Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 6 December 2023 by lvexpress.com

TELEPHONE 0351354444

WEDNESDAY, 6 DECEMBER, 2023

PARTLY CLOUDY

POSSIBLE SHOWER

$1 $1.80 80 iinc. GST

www.latrobevalleyexpress.ccom.au

SHOWERS INCREASING

Here we go again

SHOWERS EASING

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

21 GEORGE STREET, MORWELL 3840

NEW MOE STATION PAGE 7

It just wouldn’t stop raining last week. More than 60 millimetres fell in the Latrobe Valley, leading to flooding across the region. Whittakers Road, Traralgon was one of many roads closed as a result. MORE - PAGE 5

Heat on Hazelwood House

Darren Chester 7 Member for Gippsland pp

Shopping Locally Creates Local Jobs www.darrenchester.com.au

Authorised by Darren Chester, The National Party of Australia, Level 13, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Quantum Support Services Chief Executive, Natalie McDonald said despite discussions with potential partners, the timelines for realising these partnerships and completing the necessary due diligence and funding arrangements remained uncertain. “This uncertainty poses challenges for our ability to move forward with the project,” Ms McDonald said. "Hazelwood House presented a unique opportunity to provide a safe and supportive environment for youth in our community. Quantum expresses its sincere gratitude to Latrobe City Council for the opportunity to explore the possibility of bringing a youth foyer to Churchill.” The next steps for Hazelwood House will be the subject of discussion and consideration by Latrobe City Council. Hazelwood House sits on 3.9 hectares and was developed by the community to provide an opportunity for local people to receive aged care within Churchill. It

reasons whyy yyou should install

operated until late 2019 as a residential aged care facility, at which time its size and age rendered it unviable. Council agreed to buy the site in April 2020, and remove the covenants that restricted the site to aged care and retirement purposes. The failed sale of Hazelwood House is expected to have some repercussions for the local community. Council proposed to allocate the sale proceeds in Churchill and the district as a way of acknowledging the local contribution to the establishment of the House. Now that the deal has fallen through, many community groups and clubs will go without their much-needed funding. The Latrobe Valley Express spoke with Churchill Football Netball Club President, Mark Answerth. The Cougars were among many clubs that would have benefited from the selling of Hazelwood House. "Every time we get close to securing

funds, something else gets priority, " Mr Answerth said. "There has been a (Gaskin Park) master plan on the table for well over a decade ... council have endorsed the master plan but haven't had the funds. "A couple years ago we were advised that the sale of Hazelwood House was on the table and the proceeds of that - up to 90 per cent would go towards the Gaskin Park redevelopment plan. "That's been dragged on - we knew there was a purchaser (for Hazelwood House), but then we were completely left in the dark, not knowing what happened with it." The club was only recently notified that the sale deal had fallen through, but was assured by council officers that council remained committed to finding funding even if that meant from elsewhere. Continued - Page 5

PAGE 12

THE RUN MACHINE VALLEY SPORT

Ultrashutters Ultr rashutters SHEDS! 1. Ultrashutters keep you ur whole home cool 2. Your home is protecte ed from the weather 3. Increase the security of your home 4. Ultrashutters block out 64% of outside noise

IIF FY YOU OU NEED NEED A SHED, YOU NEED

5 5. Eliminate condensation on your windows 6. Unbeatable 5 year warranty 7. Locally owned & operated

& 1300 66 88 96 12 Short Street, Traralgon www.ultrashutters.com.au

GP16651

EUREKA! Best price, Best Advice!

Deal with the locals with over 25 years’ experience.

188 Argyle Street Traralgon

Garages & Sheds PHONE: 5174 5311

G 166 GP GP1 166 63 6 3 72 24 4

THE Gaskin Park redevelopment plans in Churchill will have to wait, after the sale of Hazelwood House fell through. Quantum Support Services notified Latrobe City Council of its decision to withdraw from the purchase. Proceeds of the sale deal were promised to be used to redevelop the local recreational space in Gaskin Park. The property, located at 59-91 Philip Parade, Churchill, was unanimously approved for sale to Quantum Support Services by Latrobe City Council during its September 2022 meeting, following an extensive expression of interest process initiated in 2021. Latrobe City Chief Executive, Steven Piasente, said Quantum advised council of its decision in late September, not even a month after approving the sale. “Latrobe City Council has worked in collaboration with Quantum to support the organisation throughout the sale process,” Mr Piasente said.

GP1665160

By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

GIPPSLAND BEER FEST

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Gippslanders arrested in MA AR RKET RK ETS massive gang operation Yarragon Craft & Produce arket Twillight M cember Friday 15 De 4pm to 8pm

Waterloo Park Princess Highway Yarragon 70 plus stalls de craft, A great variety of handma e ffe co d an food

re too! Santa and his Elf will be thecontact ion For further informat Kathie 0412 409 770

REH Cork Club Craft Market Second Saturday each month September to May Next Market: 9 December 8am - 1pm

Kay Street Gardens Traralgon Craft and Secondhand Goods Make It! Bake It! Grow It! New Stallholders welcome

POLICE across Australia have arrested 25 people, executed 12 search warrants and 22 Firearm Prohibition Order (FBO) searches and seized around $200,000 in cash and firearms targeting the Comanchero and Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. The national days of action were a collaborative effort targeting criminality linked to the Finks and Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG). Among those charged was a Lucknow man who was bailed to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates Court in April, and a Churchill man remanded in custody to face court later this month. In Victoria, this operation formed part of the ongoing investigation by Taskforce Lunar into organised crime syndicates, including the Finks OMCG, linked to illicit tobacco. Operational activity was also conducted in New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. On Thursday, November 23, detectives from the Echo Taskforce served three FPOs on patched Finks OMCG members, seizing 200 vials of steroids during a search at a Glen Waverley address. Compliance searches were conducted on Finks OMCG FPO holders in Lucknow, Metung, Berwick, Southbank, Ascot Vale and Ringwood. Police say a small quantity of cocaine and steroids were seized from the Southbank address, while cannabis and knuckle dusters were seized from the Lucknow property. A Southbank man was charged with various offences, and was remanded in custody to appear in court in February. A 24-year-old Lucknow man was charged with drug and weapon offences and was bailed to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on April 17, 2024. Search warrants were also executed at premises in Chelsea Heights and Churchill linked to the Comanchero OMCG, with police locating three firearms.

A 41-year-old Churchill man, who is a patched member of the Comanchero OMCG, was charged with prohibited person possess firearm and remanded in custody to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on December 19. A 46-year-old Chelsea Heights man is expected to be charged on summons in relation to a rifle and shotgun found at his address. The VIPER Taskforce conducted six searches on November 23 of tobacco stores in the west of the state. A total of seven people were arrested, and police subsequently seized more than 134,000 illicit cigarettes, 43kg of loose tobacco and 3655 vapes from the businesses, believed to be valued at more than $350,000 in total. A conducted energy device and baton were also seized. Crime Command Acting Commander, Jason Kelly, said Taskforce Lunar had been working closely with a number of specialist units, as well as regional police. “There has been an immense focus on illicit tobacco and associated offending here in Victoria, particularly in relation to the reckless and dangerous arson attacks and firearms related violence,” he said. “The operation week has been about putting pressure on those organised crime groups we know are linked to illicit tobacco, no matter what state they are in or what part of the state they are in. Regional areas are certainly not immune to this type of offending and those committing these offences in rural locations will absolutely face the same scrutiny.” As part of Taskforce Lunar’s investigation, the VIPER Taskforce has conducted more than 60 searches of tobacco stores across the state since the beginning of October. At this time, Taskforce Lunar investigators believe the current situation is as a result of

Stolen motor scooter

rehcorkclub@gmail.com

REH Cork Club Craft Market page on Facebook!

Baw Baw Arts Alliance Warragul Arts ket MSatuar rday of the month

Police Beat

KEEP a lookout for a stolen motor scooter in the Morwell area. It is alleged the scooter was stolen from Catterick Street on the night of November 27 or early morning of November 28. The scooter is a Bolwell Gypsy in a blue colour and the registartion is 2T 1YF. Anyone with information should report to Morwell Police.

with Zaida Glibanovic

Churchill incident

Third 8.30am – 1.00pm

Next Market: Saturday 16 December

Civic Park, Warragul be There will up to 50 stallholders selling their own created Artworks

To book your space contact

A TWO-vehicle incident at the intersection between Tramway Road/Boldings Road caused some delay as emergency crews assessed the damage on Monday, November 27. There have been no reports of serious injuries as a result of the incident. The scene was swiftly cleaned up by emergency crews.

Rescue operation

Walhalla landslide

Wanted: Police are appealing for public assistance in locating 40-year-old Andrew Ingle, who is wanted on warrant.

Photograph supplied

Wanted POLICE are appealing for public assistance in locating 40-year-old Andrew Ingle, who is wanted on warrant.

Bensons Timber & Hardware • BETTER

Ingle is Caucasian, 180cm tall with a slim build, dark eyes and dark hair. He is known to frequent the Frankston, Hampton Park and Morwell areas. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au A RESCUE team was sent to Tinamba at 3pm on Thursday, November 30, after reports of a car drowning in flood waters with a person inside. A helicopter emergency medical service was dispatched to the scene. It was reported that the person was rescued and is safe and well.

Truck fire

A RUBBISH truck was in flames on Wednesday, November 29 in Morwell on Jones Road. The load in the rubbish truck caught on fire at around 2.36pm, causing some significant smoke. Emergency crews were immediately called out to the scene, dumping the load to put out the flames.

criminal syndicates in conflict due to competition for profit derived from the illicit tobacco market. Police believe the syndicates are comprised of personnel from Middle Eastern organised crime groups and outlaw motorcycle gangs, including the Finks OMCG. The current conflict includes both the physical placement of illicit tobacco into stores, as well as demands for stores to sell the syndicate’s illicit product and to pay a ‘tax’ per week to operate. This dispute has led to a series of more than 30 incidents over the past eight months, predominantly arsons or attempted arsons predominantly linked to tobacco stores in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. On most occasions, no one was present at the business when it was set on fire, however almost all of the fires caused significant damage. Luckily, no one was physically injured during the fires, with the exception of several offenders who set themselves alight. A big investigation into the series is underway, with Taskforce Lunar drawing on a range of specialised resources from the Gang Crime Squad, Arson and Explosives Squad, Echo Taskforce, VIPER Taskforce, Criminal Proceeds Squad and the Financial Crime Squad. The taskforce is also working closely with regional police, as well as a range of external agencies such as the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce, the ABF, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, AFP and ATO. Investigators continue to appeal to anyone, especially store owners and staff, who have information about these incidents and who is responsible. Anyone with information about these incidents or with further information about illicit tobacco is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

• BUILDING

A LANDSLIDE on Walhalla Road two kilometres from the intersection blocked the road on Friday, December 1. Emergency services were quick to the scene to ensure public safety. The landside comes after the region experienced 92.2mm of rain from Thursday to Friday, bringing a total to 259.1mm since Tuesday. If you are travelling to Walhalla, slow down and take extra care on the road as mud and debris is making conditions extra slippery.

THINK BEFORE b uy

you

• BRANDS

“We work hard to purchase the best brands at the best prices for our customers”

Looking to catchup on some

Home Maintenance?

We offer prompt deliveries.

Phone 5133 9477

GP1636611

Page 2 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

61-69 Latrobe Road, Morwell

55245 GP1664456

When hen you go lo local,, you o grow gro lo local loc c

GP1665253

Catherine on 5135 4413

We’re here 7 days a week to help with your projects: Building Plumbing, Painting, Gardening or Landscaping.

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

Staying ahead of the COVID curve

By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

Be mindful: The Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit urges people to stay COVID safe during this festive season. File photograph

% & '! " $ $#

Steel Sales

DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC Another easy method people can use to reduce the spread of COVID-19 includes letting fresh air in. "Letting fresh air in, an example of that is to go outside for meetings as the weather begins to warm up or celebrating the festive season outdoors," Ms Titulaer said. If you feel sick, Ms Titulaer says a rapid antigen test (RAT) is an essential tool in understanding your level of risk. "Get tested and be aware of where you're going. If you're going to a high-risk place like a hospital or if you're visiting relatives or friends in residential aged care facilities, it's a really good idea to do a RAT test before going to make sure we're reducing the threat of COVID to our loved ones," she said. It is recommended that you stay home if you feel unwell to reduce the spread of all colds and flu. "Staying home if you are unwell applies not only to COVID but so many diseases as well," Ms Titulaer said. And lastly, you should talk to your doctor if you are unwell or test positive for COVID-19, as

you might be eligible for anti-viral prescription medication. Boosters have been an integral part of keeping communities safe and preventing infection. "If we don't get COVID-19, then we can't spread COVID-19," Ms Titulaer said. The advice on boosters comes from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). In September, ATAGI suggested that all persons 75-years-old or older get a booster shot if they hadn't gotten one in the previous six months. It also urged the following groups to consult with their doctor to see whether they required a second booster shot for the year: - Adults between the ages of 65 and 74, and/or; - Adults aged 18 to 64 years with highly weakened immune systems. To find out more information, visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria Better Health website at betterhealth.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-victoria

PURLINS RETAINING WALLS MESH

ALUMINIUM

RHS

STAINLESS STEEL

PIPE

STRUCTURAL STEEL

ROOFING POLYCARBONATE

TRADING HOURS: Mon Mon-Fri Fri 8am 8am-5pm 5p

PH: 51 5135 35 3500 www.surdexsteel.com.au d l 2 Surdex Drive, Morwell (End of Jones Road)

$350 million investment into Loy Yang A At Bayswater in NSW, AGL is spending $190 million on maintenance programs and in addition, $120 million on Unit 1. Unit 1’s current planned major outage is running between mid-September and mid-December. The works at Bayswater Unit 1 includes critical asset integrity assessments, major repairs, and upgrades to equipment. This work is also providing a boost to the local community, with 800 additional contractors involved in the planned outage works. At Torrens and Barker Inlet power station in South Australia, AGL is spending $27 million on routine maintenance infrastructure. This includes minor planned outages on each of the units - maintenance to the cooling water systems, turbines, and boilers. At AGL’s hydroelectricity assets, which include the Kiewa scheme, and Dartmouth and Eildon power stations in north-east Victoria, AGL is spending $28 million on maintenance and capital upgrades. The company is also spending $8 million pre-investment as part of the Clover power station upgrades this financial year. AGL chief operating officer, Markus Brokhof, said preparing for the peak demand energy period

& & ( ( % $ $ $ & ( $ ( & & % ( $ $ '

# , * & .! " ) + ")) )" % % $ - %

of summer involves important work throughout the year. "As our thermal plants reach the end of their operational life and progressively close by 2035, it’s important we continue to maintain these assets to assist to provide system security as we also target 12GW of new renewable and firming capacity by 2035,” he said. “Our yearly maintenance program and regular investment in our thermal and renewable assets aims to increase the availability, reliability, and flexibility of our assets so they can respond to the peaks in customer demand throughout the year. “And our bushfire preparedness measures, and training of our response teams is critically important to AGL being as prepared as possible for the hotter months ahead.” Mr Brokhof said this was a huge body of work that the asset teams prepare for every year. "It involves meticulous planning and reviewing of the performance and potential issues across our diverse portfolio of assets so AGL can provide reliable power to the grid," he said.

GP1659814

Merry Christmas We would like to extend a massive thank you to our wonderful staff, and to our loyal and supportive customers. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. May it be filled with love and happiness.

75 Seymour Street, Traralgon www.traralgonsugarbabies.com

Open 7 days

10am - 6pm 379 Mewburn Park Road, Maffra

GP1665 5251

AGL is investing more than $1 billion over the next year to ensure the availability and flexibility of its generation assets, with a third of that being spent at Loy Yang A power station. This financial year the company will spend the $1 billion in capital and operational expenditure (including labour costs) to maintain its generation assets including major outages, maintenance, and upgrades to meet the needs of its customers and the electricity system. In addition, AGL is adding 300MW of new flexible generation into the national electricity market with the Torrens and Broken Hill batteries. Ahead of the summer season, AGL is carrying out specific summer readiness measures to reduce the fire risk at operational sites. Summer preparedness includes vegetation control, establishment of earth fire breaks, regular training of staff and emergency response teams, and testing of fire response equipment. At Loy Yang A, AGL is spending $350 million on capital and maintenance across the power station and mine. Works includes minor planned outages on Unit 2, 3, and 4 in the power station and conveyor extensions in the mine.

L AL Y ER AS LIV ARE E D

GP1665132

GIPPSLAND Regional Public Health Unit (GRPHU) is reminding people to stay COVID-safe this silly season. Annelies Titulaer, operations manager at GRPHU, spoke to the Express about minimising community transmission during this festive period. "It's important we connect with family, friends, and loved ones, especially this time of year with many festive occasions," she said. "But it’s important we work together to reduce severe consequences for those of a high risk. "We're actually on the tail end of a wave at the moment, so it's looking like we're coming out the other side, and it's starting to plateau a little bit. "We've learned to respond to COVID, so now our key indicators for indicating community transmission for COVID-19 are related to quantitative waste water surveillance, hospitalisation data, and anti-viral prescriptions." Since restrictions have eased and reporting methods are not as well documented, GRPHU has been using those three indicators to gauge what is happening in terms of transmission in the area. The GRPHU has not recorded any results that are out of the ordinary, and its three indicators suggest the same trends across the state. "Community transmission will continue to increase, and we'll expect waves," Ms Titulaer said. "COVID-19 is not necessarily a seasonal condition, so we'll see waves of community transmission throughout the rest of the year." Ms Titulaer said there are six steps to stay ahead of COVID this season. These include:  Wear a mask;  Get vaccinated;  Let fresh air in;  Get tested;  Stay at home if unwell, and;  Talk to your doctor. "Wearing a mask is a really good idea, and it can help to protect ourselves as well as others from the virus," Ms Titulaer said. The health advice still recommends getting vaccinated as it continues to be a great prevention mechanism. "They are still really important and effective against our strains of COVID-19 that are circulating in our communities," she said.

0499 087 799

What’s on at the dairy: Licensed Cafe Real Fruit Ice Cream Playground Local Produce Function Room

Petting Zoo Gift Hampers Gift Vouchers Pick your own strawberries The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 3

$ # $ &!

! ! # * * - . * . ,

2 2 % )' # 2 2> ' 3 > 5 " & 2 (/8? &/

.* - .

( + !& !( %)%

* * "

+ -

!# - # !& !' )'362: 6#)' ) ' =6 '3#)' 6) 6 <#' #6> 2 2> #%#6> ! # ! # -=6 '3#)' 6) =#36#' #%#6> " $ $ $ ! ! 2#):3 %) 6#)'3 2)33 6 &:'# #+ %#6> ) # - #$ # ! $ !' 6 * #' %: 3 )'362: 6#)' ) < 6 2 ' 3 < 2 2 6# :% 6#)' 3 < 2 +:&+ 36 6#)' ' )6 * ' 9 ) 4! 6 2 #' :362# % 3: #;#3#)' #' %: #' :6#%#6> 3 2;# #' 26 <)2$3 ' #' 2 %% 36)2&< 6 2 2 #' ' < 6% ' )'362: 6#)' % ! ! $ $# ! ! )'362: 6#)' ) ):2!% ' 2# $ 6 ' 6 ! ! %!$ %# )'3 2; 6#)' <)2$3 #' %: #' 2 #'36 6 & '6 ) )2& 2 ; '63 2 ' < % ) 36 #2)' )<'+#+ 3 #'6 2' % + #'6#' 2 ' < ) =#36#' +: %# & '#6# 3 ' 6 )'362: 6#)' ) ' 33# % 2 &+ * #$ ! "" )&+%# ' 2 2$#' ! ! ! # ! !( ! )'362: 6#)' ' % '#' ) =#36#' )+ ' 2 #' $ ! # $ - !! 6 #'#' < %% 2 )'362: 6#)' ))6+ 6 ' 2 #%3 ' +)36 ' 2 #% ' #' 6) #'36 %% # ! ! # ! # +2 > 2 3 % 2) <)2$3 , ! ! $ 2 ' '' % 2 #'36 6 & '6 6 :2 62 6 2 2 % )' # $ ! ' ! # 7%>''13 2 $ ) 7%>'' ' #6 % <3 2 $ #'' 2 ):6

> ++)#'6& '6 :'6#% * " & 2 6 ) )2< %% 2 2 % )' ' :2 #%% # 2 2# 3/ #' %% ' 3 6) )&+ 6 )2 8* ': 2>/ # $ :+ %% #' ) %% ' 2 6 '> 62) #6> # 2 2> 2 ' % #3:2 '62 )2 )'%#' /

B )+ ; 2>)' #3 ;#' )) < $ ' $ +#' 2> 6 2 6 < 6 < 6 2 62) #6> ):' #% #3 ')< +2): & & 2 ) 6 A# ' "#3 #%#6> :' )< 2 #'#6# 6#; / #3 #3 %) %%> 2 ) '#3 #'#6# 6#; 6 6 %+3 3:++)26 ' 2 #3 < 2 ' 33 ) + )+% %#;#' <#6 # ' ,')'! ;#3: %. #3 #%#6>/ 2): 6 A# ' "#3 #%#6> B'#6# 6#; < 2 % 6) 3:++)26 #' #;# : %3 < ) ; # ' #3 #%#6> 3 < %% 3 2# ' &#%# 3 ' 2 23 < )3 %% ' 3 &# 6 )6 2<#3 2 6) 2 ) '#3 / 72 :' )< 2 & 2 ' #3 #3 ')< ; #% % 2)& 62) #6> ):' #% ; ': 3/ 2): < 2#' 3:' )< 2 & 2 ' #3 ' #' #;# : % ' #3 2 6%> #' # 6 6 6 6 > ; # ' #3 #%#6> ' & > ' =62 6#& 3:++)26 )2 33#36 ' /

)2'#' 6 3 2 %3) #' )36 6 62) #6> # 2 2# 3 6) % 2 6 6 B'6 2' 6#)' % " > ) )+% <#6 "#3 #%#6> < # +2);# 3 ' )++)26:'#6> )2 + )+% 6) % 2' &)2 ):6 6 A# ' "#3 #%#6> B'#6# 6#; / ' =6 )2'#' 3 33#)'3 2 #' % 6 6 )%%)<#' ; ': 3 ) # 2 2> ' 3 > 5 " & 2 *? & ! **/8? & )2< %% # 2 2> :23 > 4 " & 2 *? & ! **/8? & 2 2 % )' # 2 2> 72# > " & 2 *? & ! **/8? & $ 3:2 6) )& %)' ))$#' 3 2 ')6 2 0:#2 7)2 &)2 #' )2& 6#)' ):6 6 A# ' "#3 #%#6> :' )< 2 3#6 ! !! * ' ( ! - $! $( %

"-( * + 0) * ) / * 4 *( 4 )-( / ( . / 0 + 0) !( 1 )% 0 - * ) ) / * / 0 - * ( * *( #0 - '* . * ($% - * ( ) 0 * ) ) 0 - * -) -( * )% ,. (0 0 / . ( * !( 1 ) * ( / (() / * 3( 0 ( 0 ! * * * ( !( 1 )% "

* * "

#36 2 )'%#' )2 $# 3 2 #' %% ' / 2) 2 & 2:''#' :'6#% 8* ': 2>/ ))$#' 3 6 -; '6 2#6 )2 >):2 %) % %# 2 2>/ 7)2 &)2 #' )2& 6#)' ;#3#6

. "# )"# + * ( $ ' ! ' & % %

$! $( & - & !$ !#

!' $! #

* * )&& 2 # % ) )2< %% *8?? 854 4?? <<</% 62) /;# / );/ :

*!9( @ )2 62 6 ) (!** #%#+ 2 :2 #%% 8 !8 > 62 6 2 2 % )'

- ! ( * ) - . ! ) * 5 -( 6 (* / / ( ! ( * * ( - )- ( - * 5 ( +2+ % * ! ) ( &- !! / * ! ( )) ) ( ) ( - ) * ) ( ') ( ) -* ( ! ) * ! ( * ! * )! * )- ( 0% ! -() * 5 -( 6 (* ! ) ( )- * * * ! ( *-( ( &- ( *)% , *(0 * -( 6 (* ) 3 ,,% 3 ( ( ( * ) * ( . ) * -( / ) * % GP1663805

Page 4 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

December extremes reach new highs

By KATRINA BRANDON

FLOODS hit the Latrobe Valley last week, with more than 60 millimetres falling. The random flooding events have left people wondering if El Niño was actually coming, and it looks like yes, it is. Senior Meteorologist from the Bureau of Meteorology, Angus Hines said during an El Niño event, "we tend to see a reduction in cloud coverage and rainfall over eastern parts of the country during winter and spring." "However, significant rain is still possible, especially those of short duration. El Niño increases the probability for drier conditions, but it is not guaranteed. We can still have both dry and wet periods.” Last Wednesday to Saturday were under a severe weather warning of strong winds and heavy rains over Gippsland areas. The alert urged people to watch out on the VicEmergency app to guarantee safety in cases of emergency and to drive carefully, ensuring they have headlights on and to not drive through flood waters. On Wednesday, VicEmergency had a press conference with Victoria State Emergency Service Chief Operations Officer, Tim Wiebusch, and Senior Meteorologist, Kevin Parkyn, to discuss the storm's outcome.

Overflowing: Traralgon Creek flooded last Friday.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Mr Wiebusch said that although Latrobe Valley was to have heavy rainfall, the area wouldn’t get levels such as the October storms, and that people should be alert and ensure they have a plan if levels move from moderate to severe.

Mr Parkyn said that over the 24 hours to 36 hours, they expected to receive up to 100mm, keeping at a minor to moderate flood watch. Mr Parkyn was more concerned about wind speeds, which were to reach up to 90 kilometres per

hour and to be classified as ‘damaging winds,’ which caused SES to receive 300 emergency requests on Wednesday alone. Nine News reported 656 calls statewide to the SES last Wednesday and Thursday. In advance of the extreme weather event, additional support was sent to Gippsland areas in case of flooding or damages. Mr Wiebusch warned that there might be more rain during the weekend, causing minor river flooding, and for people to stay updated on the SES website for planning and the VicEmergeny app or the VicRoads website for road closures. During the conference, Mr Wiebusch said, “Don’t go into flood waters. It may be the last choice you make." Further updates followed on Friday, with closures for Cairnbrook Road, and Bassets Lane for Glengarry, Downies Lane, Whittakers Rd and the skate park in Traralgon all closed due to flood waters. Roads in Glengarry reopened Sunday afternoon. Heavy rain occurred on Saturday, with little to no respite. For the latest forecasts, warnings, long-range forecasts, and information on El Niño, visit www. bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app. Road closures can be found at alerts.vicroads. vic.gov.au/gippsland

called Gaskin Park left waiting again for change Locals to join the VFF

Fallen through: The selling of Hazelwood House, Churchill has failed after Quantum backed out of a deal. From Page 1

THE Gaskin Park master plan seeks to consolidate the presence of Gaskin Park within this green ribbon of open space by developing it into a critical regional sporting precinct. Money from the selling of Hazelwood House would have facilitated new changerooms and continued surface upgrades on Gaskin Park Oval 1 and 2. "We're frustrated that it's taking so long and every time we get really close there's another hurdle there," Mr Answerth said. "It's really frustrating that we get that next step and then get pushed back a couple more steps." Mr Answerth predicts Gaskin Park won't get new changeroom facilities until 2026 .

We do pizza

RIGHT

to the very last bite!

$ ! ! $ ! ! !

ALL YOU EAT!

W dnesday to m - 9pm

19-23 Kay Street Traralgon

Phone: 5177 8480

GP1664232

# #

GP1658852

File photograph

LOCAL Victorian Farmers Federation members are hoping to attract new members in 2024. With the region's agricultural industry currently occupying an ageing demographic, it is hoped a new batch of younger members will join the group. The VFF plays a vital role in advocating for local issues important to farmers, and has strong links to the area, with current VFF President, Emma Germano from Mirboo North. "With every member we gain, our voice becomes stronger," the VFF said. "Being a member of Victoria’s largest farm advocacy group gives you the assurance that your needs and requirements as a farmer are being heard. "Your commitment to the VFF ensures we can continue doing what we do best – fighting for the rights of Victorian farmers." The VFF represents livestock, grains, horticulture, chicken meat, eggs, dairy (UDV) and pigs. Membership packages start from $395. For more information, visit www.vff.org. au/membership

e l a S

REGAL JEWELLERS TRARALGON

C CLOSING LOSING DOWN DOWN

FINAL DAYS All Watches minimum 50% off All Jewellery minimum 50% off All Giftware minimum 30% off

NO LAYBYS - CASH OR CARD ONLY

ALL STOCK MUST GO!

Regal Jewellers Traralgon

69 Franklin St, Traralgon

Ph: 5174 1801

GP1664623

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 5

PROUDLY BROUGHT BROU TO YOU BY THESE PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES

Crossword Puzzle No. 8563

with Muzza ONE POINTERS 1. What sport uses a ball known as a jack? 2. Which group had a hit with the song ‘YMCA’? 3. Tim Allen played the character of Scott Calvin in which trilogy? 4. If I was visiting the Australian town of Geraldton, what state/ territory would I be in? TWO POINTERS 5. Tennis player Roger Federer was born in which country? 6. Including Rudolf, how many reindeer does Santa Claus have? 7. Which actor played the role of Dirty Harry? 8. Taffeta, Muslin and Charmeuse are types of what? THREE POINTERS 9. Which gas is commonly used in light bulbs? 10. What is the capital city of Cuba? 11. Which author created Winnie-The-Pooh? 12. What term is used for the removal of body tissue for examination? FOUR POINTERS 13. What was Princess Diana’s maiden surname? 14. Shylock is a character from which Shakespearean play? FIVE POINTER 15. I’ll give you a movie synopsis and you give me the movie? One point for each correct answer. 1. A superhero exacts her revenge on an artificial intelligence which destabilises the universe leading to her powers becoming entangled with two other superheroes. 2. When gunslinger Joe Burdette kills a man in a saloon, Sheriff John T. Chance arrests him with the aid of the town drunk. 3. In deep space, the crew of a commercial starship are awakened from cryo-sleep to investigate a distress call from another vessel. Upon boarding they find a nest of giant eggs. 4. Ted’s prom date never happens due to an embarrasing injury and years later, he hires somebody to track his date down. 5. A single woman learns that her best friend is engaged and has to navigate her way through her maid of honour duties which leads everybody on a wild ride. HOW DID YOU FARE? 37: Top of the class; 30-36: Outstanding; 23-29: Well done; 15-22: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement; 0-8: Hit the books.

ACROSS 1 Build 5 Pinch 9 Employ 10 Waterway 12 Sacrificial table 13 Tall tapering structure 14 Cult 15 Deserves 16 Yielded 18 Final 20 Part of the eye 21 Annoyed 23 Burns a body 27 Decorative plant 29 Baking chamber 30 Younger son 31 Unbound 33 Twofold 34 Unite 35 Impassive 36 Intertwine 37 Poker stake 38 Knight’s title 39 Did wrong

DOWN 2 Revolving cylinder 3 Pursues 4 Weary 5 Settle cosily 6 Minister 7 Eternally 8 Head of state 11 Angry 16 Move in a circuit 17 Dreadful 19 Serpents 21 Crown of the head 22 Water grass 24 Biblical character 25 Wards off 26 Make beloved 27 Waver 28 Repeat from memory 30 Social class 32 Leave out

29 32

35 37 38

Sudoku No. 0187

Target Time No. 0187

Solution next Wednesday

N L F L I B D O D

27 30

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may be used only once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in ‘s’.

How to play...

13 14

How to play... Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9. Solution next Wednesday.

Target: Average - 8, Good - 12, Excellent - 15+

Answers 1. Bowls 2. Village People 3. Santa Claus 4. Western Australia 5. Switzerland 6. Nine 7. Clint Eastwood 8. Fabric 9. Argon 10. Havana 11. A.A. Milne 12. Biopsy 13. Spencer 14. The Merchant of Venice 15. 1. Marvels 2. Rio Bravo 3. Alien 4. Something About Mary 5. Bridesmaids

Guy s Glass & Glazing

WE ARE HIRING Qualified Glazier We’re after a qualified glazier for immediate start Duty’s will include installing shower screens and Splashbacks & reglazing of broken windows Be able to work unsupervised Be able to work in a team environment

Aluminium Window & Door Fabricator Position available for an experienced aluminium window & door fabricator Must be reliable, have driver’s licence Please email your resume to: tracee@guysglass.com.au or in person to: 543 Princes Drive, Morwell

Guy s Glass & Glazing 543 Princes Drive, Morwell. Phone: 5133 7000

GP1664950

Page 6 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Emaiil: offfi fice@ @guysgllass.com.au

Web bsiite: guysgllass.com.au

GP1664878

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

Great asset: Celebrating the new station in Moe.

Photographs supplied

Marking Moe’s new fire station MOE locals are celebrating the official opening of the town’s new fire station. More than 60 people attended the event on Sunday, November 26, including the CFA Deputy Chief Officer South East, Trevor Owen, and Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing. The new $2.39 million station will strengthen the local brigade by providing safer and more efficient facilities for members responding to fire calls. It includes upgraded meeting, kitchen and office facilities, a fit-for-purpose turnout room and a large, concreted rear yard that can be utilised for training and vehicle and equipment maintenance activities. “It is really helpful for us volunteers,” Moe Fire Brigade Captain, Liam Bantock said. “Firefighters know a station is more than just a place to park the trucks - it is a place to train and make friendships. “(The new station) is more efficient and the

facilities are much better. Hopefully it attracts new people to want to join the brigade and volunteer for the CFA.” Captain Bantock said he joined the brigade to learn new skills, meet new people and give back to the community. He has been with the brigade for nine years and captain for the past three. Mr Owen said it was outstanding to see the local station officially opened, with the brigade having waited patiently for 26 years for the new facility. “It’s been a long journey for them, and they’re pleased the building was on the existing site in the heart of the community,” he said. The brigade was established on July 1, 1936. The new station is central to Moe shops, community centres and schools. Funding for the new station was secured through the Emergency Services High Priority Infrastructure program.

