Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 17 July 2024

This year marksthe 75th anniversaryfor the Rotary Club of Moe. The club hasbeen an integral partofthe community,engaginginmany local initiatives. MORE -PAGE 7

Par for the course Decades of dedication

LATROBE CITY COUNCIL is seeking the state government’s help in resolving plansfor Traralgon West, that could have an impact on the Traralgon Golf Club

At theJuly council meeting (July 2), council resolved to request the Minister for Planning appoint aplanning panel to consider submissions received for Amendment C144 -Traralgon West Development Plan Overlay.

The planning panel is now scheduled for the week starting September 9.

The amendm ent ap plie st ot he Traralgon West Precinct, whichisabout 331 hectares in size and is comprised of 205 lots zoned Rural Living Zone, Low DensityResidential Zone or Farming Zone.

The subject area is bounded by TraralgonWest Road to the north, Traralgon township to the east, the Princes Highway to the south, and the

Traralgon Airport and existing Rural Living subdivision to the west.

Significant parcelswithin the precinct include the Hollydale strategic development site and the Traralgon Golf Club.

Amendment C144 wasplaced on exhibition from May 2toJune 3this year. This included notificationtolandowners, agencies, authorities, real estate agents, planningconsultants, prescribed and local Ministers.

On May 15 and 23, council officers held two consultationssessions at the Traralgon Golf Club for all in the community who were interested in finding more information about Amendment C144. Over the two days, 55 people attended the sessions.

At ot al of 15 sub missi ons were received.

Six subm issio ns suppo rt ed the Amendment or requested changes to the Amendment, which were supported

by council;ninesubmissions objected to the Amendment. Of the nine submissions objecting to the Amendment, four havebeen resolved whilefiveremain outstanding.

Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe said aplanning panel was acriticalstepin the Amendment process.

“Council appreciates and acknowledges all written submissions received and has noted the issues raised along with the officers’ responses in the council report,” he said.

“Thesesubmissionswill be referred to the planning panel appointed by the Minister for Planning.

“The appointment of an external agency will ensure an impartial examination of submissionsisconducted to provide us with the appropriate recommendations based on athorough and objective review.”

East Ward Councillor, Dan Clancey

said that by obtaining an unbiased perspective, council was showing its com mi tme nt to transp aren cy and integrity.

“This amendment directly impacts people in our community, therefore it’s council’s responsibility to take all necessary steps before afinal decision is made,” he said.

“An indepe ndentrevie wisafai r solution, and council will continue to communicate and engage with the community as things progress.”

The Planning Panel will prepare a report that will be considered at afuture council meeting.

To view further information about the Amendment in the July Council meeting agenda, including all submissions, visit: latrobe.vic.gov.au/Council/Our_Council/ Lists/Minutes_and_Agenda_Entry/ CM_1_Jul_2024

Photograph supplied

Setka steps down from union

By LIAM DURKIN

CONTROVERSIAL Victorian CFMEU Secretary, John Setka resigned last week.

Mr Setka’s resignation was effective immediately from last Friday.

The Constructi on, Fores try and Mariti me EmployeesUnion officialhad served the role of secretary for the last 12 years.

Mr Setka cited “malicious attacks” from the media as his reason for stepping down.

“Thesestorieshave been constant,and while I’vebeenthe targetofmanyofthem,enough is enough, the ongoing false allegations continually do nothing but harm the work this great union does for its members,” he said.

“If my stepping down can stop these malicious

attacks on our members and officials and allow this great union to continue to fight for our members, for their wages and conditions, so that they go home safely to their families each day, then I’m happy.”

The move comes amid rising noise underworld figures have been linked to major construction projects in Victoria and New South Wales under Mr Setka’s leadership. Allegations of corruptionhave never been far from the union, with the CFMEU commonly thought to be one of the most corrupt unions in the country.

The Age reported bikies and criminals doubling as union delegates have been employed on state government funded projects.

Locally, CFMEU flags have been afixture at construction sites across the region.

Mr Setka was afamiliar face to many local

members, and avocal figure whenever the CFMEU was centre stage.

He did however have achequered history, and was expelled from the Labor party in 2019 for making disparaging remarks, and was placed on a good behaviour bond that same year after pleading guilty to harassing his wife.

With Labor traditionally aligned with workers unions, the division between Mr Setkaand the party has been telling.

Labo rP rime Ministe rA nth ony Alba nese certainly left the public in no doubt as to what he thought about Mr Setka’s resignation.

“Good,” was the Prime Minister’s succinct response.

“John Setka has no legitimate place in the Labor movement.”

Tyers Bridge saga

Grab your latest ssue of Gippsland Farmer today!

THE July editionof Gippsland Farmer now available online for general readers.

Key articlesinthe July edition include:

 East Gippsland is looking to agriculture as akey driver of regional economic growth after the closure of the native timber industry by the state government.

 Ajourney into remote pars of Vermont in the US sparked the creation of East Gippsland boutique beer maker, Sailors Grave Brewery.

 Gippy dairy farms are amongst the most expensive in Victoria.

 Giving advice on succession plans for farmers.

 Pallet mill to close due to timber shortage.

 Federal government scraps water rule for plantations.

 Popular Metung chocolate maker Chocodence closes its doors.

 Cattle Australia is urging regulators to note new science that downgrades cattle methane emissions as aclimate danger.

 Australia’s first cross-sectoral carbon calculation engine for agriculture, fisheries and forestry is launched.

 Beef industry still confused about Australia’s carbon market.

 Perfecting the art of the mushroom.

Visithttps://gippslandfarmer.com.au/ about-us for more.

No decision on hospitals: state

THE state government has responded to allegationsfromMemberfor Morwell, Martin Cameron aboutplans to merge hospitals.

Mr Cameronsaidrecently that Victoria’s 76 health services are set to become 12, as smaller regional hospitals are forced to merge with larger hubs.

However, astate government spokesperson said no decisions had yet been made.

“The Department of Health is currentlyworking withhealth services to finalise theirbudgets,” the spokesperson said.

“We have sought the invaluable insights of all of Victoria’s health services to contribute to the optimal design and governance of the public health servicesystem to ensureall Victoriansget the best care possible, no matter where they live.

“In the 2024/25 financial year alone, more than 25 per cent of the state’s entire budget willbe invested into our health services, with atotal of $20 billion in operational funding to be delivered to our hospitals. This includes anew multi-year investment, with an additional $8.8 billion to ensure health services can continue delivering world-class care.”

The state government took aim at the Liberals/ Nationals over the claims.

“Onlythe Liberal/National governments close and privatise regional hospitals like they did with Latrobe Regional Health,” astate government spokesperson said.

“We certainly will not be taking the advicefrom the same political parties who were responsible for closing regional hospitals in every corner of

Victoria,including Eildon, Koroit,Mortlake, Murtoa, Red Cliffs, Macarthur, Clunes, Beeac, Birregurra, Lismore and Elm.”

Will it ever end: Completion of the Latrobe River Bridge at Tyershas been delayedonceagain. File photograph New month, same

MEMBER for Morwell, Martin Cameron sayshe is not surprised.

In aturn of events that he believes everyone saw coming, completion of the Latrobe River Bridge at Tyers has been delayed again.

After initially advising installation of permanent barriersonthe new bridge would happen in January, the Minister for Roads, Melissa Horne, revised the project delivery date to April, Mr Cameron said. Then May. Then June. Then July. Now August.

“I have received word that there has been an issue with ‘regalvanising the bridge barriers’, whichwould explain why parts of the railing inexplicably went missing along with workers who were meant to be on site,” Mr Cameron said.

“This information has been pried out of Regional Roads Victoria from fed-up residents who have emailed repeatedly to ask for updates, only to be ignored.

“Wehave now been told that workers will be back on site this month to install the permanent barriers, ‘expected’ to be finished in August.”

Mr Cameron said with every day that passes, the lack of permanent barriers on the bridge poses an unacceptable safety risk to road users.

“One resident was forced to stop and reverse her car off the bridge so an oncoming truck could pass safely because there is not enough room for two vehicles to pass safely if one is oversized,” he said.

“Labor can’t manage money, can’t manage regional roads, and Victorians are paying the price.”

AusNet slapped with $20,000

AUSNET Services has been ordered to pay $200,000 forinstallinganuninsulated high-voltage powerline in one of the state’s highest bushfire risk areas.

Energy Safe Victoria took action in the Supreme Court against AusNetafter it constructed and energised a34-metre span of bare powerlineon the edge of the densely vegetated Selby Bushland Reserve in June 2022.

The court heard the company failed to cover or underground the 22-kilovolt line as requiredby section 120N of the Electricity Safety Act. The lawaimstoreduce bushfire risks arising from electrical networks.

The courtalso heardAusNet leftthe uninsulated powerline energised at 22 kilovolts untilAugust 2023,taking 47 days to rectify the issueafter it was discovered.

Energy Safe’s chief executive, Leanne Hughson, said AusNet had exposed the public to an increased bushfire risk for morethan ayear and throughout the entire 2022/23 fire season.

“The bare line was installed on the edge of a bushland reserve and minutes away from popular tourist spots including the Puffing Billyrailway.If it had started afire the consequences could have been catastrophic,” Ms Hughson said.

“Historyshows it only takesone powerline to cause afire that can devastate acommunity and it’s simply unacceptable for amajor company like AusNet to put the public’s safety at risk.”

The court heardthe situation could have been avoided entirely if AusNethad better systems and checks in place. The company has since taken steps to prevent the issue from happening again.

In handing down the decision, Supreme Court Justice Stynes noted AusNet had admitted the breach and agreed to the penalty at avery early stage.

Justice Stynes said the court orders served the publicinterest and may deter AusNetand other majorelectricity companies frombreachingelectricity safety laws

Program REACHing regional arts students

THE Australian Centre or Contemporary Art (ACCA), located in Melbourne’s arts precinctin Southbank, has launched aREACH programthat aims to connect arts students in the regions with leading Melbourne artists.

ACCA’s program,REACH Art–Inspiring Creative Careers, focuses on connecting regional and remote students and teacherswith leading contemporary artists, arts workers and exhibitions in ordertobuild interest, knowledge, participation and career aspirations in the visual arts. The longterm goal is to support the development of future creative industries workers.

The REACH program, with support fromthe state government, is available to all regional and remote Victorianstudents and is designed to be flexible and tailored to the individual needs of each school.

There are transport subsidies for eligible schools to visit ACCAinMelbourne, as well as online options. ACCA Educatorsand leading industry professionals are also able to visit classrooms.

ACCA’s education manager, Felicia PinchenHogg, saidthis was abig opportunityfor students to have direct, curriculum-aligned and enriching experiences through fun, interactive and hands-on activities, while also expanding students’ ideas of the different roles and careers that existinthe gallery environment.

“The REACH program had been many years in the making.The idea grew out of adeep desire to build creative career aspiration and remove barriers to engagement with the visualartsfor regional students,” Ms Pinchen-Hogg said.

“We are so excited to share stories of inspiring creative career trajectories and work with students

to build the real-world skills they need to secure a job in acreative industry, through participation in hands-on collaborative creative projects.”

ACCA is regarded as aleading producer and presenterofcontemporaryart, with along and celebrated history investing in, nurturingand propelling the careers of contemporary Australian and international artists.

The gallery is also recognised nationally for its education program, and offers innovative, free and fun arts learning opportunities for students, educators,and the wider education community through in-gallery programs, outreach, online resources, and the ACCA virtual classroom.

Schools in regional and remote Victoria are encouraged to book here: https://acca.melbourne/ reach-art-inspiring-creative-careers/

ONE POINTERS

1. What’sthe most power ful piece in chess?

2. What is agroup of lions called?

3. Who are the hosts of The Morning Crew on Gippsland TRFM?

4. What is Toad in Mario? TWOPOINTERS

5. Where is the Komodo dragon from?

6. What is the common name for the Aurora Borealis?

7. What university did Barak Obama attend?

8. What park did Yogi bear live in? THREE POINTER

9. Which superhero team is Reed Richards amember of?

10. What company owns Hot Wheels?

11. What was the first computer game?

12. Which planet rotates the fastest? FOUR POINTER

13. What is the proper name for asamurai sword?

14. What is the wettest town in Australia? FIVE POINTER

15. What is the liquid inside athermometer?

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

Maryvale Cafe opens doors

range of food and beverages.

Aselection of coffee, cakes, lunchor take-home frozen meals are available.

Three Leaves Cafe is open 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

All welcome: Executivechef EmilyConnell alongsideParrish Hall, AlisonWillis andMar yvale Private Hospital ChiefExecutive, Daniel Scholtes at the hospital’snewly opened public cafe

Photograph supplied

Tgon Band bound for the UK

THE City of Traralgon Band is well intoplanning areturntrip to the UK and France for June 2025. After the outstanding success of the band's Tour of Remembrance in 2015,asimilar tour is in thefinal planning stage, with the focus again on education and honouring the fallen who did not return after World War 1.

The City of Traralgon Band has along history; established in 1881.The band performed at the TraralgonRailway Station eachtimetroops departed for the Great War, and again for those who returned.

Some members of the band did not return and will be remembered during performances across northern France.

Band member, Daryl Hill said of the 2015 Tour of Remembrance: “We very quickly realised that we were not only representing our region but the whole of Australia. Emotions were running high and we were very proud".

The UK component of the tour will start in the Saddleworth district of Yorkshire, where the band willcompete in theworld famous Whit Friday

Brass Band competitions, Manchester, then London, to again perform at the Tower of London and potentially even Buckingham Palace.

The band will then travel to northern France and perform at the many battlefield sites of the Somme, Menin Gate,Ypres in Belgium, culminating in ajoint concert with the Amiens Brass Band in Villers Bretonneux, then onto Paris to perform at the Eifel Tower and againatthe Arc de Triomphe.

In addition,the band has received supportfor apotential concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, to include the Danish Royal family.

All members of the band are volunteers and although contributing aportion of the tour cost themselves, various fundraising efforts are now underway including afarewell concert at GPAC set for May next year.

The City of Traralgon Band Charitable Trust is established so that individuals and businesses can make tax deductible donations to support the band. Furtherinformationcan be obtained by phoning Alan Wilson on 0418 513 060 or emailing cityoftraralgonband@gmail.com

Graymont announces launch of community-focused Carbon Reduction Fund and invitesapplications for 2024initiatives

We areproud to announce the launch of the Gr aymont Carbon ReductionFund, an innovative,grass-roots initiativedesigned to suppor tthe development of carbonreduction initiatives in the communities acrossthe globethatwecallhome.

Thefund’sroleistosupport projects focused on:

•Protecting theenvironmentbythe responsible useofresources

•Reducing our carbon footprint through increased energy eiciency

•Developing andmaintaining natural, biological ‘carbonsinks’such as agricultur al land, forestsorpeatbogsthat actasa natur al oset for carbon

If youhave aproject idea that relatestoany of these topics, theGCRFislooking for you!

For additionalinformation,please contact Adrian Marshalladrian.marshall@graymont.com

Moe Rotarycelebrates 75 years of community projects

ROTARY Club of Moeofficially celebrated its 75-year anniversary since it received its charter from Rotary International in 1949.

Rotarians celebrated the occasion at the Newborough Bowling Club on Monday, June 24.

The club has been at the forefront of many projects in the Moe and Newborough community since its inception, including at the Moe Botanic Gardenswhere it has installed lighting and apergola, built apavillion and new barbecue shelter, and overseen the construction of the new playground withsupport fromthe Latrobe Valley Authority and Latrobe City Council.

It also runs aseries of vocational and youth programs, including the Pride of Workmanship, Rotary Junior Community and Rotary Youth Lea ders hip awards ,a nd is invol ved in the National Youth Science Forum. The club has also donated more than $100,000 to Gippsland Rotary Centenary House, and raised tens of thousands of dollars for internationalhumanitarianprojects andcauses, includingfor students in Bali and to help find acure for Polio.

More than 80 guests including Rotarians past and present, representatives from Rotary District 9820,members from local Probus clubs, the Inner Wheel Club of Moe, the Lions Club of Moe and friends of Rotary gathered for the celebration.

The evening commenced with the club's annual changeover where Moe Rotarian Lyn Cassar was inducted as the returning president for 2024/25.

The cutting of the anniversary birthday cake was conducted by RotaryDistrict 9820 governor, Linda Humphries, Mrs Cassar and district governor-elect, Colin Byron. Rotary Club of Moe historian, Ross Maxfield shared his memories of being amember of the club since his induction in 1975.

The finalpart of the evening was atrip down memory lane, which consisted of amovie showing many photos and memories spanning 75 years.

If you are interested in lending ahand in the community and making new friends along the way, email the secretary on info@moerotary.org. au or check out the website at: moerotary.org.au for more information.

Gathering: Morethan 80 guests from across Victoria attended MoeRotar y’s75-year anniversar y celebration, somefromasfar as Queensland. Photograph supplied

THREE Leaves Cafe at Maryvale Private Hospital is now open to the public.

The newly renovated and expanded Three Leaves Cafe was opened by Maryv ale's Communit yA dvis ory Committeemember Wendy Young, and is serving adelicious

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Prostatesupport

LATROBE ValleyProstateSupport

Group will meet Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm.

Come to the Morwell Club for a counter meal at 6pm if you wish before the meeting.

At the meeting, the group will be launching two fundraisers for Prostate Cancer FoundationAustralia. Two members are takingondifferent events to raise money.Nigel McBride is running in the Melbourne Marathon in Octoberand Linton Blackwell willbewalking aroundMoe and Warragul during September. He did 600 kilometres last year, but because he's getting older will 'only' be doing around 400km this year.

Comealong and give them support. Members and new members most welcome. For more information, phone Allan Cunningham on 0458 111 688.

All abilities bowling

PHILLIP Chalker is hosting an allabilities 10 pin bowling day at Wincity Morwell.

Come along next Tuesday, July 23 from 11am.

Cost is $10 per person per game for two games. Companion Cards Accepted. Bring asupport worker if needed. Notethis is not abowling league, just afriendlygameofbowling.

RSVP to Phillip Chalker on 0400 603 367, or email all.abilities.social. group@gmail.com

High tea

MORWELL RSL Women's Auxiliary are holding ahightea on August 10 at Morwell RSL (Elgin Street, Morwell).

Tickets are $45 each.

Bookings and payment at reception by August 8.

All welcome to come and enjoy a great afternoon from 2.30pm to 4pm.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results:

Tuesday, July 9-N/S 1st Greg Nicholson and Jean Barbour 61.61 per cent; 2nd Ken Tierney and Barbara Barr (58.33). E/W 1stKaye Douglas and Roshni Chand(57.44);2nd Helen McAdam and Moira Hecker (55.36).

Thursday, July 11 -1st Helen McAdam and Moira Hecker (64.81); 2nd Greg Nicholson and KayeDouglas (62.96).

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

Morwell Rotary

HONORARYmembership was awardedtofive RotariansbyMorwell Rotary President, Harry Ballis recently at aspecial meeting held at Gippsland Rotary Centenary House, (GRCH).

Theyare long-serving Rotarians Keith Brownbill, Gloria Auchterlonie, BillPanther,Ken McMeekenand May Sennett.

Certificates of Meritorious Service werealso awarded to KeithBrownbill and BillPanther in recognition of more than100 years of Rotary Service between them.

In introducing the evening program, Chairman, Dave Swainsbury explained the significance of Honorary Membershipbeing the highest distinction that aclub couldbestow on aRotarian, and is only bestowed in exceptional cases of meritorious service in the furtheranceand support of Rotary ideals.

Another importantpartofthe evening wasadonation of $4000 to GRCH from the club president’s annual disbursements, acceptedby GRCH Chair, Diane Wilkinson and manager, Tania Whitehead.

After dinner, apresentation of Gippsland RotaryCentenary House told the history of this successstory -the dream to the reality -becoming one of the most important facilities in Gippsland by providing affordable accommodation for patients receiving oncology treatment at Latrobe Regional Hospital and their families.

This 30-room facility is connected to theCancer Care Centrebyaspecially designed walkway, and is aplace of care, quietude and respect, and is valued and appreciated by many throughout Gippsland.

Further information can be sought on Gippsland Rotary Centenary house online at: centenaryhouse.org.au

Field naturalists

THE next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club starts at 7.30pm on July 26 in theMoe Library.

The night is 'Winter Members' night, where several members will give short presentations about places

andaspects of natural history.

This will be followed by the monthly club meeting.

The following day (Saturday, July 27),the mainfeatures of the excursion to Tyers Park are geological sites and fossils.

The groupwill meetatthe Tyers Primary School car park in Mt Hope Road,Tyers to organise car pooling, as required, at 9.30am and set off at 10am. Wear sturdy boots and warm clothing and bring your own lunch. Everyone is most welcome, both to the meeting and the excursion.

For more information, phone the secretary, Rose on 0410 237 292.

Youcan be apartof

Community Corner

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.

Adventure: Latrobe ValleyField Naturalists Club have atriptoMountHope Road coming up.Picturedisthe mouth of ConglomerateCave, TyersPark. Photograph: Irene Proebsting

Recognition: Morwell RotariansKeith Brownbill, Gloria Auchterlonie,BillPanther and MaySennettweregiven honorarymembershipsata recent meeting. Bestowing themwiththe honour wasMorwell Rotary President, HarryBallis (back). Photograph supplied

Tgon Scouts ‘rich’ 100 years

THE 1st Traralgon Scout Group successfully marked its centenary with aday of showcasing its rich history and vibrant community spirit.

Chief Commissioner Rod Byrnes, honoured Greg and LorrelSamsonwith lifetime achievement awards, acknowledging their remarkable dedication and contributiontoscouting with their combined servicetotalling 116years.

The event drew former leaders from all overVictoria as well as interstate, reuniting to reminisce and share in the group's enduring legacy.

Amid the celebrations, youth members displayedtheir skills by preparing and cooking bush donuts over campfires, agesture warmly received by guests.

"Thiscentenary is not justacelebration of time passed but atestamenttothe ongoing commitment and impact of scouting in our community," Mr Byrnes remarked during his address, reflecting on the group's journey and its role in shapinggenerations of young leaders.

The day included heartfelt speeches, laughter,

and arenewed sense of unity among past and present members.

As the 1st Traralgon Scout Group looks to the future, this milestoneserves as areminder of the enduring values and friendships forged through acentury of scouting excellence.

Those interested in joiningTraralgon Scouts can email Group Leader, Michaela Monson at gl.1sttraralgon@gmail.com

Grand occasion: Thecakecommemorating 100yearsofTraralgon Scouts Photograph supplied

Baw Baw Views’ corner store

By KATRINABRANDON

BAW Baw Views Moe was all sweet and salty on July 4, with the opening of their new 'Corner Store.' From 20 cent candies to bags of salt and vinegar chips, the Corner Store wasopened to the residents, ready to feed their snacking desires.

Resident, Dawn Pallor took the honours of helpingtocut theribbon.

The sweet-ems delight was brought on when a couple of staff members at the age care facility donated money towards the idea.

On sale at the store is chips, candy, perfume, chocolates, colouring/activity books, ice-creams, soft drinks and crackers.

Residentscan also take up the opportunity to help staff run the new Corner Store.

facility’snew store. Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Long-servingLionshonoured

AT the recent changeover of office bearers for the Lions Club of Moe, two longserving members were honoured with the prestigious Lions Clubs International(LCI) Foundation Melvin Jones Fellow award. This is the highest award given by the LCI

Foundationand is for for DedicatedHumanitarian Services.

The recipient so ft he award were John Wasiukiewicz for his 33 years of service and Margot Evans for her 18 years.

NewKids on the block

Business: BawBaw Views resident, Dawn Pallor cutsthe ribbon,openingthe

Great work: Lions Club of Moestalwar ts John Wasiukiewicz and MargotEvans withtheir awards Photograph supplied

Moremusic wordsfromJohnMatera

By KATRINA BRANDON

THE rush and tumble of drugs and alcohol in the rock and roll world is notwhatitseems, according to Newborough local, Joe Matera.

Recently, he released his second book Louder Than Words -Beyond the Backstage Pass to help tell hisstory as amusician and amusic journalist.

Alongsidehis first book Backstage Pass -The Grit and the Glamour which became number one in Sweden and was written in adiary-base style, the new book is asemi-memoir. Mr Matera told the Express that he uses his experience over the years to write, connect and create through the music world.

“I have heaps of material. Ihave diaries going back 30 years. Ilove writing, so there will definitely be more books,” he said.

“I was amusician first, and Ifell into music journalism because Ilovewriting.I understand the mindset when Iaminterviewing artists. They know straight away that they are talking to afellow musician.”

As ajournalist, Mr Matera has interviewed artists such as John Mayer,Metallica, Queen,Blondie, Bon Jovi, KISS and Black Sabbath.

“John Mayer is aclassic example. Idid all of

his very first interviews. Iwas the first journo to interview him in Australia. We got on so well talkingabout guitars. Every time he came out to Australia, he specifically asked for me to do the interview," Mr Matera said.

An unexpected turn of events for Mr Marterawas whenone of his favourite artists,Bryan Adams, read his book and wrote aforeword for him.

“I have followed him since Iwas ateen.When oneofyour heroes actually endorses your book, it is great. He read the chapter Iwrote about him and was impressed,” Mr Matera said.

Starting close to home, Mr Matera will tour regional Victoria over the next few months and then travel to England and Sweden to talk abouthis adventures on stage, his time with artists such as the Beach Boys, and the true story of Billy Squier’s video for ‘Rock Me Tonite’, which is often cited as the moment Squier never recovered from.

For more information, go to: joematera.com/or visit the Joe Matera Facebook page.

Record-read: Newborough author,Joe Matera is launching his book Louder Than Words, based on his experience as amusicianand music journalist. Photograph supplied

APALLIATIVECareRoadshow in Gippsland will helppeople navigate the palliative care system and learn more about planningfor the later stages of life.

