Latrobe Valley Express Thursday 29 December 2022

Normal service resumes

SEC UNDER WAY

By PHILIP HOPKINS

THE state government has taken first steps to revive the State Electricity Commission (SEC), transferring the SEC to anew Ministry, naming an interimchief executive and creating an SEC expert advisory panel.

Lily D’Ambrosio is the Minister for the State Electricity Commission, which will be part of Ms D’Ambrosio’s portfolios of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Solar Homes. The SEC will have an office in the GovHub in Morwell.

The Governor in Council lastweek declared the SEC areorganising body under the State Owned Enterprises Act.

Ms D’Ambrosio saidthe Labor government was delivering public ownership of energy resources by reviving the SEC as an active energy market participant to build new renewable energy projects.

The government named Chris Miller as interimchief executive of the SEC, who will work with thespecial SEC expert advisory panel to revive the commission under the responsibility of the Minister.

John Bradley, secretary of the

Department of Energy, Environment andClimate Action (DEECA) and an energy specialist in his own right, will chair the panel, which will include other specialists in energy, investment and commercial risk management, industry development,engineering and consumer advocacy.

Two shares in the SEC will be held by the Treasurer and Premier as afully state-owned energy company.

Mr Miller was previously deputy secretary,tourism and events at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions; aseniorexecutive at the Department of Premierand Cabinet, advisingthe Premier on energy, infrastructure, transportand planning; and held various positions at Energy Australia and King &Wood Mallesons.

The SEC will become an energymarket proponent under the state government’s 10-year plan thataimstodeliver cleaner, cheaper energy, with all profits invested back into the energy system.

The government will initially invest $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of power -the equivalentreplacement

capacity of Loy Yang A-through renewable energy projects.

Renewables will replace coal, and these new ‘power stations’ will be owned by the state, with the government holding acontrolling interest in the projects.

An investment of $20 million will prepare the SEC for its new role in our energy market, including setting up an office at theGovHub in Morwell and an office in Melbourne.

Thegovernment maintainsthe SEC will help deliver its renewable energy and emissions targets -95per cent renewable energy by 2035 and net zero by 2045. It says modelling shows the policy will create 59,000 jobs by 2035 and increasegross state product by about $9.5 billion.

The policy also includes a$424million energy and trainingpackage to help workers upskill, with 6000 positions for apprentices and trainees to help fill achronicshortage of workers in trades

“Our SECwill help find and train the next generation of tradespeople: maintenance workers, electricians -but also welders, painters and mechanics.

Highly-qualified,highly-paid workers,” Ms D’Ámbrosio said.

To train these new workers, the state government will establish an SEC centre of training excellence to coordinate and accreditcourses in clean energy,connecting with TAFEs, registered training organisations(RTOs), unions and the industry, as well as adding clean energy to the VCE vocational major.

“Acrossgovernmentschools, the SEC will be at careernights recruiting the workers of the future -and an investment of $116 million will open six new cutting-edge tech schools,giving students ahead-startina hands-on profession,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“To make sure the workers we’re training are guaranteed along-term pipeline of work, we’llinstitute local content requirements on state-owned and supportedrenewableenergy projects -worth at least $5 billion by 2035.”

Ms D’Ambrosio said the state government would alsoenshrine the SECinthe state’s Constitution in 2023 to prevent afuture Liberal government selling off energy assets again.

Kellie O’Callaghan has been re-elected MayorofLatrobe City. STORY-PAGE 4

Reflecting on the yearthatwas 2022

By LIAM DURKIN

FAIR to say we packed alot into 2022.

Ihope you have enjoyed reading the pages put together by The Express this year, and Ihope we have done the readership justice covering local news, community happenings, and general interest stories.

Thank you to all who contributed throughout theyear; be it for community corner, letters, or write-ups from schools.

Congratulations to all those champions of community who achieved personal milestones and accolades this year, as well as those who continued to advocate for causes close to their heart.

These are the typesofstories that will always make up the fabric of what alocal paper is all about.

Imust acknowledge my team for their work and support this year.

Particularly,Iwishtopay tribute to Paul Grant, whohas retired after an astonishing 45 years at The Express.

Most of the pages you have seen in The Express in the last four decades, Granty has been the man responsible for putting together. Ifeel somewhat unqualified to say anythinggiven Ihaveonly worked with him for ashort space of time, but his work and, more specifically, efficiency, hasbeen outstanding.

We wish Granty all the best in retirement, and hopetosee him aroundthe building from time to time.

Imust also acknowledge senior journalist Michelle Slater, who has taken an exciting posting writing federal politics in Canberra.

It is most unfortunatefor us to lose Michelle, but it is agenuineonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her which Iwouldn’t begrudge anyone taking, so Iwishher all the best.

Michelle could always be relied upon to write

front page stories for us, and for those that know newspapers, having astrong front is paramount.

Completing the trifecta of departures after a lengthy tenure this year was former editor Gregor Mactaggart.

Gregor moved to Echuca halfway through the year, continuing the role he servedatThe Express.

While Gregor’s departure wasuntimely, he wasn’t totally lost to The Express, and Iappreciate the fact he is only ever aphone call away if Ineed.

That being said, to lose nearly 80 years of experience between threepeople in the space of six months is far from ideal, and as such, next year is looming as anew era for the paper.

Ihave conceded it will be impossible to replace so much experience, so the onus willbeonthe existing team to step into more senior roles, with the addition of acouple of cadetshopefully meaning we are able to tick along.

Imust pay agratitude to our team in Sale: Stefan Bradley, Tom Parry and Zoe Askew.

For thosethatdon’t know,itisnot just The Express that is put together by us, we also have a bi-weeklynewspaperinSale (Gippsland Times), as well as Gippsland Farmer once amonth.

Thereisa lot going on, so pleaseforgive us if there is atypo every now and again.

The youthful Sale crew have done an unbelievable job under great duress, and Ican’t applaud their efforts enough.

They have worked virtually independently for thebestpart of 12 months, and shown they are more than capable of stepping into those before mentioned senior roles moving forward.

Another man Ineed to thank is Phil Hopkins.

Phil answered an SOS from us halfway through the year, coming out of retirement to be asenior reporter when Istepped into the editor’s chair.

Hisguidanceand calminginfluence has been an

absolute godsend,and Ihave learntmuch fromhim.

Taking on the editor’s job was certainly achallenge,and Iwill be the first to admit Iwasn’t ready for everything that came with it.

When Itook the job, no one told me I’d have to be apsychologist as well.

Stepping in as a27-year-oldmeantthere was going to be some steep learning curves, and it was indeed an experience at times.

This is ridiculous Iknow and Icertainly wouldn’t recommend it, but there were afew times this year Ihad to force myself to stay awake for more than 30 hours just to get apaper out.

As Isaid, it was an experience.

That being said, Ihave appreciated the people I have worked with placing their trust in someone so young.

Thank you also to the various clubs and local organisations for their hospitality.

On apersonal note, my thanks to those community groups for their understanding during the transition phase, and for the tolerance when there simply hasn’t been enough page space to fit everyone in.

It was great to be able to form strong working relationships with various RSL, arts and sporting clubs this year, and Ihope this continues.

The free dinners were also greatly appreciated.

To be editor of the largest regional newspaper in the state is indeed agreat honour, and not something Iforget.

For me, the weight of responsibility certainly isn’t lost when you are dealing with companies and individualswith bank balancesIcan only dream of.

Iadded some interesting numbers into my phone this year: Daniel Andrews, John Pesutto, and every local MP.

The state election was undoubtedly the professional highlightfor theyear. It was an exhausting

few weeks from all involved, but Iagainmustthank my team for the work they did.

In termsofcommunitynews, Ipersonallythought the twilight market at Old Gippstown was one of the feel-good stories of the year.

Imust admit, driving there Ithought ‘no one is goingtoturn up to this’, but upon arrival, Iwas pleasantly surprised to see the place was absolutely packed to the rafters.

If there was every any doubt about communities thriving, it was disproven there and then.

Thoseare the typesofstories TheExpress loves. Moving forward, Ihope we are able to add to the coverage, and keep the community informed.

Court is certainly one area Iwould like to pick up on, but like everything, we need to have the manpower in order to do it.

Personally, Ithink a60-page paperaweek is what we should be aiming for.

Iwon’t shy away from the fact that Ineed help. Iactually haven’t had aday off in overayear, and my fear is Iamgoing to hit the wall face-first before too long.

Ihave no hesitation in saying this year was the most challenging of my life, both professionally and personally, but if there was asilverlining, it was the number of ‘good’ conversations Iwas able to have with people who offered an ear to listen. Hopefully by this time next year we will have more troops on boardcommitted for the long haul. The buck ends up falling withthe editor don’t get me wrong, but if it is the editor sitting in the driver’s seat andjustthe editor, then we have a bigproblem.

Thanks to everyone for their support.

Hope to see you all in 2023.

DURKIN

See ya: Seniorreporter Michelle Slater finishedupthis year

Master: Latrobe ValleyExpress editor forthe firsthalf of this year,Gregor Mactaggart.

Apprentice: TheSteven Bradburyofeditors, Latrobe ValleyExpress editorLiam Durkin.

Clocking up thehours: Zoe Askew wasa familiarface at events,with notepad and camerainhand.

What being the editor does to you: The year clearly sent Liam Durkin crazy judging by some of thesongs that crept ontohis Spotifyrepeat.

Mr Everywhere: Journalist TomParrycovered arange of topics this year

Attention to detail: Journalist Stefan Bradleyoversaw the federal and stateelection.

LIAM

EDITOR -LATROBE VALLEY EXPRESS

Veteran: Senior reporterPhil Hopkins,acrossall things forestry.

Incredible tenure: Paul Grant retired this year after45years with The Express

Nats winTraralgon, rural, ALP topsMorwell and Moe

By PHILIP HOPKINS

EXAMINATION shows that The Nationals’ Martin Cameron won the seat of Morwell at the state election with majority support in Traralgon and rural areas,while Labor’s Kate Maxfieldtook amajority of votes in Morwell, Moe and Newborough. Both parties were about even in Churchill. Amajority of peoplealsovoted before polling day,according to data from the VictorianElectoral Commission.

On atwo-party preferred votes, Mr Cameron received 23,801 votes (54.65 per cent) and Dr Maxfield19,749 votes(45.35 per cent), but a break-down by votingcentreshows the pattern of support.

However, this only shows the comparison based on these who vote at polls on the day; 16,105 people votedonthe daycomparedwith 26,602early votes, 2834 postal votes and196 provisional votes. Atotal of 1050 people did not vote.

The two-partypreferred votes in the various voting centres, with Nationals (N) and Labor (ALP), wererespectively:Churchill N487, ALP485; Glengarry N328,ALP 154; HazelwoodNorth N 304, ALP 140; Moe N575,ALP 691; Moe Central N 343, ALP 457; Moe West N475,ALP 420; Morwell N353,ALP 346; Morwell Central N224,ALP 230; Morwell East N59, ALP 87; Morwell Estate N451,ALP 471; Newborough N395, ALP 478; Newborough East N472,ALP 500; Traralgon N 779, ALP 650; Traralgon East N790,ALP 574; Traralgon North East N282,ALP 216; Traralgon South N176, ALP 112; Traralgon West N230,ALP 191;Tyers N198, ALP 106; and Yallourn North N215,ALP 250.

Of the total votes cast on the day,7840 went to Martin Cameron and 7003 to Kate Maxfield.

Early votesstrongly favoured Mr Cameron (13,988) compared with Dr Maxfield (10,877).

Of the two Coalition candidates, the Nats’ Mr Cameron and the Liberals’ Dale Harriman, Mr Harriman won the vote only in Moe and central Newborough.Their performance in the

respective voting centres was Churchill L112,N 196; Glengarry L70, N174;Hazelwood North L 70, N130; Moe L170,N146;Moe Central L106, N80; MoeWest L139,N127;Morwell L96, N137; Morwell Central L60, N87; Morwell East L8,N28; Morwell Estate L108,N169;Newborough L107, N91; Newborough EastL113,N 115; Traralgon L 205, N341; TraralgonEastL 185, N372;Traralgon North L174,N307;Traralgon North East L65, N150;Traralgon South L46, N79; Traralgon West L60, N103;Tyers L56, N96; and Yallourn North L39, N69.

The first preference votes for the various candidates were:Dale Harriman (Lib)6710(15.51 per cent); Martin Cameron (Nat) 9902 (22.89 per

cent); Alex Maidana(Freedom Party) 900 (2.08 per cent); Rochelle Hine (Greens) 1830 (4.23 per cent); LisaProctor 469(1.08 per cent); Brendan Clarke (Family First) 749 (1.73 per cent); Jessica McAuliffe (Animal Justice) 687 (1.59 per cent); KateMaxfield (Labor) 13,601 (31.44 per cent), Sharon Gibson 2515 (5.81 per cent); Tracie Lund 1206 (2.79 per cent), Allan Hicken (OneNation) 2648(6.12 per cent) and David Snelling (Shooters, Fishers, Farmers) 2044 (4.72 per cent).

Total enrolment in the electorate was 53,782. The number of formalvotes cast was 43,261,with 3526 informal votes (7.54 per cent of the total votes).

The total votes -46,787 -was 86.99 per cent of the total enrolment.

Great gesture fromHBESSworkers

THE gift of giving was alive and well this festive season, with workers from Hazelwood Battery Energy StorageSystem (HBESS) banding together to help those in need.

Agroup from HBESSraised over$3000 for local youth service provider Berry Street.

The money raised enabled the group to purchase gifts for teenagers in time for Christmas.

Presents ranged from sporting equipment, board games, scooters, perfumes and aftershaves.

Companies that donated were O&M Pty Ltd, BGB (Electricians) and members of the Electrical Trades Union.

The group wished to thank Trafalgar business Sport2Street for their donation.

Berry Street is one of Australia’s largest independent family service organisations.

Some keyprograms providedbyBerry Street are: Family violencesupport, education services and out-of-home care.

Those wishing to access Berry Street locally can visit 37 Elgin St Morwell, call 03 5134 5971 or email morwell@berrystrreet.org.au

Express gives generously

CHRISTMASisthe time for giving,and with that The Express partnered with Anglicare Victoria to spreadChristmas joy to those in need.

On Wednesday,December 14, Anglicare Victoria in Gippsland collected the donated goods from The Latrobe Valley Express Giving Tree, to give them out to the less fortunate.

Anglicare Victoria acting regional manager, SusanHughes,saidthe partnership between the two is so rewarding.

“I just want to say agreat, big thank you to TheExpress for partnering with (Anglicare Victoria), it’s awonderful relationship,” Ms Hughes said.

“The thanks and smiles and the gratitude is just heart-warming.

“The people who are accepting these gifts are truly, truly grateful.”

AnglicareVictoriawill distribute the gifts throughout the community during the Christmasperiod, so that families are able to celebrate afulfilled Christmas.

“Those donations are distributed through Morwell, Traralgonand surrounding areas for community membersinneed,” Ms Hughes continued.

“Obviously, probably most people know we havequite alot of the communityinneed withsupportfor Christmasfor their children

“It’s helped us provide the gifts we need to for people in need. It’s helped put some smiles on some children’s faces.”

For several years now, the Latrobe Valley Express Giving Tree has helped many in needoverthe Christmas period,and hope to continue to do so in the future.

“The Express and the community involved -wecan’t thank you enough, because everyone’s doing it tough, but we’ve still got people out there who are obviously willing to give to those in need,” Ms Hughes said.

Anglicare Victoria truly expresses is gratitude to The Express and the wider community

their support.

Crunching the numbers: Atotal of 46,787 peoplevoted forthe Seat of Morwell. photograph liam durkin

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Giftofgiving: Jade Moyle,Marilyn Georgiadis,Steve Birrell, Greg Walsh andNarelle Parsons with gifts donated to Berry Street. photograph supplied

Spreading thejoy: Anglicareacting co-ordinatorPhil Beswick, pictured with presents andCaring Dad’sfacilitator Dean Lawrence and Latrobe ValleyExpress features manager LesleyHogan. photograph contributed

Paper shortage to affect several industries

CRITICAL national shortages of paper for a variety of products are expected in the coming weeks as aresult of inaction over the supply of wood for the Opal Maryvale Paper Mill, the union representing timber workers has warned.

Thepaper shortageswill hit medical prescriptions, school exercise books, food packaging, and paper utility bills, says the CFMEU Pulp &Paper Workers district secretary, Denise Campbell-Burns.

Ms Campbell-Burns saidthe unionhad been urgingthe state government to take action for months to address the wood supply crisis.

“Australian WorkersatMaryvaleare facing Christmas with uncertainty over their jobs and their future, while paper imports will rise and workplaces and businesses are expected to run out of paper,” Ms Campbell-Burns said.

“Maryvale Paper Mill is the only Australian manufacturer of the paper products Australian businesses, schools and consumers use every day.”

After running out of logs, Ms Campbell-Burns said workers at the mill watched the last M5 paper roll off the production line on Friday.

“UnlessOpalAustralian Paper and the Andrews government work with us to secure the alternate log supply needed, Australia will now be solely reliant on imports for its paperneeds, and the jobs of 220 workers at the Mill are at risk.”

Shortages of the following products are expected in the coming weeks: medical prescription pads and print papers;A3, A4 and A5 printand copy paper; printed bills from service providers to customers, such as Energy Australia and Telstra; custom printing papers such as posters

and specialist print jobs; exercise books; receipt books, envelopes; food bags -flour, sugar, lollies; hot food -barbecuechicken; hot dogs; kebabs and Jiffy postage bags.

The unionhas calledfor achangetothe Victorian Forest Code of Practice and legislation to allow harvesting to restart as quickly as possible; assistance for Opal to identify and access alternate wood fibre supply, including freight subsidies where necessary; and for industry, union and government to meet and identify long term woodfibre access.

Opal haswarnedthat therewill be temporary standdowns forsome work groups in January if it can’t find alternative wood fibre supplies.

The state government is setting up aWorker Support Service in the Latrobe Valleytohelp any

Opalworkers facingstand downs. The government saysitisworkingwith Opal to defer any potential stand downs and redundancies for as long as possible beyondChristmas.

VicForests, which is responsible for the harvestings and sale of native timber and regeneration of harvested forest, is also providing support payments to sawmills and contractors to ensure workers are retained and paid.

The Nationals Member for EasternVictoria, Melina Bath, said the only actionsthat would secure jobs at the Maryvale mill was for Labor to end the ongoing green lawfare by closing the loopholes in the timber code of practice and reverse its decisiontoend the sustainable native forest industry in Victoria.

Finland agreen forestry model -Page 9

By LIAM DURKIN

ALWAYS good to have stability at the top.

Kellie O’Callaghan will carry the title of Mayor O’Callaghan for another 12 months, after being re-elected to the post.

Ms O’Callaghan won the vote 5-4 fromfellow councillor Dale Harriman when council met on Monday, December 19.

There was also little to no difference in the overall hierarchy, with Cr Dan Clancyreturning as deputy mayor.

The returning mayor and deputy are both east ward councillors.

With the new year upon us, Cr O’Callaghan is settoenter her third term as Latrobe City Mayor, and said she was looking forward to what 2023 had in store.

“Really excited about the year ahead, 2022 has been abig year because we have had alot of our community gathering together again,” she said.

“We’ve seen alot more events than we had in previousyears,we’ve even seen some double-up events, it’sbeen abig year of the community celebrating.”

Cr O’Callaghan pointedtothe opening of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, as well as the number of elitesporting organisations making their way to the region as particularhighlights from the year.

That being said, the returning mayor did not shy away from the number of issues facing the region in the immediate future.

Of mostpressing concernisthe situationatOpal, the imminent closure of Loy Yang Aand Yallourn PowerStation,and just exactly how areturning SECwillbeimplemented.

Somewhat ironically, while this interview was being conductedatLatrobe CityCouncil Headquarters in Morwell, atrain from the paper mill travelled past.

“We really do need to consider what that means into the future, with the AGL announcements and changes to closure dates, we’ve been running a significantbody of work and advocacyaround what that means,” Cr O’Callaghan said.

