anyone who is thinking of joining us.

They enjoy friendship and companionship at our meetings and functions and have some interesting and entertaining guest speakers.

WORLD Day of Prayer 2021 will be held at St Vincent’s Catholic Church, Rowell Street, Morwell on Friday, March 5 at 10am.

It is celebrated in more than 170 countries, starting in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world - Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa some 39 years later.

For more on the Morwell event, contact Pam Shaw on 0459 215 455.

Tarra-Bulga National Park puts call out for volunteers

TARRA-BULGA National Park is one of only a handful of National Parks in the state that has an operational Visitor Information Centre.

In this day and age it is refreshing for visitors that are not familiar with the Park to be able to have face to face interaction with an actual human being.

This enables them to get the best information in regards to getting the most out of their visit.

At present they have vacancies for new volunteers to come on board and help to keep the centre open.

Full training and support will be provided.

You don’t even have to know that much about the park.

A list of answers for common visitor questions will be provided.

Long-term volunteers love the experience that working in the Visitor Information Centre offers.

Do you enjoy getting out in the community? If so please consider giving volunteering at Tarra-Bulga a go.

For further details or to register your interest email friendsoftarra bulga@gmail.com or phone volunteer co-ordinator Jane on 5196 6182.

Calling all cyclists

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DO you love road cycling, mountain biking or simply enjoying a leisurely bike ride on the weekends?

Then Camp Quality needs you!

The national children’s cancer charity has launched its inaugural Big Ride for Little Kids, a virtual cycling challenge which asks every day cyclists to ride 50km, 100km or 150km from March 1–14 to fundraise $500,000 for kids facing cancer.

Australians anywhere can get involved and ride for two weeks in many different ways, on the road, in the gym, as an individual, with a friend or as part of a virtual team.

The best part is, participants can set their own target and track their kilometres using their Fitbit or Strava and connect their app of choice to their online fundraising page.

Chief executive officer Deborah Thomas says Camp Quality’s Big Ride for Little Kids is a great way to raise much needed funds for kids facing cancer while enjoying a favourite sporting activity.

“2020 was a very difficult year for kids facing cancer who endured a next level of isolation due to COVID.

So they need our help now more than ever to finally take a break and be kids again.

“We have 8900 kids facing cancer registered for one of our services and programs including our Kids and Family Camps that provide an opportunity for these kids to get away from it all. Funds raised from Big Ride for Little Kids will help us continue to offer these vital programs.”

So get a head start in 2021, make your RPMs count and put your heart (rate) into it.

To register for Camp Quality’s Big Ride for Little Kids go to www. big-ride.org.au.

Moe Art Society

THE Moe Art Society Inc is pleased to announce it has recommenced activities on Thursdays at Old Gippstown Heritage Park, Moe. In regard to COVID-19 safety, the art group will continue to follow COVID-19 hygiene practices in line with the regulations and conditions set down by Heritage Park management.

New members are always welcome.

All enquiries to Beryl Galloway 0407 271 686 or Karen Rosato 0400 278 565.

JPs return to Traralgon

LOCAL Justice of the Peace have recommence their duties at Traralgon Police Station.

JPs have traditionally provided a document signing station as a community service, however this had to be stopped due to COVID-19 restrictions.

As well as a voluntary community service, the document signing station assists in reducing the workload of local police officers.

JPs will be available each Tuesday and Thursday at Traralgon Police Station from the hours of 11am to 2pm.

Morwell Art Group

CALLING all artists and crafters.

Morwell Art Group is having a membership drive.

The group hold their meetings at 2 Avondale Road, Morwell (opposite the International Rose Garden).

They are a social group and would love new people to come and enjoy a Monday with them.

A cost of $4 covers your tea, coffee and cookies, as well as great company.

They are open from 10am-2pm.

Following a bad year of COVID-19, the Morwell Art Group is glad to say that they are now open again.

They are a community group who love art and craft, so come along and join them.

For more information, contact president Ruby on 0431 540 069.

Friends in Song Choir

FRIENDS in Song Choir is looking for mature people interested in joining their choir.

The choir practice every second Friday afternoon.

These practices take place at Morwell East Senior Citizens Centre in Vary Street, Morwell.

The end result being that the group sing at Nursing Homes.

Practice is from 1.30pm to approximately 3pm if interested please contact Judy on 5135 6126 or Merilyn on 5122 2329.

Time to try table tennis

MOE/NEWBOROUGH Keenagers Table Tennis Club are looking to attract new players interested in playing table tennis.

Keenagers play at Latrobe Leisure Centre, Old Sale Road, Newborough.

Sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Sessional fees are $3 and insurance is $10 annually.

Keenagers is set up to promote recreational table tennis for older residents and retirees in the Moe/ Newborough area, having benefits deriving from this activity a friendly social setting.

It is a social stress free environment with no pennant competition structure with the emphasis on informal social games.

Playing table tennis provides a healthy lifestyle through coordination, balance, flexibility and the

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Then a tactile focused art making session, held on the last Monday of the month should suit you.

All abilities welcome, bring a support worker if required. Wheelchair accessible. Times and venue to be confirmed.

WHAT’S SUPPLIED: Basic art materials.

WHAT TO BRING: Journal, preferred art materials.

COST: Free.

For more information, you can contact Philip Chalker on 0400 603 367 or all.abilities.social.group@ gmail.com

Baw Baw Shire residents can have their say

Join them: Moe View Club members at their most recent meeting. The club raises funds for underprivileged children’s education. ability to exercise the mind. It is also a good opportunity to “get out” and meet new people of similar ages and interests.

For more information, contact acting president Pat Esse (mobile) 0429 792 023, secretary David Claxton (mobile) 0417 302 428 or treasurer Glenda Di Labio (mobile) 0400 587 270.

The chance to get handy

THE Latrobe Valley Woodturning and Woodworking Club are pleased to be able to resume workshop activities.

They meet at their clubrooms and large workshop within the grounds of Old Gippstown, down near McDonald’s on Lloyd Street, Moe, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12noon till 3pm.

Toymaking and other activities take place most Saturdays from 10am till 2pm.

New members are most welcome.

For further details on the club, contact the secretary Kevin Cale 0438 273 218, or come along to their clubrooms and have a look.

Social painting

TRARALGON and District Art Society have social painting and drawing mornings with a cuppa, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10am to 12noon or as long as you want.

Learn to paint and draw classes are held Monday and Friday mornings 10am to 12noon.

Night classes and teen classes are on offer.

A friendly relaxed group with a garden aspect for painting.

New premises, so not at the Old Railway building now.

For more information contact 5176 6000 and leave a message or find them on Facebook.

return to the regular venue at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House. Anyone interested can contact Fred Mattheyse at 0439 536 066.

People’s Clean Air Action Plan event

THE Victorian Air Quality Strategy has been in development since 2018 without completion, so Environmental Justice Australia has prepared an alternative “People’s Clean Air Action Plan” to address the major sources of air pollution in Victoria, including coal pollution.

The aim of the Action Plan is to reduce coal pollution in line with international best practice and so improve the health of local Victorians.

Please join them for the launch, either online, Wednesday, February 24 from 6-8pm, or in person at Morwell Bowling Club on Tuesday, March 2 from 6-8pm.

RSVP at www.envirojustice.org.au/ events/ Both events are free.

Research your family history

DISCOVER the skeletons in your family tree.

Help is at hand if you are interested in finding out more about the background of your family.

The Mid Gippsland Family History Society Inc is reopening their library to the public again after almost a year of interruption to their service.

They are really excited to resume operation in February in their new room in the GEST building in Kirk St, Moe (the old library building).

All are welcome each Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.

Their experienced researchers will help you get you started in this rewarding interest, and introduce you to the extensive resources in their genealogy library collection.

So come along, check out their new room, open the door to discovering your ancestors, and find new ways to tackle the problem of finding an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found!

SuppAUT

SUPPAUT is a parent-run group that aims to support one another as parents/families of a child/children with Autism.

The group is open for all, whether your child is a baby, pre-schooler, school aged - specialist school, mainstream school, home-schooled or an adult - we all need support and can support each other.

The group shares own experiences, problems, joys, successes and support each other with a listening ear and understanding.

It is a very informal gathering, sometimes a guest speaker is invited.

All parents/carers/family members are welcome and children/siblings are welcome too.

The group meets every first Friday of the month, except during school/

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public holidays, at St Peter’s Cafe, 5-7 McDonald Street, Morwell from 10am-11.30am.

2021 meeting dates are as follows: Term 1 - March 5, Term 2 - May 7, June 4, Term 3 - August 6, September 3, Term 4 - November 5, December 3 (Christmas lunch).

For more information or enquiries about the group, phone Louise Varsaci 0414 540 296 or email varsaci@aussiebb.com.au

Book launch

AISHA Alim wrote a self-empowerment book titled It’s All Within You during the 2020 lockdown.

The book is designed to help people move forward in life with confidence and to be empowered.

The book launch will take place on Friday, March 12 at the VRI Hall, Traralgon between 10.30am-12noon.

Attendees are encouraged to register due to COVID restrictions at www.trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=713697& Books will be available for sale and personally signed on the day by Ms Alim, who is renowned as a trainer, facilitator, speaker and life coach.

Expressions of interest

FEELIN’ It: Tactile Art is hosted by Gippsland All Abilities Social Group.

All abilities program.

Are you a person with a creative mind, that loves to make things with their hands?

BAW Baw Shire is calling on the community to share their ideas and aspirations for the shire over the next 30 years.

Over the coming months, residents will have a range of opportunities to design a Community Vision for the Shire, which directly guides the development of the Council Plan 2021-2025 and Financial Plan 2021-31.

This is an essential part of the Local Government Act 2020, requiring all Victorian Councils to work closely with their community to design a Community Vision.

There are three ways to contribute to the Community Vision, including: ■ Completing a community survey, which will be available from March 1 to April 2.

■ Registering your interest to participate in a focus group, to be held in March.

■ Applying to join the Community Panel, which will bring together 40 community members to consider the insights from the focus groups and survey in detail over five sessions.

Community members are encouraged to be involved and consider the following key questions: ■ What are your long-term goals and priorities for Baw Baw Shire?

■ What would you like to stay the same?

■ What would you like to change?

■ What does Baw Baw Shire need to prioritise to achieve this vision?

All members of the community will have the opportunity to be involved and everyone in the shire - young and old, new residents and long-standing alike - are encouraged to share their priorities and make their opinions heard to build a genuine Community Vision for Baw Baw. More information, including how to register your interest for the focus groups, can be found at www.bawbawshire.vic.gov/CommunityVision

Morwell Croquet Club

DURING the month of March, the club will be conducting twilight meetings on Tuesdays between 6pm-7.30pm.

Come and join them for some gentle exercise, mental stimulation and lots of laughs.

All ages welcome at Travers St, Morwell.

All enquiries to Penny 0422 273 617.

Toastmasters International

TOASTMASTERS International is a not-for-profit educational organisation whose mission is to help people develop their communication skills.

Good speaking skills are essential in business, community and home lives, help people work better, present ideas, give better presentations and develop self-confidence.

Whether speaking skills are needed for large audiences, small group discussions or interviews, Toastmasters can help develop communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment, regardless of current comfort and ability level.

They meet every second and fourth Wednesday evening at 7.30pm, and finish at about 9pm.

Currently they are meeting on Zoom, but hopefully will be able to

Players wanted: Moe/Newborough Keenagers Table Tennis Club are looking to attract new players interested in playing table tennis.

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Thumbs up and thumbs down AT last, the parking area in the Breed Street Shopping Centre has been repaired after years of several pot holes and badly marked parking areas, which we shoppers had to put up with, and will help bring back the customers.

Now, can the Latrobe City Council (instead of talking about the graffiti, but no action taken), start to tackle the graffiti which has ruined Traralgon?

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

All politicians to blame for poor governance

I AGREE with John Griffin’s statement that Daniel Andrews and the Victorian ALP do not deserve to be in government based on their inept handling of the pandemic (‘Three strikes and you’re out’, Opinion, The Express, February 18).

Perhaps if Mr Andrews were less obsessed with fringe green left social policy experiments and devoted more of his energies toward basic governmental responsibilities, we would not find ourselves in this quandary.

The ongoing arrogant incompetence of Andrews and his minions brings to mind Donald Horne’s observation that Australia was a “lucky country” in the book he published of the same name, wherein he wrote: “Australia is a lucky country run mainly by second-rate people who share its luck. It lives on other people’s ideas, and, although its ordinary people are adaptable, most of its leaders (in all fields) so lack curiosity about the events that surround them that they are often taken by surprise.”

There can be no doubt that Mr Andrews has revealed himself to be a second-rate Premier in charge of a second-rate government.

If the state opposition had a modicum of competence, energy, tenacity, or vision, Mr Andrews would be facing an inevitable defeat at the next state election.

Instead we have a feckless and invisible State Opposition afraid to say ‘boo’ to their Labor opponents and which has little interest in presenting a clear alternative to voters.

Little wonder that Labor retains a commanding lead in the polls.