Gippsland Pri mary Heal th Net work ’s ‘It’ s YourLife -Dying Happens’ Roadshow willvisit Traralgon on Wednesday, July 24. It is designed for communities, families, loved ones and carers.

Theinitiativeispartofthe federal government’s Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care program, providingfundingtoPrimary Health Networks to coordinate palliative care across their regions.

Gip ps land PHN Chief Execu tiv e, Amanda

Proposch, said some people found it hard to have difficult conversations about planning for the later stages of life.

“This program, and the roadshow, will help you navigate the palliative care system to find out more information for those living with alife-limiting illness or supportingsomeone you care about,” Ms Proposch said.

The program aims to:

 Improve your access to the best palliative care at home;

 Support palliative care services in primary health and community care;

 Use technology to provide flexible and responsive care, including after-hours care.

Experts from the Victorian Palliative Care Advise Service(PCAS), Ambulance Victoria, aVoluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator and local communitypalliative care teams willtalkabout Advanced Care Planning, including palliative care.

PCAS has assisted thousands of Victorians in accessing specialist information and local support when living with or caring for someone with lifelimiting illness.

Manager of PCAS,EstherMcMillan-Drendel, said PCAShelped healthcare workersprovide great options, and therefore greater choice, to patients.

“Helping to find the right local service or providing clinicalguidancetohealthcare workershas the potential to change the outcome for the person on the end of the phone -nomatter where they live in Victoria,” Ms McMillan-Drendel said.

“PCAS enables healthcare workers, people living with life-limiting illness and their carers, to feel more confident to make decisions about all aspects of their care.”

 Make sure you get the right care, at the right time and in the right place to reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and;

Astate governmentinitiative,the statewide servicesupports both the community and clinicians with free and confidential informationabout all aspects of life-limiting illness, palliative care and end-of-lifecare. PCAS is deliveredbythe Royal Melbourne Hospital.

You are invited to stay after each event for light refreshments and achancetotalktothe experts. Register by emailing kay.stephenson@gphn.org.au or phoning 03 5175 5444 or 0459 809 054.

Everyone’sinvitedtoNational Tree Day

LATROBE City Council andPlanet Ark are inviting Latrobe City residents to dig in and do something good for nature and the community as part of National Tree Day 2024.

Schools Tree Day (July 26 2024) and National Tree Day (July 28 2024) are Australia’s largest annual tree-planting and nature care events, with plantings taking place across the country on the last weekend of July.

Each year,about 300,000 people nationwide volunteer their time to engage in activities that encourage greater understanding of the natural world and how to protect it.

Council is hosting aNationalTree Dayevent at WHBurrage Reserve in Newborough on Sunday, July 28 from 10am to 1pm (parking is availableat the entrance on John Field Drive, Newborough. There will be no parking on or along Southwell Avenue, Moe).

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participate in aSchool’s Planting Day.

Thiseventprovidesstudents with an insight into how rewarding volunteering can be, improves knowledge of localfloraand helps build environmental stewardship.

The goal of these events is to improve the extent and quality of natural bushland habitats within the municipalitybyreintroducingIndigenous plants back into the area.

LatrobeCityMayor, Darren Howesaidthat the simple action of planting atree and connecting with nature can help improve the environment and make the community ahappier and healthier place to live.

“National Tree Day is agreat opportunity to maintainand enhance ourbeautifulenvironment for our local wildlife, as well as ensuring Latrobe Citycontinues to be agreat place to live,”the Mayor said.

“It is our hope that events such as National Tree

Day encourage the community to become actively involved in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment so that future generations alsohave the opportunitytoappreciate the unique landscapes Latrobe City has to offer.”

About 1500 trees, shrubs, grasses and sedges will be plantedtorepresent Plains Grassy Forest, avegetation type that previously occurred in Central Gippsland.

As vegetationmatures at the site, residents should see the return of native birds, animals, and insects to the area.

Residents can register to volunteer at the event via the National Tree Daywebsite at: treeday. planetark.org/site/10029486

Gloves,tools, drinking water, refreshments and equipment for planting will all be provided on the day.

Those taking part are reminded to wear sturdy footwear and bring araincoat.

Party: GoodLandBrewing,Traralgon

Breweries pitch in to enjoy aday of beer

GRAB adrink and relax at this year’s Good Days Vol 3event at Good Land Brewing Co. Traralgon this Saturday (July 20).

With five new beers ready for release at the festival, anew line-up of local musicians and Little Princemenu set for the night, head brewer Jimmy Krekelberg said all was prepared for agreat event.

“It’s justabout people being able to come in, kick your feet up and have adrink with your friends in asemi-festival atmosphere,” he said.

“We will have astage set up, heaters, fire drums out the back, all pretty relaxed, fun atmosphere. Justcome andchill out. You get aglass on arrival, which is your glass for the day.”

The night's glasses havedesignated lines for tasters, pots, and schooners for whichever beer the customer wants. For those who aren’t beer aficionados, aselection of local wines and ciders is available, as well as acocktail on tap.

The new brews were created in collaboration with Sailors Grave Brewing in Orbost, BanksBrewing from Melbourne, aMelbourne bottle shop, and Stewart Brewing from Edinburgh.

Local musicians, including Ally Row, Jungle Jim Smith, Todd Cook and the Rufous Whistlers and DJ Yeeha, will be playing their assorted playlists.

“I think alot of people look forward to that. We are different every year with awhole newbatch of beers that we have bought out, and people love coming in to try all the differentones.The music is all different and of course, the food,” Mr Krekelberg said.

“It’s agood party with agood atmosphere.”

Good Land BrewingCoislocated at 12 Standing Drive, Traralgon, For moreinformationand tickets, go to: goodland beer/gooddays

- By Katrina Brandon

TankupgradesinMorwell

GIPPSLAND Water is completinga significant upgradetoboost efficiency at itsMorwellwater treatment plant.

The works include replacing four chemical storage tanks, connectingpipework, and chemical dosing pumps to improve serviceability and reduce the risk of impact on the environment.

Once complete,plant operations will be more reliable and site maintenancewill be simpler, and safer to complete.

Customers willenjoy amorereliable, high quality water source with less risk of interruption.

The project is expected to be completed by September and is part of alargerbody of work the organisation is doing to renew existing infrastructure and increase network resilience.

Customers’ watersupply will not be interrupted by the works.

Gippsland Water is activelyplanning for the future by investing more than $86m in the Latrobe Valley to combat challenges in climate, weather, and population.

To findout what projects Gippsland Water is doing next, visit: gippswater.com.au/ future-major-projects

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Family dynamics creating comedy

GIPPSLAND’Sown multi-award-winning theatre company Here There and Everywhere are about to hit the road with their outrageous new comedy Wine &Comedy Nibbles!

Described as “an eveningofincorrectsocial intercourse”, the show is based on real events, and explores ahousewarming party thrownbyayoung couple who have just purchased their first home. Writer and director Phillip AMayer said: “This is acomedy for anyone that has certain family members who are considered to be black sheep, or have eccentric neighbours you would not invite over for adrink.It’s atrainwreckand the audience gets to watch it unfold in all its uncomfortable glory”.

Tim and Andrea have just moved into their own apartment, and they’re throwing ahousewarming party to celebrate.

Their guest list, which includes her family but nothis, is about to be thrown into chaos by some uninvited guests, who proceed to upend the evening,and driveawedge intotheir relationship,which may already have afew cracks anyway.

“Youthink your family is bad,wait untilyou meet this lot. When the cast first read the script, they couldn’t believe the story is based on actual events and real people," Mr Mayer said.

"Of courseweblow the situation up, makeit larger than life, but the basis for the story is steeped in real life. Knowing this makes the evening even more entertaining.

“Can this youngrelationship survive the pressure of purchasing ahome and the meeting of their vastly different families? You’ll have to buy aticket to find out.

“The central characters start out stressed because they’re throwing aparty, and they want to impress the guests. They want to make sure everything is perfect so the night runs smoothly, but when family members show up uninvited, and the neighbours start knocking, things get derailed, spiraling into complete chaos. Some characters you’ll identify with, someyou’ll feel sorry for,and others will make you cringe at their inappropriateness”.

Here There and Everywhere are aGippslandbased company who produce original work, touring One Act Play Festivals, the independent theatre circuit, and large events like Melbourne Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe.

The company has won many awards over the years for theircontemporary,observational,inappropriate and edgy shows.

“We usea mix of socialobservation, modern relationship commentary, and satirical farce," Mr Mayer explained.

"I try and write comedy to cater to various levels, so we have base toilet-humour, the clever thought-provokingjokes, pop-culturereferences, situationalcomedy and larger-than-life characters, which combine to give the audience an hour and a bit of genuine laughs”.

The company is well-known for producing hit comedy productions, including Bogan Shakespeare,

Table 17, Couples and El Diablo,among more than 30 original comedyplaysthe companyhas toured.

“We rely on audiences and bums on seats for survival. We hopefully give somethingdifferent to the local theatrescene, in producing original theatre, and working with our ensemble to collaborate and create entertaining experiences," Mr Mayer said.

"Wine &Nibbles! certainly fits the bill, and will challenge some,but it’s relatable.Every family has at least one embarrassingmember, and you

know they’re going to disrupt the family gathering” Wine &Nibbles! is ahousewarming comedy nightmare to end them all, and is showing at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Traralgon on Friday, July 26, and The Forge Theatre Bairnsdale on August 31 as part of astate-wide tour. The show is rated for matureaudiences, with adult concepts and language.

Go to: htetheatreco.com/ for dates,venues and tickets.

Local author motivates budding writers

SECONDARY students at St Paul’s Anglican GrammarSchool recently had an engaging session with renowned local author, Scot Gardner.

Mr Gardner shared insights into his writing journey and the pivotal moments that have shaped his career.

Hisinteractionwiththe students wasmarked by wit and humour, as he encouraged them to infuse personallifeexperiencesinto their creative endeavours.

Mr Gardnerdiscussed the power of ‘I remember’ statements with one student replying, “I remember thinking Iwas Batman and jumping from agreat height and broke my foot”, which the author thought was agreat start forapiece of realistic fiction.

Fromquirky anecdotes to finding creative writing inspiration, Mr Gardner'ssessionsleft students motivated and equipped to personalise their learning experiences as they work towards their writing goals.

Rubbing shoulders: Year 9students Layla, Madeleine,Hayley, Georgia, Elizabeth and Chloefound Scot Gardner’s talk captivating and worthwhile Photograph supplied

Raising funds for Team Timor

IN plain clothes, and with an array of thingsto see, buy and do, the students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School came togetherfor their BohoFriday on the last day of Term 2toraise money for Team Timor.

Highly-popular, handmade jewellery wasavailable for the studentstobuy, together with items from the communities in Timor.

Students in the junior school were also able pampered by the secondary school students by getting their hair braided, having their nails painted and getting some temporary henna applied.

The money raised will go toward the upkeep of the buildings sponsored by St Paul’s, as part of Team Timor, in an effort to provide ongoing assistance to and support to students less fortunate than many of those in Australia.

Trio: Selling tickets forthe ser vices available were Ruby,Angelina and Maya

Smile: Enjoying their time outinthe sunshine areKar tik, Alyanand Aiden. Photographs supplied

Taking customer servicetothe next level

GIPPSLAND Water has announced four additional customer care pop up locations across its service area.

Dates are now confirmed for Sale, Drouin and Warragul this month, and Moe in August.

The seriesofpop ups, whichstartedlastweekin Traralgon,provide an opportunity for customers to speak with members of the organisation’s customer care team in person.

Thecustomer care team will be available to talk through individual circumstances and provide tailored support on the spot.

The support may include setting up flexible payment plans, registering concessions,helpwith applications for government-funded assistance, and referrals to financial councillors.

New dates are:

 Moe -Thursday, August 1, 10am to 2pm at Moe Library;

 Sale -Tuesday, July 23, 10am-2pm at Gippsland Centre Plaza;

 Warragul -Thursday, July 25, 10am-2pm at Warragul Palmerston Street Kiosk, and;

 Drouin -Tuesday, July 30, 10am-2pm at Drouin Princes Way Kiosk.

For more informationincluding pop-uplocations, dates, and times, visit: gippswater.com.au/ customercare Heretohelp:

Halloween Disco comes early

RECENTLY, the St Joseph’sCatholicPrimary School, and Trafalgar Parents and Friends group organised aHalloween Disco.

The children had fun dressingupand the parents decorated the venue.

The families enjoyed ascary night out filled with dancing and games.

Colour: (Right) Foundationstudents Lexi and Marlee hadthe best time Photographs supplied

(Far right) Ivy, Evie and Isabella got intothe spirit of things

The Range Retirement Village is aretirement living community in Moe, boasting alive-in Manager and high-quality residential villas set inside agated community.

The Range offers elegant new and refurbished two and three-bedroom independent living villas, set in attractive and well-manicured surrounds. Each villa features an open-plan living area,wellappointed kitchen, private courtyardgarden and single or double garage.

Plan your social life with your new community.

Youwill have the flexibility and freedom to embrace life with asocialcalendar that includes, billiards, indoor bowls, craft, movie nights, trivia, bingo,cards and many moresocial activities and make use of our community bus to getaroundour local area

Now is your time to down size and embrace life at The Range

Photograph supplied

Spooky:

Youneed to see adentist even if your teeth don’thurt

Our bodies arelikemachines thatneed constant maintenance. When it comes totakingcareofyour teeth, think ofitlikemaintaining acar.Just because your teethdon’t hur tdoesn’t mean they’reinper fect condition. Regular check-ups and maintenance arecrucial for ensuring their longevit yand avoiding costly and painful issues down the road

Imagine your teethasthe engine of acar.Without regular servicing, even the smallest issues can escalate into

Many people who require denturesregret not taking better care of their teeth earlier. Dentures can be uncomfor table and requireongoing maintenance. Implants, an alternativetodentures, areexpensiveand avoidable with regular dental care.

Unlikeother par ts of ourbodiesthatcan heal themselves, teethcannot regenerate.Onceatooth hasahole, it cannotgrow back naturally (Those miracle cures on social media aren’t real, unfor tunately). This makes preventativecare even morecrucial.

At Latrobe Family Dental, we understand the impor tance of gentle yetthorough dental hygiene. Our team can help youmaintain your natural teethfor life, saving youbothmoney anddiscomfor tinthe long run. Remember,investing in dental careislikeinvesting in car maintenance –it’scheaper and smar terinthe long term

Don’tforgettoschedule your next dental check-up! Taking careofyour teethnow will pay offinthe future.

major problems. Similarly,dental check-ups can catch problems early,preventing them from becoming more severeand expensivetotreat

Waiting until your teethstart hur ting to visitthe dentist is likewaiting until your car breaks down to getitserviced. By then, the damage is oftenextensive, requiring more painful and expensiverepairs. Just as notgettingyour car serviced will leadtoabreakdown, ignoring dental checks results in the need forpainful and expensivedental

Disclaimer:

An ym edical procedure can carr yr is ks. Please seek professional opinion before deciding if at rea tment is suitable for you.

HOROSCOPES

by Joanne Madeline Moore

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July 15 -July21, 2024

Expect some tension as the Fu l Moon st rs up old grievances w th a family member or a work colleague If you s t back and let others make decisions, then you’ l just feel powerless So strive to be more self-sufficient, as you use your natural diplomatic skills to he p smooth troubled waters Getting the ratio right between your publ c and private lives is an ongoing challenge But if anyone can juggle comp ex commitments, t’s a well-balanced L bran!

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nto a state of catatonia This week the planetary patterns shake up your comfort zone –espec a ly involving a planned tr p, personal project or educat ona matter Uranus urges you to ban sh boredom and take a smart calculated risk, as you stir things up via a brand-new goal or a local commun ty connection Sunday’s Full Moon also encourages you to be bold and adventurous

The Ful Moon sh nes a spotlight on money, bus ness, nvestments, taxes and joint finances, so make sure they are all in work ng order And the Sun makes a fabuous aspect with Uranus, so an innovative financial idea could real y take flight Mars and Jupiter are transiting through Gem n , so be proactive about maintaining your sense of humour! Be inspired by comed an (and birthday great) Robin W lliams: “Laughter can be many things – sometimes a med cine ”

Ca ling a l Crabs the Sun is transiting through your sign (unt l Ju y 22) wh ch boosts your creativity and your moodiness There’s a Ful Moon in your relationship zone on Sunday, so it’s time to look after loved ones and nurture your inner self via meditation, contemplation and relaxation Your quote for the week is from actress Selena Gomez: “I’m such a Cancer I feel everything so ntensely which s one of my favourite things about myself ”

The Capricorn Ful Moon highlights your health zone, so it’s a good week to try a detox diet or a disc p ined new exercise routine Mercury and Venus are both vamping through your sign, which boosts your Cat charisma and playful sense of fun So t’s also a wonderful week to turn up the charm and ca l in a few old favours However, too much happy hilar ty (and no action) will just annoy others (who are doing all the work) So try to wa k your talk

You’ll feel compelled to connect w th your inner wor d or help someone n need, as the planets h ghl ght your spiritua , humanitar an and friendship zones W th Mars and Jupiter jumping through your career zone, decisive and dynamic act on is required at work So don’t waste your numerous talents with unproductive daydreaming that goes nowhere f you worry and procrast nate, then promising opportunities and important connections wi l pass you by

t’s time for sensitive Scorpios to be clever, creat ve and communicative But (courtesy of the Ful Moon) it’s definitely not a good week to host a o ly neighbourhood reunion or bring up sensitive chi dhood issues with a sibl ng The planets encourage you to let go of the past and stop worrying about the future Focus on en oying the here and now! Be inspired by mus c con Car os Santana (who was born on Ju y 20): “The present is where everyth ng beg ns ”

This week the sh mmering Sun’s transiting through your dream zone, while Mars and Jupiter (your patron p anet) are revving up your relationship zone So dreams and partnerships are high ighted at the moment t’s important to nurture and develop them - but don’t get the two confused! Iconic s nger Linda Ronstadt (who turns 78 on Monday) reminds us, “The thing you have to be prepared for is that other people don’t always dream your dream ”

On the weekend the feisty Full Moon lights up your s gn So re at onship dramas are ikely – unless you can sl p out of fussy Capricorn control-freak mode and, nstead, try the gentle art of compromise Other people are acting as a mirror, reflect ng negative personal traits that you may be unaware of Use these experiences to work on your weaknesses – and bui d on your natura strengths As always, calm cooperation is the key to interpersonal harmony

Aquarians are free sp rits And you cou d go missing in act on this week, as Uranus and the Full Moon boost your tendency to detach or run away from difficult situations Heading for the hills or escap ng into a private fantasy seems appeal ng but the current prob ems w ll still be waiting when you return So you need to get the ba ance r ght between dea ing w th daily challenges, when they occur, and retreating into your own quirky inner world

This week a fortu tous power surge could nsp re fabulous creative ideas and spiritual ins ghts But do you feel dismally disorganised? Is a lack of a daily routine lett ng you down? If you confuse fact w th fantasy, then you could end up with a comp icated mess on your hands So do your best to keep your feet on the ground! It’s time to tune into the strong energy of Sunday’s Fu l Moon n earthy Capricorn, as you try a more grounded and d scipl ned approach

SCHOOLabsenteeismhas significantlyincreased under the state government, with Year 7students in eastern Victoria missingnearlyamonth of school each year new data shows.

An analysis spanning from 2019 to 2023 reveals atroublingrise in average absentee days for Year 7students across Eastern Victoria.

The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) data also shows Victorian Year 7to10studentslost an average of 29.2 school days across 2022-23, while students in Year 11 and 12 lost an average of 23.4 school daysover the same period.

Member for EasternVictoriaRegionand Shadow Parliamentary Secretary forEducation,Melina Bath said skyrocketing school absenteeism cannot be swept under the carpetbythe state government.

“There is an urgent need to address the rise in absenteeism as students are missing out on vital classroom education," she said.

“These Year 7studentslost up to 150 days of faceto-face learning during the pandemic which has significantly impacted their educational continuity.

"School attendance data reveals absenteeism

for Year 7studentsinEastGippsland increased by 18.37 per cent,resultinginanaverage of 31.03 absent days per student; Wellington increased by 39.27 per cent, with 27.36 days absent, and Latrobe 37.61 per cent with 32.18 days absent.”

In 2023, Ms Bath established an upper house Inquiry into Victoria’s state education system, with areport due to be tabled this October.

Conducting hearingsinregionalVictoria and Melbourne, the Inquiryhas been gathering evidenceaboutdecliningstudentwellbeing and school refusal.

Ms Bathsaidunderstandingwhy students are disengaging with the school environment is paramount.

“Regional schoolsare facing achronic teacher shortage; principals are under pressure and too many students are feeling heightened anxiety in the school setting.

“As aformer secondary school teacher, Iknow that less time in the classroom will only reduce a student’s ability to learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce and pursue future educational and career pathways."

COPYRIGHT Joanne Made ne Moo e 2024

School absenteeism currentlyonthe rise Fundingforspecialistequipment

THE state government is making kindergartens inclusive for children of all abilitiesthrough grants to upgrade early childhood education centres and buy specialist equipment.

Minister for Children, Lizzie Blandthorn announced the latest roundofthe Building Blocks Inclusion Grants on Wednesday, which aims to make kinders safe and inclusive learning environments for all children.

“These grants are all about making sure our kindersare safe and welcoming space for all children –soevery Victorian child can get the best start in life,” she said.

“We’re delivering unprecedented investment in early childhood services so all children can get the most out of great local kindergartens.”

Through the inclusion stream of Building Blocks, kindergartens can apply for grants of up

to $200,000 to upgrade kindergarten buildings andplaygroundsto make them moreinclusive for children of all needs and abilities.

Up to $10,000 is also availablefor specialist equipment, suchasmobility stools or sensory equipment for kindergarten programs. Since itslaunch in 2020, Building Blockshas provided morethan $235milliontoplan, build new, and improve early childhood services across the state.

Through the nation-leading $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms, the state government is transforming early childhood education to help children thrive, save familiesmoney, and support parents in returning to work or study if they choose. To apply for the next roundofthe Building Blocks Inclusion Grants Stream funding, visit: schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au

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TheGuide

SHORESY

SBS Viceland, Friday, 11.15pm

Forgivethe late starttime–but the third seasonofthiscult Canadian comedy is worth the wait.Though be warned, with anear-primal appeal, Shoresyis notfor the faint-hearted. Letterkennycreator JaredKeeso’s swearing,brawling ice hockey player and the Sudbury BlueberryBulldogsreturnfor sixepisodes pepperedwith punches and punchlinesalikeastheymaketheir waythrough the National Senior Hockey Championship.While thismight soundlikeahyper-masculine, low-brow nightmare, there’shidden depths here, and Keeso (pictured) plumbs them effortlesslyinaseason about ageing, injuries and the inevitably finite nature of asportperson’s career.Settle in foradouble-episodepremiere.

THEGREAT CLIMATEFIGHT SBS, Monday, 8.30pm

SISTER BONIFACEMYSTERIES

There’satimeand aplace foranxietyinducing docos drilling home the urgency of tacklingclimate change butthis British two-parter is here to instil optimism that the global obstacle is not impossible to solve… if only politicians would listen.Adding anothersenseofcomfort to this compelling doco is the presence of GrandDesigns’Kevin McCloud (“Global warming can be stopped”), RiverCottage’s Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall and thebusiness-savvy MaryPortas (pictured), who are putting their famous faces in the ring to nab their government’sattention These three starsgiveittheir all in movie-lengthoffering,which kicks off withMcCloudina Swedishtownto see what acarbon free lifelookslike

It’shard to imagine there’smuchinthe wayoffun andgames to be found in atowncalledGreat Slaughter,but thislight-hearted FatherBrown spin-off about the fearless, Vespa-driving Catholic nun with apassion forforensicscience managestomakecrime-solving ahoot.Tonight, it’s classic farceasdetectiveSam (Max Brown) and reporter Ruth (Miranda Raison,picturedwith Brown) areforced to pose as husband andwifetog undercoverataspiritual couples retreat run by the widow of amissingno But when ajournalistalso investigating the disappearanceturns up dead Boniface (Lorna Watson) is taken out of action, their ruse becomesall too

ABC TV,Saturday, 7.30pm d go obleman. and Sister o real. a carbon-free life looks like

Wednesday, July17

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Ladies In Black. (Ml, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes:Islands Of America.(PG,R) 4.45 Grand Designs: House Of TheYear (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 7.30 8.00 Hard Quiz (Final, PG) 8.30 Gruen. (Final) 9.10 Austin. (PG,R)Julian is firedfrom his publisher 9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.10 Planet America.

10.40 ABC LateNews. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 AuntyDonna’sCoffee Cafe.(Ml, R) 12.05 Grand Designs: House Of TheYear (R) 12.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 1.40 Grantchester.(PG,R) 2.30 Rage (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France.Stage 16.Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 HighlightsReview.(R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France.Stage 16.Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight.(R) 3.00 Trail Towns.(PG,R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 HighlightsReview

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MoulinRouge:Yes We Can-Can! (Mn) The recruits beginthree weeks of training 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17.Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to SuperDévoluy.177.8km mountain stage.From France. 1.45 Trom. (Madl, R) 3.20 Diversity Theatre Project:Transformation (PGa, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Adriana Trigiani’sVery Valentine. (2019,PGa)Kelen Coleman. 2.00 Catch Phrase (PG, R) Game show. 3.00 TheChase Hosted by Bradley Walsh 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur

6.00 SevenNews

7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa)

7.30 The1%ClubUK. (PG) Hosted by LeeMack

8.30 TheFront Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang andAndyMaher takealighter look at all things AFL

9.30 Talking Footy Alook at theweek’sAFL news.

10.30 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.00 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) 12.15 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

PICK OF THE WEEK

DOGSBEHAVING (VERY) BADLYAUSTRALIA 10, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Wide-eyed friends with fluffyhair,aplayful attitude, alove of longwalks and apenchant forcuddles. That’s thedream formostdog-owners but,asBritish dog expertGraeme Hall, aka“the Dogfather”,knows alltoo well, the reality is often adrool-stained, barking fiasco.The twinkly,humorous vetreturns to Australian shores to train our mostrebellious and troublesome mutts in this highly playful and educational series narrated with sass and sparkle by the lively Julia Morris. “I’lllet youintoa secret,” Hall cheekily warns: “It’snot always the dogsthat arethe problem.”Tonight,Old English sheepdog Angus (pictured with Hall) is due foralesson in manners and avacuum cleaner needs arestrainingorder againstanobsesseddachshund.

