Latrobe Valley Express Wednesday 29th May 2024

Arrest made

POLICE have arrested a42-year-old Morwell man with astring of offences, includingtheft of motorvehicle, theft, contravening Court Order, unlicensed driving and failing to stop on police direction.

He has been charged and remanded into custody to appearatthe Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, May 29).

Missing parrot

HAVE you seen this Blue Indian Ringneck Parrot?

Eight-month-old, Apple, went missing between May 14 and 15 from her home in Traralgon and is believed to have been stolen.

Apple is bright blue, with two little distinctive cracks in her beak.

If you have seen Apple, or know anything about her disappearance, contact Leading Senior Constable, Tom Monaghan at Traralgon Police on 5172 2700.

Have youseenthis Ute?

INVESTIGATORS from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are seeking assistance in relationtoastolen white NissanPatrol fromYallourn on Saturday, May 4.

The vehicle has been seen at anumberofbusinesses within the Latrobe Valleysince it was stolen.

Police are seeking the identity of theperson pictured, as it is believed they may be able to assist police with enquiries.

If anyone has information on the identity of the people, contact Detective Acting Sergeant Jarred SmithatLatrobe Crime Investigation Unit,or make areport at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Missing: Parrott, ‘Apple’, is believedtohave been stolen from aTraralgon house earlier this month. Photograph supplied

BusinessboomingforIcon

By ZAIDAGLIBANOVIC and PHILIP HOPKINS

LAND at Morwell's enormous 100 hectare commercialdevelopment, Icon Industrial Park, has been selling strongly, with 24 propertiesvalued at $28 million already under contract.

Having sold 90 per cent and 80 per cent of the stageone and two land release respectively, stage three has already garnered much interest.

the Princes Highway, AlexandersRoad and the Bega dairy plant, and is next to the Australian Paper railway line. The land was previously designated for aMorwell food manufacturing precinct, but has now been rebadged as Icon.

Icon Park, launched in August last year, is the largestcommercialdevelopment in the Latrobe Valley since the Mid Valley shopping centre, 50 years ago. The estate is tipped to have afinal economicvalue up to $800 million and provide more than 3250 direct and indirect jobs.

Icon is being developed by aformer Hazelwood power station electrical engineer, John Alom, through Homeington Building Group, and marketed by Morwell's First NationalReal Estate Central KW, whichhas taken over the project from Rennie Property Sales and national commercial groupColliers

The managingdirector of FirstNational Real Estate, Central KW, Frank Palermo, said his company had sold 24 blocks of land at Icon.

"They rangefrom high three(hundred thousands) up to one under contract for $3.5 million," he told the Express.

“The locals don’t know they’re being sold because everyone comes up to us and tell us nothing is happening, so we thought we better tell them there is.”

Mr Palermo said the commercial market in Morwell hadpickedup, having beenhit by the closureofthe Hazelwood power station, which had hit confidence in the town.

"Now interest is returning," he said.

The estate, still empty paddocks, is bordered by

The 100 hectare estate consists of 80 subdivision lots that will be released in six stages. The lots vary in size from 1000 square metres to 20,000per square metre. The estate is aimed at warehousing, storage and logisticscompanies,manufacturers and big commercial players such as Costco.

“There is alot of interest from Melbourne,” Mr Palermo said. The estate's proximity to the Princes Freewayand theGippsland Logistics Precinct was ahugeadvantage, he said.

Stage1consists of 10-hectares,targeted as a mixed-use commercial and retailcentre. The estate also includes two acres set aside for apetrol station and expansive parkland.

“We’re looking at the moment to develop apetrol station and fastfood outletfor that area out there," Mr Palermo said.

Aproposed Business Park is akey element of the estate. Mr Palermo said it was aimed at big retailers and company head offices.

While the estate has been divided into blocks of various sizes, Mr Palermo said blocks could be consolidated or broken up accordingtothe buyer's wishes.

Latrobe City Council is asupporter of the development.

"As outlined in Our Transition Plan, Council is focused on attracting new investment and jobs to Latrobe City," council said in astatement.

"One way we are doing this is through the Gippsland Logistics and Manufacturing Precinct. Like Icon Park, this Precinct will provide serviced industrial land in the coming months."

Reconciliation Week underway

LATROBECityCouncil hosted aFlag Raising event on Monday as part of National Reconciliation Week 2024.

The event, held duringthe morning at Moe ServiceCentreEastEnd and Forecourt, was designed to showthe council’s ongoingcommitments to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community,inalignment withthe council’s Statement of Commitment and Reconciliation Action Plan.

This plan highlights an ongoing effort to improve economic, social, environmental, cultural, health and educational outcomesfor Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Latrobe City. CouncilmaintainsNational Reconciliation Week as atimefor all Australians to learn about the nation's shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each personcan contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024 is 'Now More Than Ever', which speaks to the continued need for reconciliationand truth-telling, which everybody can participate in.

Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe, said that when it comes to reconciliation,everybody has arole to play.

“Join us to celebrateNationalReconciliation Weekand demonstrate your commitment to respect and empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” he said. “It is important forall peopletorecognise and

understandLatrobe City’s rich and complex First Nations historyand culture and howwecan all contribute to reconciliation in Latrobe City.”

For more information, visitthe event pageat National_Reconciliation_Week_2024.eventbrite. com.au/

Confirmed:LastWednesdaywascold

By KATRINA BRANDON

LOCALSbraved icyconditions last week, as temperatures reached record lows for the year.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) recorded Tuesday, May21and Wednesday, May 22 as 'chilly', as frost covered most areas during the mornings,easinginto warming temperatures daily.

Last Wednesday's morning temperature of just 0.8 degrees Celcius was only marginally warmer than the 0.1 degree Celcius recorded the week before on Saturday, May 18.

While last Wednesday wasn’t the lowest temperature recorded, it was the lowest recorded (five degrees) temperature for the month at 9am, meaning most Latrobe Valleycitizens felt it was the chilliest day of 2024.

Large parts of the Valley were trapped in fog, whichwas the result of ahigh pressure system, according to aBoM spokesperson.

"Whilst fog over Gippsland is common during this time of the year, we have had ahigh pressure

system dominating conditions over the state for the past couple weeks," the spokesperson said.

"High pressuresystems usually result in light winds and more settled conditions, which are prime for fog development and could have contributed to the appearance of more fogs over Gippsland recently."

Thick: Morwell was engulfed in a wall of fog last Wednesday (May 22)

Photograph: Liam Durkin

Predictions from BoM say that during the 2024 winter period, temperatures are going to be higher than usual for most parts of Victoria. While temperatures willbeseen to be higher over winter, rainfall over the past few months will keep to the “typical” rainfall set on the BoM’s long-range forecast, according to a 7News report.

Morwell’scontainer collection one of the best

VICTORIANSinevery corner of the state are embracingthe state government’sContainer Deposit Scheme (CDS) in record numbers, having returned more than 500 million cans and bottles to be recycled.

The Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, recentlyvisited the CDS Vic Depot in Melton -the second-highest performing site in the state -to announce Victorians had put an impressive$50 million backintotheir pocketswhiledonating thousands to participatingcharities or community groups.

Mildura maintains its positionasthe top-performing refund point in regional Victoria, having returned an astounding 11.7millioncontainers, followed closely behind by Shepparton with more than 9.7 million containers collected.

Morwell's depot, operated by Latrobe Valley Enterprises, is the seventh-most used refund point in regional Victoria, boasting 5.5 million returns.

Containers collected through CDS Vic can be transformed into all kinds of new things, including material for roads, furniture, construction and textiles -creating new economic opportunities that

the state government argues will support more than 600 jobs across Victoria.More than $260,000 has already beendonated to the scheme’s 3000 participating charity partners.

The state government has invested $515 million into Victoria’s wasteand recycling system, moving progresstowards the target of diverting 80 percent of all waste away from landfill by 2030.

Once fully rolled out in August, Victorians will be able to return eligible drink containers to around 600 refund points across the state.

To find your nearest refund point and for more information, visit cdsvic.org.au

Few words: Latrobe City Mayor, Darren Howe speaks at Monday’sflag raising ceremony. Photograph supplied

Latrobe Valleyatthe hydrogen hub

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GIPPSLAND has been introduced to hydrogen through Japan’s HESC coal-to-hydrogen project, which has been proven at the pilotplant scale and is now gearing up towardsa commercial plantby the endofthe decade

TheLatrobe Valley’s browncoal is gasifiedata plantnext to Loy Yang Apower station and split into carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The CO2 is to be stored under Bass Strait; the hydrogen is transported to Western Port where it is liquefied and transported in bulk to Japan.

Dr Sharma's research experience is in hydrogen fuel cells and low temperature fuel systems. She has abackground in green hydrogen (produced fromrenewables), but the coal and carbon capture and storage research in Gippsland is anew frontier for her.

Moe Show is in theworks

MOE Agricultural Society is planning to run an Agricultural Show under the Auspicesof the Victorian Agricultural Society.

Volunteersare needed at committee level now and at all levels of the Moe Agricultural Show, which will be held at the end of April 2025 at a venue to be announced at alater date.

There will be apublic meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 7pm at the Newborough Bowling Club.

The representative of theVictorian Agricultural Society, Ross Meredith will be in attendance to answer any questions. To make the show asuccess, the Moe AgriculturalSocietywill be needing volunteers at acommittee level, and ordinary members.

As the show date gets closer, the society will also require stewards and helpers in all areas, including but not limited to all pavilion exhibits, including cookery, sewing and needlework,and art and craft.

Stewards and helpers will be needed in areas of fruitand vegetables and horticulture and in the horsearena whichwouldbeheldonthe Sunday.

If yourself or anyone you know would like to makeyourselves available to help make this event not only happen,but to be ahugesuccess, reply by email only with your contactdetails including name, address and phone number to info.moeshow@gmail.com

“It’s new for me here, too. Isee the relevance of that in the region. It’s aresource for the region and the fact that coming from an academicperspective, I understand the importance of both blue (fossil-fuelbased hydrogen)and greenatthis stage for the energy transition,” Dr Sharma told the Express in an interview.

The Committee for Gippsland last year released areport, produced with the Gippsland Hydrogen Cluster, that backed both blue and green hydrogen for Gippsland, with blue having the early running and in the long run, each complementing the other.

'Blue' hydrogencan be extracted frombrowncoal through gasification and carbon capture, utilisation andstorage (CCUS), while'green' hydrogen is made by electrolysingwater using renewable electricity.

Gippslandcan produce both 'blue'and 'green' hydrogen, creating along-term advantage to the region in an expanding clean hydrogen industry thatcan be up andrunning before2030, according to the report.

“I don’t disagree with that at all. Energy transition is seen internationally -noacademic in the field will disagree that blue will cover alot of ground in the intermediate phase, we cannot go into complete energy transition with renewables without the blue hydrogen,” Dr Sharma said.

“Green will eventually takeover,now it’s not there. We need the infrastructure, the investment -thatwill nothappen overnight. We needthat time for transition and blue hydrogenwill help us. Carbon capture balances the footprint -it’sneeded for the current transition phase.”

The CSIRO maintains that using fossil fuels to

produce hydrogenisstill much cheaperthanusing renewable energy.

Dr Vicki Au, fromthe CSIRO’s hydrogen industry mission, who has 20 years’ experience in research and development, told last year's Gippsland New Energy Conference in Sale that the barrier to use renewable energy to produce the hydrogen was the cost.

“The cost of renewable hydrogen is prohibitively high.Wewouldrequire asubstantial subsidy from government for the transition phase,” she said.

"Using fossil fuel is the lowest (cost) at the moment,” she said, with renewables probably becoming economic by about 2035-40 with the advances in electrolysers.

Also taking part in the discussion was Jeremy Stone,non-executive director and adviser for J-Power LatrobeValley, which is part of the Japanese consortium that is developing the HESC coal-to-hydrogen project.

Afterasuccessful $500 million pilot plantphase, the group is now moving to the commercial stage of the project with $2.5 billion from the Japanese Green innovation Fund.

Mr Stone said HESC, which had been going for 10 years, had already produced 99.99 per cent hydrogen in the Latrobe Valley.

“Wewouldliketotakethat to the next stage,” he said

HESC commercial production would eventually be 40,000tonnes per year of hydrogen-30,000 tonnes to Japan and 10,000 tonnes to help carbon reduction in Victoria and Australia.

“We need to be in operation by 2030,” he said.

Photo: istock

Knowhow: Associate Professor Dr Surbhi Sharma says blue hydrogen is essential in the transition to renewableenergy. Photograph supplied

ONE POINTERS

1. How many gold medals did Cathy Freeman win?

2. What part of asaddle is called apommel?

3. How many Wonders of the Ancient World are there?

4. Aplague is agroup of what insect? TWOPOINTERS

5. What group wrote the 1979 hit single “In the Navy”?

6. What is the largest island in the world?

7. Who is Bart Simpson’sbest friend?

8. What type of milk is feta cheese made of? THREE POINTER

9. What program did Margot Robbie get her start in?

10 Which war did Forest Gump fight in?

11. Who is the lead character in Breaking Bad?

12 What is the most widely used calendar system? FOUR POINTER

13 The Magic Pudding was written by which Australian author?

14. What was Bruce Lee’sfinal completed film? FIVE POINTER

15 Which English city has more miles of canals than Venice?

Howdid youfare?

37: Topofthe class; 30-36: Outstanding; 23-29: Well done; 15-20: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement; 0-8: Hit the books.

Howtoplay...

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

Raising thousands through dance

BY KATRINABRANDON

DANCING all night long, Destination Dance has joinedmanyothersdancing to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House fundraiser ‘Dance For Sick Kids’.

The fundraiser, which ran from May 13 to May 19, invited anyone from anywhere to groove along for 30 minutes or more aday to raisemoney to help ill childrenspend anight in the Ronald McDonald House for free.

Destination Dance teacher Rebekah Symons said this is thegroup'sfirstyear participating in the charity, and she has wanted to get involved for awhile

“I always wanted to do it, but Inever felt motivated. Ihave signed up for it before but have never promoted it much," she said.

"I never have really done it. This year, Ijust asked who wanted to join, and about10kidsjoinedin. The money just kept coming in, and we were really shockedwhenwesaw lots of donations come in We just asked who wanted to do it.

“Because we are adance school, we thought since we are dancing anyway, we might as wellraise some money too.”

The dance school has raised more than $11,000,

placing it sixth out of up to 100 groups. One of the girls fromDestination Danceachieved just over $7000 with 1280 minutes danced during the week-long fundraiser. Ten-year-old Matilda’s funds raised asteady $7,001.

AccordingtoMsSymons,when you raise $160 for one night at the Ronald McDonald House, you receive a'Dancing For Sick Kids' t-shirt.

She said the group had alot of fun participating in the fundraiser,and will likely do it again next year.

“Maybe, but Iwon't have the expectation to be at the top again. It's all for charity, for fun, to raise money for the sick kids," she said.

"Many of our families have had to go to the Ronald McDonald House, so we are giving back on their behalf. We have had some kids that have been really sick, so we are doing it for them."

Since2017, Ms Symons has been the sole teacher at Destination Dance, teaching up to 50 children in many different dance genres. The dance school's students range in age from two to 18 and have differentabilities.MsSymonssaidthateverybody is welcome at the dance school, and that anyone can join in on the ‘Dance For Sick Kids’ fundraiser, even if they aren’t dancers.

For more information, go to danceforsickkids.com/

DURING his involvement withGippslandFM,

Alan Edwards made extensive contributions to the development, and then later, to the continuation of community radio in the local area.

He served on theinaugural station boardof directors for two years from September1976, holding the office of secretary in the second year. These were exciting and challenging times in the development of community broadcasting as there was no precedent or regulatorysupport during those preliminary stages.

Alan was to leave the area and the station soon after, returning in recent years to present Musical Australiana,which has beenapopularand key

contribution to the station’s weekly line-up. His reputationasa keenpresenter quickly spread, ensuring opportunity for artists to showcase their music to his regular listeners.

He recently received recognition during the station’s awards for his promotion of and services to local and Australian artists and their music.

Alan’sdeparture marks the end of an era at Gippsland FM.

He has been an asset to the station with his expertise and experience. His retirement will be keenly felt by all who havehad the privilegeofworking alongside him and his many listeners, serving as a testament to his remarkable contributions during his time at Gippsland FM.

Moves: Mia, Adelyn, teacher RebekahSymons,McKenna, Zara,Taliah, andMatilda danced forthe Ronald McDonald’sfundraiser ‘Dance ForSickKids’

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

LRH eczema trial now available

THE latest treatment for Gippslanders who suffer from severe eczema is now available locally thanks to arecently-opened dermatology clinical trial.

The trial, which is also currently running in the US and Canada,istesting anew treatmentfor moderate to severe eczema.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is the first nonmetro hospital in the world to open this trial, which has been made possible by sharing care together with The Alfred Hospital throughanew model called ateletrial.

Ateletrialiswhere hospitalsand healthcare providerswork togetherasone team to deliver the sameclinical trial across morethan one hospital.

Themodel means regional and rural patients can access clinical trials closer to home, reducing the mentaland financial burdenofoften having to travel hours to metro centres for treatment.

This is the first dermatologyclinical trial to

open in the region. Local staff have been given the opportunity to be upskilled by The Alfred Hospital’s dermatology team, who will also oversee care throughout the clinical trial.

Patients will still have to travel to Melbourne for some appointments, but the majority of care is closer to home, thus reducing travel.

LRH General Manager of Research and Partnerships Dr Jhodie Duncan said the teletrial modelhas enabled the hospital to open more trials that can give locals accesstopotentially life-saving treatment andimproved qualityoflife without having to travel to Melbourne.

“Thisisarelativelynew model for us in Victoria, but we hope to embed it into our practice as it enhancesour ability to provide better care for regional patients,” Dr Duncan said.

“Teletrials give us an opportunitytoopen clinical trials thatwemay nothavethe capacity to run on our own.”

The trial is being overseenbyAlfredHealth’s Head of Dermatology, Professor Johannes Kern.

“This (severe eczema) is achronic, life-long disease that can significantly impact aperson’s quality of life," Professor Kern said.

"Despite available treatment options, notall patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis respondsufficiently to current treatments, and many continue to suffer.

"We are thrilled at the possibility of uncovering the latesttreatment, and that for the first-time, regional patients can now participate without havingtocome into The Alfred for the entire clinical trial.

"Thisisanincrediblemilestonenotonlyfor patients in Gippsland, but it shows what is now possible for other regional patients across Australia."

Clinicaltrialsgivepeopleaccessthelatesttreatment well before they are available to the general public.

If you would like to be considered for this trial or to learn more aboutother available trials, go to lrh. com.au/researchoremail clinicaltrials@lrh.com.au

An intriguing journey to Genetics Australia sales

NOT manypeople can claim 1990sSaturday morning cartoons as the inspiration for asuccessful career in genetics… but Rick Schmidt can.

Mr Schmidt has been appointed as Genetics Australia’sGippsland sales representative. He comes from adiverse background in salesand industrial sciences, mostrecently as akey account manager for achemical engineeringcompany in the paperindustry. His experiences also cover retail, hospitality, industrial laboratories, genetic research, and alittle graphic design.

And it all stems from those oddball cartoons.

“Genetics has been apassion of mine since the early 90s, watching Saturday morning cartoons where every show was mixing 'this with that' to create asuper-whatever,” he said.

“That later translated into videogames doing much of the same and then into apassion for biology and how things work.”

Mr Schmidt started hiscareer in groceries as atrolleypusher and worked his way up to duty manager while at high school and university before getting ataste of aworking lab environment in a water chemistry lab.

He left university at age 20 when his father died, and focused on getting acareer without adegree. Thisincluded managinga GoodGuys store in Traralgon for five years, developing his customer service and sales skills.

Mr Schmidt later returned to Federation University to study aBachelor of Science -Biotechnologywhile finding work in local laboratories, including aresearch lab and industrial labs

in the dairy industry and later the paper industry.

Mr Schmidtsayshe’s up for the challengeof bridging the gap in his knowledge about farming.

“I don’thave any real farmingexperience,” he said.

“My grandparents had abeef farm in Hazelwood Estate for several years but have since retired and soldup. Iwas toobusy studyingand working in my teenageyears and missed out on the farming experience.”

But he’s keen to learn.

“I have already learned so much about the industry and have only just started, but Ihave a solid foundation to build off and Ilook forward to the learning experience,” he said.

“I get to use my skillsets in anew and interesting way while exploring the Gippsland region and get to help people do what they love in afield Ihave alot of passion for.

“I am here to help farmers and retailers with theiruniqueneedsfromGenetics Australia. Ihave agreat team behind me with decades of experience who Ican rely on for whatever may come up and I’m most looking forward to working with farmers and seeing the next generation of their herds.”

GeneticsAustralia's chief executive Anthony Shelly said Mr Schmidt would bring ahigh level of sales and account management skills to the role.

“Rickhas sold everything from groceries, fridges, beer, chooks and chemicals, so his sales skills are vast with some great achievements,” Mr Shelly said.

“Heobtaineda Bachelor of Science -Biotechnology and spent several years as aquality technician and

lab supervisor in the dairy industry and as avisiting researcher in aGenomics Research Laboratory.

“He now has the stimulus to develop adeep understanding of the cattle breeding industry."

Mr Schmidt is based in Churchill and will cover the broader Gippsland region.

Advocating for amulticultural LatrobeValley

THE ‘Double Standards podcast’ is acollaboration between CMY Gippsland, CMY’s Gippsland Youth Advisory Group and Latrobe City Council.

CMY Gippsland, Youth Advisory Group and Latrobe CityCouncil releases‘Double Standards’,apodcast made by multicultural young people living in Gippsland. The CMY Gippsland team, based in Morwell, plays acrucialroleinrepresenting and advocating for the interests and needs of multiculturalyoung people in Gippsland, as well as providing in-school support and secondary consultations.

The team supports young people to feel connectedtotheirlocal community by strengthening participation in school, work and family, runninga variety of youth-led social and recreational activities, student support group sessions, and school holiday programs.

The team’s latestproject, the ‘Double Standards’ podcastisacollaboration between CMY Gippsland, CMY’s Gippsland Youth Advisory Group and LatrobeCityCouncil. Made by multicultural youngpeople living in Gippsland,this podcast was created to amplify diverse voices and present different points of view without judgement.

The group of young people, madeupof different cultures, backgrounds and ages, explore topics that matter and provide a platform for those who are often overlooked. All episodes are recorded in Moe Library’s podcast studio, now open to everyone in the community since February 2023.

Two sisters who have foundpurpose in making ‘Double Standards’ are Alaynah and Arissah.

Despite still being in high school, Alaynah (Year 12) and Arissah (Year 10) are dedicated members of CMY Gippsland’s Youth Advisory Group(YAG).The two of them lovebeing involved with the YAG but they also want more awareness surrounding opportunities for young people from amigrant or refugee background in regional areas.

“I feel like it’s so important for youth to at least have some form of community,” Alaynah said.

“It made me feel like there was something wrong with me and my culture because I wasn’t like everyone else. Ifeel like, if Iknew about this earlier, then it would have been a big game changer.”

Alaynah and Arissahare of aPakistani and Sri Lankan background but were raised in Kenya.

Their mother moved to Australia in 2013 and eventually settled in Morwell.

In 2019, the two sisterscame to Australiato live with their mum and step-dad. The move came with its challenges,particularly due to alackofvisible multiculturalism and moving to atown 152km from the city.

‘Double Standards’ tackles challenges unique to the young migrant experience. Across eight episodes so far, featured guests have chatted aboutstereotypes, cancel culture and social media, consent and personal goals and motivation, sharingboth their own experiencesand wider context on often unspoken issues

The ‘DoubleStandards” podcast is available on Spotify.

Group effort: Latrobe Regional Health’s JenBreheny and Ian Fraser from theResearch and Clinical Trialsunit with Alfred Health’sProfJohannes Kern,trial participant PeterManzie, and dermatology trial team,DrCharlotte Krones and Frances Burns Photograph supplied

Knowledge: NewGenetics Australia Gippsland sales representative, RickSchmidt from Churchill. Photograph supplied

Gippy Water supporting GERF

GIPPSLAND Water is supporting the Gippsland EmergencyRelief Fund (GERF) by donating 100 per cent of funds raised through the sale of premium reusable water bottles at community events.

The initiativewas launched at Moe Earth Market on Sunday, May 12, where marketgoers had the first opportunity to buy aone litre ceramic 'Drink Gippy Tap' water bottle.

Gippsland Water Managing Director,Sarah Cumming, said Gippsland Water was passionate about supporting the community during hard times.

“As Gippslanders, we're no strangers to natural disasters, and neither are our customers,” she said.

“One of our roles during natural disasters is to make sure safe drinking water is available and sewer services continue.

“We’re pleased to be able to extend our support for thoseinour community affected by natural disasters by supporting GERF.”

GERF's president, Andy Tegart, thanked Gippsland Water for its support, and said the funds would make areal difference to help locals who suddenly find themselves in need.

“We’re there for the community when natural disaster strikes,” Mr Tegart said.

“The money raised fromthe DrinkGippy Tap water bottleswill go into ourfund, ready to support Gippslanders come fire, flood or storm.”

The Drink Gippy Tap charity water bottle initiativewillrun as apilot and if successful, local charities will be able to apply to be arecipient of the funds in the future.

The drinkbottles are $30 each and are available in three colours: white, coral and olive green. The premium water bottles are double walled and designed to keep water cool for hours.

For more information about the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund visit, gerf.org.au

To find out moreabout sponsorship opportunities with Gippsland Water, visit gippswater.com.au/ sponsorship

Out now: Gippsland Water Communications and Engagement Advisor,Jessica Hotchkin, Gippsland EmergencyRelief Fund vice president, NigelBrowne,and Gippsland Water General Manager of People and Customer,Michael Cranewith the new waterbottles Photograph supplied

Helping women intothe clean energy sector

By TOMHAYES

THE state government has given a$100,000grant to Gippsland Women’s Health (GWH) to support their workhelping employersattractand retain women in traditionally male-dominated workforces, and to advance gender equality.

The Minister for Women, as well as Minister for Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Natalie Hutchins,

joined GWH's chief executive, Kate Graham, at the local Kilmanybusiness Elecsome’s solar panel upcycling plant to announce the grant last Friday (May 24).

Elecsome upcycles glass fines from damaged solar panels into sand, then ‘nano-engineered’ concrete, in aworld-first called SolarCrete. Elecsome saves cement mix manufacturersbetween 50 and 80 per cent on river sand, which is aprecious material in the manufacturing process.

Allofthe materials that Elecsomeuse to upcycle are sourced from Victoria, saving damaged solar panels from polluting landfills in the state.

Minister Hutchins was given atour of Elecsome’s Kilmany facility, and appeared to be impressed with the process they developed.

Ms Graham accompanied her, as did the Regional Development Victoria Regional Director, Sara Rhodes-Ward.

Barrierstowomen’s entry into and advancement in industries such as energyand manufacturing can include inflexible working arrangements, a lack of paid parental leave, gender discrimination, sexism and sexual harassment. This has led to their underrepresentation in these workforces.