Faced with a second-rate government and a third-rate alternative, there is little reason to be optimistic about an improvement in the quality of Victoria’s governance anytime soon.

Nicholas Tam, Traralgon

Water minister responds to Gippsland Water question

DEAR Mr Geddes, GIPPSLAND WATER ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 Thank you for your email December 21, 2020 about Gippsland Water’s (GW) 2019-20 annual report.

All Victorian Water Corporation financial accounts are subject to comprehensive auditing each year by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), as well as other financial oversight by regulators including the Essential Services Commission.

Despite the loss of $8 million in the 2019-20 financial year to which you refer, VAGO’s independent opinion is that GW is able to continue operating, and the Essential Services Commission is comfortable with both the current and forecast future financial ratios of GW. Over $7 million of this loss was due to writing off redundant assets ($2 million) and additional depreciation charges ($5.1 million) resulting from an asset revaluation undertaken during the year.

As with all government departments and corporations, GW has access to specialist consultancy services.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is satisfied that the legal consultancy engaged was appropriate and justified.

GW sought customer input and feedback in the process of drafting its 2018 price submission.

This included inviting customers to provide input that informed GW’s draft submission, inviting customer feedback on the draft submission and holding a public forum in Moe prior to the final decision on the price submission.

GW is also undertaking a community engagement program this year to inform the development of its next five-year price submission, which will take effect from 2023.

As part of this program, GW will be inviting customer input and feedback on values and expectations, service levels, investment needs, operating arrangements, and tariffs.

If you have further questions, please contact Michael Crane, general manager, People and Customer, GW on 5177 4707 or via email at michael.crane@gippswater.com.au or Heidi

In the hotseat: Premier Daniel Andrews is in the sights of an Express letter writer this week.

The Express welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must carry the writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification purposes.

P Preference will be given to shorter letters emailed to news@lvexpress. com.au c or post it to Latrobe Valley Express, 21 George Street, Morwell 3840.

Th he editor reserves the right to edit all letters either for length or legal rreasons, or omit letters.The views of the letter writers don’t necessarily reflect the views of the paper.

Matkovich, director, Sector Governance and Support, DELWP on 0429 188 906 or via email at heidi.matkovich@delwp.vic.gov.au Lisa Neville, Minister for Water

Impact of third lockdown in regional Victoria

THE most recent lockdown may have lasted five days, but the impacts will be long-lasting across our regional communities.

When Daniel Andrews announced late on Friday - ahead of the busy Valentine’s Day weekend - that the virus had again leaked out of government-run hotel quarantine, it sent businesses and community groups into a spiral of costly cancellations.

In my home town of Swan Hill alone, the cost to the community was estimated at more than $2.5 million after lockdown forced the cancellation of the annual Victorian Country Week Tennis Tournament, which brings hundreds of people into town.

The snap lockdown led to a surge in requests for mental health support with Lifeline receiving its third-highest number of calls in the nearly 60 years it has been operating.

I’m not naive enough to say that mistakes won’t happen while we all battle a pandemic there is always going to be unknowns that the government must address.

But the difference is the Andrews Labor Government just isn’t learning from its mistakes.

There’s been more than enough time to learn how to safely deliver hotel quarantine and effective contact tracing, but we’re still waking up with the daily uncertainty of what we’ll get when Daniel Andrews parades in front of the cameras.

We’ve just emerged from a third statewide lockdown. The question must be asked, why does this keep happening? And why is Victoria suffering from such serious and consistent lapses in management of the government’s hotel quarantine program and contact tracing?

Despite still failing to get the basics right, Daniel Andrews has moved to keep his extreme power over Victorians’ lives and livelihoods until the end of 2021.

It’s part of a debate going on in the Victorian Parliament at the moment to extend the State of Emergency powers. Rather than allowing Parliament to review it on a month-by-month basis, Labor is asking for nine months.

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business, your children’s school, and force you to cancel weddings and funerals.

But at the same time, Daniel Andrews refuses to tell us the truth of what went wrong in hotel quarantine to lead to the second wave and to release public health advice behind his third lockdown.

This Labor Government just doesn’t care. Well, Premier, Victorians have had enough.

The spin, the rhetoric, the lies and the incompetence has to stop - the cost to us is too great.

Daniel Andrews must put his arrogance aside and look to other states for his ‘gold standard’.

New South Wales has successfully managed to keep outbreaks under control with good contact tracing which saves the need to lockdown the entire state.

We need certainty but this will only happen when the Andrews Government fixes the holes in its hotel quarantine and ensures contact tracing is up to scratch.

More blanket lockdowns will only sound the death knell for more country Victorian jobs and businesses.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Questions asked

CAN Latrobe Valley Authority please answer this question - why have you supported the thriving towns of Warragul and Drouin - with the funds allocated to struggling families after the loss of jobs and dignity when the Hazelwood Power Station was closed?

I am sure the people of the Latrobe Valley are waiting to hear your valid reason and justification.

Don Duthie, Morwell

Thank you

RECENTLY as I entered the Moe Woolworths supermarket, unbeknown to me, I dropped my wallet, a very old one at that, on the floor of the store.

It wasn’t until I heard my name being called over the loudspeaker to come to the service desk a few minutes later that I realised the wallet the Woolies employee was handing over to me was mine.

Oh my god, what a shock to firstly know I had dropped the wallet and then have it returned, and secondly to find that all my cards and a substantial amount of money were all intact in the wallet.

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Unfortunately the lady who handed it in didn’t leave her name, but I am so grateful to that wonderful human being and would like to send out a very big thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A. Brown, Moe

Remembering the Gulf War 30 years on

AUSTRALIA has a proud military history that spans more than a century and on 28 February we will commemorate 30 years since the official end of one of our more recent conflicts, the First Gulf War. Following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, the international community responded quickly, with the United Nation’s Security Council imposing sanctions on Iraq, giving it until January 15, 1991 to withdraw from Kuwait.

When this date passed, the combat phase known as ‘Operation Desert Storm’ began, which lasted until February 28, 1991 when coalition victory was declared.

Australia deployed more than 1800 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force to the Gulf from August 1990 to September 1991.

Our ADF personnel provided escort and logistics support during combat operations and continued working after the ceasefire in February of 1991, as Australians remained in the region to assist with humanitarian efforts.

The war also saw the first RAN women serve in combat-related roles in warlike service as part of the crew on the replenishment ship HMAS Westralia.

Our commitment demonstrated that Australia was able to make an effective international contribution to a distant conflict at short notice.

All Australians were fortunate enough to return home, however the same could not be said for our coalition partners who suffered losses.

As we approach the 30th anniversary, I encourage all Australians to remember those who served and thank them for their service, to reflect on our nation’s efforts, and to learn more about this conflict in our military history.

Lest we forget.

Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel

Good to see work being done on local roads

ON my regular drives around Traralgon, I’ve noticed a great deal of work being done on our local roads.

It is heartening to see the maintenance and upgrade work taking place in the name of safety.

I always enjoy waving to the hard-working people who are doing their bit for the community.

If you’re out and about, I’m sure they would appreciate a friendly wave.

Gavin Norman, Traralgon

Facebook can stick to crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake news Last week Facebook banned news outlets in Australia.

Facebook is abusing their global monopolistic powers in an attempt to bully Australian news outlets, and we support the ACCC and the Commonwealth Government s efforts to rein them in.

However, Facebook can t ban local newspapers This is a very powerful reminder of the importance of local newspapers as a trusted and independent source of local news.

The Express is proudly committed to publishing and printing local news and being an independent voice for the local community.

We re happy for Facebook to be a platform for crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake unregulated news.

The Express remains committed to local journalism and is more relevant than ever before as the true source of local news and information.

For your local news online, go direct to;

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Bishop pays St Joseph’s special visit

Be our guest: Bishop Greg with the Foundation/ Grade 1 artwork display.

Visit: Bishop Greg Bennett ttt with the student leaders, from left ftt Amelia Tunks, Oscar Murto and Ruby Francis.

NEWLY-ORDAINED Catholic Bishop of Sale, Most Rev. Greg Bennett paid a recent visit to St Joseph’s Primary School in Trafalgar.

Bishop Greg shared morning tea with the staff and then visited the classrooms.

He was especially impressed with the Foundation and Grade 1 artwork.

The students had created their own little ‘Bishops’ and had them displayed on the window into their classroom.

The artwork brought a smile to Bishop Greg’s face.

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House captains: (Back) Yen, Faizal, Jack and Toa (front) Ruby, Hamzh, Tjae and Riley.

Junior School councillors: (Back) Bella, Latisha, Nethul, Blake and Jewel, (front) Grace, Arlen, Oscar and Lilah.

Leaders: School captains and vice-captains Tristan, Zoltina, Aiden and Paige.

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Morwell Central’s new leaders IT was a proud moment at a recent assembly for the student leaders at Morwell Central Primary School, when they received badges and acknowledgement for their roles.

Four students were presented with school captain or vice-captain badges.

To gain this position, they had to prepare and present a speech, students then voted and the top ten applicants had an interview with the school’s leadership before a final decision was made.

These captains have many roles and responsibilities, including running whole school assemblies, thanking special guests at the school and emceeing at the school’s musical, concert, and other special events.

Eight students were selected as House captains after their peers cast their vote.

The House captains will be expected to carry out many jobs, such as setting out and packing up equipment for sport sessions, distributing

lunch orders and helping at all sporting events.

Ten students were also announced as ‘Junior School Council Representatives’.

These positions were decided after they wrote a letter to their hub leader detailing why they should be chosen as a member of the council.

Amongst other tasks, Junior School councillors are expected to attend weekly meetings and be actively involved in running whole school activities.

In the latter part of last year, eight students were bestowed the title of ‘transition leader’.

They worked with kindergarten students in 2020 and are currently helping them settle into school.

The Morwell Central Primary community is very proud of all these students and is confident that they will carry out their duties and always do their best to model all the values the school promotes, whether inside the school or out in the yard.

Transition leaders: Taiya-Lea, Saphira, Shayla, Madison, Jewel, Tahlia, Toa and Hamzh.

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SECON NDARY students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School were glad to have been able to enjoy their annual swimm ming carnivals, right before the third lockdown took k place.

St Pau ul’s Secondary students participated in glorious weather in their annual combined-campus House Swimm ming Carniva al at the Moe Outdoor Pool in a range of swimmin ng and novelty y events.

The frree swim was very popular again this year for many studentts and there was even time for a fiercely competitiive sttud dentt versus teach her swiim race!

The day had a great grr feel and house spirit was high, and d in the end d it was Chisholm House who took out the House Spirit competiition.

St Pau ul’s Year 10 studentt Molly Cargill broke her previous year’s record in the 50m bu utterfly with a swim of 30.99 secondss (previous record held by her in 2020 was 31.00).

Jordyn Cargi gill i in Year 11 1, broke the 50m freestyle in a time of 26.05 seconds (prev viously record held by Matthew w Dinsmore 2007 which was 26.09).

Franklin House were thee overall victors being awarded d the 2021 Swimming House Ca arnival Champions; closely beh hind was Paterson House, with Chisholm House rounding thee top three.

At the finish: St Paul’s Traralgon Secondary School Year 9 student Alice aft fter t swimming her event.

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FORTHCOMING SALES

Friday 26th February, Warragul Bi Monthly Dairy Sale.

Friday 26th February, Koonwarra Store Sale.

Friday 26th February, Clearing Sale A/c Mrs D.D. Renshaw, 368 Copelands Rd, Warragul (Property Sold).

Thursday 4th March, Pakenham Store Sale.

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73 Church Street, Morwell NOW 27th and 28th February 2021 Gates open 8am Toyota Hilux workmate ute 2008 Panel saw, spindle moulder, 500ml thicknessor, 7.5kw compressor.

Selection of furniture grade timber and laminated panels.

Large quantity of furniture hardware, mirrors and leadlight panels.

Old and damaged stock.

Enquiries to Gerry on 0407 849 319

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Masks must be worn.

HAZELWOOD N'TH, 15 Tanners Road. Sat. 9am.

Garden ornaments, doll collection, wool, furniture, household items, tools and lots more. Masks must be worn.

MEN'S SHED

MOE, Unit 2, 41 South St, Sat. 8am-1pm. Clearing sale - household goods, appliances, electronics, cabling, photography items, tools and furniture.

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87 Langford St, Saturday, 7am-1pm. Small freezer, dryer, h/hold items, knickknacks and much more.

MORWELL, 26 Spring Court, Saturday, 8am.

Household items, bric-abrac, clothes, furniture, camping gear, kid's toys and lots more.

MORWELL, 27 Roger St, Sat. 8am - 1pm. Furniture, household goods, knickknacks, garden tools, plants, plant pots, sewing machine and lots more.

Masks must be worn.

MORWELL, 2 Susan Crt. Sat. 8am-1pm. Household items including 2 door fridge/freezer, tools, camping gear, car parts, Statesman's rear lights.

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Phone 0475 446 059.

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When making contact with people for the first time, it is advisable to meet in a public place and let a member of your family or a trusted friend know where you will be.

