Latrobe Valley Express 12June 2024

Shock and awe

Va ll ey ri va ls Morwell and Traralgon playe do ut an absolutee pic in the Gippsland League on Sunday. No th in gc oul ds epa ra te the sides, with scores all tied up in an unbelieva bl efinish. Local fo otball corre spondent and the Express’ ow nL ia mD urkin has labe lled it the greatest home-and-awaym atc hi nl eague histor y.

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Councillor suspended

By ERIKAALLEN

LATROBE City Council has removed Melissa Ferguson’s name, photo, and contact details from its website following her one-month suspension for failing to apologise for transphobic social media comments made last year.

The website leaves no councillor listed under the ‘South Ward’, which residents and supporters of Cr Ferguson said would affect them negatively, they told the most recent council meeting (held Monday, June 3)

Local political commentator Taylah Ling,who runsthe Facebookpage Valley Insights,which has attracted more than 1000 followers, and its purpose, according to the page, is to keep council 'accountable', addressed the chamber ShesaidSouth Ward residents and the broader community were upset and frustrated by the suspension.

“A lot of residents didn’t know about this until it was made clear on social media, and Ithink that many people are actually quite frustrated to hear that the

applicant of this matter was requesting asix-month suspension,” she said.

Last year, Cr Ferguson was criticised for aseries of Twitter (now called X) comments thatanarbitrationcase found “did not treat members of the public with dignity, fairness,courtesyand respect”.

The state government Principal Councillor ConductRegistrarappointed an independent arbiter, Dr Meredith Gibbs, to assess if the councillor had misused social media. Fellow Latrobe Councillor Tracie Lund actioned the arbitrati on case, arguing that Cr Ferguson acted in her role as acouncillor when making the comments she felt breached the council code.

The comments –either re-tweeted or written and posted by the councillor to her personal Xaccount, ‘Cr Melissa Ferguson’ –included ashared tweet by an account called ‘Gays Against Groomers’.

“Predators are hiding behindthe rainbow and using it as ashield to prey on children,” the re-tweet said.

“If the American people do notdo

something soon, it will be legal to f*** kids. The government will eventually enforce it. These monsters are coming after ALL our children. They are consuming them. The ‘Trans Bill of Rights’ will be the end of all things beautiful.”

This was a‘Gays Against Groomers’ re-tweet.

Another tweet Cr Lund submitted as evidenceagainst her fellow councillor referenced “confused kids” who were being forced into a“trans/gender bender” through gender-affirming workplace training and programs.

Cr Fergusoncalledthe programs “radical” and condemned people for profiting from them.

The Gippsland Pride Initiative called Cr Ferguson’s re/tweets “reprehensible, harmful, hatefully ignorant and worse still, factually incorrect”.

At the time, the Express reported that Cr Lund had takentoFacebook to say she was committed to calling out unprofessional and discriminatory behaviour.

The arbiter’s report found the tweets

and re-tweets were “disrespectful to trans people by inferring that trans people are paedophiles, grooming children and using their gender identity to legitimise paedophilic activities”.

Dr Gibbs also noted the comments do not support council’s obligation to promote gender equality.

Cr Fergusonwas foundinbreach of the Local Government(Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020.Rather than interpreting the comments as made personally, Dr Gibbs found the councillor made her association with Latrobe City Council clear and that even retweeting was abreach of councillor conduct because it ‘endorsed’ the transphobic views.

Upo nt he arb iter ’s dire ctio n, Cr Ferguson wasrequired to apologise at the councilmeetinginSeptember 2023,and attend diversity, equality and inclusion training.

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Using nursing skills for the greater good

WHEN thinking about taking time off from work, there are several things to consider; where can Igo to relax? What is the accommodation like? Will it be an opportunity to try something new and meet some interesting people?

Or, youcould volunteeryour40-plus years of experience and skills as anurse andbedeployed throughthe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to southern Gaza to work in an active war zone.

That was the choice of Latrobe Regional Health nurse, Jane Swift*, who has forged acareer in settings as diverse as remote Australia withthe Flying Doctors and the Falkland Islandsinthe South Atlantic.

“At the back of my mind I’d always thought I’d like to do Red Cross work, or some sort of humanitarian work,” she said.

“There is something about that work outside of the hospital that I’ve been drawn to and found that Ican contribute to and use my skills. There is acertain unpredictability… you have to think on your feet and sometimes, improvise.”

Her 13 overseas deployments include place names not often found on aGippslander’spassportincluding Bangladesh, Sudan, Afghanistan,Banda Aceh

(Indonesia), Northern Pakistan, Libya, Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines.

“Gaza is awar zone. Of course Iwas anxious aboutgoingbut I’d be more worried if Iwasn’t, to be honest with you… it’s six years since Idid a deployment,” she said.

“I’m older,you want to be able to contribute once you’re there.”

Jane’s work in Gaza took her to European Gaza Hospital, between Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, an area that has featured on most nightly news bulletins over the last six months.

“TheICRC in war zones has astrong focuson surgery. We were treating people injured in direct conflict. We also took burns cases, not necessarily war inflicted but you can imagine in arefugee settingthere are anumberofhot waterscalds particularly to children.

“The team was international, but we’re working alongsidelocal staffwho mighthave worked there foryears.

“We’dwork 11-12 hours aday,noreal scheduled days off and when you did find yourselfnot working you just slept or at least tried to,” Jane said.

After five weeks on the ground in Gaza, returning to GippslandallowedJanetoreflectonher

experience and the good fortune that many take forgranted

“The thing about war is that while all the fighting is going on, it’s very easy to forget that everyday peopleare simplytrying to live their lives,” she said.

“They are in awar zone, that’s where they live and they’re just doing what everyone here in Australia is tryingtodo, provide food for their families, ensure they’ve got access to healthcare, education if possible.

“Most of us don’t have to think about getting enoughfood, clean water, or that our home will still be standing at the end of the day.

“It’s always good to come home. You just realise… I’m lucky. Iwas born in Australia. Ididn’t do anything to earn that right, to be an Australian, but I’m very glad that Iam.

“Gippsland is abeautiful part of the world. Igot home and it’s very quiet and Icould sleep again.”

*At the request of the nurse in thispiece hername has been changed to protect her privacy.

Primitive: Sleeping arrangements forinternational volunteersatEuropean Gaza Hospital. Photograph supplied

Revived State Electricity Commission asham: Opposition

GIPPSLAND Opposition MPs have accused the state government’s revivedState Electricity Commission (SEC) as asham after it was revealed there is only one person working for the SEC in Morwell.

Under questioning from Member for Gippsland South, DannyO’Brien, in aParliamentaryAccounts and Estimates Committee hearing last week, the Minister for the SEC, Lily D’Ambrosio, confirmed asingleemployee is based out the GovHub in Morwell.

Fellow Nationals MP, Memberfor Morwell, Martin Cameron,saidLabor was continuing to mislead Victorians with hollow promises and wildly overstated benefits associated with the SEC.

“Former premier Daniel Andrews andcurrent Premier JacintaAllanpromised the SEC would be

brought back to Morwell and create some 59,000 jobs,” Mr Cameron said.

“Eighteen months since this announcement and what has been delivered is an absolute farce –one single employee working part-time for the SEC in Morwell’s GovHub.

“Labor used the SEC as adangling carrot for the Latrobe Valleyand has taken advantageofthe very real need for more employment opportunities in the region with an egregious grab for votes.

“Here in the LatrobeValley, wherewehave poweredthe statefor more than acentury,we see this for what it is -apoliticalstunt that ignores commercial realities and will only increase power bills and taxes for Victorians.”

The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, said Labor had failed to sell

its case for bringing back the SEC at every turn.

“From the very start, this has been nothing but asham,”MsBath said.

“Labor promisedthe SEC wouldbe‘brought back to Morwell’, but withjust one singleemployee warming aseat in the pre-existing GovHub, that is clearly not the case.

“Jobsgrowth in the Latrobe Valley over the past decade has been the equivalent of 0.47 per cent on an annual basis,whilejobsinWodonga have grown 2.7 per cent and jobs in Geelong have grown 3.4 per cent.”

Ms Bath saidthe illusory promise that arevived SECwouldcreate 59,000 jobs reeked of agovernment ‘weaponising’ avery real issue in adisgraceful grab for votes.

“Labor can’t manage money, can’t manage the

state’selectricity and regional Victorians are paying the price,” she said.

Aspokesperson for Ms D’Ambrosiosaidthe SEC was regularly engaging with stakeholders in the area to promote employment opportunities withthe SECand other organisations working to accelerate the energy transition.

“All SEC positions are advertised in the region and can be basedeither in Melbourne or Morwell,” the spokesperson said.

TheSEC has acommunityengagement officer employed to work out of the Morwell GovHub office. It says engagement includes attending key community events, as well as meetingwith the region’s key groups such as Latrobe City Council, Regional Development Victoria Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley Authority.

Accused double murderer takes the stand

By ERIKAALLEN

GREGORY Stuart Lynn, a57-year-old former Jetstar pilot, took the stand for the first time in theVictorian Supreme court last Thursday, after pleadingnot guilty to murdering Russell Hill, 74, andCarol Clay, 73, at aremote camping site in theWonnangatta Valley in March 2020.

“I haven’t killed anyone,” he told the court. In apacked courtroom, he described aconfrontation that he claimed led to the accidental deaths of Mr Hill and Ms Clay. Jurors heard how he panicked,attempted to cover up the scene, and subsequently dumped and set fire to the bodies.

Mr Hill and Ms Clay vanished from their campsite in theWonnangatta Valley in March 2020. Human remains found near Dargo in November 2021 were confirmed by Victoria Police to be that of the missing pair.

The Age reported thatMrLynntold police he and Mr Hill were struggling over Mr Lynn’s shotgun at Bucks Camp in the Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020.

“I don’t know if he intended to shoot me or not. Probably not,” Mr Lynn said.

“I think he was probably just trying to keep the shotgun for himself and scare me off.”

The Guardian reported that in Mr Lynn's police interview fromNovember 2021, playedtothe jury earlier last week, he said he noticed adrone flying

Traralgon motor vehicle theft

DETECTIVES are currently looking into multiple thefts of motor vehicles in the Traralgon area.

The thefts occurred in the early hoursof Saturday, May 25, 2024, occurring in the vicinity of MarshallsRoad, Cambridge Way, Harvard Avenue,Ellavale Drive, and McNulty Drive, between 3am and 9am.

Theoffendersare utilising awhite dual cab Ford Ranger utility, with signwriting on the side of the vehicle.

If you have been the victim of the reported theft, attempted theft, or have any CCTV vision, contactDetective Senior Constable Thomas Hughes, at Latrobe CIU51315000,orthe Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

Arrest made

A37-year-old male from Hampton Park has been arrested after Traralgon Policelocated himinavehiclewithstolennumberplates.

Additional stolen items and drugs were located in the vehicle.

The male was arrested and has been charged with handling stolen goods, possessing adrug of dependence and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.

He has been bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court next month.

Carjacking investigation

LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an alleged carjacking on Thursday, May 16.

The victim was on Mountain Glen Drive, Moe when the incident occurred around 7.30pm. Acomputer-generated image of the offender

above him as he stalked deer. After returning to the campsite, he saw Mr Hill with adrone.

It is reported that Mr Lynn and Mr Hill got into an altercationover drone footage of Mr Lynn deer hunting. Mr Hill accused Mr Lynn of hunting too close to the campsite.

During the struggle, Mr Lynnsaidthe gun fired accidentally, striking Ms Clay and killing her.

Mr Lynn told police that soon after Ms Clay was shot dead, Mr Hill approached with aknife.

Astruggleensued, and Mr Lynn said as he was pushed over,the knife wentintoMrHill’s chest. Mr Lynn told police Mr Hill crawled ashort distance before stopping.

LastThursday, prosecution lawyerDaniel Porceddu’s questioning zeroed in on Mr Lynn’s decision to cover up the campers’ deaths by moving their bodies and setting fire to their campsite.

“At this stage, you could have reported this matter to police, couldn’t you?” Mr Porceddu asked.

Mr Lynn said he could have.

“You know that by preserving the scene, police would have been able to verify your version of events, don’t you?” Mr Porceddu asked.

“I could have followed that pathway,” Mr Lynn said.

“And they would have determinedonyour version …that this was just two accidental deaths. That’s right, isn’t it?” Mr Porceddu asked.

has been created. He is described as Caucasian, 30 to 40-years-old,175cm tall, with adistinctive largenose, wearing adarkhooded jumper and dark coloured stockman button up jacket. He was drivinganoldermodel red Holden Commodore at the time.

Ongoing: Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn maintained hisinnocence in the Victorian Supreme Cour tlast week.MrLynnisaccused of murdering campersRussell Hill and Carol Clayinthe WonnangattaValleyinMarch 2020. File photograph

Mr Lynn replied that he fearedhewould be blamed for the deaths given the “improper storage of afirearm” had “resulted in thedeath of one person”.

Mr Lynn, acknowledging that his actions after the deaths were “despicable,” apologised to the families of Mr Hill and Ms Clay for the suffering he caused.

He maintains his innocence, asserting thathe hadnoreason to murder Mr Hill and Ms Clay. The jury heard closing argumentsyesterday (Tuesday, June11) after theExpress wenttopress

If you recognise this male, or have any information, contact Detective Senior Constable JohnPark at LatrobeCIU on 51315000, or Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000.

Walker found

HAVE you lost your Wheelie Walker? The one pictured washanded into police on Wednesday, June5 after it was located in aresidential garden on Franklin Street, Traralgon.

If it is yours, or you know who the rightful owne ri s, co nt ac tt he Prop erty Offi cer at Traralgon on 5172 2700.

Found: This walker wasrecoveredfrom aresidential garden on Franklin Street, Traralgon. Photograph supplied

Lookout: Acomputer-generated image of the alleged Moe carjackerhas been released. Image supplied

Police Beat with TomHayes

Croquet lifemember

MORWELL Croquet Club held their annual meeting recentlyatthe club rooms in Travers Street Morwell. Afterseven years as club president, George Harris welcomed incoming president, Penny Morrison-McGill to the chair.

Otherexecutive members elected were, Ken Peake (vice president), Lorraine Peake(secretary) and Kevin Young (treasurer).

Alex Williamson was awarded life membership for his more than decadelong service to the club.

Petwalk

IF you are looking for asocial walk with yourdog,comeand join Companion Pet Care-The Ted Basarke Mercy Foundation this Sunday (June 16).

This is aleisurely walk on the Moe/ Yallourn Rail Trail starting at 9.30am from therotunda in the Moe Botanical

Gardens (nearthe tennis club). Access is via Botanic Drive which is left from Dinwoodie Dr.

Everyone is welcome to attendwith or without pets. Agold coin donation goes directly towards the foundation which assists pet owners who are struggling financially with veterinary care.

Thewalkoffers agreat opportunity for social interaction of ownersand dogs alikeand morningtea is provided at the conclusion of the walk.

The Ted BasarkeMercy Foundation Inc. is aregistered charity operating in the Latrobe Valley.

The foundation recognises the very important role of companion pets in promotinghuman health and wellbeing, and social inclusion.

Any donations to support the foundation wouldbegreatly appreciated andcan be made by direct deposit:

Name: The Ted Basarke Mercy Foundation BSB: 633 000 Acc No: 132483561

TRAMPS ride

TRAMPS (Traralgon and Morwell Pedallers Inc.)met at ApexPark, Moe on Sunday, June 2.

The weather was cold for the first few kilometres then the sun came out (sort of), and the conditions werethen perfect for bike riding.

The crui se arou nd the co untry roads to Willow Grove was certainly invigorating.

The group then went down the short hill to Blue Rock Lake for lunch under the large shelter. Theviewofthe lake is quite spectacular. The return journey was direct to Moe; then the usual finish at alocal coffee shop.

TRAMPS next ride is this Sunday (June16), leaving Yinnar at 10am,

travelling to Hernes Oak mountain bike track for lunch.

TRAMPS welcomes new riders. For more informationvisit the website: tramps.org.au or call Paul on 0459 823 422, or Vance (0403 662 288).

Chess results

ACCUR ATE defe nc eh elpe dB en Jackson keep most attacksatbay and finishthe round with only one loss in recent Latrobe Valley Chess Association action.

Ian Hamiltonhad won all battles until Steve Ahern took advantage of ablunder.

Peter Bakker had three wins but was punished in the crucial clashes.

Mostproblems were too hard for Emma Jackson, whofoundawin in thefinal game

Hannah Jackson overlooked the traps in the main games.

Forcingthe winintwo games, Matt Boldingalsospent time assistingthe newcomers Samantha Juers used time to study strategy.

CliffThrontonhad trouble finding thewin in the games that mattered.

Spiritual centre

LATROBE ValleySpiritualCentre Morwell, services every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm (doors open 1.30pm).

Different Speaker every week with demonstration from the medium. Followed by afternoon tea.

For enquiries,phone Amanda Webb on 0411 051 044.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results.

Saturday, June 1- 1st Egbert Tzoe and Ken Tierney 75 per cent; 2nd Christine Zarband Glenie Lohr48.33

Tuesday, June 4- 1st Peter Lonie and Carol Cheyne 65.19; 2nd Kaye Douglas and Roshni Chand 62.96.

Thursday, June 6- Sale/Traralgon Interclub -N/S 1st Elizabeth Byrnes and David Hollands60.98; 2nd Rob Graha ma nd Glenis Loh r5 8.51.

E/W 1st Rob Gault and Rob Ziffer 65.56; 2nd Barbara Barr and Maria MacTaggart 55.91.

If you would like to playorlearn more about Bridge, phone Traralgon BridgeClubPresident, Greg Nicholson on 0419 365 739.

Transforming women

ARE you looking forachange or direction in your life?

Do you want to learn new skills and explore your potential?

Do you want more self confidence to explore your goals in life?

Do you want to be happier, resilient and have more confidence?

Do you want to find ajob or return to study but don’t know how to get started?

Do you need asupportive environment in which to learn?

Traralgon Neighbourhood House has the course for you. The Transforming Women course is scheduled to commence for Term 3 on Mondays, 9.30am to 2.30pm from July 15.

Phone Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House to enrol, on 5174 6199, email enquiries@tnlh.org.au or comehave achat in the officeat 11-13 Breed Street.

Foreverfriends

THISSaturday (June 15) between 10am and 1pm at 44A George Street, Moe, Forever Friends Animal Rescue Latrobe (FFARL) is havinga kitten Meet and Greet day. The day will also include afundraising event, coffee and cake for $5. It will be agreat day with lots of kitten cuddles and lots of yummy cakes. If you require any further information, phone 0493 072 586.

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IF you are acommunity groupand have any news items you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@ lvexpress.com.au You can address the correspondence to Editor, Liam Durkin. Please write 'CommunityCorner' in the subject line and nothing else. Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue.

Picturesque: TRAMPSriderstakeabreak at Blue RockLake. Photographs supplied

Outgoing Morwell CroquetClubPresident, George Harris presents Alex Williamson with his lifemembership

ONE POINTERS

1. What is ahut built out of ice called?

2. Which city hosted the 2016 Olympic Games?

3. What is amale deer called in the UK?

4. What sticks out the inside of atire? TWOPOINTERS

5. What is the animal emblem of Western Australia?

6. What did Rumpelstiltskin spin into gold?

7. What movie starred Mel Gibson as William Wallace?

8. What is Sherlock Holmes’ssidekick called THREE POINTER

9. What classic novel did Rudyard Kipling write?

10. What is the smallest countr yinthe world?

11. How many Bond films are there?

12. What is the highest suit in the game Bridge? FOUR POINTER

13. What colour M&Ms did not exist from 1976 to 1987?

14. What band was Kurt Cobain’swife the singer of? FIVE POINTER

15. In chess, the queen has the combined movement of which two pieces?

Howdid youfare?

37: Topofthe class; 30-36: Outstanding; 23-29: Well done; 15-20: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement; 0-8: Hit the books.

Howtoplay... Using the 9letters in the gr id, howmany wordsoffour letters or morecan you list? The centreletter must be included and each lettermay be used onlyonce No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural wordsending in ‘s’. Solution next Wednesday

Halfcentury milestone

By KATRINA BRANDON

MARKING asignificant milestone, the Moe Meals on Wheels team celebrated 50 years of dedicated service on May 22.

