Latrobe Valley Express Thursday 25 March 2021

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By MICHELLE SLATER

THE long-awaited $57 million Gippsland Regi gional i Aquatic Centre is throwing open its doors to the public today y, allowing g locals to take a dip in state-of-the-art swimming facilities.

The centre was offi ficially i opened on Tuesday morning with Regi gional i Development Minister Mary-An Anne n Thomas was in town to cut the ribbon.

The all-abilities centre features a 50-metre indoor pool with seating for 500 spectators, a 25-metre heated outdoor pool, a splash park, water slides, a spa and sauna, gym and wellbeing area.

The modern swimming centre is thermally heated through a 600-metre deep aquifer taking advantage of 65-degr gree r groundwater, grr which will cut running costs and carbon footprint.

GRAC will also be able to host top-class

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swimming carnivals, luring big events and elite athletes to compete in the regi gion. i Construction provided 500 jobs and the centre is also providing 150 ongoing jobs in the regio ion.

Ms Thomas said the new centre was a “gr great r moment for the Latrobe Valley” after the state government had contributed $47 million towards the project.

“This is a project driven by the community.

Wh When h you have something of this standard built in a community, it projects pride of the people who live in the community,” Ms Thomas said.

“We are extremely pleased to have helped make the community’s vision a reality - it will be a great grr asset for the Valley.”

The new centre was a culmination of a decades-long dream from local residents and the Traralgon Community Development Association to replace the town’s ageing outdoor pool.

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Traralgon resident Joanne Campbell was at the opening sayi ying i it was “overw rwhelming” w after having spent years rigorously lobbying the state government and local council to get it built.

The offi ficial i opening also featured a demonstration race with the Traralgon Swimming Club, with member Molly Cargi gill i saying she was looking forw rward w to being able to compete locally.

“Wh When h I first fii came in here, it was just wow!

It’s something for Traralgon, it’s amazing to have something to use. This is something phenomenal that everyone should experience,” Ms Cargi gill i said.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson acknowledged the support from the state government and hard campaign gning n from the community.

“This world class centre puts Latrobe City firmly fii in the spotlight when it comes to swimming and leisure facilities, major

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aquatic events, use of geothermal energy and stands as a testament to community spirit,” Cr Gibson said.

Traralgon Swimming Club senior coach Brian Ford said the club had been campaignning for the past 40 years to get a new indoor swimming pool in the regi gion. i Mr Ford said the closest 50-metre indoor pool was 120 kilometres away at Fountain Gate, meaning club members had to leave the area to train or compete.

He said GRA RAC A would also be good for other sporting disciplines as a place for recovery and cross-training.

“This is what the regi gion i needs. To have the funding finally fii become available and have this generational facility is terrifi fic, i and it will attract people to the regi gion,” i Mr Ford said.

“It’s a great grr asset to the community with opportunities to spend the afternoon there in this huge facility, it’s great grr for kids and adults. This is terrifi fic.” i

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Centre set to make a giant splash in region

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Build it and they will come: The Olympic-sized swimming pool at the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre.

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THE brand new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre opens its doors today for locals to enjoy the $57 million state of the art swimming and leisure facilities.

The pool will host a festival of activities to celebrate its opening today with a pool party, prizes and membership giveaways on offffer, f and a COVIDSafe community day on Saturday.

The Express was hand to check out the new centre at its offfficial f opening on Tuesday with Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas cutttting t the ribbon along with a host of special guests.

The new centre features a 50-metre indoor pool with seating for 500 spectators, a 25-metre heated outdoor pool, a splash park, water slides, a spa and sauna, gym and wellbeing area.

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AGL big battery is now another key step closer

In the region: Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien with Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood and newly-minted Shadow Minister for Energy Brad Rowswell talk outside of the Yallourn Power Station on Tuesday. photograph michelle slater

State Opposition Leader visits the Valley THE Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien wants the state government to ensure it “steps up” to allow economic opportunities for the Latrobe Valley leading into the closure of Yallourn.

Mr O’Brien was at Yallourn on Tuesday, flanked by the newly-minted Shadow Energy Minister Brad Rowswell and Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood.

The Members of the Opposition had also met with Latrobe City Council and held a community session in Traralgon that day.

“There is no time to waste, you already have workers worried about what will happen when Yallourn closes, they are already thinking about other options, or moving to other cities,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We want these workers to have a future here in the Latrobe Valley, this means they need security now.

“The state government needs to act now and make sure they deliver for Yallourn workers.”

Mr O’Brien pointed to ideas such as creating large scale energy from waste projects in the Valley to create “low emissions base load energy” and progressing carbon capture and storage.

The Opposition Leader also accused the Latrobe Valley Authority of providing “jobs for bureaucrats” stating “it hasn’t provided many jobs for people who used to work at Hazelwood”.

“The LVA has been top-heavy providing well-paid jobs for bureaucrats. Some of the things the LVA has some in terms of sporting facilities is great,” he said.

“But it’s not creating economic development opportunities, it’s not creating long-term manufacturing jobs for the people who lost their jobs at Hazelwood.”

Mr Rowswell was in the Valley after being appointed Shadow Energy Minister only two days previously, promising the Liberals would be taking an energy policy into the next state election.

He described himself as an “agnostic” in terms of energy sources, pointing to opportunities in a mix hydrogen, gas and renewables as the grid transitioned from traditional energy.

However, the state government stood by its record, previously stating that 3000 jobs were created after Hazelwood shut.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the LVA had already delivered $1 billion in investment in the region. She said the state government would make more announcements about Yallourn transition programs as the power station is slated to close in seven years.

“The LVA has delivered unprecedented record levels of funding and engagement at a local level, the authority is staffed by Gippslanders for Gippslanders,” Ms Shing said.

“The one thing we have going for us is time, this means we won’t cut corners or take decisions that are politically popular, we will spend the time to get this right are resource it properly.”

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AGL is one step closer to bringing a 2000 megawatt four-hour grid-scale battery to Loy Yang A after having lodged a planning application to the state government.

The project is a part of AGL’s plans to build 850 megawatts of grid-scale batteries by 2024.

AGL chief operating officer Markus Brokhof said batteries would be an important part of the mix needed to deliver Australia’s energy needs into the next decades.

Mr Brokhof said the project would play a “critical role in transforming the reliability of renewables in Victoria, providing essential firming capacity and storage”.

“With the commissioning of Loy Yang A in 1985, the Latrobe Valley has a long and proud of history of generating electricity to thousands of Australian households and businesses,” Mr Brokhof said.

“The region will continue to play an important role in providing reliable and affordable energy - this project is part of both the AGL and regions’ transition and path to a lower emissions future.

“Since acquiring Loy Yang A in 2012, we’ve been committed to supporting the community and this battery is yet another part of AGL’s future in the region.”

The batteries will help AGL aim towards its target net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of its Climate Statement.

The company is also developing big batteries at Torrens Island in South Australia, Liddell and Broken Hill in New South Wales, on top of Loy Yang A.

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Vaccine now at GP clinics

By LIAM DURKIN

IT was history in the making in Moe on Monday, as the first COVID-19 vaccination in a Gippsland general practice clinic was distributed.

Moe’s Barry Johnson had the distinction of being the first person jabbed, and said he felt “great” after the procedure.

“It couldn’t come quick enough (the vaccine),” the 82-year-old said.

“I’ve been home by myself and just got awful lonely going through all this, it’s been hell actually, but I’m pleased that we’re on the way out now.

“It’s just a relaxing feeling that I’ve had it.”

Dr Mohammed Mostofa from Central Gippsland Family Medicine administered the inaugural dose, a very straightforward injection into the left arm.

The procedure looked virtually the same as a flu-shot, with patients required to wait some minutes in the clinic following their injection.

Patients at Central Gippsland Family Health were also given a handout with information after their appointment.

Dr Mohammed said there was nothing to fear with the vaccine.

“It is a very safe vaccine and also very effective,” he said.

“We are fully prepared and set to go, we are really happy that we are part of this so that we can vaccinate our community.

“People are becoming more and more confident to receive the vaccine.

“It has been exciting, we have been waiting for this for quite some time.”

In simple terms, the vaccine is injected into the system to form an antibody against the coronavirus.

Twenty-two Gippsland general practices started administering the COVID-19 vaccine from Monday.

In addition to the general practices, vaccines will be administered by the Gippsland Respiratory Clinics and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

All Australians will have access to the vaccine, however initially, doses are limited to priority groups who will be among the first to receive the vaccine.

Gippsland Primary Health Network chief executive officer Amanda Proposch said the general practices approved by the Australian Department of Health to participate in Phase 1b of the vaccine rollout would receive supply of vaccines progressively over the coming weeks.

“It is important for all of us, as a community,

Something to tell the grandkids: Moe resident Barry Johnson, 82, was the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a Gippsland GP clinic on Monday. to understand that this is a considered, phased approach, in response to the supply and availability of the vaccine which will become more and more as the vaccine is produced in Australia,” she said.

“In Phase 1b, eligible people include anyone over 70 years old, healthcare workers, younger adults with an underlying condition and highrisk workers like emergency services personnel and meat processing workers.

“It also includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are over 55.

“People can use the Australian government’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out when they can expect to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and if they are eligible for Phase 1b, how to then find the location of the nearest vaccination clinic and how to book.”

To use the checker, visit https://covid-vaccine. healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility With Moe now the first Gippsland town for GPs to offer the COVID vaccine, it can add that to its list of accomplishments, along with being the first Victorian town to have an Aussie Disposals. Such a historic moment could act as a precursor of firsts for things to happen in Moe this year.

Here it is: A close up of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Restrictions ease

By ZAC STANDISH

THE state government announced a host of COVID restriction changes on yesterday, taking another step closer to normality.

Set to come into effect at 6pm tomorrow, the biggest change involves areas by which masks must be worn.

Although they must be carried at all times, it will only be compulsory to wear them on public transport, ride share services and in sensitive settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities.

This means that masks will no longer be required in retail settings such as grocery stores and shopping centres.

The relaxed restrictions will also provide greater flexibility in hosting events both at the home and in public settings.

From Friday night onward, people will be able to welcome 100 guests into their home per day while outdoor gatherings will increase to a limit of 200.

Venues such as nightclubs, casinos, gyms and exercise classes will receive a boost in their density limits, whilst non-seated entertainment venues will increase from 50 to 75 percent capacity with the maximum number of 1000 patrons remaining.

As for workers, all public and private sector employees can return to onsite duties, with workplaces needing a COVIDSafe plan and enforcing a density limit of one person per two square kilometres.

The state’s streak of zero locally acquired cases of COVID-19 extended to 26 yesterday with the number of total cases since the beginning of the pandemic totalling 20,483.

The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine continues across the state with the total number of doses administered over the first four weeks of the program sitting at 63,894.

For more information regarding these relaxed restrictions visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Tenants at innovation centre

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE Morwell Innovation Centre has welcomed a swag of new corporate tenants this week to form collaborative partnerships as the region is in the midst of a transition.

Opal Australian Paper has joined Committee for Gippsland and training partner Runaway at the new Federation University Hi-Tech Precinct.

The new tenants are joining Alinta, which previously announced it was opening a new call centre at the precinct and creating 230 new local jobs.

Opal Australian Paper will be relocating its Energy from Waste information centre from George Street to the new centre to leverage ideas off the new partners.

Opal strategic projects general manager David Jettner said the company was looking at ideas such as creating construction materials from the ash produced at the Energy from Waste plant.

Business mentor Runway is looking to work with local entrepreneurs to help them scale up or grow their ideas.

Runway chair Nick Stanley said he was keen to

meet local start-ups to help them kick start their businesses, network, or seek venture capital.

Mr Stanley said Runway was branching out into Morwell after having helped Geelong work through the closures of the Ford and Alcoa factories.

“This meant significant disruptions in the employment landscape and changed the mix of employers in the region. The Latrobe Valley is a unique place but we need to collaborate,” Mr Stanley said.

“Disruption drives opportunities, facilities like these will make the future for Morwell and there is a great vision of where we can go next.”

The innovation centre is hosting university research and industry teams alongside the private sector tenants, and will also be home to the new Fed Uni Master of Business Administration.

Fed Uni vice-chancellor and president Duncan Bentley said the centre would be become a “light house” for innovation for the region, with events and programs to help drive new opportunities.

“Driving technology and innovation are key to our success in supporting the Gippsland community to create new economic foundations and build a stronger future together,” Prof Bentley said.

THIS WEEKEND

Fresh start: AGL’s new collection of apprentices at Loy Yang.

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AGL apprentices embark on new working journey AGL Loy Yang has welcomed four new apprentices this year, with three women amongst the new recruits.

With hard hats in hand and steel-capped boots in tow, the new apprentices are ready to go and were selected from a pool of more than 500 candidates.

AGL’s chief operating officer and AGL Equality executive sponsor Markus Brokhof said it was great to welcome new recruits to Loy Yang.

“I am always proud to see the next generation of young AGL employees get started and have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in this dynamic and changing industry,” Mr Brokhof said.

“This year, across our coal generation sites, we are also seeing more women choose to take on a trade in energy.

“At AGL we are committed to improving equality across the business and I hope to see more women come through our apprenticeship program in the years to come.

“We value diversity and inclusion and are on the lookout for new talent across all walks of life.

“No matter their gender or background, each and every apprentice at AGL is given the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to foster successful careers.”

Boiler-making, electrical and mechanical are just a handful of the specialty areas apprentices are undertaking this year.

AGL mechanical apprentice Kate Kesper said she is proud to be an apprentice at AGL and celebrate her new chosen career.

“It was great to arrive on site, meet the other apprentices who had earnt a spot on the program and see that many were women. We are breaking down barriers and showing the capability we can bring to these trades.

“To anyone who asks how I feel about the role I say, ‘bring it on’, I know I can do the job,” Kate Kesper said.

AGL electrical apprentice Siobhan Kinman said she found her calling in power after careers in retail, hospitality and administration.

“I’ve always been interested in power and I’m fascinated by the process of conversion and production,” Ms Kinman said.

“I decided to look at apprenticeships with AGL because the company resonates with my own values. I made the decision to join AGL after talking with other people in my community and hearing how AGL cares for its employees.

“I really do believe, AGL is the place to be.”

AGL apprenticeships range from 4-5 years and provide a toolbox worth of skills for budding apprentices.

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Moe ready for brand new festival

By ZAC STANDISH

THE people of Gippsland will be treated to some of the state’s greatest art work this weekend as the inaugural Show Me Some Art Festival hits the Moe Botanic Gardens.

Working in conjunction with local mental health groups such as Lifeline Gippsland and Beyond Blue the festival looks to create much needed awareness for the cause and help assist those that are struggling in the Latrobe Valley area.

Event organiser Steve Bechaz describes the motivation behind creating the festival.

“I had a few (motivations),” Mr Bechaz said.

“The whole thing originally started from wanting to get more art around town and I thought what better way to fill some of these walls (around the botanic gardens) with some fantastic art and change people’s moods with some excellent works.”

With raising awareness for mental health being such a key pillar to the weekend’s events, Bechaz details how he has personally been effected by this issue and why he chose to get behind the cause.

“Mental health is something I have been very passionate for a while and (putting together a fundraiser) is something I really wanted to do before COVID,” he said.

“It (mental health) is something that effects a lot of people, I have had a lot of friends that have passed away so anything I can do to help prevent another one I am all for it.

“They need all the help they can get so to have all of these volunteers assisting us with this festival it is fantastic.”

Lifeline Gippsland representative Vicki Rice spoke of the importance a festival such as Show Me Some Art will have in shedding light on this issue throughout the Valley region.

“It will be fabulous (for the cause),” Ms Rice said.

“It has been a huge task to organise this, but it is something I think will go on for many years to come and has the potential to be an event that is known throughout Victoria and possible Australia.

“The artists that are coming have an interest in mental health as well so not only are they performing and showing their talents but it will also be pointed to the issues people experience day by day.”

As opening day quickly approaches, Bechaz outlines what patrons can expect from the festival and his hopes for the weekend.

“I would love for them to expect some sunshine,” he said.

Raising awareness: Moe will host the inaugural Show Me Some Art Festival this weekend. Pictured are volunteer Alli Stewart, Lifeline Gippsland representative Vicki Rice, event organiser Steve Bechaz and volunteer Jakey Rae. photograph zac standish “There is going to be lots of music, a lot of art, plenty of kids activities we are going to have Australia’s largest inflatable obstacle course, we’ve got the colour fun run, a car meet down here on Sunday and a comedian.

“A lot of people don’t even know this area of the botanic gardens exists, so it will be all about promoting the town and getting more people and tourism into the area.”

The festival will feature more than 50 regional,

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Debate over state’s forestry plan THE state government is providing grants to help communities transition out of native timber logging as part of the Victorian Forestry Plan.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced grants of up to $400,000 available to 11 Gippsland and central highlands communities dependent on native timber logging and processing.

The grants will help these communities diversify and adapt to new industries, as part of the state government’s plan to transition out of native timer by 2030.

The grants are being rolled out under the $36 million Victorian Forestry Plan Transition Fund, with $25,000 transition vouchers extended to allow more forestry businesses apply for support.

Ms Thomas said the funding would put power directly into the hands of local communities to help them plan for the future based on their strengths and priorities.

“We’re supporting workers and their families through this time of change with an inclusive plan for the transition away from native timber harvesting,” Ms Thomas said.

The funding is coming off the back of a Gippsland Centre of the National Institute for Forestry Products Innovation, which is offering $3.8 million available in research grants.

