Latrobe Valley Express 8 May 2024

Dear Gippslanders

It’s time for the ‘real men’ to stand up and help end the violence against women in our community

We can’t wait for moretalkfests in Canberra, our challenge is formen across Gippsland to listen, believe,and stand alongside women, as we find ourown local solutions.

Thank you to the men who arealready leading by example to support our female leaders who aremaking Gippsland an even better place to live. Please find the energy to keep working together to fight the wave of violence against women and girls.

We need to work together to build aculture wherewomen aresafe and treated equally,wherethey’renot objectified, and they’renot subjectedtopredatory behaviour,sexist jokes or remarks.

Iknow most men don’t commit violent acts, but the facts arealarming.

East Gippsland, Latrobe City and Wellington Shireare in the top 10 forthe regions with the worst rates of family violence in Victoria.

From the almost 6000 calls to Victoria Police for family violence assistance in Gippsland over the past 12 months,morethan70 percent werewomen seeking help.

In the overwhelming majority of cases, the perpetrator is known to the victim, and too many Australian women arebeing killedor injured at the hands of their intimate partner

We have to do better across Gippsland. We can do better if we work together to build acultureofrespect and personal responsibility.

Iwanttolive in acommunity wheregirls and women aresafe and they aretreated with respect in their homes and in public. Ialso want to live in acommunity whereboys andmen have positive role models, understand their responsibilities and don’t seek to use their power to bully or harass women. Isupport ashared vision whereall Gippslanders aresafe, thriving, and living free of family violence.

And that’s whyIbelieve we all need to have conversations with other men and boysabout what’s acceptable behaviour, understanding the meaning of consent andpushing back on the violent porn industry, whichgives young men awarped and contaminated perspective of respectful relationships.

As men, we need to have the couragetotellour sons, brothers and mates when they arebeing disrespectful or behaving inappropriately.

We need to build communities where girls don’tworryifthey choosetoexercise on an unlitpath and know they will be listened to and receive support if theyfile acomplaint,not be victim-shamed or made feel guilty about theirown behaviour somehow contributing to the offence.

Some of the conversations we need to have as men across Gippsland may be extremely difficult and feel awkward butit’s vastly better than continuing the current trend.

Who knows, it might save alife if we explain howreal men should behave?

Real men arerespectful andtake responsibilityfor theiractions.

Real men can manage their temper and their emotions.

Real men don’t need to control the women in their lives.

Real men don’t stalk, bully,harass or intimidate their partners.

Real men don’t hit women

Please tell your friends and family what a‘real man’looks like and have the difficultconversations. I’m determined to keep working in partnership with our community to eliminate violence in Gippsland.

Yours sincerely

DARREN CHESTER

Brown soon to be sentenced

From Page 1

BROWN pleaded guiltyinthe Latrobe Valley County Court on Tuesday, April 30 to charges of dangerousdriving causingdeath,failingtostop after an accident, failingtorender assistance, committinganoffencewhile on bail, drivingwhile disqualified and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Ms Jones was remembered as akind and caring woman who loved her elderly parents dearly, they said in avictim impact statement read out in the court room.

It has been reported that Brown has apologised to the Jones family and has voiced his remorse and regret.

Brown was injured in an unexplained gunshot two months before the collision and showed up at Latrobe Valley Hospital.

He did not cooperate with investigators looking into what occurred to him, nor did he report the incident to the police. Brown has been remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced on Friday, May 10.

Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis support service is available 24 hours aday.

Free man: Theindividualresponsible forcontributing to the BlackSaturdaybushfires,Brendan Sokaluk,has been released from prison after14years. The public is divided over hisrelease.

Bus replacements for Gippsland Line

COACHES will replace trains between Southern Cross,Traralgon and Bairnsdale for more than six weeks, as of last Friday, as works progress on the Gippsland Line Upgrade.

Passengers are asked to allow 60 minutes extra for the journey by coach from 8pm Friday,May 3tothe last service on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Replacement coach services willnot stopat Flinders Street, Richmond, Caulfield, Clayton, Dandenong and Berwick stations.

Shuttle buses will be available for passengers travelling between Caulfield,Dandenong and Pakenham, while the use of MetroTrains services at Pakenham or Southern Cross is recommended to connect with other metropolitan stations.

Atemporary timetable is available from the PTV

and V/Line websites.

Passengers should be aware that buses will replace metropolitan train services on sections of the Pakenham Line at times during this period, due to LevelCrossing Removal and Metro Tunnel works.

During May and June, crews on the Gippsland Line Upgrade will carry out complex signalling work, safety testing and driver training. The works will also include completing the new duplicated track at Bunyip station and laying new track at Longwarry station.

While trains aren’t running, V/Line crews will carry out stablingyard works at Bairnsdale station. The level crossing at Kennedy Street, Longwarry will be closed to traffic and pedestrians from

Saturday, May 4toMonday, May 20. Local traffic canuse the rail crossings at Bunyip, Garfield and Tynong, while heavy vehicles must use the Princes Highway, the crossing at Nar Nar Goon and Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road.

These works willprepare the linefor anew signalling system which, in conjunction with completed track works andstationupgrades already delivered as part of the project, will enable more services and help to future-proof the line. Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.

The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

Stay safe fromcyber criminals

THE state government marked World Password Day by launching anew cyber safety campaign to keep Victorians safe online.

On World Password Day last Thursday(May 2), Minister for Government Services, Gabrielle Williams encouragedVictorians to head to the Service Victoria app to test out the new password safety tools, including apassword strength tester and generator.

These tools have been created to help Victorians make stronger passwords and keep their information safe from cyber criminals.

Acyber criminal can hack aweak password in seconds, but hacking astrongpassword can take centuries.

The ‘Will your password pass the test of time?’ campaign provides Victorians with both tools and advice on how to keep their information safe online.

The campaign promotes six simple steps people can take to protect their information and be safer online, including:

 Use passphrases;

 Use adifferent password for each account;  Make your passwords harder to guess by avoiding predictable wordsuse;

 Apassword manager;  Update your passwords when required, and;

 Turn on multi-factor authentication.

The toolsonthe Service Victoriaapp can test the strength of apassword but also generate suggested strong passphrases, with each passphrase being unique and random.

Bothtoolsare completelyanonymous and secure, and no information is collected, tracked, or stored Victorianscan learnmoreabout onlinesafetyby visiting the government’s new Stay Safe Online website.

The website has arange of information on passwords, multi-factor authentication, updating devices, andonlinescamawareness.

For cyber safety information and advice on how to use the new tools, visit vic.gov.au/stay-safe-online

Lock: A new cyber safety campaign to keep Victorian passwords safe started this month Photograph supplied

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FOUR POINTERS

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13. Who is the Deputy Premier of Victoria?

14. What is ailurophobia?

FIVE POINTER

15. I’ll give you five movie synopsis and you give me the movie? One point for each correct answer

1. In Vietnam in 1970, Captain Willardtakes aperilous and increasingly hallucinatory journey upriver to find and terminate Colonel Kurtz.

2. Ayoung couple, on anight out, get aflat tyre. Seeking help, they walk to acastletouse their phone wheretheymeet the mad scientist owner and ahouse full of wild characters.

3. When aprostitute is disfigured by apair of cowboys, her fellow brothel workers post arewardfor their murder.Two groups of gunfighters come to collect the reward,clashing with each other and the sheriff.

4. Abrilliant and gifted young man bornintoagreat destiny,must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensurethe futureof his family and his people.

5. Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for awild and memorable stag party.Whenthe three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’tremember athing; nor can they find Doug.

HOW DID YOU FARE?

37: Topofthe class; 30-36: Outstanding; 23-29: Well done; 15-22: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement; 0-8: Hit the books.

Be mindful as fire restrictions lift

fire season, which featured early fires at Briagolong, Loch Sport and Rawson, officially closed last week when final fire restrictions were lifted.

The summer featured big bushfires in the west

of the state, butthe firstday of Catastrophic firedanger (Tuesday, February 13) since the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System was introduced made for aturbulent few weeks for CFA volunteers.

Councils under parliamentaryprobe

LOCAL government funding and service delivery is set to be scrutinised by the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

The Upper House probe will assess local governments’ ability to delivercore services and theeffects of cost shifting from state and federal governments to local councils.

The sustainability of current revenue structures and alternative funding models for local governments will also be considered

As part of the inquiry, public submissions have opened and are being accepted online.

“This is achancefor all Victorians to have their say on local governmentfunding and service delivery,” the committeechair, Georgie Purcell, said.

“Please make asubmission via our website by Friday, June 28, 2024.”

The committeeintends to hold public hearings and is expected to report to parliament by November 28 this year.

Thecommittee will investigatelocal government funding andservice delivery in Victoria, including:  Cost shifting from state and federal governments to local council;  Ability of local governments to meet core service delivery objectives;  Local government's revenue structure, as well as whether these structures are sustainable and appropriate; and  Whether there are alternative models of funding to consider.

For more information, go to parliament.vic. gov.au/localgovernmentfunding

The three main fires that took off in Briagalong, Rawson and Loch Sport in late September made for an early start to the season for firefighters,with more than 16,000 hectares burnt.

More recently throughout February and March, thousands of firefighters came fromacross Victoria to fight the devastating bushfires that hit the Grampians, Staffordshire, Bayindeen and Dereel, whichburnt more than 30,500 hectares.

During this time, work was also undertaken by CFA volunteers to help clean up the impact of the devastatingstormsthatwentthrough south-west Gippsland in Mirboo North. CFA volunteers also worked tirelessly to support VICSES in flood recovery efforts in January across the North East and around 40 CFA members and staff were deployed to Helensvale in Queensland to support local emergency services with flood and storm response.

The CFA Deputy Chief Officer, GarryCook, thanked every CFA member, volunteer, and staff, for their responseoverthe lastfew months, whether that was near or far from home.

“I want to take thisopportunitytothank everyone who was in involved in our deployments both across Victoria and interstate, but also to those who remained close to home to continue protecting our local communities,” Mr Cook said.

“Each day, we continue to demonstrate that we are flexible, agile, committed and well-equipped to assist those in need at any given time, and it is

admirable and appreciated.The prolonged response showcased the commitment of CFA brigadesacross the region, withmany working multiple days in challenging circumstances.”

Bushfireintensityheightened this summer, as did the amount of incidents CFA volunteers responded to, with more than 14,600 across DecembertoMarch, up from 10,200 last year. CFA volunteers assisted other agencies afurther 426 times compared to 2022/23. While vegetation firesdeclined, structure fires and fires involving electrical equipment both rose by 108 respectively.

The areas within Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Greater Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula, Baw Baw, Latrobe and surrounding regions were the final municipalitiesinVictoria to end the Fire Danger Period at 1am last Wednesday.

Landowners now have the opportunity to burn-off again, however it is important that residents check that local conditions are safe before undertaking these activities.

“Residentsmust stillregister their burn-offs, check weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulation,” Mr Cook said.

“Registering your burn-off ensures that if smoke or fire is reported, the incident is cross-checked with our register, which prevents firefighters from unnecessarily responding.”

Landowners can register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or call 1800 668 511.

VICTORIA'S

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Equality for all: Pride in Ageing program

By KATRINA BRANDON

AS the first of its kind in Australia, the Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing, has announced a $4.5 million pilot project for Pride in Ageing, in partnership with Gippsland Pride Initiative and Switchboard.

Pride in Ageing, one of Gippsland Pride Initiative’stop five priorities, is based on equality, access, and partnership between communities to help discontinue discrimination, disadvantages, and exclusions for people within the LGBTIQA+ community.

The four-year programisaimed at people over 60-years-of-agewho areexperiencing repetitive explanations of their identity and sexuality, negativity, and disadvantages when receiving aged care services and other later care.

“LGBTIQA+ people experiencedisadvantage, discrimination, and exclusion, particularly when accessing services, aged care, and affirming care later in life. This prevents people from fully participating and ensuring they are part of acommunity,” Ms Shing said.

“The Pride in Ageing initiative has $4.5 million for over four years to ensure that we can partner with organisations and communities across the state to address those needs and concerns and ensurewhere peoplemight otherwise have to come out over and over again.

“It’s to make equality non-negotiable; it needs to include everybody, and this is what the Pride in Ageing pilot is about -the partnership with Switchboard and, of course, our regional communities, such as the Gippsland Pride Initiative.”