During the celebration, attendees listened to a few speeches on the history of the organisation, expressed thanks for the work done, chatted, and, of course, enjoyedameal with drinks to celebrate.

Startingthe event,the president of MoeMeals on Wheels, Beth Cox, shared moments of history with the crowd. Laughter bellowed in the Newborough Hall with Ms Cox telling stories such as Moe Meals on Wheels volunteers jumping fences and the thought of the group operating with tricycles with the load they carry today.

Recognising the invaluable contributionof the daily volunteers, LatrobeCityCouncillor, Cr Sharon Gibson commended their dedication, acknowledging that she is in awe of the commitment of the Meals on Wheels team.

“I once was given the opportunity to go out and help with the Meals on Wheels, and Iwill never forgetitfor manyreasons.Our roundtooka lot longerthan normal because we chatted alot all theway around,” she said.

“‘Thank you’ sounds so little for what you do for our community.”

While sharing her story, Cr Gibson asked how longsomehavebeencompletingthe rounds for Moe MealsonWheels.Somevolunteershave held sway for more than 30 years.

Like all birthdays, cake was shared, cut by centenarian Judy Hall and volunteer Val Duncan, who has been with the service for the longest time out of all volunteers.

Sharing her wisdom, Ms Hall told the crowd that services like Moe MealsonWheels are worthwhile because loneliness besets many older people.

Celebrate: Centenarian Judy Hall and Moe Meals on Wheels volunteer ValDuncan cut the 50thanniversar ycake. Photographs supplied

Half ton: Moe MealsonWheels reached 50 yearsofser vice recently.

Moe Revitalisation recognisedinawards

MOE Revitalisation Project Stage 2, has won a Regional Achievement Award.

The Australian In st it ut eo fL and scape Architects (AILA) announced the winners of the 2024 Vic State Awards at an event held in Melbourne recently.

The jury honoured 25 winners from atotal of 68 entries across 14 categories, including three Regional Achievement Award winners.

JuryChair, FlynnHart says the projects celebrate the huge contribution of landscape architecture on shaping resilient, culturally conscious,climate positive and inspiring places throughout Victoria.

“This year’s award entries demonstrate the profession’s leading position on major challenges that affect us all, now and into the future,” Mr Hart said.

“We are leaders in climate-positive design, we connect people to their environment and we seek to engage all stakeholders with optimism and innovation. We are ahumbleprofession with clear values and strong voices for how we manage changing environments and connect the life within them.”

Moe Revitalisation Project was seen to create adynamic, civic space that hasbecomeamuchloved destination for all in the region.

Theproject includes ayouth skate precinct, family areas, barbecues, arelaxing garden and an event lawn. The project successfully incorporates community ambitions into abuilt outcome and contributes to the revitalisation of Moe’s central business district.

In their remarks, the jury said “This highquality youth skate precinctwith abeginner area and advanced skater bowl and quarter-pipe attracts visitors not only within the region, but visitors by train from Melbourne."

"The Moe Revitalisation Project Stage 2offers atacticalmodel that encompasses advocacy, agile designresponsesand acollaborative approach with local government.”

All winners at the State Awardslevel proceed to the National Landscape Architecture Awards held later this year.

AILA is the pe ak bod yf or Land scap e Architecture in Australia, championing quality design for public open spaces,stronger communities, and greater environmental stewardship.

AUSTRALIA'S largest taxi company, 13Cabs, has expanded to Moe,allowing residents to bookrides with guaranteed fixed-price fares.

In addition to normal taxis, the company is offering amaxitaxiservice for wheelchair customers or use for larger bookings.

13cabs spokesperson Greg Hardeman said the company had asophisticated dispatchservice that ensuredpassengersgot thebestprice for theirtrip and could quickly and easily book ataxi.

“Having access to fixed price fares is agreat outcome for Moe residents, as they will know exactly what their fare will be,” he said.

“As well, passengers can trackthe arrivalof theirtaxiinthe app and receive updatesonits location on approach.

VICTORIA'S most advanced and innovative manufacturers are being encouraged to nominate for the 2024 Victorian ManufacturingHall of Fame Awards, which are supported by the state government.

The Ministerfor Jobs and Industry, Natalie Hutchins, has opened nominations for this year’s awards-the state’s largest celebration of local manufacturers, recognising individuals and companies that embrace new technologies, excel in business innovation, drive exports and boost the state’s economy.

“These awards shine aspotlight on our brightest manufacturing talent and Iencourage individuals and businesses to nominate and get recognised for their achievements,” Ms Hutchins said.

“Victoria is the home of advancedmanufacturing in Australia and we’re continuing to support this sector because we know how critical it is to growing our economy and creating great local jobs.”

Therewillbe14awards presented including ‘Leader in Construction Technologies’, ‘Leader in Health Technologies’,‘Leader in Textile, Clothing

“Bookingthrough13cabs also gives our customers the choice and flexibility to book in several waysmostconvenienttothem -via the app, online, through interactive voice response or speaking to an operator.

“Our drivers are the backbone of our business. They are very customer service orientated and professionally trained.”

When booking throughthe 13cabsapp or by ringing the 13cabs main call centre on 13 22 27, anyone in Moe or the surrounding area will be automatically connected with a13cabs taxi in the area. You can download the13cabs app at Apple or Google Play stores.

Fixed-priced taxifares for allMoe residents Manufacturing HoF nominations open

and Footwear’, ‘Leader in Transport and Rail’, ‘Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year’, the flagship ‘LeaderinManufacturing’and the new category for 2024 -’Leader in Gender Equality and Inclusion’.

Now in its 22nd year, the awards are an opportunity for industryleadersand newcomers to come together and share their achievements.

Victoria’s $33.5 billion manufacturing sector is adriving force of the state’s economy and is made up of more than 23,000 businesses, supporting around 260,000jobs and exporting$23.9 billion worth of goods.

The state government is investing in the future of Victorian manufacturingthrough arange of initiatives, including the $20 million Manufacturing and IndustrySovereignty Fund,the Industry and R&D Infrastructure Fund and the Madein Victoria -Manufacturing Growth Program. Nominations close Monday,June17and winners will be announced at agala dinner in October. To nominate for the awards, visit: business.vic. gov.au/halloffame

Arrival: 13Cabs taxis arenow available in Moe (pictured alongGeorgeStreet)

Photograph supplied

Come one,come all: Thenew Moe skateparkhas been apopular attraction since opening

Underpass demolished

KILMANY'S redundant 60-year-old rail underpass has been demolished as part of the Princes Highway East Upgrade.

Nearly 20,000 tonnes of soil and 16,000 tonnes of concrete and steel were removed over 10 days.

The Major Road Projects Victoria project team has recycled the steel, soiland concrete to help reuse this material furtherdownthe line in the construction industry

Theseworks were recently completed while sections of the Gippslandand Bairnsdale rail lines were already closed to complete essential signalling and track works, helping to minimise added disruption for rail services.

The new Kilmany rail bridge is approaching one yearinoperation since passenger services first travelled over the bridge in July 2023.

In the final phase of the Princes Highway East Upgrade, the two Gippsland-bound lanes underneath the bridge,completing the duplication, will soon be open.

These works are set for completion in the coming months.

The Princes Highway East Upgrade -Stage 3is

set to complete an extra 12 kilometres of consistenttwo-lanehighway. The new lanes will bring immediatesafety improvements for up to 15,000 motorists who use this stretch of road every day and improve journey times between Traralgon and Sale.

Arange of safetyimprovementshave been deliveredincluding wider shoulders and centre median with flexible safety barriers to improve safety by reducing the risk of run-off road and head-on crashes.

The Major Road Projects Victoria program director, Brendan Pauwels, said that this stretch of road was also agateway to Gippsland tourist destinations including the snowfieldsand Gippsland Lakes.

"We're one step closer to completingworks on the Princes HighwayEastUpgrade with the removal of the old Kilmany railunderpass," he said.

"It's been apart of the landscape for nearly 60 years,but now there's an evengreatersight on the horizon with the Kilmany Rail Bridge providing an amazingviewfor drivers and rail passengers."

Combined effort helps mark International Nurses Day

By KATRINA BRANDON

DURING International Nurses Day (May 10), the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) provided lunch to 22 hospitals aroundAustralia,with Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) being one of many.

Providing 640 meals to the nursesand other medical staff,the Moe RRT teamleader, Roy Greenfield, said their 15 volunteers were expecting to serve up to 400 meals, but were more than happy to provide more meals to those who came.

“It was an opportunity for us to give back to our nurses and medical staff who work tirelessly looking after our community and often don’t get the thanks they deserve," he said.

"It was agreat opportunity for staff to soak up awell-deserved appreciation for their wonderful job.”

The RRT volunteer sa re drawn from the PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch, which, according to Mr Greenfield,isdedicated to giving back to the communities where they live and

work. RRT supports charities and government agencies that work in emergency and disaster, youth, health, poverty, and homelessness. In 2023, RRT supported603 different emergency service organisations, government agencies, charities, and schools.

Latrobe’s People and Culture Advisor, Annabelle Linton, said, “We are grateful to the RRT for their support of our nurses, medical teams and hospital staff. They dedicate their lives to looking after others, so it is wonderful that they get to be looked after this way.”

“InternationalNursesDay is achancetostop andrecognise the vitalcontribution nurses make to society."

Established in 2013, the RRT has more than 14,500 volunteers around the world who support community events and assist emergency services in times of disaster and crisis by providing meals and other support.

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Community: Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s RapidRelief Team helpedgivefood to the LRH staffinsuppor tofInternational Nurses Day. Photograph: KatrinaBrandon

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Centuryofpower generated right

By PHILIP HOPKINS

AT middayonSunday, June151924,electricity from the new Yallourn Power Station first reached Melbournewhenthe State Electricity Commission switched on thehighvoltage transmissionline linking Morwell and the Yarraville distribution terminal.

It was then the greatest single public infrastructure project Australia had seen, but it passed without fanfare or public ceremony,

Theevent marked the culmination of afive-year projecttodevelopVictoria’s first baseload power station in the Latrobe Valley. It was proclaimed by the press as “the cessation of Victoria’s subservience…tothe coal minesofNewcastle”, and would provide the foundation for the state’s industrial, economic and social prosperity over the following decades.

The centenary of Yallourn power station's first base load electricity production will be celebrated at aspecial free admission open day in Morwell this Saturday -alsoJune 15 -atPower Works, Ridge Road, Morwell, from12noon to 3pm. It is being held in collaboration with Energy Australia,the current owner of the Yallourn Wpower station.

Next week,Engineering Heritage Victoriaand the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) will

City event for Yallourn history

THE Engineering Heritage Victoria and the RoyalHistoricalSocietyofVictoria presentation on Thursday, June 20 in Melbourne will outline the key events in the development of the Yallourn Power Scheme, touching on the historic context, key engineers involved and some of the technical challenges encountered fromconception through to commissioning and early operation.

The talk will be illustrated by historic imagesfrom theextensive photographic collection acquired in 1993 by the Museum of Victoria from the former State Electricity Commission, before its disaggregation and privatisation.

ThespeakerwillbeMatthew Churchward, Senior Curator,Engineering &Transport, Museums Victoria.

Afteroriginally training in mechanical engineering, Mr Churchward has spent much of the past 35 years in the museum and heritage sector. He has held acuratorialrole with Museums Victoria since 1994, working on acquisitions, collection database development, public programs, exhibitions and the creation of websites and online content. His research interests encompassVictoria’s mining, engineering and transport history –including shipping, railways, roads, bridges, ports,sewerage,water supply andelectricity infrastructure.

The venue is the RHSV headquarters, 239 A'Beckett Street in the MelbourneCBD (Tel 03 9326 9288) Website: www.historyvictoria.org.au)

also holda presentation, on Thursday, June20, to celebratethe centenary, at the RHSV headquarters at 239 A'Beckett Street in the Melbourne CBD.

The first recorded discoveryofbrown coal in the Latrobe Valley was 1873. Sixteen years later, the Great Morwell Coal Mining Company began producing briquettes from brown coal,but could not compete with blackcoal, so was wound up in 1899.

In 1920,legislation was passed creating the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, astatutory corporation with the responsibility to generate and distributeelectricity, to own and operate brown coal open cuts and briquette works, and ancillary functions.

On October 11920, SirJohn Monash was appointed general manager of the SEC, becoming permanent Chairman of the SECV from January 11921.

"In addition to the very significant challenges confronting the SECV engineers andminers in miningthe coal was the enormous taskofconverting the coal energy safely, efficiently and economically into electrical energy," wrote asenior SECV manager, John Hutchinson,inhis foreword to the History of the Yallourn Power Station by Colin Harvey.

"The coal resource and coal quality was different in many ways to any other resource in the world. The resource alsovaried considerably across the

5FEBRUARY 1921

deposit areasand raisedawidevarietyofmajor issues needing innovative solutions from the engineers and power station researchers, designers, operators and maintainers who picked up the energy conversion challenge through Yallourn power station."

In February 1921, underthe watchfuleyesof SECcommissioners, horse-drawn ploughs turned the first sod on the site of the permanent Yallourn Apower station.TheninApril 1921, teams of men, horses and drays and later steam shovels began clearing the soil to uncover the coal.

In 1924, three years and two months later,on June 24, 1924, power began flowing downthe transmission lines to Melbourne. By 1928, Yallourn Ahad an output of 75 megawatts (MW),and ayear later, the SEC supplied nearly all Melbourne and 141 country towns and centres.

However, adevastating flood in the Latrobe River occurred in 1934. Massive rainstorms pushed the river level at Yallourn powerstation21feet aboveits normal level, while the maximum flow of theriver was five-and-a-half times the greatest previouslyknown flows at Yallourn. The Yallourn open cutwas flooded.

The flood could have undone the workofa decade and could have wrecked the industrial capability of Victoria. But neither of these dire probabilities

cameabout duetothe SEC'sremarkable response, wrote Colin Harvey, himself aformer manager of Yallourn and Yallourn Wpower stations.

The first expansion of Yallourn Astationtook place in the 1930s as 'B' station was created. The SEC doubled its generating and coal winning capability over the 1930s and production capacity was ahead of demand.

During World War 2, demand for fuel rose 70 per cent as supplies of black coal from NSW and overseas declined, resulting in Victoria helping other states. The Yallourn power station became the base load flagship of the SEC's small fleet. In 1944, adevastating bushfire spread to the Yallournopencut mine,causing further restrictions on the use of coal.For example, homeownerscould only buy coal to heatwater. The supplysystem camevery close to load shedding severaltimes during the war.

By 1949, black coal was no longer available to Victoria, andthe post-warLabor Premier,John Cain Senior, gave the go ahead to ensure Victoria was not dependent on other states for power supplies, which led to the construction of Yallourn 'C' and 'D' stations.

In 1955,the Democratic Labor Party emergedand the Cain government ended, but further expansion of base load brown coal plant was proposed. In

SEC Commissioners turn thefirst sodon the Yallourn “A”Power Station February5 1921

All pictures unless stated, courtesyof MuseumVictoria

• At EnergyAustralia Yallournwe’ re proud of our 100years of histor yas thePioneers in Power.

• Although Yallournisclosing in 2028, we’rekeen to ensure theselast years areour best.

• We’repart waythrough a$400m investment intothe safeand reliable operation of Yallournuntilits closure in 2028.

• Ourleading $10M “PowerYour Future” transition program will ensure our people areset up forsuccess afterYallourn.

• Soon we commence construction of theWooreen Energy Storage System at Hazelwood Northtostore surplus clean energy and making it available when needed.

• We’veinvestedinthe futureofthe Jeeralang PowerStation through upgrades to ensure it playsanimportantrolefor decades to come.

• Soon, we will be opening our CommunityHub in Morwell.

Yallournopencut -No.6dredger loading train

BustofSir John Monash displayedatPower Works(Morwell). Photo: Philip Hopkins

here in Latrobe

1957, a 240MW extension (known as 'E' station) was proposed for service by 1961-62

A new power station, Hazelwood, was proposed to join the fleet in 1964 and only three years later, work began on the new Yallourn W power station, while the decision was made to close the ageing Yallourn A power station

By 1973, Yallourn W's first unit was completed, and the last of its four units were put in operation in November 1981, giving Yallourn W a generating capacity of 1450MW

With the development of the larger and more efficient Hazelwood and Yallourn W stations, the energy contribution of the Yallourn power station dropped steadily - about 50 per cent in the early 1960s to 30 per cent in the late 1960s When 'A' station retired in 1968-69 and 'B' station went into cold reserve a year later, the percentage dropped to 18 per cent in 1971-72

The contribution from 'C', 'D' and 'E' stations took another 10 years to drop to 10 per cent of system demand

'A' station closed on October 25 1968, 'B' station on October 24 1969, 'C' station on September 30 1984, 'D' station on December 12 1985 and 'E' station on January 27 1989

'A' station ran for 44 years, 'B' station for 38 years, 'C' station for 30 years, 'D' station for 28 years and 'E' station for 29 years By the end of the 1980s,

the Yallourn power station era was over From June 15 1924 to January 27 1989, the Yallourn power station in one form or another, operated for 64 5 years

Mr Hutchinson wrote that Yallourn power station in its 65-year history overcame all challenges and made an enormous contribution in enabling Victoria to grow and develop A total of 18 per cent of all Victoria's energy during the life of Yallourn power station came from Yallourn, with a highest contribution of 67 per cent provided in 1940-41

"The power station continually produced more electrical power, more economically and more reliably as the station, the SECV and the state grew together," Mr Hutchinson wrote He added: "This history is broader than just the power station because the people involved in making electricity contributed enormously to and received great support from the community that was Yallourn "

Over the 1980s, Loy Yang A and Loy Yang B power stations were opened In the 1990s, the power stations, including Yallourn W, were all privatised to reduce state debt

With the current transition to renewable energy, Yallourn W is scheduled to close in 2028 Yallourn's contribution to Victoria's power supply will finally end

YallournPower Station from across the river. Panoramic view, showing ‘A’boilerhouse behind ‘B’ boiler house. The long lowbuildinginfront of them is the turbine house Yallourn’scentenarywillbecelebratedthis Saturday,with afreeopenday at PowerWorks

importantly,we’dliketosay

A building teeters on the edge of the coal mine as flood waters surge into the open cut, Yallourn, 1934

YallournPower Station turbine house,showing3 ‘B’ turbines andbehind,the 6‘A’ station turbines. ‘B’ turbines 3& 4went intoservice in 1938

shovelinopencut

Meet Charlie, YSAS’snew

By KATRINABRANDON

THE relationship with adog is an unbreakable bond between afamily member and abest friend -and Youth Supportand Advocacy Service(YSAS) Morwell has just welcomed anew four-legged member into their family.

Alongside their almost four-year-old dog, Maggie May, the new dog, Charlie, is learning how to supportyoungstersintroubled times.Frombeing a greeter at the door, an ice-breaker, or saying hello

at school, Charlie and Maggie have created anew bond,which makesthem look more likesiblings than co-workers.

Whilethe sibling-like behaviour is alot of fun, YSAS Manager, Mark Tanti, said that the husbandry education for the new pup would help himunderstandwhat his position will be and how he should behave.

“There are school refusal kids. So, it might just be not coming to school. They have to put up asign in aschool saying that ‘Such and such adog is in there’,” he said.

“They have to get water for the dog’s bowl, they have to get theirbedsout. It’s an incentive for them to go to school because they are responsible for the dog for the day, and all that other stuff about going to class and interactingwith other kidsisnot so hard.

“The dog can never psycho-analyse apatient or client. They just offeranopportunity for people to feel calm. Theymight notfeel comfortable in the office, so that they will take them for awalk.”

Mr Tanti told the Express that when most people see dogs, they get ahit of dopamine, which helps them relax. Having the dogs there also helps them open up or provide adistraction, which takes away aproblem for afew seconds.

Before aclient enters the YSAS office on Tarwin Street,YSASstaff ensure they are comfortable having the canine companions present. This ensures that both the client and the dogs are safe. ServicedogssuchasCharlieand Maggie are found in multiple situations, not just youth centres and supports.

