Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 6 November 2024

Enough is enough

By LIAM DURKIN

WHO would have thought two of the tightest elections would be taking place 16,000km apart.

Whilethe racetothe White House should be decided this week,the full make-up of justwho will serve on the next Latrobe City Council is stilltobedetermined.

As they say, all good things must come to an end, and theend could be in sight for long time councillors Kellie O’Callaghan and Graeme Middlemiss.

Local police andeducatorsare demanding better pay and conditions. Both sectorshavejoined the increasing list of industries under pressuretoretain staff. Photographs: Katrina Brandon(protest) and TomHayes(police)

By TOMHAYES and KATRINABRANDON

POLICE all over the stateand local TAFE teachers are the latest to demonstrate their plight amid a seemingly growing list of occupations currently in the firing line.

Victorianpoliceofficers demonstrating Protected Industrial Action(PIA)recentlyentered Phase 2, ramping up their efforts for increased wages.

Asmall rally of TAFE teachers was also held in Morwell last week outside the office of Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing, as the AustralianEducation Union (AEU) reports 71 per centofTAFEteachers are considering leavingthe profession.

Like police, TAFEteachersare callingfor better pay. The AEU estimates that from January next year, an experienced TAFE teacher will be paid almost $9000 less than asimilarly experienced school teacher.

AEU Gippsland Organiser, Jeff Gray said that TAFEteachers hadn’thad apay rise in two years

“We are calling on HarrietShing to put alot more pressure on the state government and down on the Premier to dissolve adispute by doing something aboutworkloadand puttingavery significant pay deal on the table,” Mr Gray said.

“Nothing has beenofferedtoreducethe workload, and nothing has been offered for pay but three

per cent. The three per cent deal will keep TAFE teachers well below school teachers,probably $8-9000 annually. We have significant shortages across our TAFE and still have Australia’s lowest funded TAFE system.”

Mr Gray told the Express that AEU members are currently disappointed and frustrated. He also saidthatone of the problemsthey are having is that TAFE loses teachers who go back on the tools or go back into the industry to make more money, putting more workload on other teachers.

In responsetothe AEU, Ms Shingsaidshe is constantly advocating for the community, including TAFE teachers who help workers learn new skills.

“I am looking forward to meeting with our hardworking TAFE teachers and supporting the valuable work they do,” she said.

“Recent discussions between the union and the TAFEs have been constructive, and we expect the union and the Victorian TAFE Association to reach an agreement soon.

“The government encourages the parties to continue bargainingingood faith, to ensure the proposed agreement is within our wages policy -while delivering afair outcome for our critically needed TAFE educators.”

 VICTORIA Police’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement was due to expire last year, and investigations began as to how conditions could

be improved for police officers. Once those proposals were made, negotiations began for the 2024 EBA.

Victoria Police are asking for asix per cent annual pay rise over fouryears, with 8.5-hour shifts to allow time for members to ‘kit-up’ and ‘de-kit’ during their paid hours.

Apolice officer,who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to the Express regarding the state of the force and the PIA.

“Basically, we are overworked and underpaid. The cost of living is going through the roof and what we’ve been offered isn’t even in line,” they said.

Police unanimously voted ‘no’ to the first offer last month, which included apay rise of four per cent over four years,triggering the implementation of Phase 2.

“Thisisthe first time ever that the majority vote hasbeen a‘no’, and they’ve had to go back to the drawing board,” the police officer added.

Theoffer also included nine-hour shifts, which would include an extra day off every fortnight, howeverthe reality was it wouldnot be fully implemented for almost four years, and only if there were sufficient swornmemberstofacilitate it.

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Cr O’Callaghan trailed challenger David Barnes in the Boola Boola Ward by nearly 10 per cent when the Express visited the Victorian Electoral Commission officeinMoe to check progressive votes last Saturday. At time of print, Cr Middlemiss held aless than half-percent lead over Steph Morgan for the Yallourn Ward, in what is shaping as a classic vote between old and new.

Current Mayor Darren Howe is also no lay down misère, holding a53.15 to 46.85 lead over David Little for the Tyers Ward. Of the ninecouncil vacancies,six (including BoolaBoola) are all but secure, while another is already guaranteed.

Current West Ward councillor Sharon Gibson has the guaranteed seat, having ran unopposed for the Newborough Ward. Her council colleagues Dale Harriman and TracieLund have attracted more than50per cent of the vote for the Loy Yang and Morwell River ward respectively. Joining them for the next four years will be Adele Pugsley, who has garnered more than 60 per cent of the vote in atwo-horse race for the Moe Ward.

Leanne Potter is also on thenextcouncil, having attractednearly 70 percentofthe vote in the Budgeree Ward running against current councillor Melissa Ferguson. Ms Potter may feel vindicated having won the rematch,after narrowlylosing to Cr Ferguson last time around. Cr Ferguson had initiallystepped down from local politics, before makinga last-ditcheffort to run again.

Voting closedlastmonth, with official declaratio ncer emoni es to be held from tomorrow (Thursday, November 7toFriday, November 15).

By LIAM DURKIN

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Just as localhorse trainers did when thethen Traralgon Racing Club folded 22 years ago, those who call Glenview Park home for their greyhounds are also not backing down.

The local horse racing industry rallied to see the sport continue in Traralgonall thoseyears ago, and now the same appears to apply for the besieged Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club.

The pleas of localgreyhound trainerswas heard last week, in apacked public meetingatTraralgon RSL.

Close to 100 people crammed the RSL function space on Monday, October 28, where anumberof motions were put forward.

In astrongshow of passion,the message was loud and clear -local trainers vowing to do all they could to ensurethe long term viability of thesport (which employsdozens) in Traralgon.

Former Latrobe City Councillor Lisa Proctor chaired the meeting, and was joined by current sitting councillor Dale Harriman and former Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club President, Don Haley.

Haley served as club president for more than 10 years, and was noticeably emotional when speaking of the club’s plight.

The club’s Glenview Parkfacility has faced a litany of issues since reopening in 2021, with its supposed state-of-the-art ‘J Curve’ track plagued by misfortune.

While the track was designed to improve greyhound safety, problemswith the lure system forced Greyhound Racing Victoria to suspend racing at Traralgon last July.

According to industry insiders, the lure system has led to dogs becoming startled, as it seemingly disappears from their eye sight near the finish line.

The Express understands the system, and design of the track, wereimplemented against the will of local trainers, and evensome senior greyhound officials.

“GRV built their track, not our track,” one discerning voice from the meeting called out.

Compounding the problem has been the fact Sale Greyhound Racing Club has been administrating the Traralgon club for the lastfew months. Traralgon GRC had previously enteredvoluntary administrationinJuly 2023.

With Sale announcing plans to construct anew track in Kilmany, there are fears Traralgon will soon be out of the picture altogether.

In the wash-up, those present voted to arrange ameeting with stateracingMinister Anthony

Employment prioritised with new ENGIE-Delta agreement

ACOMMITMENT to local employment has been strengthened and expanded, with the announcement of anew alliance between the ENGIE Hazelwood Rehabilitation Projectand the Latrobe Valley office of Delta Group.

Delta Group has been amajor partner in the HazelwoodRehabilitationProject sincecoming in as themaincontractor for decommissioning and demolition works from 2018 to 2022,and plays an ongoing role in civil works at the former Hazelwood mine.

The company established an office in Traralgon to support its operations in the Latrobe Valleyand wider Gippsland region.

The ongoing alliance arrangementatHazelwood provides Delta Group with workflow certainty in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland area, while simplifying ongoing contract arrangements for the Rehabilitation Project team.

ENGIE’s Project Directorofthe Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project,Tom McDowall, said there was still avery large body of work required on the project.

“We are currently about 55 per cent of the way through the program of works, which included the high-profile demolition programcompleted in 2022 Now the focusisonremediationand rehabilitation on the 4000 hectare mine licence site, which is expected to take several more years,” he said.

Monitoring of the site will continue well beyond that.

“In conjunction withDeltaGroup, we achieved a 75 per cent local workforce engagement throughout the demolition program and the alliance arrangement will ensure that continues and expands,” Mr McDowall said.

Delta Group Divisional Manager for Latrobe Valley and Gippsland,Bartek Kogutowski said Delta’scurrentworkforceatHazelwoodwas around 60 people, with 98 per cent of those from the local area. Their workforcerequirements at Hazelwood will vary according to winter and summer works’ programs.

“The alliance with Hazelwood enables us to consolidate our operations in the Latrobe Valley and across Gippsland,” Mr Kogutowski said.

“The region hasa strongconnection to Delta Group,eversince ourfounder and managing director, Con Petropoulos, worked at Yallourn on one of his first demolition jobs in the late 1970s.

“Today, Delta Group is one of the largest diversified contractors of our type in the world and the Latrobe Valley andGippsland region is one of our most important divisions, not just in Victoria but Australia-wide.

"We will continue to focus on local employment as we have since arriving on site in 2018 and to support ENGIE in delivering asafe, sustainable and stable future for Hazelwood.”

CarbinesinTraralgon, alongside anumberof stakeholders.

“(That the) GRV, the Sale committeeand the Minister forRacing provide an update on the current options being considered to all owners, trainers and the community,” one of the motions read in part.

Memberfor Morwell,Martin Cameron asked Mr Carbines to visit Traralgon during his most recent sitting week.The meeting acknowledged the effort the local MP had gone to bring the greyhounds issue to light.

Trainers want to see two meetings per week at GlenviewPark, and in aworsecasescenario, some did not discount the possibility of calling for avote of no confidence in the GRV board.

Grand greyhound plans to stay put State league on the cards

By TOMHAYES

FORTUNA 60 SoccerClubisreportedly expressing interest to facilitateapotential move to the Metropolitan State Leagues. The club held an information meeting for members, surrounding amove to the Men's State League last Thursday (October 31). It is uncertain if the Fortuna women's side is also included in talks.

While the club is investigatingamove, it remains in the feasibility stage and no decision has been made at this time.

Fortuna 60 hopes to meet with Latrobe ValleySoccerLeague clubstopresent its case

Fortuna finishedthe 2024 LVSL season secondbehind Falcons 2000, however it won the 2024 Battle of Britain Cup. The Lions won the LVSL title in the 2023 season.

Gippsl and Unit ed are current ly the only club representing the region in the Metropolitan State Leagues, playing in the Men's State League 1South-East. United finished the latest season second-last, with three wins, eight draws, and 11 losses.

There are five tiers in the Metropolitan State Leagues, with each tier consisting of multiple geographical divisions.

Fortuna officials did not wishtoprovide comment to the Express until an official decision was made.

Packed: Localgreyhound trainersand officials madetheirpresence knownata public meeting in Traralgonlastweek.

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Loy Yang outages equals better output

Underway: Major outages are currently taking place at Loy Yang

Photograph supplied

TWO plannedoutages are currently underway at Loy Yang.

The $93.8 millionprojects are beingdelivered by external contractors and internal employees over an estimated 200,000+ work hours and will help ensure Loy Yang’s availability and reliability for the coming years.

The outages are being undertaken on Loy Yang’s Unit 4and Dredger 15, two vital pieces of the plant that contribute to Loy Yang supplying electricity for Victorian homes and businesses.

During the Unit 4outage, major repairs and replacements will be done, as well as preventative maintenanceoneverything fromthe unit’s turbine and generator throughtoits electrical switchboards and boiler. The Dredger 15 outage focuses on structural repairs and axle replacements on its steeringcrawlers, and overall machine maintenance activities.

“Loy Yang’s record levels of availability during the past financial year highlight the significance of planned outages in AGL’s ability to continue to meetthe energy needs of customers, as well as to invest in the company’s growing pipeline of renewable energy projects,” Loy Yang General Manager, Christo van Niekerk said.

“Extensive planningand preparationhave gone into ensuring that the two outages will be completed safely and that it will set Loy Yang up to continue to deliver power to our state.”

The outages will also provide aboost to local businesses as they service the needs of the up to 850 additional contract workersinvolvedinthe outage.

Unit 4isone of four generatorunits at LoyYang Power Station. Thepower station has anameplate capacity of 2210MW and generates around 30 per cent of Victoria’s power requirements.

Dredger 15 is one of four dredgers operating at Loy Yang Mine, which supplies Loy Yang Aand Loy Yang Bwith the coal required to generate electricity.

The Unit 4outage willlastapproximately 55 days andrepresents $90 million investment in the plant.

The Dredger15outage will last approximately 54 days and represents $3.8 investment in the mine.

Prioritising maintenance of the plant is essential for ensuring efficiency, reliability,and safety.A major outage was completed on Unit 1lastyear and two more major outages on Unit 2and Unit 3inthe coming years. Amajor outage will also be completed on Dredger 16 next year.

Northe storymatter of history

COMMENT

BY THOMASQUINN

IN res po ns et oE li za beth Wrig ht’ so pi nio n, prejudice and perceptions (‘Northe won’t ever be free’ Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 30/10/24), once Russell Northe has served his sentence, he will be free.

The Russell Northe we know is agood man, who when unwell, made aserious mistake. He was a popular MemberofParliamentfrom2006to2022, and servedasShadowMinister for Consumer Affairs, Liquor and Gaming Regulations in 2014.

As well as this, he was also achampionpremiership footballer with Traralgon, member of aLions Club,and outstanding advocatefor the Gippsland and Latrobe Valley Region.

His issues with finances and ill health are well documented, and now amatter of history.

Let’s hope Russell and his family can put this behind them and look forward to abright future.

About:Thomas Quinn is aMoe residentand Liberal.

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BreastScreen congratulated for service

MEMBER for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath has congratulatedBreastScreen Gippslandinstate Parliament,payingtribute to employees and volunteers to mark the organisation’s 30-year anniversary.

BreastScreen Gippsland opened in 1994 and has been providingvital preventative health screening to local women ever since.

Ms Bath told Parliament that in the past 12 months there has been more than 17,000screens conducted on womeninGippsland,with 750 women called back for further assessment and 140 receiving aconfirmed diagnosis.

“This amazing local service is saving lives of Gippsland women and is testament to the hard working team at theservice,” Ms Bath said.

“With clinics located in Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Sale, Wonthaggi and Warragul and atravelling bus servicetoreach smaller rural communities, BreastScreen Gippsland is alocal success story

and agreat advertisement for early intervention saves lives.”

Ms Bath said participation in free preventative health screening is critical to improving health outcomes and supporting overall wellbeing for women.

“Studies show that women, particularly mothers, tend to prioritise the health needs of their family over their own, oftendelaying medical appointments,” Ms Bath said.

“It’s importanttoencourage self-care and the prioritisation of free health screenings such as BreastScreen to promote better long-term outcomes for women.

“I send my heartfelt congratulations to the BreastScreen Gippsland team led by Kelly Giersch and thank them for the important service they deliver to support women’s health.”

To bookaBreastScreen appointment, telephone 13 20 50, or visit: breastscreen.org.au

Service with scaryspooks

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

CUSTOMERS at Manny’s Market, Traralgon were offered quite the spooky service this Halloween. Staff at Rutter’s Butchery &Poultry got in on the frightful fun,dressingboththemselves and the store up to go along with the mood of the season. This was their first year and all staff committed,

wearing their scary outfitsand makeup, but store managerZoe Rutter said it also took alittle bit of convincing to get everyone on board.

“I just thought we’d get in the spirit, get the kids to try and come in (and) have some fun,” she said.

“At first everyone wasn’twanting to do it, but once Istarted putting everything up, they all definitely wanted to be involved in it.”

Plenty of chocolates and candy were positioned across both counters as well as witches and scary clowns hanging from above to give it that extra harrowing vibe.

Some bystanderscoming in to prepare for dinner probablyweren’t ready for what they weregetting themselves into.

Preparing for the future with ParentsNext

By KATRINA BRANDON

WHEN completing goals, taking the next step is never easy; Traralgon local Alesha Wolfe knows this first hand.

In the midst of theCOVID pandemic, Alesha found herself at acrossroads. At 20-years-old she became amother, living with her parents and unsureofher nextsteps. During thisuncertain time,Alesha wasintroduced to ParentsNext, a servicefor young parentswith childrenunder six-years-old to prepare for study or employment. Within the program, Alesha met other parents and discussed goals.Her goalduring hertimewith ParentsNext was to gain more confidence, grow her independence,and be abettermother for her son “My goalsgoinginwere to honestly help see a better version of myself because, at this point, I wasn’t doing so well,” she told the Express “A big goal of mine was to gain independence. I was living with my parentswhenIstarted because Ilackedthe confidence to do this. Ithought that I couldn’t be an adult.

“One of the big things was coming together and discussing our goals. We talked about what we wanted out of our careers and passions, and they helped connect us to peoplewho wouldhelp us achieve our goals.”

During the program, Alesha enrolled in aFirst Aid course and aCertificate III in Personal Care with Gippsland Education Skills and Training. She also moved into her own home with her son and gained her driver’s license.

Alesha said she planned to apply for apersonal care position, which she later got at Baptcare in Morwell.

“I can’t describe how amazing it feels to be able to help people because Ioriginally got into the programwantingtodothe job because of my nan,” she said.

Now, Alesha feels she can branch out and improve her skills independently or with ongoing support from ParentsNext.

For more information on ParentsNext, visit: servicesaustralia.gov.au/parentsnext

VCE exam period gets underway

VCE exams officially began last Wednesday, with 45,000 students sitting the English exam and another 2400 sitting English as an Additional Language exam.

Taking place at more than 560 examinationcentres across the state, students sitting exams are part of the89,000 VCE students who will complete at least one examination in 2024 including written, oral presentation and performance exams.

VCE Vocational Major studentsare also completing their final end of year assessments for 2024 as they prepare to complete their VCE studies.

The completion of 13 years of schooling is an enormous achievement and prepares young people to taketheir next steps whetherthat be further education, training, taking agap year or entering the workforce.

Key factsand figures for the 2024 exam period are:

 89,010 students sitting at least one examination;

 111 VCE Subjects with awritten exam;

 47 VCE languages being examined;

 566 examination centres;

 Largest examination centre, Bendigo Senior Secondary College (937 students), and;

 Smallest examination centre, Balmoral K-12 Community College (three students).

The final exam will take place on November 20, with students receiving theirVCE results on December 12.

LRH to host cancer information session

TRARALGON and surrounding residents diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones will have access to afree cancer information session.

Cancer Council Victoria’s Managing Cancer programisrun by local health professionalsand will be heldatLatrobeRegional Health on Thursday, November 21.

Topics in the session will include:

 Dealing with treatments and side effects;  Learning how to relax and manage stress;  Communicating with family, friends and colleagues, and;

 Information on diet and exercise.

Cancer Council Victoria’sEducation and Training Program Coordinator,Tracie Julian said more than 550 people took part in the program across Victoria in 2022.

“Run by experts in arelaxed and comfortable environment, the sessions have proven extremely beneficialfor both people withcancer, and those supporting them,” Ms Julian said.

“The program provides aunique opportunity for anyone with cancer, as well as their friends and family, to ask questions of ahealth professional outside of the hospital setting and connect with other Traralgon locals who are going through asimilar experience.”

On average, 518 peopleare diagnosedwith cancer in the region each year.

The program has run for more than 25 years and was regularly conducted at hospitals and healthcare services throughout Victoria.

“We’re really proudthat attendees continue to tell us how valuable these sessions are,” Ms Julian said.

One recent program participant said it gave them “a broader insight into cancerand the continuous work that is being donetoeradicate it”.

Another said:“It was informative,and it is good to be listened to, connectwith othersand to listen and learn.”

To register, or to find out more, phone Belinda Hua on 03 5173 8770, or email belinda.hua@lrh.com.au

High achiever: Alesha Wolfehas completed her goals with the help of the ParentsNext program. Photograph supplied

Rawdeal: Rutter’s Butcher y& Poultr ywent through aterrifying makeover forHalloween.

Photograph: BlakeMetcalf-Holt

Motorists warned to keep an eye outfor birds

By LIAM DURKIN

MOTORISTSare being urged to slow down to help protect baby birds.

With the spring breeding season ongoing, an unfortunate spate of bird deaths has forced Moe local Cheryl Wragg to take matters into her own hands.

Ms Wragg has erected aseries of signs along Langford Street, warning motorists to slow down and stay alert for any wandering wildlife.

“It is baby bird season, they (people) can be proactive in helping thesecreaturestosurvive by making them aware of them and just slowing down,” she said.

“Look out, slowdown and play apart in conserving these creatures and helping them (mothers) to keep their babies alive.”

Breeding season is still expected to go for another month, before baby birds mature enough to fly out on their own.

Ms Wragg warned however that thisisoften when young birds are at their most vulnerable, meaning the onus was on motorists to exercise caution year-round.

“We see so much roadkill and it’s avoidable for people to slow down and be aware that we are in thecountry,wehave all sorts of creatures moving

arounddusk and dawn… all you havetodoisslow down,” she said.

The signsalong LangfordSthavebeen given even more prominence, with miniature orange flags attached and waving about.

Ms Wragg said the response to the signs had been pleasing, drawinga silverlining from an otherwise unfortunate situation.

“The people who live in Langford St really go out of their way to really look after these birds, they are really concerned about it,” she said.

“I’d encourageother peopletobeproactive, communicatewiththeirneighbours, telltheir families, slow down, everyone has aparttoplay. It’s apositive thing, instead of getting sad and watching thisdestruction, we can participate in conservation.”

Ms Wraggwas joined by LatrobeCity Councillor Sharon Gibson in helping put stakes in the ground

Cr Gibson said keeping cats indoors of anight would also go along way to remediating the issue, and wishedtoremind people of council’s cat curfew.

“If people wouldadheretothat, then we wouldn’t have situations like this,” she said.

“Don’t say you’re an animal lover and be part of the problem.”

Latrobe City Council’s cat curfew is between 9pm and 6am seven days aweek.

Daily Living expands quarters

By TOMHAYES

ANEW era of Daily Living Disability Services was introduced late lastmonth, at the grand opening of its state of the art innovative centre -DLDS Central.

This is the second facility under the Daily Living banner, after the first was opened in 2020 on Rocla Road, Traralgon East.

On Friday, October 25, Daily Living invited staff, participants and their families to be there for the opening of the new centre at 24 Princes Highway, Traralgon.

Also on site includedinteractivegames, acoffee van, and avisitfrom specialguest, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath.

Ms Bath presented aspeechcongratulating Daily Living on the new centre, before the ribbon was cut to make things official.

The new innovative centre will allow Daily Living to offer different programs all in the one place, representing ahub for several activities.

Daily LivingDisability Services Co-ordinator, Caitie Finlay spoke to the Express about what the new centre means for the disabilitysupport provider.

“It’sveryexciting to have asecond space, this is alittle more accessible to the community

being more in theCBD here,” she said.

“This will be used for our cooking group, all of our extra-curricular activities as well, just due to the sheer size of the space you can do lots of fun things.”

The features at DLDS Central include astate of the art sensory play equipment, amusic room, indoorsports and games, fully equipped kitchen with wheelchair access, and large, open areas to host silent discos and movies.

The property, previously Karl’s Megasports, has been fully renovated to provide adisabled toilet, laundry room and cleaner facilities.

“We’ve got anumberofdifferent spaces throughout this facility,” Ms Finlay said.

“As to what we can do in here is in the eye of the beholder, there’s alot of potential here.”

Being more central to the Traralgon CBD, Daily Living will now be able to contribute more outreach into the community, spreading the word of its disability support.

“It’s very exciting to have that extra space to be able to offer people that extra support in the community,because being up at RoclaRoad, although it’s agreat space, people may not be aware that we exist up there, so it’s great to have abit more presence in the CBD here in Traralgon,” Ms Finlay added.

Call: Latrobe CityCouncillor Sharon Gibson and Moe localCher yl Wragg with placards asking motorists to slowdownaroundbabybirds

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Smiles: DailyLiving par ticipant Tomshares his excitementwithDailyLiving Co-ordinator, Caitie Finlay Photograph: TomHayes

Locals connected to Tidal River Pilgrimage

By BARRYHIGGINS

THE approaching Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11 is observed in Australia and around the world.

Originally marking the end of World War 1, a lesser known annual event will take place the day before on Wilsons Promontory.

Referred to as the Tidal River Pilgrimage, this yearisthe 60th anniversary of the inaugural dedication of the Commando MemorialCairn at Tidal River, the hub of the Prom National Park. Its origin’s go back to the early days of World War 2 and Australia’s role as amember of the then-British Empire.

When Germany invaded Norway and Denmark, Britain planned to raise groups to carry out guerrilla warfare. Following the evacuation of its army from Dunkirk in 1940, Britain was the last country in western Europe not to have fallen to Hitler’s forces. Small independent units were createdto carry outraids deep insideoccupiedterritory.Based on Boer War history, they were eventually named ‘Commandos’.

In 1940, aBritish Military Mission brought the same message to Australia. The Australian Army needed to quicklyreinforce itsmilitary strength and decided to raise 'Independent Companies' -soon after known as Commandos -tobebasedatWilsons Promontory.

No 7Infantry Training Centre, so named for security purposes, was establishedinFebruary 1941. Its headquarters was at Darby River, with aNew Zealand camp at the present Tidal River location and the Australian camp adjacent to the now Lilly Pilly Gully car park. The concrete bases of the camps’ water supplytanks still remain on the hill at the rear of the Parks Victoria information centre.

The area wasremote, at the end of the roadsystem and the mainland, with rugged terrain and coastal boundaries thatprovidedboth the security and the demanding terrain required to carry out training in guerrilla warfare. Training was conducted by experienced British and Australian Officers and non-commissioned officers.

The men were twice volunteers, originally enlisting and then volunteering again for Commando training. Emphasiswas placedonphysical fitness and endurance. Without warning, on arrival at Tidal Riverthe men were told to climb the steep and challenging Mount Oberon nearby. Those who fell by the wayside were returned to theirparentunit.

TheCommandoUnits carried out training raids on the nearby Foster township. The local Volunteer Defence Corps would ‘defend’ adesignated building, such as the post office, from the ‘enemy’. They would stretch lengths of wire about 15cm off the ground in strategic positions, with jam tins attached containing pebbles. If the wire was touched the tins would rattle; this would warn the localsofthe ‘enemy’ presence.

Some 3000 men in 12 Australian ‘Independent Companies’, trained at Tidal River and later at Canungra in Queensland,fought in some of the bloodiest campaigns of WW2 against the Japanese in the South West Pacific. For the first six months of 1942,the Independent Companies were the only Australian units to fight the Japanese on land. New Zealand No 1Special Company was posted to North Africaand the Middle East, but was split up and never fought as aunit. NewZealand No 2 Special Company never served as aunit. Some of itsmembers joined Australian Commando units in thePacific. After Japan entered the war, operations in the Pacific were under tropical conditions in ajungle environment. More suitable training areas on the Tablelands in North Queensland were developed. The need for strict security had ended, so No 7 Infantry Training Centre was closedand the wartime association of the Independent Companies with the Promontory also ended. During the war period, theIndependentCompanieswere re-named Commando Squadrons.

Following the end of hostilities, the WW2

Commando Association (Victoria) was formed.

Commando veterans in other Australian states began their own state-based associations.

Con Bell, aveteran of the 2/7th Commando Squadron, said although there was much awarenessofWilsonsProm from1946onward, especially among the “originals” of the Independent Companies, there was no formal “Return to Tidal River” after the waruntil theinaugural dedication of the memorial Cairn in 1964.

After amemorial plaque was dedicated in 1956 at the Shrine of Remembrance, on the initiative of the WW2Commando Associationmembers, thoughts moved on to amemorial at Tidal River.

John ‘Curley’ Papworth is credited with creating the memorial design. He was an Intelligence Sergeant with the 2/4th Commando Squadron in Borneo, Tarakan and Bunaand in his military role did numerous sketches during the war. Some of his works in the Australian War Memorial can be viewed online. Max Chester was the design architect. The Cairn featured the iconic Commando Double Diamond emblem on top.

The Age newspaper featured the headline ‘Obelisk honours Commando deeds’ (16/11/1964).

The arti cle re port ed: “Th eg re en be rets of Australia's CommandoCorps were seen again yesterday at Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory, where the nation's first Commandos receivedtheir basic training."

"Lieutenant/General SirEdmundHerring, who commanded the Commandosquadrons during thewar, unveileda 24-foot stone monument of commemoration. The monument is in arugged area of mountains and sea cliffs.

"More than 500 ex-Commandos from (all states) marched past Sir Edmund. Many had arrived at Tidal River the night before and had camped near the site of their initiation into jungle warfare more than 20 years ago. Yesterday morning they saw a demonstration of present-daytraining methods, when agroup of post-WW2 Commandos completed adifficult mountain-climbing exercise.

“Unveilingthe memorial, Sir Edmund paid tribute to the roleplayed by the Commandos in the Pacific theatre of WW2. He said they figured in two actions which hastened the end of the war by at least nine months. They were the first to defeat the Japanese in their drive southwards towards Australia.

"Poppy wreaths were laid at the memorial after the playingofthe Last Post. The Victorian government,

the Minister for Defence and the New Zealand High Commissioner were represented at the ceremony, which lasted almost an hour.”

In November 2007, the memorial was renovated and then Victorian Premier and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, John Brumby, re-dedicated the ‘Australian Commando Memorial’. He said the memorial acknowledged the devotion to country and service shownbyCommandos who trained at Tidal River in 1941 and 1942.

The renownedmilitary historian and sculptor Dr Ross Bastiaan detailed the Commando story on a bronzeplaque, fixed on agraniteboulder mined at Wilsons Prom and placed it near the renovated Cairn.

In 2011, Honour Rolls were placed on the Cairn and dedicated in aformal ceremony, fittingly on the 70th anniversary of the raising of the first Commando units.

Research by Lindsay Lorrain and Keith Larner gathered the namesofmore than 600Commandos who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW2, and in recent conflicts in Afghanistan, as well as those who died in training in the intervening years.

The 60 years of annual visitstothe Cairn in November each year by the WW2 Commandosand their families, supported by the post-WW2 serving and former Commandos, continues to confirm the history of the Prom as both aWW1 and WW2 area of significance for the Navy, Army and Air Force.

Thereare localconnections with members of the Commando 'family'.

Kevin Curran was born in Traralgon, ason of Mr and Mrs Jack Curran of Argyle Street.

An outstanding footballer, he played for Traralgon and was recruited to Hawthorn as an 18-year-old not long before the start of the war. After playing afew games for Hawthorn he enlisted in the army, and after training he successfully volunteered for Tidal River. He was posted to the 2/2nd Independent Company, assigned to the defence of the Dili airfield in Portuguese East Timor.

Involved in many major confrontations with the Japaneseinvaders, Curran wasawarded a Mentioned in Despatches for his bravery. Curran and his comrade David Dexter were both promoted in the field to commissioned rank.

After the war, Curran returned to Hawthorn for anumberofyears as astarplayer and was captain in 1950. He was aleading citizen in Bendigo for many yearsbefore his death in 1978.

Coincidentally, Curran’s comrade, David Dexter,

wasa teenage friend of RolandGood in the pre-war years. As youngsters David, Roland, and David’s brother BarrieDexter once rodefrom Warragul to Tidal River on fixed-wheel push-bikes, along unsealedroads -assomeone later commented, great training for three future Commandos. All three served in WW2 Commando units. When war began, David joined Curran in East Timor,and Barrie served with the 2/6thCompany. RolandGood enlisted in Caulfield in 1942 and served with the 2/3th Company in New Guinea and later in Borneo, as amedical orderly. With a shared history, Roland Good and the Dexters were friends thereafter.

After the war, Good qualified as adoctor,and during the Korean War he went to Korea with the Save the Children Fund, as part of the United NationsCivil Assistance program. Later, in Korea he established and operated ahealth centre for mothers and babies. Roland, knownas‘Roly’, began his medical practice in Traralgon in 1957 and remained there until his death aged 99 in 2018. Another early local, Jim Ludlow, grew up in the Kiewa Valley district and enlisted in the army at Tallangatta in January 1943, aged 19. He joined the newly raised2/9th Commando Squadron, as the units were then called. His unitand others soon took part in the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea, patrolling aggressively against the Japanese forces.

After the war, Jim moved with his wife and young family to the Latrobe Valley in the 1950s to work with the booming SEC. Jim and his wife lived in the district until his death in 2005, with members of their family still here.

Withfalling numbers and theageing of members, the WW2 Victorian Commando Association closed in mid-2010 and all WW2 veterans became members of the post-WW2Australian Commando Association Victoria.

Afew years ago aWW2 Commando veteran said to apost-WW2 Commando Officer: “How long do you think you will keep coming down here to the Tidal River pilgrimage?”

Major Pilmorereplied: “As long as oneofyou remains alive we will come here... and when you have all gone -wewill still come."

