Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 28 August 2024

DEVASTATION

Morwell Bowling Clubispickingupthe pieces afterlast week’sfiredestroyed more than100 yearsofhistory.The club is facing atwo-yearrebuild, butisdetermined to get backonits feet as soon as possible.Local clubshaveoffered their support,while plans areinplacefor stafftoreturntowork.

By TOMHAYES

AN electricalfault has been discovered to be the cause of the fire that destroyed the Morwell Bowling Club in theearlyhours of Tuesday, August 20.

Fire investigators believethe fault occurred in the switchboard, which forced more than 60 firefightersconsisting of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) personnel and support from neighbouring CountryFire Authority crews to be called to the fire at 12.30am.

“On arrival the brigade foundthat the fire had extended through the roof -and the building is approximately 80 metres by 60 metres,” Morwell

FRV captain, Shane Mynard, told 3AW on the morning of August 20.

“Once(the fire) got established, it ran through the roof space very quickly, which made it hard to contain.”

It is reported that the fire in the roof caused it to collapse, forcing internal firefighters to operate externally, whichsloweddown the extinguishing process.

Water supply was reported to be an issue for firefighters, as they were required to call for moreresourcesfrom as farawayasDandenong

“Close to 95 per cent of the building is completely destroyed,” Mr Mynard said. He said

that most of the extension was saved, however the destroyed portion of the building will likely need to be demolished.

Theblaze tookabout three hours to get under control and was confirmed to have started from theinside.

Mr Mynard said the business was last open untilabout 11pm on Monday, August 19.

At the time he believed the incident wasn’t suspicious, but it couldn’t be determined until the investigators came to aconclusion.

“It’s abit of ahub for the local community, and it’s ashamethat this has occurred,” Mr Mynard said.

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Last month, the MorwellBowling Club won multiple awards at the Community Clubs Victoria awards night. The club was presented with the awards for Best Community Club Redevelopment, and RegionalBest Club Bistro/ Restaurant.

Morwell Bowling Club General Manager, Teena Johnson, was at aloss for words describing her reactiontothe blaze.

“It still, to me, seems surreal. I’m looking out thinking ‘This doesn’t happen, this is not real’. It’s just crazy,” she said.

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Communitylossofcenturyold bowling club

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MORWELLBowling Club General Manager, Teena Johnsonhas been apart of the clubfor morethan 20 years and has held the position of general manager for the last five.

Shesaidthe community support hasbeen secondto-none,with manyorganisationsand individuals asking to help in some way, shape, or form.

“You realise how much aclub like this means to everyone when something like this does happen,” Ms Johnson said.

“We’vehad all the clubs in the Latrobe Valley virtually reach outtous. They have all been amazing.

“All of the sporting clubs we sponsor, same thing -they’vereached out.”

Ms Johnson told the Express that clubs from all over the Latrobe Valley had offered rooms to hold meetings or use as office spaces.

Sheadded that from those organisations, the bowling clubs in particular had granted access to MorwellBowling Club members to use their greens to practice or play, as well as offering to hostevents of all kinds on the Morwell Bowling Club’s behalf. Ms Johnson spoke of some short-term and longterm resolutions for the Morwell Bowling Club, with anumberordifferent avenues arising in the days after the blaze.

“Everything I’ve heard… it’s virtually apull down and rebuild,” Ms Johnson said. She said the people she had spoken to have told her the process could take around two years to complete.

Despite this news, Ms Johnson hopestobring operation back to the Morwell Bowling Club in a temporary form while the likely demolition and rebuild is in progress.

Reason: Fire investigatorshavedeemedanelectrical fault in theswitchboardtobethe cause of the fire to Morwell Bowling Club Photograph supplied

“The aim is for us to virtually get operational as much as possible, as soon as possible,” she said.

“Our aim is virtually as soon as we’re able to get someform of structureoperational, we’ll open.

We’ll trade through thiswhile we’rebuilding, to virtually get ourmembers back, to say ‘Hi’, they need to come back and engage.

“The room through the middle of the bowling green is still intact, so I’m hoping they’ll allow us to have public access. We could at least set up an office in there.

“The insurance company has also mentioned the idea of virtually doing apop-up club in the car park just to get us operational.”

While details get sorted in the coming months,

Ms Johnson is hopeful that operation of some form mentioned can come to life within the next three months.

Unfortunately for Morwell BowlingClub, the function centre, which was initiallyreported to have no damage, actually sustained some damage, putting it out of use.

If the function centre was free from damage, the Morwell Bowling Club could have operated out of it in the interim. With the function centre out of action, Ms Johnson also confirmed they won’t be able to host any functions until the final re-build is complete.

In regard to staff, Ms Johnson is yet to know what the future will hold for them, with no realistic

return point set at this stage.

However, she hopeswithher short-termideas thatstaff will be able to return to work and connect with the community once again before the end of the year.

Ms Johnson heldameeting with Morwell Bowling Club staff at the end of lastweek to provide abrief update on the situation.

She also met with insurers in hopes of gaining more information on the foreseeable future. No update has been made as of yet.

Morwell Bowling Club is the home to many events, but primarily bowls, whether on alocal or state-wide scale.

Plansfor how these eventswill be facilitated are alreadyinthe early stages.

“We do haveabig bowls event in September (Jack Wilkinson Open Spring Classic) -that may not go ahead, not really sure just yet. Alot will depend on the structural engineer and what access they’re going to allow us around the damaged areas,” Ms Johnson said.

“The Vic Open, the plan is we’ll be operational to some form, and we will be going for the Vic Open.” Bowls Victoria’s Vic Open is set to be played in March and according to Ms Johnson, the bowling greens and roofs are fine, with an operational bistro the final thing they’d need for the event.

While many things can be replaced, countless memories were lost in the fire last Tuesday morning.

After being in operation for 111 years, the Morwell Bowling Club lostmanypossessions including irreplaceable memorabilia and photos.

“That’shittinga bit hardright nowthat it'sbeen lost. That affects the members also because that’s their history,” Ms Johnson said.

Local members quick to offer their support after fire shock

LOCAL MPshave lenttheir support to the Morwell

Bowling Club in the aftermath of last week's fire.

Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron and his Nationalscolleague, Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath visited the club the morning after the incident.

Ms Bath provided an update via her socials.

"We are so very grateful that no one was injured in the blaze, and the much loved community hub is fully insured," she posted.

"However, it is so tragic that memorabiliaas well as essential infrastructure is damaged beyond repair.

"Only last month the club was deservedly acknowledged in Victoria’s Community Club Awards winning best community club redevelopment and

best regional club/bistro. Testament to vision and hard-work of the Morwell Bowling Club team.

"Our thoughts are with president Jeff Sawyer, general manager Teena Johnson, the 70 staff and club bowlers -who will be gutted at the loss of history and precious memorabilia and the prospect of the clean up, lossofwages and long road to rebuild.

"Great praise to IC Shane Mynardand firefighters who battledtosavethe green’s canopyand function centre.

"My thoughts are with the executive committee, staff and club members, families and our community, who like me, value the Morwell Bowls Club".

Mr Cameron also offered his support.

"The Morwell Bowling Club has been amuchloved community asset for over acentury, and in

last month... very sad for the whole community and sporting communities.

Renae Gillett

 Good luck with the rebuild.

Take care of yourselves during this time.

many ways it’s the heartbeat of the town," he said in astatement.

"This morning we woke to the devastating news the club has been destroyed by fire overnight. While the new bowling greens and function centre were undamaged in the blaze, the rest of the building was lost, despite the best efforts of our local CFA and FRV crews.

"More than 100 years’ worth of invaluable memorabilia has been lost and it can never be replaced.

"The club hasbeen an exemplar of community spiritbycontinuallyand generously sponsoring local sporting clubs and fire brigades, and donating to support events across the Latrobe Valley.

"It’s aworld-class sporting facility, successfully

community venue.

We wish you all the best as you rise again.

Bowls Gr8 for brains

THINKING of you all. Alwayshave agreat night at the bowls club,it’s ahighlight of oursocial calendar. Good luck with the rebuild!!!

Kaylie Earl

 Spent alot of time in there playing the pinnies and on the roller skate rink.

Was somewhere for kids to go and have fun.

So many happy memories of that place.

Gina DiMaria

 Our favourite place to relax and dine, so very sorry to all involved with this amazing venue.

Denny Dann

 Had first wedding anniversary only just

Hopefully the conference centre can be used for conferences, events and possibly meals in thenear future to help with the revenue side of things.

Scott Humphrey

 Thinking of all the wonderful staff and committees that work so hard to make the Bowling Club such afantastic venue.

Kathy Webb

 Thinking of all the staff and members during this challenging time. Best wishes from everyone at CUSC.

Churchill United Soccer Club

 Our thoughts are with you, your staff and everyone else who enjoys such afabulous

 We extend our heartfelt support to Morwell Bowling Club, manager Teena and wonderful staff -it’s always apleasure to work with you.

Ourthoughts are with all members now and moving forward we will support you in the regrowth of your club and community.

Gippsland Sports Academy

 The board, management, staff and members would like to thank all the FRV, CFA and police that attended the devastating fire at the club.

Your outstanding fire fight helped controlled the fire from spreading further.

We will be forever be grateful, when we reopen thefirst shout is on us.

Morwell Bowling Club

hosted the Victorian Open with hundredsofbowlers, and is home to hundreds of members who call the club home.

"Right now, and in the coming days, we’ll wrap our arms around the Morwell Bowling Club, its members and its 70 staff who are understandably distraught.

"One thing is for sure -this amazing club will rebuild, and we will all be there to help."

Morwell Bowling Club Fire community reaction

Railway line to undergo further work

By TOMHAYES

ASPRING maintenance and construction blitz is forging ahead across the state.

“We’re getting on and delivering ahugeamount of work this spring to keep country Victorians moving,”Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson said.

Annual rail maintenance will take place in the region, with crews working on culvert replacementsinthe Rosedale area and bridge renewal

Morwell to hold nuclear powered talk

YA PUBLIC meeting will be held in Morwell next month to discuss whetherthe Latrobe Valley could play acentral role in Australiabecoming anuclearpowered nation.

The community information evening, to be held on September 18 from 6pm-8pm, will be held at the Morwell RSL.

Akey speaker will be LatrobeCityCouncillor, Graeme Middlemiss, who is aformer secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labor Council.

The meeting has been organised by Nuclear for Climate Australia, Going Fission and apro-science environment group We Planet Australia.

Apart from Cr Middlemiss, the speakers are a civil engineer, Robert Parker, who has aMaster of Nuclear Science and is aformerPresident of the Australian Nuclear Association; an electrical engineer, Dr Robert Barr AM,who is aformer National President of the Electric energy Society of Australia;and Dr Andrea Leong, President of WePlanet Australia.

The organisers stressthat‘good-faith engagement’ is expected from all attendees.

Enquiries can be made withLogan Smith, MEngSci (Nuclear) on 0448 960 729.

works at Sale to improve reliability. Coaches will replace trains between Traralgon and Bairnsdale from Wednesday, October 16 to the last service on Sunday, October 27.

The Metro Tunnel team continuestotest the project’snext generationhigh-capacity signalling system and trains, with coaches replacing Gippslandtrainsbetween SouthernCross and East Pakenham on some weekends during spring.

“Our works during spring will make sure our

Bikeparkbreak-in

THE Haunted Hills Mountain Bike Park was broken into for the second time in two months on August 18.

Police believe that two unknown offenders attempted to gain entry to the bike park work shed at around 8am on Sunday, August 18, while some citizens were riding.

It is understood an alarm was activated, causing the offenders to flee in avehicle.

The alarm also alerted those at the pump track close by to the situation.

road and rail networks continuetoprovide vital connections for all Victorians,” Minister for Public and Active Transport, GabrielleWilliamssaid.

Coaches are set to replace trains for extendedperiods from late-August, lasting most of September. During this time, Metro trains are set to undergo rail infrastructure maintenance as well as renewal work on the metropolitan rail network.

Coaches will replace trains throughout three periods beginningfrom Friday, August 30 until

PoliceBeat with

Pictures providedtothe Express show acorner of theshed’s roller door potentially grinded open, and it also appeared that the hardened locks of the nearby gate into the area were pried open.

CCTV positioned at the roller door captured the two perpetrators who were wearing bandanas, one withablack Adidashoodie and another with apresumed Kathmandu jacket and white cap.

The Hernes Oak site was initially burglarised in the early hours of July 14, with members of the Gippsland MTB clubestimating atotal of $30,000 worth of equipment and resources were stolen.

Anyone who witnessed either incidents,has CCTV,dashcam footage, or any other information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,orsubmit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic. com.au

Burnt-out vehiclefound

ABURNT-OUT vehicle found in Moe is linked to an incident in Richmond.

Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after shots were fired at abusiness in Richmond during the early hours of Thursday, August 22.

Investigatorshavebeen told five shots were firedinto the storeonSwan Street about3.10am.

Sunday, September 1. This will resume from Sunday, September 8until Wednesday, September 11, and Friday, September20until Sunday, September 22.

“These important works will ensure locals and visitors alike benefit from smoother,safer journeys right acrossthe state,” Minister for Roads andRoad Safety, Melissa Horne said.

To learn more about works across the state, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/map

No one was inside the store at the time of the incident.

Detectives have released CCTV footage showing ablueSubaru WRX that was involved in the matter.

Laterthat morning, that vehiclewas found burnt out near the intersection of Colville Road and Two Mile Rd in Moe at about 6am. It is believed the Subaruwas stolen from Pakenham on July 30.

Investigatorsare keen to speak withwitnesses that mayhave been in the area or may have seen the vehicle at the time.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, hasCCTV, dashcam footage,orany other information that couldassist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,orsubmit a confidential report at crimestoppers.com.au

Discovery: Thisvehicle wasfoundburnt-out in Moefollowing ashooting in Richmond.

Deja vu: The HauntedHills Mountain Bike Park hasbeen broken intoagain this month. Photographs supplied

TomHayes

Latrobejoins Energy from Wasteproject

THE Maryvale Energy from Wasteproject, which will bring anew energy industry to Gippsland, has won deal-making multi-council wastetenders.

More than adozenVictorian councilshave committed their non-recyclable household waste to the Maryvale Energy fromWaste(EfW)project, which is the most progressed of its kind in Victoria, to help divert the waste from landfill.

The projectconsortium, made up of VeoliaANZ, Masdar TribeAustralia and Opal,securedawaste supply agreement with nine Melbourne councils, made up of the Shire Councils of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges, and the City Councils of Bayside, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston, Knox and Whitehorse.

South East MetropolitanAdvancedWaste Processing (SEMAWP) Pty Ltd,isthe single entityofthe ninecouncils. SEMAWP’s board chair and Bayside City Council Chief Executive, Mick Cummins, said it was agreat outcome for residents of the ninecouncils involved in the project, that began in 2020.

“Thi sa dvanced waste processing sol ution provides an alternative to landfill that makes better use of household waste than burying it in the ground and will put items that can’t be reused or recycled to better use,” Mr Cummins said.

The nine councils join Maroondah City Council, whichhas previously signed an agreement, and Latrobe City Council, which has resolved to support the project, while another two councils are in the process of finalising agreements.

Speaking on behalfofthe consortium, the Veolia ANZ Chief Executive, Richard Kirkman, said securing the councils’ waste was significant.

“The supply agreements with councils mean the project has reachedthe wastevolumes required to finalise the design and construction costs of the EfWfacility, before moving to financial close,” Dr Kirkman said.

“We are excitedtohavewon thesewaste tenders. It is atestament to their commitment to theirlocal

communities and moving to amore sustainable waste management solution compared to landfill.

“Our facility in Maryvale willhelp Australia reach net zero faster by goin gb eyond just landfillingpractices,and managing Victoria’s waste immediately instead of leaving it to future generations to manage.”

The Maryvale EfW facility will provide asustainable and innovative waste management solution for the councils by recovering energy from their non-recyclable waste to help power the Maryvale Paper Mill.

Divertingthe residualwaste from landfill will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 270,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 50,000 cars from the road per year.

In line with the circular economy, the Maryvale EfW project is focused on maximising recovery of by-products created during theenergy-generating process and identifyingvalue-added ways to recycle and re-use these.

Using world-leading technology, by-products will be converted into aggregatesfor usein construction. By doing so, the facility will target more than 99 per cent diversion of residual waste from landfill.

The EfW facility, which will bring anew energy industry to Gippsland, is expected to support about 500 jobsduring the construction phase and an estimated 450 local jobsonceoperational, including direct and flow-on.

The state governmentrecently grantedthe Maryvale project the firstEnergy from Waste licence under the state’s circular economy laws.

The MaryvaleEnergyfromWaste project willbe built at Opal AustralianPaper’s Maryvale Mill. Veolia,which alreadyoperates 65 EfW facilities around the world and will soon operate the two EfW facilities in Western Australia, will operate and maintain the facility.

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Recoveryprogram set to help victims

KRISTEN is avictim-survivor of domesticviolence

Sheexperienced coercive control, angry outbursts, love-bombing and gaslighting, among other things.

“The thingabout coercive control is thatitleaves you ashell of your former self -abit like aburnout house facade,” she bravely told the audience at the launchofthe new Gippsland SupportingRecovery Program in Morwell.

“We need support to re-learn how to be ourselves. The fear of reprisal is real and makes moving on very challenging at times.”

It was through the Orange Door, Latrobe CommunityHealth Service, Quantum Support Service and her community that Kristengot through the first few months after leaving her situation.

“But we do need ongoing, long-term support and Iamexcited that others, like me, will be able to access it through this new (Supporting Recovery) Program,” she said.

The $10.6 million program will be rolled out in Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire over the next two years to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

Funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN), it will be delivered by Quantum Support Service and Latrobe Community Health Service, in conjunction with the Cairnmillar Institute.

Gippsland PHN Chief Executive, Amanda Proposch, also provided astark reality for guests.

“Right now,awomaninGippsland is experiencing some form of violence,” Ms Proposch said.

“Women in regional, rural and remote areas are more likely than women in urban areas to experience family, domestic and sexual violence.”

In the latest available statistics, Latrobe City has the third highest rate of police call-outs for family violence incidents in Victoria, with the longest wait times for access to intake for family domestic and sexual violence services.

Baw Baw Shire is ranked 25th, however family

violence incidents have increased in the shire by 21.21 per cent.

Baw Baw Shire also hasverylongwaitingtimes to access services.

“These new serviceswillsupport victim-survivors to heal from their trauma; to better manage the manyand varied impacts of violenceontheir lives and to minimise the risk of re-victimisation,” Ms Proposch said.

Quantum Chief Executive, Natalie McDonald said the demand for familyviolence and family servicesinGippsland washigh, with programs stretched to capacity.

“The introductionofSupporting Recovery providesanopportunity to offer longer-term support to those in need,” Ms McDonald said.

“Our practitione rs will walk alongside victim-survivors throughout their healing journey, ensuring they remain safe and engaged in their recovery activities

“We recognise that recovery is not asimple process -ittakes time and commitment. Supporting Recovery aims to provide the long-term support necessary forindividuals,including children, to achieve better supporthealthand wellbeing outcomes for themselvesand future generations.”

Executive Director Community Care at Latrobe Community Health Service, MichelleFrancis, acknowledged the importance of the Cairnmillar Institute’s involvement in the project.

“They are such an important partner to us and a big contributor to the most innovative components of this new project,” she said.

“We have witnessed the devastation that familyviolencecauses, and for much of our 50-year history, we have sought to help victim-survivors through our programs and support services.

“The Supporting RecoveryProgrambuildsonour experience and expertise, and injects something new -time.”

Partnership: Pictured at thelaunch of the Gippsland Supporting Recovery Programare Quantum ChiefExecutive, Natalie McDonald, Gippsland Primar yHealth NetworkChief Executive, Amanda

Legacy continues itsmarch

THE Legacy annual Badge Appealstartsthis Sunday, September 1.

The week-long appeal has been running since the 1940s to support widows and childrenofdeceased loved ones who served their country.

Legacy was founded afterWorld War1by Morwell local, Sir Stanley Savige.

The Legacy badge is aspecial emblem of support for Veteran’s families.

Legacy Week is atimetogive back to the families of those that have given so much.

Legacy volunteers will be selling badges during Legacy Week in local shopping centres and on the streets of Moe, Morwell, and Traralgon.

In 1923,Legacymadea promise to help veterans families carry on with their lives, after the loss or injury to aloved one.

It was apromise that Legacy keeps to this

day, providing the same stability, guidance, and assistance that aformer veteran would provide to his or her family.

Today, Legacy offerssupport to 34,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health serving Australia.

Legacy provides assistance to veterans families withaccommodation,medical,and social support, freeofcost, and Legatees stay in touch with all families, and ensure they receive proper Legacy entitlements and access to government benefits.

If you are able, donatetothe Legacy Appeal,buy abadge,and rest assured the families of deceased and injuredveterans really appreciate the support that is given to them.

People wishing to donate can do so directly to Legacy. Bank account details are: BSB 013735, Account Number 43379991.

Newcenotaph at Toongabbie honours local fallen veterans

TOONGABBIE’S new cenotaph will stand as a lasting memory to all who have served the nation in war, conflicts and peace-keeping missions.

The new cenotaph has been unveiled, and proudly stands near the picturesque Village Green Oval.

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, was on hand to watch the unveiling, and said the impressive cenotaph was acredit to thelocal community.

“After acouple of weeksofdisgustingattackson war memorials in Canberra, it was terrific to be in Toongabbie and see the respectful community gather to officially unveil anew cenotaph,” Mr Chester said.

“Allcredit to local resident Scott Mitchell and his team of helpers who came up withthe inspiration for acenotaphand did the hardwork to secure funding and bring the project to fruition.

“The freedoms we enjoy as Australianswere aresult of the service and sacrifice of previous generations, and it was good to see veterans, current servingdefence force personnel and family groups gathering to pay their respects.

“We live amongstcurrent serving ADF personnel in Gippsland, and they should be proud of their service and know that we respect them and their families, who enable them to do their job to keep our country safe.”

The unveiling was supported by local personnel from East Sale RAAF Base, aceremonial Light Horse cont ingen ta nd veterans from acr oss Victoria.

Lest we forget: Latrobe ValleyLegacy President, SteveMayes is encouraging ever yone to suppor tthis year’s Legacy Week by either purchasinga badge or making a donation. File photograph

GIPPSL ANDERS, DO YOUWANT

Gathered: Veterans from across Gippsland and regional Victoria travelled to suppor tthe unveiling of the newToongabbie cenotaph. Photograph supplied

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2. Who painted the Sistine chapel?

3. What fictional character had the catchphrase ‘Suffering Succotash’?

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5. Which Roman emperor was famously stabbed by Brutus?

6. What film company produced Mar yPoppins?

7. The film “The Color Purple” starred which American talk show host?

8. Australian cartoon popular around the world, centred around afamily of blue heelers?

THREE POINTER

9. Fats are also known as?

10 How many days are there of winter in astandard year?

11. What is the proper title for aSpanish soldier?

12. What was the name of the first Earth orbiting satellite to be successfully launched?

FOUR POINTER

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14 Which of the disciples had their elbow on the table in The Last Supper?

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With afamilyfocused approached, expertWills and Estates law firm, Pace & Associates Lawyers can provide advice and assist with your end of life planning as required.

End of life planning

Planning ahead will make it easier for your family to put things into place and know they areacting according to your wishes, providing peace of mind to not only you, but your loved ones as well.

End of life planning can also include palliative care, and the careprovided to your loved ones by all health professionals.

Discussions about end of life planning may also involve talking about beliefs, values, and preferences about the type of careand treatment aperson wants in their final days, weeks or months of their life.

It is important that aperson’sfamily, guardians, carers, friends, and health care professionals areawareoftheir end of life planning wishes.

Working with families, carers and guardians will help you understand the person’s values, priorities andbeliefs that will guide their palliative careneeds.

Youcan achieve this by using shared decision making, whichwill make surethe person receives quality careand asafeand respectful end of life.

How best to honouryour loved one

When organising aservice to celebrate the life of aloved one thereismuch to consider

Do you want afuneral or a memorial service?

Afuneral involves the presence of the deceased and gives the guests an opportunity to pay their respects in person.

Amemorial means that the deceased is not present and usually aphoto or memorabilia replace acoffin. This can be less confronting if children areinvolved.

Wheredoyou want the celebration to take place?

Afuneral or memorial can take place in achurch, funeral home chapel or any venue that is suitable for your guests.

How do you want to celebrate your loved ones life?

Amuch loved youth worker’sfuneral was held in an entertainment complex, as thereweremany young people present.

Helium filled balloons wereused as decorations.

Agreatly admired member of the Lions

Club held his funeral in afooty club and beer and stubby holders wereoffered for the guests to enjoy during the funeral.

APastor of an African church had abridal bouquet on her coffin as she believed she was about to become part of the Bride of Christ. She also had cake stands with chocolates for her guests after the service, as in this life she was allergic to chocolate.

Another dearly loved grandmother had asimple white coffin and her grandchildren wereasked to draw pictures on it with bright markers.

Alot of celebrations now include photo presentations with favorite music playing while the guests enjoy memories and insights into the life of the one who has passed away

It doesn’tmatter whereyou hold a service or how you celebrate your loved ones life. The important thing is to celebrate them and honour them in a way that they would appreciate.

Floral tributes areone wayofhonouring aloved one at afuneral. It can addalittle bit of colour and brightness to whatisa verysad time for friends and family

YOUR WILL AND ESTATE LAW EXPERTS

Our team at Pace & Associates Lawyers has a broad range of experience in all areas of Will and Estate law, including Wills, Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, Will and Estate Disputes, Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directives We provide responsive, cost-effective and diligent assistance

At Pace &Associates Lawyers, we believe that each Will should be as individual as the person making it, don’t settle for a pro forma Will Kit or an online prepared Will that may not reflect your wishes correctly

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Not having aWill increases the legal, financialand emotional burden involved in administering your Estate with all of your assets distributed pursuant to the relevant rules under intestacy law rather than your wishes.

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Our office can assist you in appointing an appropriate person to take care of your investments and other financial matters by preparing what is known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial).

Advance care Directives

Making an Advance Care Directive (ACD) allows you to plan for your future care should you lose the capacity to consent to or refuse medical treatment. Contact Pace &Associates to plan for your future care, today

Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration

Administering an estate can be a complex, stressful and an expensive process if not handled appropriately Pace &Associates Lawyers will clearly articulate the steps ahead and keep you well informed throughout the process until the very end of disbursing funds to the beneficiaries and finalising the Estate.

Wills &Estate Disputes

If you are considering challenging aWill, or you are abeneficiary or executor of aWill that is being challenged, our team at Pace & Associates Lawyers can help you.

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The Last Farewell

Frequently asked questions

Brett Clifton Manager of Gippsland Memorial Park answersyour questions.

What can be pre-purchased?

Almost everything is available to be prepurchased, including graves and cremation memorials.

We also have arange of keepsake vases and memorial jewellerythat can hold cremated remains.

Does it cost moreto pre-purchase?

No, it does not cost moretopre-purchase.

In fact, pre-purchasing protects you from futureprice increases with the added benefit of ensuring your last wishes are fulfilled.

How will my family know if I have pre-payments?

Following apre-payment, we recommend talking to your family about what you have organised and placing relevant forms with your other important documentation, e.g. your Will.

At the time of need, this prepayment can be discussed with your chosen funeral director,who will liaise with our team.

Why is it important to organise amemorial?

Many people find comfortinhaving a place to visit and reflect after the passing of aloved one, even if the loved one rests elsewhere.

Amemorial is asymbolic place shared with family,friends and futuregenerations.

BURIAL

How many people can be buried in agrave?

Agrave usually accommodates two burials, with some accommodating three.

Agrave will also accommodate up to four sets of ashes.

Who erects the monument for agrave?

AMonumental Stonemason is responsible for erecting amonument for agrave.

My loved ones’ grave is sinking, what should Ido?

As the ground settles following aburial, it is natural for agrave to sink.

Unfortunately,this is unavoidable.

Our grounds staffundergo routine maintenance, including the topping up and dressing of graves as they areidentified.

CREMATION

Is morethan one person cremated at the same time?

No, only one person is cremated at atime.

Do Ineeda coffin/casket for cremation?

To meet the requirements of the Cemeteries and Crematorium Act, the deceased is required to be in asuitable receptacle.

Coffins/caskets and some shrouds meet these requirements.

Your chosen Funeral Director can assist in arranging this.

How long does cremation take?

This depends on multiple factors.

On average, the cremation time is 2hours. Ashes can generally be collected 48 hours after the cremation takes place.

What happens to the ashes after cremation?

Following cremation, ashes aresealedinan urnwith an identifying label.

They arethencollected by the chosen Funeral Director or secured in our crematorium for safekeeping until the Authorising Person (the person who signed the paperwork for cremation) collects.

This is adecision made with your chosen Funeral Director beforethe cremation takes place.

How do Iorganise aplaque for my loved one?

Youcan make an appointment with our staff, and design your loved one’splaquein our private showroom.

Traralgon Cemeter yand Gippsland Crematorium, situated on 15 acres of beautiful Parkland.

Apeaceful resting place for your loved ones.

We also have aprivate showroom to design plaques for your loved ones memorial and also offer ur ns and jeweller ythat cater for cremated remains.

We welcome you to visit the park to remember and reflect.