We would advise readers and advertisers to exercise caution and giving out personal details. This will be respected by genuine respondents.

Traralgon, 75 Greenfield Drive. Saturday, 8-11am.

No early callers. Masks must be worn.

NEWB., 76 Monash Rd, Saturday, 9am start.

Moving sale! H/hold items, DVDs, books, electrical, model cars, antique items, and more.

T'GON Finders Keepers secondhand goods, huge pink shed, 156 Argyle St. Full and overflowing, 7 days a week, 10am-6pm.

Phone 0408 388 407.

TRARALGON, 12 Saxby Crt. Saturday 8am-1pm.

Household goods, shed items, home decor, electrical goods and garden items and some toys.

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TRARALGON, 4 Lachlan Close, Sat., 9am - 2pm. Tues. 2nd March $20 p/p.

Assort. glasses, vases, Jaybee Tours/Hazelwood bric-a-brac, shoes, bags, Coaches 0428 223 361. ladies clothes, coats, jeans, DVDs, CDs, VCR videos, lots more. No early callers, cash only.

Big and small. Phone 0429 977 323.

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Morwell, 279 Princes Dve, Saturday, 9am. Clothes, tools, furniture, gym Fully furnished, own toilet and bathroom. Contact equipment and antiques.

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MOE, 3A View St. Sat. and Sun. 8am-3pm. Public Notices Camping gear, tools, cement mixer, petrol generator, shelving, turned posts, older style doors, household items, shed clean out, some antique and country style items, new shower base and hand basin.

MOE, 62 Wirraway St, Sat. and Sun., 8am - 12.30.

Moving sale - household and shed items. Something for everyone. All must go. EFTPOS avail.

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

Wednesday, 20th October $100 p/p. Jaybee Tours/ Hazelwood Coaches 0428 223 361.

Hazelwood Coaches 0428 223 361

Expression of Interest Clinical Council Membership Gippsland PHN is part of a national network of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. PHNs across the country are funded to work towards the objective of meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable people in the community or those most at risk of poor health outcomes. Gippsland PHN works closely with the primary health system to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities, through better coordination and support of health services and by commissioning new services to address identified health needs. The PHN core functions: support to general practice, system integration, health planning and commissioning are designed to address identified national objectives and priority areas.

These priorities frame the work of Gippsland PHN, guided also by community and clinical input to improve health outcomes. Gippsland PHNs vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland.

Gippsland PHN is seeking expressions of interest for 10-12 Clinical Council Members to commence 1 July 2021, for a three-year term.

The Clinical Council will report directly to Clinical Advisory Council and Gippsland PHN Board, to represent the perspectives’ of, and influence: consumers, carers and/or patient experience of the primary health system in Gippsland.

How to apply All potential nominees should review the online information and complete the Expression of Interest link available at: www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers For more information, please email company.secretary@gphn.org.au Applications Close: Sunday, 7 March 2021

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Gippsland PHN is part of a national network of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. PHNs across the country are funded to work towards the objective of meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable people in the community or those most at risk of poor health outcomes. Gippsland PHN works closely with the primary health system to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities, through better coordination and support of health services and by commissioning new services to address identified health needs. The PHN core functions: support to general practice, system integration, health planning and commissioning are designed to address identified national objectives and priority areas.

These priorities frame the work of Gippsland PHN, guided also by community and clinical input to improve health outcomes. Gippsland PHNs vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland.

Gippsland PHN is seeking expressions of interest for four Community Advisory Committee Members to commence 1 July 2021, for a three year term.

The Community Advisory Committee will report directly to Gippsland PHN Board, and comprises of 10-12 members across Gippsland, to represent the perspectives’ of, and influence; consumers, carers and/ or patient experience of the primary health system in Gippsland.

How to apply All potential nominees should review the online information and complete the Expression of Interest link available at: www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers For more information, please email company.secretary@gphn.org.au Applications Close: Sunday, 7 March 2021

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Expression of Interest Clinical Council GP Chairs (3 Positions) Gippsland PHN is part of a national network of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. PHNs across the country are funded to work towards the objective of meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable people in the community or those most at risk of poor health outcomes. Gippsland PHN works closely with the primary health system to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities, through better coordination and support of health services and by commissioning new services to address identified health needs. The PHN core functions: support to general practice, system integration, health planning and commissioning are designed to address identified national objectives and priority areas.

These priorities frame the work of Gippsland PHN, guided also by community and clinical input to improve health outcomes. Gippsland PHNs vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland.

Gippsland PHN is seeking expressions of interest for Gippsland General Practitioners to nominate for subregional Clinical Council Chair positions for a three year term commencing 1 July 2021.

Clinical Council Chairs will facilitate quarterly meetings and report directly to Clinical Advisory Council and Gippsland PHN Board.

How to apply All potential nominees should review the online information and complete the Expression of Interest link available at: www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers For more information, please email company.secretary@gphn.org.au Applications Close: Sunday, 7 March 2021

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OVEN REPAIRS

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Reliable, experienced and friendly. Most parts are carried on-board.

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

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● Gutter cleans ● Rubbish Specialising in all domes- removal ● Door locks tic work. REC.4188. Ph ● Fence repairs ● Patch Peter 0438 177 153 or and paint ● Taps and washers. All things handyCarol 5126 2110. man. 0468 917 775.

Public Notices

Pruning, weed spraying, mulching. Friendly, reliable service. Phone Rowan 0423 082 916.

PLUMBING

General plumbing, repairs and maintenance, drainage and sewerage, roofing and guttering.

Small jobs welcome.

Phone Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

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APPRENTICESHIP

Painting, 4 year term, must be over 18 years with driver's licence.

Enthusiastic worker, willing to learn the trade.

Call Steve 0407 221 089.

MECHANICAL/ FITTER

NEEDED Too many toys, not enough time. Need help rebuilding, modifying and maintaining 4x4s, utes, trucks and skid steers. Good workshop, good conditions. May need to help fit trucks.

Send resume/ application to: charlieyinnar@ hotmail.com

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FOR HIRE / CHARTER

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Capable of making sandwiches, salads, sandwich and fruit platters for our corporate customers.

Experience essential. Must be able to work in a team and individually. Must be innovative.

Hours are Mon.-Fri. 7am-2pm.

For more info call into Shop 15, 186 Commercial Rd, Morwell Email applications to: outofdough@dodo.com

Mark Bruerton 0428 223 361 mark@hazelwoodcoaches.com.au

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The FRONT OFFICE will be CLOSED on Monday 8th March The CLA LASSIFIEDS A phone line WILL BE OPEN betw tween w 8.30am-10.30am Phone 5135 4455 NEWS STORIES can be directed to the Newsroom on 5135 4429 or email: news@lvexpress.com.au

VOLUNTEER TRADES / HANDY PEOPLE NEEDED

The Walhalla Goldfields Railway needs volunteer trades and handy people to assist with the construction of a Self-Propelled Railmotor, restoration and regauging of two ex-Qld Railways Diesel Locomotives, Carriage and Locomotive maintenance, installation of new track work and signaling.

Ideally applicants would hold appropriate qualifications, but handy people are also needed.

You will work as part of a team (who will quickly become friends) and remuneration is by way of the satisfaction of being part of history as we make memories for the many visitors to our railway.

Call Graham Vallance on 0414 858 339 email: office@walhallarail.com.au or visit our website www.walhallarail.com.au and go to the 'About Us, Team' section

HELLO BABY

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

Attractive wages, annual increase and extras Excellent team culture, where people MATTER! Opportunity for further training and career advancement

Want to be more than just a number? We already have a GREAT team, but we need to grow it! Qualified Plumbers, if you've got what it takes, join us!

So, what do we need from you? ● Current VIC plumbing registration ● Current driver's licence (manual) ● Industry Induction card ● Great communication skills ● Positive attitude ● At least 12 months experience as a qualified plumber ● Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team ● Ability to use technology (use of our mobile app is a daily part of the role. Don't worry though, full training will be provided!)

To apply, please send us an email with your resume to: s.robinson@laserplumbing.com.au

ENROLLED NURSE

Latrobe Valley Village are currently sourcing applications from motivated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses who wish to utilise their training and qualifications on a permanent part time basis within our friendly team.

The successful applicant should be available to work AM/PM and night shift while also possessing the following knowledge and skills, (whilst these skills are an advantage, on the job training will be provided) for successful applicants.

1. Previous experience in Aged Care an advantage.

2. Comprehensive understanding of Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Process.

3. Working knowledge of ACFI documentation and requirements.

4. Basic computer skills.

Salary packaging is available to successful permanent part time applicants.

Essential Criteria: 1. All applicants must have a current Registration with the Midwifery and Nurses Board of Aust: 2. Current Victorian Police Check (within a 3 years period of date of application/ employment).

Position Description maybe obtained by phoning 5127 7488 during office hours Applications close 26 February 2021.

Letters of application forwarded to Facility Care Mgr, Latrobe Valley Village Inc., 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 or emailed to admin@lvvillage.com.au, Application to be accompanied by resume and any other relevant information including three referees.

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ACCOUNTS ADMIN. OFFICER Part-time position for a Trust and General Accounts Bookkeeper/Admin. Officer.

Flexible hours.

Please apply to: traralgon.vic@raywhite.com with resume, details of previous experience and qualifications, details of accounting packages used.

Real Estate knowledge would be an advantage.

Situations Vacant

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

The Property Group is looking for a part time real estate Property Management Administrator for a minimum of two days per week (with the potential of flexible and additional hours).

The successful applicant will need to be a qualified Agents Representative and property management experience is preferred.

Enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Email your resume to Lisa Eakins lisa@thepropertygroup.net.au

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EXPERIENCED SANDWICH MAKER / COOK

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At Opal Australian Paper, Maryvale Mill we value diversity in our workforce to support an inclusive workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer we are dedicated to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you would like to work for a company that is passionate about its future and values its people then we encourage you to apply for these roles.

With a well-earned reputation as an employer of choice, Opal Australian Paper employs over 900 staff at its state of the art Maryvale paper mill. Using highly sophisticated equipment and the latest in cutting-edge technology, Opal Australian Paper delivers a premium product that is recognised as world class.

The Position: Opportunities now exist for temporary production workers for an initial period of three months. Successful applicants may be required to work day work for up to two years before progressing to shift work.

To be considered for these positions applicants must: ● Have a demonstrated commitment to OH&S ● Have a positive attitude ● Be flexible and capable of working as part of a team ● Have previous experience or willingness to work shift work ● Have a reliable employment history ● Be medically fit to perform manual duties within a production environment.

As part of the selection process candidates will be required to take part in a range of testing including verbal and numerical reasoning and mechanical comprehension.

How to Apply: You must submit a resume and cover letter clearly outlining: ● Past employment history ● Qualifications, tickets and licences held ● At least two referees including their position title, company and contact number.

Please email the above to hr.admin@australianpaper.com.au Applications close: Sunday, 14th March 2021.

Casual Front of House Wait and Bar People Wanted (Juniors Included) Little Prince and Neilsons Kitchen are looking for their next front of house superstars.

A range of hours are available, from day, night and Saturdays (Closed Sunday/Monday).

If you want to work in a fast paced environment, have great customer service skills and presentation, and want be part of an amazing team, then we want to hear from you!

Please drop in your resume ASAP to either restaurant and have a chat: Little Prince 58 Hotham Street Traralgon Neilsons Kitchen 13 Seymour Street Traralgon

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SOFTWOOD HARVEST SERVICES NE VICTORIA

HVP Plantations is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced harvest contractors to undertake first and second thinning of softwood plantations in the Benalla and Ovens District of North East Victoria.

Approx. 90,000 tonnes per annum of harvest capacity is required commencing July 2021, term up to 5 years. Submissions for all or some of the volume will be considered.

For additional information, parties must register their interest by Friday 12 March 2021 by contacting Chris Phillips Harvest Manager 33 Smith Street, Myrtleford, Victoria 3737 T: (03) 5731 2010 or 0429 400 006 E: chris.phillips@hvp.com.au Further information will be available to registered contractors after 12 March 2021.

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Location: Maryvale Mill The Position: Reporting to the area Manager’s, the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendents will be part of a highly engaged team and accountable for all mechanical maintenance activity in their 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, but not limited to: ● Lead and manage a trade-qualified work force to ensure the assigned maintenance tasks are completed to schedule. ● Day-to-day responsibility for all Maintenance activities in the area. ● Use of the SAP EAM system for all maintenance tasks. ● Ensure all maintenance work in your area is completed safely and efficiently, and to a high quality standard. ● Lead business improvement initiatives for the area. ● Manage team member performance and timekeeping in line with Australian Paper policies. ● Implementation of Company’s strategies, targets and other issues as required.. ● Contribute to safety and environmental awareness and promotion by contributing ideas and suggestions. ● 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. ● Be measured on deliverables set and agreed. ● Plan and execute break-in work.

The Successful Applicant: It is expected the applicant will be; ●Tertiary or trade qualified in a relevant field ● Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent in a Heavy Industrial manufacturing plant is essential ● In depth understanding of Preventive and Corrective maintenance processes is essential for this position.