Mr Tanti took atherapy dog course with Therapy

Dogs Australia, Queensland, where he met with psychologists, dentists, occupational therapists, and social workers who were all taught about good animal husbandry and some things that people can do with the dogs and their clients.

During his time at YSAS, Charlie has already made it his home, but he hasn’t quite gotten used to the travel aspect of his job.

“Weare lucky. Seeing the dogs, goingfor walks, and havingthe kids talk about stuff is interesting

Talkingisa useful tool for discovering whatis going on, their goals, what they hope to achieve, and more,” Mr Tanti said.

“I think it is about being around people. He (Charlie) loves people, and so does she (Maggie).” YSAS is asupport service for youth, providing outreach programsfor young people between 12 and 21-years-old. They also offer youth support services for those between 10-17 years-of-age who couldbeatrisk of enteringthe youthjusticesystem.

Best pal: Forsupportand comfort in toughtimes, Charlie is heretohelp.

Moe/Newborough Pr imar ySchools YOU

Albert Street PrimarySchool

Alber t Street Primar y School offers a caring and suppor tive learning environment for all students Visual Ar ts, Digital Technology, Librar y, Sustainability and Kurnai Language and Culture are specialist programs offered in addition to P- 6 classroom programs The playgrounds, synthetic grass play areas, handball cour ts and basket balls cour ts, yarning circle, community garden and outdoor k itchen are all surrounded by high security fencing to ensure students can play, explore and relax in a safe environment

An experienced Wellbeing Team ( Welfare and Wellbeing officers, Special Needs and Nurse) par tners with families focussing on

the learning, social and emotional needs of their children to help them achieve success TheirCare operates in our multipurpose room and provides quality care for students before and after school hours

ElizabethStreet PrimarySchool

Elizabeth Street Primar y School is a wellresourced, community minded educational setting, located in Moe

Elizabeth Street Primar y school maintains small class sizes, especially in the early years of schooling

It is staffed with experienced teaching staff who are passionate about each child’s academic growth and wellbeing

These small class sizes, maximize the attention each child receives on a daily basis

Each class also has Education Suppor t staff available to meet the academic and social needs of the children

We are also heavily focussed on the wellbeing of each child as well as their academic excellence

For fur ther information or to have a tour of the school, please contact the school principal, Ian Frost, on 5127 2607

South Street Primary School

The experienced and committed leadership team of South Street Primar y School is poised for a new era and is excited to lead the school community towards its vision of excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success

Led by Principal Brendan Dawson, Assistant Principal Nicholas Quenault and Learning Specialists Erin Beissel and Melissa Pavey, our leaders have significant experience leading school communities and a wealth of k nowledge across many educational settings

We look for ward to continuing this

success at South Street Primar y School and invite all local families to book a personalised tour to discover what South Street has to offer

To meet our team and view our facilities and evidence -based learning programs, please phone 5127 1512

The school also offers additional suppor t with a school Wellbeing O fficer, School Chaplain and School Nurse

Welcome to Trafalgar PrimarySchool

At TrafalgarPrimarythereare no fees or booklists to payand all school materials areprovided. Families willbeasked onlytocover the costof camps, and excursions

Theyensure that no student misses out on camps, excursions,and otheractivitiesthrough financial pressure

Theyalso help struggling families withuniform and food packages.

Trafalgar Primary Schoolhas launched a SchoolBreakfast Club program in partnership withFoodbank Victoria, providing healthy, nutritious food to helpchildren betterengage in the classroom. They also provide lunchesfor studentsinneed.

Trafalgar Primary Schoolhas partnered with OSHClub forOutside SchoolHours Care services that supporttheirschoolcommunity Their servicesinclude:

■ Beforeand afterschool: 6.30am –8.45am / 3.25pm –6pm

Program available daily duringthe schoolterm.

■ Pupil free days available whenschool is closed for staff development sessions: 6.30am– 6pm

■ School HolidayProgram:full days of care available outside theschool term. These servicesare an ideal solutionfor busy families, providing afun, friendlyand relaxed environment forchildrentogrowand learn beyond the classroom.

Trafalgar Primary School’sperformingarts program hasrecentlyadded anumberof specialistqualified instrumental teachers and canoffer lessons in most instruments as wellas Danceand Drama

Their Sport andPhysical Education program focuses on building healthyhabits, physical fitness,sporting abilityand building positive character traits, suchas: Fair Play, Sportsmanship, Resilience, Team work, Coachability,and Leadership.

Everystudent is also offeredfreeswimming lessons through theswimming program

Trafalgar Primary Schoolisaccepting enrolments now.

Further information about theschoolincluding tours andinformation sessions can be found on theschool website or by contactingtheir friendly team on 5633 1566

Sacred Heart

"At Sacred Heart our students arecentral to all learning and we celebratetheir unique gifts" said Principal Anne-MarieRobb.

"Weconsider each child individually andlook at all their attributeswhendeveloping astarting point fortheir learning

Our teachers work in teams to develop thebest educational pathway foreach childand rely on evidence-basedpracticetocreateprogressions of learning.

Through theeyesofJesus we.

■ Use evidenced based Teaching strategies

■ Teachstudents at theirpoint of need

■ Looktoour humanresource as ourgreatest resource

Little Learners- School TransitionProgram

At SacredHeart PrimarySchool we believethat transition shouldbea positive experience for every child.

Our role is to build confidence so that your child is readyfor the next stage of theirlearning journey

Duringour Little Learner TransitionProgram students aresupported by

■ becoming familiar with their surroundings

■ socialising with their peers

■ developing independence

■ being allowedtolearnthroughplay-based learning strategies

■ being givenage appropriateliteracyand numeracy tasks

"Sessionswillrun on Fridays from November 15th to December 6th from 9am to10:45 am

Please take alook at ourwebsite https:// shmorwell.catholic.edu.au and bookatour at yourconvenience viaphone on 5134 3718 or email us at: principal@shmorwell.catholic.edu.au.

•being allowedtolearn through

•beinggiven age appropriate literacy and

Sessions will runonFridays from November 15th to December 6th from 9amto10:45am.

Children arereadytostart school with this program.

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 12 June, 2024

St Vincent’slearning with love

St Vincent’s Schooliscommittedtofostering an environment where students reachtheir potential. As aschool community they strive to actout their values of Respect,Responsibility andResilience so that they create an environment where everyoneactsand feels safe

St Vincent’s has along and proud history in the Morwell community with manyfamilies having a multi-generational connectiontothe school

Theytake prideina very strong andengaging relationship with parents and the wider community

St Vincent’s is aproud member of the network of Catholic schools acrossthe Diocese of Saleand is afeederschooltoLavalla CatholicCollege. The staffare committedprofessionals who develop learningprograms to meet the needs and interestsofall students,deliveringan educationwhichhas entitlementfor all and promotes high expectations for everystudent

Apart from acorefocus on providing outstanding evidence-based Literacy and Numeracy programsthe school recognises theimportance of providing extra-curricular activities through their specialist programsand sportsprogram.

St Vincent’siscommittedtoall VPSSAlocal interschoolsportscompetitions and this school has alonghistoryofsuccess in the sporting arena

Wellbeingisa keyfeature of Catholicschools

andatStVincent’sthey have an extensive range of wellbeinginitiativesthat proactively support their students, families andstaff.

Foundation students aresupported initially through Transitionactivities and whenthey commencetheybuild aconnection withthe school through theirBuddies Program

St Vincent’soffers an extendedtransition program forthose students enrolled in theschool to prepare them forasuccessfulstart to school

These sessions begin in Term Threeand run through untilthe endofthe year

Theschool is situated on adeliberately designed site with their learningfacilitiesundergoingthe largest building program in the school’salmost seventy yearhistory.

Matched withthe learningfacilities, theyard offers arange of outdoorlearningand play areas to meet the needs of allage groups.

St Vincent’swelcomes all familiestobecome part of theStVincent’scommunitywhere they encourage everyone to be involved in their child’s learningjourney,establishing aclose partnership between home and school.

To find out more pleasephone the Admin Team on 5134 2060 or email theprincipal, Mr.Dave Cooper principal@stvmorwell.catholic.edu.au

Formoreinformation about ourschool visit: www.stvmorwell.catholic.edu.au

The beginning of an exciting journey

Whenparents areasked what theyvalue most in aschool fortheir children,answers will often includefeatures such as asafeplace tolearn, goodeducation, creative opportunities, caring community,strongfriendshipsfor theirchildren and closepartnership between home and school.

ChairoChristian Schoolstrivestoprovide each of these things forstudents from Kinder to Year 8 at their Traralgon campus, and also forstudents who transition to theirDrouin campus for Years 9to12, andthey do so from abiblicalworldview perspective

Principal,Keryn de Bruyn,explained: “We understandthatit’simportantfor parents to sendtheir children to schoolknowing they will be cared for,encouraged, challenged and supported.

"Weacknowledgethateverychild is unique annd we intentionally provide opportunities for all students to explore strengths and abbilities in all aspects of f their learning ”

Edducation is a lifee-long journey, annd it is the eaarly years

where thefoundation is laid forlearning

Chairo’sKinder andPrepprograms ensure thatstudents begin that journeyina funand supportive,yet challenging, environment –anenvironment that equips them through investigative play and foundationalskills to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.

Caroline, aChairo Traralgon mumsaid, “The childrenare made to feel that they belong, like theyare apartofa bigger family”.

Chairo’smission is to provide ‘excellence in Christ-centred education, in partnership with families, within acaring Christian community’, while their vision statement refers to students havinganimpact in theworld through their capability, character and commitment.

The Traralgon campus is currently accepting enrolment applications for thisyear and beyond in most year levels, with limited places available in Kinder in 2025

Contact Tonya on 5173 0500 or visit the school website to discover more and book a tour

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How thegreatest game played out

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

THERE is no more need for conversation around the water cooler in the office.

The ceiling has been broken.

Shattered even.

The ceili ng is now in the clouds. Perha ps unreachable.

If the footballgods reside in the clouds, they deliveredanepic for the Latrobe Valley at the weekend.

Given the combatants, given the end result, and given the scarcely believable nature of what transpired, there will surely be nothing that ever tops it.

Recency bias aside, what happened at Morwell Recreation Reserve last Sunday was the greatest home-and-away match in Gippsland League history.

Latrobe Valley rivals, Morwell and Traralgon contested aRound 9top-five battle that saw four goals kicked in red time; the Tigers getting their last to snatch back the lead, only for drama of the highest order to unfold.

The entire league was left dazed when the final siren (barely audible given how loud the crowd was in the grandstand)rang, showingascoreboard reading 15.8 (98) apiece.

If Shakespeare had been tasked with writing aboutthis game, it couldhaveeasily fitted into one of his tragicomedies. Although even he might have struggled to adequately do it justice. Let’s notforget, it wasn’t fictitious either. This really happened.

Extrapolating even furtherfrom the ‘this’, was a number of mesmeric, almostsupernatural, events that took place.

The AGrade netball match also ended in adraw, and there was more than 70 free kicks paid in the senior football game.

Veteran umpire SteveEsler certainly won’tbe forgetting his 600th game in ahurry.

Former MorwellplayerTristan Waack,now with Traralgon, wasrested, reportedly owing to VFL directives, adding another layer to the subplots from the day.

It is said timing is everything, and Morwell Football-Netball Club picked eitherthe best or worst day to hold their sponsors event. Moe certainlypickedthe worst week to win agame after the siren.

Traralgon coach, Troy Hamilton, who himself was involved in two of the most miraculous premiershipswith Mirboo North adecade ago, must have felt history was rhyming.

This was ‘so Mirboo North’ it wasn’t funny.

Shakespeare had the basisrighttherefor a comedy,and even more so for what Traralgon captain Tye Hourigan managed to pull off.

It was almost laughable how dominant he was. Hourigan was acombination of Glenn Maxwell in the last World Cup and Chris Judd in the 2013 Elimination Final.

Playing deep forward because he was barely able to run, Hourigan put 21 maroonand white jumpers on his shoulders and said “come with me”. He kickedsix goals, and ironically misseda seventh (seeminglythe easiest) that would have given the visitors the win.

Poor Tyler Hillier played the game of his life for Morwell, only for Hourigan’s heroics to virtually overshadow every other player on the ground.

So, to the crux of every drawn result -who lost it and who salvaged it?

There can be little doubt Morwell was better as acollective, andfor thisreason, the Tigers willfeel as thoughthey losttwo more pointsthan Traralgon gained.

The home side was 20 points up early in the last quarter, and started the match with 3.4 (22) to one behind when the quarter time siren blew.

At that stage it appeared how far Morwell, as the Tigers were dominating most facets of the game.

Hourigan’s dominancehad not yet fully materialised, and he was actually pinged for deliberate out of bounds in defence after his attempted handball through goal hit the behind post.

Accepting the freekickand slotting the resultant goal was Riley Loprese, brother of Dylan -current Traralgon 100-game player and former captain.

Just another subplot.

Traralgon got up and running around the 10-minutemark of the second, and kept ableeding scoreboard in check with back-to-back goals.

Sensing the need to change, Hourigan, who has carved areputation as one of the best intercept marks in the league,was sent forward, and responded with two goals.

At halftime, the Tigers led by 10 points.

Hillier kickedaneatset shot from deep in the pocket on the side of the oldscoreboard at the three minute mark of thethird, before Hourigan hit back with his own three minutes later.

Hillierwas then involved in agoalassist,hitting up Brandon McDonald, stretching the Tigers’ lead out to 15 points.

McDonald was to kick four goals forthe day, including two insane finishes during the last.

Hillier might as well have been walking on water by this stage, as he kicked another incredible set shot from the opposite pocket at the 15-minute mark.

Traralgon got two much-needed goalsthrough Liam Willatonand Max Jacobsen as the clock ticked over into red time, whileMorwell was given alet-off after an uncharacteristic miss from Jackson McMahon right on three quarter time stoppedthe margin getting under single figures.

With his side 14 points up at thelast change, Morwell playing-coach Boyd Bailey cut acomposed figure as he addressed the charges.

Theleft footer kept the message simple, with his line “youcan’t attack unless you hunt” offering an appropriate analogy to win the ball firstand foremost.

Bailey instructed his troops to play to win rather than save the game, ensuring them the match would open up.

He was right, although even he probably didn’t anticipate just how much it would.

Murmurings of “three goals will win it” from the Tigers camp seemed logical given how the match had played out to that point, but as it turned out, even four was only enough to tie it.

Morwell had the perfect start, with Bailey dribbling home agoal inside the first 30 seconds, seemingly landing one hand on the HunterStanistreetCup.

Giving up however is not in Traralgon’sDNA, no matter what is at stake, and goals to Willaton and Kade Ruyters suddenly cut the margin back to eight points just four minutes in.

Some chaotic moments followed, with a50 metre penalty called by one umpire and reversed by another who saw the whole picture, and then aTraralgon kick-in gone horrendously wrong landed the ball in the hands of Morwell excitement machine Ricky Mentha, who snapped the goal to push the lead back out to 15 points.

By now tensionswere at agame-high, and a host of missed opportunities from Traralgon was eventually broken when ChanceDoultree goaled at the 16-minute mark,makingita one-goal ballgame

Josh Hamilt on, bac kf rom at hree-we ek concussion-induced break, then levelledthe scores, only for Tyler Brown to momentarily give Morwell aone-point lead following afree kick for athrow inside 50.

Then came Hourgian.

At the 22-minute mark, he was found on the lead, well in front of Morwell defenderMax Linton,and goaled to get Traralgon in front by five points.

Acouple of minutes later, he marked justinside 50. Immediately putting his hand up, he took it upon himself to go back and kick the goal.

He did, from right on the arc, as the ball lobbed in, narrowlymissing aset of hands and the left goal post.

That goal made it six for the day, and with it, the Maroons led by 11 points.

Morwell wasn’t done with just yet.

From the nextcentre clearance, the Tigers forced the ballforward and foundMcDonaldcharging out on the lead.

Meetingthe ball right on 50, McDonald wheeled around on his right, making the distance at the Princes Highway end.

Five points the difference.

Next goal wins.

The Tigers surged forward again, but this time, Hourigan was in defence, taking an uncontested mark on the last line.

His clearing kick however was met by Boyd Bailey, who took astrong grab and sent the ball back inside 50.

Calling the gamefor TRFM,commentator Daryl Couling said “good luck gettinga goal here”,as virtually every player on the ground was inside Morwell’s 50.

Somehow however, Morwelldid, withtwo people sharing the same surname with different spelling combining.

Following amad scramble, Cody Macdonald sent aHail Mary backinside 50, where an alert Brandon McDonald slid in to take the mark deep in the pocket on the Morwell Cricket Club side.

Needing his best kick, McDonald nailedhis fourth

goal, regaining the Tigers lead by one point at the 27-minute mark.

There could not be long left.

Morwell sent everyone back, while Hourigan returned to the forward line for what was surely the last roll of the dice.

The Tigers looked to keep the ball in tight, and somedesperateefforts from Dan Musil witha smother and captain Aidan Quigley with apotentially goal-savingtacklepersonified his leadership. From the next stoppage, the Maroons got the ball in space. McMahon was awarded afree kick for high, he then gave ahandball to Connor Ambler, who sent the ball long inside 50. Guess who?

Withinapack of six players, Hourigan got both hands up, and caught the ball as he fell to the ground, juggling the mark before emerging triumphantly.

Dis belie vin gpla yers surr ound ed the ar ea. Mor well ap pea led for at ouch ed ball ,w hile Hourigan held the ball aloft as he walked back. With aset shot of only about 30 metres on a slight angle, it appeared almost certain Hourigan was about to kick his seventh goal and be chaired off the ground.

But… almost unexplainably, he missed. Acollective gasp was heard as the kick sailed wide.

Now with the ball back in their hands, and only needing apoint to win, Morwell went full throttle from the kick in.

The Tigers found Musil, who gave it to Burkeley Macfarlane, who kicked long inside 50. Traralgon however had more numbers,and were able to force acouple of stoppages to take vital seconds off the clock.

Time for one last plot twist.

From astoppage, the ball landed in the arms of Macdonald, who sent it back inside 50. Waiting underneath it was an unmarked Brown, who was about to mark 40 metres out directly in front.

Siren.

The Hourigan miss came at 29:53. The final siren at 31:30.

Morwell denied ashot at victory by two seconds -possibly less.

Baileycouldnot do muchmore for his side, collecting their best afield honours. Linton had his hands full with Hourigan, but considering he was named second-best, perhaps showed just how well he did limiting any potentialfurther damage.Quigley, Macdonald, Hillier and Macfarlane also stood out. Awarding best on presented amere formality for Traralgon. Joining Hourigan in the list was McMahon, Willaton, Joel Scholtes, Jacobsen and D’Angelo.

The first draw forthe 2024 season, and sixth in Gippsland Leaguehistory for Round 9also presented some poignancy for the Maroons. Traralgon as ateam will go back to the drawing board, and have some serious drawings to consider as aclub regarding their new change rooms, currently in the works (more on that later).

For now, it is worth acknowledging the players thattook partlastSunday, who are are etched into afamous two hours of Gippsland football history. This game will be talked about for generations to come -and rightly so. You only need to bring water bottles to work from now on.

Boot to ball: Traralgon’s SamHallyburton snaps goalward during Sunday’sepic.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Down to the last kick

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

MOE and Morwell can never get away from each other -even when the Lions are playing an opponentwho hastravelled morethan 100 kilometres.

Akickafter the siren from former Morwell player Brayden Duve against Moe wasall that stood in the way of Wonthaggi victory at the weekend.

In apulsating last few minutes, with Moe leading by just three points at Ted Summerton Reserve, afree kick wasplucked following amarking contest on the edge of 50.

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Duve was the man to emerge with the ball, and lined up for ashot needing to clear the best part of 55 metres.

While it would take amightyeffort, the Power’s pulsestill beat,asMoe players rushed to the goal line.

As it turned out, the kick became an anticlimax,smothered off the boot by RileyBaldi

With the stand rule permitting players to jump,Baldi did just thatasthe ball connected with Duve’s boot, ensuring the Lions escaped ahugescare, winning 11.9 (75) to 11.6 (72) in Round 9.