The majority of deaths in Australia occur within a hospital or aged care facility and the staff will offer support and take care of the medical formalities and legal requirements. However, when a death occurs elsewhere, the first person that should be contacted is a doctor, who is responsible for issuing the medical death certificate In the event where a doctor is unable to sign the certificate of death, the death may be referred to the coroner. Wherever and whenever a death occurs Latrobe Valley Funeral Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist Funeral service types

Where a person is involved in a Church community, they will often choose to have the funeral service held in their church Our funeral homes in Moe, Morwell and Traralgon can provide a truly memorable funeral service and we can offer catering and refreshments at the conclusion of the service. Funeral services held at our chapels can be conducted by a minister, clergy or civil funeral celebrant. Alternatively, you may choose to have the service at another suitable location, such as the family home, community hall or alternate venue that’s significant to the deceased

We also cater for memorial services where your loved one is celebrated after a burial or cremation has occurred

Photo presentations and memorial book

A photographic video presentation uses a selection of photographs of your loved one, set to one of their favourite songs or a piece of music and provides a moving and personalised element to the service The presentation is provided to families on a USB with a printed memorial book as a memento of their loved one

What to do when someone passes

Viewing

A viewing offers family and friends the opportunity to see and spend time with their loved ones after death and prior to the funeral. Letters, photographs, flowers, special mementos or significant objects can be placed in the coffin or casket with your loved one at this time.

Coffins and caskets

At Latrobe Valley Funeral Services we understand that selecting a coffin or casket is a highly personal decision We have a range of coffins and caskets available that vary in size and design. Decorating the outside with a picture and displaying personal objects can honour your loved one in a very personal way

Naturally, pricing varies according to the material used in manufacture, the style and detail of design and the trimming.

Vehicle fleet

Latrobe Valley Funeral Services proudly maintains a prestigious fleet of motor vehicles offering dignified transport for both mourners and the deceased.

Cemeteries

Our funeral homes in Moe, Traralgon and Morwell are ideal for people residing in the greater Latrobe Valley and Gippsland areas, with easy access to the local cemeteries.

Funeral costs

The cost of a funeral will vary significantly according to the nature of the funeral service, whether the family has selected a burial or cremation, the number of personnel and vehicles, the venue and facilities required, etc. Latrobe Valley Funeral Services policy is to advise and explain all costs at the time of making funeral arrangements.

Our Funeral directors will help you obtain any financial benefits to which you may be entitled. For those who need to be conscious of expenses, we can provide options to assist, while still maintaining our high standard of service.

Preplanning and funeral bonds

Protect your loved ones from unnecessary stress at a difficult time - and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Latrobe Valley Funeral Services offers funeral preplanning which allows you to discuss your wishes and record them in a ‘my wishes’ book. This easy-to-read book guides you through the options available and allows you to update and change your mind. Your favourite song may not have been written yet! Funeral Bonds allow you to set money aside for the specific purpose of funding your funeral service, without having to organise the service details in advance

A trusted group of local professionals

Latrobe Valley Funeral Service have been serving the local and wider communities for over 80 years Our experienced, friendly and compassionate staff are available 24 hours a day to care for you and your family with funeral and preplanning needs

JeanHaileslaunches Women’s HealthWeek 2024,urgingAustralian women to speak up and take charge

Women across Australiaare being encouraged to prioritise their health and to speak up about their concerns –sothey can make informed decisions about their wellbeing- as we countdown to Women’sHealth Week.

Scheduled for September 2-6, the theme for this year’sWomen’sHealth Week is “Your Voice, Your Choice.”

Announcingthe theme, Dr.Sarah White, CEO of Jean Hailes for Women’sHealth, said this year the campaign was aiming to break down barriers, challenge stigmas, and ensurethat women’svoices areheardinall aspects of healthcare.

“Women’sHealth Week 2024 is all about inspiring women to take charge of their health, to understand their options,and to feel confident in making choices that areright for them.

We want to amplify women’svoices and ensure that their unique health needs arerecognised and addressed.

“Too often, womenput their own health needs last, focusing on caring for others.

This approach can lead to delayed diagnoses and poorer health outcomes.

We wanttosend astrongmessage that Australian women should place their health at the forefront.”

Establis hed in 2013, City Babies centrally located in Richmond, provides low-cost infertility treatment under the medical direction of Dr Gareth We ston MBBS MPH PhD FRANZCOG CREI and infertility nurseSusan Chamberlain

Together they have acombined 50 years of Infer tility experience.

“Weare heretohelp you on your journey to parenthood.” Said Susan Chamberlain.

As many as 1in6 Australian couples will need some form of assistance in conceiving.

In some coupl es, for example, wherethereisno apparentcause for infertility (idiopathic infertility),mild endometriosis, ovulation disorders (including polycystic ovarian syndrome), sexual dysfunction or mild sper m def ects ,t hes ep ro ble ms can be treated with relatively simple measures.

These include:

 Tracking and monitoring your natural cycles

 Ovulation Induction (OI) with tablets or injection

 Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) and Intrauterine Insemination.

City Babies do not do IVF treatment.

“After getting to know your histor ybetter and lear ning morea bou ty ou rl ifes tyle and habits, we can help you understand what would be the most suitable treatment for you.” Said Susan.

To get star ted you can phone Susan on 9427 7377 to make an initial consult with Dr Weston or you can simply go online and book with HotDoc or call his secretaries on: 9429 9915.

Dr We ston consults regularly in Traralgon, Sale and Bair nsdaleand once treatment has commenced, monitoring with blood tests and ultra sou nds can be undertaken locally at various loca tions in Gip psland to save on unnecessarytravel to Melbourne.

“W ea lso utilise vir tual appointments as much as possible to avoid travel and time cost.

Areferralfromyour GP is required to see Dr Weston.” Susan explained. Detailed infor mation is availa ble on the webs ite www.citybabies.com.au or you can email Susan on susan@drgarethweston. com.au for exact costofyour recommended treatment and successratesrelative to your age and diagnosis.

Parenth

The importance of women’s health cannot be underestimated

‘‘By investing in women’shealth, we are investing in the health of the entire family

Renee

Heath MP Member for Eastern Victoria Region

Women arethe backboneoffamilies and communities, and research shows us that when mothersare healthier, both during and after pregnancy,theywill have healthier children.

By investing in women’s health,weare investing in the health of the entirefamily.

However,when increasesinthe cost of living and government cuts to healthcaremakeit harder to see adoctor and get treatment, women areusually the first people to deprioritise their own health needs.

ForWomen’sHealth Week thisyear,Iwant to put the spotlight back on women by highlighting the importance of early breast cancer screening.

We tend to think of cancer as only affecting the elderly,but moreand moreyoung people arebeing affected by cancer

Almost aquarter of new breast cancer diagnoses each year areinwomen aged 20 -39, and it’syoung women who aremorelikely to have an aggressive formofbreast cancer

It’sfor these reasons that early breast cancer screening is so important.

However, because free mammograms arenot available for under 40s, many young women miss out on that crucial screening.

At 36 years old, my friend Sarah was one of the 1000 young Australian women each year to be diagnosed with breast cancer

Like many others, she was avictim of Victoria’s out-of-control waiting lists.

Sarahwas unable to quickly see aspecialist, and was left with lingeringuncertainty about the type of cancer and her prognosis.

This is just one example of the barriersto women’shealth that still exist.

Unfortunately,women’shealth services are often treated as less urgent.

Arecent review by the Department of Health showedthat postnatal mental health screenings arenot being provided for almost half of new mothers, contrarytonational guidelines.

The latest State Budget proposed extensive cuts to hospitals and further cuts to Women’s Policy

It’stime that women receive the healthcare they deserve.

Early screening for breast cancer is the first step –mammograms should be freely available for women of any age on recommendation of aGP.

Iwill work with my Liberal colleaguesto ensurethat women arenot forgotten, because when women arehealthy,childrenand families arehealthier too.

Renee Heath MP Member for EasternVictoria Region

Living Your BEST Life

What doeslivingyour best life mean?

Livingyour best life encompasses changes to your attitude, taking action and seeing what is available

Livingyour best life means havinga can do attitude, it means not letting barriers stop you from achieving what you want to accomplish

What do Iwant to achieve and whatdoI need to do it?

Living your best life means takingaction to create change.

What do you needtodotoimpact your life and what rethinking do youneedto undertaketosee avision for thefuture?

Living your best life means seeing whatis locallyavailable

What courses can youtake?

What newskills can you learn, whocan you open your life too?

Living yourbestlife is about youlooking at you in awhole new way

It’sabout evaluating your life and seeingif thereisanything you can do to improve it.

It’sabout not holding back and takingon new challenges, justbecause you can.

It’sabout seeing the worldasyour oyster and embracing the life you have been given.

But mostofall it is about having the couragetostep out, do something new and enjoy the journey

Live Your BestLifeinLocalSport and Active Recreation

Did you know that being active inyour local sports club not only boosts your physical healthbut also strengthens community bonds and mental well-being?

GippSportand Regional Sport Victoria (RSV) areencouraging VictorianstoStride into Sportand enjoy theincredible benefits of participating in local sports and active recreation.

Looking for afun waytoconnect with your community and meetnew people?

Whether you want to play, coach,or support behind the scenes, getting involved in local sports can be incredibly rewarding.

Grassroots clubs offer awide range of individual and team sports, makingiteasy to findsomethingyou love

Over the past year,GippSporthas helped

over 200Gippsland clubs to improve local sports, providing over 250volunteers trainingand support to keep their sport ticking along

Volunteers arethe backbone of community sport, ensuring that participants of all ages andskill levels can play and have fun

Everyseason, countless amazing people step up to support local clubs andthere’s always room formore.

By volunteering with your local club, you’ll not onlyhelp others stay active,but you’ll also boost your own well-being and develop valuable leadership skills.

Volunteering in community sports gives you the chance to make new friends,create lasting memories, and feela strong sense of belongingwithin your local club

If you’reready to give backand become partofGippsland’svibrant sportand recreation community,GippSport can help with traineeships, casual employment, and connections to volunteering opportunitiesat local clubs.

Don’twait—get started today!

Visit our website to exploreopportunities that fit your interests, andbecome apartof Gippsland’sthrivingsports community

Learnmoreabout the benefitsof participatinginlocal sports and recreation at www.strideintosport.com.au, and explore exciting programs and opportunities at www.gippsport.com.au.

Together,wecan build ahealthier,more connected Gippsland—one game at atime.

Life SkillsVictoria

LifeSkills Victoria Inc. is anot-for-profit National Disability Insurance Schemeprovider of quality education, training, disability and community services

Life skills Victoria is avalued member of its local community in Moe, originallyestablished in the early 1980s by agroup of people who saw aneed and felt compelled to develop a servicetosupportpeople with an intellectual disability

Today the organisation remains equally passionate about empowering all people to reach their full potential.

Life Skills Victoria is aregistered NDIS provider of disability services, and has continued to grow over the years, establishing their high street community hub venue.

With their focus on inclusion, they have alsooperated as aRegistered Training Organisation for 25 years, providing education to adults with disabilities through their pre-accredited and accredited courses.

They remain committed to providing high quality supports, education, training, activities, and events that promote aconnected, resilient, and inclusive community

LifeSkills Victoria turns40!

Later this year,attheir Annual General Meeting on 16thOctober 2024,Life Skills Victoria will officially celebrate their 40th birthday

Life Skills’ four decades in operation demonstrates the deep rootstheyhavewithin the education and disabilityservices sectors, and in the Gippsland region morebroadly

It is also asignificant acknowledgement to all the staff, students, clients and community

thathave made Life Skills Victoria the vibrant community-driven organisation it is today

In their 40 years of operation,they have never wavered from theirpurpose of empowering and equippingindividuals through building independence and valuable life skills and living their values of true inclusivity

Life Skills Victoria will be holdingits 40th Annual General Meeting on the 16th of October, which will be open to the public to attend.

Life Skills Victoria Inc. offers both accredited and pre-accredited educational programs designed to enhance skills for study,work, and daily life.

Their accredited programsincludethree Certificate Icourses: Certificate IinTransition Education (22567VIC), Certificate IinWork

Educa ti on (22 566 VIC), and Cer ti ficate IinInitial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22555VIC).

These courses arenationally recognised and aim to provide foundationa ls kil ls and knowledge for fur thereducation or employment.

Pre-accreditedprogramsatLifeSkills

Victoria focus on developing essential skills such as study skills, job skills, computer skills, digital literacy, communication, maths, and literacy These courses are tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of participants, offering flexible learning options both in the classroom and online.

Life Skills Victoria collaborates with disability organisations state-wide to deliver these programs, ensuring accessibility and support

for all learners.

Scan the QR codetofind out about our accredited courses or visit our website https:// lifeskillsvic.com.au/

Life Skills Victoria purchased the former Masonic Lodge building located at 4high street Moe and converted the property into avenue now known as the high street community hub.

The hubretainsheritage features, with stately high ceilings and unique architecture showcasing the historyofthe building.

Although the hub itself is something of a locallandmark,the hub offers alot morethan just history.

The hub has quickly grown intoalocal destination for community groups, events and commercial hires.

The hub offersarange of spaces from offices, training rooms, multipurpose rooms and includes alarger hall space which can seat 100.

The hub also offers community programs such as chair yoga and adog walkinggroup called ‘Tails nTrails’ that arefreetothe public.

The hub has also re-openedits vibrantcoffee hub serving all your favourite hot drinks on aTuesdayand Wednesdaymorningfrom 9:30am –12:30pm with all drinks being only $3.

Tours of the hub arealways welcome for thoselookingtobooktheirnext eventor activity at atruly unique venue.

Please contactthe hub on 0493131 453 or email us at 4highstreethub@gmail.com with your enquiries.

August 26 -September 12024

daydreaming to remain sane ”

This week vibrant Venus (your ruling p anet) connects with Uranus, Neptune and P uto So it’s time to be the pract cal and productive Taurus you were born to be - but don’t just focus on facts and figures The planets push you to expand your horizons n creative new directions as you str ve to make the world a better and more beautiful p ace Be insp red by birthday great, Mother Teresa: “The world is hungry not only for food, but also for beauty ”

After three weeks of confusion, chaos, delays and/ or dramas, Mercury (your patron planet) finally turns direct midweek – yeah! It starts moving forwards n your travel, education and commun cat on zones, which encourages you to explore exciting new horizons, physically and mentally The wider your c rcle of fr ends and acquaintances, the more influence you w ll have n the big wor d outside your door Being curious and confident are the keys

Courtesy of the Sun, Venus, Uranus and Neptune the buzz word is communication Your Crab curios ty is p qued, and you’re keen to connect and converse w th a wide range of st mulating peop e, espec ally with n your local community But remember Mercury is retrograde until Wednesday (and Neptune opposes Venus), so relationships wil be compl cated, and commun cat on cou d be confusing Smart Crabs will s ow down, shut up, listen and learn!

Mercury has been reversing through your sign, wh ch can lead to misunderstand ngs, mistakes, setbacks and se f-doubt Thank goodness Mercury final y moves forwards midweek and – hopefully – you have learned a thing or two over the last few weeks So your motto for the moment is from Virgo actress and b rthday great, L ly Toml n: “The road to success is always under construction ” When it comes to money matters, take off your rose-coloured glasses!

Your rul ng planet Mercury finally moves forwards midweek, which boosts your confidence, energy evels, and personal magnetism But Neptune opposes Venus (in your sign) so, if you indulge in gossip or make vague pronouncements, you could end up in a confusing mess There’s a ot going on behind the scenes that you’re not aware of Clever V rgos wi l do some detect ve work (and check the facts thoroughly) before you proceed with your p ans

What a week! Venus (your ruling p anet) links up with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto – and shifts into your sign (until September 23) So many Librans wi l a ternate between feel ng restless and focused; charismatic and confused Unrealist c expectations or conflicting interests cou d lead to disappointment, so try to see things in a creative but clear-headed way Coupled Librans – pump up the romance factor For some lucky singles – love is n the air

This week you’l find ife’s complicated, partnerships are unpredictab e, and the rules are constantly changng, as unresolved re ationship difficu t es or unresolved work issues come back to test you Maybe you need to simplify your l fe, cull some of your commitments, or final y g ve a fair-weather friend the flick Plus find time to spruce up your l ving space so Casa Scorpio is more comfortab e and beaut ful Fresh flowers and relaxing music are a must!

Revisit your career goa s and take steps to make them more creative and nnovative When it comes to close relationships, keep your coo and avoid the temptation to over-ta k and overreact You can’t control what other people say but you can control your responses There could also be some tens on (or confusion) between domestic duties and profess ona responsibilities f anyone can juggle, multitask and have fun, it’s a versati e and humorous Sag ttar us

Pluto transits back into your s gn (unti October 12) wh ch amp ifies your ambition and boosts your drive to get things done It could also mean revis t ng a relationship or project that had been put on the backburner But remember Mercury is stil retrograde unt l Wednesday, so progress will be slow You could also feel frustrated when other peop e don’t do what you want them to do Just remember, Capricorn – the only person you can control is yourself!

The week starts with a wild, freedom-loving Venus/ Uranus link, so you need to find appropriate ways to let off steam and choose cha leng ng projects to channe your electric energy into It’s also time to embrace and celebrate your contrary, quirky Aquarian s de and do something a bit risky Your motto s from singer/songwr ter F orence Welch (who turns 38 on Wednesday): “Do something you’ l regret this weekend Go forth! You have my bless ng ”

The Venus/Neptune opposition (on Wednesday and Thursday) could drain your energy and sap confidence, so pace yourself and prioritise projects Don’t make comm tments unless you have the time and motivation to fo low through on your well-meant ntent ons f something can be put off unti another week, then do so Commun cat ng with oved ones and work colleagues also ooks confusing and frustrating, but things shou d improve from Fr day onwards

COPYR GHT Joanne Madel ne Moore 2024

Renewable energy boost for Gippy Tech

By PHILIP HOPKINS

GIPPSLAND Technical School has received a state government grant of $188,195 to upgrade its courses on renewable energy.

Nine Victorian Tech Schools will share in more than $2.1 million through the latest round of the state government’s Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF). The aim is to help more secondary school students buildthe skillsthey need to pursue careers in the renewable energy sector.

GippslandTech will use the moneytobuy renewable energy kits, acarbon printer, Cyber Games software and educational resources to enhance the school's contribution to clean energy. Gippsland will also co-design new programswith partner schools, industry and educationproviders to embed clean energy studies into the curriculum.

CEEF, which received a$116millioninvestment in the state budget 2023/24, aims to ensures that schools can buy the high-quality industry-standard equipment they need to teach students about the renewable energy career pathways that are available across Victoria.

Through the program, Tech Schools work with local secondary schools and industry partners to deliverimmersive, practical and futurecareerlinkedSTEMeducation that students need to succeed in areas such as renewable energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

TechSchools can usethe CEEFtobuy equipment such as wind and solar power units, wireless 3D laser scanners, virtual reality kits, energy storage systems, and cutting-edge software and hardware.

Equipment can also contribute to existing programs such as Gippsland Tech School's 'Renewable Future', which introduces students to solar and wind energy generation, or CaseyTech School's 'Discovering energy', in which students conduct experiments to optimise the production of renewable energy and its use in vehicles and homes.

The CEEF also enables Tech Schools to deliver programs that spark students' interest in renewableenergy and prepares them with skills for a range of jobs including carbon sector specialists, electric vehicle repair technicians, battery design specialists, energy auditors and energy efficiency engineers.

Victoria aims to deliver the infrastructure and services needed to meet its target of 95 per cent renewable energy generation across the state by 2035.

The Minister for Education, Ben Carroll, said the Tech School students of today could look forward to rewarding careers in the clean energy sector.

“The fund ensures students have the latest industry-standard equipment, software and hardwareattheir fingertips so they can be ready to make outstanding contributions to the renewable energy sectornow and in the future,” he said.

Barber selected as award finalist

MORWELL’S Kalidjah Walsh, a Gunaikurnai man, had apassion for barbering from ayoung age.

He taught himself styles and techniques from YouTube, practicing buzz cutsand fades on his family members and mates. When they kept coming back for more, he started to think seriously about barbering as a career.

“I was 16 and wasn’t enjoying high school, so Idecided to study something Iwas actually passionate about,” he said.

Kalidjah sentimagesofhis barbering styles to Style & Co in Traralgon and asked if they would take him on as an apprentice.

The ownerwas impressed with Kalidjah’s talent and initiative; and saidyes.The apprenticeship involvedstudyingtoward aCertificate III in Barbering at Chisholm Institute of TAFE in Berwick, while also working at the barber shop.

For his exemplary attitude, skills and initiative, Chisholm selected Kalidjah as afinalist in the 2024Chisholm Education Awards.

His mates are supportive of him for choosing adifferent pathway from the traditional high school model, successfully completing his apprenticeship and achievingthe career he had always dreamedof.

something you’re interestedin… do it and stick to it.”

Kalidjahhas now takenhis younger brother, Taiuttum underhis wingand inspired him to follow in his footsteps by

enrolling in the same barbering course at Chisholm.

To check out what vocational training courses are available, visit: chisholm.edu.au/courses

“My friends love that I’m qualified, but not that they now have to pay for their hair styles,” Kalidjah laughed.

His advice to people considering vocational training is, “Find

Style: Morwell’s Kalidjah Walsh has foundhis calling as abarber Photograph supplied

THREE allied health students at Federation University in Churchill are the inaugural recipients of Gippsland Primary Health Network’s new scholarships

As part of a$500,000 commitment, Gippsland PHN will provide scholarships to three new students ayear for 12 years.

Gippsland PHN Chief Executive, Amanda Proposch, presented the scholarshipsatafunction at the university campus.

Among recipients was Anna Solomon from Morwell, who is studying for aBachelor of Social Work.

Ms Proposch congratulated the students, who she said were worthy recipients.

“We know the cost of tertiarystudy forGippsland studentscan be significant, especially with travel and accommodation,” shesaid.

“These scholarships are designedtoalleviate those pressures.

“It will also support the pipeline of local health professionals in order to address ongoing workforce issues. We know that young people who study in Gippsland are more likely to remain in Gippsland.” Other scholarshipwinners were Gianna Ziero from Drouin West, who is studying aBachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and Jake Kallady from Warragul, who is studying aBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

TheGuide

SNOWDON &MARGARET:A SCANDALOUSAFFAIR

SBS, Saturday, 8.20pm

They were thephotogenictrendsetters whocaptured the world’sattention. Young and beautiful, Princess Margaret hitthe headlines by marrying photographer AntonyArmstrong-Jones (pictured with the Princess), the first non-aristocrat to wedinto the monarchy for400 years. Twodecades beforethe fanfareof Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ doomed nuptials, this couple paved the waywhentheirs becamethe firsttelevised royal wedding in history. What begins as alove storyseemingly ripped from aromantic bestseller sooncollapsed with allegations of cheatingamid amessy divorce. Using intriguingarchival footage andglamorous talking heads, this is ashiny gossip piece.

Wednesday, August28

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

PICK OF THE WEEK

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV,Friday, 7.30pm

If you’vebeenmissing host Costa Georgiadis’s lush beard –and his infectious, uplifting zeal –you can pause pining:he’sback and blooming with ideas with season 35 of his much-lovedplant-loving series. With thepromise of spring in the air,green thumbs areno doubt itchingtograbthe prime growing season with both hands. Sophie Thomson profiles abunch of fragrant flowers andmeets aduo of daffodil lovers. Afterthe disaster of floods,Costa (pictured) meets up with acommunity of hardy gardenerswho arebandingtogether to grow theirown food again and Tammy Huynhtraverses an amazing spacewith four distinct green walls heavingwith subtropical plants.

SEVEN (7,6)

THE ARTOF.

SUSPECT

SBS, Monday, 11 05pm

Sometimes, youonlyneed to whisper the talented casts’names forascreen binge date to be immediately scheduled. Forexample,the setup of this British thriller is justascompelling as its solid lineup.Based on the slick Danish psychological thriller FacetoFaceand returning forits second season, this edge-of-your-seat crime series –starring no less than BadSisters’Anne-Marie Duff, Primeval’s Ben Miller, RayDonovan’s EddieMarsan, FridayNightDinner’s Tamsin Greig and Preacher’s Dominic Cooper (pictured with Duff)–isbackin the doctor’s chair with psychotherapistSusannah Newman (Duff). When her client Jon (Cooper)makes an alarming confessionunder hypnosis, the wheels of chaos areset in motionasshe’s forced to take matters into herown hands.

ABC TV,Tuesday, 9.15pm

Guestpresenter Matt Preston(pictured) –the former MasterChefAustraliajudge known forhis bright and zany suitswho is probably responsible forbringing the word “cravat” into themainstream lexicon –allows the cameras to showoffadifferent side to himselfhere. As the guesthost, it’snot only his wardrobe that tellsadifferent storyashesets outon an expedition to answer the question: “Is food art?”

FeaturingIndigenous glassblower Jenni KemarreMartiniello,chocolatier KirstenTibballsand acclaimed chef Ben Shewry, this reconnaissance traverses one of the firstpieces of art and a45,000-year-old rock painting.Preston putsa surprising new spin on “food forthought”.

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)

1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.20 Back Roads. (PG,R) 2.50 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 3.50 ExtraordinaryEscapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30

8.00 Shaun Micallef’sEve Of Destruction. (PG) 8.40 Guy Montgomery’sGuy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by GuyMontgomery 9.30 Planet America.

10.00 Would ILie To You? (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Interview WithThe Vampire. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) 12.45 Grand Designs. (R) 1.30 KillingEve.(MA15+v, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Grantchester.(Final, PGa, R) 3.50 Rage (MA15+adhlnsv, R) 4.30 OutbackRinger.(PG R) 5.00 Art Works.(PG,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 10.Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Destination Flavour.(R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s GrandWeek By The Sea. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.(R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy!(R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 10.Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) Part 3of3

8.30 RayMartin: TheLastGoodbye (PGa) Part 3of3.Ray Martin continues to plan his own funeral, taking alook into the rituals around the send-off itself

9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) Suzie takes drastic action. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 EnemyOfThe People. (Mlv)

12.35 Lost Luggage. (Mal, R) 3.30 Make Me ADealer.(R) 4.20 Peer To Peer.(R) 4.50 DestinationFlavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANCPhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 TheVoice. (PGl, R) 1.30 BorderSecurity: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChaseAustralia. 6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 TheBlock. (PGl, R) 1.15 Mr Mayor.(PGs, R) 1.45 My Way. 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 SevenNews.

7.00 Home AndAway. (PG) Perri gets coldfeet.

7.30 The1%Club UK (PGl) HostedbyLee Mack.

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

9.30 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R) Comedy performance by Carl Barron from Melbourne’s Palais Theatre.

11.45 AutopsyUSA (MA15+ad, R) 12.45 Miniseries: Midnight Man (MA15+lv,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 TheBlock (PGl) Hosted by Scott Camand Shelley Craft.

8.40 Adam Hills Foot Fault. (PGl) Adam Hillsgoesbehind the scenes of the campaign around the growing sport of para-standing tennis.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M) 11.00 9NewsLate.

11.30 Ski Rescue Down Under (PGl)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Beyond The Dream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beyond The Dream:Forged In Steel. (PGl,R) 3.30 ParalympicsParis 2024:PreShow 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024:Opening Ceremony

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 DealOrNoDeal

6.30 TheProject 7.30 Thank God You’re Here (ls) Hosted by CeliaPacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed(Impractical)Jokers. (Mal) The jokers serve fast food poorly,flyaround the martial arts gym and experience afiery punishment. 9.10 Have YouBeen Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by TomGleisner 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 TheProject (R) 11.35 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday, August 29

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 AntiquesRoadshow (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly.(PG,R) 1.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.20 BackRoads. (PG, R) 2.50 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.50 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs.(R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

alook at ateenager’s latest build and visits a garden folly inspired by awedding cake

9.25 Miriam Margolyes

ImpossiblyAustralian: Byron Bay. (Mdl, R) Part 2of3

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 TheBusiness. (R)

10.55 TheArt Of (Ml, R)

11.30 Grand Designs. (R)

12.15 Killing Eve. (Masv, R) 1.00 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer.(PG, R)

5.00 ArtWorks. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling.UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 11. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By TheSea. (R) 11.00 Auction 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such WasLife. (PGa, R) 2.15 World’sGreatest Hotels. (R) 3.05 Festivals (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling UCIWorld Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 11.Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 GreatAustralian Walks: Snowies Alpine Walk (PG) Gina Chick treks to Mt Kosciuszko. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: DrugOverdose Dr Caitriona is under pressure to insertacannula into an elderly patient

9.20 Rebus. (Mlv) Kai recalls something theirrobbersaid thatisword for word what Rebus once told Michael. 10.20 SBS WorldNewsLate 10.50 Pray ForBlood. (Mal) 12.40 Devils. (MA15+av,R) 2.35 Miniseries:The Dark Heart. (Malv,R) 3.30 MakeMeADealer.(R) 4.20 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Muster Dogs. 9.25 NewLeash On Life 9.55 DoctorWho 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 FreshOffThe Boat. 11.45 Speechless. 12.05am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40 Rage. 1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.10 Malory Towers. 2.35 The Next Step 3.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Bamay. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay 6.30 News. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8.35 Where The Dreamings Come From. 8.40 The Panthers. 9.30 MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 MOVIE: SecretsInThe Water (2020,Mav,R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGad) Mackenzie calls out Levi.

8.30 TikTok:Murders Gone Viral: TheKilling Of Alexis Sharkey (Mav) Part 3of3.Examinesthe 2020 murder of 26-year-old Houston-based social media influencer Alexis Sharkey

9.30 Homicide: WithRon Iddles: GaryAdams. (Mav,R)After a17-year-old goesmissing,his mother asks former detectiveRon Iddles to investigate the case.

10.30 Air Crash Investigations: PitchBattle. (PGa)A look at Colgan Air Flight 9446

12.30 BoyToMan: The Running Men. (PGa,R)

1.30 Harry’sPractice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024:Opening CeremonyContinued. 7.15 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024:OpeningCeremony. (R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa,

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 RugbyLeague. NRL.Round26. North Queensland Cowboys vMelbourne Storm. From QCB Stadium, Queensland.