According to the Switchboard website, Pride in Ageing will hold co-design sessions with older LGBTIQA+ people across Victoria from July to September 2024. They are encouraging people to share what they would like to seeinthe future to help LGBTIQA+ people feel safe and welcome within local communities and LGBTIQA+ spaces.

“We want to ensure that people who want to access aged care can access organisations and support, whether aged care or medical services and that we have the right supports in place so that people feel safe and able to access that care irrespective of gender identity or sexuality,” Ms Shing said.

At the launch of the project in the newly establishedTrafalgar Gippsland Pride Initiative centre, Josie Davis, who is aretired nurse and part of

the East Gippsland LGBTIQA+ community, got the chance to speak abouther experiences in Bairnsdale and surrounding areas,abouthow the LGBTIQA+ community is perceived and the regional challenges that behold people in similar circumstances.

“I am aretired nursewith abackground in welfare and health. For 25 years, Iworkedinmentalhealth. Imoved to East Gippsland from Melbourne with my then-partner 25 years ago,” she said.

“Whilewewereinthe moving van, we were contacted by the local woman who was the primary contact person for lesbians in East Gippsland and who had beeninvisibly networking for over40 years.”

Duringher time in the EastGippsland region, she saidthat shehas attended many eventswith up to 60 other LGBTIQA+ people and that thevisibility in rural communities and facilities was poor. She said that while she acknowledges Indigenous Health, awareness is essential, there needs to be universal

education for healthworkers about the LGBTIQA+ community.

“Workers in health and community services rarely have the tools to discuss sexual orientation or to incorporate it into their care, and this means older lesbians have to 'come out' again and again to workers. If they lack any confidence, they will not experience care as aresult,” she said.

Ms Shing said the program would be in place to help ease anxiety and to lift any shame that someonewould feel during the process without compromising the quality of life. The program is leaning into the challenges and doing something about it.

“This $4.5m over four years will mean that we can provide dignity and safety for people, that homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, harassment and violence are identified, are prevented and are acted upon for people often that have experienced this for their entire lives,” Ms Shing said.

During the conference, Minister Shing expressed

admiration for the work that the President (Chairperson) of GippslandPride Initiative,Caitlyn Grigsby,has investedinensuring thatthose within the LGBTIQA+ communityhaveasafeplacetogo and get the support they need.

“Caitlyn is aforce. Caitlynhas the extraordinary ability to meet people with the care and compassion they deserve. She has changed how we have conversations within our communities, advocating for governments andbreaking downmanylayered barriers we experience. Caitlyn’s work is rippling throughgenerationsand, more broadly, represents what we are trying to do,” Ms Shing said.

The program coordinates regular fortnightly catch-ups for mutually enjoyable activitiesor hobbies, such as chatting over the phone, having coffee or tea at home or in acafe, goingfor walks, seeing films and attending LGBTIQA+community events.

For more information on Pride in Ageing, go to switchboard.org.au/prideinageing

Community: Minister forEquality, Harriet Shing,recentlyannounced fundingfor Switchboardtodeliver the Pride in Ageing program, created to help older LGBTIQA+Victoriansfeel connected, safeand proudtolivefreelyas their authentic selves.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Hidden heroes thanked for reports

CRIME Stoppers has thanked the hidden heroes of Victoria for coming forward with information, leading to an incredible 1.5 million reports.

Currently, someone reaches Crime Stoppers every five minutes to share information about unsolved crimes or suspicious activity.

Each month,Crime Stopperscontinues to grow, with more than 12,000 reports received in March alone.

Crime Stoppers Chief Executive, Stella Smith expressed gratitude to the community.

“We know it takes courage to come forward and speak up, anonymously or not, and we should be very proud of the people who helpmake our community safer,” she said.

Crime Stoppers Victoria was launched in 1987 and as many would remember, often using reenactments of crimes to encourage people to come forward with information.

In 2018, almost 31 years later, the organisation celebrated receiving onemillionreports.

Sincethen, community reporting has experienced tremendous growth, with afurther 500,000 reports submitted in justoverfiveyears.

"Crime Stoppers continues to grow thankstothe unwavering supportofthe Victorian public.People now have agreater understanding of the issues facing the community and feel empowered to come forward and tell us what they know," Ms Smith said.

“Theyreally are theheroes of Victoria. So, this is our opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has given information, no matter if it wasbig or small."

Information provided has resulted in more than 29,000 arrests, and the seizure of over $427 million dollarsworth of drugs, propertyand cash.

Ms Smith explained the evolution of Crime Stoppers, with the ability to now report online shifting theway people share information.

“We have gone from showing peoplecrime through reenactments,tothe publicshowinguswhat they have seen. This is often through their mobiles, dashcam and security camera footage,”she said

It has givenanew generation of Victoriansasafe andconvenient waytoshare whattheyknow

“People want to make adifference and play their part in solving crime. Theycan do just that by sharing informationwith Crime Stoppers," Ms Smith explained.

Victoria Police, Chief CommissionerShane Patton

shared, “Day in, day out, police officersare solving crimes and bringing offenders to account thanks to the resolve of the Victorian community which wants to play its part in keeping all of us safe."

“The sheer number of people who are picking up the phone or jumping online to report crimes and telluswhatthey have seen or heard is testament to the trust people have in the Crime Stoppers service.

“I thank every Victorian who has taken the time to report acrime,and Icongratulate Crime Stoppers for the amazing contribution they are making to policing and community safety here in Victoria.”

CrimeStoppers Victoria encourages anyone with information about crime to come forward and make adifference.

Reports can be made anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Vigil for victimsofviolence

By ZAIDAGLIBANOVIC

MORE than 250 peoplegathered at the Gippsland

Performing Arts Centre on Domestic Violence

Preventing family and domestic violence doesn’t mean putting yourself in danger. It means challenging sexist or disrespectful attitudes held by a friend, family member, colleague, or teammate.”

Gippsland and Wellington Shires respectively.

“Alarmingly the organisation reported amassive 200 per cent spike in demand for support through itsCrisis Care Service," she said.

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Remembrance Day (May 1) for acandlelight vigil reflecting and standing in solidarity with victims of domestic and family violence.

Hundreds of lit candles adorned GPAC to represent the women and children lost to family and domestic violence in Australia, visualising this widespread issue across local communities.

The vigil comes at atimewhere thousands of women across Australia took to the streets to rally against the deaths of dozens of Australian women at the hands of gender-based violence.

Latrobe City Councilheld the Latrobe City Candlelight Vigil 2024. The candlelight vigil has been delivered by council since 2021 to honour the lives and memories of those who have been killed by domestic and family violence.

The council said these vigils are acall to action, for people to speak up, stop the silence that surroundsdomestic and family violence, and reach out for support if experiencing, and or perpetrating violence.

Alongside Latrobe City Mayor CouncillorDarren Howe, speakers at the event were the Deputy Mayor, Cr Tracie Lund, and Paul Ambrose from TheOrangeDoor,a networkthat provideshelp forpeople experiencing family violence.

On average, one woman aweek is killed by her intimate partner. Latrobe City hasthe second highest rate of family violence in Victoria.

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Last year, the Latrobe Valley reported a4.9 per cent jump in calls for assistance. Areported 2724 calls for assistance were made to Victoria Police; of that number 74 per cent were female.

The Mayor, Cr Howe, said that allhave a responsibility to break the silence on family and domestic violence and providesupport to those who need it.

“Latrobe City’s Candlelight Vigil is aspace for reflection, solidarity, and atimetoconsider how we can all prevent family and domestic violence,” said the Mayor.

“I thank everyone who stood together with our community on Wednesday, (May 1), demonstrating your support and learningabout the role we all have to play to end family and domestic violence.

“I encourage you to continue the conversation.

Police Beat

Narracan Resort fire

AT about 2am on Saturday, April 27, unknown offenders attended the Narracan Resort sales office located near the shore of Lake Narracan in Newborough. The offender(s) forced entry into the sales office and anearby shipping container. It is yet to be established if anything was stolen. The offender(s) started afire at the door of the shipping container, which caused significant damage to the shipping container, atimber fence and the rear of the sales office.

Police request thatanyone who may have seen a vehicleorpeople in the vicinity of Narracan Resort sales office at this time to contact Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Stolen car

TRARALGONresidents havebeen on edgefollowing arecent spike in burglaries and attempted thefts in the area.

At about 4.20am on Saturday, April 27, unknown offenders attended an addressinWirildaCrescent, Traralgon.The offenders gained entry to thehouse

With recent figures revealing the scourge of family violence and sexual assault across Gippsland, The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, has called on the state government to urgently increasefunding for the under-resourced specialist sexual assault sector.

Addressing the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Vicki Ward, in Parliament recently, Ms Bath highlighted the alarming ratesofsexual assault and family violenceinseveral local government areas in eastern Victoria.

“According to the Crime Statistics Agency, Latrobe City hasthe highest rate of family violence per 100,000 population of any municipality in Victoria outside of Melbourne,” Ms Bath said.

“Our local services do apower of work in efforts to support these victim survivors -who aredisproportionately women and children -but they are oversubscribed and underfunded.

About360 peopleinthe region accessed support services through the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA)inthe last 12 months -261 people were in the Baw Baw Shire, while 170 and 187 people sought services in the East

The GCASAchiefexecutive,Jane Barr, said there was an urgent need for better funding to keep up with the huge demand for support to stop women and children in danger from waiting on lists.

Ms Bath is calling on Minister Ward to commit to $9 million in funding for the specialist sexual assault sector,

If you need support:

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Latrobe City Council encourages women seeking to gain financial freedom by starting their own businessshould considerattending the Turning Skills Into Startups three-part workshop at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.

All ticket proceedswill be donated to 1800RESPECT.Tickets are $49and can be booked at eventbrite.com/e/turning-skills-into-startups3-part-workshop-series-tickets-879190762237

via an unlockedbackdoor and stole aset of car keys from the kitchen. The offenders went back outside to the carport at thefrontofthe housewhere they stole the victim's Hyundai wagon. The residentsof the house were home at the time of the offending.

The Hyundai has not been located at this stage.

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit is urging the public to come forward with information through the LCIU or Crime Stoppers.

CowwarrWeir damaged

POLICE are investigating about $3000 worth of damage at Cowwarr Weir.

Heyfield Police are investigating multiple instances of damage that occurred at the popular local swimming spot between April 13 and 20.

It is alleged that offenders have attended and driven over thebollards and street signs within theWeir area causing significant damage.

CCTV cameras are installed and Southern Rural Water are taking ahard stance on the ongoing damages to their property.

Police are appealing for any further information to assist with their enquiries.

You can makeananonymous reporttoCrime Stopperson1800333 000, or contact the Heyfield Police Station on 51 48 2202.

The Herald Sun reported that if the vandalism weretocontinue,police speculate it is possible

Southern Rural Water would could close the swimminghole off to thepublic.However,Southern Rural Water confirmed it would not be closing the Weir.

Man chargedoverMoe ram and raid

A40-year-oldTraralgon manhas been chargedin relation to aram and raid at an electrical store in Moe in early April.

The man reversed his vehicle through the front door of the store before stealing electrical items. He was arrested ashort time later and the stolen items were recovered.

The man was charged with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, multiple counts of theft and driving offences. He has been bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court in June.

Lost property

TRARALGON Police have anumberofbikes, mobile phones and items of jewellery that they are hoping to reunite with owners.

If you are missing any of theseitems, please contact the Property OfficeratTraralgonon5172 2700

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Rosedale Neighbourhood House

RosedaleNeighbourhood House offers arange of classes and groupsthroughout theweek

Come and enjoycraft,sewing, computers, taichi or brushoff your tapshoes

Ouraim is to provide avariety of experiences and promotereconnecting with your community. Enhance your skills to livea fulfilling lifewhile reducing isolation and loneliness.

Each week ourcommunity lunch on Fridays providesthe opportunity to enjoygood food and good company.The communityGardengroup offers arelaxedspace to learnand shareyour experience.

We have regular fishing trips and op shop tours helpingmembersofthe communityget outn aboutand have some fun.

RosedaleNeighbourhood House is agreat place to meet people,share your knowledgeand be part of the community.That maybethrough being avolunteer, attending groups or becoming atutor

To find outmorevisit 2-8 Cansick st,Rosedale or phone51992595

Stay up to datewith house activitiesonour Facebook page

“EVERYONE is welcomeatthe Traralgon Neighbourhood LearningHouseand what bettertimetodropinfor achatthanduring Neighbourhood House week.