Gippsland business nationally recognised By KATRINA BRANDON

THERE is a sense of freedom being out on the road, not bound to an office, and that is how Australian Moving Logistics (AML) feels. AML started in 1953, now celebrating its 70th birthday this year.

Proud: Tony Wyke won Removalist of the Year at the Australian Furniture Removers Association awards. Photograph supplied

Originally known as George Wyke & Sons in Moe, now, AML is used nationally and run by third-generation Adam Wyke. While celebrating 70 years, the group also celebrated Tony for winning Removalist of the Year, handed to them at this year’s Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA) awards. Accepting the award was Tony Wyke - Adam's father. “Tony got nominated for the award, and winning it is a big deal. There are quite a few removalists in the country, and Gippsland took it out,” Adam said. “Multiple people nominated Tony. Our staff admire and respect him.” Tony still works for the company, and Adam said his father would keep going for a while without the headache of also running the show. He still enjoys the daily travels and the constant meeting of new people and sending them off to their new homes. “Being able to move people into a new home, giving them a new start, has a certain feeling of satisfaction," Adam said. "Sometimes, even keeping them at ease about the move is quite memorable. It is also great to explore the country while on the job, viewing many picturesque places." Many things included in the job are packing, moving and storing belongings. Adam said the job can be intense with the different hours and labour.

Looking for the perfect gift? Gift Vouchers are available 5174 2156 Cnr Gwalia St & Liddiard Rd, Traralgon

GP1664723

GP1665209

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 7

A tribute to the legendary Ted Hopkins EVEN after 53 years I can still vividly picture me and Ted Hopkins walking down Lygon Street, Carlton, on a hot summery night in 1970 as if it was only yesterday. Carlton had just won the Grand Final against Collingwood and Ted kicked four match-winning goals after coming off the bench at halftime. Collingwood were 44 points up, and it looked like it was all over until a blonde-haired will-ofthe-wisp named Ted Hopkins entered the scene when Carlton coach Ron Barassi uttered those four immortal words: “Thornley off, Hopkins on.” In a phenomenal 10-minute burst, Ted sparked Carlton’s second-half revival by kicking three goals in the third quarter, and added another in the fourth. Thus, almost exclusively thanks to Ted’s efforts, Carlton ended up winning the game by 10 points. Oh, the wild scenes of jubilation that followed along Lygon Street that magical night! Everyone in Carlton, from the cappuccino cafeowner to the pizza-maker, from the street florist to the casual passer-by, instantly recognised Ted and wanted to hug him and shake the hand of their new hero. It was as if a magical red carpet was spread all along Lygon Street just for Ted. After football, Ted concentrated his efforts on publishing and writing and although we had our differences over the years - I was heavily and romantically influenced by old-fashioned lyrical poetry whereas Ted was into modern blank-verse - we always parted with a mutual respect for each other’s unique talents. In fact, that is one of the main reasons I chose Ted to produce my first book of poetry in 1976. Ted had a printing business at the time in the main street of Moe. During the last 10 years or so we sort of lost touch but I would always make sure to visit Ted at his Greville Street home (right beside the Prahran Railway Station) whenever I was in Melbourne. During these get-togethers, we’d always end up reminiscing on the ‘good old days’ when

Vale: Former Moe footballer and Carlton cult hero Ted Hopkins. Photograph supplied

we were young and so full of ambition, incurable dreamers, idealistic and masochistic, writing away and torturing ourselves like brooding modern-day Hamlets, exhuming the bones of a long bygone past (when poetry was popular and poets revered as gods) and delivering soliloquys to our op-shop Olivettis as if it were Yorick’s skull. Of course, Ted’s legendary exploits in the famous 1970 Grand Final would always come up in our conversation. Accordingly, the following lines excerpted from the English poet A.E. Housman from his poem titled To An Athlete Dying Young fittingly deserves to be quoted as it has a spot-onchisel-it-on-my-gravestone truth and poignancy about it that sums up Ted’s philosophy towards life as well: “The time you won your team the race / We chaired you through the marketplace; Man and boy stood cheering by, / And home we brought you shoulder high / Smart lad, to slip betimes away / From fields where glory does not stay, / And early though the laurel grows / It withers quicker than the rose.” Ted’s works are on view at the State Library of Victoria (Melbourne) and/or on sale at the Old Brown Coal Musuem, Yallourn North. Joseph Lis Morwell

Christmas appeal

AS Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet. Christmas is the busiest time of year for the Salvos. A time of hope, joy, and celebration - things that make Christmas good. But the reality is, Aussies are losing the battle to stay afloat. While generally regarded as a celebration of togetherness with loved ones, Christmas can also be stressful and isolating for many people experiencing hardship, especially in light of the current cost-of-living crisis. Many will be unable to afford basic necessities, such as food, utilities or housing. New research from The Salvation Army shows that 62 per cent of Australians are more stressed about their finances this year. Behind this statistic lies countless stories of struggle. We are seeing families, once financially stable, now grappling with the daunting challenges of making ends meet. The research also found that nearly half (48.9 per cent) of those seeking help from a charity this Christmas will be doing so for the first time. People are at breaking point. This Christmas, we want to ensure that nobody struggles alone. During these times of hardship, it is extremely challenging for people to feel a sense of belonging and connection, especially at a time when being surrounded by loved ones matters most. While the compounding impacts of the last few years continue, our support for the community will not waver. For more than 140 years, The Salvation Army has journeyed through some of the toughest times alongside the Australian community. Caring for people lies at the heart of The Salvation Army. By being present in local communities, we hope to provide the support people need for a more hopeful new year. So please reach out. The Salvos are here to lend a hand to anyone in need this Christmas - whether it is financial support to ease the burden of a stretched

household budget, a Christmas hamper to feed the family or ensuring children revel in the magic of the season. We in turn hope to spread the love, peace and joy that is much needed this Christmas. We want to encourage everyone to embrace the season by connecting with loved ones, sharing meals and spreading joy by giving to one another. We aim to make sure Christmas is a safe and happy time for all - which is why we ask you to give what you can this Christmas. Your contribution goes a long way to ensuring our services can continue to provide gifts, warm meals or a safe place to sleep for those who need it most. If you would like to donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, or if you need support, please visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). Colonel Rodney Walters The Salvation Army

Wish to clarify

THANK you, Neil Reid (‘Case Closed’, Latrobe Valley Express Letters 22/11/2023) for your apology and best wishes, which I reciprocate. I am happy to move on, but only after clarifying the following points: 1. The headline “Unwavering Ignorance”, (22/11), was neither my headline nor my words. 2. Of the three people I have criticised on this matter, two have not responded, presumably implying my points were fair. 3. There was no lack of clarity in my writing, so your “misinterpretation” was entirely your problem. 4. Patricia Correa and I have no “history”, but her comment that “remarks from John Duck etc ... show ignorance” was categorically not merely supporting you, but casting unwarranted aspersions. 5. Your greetings of good will, whilst appreciated, were unnecessarily spoilt by a condescending wish that I find “a happier demeanour”. 6. An unqualified apology, unfettered by further mistruths, would have been appreciated, and would have certainly left me with with “a happier demeanour”. John Duck Trafalgar

No reason

DEAR John (Duck), stop holding your breath. After reviewing my letter (‘Brilliant letter to remember’, Latrobe Valley Express Letters 8/11/23) I see no reason for your comments. Mr (Garry) Mitchell admitted (‘Not the time’, Latrobe Valley Express Letters 22/11/23) he did not live in the area at the time of Kennett and history speaks for itself. Your claim of no comment was revisited and printed by Neil Reid in his recent letter (‘Great mystery’, Latrobe Valley Express Letters 22/11/23). The ‘Yes’ vote is history, hopefully we will learn from the outcome of misused funding. Regarding Neil Reid’s letter - as for his views on politics, he is not alone. The state of Victoria under Labor has decimated our jewel in the crown. We have never been in so much debt as of today, not even Cain/Kirner left Victoria with the damage we have incurred under this Labor government. History will show that Labor has ruled Victoria more times than Liberal, but it was the Federal Liberal government of the day that had kept them on the middle road. As a footnote John, if Labor has its way we will be censored with our letters. Patricia Correa Traralgon

Time to move on

I AM writing this letter after the Voice Referendum. After all the backslapping and butt kicking, we need to move on. I think out of all of it, maybe we can come up with ideas how to fix problems. All we have done is delayed actions that need to be taken to fix problems with Indigenous people. If in our time we do not make changes going forward, it will be another thing our kids will have to fix, such as COVID debt. We have a chance to fix the problem. Throwing money will not fix it, lets talk about and achieve better outcomes. David Blaks Traralgon

Great waste

THE Referendum held on October 14 was a damaging exercise. When one considers that Tribes existing prior to European involvement, native to Australia have been given recognition and the power to vote in the 1970s in the English enacted Constitution as amended by Referendum, and the Legislature given power to legislate in their interest. What a waste the alleged referendum has been. It was faulty in asking two questions with only one answer. It has also forced a vote against native tribes which few if any ‘No’ voters would have intended. Tribal practices giving rise to infant mortality, youth suicide, alcohol addiction and lack of productive motivation need to be addressed. Why haven’t they been? The half casts and part casts are thriving. Ian Murphy Moe

Have your say THE Latrobe Valley Express welcomes letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues. The editor Liam Durkin, reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation. The Express does not publish letters from anonymous contributors. Letters must include a phone number, email address and the author’s hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity. Readers are entitled to one right of reply to a letter directed at them. 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. Furthermore, letter writers views should not be interpreted as news stories. The letters section is designed to allow people to have their say, and not be hijacked for political agendas. Email letters to news@lvexpress.com. au and include ‘letter to the editor’ in the subject line. Deadline for letters is Thursday 3pm.

ALL MODELS ARE

RIDE ON SPECIALS MAKE YOUR LAWN BETTER ZERO TURNS LIMITLESS CUTS BIGGEST RANGE ONE BRAND

HEAVILY

DISCOUNTED

53 33 Princes Drive, Morwell Phone 5134 8899 www.gippsland-mowers.com.au Find us on

Page 8 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

New era for Dairy Aus DAIRY Australia members have elected four directors at the 2023 annual meeting. The board has reappointed James Mann as chair for a fourth year. There were four vacancies for the Dairy Australia board. Two of the four vacant positions were for directors with milk producer skills, one for a director with agribusiness, innovation and adoption skills, and another for a director with dairy supply chain and product promotion skills. The directors elected at the annual meeting were Paul Bennett (agribusiness, innovation and adoption skills), Paul van Heerwaarden (dairy supply chain and product promotion skills), Karen Moroney (milk producer skills) and Paul Roderick (milk producer skills). Mr Mann addressed the hybrid meeting from Moama, New South Wales and congratulated the new directors on their appointments. “Congratulations to our new directors Paul Bennett and Karen Moroney and welcome back to Paul Roderick and Paul van Heerwaarden,” he said. “Also, a sincere thanks to retiring directors Roseanne Healy and Tania Luckin - you both contributed a great deal to the strategic direction of our industry over many years. I’m also very grateful to Tania for her dedication while deputy chair." Mr Bennett is from Tasmania and is chair

of family-owned and award-winning Ashgrove Cheese. He was previously the chair of DairyTas, and as well as being a dairy and beef farmer he is involved in community and youth organisations. Mr van Heerwaarden’s family farming background led him to a career path in agribusiness including six years as chief executive of Bega Cheese Ltd. He has served on a number of company and joint venture boards including for several years as a member director of Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd. Ms Moroney is a farmer from Eskdale in northeast Victoria and is a former chair of Murray Dairy. She is also a director of AgBiz Assist, a rural financial counselling service and president of the Mitta Valley Landcare Group. First appointed to the Dairy Australia board in November 2020, Mr Roderick has operated his family dairy farm at Harrisville, south-east Queensland for the last 30 years. He was previously chair of Subtropical Dairy and had a role in setting up the Young Dairy Network in Queensland. A recording of the event including the results of the annual meeting and the presentations by the chair and managing director are available on the Dairy Australia website at dairyaustralia. com.au/agm

+ ) & !# ! * ! # !# $' ! ( $"#! & $ # % # ( $ # $ #( ! " "" ! # ! " + ) & !# ! * ! ! " " # " !

$!" ( # !

+ ) & !# $ + " ! #

$ " #

Ian Grant s Caravans Xmas Party Race Day is fast approaching, and we have a fantastic lineup of marquees, packages & tickets to suit everyone! Creedance Clearwater Survival Tribute Band live after the races. Book your tickets now -

https://bit.ly/46X85vB

Photograph supplied

General Admission

$20

Santas Shack

160

PP $

GP1665314

Pub Marquee

$70

GP1664989

The man: Returning Dairy Australia chair, James Mann.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 9

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Longevity: Latrobe Regional Health staff Alison Poidomani, Alice Mason and Madeline Balcombe were presented with badges acknowledging their service to the Renal Society of Australasia.

Photograph supplied

NURSES from across Gippsland have advanced their knowledge of kidney health at a recent study day run by the Renal Society of Australasia (RSA). Twelve nurses from Latrobe Regional Health attended the session in Traralgon including Dialysis Nurse Unit Manager, Madeleine Balcombe. “The event had a strong attendance because we didn’t have to travel to Melbourne. Not only did we get an opportunity to build our skills but we were able to network with local nurses and share our experiences,” Ms Balcombe said. “We were fortunate to hear from people such as Mr Ming Yi, Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Monash Health, as well as colleagues working in palliative care and a special session hearing about a patient’s journey through the system from diagnosis of kidney disease to transplant.” One highlight of the event was the awarding of three ‘length of service’ badges to LRH staff. Madeleine Balcombe, Alison Poidomani and Alice Mason all received acknowledgment for 25, 18 and 17 years of membership to the RSA respectively. One in 10 Australians have signs of kidney disease and with no cure available, many patients will spend up to 60 hours connected to a dialysis machine each month. “Patients will come into LRH three times a week and receive a five-hour treatment in our dialysis unit on each of those days,” Ms Balcombe said. “There are dialysis units at Wonthaggi, Yarram, Warragul, Sale, Bairnsdale and Orbost, all busy treating people so they can get back home with as little interference in their lives as possible.” While largely preventable, kidney disease in Australia is continuing to climb. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, being overweight and diabetes. Chronic kidney disease contributed to the death of 20,000 Australians in 2021 and since 2000, the number of chronic kidney disease deaths has risen 97 per cent. The most common contributor to developing kidney disease is diabetes.

Locals supporting Lifeline FOUNDATION Civil & Mining made a recent donation of $5000 to Lifeline Gippsland, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to prevention of suicide and providing essential mental health support to the Gippsland community. At a time when mental health concerns have become increasingly prevalent, particularly in the light of the current cost-of-living crisis that is causing great difficulty for so many in the community, Foundation Civil & Mining recognises the importance of supporting local organisations like Lifeline Gippsland that play a vital role in providing immediate assistance to those in crisis. Lifeline Gippsland is a trusted resource in the community, offering a 24/7 crisis support hotline, counselling services, and educational programs aimed at reducing stigma and increasing awareness about mental health issues. The organisation’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges aligns closely with Foundation Civil and Mining’s core values, where safety is paramount.

Grateful: Lifeline Gippsland chief executive, Michelle Possngham accepts a donation from Foundation Civil & Mining. Photograph supplied

Traralgon Men’s Shed gifting across Gippsland YALLAMBEE Village Independent Living Units received their order of tables, chairs and benches made by Traralgon Men’s Shed (TMS) recently. The funding of the project was from an Alinta Loy Yang B grant. Yallambee is situated close to the Traralgon town centre, within spacious grounds with popular amenities and advanced healthcare facilities. Yallambee residents enjoy the best of local life in Gippsland. TMS secretary, Lyn Matthews said, “A total of 7 x 6 (metre) bench seats, two large tables and eight chairs were made by our wonderful volunteers for Yallambee.” “These items will be a long-lasting benefit for the Yallambee Village residents, their friends and family to use.” TMS members contribute to the wellbeing of many communities across Gippsland throughout the year and continue working on a variety of other projects. If you want to know more about the TMS feel free to stop on by and check them out.

Community: Traralgon Men’s Shed members with tables and chairs recently constructed for Yallambee Village, appreciated by staff. Photograph supplied TMS offers individuals a place to engage in hands-on activities. Members interact with others, and by doing so, develop a sense of meaning and value around the process of completing projects. Through shared experiences in the shed, members make friends, build a network of emotional support, and develop a sense of belonging, with the health

and wellbeing aspect of the Men’s Shed being its greatest benefit. Traralgon Men’s Shed is located at 5 Howitt Street and is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8am to 2pm. TMS will be closing for the Christmas break from December 20 and will reopen January 9, 2024.

Annual Rotary Club social get-together

Gracious: Rotary Club of Morwell debating team, Harry Ballis, Ann Vokes and Gloria Auchterlonie (second from right), hand the debating trophy to Traralgon Central members, Alan MacRae, Colin McKeown (with trophy) and Ian Round. Photrograph supplied

PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE PARTICIPATING G LOCALL BUSINESSES

Sudoku No. 0186

“We are delighted to support Lifeline Gippsland in their mission to provide critical mental health services,” said Owner of Foundation Civil & Mining, Matt Weddell. “Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well being, and we are committed to playing our part in ensuring that those in our community have access to the support they need, especially during these challenging times.” Lifeline Gippsland expressed their gratitude for the generous donation, emphasising the positive impact it will have on their organisation and the local community. “This contribution from Foundation Civil & Mining will greatly assist us in continuing our work to save lives, support individuals in crisis, and create a more compassionate community,” Lifeline Gippsland chief executive, Michelle Possingham said. “We are thankful for their commitment to mental health and their dedication to making a difference in our region.”

Crossword No. 8562 M T R E A P C I E R A S E D O R C H I D R L G U I L E A I I R O N I C I D E S O T E N E M E N T S T E M C B E D E S T E R B E G U N P A N G S D O L T S L E T A V E R A P R E C E P T S I G E A R G U S S E T O O R I V A L A O L A N C E T T A I L O R A S E W E R M Y

Page 10 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

THE Rotary Clubs of Morwell and Traralgon Central held their annual social get-together and debating evening recently. At Traralgon Central’s normal Monday evening venue, the Traralgon Bowling Club, members of both clubs enjoyed dinner and socialising before launching into the debate. The topic, ‘Those sitting in the middle seat of an airline row are entitled to both arm rests’ was used to argue many principles of human behavior and rules of society, generously sprinkled with humour and irrelevant arguments by both debating teams. Following the debate, the adjudicator, Tracey Matthies, judged the Traralgon Central team the most convincing by the slimmest of margins - one point. The permanent trophy, a beautifully carved wooden monolith, was presented to the Traralgon Central team. All present appreciated sharing information about their Rotary projects, both local and national, and greatly enjoyed the social side of the evening.

s n o i t u l So

Nurture our local

business

Target Time No. 0186

envoi, invite, oven, ovine, pivot, vein, vent, veto, view, VIEWPOINT, vine, vote, wove, woven. Target: Average - 7, Good - 9, Excellent - 12+

Shop Local Enjoy Local

Eatt Local Spend d Local

When you go local, you grow local

GP1665157

Advancing skills at Renal Society’s kidney study day

, $ 1 1 # !#

. ") # 2 * ' - * &

# 5 " "$ ) / )

% " /* 8 8

( !&

0 * 0 3 * * * * * * ,

7 %

( / - 0 5

6 0 ( (

( 8

)

, ( + %

& ( ! & 4 !! * (+ - !"+ % ( ! ( 4 !! * "+ . %+

( $ ! ' 8 & 2 " "$* (+# - #+#

0 , 2 " / #

1 4 2 1 %

) )

#$ #$

) )

8 6

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 11

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Best brews at Gippsland Beer Fest

Great times: Latrobe City Council Deputy Mayor Tracie Lund and her partner Simon Lund enjoyed the festivities.

Highflying: Michael Leech from Morwell and Anita Mesenberg from Heyfield had a bird’s-eye view of the region thanks to Lakes Entrance Helicopters.

Maker of beer: Good Land Brewing Co.’s Jesse Krekelberg.

By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

the day," Brad Bailey said. With plenty of walk-ins during the day and purchasing tickets at the door, the Tinamba-Seaton Road was chock-a-block. Groove Cartel Band performed throughout the day, with solo sets, duo sets and group sets keeping the crowd entertained. Local hand-made brews came from Burra Brewing in Korumburra, Warragul's Bandolier Brewing, Traralgon's Good Land Brewing, Cowes' Ocean Reach Brewing, Maffra's Maffco, Five Aces Brewing Co from Neerim South, Foster's Gurneys Cider, Lakes Entrances Red Bluff Brewers, Yarragon Ale House, Sailors Grave Brewing from Orbost and Bruthen's Bullant Brewery. Gippsland Beer Fest covered you on all bases, with food vendors from Wheelie Good Pizzas, Doin' Dumplings, Maffco, Tinamba Hotel and Gippsland Barbecue. If beer wasn't your drink of choice, luckily, the Amba Bar at Tinamba Hotel provided festivalgoers with all sorts of cocktails, wines and beverages. Beer drinkers enjoyed the atmosphere, with many from the crowd stating how lovely the event was. Upon arrival, guests were given a Gippsland Beer Fest schooner glass which they could reuse all day and take home. Festivalgoers could have arrived in style, with a few Raymond Island natives flying over on the helicopter to get among the Beer Fest action. David Visser from Lakes Entrance Helicopters

THE weather turned it on for the first-ever Gippsland Beer Fest. Hundreds flocked to Tinamba Hotel on Sunday, November 26, to enjoy local brews and tunes. The event, organised by Gippsland Beer, was ready to go in under two months - creating a brand and event that promotes local breweries throughout the Gippsland region. Their mission is to help create a vibrant beer scene and bring together the community with a new experience and hand-crafted local beer. You could say their mission was a massive success, as the community turned up to celebrate their local brewing scene. Brad Bailey, one of the event organisers, was elated that the sun came to join them on the day. "Gippsland Beer was mostly created to facilitate this (event)," he said. "Most of this is to help the breweries. They do it all on their own; they handle their social media, so we just wanted to support them." With so much local talent in the industry, Gerard Phelan and Simon Johnson, alongside Brad and Mitch Bailey, wanted to find a way to facilitate the growth of these home-grown brews. With a dream to make the beer houses from Phillip Island to Orbost household names and push their product onto the market, the group thought of no other way to promote these unique blends than to have a big old festival. "I believe about 500 to 600 tickets sold before

Photographs: Zaida Glibanovic (unless otherwise specified)

Jam-packed: Tinamba was a hive of activity as people came from all over to enjoy the good weather and beers on tap.

Ideas man: Guests could stay cool under the sun with the custom-built misting bar.

Photograph supplied

Debut: The first Gippsland Beer Fest was a huge success thanks to the work of the staff, brewers and organisers.

Photograph: Tania Johnson

partnered with organisers to provide chopper rides during the Beer Fest. Having previously worked with Tinamba Hotel, he also provided flights to the hotel for lunch and the Gippsland Food and Wine Festival. "We talked about coming out last minute but we didn't advertise, but it’s been really successful, and we've had a great day," he said. Unsure of the weather, the helicopter rides were in doubt, but as the sun shone down on the festival on Sunday, Mr Visser said the show had to go on. "We've done a few flights, and it's just a different way to see the area; we go up to Glenmaggie Weir, which is really nice to see from the air - just a 10-minute flight. "Next year, we'll do a bit more and come back again." If helicopters weren't cool enough, The Gippsland Beer Fest were excited to introduce a custom misting bar from Irrigear Tinamba. The misting bar was aesthetically pleasing and refreshing, spraying water vapour onto guests to cool off under the hot Sunday sun. Offering a unique experience, the misting bar was an exciting addition to the festival on the warm day. Good Land Brewing Co.’s Jesse Krekelberg said, "Everyone’s pretty wrapped about the weather". "Business is always good; the locals really get around us at these sorts of things," he said. Since opening its doors in 2021, Good Land Brewing in Traralgon has found tremendous

success locally, with the Latrobe Valley community rallying behind them. In its two years of operation, the Traralgon brewery has made award-winning brews and has taken their specialty flavours to national competitions. Maffco Brewery and Distillery had a busy day as many flocked to taste the new local sensation. The unique beer flavours and food from local produce were a massive hit among the crowd. Gippsland Beer isn't done promoting local businesses. On the festival day, Gippsland Beer launched the great Gippsland Beer Trail. From Orbost to Phillip Island, the trail is a first of its kind to include every brewery in Gippsland. A chance to win a weekend trip along the Gippsland Beer Trail in 2024 alongside the team at Gippsland Beer was up for grabs at the Sunday festival. Not only did the Gippsland Beer Fest help support local brewers, but it also donated three dollars of every ticket sale back to the local community. Organisations such as the Tinamba Community Hall, CFA Fire Brigade and the Heyfield’s Lions Club will receive donations. Off the back of this year's huge success, there is no doubt the blokes at Gippsland Beer will go bigger and better for next year's Gippsland Beer Fest.

Morwell

Bowling Club Come and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere Open 7 days Become a member today Bistro Meals Social Bowls Ice Creamery Function Rooms Lounge Area Kids Room

Foxtel Special Meal Deals Outdoor Area Toddler Room Large Parking Area

52 Hazelwood Road Morwell

Phone 5134 3449

www.morwellbowls.com.au Page 12 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

GP1665156

MOE

s a m t s i r h C S

MiSka’s Yesterday and Today Ladies Fashion

GP1665145 GP1665 GP16 G GP P16 P1 P 16 1665 66 665 65 6 5145 14 45 5

Drop in and load up for Christmas

IN OUR NEW LOCATION

SPOIL YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE WITH A GIFT VOUCHER

25% Storewide 2 42A Moore Street Moe

Moe Traders Associati on

GP1665024 GP1665024

Gifts for Skaters of all ages, Decks, trucks, wheels, bearings and complete boards r Full range of scoote e te parts and complet th ith w g on al , scooters s, ts et lm he streetwear, s, pads, shoes, sock hats and much more!

Shop 8, Shaws Arcade 36 George Street, Moe

find us on

GP1665054

MASSIVE SAVINGS E R O ST E TH S S O R C A S D E B D N A E ON FURNITUR

32 George Street Moe 5127 2099 GP166 645 595 5

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 13

MOE

Ph 51278122

www.lillypillyflorist.com.au

Christmas Hampers available Or pop in and create your own from our hamper bar

Moe Traders Associati on GP1665147 GP1665 GP16 G GP P16 P1 P 1665 1 66 665 6 65 65147 14 1 47 47

Our first drop of Christmas stock is available for pre-order! We have our mixed sweet boxes in small and large, mince pies, yoyos, gingerbread, peanutbrittle, marshmallows, brownies, caramels, and more. Small feeds 2 and is $37 Large feeds 4 and is $67.

GP1665140

12 Moore Street , Moe

s a m t s i r h C S

Our fruit pies (Apple, blueberry, peach, cherry, apricot) are $25 and our other pies (lemon meringue, pear and frangipane, coconut cream, chocolate ganache, pecan) are $27.50.

Handpainted Christmas cookies are $4ea or sets of 6 giftboxed for $24. Our fruit cakes are super dense and rich with fruit, covered in marzipan and royal icing $40. Mince pies are 6 for $20. Just get in touch to pop an order in. The last day for orders is December 18th. All stock is available for pickup from December 5th December 23rd.

34 Rutherglen Road, Newborough

Mobility And More Moe A Choices Flooring

Scooter Sale

Gift Card

FREY EBAG

CARRH EVERY

WIT R SOLD E SCOOT IONS APPLY *CONDIT

VALUED AT $200

is the perfect choice

for someone who is planning a home makeover or new home build in the new year.

ALSO RUNNING

30% OFF RUGS DEC, JAN & FEB

GP1665002

54 Langford St, Moe

5127 2499

Page 14 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

OTHER COLOURS AVAILABLE

03 5127 2099

www.mobilityandmore.com.au u OPEN 9am-12pm Saturday

GEORGE ST. MOE, VIC. 3825

s a m t s i r h C S

Moe Traders Associati on GP1665148 GP1665 GP16 G GP P16 P1 P 1665 1 66 665 6 65 6 5148 148 48

GP1665098

GP1665151

MOE

GP1665153

Y U BLOCAL Y MUNIT M O C R RT YOU SUPPO

ORT P P U S CAL LO

...and contribute to a brighter future for the whole community. When you buy local you receive local service and support and you also help ensure the prosperity of the region. Moe And don’t forget about the convenience of shopping local.

Traders Associat ion

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 15

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Non-stop laughter at ‘Bogan Shakespeare’ By KATRINA BRANDON

DON’T judge a bogan by their flannel. At Bogan Shakespeare with Here There & Everywhere Theatre Co, they expressed that Shakespeare is in every part of everyday life as we know it … just slightly more theatrical. This isn’t a show for everyone, but to those who are bogan, understand bogan and don’t mind a little bit of banter with swearing, then this one is for you. The show brings on old Shakespearean ghost actors, who want to prove to the audience that Shakespeare wasn’t far off our everyday Australian bogans. With a cast of six, these group of actors sure do know how to be bogan and theatrical. With sexually-charged gestures towards sexual advances and a solid beat down on Collingwood fans and, of course throwing it down to Moe. No one else could

do a better job of pulling off the bogan stereotype. The ghost aspect worked well, with teaching them how it worked to playing out scenes from Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, while sharing bits and pieces of what theatre used to be like in the time of Shakespeare, as well as the certain deaths the actors supposedly encountered. While educational, the public displays of affection aspect of the show proved a little too much for some viewers, but for most of the show, the crowd was off the edge of their seats, laughing at the jokes within the show. The best bit was the bogan to Shakespeare insult comparison seeing who could understand what. With ‘I have seen better faces in my time than stands alone on any shoulder that I see before me’ against ‘even a Collingwood supporter would be better’, the differences were evening and night.

Worth seeing: Express reporter Katrina Brandon offers her review of Bogan Shakespeare.

Photograph supplied

Dance: A Celtic Christmas plays at GPAC this Saturday.

Photograph supplied

GPAC does a Celtic Christmas A CELTIC Christmas is coming to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) this Saturday, December 9. The Celtic Christmas show is run by an Australian Irish dancing touring company called Pace Live Entertainment Group, which tours with talented dancers from all over Australia. Featuring dancing legend, Sean Michael McHugh and 2022 senior ladies World Champion, Ciara Loughran, the show is said to be a feel-good extravaganza filled with moments of laughter and festive holiday spirits. Director and producer, Brent Pace, said the show aimed to be highly memorable. "In our Christmas show, we've curated a spectacular line-up, featuring unparalleled talents from across the globe. From world-class musicians to the most skilled Irish dancers, our stage is graced by the very best in the industry. But beyond the sheer technical brilliance, what sets this show apart is the heart-warming spirit of the Christmas season infused in every note played and every step danced," he said. "It's a production that embodies the essence of the holidays - a feel-good extravaganza filled with laughter, Christmas cheer, and the pure joy of the festive season. After receiving rave reviews

in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK in 2022, we are absolutely thrilled to bring this enchanting experience to South Australia and Victoria this year.” Australian Irish dancing duo and producer, Ceili Moore and Brent Pace have won world championships and danced alongside great dancers such as Michael Flatley, Riverdance and Gaelforce. With both of them coming from known Irish dancing families in Australia, their union has seen the creation of live entertainment company Pace Live Entertainment Group, a uniquely Australian-Irish dance touring company which brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world. Choreographed and produced by Mr Pace and World Champion and Ms Moore, A Celtic Christmas is the star-studded spectacular you won’t want to miss this Christmas season. With Christmas spirits and the magical experience of Ireland, the aim is to bring the audience to the magical land and engage them in the spirit of Christmas. For more information and tickets, go to latrobe. vic.gov.au/gpac/events/A_Celtic_Christmas_by_A_ Taste_of_Ireland

0 . $ '& ' % % + + & -/- '& %! ,* $

) $ ) $ + '$ $ $

$ $ %% % & + $ & $ + ' ! . $ '& $ ( % &

$&' &+ & $ $ & % + '$

) %&+ & % & '$ + $ + $ %& $% $ * &+ & & '& ' + . & $ $ &

&%' + /% %!

#$ ) $ $' & $

' $ $ % ) & '$

$( % & '

& % . $ '& '&%& $ $ %% & '$ $% " ( & $ $ & & ( ) & %&+ &% $ $ & ( % & $ $+ % & ( & & %% %& " ( & % ' & %% %& & '$& $ + '$ $ $! ( + '$ $ $ ! 0 . $ '&!

GP1665005

Page 16 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

GP1665107

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 17

news

2050 Vision at Gippsland Water GIPPSLAND Water is looking to the future, with the release of its 2050 Vision which explores future pathways for the organisation. The 2050 Vision is a public document that looks almost 30 years ahead and charts possible pathways to achieve success. Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming said the 2050 Vision was one example of how Gippsland Water was planning ahead. “Our customers expect us to plan for the future and this document is one example of that and what it could mean for our organisation and most importantly our customers,” she said. “The vision describes a future state where responsible water management is harmoniously integrated to support the wellbeing of people, Country and economy. “To help shape this future state, we have considered the impacts of climate change, increased debt, water insecurity and an enhanced digital future. “At its core the vision has four long views, affordable and secure water, smart service delivery, sustainable and prosperous region and water for a better environment. “These long views will help to inform our future decisions including leading in delivering circular economy outcomes and innovation in how we maintain and modernise our infrastructure. “While this document looks to 2050, it is a vision not a plan and we will adapt to a changing world as necessary.” Ms Cumming said developing the vision had stretched and enhanced the strategic-thinking capability of the organisation. “We’re first in our sector to create a vision out to the year 2050 and look to how we will operate then,” Ms Cumming said. “We’ve identified and considered the biggest risks, challenges and opportunities to inform and guide this vision and the work, such as capability building, required to reach this end state. “While we have published our 2050 Vision, it is a living document and we will continue to review and update as our future becomes clearer.” To view the 2050 Vision, visit gippswater.com. au/2050-vision

news@lvexpress.com.au

St Paul’s students showcase their talents THE recent and eagerly-anticipated Year 9 Exhibition Evening celebrated student-driven projects at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School. Year 9 students had engaged in a term-long, self-directed project that explored diverse interests which came to life during the evening which included refurbished tinnies, resin projects, training to become a soccer referee, costume and set design, game design, homemade fishing lures, earring creations, crochet products, quilting and photography artwork to name a few. St Paul’s Head of Years 9 and 10, Sandra Timmer-Arends, spoke highly of the students’ perseverance, creativity and achievement in their projects.