“It has been abig year of advocacy, with elections in play, the need to ensurethat our transitionwork is still strength-focussed, that we are still acutely aware of the economicadjustments that we are going to face and workforce challenges across the board.

“We’re fortunateinasensethough thatinterms of transition-planning we did undertake alot of our community-engaged work coming off Hazelwood closure, 2016 was probablythat key point of the instigation of how we engage with community around their aspirations and what the transition looks like.”

Cr O’Callaghan was also confident in the future of the Latrobe Valley Authority.

The LVA is funded for another 12 months.

While council might not have anew mayor, Morwell does have anew local member.

Cr O’Callaghan said councilwould be working

closely with Martin Cameron as he prepares to move into the office literally down the road.

“The nature of these things is you getchanges from time to time, we’ll certainly be in contactwith Martin Cameron to offer him our congratulations and extend to him the invitation to work with us,” she said.

“To see how we work in terms of amplifying the voice in the community and for us, understanding what he sees are the strengths he brings to the role so we can best work together.”

Council is also set to work very closely with another local member, as Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing, has picked up Commonwealth Games Legacy in her portfolio.

Although the Commonwealth Games are still four years away, the groundwork has already begun, and is expected to ramp up even further as the months tick closer to 2026.

Surely the sacred mayoral ‘golden shovel’,thought to only exist in myth,willbebroughtout for a major Commonwealth Games announcement in coming years.

In the meantime,CrO’Callaghansaid council

will work hard to deliver on the Moe Revitalisation Project,further flood andstorm mitigation, and facilitate health and wellbeing support for locals.

Council will also look to address the seemingly never-endingsagasurrounding bypasses in the municipality, especially through Traralgon.

Naturally, with one-year mayoral terms leading to people jokingly saying that ‘everyone gets ago at beingmayor’, Cr O’Callaghan said it was an honour to be re-elected.

“It is an absolute privilege to be able to do a consecutive term,” she said.

“I was also very fortunate last year to be chair of One Gippsland, deputy chairing Regional Cities, we had some really good pathways to participate within leadership in local government, so I’m just really grateful that my colleagues could see that there was some benefits of continuing.

“The really important part in all of this is Dan Clancyisanabsolute delight to workwithasa deputy. He is so generous, experienced, and skilled, but also so overwhelmingly capable of all elements of the role, you always know at any point in time if there are things you can’t physically do, he can just step in in aheartbeat.

“This councillorgroup are well and truly committed to this community, they love the community they live in and enjoy the work that they do.

“I knowthey are looking forwardtonext year and all those opportunities to engage.

“It will be abig year Ihave no doubt about that, it will look slightly different to last year because we don’t have the elections in the mix.”

With the stage set for council to launchinto 2023, there could just be one thing left to do.

Replace the photo of the Queen in the meeting room.

Business as usual: Kellie O’Callaghan will enter 2023 as the re-elected mayorofLatrobe City.

photograph liam durkin

VFF election results: Germano stays

MIRBOONorthfarmerEmmaGermano

has been re-elected president of the Victorian Farmers Federation.

VFF actingreturningofficer, Brendan Tatham,saidVFF members had reelected Ms Germano as president and Danyel Cucinotta, an egg producer from Werribee, as vice-president. Successful applicants for anumberofVFF commodity group positionswerealsoannounced, including Trent Anderson as East Gippsland regional councillor.

Mr Tatham congratulated all successfulincumbent office bearersas the future leaders of Victoria’s peak agricultural advocacy body.

“The VFF also thanks all outgoing office bearers for theircontributions over the years and helping to facilitate succession in the VFF to the next generation of VFF leaders,” he said.

The 2022 VFF election vote counting process was conducted last Thursday at Farrer House in Melbourne under supervised conditions.

Ms Germano was re-elected president for her second term,which began in late 2020.

As athird-generation farmer from Mirboo North, Ms Germano is focussed on ensuring avibrant future for agriculture in Australia.

HER family farm,‘ILove Farms’ is mixed across livestock and horticulture.

Ms Germano is passionate about leading the conversation on key issues for Australian agriculture including food security, sustainability and climate resilience.

Shehas previously held the role of VFF vice president, VFF Horticulture Group president, and was acknowledged as a Nuffield Scholar in 2014 for her research examining global export opportunities for Australian primary producers.

Ms Cucinotta, also re-elected VFF vice president for her secondterm which began in late 2020, is athird-generation

Victorian caged-eggfarmer helping to operate her family’s egg farm, onsite café and deli in Werribee on Melbourne’s western outskirts.

She is amember of the VFF board and also commits her time to chair both the farming systems policy committee and making farming families safercommittee.aswell as being acommittee member of both farm business and policy council.

Ms Cucinotta understandsthe dedication, hard work and sacrifice needed to run asuccessful farm, and is committed to ensuring farmers receive strong government policy needed to ensure

Victorian farms and agriculture thrives into the future.

Also elected in contested positions wereMark Billing as president of the VFF United Dairy Farmers of Victoria and Bradley Venning as councillor on the VFF LivestockCommunity Council -anadditional position.

Uncontested representative positions werealsoannounced:VFF Livestock president, Scott Young; VFF Livestock vice president, PeterStar, who was also appointed to be the VFF Board Livestock representative; Natasha Lobban, North East Region councillor; and Lachlan Barclay, Corangamite Region councillor.

Victoria’soffshore windfarm zone praised

THE community organisation

Responsible Renewables has praised the new boundaries of Victoria’s offshore windfarm zone for no longer including parts of South Gippsland. The new zonenolongertakes in ocean west of Wilsons Promontory.

The Gippsland offshore wind zone was announced in theweek before Christmas by federal Minister for Climate change, Chris Bowen, and the Victorianstate government,and is supported by Wellington Shire Council.

Responsible Renewables is acommunity collective concerned about proposals to build windfarms just six kilometresoff the Gippsland coastline. The organisation was co-founded by Robert Boelen, aresident and engineer fromWaratah BayinSouth Gippsland.

Laura Jennings fromResponsible Renewables welcomed the news, but said there was alackofclarity around futureplans for the west of Wilsons Promontory.

“While we have not had direct engagement with Mr Bowen’s office

since our initialconsultation last week, we are buoyed by this update. It would seem common sense has prevailed for the moment, with planners realising the level of community and scientific concernwith wind turbines being locatedperilously close to the Prom and other pristinecoastline,” she said

“With 15,000 square kilometres being declared along the Gippsland coast alone, it is unclear why there wouldneed to be any consideration for extending the zone. (The developer) Star of theSouth is currently proposing that 500 square kilometres can deliver2.2GW-meaningthe entire declared zone can deliver well beyond the state governmentoffshore wind target of 9GW by 2040. We call on the government to expressly rule out wind turbines within 50 kilometres of the coast between Phillip Island and Wilsons Prom.”

Ms Jennings said all parties involved need to continue to ensure that plans to invest in renewable energy sources werenot doneatthe expense of the environment itself.

“We anticipate this will be amajor issue for investors, planners and policy makers over the coming months and years as the nation attempts to reach its net-zero-by-2050, and conserve some of our country’s prized national assets,” she said.

“We welcome the government’s intention to properly undertake the consultation process with all interested stakeholders -including experts able to independentlyassess risks in line with the government’s renewed focus on environmentaland biodiversity protection.

“We lookforward to furtherconsultation with all levels of government and opposition,along with other interested stakeholders, as this importantdiscussion for the country continues.”

Responsible Renewables has said it will continue to “lead the dissemination of information to stakeholders, which includes local residents and businesses, visitors,and nature and conservation groups”.

Showoffaith: Mirboo North’s Emma Germano hasbeenre-electedpresident of theVictorian FarmersFederation. file photograph

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TWO POINTERS

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FOUR POINTERS

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I’ll give you the name of asong and you give me the singer/ band that sang it. Pretty Woman, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Sussudio, These Boots AreMadeFor Walking, Weapon of Choice.

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Twothirds of young people feeling lonely

NEARLY two thirds of young people say they feel lonely and left out, new research from headspace National Youth Mental HealthFoundation has found.

While the holiday season generates excitement for many, it can trigger feelings of loneliness for those not able to connect with friends or family.

The headspace National Youth Mental Health Survey reveals: 62 per cent of young people aged 12-25 feel left out often or some of the time; 60 per cent of youngpeople lack companionship often or some of the time amajority of young people feel isolated from others often or some of the time (58 per cent), and young women are more likely to feelgreater feelings of isolation from others (62 per cent) compared to young men (53 per cent).

Feelingsofisolation were also higher among LGBTQIA+young people (77 per cent), and young people living in regional parts of Australia (62 per cent).

Chief executive of headspace, Jason Trethowan, said loneliness is apublic health issue that needs attention, and that youngpeopleand their families should take steps to prevent at this time of year.

“While we’ve largely moved past the direct impacts of lockdowns and prolonged restrictions, we’re finding many young people are still feeling cut off from the worldand struggling to re-establish relationships,” he said.

“Eventhough it can feel difficult to re-enter school, work or social environments, we know that remaining active in our communities and with our hobbies protect mental health and wellbeing.

“On the other hand, social isolationisa risk factor for mental ill-health.

“Youngpeople who tell us they are lonely are also more likely to be experiencing psychological distress.

“Some people who experience loneliness might also experience anxiety or depression. Loneliness can also impact our physical health, interrupting sleep or contributing to overuse of alcohol and other drugs.

“It’s important to start small,and get support to return to the things we love and the things that are important to us.

“Christmas and New Year can be an exciting time but the bombardment of images in the media and online showingother people’s celebrations can encourage young people to make comparisons with their lives and potentially deepen feelings of loneliness. “Big life changes around this time, including finishing school,transitioning to further educationorworkand moving out of home can all compound thesefeelings of loneliness.

“Our message to young people who may be doing

it tough this year is to remind them they are not alone. There are peoplewaiting to helpand support resources available now.

“Talk with someone about how you’re feeling, whether that’s afamily member or friends -ora professional service like headspace,”.

University student Jasmine Elliott, 21, is amember of the headspace National Youth Reference Group, who recalls experiencing periods of loneliness over the past few years.

“Movinginterstate for university was achallengingexperience for me.I wasawayfrom friendsand family during aperiod of great change in my life.

On top of that, COVID-19 and lockdowns prevented me from visiting home for much of the past few years,”she said

“Loneliness can be adifficultcycle to break because the more isolated you are, the less you are to want to reach out to others.

“This Christmas, Iwant to encourage young people to find new ways to connect with others.

“Going online is often agood first step. You can also find in-person social opportunities related to your hobbies or personal interests.”

The research comes from the latestheadspace National Youth Mental Health Survey, and highlights the current state of how young people are feeling about companionship and connectedness.

The Morwell headspacecentre is located on George St.

Support is also available via headspace’s phone and online counselling service seven days aweek between9am and 1am (AEST).The number is 1800 650 890.

If you’re looking for someone to talk to immediately, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) are available to talk 24/7.

Take care of invasive weeds

WITH above average rainfall expected to continue into the New Year,Gippsland landholders are being urged to takeadvantageofevery opportunity they have to undertake control works on declared invasive weeds.

AgricultureVictoria’s established invasive engagement officer, Jenny Bell, is encouraging landowners to undertake control works on declared invasive weeds such as ragwort, blackberry and thistle species.

“Highrainfall yearscan see alarge growth of noxious weeds, and with continuing wet conditions, weeds are expected to flourish,” Ms Bell said.

“Undertaking early control measures when there is abreak in wet conditions willmakea difference to the growth and spread of invasive weeds.

“In the long-term, early spraying with followup action is amore efficient and cost-effective approach to meeting landholder responsibilities under the Catchment and Land ProtectionAct 1994,” she said.

All landholdershave aresponsibility to take reasonablesteps to prevent the growth and spread of regionally controlled weeds on their property, to safeguard agricultural production and the environment across Gippsland.

“The team has been working withover 40 landowners across Bass Coast, Baw Baw and SouthGippsland shirestoassessnoxious weed infestations, particularly ragwort,” Ms Pattinson said.

“These visits provideanopportunity for biosecurity officers to assess infestation levels on properties and discuss controlmeasures with landholders for the duration of the springand summer season.

“Despiteseasonal difficulties, landholders still need to actively carry out control work this season, with several prescribed measures availablefor these species over arange of terrain and weather conditions.”

Further informationabout weed identification and control measures can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website at www.agriculture. vic.gov.au or by calling the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

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CALLIGNEE and Traralgon South Emergency Committee member Robyn Profitt, recently entered astate widecompetitiontowin one of five defibrillators.

The Callignee and Traralgon South Emergency Committee (CEC) is acommunity-based emergency management groupwhichwas formed afterthe 2009 Bushfires.

It is focused on providingsupport and raisingthe awareness of all types of community emergencies in the district.

The group was one of five successful groups, and on Friday, December 16 St Johns handed overthe defibrillator to Robyn, Stuart Strachan

(convenor of the CEC) and Peter Duncan from CATS Cricket Club.

Arequirement of the prize was that the defibrillatormustbeavailable to the entire community 24/7,and it mustberegisteredwithAmbulance Victoria.

As part of its activities, the CEC will provide money for an alarmed enclosurewhich will be located outside the Callignee cricket pavilion.

The entire community will have immediate access in the event of an emergency.

Although the defib has been received, it will not be installed until the New Year.

The CEC will advise when that occurs.

Agriculture Victoria leading biosecurity officer, Alex Pattinson, said local biosecurity officers are getting the jump on noxious weeds.

Reachout: Theheadspace centreinMorwell is locatedonGeorge Street. photograph liam durkin

An Australian-first electro weeding trial is underway

ANON-CHEMICALweeding device that uses electricity to kill plants willbeput through its paces in Western Australia to determine its suitability for primary production.

The recent GrainsResearch Updates 2022 virtual forum revealed the high-tech device, the Zasso Electroherb, was due to arrive in WA in late December.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will join with Case New HollandIndustrial to testthe technology’s suitability to control weeds in Australian dryland and irrigated agriculture.

It willalsoexamine which weeds are easiest to control with electricity, the effects on soil, and the technology’s potential uses in Australian agriculture.

The projecthas support from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Wine Australia, WA consultants AHAViticultureand the Cotton Research and Development Corporation

The Swiss-made Zasso Electroherb machine uses mechanical power to produce ahigh voltagecurrent, which is applied directly to plants via aseries of

electrodes mounted behind or in front of the tractor.

The electro-weeding process works by passing electricity through aplant by touching it with an electrical applicator, whichcauses the plant cell walls to be destroyed -killing the plant or supressing growth.

The technology has not been tested under Australian field conditionsbefore, although it is used in Europeona smallscalefor horticulture and viticulture, as well as for roadsides.

DPIRD research scientist, Miranda Slaven, told the forum that electric weed control could be part of an integrated solution to reduce dependence on chemical inputs and createmore sustainable farming systems.

“Finding alternative weed control strategies to chemical measures is important in Australia, due to increasing rates of herbicide resistance and increasingly discerning market demands,” she said.

Apreliminaryplot trial indicated volunteer crops and grassweedscould be the hardesttocontrol, duetothe plants’ high surface area and extensive branchingofroots and shoots.

Thedevice willinitiallybetested on its ability

to control weeds on viticulture and horticulture properties and later along roadsides and fencelines, as well as its use for fallow weed control at the department’s research facilities in the Western Australian grainbelt.

The research will target herbicideresistant weeds, like annual ryegrass and wild radish, and problematic agricultural weeds, such as feathertop Rhodes grassand fleabane, as well as perennial weeds, including kikuyu and wireweed.

Project lead, research scientist,CatherineBorger, said aliterature review and reports from Europe suggested soil health and soil biota were not compromised by the technology.

“Ourresearch will include an analysis of the technology’s effect on soil health,including soil microbial density and diversity, as well as soilroot pathogens, such as rhizoctonia,” Dr Borger said.

“We are also particularly interested to ascertain whether there is apotentialfire risk duringsummer so the trials willbeundertaken following safety training using the utmost safety procedures.”

The two-year electro-weeding project findings will be shared within the industry.

Illegal dumping impacting the community

BAW Baw ShireCouncil is encouraging the community to help reduce illegallydumped rubbish following an increase in incidentswhichwill see council’s expenditure exceed $84,343 this financial year.

Last month, council was made aware of an illegal dumping event on Hazeldean Rd, Ellinbank containing potentially high-level contaminants including asbestos and arsenic.

Uponbeing reportedtocouncil, wastecontractors immediately began testing the soil. In the intervening periodwhile awaiting results, even more waste was illegally dumped at the location further contaminating the site.

In addition to thenegative environmentalimpact, the cost to ratepayers to remedythis single event was $32,345 -almost half of council’s allocated $67,200 budget towards addressing illegal dumping this financial year.

Unfortunately, the event is not aone-off and is emblematic of an increasing trendofillegal waste dumping across the shire.

Baw Baw Shire mayor, Annemarie McCabe, said it was concerning to see illegal dumping happing in theregion.

“It is alarming and disappointing to see the cost of illegal waste dumping in ourshire hassignificantly

increasedover the last three years This is amatter that council takes very seriously,” she said.

“Illegal dumping events like the one seen in Ellinbank have significant financial and environmental impacts for our entire community

Unfortunately, it’s the 99 per cent of our community who do the right thing that ultimately bear the cost of these illegal acts.

“We want to do everything we can to ensure unnecessary costs are not passed on to them.

“If you see illegal dumping, I strongly encourage you to proactively reportittocouncil or the EPA. Workingtogether, we can stompit out.”

Over the past three years, council’s budgetspend on illegally dumped rubbish has increased by 80 percent.

As aresult, council has been compelled to increasethe allocatedbudget spend on illegal waste remediation each year. With the cost inevitably flowing on to Baw Baw Shire ratepayers, council is asking for community assistance to eliminate illegal rubbish dumping by reporting incidents when they see them.

It is acriminaloffence to illegally dispose of waste and, if caught, individuals may face multiple penalties including large fines.

Those in the community are encouraged to report any illegal dumping they may witness or have any informationabout to council through the ‘Snap Send Solve’ app, or to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA)bycalling 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) or visiting www.epa.vic.gov au.

To ensure residents can dispose of their waste correctly, council offers a range of hard wastecollectionoptions, as well as do-it-yourself drop-offs at council operated transfer stations.

Wetweather to continue

IT is likely to be wetter than usualalong Australia’s east coast this summer, according to the Bureau of Meteorology long-range forecast.

Following Victoria’swettest spring on record,the BOM warns the state is yet to escape potential flooding, with significant rainfall posing the potential to lead to widespreadflooding where rivers are already high, dams are full, and catchments are wet.

Above-average rainfall also increases the risk of landslides and tree falls in areas of steep terrain and very wet soils.

The long-range forecast also predicts cooler days are likely for mostofNew South Wales, southern Queensland, and Victoria.

Thissummer thereisalsoanincreased risk of:

-Prolonged heatwaves with higher humidity in southern areas;

-An above-average number of tropical cyclones and tropical lows;

-Coastal flooding in the east and north with unusually hightidesforecast around January 23 and February 20;

-Marine heatwaves with warmer than average waters around Australia, and;

-Thunderstorm asthma events in the south while pollen counts are high in early summer.

ArangeofclimatedriversaroundAustralia is contributing to the wet outlook in the east, including aLaNiñainthe Pacific Ocean, a positive Southern AnnularMode and warmer ocean waters around Australia.

The negative Indian OceanDipole event is weakening and will likely come to an end by early summer, while the La Niña in the Pacific Oceanmay start to ease in early 2023

The BOM issues warnings about floods, heatwaves,fire weather, tropical cyclones, tsunami, severe weather and severe thunderstorms.

It is important to know your weather and know your risk so you’re ready to act and stay safe.

Stay up to date with the latest forecast and warnings on the bureau’s websiteorweather app.

Peopletravelling are encouragedtoupdate their location on the Bureau’s weather app to get the warninginformation they needwhen it matters most.

Follow all advice from your local emergency services on whattodobefore, during and after severe weather.

Innovation: Abroadacreelectric weed controltrial is starting soon, using technology similar to this unit which has beenused in vineyards.

photograph dpird

Sight forsoreeyes: Incidents of Illegal dumping arebecomingprevalent in BawBaw Shire. photograph supplied

Finland ‘a green forestrymodel’

By PHILIP HOPKINS

FINLAND, with apopulation smaller than Victoria, has shown the big role that alarge sustainable forestry industry can play in cutting greenhouse emissions, according to an industry figure.