Given Elecsome’s small number of employers on

site in Kilmany, when Minister Hutchins asked its chief executive Neeraj Das if he could see women working in this workforce, he replied: “Why not?”

With only asmall team of seven or eight people on site in Kilmany, Elecsome hopes to increase the number of employers in Kilmany realistically to around 30 or 35, all while training and upskilling people in the process.

Gippsland Women’s Health, as part of the venture, will also deliver amentoring program in collaboration with the Gippsland Community Leadership Program, Women in Industry and Women in Renewable Energy networks.

“Supporting more women in Gippsland to enter, stay and progress in energy and manufacturing careers is awin-win situation for local women and employers,” Minister Hutchins said.

“This grant to Gippsland Women’sHealth supports better economic outcomes for women in Gippsland and will help local organisations address skills shortages in some of the Victoria’s strongest growth sectors, while contributing to driving greater gender equality across the state.”

MinisterHutchins announced that the grant hopes to get more women into theclean energy sector and manufacturing.

"We find thatthere are some prettylow numbers, and we need to lift that up," she said.

"I hear from alot of businesses like (Elecsome), about the need for more skilled workers, and quite frankly skillingupwomen to come into these roles is abig part of the answer."

In response, Ms Graham appreciated the grant from the state government.

"It's atremendous opportunity for us to continue our work... about how we can bring women into the industry and retain them and advance them in the industry as well," she said.

The work of GWH is just one of the initiatives to address barriers to women’s participation and advancement in male-dominated industries; the government will make another grantannouncement soon.

The grant to GWH is part of asecond round of grants to develop strategies to boost women’s participation and equity in manufacturingand energy, which forms akey part of the state government’s response to the inquiry into economic equity for Victorian Women.

Elecsome’s Kilmany site will be changing by the month, with new upgrades set to be installed during winter.

Communityurgedtoreportdumpedrubbish

WITHwinterhere,Victoriansare going bush to enjoy the environment, but Environment Protection Authority Victoria says some people are just using it as adumping spot for their rubbish: plastic bags, car boot loads and even industrial skipbinsfull of it.

EPA is askingevery Victorian who loves the bush to storethe EPA hotlinenumber1300EPA VIC (1300 372 842) in their mobile phone and report anydumped rubbish they find.

EPA’s Gippsland Regional Manager, Jessica Bandiera, says anyone camping, mountain biking, hiking or just having abarbecueinthe bush can do their bit for the environment.

“Giveusaprompt report and an accurate location of the dump site, and you are giving EPA abetter chance of tracking down the culprit and making them paythe price,” Ms Bandiera said.

“Takingaphoto can help, too. With these simple measures, you can make sure your favourite spot in the bushdoesn’tturn into astinking, illegal tip.”

Loads of waste dumped in the bush include construction and demolition waste, hazardous materials such as asbestos and rotting rubbish.

Cleaning up abandoned waste costs the state government and local councils millions of dollars everyyear, and many of EPA’s prosecutionsin court are for illegal waste dumping.

EPA can issue regulatory notices and fines that start at more than $9000 and can go well into the hundredsofthousandsifthe case goes to court. The court can also order the culprit to pay for the clean-up, which can cost even more than the fines. Cases involving small items of litter can be reported to local council.

“Illegal dumpingcreates an eyesore and can contaminate the soil and nearby waterways, and if the culprits get away with it, the cost of the clean-up is too often left to the community or landholders,” Ms Bandiera said.

The public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or providing details online at epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution/ reporting-pollution

People can also report small amounts or scattered litter to their local council.

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Innovation: Elecsome’s siteinKilmany. Photographs: TomHayes

Informative: Elecsome Chief ExecutiveNeerajDas (second from left) explains theplant’sprocess to Minister Hutchins (second from right).

Teamwork: MinisterHutchins talkstoRegional Development Victoria’sSaraRhodes-Ward and Gippsland Women’s Health Chief Executive, Kate Graham in Kilmanylast week

Local scout takes on international role

LOCALScouting volunteer, Wombat Lyons of Trafalgar hastakenonaninternational volunteerrole alongside hisvolunteeringwith ScoutinginVictoria and Gippsland.

Therole is Subject Expert on MentalHealth andchildren and young people with special needs.

Mr Lyons is suited to this role, being employed as student welfare manager for TrafalgarHighSchool, with pastemployment in settings suchasMelbourneCityMissions residential care units and Ability Works Australia, adisability employment setting. Mr Lyons hasstudied in both theSocial Sciencesand Disability areas with RMIT University, andwill bringthisrange of experiencetothis newrole.

Mr Lyons is ascoutingvolunteer and currentlyaCub ScoutLeaderfor 1st Newborough Scout Group,Group Leader for 2ndKorumburra, DistrictCommissionerfor both South Gippsland(coveringBassCoast and South Gippsland Shires)and Eastern Rivers (covers Wellington andEast Gippsland Shires), acting Region Commissionerfor Gippsland, while also holding thestateroleofAssistant ChiefCommissioner.Program Support Leaders will nowalsovolunteer for the Asia-Pacific Region of theWorld Organizationofthe Scout Movement.

Fortunately the role makes use of digital technologies to allowMrLyons to participate without leavingGippsland

The appointment concludes on October31, 2025

In therole,MrLyons will supportthe Diversity andInclusion Regional SubCommittee to draft toolkits andrelevant documents towards the inclusion andsupport for members with disabilities,psychological challenges, andmental healthinScouting across the Asia Pacificregion,whichrepresents 30 membersincluding Scouts Australia

“More than 35 millionyoung people and over 220,000 adult volunteers registered in Asia-Pacific and it’sexciting to lookatScouting andhow it includes allinthe communityacross that scale,” Mr Lyonssaid.

“I’ve beenproud to support Scouts Victoria with itsapproaches to Diversityand Inclusion andto now takeonaninternational experience is exciting.

“ScoutinginGippslandisfantastic at fostering an inclusiveand diverse Scouting communityand it will be amazing to sharethis with other ‘experts’ from across the30member organisations of theAsia Pacific region.

“I’vealwaysencouraged ouryouth members to seekinternational opportunities that Scoutingoffers, andit’snicetoacceptan opportunity formyself, taking advantage of my career and volunteering experience.”

Families of local young peoplewho might benefitfromthe community andadventure opportunities thatScouting can offer are encouraged to visitscoutsvictoria.com.au/

Thereyou can use thepostcode searchto get in touch with theGroup Leader in your local scoutingcommunity.

Movingup: Trafalgar’sWombat Lyons is takingonaninternational role withScouts

Photograph supplied

Beyond Blue appoint Dessau as new Chair

THE Beyond Blue Board has appointed The Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO as Beyond Blue Chair.

Ms Dessau -awidely respected former Governor, celebrated community leader and pioneering legal figure -was unanimously endorsed forthe role by Beyond Blue directors at ameeting last week.

She will take up the role immediately.

“I'm delightedtoaccept this role withanorganisation that plays such avital role in the community," Ms Dessau said.

"Over more than two decades, Beyond Blue has established itself as one of the nation's most trusted and recognised mental healthorganisations, and I share its visionthat all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health."

Ms Dessau servedaneight-year term as Governor of Victoria until last June. Prior to that, she had a

distinguished career as afederal Family Court judge and as amagistrate serving with the Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court and CoronersCourt. Ms Dessau led and participated in several reformist national projects, including those involving family violence and child abuse, to support legal aid, and to modernise the system.

Ms Dessauhas also beenactive in supporting adiverse range of community-based causes and organisations. Shehas servedonthe board of TurningPointDrugand Alcohol Centre, been an AFL Commissioner,was President of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, aTrustee of theNational Gallery of Victoria, and member of theRoyal Children’s Hospital Ethics Committee.

“Over my career, Ihaveseenhow the cardswe’re dealt in life can shift and shape our mental health and wellbeing," she said.

"I often reflect on people’s remarkable resilience and capacity for growth through adversity when they have the right supports at the right time.

“I joinBeyond Blue at atimewhensomany peopleinAustraliafromall walksoflife are dealing every day with significant upheaval, uncertainty and pressures, and amental health crisis that is disproportionately affecting our young people, First Nations communities, people who live in regional Australia and the bush, and many other groups.

“I look forward to working with my board colleaguesand supporting the team to deliver Beyond Blue’s strategy and focus on prevention and earlier intervention,” Ms Dessau added.

The announcement follows the appointment in April of Beyond Blue’s previous Chair,Sam Mostyn

AO, as Australia’s next Governor-General.

Beyond Blue Chief Executive, Georgie Harman saidthe organisationwas fortunate to havealeader of Ms Dessau’scalibre, connections, and influence.

"Ms Dessau is impeccably credentialled and has decadesofinvolvement in progressive governance, legal,business and community endeavours," Ms Harman said.

"She is ideally placedtoassume the Chair for Beyond Blue as we continue our work helping all Australians to feel better earlier, to get well and to stay well."

If you or someone you know needs help, phone Beyond Blue’s support service on 1300 22 4636, or visit beyondblue.org.au/getsupport

Volunteersneeded at LCHS

LATROBE Community Health Service (LCHS) is in urgent need of volunteers.

The service is still rebuilding its volunteer workforce that halved during the pandemic, andwithdemandfor volunteer-run services increasing, LCHS is seeking new recruits.

“Our volunteers help us provide more services to people who need them most -things like transporttoappointments and meals and companionship at social activity groups,” volunteer program team leader, Adriana Pezzutto said.

“Their contributionallowsustoinvest in more free or low-cost services. Without their help, we wouldn’t be able to provide as many people with affordable and accessible healthcare and social activities.”

LCHSisonthe lookout for transportdrivers and social supportgroup volunteers in Traralgon, Morwell, Moe and Churchill, and transport drivers in Warragul and Wonthaggi.

Transport drivers help peopleget to and from their appointments, while social activity helpers drive groups to community activities, serve meals and socialise with LCHSclients at group outings.

“Our current volunteers are incredible,but we need more hands on deck. Our transport service

is so busy, we are currently providingdouble theamount of trips than what we previously would,” Ms Pezzutto said.

In 2023, 67 LCHS volunteers delivered 18,859 hoursofservice, with volunteer transport driver Olga contributing many hours of her own.

“Theday begins for me whenIput on my lanyard. It makes me feel proud to know in my small way Iwill be doing something to help others,” she said.

“I have been asked afew times why Ivolunteer, Ialwaysthink of the cliché ‘Money can’t buy you happiness’, but volunteer workcan give you so much more -the feeling of doing good is priceless.”

“Ourvolunteers find the work very rewarding; they have asense of purpose and feel deeply happy knowing they are giving back to the community,” Ms Pezzutto added.

“No matteryour experience or how much time you have to give, we have avolunteer role for you.”

To express your interest or to find out more, visit lchs.com.au/volunteer, email volunteers@ lchs.com.au or phone 1800 242 696 and ask to speak with avolunteer coordinator.

Incoming: NewChair of Beyond Blue,The HonourableLinda Dessau. Photograph supplied

Half Light tour to hit Yinnar

By KATRINA BRANDON

EXPLORINGthe depths of the Celtic adventure, the ARC Yinnar featured Polytropos on March 14.

Attendeesenjoyed the worldlywoes of Celtic journeys through each country, from Scottish shanties to Spanish Celtics.

Polytropos is made up of Rennie Pearson and Oscar West. During their shows, Mr Pearson and Mr West frequently swap between instruments such as the flute, guitar, violin, vocals, electric kick drum, and pipes. Reviving each other, they also swap harmonies and melodies and asked the audience to join in on their performance.

“I tend to prefer the slightly smaller, the more intimate venues forthis kind of music becauseit leans itself more to that.I mentioneditbefore;it has aliving room vibe. It’s lessofa formal sit down,” Mr Pearson said.

“I have performedatplenty of theseperforming art centres, and that is great as well, but Iwould usually choose asmaller, more intimate venue over thoseifthere were one available just because Ifind that energetic crackle you get in the room, it is easier to generate that in those little venues.”

Mr Pearson and Mr West come from New Zealand and grew up playing in informal gatherings, where they eventually met. Mr Pearson told the Express that he was exposed to Celtic music at ayoung age. He found some Celtic CDs among his dad’s Americano music collection, which inspired him to look further into the genre.

Later, he found inspiration in the work of Chris Norman, who was his apprentice when he was 19.

Duringthat experience, he travelledtothe east coast of Canada and studiedCeltic musicfor ayear.

With uplifting energy, the audience enjoyed listening to the educational adventure throughout the show, featuring Gertrude, the old van that Mr Pearson and Mr West had travelled in during previous years for tours.

“We are also quite knowledgeable about music and are interested in its history,” Mr Parson said.

“We like to put everything in context for people to open the door to them connecting with the music in a different way, and on top of that,it’sgoing to be sort of like ajourney from toe-tapping, ticks and reels, making people kind of want to leap up from their chair and dance, also stuff that is kind of goingtobe heart-wrenching, slow, beautiful, melodic pieces and songs, and awhole array of different instruments.”

Mr Pearson said that Celtic music is in aresurgence, and that younger people are listening to it.

“Around Gippsland, there is quite abig scene of people playing Celtic music and listening to it, which is really cool,” he said.

“We had agreat time playing at the ARC Yinnar.

Oscar wasn’t there, but Iwas there with adifferent duo called Half-Life, and we did an amazing show at Yinnar. It was packed out, and people were just enjoying it.”

Mr Pearson has revealed he will perform his Half Light show at the ARC Yinnar on June 12.

Multi-award winning guitarist and songwriter Bob McNeill will be sharing the stage with Mr Pearson for their tour Half Light.

For more information, go to renniepearsonmusic. com/

Big Ideas coming to Gippsland

AFEDERATION University Australia forum will bringexpertstogether to help encourage the young entrepreneurs of the future and boost innovation in Gippsland.

Fed Forum:Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to be held at the Morwell Innovation Centre is part of Gippsland’s ‘Festival of Big Ideas’ led by the Latrobe Valley Authority looking at the future of theregion as it transitionsaway fromtraditional industries.

strong turnout.

“As aregional universityembedded in our communities, Federation has akey role to play in Gippsland’s prosperity as its economy transitions away from traditional industries,” he said.

“We are excited to bringtogether so many diverse and interesting speakerstoshare their experience and insights into solving problems creatively.

As part of the forum, speakers from academia, industry and small business will take adeep dive into innovation to inspire and educate the community on its transformative benefits and look at ways to embed innovation in local organisations’ futures.

It also aims to nurture the next generation of young entrepreneurs, with speakers including Federation’s 2023 Young Alumna of the Year, Brooke Tahir, who established two businesses while juggling study, family and healthchallenges, along with swimming coaching business founderBrenton Ford and NathanLee from ed-tech start-up, HEX.

Federation University DirectorRegional Strategy and Engagement, Eastern Region, ProfessorAndrewO’Loughlinhopes to seea

“We hope this will help inspire the audience to embrace innovation, entrepreneurshipand build their own success in our region.”

Keynote speaker Professor Veena Sahajwalla fromthe UniversityofNew South Wales will speak about empowering innovation through collaboration.

Professor Sahajwallaisone of the world’sleading innovators in the fieldofsustainable material use, especially as it relates to carbon.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 9am4pm at the Morwell Innovation Centre,(1Monash Way, Morwell).

To register, find the event’s link on Eventbrite. For more information aboutthe Big Ideas Festival, go to lva.vic.gov.au/about/ festival-of-big-ideas-2024/fobi-2024-program

Top-notch: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki provided his insightsatlastyear’s Festival of Big Ideas Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Duo: Oscar West and Rennie Pearson takeaudiences on a Celtic journeywith their performances Photograph: KatrinaBrandon

Supportingsport at Trafalgar PS

By KATRINABRANDON

SHINING alight on Gippsland education, Trafalgar Primary School has received the Victoria’s School Sports Award, one of the highest accolades in the Victorian school system.

Winning the Most Outstanding School and Community Partnership, Rich White, Trafalgar Primary School’s physical education teacher, said it was incredible to receive this award.

“It is really nice to be able to represent the local region (West Gippsland and broader Gippsland) and show that we can provide the top quality sports education and physical education programs in things that are comparable to metropolitan schools," he said.

“I think it is anice way to shine alight on things that we can do in Gippsland, the facilities that we do have, and the network thatwehave. Ithink that it is even more nice to be able to share within our community the success that we are having, so we can feel proud about the work that we are doing and share the success amongst ourselves.”

According to Mr White, the accolade recognises the workthe school put in duringthe COVIDera, when most programs, such as their physical education program, had to shut down. He said it also shares the community effort, encouraging the community programs to keep going and for others to help share their knowledge and skillset.

Community associations such as Trafalgar Tennis Club, Trafalgar CricketClub, Trafalgar Golf Club, and more have beenworking withthe school to build on the physical education it didn’t already offer. Within the partnership, the tennis club has shared court access for interschool tournaments, the cricket club hasoffered dedicated sessions promoting female participation, and the golf club has provided access to facilities, equipment and a scholarship programthatintroducesstudents to the fundamentals of golf. TrafalgarPrimary has also found opportunities for students to try out taekwondo, gymnastics, and dance.

Mr White told the Express that the school offers many sports opportunities, and is more than happy for other groups to participate.

“Ifthe community is interested, they can always reach out to the school and express their interest, and we can try and find aspotfor them in our sporting calendar to promotetheir club and to see what expertise they can bring to our program and share with our students so that they can get awell-rounded and enriching sporting experience at our school,” he said.

“For our juniors, alot of it focuses on helping them learnabout theirown bodywithmovements Oncewehit the senior levels, we really start to rackupthe competitivecomponent withlots of school competitions and begin to teach them more about leadership tactics,and tryand pull that all together in afun atmosphere and apositive, supportive culture.

“Where we are looking at the moment is talking about how our program fits into mental fitness rather than just focusing on physical fitness, we are taking some of the elements to be used and bridgethat into working through addressingthings like anxiety resistance through mental fitness and environments.”

Photograph supplied

Traf High students explore Yallourn mine site

STUDENTS from Trafalgar High School recently spent the day touring the operational Yallourn mineaspartoftheirVCE Environmental Studies.

The 10 VCE students had the opportunity to see the operations of aworking mine and talk to mine rehabilitation experts fromthe Yallourn mine and Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA).

Part of the field trip was identifying the role that vegetationplays in stabilising soilsand its longer-term suitability in arehabilitated site.

The successful trip finishedwithavisit to Habitat Creations at Yarragon to learn about seed banking and plant selection for future use at mine sites.

All theseelements will feed into thestudents’ assessment tasks, an advantage to local students when studying this type of environmental topic.

The opportunity for the TrafalgarHighSchool studentstoexplore aworking mine site was coordinated by the MLRA with Energy Australia.

MLRA’schief executive, Dr Jen Brereton labelled the day asuccess.

“It was great to see budding scientists learn first-hand about the process of mineplanning, construction and rehabilitation from engineers, ecologists and geologists," she said.

The Yallourn mine is owned and operated by Energy Australia.

The MLRA is an independent authority working with community, industry, and government to facilitate the rehabilitation of declared mine sites to collaboratively worktowards asafe,stable,and sustainableoutcome for the beneficial use of future generations.

Attentive: Trafalgar HighSchool students on tour of Yallourn’smine Photograph supplied

Accolade: Accepting Trafalgar PrimarySchool’s awardisassistant principal, Naomi Landmeter, sports captains,EvanSpeed and Skyla Embleton, and sportand physical education teacher,RickWhite.

May27- June 2, 2024

As the Sun makes its annua transit through doppelganger Gem ni (sign of the double-troub e Twins) prepare for a stop-start k nd of week! Frantica ly go-go-go one day (Mercury/Uranus) and frustratingly s ow the next (Mercury/Saturn) So you need to be nimble adaptab e and stoica Plus – with Mercury and Uranus somet mes snoozing n your soltude zone – take the t me to s ow down and reassess where you are go ng and where

You re keen to retreat into your cozy Crab cave as the Sun, Venus and Jup ter a l trans t through your contemplation zone So so o activit es l ke yoga meditat on read ng and ourna wr ting are favoured this week But – if you stumble and make a m stake – don’t let negat ve se f-ta k drag you down Keep going! Be inspired by b rthday great Ky ie Minogue (who turns 56 on Tuesday): “I didn’t want to f zzle out had to keep going ike a l tt e Shet and pony

Fiery Mars activates your trave zone, so a heaven y hol day s ikely somet me soon But it won t happen if you re a lackadais cal Leo! Take act on ASAP via a spontaneous book ng (if you’ve got the money) or a smart savings p an (if you’re current y cash-strapped) The Sun Venus and Jupiter also urge you to take a good ong look at your hopes and w shes for the future Do they need a shake-up?

Make sure your dreams are creative f exible and V fun

Saturn ( n your ob zone) inks up w th Mercury so t’s a good time to study, learn, apply yourself and work hard Motto for the week comes from Ky ie Minogue (who turns 56 on Tuesday): “There’s no shortcut to learning a craft; you just have to put the years in ” Internationa adventures and interstate escapades are call ng as the Sun, Venus and Jupiter activate your travel zone Be pat ent and make t a priority to plan (and save for) a dream ho iday ater in the year

You current y have four planets (Mercury, Uranus Saturn and Neptune) transit ng through your relationsh p zone So other peop e could perp ex you with the r confusing behaviour Avoid being a cynical Scorp o who sabotages partnerships Nurture and cher sh your close connect ons If you re unhappily single keep pursuing your dream of f nd ng your soulmate Be inspired by birthday great Kyl e Minogue: I m sure that ove ex sts Even infin te, eternal love

Avoid umping to conclusions mak ng hasty assumpt ons and passing on unsubstantiated information Slow down Sagittarius! The Sun Venus and Jupiter are umping through your partnership zone So creative, d p omat c commun cat on (and a spirit of generos ty) wil help mprove re at ons with fam ly and fr ends as you get your message out loud and clear Friday s fabulous for ightbu b moments as you discuss nnovative deas and think outside the box

The week starts we l w th the posit ve l nk between m nd p anet Mercury and your ru er Saturn Which encourages clear th nking, discip ined work strategic p ann ng goal-setting and problem-so v ng for c ever Capricorns And then Friday s stars favour innovat ve ideas unusual po nts of view and long-term friendsh ps As movie star Mar ene Dietrich (a fel ow Capr corn) observed: It s the fr ends you can ca l up at four am that matter ”

Th s week Mercury (your power planet) connects w th Saturn and Uranus so concentration and cur osity w l take you far The focus s also on work as the Sun Venus and Jupiter all ump through your professional zone But don t overdo it V rgo and don t make the m stake of neg ect ng family and close friends As mov e star (and birthday great) Mari yn Monroe observed: A career s wonderful but you can t curl up w th it on a co d night

Prepare for a hect c week when you overdo ust about everything Under the influence of the Mercury/Uranus hookup you re nclined to be enthusiastic and exhaust ng, rest ess and rebell ous quest oning and quirky You’ll certainly be hard to gnore as you ruff e a few feathers with your impu sive ideas and spontaneous comments But jumping to conclus ons could and you in hot water – espec a ly when t comes to a fam ly member or a close fr end

You won’t feel particular y energetic or mot vated as Saturn dra ns the gas out of your tank Avoid the temptat on to get carried away and make unreal stic promises It wil be very easy to over-extend yourse f and find you ve b tten off more than you can comfortably chew! Use the prevai ing astro-winds w se y as you re-ca ibrate your expectations especia ly when it comes to domestic matters and fam ly members Creative collaborat on w ll take you far

COPYRIGHT Joanne Made ne Moore 2024

Revving up the ToyRun

MEMBER for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath hosted Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run volunteers, Alf and Stella Vella, at State Parliament to launch the 25th Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run and celebrate National Volunteer Week2024 last week.

Speaking in State Parliament, Ms Bath, who is the ShadowParliamentary Secretary for Volunteers, described Alf and Stella Vella as Gippslandroyalty, paying tribute to their tireless and dedicated contribution to disadvantaged children in Gippsland.

“Each year over 2000 children benefit from Alf and Stella’s volunteerism, receiving aChristmas gift generously donated by local industries, businesses, sporting clubs and individuals,” Ms Bath said.

“Alf and Stella represent everything that is great in Gippsland -they are warm, empathetic, motivated, highly respected, and much-loved members of our community.

“Coordinating the Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run keeps this Yallourn North couple busy for nine months of the year,but with cost-of-living

pressuresimpacting many families, theneed is growing.

“On behalf of thousands of Gippsland children, I say ‘Thank you’. The theme for NationalVolunteer Week this year is ‘Something for Everyone’ and Alf and Stella truly embody this mantra.”

Ms Bath said each and every day, volunteers generously donate theirtime and talents,making apositive difference in communities.

“Whether it’s delivering emergency services, caring for our environment, fundraising, coaching, or providingsocial support, our volunteers are the heart and soul of community,” Ms Bath said.

“Our volunteers help keep us connected -and their combined efforts make us all happier and healthier.

“The State of Volunteering report tells us in 2019 our hardworking volunteers contributed an incredible $58.1 billion worth of benefits across Victoria -that’s an impressive record!

“National Volunteer Week is traditionally atime where we collectively say thank you and publicly recognise volunteers whooften fly under the radar.”

Learning with Landcare at Willow Grove Primary

LATROBE Catchment LandcareNetwork held it’s first Learning withLandcareprojectwithYear 5/6 students at Willow GrovePrimary School recently

The project involved planting what was once a traditional style vegie patch with anew range of native bush food species. Specialistsinnative bush foods, Julie and Anthony Hooper from Peppermint Ridge Farm were there to teach students about the plants.

Starting with alesson on how to plant the different varieties, the local Tanjil Valley Landcare volunteers were also there to lend ahand.

Their involvement in the school program will be ongoing as Willow Grove Primary aims to connect students not only with nature, but to their community of nature loving folk as well. This connection is an important step in ensuringthe schoolhas support to continue to use and maintain the garden, ensuring the success of the planting.

Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network facilitator and project officer, Caroline Hammond.

“And these plants will thrive when being harvested (pruned) regularly. Iwas so impressed to see the students at Willow Grove really enjoying tastingand smellingthe variety of plants we have plantedand also coming up with ideas of how they can use them in cooking.”

There are five schools involved in the Learning with Landcare project this year. Tanjil South Primary School are plantingtoincrease habitat for native birds and bees around their school grounds, and the Community College Gippsland areplantingout an area of natural bushland to createagathering space for students and teachers to relax and immerse themselves in nature. This project is made possiblewith funding from the state government’s National Landcare Program.

If you would like to now more, get in touch with Ms Hammond at caroline@lcln.com.au

“A garden needs to be usedand appreciated,” says

Showofthanks: Member forEastern Victoria, Melina Bath withGippslandMotorcyclistToy Run volunteers, Alf and Stella Vella. Photograph supplied

Collab: Theschool partnered with Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network

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DREAM HOME

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

He began his TV career as a handsome young presenter on Harry’sPractice,followed by the low-budget but ultra-charming BondiVet.Now,the still-handsome Dr Chris Brown (pictured) is abona fide TV hostwith not afurry friend in sight. Now, he has joined the crowded home reno genre.Among the familiarly frenetic pace of tradiesand cost blow-outs, Brown sympathetically follows six pairs of Aussieswho arerenovating each other’s homes, vyingfor abackyard update and theultimate winner’s cash prize. It’safamiliar formula:Brown might need his animal instincts to fight off viewers’reno fatigue.