NINE (9,8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 JessFox:Whitewater (PG, R) 1.00 SayaSakakibara: Ride To Redemption. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9NewsAfternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 Judge Judy.(PG,R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.00 The Drew Barrymore Show.(PGas,R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 Everyday Gourmet.(R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show.(PGas) 12.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 RugbyLeague. State Of Origin. Game 3. Queensland vNew South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. Awrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 Come To TheEdge. (Ml) Follows the Australian Olympic Surf Team.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.00 Surfing Australia TV (R)

2.30 Global Shop (R) 3.00 TV Shop:HomeShopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoiceOfVictory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 TodayEarly News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Thursday, July 18

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 The GreekIslands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Maggie Beer’s BigMission. (R) 2.00 LadiesInBlack. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 GrandDesigns. (R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Return) Exploresa rise in tensions in the Arctic. 8.30 Grand Designs: TheStreets. Kevin McCloud meets acouple who want to self-build ahomeat Graven HillinOxfordshire

9.20 Troppo (Malv,R)Six months on, Tedand Amanda investigate abizarre local murder and an exotic drugring.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 TheBusiness. (R)

10.50 TheArt Of (R)

11.20 Talking Heads. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R)

1.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off TheBoat. 8.25 MatildaAnd TheRamsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Muster Dogs 9.45 Style It Out. 10.15 Doctor Who 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage 1.30 Wildlifers! 1.40 Operation Ouch! 2.10 So Awkward. 2.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Bigger &Blacker: StevenOliver,MyLife In Cabaret 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 TheCook Up 3.00 Jarjums 5.05 Our Stories. 5.35 The 77 Percent. 6.05 Little JAnd BigCuz. 6.20 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. 9.30 MOVIE: Moonlight.(2016,MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France.Stage 17.Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.(R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France.Stage 17.Highlights 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.05 TrailTowns (PG, R) 3.35 The CookUp. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. Part 5of5.Chef Guillaume Brahimi delves into the Pays Basque region.

8.30 Riveted: TheHistoryOfJeans. (PGadnvw,R)Takes alook at thestory of the iconic American garment,denim jeans, whichhas itsroots in slavery,and is also synonymous with the Wild West, youth culture, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18 Gap to Barcelonnette. 179.5km hilly stage. From France

2.10 TheCongregation. (MA15+s, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour ScandinaviaBitesize (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: TheWedding Veil Legacy.(2022, PGa) Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser,Alison Sweeney 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security:International. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa) Xander suffers afreak accident. 8.30 Starstruck. (Return,PG) Ordinary members of the public transform into some of the world’sbiggest music icons and perform on stage before judgesAdam Lambert, Shania Twain, BeverleyKnight andJason Manford. 9.45 ABBA Vs Queen. (PGa,R) Interviews from band members, producers and others comparing two iconic bands, ABBA and Queen.

10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Terror Over ThePacific (PGa) Alook at United AirlinesFlight811. 12.45 TheGoldbergs. (PGl,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million DollarMinute. (R)

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’sPractice. 9.30 NBC Today Noon BetterHomes. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep 2.30 AuctionSquad 3.30 Harry’sPractice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993,PGlsv, R) Dennis Quaid, Kathleen Turner 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9NewsAfternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl)

8.30 Australian Crime Stories: TheInvestigators: Undercover. (MA15+dlv,R)The story of one of Queensland’s most decorated police officers, Keith Banks.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 TheEqualizer. (Mv) Ayoung girl is struck by acar

11.50 See No Evil: Don’t Open TheDoor. (MA15+a)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 TodayEarlyNews. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (92,81)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by GrantDenyer

6.30 TheProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls) The teams must create the most authentic, or dysfunctional, family home video 8.40 Law&Order: SVU. (Ma) Thesquad is on edge as Carisi waits for averdict in Maddie’skidnapping case, only to have the prosecution encounter an unexpected problem. Benson triestohelpthe Flynn family pick up the pieces of their life. 10.30 10’s LateNews. Coverage of news, sportand weather 10.55 TheProject. (R) Alook at theday’snews. 12.00 TheLate ShowWithStephen Colbert. (PG) Guests include Glen Powell. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 11.35 Front Up 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Hypothetical. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France2024 Highlights Review 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of OakIsland. 6.15 Forged In Fire 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats 8.30 History’sGreatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 10.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.40 AHero.(2021, PG, Farsi) 10.00 Hero.(2002, M, Mandarin) 11.50 The BigChill. (1983,M) 1.50pm Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990,PG) 3.40 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 5.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995,PG) 7.30 Austin Powers: InternationalMan Of Mystery. (1997, M) 9.10 AFishCalled Wanda. (1988,M) 11.10 Late Programs.

Friday, July 19

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

7MATE (73,64)

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee One Step 250.H’lights. 1.05 Young Sheldon 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House 2.30 TheNanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddamsFamily 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny 7.00 YoungSheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Waterboy.(1998,M) 10.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 HighwayPatrol 1.30 TheForce: BTL. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator 3.30 Storage Wars:Barry’sBest Buys. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage

6.00 MorningPrograms. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage18. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 ThePoint: Road Trip.(R) 3.00 NITVNews: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review

10 PEACH (11,

TheYoung And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dales ForSale 3.05 Antiques Roadshow 3.35 MOVIE: TheLadyKillers. (1955,PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

OPEN SATURDAYSFROM9 TILL MIDDAY

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That PacificSports Show.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Troppo.(Malv,R) 2.00 The Split. (Ml, R) 3.00 RestorationAustralia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Love Your Garden. Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.

8.20 Troppo (Malv) Amanda and Tedfocus on the leaded fuel clue trail, which leads Amanda into danger with crocodile poachers.

9.15 Gruen. (Final, R) Presented by WilAnderson

9.50 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R) Presented by TomGleeson.

10.20 Austin. (PG, R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

11.55 Martin Clunes:Islands Of Australia (PG,R)

12.45 We Hunt Together.(Malv,R) 1.25 Rage New Music.(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage.(PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 Mastermind Australia. Thefour semi-final winners are back to see who will be crowned Australia’s newest Mastermind 8.30 Cycling Tour de France. Stage 19 Embrun to Isola 2000.144.6km mountain stage.FromFrance 1.15 Blackout: Tomorrow Is TooLate. (Mlv,R) 3.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. (PG, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Road Less Traveled. (2017,PGa, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Better HomesAnd Gardens. Takesa look at FortitudeValley. 7.20 Football AFL.Round 19 Essendon vAdelaide 10 30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) Apanel discussesall things AFL 12.00 BoyToMan:The Swamp Cowboys. (PGa, R) TimNoonan heads to Venezuela.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 My GreekOdyssey (PG, R)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: You, Me, AndThat Mountain Retreat. (2023,PGa) Gladys Bautista,Michael PatrickLane. 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC] TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Bold.(PGa,

6.00 9News

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by GrantDenyer. 6.30 TheProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Have YouBeen Paying Attention? (Malns,R) Hosted by TomGleisner. 8.30 TheGraham Norton Show. (Malv,R)Guests include KevinHart, Jodie Comer,Sofia Vergaraand Alan Cumming 9.30 TheCheap Seats (Mal,R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald takealookatthe week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news,sport and weather 10.55 TheProject. (R) Alook at theday’s news. 12.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France.H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch 5.25 Curse Of OakIsland. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats 8.30 Billy Connolly:Great American Trail. 9.25 Sex Before The Internet. (Final) 10.20 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores 8.00 HardQuizKids. 8.30 BTNNewsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 10.00 Supernatural Academy 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Phoenix Rise. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage 1.25 TMNT 1.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Cutthroat Island. Continued. (1995,PG) 7.15 The Mole Agent.(2020,Spanish) 8.50 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 10.25 The TalentedMrRipley.(1999 M) 12.55pm ILove My Dad. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.55 Mr Holland’sOpus. (1995,PG) 7.30 The Client. (1994, M) 9.45 The Firm. (1993,MA15+) 12.30am

6am Morning Programs. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Full CustomGarage. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars:Barry’sBest

7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 Escape To TheChateau: Secret France. Part 2of3

8.30 MOVIE: Marley& Me (2008,PGals, R) Amarried couple adopt alabrador puppy whicheventually grows to become an uncontrollabledog. Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, EricDane.

10.50 MOVIE: TheChoice. (2016, PGals, R) Amed student and her neighbour fall in love.Benjamin Walker

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG,R)

3.00 TV Shop:HomeShopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop (R) 5.00 TV Shop:Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 SkippyThe Bush Kangaroo (R)

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7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Ben Fogle: StartingUpStarting Over 1.00 Young Sheldon 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 TheNanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent CodyBanks.(2003,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb.(2014,PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Overboard. (2018,PG) 11.45 MOVIE: Love YouLikeThat. (2021, M) 1.40am Late Programs.

It was hardtotellthe blue stripes from the black stripes between Heyfield and Glengarry last Saturday. Most grounds across Gippsland became baths, as the season moved into the middle of winter.MORE INSIDE ey me DE yf f e E

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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

LByrne -Jones.Maffra:A Wright JKilloran ACarr AMcKenzie Z FelsbourgCCalwyn WARR AGUL 3.2 7.4 9.6 10.9 (69) SALE6.1 6.2 7.6 9.8 (62)

GOALS: Warragul: JLamb 4SMasterson2 BPaul VCaia RSeniniJDavidson. Sale: JFreeman 3HHolmes DEggmolesse -Smith MMalone SLange JLeslie TCampbell BEST: Warragul: L Serong RSeniniJLamb MSmar tO Wilson PCarpenter.Sale: DEggmolesse -Smith HHolmes SLange JFreeman HTatterson NWhitford

TR AR ALGON 3.2 6.4 11.7 16.10 (106)

MOE 3.44.8 4.9 7.11 (53)

GOALS: Traralgon: DLoprese 3DMcKenna 2CBrown 2HNeocleous 2JCunico LWillaton MJacobsen CAmbler JMcMahon LD’Angelo SHallybur ton. Moe: NProwse3 DKeiltyM Woodall HSim, JBalfour BEST: Traralgon: JMcMahon MJacobsen LWillaton LTripodi C Ambler DLoprese.Moe: BSmith BMaslen NProwseBDaniher TMatthewsMHeywood MORWELL 2.2 4.5 5.8 6.12 (48) DROUIN 1.6 1.9 3.11 5.13 (43)

GOALS: Morwell: BMcDonald 3ZAndersonJ Galea BMacfarlane.Drouin: KWalmsley 2J McKellar TJohnstone KQuirk BEST: Morwell: BMcDonald BBailey ZAndersonAQuigley C Burr.Drouin: JKingiMCotter KQuirkK Walmsley CQuirk MWilliames

Maroons fire strong warning shot

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

GIPPSLAND League players might still be finding mud in weird and wonderful places. Mothers collected the real three votes afterRound 13, as mostplayers presumably handed in their jumpers and have since found them magically clean, dried and folded YES, it did rain in Moe.

The cricket square wasa mud bath as well.

The rest of the ground was also heavy under foot.

And it was so wet the netball games had to be moved indoors.

Despite all that, Traralgonstill put up more than 100 points,ontheir way to an ominous victory at Ted Summerton Reserve.

The Maroons made an absolute mockery of the conditions, registering 16.10 (106) to the Lions’ 7.11 (53).

For amatch between secondand third, the contestturned into anything but, which was made all the more bewildering considering Moe kickedthree of the game’sfirst four goals in the opening 11-and-a-half minutes.

Even more so when Traralgon only led by 22 points at the 20-minute mark of the third term, and then wentinto the last change 40 points up.

With the Maroons ahead by eightpoints at themain break, a10.3(63) to 3.3 (21) second half well and truly blew the margin out.

Those three goals to Moe were nothing morethan consolationseither,all coming in the last 10 minutes of the game.

If football can be compared to atug-of-war contest, there are generallytwo waystowin: either quickly by sheer brute force, or by wearing down the opposition until they gas out.

Traralgon did the latter in the third quarter last Saturday.

GOALS: Leongatha: JPellicano 2NFixterNNagel JBurns RKelly WLittlejohn JRenden. Wonthaggi: ABusana. BEST: Leongatha: JRenden JPellicano NFixterJBurns XBolge W Littlejohn. Wonthaggi: JBrown AMcNeel CMagro CLindsayKBrown JWilliamson

GOALS: Traralgon: JJackway2C Ruyters 2J Macumber 2BHutton JTwiteA Lovison R Battista FWatts.Moe: SCur tis JMorrowT Blackshaw. BEST: Traralgon: BHutton LHahnA Lovison CRuyters JMacumber BCheetham. Moe: TBlackshaw JMorrowJ Maslen SHanson

Maffra: KBrady 2RPhelan DO’Brien.

Drouin:

6KGregg 6HPiner CStone OHermansen JWalsh.Mor well:RO’Neill 2OKalan. BEST: Drouin:KSmith JHuston KGregg CStone KMcLeish TMapleson. Morwell: GJiath OHowe RO’Neill TJames ONania LEffenberg

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1.02.0 3.0 4.0 (24)

Traralgon: RRutter 4ABlackford2HPirie GRuach WBrent JZappulla BHagleyA Harle.Moe:JChila 2ABattista 2. BEST: Traralgon: ERoscoe RRutter WAmbler BHagleyT Lapenta EPass.Moe: JShields XBerquez JChila WJenkinson KMulley OBudd

WARR AGUL 4.5 11.8 16.10 21.15 (141) SALE0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2)

GOALS: Warragul: KBoi 7S Grummisch 5C Mcintosh 3H Jinks 2JSimpson LGiliam LCar ter LMoore. Sale: Details N/A. BEST: Warragul: KBoi CMcintosh MCahill LFrenchJ Simpson S Grummisch. Sale: JGreenwood LCentra KSchoenmaekers STreglown CJohnson TDobson

A3.1 5.4 11.10 13.10 (88)

3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 (20)

Maffra: EBerr

While the Maroons tumbled ag oal through in the first minute, it took until the 16-minute-mark for them to register their next.

From there, three further goals were added well intored time, with two comingonly seconds from the three quarter time siren. That flurry of majors gave Traralgon reward for dominance, as they had three times as many inside 50s for the term (18 to six).

Traralgon foundmarks from the likes of Dan McKenna inside 50, while at the other end, Moe was unable to find an equal from the opportunities it got.

McKenna has come out of retirement the last two rounds to provide asimilar target to the injured Tye Hourigan for Traralgon.

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

DID Sale just cost themselves finals?

The Magpies went from fourth to sixth on Saturday nightafter dropping the bundle on the road during Round 13 of the Gippsland League.

Warragul in the wet at Western Park again proved to be adangerous beast, with the home side edgingahead 10.9 (69) to 9.8 (62)

It was the Gulls’ thirdmajor scalp at home this season, following asimilar victory over Moe in Round 8and reigning Grand Finalist Wonthaggi to start the season.

Sale appeared to have the game under control in the early stages, kicking six goals (including the first four of the game) to three in the opening term.

The Magpies however added just three more majors for the game, as Warragul slowly but surely made their way back into the contest.

The Gulls,who areclearlybetter than their current position of ninth indicates, kicked four goals in the second quarter to take a handy eight-point lead into the sheds.

Sale possiblykicked themselves out of it in the third,adding 1.4(10), whileWarragul fared better with less scoring shots, kicking 2.2 (14).

Rainand drizzle persisted, potentially playinginto the Gulls’ hands, and come threequarter time, the Magpies were two goals down.

Warragul only managed one goal in the final quarter,comingfromplaying-coach Jed Lamb soccering in the goal square after getting goal side from ahigh ball.

Thatgoal came with around 10 minutes left, and gave the home side enoughbreathing space to hold on.

Afollow-up goal to Sale captain, Jack Leslie

McKenna kickedtwo goalsatthe weekend, and havingalsoappeared on the reserves team sheet acouple of times this season, is now qualified for finals. Whetherornot he is part of longer term plans for Maroons coach TroyHamilton remains to be seen, although it is oneextra quality player they won’t have to find if it does come to the crunch.

Compoundingthe third term fadeout for Moe was the fact the Lions gaveawaya goal from a50-metre penalty, anotherfrom a downfield free kick, and one right on the three quarter time siren to best-on-ground Jackson McMahon.

This meantthe Lions went from potentially still being in the game at three quarter time, down by 22 points, to having the match dead and buried, down by seven goals.

Moe players copped an old-fashioned tune-up at three quarter timeasa result, and with the game lost, spun acouple of magnets around.

Usual defender Scott Van Dyk spent some time forward, although goals kept leaking at the other end of the ground.

Traralgon added another five majors in the last quarter, taking the tally past the ton.

McMahon was busy, and seemed to always be on the move, which perhaps came as little surprise to see him named best-on.

While traditionally known as an accumulator acrosshalfback,his overheadmarking was afeature at the weekend, with acouple

of telling grabs making it look as though he was playing with adry footy.

His teammateinbig man Max Jacobsen did some good work in the air, while his opposite number Liam Willaton was equally effective at ground level.

Others to play well for the winners were Lucas Tripodi, Connor Ambler and Dylan Loprese, who slotted three goals.

Better players for Moe were Brock Smith, Ben Maslen, Nick Prowse, Ben Daniher,Tom Matthews and Matt Heywood.

Although the result wasn’t enough to dislodge the Lions from the top three, it continued their Russian Roulette-type season.

At their best, Moe has looked like world beaters at times, rolling flag favourites Leongatha and smashing oth er te ams by more than 100 points. On the flipside however, there have been resultssuch as this, and aloss to Sale’s third stringteam that have meant the phrase ‘consistently inconsistent’ isn’t too far off the mark. What happened after halftime will undoubtedly leave the Moe coaching staff with questions to ponder, although for spectators at least, it provided aclear demonstration of what Traralgon are capable of.

While premierships aren’t won in July, if the Maroons playthis well in September, not even Leongatha are going to stop them.

Sale dealt costly blow in finals race

fromaset shotstraight in front proved to be toolittle too late.

Derek Eggmolesse-Smithwas best for Sale,followed by Hudson Holmes, Shannen Lange,JarrodFreeman (three goals), Harry Tatterson and Nathan Whitford.

Lamb kicked four goals,and received good support from Liam Serong, Riley Senini, Mitch Smart, Oliver Wilson and Patrick Carpenter.

In the race for atop-five finish, this was a result the Magpies couldn’t afford.

Sale are now equal-fifth with five rounds to go, and there is every chance their last game of the season against Bairnsdale will determine who plays finals between the two sides.

 BAIRNSDALE stayed on track for a finals berth.

The Redlegs got past Maffra in acompetitive match, winning by 21 points.

The visitors broke away late to eventually raise the bat, 15.10 (100) to 12.7 (79).

For most of the match, it was aback-andforth affair. Scoreswere level at quarter time, before each team enjoyed abreak with their noses in front.

Maffra led by two points at halftime, and Bairnsdale by eight at three quarter time.

Afour goal to two final term gave the Redlegs victory,whichkeepsthem inside the top five for now.

Warragul did Bairnsdale afavourbyrolling Sale, andmight be receiving aChristmas card as athank you at the end of the year.

BraydenMcCarreycontinuedwhatis turning out to be one of the greatest years a smallforward has put together since Maffra’s own Mitch Bennett ended the 2017 season with 60 goals.

McCarreykicked seven at the weekend, taking his season tally to 43. He has shown aliking to playing against Sale and Maffra, kicking eight goals in the game against the

Magpies, and 11 goals in the two games against the Eagles.

Helping McCarreywas Lachlan Cloak, Tom Blenheim, Tyran Rees, Will Mitchell and Lachlan Byrne-Jones.

Best for Maffra was Ashton Wright, Jett Killoran, Alex Carr, Andrew McKenzie, Zach Felsbourg and Caleb Calwyn (four goals).

 LEONGATHA withstood Wonthaggi.

The Parrots recorded an unspectacular 14-point win, in aresult that is likely to give no cause for celebration or concern for either side.

In what was an arm wrestle for the most part at Leongatha, the home side held alead around 10-15 points throughoutthe day, winning 7.8 (50) to 4.12 (36).

Young gun Max Donohue was best for the Parrots, followed by Jenson Garnham (four goals), Sam Forrester, Jackson Harry, Travis Nash and Guy Dickson.

Isaac Chugg, Shannon Bray, Josh Bates, Jakeb Thomas, Hunter Tiziani and Noah Anderson did well for Wonthaggi.

Leongatha captain Tom Marriott played his first game in four weeks, and is likely to be joined by afew other seasoned veterans over the next few rounds.

Few clubsknow how to peak as well as the Parrots do, and astaggered approach could see thelikesofCadeMaskell, Sean Westaway, and Luke Bowman ready to explode come finals time.

Wonthaggi on the other hand will need to take adifferent path.

ThePower arecurrentlyagame out of the topfive,and therefore don’t havethe luxury of resting players.

Instead, Wonthaggi will aim to build up ahead of momentum on the run home and hopethey don’t run out of petrol tickets during September -ifindeed they get there.

Slip and slide: The mudwas flying at TedSummer tonReser ve on Saturday, as Valley rivals Traralgon and Moelockedhorns Photograph DAEJ Media

Morwell makesthe mostofmuddy Drouin

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

BATHING has benefits, just not when it consists of 95 per cent mud.

Morwellhad their turn sliding around in the Drouin mud at the weekend,and didwhat they had to do, coming away with afive point win.

While a6.12 (48) to 5.13 (43) scoreline might not haveappeared all thatconvincing,the Tigersled at every change, and in the context of the conditions, would have been more than happy to simply take the four points on the drive back home.

Morwell kept Drouin to asinglegoal in the first half, and led by nine points at three quarter time.

The Hawks cut the margin back to two points at the 21-minute mark after JamesMcKellar(I think, by then the mud had made it impossible to tell who was who) found front position directly in front and slotted the goal.

The next score did not come until the 28-minute mark, as stoppage after stoppage ensued.

With his side ahead by two points, Tyler Hillier found arare opening to send along ball inside 50 at the northernend of the ground, where it was met by Cody Macdonald, who used the outside of his right boot to soccer the ball to the goal square.

The ball was taken over for abehind, meaning Drouin had to go hell-for-leatherinorder to try and win.

Thatthey did,withakickstraight downthe middle from thekick out. The Tigershowever won the ball back, and chewed up enough time to see themselves to victory.

Their victory was confirmed and then extended when Josh Galea wasfound unattended in the pocket and kicked apoint after the siren.

traditional mudbath at Drouin Recreation

Brandon McDonald was best-on-ground, kicking three goals, whichmay well have been worthdouble on adry deck

Morwell playing-coach, Boyd Bailey was also prominent, as was his brother Brandon.

Others to attract voteswere Zac Anderson,Aidan Quigley and Charlie Burr.

Jordan Kingi was best for the Mud Crabs, followed by Mitch Cotter, Kaidan Walmsley,Caleb Quirk and Max Williames.

Drouin were withoutWill Papley, who it is understood will be added to Frankston’s VFL list.

The surfaces in the VFL will surely offer astark

Scope comes up well short

COMMENT

BY DAVID LITTLE

FURTHER to the piece 'What Traralgon Rec should looklike'inlastweek's Express, Latrobe City Council officers engaged the same architect to continuethe developmentand costing for the TraralgonRecreation ReservePavilionbased on the awardwinning Warrnambool complex

Version 1was issuedinJanuary 2022.

This consisted of asimilar footprint on boththe groundfloor and second storey area. This was suitable for football, cricket and the umpires. It also catered for the community and the regional visitor with adequateelevated internaland external viewing areas.

However, although some great features were included, due to the additional needs to include netball, public toilets, canteen,firstaid rooms and the boxing club, instead of increasingthe size of the ground floor, council officers instructed the architect to squeezethese addition components into the limited space.

This resultedinthe footballchangerooms and the Traralgon Boxing Club being totally compromised. Version 1resulted in the boxing clubbeing offered facilities at Glenview Park and the Traralgon Football-Netball Club retainedtheir space for changerooms and gym workouts.

Version2was developed, with the major change being that the boxing club would stay at the recreation reserve and that the football-netball club would be provided with limitedchangeroom space and no provision for agymnasium.

This still required a10to15per cent increase in size of the building and the football-netball club was not happy, as their current spaceistwice this

proposed size. They would be better to refurbish the exiting facility as they have done in the past.

Some issues with second storey space still need to be addressed.From acommunityperspective, a shared function room, meeting room, office space and elevated viewing area,similar to other regional facilities being provided, is essential.

Football and cricket have bee nu sing the Traralgon Recreation Reserve for 130 years, but never had elevated viewing or amulti user function roomwhich can now be shared and utilised by netball, boxing and other Traralgon sports clubs and their administrators.

With these deficiencies, this Version 2Plan was issued for tendering to obtain competitive architect pricing.

Unsurprising, the same architect was awarded the contract, based on athe proven Warrnambool design and the cheapest option.

Yet, now it appears that LCC officers have completely changed the scope to anot fit for purpose facility, and no party is happy to what is being offered.

Why would you select an architect then change the scope?

Certainly the community is concerned, especially when details emerged that the Tony Lane Stand would be demolished becausea couple of trees could not be removed to accommodate apossible future netball court. The solution? Move everything to the north and centralisethe elevated viewingarea for both football/cricket andnetball viewing

The community hasachance to speak up on this subject.