TheHouse is warm andwelcoming,offeringthe perfect waytoconnectwith your community, learn newskills, enjoyahobby,and meet new friends.

There is something foreveryone

Youcan enjoya class in Art, CreativeCraft,Cake Decorating,CreativeWriting,Mosaics,Knitting/ Crochet, Sewing,Cooking,SLR Photography, Yoga,Tai Chi, Dance&Stretch, Powerofthe Breath, French,Italian,SpanishorAuslan (sign language).

Courses arealso offeredincomputers, especially forthose wholackconfidence and digital skills.

During Neighbourhood House week youcan enjoy aHealthySoup Cupatour community lunch

Our Community lunch willbeheldatthe VRI Hall in QueensParadeat12pmonMonday 13th May.

Drop in to TNLH forachat andmoreinformation

We look forwardtowelcoming youat11-13 Breed Street or phone51746199

This NH week we arehighlighting: People’s Kitchen: Is our mission to combat food insecurity and promote well-being in Morwell andbeyond The People’s Kitchenisn’t just about cooking meals; it’sabout fosteringunderstanding, building connections, andcreating opportunitiesfor everyone to respond and contribute.

HealthyYou Roadshow: Bringing essentialservicesright to your doorstep! Partnering withLatrobe Health Assembly,we’re taking the HealthyConnect with local health,government, andcommunity services, enjoylivemusic,activities, and more Our programs andservicesare tailored to the needs of ourcommunity.Eachterm, we listen to your suggestionsand developclasses, workshops,and social spacesthataddress your specific needs and interests.

To learn more about ourservice supports and projects andhow we’rebuilding abetter community together.Visitwww.morwellnh.org.au

Morwell Neighbourhood House Moe Neighbourhood House

Moe Neighbourhood Houseispartofthe community, forthe community.Our mission revolves around helping people build confidence and extend themselves, providing supportand communityconnections, andhelping reduce social isolation

This Neighbourhood HouseWeek we areproud to showcase whatweprovide to the community and is agreat opportunityfor youtocome and take alook at what’sonatMoe Neighbourhood House

We offera rangeofactivities,services and a diverse varietyofcourses and groupstoour communitymembers.Community Lunchon Thursdays at 12pm ($5) andother leisure courses and groups (including drawing,sewing, family historyand gardening).Thereissomething foreveryoneatMNH.

To find out more,visitusat1-11JamesStreet Moe,call 51263123, email office@mnh.org.au or scanthe QR code belowand visit ourwebsite

Cultural diversity on show

FOLLOWING on from thesuccess of last year, the InternationalWomen’s Groupcelebrated Harmony Day again this year on Saturday, April 23 at Morwell RSL.

This is an annual event which hasbeen runningfor morethan 20 years,and whichproudly celebrates Diversity Week.

The International Women’s Group (who run the event) has members from 20 differentcultural backgrounds and loves to get together so share music, dance and songs. Anyone from any background is always welcome to join in this celebration.

The celebration was opened by atraditional performancefromthe Booran Boys, alocal Indigenous dance group. They skilfully performed adance handed down from their ancestors to the accompaniment of adidgeridoo. The International Women’s Group wished to publiclythank them for including FirstNation dance and culture in its celebration of Harmony Day.

Induni Ekanayakefrom Gippsland Multicultural Services spokeabout thebenefits that cultural diversity brings to acommunity. She spoke about her background, coming from Sri Lanka and how she learnedEnglishinAustralia. She acknowledged the work done by the InternationalWomen’s Group in promoting cross-cultural harmony and how finding thisgrouphas madeher feel “included and part of that community”.

Further entertainment was provided by singer Ken-Shing and his accompanist Logan Long. Born in Australia of Chinese-Malaysian parentage, KenShing said, “Events like this are important as we get to showcase how people from different cultures and backgrounds come together and celebrate through dance, song or otherwise”.

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Other entertainers included Filipino dance groups from the local FilipinoSeniors Carers Support Group, line dancers led by Boolara dance teacher Delia D’Amico, and aLebanese dance performance by solo artiste Amaline Tachdjian. Young Indian performer, Yashreen Kaur Jiwa sang the Monkey Dance to everyone’s delight.

The International Women’s Goup is avolunteer run community group that operates as asocial and support network for all women in Latrobe. It provides asafeforum for women to discuss issues and to learn where to get appropriate support.

The International Women’s Group would like

to take the opportunity to thank their sponsors of this event: Victorian Multicultural Commission, through the Department of Family Fairness and Housing, withoutwhose financialsupport the day wouldnot have been possible.

If you would like more information about the International Women’s Group or if you would like to join, phone Soula Kanellopoulos on 0408 378 713, or email intwomen96@gmail.com

Multicultural: LinedancersNoviGillam,Delia D’Amico,Tess Jordan and Dyaz Indriastuti.

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Testing limits atThe Summit

THE sixth annual South East Region Women's Challenge Camp recently saw more than 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

Hosted locally at TheSummitCampfrom Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21, participants new and returning jumpedinto physical and mental challenges, faced heights and mud, while delving into personal, leadership,teambuildingand networking sessions.

South East Region Volunteer Sustainability Team member and South East Region Women's Network Project Lead, Olivia Duffey said the event continues to prove its value.

"We are proud to see the impact our program has on the membership, watching our volunteers participate in the gruelling weekend, as they seek the most out of their development opportunities and get out of their comfort zones in asupportive environment," shesaid.

"These are the same people that go on to become leaders themselves, from starting new initiatives and running programs, to standing up for formal leadershippositions, increasingtheir involvement in all facets of CFA and emergency services, and becoming the leaders of tomorrow, supporting the mentorship of future generations.

AFSM,CFA Diversity and InclusionsManager, Terri Wright and CFA Golden Beach Captain Paula Grosveld, AFSM. Returning participant and Keysborough Fire Brigade 2nd Lieutenant Shandelle Ross said the program carried alot of benefits.

"We think of it as beinghigh ropes and overcoming that fear of height, but it's not that. It's about the personal development we do in the room, and hearing from our leaders in the fire services that really has the most impact," she said.

"We champion the development of all our members,but this canbeparticularly challenging in the gender equity space. It is why we continue to evaluate the needs of the membership to ensure we provide equitable opportunities for all."

While many enjoyed the monster mud run, high wire and abseiling, wellbeing and pathway activities, it was the leadership panel session that proved to be the most popular.

CFA District 9Assistant Chief FireOfficer, Emma Conway hosted the round table alongside Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) Gippsland Fire and Emergency Preparedness Regional Manager, Kelly Rash

Teamwork: Participants at the CFASouth East Region Women’s Challenge at TheSummit in Trafalgar East. Photograph supplied

Unity: Membersofthe International Women’s Groupand partners whoattended HarmonyDay at Morwell RSL. Photographs supplied

Salvos backinbusiness Mother’sDay Classic is here

By KATRINA BRANDON

EVERYONE loves agood op-shop. On April 26, the Moe SalvationArmy(Salvos) Op-shop reopened after being closed for upgrades for amonth. The doors were opened at 9.30am with agrand ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, and LatrobeCity councillor, Sharon Gibson.

The 'thrift experience' ceremony was welcomed by abandand the thrill of low prices for quality appliances and clothes.

Store manager, Sharon Ciantar said, “The first day went reallywell. Customerswere very happy”. Alongside the other happyop-shoppers, Ms Bath said she thoroughly enjoyed her time looking through the store's new design.

“In this world, it is importanttoreuse and recycle," she said.

"Notonlydothe fundsraised go to programs that are so needed by our local community, but also where the Salvos through their thrift shops are recycling clothes, equipmentand furniture that can and should be reused.

“It's awin for winning programs that the Salvation Army have,and it's also awin for

recycling and keeping things out of landfills. So, congratulations to the Moe Salvos and to Sharon, the store manager. I'm sure there are many bargainstobehad and much good work to have done.”

Ms Ciantar told the Express that upgrading the store has been exciting.The storehad been sharing the block with Moe ALDI for two years. She said that this improvement could help them help more people, addressingthe difficulty of livingintoday’s economy.

“I love it! It’s so excitingbecause it has been here for about two years,but we made it better. We made it abit bigger. We have made it so we can spend more money helping people, putting more investment into ourdisadvantaged, our homeless, our women that come from aterrible backgrounds, like family domestic violence, we help them with that,” she said.

“It’s been adifficult timefor everyone, and because the economy is so tough at the moment, we will keep striving to help more people,hopefully Salvos is the third-best helper. We give back alot, andMoe needs it. We are here to help.”

The store is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

By KATRINA BRANDON

IT'Stimetowearyour pink running shoes, as the Mother’s Day Classic is almosthere

This Sunday (May 12), the Traralgon and Toongabbie Mother’s Day Classicwillraise money and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer.

People canchoosebetween walking or running,going five kilometres or nine, meeting at the Old Railway Station in Glengarry.

The Toongabbie to Glengarry track is nine kilometres long; the Classic starts at the CFA station at 8.30am. The Traralgon track starts at Burnetts Road Rail Trail car park, which is fivekilometreslong, with thatClassic starting at 9am.

Theevent is for everyone, from on-leash dogs

and familiestosolowalkers, runners,and bike riders. Attendeesare encouraged to dress up in pink.

Transport will be available to ferry passengers back to parked cars at Traralgon and Toongabbie.Itmustbepre-booked. See the Facebook page closer to the event for details and to book if required.

Along the track,there willbeopportunities to hydrate. At the end of the journey, welcoming pink-goers will be fresh coffee, abarbecue provided by the Wellington Lions Club and Latrobe Breast Screen Nurses will be there for supportand chit-chat.

For moreinformation or to register, visit the Mother’s Day Classic Facebook page or go to mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/ mothers-day-classic-traralgon-toongabbie/home

The Range Retirement Village is aretirement living community in Moe, boasting alive-in Manager and high-quality residential villas set inside agated community.

The Range offers elegant new and refurbished two and three-bedroom independent living villas, set in attractive and well-manicured surrounds. Each villa features an open-plan living area,wellappointed kitchen, private courtyardgarden and single or double garage.

Plan your social life with your new community.

Youwill have the flexibility and freedom to embrace life with asocialcalendar that includes, billiards, indoor bowls, craft, movie nights, trivia, bingo,cards and many moresocial activities and make use of our community bus to getaroundour local area. Now is your time to down size and embrace life at The Range

Great cause: TheMother’sDay Classic funrun/walk is on this Sunday,taking offfrom Traralgonand Glengarry. Photograph supplied

Newand improved: Latrobe CityCouncillor Sharon Gibson and Member forEasternVictoria, Melina Bath flankvolunteersfromMoe Salvation Army Op-shop at the store’srecent reopening Photograph: Katrina Brandon

h Local takesflight at Anzac Airshow

By ERIKAALLEN

ROYAL Australian Air Force aviators and professionalstunt pilots "turned fuel and power into sheer awesomeness and fun" at the second Sale Anzac Weekend Airshow across the weekend of April 27-28.

At least this was according to the announcer's reverberating voice, an estimated12,000to14,000 attendees,including local, state, national, and international enthusiasts, who gathered over the two-day event, would surely concur.

"What people really like about this Airshow is they can get up and close to the aircraft …you can really smell them," Nicholas Heath, event director of the Airshow, told the Express

"For alot of fans, whenever they go to areally big Airshow, everything's behind the fence. But here, we let you get in the planes, get in the flight simulators, and really enjoy it."

Mr Heath highlighted that this year's Airshow showcased arecord number of aircraft. The fly-in friendly event saw 23 planes journey from all over

the nation, includingQueensland, SouthAustralia, and Tasmania. Pilots delighted attendees with thrilling flyoversbefore landing and joining the crowd as spectators.

In attendance was Flight Lieutenant, Steven Heriban, an ex-Yallourn North local.

Experiencingforces up to eight times that of gravity while flying at speeds exceeding 600 kilometres per hour in close formation with five other PC-21s is atypical weekend for Flight Lieutenant, Heriban.

Duringthe week, he and six other Roulette pilots train instructors at the Central Flying School on how to teach aspiringaviators the intricacies of flying the PC-21.

On weekends, they fly around the country and overseas, performing distinctive aerobatic routines.