The NIFPI Gippsland Centre was established last year as a joint initiative between the Victorian and Commonwealth governments led by chair Andrew O’Loughlin from Federation University.

Individual research grants from $50,000 to $500,000 are available for new timber products, tree growing, improved supply chain innovation and efficiency and other research priorities.

“We must innovate and do things differently to ensure a strong future for our forestry industry - this new funding will be vital in kick-starting more timber research and development in Gippsland,” Ms Thomas said.

However, Member for Narracan and Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry Gary Blackwood said he feared the transition out of native logging would “potentially put Australian Paper at risk”.

Mr Blackwood said he was sceptical that rounds of community grants would lead to jobs in communities dependent on forestry.

“These communities will disappear if they don’t have jobs. If we come to government we will not carry on with this transition,” Mr Blackwood said.

“We will keep supporting the native forest industry in the current way it operates, having access to a small part of native forests.”

Change: Member for Narracan and Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry Gary Blackwood is promising to repeal the state government’s plan to transition out of native forestry by 2030. photograph michelle slater

Architect appointed for Yinnar Primary upgrade

Greens call for more detail on deal THE Victorian Greens want the state government to reveal the details behind a “secret deal” struck with EnergyAustralia to keep the Yallourn Power Station operating until mid-2028.

Deputy Greens Leader Ellen Sandell raised the issue in Parliament last week, after the state government had entered into a commercially in-confident agreement with the company.

Ms Sandell had asked the Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to state what tax payer funding is going into the agreement to subsidise the power station operating for the next seven years.

She said the deal could mean the government was subsidising the power station to stay open “even if power prices are so low they render the plant commercially unviable”.

Instead the Greens were calling for the state government to start planning for an early transition, instead of using taxpayer funding for “overseas billionaires to prop up their coal businesses”.

“It’s outrageous that the Victorian Labor Government has struck a dirty deal to pay to keep Australia’s dirtiest coal plant open for another seven years,” Ms Sandell said.

“Why is this Labor Government paying an overseas coal billionaire to keep coal plants open in Victoria, rather than using that money to create new industries and jobs in the Latrobe Valley?”

Greenpeace weighed into the discussion stating the deal should not prop up an uncompetitive and inefficient power station, “let alone in coming years when more cheap, safe wind and solar power flows into the grid”.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific senior campaigner Glenn Walker said the Yallourn deal must not be used as a template between the Victorian government and AGL for when Loy Yang A exits.

Mr Walker said the scheduled 2048 closure date for Loy Yang A was “a fairytale timeline that even the most wide-eyed and optimistic analyst would have difficulty believing in”.

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Ms D’Ambrosio told Parliament that the government did not “discuss matters that are commercial in confidence, and that should not come as a surprise to anybody, absolutely”.

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By MICHELLE SLATER

BETTER facilities are on their way for students at Yinnar Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design the school’s important upgrade by the state government.

Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing this week announced DiMase Architects would design works to be undertaken at Yinnar Primary School to deliver much-needed upgrades.

The state government has provided $463,125 to go towards toilet upgrades to support amenity, hygiene and accessibility.

“We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed,” Ms Shing said.

“Yinnar families are a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need to thrive with the appointment of DiMase Architects.”

The Victorian Budget 2020/21 invests $70 million in the new Minor Capital Works Fund, which includes $20 million as previously announced as part of the Building Works Package.

Education Minister James Merlino said the Yinnar upgrade was one of many which are taking place across the state.

“Every student should have a great school, no matter where they live,” he said.

“That’s why we’re investing in hundreds of small but important projects that will make a big difference for schools and create jobs for Victorians.”

Schools have been allocated funding to fast-track priority projects under the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning environments as well as the condition and character of schools.

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Hospital turns 30 in style

MARYVALE Private Hospital celebrated 30 years of service to the community this week.

The 46-bed hospital, Gippsland’s only private acute medical and surgical hospital, is wholly owned by not-for-profit private health insurer Latrobe Health Services, and has cared for more than 55,000 patients over three decades and provided more than 151,000 bed days of care.

The hospital has employed more than 800 staff and the services of more than 200 accredited medical practitioners since it opened its doors.

Hospital representatives, including five of the original staff members still serving at the hospital, local dignitaries, members of the hospital’s Community Advisory Committee and Latrobe Health Services representatives came together on Tuesday to acknowledge the many achievements of the hospital and its people.

Chief executive officer Lee Garwood said the milestone was a reason for the whole of the Gippsland community to celebrate.

“We’re so proud of the hospital’s achievements over the past three decades, including personalised care for more than 55,000 patients,” he said.

“From establishing ourselves as a health care provider of choice for all Gippslanders, to our friendly, highly skilled staff, and our contribution as an employer, with more than 160 full-time, parttime and casual staff, we’ve got a lot to celebrate.

“As a provider of clinical placements for the training of nursing and medical students, we’re also contributing to the future of health care in this region.”

Latrobe Health Services chief executive officer Ian Whitehead, which established the hospital in 1991, said the private health insurer’s support for Maryvale Private Hospital had always been about improving access to health care services and offering choice for its members and the broader community.

“For Gippslanders to have access to a range of private hospital services, such as weight-loss surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, dental surgery, acute medical care and gynaecology surgery, without having to travel to Melbourne to get the care they need, is a real source of pride for us all at Maryvale Private and Latrobe Health Services,” he said.

The hospital’s Community Advisory Committee chair May Sennett said Maryvale Private was a significant community asset that had improved the quality of life for those who had passed through its doors.

“It is amazing how much it has expanded over the period of time,” she said.

“The important thing as far as I’m concerned is making the public aware that the hospital is here, it is a wonderful facility for our public.”

Milestone: Maryvale Private Hospital celebrated its 30th birthday on Tuesday. Original staff members Kaye McMillan, Jenny McCarthy, Jennette Minchella, Anne McQualter and Nolene Lockwood were on hand to cut the cake, along with MRH chief executive officer Lee Garwood.

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Thirty years: A special commemorative cake was made to mark the occasion.

Heavy rain lashes the Gippsland region

By LIAM DURKIN

HEAVY downpours on Tuesday saw a staggering amount of rainfall recorded in various gauges across Gippsland.

A low pressure system moving south from floodravaged New South Wales gave Victorians a glimpse of what their counterparts are experiencing across the border.

Flood warnings were issued (among other places) on Wednesday for Traralgon, Traralgon South, Callignee, Jeeralang, Loy Yang, Hazelwood North and Traralgon Creek.

The Valley’s two main rivers, Latrobe and Thomson, were also issued warnings.

At Carrajung, on the edge of the Strzelecki Ranges, Brendon Bradazon reported more than 200 millimetres fell at his property.

Local SES received 37 calls for assistance in Gippsland in just 12 hours from Tuesday afternoon.

Region manager assistant chief officer region east Anthony McLean urged drivers to seek caution.

“Please don’t go into floodwater, floodwater is dangerous it could be very fast flowing,” he said.

As of 5pm yesterday, heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding was expected over parts of West and South Gippsland, gradually easing during the afternoon and evening.

Rainfall totals in these areas had been around 50-150mm.

The heavy downpours had local football teams feeling like the season was well and truly upon them at training on Tuesday night, as chest marks were well and truly out.

A charity cricket match scheduled to be held in Nambrok on Sunday was cancelled on Wednesday.

While the Latrobe Valley copped a large drenching, most of the rain fell further east.

Yarram recorded 136mm which forced the closure of the secondary school, with the water authority asking residents to not use dishwashers or washing machines to reduce the amount of greywater entering the system.

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Advocate puts out call to hear experiences of family violence LATROBE Health Advocate Jane Anderson wants to hear from people who are experiencing or may have experienced family violence.

As part of her 2020/21 Statement of Intent, Ms Anderson has been seeking out conversations with people in specific communities to better understand their concerns, needs and aspirations.

The aim of the conversations surrounding family violence is to hear from people, who may otherwise be unheard, about their experiences.

These conversations are then used to help design, develop and implement ways of engaging, and are also a well to ensure that people experiencing family violence are getting the supports they need to recover.

“I want to hear about people’s experiences and use those conversations to inform responses that will ultimately assist them in their recovery. I also want to identify ways to prevent family violence occurring in the first place,” Ms Anderson said.

“We know that family violence can take different forms. It can present as physical, emotional or financial abuse, and also control, which may not be recognised by some people as family violence.”

As part of her role, the Advocate will take these reports to governments, agencies, service providers and industry to help drive positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

For many, COVID-19 has created or exacerbated family stresses, and those circumstances may lead to an increase in instances of family violence.

Meetings can take place in a group or on an individual basis, and all conversations with the Advocate are strictly confidential.

“I welcome hearing from people in whatever way is safe and appropriate for them. That can be in my office, over the phone, virtually, or at a location that suits the individual,” Ms Anderson said.

If you are interested in meeting with Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson to share your experiences surrounding family violence, please phone the office on 1800 319 255 or email info@lhadvocate.vic.gov.au and we’ll get in touch to organise a time to catch up.

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Your help is needed

Support: Latrobe Community Health Service manager behavioural health programs Paula Gibb and YSAS manager of community programs Mark Tanti hope to see a great turnout to the Youth Community Connections event.

Here to help: Headspace Morwell will have information available at the Youth Community Connections event. Pictured are Headspace Morwell manager Michelle Francis, Healthy Equal Youth program worker Yumna Ahmed and senior clinician Emily Fenech. photographs liam durkin

Community event in Moe

MENTAL health and wellbeing service providers will come together for a community event in Moe next week.

Various service providers in Latrobe City will attend to promote their services.

Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS), Gippsland East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (GEGAC), Headspace Morwell and Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) will be on hand to offer information.

The organisations are united in wanting young people to live productive lives and to get access to services that can assist them.

As well as information packs, there will also be therapy dogs, street games and a barbecue for people to enjoy.

The COVID-19 team from Latrobe Community Health Service will also attend to provide information about the virus.

YSAS Morwell manager Mark Tanti hoped to

see a strong turnout, and said the event would be a “live Google maps” of services available.

“Come down, have a bit of fun and get some information, meet the people that are providing the service,” he said.

The community event is being held outside the Moe Library on Thursday,April 1 from 3pm to 5pm.

For more information, phone YSAS on 5133 3411.

Open day this Saturday GIPPSLAND Grammar principal Leisa Harper warmly invites Gippsland families to the St Anne’s Open Day on Saturday, March 27.

“It is always a pleasure to welcome everyone to Gippsland Grammar, whether they are a former

Legacy: Gippsland Grammar Principal Leisa Harper with Old Scholar Beverley Cook.

student or a family visiting for the first time,” Mrs Harper said.

“Our School is a special place and has played a key role in the development of thousands of students and their families since 1924.”

The historic St Anne’s Campus housed students and boarders after the School outgrew the Church of England Hall, where the School had begun.

Old Scholars, affectionately known as the Green Grubs still meet monthly to catch up and discuss their ‘school days’.

Following a recent ‘Green Grubs’ gathering Mrs Harper enjoyed a quiet chat with one of the School’s oldest Old Scholars Beverley Cook, who now lives in Bairnsdale. Mrs Cook, a renowned school teacher in East Gippsland, was easily able to share stories of her life at St Anne’s.

St Anne’s Campus in Sale now caters for students from three and four years old in its purpose-built Early Learning Centre to Year 6.

Garnsey Campus, just a couple of kilometres up the road, accommodates students in Year 7-12.

At the Open Day, Mrs Harper will be joined

by Head of Campus Jie Van Berkel and Early Learning Centre Director Lisa Burgess, as well as other teachers and students who will be able to answer any questions visitors have about the School.

The Open Day will be held this Saturday, from 9am until 11am. There will be complimentary coffee and sausages from the barbecue.

For more information please call 5143 6388.

By LIAM DURKIN

LOCALS are again being encouraged to give generously to this year’s Good Friday Appeal.

Donation tins will be out in force at traffic lights and local businesses across Gippsland to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Money raised from the appeal enables the Royal Children’s Hospital to provide world class care to children.

Moe-Newborough Good Friday Appeal co-ordinator Sue Bechaz said all donations are great appreciated.

“Every little bit helps, it is a very worthy cause,” she said.

“It all goes straight to the Royal Children’s, nothing goes anywhere else, they get all the funds.

“The Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal people are just fantastic, they are so helpful and so friendly and so grateful.”

Ms Bechaz has been coordinating the Moe area for some 10 years, after taking over from Darrell Benjamin who had an amazing 35 year stint.

Come Good Friday, local groups will get together to count their donation tallies, and watch the telethon covering the appeal.

Ms Bechaz said the kind words from those who have relied on the RCH was always something that stood out.

“It’s good that in you speak to people and they have all got their own stories of how they’ve used it (the RCH) or their grandkids, you just don’t know how much they actually do need it” she said.

“We’re lucky we can raise something like $30,000 to $35,000 a year in the Moe area which is great.”

As well as donation tins, those wishing to make a donation can do so by visiting https://www.good fridayappeal.com.au/ Good Friday falls this year on April 2.

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Vale Doug Parkinson, a rock icon WITH the recent death of Australian rock icon Doug Parkinson it brought back memories of when Doug visited the Latrobe Valley.

I remember as a teenager Doug Parkinson playing in Traralgon at the local town hall (April 11, 1969).

His flagship song Dear Prudence was a chart topper at the time.

He was usually backed by his group In Focus.

Local groups such as Rhythm Incorporated.

Mystics and Priority all played support roles.

At that time there were venues in the Valley when I could get my fix of local and often big Australian entertainers.

There were places called the Hub at the Morwell Town Hall, Teen Machine (Traralgon Town Hall), Chamber Disco (Shaw in Moe) and the Fabaret in the Traralgon Town Hall which was a cabaret type entertainment hub (over 18).

Doug’s music and style will not be forgotten.

Laurie Williams, Morwell

out the closure of Loy Yang A. The 2048 closure timeline goes far beyond the safe limit for coal closures, and puts Victorians at significantly higher risk of catastrophic climate impacts such as extreme bushfires, heatwaves and flooding.

It also sits at odds with the exciting new renewable direction set by the State Government.

The Yallourn deal is a template that AGL and the state government must not follow for Loy Yang A. Instead,AGL and the state government must plan to close this station well ahead of 2030 and fund renewable energy projects and worker transition programs.

This would be a better use of taxpayers’ money than propping up EnergyAustralia and AGL to run their coal-burning assets into the ground.

The conversation about coal closures must be had, and it must be honest and accountable.

It’s time for the state government and the big energy companies to come clean to taxpayers on the real costs of coal, and work together on the solution.

Glenn Walker, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Senior Campaigner

Local MP correct that Yallourn closure is a result of state legislation

I WOULD like to thank our Independent State MP for Russell Northe for pointing out that the announced closure of Yallourn is a result of state legislation which deliberately discriminates against coal-fired generation (‘MPs raise issues around the lack of a Latrobe Valley transition plan’, The Express, 11/3/21).

Despite all the politically correct talk in the media about renewables and batteries, the fact remains that coal is the only energy source that can deliver affordable and reliable base load energy.

Farmers realised hundreds of years ago that windmills were a useful but intermittent source of energy, handy for little else but pumping water to fill troughs for livestock.

Were they a solution to our energy needs, the basic technology would have existed 1000 years ago.

This is why I am so disappointed that, apart from Mr Northe, none of our political leaders are talking about the need for a new coal-fired power station in the Latrobe Valley to ensured continued affordable and reliable base load supply.

We have seen how committed local leadership can deliver common sense solutions in Central Queensland, where the Adani coal mine is now operating, delivering many jobs and helping impoverished communities in India access electricity for the first time through efficient Australian coal.

Central Queensland will prosper as a result because they have politicians willing to tell the truth about coal, like Queensland Nationals Senator Matthew Canavan.

I have seen him on Channel 9’s Today Show and been very impressed by his intelligence.

The ALP might be too woke these days to stand up for coal communities like the Latrobe Valley, but what excuse do the Victorian Liberals and Nationals have?

Why won’t the campaign to amend the offending legislation?

Matt Tudor, Morwell

All talk and no action

WHY is the state government punishing Gippsland on many projects?

For example – it is well-known the duplication of the Princess Highway between Traralgon and Sale (which has been funded by both the state and federal governments), yet Jacinta Allan stated it will start soon.

Well, it has been over two years and not a shod of dirt has been shod.

All talk and no action.

What has happened to the electric cars which the state government said it would finance and create employment in Gippsland?

Once again, all talk and no action.

So where’s the credibility of the state government on their committed projects for Gippsland’s future.

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

Time to forget major parties

MARCIA Davidson has hit the proverbial nail on the head in highlighting how weak and useless the National Party has become on the issue of representing the Latrobe Valley and supporting the local energy sector (‘MPs should fight for energy jobs’, The Express, 18/3/21).

It surely cannot be a coincidence that our local Independent MP Russell Northe was forced to leave the Victorian Nationals around the same time that they decided to take this leftward turn towards jumping on the Greens’ climate change alarmism bandwagon.

Despite his personal challenges, at least Mr Northe has remained consistent in calling for a new modern coal-fired power station to be built in the Latrobe Valley to replace the lost capacity of Hazelwood and Yallourn, and to also support local jobs.

Redistribution of Federal electoral divisions in the spotlight

Farewell to a legend: The late Doug Parkinson, who died earlier this month, was popular in the Latrobe Valley where he toured for many years. photograph supplied I remember a few years ago that the Victorian Nationals brought their Annual State Conference to Traralgon not long after the Hazelwood closure was announced.