WesternDistrict agriculturalist Andrew Lang, asenior consultant to the World Bioenergy Association, said forestry’s role in fighting climate change had been crystallised by the visitofFinland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, to Australia.

Mr Lang said Finland was aclimate leader due to its native forest management and carbon sequestration arising from this, and development of its bio-economy, including biomass to energy and biomaterials.

“They are not into solar PV or wind turbines, due to the very high cost to the state of subsidising these,” he said.

Ms Marin, in an address to the Lowy Institute, said Australiaand Finland’s common efforts were needed in the fight againstclimate change and biodiversity loss through cleaner energy.

“Ournational aim is to be carbon neutral by 2035 and carbon negative soon after that,” she said.

Mr Lang saidFinland,witha productiveland area about the same as Victoria, and aslightly smaller population of about5.6 million, was a global leader in production and export of forest products. Forests make up 67 percentofFinland’s 338,000 square kilometres of land; in Victoria, forests constitute about one third of the state’s 227,000 km2.

“Finlandisreducing emissions both by use of woodand otherbiomassfor energy,but also by carbon sequesteredinwooden structural, cladding and appearance products. The use of wood in buildings has been encouraged by government policy since 1990,” he said.

“It is reported thatuse of one cubic metre of wood to replace fossil-energy-intensive materials in structure,furniture and cladding of buildings can reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by 1.1 tonnes on average.”

Mr Lang said Finland harvested about 60 million cubic metres of round wood every year, with most of this coming from private or family-owned forests, which make up about 60 per cent of all of Finland’s standing forest.

“This is essentially mixed native forest,” he said. Smallroundwood from second or third thinnings

wenttosmall sawlog milling, to peeler veneer production, and to pulp and paper mills.

“From final harvest,ahigher percentage obviously goes to milling, but the rest of the tree still goes to theseother end uses,” he said, such as energy production, either in the industrial processing plant or in smaller local or larger regional combined heat

and power plants.

“Locally,smaller scale thinnings are chipped to fuel small heat plants in towns, industry and institutions.”

Mr Lang said the overall outcome of this use of woody biomass for energy, at all scales and as heat, power and even liquid biofuels, was that these

sustainablymanaged, mostly privately-owned, forestsprovided alarge single source of energy in Finland.

“Biomass, mostly as woody biomass, provides over 14 per cent of Finland’s power, over 30 per cent of transport fuels, and about 50 per cent of industry and residential and institutional heat,” he said.

WhenOpal Australian Paperfirst floated the ideaofa bio-manufacturing operation -the wasteto-energy plant-its model was Finland’s Metsa Group’s $2 billion Annekoski Mill in Finland, which could make AP part of the growing bio-economy. The Aanekoski bio-products mill is up and running.

Mr LangsaidFinland’s forests were closely monitored for growth rate and carbon sequestration, with forest holdings regularly surveyed and mapped.

“Most forest management is undertaken by the manyregionalforestry management associations, which are controlled by the grower members and which employ specialiststaff,who organise and supervise thinning and harvest, and manage sales for their members,” he said.

“The forest management associations are paid by the government for performing many of the forest management functions thatinother countries aredone by employees of government forestry departments, such as monitoring for pest animals, supervising properregenerationand replanting of harvested coupes, and issues of roading, drainage and fire control.”

According to research, Finland’s forest industry directly and indirectly employsabout 160,000 people,with multiplier effects into surrounding society.

In 2014, the value of forestry production in Finland, including the furniture industry, was 20.7 billion euros -18per cent of all industrial production.

Forestry employs 15 per cent of industrial workers and accounts for about 20 per cent of all Finnish exports.

Finland has about130 industrial sawmills, 25 paper mills, 14 cardboard mills and 15 pulp mills. In 2014, they employed 22,000 people.

Young leader: FinnishPrime Minister SannaMarin. photograph supplied

THIS year, many Victorians have experienced extreme weather with heavy rain and flooding. Our changing climate means these events are becoming more frequent and extreme.

The recent State of the ClimateReport by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO confirms that changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia.

In the coming decades,wewill see an increase in the number of dangerous fire weather days, and alonger fire season for southern and eastern Australia.Even though conditions have been wetter through most of the state thisyear, ForestFire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has continued to take action to manage bushfire risk.

Victoria is Australia’s most bushfire prone state.

By investing in prevention,weaim to protect people,property and the environment by reducing the riskand impact of major bushfires.We lookfor opportunities year-round to conduct plannedburns thatwill protectpeople, and our environment -including forests,their wildlife and biodiversity -from bushfires this summer and in the drier years to come.

We burn to the conditions,not the calendar. Some burns that were planned for spring may take place this summer if conditions are right and it’ssafetodoso. Otherscould takeplace in autumn next year.

Although we don’t expect many long-running or large forest fires this summer, areas across the north and west of the state may see increasing fire potential from mid-summer, especially in areas of high grass growth.

Drier forests,woodlands and heathlandsare also at risk of fires with the onset of hot and dry weather conditions.

Going forward, we will prioritise planned burns in places with increased risk.

The wetter weather has presented opportunities for different types of burning. In some areas, the higherlevelsofmoisture in the soil and natural gullies have allowed our crews to conduct lower-intensity burns. The gullies act as natural boundaries for the fire, which is not always possible duringdrier conditions. Pastevents show us that planned burning can reduce the loss and destruction caused by bushfires.

As aworld leader in bushfire risk management, we have many different tools in our toolbox.

Planned burning is not the only way we manage bushfireriskand reduce fuel likegrass,leaflitter, twigs, bark and vegetation.

We’ve increased our use of mowing, slashing and mulching this year. We’ve also expanded our network of strategic fuel breaks to better protect against bushfires. These strips of land are in the highest priority locations -close to towns, water catchments and sensitive environments.

We have also upgraded our infrastructure,including forest roads, fire dams and firelookouttowers

In addition to our bushfirerisk management program, FFMVic, together with Country FireAuthority (CFA), is continuing to support Traditional Ownerstouse cultural fireonCountry Over 200 cultural burns are planned over the next three years.

We work with CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), local government and communities to deliver the bestlocal approaches to bushfireriskmanagement in Victoria.

The combination of our actions helps communities and our environment to become more resilient. Our crewswill continue to keep communities safe all year by reducing the risk and impact of bushfires on Victoria’s parks, forests and other public land.

WhileFFMVicdoes avital job managing bushfire

risk, Iencourageall Victorians to ensure they have the right information, toolsand actionstoprepare forfires

This means familiarising yourself withthe new AustralianFire DangerRatingSystem.

This systemisthe sameacrossAustralia,soyou can assess risk and take action if needed, wherever you are.

If you live on or near land thatisatbushfire risk, make sure to follow the Fire Ready Kit from CFA.

If you’re camping this summer, do not leave campfires unattended, and make sure the ashes arecool to touch before you leave.

You can find out when planned burns are happeninginyourarea by signing up at plannedburns. ffm.vic.gov.au, and make sure you have the VicEmergency app on your phone.

To find out more aboutwhat my team at FFMVic andIare doing to help keep Victoria safe, visit ffm vic.gov.au/bushfire-management-facts.

Chris Hardman Chief Fire Officer, FFMVic

Concerns overrates

ON examining my 2022 bills for my three basic utilitiesnow at the end of thisyear, Ihave become concerned at the high rate of one part of the charges in all three areas (electricity, gas and water).

These are the ‘service fee’ or ‘supply charges’ which are the fees just to be connected to the supply.

When Iadded up thesechargesIwas very concerned that no matter how Ireduce my usage of these utilities, the supply and connection charges never go away.

Even an empty block of land is still charged for the water and sewerage going past!

Iadded up this section of my bills and the final total amount for the year was ashock.

My annual ‘connection fees’ (they have slightly different names on the bills, but that is what they are). Electricity =$585.64,gas =$355.51,water/ sewer =$332.14.Total =$1273.34. That’s $3.489 per day, just to be connected and withoutany usage!

Capping consumer usage charges is therefore only part of the solution for the problem.

Why do the utility companies get to charge us to be connected on every bill?

Why not haveaone-off charge when we first connect to the electricity, gas and water/sewer?

Len Cairns

Moe South

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Dual response

TWO of your correspondents in the December 21 issue, Carol Hogan andJosephLis, deserve responses.

Carol, people have chosen gas because of years of propagandafrom the gas industrytelling us that gas was cleanand natural,rather like the tobacco industry telling us that smoking did not harm health.

We now know that this is not true.

Burning gas produces anumberofnasty chemical compounds which can affect respiratoryhealth, especially in children.

In California,the first question askedofparents bringing in children with asthma is: Do you have gas heating and cooking? If the answer is yes the parents are advised to go home and get rid of the gas. And we now know that fugitiveemissions from gas mining and processing are asignificant factor in global heating.

Reverse cycle heating and cooling is much more efficient than gas.

They produce or remove three times as much energy as you put in rather than wasting most of it as heat.

Induction cooktops likewise aremuch more efficient as the only thing that gets hot is the pot. So both usemuch less energy and so will cost less to run.

Accepted that there is acost to change over but the government is rolling out programs to help with that.

And of course the impact of burning gas -global heating -will have much greater costs especially for our children and grandchildren.

Joseph, your biblical and religious references havenoplace in the discussionofthe impact of fossil fuels on our world.

There is no religious component to the desire of most Australians to move away from our fossil fuel past into acleaner, less dangerousfuture. Because -science!

Most of us acknowledge that much of our prosperity in Australia hasbeenbuiltonthe back of plentiful ‘cheap’ fossil fuel energy.

Rememberwhensaidgas was cheap because it was aby-product of producing oil. But we also acknowledge that the science now tells us that we are on apath to the climate Armagedon that will be more than two degrees of globalwarming by mid century if we continue.

We now understand that 200 yearsofnot considering all the costs of fossil fuels has led us down a path that we can no longer stay on.

Fortunately we have the technologies to solve the problem. We can produce vast amounts of zero carbon energy if we put our minds to it. This will involve shuttingdown as manyofour fossilfuel powerplants as soon as possible. Not today or tomorrow but within afew years. And the Greens policy provides significant compensation for those directly impacted.Itcan be done with asocial conscience rather than at the whim of foreign fossil fuel companies as Hazelwood was.

Sure we have to build an awful lot of solar and wind farms and pumped hydro storages and batteries. And sure there will be pain in these changes for many, but much less than the alternative.

The global paradigm has shifted under the onslaught of human fossil fuel use.

Timetolisten to the science, ignore2000-year-old mythology, and let’s get with the program for our children’s and grandchildren’s sake

Trevor Hoare Mirboo

Confirming stance

GIVEN there is no Andrew Wasiukiewicz in the country, Ipresume Sally-Anne Watson Kane’s response (LVE 21/12/22) was directed at me.

Sally-Anne, I’d like to thank you for sharing your opinion -asisyour right in afree and democratic country.However we know what opinions are like. Everybody has one. And opinions are often not a reflection of reality.

Had you met me in person,worked with me, volunteered with me, or actually read the rest of my letter, you likely would have come to adifferent conclusion than your long-winded suggestion that I have “racially intolerant views”. It’s worthwhile to mention that amyriad of races live here, therefore views and concerns from all deserve an equal hearing.

To confirm, my ancestry is of mixed race. And given we live in avery multicultural country, it’s not afar stretch of the imagination to suggest that many of my friends, colleagues and even family are of other races, many colours and creeds, including Indigenous,who allseem open to entertainingthe viewsI share and abide.

Yours is the one criticism Ihave received about the content within said letter.Yet in the week preceding Ihad received aplethora of accolades for the content -you didn’t read -fromsaidfriends, colleagues and even -surprising to me -complete strangers who approached me in the street.

Theywereofmultipledifferent races Ihasten to add. Iwas asked to run for council/parliament no less than three times from that letter alone; average people who clearly share the concerns I raised, yet you ignored, all while suggesting it is Iwho is “ignorant”.

Furthermore, Isimilarly made comments about work contracts sent to other countries. Yet Inote you didn’tafford yourself the ability to jump to their defence; bringing doubt to suggestions you have any credible concerns regarding racism. So there is little need to address it further.

You have actually confirmedmypoint within your response. You outline the huge remit that council covers, much mandated by the state government, yet cannot see the connection how this leads to poor upkeep of infrastructure and services that people of all races, the human race, use.

Thereare many other failures Icouldhave mentioned in my first letter, such as the lack of rail duplication in Moe, lack of paths and walking infrastructure Ihave campaigned for 12 years, and the (266!) reports that Labor failed to release before the election, etc. But there is only so much room. Much of it is covered in my response to the Closure of Hazelwood/Yallourn Parliamentary Inquiry. It’s available online should you like adeeper insight to mattersraised by everyday people who share the concerns Ireferenced.

Moreover, should you wish to take awalk around YallournNorthorLatrobe Citytounderstand the many issues which are overlooked because of unhelpful distractions and tokenism, Iammore than willing to meet youinperson and oblige in theNew Year.

I’dliketoagain thank you for your letter, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the team at The Express who, despite closures of local papers acrossthe state, have managed to continue and improve our local paper -giving many achanceto have their views, ideas, experiences and concerns heard through pages such as this.

Iencourage all readers to contribute herein. The region and country can only benefit from it.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz

Yallourn North

Alert: Forest Fire Management Victoria, Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman is urging Victorian’s to stay vigilantthis fire season.

photograph supplied

during wetter seasons and beyond

Delving through myths

IREFER to the article titled “Call to drop gas for electricity” (‘The Express’, 21/12, Page 3) concerning the Labor-Green plan to rewire Australia’s energy grid with even more renewables.

Needless to say,althoughitneeds to be said over and over again and again, flooding the energy market with more renewables will only make a bad situation amillion times worse and is akin to pouring petrol on afire.

Thatfire, of course, is the energy crisis we are currently facing solely and exclusively due to the utterly impractical, impossible, and frankly sciencefictionishpipe-dream of replacing reliableand cheap coal and gas with unreliable and expensive renewables which, to be sure, simply do not work “at scale” (we are talkinghereofmillions of Australian households and hundredsofthousands of small business and industries) becausethe technology needed to underpin renewables “on alarge scale” is 50 to 100 years away at best.

Meanwhile,the doomsayers (Chris ‘Blackout Bowen’ and Co.) continue to make their dire prophesies, and they continue to demand draconian solutions to the perceived problem such as Albo’s latest stunt via imposing price caps on energy bills Don’t be fooled by their spin and political sleight-of-hand.

Australian households can still expect their power bills to rise by $700 in 2023, leaving Labor along way from delivering on its pre-election pledge (made on 97 occasions) to reduceelectricity costs by $275 within three years

Closer to home, Inote Chairman Dan has put the brakes on gas via atotal ban on “fracking” (gas exploration) in addition to ordering the decommissioning of Hazelwood Power Station (2017) and Yallourn Power Station in 2028 and Loy Yang A and Bin2030.

This is the ‘real reason’ (Not the war in Ukraine as Labor constantly and falsely cite) why we are paying sky-high gas and electricity prices. To be even more precise, the insidious Labor-Green nexus (both stateand federal)are actually coercive utopians, who in the name of saving the planet, are prepared to inflict some pretty inhumane and ‘Big Brother’ solutions on the unwary Australian populace.

They plan to meet their fossil-fuel emissions reductions targets (43 per cent reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050) by shuttingdown absolutely criticalswathes of theeconomy (namely, the closing down of 10 coal-fired power stations in the last decadealone),therefore makinginvestment in reliable sources of energy (coal and gas) non-viable and imposing ridiculous tax and royalty regimes so absurdly anti-business that no investor in their rightmind would put dollars into Australia.

Thelastwork of the major 20th-century philosopher and historian Ernest Cassier was ‘The Myth of the State’ published in 1946.

In it, Cassier, while recognising the mythical component in all human life, pointed out the intrinsic vulnerability(“inherited psychology” Freud once called it) of modern societies to state-fabricated myths, and the errors of those who fail to recognise the power and the danger that these represent.

Cassierwrites: “As we look back upon nations in theolden time,and know that amid their fondest convictions they were in profound error -that they lived by mistaken, even absurd beliefs; so we may fail in adecent respect for them, and forget that the historians of the future will point out that we too lived by myths”.

In triumph and trials, regional Victoria wasfront and centrein2022

THIS year has been another difficult one for regional Victorians.

Justasour communities were getting back on their feet,coming off twoyears of someofthe harshest COVID lockdowns in the world, many towns and regions across the state were inundated with the recent floods.

What was shaping up to be agreat year for many crops has been ruined, either by those floods or one of the wettest rain years on record.

Primaryproducers are also watching with bated breath as thethreat of Foot and Mouth Disease looms overAustralia, and spreads throughout nearby Indonesia.

In the south-east of the state, our Gippsland communitiesare facing the threat of mass job losses as the Andrews Labor Government continues its stealth waronVictoria’s sustainable timber industry.

This vital, long-term industry contributes more than $7 billion to the state’s economy, but is being sacrificed so Labor can influenceinner-cityvoters.

In August, we began to see the real impact of Labor’s 2030 covert war on native timber, as supply to mills began to run out, with workers becoming collateral damage as they were laid off.

People took their concerns to the polls in November,and it was abittersweet moment for TheNationals,asthe electorates of Shepparton, Morwell and Mildura votedfor aparty that puts regional Victorians first.

But in metropolitanareas,our Liberal partners wereunable to make headway.

All 11 of ourMembers of Parliament-new and returning -will bring astrong voice to SpringStreet for their communities and for regionalVictoria as awhole.

My colleagues,EmmaKealy, Tim Bull, Danny O’Brien and Tim McCurdy all achieved aswing towards them in their respective seats of Lowan, GippslandE t, Gi sland Southand Ovens

new and

exceptional local champions.

In Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland succeeds our former Deputy Leader, Steph Ryan.

JadeBenham, Martin Cameron and Kim O’Keeffe all achieved exceptional results to win their respective independent-held seats of Mildura, Morwell andShepparton.

In the Legislative Council, Melina Bath has been returned for the Eastern Victoria Region and will be joined by Gaelle Broad for the NorthernVictoria Region.

TheNationals nowcover Victoria from borderto border, and we are theonlyparty solely representing regional Victoria.

Finally, Iwant to take this opportunity to wish everyone aMerry Christmas and asafeand Happy New Year, Ilook forward to working with our communitiesacross Victoria in 2023 and into the future.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Respectfullydisagree

IWOULD like to respectfully disagree with Nicholas Tam’s assertion (LVE Letters December 14) that The National Party has shown courage in opposing the Voice to Parliament Referendum. In truth, the opposite is displayed as they have chosen the easy, lazyway to prevent votes going to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party (PHON), which attracts votes by appealing to peoples’ primitive instincts around race and xenophobia.

To quote Paulineherself. She was “..worried aboutAustraliabeingswamped by Asians and Moslems…”. Contrast the current National Party approach to aformer Nationalsleader Tim Fischer, who argued strongly for gun control in the wake of Port Arthur.Hecourageouslywentout to his constituentsand arguedfor the guns control policy, knowingitwas not whatmany of them wanted, but which now Australians feel very proud of and has made our quality of life so much better.

If only Littleproud and his party could show the same integrity.

Nicholas wants equality for all Australians. Well, if he wanted equality with First Nations people, he will have to accept alifespan eight years less than for whiteAustralians,the highest incarceration rateofany democratic country,more policeand communityservice interventionswith young people and very little representation in the leadership of the nation-inbusiness, politics and community matters.

Aboriginal people stilllive with the hurt that theirlandwas forciblytaken from them, and no Treaty has ever been made to recognisethis lossof lifestyle, culture and spirituality. And there were massacres, where very few of the perpetrators were ever brought to justice.

The Voice Referendum seeks to redress these bleeding sores in our history, so that all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenouslikemyselfcan feel some sort of reconciliation for the wrongs of the past and move forward.

It means that our leaders can raise human rights issues with countrieslikeChina and not have them say “Don’t lecture us about human rights in light of your treatment of Aborigines”.