The act of ahigh-flying smother was perhaps fitting for someone with the nickname Eagle, and equally fitting that the man judged best-on-ground also had the last touch of the game Baldi was yet again the standout for Moe, and would have likely added to the MVP votes that saw him enter the round already seven votes clear on top.

Declan Keilty was also prominentyet again, as was Ben Daniher in what was aspecial day for him and all the Moe Football-Netball Club family.

The Lionsagain hosted theirown Big Freeze event, welcoming dignitaries and special guests for the annual Fight MND fundraiser.

Thegreat Neale Daniher was present, as a number of locals took part in the traditional ‘freeze’ event, going under the ice water.

Backonfield, NickProwse also playedwell

In the presence of greatness: Neale Daniher among the crowdatTed Summer tonReser ve last weekend. Photograph: Julie Sim

for Moe, along with Trent Baldi and Brock Smith.

The Lions led at every change, although a classic, dour winter struggle ensured for the most part, meaning the lead never extended far beyond 15-20 points.

Moe appeared to have the game under control before Wonthaggi’s late surge, and the Power certainly had chances to win.

IssacChugg was everywherefor the visitors, while Mitch Hayes,NoahAnderson,Toma Huther, Kaj Pattersonand Shannon Bray were industrious.

Savedbyaflying eagle: Brayden Duve has his kick after thesirensmotheredby RileyBaldi, giving Moe athree point win

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Netballers do likewise in result

NETBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY ERIKA ALLEN

MORWELL and Traralgon mirrored the men’s senior football match, finishing in athrilling draw with both sides scoring 37 goals in Round 9ofGippsland League netball.

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An even first quarter at Morwell Recrea tion Reserve had the sides tied at eight goals apiece, as Isabella Bettridge got to work for the Tigersand Sophie Lecchino racked up her tally for the Maroons.

The secon dq ua rter saw Morwell playing-coach Courtney Garth step it up, leading her team to a14toeight goal term. But the Maroonsflipped the switch in the third quarter as Grace Van Tilburg got to work under the post.

The Tigers dominant second quarter tally still heldthem in the leadgoing into the fourth, but only by the skin of their teeth.

As the sire ni niti at ed the term, Morwell was leading by one point.

The Traralgontrio of Ashlyn Pavey,Stacey Jacobson and Van Tilburg were stronger however, helping the Maroons to win the quarter 10 goalstonine. Although they won the quarter, the visiting side hadn’t done quite enough to get over the line. Garth wasamongthe Tigers best. She was joinedbyAnna Solomonand Rachel Tatterson. Pavey, Van Tilburg and Jacobsen werehard to separate among Traralgon’s best.

 AN expected result from the top team unfolded at Ted Summerton Reserve, as Moe dominated Wonthaggi 71-35.

Awinningstreak that stretches nine rounds is an impressive team effort in itself, but akey cog

in the Lions machine is Ramayer Gourley, shooting extraordinaire. At the weekend, Gourley shot 46 goals and was assisted by fellow shooter, Georgia Moody, who tallied an impressive 25.

While neither were named on the Lions’ best, that going the way of Hollie Bugeja, Olivia Barnett and Charlize Bird, it’s clear every player on Moe’s A Grade list is of AGrade quality.

 MOE’S closest rivals Drouin keep chipping away this season, banking their seventh win against Leongatha 62-42.

The leaders at every change of ends, the Hawks’ April Bethune, Ava Gaul and Stacie Gardiner (25 goals) were dominant across their home court.

Strong performances from Lara Gill, Kate Browne (18 goals) and Amber Walker for the Parrots just couldn’t clipthe Hawks wings.

 MAFFRA’S losing streak persisted, as they fell to Warragul with afinal score of 65 to 44.

Chloe Proud played asolid captain’s game for the Eagles, tallying up more thanhalf of their 44 goals.

SiennaWynd,Jayde Parsons (on loan from Heyfi eld) and Matilda Penderga st were namedamong the Eaglesbest. Meanwhile, Renee Cook, Sienna Green and Jaime Rollinson put in strong performances for the visiting Guls.

 BAIRNSDALE was too strong for Sale, winning 47-35. Despite Sale’s Kate Van der Voortshooting accuracy -on the day she scored 88 per cent of the Magpies scoring total -Bairnsdale were more consistent from one end to the other at home.

Sally Deller, aname on many best-on-court liststhis season, was strong under the post. Her teamwork with Anna Mooney telling.

Rachel Ronaldson and Ashleigh Keefe joined Van der Voort as Sale’s best. Mooneyand Deller werebuoyedbyanother great performancefrom Brielle Malady for the Redlegs.

Maffra breaks through for first win

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY SCOTT BERECHREE AND LIAM DURKIN

MAFFRA coach Anthony Robbins probably never thought he'd share similarities with Alastair Clarkson.

On the same weekend North Melbourne recorded their first win of theAFL season, so too did Maffra in the Gippsland League.

After nine rounds,the Eagles finally clicked over adigit in the 'W' column, defeating Warragul 10.12 (72) to 7.9 (51).

Maffra at home had clearly had enoughoflosing, and started with four goals to two in the first term. Warragul responded, keeping the Eagles scoreless in the second, to see things all tied up at 4.5 (29) as teams retreated into the sheds.

Thattrend continued in thethird, untilbackto-back goals to Caleb Calwyn late in the term saw the home side take all the momentum into the final change.

Jack Casson had the chance to get the visitors back within two goals at the 13-minute mark of the last quarter, but his kick sailed wide Warragul coach Jed Lamb, back from ahorrific knee injury last year, marked and goaled from 30 metres out to keep the Guls in it at the 17-minute mark.

However, astrong mark and sneaky play on from Maffra youngster, ZachO'Keefe saw him steady the home side with aclassy left foot major from 40m.

His goal left Maffra 14 pointsinfrontwith 22 minutes played.

As if that wasn't the final nail, Calwyn marked from the top of the squareashort time later,making no mistake to seal ahardfought, 21-point win.

Emotions of relief and jubilation spilled over in the Maffra camp, their victory made all the more meritorious by the fact astaggering11players in the Eagles line-up were under 19 years of age.

Those young players showed their absolute class on and off the field, gathering on the sidelines to sing theclubsongfor aterminally illsupporter, watching on from an ambulance.

Calwyn kicked five goals in the win, while others to play well were John Butcher, Max Stobie,Kade Renooy, Alex Carr and Seth Smith.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE –ROUND 9

AGRADE: Warragul 65 def Maffra44, Moe 71 def Wonthaggi, Drouin 62 def Leongatha 42, Bairnsdale 47 def Sale 35, Morwell 37 drew Traralgon 37

BGRADE: sale 36 def Bairnsdale 32, Warragul 70 def Maffra36, Moe 56 def Wonthaggi 45, Drouin 64 def Leongatha 57, Traralgon 46 def Morwell 27

CGRADE: Bairnsdale 49 def Sale 23, Maffra 42 def Warragul 25, Moe 32 def Wonthaggi 29, Drouin 46 def Leongatha 33, Morwell 42 def Traralgon 34.

17 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 33 def Sale 30, Maffra40def Warragul 26, Wonthaggi 44 def Moe 27,Leongatha 44 def Drouin 30, Traralgon 56 def Morwell 19 15 AND UNDER: Sale 33 drew Bairnsdale 33, Maffra44def Warragul 23, Moe 51 def Wonthaggi 26, Drouin 45 def Leongatha 33, Traralgon 47 def Morwell 22.

13 AND UNDER: Sale 32 def Bairnsdale 19,Maffra54def Warragul 4, Moe 59 def Wonthaggi 10,Leongatha 56 def Drouin 13, Traralgon 37 def Morwell 9.

Best for Warragul were Isaac Wallace (three goals),JackLewsey, Jake Hughes, Sean Masterson, Brad Hefford and Patrick Carpenter.

WHEN Bairnsdaleare strong, the Gippsland League is strong.

Unfortunately for Sale, the Magpies had to suffer a'good for football'defeat in Round9action, losing

to the Redlegs on the road.

Bairnsdale,more specifically, Brayden McCarrey, were unstoppable, on their way to acommanding 17.9 (111) to 7.8 (50) win.

The pocket rocket ended the match with eight goals, at one stage having seven out of aRedlegs total of 10 to his name.

There was simplynostopping the long-sleeve wearingdynamo, at least whilethe gamewas somewhat alive.

Sale stifled Bairnsdale and McCarrey in the last term, keeping the Redlegs to justthreebehinds, but by then, the damage had well and truly been done

The homesideopened withfivegoals to three, before the floodgates completely opened.

Bairnsdale kicked four goals to one in the second, and dominated even further with eightgoals to one in the third. In the carnage, that spelt two goals to 12 either side of halftime for the Magpies.

Things went from bad to worse for Sale, with JackLesliesentoff and likely to have afurther case to answer for this week.

The Magpies were clearly not in afavourable

mood when handing out the best, naming only five players.

Those who did do enough to rate amention were Shannen Lange, Chris Byron, Mitch Dowse, Hudson Holmes and Leslie.

The resultleaves Sale with five wins and four losses at the halfwaymarkofthe season, equal with Bairnsdale, who hold fifth by percentage.

The Redlegs haveshown enough signs to suggest they will be adangerthis season, especially at home, where they have only dropped one game thus far.

McCarrey took the plaudits for best afield, working alongside Lachlan Byrne-Jones, Will Mitchell, Matt Corbett, Link McKenna and Logan Austin. Also anoted cricketer, McCarrey can be found plundering runs around the Bairnsdale district during summer.

Just why so many attacking batsmen in cricket are also prominent and creative forwards in football may have acrossover effect in terms of skillset. Muchlikecricket, they are alwayslooking for gaps in aconfined space.

Think DanielBedggoodand AdrianBurgiel at Maffra, Jack GinnaneatLeongatha or Lee Stockdale at Traralgon/Woodside.

Most also carry acertain creative flair or healthy individuality as well.

Bedggood has the dreadlocks, Burgiel wore number 77, Ginnanealwayswears longsleeves, while McCarrey wears number 40 and long sleeves.

LEONGATHA just did Leongatha things.

The Parrots gave Drouin no legroom, on their way to acommanding 65 point victory.

Travellingtothe Hawks nestpresented the only challengefor the ladderleaders, who won 17.12 (114) to 6.13 (49).

Jenson Garnham kicked eight goals, and may have had his eye on top spot on the league goalkicking until Brayden McCarrey bobbed up with the same amount.

JacksonHarry wasbestfor the Parrots, followed by Jack Hume, Luke Bowman, Jake van der Plight, and Darcy Hume, who is looming as agood story afterwinning the reserves leaguemedal last year. Will Papley, Caleb Quirk, Will Brewer, Jarrod Marshall, Max Williames and Ed Morris battled hard for Drouin.

Leongatha are now two games clear at the halfway point of the season. How strange to think the Parrots don't seem 'as good' this season, yet are still two games clear.

No shine forStars on the VNL court

NETBALL

VNL BY TOM

HAYES

THEGippsland Starsfailedtocapitalise on the opportunity to score their third win of the season, during their most-recent hit-out against Western Warriors.

Going into the game, the Warriors sat at the foot end of the VNL ladder, with the Stars in close proximity, just marginally ahead.

Gippslandhad the chance to put some breathing space between themselvesand the Warriors at the bottom.However, defeat would see them trade positions.

The two sides traded blows in the opening quarter, until the Stars burst out to afive-goal lead. The Warriors made up some ground in the dying stages of the quarter to reduce the margin to just three goals by quarter time.

Gippsland really hit their stride in the second term, seeing themselves in front by as much as nine points throughout, and at the end of the second quarter.

As the Warriors blewchances, theStars shot out further in front, and aminor comeback from the Warriors was quashed toward the end of the half, thanks to alateflurry of goals going the way of Gippsland.

The lead lastedshorter than expected, as the Warriorsmounted their comeback in the third quarter, doing just what the Stars had done, but perhaps on alarger scale.

Countless consecutivegoals went the way of the Warriors, including asix-goalrun which saw Gippsland hand the lead to their opponents.

Heading into the final quarter, the game had flipped on it's head and it was being played on the Warriors' terms.

Both sidessustained consecutivemadeshots, which made it ultimately difficult for the Stars to

land any heavy blows.

They managed to get as close as two points in the lastquarter, but the Warriors hadthe stronger finish to see them out as 55 to 52 winners.

MyahHealey and Charlize Traumanisput up 100 per cent of Gippsland's shots, scoring 29 and 23 goals respectively. The shooting pair were named joint Players of the Match.

The losssees Gippsland assume the bottom spot on the ladder, now one win behind Western Warriors (11th) and Bendigo Strikers (10th).

Gippsland is set to face Hawks Netball today (June 12) at the State Netball Centre, Parkville.

The Gippsland Stars have also announced that they will be playing their first VNL game in Traralgon's Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium soon.

On Sunday, June 30, the Stars will take on the Boroondara Express,while also coming to town will be the Hawks as they face the Peninsula Waves.

Steady: TomBlackshaw kicks agoalfor Moeduring thelastquar teragainst Wonthaggi. Power coach and former Collingwood playerJarr yd Blair stands themark Photograph: Liam Durkin

LA DDER

Mid Gippsland Football League

Mid Gippy i inttoiitssecond half

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND BY ROB POPPLESTONE

THE unanimou sf eeling amo ng Mid GippslandFootball-Netball League senior football coaches after the King's Birthday weekend, was that it was aterrific opportunity for all clubs, their players and volunteers to have awell earned midseason rest ahead of what is anticipated to be ademanding second half of the year.

With so many scores to be settled, so many storiestobetoldand so many finals positions yet to be determined,the halfwaymarkofthe year promises even more twists and turns to the2024MGFNL story.

 NEWBOROUGH VBOOLARRA

BOOLARRA performed aHarry Houdini before the bye, escaping from aToora side that appeared to have them over abarrel.

The win was much neededand has the Demons just one game outside the top six, thatsixth positioncurrently held by this weekend's opponent, Newborough.

Boolarra coach Brendan Mason said he was under no illusion as to the challenge ahead.

"We now turn ou ra tt en tio no nto Newborough after amuch needed rest, the last time we were there it was adarkday for the club so we will be eager to try and make amends," he said.

Newboroughcan do that to the sidesat the Kennel, and their seven point loss to MDU the week before the bye will have the home side frothing at the mouth to quickly bounce back.

"Critical free kicks in front of goal denied us the win (last round) and the weekend off couldn’t come quick enough before we get ready for Boolarra,” Bulldogs coach Craig Skinnersaid.

This could quickly get ugly for the visitors unless they are prepared for afierce first quarter.Ifthe Demons can hang tough up until halftime,they willnodoubtgive themselves achance.

 MIRBOO NORTH VMORWELL EAST

AS good as it was for Mirboo North to secure their first of the season prior to the bye, the Tigers will be under no illusions as to what will be required to go back-to-back against atalented Morwell East.

The Hawks have actually been handed a twoweek break compliments of abye before theKing'sBirthday weekend, so as good as the home side mightfeel, the visitors will probably be feeling even better.

Morwell East coach Paul Henry said the team wasraring to get into the second half of the year. “It was nice to get back on the winners list before the bye (against Hill End), it’s been two week off for us. Bit of afreshen up before atough middle part of the season, starting with Mirboo North," he said.

The Tigers only win of the year may only havebeen against thestill winless Hill End,but awin is awin and theyall pay four premiership points.

"Very proud of our boys, we stuck at it, and it was reallypleasing thatsome of ouryoung brigade stood up in the last quarter when we needed someone," Tigers coach Damien Turner said in the aftermath.

"We looked forward to the Kings Birthday bye, but now we have the toughtaskof Morwell East at home thisweek -wewill be freshened up and take somenew confidence into this game."

The Hawks are very much in contention for acoveted top-two spot, but will have to keeptheirveryhigh standards given the evenness of the competition.

Their trip to the home groundofMirboo Northisone the Hawks would have pencilled in as awin.

 THORPDALE VHILL END

THORPDALEhas not had the best of luck thisseason, and makenomistake,ashardas coaches train their players, and study their oppositionand spend countless hours thinking about where improvementsmight be made, luck can still make or break aseason.

Injuries and unavailability havebeen a problem for the Blues,but this has also provided opportunity.

Thorpdale hasanopportunity this weekend at home against Hill End, asideitshould really beat.

The Rovershave beenrunning thin personnel wise for most of the year.

Hill End coach AmbuUliando however said things were looking forward in the immediate.

“We should have close to afull strength sidebackinafterthe break. Look forward to playingatough Thorpdale side,” he said.

The home sidewill have the edge no doubt, but you get the feeling that Thorpdale are planningtobeclose to theirvery best towards the end of the home-and-away season.

 TARWIN VYINNAR

ASIDEcould not have been any more disappointed with theirperformance than what Tarwin wereinRound 8.

TheSharks, who havebeen so goodand so

competitive for the first part of the season, weregiven afootballing lesson of close enoughto100 points by reigning premier, Fish Creek.

Tarwin coach Jason Kennedy said the challenge this week wouldbetorespondagainst anotherstrongside in Yinnar.

“We definitelydidn't come to playatall (against Fish Creek), it's been abig stretch of competitive football for us,and we have had plenty of new faces and haven't had the consistency of personnel we would like, but now with aweek off, we can reset and look to some improvement in the back half of the season."

The Magpies themselves are in rare form, with areally nice blend of talent and experience.

"We were looking forward to last weeks weekend off, it was agood opportunityto freshen up and sharpen up our game ahead of this weeks big contest against Tarwin on their home deck," Yinnar coach Sam McCulloch said.

Tarwin,like acouple of others,remain just one game from the league's top six, but aloss againthis weekendwill turn up the pressure alittle bit more.

 TOORAV FOSTER

TOORA jumpedout of the blocks just a fortnight ago and looked as though they might have been on track to upset the more favoured Boolarra, only to be run down comfortably in the second half.

You wouldn't expect the challenge to be any less when they host Foster this weekend.

Toora coach Jack Weston is fully aware of this, and is expecting atough battle.

"Thelong weekend came at agoodtime after along stint playing,wewere looking forward to afreshenupand now comes the challengeofFoster in the first editionofthe Toner/Hoppner Cup," he said.

Any silverware is always welcomeina trophy cabinet, and in aseason that is still one of progression for the Magpies, the Toner/Hoppner Cup will be ararechance for the home sidetoget their hands on it this weekend. All they have to do is get the better of an in form Foster side, who themselves have come off an impressive victory over Stony Creek.

 STONY CREEK, FISH CREEK AND MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED HAVE THE BYE.

The Kangaroos defeated the Demons in the standalone match played on the long weekend.

Another milestone for Glengarrygreat

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND BY TOM HAYES

THE record extends.

and District league. With the reserves locked in atight battle with the Blues all day, the Magpies managed to get the job done.

May joined the Magpies in 1990, playing Thirds and being introduced to open-age football -34years ago.

More than half of his entire life has been seen at Fred King Oval.

The North Gippsland Football-Netball League’s longest-serving player recently reached his 550th game for Glengarry.

During their Round 8fixture with Rosedale, the Magpieswere spurredonbythe occasion to get over the line for May.

Joining May for his big day on the field was his nephew, Hamish Busk,who came into town especially for the game, usually playing his football for Longwarry in the Ellinbank

After trailingbyfour points in the final minute of the game, agoal after the siren at the top of the goal square gave the Magpies victory by two points, 10.4 (64) to 9.8 (62).

Taking to the field at 51-years-old,May believes alot of luckisinvolved in his journey, having never sustained any serious injuries throughout his lifetime.

“I had no real injury concerns early on, and I’ve hadacoupleinthe last couple of years but I’ve just been able to keep rolling along year in, year out,” he said.

During this time, May has racked up quite the resume. To hisnamehehas three senior premierships,multiple reserves premierships, best and fairest awards across thirds, reserves and seniors, and he has been known as acaptain, vice captain, assistantcoach, committee member and alifemember.

NGFNL President, Martha TruinconfirmedMay’sgames recordasthe league record for football.

Saturday, June 15

Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline (R)

6.00 Australian Story: The WarPup –Quaden Bayles. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Leeton, NSW

(R) Heather Ewart travels to Leeton.