THE STREETS HONG KONG

SBSFood, Monday, 7.30pm

Chef and author DanHong simmers with enthusiasm in this fresh new eight-partseriesfollowing his adventures in the foodie meccaofHong Kong

In what he describesasa“life-changingtrip” TheChef’sLinehostisona passionate mission learning about the historyand cultureofthis city’sunique street foodswhich arebecoming “a dying art”. From handmade fish balls to eggtarts, wontonnoodles, tofuand dim sum, Hong discovers the traditions, recipes and stories behind tasty delicacies. Thankfully,this fun, appetizing forayisn’t purely informative; Hong also whips up these dishes step-by-step so that viewers so theycan create these delectable treasures at home

THEART OF

ABCTV, Tuesday, 9.30pm

Veteran arts journalistNamila Benson kicks off this intriguing new series that’s adorned with aplayful attitude andanadmirablemission: to answerlife’sbig questionsthrough art. The ArtWorkshost’sinsightful new shindig is brimming with wisdom. She chats with artists from the global creativelandscape, with breakout TikTok star,art historian MaryMcgillivray,joining eachepisode. Theimpressiveguestlistincludes drag queen Courtney Act,food critic MattPreston,feministClementine Ford, authorsChristos Tsiolkas and Nikki Gemmell, Frenchsinger-songwriter Angélique Kidjo,podcasterYumi Stynes and comedian Nazeem Hussain each exploringtreasured topics.

Wednesday, May29

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PICK OF THE WEEK

SOCCER:MATILDAS

VCHINA PR

10, Friday, 7.30pm

Set to roar with the spectacle of a sell-out crowd,the Matildas have well and truly captured the nation’s hearts. Coming off thebackof12 sold-out matches and with the Olympicsjustaround the corner,this highly anticipatedfriendly against China from the picturesque Adelaide Oval –their first SouthAustralian match since November 2019 –is set to get the adrenaline pumping forsoccer fans new and old. The Matildas will be looking to asserttheir dominance in this warm-up against the reigning AFCWomen’s Asian Cup champions as they preparefor their mission to secure their firstOlympic gold medal. While afew injuries plague the team(notably captain Sam Kerr,midfielders KatrinaGorry and Aivi Luik,young attacker Amy Sayer),stars suchasMaryFowler and Ellie Carpenter willberaring to impress; as will hometown hero Charli Grant,aformer Adelaide United player who’s been making her mark at TottenhamHotspur in theWomen’s SuperLeague.Fans will also be hoping to seegoalkeeper Lydia Williams in action during this penultimate clash beforeParis 2024 –the Matildas’ longest-serving player is set to hangupthe gloves after theOlympics.

SEVEN (7,6)

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

2.00 Parliament QuestionTime

3.00 Back In Time ForThe Corner Shop. (PG, R)

3.55 Long Lost Family (PG,R)

TEN (10, 5)

4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady:For TheLoveOfDogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. (PGaw) 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.(R) 3.30 No Distance Between Us. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.(R) 4.10 Secrets Of OurCities. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 Dream Home. (PG, R) 1.00Surveillance Oz:Dashcam (PGl, R) 1.30 Border Security:America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 2.00 TheChase. (R) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChaseAustralia. 6.00 Today 9.00 TodayExtra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 TheSummit. (R) 1.15 My Way. 1.30 Great Australian Detour Snow (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point (PG, R) 4.00 9NewsAfternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6am MorningPrograms. 8.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R)

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

7.30 7.30

8.00 Hard Quiz (PG) Presented by TomGleeson.

8.30 Gruen. PresentedbyWil Anderson.

9.05 BlakBall. Recounts great Indigenous sporting moments.

9.35 QI. (PGa) HostedbySandi Toksvig.

10.05 Planet America.

10.40 ABC LateNews.

10.55 TheBusiness. (R)

11.10 TheLuminaries (Madlv,R)

12.05 Superwog. (MA15+l, R) 12.25 Grand Designs.(R) 1.15 Long Lost Family.(PG,R)

2.00 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline (R) 5.00 Art Works.(PG, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Final, Ml)The end of the competition approaches.

9.30 This Town. (Malv) Thefuneral brings together different sides of Dante’s family and reunites him with his cousin.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t LeaveMe. (Premiere, MA15+a) Aman’s body is found in aVenice lagoon. 1.10 StellaBlomkvist (MA15+as, R) 3.45 FantasticalFactory Of Curious Craft. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANCPhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Home AndAway. (PGav)

7.30 The1%Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by LeeMack.

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

9.30 Talking Footy Alook at the week’sAFL news.

10.30 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 TheSummit. (PGl) Presented by JaiCourtney

8.45 SkiRescue Downunder (PGd) Acouple’s road trip hitsthe skids. 9.45 Footy Classified. (M)Footy experts tackle the AFL’sbig issues. 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 TheEqualizer (MA15+v,R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.55 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.50 Destination WA.(R) 2.20 Explore (R) 2.30 Global Shop.(R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00 TodayEarly News. 5.30 Today

6.00 Deal Or No Deal Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Afresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS:Sydney. (Mdv) Whena shark spits out the arm of an ex-US Navy SEAL, theteam investigates. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team heads to Portugal. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 TheProject.

Local hero: Adelaide’s Charli Grant returns homewith theMatildas fora friendly against ChinaPR.

Thursday,May 30

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 AntiquesRoadshow (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Secret Science.(R) 1.30 Stuff TheBritish Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 ParliamentQuestion Time. 3.00 Back In Time ForThe Corner Shop.(PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.45 GrandDesigns. (PG,R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABCNews. Alook at the

of the

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Restoration Australia: King Island, South Australia. (PG) AKing Islander restores aderelict farmhouse. 9.00 Grand Designs: Scunthorpe. (PG)Kevin McCloudmeetsa devoted dad who wants to build a sustainablebut affordablehouse.

9.50 Antiques Roadshow (R)HostedbyFiona Morse.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 TheBusiness. (R)

11.20 QI. (PGa, R)

11.55 Talking Heads. (Mal, R)

12.25 Grand Designs. (Ml, R)

1.15 Long Lost Family (PG, R)

2.00 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline (R) 5.00 Art Works.(PG,R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 Tomorrow Tonight. 10.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.55 Would ILie To You? 11.55 Live At The Apollo. 12.40am Louis Theroux’sForbidden America. 1.40 MOVIE: TheMiseducation Of Cameron Post.(2018,M) 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 DestinationFlavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady:For The Love Of Dogs.(PGa, R) 10.05 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With AdamLiaw.(R) 4.00 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 DNAFamily Secrets (PGa, R)

Stacey Dooley meets 46-year-old Mel.

8.40 Our Law. (PGal, R) Thecells reach capacityinKalgoorlie, giving lockup-keeper Ace both alot to do and alot to think about 9.50 TheResponder (Return, MA15+l)

Chris is tricked into doing adodgycar stop 11.50 WondersOfScotland: Lewis AndHarris. (R)

12.20 TheSpectacular. (Malv,R)

4.15 Peer To Peer (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News 12.00 MOVIE: Missing At 17.(2013,Mav,R)Ayla Kell, Tricia O’Kelley, BenGavin. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line.(PG,R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Football AFL.Round 12. Port Adelaide vCarlton.From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at allthe actionfrom thegame.

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars:HMP Whitemoor (MA15+a, R) Part 2of4 Takesa lookatlife inside HMP Whitemoor,a men’s prison that is known as Britain’s Alcatraz.

12.30 BoyToMan: The Reindeer People. (PGa, R) TimNoonantravels to Siberia.

1.30 TheGoldbergs. (PGl,R)Beverly tries to finda newpurpose in herlife.

2.00 Home Shopping (R)

4.00 NBCToday. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise5am News. Thelatest news,sportand weather 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Summit. (PGl, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Great Australian DetourSnow. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG,

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 RBT. (PGd, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Missing Persons Investigation (PGa,R)After asuspected heartattack, apatient fleeshospital and no one knowswhy

9.30 Casualty 24/7 (Mm) Followsstaff and patients at the causality department of ahospital in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

10.30 Law&Order:Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 11.20 9News Late. 11.50 TheFirst48. (Mav,R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop.(R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 5.00 Today EarlyNews 5.30 Today

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by GrantDenyer

6.30 TheProject. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by TomGleeson.

8.30 Law&Order:SVU (Mad) Acryptic message sends the teamon anew track to find Maddie Flynn. 9.30 TheCheap Seats (Mal, R) PresentersMelanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald takealook at the week thatwas. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 10.55 TheProject. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 HomeShopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 It’sSuppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Hypothetical. 2.15 Queer Sports. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Tattoo Age 5.55 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Lost Gold Of TheAztecs. (Premiere) 9.20 The Orville. 12.55am Sex &Music: From Pills To Thrills. 1.55 Dark Side Of TheRing 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Bamay. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 The Magic Canoe 3.25 Wolf Joe 3.35 NannyTuta. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories 5.30 The77Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8.30 Our Law 9.40 Malcolm X. 11.20 Late Programs.

6am

ARaisin In The Sun. (1961, PG) 8.20 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017,PG, French) 10.00 BeeSeason. (2005,M) Noon Boxing Day. (2021, M) 2.05 Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 3.55 The Falcons. (2018,PG, Icelandic) 5.50 LastChance Harvey. (2008,PG) 7.30 DatingThe Enemy.(1996,M) 9.30 ManUp. (2015,M) 11.10 Husbands And Wives. (1992,M) 1.05am Late Programs.

Friday, May31

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency 8.00 Million DollarMinute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 AirCrash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’sPractice. 4.00 BetterHomes. 5.00 Escape To TheCountry 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 HomeAnd Away 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (92,81)

6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And TheRestless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow 3.35 MOVIE: The Ship ThatDied Of Shame. (1955,PG) 5.30 TheTravelling Auctioneers 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL.Round13. Parramatta Eels vCronulla Sharks. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off 10.30 Tennis. French Open. Day5 Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Soccer.UEFAEuropa ConferenceLeague.Final. Olympiacos vFiorentina. Continued. 7.30 Morning Programs. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House 3.00 The Nanny 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddamsFamily 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show 7.00 Tennis. French Open. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol 12.30 The Force:BTL 1.00 World’s Wildest Police Videos.

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That PacificSports Show.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry.(Mal, R) 2.55 Back In Time ForThe Corner Shop.(PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis walksatranquil nature trail.

8.30 SilentWitness. (Mav) As the police closesinonits lead suspect, Nikki takes matters intoher own hands.

9.30 Gruen (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG,R) Presented by TomGleeson.

10.40 Blak Ball. (R)

11.10 ABC LateNews.

11.25 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (R)

12.15 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 1.05 We Hunt Together.(Madlv,R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw,R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: ForThe Love Of Dogs.(PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Raiders Of TheLost Treasures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.35 Abandoned RailwaysFrom Above:Scarborough. Thejourney continues through Scarborough and Whitby 8.30 Secrets Of TheLostLiners: Costa Concordia. (PGa) Delves into the ill-fated CostaConcordia 9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Rogue Waves. (R) Alook at the USSCyclops 10.10 SBSWorld NewsLate. 10.40 WorldOnFire. (Malv) 11.45 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R) 3.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)

4.00 Peer To Peer.(PG,R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Ben And Holly 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato 7.05 Andy And TheBand. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Frequency.(2000,MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: The DisasterArtist. (2017, M) 12.05am Would ILie To You? 1.05 QI. 1.40 ABCNewsUpdate. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready,Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’sWorld. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.35 Last Chance Harvey. (2008,PG) 8.15 TheFalcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 10.10 DatingAmber.(2020,M) 11.50 ThenCame You. (2020,M) 1.40pm ARaisin In The Sun. (1961, PG) 4.00

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Matrimony. (2018,Mv, R) 2.00 HouseOfWellness. (PG) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia. 6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 TheLap.(R) 1.00 Take Me Home.(PG,R) 2.00 Pointless.(PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30[VIC]WINNews.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Mark Olive, Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous chef 7.20 Football. AFL.Round 12. Collingwood vWestern Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-gamediscussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) Apanel discussesall things AFL 12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG,R)Experts trytofind Australia’s best homes. 1.00 Harry’s Practice (R) Information aboutpet care.

1.30 MedicalEmergency (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBCToday.

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) Little Lamb is in need of anew home

8.30 MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016,G,R) An amnesiacfish searchesfor her long-lost parentswith help fromher friends. Ellen DeGeneres, AlbertBrooks, Ed O’Neill.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.50 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.45 Explore. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy TheBushKangaroo. (R)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal (R) Contestants compete in ahigh-stakes game where they must beat TheBanker to win acash prize. 6.30 TheProject. Rove McManus, GeorgieTunny,Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to takea look at the day’snews. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly.Game 1. Australia vChina PR. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news,aswellasthe latest sport and weather. 10.55 TheProject. (R) RoveMcManus Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to takea look at the day’snews. 12.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 It’sSuppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 MostExpensivest. 1.20 Curious Australia. 1.50 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 2.20 Bananas. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Tattoo Age. 5.45 Building TheUltimate. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 The Orville 11.55 Late Programs.

Running the distance for mental health

FOOTBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TWO 17-year-old mates recently set out to shed light on an important issue that sits closely with them; and one thatweighsonthe shoulders of so many young people in this generation.

Bestmates Cooper Walsh (from Moe) and Mitch Sexton(Trafalgar) decided they wouldset out and do something by supportingthose they know who have experienced battles withmental health, and honour those who’ve tragically fell victim to it.

The boys elected to do arun starting at the Moe Library through to George Bates Reserve in Yallourn Norththat totalled more than 27km.

Sexton organised the initiative by taking part in Do It for Dolly Day this May, and raised over $1200 for mental health and anti-bullying organisation Dolly’s Dream in preparation for the run.

“I was worried as Iwas going to do the run myself until one of my best mates Coop stuck his hand up and said he’d be keen for the journey,” Sexton said.

“So he jumped on board and helped with everythingand we really started to get up with the donations and support from everyone."

The two not onlygained support from friends and family, but also saw backing from another mental health not-for-profit in Speak and Share.

“Mitch sent Speak and Share amessageand theysaidthey were going to send us some hats and some socks forthe run, whichwas just amazing,” Walshsaid.

When it was go time, both of them did the best theycouldtomotivate each other as they readied themselves for the run.

“At the start of the day, me and Coop Facetimed and we were both pretty hypedup, dancing to musicand we werefeeling goodand thatenergy carriedout non-stop(throughout) the day,”Sexton said.

The boys were supported at the start line by fellow mates Ryley Cumiskey and Lachlan Wallace as members of their tight-knit clan led them off on their journey.

Walsh and Sexton nearlylapped Moe before making their way to the Newborough to commence their race down the Moe/Yallourn Rail Trail towards the Yallourn Yallourn North Football-Netball Club home base.

The vibes were up the first 15 or so kilometres, before the tough part began and they really had to find that extra something within to getthem

through to the end.

“(It) was just singing and our wayalong and then stretch out to Yallourn Nor justpushing eachother and each other up to get through leg,” Sexton said.

During their outing,asthey on down the town roads, cars in encouragement as they drove just as the boys were seeing horizon.

“It’s things like that (which) us finish the run. We will never the people that we lost and never let theirlegacy die,” Wals

Both young men have themselv experienced awful inner conflicts, like many, have seen fami friend groups’ shattered in of some unthinkable events.

“Me and Coop have both throughour own menta battlesand lost friends and so it’s something we’re real to get awareness out about, said candidly.

For Walsh, he lost his older Riley Pearce in 2021, which an entire community.

“Seeing the pain that his dad and his two brotherswen and are still going through to breaks me,” Walsh confided.

The Pearce and Walsh family since done extraordinary tribute to Riley’s fight, with ini like the ‘Walk with Chop’ and works with community mental organisation Mindfull Aus.

“I’ve lost mates to suicide and Mitchneeded to do some about it. We couldn’t just sit not take action,” Walsh added.

It’s efforts like this one thatp the leaps society has made due intelligence and courage that peopleoftoday display th forth awareness, change, and for one’s wellbeing.

If you or someone you struggling, support is available.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kid’s Helpline: 1800 55

Exceptional: Bestmates Mitch Sexton and Cooper Walsh ranfromMoe to Yallourn North to raiseawareness formental health

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

SENIORS

GOALS:Moe: HPepper

CBurr Warragul: JLewseyL Ward IWallaceLMoore MSmart KMacLean

4.4

10.13 (73) SALE3.1 3.3 3.4 7.6 (48) GOALS: Leongatha: JGarnham 3T McRae2 SForrester TBrill JLamers JGinnane W Littlejohn. Sale: BWalker2 WLeslie 2J Leslie TCampbell SLange BEST: Leongatha: JHarry TMarriott TNashJ vander Pligt CAlger SWestaway. Sale: SLange NWhitfordH Holmes D Eggmolesse-Smith PTainsh KMcDonald

TRARALGON 6.111.315.618.12 (120)

DROUIN 3.4 6.4 7.6 9.10 (64)

GOALS: Traralgon: CDoultree 5KRuyters 3DLoprese 3JCunico2L Willaton LD’Angelo J VanIwaardenCScandrett Drouin: KHermansen 2KQuirk 2SHarveyW Papley JMcKellar T Johnstone JMarshall. BEST:Traralgon: LD’Angelo THourigan CAmbler CDoultreeL Tripodi CScandrett. Drouin: WPapley KQuirk MCotter AFlemingE Morris CQuirk

BAIRNSDALE 3.47.8 11.9 12.11 (83)

WONTHAGGI 1.52.106.11 6.12 (48)

GOALS:Bairnsdale: BMcCarrey 4J Walker 2J Dore 2LByrne-Jones 2X Richards CHarvey. Wonthaggi: JWilliams2NAnderson ALindsayC McInnes JBates BEST:Bairnsdale: L Byrne-Jones RStewart WMitchellL Austin EEast BMcCarrey Wonthaggi: IChugg RSparkes SBrayJ Gilmour JBates FO’Connor

Tigersinlast-gasp epic

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

ALL threeLatrobe Valley-based teams secured wins in Round 7 of the Gippsland League.

Traralgon however were the only ones to do so convincingly, pummelling Drouin by the best part of 10 goals, while Morwell and Moe were forced to dig deep against Warraguland Maffra respectively.

The Tigers hit the lead late in their game to win by two points against Warragul, while the Lions hadtohold theirs to get through by eight over Maffra.

The final sirenwouldhave undoubtedly been met witha huge sigh of relief from Morwell and Moe players, as there likely would have been hell to pay (bulk 400s maybe) had theydropped those games.

The Valley trio are now two, three and fourth on the ladder, all equal on 20 points. Moe leads with the highest percentage, although Morwell has rolled ladder-leaders Leongatha.

from aboundary thrown in that landed in the arms of the Tigers sharp-shooter.

Having already kicked four goalsfor the afternoon, McDonald’sfifth fromvirtually straightinfront handed Morwell back the lead.

His goal came as the clock read 28.50.

Whenthe finalsiren sounded at 31.40, the Tigers had won 9.6 (60) to 8.10 (58).

The home sidesurvivedanumber of nervy moments, and brain fades during afreneticfinal term, as possibly the most humble of all trades came into play.

Thosewho thinkthe role of a goal umpireistosimply stand and signal might want to reconsider after what happened during the last quarter at Morwell.

With the Guls trailing by just threepoints as the clockticked into red time, agoal-line scramble at the Princes Highway end led to an appeal for agoal from the visitors.

from astandingstart Or so he thought.

Morwell defenders pointed at the goal post, believing the ball had sailed over, yet soon fell to their knees as the goal umpire signalled all clear.

With that possible square-up coming,the Guls appeared to have the momentum required to see the game out.

T Callanan. Warragul: CMcintosh TDavine JOrlickiW Hatfield MLynn SKelly

THallKBrown BGrabham AndrewsNFixterJRenden ATrotto. Sale: JSweeney ZRussell J Simic MO’Brien TBeattie

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GOALS:Traralgon: JTwite4JMudita 2AJaensch 2ALovison LHahnFKennedy FWatts P Akram. Drouin: KKeady CFleming JSimpson. BEST: Traralgon: ALovison JTwite BHutton PAkram LHahn RAdams Drouin: TWansJSimpson JClerks CFleming EBracken WYoung

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Dyer 3 B Mckenzie 3 S

Maffra: J Oldham

2 L Meeking 2 JMoultonW Ross MWilson SPendergast WGieschen. Moe: LMackay AWilson, LVaninetti

BEST: Maffra: LDyerJ Oldham SWalker RPhelan DGrayBHarrington. Moe: SHanson J Riddle AWilson DBlackshawW Hester DO’Brien

MHamilton 3MEast 3O Clarke 2LDunkley 2R Blandford2B Sauer

TO borrow from the great Dennis Cometti: “Thereisno justice in football.”

That at least was the look on the face of Warraguldefender Sean Masterson.

Masterson, mindingMorwell forward Brandon McDonald and with his side up by four points late in the final term at Morwell Recreation Reserve, could do nothingtostopa scrambled kick

Clean sweep for Power

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND POWER BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND Power defeated toppositionedSandringhamDragons at the weekend in their second home game at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

Morwell players were not convinced,and pleadedtheir case as the central umpire came in to confer. Tiger’s midfielder Brandon Bailey immediately made the ‘touched’ signal, while Mackenzie Blewett pointed to his shin.

The goal umpire awarded a behind, giving Morwell abrief let off.

It is said historydoesn’t so much repeat as it does rhyme, and alittle more than five minutes later,therewas another Warragul scoring attemptunder review.

The build-up saw the ball move from one end of the ground to the other.

Levi Moore, in acresofspace along the grandstand wing, sent along ballforward,and thenTom Crolesnappedthe ball through

Both teams still played to win, with the margin at four points Warragul’s way with around five minutes to go.

As the clock ticked closer to the half-hourmark, astoppage in front of the Morwell clubrooms proved to be match-defining.

Fromthe boundary throw in, Morwell vice captain Zac Andersonwilled his boot to the ball, getting enough purchase on it to not only make its way through traffic, but to find the chest of McDonald.

McDonald goaled, and from there, the Tigers were able to kill enough time to see themselvesto their fifth successive win.

On aday when strange things seemed to happen, afalcon proved just as effective as a smother late in the game,after the ball wasbooted forward by Warragul on the edge of 50 only

to be intercepted by aMorwell noggin.

McDonald’sfive goalssaw him among the best, along with Aidan Quigley, Anderson, Max Linton, Tyler Hillier and Charlie Burr Morwell appeared to havethe game under some control for mostofthe time,leading by 16 points, eight points and 10 points at each of the breaks.

Warragul however kept pressing,and ended up kicking as many goals in the last term as they had in the previous three.

The Guls cheer squad also kept the crowd entertained, with music following each goal.

Averyeclectic playlist saw Rhianna’s Don’t Stop the Music and the crowdfavourite Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond featured.

Jack Lewseywas bestfor Warragul, and received good support from Lane Ward, Isaac Wallace, Moore, Mitchell Smart and Kai MacLean.

Granted Morwell are admittedly ayoung side who are going to be in and out of games, this performance does beg the question -did the Tigers play out of their skin against Leongatha?

Maroons too mighty on

road

EBerryJKellowE Stables Moe: M Hasthorpe WRobinson. BEST: Maffra: TPhillips JBrickley JScrivenE BerryEStables JFitt. Moe: WJenkinson AStylesJShields BSword WRobinson JPace

Traralgon: HPirie 5HLittle 2C Booth 2J Balcombe Matters Drouin: JHuston 2R Caddy 2M Williames 2KGregg CStone TMapleson. BEST:Traralgon: BHagley ERoscoe BBurrows WAmbler HPirie JZappulla. Drouin: MWilliames KGregg JHuston WYoung W Brewer RCaddy

(123) SALE0.0 0.4

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GOALS: Leongatha: ZLamers 4JCallahan 4JGarnham 2H Bowler 2FMcLennan2 T Gannon MCroatto BFortAFixterKMcGrath. Sale: XCollins KHorder BEST: Leongatha: H Bowler JCallahan ZLamers BFortMSheahan JFixter. Sale: TDobson JLamb MMcMasterK Horder MO’Brien XCollins

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(15) GOALS: Warragul: HJinks 7SGrummisch 4KBoi 3CMacLean 2APhillips2 CMcintosh2M Cahill BRainford SHeenan JCurtis HBrown Morwell: TFenton SOling BEST:Warragul: K Boi APhillips CMacLean BRainford HJinks SGrummisch. Morwell: OKalan TKirk LEffenberg CSeymour SCheffersT Fenton

Power remain in the finals fixture with awin-loss recordof 4-2followingtheir Round 9win 10.8 (68) to 7.8 (50).

The local Coates Talent League side got off to abrilliant start, keeping the depleted Dragons to just 2.5 (17) at halftime and kicking 7.5 (47) themselves.

Sandringham did rally in the second half, making Powerwork fortheir four points.

The Power players ran in numbers all day,but some of their best included Drouin’s Brodie Atkins, Maffra’s Max Stobie, Leongatha’s Thomas Hanily, andHeyfield’s Mitchell Stevens and Asher Eastman.

Eastman starredwith three goals, alongwithsteady kicking from Hanily (who is ahopeful for this year’sAFL Mid-Season Draft) booting two goals.

With the Under 18s Marsh Cup underway shortly, many of the top names heading into this year’s National Draft were out including Morwell’s Ricky Mentha (playing for the Allies) and top-projected players Levi Aschcroft, Luke Trainor and Taj Hotton.

Powerplay this Sunday at La Trobe University against eighthseeded Bendigo Pioneers. GippslandPower women were also victorious against Sandringham last Sunday.

The GippyGirls dominated proceedings, winning 12.9 (81) to 2.5 (17). Lily Milner, Jasmine Sowden, Ash Centra, Acacia Sutton, Zali Gallagher and Lilly Leighton starred in the victory.

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

TRARALGON wiped Drouin off the park.

The Maroons extended their lead at each break, on their way to awin by the tune of 56 points, 18.12 (120) to 9.10 (64).

Travelling to Drouin, the visitorsopened the floodgates with asix-goalfirst term, and although the Hawks remainedintouching distance at halftime, faded badly once teams retook their positions.

Traralgon busted the game right open with

seven goalstothreeinthe second half, on their way to their fifth win of the season.

Midfielder ChanceDoultree kicked five goals in afine performance, whileDylan Loprese and Kade Ruyters each nabbed two.

Luis D’Angelo was productive, as was Tye Hourigan, Connor Ambler, LucasTripodi and Connor Scandrett. Will Papley, Kye Quirk, Mitch Cotter, Arli Fleming, Ed Morris and Caleb Quirk battled hard for the Hawks.

There are now perhapssome worrying signs for Drouin, whoafter starting the seasonwith promise, have lost their last four games, the last two by significant margins.