Official: TheGovernor of Victoria, LieutenantGeneral SirEdmund Herring unveils thememorial CairninNovember 1964.Then serving CommandoCompanysoldier,SergeantTom Nicholas(right) wasone of thecatafalque par ty Photographs supplied

History: The plaque shows the Commando Companies areas of operation during World War2

Offer rejected, strike intensifies

From Page 1

THE Police Association of Victoria (TPAV) gave an update to the Express regarding the EBA negotiations and PIA.

"There have been no negotiations with Victoria Police for some weeks now over the EBA. Victoria Police has applied to the Fair Work Commission for an intractable bargaining declaration that seeks to have FWC decide the future pay and conditions of our members," aTPAV spokesperson said.

"ThePolice Association hasopposedthis and we continue to encourage Victoria Police to come back to the bargaining table and negotiate afair pay rise for its members.

"Meanwhile, industrial action remains ongoing with our members voicing their displeasure with the government and Victoria Police by scrawling messages on police cars -toalert thepublic to the ongoing plight of our members.

"Our members are also sitting off speed cameras to alertmotorists to theirlocationand strip revenue from the government. They are speaking to media aboutthe impact thispay dispute is having on

them, withdrawing from ‘voluntary duties’ shifts and withholding statistical data."

Withthe average length of time at Victoria Police now reducedtobetween three and four years, many seeking the pay rise wouldn’t be there long enough to reap the full benefits.

Between June 2020 and June 2024, the Victorian police force grewbyjust 159 officersfrom 16,031 to 16,190. During thistime, the Victorian population grew by 346,264 to over seven million.

Duringthe COVID-19 period,Victoria Police lost around 700 members in 2020 alone, yet over arecent two-month period alone, the numbers are stilldamning,with 220 members leaving the force betweenJuly and August 2023,and 261members leaving the force throughout the same period in 2024.

Currently, Victoria Police has around 800 vacancies, with around 900 members on long-term sick leave, donning the slogan ‘we can’t turn out if we burn out’.

“We are losing people quicker thanwecan recruit them,” the police officer said.

Phase 1ofthe PIA began earlier in the year during May, and since then police officers demonstrating PIA have implemented the following actions among others:

 Bans on working unpaid overtime;

 Periodic interruption of work to attend locations where there are fixed speed or red light cameras, whilst activating flashing lights, except when members are actively engaged in response duties;

 Written enterprise bargaining negotiations in non-permanent markers on police cars, boats, trucks, and helicopters, and;

 Distributed enterprise bargaining material in public areas of Victoria Police Centre, police station, railway stations, and other public areas.

PIA is amovetypicallymade to put pressure on the government, in order for workforces to get what they are asking for.

Phase2began around mid-Septemberwhenthe first offer was rejected, which sees police officers demonstrating PIA implementing the following actions on top of the Phase 1actions:

Deadline nears for Gordon family petition

MEMBER for Morwell, Martin Cameron has issued areminder that all signed pages for the ‘Change for DoctorAshley Gordon’ petition must be returned by no later than this Friday (November 8).

Doc to rG ord on’ sf ami ly la unc hed a Parliamentarypetition in May, sponsoredby Mr Cameron, calling on the state government to take three actions in the wake of his tragic death:

 Afford police greater ‘stop and search’ powers, including the ability to stop and search if they have reasonable suspicion;

 Reinstate section 30B of the Bail Act, and;

 Cancel plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14.

“It’s no surprise the Gordon family’s petition has gathered huge supportfromthe community, not just here in the Valley but right across Victoria,” Mr Cameronsaid.

“Suffice to say the extensive work the Gordon family has done in advocating for change in Dr Ash’s memory hasalready gonealong way to makingsure no family has to suffer like they have.

“The state government recently reinstated some of the measures it nonsensically removed, including bringing back the crime of committing an offence while on bail, giving police greater powers to revokebail, and scrapping plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 2027.

“These amendments do address what is being requested of the government by the family of the late Dr AshleyGordon in their petition, but there is alot more work to be done to properly address theyouth crime crisis that is sweeping the state.

“Labor needs to increase police stop and search powers, particularly with the concerning prevalence of young people carrying concealed

weapons and the dire consequences this is having on community safety.

“I know there are lots of copies of the petition circulating in the Valley and across the state, so I’m reminding everyone to get the signed pages into my office by 8November, ready for tabling in Parliament.”

Petition pages can be dropped into Mr Cameron’s office at 12-14 George Street, Morwell or by mail to Martin Cameron MP, PO Box 614, Morwell.

Heartfelt: Natalie and Catherine Gordon sign the Parliamentar yPetition, established in honour of their latebrother andson Doctor AshleyGordon. People have until this Fridayto signthe petition, calling forgreater policestop and search powers File photograph

 Indefinite bans on members volunteering to perform voluntary duties;

 Members on leave and rest days are to refuse to respond to emails or phone calls outside of working hours, and;

 Members are not to change into uniform, sign out operational equipment, or check emails prior to the commencement of their rostered shift.

“Ordinarily it’s not uncommon for amember to work an extra hour of unpaid work every shift. So when you look at that over the course of aweek, a month, ayear it’s alot of additional time away from their families and alot of money they’re missing out on,” the police officer said.

“(The Protected Industrial Action)isreally highlightingtothe members how much extratime they are putting in.”

Despite the PIA in place, Victoria Police has pledged to maintain community safety and prioritise the community’s needs above all.

“Community safety is always our number one priority, so that will not be compromised from the action that we take,” the police officer said.

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Observing night

AL UNAR and pla ne tar yp ub lic observing night will be held at Morwell TownCommon this Friday (November 8).

Have you ever looked at Venus, Saturn or the Moon through agood telescope? What about acomet or the planet Uranus?

You are invited to afree public observing night.

The Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society members will have arange of telescopes set up for lunar and planetary viewing.

Assumingthat it’sclear, patrons will be able to see lots of Moon craters, Sa turn’s wonder ful ring s, Venus maybe not quite as you expected, plus the colour disk of the planet Uranus. The Comet Tsuchanshan-ATLAS may be visible in binoculars.

If the sky is not clear, the group will still be able to showyou various types of telescopes, and what otherwise would have been seen in the sky.

Attendees are also welcome to bring their own telescope to get some guidance using it.

Setupwillbenear the cornerof Elgin and Chapel Streets, Morwell, from 7.45pm onwards.

For enquiries, email the society via info@LVastro.orgorcall0417 583 239

Garden club

TRARA LGON Ga rden Cl ub will meet Tuesday, November12from 2pmatGlenviewPark(Traralgon Racecou rse), 110 McNairn Road Traralgon

The club is af riendly group of people with an interest in all aspects of gardening.

This month, the group asks people to bring an itemfromtheir Spring garden and describe it to the group. Visitors are always welcome.

For further information, phone Bryan Corkran on 0408 598 016.

Open days

MORWELL Historical Society has just three open days remaining in 2024.

Do yourself afavour and visit them at 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell. Remaining open days are 11am to 2pm on Wednesday, November 6, Wednesday, November 20 and Sunday, November 24.

The Step Back in Time Conversation opens alongside these open days.

The theme for November is Church Street traders.

Enjoy some nostalgia while having acuppa and somelight refreshments.

The historical society's rooms will be closed over December and January and reopen on February 5, 2025.

For any queries, phone 0409 436 019.

Wander into wonderland

COME andvisit two very different gardens this weekend (November 9-10).

Gardeners are in for atreat!

Open Gardens Victoria is showcasing 'IntoThe Blue' at 60 Wakanene Drive Jeeralang Junction and 35 Madison Place, Hazelwood North.

Both are close to Churchill. Go online at opengardensvictoria and look up 'What’s On' for more photos of these beautiful gardens. Into The Blue was transformed from abush block to an eclectic garden in a gully.Massplantingand attention to detail make this garden worthavisit.

Madison Place is afive acre resort styled garden with sweeping views over alakeand groves of silver birch, oaks as well as native trees.Both gardens have quirky but very different styles of statues.

Visit between 10am and 4.30pm.

Bookthrough TryBookingonthe opengardensvictoria site or pay cash on the day. Adults $10. Students with ID $6 and under 18s free.

Birdlife

FRIENDS of Morwell National Park are launching theirlatestpublication, BirdsofMorwell National Park on Saturday, November 16 at Yinnar & District Memorial Hall from 2pm.

Thebookfeatures photographs and descriptions of more than 100 local bird species as well as helpful informationincluding advice for beginner birdwatchers.

Copies can be purchasedfor $10. Specialguest at the launch will be noted author and bird expert Sean Dooley of BirdLife Australia.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free, family friendly event.

Bookings are essentialand can be made by visiting www.friendsofmorwellnp.com.auorbysearching for Birds of Morwell National Park on Eventbrite.

The fol lo wi ng da y, (Sunda y, November17) Friends of Morwell National Parkwill be hosting aseries of guidedbirdwalks in the national park

The walks will depart every hour on the hour from 8am to 12pm from the Kerry Road carpark.

More inf ormati on can be fou nd on the websi te www.friendsofmorwellnp.com.au

Cemeterywalk

MOE and District Historical Society will conduct acemetery walk at Moe Memorial Park on Sunday, November 17 commencing at 2pm.

Cost will be $5 and will include afternoon tea in the cemetery reception room.

To register your interest, leave your nameonthe societyphone 5127 6264 or email moehist@aussiebb.com.au.

The walk will commence from the outside of the cemetery office building.

Parkinson's support

NEXT meeting of the Latrobe Valley Parkinson’s Peer Support Grou p will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 11am to 1pmatGippsland Rotary Centenary House (39 Valley Drive, Traralgon). This is an informal, local group providinga welcoming environment for people affected by Parkinson’s to come together and expand knowledge of the condition and its symptoms.

All are welcome to the monthly meetings, whether you are living with Parkinson’s, acarer or family member. There is no cost involved. Join us for acuppa,bring along your lunch or a snack if you would like to.

For mor ei nfo rmat ion abo ut Parkinson’s Peer Support, phone Fight Parkinson’s (formerly Parkinson’s Victoria) on 1800 644 189.

Christmas party

TRARALGON Lions ClubSenior Citizens Christmas Party is on again this year.

The party is at the Premie re Functi on Cent re in Grey Stre et Traralgon and will be held on December 8from 1.30pm.

All the usual attractions including

Borderline and the rockers plus afew surprizes.

Afternoon tea will be served and Santa will drop in for avisit.

Ticketsare free and are available out the front of Darren Chester’s office in Franklin Street on Wednesdays and Fridays this month between 10amand 12 noon or at the spinning wheel in Traralgon Centre Plaza. Tickets are also available from Pat on 51766238.

Buses will call at the aged care facilitiesasrequired.For transport or other enquiries, call Glen on 0408 587 523.

The very popular Christmas cakes have arrived and are on sale at all the usual outlets.

These are: Rutters Butchery and PoultryinManny'sMarket, RACV, CBA, Westpac, Ramsey’s Barbers, Miss Mill ys, Hillc rest Famil y Medicine ,S to ddar t's Butcher y, Marga ret Squire sO ptom etrists , Traralgon RSL and Keith Williams Real Estate. They will also be on sale at the Traralgon Farmers Market.

Lions Christm as puddi ngs are also available at Ramsey’s Barbers, Hillcrest FamilyMedicineand the Traralgon Farmers Market.

Neighbourhood house activities

RESINcheeseboard workshop will be heldthis weekend(Sa tu rd ay, Nove mbe r9 /S unday ,N ove mbe r 10) and Saturday, November 16 at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.

All three dates need to be attended for those taking part.

Workshop fee is $180. Enrolments are required, andcan be made by emailing enquiries@tnlh.org. au or phoning 5174 6199. The Trara lgon Nei ghbou rhoo d LearningHouseisalso hostinga Cent Night 'FUNdraiser' on Friday, November 22.

Door sales and barbecue from 5pm, event starts at 7pm.

Bring your coinsand supportthe neighbourhood learning house at the VRI Hall, Traralgon (18/20 Queens Parade).

Christmas cupcake wreath children’s decorating classes will be held Sunday, December 15 from 11am or 12.30pm,suitable for 4-14 years. Enrolments required.

Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House is locatedat11/13Breed Street, Traralgon.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results: Monday,October28: 1stBarbara Brabets and Anne Moloney (72.5 per cent);2nd Roxy Lamond and Anne den Houting (62.5).

Tuesday, October 29: Restricted pairs -1st Christine Zarb and Fred Kaminski (60);2nd Phillip Goode and Barbara Barr(51.67). Section B-1st Rob Graham and Glenis Lohr (56.67); 2nd Ken Tierney and Anne den Houting (50).

Thursday, October 31: N/ S1 st Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas

(61.25); 2nd Rob Graham and Glenis Lohr (58.75). E/W 1st Christine Zarb and Monika Cornell(60);2nd Fred Kaminski and Heather Henley (52.5).

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

The bridge club will have astall at the LatrobeFitness &Wellness Expo (at LatrobeLeisure Morwell) on Saturday, November 16 from 8am to 1pm.

Come along and find out whatbridge is all about.

Learntodance

JOIN La trob eV al le yD anc e Promotions Inc to learn old time and new vogue dances.

Dancelessons are held at the Girl Guides Hall, 18 Margaret Street, Morwell every Thursday nightfrom 7pmto10pm.

Cost is $5 per person each night. Follow Latr obe Valle yD ance Promotions Inc on Facebook.

Phon eN or mo n0 42 85 43 737 or Lynda (0428 489 041) for more information.

Chess results

CLIFF Thornton kept his recent winningform happening with three victories in LatrobeValley Chess Association action.

With only one win, one draw and two losses, Peter Bakker did not manage to take advantage of an opportunity to lead the field.

The level of interest shown by Henry Light ensured that he is expected to quickly advance and challenge all members.

Jack Holme posed difficult problems for every opponent.

Steve Aherngave opponents the easy path to the win too often.

Alex Light joined the contests and was treated to som ei nter esting battles.

Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more details on local chess.

Bright brigade

MORWELL Fire Brigade will hold its open day this Saturday (November 9). The brigade would love to see people in attendance to offer their thanks.

Morwell Fire Brigade is located at 26 McDonald Street, Morwell.

Youcan be apartof Community Corner

IF you are acommunitygroup 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 'CommunityCorner' in the subject line and nothing else. Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue.

Looksee: Open gardensare awaiting viewership thisweekend in Jeeralang Junction and Hazelwood Nor th Photograph suppled

Highly anticipated festival on once again

THE Thorpdale Potato Festival is returning next year.

Thefestival celebrates the rich potato growing heritage of Thorpdale.

Held at the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve, the festival will offer afull day of potato-inspired activities, delicious local food, and unique events that pay tribute to the humble spud.

Following arecord turnout in 2023, when around 10,000 visitors attended, the Thorpdale Potato Festival generated more than $75,000 for local community projects. This money provided muchneeded support for 16 community groups, helping fund improvements to the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve, Thorpdale PrimarySchool, the local CFA, and Thorpdale Public Hall.

The event’ssuccesswas driven by adedicated new committee, ensuringthe festival'slastingimpact on

local traditions and support for future generations. Highlightsfor 2025 will include the 'Hessians on the Field' competition, potato sack races, potato picking competitions, live entertainment, artisan stalls, and local produce.

Come and celebrate Thorpdale'sagricultural roots andexperience thebestinlocal food, entertainment, and family friendly fun.

The 2025 Thorpdale Potato Festival will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Festival gates open from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

To stay up to date with the latest info about The Thorpdale Potato Festival,includingticketreleases, visit: thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au

God’scountry: TheThor pdale Potato Festival is backfor 2025. Photograph supplied

Packed schedule at Strzelecki Bushwalkers

SUMMER is fast approaching, and the Strzelecki BushwalkingClubwill be very active rightup until Christmas.

The club has some great activities this month including:

 Bogong High Plains multi day walk;

 Bellbird Creek/Tarago River Circuit, and;

 Northern loop of Walhalla.

The Strzelecki Bushwalking Club will also host two walks in the Walhalla area for people who wish to try bushwalking on Saturday, November 16. Try bushwalking events are being held all over Victoria this month to celebratethe 90th birthday of Bushwalking Victoria.

On the last weekend of November, Strzelecki Bushwalking Club willhold its annual Christmas campatLicola.This is an eventmuch looked forward to with some easy walks of the local area and fun activities for all of the family. The club'smonthly club night willbeheld on Wednesday, November 13 in the Trafalgar Scout Hallbeginning at 7pm. Visitors are welcome to attend. These nights are an informal way to catch up with other members and have acup of teaand some supper.

Further information is available on the website at: sbwc.org.au, or by emailing publicity@sbwc.org.au

STAGE 1renovations are complete at Moe Plaza. The new complex was showcased to the community last month with some sparkling wine, lunch, and an opera performance. There was areal sense of excitement among the audience as they saw how far the plaza had come and the possibilities of future development.

Akey aspectofthe afternoonwas plaza ownerHans Henkell's invitation for all guests to submit ideas on what businesses should populate the plaza.

The feeling of the community engagement in the room was palpable and was later confirmed by numerousemails senttothe Henkell Brothers over the following days. Those who present their own visionfor the Moe Plaza are cordially invited to email kai.bowie@henkell.com.au

Crew: Bushwalking clubs across the stateare celebrating 90 yearsofformal bushwalking. Photograph supplied

ONE POINTERS

1. Who played the male title role in the 2004 film “Van Helsing”?

2. Which animal is associated with the constellation Taurus?

3. Which Hollywood actor is best known for being the onlyperson to play Jason Bourne?

4. What countr yinvented tea?

TWOPOINTERS

5. Which Disney princess talks to the most animals?

6. What actress played Dolly in Hello Dolly?

7. Siberia makes up over 50% of what countr y?

8. True or false: Thomas Edison discovered gravity

THREE POINTER

9. How many AFL clubs have birds as their mascots?

10. Which Australian singer/songwriter was married to Liza Minnelli?

11. True or false: eating too many carrots makes your skin turn orange

12. What was the birth name of boxing legend Muhammad Ali?

FOUR POINTER

13. Famed Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight was born in which Latrobe Valley town?

14. What African animal are part of the mongoose family?

FIVE POINTER

15. I’ll give you five capital cities; you give me the countr y? One point for each correct answer

1. Kabul 2. Santiago 3. Copenhagen 4. Cardiff 5. Bangkok

Howdid youfare?

37: Topofthe class; 30-36: Outstanding; 22-29: Well done; 15-21: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement; 0-8: Hit the books.

Using the 9letters in the gr id, howmany wordsoffour letters or morecan you list? The centreletter must be included and each lettermay be used onlyonce No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural wordsending in ‘s’. Solution page43

Hugh Jackman; 2: Bull; 3: Matt Damon; 4: China; 5: Snow White; 6: Barbera Streisand ussia;:R;7 8: False, it was Isaac Newton 9: Five (Sydney Swans, Collingwood Magpies, Adelaide Crows, Hawthorn Hawks, stWe Coast Eagles);

On the western front the guns fell silent at the 11th hour on the 11th of November 1918, signifying an end to the First World War, a war that claimed the lives of 61,512 Australians, and those that are perhaps first remembered on November 11 when our nation stands in silence.

It is not only Australia however who observe Remembrance Day, it is also observed in the United Kingdom, Canada, France, South Africa, The United States of America, Bermuda, Ireland and New Zealand

The ritual of observing one minutes silence at 11am, was first proposed in 1918 and continues to be universally practiced on Remembrance Day each year

This same day sees many Australians wear the symbolic vivid red poppy, which in soldier’s folklore represented the blood of their comrades soaking into the ground

The poppies grew in profusion amidst the ravaged battlefields in Flanders Fields, and appropriately it became the symbol to represent the sacrifice of life and bloodshed of warfare

Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day

Poppies continue to be sold by RSL’s as a means of saying ‘thank-you’ and to raise much needed funds for valuable welfare work, and they continue to hold Remembrance Day

Services each year, at the 11th hour, on the 11th of November with local communities invited to attend

In Flanders Fields

By John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

It was after seeing these poppies springing up that Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was inspired to write his poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’, a poem that remains forever a part of Remembrance Day

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below

We are the Dead Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields

Whathavethe Romans ever done?

PATRICK Ansell (Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 'Elementary Mathematics', 30/10/24) has said exactlywhatmany, many people in Victoria are thinking.

We mere mortals, who have been handcuffed to this dishonest and disgraceful Labor government for morethan 10 years are sick and tired of the lies and deceit that we have had to endure over this painstaking period.

Iand others have mentioned, ad-infinitum of the the "promises" made by our so called "politicians" who climbupontheir pedestal and spew out verbal diarrhea before they are elected.

Once they've got their foot in the door and their ass on pristine, Italian leather covered chairs and lounges, their whole modus operandi changes. From that time on, promises made by them are broken and the sinister, corrupt, dishonest, reality rot sets in.

The maddening rush to gettheir own snouts in the obscene 'money for jam' trough is truly breathtaking.

Swedish group ABBAsang it perfectly with Money, Money, Money.Sadly, that's what entices these 'Fagans' of politicstoenter Parliament. They know by spending 10 to 15 yearsasapolitician, they can retire and walk away with obscene and lifelong pensions and truly unworthy awards. Let's face the realityand truth of what these 'politicians' really do or accomplish for the common person, the taxpayer who pays for their massively over inflated wages and egos. Someone pleasehelp me out here. Anyone? Anything?

Apart from standing behindtheirirrelevant 'leaders' and nodding their irrelevant heads up and down, what have they done to help out Victorians? They have caused so much grief, heartache and an untold massive, financial burden that will take decades to fix -ifatall!

So in closing this opinion piece, Ihave to say a 'warm andheartfelt'thank you to allour 'hard working'politicians whose 'promises' are notworth the paperthey werewritten on,orthe mouths from which they came!

Acertain subscriber to Opinion has been rather quiet in recent weeks. Maybe this piece will pull this person outofhibernation and Iwill wait in anticipation for ahumorous, mundane, boring reply. In 1975 Billy Thorpe released asong called It's Almost Summer.Bring it on!

Enjoy the week folks.

Oliver Bergens Dandenong

Cooperate, collaborate IN reply to John Gwyther's letter ('No nuclear replicability', LVE Opinion, 30/10/24) where he

states in his opening: "Joseph Lis makes thesame mistake as many beforehim, in assuming that nuclear cost figures in other jurisdictions can be replicated here."

Mr Gwyther concludes by saying that: "No amount of wishful thinking will alter the fact that the cost of nuclear electricity that Australia can build will still be two or three times what the current electricity prices are."

However, it is here where pumpkins turn into coaches in apeculiarly Gogolian manner, for just like our current Energy Minister, the reality-proof Chris 'Blackout Bowen', Mr Gwyther completely and conveniently ignores (aka selective cherrypicking) the central finding of the seminal US Department of Energy's 'Liftoff Report' (which Mr Gwyther cites) which is this: "A 'balanced mix' of renewables plus nuclear had system costs to consumers and industry 37 per cent lower than renewables only."

Probingfurther, the said report (compiled by more than 100top scientists, physicists and electrical engineers) found that the cost per megawatt hour of renewables-only wasbetween $129 to $150, whereas renewables combined with nuclear is only between $80 to $94 per megawatt hour.

Thus, Mr Gwyther makes the same mistake as many before him in assuming that renewables and nuclear cannot co-exist as indeedthey have very successfully and very cheaply in 32 countries including the US, UK,Canada and all across Europe.

Joseph Lis Morwell

COVID curse

GREG Hansford asked the question: what can be donetorepairour health system('Health sector still searchingfor answers', LVE Opinion,30/10/24)

Iagree that poachingfromother countries is only abandaid.Asachild,myearly years were spent with long periods in hospitals. Nurses were trained as Nurses Aids in the hospitals. Their job was to aid the qualified nurses which left them free to be able to look after the patient, therefore less stress. Alongthe way thesenurses aids learnt to become fully qualified nurses. No universities, they learnt the trade from the bottom up. In my adult life, our hospitals were aplace to go and get healed with qualified care. But as an aged person (who has clung to private health), the safety of our publichospitals has no doubt been neglected in the last 10 years. The state government has neglected andbetrayedour health and safety in the guise of big buildings.

COVID willbeour cursethanks to Daniel Andrews. The present inquiry will show dictatorship and mismanagement by Andrews, who does

not deserve astatueorajob managing mental health, not to mentionacourt casepending damage done to ayoung cyclist.

On another note, Iagree with Elizabeth Wright ('Northe won't ever be free', LVE Opinion, 30/10/24).

Russell Northe has done his time, but regretfully some of the media are never kind in such cases.

Patricia Correa

Traralgon

All that junk

THE government must act to protectkids from the gauntlet of junk food ads on their way to school.

We’dliketothankthe 10,000 and more Victorians who have thrown support behind Cancer Council Victoria’sFood Fight campaign, which is calling for government action to remove junk food ads from public transportand within 500metres of schools.

The processed food industry spends millions every year making sure children can’t escape their ads for kilojoule-laden fast-food, sugary drinks, and sickly-sweet confectionary.

Each attention-grabbing ad these companies place has apowerful influence,shaping children’s wants, views and food preferences, ultimatelyboosting corporate profits. But theseads don’t just sell these unhealthy products -they're putting children's future health at risk.

We know that high consumption of unhealthy foods can lead to beingabove ahealthy weight which, if carried into adulthood, increases the risk of Type 2diabetes, heart disease, and 13 types of cancer.

The bus or train your child catches to school is atargetfor this harmful marketing, contributing to the 25 or moreunhealthy food and drink ads kids see daily.

Cancer Council Victoria recently reviewedads on public transport along school routes in Victoria, including buses, inside train stations, and on bus and tram shelters. An audit found six in 10 food ads in these places -controlled by governmentpromoted unhealthy food andsugary drinks, rather than healthy food options.

When the search was narrowed down to public transport and infrastructure located within 500m of schools, this number skyrocketed to 91 per cent of food ads promoting junk food.

These stats leave abad taste, but the state government holds the power to get junk food advertising removed from public transport and near schools in Victoria.

By makingthese changes now,Victoriawill finally be catching up to other places in Australia and across the globe –likeLondon and Canberra –thathave successfully removedjunk food advertising from public transport, and never looked back. At atimewhere aquarter of kids in Victoria are above ahealthy weight, and over nine in 10 aren’t

eating enough fruit and veg, we muststopallowing processed food and sugary drink brands to spruik their unhealthy wares on government-controlled property and right next to schools.

Places popular with kids should instead promote messages that support effortsbyparents and educators who are working tirelessly to instil healthy habits to set kids up for the best start in life. With80per cent of Victorian parents in favourof action to removethis harmful advertising from near schools and 66 per cent behind government action to remove junkfoodsads from public transport, we know the community supports change. Visit www.cancervic.org.au/foodfight to learn more.

Jane Martin Cancer Council Victoria Head of Obesity Programs

COMMENT

BY ANTHONY WASIUKIEWICZ

ON November 15 we will know the results of the Latrobe City Council elections.

With two councillors standing down, and 13 new candidates contesting for existing positions, it’s clear at least some new faces will be present over the next four years.

Thanks to the candidates that had the courage, and put in the effort to step forward.Somanysaw the need for change, and it’s fantastic that many want to be part of that.

It’s also agood time to thank the nine candidates and incumbents who attended the Know Your Candidate forum held on October 3. It gave the people an unprecedented opportunity to understand who the peopleweare voting for actually are. Thanks to Latrobe City Council Watch for organising and hosting it. It was however alittle bit disappointing that the same old tired narratives appeared en masse at the forum.

Talk of the ‘good old SEC glory days’, power stations,forestry and someexternal saviour panacea abounded -taking up the bulk of the time. Only two spoke about tourism –a$208billion industry in Australia -and small business wasn’t even mentioned until the end when aquestioner raised it.

To conf irm, 98 per cent of all bu siness is small business ($500bn),and 42 per cent of the Australian workforce is employed within. One candidate dismissed smallbusiness altogether, suggestingitwas dead and we justneeded an Amazon distribution centre. Small business can, and increasingly is, based online.Further,not one candidate mentioned food and farming as apath forward($134bn/$60bn).

All Ican say is wowsers.

In my experience talking to people locally -for about 14 years now -only up to maybe 50 per

cent give two hoots about big industry. And only asmall portion of those actually work in it. Many others have no sympathy for well-paid industrial workers –asharsh as that may sound.

But why would they? Many people don’t care where their trades, administrative, services or hospitality, etc. work comes from. As long as they have food on the table at the end of the evening after asolid day's work, they are happy.

That is amassivepartofthe population to completely ignore, and it saddens me that after 14 years of beating the same drum, this message hasn’t permeated through. With respecttoour traditional industries, which of course are useful and needed, if the new candidates are so blinded by these same grand panacea solutions we’ve heard for 20-plus years, nothing is likely to change. We’ve had thesedeafening narratives for so long –'coal will save us', 'renewableswill save us', 'nuclear will save us', 'government jobswill save us' –that people are totally oblivioustowhat’s staring them right in theface:the averageworkers justwant alocal small issuefixed or remedied. Multiplied by the thousands, this is aconsiderable workload.

Historically I’ve tried to be subtleand somewhat tactful aboutthings but it’s clearthat hasn’t resonated. So I’m just going to be frank. No one is coming to save us.

You, you the people, are what builds acommunity.Any solutions won’t be one-eyedand myopic. It won’t be renewables or coal. It will likely be both, and many. Amyriad. It will be multiples of small ideas working together.

If we fail to change, nothing will change. We either accept the reality and learn, or we’ll be delusional and make the same mistakes for decadestocome -whileromanticallydreaming of the days of yore that are long gone. It’s up to you. Moreover, there is another point I’d like to touch on as we move forward and that is how our local

community groups are run, have behaved historically and how they have displayed themselves on their online pages -especially during this election period.

This may be ashock to some; no community group should have any form of bias or preference when it comes to candidates. None. They should be completely agnostic and impartial. The bias, disinformation, unfounded accusations, personal attacks,censorship, andevenoutrightdefamation on occasion that has been present, is completely inappropriate.

Acouncillor or politician is to represent the needs of the people as awhole.Personal views of the respective group members, again frankly, areirrelevant. To see community groups of any classification champion aspecific candidate is not only woeful, it’s completely counter-productive to becoming asuccessful community group.

If you pick one side, you’ve completely put offside the other 50 per cent of the population. Of course you are struggling to find volunteers. Take a good hard look at how the other 50 per centof the population -who mayhave differing views to your own –are being treated. Is this welcoming behaviour? Absolutely not.

To illustrate this, I’m going to have to share the results of my own efforts and success, which is not something Idolightly given it can easily be misinterpreted as gloating or bragging–which isn’t the intention.

The Yallourn North Facebook page was set up by me more than 10 years ago, and Ihave been the full time administrator all that time.

For apopulation of about 1500, it has likes and followersofover4000– displaying regular positive, locally relevant,content. Per capita that result (267 per cent) is unheard of for atownship page -sans tourist regions. No other town page locally comes close. Across the decade Ihave not blockedor censored one user. Never. There is no need to.

If the conversationgoeswayward, Ipolitely

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Change is possible, and incredibly easy

remind the users that it’s afamily page, children are reading, and to please keep comments with that in mind. Treat them like the educated adults that they are, and they will behave accordingly. ‘Trolls’ and ‘trash’ only appear in the voidofpoor housekeeping. To confirm, Iread every single comment on the page. This takes time and effort, but produces results over the long term. Despite this success, not one influential person has approached me or the page and askedhow this result was able to be achieved.Not one councillor,not one staffer, not one group or business. No one. That still boggles my mind. Yet residents approach it and me all the time, asking questions on amyriad of local topics.

If the proof really is in the pudding, and people really do go where they are treated best, what’s that to say about the upper-echelons, ‘leaders’ and supposed ‘experts’ who are spouting unrelenting solutions to you day after day? And why is it that residents are coming to me, and not their elected or other representative, to answer their questions?

So many purport to have the answers, but nobody bothers to take five minutes to ask and look for what actually works. Again frankly, all that illustrates is that so many are just tripping over their own egos. And we don’t need any more of that. For thingstochange,firstwemust change. It maynot always be easy, but it’sincrediblysimple -wehavejust insisted on making solutionslarge, complicated andadversarialfor so long. Hopefully henceforth the message will be heard. I’m not here to convince anyone that any particular path forward should be the one, but Ican say that if it’s not working, try something new.

People go where they are treated best. So treat them well and they will come.

Start small, and work up to the big. It really is that simple. Hopefully some new and prosperous times await us.

About: Anthony Wasiukiewicz is aYallourn North resident

Youthcan see ideascomingtolife

SIXlocal community organisations are using $48,000 in funding from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) to continue to work with Latrobe Valley’s young peopletodeliver projects thataddressthe issues identified at the ABCTakeover Summit held in the LatrobeValley last September.