The successful applicants will demonstrate; ● Sound understanding of Pressure equipment and relevant standards ● Sound mechanical knowledge with respect to engineering. ● Effective management and communication skills ● Team building and development is an essential requirement of this position ● Be a team player who understands broader production and maintenance challenges. ● Be able to deal with complex maintenance issues ● Working knowledge of Industrial Agreements (EBA’s) and Awards ● Committed to our safety principles ● Asset management and continuous improvement experience ● 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. Applications to be submitted via www.seek.com.au. Search ‘Australian Paper’ in the search box to view all currently advertised positions at Australian Paper or alternatively search the listed Job ID # 51574954.

Applications close: Friday, 5th March 2021.

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Expressions of Interest Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Service Member Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS), provides a range of programs and services to Aboriginal families who experience family violence across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.

YWAHS is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who may be interested in becoming members of YWAHS. Interested parties should consider the following selection criteria: ● Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person ● Have a good understanding of corporate governance ● Good understanding of family violence and the associated complexities ● Knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the purpose of the organisation and the Aboriginal community ● Be prepared to undertake a National Police check and bankruptcy check ● Pay the relevant membership fees of $2 ● Have a commitment to the purposes of the company For further information about becoming a YWAHS member, please contact Company Secretary Bianca Bassett on 0422 532 490.

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DELIVERERS WANTED

MOE

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Moe?

Situations Vacant

DENTAL NURSE

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Full-time, required for Morwell practice.

Must be well presented, diligent and reliable.

Willing to train an enthusiastic candidate.

Present resume in person at: 118 Buckley Street, Morwell, by Friday, 26 February 2021

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

SPRAY PAINTER Trades person or 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Must be experienced Immediate Start

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CARAVAN REPAIRER

A small family run business with a loyal cliental base, is looking for a suitably experienced caravan repairer for their repair and maintenance operation.

We are looking for a dependable, honest, reliable hard working person who is a team player for this full time position.

Wages and conditions are negotiable depending on experience.

Please email your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience to: hislopcaravanrepairs @speedweb.com.au

All calls confidential

Phone Danny 0412 594 312

DELIVERERS WTD

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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B-DOUBLE LOG TRUCK DRIVER Must have experience.

1 to 2 nights away.

Attractive rates.

Please call Kevin 0408 156 306

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE:

Much hardship and difficulty is caused to job seekers by misleading advertising placed in the employment columns.

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AYRE, Raymond (Mick).

Passed away peacefully on the 22/2/2021 after a short illness.

Aged 87 years Son of Nellie and Wilfred (both dec.). Brother, father, and admired friend of many.

Times always remembered never forgotten.

The time for rest is now.

Thanks for being our brother.

Bonnie and Carol.

Thanks for the wonderful stories and insights into your colorful life, and all your love and support.

Loved always Kerryn, David, Rhys, Jaryd, Kyle and Jenna.

BLAKE, David.

The Board of Management, the Bowls Committee and the Members of the Traralgon Bowls Club would like to express their sadness at the recent passing of Life Member, David Blake. David served on the Bowls Committee as Men's President from 1986 - 1988 and 1996 2002, and was a long-time club member and dear friend. Our thoughts are with David's loved ones during this difficult time.

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CASSAR, Benjamin Paul.

16/9/1979 - 15/2/2021.

If we could have a lifetime wish, and one dream that could come true, We would pray to God with all our hearts, just to see and speak to you.

A thousand words won't bring you back, We know because we've tried, And neither will a million tears, we know because we've cried.

You've left behind our and broken hearts precious memories too, But we've never wanted memories, We only wanted you. ♥ Dad, Mum, Damian, Shayne, (sister-in-laws) Brooke and Tanya, nephews and nieces. Luv Ya.

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RAAF 449198 The President, Committee and Members of the Traralgon RSL deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Service Member Edgar and extend sincere condolences to his family.

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LEVISTON, Alex.

In loving memory of a devoted, loyal and loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Bob and Betty (dec.) Leviston and family.

A true gentle man with CASSAR, Benjamin Paul. a placid nature who will 16/9/1979 - 15/2/2021. be remembered with There's a gift in life you pride, admiration and cannot buy, ever-lasting love.

It's very rare and true, Sleep Peacefully, Alex It's a special gift of Bob Leviston and family. friendship, XX That you and I knew, As children we grow MACRAE, David. together, As adults went separate Passed away 21/2/2021.

Son-in-law of Mary and ways, Brian Willaton, husband of But it broke my heart, The day you went away. Claire, father of Tom, Jack, Finlay and Lucia.

Shayne and Tanya.

Brother-in-law of Bernie Luv Ya and Darlene, Monica and Lee and much loved and respected uncle of their families.

CASSAR, Ben. So dearly loved by us all So suddenly you were taken. We will always PRICE, Colin Francis. remember you.

Of Golden Beach.

Rest in Peace Ben Aunty Rose, cousins Passed away Saturday, Suzie, Mark and families. 20 February 2021, at Monash Medical.

Dearly loved husband of Bev. CASSAR, Benjamin.

Loved father of Colin, Dearest Joe, Erika, Damian Naomi and Adam. and Brooke, Shayne and Loved step-dad to Deborah Tanya, and family. and Andrew, Narelle, Alan So take him in Your arms and Nicole.

Pop to 10 adored granddear Lord, kids.

Give him tender loving care, For the Angel you are Funerals holding, Is our nephew beyond compare.

Please know we are all thinking of you at this very AYRE. The Funeral Service and sad time.

Much love to you all from Committal for Cremation the Cassar brothers and for Mr Raymond (Mick) sisters and their families. Ayre will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral May Benjamin now be Services Chapel, 260 resting eternally with Princes Highway Traralgon Brendan XO TOMORROW, (Friday, 26 February 2021) commencing at 11am.

CASSAR, Benjamin.

16/9/1979 - 15/2/2021.

Much loved cousin of Irene, MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Michael and families.

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Matt, Andy, Nath and Danni hold memories of those soccer training BUCKLEY. sessions. Our deepest A Funeral Service for condolences to Uncle Joe, Isabel (Ruth) Buckley will Aunty Erika, Damian, be held at the Pakenham Brooke and boys, Shayne, Uniting Church, 92 Main St Pakenham (entry via Tanya and families.

We are sure you are now James St), WEDNESDAY with your darling Brendan. (3 March 2021) commencing at 11am.

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R.I.P. Ben Love always, Tracy, Mick, The Funeral will leave at Alana and Tim, Ryan and the conclusion of the Service for the Moe Innika.

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IKIN, Gordon Herbert.

21/4/1917 - 24/2/2003.

Dad, I love and miss you every day.

Love Suzanne XXX. LENNON, Peter John.

16/2/1950 - 25/2/2014.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, It's just the pain of losing you, never goes away.

Love Leonie, Shaun, Benjamin and families.

LISZCZAK, Brent.

22/2/1974 - 27/2/2018.

Tears come and go, and come again.

The pain in my heart will never go away.

I miss you and honour your memory.

Dad. LOWE, Elizabeth (Betty).

3/6/1931 - 23/2/2018.

Mum, you are missed every day and always in our thoughts. Love forever.

Ian, Maxine and families XXXX. MULLER, Linsay.

27/7/1956 - 25/2/2020.

A year has passed since you went away.

Forever in our hearts you will stay.

Gone but not forgotten Love Rhonda, Lauren, Catherine and Rhiannon.

STRONG, John.

Time moves on but the heartache stays, it's hard to believe 2 years have passed. Miss you heaps.

Love from your sister Heather (Borman) and family XO.

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Beverley McPhee and family wish to thank all friends and relations for their compassion and sympathy after Gilbert's passing. A special thank you to Peter Murray Funerals for their sensitivity and support at this sad time. The family also appreciate the kindness and help of Japara Aged Care Lakes Entrance.

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Memorial cricket match

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ROSEDALE-KILMANY Cricket Club and Rosedale Football-Netball Club will host its annual Mick Wangman Memorial tomorrow.

The two clubs will come together for a cricketers verses footballers Twenty20 cricket match, with proceeds going to the Rosedale RSL sub-branch and Rosedale Recreation Reserve.

Mick Wangman was a past player of both clubs, and a memorial has been held in his honour for many years.

All are welcome to the match which will commence from 6pm at Rosedale Recreation Reserve.

– Legend’s legacy: Harvey Poole’s three daughters Rebecca, Isabelle and Laura and partner Christa (seccond from left) on the bench named in his honour. Inset: The plaque honouring the Thorpdale photograph supplied sporting legend.

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Some of his ashes were also spread across Thorpdale Recreation Reserve.

A right hand opening batsman, Poole had a stellar career at club and representative level, being inducted as a life member of Thorpdale

Cricket Club and gaining selection in three All Gippsland XIs, including one as captain in 1988-89.

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Get your application in: The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for state funding.

Sports club grants are now available NATIONALS Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is urging local sports clubs to apply for a share of $6 million in state government funding under Round 2 of the Sporting Club Grants Program.

Mr O’Brien said the grants of up to $5000 are available to assist clubs with the cost of equipment and uniforms, as well as improve administrative skills and operations.

“A lot of our sports clubs took a huge hit last year and continue to face uncertainty this year, whether that was through a lack of fundraising opportunities, membership fees or spectator fees,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Getting involved with a sports club has great social and health benefits for men and women and keeping these local clubs up and running is crucial for our wider community wellbeing.

“I’m encouraging all our local clubs to get an application in to receive a fair share of this funding.”

Last year $1.8 million was made available under Round 1 of the Sporting Club Grants Program and was shared by more than 1200 clubs including Rosedale Kilmany Cricket Club, Fish Creek Football Netball Club and Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football and Netball Club Inc. Mr O’Brien said applications for Round 2 of the Sporting Club Grants Program are now open and close 5pm,Thursday, March 18, 2021 or when funding exhausted.

“This funding will go fast as many clubs struggle to keep-up with continued costs amidst constant setbacks so don’t delay in getting your application in,” he said.

“I am more than happy to provide a letter of support for our local clubs wanting to apply and would love to see a large share of this funding distributed across Gippsland South.”

Sporting clubs wanting to apply for a grant can phone Mr O’Brien’s office on 5144 1987 or email danny.obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au to arrange a letter of support.

For more information about the Sporting Club Grants Program or to apply, visit https:// sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ sporting-club-grants-program.

Flying: Anson Law makes a splash in the 50m butt tterf t rfly. f

Swimmers sparkle SWIMMING

A TEAM of 16 young swimmers represented Morw rwell w Swimming Club at the All Junior Qualifying Meet at Warragu gul u Outdoor Pool on Saturday.

The top eight swimmers in each event progre ress through to swim at the All Junior Semi-Finals in Melbourne next month.

Morwell swimmers through to the Semi Finals are Alisha Bishop, Olivia Robinson, Patrik Wu, Luke Scholes, Cheyanne Bramley, Angelo Guo, Jayden Tran, Alexandra O’Brien, Anson Law and Alice Nguyen.

Results from the day were: 8 Years: Alisha Bishop 2nd 50m butterfly, 8th 50m backstroke, 5th 50m breaststroke, 11th 50m freestyle; Olivia Robinson 5th 50m backstroke, 10th 50m freestyle; Patrik Wu 3rd 50m backstroke, 3rd 50m freestyle; Luke Scholes 4th 50m backstroke, 5th 50m freestyle.

9 Years: Cheyanne Bramley 5th 50m butte terflfly, 13th 50m backstroke, 3rd 50m breaststroke, 5th 50m freestyle; Angela Guo 10th 50m backstroke, 2nd 50m breaststroke, 12th 50m freestyle; Zoe Norman 14th 50m backstroke, 14th 50m freestyle; Jayden Tran 1st 50m butttterf t rfly, f 2nd 50m backstroke, 1st 50m breaststroke, 2nd 50m freestyle.

10 Years: Alexandra O’Brien 10th 50m butttterf t rfly, f 14th 50m backstroke, 3rd 50m breaststroke, 16th 50m freestyle; Anson Law 2nd 50m butterfly, 2nd 50m backstroke, 1st 50m breaststroke, 5th 50m freestyle.

11 Years: Jack Nguyen 26th 50m freestyle.

12 Years: Emilia Atkins 21st 50m butterfly, 17th 50m breaststroke, 21st 50m freestyle; Kitana Bramley 22nd 50m butterfly, 21st 50m backstroke, 13th 50m breaststroke, 22nd 50m freestyle; Adam Guo 13th 50m backstroke, 11th 50m breaststroke, 14th 50m freestyle.

13 Years: Alice Nguyen 17th 50m butterfly, 17th 50m backstroke, 8th 50m breaststroke, 17th 50m freestyle; John O’Brien 11th 50m butterfly, 13th 50m backstroke, 10th 50m breaststroke, 13th 50m freestyle.

Well done: The Morwell Swimming Club team which competed at the All Junior Qualifying Meet in Warragul. photographs supplied

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Energy return to the court BASKETBALL

FOLLOWING a week’s delay due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown,Energy Basketball returned to the court on Friday night.