This facility is needed for the next generation of sports players, their children, parents, friend,

Photograph supplied

contrasttowhathehas become accustomed to -an unfortunate reality for someone graduating from a‘premier’ league.

With the Traralgon Recreation Reserve facility the way it is (third season with portable rooms) and the Drouin oval in its current state, the Gippsland League certainly isn’t being showcased in its best light (through no fault of their own it must be said).

Whilepeople’s hands on clubcommittees can oftenbetiedwhen dealing with shire facilities, the need to level the playing field at Drouin takes in figurative as well as literal meaning.

Drouin would be unable to train during theseason on their home ground, and would find the going tough to recruit to their home ground outofthe season.

It can be little surprise then that the Hawks have

collected the wooden spooninthe last two seasons. Nottoget too precious, but there is aduty of care element as well.

If apitch is too dangerous in cricket, the game is called off.

The mud howev er coul dsoon be pl oughed and turned into grass, with Baw Baw Shire Council setting aside $4.1 million to upgrade the surface at Drouin Recreation Reserve.

That might come with acaveat, as there is every chanceitwill take up to two years to bring the surface up to scratch.

Whether or not that timeframe is accurate remains to be seen, although the Express understands Lang Lang has been identifiedasa potential home groundfor Drouin while their ground is being redeveloped.

The Lang Lang facility has two pristine ovals, although given it is nearly 30 minutes and awhole other shire (Cardinia) away, its practicality could be called into question (Bairsndale to Lang Lang, now that is abus trip).

Adding anotherlayer to thestory,Trafalgar Recreation Reserve lost out in the $4.1m allocated to Drouin, althoughthe Trafalgar project, (to construct asecond oval at the reserve) has since received aslight reprieve.

Baw Baw Shire has committed to quarantining anymoney raised from the sale of the Trafalgar Business Centre (former Narracan Shire Offices) into the development of the second oval.

Wordaround Trafalgarisitcould be an ideal structure for along awaited public library.

In any case, Trafalgarlocals will be hoping there are some big bidders come auction day ($3m would be very nice).

Morwell meanwhile might actually not be too fazed by playing in the mud.

TheTigershad apretty memorable day in the mudin2013...

Vernon off to Tokyo for Paralympics

PARALYMPICS

INSPIRATIONALLeongatha premiership coach, Beau Vernon is set to make his Paralympics debut.

Vernon is one of fivedebutants selected for the Australian wheelchair rugby team -'the Steelers'.

Vernon was astarfootballer for the Parrots before ahorrificinjury in 2012left him a quadriplegic.

Thatsetback didn't stop him staying involved in the game however, and he went on to coach Leongatha to the 2017 Gippsland League premiership, as well as Phillip Island in the West Gippsland competition.

In the years since his incident, he has been a highly sought aftermotivationalspeaker, and has continued on the pathway to elite sport.

The Steelers are looking to defend their gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.

The Paralympics begin in late August.

Traralgon swimmers Emily Beecroft and Ruby Storm areamong the Latrobe Valleylocals taking part.

Incredible: Leongatha premiership coach, Beau Vernon is set to makehis Paralympics debut withthe Australian wheelchair rugbyteam. Photograph supplied

Howgood’sfooty: Threecer taintiesinlife; death, taxesand mudatDrouin. Morwell players gather afterthe

Reser ve lastSaturday

MID GIPPSLAND

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(14) GOALS: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: DSheen 11 SWilson 2JHickey2JHoy 2JBrydon JLeeden Mirboo Nth: HBarnes SPeters BEST: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: DSheen SWalsh SWilson J Hickey JBromley TGoss.Mirboo Nth: EWoodall HKerrJ Brooks PLewis AScicluna TWilkins

FOSTER 6.313.619.11 23.14 (152)

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9.9 10.10 (70)

2.7 3.9 3.9 (27) GOALS: Fish Creek: J Standfield 2 T Sorrell 2 J Shaw T Gavenlock T Buckley R De Biase SMcGannon DScully.Toora: LCraig TKirwanW Goosey BEST: Fish Creek:T Gavenlock T Valenta HSmith LGale JStandfieldSMcGannon. Toora: BEast APeile SFrawley JSmartD Triffitt JDows

Best in the business

FOOTBALL

AS important as winning is at any time in sport, there comes atimewhen'how' you win starts to play afar more important role. That time of how is starting to edge closer as the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League approaches the last handful of games in the home-and-away season.

Just five games remain until finals start, and eightofthe 13 competingteams still remainalive as farasthe post-regularseason is concerned.

 BOOLARRAV MORWELL EAST

BOOLARRA was desperate to bounce back with some semblance of the form they had shown in the early part of the year, hosting a powerful Morwell East that had some KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) to tick off in their Round 13 clash.

The first was to secure the points, and the second was to do it in afashionthatshowed their best football was still ahead of them.

In the end, Morwell East would be pretty happy just to get the premiership points, after falling in by only akick, 7.8 (50) to 6.8 (44).

Hawks coach, PaulHenrysaiditwas adour struggle, but amemorable day nonetheless

“We wereout at Boolarra celebrating Brendan Evans' record of 255 senior gamesatMorwell East. Huge achievement! Boolarra on their home turf has always been ahard match up for us, but we finallygot the monkey off our back in atight,hard-fought win,” he said.

All clubsliketowin milestonematches for their most loyal players, but there is never aguarantee. The Demonsdid everything they could to ruin the party, only to fall agonisingly short.

season freshen up before amonth more of home-and-away football.

 TARWIN VTHORPDALE

TARWIN'S chips hadtobe'all in' at the weekend as they welcomed Thorpdale for what loomed as alastchanceshowdown for both clubs.

Awin would enable acoach to continue to tell the story of finals, while aloss meant he wouldhavetotry and sell the story.

Thorpdale get to tell the story, after winning 12.17 (89) to 11.11 (77).

Blues coach,Jason Winderlich said his team got what they wanted.

“Four points was what we wanted and that’s what we got," he said.

"Played some really good patches of footy, just couldn’t capitalise on the scoreboard.

Tarwinplayed some greatfooty rebounding from halfback as they were trying to keep theirfinals hopes alive.”

The Sharks started theirday well, with awin in the early game, but unfortunately for them, this did not transpire into senior success, as coach, Jason Kennedy explained.

“Our day started off well with the reserves coming home withtheir second win in arow with amixtureofexperienced and young players having acrack,followed by our senior/junior buddy day," he said.

"This was arewarding way to kickstart our day and all involved really enjoyed it.

"We also had afew good wins in netball which was great to see.

"Forthe seniorsitwas ahugegamefor us in regard to continuing our pursuit of the top six.

"Thorpdaleendedthe first quarter with atwo goal lead and in the end this was the difference that we couldn’t peg them back.

"Allinall Ican’t fault oureffort andwe battled hard all day and also played some good football.

 MDUV MIRBOO NORTH IN normal circumstances, Meeniyan Dumbalk Unitedwould have hittheir home turf at the weekend with acertain degree of confidence, knowing that their overall form would have them deserved favourites.

However, there was also acertain apprehension starting to build aroundthe Demons, knowingthatinreality, alosscould also derail their season in just two hours.

In the end, MDU got it done as afinals aspirant should, confidently demolishing Mirboo North 19.6 (120) to 2.2 (14).

MDU coach, Nathan Allen said all went to plan, highlighted by full forward Darren Sheen kicking 11 goalstobring up his career tally of 1200.

“We had areally good win today. We were able to put afourquarter performance together and convert when we had momentum," he said.

"Mirboo(North) ran really hard all day and possessed the ball well at times. Even contributions from our guys all over the groundmade us really hard to play against.”

It’s possibly acoach's greatest satisfaction, having ateam effort, and the 'all did their part' reflection of the game. As the bar gets lifted higher,having such contributions becomes more and more crucial.

For the Tigers, there remains those 'moments' in games to recognise, but team success still appears alittle way off.

“Tough day. We showed some good signs in the first half, within striking distance again, but afterhalftime MDU werefar too classy," Mirboo North coach, Damien Turner said.

"Their ball use and spread was very sharp, and Sheen (was) on song. (Congrats on goal 1200).

"Again, consistency hurtsus. We move on quickly from this one, continue to work hard.”

JGuganovic BEST: Fish Creek:T McGannon TManne BPulham JRysko LHowardT Millton. Toora: NNicholls WCashin AWalker ARhodes JCoulthardSBright MDU 5.310.412.616.8(104)

Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: RWeaver5M Smith 4T Harris 2P Harris JDunn BMaxwell LHarrisS Pearce.Mirboo Nth: AO’Loughlin DPinneri BEST: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: R WeaverMSmith SPearce BDensley THarrisR Checkley.Mirboo Nth: AO’Loughlin DPinneri MAveling ATarraran JPeters MDaly

(11) GOALS: Yinnar:P McGrath 2JGarlick 2CLePage NLintonD Schneider KElphick.Stony Creek:RMcKnight. BEST: Yinnar:D WebsterDSchneider KAlexander GOlver MNelsonJ Chessum. StonyCreek:MRowe RHarrington TDavies GGrayJ Monaghan BHeath MORWELL EAST

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(15) GOALS: MorwellEast: STobin6 SDuncan 5BGibson 2KChapman CHall. Boolarra: LSmith PHaines BEST: MorwellEast: ITerrick STobinJ Birchall JQuinn CHallDPappas.Boolarra: P Haines TBeamish KKarunamuni CMeers CDalrymple LSmith

HILLEND 4.8

MDU: CHarrisonR Marshman RJefferis AMcinnes FDunn LHamilton. Mirboo Nth: XSpaull TMcGrath LEden ZJones THeislers JRawlings

“There is no question the boys responded from the past fortnight, but to not get the result again is disappointing,"Demonscoach, Brendan Mason said.

They are so close the Demons it isn't funny, but with awin-loss record of 3-9, it's aseasoninwhich Boolarra will reflecton opportunities lost.

 HILLEND VFOSTER

AS happy as the Hillmen had been, and deserved to be after their seasonbreaking win just seven days earlier, there was always the ominous feeling that Foster was going to send the mood crashing back to earth at the weekend.

That is pretty much what happened at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve.

The Tigers, workmanlike in their performance, blew themarginout to the best part of 130 points, winning 23.14 (152) to 3.5 (23).

Jake Best, the former Traralgon playingcoach was astandoutfor the Tigers with 15 goals.

His effort beat his dad, Rob Best's personal best of 14 for Foster.

As if to cheekilymakehis mark,Jakewas taken from the field in the final term once he slotted his 15th.

Foster coach,Sam Davieswas pleased with agood job all round.

“A special day for afew of our guys who had been battling away in the ressies all year giving them asenior opportunity and getting them awin. They stepped up to the level and all contributed,” he said.

Foster aredoing everything they can, as good sides do, to have themselves ready for the deeperwater they must venture into against the bigger fish in the competition.

The Roverswere acutely aware of what they wereupagainst,playing aside starting to surge at around the right time of year.

"It was adisappointing effort against Foster.Didn'thave our best team in. Foster areatop quality outfit. Looking forward to the week off,” Hill End coach, Ambu Uliando said.

HillEnd willbeone of three teams that have aweekend off this coming round; alate

"We have the bye this week so it’s agood chance to freshen up and finish off the year strong.”

The year is not overfor Tarwin, but at 5-7, the challenge becomes much greater.

 YINNAR VSTONY CREEK

GOOD sides don'tlosetwo in arow, and good sides don't get beaten on their home ground.

Yinnar proved they are very much aside thatwill need to be reckoned with, after bouncing back fromwhatcouldhavebeen ademoralising losstoFoster aweek ago, taking care of apotentially dangerous Stony Creek by 16 points, 7.11 (53) to 5.7 (37).

The margin was not huge, but the result was enormous in the scheme of the season, as it keeps the Magpies equal-second.

"Wet weather conditions greeted us as we welcomed Stony Creek to the Yinnar mud. The boys were keen to respond after aloss last week and started really well, applying pressure around the ball and taking our opportunities going forward,"Yinnar coach, SamMcCulloch said.

"The game itself became an old fashioned slog as both teamswere lookingtogain territory at all costs.

"We felt we controlled most of the day but the Lions made achargeinthe last. We held strong and finished well with agood win in the mud."

Winning ugly is alwaysarewarding result for acoach that has ateam full of talent, but knows his men don't mind rolling up their sleeves as well.

Despitethe result, Stony Creekcoach, Chris Verboon was pleased with the effort his troops showed.

“I was really happy with our effort in tough conditions," he said.

"We weredown to one on the bench by halftime. We had alot of the play down our end of the ground but couldn’t capitalise on the forward entries.

"Yinnar rebounded really well off halfback and scored through clean entries.

"We get to rest the bodies this week with aweek off. Couldn’t of come at abettertime with the injuries from Saturday's game.”

The Tigers have abig club dayplanned this weekend, welcoming past players and one of the games greats in Gary Ablett Junior, the sort of attendance that can and is likely to lift aside.

 FISH CREEK VTOORA FISH Creek have been around long enough and won far more than their share of flags by knowing when and how to be at their very best.

Nurturing the players thatneed some in-season rest, developing thoseingames that won't compromise results, and testing others in unfamiliar roles to have in the back pocket for arainy (or finals) day.

Havingthe depth and talent to do all of these things is abig part of what makes this great Victorian countryteamsogood, and visiting Toorawas the most recent team to witness this first hand, as the Kangaroos won 10.10 (70) to 3.9 (27).

Fish Creek coach, Jarrod Walkerwas happy with how things played out.

"A strong performance from us, Toora came to play and made it astrongcontest all day," he said.

"Pleasing to see us getting the game on our terms at times and moving the ball the way we want to.”

It was more of the same for Fish Creek, the league leaders have somebreathingspace betweenthemselves and afew teams just below, but there is no doubt the pressure remains to perform.

Toora coach, JackWeston meanwhile said it was frustrating to keep showingglimpses of good play

“The competitor in us all is gettingtired of being in games against good sides for long periods of time. We perhaps addressed our slow starts to be even at quarter time, but fell away for 15 minutes in the second and credit to Fish Creek, they put on amatch winning burst," he said.

The Magpies will get another chance, yet again against another quality opponent in Yinnar this weekend, welcoming former Carlton and GWS player, and popular podcaster Dylan Buckley for aone-off game as part of the Carlton Draft promotion.

 NEWBOROUGH -BYE

AlbertonFNL record:

MOST GOALS IN AGAME

34 -Frank Salmon (Toora) vs Carrajung (1952)

*Carrajung disbanded afterthe 1952 season.

*Their very last match wasthe daySalmon kickedhis 34. He kicked34.17out of the team’s scoreof35.18.

Mid Gippsland FNL record:

23- Alan Mathieson (Yinnar) vs Erica (1955).

*Albertonclubs joined Mid Gippsland in 2020.

Moe primedfor back-to-back flags

NETBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND League netballreturned at the weekend following the league-wide bye.

UndefeatedMoe obliteratedTraralgon in a67to 33 affair that moved the Lions two games clear of second-placed Drouin on the ladder.

The Maroons have managed aformidableseason so far, but the gap from first to fourth alone has alreadybeen showntobequite severe.

The Lions again finished strong, holding Traralgon to just five goals in the last quarter to take their percentage to 172.

Ramayer Gourley continued astellar season for Moe with 45 goals, while Georgia Moody shot 22.

Grace Van Tillburg and Hannah Smith had 15 and 14 goals each for the Maroons.

The match was moved indoors at Ted Summerton Reserve due to puddles of water on the court.

Traralgon narrowly hold onto fourth position despite the loss, with Wonthaggi and Bairnsdale tied with them on seven wins.

Drouin look the real dealafteranother impressive win, this time defeating Morwell 47-37.

It was anarrow lead early on and both sides lifted their intensitytoconclude the first half. The Hawks however look to be in their best shape, and at the appropriate time, as they still managed to outscore the Tigers in all four quarters.

Charlize Traumanis had 26 goals along with 17 from Stacie Gardiner for the hometown Hawks, whileTiffany Boatman and Isabella Bettridge had 21 and 16 goals respectively for Morwell.

Drouin remain agame above Warragul in third and Morwell surely will be looking to next season now, as they arefour games back from the top five with awin-lossrecord of 3-9-1.

Warragul defeated Sale 65-38 at Western Park to create atop three that looks certainnot to be challenged.

The Gulls’ Emma Ryde took her opportunities at every turn with a53-goal game to combat 31 goals from Sale's Kate Van der Voort.

Wonthaggi moved past Leongathainaclose 56-53 finish that slots the Power into the top five. After creating acomfortable lead early, 15-9 after the first quarter,the Parrots bounced back to chop the visitors lead to just agoal by halftime.

Wonthaggi then jumped at achance to climb into finals contention to move four goals ahead by three quarter time, and held on againsta respectable opponent.

Mikaeli Hilliar and Kate Browne combined for

all but onegoalofthe Parrots score(34 and 18 goals each) against the one-two punch of Chelsea Bowman (38 goals) and Courtney Brann (18 goals) for the Power.

Bairnsdale finished off the round tearing apart a winless Maffra, 74-34 to keep their finals chances well and truly alive.

The Eagles held firm early, notching 13 goals to the Redlegs 18, but the potential top-five side then poured in 56 goals the rest of the way as Maffra submitted two quarters with just three and four goals entirely.

The Redlegsare currently 7-6onthe win-loss, tied with Wonthaggiand Traralgon for fifth position on the ladder.

 ROUND 13 of Mid Gippsland netball showcased aspectacular top six matchup, but also relatively expected results.

Mirboo North completed agutsy away win against finals rival MDU, 48 to 46.

It was back-and-forth across the entirematch withlittle separating either side from start to finish.

The Demons looked certain to secure their top four placement, up 44-40 with few minutes remaining.

Mirboo North’s Jessica Hollandthen turned it on and scored each of the Tigers' final eight final quarter goals, all unanswered to takehome a spectacular victory.

Mirboo North’s Marley Wallace scored 29 goals. Wallace had atotal of 15 and Rachael Vansittart had four goals to withstand the efforts of MDU’s Alahna Arnason and Lillyca White with 25 and 21 goals respectively.

Morwell East defeated Boolarra 60-31 at the weekend to remain second on the ladder.

Aftera narrow 15-11 lead at quarter time, the visiting Hawks outscored the Demons 45-20 the rest of the way to give themselves apercentage booster.

The scoring dominance of SukieHodgson and Tayla Watson with 35 and 25 goals respectively was more than enough, but Boolarra did have an even split with double digit goals from Rahni Wissmer, Tessa Jewell and Jaclyn Price.

Morwell East continue to solidify atop-two finish by the end of the season as they battle with Fish Creek and Yinnar at the pinnacle of the ladder.

Boolarra now move three games back of the top six.

Tarwin blew away Thorpdale, 56-36inthe battle at the bottom.

The Sharkscollected theirfirstwin of the season with adefining performancefrom Kate McCracken, who almost outscored everyone with 35 goals.

The visiting Blues had great play from Maggie

Blackman and Madison Wright with 20 and 16 goals each, but still remain winless on the year.

Yinnar dominated Stony Creek to the tune of 41 goals, winning 61 to 20.

The third-placed Magpiesdid all that was necessary after a24to10start up to halftime, and then piled on 20 and 17 goals in each of thelast two quarters at home.

Yinnar’s Sky McDonald poured in 47 goals to breakthe gameapart,along with 11 goals from Claire Thorburn.

Fish Creek got the job done againstToora, 50 to 41 at home to hold onto top spot on the ladder.

After only leading by agoal at quarter time, the Kangaroos managedtoseparate themselves by six goals through the next two quarters, and the Magpies couldn’t make up for it.

Foster and Newborough had the bye.

 FROM top to bottom, every club must be aware of how little remains in the home-andaway season, and pundits were treated to a Round 13 of North Gippsland netball that had close calls for all but one game.

Heyfield and Glengarry drew 42-all.

The Roogirls were fighting to remain in close range of atop two finishcomeseason’send,but astalemate brought the blue and white closer to Woodside in fourth for the time being.

Heyfield will have achancetoredeem this result withashowdown against second-placedChurchill Glengarry, coming off afew strong performances against lower-ranked sides, acted on their recent form and took points away from home.

The Magpies now sit just agame back of fifth behind TTU and Rosedale.

Sale City kept rolling on as they took down Woodside in a43-41 affair at Stephenson Park.

The Bulldogs have ran through their first 11 games withoutasingleblemishagainst each of the sides in the competition… except for their biggest challenger,Churchill who they will eventually play in Round 16.

Rosedale bouncedbackfrom ashort lapseagainst Heyfield and defeated TTU in Tyers, 46-41.

The result evens things up for both sides siting at awin-loss record of 6-6, but TTU hold fifth position thanks to percentage.

YYN secured their third win of the season in a rousing one-goal victory against Cowwarr, 37-36.

The win moved the Jets two points above their weekend opponents into eighth, and as for the Saints,itwas their fourth loss in arow.

Churchill pumped Gormandale 69-32.

Yarram had the bye.w

Stars humbled in penultimate VNL round

NETBALL

VNL

BY TOM HAYES

THE Gippsland Stars played their second-last match of their inaugural season in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) last week.

Following astringofimpressive performances, the Stars were humbled with one of their biggest losses in weeks.

Facingthe highly ratedGeelongCougars, who entered thematch with a10-10 win-lossrecord, the Stars might have fanciedthemselves to get close considering how they had fared against better opponents.

The Stars went down by 18 points in theend against the Cougars, 61-43, their biggest defeat since Round 16 against the Hawks -who won by 28 points. From Rounds 17-20, the Starsdidn’t

lose agame by more than 15 points, coming as close as four points to the Southern Saints in the previous round.

The Gippslanders startedconfidently in this encounter again and looked to be aworth-while match-upfor the Cougars at the State Hockey and Netball Centre.

Arollercoaster first quarter came to an end with the scores tied 10-all. After taking an early 7-5 lead, the Stars gave up five goalsinarow, before putting up three shots to tie the game at the first break.

In the second term, the Cougars appeared to push alot harder, and it showed on the scoreboard, as they picked up multiple consecutive scores to regain the lead and extend to quite the gap.

Although stillinthe thick of it,Gippslandtrailed by six goals at halftime.

With ashort deficit to make up, the Stars gave it their very best after the main break, but they were only able to get as close as five goals before

AGRADE: Warragul 65 def Sale 38, Wonthaggi 56 def Leongatha 53, Moe 67 def Traralgon 33, Bairnsdale 74 def Maffra 34, Drouin 47 def Morwell 37. BGRADE: Warragul 36 def Sale 35, Leongatha 50 def Wonthaggi 41, Moe 59 def Traralgon 54, Bairnsdale 57 def Maffra 51, Drouin 41 def Morwell 36.

CGRADE: Warragul 37 def Sale 27, Leongatha 30 def Wonthaggi24, Traralgon 40 def Moe 29, Maffra 38 def Bairnsdale 31, Morwell 36 def Drouin 31. 17 AND UNDER: Sale 51 def Warragul 14, Leongatha 43 def Wonthaggi 25, Traralgon 64 def Moe 27, Bairnsdale 40 def Maffra 38, Drouin 48 def Morwell 32. 15 AND UNDER: Sale 67 def Warragul 24, Leongatha 33 def Wonthaggi 30, Traralgon 42 def Moe 28, Bairnsdale 53 def Maffra 23, Morwell 30

Geelong went on atear, scoring three consecutive goals on three occasions to see the margin out to 11 goals at the final change.

The Cougars made sure to stamp their authoritybynever taking their foot off the accelerator, appearingtoget even better as the game reached the final bell.

The Stars were unable to match it with the Cougars in the final quarter, who had their most dominantquarterofthe game, adding another seven goals to their margin to close out the 18-goal win.

Morwell’s Anna Solomon was named as the Player of the Match for the Stars, in what appeared to be atough night in defence.

With only one game remaining for their VNL season, the Stars will remain 12th (last) on the ladder with two wins, no matter the result tonight (July 17) against Peninsula Waves to closeout the season.

NORTH GIPPSLAND –ROUND 13

AGRADE: YYN 37 def Cowwarr 36, Sale City 43 def Woodside 41, TTU 41 def Rosedale 36, Heyfield 42 drew Glengarry42, Churchill 69 def Gormandale 32, Yarram -BYE. BGRADE: YYN 69 def Cowwarr

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Rosedale: BSafstrom JDiamond DBarnett BMcConnell HFoat JSuter

(116)

(48)

GOALS: Churchill: BHolt 7J Whykes 3R Peter2 TSevenson2 WTowersD FehlbergBSkinner Gormandale: JGreen 2FRoscoe JFoulkesJCanning TSalerno TBaldwin BEST: Churchill: R PeterADiCiero BHolt JWhykes JHasell BSkinner.Gormandale: FRoscoe SBurgess TSalerno RMusgrove HRichards TBaldwin SALECITY1.4 3.6 7.11 8.16 (64)

5.7 (37)

WOODSIDE 0.4 1.5

Sale City: KMartin 3FRead2JAllisonJ Whitehill OWaugh.Woodside:MO’Sullivan2 BStainer JWilliams ZRichards BEST Sale City: KMartin DMcGuiness CWhitehill BMacgregorDaviesTCarstairsT Bowman.Woodside: CWhiteoakJKennedyMDykeJHicksJWilliams LLeeson

4.7 5.14 9.23 14.31 (115)

0.1 0.2

Bombers back at the top

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY TOM HAYES AND BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE race for the finals in North Gippsland football just took another turn.

Teams are still scramblingbetween themselves to establish their positions, as nothing is set in stone just yet.

Eight teams are still within achanceof being in the final five, while those already in thetop five continue to move around, as the coveted first place changed hands for essentially the first time all season.

 ALOT can change in afortnight.

Two weeksago, Woodsidewas sailing head and shouldersabovethe rest,undefeated and unworried.