“The passion, motivation, and self-expression exhibited by the students left an indelible impression on all who attended,” she said. “Not only did the event provide an opportunity for parents/guardians and teachers to witness the talents of their students, but it also instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment within the students themselves.” Amid their project displays, the atmosphere buzzed with lively conversations and enthusiastic exchanges, highlighting the students’ enthusiasm to share their newfound knowledge and experiences with families, other students and educators. “One of the highlights of the evening was

witnessing the powerful conversations taking place throughout the room. Students eagerly shared their knowledge and experiences, engaging in spirited discussions with our community.” The Year 9 Thinking and Learning Program at St Paul’s prepares students for senior school years and broadens their education by taking a multidisciplinary approach and encouraging students to reflect on their own learning. Students personalise their learning experience through the Personal Learning Project with the support and guidance of their educators.

Artistic: Liana with her new photography skills showcasing photos that capture the essence of animals of all different types in different locations.

Duo: Charles and Hamish, each with their own refurbished tinny complete with a new timber storage compartment and marine carpet.

Sporting: Mica who produced a basketball ring from scratch and a backboard.

Selection: Kenna with her resin products including platters, coasters and earrings. Photographs supplied

Y U BLOCAL ITY N U M COM R U O TY R O P P SU

T R O P SUP CAL LO

...and contribute to a brighter future for the whole community. GP1648098

Page 18 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

school news

www.lvexpress.com.au

Charitable work of Team Timor State respect walk

IN the heart of community, a group of compassionate and dedicated teachers with a boundless passion for education have taken on an incredible mission. They lead the St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s student Team Timor group, which has raised money for educational programs and projects in East Timor for over 20 years. Their focus between 2020 and 2022 was to raise money for the construction of an English Language Study Centre (ELSC) in the picturesque Malime Village, and Team Timor successfully raised more $25,000 during that time. Team Timor’s and the Friends of Ermera’s united vision became a reality when, in June 2023, construction on the ELSC was completed. Team Timor’s fundraising additionally financed the furnishing of the building and the training of three staff to run the English language program. Friends of Ermera had digitally provided Team Timor the English program details and Team Timor participants printed, labelled and laminated these materials. St Paul’s teachers Andrea Heard, Kirsten Enders and Noriko Teranishi, ventured to East Timor over the school holidays. Beyond delivering the printed English program and other educational materials, their aim was to personally share their teaching knowledge with the new ELSC staff who will carry the knowledge forward. Their journey stands as a true testament to their compassion and unwavering determination, making an enduring impact on education that transcends far beyond our local community.

Abroad: Kirsten Enders, assisting the ELSC staff at Malimea.

Worldwide: St Paul’s educators Noriko Teranishi, Kirsten Enders and Andrea Heard with ELSC staff at the new ELSC in Malimea. Photographs supplied They spent the first two days registering the English program in the Gleno township with the Malimea team and the English staff from the established Gleno ELSC. This mammoth task entailed manually recording an inventory of every single teaching resource in a bound book (each individual worksheet, headphones, MP3 players, memory sticks loaded with audio tracks of stories and nursery rhymes, etc). At Malimea Village, they were able to finally see the product of their fundraising efforts - the newly-constructed ELSC. Ms Heard said it was a proud moment to see it all come together. “Manuel, the English teacher in charge and his two assistants, Adriana and Sebastiana, were as proud as punch as they stood back while we took it all in, the new orange building cheerfully ready to welcome many future students,” she said. Together, they collaborated on the placement and labelling of the English program items. The St Paul’s teachers then provided staff training and demonstrated methods of linking the resources to the program to improve understanding. “We are in awe of the progress these individuals have made with their training to date”, Ms Heard said. “And know that once students begin their own

English journey in January 2024, they will be in good hands.” Team Timor will continue to fundraise for the ongoing costs of wages, more teaching resources, maintenance of the building, technical items (printer, computer, MP3 players) and more.

Knowhow: St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Traralgon campus educator and Head of Team Timor Traralgon, Kirsten Enders, and Warragul Campus educator and Head of Team Timor Warragul, Andrea Heard, familiarising the ELSC staff with educational resources.

The Range Retirement Village is a retirement living community in Moe, boasting a live-in Manager and high-quality residential villas set inside a gated community. The Range offers elegant new and refurbished two and three-bedroom independent living villas, set in attractive and well-manicured surrounds. Each villa features an open-plan living area, wellappointed kitchen, private courtyard garden and single or double garage.

Walk: Trafalgar High School students Charlee Barnes-Stephens and Hayley Sutton outside Parliament House.

Photograph supplied

TRAFALGAR High School students travelled to Melbourne to participate in the Walk Against Family Violence recently. A team of Year 7, 8 and 9 students represented the Trafalgar High School community as 5000 Victorians gathered and walked from Parliament House to the Carlton Gardens calling for a future where all are safe, equal and respected. This event, held on Friday, November 24, marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. “We thank the students and staff who joined in the walk in solidarity with victim survivors and to take action to prevent family violence and violence against women,” Trafalgar High School Principal, Brett Pedlow said. “At Trafalgar High School we have a full curriculum of respectful relationships from Year 7 to VCE, and to see our young people take these messages beyond the classroom to the wider community is fantastic to see.”

VILLAS NOW

AVAILABLE

Plan your social life with your new community. You will have the flexibility and freedom to embrace life with a social calendar that includes, billiards, indoor bowls, craft, movie nights, trivia, bingo, cards and many more social activities and make use of our community bus to get around our local area.

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

M e rry C h rist miliea ss f ro m ou r fa milie s t o y ou r fa m Features available for our residents to share at The Range Retirement Village include indoor pool, billiard Resort-Style Clubhouse room, cinema, dining area, craft room, library with internet access, outdoor barbeque and entertaining area.

12 Range Way, Moe Sales and Inspections Phone: 1800 531 956 www.therangeretirementvillage.com.au The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 19

school news

e n i l n O

news@lvexpress.com.au

Subscribe to the Latrobe Valley Express Happy HIPPY graduates

Well done: HIPPY graduates Chole, Lloyd, Aarogya, Milla, Dustin, Oscar, (front) Lawrence, Colin, Tali and Samuel. Photograph supplied

Digital Edition

EARLIER this month, 13 children graduated from the HIPPY program, delivered by Anglicare Victoria in partnership with The Brotherhood of St Laurence, after two years of engagement. HIPPY - the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters - is a free program based in Morwell for families that supports kids’ learning in the two years before school. HIPPY parents can also gain part-time employment as tutors through the program for two years in a family-friendly environment, with regular training to build confidence and develop professionally, leading to many parents to further study or employment after completing the program. Being a ‘HIPPY’ leads to further education and employment. Wayne Harker is a great case study example of this. A previous parent of the program, Wayne was a tutor for almost two years. He’s now gone on to work in another local Anglicare Victoria program. “HIPPY has opened up a pathway and opportunity for me to gain valuable work experience in the sector and build my skills and confidence,” he said. Not only this, the program also gives children a strong start to education and instills a love of learning. Parent Sammii Clifford, mother of Dusty, says,

FREE

St Michael’s art exhibition on show

% "$ %! " $ #

Scan this QR code to subscribe Or visit latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/ subscribe Page 20 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

“The HIPPY program has given me confidence in myself as Dusty’s teacher and helped him to connect with his Aboriginal culture.” Parent Kim Merciera, mother of Lloyd, says: “It was such a proud moment as a HIPPY parent, to see the joy on Lloyd’s face as he received his graduation medal. HIPPY has truly helped Lloyd have a love of learning.” HIPPY Program Manager, Michelle Taranto said the program carried a range of benefits. “HIPPY is a fun and engaging way to introduce learning to children before school age. Families of children aged three and four are supported to become their children’s first teachers,” she said. “The program supports parents to gain the skills to turn any moment into a learning experience. “We’re passionate about offering employment opportunities to parents of the program and have seen great success over the past two years.” HIPPY places are available for 2024. Families can register interest or find more information about the HIPPY program by phoning 5135 9555 or emailing hippy.latrobe@anglicarevic.org.au

THERE were a lot of budding Picasso’s at St Michael’s Primary School, Traralgon recently, as the art show was in full swing. All the students had artwork exhibited, which had been collected throughout the year. There were pieces of sculpture, painting, collage, mixed media, drawing and woollen weaving on display. Many proud artists and their families looked at the wonderful creations they had made. Nana Eileen commented on the use of beautiful colours in the children’s artwork. Mum Suzi said, “What a fabulous display of creativity and hard work.” Grade 3 student Blake said, “I felt proud when I showed my nan and pop my swimming artwork.” Another student, Isabella from Grade 1, said, “I liked that my picture of a pink submarine was on the wall.” St Michael’s Visual Arts teachers, Jenny Hanrahan and Sue Hill said it was wonderful to see so many parents, grandparents and friends taking

the time to see all the artwork on display and also working in the classrooms with the children.

Sketch: Bryce and his dad and mum beside his charcoal portrait.

Out there: Mila and her mum beside her ‘Abstract Art’.

Family: St Michael’s Primary School, Traralgon student Nicolas with his mum and grandparents. Photographs contributed

Here: Justin and his mum looking at his ‘Pop Art’.

Colour: Jasper and his mum checking out his ‘Weaving’ artwork.

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Cheer: Kids can make free phone calls to Santa until Christmas Eve from any Telstra payphone.

THIS

Photograph supplied

CHRISTMAS Call Santa for free

THE boots are polished, the bells are jingling, the big red suit is freshly washed and hanging on the line. For Aussie kids of all ages, it’s time to ring in the festive season with the return of Free Calls to Santa hotline from any of 14,500 Telstra payphones around the country. Last year there was more than 11,000 calls made from Telstra payphones to the North Pole on Christmas Eve alone. So, whether you're based in Subiaco or Sapphire Beach, you'll have plenty of time to get your call in. Staying connected to friends and family is essential during the festive season, and to add an extra dose of holiday magic, kids across Australia will be able to do more than just talk to Santa about their Christmas lists. From asking about the weather in the North Pole, to what the reindeer like to snack on before their big Christmas Eve adventure, the Free Calls to Santa hotline is more interactive this year, allowing kids young and old to have more engaging conversations with the jolly man in red. For those looking to skip the crowds in shopping

centres, payphones offer a convenient and cost-free alternative to get a call in to Santa. For kids, calling Santa also provides a fun and easy way to learn how to use and locate their nearest payphone in case of an emergency. A handy tip: Use Free Calls to Santa to show kids how a payphone works and remind them that they can use one when it’s needed. Fun fact: Every payphone has a unique number you can dial from your mobile. This is a great way to show kids what an old-fashioned phone sounds like! How to call Santa from a Telstra payphone:  First, head to any Telstra payphone until December 24. You can find your closest payphone by using the payphone finder on Telstra.com or Google Maps;  Dial #HO HO HO (#46 46 46) and make sure you’re ready with a few questions for Santa, and to tell him what’s on your wish list. Santa’s elves have also helped liven up a special selection of payphones.

Positive Ambulance Victoria survey AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) continues to deliver high-quality care to its patients, with annual survey results indicating Victorians are highly satisfied with the care and experience they've received. Of the Victorian respondents, 98 per cent of patients said they were satisfied with the level of care AV paramedics provided them. AV paramedics remain highly-trusted within communities, with more than 95 per cent of respondents indicating they are confident in the ambulance service's quality of care and treatment. The Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) Patient Experience Survey 2023 monitors patient experiences with ambulance services across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Ambulance Victoria Acting Chief Operations Officer, Anthony Carlyon said the survey results reflect AV's commitment to excellence. "These results demonstrate the high level of care provided by our crews on the ground every single day," he said.

"Overall patient satisfaction has remained at 97 per cent or above for the past five years, which shows our standards of providing best-quality patient care are embedded within the organisation. "I want to thank our highly skilled and professional workforce for their continued work to deliver high quality care to Victorians. "These results are a big pat on the back to our teams across the state who will continue to work to improve our service to the community." Most respondents were pleased with ambulance response times, with 64 per cent reporting an ambulance arrived quicker than expected, and another 25 per cent stating an ambulance took about the amount of time they expected. AV saw improved results from 2022 across all categories measured in the survey. For more information on the CAA Patient Experience Survey, visit caa.net.au/ patient-experience-survey

This year The Express will be providing a Christmas Tree for placement of gifts for children less fortunate in our local communities. Feel the warmth as you give the gift of GIVING and place a gift under the tree to do your part in putting a smile on someone's face this Christmas. All gifts will be passed onto Berry Street, Morwell Office, for distribution at their discretion on Monday 11 December, 2023 at 3pm. Gifts should be for babies and children up to 16 years and received no later than 2pm Monday 11 December, 2023

Please do not wrap presents

Feel the warmth and visit us at: Latrobe Valley Express 21 George Street, Morwell

GP1663119

Online donations can be made by visiting https://gifts.berrystreet.org.au

On track: Annual survey results indicate Victorians are highly-satisfied with the care and experience they’ve received from Ambulance Victoria (AV). Photograph supplied The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 21

HOROSCOPES

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Craft: Art Therapist with Anglicare Victoria, Karen Ryder.

Photographs: Katrina Brandon

by Joanne Madeline Moore

December 4 - December 10, 2023

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

With the Sun and Mars shining in fellow fire sign Sagittarius, you’re in Ram freedom-bunny mode! Plus, indulgent Venus and restless Jupiter rev up your adventurous, extravagant side. So this week will work best if you experiment and explore, stretch well beyond your comfort zone, and fraternise with a stimulating crowd. But you could receive unsettling information about a friend or financial matter. Do some stringent fact checking and be extra patient.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

This week’s stars highlight the constant balancing act between individual needs and relationship responsibilities. Jupiter and Uranus (both in Taurus) emphasise the importance of maintaining your individuality and prioritising personal projects. Whereas Venus (your ruling planet) shines a bright spotlight on your partner, relatives and/or friends. Are you meeting their needs, as well as your own? Tuesday and Wednesday are terrific for socialising.

GGemini (May 21 - June 20)

The Sun and Mars are both transiting through your relationship zone, so a problem with a loved one should start to improve, as long as you are proactive about finding a solution. When it comes to your aspirations for the future, don’t just dream about them. You need a practical plan (and the cooperation of others) to turn abstract dreams into robust reality. The late week stars highlight travelling, teaching, studying, intense conversation and inner contemplation.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Attached Crabs – this week’s stars are perfect for cementing your commitment to your partner, as you find extra romantic ways to show your affection. Singles – give superficial suitors a wide berth. Look for lasting love with a soulful Scorpio or a charismatic Capricorn. And – with the Sun and Mars in your wellbeing zone – don’t just talk about impprovingg your fitness levels. Be proactive,, jump off the comfy couch and get physical in the great outdoors!

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

The focus is on friends, as the Sun and Mars move through your friendship zone. But don’t let your peer group influence you too much. The planets encourage being your own person and doing your own thing. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer-songwriter Jim Morrison: “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” Creativity is high on Friday, but don’t let your tendency to gossip come between you and others.

Virgo g (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

This week Mercury (your power planet) forms a fabulous trine with lucky, plucky Jupiter. Plus, Jupiter and Uranus are both jumping through your aspirations and adventure zones. So you need to be more proactive and courageous about turning current average opportunities into future good fortune. Where intention flows, energy goes! Your inspiring motto for the moment is from birthday great, poet Emily Dickinson: “Fortune befriends the bold.”

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) On Tuesday and Wednesday, taskmaster Saturn links up with your ruling planet Venus. Which encourages and boosts your conscientious, perfectionist side. But don’t overdo it, Libra! Leave room for mistakes, stumbles and occasional sloppiness. No one can get things 100% right all the time. Wisdom for the week comes from birthday great, actress Dame Judi Dench: “I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself – that is the best combination.” Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Mercury and Pluto (your patron planet) are transiting through your communication zone. So you’re keen to enjoy plenty of stimulating conversations with a wide range of interesting, adventurous people within your extended peer group. It’s a wonderful week for flashes of inspiration as you fraternise with local, interstate and/or international friends. The VenusSaturn trine will help you sort out your priorities and face relationship responsibilities with a smile.

Sagittarius g (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

The Sun and Mars are visiting your sign (plus Mercury and Venus link up with Jupiter) so you’re in adventurous, freedom-loving mode. Limiting rules, regulations and restrictions won’t be welcome! But slow down, Sagittarius, otherwise you could be involved in an argument or accident. Inspiring quote is from singer-songwriter Jim Morrison (who was born on December 8, 1943): “The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.”

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) On Tuesday and Wednesday, Venus makes a lovely link with your power planet Saturn, which favours financial matters, established relationships and finding long-term love. Then Friday’s Mercury/ Jupiter trine is particularly good for business, travel, education, conversation and curiosity. Your mantra for the moment is from birthday great Walt Disney: “We keep moving forward, opening up new doors andd doiing new things because we’’re curiious.””

Aquarius q (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Couurageous Mars and the creative Sun are currently transiting through your hopes-and-wishes zone. So it’s important to dream a dream, turn it into a goal, and then make it happen. No procrastinating or complaining, Aquarius! Your motto for the moment is from birthday great Walt Disney (who was born on December 5, 1901): “All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them.” Friday is fabulous for catching up with family and friends. Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

The more creative and proactive you are at work, school or college, the better the week will be. And the more you help others, the more connected you’ll feel. With Mercury moving through your networking zone, it’s also time to boost your social media profile by communicating with more family, friends, colleagues, clients and/or customers. You have the ability to influence people in positive ways, as you employ encouragement and praise to get others onside.

16 days of Activism art exhibit with LRG By KATRINA BRANDON

“WE arrived as strangers. Each carrying a silent load. I don’t think any of us knew what to expect,” said a victim-survivor, who is sharing with many others their journies through family, and domestic violence through art. From November 25 to December 10, the Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) and Anglicare Victoria are sharing a piece in response to the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year’s theme is ‘UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls’. The display is a globe surrounded by hands representing those around the world who are victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. On average, an Australian woman is killed by a man that they know every 10 days, and according to Karen Ryder, an art therapist with Anglicare, that statistic can get even worse. “We all deserve to be safe, equal, and respected,” Ms Ryder said. “The globe represents the whole world, and we are a small part of that world. I have highlighted Australia on the globe in the exhibit. The globe and the hands raised towards the centrally placed globe represent the global unification of activism to end violence against women and children.” Those affected can be anyone, such as your neighbour, co-worker, sister, aunt, and even your children’s friends. Ms Ryder said that the best thing for you to do if you want to support someone, is to listen to them and to be aware that there is

family and domestic violence all around the world. “If people wish to help someone they think may be experiencing family violence, it starts with being supportive, listening, and not casting judgement,” Ms Ryder said. “People often don’t realise the small things that make up family violence or domestic violence, whether it might be controlling finances or the obvious things of being controlling physically or violently; there’s the way that people may speak to each other or put others down. There are different types of abuse, and they are not always physical. Abuse is a pattern of behaviour to gain power and control.” The exhibit highlights the issue, raising awareness that it is a global problem and shares visual representations from victim-survivors. Art is often used in therapy quite a bit for different reasons. “People often do art or expressive therapy in their own way by colouring in, listening to music, dancing, cooking or gardening. It’s therapeutic art rather than specific art therapy … more mindfulness by being aware of what you are creating, spending time to reflect, being calm and engaging in some self-care time,” Ms Ryder said. “The art allows the attention to not necessarily be on someone but with the hands directed to the creation.” The Latrobe Regional Gallery is showing ‘UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls’ until this Sunday (December 10). For more information on family and domestic violence, go to respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

GP1663 6 266 2 6

This advertising space could be yours This week my stars are telling me thatt I’m goiing to purchase a fan ntastic barg gain

YOU BEAUTY!

To advertise your bargains, products or services in this column or for information, simply phone Jenny Mann on 5135 4412 today. Page 22 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Awareness: Latrobe Regional Gallery is showing an exhibition for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women until this Sunday.

The Guide PICK OF THE WEEK CHRISTMAS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY 10, Friday, 7.30pm

If you aren’t lit up in Christmas mode already with carols blaring, the pudding mix triumphantly in the freezer and a present list done and dusted, this annual extravaganza from the iconic magazine is assured to deck your halls with ideas. Hosted by Sarah Harris (pictured) with The Women’s Weekly editor-in-chief Nicole Byers and food director Fran Abdallaoui, there’s a smorgasbord of celebs sprinkling Christmas cheer. In the kitchen, Denise Drysdale, Jessica Rowe and Khanh Ong create a delicious menu. Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny have a sing-off, Jackie O and bestie Gemma O’Neill glam up and Osher Günsberg and his clan share what they’re grateful for this season.

Would you scoff the leftover ham sitting idly in the fridge two weeks after it was served up to the extended family? In this festive special, the truth comes out. Playful Andy Lee returns to the hosting chair and the 100 faces on screen to find out what tickles the group’s fancy during Christmas time. Joining the merry festivities as panellists are glamorous Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk and comedians Tommy Little and Anne Edmonds. There’s also a surprise guest in store as we’re educated on pertinent matters: how many people have had a hospital stint related to a bonbon accident, and what percentage of folks would file the classic actioner Die Hard under Christmas viewing.

THEN YOU RUN SBS Viceland, Monday, 9.25pm

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Most teenagers complain their parents aren’t edgy enough, but fresh hly finished oblem. In this high-schooler Tara (Leah McNamara, pictured) doesn’t have that pro he other vividly styled Irish thriller, you could say her family has gone too far th way. A buddy summer holiday trip turned drug-laden nightmare, the ludicrous and comical developments are fast-paced and (mostly) fun. Normal P People’s ’ McNamara is outstanding as Tara, who is not only contending with gaangsters in Rotterdam after discovering her estranged father is a drug kingpin, but guns, gore and a serial killer. After last episode’s jail shenanigans, pregnant Stink S (Vivian Oparah) must somehow survive Reagan’s (Richard Coyle) assassins.

British comedian Matt Lucas isn’t here to deliver the laughs in this serious and sombre episode. Known for playing over-the-top characters in the hit satirical sketch series Little Britain, tonight he traces his family history back to World War II, Nazi Germany and concentration camps. Lucas delves into his beloved late grandmother Margot’s story after she came to the UK from Germany in 1939. Featuring a surprising connection to writer Anne Frank, it’s a moving episode that at times leaves the usually animated Lucas speechless. Travelling to Berlin and Amsterdam, his journey is bittersweet. Next week, Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin’s history traces back to Australia.

Festive fizz: Tommy Little, Anne Edmonds, Andy Lee and Sophie Monk. THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE Nine, Sunday, 7pm

Wednesday, December 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 Britain’s Biggest Dig. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas At Maple Creek. (2020, PGal, R) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Rooftop Christmas Tree. (2016, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Farm To Fork. 1.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Canada v Australia. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGas) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran. 9.05 Australian Epic: Our Schapelle. (Mdl) Recounts the story of Schapelle Corby. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 QI. (Ms, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 We Hunt Together. (MA15+l, R) 12.35 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Final, Mal, R) 1.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Alone UK. (Mal) Naomi finds the long-term separation from her young son increasingly hard to bear. 9.25 Fargo. (MA15+) Munch makes a bold move. Indira and Witt have questions. Wayne takes a fall and Gator disappoints. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 COBRA. (Return, Malv) 11.45 Beneath The Surface. (Madl, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger is concealing something in her luggage. 7.30 Big Brother. (Final, Ml) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.55 Ed Sheeran V Adele. (Md, R) A head-to-head look at the work of English singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Adele. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 12.00 Parenthood. (Mds, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: King Hala. (PGm) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Sheeping. (Mls) Jeremy Clarkson decides to get sheep. 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. (PG, R) Follows police rescue and bomb disposal teams. 10.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv, R) Benson tries to make Noah’s Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap. 9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 1 of 4. Examines the Family Court murders, a violent chapter in Australian history. 10.30 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Dr Phil. (Md, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am TRT World

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Home Shopping.

6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 The Zoo. 3.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 It Is Written. 5.30 James Robison.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Bridal Path. (1959) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (1967, PG) 11.20 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 12.20am Madam Secretary. 1.20 Rizzoli & Isles. 2.20 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00 Brazil Untamed. 10.50 Voices To Martuwarra Fitzroy. 11.00 The Casketeers. Noon Faboriginal. 12.30 Going Places. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Burn Gently. (Premiere) 8.30 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. 10.00 Sweet Black Film: The Birth Of A Black Hero. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Taming Of The Shrew. Continued. (1967, PG) 7.40 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 Where Am I Going? (2016, M, Italian) 11.35 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 2pm Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 3.40 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.20 The Music Of Silence. (2017, PG) 7.30 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 10.00 Loro: The Director’s Cut Part 1. (2018, MA15+, Italian) Midnight Loro: The Director’s Cut Part 2. (2018, MA15+, Italian) 1.55 One Man Up. (2001, MA15+, Italian) 3.50 Two Irenes. (2017, M, Portuguese) 5.30 The Music Of Silence. (2017, PG)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Fishy Business.

9GO! (93, 82)

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

Programs. 5.30pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.45 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Karma’s World Songs. 6.45 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Supertato. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. 10.15 Killing Eve. 10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 12.30am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.50 ABC News Update. 12.55 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.

Newshour. 6.50 Indian Country Today News. 7.20 FBC News. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Shortland Street. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 PBS NewsHour. 5.20 Shortland Street. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Snowpiercer. (2013) 10.50 MOVIE: Tale Of Tales. (2015, MA15+) 1.15am Letterkenny. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7.00 Oz Fish TV. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Carrera Cup. Round 7. Highlights. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Extreme Unboxing. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 11.30 Crash Investigation Unit. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Medium. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

MEL/VIC

The Latrobe Valley Express, TV Guide Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 23

Thursday, December 7 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Rocky Mountain Christmas. (2017, PGa) Lindy Booth, Kristoffer Polaha, Treat Williams. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGas, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (M, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia: Broome. Part 4 of 4. 9.00 Grand Designs: Ely. (PG, R) Kevin McCloud meets a woman who plans to build a Malaysian-inspired pavilion, designed by her nephew. 9.45 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian: The Lucky Country. (Ml, R) Part 3 of 3. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (Final, R) 11.15 The Way We Wore. (PG, R) 12.15 Parliament Question Time. 1.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secret World Of Snacks: Sandwiches. (PGal) Narrated by Jo Brand. 8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Adam Liaw and Poh Ling Yeow end their journey by visiting Sydney and Canberra. 9.30 The Doll Factory. (Premiere, MA15+) A woman who paints dolls for a living meets someone by chance which throws her into a world of dark obsessions. 11.30 SBS World News Late. 11.55 The Congregation. (Mas, R) 2.25 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A passenger hopes for a smash hit. Fake registration labels are made with sticky tape are discovered. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Patty Duke. (MA15+ad, R) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a fresh look at the 2016 death of actor Patty Duke. 12.30 Pearson. (Malv, R) Keri thinks about her future. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) Part 1 of 4. 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) An actor is sent for an MRI of his brain which reveals multiple aneurysms which could burst at any time. 9.30 Big Miracles. (Mam, R) Follows 10 Australian couples and singles on their journey to becoming parents with the help of IVF. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Crockett takes a risk. 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Drive TV. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. Part 1 of 4. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson heads to the Bronx SVU for answers after becoming the target of a ruthless gang leader. Fin works with Sgt Kate Dixon and Detective Terry Bruno to help clear the other unit’s case backlog. 9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 2 of 4. Less than six weeks after the Gee bombing, there is another massive explosion. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Danny and Jamie clash over a gang shooting. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Question Everything. 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Australian Epic. 10.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am Live At The Apollo. (Final) 1.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Johannesburg. 2.05 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.05pm The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 The World’s Toughest Prisons. 11.05 Sex Tape Germany. 12.15am F*ck, That’s Delicious. 12.45 Most Expensivest. 1.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Danger Man. 7.00

Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Charley Moon. (1956) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: You Only Live Twice. (1967, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Not Even. (Premiere) 9.00 MOVIE: Empire Records. (1995, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Spy Who Never Dies. (2022, M) 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 45. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.15 MOVIE: Vampires Suck. (2010, M) Midnight I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 12.40 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Sydney FC v Perth Glory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (Final, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Planet America. (R) 11.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 Better Date Than Never. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (Mls, R) 2.00 Parliament. (Final) 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGav, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 Ancient Invisible Cities. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Music Of Silence. (2017, PG) 7.40 Oliver! (1968, PG) 10.20 From The Vine. (2019, M) 12.05pm Bye Bye Morons. (2020, M, French) 1.45 The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 4.00 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 5.35 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 7.40 A Royal Night Out. (2015, M) 9.30 The Ties. (2020, M, Italian) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Swap. (2018, PG, R) Jackie Seiden, Ashley Wood, Houston Rhines. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009, MA15+) 10.20 Watch Dogs. (Premiere) 10.50 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

GP1654317

OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 9 TILL MIDDAY

Friday, December 8 ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 11.00 Tiny Oz. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Finding The Archibald. (Ml, R) 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGav, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019, G) Erin Cahill, Kevin McGarry, Jaden Oehr. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGdls, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross meets a pair of foodie gardeners. 8.30 Under The Vines. (Final, PG) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy. Tippy flees the vineyard thinking she is a failure. 9.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate after a body is found covered in live rabbits at the Belville Small Pet Show. 10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events. 11.05 Question Everything. (R) 11.35 Life. (Mal, R) 12.35 Wakefield. (Madl, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Pyramid Tomb Raiders. (PGa) Archaeologists investigate tomb robbing. 8.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Follows archaeologists as they uncover the rise and fall of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Good People. (MA15+v) 11.55 L’Opera. (Mdls, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. From the SCG. 11.00 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) In a dystopian future where society is ruled by the church, a priest trained in the ways of battle disobeys his superiors to track down the vampires that kidnapped his niece. Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet. 1.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cole’s loyalty is tested when Ramse and Railly go rogue and embark on an unsanctioned mission to ’60s East Berlin. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG) A cat finds a new forever home. 8.30 MOVIE: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PGv, R) After leaving it until Christmas Eve to buy his son’s Christmas present, a loving father embarks on a wild journey. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman. 10.15 To Be Advised. 12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.15 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 2.45 9Honey Hacks. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards Summer. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. The Australian Women’s Weekly team celebrates Christmas. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Comedian Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet and Tom Hanks, as well as music legend Cher, who also performs her single DJ Play a Christmas Song. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Good Sam. (Ma) Griff prepares to return to surgery. 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 10.40 QI. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Hitsville. 1.35am Killing Eve. 2.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.55 Young Brides For Sale. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Unlimited. 10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Limetown. 12.55am MOVIE: HIV: The Neglected Pandemic. (2021, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Danger Man. 7.00

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.40 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 9.20 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 10.50 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 1.20pm The Music Of Silence. (2017, PG) 3.30 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 5.40 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 7.30 St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 9.30 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 11.45 If Only. (2019, M, French) 1.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon MOVIE: Mother Mountain. (2022, M) 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm MOVIE: Empire Records. (1995, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Strait To The Plate. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Coincidence. (2018, G, R) Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell, Kathie Lee Gifford. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 I Escaped To The Country. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 I Escaped To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Pie In The Sky. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (Return) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

11.30 American Restoration. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Mule. (2018, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

Page 24 — The Latrobe Valley Express, TV Guide Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: I’m All Right Jack. (1959) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker. 8.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

Saturday, December 9 ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) 2.50 The Durrells. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa) 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.00 Seed. (PGa, R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PGalv) Jane Seymour, Coco Jack Gillies. 3.30 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (Return)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 2.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Way We Wore. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) After Siegfried receives some difficult news, he is able to channel his feelings into saving a racehorse. 8.20 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates. 9.50 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) Annika investigates when a former police officer is found murdered on a burning houseboat. 10.40 Under The Vines. (Final, PG, R) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy. 11.25 QI. (Ms, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Snowdonia. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (PG) Part 3 of 5. The team host its first charity gala in three years in the castle’s iconic library. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: The Peak District, UK. (PGa, R) Bill Nighy narrates a journey through England’s picturesque Peak District. 10.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) Takes a look at the design of Buckingham Palace. 11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 12.55 Hope. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 VIC State Schools Spectacular. (PG) Coverage of the Victorian State School Spectacular featuring dance and musical performances. 9.30 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. (PG) Coverage of the NSW Schools Spectacular from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park featuring a celebration of youth, education, culture, diversity and remarkable young Australian talent. 12.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) With the temporal facility on the verge of destruction, Cole and Jones find themselves in the middle of a coup. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) The wonders of science are explored. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. (PG) Hosted by Lisa McCune and Dave Franklin. 8.30 MOVIE: A Sunburnt Christmas. (2020, Mal) A struggling family is surprised when a runaway criminal dressed as Santa Claus crashes onto their property. Daniel Henshall, Natasha Wanganeen, Chris Duncan. 10.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022, Mah, R) Michele Simms. 12.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The tower is on high alert. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. Jamie Oliver whips up budget recipes, including a chicken pie with a flavoured pastry. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A pooch enjoys a game of tennis with a possible new family to prove that it is young at heart. 8.30 Ambulance. (Mal) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside; a caller who is feeling suicidal but who refuses to go to hospital; and a male patient experiencing epileptic fits. 11.00 CSI: Vegas. (Mv, R) An archaeologist is murdered. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.25 MythBusters. 12.15am Portlandia. 1.00 Fleabag. 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Noisey. 12.55 Planet A. 1.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.45 Mastermind Aust. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mastermind Aust. 5.50 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.45 The Toys That Built The World. (Return) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 10.20 The Eruption: Stories Of Survival. 11.25 Vikings. 12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.10 Seinfeld. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm MOVIE: Falling In Love At Christmas. (2021, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: The Nine Kittens Of Christmas. (2021) 5.15 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets. (2016) 7.00 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Metro Sexual. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 11.35 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 1.15pm MOVIE: Super Mario Bros. (1993, PG) 3.10 Songlines. 3.55 Songlines On Screen. 4.30 Brazil Untamed. 5.20 Going Places. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Great Lakes Wild. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Johnny Cash: The Man In Black Britain. 9.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 7.10 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 8.45 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.50 The Ties. (2020, M, Italian) 12.45pm If Only. (2019, M, French) 2.35 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 5.00 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 My Old Lady. (2014) 10.30 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.35am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity Raceday and The Star Gateway Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Explore. 11.10 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 12.50pm MOVIE: The Ghost Of St. Michael’s. (1941, PG) 2.35 MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. H’lights. 4.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (Return) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 On The Fly. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 JAG. 2.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 2.30 Camper Deals. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. 10.15 NCIS. 11.10 Late Programs.