7.00 ABCNews. Alook at the top stories of the day

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Agroup of bikers causes outrage

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv,R) DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter investigate the murder of aballroom dancer

9.45 ALifeInTen Pic tures: Elizabeth Taylor. (Ml, R) Takesalook at Elizabeth Taylor’s life through ahandful of iconic shots and private photographs.

10.40 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R) An intimate portrait of Whitney Houston. WhitneyHouston. 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 DestinationFlavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 JSchwanke’sLifeIn Bloom. (R) 10.05 Wales:Land Of The Wild. 11.00 My Unique B&B. 11.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.50 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw,R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 JerseyAnd Guernsey (PGaw) It is Liberation Day across the islands.

8.25 Portillo In ThePyrenees: ASpiritualQuest. (PGav,R) Part 3of4.MichaelPortillocontinues his Pyrenean challenge, this time in France’s Ariege region.

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) Part 3of4

10.15 Greenland: Sur vival

At TheEdge. (PG, R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (PGa)

12.10 Face To Face (Ma, R)

2.05 TheWitnesses. (Ma, R)

4.00 Peer To Peer.(PG,R) 4.30 Bamay.(R)

5.00 NHK World EnglishNews Morning 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Spiralling. 10.30 The Ice Cream Show. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. H’lights. 2.00 Patriot Brains. 2.55 United In Tears: TheOatlands Tragedy 3.25 WorldWatch 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That BuiltThe World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 IconsUnearthed: The Lord Of TheRings. 10.20 Biography:KISStory 11.55 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm MOVIE: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter.(1990,PG) 4.10 Bigger&Blacker: StevenOliver,MyLife In Cabaret. 4.30 NITVNews: Nula. 5.00 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 5.50 Going Native 6.20 News. 6.30 Strait To ThePlate. 7.00 The OtherSide 7.30 Miniseries: The Walk-In. 8.20 MOVIE: Stigmata. (1999,MA15+) 10.15 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Soft

Skin.(1964, PG, French) 8.10 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 10.00 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro.(1998,M) 3.00 The GreyFox (1982, PG) 4.40 Amanda. (2018, PG,French) 6.40 The LakeHouse. (2006,PG) 8.30 Sundown.(2021, MA15+) 10.00 Bliss. (2021, MA15+) 11.40 Obey (2018, MA15+) 1.30am Grand Piano.(2013,M) 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 The MorningShow: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship Round 5. DarwinTriple Crown.Day 1. Qualifying 2.00 MotorRacing. Supercars C’ship. Round5.Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Raceand Race11. From Hidden Valley Raceway,NT. 5.00 SevenNewsAt5 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line.(PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Football. AFL.Round 14.Adelaide vSydney.From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at all the action from the game.

11.00 Dream Home. (PGl, R) The first two dream homes are now complete and while the couplesfind out what the judges think of their efforts, the homeowners find out the new valuations of their renovated houses. Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

12.45 Motor Racing Supercars Championship.Round5.Darwin Triple Crown.Day 1. Highlights.From HiddenValley Raceway, NT

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. Amusician and his entourage crash land on asecret, magical island.

5.00 HouseOfWellness (PGa, R) Alook at locations that highlight living well

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country 11.00 House Of Wellness Noon HorseRacing. Stradbroke Day, Winter CupDay and SandownSaturday. 5.00 BargainHunt 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The HighlandVet 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am EscapeToThe Country 2.30 Creek

6.00 Getaway.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 11.00 Swimming.

6.00 9NewsSaturday. 7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials Day 6. Finalsand thenamingofthe Olympic swimmingteam forParis From BrisbaneAquatic Centre. 9.30 To Be Advised.

2.00 TheIncredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) From Antigua to Martinique,StLucia and the Grenadines, the team cruisesthe picturesque islands of the Caribbean on board aluxury superyacht.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Homeshopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) Acelebration of people andorganisations across Australia which makethe world abetter place

9GEM (92, 81)

6.00 TheBrighterSide: Save.Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and practical tips, from cleversidehustles to mealtime ideas andmoney-savingadvice.

6.30 TheDog HouseAustralia. (PGa, R) Neglectvictim Martin the staffymay finally find the caring home he deserves. 7.30 TheDog House. (PG,R)Aretriever is moping again whenyet another of its friends finds anew home. 8.30 AmbulanceUK. (Mal) Paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service respond to two separate calls for patients with severe burns, both in need of urgent treatment at the region’s only specialist burns unit. 11.00 TheCheap Seats (Mal,R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell andTim McDonald takealookatthe weekthatwas. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm Rich House,PoorHouse 3.10 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix at Road America. 4.15 A1: HighwayPatrol 5.15 Sunnyside. 5.45 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours.(2005,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon. (2016, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Stargate:Continuum. (2008,M) 11.30 Court Cam. Midnight Late Programs.

Wanted.(1956) 2.00 MOVIE: Scott Of TheAntarctic.(1948) 4.15 MOVIE: On The Beach. (1959, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union.Super Rugby Pacific. Semi-final. 9.30 SuperRugby Pacific PostMatch. 9.45 MOVIE: The Mechanic. (1972, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

Sunday, June 16

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline 1.25 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.(PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 10.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Para-Badminton. (PG, R) 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Such WasLife. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 FrenchCastles: Defying TheNazis. (PGav,R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw,R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 Lost WorldOfAngkor Wat. (PG,R)Part 1of2

9.20 RoyalAutopsy: Henr yIV– The Usurper (Ma)Part 3of4.Professor Alice Roberts exploresthe final days and cause of death of HenryIV. 10.20 South KoreaWith Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R) Part 3of3 11.10 MOVIE: Watandar,My Countr yman. (2022, PGal, R) Photographs of refugee descendants.

(Mav,R)

4.30 Art Works.(PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

12.25 TheGreat Fire Of London: London Burns. (PG, R)

3.10 HowToGet FitFast. (PGn,R) 4.05 Peer To Peer (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 AlJazeeraNews.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show:Weekend.(PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship Round 5. DarwinTriple Crown. Day2 Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round5.Darwin Triple Crown. Day2 Pre-Race and Race 12.From Hidden Valley Raceway,NT. 5.00 SevenNewsAt5 5.30 Melbourne Weekender.(PG)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 DreamHome. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 8.45 7NEWSSpotlight. An exclusivespecial investigation. 9.45 TheLatest: SevenNews. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: TheCronullaRiots (Malv,R) Alook at the 2005 Cronulla Riots. 11.15 Born To Kill? Timothy Spencer (MA15+av,R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day2.Highlights 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Hello SA.(PG,R) 6.30

(R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00

FootyShow. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Great Australian Detour Snow.(R) 1.30 Dogs 4Life. (R) 2.00 MOVIE: Speechless. (1994,PGls, R) MichaelKeaton, Geena Davis, Bonnie Bedelia. 4.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 5.00 9News FirstAtFive. 5.30

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGs)The travel guides headtoHongKong.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysingand uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) Alook at thelatest round of football. 11.00 9News Late. 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m) Abus full of kids crashes. 12.15 TheBrokenwood Mysteries. (Mav,R) 2.10

Long StoryShort.(2021,M) 12.30pm DirtyRotten Scoundrels. (1988,PG) 2.35 Soft Skin. (1964,PG, French) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018,PG) 6.35 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 8.30 Breaking NewsIn Yuba County. (2021, MA15+) 10.20 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. Noon Kickin’BackWithGilbertMcAdam. 12.30 MOVIE: The CrocodileHunter: Collision Course. (2002,PG) 2.05 MOVIE: Lord Of TheFlies. (1963 PG) 3.40 Going Places. 4.35 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 Homesteads. 8.30 MOVIE: Mr Untouchable.(2007, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Bullet.(1996,MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

TEN (10, 5)

Monday, June 17

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv,R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family:What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 11.00 Photos That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 11.50 Woven Threads: Refugees. (PGa,R) 12.00 Finding Home.(R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 No Body Recovered. (Ma, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 SuchWas Life. 3.35 The CookUp. (R) 4.05 StoriesOfPower.(Premiere) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG,R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Norway. (PGas, R) Nick Knowles explores Norway by rail.

10.05 Gruen. (R)

10.40 ABCLate News

(Premiere)

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (R) 11.45 Following The Drug Money. (PG,R) 12.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family:What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.50 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

8.30 Secrets Of TheTower Of London. (PGa, R) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee, the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s70years on the throne. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Hope SpringsEternal. (Ma, R) A79-year-old mancollapses in his garage. 10.15 SBSWorld News Late. 10.45 Of MoneyAnd Blood. (MA15+l) 12.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 2.40 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Laragives Taeler atasteofher own medicine with arevenge shop that dims the lights on Taeler

9.10 9-1-1. (Final, M) While Bobby’sfate remains uncertain, Athena embarks on amission to uncoverthe truth.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav)A home invasion turns deadly.

11.10 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.40 Police Custody USA: Wall Of Silence. (Malv, R) Alookatthe Kansas City police department.

12.40 TheEvent (Mav,R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBCToday. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9NewsMorning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023,Mls) Shalane Connors, Ishak Issa. 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal Hosted by GrantDenyer 6.30 The Project. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) Afresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.40 Have YouBeen Paying Attention? (Malns)Celebritypanellists compete to seewho can remember the most aboutevents of theweek. 9.40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood. (MA15+ls) Astand-upperformance by Welsh comedian and writer Lloyd Langford 11.05 10’s LateNews. Coverage of news, sportand weather 11.30 TheProject. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.30 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Cryptoland. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond OakIsland. 2.05 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’sI Literally JustTold You. 9.25 TinyBeautifulThings. 10.35 The Hospital:InThe Deep End. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke 2.00 Shortland

2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath TheSea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Australia’s Sleep Revolution. 8.30 Living Black. 9.10 Soh Presents:Generations And Dynasties. (Premiere) 10.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am

Amanda. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 6.55 Heart Beats Loud. (2018,PG) 8.45 Roxane. (2019,PG, French) 10.25 Grand Piano.(2013,M) 12.05pm Cordelia.(2019, M) 1.45 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.25 The Lake House. (2006,PG) 5.15 TheGreat Dictator.(1940,PG) 7.35 OddThomas. (2013, M) 9.30 Nothing To Laugh About.(2021, M, Norwegian) 11.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Do YouWant To Live Forever. Part 1of4

8.50 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Stress-Proof (Premiere, PGa) Actor Chris Hemsworth discovers how people can livebetter for longer.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 La Brea. (Mav) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA (PG) 2.30 Global Shop (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

9GEM (92,81) 7TWO

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’sPractice. 9.30 NBC Today 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm BusinessBuilders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby:AModel Empire. 3.30 Harry’sPractice 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country 6.30 BargainHunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Railroad Australia. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy 8.00 TV Shop 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of OurLives. 12.55 TheYoung And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Story Of GilbertAnd Sullivan. (1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 AntiquesRoadshow 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester 9.50 Coroner 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (73,64)

6am MorningPrograms. 1.30pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship 2.30 Motor Racing.Supercars C’ship.Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs.

Business Guide

Tuesday, June 18

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Aussie SnakeWranglers. 1.00 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, M) 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The AddamsFamily 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny 7.00 YoungSheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wolf Of Wall Street. (2013,MA15+) 12.10am Seinfeld. 1.10 Love Island USA 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 2.30 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science.(R) 10.30 Monday’sExperts.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road.(Mv,R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG,R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family:What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 GrandDesigns NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. (Final) 10.25 Because We Have Each Other.(Mal) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 AShot In AStarryNight:Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up (R) 4.10 StoriesOfPower 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar.(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS WorldNews

Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG,R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 ArtWorks. (PG,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

7.30 Who Do YouThink You Are? Stephen Curry. (PGas) StephenCurryexploreshis roots. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the topic of secretsand lies, delving into whether telling the truth is always the best policy 9.30 Dateline: Breaking Good –Mafia Kids. Takesa look at Italy’smafias. 10.00 SBSWorld NewsLate. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.15 Unbroken. (MA15+l) 12.55 Miniseries: The Night LoganWoke Up.(MA15+ns, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer.(R) 4.35 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) HostedbyDrChris Brown. 9.00 TheGood Doctor (Ma) Shaun and Leastruggle to balance their parental duties with their personallives. 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) Atruck crashes into arailway bridge. 11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.30 TheReal Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart (Madv,R) 12.30 TheDisappearance. (Ma, R) 1.30 Harry’sPractice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9NewsMorning. 12.00 Do YouWantToLive Forever. (R) 1.20 My Way. 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Bold.(PGa, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 GCBC.(R) 10.30

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair 7.30 Paramedics. (Mam)A star footballerneeds help 8.30 Under Investigation: ForThe Love Of Eden (Ma) Liz Hayesand the team takea look at the 2015 death of Tasmanian teen Eden Westbrook 9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl,R)

The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg.Continued. (1964,PG,

(93, 82)

Bewitched. 2.00 Full House 2.30 TheNanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 TheNanny 7.00 YoungSheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld.

Biggest Morning Teaheld in Moe

By KATRINA BRANDON

TEA, coffee, slices and goodies were available at the Moe and District Cancer Council’sBiggest Morning Tea on May 23.

Within moments of openingthe doors at the Moe RSL, lines of people came rushing in for the warmth of coffee and to donate money towards cancer research.

Moe and District Cancer Council Secretary, LindaHall, said that in the first 20 minutes of opening the doors, they had alreadysold 40 or more raffle tickets towards the fundraiser.

“It has been very successful over the years, and it’snot even half past 10. We have alreadysold 40 tickets in 20 minutes,” she said.

“At Moe and District,which we go to Newborough, Trafalgar, this is our seventh year, and the Biggest Morning Tea has been goingonfor 30 years. So, we havealways supported it in the bestway we can.”

From10amtonoon,people could eat, drink, chat, and buy goodies to avoid the cold weather and have fun at the same time. Towards the end of the fundraiser, the group raised more than $800.

Moe and District Cancer Councilconducts many raffles and activitiesthroughout the year, suchas garage sales, S-luncheons (soup, sandwich, and

slice), and high teas. The significant events they hold, Biggest Morning Tea and Daffodil Day, all benefit cancer research.

“This money goes directly to cancer research, but we have been fundraising for afew years and sending it to Melbourne for special research projects, such as ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer,” Ms Hall said.

“We have done eight lots of $5000, so it is pretty goodfor asmall grouptoraise that amount of money in the last three years. The next lot of $5000 is going towards paediatric cancer -for the children.”

Ms Hall told the Express thatthe local communities within the Latrobe Valley are very generous towards her group.

Like all volunteer organisations, the Moe and District Cancer Council welcomesanyone who wants to help. The group meets everyfourth Monday of the month at the Moe RSL at 1.30pm.

For more information, visit the Moe and District Cancer Council Facebook pageormessage Ms Hall on 0427 671 780.

Gippy Water recognises workmanship

THREEGippsland Waterteam members were recently recognised for their achievements in the workplace at Traralgon Rotary Club's annual Pride of Wor kmans hip Awards.

Thetheme of this year's awards was 'Doitonce, do it well, build a better Australia'.

Gippsland Water Healthy Country Lead,Daniel Rodaughan, Gippsland RegionalAgribusiness multiskilled operator John Farrugia and backflow prevention officer Christine Sterrick each received an award.

Ms Sterrick was nominated for her steadfastcommitment to achieving sustainable outcomes in her role and Mr Farrugia for his outstanding standard of work, work ethic and achievements in areasrelated to

land development, maintenance, and development programs.

Mr Rodaughan was nominated for hiswork championing diversity and inclusion initiatives and promoting Traditional Owner recognition within Gippsland Water.

Gippsland Water Managing Director,SarahCumming said it was fantastic to see three Gippsland Water tea mm em be rs be in g celebratedfor their achievements at work.

"Congratulation sC hristine, Daniel and John,"MsCumming said.

"It is terrifictosee our people being recognised for their contributions".

To meet moreGippsland Water team members, visit: gippswater. com.au/ourpeople

TRARALGON man James Downie recently made his 175th donation.

The48-year-old has beendonating plasma for eight years.

Mr Downie began whenaclosefamily member was diagnosed with blood cancer and received blood products as part of their treatment.

Mr Downie said it’saneasy process that has simply become part of his routine.

“I am in an out of the donor centre within an hour.Best of all, Iknow Iamdoingsomething to help other people,” he said.

Well done: Daniel Rodaughan, GuidoJakschik (onbehalf of John Farrugia) and Christine Sterrickaccept Rotary Pride of Workmanship awards Photograph supplied

Packed: Attendees came to Moe RSLfor the morning tea. Photograph supplied

Generous: Traralgon’s James Downie made his175thplasma donation recently. Photograph supplied

HOROSCOPES

by JoanneMadeline Moore

June 10 -June 16,2024

Saturn and Pluto stym e mot vation and slow progress

so you’re fired up to get things done But th s week – with Pluto squaring Mars on Tuesday – moderation and cooperat on could be difficult to find So do your best to ca m down and keep the peace Friday’s terrific Sun/Mercury conjunction boosts your ab lity to connect and converse with others, espec ally with n your loca community So make the most of it!

With proactive Mars in your s gn, and P uto activating your career zone, you’re keen to power ahead and ach eve more at work But high stress levels, long delays and short t melines are a prob em at the moment, as you are diverted from professional responsibil t es by a tricky persona matter, a medd ing friend or a frustrating financia ssue With plenty of patience and a dollop of d p omacy, you’l steer your way through a chal enging week

Th s week – courtesy of Wednesday’s Mercury/Saturn square – work looks stressfu , and you won’t have the patience to put up with annoying people or tedious explanations So strive to extricate yourself from negative situat ons n a tactful way On Fr day, communication and conversat on are the buzzwords as you share op n ons, earn a new ski l, or pass on some exciting information It’s a good time to give your Gemini brain cells a thorough workout!

Expect a rather stressful week as Saturn and Pluto stir up resentments unfinished arguments and bad memories Burying your head in the sand is probably a good option for sensitive overloaded Crabs Use the downt me for relaxation, contemp ation and plann ng Then – from Friday onwards – dare to set ambitious goals and dream big dreams As wr ter (and birthday great) Joyce Carol Oates reminds us: “A daydreamer is prepared for most things ”

You’re determined to complete a pro ect with creative panache and oads of Leo style But there are some frustrating p anetary patterns so expect power plays, disrupt ons or delays Patience and compromise are required, otherwise it wi l be a long and chal enging week When it comes to your work routine and professiona pro ects, the b g lesson to learn is how to delegate Noone (not even a super-capable Leo) is ndispensable! On Friday, fo low your dreams

Virtuous Virgos love to fee useful and productive But does it seem as if you’re treading water at work, or a close relationship is going backwards? This week Saturn slows things down and increases frustrations (espec ally on Wednesday) But then Mercury (your patron planet) hooks up with the Sun on Friday, which encourages you to pa r up w th a creat ve colleague and make your professional dreams come true You’ll need to be extra patient though!

You cou d also find t difficult to stick to your chosen diet, dai y exercise program or usual beauty routine

Perhaps it would be better to moderate your perfectionist streak, accept your perce ved mperfections, and learn to ove yourse f as you are? Be inspired by birthday great Judy Garland: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, nstead of a second-rate version of somebody else ”

Prepare for a rather tricky week as Pluto squares Mars, and people (or circumstances) frustrate your plans Don’t let others hi ack your career goals or derail your domestic dreams No matter how cha leng ng things become or how long it takes, you need to be the capta n of your own sh p and the master of your own destiny! So your motto is from fellow Scorpio, award-winning actress Ti da Swinton: “What is any l fe without the pursuit of a go den dream?”

Th s week if you’re argumentative with family members, friends and work col eagues, then they wi l be in the mood to fight back! So – if you want to avoid fiery clashes – do your best to be more tolerant and understanding towards others Plus try to view a troubled close relationship from a much more ph losophical perspective The winning formu a for smooth Sagittarian communication s conversation + cooperation + generosity + joy

Saturn (your ru ing planet) squares Mercury on Wednesday, so expect a stressful week of frustrations and challenges nvolving work, health, education or ne ghbours And – courtesy of Mars and Uranus – a friend or fami y member could say or do something that makes you gasp As writer (and birthday great) Joyce Carol Oates reminds us: “Sometimes people surprise us People we believe we know ” A flexible, phi osoph cal attitude w ll get you through

The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jup ter are al trans t ng through your romance and fr endship zones Communication, creative partnerships and joint ventures are favoured, as you spark ideas off each other Expect some resistance to your ideas, but that’s OK Plus (courtesy of Mars and Uranus) you’l find your domestic life and fami y relationships are exc t ng and unpred ctable So hold onto your hat and expect the unexpected Life certainly won’t be boring!