Round 4 was ‘Crossover Round’ where teams battle it out to determine their position in the next round of pool games.

It was a tough night for the Energy teams in action.

All teams failed to secure the win except for the 16.1 Girls, who won in a low scoring affair.

Coach of the 16.1 Girls Gail Macfarlane was pleased with the result but felt the team failed to take advantage of their early lead and let Bellarine back into the game with some sloppy defence.

The win however secured the team a spot in the Victorian Championship Division (VC).

The 16.1 Girls now join the 14.1 Girls in “VC” which is a fantastic result for the club.

The 14.1 boys went down to a buzzer beater, while the other games were not as close.

Ash Centra from the 16.1 girls was named as the Cafe Evviva player of the week.

SCORES: 14.2 Girls v Keilor 20-33, 14.1 Boys v Whittlesea 50-52, 14.2 Boys v Frankston 30-49, 16.1 Boys v Kilsyth 48-72, 16.1 Girls v Bellarine 25-19.

Get those boots on SOCCER

By LIAM DURKIN

MOE United Soccer Club is calling on players to help field a senior women’s side for season 2021.

The club has seen a reduction in the number of women interested in playing soccer following the cancellation of the last Latrobe Valley Soccer League season.

As it stands the club has around half a dozen players, and needs to at least double that quota to get a team onto the park.

Club president Reg Poxon said Moe United was “100 per cent committed to fielding a team”, however had not yet secured the numbers required to confidently do so.

“It seems COVID has had an impact (on numbers),” he said.

“We have seen growth in the last five or so years, but it has gone hot

and cold and now we are seeing challenges across the board.

“We have been working really hard to get a side, it’s a bit of a shame as we really want to keep them there and grow the sport.”

The club has been proactive in trying to remedy a solution, and has appointed local soccer legend Peter ‘Paddy’ Lietzau as head coach.

Lietzau holds a C coaching licence, and has led girls and women sides at state and national level, as well as other stints as senior men’s coach across a number of LVSL sides.

Poxon hoped the appointment of Lietzau, as well as the installation of new light towers at the club, would help incentivise playing women’s soccer for Moe. “We appointed a C licence coach to see us having the highest accredited women’s coach in Gippsland,” he said.

“We hope this will be an attraction,

his desire is to help build the game and his focus is around participation and enjoyment.

“The facilities are shaping up to be the best in the league so it’s an opportunity to capitalise.”

Those interested in playing women’s soccer are encouraged to phone Peter Lietzau on 0438 888 562.

Moe United trains Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm at Olympic Park, Vale St. The LVSL season starts on Saturday, March 13.

In an interesting move, the league will be moving from the traditional all Sunday timeslot this season and trial some Saturday night games in 2021.

With Saturday night soccer on the cards it is hoped supporters from other sports such as football will make their way to the soccer following their Saturday afternoon game.

Join them: Moe United Soccer Club senior women’s player Annie Lietzau and coach Paddy Lietzau are on the lookout for players to join the team for season 2021. photograph liam durkin

SCOREBOARD ATHLETICS GIPPSLAND ATHLETICS CLUB

Round 15 of track and field season, Tuesday, February 23.

Records. Women masters high jump – Colette Hofmann 1.0m (Equalled record – Jan Mills 2005) Men masters hammer - S Van Baalen 41.08 (39.46 previous record, S Van Baalen 2020).

ROUND 15 RESULTS. 800M. Women: U/18 – E Hart 2:55.13; Masters – C Hofmann 4:21.26;; Men: Open – B Cake 2:39.64, B Caffrey 2:59.88; Masters – C Hart 3:00.60, I Twite 3:05.51, R Verschuur3:25.06.

HAMMER. Women: Masters – F Saltmarsh 19.86; Men: U/18 – A Saltmarsh-Milne 24.10; Open – M Paterson 21.52, B Cake 18.11; Masters - S Van Baalen 41.08.

HIGH JUMP. Women: Masters – C Hofmann 1.00; Men: U/18 – A SaltmarshMilne 1.55; Open – B Cake 1.00; Masters – S Van Baalen 1.30, Ron Verschuur 1.15.

2000M. Women: U/18 – E Hart 8:10.65; Masters – C Hofmann 10:34.40; Men: Open – B Cake 7:32.73, B Caffrey 10:28.29; Masters – I Twite 8:17.64, R Verschuur 9:09.74.

SHOT PUT. Women: Masters – F Saltmarsh 7.72, C Hofmann 6.24; Men: U/18 - A Saltmarsh-Milne 8.77; Open – M Paterson 10.24, B Cake 8.04; Masters – S Van Baalen 10.40, I Twite 6.39, R Verschuur 5.58.

100M. Women: U/18 – T Bur 15.09, E Hart 17.36; Masters – C Hofmann 20.44 Men: U/18 – A Saltmarsh-Milne 12.98; Open – B Caffrey 14.23, B Cake 14.60; Masters – S Van Baalen 14.65, C Hart 15.67, R Verschuur 18.59.

This was the final round of the Gippsland Athletics track and field season for 2020/21. Competition will resume in October 2021 at 6pm on Tuesday nights at the Joe Carmody Track, Newborough.

LAWN BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION

Saturday pennant - round 12, Saturday, February 20.

Div 1: Newborough 18 106, Traralgon RSL 2 77; Traralgon 18 109, Drouin 2 93; Longwarry 20 115, Warragul 0 75; Morwell Club 10 95, Trafalgar 10 95.

Div 2: Morwell 19 105, Moe 1 77; Traralgon RSL (2) 10 90, Neerim District 10 90; Traralgon (2) 19 129, Drouin (2) 1 60; Newborough (2) 20 20, Garfield 0 0.

Div 3: Morwell (2) 16 93, Traralgon (4) 4 84; Boolarra 16 100, Yinnar 4 83; Traralgon (3) 19 121, Thorpdale 1 96; Warragul (2) 16 94, Moe (2) 4 89.

Div 4: Newborough (3) 18 88, Trafalgar (2) 2 79; Morwell (3) 20 20, Garfield (2) 0 0; Yarragon 20 145, Drouin (3) 0 48; Warragul (3) 16 94, Yallourn North 4 91.

Div 5: Morwell Club (2) 14 76, Newborough (4) 2 70; Neerim District (2) 14 74, Morwell (4) 2 62; Churchill 16 103, Traralgon RSL (3) 0 46; Traralgon (5) 12 80, Moe (3) 4 69.

Div 6: Boolarra/Yinnar 8 58, Morwell Club (3) 2 49; Churchill (2) 10 58, Newborough (5) 0 50; Longwarry (2) 10 57, Thorpdale (2) 0 23; Trafalgar (3) 10 10, Drouin (4) 0 0.

Round 12 ladders.

Div 1 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough 10 1 1 31 1117 892 225188 Traralgon 8 3 1 29 1072906 166160 Drouin 7 4 1 27 10711002 69 144 T’gon RSL 6 5 1 26 10241027 -3 130 Trafalgar 4 6 223.5 9751022 -47107 Warragul 4 7 1 17.5 912 1112-200 89 Longwarry 3 8 1 20 9821065 -83 82 Morwell Club 1 9 2 18 949 1076-127 60 Div 2 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Morwell 9 2 135.51104 770 334185 Moe 9 2 1 30 895 751 144174 Neerim Dist 8 2 2 28 871 822 49 164 Traralgon (2) 7 4 1 30 927 832 95 150 Newborough (2) 6 5 1 28 847 817 30 134 Drouin (2) 2 9 1 21.5 8791082-203 73 T’gon RSL (2) 2 8 2 17 811 1040-229 70 Garfield 0 111 2 0 220 -220 10 Div 3 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Traralgon (3) 7 4 130.51071998 73 151 Thorpdale 7 4 126.51063988 75 143 Boolarra 7 4 123.51009 974 35 137 Warragul (2) 6 5 125.51015 958 57 129 Moe (2) 6 5 1 24 1022998 24 126 Yinnar 5 6 126.510491011 38 119 Morwell (2) 5 6 1 21.510271009 18 109 Traralgon (4) 1 101 14 868 1188-320 46 Div 4 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (3)10 1 133.5 968 731 237193 Morwell (3) 8 3 134.5 952 800 152171 Yarragon 8 3 1 31 1087 813 274164 Trafalgar (2) 6 5 1 28 868 801 67 134 Drouin (3) 4 7 1 23 766 952-186 100 Yallourn Nth 4 7 122.5 907 1016-109 99 Warragul (3) 4 7 1 17.5 8251040-215 89 Garfield (2) 0 111 2 0 220 -220 10 Div 5 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Newborough (4)10 1 123.5 840 683 157152 Morwell Club (2)9 2 1 24 877 653 224143 Churchill 6 5 1 21.5 808 691 117108 Neerim Dist (2) 6 5 1 19 764 737 27 103 T’gon RSL (3) 5 6 116.5 711 779 -68 88 Traralgon (5) 4 7 114.5 674 820 -146 74 Moe (3) 2 9 1 14 698 847 -149 53 Morwell (4) 2 9 1 11 692 854 -162 47 Div 6 W L D G SF SA SD Pts Longwarry (2) 9 2 1 18 613 335 278 93 Newborough (5) 7 3 2 16 412 328 84 80 Boolarra/Yinnar 7 4 113.5 420 442 -22 72 Churchill (2) 6 5 113.5 429 427 2 66 Trafalgar (3) 5 5 2 12 279 284 -5 60 Morwell Club (3)5 6 1 13 413 450 -37 59 Thorpdale (2) 4 7 1 9 237 427 -190 45 Drouin (4) 0 111 1 0 110 -110 5 Midweek pennant - round 12,Tuesday, February 23.

Div 1: Drouin 16 87, Morwell 0 36; Newborough 14 61, Traralgon 2 58; Morwell Club 16 65, Trafalgar 0 40; Warragul 14 72, Traralgon RSL 2 51.

Div 2: Neerim District 16 72, Morwell (2) 0 48; Warragul (2) 16 73, Moe 0 55; Newborough (2) 16 57, Morwell Club (2) 0 49; Traralgon (2) 16 89, Yinnar 0 45.

Div 3: Drouin (2) 16 59, Drouin (3) 0 50;Yarragon 16 86, Traralgon (3) 0 35; Newborough (3), Bye,; Garfield 15 78, Traralgon RSL (2) 1 50.

Div 4: Drouin (4) 9 49, Moe (2) 1 36; Trafalgar (2) 10 10, Morwell (3) 0 0;Yinnar (2) 8 39, Yallourn North 2 33.

Round 12 ladders.

Div 1 W L D G SF Drouin 9 1 225.5 664 Traralgon 8 3 1 24 707 Newborough 7 3 2 22 598 Warragul 5 6 120.5 699 Trafalgar 5 6 114.5 612 Morwell Club 5 6 1 14 612 Morwell 2 9 112.5 585 T’gon RSL 2 9 1 11 547 Div 2 W L D G SF Newborough (2) 8 2 2 24 669 Traralgon (2) 6 4 2 23 713 Neerim Dist 6 5 1 23 657 Morwell (2) 6 5 1 17.5 639 Warragul (2) 5 6 115.5 606 Morwell Club (2)5 6 113.5 587 Moe 4 7 113.5 593 Yinnar 3 8 1 14 572 Div 3 W L D G SF Drouin (2) 7 1 2 20 513 Yarragon 5 4 2 20 563 Garfield 6 2 213.5 502 Newborough (3) 4 4 2 16 466 Traralgon (3) 4 6 114.5 527 Drouin (3) 3 6 1 14 505 T’gon RSL (2) 2 8 0 10 503 Div 4 W L D G SF Yinnar (2) 10 1 1 17 455 Yallourn Nth 7 4 1 16 377 Moe (2) 6 5 1 12 388 Drouin (4) 5 6 1 13 360 Trafalgar (2) 5 6 1 13 319

SA DF Pts 498 166151 559 148133 566 32 124 634 65 96 656 -44 84 655 -43 83 741 -156 50 715 -168 47 SA DF Pts 572 97 138 552 161 116 621 36 111 636 3 100 659 -53 86 656 -69 82 647 -54 72 693 -121 63 SA DF Pts 408 105120 489 74 100 429 73 97 462 4 82 636 -109 74 511 -6 63 644 -141 40 SA DF Pts 311 144 97 310 67 77 421 -33 63 378 -18 59 369 -50 59

GOLF MIRBOO NORTH

Stableford,Thursday February 11.

A grade: N Rutledge, (13) 40pts. B grade: R Hoskin (27) 38pts. DTL: H St Ellen 38pts; T Bradshaw 37pts; D Woodall 36pts; J Hughes, T Best 35pts; M Payne, 34pts on c/b. Birdies: 4th N Whitelaw; 6th D Woodall, M Payne, J McFarlane, N Baker, G Ypellan; 13th A Soplakow; 16th, N Rutledge, J McFarlane.

Stableford,Thursday, February 18.