Now, they have lost two on the bounce, cracks have begun to show, and they are no longer the frontrunner.

Sale Citywell and trulymadeastatement at the weekend, dethroning the leagueleaders8.16 (64) to 5.7(37).

In atense first quarter, only one side could muster agoal, that being the home side, as the Bulldogs took aone goal lead into quarter time.

Anumberofchances wentbegging for both sideshowever,asbothteams registered four behinds.

GOALS: Churchill: CWilliams 5NJohnson 2J Tactor 2LBrereton2LBye 2M Ponton EBlair JEffenbergBKokshoornT HayesKManuelB Mogford. Gormandale:MAnderson. BEST: Churchill: PKhamphawa JEffenbergC Williams BMogfordLBrereton. Gormandale: O Houghton DNortonMAnderson MBentley TFoster TAtlee

GOALS: YYN: BClymo 2RReid 2KSavage 2EDeCarli 2JRedman 2DBenson LJikow M Twaddle SGoreAAnderson. Cowwarr:L Meany2JMoonJGoodwin. BEST: YYN: RReidJ Redman EDeCarli BMetcalf-HoltM Twaddle AAnderson. Cowwarr:J Moon LMeany HLow THeesom DVeale

GOALS: Woodside: DMckean 4C Hanning KHanning ADean. Sale City: BTowersL Mooney BEST: Woodside: DMcAlpine BWilson CHanning DMckean DHanrattyADean. Sale City: L BirdNIerardi DBirdBSandemanBLucieer TLindrea

GOALS: Heyfield: SAnderson4JBurton2 WKnight XBrooks BDarby. Glengarry: RGennery TMay TWilson LNoble BEST: Heyfield: DBriggs DPatmoreW Knight HFraser XBrooks B Darby. Glengarry: TWilson RDalton RGenneryR Turner ARussell NPeel

U18THIRDS

CCox CMitchell. YYN: ABurke SGrixti NWhiteIGlibanovic DAshman OJans

4.1 9.6 13.9 17.12 (114)

0.0 0.0 0.1 (1) GOALS: Heyfield: JParker4JChristian 3J Hanratty2 JAndersonO MavorEDavies BMeli CJohnson JReid JPettigrewHughes TMacmanus. Glengarry: Details N/A. BEST: Heyfield: JHanrattyB WilloughbyBMeliCRonan JParker JChristian. Glengarry: FBlizzardSDarby C Whitehead HSmith OCliftonKSutherland

SALECITY2.3 3.4 4.7 6.8 (44)

WOODSIDE 1.1 2.8 3.10 4.13 (37)

GOALS: Sale City:N Rand 2J Wells 2FMcCarthyT Jerome.Woodside: JMattern AJanssen AFrancis FCupples BEST: Sale City:L Knight JReid BWilson NRandR Wilson KDelacour Woodside: MMattern RMaiden AJanssen AFrancis DAvery JScott

CHURCHILL 5.5 8.9 11.13 11.15 (81)

GORMANDALE 0.2 1.3 2.4 5.8 (38) GOALS: Churchill: WTowers3 LHecker2 TCrawford2 JWilliams DFehlbergLMcavoyM Fowler.Gormandale: ZJewked 2MDillon MVelasco MCropley BEST: Churchill: MGrimes JWilliams HBerechree DFehlbergD TobinJ Thomas.Gormandale: MDillon MCropley W Rhodes LDillonM VelascoJ Whitney

TYER 4.1 7.5 8.7 11.9 (75)

(30)

1.1 2.3

TTU: RDenovan 3MNoble 2TTangi2BWatson 2RTraill RPayne.Rosedale: HRowley JReid NHeathcoteLSpeairs BEST: TTU: JPoel DLongmoreNMacfarlane-MateBRobson TCooper TSpagnolo.Rosedale: LSpeairs JBruce CGriffinNHeathcoteJ BorgJ Plunkett

But Sale City would not be pushed over, and they emerged as the aggressor before halftime, extending their lead out to 13 points.

Woodside could only manage the one goal for the entirefirst half, clearly one of the hardest halves of football they had played this year, while the Bulldogs added twomore to their tally.

The game opened up much more in the second half, with more scores going through the bigsticks, although it wasn’t without minor scores throughout.

Both sides had their fair number of chances in front of goal, but again, Sale City weren’t to be outdone.

To imagine how much they could’ve been ahead by if the majority of their chances hit the target, they added 4.5 (29) going into the last quarter, as the Wildcats scored 3.1 (19) -the home side with a23-point lead up their sleeve.

Considering Woodsidehad only scored4.6 (30) up until three quarter time, it was going to be difficult to see them double their score in aquarter to overturn the deficit.

In fact, it did turn out to be too much in the end, as the Bulldogs kicked 1.5 (11) in the last term to the Wildcats’ 1.1 (7), taking out the four points with a27-point win.

Sale City’s Kane Martin was beston-ground, leadingthe way with three goals. Joining him in the best was Daine McGuiness, Cooper Whitehill, Brayden Macgregor-Davies, Troy Carstairs and Tom Bowman.

For Woodside,Cameron Whiteoak,Josh Kennedy, Matt Dyke,Josh Hicks, Jai Williams and Liam Leeson were standouts.

The resultmadeWoodside vulnerable to losetheir position, as Traralgon Tyers United assumed first place following their win over Rosedale.

As for Sale City, they are once again well within the fight for the top five, now sitting just one win behind fifth-placed Yarramwith asignificantly bigger percentage.

 THE Boneyard was the home of the WorkSafe Country Club game.

Gormandale hosted Churchillonwhat was agreat day for country football, with ex-premiership Bulldog Tom Boyd in attendance with WorkSafe as an ambassador.

Churchillpaid homage to Angus Peter, brother of senior player Rory, who passed away duringthe week. Angus was alively character aroundthe club, always open to give ahand when needed.

The Tigers put on ashow, and although their impressive start to the game was positive, fell short of the Cougars, 17.14 (116) to 7.6 (48).

It was Gormandale’s best total scoreofthe season, and they started with real poise, jumping out to an early lead, but Churchill came fighting back to lead at quarter time by 14 points.

The visitors reaffirmed their dominanceas halftime approached, adding3.6 (24) to their tally, while keeping the home side scoreless, to stretch the margin out to 38 points.

Although within touching distance for Gormandale, it was going to take all they had to achieve aresult.

They produced one of their best quarters of the year against asidethat is making alate push for finals, kicking 4.1 (25) in the third term. But it was to be outdone, as Churchill counteracted with six goals of their own.

With aquarter to play, the margin stood

at 52 points and the Cougars looked to ease their way home. It wasn’t without afight, as Gormandale pushed on to score another two goals. Churchill managed 4.4 (28) in the final term to put afull stop on their 68-point win.

Veteran Brendan Holt kicked seven goals, bringing his overall tally to 41 goals, sitting equal-fifth in the standings with Woodside’s Daniel Farmer.

Rory Peter (two goals) was named best-ongroundfor the Cougars. Also highlightedwas Ashley Di Ciero, Holt, Joseph Whykes, Jack Hasell and Ben Skinner.

Flynn Roscoe played his 50th game for Gormandale at the weekend,and wasnamed in their best, along with Steven Burgess, Tristan Salerno, Ryleigh Musgrove, Hayden Richards and Trent Baldwin.

Many would suggest that Churchill need to win every game possible to even be achance for finals, currently sitting two games outside the top five.

With Heyfield next week at home, their chances of progressing past the home-andaway season are well and truly on the line.

 HEYFIELD did what was needed.

To gain some comfortability within the top five, the Kangaroos needed to win, and they did just that when they hosted Glengarry.

The final score read 14.31 (115) to 1.2 (8).

The fact that Heyfield was able to outscore Glengarry almostfour times overwith their behinds alone might just tell the story in this one.

The scoreboard could have been damning if the Kangaroos’ conversions were reversed.

Heyfield rushed out to a31-point quarter time lead, holding the Magpies to no score, whileregistering 11 scoring shots of their own.

They might’ve been annoyed with themselves in the second term, as they could only kick one major, yet seven behinds extended their lead by two goals after all that effort.

Glengarry got on the scoreboard before halftime, registering abehind.

Heyfield resurged with their best quarter of the game so far, kicking 4.9 (33), while the Magpies kicked just another point.

The home side would’ve wanted to put the Magpies away in thefinal quarter, which they eventuallydid, but just to give themselvessome more percentage while they could.

The Kangaroos kicked 5.8 (38) in the final quarter, whileallowing Glengarry to kick their first and onlygoal of the game,running out as 107-point winners.

Thomas Marchesi, Mitchell Stevens(three goals), Brayden Woodland, Kail Hole, Liam Heasleyand KyleGraham (four goals)were among the best for Heyfield.

For the visitors, Jamie Bassi, Michael Ryan, Jesse Lee, Oscar Poulton, Thomas Harris and Mitch Harris were highlights.

An important matchup comes for Heyfield this week, as they travel to Churchill who will be going into the bout with nothing else other than winning on their mind.

 TRARALGON Tyers United to the top.

It’s theirs forthe takingnow as the reigning premier finally find themselves back on top of the North Gippsland football ladder.

Their 11.16 (82)to3.11 (29) win over Rosedale was no walkinthe park, but perhaps their thanks should go the way of Sale City for now.

Coming in as favourites, TTU were expected to win, having not lost agame since Round 1. Rosedale put up afight away from home but found themselves on the receiving end

of areality check.

The Bombers started positively with a 10-point advantage at quarter time, but it was by no means convincing, as they scored 2.6 (18), leaving Rosedale in the match. They established alittlebit more dominanceinthe secondterm, charging out to a21-pointlead, but Rosedale aren’t the pushovers they were last year. More was needed to confirm the win for TTU. Ahugefour-goaltonothingquarter was whatkept Rosedale at bayofsurprisingTTU in the latter stages of the match. With the seven-goal lead up their sleeve going into the final quarter, the Bombers could breathe alittle easier.

Although aflurry of chances went their way in the last quarter, TTU could only muster 2.6 (18) to the Blues’ 1.1 (7), walking away 53-point winners.

Frazar Brouns had aday out against his old side, kicking five goals and being named best-on-ground. Also mentioned was Oscar Aliotta,Hayden Willaton, ZachKilgower, Jake Cashmore and Stuart Goddard. For the Blues, BlakeSafstrom, Jay Diamond,Declan Barnett, Brandon McConnell, Harry Foatand Jake Suterwere named in the best.

 WINTER has come.

During a day in which many would have expected a tough watch, Yallourn Yallourn North still managed to look worlds clear of Cowwarr,despite what the rain and the ground was doing for both,winning 18.12 (120) to 4.4 (28).

George Bates Reserve hadturned into a mud pit by the time the seniors stepped onto the field, and would have had most suspectingitwouldlevelthings out between athird versus ninth match-up, but it didn’t really matter.

The Jets jumped out to a6.3 (39) to twostraight goal lead at quarter time, and added another five goals through the second term to the Saints’ one behind.

Across the ground, it was obvious from just atalentperspective how far advanced YYN were, who returned anumberofkey players into their line-up and were strikingly clean despite the conditions from top to bottom.

The Jets would pile on north of five goals throughthe third andfourthquarters before Cowwarr added just one.

ReturningYYN defender, Campbell MacInnes took the job of minding former teammate Keenan Hughes, who was tied at the top with YYN’s Dean Macdonald for the league goal kickingbefore the game, and stood strong, holding the former Jet to just one goal, albeit when MacInnes was rested on the bench late.

The Saints added two goals in the last quarter just as both sides wereready to pack it in and head for the showers.

Dean MacDonald had no problem in aday wheresloppyforward entries wouldn’t have been asurprise. He kicked abag of six to go along withmultiple goals from Josh Keyhoe (three), BarrieBurnett,James De Virgilio (best-on-ground) and Lachlan Rees.

De Virgilio, MacDonald, Anthony Young, Lucas Fry, Jai Massese and Darcy Shellcot were starsofthe show for YYN, whileMichael McLellan, Hayden Hector, Hughes, Connor Cook, Brady Hood and Rhys Luxford stood out despite the result for Cowwarr.

As Woodside fell to Sale City, it sets up a fascinating matchup thisweekend, were the Jets could movejustone game behind the Wildcats for second on the ladder and scare the daylightsout of the premiership hopefuls.  YARRAM had the bye.

Special guests: Joining GormandaleFNC during theweek andongameday were Melbourne Vixens players GabbyCoffy and Ruby Barkmeyeralongwithex-premiership Bulldog,Tom Boyd

Photograph: LukeHemer

Consistency hard to come by in AFL

FOOTBALL

AFL EXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

THE last couple of weeks at AFL level have been defiant, and from alocal perspective, no one can seem to find their groove.

Only six rounds remain in the 2024 AFL season before finals gets underway, as players and clubs scramble in the race for the top eight.

 THE Gold Coast Suns continued the trend. THE Suns dropped another four points away from home afortnight ago, falling at Marvel Stadium during their Round17clash to North Melbourne, 13.9 (87) to 12.11 (83)

The result meant the Suns continued their shocking form on the road, which has seen them not win asinglematch this season while wearing the away shorts.

For NorthMelbourne, it wasjust their secondwin of the second, lifting themselves from the bottom of the ladder ahead of Richmond.

Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth missed acrucial chance in front of goal which would have given the Suns thelead. He finished withnine disposals,a goal andfour marks.

Moe and Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders had another day out individually, collecting 27 touches,kicking agoal, and having six clearances.

Coming off the bench as the substitute was Moe’s BaileyHumphrey, whocould onlymuster six disposals in his limited time on the ground.

The trend only became more absurd when Gold Coast hosted Port Adelaide, back at home at the weekend, prevailing 14.12 (96) to 12.10 (82).

The Suns have now wonall ninegames where they have been the home side this season.

Flanders recorded another 30 possessions and agoal, alongwith four clearances. Ainsworth had16touches, seven marks and agoal, and Humphreykicked2.1 and took five marks from his 12 disposals.

 HAWTHORN kept aglimpse of their finals hopes alive when they beat Fremantle in Tasmania.

Dubbed as their home away from home, the Hawks were able to beatthe top-four side 13.9 (87) to 10.14 (74).

The lead changed hands at each break, which might’ve played the game into the hands of the Hawks in the final term.

Morwell's Chagkuoth Jiath had 12 disposals and

four marks in the win, as he and the Hawks keep theirfinals chancesalive,now sitting 13th, just one game and percentage outside the eight.

Despite the mid-season form of the Hawks, their percentage looks like it might fall alittle short of those already in the eight.

Prior to this game,Geelong sent Hawthorn crashing back down to earth.

The Hawks faced the realityofatrue finals contender when they travelled to GMHBA Stadium, and lost 16.14 (110) to 9.5 (59).

Jiath ran the wing for the Hawks, collecting 12 disposals and moved the ball over 300 metres forward. He evensnuck forward and kicked amajor.

 TRARALGON'S Tim Membrey was quiet in St Kilda’s loss to Adelaide at the weekend, and puts himself at risk of being dropped, not for the first time this season.

Despite and insanelylow-scoringthree quarters of football,the Crows cruised home at Adelaide Oval to beat theSaints10.11 (71) to 5.9 (39).

Membrey waskept to justfourtouches, following adecent display against Sydney the week before playing as ahigh half forward.

That game saw St Kilda hand Sydney their second consecutive loss.

The Saints beat their more fancied opponents 13.6 (84) to 11.16 (82) at Marvel Stadium.

After aslow start,itwas the Saints whoassumed control early, before the Swans fought back to tie the scores at the end of the first quarter.

In typical Sydney fashion, the Swans went on a tear, kicking six goals to two in the second term; the visitors holding a25-point lead at the halfway point At this point in time,most sides might admit their fate as the Swans generally go on to win by 50 pointsfromthis positioninmost instances in 2024. The Saints dragged themselves back into it though,kickingfive goals to three in the third term. Fourofthose five wereconsecutive, and it got them within seven points, but some late momentum to the Swans had the visitors ahead by 19 points. St Kilda had all the momentum overall however, and it carried into the final quarter, where they kicked the only four goals of the term within the first 13 minutes, to take the lead.

The final 17 minutes of the quarter saw no goals, butinstead just ascatter of points fromeither side, leaving the Saints as two-point victors.

Membrey kicked one of the all-important goals in the final term, while also having eight disposals and five marks.

Simpson closes the door on West Coastjourney

FOOTBALL

BY TOM HAYES

FORMER Sale City junior footballer, Adam Simpson said goodbye to West Coast Eagles last week, after 11 years as senior coach.

Simpsonplayed in an under 15s premiership for theBulldogs, before forging his way in the AFL.

He had a15-year AFL playing career with North Melbourne,playing 306 games for the Kangaroos, winning two premierships in 1996 and 1999. Afterretirement, Simpsonturned to coaching and moved to Hawthornasanassistantunder mastermind Alistair Clarkson.

He endured success in the brown and gold as the forward and midfield coachduring the 2013 AFLseason, when the Hawks won the first of a hat-trick of premierships.

The following year, he was appointed senior coach of West Coast, replacing premiership coach John Worsfold.

In his second year at the club, Simpson led the Eagles to the Grand Final, where ironically, they faced his former club -Hawthorn.

Simpson coachedthe Eaglestofinalsin2016 and 2017, before landing apremiership in 2018. Coming up against Collingwood, many people already know what happened. All we need to mention is "Sheed from the boundary".

Sheed kicked the winning goal in that memorable Grand Final, the build-up of which involved Yarram boy Nathan Vardy.

Vardy accepted apassfrom Jeromy McGovern, who then found Liam Ryan, who in turn hit Sheed. The four players have since immortalised that passageofplay, each signinga jumpertokeep Vardy went astep further,getting the YouTube QR code to the video tattooed on his ankle.

The Eagles again made finals in 2019 and 2020,

but have not featured since, finishing ninth in 2021, 17th in 2022, and 18th last year.

COVID arguably disrupted West Coast more than any other club -atone stage the Eagles had only 20 fit players available as cases skyrocketed. Afterwhatcan only be describedasamuddy period for the club, Simpsonand WestCoastparted ways last week.

The Eagles had won just 10 games and lost 60 since the bye in 2021.

It was rumoured that leakedtext messages between playersshowed their disapproval of Simpson, creating atense atmosphere around the club.

At the press conference, West Coast Chief Executive,Don Pykeasked Simpson if he'd like to coach one final game. During the week it was revealed that he declined, and instead tossed the coin before the match against the Brisbane Lions on Sunday afterafarewell speech to the Eagles faithful at Optus Stadium.

Simpson drafted Maffra local, Coby Burgiel to the club in 2022.

Burgielisyet to play agame for the AFL side, but he has put up consistent numbers in the WAFL when fit.

Simpson was replaced by his assistantcoach, Jarrad Schofield, who took control as caretaker coachatthe weekend. Schofield will remain as caretaker for the remainder of the season.

Former West Coast premiership ruckman and current Sydney Swans assistant coach, Dean Cox is one of the favourites to take the main role for the2025 season.

So long: Former Sale Cityjunior footballer, Adam Simpson says goodbye to West Coast fans,after parting ways with theclub last week

Photograph: AFL Galleries

AFL

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FOOTBALL TRARALGON DISTRICT

PAXHILL Junior Football Club will hold its60thanniversary dinner next month.

The club is inviting all past and present players to come along and celebrate. The function will be held at Traralgon Football-Netball Club on Saturday, August 17. For more information,phone Katie on 0413 814 900oremail paxhill60@yahoo.com

Grassroots: PaxHillJunior Football Clubiscelebrating its 60th year thisseason. Photograph supplied

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Pax Hill to celebrate 60thanniversary Heartbreak for Vic CountryinChamps

AFL UNDER 18S BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE 2024 Marsh AFL Championships concluded in dramatic fashion. Vic Metro won the Under 18s National Championships in aone-point decider against rival Vic Country at Marvel Stadium on Sunday (July 14).

Country found alead early, if only small, but nothing could separate either side through the first three quarters (Metro took their first lead of the day at the 20-minute mark of the third quarter). It was 59-all heading into the finalterm of the tournament and despite outscoring Metro in the last20minutes, they dropped the ball in themost spectacular fashion.

The ball came from the centre circle high with only seconds remaining, as hot AFL prospects Tobi Travaglia (Country) and Luke Trainor (Metro) wrestled each other as the ball fell to the 50-metre arch of Vic Metro’s forward line.

Travaglia bodied Trainor to the groundand pulled in the mark, but the umpire calledaholdingthe man free kick and beforeviewers could even beratethe decision, Trainor headed to the goal square for ashot on goal after the umpire awarded a50-metre penalty for encroachment of the protected area.

Trainorcomfortably put through the goal as the siren went and Metro were crowned champions, winning 12.13 (85) to 13.6 (84).

Leongatha’s Xavier Lindsaybroughtthe attention onto himself from the AFL scouts, collecting amatch-high 30 touches, 11 marks and eight tackles for one of his best performances in his draft year from the Gippsland Power captain.

Other Power representatives included Foster’s Willem Duursma with 12 disposals and Alex Tauru (Warragul Industrials) with five touches and three marks.

In the week prior Vic Countrywere involved in another tight affair, holding on to defeat the Allies 13.12 (90) to 14.4 (88).

Power boys were matched up against each other, with Morwell’s Ricky Mentha playing for the NT side (five touches and agoal) and Tauru with ahandful of disposals.

Vic Metro and Vic Country also took place in the girls under 18s, with Metro coming out 33-point winners, 15.6 (96) to 9.9 (63).

Sale City’s Ash Centra had 29 disposals and two goals as she continues to place herself at the top of AFLW draft boards along with Ella Stoddart (Traralgon) gathering 17 touches, Zari Gallagher (Sale City) with eight touches,Jasmine Sowden (Warragul Industrials) with seven disposals and seven tackles, and Zahri Burn (Berwick) with five disposals all representing Gippsland Power.

Vic Country’s nextgame comesonAugust11against Western Australia at RSEA Park, Melbourne.

Saturday, July 20

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6.25 IWas Ac tually There: Boxing Day Tsunami (Ma, R) Firsthand accountsofthe Boxing Day Tsunami. 7.00 ABC News. Alookatthe topstoriesofthe day

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

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The houseshipping containers built

By ERIKAALLEN

POPULAR local tourist destination Loch Sport’s newest home is defying conventionality and challenging what ahouse can be.

It’s built like LEGO blocks from three shipping containers and takes eight to 12 weeks to assemble.

Turning the humble shipping container into houses is not anew building solution. The rise of the TinyHouse-the #tinyhousehas 3.7million posts on Instagram -was perhaps the blueprint for shipping container houses. As amovement, Tiny Houses and Tiny Living are touted as economical, and they are asocial movement as much as they are architectural.

While single-unit shipping containersservice the Tiny Houselifestyle,somebuildersare thinking more ambitiouslywhile stillchampioning the values of Tiny Living -affordability, sustainability, and time efficiency.

Matt Stubbs is ad irec tor of the company Containered,which he started in 2019 after building aholidayhome fromshipping containers in his home state of Tasmania. He said Containered evolved to “help people get in ahome in aquicker manner” rather than waiting up to 12 months for traditional builds.

“Back in 2019, Iwas actually looking to find a modular solution (to) build on aregional block in Tassie for myself, and Icouldn’t find anyone that did that,” he said.

“Modular buildings (are) meant to be an efficient and Isuppose quicker and cheaper process, but it seemedlike it wasn’t. So, Idecided to buildmy first home as an owner-builder.”

Mr Stubbssaidthe key to modular homes,which are prefabricated sections or ‘modules’ essentially constructed like LEGO, is their time efficiency.

When thehome was complete, Mr Stubbssaid more than 20 people came knocking on the door, curious about the project.

The company has built more than 15 modular homes five years later, including one in Loch Sport.

Speedy construction comes to Gippsland THE swift construction of athree-bedroom, two-bathroomContaineredproject hasrecently enthralled Loch Sport locals.

Owners,Matthew and Natalie Kenny from Melbourneboughta block at LochSport -their holidaydestination-ayear ago and commissioned acontainer house about four months later.

“We wanted something that wouldlook the part, suited our needs that was probablyeasier for us to look after and maintain,justcome in and use it and then just lock it up and leave and we could send friends and family up to use it as well,” Mr Kenny said.

He said the project couldhave been completed fasterbut they spent afew months choosing the home they wanted and had to connect services like electricity that weren’t in place already.

“It has probablyreally taken us eightmonths from pushing the button and getting everything done,” he said.

He said the block wasn’t connected to electricity, plumbing or sewage like residentialblocksare, which would make construction faster.

How fastahouse could be constructed was at the forefront of the Kenny’s decision-making.

The shipping containers were modified in March and installed on the block four weeks ago. Mr Kenny described the process as “seamless” and was surprised by how quickly they could be assembled. After shipp ing contai ners are source d (Containered uses single-trip high cube shipping containersfrom China), Mr Stubbs said it takes aboutfive weeks to prepare the shells and 10 to 12 days to finish the build.

“Containers come in six-metreto12-metre lengths, they’re 2.4 metres wide and we can configure them any way that the client wants,” Mr Stubbs said.

“The nice thingabout it -because the external shell is the structural element -isthe internal walls are not there to hold up the roof, so it’s sort

of infinite in where we can place walls and divide them up once the containers are joined together.”

Mr Stubbs said the Loch Sport project wasloaded onto three semi-trailers and shifted onto apre-made steel structure using acrane

“A 40-tonne crane came from Sale and lifted the containers on, and the three containers were bolted together and secured onto the site in the first day of work,” he said.

The project has certainly left an impression on locals.

The Kenny's admitted to havinganappreciation for “things that are alittle bit different”.

“It’s not just your bang together (of) containers… once it’s finished, it’s like areal home on the inside,”

Mr Kenny said.

He said people walk pastsaying‘(It) looks fantastic,just what we needed,somethingdifferent in the area’. Additionally, they have been sharing updates on the Loch Sport Notice Board Facebook page.