Pressure creates diamonds: BlakeCouling getsahandball away,asWarragu’sIsaacWallacelaysatackle Photosupplied

Lions survive huge scare in Maffra

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND

LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

IF there was ever aGippsland League version of On the Couch,thiswriter would posethis as his 'Big Question':

Do Maffra actually have the best list in the Gippsland League?

Before people point to the fact the Eagles are winless and last on the senior ladder, consider a football club list in awhole-club approach. Maffra'sreserves are secondonthe ladder with a percentage topping 200, their thirds are equal-first coming offapremiership, and their fourths are third, also coming off aflag.

The senior team,madeupalmostentirely of locals and graduating juniors, have lost their last three games by less than 10 points.

Take out the 102 point losstoLeongatha in Round 3, and the Eagles' percentage would be 72.98. Luke Dyer,arguablythe best player to play in theEastGippsland Football-Netball League this century (five league medals), can't even get agame in the Maffra senior side at the moment.

If you were to term best by how healthy alist looks now and for the future, the Eagles certainly appear to tick more boxes than most clubs. If last Saturday against Moe was any indication,

they certainly have no issue running games out either.

Maffra finished full of running for the third successive week, yet ran out of time yet again, going down to the Lions 14.4 (88) to 12.8 (80).

The visiting Lions jumped out of the blocks with seven goalstothree in the openingterm, as the match appeared to be going largely to script.

The Eagles were only saved somewhat by alate goal to Caleb Calwyn, taking thequarter time deficit to 24 points instead of 30.

While Moe had just about the ideal start, there are some players who can turn amatch in an instant.

Maffra captain Daniel Bedggood lit up the second term, kicking three goals to seehis sidegointo the main break only three points behind.

The dreadlocked dynamo showcased his full bag of tricks, kicking asnap, bananaand set shot to seeMaffra slowly but surely work their way back into contention.

Moe only managed one goal for the term, and subsequently, were kept in the rooms for the halftime break for what seemed alot longer than usual.

The teams traded blows during the third, although Moe was able to snatchtwo late goals fromHarryPepperand defender-come-forward Brock Smith to give itself some breathing space.

With the margin only 15 points at three quarter time, an upset was well and truly on the cards.

Maffra could sense their first win of the season, and withthe calming voice of coach Anthony Robbins reassuring his troops “you are right there”, the stage was set for an epic finish.

Moe hadthe perfectstart to the finalterm, with skipper Jacob Wood snapping agoal just two minutes in, however, his opposite number in Bedggood responded just ashort time later.

In agame that saw alot of ‘end-to-end’ play, the Lions hit back through Harri Sim, before another response from Maffra saw Seth Smithkeep the game interesting.

The telling moment however came at the 16 minute mark, when Moe defender Luke Mulqueen won acrucial one-on-one against Bedggood on the Eagles half-forward line.

Bedggood conceded his predicament in that moment, letting out an exclaimed“ahh” as Mulqueen got enough separation with ball in hand.

The result fromthat play saw the ball travel high inside 50, where Pepper worked his opponent underthe ball and ran in to take the Lions lead to 22 points

Mulqueen’s teammates were appreciative of the effort, quickly sending him words of encouragement.

With the gameappearing wrapped up, therewere afew more twists to come.

Agoal to Maffra’s Kade Renooy, back from a three week suspension, at the 23 minutemarkkept things alive, and suddenly, momentum appeared

Westawayall the waytoverytop

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

LEONGATHA celebrated ahistory-making day with awin in Round 7ofthe Gippsland League.

The Parrots led at every change againstSale, winning 10.13 (73) to 7.6 (48) to cap off aperfect day for veteran defender Sean Westaway.

Westaway played senior game number 236 in the green and gold, going past the club record set by Peter Helms.

Fittingly, the four-timepremiership winner was able to bring up the milestone on his home ground, given aguard of honour by both teams, and chaired off by long time teammates Ben Willisand Tom Marriott.

Westawaywas among his side’s bestplayers, after helping to keep the Magpies goalless either side of halftime.

Sale managed only three behinds in the second and third term, before finishing with four goals in the last quarter.

By then however, Leongatha had parked the bus, and with a43point lead at threequarter time,ran out the final term with some smart management. Marriott was also named in the best, along with Jackson Harry, Travis Nash, Jake van der Plight and Cooper Alger.

Best for Sale were Shannen Lange, Nathan Whitford,Hudson Holmes, DerekEggmolesseSmith, Patrick Tainsh and youngster Kai McDonald.

The Magpies were without playing-coach Jack Johnstone, who was serving the first of athree-week suspension for aspoiling attempt against Traralgon that led to Josh Hamilton being concussed. Johnstone lost his appeal to have the ban overturned by the AFL Victoria Appeals Panel last Wednesday night, although it is understood Sale had some of their lodgement fee refunded, which is highly unusual.

For aclub as successful as Leongatha, is it odd that the senior games record is less than 250?

BAIRNSDALE entered the top five.

The Redlegs were too goodfor Wonthaggi,beating them 12.11 (83) to 6.12 (48).

ThePower did not pack their kickingboots for thelongest trip in Country Victoria, registering a staggering 2.10 (22) in the first half.

Bairnsdale meanwhile converted around 50 per cent, and with Brayden McCarrey kicking four goals, were able to record a35point victory.

Byrne-Jones was best for the winners, followed by Randall Stewart, WillMitchell,Logan Austin and man mountain Ethan East. Wonthaggi had Ryan Sparkes back available at theweekend,but were without the Blair brothers, Jarryd and Jack, the latter serving atwo-week ban for striking Maffra’s Ed Carr last round. Sparkes was named in the best for the Power, as was Isaac Chugg, Shannon Bray, Jye Gilmour (possibly the most improved player in the comp), Josh Bates and Fergus O’Connor.

to be shifting back to the way of the home side.

By now Moe looked to be trying to save the game, and very nearly fell victim to that cliché.

Ahugepackmark from Calwyn but no score gave the Lions alet off, as did agolden fist from playing-coach Declan Keilty (who else) deep inside 50 that saw the ball thunder into the advertising fencing.

Alategoal to Smithmadethe margin eight points at the 28 minute mark.

With nothingtolose, Maffra sent an extra number forward, however, the siren sounded just seconds after the ball was thrown up back in the centre.

Danny Butcher was votedbest for the Eagles, followed by Zach Felsbourg, Harry Stables, Alex Carr, Henry Anderson andAshton Wright, who took some neat marks in defence.

Youngster Callum Nash played his best game in senior colours for Moe, as did fellow first-year player James Maslen.

Sim continued his strong form, getting through atight and at times bizarretussle with Maffra midfielder Ed Carr, who at one stage figured the best way to break ashepherd was to start wrestling.

Key forwards Nick Prowseand Harry Pepper kicked eight goals between them, with the latter nabbing six, while Trent Baldi got in the best and on the scoresheet with anice snap in the second.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE 'BEST WORST TEAM' THIS CENTURY

Maffra is currently winless and last on the Gippsland League ladder,however the Eagles have lost their last three games by less than 10 points, and carry apercentage of 61.67. Generally speaking, ateam with apercentage above 60 is very competitive. Since the start of the Gippsland League (1954), no team has ever gone through aseason without winning a game and also carrying apercentage greater than 57. Maffra will likely win some games this year,but on the off chance they don't, could have reason tobelabelled the best team to ever finish last in league history.

Ultra competitive wooden spooners since 2000 (win/loss/percentage)

2000 Morwell 3-15(67.58) 2008 Drouin 4-12(75.23) 2019 Warragul 5-13(66.93) 2023 Drouin 2-16(65.60)

Lachlan

Yoursnow: NewLeongatha senior games recordholder Sean Westaway,with theman whose recordhebroke,Peter Helms Photograph supplied

MID GIPPSLAND

Tight at the top in Mid Gippy

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND BY ROB POPPLESTONE

WITH just afortnight or so before the halfway mark of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League season, sides are still jostling for positions towards the top of the table.

HBull 4KBergles 3CJames TBernaldoCLoughridgeBHeath. BEST: Boolarra: LMarriott TReiske JMason CBell LSmith NMiller StonyCreek: DAtkins CStone CLoughridge ASimmons HBull DZuidema.

EAST 7.5

(169) HILLEND 0.0 0.1 0.4 1.4 (10)

GOALS:Morwell East: CWangman 10 MCunningham3 IAbas3J Mackenzie 2BFrancis 2 ZMangion JFrancis BKimberley NKyriacou CIorangi. Hill End: LCumiskey BEST:Morwell East: BKimberley CWangman MCunninghamB Evans CIorangiPQuinn. Hill End: AFawcett JSomers LCumiskey SFairbairn NJames RMajak

FISHCREEK1.6 4.9 8.13 14.18 (102)

THORPDALE 5.3 8.3 12.4 14.4 (88) GOALS:Fish Creek: DBerryman6J Hayes3 JShaw2 TVuillermin TCameron TBuckley Thorpdale: HBritten 3ARosato3 HSinclair-Stanley 3DLeys3 TPattenJHolland-Burch. BEST: Fish Creek: TCameron KDorling DBerryman JHayesRDeBiase TValenta. Thorpdale: TPattenARosatoH Ferguson DHolt MMcMahon JMonger NEWBOROUGH 3.2 5.6 6.9 11.12 (78) TARWIN

us until the second half to kick clear,”hesaid.

“Mirboo North rolled players backinto defensive 50 to make life hard for our forwards to reallygainthe upper hand.Oncewe controlled the footy, we started to find great avenues to goal. Good teamperformance againstanopposition who wouldn’t lie down.”.

BEST: Yinnar: JGarlick DWebster JChessum NRowleyK ElphickD Schneider. Mirboo Nth: RDevine DTaylorIShineberg MAveling J Conlan TMcGrath

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Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: JDunn 2B Moscript. Toora: MGlowrey CFerguson A Rhodes JCoulthard. BEST: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: CMcInnes TGoss MHarris MEast M Smith RCheckley Toora: KMorgan MGlowrey FCashmoreA Vening LdeBoer LAnedda. FISH CREEK7.2 10.5 15.6 21.11 (137)

(18) GOALS: Fish Creek: TRedpath 5E Farrell 4BPerks 2JKirtland2CMcphee2BStefani 2J Harry2ZRedpath TWalters Thorpdale: HEdwards 2SKerton. BEST: Fish Creek: OStraw T Walters BBell JArestia EFarrell AFarrell Thorpdale: HEdwards CGardiner SLawson EHall JAsmussen CWestbury.

3.5 (23)

StonyCreek: CMichael5LPark3L Byrnes 3RMcKnight RHarringtonJ Monaghan NSvenson ADyke. Boolarra: JMaggs JGiardina MMurden. BEST: Stony Creek: ADyke N Svenson CMichael LByrnes AWright. Boolarra: NKreun BMcCormack MMurden MCleaver MWindsor JMaggs

To say it is tightatthe topwould be an understatement, as after seven rounds there is only four points separating first from sixth.

AREPLAY of last year’spreliminary final showed these two teams again have alot to offer in season 2024.

Fish Creek, as reigning premier, were well aware of the Blues desire to be acontender, but to do that they first had to show they were worthy against the very best.

Worthy they were, win they did not.

The final scoreboard read Fish Creek 14.18 (102) to Thorpdale 14.8 (92) in spud country.

Kangarooscoach Jarrod Walker said it was agood litmus test for his troops.

“A finals like intensity all day,with Thorpdale having all the answers for most of the day. We had to throw the magnets around abit in the second half and could finally get some momentum going our way,” he said.

“Some huge efforts across the board, backs, midfielders and forwards standing up in some key moments in the last quarter.”

The cream risestothe topunder pressure, and no one questions the qualityof the Kangaroos, but you also get the feeling teams will continue to come for the reigning premier in the coming months.

Thorpdale coach Jason Winderlich was circumspect in his assessment.

“AsLuke Beveridge said ‘it’s hard to feel like awinner when you don’t win on the scoreboard’, but Ifelt like we had awin against Fish Creek without getting the four points,” he said.

“Really proud of the playing groups effort for the first 90 minutes of football with nine senior playersout. To give ourselvesachance againstthe reigning premier was great to watch.

“Fish Creek’s last20minutes of football was pure class though as we just ran out of legs.”

Thematch, one of the best of the season, was agreat precursor to what might be expected later in the year.

AFORTNIGHT of heartbreakinglosses in winnablegames had overshadowed Morwell East’s impressive start to the season.

In the blink of an eye, the Hawks had fallen from first to fifth, and were in no mood for further disappointment as they took on Hill End at Ronald Reserve.

Morwell East did what was expected, winning by north of 150 points, 25.19 (169) to 1.4 (10).

Hawks coach Paul Henry acknowledged a few factors in his summation.

“We faced an undermanned Hill End outfit,” he said.

“Solid effort from our boys. Nice to get back on the winners list. Two week off for us. Bit of afreshen up before atough middle part of theseason, starting with Mirboo North.”

For the Rovers on the other hand, ahard season getsharder every week, and when they say ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’, Hill End knows more than most this is the case.

Coach Ambu Uliando again conceded a tough day at the office.

“It was another tough day for us. We had eight senior players injured or unavailable which tested our depth, but to the boys credit they kept pushing hard,” he said.

Hill End’sbest chance of victory for the season might just be a week away, as they now prepare to get themselves up for the clash against Mirboo North.

Howquickly thetidecan turn -those two clubs were preparing to play in aGrand Final just three years ago.

The Tigers continuetoshow moments of what is required, but as is the case when a rebuild is in place, there are always afew renovations to be made along the way.

“It was another tough day. Yinnar are a strong side, have abrilliant mix of youth and experience. We showed some goodsigns, but skill errors in crucial parts of the ground undidsomehard work,” Mirboo North coach Damien Turner said.

IN many ways this clash loomed as something of afinal given the victor would stay in the race for contention at season’s end.

For the loser, juststaying in touch with the top six would be achallenge in itself given the quality of teams above

Both teamshad their chances in this game, butitwas the visiting Demons thatmadethe most of theirs, winning 12.8(80) to 11.8 (74)

Boolarracoach Brendan Mason said it was abruisingencounter.

“It is good to be back on the winners list. It was aphysical game and both teams had theirmomentssoreallyglad we were able to come out on top,” he said.

The precious premiership points are invaluable to Boolarra, who despite still being two games fromthe top six, can genuinelysee the chance of climbing the ladder in the weeks ahead.

For Stony Creek, the mountain has just gotten higher, and although not unclimbable, it is becoming very dangerous.

Lions coach ChrisVerboon said it would be back to the drawing boardlooking for answers.

“Frustrating month for us with four games we could have won,” he lamented.

“Boolarra is another game that got away. Our midfield was on top most of the day but our structure around the ground fell away at times. We had our chances but we just can’t put teams away late in games.”

AS each week passes, you get the feeling the pieces of the Newborough puzzle are starting to formapicturethatwillplease coach Craig Skinner.

The Bulldogswelcomed an enthusiastic Tarwin side to the Kennel,knowing full well the Sharks arrived with agoal to cause a major upset.

An upset wasn’t to be, although Tarwin proved their worth, in afinal scoreboard of Newborough 11.12 (78) to the Sharks 10.3 (63).

Bulldogs coach CraigSkinnerhappyto bank another four points.

“We played an undermanned Tarwin side whoplayedahighrisk, high pressure brand of footyand executed it well,” he said.

“It was an even contest all day and could havegone eitherway. Extremelyproud of the 21 Newborough players that put on the jumper today.

“Was agreat result and agreat reward for effort for firstgamers Zach Daley and Jack Edebohls.

“Itwill be ourturnnext weektobringthat same style when we travel to Meeniyan to take another team head on before the bye.”

Tarwin proved on the weekend that they can match it with the contenders, and with some minor adjustments sprinkled with a little luck, their season could change very quickly.

“Cominginto the game, we had six out from

Line-up: Thorpdale Football-Netball Club welcomedesteemed company to its Centurions luncheonatthe weekend. Making the trip up was1970 Brownlow Medallist PeterBedford, well known local businessmanBrendan Kingwill, Collingwood premiersip playerShane Moorwood, andSydneyTeam of the Centurymember Stephen Wright. Photograph supplied

last week and three late withdrawals due to sickness,” coach Jason Kennedy said.

“It was ahugeefforttocontinue to fightthe game out, having no bench in the last quarter also gave us that extra challengetonavigate.

“Although we didn’t come away with the four points, I’m extremely proud of the boys and the perseverancethey showed throughout.”

THE visiting Demons arrived at the home of Tooraundernoillusions as to how dangerous this game was.

An improved Magpies outfit looking for another scalp, ideally that of MDU to add to theircoupleofearly season victories, were keen to make astatement against agenuine finals contender.

MDU however proved superior, winning 16.10 (106) to 8.5 (53).

Demons coach Nathan Allen labelled it a competitive game.

“The weekend was agreat contestwith Toora in what were perfect conditions,”he said.

“Wewere able to really implement afew structural things we have been working on, so it was asuccessful day.”

Nothing is more pleasing than when the practice is executed as planned under match conditions. MDU continues to fly under the radar, currently sitting sixth but just one win from those teams on top.

The Magpies are improving every week, and there still remain periods in gamesthat provide hope better times lay ahead.

“We learned on theweekend thatwhen you allow sides to play the game on their terms,itwillbeastruggle,” Tooracoach Jack Weston said.

“We must respond next week against Boolarra and play with some freedom.”

FOSTER had the bye.

JRogalsky. LADDER

AS the Tigerscontinuetheir rebuild both on and off the field, the necessity to insure the playing group remains positive moving forward is sure to be apriority.

Mirboo Northwas given little chance of successagainsta steamrolling Yinnar side, but the Tigers too, have been where the Magpies currently are, and knowwithpatience, their time will come.

That said, aloss of this magnitude stillhurts,especially at home, Yinnar winning 17.12 (114) to Mirboo North 2.9 (21).

The Magpies showed the sort of killer instinct that really good sides have, much to the delightof coach Sam McCulloch.

“In amatch that started off with plenty of speed on the ball and big contests all over the field, it took

Netball scoreboard

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE –ROUND 7

AGRADE: Bairnsdale 49 def Wonthaggi 44, Warragul 72 def Morwell 41, Moe 82 def Maffra 33, Leongatha 58 def Sale 36, Drouin 49 def Traralgon 42.

BGRADE: Wonthaggi47def Bairnsdale 42, Warragul 50 def Morwell 39, Moe 50 def Maffra 26, Leongatha 55 def Sale 25, Traralgon 56 def Drouin 26.

CGRADE: Wonthaggi 39 def Bairnsdale 37, Morwell 52 def Warragul 24, Moe 26 def Maffra 23, Leongatha 33 def Sale 26, Drouin 47 def Traralgon 32.

17 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 57 def Wonthaggi 39, Morwell 35 def Warragul 24, Maffra 35 def Moe 28, Leongatha 45 def Sale 27, Traralgon 53 def Drouin 35. 15 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 60 def Wonthaggi22, Morwell 33 def Warragul 27, Maffra 42 def Moe 41, Sale 52 def leongatha 26, Traralgon 57 def Drouin 23.

13 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 55 def Wonthaggi 5, Morwell 26 def Warragul 15, Maffra 44 def Moe 36, Leongatha 32 def Sale 27, Traralgon 42 def Drouin 27.

MID GIPPSLAND –ROUND 7

AGRADE: Fish Creek 79 def Thorpdale 15, Boolarra 35 def Stony Creek 33, Yinnar 58 def Mirboo North 37, Newborough 50 def Tarwin 36, MDU 48 def Toora36, Morwell East, Foster –BYE

BGRADE: MorwellEast 47 def Hill End 37, Fish Creek 59 def Thorpdale 13, Boolarra 58 def Stony Creek 49, Mirboo North 51 def Yinnar 26, Newborough 59 def Tarwin 35, MDU 49 def Toora43, Foster –BYE.

CGRADE: Morwell East 37 def Hill End 31, Fish Creek 56 def Thorpdale 21, Boolarra 25 def Stony Creek 19, Yinnar 31 defMirboo North 28, Toora40def MDU 31, Newborough 40 def Tarwin 33, Foster –BYE

DGRADE: MorwellEast 30 def Hill End 26, Fish Creek 82 def Thorpdale 13, Newborough 42 def Tarwin 38, Toora21def MDU 19, Stony Creek 30 def Boolarra 14, Yinnar 36 defMirboo North 34, Foster –BYE.

17 AND UNDER: Fish Creek 48 def Newborough 15, Hill End 33 def Morwell East 22, Toora37def MDU 25, Boolarra 58 def Stony Creek 13, Yinnar 44 def Mirboo North 23, Foster –BYE.

15 AND UNDER: Hill End 55 def Morwell East 16, Boolarra 37 def Stony Creek 16, Mirboo North 27 def Yinnar 22,Toora 44 def MDU 40, Newborough 26 def Tarwin 25, Fish Creek, Foster –BYE 13 AND UNDER: Yinnar 25 def Mirboo North, Boolarra 32 def Stony Creek 10, MDU 25 def Toora12, Newborough 28 def Tarwin 12, Hill End, Fish Creek, Foster –BYE

NORTH GIPPSLAND –ROUND

7

AGRADE: YYN48def Yarram 40, Sale City 75 def Gormandale 29, Heyfield 42 def TTU 29, Churchill 46 def Cowwarr 35, Woodside 72 def Glengarry47, Rosedale –BYE.

BGRADE: YYN55def Yarram 27, Sale City 48 def Gormandale 41, Heyfeild 5o def TTU 29, Cowwarr 43 def Churchill 42, Woodside 85 def Glengarry24, Rosedale –BYE.

CGRADE: YYN35def Yarram 28, Sale City 62 def Gormandale 23, TTU 44 def Heyfield 38, Churchill 37 def Cowwarr 34, Woodside 49 def Glengarry20, Rosedale –BYE.

CGRADE: YYN51def Yarram 9, Sale City 63 def Gormandale 21, TTU 58 def Heyfield 15, Churchill 27 def Cowwarr 30, Woodside 47 def Glengarry9,Rosedale –BYE

17 AND UNDER: YYN 34 def Yarram 6, Sale City 63 def Gormandale 7, TTU 39 def Heyfield 30, Churchill 71 def Cowwarr 8, Woodside 21 def Glengarry14, Rosedale –BYE.

15 AND UNDER: YallournYallournNorth 34 def Yarram 13, Sale City 45 def Gormandale 6, TTU 22 def Heyfield 14,Churchill 30 def Cowwarr 13,Woodside 25 def Glengarry22, Rosedale –BYE.

Ryde-ing in cruise control

Action: Maffra’sChloe Felsbourgtakes ashotduring the A Grade match againstMoe,as Olivia Barnettgoes to reject StandingbyisMoe goal keeper MegMorris,whileLions centre MacyGardinerwatches on. Photograph: Liam Durkin

NETBALL

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT AND LIAM DURKIN

GIPPSLAND League netball got back into things after the league bye at the weekend.

Maffra hostedanundefeated Moe, and were well beaten 82 to 33.

The Eagles were perhaps saved greater defeatbythe fact the Lions were without goal attack GeorgiaMoody,her sister and wing attack Alex, and goal keeper Emma Sculley.

Ramayer Gourley shot 60 goals underthe post, while Olivia Barnett also played well for the winners.

The Lions used the mismatch as an opportunity to trial some players in different positions, and also get court time into the reserves.

Meg Morris, Rachael Blackshaw, Alyssa Anderson and Maddy Rhode all came up from BGrade,while Charlize

Bird was thrown into goal attack.

Birdslotteda couple of goals, eliciting huge cheers from the sidelines.

Matilda Pengergast, Chloe Felsbourg and Zali Wheatley battled hard for Maffra.

Over in Drouin, the Hawks defeatedTraralgon, 49-42, to move to third on the ladder.

Drouin were down by three goals at halftime before they knuckled down and held their opposition to just16inthe second.

It was an even spread on the score sheet, with Karina Proctor top-scoring with 22 goals, Stacie Gardiner with 16, and Brooke de Riter with 11 for the victors.

Grace Van Tilburg had 20 goals,along with Sophie Lecchino and Cassidy Smith with 13 and nine respectively for Traralgon.

WarragultrampledMorwell, 41-72 on the Tigers’ home court.

Emma Ryde dropped 67 goals for all but five of Warragul’s score, and wasvirtually unstoppable, even for aplayer the calibre of Morwelldefender Courtney Garth. Chloe Radford, Isabella Bettridgeand Anna Solomon were best for the Tigers, although such aresult could well spell the end of an era for the 2022 premier.

Leongatha bested Sale, 58-36, as the Parrotsmakethe slow climb back into thetop five

Sale hung in afterbeing down by eightgoals at halftime before the Parrots put their foot down and notched 22 goals to eight to finish it off.

The one-two punch of Mikaeli Hilliar and Kate Browne (33 goals and 25 goals each) tipped in every singlescore for the Parrots, while Kate Van der Voort had 30 goals for Sale.

In Bairnsdale, the Redlegs downed Wonthaggi in afivegoal win edging past the Power narrowly in the final quarter.

The match had just aone-goal difference until three quarter timetime,before Bairnsdale outscored Wonthaggi 15-11 to close it out.

Anna Mooney had 29 goals, supported by Sally Deller with 20,while Wonthaggi’s Chelsea Bowman top-scored with 27.

MID GIPPSLAND action sawBoolarra slip by Stony Creek, 35-33 in Round 7, giving them their fourth win of the year to sit just outside afinals position.

Jaclyn Pricestarred for the Demons with 22 goals, while Melissa Blackshaw and Tayleisha Johnstone downed 19 goals and 14 goals respectively for the Lions.

Newborough defeatedTarwin 50-36 to even up their season with awin-lossof3-3.

Demi Caldowfinished with 28 goals alongside Caitlin

Demczuk’s 22 to get the job done for the Bulldogs.

Yinnar finished Mirboo North off 58-37, to slot in at second on the ladder and keep the Tigers outside the top six.

Skye McDonald notched 35 goals and is now 13 goals clear of the league-leading goal shooting, whileteammate Claire Thorburn recorded 23 goals.

MDU record another victory, their sixth unanswered to start the year, defeating Toora, 48-36.

AlahnaArnason had 27 goals supportedbyLillyca White’s 21 for the winners.

Fish Creek demolished Thorpdale79-15, as the Kangaroos continue to set the competition on fire.

Jessica Edgarhad amonster 48 goals,along with 23 goals from Lara Stefani for Fish Creek.

Morwell East and Foster had the bye.

ROUND7 of North Gippsland netball saw Heyfield move to awin-loss record of 6-0 aftera13-goal win over Traralgon Tyers United on the road.

Woodside gotahold of Glengarry 72-47 at home, whichmoves the Wildcatsto fourth on the ladder,and drops the Magpies out of the top five Yallourn Yallourn North defeatedYarram, 48-40 in Yarram, for their second win of the season. The Demons are still yet to get awin on the board.

Churchill travelledand bested Cowwarr 46-35, moving the Cougars to 4-1 and into third position. Sale City thrashed Gormandale75-29 at St ephenson Park to remain undefeated and top of the league.