A grade: N Whitelaw, (13) 38pts. B grade: R Thompson, (23) 40pts. DTL: C Williams, 36pts; G Shandley, T Bradshaw 35pts; T Whitelaw, N Rutledge 34pts. Birdies: 4th C Williams, T Whitelaw, M Peel, D Woodall, J Robbins; 6th M Thompson, J McFarlane, D Woodall, R Matthews; 13th J Smeriglio; 16th T Whitelaw. Pro pin: D Woodall.

Stableford, Saturday, February 20.

A grade: N Lufton (11) 42pts. B grade: D Jerram, (20) 40pts. DTL: R Kratzat, T Webb 38pts; J Smeriglio, T Bradshaw 37pts; B Downie 36pts on c/b. NTP: 4th J Hughes, 6th E Woodall, 13th N Whichello, 16th A Soplakow. Birdies: 4th J Hughes; 13th S Beitz, D Beyer, N Whichello; 16th J Smeriglio, J Woodall.

MOE

Twilight,Wednesday, February 10.

A grade: N Skicko (12) 18pts. B grade: R Mitchell (17) 19pts. Women: D McKenna (31) 22pts. Birdies: 4th D Collings. Eagles: 2nd A Bassman.

Stableford,Thursday, February 18.

A grade: E Beveridge (5) 36pts. B grade: S Power (12) 39pts. C grade: T Ireland (29) 40pts. NTP: 4th D Tumlinson, 8th M Borg,

14th G Brien. Birdies: 8th P Backman, B Mead; 14th G Brien. DTL: N Azzopardi, B Cahill 39; I Freeman 38; P Backman, J Boyce, K Brien, V Powell 37; M Matthews, D Tumlinson, J Condon 36; B Ruddell, S Jewell, C Dunstan, D Collings, T Donnison 35 on c/b.

4BBB multi, Saturday, February 20.

Winners: G Wilson (10) & S Williams (18) 91. Runers-up: S Stephens (5) & D Boad (30) 90. Second runners-up: J Shields (12) & B Hamilton (6) 79. Best nine in: A Gambling/B Savige 44pts on c/b. Best nine out: J Giles/J Robertson 44pts on c/b. NTP: Men - 4th N Blake, 8th P Stephens, 14th P Brown. Women - 4th W Meiser, 8th K Shaw. Birdies: 4th L Wilson, J Hall, N Blake, W Meiser; 8th P Stephens, A Gambling, S Borg; 14th P Brown, M Anderson, P Smith, N Blake, R McCosker. DTL: A Pickard/D Gaul, P Backman/A Taylor 76; R Tomlinson/H Silby, P Stephens/P Smith 74.

Stableford, Sunday, February 21.

Winner: D Griggs (21) 17pts.

MORWELL

Mixed stableford, Monday, February 22.

A grade: S Mills (11) 42pts. B grade: G Baleisa (27) 41pts. Birdies: 2nd F Hyett, E Beveridge; 8th B Kamphuis; 11th A Girva, M Collison; 15th C Porto. DTL: F Hyett 42; A Deguara: 39; J Deguara, E Beveridge, D Hewling, D Cook: 38; B Lang, M Borg, A Aldred: 37.

Men’s 4BBB stableford championships – round 1, Saturday, February 20.

Winners: G Orchard & N Webb: 50pts.

Runners-up: T Basten & W Hicks: 49pts.

Birdies: 2nd T Basten, 11th D Bullen, 15th R Defazio. DTL: W Mowat & D Allan 48pts; R King & B Hall, T Fitzgerald & C Jephcott 46pts; D Bullen & K Ross, I Charles & E Harrison 45pts; M Reynolds & R Defazio, J Smith & S Reynolds 44pts.

TRAFALGAR

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, February 19.

A grade: P Beechaz 43pts. B grade: A McCrorey 36pts. DTL: S Lau, R Dyt, G Jansen 38; C Stanlake, P Robertson, J Hasthorpe, R Davey, M Scammell 36.

Birdies: 5th R Anderson, B Goddwin, J Winters. Eagles: 7th G Jansen, S Duff.

4BBB medley stableford, Saturday, February 20.

Men’s winners: S McKinnon & S Cluning 48pts. Women’s winners: K Ludlow & S Brown 45pts. Mixed winners: D Moody & P Moss 47pts. DTL: A Kerekes & C Griffin 47, O Balfour & H McNair 46, G Jansen & P Robertson 45, J Robinson & K Swingler 44, R Parsonage & M Hiriart 44. NTP: 2nd B Aplin – D Moody, 5th J Tabuteau – B Keily, 11th A Moscato, 13th G Grant – K Ludlow, 15th J Robinson – A Bayley.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stroke & putting (53 players),Thursday, February 18.

Women’s winners: M Grant 32 on c/b.

Runner-up: V Davy 32 on c/b. DTL: P Harris 32; K Ludlow, K Swingler, B Lansdown 33 on c/b. Par three event: P Harris. Putting: K Ludlow & V Davy 14. NTP: M Grant.

Bradman’s: C Deppeler. Men’s winners: P Cooke 32 on c/b. Runner-up: J Dinsdale 32.

DTL: H McNair, G Grant, D Baker, F Kiss 33 on c/b; I Charge 34. Par three event: D Baker & C Griffin. Putting: K Owen & C Griffin 13. NTP: N Mether. Bradman’s: K Fisher.

TRARALGON

Men’s stroke (161 players), Saturday, February 20.

A grade: S Reneham 4 41. B grade: T Membrey 12 44. C grade: A Matters 19 42. D grade: S Payne 23 45. DTL: 41 T Northe, D Barker; 40 M Di Corleto; 39 S Duncan, M Jacobsen, G Bland, S Quail; 38 J Storm, B Farley, J Murdoch, W Symons, B Macpherson, D Tunevski, R Logan, N Arnett, S Bishop, S Guttridge, L Middleton; 37 K McIntyre, P Denhouting, M Reidy, N Wells, J Szkwarek, R Jennings, B Fromberg; 36 D Canning, G Hastie.

YALLOURN WOMEN

February monthly medal.

Winner: B Dobson 93-32=61net. DTL: L Carter, S Caldow 72 net. Count putts: B Dobson 31.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Results for round 10.

Section 1 doubles: Drouin Maroon 6 - 64 d Moe Blue 3 – 42, Drouin Gold 3 - 43 d by Drouin White 6 - 64.

Team B P W L D % Pts Drouin White 2 9 6 3 0 122.87 71 Moe White 3 8 4 2 2 120.13 70.5 Drouin Gold 2 9 5 2 2 106.23 66 Drouin Maroon 2 9 4 4 1 109.48 64.5 Moe Blue 2 9 0 8 1 57.44 30.5 Section 1 singles: Willow Grove 1 - 4 - 37 d by Drouin Maroon 3 - 6 – 37, Moe Blue 2 - 4 - 40 d Drouin Gold 2 - 4 – 35, Trafalgar 0 - 1 - 24 d by Moe White 4 - 8 - 49.

Team P W L D % Pts Drouin Gold 11 6 4 1 125.3 42 Moe Blue 11 7 3 1 111.73 40 Moe White 11 6 4 1 115 38 Willow Grove 11 6 4 1 105.41 35 Drouin Maroon 11 4 6 1 85.06 26 Trafalgar 11 1 9 1 68.58 15 Section 2 Doubles: Neerim District 7 - 48 d Poowong 2 – 22, Trafalgar 4 - 33 d by Hallora 5 – 42, Warragul 5 - 47 d Drouin 4 - 40.

Team P W L D % Pts Hallora 11 8 1 2 144.34 82 Warragul 11 7 2 2 127.61 78 Drouin 11 5 5 1 106.72 63 Neerim District 11 4 6 1 106.96 61.5 Poowong 11 5 5 1 96.09 57 Trafalgar 11 0 10 1 44.29 21.5 Section 2 singles: Willow Grove Green 1 - 3 - 38 d by Trafalgar 3 - 6 – 45, Drouin 4 - 8 - 49 d Pax Hill Red 0 - 0 – 13, Pax Hill Blue 2 - 5 - 35 d by Willow Grove Gold 2 - 5 - 37.

Team P W L D % Pts Drouin 11 9 1 1 155.81 50 Trafalgar 11 8 2 1 121.34 48 Willow Grove Gold 11 5 5 1 105.56 34 Pax Hill Blue 11 4 6 1 87.9 26 Pax Hill Red 11 2 7 2 81.66 22 Willow Grove Green 11 1 8 2 72.69 18

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COMMENT

By LIAM DURKIN

WITH finals on the horizon in Gippsland cricket, the rule book will no doubt be getting a good reading over as teams make sure certain players are qualified.

Selectors, captains and coaches will spend the next few weeks mulling over names on various magnets, deliberating the merits of getting them enough games under their belt to stay with a particular team if they happen to make finals.

Training numbers are guaranteed to pick up for teams that look set to take their seasons into March, and those choosing sides will welcome not needing to send the dreaded ‘want a game of cricket this weekend mate?’ text message.

The selection table at this time of year could well resemble a war room, such is the importance of the decisions at hand. Some cheeky selections are set to be made, with players being thrown onto team sheets knowing full well they won’t be getting to the game on time.

During winter a similar concept arises in football, with some coaches confident enough of achieving victory in a lopsided home and away

fixture that they will select a player who is not fully fit but earmarked to play finals to fill a spot on the bench.

There is surely nothing more suspect when a player runs onto the field for literally 15 seconds and off again just to get them qualified for finals.

It is always an upbeat time for a cricket club that manages to get multiple teams in finals.

For players that jump between teams during the season, knowing more than one side will feature in at least the semi final makes the fear of missing out a little less daunting.

If a player happens to miss out on selection in the team picked first, at least there is the consolation of still playing finals in the team picked second.

To some however, that often does nothing to help ease the disappointment, and as bad as it sounds, they hope a team that has the audacity to leave them out goes on to lose. It is here the good old fashioned dummy spit can occur, which some are prone to enact after teams are released.

As AFL coaching games record holder Mick Malthouse said: “the 22nd player thinks the coach is a genius - the 23rd thinks he’s got no idea.”

How a player responds to a selected team usually depends on what their expectations are.

If you don’t expect to be picked then you really don’t care. Or you at least have the option of pretending you don’t.

When a player suffers the axe the dialogue often goes along the lines of: “it’s nothing personal”, “we’re going for team balance” and “we just want you to get a good hit in the lower grade.”

It’s a sinking feeling to be told there’s no space for you in the team.

The selectors are the bouncers at the nightclub door, the same door you’ve just watched all the others walk through.

Selecting teams can be difficult, and those who have been around long enough know this and know how the system works.

A lot of the time politics and nepotism become involved, and when faced with two players of equal ability, selectors just choose based on personal preference.

When Brad Hodge sought an explanation as to why he was dropped from the Australian test team, the response he got was simply “we just chose Damien Martyn instead”.

Players need to remember they are members of the club and not tied to a particular team,

and just because they miss out on selection it doesn’t mean they aren’t good enough - that is simply the view of a handful of people who pick the team - not the view of many people at the club or the player themselves.

While it will be unfortunate for any players who miss out come finals, in just eight months time a new season will have arrived and season 2020-21 will be forgotten in the minds of 95 per cent of people.

Before then though, as the finals approach, the motivation should be there for players who might feel hard done by to keep training and keep the faith.

Finals often throw up some curveball selections, and many players who have kept working have benefited from being the last one standing at the finish line.

Just last season Christian Burgess came into Trafalgar’s premiership team with two rounds to go, while the season before Churchill was forced to make a change to its eventual premiership team after Jesse Giardina was injured during grand final week.

Those wanting to play finals can also do their chances no harm by completing one simple act: paying their subs.

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Potential upsets on cards in TDCA

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MILD weather during the week should mean that all wickets will be flat and ready for plenty of runs to be scored which will be great news for the chasing teams this weekend as some potential upsets are firmly on the table in Traralgon and District cricket.

THE big question around the TDCA is ‘what will Nat Freitag do?’

Will he bat on knowing that if Glengarry take up a few more overs out of the day’s play against Toongabbie the Rams will be able to bat out the day and if they don’t get them out the game will be a draw which will see Toongabbie retain the Timmins-Ries Cup, or will he make the declaration overnight and back his team in to knock the Rams over, risking a loss and the potential to slip to third in the process?

It’s a tough gig captaincy so it’s hard to know what will take place. Either way there will be plenty of conversation held at Glengarry during the week weighing up their options and the ramifications.

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the star quick will be a handful for the Rams who have been struggling with the bat all season.

A shining light for Toongabbie in their last match was James Chalmers who is pure poetry in motion when he spends a bit of time at the crease.

Chalmers was unflappable against the might of the Gormandale bowlers who failed to ruffle his feathers on his way to a well-made 41.

It will be good to see him get up the order this week and hopefully improve on his last innings and get a score of 50-plus.

stood up when it mattered last weekend. Lee Stockdale will resume on 63 not out alongside Mitch Harris who is on two not out.

Jordan Gilmore returns this weekend and the Sharks still have Matt Robertson and the insurance policy Rick Battista to come so it’s clear that they are favourites to win this game.

Don’t be so sure though, the Pelicans are playing for their season and if somehow they do pinch this win it sets up a massive final round next week which may see them leap into the finals in their inaugural season.