Hosted by ABCand FRRR,the Takeover Summit is aweek-long, place-based storytelling and capacity building program that empowers young people to share their voices and make apositive impact in their community by working with local organisations to develop youth-led solutions against issues that affectthem most.

Funded through the Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants program, the grants will fund the six projects co-designed by 35 of Latrobe Valley’s young changemakers and ambassadors from each of the organisations.

The projectsfocusona rangeofissues, including encouraging positive connections with other local young people and the community; supporting

creative and physical expression; and engaging with accessible educational materials to enable young people to make informed decisions for their future.

FRRR’s People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels said the Takeover Summit was an amazing opportunity for the not-for-profit community to connect and work alongside the next generation of community leaders.

“FRRR worked closely with the ABC to identify six local partner organisations thatshare our vision of empowering young changemakers by giving them avoiceand the tools and resourcesthey need to drive change on issues that matter most to them," she said.

“A mentorfrom each organisation worked alongside young people to bring their ideas to life and start to build these important connections as they become the community-focused professionals, creatives, policy-makers and volunteers of the future.

“With the support of our funding partners, FRRR provided the Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants to fund six youth co-designed projects now being

All aboard tourist train service

TOURISTS have excitedly embraced the return of train services at Walhalla following anear four week closure.

On the first weekend back almost 500 visitors enjoyed the spectacular mountaintripwith a similarnumberthe followingweekend (472).Whilst most of the visitors came from the city, there has been an increasing number of international visitors seeking Australia'ssunnier climes hailingfrom England, France and even Iraq. Final restoration work is abouttobegin on the DH

Class locomotive following the complete rebuild of the original bogies whichwill shortly be reattached to the cabin/engine section.The unit willthen make its way to Thomson Station where it will undergo bodywork and repainting.

Trains run twice daily every Wednesday (10am and 12pm) and three times aday on weekends (10am, 12pm and 1.30pm).

Bookings canbedone online viawww.walhallarail.com.au.

delivered in the Latrobe Valley region. This unique granting program inspires hope and confidence in young people and affirms to them that their ideas are worthwhile; that organisations within their community and local leaders believe in them; and that they can have avoiceand be agents of change within their community."

ABC Director News, Justin Stevens said supporting young people’s ideas through the Takeover program benefited their communities.

“The storieswe’ve heard from the LatrobeValley’s young people demonstrate the incredible diversity of this region," he said.

“The communityconnectionfostered through Takeover Latrobe and the ongoing community efforts demonstrate the power thatyoung people’s stories can have.

Grantees were:

Morwell Neighbourhood House &Learning Centre, which will use their$8000 grant to prepare young people for future careers with aseries of videos on job seekingtailoredtothe Latrobe Valley;

Gippsland Youth Spaces Inc -$8000 to create more positive mentors for youth in Latrobe through the production of ayouth journal;

Gippsland Climate Change Network -$8000 to develop hopeful and helpfulvideos for multiple social channels for youth to see positive stories of environmental projects;

GippSport -$8000 to encourage young people to get involved in physical activity during aone day showcase of recreation opportunities to increase community connections and their sense of belonging;

Latrobe Community Health Services (Headspace Morwell) -$8000 to equipyouth to build resilience and be prepared to supportthe mentalhealth struggles of family and friends, and;

Regional Arts Victoria hasreceived an $8000 grant to boost young people's involvement in the creativearts space by pioneering aMaker's Market alongside other artists.

Familybusiness: Micah Reimers, MonikaReimer Rene Reimersand AndreKellycelebrated Monik career with Raue’s Leather and Travel Goods.Monika has handed over the reinstoher daughter,Andre.

Goods

By KATRINA BRANDON

IT’S anew era for Raue’s Leather and Travel Goods in Traralgon, after owner Monika Reimers stepped down in July and handed the baton to her daughter, Andre Kelly.

Originally in the hands of Monika’s parents in 1961,she started working at Raue’s when she was 15. The business originated in Albert Street, Moe and took on many locations before landing at its current location in Seymour St, Traralgon.

From Albert St to Moore St, Moe to the corner shop near Morwell Coles, to Mid Valley and now SeymourSt, the business is well known in the Latrobe Valley area.

Monika’s family celebrated her retirement, withabout 60 people coming to share memories of her working in the shop. Speeches were made and many thanks thrown around, but most of all, it was an opportunity to celebrate Monika. Monika and her sister came to Australia from Germany with their parents in 1955 and went straight to Moe. Her father went to the SEC to work, and in 1961, Monika’s parents opened theshop in Albert St.

“Initiallywebegan tradingleathergoods in my father’s front shop to fund ourtrip to Germany. It went so well, we expanded the whole shop next door and postponed our trip,” Monika told the Express

“Now, AndreKelly is the owner. Ishould have handed it over to her much earlier on.”

According to Monika, each shop had its own challenges, and there weremany extra trading hours every day and night. She eventually decided Traralgonwas the place to go, and that has been her shop for the last 35 years.

Followinginher mother'sfootsteps, Andre entered the business in 1999, learning all she knew from her mum. Five years ago, Andre soon became apartner in the business.

“Mum has taught me agreat dealofhow business needs to run and all the behind scene workthat needs to be done. We have some funny moments, and sometimes we have disagreements,” she said.

Moving onto the next stage of her life,Monika is now focusingonother things, such as spending more time with family and friends and having some adventures of her own.

Thinktank: Communitygroups collaborated at the Takeover Latrobe Valleysummit. Ideas formulated at the event have nowbeengiven financial backing Photograph supplied

Photographs: Katrina Brandon

Travel Goods has had shops in all three major townsofthe Latrobe Valley

HOROSCOPES

by Joanne Madeline Moore

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

The week starts with an impatient, indulgent Venus/ Jupiter opposition and then Mars (your boss planet) charges into fellow fire sign, Leo So – if you want things to run smoothly – diplomacy, discretion and restraint are required Not qualities that come naturally to Rams! Wisdom for the week is from singer-songwriter Lorde (who turns 28 on Thursday): “Take care of your thoughts when you are alone and take care of your words when you are with people ”

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

With voluptuous Venus (your patron planet) opposing Jupiter and squaring Neptune, you re in the mood to overindulge overspend and exaggerate But too much eating, drinking, partying and/or spending (plus too little sleep) could extend your waistline, shorten your patience and slow you down by the end of the week Unrealistic expectations could also lead to disappointment and confusion so try to keep your feet firmly on the ground

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Have you been wondering (and worrying) about your professional options in the future? The ideal is to follow your dreams and make your day-to-day work a pleasure rather than a full-time chore This week the terrific Sun/ Saturn trine encourages you to turn an abstract idea into a rock-solid reality via an inspiring vision and a strategic plan especially at work Proactive Mars also encourages you to get busy and be productive in your local community

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

The Sun and Saturn are activating your entertainment and travel sectors So jump out of your Crab comfort zone and book some tickets to a concert or plan a much-needed holiday When it comes to your personal and professional friendships strive to be extra patient and keep the lines of communication wide open Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, singer-songwriter-musician Joni Mitchell: “I want to have fun I want to shine like the Sun ”

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Get cracking, Cats! It’s one of the most proactive and productive weeks of the year as Mars charges into Leo and Saturn (planet of discipline and patience) links up with the Sun (your ruling planet) Relationships with relatives should improve as long as you take a cautious and responsible approach Catching up with delayed chores and overdue DIY projects in your Lion’s den is particularly favoured When it comes to personal projects, strike while the iron is hot

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

When it comes to romance, do you have rid culously high expectations? Have you placed your partner (or imag ned partner) on a towering pedestal? With Neptune and Saturn both trans ting through your relat onsh p zone, stop expecting the perfect soulmate and, nstead, be prepared to ove a rea flesh and bones person faults and all As singer/ songwr ter (and birthday great) Jon M tchel sings: “I’ve looked at ove from both sides now from up and down ”

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This week pleasure-planet Venus (your patron planet) opposes Jupiter and squares Neptune so you’re in the mood to indulge your senses via overeating, drinking too much, partying too often and/or maxing out your credit card Wearing decidedly rose-coloured glasses could also lead to confusion and disappointment (especially involving love romance neighbours work colleagues, clients or customers) The Sun and Saturn encourage you to stay grounded

On Monday and Tuesday, being resourceful and strategic pays off well at work Creative ideas and careful research will also take you far But don t blow your budget with an indulgent Venus/Jupiter spending spree or commit yourself to an ambitious project that you don t really have the time or enthusiasm for Short-term big talk is no good if it doesn’t translate into long-term action This week, patience and persistence are the keys to Scorpio success

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

With Mercury and Venus both transiting through your sign, you ll be at your chatty and charming best! So it’s a wonderful week to create, collaborate and communicate, in your friendly Sagittarian way As birthday great Albert Camus wrote: “Charm is the way of getting the answer ‘yes’, without having asked any clear question ” But avoid making impulsive financial decisions, especially on Monday Take your time, do your research, and get a second opinion

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Your best days are Monday and Tuesday, when Saturn (your power planet) trines the Sun Concentration goal setting and creative plans will take you far, especially involving communication, education, social media and group activities Jupiter encourages you to enjoy the simple things in life – like a walk in the park or a kiss from a child Be inspired by actress Sally Field (who turns 78 on Wednesday): Find joy in the little things; they add up to something magnificent ”

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

With Mars charging into your relationship zone, its time to maintain your independence within the partnership and encourage your sweetheart to do the same The Sun/Saturn trine is terrific for professional and volunteer work plus long-term career planning Success will be more satisfying if you are patient and disciplined as you follow your particular path Be inspired by actress (and birthday great) Sally Field: “Your journey is unique; don t compare it to others ”

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

It’s a wonderful week to dream big dreams and set ambitious goals for the future, as the Sun and Saturn activate your aspirations zone But family members and work colleagues need to be handled with an extra big dollop of diplomacy and discretion As birthday great Joni Mitchell observes: “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said ” On the weekend, avoid the temptation to be vague about the truth and tell tall tales

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Staff Street - Moe

THERE are few families that can trace their family history in Moe back to the 1800s.

The Staff family is one of them.

So it is not surprising that Staff Streetwas one of the chosen names in the post World War2 building boom in Moe.

Henry Staff selected land in 1877 in Tanjil South and called his property Westbury Meadows

He was hardworking,enterprisingand worked a range of jobs to help bring his farm into production, which included clearing heavily timbered land by hand. He worked on the Tanjil goldfields, the constructionofthe LatrobeRiver Bridge(which nearly cost him his life when apile driver almost hit him when standing on one of the bridge piles), on the construction of Moore St and on asection of Old Sale Road at Westbury. Later still he was thelicensee of the Club Hotel for aperiod. He also took akeen interest in community affairs.

He married Victoria Whitehill in 1897 and they had two sons, Claude and George. Sadly George caught the flu in the post WW1 world pandemic anddied at the age of 17 and was buried in the Moe cemetery.

South, initially walking to school from Westbury. When Henry died in 1924, Claude took over the runningofthe farm with hismother. He also inherited his parent’s interest in community affairs and especially the provision of medical services in Moe, perhapsbecause of the loss of his brother. Claudemarried Margaret Beck and they had four daughters, three of whom still live in the district. In 1938 they moved into ahouse they built in Moore St which they called Stanleigh butstill worked on the farm.

With the support of Margaret, Claude involved himselfinanastonishing number of organisations. At the early age of 18 he was on the committee for the Tanjil South State School. At the age of 26 he became amember of the Warragul Hospital Committee representing the Narracan Shire. He went on to serve on the committee of the Moe Bush Nursing Hospital and was instrumental in the building of the Latrobe Valley Community Hospital in Moe, sharing the honour of laying the foundation stone.

In ‘Settlers and Selectors’, there is alist of 18 organisations on whichClaudeserved.When Moe became aborough in 1955 he was elected to counciland when Moe became acity in 1963, very generously donated the mayoral chain to the newly formed council. Like his parents, he believed in the value of agood education and worked for the establishment of Moe High School.

In community affairs, Henry was amember of the Moe Rifle Club, the Moe Cricket Club, held a position on the Moe Recreation Reserve Committee (now the Moe Racecourse) and served18years on the Moe Dairy Co-operative. He was amember of the Victorian Mounted Rifle before federation and won prizes for his excellent marksmanship. He regularly exhibited in horticultural and agricultural shows in Warragul, Trafalgar and Moe. He bred horses on his property as well as running dairycattle. His wife also exhibited in horticultural shows, entering the cooking and flower sections. Shewas amemberofthe Red Crossand the Church of England. Claude went to schoolinMoe and then Tanjil

Margaret was also active in community affairs, becoming aGirl Guide Commissioner (1952-1967), secretary for the Moe Red Cross, amember of the Blind Auxiliary, played tennis and regularly entertained guests at Stanleigh. The childrenwere amazed at her ability to cater for family and social events from her small kitchen. So, the naming of astreetafter the Staff family is not surprising.

This week my stars are telling me that I’m going to purchase a fantastic bargain

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By name andnature: Claude Staffholding the shovel about to be used by Jim Balfour to turnthe firstsod forthe newLatrobe CommunityHospital in Moe

Strong: Margaretand Claude Staffonthe occasion of their wedding anniversary(year unknown). Photographs supplied

Podcast proves no doubletrouble

By KATRINA BRANDON

SPEAKING out loud, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Gippsland Youth Advisory Group (YAG) has reached the ears of the 2024 Youth Affairs CouncilVictoriaand received an award for outstanding content in the Rural Youth Awards.

The CMY Gippsland YAG, agroup of multicultural youths, has madeaname for themselveswith the podcast, DoubleStandards.Onthe platform, they delve into awide rangeoftopics, from cultural to local issues within the community, and share their personal experiences.

The Double Standards podcastiscurrently 10 episodes long on Spotify.

“We got it for our podcast program, which started around February last year.Ithas been alittle over ayear, and we haverecorded 10 (11 as of October 22) episodes so far,” Program Manager Youth Participationand SpecialProjects Julia Rovery said.

“It means alot to us to getthis awardbecausethe podcast, in the beginning, was an idea of something the YAG, this group of people wanted to develop, and we as staff at CMY went ahead on how we could make this areality.”

The group works on the podcast in the Moe Library. Thegroup takes turnsdoing the podcast, and the episodes usually take aconversational or agree-to-disagree approach

Podcast participant Alaynah Jeffery told the

Express,“It is quite unique and provides that different perspectivetowhatpeople are usually use to hearing.When we are in the podcast, it becomesquite informal,likeweare just talking to each other and conversing.”

“Weprettymuch go with whatever is relevant at that moment,” Ms Rovery added.

Looking into the future, the group is considering options for the podcast, such as bringing on guest speakers.

While the group was shy starting off, they have grown more comfortable as ateam working on the podcast.

Ms Rovery said that one of the only challenges thegroup has faced is figuring out the technical side of podcasting, whether it is editing or using the equipment.

“We are avery close group, so once we have a prompt, it is really hard to get us to stop talking,” Alaynah said.

You can find the Double Standards podcast on Spotify.

Voice: The team behindthe Double Standards podcast from theCentrefor Multicultural Youth’s GippslandYouth Advisor yGroup (back) Arissah Jaffer y, Ashia Dawson, Sabekun Nahar, Jackie Mazae (front) Julia Rovery,Adeena Khan,and Alaynah Jaffer y. Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Leeson’slegacy serving the timber industry

ROSEDALE company Leeson's Loggingand Cartage celebrated asignificant milestone last month.

Staffgathered to toastthe businesses 60th anniversary, commemorating adecades long journey harvesting pine plantations around Gippsland. The businessstarted when Lindsay Crawford married JessieLeeson and saw theopportunity to

movefrom native forest hardwood to the maturing pine plantations of Gippsland in the early 1960s.

This timber was cut using manual labour using chainsaws and axes fallingthe small pine trees and cutting them into six foot billets for the Maryvale Pulp Mill.

As the Maryvale Pulp Mill expanded its output of brown paper, the Leeson family continued the

harvesting of timber while being at the forefront of atransformation from manual labour to afully mechanisedsystem where timber is harvested and then transported.

Leeson's currently has 60 employees covering operators, truck drivers, mechanics, office staff and managers to coordinate the harvesting of 300,000 tonne annuallyand haulageof400,000 tonneof

various products to Maryvale,Melbourne, Geelong and the Colac regions.

Leeson's have been active in the Rosedale community, with directorRicky part of agroup that has resurrected the Rosedale Pub, as well as serving as president of Rosedale-Kilmany Cricket Club. His dad Garry Leeson is alifemember of Rosedale Football-Netball Club.

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Ipsen’slifetime volunteering

HERNES Oak man Ian Ipsen has been nominated for aVictorian CommunityAchievement Award.

The 85-year-old has aproud lifetime of community service behind him.

He served his country when called up for NationalService in 1958, and continued to contribute by joining the Army Reserve in 1960.

Mr Ipsen has been president of the Yallourn North Primary School Parent& Friends(19741983,) during which time he sought continual improvements for the school community. This culminated in the group's successful lobbying for the construction of an outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the school property in 1980.

In 2000, as part of the Army Reserve, Mr Ipsen was involvedinthe construction of five large railway bridges that enabled Walhalla to be connected to the Thomson River station. To date, almost 950,000 visitors/tourists have travelled on this volunteer railway.

The next year, he accepted the voluntary leadership role of Ways and Works Supervisor for the Walhalla Goldfields Railway.

This group is responsible to the state and federal regulatory bodies for allmaintenance work(e.g. sleeper replacement, trackgauging).

Mr Ipsen continues in this capacitytothisday

As partofthisrole, Mr Ipsen hasbeen heavily

involved in prioritising maintenance tasks for agang of 20 mixed skills personnel, and preparing comprehensive monthly reports for the consideration of the Walhalla Goldfields Railway Board of Management.

Other community initiatives include serving as secretary to the districtequestrianbody -the Gippsland Dressage Club.

From 2003, Mr Ipsen has been actively involved in the Moe Legacy group, which provides supporttofamilies of local deceased service people.

Between 2003 and 2010, Mr Ipsen served as treasurer for the Moe South Fire Brigade. In addition, he attended many call outs.

Mr Ipsen and his wife Elizabeth arethe supp ortive paren ts to two childr en, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. By his own admission, Mr Ipsen is no longer a'spring chicken', and has suffered anumberof falls in recent times, but this has not deterred him from continuinghis involvement as a volunteer.

Mr Ipsenisnot one to sit by and watch others work without getting involved himself. Now at an age when many of his contemporaries are quite rightly justified in backing off, Mr Ipsen continues to give of himself fully.

Long service: Current and

Leeson’s employees who have

the business formore than 20 years. Pictured is Gary Work,Alanna Diamond, RodKenney, Dean Gardiner,Ricky Leeson, Dean Wheeler,GeoffArthur,AnitaWilson,BretTowers, MarkHoward,Garr yLeeson and Chris Browne

Generational: Rickyand his dadGarry Leesonhavebeen at theforefront of the familybusiness. Photographs supplied

In arms: Garr y(right) andhis brothersMurr yCrawford, RexLeeson and Greg Leeson.

Inclusive inspirations display work

THE beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder, but what happens when the beholder cannot see? Such are the circumstances of Traralgon artist Phillip Chalker.

Mr Chalker has been vision-impaired since the age of five, but it was only in 2021whenhebecame totally blind that his art truly blossomed.

Specialising in crafting unique, tactile pieces that reflect his journey as atotally blind creator, Mr Chalker’s designs range from clay pinch pots to beaded wall hangers.Each pieceiscarefully made by hand to express astory through texture and form.

“Total blindness gave me anew perspective and drive to explore creative ways to share my vision through touch,” he said.

“Every item Icreate-whether it’s apinch pot, a decorative wall hanger,orauniquecup -combines texture, shape, and personal expression.

“I work with avariety of materials including clay, beads, and even icy pole sticks, turning them into artistic pieces that are bothfunctional and decorative. Each product Imakeisdesigned to be felt as much as seen,creating an inclusive experience for anyone whoenjoys handmade crafts. Some of my favouritecreations are my customtactile artworks, butterfly beadwork and ceramics, where Iexplore the beauty of different materials and forms.”

Mr Chalkersaidtotal blindnessforced him to become even more tactile, working with other senses to get afeel for each project.

“Working with my hands allows me to explore

Striding to prevent stroke

MORE than 1000 people across Australia have signed up to take part in Stroke Foundation’s major annual fundraiser this month.

Stride4Stroke seesparticipants set an activity goal to increase their daily moving minutes to lower their own stroke risk, all while fundraising to prevent stroke, fund vital research and support survivors of stroke and their families through their recovery journey.

Stroke Foundation Chief Executive, Dr Lisa Murphysaidone of the benefitsofthe challenge is that you can choose the exercise style that best suits your lifestyle.

“We’re encouraging people to stridetheir own way, from walking, running, swimming, riding, dancing or undertaking agoal in stroke prevention or recovery. It doesn’t matter how you move, as long as you make astart,” Dr Murphy said.

“It’s not too late TO sign up to Stride4Stroke and stride your own way, wherever you are. Reduce your stroke risk and make apositive difference. This challenge is awonderfulway to improve our health, feel good and raise money for the Stroke Foundation in theprocess.”

New researchhas revealed the number of

Australians havinga stroke has increased.

More than 45,000 Australians experienced a stroke last year -that’s one every 11 minutes.

“Our research tells us as many as 80 per cent of strokes can be prevented by getting aregular check up with your doctor, managing blood pressure, cholesterol, eating healthily, being active, not smoking, and only drinking alcohol in moderation,” Dr Murphy said.

“One million strokes ayear globallyare linked to physical inactivity. We know that30minutes of exercise five times aweek can reduce your stroke risk by 25 per cent.”

Stride4Stroke has started, and runs throughout the month of November.

The campaign started just days after World Stroke Day, which is commemorated each year on October 29.

“Someone in every household and workplace in Australia should know the F.A.S.T (Face, Arms,Speech and Time) message,” Dr Murphy said.

“Time is brain. When astroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells. Calling triple zero (000)atthe firstsignofstrokeis vital.”

materials in ways that are deeply personal. When Ishapeclay or design abeadwork piece, Ithink about how others willfeel the texture,weight,and balance of each item,” he explained.

“My tactile approachtoart is about creating a connection, one that is felt in every curve, surface, and pattern.”

Mr Chalker is among an excited group of talented musicians,performers and artists preparing for Headway Gippsland’s Inclusive Inspirations Talent and Arts Expo which is running on the same day as International Day of People with aDisability.

“Thisimportant event showcases the diverse talents of peoplewith adisability living in our communities,” Headway Gippsland Chief Executive, Jenelle Henry said.

“Creativity and expression do not knowany boundaries and we encourage the community to get behind our participants as they share their talents and artworks.”

Theexpowill be held at Morwell Senior Citizens (2-4 Maryvale Crescent, Morwell) from10amto 3pm on Wednesday, December 4.

No barrier: Traralgon man Phillip Chalker is still able to create amazing pieces of ar t, despite being totally blind Photograph supplied

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SHETLAND

ABCTV, Friday, 8.30pm

Without Douglas Henshall and his signatureblack peacoat, Shetland viewers mayquestion if they’ve accidentally tuned intothe wrong show –after all, wearydetective Jimmy Pérezhas been the soul of thiscrime drama forseven seasons. Forthis eighth outing

Agatha Raisin star Ashley Jensen takesthe lead as Metdetective Ruth Calder.She’s aformerShetland resident who escaped at her firstopportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured). Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) puts herown investigationinto aseries of sheep slayingsonhold to help Caldertrack her down, but theirpartnership is farfromsmooth sailing

GRANTCHESTER

ABCTV, Saturday, 7.30pm

After such ashort stay in Grantchester, is the dashing and kind-hearted Alphy (Rishi Nair,pictured) really already leaving?Asfar as thebishop is concerned, it’sadone deal. The parish is to be merged with the nearby Newnham, but that’snot nearly as catchy atitle foraTVmystery,sowe shall wait and see. In the meantime, a body has turned up on the streets of Cambridge. They saydeadmen tell no tales, but late recluse Fred hasleft afew cluesbehind. It’snot longbeforeLarry (Bradley Hall) and Geordie (Robson Green) find connections to the odious Sam White (Elliot Warren), his so-called church the WayFinders and ashocking revelation. Will what theyuncoverbe enough to keep Alphy in Grantchester?

Wednesday, November 6

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast: USAVotes. 10.00 USA Votes: ElectionDay Live. 12.00 USAVotes: Election Results Live. Coverage of the US election.

2.00 Parliament QuestionTime Coverage of Question Time.

3.00 USA Votes: America’s Decision Coverage of the US election

5.00 USA Votes: Elec tion Latest. Coverage of the US election

6.00 ABite To EatWith Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

8.00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8.30 Question Ever ything. Presented by Wil Anderson and JanFran. 9.05 Fisk. (PG, R) Grandma quits the reception desk.

9.35 Planet America: Election NightSpecial.

10.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.35 Adam Hills: TheLast Leg. (R) 12.15 ABite To EatWith Alice. (R) 12.45 In Limbo.(Final, Mal, R) 1.40 Killing Eve. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Truth AboutFasting: ACatalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast.

5.20 PJ MasksPower Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour.(R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa,R) 10.00 Her Majesty’sCavalry.(PGl, R) 10.30

SBS World News: US Election 2024 4.15 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.20 Such WasLife. (R) 4.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.00 The Point:RoadTo Referendum History Bites. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Por tillo’s Andalucia: Sevilla And Carmona. Michael Portillo finishes his Andalucian odyssey.

8.30 TheJur y: Death On The Staircase: TheDeath (Mav) Part 1of5 9.35 TheOld Man. (MA15+v)Chase finds atemporary hideout.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Desperate Measures. (Premiere, Malv) 12.55 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGal, R) 3.30 Earth’sNatural Wonders.(PG,R) 4.35 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANCPhilippinesThe World Tonight

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Sunrise. News, sportand weather 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 US Presidential Election Coverage of the US presidentialelection 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoidbeingcaught by TheChaser.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 HomeAnd Away Dana lets go 7.30 The1%Club UK. (PG, R) HostedbyLee Mack.

8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+mv) Twobank robbers hijack an ambulance that is transporting aseverely wounded cop. JakeGyllenhaal, YahyaAbdul-MateenII, Eiza Gonzalez.

11.30 Chicago Fire (Mav)

12.30 Stan Lee’sLucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.30 Travel Oz (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise

FIVE BEDROOMS

10, Monday, 9.40pm

PICK

ROYALEDINBURGH MILITARYTATTOO

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

An annual sell-out spectacular that rivals the scale of an Olympic Games opening ceremony takes overEdinburgh each August: pipers, drummers,dancers and marching bands from all overthe worldconvergeonthe Scottish capital to showcasetheir traditions and militaryprecision (and several squarekilometres of tartan). This year,Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade welcomes the US NavyCeremonial Guard DrillTeam, is illuminated by the eye-catchingSwiss Majesticks and gets brought to lifeby TeamworkArts’Indian bhangra dancers. Whereelsewill yousee bagpipes alongside electricguitar, banjo and harps? TheTattooisan international celebration of culture andcreativity likenoother

Five Bedrooms is oneofthose rare homegrown hits that deftlymassage the funny bone whilestriking a(heart-wrenching )nerve with relatablescenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts:think TheSecret Life of Us Offspring and Colin From Accounts.Ifyou’reyet to discoverthishidden gem about abunch of grown-ups navigating lifeintheir gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good newsisthere’sthree seasons to catch up on beforethis fourth and likely final instalment.Tonight’sepisode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart,pictured) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery. Spoileralert: it doesn’tgotoplan.

NINE (9,8)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 US PresidentialElec tion: America Decides Coverage of the 2024 US election.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Three contestants go head-to-head against amesmerising machine with one lucky participant playingfor the jackpot. 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 TheBlock. (PGl) The teams discoverwho will be getting $50,000 off theirreserveprice

9.10 Listing Melbourne. (PGl) Thestakes haveneverbeen higher for the team.

10.20 Nine News US Elec tion Edition.

11.20 Law& Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)

12.10 Tipping Point (PG, R)

1.00 Hello SA.(PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.(R) 2.30 Global Shop.(R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Bakugan: Legends. Noon Gossip Girl. 1.50 The Golden Girls. 2.20 The Nanny 3.20 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family 5.00

1.20pm All QuietOnThe Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.10 AHandful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+, Russian) 10.35 The Spy.(2019,M,Swedish) 12.40am Madre. (2019,M French) 3.00 Into TheDarkness. (2020,M,Danish) 5.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017,PG, French)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 The Talk.(PGa) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa,R) 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show (PGas) 10.00 America Decides: Election Coverage. 12.00 AmericaDecides: 10 News First. 2.00 AmericaDecides: Election Coverage. 3.30 America Decides: 10 NewsFirst. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 America Decides: The Projec t. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Shark Tank Apanel is pitched inventions 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) The teamiscalled in to investigate the deadbodyof oneofVance’s inside men. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. (Mav) Still grieving the loss of his wife and

Thursday, November 7

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00

ABCNews. 7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

Grand Designs Australia: Buderim. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke

9.00 Long Lost Family (PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.

9.45 Fake Or Fortune? Alberto Giacometti. (R) Part 5of5

10.45 ABCLateNews.

11.00 TheBusiness. (R)

11.20 Take 5With Zan Rowe (Final, Ml, R)

11.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+v,R) 1.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 2.05 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv)

3.25 The Wildlife Revolution –ACatalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.25 GardeningAustralia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.05 Home Is Where The ArtIs. (R) 11.00 Her Majesty’s Cavalry.(Ml, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 SuchWas Life.(R) 2.05 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour 3.10 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 Going PlacesWith Ernie Dingo. (PG) Bianca Hunt cozies up with Byron Bay’swildlife

8.30 Japan: World’sMostPunctual Train: From TokyoToThe Sea Of Japan (PG,R)Part 1of2.Explores Japan’sShinkansen, theworld’smost punctual long-distance express trains. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)Timeis running outfor Vincent,Zara, Juliette and the taskforce.Zaraand Vincent try to convert one of Jacob’s allies.

10.20 SBS WorldNews Late.

10.50 Miniseries: TheTypist. (Malv,R)

11.55 Faking Hitler (Man, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa, R) 3.30 Earth’s NaturalWonders. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK World English NewsMorning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And TheVegesaurs. 6.55 HeyDuggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 TeenageBoss: NextLevel. 9.40 Doctor Who 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: AStepmother’s Secret. (2022, Mav,R)Julia Terranova,Jillian Murray,Jon Briddell. 2.00 Your Money&Your Life 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa)John is concerned for Cash.Tim loses his temper.Eden reachesbreakingpoint 7.30 HighwayPatrol. (PG) Documents the work of the members of thehighway patrol. One driver rides high on aroundabout while another rideslow and scrapesthe road. Aguy wantstogocamping, fast.

8.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 17.Perth Scorchers vMelbourne Renegades. From WACA Ground,Perth. 11.45 Australia’s Most DangerousPrisoners. (av,R)

Explores life behind bars

12.45 Magnum P.I. (av, R) Magnum poses as adoctor

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

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 TodayExtra. (PG) Amix of topical issues, interviews, recipes, musical performances, fashion and beauty trends. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne CupCarnival. Crown OaksDay.From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 RPA: Bollywood Jagruti (PGm) Alawyerdiscovers a“ticking timebomb” in hisheart.

8.30 Emergency (Return, Mlm) Time is critical as an unresponsivepatient deteriorates with asuspected brain bleed

9.30 A+EAfter Dark. (Malm) Ambulance crew brings in apatientwho behaves aggressively and is aregular at the hospital.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Casualty 24/7 (Mm, R) 11.50 ResidentAlien (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Today Early News. 5.30 Today

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by GrantDenyer. 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 TopGear Australia. (PGal) The team travels to Texas to test electric trucks. Jonathan LaPaglia tests aPorsche GT3RS. 8.50 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible III. (2006,Mv, R) Asecret agent comes out of retirement to rescue hisold protégéafter she is kidnapped by an arms dealer.Tom Cruise,PhilipSeymour

CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hustle 1.30 Who Killed The WCW? 2.25 Ice Cowboys. 3.15 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.20 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My GreatBritish Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World WarII. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs.

And Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 7.25 From Here To Eternity.(1953,PG) 9.35 AHandful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 11.45 The Road Dance. (2021,M) 1.55pm TheDefiant Ones. (1958, PG) 3.45 AKingIn New York. (1957,PG) 5.40 TheGuns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986,MA15+) 10.40 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.50am Boxing Day. (2021,M) 2.55 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 1.55 Kungka Kunpu. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories 5.30 The77Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8.30 Firebite 9.15 BlackAs. 9.20 MOVIE: KissThe Girls. (1997, MA15+) 11.25

Friday, November8

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

6am Belle

Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 TheNanny 7.30 Survivor 47 9.00 Love Island Australia 10.10 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers.(1991, M) 12.30am The O.C 1.30 Love Island UK. 2.30 TheNanny

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Nolly.(Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Plum. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.15 Grand DesignsNew Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas ThatChanged The World. (PGal, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of TheRoyal Palaces. (PGal, R) 3.00 NITVNews: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.40 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.35 Lost TreasuresOfAncient Rome: Battle Of Rome’s Great Wall. (PGalv)

8.30 Castle Secrets: TheMissing Pearl Treasure, SpiritOf Revenge, ASecretStrength. Amanor is stripped of its former glory.

9.25 Kennedy: TheWorld At War(1940-1946) (PG) Kennedy volunteers for the Navy

10.15 SBS WorldNewsLate 10.45 TheLesson. (Mal)

12.20 The Wall: TheChateau Murder.(Malv R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa,R) 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK WorldEnglish News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Star Wars: YoungJedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!” 8.55 Robot Wars 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A HandfulOfDust. Continued. (1988,PG) 7.10 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 10.00 Miss

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 MOVIE: ADangerous Defence (2021,Mav,R) 2.00 MotorbikeCops. (PGl, R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Dr Harry Cooper looksatClydesdales.

8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: TheCountdownBegins. (PG) Follows landscape designer Jamie Durie and his youngfamily on their three-year journey as they build their eco-friendly dream home on Sydney’sNorthernBeaches.

9.30 King Con: Life AndCrimes Of Hamish McLaren (Mal, R) Tales alook at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled $60 million from friends,family and lovers.

11.30 My Kitchen Rules (PGl, R) Mike and Pete present asurprising menu.

1.10 Taken. (Mav,R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III:Freshwater. (PGa, R) NarratedbySir DavidAttenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019,MA15+lv,R)A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US president. Gerard Butler,Morgan Freeman,Danny Huston.

11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml) Anescapist exploration of Beverly Hills.

11.50 TheFirst48: ABad Run-In/Inferno (Ma)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 TheBlock. (PGl, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 TippingPoint. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

4.00 SkippyThe Bush Kangaroo (R) 4.30 Global Shop.(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG,R) 6.00 Deal Or No Deal (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alook at the day’s news. 7.30 SortYour Life Out. (PGa) Stacey Solomon and her team help afamily transform their home through alife-changing declutter. 8.45 To Be Advised. 9.45 Shark Tank. (R) The panel is pitched

Saturday, November 9

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Miniseries:The WarOfThe Worlds. (Final, Mv,R) 1.25 Grantchester.(PGv, R) 2.15 QuestionEverything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024.(PG, R) 4.55 Take 5WithZan Rowe (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Landline.(R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG, R) TomForrest explores Port MacDonnell.

7.00 ABCNews. Takesalookatthe top storiesofthe day,including coverage of developing storiesand events.

7.30 Grantchester (Final, Mv)Whena reclusiveman is found dead on the streets of Cambridge,Geordie investigates

8.20 Vera (Mav,R)Part 3of4.Veradelves into thetangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to hisdeath from acliff. Turning to the victim’s old gangfor answers, they discoverhehad ahistory of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

9.50 Plum. (Ml, R) After ashift at the poetry club,Plum takes his family to Melbourne for ameeting about Gavin’s future

10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3of3 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: ThomasAnd Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 3.30 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And TheBand. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Teenage Boss:Next Level. 8.00 TheCrystalMaze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

Noon MOVIE: Flight Of TheNavigator.(1986,PG) 1.35 Wild Survivors. 2.25 NITVNews: Nula. 2.55 MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013,PG) 4.30 Great Lakes Wild.

5.00 Taste Of The Territory 6.00 News. 6.10 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 10.15 QuincyJonesBig Band. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am MorningPrograms. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 GrowingAGreener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix3.Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy 6.00 NBCToday 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. FiveDiamonds Ladies Dayand Keith Noud Raceday 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in WindsorCastle.

8.25 TheCotswolds With PamAyres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire

Steam Railway (R) Part 3of4.Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire andthe villageofToddington.

9.15 TreasuresOfIndia With Bettany

Hughes: TheNor th. (PG, R) Part 1of2

Professor Bettany Hughes travels from north to south exploring India’streasures.

10.10 So Long,Marianne. (Mals)

Leonard becomes restless in Oslo

11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R) Philippe is afraid to confess the truth to Jenny 12.05 Hope (Ml, R)

2.15 Significant Other (Mds, R)

3.40 Paddington Station 24/7 (PGa, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer (R)

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 TheGreatOutdoors (PG) Theteam walksthe largestlandlocked dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.

7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence (2016,Mv, R) Twodecades after they first invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.

9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004,Mv, R) In the year 2035, atechnophobic detectiveinvestigates amurder in which the prime suspectisarobot.Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, BridgetMoynahan

12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter (2021, MA15+av) Awoman and her former friend are kidnapped. Shellie Sterling, Nayirah Teshali

2.30 HomeShopping. (R)

4.00 Larr yThe WonderPup (R)

5.00 My GreekOdyssey (PGn, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 MOVIE: Sully (2016, Mal, R) After a pilot makes an emergency landing onto the Hudson River, hisactions come under investigation. TomHanks, Aaron Eckhart.

9.30 MOVIE: Plane (2023, MA15+alv)

Apilot is caught in awar zone after he is forced to land his aircraft during aterrible storm. Gerard Butler, MikeColter,TonyGoldwyn.

11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv,R)

Acriminal infiltrates the Black Panther Party. Daniel Kaluuya 2.00 TheIncredibleJourney Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop:HomeShopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG,R)

6.30 MOVIE: TheLionKing. (1994,G R)

After being tricked into thinking he killed hisfather, ayoung lion cub leaves his pride for alife in exile.Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 8.30 TheCheapSeats. (Mal,R)From major newsstoriestoentertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewelland Tim McDonald take alook at the week that was. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M,R) Afastacting neighbour responds to panicked calls for help.Paramedicswork with police to managethe delusions of apatient who insists he doesnot need to be medically examinedbecause he isalready dead. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a19-year-old homeless female with leg pain. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 TheMovie Show Noon Scrubs 2.10 Blind Love 3.15 Jungletown. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 TheSecretGenius Of ModernLife. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Angels. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real TopGun 11.35 Hudson &Rex 1.15am The X-Files. 3.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

The MovieShow. 6.25 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.40 AKing In NewYork.(1957,PG) 10.35 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.45pm TheGuns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 3.35 Little Women. (1994, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010,MA15+) 10.30 The Book Of Delights. (2020 MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Saving Private Ryan. (1998,MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Home Shopping 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 IEscaped To The Country. 11.00 Escape To The Country 1pm Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 2.00 Escape To TheCountry. 3.00 IEscaped To TheCountry. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. FiveDiamonds Ladies Dayand KeithNoud Raceday 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Tomorrow’sWorld. 9.00 TurningPoint. 9.30 TV Shop 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Antiques Downunder 11.30 MOVIE: TheHappiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 1.15pm MOVIE: Summer Holiday (1963) 3.30 MOVIE: Clambake. (1967) 5.30 MOVIE: SeparateTables. (1958,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: You’veGot Mail. (1998, PG) 9.55 To Be Advised. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey.NHL.Regular Season. Toronto Maple Leafs vDetroit RedWings. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark–MasterOfIllusions. (2010) 4.25 FIA World Endurance C’ship.8Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: HarryPotterAnd The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001,PG) 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 LifeOffRoad. Noon The 4WD Adventure Show 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 7. 4.00 DesertCollectors 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.Finals. 9.15 MOVIE: RobinHood.

Sunday, November 10

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

6am MorningPrograms. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 APAC Weekly 12.30 PBS Washington Week With TheAtlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour 1.00 Motorcycle Racing Australian SuperbikeChampionship.Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship.Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: InvasionItaly

6.30 SBS WorldNews

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline 1.30 GardeningAustralia.(R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG,R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Spicks AndSpecks. (PG)

8.00 Fisk. (PG)Helen and Roz are forced to relocate.

8.30 Plum. (Madl) Gavin returns home fromBali.

9.25 IWas Ac tually There: TheBeatles’ World Record Adelaide Visit. (PG,R) The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.

9.55 YouCan’t AskThat: HIV Positive. (Mals, R)

11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)

12.00 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) 1.00 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05

Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening

Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am MorningPrograms. 2pm Rugby League. MurriCarnival. Replay 3.00 Football. NTFL.Women’s.Under-18s. St Mary’s vWanderers. Replay. 4.10 First Sounds. 4.30 Unveiling An Icon. 5.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.10 Quincy JonesBig Band. 5.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.10 News. 6.20 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.30 FirstAustralians. 8.25 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1of2

9.25 What Killed TheRoman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explorethe collapse of theRoman Empire and the role playedby climate change and three pandemics.

11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av,R)Takes alookatthe attack on Pearl Harbor

12.55 RoyalAutopsy: King Charles II. (Manw,R)

2.45 Paddington Station 24/7 (PGal, R) 3.35 HowToGet FitFast. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNews Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 AlJazeeraNews.

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better HomesAnd Gardens (R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 To Be Advised 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG,R)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 RoyalEdinburgh Militar yTattoo (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 9.00 TheBritish Air ways Killer (Mav)Part 1of2.A major missing personsinvestigation is launched whena mother of two goes missing. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: MostInfamous: Snow town –Bodies In TheBarrels. (MA15+adv,R) Alookatthe Snowtown murders.

12.15 TheStar ter Wife. (Mas, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBCToday

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TokyoVice. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Little Women.Continued. (1994,PG) 7.45 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 10.25 The Lunchbox.(2013,PG, Hindi) 12.25pm Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 2.30 The Caine Mutiny.(1954,PG) 4.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017,PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 August:Osage County (2013,MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 DriveTV. 11.30 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Women’sBowl. Final 1.45 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Women’s Cup. Final. 3.50

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 TheBlock. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and ShelleyCraft

9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: TheMan In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) Documents the murder of DebraNovacluse 11.30 TheFirst48: LateNight Ambush/Fire And Fury (Ma) 12.20 World’sGreatestNatural Icons:Water (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’sVoice Of Vic tor y. (PGa)

9GEM (92,81)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 TheSundayProject Alook at the day’snews. 7.00 DessertMasters. (PGl)The contestants enter the kitchen and are metbyan incredible performance by Cirque du Soleil. 8.10 TheGraham Nor ton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joinedonthe couch by Bruce Springsteen, AmyAdams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey and St.Vincent 9.20 FBI. (Mv) Theteamfears acity-wide gang warisimminent after aseries of bombings targets Queens. 10.20 FBI: International. (Ma) An American teenager goes missing in Portugal. 11.10 TheSundayProject (R) Alook at the

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.30 The Great Australian Doorstep 5.00 EscapeToThe Country 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country 6.45 Escape To The Country 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker 10.30 Great ScenicRailway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. Noon My Favorite Martian 12.30 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954,PG) 2.30 MOVIE: 633Squadron. (1964, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Getaway 6.00 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Men’s Bowl. Final. 8.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl–Final Post-Match 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995,M) 11.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL.Bendigo Spirit v Geelong United. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990,PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life.(2016, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes.(2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern.(2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Streets Of Colour.(2023,MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00 Love AfterLockup 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

Monday, November11

6.00

(PG,

PG) Documents the Columbia disaster

9.30 MediaWatch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.

9.45 Q+A. Presented by PatriciaKarvelas. 10.50 ABCLate News.

11.05 TheBusiness (R)

11.20 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 12.20 LouisTheroux Interviews... (Final, Ml, R) 1.05 GrandDesigns New Zealand. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Grid: Powering TheFuture –A Catalyst Special.(R) 4.00 GardeningAustralia.(R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

3.30 Plat Du Tour 3.40 The Cook Up.(PG, R) 4.10 Walking WartimeEngland. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG)

TheUnnamed. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBSWorld News.

7.35 Into SouthAmerica With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) Nick Knowlesvisits Chile

8.30 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring contestants tackling awords and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr 9.25 NeverMind TheBuzzcocks. (M)Music-based pop culture quiz show, featuring panellists Roisin Conaty,James Bayand Arrdee 10.45 SBS World NewsLate 11.15 ACriminal Affair (Mal) 12.55 Pray ForBlood. (Mal,R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7.(R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City.(PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

2.25 Nuts And Bolts. 2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World WarII. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

SevenMorning News.

MOVIE: TakenAgain (2023,Mav)

CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa) Eden feels torn.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Thecompetition heads to Melbourne forthe last round of the ultimate instant restaurants.

9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2of2 Exploreswhathappens when the bond between identical twins goes from close comradeship to curse.

10.10 S.W. A.T. (Madv) Aprison guard’sfamily is takenhostage

11.10 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.40 LopezVs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.10 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)

1.30 Harr y’sPractice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 RBT. Followsthe activities of police units.

8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In TheBarrels. (Premiere)

9.30 AKiller Makes ACall: Reeves (Premiere, Malv)Truck driver Collin Reeves callsthe police and confesses he has stabbed both of his neighbours to death.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) Maggie and Zola assist aroad trip patient 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

TV

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Dessert Masters (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong andAmauryGuichon 8.40 Matlock. (PGa) Mattysettles into her new roleatJacobson Moore. Olympia takes on alawsuit involvinga developmentally delayed teenager. 9.40 Five Bedrooms (Mal) Ahalf-baked plantobecome Manju’scarer postsurgery provestobeLiz’sundoing.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am The LakeHouse. (2006, PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas.(2017 PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 4.30 Viceroy’sHouse. (2017, PG) 6.30 Breaker Morant.(1980,PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 BeneathHill60. (2010,M) 12.55am SalvationBoulevard. (2011, M) 2.45 Late Programs. 7MATE (73,64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums 3.25 TheWorld AccordingToGrandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown

3.00

3.30 TheNanny 4.30 TheAddamsFamily 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 TheNanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 LoveIslandAustralia 9.50 MOVIE: Austin Powers:The

Tuesday, November 12 ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 TeenageBoss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 ThePacific. (Final, R) 11.00 Landline. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame.(PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 6am MorningPrograms. 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight 1.00 PBSNews. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum HistoryBites (R) 2.05 48 HoursToVictory. (PG, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap.(R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour 3.40 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 BorderSecurity: International. (PG, R) 2.10 CatchPhrase. (PG,

(R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.30 GreatCoastal Railway Journeys: EastbourneToRye (PG) 8.30 TheZelensky Stor y. (PG) Alook at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above:Canada’s Wilderness Railroad. (R) Follows the Winnipeg to Churchill train. 10.20 SBS WorldNewsLate 10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 1.05 SonOf. (Madlv,R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7.(PG,R) 3.40 TheAutistic Gardener.(R) 4.30 Peer To Peer.(PG, R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) Cash taps into Tim’s past. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Aler t: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPUisonthe case when a young hockey player goes missingduring afight with an opponentonthe ice.

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Atlantic Ditching. (PG, R)

12.30 Your Money& Your Life. (R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG,R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 9News 7.00 ACurrent Affair 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG, R) Ordinary Aussiestakeonthe joboftravelcritics.

TheGrand Tour (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, RichardHammond and James May embark on amotoring adventure

9NewsLate. 10.30 RestoMyRide Australia. (PGa, R) HostedbyDeclan McKearney.

TheProjec t. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by TomGleeson 8.40 TheCheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald

Student production in truest sense

STUDENTS from Sacred Heart Primary School, Morwell wowed audiences at their school musical

The Time Machine

The Time Machineisastory written by the senior students about four curious students who stumble into atimemachine whileclearing the Sacred Heart garden shed. They are challenged by their own mistakes and fumble to return to theirown time back at school.

The cast was made up of the whole school from Foundation to Grade 6and was performed at the Morwell Central PerformingArtsCentre.

The children were givenatruetheatre experience with colourful costumes, fantastic lighting, sound and backdrops integrated into the whole show. The show's main characters were Brielle, Cosmo, Chalista and Austin, and the scenes divided intothree playing parts.These were played by Chanel, Isabella, Jenna, Jordan, Sunday, Ali, Shenuli, Scarlett, Peyton, Robert, Jordan and Lachy. Supporting actors were Nyoakia, Nevaeh, Yathavan, Xavier, Maddy, Annalee and Kosta.

Alice and Logan enjoyed

Special thanks goes to Andrew and Leanne Atkinsonwho supportedthe schooltochoreograph an authentic Dreamtime dance and the amazingly talented Ms Mayawho choreographed, adapted and fine tuned the other class performances.

Grade 1studentstook par tina number of activities to betterunderstand and recognise their feelings.

Wearingred forDaniel

STAFFand students at Stockdale RoadPrimary School, Traralgon all wore red to show their support for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

The 'Day for Daniel' sawall classrooms put aspotlight on child safety by participating in anumber of differentactivities that helped students understand to recognisetheir feelings, react and report. All money raised through students bringing agold coin donation willbedonatedtothe Foundation on behalf of theStockdale Road Primary School Junior School Council.

United: Stockdale Road Primar ySchool students Chace and Lakin wear redonthe ‘Day forDaniel’ Photographs supplied

New kid on the block

FreyaMaryJohnson, born WednesdayAugust 21, 2024 at Latrobe RegionalHospital to proud parents Rhyanna Johnson and GerardGoodwin of Traralgon. Asister forPhoebe,William, Lailah and Blake.

TUESDAY5NOVEMBER

Mackswell Nash turns 4

Rohan O’Brien turns 9

WEDNESDAY6NOVEMBER

Ryder Williamson turns 1

THURSDAY7NOVEMBER

FRIDAY8NOVEMBER

Cooper Zammit turns 12

Lively: Alya,Kiahra,

their time on stage Photographs supplied

Let themshine: Annalee,Nevaeh, Maddy, Jennaand Scarlettduring production of TheTime Machine.

Prepared: Yathavan,Thomas andXavier

Energetic: Annabel,Indrani,Thanmaya,Sarah and Brodie par ticipatedinthe musical writtenby the seniorstudents

Muscial: Kostaand Robert taking par tinthe Sacred Heart Primar ySchool, Morwell musical. Colourful: Frankie,Wyatt and Zarleigha took to the stage,wowing the audience

Cheer:

Alarming findings from education report

FINDINGS from anational survey of Australian scho ol teachers has exp osed widesp read, entr ench ed and normal ised ha rmful sexu al behaviours in Australian schools.

Teachers –almostall female –reported being subjected to routine sexual harassment. They are propositioned, threatened with rape, subjected to sexistslurs,mimicking of sex acts, sexually moaned, groaned, and grunted at, asked for nudes and intimated.

Adolescent ma les in Year s9and 10 were responsible for the majority of harmful sexual behaviours, children as young as Kindergarten to Grade 3were also exhibiting these behaviours.

The survey resultsare analysed in the report Sexual Harassment of Teachers

The report is published by Collective Shout in partnership with parenting author and educator Maggie Dent.

The aim of the survey was to gain understanding of the prevalence of sexual harassment in Australian schools.

More than 1000 teachers responded. Almost 80 per cent reported arise of harmful sexual behaviours in their schools.

Many female teacherssaidthey did not feel safe at work. They were also having to deal with multiple disclosures from adolescent victims of harmful sexual behaviours, includinggirls in Year 5and 6coerced into sending sexual images.

Survey respondents are seeing more victims of ImageBased Sexual Abuse [IBSA]. Theyreport instancesofchildrenasyoung as Year 2accessing and sharing pornographic content through personal devices or social media.

Teachersexpressed despair about the rapid

rise of harmful sexual behaviours which they attributed to early exposure to pornography, the malign influence of social media influencers, and broader societal sexist attitudes. Many respondents reported major gaps in policies,procedures and codes of conduct.

One teacher commented:“The safetyofvery large portions of the school community is at risk, notjustphysical safetybut mental and emotional wellbeing.”

The report contains six recommendations for dealing with the issue.

Ms Dent said there was plenty to be worried about.

"I havebeenvery concerned forawhile now about some of the things I'm hearing from teachers and parents in my community and the team at Collective Shoutand Ithought it wasimportant to get asense of theprevalence of sexual harassment in schools," she said.

"This report demonstrates astrong need for educational authoritiestoprovide teachers and schoolswithclear stepsthey can follow to prevent anddeal with sexual harassment.

"This is something staff, parents and students need to be educated about. Some of what we are hearing about in this report is technically criminal behaviour and it simply cannot be dismissed as 'boys will be boys' –which was aphrase we heard multiple times in the survey.

"I would also urge parents and other caringadults in our kids' lives to have awkward conversations with their kids, and not just expect schools to be responsible for addressing this behaviour from some boys.

"This needs to be awhole community response."

TAFE board restructure

TAFE Gippsland has welcomed anew appointment to its Board of Directors, along with three re-appointments by the Minister for Skills and TAFE, Gayle Tierney.

World Teachers’ Day

THIS year’s World Teachers’ Day at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School was aheartfelt celebration of educators’ dedication and hard work.

As athank you for all that they do, educators weretreated to ascrumptious morning tea, recognising theiressential role in educating, inspiring and empowering students.

In line withthis year’sofficialtheme 'Hats Off

To Teachers',secondary schooleducators sported avariety of differenthatsand celebrated the day with ajoyful hat toss into the air.

The day was awonderful opportunity to wishstaff afabulousFriday whileexpressing gratitude for their tremendous contributions to the community.

He is also aw idely publi shed aut hor, international keynote speaker and developer of numerous software products.

The Minister also re-appointed Board Chair Paul Buckley PSM for afurther three years, along with Alison McClelland and Darren McCubbin.

Experienced board director MeghrajThakkar is the new appointment, bringing withhim extensiveexperienceinindustries such as healthcare,telecommunications, banking, transport, software, aviation, media, utilities and government.

Mr Buckley welcomed the re-appointments andalso thenew appointmentofMrThakker, who replaces David Williams who servedon the board for almost eight years.

“I pay tribute to DavidWilliams for his significant contributiontothe TAFE Gippsland Board over many years,” Mr Buckley said.

“It is also with great pleasure that Iwelcome the appointmentofMeghraj, who brings with him awealth of expertise across awide variety of sectors, including significant board experience.”

Mr Buckleysaidthe future was bright for TAFE Gippsland, which hasworked hard to cement itself as aleading vocational training provider throughout Victoria.

“TAFE Gippsland is atrustedprovider of quality vocational training not only in Gippsland but across the state,” he said.

“Our boardiscommitted to supporting the progress and growth of TAFE Gippsland into the future and we are very much looking forward to asuccessful 2025.”

Strong support for next gen

MORE than 200,000 apprentices have completed their trainingand entered the workforce since 2010 with the help of Apprenticeship Support Officers.

Delivered in partnership with Victoria’s TAFEs and the stategovernment,the program has 29 Support Officers working across more than 25 campuses, with much of their day spent visiting apprentices and employers at workplaces across the state.

Support Officers give apprentices free,confidential advice to they can tackle workplace,training, or personal issues that could impact their experience or discourage them from completing their training.

The program primarily targets first-year and young apprentices aged 15 to 24 -with 69 per cent of cases in 2023 involving apprentices aged 19 or younger. The program alsohas astrongregional presence,with athirdofsupported apprentices based in regional Victoria.

Young men working in the construction industry are at particularlyhigh riskofexperiencing mental health challenges, includinghigher rates of suicide. Support Officers are often the first point of call for theseyoung workers, and 89 per cent of people seeking help through this program are men. Building on the success of this support program and to help make sure apprentices stay the course, the state governmentrecently accepted all Apprenticeship Taskforce recommendations and announced a$9million package to make apprenticeships safer and fairer.

Among the reforms is anew helpdesk where apprentices and trainees can access workplace support, and in-principle support for establishing adedicated regulator to oversee apprenticeships. Bothare aimed at better outcomes forVictoria's 77,000 apprentices, who are avital part of the state’s workforce.

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Spirit: St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School educatorsembracethe theme of ‘hats offto teachers’ Photographs supplied

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Business Guide

HUTCHISON'S Asphalting are dedicated to providing topquality asphalting services

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Furthermore, Hutchison's believe in offering personalised solutions and expert advice forevery project. Hutchison's commitment to excellence ensures it is consistently delivering results that exceed client’s expectations.Notably,Hutchison's approaches everyjob with the care and attentionitdeserves, ensuring high standards and lasting quality. Hutchison’s Asphalting coverthe entireGippsland and surrounding areas.Hutchison's not onlyspecialise in asphalting butalsooffer concreting and concretecurbing

The companypride themselves on customer satisfaction, quality of work,and offerawiderange of  Rock driveways; footpaths; and repairs, nd tipper hire.

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CLEARING SALE

A/C AWalker

180 Gwythers Siding Rd, Leongatha South Friday 15th November 2024 @10:30am

Farm Machinery &Household Items

Items include but not limited to: Case Farmall 70 tractor with Bucket &Forks, 1768 hours; Massey Ferguson 6245 tractor with Bucket, 8950 hours; reconditioned motor at 1000hrs; Toyota Landcruiser 434,000kms (not registered); Miller Falls Black Diamond wood splitter; Silvan 50ltr spray tank; 200ltr Diesel pump tank; Suzuki Ozark 250 quad runner motorbike; Suzuki motorbike for spare parts only; Hardi 400ltr spray tank with boom; Howard Nugget 6ft slasher; Kuhn HRB 252 seeder; Claas Disco 250 mower; dual axle trailer (not registered); fence posts; assorted fencing accessories; calf feeders; farming sundries; assorted tools; assorted household furniture; Sundry items too numerous to mention. Outside Vendors Welcome

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Jack Ginnane 0458 322 615

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

Meet at the Cenotaph at 10.45am for the Service and Wreathlaying, commencing at 11am. President -Cliff Jamieson.

AAA H&GConcreting

When you want aquality job at an affordable price, big or small, give Henry a call. Garages, driveways, footpaths and crossovers. Phone 0409 236 210.

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GARDENING DONE

Pruning, planting, weeding, small jobs through to large jobs, shed clean ups, rubbish removal, etc. Reasonable rates, pens. disc. Under NDIS the cost of services may be covered by your Care Provider. Reliable and efficient. Police check. Fully insured. 18 yrs exp. Chauncy The Gardener. ABN 17268203656. Call Richard 0401 345 345.

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Deliverers Wanted TRARALGON, MORWELL and MOE

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

Please apply to: TheCirculationManager0456 000 541

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

RESTAURANT

Experience essential. Attractive salary and conditions. Contact Magesh 0407 176 005 for full position description. Submit application via email: Info@ cafestellina.com.au

DELIVERERS WTD

Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborou gh and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541. Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for agovernment Child Employment Permit Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

PRUNING SERVICE

Does your home need new doors? Ican supply/ install doors/locks incl. security doors. Over 32 yrs exp. Free quote. Get your doors hung right the 1st time by Lennie 0438 850 287.

ELECTRICIAN

All areas. Fruit trees, roses, hedges, camellias, natives and mop tops. Over 25 years experience. Phone 0478 658 025.

Vic Marino's Painting

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

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

Senior Stockperson Piggery Workers Required

HELLO BABY IN THE EXPRESS

The Latrobe Valley Express welcomes photos of your newest arrival Parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress com au with the subject line baby photo’

Please include the following details:

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FENCING

All types of residential fences and gates. Free quote, call or text Doug 0409 433 110.

FENCING

Gates, retaining walls and back yard projects, storm clean up. 35 years exp. Ph 0407 336 237.

IAN'S PROPERTY SERVICES ABN: 33646809284 ● General Carpentry ● Painting ● Flat pack installation ● Tiling ● Landscaping and Decking

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Community Consultationdecommissioning of oil &gas infrastructureinBass Strait

Esso Australia Resources PtyLtd (Esso), awholly owned subsidiaryofExxonMobil Australia PtyLtd is committed to operating and decommissioning its Gippsland and Bass Strait facilities safely and effectively.After delivering energy to Australia for over 50 years, many of the Bass Strait oil and gas fields arenow reaching the end of their productive life. As planning for decommissioning progresses, Esso is focused on safely shutting-down non-producing facilities and ensuring they stay safe throughout the entiredecommissioningprocess.

Community Information Sessions

If you’d like to know moreabout plans for Decommissioning of platforms and pipelines in Bass Strait, the Esso Consultation Team will be hosting communityinformationsessions at the following locations:

Monday 18 November2024- Welshpool Welshpool Memorial Hall

49 Main Street,Welshpool

Monday 18 November2024– Lakes Entrance

On the Wharf Café,Bullock Island Lakes Entrance

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Sale

The Criterion Hotel

90 Macalister Street,Sale

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Foster Foster WarMemorial Arts Centre Main Street,Foster

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 -Leongatha South Gippsland TradeSkills Alliance (SGBLLEN)

71 Ogilvy Street,Leongatha

All the abovesessions will runfrom 5.00pm7.00pm with apresentationabout decommissioning. We encourage you to come along and ask questions or to raiseany concerns youmay have. Please registeryour attendance by emailing: consultation@exxonmobil.com

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE WITH US and YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN BOTH PRINT and ONLINE BUY and SELL LOCALLY!! 5135 4455

If these dates and times don’t suit,please contact us at consultation@exxonmobil.com or by phone on 03 92610000.

The Esso Consultation Team will alsobeavailable to discuss all current activities, including: Gippsland Basin Geophysical andGeotechnical Investigations

Kipper -Sub-Sea Drilling Turrum Phase3Drilling South-East Australia Carbon Capture&Storage (SEA CCS) Project

Like to be consulted about these activities? Esso is working to identify and consult with relevant persons [stakeholders] whose functions, interests, or activities maybeaffected by one or moreofEsso’s proposed activities.

Please fill in the Esso Consultation Questionnaire(sli.do) in theEssoConsultation Hub to let us knowifyou’d like to be consulted or have anyquestionsorfeedback.

Please refer to the NOPSEMA brochure Consultation on offshorepetroleum environment plans brochure.pdf (nopsema.gov.au) to understand more about consultation on offshorepetroleum environment plans assessed under theOffshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023. Your feedback and our response will be included in the relevant regulatoryapplication documentation and submitted to the regulator

Please connect us with other interested people If thereisanyoneyou knowwho may be interested in our activities, we encourage you to sharethis information with them.

To find out more information Formoreinformationabout Esso’s activities and other projects, please go to the Esso Consultation Hub at: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/ locations/australia/our-approach

Willow Grove Farms Pty Ltd requires Senior Stockperson Piggery workers for pork production based in Trafalgar Vic 3824.

Responsibilities, tasks and duties include:

● Supervise site/facilities, staffing, physical resources, safety, consumables, documentation and measurement devices

● Supervise and participate in daily livestock inspection; feed, water, health, treatment, medication, environmental parameters

● Supervise and assist birthing, internal exams, minimise still births

● Breeding incl. mating and artificial insemination, records/data

● Collect, record and maintain data/records, inventory control

● Stock movement and select breeding stock and pigs for sale

● Ensure environmental, quality, safety and production goals are met

● Maintenance and compliance of QA/QC and animal welfare programs

● Company/industry training sessions and workshops

Required qualifications and experience:

● Cert. III in Agriculture (Pork Production) plus 3 years FT work exp. in med/large piggery or min. 5years FT work exp. in med/large piggery. Must have good work ethic and must enjoy working with pigs. Work on public holidays and weekends required. Base salary range: $65,000$70,000 p.a. +Super. Apply: Admin@willowgrovefarms.com.au with resume/CV. Applications close: 22 November 2024.

• Allied Health Practitioner -School Readiness Funding -Temporary Full Time

• BusinessImprovement Projects& SupportOfficer -Temporary Full Time

• FamilyServicesAdministration Assistant -Temporary Part Time

• Communications and Engagement Advisor -Permanent Full Time FitnessInstructor -Casual Positions

• SeniorSocialPlanner -Temporary Full Time

• LearntoSwimInstructor -Casual Positions

• Maternal ChildHealthNurseCasual Positions

Customer Service Consultant -Remote Work Opportunity

Join us in supporting local Water Authorities. Required:

● Strong customer service skills.

● Home office with high-speed internet is crucial.

Responsibilities include:

● Responding to fault enquiries and completing admin tasks.

● Availability required: 7days aweek, shift times from 5pm to 9am.

● Weekend availability essential;

● Residency in Gippsland region necessary.

● Home office with high-speed internet is crucial. Traits sought: Reliability, adaptability, excellent communication. Apply now by emailing: hr@oraclecms.com

REQUEST FOR TENDER

Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following: RFT/410 -North Poowong Road Gravel to Seal Tender closes 2pm AEST on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024.