Australians must support the Voice Referendum if we are to progress as anation.

Dan Caffrey Traralgon

Not divisive

IWOULD like to reply to the letterfrom Sally-Anne WatsonKane (LVE22/12/22) whoaccuses me of being divisive in my opposition to “the Voice”.

Shecomes out with comments about “white settlers” yet fails to acknowledge all of the other nationalities of different colour and different religions who are part of this country, who work hard and pay their taxes.

There are anumberofIndigenous voices in Federal Parliament, so why have aseparate government “Voice”?

Has she ever heard of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price? Jacinta is the most knowledgeable voice in Canberra, yet the Albanese government chose to ignore her comments on the Indigenous community.

Iwould vote for Jacinta to be Prime Minister of Australia in an instant, light years ahead of Anthony Albanese.

IcametoAustralia in 1981 anddid not steal any land from anyone, and neither did all those other multi-cultural people from all over the world who made anew life in Australia.

Perhaps Sally-Anne Watson Kane is feeling remorseful about what her ancestral “white settlers” did if they came out in the First Fleet, and if she feels guilty then perhaps she could give back the land that she and her ancestors ‘stole’.

Istand by my comments on the ‘Voice’ until such time as every other nationalityand culturegets equal recognition alongside ‘the Voice’.

Brian Mawhinney

Traralgon

PLENTYofrobust discussion and responses in today’s letters section.

It is pleasing to see that peopleare still contributing, and to see that the letters sectionstill serves apurposeinhelping generate discussion surrounding important issues in the community.

Thatbeingsaid, as editor, Idonot want letters to become like an online forum where peoplemudsling and bait each other, so just so we are clear:

Writers are grantedone right of reply to a letter directed solely at them.

Any follow-upresponses will not be published.

Please feel free to send through letters again in 2023.

Email news@lvexpress.com.au with ‘letter to the editor’ in the subject line.

Letters must include aphone number, email address and the author’s hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity.

The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Latrobe Valley Express management or staff.

The editor reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of spaceand clarity, and mayrefusetopublish any letter without explanation.

The Express does not publish letters from anonymous contributors.

Deadline for letters is Thursday 3pm.

LIAM DURKIN-LVE EDITOR

Going again: Nationals leader PeterWalsh (centre) is lookingforwardtoworking with returningMPs Melina Bath and DannyO’Brien, along with newMember forMorwell Martin Cameron. file photograph

Recognitionfor Traf High students

ON Thursday, December 15, Trafalgar High School held its presentation evening on site at the school.

More than 200 awards were presented across all year levels and across speciality areas including sport, music and design technology.

Acrowd of 600members of the schoolcommunity gathered for the awards function, supported by local business and community groups.

Academic excellence awards are awardedto students who have achieved academic results above 80 per cent in asubject in aSemester.

In Years 7to9,students witheight or more awards over the year were presented with certificates, while senior year levels marked lower numbers because of the reduced number of subjects they undertake in ayear.

Classendeavourawards are nominated by teachers for students who have shownconsistent effort and alevel of commitmenttotheir learning each semester.

Akey award of the night is Dorothy Hoare OAM Community Service Shield.

This awardhas been named after Dorothy Hoare OAM, amember of the school council who was alsoanestablished communityleader, awarded the OrderofAustraliaMedal and a volunteerofthe Trafalgar YouthResource Centre.

Her mentoring programssupport young people in the community.

The recipient this year was Harry Pace.

Uponreceiving the honour, TrafalgarHigh School principal Brett Pedlow had this to say.

“Harry has been instrumental in the community as an informalleaderin2022,inspiring his cohort to support major fundraising efforts such as planning the World’sGreatest Shaveand raising money to support bowel cancer,” he said.

During the evening, Harry was also ascholarship recipient from Federation University, where assistantprincipalJimiHopkins noted“Harry is an allrounderwith afocus on academic outcomes, he approaches his studies and school life with optimism and is very resourceful. He embodies our school values of integrity and aspiration”.

The presentation evening is the final formal student functionfor the year, with theschool term ending yesterday (Tuesday, December 20)

Bright future: HarryMcCabe alongside assistant principal, Amanda McQualter,after being awarded 2022Emerging Designer awardinthe Design Tech Awards of the evening

Stats man: JakKane pleased with his nine academic awards and Year 8maths certificatefor Victorian High AbilityProgram participation.

Well done: David Koschofthe Trafalgar LionsClub presenting the Year 7Lions Encouragement AwardtoLincoln Murphy. photographs supplied

Podium: Acting principal of Trafalgar High School, BrettPedlow, giving his end of year address

Excellence: PoppySusareceiving herDux of Year 10 SEALP from Trafalgar Rotary Club president Len Makin. Poppyhad alearningtask average of 94 percent in 2022.

Fitting tribute: In memoryofformer principal AnthonyWilson,who died recently, Aaron Wilson (Anthony’sson), presenteda special subject awardfor Unit3/4 Further Mathematics to Alyssa Geiberras

Topofthe class: David Kosch of Trafalgar Lions Club presenting Trafalgar High School DuxofYear 12 to Alyssa Geiberras

High honour: Trafalgar High School student HarryPace wasthe recipient of this year’s DorothyHoareOAM CommunityService Shield. Harryispictured with the shield’s namesake.

AFTER 79 auditions over the last few weeks, 13 students were chosen to perform in the Grand Final of Morwell Central’s Got Talent.

Ahugecrowd came to watch in the school’s performing arts centre and it was also live streamed.

The school captains compered the show, with the percussion band opening the event by using rhythm sticks on chairs, to the African song ‘Simamake’.

The 13 competitors then took it in turns to sing, dance or play instruments, receiving lots of encouragement from the audience.

While the decision about the winners was being made with the help of Kurnai College music teachers, Mr Gretton and Mr Hopkins, some special guests performed, including alarge group of teachers who formed aflash mob and danced for everyone.

All students did awonderful job and everyone who watched was very proud of their efforts.

Commemorating 150 years of public education across the state

THE stategovernment is commemorating the 150th anniversaryofVictoria’s world-class public educationsystem, ensuring future students and teachers can look back at how Victorians learnt and taught in 2022.

Minister for Education,NatalieHutchins, marked the milestoneofthe Education Act 1872 by sealing five time capsules -tobereopened in 50 years from now, in 2072.

On December 17, 150 years ago, Victoria was the first state in Australia -and oneofthe first in the world -tomakeeducation free, secular and compulsory to all children following the passing of the Education Act 1872.

The time capsules have each been designed and built by Gippsland Tech School(Morwell), Ballarat Tech School, QuantamVictoria, and Geelong Tech School for their respective regions.

Each capsuleincludes current and historical digital and physical items including photos, videos, prep bags and learning curriculums.

Ms Hutchins said it was ahistoricoccasion.

“Thisissuch aspecial milestone -marking 150years of our world-class public education system through these time capsules,while alsoinvestinginthe futuretocontinue giving our students every opportunity they need to succeed,” she said.

“We’redelivering better opportunities for all young Victorians and ensuring they have the best spaces to learn, can meet their potential, andare equipped with the skills they need to thrive at school and in life.”

The milestone has also beenmarked throughoutthe year with arange of activities designed to commemorate the past, present andimagine the future of education.

More than 7500 archive boxes have already been collected and digitised from schoolsacross Victoria.

Records collected from schools include enrolment registersand photographs, somedating back to the 1800s.

In the pasteight years,the stategovernment has invested$12.8 billioninbuildingnew schools, and more than 1850 school upgrades, creatingaround17,400 jobs in construction and associated industries.

The state government saysitisalready ahead of schedule in opening 100 new schools by 2026, which will ensure every student can access agreat local education no matter where they live.

For more information, visit www.vic.gov.au.

Kinderkit aimstohelpkidslearn through play

VICTORIAN children will receive afree Kinder Kit full of fun and educational toys, books and resources whenthey start Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, helping them to grow and thrivethrough creativity and play as part of the state government’s ambitious reform of the state’s early childhood system.

Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep, Ingrid Stitt, and parliamentary secretary for Early Childhood, Katie Hall,recently visited Derby Street Children’s Centre in Pascoe Vale to unveil the new kits, with children eager to try out the specially

selected activities and games.

The kits are designedtoencouragecontinued learning through play at home, and include lots of tips and ideas to help parents guide their child’s early learning and development

The illustrated Kinder Kit carrycase is made from recycled materials -designed and built for flexible, long-term use.

The case opens out to become aplay surfacewith whiteboard and markers, and can be repurposed as amemento box for each child.

The kit includes Tinta Crayons, Tiger Tribe whiteboard markers and castanets, Wild Dough playdough, aMicador early start development activity pad,Seed Collection alfalfa seeds, Flip Make Play family playing cards and Purebaby story cubes designed by Nikita Rotumah, aTraditional Owner and proud Gunditjmara Bunitj woman.

Children will also receive two great Australian books from alist including Birds In The Bush by Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Jeannette Rowe; Whose Animals? Australia, by Jeannette Rowe in

consultation with Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir; Where is Galah? by SallyMorgan and My Friend Fred, written by Frances Watts and illustratedbyA.Yi.

Eachitem in thekit is age-appropriate, childsafe and inclusive, and has been recommended by education experts to help families make “learning through play” part of their child’s everyday life.

All Kinder Kit suppliers are Australian businesses, with an estimated 60 Victorian businesses, creative talent and makers proudly represented in the kit’s design and items.

MCPS Got Talent: Alarge group of teachersdancing foreveryone

Appearance: Allie,Helayna andAziz were special guests

On show: All thefinalists in Morwell CentralPrimarySchool’sGot Talent.

Podium: Ashton (first place),Gabriel (second), Latisha (third) and Myah (encouragement award). photographs supplied

HOROSCOPES

by Joanne Madeline Moore

Aries Mars is retrograde which can drain your energy and dampen your enthusiasm But you can still be a bold and bubbly Ram With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto powering through your reputation zone, you’ll be in a sociable and playful mood on New Year’s Eve So prepare for some late-night funky moves on the dancefloor! With Jupiter jumping through your sign, your mantra is from birthday writer Henry Miller: “Do anything, but let it produce joy

Taurus This week Venus (your patron planet) links up with sociable Mercury, so boisterous Bulls are in the mood to party like a pro on Saturday night 2023 is the year to let go of the past and move onto greener and more productive pastures as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto all activate your adventure zone So get off your beautiful bovine behind and start planning an exciting escape, a heavenly holiday or an ambitious business trip for some time soon

Gemini Gregarious Geminis are keen to p Garty on New Year’s Eve as you celebrate with family friends and/or colleagues But Mars is still reversing through your sign, which can amplify your negative traits So do your best to keep your restless, impatient, scatterbrained side under control Your motto for the moment is from singer, songwriter and poet Patti Smith (who was born on December 30 1946): “If you feel good about who you are inside, it will radiate ”

Cancer New Year’s Eve looks lively and sociable as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto visit your relationship zone Catching up with family and friends will put a spring in your step and a smile on your dial In 2023 the planets will restructure, broaden and deepen your relationships with loved ones So your mantra is from singer, songwriter and poet Patti Smith (who turns 76 on Friday): “Make your interactions with people transformational, not just transactional ”

Leo Expect New Year’s Eve to be emotional, as you reminisce about 2022 So pace yourself and don’t drink too much On Sunday, Venus and Pluto pair up (in earthy Capricorn) which will stabilise your fiery energy, as you tackle an ambitious project that requires plenty of concentration 2023 is a terrific year to tap into your entrepreneurial side and turn an abstract, innovative idea into a practical, productive venture Fortune favours the bold and the brave!

Virgo With Mercury (your patron planet) and vgivacious Venus visiting your entertainment zone, you ’ re in the mood to celebrate So shimmy into your best party dress, shake out your dancing shoes and turn the music up extra loud! With hard work and commitment, your love-life will gradually go from strength to strength in 2023 Singles – the best months to meet your soulmate are February and October, when your earthy Virgo charisma attracts admirers from near and far

Libra On Wednesday your ruler Venus connects with Neptune, which is wonderful for romantic liaisons, creative projects and imaginative reveries With four planets in your domestic zone, home is where the heart is on Saturday night Some lively Librans will host a large New Year’s Eve party while others enjoy a quiet night at home with a small group of friends In 2023, good fortune comes via your partner, a business associate or an overseas connection

Scorpio On Saturday night the Sun Mercury Venus and Pluto activate your communication zone So you re ready to chat up a storm, as you have fun with family and friends on New Year’s Eve There’s so much to catch up on On Sunday, your power planet Pluto hooks up with Venus So expect a dramatic start to 2023 as you communicate intensely, feel deeply and love passionately Don t let secrets, suspicions or jealousy mar an otherwise wonderful weekend

Sagittarius With sociable Jupiter ener g gising your entertainment zone you ’ re in the mood for bright lights, loud music, party food and plenty of dancing on New Year s Eve But Mars is reversing through your relationship zone, so you ’ re also inclined to make insensitive remarks to over-sensitive loved ones Watch what you say, Sagittarius! Writer Rudyard Kipling (who was born on December 30, 1865) reminds us: “Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind

Christmas celebrations heldatSacredHeart PS

Gold, frankincense,myrrh: Nicholas,Jaylen andMacaela as the three wise men.

STUDENTSatSacredHeart Primary School, Morwell celebrated the end of the school year last week.

Students centred their activities on the Advent season.

The school celebrated through their learning, with afocus on learning about the story of Jesus at Christmas time.

An end of year Mass, Christmas carol night, making Christmasdecorations in art classes, and

of course an excited and slightly apprehensive farewell to the graduating students with awards, Mass and afarewelldinner was held at the Morwell RSL.

The highlight of the Christmas Carols was abeautiful Nativity story dramatised by the Foundation students.

We were so lucky to have areal live Jesus this year which added to our already uplifted Advent Spirit.

Capricorn

This New Year’s Eve should be a light-hearted and enjoyable night but resist the urge to criticise a loved one or close friend Make it a priority to start 2023 in a positive frame of mind With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto all powering through Capricorn, your charisma, creativity and true grit are shining for all to see In the words of film icon Marlene Dietrich (who was born on December 27 1901): “Courage and grace are a formidable mixture ”

Aquarius

New Year’s Eve looks quiet as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto all snooze in your privacy zone So a low-key night with a few close friends would suit you best It’s a good time to reflect on the lessons you ’ ve learned over the past year – and plan the transformative changes you want to make in the coming year New friendships, creative projects and social networking are highlighted as you meet interesting and influential people in your local community

Pisces Wednesday’s wonderful Venus/ Neptune hook-up highlights your Piscean compassion, creativity, sensitivity and spirituality You could get a bit teary on New Year’s Eve as you look back over the highs and lows of the closing year Then Venus and Pluto pair up in your peer group zone on Sunday So your motto for New Year’s Day is from movie star (and this week’s birthday great) Marlene Dietrich: “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a m that matter”

CopyrightJoanne Madeline Moore 2022

Nativity: EliasJoseph.

St Joseph’s students give back

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s Primary School, Trafalgar were glad to present Bettermentall Trafalgar with a cheque for $250.

The students participated in real life learning as they created, promoted, calculated and cooked their way to establishing their small food trucks project at school.

The students chose Bettermental Trafalgar to donate their profits, as they wanted to support a local business that provides agreat servicefor young people.

MotherofGod: Blair as Mary. photographs supplied

Helping hand: Kerryand Jason Rantall with St Joseph’s Primary School curriculumleader Katie Balfour photograph supplied

Flock: Aisha as ashepherd Gabriel: Sienna as the angel.

Hostedbyveteran English TV presenter Davina McCall (pictured),the setupsees abunch of Brits and Spaniards thrown together at aSpanish countryestatetosee if romance can bloom. There’samajor hurdletolove in the way, though: the potential partners don’t speak the same language.Sofar,sangria and sunhave helped bridge that divide, but can it last?

BIG FATQUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022 SBS, NewYear’sDay,7.30pm

So youstayed up pastyour bedtime a Year’s Eve? Whether you’re tired, head season’s festivities, this special British to welcome in theNew Year and unw that has tickled audiences’ funny bone with its pub-style quiz format.Acidic h Carr (pictured), is apro at baiting his g Ross, Rose Matafeo,Katherine Ryan, S Ayoade and Maisie Adamsee who has about theeventsof2022.

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Anyone who scoffs at the transformat of ahome renovation needs to see th grandmother Dorothy’sface. Sisters K Ashley give their mother the welcome of alifetime after they inviterenovatin and-sister team Bill Pearson and Carol to transform theirmother’s outdated Thesiblingsaim to retain and enhance countryhome’s charms; they achieve this in tonight’s episode by leaningver heavilyonthe colour blue

Wednesday, December 28

ABC TV (2)

6.00 EscapeFrom The City.(R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call TheMidwife.(Ma, R) 2.30 Agatha Raisin. (PG,R) 3.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.25 Long Lost Family (PG,R) 5.10 QI. (PG, R) 5.40 HardQuiz. (PG, R)

6.10 Grand Designs New Zealand.(R) 7.00 ABC News.

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2.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 3.20 Rage (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank.(PG,R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.(PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG,R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With DavidMuir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma,R) 3.00 The Reunion: Abbouds. (PG, R) 3.05 The Amazing Gift Of Education: Atika. (R) 3.15 Child Genius Australia. (PG, R) 4.15

The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 MastermindAustralia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.35 Britain’s BeautifulRivers: Severn. (R) Part 1of4 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. (PGav,R)Part 1of4 9.25 TokyoVice (MA15+) Samantha’s past becomesaroadblock 10.25 SBS WorldNews Late. 10.55 Dignity. (MA15+a) 11.55 The Night Manager.(Ma, R) 12.45 Shadow Lines.(MA15+l, R) 3.15 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.15 Going PlacesWith Ernie Dingo.(R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

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PICK OF THE WEEK

Time to celebrate: Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering ring in the new year on the ABC

NYE 2022 ABC TV, New Year’s Eve, 8.30pm

It may not be trendy to admit but each year millions of us sit back at home soaking up the ABC s stellar New Year s Eve lineup of entertainment Theres no need to head out – unless it s to a house party – with these front row tickets to a top-notch celebration The festivities kick off with the family friendly entertainment presented by Rhys Nicholson, Casey Donovan and Gemma Driscoll Once the kids are in bed after the 9pm fireworks performers including Tones and I and Electric Fields will perform in a three-hour extravaganza from the Sydney Opera Houses Northern Boardwalk Hosted by Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe this show has become a New Year s institution

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia vSouth Africa.Day 3. Morning session. From the MCG. 12.30 Test Cricket: TheLunchBreak. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Afternoonsession. 3.10 Test Cricket: TeaBreak 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia vSouth Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

TEN (10, 5) NINE (9,8)

6.00 Today 9.00 Today ExtraSummer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Love (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30[VIC]MillionaireHotSeat 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30[VIC]WINNews.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 6.30 Jamie’s Easy MealsFor Every Day. (R) 7.00 Ent Tonight.(R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 EverydayGourmet.(R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa,R) 1.00 LivingRoom. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.(R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’sEasyMeals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Long WayNorth. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.10 The Red Turtle. (2016,PG, No dialogue) 8.40 AKingInNew York. (1957) 10.45 The Heist Of TheCentury.(2020 M, Spanish) 12.50pm ManInThe Hat. (2020,PG, French) 2.45 TheMovie Show 3.15 The RedShoes. (1948,PG) 5.45 Walking On Sunshine. (2014,PG) 7.30 28 Days. (2000) 9.30 Always Shine.(2016 MA15+) 11.05 Indignation. (2016,MA15+) 1.10am ThereIsNoEvil. (2020,MA15+, Farsi) 3.55 Midnight. (2021, M, Korean) 5.50 Walking On Sunshine. (2014,PG)

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StephenColbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker.

TheGuide MEL/VIC The Latrobe Valley Express, TV Guide Thursday, 29 December, 2022 —Page 15

THE LANGUAGEOFLOVE SBS Viceland, Friday, 9.20pm

Frenchisoften referred to as the language of love,but thiswackydating show begsotherwise. Perhaps language isn’t the keytothe heart at all?