Logic would say that this would have been a perfect opportunity to highlight the energy issue.

Instead, the conference glossed over the biggest local and state economic issue of the time and chose to focus on euthanasia instead – another left-wing social experiment that the Victorian Nationals supported.

The greatest irony of all was seeing Mrs Davidson’s insightful letter printed adjacent to a carping missive from Victorian Nationals Leader Peter Walsh, which highlighted why Labor remains so dominant in Victoria.

All the Nationals and Liberals do is whine about Labor without engaging in debates of any substance on policy.

As far as the Latrobe Valley is concerned, we need to forget about the major parties (since they have clearly forgotten about us) and instead look for good independent and minor party candidates to support.

Veronica Masters, Tyers

Do the numbers add up?

IN response to Anthony Wasiukiewicz letter “Ready for a new tomorrow” (The Express, 18/3/21), I am interested to know how he has found an approximate figure of 130 jobs with the proposed Delburn Wind Farm to support those who will lose their jobs with the closure of Yallourn W power station.

We received an email from OSMI on March 18, 2021 stating that the total number of direct regional jobs for the proposed Delburn Wind Farm will be 16.5 FTE. This information is also available in Appendix M Economic Impact Assessment, on the OSMI website.

It is important that the community are aware that the proposed Delburn Wind Farm will provide minimal employment opportunities for Latrobe Valley.

Rosemary Parker, Delburn

Upbeat about the Valley’s future

I LOVED all the positive news in the paper during the past week.

Extra cable coming across Bass Strait. Phasing in the offshore wind turbines as Yallourn Power Station is phased out.

Railway upgrades approved between Pakenham and Traralgon.

Sculptures in Yinnar.

Wow, as well, what a hospital complex!

We have so much confidence in the future of Central Gippsland.

So much so, we have invested in property in Morwell.

Ian Honey, Warragul

Uluru Statement from the Heart

IN 2017, the Uluru Statement from the Heart was an invitation to the Australian people seeking Voice, Treaty and Truth.

It was forged from more than two centuries of hardship and struggle. It is about moving on from the colonial legacy towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being recognised and heard,

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while still acknowledging the sovereignty we all share as Australian citizens.You can respond to this important invitation by submitting your view by March 31 to the Australian government at https:// haveyoursay.voice.niaa.gov.au If you seek more information please visit www. fromtheheart.com.au From this site and others we have a better understanding of the importance of supporting our fellow Australians through the implementation of the Uluru Statement.

Leanne Flaherty, Beth Ripper, Jenny O’Neill

Socialising the losses

THE news that EnergyAustralia would close the Yallourn coal-burning power station in 2028, four years ahead of schedule, drew a chorus of golf claps from the environmental movement when announced last week.

But it would have caused an uproar had the truth of the deal between the power company and the Victorian government not been kept secret.

The details of the deal struck between the state government and Energy Australia are sketchy, but involve a “safety net” from the state government, guaranteeing a minimum power price for Yallourn’s output over the next seven years no matter how low power prices fall as renewable energy hits its stride.

In a nutshell, this would leave taxpayers footing the bill for the country’s dirtiest power station to keep polluting the skies above the Latrobe Valley and the lungs of thousands of people below.

As things stand, over the next seven years millions of dollars of Victorian taxpayer’s money could flow to a private, foreign-owned company operating coal-fired power stations so old and inefficient that they can barely compete today, let alone in coming years when more cheap, safe wind and solar power flows into the grid.

The state government, which has established itself as a leader in the renewable energy transition, could, and should do better.

Coal-burning power stations have no place in Victoria’s future-facing energy grid. The fact that coal-burning power stations must rely on subsidies and safety nets to keep running spells that out.

But it’s not just the state government that needs to clean up its act.

As the transition from dirty coal to clean energy accelerates, notably in the absence of a coherent national policy to phase out coal-burning power stations, the big energy companies need to step up or face increasing pressure from the public, their customers and investors.

AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia - the three biggest private energy players - are all facing cold, hard reality, with tanking share prices, mounting competition from renewable energy and a rapid shift in public sentiment that’s seeing them increasingly painted as the “bad guys” as scrutiny of their role as major carbon emitters grows.

AGL owns and operates coal-burning power station Loy Yang A - just across the valley from the Yallourn station.

Loy Yang A, responsible for a whopping 10 per cent of Australia’s electricity emissions, is currently slated to run until 2048, a fairytale timeline that even the most wide-eyed and optimistic analyst would have difficulty believing in.

AGL, which holds the dubious honour of being Australia’s biggest climate polluter with more than double the emissions of EnergyAustralia, is currently weighing up what to do about the future direction of its business.

This includes the reality of how long it can drag

I AM writing to update you on an important public-consultation program of significance to all Victorians.

As outlined in my letter to you in September 2020, the Australian Electoral Commission is administering a redistribution of Victoria’s federal electoral divisions.

Following a period of public feedback, research and consideration, we reach a milestone in the process today with the release of the Redistribution Committee’s report proposing new names and boundaries.

The report and maps showing the proposed electoral divisions can be found at the Victorian redistribution page on the AEC website. Among a series of changes arising from the proposed redistribution: • The number of federal divisions in Victoria would rise from 38 to 39.

• A new Division of Hawke would be established, honouring former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

• The Division of Corangamite would be renamed Tucker to honour the contribution of Margaret Tucker, an Indigenous woman who achieved a great deal for Aboriginal people and especially in the field of health.

Although the process of consultation started last year,Victorians can still have their say. Individuals and organisations are able to lodge objections to the Committee’s proposals from now until 6pm AEST Friday, April 16, 2021 and – once these are published – submit comments on the objections until 6pm AEST on Friday, April 30, 2021.

To obtain more information, you can visit the dedicated Victorian redistribution page on the AEC website or contact the AEC via media@aec.gov.au.

Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commissioner

Air Force marks its centenary

THIS year, the Royal Australian Air Force marks 100 years of service to our nation.

Since its establishment on March 31, 1921, bravery, resilience, innovation and teamwork have been the legacy passed on from one generation to the next, making it one of the most effective air forces in the world.

From when the fledging service was first established with just 149 people, and aviation itself was only two decades old, through the Second World War, when more than 215,000 of our Air Force men and women served in Europe, North Africa, Asia, the Pacific and across Australia.

Then in Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, UN Missions and now in the Middle East, which has been a continuous commitment of almost 20 years.

Today, the Air Force comprises almost 21,000 members, including nearly 5000 reservists. Globally, on any day, the Air Force has between 500 and 700 people deployed on active duty helping those in need.

In the last 12 months alone, the men and women of the Air Force have provided crucial support to our COVID-19 response and in recovering from the devastating bushfires.

As we commemorate this milestone, it’s important to pause and acknowledge our Air Force veterans, today’s members and all the families who have supported our personnel throughout the last century.

This year will be an important time to reflect on their enduring contribution to the security of Australia. As it enters its second century and faces rapidly evolving strategic challenges, we are inspired by the talent and commitment of the next generation of Air Force men and women who carry the legacy forward.

Thank you for your service.

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

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Golden milestone for Moe SES unit

By LIAM DURKIN

MOE SES is celebrating a significant milestone this year, with 2021 marking 50 years of dedicated service to the community.

Starting out as the Moe Civil Defence, the SES unit has been a mainstay in the district for half a century, helping countless people requiring assistance.

The Moe Unit’s legacy is ensured thanks to the National Road Safety Driver Reviver program.

The Driver Reviver concept started at Moe and was known as ‘Operation Coffee Break’, before it became a National Road Safety program to help reduce road toll.

Steve Wandmaker thought up the idea, whose father Herb was the first controller for Moe Civil Defence.

Frustrated over the carnage on local highways, Mr Wandmaker sought to have SES be more visual to the travelling public, and so lined the Princes Highway from Melbourne to East Gippsland with orange overalled SES volunteers.

From there, things manifested into the Driver Reviver program, where stopover points were established to encourage people to take a break on their journey.

The initiative received strong support from suppliers, who provided tea and coffee.

Moe Unit controller Brad Henry said it was a credit to all involved who had contributed to helping make the unit what it was.

“We are celebrating 50 years of service to the community this year and about to become Road Accident Rescue accredited, which will enhance the service we can provide to our community,” he said.

“Our volunteers have worked very hard to undertake all the required technical training for this to happen, and we are very proud of them.”

As well as the anniversary, Moe Unit was also the recent recipient of equipment thanks to a contribution from insurance company AAMI. AAMI has been the principal community partner of VICSES for over 18 years.

The Moe Unit has received equipment with a value close to $15,000 since 2015 to purchase things such as a defibrillator, remote lighting system, spinal board, flares and pole saw for branch cutting.

“These kinds of items are highly specialised, and ultimately help us to respond to road crash rescues, floods, storms, landslides, search and rescues and more,” Mr Henry said.

AAMI head of claims Paul Sofronoff said the company was proud to support local SES units.

“It’s really important because we see the impacts that storms and road accidents can cause to a community and we see the value of providing equipment that assists the work done by the volunteers,” he said.

“Every year we provide funding so units across the state can select the equipment most useful to that area and activities that they undertake.”

In the past 12 months, the Moe Unit has responded to 204 requests for assistance.

With Mr Sofronoff making a visit to Moe, the Moe Unit took the opportunity to demonstrate a road rescue.

WIN TV journalist Danielle Pope acted as dummy for the exercise, as Moe SES crews worked to safely remove car doors and windows.

Interestingly, jaws-of-life is not actually the technical term for the tool often associated with road rescue, as the name is owned by manufacturer Hurst.

Moe SES often performs practice road rescues, with locals donating old cars to the unit.

As the weather becomes more wintry, region manger assistant chief officer for region east Anthony McLean reminded motorists to drive to the conditions.

“Our biggest reminder would be to not drive into water you can’t see - if you can’t see the bottom of the water, don’t drive in,” he said.

Those interested in volunteering with VICSES can visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer

Helping hand: Moe SES, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, has benefited from the AAMI equipment handover program.

Safety first: Moe SES crew, pictured with AAMI head of claims Paul Sofronoff and region manager assistant chief officer region east Anthony McLean, following a road rescue demonstration.

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Like cutting through butter: The jaws of life in full effect.

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA

Member for Morwell

With Easter and the School holiday period upon us, why not take the time to visit some of our local attractions or attend a local event.

There is plenty to do and see right here in our own backyard with great entertainment, food, parks, trails, and recreational opportunities.

With that in mind don’t forget Round 3 of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme opens on 30 March at 10:00am for travel from 6 April. 2021 to 31 May, 2021 Victorians who receive a voucher and spend at least $400 on paid accommodation, experiences, tours or attractions during their stay will be eligible to receive a reimbursement of $200 on presentation of receipts.

The program works on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis and each round will close once all places have been filled for that particular round.

Details can be found at: https://www.vic.gov.au/regional-travel-voucher-scheme If you are travelling this Easter or over the school holiday period please remember to drive to road conditions and arrive at your destination safely.

And remember if you have a query related to State Government matters please contact our office on (03) 5133 9088.

12-14 George Street, Morwell VIC 3840 PO Box 214, Morwell VIC 3840 p. 03 5133 9088 | f. 03 5133 9388 e. russell.northe@parliament.vic.gov.au w. www.russellnorthe.com.au Authorised by Russell Northe, 12-14 George Street, Morwell VIC 3840.

Funded from Parliamentary Budget

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How it’s done: Moe SES deputy controller operations Lucas Rogers and deputy controller administration Sarah Collins remove an entire window. photographs liam durkin

TM&H Mitre 10 secures coveted national accolade

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TM&H Mitre 10 Moe has won the prestigious Mitre 10 National Large Format Store of the Year.

The category was fought for by five of the biggest and best hardware stores in Australia.

Just over 12 months since its Sapphire transformation,TM& H Mitre 10 now trades in two parts, one a trade-only site.

Both deliver incredible results and have helped to buoy the trade businesses of Moe, as well as supporting other stores in the region, the IHG network, the wider community and multiple charities.

The award was accepted by James and Jeff Hitchins and Laura Town on behalf of the family. James said they were humbled just to be nominated.

“Because we know the group and the nominees so we’re very grateful,” he said.

Jeff said he was very grateful for their team and how they’ve come together, with the community supporting them every step of the way.

Laura called 2020 the year they would remember those who showed up and supported them.

“It was a year in which we saw great leadership and growth and incredible kindness,” she said.

Success: TM&H Mitre 10 Moe’s James Hitchins, Jeff Hitchins and Laura Town. photograph supplied

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‘Bullying, No Way’ at Morwell Central Primary School

SPLASHES of orange could be seen for miles when the National Day Against Bullying and Violence was recognised at Morwell Central Primary School.

The students worked in multi-age groups and began the day by turning and talking with a partner about what bullying actually means.

They were then asked to share some examples of bullying with the emphasis being that it is not an occasional fight with a friend, but when someone continuously picks on you, either in person or online.

Next, the students looked at posters to learn what they could say or do in response to bullying and participated in role-playing a range of scenarios.

They then suggested various responses to bullying which were written on a chart for display in each home room.

They also made chatterboxes, writing eight tips for what you could say or do if you were bullied.

The activities ended with a read aloud which summed up the important message of the day - that bullying is never okay.

Friends: Jayda and Faith worked together to define bullying.

Hard at work: Maisy and Gemma made chatterboxes.

Play with purpose: Dre, Emily (back), Logan and Sabriya (front) played a team game called the Life Raft Game.

Teamwork: Charlie, Chelsea (back), Sam and Kyra (front) worked as a team.

Studious: Ashden and Alex filled in a ‘Is it Bullying?’ sheet

Hot topic: Nathan and Dre discussed the meaning of bullying. photographs supplied

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Da Vinci’s talents captivate students

THE students at Lumen Christi Primary School recently visited the Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell.

The exhibition is titled Da Vinci Machines and features more than 60 interactive machines created from original drawings by Leonardo da Vinci.

The iconic inventions included the bicycle, the scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines.

Among Da Vinci’s innovations were automatons (the precursors to robots), nautical, hydraulic and architectural tools, ground-breaking applications of civil engineering and fear-inspiring machines of war like the tank.

Curator Dave, along with Gabriella, Christopher and Jenny lead the children on guided tours of the gallery.

An addition to the exhibition is a set of life-sized replicas of iconic da Vinci paintings.

These made many links to the Catholic Identity of the school with replicas such as the ‘Last Supper’ being an integral part of the school Easter Story.

It depicts Jesus having his final meal with his disciples, a story the children know well.

The children were also fascinated by the ‘Mona Lisa’.

The replica of the ‘Mona Lisa’, the original being in France, was beautiful. The children were amazed with its value being more than $850 million.

“That is my favourite painting ever. I wish Leonardo was still alive to paint more,” Year 1 student Abigail said.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on exhibition.

The 60 interactive machines provided the chance for the children to try them out and manoeuvre them.

“I love the machines you could move the most.

They were awesome inventions,” Year 4 student Klancy said.

“Leonardo was so smart,” said Kai from Year 4.

Da Vinci was considered a genius being an inventor, scientist, anatomist, artist, engineer, mathematician and architect, thus making it a teacher’s dream being able to make links into so many teaching areas.

Italian, art, mathematics, history and science were key areas that classes touched on at school.

Many of the children have mentioned that they’d like to go back to the gallery in the holidays.

“I’m going to ask mum to take me back,” Year 6 student Shaki said.

Excursion: Lumen Christi’s Year 3 students checked out the Da Vinci Machines exhibition.

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Wow: The Year 4 and 5 students take a close look at one of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions.

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Focus: Nino and Edward from Grade 6.

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Cool: Foundation student Mason checks out one of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions.

Special visit: Lumen Christi’s Year 1 and 2 students outside the Latrobe Regional Gallery.

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Look all hands: Prep students Ava and Quinn on Harmony Day.

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Harmony Day at St Vincent’s Primary

ST VINCENT’S Primary School celebrated Harmony Day on March 22.

The day offered the school community the opportunity to acknowledge that our diversity is our strength and to teach the children about our country’s heritage, multi-culturalism, immigration and the importance of living together in harmony.

The main focus of harmony day is recognising that we are all equal and involved and our diversity is to be treated with fairness and respect.

By being exposed to a variety of cultures, children learnt the importance of being able to share our

beautiful country with others and how rich and fortunate we are to have everyone from different backgrounds because each person has something unique and wonderful to offer.

The students celebrated Harmony Day with a gathering outside prior to assembly.

Children were able to think about their own family backgrounds and the various countries they had come from which make us so rich and diverse.

The Prep students made a peace sign with multi-coloured handprints to signify that we are all different, but we all belong.

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Advance Australia Fair: The school choir performed the national anthem.

Holding a tune: The Prep students at St Vincent’s Primary School sang together in harmony.

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news Bill Brown a life member at Churchill Bowls Club

PRESIDENT Bill Brown was surprised when he was awarded life membership of the Churchill Bowls Club in recognition of his tireless work over many years.

Mr Brown was part of the Interim Committee formed back in 2006 to advance the establishment of a Lawn Bowls Bowling Facility in Churchill.

In 2007 when it was decided to establish the Churchill Bowls Club Inc, Bill was elected as president (a position he has held to this day).

A bowling green was established (with the assistance of Latrobe City Council) on the site of the Hockey field at Gaskin Park.

The green was officially opened in September 2016.

Due to Bill’s efforts, the club is slowly continuing to grow, however new members are needed and most welcome.