The Latrobe Valley Express management and staff would like to wish the community, clients and verry contributors a very

s a m t s i r h C y r r e M

and a safe and prosperous pro osperrous New Year. Yea ar

Sunday, December 10 ABC TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (Final) 10.00 Offsiders. (Final) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R) 5.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. Highlights. 4.05 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PG)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 SA Variety Bash. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Iconic Australia. (PGa, R) 12.30 Fishing Australia. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 2.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG, R) 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG) 4.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 8.20 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) Saint Marie is rocked by a baffling murder at Christmas time. 9.50 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) Lola’s suspicions of Liam intensify. 10.35 Troppo. (Final, Malv, R) Amanda confronts her demons. 11.30 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) 1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts: The Norman Takeover. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa) Part 1 of 2. Explores the story of Ramses the Great and the lost city of Pi-Ramesses. 10.20 Napoleon: In The Name Of Art. (Mans, R) A look at Napoleon, culture and art. 12.15 Jack The Ripper: The Case Reopened. (Mav, R) 1.25 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 4. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at the sophisticated British scam syndicate that is fleecing everyday Australians of $4 million a week. 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Abernathy amps up the pressure on Norma, forcing her to consider selling the motel. 1.00 Emergency Call. (PGa, R) Follows emergency call takers. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Comedy panel show. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, Mlv) A career bank robber gets caught up in a violent conflict with two corrupt FBI agents intent on stealing his money. Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh. 11.00 MOVIE: Motherless Brooklyn. (2019, Madlsv) Edward Norton. 1.50 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG, R) 2.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) As the single dates continue, Wes, Ben and Luke are keen to explore their new-found connections. 8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 9.35 You Can’t Ask That. 10.05 Doc Martin. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.35 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015, M) 1.05am Cooked. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Patriot Brains. 1.00 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.05 Jungletown. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 Shortland St. 4.55 The Great British Urine Test. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 9.25 History’s Greatest Of All-Time. (Premiere) 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Friends. 9.05 To Be Advised. 11.25 Friends. 1pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Friends. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Evil. 2.05 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 1.55 Going Places. 2.55 Bamay. 3.55 Characters Of Broome. 5.25 Ella Fitzgerald At The Paris Olympia. 6.00 Untold History Of The Pacific. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 8.30 Dance Rites. 10.05 MOVIE: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

Roxanne. Continued. (1987, PG) 7.00 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 8.35 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 3.00 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.30 Annette. (2021, MA15+) 11.05 Gotti. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 5.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.00 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas. (2021, PGaln) Michael Sheen, Cary Elwes, Nathalie Emmanuel. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

Noon Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.50 Late Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Fury. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 11.45 MOVIE: The Happiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 1.30pm MOVIE: The Duke Wore Jeans. (1958) 3.30 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

1.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 MOVIE: Annie. (2014, PG) 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.00 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) Midnight Kardashians. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

The Latrobe Valley Express, TV Guide Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 25

Monday, December 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.10 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love In Winterland. (2020, PGa, R) Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, Jack Turner. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas House. (2020, PGa) Treat Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Robert Buckley. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Prosecuting Evil. (Ma) The story of Ben Ferencz. 9.25 Under Cover. (PG, R) Explores how women over 50 are the fastest growing cohort experiencing homelessness in Australia. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That: Wheelchair Users. (Ml, R) An insight into people’s lives. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Yakka: Australia At Work: Groundbreakers. (PG, R) 12.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Close Encounters With Levison Wood: Walking With Polar Bears. (Mal) Part 3 of 3. 8.30 Concorde: The True Story. (PG) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the race to build the world’s first supersonic airliner. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv) Elena returns to Naples. 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. From University of Tasmania Stadium. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGad) Documents a two-car collision involves a police vehicle. An officer helps a woman suffering from an anxiety attack. 11.30 Highway Cops. (Ma) Follows the men and women who help keep motorists safe on New Zealand’s highways and byways. 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Norman takes Emma to the dance. 1.00 My Impossible House: Colossal Cathedral. (PG, R) Newlyweds transform a church. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Forests. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Undercover Pt 1. (MA15+dlv) The story of one of Queensland’s most decorated police officers, Keith Banks. 9.45 Forged In Fire. A look at the connection between Australia and Ukraine. 10.45 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 11.35 Kenan. (PGals) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) The bachelorettes have some time at the nail salon, where they discuss intimacy. 9.10 The Secrets She Keeps. (Mal) In prison, grief-stricken Meghan navigates a nightmare. Agatha’s dream of motherhood seems destined to be stripped away by forces outside her control. 10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) The team investigates whether a shooting at a Buddhist temple was a hate crime or something more personal. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 1.20 ABC News Update. 1.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Ice Man. 12.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Then You Run. 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 11.30 Hoarders. 1.10am The Devil You Know. 2.00 Transnational. 2.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. 1pm Charmed. 2.00 Friends. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Drivers Championship. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Big Ted’s Excellent Adventure: 50 Years Of Play School. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Untold History Of The Pacific. 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black Conversations. 9.05 Buckskin. 10.05 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.00 My Old Lady. (2014, M) Noon Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 2.15 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 4.15 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 7.30 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 9.40 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, Arabic) 11.55 Beginning. (2020, MA15+, Georgian) 2.20am Late Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Extreme Railways. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Real Seachange. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Catch Us If You Can. (1965) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

Tuesday, December 12 ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Love Story. (2019, PGa) Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf, Kevin Quinn. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 [VIC] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R) A look at the life of a female platypus. 8.55 Yakka: Australia At Work: At Your Service. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4. An exploration of how work helps shape Australia concludes by looking at the services industry. 9.55 Believing In Australia: Many Faiths. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.05 Employable Me Australia. (PG, R) 12.05 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Matt Lucas. (PGa) Actor Matt Lucas explores his roots. 8.35 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa) Documents the life of Katharine Hepburn, featuring sound recordings, letters and private interviews. Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, Lauren Bacall. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+s, R) 12.30 The Promise. (Mal, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 11.00 The Endgame. (Malv) As a rogue assassin hunts Elena, Sergey and Owen grapple with a threat that could unravel their whole plan. 1.00 Grand Crew. (Ms) The crew leaves behind the bar in Los Angeles to take a trip to a Santa Barbara vineyard. 2.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) With the bypass threatening the future of the motel, Norma’s anxiety continues to build. [VIC] Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics. 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv, R) An American reporter travels to the Australian Outback to meet an eccentric tour guide. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon. 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.20 Kenan. (PGal) 11.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. Three bachelors, Wesley Senna Cortes, Ben Waddell and Luke Bateman, search for love. 8.40 NCIS. (PGv, R) The NCIS team jumps into motion to investigate who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage. Knight’s father deals with a health scare while in Japan. 9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.45 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Fleabag. (Final) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.30am ABC News Update. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.50 The Inside Story. 1.20 Gaycation. 2.15 Gaycation: United We Stand. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. Replay. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Buckskin. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 The Casketeers. 8.30 MOVIE: Zappa. (2020, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

Lost In Paris. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.35 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 8.15 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 10.05 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 1.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 3.40 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 5.55 The Producers. (1967, PG) 7.35 Firepower. (1979, M) 9.30 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Christmas. (2020, PGa) Meagan Holder, Lamman Rucker, Bailey Tippen. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Page 26 — The Latrobe Valley Express, TV Guide Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

TEN (10, 5)

GP1664971

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 27

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

St Kieran’s welcomes upgrades Outdoor pools STAFF and students at St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, Moe celebrated the blessing and official opening of major refurbishment projects which have transformed the school. St Kieran’s Parish Priest, Fr Daniel Szewc, officially blessed and opened the new facilities. He was joined by Fr Peter Bickley - Board Director of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), Director of Catholic Education for DOSCEL, Paul Velten and St Kieran's Principal, Peter McKenna, along with staff, students, invited guests, and friends of the school and parish community. Mr McKenna said the refurbishment projects had created new, modern, light filled, flexible learning spaces, new administration area and staff and student amenities. The project was delivered in two stages to minimise disruption. The first stage included the relocation of the administration area to the front of the school, and refurbishment of general learning areas. The second stage included refurbishment of a two-storey general learning area including a lift and student toilets and additional toilets added to a further building. External works included car park extension, paths, security fencing, and new student drop off and pick up area.

Mr McKenna said the new administration building had created a welcoming entrance to the school that reflects the school’s Catholic identity and increased child safety and security. “Refurbished classrooms and amenities have increased our ability to deliver the highest quality learning, and teaching,” he said. Mr Velten commended the efforts of the project team, school and parish community. “St Kieran’s is committed to providing quality education and fostering strong ties within their learning community. The new facilities have provided additional resources and spaces for students to thrive academically, spiritually, and socially, now and into the future,” he said. The building projects at a total cost of $2,253,637 were supported by a $1 million grant from the federal government capital grants program, a loan from the Catholic Development Fund (CDF), and the school community. A congratulatory message from the Hon. Jason Clare MP, Federal Minister for Education, was read out to the community. Mr Velten thanked the federal government and Catholic Development Fund (CDF) for their support of the projects.

Occasion: St Kieran’s Primary School choir welcome guests at the blessing and opening of refurbished buildings

officially open for summer

Welcome: The new school entry and administration building at St Kieran’s.

Photographs supplied

Official: Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale (DOSCEL) Paul Velten, St Kieran’s Principal Peter McKenna, school leaders Henry Boothman, Noah Keltie, Mia Brincat, Molly Whit and Adrien Nardone, St Kieran’s Parish Priest, Fr Daniel Szewc, and students Alfie Barwell, Ella Cooper, Ava Sherman unveil the plaque commemorating the new facilities.

LATROBE City Council’s outdoor pools are officially open. The community will have the chance to enjoy the outdoor pools ahead of the summer season. Council operates much-loved pools at Moe and Yallourn North, which will remain open right through summer until March 11, 2024. Both pools are equipped with ample grass, shaded areas, barbecues, change facilities and children’s areas, making outdoor pools the perfect place to spend a hot summer day. Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe said outdoor pools are very popular within the community in the warmer months. “It is always great to see people making good use of our outdoor pools, enjoying an opportunity to connect and enjoy one another’s company while seeking some cool relief on a warm summer day,” he said. “Outdoor pools are also spaces where people can learn to swim and develop water safety skills. “I have seen first-hand the value of outdoor pools not only to the Moe and Yallourn North communities, but also the broader municipality.” The opening hours of the Moe and Yallourn North pools are subject to the following temperature requirements, decisions are based on Bureau of Metrology forecast for Moe issued at 6pm the day before: - On days forecast 36 degrees or above, all outdoor pools are open from 10am to 7pm; - On days forecast 30 degrees or above all outdoor pools are open from 12noon to 7pm; - On days forecast 25 degrees or above all outdoor pools are open from 2pm to 7pm; - On days forecast 24.9 degrees or below, all outdoor pools are closed.

GP1663177

Page 28 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

Big Blue Morning Tea STAFF at the Morwell Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) enjoyed a Big Blue Morning Tea on Wednesday, October 25, to raise awareness and money for Beyond Blue. The money will be donated to increase awareness and resources related to mental health challenges in the community. The event was attended by around 20 staff from GCASA, Latrobe Community Health Services, and the local Sexual Offences Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT). There was blue decorations and treats aplenty, as staff contributed treats to share with colleagues for this worthy cause.

The Big Blue Morning Tea concept aims to provide safe spaces for people to normalise discussion of mental health issues and support seeking. A total of $196.70 was raised, and just as important, staff from the varied departments and disciplines were able to spend time together chatting and taking time out from their challenging roles for a short time. Organisers wished to pay a huge thank you to local sponsors who donated goods and vouchers to include in raffle prizes. These businesses happily pitched in to support the day, with absolutely no questions asked. In no particular order, the following

Traralgon businesses graciously donated to the day:  Bodhi Coffee;  One Shot Double Shot;  Kathmandu;  The Abyss Tattoo Studio, and;  Banjo’s Bakery. Support from local businesses and communities are crucial to improving safety, and the normalisation of mental health challenges and discussions. Most people have experienced, or supported someone who has experienced, mental health issues.

Events such as the Big Blue Morning Tea helps reduce stigma, and open up communication and access to necessary resources. You are never alone. For mental health crisis support: Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 (online chat: beyondblue.org.au/); Lifeline: 13 11 14 (text line: 0477 12 11 14, online chat: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/); For sexual assault counselling and support Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault: 5134 3922.

Light Up Latrobe 2023

BOOLARRA

MORWELL

2 West Court

6 Allerdale Rise 32 Haywood Street 4 Sheffield Street

BUSINESSES

Grow Master Traralgon

Dear Delilah Florist

62 Argyle Street

166 Commercial Road

Light & Shade

Kelsey Florist

Shop 12 Hazelwood Village

Shop 1, 91 Hotham Street

203 Commercial Road

Shopping Centre, Georgina Pl.

Morwell Newspower Newsagency

Sugar Babies

Do you have Christmas Lights? CHURCHILL 1 Bond Court BUSINESSES

Life Line Gippsland Shop

MOE 29 Lincoln Street 31 Truscott Road BUSINESSES

Changing Seasons 22 Moore Street

Lilly Pilly Florist 12 Moore Street

V/Line Moe Lloyd Street

176 Commercial Road

NEWBOROUGH 12 Frys Track 278 Old Sale Road BUSINESSES

Odlums Pharmacy 28 Rutherglen Road

TRARALGON 2 Meadow Park Drive 24 Riley Street

Changing Seasons 127 Franklin Street

75 Seymour Street

Traralgon News & Lotto 51-53 Franklin Street

YALLOURN NORTH 44 East Street

YINNAR

Do you have Christmas Lights? BUSINESSES

The Mob (Kangaroo sculptures) Main Street

To list your home or business please email reception@lvexpress.com.au with your name, address, phone number and a high resolution jpg photo of your Christmas display.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 29

news

Echhoess off an integral Echoes inttegraal

Scenic: The Noojee line cut through some of the steepest terrain imaginable. One of the trestle bridges has been preserved as a tourist attraction.

By PHILIP HOPKINS

“THE famous towering trestle bridges of the Noojee railway were celebrated as engineering masterpieces and were among the largest timber bridges constructed on the Victorian Railways.” So writes Nick Anchen, rail historian and train driver (he still drives trains around Victoria, including along the Gippsland line to Bairnsdale) in his new book, Whistles Through the Tall Timber - a history of the Warragul-Noojee, Powelltown and Warburton rail lines, with a special look at Warragul, the railway capital of West Gippsland. The line played an integral role in getting farm products to market for decades. The book is a mixture of rail history, social history, enlivened with interviews with workers whose experience covers many decades, written by a rail expert with the common touch, which makes his books accessible to the general reader. The countless photos, many from the Warragul and District Historical Society, are phenomenal. The 45 kilometre Warragul-Noojee line, which has achieved almost mythical status, was built in two parts: the Warragul-Neerim South section opened in 1892, with further construction curtailed due to the Depression of the 1890s. It was not until March 1917 that the first train reached Nayook and another 25 months later, in April 1919, that the first train rolled into Noojee. “The Neerim South to Noojee section is

phenomenal, incredible,” said Nick in an interview with the Express. “Leaving Neerim South, it was incredibly steep, incredibly windy and some of the bridges were spectacular bridges, the most spectacular timber bridges in Australia’s history, actually … no exaggeration. “From Nayook to Noojee, it drops nearly 700 feet (214 metres) in seven miles (11km). Most of it is inaccessible now on private property, very hard to see - you have to know where to look.” This section contained 28 curves as well as the towering timber bridges. There were seven bridges in total; two were quite small, three were large, but the similar Bridges 2 and 4 were the real giants. Both were almost 200 metres long and 25-30 metres high. The Noojee railway ran through a mixture of lush farmland and thickly-timbered country, and was a challenging line to operate, Nick writes. Even from Warragul, the line climbed 320m in 35km on grades as steep as one in 30 with sharp radius curves. Agitation for a rail to the Neerim district had begun a soon as the main Gippsland line was completed in 1878. Poor roads meant farmers had no economical way of getting their produce to market. Two hundred labourers were employed to build the line to Neerim. The first official train on May 12, 1890, carried 25 passengers to Jindivick (later renamed Rokeby). The trains became well used, transporting dairy

products - milk, cream and butter - plus potatoes, onions, livestock, superphosphate, farming supplies, sawn timber and general goods. Construction of the link to Noojee began on January 11, 1915. A total of 1919 men were employed on the project, including boys as young as 16. It took almost 53 months to build the extension. “The work was hard and dangerous, with several workers being killed during construction,” writes Nick. A man and his son died as a result of a botched blasting exercise, and another fell to his death from one of the tall bridges. Once the Noojee line fully opened, timber dominated traffic. “Many thousands of tons of lumber were riled out to Warragul, and Noojee became one of the state’s most important timber towns,” writes Nick. The Warragul-Noojee journey took a leisurely three-and-a-half hours. Except at holidays, passengers were few; only 230 passengers were recorded for the whole of 1929. Nick said it was often difficult to tell the bridges apart in photos. The surrounding landscape formed a clue, as well as being a history of bushfires, as thick forests were denuded to empty, black sticks. ‘Whistles’ is Nick’s 27th book, several of which are quite small, but his last Victorian Railways. Spirit of Blue and Gold is a glorious history that also features a whole chapter on Gippsland. Nick, 52, has worked in rail for 25 years - 19 years driving suburban trains and six years with V/Line.

REDISCOVER

THE POWER OF NEWSPAPERS

( ! % $# '(& $&

( "$&*

* # ' +

// - ,

$& '(&

( "$&* !!

( ! % $#

He has been writing books for 15 years, conducting about 150 interviews over this time with rail people all over Australia, timber workers for ‘Whistles’, tobacco farmers and people in aviation. His books, mainly rail mixed with local history, have been on the Dandenongs, Yarra Valley, other parts of Victoria and further afield to the Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. “They were successful and popular, and I enjoyed doing it,” he said. About 2300 copies of ‘Whistles’ have been printed. His research unearths gems. In ‘Whistles’, for example, there is a report of a train journey from Warragul to Noojee in 1922 written by a Warragul High School female student (name unfortunately unknown), who wrote: “It was a calm, still morning. Not a breath of wind stirred the leaves of the trees; not a sound was heard except the musical whistling of birds as they hopped and fluttered among the branches, and the lowing of cattle as they grazed on the green grass. “The train started from Warragul in the morning at a quarter past eight … and as the train passed slowly through the beautiful scenery, we waved handkerchiefs and colours from the windows to every man, woman and child we passed, getting in return an answering wave. “As we drew nearer our destination, the hills became higher, and the train went slower. The scenery became more beautiful, and among the

* # ' +

$ ($. &

, - ,

* # ' +

// - ,

“We’re all about our community”

)!+

"$ $ ! $ # ! $ ! " $ $ ! ! $ % & $ %$ ! " ! $ $ # $# $ " # $ ! ! !# $ $$ ! "$ ( % " $ ' ! '

www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au GP1664846

Page 30 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

news@lvexpress.com.au

piiece off local piece locaal history histtoryy

Different era: Construction of the trestle bridges presented a dangerous occupation.

in those days, employing more than 200 people. “There was the butter factory and there was the railways, and that was it,” Ray said. When Ray started at Warragul in 1946, there were about 85 men working at the loco depot “drivers, firemen, cleaners, steam fitters and fitters’ mates, four blokes on the coal stage, the chargemen, and the office staff”. “Then there were 24 guards and nine shunters, three signalmen, two signal fitters, three train examiners, four porters, two in the parcels office, three ticket clerks, and four blokes in the goods shed,” he says. “There were also about 43 in the refreshment rooms, and it added up to somewhere around 200 employees.” The refreshment rooms - another Warragul railway institution. “The refreshments were really only a sideline - the refresh was actually a marriage bureau in disguise!” quips Ray. “Over the years, seven or eight of the firemen … married refresh girls.” As Nick notes, the girls were busy enough at work. “In the steam days, the train from Melbourne stopped there for an engine change or crew change, taking 15-20 minutes. A telegram came from Drouin that the train was on its way. The beers were lined up; 100 beers were poured, especially for the footy trains on Saturday evening,” he said. “People charged in and it was bedlam getting a

beer, cups of tea or something to eat. Theere was also the train from Traralgon - then n it was dead quiet again.” Several factors killed off the Warragu ulNoojee line. “The 1926 and 1939 bushfires burnt dow wn and damaged some of the bridges; they had to be rebuilt. Bridge 7 - that’s the one that’s currently there - was destroyed in 1926 6, rebuilt, destroyed in '39, then rebuilt. Thee line was shut for several months. VR would d have been extremely happy to see the end of the Noojee line, it was so expensive to maintain,” he said. “Then, like the rest of the state, as soon as road transport got going, generally after World War 2, with better trucks and roads - as soon as that happened, the more marginal and difficult railways like Noojee went by the wayside. The passenger trains finished in 1930, it was so slow. The minute the roads could handle the bus, no one travelled by train, it was incredibly slow and uncomfortable.” jee ran The last train between Nayook and Noojee in March 1954, and the remaining section to Nayook staggered on until October 1, 1958, when the Warragul-Noojee line was officially closed.

“ ! s t l resu Advertising in the Express

ACV/GARDS have e been clients of the Latrob be Valley E Express for decades an nd we have a always enjoyed a good d work king relationship with Paula and the e team in the advertising departmen nt.

They are always professional and friendly. They go out of their way to mak ke sure you get the right ad for the right message – we highly recommend them whe en you are looking to send a message to the community. Top quality, professional and work with you all the way to achievve the outcome with groups you are targeting.

u o y s t ge

Butt don’’t justt tak ke ou ur word for itt...

Volume of work: Nick Anchen with his new book detailing the history of the famous Warragul-Noojee line. Photographs supplied

“

lovely scenes I think the most beautiful were the gullies and bridges. On reaching the bridges, the train would slow down and creep slowly across … winding in and out among the hills and valleys, like some great snake….” Later, stopping at a water tank with cameras ready, “away down in the gully a little stream gurgled and tricked over mossy stones, bordered on each side by slender fern trees ... and green undulating hills covered with undergrowth, sheltered by tall gum and wattle trees …too pretty to describe, and only those who have seen them know of their real beauty”. Another character, Arthur Armstead, who was a World War 1 veteran spending time at Gallipoli as a 15-year-old, ended up as station manager at Warragul. Every morning he took the 10.25 train to Noojee to liaise with all the sawmillers. “But he was afraid of heights,” said Nick. “He chose a bad job. On the Noojee line, whenever the train went over the big bridges, he lay down in the guards van so he could not see out the windows!” Ray Johns, an engineman at Warragul, tells of the “awe-inspiring” section from Nayook to Noojee, especially crossing the big bridges, but not all drivers were so happy. “Sometimes you’d look over at the driver, and you could always tell a Catholic driver from a Protestant driver - the catholic drivers would be counting their rosary beads!” Warragul was the rail capital of West Gippsland

Vicki Hamilton ACV/GARDS

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 31

news

news@lvexpress.com.au

Honorary life membership AT the annual meeting of Life Skills Victoria Inc. the board of management awarded Bill Lawler with an honorary life membership, in recognition of his commitment and service to the organisation. Life Skills Victoria is a service provider for recipients of the National Disability Scheme and is situated in Moe. Bill served on the board of management for 12 years, much of this time as vice president, and has recently retired. He has made an outstanding contribution to the governance of Life Skills. His valued input has helped guide the board to develop an organisation of the highest quality that serves the community, and assists people who use its services to develop new skills and achieve their aspirations and dreams. Bill has a significant history of working in the disability sector, which has equipped him with

excellent knowledge, values, principles and skills. He worked for eight years as advocacy co-ordinator of the Gippsland Disability Resource Council, 11 years as Rural Access Project officer with Latrobe City, one year as National Policy Officer with the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, 11 years as the Rural Access Worker at Latrobe City, 10 years as Policy Officer with the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations and 30 years as a volunteer with the Independent Third Person Program at the Office of the Public Advocate. He was awarded the inaugural Robert McNamara Award in 2000 and a Lifetime Achievement Award, (a category of the Victorian Disability Sector Awards), in 2012. In his own words, Bill’s purpose for being on the Life Skills Board, was “to contribute to the operation of a quality service which respects and

Gippsland Orchid Club

THE December Meeting for the club will be held Thursday, December 14, at the Anglican Hall (100 Grey Street, Traralgon). This will be our final get together for 2023 and will entail a Christmas celebration. Members are requested to arrive at 5.30pm with dinner commencing at 6pm, followed by the annual awards presentation, a fun monster raffle and Xmas orchid plants for members. It has been a really successful year for the club, with growing memberships; two orchid shows, which were held at Mid Valley in August and October, and attendances have grown at monthly meetings. The club has endeavoured to make meetings enjoyable, while at the same time assisting members with growing, caring and enjoying their orchids. The first meeting for 2024, will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 1.30pm at the above address. For further information about the club, phone Pat on 0407 741 621.

Latrobe Chorale

THE Latrobe Chorale Inc. presents their Christmas 2023 concerts, with thanks to community grants from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and the OSMI Delburn Wind Farm, which has enabled the group to make admission free. Concert 1 is at Moe Community Hub (4 High Street) from 2.30pm this Sunday (December 10). Concert 2 is at Morwell Presbyterian Church (50 Church St), 2pm Sunday, December 17. An eclectic program of music to suit all tastes delivered with enthusiasm and panache accompanied by Heather James on keyboard. Program highlights include original Christmas music composed by conductor Anne Vinicombe with lyrics by Jan Greenwoodalong with a selection of popular period pieces for your enjoyment.

Social bowls

NEWBOROUGH Bowling Club invites interested players to enter teams of three from Tuesday,

Well earnt: Bill Lawler receives his honorary life membership from Life Skills Board of Management Secretary, Deidre Carmichael. Photograph supplied upholds the rights of people with disability, as valued, contributing members of society”. Bill has been a wonderful role model for all of those who have had the privilege of working alongside him.

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

The Life Skills Victoria Community, board members, staff, people who use the service and their families thank Bill for his contribution and commitment to Life Skills and wish him all the best in his retirement.

You will be made to feel so welcome. The lunch takes place at the Uniting Church from 12pm until 2pm. If you would like to celebrate Christmas with us, call the church offices on 5176 1029. Please leave with your name and number so we can get back to you. We look forward to meeting you.

Chess results

Rejoice: Yallourn Madrigal Singers will perform this Saturday at St James Anglican Church, Traralgon. Photographs supplied January 9 for eight weeks starting at 6pm. No experience needed. Entry is $10 per person and includes a Burra Burger, bowls and a lot of fun. Call Wally Smith on 0450 860 370 or email wally.smithaus@gmail.com for an entry form.

Rejoice and be merry THIS Saturday (December 9) the Yallourn Madrigal Singers will present a program of beautiful Christmas music at St James Anglican Church, (Gray Street, Traralgon) from 2pm. The choir has a wonderful selection of Christmas songs and carols to share, and the program will be followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea. Listen to beautiful Christmas music; some well-known, some more unusual, and some for your participation. Tickets are available at the door: Adults $20, school students $10, or book online at Trybooking via trybooking.com/CMYWZ

Classifieds

Monomeath Senior Citizens

MEET at Victory Park Traralgon. New members welcome. Current Weekly Program. Monday 12pm: Patchwork/needlework. Tuesday 9.30am: Yoga chair exercises. Tuesday 1pm: Cards (500). Wednesday 1pm: Carpet Bowls. Thursday 9am: Tai Chi. Friday at 1pm: Carpet Bowls. Costs: Membership $5 per year, activities $2, afternoon and morning tea free following activity. All seniors welcome. For further information, phone Bill on 0413 728 652.

Christmas lunch invite

NO need to be alone this Christmas Day. Is this you? The Uniting Church in Park Lane, Traralgon invites you to a Christmas Day lunch.

Call us tod dayy on 5135 445 55 5 or emaill cllassiffied ds@llvexpre ess.com.au Page 32 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

LEADING player was Matt Bolding who held firm in the tight contests in Latrobe Valley Chess Association. Second place was Peter Bakker who lost two games. Steve Ahern stayed in the contests until the mishaps proved too much to handle. Ian Hamilton and Kyan Taber missed out when it mattered. Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more information on local chess.

Cake decorating CHRISTMAS workshops for kids will be held just in time for Christmas at Traralgon Neighbourhood House. Workshops will take place Thursday, December 21 from 10am to 11am, 12pm-1pm and 2pm-3pm. Cost is $35 per child. Phone 5174 6199 for registrations, or email enquiries@tnlh.org.au

You can be a part of Community Corner IF you are a community group and have any news items you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@lvexpress.com.au You can address the correspondence to Editor, Liam Durkin. Please write ‘Community Corner’ in the subject line and nothing else. Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue.

news

www.lvexpress.com.au

Local Jobs Expo

Crew: The Gippsland High Risk Foot Clinic team.

Photographs supplied

Improving our health outcomes By KATRINA BRANDON

THE partnership between Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) and Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) has won a prize at the 2023 Gippsland Primary Health Network Awards. Taking the health category award, the Gippsland High Risk Foot Clinic (GHRFC) was recognised for improving diabetes-related foot disease outcomes for people living in Gippsland, a big health concern across the region. “It’s a tremendous honour, and I am proud of the GHRFC team and all those involved in the service across both organisations,” LCHS Senior Podiatrist, John Chen said. “There’s been a lot of effort to build the service and drive it forward.” “To our knowledge, this is the first acute and community collaboration for a high-risk foot service in the region, with our patients receiving continuity of care between the two organisations,” GHRFC High Risk Foot Coordinator, Alison Lang added. Mr Chen said the award helps highlight the issue of diabetes-related foot disease in Gippsland, specifically the power of collaborative care. “Awareness is important. People need to work with their local practitioners, attend educational events about diabetes, and be aware of potential complications. These are probably good starting points,” he said. The GHRFC is a part of the National Association of Diabetes Centre’s Australian Diabetes Foot Registry project, a standardised national database for high-risk foot services nationwide. The GHRFC receives a site report on their service every year, allowing them to audit their service and benchmark themselves against national data. Mr Chen said that one particular area the GHRFC has excelled in is its diabetes-related foot ulcer healing rates. The clinic came equal second nationally with a 42 per cent healing rate for foot ulcers after 12 weeks, compared to a national average of about 30 per cent over the same period. They found a longer pre-referral delay of patients coming into their first appointment for ulcers at 39 days, 11 days longer than the national average.

Experts: John Chen and Alison Lang have worked hard on preventative measures for diabetesrelated foot disease. But even with the more significant delays, the healing rate was higher, and the rates for people in the service requiring amputation was lower. “The GHRFC is a huge asset to our region. Before the service was set up, patients had to travel up to six hours to the nearest metropolitan high risk foot service. Our patients can now receive specialised care closer to home,” Ms Lang said. Mr Chen said that if someone has a diagnosis of diabetes, they should be having a diabetes foot screening at least once a year. This typically involves checking the lower limbs’ blood supply, nerve function, and other risk factors for foot ulceration. According to Mr Chen, the GHRFC provides

a multidisciplinary clinic, meaning patients can access a wide range of specialists all under ‘one roof’. “This is hugely beneficial because patients are not required to travel to multiple appointments in multiple settings, which would be highly prohibitive in terms of cost and travel,” he said. “There are a lot of risk factors for diabetes. Regarding prevention, looking after one’s health and being aware of how it can affect the body is important.” For more information on the GHRFC, follow up with your GP, email hrfc@lrh.com.au or call LCHS on 1800 242 696.

THE Gippsland Local Jobs Expo in Moe attracted a huge turnout of more than 350 jobseekers and 35 local employment service providers. Held at the Moe Town Hall on Wednesday, November 22, the event, hosted by Latrobe City, provided an opportunity for jobseekers to meet with employers and training providers to discuss available positions, apprenticeships and career pathways in Latrobe City and the surrounding region. Latrobe City Mayor, Cr Darren Howe, said the expo was a fantastic opportunity for council to support the community through helping local businesses and residents secure employment. “This is a great place for individuals looking for work to connect with local employers and discover what exciting career pathways exist locally,” he said. “Events like this are delivered as part of our commitment to attract new industries, create jobs, and enhance the economic resilience of our community, as we gradually work with government and through Our Transition plan.” Latrobe City West Ward Councillor, Brad Law, said the event provided a one stop for community to explore employment opportunities. “The success of the first expo, the second to be held within Latrobe City this year, provided an opportunity for individuals to locate information about employment and training opportunities in one location, making it easy for them to navigate the information available,” he said. The Skills and Jobs Centre offered express resume checks and interview skills coaching on the day, along with a free sausage sizzle. For more information, visit the event page here: eventbrite.com.au/e/latrobe-city-jobs-expomoe-tickets-739839859937

Tgon Courthouse upgrades underway FRIENDS of Traralgon Courthouse are borrowing the rooms of Traralgon & District Historical Society for their annual meeting tomorrow (Thursday, December 7). The meeting will commence at 5.30pm and take a brief look back at flying ducks, swarming flies and other wacky moments in the story of a courtroom restoration that has taken more than seven years to start. The meeting will elect the incoming committee and office bearers. “It’s a lock out we are happy to have. We have been working and waiting a long time to be out of the courtroom while the restoration works are underway,” a Traralgon Courthouse spokesperson said. “We are absolutely delighted to be in the situation of needing somewhere else to go for our AGM, and so fortunate to have TDHS offer us their rooms. “This year has seen an unprecedented number of people flow through the courthouse and they have come from all over the Valley and beyond. We hope it is a sign of what lies ahead. “The courthouse precinct is set to become a thriving community heritage landmark for the region. That is easy to say, it isn’t easy to do. Creating a viable community space requires good planning and even better administration and management. That’s a big ask from a community group, we are confident though that the right people will come forward to lead the next stage of the courthouse’s transition linking its past to its future.” Anyone with an interest being involved in the courthouse community is welcome to attend. Email secretaryfotch@gmail.com for more information. The meeting will be held in the TDHS Rooms at the Kath Teychenne Centre, Breed Street, Traralgon.

TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER Audrey Butt tterfield t

turns

Izabella Brennan

turns

WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER Imogen Radic

turns

will rreeceive an Infflatable Wo experience valued at $19 rld SPONSORED BY

FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER

*Eligible for children 11 years and under

Avah Twomey

turns

6 Stadium 34, 34 Bell Street, Moe Ph: 5127 8300

GP1664999

To join the Express Exx Birt rthday t Club please post full details (including postal address and phone contact)t)) to 21 George St Morw rwell w 3840 or email reception@lvexpress.com.au

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 33

GP1652185

Business Guide

Contact Dianne on 5135 4416

LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

GMACK ELECTRI ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Split System Air Conditioning Installations

GP1662579

to arrange the promotion of your business

GMACK Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd started their local business in July 2020 in Churchill, offering a wide variety of experience in domestic, commercial, rural and industrial electricians.

• All areas • Prompt service RUSSELL THOMAS PH: 0407 505 567

Owners Glenn Reid and Shawn McAvoy are there for those who require electrical works completed by a friendly and professional electrical business at competitive rates.

Compliance Certificate issued with each installation Permit No. L004172

ASPHALTING

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

The company prides themselves on being the tradies that call people back when work is needed to be done.This work includes services such as:  Consumer mains upgrades, switchboard upgrades;  Electrical and smoke alarm inspections;  Renovations in domestic and commercial;

GP1662582

 Light and power installs and upgrades/spa faults;  General fault finding and maintenance;  Generator change over switches, and;  Temporary construction wiring. Give Glenn a call on 0439 324 830 or Shawn (0401 175 035), or email gmakelectrical@gmail.com to find out how GMACK can help you. GARDENING

Smart Choice 131 546 Electrical (Local Call) REC 4188 ABN 73 882 721 322

www.jandscaravans.com.au

Rec. 25880 ELECTRICIAN

COMPUTER SUPPORT

The Computer Man - Vic • Setup PENSIONER • Problem Solving • Malware Removal DISCOUNTS • Network Support

REC # 22363

CALL PETER (03) 5110 7202 OR 0419 335 221

GP1664501

5135 4416

2 year warranty on standard replacement mufflers Custom tube bending Sport Systems Large stock on hand

tkd.electrics@gmail.com

MORWELL

Page 34 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

G MISSIN ARE YOU JOBS? OUT ON O UT ISS DON‛T M E!! ANYMOR O L CAL, WE ARE AND E T TRUS D ED T CONNEC

4416 Call 5134

53 Lloyd Street Moe

PH: 51274747

HOME MAINTENANCE

GARAGE DOORS

allll ra “The solution fo eds” ne l a ic your electr

0 0434 434 121 121 324 324

www.jimsmowing.net

29 years of quality service and advice

pty. ltd.

▪ Domestic ▪ Rural ▪ Commercial ▪ Industrial

E: pfselig@netspace.net.au

OUR TRADES & SERVICES PAGES HAVE BEEN CONNECTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY EVERY WEEK

EExhaust xhaust rrepairs epairs ffrom ro m $ $35 35

GP16 6619 912 2

03 5174 3006

Glenn 0439 324 830 Shawn 0401 175 035 gmackelectrical@gmail.com GP1659500

Find us on

Facebook

Mowing, Gardening, Rubbish Removal, Clean-ups, Gutters. Insurance Cover Free Quotes

WHILE YOU Franchisee Enmqeuires c Welco WAIT FITTING SERVICE

GP1662586

phone: e:

EXHAUSTS US S

We’re the Trades that WILL call you back!

GP1662585

11 Stirloch Circuit, Traralgon

0438 177 153 or 5126 2110

GP1662587

- Authorised uthoriised JAYCO Service rvi e Agent A t - Caravan, rava an, T Trailer Wheel e Bearing ariing Service erviice - Certified Ce t d ALKO O ESC Installer Insttaller

Contact Peter on

131 JIM

Panelift

Remote Control

Roll-A-Door

SALES & INSTALLATION Rohan Mayne M: 0439 960 533

GP1664501

Specialising in Insurance Work and Repairs in Latrobe Valley

 Domestic  Emergency  Reliable

- Rural - Tele /data

GP1662581

 Commercial  Industrial  Affordable

- Domestic - Commercial

Sean Frew M: 0417 807 637

• Paving and brick pressure wash • Gutter Cleaning • Mowing • Brick work repairs • Small tile repairs • Rubbish Cleanup • Timber and Colorbond fence repairs • Residential & Commercial

JOHN ZIRAFI

0418 581 631 john.zirafi@gmail.com

ALL WORK GUARANTEED NO JOB TOO SMALL

GP1660418

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICAL

CARAVAN N REPA R REPAIRS/SERVICES EPAIRS IRS/SE /SE ERVI RVIC CES CES

LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

0405 430 061

0458 020 238 rickyf@con-struct.com.au

GP1664051

SASKIA WAY MORWELL

MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

HeatherWilson Weddings

Civil Marriage Celebrant Ph 03 5127 4380 M 0407 310 544 heatherw@iprimus.com.au www.heatherwilson.com.au

GP1662279

Qualified, courteous plumbers who can attend to all your Plumbing, Roofing and Gas Fitting needs.

 General Plumbing

 New Colorbond Roofs  Heating Units  Hot Water Services  Guttering  Spouting & Downpipes  Gas, Water & Sewer Connections  Sewer Blockages  Truck, Digger & Sewer Machine Hire

BOSSE PLUMBING & ROOFING PRO P/L Office: (03) 5176 6657

SECURITY SERVICES PROVIDED: Crowd Control Mobile Patrols - Night & Day Inspections Guard Services Armed Security Cash in Transit Service 24HRS Alarm Response & Monitoring

ROOFING AND PLUMBING

SPECIALISED TREE SERVICES

LEGACY

ROOFING & PLUMBING

HIGH TREE TREE SERVICE

0427 0 427 2 212 12 855 855

legacy-roofing.com.au

ABN 20 410 687 524

Prepare your property for the fire season

GP1660752

25%OFF

Pruning Pr & reemoval of trees & shrubs SStump removal Hedges Mulching & mulch sales Full insurance cover

GP16599 975

CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE

FORMERLY L.V. SECURITY NETWORK MANAGING DIRECTOR: Rod Zagami

SPECIALISED TREE SERVICES

FLEMING’S TREE SERVICE

GP16625 583

Restorations •Roof Roof •Roof Painting •RidgeCleaning Capping Re-Pointing •Roof Repairs • 10 YEAR WARRANTY

Private Security Business Licence Number: 571-756-70S Private Security Business Registration Number: 571-756-91S Locally Owned & Operated, employing Local People

19 Leesons Road, Traralgon

rakruyt@aol.com Rick or Daniel Kruyt

about your roof?

INSTALLATIONS: Security Alarm Systems Digital Camera Surveillance Major Commercial Systems Access Control ACMA Licensed Cablers

5174 1671

0409 14 15 19

WORRIED

All ship an workm and lly irs fu ed repara gua nte

Your sollution guaranteedd withh professional advice you can understand

Mitchell: 0413 537 569

● Specialising in full

www.stormcoatroofing.com.au

tree and stump removals and tree pruning

@Stormcoat Roofing

Business Guide LOCAL TRADES & SERVICES

● Travel tower/

backhoe/bobcat hire ● Fully insured ● Mulch supplies/ delivery

W h e n y ou g o loca l, y ou g row loca l  Consistent exposure: in both paper and dig gital  Freq quent copy changes available  Free editorial From m as little as $70 pe er week

Contact Di 5135 4416 Email: reception@lv lvexp v xpre p ess.com.au

FREE QUOTE AND ADVICE

● Qualified Arborist’s

EXPRESS

PENSIONER DISCOUNT

Kevin & Julie Fleming

0412 862 796 GP1665015

10%

FREE QUOTE

CONCRETERS GP1664501

• Interior/Exterior Painting • Roof Restorations • Home Maintenance/ Plaster Repairs DISCOUN • Colour Consults ON THIS T • Timber Varnish AD ng • Pressure Washin

www.paintinggurru.net

" ! " # "

527 Princes Drive Morwell

Weather got you

Servicing The Latrobe Valley, Gippsland and Surrounds

Domestic D ti & Commercial C i l

Facebook/Painting Guru

! #

Find us on Facebook

ect Our Vision Your Proj

0478 294 444

ROOFING

PAINTING

Call Wayne for a FREE quotte

PH: 5135 6600

▶ Metal Roof Installation ▶ New Homes and Re-Roofing ▶ Commercial and Demestic ▶ Steel Sales ▶ Fascia’s / Gutters / Downpipes

SECURITY

GURU

Purlins, Top Hats Retaining wall sections. Delivery No need to buy full lengths

Huge range of Accessories

GP1662590

BOSSE PLUMBING

STEEL DIRECT TO PUBLIC RHS, Beams, Angles Pipes, Rounds, Flats ect Aluminium and stainless Roofing

PLUMBING

Free Measure & Quote!

PAINTING

Lic. No. 38064

GP1662592

Allison

GP1658864

30 years of experience Supply and installation Supply only New builds and existing homes

GP1663143

 Tap/Toilet installation  Laundry & small renovations  Bathroom face lifts  All small plumbing jobs

For all your insulation needs

SPECIALISED TREE SERVICES

Gippsland Steel Centre

Call Your Lady Plumberr

Ramsay Insulation

It’s your wedding ~ It’s your choice It’s your ceremony ~ It’s unique to you

STEEL

THE TAP SPECIALIST

Con-struct

to arrange the promotion of your business

GP1662589

PLUMBING

INSULATION

GP1658863

GP1619639

Business Guide

Contact Dianne on 5135 4416

POWER YOUR FUTURE and ADVERTISE IN OUR BUSINESS U GUIDE

51355135 4416 4455 5

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 35

Classifieieds 51354455 classif ieds@lvexpress.com.au

How

Livestock

•

BULLS for Hire/Sale Landscaping Mulch

inspection welcome, RB101608 $1150. Phone WEDNESDAY 0400 054 850. PUBLICATION MOODLE pups, M and F,

All classifications before 3pm Monday

In person:

Latrobe Valley Express 21George St, Morwell Nextra Lotto Moe 1-3 Moore St, Moe Seymour St Newsagency 83 Seymour St, Traralgon PLEASE NOTE:| that ad payment is required prior to publication unless a full account is held with the Latrobe Valley Express.

Email:

classifieds@ lvexpress.com.au

PLEASE NOTE: Confirm your email if you have not received a confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE and we don’t alway receive them

Mail:

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

Newsagents:

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

Credit Card:

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

•

Angus, Limousin, Jersey, Beautify your garden. Bulk Hereford and Friesian, quantity available, $25m3. very quiet. 0447 331 762. Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

to place your MALTESE X Shihtzu pups, little bundles of joy, x2 M 956000016690711/8 classified in our m/c, 2254, vacc., vet checked, Phone:

For Sale

red and champagne avail., immun., vet checked, wormed, c/w puppy pack, parentage avail. to view, m/c 956000016588385/16 318545/16689843/7586/9 006/7672, MB100101. Ph 0406 533 098 T'gon. PUPS, Cairn Terrior, 5M, 2F, purebred, vaccinated, wormed. MC 953010100647873, 701571, 429297, 482562, 686683, 428784, 481957. Source number MB222262 $1500 each. Phone 0407 066 784.

For Sale

• APRICOTS

Lenny 0418 514 132

HAY TARPS

UV stable, economical, strong, waterproof, in stock. 1300 656 211 all hours. www.abctarps.com.au

NEWSPRINT REEL ENDS Price: $11 GST incl. Available at the

Latrobe Valley Express Office

21 George Street Morwell

Enquiries: 5135 4444

Personals

•

GREAT CATCH

Peter is a young 64 young, fit and active guy who is good looking and well presented. Peter is fortunate enough in having a life style allowing him to enjoy travel, the outdoors, car racing, dining out and enjoying life with that someone special. To speak to Peter please call

1800 261 848 or 0488 200 554 Use the Latrobe Valley Express to turn your clutter into cash!!

Cash in Hand!

It’s easy, just call 5135 4455 and put an ad in the pap per today!

Public Notices

• • COULD BE TURNED Moe Self Storage Fireworks Display Garage Sales INTO QUICK •

HAZELWOOD South, 25 Holts Rd, Sat. 9 and Sun. 10, 9am - 4pm. Bric-abrac, household goods, some furniture and more. Cash only.

MOE, 8 Bell St, Saturday, 11am. Household goods, toys, clothes, shoes, books, some garden equipment and much more. No early callers.

With an audience of OVER 76,000 you’re guaranteed to reach MORE LOCALS than advertising just on Facebook

5135 4455

MORWELL

Wanted To Buy

MORWELL MARKET

Standing grass for hay, cash paid. Phone 0427 665 796.

24 Kurt St. Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-3pm. Household items, toys, old wares etc. No early callers.

31 Holmes Rd, Trash & treasure. Open 6 days, closed Mondays. For info/ bookings Jo 0437 981 388.

MEGA SALE!

Traralgon, 5 Barbor Court, Sat., 8-2, no early callers, entrance from side gate. Brand new: appliances / linen / children's and babies toys and clothes / Christmas stock (trees etc.). Household goods, camping and much more.

For Sale

•

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

ONLY $14.25 - for one edition

5135 4455

TRARALGON

GARAGE SALE

This offer is for NON BUSINESS customers

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

•

30 Strathcole Dve, Saturday, 9th December, 8am 1pm. Queensize bed with mattress, drawers, lamps and dressing table $300. other items of TIMBER SLABS Also interest at a bargain plus Blackwood, Mountain free pile of timber. Ash, Messmate, Spotted Gum, Californian Redwood YARRAGON, yard sale and Cedar - just to name a plus, to clear etc. By few. appointment only - huge!! Over 2000 slabs in stock, Bring a trailer 'some items all dry and ready to go. go for free'. Call Je on Large posts and beams. 0407 532 909. Traditional post and rail fencing avail. Can cut to order as well and we can mill your logs into slabs or Dimensional timber. HAVE YOU COME Ph Toby 0428 321 155 or ACROSS “STUFF” australiantimber slabs@gmail.com AT HOME THAT

MOE, 23 May Street, Saturday and Sunday, 8 4pm. Building materials, tools, Pokemon, electronics, collectables and houseFresh from Goulburn hold goods. Valley. Due in LV early Jan., 10kg $35, 20kg $60. MOE, 34 Service Road Ring now to place an North, Saturday, 9am start. Household items, order 0439 768 671. clothes, kitchenware, books, toys, camping gear and more.

BUDGET BLINDS

Garage Sales

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM-5PM

Keeping you in to with the uch sa market les

5135 4455 CLASSIFIEDS C LASSIFIEDS 5135 LAS LA 5135 4 4455 455

Page 36 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

•

WANTED

Meetings

•

A.G.M.

Blue Rock Motorcycle Club Inc. A.G.M. Sun., 10 Dec., 1pm at the Motocross Track, Coach Rd, Newb. Enq. 0422 550 521.

Adult Services

•

JASMINE

23 y.o., First Time in Town. Busty. Beautiful. Good English. Extra Service available. 0421 367 038.

Notice to ADVERTISERS and RESPONDENTS

Voicemail introductions advertisements and voice messages may only be submitted by persons 18 years and older. When making contact with people for the first time, it is advisable to meet in a public place and let a member of your family or a trusted friend know where you will be. We would advise readers and advertisers to exercise caution in giving out personal details. This will be respected by genuine respondents.

Sat., 16th Dec.. approx. various sizes from $85 10pm at Moe Racecourse, p.c.m. Contact Strzelecki for Christmas event. Realty on 5127 1333. Please restrain all pets. Any queries 0407 955 306.

HELLO BABY

Public Notices

Fireworks Display

RESULTS of 'Let's Send it For Baylyn' Raffle - drawn 18/11/2023 at Rosedale Speedway. 1st Amanda Bennett. 2nd Tarah Burns. 3rd Gary Buchanan. 4th Michael Telling. 5th Be Seen Signs. 6th Eriksson family. 7th Marg Boothman. 8th Michelle Robinson. 9th Matthew Milligan. 10th Desma Aitken.

•

Sun., 17th Dec.. approx. 9.30pm (if wet, alternate date Mon. 18th) at Lions Christmas Carols, Victory/ Newman Park, Traralgon. Please restrain all pets. Any queries 0407 955 306. CREDITORS, next of kin and others having claims against the estate of any of the undermentioned deceased persons are required to send particulars of their claims to STATE TRUSTEES LIMITED ABN 68 064 593 148, of 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray, Victoria 3011, the personal representative, on or before 9 February 2024, after which date State Trustees Limited may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which State Trustees Limited then has notice. CLOAK, Timothy Nevelle, late of 5 Valley Court, Newborough, Victoria 3825, deceased, who died on 26 August 2022. 1 December 2023

•

LOCALS BUY LOCALLY

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PAPER! Save those memories OR look for that next car!!

GP1665299

2015210

IN THE EXPRESS

The Latrobe Valley Express welcomes photos of your new west arrival. Parents are welcome to o email a copy of your newborn photos for pub blication to our editorial stafffff - news@lve express.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’. Please include the following details: Baby’s first and mid ddle name/s Baby’s surname D.O.B. Mum’s maiden nam me Mum and Dad’s na ames Location of Hospita al Hometown

WHEN YOU GO LOCAL, YOU GROW LOCAL! Help support rtt our local Tradies while they serv rvice, v build and repair in our local communities - check out our Business Guide Pages and Home Maintenance Section in the Classifieds every ryy Wednesday, for for or yo you urr lloc local ocal Tra Tradie dies dies di

"! ! # ! !

! !

" !

7 )% )1 - & ) % / ) %/ 1 % % 7 %% % 1 . & ) - % & ) +3 !+# ) % )1 ) +3 3 ! # ) ) %& & . && & ) % &) % ) ) %) ) 7 )% 1 ) % - ,. )& 5 )% ) % - -&)% 6- % &) %& % % ) % ) % % ) / / ) %&$ ) %& 7 %% 4 & 1 % 0 -& 2 / ) % ' 33 ) ' 33 3 " % +3+* 7 )% )1 - " ) + ( (+3+*

Situations Vacant

• GP1665219

Remodelling. Call Bill at "Total Home Renovations" Phone 0409 565 497. GP1664613

OVEN REPAIRS

Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors. Reliable, experienced and friendly. Most parts are carried on-board. Free phone estimates. 12 month guarantee on repairs.

Phil 0412 165 542 ovenlec.com.au

We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals for the following opportunities commencing in 2024: Personal Assistant to Head of Garnsey Campus l Ongoing full-time position at Garnsey Campus

commencing January 2024

REC. 9764

CONCRETING

Lawnmowing, home maintenance and rubbish removal. Free quote. Ph Shane 0417 189 150.

Door Installer

Does your home need new doors? I can supply and install doors/locks, inc. security doors. Over 32 yrs exp. Free quote, Lennie 0438 850 287.

International Student Coordinator

l Ongoing part-time 0.5FTE flexible work days

Learning Support Coordinator

l Ongoing full-time position at Garnsey Campus

•

Situations Vacant

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, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541. Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

TRUCK TYRE FITTER REQUIRED

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website.

Must be experienced

WHEEL ALIGNER REQUIRED

Must be experienced Apply to: Traralgon Tyre Service PO Box 1351 Traralgon Vic. 3844

ELECTRICIAN

Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Phone Peter 0438 177 153 or Carol 5126 2110.

JUNIOR KITCHEN HAND

FENCING

Gas Appliances

RYAN WILK CONCRETING TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Ryan Wilk Concreting is looking for an experienced: CONCRETOR (Full Time) LABOURER (Full Time)

Hogs Breath Traralgon have a position for a Junior Kitchen Hand. The position is ideally suited to a can do individual who is looking to earn a wage outside of school hours of a night and on weekends. Send resume to traralgon@hogsbreath.com.au

To join their team, start in 2024 with a six-month probationary period. Must have: ● Experience in concreting/labouring ● Valid driver's licence ● Construction white card For further information, please contact Ryan on 0400 023 859. Please submit resume by 22 December 2023 to: rwconcreting@outlook.com

Morwell, Warragul, Sale Applications are invited from Lawyers admitted to practice, or eligible to be admitted, for full time employment at our Morwell office. Real experience will be highly valued, and recognised with a commensurate higher salary, and an immediate start if required, for the right candidate. Further information about the firm can be found at: www.simonparsons.com.au Please forward your resume and covering letter to our Morwell office PO Box 814, Morwell 3840 or via email to: enquiries@simonparsons.com.au Applications close Friday, 15 December 2023

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons in Traralgon, Morwell and Newborough. Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 0456 000 541

Install - Service - Repairs Co Testing - Gas Safety Check. Contact Paul 0428 877 432. Lic.103230.

JS PAINTING

Specialising in commercial, residential work, over 30 years experience. For prompt and reliable service to all the Gippsland region phone Joe 0421 374 463.

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

REG. roof restorer, roofs painted, gutter cleaning, shed and house ext. painting. Driveway pressure cleaned. Free quote. Ph Colin 0434 273 073.

Total Renovations

Cash in Han nd! d!

Total Home Renovations. Call Bill on 0409 565 497.

Vic Marino's Painting

GP1664414

Let us do the hard work for you - advertise in both print and on-line

HANDYPERSON

wanted to do odd jobs for property maintenance in Morwell. If you are avail., please text your reply to: Beth 0402 082 650.

It’s easy, just call 51 135 4455 455 and and ay! put an ad in the paper today!

Careers at Latrobe

Latrobe City Council has exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals with a passion for providing excellent services to our community.

Business Opportunities

•

HAZELWOOD COACHES With forward bookings With one coach Asking $50,000 o.n.o. Phone Mark

0428 223 361

• Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree

Maintenance - Permanent Full Time

• Advocacy - Expression of Interest • Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Permanent,

' " & ) & # ) #

Part Time & Casual

• Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual - Multiple Positions Available • Asset Management and Engineering Opportunities - Expression of Interest

( ' "

! "

# "

$ &

& $ (

! $ & $

For further information including how to apply, position descriptions and application closing dates, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

Please note successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

$ * " $ $ " $ $ ' $ " ( $ $ $ " % #

www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

Full Time

Helloworld Traralgon ● Travel Industry experience preferred but not essential ● Personal Travel experience will be considered an advantage ● Strong Sales skills and office experience

Contact Peter Leighton 5174 7877 Email: peter.traralgon@ helloworld.com.au

* " #

Jim's Mowing is looking for a Franchisee in the Latrobe Valley area. CONTACT 131 546 For a no-obligation free Info Kit

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

GP1655355

Looking for a lifestyle change? Wanting to be your own boss?

•

URGENT Deliverers Wanted TRARALGON, MORWELL and NEWBOROUGH

Beat the Christmas rush. Gates, retaining walls and back yard projects. 35 years exp. 0407 336 237.

Residential, commercial, int./ext. No job too small. Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

Situations Vacant

•

GP1665294

• BATHROOM

GP1632593

Home Maintenance

) $ ! $ %

GP1665203

North Gippsland Football Netball League The NGFNL is seeking expressions of interest to fulfil the roles of

League Administrator and Assistant League Administrator

for season 2024 Please contact Vice President Martha Truin martha@ electel.net.au or 0438 749 627 for full job description and requirements. Applications close Friday, 15 Dec., 2023

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 37

Cars

•

Caravans

•

MOTORING

SPECIAL

EXPRESS

Personals Cars

•

Minimum 6 lines $60 without a photo or $74 with a colour photo Total of 4 consecutive editions in the Latrobe Valley Express and 8 editions of the Gippsland Times paper

THEY DO SELL! DRIVE YOUR DOLLAR FURTHER

2003 Pajero 3.5l V6 4WD, rough interior, still used everyday as a work vehicle, no r.w.c. or rego, SDB-004, $2500 o.b.o. Call Pete 0448 777 445.

Cars and Caravans are in demand

CASH FOR CARS

5135 4455

Old or new, buying all makes and models. LMCT 11618. Ph 0455 776 443.

Caravans

• FORD AU3 XR6 UTE 1996 POP TOP

2002, Tickford enhanced. Unreg., runs well, recond. HD clutch. One of a Ltd. run. Ph: 0498 483 917. HOLDEN Captiva 2007, 224,000kms, new tyres, reg. till Jan. 2024, great cond., well taken care of $6300 o.n.o. 1YI-2IB. Ph 0407 552 269 after 6pm.

LANDCRUISER Toyota Sahara 200 Series

AFB-486, ex. cond., no off road, no accidents, 100, 000kms., $93,000. Ph. 0400 441 700.

OFF RD CAMPER

Starvision FX2 2021. Boat rack, full annex, new batteries Forward folding, portable shower excellent cond. $17000 ONO. PH: 0417 027 504

QUEST RV off-road, 2014, all electric, diesel heater, dble bed, m/wave, fully equipped awning, 3-way fridge, 11 months reg. $20,000 neg. 0408 038 112.

•

BATTISTA (Carlucci), Felicia. 9/3/1930 - 1/12/2023. We cried when you passed away, we still cry today. Although we loved you dearly, we couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Wife of Antonio (dec). Mother and mother-in-law of Maria and John, John, Julie and Darren, and Dolly. Beloved Nonna and great Nonna to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. COLBRAN, David (Snr). Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, 26 November 2023. Devoted husband of Josephine (dec.). Loved and loving father of Diane and Frank, David (dec.), Michael (dec.), Susan and Marco. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather. To love in the hearts of those we love is not to die

ROYAL Flair, 19'6", min. use, full annex/flooring, swr, toilet, h/basin, 3-way fridge, q/bed, corner seatWindsor caravan, lots of ing (5), fully fitted out, extras. Ph 0422 897 849. ready to go. Hayman Reece tow hitch, excellent DeVRIES, Lammert (Bert). cond. Asking $37,500. Passed away on Monday, 27 November 2023, Phone 0419 917 510. surrounded by his loving family. ROYAL Flair Promenade Loved and loving husband 2011, 16ft 6'', QS bed, full of Tina for 65 years. Son fridge, HWS, air cond., of Hank and Sandra (both arm chairs, 12 mths reg., dec.). Brother of Jenny, CAMPER Trailer, off-road, excellent cond. $27,000. Trix and Lee. Dad of water tank and pump, Phone 0408 210 764. Sandie, Hank (dec.), elec. brakes, 12v batt. and Elizabeth (dec.), Wendy, 12v plugs, boat rack, erect Helen and Christina. trailer for tinny $6000 Father-in-Law of Steve, o.n.o. Ph 0488 301 283. Pam, Brett, David and Paul. Grandfather and Don't waste time waiting great grandfather to many for buyers, or on endless and to all those who saw consignment plans, sell it him as family. today we'll pay cash now. Cherished and loved by Affordable Caravans 0418 many. No more pain 336 238, 5623 4782. Safe in the arms of Jesus Funeral held TUESDAY (5 Very tidy. Reg til Nov next December 2023). year. Lots of extras, incl diesel heater Fiamma awning, annex, storm MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON curtains, deep cycle MOE 5126 1111 battery, etc. $13500 o.n.o. Place your tribute on Ph 0427 455 370 latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

Selling a van?

JAYCO SWAN

TOYOTA Coaster Motorhome, 12ht turbo diesel, auto, 198,500kms, original, 2 s/beds, toilet, shower, v.g. body, ex/mechanically. $50,000. 0400 274 866.

MAZDA 2 Genki 2017, top of the range, exc. cond. in/out, auto, reg. serviced, one owner, non smoker, r.w.c., rev. cam, cruise, many extras, new tyres $19,990. 0402 717 852.

PARAMOUNT Thunder 19'6'' pop-top, custom made, 2020, dual axle, full ens., L-shaped lounge, x2 95L water tanks, x1 95L grey water tank, bike rack, diesel heater, QS bed, elec. brakes, Dexter antiSTI Premium, 2018, 48k's, sway, m/wave, gas/240v manual, $4k stereo, plus HWS, 3-way fridge, antimany extras, BMV-699, flap kit, Dometic awn., solar panel, rev. camera, $61,000. 0419 385 128. w/mach., TV, exc. cond., great van, easy to tow $65,000. 0431 159 984.

SUBARU WRX

VW AMAROK

Deaths

ROYAL Flair 17'', 10 mths reg., sgle axle, m/w, gas stove top and grill, 3-way fridge, front kit, sgle beds, solar, annexe, lovingly kept $16,500. 0427 916 547.

ROYAL Flair Elite 18ft, Ultimate V6 5 8 0 , 3-way fridge, m/w, d/axle, 88,000kms., BIT-436, QS bed, elec. brakes, TV, over $20,000 in extras, annexe, new awning, bbq, $63,000. Ph 0400 441 700. outside table, exc. cond., $35,000. 0419 895 218.

Tenders

•

TENDER ON SITE CANTEEN SERVICES We're seeking a suitably qualified company to provide an on site canteen service at Loy Yang B Power Station. Applicants must be motivated and enthusiastic self-starters with experience in food handling and all the associated food handling qualifications. You'll need to be available from 8.30am-1pm Tuesday-Friday and during Outages. We'll provide a commercial grade kitchen and all overheads, including equipment maintenance. For more information and key selection criteria, please email a request to: lybtenders@loyyangb.com. Applications close COB Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

EXPRESS

Personals Thanks

•

DeVRIES, Bert. A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived, a rest well earned. Much loved brother and uncle of Bill, Jenny, Annie, Robert, Martin, Paula, and families. EVERAERT, Wilhelmus (Bill/Wim). Passed away on Friday, 1st December 2023. Loving partner of Rose. Much loved father and father-in-law of Amanda and James, Kym and Jarrod. Greatly missed Opa of Aiden, Marina, Jessica, Lochlan and Indee. Forever in our hearts FRENDO, Joseph. Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 1st December 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 91 years Dearly loved and devoted husband of Pauline (dec.). Much loved father and father-in-law of Connie and Dean, Phyllis and Ian, Peter and Carolyn, Eddie and Lisa, and David. Adored Nunnu to all his grand and great grandchildren. Mum and Dad reunited

A PRAYER to St Jude. May the Sacred heart of Jesus be adored and glorified throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this 9 times a day, by the 8th day your prayers will be answered, never known to fail. Publication FRENDO, Joe. must be promised. Thank Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Gracie you St Jude. and Lewis (dec.). Adored uncle of Mary, Annette, Michael, Monica, Vicki, MAY the most Sacred Richard and families. Heart of Jesus be praised, Rest In Peace loved, adored and glorified throughout the whole world now and forever GRANT, Terry. more. Most sacred heart Passed away in Tasmania of Jesus, have mercy on on 2 December 2023. us. St Jude, helper of the Loved husband and father desperate, pray for us. of Peggy, Sally, Michael Say this prayer 9 times and Megan (dec.). Special daily for 9 consecutive friend of Caroline Stuart, Brenton, Gavin Duncan days, never fails. Publication promised in and Jeremy. thanks-giving. Amen. "Go Doggies"

Page 38 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Deaths

•

GREGORY, Brett. Passed away at home on Friday, 24 November 2023. Loved son of George and Beverley. Brother to Michelle and Gary (dec.). Loved father of Sarah, Jacob, Stephanie and their partners. Adored pop of Lilah, Clay, Archer, Miah, Noah and Lettie. "Gone Fishin"

Deaths

•

HAYES, Ally Mae. 7/9/1999 - 27/11/2023. Passed away suddenly on 27 November 2023. Much loved daughter of Jarrod and Tanya Hayes. Sister of Troy and Charmaine. Loved partner of Eily. Dearly loved granddaughter of Ruth, Marlene, Brian (dec.), Marg (dec.), Helen (dec.), Rod (dec.) and Roger (dec). Ally was a loving and vibrant young woman who has been taken from us too early. The memory of Ally will live on in us forever. We were so proud of her and we know she is now at peace. Goodbye our precious girl, until we meet again. #Forever24

HALL (Hill/Davey), Mary Elaine. Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon on Friday 1st December 2023. Aged 95 years Loved and loving wife of Ted Hall (dec.) Wife of Lionel Davey (dec.). Mother of Jim (dec.), Geoffrey, Kerry and Jenny. Dear friend of Max and Jill JENNINGS, Maree Alaine. and family, who will miss Aged 71 years her smiles and treasure No-one sees the broken her memories. heart, That lies behind the smile, HANSEN, Alan. No one knows the 4/9/1969 - 1/12/2023. loneliness, My darling husband you That's with us all the while. were the man of my No matter how life changes, dreams. So kind and No matter what I do, gentle, funny, quirky and A special place within my compassionate. heart, Instead of putting me Is always there for you. down for my insecurities Aunty Ree, I will forever you thought they were remember all the trips we cute. You made me feel took together and working like the best thing since at Select Music with you, sliced bread even without such wonderful memories makeup. to cherish. Our last days together Love always Deb X. were so wonderful. We made a lifetime of memories LAHORE (nee Kerr), in a few short weeks. Patricia (Pat) Roslyn. I will love you forever Passed away peacefully See you in Eternity with family by her side at Yours always Hunny Bun Latrobe Regional Hospital on Tuesday 28 November XXX. 2023. Aged 82 years HANSEN, Alan. Loved and loving wife of 4/9/1969 - 1/12/2023. Gavin (dec.). Cherished We are saddened to hear mother of Vikki, Mark of the passing of Alan. A (dec.) and Kristen. Loved much loved husband, and respected mother-infather and grandfather. law of Melanie (Mel) and Deepest sympathy to adored mother-in-law of Paula and family at this Gary. Much loved Nan of sad time. Hayden, Chris, Nick and Latrobe Valley Express Finn, who will always hold Partnership Management a special place in their and Staff. hearts. Adored sister and sisterin-law of Pam (dec.) and HARRIS, Stanley James Noel, Helen and Lloyd (Stan). Passed away peacefully at (dec.), John and Daina, Maryvale Private Hospital and Sally. Sister-in-law of Morwell, 30 November Anne and Chard, Caroline 2023, surrounded by his and John, and Bill (dec.). You were someone special, loving family. Someone good and true, Aged 75 years Dearly loved and loving You will never be forgotten, We thought husband of Annette for 50 the world of you years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Timothy (both LYONS (nee Pinch), dec.), Mark and Belinda, Doris Alice. Died peacefully at Latrobe Catherine and Jon. Adored Pa to Jesse, Regional Hospital on Tyson, Alyce, Ruby, and Saturday 2 December 2023. Ethan. Aged 94 years Life is not measured by the Loved and loving wife of years you lived. But by the love you gave Gordon Medew (dec.) and Cyril Lyons. (dec.). and the things you did. Loving mother to Stephen and Mark, and Pat. HARRISON, Cherished Nan of Shaun, William John 'Bill' Troy (dec.) and Toni. Passed away peacefully Great Nan to Marlia. with family by his side at Loved and remembered LRH on Wednesday, 28 always November 2023. Aged 81 years Loved husband of MOYSEY, Christopher (Chris). Carmen (dec.). Loving father of David and 21/7/1950 - 1/12/2023. Passed away peacefully Daryl. at home after a short Loving pop of Marty. illness. At peace with Mum Eldest son of Bill and Marjorie Moysey. HARRISON, William 'Bill'. Brother to Kathy, Brian Loved brother-in-law. With (dec.), Trevor (dec.) and love from Fred and Maryke, Leonie. Much loved uncle, uncle to Melanie, Shane, great uncle and great great uncle. Sally and Robert. Much loved husband and Rest in Peace partner of Cheryl for over 40 years. Private Cremation

MOYSEY, Chris. Chris our wonderful brother-in-law. We will dearly miss our chats and visits. Love Rusty, Wendy and families. Until we meet again

Deaths

•

NETHERCOTE, June Hellen. Aged 83 years Passed away Saturday, 2 December 2023. To my lovely lady and beloved partner of 38 years, you're forever in my heart. The family feels at peace knowing that you can rest now. I will be missing you everyday until we meet again. Gerry Van Duin. NIELSEN, Otto Christian. 10/1/1934 - 29/11/2023. Dearly loved husband of Beverley. Loving father and father-in-law of Janet (dec.), Geoffrey and Pauline, Craig and Evette. Loving grandfather of Finn and Seamus; Tori, Brock and Liam. Dad and Janet Reunited

PALMER, Alice. Passed away peacefully, Tuesday, 28 November 2023. Loved and loving wife of Kevin (dec.). Much loved mum to Wes and Katrina, Sharon and Jeff, Glenn and Jo. Adored nan of Jason, Sam, Lucy, Chloe, Rory and Mackenzie. Reunited with Dad PALMER, Alice. Loving mother and grandmother - a tower of quiet strength, inspiration and love. Forever in our hearts Wes, Katrina, Lucinda and Chloe. PALMER (nee Harle), Alice. 4/2/1941 - 28/11/2023. Much loved and adored Mum and Nan of Sharon, Jeff, Jason and Sam. So loved and so cherished. Her strength, sense of fun, work ethic, words of wisdom and love for family, friends and life immense. The 'glue' of our family who will live on for ever through us all. A Mum, a Nan and my very best friend Love you to the moon and back always XXXX. PALMER, Alice. Mum, Mrs P, Nan, You enveloped us with love. A lifetime of memories shared. Forever in our hearts. May the force be with you. Love Glenn, Jo, Rory and Mackenzie XX. PALMER, Alice. A wonderful lady and a long time family friend of the Schneider family. Sympathies to Wes and Katrina, Jeff and Sharon, Glenn and Jo, and families. From Mick, Jo, Daniel and Maddy, and the rest of the Schneider clan PALMER, Alice. The Committee, members, past players and past committee members of the Morwell Tennis Club are deeply saddened by the passing of our Life Member Alice Palmer. We will be forever grateful for your years of service at our club as Treasurer, canteen organiser, committee member and avid supporter of your son and grand-daughters on match days. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of Alice's family and friends.