One user commented: “Love the quirkinessof container builds, great to see one getting built here.”

Anothersaid, “Those containers make lovely homes for what I’ve seen.”

Containerhomes ‘the future'

AS building solutionsfor working with steel containers havebecome more accessible,the reality of shipping container homes is not limited to environmentalenthusiasts’intent on recycling, although LEGO fetishists may also be tempted.

Market Watch projected that between 2019 and 2025,the use of shippingcontainersinhouses will have aglobal compound annual growth rate of 6.5 per cent. In Australia, Facebook groups such as Aussie Shipping Container Homes and Shipping Container Homes Australia have sprung up, serving as wells of sharedinformation and inspiration.

Mr Kenny said container houses could be the “future”.

“The government’swanting to get houses builtfor people and the younger generation thatare saying ‘how are we gonna pay for all these things?’, it’s areally good way forward for them to maybe (be) able to get abrand-new home that’s cost effective.”

Could this kind of buildingappeal to ageneration of young people disillusioned by overblown, overmortgaged homes?

Mr Stubbs said ashipping containerhome is not necessarily cheaper by the square metre. The Loch Sportproject has around 90sqm of internal space.

“But as an overall project, when you’retaking into account the speed of it and the less time that you’re not in ahouse or the less time you’re paying for a block of land and can’t use it, it generally works outattractively."

He said people can avoid “double costs,” like renting atemporary house for 12 months.

Astandard Containered project -the most popular being the three-bed, two-bath model -costs between $350,000 and $450,000 from start to finish.

“That includesyour council permits, transport to the site, the initial building in the factory and then finishing off,” Mr Stubbs said.

On the Loch Sport project, he said: “We’ve used a local electrician, alocal plumber, local earthworks, (and) aconcreter. So,there’s things that we still engagewithatthe local level in order to increase efficiencyand keep costs down rather than do it allcoming out of Melbourne.”

He said the shortened timeframe mitigates the risks of price rises or variations and delays due to shortages of materials.

Withlittle “pricefluctuations”, owing to the quick build,MrStubbs said the modular solution is good for the client and builder because the risk of not delivering is reduced.

“It’s like getting aquote for acar today and then goingtothe dealership in two years and expecting to pay the same amount. That’s sort of how traditional building works from apricing point of view.

“All these things that happen in between those times can affect the final price. There are protectionsinplace for insurers, but the buildersthen have to honour that initial cost that they quoted so they get stuck, hence why there’s alot of people building houses that they’re not making money on but they have to finish them.”

The impact of COVID-19 on material costs and labour shortages has dragged out the time to complete projects, pushing up the cost of construction.

The first quarterly Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI), whichtracksthe cost of stand-alone house construction, recorded a0.8 percent rise.

In April, CoreLogic economist Kaytlin Ezzy said that while growth in national construction costs has continued to ease from the highs seen during the pandemic, price levels remain elevated.

“Current building costs are still 27.6 per cent higher than at the start of the pandemic, which is likely putting significant pressure on builder’s profit margins,” she said.

Rethinking what a house could be

MR Stubbs said the modularsolution also gives people achoice, knowing there are alternative ways to build ahouse.

“Building has occurred the same way for 100 years and notmuch has changed.The waywesort of look at it, is that just because it’s been done a certain way, that doesn’t mean it’s the best way in the future,” he said.

Instead of manufacturing walls to support aroof, theshipping container shellisthe main structural element. Hence, container homes differ from conventional homes in acouple of ways.

“Some people want abig housethat is atraditional looking place with bricks and apitched roof, and then there are alot of youngpeople that really like the container look. There’s alot of houses being built thataren’t containers that are clad and dressed up to (capture) the feel of what we’re doing anyway,” Mr Stubbs said.

In fact,you’d have to be quite the shipping containerboffintoidentify them in some of the elaborate homes they’re being fashioned into.

“Once the roof and everything’s gone on (and) they’re all joined together, you really don’t know apart from looking at one side where the container doors are, you really don’t know it’scontainers,”Mr Kenny said about the Loch Sport project. Mr Stubbs said less space is wasted compared to some traditional homes. The reason is that it can’t afford to be wasted.

The Loch Sport project has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an ensuite, and aseparate toilet and shower with an open living space.

“It’s really the same size as the house Igrew up in, you know, in the in the '80s in Tassie. So, it’s sort of bringing the houses back down abit in size andmaking them more efficient, so there’s no hallways in the houses so we don’t waste any space,” Mr Stubbs said.

“I think our clients are really starting to realise that you don’t need tworumpusrooms and asitting room and aseparate dining. You still want (and have the) amenities to still enjoy living in it.”

Mr Kenny said people don’t need “big” houses.

“We’d easily have six peopleinhere any one time, and Ithinkthere’s plenty of room for what our needs are.”

In addition to less wasted floor space, Mr Kenny said he’d never seen such asmall amount of material waste for abuild. He said the project needed one skip bin, andthe leftover woodwas donated to the local men’s shed.

“I think it’s important we’re not putting back into the garbage system," he said.

“You’vegot acontainerthat won’t rust, that’ll be here for along time, so there’d be no need for this to be rebuilt at any point in time."

Finishing touches are being added to the home, Mr Kenny said, including solar panels and abattery

Innovative: Steel boxesare becoming the newbuilding block,withaneye toward boostingaffordable housing

Container deposit: Theraw steel frame is exposed,not coveredup.

Photograph: Natalie Kenny

Moving: A40-tonne crane liftedthree shipping containers ontoasteel frame by theend of Day 1inLochSport

Photographs: MattStubbs(unless stated otherwise)

Not everyone can be an expert

IFIND the ongoing nuclear debate extremely interesting,but oneinwhich Iamreluctant to participate, as alayperson,with no scientific background.

Isuspect the majority are like me.

However, that does not stop many of the usual suspects/Express correspondents quotingthe internet left, especially right and centre,and professing recently acquired expertise. It's abit like the flood of armchair experts who emerge at Olympicstime. Scientificknowledgeand qualificationsshould be respected, so Iduly acknowledge Dan Caffrey and David Packham.

The likes of Patricia Correa, Brian Mawhinney and Joseph Lis, however, appear to fit neatly into Joseph's own "predictably one sided" description.

Ihave noted that Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron appears to sit neatly on the nuclear "fence",but ultimatelyofcourse will fall in with the party line.

Nothing to do with "brains", Brian Mawhinney ('Thank heavens for brains',Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 10/07/24), or even Googling and "making your own mind up". As if!

And of course political agendas and entrenched philosophies are patently revealedwhenBrianrails against Labor and Greens views, and Joseph Lis accuses one who has the temerity to hold adifferent view of displaying "smug arrogance". If only the issue wereastransparent as the views of so many who wish to claim its truth.

John Duck Trafalgar

Decentralise the grid

IN the current debateabout aso-called ‘nuclear energy future’ for Australia, it is important for people to watchout for the many untruths and obfuscations beingpromoted, not least by some senior Liberal/National Party members.

One such LNP claim with significant ramificationsfor the local community is that the sites proposed for nuclear powerstations,including Loy Yang, were chosen because they possess an adequate water supply and askilled regional workforce,and that no new transmission lines would be needed.

To explore each of these ‘reasons’ in turn: Nuclear powerrequireseven more cooling water than existing black and brown coal fired power per MW.

In Gippsland, the run-off water into the Latrobe River system is trending downwards in part due to declining rainfallpatterns. Thewater demands of the existing power stations combined with any mooted nuclear facilitieswouldsoon get to the stage where they conflict with the demands of irrigators and essential environmental flows for the health of the Gippsland Lakes system. Not to mention the water requirements for coal mine rehabilitation for many years to come.

Certain skills needed in thermal power stations willbetransferable,but specialistnuclear engineers and even specialist weldersfor theconstruction will all have to be imported –probably from overseas. It can be anticipated that the renewable energy sector will provide more training and job opportunities forlocal workers.

At the Hazelwood inter-connector, the planned renewable energy developments such as offshore windand numerous onshorewindand solar farms in Gippsland will take up most of thespare capacity in the existing transmission lines. In any event, new transmission capacity will have

to be builttoaccommodate therapidly growing demand for electricity in the coming decades. It is not desirable to keep centralising the gridto agreater extent than it is now –inpartfor security purposes and to manage natural disasters.

Philip Rayment

Traralgon

Environmental issues

AVERYwell presented article written by Erika Allen and Stefan Bradley on the proposed offshore wind farms in Bass Strait ('Answers are blowing in the wind', Latrobe Valley Express, 08/05/24). However, therewere no answers on the environment issues and the federal government's position of compliance to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

They might consider afollow-up article. It should be in the interest of the Greens,environmentalists and 'Friends of the Earth' to find outthe impactto BrataualongClanHeritageregion, Marine Parks ecology, Ramsar sites, East AsianAustralian flyways, whale and fishbreeding and migration and removal of native forest.

Bryan Kesby Traralgon

Oh, so true

WELL done to you Patricia Correa ('Not vindictive' LVE Opinion 03/07/24).

Throughhaving good friends in Traralgon,Ihave heard many good things about you and your family.

You have been residents of Traralgon for many years and you don't have avindictive bone in your body.

Your opinion articles are accurate and truthful, unlike others who are of the Green, woke and extreme left culture.

Sadly, it is awell known fact that some teachers multiply their opinions by 100 and come up with an answer of nothing!

The sad truth is thatsome of thesesocalled teaching "experts" were unpopularwithboth their students and their teaching colleagues.

As far as our dimwitted, dishonest and corruptive former 'Premier' Teflon Dan is concerned -karma is just around the corner!

You are correct in saying that your postie gives muchbetter service to the community. Iknowmine

certainly does. Not only that, he is afair dinkum Aussie and atrue, down to earth, honest human being. He doesn't lie and pretend that he is God's eternal gift to all Victorians.

Anot her great let ter by Pat rick Ansell ('Questionable pay rise in living crisis', 10/07/24), who did not fail to ram home some home truths about the real calibre of politicians.

As long as they keep getting their obscene pay rises, why should they show any concern about things that really matter? They put on ashow of pretence, that they're working for their constituents, but, really they are only interested in lining theirown pockets. Who is Harriet Shing, anyway?

Another great article written, was from Joseph Lis ('Dishonourable Andrews', 03/07/24), whose description of Daniel Andrews was spot on the mark.

To quote the line, "Daniel Andrews is the most corrupt politician he has everseen",speaks volumes of this former nuffie, who conned Victorians for almostadecade and finished up being awarded for the "great deeds he had done!"

This country is scrappingthe bottom of the barrel when this corrupt, court jester is given the King's highest honour. What an absolute joke!

It's akin to Tony Abbott giving Adam Goodes the Australian of the Year award. This was also atoken gesture, given to an unworthy recipient. Why? To keep the peace!

Beautifully written Joseph, but be aware of the extreme leftie around the corner, who will do his utmost to make your opinions sound untrue and worthless.

But as I've said before, and Iquote: "We live in atimewhere intelligent people are being silenced, so thatstupid people won't be offended!"

My goodness, thatissovery true. Aripper quote, but sadly the author is unknown. But he or she has said exactly what the majority of us are really thinking.

But, there is bound to be at least one reader who will "upset the apple cart."

Come on,makeitgood, so we can all have agood laugh! You know who you are!

Oliver Bergens Dandenong

Cheap powerinthe past

IN relation to nuclear power, we will no doubt be debating the pro’s and con’s for some time.

Perhaps we have been left with no option but to consider nuclearpower because we are realising that renewablepower cannot carry the baseload that we need 24/7.

With the push to close coal fired power stations, we have no option but to look for other reliable baseload power options.

Without realising it, we have backed ourselves into acorner with very few options, so that leaves us with looking at nuclear.

There are more than 400 nuclear power plants operating globally, which must say something about reliability, and dare Isay it, safety?

Australiacontinues to mine uranium ore and send it to other nations. We also export coal and gas for other nations to use.

Does that mean they are not that bad? Or are we hypocrites making money while damaging the rest of the planet?

Some argue that the life expectancy of renewables is minimal (10-15 years) and then they have to be replaced. Does that mean that before we start buildinga nuclearpower plant, solarand wind

power will be replaced, adding to the cost for us end users? Whatever action or inaction we take regarding reliable base load power, it would seem that the cheap reliable power we’ve grown up with is now something we can only reminisce about.

Randell Green Traralgon

Modernproverb

THAT sound you just heard was former Deputy PM of Australia, Jim Cairns turning in his grave. Although Jim was aLabor politician, Iknew him well enough to know that he would be absolutely horrified with the current war (demonisation) waged against coal and gas (and also now nuclear) by the current renewables-only Labor zealots in Canberra and Spring Street.

Jimwas always arebel and felt intensely passionate about causes he believed in his whole life.

Ivividly remember proudly marching alongside of him in May 1970 in the streets of Melbourne protesting against conscription and the Vietnam war.

An estimated 100,000 people attended that day, and until the anti-Iraq war protests in February 2003, it was the largest protest ever held in Australia.

There is an old Egyptian proverb that says "Do not wait to rebel until your head is under the edge of asword" which is another way of saying "Do not wait forblackouts and ever-higher power bills to vote out the currentrenewables-only conscriptors".

Joseph

Morwell

Lis

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Latrobe Valleyisleading the way for Victoria’sclean energy future

COMMENT BY TEJESH KASHYAP

THE LatrobeValley haslongbeen synonymous with energy production.

For decades, its vast coal reserves powered homes and industries, earning it the title of Victoria’s 'Energy Powerhouse'. Yet, as the world pivots towards cleaner, sustainable energy sources, the Valley is not being left behind. Instead, it is emerging as abeacon of innovation and resilience, spearheading the cleantech revolution shapingthe future of energy in Australia.

Ilearnedofthe community’s tenacity on arecent visit.

Historically, the region's identity has been linked with coal mining and electricity generation, with power stations such as Hazelwood once critical to Victoria’s energy supply. But when this closed in 2017, with furtherplanned closures of Yallourn, Loy Yang A, and Loy YangB announced, the community reached afork in the road. Theexodus of workers and the subsequent economic impact could have spelled disaster.

Today, the Valley stands as atestament to the power of community spirit and forward-thinking innovation.

Residents and local businesses have embraced renewable energy not just as anecessity, but as a viable pathway to aprosperous future. This shift is driven by apractical recognition of the region’s rich renewable energy resources and the inevitable decline of traditional forms of energy generation.

From coal to renewables

EFFECTIVE community engagementbydevelopers of projects likeStar of the Southand Marinus Link has fostered widespread acceptance of renewable energy.

These projec ts have spent years engaging sincerely and thoughtfully with the community, settinga high standard for howsuchinitiatives should be rolled out in other regions which are grappling with the return of the'climate wars', and resistance to change.

Thriving cleantech manufacturing

LOCAL businesses in the Latrobe Valley have embraced cleantech manufacturing, leading to growth and diversification.

Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative, for example, produces some of the best hot water heat pump tanks in Australia, showing how local ingenuity can drive the transition to cleaner energy.

Thisgrassroots transformationunderscores the critical need for supportive policies that can help businesses scale up and contribute to the region’s clean energy landscape.

Growth of supporting industries

THE transformation of the Latrobe Valley extends beyond direct renewable energy projects.

Companies like Rosedale's Bambach Cables are also playingacrucialrole, supplying the infrastructure needed for renewable energy deployment. Demand for jobs in the maintenanceofwind turbines and other renewable energy infrastructure is also growing.

While the Latrobe Valley’s transformation is impressive, it has not been without challenges.

My conversationswith localgovernment officials and business leaders reveal that the success of the Latrobe Valley can serve as ablueprint for other regions.

Amodel forregional Australia

AUSTRALIA'S energytransformation is well underway, and regionalareas likethe Latrobe Valley are critical to this shift.

These regionsare not onlyhosting large-scale renewable projects butare also becoming hubs for innovation and suppliers of the clean technologiesneeded to decarbonisehomes,businessesand factories.

The 150-megawattbig battery that now sits on the old Hazelwood site is afitting emblem of the region’s transformation, demonstrating what is possiblewhenacommunityembraces changeand

is the Policy and Research OfficeratBeyondZero Emissions

Youthcrime“happening fartoo often inour society”

COMMENT

BY PAMELA HOWDEN

RECENTLY I, along with my husband, children, grandchildren and friend returned from a15-day holiday from beautiful Japan.

My son and his Japanese fiancée, who both live in Tokyo,acknowledged as the safestcityinthe world, showed us around Tokyo’s sights late at night. We, at all times felt completely safe.

Unfortunately not longafter my return to Australia, what Iexperienced in Traralgonhas left me feeling very unsafe.

I, at the request of my 11-year-old granddaughter, decided to take her shopping along withmy 20-month-old grandson.

After ashort time of arriving, we were subjected to loud screams.

Perplexed at what was happening, the sales girl in charge of theshopwehad entered hastilyran out and instructed everyone in the store not to leave. Terrified at what was happening and trying to

marshal my thoughts,myimmediate concerns werewhere do Ihide my grandchildren if this was aserious attack on shoppers?

In the chaos and confusion that manifested, I witnessed youths running wildly and violently, followed by aperson covered in blood.

Thankfully the police reacted veryquicklyand wereabletoapprehend the offendersverypromptly.

This incident leftmygranddaughterand Ishaken

Speakingtothe shop assistant afterthe incident, she informed me theseoccurrenceswere happening on aregular basis.She believed Latrobe Valley was just like Melbourne in soaring youth crime.

Even more disturbing, on the same day as this incident,another female sales assistant at adifferent storereportedly had aknife pointed at her as she approached athief.

This woman may be left with profound emotional and psychological damage.

Research has shown victims of crime can suffer insomnia, crying outbursts,depression,anxiety, as well as many more emotional effects.

These violent incidents are happening far too often in our society and should never be tolerated or dismissed as just violent crime.

Whatangers me most,ismealymouthed local government councillors and state politicians full of spin and deceit, regurgitating the same old trite mantras and meaningless promises to address soaring youth crime.

Furthermore, victims and people who complain about soaring crimeand the suffering it is causing aretreated with disdain by councils and government officials. They are oftenlabelled as alarmists and are accused of scaremongering.

Perhaps thesecouncillors and politicians should leave theirbubbles, get intothe real world and talk to Latrobe Valley Bus Drivers.

Ihave spoken to one extensively and in his words, “Drivers are dealingwith this violence all the time and often fear for their lives”.

He went on to say: "The public have no idea what us drivers are being subjected to every day”.

It is apparentweneed courageous, deeply

committed people with asincere and strong moral conviction to combat this scourge on society. Our society needs individuals with an unwavering belief in addressing this problem with purpose and urgency.

Sadly, it will not come fromour feeble minded and cowardice politicians and local councillors.

Despite our local police doing their best, they are constantly frustrated with the fact police arrest these criminals and the next day they are on the streets terrorising people again.

Victoria's police force is also losing members in droves and recruitments are at aall time low.

We need people whowill stand up for the powerless, innocent, vulnerable victims of crime and address this social malady with moral courage. If this crime crisis is not addressed swiftly and with purpose, sadly the suffering to come will be immense.

Pamela Howden is aTraralgon resident.

MONDAY15JULY

Zoey Palis turns 4 TUESDAY16JULY

THURSDAY18JULY

Olivia Robinson turns 12

SATURDAY20JULY

Aubrey Ross turns 11

Frankie Scott turns 11

Hollie Davis turns 9

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Sarah McLaren turns 11

WEDNESDAY17JULY

Julian Berr y turns 12

Oscar Petkovic turns 7

Jayce Nash turns 6

Engaging: Rosedale-based Bambach Cables areassisting with the infrastructureneeded for renewableenergydevelopment. Pictured is thecompany’smanaging director,Alred Chown.

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PROPOSED

SALE OR LEASE OF VACANT LANDAT GIPPSLAND LOGISTICS &MANUFACTURING PRECINCT

LatrobeCityCouncil givesnoticeunder Section114 of theLocal GovernmentAct 2020 (“Act”)ofits intentiontosellorlease land within theGippsland Logistics&Manufacturing Precinct,Morwell Thevacantlandisidentifiedasbeing lots 1-11 of thesubdivision of CrownAllotment 8E Parish of Maryvale(Parent Title Volume 10248, Folio 680) (withPlanofSubdivision PS827376R) as endorsed in LatrobeCityPlanningPermitNo. 2021/283. Thelandislocated along Tramway Road,corneringEnterpriseDrive,Morwell.

Thecommunityisinvited to makea writtensubmissiononthis proposal.

If youwish to makea writtensubmission, please writetoChief ExecutiveOfficer, LatrobeCityCouncil,POBox 264, MorwellVIC 3840 or email Latrobe@Latrobe.vic.gov.au with thesubject line ‘Submission– ProposedSaleorLease of Land –Gippsland Logistics &Manufacturing Precinct’orvisit yoursay.latrobe.vic.gov.au/ gippsland-logistics-and-manufacturing-precinct Your submissionmustbereceivedby5pm Monday19August 2024.

Submissionsreceivedwill be consideredatafutureCouncil Meeting. Allpersons submitting awritten submissionwill be advised of theCouncil Meetingdateand invited to attend.All submissions will be considered public documentsunlessspecified otherwisebythe submitter.

If no submissions arereceivedobjectingtothe proposal, theCEO is authorised to either sell or leaseeach of theavailable lotsatnoless thancurrentmarketvalue assessed by an independent valuation obtained in accordancewithSection 114(2)(c)ofthe Act. Forfurther informationcontact Mr Josh Graham on 1300 367700.

STEVEN PIASENTE ChiefExecutive Officer

Dated 15 July 2024

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We areseeking aperson with arecord of achievement as ajournalist ,who is enthusiastic, well organised and has a commitment to communitynewspaper values.

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The successful applicant will be responsible for leading an effective editorial team.

Ademonstrated ability in these areas will be highly regarded. This position is based in Sale.

Excellent working conditions and salary package available

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Deaths •

BEANI, Denis Mark. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, Friday 12 July 2024.

Aged 64 years

Loved, loving and devoted husband of Leonie (nee Gordon). Much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Tim, Hollie and Drew, Nicholas, and Samantha and Michael. Adored and fun-loving Grand Pop to Liam and Jackson, Jett, Lucy and Archie, Daisy, Tilly and Abby.

Loved son of Ferruccio (dec.) and Marlene. Loved brother of Bryan and Anthea and Jacinta and Geoff and their families.

Much loved by the Gordon family.

Your life was ablessing, Your memory atreasure, You are loved beyond words and Missed beyond measure.

In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest easy now

CONEY, Cavell Elaine. 21/7/1944 -8/7/2024. Forever in our hearts

Beloved wife of Graeme. Cherished sister of Lionel. Devoted mother of Julie and Darren, Donna, Linda and David. Adored grandma and great-grandma.

Cavell, you were my soul mate, the love of my life. Life won't be the same without you. Until we're together again, I'll miss you dearly.

Graeme XX.

Cavell, you were the best sister ever, so many happy memories and all those beautiful years living on the farm.

Love Lionel.

Mum our hearts are broken but with time they will heal. We will miss your chats and smile.

Forever in our Hearts

Love Julie and Darren XX. In loving memory of grandma whose kindness and love was endless.

The memories of you will last alifetime.

Love Kevin and Megan.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Our memories are locked in our hearts forever. We don't just miss you today, we will miss you everyday.

Love Hannah, Andrew, Andre, Ariah and Levi.

Grandma, Iknow the pain will slowly leave and your memories will stay. Your time with us was special and will often be replayed.

Love Matt, Bec and Matilda. Mum, my heart is broken. Thank you for being an inc redib le mum and grandma. If Icould pick a mum again, I'd choose you every time.

Love You Heaps

Donna XX.

Thank you for always being there and supporting me. Iwill forever miss you and continue to make you proud.

DRAGON (nee Aalbers), Elizabeth Johanna. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday,10 July 2024. Aged 87 years

Loved and loving wife of Victor (dec.). Loving mother of Anita and John, Jeff and Colleen, Shirley and Peter and Lorraine and Peter. Special Oma to Jordie. Cherished Oma to Aaron, Corey and Rhiannon, Ashlee, Matt and Shayne ,B rad, Rikki-Lee and Toni, Melissa and Caitlyn (and partners).

Big Oma to her 34 great grandchildren.

Reunited with Dad

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anita and John. Oma to Aaron, Corey and Rhiannon. Very special Oma to Jordie. Big Oma to Kaitlyn, Mia, Payden and Krystal.

To hear your voice, To see your smile, To sit and talk to you a while, To be together in the same old way would be the greatest wish today.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Colleen. Oma to Ashlee, Matthew and Shayne. Big Oma to Charlotte, Chloe, Knate, Ryder, Liana and Chase.

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and held so dear.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Peter, loved Oma of Brad, Rikki-Lee and Toni and partners. Big Oma of 20.

GEORGIOU, Niki. 17/2/1951 -13/7/2024.

Loving Wife, Mother and Yiayia. Life will not be the same without you.

Beloved wife to Athinakis (Arthur) for 50 wonderful years, beautiful mother, mother-in-law and precious yiayia.

Thank you for everything and every moment we had together and for being the best wife, mother and yiayia in the world.

Thank you for all the laughs and jokes, your wise words and guidance.

Thank you for always being there and just being you. You were our rock, always gentle and loved us all unconditionally.

You embraced everything about life, you were ago getter and provided alife for us all that we will always cherish, you never said no and put everybody else before yourself.

We will miss your beautiful big Greek lunches, dinners and desserts at home with all the family for every special occasion.

You were strong all the way to the end and Heaven has now gained an Angel.

You are now at peace with your sister Andromahi and other family that have passed.

Not aday will go past without you on our minds, until will all meet again.