9.45 ThursdayNight Knock Off Post-matchNRL newsand analysis of the North Queensland Cowboys versus Melbourne Storm match.

10.30 ParalympicsParis 2024 Day1: Late night. Events may include: boccia, men’s individual BC3; paracycling track, men’s and women’sindividual pursuit.

12.00 ParalympicsParis 2024 Day1: Post midnight.Eventsmay include: paracycling track, men’s and women’s individual pursuit finals; boccia, women’s individual; paraswimming finals, 400m and 50m freestyle, 100m butterfly.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal

Hosted by GrantDenyer

6.30 TheProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. Graeme Hall helps astaffy that is causing real headachesand meets aJack Russell that steals everything. 8.40 GoggleboxAustralia. TV fanatics open up their livingroomstoreveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.40 TheCheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters MelanieBracewell and Tim McDonald takealookatthe week that was. 10.40 10’s LateNews Coverage of news, sport and weather 11.05 TheProject. (R)A look at theday’s news. 12.05 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 1.15 The CurseOfOak Island Specials. 2.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.45 TheWine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire:Best Of 6.00 Lost ForWords. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats 8.30 Riot Island: Prison Without Walls. 9.30 History’sCrazy Rich Ancients. 10.20 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Children Of Heaven. Continued. (1997, PG, Farsi) 7.00 Malcolm. (1986,PG) 8.35 Frantz.(2016,PG, French) 10.40 The Pact. (2021, M, Danish) 12.50pm French Exit. (2020, M) 2.55 TheEmperor’s Club (2002, PG) 4.50 The MovieShow 5.25 AHandful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 7.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017,PG) 9.30 The Survivor.(2021, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

Friday, August 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’sPractice. 9.30 NBC Today Noon BetterHomes. 1.00 IEscaped To TheCountry. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi 2.30 TheHotel Inspector 3.30 Harry’sPractice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 IEscapedToThe Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 3. Continued. 3pm TheNanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 YoungSheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sex And TheCity2 (2010,MA15+) 11.30

SEVEN (7,6)

6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian Noon Days Of OurLives. 12.55 The YoungAnd The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 4.00 AntiquesRoadshow 5.00 Paralympics Paris2024.Day 1: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris2024.Day 1: Night. 10.30 Poirot. 11.30 Late Programs.

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.(Final, Malv,R) 2.00 Guy Montgomery’sGuy Mont SpellingBee. (PG, R) 2.55 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz (PGs,R) Presented by TomGleeson.

7.00 ABC News Alook at the top stories of the day

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Tammy Huynh explores lush green walls.

VanDer Valk. (Mav) Part 1of3.Van Der Valk and the team trytobring down thematriarchal head of acriminal empire.

Shaun Micallef’s Eve

R)

1.15 Rage New Music (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage.(PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Sue Perkins:Along the US-Mexico Border.(Ma, R) 11.05 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such WasLife.(R) 2.10 World’sGreatest Hotels.(PGs, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCIWorld Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 12. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.35 GreatBritish Landmark Fixers: ManchesterTownHall. Ateam restores the ManchesterTownHall. 8.30 Ancient Superstructures: Chichén Itzá –The Mystic Maya City. (PGa) Thestory of Chichén Itzá. 9.30 Lost TreasuresOfAncient Rome: Rome’s Sunken Secrets. (PG, R) Investigators discovertraces of anaval battle. 10.25 SBS WorldNewsLate 10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v) 12.45 My Brilliant Friend.(Mal, R) 3.55 Make Me ADealer.(R) 4.45 DestinationFlavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.30pm To Be Advised. 4.40 Children’s Programs. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game SpawnPoint 8.25 BTNNewsbreak 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!” 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who 10.40 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off TheBoat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 MOVIE: WebOf Dreams (2019,Mav,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 Football. AFL Women’s Week 1. Sydney vCollingwood From North Sydney Oval. 9.10 Football. AFL Women’s.Week 1. West Coastv Richmond. From MineralResources Park, Perth. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlongintothe weekend’s best racing. 12.00 AntMiddleton&Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. (Mal, R) Ant Middleton and RebelWilson explore Mexico

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger visits the Blue Mountains.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million DollarMinute. (R)Hosted by Simon Reeve

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.Day 1: Early morning. 6.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024:Encore. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30[VIC]

6.00 9News.

6.00 DealOrNoDeal (R) Hosted by GrantDenyer. 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 SortYour Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 TheDog Academy. (PGa) Expert trainerscome to theaid of misbehaving dogsand their owners. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) Dog trainer Graeme Hall tries to play cupid between Dan and his companion dog, Tinka 10.45 10’s Late News Coverage of news, sportand weather. 11.10 TheProject. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.10 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) 1.00 HomeShopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Woman. 1.00 CurseOfOak Island. 2.30 Over The Black Dot 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire. 6.10 Lost ForWords. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.45 Glastonbury Festival 2024.(Final) 9.50 Threesome. 10.50 Cycling. UCI WorldTour.LaVuelta. Stage 13 1.50am Late Programs.

6am A

Handful Of Dust.(1988, PG) 8.10 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 10.05 PersonaNon Grata.(2021, M, Danish) 11.45 TheCurrent War. (2017,M) 1.40pm Malcolm. (1986,PG) 3.15 The KidFrom TheBig Apple.(2016,PG, Mandarin) 5.30 The Bookshop (2017,PG) 7.35 Best Sellers. (2021, M) 9.30 No Man Of God.(2021, MA15+) 11.25 Crimes Of The Future.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 ParalympicsParis 2024 Day2: Night. Events may include: para swimming, mixed 4x50m freestyle relay;paraathletics; men’s wheelchair basketball, Australia vSpain; paracycling track, men’s and women’s 3000m individual pursuit.

10.30 ParalympicsParis 2024 Day2: Late night.Events may include:para cycling track finals, men’s 1000m time trial, women’s 3000m individual pursuit. 12.00 ParalympicsParis 2024 Day 2: Postmidnight. Events may include: paracycling track finals; para athletics, men’s 5000m; paraswimming finals, 100m breaststroke, 100m backstroke, mixed4x50m freestylerelay

4.00 AntiquesRoadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.Day 2: Afternoon. 7.30 Rugby League.NRL.Round 26.Penrith Panthers vSouth SydneyRabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 To Be Advised. 1am Late Programs. 9GEM (92,81)

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 4. Continued. 3pm TheNanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.40 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. (2015,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: TwoWeeks Notice. (2002, PG) 11.30 Travel Guides NZ. 12.30am Surfing AustraliaTV. 1.00 Tennis. US Open.Day 5. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 AFootball Life. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 AmericanRestoration. 11.00

Edebohls lives the dream

FOOTBALL

MID GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

AFINISH for the ages.

Newborough came from the depths to defeat Morwell East by onepoint in Sunday’sMid Gippsland Football-Netball League Elimination Final.

The Bulldogs rallied from two goals down in anotablelow-scoringaffair through the first three quarters, and were saved by an after the siren score fromjunior footballer Max Edebohls.

As Edebohls became the hero,the scoreboard read Newborough 8.11 (59) to Morwell East 7.16 (58), sending the Hawks out of the MGFNL finals series in the most extraordinary way imaginable.

Newborough managed the firsttwo goals fighting through the wind, but were then challengedbyMorwell East who nailed the next nine scoring shots of the first quarter, as the ball carried an extra10to20metres at the scoreboardend of Willow Grove Recreation Reserve.

It seemed it was destined that anyone who was heading that way would win the quarter, which endedupexactly the case. The Bulldogs held the Hawks to justtwo points in the second term.

Newborough also added goalsfromveteran Peter Ainsworth and starNathan Wheildon to jump ahead by halftime, 4.5 (29) to 3.8 (26).

While not an overly appealing game to watch, both teams attack on the ball couldn’t be denied, with the next hour of play determining if one’s season was entirely worth it or not, at least for one more week.

Returning after the main break, themes remained vastly similar.

This is where Morwell East should have seriously delivered damage.

The Hawks did see plenty of it, returning to the favoured side of the ground and demolished the Bulldogsinterms of possessionintheir attacking end, nailing six scoring shots for the third quarter, but only converting majorly on one. All of these misses at the wind-assisted end were exemplified by the tons of shots seen from both sides, with the ball sailing with the breeze out of bounds on thefull on numerous occasions Morwell East would have had an extra three or four shots at goal finishing with that result during the third quarter.

Newborough,totheir credit, maintained through atrialling periodand fought toothand-nail to get the ball into their forward line.

In one of their only looks at goal for the term, Jack Robinson exited from the pack heading towards the boundary in the left pocket and snap truly to keep the Bulldogs within two points in time for the final term.

If peoplewere deterred by the quality through the first three quarters, they’d be lifted by what the finale offered.

Goal-scoring at bothends picked up, but

side,givinghim time to beeline straight for the bigsticks andadd his third for the day.

The final minutes played out much the same how the gamebegan -back-and-forth along the wings with little space for attackers to work.

Not long remained,and as the clock ticked near 25 minutes, Newborough maintained possession along their halfforward line after aminor score tied the game back up.

Wade Anderson took an impressive mark along the 50-metre arch and pushed back.

Anderson unselfishly passed off the shot to ashorter option, however, on atighter angle.

Edebohls, in front of the scoreboard thatread 58-all, heard the final siren roar as he began hiswalk-in.

Faced with the biggest kick of his short career, and needing only to score to win, the ball kept left but was enough to see it through for aminor score. Newborough had done it.

Teammates mauled Edebohls,only17-yearsold, who returned to the senior side in Round 17, ironically against Morwell East,with bench players and coaches sprinting in his direction.

Skinner said he was both relieved and proud of his troops.

“I’ve been watching Vikings so Ifeel when you win by one point you have the footy gods on your side,” he said.

“To win like we did on the weekend has made us dangerous, because we now believe we are good enough.

“To have ashot on goal after the sirenand have our 17-year-old Maxy Edebohls take the kick is every footballer’s dream.”

Afinish like that with their backs against the wall could do wonders for their season,who are still chasing that flag after two near-misses.

more notably, Newborough hit the front after anotherdistant major fromWheildon and an additionalcheck-side goal from Robinson while being tackled.

Ahead by seven points, Morwell East had to turn the tide.

They linked impressively through the middle of theground,finishing in aNik Kyriacou goal.

Controversy arose in the nextfew minutes, as momentum began to shift and Newborough supporters were up in arms.

Newborough recruitDarnell Grechwas issued by coach Craig Skinner to man leagueleading goal kickerChris Wangman. Grech bested Wangman ahead of the ball to pick off aforward lead before jogging back behind the mark and giving the standard shove to the chest, attempting to get under his skin.

The nearby umpireordering the mark reversed the decision, handingthe ball to Wangman, who

didn’tconvertbut ended only moments later with aHawks goal putting them back in front.

Headingbacktothe centre, the ball had truly beenplaced in Morwell East’s court,keeping possession in their forward half under the guidance of ruckman Isaac Abas patrolling the groundand the Hawks working the wings well.

Afew decisions went Morwell East’s way, and the ball travelled into the goal square high, falling to the ground and before Michael Diaz toe-pokedthe ball past aNewboroughdefender goal keeping on the goal line.

The Hawks now held atwo-goal leadwith minimum time remaining.

The worst began to sink in, was Newborough’s season really going to end this soon? With this heartache again?

The Bulldogs weren’t about to let it happen. Wheildon, inserted into the midfield, burst out of the centre bounce with no onedefending goal

For Morwell East, it will be atough pill to swallow, amajority of the season seen as atrue contenderfor the flag, failed on the last stretch, losersoftheir last four games including twice to the Bulldogs by apoint in the span of amonth. Newborough’s Jarryd Movchan was awarded best-on-ground, followed by Robinson, Nathan Curtis, Wheildon, Grech (who held Wangman, 78 goals forthe season, goalless) and Josh Hecker.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Traralgon: HNeocleous 2DLoprese 2BRoscoe 2LD’Angelo 2T Hourigan 2K Ruyters JHamilton. Morwell: TBrown 2T Hillier 2BMcDonald CMacdonald BMcauliffeB Macfarlane JGalea. BEST: Traralgon: LD’Angelo MMembreyJ CunicoMJacobsen THourigan TWaack.Mor well: BMacfarlane ZAnderson JLeak AQuigley BBailey CMacdonald

22.14 (146)

LEONGATHA 5.1

DROUIN 0.2 1.2 2.4 3.5 (23)

GOALS: Leongatha: JGarnham 10 JStewart 4JHume 3J Ginnane 3NArgentoJBurns Drouin: KQuirk DClebney KWalmsley BEST: Leongatha: JGarnham KDrewT Marriott J Walker JStewart JHume.Drouin: KQuirk SAmoroso JKingiEMorris JMarshall JFraser

WARR AGUL 4.0 8.5 9.6 13.11 (89)

MAFFR A2.5 3.6 5.10 6.12 (48)

GOALS: Warragul: BPaul 4V Caia 3MSmar t2 IWallace2 RSeniniLGarner.Maffra:BMonk 3KRenooyNChristyH Anderson. BEST: Warragul: MSmar tBPaul RSeniniDSmar tV Caia J

Siddle.Maffra: HAndersonACarr DAdams DGrayJ Boyd ZFelsbourg

WONTHAGGI

2.03.1 6.6 8.8 (56)

MOE 1.03.3 5.3 7.4 (46)

GOALS: Wonthaggi: JWilliams 2RSparkes NAndersonJBlair CMcInnes IChugg.Moe:J Chila TBaldi LForatoLMasters NProwseM Woodall BCollings BEST: Wonthaggi:IChugg R Sparkes JBlair JBates FO’Connor KPatterson. Moe: LForatoSvan DykBDaniher LMulqueen TBlackshawJ Shields

Last round twist and switch

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

SOME last round shuffling saw finals-bound teams and short colours confirmed in the Gippsland League at the weekend.

Sa le secured afifth successive finals qualification, nudging in by two premiership points at the expense of Morwell.

Wonthaggi, needing to win to make finals an absolute certainly, did so, while their South Gippsland counterpartsLeongatha confirmed the minor premiership.

Latrobe Valley rivals Moe and Traralgon could not move from the top three, yet a last-round switchsaw the Maroonsswap places with the Lions in second.  LIFE can be so cruel.

Having been in the top five for 11 straight weeks,aloss in thelastround meant Morwell dropped out of the finals race.

The Tigers season came to an end in fairly tame circumstances, going down to Valley rival Traralgon 12.11 (83) to 9.10 (64).

The visitors were well in the game at the main break, trailing the Maroons by only 14 points.

Athree-goal to one third term however gave Traralgon a31-point lead, which ultimately proved to be more than enough.

Traralgon wa sw ell-se rved by Luis D’Angelo, Mitch Membrey, Jordan Cunico, Max Jacobsen,Tye Hourigan, and former Morwell player Tristen Waack, adding salt into the Tigers wound.

Waack, who has beenwith Northern Bullants in the VFL for most of the season, got his fourth game in for Traralgon at the weekend, meaning he is now qualified for finals.

Burkely Macfarlane, Zac Anderson, Judah Leak, Aidan Quigley, BoydBailey and Cody Macdonald played well in the loss for Morwell.

edging past Moe in an 8.8 (56) to 7.4 (46) arm wrestle.

Nee ding to win to guarant ee fin als, Wonthaggi got the result they desired after overcoming aslighthalftime deficit at home.

Leading by nine points at the last change, thefinal scoreboard returned virtually the same margin

Isaac Chugg was best for the winners, followed by Ryan Sparkes, Jack Blair, Josh Bates, Fergus O’Connor and Kaj Patterson.

Wonthaggi has put together abarnstorming run, losing only one game since the halfway mark of the year.

The Power seem to have all their ducks lined up for the most important time of the year, after suffering ashortage of availability in the first half of the season.

Wonthaggi however doesn’t have much, if any, wriggle room to change the side that ran out on the weekend.

The Power wereatmaximumplayer points (38/38) against Moe, withthe likesofformer Collingwood players Chugg and Nathan Brown boosting the total.

Players that could come back in are Tom Murray and Troy Harley.

The pair are senior Grand Final players for Wonthaggi, and would only attract one point each.Murrayand Harley made the four-game qualification by playinginthe reserves last Saturday.

Subconsciouslyperhaps, the Lions had less to play for given they had the double-chance secured, andmight notbetoo worried given the final margin was only 10 points against the in-form team of the competition.

Moe senior leader Riley Baldi did not play at the weekend, nor did leading forward Harry Pepper.

In what is looming as the proverbial good problem to have, Pepper’s replacement was Tom Blackshaw, who ended up getting in the best.

History could be repeating for Blackshaw, after exactly the same thing happened to him in Round 18 last year.

finals, the Magpies did nottake their foot off the accelerator as their fate hung on the resultofthe TraralgonversusMorwell game, and the matchbetween Wonthaggi and Moe.

With the Power winning and the Tigers losing,the Magpies jumpedfrom sixthto fifth to extend their season by at least one more week.

Sha nne nL an ge di dS han nen La ng e things for the winners, and was helped by Hudson Holmes, JontyMcGuiness,Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, Mitch Dowse and Jake Hutchins.

Tom Campbell kicked four goals, as did Magpies skipper Jack Leslie.

Campbell now has 37 goals for the season, and is emerging as possibly the most unlikely small forward to every make aleague Team of the Year.

Will Mitchell, Matt Corbett, Randall Stewart, Josh Lando, Lachlan Byrne-Jones andBairnsdale playing-coach Logan Austin (in his last game forthe Redlegs), saw out their seasons on apositive.

 MAFFRA played for pride against Warragul.

That pride was somewhat dented, as the Gulls condemned the Eagles to the wooden spoon in the battle between ninth and 10th. Maffra trailed at every change, bringing their season to an indifferent end at Western Park.

The Eagles were only 20 points downat three quarter time, but faded badly in the last, managing only 1.2 (8) to 4.5 (29).

BayleyPaul led the way withfourgoals for Warragul, while Mitch Smart, Riley Senini, Daniel Smart, Vinnie Caia (three goals) and JesseSiddle were serviceable.

Henry Anderson, Alex Carr, David Adams, Dar cy Gray ,J ona tha nB oy da nd Zach Felsbourg were best for Maffra.

 THE greatest dead-rubber of all played out as predicted.

CBourke. Warragul:D Macfarlane BEST: Maffra: WGieschenR Phelan S Tudor JOldham BDowsett AMcKenzie.Warragul: JOrlickiLGronowC Williamson JNeville SDennis DPearson

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GOALS: Leongatha: FMateria 6T McRae5 DHume 4T Hall 2J Lamers 2J Pellicano 2N Fixter 2BGrabham Andrews2JSchelling JHayes RKelly.Drouin: JDepasquale RStapleton. BEST: Leongatha: JLamers DHume FMateria NFixterT Hall JPellicano.Drouin: CStone CNickels J Depasquale BLucas RStapleton JSmart

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RAdams LMcDonald

PAkram FKennedy.Mor well:T Weatherill GCheshireJ BlackfordN Wilson THutchinson LPatterson

McQuillen 2A Watt WRuthberg. BEST: Warragul: DPaul TWardSGrummisch LCar terM Cahill KBoi.Maffra:SRichards MRondon CHenr yJ Scriven AWrightJ Fitt TR AR ALGON 2.7

6.24 (60)

0.3 0.4 1.4 (10)

Traralgon: OHaberl 2RRutter JMoloney JZappulla GRuach. Morwell: NGiardina. BEST: Traralgon: ABlackfordHHenry BHagleyO Haberl JMoloney WAmbler.Mor well:L EffenbergSCheffers OHoweCPage GJiath NGiardina

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LEONGATHA 2.2 4.3

1.3 3.5 3.6 5.7 (37) GOALS: Leongatha: JGarnham 3MCroatto2KBerr yman IBolge AWilliams.Drouin: RBaker 3M Williames ECroucher BEST: Leongatha: FDonohue KMcGrath JGarnham JCallahan T Gannon KBerr yman. Drouin: RBaker MWilliames WVir tue ECroucher JObernhumer KSmith

The Maroons haveanother assignment against aValley side coming up.

Traralgon will play Moe in the Qualifying Final, and will go into theclash as thehigherranked side and truckloads of confidence havingbeaten the Lions on bothoccasions this season -the most recent by 53 points.

For Morwell, it was adisappointing way to end the season, although awin/loss/draw record of 9-7-2 showedwhat mighthave been.

That those two draws came against finalsboundteams in Traralgon and Sale must have addedtofrustrations,not to mention the fact the Tigers were the onlyteamtobeat Leongatha twice this season.

Whilethosevictories deserve credit, the factMorwellhas finished mid-table in the last three years with relatively the same list might have some supporters wondering when performance is going to spike.

Most university degrees take three years. Anyone who is as smart as they were in their first year compared to their third probably isn’t going to graduate with distinction.

Perhaps more alarminglyfor the Tigers, the fact remains: Morwell has not won afinal since the 2014 Grand Final.

 WONTHAGGI continued their journey as premiership smokey.

The Power made it five wins in arow after

Lucas Forato was also in the best for the Lions, having re-joined the squad late in the season

Others to attractattention were Scott van Dyk, Ben Daniher, Luke Mulqueen, and youngster Jordy Shields.

Mirboo Northlocal Jesse Chila kicked a goal in his first senior game. Chila came to Moe this season along with fellow Mirboo North player Max Woodall, and in anice touch,the two mates each featured in the goals.

Woodall could yet be on Gippsland Power duty during the finals, and the same might be applicable to Liam Masters and Tom Matthews.

 SALE took percentage out of the equation.

The Magpies took a10-goal win into the Elimination Final after trouncing Bairnsdale Sale was relentless in its attack, and ended with ascore of 19.10 (124) to 9.10 (64) at Sale Oval.

The home sideset the scene with afive-goal to one openingterm, and continued to pile on thepainfrom there.

With the Redlegs out of finals contention, Sale possibly benefitted from an opposition that had checked-out on the season.

Needing to win to be any chance of playing

Leonghatha, with the minor premiership sewn-up four weeks ago (virtually even earlier),warmedupfor finalsbyannihilating Drouin 22.14 (146) to 3.5 (23)

The Parrots had 13 goals to one on the board at halftime, and afurther nine to two by the last change. Both teams appeared content to run the last quarterout at Leongatha Recreation Reserve, as one side turned its attention to finals, and the other to Mad Monday.

KyeQuirk,Seb Amorosso, Jordan Kingi, Jarrod Marshall, Jack Fraserand Ed Morris, in his last game for Drouin before taking up the coaching job at Garfield, battled hard for the Hawks.

Jenson Garnham had aday out, kicking 10, while Jarrod Stewart had to make do with four and Jack Hume three.

The trio received plenty of supply from Kim Drew, Tom Marriott, and Jay Walker. Strengthand mentality of the opposition aside, awin of this magnitudeissure to send off ahugewarning shot to the rest of the top five on the eve of finals.

While this season has been one of the most competitiveinGippslandLeaguehistory, two of Leongatha’s three losses havebeen against ateam who are now out of the finals picture in Morwell.

Lange untouchable in MVP stakes

DURKIN

SALE midfielder Shannen Lange

League

and only awaiting delivery.

While the final votes are still to be tallied,

Superstar: Sale midfielder Shannen Lange haswon his thirdGippsland League Most ValuablePlayeraward File photograph

Lange had an unassailable lead heading into the last round at the weekend.

Votesfor the most valuable player are given by both coaches from each game on separate 3,2,1 cards.

Lange was ahead by eight votes from Moe’s Riley Baldi before Round 18 got underway.

If that didn’t make it officialenough,Baldi did not playatthe weekend,meaningLange’s award became even more of aformality.

The efforts of the placegetters areworth mentioning.

Riley's twin brother Trent had 31 votes coming into Round 18. With acombined 68 votesbetween them,the twins may have set arecord unlikely to ever be beaten.

Lange was given six votes for his performance in the Round 17 draw against Morwell.

This year’s MVP makes it three for Lange (2021, 2022), to go with two Trood Award and Rodda Medals as the best player in the Gippsland League as voted by the umpires (2021, 2023).

The Sale local returned to the Magpies in 2021 following a100-game VFL career which included apremiership with Port Melbourne in 2017. Should he win athird Trood Award and Rodda Medal this year, he will become the only Sale player to do so.

Athird league medal would also see Lange join esteemed company with Traralgon legend Greg Morley (who won in 1992,1998and 2003) and John Gallusasthree-time winners. Gallusholds the distinction of winning league medals at three different clubs: Bairnsdale, Maffra and Warragul in 1969, 1970 and1975 respectively.

Saturday, August 31 at Maffra TRARALGON VS MOE (winner to playLeongatha, loser to playwinner of EF)

ELIMINATION FINAL

Sunday, September 1atBairnsdale WONTHAGGI VS SALE

Local girls in AFLW action this weekend

FOOTBALL

AFLW

BY TOM HAYES

THE 2024 AFLW competitionisupon us this weekend, with the ninth season of the highest-level women’s competition set to get underway.

The season begins on Friday (August 30),running through until Saturday, November 30, includingan11-game home-and-away season over 10 weeks, followed by afour-week finals series.

From aLatrobe Valley perspective, theregionhas three women at three respective clubs, all withthree different levels of experience at the top level.

 WITH the most experience is 26-year-old Casey Sherriff from Morwell.

Sherriff spent five years and played 48 games for Melbourne, winningaflag in the seventh season in 2022. At the end of last season, Sherriff was traded to Hawthorn.

Sherriff’s dad, Brett, was also drafted to Hawthorn, with pick 42 of the 1988 Pre-Season Draft. He spent the next

two years at the Hawks, before being shifted to Brisbane with pick 43 of the 1991 Mid-Season Draft.

season with the

Jiath holding out hope for Hawks return

FOOTBALL

AFL EXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

AFL locals took to the field for the last home-andaway round at the weekend.

On Saturday afternoon at the MCG, Richmond hosted Gold Coast,inwhatturned out to be a send-off for premiership Tigers Dustin Martin, Dylan Grimes and Marlion Pickett.

The Suns spoilt theparty however, coming from the ground winners, 14.10 (94) to 10.6 (66).

Moe and Fish Creek’s SamFlanders had yet another day to remember, collecting 29 disposals and kicking 2.2 (14), along with six tackles,six clearances, and three goal assists. It will be interesting to seehow the umpiresthink he performed throughout the season when it comes to Brownlow Medal night.

Moe’s Bailey Humphrey stuckfat on the half forwardline, amassing 10 touches, takingthree marks,and giving offagoalassist.

Gold Coast finished theseason with an 11-12 win-loss record (bestintheir history), finishing the season two wins (and some percentage) from the top eight, in 13th position.

Richmond will turn to the draft after finishing last for the first time since 2007.

 ST KILDA foundthemselves in one of the

WINGS FINALLY CLIPPED

IT had to happen eventually.

Maffracoming lastisnot afamiliarsight to many in the Gippsland League.

The Eagles ‘officially’ collected their first wooden spoon in 37 years last Saturday. In thattime,Maffra hasbeen oneofthe most

most important fixtures of the weekend, and they lived up to the challenge.

The Saints took down Carlton, who were vying to seal afinals spot at MarvelStadium on Sunday afternoon, 11.10 (76) to 11.8 (74).

Atight openingterm slightly went the way of the Saints, and it remained that way up until halftime.

St Kilda went goal-for-goal with the Blues in the third term, but Carlton hunted them in the last quarter to lead by five points after trailing by 20.

Alate, late Jack Higgins goal clinched it for the Saints, as Carlton’s fate shifted into the hands of Port Adelaide, who played Fremantle in Perth immediately after.

Carlton held onto eighth on the live ladder, needing Fremantle to lose to hold onto their finals hopes. Port Adelaide eventually got the job done, meaning the result againstStKilda didn’t matter.

Traralgon’s Tim Membrey only had nine disposals, but kicked two clutch goals along with five marks and three tackles.

 MORWELL’S Changkuoth Jiath is in arace against the clock to get fit for his first finals appearance.

Jiath was againleft out of Hawthorn’s best22at the weekenddue to an ongoing calf complaint. The half back turnedwingerwas listed as atest to play Now withtwo weeks until their next game, Jiath will have extra time to recover to be available for selection.

successful clubs in country Victoria, averaging a premiership once every four years. The Eagles’ run post-Millennium has been even more astonishing, winning nine premierships in 18 seasons.

Maffra has missed finals only three times since the turn of the century -all coming in the last three years.

Perhaps ironically, Richmond also claimed the wooden spoon in 1987, just as they have this season.

finishedsecond on the ladder but exited the finals in straightsets. Brisbane Lions were the eventual premiers, winning the flag from fourth place.

Sherriff will hope to be apart of the new-look squad to bring Hawthorn up the ladder.Lastseason,the Hawks won three games, finishing 14th.

If they are able to channel the Hok Ball that the men’s team are displaying at the moment, the girls might just be achancetomakefinals.

Hawthorn start their season against Carlton at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium on Sunday, September 1from1.05pm.

 ALREADY in the system is Traralgon’s Lily-Rose Williamson.

Williamson waspicked up by Essendon as areplacement signingfor Eloise Ashley-Cooper during the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft.

Shemadeher debut forthe club in 2022 against Richmond. She is known forher tough, combative style of play, andpresents dominance in one-on-one contests.

Williamson played five games in her debut season, but unfortunately

missed out last year, meaning she has not stepped up for the senior side in two years.

Nonetheless, she remains on the list for areason, and will be hoping to get out on the parkfor the Bombers in 2024. The Bombers willhost Fremantleto start their season, playing at Windy Hill on Saturday, August 31 at 3.05pm.  THE new kid on the block is Traralgon’s Amber Schutte.

Schutte is the only person currently active from the region that was picked up during aNational Draft. She went with pick 32 to Collingwood. Being the Magpies’ third selection of the draft, they weren’t messing around when they selected her.