YoungJetshearfrom local VFL stars

FOOTBALL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

YALLOURN Yallourn North Junior Football Club players were treated to aclinic with Box HillVFLW playersin reward forwinning AFL Gippsland’s annual junior registration competition.

Matilda Van Berkel (Traralgon/Warragul Industrials), Alisha Molesworth (Moe/ Warragul Industrials) and Grace Matser (Korumburra/Basscoast Breakers) made theirway to George Bates Reserve to run the kids through somelight and fun drills

Morethan 50 kids fromUnder8sto Under 14s trottedacross to the senior oval to brush shoulders with some gifted semi-professional athletes and local ones to add to it.

The Box Hill players were supported by some of the Yallourn YallournNorth Football-Netball Club senior players, moving thejuniors through some fundamental kickingand handballing exercises, and then spreading it out to aminiature scratch match to get them an extra hit out before their weekend’s games.

The Hawks players offered advice in spades and made the afternoon arelaxed session that was enjoyed and appreciated by all.

YYN officialssaidthe VFLW figures left the biggest impression on all their young female participantswho hope to be in their boots one day.

Once training wascomplete, the women’s players handed out some finalmessages and answered some of the junior Jets’ astute questions.

It wasthen snags on the housewith AFL Gippsland on deck sizzling up atreat, much to the delight of the hard-working youngfootballers.

The Box Hill players presented the junior football club with one small token on departure; aclassic yellow and brown signed guernsey that willbeauctioned off at their presentation night at the end of the season.

Continuing on the success of this well-run and enjoyedclinic,AFL Gippsland is looking to branch outtomorejunior football clubs in need of support and further the importance of senior and junior club relations.

The local under-ager is still more likely to look up to asenior footballer playing for their town’s seniorclub than afar-away player in the big leagues.

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Cougarsback on the board

BY TOM HAYES

IN aweek of intriguing fixtures, onlyone game kept us all on the edge of our seats in Round 7ofthe North Gippsland FootballNetball League.

BEST:Woodside: MO’Sullivan B Askew DMcAlpine KHanning BReedR Pepper Glengarry: SLangley LNoble HSmith RGennery IBrown ZKeenan.

WClark JKirk LMeanyAMasutH LowDCooper. Churchill: BWight R Harding PKhamphawa LBreretonW Towers ABusk.

RDenovan 8N Wasalski3MNoble 2JColaciello TCrosby. Heyfield: BManson 2 Aharveygee JPettigrewHughes BEST:TTU: ZBastin NMacfarlane-MateR Denovan RPayne RTraillMNoble Heyfield: EDaviesBManson CRonan JHanrattyB Willoughby AHarveygee

8.3 13.6 15.10 16.11 (107)

1.1 2.4 3.5 (23) GOALS:Woodside: DHarrison 4J Vanderveen 3JFoat2J Mattern 2T Hall 2AJanssen MMattern. Glengarry: DSmith LTaylor JMcGregor BEST:Woodside: RMaiden AJanssen THallMMattern JMattern DAvery Glengarry: LTaylorDSmith DGoodwin OClifton CWhitehead CBickerton.

CHURCHILL 5.4 7.6 13.7 16.9 (105)

COWWARR 0.1 2.1 3.1 3.1 (19)

GOALS:Churchill: TCrawford9 WTowers2D Tobin 2J Thomas 2T Dicorato. Cowwarr: CCox ADomaille HJohnston. BEST:Churchill: TCrawfordD Tobin RBergH Berechree WTowers T Dicorato. Cowwarr: TArmstrong BEenjes CBass BCooper

YARRAM 8.2 11.8 15.13 19.17 (131) YYN0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 (1)

GOALS:Yarram: TDelaney 6J Apiata 3S Clarke 2CAbernethyW Brunton CEarles LRendell L Earles RMcAlpine YYN: Details N/A. BEST:Yarram: LRoberts TDelaney JApiata WBrunton B McAlpine CEarles YYN: JKaschke JLerstang TWhiteDAshman JBiliew

Traralgon Tyers United asserted themselves, Churchill returned to winning ways, and Yarram and Yallourn Yallourn North went down to the wire.

Two other games were over before they had started,with one of those surpassing the 200-point margin mark for the third time in 2024.

As the ladder currently stands, there is a clear top fiveforming, yet you won’t be able to rule out those just outside the finals picture, as they have proved to be threatening in recent times.

BUSINESS as usual for TTU.

The Bombersdid not panic in the midst of aHeyfield threat, finishing strong to win 18.12 (120) to 11.9 (75).

Considering the final score, many wouldn’t have believed that this game was close. In fact, Heyfieldled for mostofthe first half, at quarter time and halftime.

But TTU at home is just adifferent beast.

The Bombers consistently don’t start off as well as they finish games, but it doesn’t seem to be causing them too many issues right now.

Heyfield kicked true in the opening term, bursting out to a17-point quarter time lead overtheirhosts, in what was an entertaining quarter of football.The Kangarooskicked 6.3 (39) and would’ve felt they had alot of the momentum.

Heyfield had abig chance to put some pressureonTTU, but they weren’t able to capitalise, as the home side brought themselves back into contention.

After two quarters of football, the margin was just five points to the way of Heyfield, who could only add two goals to TTU’s four in the second term. If the firsthalfwas anything to go by, the second half was to have plenty in store.

That train of TTU’s is near-on impossible to stop once it gets going.

The Kangaroos had almost no answer for the Bombers in the second half, as the game was blown completely out of proportion and reach for Heyfield.

TTU kicked amassive seven goals to two in the third quarter, but only 25 points ahead, you couldn’t say that Heyfield were dead and buried just yet.

But the final quarter was aconfirmation, as TTU found their stride on their way to their sixth win of the season. Adding another four goalstoone, the Bombers were home by 45 points

For the home side, Quinn Sinclair, Flynn Shields, Michael Jacobsen (two goals), Jye Neilson (two goals), Guy Sinclair and Jake Cashmore were outstanding.

While they were edged out, Thomas Marchesi, Kail Hole, Kodie Woodland, Liam Heasley, Tyson Birss and Nicholas Dinsdale all performed admirably for the Kangaroos.

Leigh Brown kicked abag of five (the first five of the game), while Mitch Bennet also kicked three for Heyfield.

TTU remain on top of the ladder for now, but with the bye next week, Woodside have every chance of overtaking them, as do Yarram if they can somehow collate an extra 140 per cent in one game.

CHURCHILL got back on the winner’s list.

After five long weeks, the Cougars finally picked up their secondwin of the season in agrittywin overCowwarr, 19.12 (126) to 12.7 (79).

Once again, the final score didn’t reflect the entire battle, as theSaints gave their visitors ahard time for at least half the match.

And despite leading at the end of every quarter, Cowwarrfound themselves in front in all of the first three quarters before Churchill truly got going in the final quarter and ahalf.

Abackand forth game wasplayed out betweenthe two sides who satateighth and ninth of the ladder, both holding a1-4 win-loss record to start the season.

Cowwarr was full of confidence, coming off the back of their win last round against Glengarry, while Churchill, who are in the midstofaninjury crisis, really needed a pick-me-up.

Churchill led by two points at quarter time, then by just eight points at the main break.

Without knowing if Cowwarr sufferedany causalities, Churchill saw three players off the field before halftime, with Ethan Blair (shoulder), Luke Di Ciero (knee), and Ben Skinner(head) all out for the second half.

So an almighty effort was needed from an already-depleted Churchill side if they were any chance of securing their second win of the season.

The Saints had the better start to the third quarter, but it was the Cougars who made the bigger impression, kicking five goals for the quarter to Cowwarr’s two.

With the game in their hands, the Cougars wereneeding astrong finishtoaid theirsore bodies to the finish line.

Finishstrongthey did.Churchill were granted their second win of 2024, kicking 6.2 (38) to 3.2 (20) in the final term to close out a47-point win at Cowwarr Recreational Reserve.

It was ashootout between the two forwards downeither end. Churchill’s Blake Slater kickedseven,but he was bested by Cowwarr’s Keenan Hughes, who kicked eight.

Slater was named best-on-ground for the Cougars for his efforts. Joining him was Ryan Lowrie, Brendan Holt (four goals), Kurt Holt, Jordan Fenech (two goals), and Nathan McRae.

The Cougars would have been delighted to see assistant coach Ashley Di Ciero make his first appearance for the club, kicking agoal on Churchill debut.

Hughes was best on for the Saints, and he was joined by captain Ben Coffey, Jake Brown, KyleStamers, SeanAlexander,and JacksonDavison as the standouts.

SALE CITY had no troubles at Stephenson Park.

Despite showing some bite, Gormandale was no match for the Bulldogs, who ran away rampant winners, 15.18 (126) to 5.1 (31).

Sale City stamped their authority in the opening half, keeping Gormandale to just one goal in that time.

The Bulldogs had 10 chances on goal in the opening term but were only able to muster 4.6 (30) but made amends for those missed chances in the second term, kicking 7.1 (43) to hold amonster 67-point lead at the main change.

Sale City won the thirdterm, but only just, as theTigersprovidedsome fightof their own.

It would result to nothing however, but it was good to see scores being contributed by both sides.

The Bulldogskicked 4.4 (28), but it was responded well by Gormandale, who kicked

three-straight goals to keep the margin from hitting triple figures.

That very feat loomed in the final quarter, as Sale City only neededtopile on four more goalsthan the Tigers to win by 100 or more.

Perhaps it was in reach for the home side too, as they kicked 3.7 (25) in the final term. But the Tigersalso managed to get on the board,kicking 1.1 (7).

The Bulldogs were spearheaded by Mitch Evans whokicked six goals and got in the best, alongside Jayden Allison (two goals), Brad McKay, Chris Kelf, Cooper Whitehill and captain Daine McGuiness (two goals).Zac Watson, Kodie Owen, NickMillington, Chris Potalej, Jet Krimhand and Trent Baldwin were the standouts for the visitors.Isaac Copland kicked two goals for the Tigers.

The win moves Sale City to within awin behind Heyfield and YYN in fourth and fifth placerespectively, keeping them within touch of apotential finals berth.

As for Gormandale, in agame which shone somelight on positives, theirpercentagenow looms ever closer to single digits.

FOR the third time this season.

Woodside completely and utterly dismantled Glengarry at the weekend, downing them by more than 200 points, which was the Magpies second loss of 200 points or more this season.

Glengarry lost by exactly 200points to TTU in Round 3, but have now gone down by more, losing to the Wildcats 25.18 (228)to3.3 (21). You could’ve saved the legs of either side after the first quarter, as Woodside jumped to awinning score of 12.3 (75), keeping their visitors to just one point.

By now,itwas only amatter of how much. Woodside need some percentage to catch up on TTU, so they were going to win by as much as they could.

It onlywent from bad to worsefor Glengarry, but Woodside could smell an almighty percentage boostcoming their way, storming to a20-goal lead at halftime. After atalkingtoatthe main break, Glengarry showed some fight in the second half, kicking their way into the match. Although the four points was virtually Woodside’s, their pride was on the line.

The visitors kicked three majors in the thirdterm, which might have had some thinking the margin was trimmed, but that was not the case. The Wildcats remained dominant, kicking seven goals of their own, only to grow the margin out to 146 points. Knowing that Glengarry had gone down by 200 points already this season, it was a fair possibility that Woodside could reach that feat with afinal-quarter blitz. And boy, did they deliver. Woodside made sure that their percentage was boosted, kicking 10.3 (63) to two behinds in the final term, stretching their ever-growing margin out to 207 points by the time the final siren blew around Woodside Recreation Reserve. Brody Stainer and Daniel Farmer kicked 17 goals between them, while Zac Richards and Jai Williams each kicked abag of five Captain Ryan Foat still managed three for himself. Stainer was named best on for the Wildcats, along with Josh Kennedy (two goals), Williams, Edward Haynes, Josh Hicks and Cam Whiteoak.

Withnot much to claim, in Glengarry’s best was Cassidy Bartley, Luke Healy, Oscar Bradford,Ben Truin,Jet Hodges and Bobby Lever-Makin.

Woodside’s percentage now boasts 224.37 -the second-best in the league, only behind that of TTU, who still have 274.4. ROSEDALE had the bye.

Prominent: Churchill’sBlakeSlater wasbacktohis best, kicking sevengoals at theweekend

Photograph: MickTyas

Yarram continues to impress pundits

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

IN around of intriguing head-to-heads, Yallourn Yallourn North headingacross to Yarramfor Round 7most likely sat atop of the heap in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League at the weekend.

Both teams had an even placement with awinloss record of 4-1, and it was obvious both sides sensed there was alot to gain but equally alot to losetrying to climb into the companyoftop seeded Traralgon Tyers United and Woodside.

Yarram were the ones to make the most of their home ground advantage, winning10.11 (71) to 9.6 (60).

Out of the gate it was acombative first term for both sides, especially from the midfield, although the Demons on their home deckmanagedahandful of sequences that saw them carry the ball from deep in defence through the centre or out wide and lace out their leading forwards time after time.

It seemed it wasdestined to be Yarram’s day, booting five goals to two in the opening quarter and extending their lead to 8.8 (56) to 4.3 (27) by halftime.

Demons defender Liam Bentley took charge with some well-timedintercept marksthat screwedwith the Jets’ entries into their forward line resulting in their low score through two quarters.

Little change was seen to open the second half, withonlyone major eachput on the scoreboard in the entire 30 minutes of play in the third term.

With one quarter to go and 28 points to make up, the Jets began to see ashift in momentum. Some changes were made across the ground, placing

season-long centre half back, Darcy Shellcot into the forward line, whichbrought fellow defender Dylan Brooks into the game further.

The Jets kicked the first three goals of the final term to bringthemwithin 12 points,which included aphenomenal series of plays from Brooks, which

saw him intercept the ball in the Demons forward 50, chain together multiple handballs before finding himself having aset shot 50 metres out and slotting it, setting his teammates ablaze.

YYN were gaining and after aseries of contests along the far wing, Jets small forward Anthony

Young found himself unmanned in the centre square for aswitch.

Youngsprinted with ball in hand to get inside 40 metres for arunning shot he’s converted timeafter-time, yet on this occasion his kick drifted right for abehind where amajor would have brought them under agoal with just minutes remaining. Yarram held on in the end, kicking one of their two goals for the second half just after that.

The battle through the middle of the ground was somethingtobeseen,with Yarram’s KaylebPearce and Matt Clavarino,inhis 150thsenior game, going against the likesofDylan Bath and LachlanLittle. It was an even spread from the Demons with nine individual goal scorers -one of those being Josh Swift, withJames Mackenzie booting two. The Jets had Dean MacDonald with three goals and Blair Clymo with two.

In Yarram’s best was Bentley, captain Griffin Underwood, Chris Bruns, Boadie Motton, Clavarino and Pearce. While for the Jets, they were led by Brooks, Young, Bath, Riley Byrne, Little and Mitch Luck.

Yarram have now steered clear of the drop from the top five, leaving the likes of YYN in the clutches of Sale City in sixth.

Having lost their only game to adominant TTU, the Demons will still be held in good stead and will be difficult to come up against as the season continues. They have had abig starttothe season, facing alot of highly fancied sides, and have come out the other end almost unscathed.

For the Jets, their second loss is not the end of the world, but if they want to make an impression when the home-and-away season comes to aclose, they will need to push the likes of Yarram for longer periods of time.

PendleburyisCollingwood’sgreatest: Buckley

FOOTBALL BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

WCOLLINGWOOD legend Nathan Buckley has stampedSale’s Scott Pendlebury with the label as the Magpies’ greatest-everplayer.

Buckley, himself in the conversation as Collingwood’s greatest, made the assertion during arecent edition of the Fox Footy program On the Couch

“I wenttothe MCG on Saturdayafternoon (Saturday, May 18), and Iwatched the best player to ever pull on aCollingwood guernsey go about his business and that’s Scott Pendlebury,”the 2003 Brownlow medallist firmly stated.

“There’s no one that goes close to this bloke.”

There’s alot to choose from in the club’s 132year history. As well as Buckley, there is Gordon Coventry,who sits secondonthe all time AFL/ VFL goal-kicking list, premiership skipper Tony Shaw,and 2011 Brownlow medallist Dane Swan, just to name afew.

Many haveflirted withthe notion of Pendlebury beingnumberone, as he continues to defy history in his 19th season at the top level.

Buckley coached Pendlebury in 207 games and 12 finals over 10 seasons.

Pendlebury has no question carved out ahistoric career, captaining the Magpies in 214matches (club record),attracting 221 Brownlowvotes (fifth all-time), and thisyear, becamethe firstplayer to record 10,000 careerdisposals

The icingonthat cake willarrive individually, assuming Pendleburycracksthe 400-gamemark this year (onlyreached by fiveother players in V/ AFL history), which appearsamereformality.

Can theybeseparated: Nathan Buckleyrecentlylabelled Sale’s ScottPendleburyasthe greatest Collingwood player. Photograph supplied

Despite hitting age 36, who knows when that ticker grinds to ahalt completely. That must be what Buckley was referring to when

he spokein-depthaboutPendlebury the player during the On the Coach airing on Monday,May 20.

“He’s not the fastest, he’s not the strongest, he’s

not the fittest, but Ireckonhemight be the smartest player that’s ever played,” Buckley maintained. ‘Bucks’ wasstill dominatingwhenPendlebury enteredthe competition as the heralded Pick 5out of Gippsland Power. The iconic Number 5inthe black and white had 29 disposals and kicked six goals in Pendlebury’s debut in 2006. Pendlebury was there for Buckley’s last gamethe 2007 Preliminary Final loss to Geelong. Pendlebury and the Magpies would reap in success only afew years later, in the historic two-leg 2010 Grand Final againstStKilda where ‘Pendles’ was named Norm Smith Medallist in the replay. Buckleywas still seated quitecloselyduring this period as an assistant coach, and eventually took over from Mick Malthouse for the 2012 season. Fast forward to now, and Pendleburystill stands as one of Collingwood’s mostimportant players as Collingwood hunts arecord 17th premiership. Apractical on-field coach directing traffic has led to speculation Pendlebury will take on some form of coaching following his playing career.

“It’s not whathedoes with(the)ballinhand that necessarily sets him apart… it’s what he does when he’s, basically,setting up his teammates,” Buckley said.

Pendlebury is still averaging more than 20 disposals agame.

However, statistics do not do justice to the influence he has on his side, and as Buckley said “his impact on the total game”.

Pendlebury grew up in Sale, but oddly enough, representative commitments meant he only ever played one senior game for the Magpies in the Gippsland League.

Moe welcomes alltoFreeze MNDnext week

FOOTBALL

JUST one week remains before Moe FootballNetball Club’s bumper Fight MND day. The Lionswillbe‘puttingafreeze on MND’ next week at its home game againstWonthaggi on Saturday,June 8(Round9 of the Gippsland League). Another huge crowd is expected, and with the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League and North Gippsland FNL having abye on the weekend of June 8, the Lions are inviting all neighbouring football-netball clubs to join in festivities at Ted Summerton Reserve.

As part of awider community engagement this year, Yallourn YallournNorth Football-Netball Club and Newborough FNC members canenter Moe FNC home games free of chargewhen they show their Jets or Bulldogs membership card. The usual festivities synonymous with the AFL Big Freeze event will takepart, as the community ralliestohelp ‘freeze MND’.

Anumberoflocal celebrities haveagreed to go under the water, providing plentyofthrills and spills.

Last year’s eventattractedafinals-likecrowd to Ted Summerton Reserve, which was highlighted by the great Neale Daniher, the face of the Fight MND campaign, attending in person.

His son, Ben is acurrent Moe player.

The Freeze events are slated to take place around 2pm, although patrons are advised to arrive early as parking is expected to fill very fast.

Those attending are encouraged to wear the blue FightMND beanies, available from Coles supermarkets.

Come one, come all: Moe Football-Netball Club will again hostits BigFreezeevent, in supportofthe Fight MND campaign.Pictured at lastyear’s event is the great Neale Daniher (extreme right) andpopular AFL past player SamKekovich (blue jacket). File photograph

Strong hands: Mitch Lucktakes acontested grabagainst Yarram at theweekend.The Jets wore their heritage jumpers, paying homagetothe oldYallournFootball Club. Photograph: BlakeMetcalf-Holt

TRARALGON DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ROUND 5

FOOTBALL/CRICKET

By LIAM DURKIN

ANOTABLE cricket name appeared in the West Gippsland Football-NetballCompetition at the weekend.

Big BashLeaguefast bowler Jack Prestwidge suitedupfor acameo with the Warragul Industrials reserves.

The Melbourne Renegades quickwas best-on-ground in the Dusties 59 point loss to Koo

Wee Rup. It is believed the game cameabout through Prestwidge's friendship with Dusties player Wilson McGillivray.

The pair played together for MelbourneCricket Club in Victorian PremierCricket, although they will now be opponents as Prestwidge has signed with Footscray.

The cricket connections continue at Dusties, as current senior coach Michael Duncan is good mates with Peter Siddle,

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

having grown up together in Morwell.

It was perhaps fitting aprofessional cricketer played against KooWee Rup, as that town's cricket clubboasts arguably the best player in GippslandGamini Kumara.

Kumara's deeds are legendary, especiallyatYarragon in theWarragulDistrictCricket Association.

There, he maintained abatting average well over 50 in an at times struggling side, virtually single-handedly keepingthe Panthers competitive.

His 187 not out in alosing semi-final againstaBunyip side containing current Sydney Swan TomPapley is regardedas possibly the greatest innings in Gippsland cricket history.

Other knocks of similarsubstance include Chris Aurisch

peeling off 158 forStratfordin alosing Sale-Maffra Cricket Association Grand Final in 2012/13, and Churchill freak John Keighranwinninga Latrobe ValleyDistrict Cricket League semi-final with 105 off 91 balls in 2020/21chasingatotal of 136. Churchillwere 5/20 in reply and the next highest score after Keighran was 10. Prestwidge has played one first class game for Victoria, and is hopeful of landing more opportunities despite not earning acontract for the 2024/25 season. He has enjoyed BBL stints with the Renegades and Brisbane Heat in his home state. Prestwidgeisnot the only BBL player to appear in Gippsland footy reserves, with Brayden Stepien doing likewise for Sale in the Gippsland League.

YNJFCJets:DetailsN/A. BEST:CornerInletStingrays:

RBaconWGreen OGriffiths LGarrow YNJFC Jets:TParsons

Saturday, June 1

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown.(Mav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R)

3.00 Blak Ball. (R)

3.30 Tony Armstrong’sExtraOrdinaryThings. (PGa, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG,R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story:Off Menu –Kylie Kwong. (R) Leigh Saleschats withKylie Kwong.

6.30 Back Roads: Charleville, Queensland. (PGs, R) Kristy O’Brien visits Charleville, Queensland.

7.00 ABC News. Alook at the top stories of theday

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Browninvestigates themurder of an actor after he is cast in atheatre production.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mav,R) Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags himtoa family friend’swedding.

9.45 After TheParty (MA15+l, R) Penny further isolates herself as her efforts to stop Phil circle back on themselves.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 JSchwanke’sLife In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 First Australians. (PG,R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup.Highlights. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 PreservingKandiwal’sCulture. (R) 4.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.40 Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers Of WW2. (PG,R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 JerseyAnd Guernsey Caterer Mim Sarre gets anew pizza truck. 8.25 Portillo In ThePyrenees: AQuest Of Identity (PGav,R)

Part 1of4.Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountainrange between theFrench-Spanish border

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (Ml, R) Part 1of4 MartinClunes and Hamza Yassin go camping in Scotland’sInner Hebrides.

10.15 Becoming Marilyn. (Man,R) Aunique portrait of Marilyn Monroe. 11.15 TheAustralian Wars. (Mav,R) 2.35 Fantastical FactoryOf Curious Craft. (PG, R) 3.30 Peer To Peer.(R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK WorldEnglishNews Morning 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANCPhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 MOVIE: ThePrince And TheShowgirl. (1957, PG) 12.05pm It’sSuppertime! 12.30 Shortland St. 1.00 MotorRacing. Hi-TecOils Super Series.Round 2. 5.00 BBC News At Ten. 5.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 5.55 The Food That Built The World 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 9.25 The Orville 1.45am The X-Files. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al JazeeraNewshour

6am MorningPrograms. 10.00 MOVIE: EmuRunner.(2018,PG) 11.40 MOVIE: WatershipDown. (1978,PG) 1.15pm MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.(1990,PG) 3.00 NITVNews: Nula 3.30 Bamay. 4.00 Going Places. 5.00 Wild Rockies. 5.50 Going Native 6.20 News. 6.30 The Other Side. 7.00 Strait To The Plate. 7.30 Alone Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Spear (2015,M) 11.05 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am MorningPrograms. 8.10 TheMole Agent.(2020, Spanish) 9.50 ModernTimes. (1936,PG, No dialogue) 11.25 Dating The Enemy.(1996,M) 1.25pm Man Up.(2015,M) 3.00 Last Chance Harvey.(2008, PG) 4.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG French) 6.20 What’sEatingGilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 Side Effects. (2013) 10.30 Ah! The Libido (2009,M,French) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Derby Day. Lord Mayor’sCup Day Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Day 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Football AFL.Round 12. Geelongv Richmond. From GMHBAStadium, Victoria. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussionand interviews taking alook back at allthe action from the game

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Australia’sAmazing Homes: InventiveArchitecture. (PG,R) Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun takealookathomeswithsome of Australia’s most inventive architecture

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG,R)Presenter Greg Grainger exploresArnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

2.00 Home Shopping (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. Amusician and his entourage crash land on asecret, magical island.

5.00 HouseOfWellness. (PGa, R) Alook at locationsthat highlight living well

6am Home Shopping 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country 1pm House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway:All Aboard. 4.00 Escape To TheCountry 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To TheCountry 11.30 The YorkshireVet. 12.30am Escape To The Country 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 Destination WA.(PG,R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour.(Return) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.30 The Summit. (R) 3.00 TheLap 4.00 The

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. (R) HostedbyStephen Fry.

8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) Arescue helicopter pilot searches forhis daughterfollowing amassive earthquake. Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino,AlexandraDaddario.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.35 TheFirst48: Runner Runner. (Ma, R)

1.30 TheGarden Gurus. (R)

2.00 TheIncredibleJourney Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop:Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 HelpingHands. (PG, R)

9GEM (92, 81)

Sunday, June 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 TheBrighter Side: Save Grow.Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) Hosted by Miguel Maestre

7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 AmbulanceUK. (Return,PGa) Emergencyservicesrespond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester: one with aprimary school andanurserynearby.Anelderlylady is foundonthe flooroutside the bus station 11.00 TheCheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by MelanieBracewell andTim McDonald.