Thursday,December 29

ABC (2)

6.00 EscapeFromThe City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 The RoyalEdinburgh Military Tattoo.(PG, R) 11.30 ChristmasWith Poh. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.30 Agatha Raisin. (PG, R) 3.20 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.20 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 5.10 QI. (PG, R)

5.40 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

6.10 Grand Designs NewZealand. (R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home

Delivery: Nakkiah Lui. (PG, R) Julia spends time with NakkiahLui.

8.00 YouCan’t AskThat: Ex-Football Players. (Mal, R) Former sportsmen share their personal insights.

8.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Experimental. (R) Part 1of4

9.20 Secrets Of Althorp With Charles Spencer. (PG, R) Alookat an archaeological dig in Althorp

10.10 Movin’ToThe Country. (R)

10.40 Love On TheSpectrum. (PG, R)

11.35 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Ml, R)

12.35 Agatha Raisin. (PG, R) 2.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 Barrie Cassidy’s OnePlusOne.(R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.(PG)

10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

SavingLives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Gift IWill NeverForget: Carina. (PG, R) 3.05 Feelings Of Thankfulness: Zainab.(R) 3.15 ChildGenius Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.35 World’sMostScenic Railway Journeys: Andalusia, Spain. (PG) Narrated by Bill Nighy

8.30 Coastal Ireland WithAdrian Dunbar (R) Part 2of2.AdrianDunbar concludes his exploration of Ireland with atrip to Malin Head in the north.

9.25 WarOfThe Worlds (MA15+av) Confronted witha sobering betrayal, Tomturns to an unlikely alliance, but not before making hisown demand

10.20 SBS WorldNewsLate

10.50 L’Opera. (Mdl)

11.40 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+alsv)

3.15 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Ml, R) 4.20

Going PlacesWithErnieDingo.(R) 4.50

Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test:Pre-Game. 10.30 Cricket Second Test.Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket:The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: TeaBreak 3.30 Cricket. SecondTest. Australia vSouth Africa. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 19 Brisbane Heat vSydney Thunder.From Metricon Stadium, Queensland 9.10 Cricket. BigBashLeague.Game20. Perth Scorchers vMelbourne Stars. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

12.30 FantasyIsland (Ma, R) Awoman’s fantasyofaperfect Christmas and to meet Mr Right tests Roarke in unexpected ways.

[VIC]HomeShopping.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) From deserts andrainforests to the Great Barrier Reef,takes alook at aholiday destinations here and abroad.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBCToday News and current affairs. 5.00 SevenEarly News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sportand weather.

TEN (10, 5) NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) Highlights from the year in review 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Tennis. United Cup Day1.Group Stage. 4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup.Day 1. Group stage. From PatRafter Arena, Brisbane, RACArena, Perth and KenRosewall Arena, Sydney 12.30 Murder ForHire:The Other Woman. (Ml, R) Explores the case of Kelly Gribeluk who asked afriendto assist in hiring ahitman.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop (R) Homeshopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa)Religious program.

4.30 Destination Australia: FarNorth Queensland. (R) Scherri-Lee Biggs jetsaroundfar north Queensland on aprivate jet airtour 5.00 NewsEarly Edition.

5.30 Today. The latestinnews, current affairs, sport,politics,entertainment fashion, healthand lifestyle.

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 Everyday

Gourmet.(R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00

Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room.(PG, R) 2.00 Ent Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy (PG, R) 3.30 My MarketKitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 Jamie’sEasyMealsFor Every Day.(R) 5.00 News.

6.30 TheProject Waleed Aly andGeorgie Tunny are joined by special guests Mel C, Shaq, Amanda Seyfried and Guy Pearce.

7.30 MOVIE: Star Trek Beyond. (2016,Mav,R)The starship Enterpriseis despatched on arescue mission it is ambushed by aruthless enemy Chris Pine,ZacharyQuinto,Zoe Saldana.

10.05 MOVIE: TheHunger Games: Mockingjay–Part2 (2015,Mahv,R) Katniss sets off on her mission to assassinatePresident Snow with the help of aunit from District 13.Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.

12.45 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Special guests include Michelle Williams.

1.30 Home Shopping (R)

CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show

Penn &Teller:Fool Us. 10.30 Doctor Who 11.25 Superwog. 11.50 Ross Noble: El Hablador 1.15am Archer 1.40 Everything’sGonna Be Okay 2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm NurturingCountry. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am Walking On Sunshine. Continued. (2014,PG) 7.40 The Life And Death Of ColonelBlimp.(1943 PG) 10.40 TheImpossible. (2012,M) 12.45pm Midnight.(2021, M, Korean) 2.40 The RedTurtle. (2016,PG, No dialogue) 4.10 Long WayNorth. (2015,PG) 5.40 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 7.30 Lean On Me.(1989,M) 9.30 Manhattan Nocturne. (2016 MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

ABC News Takesalook at today’stop stories. 7.30 Death In Paradise:Christmas Special. (Ma) Selwyn’s past comes back to haunt him after atrue-crime podcaster is murdered. 9.05 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013,Mal,R) Apolitical journalist researchesthe story of aCatholic woman who gave birth out of wedlock in ‘50s Ireland. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark 10.40 Troppo (Malv,R) Amanda takes ahuge risk. 11.40 Adam Hills: TheLast LegChristmas Bash. (Mal, R) UK-based panel show 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.35 Engineering Reborn: TheHigh Line, Dyson HQ, Elbphilharmonie. (PG) Alook at New York’sThe High Line 8.30 Inside Central Station:Man Falls In Train. (Ma, R) The anniversary of Australia’s worst rail disasterthat claimed the lives of 84 people is marked.

9.25 WhyBuildingsCollapse. (PGa,R) Part 1of2.A forensic investigation into the Miami’sChamplain Tower South apartment collapse. 10.20 SBS WorldNews Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v,R) 1.45 The KimberleyCruise: TheFull Journey (R) 4.10 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (74, 64)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Irish Pickers. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket. BigBash League.Game 19.BrisbaneHeat vSydney Thunder 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Resident Evil: Retribution. (2012, MA15+) 10.25 The Cleveland Show 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test:Pre-Game. 10.30 Cricket Second Test.Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket:The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: TeaBreak 3.30 Cricket. SecondTest. Australia vSouth Africa. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Better Homes AndGardens Summer JohannaGriggs checks out Thread Together 8.30 MOVIE: TheLord Of TheRings: TheFellowship Of TheRing. (2001, Mhv,R)Inamythic land,a young hobbit discovers that aring, owned by hiseccentric uncle,isasource of ultimate evil. Together with his friends, they set off on ajourney to deliver the cursed item to an Elven outpost. Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin. 12.00 MOVIE: An American Affair (1997, Msv, R) Adistrict attorney falls for twowomen. Corbin Bernsen 2.00 Home Shopping (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

9GEM (92,81)

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The YoungAnd The Restless. 12.55 The Great British Sewing Bee. 2.15 As Time GoesBy. 3.20 Spy In The Wild. 4.30 Tennis. United Cup.Day 1. Group stage. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester 8.40 Poirot. 9.50

MOVIE: Beat.(2022, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 TheNanny 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 TheNanny 6.00 3rd Rock 6.30 That ’70s Show 7.00 YoungSheldon 7.30

MOVIE: TheLittleRascals.(1994) 9.10 MOVIE: Funny Farm.(1988,PG) 11.15 Young Sheldon. 11.40 Raymond. 12.10am Dash Dolls 1.10 Kardashians. 2.00 Full House 3.00 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52)

6am The LateShow With Stephen Colbert 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker 9.00 The KingOfQueens 10.00 Friends. 10.30 TheMiddle. Noon TheBig Bang Theory 1.00 Frasier 2.00 Becker 2.30 Frasier. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker 5.00 Frasier 6.00 Friends. 8.00 TheBig BangTheory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier Midnight Shopping. 1.30 James Corden 2.30 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat 11.00 StarTrek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 TheLove Boat. 4.30 Star Trek:The NextGeneration. 5.30 MacGyver 7.30 NCIS 8.30 Bull 10 30 TheCode. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53)

Jamie’sEasyMeals ForEvery Day.(R) 5.00 News. 6.10 Grand Designs Revisited.

6.00 NineNews. 7.00 Tennis. UnitedCup.Day 2. Group stage. From PatRafter Arena, Brisbane. From RACArena, Perth. From KenRosewall Arena,Sydney 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping 4.30

Bush Kangaroo (R)

gang organise asurprise

party for Clancy only to have him becomestranded in the park.

6.30 TheProject Waleed Aly and Georgie Tunny are joinedbyspecial guests Channing Tatum, Dave Le’aupepe and Jane Fonda. 7.30 MOVIE: Transformers. (2007, Mv,R)A teen becomes entangled in abattle between two groupsof robots after they land on Earth. Shia LaBeouf,Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

10.20 MOVIE: Transformers: Revenge Of TheFallen (2009, Mv,R)Inthe wake of hisprevious encounter with the Decepticons and the Autobots, ateenager heads to university. Shia LaBeouf, MeganFox

1.15 TheLateShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Specialguests include Dr AnthonyFauci.

1.30[VIC]HomeShopping.(R) 5.30[VIC]Infomercials.(PG,R)

7MATE (74, 64)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.00 Irish Pickers. 11.00 AmericanRestoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. 1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 DownEast Dickering. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Irish Pickers. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 AmericanRestoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. 8.30 MOVIE: TheTowering Inferno. (1974,PG) 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

5.30 TheNanny 6.00 MOVIE: Trolls.(2016) 7.40 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985 PG) 10.00 MOVIE: The Nutty Professor.(1996, PG) Midnight Adv Time. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago 4.00 TV Shop 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

Saturday, December 31

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage NYE Special. (PG)

12.00 ABCNewsAtNoon.

12.30 Vera (Ma, R)

2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

3.35 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R)

4.40 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG,R) Robin Williams.

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 TheYearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (PG,R) Hosted by Charlie Pickering.

8.30 NYE 2022: TheEarly Night Show. Abig night of entertainment and musictowelcome in 2023,beginning with afamily-friendly show.

9.00 NYE2022: 9pmFireworks. Coverage of the pre-midnight Calling Countryfireworks from Sydney Harbour 9.15 NYE2022: HappyNew Year Concert. (PG) An all-star concertfromthe Northern Broadwalk of the SydneyOperaHouse.

11.35 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight (PG)

12.00 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG)

12.10 NYE 2022: AuldLangSyne.

12.20 Rage NYESpecial. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden.(PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of DogsXmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating.ISU GrandPrix. Final. Highlights. 3.35 Rovers: Return To Country. (PG, R) 4.15 The TruthTellers: 10 Years Of NITVNews. (R) 5.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.10 Dinner ForOne. (R)Shortfilm.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 LucilleBall: We Love Lucy (PGal, R) Takesa look at Lucille Ball from her role inspiring femalecomedians to herdrama-filled personallife.

9.10 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments. Celebrates Adele’s return to thespotlight by countingdownher top 30 moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life& Songs Of An AmericanOutlaw. Coverage of aconcert featuring Willie Nelson.

12.15 Big FatQuiz Of Everything. (Mls, R) Presented by JimmyCarr

1.55 TheIndian Pacific:The Full Journey (R)

5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANCPhilippines The WorldTonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 NBCToday [VIC]Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show Summer Series.(PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PGv,R) 12.30 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991, PGalns, R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security:Int. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security.(PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 MOVIE: ADog’sPurpose. (2017,PGa) Adog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he comesinto contact with. Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad.

9.05 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Intertwiningstories of couples and singlesset on New Year’s EveinNew York, whichcelebrate the opportunities the specialday offers for love,hope, forgiveness,second chances and fresh starts. Michelle Pfeiffer,Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher.

TEN (10, 5) NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Drive TV (R)

6.30 Destination Australia: Lord Howe Island. (PG, R)

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Tennis. United Cup Day 3. Group stage.

5.00 News: FirstAtFive.

5.30 CountryHouse Hunters Australia. HostedbyCatriona Rowntree.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008,PGls,R) Ayoung woman invitesthree of her mother’s former boyfriends to her upcoming wedding on aGreek island.

AmandaSeyfried, Meryl Streep

9.40 Adele: LiveInLondon. (PG, R) Singer-songwriter Adele performs tracks off her album 25 and chats with Graham Norton.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Well Traveller (PGa, R) 8.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.30 What’s Up DownUnder.(R) 9.00 GCBC.(R) 9.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 10.00 The Lion Queen. (PG,R) 12.00 Living Room. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv.(R) 2.00 All 4Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4Adventures. (R) 4.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 4.30 Jamie’s EasyMeals ForEvery Day. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 TheGraham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Guests include JessicaChastain, Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage,Cush Jumbo Joe Lycett and Michael Sheen.

7.30 MOVIE: TopGun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flyingschool for advancedfighterpilotscompete against each other to be the best in the class.

TomCruise, Kelly McGillis, ValKilmer

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Undiscovered Vistas 12.55 GoingPlaces. 1.55 The Land We’reOnWithPenelope Towney 2.00 Sing About This Country 4.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: ANAIDOC ConcertSpecial 5.55 Power To ThePeople. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITVNews. 8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: ACelebration. 11.00 Late Programs.

Sunday, January1

Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon

DaveGorman: Terms AndConditions Apply 12.55 Wellington Paranormal. 1.25 American Song Contest. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 The Fast History Of Toys. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat 9.25 Taskmaster 2am Future Man. 3.05 NHK WorldEnglish News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Selkie. Continued. (2000,PG) 6.25 TheFinal Countdown. (1980,M) 8.20 Ramen Shop.(2018 PG) 10.00 Lean On Me. (1989,M) Noon Molly’s Game.(2017, M) 2.35 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 4.25 Tenderness. (2013,PG, French) 5.55 2001: ASpace Odyssey.(1968) 8.30 TheTruth.(2019,PG, French) 10.30 Viva. (2015, Spanish) 12.45am Curiosa. (2019, MA15+, French) 2.45 Late Programs.

11.30 ABBA:The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R) Takesa look at the secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years.

12 30 133rd Rose Parade. (PG) From Pasadena, California [VIC]HomeShopping.

4.00 GetClever. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness (PG, R)

11.00 City Of Melbourne: New Year’s Eve. (PG) Countdown to the midnight fireworks.

12.10 MOVIE: Can’t Stop TheMusic (1980,PGdls, R) Aformermodel helps apop composer.ValeriePerrine 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 SkippyThe Bush Kangaroo (R)

9.45 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018,Ml, R) The estrangedsister of notorious thief DannyOcean sets out to pulloff aheist of her own. SandraBullock, Cate Blanchett, AnneHathaway 11.55 TheGraham Norton Show. (Mlsv, R) Guests include JessicaChastain. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30[VIC]Infomercials.(PG) 4.00[VIC]HomeShopping.(R) 4.30 Authentic (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Creek To Coast. 10.30 Weekender 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. From Rosehill, The Valley and Doomben. 6.00 BorderSecurity:International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’sHidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country 1.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74, 64)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating.Australian V8 SuperboatsChampionship 2022. Round 4. Replay 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Storage Wars 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Last Stop Garage 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 AirCrash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

6am TurningPoint 6.30 TV Shop 7.00 LeadingThe Way. 7.30 TV Shop 8.00 Beyond Today 8.30 TV Shop 10.00 My Favorite Martian 10.30 Destination Australia. 11.00 MOVIE: TheBlueLamp. (1950,PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Oracle. (1953) 2.30 MOVIE: TheJazzSinger.(1980) 5.00 Tennis.UnitedCup.Day 3. Groupstage. 10.00 MOVIE: Mona Lisa Smile. (2003, PG) 12.25am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52)

6am TheLate Show

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The KingOfQueens 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Becker 10.00 Friends. Noon

The KingOfQueens. 1.00 Broke. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The BigBangTheory 10.15 Friends. 12.15am HomeShopping. 1.45 Mom. 2.15 NBL Slam. 2.45 Basketball. NBL.Round 12. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United.Replay 4.30 Home Shopping.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. TargaHighCountry.Replay 2.00 Surf Boats. 3.00 InsidePhuketAirport. 5.00 About ABoy 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (2010,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Phantom. (1996,PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Siege Of Robin Hood. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Queer Eye ForThe Straight Guy. 3.00 PowerRangers Dino Charge 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. Noon The Love Boat 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Stories Of Bikes 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Scorpion 6.00 Reel Action. 6.30 Soccer.A-League Men.Matchweek 10 Central Coast Mariners vMelbourne Victory 9.30 MacGyver 10.25 NCIS: LA 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

CountdownToMidnight.(PG,R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue WaterSafari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of DogsXmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISUGrand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.05 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master.(PG, R) 4.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

SBSWorldNews. 7.30 Big FatQuizOfThe Year 2022. Jimmy Carr is joined by apanel to see who can recall most about the past 12 months. 9.10 MOVIE: TheFather (2020) An ageing mansuffering from dementia triestomakesense of his changing circumstances. Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Imogen Poots 11.00 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019,MA15+ans, R, French) Aman relives meeting thelove of hislife. Daniel Auteuil. 1.10 TheIndian Pacific:The Full Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al JazeeraNews.

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 NBCToday [VIC]Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show Summer Series.(PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 1.00 BorderSecurity:Int. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. BigBash League. Game 24.Melbourne Renegades vPerth Scorchers. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security.(PG, R) [VIC] Weekender.

DriveTV. (R)

ACurrent Affair (R)

Weekend Today. 10.00

TEN (10, 5) NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 10.30 Wildflowers Of The MidwestOfWA. (PG,R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Movin’ToThe Country.(R) 1.00 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013,Mal, R) 2.40 TheEarlyNightShow.(R) 3.10 NYE2022: 9pm Fireworks. (R) 3.25 NYE2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG,R) 5.45 NYE 2022:

6.30

11.00 TheFirst48: Fatal Mistake. (Mal) 11.50 Murder ForHire: Good Sister,Bad Sister (PGa,R) 12.40 World’sGreatest Engineering Icons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

TheGraham Norton Show. (Mls) Graham Norton is joinedby Olivia Colman, Romesh Ranganathan, Hugh Laurie and Leah Williamson. 9.00 MOVIE: TheGentlemen (2019,MA15+lv) Whenwordgets outthat an American criminal kingpin is looking to cash out of ahighlyprofitable empire that he has built in London, it triggers plotstosteal it out from under him. Matthew McConaughey,Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant. 11.20 MOVIE: AQuiet Place (2018,Mhv,R)A family struggles to surviveinapost-apocalypticworld. John Krasinski, Emily Blunt. 1.10 HomeShopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings.

SBS VICELAND (31) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 10 BOLD (12, 53)

Ramen Shop.(2018,PG) 6.30 The Lunchbox. (2013,PG, Hindi) 8.30 DriveMyCar.(2021,MA15+, Japanese) 11.45

6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. (PGal) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998,Mal, R) After acometisspotted on acollision course with Earth, ateam of astronauts is sent to destroyit. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, TéaLeoni. 9GO! (93, 82) 7MATE (74, 64) 6am Home Shopping 7.30 KeyOfDavid 8.00 All4 Adventure. 9.00 PatCallinan’s

10 PEACH (11, 52)

ABC TV (2)

To Mexico.(PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera.(Ma, R) 2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa,R)

4.00 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.55 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00

OldPeople’sHome

For4 Year Olds (R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’sHomeDelivery: Bill Bryson. (R) Julia Zemiro spends time with Bill Bryson.

8.00 Back Roads: TheGreat Australian Pub (Return,PG) Hosted by Heather Ewart.

8.30 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again (Ml) Part 1of2.Vicky McClure wants music tobeprescribed to all people living with dementia.