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Incredible donation earns warm thank you

MORWELL Neighbourhood House received an incredible donation from Nithyananda Sangha Australia recently.

The not-for-profit group dropped off a large quantity of goods for the neighbourhood house’s foodbank.

The foodbank operates to help those that might be doing it tough.

Nithyananda Sangha Australia have set up on base in Jumbuk and donated the goods as a way of supporting to the local community, Morwell Neighbourhood House reported it was the biggest donation they had seen outside of Christmas.

Latrobe Valley Chess Club

CLIFF Thornton emblazoned the virtue of new members as Jack Cumming, Luke Tatnell and Jadern Gregory settled into the club acts.

Everyone is welcome as found by Russell Murray who forced two wins against Ian Hamilton.

The help from Gabbi Mandel and Jadern Gregory was appreciated by all and highlighted by Bob Cooper.

A slight edge to Peter Bakker stumped Matt Bolding and fascination for both players was rife.

Always supporting Steve Ahern’s presence has been valued by all.

Contact Ian Hamilton 5134 1971 or Cliff Thornton 0413 330 458.

Our Kinda Country proves a big hit

THE annual Our Kinda Country fundraiser delivered in spades.

Event organisers described the 2021 event, held at Flanagan’s Bar in Traralgon, as the ‘best ever’.

The final tally of money raised from a day full of fun and music, was more than $4000 which will go to the Royal Exchange Hotel’s Cork Club, which raises funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The event organisers would like to thank all those people who attended as well as the local businesses who supported the event.

Honour: Bill Brown (right) and his wife Pat after Bill was presented with life membership of Churchill Bowls Club.

Celebration: Members of the Churchill Bowls Club were on hand to present Bill Brown his life membership earlier this month. Mr Brown has been heavily involved with the club since its inception. photographs supplied

Big Sound Small Halls in Mirboo North

ex-Queensland Railways Diesel Locomotives, Carriage and Locomotive maintenance, installation of new track work and signalling.

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 they make memories for the many visitors to the railway.

For young unemployed people (volunteering and working with a team) could be a stepping stone with future employment in the community.

Contact Graham Vallance on 0414 858 339, email, office@walhallarail.com.au or visit their website www.walhallarail.com.au and go to the ‘About Us, Team’ section.

into your background, your characteristics and sometimes even your values.

Take that first step and learn the basics of successful research - where do you start, what records are available and where do you find them.

That and much more will give you the tools and the inspiration to make a start on this rewarding and somewhat addictive pastime.

Tips on how to navigate the archives will enable you to make a start immediately.

And of course we have a number of experienced researchers available and very keen to assist you.

Enquiries - Dawn 0403 611 730.

Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society

NEWBOROUGH Senior Citizens Club’s Wednesday night dances, on from 7.30pm to 10pm, have resumed.

Admission is $4, membership is $4, payable at the door.

Newborough Senior Citizens Club is located at 29 Boolarra Avenue, Newborough.

TO help bring live music back into our small halls, South Gippsland Shire Council is hosting “Big Sound Small Halls” – a series of live music events that will run from now until 30 June.

The first two events on the program feature talented musician Jack Botts, who offers a unique folk sound with strong, thought-provoking lyrics.

He has spent the last 18 months on the road across Australia and has supported performers such as Tash Sultana, Pierce Brothers and Ash Grunwald.

With a down-to-earth style and natural charm, Jack is sure to delight local audiences.

Jack will be performing on Friday, April 9 at the Mirboo North Hall and Saturday, April 10 at Tarwin Lower.

Jack will be supported by local musician Janie Gordon at both events and by Wilson Blackley at Mirboo North.

The Mirboo North event is being delivered in partnership with Mirboo North Arts.

Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased online at: www.trybooking.com/BPTGB Tickets can also be purchased at the Wren’s Nest in Mirboo North and Tarwin Lower Mitre 10.

“Last year musicians and live music venues were significantly impacted due to COVID-19.

This year we are pleased to be welcoming back live music to South Gippsland and to our local halls. The Big Sound Small Halls events provide a great opportunity to celebrate and reconnect with others and to enjoy live music once again,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s arts development officer Mary Sullivan said.

Social Women’s Badminton Walhalla Goldfields THE badminton group is inviting players to join Railway needs volunteers us on Tuesday mornings for a social game of badminton.

All levels, including those new to the game are welcome to come along and have a morning of fun and exercise.

Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Place: Traralgon Sports Stadium, Catterick Crescent, Traralgon Cost: $3.40 Contact: Maree 0408 033 047.

SOME of the Walhalla Goldfields Railway’s older volunteers have retired.

If you are a mechanic, plumber, welder, electrician, carpenter, painter, gardener, fitter and turner in fact people from all trades are very much needed at Walhalla Goldfields Railway.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway is always on the lookout for new volunteer trades and handy people to assist with the construction of a Self-Propelled Railmotor, restoration and regauging of two

Community: Morwell Neighbourhood House staff Tracie Lund and Tammy Bannister Page alongside Ma Nithya Dhyanaga. photographs supplied

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THE Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the Uniting Church Hall, Princes Drive, Morwell at 7.30pm.

Their next meeting is on Wednesday, March 31 and will feature a display on Queen Victoria by Peter Batey, Also on display are items of interest and items beginning with the letter R will be shown by members.

Philatelic items will also be on sale.

All members of the public are invited to attend an interesting evening.

Ring Christine on 0427 770 522 for further information.

Start researching your family history

IT’S easier now than ever to research your family history.

Discover your ancestors and learn their stories.

All are welcome to a free information session to be conducted at the Mid Gippsland Family History Centre in Kirk Street, Moe (in the GEST building) today at 2pm.

Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a bikkie and get the information you need to embark on the fascinating and absorbing project of building your family tree.

Your own family’s history will open your eyes to the lives your forebears lived in a world very different to today’s, and will give you an insight

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Coongulla Annual Easter Market

COONGULLA’ s Annual Paddy’s Market will be held on Easter Saturday, April 3 from 9am-1pm at the Coongulla Hall & Reserve.

The market features a wide variety of indoor and outside market stalls with more than 50 market stallholders booked in to attend on the day.

BBQ breakfast and lunch, raffles, cake stall, coffee van, CFA display, hot food and drinks, playground for the kids to play on, face painting, hair feathers, plaster moulds and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.

It’s a great morning out for the whole family with something for everyone.

This is a COVIDSafe event with QR code scanning on entry, social distancing and current requirements apply.

Army Reunion

THE Latrobe Valley Sappers (a group of retired Army Engineers based in the Valley) are organising a reunion to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the last parade of 38 Field Squadron Royal Australian Engineers.

Overwhelmed: The large haul of donated goods from Nithyananda Sangha Australia to the Morwell Neighbourhood House.

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38 Fld Sqn, was raised in 1951 to handle the compulsory CMF component of the National Service Scheme set up in the aftermath of the Korean War. The Sqn. was disbanded in 1995.

The Sqn. was based firstly at Yallourn and then the Newborough Army Depots.

The reunion will be held on Saturday, April 24 at the Morwell RSL. As part of the reunion the attendees will march on Anzac Day with the Morwell RSL at their main parade.

The reunion is open to any Defence Force Personnel who were either based or trained at the Yallourn or Newborough depots.

Those retired and serving Defence Force Personnel interested in attending this reunion are asked to contact George Harris by email, grh@ latrobe.net.au

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.

Moe View Club

Gippsland Racers Netball Club

GIPPSLAND Racers Netball Club is seeking active women over the age of 60 interested in training and playing in a netball team that aims to compete in the Women’s Netball section of the Pan Pacific Master Games held in November 2021 on the Gold Coast.

Anyone interested or requiring more information please contact Kerri McNamara on 0418 589 555.

Sunny times at fun run

SOLAR Victoria chief executive officer Stan Krpan led a team of 11 Solar Victoria staff and family in the DFB Recruitment Latrobe City Community Fun Run and Walk.

A part of the Morwell community for more than two years, Solar Victoria delivers the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program and recently announced Solar for Business programs.

Solar Victoria employee and member of the Traralgon Harriers, Andrew Legge threw out the challenge to colleagues, who jumped at the chance.

“Committing my personal support and the backing of Solar Victoria to help raise funds for Gippsland Centenary Rotary House was an easy decision to make,” he said.

“The Traralgon Harriers annually raise more than $5500 at this event and it’s terrific to help support such a vital local organisation.

“Latrobe Valley is at the heart of Victoria’s energy infrastructure, and it’s great to get involved with the community alongside our growing Solar Victoria team.”

Solar Victoria executive director of Customer Experience Lyn Bowring took the opportunity to walk the 5km course with Solar Victoria staff, family members and even some pets.

The fun run is coordinated by the Traralgon Harriers running club to raise money for Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

Gippsland Centenary Rotary House provides a home away from home for patients and families visiting the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, and relies on the support of charities.

Free family movie night in Moe next month

MOE’S High Street Community Hub is hosting a free one-of-a-kind outdoor cinema experience showing the family movie, Mrs Doubtfire, on Saturday, April 10.

This is an opportunity to celebrate together with a nostalgic, feel-good family movie.

The event is open to all people no matter what their ability and offers a true cinema experience with popcorn, barista coffee, cold drinks and ice cream available for sale.

There is no EFTPOS so bring cash if you would like to purchase anything.

The venue is open from 5.30pm with live music from a local band.

Milestone: Moe Probus Club has celebrated its 30th anniversary. Pictured are foundation members Leo and Ineke Verhagen, with John Eyre (back) and Gwen Robinson (front).

Bring a rug or chairs to sit on and enjoy whatever food you choose to bring.

The movie starts at 6.50pm and finishes just after 9pm. Due to COVID restrictions, spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

Contact 0499 783 220 to reserve your spot.

The High Street Community Hub is located at 4 High Street, Moe.

“Teams are formed by two pairs and the competition is more like match play”, she said.

“This often suits players who are good at defence and can be even more tactical in its nature”.

If you are interested in learning to play bridge, please contact Helen on 0438 164 528. Free lessons are available and there is no obligation to join the club.

MOE View Club members celebrated St. Patricks Day with an afternoon tea. As well as having a wonderful afternoon sharing stories and St Patrick Day jokes.

The ladies that attended the afternoon tea did not go hungry as there was an abundance of green food to enjoy.A garage sale was held last Saturday and combined with St Patrick’s Day a pleasing amount was raised to help support the students sponsored through the Smith Family.

Moe View Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Moe Hotel at 10.30am.

After the meetings there is a speaker, or the members share stories before having an enjoyable lunch. Friendship and social outings are the aim of the members as well as their fundraising efforts.

New members are welcome.

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

30th anniversary of Moe Probus Club

AT the March 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Moe Probus Club, members celebrated the 30th anniversary of the club’s formation.

The club was fortunate to have four foundation members who are still active.

They shared many happy memories of club activities over the last 30 years, much to the enjoyment of the current membership.

Di Harrison from Moe Rotary presented a 30-year certificate to the club and Gwen Robinson cut the cake and talked of her husband Chas, who began the club back in 1991.

Chas was a member of Moe Rotary which sponsored the formation of Moe Probus.

Anyone wishing to join the club are most welcome. Ring 5127 1651 for details.

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.

Well done: The Thursday Pairs champions Ken Tierney and Anna Field.

Active: Solar Victoria chief executive officer Stan Krpan completes the recent fun run.

Thursday Bridge Club champions

Results: Thursday Pairs Championship: Ken Tierney and Anna Field 61.33 per cent; Glenis Lohr and Egbert Tzoe 61.19 per cent; Don Tylee and Helen McAdam 58.37 per cent; Jan Williams and Rob Graham 55.90 per cent.

Monday 15 March: North/South – Rob Graham and Ken Tierney 66.17 per cent; Ros McEvoy and Roxy Lamond 57.29 per cent; Moira Hecker and Helen McAdam 55.85 per cent. East/West – Heather Watt and Anne Howes 58.68 per cent; Mark and Deb Reynolds 55.90 per cent; Marion and Kevin Taylor 54.46 per cent.

Thursday 18 March: North/South – Don Tylee and Helen McAdam 66.0 per cent; Phillip Goode and Barbara Barr 59.75 per cent; Ken Tierney and Anna Field 55.67 per cent. East/West – Egbert Tzoe and Glenis Lohr 58.36 per cent; Anne Den Houting and Ros McEvoy 51.43 per cent; Jan Williams and Rob Graham 50.64 per cent.

THE second week of Traralgon Bridge Club’s Thursday Pairs Championship provided a very close finish with Anna Field and Ken Tierney just beating Glenis Lohr and Egbert Tzoe by 0.14 per cent.

Anna and Ken played an excellent game in the second week to catch Glenis and Egbert who were the early leaders after round one.

Players will now turn their minds to the Monday Teams Championships to be played soon.

Club president Anne Den Houting said that one of the best things about bridge is that it can be played in a variety of formats which suit different styles and skill levels.

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

Morwell Rostrum Club

Big day: Members of the Moe View Club got together for a celebration on St Patrick’s Day earlier this month. photograph supplied

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

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.

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.

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.

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 12 noon until 3pm.

Toymaking and other activities take place most Saturdays from 10am until 2pm. New members are most welcome. For further details on the club, contact secretary Kevin Cale 0438 273 218, or come along to the clubrooms and have a look.

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All classifications before 12.30pm Friday, except for Personal Notices, which includes Deaths and Funerals, may be placed up until 5pm Friday Funeral Services only may place Death and Funeral notices up until 7.30am Monday mornings

THURSDAY’S

issue Before 12.30pm Wednesday

In person:

Latrobe Valley Express 21 George St, Morwell.

Nextra Lotto Moe 1-3 Moore St, Moe. Seymour St Newsagency 83 Seymour St, Traralgon.

PLEASE NOTE: that ad payment is required prior to publication unless a full account is held with the Latrobe Valley Express.

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For Sale

Clearing Sales

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DRY FIREWOOD

Red gum mill ends, split red gum, mixed hardwood, ready to burn.

Buy in autumn ready for winter. Ph 5134 2110.

FREE

PRICE REDUCED TO SELL $625,000 - DEVON NORTH

6 acres (2.43H) of tranquil hillside setting with views Well appointed 3 bed, 2 bathroom home. Large main b.r. with spa. Relax and take in the ever changing views towards the coast. Solar power, ample shedding and natural spring fed dam. Must be seen to be appreciated at this price point.

Contact Wayne Lynch at RAY WHITE YARRAM on 0400 446 795

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For Sale Adverts Place a 6 line “For Sale’’ section classified ad with the goods to the TOTAL VALUE OF $200 or LESS and you receive the ad for HALF PRICE!

Single bed and mattress, as new.

Phone 0407 338 342.

IPHONES 4S, black or white $90 each. Iphones 5C white 4G lte $120 each. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, near new $150.

All are unlocked, cleaned, no visible marks or scratches, all have new accessories.

Also have collectable knives from Rambo Bowie other fixed blades and pocket knives. Must be 18 plus years to buy knives.

Ph 0481 200 429.

Landscaping Mulch

Beautify your garden. Bulk quantity available, $25m3.

Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

Super cheap installation.

Free quotes. Phone 0403 836 798.

ONLY $12.90 - for one edition or $25.80 - 3 for the price of 2 INESS customers This offer is for NON BUSINESS

Keepin you in t e,g uch Nextra Moe in Moe Seymour with th oSt es Newsagency in Traralgon marketales

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Available at the

Latrobe Valley Express Office

Latrobe Valley Express, “Attention Classifieds’’ 21 George Street, Morwell 3840

Newsagents:

Most Newsagents act as our agents and will accept your advertisements up until the same deadlines as above.

Credit Card:

When placing your advertisement over the phone or via email you charge it to your Mastercard or Visa.

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Cars and Buggies

REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS 46 Queen Street, Warragul Phone (03) 5623 4744 - Fax 5623 6723

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

Tom Seymour . . . . . . . . . . 0413 590 906 Mark Malacarne . . . . . . . . . . 0418 654 590

FORTHCOMING SALES

Friday 26th March, Koonwarra Store Sale.

Monday 29th March, Final Calf Market to be held at the Warragul Saleyards.

Thursday 1st April, Pakenham Store Sale.

Saturday 10th April, Clearing Sale A/c Estate of G.L Marriott 13 Webbs Road, Shady Creek.

Monday 12th April, Opening Calf Market to be held at Lardner Park Selling Facility.

Friday 16th April, Opening Bi Monthly Dairy Sale to be held at Lardner Park Selling Facility.

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5941 4666

Aaron Thomas Mob: 0488 663 152

Grounded Paws

Cat Café 23 McMahon street Traralgon 9am-3pm Heaps of stalls

HAZELWOOD NORTH 15 Tanners Rd. Sat. 8am start. Furniture, knitting Comfortable fully furnished yarn, doll collection, 3 b.r. ground floor apart- knick-knacks. Ongoing sale! ment. Reasonable rent. if signs are out we're open.

Enquiries (07) 5531 7335.

MOE, 7 Francis St. 8am.

Furniture, records, linen, EXPRESS double bed, shoes, slow CLASSIFIEDS cooker, steamer, vitamiser, 5 13 5 4 4 5 5 pictures, craft items, brica-brac and heaps more.

Livestock

MOE 64 Ollerton Avenue.

8.30am-1pm. Kids football boots, mouth guards, electrical goods, clothing, furniture, and knickknacks.

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The last Warragul Calf Market will be held next Monday the 29th March.

Weekly Calf Market’s will resume on Monday 12th April 11am at the Lardner Park Selling Facility.