12.00 Fire Country. (Mav,R) Crews are called to abackfire

1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Todd impersonates alawyer. 2.00 HomeShopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (1963,PG) 1.20pm MOVIE: SevenDays To Noon. (1950,PG) 3.20 MOVIE: WarDrums. (1957,PG) 4.50 MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15.Western Force vACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Tennis. French Open. Day7 Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 2.40 Motor Racing.Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 3.45 The Bradshaw Bunch. 4.15 MOVIE: Space Jam: ANew Legacy.(2021, PG) 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show 7.00 Tennis. French Open. 9.45 MOVIE: TheHuntsman: Winter’s War. (2016,M) Midnight Court Cam. 12.30 The Bradshaw Bunch. 1.00

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s ParadiseGarden 3.30 ForeverSummer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 George Clarke’sAmazing Spaces. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG,R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow

6.30 Compass:Lessons In Chemistry– Bonnie Garmus (PG) 7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Call TheMidwife (Final,Ma) Sister Julienne hatches aplan.

8.30 AfterThe Party. (Final, Malsv) As Penny triestomakeamends, she unearths the trauma of another family member’s relationship with Phil.

9.25 TheLuminaries. (Final, Ma) Anna is triedfor murder 10.15 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R) 11.15 Savage River (Final, Mlv,R) 12.15 TheTrouble With Maggie Cole. (Ml, R) 1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Classic Countdown. (R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 10.10 Tough Trains (PGa, R) 11.05 FirstAustralians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 North Beach Football Club.(R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling.(R) 3.40 Dirty Bird. (R) 3.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 5.35 D-Day:The Soldiers’Story.

6.30 SBSWorldNews. 7.30 BronzeAge Apocalypse. Alook at the collapse of late BronzeAge. 9.10 RoyalAutopsy: George IV –The PartyKing. Part 1of4 Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and death of King George IV 10.05 South KoreaWith Alexander Armstrong. (PGa,R)Part 1of3 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour CritériumduDauphiné.Stage 1. 1.00 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG,R) 3.35 HowToGet FitFast. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer (R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 Al JazeeraNews.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness (PG, R) 1.00 BetterHomes AndGardens. (R) 2.00 Football. VFL.Round 10 Northern Bullants vCarlton. 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender. (PG)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 DreamHome. (PG) Hosted by Dr ChrisBrown. 8.45 7NEWSSpotlight. An exclusivespecial investigation. 9.45 TheLatest: SevenNews. 10.15 Code1:Minute By Minute: Death In TheTunnel (Ma, R) Alook at the2007Burnley Tunnelfire 11.15 QuantumLeap (Mav) Benleaps into the body of afirefighter 12.15 Lipstick Jungle (Ms, R) Wendy goes intodamage control. 1.15 Harry’sPractice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBCToday. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00

6.00 Hello SA.(PG,R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00 AFLSunday Footy Show.(PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 My Way. 1.15 Take Me Home (PG, R) 2.15 Ski Rescue Downunder.(PGd, R) 3.15 The Summit. (PGl, R) 4.30 My Way OutbackQueensland Special.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides (PGls) Thetravel guides head to Florida. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 TheMissingMillionairess. (PGal) Part 1of2.Takes adeepdiveintothe life and 2020 disappearance of Australian financial adviser Melissa Caddick. 10.00 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) Alook at thelatest round of football. 11.00 9News Late. 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.15 TheBrokenwood Mysteries (Mv,R) 2.10 Take Me Home. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 Drive TV.(R) 5.00 Today Early News 5.30 Today 6.30 TheSundayProject Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Afresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.55 Tulsa King. (Mdlv) When Dwight Tyson and Bodhi go on aroadtrip to takecare of some business, theytake aspontaneous detour.A curiousStacy doessome digging into Dwight’spast. 9.45 FBI. (M, R) Whenamorning show host is murdered, the team realisesa killer is targetingpowerful women 11.35 TheSundayProject. (R) Alookatthe day’snews. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 It’sSuppertime! Noon TheBee Whisperer 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-TecOilsSuper Series.

2. 5.00 PBS Washington

With

5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Abandoned

8.30 Women Who Rock. 10.40

NITV (34)

MOVIE: Love& Basketball. (2000, PG) 2.50 MOVIE: Shorts. (2009,PG) 4.35 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke 4.45 Going Places. 5.15 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild Mexico 7.30

Who Do YouThink YouAre? 8.30 Kindred. 10.10 MOVIE: Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

12.10am Monica And Sex. 2.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s 3.10 NHK World English News 5.00 Al JazeeraNewshour 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936,PG, No dialogue) 7.25 What’sEatingGilbert Grape. (1993,PG) 9.35 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005,PG) 11.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017,PG) 1.05pm TheLongest Week. (2014,M) 2.40 The Mole Agent. (2020,Spanish) 4.20 Ramen Shop.(2018,PG) 6.00 Race.(2016, PG) 8.30 Good Time.(2017) 10.25 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. Noon Kickin’Back With GilbertMcAdam. 12.30

Monday,June3

ABC TV (2)

6.00

(R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time ForThe Corner Shop.(PG, R)

3.55 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

HostedbyPaul Barry

9.35 Q+A. (Final) Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 TheBusiness. (R)

11.10 Gruen (R)

11.45 Planet America (R)

12.20 Grand Designs Revisited.(R) 1.05 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 1.50 Monty Don’sParadise Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 10.00 OuttaTown Adventures 11.00 Family Wellbeing Project. (PGad, R) 11.40 ArtsCentres Keep OurElders Connected. (R) 12.00 Yiyili. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 737Max:Ten Mistakes. (PGa, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 TheCook Up.(R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGal,R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’sMarvellous Machines: Green Machines. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of TheTower Of London. (PGav, R) Only five weeks remain untilSuperbloom 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: ALove Without End. (Ma, R) A75-year-old suffers astroke 10.15 SBSWorld NewsLate. 10.45 TheArtist’sView: Fleetwood Mac. (PG, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour.Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. Gannat to Col de la Loge 142 km. From France 1.10 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft.(PG,R) 4.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.55 DestinationFlavour:Japan Bitesize.(R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 SurveillanceOz. (PG,R) 2.00 TheChase. (R) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) With half the Melbourne housesrenovatedand judged, Brad, Mel and Ellie, gettosee their dream homes-in-progress. 9.15 9-1-1 (M) After avictimofthe apartmentfire that changed Bobby’slife resurfaces, he searchestomakeamends.

10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team rushestostop adeadly ambush 11.15 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.45 Police Custody USA (Malv,R) Alook at the KansasCity police department. 12.45 TheEvent (Mav,R) 1.35 Kochie’s BusinessBuilders. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Lap.(R) 1.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrentAffair

6.00 Deal Or No Deal Contestants competeinahigh-stakes game where they must beat TheBanker to win acash prize. 6.30 TheProject. Thehosts and guest panellists takealook at the day’snews, events and hot topics. 7.30 Soccer Women’s International Friendly.Game 2. Australia vChina PR. From Accor Stadium, Sydney 9.40 Have YouBeenPaying Attention? (Malns)Celebritypanellists compete to seewho can remember the most aboutevents of theweek. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 11.05 TheProject. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.05 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) HostedbyStephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 It’sSuppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Beyond Oak Island. 1.55 Monsters Of ManyWorlds. 2.00 Insight 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.15 StaceyDooley Sleeps Over 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s ILiterally Just Told You. 9.25 Rock Legends: Tina Turner 10.20 Late Programs.

6am The

6am MorningPrograms. 7.30 Industry Leaders. 8.00 MillionDollarMinute. 9.00 Harry’sPractice. 9.30 NBC Today 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby:AModel Empire. 3.30 Harry’sPractice 4.00 Medical Emergency 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country 6.30 BargainHunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Late Programs.

Mole Agent.(2020,Spanish) 7.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968,PG, French) 9.20 Ex Files 3. (2017, PG Mandarin) 11.30 Enigma.(2001, M) 1.40pm What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.(1993,PG) 3.50 Spread Your Wings. (2019,PG) 5.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 No Kids.(2015,M,Spanish) 9.25 It SnowsIn Benidorm. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. 5.55am Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7MATE (73,64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The CookUp. 3.00 Jarjums 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Australia’s

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

7.30 TheSummit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney 9.00 Paramedics. (Mlm)Anetballer is happy to banter evenasaparamedic preparestoreset her shoulder.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle theAFL’s big issues.

11.00 9News Late.

11.25 La Brea. (Mav) The Harrises returnto10,000 BC.

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA (PG) 2.30 GlobalShop (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 Today Early News 5.30 Today

9GEM (92,81)

6am MorningPrograms. 7.30 Skippy 8.00 TV Shop 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young AndThe Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 AntiquesRoadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Beautiful Stranger.(1954,PG) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show 7.00 Tennis.French Open. Day9 Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82)

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Manifest. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 TheAddams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: TheHustle.(2019,M) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 The Nanny 11.50 CourtCam. 12.20am Love Island USA 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 IDream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House 3.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, June 4

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 10.00 OuttaTown Adventures. (Final) 10.30 Dream Of Italy (PGa, R) 11.00 Easter Island: TheAncient Builders. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Deepwater Horizon: TenMistakes. (PGad, R) 2.55 LivingBlack.(R) 3.25 The CookUp. (R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Secret Science.(R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 After TheParty. (Final, Malsv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time ForThe Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

(Mv) 9.00 Secret Science: Fear Myf Warhurst explores fear 9.30

R) 12.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.30 Who Do YouThink You Are? PatRafter (PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Timor-Leste’s Paedophile PriestScandal. An investigation into alleged paedophilia scandals. 10.00 SBSWorld NewsLate 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 TheFade. (Ma, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCIWorld Tour Critérium du Dauphiné.Stage 3. 1.10 AClass Apart. (Madlsv, R) 3.40 The Wonderful WorldOfChocolate. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 SurveillanceOz. (PG,R) 2.00 TheChase. (R) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) HostedbyDrChris Brown.

9.00 TheGood Doctor (Ma) Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of hissurgical team

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) Atoddler calls for help

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.30 TheReal Manhunter: The Murder Of Clare Bernal (Madv,R)

12.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inspired Design (PG,R)

1.30 Harry’sPractice. (R)

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

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 TheSummit. (PGl,R) 1.30 Getaway.(PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa,

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair. 7.30 TheSummit (Final, PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney 8.45 Clarkson’sFarm: Climaxing. (Final, Ml)The restaurant opens in a matter of days, but Jeremy Clarkson does not want thecouncil to find out 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) Peteand Sam start ariskyproject 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 ChicagoMed (MA15+am)

12.05 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Affair.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl)A fresh batchofamateurcooks competes. 8.40 TheCheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewelland Tim McDonald takealookatthe week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Final, Mv) Parker and Knight discoverthree bodies on an old navy shipthatisabout to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef

Social ballroom dance lessons

LATROBE Valley Dance Promotions

Inc will be going into recess for the winter months of June, July and August 2024.

The group will return Thursday, September 5.

Follow the Facebook page: Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc or phone Norm on 0428 543 737 or Lynda (0428 489 041).

Email: latrobevalleydancepromotioninc@gmail.com

Morwell Combined Pensioners

MORWELL Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Inc will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 3.

All membersare asked to bring a plate to sharefor lunch, whichwill be served from 12.30pm.

After the meetingisconcluded, there will be raffles followed by afternoon tea.

Members are also advised of abus trip to Lynbrook for buffet lunch on Wednesday, June 19. Names and money to be paid prior to the event.

For further information, phone the presidenton0414962 615 or secretary on 0413 089 696.

Chess results

IAN Hamilton was undefeated, but an early exit left him second place to Peter Bakker in recent Latrobe Valley Chess Association action.

Steve Ahernwas able to hold off the attack to claim one win, but succumbed in the key games.

The challenges wereposed by Hanah Jacckson but tacticalmishaps cost too much material.

Ben Jackson played out atight tussle against Cliff Thornton, who found a way to promotethe pawn for the win.

Matt Boldingwas late to join the battles and managed to find two wins and adraw.

Phone Thornton on 0413 330 458, or Hamilton (51341971) for more details on local chess.

Community Corner with Liam Durkin

Acoustic concerts

THE Gippsland Acoustic Music Club concerts have been arranged for winter.

Winter concertsrun from June to September, starting at 3pm at Tyers Hall.

On Sunday,June 2, there is adouble header featuring trio, Harmoni-Us and then pianist, Nathan Byrne.

Harmoni-Us members play Paraguayan harp, recorders, guitar and acoustic bass and their repertoire is drawn from Celtic, British and South American music.

Nathanisahighly qualified and talented pianist, music educator and vocal coach who currently serves as HeadofPerforming Arts-Events at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School andalsoasMusical Director for the West GippslandChorale.

Entry is $25for adults, $20 for members/concessionand free for people under 18.

Tickets can be pre-purchased at trybooking.com/COLTT or cash entry at the door.

Yinnar &District Historical Society

THE annual meetingofthe Yinnar &District HistoricalSociety and Museum will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm at the Old Goods Shed, Main Street, Yinnar.

All members and anybody else who is interested in joiningthe group is most welcome to attend.

For any enquiries, email the secretary at yinnardhsm@gmail.com

Ostomysupport

THE ostomy support group, ‘Coffee Bags’ will be meeting at the Moe Hotel (Leggies) in the Saloon Bar room on Wednesday, June 5from 12.30pm. Lunch can be bought or maybe just acoffee. The group is acasual get together of

people in the same situation -having aUrostomy, Ileostomy or Colostomy. The group offers support, advice and friendshiptoanyone whohas an ostomy. Support people are also more than welcome to come.

Further information can be found on the Facebook page ‘Gippsland Ostomy’ or by callingSue Graham on 0415 751 145.

Meditation sequence

AFREE community workshop will be held Monday, June 4and June 17 in the MacFarlaneBurnet Room at Traralgon Library (Kay Street).

The workshop aims to be reflective, interactive,fun and educational, providing insights into affecting change of childhood PTSD.

To register, message or call 0487 699 388.

Morwell Centenary Rose Garden

THE annual rose pruning day demonstrations will be held on Saturday, June 29 at the times of 10.30am and 2pm.

These are done in the Rose Garden, which is located on the corner of Commercial Roadand Maryvale Crescent, by the volunteers of Morwell Centenary Rose Garden Friends.

If you would like to learn more and enjoy gardening, the group are always needing people, regardless of age, to help throughout the year with keeping the roses looking lovely for the community to enjoy.

Email info@morwellrosegarden. com.au or call 1800 621 409 for more information.

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results. Tuesday, May 21 -N/S 1stJune Clarke and MichaelZarb 60.33 per

cent, 2nd RoxyLamond and Glenis Lohr59.33; E/W 1st Kaye Douglas and Roshni Chand 65.67, 2nd Maria MacTaggart and Heather Henley 51.33.

Thursday, May 23 -Team’sFinal -1st KevinTaylor, Marion Taylor, GregNicholson and Kaye Douglas88 VPs, 2nd PeterLonie, Carol Cheyne, Ken Tierney and Anna Field 72 VPs.

If you would like to play or learn more about bridge, phone Traralgon Bridge Clubpresident,Greg Nicholson, on 0419 365 739.

Morwell Slimmers

MORWELL Slimmers Club meets every Tuesday at 6pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Morwell.

Afriendly self help group.

For enquiries, phone 0458 304 279.

Woodcraft

GIPPSLAND WoodcraftGroupwill conduct an open day on Saturday, June 8, from 10am to 3pm at its clubrooms on Maffra-Rosedale Road, Nambrok.

The clubrooms are seven kilometres north of the Princes Highway or 8.5 kilometres south of Tinamba on Maffra-Rosedale Rd.

For information, phone Graeme on 0437 510 950 or Anthony (0413 022 113).

Knittedknockers

ARCADIA Traralgon recentlyheld Mother’s Day paint and sip sessions.

The venue kindly made adonation to KnittedKnockers Australia Traralgon Branch.

Knitted Knockers wished to thank Angela, Jordanand everyonethat attendedthese sessions for their kind donation.

Morwell social tennis

GET active,bothphysically and mentally, twice aweek Monday and Friday mornings from 9am to 12pm with social tennis at Morwell Tennis Club(RonaldReserve,VaryStreet, Morwell).

Appreciative: Traralgon Branch

KnittedKnockersPresident Jann Wright, with Jordan and Angela, who recentlymadeakind donation to theorganisation.

Photographs supplied

Gamesare modifiedsoparticipants don’thave to run much, the onus is on simply having ahit and chat. Cost is $2.

All details can be found on the website at playtennis.com.au/ morwelltennisclub

Gippsland Tango

FOR all ages and levelofdance experience.Gippsland Tango enjoys meetingbeginners and encouraging their learning.

All levels of experience catered for.

Classes are held every Wednesday from7pm to 8.30pm at St David’s UnitingChurch Hall (behind the Church)on9Campbell Street, Yarragon.

Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing allowing free movement, together withleather soles shoes or shoes that allow you to slide abit on the floor.

If you would like achatbefore coming, call Naomi on 0405 739 819.

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.

The Range Retirement Village are ong time clients of the Latrobe Valley Express and have always enjoyed a great relationship with Jenny and her teaminthe advertising department. Theyalwaysgoout of their waytomakesure our company has the best advertising forour business, always lookingfor ways to improve our ads, so we achieve the best results.

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Cause for concern regarding forests

AN article by Chris Hardman in arecent edition of Firewise must give to all Victorians who have bush experience, acause to be concerned for the future of our forest and wildlife.

In this article, he proudly claims to have delivered 470 planned burns covering over 51,000 hectares of our forested lands.

The total area of forested land in Victoria is 8.8 million hectares; the amount fuel reduced under Hardman’s watch for the year he claims is 51,000 hectares.

This amounts to 0.06 per cent of our forested lands.

Eventhe Royal Commissioninto bushfires, recommended that aminimum of 5-8 per cent should be burnt each year.

This would giveaminimum area to be fuel reduced of 43,000 hectaresper annum, abig difference from the 51,000 hectares achieved by Hardman.

Our forests are being set up by Hardman and his superiors for the mother of all “forest fires”.

John Mulligan Bairnsdale

Great community

MANYpeoplehaveexperienced the lossofpersonal possessions at sometime in their lives, causing a very stressful situation to resolve in apositive outcome.

This is astory of one recent example.

At about 10am on Monday, May 20, 2024, ‘Peter’ had picked up Medicine from the Chemist WarehouseinSeymour Street, Traralgon. He then walked backed to his car which was parked close by and drove to the Maryvale Private Hospital car park in Morwell to visit asickfriend. He then reached into his vest side pocket for his wallet and realised it was gone.

Peter then drove straightbacktothe Chemist Warehouse in Traralgon to retrace his steps to try and find his wallet but had no success. He quickly reported his loss at the Traralgon Police Station at about 11am -noluckthere.

Peter then went to his bank and had his cards cancelled on the spot and would be issued with anew lot.

Still searching, he then wentbacktoSeymour Street andasked local shop owners if there was CCTV coverage, to which the answer was -yes. Back to the Police Station seeking help on CCTV. There was only one other person at the counter, aladywho was talking to the desk constable. It was then Inoticed my wallet on the other side of the glass partician.

This ladywas the Good Samaritanwho had found my wallet completelyintact somewhereinSeymour Street and went out of her way to hand it in at the police station.

Ithanked her over and over but she wanted nothing in return and went on her way.

This is where good karma enters the story. In 2020,mywallet was stolen from Colesin Traralgon and later found on the street in front of aATM in Franklin Street.

Iwent to the Traralgon Police Station and there was aladywith her young daughter who had just handed in my stolen wallet to the constable.

Both these Good Samaritans who found my lost and stolen wallet at different times are the highest examples of our what kind of people are out there in our communities still.

If this type of losshappenstoyou, Ihope you meet that Good Samaritan with ahappy ending. Anonymous (While the Express requires those

contributing letters to supply names and hometown, the editor is willing to make an exception in this case).

No surprises

AS predicted,Oliver Bergens doesn’t get it, and doesn’tcare, (‘What amouthful’, Latrobe Valley Express Opinion 22/05/2024).

All issues raised remain unaddressed, as:

1. Oliverwouldratherprofess, at length, his ignoranceofvocabulary used,such as real head scratchers in “unique”, “arrogance”, “exemplifies” and “folksy”, words that would have presented little challenge for my ‘Grade Sixers’.

2. Itoo, as a70-year-old plus, have experienced Oliver’s “stupid people” being offended, such as victims of racism, bullying, sexismand homophobia, and those who seek to assist, but in Oliver’s world “intelligent people” are being silenced.

3. Oliver is apparently incapable of presenting acogent case on his own, so proudly calls on the anecdotal support of his cheer squad, “a very many of us” (sic), whichincludes apersonalslur from an unnamed source.Isshe aware she is beingquoted?

Would Idiscuss Oliver and his “work”, and further -denigrate him ,inasocial group,and then publish details of the conversation to boost my ego and shore up my position? No, that would be unethical andjuvenile, not to mention irrelevant and futile.

My advice to you now Oliver, as you cackle your way through life, is to be prepared to stand on your own two feet, and failing that, seek out peers, “elderly” or otherwise, who have actually managed to launch themselves into this century, when attempting to represent “the intelligent”.

John Duck Trafalgar

Careful to the point of stupidity

IWRITE concerning the letter of Marianne Robinson titled ‘Alarming opposition’ (‘LVE, 22/05/24) in which she says “there is nowhere in the Valley that is far enough away from the major population centres that would be considered safe for anuclear power station.”

My initial response to this is that there are more than 50 countries in the world today (including the US, the UK, and France) that have nuclear power stations that have been operating very safely for over 50 years. Moreover, one can be careful to the point of stupidity.

Mutatis mutandis, the same reluctance to question the wisdom of transitioning to renewables is based on the same perverted mentality.

To those readers still in denialabout thesafetyof nuclear energy, especially PM AnthonyAlba-sleezy, who has imposed ablanket ban on all nuclear energy in Australia as per legislation passed in July 2022, Ipose the following question: How is it logical for us and for Albozo to arbitrarily decide it is safe for five Virginia-class nuclearpowered submarines (the AUKUS alliance) to travel around ourcoastlines and dock in our ports, in all major Australian cities, and yet, at the same time,deemitunsafefor the same type of nuclear reactors to be housed on land?

Thus, if we can put nuclear power in asubmarine and send it under the ocean, then surely we can put it on ablock of concrete that won’t move on a very stablecontinent to deliver cheapand reliable baseload power for all Australians?

Joseph Lis

Morwell

Man’s best friend

MY name is Phillip Chalker, and Iama totally blind individual and aproud seeing-eye dog user from Traralgon. Iamreaching out to you to shed light on an important issue that has deeply affected me and my faithful companion, Sally.

Recently, while walking around my main block with Sally, ablack Labrador, she was confronted by another dog that was off the leash. This incident occurredjust around the corner frommyplace.The unleashed dog approached Sally while she wasinharness,and it seemed as if it was going to attack her. This traumaticexperience has deeply affected Sally, to the point where she refusestowalk aroundthe block anymore. It’s akin to ahuman experiencing tremor trauma from a distressing memory. Thanks to the witnesses from the public who came to his rescue from surrounding houses within the area.

Ibelieve it is crucial to explore the indispensable role that working dogs like Sally play in the lives of individuals who are blindorvision impaired. These remarkable canines are not just pets; they are lifelines, offering essential assistance and companionship.

One crucial action that all pet owners can take is to ensuretheir furry companions are kepton aleash whenventuring outdoors.Despite the impeccable behaviour of many dogs, unforeseen circumstances can arise. By keeping them leashed, not only do owners maintainbetter control, but they also demonstrate respect for individuals who rely on guidedogs, seeing-eye dogs, or assistance dogs. Imagine for amomentthe unsettlingexperience of someone interfering with yourloved one’s mobility aid. The same principle applies here. Distractions such as petting or engaging with working dogs can compromise their handler’s safety. It’s not about loving dogs any less; it’s about understanding the guidelines and prioritising the welfare of others.

Let’s work together to foster acommunity where everyone, including our beloved furry companions, can coexist safely and harmoniously.

Phillip Chalker Traralgon

Respect

AS aparent, grandparentand great grandparent, Idonot feel that Ihave anythingtoanswer for.

Iknow that Ihave done my job with teaching my children to respect their elders, other people’s property, and their teachers, as did most of my generation.

Thelackofrespect of today may have come from thosewho felt that our teachings were not to their liking, and so became very lax with the upbringing of their own children.

Iamfortunate that my teachings have been cemented in my family. The actions of our university students who disrupt our streets, those who have their eyes on their phones, also the dropout school leavers are the losers. They have neverhad it tough, been spoiled by parents who are too busy to pay attention.

Patricia Correa Traralgon

Have your say

THE Latrobe Valley Express welcomes letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues.

The editorLiam Durkin, reserves the righttoedit lettersfor reasonsofspace and clarity, and may refuse to publishany letter without explanation.

The Express does not publish letters from anonymous contributors.

Letters must include aphone number, email addressand the author’s hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity. Readers are entitledtoaright of reply to aletter directed at them.

Whilehealthy debate is encouraged, the editor willuse his discretion if he believes letters are becomingslagging matches between writers.

The views expressed in letterstothe editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflectthe views of Latrobe Valley Express management or staff. The letters section is designed to allow people to havetheir say,and not be hijacked for political agendas.

Email letters to news@lvexpress.com. au and include ‘Lettertothe Editor’ in the subject line.

Deadline for letters is Thursday 3pm.

ASH raising the bar in construction

THE use of certified hardwood from Australian Sustainable Hardwoods(ASH) in Heyfield has enabled the T3 building in Collingwood to achievea 6-star Green Energy rating,a remarkable outcome in mass timber construction with an emphasis on sustainability, says A&D magazine.

"Without doubt it raises the bar for commercial infrastructure construction in Australia," said A&D.

As Australia’s leading mass timber manufacturer, ASH was chosen to supply the glulam elements.

"An impressive 738 glue-laminated timber columns and beams, totalling 874 cubic metres of mass timber, were designed and prefabricated in the world-class facility in regionalVictoria," A&D said.

Developedbyglobalreal estatespecialists, Hines, T3 Collingwood is the first Australian project in theirT3global portfolio. Engineered timber was specified on this project due to its lower embodied carbon and improved sustainabilitycredentials. Timber is the only renewable construction material, which Hines recognisesintheir innovative

T3 methodology -timber, transit and technology.

“Timber is one of ourplanet’s most rapidly renewable resources. It alsostores carbonrather than emitting it. By leveraging timber for both structure and interior, our T3 buildings addressbold carbon commitments and ESG goals,” Hines stated.

T3 Collingwood wasthe firstproject to be financed throughthe CEFC TimberBuilding Program to helpdrivemass timber construction across the property sector in Australia, with the aim to cut embodied carbon emissions and contribute to Australia’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The striking tower,which now claims the title of Australia’s tallest mass timber office building, is ahybrid15-storey building of timber, steel and concrete, with the top nine levels constructed from visually expressedMASSLAM GLT post and beam elements and concealed cross-laminated timber flooring panels.

This project exemplifies using the right material for the rightjob, and preferencing sustainable solutions wherever possible.

"A long list of features makesthis projectan impressive example of the power of mass timber to not only driveaesthetically beautiful results, but knock sustainability targets out of the park," A&D said.

AustralianOak was utilisedinT3Collingwood’s MASSLAMglulam. Onehundred per cent of MASSLAM GLT is certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the forest certification body with the world's most certified forests.