Flight Lieutenant Heriban grew up in Yallourn North and developedapassion for aviation after a joy flight with his grandfather at alocal air show. He was 15 when he started flying at the Latrobe Valley Aero Club.

Flying as Roulette Three, Flight Lieutenant Heriban said he flies left of the leader in Roulette

One -SquadronLeader Lachie Hazeldine.

"One of my favourites (aerobatic sequences)is aslide and break, where we all sort of slide back from each other, and then we cross in front of the crowd and look like we're all going to hit each other," he said.

"Obviously, we're well trained, and that's not gonna happen."

Trust and training are key.

Flight LieutenantHeriban saidthe former is built over the years, having known his Roulette colleaguesindifferent roles beforejoining. The latter involves specific ground training where the Roulettes break the routine into chunks and meticulously learn sequences in isolation before bringing it all together.

The full airshow program featured exciting new additions alongside familiar displays. Highlights included ground displaysbyHot Wheels driver Matt Mingay and the introduction of new aircraft, such as five de Havilland Tiger Moths and aHawker SeaFury, aWorld War 2-era plane.

The CAC Winjeel was another time capsuleof

aviation history on show.Builtin1956, this aircraft served in various training schools across Australia until its retirement in 1996.

Today, the Winjeel is preserved and cared for by the Air ForceHeritageSquadron, No. 100 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Point Cook. No. 100Squadron's executive officer,Flight LieutenantSamuel Da Graca Costa, piloted the Winjeel on the weekend, leadinga formation of other training aircraft.

Pointing to the No. 100 Squadron marquee set up in the centre of the event, he highlighted the importanceofpublic engagement. Seeking to inspire young people to join the Defence Force, Flight Lieutenant Da Graca Costa said their role at the Airshow was threefold.

To commemorate Anzac Day, celebrate aviation and inspire future aviators.

He called the No. 100 Squadron "custodians" because they operate the RAAF's fleet of heritage aircraft. The Squadron was reformed in January 2021 to coincide with the Air Force Centenary.

Daring: Not forthe faint-hearted. Performing acorkscrew sequence, Flight Lieutenant Steven Heriban, from Yallourn North, fliesleftofaninvertedRoulette One, while Roulette Four weaves in and out of air steams Photographs: ErikaAllen

Airshow: FlightLieutenant Samuel Da Graca CostafromNo. 100Squadron flew aWinjeel.

High expectations leading to excellence

Lowanna College is abright and vibrant school, with high aspirations for the college and our students.

We arefortunate to have some outstanding facilities, situated in a large and attractive setting adjacent to bushland and the Moe-YallournRail Trail in the township of Newborough.

Our college has undergone significant improvement and achieved outstanding growth in the past five years.

We have seen exciting outcomes in our literacy,numeracy and NAPLAN results, and we continue to build our practices everyday

Our leaders, teachers and support stafflearnwith, and alongside, our students through significant investment in classroom coaching, reflection and ongoing professional development.

Our students areatthe heartofour college, with strong structures for student voice and agency

Our college has an elected student leader in everyformgroup, astrong Student Representative Council, and passionate school captains who sit on our school board.

We believe our ongoing success is dependent on working alongside our students; allowing their input to help drive our cultureand learning environment.

Our college has asignificant drive for

improvement, ensuring our students have opportunities and educational outcomes in line with the verybest across Gippsland.

The college has three key areas of focus: Building excellence in teaching and learning, building aclimate where students arecurious and empowered, and growing aschool-wide cultureof learning, feedback and support.

We believe literacy is the bedrock of asolid education, and we supportour students through awhole-school literacy approach, including an independent reading program and specific vocabulary

instruction across all classes.

We have experienced incredible success with our Literacy and Numeracy Enrichment programs, introduced at the startof2020.

These programs extend and challenge our most capable students, and provide targeted supportfor students with learning gaps, aiming to bridge those gaps as quickly as possible from Year 7.

Our Wellbeing Team areanincredible resource in our school.

We have invested significantly in this area since 2019, with aWellbeing Leader,

Mental Health Practitioner,and ateam of student counsellors, aschool nurse and a fantastic school chaplain.

Our team work across the college to build wellbeing awareness, inclusion, safety for students and help our students thrive to be the best they can be at school and in life.

Our specialist programs areahighlight of our school.

Our Lowanna Sports Academy continues to go from strength to strength and is growing, as we supportstudents from right across Gippsland to pursue their passion.

Led by Mr.Allan Chandler,the Sports Academy has strong connections with AFL Gippsland, Gippsland United and Gippsland Soccer

Our state-of-the-artMusic program showcases ensembles, productions and private tuition.

Our college offers two languages, Italian and Indonesian, with international tours to supportthe student experience.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank our staffand students for their passion, commitment and belief in our cultureofhigh expectations.

eading

Kurnai College –YourPathway to Success

Kurnai College is amulti-campus college that supports Morwell, Churchill and the surrounding districts with quality secondaryeducation.

Our college is dedicated to fostering an environment whereeverystudent’sunique journey is supported and celebrated.

Whether their futurelies in further education, traineeships, apprenticeships or direct entryinto the workforce, our dynamic educational programs are crafted to nurturepersonal growth and equip our students with the skills and confidence required to make a meaningful transition into the real world, post secondaryeducation.

No matter which direction your personal pathway leads –Kurnai College is agreat school for all!

We recognise that individual students possess their own unique sets of strengths, interests and aspirations.

This understanding drives our commitment to offering adiverse array of academic and extracurricular options while ensuring arobust foundation in essential literacy,numeracy and technology skills.

Our approach not only enhances student achievement but also empowers them to carve out their own pathway to success.

At Kurnai College, we aim to equip our

students with the skills they will need to be successful learners and workers in society

They will need to be flexible lifelong learners, critical thinkers and creative problem solvers.

At Kurnai, we aim to deliver learning opportunities that foster these and other skills that tomorrow’sleaders, academics, workers, tradespeople and artisans will require.

Our dedicated staffwork closely,not

only with students but also with families and the broader learning community ensuring that an individual learning plan is built around everystudent.

Whether that plan involves advanced learning and extension or supportand consolidation, we work with our students to build adynamic plan for success.

Together,weprioritise student individuality and create anurturing environment that promotes active participation and personal development.

Our experienced Careers teams, located at each campus, play acrucial role in ensuring that all students engage with personally tailored programs and extracurricular opportunities to boost their diverse needs and career passions.

This dedicated team collaborates in the areas of course and career counselling, while also sharing their extensive industry knowledge.

They provide our students with personalised subject counselling, authentic interactions with local industry, workplace learning and proven employment opportunities.

Our college boasts acomprehensive multi-tiered supportteam to ensurethat we supportour students’ emotional, mental wellbeing and social needs for them to be the best learners they can be.

We warmly invite all members of our community to explorethe exceptional educational opportunities available at Kurnai College.

Here, we areunwavering in our commitment to providing unparalleled supportfor all students, ensuring they arewell-prepared to pursue their chosen pathways with assurance and enthusiasm.

Join us in apartnership that celebrates and elevates the potential within each young person we areprivileged to educate.

Growing togetherasadaptable, confident, successful learners andcitizens

Traralgon College is adual campus secondaryschool catering for the educational needs of all the young people in Traralgon and the broader local community

Boasting modernfacilities, high quality educational and extracurricular programs and astrong focus on student leadership and agency the college offers afull and rich educational environment.

The work of the college is underpinned by our supportive and empowering leadership, commitment to continual educational improvement, high expectations for success and our college values of respect, responsibility,and resilience.

We work together consistently with staff, students, parents and our broader college community to fulfil our college purpose of growing together as adaptable, confident, successful learners and citizens.

The college has strong partnerships across our local community and beyond. At our ShakespeareStreet campus our comprehensive transition program and strong relationships with our feeder primaryschools help ensureasmooth progression from aprimarytosecondary school setting.

Student wellbeing and engagement is enhanced by the provision of arich program of social, emotional, wellbeing and academic supports.

Through adiverse range of extracurricular and social activities across year 7and 8the college actively promotes the building of positive peer and teacherstudent relationships.

The traditional corecurriculum of English, Maths, Science and Humanities is complemented by an array of subjects across other domains including visual and performing arts, sportand physical education, technology,and languages other than English.

Students entering Traralgon College at Year 7have the option of applying for the Like Minds Program, an extension and enrichment program catering for high ability students.

A23-million-dollar Victorian State Government investment has seen our Grey Street campus transformed into apurpose-built state of the artlearning

facility for students in years 9-12.

The first stages of the new build included new administration buildings, aVCE study Centreand middle school classrooms, STEM laboratories, Libraryfacility,ICT Hub and beautifully landscaped gardens and recreational spaces.

The breadth of our robust curriculum program across the middle and senior years supports aspiration and the pursuit of academic excellence.

Our new centrally located VCE centre provides the perfect light and open space for students to learnand study together, have ready access to the expertise of their subject teachers while overlooking

the manicured surrounds of the outdoor eating area.

We offer astrong VCE-Vocational Major pathway with avariety of onsite Vocational Education Training (VET) courses and access to adiverse range of other VET subjects through our external providers, providing students with the critical training required to develop the high demand skills for their chosen vocational pathway Across the college students from Year 7-12 aresupported by our careers and pathways stafftomake the most of their educational opportunities, select courses appropriate for their chosen pathway and develop plans for further study and employment.

Our experienced and passionate wellbeing team ensurethat the appropriate social, emotional and wellbeing supports areinplace to help students navigate the complexities of school and broader life experience.

Students at Traralgon College can participate in awide range of extracurricular activities including an expansive student leadership development program, afull range of interschool sports, musical theatre, art exhibitions, instrumental music programs, college bands, camps and excursions.

Social events open for students include school formals, graduation and presentation evenings and aDebutante Ball.

We invite all prospective parents/carers to contact the school to organise aschool tour with our school principal Fiona Milkins or another member of our executive team.

Why shouldstudentsbetaught to pursue their potential?

What exactlyis“pursuingpotential”?

At St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, we believe that each childhas unique qualitiesthat should be celebratedand nurtured; discovering those unique qualities and engaging children withtheir learningis whereour qualified teachersstepin.

Your children’spotentialcould be in anything –theycould be academic or hands-on,crafty or dramatic,soulful or sporty,confident or shy, artistic or musical.

At St Paul’s,wehavethese areas andmore covered.

Ourexperiencedand compassionate educatorsworktogether withyour child, constantlyguidingand encouraging them to

Morwell

pursue their potential

With an extensive choiceofco-curricular activities startinginprimary school across areasincluding sport,performing arts,visual art, serviceand leadership, your child can samplediverse andexciting activities– and begin to find their niche

Embarking on newpursuits, although sometimes challenging,can sparklifetime interests andspark newfound confidence.

Theelectives Endeavour PrograminGrades 5and 6atStPaul’sinspiresand ignites students’lovefor learning.

Studentsappreciatethe opportunityto collaborate with teacherstogenerateelective options,and an expo celebrates alltheyhave

Central and Morwell Park PrimarySchools

In Morwell thereare twostate-of-the art government primaryschools

These newlydeveloped schools have beendesigned in response to the latest research, which examines thebeststudent learningenvironments

Themodernbuildings support21st Centuryclassroomspaceswhich are designedtoencourage interaction between students and teachersinadynamic,safe environment.

Visual Arts,PerformingArts, Music and Gymnasium spaces ensurestudents at both schools have rich learning opportunities

Morwell Park and Morwell Centralare affiliated with ‘Our Place’who proudly support Morwell families.

BothMorwell Park and Morwell Central PrimarySchools valueand celebratethe uniqueness of each studentand take pride in developing positiveand nurturing relationships.

Our learning environments promote teaching approaches where each child receives targeted teaching basedonwhere theyare in their learningjourney.

With expert teaching practices,we developlearners, whoare independent and empowered to reach their full potential.

We providea curriculum that allows for collaboration, flexibilityand individuality, whilstalso ensuring thewellbeing needsof allour studentsare met.

An information session will be held at Morwell Park PrimaryonThursday16th Mayat5.30pm and MorwellCentral PrimaryonMonday 27th Mayat5:30pm. Schooltoursare available at Morwell Park PrimaryonThursday16th Mayat 9.15amand 5.30pm and at Morwell Central

PrimaryonMonday 27th Mayat10:00am, 11:30am and 2:00pm.