Documentation is available from Council's e-Tendering Portal www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

GIPPSLAND PORTS ENGAGEMENT OF EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDITOR 2024/25 -2026/27

Gippsland Ports was established in July 1996 and is responsible by agreement with Transport for Victoria to manage and administer five Local Ports and four waterways as part of its statutory functions on behalf of the State Government.

Gippsland Ports is acommittee of management established under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 governed by aBoard of Management.

Gippsland Ports is seeking an external auditor with agood understanding of the public sector and an excellent knowledge of audit methodologies and best practice tools and techniques that identify and provide solutions to financial, operational and statutory risks.

The purpose of the audit is to express an opinion to the Board on the financial statements. Audit procedures should be designed to gather appropriate evidence to form such an opinion. The initial term of appointment will be for three years commencing 2024/25, with the option to extend for an additional two years, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. We invite interested organisations to submit their Expressions of Interest, including adetailed pro posa lo ut lining the ir qual ificati ons, experience, and approach to the audit, by 4.00pm Friday, 15th November 2024.

The full brief can be accessed from the Tender section of Gippsland Ports' website http://www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/tenders

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FLINT, Brendon Royce. Of Rosedale. 10/11/1940 -1/11/2024. Passed away peacefully at Sale Hospital. Cherished husband of Jan. Beloved father to Michael, Kerry and Sharryn. Loved Pa of Jamie, Hayley, Dar cy, Fa ith, Pe arl , Jasmine, Jackson and great grandchildren.

HODSON, Janet. The Cantwell famil y announces with great sadness the passing of their beloved mother Janet Kathleen Hodson on the 3/11/2024. Forever in our hearts, sleeping peacefully

HOURIGAN (nee DeVries), Effie. Scarborough Qld (formerly Driffield Vic). Passed away peacefully 27 October 2024. Loving wife of Vin (Charlie). Beloved mother of Mark and Colleen, David and Kylie. Adored Oma to Shannon and Andrea, Mitchell and Nikki, Erin, Brienna and Sam, Harry and Jasmine, Janice, Mick, Dan, Lili, Jett, Harper, Ivy and Fern. HappyBirthday to thebestbloke around Enjoythe celebrations Love from

KELLY, Anne-Maree. Passed away peacefully at The Royal Melbourne Hospital on 31 October 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 63 years Much loved mother of Bradley, Shaun, Jack and Erin. Adored Nan to all her grandchildren. DRIVE YOUR DOLLAR FURTHER Cars and Caravans are in demand

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Happy 40th Birthday SCOTT 8/11/2024

From your number one sister Becky and all your family and friends.

BALADJAY (nee Tibio), Lourdes. Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health on Saturday, 2 November 2024. Aged 93 years Loving wife of Gavdencio (dec.). Loving mother to Carlito (dec.), Jerson (Jerry) and Leila, Eunice, Nepthalie, and Ruth. Cherished Grandma 'Lola' to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. For service details, please visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au

BRODERICK, Nona Daphne (Nonie). Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Heritage Manor Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST -

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tender submissions are invited for the provision of cleaning services to Trafalgar Primary School, commencing February 2025.

Cleaners are required to attend asite inspection to be conducted at 4pm on 11th November 2024. Contract documents will be available at that time. Register attendance on 5633 1566.

Tender Closing date: 18th November 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

McINTOSH, Hector (Hec).

Passed away peacefully at home in Traralgon 29 October 2024 surrounded by his loving family Aged 78 years

Dearly loved and loving husband of Moreen for 59 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jannette and Jim, Mark and Judy, Karen and Geoff Adored Grandpa to Alisha, Cassie, Maddie, Lachlan, Alex and Hayden. Great Grandpa to Lily, Mila, Oscar and Lenny. Loving husband of Moreen.

Although my heart is broken, in there you will stay. Know that your precious gift to me is 59 years of memories that will live in my heart forever.

Till we meet again Lots of love Moreen XX. Loving father and fatherin-law of Jannette and Jim. Dad, My heart has apiece missing, your strength was amazing. Thanks for being the best Dad ever. You were, and always will be my hero. I'll miss my flowers and your cheeky grin. Arockstar forever in our hearts. Time to rest and rock it out on the big stage.

Love always, your number one groupie XX.

Loving Grandpa of Alisha and Dean, Cassie and Chris, and loving Great Grandpa to Oscar, Lily, Lenny, and Mila.

Aged 98 years Loving wife of Jim (dec.). Ador ed moth er and mother-in-law of Ellen and Shane, Annette and Ray, Paul and Rose, Chris (dec.), Linda and John, Glenn and Robyn. Nanna to 13 grandchildren and GG to 12 great grandchildren. Aw ond erf ul Mo ther , Grandmother and GG, so loving and kind, what beautiful memories you leave behind. Silent thoughts bring many atear, for amother we missed and loved so dear. You were someone special, someone good and true, you will never be forgotten, we thought the world of you. Rest Peacefully

CAPRARA, Rodolfo. Passed away at his home in Morwell on 29 October 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 87 years Dearly loved and loving husband of Concetta for 59 years. Adored father of Luisa and Leonardo. We were together until the very end. Our bond was unbreakable. Your memory will be etched in our hearts and minds forever.

We will always cherish the memories we have with you from going to the airport to see the aeroplanes, eating tates and chips, your salty prawn crackers, and helping you run the shop. We will miss your cheeky smile, and your witty sense of humour. We love you very much. Play us some tunes from up in Heaven.

Thanks for your gift of love, laughter, music and the pride you showed us.

Love Mark, Judy, Alex, and Hayden.

(There is no charge)

Much loved dad of Karen, respected father-in-law of Geoff. Loving Grandpa of Maddie and Lachlan. When your heart stopped, our hearts broke. We will always think of you, miss you, and love you. We appreciate you being the greatest Dad and Grandpa, and for leaving us with such beautiful memories. We appreciate everything you did for us and the support you gave. Without you here there will always be agap in our lives.

Forever in our hearts

Love Karen, Geoff, Maddie, and Lachlan XXXX.

Dad, As long as we breathe, you are alive in us and in our children.

Love Jannette, Mark, and Karen XXX.

You weren't just my grandpa to me. You were my role model; you are my biggest inspiration, and you were my best friend. Ifeel your presence every single day and there will not be aday where I am reminded of the incredible human being you were. You will never be forgotten, and Ithank you for everything you have given to this world and to everyone who had stepped into your life.

This is not goodbye, it's see you soon ♥ Love always, Lachlan XX.

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PADULA, Giovanni (John). Passed away peacefully at home in Morwell, 31 October 2024. Aged 81 years (Just shy of his 82nd birthday). Bel oved husb and of Maddalena for 53 years. Adored father of Benny and Tony. Cherished Nonno to Jayden. Rest in peace Forever in our hearts

PADULA, Giovanni (John).

Loving brothe ra nd brother-in-law of Liberato and Michelina. Treasured uncle to Benny, Netta, Sandra and their families.

We thoughtofyou with love today butthat is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'llnever part, God has you in His keeping and we'll have you in our hearts. Rest In Peace

REDMOND, Dale Andrew.

30/7/1971 -18/10/2024.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon after long battle with illness.

Aged 53 years

Much loved by his fiancée Jean, cherished by his kitty cat children Millie and Molly. The love of his children, Grace and Lily, will always be in his heart. Dearly loved by his parents Geoffrey and Naomie and brother Paul.

Beloved by Chris, Christina, Tracy, David and Kerri Robinson. Always treasured and remembered by all who knew him.

Forever in our hearts

Until we meet again In accordance with Dale's wishes aprivate cremation has been held.

REDMOND, Dale A.

Loved by his fiancée Jean and will always be in his children's hearts. Loved by his family. Will be remembered by the Robinson family and friends who knew him. Loved by Millie and Molly. Will always be in my heart and remembered. Diddo XOXO. Rest In Peace

THORBURN, Stephen. The Thorburn family wishes to advise the passing of Stephen John Thorburn (Coota) from Traralgon suddenly on 17/10/2024. Rest In Peace Jenny and Davo, Paul and Maryanne and family.

BRODERICK. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Nonie Broderick will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Rd, Morwell on FRIDAY (8 November, 2024) at 1pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery, Brodribb Road, Hazelwood.

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CAPRARA. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Rodolfo Caprara will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 262 Commercial Road Morwell THURSDAY (7 November 2024) commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Yallourn Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the above church prior to the Mass at 10.30am.

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FLINT. The Funeral of Brendon Royce Flint is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5Queen St Maffra after aservice commencing at 1pm on FRIDAY (8 November 2024) for the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

Please visit our website for livestream of Brendon's service.

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HODSON. The funeral service for Janet Kathleen Hodson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave Newborough MONDAY (11 November 204) at 1.30pm.

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KELLY. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Ms Anne-Maree Kelly will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Kay St Traralgon on TUESDAY (12 November 2024) commencing at 1.30pm. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Traralgon. Rosary will be recited in the above Church at 1pm prior to the Mass.

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McINTOSH. The funeral service for Mr Hector McIntosh will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Hwy, Traralgon THURSDAY (14 November 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

Private Family Burial

Hec's service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit latrobevalley funerals.com.au and click on livestreaming.

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PADULA. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Giovanni Padula will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 262 Commercial Road Morwell WEDNESDAY (6 November 2024) commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Hazelwood Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the above church prior to the Mass at 10.30am.

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MORWELL 5134 4937

PRITCHARD. APrayer Service of Thanksgiving and Commendation to God's Care for Mrs Jessie Winifred Pritchard will be held at St James Anglican Church, Grey Street, Traralgon on THURSDAY (7 November 2024) commencing at 11am. Jessie's Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Jessie's name, to acharity of your own choice would be appreciated. It was Jessie's wish that people dress for comfort. Formal black attire is not expected.

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ALBANESE, Angelo. 14/5/1937 -23/10/2018. Beloved husband to Ines. Father to Lenny and John. Father-in-law to Sharon. Poppy to Tony, Mark, Damien and Josh. Deeply missed and forever loved

SHEERS, Gregory John. 4/4/1956 -4/11/2023. Love of my life for 45 years and 1day. My sweet heart, my compass, my friend. You are part of me forever. Linda.

Birthday Memoriam •

CALDWELL, Daniel James. 25/10/1984. There is afamily who misses you dearly, In the home where you used to be, The life and the love you shared with us, Will live for eternity. We think of you today on your special day. Lots of love always Mum, Gran, Alison and Karen.

TRESIDDER, Max. 31/10/1949 -23/2/2021. Iwill love and miss you always, my darling Eagles man. See you in Heaven one day. Rae XXX♥♥♥

Bereavement Thanks •

True gem of aride

HARNESS RACING

OUTSTANDING filly Gatesys Gem gave aclassic leader’s performance when she prevailed to win the $25,000 Aldebaran ParkTatlowStakes for two-year-old trotters at Melton.

Gatesys Gem was asolid favourite and her task was mad em uch easier whenNew SouthWalesvisitor Rainbow Jester was slowly out from the pole position then galloped to effectively lose any chance of success.

Driver Nathan Jack was taking the reins for the first time and steadied Gat esys Gem in fro nt. Kea yang

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Kurki,who had previouslywon the Vicbred Super Series two-year-old trotting fillies’ final,settled behind the leader, whileVicbred colts and geldings’winner Commodus lobbed one out and two back.

At the business end of the race, Gatesys Gem sprinted clear fora winning move and at the finish had three metres to spare over agame Vytis, who just edged out Keayang Kurki for second.

Gate sys Gem is tra ined by Trafalgar-based Glenn Hunter, who had driven the filly in her previous runs but on this occasion elected to give the drive to Jack.

Upsets in north pennant

Joelene Laukens, Mark Whiley and David Caldwell winning 24-7 whilst Max Aumann and his rink of Robert Hooper, Meredith Kennon and Russ Peters fought back with a 25-12 win.

ROUN D4o fW eekend Pennant in StrzeleckiNorth saw Traralgon continue on their winning way in Division 1, whileDrouin and Morwell had upset winsagainst Longwarry and Newborough. In aclosely fought match at Drouin, the home team wastoo strongfor their neighbours Longwarry.

Dennis Throup and his rink of Denise Hamilton, Elaine Thorpe and David McIlfatrick had asix shot win overKen Towt,which was also the winning margin for the match.

Morwell,afteragood game against Trafalgar at Newborough last week, turned the tablesonNewborough withanupset 11 shot victory, with Morice Gardinerand hisrink of Michael Skinner, Alex Muirhead Jr and GordonSlimmonleading the way with a33-17 victory.

TraralgonRSL came home from Warragul with afive-shot victory. Dave Hodsonand hisrink of Rick Lukey, Tit ch Hore and Kevin Durward continued with their winning formwith a27-10 win overPeter Gallasch.

Traralgon was too strong at home against Trafalgar, winning by 14 shots. Vin McIlwain and his rink of Tom Irvine, Ian Hilsley and Matt Eccles had a28-12 win over Nathan Cook.

Morwell (2) had anarrowfive shot win at Newborough over Moe (2) with Ken Turner and his rink of Ron Draeger,John Bradbury and Jack Prendergast winning 39-9 despite PaulReadand his rinkofMichael Rudy, Les Stolarik and Val Griffiths winning 29-9.

Trafalgar (2) was too good at home for Newborough (3)with Peter Jonas and his rink of Laurie Heenan, Alex Brodie and Russell Lavell winning 39-8. Newborough (2) hadagood win at home against Drouin (2) with PeterPolicha and his rinkofBrian Carpenter, Mary Whelan and Phil Marston winning 29-12. IN Division 4, Longwarry hadall rinks up in abig win at home against Yarragon winning 25-10. Yallourn North had a10shot win over Morwell (3).

Traralgon (4) had agood win at Churchill with BillBishopand his rink of Megan Harris, Ross Smith and Janis Kirby winning 24-13. Warragul (2) had asix-shotwin at Neerim Distr ict (2) with Paul Simmon s and his rink of Belinda Slate,Des Stephens and Lynda Morrison winning 26-12

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 IN Division 2, Moe had another big win, this time against Morwell Club with Peter Phillips and his rink of Janine William, together with Flynn and Steve Pallot having a26-12 win along with Chris Goldsbrough and his rink of Bob Rennie, Stuart Caines and Barry Hawkett who won 25-11.

Traralgon (2) with all guns blazing had aday out at Thorpdale, winning by 79 shots. Kathy Smilesand her rink of Di Richards, Bill Kirby and Al Hegarty won 34-11 and Ron Sherlock and his rink of Dick Glossop, Ken Mooney and Dave Currie won 33-7.

Traralgon RSL (2) at home had a see-sawingmatch against Neerim District with the RSL winning by two shots afterMax Gibbins and his rink of Duane Pendlebury, Greg Pratt and Paul Hobson won 24-13 whilst for Neerim District, Peter Brooks and his rink of Terry Griffin, Michael Talbot and Ross Pollard nearly bridged the gap with a24-14 win.

Traralgon (3) had agood win at Garfield with Roger Davey and his rink of Bill Munday, May Cross and Max Cumming winning 23-12.

 IN Division 3, Boolarra had another good win at Yinnar with Joel Anderson and his rink of

 IN Division 5, Morwell Club (2) wonall rinks against Boolarra (2) with Duncan Hanlon andhis rink of Iyoko Yoshimura, Barbara Lewis and Sandi Sinnott winning 35-13. Traralgon (5) had abig win at Drouin (3) with RonHales and hisrink of Noel Murray, Shane Priestley and Clint Jones winning 39-4.

Trafalgar (3) won all rinksagainst Garfield (2) with Daryl Hornerand his rink of Kath Geisler, Sue Robinson and Helen Robertson winning 39-9. Warragul (3) defeatedMorwell (4)by two shots and Traralgon RSL (3) had agood win against Yallourn North (2) with John Farquhar and his rink of Donna Street, Greg Inmanand Elaine Muir winning 35-10.

 IN Division 6, Newborough (4) defeated Trafalgar (4), Drouin (4) defeated Traralgon (6) and Neerim District (3) forfeited to Moe (3) and Longwarry (3) had the bye. Division7was Moe (4) have a big win against Thorpdale (2), Churchill 2) defeated Traralgon (7) and Traralgon RSL (4) defeated Warragul (4). Unfortunately due to spacing restrictions, the midweekreport was unabletofeature in this week’s issue. The report is however available on the Expresswebsite.

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Best of the best claim top awards

FOOTBALL/NETBALL

LEAGUE awards for Latrobe Valley-based footballnetball competitions saw the cream of the crop across the Gippsland League, Mid Gippsland Football-Netball Leagueand NorthGippsland FNL recognised.

In the Gippsland League, Moe's Riley Baldi collected the Trood Award &Rodda Medal after a stellar season, edging out Jack Leslie (Sale) and two-time winner Tom Marriott (Leongatha) by a single vote for the senior league best-and-fairest.

The Harley Medal for reserves best-and-fairest was awarded to Sale Football-Netball Club senior games record holder Chris Laverty,while the Wilkinson Medal (under 18 best-and-fairest) was awarded to Maffra's Elliot Stables.

Netball awards went the way of April Bethune (Drouin), who won the Hutchison Medal for AGrade best-and-fairest. Leongatha'sKate Sperling won the Pearce Medalfor BGrade best-and-fairest, while Jessica Murray (Drouin) took home the Proctor Medal for CGrade best-and-fairest.

Three of the five junior best-and-fairest awards handed out had dual winners.

Theunder 16shad BlairRoscoe (Traralgon) and Leo Stephenson (Maffra) awarded the Shaw Carter Medalwhile LaraGill (Leongatha) and Mahli Stothers (Sale) won the 17 and under best-andfairest. Virginia Daley (Moe) and Olivia Pearson (Bairnsdale) tied in the 15 and under vote count.

League leading goal kickers were recognised in theform of Brayden McCarrey (Bairnsdale) in the senior competition (JC Lawless Award) with 54 goals, Flynn Materia (Leongatha) in the reserves with 59, Mitchell Croatto (Leongatha) and Keenan Boi (Warragul) in the under 18s finished tied on 47 goals, and Jaxon Brouwers (Wonthaggi) kicked 53 goals in the under 16s.

The netball Shooting Star Award for league leading goal scorers were Emma Ryde (Warragul) withanastounding869 goals in AGrade,Zoe Ryde (Warragul) in BGrade with 707, Jacinta Tipping (Morwell)inCGrade with 473, AudreyMcGannon (Leongatha) in 17 andUnder with 508,Ava Langley (Bairnsdale) in 15 and Under with 479, and Elyse Lambert (Moe) in 13 and Under with 324.

Other awards included the Senior and AGrade MVP votedupon by the coacheswhichwas handed out to Sale'sShannenLange (football) and Wonthaggi's Alana McRae (netball).

Football Rookieofthe Year recipients were: Riley Senini (Warragul), SebAmoroso (Drouin), Lane Ward (Warragul), Jett Killoran (Maffra), Ashton Wright (Maffra), and Tom Stern (Warragul).

Netball Rookie of the Year honours were: Grace van Tilburg (Traralgon), Charlize Traumanis (Drouin), Matilda Pendergast (Maffra) and Sienna Wynd (Maffra).

MID GIPPSLAND

MORWELL East reservedtwo of the top awardsin Mid Gippsland FNL awards, with Brad Kimberley taking out the senior best-and-fairest and Danni Dunn winning the AGrade best-and-fairest.

Luke Anedda (Toora) was the reserves best-andfairest, while Angus McInnes (MDU) earned the under18s best-and-fairest as the league-leading goal kicker with 38 goals.

EmaHodgson (Fish Creek) claimed the BGrade best-and-fairest, Grace Schill (Yinnar) was awarded the CGrade title, andMaddie Edebohls secured the DGrade best-and-fairest, winning by one vote.

Junior netball best-and-fairestwinners were: Shari Harris (MDU) in 17 and Under, Aleeah Munnich (Boolarra) in 15 and Under, and Lily Blackshaw (Hill End) in 13 and Under.

Leaguegoal shooters were: Skye McDonald (Yinnar) in AGrade with 255 goals, Lara Noblett (Boolarra) with an incredible year taking theB Grade and 17 and Under award with 1208 goals in total, RemeyPodmore(Yinnar) in CGrade with 415goals,Rachelle Roberts (Fish Creek) with 630, Imogen Hulshof (MDU)in15and Under with 504, and Riley Collins (MDU)in13and Under with 255 goals.

NORTH GIPPSLAND

TRARALGON Tyers United midfielder Michael Jacobsenwon theNorth Gippsland FNLsenior best-and-fairest by asizeable margin. MattTwaddle(Yallourn Yallourn North)was the reserves best-and-fairest and Tarquin Crosby (TTU) took out the under 18 best-and-fairest. TTU's Rahni Styles was awarded the AGrade best-and-fairest,winning by onevote over three other deserved players.

Allison Mitchell (YYN) won the BGrade best-andfairest, while Kara Askew (Woodside) took the C Gradebest-and-fairest and Kimberley Wells(YYN) went home with the DGrade best-and-fairest. Tilly Fox (Rosedale) was17and Under best-andfairest with Matilda Pollard (TTU) named the 15 and Under best-and-fairest.

League leadinggoal kickers were: Dean MacDonald(YYN) in the seniorswith 71 goals, David McKean(Woodside) in the reserves with 66, and Tyson Crawford (Churchill) in the under 18s with 81 goals.

Heyfield's Thomas Marchesi and Millie Riseley were winners of the TRFM Rising Star award recognising young, dedicated clubmen. At the league's Grand Final dinner, Michael Clapton from Sale City Football-Netball Club and Stacey Yates from Churchill FNC were inducted into the NorthGippsland Football-Netball League Hall of Fame, whileEliza Heywood from the Rosedale FNC received NGFNL life membership.

SEASON 2024 -TEAMS OF THE YEAR

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

FOOTBALL

NETBALL

B: Isaac Chugg (Wonthaggi), Declan Keilty (Moe), Cade Maskell (Leongatha); HB: Scott van Dyk (Moe), Tye Hourigan (Traralgon), Jack Blair (Wonthaggi); C: Hudson Holmes (Sale), Tom Marriott (Leongatha), Alex Carr (Maffra); HF: JacksonHarry(Leongatha), Cooper McInnes (Wonthaggi), Luis D'Angelo (Traralgon); F: Brayden McCarrey(Bairnsdale), Jenson Garnham (Leongatha),Dylan Loprese(Traralgon); FOLL: Jack Leslie (Sale), Shannen Lange (Sale), Riley Baldi (Moe); INTERCHANGE: Will Mitchell (Bairnsdale), Mitchell Smart (Warragul), Brandon McDonald (Morwell), Jack Lewsey (Warragul), Mitch Cotter (Drouin), Zac Anderson (Morwell).

NORTH GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL

GK: April Bethune (Drouin); GD: Olivia Barnett (Moe); WD: Alana McRae (Wonthaggi); WA: Alex Moody (Moe); C: Sienna Green (Warragul); GA: Ramayer Gourley (Moe); GS: Emma Ryde (Warragul); INTERCHANGE: AllisonDwyer (Bairnsdale), Renee Nobelius (Warragul), Paris Dunkley (Bairnsdale), Stacie Gardiner (Drouin), Milly Murphy (Traralgon).

COACH: Jack Brown (TTU); B: Thomas Marchesi (Heyfield), Zach Kilgower (TTU), Jake Cashmore (TTU); HB: LiamBentley (Yarram), Dylan Brooks (YYN), Ben Johnson (Woodside); C: Boadie Motton (Yarram),Mark Collison (Woodside), Blake Safstrom (Rosedale); HF: Jai Williams (Woodside), Keenan Hughes (Cowwarr), James Jacobsen (TTU); F: BrendanHolt (Churchill), Dean Macdonald (YYN), Hayden Willaton (TTU); FOLL: Ryan Foat (Woodside), Michael Jacobsen (TTU), Jai Massese (YYN); INTERCHANGE: Robert McMillan (Heyfield), Anthony Young (YYN), Kayleb Pearce (Yarram),

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NETBALL

COACH: Katrina Hutchinson (Churchill); GK: Jayde Parsons (Heyfield); GD: Simone Turner (Sale City); WD: Georgie Banik (Woodside); WA: Rahni Styles (TTU); C: Rachael Loechel (Churchill); GA: Charlotte Ronchi (Sale City); GS: Elizabeth Nicol

INTERCHANGE:

Note:

(Rosedale),Frazar Brouns (TTU), Kane Martin (Sale City).

(Woodside);

Milley Risely (Heyfield), Faith Farmer (TTU), Indigo Waugh (Sale City), Madeline Rodwell (Sale City), Cira Fitt (Sale City).

Mid Gippsland FNL did not select Teams of the Year in 2024.

Gun: North GippslandFootball-Netball League AGrade best-and-fairest, Rahni Styles (TTU).

Stellar: NorthGippslandsenior best-and-fairest Michael Jacobsen(TTU) Photographs supplied

Soaring: Gippsland League senior best-andfairest RileyBaldi(Moe).

Topofthe table: Morwell’sJacintaTippingshot the most goals in CGrade during season 2024.

Legends: Gippsland League club volunteerswererecognised fortheirservices.Service awards arenamed afterlong-time Gippsland Leagueadministrator JoeHutchison.Pictured is Natalie Jaensch (Traralgon), Tassie Deacon (Sale), Ruby Pritchett(Drouin), Kane Barlow(Morwell), Jemma Gilmour (Wonthaggi),Natasha Kittely(Warragul), Laura McQuillen (Maffra)and Brian ‘Percy’Walsh (Moe).

Umpires recognised for their efforts

FOOTBALL

UMPIRING

LVUA

LATROBE Valley Umpires Association held its presentation night following the conclusion of all local football and netball seasons.

JoshBellingham was awarded the GoldenWhistle for 2024 in his sixth year with the association. His year washighlighted withselection in the goals for the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League senior Grand Final.

Dean Ryan, Dan Swallow and David Plant were all acknowledged with Life Membership for their outstanding contribution over many years.

Young field and boundary umpire Will Ainsworth received the AFL Community UmpiringRising Star award in his second year.

The Coaches awards went to Rylea Earle (field), Jensen Doble (boundary) and Mel Sykes (goal). Honours for Scott Moorhouse, DesDalton and David Plant were made for their 20 years service, as well as Luke Berry and Bevan French for their 10 years.

The biggest milestones recognised on the night werefor two association legends in Don Wight

Why

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surpassing 1400 games and Barry Lawrence etching passed the 900 game mark. Steve Esler celebrated600 games and David Manson and Tim Charles 500.

Ryan, Swallow and Robert Blunt all passed 400 games during the year along with Berry, French and Ryan Bosch getting 200 games undertheir belt.

Ceana Moorhouse, Kaylie Earleand Sean Pettie allsurpassed100 games.

IN other umpiring news, Leongatha's Matt Stevic umpired his 12th AFL Grand Final this year when Brisbane Lions defeated Sydney Swans.

Stevic holds the AFL umpiring record for finals matches (60), and last year in the 2023 Grand Final surpassed Jack Elder -the near100-year-old record for most grand finals umpired.

In Round 1next season, Stevic will celebrate his 500th game while also tying Shane McInerney for second on all-time most games umpired.

LATROBE VALLEY UMPIRES PRESENTATION 2024

Golden Whistle: Josh Bellingham

Life Memberships: Dean Ryan, Dan Swallow,David Plant AFL Community Umpiring Rising Star Award: Will Ainsworth

elite athletes prone to hip injuries?

FOOTBALL

AFL draftees have shown changes to their hip joints early in theirplayingcareers, in anew research finding that could reveal why elite athletes have higher levels of hip osteoarthritis.

Researchers from La Trobe University studied 58 pain-free male AFL draftees, finding that nearlyhalf showed hip joint changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)and 20 per cent had a particular hip bone shape called cam morphology.

La Trobe Hip and Knee Research fellow and leadauthor in the paper, Dr Joshua Heerey said while it was known that elite athletes were at greaterrisk of hip osteoarthritis than non-athletes, it wasnot yetknown when the condition first developed. Dr Heereysaidthat this was the first study that used MRI to examine hip joint changes in elite AFL draftees.

The MRI changes did not cause pain or affect the performance of the draftees, but could hold the key to understanding why elite athletes are more likely to develop hip osteoarthritis.

“This is an importantdiscovery because it was

once thoughtthat MRI hip joint changes did not start until well after AFL players had finished their playing careers," he said.

“We found these MRI hip joint changes were quite common in elite male AFL draftees, but not necessarily causing them pain or affecting their performance. This highlights the complex relationship between MRI findingsand pain in athletes.

“While theseinitial studies are abreakthrough in discovering whenhip joint changes first occur, further long-term studies are neededto examine the importanceofthese changes in hip osteoarthritis development in male AFL players.”

La Trobe Principal Research Fellow and Richmond AFL Head Physiotherapist,Dr Anthony Schache said the results of the study providedsportsmedicine practitioners working in the AFL industry with asound understanding about thehip jointchanges typically found in young, asymptomatic players.

This information washelpful when trying to decipher the clinical relevance of imaging findings in aplayer who presented with hip pain.

Coaches Award (Field): Rylea Earle

Coaches Award (Boundary): Jensen Doble

Coaches Award (Goal): Mel Sykes

Years of Service

20 years: ........Scott Moorhouse, Des Dalton, David Plant

10 years: Luke Berry, Bevan French

Grand Final appointments (all Mid Gippsland)

Seniors field: .Blake Gittos, Ryan McLeod, Sean Maxwell

Senior boundary: Michael Scholz, Luke Berry, Ben Bailey

Senior goal: Stephen Scholz, Josh Bellingham(Timothy Scholz Memorial Shield)

Reserves field: Ryan Bosch, Steve Esler,Dean Ryan

Reserves boundary: .WillAinsworth, Hunter Bailey,Josh Bradbury, MaxStafford

Reserves goal: John Mariglio, Peter North

Emergency: Alessio Zappulla

Thirds field: Robert Blunt, Rylea Earle, Dan Swallow

Thirds boundary: Chance Houston, TajHouston, Sophie

Milton, Ceana Moorhouse

Thirds goal: Kaylie Earle, Bevan French

Emergency: Scott Baker

Knock: St Kilda’s Mattaes Phillipou(right) injuredhis hipagainstAdelaide in Round 18.Hereheistaking on Maffra’sSam Berry beforehis injury Photograph: AFL Photos

Exports make mark at their clubs

FOOTBALL AFL EXPORTS

BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

BY

WARRAGUL'S Caleb Serong took home the Doig Medal (Fremantle best-and-fairest) for the second year running, in an All Australian year for the Docker,topping the list of Gippsland Powerexports in their respective clubs' best and fairest. In an injury plaguedyear, Morwell's Changkuoth Jiathwas the recipient of Hawthorn'sCommunity Leadership Award, while Poowong's Jai Newcombe

won his first PeterCrimminsMedal for Hawthorn (best-and-fairest).

Moe and Fish Creek star Sam Flanders finished third in Gold Coast'sbest-and-fairest -one vote behind runner-up Bodhi Uwland.

Yarram's Josh Dunkley also finished outright third in Brisbane's best-and-fairest in apremiership year.

The bearer of two flags at this point finished seven votes clear of fourth-placed HughMcCluggage and only two votes behind Merrett-Murraymedallist Lachie Neale (fourth time).

Dunkley also received the Players' Player of the

Year voted upon by his teammates- deservedly as abeloved, unselfish and team-first clubman.

Sale'sScott Pendlebury finished sixthfor the Copeland Trophy -his 16th top 10 finish of his career (every full season since 2007).

For the McKay twins from Warragul, Harry finished eighth for Carlton while Ben finished sixth for Essendon.

Leongatha's Dyson Heppell made his last round for the Bombers, going out with the Trainers and Staff Award.

Bunyip'sTom Papley finished 10th for Sydney in aGrand Final year.

More age groups to increase girls’ participation

FOOTBALL

FOLLOWING the successful female football forum held in Morwell last June and extensive feedbackfromstakeholders, AFL Gippsland has announced significant enhancementstothe youth girls’ football pathway in the region.

Two new age groups for girls will be introduced, enhancing participation opportunities for young female footballers.

Beginning next year, youth girls across Gippsland will have the chance to compete in three dedicated youth age groups: -Under 15s: Central and EastGippsland. Catering to players in the central and eastern regions,this new age groupwill create apathway for girls transitioning from mixed competitions; -Under 16s: Westand South Gippsland. This

age group supports the natural progression fromthe current under 14s Girlsprograms in the West Gippsland and Southern Gippsland junior competitions, and;

-Under 18s: Gippsland-wide. Continuing in its current format with two divisions, this age group will catertoclubs across the entire region played in adivisional format.

“These additions not only broaden participation opportunitiesbut also reinforce our commitment to fosteringfemale football at all levels in the Gippsland region,” AFL Gippsland said in a statement.