Neil Darby Mob: 0418 595 265

EASTER CARNIVAL!

Broadbeach Qld

MOVING SALE

WARRAGUL CALF MARKET

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TRARALGON, 52-54 Rocla Rd, Saturday, from 7am. Industrial CLOSING down clear-out. Various plumbing and construction materials/items.

TRARALGON, 75 Bank St. Sat. 7.30am. Moving sale.

Single bed, Horn sewing cabinet, chrystal ware, dining table, bed side table, linen, and books.

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Andrew Mumford Mob: 0407 803 360

Traralgon, 14 Canfield Cres.

Saturday and Sunday.

Furniture, clothes, toys.

Everything must go!

Public Notices

Personals

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LADY looking for a gentleman. Would like to have a relationship or friendship, in their late 50s to 68 yrs. 0421 314 415.

Public Notices

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Lawns Mowed

Big and small.

0429 977 323.

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CREDITORS, next of kin and others having claims against the estate of any of the undermentioned deceased persons are required to send particulars of their claims to STATE TRUSTEES LIMITED ABN 68 064 593 148, of 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray Victoria 3011, the personal representative, on or before 28 May 2021, after which date State Trustees Limited may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which State Trustees Limited then has notice.

COUCH Robyn Jennifer, late of 50 Dell Cct MORWELL VIC 3840, deceased who died on 21 September 2020.

19 March 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ROHAN JOHN DAVIS, Deceased late of 8 Powell Street, Newborough.

CREDITORS, Next-of-Kin and others having a claim in respect of the Estate of the Deceased who died on 13th November 2020 are required to send particulars of their claim to the Executors C/- PO Box 104, Moe, Victoria, 3825 within 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice, after which date the Executors may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they may then have notice of.

O'Halloran Davis, Solicitors (Vic.), 12-14 Kirk Street, Moe 3825.

Traralgon, 35 Airfield Rd. Lifestyle Villages. Sat. 8.30am-12 noon. Walk in, multiple houses, assorted Friday 9th April $20 p/p.

Hazelwood Coaches/Jaygoods. No early callers. bee Tours 0428 223 361.

Electric Radio Control, 1/10th scale, any type any condition. Phone 0448 354 586 Find us on the internet - www.alexscott.com.au Email - warragul@alexscott.com.au

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Dandenong Market

Attention Farmers

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY 9th APRIL at 10am 615 Old Sale Road, Drouin West Farming plant, Recreation and Sundry items GST on farming plant household items have no GST For photos and information go to: https://eldersrural.com.au/ classifieds/plantmachinery-clearingsales/822/ Like and Share our Event on Facebook: EldersPakenham Doug Peachey 0418 515 162 Peter Rollason 0419 600 323 Elders Pakenham Office (03) 5941 0299

COMBINED SALE

21 George Street Morwell

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CHURCHILL, 42 Heesom Cres, Sat. and Sun., 8am - 3pm. Clothing, household goods, manchester, furniture, bric-a-brac. All must go!

Enquiries: 5135 4444

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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’.

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Linen, books, pictures, classy giftware, computer games, kid's toys, much more, heaps of bargains.

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.

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GUITAR LESSONS

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Gippsland Guitar School, all ages, 8-80, beginners Non-smoker, Traralgon to advanced, banjo and area. Ph. 0458 526 659 ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

LAWN MOWING

Garden maintenance.

Friendly, reliable service, Morwell and Traralgon. Ph Rowan 0423 082 916.

Dot Communication Pty Ltd of 13 Meadow Park Drive, Traralgon Vic. 3844 has made application to the Licensing & Regulation Division for a Private Security Business Registration to provide the services of security equipment installer.

Any person wishing to object to the granting of the registration has 14 days from the date of this advertisement to lodge an objection in writing to the Licensing & Regulation Division, GPO Box 2807, Melbourne Vic. 3001.

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OVEN REPAIRS

Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

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

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

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

Chimney Sweep

Cleaning chimneys and flues. Supply and replace cowls/flues. 0490 831 169.

DAN'S LAWN CARE and HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Mowing Gardening Window Cleaning Gutter cleaning Rubbish removal

PLUMBING

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

Small jobs welcome. Ph Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

Situations Vacant

TRAINEESHIP FOR LEGAL SECRETARY LAW FIRM MORWELL We have two (2) vacancies for a traineeship in Office Administration (Legal).

Our Firm is based in Morwell and the successful candidate will complete their Certificate III in Legal Services.

Completion of Year 12 and a driver's licence is preferred but not essential.

Please send your resume and a copy of your driver's licence to: The Manager PO Box 1010 Morwell Vic. 3840 Applications will close on 29 March 2021.

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MOTOR MECHANIC WANTED!!

MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

We are looking for an experienced, fully qualified Mechanic to join our busy workshop with an immediate start.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision, in a team environment and have a strong work ethic.

Excellent above Award wages paid to the right person. A driver's licence is essential.

If you think this is you - drop in with your resume to: Head Street Auto Repairs or email us at headstautorepairs@bigpond.com

(Full Time)

Are you looking for a change a new career challenge?

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join our Dealership located in Traralgon/Morwell with our Service team.

A position description is available from our Service Centre at 5535 Princes Hwy, Traralgon, or for a confidential interview please call Matt Cunningham 5172 1100 Resumes including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager, VSL Motors

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following position at the Traralgon Secondary School.

Casual Quarry Haul Truck and Machine Operator

FTE: 0.43 Commencing: 19 April 2021 until 18 June 2021

Kennedy Haulage is a locally owned family company in Gippsland. We are currently seeking a casual haul truck and machine operator and someone who is self motivated and passionate about safety. The successful candidate must have the following -

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Description please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm 26 March 2021 Integrity

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Jeremy Fleming Jewellers

are now hiring If you are a confident person with a love of fine Jewellery, knowledge of Pandora and have a strong background in sales, we would love to here from you.

Positions are available in both our Sale and Traralgon stores.

Applications in the form of a cover letter and resume can be handed in store, or emailed to: Kelly Fleming info@jfj.net.au 5141 1811 We look forward to meeting you

DELIVERERS WANTED

MOE

CASUAL WORK AVAILABLE Vacancies are available to join The Express production team at our press site.

Day and afternoon/night shifts available.

The work would suit physically active people. Previous production line or bindery experience, together with good mechanical knowledge, would be an advantage.

A forklift licence would be an advantage but not essential.

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Moe? Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 0456 000 541

Applications close: Friday, 2 April 2021.

PLUMBER

Francis Plumbing are seeking a mature aged 1st Year Apprentice also seeking a 4th Year Apprentice or a fully Qualified Plumber A Full-time Position is available at our Moe workshop.

Resumes can be brought into our office or emailed to: sales@francis plumbing.com.au 65-69 Lloyd St, Moe Ph 5127 2333

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We are seeking to employ an experience Fixed Plant Operator who has the ability or willingness to learn to undertake daily sand analysis testing. You may also be required to undertake duties of a mobile plant operator on occasion.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this position, please send your application to: admin@ lvsands.com.au by 9th April 2021

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.

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Home Maintenance

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

OUTAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lendlease Services Pty Ltd is seeking suitably qualified personnel for upcoming Outage Works in the Latrobe Valley for the following trade classifications and positions:

● Mechanical Supervisors ● Electrical Supervisors ● Welding Supervisors ● Boilermakers ● Pressure Welders ● Mechanical Fitters ● Sheet Metal / Laggers ● Instrument Techs ● Electricians - A Grade ● Riggers / Scaffolders ● Trades Assistant ● Admin Assistant

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Please email resume to: accounts@kennedyhaulage.com.au Applications close: Monday 29th March 2021 ●

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Please send resume to: The Manager Express Print 5 Jones Road MORWELL 3840 or printing@gippsnews.com.au

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Kennedy Haulage Pty Ltd

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MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (Full Time)

Are you looking for a change a new career challenge?

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Technician to join our Dealership located in Traralgon/Morwell with our Service team.

A position description is available from our Service Centre at 5535 Princes Hwy, Traralgon, or for a confidential interview please call Matt Cunningham 5172 1100 Resumes including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager Gippsland Motor Group

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Chef, Experienced Cook or 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Join our Team in the heart of Rosedale, only 20 minutes from main towns of Traralgon and Sale.

Permanent Part time work available. We are very flexible in the hours/days you'd like to work. No night time shifts, no split shifts and time off on weekends. We are seeking a positive passionate employee.

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Excellent opportunity to join our team. In a well equipped modern workshop.

Applicant should have excellent diagnostic skills, be able to work unsupervised and also as part of a team.

Excellent salary package depending on experience. You will need a current driver's licence.

Please email your resume to: jajlmcdonald@ outlook.com

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 0456 000 541.

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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Gippsland Motor Group is looking for its next superstar technician. Is it you?

Our growing Service Departments located in both Traralgon and Morwell are seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join their team.

As part of the Service Team, you will have a unique opportunity to learn more about the auto repair business, to contribute to the wellbeing of others and to work in an inspirational team culture.

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POL, Albert.

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You beauty: Greg Dell jumps for joy as he crosses the finish line.

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Grand Ridge Rail Trail Fun Run ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS and thank you to the 70 runners and walkers, lots of spectators and support people and a whole bunch of wonderful volunteers who kicked off an early morning Sunday for the second annual Grand Ridge Rail Trail Fun Run! It was a perfect morning for a fun run with the early wind settling down in time for the first event to kick off.

The Boolarra Koffee Kart was on site to warm the bellies of the volunteers pre-event and the participants post event!

After a dynamic warm up session led by local yoga teacher and running enthusiast Ronan O’Sullivan and a pre-event safety briefing by one of the event organisers Stacey Harriage, the participants enjoyed their run, jog or walk through the beautiful trail under a canopy of native trees in the Strzelecki Ranges.

The volunteer course marshals, first aider Duane Bray and our self-proclaimed hydration officer Michael Watt - all provided encouragement to our participants along the way!

Finishers were clapped across the line by our timekeepers and many happy (and some pained)

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RESULTS 10KM EVENT (PLACE,TIME, NAME): 1 00:41:26 Gordon Knight, 2 00:43:00 Steve Renehan, 3 00:43:23 Shaun Mallia, 4 00:46:34 Daniel Bourne, 5 00:46:41 Alexis Gillham, 6 00:48:57 Wendy Lines, 7 00:50:04 Tony Whelan, 8 00:51:47 Jenny Jarvis, 9 00:53:03 Dave Frendo, 10 00:53:29 Caroline Weatherhead, 11 00:54:30 Tim Haynes, 12 00:55:37 Steve Hannon, 13 00:55:49 Alfred Warner, 14 00:56:05 Laura Gorton, 15 00:56:36 Susan Clancy, 16 00:56:47 Tracy Stevens, 17 00:56:51 Georgie Kibble, 18 00:56:54 Daniel Smith, 19 00:57:31 Jason Browne, 20 00:58:04 Christine McDonald, 21 00:58:24 Julia Groves, 22 00:58:58 Amanda Browne,

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Thank you to the two local cafes who generously sponsored our prizes for first place in each distance category.

Gordon Knight was the first finisher in the 10km category taking home a voucher from Jimmy Jambs cafe while Claire Irving was our first finisher in the 5km event and took home a voucher from Lamezleighs Cafe & Bar. Thank you to everyone who came along and they look forward to welcoming you back to the Grand Ridge Rail Trail Fun Run again next year - watch this space for big plans!

23 00:59:18 Julie Fenech, 24 00:59:59 Pip Hawkings, 25 01:00:11 Michelle Hibbert, 26 01:00:15 Callie Avery, 27 01:00:23 Frank Monacella, 28 01:01:08 Sally Neenan, 29 01:02:55 Etsuko Yasunaga, 30 01:03:25 Libby Belton, 31 01:04:55 Amy McLeod, 32 01:05:29 Ree Graham, 33 01:05:47 Linda Zhang, 34 01:07:38 Leonnie Mitchell, 35 01:07:52 Kate Mallia, 36 01:10:45 Sanet Laing, 37 01:10:58 Caz Lia, 38 01:11:20 Jenn Sumner, 39 01:11:53 Pamela Derrick, 40 01:16:25 Laura McIlwaine, 41 01:18:10 Kim Charleston, 42 01:30:32 Melanie Shankland, 43 01:30:33 Katrina Williams, 44 01:34:47 Vicki Thompson, 45 02:04:31 Diane Stitchling.

5KM EVENT (PLACE TIME NAME) 1 00:23:27 Claire Irving, 2 00:26:10 Finley Smith, 3 00:27:12 Robert Nelson, 4 00:27:53 Heather Farley, 5 00:28:09 Emily Kiddell, 6 00:29:20 Elspeth Kiddell, 7 00:30:24 Jinyan Jin, 8 00:30:40 Melissa Stasinowsky, 9 00:31:40 Julie Dierickx, 10 00:32:29 Jo Taylor, 11 00:32:30 Scott Arnold, 12 00:35:31 Jan Leslie, 13 00:36:54 Greg Dell, 14 00:37:15 Vicki Hams, 15 00:39:15 Ian Gibson, 16 00:43:31 Mark Pincini Burgess, 17 00:46:03 Carole Smith, 18 00:46:04 Linda Reed, 19 00:46:06 Mark Dierickx, 20 00:51:02 Joe Piper, 21 00:55:39 Breanne Cust, 22 01:02:50 Chanetlle Geisler, 23 01:02:54 Sarah Geisler, 24 01:05:12 Lisa Proctor, 25 01:17:53 Julie Trease.

Running: Gordon Knight and Daniel Bourne, with Shaun Mallia in the background.

Helping hands: Volunteers Katrina Palmer and Jodie Pincini enjoyed the day. photographs supplied

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Dangerous under foot: Ian Twite navigates the rocky Six Foot Track course in NSW before tackling the 21km Duncan’s Run.

JUNIOR Harrier Miles Verschuur achieved a superb running week with a bronze medal at the Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships, a top finish at the Harriers’ weekly run and outright first in the Duncan’s Run 6km trail race along the Grand Strzelecki Track.

With the 2020 state championships cancelled due to the virus, Miles said since then he had trained strongly.

“During the winter of 2020, I worked harder than ever before, building a plethora of strength on hills and trails, culminating in the Four Peaks mountain runs last November. From there, I moved into a low-mileage, high intensity phase,” Miles said.

On a cold wet Saturday afternoon at the Lakeside Stadium at South Melbourne Miles and his fellow runners contested the Under-15 800 metres race. Miles finished in sixth place, with a half-second personal best (PB) of 2.09.96, and his highest ever state finish. But his main event was to come.

Next morning in the 1500m event when the field settled down Miles was sitting in fifth place.

“Over the next lap and a bit, I moved up to the shoulder of the third placed runner, who had beaten me home in the 800m . . I felt strong, and on the bell I passed him and moved into third, with the potential for my first ever state medal. I spent the next lap cementing my place and smiling, enjoying a moment I thought I could only dream of. Although the top two runners were streets ahead, I mounted a last charge with 100m to go, and came third. I stopped the clock in 4:32.9, a three-second PB,” he said.

With his podium finish and a bronze medal, Miles said, “I am not sure what was bigger, the smile on my face or on Mum’s”.

Four days later Miles finished sixth in the field of 50 runners and walkers at last Thursday’s run around Lake Hyland in Churchill.

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Many Harriers tapered off in preparation for Duncan’s Run over the weekend, held in memory of their beloved friend and fellow Harrier Duncan Orr. The new Lake Hyland course marked out by Mandy Ellis was a paradigm of the Duncan’s Run courses, with steep uphill sections and convoluted loops and curves.

In benign weather the quickest women finishers were Carrie Hodges, Liz Kenney and Kay Arrowsmith.

The fastest male finishers were Ryan Wissmer, Dale Murphy and Biasi Silvestro. Close behind them were juniors Marlon Mifsud and Miles Verschuur, buoyed by his state medal win.

A number of newer Harrier members were pleased with their times and delighted by the encouragement given by their fellow runners.

Many Harriers took part in the 6, 21, 50 or 100-kilometre trail runs at the Duncan’s Run festival. After finishing the 45km Six Foot Track marathon in NSW the previous weekend Ian Twite hurried home to run the 21km course in honour of his friend and training companion.

Tonight’s Harriers 5km run starts from Franklin Street opposite the tennis courts.

See www.traralgonharriers.org.au or their Facebook page.

Lake Hyland, Churchill 5km results: Ryan Wissmer 19:09, Dale Murphy 22:09, Biasi Silvestro 23:18, Glenn Graham 23:19, Marlon Mifsud 24:42, Miles Verschuur 25:05, Andrew Greenhill 25:28, Glenn Gates 25:49, Chris van Unen 26:35, Tobiasz Grzmil 26:58, Warren Shields 27:02, Edi Murat 27:08, Carrie Hodges 27:11, Steve McLeod 27:18, Guiseppe Marino 27:48, Pete Sanders 27:51, Ron Verschuur 27:58, Liz Kenney 28:12, Tony Arrowsmith 28:14, Kay Arrowsmith 28:36, Alysha Duncan 28:53, Gary Fox 29:09, Karen Graham 29:33, Phill Mayer 29:47, Trish Clowes 30:43, Angelo Gaudiano 31:01, Andrew Legge 31:21, Collette Hofman 32:19, Alfie Warner 32:59, Kaye Livingstone 33:09, Tessa Balfour 33:14, Kathleen Kent 33:48, Callie Cook 34:16, Vicki Aitkens 35:23, Ree Graham 35:35, Catherine Leonard 35:57, Sandra Byrne 39:19, Belinda Heafield 39:38, Barry Higgins 40:04, Ian Heafield 40:43, Lynda Jones 43:11, Rick Mann 44:35, Clinton Jolly 45:30, Bob Duljas 47:44, Nathan Byrne 54:11, Helen Whitby 1:01:00, Alison Triggs 1:01:19, Bob Bicket 1:05:27.