Enrolments arenow open forbothour great Morwell government primaryschools If youwouldlikeany further information, please contact Morwell Park Primaryoffice staffon51341793 and Morwell Central Primaryoffice staffon51365568 forfurther support

learnt at theend of thesemester

As students extend and challenge themselves in afun andexcitingway in small groups,they don’tevenrealise theyare developing their critical and creativethinking skills!

Impressively, your child’s elective choices don’t end there!

From Year 7, students

personalisetheir learningjourneyeach year throughoutsecondaryschool withan assortment of electives in Food, Performing arts,VisualArts, Woodworking (7-8), Robotics (8), Forensic Science (9-10) and Mechatronic Engineering (9-10).

Making apositiveimpactinthe community through Service activities promotespersonal growth by developingleadership capabilities, empathyand socialresponsibility

Grade6 studentsparticipateinRelayfor Life, serveStJames ChurchmembersonShrove Tuesdayand canelect to partakeinthe Morwell

Secondarystudents can join Team Timor which meets regularlytofundraise foreducation facilities in East Timor

Not onlydostudents have thechance to showleadership anddonate their time to these good causes, buttheyalso enjoythe chance to catch up with friends

Currentlytaking enrolments for2026 with limited placesfor 2025,StPaul’swelcomes you to book atour withthe EnrolmentsOfficer Tourscan be booked online at stpaulsags.vic edu.au

Open Days

MorwellCentral Primary MONDAY 27TH MAY

10.00am, 11.30am,2pm and parent information session 5.30-6.30pm.

Please contact the school on 5136 5568 for further information

Morwell Park Primary THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024 PrepSchool Tours 9.15am and 5.30pm please contact the school on 5134 1793 for further information.

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Morwell Primary Schools

ENROLNOW FOR2025

Supporting Learning Growth in ourschool communities

TheMoe,Newborough and surrounding towns’government primary schools work in partnership to deliver high impact teaching to supportthe learning growth of all their students.The ruralprimary schools of Narracan, Rawson,Tanjil South and WillowGrove offer smaller class sizes, an extensiverich curriculum and astrong supportivecommunityfor their students and families. Alternatively,AlbertSt, Elizabeth St,Newborough, Newborough East, South St andYallourn North range in sizeand specialised programs

Everyschool in this network and the rural schools arecommitted to strengthening the literacyand numeracyskills of each student through intervention and extension programs as required.Every school provides aChild Safeenvironment focusing on student engagement and wellbeing. Transition programs arealso afeatureofeach school as they have astrong connection with their feeder kindersand secondaryschool,toensure each child commences their primaryand secondaryschool with all the necessary information to support continued learning growth. Theschoolsalso work

in partnership with higher education providers, including Federation University and TAFE Gippsland,aswell as other organisations such as Rotary, Latrobe CommunityHealthand Emergency Services to provide adiverse curriculum.

Further information regarding the individualised programs of these primary schools can be found on their websites

Moe District Government PrimarySchools

Albert Street Primary School

Albert Street PrimarySchooloffersa caring, supportive, and inclusive learningenvironment forall students, valuing Partnership, Respect, Optimism andPride.

VisualArts, DigitalTechnology,Library, Sustainability and Kurnai Language and Cultureare specialistprograms offeredin addition to P-6 classroomprograms

The playgrounds, yarning circle,community garden andoutdoor kitchen aresurroundedby high security fencing ensuring students play andexploreina safe environment.

An experienced wellbeingteam partnerswith familiesfocussing on thelearning, social and emotional needs of theirchildrentohelp them achieve success.

We welcomefamilies andvolunteers to participate and supportour community Elizabeth StreetPrimarySchool

ElizabethStreetPrimary Schoolisa wellresourced,community minded educational setting, located in Moe Elizabeth Street Primary school maintains small classsizes, especially in theearly years of schooling.

It is staffed withexperienced teaching staffwho arepassionate about each child’s academicgrowth andwellbeing

These small class sizes, maximize the attention each child receivesonadailybasis Each class also has Education Supportstaff available to meet theacademicand social needs of thechildren.

We arealso heavilyfocussed on the wellbeing of each child as well as their academicexcellence.

Theschool also offers additionalsupportwith aschool Wellbeing Officer, SchoolChaplain andSchoolNurse ESPS is aschool contributions /fee free school forall enrolments.

Forfurther information or to have atourofthe school, please contact theschoolprincipal, Ian Frost,on5127 2607

Narracan PrimarySchool

Narracan PrimarySchool is situated on topof thehillinNarracan, surrounded by paddocks full of cattle,beautiful trees,kookaburras, and blue-tongued lizards.

Oursmall schoolprovidesa nurturingand

caring learning environment, offeringsmall class sizesinwhich we caterfor different learning styles at alldifferent levels.

Students enjoy playing in their natural environment,growing their ownvegetables, and tending to ourchickens that provide us eggstouse in our weekly cookingclasses.

We provide acomprehensive curriculum withenrichmentprograms includingAuslan, Science,Art,Music,MARCVan,Physical Education,and aWellbeing program that includes regular yoga.

Our Student Representative Council is active in providing students with avoice abouttheir learning, theirschoolenvironment,and their community participation.

Theschool minibustravels daily throughthe Moe/Newborough area

We invite families to visit ourwonderful school.

Please phone our officeon5634 8215, to book atimetomeetwith our Acting Principal, Monique In der Maur

NewboroughEast PrimarySchool

Newborough EastPrimarySchooloffers all students asafe, inclusive andengaging educational program.

Withour high expectations andaphilosophy that ALLstudentscan achieve, Newborough EastPrimary School provides an engaging environment forlearningand play

Ourstrongcurriculum focusses on numeracy and literacy,the inclusion of specialist subjects Art, PE, Libraryand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering andMaths –includingRobotics), as well as arange of hands-on learningexperiences allowing Newborough EastPrimarySchooltotruly cater forall students.

NEPS has outstanding facilities whichinclude alibrary, gymnasium,school canteenaswell as beforeand after schoolcareonsite

NEPS prides itselfonstrong community connections and is proud to offer an innovative professionals in schoolsprogram which includesanonsite SchoolNurse, Occupational Therapist andMental Health Social Worker

If you would like to makea time fora tour, pleasephone theschool on 51261399.

NewboroughPrimary School

We understand that alllearnersare different andrequire different support andinstructionto achieve their goals.

All staffatthe school,not onlythe teachers, focusonwhere eachofthe students are currently achieving andhow we cansupport them to get to thenext step in their learning Thisfocus is vital fortheir academic growth and is equallyimportant for their socialand emotional wellbeing.

With supportofthe WellbeingTeam, the staffcan assist studentsinall aspects of their schooling life.

Enjoying being at schoolisjustasimportant as academic growth.

Our priority is to have happy students who love learning.

RawsonPrimarySchool

RawsonPrimarySchoolisalearning communitythatchallenges and engagesits students academically while providing asafe environment thatsupportsand enhancestheir mentalhealth and wellbeing.

Located in the small township of Rawson, the school is nestledinapicturesquelocation with amplegroundsfor students andmodern buildingsthatenablestudents to engagein avariety of specialistsubjectssuchasart, music,science, and physical education

Rawson PSengages closelywiththe local communitywith students participating in arangeofincursionsand excursions to enhance their education andunderstanding of the world. Ourstaffand students embody the school values of Be Respectful,Be Responsible, Be ALearner and Teamwork.

School tours arewelcomeatany time of the year

PleasecontactPrincipal Cameron Le Pageto arrange atouron5165 3443.

SouthStreetPrimary School

Theexperienced and committedleadership team of South Street PrimarySchoolispoised for anew eraand is excitedtoleadthe school community towardsits visionofexcellence in educationtoachieve personal growthand academicsuccess.

LedbyPrincipal Brendan Dawson, Assistant Principal NicholasQuenaultand Learning SpecialistsErinBeisseland MelissaPavey, ourleaders have significant experience leading schoolcommunitiesand awealthof knowledgeacross many educationalsettings. We look forwardtocontinuingthissuccess at South Street PrimarySchool and invite all local families to booka personalised tour duringour Education Week celebrations.

To meet our team and view our facilities and evidence-based learningprogram, please phone 51271512.

TanjilSouth Primary School

environment, enhanced by diverse facilities and programs that keep our students enthusiastic and involved

But whyjusttake our wordfor it?

Come and visit us andlet our students and staff share their lovefor our schooland how we CARE.

Hereweall learntoCooperate,Achieve, Respect, and show Empathy

Joinusand discoverthe joy of our charming hidden gem.

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove PrimarySchool is situated in the heartofthe Willow Grovecommunity,in closeproximity to thebeautiful views of Blue Rock Dam.

Withour School ValuesofRespect, Resilience, Teamwork and Community,we provide acommunity mindedapproachto education within oursmall schoolsetting

We offer ahigh-quality education witha strong academic and wellbeingfocus and operate specialist classes in Art, Japanese Physical Education andMARCLibrary.

We usethe School Wide Positive Behaviours Supportprogram to build afoundationthat encompassesthe whole childwitha strengthsbased approach.

Willow Grove offers an extensive transition from KindergartentoPrepand also from Grade 6toYear 7.

We welcomeall new students and their families in afriendly andinclusive manner.

YallournNorth Primary School

YallournNorth Primary School islocated a shortten-minutedrivefromMoe/Newborough. We area fantasticrural schoolthat has first classfacilities.

Ourstudents learn from acombination of direct instruction andgradual release

Thisgives students the skills theyneedtobe successful

Ourstudents spend time weekly learning social/emotional skills alongsideLiteracyand Numeracy

All of ourclassroom teachers aresupported byour learning supportstaffwho ensure every studentineveryclassroom havethe toolsthey need to succeed

We teach our

Nestled on theedgeofthe stunning Tanjil Valley, TanjilSouth PrimarySchoolbeckons families with its idyllicsetting, 10 minutesfrom Moe

Our small size fosters atailored learning

Students canalsoaccessour school counsellor to discuss issues they may be experiencingand learn strategies to dealwith theproblem.

We actively support ourcommunitythrough participation in keyeventssuchasAnzac day

At NewboroughPrimarySchoolour school valuesare Be safe, Be Respectful andBea Learner

students howtodevelop the knowledge and skills to become successful andthriveinall their life endeavours.

Trafalgar PrimarySchool’sSport and Physical Education Program

announced as Best in Victoria

The2023Victorian School Sports Awards (VSSA) celebratedthe outstanding sporting achievements of Victorian Government schoolstudents, teachers,and schools at theMelbourneCricket Club Members Dining Room on Wednesday 27 March 2024 These awards arethe highestsporting accoladespresented in Victoria’sgovernment school system.

Special guestsinattendance included Darren Cheeseman, ParliamentarySecretary forEducation,Phil Grillo,VictorianState Manager,Rebel, Matt Cameron, Manager –Build Neighbourhood and BuiltSystems, VicHealth, VictorianSchoolSportsAwards alumni,Jack Howell,aninternational para triathlete, Becky Webster,Geelong AFLW playerwithChampion Australian marathon runner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Steve Moneghetti AM, facilitatingthe awardsceremony attended by 220guests. It gives us greatpleasuretoannounce that TrafalgarPrimarySchool wasawarded the prestigious 2023 VictorianSchool Sports

Awardfor OutstandingSchool and Community Partnership,for providing students with opportunitiestoparticipate in adiverserange of activitiesthroughstrong connections to localsporting groups.

This is an exceptional achievementthat recognisesall thehardworkand dedication that everyoneinthe Trafalgar PrimarySchool community,and in the broader Trafalgar sporting community,has contributed to engaging andsupporting young people in their sporting endeavours throughthe launch of our newSport andPhysical Education program in 2023.

As we celebratethisremarkable accomplishment, we wouldliketoextend ourheartfelt gratitude to all the local sporting groupsand communityvolunteers, whose willingness to collaboratewith us on this program hasbeeninstrumentalinnurturing thetalents and passions of our students andinsupporting us to developthe premier primaryschool Sportand Physical Education in theState of Victoria.

ChairoTraralgon

Chairo Christian SchoolinTraralgonprovides engaging,challenging and flexible programs that cater forvariedlearning styles.

From three-year-old andfour-year-old kindergartenthroughtoYear 8, students are encouraged to develop alove of learning andtoexploretheirgifts andabilities withina caringenvironment.