JENNINGS, June. 1930-2024. Aged 94 years

Loved mother of Lesley, loved nanna of Tammy and Adam, Tim and Lorelle, and Mathew. Loved great Nanna of Monica, Matilda, Natalie, Stephanie, Emily, Sophie, Cody, Zayden and of course Tiffany. An avid lover of birds and her garden. You loved the sun, but we sure hope there's no damn cold wind in heaven. Thank you for holding astrong presence in our lives, and look after those choppers for me.

KEARNS, Kevin. Dearly loved brother of Agnes and Cyril (dec.). Much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Grant him eternal rest OLord

Wonderful memories, will never be forgotten.

KEARNS, Kevin. Yinnar Football Netball Club would like to send their deepest condolences to Michael, Sharon and families on the passing of Kevin. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Rest in Peace Kevin

McDONNELL (nee Newnham), Gweneth May.

Born 29 May 1936

Passed away suddenly 13 July 2024.

Mum, The moment that you went my heart was torn in two. One side is filled with heartache, the other went with you. Always Loved Always Remembered "Go the Swans"

Treahna and Chris.

Cherished and dearly loved sister of June.

My sister, my best friend, my travel buddy, my shoulder to cry on. Death will not part us, nor distance divide, forever and always you will be by my side.

Love always, June.

Your presence Nan is truly treasured. The absence you've left in our hearts is deep and indescribable. We hold so much love for you. Rest In Peace Until we meet again With love, Dannielle, Coby and Maddy.

Nan, You taught me alot of things but not how to live without you. Our hearts are heavy and we will miss you so much. All our love, Kirst, Calvin and kids.

PETER, Angus

11/11/1997

and Rory. Will be forever in our

"Yes Angus, we did have alaugh" Mum XX.

Nan, I'll miss our special moments together. Thanks for always believing in me. I'll miss you forever. It makes me feel better that you are with Pop. Love always, Kaidan.

Love William.

Grandma, your love was my first taste of true love.

It will always be cherished in our hearts.

Love Olivia and Lachie.

Not everyone is as lucky to have atruly amazing grandma like you.

Love Grace.

Grandma, your love was unconditional. Thinking of you. Love and miss you heaps.

Love Max.

Mum, gone but never forgotten; you were truly the best mum and grandma we could have ever asked for. You will remain forever in our hearts.

Love you always Linda and David XX.

Grandma, I'm going to miss you so much. Iwill always love you and miss your heart of gold. You will be Missed Love Tahlee.

Grandma, you are gone but not forgotten, always in my heart forever. Love Lily.

She wouldn't want our sadness She wouldn't want our tears Just to be remembered With love throughout the years. Much loved mum of Lorraine and Peter. Cherished Oma to Melissa and Ryan, Caitlyn and Jamie. Special Big Oma to Gemma-Lee, Madison, Grace, Mason, Baylea, and Peter.

When Ithink of her kind heart and all those loving years, My memories surround me and Ican't hold back the tears.

She truly was my best friend, someone Icould confide in, She always had atender touch and awarm and gentle grin. Now with Dad XX

The most special person to enter my life, my two in one mum and dad.

Iwill always be so grateful for you, as Iwouldn't be who Iamtoday without you. You have taught me so many things and I will remember them and continue doing them for you. Ifeel like my heart has been torn apart and I will miss you forever but Iknow you will be watching down on me smiling. I hope Imade you proud and continue to do so.

Ilove you Oma Always Jordie XO.

ELMORE, Colin. Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith Gardens, Traralgon on 8July 2024. Aged 94 years Much loved husband of Olga (dec.) and Lorraine. Loved father of Peter, Ruth and Jennifer and their partners. Loved grandfather of 6and great grandfather of 2. Loved stepfather of David, Julie, Sue, Trish, Glenda and their families, including 19 step grandchildren and 24 step great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts

Rest In Peace Forever in our hearts

All our love, Athinakis (Arthur) Georgiou, George, Metanat, Zahra and Ava, Nick and Heidi, Andy.

Funeral will be held at Apostolos Greek Orthodox Church, 10 St Andrew St, Sunshine West Vic 3020 on MONDAY (22 July 2024) at 10am.

GEORGIOU, Niki. 17/2/1951 -13/7/2024.

Loving Sister and Theia (Auntie Niki).

You had asmile for everyone, You had aheart of gold, You left behind the memories, That we will always hold. Death will not part us, Or distance divide, Forever and always, You will be by our side. You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved, remember. To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk to you a while, To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today.

It's not what we write, It's not what we say, It's how we remember you In our own special way. Always in our hearts Maria and Andreas Iacovou. Salome and Nikos and family. Nick and Joanne and family. Jake and Danielle and family. John and Pauline and family.

HORBACZ, Irene. Passed away on 13 July 2024. She was asweet and gentle lady. Irene will be sadly missed by her friend Harry.

MATHESON, Sharon Josephine. 21/2/1963 -9/7/2024. Aged 61 years Loving mother of Lorindel and Gabrielle. Gran of Set h. Pas sed away peacefully. She will be sadly missed. Forever in our hearts Rest In Peace Rocking on in Heaven

MATHESON, Sharon. 21/2/1963 -9/7/2024. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Always loved forever missed. Rest In Peace, Sis Albert, Maureen, Irene and Trevor.

McDONNELL, Gweneth May. Late of Traralgon. Passed away 13/07/2024

Aged 88 years Beloved wife of Max (dec.). Loved mother to Bronwyn (dec.), Neil and Treahna. Mother-in-law to Wendy (dec.) and Chris. Much loved big sister to Stan (dec.) and June. Adored nan to 13 Grandchildren and loved Great Nan to 28 Great Grandchildren. Always in our lives Forever in our hearts Never out of our thoughts Please see Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Website for Funeral arrangements.

Nan, We were truly so lucky to have the time we had with you. Iwish you were still here. We miss you, we always will. Back with Pop, you would be so happy. Our hearts are broken.

See you in the Soup!

Love Brooke, Corey, Rhylee and Walker.

Nan, Your memory will never fade. We will miss you terribly. Re-united with Pop. Love always, Corey, Laura and Indi.

NICHOLSON (nee Currie), Gloria Constance. Passed away at Latrobe Valley Village Newborough on Saturday the 13 July 2024, after along illness. Aged 92 years Dearly loved wife of Laurie (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Pam, Brian and Jenny and Bob and Dee (dec.). Grandmother of 7grandchildren and their partners. Great grandmother of 16 great grandchildren. Now at peacewith dad Funeral details will be available on Latrobe Valley Funerals Services website.

O'DOWD. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Bernard O'Dowd will be offered at St Joseph's Catholic Church Bunyip River Road, Iona on THURSDAY (25 July 2024) commencing at 11:30am. At the conclusion of Mass all are welcome to follow the hearse to Springvale Botanical Cemetery for a no Service Cremation, and then join the family for light refreshments at the function rooms. Please wear atouch of green on the day in memory of Bernard In lieu of flowers please consider adonation to The Peter Mac Foundation, in Memory of Bernard. For livestream details refer to: www.davidwbull.com.au

David WBull Family Funerals Pakenham (03) 5941 4888

WHITFORT (Knipping), Maria Judith (Rita). Passed away peacefully at Casey Aged Care on 9July 2024.

Aged 93 years

Dearly loved wife of Keith (dec.). Amuchloved sister and aunty to her families in Holland and Australia.

BEANI. The Funeral of Mr Denis Beani will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon. Denis' Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit our website. Share amemory: note paper and aletterbox will be available at the Chapel; please use this to share a 'Denis moment' for the family to read in the days and weeks to come. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundatio nw ould be appreciated. Donate online curebraincancer.org.au

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CALABRO. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Sebastiano Calabro will take place at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Rd, Morwell on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 11am. Afterwards, the Funeral will proceed to the Hazelwood Cemetery.

CONEY. The Funeral of Mrs Cavell Coney will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on THURSDAY (18 July 2024) commencing at 2pm.

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DRAGON. The Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Dragon will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery, Brodribb Road, Hazelwood.

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The Funeral of Mr Colin Elmore will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon, FRIDAY (2 August 2024) commencing at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, don ati ons to Kidne y Health Australia would be appreciated. Colin's Service will be livestreamed. Please visit our web site for details: www.latrobevalley funerals.com.au

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MATHESON. The Funeral Service for Sharon Matheson will be held at the Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium, Cemetery Rd Traralgon, on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 11am.

PETER. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Angus Peter will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 2pm.

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BALDACCHINO, Thommasa. 14/12/1930 -21/7/2017. BALDACCHINO, Paul. 3/1/1927 -9/6/2002. Loving ly rememb ering Mum and Dad on their anniversaries. Happy memoriesare always held dear, and I'm grateful for their love, courage and the gift of Faith they shared. Josie, Joe and family Vitale. "Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring St Catherine of Siena.

WHITFORT.

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Maria (Rita) Whitfort will be offered at St Kieran's Catholic Church, Lloyd Street Moe on FRIDAY (19 July 2024) commencing at 10.30am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Necropolis Springvale arriving at 3pm.

Rita's Service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming. Please wear bright colours.

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MASSARO, Serafina (Finetta). 18 July 2008.

Precious memories of you will always be in our hearts. There is not aday, that we don't think of you. So dearly loved and deeply missed Vin, Maria, Jan and families.

McCULLOCH, Lynette. 20 July 2018. Each passing day reminds us of how much you meant to all of us. We miss you Grammy Love from James, Edward, Max, Azriel, Amy, Marcus, Zekinthia, Tyson, Stuart and Rachel, Gail and Mike, Karen and Mel, David and Terry and Peter In our Hearts

ROLIH, Franc Rafael. Passed on 15/7/2006. Resting in peace with Jesus Sunshine fades, shadows fall but loving memories stay all. Your loving wife, Victoria.

ROWLEY, Douglas. Words are few, Thoughts are deep, Memories of you Are ours to keep. Love you, Helen and family.

and

NEILL, Valma (Val). 10 July 2017. NEILL, Wallace (Wal). 20 July 2003. As long as life and memories last, We will always hold you both close in our hearts. Loved and Remembered Always Mar k, Ant hony and families.

PETRUCCI, Giovannina. 4/3/1940 -21/7/2022. Two lonely years without you, It's the saddest Ihave known, Itreasure every thought of you, When Iamonmyown.

Although Icannot see you, You are with me every day, For the love that was between us, Death cannot take away. Your loving and devoted husband Armando. Lovingly remembered by her dau ghters, son, gra ndc hild ren, gre at grandchildren, sisters, brother-in-laws, family and friends near and far. Rest In Peace

AMemorial Mass will be held on Sunday 21 July at 11am at St Bridgid's Catholic Church 378 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy, Melbourne. AMasswill also be held on the same day in Italy at the San Padre Pio Church in San Giovanni Rotondo (FG) Italy.

When you lose someone close to you, it can be hard to put your thoughts and feelings into words A personal message in the Latrobe Valley Express can say so much All notices placed in print also go in our digital edition For friendly advice on how to place a message contact

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Goals galore in Latrobe Valley hockey action

HOCKEY LVHA

BY KELLYGODFREY

IN acompetitive Under8sshowdown, Churchill dominated Choe with adecisive 10 to 1victory in the Latrobe Valley Hockey Association.

Jessica Woolgar managedtofind the backof the net for Choe, showcasing her determination amid atough game.

The goals for Churchill came from various players, highlighting their strong team effort.

Aimee Scholes was Choe’s standout player, running tirelesslyand maintaining apositive attitude despite the scoreline. With alow number of participants, both teams had to give their all, demonstrating impressive teamwork and resilience.

Churchill continued their winningstreak, defeating Choe 7-2 in an exciting U12 match.

Choe’s goals camefromKainePerry and AlexMair, who displayed skill andtenacity throughout the game.

Despite their early promise,Choe struggled to keep pace with Churchill’s fluid passing and quick transitions.

Harrison Rohde andLukeScholes were recognised as bestplayers for Choe, with Luke making crucial defensive stops.The gamewas markedbyChoe’s spirited attemptstoreclaim control, especiallythroughHarrison’s persistent goal attempts, but conversion proved difficult against astrongChurchill defence.

In athrillingwomen’s match, Moe edged out Churchill with anail-biting 4-3 victory.

Brady Cake starred for Moe, scoring two goals, while Jeannie Porter and Skye McDonald each added to the tally. Moe came out strong, netting two quick goals within the first few minutes.

Churchillmounted acomeback, but Moe’s solid defence, led by Ash Vuillermin and Kerren Cake, held firm against the pressure. The teamworkand strategicplaysfromAiden Mair, Brady Cake and Isla Godfrey were crucial in maintaining Moe’s lead, showcasing their ability to adapt and counter Churchill’s attacks.

The Rovers celebratedahard-fought 2-1 victory against Traralgon in aclosely contested women’s match.

Corrinne Metcalf scored the opening goal for Rovers, while Skye McDonald netted agoal for Traralgon off awell-executed penalty stroke.

Best players for the Rovers included Maddy Hall and Charlie Murrell, who both contributed significantly to their team’s performance.

The matchwas characterisedbyintense competition, with both sides displaying skill

GOLF

CHURCHILL &MONASH

StablefordSaturday6thJuly 2024.

AGrade Winner: Ad.West 18 38 pts

BGrade Winner: T. Sterrick2236pts

CGrade Winner: R. Welsh2940pts

D.T.L: 1. P. Jordan 38, 2. R. King 36, 3. J. Cahill 36, 4. S. Sanders35, 5. P. Kearns 35, 6. G. Barnes 35, 7. G. Sanders35, 8. B. Kilday34C/B

N.T.P: Pro-Pin: 3rdT.Sterrick, 12th D. Burridge,14th D. Burridge

Birdies: 5th G. Barnes,G.Sanders Target Hole: P. Kearns

MIRBOONORTH

Thursday11th July,Stableford.

AGrade: MWoodall, (7) 41pts

BGrade: WReynolds,(20) 33pts c/b

DTL: NLugton 39, BSkinner,S Duff,G Renwick, 37 NTP: 4th, PWilson 6th CJames,16th P Hutchinson. Birdies: 4th, BSkinner,JKus,6th,N Lugton, MWoodall, MThompson, Saturday13th July,Stableford, 1st playoff President Trophy.

AGrade: NBickerton (12) 37pts

BGrade: NWhichello,(18)38pts

DTL: JRobbins 37,B Bradshaw, R Matthews,S Woodall 36. NTP: 4th, NWhichello,6th, BBradshaw, 16th, RMatthews, Birdies: 4th NBickerton, 6th, GRenwick, T Whitelaw, 16th,RMatthews President Trophy, 1st roundplayoff: J Robbinsdef SHill-Smith 4/3. ALiebe defN Rutledge 3/2, BBradshawdef SWoodall 20th, MPayne def SMcKenzie 3/1

and determination. The Rovers’ defence remained steadfast, ensuring their victory in an exciting encounter.

In ahigh-scoring thriller, Moe narrowly defeated Rovers 8-7 in the Men’s Hockey 5s.

Moe’s scoring was led by Mo Taleb,who netted three goals, supportedbyBrendan North (2), Blake Billing, and Daniel Godfrey (2).Aiden Mair waspivotal in bothdefence and attack, showcasing his versatility. The game was aback-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging goals frequently. Moe’s ability to capitalise on scoring opportunities proved vital, allowing them to clinch victory.

The Latrobe Valley Women’s Vic League teamsecured a2-all draw against Frankston.

Maddy Hall opened the scoring with apowerful strike, followedbyasuccessful penalty stroke from Skye McDonald, putting LVHA ahead2-1 at halftime.

CarlyThompson stoodout as thebestplayer, making crucial saves to keep her team in the game.

Despiteastrong start, LVHA facedchallenges in the secondhalf,asFrankstonequalised with awell-placed shot from apenalty corner. The match also saw asignificant blow for LVHA, with Rebecca McDonald suffering an injury that will unfortunately end her season, leaving anoticeable gap in their forward line.

The Latrobe Valley Men’sVic League team delivered an outstanding performance, winning 5-2 against the Greater Dandenong Warriors.

HamzaFayyaz wasthe star of the match, scoring fourgoals,while Nathan Forester added another to secure the victory. The team exhibited remarkable teamwork and coordination, dominating the gameplay against atypically strong opponent. With this win, LVHA demonstratedtheir potentialasa formidable force in the league.

Thisweekend promises moreexcitement, as all teams will host Bayside Hockey Club and East Gippsland Hockey Association.

Aspecial NAIDOC week celebration event will takeplace on Saturday (July 20) from 12pm, featuring aWelcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

The Latrobe Valley Hockey Association is seekingplayers for juniors, men’s, and women’s competitions.

Interested individualsare encouraged to phone LVHA President, Kelly Godfrey on 0412 079 981 or via email at president.lvha@ gmail.com

Grandfather-grandson duo graciously claim national boccetitle

By FRANK FUNARI

THE Italian Australian SportingClub, Morwell, Victeam once again fielded ahighly competitive team in both the women’s and men’s divisions at the nationals.

The women’s team of Maria Maselli,Anna Prezioso, Kayla Dukes and Christina Finocchiaro, led by teammanagerSallyFava, had their chances but did qualify past the second round, except for Kayla who made it to the semi-finals in the Bowl Throw (combined) event.

The standout performance came from the duo of Franco Fava and his grandson Tommy Campbell during the senior championships. Franco, aBocce Australia and Latrobe City Hall

SCOREBOARD

DTL: CPeter

MOE

Sunday, 07 July 2024 OPEN Sunday9 hole Stableford

Grade AWinners: Stewart, Doug (22) 15

Sunday, 07 July 2024 OPEN Sunday Medley Stableford

Grade AWinners: Langmaid, Trevor (16) 38

Place Getters: Stirzaker,Jason 32

Thursday, 11 July 2024 OPEN Medley Stableford

Grade AWinners: Goodwin, Barry(5) 36 C/B

Grade BWinners: Stansbury, Les (13) 35

Grade CWinners: Boad, Dave (21) 38

Place Getters: Ford,Tim 36 C/B, Bassman, Jeffrey36, Dent, Russell 35 C/B Rodaughan, Peter35C/B,Gambling,Allan 35, Donnison, Terry34, Poole,Joel 34 C/B, Savige,Bruce 34 C/B,Buckman, Peter34, Fife,Mark33C/B,Coffin, Phillip 33

Great Score: Brent Burslem (Birdie) @8, TimFord(Birdie)@4

Nearest to Pin: 4th MarkScammell, 8th Charles Weir,14th BarryGoodwin

Saturday, 13 July 2024 MENS Stableford

Grade AWinners: Pickard,Andrew (3) 37 C/B

Grade BWinners: Metcalfe, Mark(16)37

Place Getters: Stansbury, Les 37 ,Wilson, Robert36, Harber,John 35, Borg, Manny 34 C/B, White, Rodney34C/B,Stephens, Simon 34 C/B

Great Score: TerryDonnison (Birdie) @14

Nearest to Pin: 4th Simon Stephens,8th Joshua Gaul, 14th TerryDonnison

MORWELL

10th July 2024

Women's Stableford

Winner: Lvan Rooy 28 pts

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 17 July, 2024

NTP: 15th CPeter

TRAFALGAR

Wednesday10/7/24

Women's Stroke/ Monthly Medal: Medal Winner: Charlie Killeen (32) with 71 nett

Medal Runner-Up: Cheryl Toyne (27) with 73 nett

ScratchWinner: June Tickell (10) with 84

NTP: 5th –Bev Keily, 11th June Tickell

Putting: Cheryl Toyne with 29 Putts

Tuesday09/07/2024 -Nocompetition

Thursday: 11/07/2024 -Stableford

Players: 40, Women 9, Men 31

Women’s Winner: KarenMacGregor (20)

Runner Up: Chris Payne (14c/b)

DTL: SoniaRoberts (14), Olwyn Balfour (13), Di Bayley(13)

NTP: June Tickell (13)

Bradmans: JanGriffin

Men’sWinner: GeoffCoulter (20 c/b)

Runner Up: PatO'Connell (20 c/b)

DTL: John Kerr (20),Graeme Grant (19), Harold McNair (18) ,Duane Baker (18)

Franc Kiss (18) ,MickBennett(18),Geoff Fallon (18) ,Keith Owen (18)

NTP: Ian Outhred (13)

Bradmans: Chris Griffin

Friday,July12th 2024 Open Men’s& Ladies Stableford

AGrade Winner: Chris Hogbin 41 pts

BGrade Winner: Anna McKenzie 40 pts

DTL's: Brad Connelly38, MarkHiriart 38, Ricky Dyt38, Jackson Giles 37,Andrew Shearing 37,AnthonyBickley37, Paul Fogarty37C/B

Birdies: 2nd: Brad Connelly5th:Mark

Scammell, Laurie Snowball, Ross Anderson,

of Famer, displayed exceptional precisionalongside Tommy.

The pairtriumphed over the Redland, Queensland team with aclose score of 5-4 in the repechage round. They then secured a9-7 victory against ACT/Cooma, earning aspot in the final.

The final match was atightlycontested battle against aformidable WA team consisting of Milan Martutinovic and Coretin Julien.

Thescoresseesawed throughout the game, but the expert bowling and throwing by Francoand Tommy ultimately led them to victory with the final score 7-5.

In winning, they clinched the Australian Doubles titleand went on to make history as the first grandfather and grandson duo to win an Australian bocce title,and possibly the first in the world to have won anational title.

Chris Nott, Glenn Vassett, Andrew Shearing 11th:AnthonyBickley Saturday, July 13th 2024, Stableford

AGrade Winner: SteveKlemke39pts C/B

BGrade Winner: Paul Massey39 pts

DTL’s: Adrian Jones 39, TomWoodhouse 39, Russ grant 39, WarwickGriggs 38, Brian McKenzie 36, Bill Williams 36, Greg Donohue 36, John Tabuteau 36 C/B

NTP’s: 2nd: Josh Clarkson 5th: Russ Grant 11th: WarwickGriggs 13th:JeffHasthorpe 15th: TomWoodhouse

YALLOURN

Ladies July Monthly Medal Thursday 11th July

Winner: Sue Riches 108-36=72

DTL: Lola Carter (19) 73, BetsyBrown (24)

73

Count Putts: Lola Carter 27 putts

NETBALL

MIRBOONORTH

Under 13’s

Mirboo North 23 defeated MDU 20

BOC: LucyWoodall

Coaches: Lexi Gosling

Under15’s

Mirboo North 27 were defeated by MDU 33

BOC: Indi Eden

Coaches: Charlotte Evans

Under 17’s

Mirboo North 16 vs MDU 45

BOC: MarleyWallace

Coaches: Montana Samarias

AGrade

Mirboo North 48 defeated MDU 46

BOC: AbbeyNash Coaches: (byNicole) -EmilyTaylor

Bgrade

Mirboo North 69 def MDU 36

BOC: Jess Holland

Coaches: Bella Cook

CGrade

Mirboo North 30 were defeated by MDU40

BOC: Aleisha Kerr

Coaches: Talei Falkingham

Dgrade

Mirboo North 20 were defeated by MDU 25

BOC: Caroline Movchan

Coaches: Suzanne Thompson

PISTOLS

TRARALGON

Air pistol Monday1/7/24

CGrade: DChandler 480-81-561.H Shiels 479-111-590. DGrade: PLeys 431-134-565. DBest 368-173-541.L DePetro273-269-542. D Sykes260-263-523. Wednesday3/7/24Standardpistol BGrade: BKelly494-90-584. DGrade: VPardini 391-147-538. LMorris 333. PLeys327-323-650. MHoward 321167-488. RMiller 123. KGreen 213-215-428. Saturday6/7/24Standardpistol

CGrade: HShiels 446-183-629. DChandler 443-135-578. LMorris 209. RMiller 175.

BOCCE

Incredible: FrancoFavaand his grandson, TommyCampbell, combined to win thenational bocce doubles title Photograph supplied

Snell standing in the Hall of Fame

BASKETBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

MIRBOO NORT’H’S Belinda Snell was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame last month.

The induction followed an outstanding and decoratedprofessional career both in her homeland and overseas.

Snell spent 20 years between the WNBL, WNBA, various Europeanleagues and was afrequent member of the Australian women’s national team (commonly known as the Opals) at the Olympic Games and other international tournaments.

The inductees wereenshrined at afunction in inner Melbourne before later being celebrated at John Cain Arena pregame before the Opals pre-Olympic match against China.

“I’m veryhonouredtobeinthe Australian Basketball Hall of Fame with such elite, tremendous athletes from the basketball world,” Snell told the Express

To accompany her individual acknowledgment, the Opals2006FIBA World Cup championship side became the first team to be inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame, which alongside Snell featured such icons as Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor, Kristi Harrower and future AFLW champion, Erin Phillips.The 2006 World Cup is Australian basketball’s highestever achievement. Most2006members wereonthe court that nighttoembraceand be lauded by the fanatical Melbourne crowd.

“Catching up with amajority of my teammates from 2006 from the World Championships, it’s so long ago now, but it was great to catch up with all of them and go about all the fun stories with them and winning the gold (medal),” Snell said.

Snell recalled afork in the road moment during their famous run, in the Opals semi-final match against Brazilinwhich sheengaged heatedlywith long-time teammate and friend, Lauren Jackson.

“In front of at least 15,000 people and we were down going into the second half and Ithink in the third quarter Iremember Lauren telling me ‘shoot the damnball!’orsomething along those lines, you know, heat of the momentand Imanagedtoknock down afew important shots in that semi-finaland getthe team into the gold medal game and go on to win,” she said.

“(It) was obviously veryexciting and it’sstill such an honour to win the first senior gold medal.”

Snell attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) from the ages of 17 to 19, winning aWNBL championship in 1999 with her fellow class members Jackson, Taylor and Suzy Batkovic (who was afellow honouree on the night).

Snell then moved to the Sydney Panthers (later known as Sydney Uni Flames) andcemented herself as one of the best players in the country, named in the WNBL All-Star Five team in 2001, 2004 and 2005. It was the only place Snell felt it necessary to finish her career.