Duncan’s Run selected results. 6km: Miles Verschuur

32:57 (1st place), Andrew Greenhill 34:54, Dave Mann 35:33, Stephen Renehan 37:05, Kay Arrowsmith 38:34, Alysha Duncan 42:29, Ron Verschuur 43:24, Tania Whitehead 44:21, Curtis Lloyd-Webb 45:10, Catherine Leonard 51:04, Barry Higgins 54:37, Ann Bomers 1:04:29 (injured), David Hood (walker). 21km: Matthew Schepisi 1:48:58 (1st place), Rob Preston 2:00:42 (4th place), Ian Cornthwaite 2:05:54, Greg Semmler 2:08:45, Glenn Crawford 2:22:56, Clinton Jolly 2:29:21, Yani Cornthwaite 2:36:21, Ian Twite 2:37:47, Natalie Comber 2:40:54, Tim Green 2:40:54, Anna Cardillo 2:41:38, Geoffrey Francis 2:44:59, Tobiasz Grzmil 2:47:32, Bryanna Mifsud 2:50:02, Miranda Chapman 2:50:29, Carly Korab 2:52:22, Anthony Arrowsmith 2:58:50, Kat Musgrove 2:59:27, Fiona Syme 3:23:0, Alison Speairs 3:23:0, Rebecca Binding 3:29:30, Kathleen Kent 3:35:25, Mandy Ellis 4:07:15, Emma Marino 4:13:06, Simone Weckmann 4:15:51, Ange Northover 4:42:04.

50km: John Dillon 4:48;07 (1st place), Corey Milner 4:57:04 (2nd place), Darrel Cross 6:28:31, Geoff Crisp 6:33:23. 100km: Thomas Dade 12:00:13 (1st place), Leigh White 14:24:42.

Well done: Miles Verschuur, left, and Biasi Silvestro both finished high in the field last Thursday. Miles gained Bronze at the Little Athletics State Championships and won the Duncan’s Run 6km event last Saturday.

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ROUND 2 of the LVSL continued the theme of unpredictable results as the feature game of the round saw Newborough/ Yallourn edge out Falcons 2000.

Other results saw Traralgon City take bragging rights against rivals Olympians, Monash making it two from two against East Gippsland, Sale scoring their first victory of the season against Churchill and Fortuna and Morwell Pegasus sharing the spoils.

FALCONS V NEWBOROUGH/ YALLOURN UTD

UNDOUBTEDLY the most anticipated match of the round was in Morwell as Falcons 2000 were at home under lights against reigning champions Newborough/ Yallourn which turned into a seesawing battle with NYU taking out the match 3-2.

While the home side started the stronger of the two, Newborough took the lead through a defensive error with striker Mark Fairbrother taking full advantage.

Two further defensive errors in the second half saw NYU take a seemingly unbeatable lead as Fairbrother and midfielder Ash Birrell took their chances with aplomb.

Falcons however showed steely resolve to claw their way back into the contest with Jamie Pistrin converting two penalties from some rash challenges by the away side to drag themselves back into the contest. The Combine were down a man when Adam Semple was red carded in the 82nd minute, however Falcons could not take advantage of the extra man with NYU hanging on for the win.

TRARALGON CITY V OLYMPIANS

TRARALGON City took the points over Olympians in the traditional Traralgon derby.

Over the years Olympians have held sway winning the last six matches, but their run came to an end thanks to an impressive Roosters outfit.

Goals to D J Matar and Jake Budija put the Roosters up two goals by half-time.

Traralgon City increased the pressure in the second-half, but Olympians tightened up to stop the Roosters from dictating play, they however went down to ten players at 58 minutes just when they were starting to come to life in the contest.

Tommy Nguyen put the icing on the cake for Traralgon City with a well-taken goal with ten minutes to play to give the Roosters a 3-0 victory.

CHURCHILL V SALE

IT had been 546 days since Churchill played their last match and unfortunately it wasn’t one to remember as Sale made the long trek home with all three points.

Sale got the jump on Churchill early with Murray Casella-McLaren breaking the deadlock after 18 minutes through a free kick taken by Jake Richardson.

The Swans were in control, although Churchill slowly but surely became more competitive.

Their inability to fashion a clear cut chance saw the home side trailing 1-0 at the main break.

Both teams had chances in a torrid second-half, but it was Sale who got the edge and at 80 minutes Cooper Coleman slotted home Sale’s second.

MONASH V EAST GIPPSLAND

MONASH got off to the worst possible start when East Gippsland took an early lead after five minutes through Matthew Desio.

But the Wolves didn’t panic and fired back soon after, as goals in the 15th and 34th minute gave them a 2-1 advantage going into the break.

Division One PEGASUS V FALCONS (SUNDAY 3PM)

Tight tussle: Fortuna’s Caleb DeLuca battles for possession against Pegasus opponent Andre Antonopoulos during the side’s 1-1 draw in LVSL Division 1 action at the weekend. Fortuna now sit eighth and Pegasus climbed to second place. photograph supplied After the break Monash continued the onslaught with goals to Braden Paulet and Will Semple putting the result beyond doubt.

Monash would have won by a greater margin except for the excellent work from East Gippsland’s gloveman Connor McAuliffe who pulled off some excellent saves.

The young East Gippsland keeper has been turning heads in the first two matches and looks to be a key cog in a vastly improved East Gippsland side from previous years.

PEGASUS V FORTUNA

GREAT rivals of the past Pegasus and Fortuna battled it out before a huge crowd at Ronald Reserve.

Both teams fielded new keepers with Fortuna giving the gloves to Leon Risdon while Pegasus opted for reserve keeper Aquella Jok. It was a game of fast-paced action with Pegasus having much of the early play; pacey players in Kafayo Bienfait and Samuel Jacob were giving the Fortuna team nightmares with the skilful use of the ball.

Alradi Ali was lively for Pegasus early, but he was replaced at half time after receiving a knock to the head which will see him miss several matches which is sure to hurt the Flying Horsemen.

Pegasus finally hit the lead on 20 minutes after they received a free kick and as Fortuna’s players remonstrated with the referee, Keliment Ramadan casually took the kick and scored into an empty goal, which further annoyed Fortuna.

After the break Fortuna worked themselves back into the contest through diligent defending from Shayne Cassar and player/coach Jordan Campbell which stymied the home sides attacking efforts.

Hayden Tanti was proving a headache for Pegasus defenders and latched onto a misguided header by a Pegasus defender and slammed home the equaliser 16 minutes into the half.

At 1-1 it was a tight battle with both teams attacking vigorously.

Pegasus missed a couple of guilt-edged chances with one of them bouncing off the woodwork.

Neither side could find the winner, meaning they took a point each.

MATCH of the round should be the Pegasus versus Falcons clash at Ronald Reserve where the home side can expect a bumper crowd, with a win and a draw to their credit Pegasus have shown they have a talented team, but tend to hold the ball which could lead to turnovers especially in attack.

Pegasus have been the surprise packet of the league thus far with their attack at all costs attitude which is sure to give their Morwell rivals plenty to think about at Ronald Reserve.

Played 6 Falcons won 6, Pegasus 0.

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN UTD V CHURCHILL (SUNDAY 3PM)

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN will be keen to add another victory in their quest for the league title after squeezing in a one goal win over Falcons after leading 3-0.

They won’t want to leak goals against Churchill who will be keen to open their account after their first up effort against Sale last week was not up to expectation.

Played 42, Churchill 34, Newborough/ Yallourn Utd 8.

FORTUNA V MONASH (SUNDAY, 3PM)

TOP team Monash travel to Fortuna and this will be a clash to be remembered.

The Wolves are sitting on top with two from two while Fortuna haven’t been beaten, but haven’t won with two drawn matches against teams they should have beaten.

Hayden Tanti is the key to the match, if he fires then Fortuna have a good chance of beating the Wolves, but Monash have their own marksman in Braden Paulet.

It could be a high scoring match between two youthful teams but it’s an important game for Monash as they need to win to give them a gap at the top.

Played 127, Fortuna 56, Monash 35, drawn 36.

EAS T GIPPSLAND V TRARALGON CITY (SUNDAY, 3PM)

EAST Gippsland have finished their two week road trip and host their first match at West Bairnsdale against Traralgon City.

Although going down to Monash. East Gippsland showed impressive play at times and may give the Roosters a hard time.

Traralgon City were strong against their fierce rivals in Olympians last week and will be keen to take the points over the Eagles.

Played 9,Traralgon City 8, East Gippsland 1.

SALE V MOE (SATURDAY, 7PM)

SALE will host their second night match and will be in good form after their win over the Rams last week.

Moe will be fresh after their bye and will be keen to add to their first round points.

Sale have always found it hard against Moe, but home ground advantage may tip the scales in their favour.

Played 112, Moe 72, Sale 17, drawn 23.

WOMEN’S

NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN United had a hard-fought win over Falcons taking the match 3-2.

Monash got the points over East Gippsland 1-0, Fortuna scored big against Olympians/Tyers with a 14-0 scoreline, a result that keeps them on top.

But it was Sale who claimed a club record with a 20-0 thumping of Churchill with Lemoni Japhary bagging six goals.

LVSL RESULTS

WOMEN OLYMPIANS/TYERS v Falcons 2000 (Tyers, 11am Sunday), Fortuna v Monash (Crinigan Road, 11am Sunday), Newborough/Yallourn Utd v Churchill Utd (Burrage Reserve, 11am Sunday), Sale Utd v East Gippsland, 3pm Saturday).

0 lost to Sale United 5,Traralgon City 1 lost to Olympians 2, Monash 2 defeated East Gippsland 1, Pegasus 2 lost to Fortuna 5.

ROUND 1

Moe United bye.

SENIORS

Falcons 2000 2 (J Pistrin 63, 83) lost to Newborough/Yallourn United 3 (M Fairbrother 25, 57, A Birrell 54).

Traralgon City 3 (D Matar 19, J Budija 33,T Nguyen 80) defeated Olympians 0.

Pegasus 1 (K Ramadan 30) drew Fortuna 1 (H Tanti 59).

Monash 4 (W Semple 15, 78, B Paulet 34, 84) defeated East Gippsland United 1 (M Desio 5).

Churchill United 0 lost to Sale United 2 (M Casella-McLaren 18, C Coleman 70).

Moe United bye.

RESERVES

Falcons 2000 0 lost to Newborough/Yallourn United 7, Churchill United

WOMEN

Falcons 2000 2 lost to Newborough/Yallourn United 3, Churchill United 0 lost to Sale United 20, Monash 1 defeated East Gippsland United 0, Olympians/Tyers 0 lost to Fortuna 14.

2ND DIVISION

Falcons 2000 0 lost to Newborough/Yallourn United 3 (on forfeit),Tyers 1 lost to Fortuna 2, Churchill United 0 lost to Sale United 3 (on forfeit), Traralgon City 3 defeated Olympians 0 (on forfeit).

Moe United, Monash byes.

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Energy’s success BASKETBALL

FOLLOWING the completion of Round 8, the Victorian Championship Division (VC) have been finalised.

Energy Basketball have three teams have qualified for VC which is an outstanding outcome for the athletes and the club.

The 14.1 Girls, 16.1 Girls and 16.1 Boys led by coaches Anthony Callahan, Gail Macfarlane and Kyle Materia respectively with the first round of VC games commencing tomorrow.

The Under 14.1 and 18.1 Boys both still had the chance to qualify for VC with their games however they both ended up on the wrong side of the ledger.

Those two teams will be competing in the Division 1 competition.

On a brighter note, the 14.2 boys and 14.2 girls have both won back-to-back games with Nathan Hollerson being awarded the Cafe Evviva Player of the Week Award.

Nathan had an outstanding game in his side’s big win against Casey and the award was a great recognition of a consistent performance all season long.

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Round 8 results: 14.2 Girls v Frankston 43-30; 14.1 Boys v Wangaratta 22-38; 14.2 Boys v Casey 51-24; 16.2 Boys v Chelsea 32-57; 16.2 Girls v Pakenham 59-41; 18.1 Boys v Whittlesea 60-64.

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Goannas solid form in Echuca VETERANS CRICKET GIPPSLAND GOANNAS

IT has been a moderately successful trip to Echuca for the Gippsland Goannas to participate in the annual Veterans Cricket Carnival.

Playing in the top division, the Goannas played ACS, the Australian Cricket Society, in the first game on the Sunday.

Batting first the Goannas scored 150 after recovering from 5/51 in the 15th over.

Col Carmody, 19, Rino Metlikovec, 28 not out, and Fred Debono 27 not out were the best of the batsmen.

In reply, the Goannas bowlers stuck to their task, with Rob Bacchetti 2 for 17 from five overs the best.

It came down to the wire with ACS needing just four runs from the last over, then three from two balls, and with a two from the final ball, the match was tied at 150 all!

In Game 2, against the SE Coasters, from SA, the Goannas again batted first, amassing 4/193 from their 40 overs.

Metlikovec, 33, Kevin Lanigan 20, Gordon Hollonds, 36, all retired, and Peter Anton, made 23.

Again the bowlers all bowled well, with Anton 2/17 and Lanigan 2/24 the best as the Coasters were 5/146 from their 40 overs.

Game 3 on Wednesday saw the Goannas take on Sunbury, with the winner to top Pool A. Gippsland batted first and could only muster 9/121.

Carmody 16 no, resuming upon retiring after the mandatory 30 balls, Ken Bailey 26, and Ray Floyd 15 were the best of the batsmen.

Despite a tight first 12 overs from Ian Southall and Anton (2/16), the Sunbury batsmen were able to pass the Goannas score in the 35th over.

With a poor percentage, the Goannas finished third in the pool, and played the SA Wombats, an Adelaide based team for fifth and sixth positions.

This time the Goannas bowled first with Gordon Cowling taking an early wicket.

The bowlers kept the SA batsmen to three an over for the first 16.

With sunny conditions the batsmen raised the scoring rate, but Murray Moore chimed in with 3/19 from his six overs.

The SA team managed to reach 9/166.

Ray Smith played a masterly innings, retiring at 35 from 30 balls, and the following batsmen all did their bit. The Goannas passed the SA score in the 37th over, with Lanigan 23no at the end, and Debono, Carmody, Hollonds,Anton and Bailey all contributing useful scores.

Two wins and a tie from the four games was a good result for the Goannas in the season ending carnival.

SCOREBOARD LAWN BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND BOWLS DIVISION Saturday pennant preliminary finals, Saturday, March 20.

Div 1: Newborough 105 dt Traralgon RSL 77.

Div 2: Moe 102 dt Morwell 86 (semi-final), Morwell 113 dt Neerim District 56 (preliminary final).

Div 3: Traralgon (3) 104 dt Warragul (2) 78.

Div 4: Newborough (3) 102 dt Morwell (3) 72.

Div 5: Newborough (4) 71 dt Churchill 67.

Div 6: Newborough (5) 60 dt Boolarra/ Yinnar 36.

Midweek pennant semi-finals,Tuesday, March 16.

Div 1: Drouin 87 dt Newborough 41; Traralgon 67 dt Warragul 49.

Div 2: Traralgon (2) 60 dt Newborough (2) 58; Morwell (2) 66 dt Neerim District 52.

Div 3: Drouin (2) 108 dt Yarragon 23; Newborough (3) 68 dt Garfield 44.

Div 4:Yinnar (2) 42 dt Yallourn North 36; Moe (2) 50 dt Drouin (4) 28.

Saturday pennant semi-finals, Saturday, March 13.

Div 1: Traralgon 98 dt Newborough 90; Traralgon RSL 94 dt Drouin 87.

Div 2: Morwell Moe; Match to be completed Saturday, March 20; Neerim District 92 Traralgon (2) 86.

Div 3: Thorpdale 97 Traralgon (3) 84; Warragul (2) 99 Boolarra 85.

Div 4:Yarragon 101 Newborough (3) 85; Morwell (3) dt Trafalgar (2).

Div 5: Morwell Club (2) 70 dt Newborough (4) 53; Churchill 69 dt Neerim District (2) 51.

Div 6: Longwarry (2) 59 dt Newborough (5) 34; Boolarra/Yinnar 45 dt Churchill (2) 43.

GOLF CHURCHILL AND MONASH Stableford, Saturday, March 6

A grade: D Byers (15) 37. B grade: M Soppe (19) 39. C grade: R Zomer (30) 39. DTL: R Welsh 37; B Kilday, K Hills, R King 36; T Sterrick, I, Heppleston, C Stevens 35; D Chapple 34. NTP: 3rd D Taylor, 5th D Byers, 12th A Quinn, 14th T Sterrick. Birdies: 12th M Brereton, R Welsh, A Quinn; 14th T Sterrick, K Hills.

Stableford, Mary Mitchell Day,Tuesday, March 9.

Winner: C Stevens (45) 41. DTL: J Beck (37) 41 on c/b. NTP: 3rd M Dear, 5th M Dear, 12th J Beck, 14th M Dear.

MIRBOO NORTH Stableford,Thursday, March 18.