In thekindergarten program,the natural curiosity andcreativityofthe children are fosteredbyencouragingthem to usetheir five sensestoexplorethe worldaround them to inquire, plan andcollaborate, andtograpple with andsolve problems.

Children areactive learnerswho learn best when encouraged to be involved, given choices andpresentedwitha varietyof opportunities.

ThePreptoYear 2program includes investigative learning sessionswherestudents explore literacy,numeracy,scienceand socialscience conceptsthroughplay-based

learningactivities.

From Year 3onward,students continue exploring learning througheducation research projects that stretchtheir thinking anddevelop independentlearningskills.

Chairo’s JuniorSchool, MiddleSchool and Senior School model facilitates asmooth transitionbetween primary and secondary schooling.

Preparation forYears9to12atChairo’s Drouincampus is supported by providing various intercampus opportunities, including sporting activities.

ThedeephopeatChairoisthatstudentswill become young men andwomen of character, capability andcommitment, who will have a positive impactinthe world aroundthem.

For moreinformation, interested families areinvited to call Tonya on 5173 0500 or visit chairo.vic.edu.au.

Personal family tours canbebooked via the enrolment page on theschoolwebsite.

TheGuide

GARDENING

AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

You’veprobably never before entertained the ideaofthis unusual waterfeatureinyour backyard, but after tonight youwon’t be able get the thought out of your mind. Forget awaterfall or afountain: Hannah Moloney (pictured) marriescute amphibians with serene design when she creates aponddesigned to happily house frogs. There’salso not one but two excitinggardentours: oneawash with autumnal fancy and the other asustainable revelation. Josh Byrne shares hiscroprotation tips and, if youdream of cultivating tomatoes in the middle of winter,find out if grow lights might be the ticket with Tammy Huynh.

CREATIVE TYPES WITH VIRGINIA TRIOLI

ABC TV,Tuesday, 9pm

This intriguing and therapeutic reflection on the creative mind,unwrapping andexploring how some of Australia’s mostrecognisedcreators tap into their artistic instincts, goesout with abang tonight,featuringthought-provoking artist PatriciaPiccinini. TheMelbourne-based but world-renowned visual artistisfamous forher sculptures of disturbingly beautiful and grotesque human-likeforms that challenge our ideas of what it is to be aliveina technologyobsessed world. In this captivating conversation with hostVirginia Trioli (pictured, right,with Piccinini), the artistgenerously shares her thoughts on why she’s compelled to “create the worlds”that blossom in her mind.

Wednesday, May8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

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 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG, R)

2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R)

2.55 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)

3.55 Long Lost Family (PG,R)

4.40 Grand Designs (PG, R)

5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 7.30

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 TheWeekly WithCharlie Pickering. (Final)Withguests Concetta Caristo and Dave Hughes. 9.05 White Fever. (Mls) Jane buys an Asian sex doll.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.00 Planet America.

10.35 ABCLate News. 10.50 TheBusiness. (R) 11.05 The Luminaries. (Ma, R) 12.00 Superwog. (MA15+l, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.10 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWS

ABC TV Plus, Sunday, 8.30pm

Documentarian Louis Theroux exudes acharming and effectivenaivety with his disarmingly laid-backinterview style, nimblyunravelling his subjects essence. From paedophiles to religious extremists, the child medication epidemic and Vegas gamblers, the Brit has made aname forhimself by tackling challengingsubjectsand people. In this somewhat lighter series’second season, Theroux treks through mental health and political wounds,chinwagging with celebritieswho “are all distinctiveand brilliant in different ways”. Kicking off with boxerAnthony Joshua,this sixepisode seriesalso features Dame Joan Collins, whistleblower Chelsea Manning and troubledrocker Pete Doherty.

SEVEN (7,6)

Hands on buzzers: Sam Pang, Tom Gleisner and Ed Kavalee return to HYBPA?

PICK OF THE WEEK

HAVE YOUBEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

10, Monday, 8.40pm

After more than adecade on air (well,11yearstobeexact), Network 10’s mostprized program is as addictiveasever. With its tried-and-true,much-lovedformula involving straitlaced hostTom Gleisner quizzing fiveboisterous panellists about the news from the pastweek, thishit gag-festremains the perfect waytolaugh off anyMonday blues. Along with veteran panellists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee, the prized guestrosterincludes comedians Anne Edmonds, Celia Pacquola, Kitty Flanagan and Glenn Robbins, in afight forpoints that traverseseverything from comical sportingmoments to daytime soap operas andpoliticians’shenanigans. It’sareliable waytoput asmile on your dial.

6.00 Eurovision SongContest Semi-Final. 7.20 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. Highlights. 8.20 WorldWatch. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (PG) 10.50 TheLostWorld Of Joseph Banks. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.(R) 3.30 Destination Flavour: SingaporeBitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia.Stage 4. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 To Be Advised 1.45 Surveillance Oz (PGa, R) 2.00 TheChase. (R) 3.00 TheChase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChaseAustralia. Hosted by Larry Emdur

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The contestants try to catch fish. 8.30 SwiftStreet. (Mlv) Feeling the heat, Elsie attempts adaring high-tech heist to steal expensivesmartwatches.

9.30 Concorde: TheRace For Supersonic. (PGa, R) Part 1of2

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 YouShall Not Lie. (MA15+als) 11.50 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R) 2.45 World’sMost Luxurious Holidays. (R) 3.40 LukeNguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PGas)

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 Parenthood. (Ma, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (9,8)

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

Australia Vs

Of

TEN (10, 5)

(PG, R) 1.30 Ageless. (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. 7.00 The Talk.(PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight.(R)

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 RBT. (Mdl) Followsthe activities of policeunits

8.30 SpaceyUnmasked (MA15+alv) Takesalook at actor Kevin Spacey’s fall from graceamidallegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour

10.30 Footy Classified (M)

11.30 9News Late.

12.00 TheEqualizer (Mav,R)

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 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 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. (PGl) Afresh batch of talented andpassionate amateur

Bluey. 6.25 TheAdventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato 7.05 Andy And The Band 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Going TheDistance.(2010, MA15+) 10.15 MOVIE: Anthony. (2020,M) 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.45am Louis Theroux Interviews... 1.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.55 ABC News Update 2.00 Close 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready,Jet Go! 5.25 Alva’sWorld. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30

Put Nonna In

(2018 M, Italian) Noon Tuesday Club.(2022, M, Swedish) 1.55 When MumIsAway… With TheFamily.(2020 PG, Italian) 3.50 Emu Runner.(2018,PG) 5.35 Princess Caraboo.(1994,PG) 7.30 Man Of The Year (2006,M) 9.35 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The WindowAnd Disappeared. (2013,M Swedish) 11.40 Limbo.(2020,M) 1.40am ABlast. (2014, MA15+, Greek) 3.10 ComedyQueen. (2022, MA15+, Swedish) 5.00 Emu Runner.(2018, PG)

Thursday,May 9

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00

ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 AntiquesRoadshow (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 This Is GoingToBeBig. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame.(R) 2.30 QI. (PG, R) 3.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs.(R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz (PG, R)

7.00 ABCNews. Alook at the top stories of the day

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. Alook at the role womenplayinwar-torn Ukraine.

8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) Part 3of3.English actor Martin Clunesconcludeshis quest to explore the islands thatmakeupAustralia 9.20 AntiquesRoadshow. (R) Fiona Bruce and the teamreturntoAston Hallin Birmingham for abusyday of valuations.

10.20 DreamGardens. (R)

10.50 ABCLateNews.

11.05 TheBusiness (R)

11.20 Love On TheSpectrum. (PG, R)

12.15 Grand Designs. (R)

1.05 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline.(R) 5.00 ArtWorks.(PGl, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 ABBA And TheSecrets Of Swedish Pop. Thestory of SwedishsupergroupABBA

8.50 Our Law. (Mal, R) FollowsFirst Nations cadets and officers, including CadetLeroyashetakes the next big step 10.05 Blue Lights. (Malv) Leeis the new boss in Mount Eden. 11.10 SBS WorldNews Late. 11.40 Illegals. (Madlv)

12.30 TheResponder (Madl, R)

2.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) 4.15 LukeNguyen’sRailway Vietnam. (PG,R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 4.55 DestinationFlavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 TheWeekly With Charlie Pickering.(Final) 10.10 Penn &Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.55 LiveAtThe Apollo 1.40 Louis Theroux: LawAnd Disorder In Johannesburg. 2.40 RussellHoward Stands Up To The World 3.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: AJealous Friendship (2021,Mav) 2.00 TheChase (R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Football. AFL.Round 9. Carlton vMelbourne. From the MCG. 10.30 AFLPost-Game Show. Post-game discussion andinterviews taking alook back at allthe action fromthe game.

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews. (R) 11.30 TheAmazing Race (PGl, R) The race travels to theDominican Republic, where the final fiveteams must completetwo roadblocks.

1.00 Fortitude. (MA15+a, R) Boththe town and the policeare leftreeling after arecent discovery and its tragic implications.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sportand weather 5.30 Sunrise News, sportand weather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Stories

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PGm, R) Ayoung elephant breaks his tusks.

8.30 100DaysThatRockedThe Royals. (PGa) Takesalookatthe struggles the royalfamily havefaced in the firstthree monthsof2024.

10.00 World’sMostDangerous Prisoners: Geas. (Mv) Takes alookatFreddyGeas.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Law&Order:Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

12.15 TheFirst48. (Mal, R) 1.05 Tipping Point. (PG,R) 2.00 Drive TV (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 HostedbyGrant Denyer 6.30 TheProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Jamie’s Air-Fryer Meals. Part 2 of 2. Jamie Oliver prepares chicken and mushroom pastryparcels using an air-fryer 8.30 Law& Order: SVU (Mv) As Captain Olivia Benson teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case, Sergeant Odafin Tutuola and Detective Joe Velasco find themselves investigating aflashmob robberythat led to asexual assault 9.30 To Be Advised 10.30

ABC COMEDY (22) 6am

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Hypothetical. 2.15 American Runestone: AViking Mystery 3.10 TheLoop 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Shortland St 5.55 The Curse Of OakIsland. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8Out Of 10 Cats DoesCountdown. 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour.Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. 1.35am Dark SideOfThe Ring 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Hunting Aotearoa 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 TheCookUp. 3.00 Jarjums 3.25 Wolf Joe 3.35 Nanny Tuta. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Grace Beside Me 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The77Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 GoingPlacesWith Ernie Dingo 8.30 Our Law.(Return) 9.40 MOVIE: American History X. (1998,MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Emu Runner.Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Princess Caraboo.(1994,PG) 8.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013 PG) 10.50 The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.30pm It’sThe Law.(2017,M,Italian) 2.10 The Movie Show 2.40 FriedGreen Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.05 Brideshead Revisited.(2008,PG) 7.35 Resistance. (2020, M) 9.45 APiece Of My Heart. (2019,M Swedish) 11.50 Late Programs.

Friday, May10

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

7TWO (72, 62)

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

9GEM (92,81)

5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 RugbyLeague. NRL.Round 10.Dolphins v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 ThursdayNight Knock Off 10.30 Police After Dark 11.30 Late Programs.

3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30

Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Survivor 46 9.00 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit (2015,M) 10.45 MOVIE: Like ABoss. (2020, M) 12.30am Love Island UK. 1.30

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. (Malv,R) 2.00 Queen Of Oz. (Ml, R) 2.30 White Fever. (Mls, R) 2.55 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG,R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow.(R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney installs afrogpond

8.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) An abandoned truck containing multiple deadbodies exposesa shocking humantrafficking case.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by TomGleeson. 10.00 TheWeeklyWith Charlie Pickering (Final, R) With guests Concetta Caristo andDaveHughes. 10.35 WhiteFever (Mls, R) 11.00 ABC LateNews.

11.20 Grand Designs: Liskeard, Cornwall. (PG,R)

12.10 Long Lost Family (PG, R)

12.55 Traces. (Madls, R)

1.40 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 8.20 WorldWatch. 10.05 Peer To Peer.(PGa, R) 10.35 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.25 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITVNews: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 LettersAnd Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. Highlights

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) Coverage of the first semi-final from the 68th annualEurovision Song Contest fromMalmö, Sweden. 10.00 ABBA In Concert. (R) Coverage of performances by ABBA 11.05 SBSWorldNewsLate. 11.35 L’Opera. (Mal, R) 3.20 World’sMostLuxurious Holidays. (R) 4.15 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG,R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning.