Furthermore, the timber stores more than 360,000kg/CO2e,even after embodiedenergy is considered. The use of timber for the superstructure decreased the required concrete footings and core structure in volume by about 15 per cent.

Earlydesign work for this project compared a concrete and mass timber scheme and calculated a34per cent reduction in embodied carbon from structural components.

The inclusion of MASSLAM in T3 Collingwood helped the project achieve a6-star Green Energy rating and 5.5-star NABERS rating, A&D said.

Traditional Owners to benefit from transition

MINISTER for Energy and ResourcesLily

D'Ambrosio recently launched the draft Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Community Benefits Plan for consultation.

The state government said they want to ensure communities,landowners and TraditionalOwners that host crucial energy infrastructure benefit from the energy transitionwithadedicatedfundfor community energy projects.

In apress release, the government says the plan recognises the important role that rural and regional communitiesare playinginthe renewable energy transition, by providing direct investment in projects that improve energy reliabilityand affordability for local communities.

"We're making sure regionaland rural Victorians and Traditional Owners get the best outcomes from the energy transition with special funds for communityenergy projects," Ms D'Ambrosio said.

"As our old coal fire generators close, new renewable energy and transmission infrastructure is criticaltokeeping the lights on and delivering energy reliability and affordability for all Victorians."

AREZ Community Energy Fund will be created in each of the state's six renewable energy zones -communitieswill be able to apply for funds for projects that improvepower supply, lower energy bills and create energy jobs.

Examples could include things like community microgrids, network upgrades or bulk purchases of solar panels or heat pumps.

Benefitsfor Traditional Owners willbedeveloped as part of this plan through direct engagement, and any benefitswill need to deliver economic empowerment and support self-determination.

The funds for communitiesand Traditional Ownersare in addition to paymentstolandowners

that host transmission infrastructure, who receive $200,000 per kilometre of transmission hosted on their properties, which is on top of existing compensation arrangements.

Guidelines for significantly impacted neighbour benefits will also be introduced, recognising that properties next to land thathosts newtransmission infrastructure.

Thenew measures in the draft REZ Community BenefitsPlanwillapplytoall new renewable energy projects built in the REZ Zones as well as new transmission projects.

VicGrid is continuing to visit communities to discuss the draft Plan through workshops and drop-in sessions.

Feedback will be used to shape the final plan, to be released later this year.

For more information, visit engage.vic.gov.au/ vtif-rez-community-benefits

MONDAY27MAY

Isabelle Francis turns 12

THURSDAY30MAY

Nicholas Nation turns 10

Chester: ASIC decision “a winfor the community”

FEDERAL Memberfor Gippsland, Darren Chester says he will be "keeping aclose watch" on the AustralianSecurities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Traralgon, despite an assurancethe federal governmentwill renew the lease of the Traralgon site.

Mr Chester had raised concerns with the federal treasurer Jim Chalmers more than 12 months ago when it became apparent the Australian Taxation Office, which held the leasetothe site, was intending to depart in 2025.

“Locals were justifiably concerned the office was moving and jobs would be going with it,” Mr Chester said.

“I wrote to the Treasurer more than 12 months ago to urge the government to reconsider the decision and retain astrong presenceofAustralianPublicService(APS) staff at the Traralgonoffice

“At atimewhenGippsland and the Latrobe Valley is experiencing significant economic shocks relatedtothe transition in the energy sector and the state government’s failure to support the native hardwood timber sector, we can’t afford further job losses.”

Mr Chester has received aletter from ASIC this week which advises the business registry and related services had been returned from the ATO to ASICunder a‘machinery of government’ change.

“As advised, we have been exploring accommodation options ahead of the building lease expiring in August 2025. ASIChas now reachedinprinciple agreement to stay in the current building for the longerterm,” the letter states.

“There are some contractualterms to work through in consultation with the building owner, the Department of Financeand the government’s Strategic Property Adviser.I look forward to providing afurther update once the commercial arrangements are finalised.”

Mr Chester said the decision was a"win for the community" and it would provide some certainty forexisting staff, along with future employees.

“From the feedback Ihave received from staff, it is considered adesirable place to work in aregion which offers comparatively few APS opportunities of this nature,” Mr Chester said.

“I will be keeping aclose watch on staff numbers and do everything Ican to ensure ASIC and the government fulfil their commitments to decentralisation of staff and supportingregional areas likethe Latrobe Valley as they undertakethis important work.”

Sophie Williamson turns 11

TUESDAY28MAY

Piper McCarthy turns 7

WEDNESDAY29MAY

Kylie Smith turns 11

SATURDAY1 JUNE

Emilee Moore turns 12

Audrey Crow turns 11

Jamieson Jones turns 11

SUNDAY2 JUNE

Heath Kliman turns 3

smine Sheen turns 4 Ja

Aplus: Certified hardhood from Heyfield’s Australian SustainableHardwoods has enabled the T3 buildinginCollingwood achieve asix-star Green Energy rating File photograph

Business Guide

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Monthly Support Group East Gippsland

For those who have lost aloved one to suicide

This is asupport group providing asafespaceto connect with othersbereaved by suicide who understand andcare.

Meets first Tuesday of each month

At The Star Hotel, in The Sails Function Room.

Lecturer (Pharmacology) Monash Rural Health

Monash Rural Health Churchill is seeking to appoint aLecturer to coordinate and deliver pharmacology education within the graduate entry medical program. You will contribute to program administration and research, develop teaching materials and play akey role in unit assessment. If you have asuitable tertiary qualification, relevant experience and astrong teaching record, you are encouraged to apply.

This is apart-time position (0.9 FTE) on a continuing appointment.

At Monash University, we are committed to being aChild Safe organisation. This position will require the incumbent to hold avalid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria. For further information, Position Description and to apply, please visit: www.monash.edu/jobs Search Job No.: 665042

Enquiries: Associate Professor Marianne Tare +61 39902 7485

Closing date: Monday, 3June 2024, 11.55pm AEDT.

Esso’s oil and gas facilities in Bass Strait

Esso Australia Pty Ltd (Esso),awholly owned subsidiaryofExxonMobil Australia PtyLtd,is committed to operating and decommissioning its’ Bass Strait offshorefacilities safely and effectively

In planning for these activities, Esso is required under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse GasStorage (Environment) Regulations 2023 to preparean Environment Plan about therisks and impacts these activities may have on theenvironment

Additionally,Esso is required to identify and consult with relevant persons whose functions, interests, or activities maybeaffected by one or moreofEsso’s proposed offshoreactivities.

CommunityDrop-in

If you’d like to know moreabout Environment Plans for the following:

Pipeline Network Decommissioning

Steel Pile Jacket Decommissioning

Jack Up Rig Plug andAbandonment

Kipper Sub-Sea Drilling

Turrum Drilling

Gippsland Basin Geophysical andGeotechnical

Investigations

South East Australia Carbon Capture&Storage

Project

the Esso Consultation Team will be hosting a community drop in between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm on:

Wednesday, 29 May2024 at The Criterion Hotel, Sale, and Thursday, 30 May2024 at Bellevue on the Lakes, Lakes Entrance

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Forfurtherinformationincludinghow toapply,positiondescriptionsand applicationclosingdates,pleasevisitour websitewww.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

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Old Gippstown is anot-for-profit organisation managed by the Gippstown Reserve Committee of Management Inc. under the direction of the Department of Energy, Environment &Climate Action.

Opened in 1973, the heritage park covers eight acres of Crown Land at the 'gateway' to Moe. It is atownship of approximately 50 historic and purpose-built buildings relocated from various areas of Gippsland, that house antique furniture and collections from their eras.

Reporting to the Park Manager, this permanent part-time (30 hours per week), salary position offers flexibility and autonomy to work within a team of Staff and Volunteers to maintain the grounds and buildings of this unique asset.

Selection criteria include:

● Experience in areas such as carpentry, painting, glazing, flooring and general maintenance.

● Proven ability to develop and follow a maintenance schedule.

● Supervisor or team lead experience.

● OH&S understanding.

● Knowledge of heritage and conservation building requirements.

● Experience in gardening and landscaping.

In addition, you work well in ateam environment and can provide guidance to agroup of volunteers to carry out acomprehensive maintenance schedule whilst maintaining appropriate safety measures.

Further information including the position description and selection criteria can be obtained from the Secretary at: secretaryoldgippstown@iinet.net.au.

Applications addressing the selection criteria and including acover letter, resume and references should be sent to: The Secretary Gippstown Reserve Committee of Management at: secretaryoldgippstown@iinet.net.au. Applications close Wednesday, 12th June 2024.

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DI DIO, Maria. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, 19 May 2024. Loved and loving wife of Gerardo (dec.). Mother and mother-in-law of Caterina and Peter (both dec.), Maria (dec.) and Tony and Rickie. Beloved nonna and biz nonna. Rest In Peace Funeral held TUESDAY (28 May 2024).

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Fulham Correctional Centre -Sale

Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025 are being sought.

Separate tenders are called for the following categories:

● Bread Products (Fresh Bread &Bread Rolls)

● Dairy Products (excluding Milk/Cream)

● Milk and Cream

● Eggs

● Fruit and Vegetables

● Wholesale Dry and Frozen Goods (includes Frozen Seafood)

● Fresh Meat

● Halal Meat

● Smallgoods

● Poultry

Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for a900+ bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service.

Tender documents will be supplied on request.

For further details contact Kim Andrew Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au

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CAMERON, Raymond George (Ray). Passed away peacefully on 24 May 2024 at Sale Hospital. Dearly beloved brother of Alan, sister-inlaw of Gwen, uncle of Joanne and Matthew and families. Rest in Peace.

CAMPBELL, Paul Stephen (Gus). 22/4/1957 -18/5/2024. Going to miss u'Ol Boi'. Sorry Icouldn't be there but keep the drinks cold and leave some of the woman for me. Love ya mate Will miss you buddy Always Mel and Brodie.

COLE (Halliwell), Eileen May. Passed away peacefully at Calvary Narracan Gardens Aged Care, Newborough, 26 May 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 91 years Dearly loved wife of Raymond (dec.). Much loved mother of Raelene, Kenneth (dec.), Shane, Vivian, Susan, Trevor, Richard, Nancy, Barbara, and John. Amuchloved mother-inlaw, grandmother, great grandmother and greatgreat grandmother to their families.

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CUNICO, Noeline. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Margery Cole Traralgon on 24 May 2024. Aged 90 years Loved and loving wife of Percy (dec.). Much loved mother to John, Robert (dec.), Christine, Debra, Marisa, Max and their families. Adored Nan to her 19 grand children, 23 Great Grand Children, 3 Great Great Grand Children and their families. Reunited with her beloved Percy

CUTHILL, Elizabeth Agnes (Betty). 3/2/1935 -21/5/2024. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Loved and loving wife of George (dec.).

Much loved mum to Stephen, Rob, Mark, Phillip and Georgina. Mother-in-law to Jenny, Chris, Sharon, Kerri and Scott. Proud and loving Nana to Alan, Lauren, Belinda, Justin, Jade, Rachael, Rhys, Caitlin (dec.), Jessica, and their families.

Reunited with Dadand Nana Mast At Betty's request, there will be no Funeral Service. Private Cremation

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DI DIO, Maria. Our deepest condolences to Rocchina and family. Love from Mario and Mary Pagani and family, Melissa and Guido, Leanne and Julian, Linda and Jason. We will loveyou forever and we will miss you Zia

FEDE (nee Pepi), Rosaria 'Rosa'. Passed on 20 May 2024. Aged 80 years May your spirit be surrounded by everlasting tranquillity and peace. Your legacy of love, laughter and kindness will continue on in us all.

HUNT, Harold Maxwell 'Max'. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, 23 May 2024.

Aged 96 years

Loved and loving husband of Enid (dec.). Loved and respected father of Ken, Sue, Steve, Geoff and Daryl and their partners. Cherished and admired Pop of seven grandchildren. Poppy Max to his 12 great grandchildren. You were someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten, We thought the world ofyou. We will miss you, so sleep peacefully

HUNT, Harold Maxwell. (Max).

At Mitchell House, formerly of Traralgon.

Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law to Ken and Rhonda. Adored Pop to Matthew, Emily and Allison and their partners Monica, Anthony and Andrew. Much loved Poppy Max to Livinia, Miles,Lewis, Ethan, Vivienne, Ava, Jarvis and Rosalie.

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, Keep me in your heart, Iwill stay there forever.

Pop, Thanks for the priceless memories of time spent together. We will love and remember you forever. Rest in peace with Nene. Love Matt, Monica, Ethan and Ava.

Pop, We will miss your strength, conversations and cheeky humour. You were the best Pop Love from your two Toots (Em and Al), Ant, Andy and all the noisy ones. XOX

away peacefully at Mitchell House on Sunday 19 May 2024. Aged 99.7 years

Dearly loved wife of Ronald (dec.). Much loved mother of Carolan, Clive, Christine, Geoffrey and Deborah and all their families. Our beautiful mum, God has called you home. We were so blessed to have you for such along time. We hope your love, strength and endurance will live on through generations to come. Thank you to Mitchell House staff, past and present, for your kindness and care.

Lorna, Nan, Lamb Chop, Big Nan. You will always remain in our thoughts and hearts. Your cheeky grin and giggle will never be forgotten. Thanks for everything. Say hi to Pa for us. Love Luke, Kellie, Billy and Annie. Private Funeral.

McGRATH (nee Di Corleto), Angela. Passed away unexpectedly at home, with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Aged 83 years Loved and cherished wife, mother, nonna and bisnonna. She was our world

PROCTOR, Terry. Of Alberton West. Passed at Yarram on 24 May 2024. Aged 83 years Loving husband of Bev for 60 years. Father of Sallie, Lisa and Terri. Father-in-law of Scott. Grandfather to Josh,Joe, Shannon Courtney, Hiedi, Meg, Taylah and Mani and partners. Great grandfather to Logan, Brooklyn, Ava, Lacey, Elsie, Josie, Laykin and Harlem. Always Loved and Remembered Acelebration of Terry's life will be held, FRIDAY, (31 May, 2024), commencing at 11.30cm at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club.

RODDA, Gregory William 'Greg'.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday 13 May 2024. Aged 72 years Cherished husband of Gayle, fun-loving Dad of Chris and Nic and beloved grandpa. Atruefamily man and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. If love could have saved you, You would have lived forever.

AMemorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr Greg Rodda was HELD at the Traralgon Golf Club on FRIDAY (24 May, 2024) at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated.

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our hearts Mum All our love Stephen, Jenny and her friend Bo.

CUTHILL, Elizabeth. Mum, Betty, Nanna, Reunited with your true love, George. This isn't goodbye as you will be in our hearts forever. Love and miss you Georgina, Scott and Jessica XXX.

KITSON, Wilma. Passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side on Saturday, 25 May 2024. Loved and loving wife of Richard (dec.). Mother and mother-in-lawof Sheryl and Ian (dec.), Daryl and Lyn, and Roslyn. Nanny of Jane and Craig, Brett, Shane and Jill, Earl, Indy and Zan. Great nan to 12. Grown Her Angel Wings At Rest

CUTHILL, Betty. Passed peacefully at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Finally reunited with her beloved George. Forever in

SHARP, Janice. Passed away at Latrobe Regional Hospital, surrounded by loving family on Friday, 24 May 2024. Loved and loving wife of Barry. Loved mother of Jill and Ray (dec.), Wendy (dec.), Cindy and Glenn, Ione and Charlie, Tommy, Janine and John, Travis and Carli, and Simon (dec.). Will be greatly missed by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. ALife Well Lived Sleeping Now

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SHELBOURNE (nee Nation), Judith Lyenette. Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital on 20 May 2024. Aged 77 years Dearly loved wife of Graham, much loved mother of Matthew and Peter (Sandy) (dec.). We will cherish your love and hold you in our hearts forever. Reunited with Sandy Funeral Service has been held.

WALSH, Rose. Passed away with family by her side on Thursday, 23 May 2024. Loved and loving wife of Bill (dec.). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Ray, Gary and Sue, Gail and Paul, Peter and Glenda, Jodie and Scott. Will be greatly missed by her 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Forever In Our Hearts For Funeral details, please visit Latrobe Valley Funerals website.

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KITSON. AService to Celebrate the long life of Mrs Wilma Kitson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon, TUESDAY (4 June 2024), commencing at 1.30pm.

The Service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit our website and follow the prompts.

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McGRATH. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Angela McGrath will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Commercial Road Morwell on FRIDAY (31 May 2024) at 1pm. At the conclusion of Mass the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. Angela's Service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit our website.

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CUNICO. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul

Mrs Noeline Cunico will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church,

FEDE. Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Rosaria 'Rosa' Fede will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Church St, Traralgon on FRIDAY (7 June 2024) at 11.30am. At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited in the above Church on Thursday evening (6 June 2024) at 7pm.

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HUNT.

The Funeral of Mr Harold Maxwell 'Max' Hunt will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on THURSDAY (30 May 2024) commencing at 1pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

Max's service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit our website.

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The Funeral Service of Mrs Janice Sharp will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on MONDAY (3 June 2024), commencing at 11am. Following the Service, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website and follow the prompts.

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GOLIGHTLY, Ronald (Ron). 26 May 2023. Loving partner of Pat. Eldest

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ELLEN, Bruce. Chris, Ash, Nick, Tim and Graeme and families would like to covey heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended Bruce's Funeral on Friday 5th April 2024. For the kind messages, cards, flowers, phone calls and support. Your genuine care was much appreciated at this difficult time.

Great result for LVHA girls

Parnall both scoredtwo goals, and Skye McDonald added another one.Douglas-Green and McDonald were named best players.

BY JENNY SUTTON

THE pastweekenddelivered aseriesofexhilarating hockey matches, showcasing remarkable talent and competitive spirit across all age groups and divisionsofthe Latrobe ValleyHockey Association (LVHA).

In the Under8sdivision,Churchillplayedagainst the Traralgon/Rovers Cubs in anail-bitingmatch

The Cubs emerged victorious with a4-3 win.

Charlotte Snell wasthe starfor Churchill,scoring all three of their goals. For the Cubs, Luke Dodd led the charge with two goals, supported by Isabelle Doddand Beau Cobbledick with one goal each. Dodd and Snell were named bestplayers for their outstandingperformances.

The Churchill versus Cubs Under 12s match was equally thrilling, with the Cubs winning 6-4.

Churchill’s goals came from Isabel, Quinton Morgan, Sanne Schelfhout, and Madeline. Wyatt Cobbledick led the scoring for the Cubs with four goals, supported by Henri Kennedy and Luke Scholes. Isabel from Churchill and Wyatt Cobbledick from the Cubs were recognised as the best players. Henri Kennedy celebrated his first goal, and Luke Scholes was formidable in defence.

The Men’s Hockey 5s featured two very exciting matches.

Churchill narrowly defeated Moe 6-5 in agame filled with constant action. Blake Billing was a clear standout, scoring five goals for Churchill, while Trevor Morgan added one. Moe's Dan Godfrey scored three goals,with Aiden Mair and Ash Vuillermin each contributing one. Both goalkeepers, Daniel Brereton and Ian Goodwin, weresensational,making numerous crucialsaves Billing and Brereton were named best players.

In another enthralling encounter, the Traralgon Rovers defeated Traralgon 7-5.

Regan Smith made an impressive debut as Traralgon's new goalkeeper. Kevin Ng and Corrinne Metcalf each scored hat-tricks for the Rovers, withRob Douglas-Green adding another to the mix. Traralgon’s Antony McDonald and Colin

The women’s matches also provided plenty of excitement and saw strong performances from several teams.

The Churchillwomenwere defeatedbythe Traralgon Rovers 3-nil. Rovers’ goals came from Maddy Hall, Jess Kerrison, and Charlie Murrell, withMurrellalsobeing namedasthe Rovers’ best player. Nicole Ijpelaan was recognised as Churchill’s best player.

Traralgon triumphedoverMoe 6-2, with Skye McDonald scoring four goals, and Mikayla McDonald and Rebecca Wallis each adding one. Moe’s goals came fromAsh Vuillermin,with both goals highlighting her versatility. BradyCake stood out as Moe’s best player, and the junior players Isla Godfrey and Lilly Johnson showcased fierce determination in the striker line for Traralgon Brady Cake and Mikayla McDonald were named best players.

In adominant display of hockey, the LVHA Women’s Vic League 3side defeated St Bede’s Hockey Club 5-1.

Scoringwas led by CarlyThompson, slotting the first goal just minutes into the first quarter and followed by another by Kara North shortly after. Corrinne Metcalf started the second quarter withagoal of her own andthen Thompson and North both secured another each before halftime. Despite astrong second-half effort from St Bede’s that saw them have multiple scoring opportunities, the LVHA defence, along with goalkeeper Steph Langstaff, proved too strong.Best players included Thompson, Kim Tanti, and Charlie Murrell.

The Men’s Vic League 3team hada byeround but will face the East Gippsland Hockey Association in Bairnsdale this Sunday.

The Latrobe Valley Hockey Association is seeking players for juniors, men’s, and women’s competitions.

Interested individuals are encouraged to phone LVHA President Kelly Godfrey on 0412 079 981 or email at president.lvha@gmail.com

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Wind up: ClaireCaketakes ashot forLatrobe ValleyHockey Associationagainst St Bede’s Photographs: KellyGodfrey

Wayofthe future: Lilly Johnsonand Isla Godfrey,the youngest playersinthe Traralgon Hockey Clubs’s Women’s team

Moe maintains pace for title race

SOCCER LVSL BY JOHN CARDONA

MOE United were far from impressive in the first half against East Gippsland at home on Sunday.

The Red Devil’s ended up winning the Round 10 fixture7-2, but had to overcome a1-all deadlock at halftime againstanimproving East Gippsland side.

Moe United led theway early, and took the lead after onlyfive minutes when youngster Bayden Heusmann latched onto aloose ball and after asustained run, cutinside the East Gippy fullback, then let loose with a20metre curling shot which beat the keeper on the left near post.

Moe was on the early offensive, with chances going to ConnorO’Hanlon, Oscar Shelly andConnor Dastey without success.

To East Gippy’s credit, their first half was without doubt their best soccer performance of the season, and they were finally rewardedfor their persistence when they produced astringofpasses from deep in defence, which saw Oscar Bury latch onto apass, then cooly find the net.

Astern lecture from Moe United coach Lee Dastey aboutthe lack of creativity and intensity, along with afrank description of the poor soccer they were delivering,was heard at the mainbreak.

Straight from the resumption of play, Moe played ahigher press, which forced EastGippy to take more risks out of their backline.

This would soon produce the opening Moe Unitedwere after,and aftera strong forward run by Heusmann, his shot at goal was deflected by adefender, which was intercepted by Connor Dastey,whose low cross was met by O’Hanlon to give Moe United a2-1 lead.

The East Gippsland side was producing some stubborn defending to keep Unitedatbay.The pressureMoe was applying finally broke through the East Gippsland resistance from aquick, long throw in by Connor Dastey,whichfound O’Hanlon in space along the goal line. His low drive across goal was met and hammered home by Heusmann to put Moe up 3-1.

By now, United wereinall-outattack mode, and were soon 4-1 up when O’Hanlon produced the goal of the day when he hit an outside of his foot 30

metre drive strike which gave the East Gippy keeper no chance.

Along Brendan Ruddell ball sent O’Hanlon clear again, and he made it 5-1.

The assault continued to worsen for EastGippy,whenaConnor Dastey corner saw Nick Fogarty out jump the oppositiondefencetoheadone home and put his side up 6-1.

The next stageofplay saw adisastrous own goal by the away team keeper, when he attempted to block across on the left from Heusmann,only to deflect the ball into his own net.

With only minutes remaining, East Gippywereawarded afree kick from justoutside the box. From there,Daniel Street stepped up and hit awell-placed curlingshot which got past the wall and inside the near post past adespairing dive from Moe United veteran keeper Peter Albanese.

Best for the Red Devils was O’Hanlon, Ruddell, Fogarty and Heusmann.

Reserves

MOE UNITEDcontinued their recent run of good form whey they easily defeated East Gippsland 11-nil.

It was afirst half onslaught produced by the home side, as they raced to the halftime break with a7-nil lead.

The highintensity and surpriseelement was not thereafter the main break, but Moe still managed to add four more goals,with Tom Portelli,Tully Anderson and Mich Guerrero standing out in the midfield.

At the back, Moe United was never under threat, with Chris Pap, Nick Dastey, Lachie McKenzie and Zoran Winkelman all doing well.

As far as scorers go, the league and club goal leading scoring in Harley Robinson netted five majors, to go with three assists.

Portelli kicked two and agoal each went to Anderson, Zane Poxon and the evergreen old man Nick Dastey.

Dastey rated amention in the best, as did Robinson, Portelli and Anderson.

United denied by Malvern

left foot to give United the lead. This advantage on the scoresheet would only last no longer than 10 minutes for the homeside as Malvern showed an ideal reaction to equalise.

GIPPSLAND United Football Club edged closer to the midway point of the 2024 Men’s State League One Season, as they hosted Malvern City Soccer Club in match week nine.

Just as the women’s teams would aday later, Gippsland’s men’s teams both donned orange socks on Saturday to show their support for Orange Round.

This act of solidarity emphasises the shared goal of promoting gender equality to eliminate sexual and family violence against women and girls.

After observing aminute'ssilence prior to kick off to spareathought for the victims of sexual and family violence, it was then time to get down to business.

Off the back of agreat result last weekend against astrong Mornington side, Gippsland’s senior men, wearingtheir bright orange socks, were shooting for asecond consecutive green tick on the form chart.

But after 90 minutes of atightly contested game, Gippslandweren’t able to prize open Malvern’s rear guard action as they had to settle for a1-1 draw. Unitedgot off to aflying start opening the scoring within 20 minutes of the first half.

Thebreakthroughcame from the combination of Mitch Jones and Sammy Gaptan. Jones, havingstayedforward afteranattacking corner, strode intothe box controllinga cleverly placed pass from Nathan Lugton Jones then tricked his waypast acouple defenders before spotting the run of Gaptan who darted toward the front post, finishing with his favoured

After some patient build up play, United were opened up down their left side.

Similarly to their goal, Gippsland weren’t able to stop Malvern’smove as across to the back post, acut back andatidyfinish saw the visitors draw level.

Gippsland would go on to dominate the second half,creating multiple bigchancestowin the game.

The most noteworthy of all being Rory Wagner’s penalty in the 83rd minute whichhewon after being fouled inside the box.

It was ahugechancetotakeall three points,but Malvern’skeeper saved his side,guessing the right way to deny Wagner from the spot.

Either side of Wagner’s penalty kick, Nathan Lugton had the ball in the back of the net only for his goal to be disallowed for what was deemed a foul in the build up by Wagner.

Thomas Ahmadzai was then inches away from scoring as he struck avolley from outside the box that crashed against the base of the post.

But the result ended up being atoughpill to swallow for United who were the better side over the courseof90minutes, withthe only piecetothe puzzle missing being that telling go ahead goal.

It wasn’t to be for United on the day, but after another positive performance and another point to add to their total, they move into match week ten with some momentum building.