9.30 River (PGa, R) Takesa look at rivers 10.40 OurBrain: Explained. (PG, R) 11.35 TheDetectives. (Mal, R) 12.35 Operation Buffalo (Malv,R) 1.35 Total Control. (Final,MA15+l, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One PlusOne.(R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Peer To Peer.(PG) 10.10 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 CookUpBitesize. (R) 2.10 SavingLives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.20 TheWonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters AndNumbers (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. DakarRally. Stage 1. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.35 Michael Mosley’sHealth Intervention. (R) Part 1of3

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall. (PG) Part 1of5.NickKnowles follows owners, custodians and artisansasthey try to saveBritain’s historic buildings.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And TheClean Up Crew (MA15+) Takesa look at the iconic PlayboyBunny,one of themost famous sex symbols of the 20th century 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (Mav,R)Part2of2 11.10 Reunions. (Mals, R) 12.10 TheA Word. (R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

SEVEN (7,6) TEN (10, 5) NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Blast From ThePast (1999,PGlsv, R) Brendan Fraser,Alicia Silverstone,Christopher Walken 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase.(R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. (R)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Cricket. BigBashLeague.Game 26. HobartHurricanesv Adelaide Strikers. 11.00 TheSpin. Lisa Sthalekar,Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take alookinto theworld of cricket.

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 12.30 Beach Cops (PG, R) NarratedbyLayne Beachley. [VIC]HomeShopping. 1.00 Beach Cops (PG, R) Narrated by Layne Beachley 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) Aneglectedpoodle receives atransformation.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBCToday News and current affairs. 5.00 SevenEarly News. 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) Highlights from the year in review.

11.30 MorningNews. 12.00 Tennis. United Cup Day5.Groupstage. 4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire HotSeat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup.Day 5. Group stage. From PatRafter Arena, Brisbane,RAC Arena, Perth and KenRosewall Arena, Sydney 12 30 AlmostFamily (Mas) Julia hostsThanksgivingdinnerfor her ever-growing family,but things go awry 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Homeshopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa)Religious program

4.30 Hello SA (PG, R) The team rediscovers two favourites in The Colonist andthe Brighton Metro Hotel.

5.00 NewsEarly Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport,politics, entertainment, fashion,health and lifestyle.

6am Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals ForEvery Day.(R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv,R) 1.00 Rhys Darby:Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy (PG,R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 TheDog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the AnimalWelfare League as they try to finda home foragreyhound.

7.30 MOVIE: RaidersOfThe Lost Ark. (1981, Mv,R)Anarchaeologist and adventurer sets out on aquest to recover thefabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, JohnRhys-Davies.

9.55 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of TheMoon. (2011, Mlv,R)The Autobots discoverhumans have been hiding the existence of acrashed spacecraft on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf,Rosie Huntington-Whiteley,Tyrese Gibson.

1.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) Hosted by StephenColbert.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBSMornings. Morning news andtalkshow.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 8.25 Long Lost Family 9.10 George Clarke’sAmazing Spaces. 10.00 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. 10.55 Brian Johnson’s ALife On The Road. 11.40 Louis Theroux:America’sMost Dangerous Pets. 12.40am Penn &Teller: Fool Us. 1.25 LeavingAllen Street. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

6.50 The77Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 LeeLin Chin’s Fashionista 3.00 Bizarre Foods. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 JoyOfPainting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 WWE Legends. 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

The Lunchbox. (2013,PG, Hindi) 8.00 Tenderness. (2013,PG, French) 9.30 The MovieShow. 10.00 Canola. (2016, M, Korean) 12.10pm Still Here. (2020,M) 1.55 Polina. (2016,PG, French) 3.55 The Truth. (2019,PG, French) 5.55 Little Men. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Keeper.(2018, M) 9.40 Golden Voices (2019, M, Hebrew) 11.15 Beatriz At Dinner.(2017,M) 12.45am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 11.00 Better Homes. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air CrashInvestigation. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 MedicalEmergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 EscapeToThe Country 6.30 Bargain Hunt 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (74, 64) 6am MorningPrograms. 1.30pm Spirit Talker 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing.ANDRA Drag Racing. TopDoorslammer. Replay 3.00 Motor Racing. 2022 AustnRally C’ship.Coffs CoastRally 4.00 Billy The Exterminator 4.30 Hustle &Tow 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30

MOVIE: Blood Father.(2016,MA15+) 10.20 The Cleveland Show 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

6am TV Shop 7.00 Creflo

7.30 TV Shop 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young AndThe Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee (Final) 2.15 AntiquesRoadshow 2.45 MOVIE: The Moonraker.(1958) 4.30 Tennis. UnitedCup.Day 5. Groupstage. 7.00 AntiquesRoadshow 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 TheBrokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

Tuesday, January3

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.(PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav,R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 BBCNews At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS NewsHour 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGav,R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys.(PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. DakarRally.Stage 2. Highlights

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 MOVIE: Michael. (1996,PGl, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG,R) 2.30 Beach Cops (PGads, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. (R)

SevenNews. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27.MelbourneStars vMelbourne Renegades. From the MCG. 11.00 Death Row: CountdownTo Execution. (MA15+av,R)Part1of4 SusannaReid travels to Huntsville, Texas, to interview death row inmate PatrickMurphy 12.00 TheReal DirtyDancing (PG, R) Eight Aussie celebrities travel to the original film locationtoundergo an immersive DirtyDancingexperience 1.00 TheGood Doctor. (Ma, R) Marcus vows to help agood Samaritan who was injuredwhilestopping asexual assault [VIC]HomeShopping. 4.00 NBCToday News and current affairs. 5.00 SevenEarly News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sportand weather.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 Ninjago 10.30 Pokémon Journeys. 11.00 TomAnd Jerry 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day2.Day session 6pm Tennis Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 2. Night session 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy.(1984 M) 12.30am Satisfaction. 1.30 The Sex Clinic. 2.30 Rivals. 3.30 Ninjago 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens

10 PEACH (11, 52)

6am Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. Noon Broke. 1.00 Charmed. 3.00 The KingOfQueens. 4.00 Becker 5.00 Frasier 6.00 Friends. 8.00 TheBig BangTheory 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Becker 2.30 The LateLateShow WithJamesCorden. 3.30 The KingOfQueens. 4.30 Home Shopping.

10 BOLD (12, 53)

6am Home Shopping 8.00 Healthy HomesAustralia 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 All 4 Adventure. 11.00 The OffroadAdventureShow. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 DiagnosisMurder 3.00 BondiRescue. 3.30 The Love Boat 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In TheDark 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5) NINE (9,8) 6.00 EscapeFromThe City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’sOne Plus One. (a,R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Stateless.(Mal, R) 1.55 Agatha Raisin. (Mv,R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia.(R) 4.10 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.55 Australian Story.(R) 5.30 Hard Quiz.(PG,R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) Highlights from the year in review 10.00 Tennis. United Cup Day6.Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire HotSeat. (R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prizevalue.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup.Day 6. Group stage. From PatRafterArena, Brisbane,RAC Arena, Perth and KenRosewall Arena, Sydney 12 30 Law&Order:Organized Crime. (Mv,R)Stabler and Bell team up to investigatea major lead. Wheatley makes movestoelevate hisbusiness. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa)Religious program. 4.30 Hello SA (PG, R) The team heads back to Fine Food Cucina for asweet treat and spends the day in Rundle Mall 5.00 NewsEarly Edition. 5.30 Today. The latestinnews, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, healthand lifestyle

6am Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals ForEvery Day.(R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dr Phil.(PGal, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby:Big In Japan.(PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 JudgeJudy. (PG, R) 3.30 MyMarket Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

TheDog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find ahome for Betty the Staffordshire bull terrier. 7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984,PGv,R) Archaeologist IndianaJones searches foramysticalstone stolenfrom an Indiancommunity.Harrison Ford, KateCapshaw,KeHuy Quan. 10.00 MOVIE: Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014,Mav,R)Aninventor and his family are forced to go on the run after discovering agiant alienrobot. Mark Wahlberg,Stanley Tucci,NicolaPeltz.

1.15 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) HostedbyStephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings.

SBS VICELAND (31)

10 PEACH (11, 52)

6am The LateShow With Stephen Colbert 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL.Round 13.Tasmania JackJumpers vSouth East Melbourne Phoenix. Replay 10.30 Becker 11.30 Frasier 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker 5.00 Frasier 6.00 Friends. 8.00 TheBig Bang Theory 9.30 Mom. 10.20 Becker 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 10 BOLD (12, 53)

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Late Programs.

Stem-cell breakthrough at UNSWSydney

ASERENDIPITOUS discovery in thelab has the potential to revolutionise embryo models and targeted drug therapies.

Materials scientists at UNSW Sydneyhave shown that human pluripotent stem cells in alab can initiate aprocess resembling the gastrulation phase -where cells begindifferentiatinginto new cell types -much earlier than occurs in mother nature.

For an embryodeveloping in thewomb, gastrulation occurs at day 14. But in adish in alab at UNSW’s Kensington campus, Scientia associate professorKrisKilian oversawanexperiment

where agastrulation-like event wastriggered within two days of culturing human stem cells in auniquebiomaterial that, as it turned out, setthe conditions to mimic this stageofembryo development.

“Gastrulation is the key step that leads to the human body plan,” says Prof Kilian.

“It is the start of the process where asimple sheet of cells transforms to make up all the tissues of the body -nerves, cardiovascular and blood tissueand structural tissuelike muscle and bone. Butwehaven’t reallybeenableto study the process in humans because you can’t

study this in the lab without taking developing embryonic tissue.

“Soit’sreally excitingthat we were able to see this happening in vitro.”

The achievement, which was reported in the journal Advanced Science,has not only implications for our understanding of human embryonic development, but also new treatments in medicine including cell therapy, targeted drug development and CRISPR gene-editing technologies.

Screen time spike for kids

AS the end of year approaches, and with weeks of school holidays on the horizon, how to manage kids’ screen time is front-of-mind for many families across the country.

Understandingthe challenges, experts from the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, have afew simple strategies to create ahealthy balance over the festive season and beyond.

Heightened screen time has become increasingly normal for youngchildren and teenagers, with anew research review showing a52per cent spike in children’s screen time between 2020 and 2022.

Accordingtothe Australian Instituteof FamilyStudies (AIFS), most Australian children spend more time on screens than recommended.

The Gonski Institute for Education’s report Growing Up Digital Australia Phase 2also revealed that more than four in five children own ascreen-based device,and 65 per cent of parents agreed that ‘negotiating digital technologies use causes conflicts in our home’.

AuthorofTeen Triple Pand Triple P International’s head of training, Associate Professor Alan Ralph, said that excess screen time can impact young developing brains.

“The experiences that childrenand teens have each and every day, creates important learning and new neuralpathways,”DrRalph said.

“Excessive screen time not only leadstosleep disturbance and lack of physical activity, but also apotential decline in critical thinking skills -this can happeninadults as well as children and teenagers.”

With these challenges in mind, TriplePis offering up their top tips on apositive approach to screen time to avoid conflict and build a happy household during the school holidays.

It’s ateam event!

MANAGING screen time includes the whole family.

Kids pay attention to what their parents or carers say and do,sobymodellingpositive behaviours like limiting the time we ourselves spend on devices, conflict and resistance are less likely to occur when you ask your child to put down the screen and will also help them to feel included and represented.

Set ascreen time schedule

RESEARCH suggests that children under five should have amaximum of onehour, and 5-17-year-olds should have amaximum of two hours of recreational screen time daily.

Try scheduling screen time so the expectations are clear about whenand where it is and is not okay to use screens -like during family meals or the critical hour before bedtime.

Swap screen time for other activities

Italian Embassy in United States celebrates National Space Day in Washington

THE

The celebration was launched in 2020 by the Italian government, to commemorate the launch in 1964 of the San Marco Isatellite program, which made Italy the third country in the world with a presence in space, after the United States and the Soviet Union. The event, organised in collaborationwith ICE,Asi (Italian Space Agency) U.S Space Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and George Washington University, saw the participation of the main Italian and US leaders in the space sector.

“It’s aspecial day for us. We want to underline the Italian expertise,experience and vision in arapidly growing sector and draw attentiontothe main economic, commercial and social benefits that space can offer, both nationally and internationally,” said the ambassador of Italy to the United States,

The ambassador alsorecalled thatItaly was “the first major European country to sign abilateral agreement with NASA, and the first to join the Artemis agreements”.

“Italy has along history in science, exploration and space,” said Chirag Parikh, deputy assistant to the president and executive secretary of the National Space Council, in his remarks, underlining that for the United States “Italy continues to be an indispensable partner in space cooperation in the civil, security and commercial sectors”.

“Italy and the UnitedStates have avery rich history of collaboration. Akey example is the Italian involvementinthe International Space Station.

It can probablybesaidthatthere would be no International Space Station without Italian participation. Research and leadership they displayed was incredible in every aspect of the technology thatwe’vebeen able to observe on Earth,especially

here in the United States,” said KelliKedis Ogborn, VP of space commerce and entrepreneurship at the SpaceFoundation. Which is non-profit organisation founded in 1983, to offer information, educational programs, and collaborations in spaceexploration and the space-to-Earthindustry that characterise the global space ecosystem.

“For Italy, the United States is one of the main partners, and we are very interested in their market and Iknow that the United States is also looking at us, because we have ahistorical capacity in space,” said Cristina Sgubin, secretary general and general counsel of Telespazio-Leonardo (Italian space company).

“I think that in the future we will be able to collaborate, with great opportunities in the commercial market, whichisa rapidly growingmarket for us, and the United States is atargetfor us.”

THE easiest way to reduce screen time is by replacing the time you would normally spend on adevice with something else like physical activity or time outside, so your child can engage their brain in different and new ways while also spending quality time as afamily.

This willalsohelp increase everyone’s mood andenergylevels, so it’s awin-win!

Keep the conversation open and honest

MANY people, regardless of age, feel the need to turn to screens for their socialisation, so cutting this form of communication out without constructive conversations as to the ‘why’ can lead to conflict within families -especially in the holiday period when children may not be seeing their friends every day.

Have open and honest conversations with your child or teen, so they don’tfeel blindsided or unsupported in their feelings, remembering that change can be hard and overwhelming.

There’snoquickfix!

THE holiday season presents itself with many challenges,and tackling heightened screen time is just one more to add to the list.

It’s okay not to get it perfect from the start, so try lookingatitasanongoing learning opportunity for the entire family rather than aquickfix. This will help reduce the stress associated with any changes you make.

Praise your child on what theyhaveachieved, rather than what they have not.

Change takes trial, error, and time.

Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C hosted the ‘ItalianNationalSpace Day’onThursday, December 15.

Mariangela Zappia, in her address.

Collaboration: Mariangela Zappia, Italian Ambassador to the US,speaks at The ItalianNational Space Dayatthe ItalianEmbassy in Washington, D.C. photograph supplied

JIM’S Mowing is awell-known and trusted franchise across the countryfor big or small jobs,with 11 franchises in the local area.

Theyare currentlylooking for newfranchisees in the Latrobe Valley.

Becoming partofJim’s Mowing means that youwill become your ownboss, be partofalarge supportnetwork, and can giveyou moretime to spend with the family

All franchisees arefully trained and supportedbya local franchisor,theyare all fullyequipped forany work that youmay need done with; ride-on mowers,pushmowers, brush cutters,hedge trimmers, blowersand back-packweed sprayers.

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DELIVERERS WTD

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborou gh and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541.

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for agovernment Child Employment Permit Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

Board and ExecutiveSupport Officer

Ongoing Full-time, Bairnsdale

Gippsland Ports is aprovider of marine infrastructure, asset management,waterway management and dredgingservices along theGippsland coast from Anderson Inlet to Mallacoota.

We arecurrently seeking asuitablyexperienced persontoprovide efficient and effective support services to the Gippsland Ports’ Board, Board sub-committees and Executive.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experienceinprovidingconfidential executivesupport services, possesshighly developed interpersonal and communication skills and haveexcellent computer, administrative and organisational skills including high level attention to detail

This position will primarily work out of our Bairnsdale Head Office.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to the Executive Manager Corporate Services,Steve Martin on 0417 399364

To be considered for this position, candidates must address the key selection criteria found within the position description.

Forafullpositiondescription and application details, please visit our websitewww.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/employment.php

Gippsland Ports is committed to buildingadiverse and inclusiveworkplace

Applications close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 11 January2023 GP1652093

TRUCK DRIVER

Truck and dog operator, must have tipper exp. Must have Vic. Roads print out. Must have clean and tidy appearance.

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WINDOW FABRICATOR

We are hiring an experienced Aluminium Window Fabricator.

If you're experienced in the glass-aluminium window industry then we need you.

Warragul Fast Glass and Southern Cross Win dows serv e Gippsland and the valley and have been doing so for 25 years.

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HR/MR TRUCK DRIVERMorwell

We currently have opportunities for experienced HR/ MR Drivers based at our Morwell depot delivering to anumber of areas across regional Victoria.

Successful Applicants must:

● Hold acurrent HR/MR licence, ideally you will have aminimum of 12 months experience

● Have aprovensafe driving record

● Provide your current VicRoads licence history

● Have ahigh level of communication and customer service skills

● Pass apre-employment medical (which includes a drug and alcohol test) and company induction

● Hold BFM accreditation or willingtoobtain

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URGENT Deliverers Wanted TRARALGON, MORWELL and NEWBOROUGH

Would you liketodeliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/orWednesday afternoons in Traralgon, Morwell and Newborough.

Senior Management Opportunity

get out of the cityrat race?

Great career opportunityinachanging industryand high growth business Team-oriented and inclusive workplace culturewhich promotes health & wellbeing and work life balance

About us

LoyYang Bisanelectricity generator located in the picturesque Latrobe Valley currently supplying around 20% of Victoria’s power.Weare owned by Chow TaiFook Enterprises(CTFE) and belong to the Alinta Energy family,agrowing andinnovative energy market disrupter

We arefocused on maintaining world class levels of plant performance, efficiency and flexibilityand areinsearch of aperson with expertise and experience to contribute to innovative new projects as we look to re-invent our business.

We arecommitted to increasing workforce diversity and creating an environment wherepeople with new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explorewhat is possible.

We constantly strive to understand and meet broad community expectations regarding environmental management,health, safety and goodcorporate citizenship.

About the opportunity

We arelookingtoappoint adynamic andhighly motivated senior manager on apermanent basis. The idealcandidate will have experience at amanagement level in the day-to-day operations, and engineering and maintenance of a thermal power plant or heavy industry. Thesuccessfulcandidate will initially take on the role of ManagerProduction, with potential opportunityinthe futureto move into other management roles.

As amember of the LoyYang BManagement Team, you will play apivotal role in influencingand shaping our futureaswell as providing effective leadership and contributing to the development and implementation of our overall business strategy.This role is akey part of oursenior management succession strategy and ensures our abilitytomeet longer-term business objectives.

What you’ll do

Reporting directly to the General Manager,Loy Yang B, the Manager Production plans, organises, staffs, directs and controls all operational activities, ensuring that the business meets availability,reliability,efficiency,generation and cost targets, both safely andwithin environmental limits.Additionally,this role is responsible for chemistry, environmental and compliance programs and activities associated with the operation of the LoyYang PowerStation.

What you’ll need

Skillstoempower,motivate,lead, mentor,coach and develop employees. Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including technical writing.

The ability to achieve successful business outcomes through functional and informal networks.

Abachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, or Mechanical).

Significant experience working in athermal generation plant in both operations and engineering and maintenance.

If this sounds likeyou, don’t ignorethis opportunity, makesureyou: Apply via our careers page www.loyyangb.com.au/careers

Close date 18 January2023.

LoyYang B–poweringyour career!

LoyYang Bwelcome applications from people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.Wewillprovide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilitythroughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment,selection and/or assessment process,please advise viathe above email andindicateyour preferred method of communication(email or phone) so we cankeep in touch and meetyourneeds

Please apply to: The CirculationManager 0456 000 541

Please note:Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for agovernment Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome GP1 632593

HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC / FITTER WANTED

The Fleet consists of predominantly modern Kenworth and Caterpillar machinery with around 90 Caterpillar machines, 60 Kenworth and Isuzu Truck and trailer combinations as well as afleet of Light Vehicles and small engines.

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

Experience in maintenance repair works, a background in heavy road transport or earthmoving/construction maintenanceand repairs will be an advantage.

Successful applicants will be based out of the companies Bairnsdale Depot with onsite works required as needed.

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STORAGE

KUDU Trek camper trailer, reg. 2/23, dble bed matt, 75L fridge/freezer, solar panel, camper wired 240v &12v, 100amph batt., water pump &sink, 2burn stove &hotplate, slide out drawers -all brand new $8500 o.n.o. 0448 496 172.