“(I)played over10seasons with theFlames, SydneyI call it my second home, Iobviously spent alot of time up there,I’ve got some great friends out of the Sydney shire areadownsouth whoIstay

in contact with regularly and Ilove watching the Flames play as well,” she said.

On January 22 2005, Snell broke the WNBL single game scoringrecord by posting 54 points in ablowout win against the Perth Lynx in which she also tacked on nine rebounds, nine steals and seven assists. The record still stands to this day.

After aquality performance for the Opals in the 2004 Athens Olympics, Snell would be picked up by the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and after three years would win the 2007 WNBAchampionship with them.

“Very fond memories over there, the facilities, just playing in huge stadiums week-in, week-out… (I) feel very lucky to have been able to get over to America and play in the best league in the world,” she said.

At the time, the WNBAand other women’s basketball leagues occupied amuch smaller season as opposed to the likesofthe NBA or theNBL, Snell managed her years in betweenthe States and Europe.

Snell played for teams in France, Russia, Spain and Poland while also returning to the WNBA for multiple seasons at the San Antonio Silver Stars and finallywiththe SeattleStorm.She would win atotal of five European trophies includingthe EuroLeague title in 2011 with the Spanish Avenida.

Snellplayed in three Olympics (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012), medalling in all (two silvers and abronze).

She is perhaps best remembered for aridiculous clutch moment at theLondon games.

WithAustralia lookinglike they were headed for certain defeat, she famously hit amiraculous three-pointer from beyondhalfwayinthe preliminary match against France to force the game into

overtime. The ball was literally in mid-air as the final siren blew.

Snellislooking forward to this year’s Olympic Gamesand checking out what all three Australian basketball sides do -the Opals, Boomers and Gangurrus (3-on-3 basketball).

She’ll also be keeping an eye out for Jackson, who returns to the Olympic play for the first time since 2012 in London.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing Lauren out there at the upcoming Paris Olympics and see how well she’ll do thereand also our up-and-coming Traralgon girl, Gippsland girl JadeMelbourne, very excited for her, looking forward to herrepresenting Australia,” Snell said.

Regionally, Snell was recentlyannounced as Gippsland United’s Youth League Women’s coach for 2025 as the local representative basketball club pushes to eventually returnasenior women’s team to the Big Vcourt.

“I’m looking forward to working with the young girlsaround Gippsland in the upcoming months, the season’s not until next year but I’ll be getting around to some stadiumsinthe coming months and checking out the local talent and hopefully we can put together astrong team on the court for next season and look to build up the women’s program later on down the track potentially,” she said.

Snell has had coaching experience in her final years in the WNBL with the Sydney Uni Flames and as head coach of the NBL1 Ballarat Blues as late as 2022.

Snell grew up in Mirboo North, and played for the LatrobeValley representative side (a previous incarnation of Gippsland United) before making her way in professional ranks

Three times around the Boulevard

ATHLETICS

TRARALGON HARRIERS BY BARRYHIGGINS

DESPITE the winter season, the sequence of perfect weather continuedlastThursday, with no windor rain,albeit the cold –ideal running conditions for the Traralgon Harriers.

The course was acontinuous downhill stretch on Riverslea Boulevard, across to along climb up Independent Way –three times.

The previous week’s first and second outright places were reversed, with junior dynamoDempsey Podmore outpacingMiles Verschuurbyeight seconds –amirror image of their last finish. Close behind was Andrew Greenhill,lean and mean after runningthe hills of tropicalPapua New Guinea during his lengthy work sojourn on the Pacific Island.

Quickest woman was talented triathlete Molly Irvi ne, gea rin gu pf or the Wor ld Tri athl on Championships in SpaininOctober.Next was Karen Graham, ahead of Maree Graham, who was tapering off after running both the half marathon andnext day the full marathon on the Gold Coast, four days earlier.

The Podmore family was well represented, with brothers Dempsey, Jerzey and Belkeytakingpart with their mother Stacey.

This Saturday (July 20) teammembers will travel to Bundoora to compete in the AV 10km Cross Country events that are qualifying races for the Australian Championships.

The same eveningthe Harriersmid-yearpresentation event, to be held at the Morwell Bowls Club, will be an enjoyable social occasion.

United effort in Division 1

BASKETBALL

GIPPSLAND UNITED BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

At the end of the month, (Sunday, July 28), the Wirilda Runs, in memory of Ray and Doris Ellis, will feature 10km and 23km solo and relay trail runs.

Tomorrow’s outing (Thursday,July 18) is the 5km Park Lane event, followed by asocial dinner at the Traralgon Bowls Club.

For details of all events, see the Harriers Facebook page.

Results, Riverslea Boulevard 5km run/walk:

DempseyPodmore18:46, Miles Verschuur 18:54, Andrew Greenhill19:38, Ian Cornthwaite19:54, Glenn Graham 20:22, Clinton Jolly21:29, Adrian Sutcliffe 21:47,Molly Irvine 21:56, Jerzey Podmore 22:20, Trent Kooyman 22:30, Chris VanUnen 22:33, KarenGraham22:43,Andrew Broberg 23:41, RonVerschuur 24:01, GaryFox 24:10, Belkey Podmore25:09, Toby Grzmil 26:27,Ree Graham 26:41, Giuseppe Marino 27:10, Shane Wilson 27:32, David Hood 27:34, Paul Smith 29:24, ClaireMacumber 29:53, Lee Graham 30:01, Kristine Sapkin 30:01, KatKent 30:31, Tania Whitehead 30:59, Phillip Mayer32:04, Catherine Leonard32:09, Ann Bomers37:14, Ian Heafield 38:20, BarryHiggins 38:36, Lynda Jones38:51 TimothyGraham42:20,LukeWitham 42:20, Helen Whitby48:00, Kylee Earl48:38,Michelle Colwell 50:29, KathyQuinn 50:29, Kristina Creighton 53:44, StaceyPodmoreNTR, Seth BomersNTR, Darrel Cross NTR, Mandy Ellis NTR.

TWO gamesremain in regular season play for Division 1Men Big V, andGippsland United look settotopple anumberofsides on their way to apotential promotion to the Championship division. After adisappointing loss to top-placed RMIT at home two weeks ago, United are back on track with wins against Warrnambool at GRISS (GippslandRegional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon) and now Chelsea away. United defeated Chelsea at Patterson River Secondary College 101 to 75 to keep the Gippsland side locked into third position on the ladder.

It was nevergoing to be an easy start on the road, and the Gulls showed that by taking an early leadbefore Unitedoutscored them20 to nine to conclude the first quarter up 33-22. United pushed their lead out to 20 points minutes into the second quarterasChelsea’s offense had drastically slowed down compared to Gippsland, who had all five men on the court working as one and all in azone. That second quarter pretty much wrapped the game up.Chelsea actually outscored United in the secondhalf, but only by two points, which meant nothing in the long run thanks to that15-minute run through the first half.

Scoring came in bunches for the Gippsland side, led by Joel Winderlich with 24 points and 12 rebounds off the bench followed Ben Barlow with 22 points and eight rebounds. American import Jalin Wimberly stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four steals and ablock,while young gun Riley Morehu had 10 points and two three-pointers. That makes it three for three against Chelsea this season and creates athree-game cushion on the rest of the competition below them including Bulleen and Altona. Unitedprepare for their finaltwo games coming away against Whittlesea (just above them in second position) and Warrandyte at home with the chance to be just behind RMIT before finals start.

Young gun: Talented junior runner Dempsey Podmorereversed the tables on Miles Verschuur at last week’s Harriersevent. Photograph supplied

Worldstage: Belinda Snellduring her playing days

Honour: MirbooNor th basketballexpor tBelinda Snellreceives her induction intothe Australian Basketball Hall of Fame Photographs supplied

Heavy conditions no issue for locals

HORSE RACING

By TOM HAYES

MOE Racing Club hosted amarathonday on the track last Friday (July 12), which witnessed local success throughout the day.

Beginning as early as 10.45am, horses were hitting the track which was rated aHeavy 10 throughout the meet.

From the 10 races, three winners had locally based trainers, and another three made placings to round out asuccessful meet.

 THE first local win of the day came from the Race 4AbleMechanical Maiden Plate, ran over 1600m, which featured five locally trained horses.

In what was potentially the surprise package of the day, Limerick Lady for Kelvin Southey -who has stables based in Mornington, Seymour and Sale -miraculously won while paying $51.

The four-year-old mare began the race from the front of the field and was largely expected to drop off the pace as it came to an end.

But nonetheless,she led past the 400m mark and onto the straight, with three horses all storming home for the win: Norma’s Fleet for Sale’s Kerry Farrugia, Miss Tramell for Alex Rae (who owns a stable in Sale), and Dougal Mckeen.

As the finish linefast approached, it appeared more and more likelythatLimerickLadywould hold onto her firstrace win from fourraces,doing so by just under threelengths.

Norma’s Fleet came homeinsecond,withMiss Tramell aneck shy in third to close out a1-2-3 for Sale.

After neverplacing in her career, Limerick Lady wasfinally on the board, doing so on the heaviest of tracks.

Also in thefield were two Ben O’Farrell(who has stables in Geelong, Innisfail, Mannerin and Sale) horses, with Spring Bean claiming ninth, and Raise The Note coming 11th.

 JUST two races later there was more success from alocal standpoint, with Zilzie Lad for Moe’s Peter Gelagotis, who claimed another winner in the Race 6Ezy Clean Carwash Handicap (2050m).

Gelagotis had two winners in Sale just the week prior, and only addedtoitonceagainthrough Zilzie Lad.

Named as the favourite by quite some margin, it was always going to be hard to write off the four-year-old gelding,despite the competition that presented itself.

It was atwo-horsebattle between ZilzieLad and Master Right throughout the race, with Zilzie Lad holding an early lead, before being challenged as they began to turn onto the straight by Master Right.

As they met on the straight, Zlizie Lad fought back hard to regain the lead,but it wasn't without little challenge from Master Right.

Master Right couldn't overcome Zilzie Lad, who stormed home on the inside to win by just over alength,claiming the second win of his 14-race career. His first win came back in Werribee, almost ayear ago, on aHeavy 8track Locally, Tolerance for Rae came seventh, while Ideelistic for Mark and Levi Kavanagh (who own stables in Moe) -who was heavily backed -came 10th after adisastrous run in.

 IT took until the final race of the day to find the last local winner, when Grey Ghost for Sale’s Shawn Mathrick held off the field to win the Race 10 Ladbrokes Moe Cup Friday 18th October Handicap (1200m).

Leading for the entire race, Grey Ghost looked comfortable on the heavy track, but soon found himself with some competition to deal with.

As he turned onto the straight, he was challenged from behind, yet didn’t allow anyone to pass as he claimed the win by aquarter-length.

Incoming thick and fast was Robert The Puss,

Hot streak: Zilzie Lad won at Moe for Peter Gelagotis last week It was the stable’s third winner in t wo weeks Photograph: Racing Photos

who gained prime position in the final 100m,nearly pinching the lead, settling for second.

It was just the second career win for Grey Ghost, with his last win coming in August last year.

Acey Deucy for Moe’s Charlie Gafa wasn’t able to make an impression up the front, settling for 11th.

 AN admirable local performance was seen in the Race 5Ladbrokes Racing Club Maiden Plate (2050m), which had six locally trained horses in the 13 horse-strong field.

Artspace was astrong contender from the start, but fadedasthe race enteredthe pointy stages, leading the field around to the final turn and onto the straight.

Then in came through the hard of horses to put their hat into the ring. Two of which were of local variety.

High Society Girl was the chosen one on the day to cross the line first, but was swiftly followed by Princess De Turn for Sale’sAdamHanley, just shy of alength behind in second.

Coming from further back was What AJourney for Sale’s Paul Worthington, who climbed from as far back as ninth to claim the final placing.

Los Alamos for Gelagotis looked to be in agood position before it bundled towards the rear of the field, finishing 12th.

RoughEdges for Sale’s Cliff Murray sat at the rear for most of the race, claiming afew positions at the conclusion to finish ninth.

Finishing the field off wasMurray’s Lonestar Charlie in 11th and Gafa’s Northern Heartland in 13th.

 ANOTHER six local runners made up the field in the Race 8S&S Equipment Hire &Sales Handicap (1600m).

Withthe sheeramount of horses in the field, one was bound to finish in the higher places, and that it did.

Rabbit Stu was the eventual winner, leading for the entire race, coming home two lengths clear of Tactfull in second.

BishopRockfor Sale'sSusie Wells ran in the midfield throughout the mile, but began to shift

forward as the race entered the latter stages.

Bishop Rock, paying $26 to win, came home in third despite the nearsix-lengthdistance to the front two.

Close behind was Rosabeel for Sale’sAngela Bence, whowas also payingagenerous $21 to win, finishing fifth.

Rounding up the rear of the field was Villeneuve for Southey in seventh, Treasure ‘N’ Blood for Moe’s Logan McGill in 10th, Gafa’s Shesablinder in 11th, and Temleh for Moe’s Lenny Xuereb finished 15 lengths shy of the lead in 13th.

 THE final piece of success was put together in the Race 9Ladbrokes Bet Ticker Handicap (1200m), which saw The Great Bratski for Moe’s Christine Sexton come within alength of winning.

The GreatBratski was the $2.80 favourite for the race before the jump, and was well-poised to take victory again, if it wasn’t for Adrett for John Leek Jr of Cranbourne.

Holding the inside lane, The Great Bratski couldn’t musterenough pacetokeep ahead of Adrett, and as the line came closer,she had to settle for second.

The veteran eight-year-old mare sustained her 31st career placing (eight wins) from 78 starts.

Want To Doo for McGill closed out in eighth during this race, just under six lengths behind the winner.

 WITH the remaining four races, three of them had some local horses in the mix, beginning with the Race 2CME Installation Maiden Plate (1000m).

Won comfortably by the favourite, Miss Cotoletta, the closest localtothe lead was Adja for Moe’s Cameron Templeton.

Adja led the field for the majority of the race, before succumbing to those behind,letting three horsespastbefore falling to fourth when crossing the line.

Sommerregen for Moe’s Allison Bennett claimed sixth, and Miss Neyland for Sale’s Troy Kilgower fell to 10th.

Valley clubs do the region proud

SPORT

TWO Latrobe Valley clubs have done the region proud, taking out several coveted honours at the 2024 Community Clubs Victoria awards.

The MorwellBowling Club won two awards

-Best Community Club Bistro/Restaurant and BestCommunity Club Redevelopment -ina quality field of competition.

Moe Racin gC lu bt ook ou tt he Reg iona l Community Club Award, and the club’s own Jo Wouters was awarded Club Person of the Year.

Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron congratulatedthe clubs and individuals on their awards.

“Theseawards are testament to the commitment of our local clubs to providing outstanding

facilities and services to members and visitors,” Cameron said.

“The Morwell Bowling Club’s refurbishmenthas earned high praise from industry professionals who were blown away by the quality of the venue after the Victorian Open earlier this year.

“I can also attest to the quality of food on offer at the club, so it’s no surprise it also won Best Community Club Bistro/Restaurant.

“The Moe Racing Club has been astandout in its fieldfor along time, and the awardofRegional Community Club of the Yeariscertainly just reward.

“Congratulations also to Jo Wouters who was awarded Club Person of the Year in avery strong field.

“Community clubs are the lifeblood of regional

communities and are so often full of quiet achievers, so it’s magnificent to see them celebrated for their commitment to ensuring locals have aplace to participate, build connections and develop pride of place.

“We can’t underestimate the contribution community clubs make in our regions, and Iwould like to congratulate all the winners and entrants at this year’s Community Clubs Victoria awards formaking the Valley agreat place to live.”

Topnotch: MoeRacing Club ChiefExecutive, CassandraRendell and Chair, Michael Vanderfeen at the CommunityClubs Victoria awards night.

Photograph supplied

Seemingly, afew horses refused to get into the barrier, this being the case for Worthington’s Magic Aura, who wasset to debut, but instead was alate scratching

 IN what was aclosely contested top end, the Race 3Cloud Chat Maiden Plate came down to the wire between two horses.

Four horses were favoured under $5 odds to win before the jump, with all four of them fillingthe topfour positions.

The eventualwinner wasCaptainElectric, winning by just over alength in what turned out to be atwo-horse race between him and Al Duca.

ATom Bowler for Moe’s Ian Jones could only managetoget as highas10thplace,after spending most of the race from the very back in 11th.

 THE Race 7Hall’s Plumbing Handicap (1000m) was taken out by Per Ivy for Caulfield’s Colin Scott in an absolute nail-biter.

As they came toward the finishline, threesuitors were in line to claim the win, with all three of them finishing within ahead of each other.

Darceandermill was the unluckiest of the two placing horses, who was 0.02 lengthsfrom the win, while startingasthe $3 favourite.Royal Lane took third, ahead behind the winner.

I’m Cheeky for Sale’s Bill Wood claimed eighth, stillunder fivelengths back from the winner, in what was ahotly contested race.

 THERE was no local talent to start the day in the Race 1Ladbroke It! Maiden Plate (1000m).

In aclose battle at the top, four horses finished within alength-and-a-half of one another.

The eventual winner was New York Diva, a close second-favourite, stealing the glory from the favourite, Snick.

La Fille Rouge led for the majority of the sprint, but only just held onto third place by awhisker.

 THE racing season officially ends on July 30.

The first meeting of the new season at Moe is on Sunday, August 10 (Members Day).

Fortuna startrun homewithperfection

SOCCER

LVSL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

ONLY three rounds remain in the 2024 Latrobe Valley Soccer League season, with three sides reaching for the crown before time runs out.

 CROSSTOWN rivals Newborough/Yallourn and Monash drew at the weekend in Round 15 action, 3-all at Burrage Reserve.

Halftime arrived and Newborough/Yalllourn had already put through three goals to Monash’s two, but the latter rallied for the only score of the second half so both sides went home with apoint.

Monash’s goal scorerswereRyan Davis, Caleb Semple andBrian Moloney, while RyanMcCluskey had two goals and Dylan Fairbrother booted one for the Combine.

Both sides had players taken from the field with red cards and ahandful of yellows.

Monash could have found themselves astepcloser to fourth position,but stagnated at awin-loss-draw record of 6-5-4, while Newborough/Yallourn are a game behind with five wins.

 MOE United blew away Traralgon Olympians, 8-2 at Olympic Park on Saturday night.

Despitebeing athird versus fourth matchup, Moe Unitedled 5-1 at halftime to keep the resultcertain Two players had hat-tricksinLuke Bathgateand Riley Winkelman,thatwas also supported by goals from Bayden Heusmann and Connor O’Hanlon. Moe United remain in third position, and will

Time is of the essence: Fortuna willstart favouriteintheir last threegames of the LVSL season, and can potentiallywin back-to-backtitles if successful.However,the Lions aresecond on the ladder to Falcons, who areone game clear from theirMorwell rival. Photograph: Liam Durkin

haveachance to take another step closertosecondplaced Fortuna when they face Monash.

 SPEAKING of, it was asimilar result for Fortuna, in an 8-1 thrashing of Churchill United.

The sixth-placed Rams withstood some of the early penetration from the visitors, but Fortuna still found the back of the net twicebefore the 45-minute mark.

There was then seven goalsscored in the last

half, six of which came from Fortuna to remain a game back of Falcons for top of the table,although Fortuna does have a22-goal difference on Falcons.

 EAST GIPPSLAND United picked up their third win of the season in a2-nil finish against Tyers.

Nothing broke the way of either side through the first half,endingnil-all, before visitingEast Gippsland managed two goals to conclude from Jaydon Steele and Oscar Bury.

Tyers are winless from 15 games whileEast Gippsland are 3-1-11 for the year second from the bottom.

 IN the reserves, Moe United won 11-nil with four goals from Joe Stewart and Harley Robinson, and Bodie Wendt with two goals and one from Campbell Dastey.

Other results included a2-all draw between Tyers and East Gippsland, 2-nil Fortuna win over the Rams, and 3-2 win for Monash over the Combine.

 THE Women’s League included an 8-nil win for Moe United with ahat-trick from Miley Cooper, two goals from Georgia Wyntjes and Summer Cooper, and Tylah Armistead finding the back of the net.

Newborough/YallourndefeatedMonash 3-nil off the back of two goals from Amira Idmouh and one goal from Shayla Vella.

Other results included anil-all finishbetween Tyers and Traralgon City, and a3-nil win for Fortuna.

Defending champions Sale beatFalcons 5-nil to take what is looking to be an unasailable lead at the top.

TheSwannettesare six points clear on topofthe ladder from Falcons.

The LVSL is still calling on prospective referees to help as the season gets to the business end, and for furture seasons.

Those interested are encourgaed to visit: footballvictoria.com.au/become-a-ref

LVSL title equation prepared for Falcons

SOCCER

LVSL

BY JOE AUCIELLO

WITH three rounds to go in what is shaping up to be another cliffhangerfinish to the Latrobe Valley Soccer League league title race, LVSL leaders Falcons 2000hosted eighth placed Sale United on Saturday night in Morwell.

The number of eight ended up being somewhat fitting, as Falcons inflicted Sale with an 8-nil defeat After a19-goal drubbing of Tyers afortnight

ago, Sale came intothe contestbrimming with confidence, while the home side was looking to make it 10 wins on the bounce.

Right from the first whistle, Falcons were in an unforgiving mood, as their forward triumvirate of Kuku Mahmoud, Chocho Jacob and Moni Eliaser tore the Swanstoshreds. Mahmoudopened the scoringwith awell-placed shot from just inside the area within the first five minutes, and from that point on it was all one-way traffic as all three strikers continually terrorised the Sale defence into submission. It was aparticularlymonumental night for Jacob,

Valley beats regional empire

BASEBALL

By NICOLE WHITE

LATROBE Valley Baseball Association's under 18 side travelled to Wangaratta to represent the region in the statewinter championships recently The team did the region proud, beating the might of Geelong to win the title.

Icy mornings and sunny days saw Latrobe play their first game against Bendigo.

Latribe Valley flipped the game on its head, scoring five runs in the bottom of the second innings to pull away to a5-1 lead. Latrobe stole 10 bases in the game. The team showed their patience at the plateintaking12walks during the game.Latrobe Valley took the victory 12 to 4. Game 2saw Latrobe Valley face DiamondValley. Latrobe Valley was victorious 9-2. LV had nine walks for the game and theircareful batting paid dividends. Latrobe Valley worked hard on the base paths, stealing 11 bases. Austin McConville scored three runs for the game.

Latrobe then started the game against Geelong with an early lead, but were overtaken in the bottom of the second innings. Geelong gave Latrobe Valley their only loss of the weekend 18-3. Morewins camewhenLatrobe Valleybeat Ringwood, thanks to an early single from Jarrod Thomas. Tristan Whitescored three runs and three

RBIsduring the gametoleadLatrobe Valley in hits. Connor McKenzie threwtwo no hit innings to help secure the win in a12-5 final score.

Jesse Wilsonwent to townwiththe bat in the second game on the Sunday, driving in six runs against North East. He tripled in the fifth inning, scoring three runs and doubled in the second, scoring one.

Not one error was committed in the fieldby the Latrobe Valley side. Ryan Glass and Austion McConville both collected three hits for the game.

The Grand Final saw Latrobe face the only teamtohavebeaten them through the weekend in Geelong.

Austin McConville collected three hits in the game. JesseWilson,Jack Thomas and Tristan White all had two hits. Tristan White scored two runs, Austin McConville, Jarrod Thomas, Kaiden Hicks, Liam Duncan and Rhys McKenzie all collected arun

It was atight game and down to the last minutes when Geelong peeled back Latrobe Valley'sfive run lead.

JackThomas came in as reliefpitcher for his brother Jarrod, throwing 23 pitches to finish the game.

Latrobe Valley were victorious, beating Geelong 7-6 when the final batter grounded out by aplay from second baseman Jarrod Thomas to first baseman Jesse Wilson.

as he helped himselftoa hat-trick and two assists The19-year-old has been arevelationsince joining the club, and his recent inclusion into the senior side has been aresult of his continual hard work off the ball as well as on it. While the youthful frontthree accounted for seven of theeight goals on the night, veteran Nick D’Alessandro continued his renaissance with agoal in the secondhalf to make it six games straight on the scorers list. His experience in the middle of theparkhas helped foster the growth of the youth around him, which has proven to be apotent mix over the last few weeks.

LATROBE VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE ROUND 16 FIXTURE

SATURDAY, JULY20-6PM

Olympians vs Falcons (at HP Reserve)

SUNDAY, JULY21-3PM

Fortuna vs Tyers (Crinigan Road)

Sale vs Newborough/Yallourn (Godfrey Baldwin Reserve)

Moe vs Monash (Olympic Park) East Gippsland vs Churchill (West Bairnsdale Oval)

LVSL LADDER -ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

1st -Falcons (40 points/45 goal difference)

2nd -Fortuna (37 points/68 goal difference)

3rd -Moe (34 points/44 goal difference)

GAMES TO COME

Falcons: Olympians, Moe, Newb/Yallourn Fortuna: Tyers, Newb/Yall, East Gippsland Moe: Monash, Falcons, Tyers

STATEOFPLAY

•Fortuna will be favoured to win all their remaining games. If they do so, it will take their points to 46 and could see them win the league.

•Falcons however has agameinhand, and put simply,needs seven points to guarantee the league. Twowins and adrawis all they need. Falcons have atough fortnight ahead, taking on top four sides

to win the league, Moe will need Fortuna to draw or lose two of their last three, and Falcons to lose their last three.

•The game between Falcons and Moe next week looks to all but determine the 2024 champion. Keepinmind however Fortuna's huge goal difference. Fortuna

The victory leaves Falcons requiring seven points from the last three games to lift the league championship title come the first week of August. Best on ground for the Birdswas arguably Jacob, with the usual suspects of Mahmoud and Eliaser along with wing backs Kevin Carcellar and Josh Patterson all performing admirably.

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