Schutte is described as aspeedy and powerful defender,who spentmost of her time at GippslandPoweroff half backand on the wing, collecting some midfield minutes.

If Schutte makes her debut,itwill come in the opening game of the season. Sydney are hosting Collingwood this Friday, August 30 from 7.15pm at North Sydney Oval.

Season powering on to finals

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND POWER

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND Power played its final round of the home-and-awayseason in the Coates Talent League at the weekend.

Power Boys were defea ted by Danden ong Stingrays 14.7 (91) to 11.15 (81) at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

Power wastested early,and were down by as much as six goals during the first half.

They attempted to rally late, kicking two of the three goals in the final term and outscored their opponent by 15 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough.

Moe's Tom Matthews finished with three goals, with Jesse Craven, Max Donohue,Harrison Canning, Morwell's Ricky Mentha and Willem Duursma also prominent.

Power finished the season in sixth positionahead of finals, ready to face Murray Bushrangers who they beat by 22 points during the season in the Wildcard Round.

Gippsland Power Girls also succumbed to the Stingrays, losing 13.16 (94) to 3.3 (21).

The Power Girls started impressively, booting three straight goals to lead after the opening term, but couldn't muster another major the rest of the way home and conceded the next 11 goals.

Thelocal girls also finished in the finals in sixthplace, and will face-off against Geelong Falcons once the finals are finalised.

Talent League finals are complicated, with the league splitinto metro and country conferences, giving teams achancetoqualify via wildcard.

 AFTER two weeks off, Gippsland Power returned to Morwell and bested Northern Knights, 14.11 (95) to 12.14 (86) on August 17.

ThePower boys jumped out of the gates early, before the visitors to their credit clawed back into the game thatincluded eight goals to five in the second half.

At three-quarter-time, the Gippsland side still heldathree-goal lead, but the Knightsthen booted the opening four majors of the final term within thefirst 10 minutes.

After aresponseofgoals at either end, Heyfield’s Asher Eastham responded quickly after climbing for ahanger, grabbing an opposing defender as he was kicking and being awarded holding the ball. As Power’s number one forward over the season, Eastham went back andcomfortably nailed the goal to again swing the leadback the way of Gippsland with minutesremaining.

Eastham claimedbest-on-ground honours for his three goals, followed by Max Stobie, Jesse Craven, Max Donohue and Wil Malady.

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Demons,Sherriff battled an arm injury whichkepther out of action on occasions. The Demons

In the thickofit: Traralgon’s Amber Schutte had her firsthit-out as aMagpies last week in apractice game against Fremantle Photograph: AFL Galleries

Tigers bookdatewith Newborough

overcome the first finals hurdle, afterlosing at the same stagelastyear.

"Really tough battle again all day -MDU have some elite mids that run and use the footy really well," he said.

FINALS got underway in theMid Gippsland Football-Netball League at the weekend.

Top-two sides Fish Creek and Yinnar took stock with aweek off, and watched Foster, Meeniyan Dumbalk United, Newborough and Morwell East play in aset of eliminators.

The Tigers were just a'blink' away from finishing in the top-two, however, Foster prepared as well as they could have to play the cards they were dealt, coming up against an MDU side they had beaten just seven days prior.

On aperfectly presented Tooraoval,itwas Foster who pounced early with anine-point quarter time lead, quickly extending to 23 at the main break.

The Demons kept in touch going into the final quarter. Withtheir season on the line, they fought with all they had, only to go down by acouple of kicks, 10.10 (70) to 9.4 (58).

The Tigers weredeserving 12-pointwinners, and their season took another step forward to this Sunday's do-or-die semi-finalagainst Newborough. Foster coach Sam Davies said he was pleased to

"They copped afew injuries early so to be able to battle it out all day is acredit to them.

"Our processes really stood up and we will take alot out of todaygoing forward. We willget the recovery in and be ready for the next challenge."

Foster's best included Dylan Williams,Jack Rathjen, Jake Thornell, Todd Bastion and James Morris,the handful of players instrumental in the Tigers getting the upper hand despite the best efforts of MDU's Steve Forrester, Tim Harris, Jarrod Hoy, Thomas Corry and Jess Hickey.

The Demons did everything they could and showed the same honesty at every contest as they have done all year, and despite their best efforts, the disappointment of bowing out at the first hurdle hit hard.

"Tough loss,the boys gaveittheir all and just fell short," MDU coach Nathan Allen said.

"A couple of injuries early, putting us down to one rotation hurt us in the long run.

"Foster were reallywell drilled.Made it very hardfor us to movethe footy all day andwere

very strong at the contest. Good luck to all teams still in the hunt!"

 QUALIFYING FINAL PREVIEW -FISH CREEK VS YINNAR

FISHCreek will startthe Qualifying Final as warm favourites.

The reigning premier has managed to do what was needed in order to give themselves the best chance of ashortcut to the 2024 Grand Final.

Their opponents, Yinnar, have shownoutstanding form at varioustimes of theseason, interruptedbya couple of concerning 'flat' spots that could have cost them dearly given the closenessofthe competition.

However, the Magpies hung tough, theirearly and midseason group of wins was enough to give themselves ashot at this years title.

While Yinnar surprisingly lost to Stony Creek in the last round, they have defeated Fish Creek this season.

Back in Round 3, the Magpies beat the Kangaroos 11.7 (73) to 7.10 (52).

Yinnar coach Sam McCulloch said all was in readiness for abig clash.

"We really let ourselves down in anumberof areas in our last home-and-awaymatch,weidentified these after the game, and will make sure we

sharpen up this week and prepare ourselves to be ready for Fish Creek," he said.

 SEMI FINAL PREVIEW -FOSTER VS NEWBOROUGH

THIS oneisworth the entry price.

Two both in-form teams, both deserving of moving astep closer to their ultimate goal.

In Round 10 of the home-and-away season it was Foster that were comfortable victors, accounting for the Bulldogs by better than five goals

Newborough was never in the hunt on that day, but didn't give up either, as their coach Craig Skinner highlighted.

“Gotbeaten in alot of areas by abetter team. We brought effort but couldn’t execute,” he said. Anew day brings new opportunities, and for the Tigers, an extra days break and astrongblock of games has them ready to go.

With respected coach Skinner announcing he will be stepping down at season's end, his players are daringtodream aboutthe possibilitiesofa perfect send off.

There is already atense feelingbetween these two teams, and the game is deserving of avery large finals crowd from both communities and the footballing public.

Junior premiers crowned in Central Gippsland

CGJFL

GRAND Finals were held in the Central Gippsland

Junior Football League last Sunday.

Arecord crowd came to Ted Summerton Reserve, with 550 cars and 300 walk-ins, leading to agate of $6150.

All four games were played in great spirits to conclude the season.

Premiers were: Moe (Under 16s), Hill End (U14s), Mirboo North (U12s) and Corner Inlet (U10s).

Bestonground medalswentto: Mason Snowden (Moe, U16s), Corey Smith (Hill End, U14s),Rainer O'Brien (MirbooNorth,U12s) and Kaiden Dow (Moe, U10s).

The effortofMoe winning the U16s flag was noteworthy, as the Lions also field aU16steam in the Gippsland League. Moe has done more than simply field two teams as well, with the Lions finishing the Gippsland League U16s season second on the ladder.

The Lions will play Maffra this Saturday in the QualifyingFinal,playing the Eaglesontheir home turf.

GIPPSLAND FINALS SCHEDULE -WEEK 2

Tiger time: They knowhow to win flagsatMirboo Nor th. TheTigerswon the CGJFL Under 12s premiership on Sunday.

Omen: Moe wonthe CentralGippslandJunior FootballLeague Under 16spremiership.

Smallclub, big heart: Hill End claimedthe Under 14sflag Photographs supplied

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE -ROUND 18

AGRADE: Bairnsdale 42 def Sale 29, Traralgon 46 def Morwell 28, Warragul 87 def Maffra30, Moe 57 def Wonthaggi 33, Leongatha 56 def Drouin 47

BGRADE: Sale 44 def Bairnsdale 42, Traralgon 70 def Morwell 36, Warragul 76 def Maffra 31,Moe 49 def Wonthaggi 38, Drouin 54 def Leongatha 44.

CGRADE: Bairnsdale 51 def Sale 33, Morwell 33 def Traralgon 31, Maffra53def Warragul 34, Wonthaggi 23 def Moe 20, Leongatha 44 def Drouin 40.

UNDER 17s: Bairnsdale 37 def Sale 28, Traralgon 49 def Morwell 17,Maffra47def Warragul 27,Wonthaggi 41 def Moe 19, Leongatha 33 drew Drouin 33.

UNDER 15s: Bairnsdale 42 def Sale 26, Traralgon 38 def Morwell 21, Maffra43def Warragul 22, Moe 41 def Wonthaggi 26, Drouin 34 def Leongatha 33.

UNDER 13s: Sale 23 drew Bairnsdale 23, Traralgon 55 def Morwell 5, Maffra52 def Warragul 5, Moe 52 def Wonthaggi 2, Leongatha 55 def Drouin 12

NORTH GIPPSLAND -QUALIFYING FINALS

AGRADE: Churchill 38 def Heyfield 37

BGRADE: YYN 58 def Woodside 53.

CGRADE: Sale City45def Churchill 37

DGRADE: TTU36def Woodside 34.

UNDER 17s: Rosedale 27 def TTU 21

UNDER 15s: Heyfield 41 def Sale City31.

NORTH GIPPSLAND -ELIMINATION FINALS

AGRADE: Woodside 49 def TTU 45

BGRADE: Gormandale 46 def Heyfield 37

CGRADE: TTU41def YYN 35

DGRADE: YYN 41 def Rosedale 39 UNDER 17s: Glengarry40def Churchill 15

UNDER 15s: HWoodside 31 def Rosedale 17

MID GIPPSLAND -ELIMINATION FINALS

AGRADE: Morwell East 53 def Mirboo North 47,MDU 36 def Foster 27

BGRADE: StonyCreek 26 def Fish Creek 22, Mirboo North 40 def Morwell East 37

CGRADE: Toora33def Morwell East 23, Mirboo North 35 def Newborough 23.

DGRADE: Yinnar 26 def Tarwin 23, Newborough 33 def MDU 25.

UNDER 17s: Yinnar 39 def Hill End 15,MDU 42 def Fish Creek 39.

UNDER 15s: Mirboo North 36 def MDU 32, Yinnar 35 def Hill End 30.

UNDER 13s: MDU23def Mirboo North 17, Newborough 32 def Boolarra21.

Cougars deny Heyfield in last-second thriller

NETBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLTAND TOM HAYES

IN the final round of Gippsland League netball, the top five was set for finals action now ready to get underway.

Traralgon defeated Morwelltosecure afinals berth in adominant 46 to 28 outing.

The Maroons held the Tigers firmly to start, up 12-5 afterthe firstquarter, but Morwell picked things up and made Traralgon work to conclude thefirst half.

Regardless,the Maroons still led by nine goals by thearrival of half time on their home court.

It only lifted for Traralgon as the game recommenced, holding the Tigerstojust four goals as they jumped up to an insurmountable 14-goal lead in time for the final term.

The Maroons finished stronglyand outscored their rivals across every term that culminated in a12-8 fourth quarter conclusion.

It was extra special for Traralgon, who besides bookingthemselves aspotinthe finals, celebrated Stacey Jacobsen’s 300th AGrade match.

Sophie Lecchino top-scored with 30 goals and was supported by Cassidy Smith (15) that combatted Claire Marks’ 16 goals for Morwell.

Moe smashedWonthaggi’shopes of afinals push, defeating the Power 57-33.

If the Power had of gotten on top of the Lions, they would have secured fifth position and kicked Bairnsdale out of the finals.

However,Moe jumpedout to a14-5start after the first quarter that told the tale for how the game would play out.

The dominant reigning premier added afurther 17 goals in the second term to equally lead by 17 come halftime in South Gippsland.

Wonthaggi triedtokeep withthe Lions, butin the end it was too big to recover from.

Moe’s RamayerGourley andGeorgiaMoodyeach finished with 28 goals.

At the conclusion of the home-and-away season, theLions finished threegamesclear for first-place with just adraw their only blemish.

Bairnsdale downed Sale 42-29 to give the Redlegs an extended season.

Coming up against asecond-bottom side, the result was almost certain, only by how much.

AnnaMooney(22 goals) and SallyDeller (20) were instrumental for the Redlegs, while Kate Van der Voort (23) did her best for Sale.

The Magpies finish with one win for the year, coming against Maffra.

Thatresult locks in amatchup between Traralgon and BairnsdalethisSunday, September1at Bairnsdale.

Warragul demolished Maffra to the tune of 57 goals, 87-30.

Finishingone winoff second-place,the Gulls are readytogofar come finals time.

Emma Ryde endedthe year 131 goals better than any othershooter in the GippslandLeague

Leongatha upset Drouin in astalemate, 56-47.

The Hawks, who had ran the table with most sides (except Moe), would have felt like they could have had an easy finish to the home-and-away season, with the Parrots missing out on finals regardless of the result.

 ELIMINATION Finals headlined at the weekend for the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League, with some exceptional contest on the court.

Unstoppable: Churchill’s Samantha Mann was solid as arockindefence during Saturday’s Qualifying Final. The Cougarswon athrilling encounter againstHeyfield by onegoal. Photograph: TomHayes

Morwell East beat Mirboo North 53-47 out at Toora Recreation Reserve.

The Hawks narrowly missed out on adouble chance during the finals series, with Fish Creek finishingtwo premiership points better by the end of the home-and-away season.

That now sets up amatchup between Morwell East and MDU after the Demons defeated Foster last Sunday at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve, 36-27.

The (elimination) Semi Final will be this Sunday at Yinnar Recreation Reserve.

NETBALL FINALS SCHEDULE

Top-seeded clubs Yinnar and Fish Creek will battle it out on Saturday at Newborough, mirroring the senior football the same day.

 CHURCHILL and Heyfield started the A Grade finals off in fashion, with athrilling game to decide the Qualifying Final at George Bates Reserve.

Heyfield had all of the momentum during the first half, but the Cougars didn't allow them to extend their lead past four or five goals.

Churchill remainedinclose quarters, which was more than enough to give them achanceatpinching the lead back at the very last.

Heyfield looked to lock thegame up when Churchill defender Stacey Yates was sin binned, leaving the second-placed side with one defender in the ring.

But somehow, Churchill kept the Kangaroos from entering for the most part, tying the scores once Yates returned.

The Cougars got their last shot up to take the lead in thedying seconds. Heyfield had one last chance to send the game into overtime, but missed out by amatter of seconds, with the siren sounding before they could get their shot away.

Churchill will play Sale City at Stephenson Park this weekend for aplace in the Grand Final, following their 38-37 win.

Woodside took care of Traralgon Tyers United in theElimination FinalatRosedaleRecreation Reserve on Sunday.

The Wildcats,who finishedfourth, looked the better of the two early, sending the margin over five goals as early as the first quarter.

But credit to the Bombers who kept Woodside accountable, eventually keeping the game close enough for atight finish.

In the end, Woodside prevailed,49-45, with TTU never really getting within three or four goals. For the Bombers,they will return in 2025. As for Woodside, it's still do-or-diethis weekend in Glengarry when they play Heyfield.

The winner of this semi-final will play the loser of Sale City and Churchill.

The Latrobe

Heyfield hand out first quarter blitz

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY TOM HAYES

WITH everything on the line,the NorthGippsland football Elimination Final was quite the one-sided affair.

Sale City and Heyfield filtered into fourth and fifthrespectively after 18 rounds, having to play each other for progression in the finals picture.

Heading to Rosedale Recreation Reserve, the fifth-placed Kangaroos stole the show, dominating the Bulldogs in a18.16 (124)to9.12 (66) scoreline

The intensity between the two teams was high as the game got underway.

Both sideswent inside 50 withouta score, perhaps showing flashes of what was to come.

Four minutes intothe opening term, Heyfield ran coast-to-coast on the far wing, as akick inside 50 found Kyle Graham on the run, who ran inside and snapped truly for the first score of the game.

The Kangaroos doubled their lead just minutes later, and all of asudden Sale City’s intensity was gone after only five minutes.The Bulldogs’ intensity wasreplaced withhot temper,which cost them dearly.

Heyfield made it three straight goals when a downfield free kick on the goal line made for the easiest of conversions.

With all of the run, Heyfield’s Liam Heasley rebounded from defence after the following centre bounce, kicking long inside forward 50. Abump on the possession sent afree kick downfield again.

Sale City playersbecame frustrated, forcing a physical nature uponHeyfield which cost them another 50-metre penalty.Heyfieldkicked their second from the goal line and fourth for the game after just 12 minutes had been played.

Aquick kick out of the pack found its way through the big sticks for the Kangaroos minutes later. Even when it looked likethey weren’t trying to score, they were.

Eighteen minutesinto the firstterm, and Heyfield was first to the ball every time. Shaun Humphreys was excellent on the lead, marking out in front, and converting from the arc to make it six straight It was getting ugly for Sale City now, who were beginning to take the formofwitches hats, and only 20 minutes had surpassed.

The Bulldogs barged theirway forward for a rare inside 50, which was marked by Sale City

NORTH GIPPSLAND

SENIORS

playing-coachJacob Schuback. When it finally looked like they would have their first score, his kick drifted, hitting the top of the behind post.

Fiveminutes later,the Bulldogscontinued to put in work, making it more difficult for Heyfield to stretch upon their lead. But their good work was undone by split-second decisions that would hinder their progress.

An arrant push in aruckcontest gave away another freekick to Heyfield in frontofgoal,as they nailed their seventh in arow.

With the siren nearing, Heyfield continued to surge inside 50 with every opportunity, and when they did, they went deep to the square.

Seemingly out-marking Sale Cityatevery instance,Heyfield’s Daniel Burton decided to literally jump head and shoulders above the rest, taking amonster mark in the goal square on the back of the Bulldogs defenders.

He slotted it,withthe siren sounding shortly after. The game hadreached the tipping point already, Heyfield leading 8.4 (52) to nothing.

At quarter time, the message was clear to the Bulldogs. Schuback told his troops to lift their intensity and begin to take risks through the corridor.Shoutsof“reset” and“chip away” sparked somefight in the Bulldogs as they entered the second term.

The game had glimpses of Hawthornand

9.8 13.8 (86)

3.1 7.5 8.8 12.9 (81) GOALS: YYN: DMacdonald 5T Hutton 2J Keyhoe 2BBurnett DBentley CMacInnesL Rees Woodside: MO’Sullivan 3DFarmer3L Hard2MDyke ZRichards CWhiteoak RPepper BEST: YYN: DBrooks BMorrow JDeVirgilio RByrne DMacdonald LFry.Woodside: MCollison C Whiteoak JKennedy BJohnson MO’Sullivan MDyke

2.7

(66) GOALS: Heyfield: KGraham 6SHumphreys4D Burton2JBeha NDinsdale FStephenson B Manson SAndersonT Birss.SaleCity: KMartin 4O Waugh KMcCulloch JSchuback CWhitehill BMacgregor-Davies BEST: Heyfield: KGraham RMcMillan LHeasley SHumphreysI Wheeler TMarchesi. Sale City: HTollner CWhitehill CKelf KMartin BMcKay MEvans

RESERVES

HEYFIELD 1.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 (30)

(121) GOALS: Heyfield: Miller Eastham, Matthew Millar 2Dylan Patmore1.Woodside: David McKean 7Brayden Askew 3Cohan Hanning Christopher Whiteoak Stephen Lambert2 Angus Dean Ethan Stephens Blake Reed 1. BEST: Heyfield: Dylan Patmore, Miller Eastham, Benjamin Darby, Wayne Knight, MurrayCasella, Lachlan Hewish. Woodside: Alex Walpole David Mckean,Brenton Kuch, BraydnWilson, Khyden Hanning,HamishMcLeod TTU3.4 5.7 6.11 9.14 (68) SALECITY1.2 2.6 5.8 8.12 (60)

GOALS: TTU: BPoel 4L Albanese 2T Mustoe RJacobsen NHarrup. Sale City: AHeatherington 4BFleay 2BSandemanCJohnson. BEST: TTU: NHarrupBPoel RJacobsen HWhateley R Richards SDuguid.SaleCity: BCunningham NIerardi TOreilly DBirdPJewell JJones

THIRDS

CHURCHILL 2.27.7 10.11 18.13 (121) HEYFIELD 3.1 3.2 3.9 3.9 (27) Goals: Churchill: TysonCrawford6Max Fowler 3DanielTobin

Richmond’s mostrecent encounter, beginning with afirst quarter blitz, followed by asomewhat even contest.

However the second quarter began with Heyfield picking up exactly where they had left off.

Sale City wonthe firstclearance,but it was intercepted by Heyfielddefender Thomas Marchesi, who took off as he frequently did throughout the day. The Kangaroos transitioned from defence to attack in amatter of seconds, withFinn Stephenson converting his set shot.

Minutes later,the Bulldogs finally got on the board, but it was onlya minorscore. Sale City’s Flynn Read was intervened with in acontest, but his set shot sprayed wide. Nonetheless, their score was moving in the right direction.

As the quarter moved toward the midway point, scoring hit alull, which was apositive for Sale City, but still they weren’t chipping away at the margin.

Both sides entered their forward 50s on multiple occasions withoutascore, butHeyfieldtook full advantage of another defensive error,when Humphreys had his arms chopped 15 metres out, directly in front, kicking their 10th straight goal.

Despite being 66 points down midway through the secondterm,SaleCitymade it difficult for Heyfield to get much further away, finally kicking their firstgoal of the game 21 minutesintothe second quarter.

Their momentum continued, with repeat entry after repeat entry, yet minor scores were the only ones ticking. Another forward 50 entry to the Bulldogs saw Kane Martin mark on the siren. He went back and made no mistake to keep the game alive at halftime, the scorereading 10.8 (68) to 2.7 (19).

With the chance to ice the game in the third quarter, Heyfield certainly started as if that was the plan.

TysonBirss gotthings going with asnap around thebodyunderpressurebySale City defenders

The Kangaroos had two in five minutes when Humphreys broke another chain of Bulldogs possession with another snap going through the big sticks. Heyfield began to runaway with it, leading by 63 points at this stage.

Minutes ticked by with no majors. SaleCity assumed much of the possession, slowing the gamedownwiththe ball in their hands,when they possibly should’ve been sending Hail Mary’s to cut the margin.

Graham slotted another against the run for

Heyfield midwaythrough the quarter, as Sale City continued to miss their opportunities, while the Kangaroos oppositely weren’t.

Withthe quarter coming to aclose, scoring started to free up abit more. The Bulldogs had their chance to kick their first for the quarter, but Martin’s shot wentwayward -out on the full. Heyfield ran coastto-coast from the turnover, ending with Graham kicking another around the body.

With not alot of stoppage in the third quarter, the siren was expected abit earlier, but it didn’t sound. Sale City still had time.

From the centre bounce, the Bulldogssurged forward, forcing aball-up inside 50. From the stoppage, the ball was palmed down and expertly converted for the Bulldogs’ first of the term. They added another through Ostin Waugh in the goal square, following aHeyfield turnover as they attempted to exit their defensive 50.

Moments later, as the siren was about to sound, Sale Cityseniorbest-and-fairest CooperWhitehill kicked another froma stoppage, completing athreegoalrun in four minutes beforethe siren sounded.

Heyfield led by 60 points at threequarter time, butitwas on the brink of beingmuchworse. The message at the Heyfield huddle was to finish them off and to win the last quarter, while for Sale City, they were told asimilar message to that of quarter time -roll the dice.

The floodlights turned on as clouds begantocover the reserve, rain was on its way.

Burton got the party started for the Kangaroos with the first goal within theopening minuteof the lastterm, dribbling one through an unattended goal square.

Sale City pegged acouple back in the next 10 minutes through Martin, but Graham continued to find himself in handy positions, cancelling out the Bulldogs’ scores.

During the final 15 minutes, the game was well andtruly iced. Both sides kicked two goals each as thegame opened up atad more, but the result was set in stone.

Heyfield claimed amassive win over one of the in-form teams in the competition to keep their season alive.

Graham wasbest on for Heyfield, kicking six goals.Alsohighlighted was Robert McMillan, Heasley, Humphreys, IsaacWheeler,and Marchesi.

For the exiting Sale City, Hudson Tollner, Whitehill, Chris Kelf, Martin, Brad McKay, and Mitchell Evans were standouts.

St Paul’sforge deeper connection to Indigenous culture with

IN fosteringthe connection betweenthe Brayakaulungpeopleofthe Gunaikurnai Nation, the traditional owners of the

around the centre circle

prior to the first bounce, players from both St Paul’s and Gippsland Grammar, as well as umpires and coaching staff, participated in the ceremony. This smoking ceremony is anew step by St Paul’s in forming adeeper connectionand relationship to the local Indigenous culture.

Rebound: Thomas Marchesi wasstrong in Heyfield’sbackline,pictured diverting the flow of the ballinthe Kangaroos’favour

Photograph: ErikaAllen

Bruised and battered Hutton the hero

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

IT’Snot often duringfinals time players get to sit in the sun in front of and backed by their hometown fans and live through agame like this.

YallournYallourn North hosted the first day of finals action in the North Gippsland FootballNetball League last Saturday.

This was the first time the Jets had hosted afinal since joining the NGFNL in 2021.

The Jetsdefeated Woodside in the Qualifying Final, 13.8 (86) to 12.9 (81) in amatch that displayed all types of swings and storylines culminating in YYN playing-coach Tom Hutton booting the match-winning goal.

In time for the bounceofthe ball,you couldn’t have asked for abetter day weather wise, which meant bothpremiership-hungrysides had littleto fall back on if results didn’t go their way.

Little score was seen through the first seven minutes, with two top-tier midfields crashing and bashing yet either unable to break away.

Woodside nailed the first three goals of the game, catchingthe Jets defenders out of sync.

The Wildcats’ Michael O’Sullivan found himself open twice in quick succession to extend their untouched lead.

The first fruitful run of things YYNproduced saw Hutton roll back from centre half forward, sensing what the Jets needed to see themselves land their first punch. He marked the ball and led aswitch play connecting with seasoned backmen Dylan Bentley and Campbell MacInnes sending the ball forward finishing with Dean MacDonald giving the Jets their first major.

YYN regainedtheir edge,holding Woodside scorelessfollowingtheir initial spurt and added the next seven scoring shots to finish the opening term ahead 3.4 (22) to 3.1 (19).

Preceding quarter time, the battleinthe middle continued, as Ryan Foat (Woodside) and Ben Morrow (YYN)went shot-for-shot attempting to palm the ball down to their fellow on-ballers while also equally working themselves across the ground as atypical ruckmen.

It began to breakthe way of the Jets with Hutton finding Bentleyonthe fat side creeping forward for the first goal of the second quarter.

The Wildcats still weren’t about to give in despite conceding the last four goals of the match, as they positioned aballupinthe far pocket of the changeroom end where Matt Dyke check-sided a monster goal out of the stoppage along the boundary, bringing the game back within seven points.

YYN’s Josh Keyhoe responded with two magnificentpassages, firstlyworking himself open for his first goal and then busting through two Woodside defenders to lace out Barrie Burnett open in the middle of the forward 50 thatended

withMacInnestrailing, sending home the Jets' third for the quarter.

However, with the game seemingly going their way, the Jets did appear slightly overzealous at times, with men getting free as Woodside controlled possession awaiting achance to strike.

Inaccurate kicking saw two set shots from the Wildcats swing and miss before goals from O’Sullivan and Daniel Farmersaw Woodside jump out in front for the first time since their opening run.

The Jets took back their lead just in time for halftime, withWoodside’s Jeremy Morgan holding ontoHutton upon amark, drawing a50-metre penalty sending the playing-coach into an easy goal.

YYN led by apoint, 7.6 (48) to 7.5 (47) at the main break.

While YYNpresumed now was their time to run over the topofanunderdone Woodside, who had faced some trying times leading up to their finals campaign while the Jets were winners of their last four games (ironically, their lastloss cameagainst Woodside), it was easier said than done.

After Keyhoe nailed his second, minutes into the second half, adry patch followed as many players began to feel the heat with the sun barrelling down onto George Bates Reserve.

The first half saw ahealthy amount of goals each way -the thirdquarternot so much, with only three majors to its name.

After ahard hit, Hutton came to ground and was

ushered off by the trainer holding his ribs.

The Jets still found themselves above water, kicking two of those threetotalgoals, but alateone from Farmer working hard back into Woodside’s forward 50 andpassing two YYNdefenders had him rewarded with anice grab and set shot goal that kept the margin at six points with aquarter to play.

The Wildcats rolled on from this newfound life, runninginnumbers and connecting across the ground, desperately trying to avoid falling into an Elimination Final the following week.

Astoppage was won by Woodside along the halfforward line, withthe ball falling into Cam Whiteoak’s hands, who perfectly palmed the ball ahead to Rowan Pepper, allowing him to run straightahead for goal tying the game up 62-apiece.

Added inspiration waspresented to YYN as Hutton fought through pain and returned to the field, giving his side the feeling that they weren’t going to fall by the wayside. The time was now.

What Hutton was calling for from his team finally came to fruition as aworkmanlike and confident YYN unit gained and gained on their opponents, responding with the next three goals, two coming from MacDonald and another from Burnett that sent it out to ahefty margin with the game nearing time-on.

Woodside answered the call out of the middle with it all-or-nothing at this point, and found the ball through the middle posts with Liam Hard in the goal square.

YYN preceded to withstand adecentchunk of time with several repeat entries into the Wildcats forward line before eventually working them down, chipping the ball around and findingWhiteoak, who bombedadeep goal home bringing the margin back to five points.