Do your best to avoid Piscean procrastination and negative self-talk Mars and Uranus are activating your learning and local environment zone So it’s t me to be clever, confident and proactive as you set ambitious goals, attract mentors and expand your wor d in exc t ng new d rections Study, observe, listen and learn! Your motto for the week is from b rthday great, writer Wil iam Butler Yeats: “Educat on is not the fi ling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire ”

AMBULANCE Victoria(AV) celebrated the latest group of graduate Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics at aceremony recently.

More than 30 graduates were joined by family, friendsand special guests to acknowledge them successfully completing the Graduate Ambulance Paramedic (GAP) program, with some graduates from the Morwell and Sale AV branches.

GAPs undertake astructured, on-road supervision and learning program for at least 12 months after completing their university degrees, before becoming fully qualified ALS paramedics.

The program helps graduates transition from the classroom to the ‘real world’, integrating into day-to-day team responsibilities and activities.

Graduating Paramedic, Tom Williams said he pursuedacareer in paramedicine after being inspired by his previous role working for Disney World in Florida.

“Disney World encouraged us to go out of our way to make someone’s day better by creating magical moments and it promptedmetothink about what Iwanted to do,” he said.

“I wanted to make those moments happen for people, so it encouraged me to consider another career.

“Now Iget that in my job, and Ilove all aspects; whether it be going to the big cases, or the little things like making asomeone acup of teaor holding someone’shand becausethey’re scared of what’s happened -itfulfils me.”

Mr Williams was also inspired to become aparamedic after speaking to several family members who are nurses, and said he couldn’t have done it without their support.

“Paramedicine wasn’t somethingIthought I’d do,” he said.

“I love the varietyofwork. There aresomany little things that can make it special.

“I encourage people to find acareer where you can have those magic moments every day.”

AV Chief Executive, Jane Miller said it was an honour to celebrate this milestone with the new graduates.

“We congratulate all our newest ALS paramedics on completing their graduate ambulance paramedic program and are thrilled to see them starting the next chapter in their careers,” she said.

“They have already spent significant time on-road and are deeply passionate about improvingthe health of the community by delivering Best Care to all Victorians.”

COPYRIGHT Joanne Made ne Moore 2024

GIPPSLANDERS will no longer be subject to the nuisance practicesoftelemarketers spruikingthe Victorian Energy Upgrade (VEU) scheme with door-knocking next on the chopping block.

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said the ban on telemarketing and door-knocking for the VEU comes after areview of the practices that was secured by his party.

“From May, accredited providers of theVEU scheme are not allowed to coldcall aperson to promote productsand services, with aban on doorknocking to come into effect on August1,”

Mr O’Brien said.

Mr O’Brien said he wrote to the Ministerfor Energyback in 2022 urging action afterhis office was inundated with complaints about the telemarketing practicesofaccredited providers under the VEU scheme.

“The Minister responded at the time and offered assurances that they hadthe situationunder controlbyintroducing a‘Code of Conduct’ for these contractors, but anecdotal evidence proved that the invasive and disruptive telemarketing practices of these accreditedproviders did not subside,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The code of conduct that governed the accredited

providers underthe program statedthat they could not call the same household twice within 30 days -the problem remained that there were multiple companies contacting the same household “Fast forward two years and Iamgrateful that common sense has prevailedand we willnolonger be subjectedtothese nuisance telemarketing practices.”

Mr O’Brien saidthe EssentialServices Commission (ESC) will monitor compliance with the new laws, with companies found to be in breach liable for fines of up to $46,000.

“The tacticsthat have beenusedbymanyofthese VEU providershave been extremely disruptive and often intimidating, particularly for our more vulnerable residents,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I encourage anyone who is cold-called by aVEU provider to report the breachinorder to deterthese unnecessary telemarketing practices.”

Mr O’Brien said people could report breaches of the new laws by calling the commission on 03 9032 1310, or by emailing veu@esc.vic.gov.au Residents can also lodge acomplaintwith Consumer Affairs Victoria online at: forms. consumer.vic.gov.au/gef or by calling 131 450.

Cohort: Victoriahas welcomedits newest batch of graduatingparamedics. Photograph supplied

Councilcomparedtohigh school

From Page 1

COUNCILLOR Lund took to Facebook, saying, “It is my sincere hope that this finding raises the bar on expectations for the behaviour and conduct of those entrusted with the privilege of public office”.

However, Cr Ferguson didnot deliver awritten apologylastSeptember and optedtoread the arbiter’s direction verbatim.

“As stated in the arbiter’s findings, in each case, the apology must be unreserved and reference that Cr Ferguson has engaged in misconduct by breaching the standards of conduct…of the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020 through her tweets about the LGBTIQA+ community,” Cr Ferguson read to the chamberon September 4, 2023.

Cr Fergusonhas been suspended from council duties for one month for the 'insincere' apology. As such, she attended her last council meeting on June3beforeher suspension period, whichcame into effectat12.01am on Tuesday, June 4.

In thattime, she will miss one council meetingand won’t be paid or have access to council property.

Freedom of expression

CR Ferguson defended herself in asubmission to the arbitration hearing held lastAugust,sayingshe had the right to exercise freedom of expressionand opinion and thatCrLundwas attacking her for adifferent political view.

Thesesentiments were shared by TaylahLing at the councilmeeting last week.MsLing told thechamber that the arbitration system was being used as a weapon to attack not just Cr Ferguson but the broader community as well.

“Those who stand by her and share those views have as well been censored by this attack,” Ms Ling said.

“It attacks our want for atruly diverse

council chamber, it attacks our freedom of opinion and expression, anditis attacking our democratically elected councillor,” she continued.

“I wanttothank (Cr Ferguson) for having the courage to stand firmly in her convictions and herbeliefs regarding the LGBT community, and Iwant her to know that she is not alone in this fight for single-sex spaces and safeguarding children.”

Cr Lund posted on social media before the council meeting that “Freedom of speech is not alicense for discrimination”.

The councillor also wrote that her calling out of Cr Ferguson’s “harmful behaviour” made her atargetofattacks intending to intimidate and disrupt whatshe called“thenecessary processes to address these serious issues” (referencing the arbitration system).

Cr Lund toldthe Express,“As an elected representative, Iamfirmly committed to accountability, transparency,and addressingunprofessional and discriminatory behaviour. Ihave consistently stood againstdiscriminatory and harmful behaviour."

"It is not easy to do this, and in doing so,Ihave been subject to online attacks aimed at intimidating and disrupting me. Despite this, it hasn’t hindered me in ensuring that, as acouncil group, we hold one another to account and conduct ourselves in line with the Councillor Code of Conduct.”

When asked if freedom of expression and accountability can be balanced, Cr

Lund said, “The arbitrationoutcome, whichresulted in Councillor Ferguson's one-month suspension, aims to uphold the standards of accountability and transparency while reflecting the need to balancefreedom of expression with holding politicians accountable for their actions.”

Latrobe City Council Chief Executive Officer, StevenPiasente, said the correct process was followed in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and that thecouncilwillsupport the implementation of the outcomes.

“Adherencetothese standards (of behaviour) ensures that counciloperates with the highest level of governance, integrity and professionalism to maintain the public’s trust,” he said.

‘Petty’schoolyard politics’

AS the Expressunderstands, two police officersattended the meeting after being alerted that aprotest could occur. No such situation eventuated.

However,asMsLingexitedthe chamber at the conclusion of her address, interacting with gallerymembers as she did, about half of the galleryfollowed her in silent demonstration.

Latrobe City residents seemtobe seeking accountability and transparency. While council meetings are open to the public again after being closed and held online in June last year, they require prior registration and are limited

to 60 people.Ayear ago, council cited maintaininga respectful environment free from “disruptive behaviour” as the reasonfor hosting the virtualmeeting. The gallery was about full last week, and the atmosphere was decidedlymore tense as Ms Ling began her address.

Some gallery members nodded passionately as Ms Ling said the arbitration system incentivisessystematic misuse. She said financial cost inhibits councillors’ abilitytoappeal becausethey often have to self-fund the appeal process in the Supreme Court or VCAT.

Ms Ling said this couldbewhy “genuine people” do not run for council because, although councillors make commentsthatare not meant to be offensive, offence is often taken.

Before Ms Ling left the chamber, Cr Ferguson asked her how thecommunity, particularlythe SouthWard, perceived the situation.

While thankful the suspension is just one month rather than half ayear, Ms Ling said it did not mean people weren't upset that the South Ward has no councillor for that time.

Council’s website suggests residents can reachany councillortoraise an issue in the interim, regardless of the ward they represent.

“As aCouncil, we are here to serve all in our community,” the statement says. Latrobe City Council Mayor, Darren Howe, underscoredthis point in amedia release,saying“Iacknowledge that South Ward residents are concerned that they will lack representation, I would like to assurethese residents that they will be supported during Cr Ferguson’s absence."

“I am confident that all councillors will work together effectively into the future and willsupportCrLund and Cr Fergusononher returntothe chamber.”

However, some Latrobe City residents, Ms Ling included, are not convinced of this. In the days after the meeting, Ms Ling posted to Facebook, highlighting that council removed Cr Ferguson’s profile from theLatrobeCityCouncil website.

She called it a“new low”.

“Are we back in high school, or is this the maturity we should expect from our council?” Ms Ling wrote.

Facebook users did not hold back their disappointment in the comments, describing the circumstances surrounding Cr Ferguson’s suspension with words like “petty”, “toxic”, and “childish”. Leanne Irvingcommented, “Wow, this council are acting like they are still in high school, not agood look”.

Others were quick to endorse the suspension, with Sarah Howard commenting: “It’s not immature; it’s protocol.”

Latrobe City Councilrestricted Facebook comments for the council meeting.

Cr Ferguson is operating her Facebook page under the title ‘Citizen of South Ward Melissa Ferguson’ and posted a montage of videos of herself as Rise Up by Andra Day played.

Shewrote,“Hello followers. Due to my 30-day suspension Iwill be updating this page as acommunity-minded citizen”.

Out: SouthWardCouncillor,Melissa Ferguson has been suspended forone month followinga Twittertirade File photograph

Voice: Taylah Lingattended the Latrobe City Council meeting last Mondayin supportofCouncillorMelissa Ferguson Photograph supplied

Community benefitconcert

By KATRINABRANDON

IT’S undoubtedly not the pub, but the rowdy town hall making the noise recently where bands the AcousticKitchenand the Blind Cobblers Thumb, bringing the Celtic/Irish twist and painting the town green.

The Blind Cobblers Thumb consists of four members who brought their talents and laughter from Foster.

Foster teachers and partofthe South Gippsland SchoolsMusic Program, Rebecca Bone and Roy John,werejoined by their ‘keeping-Ms-Bone-fromgetting-off-track’ Fiona Curram and mandolin player Julian McMullan throughout thenight. The group has been part of the local music scene for many years and was happy to bring their talents to fundraising for the Mirboo North Recovery Relief. While the group themselves weren’tdirectly impacted by the storm,MrJohn, amember of the Blind Cobblers Thumb, was traversing the local streets,witnessing the devastation that awaited the town.This resilience, this ability to face adversity head-on, is atestament to the strength of the community, he said.

“I tried calling him in the storm, but of course, the phones weren’t working,” Ms Bone told the crowd.

Ms Bone told the crowd about the experience, while Ms Curram quietly added asad and emotional undertone soundtrack,throwing offMs Bone. The comedic distraction kept the positivity they hoped to achieve throughoutthe town and energy high for thoseready to dance.

The Mirboo NorthHall waspackedfor the event, with up to 16 tables full. Odd seats were here and there, but that’s becausethe group was on the floor, clicking their heels to theinviting sways of the band.

Opening for the Cobblers was the MirbooNorth acapella group AcousticKitchen. The crowd wasn’t as rowdy as they were for the Blind Cobblers, but more of the peaceful enjoyment of sitting in ones company and listening to relatable, choc-filled parodies of classic songs.

The night’s generosity didn’t stop at the group, but the South Gippsland Shire Council and the MirbooNorth Hall committee. The hall committee allowed the bands to play and use needed audio equipment free of charge so that all money raised could go back into the town.

At the end of the night, many thanks and the screaming of “encore!” hollowed out the room. The night turned into ablast, proving it’s not only the pubs whoknow how to have fun.

Grants issued for storm relief

THANKS to adonation of $30,000 from Esso Austr alia to the Mirboo Nort hC ommunit y Recovery Fund, agrant of almost $20,000has gone to the Storm Cell Volunteers (auspiced by the Mirboo North Community Shed) to assist in completing the work on the jobs they have logged post the February 2024 storm.

This grant is supplemented by donations from community organisations both inside and outside the community,including the Friends of theMirboo North Aged Care and Leongatha Secondary College, and will assist property owners who don’t have the physical or financial capacity to manage their clean up.

Since the storm event in February, the Storm Cell Volunteers have assisted more than 300 property owners to clean up their damaged properties, while also providing alistening ear and valuable wellbeing support. It has been ahugeeffort, with theteambeing accessible to thecommunityseven days aweek since the event, initiallyatthe Mirboo North RSL Hall and then at the community shed.

With Disaster ReliefAustralia(DRA) bringing volunteers to Mirboo North to carry out clean up work,the StormCell Volunteers have made the

call to leave any new jobs to the DRA, while they focus on using this grant and other donations to finish off their final jobs.

Esso Australia recognised the challenges facing the community around Mirboo North after the severe storm hit. It was clear that with almost 30 houses uninhabitable and thousands of wind-blown trees,the recovery would not only take significant financialsupport, butwould require long term effort. EssoAustralia reached out to the community and provided asignificant donation to support these recovery efforts.

The Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund hasreceived donations from arange of generous donors, from large corporates, community organisations and individuals, from insideand outside the community. These donations have been (and continue to be) valuable in supporting arange of recovery activities on-goingacross the community, including replanting projects, mental health first aid trainingand communityevents to bring people together.

If you wan tt of ind out more, em ai l @mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au

Cheery: The Blind CobblersThumb crew RoyJohn,Rebecca Bone,Julian McMullanand Fiona Curram held abenefit concer tinMirboo Nor th recently. Photograph supplied

Ongoing: StormCell volunteersLibby,Dave, Katrina, Tish and Gary continue to help the Mirboo Nor th recovery effort Photograph supplied

Nuclear argumentmakes no sense

RECENTannouncements by the federal Opposition Leader, PeterDutton aretobedenounced and rejected as insulting to the people of Gippsland/ Latrobe Valley.

The reality is Australia has neveraccepted, wanted, needed or approved nuclear reactorsto generate electricity supply.

The truth is Australians have essentially four principal forms of electricity generation,being: (a) coal and gas, which is cost effective and essential for mainspower, (b) wind and sun,which is very expensive, unreliable and intermittent, (c) hydro, verycheap but limitedbylocation or (d) nuclear, which is non-existent and banned in Law since 1998.

Therefore Mr Dutton’sidentificationwithnuclear energy mustsurelymakehim the dumbest and most irrelevant politician in history.

His suggestion of using the Latrobe Valley as asitefor nuclear power stations is no lessthan acontemptible backhander aimed at our region. Australia has no nuclear power stations. The Lucas Heights Facility built in 1958, has only two nuclear reactors and those are dedicated to scientific research and medical services.

Politically speaking, Mr Dutton’s nuclear obsession is damaging the brand and credibility of the LNP,justafew months from theQueensland State Election.

What could have been acomfortable win, over a tired Labor government, may now be much closer than expected.

Queensland Labor Premier, Steven Miles has 52 seatstothe LNP 34, in effect the LNP must gain around 14 seats to win amajoritywhile defending six of its own seats on less than two per cent margins. The last thing the LNPneed is a‘Dud’ Federal Leader needlessly pursuing an unnecessary form energy that will never have the supportofthe Australian peopleorapproval of the Commonwealth.

How can anyone take Dutton seriously, he should apologise and resign as Opposition Leader.

Thomas Quinn Moe

Going nuclear?

IN May 2022, Finland’s Greensbackednuclear energy.

Two years later the Finnish electricity grid was 98 per cent carbon-free and Finns were paying 12 cents (AUD) akilowatt.

Finland has the second cheapest electricity in the whole of Europe.

The Olkilouto 3Nuclear Plant was builtby Teollisulden Voimay Oy (TVO) hadaturnkey contract that cost overruns were borne by the construction company.

Thecosttobuild was $9.6 billionwith alifespan of 60 to 80 years. It takes around eight years to build anuclear power plant, not the 20 that Chris Bowen talks about. Countries like France, Japan, Germany, Belgium, and Russia have all used plutonium recycling to generate electricity whilst also reducing the radiological footprint of their waste.

The CSIRO, while promoting renewables here in Australia, says in their recent report that ‘future wind costs are being revised upwards’.

They refer to “First-of-a-kind” costs in Australia that also apply to other technologies such as offshore wind,solarthermal, and carbon captureand storage (CCS) but have not been reflected in the final GenCostreportdue to theirproject-specific nature.

Who will pay for the 10,000kms of transmission lines required for renewable energy zones?

Another cost ignored is the cost of renewable waste. The global wastefrom renewablesispredictedtoincrease by 3000 per centfor solar, 200 per cent for wind, and 600 per cent for energy storage by 2030.

So while renewable energywaste is recyclable and contains high-value minerals, there is alack of recycling infrastructure.

Australia should go nuclear, reduce our carbon footprint, reduce our energy costs, and stop covering our farmland with solar farms and transmission lines.

Brian Mawhinney

Traralgon

Community tree

RECENTLY there has been alovely plaque installed beside the walking trackalong the Traralgon Creek at the end of Windsor Court, Traralgon.

It is in front of the magnificent Traralgon Park Oak Tree.

It details the history of the tree, the touching reason for it’s planting nearly 100 years ago, and some history of the Campbell family who settled Traralgon Park and planted the Oak.

Ithink it is great that the Campbell family and the oak tree have been recognised in this way.

It is awell-loved tree by the residents who live in the area, and for the last 12 years the residents of WindsorCtand Hedges Avenue have held their street Christmas party by the tree which has afforded them shelter from wind, rain and sun.

About eight years ago, we gathered afew acorns from thetree and grew three young plants in pots. Ayear later they were planted at aproperty in Sale.

This was aproject of grandson Jack

They have grown very well and are now nearly four metres high, so the history concerning the Traralgon Park Oak will continue for many generations to come.

Congratulations to all concerned with theerection of the plaque.

Roy WVodden Traralgon

Minor corrections

JOHN Mulligan in his letter (Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 29/05/24) has experienced in his 93 years the forest environment,lives and property put at risk by the cessation of prescribed burning. He is totally correct when critical of the paltry area being treated by the Victorian Authorities. He is also correct that the Royal Commission in its preliminary report recommended five to eight percent (440,000-640,000 hectare pa) of the forest area “ata minimum” be fuel reduced.

Unfortunately in John’s opinion piece, the decimal points within his data took it upon themselves to shift their position both backwards and forwards.

The second Mulligan error was that the 43,000 hectares pa should have read 430,000 hectares, a big difference to the 51,000 ha. The error was the amount 0.06 per cent should read 0.63 per cent as claimed by Chief Fire Officer, Mr Chris Hardman. By the final Royal Commission report, possibly for political reasons, the recommendation was reduced to five per cent pa and then to almost nothing, If the Department (DEECA) and its predecessors had treated the Victorian forests to eight per cent pa burning over the last 60 years as the Western Australian agencies have done, then Victoriamay have hadonly six or so deaths rather than the 312 Victoria has had. In the same time there has been only two bushfire deaths in WA.

Prescribed burning seem to be avery good idea to maintain our forests healthy and safe.

David Packham OAM Traralgon

No place fornuclear

THE Liberal and NationalParties’ current campaignagainst renewableenergy is alarming for the Latrobe Valley.