5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

TheMovie

Of

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: Widows. (2018,MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Veronica Mars.(2014, PG) 12.25am Would ILie To You? 1.25 QI. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready,Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’sWorld. 5.40 Late Programs.

1.10

2.05

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Flatline. (2020, Mav,R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Football AFL.Round 9. Geelong vPort Adelaide.

10.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at allthe action from the game.

10.45 ArmchairExperts. (M) Apanel discussesall things AFL 11.30 GetOn Extra. Alookat theweekend’sbest racing.

12.00 Celebrity Obsessed: John Lennon (Mav,R)Examines the case of Mark DavidChapman.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry deals with abucket-obsessed dog

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million DollarMinute. (R)

5.00 NBCToday

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Romance At TheVineyard. (2023, G) Susie Abromeit, Tim Ross. 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. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG)Two puppies are in needanew home.

8.30 MOVIE: When HarryMet Sally (1989,Mls, R) Twofriends who have known eachother for years obsess over whether sex wouldruin their relationship Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, CarrieFisher.

10.30 MOVIE: AnalyzeThat. (2002, Mlsv, R) Amobster is placed in his therapist’s custody.BillyCrystal.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Destination WA

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 SkippyThe BushKangaroo.(R)

6.00 Deal OrNo Deal Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Ready Steady Cook. Twoteams led by celebrity chefs Adriano Zumbo and Anna Polyviou go headtoheadinthe kitchen. 8.30 TheGraham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Compilation of highlights from the seriesfeaturing Taylor Swift, Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne, LashanaLynch, Bono,KateHudson, Sir Ian McKellen, Colin Farrell, Bruce Springsteen andmanymore. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 11.05 TheProject (R)Alook at theday’s news. 12.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by

Colbert. 1.00

Shopping. (R)

SwipingGame. 2.25 Bananas. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.25 ShortlandSt. 5.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8Out Of 10 Cats DoesCountdown. 8.35 Adam Eats The 80s. 8.55 Cycling. UCI WorldTour.Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 1.35am Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008,PG) 8.15 EmuRunner.(2018, PG) 10.00 L.A. Story.(1991 M) 11.50 Man Of The Year.(2006,M) 2pm Princess Caraboo.(1994,PG) 3.50 Lola.(1961, PG, French) 5.25 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Young Victoria. (2009,PG) 9.30 Queen Of Hearts. (2019, MA15+, Swedish) 11.50 Our Kind Of Traitor.(2016,MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD

7.30 MOVIE: ToyStory 2. (1999) 9.30 MOVIE: Wonder.(2017,PG) 11.50 Dating No Filter. 12.20am Love Island UK. 2.30 Manifest. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad

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FOOTBALL

FEMALE FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND

BY ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

FEMALE Football Gippsland's festival of footy was ahit last Sunday, as all teams descended on Morwell Recreation Reserve for the league’s Gather Round.

Round3 actionstarted at 10am withYouth Girls games.

In the Division 1match, Traralgon played Sale City on the main oval.

The Maroon Youth Girls started with abang, as SteevieMcClements snagged the first major in the first five minutes following an earlier rushed behind.

It was atough contest in the middle, but the Maroons werewinning the clearances, which allowed for repeat entriesdeep into their 50. Traralgon kicked three points before finally taking advantage of their time in possession as Ashlyn Murtagh kickedabeauty, followed by Oliva Ambler who added agoal of her own.

Traralgon led 3.4 (22) to no score by the first break.

The Maroons continued to build their lead, with Murtagh and Ambler adding one each to their tally. Murtaghmissed an opportunitylate in the second term, and the Bulldogs were forced to rush through apoint right on halftime.

The thirdquarter wasanarm wrestle, as neither teamcouldget theball out from the middle. Somehow, the Bulldogs gained possession, sending it down into their forward line,but only managing abehind after agood build-up of offensive transition.

Some relief came for Sale City when Brooke Kelly secured the Bulldogs first major. Sale Citycouldn't celebrate for long, as

Traralgon, too strong out of the midfield, secured another goal from Hannah Muhlberg.

Thelast quarter saw Traralgon put the foot down,locking the ball in their offensive 50. Murtagh and Ambler added another goal each, going homewithsix goals betweenthem and an 8.10 (58) to 1.2 (8) win.

The Maroons' midfield was integral to the win, with Zali Budd, CharleyPatience, Emerald Briggs, Emily Carney, Ava Pickard-Millier and Joci Heenan named best-on.

For Sale City, Brooke Kelly, Cienna Searle, Lucy Hannah,Phoenix Anderson, IsabelleElson and Emma Feltis were good despite the loss.

At the same time, Youth Girls Division 2played on the Keegan Street cricket oval. Morwell and

Dalyston played afast game on the small field, but it was the Dalyston Magpies who won. The final scores were 8.8 (56) to 3.4 (22).

At 11.30am, the main stage became a Bairnsdale Youth Girls clinic. The Redlegs dominated Boisdale-Briagolong to win by 46 points. The final scores read 6.16 (52) to 1.0 (6).

Lara Healey with agoal and heaps of the ball, Keira Gibbs, Lucy Carrol with agoal, Jessica Grimsted,Indie Chapman and Sara Melrose were best for the Redlegs.

Mercadies Gorfinewitha goal, Summer Harbour, Lara Dowsett, Susie Coleman and Lily Rouse were good for the Bombers.

By 1pm, it was timefor the seniorwomen's reigning premier to shine, as Boisdale-Briagolong

took on Drouin on the main stage.

It was mostcertainlyone-sided play, as the Bombers dominated all aspects on the field, winning 17.15 (117) to 0.1 (1).

For the Bombers, Meg Graham, Laura Jonston, Chellce Ward, Amanda Hancock, Olivia Marshall and Ashley Chester were impressive. Graham kicked abag of four goals, alongside vice captain Johnston.

Mea Perkins, EmilyPorter and Stacey McKinleyhad twoeach, while Megan Lee, Marshall, and Cassandra Herdman also hit the scoreboard.

The Bombers dominant performance puts them as flag favourites for season 2024.

Moe-Newborough Allies were far from the bestasthey fell shorttoLindenowSouth 1.2 (8) to 6.5 (41).

The Allies started hot, getting on the scoreboard thanks to the work of Maneesha Nambirajan, but the Swampies came back hard to get 19 points in front by halftime.

Despite the efforts of the Allies'Jacinta Davis, Kaylah Thorburn, Kaelee Paltridge, Eryka Amarant, LilyBrownand Amber Davis,the Swampies were too strong.

Lindenow South's Siarra Peters, Amy Dunn, BriannaFoster, LieselNunn,Tayah McNaughton, and Brodi Harris were instrumental in theirsideswin. Captain Harrisled by example with agame-high three goals of her own.

In other matches, Newborough Youth Girls defeated Bunyip, 5.9 (39) to 2.1 (13) in Division 1.

In YouthGirls Division 2, Woodside was victorious with a41-point win over Phillip Island. No matter the results, the Female Football Gippsland Gather Round was another huge success, facilitatingaprofessional environment for young women who just love their footy.

Happy: Despite aloss,the Morwell Eagles Youth Girls were having fun. Photographs: Zaida Glibanovic

Quick: Cassie Davis runs with theball while ChloeGringhuis getsready to shepherdfor Moe-Newborough Allies.

Forthe good of the game: Traralgon Scholtes threw on the Sale Cityjumpe out the numbers.

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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Bairnsdale: WMitchell KVickeryE East RStewart TBlenheim CHarvey

2.14.3 4.6 6.6 (42) GOALS: Traralgon:J Hamilton 3DLoprese 2J Scholtes KRuyters CDoultree JVan Iwaarden TMarsh Wonthaggi: JThomas 3FO’Connor NAnderson BDuve. BEST:Traralgon:L D’Angelo JScholtes JHamiltonCLittleC Doultree JVan Iwaarden. Wonthaggi: FO’Connor J Blair JGilmour ALindsayJ Bates JSchulz LEONGATHA 2.2 5.4 9.6 14.8 (92)

(31) GOALS: Leongatha:JGarnham 3NArgento2 TBrill 2W Littlejohn JSchelling CAlger S Forrester TMarriott ATurtonJ van der Pligt. Warragul: LSerongC Raso TCrole LGarner BEST: Leongatha:CMaskell ATurtonJ van der Pligt NArgentoT Marriott BWillis Warragul: JLewsey THobbs CRaso IWallaceMSmartL Moore

:W Leslie 4B Walker 3T Campbell 3S Lange2JFreeman

AQuirk E Morris KHermansen JSandman

Tigers fend off last-gasp Eagles

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

FROM aLatrobe Valley perspective, results in Round 5ofthe Gippsland League were sure to please the ‘everyone wins amedal’ ideology of modern society.

Traralgon,Morwell and Moeall recorded victories, and now make up half of thetop six teams on the ladder as the competition reaches the completion of the first third.

MORWELL breathed abig sigh of relief after their game.

The Tigers narrowlyavoided givingMaffra their first win of the season, getting up 8.14 (62) to 6.17 (53) on the road.

In agame described as entertaining despite the inaccuracy on display, Morwell staved off asecond half onslaught from the Eagles to win by nine points.

It appearedhow far Morwell when the Tigers had five goals to one on the board at the main break, however, Maffra was able to claw their way back into the contest.

The Eagles certainly had their chances to win as well.

The home side flipped the script in the second half, getting their running game going, all the while forcing Morwell to take aslow and timid approach.

Onlythree goals separated the sides at the last change, and for most of the final term, theTigers'defence was well and truly under siege.

Some timely marks from Max Linton stemmed the flow, however, there was only so much the backsix coulddoasthe ball

was continuously getting pumped inside 50.

Maffra came hard, and agoal to John Butcher grabbing the ball out of the ruck at the 10 minute mark reduced the margin to 12 points.

Morwell players were convinced the ball was touched, butappealedunsuccessfully, while ashort time later,adisbelieving Burkeley Macfarlane had aholding the ball decision reversed to high contact by two different umpires both in very close proximity to each other.

Broadcasting the game for radio station TRFM, commentator Rob Popplestone quipped Morwell had endured the “short end of the stick on acouple of occasions”.

Along range effort from Brodie Tohara breaking clear from stoppage made it just one goal the difference, before Butcher again found himself with ascoring opportunity at the15minute mark after accepting apass from Alex Carronaslight angle on the netball court side.

Taking his time, the former Port Adelaide forward sent atrademark wobbly punt on its way, but it hit the post halfway up. By this stage, Morwellhad not scored a goal since the five minute mark of the third quarter, and whentheir leading forward Brandon McDonald was metfrontonby Maffra hard nut DannyButcher as the clock neared red time, the Tigers’ avenue to goal became seemingly harder.

Morwell had asquareup, with adecision reversed in their favour at the 18 minute mark, which was crucial as Maffra captain Daniel Bedggood had just taken amarkon centre wing.

The resultantplay saw the Tigers take

the ball forward, where playing-coach Boyd Bailey found himself with space inside 50. His kick went wide of the goal face, but an ever-alert McDonald had the presence of mind to take asliding mark before it went out of bounds.

Having justbeen met by the Butcher freight train, McDonald showed tremendous composure to snap aclutchgoal on his wrong side (left foot) to give Morwell breathing space by way of 11 points.

The Tigers lived life on the edge from there as the Eagles threw every punch they could, but the visitors were able to forceenough stoppages to kill crucial seconds off the clock, which eventually sounded inside 27 minutes.

Zac Anderson and Boyd Bailey were named best-on for the winners. The latter displayed the veryessenceofacoach leading by example, goingbackwiththe flighttotake acourageous mark in the frantic final few minutes of the game.

Tyler Brown was also industrious, as was captainAidanQuigleyand Tom Gray, while McDonald kicked three goals and had some important touches not necessarily recorded by way of marks, kicks or handballs. On one occasion he knocked the ball forward 20 metres to give Morwell astoppage to allow them to reset.

The Tigers had adebutant in Ethan Smith, promotedafter anumber of good weeks in the early game. Smith repaid the faith by kicking what ended up being acrucial goal given how the game played out. Maffra was well-servedbyAshtonWright, James Read, Alex Carr,Lachlan Allman, Jonathan Boyd and Jett Killoran.