A grade: T Johnson (+1) 39pts on c/b. B grade: R Winderlich (36) 38pts. DTL: P Woodall 39; R Matthews 38pts; R Beilby 37pts; T Tomada, D Woodall 36pts on c/b.

Birdies, 4th T Johnson, R Matthews, G Dawson; 13th T Johnson. Eagles: P Woodall 5th Hole.

MOE Moe v Eastwood challenge stableford, Sunday, March 7.

Men: Best score Moe - W Wilkinson 43.

Runner-up: S Humphrey 39. Best score Eastwood - W Walker 35. Runner-up: G Fox

34. Women: Best score Moe - J Woznica 35. Runner-up: J Beath on c/b 31. NTP: Men - 4th V Powell, 8th J Pisa, 14th S Humphrey. Women - 4th J Versteegen, 8th J Coviello. Birdies: 4th A Gauci, 8th B Cahill.

DTL Moe: Men - G Shaw 38, P Rodaughan 37, J Boyce on c/b 35. Women - K Savige, L Clarke 31; G Young on c/b 30. DTL Eastwood: Men - E Coviello 32, B Smith 31, P Fleming on c/b 30. Women - K McDonald, J Coviello 30; S Reidy 29.

Challenge results: Moe 31.5 defeated Eastwood 28.

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday, March 9.

Winners: M Cropley (19) 20, J Woznica (18) 14, J Lee (54) 14. NTP: 10th J Vicic; 14th P Rodaughan, J Boulton. Birdies: T Colvin.

Winning team: J Lee, J Pisa, P Rodaughan.

DTL: R Boskma, L Van Der Meulen, T Colvin, G Panozzo.

Women’s par,Wednesday, March 10.

Winners: Div 1 - K Borg (22) +7. Div 2 - C O’Reilly (28) +4. DTL: G Young, J Robertson +3; K Savige on c/b +2. NTP: 4th S Tate, 8th C O’Reilly, 14th K Savige. Birdies: 8th J Robertson, 11th J Robertson. Nine hole comp: A Griggs (54) 19. Target hole second shot: 11th K Savige.

Twilight stableford,Wednesday, March 10.

A grade: J Boyce 20pts. B grade: C O’Reilly 24pts. Birdies: 8th C O’Reilly, 18th P Stephens.

Stableford,Thursday, March 11.

A grade: B Stubbs (3) 37. B grade: B Farley (13) 41. C grade: D Robinson (26) 41. NTP: 4th A Taylor, D Robinson; 8th J Harber; 14th D Henderson. Birdies: 4th P Rahman, 8th J Harber. DTL: J Pisa, L Polo, B Power, N Wells 39; K Jennings 38; M Cropley 37; S Nyko, P Stephens, R Tomlinson 36; M Borg, J Boyce, S Davey, L Van Der Muelen 35.

Eagles: 2nd C Dunstan.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, March 13.

Div 1: B Wallis (39) 36. Birdies: 8th J Woznica.

Men’s stableford, Saturday, March 13.

A grade: D Beyer (7) 38. B grade: A Gambling (17) 43. C grade: J Humphrey (28) 42. NTP: 4th S Borg, 8th A Gambling, 14th P Keenan. Birdies: 8th A Gambling, D Beyer; 14th P Keenan. DTL: J Harber 41; B Howard, B Savige 40; G Shaw 38; P Spiteri, L Stansbury 37; W Yeomans 36; B Cahill 37.

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday, March 16.

Winners: D Griggs (15) 20, K Borg (21) 19, K Savige (26) 19. NTP: 4th M Cropley, K Savige; 8th D Madden, L Weaver. Birdies: D Griggs, D Madden, K Savige. Winning team: T Colvin, J Woznica, M Cropley. DTL: T Colvin, M Cropley, T Wolski.

Women’s nine hole stableford,Wednesday, March 17.

Winner: L Stewart (46) 20 on c/b.

Stableford,Thursday, March 18.

A grade: S Bruce (7) 37 on c/b. B grade: J Winters (14) 38, M Borg (21) 36 on c/b.

NTP: 4th R Sommerville, 8th J Robertson, 14th S Backman. Birdies: 4th J Pisa; 14th S Backman, L Visser. DTL: L White 37; P Cunningham, P Young 36; A Gauci, M Donaldson 35; D Mulcahy, A De Vent, S Jewell 34 on c/b.

Women’s stableford, Saturday, March 20.

Scratch: L Wilson (3), M Fife (8) 77.

Handicap: T Ireland (27), M Cropley (19) 69.

Stableford overflow: J Harber (14) 38. NTP: 4th G Geisler, 8th P Stephens, 14th J Gaul.

Birdies: 4th A De Vent, 14th V Powell. DTL: G Geisler, P Spiteri, V Powell, A De Vent, J Gaul, S Cunningham, T Donnison, A Gauci.

MORWELL Monday medley, Monday, March 15.

Winner: S Bruce 40pts. DTL: S McFarlane 40; B Skinner, S Mills 39; B Woszezeko, M Wright, S Reside 38; P Comber, J Shearing, C Davidson 37; B Goodwin, S Anderson 36.

NTP: 11th B Jenkins. Birdies: B Goodwin, J Poole S Edwards.

Stableford, Saturday, March 20.

A grade: A Soplakow 38pts. B grade: A Chawner 45pts. C grade: A O’Brien 41pts.

A grade: S Bruce 36pts. B grade: H Kornacki 39pts. C grade: D Whykes 40pts. DTL: M Dragon 39; W Liberona, B Tuer, T Carolan 37; M Ray 36; D Allan, M Chawner, K Howard 35; J Smith, J Rogers 34. NTP: 2nd A O’Brien, 8th S Bruce, 11th M Mackrell, 15th N Knowles. Birdies: A Chawner, M Ray, R Tewierik, T Oliver, M Mackrell, E Flynn. Hole-in-one: S Bruce 8th.

MORWELL WOMEN Stableford, March 10.

Winner: M Morgan 38. Runner-up: C Peter 37. DTL: I Yoshimura, J King 36. NTP: 2nd S Karleusa, 8th M Morgan, 11th M Morgan, 15th C Carder. Birdies: M Morgan and S Karleusa.

Cath Little Day - Four ball stableford, March 12.

37, S Titford 37, R Nichols 36, T Pitt 35, R Peatey 35, C Moody 35, T Johnson 35.

Birdies: 5th T Gray, R Dyke, G Roberts; 11th R Nichols; 13th B Griffin, J Hasthorpe; 15th S Hall.

American foursomes championship, Saturday, March 20.

Scratch winners & foursomes champions: J Hasthorpe & N Blake 72 gross. Handicap winners: B Griffin & P Town 66 1/4 nett. DTL: D Moody & K Ashton 70 3/8, J Hasthorpe & N Blake 70 1/2, P Moss & R Whatmough 70 5/8, R Borg & B Wattchow 71 1/8. NTP: 2nd L Bryant, 5th B Aplin, 11th G Vassett, 13th K Street, 15th K Ashton.

TRAFALGAR WOMEN 18 hole foursomes championship, March 10.

Winners: P Harris 28 and D Bayley 31 68 ½ nett. Runners-up: D Moody 20 and N Nordham 30 71 nett. DTL: L Powell and J Griffin 74 nett, C Clamp and S Roberts 74 ½ nett, A Bayley and B Wallace 76 ½ nett, K MacGregor and O Balfour 78 nett on c/b Women’s 18 hole foursomes championship – round 2, Wednesday, March 17.

Winners: T Mumford 29 & S Lawler 30 68 ½ nett. Runners-up: K MacGregor 20 & Olwyn Balfour 71 nett. DTL: A McNair & C Toyne 71 ½ net, L Powell & J Griffin 73 nett, A Bayley & B Wallace 73 ½ net & K Ludlow & J Tickell 75 nett. NTP: 5th A Outhred.

Championship scratch winners: K Ludlow & J Tickell 90 & 93 186. Handicap winners: J Griffin & L Powell 74 & 73 147 nett.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS Stableford (29 players),Tuesday, March 9.

Winners: W Heiser & C Stevens 45pts.

Runners-up: N Te Paa & S Turner 44. DTL: G Moir & J Batchelor, J White & W Gervasi 43. NTP: 2nd C Deppeler, 11th W Heiser, 15th W Heiser. Birdies: V Reid, C Deppeler, W Heiser.

Winner: J Dinsdale 24. Runner-up: D Baker 21. DTL: S Gould, B Keily 20 on c/b; G Pickburn, J Kerr 18 on c/b; F Kiss, M Pugliese 17 on c/b. NTP: J Dinsdale.

Bradman’s: K Fisher 8.

Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB stableford, March 17.

Women’s winner: S Brown 26. Runner-up: N Fordham 23. DTL: O Robinson 20; V Davey 19; L Powell, P Harris, A Owen 18. NTP: K MacGregor. Bradman’s: A McNair. Men’s winner: T Price 23. Runner-up: G Coulter 21.

DTL: J Donnet, J Robinson, I Fry 20 on c/b; G Doolan 19; H Fiddelaers, V Hill, D Baker 18 on c/b. NTP: H Fiddelaers. Bradman’s: J Dinsdale.

Winners: C Peter & R Whitehead 44pts.

Runners-up: M Morgan & J King 43pts.

NTP: 2nd J King, 8th C Peter, 11th C Carder, 15th C Peter. Birdies: M Morgan.

TRAFALGAR Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, March 12.

A grade: R Cook 39pts. B grade: G Thomas 37pts. DTL: P Hobson 38; J Witschi, I Miles, B Baldry 37; J Winters, M Cutler, A Smith, B Ruddell 36. Birdies: 5th P Brown; 11th B Griffin, G Jansen; 13th G Vassett; 15th A Smith, R McCosker, S McDougall, T Tatterson.

Stroke monthly medal, Saturday, March 13.

A grade: M Lewis 69 nett. B grade (medal): R Whatmough 68 nett. Scratch: S Cluning 77 gross. Women’s winner: K Ashton 72 nett. DTL: R Williams 69; R Boon, R Dyke, M Poxon 71; P Burghardt, H McNair, N Cornish 72; I Charge, J O’Brien, P Fogarty, P O’Connell 73. NTP: 2nd S Gould, 5th R Suanders, 11th P Burghardt, 13th R De Vries, 15th P O’Connell. Birdies: 5th H Fiddelaers, R Saunders; 11th P Burghardt, A Cunningham. Eagles: 7th W Griggs.

Winner: B Wallis (38) 32.

Open men’s & women’s stableford, Friday, March 19.

Men’s foursomes championship, Saturday, March 20.

A grade: P Hobson 41pts. B grade: J Griffin 37pts on c/b. DTL: T Gray 38, N Cornish

Stableford (53 players),Thursday, March 11.

TRARALGON Men’s stableford (117 players),Tuesday, March 9.

A grade: D Shields 8 38. B grade: T Slavin 16 42. C grade: N Wells 19 41. D grade: R O’Bryan 24 39. DTL: 38 R Robertson, D Henderson, M Murphy, T Radford, 37 G Thomas, C Couling, 36 C Donoghue, 35 B Muir, S Petty, J Hagart, R Elliott, J Wagemakers, R Paterson, G O’Brien, 34 D Lyons, N Ransome, P Ezard, B Farley, S Chapman, S Kurowski.

Men’s stableford (114 players), Saturday, March 13.

A grade: W Symons 10 39. B grade: S Henning 14 39. C grade: G O’Brien 20 40. D grade: J Szkwarek 23 43. DTL: 39 L Pollard, N Wells, A Graham; 38 J Mooney, H Mayer; 37 R Smith, J Landels, J Simic, L Langstaff, A Pollard; 36 G Donoghue, J Fenech, D Wight, M Sutton, R Elliott, B Farley; 35 D Fricker, N Spark, R Henning.

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Men’s stableford (75 players),Tuesday, March 16.

A grade: D White 11 32. B grade: M Buckley 13 31. C grade: M Jones 25 36. DTL: 32 L Pearce; 31 K Hall, N Ransome, K O’Brien; 30 M Reynolds, J Hargreaves, N Wells, A Graham, A Matters, J Hagart, G Thomas; 29 D Barker, D Bray, A Johnson, M Pappitas, R Van Poppel, R Paterson, I Truscott, C Barnard, G Donoghue.

Men’s stableford (155 players), Saturday, March 20.

A grade: S Brooks 9 38. B grade: D Dalrymple 13 37. C grade: K Lynn 18 40.

D grade: A Pattle 36 39. DTL: 38 N Cullis; 37 J Hamilton, G Bland, J Szkwarek, S Makowski, S Petty; 36 R McAuley, J Fenech, I Whitehead, W Baker; 35 G Bell, N Gerrans, D Cooper, W Symons, B Knowles, R Ware, N Wells; 34 K Jones, H Mayer, A Pitkethly, J Mooney, G Thomas, D Fricker, M Murphy, P Calabrese; 33 B Power.

YALLOURN Stableford, Saturday, March 20.

Monthly medal playoff winner for January 2021 Dennis Hicks. March monthly medal winner Anthony Gould 20 hdc = 86/66nett.

A grade: G Ypelaan 12 71nett from D Hicks 2 73nett. B grade: A Gould 20 66nett from S Horter 24 68nett. Scratch: D Hicks & D Spence 75 gross 1 ball. Count putts: B Williams 27 3 balls. NTP: 3rd M West, 8th J Horrocks, 12th M Anderson, 14th R Falla voucher. Birdies: G Ypelaan, M West, T Rudy ball, L Pawliw x 2, P Fanning x 2.

DTL: C Perkins, F Hyett, M West, R Falla, A DeDios, G Cake, B Michie, D Spence, S Gasi.

TENNIS RIVERSIDE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Semi-final results.

Section 1 doubles: Moe White 3 - 45 d by Drouin White 6 – 64, Drouin Gold 5 - 53 d

by Drouin Maroon 4 – 55.

Section 1 singles: Drouin Gold 2 - 4 - 39 d

by Moe Blue 2 - 6 – 48, Moe White 2 - 4 - 36 d Willow Grove 2 - 5 – 35.

Section 2 doubles: Hallora 3 - 32 d by Warragul 6 – 45, Drouin 7 - 51 d Neerim District 2 – 36.

Section 2 singles: Drouin 4 - 8 - 50 d Trafalgar 0 - 0 – 33, Willow Grove Gold 3 - 7 - 48 d Pax Hill Blue 1 - 2 – 22.

Semi-final results.

Section 1: Doubles - Moe White 5 - 58 def Drouin Maroon 4 – 53.

Section 1: Singles - Drouin Gold 1 - 4 - 41 def Moe White 3 - 6 – 36.

Section 2: Doubles - Hallora 5 - 39 def Drouin 4 – 33.

Section 2: Singles - Trafalgar 4 - 8 - 44 def Willow Grove Gold 0 - 2 – 30.

Grand Finals will be played on Saturday, March 27 at Drouin Tennis Club.

Section 1: Doubles - Drouin White vs Moe White.

Section 1: Singles - Moe Blue vs Drouin Gold.

Section 2: Doubles - Warragul vs Hallora.

Section 2: Singles - Drouin vs Trafalgar.

Newborough earns spot in decider

Focus: Tony Knipping bowls for Newborough during the Division 1 Saturday Pennant preliminary final against Traralgon RSL. BOWLS WEST GIPPSLAND SATURDAY PENNANT

By MICHAEL HOLROYD

PRELIMINARY final day was a pleasant day for bowls with all of the grass greens running quite quickly in the dry conditions in front of some good crowds who witnessed some excellent bowls as the battle for a place in the grand final intensified.

Division 1

NEWBOROUGH itching for another crack at Traralgon played Traralgon RSL at Traralgon with Kevin Lovett and his team of Brian Carpenter, Rod Lewis and Neale Houston having a stunning 41-10 win over the established Traralgon RSL rink of Morice Gardiner and his rink of Eric Warfe, Brendon Smiles and Alan Kanavan.

Paul Sherman and his rink of Tony Knipping, Barry Daley and Scott Jones won 24-16 over Ross Sizeland and his rink of Titch Hore, Dale Wilson and Terry Hunter.

Alan Grubb and his rink of Bob Goldie, Ryan Marston and Craig Thornton tied 22-22 with Beau Williamson and his rink of Ross McKenzie, Jeff Blythman and Maurie Sutcliffe.

The lone RSL winner was Rick Lukey and his team of Peter Barnes, Max Aumann and Kevin Durward who defeated Nosha Michaels and his rink of Charlie Ward, Jo-Anne Michaels and George Lambos 29-18 leaving Newborough the winners by 28 shots.

Newborough 105 defeated Traralgon RSL 77.

Division 2

PRIOR to the Preliminary Final the Semi Final between Morwell and Moe resumed at Warragul on Saturday morning with Moe a few shots in front and 34 ends remaining.

Jayde Leech and his team of Col Carmichael, Jan Rudy and Banger Harvey returned to Warragul determined to put Moe into the Grand Final with a 34-18 win over David Cook and his team of Bernie Detering, Mike Arnold and Darren Cullen.

Sandy Caines and his rink of Rohan Willcock, David Mander and Barry Hawkett continued the good work for Moe with a 27-19 win over Nathan Cook and his rink of Wayne Bishop, Keith Gadsby and Michael Weatherall.

Stuart Caines and his rink of Les Stolarik, Michael Smogavec and Ted Kuklinsky made it

three rinks up with a 21-15 win over Steve Collins and his rink of Laurie Melhuish, Russell Williams and John Osborne.