Pressure began to set, onlyminutes ago it seemed as if the Jets were destined to send themselves through to the Semi Final with little faze -but it was now thrown up in the air.

YYN supporters began to feel sick as Woodside were awarded afreekick inside the centre square and punted the ball into the pack.

Luck seemed to be going the Wildcatsway as the ball fell out the back and Farmer snapped for his third with no defence in front of him, giving them aone-pointedge well and truly into red time.

Another centre bounce was won by Woodside, causing ascramble atop of the Wildcatsforward 50. The ball founditselfout and landed in Whiteoak’s hands, bursting straight ahead ready to send one through, however, YYN’s Riley Byrne came out of the woodwork, chasing him down for holding the ball,erupting the crowd as agoal there would have surely sealed the Jets' fate.

That act gave YYN the jolt they needed, working the ball up further afield into astoppage in YYN’s forward line.

Out of the pocket, Hutton picked up the ball, spun away towards the boundary line on the left side and let rip ashot on his favoured left boot that kept far before turning in.

Right in front of the YYN can bar, on-lookers leapt to their feet and roared with glee as the goal umpire reaffirmed what they knewtobetrue while plenty of teammates around the contestsurrounded Hutton.

Less than aminutelater,the siren sounded with Jets playersand supporters’ hands in the air while Woodside appeared lost as to what had occurred.

Hutton, never one to take credit, said it was all about their collective fight.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the fight and grit the boys showed in thoselastsix or seven minutes where we could’ve easily rolled over and taken the easy wayout and fallen back on the fact that we have the double chance,” he said.

“But I’ve been really clear all along that the second chance is aluxury we’re not interested in using and the boys dug in and found something extratoget over the linewhich was verypleasing.”

Dylan Brooksreceived the best-on-groundfor the Jets, streaming off half back, followed by Morrow, Jame De Virgilio, Byrne, MacDonald (five goals) and Lucas Fry.

Woodside performe da dm irably, especially through the guts with MarkCollison, Whiteoak, Josh Kennedy, Ben Johnson, O'Sullivan (three goals) and Dyke recognised in defeat.

YYN now set up to play TTU at Stephenson Park for aspot in the2024North Gippsland GrandFinal

Forces combine to launch all-girls Auskick program

FOOTBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

REMEMBER the days after school when every local ground would be covered with kids, littleyellow footballsinhand, jumpingand bumping around ecstatic for their time for Auskick?

Morwell Park PrimarySchool and Morwell Central Primary School, alongside on-site education and community organisationOur Place partnered with AFL Gippsland to deliver an all-girls Auskick program across the month of August during Term 3ofthe school year

The session sw ere take nb yA FL Vi ctor ia Participation Coordinator, Caitlin Weston as well as star local women'sfootballer, Newborough’s Alisha Molesworth.

It's quiteapparent thatparticipation from a junior levelinfootball has beendwindling for years, which stems from the shrinking opportunities at the games foundation.

Our Place's Sophie Turner and Isaac Abas said that the initiative came about due lower numbers at junior football clubs, and to help get more young girls involved in the sport.

"We've had alongstand ing relatio nship or partnership with AFL Gippsland and we started off with just tryingtoboost the numbers at the Auskick at (the Morwell) Eagles, so we did afew thingsaround town to get the numbers higher," Turner explained.

"They had the idea of an all-girls centre and I was honestly thinking like 10 (kids) wouldcome but we've had 56 register now from both Morwell Park and Morwell Central."

Turner and Abas highlighted that the Morwell Junior FootballClubhas gone from low 30s last year all the way up to 72 registered participants

"We want to keep our relationship withthe local clubsand how we can get thatprogressingfor girls in the area," Turner added.

"It's been really good, we're really happy."

Awesome: An all-girls Auskickprogram hasbeenrunning acrossthe month featuring outstanding numbersfromMorwell Park Primar ySchooland Morwell CentralPrimar ySchool. Pictured is Nadia Cooper,Phazeand Juztice-Rose Drayton, and OurPlace’s Hannah Copland.

Abasalsomentioned the barriers thatsomeof the girlsface when attempting to break into the sport, even at grassroots, and how the program helps overcome that.

"I think it's just made it easier,havinganall-girls

Auskick centre, to step out of their comfort zone andwork on those skills without having the boys around (and) getting that ego out of the way and sort of hogging (the ball), so that's helped," he said.

Facilitator of the program, Westonhas been thrilled by the enthusiasm of the bunch.

"The numbers have been phenomenal, we're so lucky to be able to have the program with the team at Our Place," she said.

"To be able to get56kids registered thatwouldn't have the opportunity (otherwise) is unreal, we're pretty close to being one of the biggest centres in Term 3inthe Victoria, which is huge because it's

Photograph: BlakeMetcalf-Holt

giving these kids an opportunity that they didn't have.

"It's really highlighting those pathways like putting in the effortatgrassroots, teaching thesekids who might not otherwise have an opportunity to playfootyastheygrowup, likeit's pretty important to be able to give them that chance because you don't know whichone of these kids couldbedrafted in 10 years' time."

Weston mentioned that afew cheeky incentives were involved to encourage the kids to keep returning.

"I told them all when Igot them to sign up that I was having aparty and they said that it's the most fun they've ever had at aparty," she said.

"They're loving that they can actually learn the skills but they're having fun while doing it.

"Some of the other feedback was that they were

excited that their brothers weren't going to hog the ball, which is cool too.

"It is really cool to be able to provide that as well (as) that the parents love it, they love the fact they cancome down and sit in the sunshine and watch their kids be active and not just sit at home doing nothing."

Juztice-Rose and Phaze hadn't played much, if not any, structured football within such alarge group of kids.

"(They) just(play) with their brothersinbackyard footy," mum Nadia said.

This time they are amongst all the other school girls and with female leaders of the sport there to look up to.

Phazesees herself in the midfield, right in the action ready to laysome firm tackles, like those on her favourite football team.

"We follow the Hawks and we enjoy watching the Hawks play and beating Collingwood," Nadia added.

As for the dads, the period offersachance to connect with their daughters and see their enjoyment in adifferent context.

Father of aparticipant, Paul said her daughter hadn't really thought of playing football beforehand.

"It's really good to have thisasanall-girlsthing, that's what reallygot her to become involved in this," he said.

"Shecame home from school and was excited to show that they're having an all-girls clinic, that's what really pushed her overthe edge to get involved.

"I think that if it was amixed groupshe wouldn't have been keen to do it, so Ithink that it's really good that they've done this to promote the game to get her involved."

The finalsession runstomorrow(Thursday, August 29) taking place at the oval next to Morwell Park Primary School at 3.15pm.

Use this link to register: play hq.com/ afl/ register/630a2d

Special: DarcyShellcot celebrated his 200th senior game forYallournYallourn Nor th, and was pivotal in the Jets’incredible Qualifying Final win Photographs: Lyns Snaps

Hand the keys to the next generation

SINCE Iannounced my intention not to run for council, Ihave been approached at times and asked to reconsider.

My reasons are my own, but given my involvement in the community these last 14 years, Isee no harm in sharing some publicly. First and foremost it was not something Iever wanted to do. That is the main one.

Secondly, for one to be activelyinvolved as a‘fixer’, one first has to believe that things are broken to beginwith. And Inolonger see thingsthat way,ifI evertruly did.(That doesn’t mean thereisnothing that can be done).

Ibelieve this region has apositive future whomever is at the helm.

While that may seem contradictory given my outspoken positiononmanythings, it shouldn’t be asurprise that with experience, maturity and growth comes achange of perspective.

Thirdly, Ibelieve that any problems or woes this region faces will not be addressed by my generation. Rather, it will be anew generation who will step up; they see the world differently thanI did and do. Therefore, their solutions will be better suited than any Icould offer up. It was never my intention to be involved as much as Ihave. There was acallout for help many moons ago, and at the time Ifelt Icould be of assistance. My aim was never to be at the forefront of anything, merely, and for want of not pulling my own chain, it was to show, through example, how things can be done differently; how simple changes in perspective, philosophy and strategy can yield new and beneficial outcomes.

Ibelieve Ihave done this, at least in some small way.

Whilesome things turned out not as I’d hoped or aimed for, it all usually works out for the best. There are many people appearing who have fresh attributes to offer,who can lead this region where it needs to go shouldthey desire. Itakesolace in the fact, and maybe evenfaith, that many more will step forth to fill any void or vacuum that may present itself in the months, years and decadesahead. There comes atimewhere we all need to take a step back and hand over the keys to those eager to take things for aspin. Andwhile theirprogress may be bumpy from inexperience and on occasion even lead to missteps and accidents, it would be a detriment to the region to prevent or hinder them from having agoand learning the ropes. We can learn manythings from books,stories and the endeavours of our forebears, but we only ever truly learn when we step up and give it ago ourselves.

Iwouldn’t want to inhibit that of anyone in any way. So Itrust that in stepping aside Ileave space for others to do just that, and learn and grow as Ihave. Ibelieve this region can only ever be better for it. As Itrust you will too.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz

Yallourn North

Accept it

THE Oxford dictionary defines aconservative as "a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values",and so sometimes it seems that this opinion page is Conservative Central. But thanks to the likes of Dan Caffrey and Joe Pugh for regularly providing balance. Iamopentothe idea of nuclearpower,and so am happy to follow the debate, but last week Patricia

Correa ('Just adream', Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 21/08/24) has trottedout her regular"rinse and repeat" mantras.

Sheclaims that "the whole climate change myth has been nurtured by the Greens for political gain".

The dictionary definition of "myth" is "a widely held false belieforidea", so Patricia is wrong on most counts.

Realising climate change is areality is certainly widely held, and not just by aminor political party It's not abelief or idea, let alone afalse one -it's proven and undeniable fact,asevidenced, and often tragically, in the worldevery day. The kindofviews espoused by Patricia regularly on this topic have long been consigned to the rubbish bin of history.

Shehas in fact in the past admitted the reality of climate change, but like an extreme and dwindling minority, just doesn't want to do anything about it, and the implied claim it's driven purely by the Greens is just risible.

Patricia also continues to parrotthe oft repeated quote, from adiscredited source, that "intelligent people are being silenced as to not offend stupid people".

Please enlighten us Patricia, by providing one credible example, and while you'reatit, explain your understanding of one of your favourite insults, "woke".

The success of the referendum 'No' vote was a democratic decision, and hardly astatement of people "not wanting to be silenced", which apparentlywas onlypossible,accordingtoPatricia, if you voted the way she did.

As Patriciapines for "protection of our way of life", one thing is for certain -asthe world constantly changes by throwing up new challenges,those who stubbornly refuse to change or adapt with it will be left behind,and rituallyblaming allbut conservatives will be futile.

John Duck Trafalgar

Look broadly

I'VE been noticing the same usual suspects have been barraging our dear readers.

One has even had aletter published in the Herald Sun andcan't shut up and thinks they are the very epitome of moral and intellectual virtue.

Maybe for alaugh we couldrun aquiz and see if they can guess who the culprit is?

On amore serious topic of energy reliability and thereluctance by some to entertain the possibility of nuclearenergy, Ican assure our readers if we truly want Australia to become an independent and self reliant nation then we won't get there by solely relying on renewables.

Even South Australia, with their wind factories can't survive without the big umbilical cord that comes from Victoria.

Tasmaniaalsorelies on Victorian power through Bass Link especially during Tasmanian dryspells.

Dan Caffrey wrote (LVE Opinion, 21/08/24) "nuclear power stations are just about pure base load and cannot ramp their output up and down to meet the changing demand".

Ican assure you Dan, nor can renewables when the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine.

Batteries only have limited lifespan, as well as what they can deliver. South Australia has abig Tesla battery which is fantastic for short term stability to the grid, but is abig flat battery within 80 minutes. The one installed at Hazelwood is good for about 60 minutes.

I'mnot advocating we can't have amix of renewable with recognised base load power technologies such as nuclear, gas and even coal. Germany has arelatively new coal-fired powerstation that is around 40 to 50 per centmore cleaner and efficient than Loy Yang power stations. Maybe the smart move would be to build one of them if nuclear is on thenose.

On another note, we find all these solar factories (they're not farms) are getting built on good, flat farming land.

We havetomake adecision: arewereallysaving the planet or are we putting our population on a starvationcoursewhere we won'thave enough decent farmland left to produce enough food for the population let alone exporting food?

Portland in Victoria where the Alcoa smelter is and is most likely the lifeline of that area, would not survive and be able to operate in an energy environment without stablebaseload power every day.

If we want to be able to keep any major forms of manufacturing and heavy industry and employment in this country, then it's time we had the mature debate aboutwhatour energy mix is going to be to ensure 24/7 base load power.

If COVID-19 has taught anybodywith half a brain its that we need to become much more self reliant on ourselves and start producing things for ourselves that allows us to keep our own sovereignty.

The only way for that is to have an energy system that is cheap, reliable and able to deliver power on a24/7 basis.

If anybody takesumbrage about half abrain then Isuggest the cap probably fits, and unlike some of the commentators on this subject I've at least had more than 30 years in the power industry and I definitely don't profess to be an expert, but can I tell the BS when Isee and hear it.

Neil Reid Traralgon

ley Expre to the editor.

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While healthydebate is encouraged, the editor will use his discretion if he believes letters are becoming slagging matches between writers.

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Pointing out the forestryfactsthat went missing

COMMENT

BY JOHN CAMERON

IWAS prompted to write thispiece because I read something in the Express on August21that contained some misinformation.

Acomment piece stated that there was bulldozing of significant areas of the hills native habitat and stated that HVP was clearing native forest on awholescale level.

This statement has to be untrue and this is why:

 Clearing of native forest is not permitted without apermit and is largely precluded under araftofenvironmental regulations. It is highly unlikely that HVP would risk the reputational damage that abreach of the Code of Forest Practise and other environmental legislation would cause.

 HVP’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification precludes clearing of native forest and it is highly unlikely that HVP would risk it’s FSC certification status by harvesting native forest which it protects under its “custodial land”. FSC periodically audits compliance against native vegetation and araft of other environmental criteria.

 The comment piece also stated that Victoria is the state with the most cleared land in Australia. ABS data shows this statement is incorrect -Queensland has 27 million hectares, NSW 24 million ha, WA 17 million ha and Victoria 12 million ha of cleared land, used primarily for agriculture, horticulture, plantations and mining. There are only 1.2 million hectares of cleared land in Gippsland with most forested.

To statethat nativeforest in Victoria is cleared forplantations is also factually incorrect.

In Victoriafor about the last 30 years, clearingof native forests for plantations has been precluded undervariousregulations, and established farmlandhas beenthe mainstay of newplanting.Over recent years new planting has ceased.

Isuspect that the commentator has seen the clearing of 30 to 50-year-old Eucalypt plantations previously planted by HVP’s predecessor, APM Forests and its successors, on abandoned farmland in what became known as the 'Heartbreak Hills'. TheseStrzeleckiplantations, while established for commercial timber production, also delivered asubstantial improvement in arange of environmental values including habitat for native fauna.

To the uninformed, old Eucalypt plantations in the Strzelecki Ranges can look like native Eucalypt forests,particularlyMountain Ash plantations.

An extensive library of old aerial photographs captures the transformation of the barren slopes of abandoned farms intocommercialplantations, and my oldforestrymapsshowsubstantial plantations around the Jumbuck Road to Jeeralang West Rd area.

The Code of Fore st Practise and other Environmental regulations permit the lawful and legitimate harvestingofplantations and re-establishment of new plantations. It is not surprising that the Eucalypt plantations are being converted to pine plantations after harvest, because pine plantations are proven producers of sawn-timber and deliver higher returns(and they are not confused as native forest).

What the commentator failed to say was that HVP has not harvested all its Eucalypt plantations in the area.

In 2008, HVP agreed to transfer asubstantial area of plantation back into public ownership to createan8000 ha 'Cores and Links'conservation area.

HVP’s initiativehelped provide acontiguous

vegetated area stretching from Tarra-Bulga NationalPark in theeast to Gunyah-Gunyah Rainforest Reserve in the west.

The transfer by HVP included 2200 ha of their plantation with 700 ha of that to be protected fromharvesting and 1500 ha to be harvestedonce only and returned to native forest in perpetuity.

The recent reservation of native forest and some plantation has come at asocioeconomic cost. Australia’s trade deficit in forest products has roughly doubled in recent years to $4.1 billion per year and our sawn-timber prices are up about 40 per cent overthe lastthreeyears despite declining housing starts.

John Cameron (Dip Hort. Burnley, MBA Monash,and tertiary units in economics, mathematics and statistics) is aforestry and business consultant previously holding positionsingeneral management, corporate development and research in forestry and forest products.Former roles include Chairman of Private Forestry Gippsland, Cha irm an Sout her nT ree Bree ding Association,Chairman AustralianResearch Group on Forest Genetics, Board Member CRC for Forestry Hobart &CRC for Pulp and Paper Science Monash.

THE Latrobe Valley Express welcomes letters Have your say

Encompassing: Letter writer Neil Reid is open to differentforms of energy,but believesthe source must be cheap,reliable and able to deliver at all hoursofthe day. Yallournpower stationispictured. File photograph

Saturday, August31

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’sEve Of Destruction.(PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (R) 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (Final, R) 4.40 TheAssembly (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Dead Funny–Michelle Brasier (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Tarkine, Tasmania (PG,R)Marta Dusseldorp explores the Tarkine

7.00 ABC News. Alookatthe topstories of theday

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Apirateradio station DJ is murdered.

8.20 Vera (Mav,R)Verainvestigates after atroubled youngman is founddead in abathtub,surroundedbyflowers.

9.50 Fifteen-Love (Mal, R) Glenn’s relationship with Lucaisona knife-edge 10.40 TheBeast MustDie. (Mal, R) Frances looks set to exact her revenge. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 13.Highlights. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.30 Destination Flavour.(R) 9.35 JSchwanke’sLife In Bloom. (R) 10.05 The Bee Whisperer.(PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round4 5.00 Cycling. UCIWorld Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 13.Highlights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 Cumbria: TheLakes & TheCoast. (Ml) Part 1of5

8.20 Snowdon &Margaret: A Scandalous Affair (PGa) Explores Princess Margaret’smarriage to British photographer AntonyArmstrong-Jones

9.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)Christmas is the Abbey’smost intense time of year,and theseason kicks off with Advent 10.10 Scotland’sExtreme Medic s. (Ma, R) Part 1of4

11.05 Nordland 99 (Mal)

12.05 RexInRome. (Mdl, R)

2.50 Billy Connolly:Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer.(R) 4.15 Bamay.(R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 ANCPhilippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 TheMovie Show Noon Scrubs 2.05 Deafinition. 2.15 StatesOfUndress. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Extreme Food Phobics. 6.05 National Indigenous Fashion Awards 7.10 Rock Legends. 7.40 Impossible Engineering. 8.35 Woodstock. 10.20 Travel Man. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 14 1.50am Amar 2.05 TheX-Files. 3.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2.40pm KenyaWildlife Diaries. 3.35 NITVNews: Nula. 4.05 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.10 Going Places. 5.10 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.20 Unsettled. 5.50 Kairakau. 6.20 News. 6.30 First People’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: What We See. (2023) 10.00 The Shaman’s Apprentice. 10.30 Ray Charles At Salle Pleyel. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.20 The Salesman. (2016, M, Persian) 12.35pm True Story.(2015,M) 2.30 A Handful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 4.40 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.35 The Man WhoBrought Down The White House.(2017,PG) 8.30 The Informer (2019,MA15+, Spanish) 10.35 House Of Pleasures. (2011,MA15+, French) 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Opener and SanDomenico Stakes Day 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Aman arrives from the US on atourist visa

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s Week 1. Geelong vMelbourne.

9.15 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995,Mlv,R)A New York detectivetries to stop amad bomberwho is holding the city to ransom. It quickly becomesapparent the man holds agrudge against the officer,demandingheundertake aseries of dangerous tasks. Bruce Willis, Samuel LJackson, Jeremy Irons.

11.50 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Border Force stops twobrothers from Thailand.

12.20 Underarm: TheBall That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R) Alookat the1981underarm bowling controversy.

1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG,R)

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon House Of Wellness 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00 EscapeToThe Country. 3.00 Extreme Railways. 4.00 Escape To The Country 5.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Opener and SanDomenico Stakes Day 5.30 Medical Rookies. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The HighlandVet 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73,64)

6am Fishing Addiction. 7.00 TacklingAustralia 7.30 Step Outside. 8.00 America’sGame. 9.00 AFootballLife. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Search4Hurt. 11.00 The 4WD Adventure Show 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon To Be Advised. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 StorageWars. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghost Rider. (2007, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123.(2009,MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.Day 2: Early morning. 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 12.30 TheBlock. (PGl, R) 1.45 TheBlock. (PGl,R) 3.00 ParalympicsParis 2024:Encore. 5.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 3: Afternoon.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day3: Night. Events may include: paraswimming, paraathletics,wheelchair rugby,Australia v Denmark; paracycling track, men’s 4000m individual pursuit,men’s 1000m time trial final, women’s 500m time trial final.

10.30 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 3: Late night.Events may include: wheelchair rugby,Australia vDenmark; paracycling track, men’s 4000m individual pursuit finals.

12.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day3: Post midnight.Events may include: paraathleticsfinals, men’s 500m women’s shot put, women’s 100m; paraswimmingfinals, 100m backstroke,200m and 400mfreestyle.

9GEM (92, 81)

Morning Programs. 2.30pm NRLWWrap. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 MOVIE: The Honey Pot. (1967, PG) 6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.Day 3. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL.Round 26 Cronulla Sharks vNew Zealand Warriors. 9.25 NRL Saturday NightFootyPost-Match 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Tennis. US Open. Day 5. Continued. 3pm Surfing Australia TV 3.30 Police Interceptors. 5.30 MOVIE: Oddball. (2015) 7.30 MOVIE: Cheaper By The Dozen. (2003) 9.30 MOVIE: Bean.(1997, PG) 11.15 MOVIE: TheGift That Gives. (2024,PG) 1am Tennis. US Open. Day6

6.30 TheDog House. (PGa, R) Twobrothers are impressed by apurehusky 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Emma Holland, Merrick Watts, MichelleBrasier and Rhys Nicholson step through the blue door

8.30 TheDog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows thestaff at theAnimalWelfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a destructivethree-month-old puppy and lovebirds who havebecome smitten with astaffy. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R) An advanced paramedic respondstoreports of aman found lyingfacedown in the road 12.00 TheCheapSeats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell andTim McDonald. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday,September1

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby AndJoan. (PGa,R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.45 George Clarke’sAmazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Compass: Alofa. Thestory of Andre Afamasaga

7.00 ABCNews. Alookatthe topstories of theday

7.30 Vera (Final, Ma, R) ATV personality’sdeath is investigated.

9.00 Fifteen-Love (Final, Malv)Renee steps out onto centrecourt for the quarter finals of The Championships. 10.00 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv,R) Theteam narrows down the suspects. 10.50 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) 11.20 Annika. (Final,Ma, R)

12.10 Frayed. (Final,MA15+al,R)

12.55 Noughts+Crosses (Final,Mav,R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Australia Remastered. (R)

3.55 Outback Ringer.(PG,R) 4.25 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.30 JSchwanke’sLife In Bloom. (PG,R) 10.00 FIFAWorld Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week WithThe Atlantic. 12.55 Wrestling. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing.Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round4 5.00 Cycling. UCI WorldTour.LaVuelta.Stage 14.Highlights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 TheOttoman Empire By Train. Part 1of5 8.25 Kiss TheFuture. The story of defiance amid the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. 10.20 Putin’s Crisis. (Mav,R)Examines Vladimir Putin’srisetopower.

11.20 LucilleBall: We Love Lucy (PGal, R) Takesalook at Lucille Ball.

1.00 24 Hours In Emergency (Ma, R) 1.55 8Out Of 10 CatsDoes Countdown. (Mals, R)

2.45 Hell On Ear th: WWII. (PGav,R)

3.40 Peer To Peer (R) 4.35 Bamay (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 The MorningShow: Weekend.(PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG,R) 1.00 Football AFL Women’s Week 1. Hawthorn vCarlton. 3.00 Football AFL Women’s.Week1 Brisbane Lions vNorth Melbourne. 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender. (PG)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 TheVoice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger

8.40 7NEWSSpotlight. An exclusivespecial investigation. 9.40 TheLatest: SevenNews. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: MostInfamous: John Ernest Cribb –The Devil Inside (Mav,R)

Takesa look at John Ernest Cribb

11.30 AutopsyUSA:Marlon Brando (Ma) Alook at the death of Marlon Brando

12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)

1.30 Harry’s Prac tice. (R) 2.00 HomeShopping (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Hudson &Rex 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 HowToRob ABank. 3.00 Queer Sports. 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.45 The MachinesThat Built America. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 7.30 Abandoned Americana. 8.25 Myths: The Greatest MysteriesOfHumanity 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. 1.50am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 6.55 Emu Runner. (2018,PG) 8.45 Cheerful Weather ForThe Wedding. (2012, PG) 10.30 Best Sellers. (2021, M) 12.30pm APiece Of My Heart.(2019,M,Swedish) 2.35 The Bookshop (2017,PG) 4.40 Viceroy’sHouse. (2017,PG) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday.(2014,PG) 8.30 Solace.(2015,MA15+) 10.25 The Father.(2020,M) 12.15am Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. 2pm RugbyLeague.KooriKnockout. Replay 2.55 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke 3.10 Pretendians. 4.10 Night Cries: ARural Tragedy. 4.40 Ray Charles At Salle Pleyel. 6.10 News. 6.20 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Stable: The Boxing Game 8.30 Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story. 10.00 MOVIE: Skin. (2018,MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Medical Rookies. 11.30

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.Day 3: Early morning. 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 AFL Sunday FootyShow.(PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Beyond TheDream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. (PGl, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024:Encore. 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024 Day 4: Afternoon. Eventsmay include: para triathlon; para swimming; pararowing 6am MorningPrograms. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia:BBQ.(R) 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show.(PGas,R) 11.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (R) 12.00 Hunted. (PGl, R) 1.00 My Market Kitchen (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 TheBlock (PGl) There is both praise and disappointment from judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmerand Marty Foxasthey reveal who will takehome the$10,000 for the main ensuites. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.30 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day4: Night. Events may include: paraathletics, women’s 200m, men’s 400m;pararowing; paracycling track; wheelchair rugby

10.30 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day4: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby;paraarchery;paracyclingtrack finals.

12.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 4: Postmidnight. Events may include: paraswimmingfinals; para athletics finals; wheelchair rugby

9GEM (92, 81)

Country 6.45 Escape To The Country 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour 10.30 Kath &Kim. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Round6.NewcastleKnights vWests

MOVIE: High Crimes. (2002, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 6. Continued. 3pm TheNanny. 4.00 MOVIE: Courage Mountain. (1990,PG) 6.00 RugbyLeague.NRL Women’s Premiership.Round 6. Sydney Roosters v CanberraRaiders. 8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, M) 11.30 Gotham. 12.30am Surfing Australia TV 1.00 Tennis.

6.00 TheSundayProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.00 Hunted. EverydayAussies remain on the run. 8.30 FBI. (Mv) When aretired FBI agent is tortured and killed while workingasecurity job,Scola and Nina go undercoverasa married couple deep in the diamond game as the team tries to find out who is responsible. 9.30 TheReal CSI: Miami:Xxxtentacion. (Mav)Detectives analyse the case of Xxxtentacion, which intertwines celebrity tragedy with fascinating forensic science 10.30 FBI. (Mav,R)Acorrectionsofficer isshot 11.30 TheSundayProjec t. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMorning s.

Monday,September2

(Final,R) 3.55

y Escapes (Final, PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News Alook at the top stories of theday 7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Stor y. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takesa look at the latestissues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35 ABC LateNews.

10.50 TheBusiness. (R)

11.10 Planet America (R)

Vera (Final,Ma, R) 1.10 Grand Designs. (R) 2.00 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.(PG,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling.UCI World Tour.LaVuelta. Stage 15.Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Sue Perkins:Along the US-Mexico Border. (Mav,R) 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 World’sGreatestHotels. (R) 2.55 Dylan AlcottInterviews. (PGal, R) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters AndNumbers.(R) 5.00 Cycling.UCI World Tour.LaVuelta.Stage 15.Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 To Be Advised 1.40 Sur veillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG,R) 2.00 CatchPhrase. (PG,R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. 6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9NewsMorning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Paralympic sParis 2024:Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 Robson Green’sWeekend Escapes: LeeIngleby. (PGl) Robson GreenisjoinedbyLee Ingleby 8.40 Rise Of TheNazis: TheManhunt: TheReckoning. (Mav) Part 3of3 Documents the efforts to huntdown Nazi warcriminalsinthe 1960sand 1970s. 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency:A Risk WorthTaking (Final, Ma) A29-year-old crashes his motorcycle. 10.35 SBS WorldNews Late. 11.05 Suspec t. (Return,Malv) 11.35 House Of Promises. (Ms)

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3.25 MakeMeA Dealer.(R) 4.15 Bamay.(R) 4.40 Destination FlavourChina Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 7.30 TheVoice. (PGl) It is the eighth night of the blind auditions and new artiststaketothe stage. 9.00 TheRookie. (Mdv) The team comes together to celebrate Nolan and Bailey’s wedding. Celina discovers adiscrepancy in her case, leading to anew discovery.Chen and Bradford’srelationship is put to the test.

10.00 S.W. A.T. (Mav) The teamraces to locate ayoung boywho has been abducted from ahomelessshelter

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.30 Lopez Vs.Lopez. (PGals, R) Mayan lies about speaking Spanish. 12.30 TheEvent. (Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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7.30 TheBlock (PGl) The expert’s advice rattlesKylie. Alisa and Lysandra share words of wisdom. Discover why Jesse and Paige don’t like Mondays. Hosted by ScottCam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 5: Night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby;paraathletics; para table tennis; wheelchair tennis.