Deaths

•

ROODENRYS, Rudolf Wilhelmus 'Rudy'. 20/9/1952 - 29/11/2023. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a short illness, at Latrobe Regional Hospital Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Aged 71 years Loved son of Rudy and Bep (both dec.). Loved and loving husband of Karen. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jay and Carly and Trent. Adored pop to Brooke, Quade and Ashlyn. Loving brother and brother-in-law to Paula and Vic and Sylvia and Joe. Proud uncle and friend to many. A wonderful person, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you have left behind, Sharing and caring, always content, Loved and respected wherever you went. "Go Dees!" Rudy, Loved and loving husband of Karen. My beautiful brown eyed boy, You were my best friend, My greatest supporter, My Rock. This mountain was too hard to climb my gentle giant. Karen. Dad, Thank you for always being there for us. You were a big man with the kindest heart. We will miss you now and always. We love you big fella. The footy will never be the same. Jay and Carly. Pop, Don't worry - Nana will pay for my goals in Basketball. We will play Kahoot until Nana can finally win. Your cuddles and kisses will be what we will miss the most. Love Brooke and Quade. Dad, I'll miss our camping, fishing and duck shooting trips. I'll miss the incredible loving bond you and Mum had and how you always had each others back and the father like figure, reassuring and caring Pop you were to Ashlyn, Brooke and Quade. Dad you were a loveable giant who brought everyone together and provided so much love, advice and fearless protection to us all. You were a Dad who was so special, And who was loved so very much, And brought so much happiness, To the many hearts you touched. You were always kind and caring , And so understanding too, And, if help was ever needed Dad, It so freely came from you. You were a gift to all the world , And brought joy to everyone, And life has never been the same, Ever since you have gone. I'm so proud to call you my Dad and if I'm half the father you were I'm content with that. You were as tough as they come. We will look after Mum. "Go Dees" Love Trent, Ange and Ashlyn.

•

ROODENRYS, Rudy. Treasured memories of our beautiful favourite son-in-law gained his angel wings after a short illness. He wouldn't ask for sadness, He wouldn't ask for tears, Just to remember him, In coming years. And we will certainly do that. Loved Forever Love Joyce and Don and Raymond (dec.).

Deaths

•

SMITH, Roger. The Morwell Football Netball Club extends its deepest sympathies to Rae, Mark, Jo and extended families on the passing of Roger. A much valued Life Member, long serving committeeman and valued clubman, Roger is fondly Rudy, Loving memories. Taken too remembered by all who had the pleasure of soon. Love Aunty Laura, Uncle knowing him. Ed. Peter (dec.), Paul, Geoff, Donald and Neville. TREASE, Rohan Ronald. 17/10/1971 - 19/11/2023. Loved husband of Jodie. Loving father of Ashlee ROODENRYS, Rudy. and Georgia. Adored Pa A treasured friend of Nate and Archie. who will never Son-in-law of Don and be forgotten Jean Barnes. Brother-inBryan, Viv and family. law of Cherie, Craig and families; Melissa, Brendan, George and families. Will be dearly missed ROODENRYS, Rudy. Goodbye dear friend, our R.I.P. Big Fella X. children were proud to call You had a smile for you uncle. everyone, Frank, Rose, Mark, Kayla, You had a heart of Gold, Sara and families. You left behind the memories, That we will always hold. ROODENRYS, Rudy. It's not what we write, We are so grateful for all It's not what we say, the memories but will miss It's how we remember you, you so much big fella. In our own special way. Proud to call you our Loved and remembered friend. Christine, Wayne, always Louise, Clinton and families. Forever in our hearts XXX For Funeral information SMITH, please visit our website at: Roger David Midgley. www.handleyfuneral Passed away peacefully services.com.au on 29 November 2023, aged 79 years, just shy of his 80th birthday, after enduring a long illness. Dearly loved and loving husband of Rae for 54 years. I will miss you TREASE, Rohan Ronald. my darling Roger 17/10/1971 - 19/11/2023. Loved father of Mark and Dearly loved son of Jo. Father-in-law of Dianne and Ron (dec.). Christine. Much loved Pa Brother of Caryn and of Ashton, Marissa and Trevor. Cameron. Uncle of Toby, Teaghan, Telina and families. Always in our hearts Will be dearly missed Our thanks and appreciation to the caring staff at 'Forever in our hearts' Mitchell House. Now resting in peace

SMITH, Roger D M. The members of Morwell Oasis are saddened to learn of the passing of Life Member of Morwell Apex Club Roger. He was a highly respected and dedicated Apexian who served his community in many organisations. He was a man of utmost integrity, kind, generous and a friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by us all. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Morwell Oasis. SMITH, Roger. In memory of our great friend Roger. We all valued the times we had together and his sharing of his vast experience and knowledge. We will miss him always. Love to Rae and the family. Danny, Chris and Hayden at Goss Accountants.

SMITH, Roger. Past members of Morwell Apex are saddened by the passing of our Life Member Roger, whose contribution to the Morwell Community was outstanding. SMITH, Roger. The members of the Morwell Cricket Club send their condolences and best wishes to Mark and his family on the passing of his father Roger Smith, a long-time supporter and friend of the Club.

Deaths

•

WHITE (née Graham), Cheryl Fay. Born on 24 November 1946. Passed away 27 November 2023. Passed away peacefully at Margery Cole Traralgon on Monday, 27 November 2023. Aged 77 years Loved and loving wife of Bill. Cherished mother of Keith, Jamie and Rob. Loved and respected mother-in-law of Shona. Adored Nan to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts Funeral service has been held.

Funerals

•

BATTISTA. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Felicia Battista will be offered at St Kieran's Catholic Church, Lloyd St, Moe on WEDNESDAY (13 December 2023) at 11am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Moe Memorial Park Cemetery.

COLBRAN. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr David Colbran (Snr) will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drv, Morwell, WEDNESDAY, (6 December 2023), commencing at 10.30am. To view the livestream, please visit our website and follow the prompts. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MORWELL 5134 4937 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

DRYDEN. The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Robert Dryden will take place in the Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park VITALE, Antonio (Tony). Crematorium, Cemetery Passed away 26/11/2023. Dve, Traralgon THURSDAY Another link in the family (7 December 2023) comchain broken. Gone to be mencing at 11am. Light with his parents, brothers refreshments to follow. and sister. Respected and loved brother, brother-inlaw and uncle of John, Francy, Daniel and Sarah. Tony was the eldest brother and leader when it came to our sporting activities. His jokes and EVERAERT. sense of humour kept us The Funeral Service and all entertained. I will forever Committal for Cremation miss him, John. of Mr Wilhelmus Everaert Deepest sympathy and will be held at Latrobe condolences to Pina, Joe Valley Funeral Services and Josie, Armando and Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave, Tammy and families. Newborough on FRIDAY (8 December 2023) comWATSON (née Portues), mencing at 2pm. Elizabeth Jane (Betty). Born on 20 April 1927 Passed away MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 29 November 2023 Place your tribute on Passed away at Yallambee latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Village. Aged 96 years GREGORY. Dearly loved wife of The Funeral Service and Ronald Thomas Watson Committal for Cremation (dec.) for 49 years. of Mr Brett Gregory will be Adored mother of Beryl held at Latrobe Valley and Jim (dec.), Bill and Funeral Services Chapel, Iryana, Ron and Susan, 6 Ollerton Ave, Newborough Amy and Alan (dec.), Sue on Monday, (11 Decemand Deane, Keven and ber 2023, commencing at Pat, Jeannette and Dave, 11am. Gordon and Katie, Ronda and Kevin, and Colin. Nanna to 20, great-nanna to 33 and great-great- MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 nanna to 3.5. Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au We will miss you Mum, Who lies peaceful and still, She showed us how to HALL. A Service of Thanksgiving fight in life, She showed us she had for the life of Mrs Mary Hall will be held at Morwell will. She showed us courage Family Church, 260 Princes Highway, Morwell on and compassion We won't forget her sassy MONDAY (11 December 2023) commencing at grin, 2pm. She is impossible to replace. It's hard to see another, Above all she was our MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Mother. Place your tribute on Thank you for being our Mum latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

Funerals

•

HANSEN. The Memorial Service of Alan Richard Hansen will be held on SATURDAY (9 December 2023) at Now Church Langford Street Moe. All friends and relatives of the Hansen family are invited to join us to celebrate his life at 2pm with a chance to exchange memories over afternoon tea after the service. Alan's wishes are that everyone wear bright colours as this is a celebration.

Funerals

•

LOVELL. The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Grace Adriana Lovell, will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Rose Chapel. Cemetery Drive Traralgon on FRIDAY (8 December 2023), commencing at 1.30pm. The Funeral will leave at the end of the Service for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery. Grace's Service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming.

HARRIS. The Funeral Service for Mr Stanley Harris will be MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON held at St Michael's Catholic TRARALGON 5174 2258 Church, Kay St Traralgon Place your tribute on on MONDAY (11 Decem- latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au ber 2023), commencing at 11am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Gippsland LYONS. Memorial Park Cemetery The Funeral Service and Traralgon. Committal for Cremation of Mrs Doris Alice Lyons will be held at Latrobe MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Valley Funeral Services MORWELL 5134 4937 Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy, Place your tribute on Traralgon on TUESDAY latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au (12 December 2023) commencing at 2pm. Doris' Service will be HARRISON. livestreamed. To view the The Funeral of Mr William livestream visit our webJohn 'Bill' Harrison will be site. held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on TUESDAY MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 (12 December 2023) comPlace your tribute on mencing at 11am. latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery, Brodribb Road, Hazelwood. Bill's Service will be live- NIELSEN. streamed, to view the The Memorial Service livestream please visit our to celebrate the life of Otto Nielsen, late of website. Trafalgar, will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd, Warragul, MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MONDAY (11 December TRARALGON 5174 2258 2023) at 2pm. Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au The Service will also be livestreamed. To view Otto's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au HAYES. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Ally Mae Hayes will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on MONDAY (11 December 2023) commencing at 2pm. Ally's Service will be livestreamed. To view the live PALMER. stream please visit: A Service to celebrate the latrobevalley life of Mrs Alice Palmer funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming. will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon WEDNESMOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON DAY (6 December 2023), TRARALGON 5174 2258 commencing at 11am. Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au To view the livestream, please visit our website and follow the prompts. In lieu of flowers, donations LAHORE. The Funeral of Mrs Patricia may be made to Latrobe (Pat) Roslyn Lahore will Regional Hospital. be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MORWELL 5134 4937 Traralgon on FRIDAY Place your tribute on (8 December 2023) com- latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au mencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland FRENDO. Memorial Park. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Joseph Frendo will be MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON offered at St Mary's Catholic TRARALGON 5174 2258 Church, Monash Road Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Newborough TUESDAY (12 December 2023) commencing at 11am. LAZAREVIC, Steven. The Funeral will leave at The Funeral Service for the conclusion of Mass for Steven Lazarevic will be the Moe Cemetery. held at the Rose Chapel, Rosary will be recited in Gippsland Memorial Park, the above Church on Scrubby Lane Traralgon Monday evening (11 on FRIDAY (8 December December 2023) at 6pm. 2023) at 11am. Following the Service Joe's service will be liveSteven will be laid to rest streamed. To view the at Yallourn Cemetery, livestream please visit: latrobevalley Haunted Hills Road, funerals.com.au Yallourn.

Funerals

•

ROODENRYS. The Funeral of Mr Rudolf Wilhelmus 'Rudy' Roodenrys will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy, Traralgon on FRIDAY (8 December 2023) commencing at 10am. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. Rudy's service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream visit our website.

Funerals

•

WATSON. The Funeral Service for Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Watson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Hwy Traralgon on (11 December 2023) commencing at 11am. Private family cremation to follow. Betty's Service will be livestreamed to view the livestream please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on live streaming.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

In Memoriam

•

LAWSON, Janette. 1/1/1939 - 5/12/2014. Time does not heal the hurt of missing you Janette. You are still loved and missed every minute of every day. Love John. Loved and remembered always. Neil and Wendy, Kaitlin and Alec, Linda and Gary, Samantha and Lachie.

Bereavement Thanks

•

WEBSTER, Phillip. Robyn and family would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, visits, calls and messages after the passing of Phil. Thank you Dr Costello and Pallative Care. Please accept this as our personal thankyou.

SMITH. The Funeral Service and In Memoriam Committal for Cremation of Mr Roger Smith will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on FRIDAY (8 December 2023) commencing at 10.30am. To view the livestream, please visit the website and follow the prompts. BUSUTTIL, June. In memory of June who passed away on 5/12/2016. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON We miss you so much, MORWELL 5134 4937 especially around Christmas. Place your tribute on Always in our hearts latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Love from Vic and the STUART. Busuttil family XXX. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate the life of John Funeral Directors Stuart will take place at Hotel Traralgon (Ryan's) SUNDAY (10 December 2023) between 2pm-4pm. John was a Life Member of the Crown Hotel Darts team and a Life Member of the Traralgon Boxing Club. John has been privately cremated Latrobe Valley Funeral Serv rvices v has been helping Reunited with his the local community for more than 70 years. beloved Mum Our Chapels are fitted with the latest visual Loved, Respected and technology including the option to livestream a Remembered by many ♥ Funeral from any location. A large function room is available adjacent to each chapel to provide catering and refreshment facilities.

•

LATROBE VALLEY

FUNERAL SERVICES

VITALE. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Antonio Vitale will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Road Morwell on THURSDAY, (7 December 2023) commencing at 2pm. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Hazelwood cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the above Church at 1.30pm prior to the Mass.

DAVID HASTIE

General Manager

MYRA KRAFFT

Funeral Consultant

MARK RIDDLE

Funeral Consultant

ALLAN WORTHY

Funeral Consultant

GP1639115

Deaths

Contact our caring, highly experienced and qualified team or visit our website for more details MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MORWELL 5134 4937 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

MOE 5126 1111 MORWELL 5134 4937 TRARALGON 5174 2258

www.latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

Family owned and locally based Funeral Directors We bring 35 years experience to families in Traralgon, Morwell, Churchill, Moe, Trafalgar, Korumburra and surrounding areas.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS Practical, sensible and affordable. We offer both at-need and pre-paid funerals. All female funerals are available. Dignity and respect, always.

CREMATION PACKAGES FROM $2750 www.harwoodfunerals.com.au

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

For 24/7 support 0405 669 532 The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 39

–

Pride sqauds announced

Rain ruined weekend

CRICKET GCL/VCCL BY LIAM DURKIN

SPORT By LIAM DURKIN

TRY filling sport pages when there’s no sport. Rain washed away most outdoor sport in the Latrobe Valley over the weekend, as cricket grounds, tennis courts and golf courses were left saturated. The region recorded 65 millimetres falling in seven days up to 9am last Monday. These numbers led to flooding across the region, and meant the likelihood of any Saturday sport was minimal at best. All cricket was called off in Cricket Latrobe Valley, as was all tennis in Riverside Tennis Association. Similarly, some local golf courses were given no chance for play at the weekend. Moe Golf Club postponed its men’s monthly medal to this Saturday (December 9), while the course was still closed on Sunday. Across the road, Yallourn Golf Club got through its Ian McDonald Memorial event, but further down the road, Morwell Golf Club had no medal awarded for its stroke monthly medal on Saturday. Traralgon Golf Club fought on, with 87 players braving the elements for its stableford event last Saturday, as did Mirboo North. Trafalgar Golf Club was originally going to close last Monday and Tuesday due to coring works, but the weather meant these did not proceed. As a result, the course was open Monday, although the third round of the club championship last Sunday was cancelled. Closer to where more rain has fallen, Heyfield Golf Club closed its course. “The adverse conditions on the course have not abated. The flood waters traversing the course from the ninth fairway through to an area near the third green have increased in volume. Together with casual water on some of the fairways, the playing of golf is not possible,” Heyfield Golf Club posted on Saturday to their socials. An inspection of the Heyfield course was conducted on Monday, the result of which was not known at time of press. Incredibly, about 80mml fell in the Heyfield area last week.

RAIN affected Round 2 of the Gippsland Cricket League Junior Development League on Sunday. THE match between Latrobe Valley and Bairnsdale at Yinnar was postponed. Organisers hope to play this match in January. A result however was achieved in the game between Sale-Maffra and Warragul. The Sharks won posting 93 after being sent in by their visiting opponents. The Wild Dogs were bowled out for 62 in reply at Stead Street. THE Under 15 Junior Country Week draw is out.

Stockdale to lead Victoria Country CRICKET VCCL BY LIAM DURKIN

LATROBE Valley will be represented at the Australian Country Cricket Championships. Ex Students allrounder, Lee Stockdale and Glengarry batsman, Nathan Freitag have been selected for Victoria Country. Those selected for Vic Country play for the Victorian Country Cricket League at championships held annually. This year, the championships are being held in Newcastle. Stockdale, a Vic Country regular, will captain the side, continuing a post he has held previously. Other Gippslander’s in the squad are SaleMaffra’s Jack Rietschel, Nathan Whitford and Zac Hurley, who has been named an emergency. Former Sale-Maffra cricketer Jack Wrigglesworth, now playing in Geelong, is also in the squad. Wrigglesworth is the son of former first class cricketer Ian, who won the Ryder Medal as best player in Victorian Premier Cricket in 1996/97. The senior Wrigglesworth has strong links to the area, and still visits the rolling hills of Thorpdale often, where he runs a few cattle. Former Melbourne Renegades player Bryaden Stepien is also in the Vic Country squad. Stepien has some connection to Gippsland, and

–

filled in a few times for Sale Football-Netball Club reserves in recent years. THE Victoria Country women’s squad has also been announced. Another Wrigglesworth, Megen, has won selection, and will make her debut for the state. Her selection is especially noteworthy, as she has chosen to stay local with home club Bundalaguah and not align herself with a Victorian Premier Club in Melbourne. While playing Premier cricket is usually seen as essential in getting picked for Vic Country, Wrigglesworth has proven it can be done. The result means the Vic Country women’s team now has a true ‘country’ player from Gippsland. Latrobe Valley local and current Gippsland Cricket Region 7 Secretary, Kristen Webber has been pushing for ‘country’ girls to be included in the team, and has now seen this vision come to fruition. Webber will manage the team, while well-known professional coach Keith Jansz will coach the side. Jansz has worked with many local players and clubs across Gippsland. The championships will be held from January 3, 2024, in Newcastle.

Latrobe Valley is very well represented in the girl’s squad, with five players selected. Boy’s Squad: Jake Zappulla (Ex Students), Patrick Horan, Macauley Pendergast, Blake Rowley (all Sale-Maffra), Mitchell Johnson, Seth Noonan (both Bairnsdale), Henry Allsop, Nate Murphy (both Warragul), Riley Harris, Andot Mankhong, George McCausland, Rhys Newman, Heath Womersley (all Leongatha), Evan Allaway (coach). Girl’s Squad: Susie Blines (Raiders), Matilda Freeman (Morwell), Crystal Wilkie (Morwell), Gracie Sanders (Jeeralang-Boolarra), Olivia Speairs (Centrals), Gemma Bruce, Maddison Winter (both Sale-Maffra), Zoe Kleinitz (Bairnsdale), Summer Bryden, Claire Finger, Hayley Waite (all Warragul), Ava Carew, Holly Williams (both Leongatha), Zoe Quinsey-Munro (coach).

Paying tribute to pacing icons HARNESS RACING

THE Traralgon Pacing Cup will be run at the Warragul trotting meeting today (Wednesday, December 6) recognising the two decades of competition once staged in the Latrobe Valley. Trotting was staged on a half mile circuit inside the gallops track at Glenview Park Racecourse from 1975 to 1995. During that time, the Latrobe Valley Trotting Club was the first horse racing organisation in the region to conduct a race meeting on Melbourne Cup Day, that feat occurring in 1978, three years before Bairnsdale gallops also staged a meeting on the first Tuesday in November. The cup race carries a purse of $10,000, and has attracted a capacity field of 10 starters. The event is staged each year at Warragul to recognise the efforts of past Latrobe Valley trotting enthusiasts, and those who gave their time to the sport in Traralgon. Some of the surviving Traralgon stalwarts will be in attendance and a display of trotting memorabilia will also feature on course. First of eight races on Wednesday is just after 1pm.

SCOREBOARD

–

The tournament begins with a standalone game on Sunday, December 17, before the rest of the competition is completed during the week starting January 1, 2024. GIPPSLAND Pride has qualified for the Under 18s final. Pride will take on Northern Rivers next January for Victorian Country Cricket League supremacy. The team is coached by Stratford Cricket Club President and local councillor, John Tatterson. Unfortunately, the team’s mast against Western Waves was forfeited. The Under 21s lost their most recent match. Taking on Barwon, Pride was never really in the hunt, bowled out for 131 chasing 235. Pride squads have been announced for Under 16 boys and girls.

ATHLETICS GIPPSLAND ATHLETICS CLUB

Round 8 of Gippsland Athletics Club track and field season was held Tuesday 28th November 2023. ROUND 8 RESULTS: 200M Men: U/14 – Jack Riddle 27.47; Open – Lachlan Coleman 27.30 DISCUS Men: U/14 – Jack Riddle 26.74; Open – Lachlan Coleman 17.16; Masters - Simon Van Baalen 35.18, Wayne Seear 25.04 HIGH JUMP Not Contested due to weather 1500M Men: Open – Lachlan Coleman 6:35.37 HAMMER Men: U/14 – Jack Riddle 24.16; Open – Lachlan Coleman 14.74; Masters - Simon Van Baalen 40.67, Wayne Seear 18.13 100M Men: U/14 – Jack Riddle 13.47; Open – Lachlan Coleman 13.55

BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH

MIDWEEK PENNANT ROUND 5 28-Nov-23 DIVISION 1: Newborough 14 58 Drouin 2 56 Trafalgar 14 70 Morwell 2 73 Traralgon 16 69 Traralgon RSL 0 47 Warragul 14 77 Morwell Club 2 50 DIVISION 2: Yinnar 12 59 Traralgon (2) 4 54 Neerim District 14 56 Newborough (3) 2 54 Newborough (2) 16 89 Drouin (2) 0 34 Moe (2) 16 66 Morwell Club (2) 0 40 DIVISION 3: Morwell (3) 14 57 Drouin (3) 2 47 Trafalgar (2) 14 68 Warragul (2) 2 45 Moe (2) 14 66 Traralgon (3) 2 53 Churchill 14 65 Yarragon 2 53 Garfield 14 68 Morwell (2) 2 57 DIVISION 4 : Traralgon (5) 10 41 Traralgon (4) 0 35 Longwarry 10 37 Newborough (4) 0 34 Traralgon RSL (2) 8 44 Yinnar (2) 2 28 Trafalgar (3) 10 16 Yallourn North 0 0 Division 1 W L D F A Dif Pts Newborough 1 4 1 0 338 243 95 64 Warragul 1 4 1 0 294 259 35 57 Trafalgar 1 4 1 0 297 297 0 53 Traralgon 1 2 3 0 290 289 1 37 Morwell 1 2 3 0 291 295 -4 34 Drouin 1 1 4 0 284 266 18 27 Traralgon RSL 1 2 3 0 252 318 -66 27

Morwell Club 1 1 4 0 253 332 -79 21 Division 2 W L D F A Dif Pts Moe 1 5 0 0 321 236 85 70 Newborough 2 3 1 1 333 233 100 56 Yinnar 1 3 2 0 292 286 6 45 Neerim District 1 3 2 0 271 307 -36 44 Newborough 3 2 3 0 247 276 -29 37 Drouin 2 2 3 0 266 294 -28 30 Traralgon 2 1 4 0 267 294 -27 24 Morwell Club 2 0 4 1 242 313 -71 14 Division 3 W L D F A Dif Pts Churchill 1 5 0 0 328 261 67 72 Trafalgar 2 4 0 1 255 200 55 65 Morwell 3 3 1 1 285 273 12 55 Garfield 1 2 3 0 319 287 32 36 Traralgon 3 2 3 0 294 292 2 34 Warragul 2 2 3 0 294 287 7 32 Yarragon 1 2 3 0 283 301 -18 31 Drouin 3 1 3 1 216 229 -13 30 Morwell 2 1 3 1 255 307 -52 25 Moe 2 1 4 0 231 323 -92 20 Division 4 W L D F A Dif Pts Longwarry 1 4 1 0 204 122 82 40 Traralgon 5 4 1 0 209 179 30 37 Traralgon RSL 2 3 1 1 143 101 42 35 Yinnar 2 3 2 0 180 185 -5 29 Newborough 4 2 3 0 163 146 17 22 Traralgon 4 2 3 0 158 149 9 22 Trafalgar 3 1 3 1 77 172 -95 15 SATURDAY PENNANT 2023 - 24 ROUND 7 02-Dec-23 DIVISION 3: Morwell (2) 18 100 Drouin (2) 0 40 Traralgon (3) 16 85 Trafalgar (2) 2 64 All other games were either washed out or there were not enough matches completed for the results to count. Division 1 W L D F A Dif Pts Traralgon 1 6 0 1 509 390 119103 Newborough 1 4 2 1 460 417 43 75 Trafalgar 1 3 3 1 468 434 34 67 Morwell 1 3 3 1 448 429 19 67 Traralgon RSL 1 3 3 1 459 445 14 64 Moe 1 2 4 1 425 460 -35 50 Drouin 1 2 4 1 394 470 -76 43 Warragul 1 1 5 1 384 502 -118 35 Division 2 W L D F A Dif Pts Longwarry 1 6 0 1 581 368 213106 Traralgon 2 5 1 1 532 421 111 93 Morwell Club 1 4 2 1 522 451 71 75 Neerim District 1 3 3 1 454 484 -30 60 Garfield 1 2 4 1 441 497 -56 54 Thorpdale 1 2 4 1 411 509 -98 49 Traralgon RSL 2 2 4 1 412 506 -94 46 Newborough 2 0 6 1 412 529 -117 21 Division 3 W L D F A Dif Pts Traralgon 3 6 1 0 620 455 165105

Page 40 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Warragul 2 4 2 1 448 506 -58 69 Yinnar 1 3 3 1 462 457 5 67 Drouin 2 4 3 0 476 569 -93 67 Morwell 2 3 4 0 566 502 64 62 Newborough 3 3 3 1 459 478 -19 56 Boolarra 1 2 4 1 451 480 -29 45 Trafalgar 2 1 6 0 523 558 -35 33 Division 4 W L D F A Dif Pts Moe 2 6 0 1 481 409 72 97 Churchill 1 5 1 1 504 416 88 93 Yarragon 1 3 3 1 514 408 106 68 Morwell Club 2 3 3 1 476 436 40 68 Traralgon 4 3 3 1 502 446 56 65 Yallourn North 1 3 3 1 461 479 -18 59 Warragul 3 1 5 1 367 549 -182 30 Morwell 3 0 6 1 382 544 -162 24 Division 5 W L D F A Dif Pts Longwarry 2 6 0 1 434 281 153 99 Traralgon RSL 3 5 1 1 426 295 131 76 Drouin 3 4 2 1 381 361 20 70 Garfield 2 3 3 1 355 375 -20 54 Traralgon 5 3 3 1 342 399 -57 54 Yallourn North 2 2 4 1 303 339 -36 46 Neerim District 2 2 4 1 339 386 -47 45 Newborough 4 2 4 1 291 338 -47 45 Morwell 4 2 4 1 341 406 -65 36 Trafalgar 3 1 5 1 329 361 -32 35 Division 6 W L D F A Dif Pts Moe 3 4 2 1 253 208 45 44 Boolarra 2 4 2 1 209 191 18 44 Traralgon 6 4 2 1 260 215 45 43 Traralgon 7 4 2 1 247 217 30 43 Trafalgar 4 4 2 1 243 223 20 41 Drouin 4 3 3 1 272 204 68 37 Neerim District 3 3 3 1 218 243 -25 35 Thorpdale/Yarragon 3 3 1 196 243 -47 33 Longwarry 3 2 4 1 223 228 -5 31 Trgn RSL/Yinnar 2 4 1 216 238 -22 29 Churchill 2 2 4 1 219 240 -21 27 Moe 4 1 5 1 144 250 -106 13

GOLF CHURCHILL & MONASH

Club Championships RD 3 Monthly Medal Star Medal Saturday 25th November 2023. A Grade Winner: M. Brereton 13 67 nett Medal B Grade Winner: A. Sharrock 24 73 nett C Grade Winner: T. Lio 34 75 nett Scratch: M. Brereton 80 Putts: J. Barnes 26 & M. Soppe 26 D.T.L: 1. R. Dent 74, 2. D. Burridge 74, 3. J. Cahill 75, 4. P. Kearns 75, 5th R. Madigan 75,6. S. Allison 75, 7. T. Webb 75, 8. Ad. West 75 N.T.P: 3rd.C. Cummings, 5th D. Byers, 12th

Pro-Pin : S. Caldwell, 14th R. Timbs Target Hole: P. Kearns Birdies: 12th P. Chapple & S. Caldwell, 14th I. Heppelston Star Medal Winner: D. Burridge 74 Nett Club Champions A. Grade Winner: M. Brereton 205 nett B. Grade Winner: A. Sharrock 220 nett Handicap Winner: M. Brereton 205 Nett Scratch Winner: M. Brereton 244 Nett Club Championships 3 RD Tuesday 28th November 2023. Day Winner: I. Heppelston 71 Nett B. Grade Winner: Lisa Van Rooy 76 Nett Scratch: M. Ryan 96 D.T.L: 1. M. Ryan 75, 2. R. sands 77, 3. S. Caldwell 79 N.T.P: 3rd. M. Ryan, 5th L. Van Rooy, 12th M. Ryan, 14th C. Barnes Championship Winners Scratch Winner: M. Ryan 294 Handicap: S. Turner 217 A. Grade Handicap: S. Turner 217 B. Grade Winner: L. Van Rooy 217 MIRBOO NORTH