Prediction: It’s hard to see Toongabbie chasing 170 against such a potent bowling attack, but they are the perfect team to bat time if Glengarry decide to bat another five or 10 overs early in the day so it will all come down to Glengarry’s decision of what to do. The Magpies are still favourites, but Toongabbie are certainly not out of it in the slightest.

Prediction: Ex Students know how to win and with so much class to come in their batting order they will claim victory. Yarram and District will still have a chance but everything will need to go right for that to happen. Ex Students are also coming off a loss and just don’t lose two in a row.

The match-up: Rob Wheildon versus the Glengarry bowling attack will be the crucial match up in either of these teams’ chances at a win. If Wheildon can get 30 or 40 he will lift his team around him and give themselves a chance at winning.

The match-up: Lee Stockdale is having an almighty match already, with seven wickets to go with his current 63 not out, and it will take a class bowler to knock him over.

That bowler could very well be Jeremy Babb who is the sort of spinner to wear down the champ so this match up will be the big one for the day.

EX STUDENTS need another 98 runs for victory against a plucky Yarram and District team who

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IMPERIALS need another 280 runs to knock off

Gormandale on their own patch which looks like a mammoth task but there will still be plenty of belief for the boys from Catterick Crescent.

Ryan Morley loves playing at Stoddart Oval and Brett Chapman subs back in this weekend as well who also has a decent record against the Tigers.

Considering how flat the wicket was last week partnered with a lightning quick outfield Gormandale need to get to work this week.

The Tigers bowling attack is formidable though and conditions should favour the likes of Shaun Barbour and Adam Brady.

Likewise for the spin duo of Luke Henderson and Yohan Soyza who both enjoy the extra bounce the Stoddart Oval wicket gives off-spinners so if Imperials are going to make big runs they are going to earn them.

Prediction: Imperials highest score for the season is 205 and it was made on Stoddart Oval so they will still be confident in their own abilities. In saying that Gormandale are in the box seat but stranger things have happened.

The match-up: a certain former Imperials player got some great batting advice from a few Imperials players last weekend and will no doubt return serve this weekend.

Matt Hibbs will be in full voice that’s for sure.

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Everything up for grabs in final round CRICKET LVDCL PREMIER A GRADE

By LIAM DURKIN

WHERE teams finish in the Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League Premier A Grade competition will come down to the last home and away round.

Amazingly, the positions of all six teams on the ladder could change and any number of possibilities are on the cards.

While the destiny of most teams won’t be decided until first innings results are secured next week, players will know by Saturday whether they are in with a show or needing everything to go right.

All six teams have something to gain and equally something to lose, with Mirboo North, Latrobe, Morwell and Churchill fighting to finish first or second to get a home final, while Morwell Tigers Yinnar Raiders and Trafalgar will have motivation to win on two fronts: firstly to give themselves a chance of playing finals, and also to avoid relegation.

MIRBOO North and Latrobe will meet in a battle for top spot at Peter Siddle Oval.

A win to the Tigers will secure first position, while Latrobe can get the same outcome if it is victorious and other results go its way.

Mirboo North has not lost a game since late November, which was against the Sharks.

Given the evenness of the competition, both teams won’t be looking too far ahead of this Saturday.

Mirboo North pace ace Madura Perera leads the competition with 32 wickets, and should be good for at least two or three poles in this match.

Latrobe has had a good run of player availability this season, and has only used 13 players so far.

Of those 13, 11 have played 10 or more games, meaning the team has had a settled lineup for most of the season which has arguably been a key reason why the team finds itself on the verge of securing a home final.

The Sharks bowlers have been a model of discipline in 2020-21, as none of its top five bowlers Jack Gay, Tyron Gamage, Hiran Rajapakse, Chris Johnson and Jamie Brierley have gone for more than 2.99 runs an over.

In addition, the above mentioned names have taken at least 15 wickets each.

MORWELL and Churchill will play at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

Like their Tiger counterparts Mirboo North, Morwell has not lost a game since late November, and have slowly but surely made their way up the ladder.

For a while it looked as though Morwell would be undone by outside factors, as it has four draws next to its name - the most of any team, but things have been able to level out to a degree in the last few weeks.

The Tigers put in a complete performance against Raiders in the most recent two day match, blowing them off the park in a 141 run thumping.

Opening bowler Travis Pickering is arguably the in-form bowler of the competition, and his figures in the last three games have been 6/40, 4/45 and 4/23.

The Cobras simply need to win this match to give themselves the best opportunity of qualifying for finals.

Churchill goes in with two wins from its last three games and will know it is more than capable of rolling Morwell, having defeated Latrobe, a team on the same number of points as Morwell, less than a month ago.

Fielding has been a hallmark of Churchill under Brendan Mason, and opposition teams often comment that it feels like there are 15 players on the ground when they bat against Churchill.

The Cobras have executed two run outs in the last two games and if they can cause some mix ups in this match it could go a long way to determining the result.

TRAFALGAR will travel to Yinnar to take on Raiders.

The match presents a double entendre for both teams, who need to win to not only be a chance of playing finals, but to also avoid relegation.

Having won the Premier A premiership last season, it is unlikely anyone at Raiders would have thought less than 12 months later they would be

playing the last match of the regular season with relegation on the line.

A small curse might be developing in the LVDCL that sees the previous season’s grand final team fighting relegation in the next season.

CATS was relegated last season after making the 2018-19 grand final, and Trafalgar, A Grade premiers last season are on the verge of dropping back.

Winning form isn’t on either Raiders or Trafalgar’s side heading into this, as neither team has won a match since Christmas. The Ships have had to settle for two losses and two draws, while Raiders have lost their previous four games.

Raiders skipper Liam Maynard has done most of the work with the bat in recent weeks, while his opposite number Rhys Holdsworth has done the same for Trafalgar.

Raiders have a lot of wicket taking options, with five bowlers so far returning 14-plus wicket seasons, and the obvious threat to Trafalgar is Brad Knowles, who took 6-17 the last time these two teams met.

The Ships slow scoring rate in two-day matches so far this season has been telling, and the challenge will be to ensure Raiders don’t string too many maidens together.

Trafalgar has defeated three of the top Premier A four teams, which deserves some credit considering they have played away from home every week.

CATS can seal minor premiership with victory CRICKET LVDCL A GRADE

ONLY places one and two can change on the Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League A Grade ladder with one round to go.

Regardless of results in the last game, CATS and Moe will host semi-finals, while Centrals cannot move from third.

Jeeralang-Boolarra, currently in fourth on 20 points, will get six points for the bye, which will put

them into finals ahead of Traralgon West - assuming CATS beat the Eagles.

CATS doesn’t have a lot to gain from its match against Traralgon West at home, so it may look to give players some batting practice out in the middle and give its bowlers a chance to freshen up before finals.

Nathan Harrup has batted in the top order the last couple of games, returning scores of 20 and 35, and could be given another opportunity to get some runs under his belt.

For Traralgon West, the match will all be about pride and making sure the season does not drag out any longer than it has to.

The Eagles have shown glimpses of promise this season, including a win over Premier A Grade team Trafalgar.

Ihraam Zafar looks to be a star in the making, and has made runs at both club and Gippsland Cricket League level in 2020-21.

CENTRALS will host Moe in what is looking like a semi-final preview.

Centrals will be fresh off a two-week bye, while Moe will welcome a new challenge following a fairly bruise-free few weeks.

Tom Webster has taken the third most wickets across the two competitions, and can be expected to send down some rockets to fellow Gippsland Under-21 representative Joel Mitchell, who is well and truly seeing the ball like a watermelon this season.

Mitchell has 742 runs to his name so far, and another 58 will see him to the magical 800 mark.

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Traralgon consolidate second spot BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND SATURDAY PENNANT

By MICHAEL HOLROYD

WITH the sun beating down in the morning and a hot day promised by the Weather Bureau the clouds rolled in making conditions generally quite humid but certainly not as hot as promised.

Division 1

TRARALGON visited Drouin in a vital match for the two teams with second place on the ladder in contention with the finals approaching.

Michael Yacoub and his Traralgon rink of Ron Sherlock, Pat Trewin and Phil Mustoe continued their impressive form since the Christmas break with a 28–20 victory over Toby Wallace and his team of Peter Wallace, Graeme Aubrey and Samantha Atkinson.

Wayne Lynch and his team of Kevin Enguell, Shane Chapman and Ian Kirkup continued the good work with a 31–25 win over Sheryl Atkinson and her rink of Denise Hamilton, Jan Aubrey and Les Firth.

James Scullin and his team of Chris Ward, Abe Roeder and Vince McIlwain with a 25–19 score defeated Mark Leighton and his team of Maureen and John Leighton together with Mick Fleming.

The lone winner for Drouin was Mark Atkinson and his team of Corey Atkinson, Steve Barr and Dale Hendrick with a 29–25 win over Matt Ferrari and his team of Derek Hewling, Ian Hilsley and Wil McIlwain.

Traralgon looks to have consolidated second place on the ladder.

Traralgon 18–109 defeated Drouin 2–93.

Morwell Club and Trafalgar played an exciting draw at Morwell Club with the result a bitter pill for both teams who were desperately in need of a win.

For the home team David Stevens and his new rink of David Patience, Michael Skinner and Mil Karleusa recorded his first win for the season as skipper with a 27–23 victory over Tommy Lodge and his team of Jim Lawrence, Tim Anderson and Chris Bortignon.

Lee McKenzie and his rink of Wayne Arnold, Daryl Martin and Jorma Takanen had a 31–15 win over Darren Kane and his rink of Darren Kane and his team of Darryl Horner, Heather Taylor and Peter Jonas.

Not to be denied, Trafalgar fought back with Ian Miles and his team of Peter Rosenboom, Graham Hill and Paul Dawson continuing their winning form with a 29–17 win over Rod Smith and his team of Nobby Noblett, Duncan Hanlon and Glenn Trembath.

Tim Fraser and his team of Nathan Fraser, Steve Lodge and Ken Capper with 28–20 win over Brett Harle and his team of Roger Rejmer, David Broadbent and Tara Harle to tie the score.

Morwell Club 10–95 drew with Trafalgar 10-95.

Newborough welcomed a Traralgon RSL side fresh from their good win at Drouin. Kevin Lovett and his rink of Brian Carpenter, Rod Lewis and Neale Houston continued their excellent form with a 33–13 win over Beau Williamson and his rink of Ross McKenzie, Jeff Blytheman and Maurice Sutcliffe.

Nosha Michaels and his rink of Charlie Ward, Jo-Anne Michaels and George Lambos had a 33–17 win over Morice Gardiner and his rink of Max Plant, Max Aumann and Chris Mackintosh.

Alan Grubb and his team of Phil Marston, Alan Ryan and Craig Thornton had a 26–20 win over Rick Lukey and his team of Peter Barnes, George Cargill and Kevin Durward.

The lone winning rink for RSL was Ross Sizeland and his team of Dale Wilson, Titch Hore and Terry Hunter with a 27–14 win over Paul Sherman and his rink of Tony Knipping, Barry Daley and Scott Jones.

Newborough 18–106 defeated Traralgon RSL 2–77.

Longwarry had a morale boosting win at Warragul with all rinks up.

Russell White and his rink of Brian Hennessy, Daniel Cooper and Barry White lead the way with a 34–18 win over Bill Clappers and his rink of John Vickerman, Greg Mitchell and Jim Power.

Trevor Eastwell and his rink of Hank Metselaar, Peter and Jason Lieshout had a 32–19 win over Graeme Davis and his rink of Matt Draisma, David Ferguson and Pat Hammond.

Adam Proctor and his team of Glenn and Grant Pask together with Matt Eccles won 25–21 over Ken Scammell and his team of Des Stephens, Ian McCartney and Lindsay Soutter.

Ken Towt and his team of Elio Megetto, John McCarthy and Ian Peterson completed the clean sweep for Longwarry with a 24–17 win over Janette Gallasch and her rink of David Alderman, David Gatewood and Peter Gallasch.

Longwarry 20-115 defeated Warragul 0–75.

This week, Longwarry travels to Traralgon for a game which is scheduled to be played like last year on Friday night under the roof.

Morwell Club has a crunch game at home against Warragul with a win essential if they are to avoid the drop into Division 2. Traralgon RSL travels to

Nice one skip: Traralgon’s James Scullin and his rink recorded a 25-19 win against their Drouin rivals in Saturday Pennant Division 1 action last weekend. file photograph Trafalgar with the home club needing a big victory to remain in striking distance of RSL currently sitting fourth on the ladder.

Third team Drouin travels to Newborough in a match which should provide some excellent bowling on the excellent Newborough grass greens.

Neerim District hosts Moe and Traralgon (2) visits Morwell in what should provide some insight in to what might happen in the finals. Drouin (2) travels to Newborough (2) to complete the round.

Division 2

THE top teams Traralgon (3) and Thorpdale played off at Thorpdale with the visitors having a big win.

Norbert Schroeter for Traralgon (3) with his rink of Jim Wilson, Greg Swan and Roger Davey lead the way with a 30–19 win over Ross Kennedy.