10.30 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 5: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby,bronzemedal game; wheelchair tennis; paraarchery.

12.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day5: Post midnight. Events may include:para swimming finals; wheelchair rugby;para archery; paraathletics; para badminton. 5.30 Today. Thelatest in news and current affairs.

6.00 DealOrNoDeal. HostedbyGrant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Hunted. EverydayAussies remain on the run.

8.40 Have YouBeenPaying Attention? (Malns)Celebritypanellists compete to see who can remember the most about eventsofthe week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed(Impractical)

Programs. 8.55 Mosley.(2019,PG) 10.45 Magnetic Fields. (2021,

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady:For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Art Of France.(PGal, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such WasLife. (PG,R) 2.10 World’sGreatest Hotels. (R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Who Do YouThink You Are?(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Sur veillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.30 GreatCoastal Railway Journeys: Tintagel To St Austell. Hosted by MichaelPortillo

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the rise of one child families and examine the pros and cons of this situation.

9.30 Dateline: India’s Virginity Test An investigation into thearchaic practiceof virginity “tests” in partsofIndiansociety

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5.00 Art Works. (PGa,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

10.00 SBSWorld NewsLate. 10.30 ThePoint: Road Trip (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans) 1.20 COBRA (MA15+v,R) 3.55 MakeMeADealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The WorldTonight.

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7.30 TheVoice. (PGl) It is the ninth and second lastnight of the blind auditions and new artists taketothe stage.

9.05 Made In Bondi. (Ml) Bella makes an apology to Lachy before revealing anew desire. Charlie gets amakeoverbefore adate.

10.05 FirstDates UK. (Mal) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.15 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.45 Extended Family (PGa) Jimtries to impress awoman.

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7.30 TheBlock. (PGl) Hayden gets morethanhebargains forwhenhe agrees to chauffeur the girls on a shopping trip.Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, with judgesShaynna Blaze, DarrenPalmer and MartyFox

8.40 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 6: Night. Events may include: para athletics; paraarchery; wheelchair tennis; boccia; paratable tennis; paraequestrian. 10.30 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day 6: Late night 12.00 Paralympic sParis 2024 Day6: Post midnight 5.30 Today.

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Chester meetssurveillance vehicle, GUS

ASMALL workshop in Yinnar is at the forefront of groundbreaking innovation that could safeguard the lives of themen andwomenserving to protect the country

Military veteran Luke Townsendand hiseightpersonteamatOutlook Industries have invented anew on-ground surveillance system, the 'Ground Unmanned System', aka GUS.

The magnitude of GUS' operational and lifesaving capability attracted the interest of the Australian Defence Force, resulting in acontract for the local defence robotics and innovation companytosupplythe military withthe new vehicles

Federal Memberfor Gippsland, Darren Chester said it was an incredible achievement for Townsend and the Outlook Industries team.

"Luke and his team have invented,developed and tested completely new surveillance technology from their workshop in Yinnar, which, when rolled out in the ADF, will help to protect the lives of Australian servicemen and women," Mr Chester said.

"The remotely controlled all-terrain surveillance vehicle is designed to save lives.

"Unlike other surveillancesystems, such as aerial drones, which have amaximum operational period of about 24 hours, GUS technology can operate in an area for two months.

"The new ground unscrewed system, equipped withcamera, microphones and AI technology, reduces human risk assuming surveillance roles otherwise performed by soldiers.

"But surveillance isn't GUS' only capability. The vehicle can be fitted with different modules for logistic transport, firesupport or medical evacuation.”

Service: LukeTownsendand his wifeRoxanne have developed arobottohelpwithADF surveillance. The pair arepictured with Member forGippsland andformer Minister forVeterans Affairs, Darren Chester.

Photograph supplied

StPaul’sontheroadforSchoolsService

STUDENTS from the Traralgonand Warragul campuses of St Paul’sAnglicanGrammar School, accompanied by Principal Cameron Herbert and Chaplains Glen Trebleand Reverend Daniel Lowe,made the journey to St Paul’sCathedral in Melbourne for the Biennial Combined Anglican Schools Service.

With the theme of ‘Pilgrimage’, The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, Archbishopof Melbourne, shared reflections on spiritual journeys throughout life.

Students from various schoolsenriched the service with musical performances and readings.

Harmonising with the St Paul’s school value of compassion, St Paul’s students led prayers for the world and those in need, enhanced by avisual display created by Chaplain Lynton Allan.

St Paul’s senior Chaplain, Reverend Lowe, chaired the organising committee for this service, which brought together representatives from nearly 30 Anglican schools across Victoria in a unified celebration of their shared values.

MONASH Universitymedical students putdown their stethoscopes and picked up their violins, clarinets and drums for amusical performance at Federation University, Churchill.

The group played arange of music from classical to popularfilmthemesfor the people of Gippsland.

The Monash Medical Orchestra performed together with the Monash Medical Jazz Band and students and staff from local Kurnai College

Professor Shane Bullock, Director of Monash Rural health, said that there has never been a more important time to give back to the local community.

“People in Gippsland are struggling with cost of livingexpenses and what has beenaharsh winter -this free event reminds everyone that Monash medical students are very much part of the community and want to give back to it,” he said.

The chairs of the MMO, James Gunasegaram and Wendy Wang, have taken the reins for what is the eighth Music for the Valley event.

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

The MMO was established in 2011 by agroup of passionate musicians who were also studying medicine at Monash University.

Double act: Monash medical students are also handyinanorchestra, and playedat Federation University, Churchill. Photograph supplied

Solemn: Lucinda reading in St Paul’s Cathedral. Photograph supplied

90 years worth of storiesfor Yinnar local

By KATRINA BRANDON

LIFE-LONG Yinnar resident, Lloyd Wicks, turned 90 this year.

He celebrated his birthday last month, surrounded by family and friends.

Celebrations took place on the Yinnar property where he grew up and has lived all his life.

He is the fourth generation on the property, and still lives there alongside his wife, Myrna.

From the early days of Yallourn Technical School, to the last train departure from Mirboo North to Morwell, to being awarded the 2017 Yinnar Citizen of the Year, he has been constantly active in the local area. He is also one of the original Yinnar and District HistoricalSociety members, and alifelong Country Fire Authority member.

“How do Ifeel? Isuppose Ijust feel like Iamthe same young guy, but can’t do some of the things I could do when Iwas younger,” he told the Express

“I have alot of good memories. Ican’t individualise any.”

As akid, some of Lloyd’s favourite memories were watching sky-farmer aeroplanes land on his dad’s (now his) farm.

When he took over the property, he said there was an adjustment period.

“It was abit strange for awhile because it was dad’s farm, and it takes awhile to climatise to it being your farm,” he said.

His career didn’t stop as afarmer or as afather. He became amotor mechanic in Morwell, which latertransferred to Yinnar and back to Morwell, aclown and avideographer. As avideographer, Lloyd worked with Myrna at weddings, funerals, and other events. He said they spent many hours taking videos and then went home and edited late into the night.

“We loved them. We have donealot of history around the place through interviews,” he said.

Myrna added:“You got to the stage where it was

pretty hard work starting early in the morning to midnight, lugging the equipment around and the hours of editing afterwards. But, we enjoyed it.”

Lloyd was amember of the local water ski club at the Yallourn storage dam. He started with competition skiing and later went onto provide entertainment through his alter ego 'Ralph Ratbag'. Later, he skiedthe Yarra during Moomba, picking up an award for Best Male Entertainer in 1972.

Ralph Ratbag soon became more than water talent, moving over to street parades, birthday parties and shopping centre appearances for several decades.

“You would get into troubledoing the thingsthat we did nowadays,” he said.

“Oneofthem was one of the guys would stand on the bank with ashotgun with crackers in it, and I would be on the horse, standing on it, being towed by aboat, and they would fire the gun, immediately pull apin on the boat and the horse (skis and a

44-gallon drum) would stop dead in the water, and Iwould go flying.

“I can remember they would light the cracker in thegun,Iwould run up beside the car that was towing aboat, and the guy in the car would have acigarette going. Iwould put the gun right near him with the wick sticking out of it. He would light that; Iwould put that on the ground, keep running in front of it right in the main street, Commercial Road in Morwell.”

Lloyd said that even though Ralph Ratbag occupied alargepartofhis life, he will never forget it, and he was happytogive it up when he did -especially memories such as being able to drive through the Mid Valley shopping centre in aclown car.

Lloyd and Myrna continue to spend time with their family, taking videosand editing them, continuing arich legacy.

Milestone: Yinnar resident LloydWicks is still going strong at age90. He and his wifeMyrna have captured precious moments formanylocals through their careersasvideographers.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Celebration: Lloyd Wickswith his granddaughtersStephanieand Alice Wicks. Photograph supplied

Taking strides for the prostate cancer fight

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

FOR the month of September, it's astretch of bliss for sports fans with finals all the fuss. Or as atimetocelebrate all the wonderful fathers out there.

September is also the time to reflect and shine alight on issues that are perhaps too often put on the backburner.

National Prostate CancerAwareness Month serves as the time to remind people, more specifically men, to get tested and dig deep for the tens of thousandsofpeople diagnosedwith prostate cancer each year.

Moe local Linton Blackwell is doing his part once again by completing the Long Run for the entirety of the month,walking asubstantial amount of kilometres for 30 days.

Expecting to hit the target of 15km aday,the Baw Baw Prostate Support Group Leader will be walking around the Moe area for three to four hours aday. On each of the four Wednesdays of the month, he will also trek up the Princes Highway to Warragul for amonster six-plus hour trip.

"I've started my training walks -about 15km aday. But then you've got to do it day after day after day," he said.

Mr Blackwell is no stranger to this venture, having done the Long Run for five years and in 2022, amassing atotal distance of 507km and raising more than $6000.

There are 33 prostate cancer support groups in Victoria, all interlinking (especially regionally).

Nigel McBridetravels fromFrankstontoattend the Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group meetings held at the Morwell Club on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

"I got introdu ced to this group by Allan (Cunningham) and asked me to come along, so I did, and I've enjoyed it ever since," he said.

Mr McBride willberunningthe Melbourne Marathon,and from his knowledge, willbethe only participantwho is aprostate cancer survivor.

Mr McBride was diagnosed when he was 51-years-old,but duetoa rareexperiencewith his doctor, was tested early to detect it.

"A doctor already tested me, which Ididn't realise, in my mid-40s," he said.

"She ordered me some quotes that could help... and when Iwas 51 the PSA (prostate-specific antigen)levels skyrocketed, so she sent me to a specialist, blood tested for awhile andthe specialist said 'we'llwait threeorfourmonths,but if it doesn't go down off you go to get an MRI'.

"So Igoondown, MRI shows alesion, off to get abiopsyand then Igot the call at worksaying I've got cancer."

Mr McBride is doing this for one reason -toraise awareness.

He has experience in long distancerunning, completing the Melbourne Marathon in 2021 and aplethoraofother marathons and half marathons.

"The last marathon Idid was in Brisbane 2022

Making adifference: Moelocal Linton

Blackwell is taking part in theLongRun during ProstateCancer AwarenessMonth, andNigel McBride is runningthe MelbourneMarathon in October as aprostatecancer sur vivor

Photograph: BlakeMetcalf-Holt

but my achilles failed and (I got) achilles tendinitis, so Igot diagnosed withthat two weeks beforeIgot diagnosed with prostate cancer,"MrMcBridesaid.

Completinghis last Melbourne Marathonina time of four hours and 18 minutes, he said "this time it doesn't worry me, it's all abouthow it's going to make achange".

Allan Cunningham is the co-founder of the Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group, and has championed the region's largest fundraisersfor men with prostate cancer, the Latrobe Valley Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue.

The local support group is all about offering encouragementand companionship for those doing it mosttough during aincredibly painful moment in life.

"Prostate cancer's one of those tricky ones, how it affects Nigel may affect someone else totally differentand the treatments are different," Mr Cunningham said.

"Sometimesthere's afair bit of luck involved, (if) you get the right medical attention... it's totally different even six years ago how they're treating it.

"It's along battle and unfortunatelya lot of it could be avoided if men took their tests earlier."

Ten years ago, the Latrobe Valley had the highest death rateinAustraliafrom prostatecancer. It is now down to as low as seventh, with only one mission -todrive it down further.

To support Mr Blackwell's initiative, visit: thelongrun.org.au/fundraisers/pamnlingmailcom

For Mr McBride's run, see: fundraise.pcfa.org. au/fundraisers/nigelmcbride

Illness forces urgent donor call

AUSTRALIA'Sblood supplyhas felt the freeze this winter, withthe percentageofpeople cancelling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms the highest it's been in five years.

An average of one in every fiveblood donors has cancelled or rescheduled their donations due to cold and flu symptoms each week during winter.

This means as many as 1000 donor chairs have sat empty each day due to people calling in sick throughout the colder months.

The drop-off has prompted AustralianRed Cross Lifeblood to urgently call for 8500 people over the next week to help replenish stock.

“After monthswherecancellation rates due to illness were at their highest, now is the time to enjoy the warm glowthat comes with giving blood and saving lives,” Lifeblood Director of Donor Relations, Steve Eldridge said.

“As anation we need thousands of blood and plasma donations every day. Therefore, we need more people to become regular donors.

"If more eligible Aussiesstart donating, especially when ourregular donors are off sick, they too might get hookedonthat positive feeling that comes from saving lives.

“If you are feeling healthy and well, step up and join the donor movement, and help us fill those empty donor chairs."

Everyweek, Australia needs around33,000 donations to meet demand, and Lifeblood will struggle to meet patient needs if cancellations continue and appointments aren’t filled.

Just over three per centofpeople in Australia donate blood and plasma regularly, however it’s estimated up to 57 per cent of theadult population are eligibletodonate, which is an extra 10 million people who could roll up their sleeves.

“We know donors feel so disappointed when they have to call in sick for adonation, but for us the most disappointing thing is when empty spots go unfilled especially when we know there are millions of people who could help,” Mr Eldridge explained.

Knowing when blood is needed is now simpler than ever with the launch of the Lifeblood Blood Supply Update.

With the nation’s blood supply levels now available to view in real-timeonline, it’s hoped that more people will donate more often.

“We rely on the generosity of donors to provide vital blood products to people undergoing cancer treatment, living with blood disorders,needing surgery, or even women giving birth," Mr Eldridge said.

“You neverknow when you, or someoneyou love, might require blood, plasma, or platelets to survive, so make yourselfcosy in adonor centrethis winter and give someone the gift of life.

“The best way to find out your blood type is to book adonation at your local donor centre."

Donors who are affected by cold and flu symptoms can give blood at least seven days after making afull recovery.

Anyone who books adonationbefore September 8willreceive alimited-edition bandage designed by Indigenous artist and two-time OlympianBrad Hore.

The bandage acknowledges the life-changing impacts of acommunity of giving.

You can book adonation by calling 13 14 95 or book online at lifeblood.com.au or on the DonateBlood app.

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Supporting younger parents

AGROUND-breaking initiative is set to provide ongoing guidance and support to young parents in the Latrobe Valley.

Kurnai Young Parents Program (KYPP), in collaboration with Kindred Spirits Enterprises (KSE) and Kids First Australia, is developing a new place-based mentoring program, thanks to a partnership with the Latrobe Health Assembly.

The 12-month pilot program, fundedbythe Latrobe Health Assembly, is designed to support youngparents who are currentlyenrolled in or have recently graduated from the KYPP.

Since2014, KYPP hasprovidedasecureand adaptable learning environment for young parents under21-years-old, helping them complete their schooling while balancing the responsibilities of parenthood.

Theneed for continued support after graduation became clear.

“I think KYPP is afabulous program with great support, but we realised prettyquickly that our students face agreat deal of challenges once they leave the safetyofour program,” KYPPLeader, Ang Bolding said.

“That's whythis mentoringprogramissoimportant-ithelps us keep that sense of community alive and be there for these young parents, even afterthey've moved on.”

Doors open for local Eisteddfod

MOREthan 800 performers are settograce the stage at this year's Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Performing Arts Festival.

Celebrating its 68th year, the stage is set for the eisteddfod, which will feature over 2700acts across vocal, choral, instrumental, brass bands, piano, speech and drama, and theatrical dance.

The curtains openedonMonday,August 19 at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, and willrun until the last competition on the evening of September29atKernot Hall.

According to Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Public Relations Officer, Sjaala Harbridge, “the event is not only ahugecelebration of the arts, but also an opportunity for performers of all ages and skill levels to gain valuable experience and feedback from judges.".

"It'sanaffordable grassroots and friendly competitionthat provides aplatform for performerstodevelop their skills, grow their confidence, and connect with other individuals in the performing arts community,”she said.

Ms Harbridge also mentioned: "regional eistedd fods are often the first pu bli c experience performers will have, and is an important introduction into the vast range of opportunities and life skills gained in the arts.”

Running since 1956, the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod has seen some amazing localtalentgoontobecome renowned professionals in their fields.

The dedicated Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod committee has worked manyhours to ensure the program of events can run smoothly over Latrobe Valley venues. This includes GPAC (Main Stage, Little Theatre, and Town Hall) for music and choral, and concluding at Morwell’s Kernot Hall for the theatrical dance sections.

For the full program of events and to sign up as avolunteer, visit: lve.org.au or the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Facebook page.

Betty, a17-year-old KYPP student and young mother, understands these challenges. Betty has found asafeand supportive environment in KYPP, which has enabled her to continue her education.

“I wouldn’t have been able to complete my schoolingwithoutKYPP,which has given me support for everything Ineed,” Betty said.

“The KYPPmentoring initiative sounds like a great idea that Ihope will give me the support to continue achievingmygoals and supportmein connecting with community.”

The program will match young parents like Betty and others with experienced mentors to create ongoing community connections and offer personalised guidance. The mentors will help participants navigate thecomplexities of parenthood, education, and career development.

“At KYPP, we believe in creating anurturing space for our young parents,” Ms Bolding said.

"This new mentoringprogram is anatural extension of what we do. It adds another layer of support, helping our graduates stay on track and feel like they still have that sense of belonging and stability that was provided in the classroom.”

KSE, aleading social impact organisation, and Kids First Australia, known for its innovative mentoring programs supporting young people across the country, will jointly oversee the project.

KSE Executive Officer, Shaun Mallia,expressed his gratitude to the Latrobe Health Assembly for its commitment to this cause.

"It's alwaysa pleasure partnering with an organisation that shares our vision of creating thriving communities with healthy and fulfilled people," Mr Mallia said.

"Thementoringprogram hasthe potential to transform the lives of young parents in the Latrobe Valley and serve as amodel for similar initiatives in other regions."

Latrobe Health Assembly Chair, Tanya Rong, eagerly anticipates the promising outcomesthat thementoring program may bring.

“Parenting at any age is achallenge, especially when you are juggling schooling as well, so being able to offer support and encouragement through its mentorshipprogramissucha wonderful opportunity.Itwill offer benefits to everybody involved, from the young parent to the mentors,” Ms Rong said.

“We’re thrilled to partner with KSE on thisincredible initiative,” Kids First Acting Chief Executive, Nicole Artico said.

“With our combined experience and expertise, we can continue to support these parents on the next stage of their journey.”

Students cheer for 100 days

Great times: Leoand his familyduring the afternoon activities

FOUNDATIONstudentsfrom St Michael'sPrimary School, Traralgonrecentlycelebrated their 100 days of being at school.

Students dressed up wearing t-shirts decorated with 100 quirky items.

Some students' t-shirts had 100 bugs saying '100 days of bugging you', while others had 100 band-aids saying 'I survived 100 days'.

Parents joined in on celebrations and activities.

Each student had asnack mat where they could fill their mat with party snacks. Students had to carefully count 10 snacks at atimeand place them on theirmats. Altogether students collected100 snacks.

All students had lots of fun, especially Patrick, who claimed: “This was the best day ever."

Post: Walter in his 100daysofEmojisshirt Photographs supplied To

CDS Vic launch new installation

VICTORIA'S Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is calling on primary school students to lend theirvoice to an interactive ‘Message in aBottle’ installationat Scienceworks.

To mark the firstanniversaryofthe scheme's launch, CDS Vic is launching the installation at Scienceworks, to be on display from November 1, 2024 until January 27, 2025.

Victorian primary school children are being invited to share amessage about why recycling is important to them fromnow until September 20. Selected submissions will be included in the interactive installation as a message in abottle,withvisitorsabletoread the responses as part of the display. It aims to educate younger Victorians about the value of recycling and the meaning of a circular economy.

When they visit, children can return their own containers at the onsite Reverse Vending Machine(RVM)inthe Scienceworks carpark.

CDS Vic provides the opportunity for Victorians to returneligible drinkcontainers for a10cent refund at more than 600 return points across the state through zone operators Tomra Cleanaway, VISYand Return-It. Containers are then processed to make new items, reducingwaste and working towards acircular economy.

Since launching on November1,2023, more than 750 millioncontainershave been returned across the state -returning up to $75 million to Victorians, including more than 3900 approved donation partners. Message in aBottle will demonstrate the circ ular eco nomy ,s how cas ing the recyclingprocess of PET plastic bottles. The installationwill be madefrom recyclable materials that will either be processed into new products, or repurposed at the end of the exhibition period.

CDS Vichas also developed fun classroom materialsfocusing on the circular economy, includingactivities that encourage students to submit their message via the Message in aBottle digital portal.

VicReturn Chief Executive, Jim Round said the scheme is proud to be launching this installation to raise awareness and encourage recycling in Victoria.

“We’ve already seen kids get excited about returning their eligible drinkcontainersfrom watching the containersgointo the reverse vending machinesand onto conveyor belts at depots, to getting pocket money they can put towards something they would like to buy,” he said.

“Now we’re focusing on ensuring kids and families understand the value of acircular economy and recycling.”

CDS Vic is part of the state government's $515 millioninvestment to transform the state's waste and recycling sector. Funded by contributions from the beverage industry, the scheme is contributingtoVictoria's target of diverting 80 per cent of all material away from landfill by 2030 and represents asignificant milestone in the journey towards a circular economy.

To submit your message for the chance to be displayed within the installation, visit: cdsvic.org.au/message-in-a-bottle

TUESDAY27AUGUST

Jake Lewellin turns 11

Isla Godfrey turns 12

WEDNESDAY28AUGUST

Zoe Wyntjes-Maynard turns 9

Willow McCallum turns 4

THURSDAY29AUGUST

Layla Johnson turns 4

FRIDAY30AUGUST

Zaine Vajler turns 11

Fox Taylor turns 2

SATURDAY31AUGUST

Ruby Ransley turns 11

SUNDAY1SEPTEMBER

Noah Harle turns 9

Stallholderswanted

DO you have products which you would like to promote in amarketstall setting? Then we’d like to hear from you!

For the third year, Companion Pet Care is holding its major fundraiser, the AnimalWelfare Market and PetsDay Out on Tuesday, November 5(Melbourne Cup Day).

This event attracts many marketstallholders andhundreds of marketgoers with all sorts of pets from dogs, cats, ferrets, lizards,chickens and ducks to compete for prizes in competitions and BestDressed on the day.

Held in Newborough at the Boolarra Avenue Park, Companion Pet Careiscalling anyonewho would like to have amarketstall at the event to emailAmy via: sales@fatcatcoffeeroasters.com

Companion Pet Care is aValley-based charity which fundraises to support owners to care for their pets. They value the therapeutic and health benefits of owning apet while promoting responsible pet ownership.

The groupalsoholds afundraising Pet Walk on the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trailonthe thirdSunday of each month.

Companion Pet Care is aservice provided by theTed BasarkeMercy Foundation, and can be found on Facebook or by emailing: basarkefoundation@gmail.com

Chess results

STEVE Ahern was generally rewarded for careful play,although losing two games in recent Latrobe Valley Chess Association action.

Peter Bakker kept the pressure on opponents, but failed when problems were too difficult.

Results werenot all positive for Ian Hamilton who had too many mishaps.

Cliff Thornton found time to help the newcomers and completed one win.

JackHolmewas always embroiled in tight battles for two wins and three losses.

Jess Mulry played two more games in the current series but had to take an early exit.

Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more information on local chess.

Tryand buy fashion

MORWELL and District Red Cross annual fundraiser is coming up.

This year's event will be held on Wednesday, September 11.

The group is hosting a'Try and Buy Fashion Show'byPostie Social Styling,sobesuretocome and join in the day’s festivities.

Start time is 1.30pm in the Yinnarand District Memorial Hall. Entry is $10 and includes afternoon tea and entry into the raffles.

August 13, 2024 marked the 110thanniversary of Red Cross, and the Morwell group held a celebration to mark this milestone.

Members wore atouch of red to the meeting as well as baking or bringing something red themed for afternoon tea.

Adelicious spongecake was made for the occasion, with Kath Hunter and Kath Peruzzi having the honour of cutting the cake. The pair of ladies haveacombined RedCross service record of 105 years, and are both holders of the Red Cross Service award for consistent and continuous devotion to duty.

In 2008, Kath Hunter was awarded the Red Cross Laurel Wreath to markher 50 yearsof long service.

Kath Hunter also received the Red Cross Gilt Rosette in 2018 for 60 years of service.

KathPeruzzi has accrued 39 years of continuousservice.

Morwell and District Red Cross meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month in the Yinnar and District Memorial Hall from 1.30pm.

New members are always welcome, so pop in and say hello.

Community garden forum

AS part of its future planning, the Traralgon District Uniting Church will utilise some of its property to develop acommunity space and garden for the local Park Lane Precinct.

The group is partneringwith childcare centres, other community groups and churches to create asafe and accessible space for all to enjoy.

To findout more or to participate in the development of thisexciting project, come alongon September 2from 10am at the Traralgon District Church (19 Park Lane, Traralgon).

Spiritual centre

JOIN us at the LatrobeValley Spiritual Centre at 2Avondale Road, Morwell every Sunday for service from 2pm.

Guest speakereveryweek with demonstrations from an invited medium, followed by acuppa and afternoon tea.

For enquiries, phone Amanda Webb on 0411 051 044.

Moe ViewClub

MOE View Club’s September meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4atMoe Hotel (Leggies) Lloyd Street, Moe from 10.30am

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

The group’s recentfundraiserwas alunch held at EricaHotel, which was amost enjoyable day. PhoneSue on 0417 515 745 or Maureen (0458 842256) for more information.

Exercise program

LATROBE Leisure Morwell and Latrobe Leisure Moe/Newboroughwill host itsexercise and cancer program lunchtimeintroductionnext month.

The programs are supported by health professionals from Latrobe Community Health Service

The Morwell session will be held on September 16 and November 4from 1.30pm.

TheMoe session will be held on September 19 andNovember 4from1.30pm.

Formore information, email: serviceaccessreferrals@lchs.com.au, exercisegroups@lchs.com. au, or phone 1800 242 696.

Father's Dayraffle

TRARALGON Cancer Council will be selling raffle tickets in Traralgon CentrePlaza today (Wednesday, August28),Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 in preparation for Father’s Day.

There are some great prizes donated by Autobarn in Traralgon, so come along and buy some tickets for you dad or the man in your life. The group will also be set up at Bunnings Traralgon this Saturday (August 31).

If you are interestedinjoining this group,

phone Raelene on 0407 368 848 or Marge (0422 045 143).

Meetings are held once amonth on the first Monday.

Cancer Council Supporters Hot Line: 1300 65 65 85

Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20

Quit Line: 13 78 48

Ballroom dance lessons

LATROBE Valley Dance Promotions Inc will be resuming their weekly Thursday evening social dancing with lessons on September 5atthe Girl Guides Hall (18 Margaret Street, Morwell). Start time is 7pm and will aim to finishup about 10pm.

Cost is $5 per person.

Joinustolearnanew skill, havesomefun, dancing,revision, friendships,exercise,and socialising.

Follow Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc on Facebook for more information, or call Norm on 0428 543737,orLynda (0428 489 041).

Fundraiser walk

SOME of the team at Evans Petroleum (trading as BP)Rosedale are walking nine kilometres for the nine people lost to suicide daily. All money raised will go directly to Lifeline to answer calls for lifelines crisis support hotline.

To find out more or to donate, visit: outoftheshadowswalk.org.au/fundraisers/ evanspetroleumbprosedale

Social dance

MOE Social Dance Club's footy theme night was agreat success.

Most peoplecelebrated theirteam by dressing up and this led to alot of banter and fun. The groups is now trialling the introduction of progressive dances again (the barndance), which was welcomed enthusiastically.

Other possibilities may be some line dancing and Rock n' roll.

If you have any queries about the dance, ring Russell Hoyune on 0457 543 856.

Countrymusic

GOOD oldcountry musicfeaturing Ronn Munn, Tony Wirth and friends.

Walk ups welcome.

First Sunday of every month, 11am to 4pm at Monomeath SeniorCitizens Hall, Victory Park, corner of PrincesHighway and Whittakers Road, Traralgon.

For all enquiries, phone 0409 149 309.

Youcan be apartof Community Corner

IF youare acommunitygroupand have any newsitems you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@lvexpress.com.au

You can address the correspondence to Editor, Liam Durkin.

Please write 'Community Corner' in the subject line and nothing else.

Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue.

Congratulations: Moe/Newborough KeenagersTable Club member,AlSan receives his certificatefromthe club’svice president, PatEsse afterbringing up 1000 sessions of table tennis

True colours: Moe Social Dancehelda successful footycoloursday

Auxiliaryreceives donation

IN recognition of the lifesaving work paramedics and firstresponders provide the Heyfield area, the Sambain Chalet Committee of Management has made agenerous donation to the local ambulance auxiliary.

Afteroperating the Sambain Chalethuts in Tamboritha in theAlpine NationalPark for 42 years, the Committee of Management decided to relinquish the lease, with aportion of the existing funds going to Heyfield Ambulance Auxiliary.