Saturday 2nd December, Stroke, Day winner: D Jerram (18) 66net DTL: Tim Traill 69, G Shandley 71. NTP: 4th P Draper, 6th J Mc Farlane 13th B Bradshaw, 16th G Shandley. Birdies: 6th B Bradshaw. MOE

Sunday, 26 November 2023 Ben Boon Plate - Stableford Mens Grade A Winners: Mclure, Grant (9) 41 Grade B Winners: Ward, Glen (12) 39 Grade C Winners: White, Ronnie (20) 36 Place Getters: Carruthers, Mark 39, Geisler, Graham 38 C/B, Gray, Nick 38 C/B, Burgess, Peter 38 C/B, Hibbs, Steven 38 C/B, Gutteridge, Neville 38 C/B, Behan, Andrew 38, Burghardt, Peter 37 C/B, Halkett, David 37 C/B, Glover, Ian 37 C/B, Zonneveld, Jarrod 37, Gauci, Anthony 36 C/B, Jewell, Steve 36 C/B, Carter, Bruce 36 C/B, Clyma, Alan 35 C/B, Dawson, Glenn 35 C/B, Calder, Graeme 35 Winning Team: (Garfield) Grant Mclure, Harry Elylasie, Ian Hopper & Jarrod Zonneveld (112) Thursday, 30 November 2023 OPEN Medley Stableford Grade A Winners: Stansbury, Les (12) 39

Place Getters: Forte, Brian 36, Wilson, Lee 35 C/B, Borg, Shannon 35 Nearest to Pin: 4th Peter Rodaughan, 8th Graeme Wilson, 14th Peter Buckman TRAFALGAR

29th November December Monthly Medal, Round 3 of the Championships and Round 2 of Vets December Medal Winner: Anne Outhred (27) 79 Nett Medal Runner Up: Ange Bayley (21) 79 Nett Scratch Winner: June Tickell 89 DTL: Lyn Powell 80, June Tickell 81, NTP’s: 5th Sam Caldow, 13th June Tickell Gobblers: Jenny Evison and Nola Fordham Tuesday, 28th November, 2023 Stableford Players: 32 Winner: Ray Williams (24) R/Up: Frank Kiss (22c/b) DTL: Charlie Hooker (22c/b) Norm Mether (22c/b) Max Pugliese (20) Hank Fiddelaers (19) Nola Fordham (19) Geoff Fallon (19) NTP: Hank Fiddelaers Bradmans: Chris Barfoot Thursday, 30th November, 2023 4BBB Stableford Players: 38 Winners: Ian Outhred & Mick Bennet (26) R/Up’s: Steve Gould & Wayne Dunn (24) DTL: John Doderico & Hank Fiddelaers (23c/b), Vic Hill & Chris Griffin ((23), Jan Griffin & Beth Lansdown (22), Sandra Balfour & Aija Owen (21c/b) NTP: 11th Bronwyn Wallace, 13th Aija Owen & Steve Klemke, 15th Karen Swingler & Steve Gould Bradmans: Karen Ludlow & Bronwyn Wallace Friday, December 1st 2023, Open Men’s & Ladies Stableford Winner: Brad Robinson 39 pts C/B Runner Up: Mark Scammell 39 pts C/B DTL’s: Darren Morrow 39, Russ Grant 39, Jeff Hasthorpe 36, Stu Marriott 35, Glenn Doolan 35, Wilson Pollock 35 Birdies: 2nd: Stu Marriott 5th: Ramon Dyke 11th: Nick Duncan Saturday, December 2nd 2023, Stroke – Stroke Winner: Joe Pedemont 68 nett DTL’s: Phil Town 69, Graeme Harris 72 C/B Birdies: 5th: Peter Griffin, Jeff Gray, Reno Borg 13th: Joe Pedemont

brave Palmer pride of Yallourn Harriers the elements FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN

YALLOURN Football Club's last ever Grand Final coach died recently. Don Palmer took the Blues to the 1969 Gippsland League decider. Yallourn were no match for Traralgon on the day, giving the Maroons a second successive premiership. While the final scoreboard of 13.15 (93) to 11.7 (73) may have indicated a close game, reports from the time stated the Maroons could have easily won by much more. "Traralgon should have won Sunday's Latrobe

Valley Football League grand final by at least 10 goals," wrote John Hehir in the Latrobe Valley Express (September 17, 1969). "The Maroons outplayed Yallourn for 90 per cent of the match and when the Blues got within a point Traralgon were only coasting." Despite the result, Palmer had a solid game, with his statistics reading 16 kicks, five handballs and six marks. Traralgon legend Terry Hunter, whom the oval at Traralgon Recreation Reserve is named after, was best-on-ground. Hunter recorded an astonishing 30 kicks, five handballs, 15 marks and one goal. A great photo of Hunter being embraced by his mother after the game ran on the front page of the Express' Sports Report. It was to be the last time Yallourn of any kind reached a Grand Final in the major league. The Blues merged with Yallourn North in 1976 and continued in the Gippsland League as Yallourn Yallourn North Bombers until 1985, before moving to the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League. More recently, YYN left Mid Gippsland for North Gippsland in 2020, changing their nickname from Bombers to Jets (to avoid a clash with Traralgon Tyers United). As part of centenary celebrations in 2019, YYN chose four teams of the 'era' taking in their history: Brown Coal Mine (1919-1947), Yallourn North (1948-1975), Yallourn (1954-1976) and YYN. Palmer was chosen as coach of the Yallourn team. Palmer played 50 games for North Melbourne in an injury-riddled career between 1959 and 1964. He died in September aged 84.

One last effort: Don Palmer addresses Yallourn players during three quarter time of the 1969 Gippsland League Grand Final.

Photograph: Express archives

Strong: Karen Graham put in another solid performance for the Traralgon Harriers at last Thursday night’s run. Photograph supplied ATHLETICS TRARALGON HARRIERS BY IAN CORNTHWAITE

Old Blue: The late Don Palmer, coach of Yallourn’s Team of the Century.

Photograph supplied

Way back: Yallourn coach Don Palmer (second from left) with Yallourn players and officials Col Benson, Bill Attard, Linton Planner, Barry Mathieson, unknown, Gavin Smith and Ron McGregor.

Photograph: Virtual Yallourn

President Harris to lead swimming SWIMMING By TOM HAYES

SWIMMING Victoria has a new president, and she’s the first regional one, bringing a wealth of experience with her from her swimming journey which began about 10 years ago. Michelle Harris became involved with swimming when her children did so in the pool, joining the committee of her local club at South Gippsland Bass. With a passion for becoming a community sports volunteer, Harris, who has worked extensively with GippSport, which has offices in Traralgon, soon learnt how to become a technical official for swim meets, before becoming the secretary of the club. Over the last 10 years, Harris has continued to climb the swimming ladder, and after about five years at her local club, she decided to give the next step a try - becoming the vice president of Gippsland Swimming. She held this position until she was approached to join the board at Swimming Victoria. “I was approached to join the Swimming Victoria board two years ago and have spent time on that and I’ve had the experience with the technical officiating,” Harris said. “It has been great to be a part of a state sporting association because they set the policy, in terms of the future directions of sport. “The biggest learning is being part of all the conversations happening at that strategic level, so I can use my local club experience and bring that to the table.” On top of her board duties at Swimming Victoria, Harris got further involved, becoming Swimming Victoria’s Technical Committee Chairperson. She found ways to make technical officiating fun and inclusive for new people, while progressing the technology used, which is still in a transition period. “I combined my two passion areas: advocating

Rule the pool: New Swimming Victoria President, Michelle Harris, with her son, Riley.

Photograph supplied

for rural and regional Victoria … and then my technical officiating side,” Harris said. Harris will combine all of the skills she has developed over the last 10 years into her new role as Swimming Victoria President. She found herself in a position she didn’t expect, but with the additional support of friends, family and colleagues, soon became comfortable with taking another step forward. “It’s interesting because I’m a gender equality advocate, it’s funny because as a woman we tend not to put ourselves forward, so I never saw myself,

in the short term, in that role,” Harris said. “I was really lucky that I had a lot of support saying I would be a great representative or a leader as a president, then I was able to see myself stepping into that (presidential role). “I really feel comfortable advocating for other people, but it was great to receive some support from other people … I felt overwhelmed with the amount of support.” Harris has worked closely in gender equality, encouraging women to get into leadership positions and improving the equality line in all community sports. She says she has no plans of slowing down that agenda now that she’s president. “In Gippsland, I worked with Gippsport … we run women’s leadership programs and governance training - all of that here in Gippsland,” she said. “We can see that women are underrepresented in leadership roles, in swimming that could be local club presidents and things like that, also in coaching. “In the officiating side, often you won’t see women stepping up into the senior roles, they’ll do the announcing or they’ll be … in the less-experienced roles, because they’ll need a bit more of encouragement or support to take that step up. “We fear judgement, but we may have the skills and confidence to do the roles, but we’re making great progress I think.” Harris believes that her position as a female president can only encourage more women to take the next step and put their hat in the ring for senior positions, as a true believer in the saying: “You can’t be what you can’t see”. As president, Harris will lead the board of Swimming Victoria, and remains committed to the Technical Officiating Committee - embedding technological changes such as 'Hawkeye' and the use of technology - like iPads - instead of paper. She hopes to continue to build a diverse representation across the board, bringing more women into senior roles and helping help get there.

BEGINNING from Wirilda Park Reserve to the sound of a rushing Tyers River, 50 participants ignored constant light rain and a soggy surface to complete the Traralgon Harriers’ 6km Thursday run last week. Due to washouts and overall wetness the usual course was tweaked, sending participants out along the Wirilda Park entrance driveway and then up steep, tree-lined Clarkes Road to the halfway turn-around and back. Regardless of the tricky conditions, spirits remained high and competition was strong. Even with the additional 200m, a major hill climb and the sodden conditions, several Harriers still managed to outdo or match their running rates compared with the previous week’s Chook Hill run. Notable among these was Courtney Ellis’ 25 second per kilometre faster result despite a recent illness and also Ryan McLeod’s nearto-matching mid 5:30’s/km outcome. Peter Cutler once again dominated the faster runners, but not without a challenge from Miles Verschuur on the uphills, with just one minute separating them by the finish. Hot on Miles’ heels was the new and exciting addition to the Harrier’s talent pool, Sav Mavrofridis, seven seconds behind. Molly Irvine retained her position as the strongest female runner, with the enduring Karen Graham 2.5 minutes behind and a recovering Courtney Ellis a further 25 seconds distant. Tomorrow's (Thursday, December 7) Harriers’ run is 5km from Toners Lane in Morwells’ west. It adheres mostly to a walking track and, being the last standard event before the Christmas breakup function as well as a gentle course, should attract a large participation. For more information, visit: traralgonharriers.org.au Results - Thursday, November 30: Peter Cutler 22:54, Miles Verschuur 23:59, Sav Mavrofridis 24:06, Ian Cornthwaite 25:39, Dempsey Podmore 26:40, Andrew Greenhill 27:44, Trent Kooyman 27:45, Glenn Graham 28:20, Clinton Jolly 28:49, Matthew Deppeler 29:24, Ashleigh Dugan 29:39, Molly Irvine 29:40, Jason Odlum 29:57, Seth Bomers 30:17, Owen Notting 30:25, Chris Van Unen 31:16, Toby Grzmil 31:26, Darrel Cross 31:37, Adrian Sutcliffe 31:45, Karen Graham 32:10, David Barr 32:27, Peter Fairbairn 32:34, Courtney Ellis 32:35, Daniel Furmston 32:35, Ron Verschuur 32:35, Jessie Gollow 33:20, Gary Fox 33:30, Ryan McLeod 33:46, Megan Scott 36:20, Mark Lansdown 37:29, Ree Graham 37:45, Kat Kent 38:11, Drew Hade 38:37, Kate Mayer 39:00, Phil Mayer 39:00, Collette Hofmann 39:23, Mick Hodson 40:00, Matilda Lappin 41:48, Bjorn Luxmann 42:30, John Reisinger 46:27, Ian Heafield 50:36, Luke Witham 52:08, Timothy Graham 52:08, Ann Bomers 52:32, Jay McGown 52:48, Samantha McGown 53:01, Kristina Creighton 58:00, Gay Cornthwaite 1:02:19, Desley Grey 1:06:03, Marieka Reilly 1:06:03.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 41

–

Bad weather spoils bowls BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH SATURDAY PENNANT BY MICHAEL HOLROYD

LAST Saturday was one of the worst days I have experienced for pennant bowls in the 40 seasons I have been playing. It was not the volume of rain that was the problem - it just didn’t stop raining. With many greens holding plenty of water and other greens not playable due to the continual rain, most games were cancelled. In Division 1, all games were cancelled by the agreement of managers. In Division 2, Longwarry travelled to Traralgon and had a good win but the results do not count because there were too many games not achieving a result. In Division 3, Yinnar and Boolarra played seven ends, before the incessant rain driving them indoors. After overnight rain, Newborough changed venues with Warragul, only to find the rain increasing on their drive west and found the greens there underwater. There were two games completed in this division: Traralgon (3) 16-85 defeated Trafalgar (2) 2-64 and Morwell (2) 18-100 defeated Drouin (2) 0-40. In Division 4, the only game started was on Yarragon’s grass green which was in good condition despite the rain and after nine ends their game with Traralgon (4) was called off due to the green taking water and no sign of the weather improving. In Division 5, two games were competed. Morwell (3) defeated Yallourn North and Longwarry (2) defeated Trafalgar (3), however there was a majority (three) games washed out so these results do not count. In Division 6, Moe (3) had a narrow win at Longwarry (3) however, this result did not count as it was the only completed match.

Traralgon win the town showdown BOWLS STRZELECKI NORTH MIDWEEL PENNANT BY MICHAEL HOLROYD

 TRAFALGAR 14-70 DEFEATED MORWELL 2-53

MIDWEEK bowlers were happy to complete an excellent day’s bowls on Tuesday, November 28, following the threat of miserable weather for the week. In Division 1, Traralgon had an all rinks up win over neighbours Traralgon RSL. Kathy Smiles and her rink of Ron Baker, Rosie Lorenz and Bill Gilligan had a 29-13 win over Margaret Gibbins. Lyn Moffatt defeated Elaine Muir 23-18 and May Cross defeated Shirley McKenzie 17-16.

MOE continued their good form and retained top spot on the ladder with a big win at home against Morwell Club (2). Lorraine Horton and her rink of Fred Martin, Robyn Dodd and Steve Pallot had a 24-11 win over Tess Borg. Val Rodgers had a 21-14 win over Joyce Hughes and Val Griffiths had a 21-15 win over Leanne Broadbent.

 TRARALGON 16-69 DEFEATED TRARALGON RSL 0-47

NEWBOROUGH took top position on the ladder at Drouin, with Jo-Anne Michaels and her rink of Fran Clark, Mary Whelan and Ryan Marston having a 20-15 win over Mary Firth. Sheryl Atkinson had a 21-20 win over Jan Aubrey. For Drouin, Denise Hamilton had a 21-17 win over Joan Goldie.  NEWBOROUGH 14-58 DEFEATED DROUIN 2-56

WARRAGUL had a good win at home against Morwell Club. Margaret Ratcliffe and her rink of Lynne Thomas, Bernie McIntosh and Graeme Davis had a 36-14 win over Jan Karleusa. Pat Hammond defeated Gail Rejmer 26-13, while for the visitors, Beryl Noblett defeated Janette Gallasch 23-15.  WARRAGUL 14-77 DEFEATED MORWELL CLUB 2-50

TRAFALGAR had a good win at home against Morwell, with Sue Robinson and her rink of Col Carmichael, Mary Holdsworth and Paul Dawson having a 27-14 win over Pat Trewin. Heather Taylor defeated Rita Reddiex 26-16. Morwell had a winner with Kerry Wright defeating Helen Robertson 23-17.

DIVISION 2

 MOE 16-66 DEFEATED MORWELL CLUB (2) 0-40

NEWBOROUGH (2) had another big win at home against Drouin (2), with Bev Luck and her team of Michael Holroyd, Adrienne Birchall and Iain Preston having a 33-8 win over Gwen Price. Carmel Goss had a 25-17 win over Dini Hone and Ann-Mary Ryan had a 31-9 win over Irene Dawson.  NEWBOROUGH (2) 16-89 DEFEATED DROUIN (2) 0-34

YINNAR, with only one rink up, had a good win at home against Traralgon (2) with Jennie Harris and her rink of Murray De La Haye, Russ Peters and Jenny Jones having a 27-14 win over Barbara Scott. Barbara Gapper defeated Hilarie Anstey 23-20.  YINNAR 12-59 DEFEATED TRARALGON (2) 4-54

NEERIM District had a narrow two shot win at home against Newborough (3), with Pat FraserAurisch and her rink of John Rochford, Bronwyn Throup and Joe Marino having a 19-15 win over Dianne Bertoli. Chris Hogan defeated Joan Lee 19-18. For Newborough (3), Glenys Perkins defeated Karren Sheers 21-18.  NEERIM DISTRICT 14-56 DEFEATED NEWBOROUGH (3) 2-54

DIVISION 3 GARFIELD 14-68 defeated Morwell (2) 2-57 with

Gwen Fabris and her rink of Keith Sainsbery, Cheryl Breteler and Gerald Wakefield having a 29-17 win over Rebecca Matheson and Helene Newton having a 24-19 win over Glenda Thompson. For Morwell (2) Palma McNeil had a 27-15 win over Lex Taylor. Morwell (3) 14-57 defeated Drouin (3) 2-47 with Jan Moody and her rink of Denise Duffy, Jack Prendergast and Bill Tyben having a 29-11 win over Maureen McMillan. Chris Cunningham defeated Margaret Owens 16-16 and for Drouin (3), Maria Wans had a 23-12 win over Helen Cook. Trafalgar (2) 14-68 defeated Warragul (2) 2-45 with Margaret Moss and her rink of Bill Lithgow, Carolyn Fox and Anthony Mitchelson having a 33-12 win over Gladys Atkinson. Lyn Sephton had a 24-14 win over Dawn Thomas and for Warragul (2), Glynis Mitchell defeated Lyn Hill 19-11. Churchill 14-65 defeated Yarragon 2-53 with Marion Newton and her rink of Barry Flanigan, Gillian Turpin and Bill Brown having a 26-13 win over Glenda Beagley and Dianne Thomas defeated Marion Chetland 27-15. For Yarragon, Margaret Arnold defeated Helen Dyson 25-12 Moe (2) 14-66 defeated Traralgon (3) 2-53 with Chris O’Reilly and her rink of Wim Detering, Maureen Bartley and Bob Essler having a 25-17 win over Joyce Hales. Joanna Schmidt had a 23-15 win over Cheryl Reynolds and for Traralgon (3), Shirley Richardson had a 21-18 win over Margaret Wilson.

DIVISION 4 LONGWARRY 10-37 defeated Newborough (4) 0-34 with winning skips Sharon Twite and Natalie Cousin. Trafalgar (3) 10-16 defeated Yallourn North 0-0 on forfeit. Traralgon RSL (2) 8-44 defeated Yinnar (2) 28 with winning skip Pat Warfe and for Yinnar (2), Jann Summerhayes. Traralgon (5) 10-41 defeated Traralgon (4) 0-35 with winning skips Jan Catherwood and Jill Beck.

Vandals lay waste to Morwell Golf Club GOLF By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

MORWELL Golf Club was left devastated after their cart sheds were broken into for the second time in the last month, the vandals leaving behind a $20,000 trail of damage. Club president Eric Harrison, said he was disgusted to find the carts damaged on the morning of Sunday, November 26. It is believed this is the second break-in in a matter of weeks for the club. “Two weeks ago, on the 11th, I believe the same group broke into our members’ cart shed and took our members’ carts out for joyrides,” Harrison said. “They damaged both cart shed doors and took several of the carts out for joyrides, damaged the front ends and crashed them through fences.” In the surveillance video, Harrison said there were several vandals captured on cameras. In the most recent break-in, the vandals have gone further and spray-painted the shed. “They’ve gone into where we keep our hire carts and do the same thing, only this time they’ve gone further and used graffiti. The members are pretty disappointed,” he said. Morwell Police are in the early stages of investigating the break-in.

“We’ve given (the Police) all the information we possibly could have,” Harrison said. Since the first break-in, the golf club has installed two new cameras, but that did little to deter the group of offenders from coming back. “They were there at 1.59am on Sunday morning and still there at 3.30am (Sunday, 26) around the clubhouse and went for joyrides for a couple of hours with the carts,” he said. Waiting on the Police investigation, the team at Morwell Golf Club said they will need to increase security to feel safe again. “We need to instil trust back in our members,” Harrison said. The golf club is considering installing more cameras, barriers and bollards to prevent opportunistic vandals from taking advantage of the course. “We’ve had a couple of windows broken a long time ago, but nothing like this before,” Harrison said. In his long tenure at the golf club, Harrison said he has never seen such a brazen act. Concerned about the current crime rates in Morwell, he believes more can be done to prevent this type of crime. “When these guys come around, it’s just blatant damage that they cause for no reason. I can’t see why they would need to break into a golf cart shed and cause as much havoc as they can,” he said. “I’m sure there are different things around the

Valley that they can get involved with, not causing havoc everywhere and causing stress to everybody.” With insurance premiums set to rise because of these latest break-ins, Harrison regretfully said that hire cart prices will have to account for the costs. “We’ve got to go through our insurance company, but that again comes back down to our members who have to fork out again to keep everything insured,” he said. Harrison had some choice words to describe the inconsiderate actions of the vandals. “As the president of the golf club, it leaves me pretty annoyed and disgusted that people would think they could go in and ruin somebody else’s belongings,” he exclaimed. “We leave them there in good faith, and these idiots come down and ruin our enjoyment in a sport that we all love. “It’s a community; everyone is on tenterhooks about what they will do next.” Local concerns have mounted after street signage along Crinigan Road in Morwell and its surroundings have also been heavily vandalised in the last few weeks - leaving many to wonder if the same people who broke into the Morwell Golf Club are the ones who have been damaging public property. Obscenities and gang signs in red spray paint cover the streets as Morwell Police continue to try and find the group of people responsible.

“We’re in the local area of the Falcons Soccer Club, Fortuna Soccer Club … I just hope that they (the vandals) leave them alone,” Harrison said. “As a community that everybody seems to want to knock all the time, we don’t like this sort of stuff. We can be a very good community around the place. There’s new land coming up for sale in this local area, and we want people to come here; we don’t want to scare them away.” Morwell local Nikki Te Paa, has been a part of the club for the past 26 years. Now in her 70’s, Te Paa loves her Morwell Golf Club community, but was left shattered when she discovered her golf cart suffered the most extensive amount of damage in the vandalism incident. “I was devastated. I left my key in it because I thought it was secure, but they used the key, and they used my cart as a battering ram to break down the roller door,” she said. “One wheel was facing right, and one wheel was facing left.” Still in shock and feeling unsafe, Te Paa said there were some disappointed faces at the club. “We’re feeling anger and frustration, because I think it will happen again because there seems to be no consequences for these actions.” An alleged arrest has been made in relation to graffiti on Crinigan Road, which may have some connection to the Golf Club’s break-in.

–

Damage: Morwell Golf Club carts showing the full state of their vandalism. Photographs supplied

Smash: Vandals allegedly broke in and then used golf carts to ram the entrance to the shed.

Page 42 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Target: Morwell Golf Club has been broken into twice in one month.

Taking conventions to the drop zone SKYDIVING

COMMANDOS Skydivers, based at Latrobe Regional Airport, were admirably represented at the recent Skysisters - Female Skydiving Convention and Reunion at Ramblers Parachute Centre in Toogoolawah, Queensland. Five members travelled to Queensland to participate in a variety of disciplines and to catch up with Skysisters from across Australia. The event was a year in the making by Susie McLaughlin, allowed 91 women to gather at Ramblers Drop Zone in the sunshine state. Three club members; Churchill’s Janine Hayes, Mirboo North’s Sam Massey and St Kilda’s Kelly Brennan were able to create history by completing a Total Break Sequential two-point world record skydive, with 14 women aged over 40. The group exited the plane 14,000 feet in the air, and were required to build one planned formation. After completing this they then changed individual positions in the sky to build a completely new formation, before breaking off and opening their parachutes at 5500 feet. The record attempt was submitted to POPs Australia (Parachutists over Phorty) and POPs International for ratification, where it was judged by three interstate judges who viewed the video footage online to confirm the result. The group set the Female POPs world record, for the two-point, 14-way Total Break Sequential, meaning they changed from one formation to a completely different one during the fall. Local members Hayes and Massey were in different parts of the formation. Hayes, who used to run Aerial Skydives at the Latrobe Valley Airport, has more than 42 years experience in the sport and has completed more than 4700 jumps. As part of the coaching team at Skysisters, Hayes

Formation: Three local club members represented the Commandos Skydiving group during their World Record attempt.

Photograph: Archie Jamieson and Steve Fitchett

was thrilled that Massey, who commenced six years ago and has completed more than 480 jumps, was able to join her on the record. Other local club members included Mirboo North’s Willow Nathan and Longwarry’s Rebecca Avison, who were able to skydive with local Australian and

International competitors. The 10-day event allowed women from across Australia to gather in a welcoming environment to explore a variety of disciplines within the sport. All members will be working towards attending the event and setting more records in 2025.

The women at Commandos welcome anyone who is interested in learning to skydive to drop out to the Latrobe Regional Airport and have a chat. The club operates on weekends, depending on weather.

Is it time to modernise the AFL Draft? FOOTBALL

FLEXIBLE club contracts and new ways to determine pick value should be on the table to modernise the AFL Draft, according to new Victoria University (VU) research. With the AFL Draft operating under very similar guidelines as the original drafts that began in the United States in the early 1900s, (VU) PhD student Jemuel Chandrakumaran is investigating ways to improve the draft that will benefit both players and clubs. Chandrakumaran’s research, published in peerreviewed journal PLoS One, suggests giving AFL clubs the option to add a further season to the draftee contract at a predetermined compensation package should the club choose to do so at the end of the initial contract. “This allows teams to have the option of keeping a draftee longer than the initial two years but it doesn’t impede further on a player’s ability to move,” Chandrakumaran said. The AFL announced in September the next collective bargaining agreement would include three year contracts for draftees, however the VU proposal is about providing choice rather than mandating it. As the research shows, moving between clubs doesn’t always result in the best player performance. “Nearly 80 per cent of players tend to stick with their clubs, and generally that works best for the club and the player," Chandrakumaran said. “We were able to model whether moving to another team after two years was actually good for the player – we found it was, but only if you were in the first round of picks one to 16. In that scenario, the player will get more game time and

more money. “Anyone else it’s best to stay with the team that initially drafted you." The AFL Draft Value Index (DVI) was introduced in 2015 – the index creates a numerical value to each individual player draft pick determined by historic player compensation or wage and salary data. Chandrakumaran, with researchers from RMIT and Athletics Australia, has presented an alternative to the DVI which they believe is fairer to the players, also published in PLoS One. “Rather than using career compensation as the determinant of value, we use measures of player performance. We developed models to predict onfield performance, such as games played (both in a career and season) after a draftee was selected for the first time by a team,” he explained. Using a panel data set, they retrofitted expected performance against draft picks, controlling for a variety of factors including selection bias. “We found player salaries did not always strongly correlate to performance and the change in performance between players selected at different points in the draft did not vary as much as their wages,” Chandrakumaran said. “So it’s good for clubs because they don’t need to option all of their picks for one player, and it’s good for the player because they don’t have this unreasonable expectation to perform – we have seen what that kind of pressure can do to an 18 year old kid." While this model was applied to the AFL experience, it could be translated to other player drafts.

Table tennis with a jingle TABLE TENNIS By KATRINA BRANDON

CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, and Traralgon Table Tennis Association is starting with a jingle, 'Jingle Pong.' Traralgon's Jingle Pong Open was held last Saturday (December 2). Clubs came from as far as Bendigo and Coburg for the occasion, as well as representatives from the Victorian team. Sadly, Traralgon didn't hold up to the visitors, who came equipped with coaches and tripods for later game review. Members mentioned they had never seen so many people at the Traralgon club, with up to 200 in attendance. Moving around felt like walking through a festival crowd at times while

watching teammates or other club members. Traralgon’s very own Dhiira Slade had a close game, while Manan Slade didn't have much luck in earlier games, but did manage to catch a close game later in the day. One of Traralgon's top players, Heath Sposato, even managed to get a set or two but not the game, showing the overpowering strength of the opposition. Although it wasn't a win for Traralgon, it was a good day showing support from other table tennis clubs around Victoria. Winners of each section received a Christmas hat, and runners-up got pink unicorn hats. Traralgon Table Tennis Association offers many opportunities throughout the year to play, such as country week, pennants and regular hit nights and mornings. For more information, got to ttta.com.au/

Full field for Traralgon Pro Am Classic GOLF

THE Traralgon Pro Am Classic, one of Gippsland’s premier golf events, begins next Thursday and Friday, (December 14 and 15) at Traralgon Golf Club. Sixty professionals competing for the $30,000 prize money will be joined by 30 of Victoria’s top amateurs in the Classic event. They will compete alongside 200 club golfers, receiving tips and doggedly trying to match their skills with the professionals. Defending his title is ‘Mr Consistency’ Canberra professional, Matthew Millar. Previous winners Kyle Michel, Adam Burdett, Ben Wharton and Steve Jones are out to wrest the title back. Highlights of the two-day event include the $1000 shoot out on the Thursday evening and the TRFM Junior event on Wednesday, December 13 when

nine professionals accompany 30 promising juniors around a nine hole course. Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe said the region was looking forward to welcoming professional golfers to Traralgon once again. "Council is proud to sponsor the Latrobe City WIN Network Traralgon Pro Am Classic," he said. "Such major events are fantastic for our community; an opportunity to celebrate sport in our own backyard. We are excited to host many visitors, who are encouraged to visit our local businesses to show their support. "Council looks forward to welcoming the professional golfers from across the state and would like to wish all competitors the best of luck." Entry to the event is free. Food and drink available. Traralgon Golf Club is located on the Princes Highway east bound, just past the line of car dealerships.

Focus: Traralgon’s Dhiira Slade is a picture of concentration at the weekend.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 43

–

10,000 runs and counting for Philip

CRICKET CLV BY LIAM DURKIN

FOR Andrew Philip, cricket has always been a game of patience. The Moe legend recently notched up an incredible milestone, surpassing 10,000 first grade runs for the Lions. The right hander officially made it to five figures during the Round 5 game against Churchill in Cricket Latrobe Valley Premier A action last month. His seventh run in the Lions first innings got him to 10,000, as he eventually made it to 71 - his 55th half century. He has 23 A Grade centuries for his club. Alan Rankin, the man generally regarded as the greatest batsman in Gippsland cricket history, scored 27. Such numbers are hard to ignore, although the man himself insists he isn't counting. "I've never been one to put too much focus on stats like that, they're nice, and I'm quite proud of 10,000 of them, but I'd be much happier making a duck and getting the win," Andrew Philip said. "No doubt early days it was hugely important to me to go out there and score runs, my happiness was based around how many runs I got on the weekend, but as you get older you realise your life doesn't change a hell of a lot whether you get runs or not, so you just take the good with the bad." Still, to score 10,000 runs has elevated Philip high above most contemporaries, and to the top of the Lions' all time run scoring list in their near 150-year history. Philip has been a mark of consistency coming in at first drop for the best part of 20 years, regularly ending each season with at least 500 runs to his name. He attributes this to a few key learnings passed down from his father Alan (a noted cricketer himself), whom he credits helping shape his technique. "He (dad) gave me some really good instructions on some really basic things," Andrew said. "I remember I just couldn't buy a run for the first few seasons, we were up at Thorpdale, he kind of just mentioned in passing, 'if it's full and you think it might hit the stumps, you step forward, if it's going to go over the stumps, you step back'. "That had a profound impact on the way I went about things, it was something so simple but no one had ever explained that to me, that's probably the first thing I say now when I'm one-on-one with a young batsman at the club." The stride forward has become a feature of Philip's batting, giving not the faintest gap between bat and pad. If ever a defence appears impenetrable, it is Philip when he is set on staying in. As far as old school approaches go, Philip may well be the greatest advocate. "I absolutely take my time getting myself in," he said. "I'm not concerned about run rate, I'm not concerned about how many overs remaining in the day, I think my focus is getting myself in and understanding how the pitch is playing, getting through the new ball, that's the danger period when it's moving, and just getting to a point where you feel like the bowlers can no longer get you out, you're now in a position where you're only getting yourself out.