The sole winner for Morwell was Ron Lyfield and his rink of Chris Goldsbrough, Brian Kingsley and Shashi Bhatti with a 34-20 win over Ian Caines and his rink of Bob Rennie, John Wasiukiewicz and Alex Muirhead leaving Moe to advance to the grand final with a 16 shot victory.

Moe 102 defeated Morwell 86 Following the Warragul semi-final, Morwell headed to Drouin to take on Neerim District for the remaining grand final spot.

Ron Lyfield and his rink of Chris Goldsbrough, Brian Kingsley and Shashi Bhatti continued their good form from the morning with a 35-11 win over Neil Adams and his rink of Robert Cook, Chris Hogan and Angus McGillivray.

Steve Collins and his rink of Laurie Melhuish, Russell Williams and John Osborne won 29-11 over Peter Throup and his team of Karren Sheers, Gerry Englestad and Pat Fraser-Aurisch.

David Cook and his team of Bernie Detering, Mike Arnold and Darren Cullen won 29-14 over Ross Pollard and his team of Col McKay, Jim Fallon and Ray Watts.

Nathan Cook and his rink of Wayne Bishop, Keith Gadsby and Michael Weatherall completed the clean sweep with a 20-17 win over Trevor Kuhnell and his rink of Ray Throup, Tony Thornton and Peter Brooks.

Morwell 113 defeated Neerim District 56.

Division 3

TRARALGON (3) played Warragul (2) at Newborough with Bob Dykstra and his rink of Jedd Ladgrove, Elaine Swan and Max Cumming leading the way with a 28-17 win over Noel Rubenstein and his rink of Ron Collins, Elsie Hefford and Ian McCartney.

Norbert Schroeter and his rink of Jim Wilson, Greg Swan and Roger Davey won 26 - 16 over Dave Smith and his rink of Kerri Currie, Matt Draisma and Paul Simmons.

Trevor James and his rink of Matt Ogilvie, Brian Johnson and Ian Wills won 26-23 over Bob Currie and his rink of Russ Carrick, Linda McCoy and Gabrielle Draisma.

Traralgon (3) completed the clean sweep with May Cross and her rink of Alan Keam, John Kong and David Karsky defeating Brian Kennedy and his rink of Ken Landman, Ken Brown and Ian Belling.

Traralgon (3) 104 defeated Warragul 78.

photographs gregor mactaggart.

Division 5

DIVISION 5 at Traralgon provided the closest preliminary final match with Newborough (4) and Churchill tied after the 75th end was finished resulting in an extra end being played.

Rod Dixon and his rink of Phil Zappelli, Charlie Amos and Wally Smith was the big winner for Newborough (4) winning 24-17.

Jim Cuthbertson and his team of Kevin Myrteza, Peter Wonnacott and Ann-Mary Ryan won 26-23 over Sean Peter and his rink of Paul Dodds, Herb Kennedy and Chris Thomas.

Bill Brown and his team of Craig Flanigan, Gillian Turpin and Vern Hargeaves was the sole Churchill winning rink with a 27-21 win over Ken Bechaz and his rink of Ruth Verhagen, Lyn Madden and Wally Bechaz.

Newborough (4) 71 defeated Churchill 67.

Division 6

Delivery: Traralgon RSL skip Ross Sizeland bowls on Saturday.

Division 4

NEWBOROUGH (3) travelled to Traralgon to take on Morwell (3).

Charlie Cadby and his rink of Dave Madden, Steve Cunningham and Joy Cadby set the tone for Newborough (3) with a quite comfortable 26-11 victory against Ian Wilson and his rink of Ray Whittacker, David O’Reilly and Graham Hutchinson.

Michael Holroyd and his rink of Josh Kennedy, Maurie Ludlow and Heather Mooney won 32-24 over Trevor Curtis and his rink of Alan Wells, Julie Klein and Max Duncan.

Eagle Edwards had a welcome return to form with his rink of Stu Gemmill, Carmel Goss and Vern Verhagen winning 23-17 over Jack Prendergast and his rink of Les Brown, Rita Reddiex and Nick Nikodemski.

Peter Policha and his rink of Marcia Evans,Wayne Russell and Chris Cunningham won 21-20 over Bob D’Brass and his rink of Helen Cook, Bill Tyben and Keith Higgs.

Newborough (3) 102 defeated Morwell (3) 72.

NEWBOROUGH (5) made it four winners for Newborough on the day with a big win over the combined Boolarra/Yinnar side.

Betty Williams and her team of Sheila Derooij, Stuart Wilson and Chris Wagstaff won 26-17 over Peter Canavan and his team of Aga Kozlowska, Susan Richards and Jo Bolch.

Joan Lee and her team of Ray Mellon, Lyn Lowe and Herman Jacobs defeated Janet Napier and her team of Bev Thompson, Mandi Peter and Peter Gair 34-19.

Newborough (5) 60 defeated Boolarra/Yinnar 36.

This weekend

GRAND final day is on this Saturday and this is the first season since the final four was introduced that the top two teams on the ladder in each division are playing off in the decider.

Newborough is to be commended for having four teams in the grand final and they are hoping to do better than they did on semi-final week when they all lost, particularly Division 1, who lost to Traralgon after an extra end.

Division 1 should be a close battle with Traralgon and Newborough providing some excellent exhibitions of bowls particularly in finals matches which have been nailbiting affairs.

This year should be no different with both teams aiming to win and qualify to play the South Gippsland winner at Korumburra on April 10 for the right to represent Strzelecki Region in the State Champion of Pennant.

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Leading from the front: Ex Students skipper Lee Stockdale has had yet another tremendous season for the Sharks.

Influential: Former Melbourne Premier cricketer Nathan Freitag looms as a trumpcard for the Glengarry side in this weekend’s decider. file photographs

Heavyweights meet in grand final CRICKET TDCA A GRADE GRAND FINAL

AND it all comes down to this!

Ex Students, one of the best teams ever assembled in the TDCA are set to take on Glengarry, who boast ridiculous star power headlined by former premier cricketer Nathan Freitag in what should be a massive Grand Final…as long as mother nature doesn’t play too much of a part.

At the start of the season most would have said that these two teams will be featuring this weekend due to the massive signings both clubs boasted.

The already powerful Ex Students were lucky enough to acquire the services of star cricketers Jake Best and Mitchell Harris, who have both played massive parts in the team’s success this season while the hottest signature in Gippsland was scribbled down on a Glengarry contract in the form of Nathan Freitag.

Ex Students come into the match absolutely flying after strong performances in their last three outings

having won convincingly against Rovers in both the semi-final and their round 14 match and before that claiming a nailbiting outright victory against Yarram & District.

Ex Students superb form comes on the back of a huge season from the hard-hitting Jordan Gilmore who has made an even bigger name for himself this season.

The big wicketkeeper batsman has made an amazing 683 regular season runs this season, but if you add in the One-Day Final and last week’s semi he has a whopping 798 runs.

Then if you count again his representative season he’s smashed 920, which is quite amazing.

Ex Students are such a well-oiled machine that each player knows their role down to the letter and will perform their duties with military precision.

The Sharks bowling attack will be a little different from last season’s grand final where Rob Voss was able to rattle the cage of the Toongabbie opening batsmen so Glengarry will get a little reprieve there.

For Ex Students it’s all about spin as the big three in Stockdale, Pryde and Warne have 72 wickets

between them and on Duncan Cameron Park spin has become king, so expect a lot of overs from these three over the course of the weekend.

Glengarry had the bye in round 14 and it looks as if its worked wonders in freshening up their whole list as the Magpies came out hungry against Gormandale in their semi-final last weekend.

Glengarry will be confident having knocked off the minor premiers in Round 11 where they defended a score of 157 on the back of incredibly tight bowling and a fierce focus, applying pressure to Ex Students who like to score freely.

Glengarry have been solid all season but did drop a couple matches to teams below them on the ladder although it looks like this won’t be the case this weekend.

The Glengarry batting list is talented and insanely deep but they haven’t all been able to click at once so if they do this weekend the Sharks may be in strife.

Nathan Freitag, Al Jenkin and Frank Marks are all big game players and if these guys can set a strong foundation, then the enigma Ben Marks

and power hitting Paul Henry can take the game away from any opposition by scoring quickly in the latter overs.

Play starts from 11am.

Prediction: It’s unequivocally 50/50 the result of this match.Yes Ex Students are proven performers but Glengarry knocked them off only six weeks ago.Yes Glengarry’s list is strong but they have the potential to be rolled for paltry scores as well and no team in the TDCA has the ability to expose the slightest weakness like what Ex Students do. The only way to know the winner of this match is to attend Duncan Cameron Park this weekend and find out first hand by watching this enthralling battle.

Players to watch: There’s no bigger name in local cricketing circles right now than Jordan Gilmore. He’s simply brilliant to watch and has been devastating this season with the shear distain he shows opposition bowlers by planting them over the fence at will. He will come up against an inform Hamish Busk who’s all-round abilities have flown under the radar a little this season.

Busk bowls at a good pace and with plenty of accuracy and should cause plenty of issues for the Ex Students batsmen. Both of these players are the hot favourite for the best on ground medallion so keep an eye out for when these two square off against the other.

Ex Students Profiles

Glengarry Profiles

Lee Stockdale (c) - 501 runs, 33 wickets One of the best all-rounders the TDCA has ever seen. Won the Man of the Match medallion in last season’s premiership and is in ripping form at the moment. Will have a massive impact on this match.

Matt Dyke - 226 runs An incredibly good opening bat, plays the support role well for the hard hitting top order by grafting out runs and making sure wickets don’t fall at the other end. Capable of big scores on his day, will be hard to get out for the Glengarry bowlers.

Jake Best - 144 runs Best has a massive reputation and rightfully so. He’s done everything from Captaining Premier teams to starring for the VCCL Vic Country team. Absolute class, should put on a show.

Jordan Gilmore - 798 runs Talking about putting on a show, this season Gilmore has been the show. A powerful and aggressive batsman who can be raising his bat in the first 20 overs of any match. Has a real presence now at the crease and everyone will be enthralled when he’s in the middle.

James Pryde - 138 runs, 28 wickets Mr March himself, his finals record is amazing and he always steps up in big games. Coming off a man of the match performance in the GCL grand final, Pryde is dangerous with both bat and ball, particularly in finals.

Jackson McMahon - 312 runs A batsman who can switch it on when needed but usually bats very smart and runs between wickets beautifully.

McMahon is also dynamic in the field and saves his team 30-40 runs each week.

Rick Battista - 169 runs Ex Students insurance policy in the lower order. A classy left handed bat who soaks up pressure when the heat is on. If Ex Students stumble at the top order this guy always picks them back up again.

Matt Robertson - 52 runs The ultimate team man and club favourite, Robertson will sacrifice his match for the greater good of the team.

Made a brilliant 35* in last season’s grand final when the lower order started to wobble and will step up if required.

Mitchell Harris - 85 runs, 16 wickets The big quick has fitted in nicely at the Sharks, taking the new ball and causing all sorts of issues for top order batsmen across the league. The DCP deck will suit his bowling nicely so expect some short stuff and a popped collar as well.

Andrew Matthews - 14 wickets A wily old warrior who continues to use the new ball brilliantly. Sets the scene early for the Sharks and always gets wickets to expose the middle order for the spinners.

Michael Warne - 11 wickets Another proven big game player whose consistency with the ball is the perfect tool for his Captain to exploit. The blonde leg spinner has only gone at 1.69 runs an over this year which is an amazing statistic for a leggy so expect nothing less this weekend

Nathan Freitag (c) - 327 runs, 12 wickets An absolute star and a brilliant product of the TDCA his cricket CV is as superb as his leadership. Has threatened all year to make a big score and could be saving it for the last dance. His bowling has gotten quicker and quicker as the years gone on as well so make sure you don’t miss him with bat or ball.

Alistair Jenkin - 238 runs, 14 wickets A solid opening bat can bat a long time and also pile on runs when the moment is right. Took out last season’s TDCA Player of the Year and has a good finals record as well. It doesn’t stop there though as he is also the Magpies number 1 spinner who can bowl big spells and take big wickets as well.

Sam Marks - 225 runs A tough opening batsman who always makes you earn his wicket. Sam enjoys the tough battle and will love the challenge Ex Students bring.

Frank Marks - 134 runs, 10 wickets A little down on stats compared to previous years but still a dangerous all round player. Has been taking the new ball this year as well and loves a big moment so expect a blinder of a catch or a direct hit runout to go with a good game this weekend.

Hamish Busk - 212 runs, 17 wickets Another gun all-rounder, dangerous with bat and ball. Has the ability to use his height to get plenty of bounce out of the DCP wicket and will look to take on the spinners with the stick as well.

Paul Henry - 87 runs Can step it up when it matters, won the best on ground in last season’s B Grade grand final and has a competitive edge like no other in the TDCA. Ben Marks - 109 runs A very unique batsman and star wicketkeeper Ben is a wonderful cricketer with a wonderful skillset. Marks will cause Ex Students headaches as he has the ability to hit the ball in areas he shouldn’t be able to hit it which may be the difference this weekend Chris Dunn - 29 runs Hasn’t had the biggest season ever, but hasn’t had much opportunity either so maybe this weekend is his time to shine.

Brandon Mayberry - 4 runs Came into the team for an injured James Porter, has done OK in the B’s this year but it’s what he can do in the field which is a standout, just think Gary Pratt versus Ricky Ponting Cameron Graham - 34 runs, 30 wickets A fabulous new ball bowler who will enjoy cloudy conditions to assist his swing and cutters. Graham will pound in all day if needed and can hold a bat as well.

Max Merton - 5 wickets Has only played a handful of matches this season but will complement the other bowlers nicely. Can bowl incredibly tight and provides an excellent partner for the likes of Freitag or Graham bowling down the hill.

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Tennis season wraps up TENNIS LATROBE VALLEY TENNIS ASSOCIATION

FOOTBALL AFL

THE 2020-21 junior tennis season involved 55 teams, consisting of 203 players from 10 clubs across the Latrobe Valley.

THE Latrobe Valley had two representatives take the field in the opening round of the AFL season.

Traralgon product Tim Membrey kicked three goals, had 21 possessions and took seven marks in a best-on-ground performance as St Kilda defeated Greater Western Sydney.

The Saints, who were without star recruit Brad Crouch, big man Paddy Ryder, Zak Jones, Daniel Hannebery, Max King, James Frawley, Rowan Marshall and Jarryn Geary, won 13.8 (86) to 11.12 (78).

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten said it was a significant result for his side.

“To think that we were 12 points down with six or seven minutes to go and find a way was very pleasing,” Ratten said.

“The group showed great maturity.”

Morwell’s Changkuoth Jiath had a careerhigh 22 disposals in Hawthorn’s thrilling one-point win over Essendon.

He provided great rebound from defence as the Hawks bounced back from a 39-point half-time deficit to score a memorable 14.8 (92) to 13.13 (91) victory.

Other local players currently on AFL lists should return from injury at some stage this season, while others will be looking to make their debut.

Flying the LV flag in the AFL are Ben Ainsworth (Morwell) and Sam Flanders (Moe) who are both at Gold Coast, Morwell’s Harry Pepper (Hawthorn), and Moe pair Brock Smith (Brisbane) and Leo Connolly (St Kilda).

The league had nine sections this season with players aged 7 -18 years competing.

“The matches this year were closer than ever,” LVTA president Sally Kirstine said.

“Approximately 20 per cent of the matches each week were decided by game difference.”

The Hotshots sections, with modified rules and low compression balls, enables tennis to be accessible to the younger children.

All players need to be congratulated for their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the season, along with all of the club volunteers and coordinators who assisted at the various clubs.

Tim terrific in Saints victory

Eyes on the prize: Ekhai serves for Traralgon White.

More action pictures and presentation pictures can be viewed on the lvta.com website.

Anyone interested in getting involved in tennis, contact your local tennis club or search Hotshots at hotshots.tennis.com.au Results: Section 1: YinnarThorpdale (4-32) d Traralgon White (2-21) Section 2: Moe (4-31) d Morwell (2-26) Section 3: Thorpdale (4-32) d Pax Hill (2-21) Section 4: Traralgon White (4-29) d Yinnar (2-26) Section 5: Willow Grove (4-34) d Traralgon White (2-28) Section 6: Thorpdale (5-31) d Willow Grove Gold (1-13) Section 7: Morwell (4-24) d PaxGarry (2-16) Section 8: Thorpdale (5-22) d PaxGarry (1-11) Section 9: Traralgon South (5-23) d Churchill (1-8)

The 2020-21 senior tennis season involved nine teams, consisting of 42 players from seven clubs across the Latrobe Valley.

Full control: Platon plays this forehand for Moe.

The senior grand final was also played on Saturday in very blustery conditions.

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Churchill (5-45) defeated Willow Grove (1-23).

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Stable success HORSE RACING

MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis enjoyed success at Pakenham last Thursday when Boss’n The Moss won a Benchmark 58 Handicap (1400m).

The four-year-old younger brother of former stable favourite Moss ‘n’ Dale showed great tenacity during the concluding stages to hold off Our Guardian Angel by a nose in the $35,000 event.

Boss’n The Moss had to survive a protest after laying out in the concluding stages, but there was no interference to the runner-up and the placings stood.

It was the second win in three days for the stable after Captain Spud made light work of his rivals at Sale on March 16.

The three-year-old signalled better things are in store as he raced away to take out a Benchmark 64 Handicap (1427m) by four lengths.

The win was his second in as many starts at Sale and surely a metropolitan assignment next time out beckons.

Shot: Lily from Willow Grove Gold plays this backhand.

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