Throughout the years the huts welcomed many students, families and adventurers who would stay at the facilities while immersing themselves in nature.

The Heyfield Ambulance Auxiliary, run by local

volunteers, wasone of six local organisations to receive adonation.

Auxiliaries play an integral role in providing their local branchesand community with equipment and education, in addition to raising community awareness of Ambulance Victoria (AV) and the work its people do.

Tamboritha Committee of Management representative Glenn Loechel said the committee wanted to give back to the local community.

“We chose to donate to HeyfieldAmbulance Auxiliarybecausethe native timberindustry is closing down so we thought the community could use aboost,” he said.

Heyfield Auxiliary Secretary, Val Cox said she was blown away by the generosity of the donation.

“The donation will help support paramedics and Ambulance Community Officers to continue to deliver best-quality care across Heyfield and nearby communities,” she said.

“We’re always extremely grateful of any donation, big or small, as every bit makes adifference.”

The Sambain Chalet will continue to operate under new owners with people still able to book the facilities.

There are currently around 400 peoplewho volunteer across more than 40 AV Auxiliaries across the state.

You can makeadonation to an Ambulance Victo riaA uxilia ry at: ambulance .vic. gov. au/ donate-online-now-auxiliary/

Conference hoping to help break barriers

By KATRINA BRANDON

FEDERATION University withhost the Girls With Hammers conference next month.

The ‘Hammers’ in the titleare symbolicfor smashing down barriers.

The idea for the event came about when Sale resident Kerryn Vaughan was sitting in her car outside aworkwear shopthinkingabout girls needing to know that they can be anything they want, and that gender shouldn’t be abarrier.

The eventattractsasmanyas200 attendees, who are entertained by inspiringspeakers and connections.

“I hope thewomen leave withareal strong sense of that, ‘I can do it, Ican overcome stuff, I’m not alone, other women have had challenges, and this is how they have come through'. Ithink the big thing is that not feeling aloneiscritical,"MsVaughnsaid.

“A lot of women kind of hide the adversityintheir life, don’t talk about it, and what they discover at theconference is that many women are experienc- said it is essential to have amalespeaker,even Cambodia, where they will be supporting acharity, e other Hammers,

Rose Garden Fest date set

AN abundant program of family-friendly events is arrivingthis November for the highly-anticipated return of the International Rose Garden Festival Morwell.

This annualfestival showcasesthe internationally recognised, award-winning rose garden,located in the heart of Morwell, while it’s in full bloom.

The garden is maintainedthroughout the year by the Friends of the Rose Garden Volunteers who ensure it looks its best for this special occasion.

The main acts thisyear include global televisionstars Dirtgirl, Scrapboy,and Costa the Garden Gnome, who will perform their Grubby Bucket Show live. There will also be anature-themedtrivia night hosted by the Dirtgirl World trio and the return of popular events such as the Cut Rose Competition and the AGL Loy Yang Night Light Installation.

The festival will feature workshops, live music, market stalls, food trucks, roving performers, children’sactivities, and the famous Country Women’s Associationscones.

Latrobe City Mayor, DarrenHowe, reflected that as the festival continues to evolve each year, it represents community strength and transition.

“The International Rose Garden Festival Morwell is apivotal event in Latrobe City. It not only showcases the beauty of the Rose Garden, which is tended to carefully by hardworkingvolunteers, but also significantly boosts tourism, stimulates local businesses, and brings our community togetherincelebration," he said.

"Year after year, the festival grows and improves, symbolising our region’s transition to avibrant and promising future.”

The festival is se tt or un Fr id ay and Saturday, November 8and 9.

Visitors looking to attend any workshops are encouraged to book aheadtoavoid missing out. Entry into the festival is free. For more information, head to the Festival website at: irgfm.com.au/

The Latrobe alle Express has brought together local employers and employees for generations and it is no different today

People prefer to ork close to home, to save on transport costs, the frustration of travel and to be close to family

Both our printed and digital ne spapers have a highly engaged local audience looking for ne s, sport, local information and jobs every week!

YesI can: Girls With Hammersaims to givelocal women the confidencetoknowtheycan achieve anything Photograph supplied

Business Guide

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LATROBE CITY SPORTING RESERVES Summer 2024/2025 SEASONAL APPLICATIONS

Seasonal applications are invited from sporting clubs and community organisations for the hire of Latrobe City maintained sporting facilities for the upcoming summer season, 1st October 202431st March 2025. Applications can be submitted online at: https://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/City/Facilities_and_ Venues/Sports/Sporting_Grounds_Reserves_ and_Facilities/Outdoor_Sporting_Facility_Season_ Applications from Thursday, 29th August 2024 from 9am until midnight Friday, 13th September 2024. Enquiries to Denise Whittaker, Recreation Liaison and Sporting Reserves Maintenance Officer on 1300 367 700 or Denise.Whittaker@latrobe.vic.gov.au

FENCING

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FENCING

Quality paling fencing. Over 25 years experience. Ph Darren 0408 365 940.

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HELLO BABY IN THE EXPRESS

The Latrobe Valley Express welcomes photos of your newest arrival

Parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress com au with the subject line baby photo’

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LANDSCAPING

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Catholic College Sale is aco-educational secondary college for Year 7to12. The College is built on Sion and Marist traditions and is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centred and achievement-focussed Deputy Principal to fulfil this position. As aChild Safe school our focus is to provide afaith-filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals.

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C142latr to the Latrobe Planning Scheme.

The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette.

The Amendmentimplements the relevant recommendations of the Traralgon Car Parking Review (Ratio Consultants,2023)intothe LatrobePlanning Scheme by amending the PlanningPolicy Framework, the Parking Overlay and inserting the review into the scheme as abackground document

Acopy of the Amendmentcan be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transportand Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au-public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789386 to arrange atimetoview theAmendment

Acopy of the Amendment can also be inspected, free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Latrobe City Council, 141Commercial Road, Morwell and on the Council website at www.latrobe.vic.gov.au

This is an excellent opportunity for acommitted Catholic educator who might be aspiring to Principalship to join ahigh functioning Leadership Team and work closely to plan and implement new developments while leading pedagogical change and avenues for student learning.

The successful applicant will bring their own unique gifts and talents to the leadership of Catholic College Sale which will complement those of senior management.

Applicants will:

● Have aproven record as an educator and leader

● Be actively involved in the development of contemporary learning and pedagogy

● Be committed to and supportive of the Catholic ethos of the College

● Be an active member of aEucharistic community

● Have appropriate experience in education with current VIT membership

● Have, or be prepared to work towards, 'Accreditation to Teach in aCatholic School'

● Show ademonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children

● Enjoy working in adynamic environment with young people

● Be committed to working in ateam environment

● Participate in aformal appraisal program during the termofappointment

● Have an ability to work with students, staff and parents to ensure that the vision and mission of Catholic College Sale permeates all aspects of our faith and learning community

If you would like to apply, please access the position description via www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au and forward application to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au or PO Box 594, Sale 3850 Applications close: 4:00pm Thursday 12 September 2024.

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The position is located in the Heyfield office, 40 hours per week,Monday to Friday.

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To be successful in the Contract Administrator role, you must have aproactive attitude and initiative as well as attaining exceptional organisational, communication and writing skills.

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GRINPUKEL (nee Bidovec), Vera Maria.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Vera aged 100 years 9 months on Saturday, 17th August, 2024.

VANDERWAL (neè Esslemont), Lynette Joy.

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ELLEN (nee Lanyon), Dorothy Jean

Dearly loved wife of Edward John (dec.) Loving mother of Wally, John, Jeanette and Susan. Mother-in-law of Yvonne, Elizabeth (Sue Fowler dec), Dario and Brian. Grandmother of Sherryn, Julie and Adam; Nick and Jordie; Sarah, Melissa, Rachel and Daniel and James, Jessica, Jacqueline and Thomas. Great grandmother of eight adoring great grandchildren. Rest in Peace Mum, Grandma, Nanna Happy with 'my Jesus' at last

30/1/1942 -19/8/2024. My beautiful, free spirited, and spicy Mum. Afull, ric h, an dm ean in gf ul life lived your way. Independent. Quirky and fun. Creator of lush, wild gardens. Iamforever grateful for your unconditional love. May you be well, happy, and peaceful. Loved and loving Mum to Debbie Ann. Mother-outlaw to Neville. Nanna to Jessica and Yohan, Nikkia and Brandon, Ella and Chris. Great Nanna to Victoria, Juliette, Noah, Zach, Leon, and our little one soon to arrive. So many wonderful memories to remember. In lieu of flowers, Mum would love for us all to plant anative tree or plant.

Private Cremation For Celebration ofLife details please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au or contact Debbie.

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With sorrow, we announce the passing of Dorothy. Abeloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who leftu s peacefully at the age of 91 on Thursday, 22 August 2024. Born on 16 March 1933, Dorothy graced our lives with her unwavering humour, generosity, and remarkable spirit. Her laughter was a constant source of joy, her kindness towards others was boundless and her quirky sense of humour always put asmile on people's faces. Dorothy touched countless lives with her giving heart and infectious laugh, leaving behind alegacy of love and ch er ishe d memories.

HOLZAPFEL, David. Bunbury, W.A., formerly of Morwell. Passed away 22/8/2024. Aged 57 years Loving son of Josef and Renate. Much loved husband, father and pop of Molly, Tandia, Caleb, Michael and Leah, Olivia and Morgan. Loved brother and uncle of Richard and Prue, Stacey and Kate.

Sleep peacefully son, till we meet again. Love Papa and Mum.

WALKER, Ivan Percival. Passed away peacefully at Calvary Narracan Gardens Aged Care (Dementia Ward) Newborough on 20 August 2024. Aged 80 years Dearly loved husband of Nina (dec.). Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Elaine, David, Kelvin and Naomi. Adored Pop to Mitchell and Emily, Hayley and Jarrod, Liam and Renee, and Ethan.

Great Pop to Miley. Ivan's Service was held Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 11am.

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ANDERSON, Jeffey. One of the best people on the earth. I'm going to miss you so so much. The 3ofus-Jeff, Doreen and Sue, one's gone, 2left. We will miss you so much. Love Sue and Joe. Deaths

BARROW (nee Spriggs), Ethel Mary. 15/4/1937 -23/8/2024

Beloved wife of Geoff (dec.) and loving mother of Bruce (dec.), Graeme and Tim. Grandmother of Ashleigh and Jarrod, Nick, Samuel, Sophie and mother-in-law of Debbie and Janine.

AMemorial Service will be held to honour her memory on FRIDAY (6 September) at 2pm at White Lady Funerals, 741 High Street (Cnr Oswin Street), Kew East Vic. Rest in peace, dear 'Dot' Your light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts

FELDT, David (Dave). Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at LRH, on Wednesday, 21 August 2024. Aged 85 years Loving husband to Lorraine (dec.) of 45 years. Father/fat her-in-la wt o Eliza and Jeff, Meaghan and Jay, and Bronwyn. Loved Pa to Brooke and Rhys, Leigh and Lois, David and Bonnie, Scott and Meghan, Trent and Amelia. Great Pa to Archer and Amelia.

GEORGIOU (Ousley), Phyllis Anne. Loving sister to Pat and John Duxbury. Fond aunty to Ray and Trudy, Kim and Margrette, Lynne and John. Forever Remembered

Big Dave, my not so little 'little brother'. You fought abravefight but in the end it wasn't to be. Lots of great memories growing up together. Will miss you heaps. Richard. David's Funeral Service will be held in Bunbury on THURSDAY (5 September 2024) at 1pm. The funeral will also be livestreamed.

Please see: William Barrett &Sons Funeral Directors Bunbury W.A. www.barrettfunerals.com.au

LING, Don.

Aman of strength, humour and unwavering love. Words cannot express how deeply you are loved and missed. Until we meet again Pa With Love Always Matt, Taylah, Kade, Charlie and Billie Ling.

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WLODAREK, Zdzislaw (Stan). Passed away suddenly at home, aged 74 years. Much loved and loving father of Fiona, Stacey, Cheree, Tracy, Nathan and partners. Adored Pop to all his beloved grandchildren. Reunited with his partner, Debbie We will forever love and miss you, Dad XOXO.

McKNIGHT, Denise. Ahighly valued member of the Moe &District Historical Society. Treasurer for 13 years. Loved and respected by the committee and members. Sincere condolences to Denise's family. Funerals •

Loved wife of Allan (Barney dec.). Beloved mother to Mark (dec.), Kerrie (Myrtle) and Anthony Brett and Heather, Pauline and Jason. Nanna of 11. Great Nanna of 14. So Loved, so Missed and held so Dear ANDERSON. The Funeral of Mr Jeffrey 'Jeff' Anderson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6Ollerton Ave, Moe on THURSDAY (29 August 2024) commencing at 11am. No flowers by request. Private Cremation

BECHAZ, Nancy. Along time member of the Moe &District Historical Society. Always met you with asmile. Sincere condolences to Len and family. JAYCO SWAN Touring, in E.C. with lots of modifications and extras. Nothing to spend $16,500. Ph 0419 551 760

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BRIEN, Ray.

Loved brother of Geoffrey and Gwen and families. At Peace Now BRIEN, Ray.

Loved brother of Eunice. Fond uncle of David, Jenny, Jodie, Susan and families. Sleep Peacefully

ROBINSON, Brenda. Of Morwell aged 77 years. Passed away Sunday 25 August 2024 under care, after ahard fought health battle. Brenda now rests with her beloved husband Alan and leaves behind cherished childr en Gle nn and Deanne, her 6siblings of the Hewling family. Treasured grandsons Jarod, David, Bevan, Ryan and, Daniel and great-grandsons Jacob and Rylan. Rest peacefully Granny!

SYKES, Rick. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 22 August 2024. Aged 55 years Much loved dad and best mate to Michael and Simo. Loving soul mate to Tina. Much loved son to Don and Dorris Sykes. 'Forever in our hearts' He will be sadly missed

FELDT. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr David Feldt will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (4 September 2024) commencing at 1pm.

Gippsland League andWest Gippslandearlier thisyear Photo: NicoleDenovan

Sharpshooter: Riley Denovan, pictured representing Nor th Gippsland, has had aprolific seasoninfront of goalfor TTU, kicking morethan 80 goals

Footy IQ: Moe’s Scott vanDyk wasamong his sides best players at theweekend.

Photograph: Julie Sim

In tight: Nor th Gippsland players huddle at the juniorinterleague carnival heldearlier thisyear

Photograph: NicoleDenovan

Stretch: Moe’s Lachlan McGrath getshis kickawayagainstWonthaggi in the GippslandLeagueatthe weekend

Photograph: Julie Sim

Imps ready to impact season 24/25

TRARALGON Imperials CricketClubhas reappointed Ryan Morley as AGrade captain for season 2024/25.

Morley has vowed to atone for the team’s loss in last seasons AGrade Grand Final, where Rovers went down to Centrals in athrilling contest that threatened to go into Easter.

The Morley nameissynonymous with Imperials, as the family has been involvedatthe club for the last 60 years.Ryan’s fatherWayne and his grandfather David are both life members of the club.

This will be Ryan’s fourth season in charge of the AGrade side,and he said he was eager to get the season underway.

“This is the most excited Ihave ever been for a cricket season. The amount of work we’ve all put in over the offseason has beennothingshort of tremendous and will put us in agreat position to achieve plenty of success both on and off the field now and long into the future,” he said.

“The buzz aroundthe club is next level, with everyone chomping at the bit to get stuck into the new challenges that lay ahead. Ijust can’t wait to take to the field with my teammates and see what this great club can achieve this season.”

Imperials had avery successfulinaugural season in the Cricket Latrobe Valleyleague, where all three senior sides madethe finals and in the process, stamped themselves as aclub on the rise. Imperials have been buoyed by the return of former AGrade captain and club champion Brett Chapman, who has returned after two years in Queensland.

Chapman brings awealth of experience at both club and representative level, having made several appearances at Country Week for the Traralgon District Cricket Association.

Chapman will work closely with Morley as senior coach for season 2024/25.

Star opening quick Todd Mann has also committed to Imperials for afurther two seasons. Mann had ahugeimpact last season after coming across from Willow Grove, taking 50 wickets and being aleading wicket taker for the AGrade division of CLV.

Imperials will also be bolstered by fielding two returningEnglish imports in wicketkeeper/batsmanJames Skingle and fast bowling all-rounder Tom Starkey. Bothlads have been exceptional performers in recent seasons and have played at Gippsland Cricket League level.

Leaders: Imperials CricketClubhas appointedKeiraMorleyasits women’s captain,RyleyReid as women’s

and Ryan MorleyasA Gradecaptain forthe upcoming season

History will be made this season at Imperials, with the club fieldingtheir inaugural women’s team. Continuing the familyaffair at Imperials, captain of the women’s team will be Keira Morley, sister of Ryan.

Keira will be supported by Ryley Reid, who has been appointed as the team’s coach. Keira and Ryley havebeen constants in the Imperials senior teams in recent years andare very accomplished cricketers. They’ll also be joined by Ash Lovas and star top order batter Poppy

FantasticFaltummaking hermark for Australia A

CRICKET

By TOM HAYES

LATROBE Valley cricketingexport Nicole Faltum is currently representing Australia against India in anumber of series.

Faltum played in Australia A’sthree-game Twenty20 series against India Atobegin the tour. AustraliaAclaimed a3-0 sweep of the Indians. Hosting India AinBrisbane,the first match was on August 7.

Australia Abattedfirst, and Faltum recorded the third-highest scorefor the team with 25 not out, hittingthree fourstohelp Australia Atoa total of 163.

In India A’s reply, Faltum stood behind the stumps,picking up astumping and played ahand in tworun outs in Australia A’s five-run win.

For the second match, held on August 9, India Abattedfirst and were only able to accumulate atotal of 130, losing nine wickets in the process. During the first innings, Faltum took acatch behind the stumps.

She wasn’trequired with the bat as the top order managedtochase therunsthemselves, as Australia Aclaimed an eight-wicket win.

Faltum was more prominent behind the stumps in the third and final T20 againstIndiaA in Brisbane

India Abattedfirst again, as Faltum took three catches behindthe stumps, sending the Indians into aspiral -making just 120.

Once again, Faltum wasnot needed with the bat, as Australia Achased thetotal withalittle over six overs to spare, winning by seven wickets.

THE Aussiescontinued their winning stretch into the One Day International leg of the tour when the tour shifted to Mackay.

India Ascored an impressive 249 in the opening innings, but the innings became thin toward the end, as they lost nine wickets. Faltum took acatch and made astumping.

With the bat, AustraliaAstarted slow, but an unbelieve knock of 129fromopenerKatie Mack put the Aussies right on track to win.

Faltum was runout forjustasingleafteronlyfacing five deliveries,but it didn’t matter as Australia Achaseddown the total with three overs to spare, winning by four wickets.

cricketerNicoleFaltum

Australia Awere headingfor another sweepafter the second ODI on August 16.

The Aussieswere sent intothe field first, as Faltum hadabusy innings behind the stumps, taking two catches, forcing astumping and had her hand in arun out, as IndiaAwas bowled out for 218.

It soonbecamefive winsfromfivegames, as Australia Achasedthe total with just under 10

overs to play, Faltum wasn’t required to bat after an unbeaten 106 from Maddy Darke.

The final ODI was acompletely different story, one certainly distant from the norm.

India Abatted first, setting avalianttotal of 9/243, surviving their 50 over allotment. Faltum claimed astumping and acatch throughout the innings.

But Australia Asoon found themselves on the

back foot when they quickly found themselves in atricky situation.

Australia Alost their first three batters for just 48 runs, and with two new batters at the crease, needed to get amove on.

In the next six overs, Australia Acollapsed, losing five wickets, including Faltum who was trapped in front for two.

India Afound the final two wickets within the next three overs, capping off amassive 171-run victory.

TO complete IndiaA’s tour of Australia A, the two nations did battle in an unofficial Test match from August 22 to 25 on the Gold Coast.

Australia Alooked shaky when opening the match with the bat. At one stagethey were 5/94 afterjust 28 overs, but they soon moved into gear. Faltum was apart of the collapse, which saw her lose her wicket for one run from two deliveries.

The lower order resurrected the innings to some extent,asAustralia Atallied 212 runs for the first innings.

India Astarted much better in their first innings, but they also collapsed like the Aussies. Sitting at 2/101, they were sailing, until Australia Astruck.

India Asoon found themselves at 6/114 just six overs later, then having to rely on their lower order also. To be fair,they did agood job, but found themselves behind by 28 runs as Australia Areturned to the crease.

Faltum collected acatch and played her hand in arun out during India A’s first innings. Australia Ahad amuch more admirable second innings, which included ahalf centuryfrom Emma de Broughe and acentury from Darke. Faltummade16inthe second innings, before she was caught behind after facing 38 rocks.

AustraliaAmade260 in the second innings to give India Aatotal of 289 to chase.

India A’s innings was much more well-rounded compared to their first, once againlike Australia A. At one stage they were 6/131, staring down the barrel of another big loss, but wereonceagain saved by the tail.

UmaChetry’s 47 topped their charts, but once shewas dismissed at 7/210, the innings fell apart. India Alost their final three wickets for just 33 runs, as Australia Atook out another win, defeating them by 45 runs.

Honour: Trafalgar and Morwell

has been busy representing Australia A.

Photograph: StarsBBL/X

Wheeler.

Imperials have started preseason training with weekly training sessions held each Thursdaynight at the Moe Indoor Cricket Centre. Any potential players wishing to play at Imperials are encouraged to phone Brett Chapman on 0422 276 698.

coach, BrettChapman as senior Coach

Photograph supplied

Cutler,Burns the first Harriers home

ATHLETICS

TRARALGON HARRIERS

BY GARYFOX

LAST week's (August 22) HarriersThursday night run was the Swinburne Crescent Run. The Harriers had agreat turnout with atotal of 63 runners taking part.

The 6km course starts at the Swinburne Crescent Park shelter and takes in Boston Boulevard, Marshalls Road and Park Lane all the way to Franklin Street, Traralgon.

Runners then returned to Swinburne Cres via Mitchell Dr and Harvard Ave.

Great running by Peter Cutler saw him first home in avery impressive time of 20:22. Dempsey Podmore was next in 20:26, followed by Ian Cornthwaite (22:27).

Great running by Tegan Burns saw her first lady home in 24:26, followed by Yani Cornthwaite (25:23) and Molly Irvine (26:45).

 ELSEWHERE, 16 Harriers hit the road for Round 8ofthe 2024 Athletics Victoria XCR Season.

This round was the 'Ekiden' relays at St Anne’s Winery at Myrniong near Bacchus Marsh. Ekiden is aJapanese running tradition which involves each leg staged between railway stations. Adaptedfor the AV context, Ekiden relays involve each team member completing aleg of adifferent distance. This year,the range of distances stretched from 8.6kms to 4.2kms.

The course included plenty of twists and turns,

mud,short sharp up hills, as well as longer steady climbs. Although therewere patters of rain, the conditions were excellent.

The Division 2Women’s team continued their excellentseason, placing fourth overall. Yani Cornthwaite led the team outinthe 8.6kmleg, followed by Alice Miliani completinga 6.6-km Miliani handed over the timing chip baton to Molly Irvine, beforeKate Jones successfully anchored the team home.

Ree Grahamenjoyedthe longest leg for the Division 3Women, with the in-form Mel Jones next out acrossthe course. Alysha Duncan continued to enjoyher debut XCR season during Leg 3, with Ann Bomers ensuring fourth place in the anchor leg of 4.2km.

Corey Milnerput Division 3Men intosecond place by the end of the 8.6km leg. Miles Verschuur successfully conqueredthe 7.9km leg and held the team in the silver medal position. Greg Semmler and Ash Dugan both ran 6.6km legs, with Marty Lynch finishing his 6.1km anchor leg with the team in seventh place.

Ron Verschuur opened proceedings for Division 5 Men with a9km leg, followed by Gerard Callinan who sped across the 6.6-km leg, and Seth Bomers guided the team home in agallant effort putting the team in 11th place.

Tomorrow night's run (Thursday, August 29) is the Stockdale Road course starting from the Harriers clubrooms.

For more information on the Harriers, visitwww. traralgonharriers.org.au

Full race results(SwinburneCrescentRun)

CHURCHILL &MONASH

Multiplication

StablefordSaturday17th

AUGUST 2024.

Winners: B. Cluderay &D.Cluderay 79

RunnersUp: J. Thomas &J.Jeffrey 77

D.T.L: 1. R. Nordam W. McGrath 69, 2. I. Heppleston &R.Davidson 64, 3. D. Burridge &As. West 64, 4. Ad.West &R.Zomer 63, 5. V. Monument &G.Blizzard59C/B N.T.P: 3rdJ.Garth, 5th P. Kearns,12th Ad West Pro-Pin: 14th R. King Birdies: 5th T. Sterrick

Target Hole: G. Sanders

StablefordTuesday20th August

AGrade Winner: M. Dear 35

BGrade Winner: C. Wilson 35

D.T.L: M. Hutchinson 34, 2. C. Barnes 33, N.T.P: 3rdM.Soppe,12th M. Soppe,5th J. Blizzard, 14th M. Soppe

MIRBOONORTH

Tuesday, 20th August, Stableford.

AGrade: CJohnson (9) 39pts

BGrade: CJames,(23) 38pts c/b

DTL: NRutledge,S Mc Kenzie 38, SDuff, N Whichello 37, NTP: 4th MPayne,6th WReynolds,13th L Visser,16th CJohnson, Bidies: 4th MPayne,T Donnison, 6th W Reynolds,B Atkins,16th CJohnson, N Rutledge

Satuday, 24th August, 2Perso Ambrose

Daywinner: T&NBaker,(7.75) 60.25

Scratch: P&S Woodall, (5.25) 67 nett

DTL: NBracecamp,B Bradshaw, T Whitelaw, 61.6, TimTraill, NBickerton 66, R Matthews,J Robbins66.75

NTP: 4th DJerram, 6th SEvison, 13th A Liebe, 16th SWoodall.

MOE

Sunday, 18 August 2024 OPEN Sunday Medley

Grade AWinners: Veenman, Laurie (9) 38

Grade BWinners: Lee,Shaun (18) 36

PeterCutler 20:22, DempseyPodmore20:26, Ian Cornthwaite22:27,Andrew Greenhill 22:30, Matthew Deppeler 22:46, Glenn Graham 24:07,David Barr 24:25, TeganBurns 24:26, Yani Cornthwaite25:23, Peter Sanders25:33, Trent Kooyman 25:35, Darrel Cross 26:33, Jerzey Podmore26:42, Ashleigh Dugan26:45, Molly Irvine 26:45, Chris VanUnen 26:50, GaryFox 27:00, Clinton Jolly27:10, KarenGraham 27:10, Belkey Podmore 27:55, RonVerschuur 27:57,Peter Fairbairn28:46, Nick Wang 28:52, Seth Bomers29:59, Kate Mayer30:19, Ree Graham 30:35, Shane Wilson 31:28, Steven Huang 32:10, Toby Grzmil 32:16, Lakni Weerasekera32:40, Andrew Legge 34:00, Kaye Livingstone 34:02, ClaireMacumber 34:19, Tania Whitehead 34:31, Kristine Sapkin 34:33, KatKent 34:50, MariekaReilly35:47,DesleyGray35:47, Phillip Mayer36:08, Megan Scott36:40, Gab Browne 37:54, SavMavrofridis 38:21, Rebecca Anderson 38:23, Adam vanbaalen 38:45, Catherine Leonard38:51, Collette Hofmann 39:51, Mandy Ellis 39:53, Chesney Podmore40:41, MarkLansdown 42:39, Ian Heafield 44:00, LukeWitham 44:20, TimothyGraham 44:24, Ann Bomers45:12, BarryHiggins 51:30, Kristina Creighton 53:18, Belinda Heafield 54:19, Anja Norwood 58:02, Kathy Quinn 58:02, Michelle Colwell58:02, Kylee Earl58:44, MarkFairbairnNTR, Angeline Snell NTR, Paul Rollandin NTR

Spin King’slegacy continues

SPORT/HEALTH

LATROBE Health Services has announced its partnership with the Shane Warne Legacy, in conjunction with SiSU Health will continue.

The commitment will expandthe 'Shane Warne LegacyHealth Check' program nationally for another two years as part of Latrobe Health Services annualcommunity investment of $5 million ayear.

Latrobe Health Services is anot-for-profit Australian private health insurer with more than 100,000 members.

It has delivered more than160,000freehealth checks in partnership with ShaneWarne Legacy and SiSU Health. The goal is to deliver an additional 400,000free Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks around Australia over the next two years.

The program has been an incredible success, with 70 per cent of people who underwent a ShaneWarne Legacy Health Check motivated to improve their health, and morethanhalf taking tangible action.

Latrobe Health Services' CEO, Ian Whitehead said he was proud to continue the partnership.

"The sudden death of Shane Warne in 2022 was areminder that too many Australians are unaware of health risks," he said.

"Through our partnership with Shane Warne Legacy,weare helping the community gain free access to important health checks for critical early detection and prevention.

"We are makinga real difference in the lives of Australians particularly in rural and regional areas where access to healthcare can be challenging."