Run machine: Moe cricketer Andrew Philip recently surpassed 10,000 A Grade runs.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

"If I can get to that point and let concentration take over, (then) I'm free to expand and play some shots. "I don't subscribe to having all the shots in the book, I don't think I have all the shots in the book, but I think the ones I do have I do well, I stay in my lane and it's worked out alright for me." Runs have led to team success, with Philip playing in an astonishing nine first grade premierships with Moe. Included in this is the famed 'eight-in-a-row' between 2005/06 and 2012/13, as well as a more recent triumph in 2021/22. Philip has played a key role in all of them, captaining a few, and recalls tussles against Latrobe in the late 2010s as highlights. "We had a few (Grand Finals) against Latrobe consecutively, I just recall that era playing cricket against Latrobe was just incredibly competitive," he said. "They were a team we really looked up to. Guys like Anthony Bloomfield, Kris Wells, they always had a couple of fast bowlers, they'd always wrangle a fast bowler from the Traralgon league (old Traralgon District Cricket Association) or from around the place. Hugely competitive players and

even during the year you knew you were playing against Latrobe just by the feel of it, it felt different playing against them, they were always up for the challenge." Despite having hit most bowlers to the fence, Philip pointed to Bloomfield as one who has had his measure from time to time. "I'm not a free flowing batsman by any means, I get tied down like anyone else," he said. "Guys I've struggled with over the time would be Anthony Bloomfield, he just puts it on a line he knows I'm going to struggle to get runs off, left arm over or around, he's got some balls he just chucks across, just bowls to the keeper a lot and then he's got a quicker in-swinging yorker, he's someone even to this day I struggle to put away." Philip also labelled former journeyman express bowler Chris 'Tassie' Johnson, and current CATS quick Callum Stewart as two he has also had battles with, as well as (and perhaps interestingly) former Jeeralang-Boolarra swing bowler Stan Urbanic. "Tassie Johnson is a very difficult bowler, bowls a really straight line from the umpire's eye right down the middle of the pitch so you have to be really on your game to make sure you don't get

your front foot over," Philip said. "Callum Stewart's in a similar vein, trying to attack the pads. Even someone like Stan Urbanic from Boolarra who just wobbled the ball, he's had me caught on a number of occasions just drawing me into a shot that was probably a little too wide of off stump to be going at, but that slow outswinger just draws you in, then he's got a pretty handy selection of slower balls as well, probably those four guys are the ones that really make me knuckle down." Understandably, anyone who scores more than 500 runs most seasons is going to court some attention from other clubs, although to Philip's extraordinary credit, he has remained loyal to Moe all the way through. "For a while there you'd get a good dozen phone calls in the offseason, usually from the same clubs having a poke around wondering what's going on, but I never really got to a point where there was any kind of offer, didn't really ever let it get to that point, probably rather not know what was on the table," he said. "No intentions of leaving the Moe Cricket Club, I think after you start having that premiership run that we had, you feel like you're part of something quite big and there is a legacy involved there. "I grew up at this club, my old man played in a couple of premierships in the 80's, my mum's got quite a lot to do with the club as well, she's been on the committee, has been secretary, is a life member, along with my old man and myself, my kids are part of the club now, they are playing in the Woolworths Program ... well and truly imbedded in this club and never really entertained playing cricket elsewhere." Philip did have an opportunity to play Victorian Premier Cricket when he was younger, but said the lifestyle just didn't add up. "I had an opportunity to go downtown in between the second and third premierships, I would have been about 19/20, coming toward the end of our season, we were about to enter a finals campaign, I got asked to play for Dandenong," he recalled. "I wasn't really tempted to go down there, by that time I had a fulltime job in Moe, wasn't too keen on travelling up regularly to do it, wasn't part of the plan, didn't work out that way, would have been nice to test myself at that level to see if you were good enough, but I'll never know." Perhaps fittingly, he has carried the Lions logo on his chest this whole time, and in the vast majority of cases, it has been a lion-hearted innings from Philip that has been the reason behind a Moe victory. It seems there could be a few more runs to come yet. "I'll play A Grade cricket as long as I'm good enough, as long as I can, and lower grades if it comes to that point," Philip said. "I take a lot out of cricket, I probably see cricket differently to most people, cricket has been good to me and I'll be giving back for the rest of my life. "I'm proud of the fact I've made as many runs as I have, 10,000 runs I can appreciate that's a lot of runs and it takes a lot of commitment, patience and a good understanding of your game." With next year commemorating 100 years of the Yallourn District Cricket Association/Central Gippsland Cricket Association and Cricket Latrobe Valley, a team of the century is set to be selected. The name Andrew Philip will surely be in the conversation.

Two dayers taking cricketers into Christmas break CRICKET CLV PREMIER A BY LIAM DURKIN

CAULFIELD Racecourse enjoyed a sudden uptake in viewership on Saturday. With all matches in Cricket Latrobe Valley cancelled on Friday night due to wet weather, players were suddenly left with ample free time. Rain literally fell for the entire Saturday, leaving Round 6 to finish in true anticlimax following intermittent showers the week before. Such an outcome was disappointing, as most Premier A matches were interestingly poised heading into the second day. CATS were 1/51 chasing 158 against Morwell at Keegan Street, while Churchill had Ex Students 7/171 on Terry Hunter Oval. Glengarry had a score not too dissimilar to the Sharks, and were 6/178 taking on Raiders at Fred King Oval. The match up at Mirboo North was virtually a non-event, as only 17 overs were completed. Moe was 1/40 after losing around three hours’ worth of play on Day 1. Toongabbie perhaps picked the best week to have a two-week break, and didn't miss much at all due to their bye. The Rams are back in action this Saturday, and are hosting Ex Students. There is one more round left in Premier A before the Christmas break, which will be played as a two

dayer. A Grade will be played as one day games. Toongabbie will be faced with arguably their biggest challenge for the season, which could be made slightly more difficult due to their two-week layoff. That being said, their opponents haven't played much cricket in the last fortnight either, which could tip the scales more to making this an evenmoney game. Up-and-coming left arm orthodox Matt Barry has got some game time under his belt, playing in the most recent GCL match, and he could be called upon to bowl bulk overs for Toongabbie. The Rams will need to pry open a formidable batting order of James Pryde, Lee Stockdale, Jackson McMahon and Rick Battista, or else they could be in for a long day. CATS and Churchill meet in what looks to be a good contest on paper. Both sides have potential match winners with plenty of experience, as well as a sprinkling of more than handy role players. CATS' confidence will be up following a promising performance against Morwell, and the likes of Cal Stewart and Jamie Coachrane will be eager to lead the way with bat or ball respectively. Cobra heart and soul Ryan Harvey looks to have made a strong recovery from injury, and has taken some key wickets already this campaign. The left armer has Moe gun Andrew Philip and Ex Students captain James Pryde in his back pocket,

Page 44 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

and could be eyeing off a few in the CATS line-up. THE two Tigers will battle it out in South Gippy. Mirboo North is home for the third game and sixth week in a row, and can expect a fierce contest when Morwell travels up the hill. While admittedly the season has been stop-start, Morwell will be keen to address some issues with the bat, having yet to score more than 160 in a two day game. Taking on Mirboo North appears a good opportunity to do so, at a venue that generally offers reward for those that get themselves in. Morwell bats virtually all the way down to number 11, but there could be calls for someone to (in a good way) 'get selfish' and help the team by posting a sizeable score themselves. New recruit Cyrus Shafi could be the man to do it, having got a couple of starts so far in 2023/24. Mirboo North has been beset with a changing team so far this season, which may be reflected in its results so far - one win by two wickets in a one day game. The home side has made 150-totals in both its two day games, and will more than likely need someone like a Ben Heath to at least get a half century to give them a realistic chance. THERE could be plenty of runs between Glengarry and Moe. The Lions journey to Fred King Oval to take on the Magpies, both carrying what are expected to be fairly stacked batting cards.

Bizarrely, while both sides have already won a game outright this season, the form guide might be thrown out completely as neither has really played much cricket in recent weeks. Moe hardly played at all last round, while Glengarry has not played a full two-day game since the start of November. The Magpies had a bye in Round 5 over two weeks, before rain took away most of Round 6 over the two weeks just gone. With this in mind, the true class of players from their respective teams might be on full display this weekend. The Magpies found runs in their 56 over stint a fortnight ago from Nat Freitag who made an unbeaten 94 against Raiders. Moe will look to skipper Noah Kane, Riley Baldi and Benn Zomer to provide with the stick. RAIDERS are done for the 2023 component of the season, and have a bye this round. The team from Yinnar gets very much an extended holiday, with a two-day bye adding to the three week break coming up for Christmas, as well as last week's washout. Raiders players now have the difficult choice of either going to Moe races on Friday, rolling into Traralgon Cup on Sunday, or spending time with loved ones and tending to their gardens. Due to space restrictions, the A Grade preview could not fit. Check online for this story. Apologies. More cricket - Page 40

Traf High oval taking shape WBBL season CRICKET By LIAM DURKIN

ONE oval down, one to go. Trafalgar Cricket Club will soon have a second oval in town, with works progressing smoothly at Trafalgar High School. A new pitch has been laid at the high school oval, while drainage works have also been completed. All going well, the ground will be ready for the first game after the Christmas break in the Warragul District Cricket Association. The project has been a collaborative effort by the cricket club, Trafalgar High School, and Bendigo Bank Trafalgar & District who have provided financial support. Once completed, it is envisaged most TCC Third XI home games will take place on the high school oval, as well as junior matches and training.

The oval is seen as ideal for junior cricket, given most TCC junior players also attend Trafalgar High School, meaning they will be able to walk straight to training after school. Branching off from this, there is set to be a range of other benefits, not least alleviating foot traffic at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve. With football preseason now underway, there are teams on the main Trafalgar ground virtually every night of the week. The completed high school oval will take the Ships Third XI off their current 'home' ground of Yarragon No 2 Oval, and free up another venue for the WDCA. Yarragon Cricket Club has been accommodating in this arrangement, to the point where they graciously moved a Trafalgar home game from Yarragon to Trafalgar after the Trafalgar Recreation Reserve

Set: The new pitch at Trafalgar High School

suddenly became available for a recent fixture. Saturday cricket was last played at Trafalgar High School in 2010. The Ships only fielded two senior sides during the 2010s, meaning the need for two ovals was never high on the agenda. While the existing pitch at the high school remained, it was left in an usable state over time as the high school expanded and buildings crept closer. The old pitch was recently ripped up, paving the way for a new strip. After coming to Trafalgar High

School, principal Brett Pedlow (a noted cricketer with Mirboo North), saw a vision to resurrect the facility. Such foresight has led the space to become colloquially known as 'Pedlow Park'. The oval takes in a great deal of space that will also likely be used for school sports carnivals and physical education classes. Being on the fringes of the Latrobe Valley, it could also be earmarked as a ground of opportunity to use in Cricket Latrobe Valley. Now to get cracking on the turf wicket.

Group effort: Trafalgar Cricket Club President, Daniel Heathcote, Bendigo Bank Trafalgar & District Community Engagement Advisor, Moriah Taylor and Holdsworth Concreting’s Rhys Holdsworth have been working collaboratively to see the project come together. Photographs contributed

Locals star at national champs CRICKET VETERANS

VETERAN cricketers across the region took part in nationals championships recently. Championships were held in Perth for the over 60s. Victoria performed well, taking out a number of pennants. The Vic 1 team was runner-up in Division 1. Gippsland Goanna Ray Smith was due to play with this team, but injured his calf just before the tournament. Victoria 2 were premiers in Division 2, while Victoria 4 won the flag in Division 3. Victoria 6 came third in Division 4, only missing the final on percentage. Goannas Ray Floyd and Peter Anton played in this team. Anton bowled 24 overs for the week, taking 4/87. Floyd opened the batting, making 77 runs, with a best of 42 retired.

THE over 70s championships were also held in Western Australia, in Bunbury. Victoria 1 claimed the Division 1 premiership. Maffra's Kevin Lanigan captained the team, and was joined by Goannas teammate Ian Southall and Ian Gibson. Southall opened the bowling and Gibson was the wicketkeeper. The team won all their games convincingly, by nine wickets (Game 1), nine wickets (Game 2), 106 runs (Game 3) and eight wickets (final).Southall bowled 29 overs and took 6/54 for the week and Gibson had three catches, two stumpings, and two runouts. Neither were required to bat at all in the four games. Victoria 3 played in Division 2 and had three wins and a loss to finish third. Goanna Gordon Cowling opened the bowling for this team, and tore his calf in Game 2 which was the 10 run loss to South Australia 2. He was then team scorer for the final two games.

THE men's over 55s championships were held in Christchurch, New Zealand. Graeme Rankin and Brenton Howe were part of the Victoria 1 team in Division 1 which won three of four games. Rankin had three innings, with a best of 32, while Howe usually opened the bowling and took four wickets during the week, as well as four catches in the field. Geoff Kinnish played for Victoria 2 in Division 2, which won two of four games. His high score for the week was 22. The over 50 championships will take place around Melbourne this week. WOMEN'S over 40 championships were held in Wollongong, New South Wales. Victoria won flags in Division 2 and Division 3, and came third in Division 4. Division 1 had three wins and three losses.

Goannas go down at Scorpion Park CRICKET VETERANS

SOUTH Gippsland Over 60s scored their first win against Gippsland Goannas at Leongatha on Sunday. After consistent rain the previous few days, the match was shifted from the turf wicket at Scorpion Park in Leongatha to a synthetic wicket at East Campus, home of the Leongatha Imperials Cricket Club. The ground was in excellent condition, but with a slow outfield. Goannas captain, Rino Metlikovec, won the toss and batted. The Goannas were soon in trouble when Ray Floyd was caught for five and Mark Brown bowled for a duck. Barrie Nunn joined Ray Smith, and worked hard to restore the innings. Nunn was eventually bowled for four off 44 balls and Smith was joined by Rob Taylor with the score 3/25. On the attack: Churchill’s Ray Smith drives for the Gippsland Goannas. Photograph supplied

over for Stars and Faltum CRICKET LOCAL EXPORTS BY TOM HAYES

THE 2023 Women’s Big Bash League season has come to an end for local export Nicole Faltum and her Melbourne Stars. Melbourne Stars failed to qualify for the finals for the third time this decade, enduring their worst season of the 2020s, finishing seventh with a 6-8 record. Despite this feat, it is a worthy note to mention that the Stars were only three points away from securing a finals berth, just behind fourth-placed Sydney Thunder. In saying that, four of the Stars’ wins came from their final five games while they very much in a battle for last with the Melbourne Renegades. Melbourne Stars have been on a downward trajectory since their Grand Final appearance in 2020. Faltum, who played for Trafalgar and Morwell growing up, captained the Stars last season, but due to the presence of the returning Meg Lanning, the reins were handed over to the Australian captain. From the 14 home-and-away fixtures, Faltum featured in 11, missing three consecutive games in the second half of the season. She was replaced as regular wicketkeeper by Victorian Sophie Reid in her absence, forcing her to move to the outfield upon her return in the final three games. From the 11 games Faltum did feature in, she often found herself closing the innings with the bat, doing so on six occasions. With the bat, Faltum scored 97 runs for the campaign, and was only dismissed four times from her 10 innings, and averaged just over 24 because of this. Behind the stumps, Faltum was only able to take three catches and claim one stumping throughout the 2023 season. On either side of the WBBL season, Faltum has lined up for the Victorian side competing in the Women’s National Cricket League, captaining the state side. Funnily enough, Stars teammate Meg Lanning also features on the Victorian team, but plays underneath Faltum unlike the WBBL. Victoria played four games before the WBBL season interrupted: two against Western Australia and two against Queensland. Similarly to the Melbourne Stars season, Faltum’s start to the WNCL season has been poor from a team standpoint. Victoria remains winless from four games, three of those four were by quite convincing margins too: eight wickets (twice), 165 runs and three wickets. Faltum has opened the batting on three occasions in the WNCL, averaging just eight runs with the bat. But prior to the WBBL season, she was also wicketkeeping for the state side, taking two catches and claiming a run out in the process. It will be interesting to see what Victoria runs with when the competition returns. The WNCL returns on December 12, when Australia Capital Territory takes on Queensland. Victoria will be back in action early the following week, when they face New South Wales on Tuesday, December 19. Taylor batted with enterprise to retire on 40 off 54 balls, and Smith was caught for 28. Metlikovec (17 not out) and Rob Bacchetti (14) took the score to 6/118 after the allotted 40 overs. In reply, South Gippsland’s Peter Miller (40) and Rob Francis (12) both retired after a bright start, while Peter Little, Neil White and Tony Latham all made contributions. The Goannas did not take a wicket until the score reached 104, then took four. Ray Smith bowled three overs to take 2/7, while Brown and Nunn took wickets. Catches were taken by Murray Moore, Brown and Ian Gibson, while Gibson also had one stumping. It was a solid victory by a well-balanced South Gippsland side, who finished at 4/119 off 34 overs.

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 45

–

From Traralgon to the Oceania Cup BASKETBALL By TOM HAYES

BASKETBALL appears to be the talk of the town recently, and it isn’t slowing down just yet, as another local continues to rise through the ranks. Seventeen-year-old Ben Waller has progressively made a name for himself, continually stepping onto bigger and better stages to display his talent. It has been a whirlwind last few months for the Traralgon teenager, who has been presented with a number of opportunities, grasping them all with open arms. It all began when he was called up as an emergency for the FIBA Oceania Cup, with the opportunity to represent Australia at the Under 17s level in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. “It was a massive honour to be able to represent my country for my chosen sport. I really just couldn’t believe that I’d received the opportunity and that I was there,” he said. “Being able to travel internationally to go play basketball - I was just really stoked about that.” Australia faced the likes of Guam, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and New Zealand. Australia played four games, winning most with relative ease. Their closest was a 12-point win over New Zealand on Gameday 3. The Aussie youngsters smashed Guam 143-24 on Gameday 1, then Samoa 120-63 on Gameday 2. “I got called up as an emergency, so unfortunately, I only got to play in … three (games) all up. Waller arrived for Gameday 3 in the win against New Zealand, featuring for five minutes. Australia’s final group game against Papua New Guinea was another walk in the park, beating the hosts 149-38. Waller was one of eight players to score double digit points, with 14 to his name, he also recorded five rebounds and two assists. Australia were clear favourites to win the tournament from there, going four from four, facing New

Impact: Traralgon’s Ben Waller made his way into the Australian team after being named as an emergency for the Oceania Cup. Photograph supplied Zealand once again in the final game of the series. As expected, they secured the Gold, winning 96-49. Waller recorded eight points and five rebounds in the win, collecting his first Gold medal, doing so on the international stage. Coming into the squad as an emergency halfway through the competition, Waller needed to be able to adapt instantly.

He flew up individually, joining the team and moulding with them in between games. Thankfully he was already acquainted with some players. “I definitely felt like I had to take a step forward in my personal development,” he said. In the midst of winning Gold overseas, Waller was also throwing his hat in the ring to be selected for the Victorian team that will compete at the Australian National Championships next February.

“Unfortunately, I was only able to go to one of the try outs because they were placed when I away in Port Moresby,” Waller said. “I got a call from the head coach, Nathan CooperBrown, and he just offered me the position in the team and spoke about the exciting team.” The Australian National Championships displays the best young talent under the age of 20 from around the country, which will be a fresh experience for Waller. “So, this is my first year in the Under 20s age bracket, it should be bigger bodies, more physical, a lot of skill and talent,” he said. Waller was selected to be a part of one of the two Victoria squads - Victoria Navy - to compete at the championships in mid-February 2024. The cherry on top was the opportunity to train with NBL1 side Casey Cavaliers, to further develop his game during the busy schedule he is set to face. “It’s kind of like a development player role, where I get called up to train once a week and be a part of the program, see what the training is like and develop my own game,” Waller said. Once again, it will be another step up for Waller, with the ability to train with people of all ages in the open-age team. “I think a lot of them have experience and they can mentor me in different situations and skills,” Waller added. “But also, I think the physicality, due to them being grown men, I think it’s gonna be a big step in how I go against bigger bodies.” Waller will continue to be busy with basketball in the new year, with the Under 18 Asia Cup tryouts coming up. He will once again be in the mix to represent his country, which he finds to be one of the most rewarding. In the meantime, Waller continues to train with his local club as well as the Cavaliers, attempting to put his best foot forward it what will be at important period in his career.

Jam-packed WNBL action at the GRISS BASKETBALL WNBL BY TOM HAYES

TRARALGON’S Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) was rocking last month, when it became the home to WNBL action, hosting the Melbourne Boomers and University of Canberra Capitals. The Boomers and Capitals closed out Round of the season with their battle at the GRISS, providing an overtime spectacle in front of more than 1000 people. Although the home team was the Boomers, there was support for the Capitals, as Traralgon export Jade Melbourne captained the side. So for a game that was played in neutral territory, there were cheers going both ways, which only complimented the Latrobe Valley atmosphere. Despite the hotly contested nature of the game, the scoreboard wasn’t ticking over as you would have expected early in the piece. The Capitals took an early lead, although a slender one, up by four points at the end of the first quarter, 20-16. The Boomers swiftly replied in the second quarter and made the Capitals pay for their mistakes, scoring from turnovers. The Boomers took the lead moments before halftime, seven tenths of a second before halftime to be exact, up 39-38 at the half, much to the crowd’s pleasure. The Boomers used their momentum early in the second half, going on a 10-0 run at one point, extending their lead out to 13 points at one stage. But momentum shifted, dragging the Capitals back into the game, as the visitors only trailed by three points at the final break. The Capitals regained the lead early in the final quarter and looked to put themselves in the best position to win from there, holding onto the lead for just about the whole quarter, but surrendered the lead at the worst possible time. They blew the margin out to eight points with four-and-a-half minutes remaining, but it wasn’t quite as comfortable as they had hoped. The Boomers once again tied the match with a little over two minutes remaining, but never fully had the lead for themselves, which kept the Capitals hopeful they could be ahead at the right time. The Boomers squared the game again with one minute and six seconds on the clock at 71 apiece, then again with 41 seconds to go at 74 apiece. Melbourne made two clutch free throws to put the Capitals ahead with 30 seconds remaining, but it came down to the Boomers’ Keely Froling who made a layup with three seconds left to send the game to overtime. Funnily enough, the last NBL game to visit the GRISS also went to overtime, between South East

Vibes: The GRISS was electric and full of energy for the WNBL match between Melbourne Boomers and Canberra Capitals. Photographs: Zaida Glibanovic Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings this time last year. It was important that either side was out of the gates quickly, and luckily for the home side, the Boomers were that team, quickly evading to a four-point lead, putting two possessions between the Capitals and the lead. As time quickly expired, the Capitals opted to foul and send the Boomers to the line, to no luck, as the lead expanded further out to six points. In doing so, the Capitals had three players fouled out of the game, while the Boomers had two themselves. The Boomers sent the crowd crazy at the fulltime whistle, claiming an epic overtime win, the fans definitely getting their moneys worth. Local hero, Melbourne was once again at her very best, scoring 24 points and provided seven assists for the Capitals, alongside teammates Alexandra Fowler and Alex Sharo who scored 20 each. For the Boomers, they had multiple standout players, beginning with Naz Hamilton who scored 33 points and collected 13 rebounds, while Froling scored 17 points and collected 14 boards. Something that also might have caught the eyes of the local crowd was that Monique Conti took to the court for the Boomers. More well known for playing AFLW for Richmond, Conti found herself playing WNBL in Traralgon, a day before the AFLW Awards. You can only imagine what she was thinking

Page 46 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

because the following day, Conti took out the AFLW’s best and fairest award following a stellar season with the Tigers. The GRISS will be rocking soon again with basketball action, when the NBL rolls into town

Home: Jade Melbourne returned to the Latrobe Valley to play WNBL recently.

Photograph: Jade Melbourne/Instagram

on Saturday, December 16. This time around, South East Melbourne Phoenix are back to face the Illawarra Hawks, with the game starting at 5.30pm. Tickets are still available from Ticketek.

Almost: Traralgon’s Jade Melbourne cuts a lonely figure as she comes to terms with an overtime loss in her home stadium.

Who will it be, Moe or Traralgon? THE region can’t lose this weekend, as there will be an all-Latrobe Valley Grand Final in the Country Basketball League. Moe Meteors and Traralgon T-Birds, the top two men’s teams, progressed to the big dance, while their affiliate women’s teams bowed out of the women’s race at the weekend. Now 11 games into their seasons, Moe remain undefeated, while Traralgon hasn't lost since their Round 3 encounter against Maffra Eagles. THE Meteors survived an early scare to push into the Grand Final, winning the semi 93-91 against Warragul in what was one of the tightest games they had played all season. The Warriors gave it to the Meteors, keeping up with them in the first quarter at Latrobe Leisure Moe/Newborough, going shot for shot, so much so that the scores were tied after the first quarter, at 22 apiece. The following period still wasn’t so straightforward for Moe, who were clearly outplayed by the Warriors. Warragul took a positive five-point lead into the halftime break, fuelled with confidence for the second half. Moe had some work to do, and may have been in some unfamiliar territory, trailing at a break for the first time since Round 5 against Wonthaggi Coasters. But just like they did in that game, Moe rallied, putting in the hard yards to then flip the script and lead by a point as the two sides entered the last quarter. An all-important final quarter ensued, with both sides seeing the Grand Final within touching distance. Back and forth followed throughout the term, but the undefeated Moe were not to be denied, capping off a brilliant second half performance. The Meteors won the quarter by a point to only extend their winning margin to two, their smallest winning margin of the season.

COUNTRY BASKETBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINALS Saturday, December 2 at Cardinia Life Aquatic and Rec Centre, Pakenham

GIPPSLAND MEN Moe vs Traralgon (8pm)

GIPPSLAND WOMEN Korumburra vs Wonthaggi (5pm)

You only need one guess to know who led Moe when they needed them - Austin Shelley. Shelley was there for the Meteors once again, scoring more than a third of their total points - 34 to be exact. He wasn’t the only one though, as Moe constructed their win with points from Thomas Portbury (19 points), Stephen O’Brien (18) and Ben van Dyk (10). JOINING the Meteors will be Traralgon, after they hung on against Wonthaggi, winning 96-86 at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. The T-Birds were off to the best of starts, scoring 30 first quarter points against Wonthaggi who managed 20. The home side was helped by some ill-discipline from the Coasters, who were punished by way of awarding six free throws to Traralgon's Ben Waller. Waller nailed five of the six, which seemed to kick the T-Birds into gear. But things soon began to fall the way of the Coasters, which led to an exciting finish. The second term was tense, and the Coasters managed to drag the deficit back, but only marginally as Traralgon still had their noses in front by seven points at the half. That advantage may have spurred them on just enough to continue to bring the game back on their terms, but Wonthaggi were still well and truly in the fight. Traralgon got out to a 12-point lead at the end of the third quarter, before a high-scoring last quarter determined the grand finalists. Wonthaggi impressively replied with 27 points in the final quarter, but with that rate of scoring, they had to hold the T-Birds to just 14 points or less to win. Traralgon managed to secure a Grand Final berth, scoring 25 points in the last quarter. Some big performances from a number of players allowed Traralgon to put the pedal to the metal, with 26 points from Zac Bezzina and 24 from Waller. The other scorers were Ben Barlow (18 points), Kody Tibbals (13), Jarrod King-Church (10) and Bradley Watson (5). Traralgon Coach, Logan Van Berkel said it was

a hard-fought win against a highly-rated Coasters. “We went away a little bit from what we wanted to achieve in terms of our action an offence, but we were able to call back, reset and have a timeout and sort of go again,” he said. “We were able to maintain our composure and stay in it and obviously come up at the end of the first, which was a good response for us.” Van Berkel noticed some similarities from their last encounter and used it to their advantage when needed. “They (Wonthaggi) were up and about, they changed their defence a little bit, last time we come up against them they threw a bit of full-court pressure against us, we knew it was coming we just weren’t sure when - it caught us by surprise a little bit and we just had to adapt,” he said. “Last time we played them it was very, very similar, we knew they were gonna come harder again, we just needed to take that next step up … we just needed to make sure we were there the whole time.” Coming up against an undefeated Moe outfit doesn’t appear to faze Van Berkel and his Traralgon side, knowing they have the ability to pull it off in a Grand Final once again. “We’ve done it the past two years and we plan on doing it again. Moe definitely are arch-rivals of ours, it always seems to be us and them pretty often.” LOCALS weren’t so lucky in the women’s competition, with the opportunity for another all-Latrobe Valley Grand Final slipping. Korumburra dealt the damage early and was able to hang on against a valiant Moe outfit, in a final scoreboard reading 78-73. Despite it only being a one-point advantage at halftime, the home Wildcats really took it to the Meteors in the third quarter, turning a one-shot game into a 10-point lead. That lead was indeed too far from Moe’s reach, as they could only manage to cut the deficit to five points before the final bell rung out. Double digit performances from Miche Clarke (17 points), Joanna Watson (16), Piper Albert (14) and Danielle Davies (10) were not enough to get the Meteors over the line.

No need to hold the horses HORSERACING By LIAM DURKIN

CHRISTMAS is coming early for local racegoers. A weekend of racing is scheduled this weekend, with meetings in Moe and Traralgon. Moe Racing Club will host its Xmas Party Race Day this Friday (December 8), while Traralgonbased Latrobe Valley Racing Club will hold the Traralgon Cup this Sunday (November 10). The Traralgon Cup was originally scheduled for last Sunday, however incessant rain during the week left the track saturated. Fortunately, the meeting has not been lost, and the rescheduling means things have only been pushed back one week. So, it will be take two for the Traralgon Cup. In a possible silver lining, there are now two marquee race meetings in the Latrobe Valley on the same weekend. The Christmas meeting at Moe Racing Club presents a good opportunity for local clubs, organisations and work groups to celebrate the year, while there will be entertainment on and off the track. For the kids, we are told Santa will be making a special appearance, and for those coming in from out of town, courtesy busses will run from Warragul and Traralgon. In an added boost for industry, the new jockey

rooms and race day building is ready, and will be utilised for the first time this Friday. Down the road in Traralgon, the volunteer-run club is continuing to put in hours of work behind the scenes to get the Traralgon Cup up and running. Glenview Park will be a hub of activity this weekend, with a rodeo event also on this Saturday night.

WEEKEND OF RACING

DATES Moe: Friday, December 8 Latrobe Valley: Sunday, December 10 MEETINGS Moe: Xmas Party Race Day Latrobe Valley:Traralgon Cup LOCATION Moe Racing Club: 2 Waterloo Road, Moe Latrobe Valley Racing Club: 110 McNairn Rd,Traralgon GATES OPEN Moe: 12pm Latrobe Valley: 11am

It was much of the same for the Traralgon women’s side, who nearly completed an almighty comeback on their home deck. Wonthaggi nicked the lead in the opening quarter and ran away with the match, extending at every lead going from five points to 14 points ahead at halftime. Traralgon were down by 15 points at the end of the third quarter, and with only 36 points to their name at this stage, a win looked unlikely. But the T-Birds were inspired, and nearly doubled their score in just one quarter, scoring 27 points to Wonthaggi’s 16. Evidently, it was not enough to secure a Grand Final berth, but enough to know they didn’t die trying, going down by four points, 63-67. Sammy Labros led the line with 21 points - the most of anyone on the court, assisted well by Jordan Pyle with 16 points.

Address: 21 George Street, Morwell 3840 Telephone: 03 5135 4444 Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

CONTACTS Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5135 4444 Email: bookings@lvexpress.com.au Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5135 4455 Email: classifieds@lvexpress.com.au Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5135 4444 Email: news@lvexpress.com.au

DEADLINES WEDNESDAY EXPRESS ADVERTISING Bookings: Thursday 12noon CLASSIFIEDS General: General Monday 3pm Deaths/Funerals: Monday 3pm

Audited Circulation

34,894

Printed and published by B.C. Ellen for Elliott Gippsland Newspapers Pty. Ltd ACN 004 634 333 and K.S.H. Investments Pty. Ltd. ACN 007 251 845 at 21 George Street, Morwell 3840. The editor Liam Durkin accepts responsibility for electoral comment. *Registered by Australian Post - PP349085/0002.

Quick link to our website

GP1651938

BASKETBALL CBL BY TOM HAYES AND LIAM DURKIN

The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023 — Page 47

Traralgon Market Manny’s Market Morwell Seedless Watermelon

TRARALGON POST OFFICE PLACE 5174 8910

Truss Tomatoes

$2.99 kg

Red Capsicum

5kg bags Desiree Potatoes

$2.99 kg

$1.99 kg

Free Stone Peaches

$1.99 kg

Zucchinis

Nectarines

Large Peaches

$3.99 kg

Open all day

1 kg Dodoni Feta

$25 ea

NOW IN STOCK

Carlton Draught Slabs

Carlton Dry Slabs

Jim Beam & Cola 4.8% 10 pack

$52 ea

Saturday the 23rd of Dec & All day Sunday Christmas Eve 24th December

$3.99 kg

Premium Honey Leg Ham

$13.99 kg

$4.99 ea

$1.99 kg

XmasHam

$50 ea

$39 ea

Apricots

$3.99 kg

zaghis panettone classico

1kg Almond Kernels

$12.95 ea

$11.95 ea

S i ff Bl Smirnoff Blackk 6.5% 4 Pack

Jameson 5% 4 pack

$22

$18 ea

This Week’s Specials T Bone

$17.99/KG

Pork Loin Chops

$9.99/KG

Flake

$29.99/KG

Salmon

$39.99/KG

Lamb Legs

NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS ORDERS • Hams • Rays Pudding • Beef • Pork • Turkey • Chicken • Prawns EFTPOS AVAILABLE

RUTTERS BUTCHERS

5174 4830

EFTPOS AVAILAB ABLE

RUTTERS POULTRY

0408 249 494

$11.99/KG

OUT OF DOUGH CAFE AND BAKERY For all your Christmas treats...

Christmas is just around the corner Chr

Now’s the time to

TALK TURKEY

WEDNESDAY SENIORS ROAST DAY $12

OUT OF DOUGH MORWELL

OPEN FROM 7AM

PHONE 0468 743 412

For all your Christmas treats...

CAMELIA’S KITCHEN

Christmas Tarts Christmas Cakes Puddingss

ALFRESH2GO

NOW AVAILABLE Burgers, Roast Dinners and Check out our Pasta Dishes

We’ve got you covered for lunch Come check us out

7 days from 11am to 8pm

Menulog Orders Available 5176 2349

Page 48 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS ORDERS FOR PRAWNS PHONE 4117 3024 VALLEY POULTRY

CHRISTMAS TARTS CHRISTMAS CAKES PUDDINGS

GADGET NEEDS, S? PROBLEMS? SMART PHONES

LAPTOPS AND PC’S

l Screen replacement l Screen replacement l Water damage l Keyboard l Charging problem replacement l Speaker problem l Display problem l Data recovery

GAME CONSOLES l Laser replacment l Red/yellow ring of death Phone mobile:

0412 462 863

CONTACT LIST

GP1665139

RUTTERS BUTCHERS & POULTRY

Fruit and Vegetables Morwell ......................................5133 6067 Delicatessen ..............................................................................................5133 6062 Celebrations Liquor........................................................................5135 3877 Valley Poultry..................................................................................0490 087 776

Out of Dough.............................................................................................5133 8068 Morwell Electronic Services and Repairs..................................................................................................5134 2407