This point helps United maintain their position of eighth on the table with nine points from nine games.

Senior Women's

MOE United continued their current good form, taking on Traralgon City and coming away with acomfortable 5-nil win.

The win was led by one half of the Moe United fantastic twins in Miley Cooper, who ended up with afour goal haul. United was quickly on the offensive, and aperfect through ball from classy midfielder Tylah Armistead to Miley Cooper, who raced toward goal, saw her put in awell-placed shot from an acute angle.

Traralgon were not to be denied, and created early chances, withastrong run by Claudia Buhagiargetting agoodlook, only to see her shot saved by Moe keeper Renee Vilder.

Paris Troughton was desperately unlucky not to score for Moe, when her shot from 15 metres out beat the keeper, only to see the ball hit the post and fly out to safety. Moe went 2-nil up when Miley Cooper picked up alooseball, then sprinted goal

ward to cleverly cut inside theTraralgon centre back, then unleasedasuperb shot to find the ball into the top near post corner.

Shortly after, Moe received afree kick from 25 metres out, and Georgia Wyntjes’ freekickintothe goalmouth fell to SummerCooper, who rifled home into the back of the net to put the home side up 3-nil at the break.

Adominant second half saw Moe continue to find gaps in the Traralgon defence, but some desperate defending saw the visitors stop the Red Devils breaking through for more goals.

Late in the match,agreat throughball by Moe centrehalf Jade Armistead sent MileyCooper through, and she brought up her hat-trick and her team’s fourth goal. With the match nearing completion, Miley Cooper was not doneyet, and she seized on apass from Hollie O’Neill, and race goal ward, slottingher shot into the net.

Miley Cooper wasbest, followed by O’Neill, Nicole Risley and Jess Ruddell.

2ndDivision

MOE Unitedfaceduptotitle challengers Traralgon City, and recorded a 3-nil win to go six points clear on top of the league ladder.

Moe got on the scoreboard early when arun up the right by Andre Nilo sent hislow cross to Zane Poxon for an easy tap in.

Midway through the half, astrong runbyJimmy Ha’a saw his left foot cross metbyBrad Howard’s brilliant diving header, which gave the keeper no chance.

Amore even second half saw very few chances, giving Moe keeper Adan Cassar aquiet day at the office. At the other end, alateattack saw a scrimmage and aloose ball fall to Zane Poxon,who scored to bring up his brace. Poxon was among the best for his side, along with Tim Stephens, Howard and Kayne Heusmann.

This Sunday, Moe United areaway to neighbours Newborough in seniors, reserves and women’s. The Red Devils haveabye in 2nd Division.

Juniors

LAST Saturday morning, Moe Untied held ajunior Mini Roos Hub, with a large crowd and kids showing up. The morningsaw MoeUnited, Monash,Pegasus, Olympiansand Fortuna involved, in what was agreat show of sportsmanship.

Aspecialthank youtovolunteerswho made it agreat success, and to parents fromclubs involved for their assistance.

Falconswin on theroad

SOCCER LVSL BY JOE

AUCIELLO

ON aperfect autumn afternoon, Falcons 2000 made the short trip to Hazelwood South Reserve to take on arejuvenated Churchill United in Round 10 of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League last Sunday.

The Rams came into the contest unbeaten in their last three matches,but went on to lose 6-1.

The Rams however looked lively from the opening whistle and shockedtheir more fancied opponents, as adeepfreekickonthe edge of the box found Corey O’Shea at the back post who convertedtogive his side asecond minute lead.

The home side were playing much better than their position on the league ladder would suggest, and in part it was due to alacklustre Falcons side who had yet to awake from their slumber.

As the first half progressed, the Birds decided to lift their intensity, which had been virtually non-existent. They were soon rewarded with an equaliser in the 23rd minute. Wing back Kevin Carcellar drove into the box and his cross was somehow deflected goalward, and try as he might, Churchill goalkeeper Pacey Unmack could not stop it from crossing the line.

With parity restored, it gavethe impetus required for Falcons to take the lead as great play from Kuku Mahmoud fashioned the simplest of chances for veteran Nick D’Alessandro to slam home from close range.

It would soon be three goals in four minutes as Mahmoud openedhis accountwithatidy

finish from inside the box in the 27th minute. Mahmoud was creating havoc in the forward half, with the home side unable to control his marauding runs inside the penalty box, and his efforts would be rewardedwith asecond goal, and his team’s fourth, as he hit arasping shotfromjustinside the box to closeout the scoring for the first half to give his side a4-1 halftime lead.

The second half started much the same as the first ended, with Falcons being relentless in their attack.

Churchill looked out of legs, and it wasstarting to take atoll withexecutionintheir passing somewhat lacking.

After last week’s abject performance in front of goals, Falcons were in no mood to repeat that effort, as Mahmoud completed his hat-trick with atap in from close range after some wonderful build up play between Moni Eliaser and Josh Pattersonleft the home side’s defence in all sorts.

Two minutes later, Patterson, who has been ashining light this season at rightback, scored his first goal for the season as Eliaser set him up to finish at the near post.

The lasthalfanhoursaw Falcons ring the changes, and one of those was the return of former club captain Andrew Carbone, who has had his seasoncurtailed by aniggling hamstring injury.His involvement will only createfurther headaches for coach Adrian Salvatore at the selection table as he looks to continue his side’s rich vein of form.

This Saturday sees Falcons hostTyers Lightning in agamethe Birds will be expected to take all three points before the King’s Birthday long weekend.

Doing what theyhaveto: Moe United areenjoying asteadyseason so far, andare currentlyamong the topthree Photograph: supplied

Lionsadd to huge goal difference

SOCCER

LVSL

BY TOM HAYES

FAVOURITSM was the formula in

Round 10 of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League, as four of the favoured teams won their matches, while Olympians and Sale United drew.

Fortuna reaffirmed their status as one of the teams to beat this season, as they welcomed Monash to Crinigan Road Reserve.

Monash did well to score but did not stand achanceagainst the firepower of Fortuna, who toppled them 6-2.

Fortuna controlled the match in the first half, scoring three goals of their own. The game was technically won from there,asitwas highlyunlikely that the league leaders would concede threetimes to Monash at home in ahalf of football.

Theywould concede in thesecond half, and more than once, but it placed no danger on their chance at the three points.

Monash did score twice in the second half, butFortuna matched theirfirst half total, adding another three goals to secure the three points.

JordanCampbell scored ahat-trick for Fortuna, while Jake Budija scored abrace and Daniel Cooper scored the other.

For Monash, Jay Hall and Noah Bennett found the back of the net.

Fortuna remain on top of the league, boasting apositive 52 goal difference, almost as muchasFalconsorMoe United beneath them combined.

Monash remain fifth, unable to move any closer to Olympians in fourth, but Newborough/Yallourn did move closer to them.

GOLF

CHURCHILL & MONASH

ParSaturday18th May2024.

AGrade Winner: D. Burridge -1

BGrade Winner: A. Sharrock +3

CGrade Winner: D. Ireland +2

D.T.L: 1. G. Barnes +1,2.S.Sanders-1, 3. S. Allison-1, 4. M. Hutchinson -1, 5. A. Auld -2 C/B, 6. D. Byers-2C/B,7.T.Sterrick-2

C/B,8.M.Soppe -2 C/B

N.T.P: 3rdD.Burridge,12th Pro-Pin: C. Waring,14th B. Kilday

Target Hole: D. Byers

Birdies: P. Junker

StrokeTuesday21st May.

AGrade Winner: A. West 76 Nett

BGrade Winner: V. Reid 72 Nett

D.T.L: 1. S. Gratton74, 2. R. Sands 76,3.W McGrath 76 Scratch: D. White88

N.T.P: 3rdM.Dear,5th M. Dear,12th L. Brent, 14th C. Carder

MOE

Wednesday, 15 May2024

WOMEN'S PAR

Grade AWinners: Savige,Karyn (24) 0

Grade BWinners: Tulau, Susan (45) +3

Place Getters: St Ellen, Jeanne +2, Elliot, Christine -1 C/B,Thompson, Pat-1C/B

Great Score: Elizabeth Wallis (Birdie )@ 4, KarynSavige(Birdie) @14, Susan Tulau (Birdie) @4

Nearest to Pin: 4th KarynSavige, 8th Leahann Stewart, 14th BarbaraStimson

Target Hole: KarynSavige

Wednesday, 15 May2024

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY 9HOLE PAR

Grade AWinners: Lee,Judy (39) 0 Thursday, 16 May2024

OPEN Medley Stableford

Grade AWinners: Veenman, Laurie (10) 41

Grade BWinners: Donaldson, Murray (13)

36 C/B

Grade CWinners: Young,Peter (29) 36

Place Getters: Hayes, Albert37C/B,White, Peter37C/B,Sykes,Clinton 37 C/B,Bruce

Shane 37,Chapple,Dan 36, Backman, Phil 35, Gauci, Anthony35C/B,Goodwin, Barry

35 C/B,Azzopardi, Nato35, Payne,Malcolm

34 C/B,Papettas, Maurice34C/B,Babet, Alain 34 C/B,McFarlane,John 34 C/B, Allison, Stephen 34

Great Score: RobKing (Birdie) @8, Graeme Brien (Birdie) @8,Chris Hancock (Birdie) @14, GeoffShaw(Birdie) @8

Nearest to Pin: 4th KenBeath, 8th Graeme Brien, 14th ChrisHancock

THE Combine clinched a2-1 win over Tyers at Burrage Reserve.

Atight firsthalf saw both sides find the back of the net, but at home and coming up against the bottom side of the

league, Newborough/Yallourn would’ve wanted more.

They foundmore, but only just.The home side managed to find asecond, all while keeping their lowly visitors to the

goal they scored in the first half.

Newborough/Yallourn claimed their fourth win from 10 games, holding Tyers to their 10th straight loss of the season.

Mark Fairbrother and Jonathon Cook

Time willtell: Olympians hadapotentiallydevastating result againstSale Unitedatthe weekend, onlymanaging adraw, which could provecostlyfor the Traralgon-basedclub’s titleaspirationsinthe Latrobe ValleySoccer League. Pictured is Liam Byrne in aprevious game against TyersLightning

SCOREBOARD

Friday,17May 2024 June

Woznica Open Day4BBBStableford

Winning Team AGrade: Carmel Cameron &Karyn Boyle 43

R/U AGrade: C/B Jeanette McNamara& Heather Jenkins 42

Winning Team BGrade: Correna Boers& Jill White46

R/U BGrade: PatThompson &Phyllis Dyt

44 DTL: KathyBorg&Chrissie Backman 42, Maryanne Batson &ShirleyRoberts 42, Gwen Young &Chris O'Reilly41 NTP: 4th -Carol Barnes,8th -Maryanne Batson, 14th -JennyCooke

Winner of the June Woznica Perpetual Trophy: Correna Boers&JillWhite Saturday, 18 May2024

MENS Par

Grade AWinners: Borg,Shannon (4) +1 C/B

Grade BWinners: Shippen, Tom(17)+2

Grade CWinners: Boad, Dave (23) +5

Place Getters: SMART, Peter+1, Imer, Corey 0C/B,Robinson, Aaron 0C/B, Jamieson, George )C/B,Buckman, Peter0 C/B,Harber,John 0, Allen, Ray0 C/B,Pace, James 0, Geisler,Graham -1 C/B,Pisa, John -1 C/B

Great Score: AnthonyGauci (Hole in One) @4th,Joe SMERIGLIO (Birdie) @ 8, Graham Geisler (Birdie) @14, Damian Smith (Birdie) @14, Phil Backman (Birdie) @14

Nearest to Pin: 4th AnthonyGauci, 8th AnthonyColvin, 14th Phil Backman Sunday, 19 May2024

OPEN SundayMedley

Grade AWinners: Donnison, Terry(10)39

Grade BWinners: Moore, Brandon (21) 44

Place Getters: Edebohls,Jack39C/B Puddy,Jacob 38 Wednesday, 22 May2024

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY 9HOLE

Grade AWinners: Mitchell, Evelyn (24) 16 C/B

PlaceGetters: Tulau, Susan 16 C/B,Elliot, Christine 16

Great Score: Kaye Middlemiss Birdie @6

NearesttoPin: 4th Leahann Stewart, 8th KathyBorg Thursday, 23 May2024 OPEN Medley Stableford

Grade AWinners: West, Mick(5) 43

Grade BWinners: Donaldson, Murray (12) 36

Grade CWinners: Chapple,Peter (20) 41

Place Getters: WOODALL, Max 39, Higgins,Tanner 38 C/B,Harber,John 38, Eastaway,Karl37C/B,Boad, Dave

37,PEEL, Michael 36, Young,Peter 36, Panozzo, Gavan35C/B,King, Rob35C/B Hall, Bill 35, Tripodi, Jordan 34 C/B,Vesty, Richard34C/B,Ford, Tim34C/B

Great Score: Andrew Shearing (Birdie) @ 8, Jordan Tripodi (Birdie) @14, Richard Vesty(Birdie) @8,RodneyWhite(Birdie) @14, LukeVan DerMeulen (Birdie) @8, RobKing (Birdie) @4,Max WOODALL (Birdie) @8

Nearest to Pin: 4th Bob Harland, 8th

Andrew Shearing,14th Shane Backman

Saturday, 25 May2024

MENS Stableford

Grade AWinners: Wilson, Lee (3) 40

Grade BWinners: Wilkinson, Wally(18)40

Grade CWinners: Borg, Manny(23) 31

Place Getters: Rothwell, Craig 37,Bullen, Danial 36, Robinson, Aaron 35 C/B, Harland, Bob 35, Bassman, Aaron 34 C/B,Powell, Vincent 34, Collings,Dale 33, Veenman, Laurie 33

Great Score: Lee Wilson (Eagle) @2, BernardHoward (Birdie) @14, Paul Spiteri Great Score(Birdie) @8,Max Matthews (Birdie) @14

Nearest to Pin: 4th TomTRAILL, 8th John Harber,14th BernardHoward Saturday, 25 May2024

WOMEN’S SATURDAY

Grade AWinners: Borg, Kathy(21) 35 MORWELL 15th May2024 -

Women's Stroke 2nd round Club Championships

Div 1: NTePaa 80 nett

Div 2: IYoshimura78nett

DTL: JWhite79 nett

NTP: 2nd SKarleusa 8th NTePaa 11th N

Te Paa15th IYoshimura

Women's Wednesday22nd May2024

3rdRound Club Championships DayEvent

Div 1: Nikki Te Paa75nett

Div 2: lyokoYoshimura76nett

DTL: Carmel Peter78nett

NTP: 2nd Deb Vuillermin 11th Deb

Vuillermin 15th SueKarleusa

Club Champion: Deb Vuillermin

92+89+88= 269

BGrade Scratch: Carmel Peter

112+108+102=322

CGrade Scratch: lyokoYoshimura

108+110+108=326

AGrade Handicap: Sue Pearson

78+82+80=240

BGrade Handicap: Correna Boers

77+82+83=242

CGrade Handicap: lyokoYoshimura

108+110+108=326

TRAFALGAR

Tuesday14/05/2024Stableford

Players: 25, Women 6, Men 19

Winner: RodBrisbane (21)

Runner Up: Chris Moody (20 c/b)

DTL: RegBarsdell (20), John Kerr (20), Nola Fordham (19), Heather Savige (19), Tony Price(19)

NTP: UweTomski (5)

Bradmans: SteveGould

Thursday: 16/05/2024Stroke and Putting

Players: 50, Women 14,Men 36

Women’s Winner: Olwyn Balfour (34 c/b)

Runner Up: Cheryl Deppeler (34)

DTL: Heather Savige (35), BevKeily(36), SandraBalfour (36)

Putting: Heather Savige (16)

NTP: Cheryl Deppeler (13)

Bradmans: Kerren Ludlow

Men’s Winner: Chris Barfoot (30)

Runner Up: Gavin Patchett(31 c/b)

DTL: Ivan Grant (31), UweTomski (32), Max Taylor (32), Allan Gray (32), RegBarsdell (33), Tony Shearer (33), RobDeVries (33)

Putting: Gavin Patchett(12)

NTP: Tobie Davie (13)

Bradmans: Andy Kiss

WednesdayWomen’sresults 15/5/24: 2ndRound Nielsen’sFunerals 4BBB

Winners: Kerren Ludlow(23) and Cheryl Toyne (27) with 45 points

Runners-Up: Ange Bayley(21) and Aija Owen (26) with 41 points

DTL: Donna Mellon and Sue Klemke38 points and Diane Moody and BevKeily

37points

NTP: 5th –Kerren Ludlow, 18-Hole Stablefordwinner: CheryToyne (27) with 38 points

18-Hole Runner-Up: Ange Bayley(21 with 34 points

9-Hole Winner: SandraBalfour (35) with 17

9-Hole Runner-Up: Sue Tabuteau (34) with 27 points

Gobblers: 6th Anne Outhred, 7th Cheryl Toyne,17th Ange Bayley

Nielsens 4BBB Championship

Winners: Kerren Ludlowand Cheryl Toyne –34 +45 …79 points

RunnersUp: Sue Klemkeand Donna Mellon –38+38…76points C/B Friday,May 17th 2024, Open Men’s&Ladies Stableford

AGrade Winner: SteveClark37 pts C/B

BGrade Winner: Jim Connan 38 pts

DTL's: David Winfield 37,JeremyColeman

36, RichardAlbanese 35, AlexWindsor 35, Adrian Jones 35, Brad King 35, Nathan

scored the winning goals for the home team. Salah Ellaser scored Tyers’ fifth goal for the season.

As previouslymentioned, Newborough/ Yallourn move to within two points of Monash. Tyers remain dead last,two wins behind East Gippsland.

OLYMPIANS hostedSale United, and the two couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes, with the affair ending in a 1-all draw.

Aftercoming off the back of two strong wins, Olympians were favoured to take the cake in this one, considering that Sale United had only won two games all season. Going into the match, Olympians had exactly double the number of points compared to theSwans,sothe odds were with the home side.

Nonetheless,bothteams could only muster one score each.

The two entered the halftimebreak with the deadlock yet to be broken, but as the game continued into the second half, bothsideswere able to breach each other’s defences to have acrack at the three points.

Sale United did manage to escape with apoint, even after going downto10men when Brodyn Taylor was sent off for a second yellow card.

James Pennnettedfor SaleUnited, while Alradi Ali scored for Olympians. Olympians remainfourth, and are just three points away from Moe United, who have 18 more in the goal difference column. That being said, they are still only six points from the top sides. Sale moved within three points of Churchill, as they hope to climb themselves out of the hole at the bottom of the ladder.

Falcons too good for Churchill Page 39

Spark34, SteveKlemke34C/B

Birdies: 2nd: GarryJansen, Brad King 5th: Jim Connan, GarryJansen, DirkMeyer11th: Tony Gray,BradKing 13th:Chris Stanlake 15th:RyanMortimer,MattCutler

Saturday, May18th 2024, Green KeepersRevenge4 Person

Ambrose

Winner’s: Tony O’Reilly, Zavier O’Reilly, ScottMcKinnon &Josh Clarkson 54.625

DTL’s: Jeff Gray,TonyGray, Max Taylor,Paul Massey57.625, Richie Parsonage,Peter Moss,Roy Whatmough, WarwickGriggs 57.75, Toby Fruend, Ben Mortimer,Ricky Dylan 57.75

Tuesday21/05/20243Ball AggregateStableford

Players: 27,Women 4, Men 23

Winners: RodPollock, Frank Edmonds, Franc Kiss (55)

RunnersUp: SteveKlemke, Al Gray,Les Pearce (54)

DTL: Tony Shearer,Ray Williams, Rob DeVries (53), SteveGould, Stan Evison, Ivan Grant (52)

NTP: RayWilliams (5)

Bradmans: RichardGould, Glenn Doolan, Roger Barnes

Thursday: 23/05/2024 -

Stableford

Players: 55, Women 15,Men 39

Women’s Winner: Anne Outhred (23)

Runner Up: BevKeily(19)

DTL: Aileen McNair (18), Kerren Ludlow (18), SandraBalfour (18)

NTP: Nola Fordham (13)

Bradmans: Aija Owen

Men’s Winner: Glenn Doolan (24)

Runner Up: Brian Barnes (22)

DTL: Paul Fogarty(21), GeoffPickburn (21), RonPyke(21), Ed Hayward(21), Ian Outhred (20), Tony Price (20), Duane Baker (19c/b)

NTP: Laurie Snowball (13)

Bradmans: Chris Moody

Mon 13/5/24Air pistol

DGrade: DSykes 273-226-499. LDePetro 203-320-523. Wed15/5/24 Centrefire

CGrade: CBenelli 511-73-584. 25 mt pistol

CGrade: GHarvey539-76-615. DGrade:

Photograph: Damen Francis

TraralgonMarathon thisSunday

ATHLETICS

TRARALGON MARATHON

BY LIAM DURKIN

IT really does get bigger and better every year.

Such was the demand for this year’s Traralgon Marathon, all events reached capacity an entire month before thestart gunwas evenset to be raised.

The Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club’s staple event will be held this Sunday, with runners taking to the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail for an ‘out and back’ course to Toongabbie (full marathon), Glengarry (half) and 10 kilometre run along the trail.

As usual, amountainofwork has gone on behind the scenes for what is officially the Traralgon Marathon and Running Festival 2024.

Harriers president Phill Mayer said it was all systems go in the lead up to Sunday.

“The amount of time,energyand dedication to putanevent together like this is huge,” he said.

“The TraralgonHarriersisavolunteer organisation, so no one is getting paid to do the things that we do.”

Leading the event is first-timerace directorDesley Gray, who Mayer said was doing an outstanding job making sure every box was ticked.

The marathonand half-marathon will attract runners from across the country, particularly the former, which holds the distinction of being the longest continuous runningmarathon in Australia.

Away from the competitive element, Mayer said part of theattractionwas the marathon’s welcomingenvironment.

With no qualification times needed as prerequisites,virtuallyanyone can run in the Traralgon Marathon -some can even just rock up.

“It’s known as ‘The Friendly Marathon’ for a reason,the clubgoes out of itsway, we provide lunch, great medals and areally wonderful atmosphere,that’s partly whywe’ve sold out I think,” Mayer said.

“It’sa reallygood, supportiveopportunity, oneof thoseevents that isn’t just about times.

Helping hand: Money raised from the HarriersCommunityFun Runwent toward Gippsland Rotary CentenaryHouse. HarriersPresident Phil Mayer (left) and Clinton Jolley(thirdfromleft) were on handlast week to makethe presentationtoCentenary House Manager Tania Whitehead(second from left) and house residents,watched on by long time Harrierssupporters JackiSmith and SallyArmstrong from DFP Recruitment.

“Of course, we’vegot elite runnersfromright around the countrycoming to run, in particular for the marathon and the half because it is quite a unique, flat course, but it is also agreat opportunity for people to run theirfirst marathon event as well, because there is alot of support on course.”

“The proofs in the pudding, people are coming back to events and want to be part of the Traralgon Marathon,” he said.

Mayersaidthis year’s uptake was the biggest he had seen in close to adecade, and the biggest since the event moved from the Traralgon FootballNetball Club to De Grandi’s Winery, Traralgon East.

“The club is in such agreat positionatthe moment, we’ve got record membership and so many wonderful, supportive people, the buzz around the club, athird of the club are entered in an event (at the festival) so that’s fantastic.”

THE Harriers continue to do great work in the community, highlighted by arecent donation to Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

Money was raised from the club’s recent Community Fun Run, staged to promote healthy lifestyles and to support alocal cause.

Partnering with DFP Recruitment, the event raised nearly $3000.

The running club made the formal donation last week, handing over achequetoCentenary House Manager,Tania Whitehead, who showed her appreciation.

“Gippsland Rotary CentenaryHouse relies heavilyondonations from community groups, clubsand different organisations, it’s very specialtouswhen we receive such amazing donationsconsidering that we get no funding at all, so we are able to keep our

Counting down the days: Traralgon Harriers President Phill Mayerand Traralgon Marathon 2024Race Director DesleyGrayare all setfor thisweekend’srunning festival. Photographs: LiamDurkin

Slam dunk attempt leads to cancelled game

off the Patterson River Secondary College Seaford backboard as he came down after take-off.

Amake-up game is saidtobeplayed later in the season.

doors open,” she said.

“Wewouldn’tsurvive without these donations, they contribute to running the houseand also if we have to do any maintenance, gardens, renovations… it goes along way.”

Runners will takeoff for the Traralgon Marathon this Sunday from 8am.

Be sure to cheer them on if you are in Glengarry or Toongabbie,orwalking along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.

-Friday 9am -5pm

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GIPPSLAND United were readyingfor abig night against evenly place Chelsea in Big Vaction on Saturday before the unexpected happened. During the warmups, just minutes before the game wastoabout commence, the Gippsland team was going through their regular layup lines when United forward Caleb Fallondribbleddown the lane to launch for adunk in practice for the game. Fallon threw the ball down and snapped the rim

Unsurprisingly, the crowdand the players alike wereshocked by the event, and everyone immediately began to question what to do. After all,the Gippslandboyshad justdriven over an hour-and-a-half for amuch anticipated game.

Unfortunately, another court at the facility couldn’t be deemed up to standard for representative basketball, so the game was cancelled.

This was aconsequential game for both sides as they sit with win-loss records of 4-5, with United narrowly holding fifth position on the ladder.

As for actual play on the court during Round 10, United’s Youth League men’s team played at Newborough Recreation Centre.

United lost 110 to 84 against Warrandyte, but were in striking distant for most of the first half, before a30-13 third quarter for the Venom killed those hopes.

United’s Zac Bezzina finished with 37 points, along with Callum Ross chipping in 24 points and four three-pointers.

Micah right in the mix for Paris Olympics

SOCCER

BY TOM HAYES

THE Olympics are getting closer.

The Matildas have announced their 23-player squad for their final two hit-outs before the 2024 ParisOlympics, when they faceChina in Adelaide andSydney.

Moe’s Teagan Micah was named in Tony Gustavsson’s Matildassquad yetagain, as she hopes to solidify her placeinthe squadthat will travel to Paris.

Micah wasone of four goalkeepers named in the squad, alongside usual number oneMackenzie Arnold, Jada Whyman and LydiaWilliams. Williams is set to retire after the Olympics.

Micah last started for Australia back in December lastyear whenthe Matildas travelledtoVancouver for their second of two friendlies against Canada. They lost 1-nil, after losing the first friendly 5-nil. Arnold has started in thelastthreegames since, including the two games that qualified the Matildas for the Olympics against Uzbekistan.

As part of the squad announcement, Gustavsson confirmed that Sam Kerr would make no early

return to the squad, after suffering an ACL injury in January.

The Matildas will play their first friendly against China this Friday (May 31), in their first-ever game at Adeliade Oval, then the two will meet again at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on Monday, June 3.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will run from Friday, July 26 until Sunday, August 11.

The Matildas will get their Olympic campaigns underway with aGroup Bclash against Germany on July 26 at 3am AEST. Theywill then play Zambia on July29, and theUnited States on August 1. Moe United cleansweep -Page 39

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