Rather than supporting asmoothand relatively timely shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy, its focusonnuclear energy and opposition to windand solar energy is threatening us with delays, power shortages and increased energy costs.

The current power stationoperatorshave all announced closure dates for their coal fired power stations. Yallourn Win2028, Loy Yang Ain2035 and Loy Yang Bin2046. Both EnergyAustralia and AGL are committed to renewable energy projects and none of the three operators are interested in building anuclear power station on their sites.

The mine operators, including Engie, hold mining licences that will not be relinquisheduntil they have completed mine rehabilitation, decadesrather than years.

The Latrobe Valley would not be asuitable site for nuclearpower even if the legislation prohibiting nuclear power(the Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Act of 1983), Australian Radiation and Nuclear Sa fety Act of 1998/2024 and Environmen t Protection and Biodiversity Act of 1999/2023) were repealed.There is nowhereinthe Valleythat is far enough away from the major populationcentres that could be considered safe for anuclear power station.

Energy companies are building renewable power projects, including batteries to stabilise the grid.

Individual householders, schools, community organisations, not-for-profits and businesses are increasingly installing rooftop solar. Opponents of wind and solar farms can delay their construction, but at what cost to energy consumers?

The future of energy in the Latrobe Valley, as elsewhere in Australia, is in renewables.

Marianne Robinson Churchill

Evidence doesn’t stackup

I’M sorry Patricia Correa, but the evidence of your more than regular contributions to the print media does not support your claims that you always give respect, (Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 29/05/24). Furthermore, the fact you are “a parent, grandparent and great grandparent” sadly does not make you more likely to be respectful or tolerant. Some would argue, in fact, the opposite is more likelytooccur,and in your case,withthosewho hold different political views.

Iprovide two recent examples:

1. In the Herald Sun of 18/05/24, you wrote “the idiots of this land gave our lucky country to the Labor Party”, and;

2. In the Latrobe Valley Expressof29/05/24,you describedas“losers” the “university students who disrupt our streets, those who have eyes on their phones, and drop out school leavers.”

To that Iwould say well done to the very few young people who are interested in politics, most of the population have eyes on their phones, and the world is full of ultimately happy and successful early school leavers, all of whom may or may not have “had it tough”.

Perhaps your problemstems from the fact you taught your children respect is for “elders”.

John Duck

Trafalgar

2+ 2= 5

LET me get this straight. If Australians useour coal or gas to provide cheap and reliablepower for Australian families and business, it will bring about the end of the world due to ‘global’ warming. Conversely, if other countries, especially China and Indiawho, betweenthem, emit more Co2 greenhouse gases into the ‘global’ atmosphere in 10 days than Australia does in an entire year, use coal and gas to provide cheap and reliable power for themselves, there’s not aproblem and nothing to see here.

Translation: Aussies are being lied to and conned by BS artists of the first order with an unproven and highly experimental energy strategy based entirely on ideology and not engineering.

Joseph Lis

Morwell

Safety first

IAMwriting to raise aserious concern about the safety of pedestrians in the Latrobe Valley region, particularly with regard to vehicles emergingfrom laneways between shopfronts.

Drivers frequentlyfail to observe theirsurroundings or are speeding as they exit these laneways, posing asignificant hazard to pedestrians. On one occasion, afriendofmine, who was accompanied by her assistance dog, wasnearly struck by acar. Fortunately, she managed to pull her dog back just in time, averting what could havebeenaserious injury to either herorher assistance dog.

It is crucial for the local council to consider installing barriers or some form of protection at the entrances and exits of all laneways in the Latrobe Valley. This would help ensure that cars slow down when entering and exiting these areas. The need for such measuresisheightened by theincreasing presence of electric vehicles,which are quieter and harder to hear. This poses an additional challenge for individualswho arehard of hearing, as well as for people in general who may not detect these vehicles approaching.

This safety improvementisnot only vitalfor

Connector: TheTraralgon Park OakTree has become agathering place of many great community activities Photograph supplied

individuals like myself who use seeing-eye dogs, but also for peopleinwheelchairs,those withother assistance animals, the elderly, and anyone with disabilities.

Enhancing safety in these areas would significantly improve the quality of life for all residents and prevent potentially tragic accidents.

Ihope Latrobe City Councilwill take immediate action to address this pressing issue.

Phillip Chalker Traralgon

Have your say

Valley could be big for jobs, investment

By PHILIP HOPKINS

us and this all-renewables approach,” he said.

Queried about whether the Opposition saw nuclearasamakeorbreakissue, Mr Littleproud said it went to the heart of the cost of living.

WITH the Latrobe Valley apossible site for anuclear power station under the federal Opposition’s planned energy policy, The Nationals Leader, DavidLittleproud,saida nuclearstationwould create jobsand generate huge investment in the regions.

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Speaking on Sky News,MrLittleproud said the nuclear plans would be announced “in the next little bit”, but the Oppositionwouldbe upfront and honest with the Australian people.

“That’s about making sure that on atechnical basis, that it doeswork in the geographical areas that we’resayingthat they’ll go. But they will be where existing coal fired power stations are,” he said.

“And the reason we want to do thatisbecause there’s existing infrastructure,there’s existing workforces that can enjoy workforce beyond coal. But there’s also the fact that we get rid of the 28,000 kilometres of transmissionlines will be requiredunder this Greens folly of renewable energythat’s destroyingthe verything it’s there to protect, the actual natural environment, while tearing up also prime agricultural land and your food security, drivingupyour food prices.

“So there is asensible solution to this. We will announce it and we’ll be able to show our costings as well about how much this will cost, whatyour energy billwill be and what your energy mix will be, about making sure we are not putting all our energy eggs in one basket.”

Mr Littleproud said an all-renewables approach could not underpin manufacturing with batteries and wind factories and solar factories.

“Theyjustcan’t do it. And so you need this thing called baseload power and we’ll make sure that we have that mix and Australians will see that and will see aclear difference between

“Ourfixed costs continue to be thereand it’s our energy bills and it’s our food bills. And they’re intertwined. Food costs more becauseof the cost of energy for food processes,.” he said.

“But what you don’t want to do is create sovereign risk and concentration risk by putting all your energy eggs in one basket.”

The CSIRO’s latest GenCost report found it would cost at least $8.5 billion to build alargescale nuclear power plant in the country, and that nuclear power would be at least50per cent more expensive than wind and solar power backed by batteries.

Mr Littleproudacknowledge the GenCost report, but whenitdiscussed the costofnuclear, it failed to acknowledge that anuclear power plant lasts for some 80 to 100 years.

“These wind turbinesand solar panels are somewhere between five and 15. There’ll be four to five times turnover of those.And you can’t use the sameconcretepylons for these wind turbines that you do for anuclear power plant,” he said.

“And it’s also doesn’t take into account the energy mix that we put in place. CSIRO doesn’t know our energy mix that we’ll announce. And thatmeans that we’llhave nuclear powerplants running at greater capacity, 90 per cent plus. That’s how you drive the cost down. That’s how the Canadians drove it down. And so that’s whatwe’llarticulate along with the sites to be upfront.”

Mr Littleproud said you can’t keep spending Australian taxpayers’ money to solve the nation’s problems.

“Because ultimatelyitrunsout. You’ve got to address the fundamentals and that’s cheaper energy, more reliable energy, but also attacking

those things likefood prices and migration and abloated bureaucracyof36,000 extra public servants in Canberra. That’s not going to keep the lights on,” he said.

Queried whetherthere couldbefinancial incentives for peopleliving in electorateswhere anuclear reactor willbeplaced, Mr Littleproud said the Opposition was looking at awhole range of different policies.

“But there are billions of dollars worthof incentives by having anuclear power plant in your community. The jobs that will come from this, the high paying jobs that’ll be, in many caseshigherpaidthanwhatacurrentcoal-fired power station is. But many of those expertise are transferrable,” he said.

“So you’ve got to understandthis will be a significant investment in these regional areas and for those areas that have coal-fired power stations,asthey slowly sweat out, what will happen is that there’s an opportunity for some of those to switch over.And that that’s the common sense solutionthattakes away all this pain that regional Australians are feeling.”

Mr Littleproudsaidcity residents whowanted renewables should understand the burden they’re asking regional Australians to bear.

“We’re actually having our livelihoods ripped up in front of us because our prime land agricultural land is taken away, not just with the wind turbines and panels, but with the transmission lines,” he said.

“We’re tearingfamilies apart,we’re tearing communities apart, but for some reason we’re meant to bear that burden, when there’s an alternative solution that we can take time to getright and we will get right and we’ll live up to our international commitments.”

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HOGAN, Kevin William 'Hoges'. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at LRH on Tuesday 4June 2024.

Aged 68 years Loved and loving husband of Lesley. Loved father of Adam and Kelly. Father-in-law of Tracey and Mark. Adored Pop of Liam, Harrison and Lachlan. Brother of Tommy, Sue, Trevor and Brian. Awonderful person, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you have left behind, Sharing and caring, always content, Loved and respected wherever you went. Loved beyond life

Kevin, You will always be my soulmate. We've travelled many years together, 47 years as husband and wife, and 4years prior. We've been through thick and thin and always stuck like glue, we were as one. Iwill love you forever and ever Lesley XXX.

BOND, Leslie. Passed away on Thursday, 30

Dad, Asimple man with aheart of gold; alegend of your time. You taught us so much and worked so hard to set us up in life. Forever grateful and forever loved. Rest easy. Love Adam, Tracey and Harrison XXX.

Dad, How do Isay goodbye? You were there whenever Ineeded you, you were my rock and my safe place. You were my person, always and forever. Love Kelly XXX.

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Passed away on 1st June, 2024 in Brisbane. Amuchloved son-in-law of Peter and Gwen.

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Dear Kevin, Your loss brings sadness to us all but we remember who you were always. The best husband, father and pop. It was an honour and aprivilegebeing part of your world. Love always your son-in-law Mark. Pop, Thanks for the many great memories, like making blue pancakes and taking me to golf. I'll always love you. Love Liam. Pop, Thanks for letting me drive the golf cart, even when Icrashed it! Thanks for the blue pancakes and always having twisties. Love Lach.

saddened on the passing of Kevin. Avery much loved husband, father and pop. Our heartfelt condolences to Leslie, Adam, Kelly and families at this sad time. He was agreat friend to many. Latrobe Valley Express Partnership Management and Staff.

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JUSTICE, Peter. 15/10/1952 -31/5/2024.

Loving son of Ray (dec.) and Thelma. Brother to Alan, Cheryl, Leanne, Paul (dec.) and partners. Father to Craig, Jason and Angela. Loving Pop, Uncle and Great uncle.

He fought ahard battle.

Thank you to all staff at L.R.H. who cared for Peter, from Oncology to Palliative Care.

At Peter's request, aPrivate Cremation was held. Rest In Peace

JUSTICE, Peter. 31/5/2024.

Aged 71 years Brother of Cheryl and Colin Noy. Uncle to Brook, Kellie, Travis and partners. Great uncle to 5. You suffered long enough, rest In peace now Peter

KING (nee Ross), Judith Anne 'Judy'

Passed away peacefully at LRH, Traralgon on Monday 3June 2024.

Aged 84 years

Loved and loving wife of Bruce (dec.). Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Rohan, Julie and Barney and Narelle and Mark.

Cherished Nanna of Oscar.

Loved sister and sister-inlaw of Dennis and Cheryl and family.

Reunited with Bruce God saw that you were weary, The hill too steep to climb, He gently closed your eyes, and whispered "Peace be thine."

LAANE, Erik Louis. Passed away peacefully on 2June 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Dearly loved and devoted husband of Annette. The most devoted, gentle, loving father of Troy, Paige and Brandon.

Adored Gramps of Seth and Zara.

Abeautiful, kind and generous soul who lived for his family and will be sadly missed by all who were privileged to be in his life. Forever In Our Hearts

LEWTHWAITE (Dale), Valda Lorraine. Passed away peacefully at Yallambee Village Aged Care, Traralgon on 4June 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 87 years

Dearly loved wife of Neville for 67 years.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Jann, Sharon and John, Brett and Mandy, and Shane (dec.).

Adored Nan and Nanny to all her grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren.

In our hearts you will stay Loved andremembered every day

McLELLAN, AndrewRobert (Andy). Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 3June 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 75 years Dearly loved husband of Erlinda. Much loved father and fath er- in-l aw of Electra, Malcolm, Amanda and Anthony, Robert and Teagan. Adored Poppy to all his grand and great grandchildren.

MUTIMER, Joan. Passed away on Saturday, 8June 2024. Loved and loving wife of Albert (dec.). Adored mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Arvo, Robyn and Terry. Nanna of Tom, Aaron, Dean, Liam and Matthew. Gran Nan to Ben, Mia and Owen.

Abeautiful life, well lived

MINAS, Ahillefs (Akis). 3/4/1948 -6/6/2024. Aged 76 years

Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth and father to Matoula, Alexandr a, Georgina and Angelo. Loved brother, brother-inlaw, uncle and friend.

Thank you for being the best husband and dad anyone could ask for. You will always be our hero, our Spartan warrior, our first love.

We will loveand miss you forever Rest in peace Dad, until we meet again XXX.

PRIDDLE, Peter (Sharky). Passed away with his beloved daughter Belinda by his side on 31 May 2024.

Loved father-in-law to Trev, Poppy to Dylan and Charley. Reunited with family and his dog Beau. Forever in our hearts

VINEY, Graham Stanley. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 1June 2024. Father of Leonie, Elizabeth (dec.), Trevor, Glenn, Martin and Peter. Greatly missed grandfather and great grandfather. At Rest

WILLIAMS (nee Fulford), Jean Catherine. Born 27 November 1931 at Yackandandah. Passed away with her daughters by her side on 3June 2024 at Mitchell House Morwell.

Loved and loving wife of Noel (dec.). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Ian, and Pam and Gary. Adored Nana to Brendan, Laura, Claire, Caitlin and Daniel and their partners, and loving Nana Jean to her 5great grandchildren.

Jean's Funeral will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell at 11am on TUESDAY (11 June 2024) and will be livestreamed.

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ZAHRA, Anthony John 'Tony'.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Dalkeith Gardens, Traralgon on Thursday, 6June 2024.

Aged 95.7 years young

You worked so hard for those you loved, You always did your best, You fought until you could no more, And now youare atrest Sadly Missed Loved and loving husband of Mary. Wonderful, caring father of Karen and Jo. Respected father-in-law of Mick and Simon. Adored Pa of John and Kelli, Mellisa and Sean, Rohan and Reannon and Travis and Annabelle, Ashlee and Simon. Cheeky Great Pa to Taylah, Harrison, Ruby, Braxton, Elise, Hunter, Addison, Lewis, Henrietta, Florence and Willow.

BICKNELL (née Punke). The Funeral of Mrs Ruth Bicknell will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Rose Chapel, Cemetery Drive, Traralg on on MONDAY (17 June 2024) commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service the Funeral will leave for aburial service at the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. Ruth's service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website.

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GORDOIS. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for family and close friends only of Mr Maurice Gordois will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on MONDAY (17 June 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

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HOGAN. Kevin's family wish to extend awarm invitation to those who knew him, and whose lives he touched along his journey. Please join them in celebrating Kevin's life at aService to be held at the Churchill Football Club, 85 Switchback Rd, Churchill, FRIDAY (14th June 2024) commencing at 1.30pm. No flowers by request. Donations to MND Victoria are welcome, in appreciation of the support he received. Kevin's Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website.

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KING. The Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Judith Anne King will be held at Saint Aidan's Anglican Church, 111 Torres St, Newborough FRIDAY (14 June 2024) commencing at 11am.

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LAANE. AService to celebrate the life of Erik Laane will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Road, Warragul on SATURDAY (15 June 2024) at 1pm. The Service will also be live-streamed. To view Erik's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au

At the conclusion of the Service the cortege will leave for the Gulwarra Heights Memorial Park, 378 Burke St, Warragul.

BINDING The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Jeff Binding will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on THURSDAY (13 June 2024) commencing at 2pm.

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LEWTHWAITE. The Funeral Service for Mrs Valda Lewthwaite will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon, WEDNESDAY (12 June 2024) commencing at 11am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Traralgon. Valda's Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming.

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McLELLAN.

The Funeral Service for Andy McLellan will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6Ollerton Avenue, Moe on WEDNESDAY (12 June 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

The Funeral will be leave at the conclusion of the service for the Yallourn Cemetery.

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MINAS. The Funeral Service for Ahillefs (Akis) Minas will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church, Elgin St Morwell, on FRIDAY (14 June 2024) commencing at 11.30am. At the conclusion of this Service the Funeral will proceed to the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery for Burial. This service will be livestreamed, please go to John Galbraith Funeral Services Facebook page and click on the link. Refreshments will be provided after the burial service at the Greek Orthodox Church Hall.

PRIDDLE.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Peter 'Sharky' Priddle will be held at the Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon WEDNESDAY (12 June 2024) commencing at 11am. To be followed by a Private Cremation.

ZAHRA. Prayers for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Anthony John 'Tony' Zahra will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Church St, Traralgon on FRIDAY (14 June 2024) at 1pm. At the conclusion of the service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

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CLARK, Amanda. 13/6/1994.

Treasured memories of a very treasured little girl Love Grandma.

PRESLEY (nee Lawrey), Karen Joy. Gone are days we always shared, but in our hearts you will always be there. Lloyd and families.

REEVES, Phyllis Ann. 4/6/1944 -16/6/2017. Another year has passed and still missing you deeply. Loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother to Roger, Terrie Ann, Lesley (dec)., Roger, Joyce and Sophie Anne. Loved and missed everyday

WEDDING ANNIVERSAY TRUIN, Howard. 16/5/1939 -30/4/2016. The 13th of June would have been our 60th Anniversary. Ilook back over the years and what a jou rney we had, especially our 50th when we renewed our vows. What alovely day we shared with family and friends. This year, as I have the last 8, Ispend on my own, wish you were here but that's not to be, quiet thoughts for me. Happy Heavenly Anniversary Ilove you and know you are never far away. Love Sally.

MUTIMER. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mrs Joan Mutimer will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on MONDAY (17 June 2024) commencing at 11am.

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The Funeral Service of Mr Graham Viney will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell FRIDAY (14 June 2024), commencing at 1pm. Following the Service, the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gippsland Cancer Care Centre would be appreciated. To view the livestream, please visit our website and follow the prompts.

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Memoriam •

Midseason report cards areinfor North Gippsland football teams

Woodside (ladder: first, 7wins, 0losses)

Grade: A

THE Wildcats stand top of the North Gippsland senior football ladder and undefeated after eight rounds.

Woodside looks in premiership form with their last three winning marginstotalling 382 points with wins against Rosedale, Glengarry, and Churchill. Round 1saw Woodside avenge their GrandFinal woes with awin over Traralgon Tyers United, as well as tough wins against Sale City and Yallourn Yallourn North in quick succession.

How it currently stands, they’ll be back in the big dance quite soon.

TTU -A

(second, 6wins, 1loss)

THE pinnacle of North Gippsland still most likely remains in TTU, where following their Round 1loss to Woodside in the Grand Final rematch, the Bombers have shot off six straight wins to still be in clear contention for the minor premiership.

Their substantial wins across this period include two come-from-behind victories against Yarram and Heyfieldafter halftime. The reigning premier has been gifted two weeks rest and will be well prepared for games after the bye including Sale City, YYN, and Woodside in the next four weeks as they hunt back-to-back flags.

Yarram -A

(third, 6wins, 1loss)

MINUS abad loss to TTU in Round 5inwhich they ledbytwo goals at halftime before only managingsix behinds in the second half, the Demonshave beenanice surprise for the competition,sittingthird on the ladder heading into the break after missing the finals entirely last season.

Yarram haven’t recruited heavily but have seen steadyimprovementasaunit and growth from its younger-endedtalent thathas madethem a difficult side to slow downonce they get going. They’ll face one of their biggest tasks immediately with amatchup away at Woodside.

YYN -B

(fourth, 5wins, 2losses)

THE premier of 2022 has almostrebounded fromtheir

disappointing bow out in last year’s elimination final shoot out against Churchill, with the introductionofanew head coach and ample artillery broughtinduringthe preseason.