More than 15,000 Australians tookadvantage of the free Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks across the 2023 Boxing Day Test at the MCG

SCOREBOARD

Place Getters: Moscato, Anthony37, Cutts, John 36 C/B

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY 9HOLEStableford

Grade AWinners: Mifsud, Helen (52) 12 C/B

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 WOMEN'S STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: Lang,Marj (21) 32 C/B

Grade BWinners: Blandford, Jane (32) 31

Place Getters: Donaldson, Leanne 32, Bates,Linda 30 C/B Nearets to Pin: 4th KarenShaw, 8th Jane Blandford

Target Hole: KarenShaw Thursday, 22 August 2024 OPEN Medley

Stableford

Grade AWinners: Johnson, Charles (8) 38

Grade BWinners: Eastaway, Karl (11) 36 C/B

Grade CWinners: Backman, Bradley(15) 39

Grade DWinners: VANBAALEN, Simon (21) 33

Place Getters: Johnson, Tony 37,Donnison, Terry36C/B,Coffin, Phillip 36, Backman, Shane 35, White, Lockie 34, Stansbury, Les 33, Porto, Chris 33 C/B,Babet, Alain 33 C/B, Glen, Peter33, Yeomans,Wayne 32 C/B Goodwin, Barry32C/B,Roberts,Paul 32 C/B,Dent, Russell 32 C/B,Spiteri, Paul 32 C/B,Perrin, Duart32C/B

GreatScore: Joshua Gaul Eagle @3,Bill Hall Birdie @8,Peter Rodaughan Birdie @ 8, John Harber Birdie @14, Jason Stirzaker Birdie @4,JeffCondon Birdie @4 Nearets to Pin: 4th Jeff Condon, 8th Bill Hall, 14th TerryDonnison

Saturday, 24 August 2024 WOMEN'S SATURDAY Stableford

Grade AWinners: Borg, Kathy(21) 36

Place Getters: Stanlake, Helen 30 Saturday, 24 August 2024 MENS Stableford

Grade AWinners: Johnson, Tony (0) 38

Grade BWinners: Buckman, Peter(17)38

GradeC Winners: Scullin, Sebastian (36) 44

No spin: Latrobe Health Services will continue itspartnership withShane Warne Legacy. LRH representatives arepictured with Warne’s children Jackson (fourth from left) and Summer Warne(thirdfromright), and Shane’s brother Jason

and at AFL Gather Round in South Australia this year.

The partners aim to provide 400,000additional free health checks to Australians, supporting Aussies to better understand and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.

Shane Warne's untimely death sparked an increase in public interest in heart disease and heart attacks.

Medicare reported a62per cent increase from March 2022 to January2023inheart health checks.

The Spin King hassomeconnectiontothe Latrobe Valley, with fellow Testcricketer Peter Siddle of Latrobe Cricket Club overlapping the start of his Victorian career with the back-end of Warne’s.

Morwell Cricket Cluboverseas player Chris Yates also played with Warne for English county Hampshire.

Place Getters: Grant, Peter37, Veenman, Laurie 36 C/B,Donaldson, Murray 36 C/B Wilson, Lee 36 C/B,Johnson, Charles 36, Backman, Bradley35, Borg, Shannon 35, Wilkinson, Wally34C/B,Bassman, Aaron 34 C/B,Brien, Kevin 34, Kearns,Patrick 33 C/B

Great Score: Lee Wilson (Birdie) @4,Peter Keenan (Birdie) @4,TonyJohnson (Birdie) @8,Brayden Taylor (Birdie) @8,Paul Spiteri(Birdie) @8,Peter Buckman (Birdie) @4,Aaron Bassman (Birdie) @8 Nearets to Pin: 4th PeterKeenan, 8th Peter Buckman, 14th Craig Bourne MORWELL

21st August 2024 WOMEN'S -Stableford

Winner: CBoers35pts

DTL: LFrench 29pts

NTP: 2nd CPeter 8th DVuillermin 11th E Lau15th DVuillermin

TRAFALGAR

Tuesday20/08/2024 -Stableford

Players: 19,Women 3, Men 16

Winner: GeoffFallon (23)

Runner Up: Max Pugliese (20 c/b)

DTL: Steve Klemke(20), Graeme Harris (19), RobDeVries (18), Brian McKenzie (18)

NTP: Max Pugliese (5)

Bradmans: RodBrisbane

Thursday: 22/08/2024 -Stableford

Players: 40, Women 11,Men 29

Women’s Winner: BevKeily(19)

Runner Up: Sue Klemke(17)

DTL: Cheryl Toyne (16), Nola Fordham (16)

NTP: AijaOwen(13)

Bradmans: Anne Outhred

Men’s Winner: Tony Shearer (22 c/b)

Runner Up: John Hanley(22)

DTL: NormMether (20), RonPyke(20), Graham Harris (19), SteveKlemke(18), David Balfour (18)

NTP: SteveKlemke

Bradmans: Laurie Snowball

Wednesday21August 2024 WOMEN'S

3Person PuttoAmbrose: 18-Hole

9-Hole players playedStableford

Winners: Sue Klemke(16), Karen

MacGregor (24) and Charlie Killeen (31) with 52 points

Runners-Up: Aija Owen (24), Cheryl Toyne (27) and JanGriffin (30) with 46 points

NTP: 2nd Ange Bayley, 5th Ange Bayley, 15th Aija Owen

9-Hole Winner: Christine Payne(45) with 20 points

Runner-Up: PatHarris (32) with 15 points c/b

DTL: Sonia Roberts with 15 points Gobblers: Charlie Killeen on the 6th

YALLOURN

Tuesday20 th August 2024,WOMEN'S 9hole StablefordWinner: LynMcAlister (19) 20 pts

Thursday22 nd August 2024

18 hole StablefordWinner: HeatherWare (31) 29pts

DTL: LynMcAlister (19)28, Lola Carter (21)28 NTP: 8th LynMcAlister,12th Lola Carter, 4th Lola Carter,16thHeather Ware

PISTOLS

TRARALGON

MondayAugust 5th 2024 Air Pistol

BGrade: WMcGlyn 501-65-566. CGrade: DChandler 475-89-564. DGrade: RParson 463-114-577.D Sykes 352-259-611. TMcMahon 317. Ladies air pistol DGrade: MMcMahon 307 WednesdayAugust072024 no scores SaturdayAugust 10th 2024 morning shoot Centrefire CGrade: CBenelli 473-66-539. DChandler 403-203-606. DGrade: EBeaufort398. JWyngard 166-280-446. KBeaufort109-203-312. 25 mtpistol

(second from right) Photograph supplied

Enthusiasm: Mel Jonesand SethBomersreceived theHarriersGolden BootAward forTeam Spirit. Photograph supplied

Victoryfor Sexton at Sale meeting

HORSE RACING

By TOM HAYES

MOE trainer ChristineSexton hadtowait until the final race of the latest Sale meet to witness one of her winners.

The eight-race meet at Sale (on Wednesday, August 15) was met with overcast conditions, providing asoggy track underfoot which wasrated aSoft 6throughout the day.

 IN the Race 8Ladbroke It! BM64 Handicap over 1717 metres, Delightful Journey for Sexton quickly assumed the lead after the early stages were led by Bishop Rock for Sale trainer, Susie Wells.

Coming into the final bend onto the main straight, Delightful Journey found some extra motivation, kicking out to four lengths in front of the off-pace runners.

As they rounded the bend, the seven-year-old gelding’s lead was cut marginally,asthe oncoming horses began to make achargefor the lead.

With challengers from the inside and outside, Delightful Journey held firm and consistently kicked to the line without giving up his lead.

He got home three quartersofa length before second-placed Pray Day, who was listed as aclose second-favourite.

It was the sixth win of the seven-year-old’s career, and his first since March 2023 in Bairnsdaleovera similar distance. In that race he was listed at $61 to win, here he was only $9.50.

Shesablinder forMoe’s Charlie Gafa was nowhere

Bull backs jumps racing

HORSERACING

THE Liberals and Nationals have confirmed their backing for the state’s jumps racing industry.

Member for Gippsland East and Shadow Minister for Racing,Tim Bull,saidthe sporthad manybenefits andshouldbe supported.

“It extends the careers of horseswho take longer to mature and provides them with abetter chance of being re-homed as an equestrian horse,” he said.

“The industry also provides significant employment opportunities for jockeys, trainers and stable handswho allcontribute to the greaterracingindustry that generates over $4.7 billion for the Victorian economy.”

Racing Victoria has announced it will undertake its scheduled annual assessment at the end of this year,but has already confirmed their ongoing support for jumps racing.

Bull also highlight ed recent safety improvemen ts –i ncludin ge nsur ing optimal track conditions, reducing race pace, and introducing new hurdle design that improve animal welfareoutcomes for horses and safety for jockeys.

He warned against relying on short-term injury statistics, stressing the importance of looking at long-term data.

“As we’ve seen in Olympic equestrian events and at pony club competitions, horses occasionally sustain injuries,and the frequency can vary,” he said

“Therefore, data should be evaluated over extended periods rather than in snapshots, whilecontinuously striving to minimise harm.”

While acknowledging the upcoming reviewbyRacing Victoria, Bull stressed thewiderconsequences of any potential changes to jumps racing.

“I am sureour racing industry leaders will be mindful that any backward step will have anti-racing political parties and animal activist organisationsimmediately pursuing jumps racing as their next target, closely followed by two-year-old racing, greyhounds or the entire racing industry,” he said.

“Victoriansshould not forget it is the policy of the Greens and Animal Justice Party to ban this great part of the nation’s culture and we should be taking every step to protect and grow this great industry.

“My hope is our racing industry leaders will stand up and be strong against these challenges.”

Jump sr acin gi ss el dom seen in Gippsland, with only Sale

to be seen throughout the race, coming last (13th).  ALSO featuring throughout the meet were four other runners trained in the Latrobe Valley area. In the Race 1Ladbrokes Racing Club Maiden Plate (2200m), Troy Kilgower -who has atraining base in Traralgon-had two fancies.

Nic Says No, who has now featured in eight

maidenplates, still struggled to find awin, finishing eighth, while Lassini, who ran hersixth career race, also made no impressions, climbingfrom 13th to finish 11th.

Kilgower had afinal runner in the Race 2 Ladbrokes Blackbook Maiden Plate(1400m), joining ahorse from Moe’s Peter Gelagotis’ stables.

In avery tight finish, the top 10 horsesall finished

within fivelengths fromthe lead, which led to a photofinishupthe front.

Further down the straight,Captain Hilfiger for Gelagotis had apoorstart butused his energy at the right timetoboost himself up into sixth.

Priced at $201, Miss Neylandfor Kilgower was doing it tough in the midfield, fallingbackasthe raceopened up,finishing eighth.

Moe Racing Club Member’sDay in pictures

Ace: DelightfulJourneyfor Moe’s Christine Sexton woninSale last week

Photograph: Racing Photos

Turf Club hosting occasional jumps meets.

Gathering: Greg Wheildon, Harr yFrei, Chris Hill,Carolyn Reid,MargWilkinson andNicole Vanden dolder relaxing at Moe Racing Club

Trio: Moe’s Debbie Griffith, John Boyceand PamBoyce taking in thenew social space at Moe Racing Club.

All happening: Patrons have been given their firsttasteofthe newrace daypavilion at Moe Racing Club Photographs: Liam Durkin

Good times: Locals MalMcIntyre, Karina Lawsonand Shar yn Lerkvliet enjoying the membersday meeting at Moe Racing Club

Finals action heating up in local hockey

HOCKEY LVHA

THE local hockey scenewas alive with action at the weekend, as teams competed fiercely in semi-final matches.

In the women’scompetition, Moe securedtheir spotinthe Preliminary Final afteracommanding 9-4 victory over Churchill

Despite the loss, Churchill displayed aspirited comeback in the second half, led by the attacking trio of Claire Goodwin,JoMaxwell, and Riley Reid

Maxwell scored twice, while Goodwin and Kara North each added one.

Churchill’s defensive line, particularly Tania McConnell and Alice Stewart, put up astrong fight, butMoe’s relentless offensewas too much to overcome.Churchill’s season may have ended, but their second-half surge offers promisefor 2025.

The Traralgon Rovers Women’s team delivered astellar performance, defeating Traralgon 4-nil to advance to the Grand Final.

Maddy Hall, AriaRanui,and CharlieMurrell led the charge, with Murrell scoring twice. Ella Trevorrow wasnamedbest-on-groundfor her outstanding contribution. The Rovers willhead into the final with confidence,having shown their dominance in this decisive win.

In the Men’s 5s, Moe emerged victorious against Traralgon Rovers in ahigh-scoring battle, winning 13-6.

Rovers’ RussClunning putupavaliant effort, scoring four goals, while Corrinne Metcalf added two. Despite their determination and teamwork, the Roverswere outmatched by a stronger Moe side.The Rovers’ resilience and unity wasevident, but Moe’s superiorfirepower proved too much.

Churchill narrowly edged out Traralgon with an 8-7 victory.

Matt Wells, Blake Billing, and Hayden Winters werekey contributors to Churchill’swin,though the victory was marred by an injury to Trevor Morgan after being struck while challenging a shot on goal. Despite playinga man downinthe second half, Churchill showed remarkable spirit and determination, with goalkeeper Ian Goodwin making crucial saves. Churchill now advances to the next round of finals with high hopes.

In junior hockey, the Churchill under 8s put on amasterclass, defeating CHOE 11-4.

Maddy Barling, Charlotte Snell, and Anouk Schelfhout allfoundthe back of the net, with Barling earning best-on-groundhonours. The young team displayed excellent teamwork and skill, executing their game plan to perfection. In the under 12s semi-final, Churchill continued their winning ways with a10-2victory over CHOE.

Sanne Schelfhout, Isabel Barling, and Sandy Young led the charge with goals, supported by astrong all-around team effort. The Churchill juniorsdemonstrated great passing, tackling, and defensive work, setting ahigh bar for the finals.

As the first round of finals for the local comp wrapped up, the Latrobe Valley Vic League teams faced tough competition in their last regular round ahead of the semi-finals.

The women’s team played their final game of the season against top-of-the-ladder Dandenong. KaraNorth celebrated her birthday with the team’sonlygoal, while goalkeeper Steph Langstaff delivered an outstanding performance.

Ella Trevorrowwas best-on-groundfor her relentless effort throughout the match. The matchedendedina 4-1loss, concluding the season for the Latrobe Valley Hockey Association women.

The men’s team suffereda5-nil defeatagainst the East Gippsland Giantsonahot Sunday afternoon in Bairnsdale.

Astellar defensive effort was put forward to keep East Gippsland at bay, and despite creating many opportunitiesinthe forward line, the team was unfortunately unable to convert them into goals.

Finishing the regular season fourth on the ladder, the menwillmove intothe semi-final round to play East Gippsland again.

The Latrobe Valley HockeyAssociation is always open to new players, regardless of age or skill level.

Interested parties should phone LVHA presidentKelly Godfreyon0412079 981 or email president.lvha@gmail.com

Ready to make Parasplash

PARALYMPICS SWIMMING BY TOM

HAYES

APAIR of Traralgon swimmerswillbeout to represent the region, as well as the nation, when they compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Emily Beecroft and Ruby Storm have recently flown to the French capital in preparation for the Games, which beginsinthe early hours of tomorrow (Thursday, August 29 AEST).

It won’t be their first time representing Australia on the biggest stage together, with the pair doing so at the Tokyo 2020 (2021 due to COVID-19) Paralympics.

The upcoming Games willbeStorm’s second representation, whileBeecroft becomes athreetime Paralympian after making her debut as a 16-year-old at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

The two qualified for the Games during the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre from June 10 to 15.

They will be apart of the 142-paralympian-strong Australian team, who will compete across 17 different disciplines.

EmilyBeecroftS9 Classification

BEECROFTqualifiedfor two events in the S9 classification, while also makingone of the 34-point relay teams.

The S9 classification is for swimmers who have their co-ordination affected at alow level in the arms and legs, ahigh degree of weakness in one leg, or the absence of limbs.

The 34-point relay team allows four swimmers with their classifications adding up to 34. For instance, a34-point relay team might consist of an S7, S8, S9, and an S10 Paralympian, or two S8 and two S9 Paralympians.

While at the Australian SwimmingTrialsin June, Beecroft qualified for the S9 100m freestyle and the S9 100m butterfly.

When the relay teams were being finalised, Beecroft discovered she had made the 34-point 4x100m mixed medley relay, meaning she’d have three events to prepare for in Paris.

Whenspeaking to the Express in June,based off her more recent performances, Beecroft hopes to do more than just compete.

“I’ve always just been really grateful and happy to attend aParalympics,” she said upon her qualification.

“I think going into this year, Ithink just based off my performances this year and based off performances from my other competitors,I’m hoping to do more than just compete.

“I’m in good contention of gettingapodium finish, so hopefully Ican continue to do some good times… and hopefully grab an individual medal.”

An individual medal has eluded Beecroft at the Paralympics, although she has won relay medals at the last Paralympic Games.

Duringher Paralympicappearance in 2016 at the Rio Games, a16-year-old Beecroft qualified for three finals from her four events, however, was unable to score her first medal.

At herfollowing Paralympicappearance in 2021 at the Tokyo Games, Beecroftclaimed her first silver and bronze medals in the 34-point 4x100m freestyle relay and 34-point 4x100m women’s medley relay respectively.

From an individual standpoint in Tokyo, Beecroft qualifiedfor the S9 100m freestyle final, but missed out on amedal.

Leading into the 2024 Paris Games, Beecroft has gainedplenty of momentum,especially

during the Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships.

There, she claimed Gold during the 34-point 4x100mmixed medley relay, while also sustaining individual successwith two silver medals in the S9 100mfreestyle and S9 100mbutterfly -the events she has qualified for at the upcoming Games.

Beecroftwill be in action between Monday, September2and Saturday,September 7.

Ruby StormS14Classification

ALTHOUGH it wasn’t immediate, Storm qualified for four individual S14 events and an S14 mixed relay.

The S14 classification is for swimmers who find it hard to understand and apply techniques and strategies, especially in busy arenas.

Duringthe AustralianSwimming Trials in June, Stormhad the nervous wait while the team was being finalised as she did not qualify immediately, but luckily for her, she made the team in multiple events.

She qualifiedfor four individual events: the S14 100m butterfly, S14 200m freestyle, S14 200m individual medley, and S14 100m backstroke. Stormalsomadeitinto arelay team, qualifying for the S14 4x100m mixed freestyle relay.

Onceitwas confirmedthatshe was goingtoher second Paralympic Games, Storm spoke to the Express on her qualification.

“I was pretty relieved, very happy with how I went over at trials. Ithink as it’s avery stressful week, and we got atext message saying that we made it, and Ithink whenalot of us received that text message alot of weight just came off our shoulders,” she said in June.

“I do pretty well with aheavy schedule,justwith the stress and everything, just not putting all the eggs in one basket with events.”

Heading into her secondParalympics, Storm has already achieved so much as she enters Paris at the age of 20.

She created aname for herself during the London 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, aged just 15-years-old. There, she was apartofthe bronze-winning S14 4x100mmixed freestylerelay Shealsocompeted in three other events, winning no medals, but at such ayoung age it was such a rich opportunity.

She earnt her first Paralympics call-up for the Tokyo 2020 Games, still aged just 17. Storm won Paralympic silverather firstgames in the S14 4x100m mixedfreestyle relay, also enduring individual success, winningbronze in the S14 100m butterfly.

At Tokyo she madethree other finalsbut was unable to earn more medals.

Since her last Paralympics appearance, Storm hasremainedactive in the poolinpreparation for the Paris Games.

In the last threeyears, Storm has travelled the world, competing at the Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships, earningsilver in theS14 4x100m mixed freestyle relay, as well as the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Manchester 2023 World Para Swimming Championships, where she won another silver in the S14 4x100m mixed freestyle relay.

Storm will be in action in Paris from Thursday, August 29 until Saturday, September 7.

PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES SCHEDULE

areinAEST Opening Ceremony Thursday, August 29, 4am Emily Beecroft

34-point 4x100m Mixed Medley

Relay

Heats: Monday, September 2, 7.37pm

Final: Tuesday, September3,4.04am

S9 100m Freestyle

Heats: Wednesday, September 4, 7.20pm

Final: Thursday, September5,3.36am

S9 100m Butterfly

Heats: Friday, September 6, 6.39pm

Final: Saturday, September7,2.40am

Ruby Storm

S14 100m Butterfly

Heats: Thursday, August 29, 6.48pm

Final: Friday, August 30, 2.42am

S14 200m Freestyle

Heats: Saturday, August 31, 5.54pm

Final: Sunday, September1,1.51am

S14 4x100m Mixed Freestyle

Relay

Heats: Sunday, September 1, 7.47pm

Final: Monday, September2,4.13am

S14 200m Individual Medley

Heats: Wednesday, September 4, 5.59pm

Final: Thursday, September5,1.51am

S14 100m Backstroke

Heats: Friday, September 6, 6.55pm

Final: Saturday, September 7, 3.08am Closing Ceremony Monday, September9,5am

The Paris2024 Paralympic Games is broadcast to Stan Sportand 9Nowon40 free-to-air dedicated channels

Traralgon swimmers dominate the Vic Open

SWIMMING

NINE Traralgon Swimming Club swimmers competed at the Victorian Open Short Course Championships, bringing home two Gold, five Silver and two Bronze Medals.

Standout swimmer was 16-year-oldLockie Bellion, who dominated the multiclass events, winning Gold in the 50m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley, Silver in the50m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley, and Bronze in the 50m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle.

Twenty-year-old Joel Baillie, who has returned back to theOpen competition after time out of the water, wonSilverinthe 100m Butterfly -his first Victorianmedal- and finished asolid fourth in the 50mButterfly (24.70) breaking an Out of Gippsland record held by previous club captain and current sponsor Andrew O’Connor since 2009.

Male captain for 2024/25, Ash Nicholes (17) had an excellent meet, making threefinals in the 50m and 200m Freestyleand 100m Individual Medley.

Girls captain Olivia Baillie made the final of the 50m Backstroke, swimming apersonal best of 29.50.

Traralgon Swimming Club Head Performance

Coach, Dean Gooch spoke highly of the performances.

“Thiswas agood hit out for the Victorian Age Championshipstobeswum in afew weeks,” he said

“It’s always interesting to see how the swimmers are bringing their trainingskills andturning them into racing skills as far as technique and effort are concerned.

“We aim to have them peaking by early September and this meet serves greatpurpose for this.

“Joel Baillie was the surprisepackage of the meet withanunexpected Silver, particularly afteronly beingbackattraining for overamonth. We look forward to hisfuture progression.”

The Victorian Age Short Course Championships will be held from Friday, September 6toSunday, September 8. Traralgon is aimingfor another top 10 finish at this meet.

Topmarks: Joel Baillie and Lockie Bellion impressed at theVictorian Open AgeShort Course Championships Photograph supplied

Three titleswithin reach

SOCCER LVSL

BY JOHN CARDONA

MOE United advanced to their thirdsuccessive Battle of Britain Cup Final at the weekend.

The Red Devi ls quali fied af ter bea ting Newborough/Yallourn 4-nil at Traralgon’s Harold Preston Reserve on Sunday.

The win setsupa2022rematch against Fortuna, where Moe United will be out to complete ahat-trick of cup victories.

Speaking of hat-tricks, Red Devils youngster BaydenHeusmann has hada stellarfortnight, netting consecutive hat-tricks against Monashand the Combine.

Moe Unitedwere firmfavouritestoadvance to the cup final, but failed to convert some early opportunities on Sunday.

The Red Devils had as manyasthree shots in the first 10 minutes, before getting on the board when aballfrom NoahKane found ConnorO’Hanlon, who’s strong run up the right flank saw him cut inside thedefender and send aperfect pass to the back post, where Heusmann was on hand to place the ball past the keeper.

MoeUnitedcontinued to create chances without scoring, thanks to some good work by Newborough/ Yallourn’s defence.

Combine keeper Justin Allman pulledoff a number of saves, while the defence stopped what looked to be acertain goal after arebound at the 25-minute mark was denied right on the line.

Newborough/Yallourn midfielder Ash Birrell came closest to scoring when he unleashed asuperb

drive,onlytosee Moe keeperPeter Albanese make agreat reflex diving save.

Moe United took acrucial 2-nil lead at halftime after aperfectly long timed through ball fromTom Portelli sent Heusmann through. His shot was partially saved by Allman, only for the deflection to find its way into the vacant goal.

The second half saw acomplete domination from Moe United.

Heusmann kicked another goal at the 70-minute mark, after Oscar Sceney sent along ball his way and the former chipped it in.

Moe United’s fourth goal had to be seen to be believed when Chad Shelley unleashed abrilliant hitstrike from thehalfwaylinewhichfound the top corner of the net.

Heusmann, at just 17-years-of-age, was best for Moe, followed by Kane and Matt Shearing. Best for the Combine was Birrell, Allman and Mark Fairbrother.

IN the Reserves semi-final, Moe United also advanced to the cup final after beating Churchill United 2-nil.

It tookuntil just before halftime for Moe to make the breakthrough, when across by Seth Grixti was collected by Harley Robinson.

The league’stop goal scorer showed his class with aclinical finish on his left foot into the top left corner.

The second half wasa carbon copy of the first, with plenty of chances going begging for the Red Devils Fifteen-year-old Bodie Wendt came close to scoringwhenheintercepted apoor clearance, only to hit the upright.

Wendt however madeamendsa shorttimelater,

latching onto apass from CampbellDastey to make the score 2-nil.

Zoran Winkleman was best for the winners, and received good support from Chad Shelley, Dastey and Wendt.

IN SecondDivision, Moe romped to the finalafter beating Fortuna 6-1.

The Red Devils jumpedout to an early lead after great work from Zane Poxon finding Gedd Heusmann, who scored from 20 metres out.

Heusmann scored his second goal not long after, hammering home ashot from close range after a cross on the left by Tim Stephens.

Fortuna responded well in the second half, and were rewarded with agoal from Luke McNeill.

The revival wasshort-lived however, as two minutes later apass from Kristen Aquilina to Jake Heusmann saw him cooly place his shot into the top far right corner.

Moe United scored again through aMark Whitney pass to Poxon and Ben Schembri, making for a one-two.

From4-1, the score was 5-1just 10 minutes later as Stephens placed aperfect corner for an unmarked Jake Heusmann to header the ball into thenet

Whitney rounded off a6-1 win after agoal mouth scrimmage saw him finish from close range.

Jake Heusmann, Poxon, Schembri and Brad Howard collected plaudits for Moe.

Ryan Holman, Mark Pavich and Eamon Dalon were serviceable for Fortuna.

SOCCER LVSL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE Battle of Britain Cup moved into semifinal round at the weekend. It is now down to Fortuna and Moe for the Latrobe Valley Soccer Leagueseniormen's cup title.

Fortuna60downed East GippslandUnited 7-3, bringing the Eagles surprise run to an end.

In ahigh-scoring affair at Sale's Godfrey BaldwinReserve, the Orangemen booted five goals in the opening 45 minutes,but also conceded three goals themselves.

While East Gippsland couldn't managed another one through the back of the net, Fortuna added an extra two, stamping their ticket into cup final.

Jake Budija finishedwithahat-trick, along with Damon Scott (two goals), Dj Matar and Daniel Cooper rounding out Fortuna's scoring load.

East Gippsland United were headed by Brandon Ginty (two goals) and Jaydon Steele. As Moe United defeated Newborough/ Yallourn 4-nil, it now setsupacup final of the Morwell and Moe clubs who finished second and third by the end of the LVSL season.

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The 95 to 84 score ended an otherwise spectacular season on asour note.

Upwardsof400 people piled into the Eltham High School Basketball Stadium, andevenfeatured basketball legend Andrew Gaze watching on.

The energy radiating from the crowd poured onto the court in the opening minutes, with RMIT converting their first bucket off abackdoor alley-oop, however,the Gippsland side withstoodquickly, generating some easy baskets off turnovers.

Some changes to the starting line-up for United were seen in the biggest game of the year, with young players Kody Tibballsand RohanDemczuk swapped for Jordan Canovan and Joel Winderlich to give themextra size againstatowering Redbacks front court.

Gippsland found themselves down 19-12 six minutes into the opening quarter, but rallied to end the term down 29-23 aftersomeimpressive moments from import Jalin Wimberly.

United matched RMIT throughout amajority of the first half, but were unable to get over the final hump and take the lead, with the Redbacks

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seeming slightly more poised on their home court.

RMIT concludedthe secondquarterona 14-7 run but was kept under a10-point game upon a cross-court pass from Tibballs to Canovan for a last-second three-pointer.

United collected themselves after the main break andwentona15-9run to bringthe margin to three points midway through the third quarter.

RMIT proceeded to push the game back out to over10points the rest of theway home and after finishing on top of the ladder, were crowned champions.

Wimberly finished with 34 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals, with the only other double digit scorer being Canovan with 13 points.

Gippsland United ended the regularseason in third-place, making it to the Grand Final, but will have to wait to see if results fall their way giving them the opportunity to move up into the premier Championship Division of Big Vfor next season.

Seniors(Battle of Britain Cup) Moe vs Fortuna Reserves(Shopwell Cup) Moe vs Fortuna

Second Division (Nan Bosma Cup) Traralgon City vs Moe Senior women (Browne-Huizer Cup) Fortuna vs Sale

FOOTBALL

GRANTS of up to $250,000 are available to help upgrade country football and netball facilities.

Membe rf or Gip psland So ut h, Dan ny O’Brien, is encouraging local eligible clubs to workwith councils to secure funding through the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program.

“Applications for these grants are open to regional councils and Iamurgingour local clubs to contact their relevant council to discuss their needs and proposals,”Mr O’Brien said.

“This is agreat opportunity for Gippsland South clubs who may be struggling to maintain and improve their facilitiesdue to limited resources to puttheir hand up for some extra financial support.”

Mr O’Brien said he was more than happy to provide letters of support for any local clubs seeking funding through this grant stream. Interestedclubs can request aletter of support from Mr O’Brien by emailing danny. obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Monday, September 30, 2024.

For more information on the program and to apply, visit https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding/ country-football-and-netball-program Footy/netball liftout -Pages 23-29

Martin Cameron