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Deaths

ACHTERDENBOSCH, Frank Petrus. Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul on 19 December 2022.

Aged 75 years Dearly loved and loving husband of Carol for 53 years. Much loved father of Dean and Jody, Scott and Naomi, Brett and Tracey. Loving Opa of Daniel and Ben. Dearly loved and sadly missed.

BRADY, Lorraine Margaret. The Glengarry Football Netball Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Lorraine. We would like to extend our deepest

GILLIGAN, Susan Florence. 24/6/1957 -28/12/2022.

Passed away peacefully.

Loved

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PETERSON (Peatey) (nee Carling), Joyce. Aged 92 years Passed peacefully at Latrobe Valley Village Moe on 19/12/2022.

Loving mother of Paul, daughter-in-lawJenny.

Grandchildren Mark, Joanne, Denise, Jeff, Rodney and Fiona. Great grandchildren Abby, Amy, Bradley, Zoe and Jack.

ACHTERDENBOSCH. AService to celebrate the life of Frank Achterdenbosch will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd, Warragul on FRIDAY (30 December 2022) at 2pm.

The Service will also be livestreamed.

CAMPBELL, Desmond Alexander. 27/5/1939 -19/12/2022. Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side.

Loved and loving husband of Roma. Cherished and admired dad to Darren. Loving Pop to Jeremy. Adored and loving dad to Lisa. Much loved role model and Pop to Melissa, Jasmine, Alexander and Jessica.

Forever in our hearts

HAINES, Anthony John (Tony). Passed away peacefully, after along battle, on Tuesday, 20 December 2022.

Aged 76 years Loving husband of Susan. Loved father and friend of Allison, Kathryn, Emily and Rory, Sarah and Pete. Adored grandpa Australia of Isabel.

The Lord is my Shepherd, There is nothing Ishall want, Fresh and green are the pastures, Where He gives me repose.

Loving mother of John and daughter-in-law Sue. Grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mother, you were just a girl, So many years ago, You had your loves and had your dreams, You watched us come and go.

You watched us make the same mistakes, That you had made before, But that just made you hold us tight, And love us all the more. We haven't always thought about The things that you have seen.

To view Frank's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au APrivate Cremation will follow.

Adonation in memory may be made to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids. Envelopes will be available at the chapel.

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Situations

DID YOUKNOW?

Forever in our hearts

ACHTERDENBOSCH, Mr Frank Service No. A317417

The President, Committee, Staff and Members of the Moe RSL Sub-Branch deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Service Member and friend, Frank. We offer our sympathy to all his family.

LEST WE FORGET

BIGGINS, Judith Faye (Judy).

APrivate Burial Service has taken place.

CAMPBELL, Desmond. Dearest Des, the love of my life and best mate for 61 years. Incredibly loving, kind, caring and thoughtful, arealgentleman, friend and respected by all he met.

My heart is broken Roma XXX.

Apatient sufferer at rest

HECKER, Barry (Snr). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 17 December 2022. Greatly missed father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Alifetime of beautiful memories

HOLT, Jean. Passed away at Yallambee Village on Monday, 26 December 2022.

To us you've just been 'Mother', No thought of who you've been.

But we remember now in love, Your life from start to end, And we're just glad we knew you, As Mother, and as Friend.

R.I.P. Go Pies

BRADY. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the soul of Mrs Lorraine Margaret Brady will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Traralgon on FRIDAY (29 December 2022) at 1.30pm.

At the conclusion of Mass, the funeral will leave for Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited in the above Church on Thursday evening (26 December 2022) at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alfred Hospital would be appreciated, envelopes available at the service.

ICU/PICU NURSES

wanted for homecare in Moe, Trafalgar, Warragul and Trida. Minimum of 2years ICU/PICU experience. Must be Ventilation and Tracheostomy competent Competitive pay rates. Please contact Patrik on 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensive careathome.com GP1 65 13 43

To my Mum, Thank you for the love and joy you gave me and for always being there for me. Iwill be forever grateful for everything you taught me andthe wonderful adventures and fun times we shared together. Iwas in awe and greatly admired you for your strength and independent spirit. Imiss you beautiful smile, wit and laughter. Love always, Deb.

BIGGINS, Judith Faye (Judy). 16/12/1946 -23/12/2022.

Much loved and cherished friend of Don and Kay Belcher (Woodside). Judy, our friendship has spanned 60 years. We have been through so much together, the good and the sad times, Kay.

Gone but never forgotten Back with Bill again

CAMPBELL, Desmond Alexander.

To be heard without saying aword, To be hugged when we are feeling blue, To be understood when we are confused, So rarely was afather like you. Your loving smile and your gentle laugh, Made all the difference in our day.

Loved and loving wife of Maurice (dec). Mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and Joe, Deb and John, Glenn and Lisa. Greatly missed nan of Lauren, Samantha, Matt, Ben, Claire and Daniel. GG Nan to Lucas and Rachael.

Reunited with her beloved husband

PEARCE, Edward Arthur (Ted). Passed away peacefully on 19 December 2022.

HOLT, Jean. Passed away at Yallambee Village on Monday 26th Dece mber 2022.Loved and loving wife of Maurice (dec), Mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and Joe, Deb and John, Glenn and Lisa.

Greatly missed Nan of Lauren, Samantha, Matt, Ben, Claire and Daniel. GG Nan to Lucas and Rachael.

Reunited with her beloved Husband

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FISHER. The Graveside Funeral Service of Mrs June Fisher will be held at Erica Cemetery WEDNESDAY (4 January 2023) commencing at 11am.

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BIGGINS, Judy.

Iwill miss you so much but will forever have amazing memories of our mischief and travels all over the world.

Loving thoughts to Deb on the loss of your mother. From Heather.

BRADY (nee Pattinson), Lorraine Margaret.

Passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family at Latrobe Regional Hospital, after along illness, on Wednesday, 21 December 2022.

Aged 71 years

Daughter of George (dec.) and Lucinda, Loved and loving sister and sister-inlaw of Jean (dec.) and Gary, Corrolyn and Bruce, Mervyn and Rita and Sherlyn and Ray.

Cherished wife of John.

Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Renee and Chris and Simone.

Idolised Nan to Maddy, Chloe and Jack.

Agentle lady now in God'scare Reunited with Jean

Your endless wisdom and timeless advice, Always helped us to find our way. There was no equal to you. You were in aclass of your own, And because of all the love you gave us, We will never be alone. It is an honour to have known you, To have shared your stories and dreams, We will always be thinking of you smiling, No matter how tough life seems.

You are still special beyond compare, Your heart so kind and true. We wish everyone could have afather like you. Love always, Lisa and Jessica XO.

FISHER (Marks), Dorothy (June).

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Valley Village aged care, Newborough on 22 December 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 93 years Dearly loved wife of John (dec.).

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lance and Gwen, Bruce and Beverley, Tim and Joanne, Sharon and Phil, Shauna and Ritchie, Janice and John. Adored nana to all her grand and great grandchildren.

Aged 85 years Loved and loving husband of Dawn (dec.). Much loved father of Edward, Mark, Darren, Chris (dec.) and their families. Reunited with his beloved Dawn The Funeral for Ted was held Friday, 23 December.

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WEARNE Raymond Charles.

Late of Allora, QLD and formerly of Moe South, passed away peacefully on 16 December 2022.

Aged 87 years Loving husband to Gwen. Loving father and fatherin-law to Ian, Peter and Trish, Gayle and Russell and Glenn and Melanie.

Loving and adored grandfather and great-grandfather to their families.

HAINES. Funeral Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr Anthony John Haines will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Rd, Morwell THURSDAY (29 December 2022) at 11am. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.

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HAMMET.

WHITTY, Kathleen.

Passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on 22 December 2022.

Aged 86 years

Dearly loved and loving wife of James (Lou) Whitty (dec.) and beloved mother and mother-in-law to Angela and Lou, David and Kate.

Treasured Nanna of Juste, Steven, Liam, Madeline, James, Alexandra, Isabella and partners.

Great grandmother to five beautiful great grandchildren.

Be faithful unto death, and Iwill give you the crown of life. -Revelations 2:10

Our family would like to publicly thank the staff at Dalkeith Gardens and formerly Hazelwood House for their years of care and kindness to Mum. We would also like to thank the staff at LRH for their exceptional care and compassion given to Mum and our family.

Words cannot express our appreciation.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Michelle Lisa Hammet will take place at the Eternity Church, 69 Princes Dr, Morwell on TUESDAY (3 January 2023) commencing at 2.30pm.

In keeping with Michelle's personality, please dress colourfully.

Private cremation to follow

HAVAS, Yianni John. The Funeral Service for Mr Yianni John Havas will be held at the Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church, 42 Elgin Street, Morwell on MONDAY (9 January 2023) at 11am. Following the Service the cortege will proceed to Trafalgar Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Trafalgar East for Interment.

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condolences to John, Andrew, Chris and their families. Abeautiful and strong woman with agreat sense of humour. You will be missed.

daughter of Norma. Dearly loved wife of Robert. Beloved mother of Michelle, Alison, Belinda, Daniel; and Melanie.

HOLT.

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mrs Jean Holt will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon WEDNESDAY (4 January 2023) commencing at 11am.

To view the livestream, visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and follow the prompts.

PELACCHI. AService to celebrate the life of James (Jim) Pelacchi will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Road, Warragul on THURSDAY (29 December 2022) at 2pm.

The Service will also be livestreamed. To view Jim's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au APrivate Cremation will follow.

WHITTY. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Whitty will be offered at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 128 Princes Highway, Pakenham (Entry via O'Shannessy St) on WEDNESDAY (4 January 2023) commencing at 11am.

ABurial will follow at Gulwarra Heights Memorial Park, 378 Burke Street, Warragul. In lieu of flowers, donations to: www.fightparkinsons.org.au would be appreciated.

ONES and SHARE

SCOREBOARD

ATHLETICS

Gippsland Athletics Club held their Xmas NitroAthletics Night on Tuesday 20th of December 2022.

Asmall group of regular athletes competed in the modified programXmas Nitronight, with a fewtweaks to thenormal events to createabit of fun and inter age group competition.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:

150meters

Men: U/14–Jacob VanBaalen 25.37; U/20 –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 18.00; Open –Brendan Caffrey 26.70; Masters– SimonVan Baalen 22.70

Javelin (with cumulativebonus distance targets to aim for)

Men Combined: U/14–Jacob VanBaalen 9.73 +20+20 =49.73; Masters–Simon Van Baalen 28.25 +20=48.25; Open –Cameron Hughes 33.85 +5= 38.38; Open –Brendan Caffrey21.58 +10=31.58;U/20– Aaron Saltmarsh –Milne 28.71

Long Jump (all three jumps combined)

Men: U/20 –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 4.66 +4.69 +4.65 =14.00; Open –Brendan Caffrey 4.02 +4.05 +4.14=12.21; Masters–Simon Van Baalen 3.64 +3.76+3.85 =11.25

1000 meters– with obstacles

Men: U/14–Jacob VanBaalen 4:37.23; U/20 –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 4:24.19; Open –Brendan Caffrey 5:08.00

Discus –withstraightthrow bonuspoints

Men Combined: Masters–Simon VanBaalen 22.26 +10= 32.26, U/20 –Aaron Saltmarsh Milne 12.11+20=32.11; Open –Cameron Hughes 21.68; Open –Brendan Caffrey 16.24; U/14– Jacob VanBaalen 10.97 5Minuterun forDistance

Men: U/20 –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 3laps + 10m=1210m; Open –Brendan Caffrey 2laps +280m=1080m

Gippsland Athletics regular trackand field season resumes with Round 10 on Tuesday 3rdJanuary, 6pmatthe JoeCarmodyTrack, Newborough Events: 100m, Javelin, 3/5km run/walk, Long Jump,Discus,400m GOLF

CHURCHILL &MONASH GOLF CLUB

Monthly Medal Saturday17/12/2022

AGrade: B. Skinner 12 87 75

BGrade: A. Sharrock239573

CGrade: L. Anderson 25 95 68 Medal

D. Grade: C. Stevens 45 11974

Scratch: P. Smart86

D.T.L: 1. T. Collins 73, 2. M. Allen 73, 3. M. Soppe 75, 4. A. Auld 75, 5. A. West 75, 6. P. Boulding 75, 7. M. Hutchinson 75, 8. P. Smart 76,9.D.Byers 76,10. S. Sanders76

N.T.P: 3rdR.Welsh, 12th D. Ellwood

Target Hole: N. Lugton Putts: M. Allen 25

StablefordTuesday20/12/2022

Winner: TomSterrick2040Pts

D.T.L: Chris Stevens 45 36 Pts

N.T.P: 3rdChris Stevens,5th JanBlizzard, 12th Sue Gosling,14th Lia Brent StablefordTuesday27/12/2022

WINNER: Jim SandersSnr 18 38 Pts

DTL: Chris Stevens4436Pts,SandraCaldwell 24 35 Pts

NTP: 3RdS.Caldwell, 5ThV.Reid, 12 Th J. SandersSnr,14ThL.Anderson Mirboo North Thursday22nd December,Stableford.

Daywinner: JKus,(18)38pts

DTL: MPayne,SMckenzie,NRutledge,35pts

NTP: 6th TomTraill, 16th JSmeriglio

Birdie:,4th NRutledge,6th NWhichello,Tom Traill.

Saturday24th December,2 Person Ambrose

DayWinner: TBradshaw&B Bradshaw(4.5) 63.5

Runner Up, DWoodall &E Woodall (2.25) 63.75

DTL: RRobbins &J Robbins 65.25, PWoodall &M Woodall 65.5, MPayne &R Taylor 65.75

NTP: 4th, JColeman. 6th, JRobbins.13, J Kus. 16th, TWhitelaw

TRAFALGAR GOLF CLUB

Friday, December 23rd2022

OPEN

Saturday, December 24th 2022,

STABLEFORD

AGrade Winner: Chad McKie 38 pts

BGrade Winner: Brian Crawford 40 pts C/B

DTL’s: Di Moody 40, AlexWeymouth 39, Graeme Grant 38, RobSaunders37, Anthony Cunningham 36, Charli Killeen 36, Max Taylor 36, Greg Donohue 36, Russ Grant 36

NTP’s: 2nd: Chad McKie 5th: Graeme Ayre 11th:Chad McKie 13th: PeterHeathcote15th: Keith Owen Eagle: 7th: TomSharpe

MOE GOLF

Saturday, 17 December 2022

LADIES SATURDAY STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: A-1 Borg, Kathy(25) 39 Saturday, 17 December 2022

MENS PAR

GradeA Winners: A-1 Devent, Anton (9) +3

Grade BWinners: B-1 Panozzo, Gavan(18)+3

GradeC Winners: C-1 White, Rodney(25) +2 Place Getters: 2Hancock, Chris +3 c/b,3 Veenman, Laurie +3 c/b,5 Boyce, John +2 c/b, 7Harber,John +1 c/b,8 Wilson, Lee +1 c/b,9 Thomson, Bruce +1, 10 Kerr,Graham +1 c/b, 11 Weir,Charles +1, 12 Borg, Manny0c/b,13 Wilson, Graeme 0c/b

Great Score: Graeme Brien (Birdie) @14, John Harber (Birdie) @14, Martin Weir (Birdie) @8,Allan Gambling (Birdie) @14, Shane Backman (Birdie) @4,MarkFife(Birdie) @ 14,Chris Hancock(Birdie) @4,RodneyWhite (Birdie) @8

Nearest to Pin: 4th Anton Devent,8th Martin Weir,14th Graeme Brien

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

TWILIGHT STABLEFORD

Winners: J. Gaul (11) 20, S. Williams (18) 20 Birdies: 4th -K.Borg, 18th -H.Stanlake Thursday, 22 December 2022

OPEN MEDLEY STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: A-1 Weir,Liam (7) 40

Grade BWinners: B-1 Coffin, Phillip (16) 40 Grade CWinners: C-1 Borg, Manny(27) 39 C/B

Place Getters: 3White,Darren 39 C/B,5 Walshe,Michael 39, 6Clark,Kevin 38, 7 Cunningham, Steve37C/B,8 PEEL, Michael 37 C/B,9 Pisa, John 37,10Hall, Bill 37 C/B 11 Gauci, Anthony(18)37, 12 Grant, Callum 36 C/B,13Beveridge,Thomas 36 C/B,14 Campbell, Brian 36 C/B,15Backman, Shane 36 C/B,16Bruce,Shane 36 C/B,17Fife, Mark 36 C/B

Great Score: MarkMcNair (Birdie) @8,Kevin Brien (Birdie) @14, GregoryPearce (Birdie) @14, MarkFife(Birdie) @14, Brayden Taylor (Birdie) @14, MarkScammell (Birdie) @14, Paul Spiteri(Birdie) @14

Nearest to Pin: 8th Shane Bruce,14th GregoryPearce

Saturday, 24 December 2022

MENS STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: A- 1Geisler, Graham (10) 37 c/b

Grade BWinners: B- 1Panozzo, Gavan(18)40

GradeC Winners: C- 1Trinidad, Phoenix (31) 36

Place Getters: Stephens,Peter 37 c/b,Spiteri, Paul 37,Whitehead, Glenn 36 c/b,Harland, Bob 35 c/b,Campbell, Brian 35 c/b,Collings,Dale 35, Weir,Charles 35 c/b,Wolski, Ted35, Weir, Martin 34 c/b,Stansbury, Les 34

Great Score: Philip Cunningham (Birdie) @ 14 ,Phil Backman (Birdie) @8,AnthonyGauci (Birdie) @4,John Boyce(Birdie) @14, Mark Fife (Birdie) @8,Graham Kerr (Birdie) @4

Nearest to Pin: 4th TedWolski, 8th MarkFife, 14th Philip Cunningham

Saturday, 24 December 2022

LADIES SATURDAY STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: A- 1Borg, Cassandra(24) 42

Monday, 26 December 2022

BOXING DAYOPEN MEDLEY

Grade AWinners: A- 1Stephens, Peter(13)40

GradeB Winners: B- 1White, Rodney(22) 39

Place Getters: 3Bassman, Aaron 38 C/B,4 Pisa, John 38 C/B,5 Donaldson, Murray 38, 6 Bullen, Danial 37,7 Donnison, Terry36C/B

GreatScore: Aaron Bassman (Eagle) @ 10,Jeffrey Bassman (Birdie) @4,Peter Rodaughan (Birdie) @8,Aaron Bassman (Birdie) @14, Malcolm Payne (Birdie) @14, ScottPhillips (Birdie) @8

Wherever Igoand whatever Ido, Istill need you to be there too. Loving husband of Desma, Dad of Brett, Tracey and Loneen, and families.

January: Brisbane’s TimHarttook outthis year’s Latrobe CityWIN Television Traralgon Pro-Am Classic.

August: Latrobe ValleySoccer Leaguesenior men’s champions,Falcons2000

September: Latrobe ValleyBaseball AssociationA Gradepremier, Moe/Newborough Dodgers.

November: Traralgon Cup winner, Starspangled Baby.

October: Moe Cupwinner, Fengarada.

September: Gippsland League AGrade premier,Morwell

Septmeber: Gippsland Leaguesenior premier, Leongatha.

August: Female Football Gippsland senior women’s premier,Moe/ Newborough.

March: Latrobe ValleyDistrict Cricket League AGrade premier,Moe

March: Latrobe ValleyDistrict Cricket League Premier Apremier,CATS.

March: Traralgon District Cricket AssociationA Gradepremier,ExStudents

January: Former World No.6 Gilles Simon was the topseed at this year’s TraralgonInternational ATP Challenger

February: Men’s CountryBasketball LeagueGippsland championTraralgon T-Birds.Ina strange schedule,the T-Birds wonthe championship again,takingout thenextseason’s title this month.

January: Typhoon Sammy, Traralgon Cup winner

Youngest blackbeltrecipients

TAEKWONDO

By TOM HAYES

THE seniorclass at Rhee Thompson Valley at the Tyers Community Hall has two new, young entrants, after theyreceived blackbelthonours for Rhee Taekwondo.

Paul Bonnici and Macie Vitale, who are both just12-years-old, became the youngest students in Victoria to receive their black belts in Rhee Taekwondo.