AFL Gippsland has also announced it was signatory of the AFL Women and GirlsCommunity Football Charter, which AFL Gippsland stated reflected its dedication to promoting and supporting the growth of women and girls in football.

“By joining this charter, we align with abroader effort to create amore inclusive and equitable environment for female athletes,coaches,volunteers,and administrators within our community,”

AFL Gippsland said.

“Theseinitiatives underscore our missionto encourageparticipation, nurture talent, and ensure equal access to the great game of football for women and girls. We are excited to build on this momentum and continue creating pathways that empower the next generation of female footballers in Gippsland.”

All Gippsland clubs are welcome to express their interest in entering teams in the competitions directly to Female Football Gippsland by emailing femalefootballgippsland@gmail.com

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Traralgon

MID GIPPSLAND

Fish Creek

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Woodside

WEST GIPPSLAND

Nar Nar Goon

EAST GIPPSLAND

Boisdale-Briagolong

ELLINBANK

Buln Buln (and champions)

OMEO DISTRICT

Omeo-Benambra

FEMALE FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND

LindenowSouth

Netball premiers

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Moe

MID GIPPSLAND MDU

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Sale City (and champions)

WEST GIPPSLAND

InverlochKongwak (and champions)

EAST GIPPSLAND

Orbost Snowy Rovers

ELLINBANK

Nilma Darnum

OMEO DISTRICT

Omeo-Benambra

Topmarks: Josh Bellingham took outthe Latrobe ValleyUmpires Association Golden Whistle for2024. Photograph supplied

ATHLETICS

GIPPSLAND

Round 5ofGippsland Athletics Club trackand field season washeld Tuesday 29th October 2024.

ROUND 5RESULTS: Records Men’s MastersDiscus –Simon Van Baalen 38.03 (37.00 previous record, Simon VanBaalen Feb2024)

200M

Women: U/14–Brooklyn Wyatt 31.34, Melian Archer 32.06; U/16-Zaria Dalton 27.00; U/18–Janella Archer 30.91

Men: U/18–LukeRollinson 24.66, Justin Fernando 25.59; Open –JackDoderico 24.37,Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 26.69, Michael Tripodi 30.16; Masters- BrettRollinson 28.90, StuartDalton 35.53 HIGH JUMP

Women: U/14–Brooklyn Wyatt 1.15m

Men: Open –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 1.50m; Masters–Simon VanBaalen 1.25m, Wayne Seear N/J DISCUS

Women: U/14–Brooklyn Wyatt 21.31, Xanthe Dalton 15.33, Melian Archer 13.55; U/16-Zaria Dalton 15.05; U/18–Janella Archer 25.01; Open –Brandy Forget 21.85; Masters–Fiona Saltmarsh13.71

Men: U/18–Justin Fernando 18.49; Open –Simon VanBaalen 27.23, Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 26.31; Masters–Simon VanBaalen 38.03; StuartDalton 25.49, Wayne Seear 25.41, Jude Fernando 13.52 1500M

Women: U/14–Xanthe Dalton 7:01.37

Men: Open -Michael Tripodi 5:13.63, Jack Doderico 5:43.60; Masters–Brett Rollinson 5:08.49, Jude Fernando 6:21.73 SHOTPUT

Women: U/14–Brooklyn Wyatt 6.65, Melian Archer 6.18, Xanthe Dalton 5.17; U/16-Zaria Dalton 6.05; U/18–Janella Archer 7.53; Open –Brandy Forget 6.79; Masters–Fiona Saltmarsh7.76

Men: U/18–Justin Fernando 8.81; Open –Aaron Saltmarsh-Milne 8.98, Jack Doderico 8.38; Masters–Simon VanBaalen 11.63; StuartDalton 8.31, Wayne Seear 6.73 100M

Women: U/14–Brooklyn Wyatt 15.13, Melian Archer 15.86, Xanthe Dalton 16.78; U/16-Zaria Dalton 13.355; U/18–Janella Archer 14.72

Men: U/18–LukeRollinson 12.09, Justin Fernando 12.54; Open –Aaron SaltmarshMilne 12.11, Jack Doderico 12.16; Masters –Brett Rollinson 15.16, Jude Fernando 13.50, Simon VanBaalen 15.88, Stuart Dalton 16.12, Wayne Seear 18.66

Round 6isTuesday12th November,6pm at the Joe Carmody Track, Newborough Events: 800m, Hammer,Triple Jump, 2000m/2000mWalk, Shot Put, 100m

BOWLS

STRZELECKI NORTH

SATURDAY PENNANT 2024 -25ROUND 402-Nov-24

DIVISION 1: Traralgon RSL1479Warragul 474

Drouin 15 75 Longwarry369 Morwell 14 99 Newborough 488

Traralgon 16 84 Trafalgar 270

DIVISION 2: Traralgon (2) 18 122Thorpdale 043

Traralgon RSL(2) 15 74 Neerim District 372

Moe 16 97 Morwell Club 263

Traralgon (3) 14 82 Garfield 466

DIVISION 3: Boolarra1680Yinnar256

Newborough (2) 16 88 Drouin (2) 268

Morwell (2) 14 84 Moe (2) 479

Trafalgar (2) 16 95 Newborough (3) 255

DIVISION 4: Pts Shots Pts Shots

Warragul (2) 14 81 Neerim District (2) 475

Traralgon (4) 14 73 Churchill 463

Longwarry(2) 18 98 Yarragon 056

YallournNorth 16 78 Morwell (3) 268

DIVISION 5: Morwell Club (2) 16 85

Boolarra(2) 046

Traralgon RSL(3) 14 75 YallournNorth (2) 252

Traralgon (5) 14 78 Drouin (3) 250

Warragul (3) 14 62 Morwell (4) 260

Trafalgar (3) 16 84 Garfield (2) 045

DIVISION 6: Moe (3) 10 16 Neerim District (3) 00

Newborough (4) 10 47 Trafalgar (4) 040

Drouin (4) 948Traralgon (6) 132

Longwarry(3) Bye

DIVISION 7: Moe (4) 10 47 Thorpdale (2) 032

Churchill (2) 10 50 Traralgon (7) 026

Traralgon RSL(4) 836Warragul (4) 226

STRZELECKI NORTH MIDWEEK

PENNANT ROUND 329-Oct-24

DIVISION 1:Drouin 13 62 Moe 350

Traralgon RSL1255Traralgon 454

Newborough 14 64 Warragul 253

Trafalgar 16 83 Morwell Club 044

DIVISION 2: Morwell 14 64 Traralgon (2) 249 Neerim District 16 65 Yinnar 039

Newborough (2) 14 64 Trafalgar (2) 253

Drouin (2) 16 96 Morwell Club (2) 043

DIVISION 3: Morwell (2) 14 70 Yarragon

DIVISION 4:

Longwarry1460Warragul (2) 257

Traralgon RSL(2) 14 64 Morwell (3) 258

Moe (2) 13 54 Garfield 349

DIVISION 5:Yallourn North 10 62 Trafalgar (3) 017

Yinnar (2) 10 39 Traralgon (4) 031

Drouin (4) 10 48 Newborough (4) 035

DIVISION 6:Warragul (3) 10 64 Morwell (4) 028

Neerim District (2) 837Churchill (2) 229

Traralgon (5) 849Traralgon RSL(3) 232

Nominations needed for North vSouth

Dec 1andRegion Sides in Ballarat 10/12

January

LADDERS

STRZELECKI NORTH MIDWEEK

PENNANT 2024 -25 Round 329/10/2024

Division 1W LD FA Dif Pts

Trafalgar 13 00 204 1436142

Traralgon RSL1 300 177161 16 40

Drouin 12 10 179157 22 29

Traralgon 11 20 166175 -9 20

Newborough 11 20 159168 -9 20

Moe 11 20 162179 -1719

Morwell Club 11 20 173186 -1316

Warragul 10 30 143194 -51 6

Division 2W LD FA Dif Pts

Newborough 23 00 194138 56 44

Drouin 22 10 213148 65 36

Morwell 12 10 191153 38 30

Trafalgar 21 20 153189 -36 19

Traralgon 21 20 170165 518

Neerim District 11 20 159183 -24 17

Yinnar 11 20 134174 -40 14

Morwell Club 21 20 156220 -64 14

Division 3W LD FA Dif Pts

Churchill 13 00 173158 15 38

Newborough 32 10 209 1436635

Morwell 22 10 190160 30 32

Traralgon 31 20 162175 -1319

Drouin 31 20 139197 -58 14

Yarragon 10 30 150190 -40 6

Division 4W LD FA Dif Pts

Longwarry1 30 0197 1415645

Traralgon RSL2 21 0168 177-929

Warragul 21 20 197166 31 20

Garfield 11 20 160187 -27 17

Moe 21 20 148178 -30 17

Morwell 31 20 162183 -21 16

Division 5W LD FA Dif Pts

YallournNorth 13 00 154866827

Yinnar 22 10 121103 18 21

Drouin 42 10 145105 40 20

Newborough 41 20 100128 -28 10

Trafalgar 3 1 2 0 75 150 -75 10

Traralgon 40 30 98 121-23 2

Division 6W LD FA Dif Pts

Churchill 22 10 110107 320

Neerim District 22 10 119893019

Traralgon 52 10 128105 23 18

Warragul 31 20 121125 -4 12

Traralgon RSL3 120 110125 -1512

Morwell 41 20 99 136-37 9

Nominations needed for North vSouth

Dec 1andRegion Sides in Ballarat 10/12

January

STRZELECKI NORTH PLAYING AREA

SATURDAY PENNANT 2Nov 2024

Division 1W LD FA Dif Pts

Traralgon 14 00 388 240 14868

Longwarry1 310 319268 51 50

Trafalgar 12 20 317307 10 37

Warragul 12 20 311321 -1031

Traralgon RSL1 220 274327 -53 31

Newborough 11 30 317304 13 27

Drouin 11 30 274341 -67 22

Morwell 11 30 295 387 -92 22

Division 2W LD FA Dif Pts

Moe 14 00 371 246 12567

Traralgon 23 01 371 261 11055

Neerim District 12 20 345 290 55 41

Traralgon 32 20 301319 -1834

Traralgon RSL2 220 278 311-33 31

Morwell Club 11 21 301332 -31 27

Garfield 11 30 281 346 -65 25

Thorpdale 10 40 238 381 -143 8

Division 3W LD FA Dif Pts

Boolarra1 400 377 227 15064

Trafalgar 23 10 352 2767654

Morwell 23 10 300 327 -27 44

Newborough 22 20 329 279 50 36

Newborough 31 30 256 314-58 25

Drouin 21 30 271 332 -61 22

Moe 21 30 270 354 -84 22

Yinnar 11 30 280 326 -46 21

Division 4W LD FA Dif Pts

Longwarry2 400 357 2748366

Warragul 23 10 344 295 49 48

YallournNorth (1)310 332 300 32 48

Churchill 12 20 304 2762841

Traralgon 42 20 308 320 -1239

Yarragon 11 30 288 368 -80 22

Neerim District 21 30 289 317-28 19

Morwell 30 40 275 347 -72 5

Division 5W LD FA Dif Pts

Traralgon RSL3 400 284 1998555

Trafalgar 33 10 271 200 71 46

Warragul 33 10 258 231 27 45

Drouin 33 10 232 234 -2 45

Traralgon 53 10 253 2153844

Morwell Club 22 20 234 258 -24 32

Garfield 21 30 250 255 -5 22

Morwell 41 30 210268 -58 18

SCOREBOARD

Division 6W LD FA Dif Pts

Drouin 43 10 192127 65 31

Newborough 43 10 169159 10 28

Moe 33 10 139116 23 27

Longwarry3 210 109113 -4 18

Neerim District 31 20 75 89 -149

Traralgon 60 30 99 139-40 5 Trafalgar 40 30 102142 -40 2

Division 7W LD FA Dif Pts

Traralgon RSL4 400 148846438

Traralgon 72 20 89 91 -2 20

Moe 42 20 156179 -23 20

Churchill 22 20 150169 -1918

Warragul 41 30 132112 20 14

Thorpdale 21 30 74 114-40 10

State event entries can only be accessed via the Strzelecki Bowls Region Website. Rnd 1StrzNth State Fours on Wednesday 6NovNominations needed for North v South and Region Sides in Ballarat.

GOLF

CHURCHILL &MONASH

Monthly Medal Saturday26th October 2024.

Medal Winner: MarkRyannett71

ScratchWinner: P. Smart81shots

AGrade Winner: Mryannett71

BGrade Winner: S. Caldwell nett69

CGrade Winner: S. Turner nett69

D.T.L: 1. C. Warning72, 2. P. Smart73, 3. J. Soppe 73, 4. D. Taylor 73, 5. R. Davidson 73, 6. G. Sanders73, 7. I. Fortune 74 c/b,8.G Spowart 74 c/b,9.C.Sterrick74c/b

N.T.P: 3rd(ProPin)B.Mathieson, 12th G. Barnes,14th G. Barnes

Putts: D. Taylor 26 putts c/b

Birdies: 3rdG.Barnes,R.Abel, G. Spowart, 12th W. Sutton, D. Vesty, S. Allison

Target Hole: R. King

StablefordTuesday29th October 2024. Winner: J. Blizzard36pts

D.T.L: C. Gosling 35

N.T.P: 3rdS.Gosling,5th S. Caldwell,12th

S. Gosling,14th S. Caldwell

MIRBOONORTH

Tuesday29th October,Stableford

AGrade: PWoodall (8) 41pts

BGrade: (21) AMcCarthy42pts

DTL: CLePage,S Mc Kenzie 40, J Woodall, 39, GRenwick38c/b

NTP: 4thJKus,13th PWoodall, 16th J Woodall. Birdies: 4th PWoodall, NBaker,13th P Woodall, 16th JWoodall, TomTraill. Saturday2nd November,2 Person

Ambrose

Winner: EWoodall &D Woodall (3) 63 nett.

DTL: JRobbins &RRobbins 63.25, M

Payne &NRutledge 63.25, PDraper &J

Hughes 64.75, SWoodall &JChilla 65

NTP: 4th PWoodall 6th PSmart, 13th D Jerram 16th JHughes

MOE

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Twilight

Stableford

AGrade Winner: Charles Johnson (7) 20

BGrade Winner: Neil Boskma (32) 21

Birdies: 4th C. Johnson

Eagles: 3rdC.Johnson &A.Pickard

Sunday, 27 October 2024 OPEN Sunday9 hole Stableford

Grade AWinners: Weaver,Lee (43) 24

Place Getters: Savige,Karyn 20 C/B Sunday, 27 October 2024 OPEN Sunday

Medley

Grade AWinners:Small, Craig (14) 34 C/B

Grade BWinners: Wilson, Peter(20) 34

Grade CWinners: Donaldson, Leanne (26) 40

Place Getters: Hamilton, Ian 39, Randall, Damien 37,Cook, Jarrod 36 Monday, 28 October 2024 WOMEN'S FOURSOMES

Handicap Winners: Dear,Merryn & Johnson, Margaret71.5

Handicap R/U: Cameron, Carmel &Boyle

Karyn73Walker,Robyn &Munday, Chris 75.5

ScratchChampionship Winners: THORSON, Andrea &Thomas,Rebecca 77

Vuillermin, Debra& Tickell, June 77.5

Scratch R/U -Robertson, Jenna &Ahearn, Kerri78, Stewart, Cecilia &Emerton, MaryAnn 79, Lancaster,Pauline &Berryman, Elly 79.5, Tilley, Jodie &McDonald, Simone 80 Snooks,Shelley&Cosson, Merrissa 81, Gray,Fiona &Wood, Sue 83, Holmes,Tania &Martin, Nadine 84, Nicholson, Kerryn & Wallace,Leanne 84.5

Foursomes (Gross) Winners

ScratchChampions: Andrea THORSON & Rebecca Thomas 85

Scratch R/U -Jenna Robertson &Kerri

Ahearn86

GreatScore: Cecilia StewartBirdie @18

Jenna Robertson Birdie @4

Monday, 28 October 2024 FOURSOMES

BRONZE SCRATCH

BronzeScratchChampions: Grist, Heather &Besley, Kerri98C/B

Handicap R/U -Griggs,Andrea &Elliot, Christine 102 Roberts,Sharelle &Maclennan, Frankie 103C/B Mulcahy, Denise &Wrigglesworth, Marian 103 Walker,Dianne &Curram, Beth 104 Outhred, Anne &Keily, Bev104 Thomas,Linda &Siddle,Joy 105C/B Skarratt,Anne Maree &Nickell, Jennifer 105C/B Wood, Helen &Kirkpatrick, Sandra105 Higgins,Lyn &Marchesi, Janice 106C/B Elliott, Sherrie &McPhee,Ruth 106 Dickson, Di &Gray, Dianne 107 Owen,Patricia &Lay,Chris 111 Britt, Patsy&Judkins,Dawn115 Blizzard, Jan&Barnes,Carol 116C/B Dunsmuir,Lesley&Pratt,Nola 116 Wallis,Elizabeth &Lee,Judy 117 Foursomes WinnersHandicap: Lyn Higgins &Janice Marchesi 70 Handicap R/U -Andrea Griggs &Christine Elliot 71.5

BronzeScratchChampions:Heather Grist &KerriBesley98C/B Scratch R/U -Rhonda Whitelaw&Jeanette McNamara98C/B GreatScore Jeanette McNamara, Marj Lang,Janice Marchesi, KarenShaw

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Competition : LADIES GIPPS SHIELD

Overall Winners: Hoffman, Carla(38) 39 Roberts,Sharelle (29) 34

Place Getters: Marchesi, Janice (32) 33 C/B Wallis,Elizabeth (31) 33 C/B Great Score: Sharelle Roberts (Birdie) @4

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY 9HOLEStableford

Grade AWinners: Auchterlonie,Janice (54) 21

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 WOMEN'S Stableford

Grade AWinners: Boulton, Joan (24) 39

Grade BWinners: Thompson, Pat(29) 42

Place Getters: Birrell, Chris 37,Fitzpatrick, Robin 35 C/B,Donaldson, Leanne 35

Great Score: KathyBorgBirdie @6,Robin FitzpatrickBirdie @14, Leanne Donaldson Birdie @14

Nearest to Pin: 4th Marj Lang 14th Joan Boulton

Target HolePrize: Marj Lang

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 Twilight Stableford

AGrade Winner:Jarrod Stewart(13)17

BGrade Winner:RileyO'Brien (27) 18

Thursday, 31 October 2024 OPEN Medley Stableford

Grade AWinners: Graeme Krutli (10) 40

Grade BWinners: BobHarland (15) 37 C/B

Grade CWinners: PeterCooke(25) 38 C/B

Place Getters: MichaelPeel 39,Graeme Brien 38 C/B,Ken Beath 38, Gavan Panozzo37C/B,KarlGarlick37C/B,Bill Hall 37,RodneyWhite37C/B,Ray Allen 37, John Pisa, 36 C/B,Laurie Veenman 36 C/B, Darren Morrow 36 ,Graeme Wilson, 35 C/B Great Score: Lockie White(Birdie) @4 MannyBorg(Birdie) @4,Joshua Gaul (Birdie) @14,Laurie Veenman (Birdie) @8, AnthonyColvin (Birdie) @14, Kevin Brien (Birdie) @8,Paddy Sleswick(Birdie) @4, BarryGoodwin (Birdie) @8,Daryl Griggs (Birdie) @8,Maurice Papettas(Birdie) @ 14,Anton Devent (Birdie) @8 Nearest to Pin: 4th MannyBorg, 8th Daryl Griggs,14th RobKing

Saturday, 02 November 2024 WOMEN'S SATURDAY STABLEFORD

Grade AWinners: Borg, Kathy(23) 37 Great Score: CassandraBorg(Birdie) @2 KathyBorg(Birdie) @9 Saturday,02November 2024 1st Round Mens Club Championship

StrokeGrade AWinners: Johnson, Tony (1) 70

Grade BWinners: O'Farrell, Kevin (18) 73

Grade CWinners: Grant, Peter(20) 70

Place Getters: Bassman, Aaron 71, Allen, Ray72, Weir,Liam 73 C/B,Yeomans, Wayne 74 C/B,Geisler,Graham 74,Wilson, Lee 75, Schneider,Daniel 75 C/B,Hibbs

Steven75C/B,Gaul, Joshua 75 C/B,White, Rodney75C/B

Gross Winner: Aaron Bassman 69

Great Score: Murray Donaldson 6Balls

Great Score: (Eagle) @9

Great Score: Chris Hancock(Birdie) @8

Kevin O'Farrell (Birdie) @4

Graham Geisler (Birdie) @8

Tony Johnson (Birdie) @14

Tony Johnson (Birdie) @8

Nearest to Pin: 4th Aaron Bassman

8th GavanPanozzo 14th Laurie Veenman

Tony Johnson Vic Robinson Shield

Tony Johnson Playoff with PGrant

MORWELL

Womens 30th October 2024

Winner: IYoshimura+1

Sat, 2nd November 2024

Div 1: Daniel Trease 2.8 (2), 72 Div 2: Josh Kurrle 10.7 (10),77

Div3: Chris Lehner 15.3 (15),88

RunDowns all divisions: 2Brian Vella 3.8 (3) 73,3 Wayne Moon 3.5 (3) 74,4John Simic 3.2 (2) 74,5Damien Cooper 6.6 (6) 77,6Josh Kurrle 10.7 (10) 77,7 Rodney Ware 1.6(1) 78, 8Alexander Richard+0.1 (+1) 78, 9Lachlan Pollard3.8 (3)79, 10 Raymond Smith 4.1 (3) 79

TRAFALGAR

Tuesday29/10/2024 -Boomerang Ball Players:29,Women 3, Men 26

Winners: Hank Fiddelaers, John Kerr

GlennDoolan, Greg Porter (24)

RunnersUp: Duane Baker,Rod Brisbane, Roger Barnes (23)

DTL: Tony Price (26), RobDeVries (23), RayWilliams (19),Brian Barnes (19), Tony Shearer (19)

NTP: Chris Moody (5)

Thursday: 31/10/2024 -Stableford, Players: 53,Women 19,Men 34

Women’sWinner: JanGriffin (26)

Runner Up: Heather Savige(23 c/b)

DTL: Sue DeVries (23), Aileen McNair (21), Helen Keith (21), Sue Klemke(20), Lyn Powell (20)

NTP: KarenMacGregor (15)

Men’s Winner: Vic Hill (21 c/b)

Runner Up: Chris Moody (21)

DTL: Max Pugliese (20), Graeme Grant (19), Harold McNair (19), Chris Griffin(18), MaxTaylor (18), Brian Barnes (18), Ed Hayward(18), John Robinson (18), Tony Shearer (18)

NTP: Max Taylor (15)

WednesdayWomen's results: 30/10/24, Stableford

Winner: Jo Baker (32) with 40 points

Runner-Up: Sue Klemke(17)with 39 points

DTL: KarenMacGregor and Anne Outhred with 36 points and BevKeilywith 35 points

NTP: 5th BevKeily15th Jo Baker

9Hole Stableford: Winner: LynPowell (30) with 18 points

Runner Up: Beth Lansdown (41) with 15 points

DTL: Olwyn Balfour with 12 points

Gobblers: Anne Outhred on the 18th and Chris Payne on the17th

Friday,November 1st 2024, Open Men’s& Ladies Stableford

AGrade Winner: Shane Dwyer 44 pts

BGrade Winner: BrettEnglish 40 pts

DTL's: Greg Beyer38, Darryl Blackshaw 38, Darren McCafferty38, TimFord38, Ross Anderson 38, PeterPankhurst 37, Jackson Giles 37

Eagle: 14th:David McCann Birdies: 2nd: Chris Brydon 5th: Jeff Hasthorpe 11th: MatthewRoberts 15th:Tim Ford,Peter Gilpin

Saturday, November 2nd 2024, Max roberts Memorial Open 4BBB Stableford

Men Winner’s: Brian McKenzie &Anthony Cunningham 46 pts

Women Winner: JennyEvison &Aija Owen 43 pts

DTL’s: Barry Dwyer &Tim Coss 45,Peter Rhodes &GregDonohue 45, Neil Rankin &Ramon Dyke 44, PeterBurghardt &Mark Ando 44, Adrienne Cornish &Noel Cornish 43, Tony Shearer &Stu Marriot43C/B

NTP’s: 2nd: Nic Blake– JennyEvison 5th: ScottMcKinnon –Aija Owen 11th:Tim Cross –Aija Owen 13th:Symon Lee 15th: TomWoodhouse–Cheryl Deppeler

YALLOURN

Ladies.Tuesday22nd October,9 Hole Stableford

Div 1: 0-33 Heather Ware18 pts

Div 2: 34-54 Sue Caldow14 pts

Thursday24th October,Par Event.

Winner: Sue Caldow, square.

DTL : LynMcAlister-1, Judy Budge -2

NTP: 2nd n/a 8th n/a, 14th LynMcAlister, 16th Maureen Bishop

Tuesday29 th October,9 Hole Stableford

Div 1: 0-29 LynMcAlister,20pts

Div 2: 30-45 Sue Caldow21st. Thursday31st October,18Hole Stableford.

Div 1: 0-29 Anne-Maree Vella. 37 pts

Div 2: 30-54 Sue Riches 37 pts

252

Traralgon (3) 16 60 Drouin (3) 043

Churchill 12 63 Newborough (3) 457

YallournNorth 20 40 215261 -46 8

Boolarra2 040 192278 -86 5

Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6November, 2024

ScratchR/U -Whitelaw, Rhonda & McNamara, Jeanette 98 C/B Lang,Marj &Savige,Karyn 98 Shaw, Karen& Tate,Sandy 100C/B Thompson, Pat&Mitchell, Evelyn 100

NTP: 2nd JGriffiths,15th CPeter

TRARALGON

Saturday Mens –StrokeMonthly Medal

DTL: Judy Budge 36 pts,Lyn McAlister 35 pts

NTP: 2nd Sue Caldow, 8th Lola Carter,14th LynMcAlister,16th Loretta Booth

Nothing sweeterthan revenge

BASKETBALL

CBL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TRARALGON continue to be amust watch across theopeningstretchof the Cou ntr yB ask etb al lL ea gue season, winners of six of their first sevengames including two-for-two at the weekend.

Thingsbegan on Saturday night with amuch anticipated Grand Final rematchbetween the T-Birds and reigning premier, Moe.

Last year’s big dance was abloodbath, another act in the long-standing rivalry betweenthe two townsand clubswhich ultimately came down to literallythe finalseconds of the season with the Meteors prevailing.

Traralgon well and truly made one of their first stamps during their redemptiveyear, winning convincingly 116 to 75 at GRISS.

Moe enteredwith adifferent-looking side in this most recentinstalment againstthe T-Birds, after leagueMVP Austin Shelley didn’t return, taking up an offerwith the NBL’s Cairns Taipans and forward Tom Portbury went down for the year's entirety in their season opener against Bairnsdale.

Thus, the Meteors made some needed recruitm ent midseas on, seeing Warragul players Jayden McMillin and Josh Keegan arrive to the squad recently.

However, Traralgon also buffed up their side as well withBen Waller returning for his first round of games after spending some timeinthe United Statesvisiting the University of California, Riverside upon being offered afull scholarship beginning next year. With all that aside, expected was still for ahigh-pressure, competitive game -which was provided during the first quarter of action.

No clear separation could be made between the two sides after the first seven minutes of play, each having aspread of scoring across the board.

Traralgonthen arrived with added emph asis as Kody Tibbal ls and Waller scored four of their last six buckets of the term after Moe had taken the lead, yetendingwiththe T-Birdsahead 27-22.

Traralgon’s onslaught then began.

Ben Barlowhit an early three-pointer into the second quarter but nearly three minutes went by before another field goal was made from either side.

The game was held up with a multitude of foul calls which slowed play down drastically, cooling down some of the players on the court.

Just like aflash however, with the T-Birds already holding anine-point edge over Moe, they began their run with furious intent, outscoring the Meteors 26-13 through to halftime.

Traralgonnow held a22-point lead to open the second half,and it was all about maintaining focusfrom hereonout, while Moe soughtto relinquishsomeofthe deficit they had sustained duringthe back end of the second term.

It didn’t begin much better for the Meteors, as Tibballs took hold early on with five quick points, extending the margin to near 30.

Moe desperately tried time and time again to chip away at the T-Birds lead but to no prevail, as Traralgonwas staunch not to let this one slip away.

The rest of the way, Moe couldn’t even manage to get the game back under 20 points, as the T-Bir ds continuedatpace and evensucceeded in posting their highest quarter score of the night in the final term with 36 points to Moe’s 21.

Tibballs finished withacareer-high 33 points along with Waller (23), Barlow (20) and Zac Bezzina (17) as the driving enforcers for Traralgon.

Jayden Van Dykwith23points and Rohan Demczuk (15) led the way for Moe.

Traralgon turned around Sunday afternoon to playKorumburrain the second leg of their home doubleheader, taking it 90-66.

After atense start, ending the first quarter tied 22-all, the T-Birds once again got on one of their dominate runs which made it difficult for the Wildcats to overcome.

Traralgon’s combination of flair on offence as well as lockdown stretches on the defensive end show why the T-Birds are tipped to return deep towards the end of season for which

they havedone so consistently over thelast number of years.

Ult imat el y, Trar al gon hel d Korumburra to only 44 points through the final three quarters (including eight points in the third term) while piling on 68 points to cruise to another victory.

The T-Birds doubled-down on their all-in mentality, with five players scoring in double figures namely Waller (18 points) and Bezzina (16).

 MORWELL had the bye in the men’s competition. Both Latrobe Valley sides had the bye in the women’s competition at the weekend.

Sour start for local hoopers

BASKETBALL WNBL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

LATROBE Valley exports Jade Melbourne and Jaz Shelley started each of their WNBL seasons last week.

Moe’s Shelley began the next chapter of her career for new franchise Geelong United in the league season opener against Townsville Fire, going down 84 to 58 at Geelong Arena.

United are still working themselves into shape and feeling each other out ahead off a landmark year for basketball in the region. However, Geelongcouldnever get things going, being outscored in every quarter except the last, with the deficit pushed to 28 points at the end of the third term.

Shelley, in in her professional debut, posted seven points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal in 26 minutes of action as astarter

The Moe star was Geelong’s first premier signing ahead of their WNBL inauguration after asuccessful five-year college career in the states withthe University of Oregon and most notably with Nebraska.

United’s next game is tomorrow (November 7) against the SouthsideFlyersagainat Geelong Arena, along with atrip to play Bendigo Spirit on Sunday.

Traralgon's Jade Melbourne and her UC Capitals didn't get off to the start they would have hoped for, going down to Sydney Flames 102-85 at Sydney's Olympic Park. The Capitals were let down by apoor opening quartertothe season, allowing 35 points against and yet matched Sydney through a majority of the way home.

Melbourne individually started her fifth seasoninCanberra well with 20 points, grabbing six rebounds,dishing out fourassists, and asteal and ablock in 35 minutesofplay. The Capitals next play Bendigo at home (AISStadium) this Fridaynightwiththe chance to pick up theirfirst win on the season

Rising star: Kody Tibballs finished with acareer-high 33 points against Moe as Traralgon extended tosix wins in the Countr yBasketball League Photograph supplied

Sherriff gunning for finals action

FOOTBALL AFLWEXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

THE home-and-away seasonofthe 2024 AFLW season came to an end at the weekend, wiping out half the local exports frompremiership contention

Although two local footballers, and their respective teams were already out of the finals race heading into the weekend, two still remain in the hunt for glory.

 AN injury-plagued year for Morwell’s Casey Sherriff will result in afinals run with Hawthorn.

The Hawks securedsecond spot on the ladder, and some, after their 6.10 (46) to 3.5 (23) win over Richmond last Sunday at the Swinburne Centre.

In what appeared to be Hawthorn’s game all along, wasn’t, as the Hawks only got the break on the Tigers in the final half of the last term.

Neither side scored amajor in the opening quarter, with Hawthorn leading two behinds to one at the firstbreak. Both sides got one through the big sticks before halftime, with the Hawks edging further ahead by three points with alate goal.

The third term was quitethe same,this time Hawthornstretchedits lead, beforethe Tigers pegged one backtomake it atwo-pointballgame in favour of the Hawks heading into the final change.

Richmond got the lead with the first goal of the final term,but Hawthorn followedsuittoregain ascendancy,and following astagnated period,it was all Hawthorn.

The Hawksprovedwhy they were premiership contenders, kicking three late goals to put the game beyond doubt, coming home as 23-point winners.

Sherriff continued to get minutes,coming back form injury,and looks set to run awhole game out when the finals series begins.

She had five disposals and four tackles, kicking abehind at the start of the final term, while only spending 72 per cent of the game on the field.