May Cross and her team of Alan Keam, John Kong and David Karsky defeated Denis Gunn 32–23.

Bob Dykstra and his team of Jedd Ladgrove, Bill Munday and Max Cumming had a 34–29 win over Danny Van Zuylen.

Brendan Jennings salvaged a point for Thorpdale when he drew 25–25 with Trevor James.

Traralgon (3) 19–121 defeated Thorpdale 1–96.

Warragul (2) visited Moe (2) and came away with a win and a tenuous hold on fourth place on the ladder in what is a most competitive division with seven of the eight clubs having a chance of making the four.

Jim Moyle and his rink of Ken Landman, Ken Brown and Brian Kennedy defeated Brian Rodgers 28–20.

Noel Rubenstein and his rink of Ron Collins, Norm Dickson and Ian Belling won 21–19 over John Woods.

The home team had wins with Rex Price and is team of Michael Rudy, Olive Lang and Bob Essler scoring 27–25 over Dave Smith and Noel Savage and his rink of Rod Mathews, Bob Savage and Michele Muccillo won 23–20 over Bob Currie leaving Warragul the winners by five shots.

Warragul (2) 16–94 defeated Moe (2) 4-89.

Traralgon (4) broke their duck with a win over the visiting Morwell (2).

James Overdyke and his rink of George Miller, Terry Hart and Bob Drenen won 25–17 over Ken Turner. Bill Francis and his rink of Gary Bassett, Elaine Swan and Paddy Francis won 25–18 over Abbas Mehran.

Winning rinks for Morwell (2) were Peter Borradale with a 26–22 win over Tony Buhagiar and Darrell White with a 23–21 win over Tony Colwell.

Traralgon (4) 16–93 defeated Morwell (2) 4–84.

Local rivals Yinnar and Boolarra had an interesting match with both teams looking for a win to get a place in the four.

Darren Napier and his visiting rink of Jack Cleaver, Eddie Dudek and Travis Baker had a resounding 41–19 win over Murray De La Haye.

Bob Allen had a 23–22 win over Gavin Osborne whilst the home team Yinnar had wins from Tim Roche 18–17 over Terry Parker and Trevor Berryman 24–19 over Stan Williams.

Boolarra 16–100 defeated Yinnar 4–83.

This week new top team Traralgon (3) visits third place Boolarra and Moe (2) looking for a win hosts Thorpdale looking to get back on the winning list with a visit to an unfamiliar synthetic green.

Warragul (2) should consolidate a place in the four with victory over Morwell (2). Yinnar visits Traralgon (4) in a must win game for the visitors.

NEERIM District travelled to Traralgon RSL (2) and another match on the unfamiliar grass greens and the result was a drawn match.

Ron Osler and his team of Gordon Bayley, Frank Metcalf and Shirley McKenzie continued their good form with a 31–14 win over Ray Watts and his team of Colin McKay, Jim Pollard and Ross Pollard.

Brendon Smiles and his team of Trevor Brand, John Farquhar and Eric Warfe had a 27–24 over Peter Throup and his rink of Gerry Englestad, Karren Sheers and Pat Fraser-Aurisch.

For the visitors Trevor Kuhnell and his rink of Ray Throup, Tony Thornton and Peter Brooks fought back with a 25–15 win over Margaret Morley and her rink of Paul Matters, Alan Jones and Julie Sutcliffe.

Neil Adams and his team of Graeme Wingrove, Chris Hogan and Angus McGillivray tied up the match with a 27–17 win over Max Gibbins and his team of Joe Ward, Gordon Bakker and Gordon Asbury.

Traralgon RSL (2) 10–90 drew with Neerim District 10–90.

The two top teams Morwell and Moe clashed at Morwell with Morwell going top of the ladder with a resounding victory.

Nathan Cook and his rink of Wayne Bishop, Keith Gadsby and Michael Weatherall had a 29–14 victory over Sandy Caines and his rink of Rohan Wilcock, David Mander and Barry Hawkett.

David Cook and his team of Bernie Detering, Mike Arnold and Darren Cullen drew 21–21 with Jayde Leech and his team of Col Carmichael, Jan Rudy and Banger Harvey.

Ron Lyfield and his team of Chris Goldsbrough, Brian Kingsley and Shashi Bhatti had a 30–20 win over Stuart Caines and his team of Les Stolarik, Michael Smogavec and Ted Kuklinsky.

Steve Collins and his rink of Russell Williams, Laurie Melhuish and John Osborne won 25–22 over Alex Muirhead and his team of John Wasiukiewicz, Bob Rennie and Ian Caines.

Morwell 19–105 defeated Moe 1–77.

Drouin (2) travelled to Traralgon (2) with the home team looking for a big win to consolidate their place in the four.

Graham Cross and his team of Ron Baker, Kathy Smiles and Garry Trewin had a resounding 41–9 victory over Col Finger and his team of John Bickedike, Mary Firth and Bruce Andrews.

John Taylor and his rink of Bill Kirby, Kirty Van Den Hoff and Austin Gapper had a 39–11 win over Necip Akarsu and his team Laurie Innes, Elaine and Brian Thorpe.

Barry Fernance and his team of Rob Marsh, Bill Bishop and Cary Locke had a 25–16 win over Col Jeffrey and his team of Terry McFadzean, Phil Jarred and Arthur Moore.

David Tayles and his team of Justin Keddie, Neil Bullen and Chris Brownlee salvaged a point for Drouin with a 21–21 draw with Dave Currie and his rink of Ken Mooney, Stuart Hulse and Ian Bloomfield.

Traralgon (2) 19–129 defeated Drouin (2) 1-60.

This week sees the top four teams competing against each other.

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Division 3

Division 4

NEWBOROUGH (3) travelled to Trafalgar and adapted very well to a sluggish green.

Charlie Cadby and his rink of Dave Madden, Steve Cunningham and Joy Cadby won 23–20

over Tony Dawson.

Peter Policha and his rink of Marcia Evans,Wayne Russell, and Chris Cunningham who won 21–20 win over Mal Clymo and Michael Holroyd and his rink of Josh Kennedy, Maurice Ludlow and Heather Mooney won 30–14 over John Leicester.

The lone winning skipper for Trafalgar was Wayne Hurst, who enjoyed a 25–14 win over Jeff Edwards.

Newborough (3) 18–88 defeated Trafalgar 2-79.

Warragul (3) travelled to Yallourn North and enjoyed playing on a surface other than grass.

Keith Wilkins and his team of Barry Downer, Glenda Collins and David Piggin won 33–12 over Robert Hirsch.

The other winning rink for Warragul (3) was Lester Mason with a 31–26 win over Ray Roberts.

Winning skippers for Yallourn North were William Platschinda with an 18–17 win over Brian Barby and Darren Fry and his rink of Brendan Heriban, Noel Connelly and Ricky Hearn with a 34–12 win over Bill Clarke.

It was not a big enough win to get Yallourn North over the line.

Warragul (2) 16–94 defeated Yallourn North 4–91.

Yarragon made short work of Drouin (3) with Sam Mazza and his rink of Lionel Deane, Ross McDermott and Kevin McLaren winning 60–5.

This would be one of the largest scores recorded over 25 live ends. Richard Polmear and his rink of Pam Jones, David Swingler and Harry Langres won 39–9 in another big win for the home team with Kevin Arnold winning 23–22 and Jarrod Grigg completing the clean sweep with a 23–12 win.

Yarragon 20–145 defeated Drouin (3) 0–48.

This week has some interesting matches with Yarragon travelling to Yallourn North and Trafalgar (2) travels to Morwell (2). Newborough (3) travels to Drouin (3).

Division 5

TOP teams Newborough (4) and Morwell Club (2) did battle at Newborough.

Gail Rejmer set the ball rolling for the visitors with her rink of Steve Kilpatrick, Jo Leslie and Barry Flanigan had a 40–6 win over Peter Wonnancott whilst Ken Bechaz and his rink of Ruth Verhagen, Julie Jackson and Wally Bechaz had a 41–12 win over Andrew Shepley.

In the remaining rink Beryl Noblett had a 24–23 win over Rod Dixon.

Morwell Club (2) 14–76 defeated Newborough (4) 2-70.

Churchill consolidated third place on the ladder with a big win over Traralgon RSL (3). Sean Peter had a 35–16 win over Elaine Muir. Shirley Turner won 38–14 over Lorraine Osler and completing the clean sweep was Bill Brown with a 30–16 win over David McClare.

Churchill 16–103 defeated Traralgon RSL (3) 0–46.

Neerim District jumped into the four with a win over visitors Morwell (4).

Russell Meehan won 28–19 over Bob Lorenz and Jim Schroeder won 24–20 over Ian Wilson.

The lone winner for the visitors was Danny McKeown, who won 23–22 over Greg Bond.

Neerim District (2) 14–74 defeated Morwell (4) 2–62.

Moe (2) travelled to Traralgon (5) and for the home team Jan Moody and her rink of Len Rawlings, Jim Goodwin and Brian May set the scene with a 39–16 win over Chris O’Reilly.

This was the only winning Traralgon (5) rink with Moe (3) winning the other two rinks.

Wayne Lock won 27–17 over Colin Mayman and John Kerr winning 26–24 over Ron Hales.

Traralgon (5) 12–80 defeated Moe (3) 2-69.

This week the third and fourth teams Churchill and Neerim District (2) battle it out at Churchill.

Newborough (4) welcomes Traralgon (5), Morwell Club (2) travels to Traralgon RSL (3) and Moe (3) welcomes Morwell (4)

Division 6

NEWBOROUGH (5) went into the break with a handy lead which evaporated after they returned to play with Churchill winning all rinks.

Ray Medew won 30–25 and Colin Smith won 28–25.

Churchill (2) 10–58 defeated Newborough (5) 0–50.

Longwarry visited Thorpdale and with Simon Counsel winning 30–13 and Gerard Mitchell sealing a 27–10 success, they won well.

Longwarry (2) 10–57 defeated Thorpdale (2) 0-23.

The combine Boolarra/Yinnar had a good win over Morwell Club (3) with Peter Canavan defeating Don Wight 35-22 and for the visitors Bob Pelchen won 37–20.

Boolarra/Yinnar 8–55 defeated Morwell Club (3) 2–49.

In this week’s matches, Longwarry (2) travels to Trafalgar (3), Churchill (2) travels to Thorpdale (2) and Newborough (5) hosts Morwell Club (3).

Girls provide right Formula MOTOR RACING

By TESSA RANDELLO

THE Victorian Formula Vee State Championship saw a fresh all-female team compete last weekend.

Moe’s Danielle Taylor joined drivers Claudia Lennox and Ellie Egan as pit crew for Beacham Racing.

Danielle, now 17, has been a fan of the sport for more than a decade after watching her brother Brandon compete as a driver.

At the weekend, she was part of the pit crew looking after the number 25 Sabre.

Danielle said she is excited to see what this season has in store, after an overall successful round one.

“On Saturday morning the driver qualified 12th, at the Saturday afternoon race she got to ninth, but had a little spin and ended up in 15th position,” she said.

“She had another spin on Sunday morning ... and ended up at 13th.

“Overall we were pretty pleased with how the day went.”

During the week, Danielle works as an apprentice hairdresser and said she loves working in the pits.

“I don’t mind getting in there to get my hands dirty,” she said.

“I really enjoyed working on

Claudia’s car over the weekend and it’s great fun being part of the Beacham Racing team.

“My family has always been into racing and when my brother started racing himself we got into it more.

“I love it all, I love being there and being able to fix the car, and watching them race, but I would never race myself.”

Danielle said she gave go kart racing a try, but hit a wall and decided she was better suited to the pit crew.

She has noticed more women drivers and team members in the Formula Vee category.

“Back when Brandon was racing there may have been women racing in other categories, but not his,” she said.

“There are more in other categories now and in Formula Vee.” Beacham Racing team principal Greg Beacham, from Newborough, said he was impressed with the team’s performance.

“I think it’s great to see more young people getting involved with Formula Vee and when they happen to be young women that is even better because it shows our class is diverse and popular with everyone,” he said.

“I was very impressed with all three of the young women over the weekend and I am sure they will all go on to bigger things in motorsport.”

Trackside: Moe apprentice hairdresser Danielle Taylor (pictured right with drivers Claudia Lennox and Kellie Egan) works with the pit crew at Formula Vee events. photographs supplied

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THE Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League held its annual meeting recently, with two new members added to the executive committee.

Gary Bullen and Ken Hutchison were elected to the posts of league sustainability officer and junior development officer respectively.

Bullen joins the Mid Gippsland executive after serving on the Alberton Football-Netball League board for a number of years, during which time he served as vice-president.

Hutchinson has been involved in the Yinnar Football-Netball Club for many years and has a keen interest in promoting junior sport.

Others executive members are Gavin Blair, Joanne Campbell, Pauline Tantau, Gary Matthews, Paul Pratt, and Jenni Blackshaw.

The MGFNL has expanded to 13 clubs after six clubs joined from the now defunct AFNL last year, although Trafalgar and YYN have departed.

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