Thepair were presented with theirblack belts by one of the founders of Rhee Taekwondo, Master Chong Hyup Rhee, at the final Thompson Valley grading of 2022.

Upon achieving his black belt, Paul spoke on his Taekwondo experience so far.

“I’ve enjoyed my journey in becoming ablack belt,” he said.

“It’s madememore confident aboutbeing in front of other people. It’s helped me become more fit, flexible and agile.”

Fellowrecipient Macie exclaimed how she was also proudofherself.

“I’msoproud of challengingmyself,breaking out of my comfort zone to be rewarded with this achievement is such an honour,” she said.

“Taekwondo has given me so much confidence and Ihope that other young girls can see that martial arts (is) not just aboys sport. All girls should have the confidence to stand up and protect themselves.”

Both Pauland Macie began their Rhee Taekwondo story back in 2016,lasting asix-yearjourney to reach the highest belt honour.

After receiving their first Dan on their black belts, the pair will continue to work towards achieving more Dans in the future.

Dedication playeda massive part in Paul and Macie’ssuccess, as the pairtrained multiple times

perweekatTyers Community Hall, to work their way up to the senior class.

Both Paul and Macie have either siblings or parents whotrainalongsidethem, and the Dojang is describedashavinga communityspirit and a family-friendly atmosphere.

“I love the welcoming feeling at Tyers Dojang, we all get along. It’s all about improving yourself,” Paul said.

Run by KJN Jo Rowson, she has loved watching students flourish, grow and mature at the Dojang, whileshe is extremely proud and honoured to see Paul and Macie achieve their black belts under her tutelage.

If you would like to join Rhee Thompson Valley, get in touch withKJN Jo Rowson on 0427558 444, or visit the Rhee Thompson Valley Facebook page formore information on signing up and training sessions

Triumphant taekwondo in Sydney

Taking pole position

By ZOE ASKEW

AFTER winningthe Victorian Pole Championships (VPC) earlier this year, Allison Murphy, went on to place third in the Australian PoleChampionships (APC) on Friday, December 2.

Local pole dancer, Allison, took to the stage at Federation Squareearlier this month, with her ‘Hella the Goddess of Death’ routine, earning her third place in the APC.

“It was something completely unexpected,” Allison said.

“Winningthe VictorianPole Championships was super unexpected.

“DidIeverthink Iwould compete at a national level? No.”

Allison dominated the VPC at Federation Square in August, taking out the amateur championship title and scoring aspotinthe APC with her ‘Black Widow’ routine.

Shortly after competing in the VPC, Allison made her way to Shepperton for the Regional Pole Championships,where she took out first place in the elite pole category.

Returning from Shepperton, Allison knew it was time to get to work,with APC fast approaching.

“It was head down, ass up after winning VPC, really taking my routine to the next level,” she said.

“I was playing it safe but bringing something new, something that was worthy of the APC stage.”

Allison spent four months preparing for the APC, coming up with acompletely new character and routine.

“My characterwas Hella, the Goddess of Death from Thor Ragnarok,” Allison said.

“I have been doing Avengers characters for years; Ichose strong, powerful women, and I reallywanted to try something differentand do an evil character.”

Allison’s character selection was not the simplest, as her costume warranted numerous helping hands over hours of sewing, gluing, cutting and mending.

“It was alot of work pulling off the costume, areal team effort,” Allison said.

“A friend of mine made my headpiece;it took two months.

“She took moulds of my head then Ihad to train in the headpiece to see if Icould actually do the routine in it.

“Itwas abig team effort, and Iamsuper grateful to have these people in my life.”

For Allison, the effort didn’t stop at the costume front.

“I was up for training at 5am, then I’d go to work. On Wednesday nights, Iteach pole at PhysiPole Studios (Traralgon), train for a few hours after,” she said.

Allison praisedher instructorsfrom Kylie J studios, who she trains with via Zoom and the community at PhysiPole Studios in Traralgon.

TAEKWONDO

ON Sunday,October16local

Taekwondo sent asmall team of five competitors to the 17th KTAA Tournament in Sydney.

For the majority,this was their first ever competition.

Theclub entered the youngest competitor on the day, who was just five years of age.

McLeod Taekwondo students competed in aseries of events -traditionalsparring, point sparring, team sparring, takedown sparring, speed kicking competition,individual, pair and team poomsae, andcreative forms and weapons.

The club did very well, bringing home 23 medals.

Remy McLeod received the Certificate of Excellence on behalf of the club, for exceptional performanceand contributionasthe most outstanding martial arts school, which was awarded by theKoreaTaekwondo Association of Australia,

Thistournamentreceived222 entriesand 546 event entries.

With only five competitors, McLeod Taekwondo managed to win goldsand silvers in every event entered by each of the students.

On December 2, Allisontook thestage at Federation Square, confessing that although finishing third, she wasn’t satisfied with her APC performance.

“I was really super surprised Iplaced; weird feeling because it wasn’t my best performance,” she said.

Allisonhas been blown away at her newfound platform, following her achievements at the Regional Pole Championships, VPC and APC.

Despite its growing popularity and proven physicaland mental health benefits, there is still astigmaassociated with pole dancing, which Allison is determined to eradicate.

Allison is now preparing for her next competition, HardcorePole Dancing Championships, whichwill be hosted in Sydney on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Power: MacieVitale showsher style

club McLeod

Master Kwon’s Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy and JAI Martial Arts.

Marc McLeod was also awarded his World Taekwondo Chang Moo Kwan Certificatebythe head of KTAA NSW.

POLE

Trio: OwnerofTraralgon PhysiPole Studios,CelesteeRoylance,Sale’s Allison Murphyand Traralgon PhysiPole Studios manager RachaelPeter photograph supplied

Impressive: Macie Vitale and Paul Bonnici presentedwith their blackbelts by aRhee Taekwondo founderMaster Chong HyupRhee photographs supplied Balance: Paul Bonnici demonstrates howit’s done

Flying the local flag: (back) Marc McLeod, Coco McLeod, Grandmaster Joe Ingrati (NSW KTA president), Remy McLeod, (front) Kyra Cruz, Mímí McLeod and Kyla Cruz at the Sydney tournament

Precision: McLeodTaekwondo competitorsinaction. photographs supplied

Looking back on the year in Valley sport

BY LIAM DURKIN

THE final siren has sounded on sport for 2022

I hope you have enjoyed the coverage put together by TheExpress this year.

Congratulations to all those fortunate enough to play in premierships, and to thosewho achieved personal milestones and accolades.

My thanks to my editorial team for their assistance throughout the year, our contributors who sent through write-ups, and to local clubs for their support and hospitality.

The main highlight for me this year was covering local footy and netball grand finalsoncemore, while the story Imost enjoyed putting together was the piece on Traralgon’stime in the VFL. Ihad been wanting to publish thatstory fortwo years, and this year marked 25 years since they last played in the VFL, so it was nice to be able to tie it all in.

Ialsothoroughly enjoyed working with local racing clubs, and seeing them all band together to help each other out.

My favourite story from the year was the Moe Cup.

As floods swept across the region and many believed the meeting was absolutely no chance of going ahead, the team at Moe Racing Club defied the odds and got through afull program.

You couldn’t help but applaud the effort, and I’m sure the people involved will look back on the day with great pride, as they should.

In an area where footballtraditionally dominates, localswere also treated to some great stories.

Although they are out of our readership, Leongatha would have to be the team of the year in any sport.

The Parrots currently have the longest winning streak out of any side in country Victoria, and went through the Gippsland League season undefeated.

Are we seeing the greatest local football team of all time right before our eyes? They are certainly mounting astrong case.

Staying with local footy/netball, if any Mid Gippy or North Gippy administrators happen to read this, can we please not have grand finals on the same day next year(thatwas along shift writing eight pages of coverage).

Next year will mark 10 years since Morwell’s huge upset in the Gippsland League Grand Final, and Moe United’s miracle championship in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League.Both are stories Iwould really love to do aretrospective piece on.

Moving into 2023,I am hopingwewill be able to continue to build on how our sport coverage was received.

Without trying to sound too self-righteous, it is gratifying to hear peoplesay that sport in The Express has really picked up.

Not wanting to be too criticalofa previous regime, but looking at Express’ from recent years and seeing three pages of sport, you can’t help but think the sport section was merely an afterthought.

And in some old papers it was just three pages of footy, with the Gippsland League three pages in -how can you possibly have the only major league in the region on the third page?

Sport in media is as much entertainment as it is agame, and Ihave tried to keep that lineofthinking runninginthe sport pieces Iand my colleagues have written.

Ihope the insights provided in most sport stories this year have generatedsome interest, or at the very least, offered adifferent perspective, because above all else, what I don’twantisfor the sportpages to be filled with the stock-standard ‘this team beat this team and this is who was best’.

If people want to know that they can just look up the scores.

Players are always toldtoput in the‘extra effort’. Writers should be no different.

See you in 2023.

LIAM DURKIN EDITOR

By LIAM DURKIN

RECKON these guys have asore neck?

Italian Australian Club, Morwell, bocce players

Diane Penney, Frank Fava and Mary Massena recentlyreturned home from the Asia Oceania Bocce Championships with aswagofmedals.

The trio dominated the championships,bringing in an incredible eight medals for the Australian team.

Penney won two gold and asilver, Fava agold and two bronze, and Massena asilverand bronze.

Taking to Malaysia, the Gippslanders overcame muggy conditions on their way to success.

Somewhat fortuitously, Fava was originally in Malaysia just to run atwo-dayreferee course, but found himselfplaying afteralastminute withdrawal.

He ended up winning gold in men’s singles, and bronze in precision throw and men’s doubles. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.

Day oneofthe championships sawPenney

combinewithMelbourne-based playerAntonio Biancacci to win the mixed doubles.

Penney has had aprolific year on and off the bocce court, named in the Bocce Australia Hall of Fame and Team of the Half-Century.

The medals kept coming from there, with Penney and Massena later winning silver in the women’s doubles,while the latter claimedbronze in the singles.

Penneyendedwithanothergold, winning precision thrown.

The week-longtournament wasplayed under the Rafa format.

For the uninitiated, Rafa differs slightlyfrom ‘regular’ bocce, as there are wallslining the side of the court and the balls are not made out of brass.

There wasa discernible ‘clickingand clacking’ of medals when Fava spoke to The Express back home in Morwell recently.

Fava said it was agood experience competing in Malaysia, where the people were “veryhospitable”.

“Very good competition, lovely people,good players, veryhappy that we playedokay,” he said. Fava, Penney and Massena have qualified for

New Sherriff in town

FOOTBALL

AFLW

BY TOM HAYES

IT’S not often an AFL premiership cup makes it way to the Latrobe Valley,but very few got a glimpse of it lastweek when CaseySherriff arrived back in town.

Fresh from her premiership celebrations on the back of Melbourne Demons’ AFLW success, Sherriff was spotted at The Morwell Club on Wednesday, December 21.

Donningthe Demon’s red and blue, Sherriff was gracious enough to bring the cup into the club to show her grandparents.

While in Morwell, Sherriff had also shown the cup to her mother while at work and planned to continue to show friends and family as the day went on.

Melbourne Demons won its first AFLWpremiership at the conclusion of Season 7.

The Demons edged in front and held on to win by four points, handing Brisbane Lions its third AFLW Grand Final loss.

Duringthe bigdance, Sherriffhad eight touches and boasted five tackles, she also kicked two behinds, which weren’t costly in the end.

Following the final siren, it was ecstasy.

“It was pretty surreal.Itwas probablysomething I’ve never experienced in my life. The feeling when the siren went was unreal,” Sherriff said.

“It was aclose game so (we) didn’t really know how it was going to go until the very end.”

Sherriffand the Demons had drownedthe sorrowsofthe Season 6GrandFinaldefeatto Adelaide Crows.

“Looking back on (Season 6) now, we probably weren’t ready to win aGrand Final,”she admitted

“Looking at that game and comparing it to this season…all of the staff and players were really well prepared… so it was adifferent feeling.

“Weprobably almost needed to lose that (Grand Final) to understand what we needed to win a Grand Final.”

Since their triumph in late-November, Sherriff and the Demons have celebrated accordingly,and rightfully so.

“We’ve had four weeks off now, we’ve been celebrating pretty hard,” Sherriff said.

“We’vehad alot of club functions, justcelebrating with family and friends… it’s been pretty wild, but it’s been alot of fun.

“We’re slowly getting back intorunningand gym.”

Speaking of getting backintothe things, Sherriff spoke about the season ahead and how the Demons might plan its premiership defence.

“We should have asimilar team to (Season 7), so we should do pretty well next year,” she said.

“Mostofthe teams in the (competition)are getting stronger, so it’ll be pretty tight.”

Season 8will be underwayin2023, with the official fixture still pending.

the World Bocce Rafa Championships, to be held in Algeria in late 2023.

Fava and the rest of the team at Italian Australian Clubwillnow takeawell-earned break until February.

‘Well earned’ may notbedoingthe club justice, as to say 2022 has been abusy year would be quite an understatement.

This year, Italian Australian Club has hosted the national championship, anational Rafa event, the Latrobe City Classic,aswellasits regular competition programs.

On top of this, players from the club have travelled to Turkey, Monaco and now Malaysia to compete.

If anyone deserves abreak, it is bocceplayers from Italian Australian Club, Morwell.

Holygrail: Morwell’sCaseySherriff with the AFLWpremiership cup at The Morwell Club photograph tomhayes

BOCCE

Frank Fava

Diane Penney with their medals from the Asia Oceania Bocce Championships held in Malaysia photograph liam durkin

Newborough Bowling Club, 2-5 January

Prestigious Classic Singles upon us

By LIAM DURKIN

WHATadifference ayear can make.

Thistimelast year,when it seemed every second person you knew had COVID, numbers for the Energy Australia Classic Singles were looking rather uncertain.

Twelve months on -people arefighting to get a spot on the list.

Afullfield is set to compete in this year’srunning, which will be the 26th edition of the event.

Newborough Bowling Club is proud to host the event, andwill welcome bowlersfromacrossthe state,acrossthe country,and even across the world to vie for the top prize.

Anumber of locals arealso competing, and willbeflying the flag for Gippslandintheirbid to demonstrate just how they stack up against some high calibrebowlers -some of whom have competed at Commonwealth Games level.

Spectators might find themselves seeing double at the Classics, as thereare twomen named Chris Thomas competing -one from Traralgon, and one from Churchill.

Held over four days, the Classic Singles will weed out the contenders from pretenders until only two areleftstanding for the final.

Just how good arethe greens at Newborough?

Well, last year’swinnerRohan Dennis said they were“Honestly one of the best grass greens I’ve played on”.

Do we need to say more?

Dennis defeatedRay Janseninanepicrace to the title last year,taking some breathing space from point 20 beforereaching themagical 25 needed for victory

Dennis, now playing for Belrose in NewSouth Wales, has been named to defend his title.

He will face strong competition from the likes of Ali Forsyth, who is aworld champion and Commonwealth Games athlete from New Zealand.

Tournament director Michael Holroyd has done amountain of work onceagain, and all looks in readiness for another great showing.

While therecan only be one winner,the scrumptious lunches provided by Newborough Bowling Club ensureeveryone goes home happy

Action commences from 9am daily at Newborough Bowling Club, (112 Monash Rd).

What better way to start the new yearthanwatching some high-quality bowls at Newborough Bowling Club?

Ones to watch

Ali Forsyth

fours at the 2019 AsiaPacific Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast.

At nationallevel,Forsyth has won nine titles at the NewZealand National Bowls Championships when bowling for the various bowls clubs.

They arethe 2003,2004and 2013/14singles for the United and Havelock Bowls Clubs respectively; the pairs three times in 2012/13, 2015/16 and 2017/18 and the fours three times in 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2017/18.

KellyMcKerihen

2016WorldChampionFoursplayingforNewZealand 2021Australian ChampionMixed Pairs Cap #95 forNew Zealand -431 games forNew Zealand

FORSYTH, from NelsoninNew Zealand, first came to prominence when winningthe New Zealand National title, which qualified him to compete in the 2004 World Singles Champion of Champions. He won the gold medal, defeating David Anderson of Scotland in the final.

He then won abronze medal in the singles at the 2008World Outdoor Bowls Championship and a bronzeinthe triples at the 2012 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Adelaide.

In 2016, he won his sixth national title, including the pairs with his father Neville.

Wayne Arnold Trafalgar

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Tony Buckingham MulgraveCC

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RonDaltonMCC

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He won abronze medalatthe 2016WorldOutdoor Bowls Championship in Christchurch in the triples with Blake Signal and Mike Nagy beforewinning a gold medal in the fours with Signal, Nagy and Mike Kernaghan.

In 2020, he was selected for the 2020 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Australia.

He was selected as part of the New Zealand team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Last year, he competed in the men’striplesand the men’sfours at the Commonwealth Games.

Forsyth has won seven medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships, including two gold medals in the singles and adouble silver in the triples and

2016WorldSinglesBronzeMedalplayingforCanada

2018 Commonwealth Games semi-finalist Singles and Pairs

2021Australian ChampionMixed

Pairs

IN 2007, McKerihen won the triples and fours bronze medals at the Atlantic Bowls Championships.

She won abronze medal in the Women’ssingles at the 2012 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Adelaide.

Four years later,she won abronzemedal at the 2016 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Christchurch in the singles.

In November2017, McKerihen was named in Canada’s2018 Commonwealth Games team.

In 2020, shewas selectedfor the 2020 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Australia.

Last year,she competed in the women’striples and the Women’sfours at the Commonwealth Games.

Localplayers to take on the world

Locals playing

Thomas (Churchill)

Wayne Arnold (Trafalgar)

Jim Wilson (Trafalgar)

Tim Fraser (Trafalgar)

Brad Corcoran (Mirboo North)

Kiwi: Ali Forsyth is one of thebig names set to competeinthe Classic Singles. photographs supplied

Coming to town: Canadian KellyMcKerihen will be out to win the Classic Singles.

Local flag: Traralgon’s Vin McIlwain is one of many locals taking part in the Classic Singles

Calibre: The ClassicSingles hasattracted high profile players such as Australian representative James Reynolds, who competed last year file photograph

Newborough Bowling Club EnergyAustralia Classic Singles -Past winners

1998 Neville Brown(Drouin, VIC)

1999 RayJansen (Kew Heights,VIC)

2000 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD)

2001 Don Peoples(Birrong,NSW)

2002 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD)

2003 Brian Baldwin (Musgrave Hill, QLD)

2004 Ian Caines (Moe,VIC)

2005 RexJohnson (St JohnsPark, NSW)

2006 BreWilkie (Helensvale,QLD)

2007 Barrie Lester (Melbourne,VIC)

2008 Shane Globits (Helensvale,QLD)

2009 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC)

2010 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC)

2011 SteveGlasson (St JohnsPark, NSW)

2012 Barrie Lester (Moonee Ponds, VIC)

2013 Charlie Ward (Frankston RSL, VIC)

2014 Tony Schiavello (BundooraRSL, VIC)

2015 Brendon Baker (KurriKurri, NSW)

2016 Chris Le Lievre(Glenroy,VIC)

2017 Barrie Lester (Mulgrave CC,VIC)

2018 Dylan Fisher (Clayton, VIC)

2019 Barrie Lester (Melbourne,VIC)

2020 Nathan Bush (EasternPark, VIC)

2021 Thor Shannon (Brighton, VIC)

2022 Rohan Dennis (Merrylands,NSW)

Incredible:

Energy Australia Classic Singles - Playing details

Venue: Newborough Bowling Club,112 Monash Road,Newborough

Date: Monday, January2 -Thursday, January 5, 2023

From: 9am daily

Semi finals: ThursdayAM, January5

Final: ThursdayPM, January5

Competition: 96 bowlerscompeting over four days.Forty-eightplayers participatein 16 sections of three players,with the section

winner continuing to Wednesday’sknock-out play. On Wednesday, January4,32section winnersplaythree rounds of knock-out.

Surface: Grass

Playedunder: Bowl Australia rules and Bowls Victoria dress code

Prizemoney: $12,120 (total), $3500 (winner), $1500 (runner-up), $20 (winner of each sectional game).