The Hawks finished second on the ladder with 10 wins and one loss, only behind the undefeated North Melbourne (10 wins, one draw).

Hawthorn will play Brisbane this Sunday afternoon in aqualifyingfinalatIkon Park. The winner progresses straight through to apreliminary final, while the loser will face the winner of Port Adelaide and Richmond in ado-or-die semi final.

Despitefinishing second in the AFLW, Hawthorn took out the McClellandTrophy -earning a$1million prize -for the most combined home-and-away points between the men’s and women’s programs.

The Hawks finishedsix pointsabove the Brisbane Lions,aftertallying56points in the men’s competition and 80 in the women’s (AFLW points count as double due to less fixtures).

Of the $1 million prize money, $250,000 is distributed between the women’splaying group, while it is the same for the men’s, $250,000 goes toward club football department staff and the remaining $250,000 goes into the club.

Luckily for Sherriff, she has won the McClelland Trophy twice now, after doing so last season with Melbourne. The Hawks will be presented the award at the WAwards later this month.

 ESSENDON too will be playing finals, following a9.6 (60) to 3.6 (24) win over Carlton at Ikon Park at the weekend.

Traralgon’s Lily-Rose Williamson didn’t feature forthe Bombers but will remain hopeful she can win back her spot ahead of finals.

Essendon will play Fremantle at Perth’s Fremantle Park this weekend in an elimination final. Lose and they’re out, win and they face the loser of North Melbourne versus Adelaide.

 THE seasons for Traralgon’s Darcy Guttridge and Amber Schutte came to an end, as they knew heading into the weekend. Both ended on sour notes.

Guttridge and the Saints went down valiantly to the Lions, 10.8 (68) to 6.5 (41).

The Saints played well to prevent the game from blowing out of proportion, despite it getting as bad as a47-point deficit at three quarter time.

Guttridge had eight disposals, two tackles, and kicked abehind in the loss, as the Saints finished the season in 11th position withfour wins and seven losses.

Schutte and Collingwood weren’t able to collect themselves from the foot-end of the ladder, going down to Melbourne, 11.8 (74) to 4.3 (27).

The Demons won every quarter, going from strength to strengthtocollect the four points, which had them in the top eight momentarily.

Schutte had three disposals and two tacklesin the loss,asCollingwoodcollected the wooden spoon with one win and 10 losses for the season.

Membrey makesMagpie move

FOOTBALL AFL EXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

DAYS after St Kilda delisted key forward Tim Membrey,his move to Collingwood was confirmed on the first day of the delisted free agency period last Friday (November 1).

The Traralgon local has signedatwo-year contract with the Magpies, seeing him through until the end of the 2026 season. Membrey spent 10 yearsatthe Saints, playing 178 games and kicking293 goals. He was drafted to Sydney in the 2012 National Draft, spending two seasons with the Swans, playing one game. Membrey reportedlycompleted amedical assessment with Collingwood towardthe end of last month.

He joins fellow Latrobe Valley local from Morwell, Tew Jiath, at Collingwood.

 DELISTED Maffra pair Max Knobel (Fremantle) and Coby Burgiel (West Coast) will hope to secure their AFL futures before the

Gippsland footy trade tracker

FOOTBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

DISCUSSIONaround local footy never seems to stop. More than amonth after the season ended, some attention has already turned to next year. Over the next few weeks, the Express will be providing weekly updates on such movements Keep up to date with all the ins and outs fromthe Gippsland League, Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League and North Gippsland FNL.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BAIRNSDALE

Recommitted: Tom Blenheim, Chenie ByrneJones, Cooper Harvey, HughLongbottom, Will Mitchell, Xavier Richards.

MORWELL

In: Isaac Abas (Morwell East).

SALE

Recommitted: Andrew Campbell, Tom Campbell.

Out: Patrick Tainsh (Cowwarr).

WARRAGUL

Recommitted: Jack Casson, Patrick Carpenter, James Davidson, Kai MacLean.

In: Koby Grass (Sydney).

Out: Bayley Paul (Hill End).

MID GIPPSLAND

HILL END

Recommitted: Seth Calway, Aaron Fawcett, Ambu Uliando.

In: Bayley Paul (Warragul).

MORWELL EAST

In: Kyle Hearn (Boolarra).

Out: Isaac Abas (Morwell).

THORPDALE

Out: Jordan Ceppi (Korumburra-Bena).

NORTH GIPPSLAND

COWWARR

In: Patrick Tainsh (Sale).

HEYFIELD

In: Darren Sheen (MDU).

SALE CITY

Recommitted: Jayden Allison, Lachlan Carman, Joel Gray,Brysen Nottle,Kyan Sellings, Ostin Waugh.

In: Mason Benson (Sale).

Stars assist with academy

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

SENIOR players are not going to last forever, that's why junior development is so important. Morwell Football-Netball Club have got on the front foot with their Junior Football Academy six-week programwell before the under 16s and under 18s preseasons get underway.

Run by former Morwell senior coach, Harmit Singh, who led the Tigerstoback-to-back premierships in 2013 and 2014, theprogram offers assistance from awide-range of AFL individuals includingformer Morwell juniors Ben Ainsworth, and Changkuoth and Tew Jiath.

Opening in August, 107 kids registered ahead of its launch including 16 girls primarily coming from Morwell Eagles Youth Girls.

Singh recently found his new job in Sydney as the SwansAcademyTalent and Coaching Directorafter more than adecade spent with Collingwood in avarietyofroles, butmost recently as Head of Academies and with the Peter Daicos Academy.

"It was just one of those things where I've run someofthis stuffbefore for clubsand we thought it'd be agreat opportunity to run something at Morwell," he said.

"We put aprogramtogether for like an elevated off seasonprogramand it's beenreallywell received so far."

Having the fortune to see juniors rise up the ranks, grow in ability and confidence, and to one dayplayatthe game'stop level, Singh said it'sa

true eye-opener to see such players in-person to forge that belief for their current crop of young athletes.

"Whentheysee guys like TJ (Tew Jiath), he playedanAFL game thisyearbut lessthan 12 monthsago he wasplaying at Morwell or 18 months ago, so, Iguess the kids can see a reflection of themselves that if you maximise your game, obviously he had come through that Gippy Powerprogram likeall three of those boys did (Jiath brothers and Ainsworth) you can reach your dreams," he said.

Other figures to dropbyincluded Essendon Academy player and draft hopeful, Isaac Kako and CollingwoodStrength and Conditioning Coach, James Foord in different weeks.

Following these six weeks that includes skills training, strength and conditioning sessions, andleadershippractice in 2025, all academy kids will be given an AFLcluband gameday experience that potentially will include an elite training facility tour, training session and meeting professional players.

Singh lauded the club for which he has deep connection and sentiment towards as progressiveinidentifyingareas they wish to grow, both on-field and culturally

"I think the club has been successful for along time because of theway they've looked aftertheir players," he said.

"Players play 100, 150, 200 games at the one clubbecause of the environment acrossboth football and netball. We hope for some more kids to comethrough the club and enjoy their footy or netball."

delisted free agent period concludes on Friday. Knobel wasdelisted with the intention to be re-drafted as arookie with the Dockers, as the ruckman continues to develop in the Western Australian Football League. Knobel could be picked up by another club, ahead of Fremantle.

Burgiel has struggled with constant injuries throughout his two years in the system. Without playing an AFL game, nor aconsistentrun in theWAFL, it appears unlikely that he will be offered achanceatthe top level, unless he can prove some sort of fitness.

Burgiel told the Express that he has been offered to train at West Coast as asupplementary player, with hopes of earning another contract for the coming year.

"If worst case Ididn't get offered acontract then Iwould most likely look to play either WAFL or VFL next season to get myself back onto alist whenever that would be," he said.

"I'm keen to put my head down this preseason and hopefully earn my spot back here at West Coast."

Pointy end: Hawthorn confirmed secondplaceonthe ladder with itswin over Richmond at the weekend.Morwell’sCaseySherriff (right, wearing armguard) will hope to returntofull fitness for finals Photograph: AFL Photos

Spreading wings: Morwell Football-Netball Club has launched their junior football academy. Former Morwell juniors, and nowAFL players,Changkuoth andTew Jiath visited to runa session. Photographs supplied

Learning from the best: Back-to-backMorwell premiership coach Harmit Singh has been running thesix-weekprogram at theTigers.

Super Starkey posts double ton

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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

ROUND 5ofCricket Latrobe Valley AGrade

reintroduced two-day cricket back into the fold.

All sides at the weekend concluded their batting stand meaning the respondents would begin their stints prior to this coming Saturday.

 AT Catterick Crescent, Imperials and Traralgon West took to the field for the first time since Round 1inwhich thematch wasabandoned after the Eagles began their chase.

After aday’s work with only five batters stepping up to the task, Imperials declared at 4/354 during the 63rd over, headlined by adouble century from Tom Starkey.

Skipper Ryan Morley and Starkey put the home side on their backs for acombined 205 runs during their opening partnership.

Morley made acool 92, including 12 fours before beingput to bed in the 44th over after beingcaught by Darcy Cooke.

Starkey meanwhile continued his rampage as Brett Chapman entered and finished with asolid 29 off 38 balls.

Ultimately,Starkey produced his 28th ball across the boundary and added one more run to bring him perfectly to the 200 milestone.

The proceeding ball saw Dilshan Thilakarathne dismissed and ended Imperials stint.

Ben Flemingtook 2/65 including four maidens to be the best of Traralgon West's bowlers.

Despite the damage Imperials sustained, the Eagles took it on in limited time to finish Day 1.

It didn’t start well for the visitors, with Freddie Bowser making aroyal duck after the ball nipped the bat leg side and keeper James Skingle dived for an inspiring catch.

Fellow opener Hayden Kimpton responded however, and Luke Phillips eventually arrived to make 41 before being stumped by Skingle.

Kimpton waseventually ran out, finishingon 42 off 39 balls.

Bryan Griffiths and Cooke providedahandful of runs before play was halted for the day with a score 4/94 after 24 overs.

 CHURCHILL entered at the weekend, starting the season with four wins out of the gate and looked to be the firing side in the competition coming up against Rovers at Duncan Cameron, finishing with a226 total.

While Brae Kellyput up anoteworthy76runs including seven fours and four sixes, there was much inconsistency from the rest of the Cobras line-up.

Ryan Harveyguttedout 23 runs, facing105 balls.

Joel Mason then entered creating the spark the Cobras needed, with himand Harvey stretching outChurchill’s longest partnership before Harvey was caught by Aaron Dodd.

Making 58, Mason lasted all the way through to the final ball upon being stumped by keeper Damien Quigley, putting the Cobras all out in 70 overs.

Simon Duff took 4/80, Navdeep Singh 3/50 and Mitch Leslie 2/24.

Once the field had flipped, Rovers couldn’t find their footing, only managing 3/46 after 24 overs.

 MIRBOO North finished with arespectable 245 against Gormandale at Stoddart Oval.

Faltum to the Gades’ rescue

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By TOM HAYES

LOCAL cricket export Nicole Faltum featured in back-to-back wins for Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League at the weekend.

The Renegades needed to bounceback, following defeatintheiropeninggameofthe season against Brisbane Heat.

First, the Renegades welcomed Perth Scorchers to Junction Oval lastSaturday, with thevisitors winning the toss andelectingtobat.

In the field, Faltum claimed two catches behind the stumps.Firsttogowas MikaylaHinkley for 20 (16), who was beginning to look dangerous with fourboundaries. Faltum’ssecond catchcollected thewicket of Lilly Mills for agolden duck toward the end of the innings.

The Scorchers posted 140.

In return, amonster opening stand from Hayley Matthews (41) and Courtney Webb (61) held the

Tis’ the season for Gippsland golf pro-ams

BY LIAM DURKIN

GOLF clubs across the region will host professionalplayers this week, teaming up with amateurs in ashowcase of the region's courses.

Sale Golf Club commenced with its pro-am on Sunday, wonbyNathan Page shooting at three under.

Trafalgar Golf Club hosts its pro-am today (Wednesday, November 6), before action moves to Traralgon across this Thursday and Friday.

From there, Yarram Golf Club is nexton the list, hosting its pro-am on Saturday, November 9.

Professional golfers are expected to make their way from pro-am to pro-am as part of the Gippsland circuit.

Far fromthe perceived glitzand glamour of professional sport, most professional golfers rely on pro-amstomakealiving, with no guarantee of leavinganevent with much prize money.

Additionally, Warragul Country Club will host the Gippsland Super 6Tournament next month (December 9-15).

The tournament is part of the 2024 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, with $200,000 in prize money up for grabs.

Afull wrap of the Trafalgar and Traralgon pro-ams will feature in next weeks Express

Skipper Ben Heath got things off right with 48 runs, but it was ashowingfor ZachHolliswho was firsttocome on after opener Logan Anders was caught by keeper Dylan Keyhoe.

Hollis poured88off 100 balls, givingMirboo North the firepower needed to step closer to their second win for the year.

IainAllan (28) and Cameron Schellekens (16) were additional contributors for Mirboo North. Yohan Soyza took 4/66 and Patrick Brooks 3/39.

Gormandale lasted12.5oversbefore the day was done, making 0/36 in which Campbell Peavey started their chase with 22.

 WILLOW GROVE dropped the ball at Joe Tabuteau Reserve (Moe Racecourse), posting a bleak 74 in just 47 overs.

The Wolves had little room to move as Latrobe bowler Jacob Bloomfield ran to an epic 5/12 performance, including eight maidens in his 12 overs. DarcyWalsh added25runsoff 38 balls to perform best for the Wolves, but that was pretty much all she wrote.

Steven Hanning also took 2/7, Stacy Rockliff2/10 and Salman Rasool 1/13.

Electing to bowl had proven to be the correct method for Latrobe, simultaneously finding themselvesinto the match and deflating their opponent after such astrong defence.

Once play was stopped for Day 1, the Sharks had already passed Willow Grove while still at the 44th over -currently at 9/109.

Hanning was the true stand-out so far, finishing with 52 which carried Latrobe over the line for first innings points.

To the Wolves credit, Nathan Weatherhead has taken 4/23 and Ben Edebohls 3/17.

Cover points with Liam Durkin

Historyinthe making

SOME recordsthat may never be broken were possibly set at the weekend.

While Cricket Latrobe Valley recognises the histories of Traralgon District and Central Gippsland(andYallournDistrict), the league in its modern incarnation (second season) saw anine-wicket haul and adouble ton last weekend.

CATS all-rounder Cal Stewarttook scarcely believable figures of 9/26 against Raiders in Premier A, while Imperials batsmanTom Starkey made 200 not out against Traralgon West in AGrade.

Double tons are ararity in local cricket, while you generallyfind‘nine fas’ in preWorld War1recordswhengames were played in literal cow paddocks and batsmen armed with fence posts.

Leading ladies

NOT often you see an innings like this in a losing effort.

Latrobe’s Stacey Rockliff blasted 66 not out off just 37 balls for Latrobe Women last Thursday,but it wasn’t enough to defeat Willow Grove.

Renegades in good stead, reaching 102 before Webb’s wicket was taken.

Faltum wasn’t required to bat as her teammates picked up the remaining runs in the final 10 overs, doing do with 14 balls to spare.

 THERE wasn’t much time to dwell on the victory, as the Renegades met the Adelaide Strikers at Junction Oval the following day.

The Strikers won the toss and elected to bat, perhaps nottaking note of what happened the previous day.

Despite making 5/157, the visitors had at least faced their allotted 20 overs. Faltum wasn’t required in the field, with only two catches taken in the outfield for the entire team.

It was slim pickings in the Renegades’ chase, with no one making more than 20 until captain Sophie Molineaux got to the crease. She smashed 64 from 32 balls, including 12 boundaries (three sixes, nine fours).

Following her wicket at 7/139, plentyofwork was still to do in the final four overs in the match as Faltum entered the fray.

Faltum, who usually bats higher up the order, remained cool and composed as the Renegades fought closer to the winning total, butitcame down to the death.

With six runs needed from the final over,Faltum had it all to do. Adot ball from the first delivery just increased the pressure, but two runs restored parity after the next delivery.

Faltum then played areverse sweep, going for glory to the unattended third-man boundary, but mistimed to only grab asingle. Faltum returned to the strike with the next ball, to face the last two of the innings.

Going for glory once again, Faltum mistimed the incomingballand was nearly bowled, then stumped. Nonetheless, it came down to the last ball

Some excellent bowling for the Strikers had brought the game to the finaldelivery, with the Renegades requiring two runs, and Faltum on strike.

She slapped the ball straight down the ground, almost stopped by the bowler’s foot, setting the fielders off on achase. As they retuned for the secondrun,the ball was only being sent to the wicket as she gothome withtimetospare to claim another winfor theRenegades.

YES,Peter Siddle still plays professional cricket.

The Morwell nativewas included in Victoria’s latest Sheffield Shield side with asweep of players on national duty for Australia A. Nonetheless, he has shownthat he has stillgot it, at least at Shield level.

Siddle turns 40 later this month and was signed by Victoria not only for his ability, but also in a mentor role to help the up and coming youth throughoutthe squad.This time around he was needed for his ability.

Coming up against South Australia, Victoria captain Will Sutherland elected to field after winning the toss, putting Siddle straight into the action. An intense slog to start the game saw South Australia defend their wickets well, but once Siddle gotgoing, he produced havoc at the top of the order.

After finishing the 30th over, Victoria had South Australia1/62. Siddle was given the ball ahead of the 31st over, and it didn’t start according to plan, with Daniel Drew slapping him for four.

Spotlight: Nicole Faltum (left) celebratesafter hittingthe winning runs forthe Renegades at the weekend against theAdelaide Strikers. Photograph: Melbourne Renegades/X

Siddle clearly didn’t take that lightly, as he saw the back of Drew with the next delivery, snicking one to Sam Harper behind the stumps.

Jake Lehmann, the son of former Australian coach, Darren, came to the crease. He didn’t last long, two balls in fact, becoming Siddle’s next victim, this time for asecond-ball duck. All of asudden, South Australia’sscore read 3/66inamatterof minutes.

Siddle also claimedthe wicket of Liam Scott toward the end of the innings, bowling him, leaving the score 8/260. Scott was amassive part of South Australia’s middle order dominance, making53 (82).

In the final 20 overs of its innings, South Australia scored another40-oddrunstofinish on 307. Siddle finishedwithfigures 3/57 off 23 overs with nine maidens.

Victoria weren’t as composed in the middleorder as South Australia, despite afantasticinnings from Harper, leading the way with 89.

Siddle made 10 batting at number nine, with Harper, momentarily.Victoria’s first innings soon came to an end, 75 runs short of South Australia’s total, as they took to the field once again.

This time around, Siddlecrashedthrough the South Australiatop order, claiming the earlyscalps of Henry Hunt in the third over for asecond-ball duck, caught behind by Harper, then 10 overs later, he got Drew again, this time for 23 via the same method as the first innings.

At 2/50, some wickets were needed thickand fast,asSouth Australia’s lead already exceeded 100 runs.

Siddle had the third wicket 15 overs later, while some more damage was done. He trapped Conor McInerney in front of his stumps, sendinghim packingfor 39.Now theSouth Australian lead was beyond 150.

He wasn’t done there, claiming the fourthwicket, and his seventh of the match, enticing South Australia captain Alex Carey who edged behind on 42.

Siddle finished with figures of 4/63 off 18 overs, as South Australia declared at 9/270 -alead of 345.

At the time of print, Victoria had started their second innings, and was 0/9 at stumps on Day 3.

Rockliff smashed seven fours and asix, strikingat178.37, yetthe Wolves, ledby openers Montana Donoghue (35 not out) and Kylie Mann(27 not out) wonthe game by nine wickets.

Mann had aproductive game, taking 3/20 earlier in the night.

Rockliff is part of aselect group of women to have played men’s first grade cricket for their home club.

Heyfield’s Maddison Winter has been included in the Victoria CountryUnder 16 squad, with championships to be heldinthe new year

Heyfield (perhaps unfortunately and equally strangely) hasn’t fieldedafirst grade team in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association formany ayear now.

Joining forces

SPEAKING of Sale-Maffra, it looks like Toongabbie has formedajunior allegiance with clubs further east.

The Rams’ under 16 team last Friday containedplayers withthe surnames Hurley and Mayman -both prominent in SMCA circles. Junior crossover is common between associations, who usually play games on different days and in different age groups. Granted it can make some teams stronger, at its heart is more kids playing cricket, which is surely the objective.

Staggeringly, theSMCA still plays juniors on aSaturday morning.

This has historically put ahugestrainon senior players fulfilling coaching roles, as they are tied up with junior teams before heading offtoplay theirown games in the afternoon.

Hiding to nothing

AQUICK nod to any opening bats dismissed late on Day 1atthe weekend.

Having suffered the same fate, Ican certainly sympathise.

You almost feel as though there is now no point bringing your kit for Day 2. Centrals lost apole in their nine over ‘survival’ period, while Glengarry did the same in just four overs. It is called the hardest timetobat,and with good reason.

After spending 70-80oversinthe field, and then being given 10 minutes to put all your batting gear on and go out and face the new ball without any real time to warm up, against bowlersattheir freshest, the odds aren’t exactly in your favour.

Iwill say Bellbird Park, Drouin has topped Mirboo North for worst walk back to the sheds.

Bothare greatvenues,but have lengthy trots back following adismissal.

Mirboo North requires you to walk up a huge slope, and then further along gravel back into the rooms. At Bellbird, you walk down a30metre path, throughacorridorand thenthrough amaze of doorsthat can’t be left open.

GOLF

Stewart’ssimply sensational spell

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BY LIAM DURKIN

TRADITIONALISTSrejoiced as two day cricket returned at the weekend.

The first day of Round 5inCricket Latrobe Valley Premier Asaw most teams use up their available battingtime, with thechallengenow moving to those in response to try and do similar.

 EX STUDENTS were asked to have ahit by Centrals, and finished Day 1with ascore of 187 to defend.

The league got its first look at Lions import and former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Nuwan Pradeep, who took the new ball for the visitors.

The Sharks curbed his influence as far as wickets were concerned, with Pradeep finishing with figures of 1/25 off 14 overs.

Jimmy Pryde and Hayden Richards negotiated the first session for the home side, making 46 and 24 respectively, before Jackson McMahon came in andscored52off 87 ballsatfirst drop.

With no Lee Stockdale in the line-up, Ex Students showed they certainly aren’t aone-man show,and lasted the best part of 80 overs in their first dig. Centrals were able to pick up wickets at semiregular intervals, with poles tumbling the longer the innings went on.

CoreyPollardtook 4/28 and Hiran Rajapakse 3/19, along with Will Littlejohn who chipped in with 2/28.

The Lions were given nine overs to survive until stumps,and will go into Day 2with the score 1/14.

 TOONGABBIE batted all day against Morwell.

The Rams accepted the challenge of being sent in at Keegan Street, and finished on 194 after92overs

Amal Athulathmudali was again the linchpin of the batting effort for the visitors, top scoring with 61 off just 55 balls -five of which went over the fence.

Daniel Barry played an opposite but equally valuable hand at number seven, making an unbeaten 51 off 199 rocks.

His stand with Matt Barry for the last wicketwas just as valuable, with the young left arm orthodox hanging around for 71 balls.

Morwell didn’t do muchwrong with the ball, evidenced by five bowlers all having economyrates with aone beforethe decimal point.

Pace and spin combined to good effectfor the Tigers, as Todd Dixon collected3/15and Mark Cukier 2/33.

 BOYS who bat left handed and bowl right handed.

Ascintillating century from Benn Zomer helped Moe to acommanding total of 275 against Glengarry.

Leading by example, the vice captain walked off

Ted Summerton Reserve with 146 to his name, the bulk of which was scored bating alongside skipper Noah Kane

Thepairput on 124 for the fourth wicket, with Kane making atimely 54.

His half centurydug Moe out of trouble, afterthe home side had been reduced to 4/37. His effort also coincidedwith apersonal landmark,goingpast 1500 first grade runs for the club.

Zomer meanwhile kept batting, and brought up his second first gradeton in as manyseasons after joining the Lions from Latrobe two years ago.

In all, it was just about the perfect two day innings from theleft hand bat, striking at 64.60, hitting 15 fours and three sixes.

The Magpies toiled well in the field,and were rewarded with flurries of wicketsatboththe start and end of theinnings

Nat Freitag took 4/54, Sam Marks 2/27 and Al Jenkin 2/66.

In what turned out to be aclassic case of Catch 22, Glengarry wassomewhatpunished by taking the 10th wicket, meaningthey hadtobat four tricky overs before stumps.

The Magpies were on abit of ahiding to nothing when they wentout to bat, and lost awicket among the 24 balls.

 IF only he played every week.

An incredible bowling effort from Callum Stewart put CATS in the driver’s seat against Raiders.

One of thegreats: CATS allrounder Callum Stewarttook insane figuresof9/26againstRaidersatthe weekend, creating anew club recordfor best figures in AGrade.Hehad asay in all 10 wickets,taking acatch to completearemarkableday File photograph

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TOTAL (9 Overs) 1/14

EX STUDENTS1ST INNINGS BOWLING

MHarris 5-2-7-1, AMatthews4-2-6-0

EX STUDENTSV CENTRALS at TerryHunter Oval

EX STUDENTS1ST INNINGS

JPryde bJ Littleton 46

HRichards cJ Mathewsb JLittleton 24

JMcMahon cNPradeep bH Rajapakse 52

NMillington cB Williamson bNPradeep 15

RBattistac NPradeep bH Rajapakse 18

MHarris cN/A bHRajapakse 10

ZBastin c&b CPollard..........................................................................5

MWarne not out.....................................................................................6

FGraham cJMathewsb CPollard. ...............0 AMatthewsb CPollard.......................................................................0

ABrady bCPollard. .....0

Sundries (0w 0nb 6lb 5b) 11

TOTAL(76.1 Overs) 187

CENTRALS 1STINNINGS BOWLING NPradeep 14-7-25-1, TGamage17-6-36-0, CWhitehead 6-116-0, THourigan 7-0-24-0, JLittleton 9-2-28-2, CPollard15.15-28-4, HRajapakse 8-3-19-3

CENTRALS 1STINNINGS BATTING

LSpeairs cFGraham bMHarris .............2

JLittleton not out 10

HRajapakse not out ..............................................................................0

Sundries (0w 1nb 1lb 0b) 2

MORWELLVTOONGABBIE at Keegan Street

TOONGABBIE 1STINNINGS

TDunn run out: Todd Dixon, TFord.................................................7

IJayasinghe cB Clymo bBBrincat ..2

AAthulathmudali lbwT Dixon 61

RWheildon st HStockdale bMCukier 23

SRyanc DDay bMCukier .................................................................0

JBruceb TDixon ...................................................................................1

DBarrynot out 51

MStoddartcunknown bT Dixon 21

BCooper bT Ford ..................................................................................3

NFarley cJCampbell bDDay ..........................................................1

MBarryrun out BMills 10 Sundries (1w 2nb 8lb 3b) 14

TOTAL(92 Overs) 194

MORWELL 1STINNINGS BOWLING

TFord28-12-72-1, BBrincat 11-4-13-1, BMills 1-0-17-0, M

Cukier 18-2-33-2, TDixon 12-6-15-3, FHomyoon 8-2-9-0, B

Clymo 1-0-3-0, DDay 13-5-21-1

GLENGARRYV MOE at Fred King Oval

MOE PREMIER 1STINNINGS

ESheekey cB Marks bNFreitag ......................................................9

RPhoenix cSMarks bM Merton .....................................................0

—The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 6November, 2024

APhilip cS Marks bNFreitag 17

BZomer cCRobson bAJenkin. 146 LSmith cSMarks bNFreitag ............................................................0

NKane cFMarks bNFreitag 54

KHughes cCDunnb SMarks 21

Jarryd Atkinsonc:N Freitag bS Marks 3

JShields runout CDunn 12

AJohnstone cC Graham bAJenkin. ........................................0

RBlunt not out ..........................3

Sundries (1w 0nb 6lb 3b) 10

TOTAL(80.2 Overs) 275

GLENGARRY1ST INNINGS BOWLING

NFreitag 24.2-7-54-4, MMerton15-2-59-1, FMarks 10-3-410, AJenkin 19-1-66-2, GWaack-Hawkins 4-0-19-0, SMarks

8-1-27-2

GLENGARRY1ST INNINGS

AJenkin not out......................................................................................2

FMarks bLSmith ..................................................................................0

CGraham not out .........0

Sundries (0w 0nb 2lb 0b) ....................................................................2

TOTAL(4Overs) 1/4

MOE PREMIER 1STINNINGS BOWLING

KHughes 2-1-1-0, LSmith 2-1-1-1

RAIDERSVCATS at Yinnar Turf

RAIDERS 1STINNINGS

GCheshireb CStewart. .19

RWebber bCStewart. 72

DStaresc:Palmer b: CStewart. 10

The former English pro basically did it all, and took insane figures of 9/26 off 18.1 overs to see Raiders bowled out for 165.

Of the nine, three knocked over the timber and another was leg before.

Raiders figured their best approach was to score off the other bowlers, and they managed to do this to decenteffect, only for wickets to fallonceStewart had the ball back in his hand.

Taking to Yinnar Turf, the home side actually got off to amagnificent start, thanks mainlytoRob ‘Barney’ Webber smashing 72 off 87 balls.

Akila Silva contributed 41 to the total, however, as has been an early season theme forRaiders, wickets werelost in clumps and the lower order didn’t put up much resistance.

Time was of no concern for CATS once Raiders had been bowled out, and they knockedoff 109 runs in the 32 overs before stumps.

English import Owen Palmer fell just three runs short of ahalf-century, while Nathan Harrup (30 not out) and Eric Porigneaux (22 not out) saw the team to the end of the day’s play.

The visitors need 56 runs to win with eight wickets in hand.

Time will be of the essenceifCATSwish to push for an outright. Given Harrup is more of an accumulator rather than astrokemaker,itmay take another 30 overs for the visitors to get the requiredruns. That would then leave CATS around 50 overs to bowl Raiders out again.

Outrights are hard to come by, but with CATS yet to pick up points for awin this season, taking maximum credits here could really give their season an instant kick along.

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REPRESENTATIVE cricket resumes this Sunday.

Latrobe Valley senior men have adecent bus trip ahead, travelling to Inverlochtotake on Leongatha.

Latrobe Valley will look to respond after their first round defeat to Warragul a fortnight ago. The Wild Dogs have the bye, while neighbours Bairnsdale and Sale-Maffra will battle in the other Gippsland Cricket League match. In senior women’s,LatrobeValleytravel to Sale Oval to play the Sharks.

Junior GCL also commences this Sunday, although Latrobe Valleyhas the bye in under 15s and under 13s. Latrobe Valley will play its first game in those age groups on Sunday, November 17. The under 18s nextgameisSunday, November 24.

ASilva cT Panyangara bCStewart. 41 LMaynardb CStewart ....................9

TRobertson lbwC Stewart. ................0 BRiverscC StewartbS GGissara 5 MHigginscBHagley bCStewart. ................0

HMcColl c:Palmerb:CStewart .................5

AJoshynot out .......................................................................................0

PGunathilake cB Hagley bCStewart. ..2

Sundries (1w 0nb 0lb 1b) ....................................................................2

TOTAL(53 Overs) 165 CATS 1STINNINGS BOWLING TPanyangara 5.5-2-8-0, BHagley 4-0-17-0, EPass 3-0-9-0, C Stewart18.1-5-26-9, SGissara 9-2-26-1, HCooper 10-1-65-0, J Cochrane 3-0-13-0 CATS 1STINNINGS

JCochrane cL MaynardbB Rivers ..2

OPalmer b: RWebber 47 NHarrupnot out 30

EPorigneaux not out 22

Sundries (0w 0nb 1lb 7b) ....................................................................8

TOTAL(32 Overs) 2/109

RAIDERS 1STINNINGS BOWLING

BRivers 7-2-24-1, HMcColl 7-1-28-0, RWebber7-2-21-1, G Cheshire2-0-6-0,PGunathilake 4-0-11-0, LMaynard 3-0-7-0, TRobertson 2-1-4-0

Veterans play local double-header

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BY GORDON COWLING

GEELONG Veterans Cricket Club brought two teams to Traralgon on Sunday to play asimultaneousdouble-header against the Gippsland Goannas teams.

The Over 60s game was on the main ground at Traralgon Recreation Reserve (Terry Hunter Oval).

Geelong won the toss and asked the Goannas to bat first.

The two Rays again opened the innings, with Ray Floyd out in the first over to inherit the 'duck necklace'!

First gamerGraeme Ingle joined Ray Smith and they took the score to 26 when Ingle was bowled by Phil Davis for 14.