The Jets sit with awin-loss of 5-2, with defeats to Woodside and Yarram seeing them placed clear fourth

They’ve likelyalready proven they are above the rest of the sides sittingfrom fifth to eighth, but if YYN hope to re-emerge holding that premiership cup, they’llhave to see more consistency from start to finish in-game returning in the backend of the season.

Heyfield -C

(fifth, 4wins, 3losses)

DESPITE sitting fifth,the preliminaryfinalists of yesteryear haven’t seemed to have matched the success hey garnered in 2023.

The Kangaroos, for the most part, had handled business against the lesser opponents of the competition, but astartling loss to Sale City last round has many of us wondering where Heyfield stands at this point.

They’llhave abig task on theirhandswhen they come up against YYN away straightout of the gate as they hope to simply hold spot by season’s end.

Sale City -B

(sixth, 4wins, 3losses)

REGARDLESS of the fact they still sit outside of finals as it currently stands,the Bulldogshave been another one of the surprises of 2024.

Competing in almost every game this year, the revamped Sale City side has shown the capability to stick with the best of the league with asevenpoint loss to Woodside in Round 2and dismantling Heyfield in acrucialwin for their season last round.

The Bulldogs will have even more games against top sidestoprove themselves furtherwithTTU, YYN, and Woodside all in the next four weeks of play.

Rosedale -C

(seventh, 3wins, 4losses)

THE Blues remainthe middleman of the competition. They’ll be up one week(most likely against aside around their mark or lower than them) and then obliterated the next.

As it stands, they sit alone in seventh with three winsand fourlosses,whichmakes it difficult to decipher if they will climb amid some massive wins

Flynn Port 518 896 1203 74

Traralgon White5 15 9161251 73 GOLF

CHURCHILL &MONASH

StablefordSaturday1st June 2024.

AGrade Winner: P. Smart34pts

BGrade Winner: G. Barnes 36 pts

CGrade Winner: T. Collins35pts

DGrade Winner: R. Zomer 33 pts

D.T.L: 1. L. Anderson34, 2. D. Byers34, 3. C. Waring 34, 4. P. Jordan 33, 7. P. Chapple 33, 8. R. Madigan 32, 9. Ad.West 32, 10.P Kearns 32

N.T.P: 3rdG.Barnes,5th J. Langstaff, 12th

Pro-Pin: C. Gilfilan, 14th G. Barnes

Birdies: 14th G. Barnes,L.Anderson

Target Hole: J. Sands

Hole In One: 3rdG.Barnes

Monthly Medal Tuesday4th June

Medal Winner: C. Carder C/B 99-23-76

Scratch: Ad.West 96

D.T.L: 1. S. Caldwell 76,2.V.Reid 77 C/B

N.T.P: 3rdC.Carder,5th M. Dear,12th C.

Carder,14th V. Reid

Putts: M. McQuillen 28

MOE

Sunday, 02 June 2024 OPEN Sunday

Medley

Grade AWinners: Edebohls,Jack(30) 28

Place Getters: Langmaid, Brett26

Wednesday, 05 June 2024 WOMEN'S STROKE -MONTHLYMEDAL

Medal Winner: Middlemiss,Kaye(14)75

Grade AWinners: Middlemiss,Kaye(14)

75

Place

Getters: Robertson, Jenna 78 C/B

Great Score: Kaye Middlemiss (Birdie) @6

in the next few weeks (preferably against Yarram and Heyfield) or if they eventually drop behind the likes of Churchill.

Most likely they stay put in no man’s land.

Churchill -C

(eighth, 2wins, 5losses)

IT’S hard to know what’s going on down at Churchill.

Stalwartsoffinalsplay for the lasttwo decades, the Cougars of 2024 have only managed two wins so far this year -and they haven’t been close in a bulk of their other games.

It can be chopped up to injuries desolating their seniors and reserves, but unless they can rally a few troops back into position it’ll be difficult to see the Cougars play finals this year.

Cowwarr- D (ninth, 1win, 6losses)

THERE was fair anticipation for what Cowwarr would dish out this year, with heavy recruitment in between seasons that had people questioning if they could be in arms distance for afinals birth given the circumstances.

So far, the Saints have compiled agrand total of one win, coming in the form of anarrow victory over Glengarry.

They’ll be up for ahalf but then something changes within the group.

Asecond win will most likely comeplaying againstGormandale in the weekfollowingthe break,but it would be good to see them push a higher side for more than two quarters.

Glengarry -F (10th, 1win, 7losses)

IT would be difficult to recover when you replace coaches just months before the season, but that can’t fully explain the depths the Magpies have fallen. They haven’t been travelling well for afew years, but this season, have already lost four games by 100 points(two by 200). Glengarry will be saved by the bye while everyone else comes back.

Gormandale -F (11th, 0wins, 7losses)

WITH apercentage of 9.89, Gormandale are once again acting as an extra week off forclubs.

SCOREBOARD

Nearest to Pin: 4th Kaye Middlemiss,8th

KarynSavige, 14th PatThompson

Target Hole Prize: Kaye Middlemiss MysterySixes Prize: KathyBorg

AGrade: Jenna Robertson 32 PUTTS c/b

Thursday, 06 June 2024 OPEN Medley

Stableford

Grade AWinners: King,Rob (8) 37 C/B

Grade BWinners: Backman, Phil (12) 37

Grade CWinners: Banfield, John (21) 38

Place Getters: Johnson, Tony 37,Dent, Russell 36 C/B,White, Darren 36 C/B Yeomans,Wayne 36, Donaldson, Murray 35 C/B,Bruce,Shane 35, Gambling,Allan 35, Mc KENZIE, Stuart34C/B,Brien, Graeme 34, Langstaff, Jay33C/B,Ray,Michael 33 C/B,Boad, Dave 33 C/B

Great Score: John Banfield Birdie @14

Nearest to Pin: 4th Tony Johnson, 8th

Graeme Brien, 14th Maurice Papettas

Saturday, 08 June 2024 MENS 4BBB

Stableford

Overall Winners: Hancock, Chris &Wilson, Robert71, Edebohls,Jack& Puddy,Jacob 69 C/B

Place Getters: Wilson, Lee &Borg, Shannon 69, Panozzo, Gavan& Colvin, Anthony68, Backman, Phil &Backman, Shane 66 C/B,Hibbs,Steven&Donnison, Terry66C/B,Wilkinson, Wally&Panozzo, Gavan66

GreatScore: Laurie Veenman (Birdie) @ 14,Maurice Papettas(Birdie) @4

Nearest to Pin: 4th Aaron Bassman, 8th Aaron Bassman, 14th Laurie Veenman

Saturday, 08 June 2024 WOMEN'S SATURDAY STABLEFORD

Grade AWinner: Donaldson, Leanne (24) 32

MORWELL

Wednesday5th June 2024 Women's Stroke- Monthly Medal

Winner: CBoers66nett

DTL: ELau 75 nett

NTP: 2nd CBoers11th DVuillermin 5th E Lau Count Putts: SKarleusa 34

They made some waves with the recruitment of some younger talent during the preseason, but not much has changed regarding competitiveness. The Tigers haven’t won agame since beating Cowwarr in April 2022 and it’s almost inevitable that they’ll go two years in arow winless. That their closest game was still an 85-point pummellingby10th-placed Glengarry, Gormandale could be in for more pain in the second half of the year.

Compiled by Blake Metcalf-Holt

ALL LEAGUE’S BACK

Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League and North Gippsland FNL return this weekend following abreak forthe King’sBirthday long weekend. The Gippsland League playedasnormal at the weekend, and have nowcompleted half the season.

MGFNL (ROUND 9)

Matches this weekend (venue firstlisted team) Mirboo North vs Morwell East Newborough vs Boolarra Tarwin vsYinnar Thorpdale vs Hill End TooravsFoster Fish Creek def MDU (playedstandalonegame on King’sBirthday) StonyCreek -Bye

NORTH GIPPSLAND ROUND 9

YYN vs Heyfield Sale City vs TTU CowwarrvsGormandale Woodside vsYarram Rosedale vs Churchill Glengarry -BYE Morefooty -Pages 21-24

TRAFALGAR

June Monthly Medal Strokeand Putting

Winner: Sue Tabuteau (32) 77

Runner Up: Di Moody (20) 75

ScratchWinner: Sue Klemke: 92

Gross Winner: Sue Klemke

Putting: Aija Owen -31Putts

NTP: 5th Anne Outhred, 15th Cheryl Deppeler

Hole Prize: 12th Aija Owen

Tuesday04/06/2024 -Stableford

Players: 31

Winner: TomTraill (22 c/b)

Runner Up: PeterGriffin (22)

DTL: Tony Shearer (20), Steven Klemke (20), Brian McKenzie (19), Ian Outhred (18), BevKeily(17 c/b), Duane Baker (17c/b)

Mystery3: John Kerr (3,6,7 -9points)

NTP: Tony Shearer,MaryBernuldsen (2)

Bradmans: Andrew Corcoran

Thursday: 06/06/2024 Stroke-Monthly Medal

Women’s Winner: Lorna Risol (30)

ScratchWinner: Ange Bayley(46)

Runner Up: Sonia Roberts (33)

DTL: SandraBalfour (34), Marilyn Kerr (35), Jo Baker (36), Olwyn Balfour (36)

NTP: Kerren Ludlow(15)

Bradmans: Di Bayley

Men’s Winner: BarryLudlow(27)

ScratchWinner: RayWilliams (40)

Runner Up: Russell Balfour (31)

DTL: Harold McNair (32), Graham Grant (33), David Balfour (35), PatO'Connell (36), RonPyke(37), GeoffCoulter (37)

NTP: GeoffCoulter (15)

Par3Event: Tony Shearer,Ray Williams

Bradmans: Allan Gray

Friday, June 7th 2024, Open Men’s& Ladies Stableford

AGrade Winner: Joel Poole 39 pts

BGrade Winner: BryanWoszczeiko37pts

DTL’s: Adrian Jones 38, Russell Dent 37, Jeff gray36, CamHobson 36, John Toyne 36, Dwayne Jenkins 36, Adam Steenholdt 36

Birdies: 5th: KerryDore, AlbertHayes, Desmond Brunt 11th:MarkScammell, Ray

Wiseman 13th:John Toyne,Cam Hobson 15th:Noel Cornish, Jeff Gray

Saturday, June 8th 2024, Stableford

AGrade Winner: BarryDwyer 40 pts

BGrade Winner: KenStreet41

CGrade

DTL’s:

Wiseman

Clarkson

Shane Dwyer 37,Peter Rhodes 37,Peter Moss 36, PeterBurghardt 36, Tony Gray 35 C/B NTP’s: 2nd: PeterRhodes 5th: Ray Wiseman 11th:John Tabuteau 13th:Josh Clarkson 15th:BarryDwyer

YALLOURN

Tuesday4th June Ladies 9hole Stableford

Twomeetingsinasmany weeks

HORSE RACING

By TOM HAYES

NINE races were held at Moe Racing Club’s meetingonMonday, June 3.

The meeting was witness to plenty of local success throughout the day.

Due to wet conditions leadinginto the event, andduring, the track wasrated aSoft 7, later downgrading to aHeavy 8midway through.

We had to wait until the Race 6Bottlemart Moe BM58Handicap over 1600 metres to seesomelocal success, but it was well worth the wait when you consider the finish that was in store.

Lunar Frost for Sale’s Rebecca Kelly jumped well and led the pack for majority of the race, setting the pace in the meantime.

In close quarters remained Red On Red for Moe’s John Pascoe, who sat just off the pace in second. Whenpushcame to shove, RedOnRed made amovefor the lead,while beingchallenged by Ideelistic on the inside, and Moon Yanco on the outside.

Aphoto finish was the result as the three horses crossed the line just about within the blink of an eye. At first glance,one horsewas ruled out -that being Moon Yanco, who finished ahead from the lead, leaving Red On Red in contention still against the inside challenger of Ideelistic.

Astonishingly, after what looked like adead heat, we had awinner.Thankfully for the sake of the local crowd, Red On Red was crowed victorious.

Ideelistic was unlucky not to get there in the end aftermounting alatecharge, but eventually fell short by 0.02 lengths.

It was just the fourth win for Red On Red,coming in the six-year-old gelding’s 37th race.

Lunar Frost finished strong to claimfourth, Jakk’s Fortune for Sale’s Adam Hanley came eighth, Fine Weather for Sale’s Damien Walkley pinched 10th, whileShesablinder for Moe’sCharlie Gafa came last in 11th.

 ASECOND winner arrived when Stay A While for Moe’s Michael Templeton capped off an impressive run in the Race 9Ladbrokes Easy Form Handicap (2050m).

Opening at $41, Stay AWhile was the least rated horse in thefield, stretching out to $48.50for TAB puntersbefore the jump.

Once they were away, the seven-year-old mare quickly made an impression, holding the leading positionshe usually prefers. Although it hadn’t worked out for her in previous occasions, it certainly would this time around.

As they surpassed the halfway point, Stay A While was showing now signs of slowingdown compared to the rest of the field.

As the line closed in, so did Stay AWhile, as she claimed just the sixth win of her 49-race career, fending off any quick finishers. With the win came acool $14,850 in prize money.

Staggeringly, every horse that finished within the top three was paying over $10 to win.

Magadan for Moe’s PeterGelagotis finished eighth, as the only other local runner in the field.

 AS early as Race 2’s Able Mechanical 4YO+ Maiden Plate (1200m), locally trained horses found themselves quite in the thick of things, with anumber of them finishing in the top three of their respective races.

From Race 2, there were two in the top three, one of them having the win dragged right from their grasp.

Moe’s Paul and Tracey Templeton-trained Injair burst from thegates to assume the leadofthe race, nearly doing so from start to finish.

As the field made the turn onto the straight, many began to make their ployfor the lead, leaving Injair defenceless against the oncoming pack.

The $2.60 favourite, Themoonsaballoon for Pakenham’s Angus Townleymade the best impression for the win, storming down the straight.

As they closed in on the line, they were neck-andneck for the lead, with Themoonsaballoon finding an extra kick to spur itself over the line.

Injair did enough for second, but coming in close behind wasRed Rocky for Moe’s Ian Jones, who finished alength behind the second place runner in third, climbing from as far back as last at the 800m mark.

 IT was aone-horse race in Race 3’s Ladbrokes Bet Ticker Maiden Plate (1600m), but that didn’t mean that places were worth nothing.

Pipi Road for Cranbourne’s Cindy Alderston went from strength-to-strength to win by nearly four lengths.

Meanwhile, Norma’s Feet for Sale’s Kerry Farrugia did afantasticjob to finish second, considering the four-year-old mare was eight back at the 400m mark.

Also locally, Jones had another runner, thistime Slippery Rich, whocame sixth after paying$31 to win.

 THE Race 4Collis Hair Design Maiden Plate (2050m) went down to the wire.

Led mostlybyStarFerry,the lead changed hands multiple times as the horses and jockey came to thefinish line.

As they turned onto the straight, Hard Bob found

themselves leading, but perhaps too early with most of the straight still to run.

As they gained closer to the line, Princess De Turn found the lead momentarily, but once again, perhaps tooearly,asthe eventual winnerwas closing in.

Eventually, Taikyugave Townleyhis second winner for the day, gaining the lead at the perfect timetowin the racebyalengthfromHanley’s Princess De Turn.

 BAIRNSDALE’S Jackson Pallot found himself among the placegetters during the Race 5MBSS Security Handicap (2400m).

Just before the longest race of the day, the track was downgraded to aHeavy 8, meaning fortunes might havechangedhands before they jumped in this one.

With only five horses in the race, that seemed to be true,asthe favourite, Modernissimo, camelast after leading in the early stages.

While horses dropped behind and raged in front of Pallot’s Highland Blaze, his four-year-old gelding held firm in third place.

 THE final bit of exciting action going the way of locally trained horses was in Race 7’s Ladbrokes Blackbook Handicap (1200m).

Running second behind theeventual winner, Burton Street for Bayles’ Patrick Keane, The Great Bratski for Moe’s Christine Sexton had one hell of arun,considering the eight-year-old mare was paying $31 for the win.

Burton Street would find the line first, despite a late chargefor the lead from Darceandermill, who shot up from the back to come second.

The Great Bratski did enough to claim third, beating the favourite who finished waybackin eighth, over four lengths from the front.

Heavyweights collide for LVSL return

SOCCER

LVSL

BY JOHN CARDONA

LATROBE Valley Soccer League recommences this weekend following the King Birthdaylong weekend. Round 12 seesabattle between two sides gunning for the 2024 league title in Moe Unitedand Fortuna.

The match will be played at Olympic Park, Moe this Sunday.League leaders Fortuna currently hold athree point advantage from the Red Devil’s, who are also three points adrift second-placed Falcons. Earlier in the season, Fortuna and Moe met at Crinigan Road, in what was aclassic and exciting encounter where the home side raced to a3-nil lead by the halftime break.

At that stage, the Lions look home and hosed, but amajor twist saw adifferent Moe United side take the field in the second half.

The Red Devils turned the dominance of Fortuna around, putting together asuperb second half to level the scores with 15 minutes to go.

From there however, neither side could pitch the big three points.

Since then,bothsides hadhad shocklosses to improvers Traralgon Olympians.

Fortuna’s form since losing to Olympians in Round 5has been faultless, scoring heavily against all teams.

Moe United in contrast have recorded victories, but unlike Fortuna, have struggled to put sides

away, and were badly beaten underlights by Falcons five weeks ago.

This will be abig test for both sides to see who gets the moral victory in the run to see who may be crowned 2024 League Champion.

Kick-off is 3pm.

Elsewhere, Churchill Untied and Tyers play this Saturday night at Hazelwood South Reserve.

On Sunday, Olympians are home to Newborough/ United, Falcons hostEast Gippsland and Sale travels to Monash.

 IN the reserves, Fortuna’s form has been sublime, taking on all challengers to hold asix point lead over second-placed Moe United.

Awin to the Lions will have them virtually crowned back-to-back league champion.

Moe United’s only chance to be league champion means this game is amust-win, which even so may not be enough in the long run.

Kick-off is 1pm.

 THE women’s match will be between the two big improvers of the 2024 season.

Aclose match should be on the agenda, as earlier in the season Fortuna defeated the young Red Deviletes3-1, with the home side winningthat matchinthe first half,racing to a3-nil leadat the break.

TheMoe United side will be keen to reversethat result, with the team’s hopes relying on the super twins in Miley and Summer Cooper.

Kick-off is 11am.

 IN the Second Division, Moe United holds a three point lead over Traralgon City with agame in hand, and awin over Fortuna will see the Red Devils in the box seat to take out their first league title since 2005.

Moe Unitedhave been in the top two on the league standings for most of the season, with their only loss coming in the opening game of the year.

Kick-off is 11am on the back pitch.

 ALSO this Sunday, the Moe United Soccer Club will be holding its yearly Sponsors Day incorporated with the Centurions day.

Ticketsfor the Centurions day are $100 each which will provide you with free beer, wine or soft drink plus nibbles from 1pm to 5pm.

For tickets, phone Harley Robinson on 0400 119 415 or Andrew Bednarski on 0434 744 702.

The Moe United Soccer Club Yearly Past Players game day and reunion will be also be held Saturday, July 13, with games against Traralgon Olympians in the seniors, reserves and women.

On the back pitch around 4pm there will be a past players game against Moe United’s ex player in Adrian Savage’s sponsored Red Strip Team versus ex-player Nick Jacovou’s Moe United’s Grey SponsoredStrip Team.

If you’re interested in having akick in the game there are places available in both sides.Those interested can phone John Cardona on 0422 518 940.

 NOTHING went the local’s way in other races.

The opening race, the Race1 S&S Equipment Hire 3YO Maide nP late (1200m )s aw eigh t scratched horses, yet still none were able to make an impression. Zemgrindafor Pallot camesixth,and Inexessive forMoe’s LennyXuereb10th.

In Race 8’s Captain Zap Handicap (1200m), the only local runner came seventh, just in the finishing frame, four lengths back of the lead, thatbeing Vonk for Gelagotis.

Racing continues at Moe this Sunday (June 16).

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Local winner: Stay AWhile forMoe’s MichaelTempleton takesout Race 9atMoe Racing Club

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