Col Carmodyand Smithhad added37runs before Carmody was run out for 13 with the score 3/68 at the 20 over drinks break.

Smithretiredfor awell made 40 in the 21st over as thescore reached 6/89 after30overs and finally 6/129 after compulsory close at 40.

Bernie Symons and Ingle opened the bowling for the Goannas.

Ingle broke through in thesixth over,with Murray Moore taking the catch.

Symons limped offmidwaythroughhis fourth over, which was completedbyMoore.Rob Bacchetti and Peter Anton bowled the next 10 overs, with Anton striking twice justbefore drinkstohave Geelong 3/89 after 20 overs.

Moore resumed his spell and was joined by Jim Armstrong as Mark Brown took acatch from Moore's bowling and Armstrong hit the stumps as Geelong reached 5/108 after 26 overs. Michael Limb, the Geelongcaptain, and wicketkeeper Tom O'Brien batted sensibly for afew overs and the Goannas score was passed in the 32nd over.

 THE respective Over 70 teams lined up on the adjacent Number 2oval (Old Trafford), with Neil Meredith, the Goannas captain, winning the toss and deciding to bat.

Jeff Phillips and Warren Dummettopened the innings and took the score to 22 in the sixth over when Dummett was well caughtbyAnn Sing for 13. Phillips made21asthe scoremounted to 1/87 at the 20 over drinks break.

Fred Debono retiredfor 24 and Ian Southallfor 34 andGordonCowling for 37, before Phillips returned and finished unbeaten on 24 to have the Gippsland score read arespectable 5/190.

The Goannas bats had been retiring after 30 balls, but the Geelong team decided 25 balls was their retirement.

Southall and Cowling openedthe bowlingfor the Goannas, with Southall bowling the opening batsman in his fourth over.

After 10 oversthe score was1/23and Barrie Nunn and Meredith came into the attack.

Geelong captain Foster ran himself outinthe 15th over and the score at drinks was 2/54. Debonoand Kelvin Bond came on after drinks and the score mounted steadily as Ian Davis, aNational Over 70s rep, hit out for 43 from his 25 balls. When the next wicketfell, it was Southall taking agood catch from Andrew Smith'sbowling and the score was 3/93 in the 29th over.

Geelong lastfew batsmen were unable to increase

the scoring rate and Geelong completed their innings at 5/108.

Southall took 1/10 off five overs,Smith 1/4 off four and Meredith 1/17 off seven to be best of the Goannas bowlers in their third win for the season.

 GIPPSLAND played against Warrandyte

Over 70s on Tuesday, October 29.

The match was scheduled for Duncan Cameron, only for players to find that Latrobe City Council had decided (that morning) to come and top dress the ground.

Goannas president Neil Meredith attacked his contact list to find avacant and machine-free ground.

Eventually, Old Trafford was used.

Warrandyte won the toss and elected to bat on aparkthat had not seen amower for some time.

Ian Southall and Gordon Cowling opened the bowling, with Southall bowling five overs for one run.

After 10 overs, the score was 0/9.

In fact,the two opening batsmen retired after 30 balls each for atotal of six runs!

Barrie Nunn and Kel Bond were the next two bowlers, with Nunn in particular using the cross breeze beautifully, as he hit the stumps in his fourth over and Warrandyte were 1/36 at the 20 over drinks break.

Rob White, Over 70 international for Australia, hit out, with Steve Pascoe, seeingthe score reach 82 after 30 overs and then 2/132 at compulsory close.

Southalltook1/7 off nine overs, Cowling 1/16 off eight and Nunn 1/30 off six to be best of the Gippsland bowlers.

TheGoannas inningsstart wasnobetter than Warrandyte's, as Warren Dummett and Donald Cameron were both dismissedwithoutscoring.

The score was 2/12 after 10 overs.

Ian Gibson and Derek Morris set about repairing

the innings, with Gibson caught on the boundary for 15 and Morris retiring for 12.

Southall retiredat38and Meredithat40, as they put on 60 runs in seven overs.

Thescore waspassed after32overs four wickets down

Agreat win for the Goannas against asidewho had not lost since the 2022/23 season!

 THE Over 60s team will play at Yarra Valley on November 17, as Rob Taylor heads off to

Whack: Traralgon’s Ted Addison plays to leg in the Over 70s game against Geelong

Photograph supplied

represent Victoria in the National titles being held in Brisbane from November 11 to 17.

The Over 50s team will play ahome game against the Ballarat Over 50 team this Sunday (November 10), and the Over 70s team will play the Essendon/ BarklyStreetteamatDuncan Cameron, Traralgon (Rovers Cricket Club).

The Over 70snational titles will be held in Dubbo from November 21, with Ian Gibson and Ian Southall playing in the Vic 1side, and Gordon Cowling in the Vic 3side in Division 2.

CRICKET LATROBEVALLEY -LOWER GRADE SCORES

Saturday,

November 2

PREMIER B(ROUND5)

Morwell 184 (J Pullen 83, JHolden 4/7, RJohnson 4/50) def Churchill 7/145 (S Forbes 32, SFreeman 25, MCarstein 2/15, KAlam 2/25, BReside 2/33), Toongabbie 6/161 (J Love 53, MFarley 39*, JPorter2/25) def Glengarry9/160 (S Saju 79, SHenry29, THood 4/27, WZalesiak 2/9, BHood 2/40), Jeeralang-Boolarra 4/311 (B McCormack 163, GSmith 116, GStephens 2/55) defTraralgon West 152 (J McMillan 43, B Howe 32,KCordery31, JCecil 4/23, JHoy 2/23, CStanton 2/29), CATS 3/133 (R Hare42, MAnthofer25) def Mirboo North 6/128 (G Vanderzalm 40*, GWalker 31*, CLePage 25, VPenrose 3/31, JMotta 2/8), Thorpdale 4/133 (K O'Connell 41, LMorphett 38,J Durkin 34, LFernance2/12)def Ex Students 9/130 (D Churchill 51, LSwain 3/22, KDron2/16, H Ferguson 2/18)

BGRADE (ROUND 5)

Imperials 3/166 (B Sizeland 49*, TBell39*, DCampbell 33, TPaulet 25) def WillowGrove 8/164 (B Hams 66, AWilkes 46, BSizeland 3/3, AMoss 3/30, LRickwood 3/38), Moe8/98 (D Briggs 33, CWhite 6/18) def Gormandale 97 (M Whitney 3/15, DFarmer3/19), Centrals 5/240 (D Rode 135, HBerry56, DRichards 3/39) def Rovers 49 (C Perera 3/9, Brodie Howlett

2/1, BOuld2/7, Himesh Rajapakse 2/8), Raiders 9/163(J Berryman-Lambert 45,Jack Daddo 35, HRai 28, CHill 26, V Peddinti 4/28, JFourlze3/22) def Latrobe 99 (R Hebbard34, ZQuinsey-Munro4/17, CHill 4/20, NSandhu2/21)

PREMIER CAND CGRADE

LEAGUE WIDE BYEFOR MELBOURNE CUP

Women's -Thursday, October 31

CHAMPIONSHIP (ROUND 3)

Mirboo North 1/118 (K Collins 34*, ADean23*) defRovers 5/41 (S Minster 16*, KCollins 2/4, TMcConnell 2/11), Willow Grove5/73 (J Christie 34*) def Raiders 6/63 (D King 22, THunt17, JChristie 2/3, HFerguson 2/16), Ex Students 4/82 (D Godenzi 31*) def Morwell 4/78 (K Stockdale 20, N Freeman 19)

PREMIER (ROUND 3)

Imperials 1/94 (K Morley 30*, RReid 25*, PWheeler 19*) def Raiders 4/89 (G Sanders 27*), WillowGrove 1/82 (M Donoghue 35*, KMann 27*) def Latrobe 7/79 (S Rockliff 66*, KMann 3/20), Churchill 4/68 (D Cole 19, KDownes2/12, T Leahy2/12) def Centrals 2/63(KDoble 23)

CRICKET LATROBEVALLEY -MATCH REPORTS ON

GORMANDALE 1STINNINGS BATTING

JUNIORS

Under 16 (Round 4, Friday, November 1, T20)

Ex Students 8/109 (F Graham 33*, LBastin 20*, CBoyes 3/23,K Senthilkumar 2/12) def Gormandale/Rovers 8/37 (A Gore 2/4, RClark 2/5, JKee 2/11), WillowGrove 6/106 (D Walsh 38*, NSallee 24, TWebber 2/13) def Raiders 7/104 (K Caldwell 32*, ACeeney 32*,J Keily 2/17, MEdebohls 2/19), Centrals 3/104 (N Gamage 31*, SRajapakse 29) def Moe 5/62 (K Micallef 32*, EDissanayake 2/1) ,Toongabbie 2/173 (X Hurley 31*, BCooper 29*,T Young28*, MMayman 27) def Morwell/Latrobe14(THood4/6,J Wall 2/1, TYoung 2/6), Glengarry-bye Under 14 (Round 3, Wednesday, October 30, T20)

Gormandale/Rovers 4/102 (J Armstrong21*) def Willow Grove6/85 (N Sallee 33*), Jeeralang-Boolarra 5/126 (T Blake 19, OStanton 19, BFife3/14, ANardone 2/23) def Moe8/49 (G Sanders 2/6), Ex Students 3/120 (L Mackay 30*, TChurchill 26*, JHazelman 19) def Morwell 7/85 (A Shirreff 23*, TCasey 22, KLang 18, APanwar3/9, HOuthart2/4, JHazelman2/6), Centrals 2/125 (N Gamage 33*, KMorrison 18*) def Latrobe 4/103 (B Duncan 31*, AMadex 22, WLambert2/8), Mirboo North- bye.

cKMulley bR Fiddelaers 14

JBloomfield cJHammond bBEdebohls .....................5

SHanning cN Wheildon bN Weatherhead 52 RChokununga cN Wheildon bD Walsh .......................................0

CFreshwater cHPhoenix bN Weatherhead 10

SFreshwater c&b NWeatherhead ..0

KChapman c: Payton b: NWeatherhead .......................................3 SRasool not out......................................................................................2 SRockliff not out ....................................................................................0 Sundries (3w 0nb 1lb 2b) 6 TOTAL (44Overs) 9/109 WILLOW GROVE1ST INNINGS BOWLING

luke payton 6-2-14-0,B Edebohls 9-3-17-3, RFiddelaers

5-1-18-1, DWalsh 8-0-30-1, NWeatherhead 11-5-23-4, J Hammond 4-1-4-0, SDawson 1-1-0-0

GORMANDALEVMIRBOO NORTH at StoddartOval

MIRBOO NORTH 1STINNINGS

LAnders cDKeyhoeb CPeavey. ..................8

BHeath bY Soyza 48

ZHollis cNScammell bMHibbs 88 JSinclair c&b YSoyza ...........................................................................3

IAllan cD Keyhoe bPBrooks 28

LChila lbwY Soyza ................................................................................8

CSchellekenscD Keyhoe bP Brooks 16

MWoodall cT Reynolds bY Soyza ..................................................6

DMathewsbP Brooks .........................................................................7

DBanks cNSoyza bNHeard............................................................4

AThomas not out...................................................................................0

Sundries (3w 11nb 3lb 12b) 29

TOTAL (77.3 Overs) 245

GORMANDALE 1STINNINGS BOWLING

NHeard12.3-7-16-1, CPeavey15-5-35-1, PBrooks12-4-39-3, YSoyza 22-4-66-4, TReynolds 5-0-30-0, NSoyza 3-0-22-0,M Hibbs 8-1-22-1

NScammell not out...............................................................................8

CPeaveynot out 22

Sundries (0w 1nb 3lb 2b) ....................................................................6

TOTAL(12.5 Overs) 0/36

MIRBOO NORTH 1STINNINGS BOWLING

MWoodall 4-0-20-0, AThomas5-4-6-0, DBanks 2.5-1-5-0, Z Hollis 1-1-0-0

IMPERIALSVTRARALGONWEST at Catterick Crescent

TRARALGON IMPERIALS 1STINNINGS

RMorley cD CookebBFleming 93

TStarkey not out 200

BChapman cMGriffiths bJ Cooke 29

AAnubhavcDCooke bHBright 13

DThilakarathne bBFleming ..............4

Sundries (0w 5nb 4lb 6b) 15

TOTAL(63.4 Overs) 4dec 354

TRARALGON WEST 1STINNINGSBOWLING

HKimpton16-0-88-0, JCooke 9-0-70-1, BFleming 17.4-4-652, HBright 9-2-34-1, FBowser 4-0-33-0, LPhillips 2-0-13-0, B Bright 4-0-19-0, MGriffiths 2-0-22-0

TRARALGON WEST 1STINNINGS

FBowser cJSkingle bT Mann ........................0

HKimpton run out: DThilakarathne,D Thompson. 42

MGriffiths cJ Skingle bT Mann .......................................................2

LPhillipsstJSkingle bJ Randall 41

BGriffiths notout...................................................................................4

JCooke not out.......................................................................................5

TOTAL4

Running all over the globe

ATHLETICS

HARRIERS BY BARRYHIGGINS

USUAL, and even internationalduty for the Traralgon Harriers was prevalent last month. Runnerstook to Lake Hyland precinct on Thursday, October 17, where they were forced to dodge sporadic raindrops across three laps. There was asting in the tale -two of the laps demanded asteep S-W uphill detour from near the ‘Nugget’ Hare homestead toward Monash Way and return, before enjoying the level decking of the lake boardwalk.The Podmore family again excelled, with Stacey runningwiththree of her children, Dempsey, Melveyand Belkey.Gab Browne, Adam van Baalen and Ruth Duljas were meticulous in their pacing, all crossing the finish line in one hour flat.

Asmall number of Harriers added to the 40,000plus finishersinthe Melbourne Marathon. Despite atumble and its associated five-minute delay, Glenn Graham still finished well under the three hour 30 mark. His wife Karen finished the half marathon in seventh place in her women’s age group. Ian Twite celebrated his 30th year of running marathons, (making him eligible for the Hallof Fame), and his 74th marathon, as his age begins to approach that number. Mark Rossiter made it an even dozen Melbourne Marathons in his total of 22 and counting. Michelle Sawyer also ran her 10th Melbourne, making her aSpartan.

Nearly50,000 runners took to the streets of Chicago the previous week forthe Chicago Marathon. Oneofthem waslocal HarrierStephen Renehan. Whilethe marathondistance is 42.2km, it took Stephen an extra 15,000km to get there, but he still achieved at just over three hours marathon time, with no time allowance for jetlag.

On the other side of the world, Molly Irvine took partinthe worldtriathlonchampionship finals in Spain.

Molly had afew nerve-wracking days when her racing bike was lost in transit. After much effort from her supportteam and her travelagent,it arrived just before race day.

 WITH the Teachers Games and Sydney Marathon behind them, the Harriers were again looking at abusy but exciting period as they began their summer program period. Between the two major city marathons, some Harriers fitted in a hike to the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse and back.

Many Harriers members did volunteer duty for the athletics section of the Victorian Teachers Games over the first few days of the September school holidays. The multi-day, multi-sport event, hosted by the Latrobe City, allowed education professionals to participate andconnectthrough arange of sporting, recreation, wellness and social events.Club members workedtoensurethe Games ran smoothly, whileintroducing the Harriers to runners from across the state.

Further north, twoHarriersran the Sydney Marathon. First held in 2000 and called ‘The Host City Marathon’, it has continued every year since as alegacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The runnersbegin by crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the Sydney Opera House. Dedicated paramedic Alysha Duncan participated.

“The last kilometre was afantastic cruise down along hill, where Ispotted (fellow Harrier) Jason Odlum cheering me on after his own amazing sub-4 result righttothe Sydney Opera House where hundreds of supporterswere assembled,”she said. Odlum was aiming for a sub-four hour finish and was on target for a3:45timewhen he rolled his

ankle near the 37-kilometre mark.

“I was in great discomfort, and hobbled through the last five kilometres, which were luckily mainly downhill. Iwas satisfied to be under the four hour mark -byfourteen seconds!”

Despite his injury, Jason finished in the top half of the men’s field and in his age group.

IN more good news, the Harriers were nominated in the category of Most Popular Sporting Club in the 2024 CommBank People’s Choice Awards.

On October 3, runners and walkers enjoyed the mild weatherand daylight aroundthe Liddiard Road circuit.

It wasagain afamily affair, with Stacy Podmore and three of her sons just outnumbering the three (nee) Bridle sisters:Lee, Karenand Kristine. And it was family bragging rights when Yani Cornthwaite was the first woman finisher, with her father Ian the third male, albeit three minutes faster! Molly Irvine cruised around the course in her lead up to the World Triathlon Championship Finals.

At the after run gathering, Harriers President, Phill Mayer welcomed first-timer Joshua Cruse. As it was the final winter season run/walk, Mayer said, “Welook forwardtothe summer season, withlonger

days, warmer nights and the bush trails for our Thursday runs. Iknow many are looking forward to gettingoff the roads and back to the out-of-town tracks in ouramazing local environment.”

 THE Harriers welcomed the extended daylight on Thursday, October 10 as they ran or walked the Traralgon-Morwell path from the Lutheran church westward to Airport Road Traralgon and return.

Mayer welcomed anumberoffirst time participants. It was alsogood to welcome back Harrier stalwarts Bob and Ruth Duljas after abreak With anumber of memberstapering down for the Melbourne Marathon, times were relaxed. Fastest men wereSav Mavrofridis, returning from injury,ahead of talented junior brothersMelvey and Dempsey Podmore and the ageless veteran Ian Cornthwaite, who crossed the line together.

Quickest women finishers werefirst timer Emily Heart, Yani Cornthwaite and Molly Irvine. Irvine paced herselfalong the course beforeflyingout to Spain acouple of days later to compete in the individual and team events at the World Triathlon Championships.

The previous Sunday, afew Harriers and friends completed the Macedon Trail Runs, supporting CanTeen, the organisation for young people living with cancer

Felicity Beasley and her son Zack crossed the line together in the 50km event. After a5km run at the TraralgonParkrun the previousday,Eudora Walker cruised through the 21km half marathon. Starting and finishing at the memorial cross on the Mt Macedon summit, both distances had total climbs over 1500 metres elevation, reflected in the lengthyfinishtimes.

At the earlier Run Larapinta trail events in the NorthernTerritory, former TraralgonMarathon winner Zack Beasley took bragging rights from his mother Felicity. Zack conquered the Malbunka long course, atotal of 108 km over four days, while Felicitycompleted the 83km Namatjira‘short’ course. Bothcomprise four stagesrangingfrom 15km to 30km in the MacDonnell Ranges, running between historic landmarks along the Larapinta Trail around Alice Springs.

Lastyear’s Malbunkawinner, Harrier Corey Milner, had high praise for the event.

“Itwas an amazing and unbelievable experience for me. Ihad not been there before, and Icouldn’t believe how nice (and tough!) it was.”

 MELBOURNE MARATHON Full Marathon (42.2km): Corey Milner 2:30:50, Glenn Graham 3.22.46, MarkRossiter 3:42:54, Cheryl Symons 4:28:02, Michelle Sawyer 4.38.21, Ian Twite4:41:51,RyanMcLeod 4:50:13. Half Marathon (21.1km): Andrew Greenhill 1:29:18, KarenGraham 1:38:49. 10km: Denise Twite01:17:51

 SYDNEY MARATHON Jason Odlum 3.59.46; Alysha Duncan 4.49.00.  CHICAGOMARATHON Stephen Renehan 3:08:52.

 LIDDIARD ROAD (6KM) SavMavrofridis 21:47,DempseyPodmore21:48, Ian Cornthwaite22:59, Glenn Graham 23:24, Andrew Greenhill 25:10, Adrian Sutcliffe 25:33, Clinton Jolly25:42, Yani Cornthwaite25:48, David Barr 25:50, KarenGraham 25:59, Jerzey Podmore 26:02, CourtneyEllis 26:20, Trent Kooyman 26:25, Joshua Cruse 26:36, MollyIrvine 27:02, Chris VanUnen 27:23, Jason Odlum 27:55, Gary Fox 28:14, RonVerschuur 28:22, PeterSanders 29:05, Stephen Renehan 29:29, Shane Wilson 30:44, Darrel Cross 31:44, ReeGraham 32:00, Belkey Podmore33:31, Lee Graham 34:13, Kristine Sapkin 34:13, Paul Smith 35:13, Collette Hofmann 35:38, Seth Bomers36:01, Phillip Mayer 37:20, PeterFairbairn38:15, Catherine Leonard 38:26, StaceyPodmore39:25, ClaireMacumber 39:26, Mandy Ellis 41:26, Andrew Legge 42:00, Ian Heafield 46:33, Des Dalton 47:23, Timothy Graham 47:40, AnnBomers47:46, BjornLuxmann 49:27,Kylee Earl52:57,MarkLansdown 53:58, Kristina Creighton 55:09, Belinda Heafield 57:20, BarryHiggins 57:22, MarkFairbairn57:42, Adam Vanbaalen 59:16, Gab Browne 59:16, Geoffrey Francis NTR, ScottFrancis NTR.  TRARALGON/MORWELL TRAIL (5KM) SavMavrofridis 18:21, MelveyPodmore19:23, Ian Cornthwaite19:25, DempseyPodmore 19:25, Emily Heart20:09, Andrew Greenhill 20:21, Dave Mann 21:14, David Barr 21:46, Adrian Sutcliffe 22:06, Yani Cornthwaite22:07,Trent Kooyman 22:44, Martin Lynch 23:00, Chris VanUnen 23:10, Jerzey Podmore23:30, MollyIrvine 24:00, KarenGraham 24:08, Glenn Graham 24:08, RonVerschuur 24:10, Jason Odlum 24:24, PeterFairbairn24:25, Geoffrey Francis 24:34, PeterSanders24:42, Owen Notting 25:06, Shane Gavin 25:08, Darrel Cross 25:45, Rebecca Anderson 26:15, Giuseppe Marino 26:26, Chelsea Fox26:39, GaryFox 26:39, Kim Imperial 26:45, David Hood 27:17, ReeGraham 27:46, Belkey Podmore27:50, Fiona Syme 28:00, Megan Scott28:07,KateMayer 28:08, Lee Graham 28:29, ClaireMacumber 29:03, Kristine Sapkin 29:09, DesleyGray29:11, KatKent 29:23, Phillip Mayer 30:05, Paul Smith 30:37,Callie Cook 31:07,Liz Kenney31:11, Brad Tyas 31:52, Danelle Wright 32:04, CatherineLeonard33:33, Tania Whitehead 33:33, KayeLivingstone 34:00, Mandy Ellis 34:31, MarkLansdown 35:23, Amelie Dalton 37:06, Ann Bomers37:26, MarkFairbairn40:24, Ian Heafield 40:42, BjornLuxmann 41:35, Andrew Legge 42:00, Kristina Creighton 43:45, Gab Browne 46:30, Adam VanBaalen 46:31, Belinda Heafield 48:00, Helen Whitby48:00, Bob Duljas 49:23, Ruth Duljas 49:23, BarryHiggins 50:14, Lynda Jones 50:14, Nicky Semmler50:47,Anja Norwoods 50:59, Michelle Colwell50:59, KathyQuinn 50:59, Kylee Earl54:00, Des Dalton NTR, MargaretWilliams NTR, ShirleyWilliams NTR, Cassidy Francis NTR, Ashleigh DuganNTR.

 LAKE HYLAND (6KM) PeterCutler 21:16, Ian Cornthwaite23:34, DempseyPodmore23:58, MelveyPodmore25:23, David Barr 26:09, Clinton Jolly26:32, James Brereton 26:33, MatthewDeppeler 27:00, Trent Kooyman 27:00, Yani Cornthwaite27:30, Martin Lynch 27:40, Jason Odlum 27:58, RonVerschuur 29:02, GaryFox 29:26, Shane Gavin 29:31, Geoffrey Francis 29:39, PeterFairbairn30:29, Seth Bomers30:44, Kate Mayer31:34, Adrian Sutcliffe 31:36, Kimberly Imperial 32:35, LukeWitham 33:01, Toby Grzmil 33:03, ReeGraham 33:42, Desley Gray 34:00, AndrewBroberg34:23, Kristine Sapkin 34:28, Giuseppe Marino 34:42, Rebecca Anderson 34:44, David Hood 34:58, ClaireMacumber 35:10, Collette Hofmann 36:49, Phillip Mayer37:45, Mark Lansdown 37:59, Belkey Podmore38:09, Danelle Wright 38:42, KatKent 38:43, Angelo Gaudiano 38:46, Kaye Livingstone 38:54, Megan Scott38:57, BjornLuxmann 39:58, Catherine Leonard40:29, StaceyPodmore40:52, Paul Smith 43:11, Maggie Mccormick43:19, Matilda Lappin 43:34, Lynda Jones 47:56, TimothyGraham 49:39, IanHeafield 51:45, Kristina Creighton 52:28, Belinda Heafield 55:01, BarryHiggins 55.02, Ann Bomers57:41, Gab Browne 1:00:00, Adam vanBaalen 1:00:00, Ruth Duljas 1:00:00, Bob Duljas 1:00:06, Nicky Semmler 1:01:57,KathyQuinn 1:02:05, Michelle Colwell 1:02:05, GayCornthwaite1:02:38, Nick Hodson 1:09:29, Kylee Earl1:09:29,KarenGraham NTR, Andrew Legge NTR, WallyLappin NTR, Andrew Greenhill NTR, Shane Wilson NTR

 MACEDON TRAIL RUN(50KM) FelicityBeasley10:12:12, ZackBeasley10:12:13; 42km: David Styles 6:52:06; 21km: EudoraWalker 3:11:06.

 RUNLARAPINTAMALBUNKA(108KM) ZackBeasley16.08.12,

Helping hand: Traralgon Harriersmembersvolunteered as officials forthe Victorian Teachers Games athletic events in Glengarry. Photograph supplied

Readytogo: MollyIrvine checks out her bike and the course at the worldtriathlon championship finals in Spain. Photograph supplied

Familyaffair: Tracey Podmoreand herson Dempseyenjoy running together Photograph: JayMcGown

Welcome back: TheHarrierswerepleased to see the returnofBob Duljas aftera lengthy enforced absence Photograph supplied

Bragging rights: Kate Mayerfinished ahead of her father,HarriersPresident Phill Mayerina recent run. Photograph: JayMcGown

DerbyDay delightfor localracegoers

HORSE RACING

By TOM HAYES

LATROBE Valley Racing Club hosted its first of two meets for the year at the weekend with eight races going ahead for Derby Day.

Clear skies providedaclean track, which was graded aGood 4tostart proceedings,but was later upgraded to aGood 3asthe Saturday meeting continued.

 DERBY Day could not have started better from alocal perspective, with Moe-trained Struggle Street for Peter Gelagotis claiming the Race 1Latrobe Valley Express Maiden Plate over 1100 metres.

Astorming run saw Struggle Street lead from the jump to the line in acommanding win by over two lengths.

The $5 third favouriteheld off the$3.50 favourite, Hot Chips for the victory, as value selections filed through in third, fourth and fifth place.

Also in the field, finishing eighth was Ramsgate for Moe’s Paul and Tracey Templeton. Ramsgate was slow out of the barrier in his second run, only climbing to as high as eighth as he crossed the line.

 RACE 2’s Latrobe City Council Maiden Plate (1100m) had even more local success, with the top three all trained within Gippsland.

Off the pace was Zousinger for Shane Nichols, who owns stables in Sale, and Rebillyous for Sale’s Sharyn Trolove. Deeper in the field was Confine for Moe’s Darryl Blackshaw, who was making an impression on those behind the leader.

As the bend quickly approached and the finish line was in sight, SaraPerche Tiamo conceded the lead, as Confine made more of an impression for the lead.

Zousingerheldfirm, while Rebillyous was still in theconversation as they chased down the line. The former was challenged late by Confine, while Rebillyous wasn’t far behind.

All three horses finished within ahead, Confine

0.02 lengths behind Zousinger, and Rebillyous just 0.17 lengths from the winner.

 THE final podium finish from aLatrobe Valley standpoint came later in the meet during the Race 5Gippsland Racing, The Best Turf On Earth 0-58 Handicap (1900m).

Stay AWhile for Moe’s Michael Templeton held a commanding position as the race entered the second phase, leading at the 800-metre mark, holding on until the bend to the straight and beyond.

However, second-placed Outcaster continued to make up groundwith every stride. Paying$10, Outcastereventually caught Stay AWhile, only just, timingher run to perfectiontowin by just under half-a-length.

Stay AWhile claimed second after leading for just about the entire race.

Troy Kilgower, who owns astableinTraralgon, had his High Ferocity finish 11th.

 WITH aplethora of horses in the field, the

White displays dominance in wins

BASKETBALL NBL BY

BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TRARALGON’SJackWhite and Melbourne United are truly beginning to come into their own as it turns to the crucial stage of the NBL season which can either make or break team’s chances at the ultimate prize.

White hit back-to-backgo-ahead threes in the final minute of play, with the game in the balance, to give United the win during the showcase Thursday night match-up against the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena, 87 to 83.

As expected with twofinalscontenders going at each other, it went back-and-forth throughout the game’s entirety, with no team creatingany significant separation at any stage.

White, who was playing stand-out defence all night along the backline, then arrived on the scene to nail the two most important shots of the game, giving United their seventh win for the year, moving them into second-place on the ladder at time of writing.

“I sort of blacked out in the moment honestly, it just happened so quick,” White said in the postgame press conference.

“(I) was just playing off instinct, so it was apretty good feeling.”

Coming up against opposing Kings coach Brian Goorjian, White showedout all gameand stood up in all the critical moments, provingGoorjian wrong for leaving himout of the Boomers 2024 Olympic campaign.

In ahugewin against quality players, White proved to be oneofthe most impactful on the court, finishing with14points(3-5 from three), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and ablock

Many NBL pundits overthe last few weeks have begun to placeWhite into the conversationfor the MVPaward at season’s end.

In an intense and fiery affair,Whitefinished withanothermarkfor his efforts -achipped tooth.

Previous to that, United began with aneeded away win against Illawarra Hawks, 92-87 in the first leg of their Round 6double-header.

After fighting back into the game after an average start, United ran home in the last quarter.

White had 12 points,acareer-high 19 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals.

United proceeded to dominate their Sunday (October 27) game against Cairns Taipans, who have struggled most of the season so far, winning 106-63.

White finished with 16 points, (including four straightthree-pointers), 13 rebounds and four assists.

Race 4WIN Television Gippsland Maiden Plate (1900m) was full of action and eventually won by Anointed Lad.

In fact, therewasn’t much action toward the front in regard to local runners, with the highest finisher being sixth-placed No Savings for Moe’s Christine Sexton.

Following the five-year-old mare was Cugat On Nitro for Michael Templeton in seventh. Further down the pecking order was Texas Dan and Summers End for Kilgower, finishing 10th and 11th respectively.

 APAIR of local horses weren’t seen at the pointy end of the Race 3Morwell Bowling Club Maiden Plate (1430m), won by Great Notes. To get things started, Last Line led for Moe and Hazelwood’s CatherineMartindale. The four-yearold mare was priced at amassive $151 before the jump and fared well to lead up until past the 400m mark.

She fell into the grasp of the pack on the straight however, as eight horses passed her on the way to the finish line, eventually coming home ninth. Justcall’im Barney for Blackshaw occupied the rear of thepack, passing Last Line in thefinal 100m to claim eighth.

 THE final Latrobe Valley-trained horse of the day came 10th in the Race 8bet365 0-58 Handicap.

Neverreallyinthe mix, The Great Bratski for Sexton held firm at the rear of the field to start proceedings but couldn’t get much further up the track finishing 10th.

The Wizard King won the 1100m sprint.

 SALE horses ran well in races 6and 7.

In the Race6TraralgonCup December 1st F&M 0-58 Handicap (1430m), Lunar Frost for Sale’s RebeccaKelly claimed second to winner InnocentMoves, with Night Eruption for Sale’s Paul Worthington was close behind in third. Following that in the Race 7TRFM C, G&E 0-58 Handicap(1430m), Ugly Nicos for Sale’s Angela Bence climbed up to finishthirdafter sitting in the midfield for the entirerace. ShutEye prevailed from Tick Tock Boom, ridden by Trafalgar jockey Jason Maskiell.

The Latrobe Valley Racing Club will be back in action to begin December,with the TraralgonCup taking place on Sunday, December 1.

Deceptive: StruggleStreet forMoe’s PeterGelagotis wonRace 1onDerby DayatLatrobe Valley Racing Club

Photograph: ScottBarbour/Racing Photos

Clutch: Traralgon’s Jack Whitenailed two three-pointersinthe dying stagesofMelbourne United’swin over SydneyKingsinRound