:C Scandrett 6BLocandro2J Twite2 CRuyters 2JMacumber AJaensch RAdams Wonthaggi: BCornelis 2CLindsayJ Williamson. BEST: Traralgon:P Strong C Scandrett LMcDonald JTwiteCRuyters RAdams. Wonthaggi: KYann CMagro RLindsayW Luke ODawson JWilliamson

GOALS:Leongatha:F Materia 5DKratzat 4JStewart 3HLindsay 3RReardon 2NFixterD Hume Warragul: lFinnegan. BEST:Leongatha:JStewart THallD Hume LHickey JLamers D Kratzat. Warragul: JOrlickiSKelly JCassonDPhillipsLSheehan CDore

(22) GOALS:Drouin:J Kleeven JWalsh CFleming CCaddyJDepasquale Sale: SFyfeAHeywood TMiller BEST:Drouin:J Ahern JFraserN Rogers JClerksJ McLeod WYoung Sale: CLaverty TGlenn ZRussell JSweeney SFyfeJ Westman

:BMckenzie 4J Oldham 2JLambourn 2AMckenzie MWilson JBristow W Gieschen

Lions scrapepast valiant Redlegs

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

THE importance of beingabletokick on your left foot was never more evident than in the game between Moe and Bairnsdale. The last three goals of the match were slotted by players using the superior foot, the last of which saw Moe cling on to win by one solid goal, 12.7 (79) to 11.7 (73).

Ahigh-scoring opening term saw nine goals kicked, much to the credit of thoseinvolvedas the start of the match was played out with a tricky south-westerly breeze blowing across Ted Summerton Reserve.

Thingstightened up from there, so much so the visiting Redlegs only managed one behind for the second term. Moe held some ascendancy during the third, and went into the last change with ahandy 11-point lead in the context of the game.

reprieve.

The Lions had to counterattack, and found a steadying playwhen defenderJames Maslen tookanuncontested mark following arushed kick from Matt Corbett heading inside 50.

Maslen found Harri Sim, who in turn found Liam Weir on the far wing to the clubroom side.Weirgot the ball back off captain Jacob Wood following amark, whosepass was taken by key forward NickProwse at the 19 minute mark.

Prowse’s shot went wide, but no less than aminute-and-a-half later, Sim got the ball from astoppage inside 50, and showcasing expert vision,handed it off to Balfour who slotted agoal on his left from close range to hand Moe back the lead.

nervy moments, especially afteramark to resident Bairnsdale ‘big boy’ Ethan East at centre half forward could have resulted in a dangerous entry.

The Lions however took enough minutes off the clock. Pepper at one stage signalled to the bench while pointing to his wrist, meaning all players were surely well aware of just how much time was left.

The last quarter ended up going for 31 minutes, and it was again Sim and Balfour who combined to see Moe inside 50 late, after the former found the latter in space, again in front of the Can Bar.

BEST: Maffra: TPhillips EBerryCHenry HBurgiel JAndrews SRichards. Morwell: RO’Neill JMooney L EffenbergZArnold LCarpino

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:OEmmett 3S Buckley COtuonye JBull MNeateMHamilton. Moe: J Shields2 MMoroney LEarl BEST: Bairnsdale:RCullinan MHamilton SO’KellyM NeateE Gallasch TScott. Moe: JShieldsKMulleyXBerquez BBlandfordMHasthorpe JPace

LEONGATHA 0.2 1.5 2.10 5.13 (43) WARRAGUL 3.1 3.2 4.4 5.5 (35)

GOALS:Leongatha:MCroatto3ZLamers AWilliams. Warragul: SGrummisch CMcintosh KBoi BEST: Leongatha:KMcGrath BFortA Williams FDonohue TGannonHBowler. Warragul: CMcintosh DPaulCMacLean JCurtis BRainfordXOlsson

DROUIN 2.1 5.4 6.4 6.8 (44)

SALE0.1 1.5 4.6 4.7 (31)

GOALS: Drouin:RBaker 4K Walmsley KGregg Sale: JWestland TMiller MMalone K Schoenmaekers BEST:Drouin:JWalshRCaddy RBaker JObernhumerWYoungMWilliames. Sale: CJohnsonLCentra STreglownJAnnear MMcMaster JCantwell LADDER

The Lions kicked three goals in the last quarter, but had to dig deep to find them. So deep in fact,two didn’t come untilwell into redtime, and after Bairnsale had hit the front.

Asquaring ball from Tom Blenheim found JonahWalker, whojuggled acontested mark 16 minutes into the last. The set shot, from 40 metres out straight in front at the scoreboard end was true, and saw the visitors ahead by one point.

Blenheim found himself with the ball a short time later beyond 50, and decided to wheel and go for glory. His shot bounced through for apoint, giving Moe ashort

Bairnsdale did not let up however, and responded not long after in similar circumstances. It was that man Blenheim again, who barged his way throughastoppage at the top of the square and found enough space to mongrelthe ball through on his leftpeg to givethe Redlegs one-point lead onceagain

From the next centrebounce, Moe was able to force the ball forward, and kept doing so right to the goal line.

Ashot from Balfour, (this time on his right) looked on target in the Can Bar pocket, but the ball dropped literally on top of the pack of players formed in the goal square.

Thatthe ball actuallystayedinplaywas aminor miracle, but opportunistic forward Harry Pepperwas awake to the situation, snapping the ball through after it had come to ground for his fourth of the afternoon.

With afive-point lead, Moe survived afew

Balfour kicked abehind after the siren to make the margin an equal one goal. Moe playing-coach Declan Keilty was again acolossus downback, and had Luke Mulqueen for company. Prowse kicked three goals,while leadersSim and Baldi were prominent. Winger Bryce Collingsalsorated amention, after reportedly covering 16km during the game.

The win made it 10 years of victories for Moe against Bairnsdale at home, although the Redlegs againshowed genuine signs they will be abig improver thisseason, as predicted by yourstruly.

Bairnsdale has three wins from five games, andhas now pushed finals fancies Traralgon and Moe in theirtwo losses. Teams travelling downtoBairnsdale willneed to be aware the Redlegs will present adifferent beast in their own backyard.

Will Mitchell, Kieran Vickery, East, Randall Stewart, Blenheim and Cooper Harvey were their best last Saturday.

Stretch: Moe’s Lachlan McGrath kickeda goal at theweekend,which proved to be crucial given the Lions finalwinning margin of six points. Photograph: Julie Sin

Maroons surge Power in final quarter frenzy

FOOTBALL

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

TRARALGON made it three wins in arow.

The Maroons overcame adetermined Wonthaggi, getting the points in asomewhat dour 10.9 (69) to 6.6 (42) encounter.

Amazingly,lastSaturday wasTraralgon’s first day game at Terry Hunter Oval for the season.

The Maroons may have taken time to adjust to the red four piece, as they kicked as many goals in the last quarter as they had in the preceding three.

The fivegoalsthat did come in the final termallowedthe home side to break away and eventually win by 27 points, making for the obligatory Gatorade showerfor debutant Alex Lovison.

Up until then however it had been an arm wrestle, withjust 10, five and seven points separating the sides at each break.

Traralgonwas the superior team in the second halfall thingsconsidered, evidenced by aseven goal to two showing.

Josh Hamilton kickedthreegoalsand was among the best for the winners, as was Luis D’Angelo, Joel Scholtes, Conor Little, Chance Doultree and Jacob Van Iwaarden.

TheMaroons were also able to get another game into VFL listed player Tristen Waack, meaning he now only has to feature twice more to qualify for finals.

Wonthaggi, whostarted the season withthree straight losses coming off the back of aGrand Final appearance last year, might slowly be starting to come good.

Despite acurrent win-loss record of 1-4, the Power have welcomed backafew handy players the last few weeks, and beaten aSalesidethat carries arguably the strongest top six players in the competition.

Tim Knowles played his first game at the weekend, and playing-coach Jarryd Blair has now strung three games together, while Tom Davey is at least one player still to come back in.

Fergus O’Connor, Jack Blair, Jye Gilmour, Aiden Lindsay, Josh Bates and Josh Schulz were named in the best.

Who was the nuffy that said Traralgonwould finish eighth?

Parrots remain undefeated

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

SALE recorded amuch-needed win in Round 5of the Gippsland League.

The Magpies made the trip to Drouin, and returned with all they wanted -awin, no matter how ugly.

The match was every bit adangergame for Sale, who entered with two consecutive losses under their belt, against an opposition thatistraditionally very hard to beat at home.

Drouin showed exactly that in the first half, as both teams went into the sheds with six goals on the board, separated by only three points.

Sale put the foot down in the third, adding nearly as many goals as they had in the whole first half.

Having establisheda20-pointlead at three quarter time, the match had the makingsofone that could go down one of three paths: Drouin rallies at home, Sale kick away, or nothing much changes.

With two of those options working to the benefit of the visitors, they weregiven thelastone,and led by virtually the same amount at fulltime as they had 30 minutes earlier.

Goals wereshared by thewinners, with Will Leslie kicking four, Tom Campbellthree,and Bohdi Walker three.

Walker, Will Leslie and Jack Leslie were listed in the best. Hudson Holmes and Shannen Lange also played well, as did Derek Eggmolesse-Smith.

As football has away of keeping you grounded, that connotation might have been seen in Eggmolesse-Smith. Just threeyears ago he was

playing on the MCG, last Saturday he was having akick on good old Drouin RecReserve.

Drouin’s best were Kye Quirk, Will Papley, Aden Quirk, Ed Morris, Kaleb Hermansen and Jacob Sandman.

THE match between Leongatha and Warragul went largely as expected.

The only small surprise to come out of the Parrots’ victory was the winning margin, which sat at 61 points when the final scoreboard read 14.8 (92) to 4.7 (31).

Leongatha’s win maintained their unbeaten record in 2024, and on current form, it is hard to see them losing agamebefore the halfway mark of the season.

Usual suspects Cade Maskell, Tom Marriott and Ben Willis were best, alongwith Aaron Turton, Jake van der Plight and Nick Argento. Jack Lewsey, Tom Hobbs, Chris Raso, Isaac Wallace, Mitch Smart and Levi Moore did agood job for Warragul.

Former Warragulplayer Cooer Alger cameup against his old team, which arguably drew more attention than the actual game itself.

As much as the Parrots' recent premiership success is commendable, one does have to wonder just how levelthe playing field has been considering what has happened in the last few seasons.

Onecould argue Leongatha's success has been somewhat surrounded by a'if you can't beat ém, join ém' approach.

Warragul especially would have everyright to feel aggrieved, as they have lost Alger, Kim Drew and Noah Gown all to the Parrots, the last two names being vital cogs in Leongatha's 2023 premiership.

LocalsclosinginontopeightwithSaints,Suns

FOOTBALL

AFL EXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

ROUND 8ofthe AFLseasonsaw arivalry roundof sorts, with anumber of oldenemiesgoingtoe-to-toe.

It all started with the traditional Adelaide Showdownbetweenthe Crowsand Power,followed by the oldest rivalry in the AFL -Carlton versus Collingwood.

Also featuring throughout Round 8was The Battle of the Bridge -Sydney versus GWS, and the Q-Clash to round out the weekend’s action between Brisbane and Gold Coast.

ST KILDA and Traralgon’s TimMembrey claimed their third win of the season, when the Saints defeated North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, 15.13 (103) to 10.5 (65) on Saturday.

The Kangaroos startedconfidently with three majors in arow following the Saints’ opening goal to lead by two goals early in the first quarter.

St Kilda kicked the final three goals of the quarter to hold aone goal lead at quarter time.

The home side added fourmore goalsinthe second term to extend their lead, pulling away to a28-point halftime lead.

An even battle ensued throughout the third term, with goals going through at either end, but St Kilda kept truckingalong,adding4.2 (26) to North Melbourne’s 3.2 (20).

The game was far beyond reach for the luckless Kangaroosinthe fourth quarter. Both sidesadded three goals, seeing the Saints home by 38 points for their third win of the season.

Membrey collected 12 disposals and kicked 1.1 in the win, taking five marks and having six score involvements.

GOLD COAST travelled up to Brisbane for the 26th Q-Clash on Sunday night.

Moe’s Bailey Humphrey was left out of the team, listed as managed on the AFL website. He

is expected to return for the Suns’ Round 9clash against North Melbourne.

Brisbane found their first win at the Gabba this season,getting home by 34 points,10.19 (79) to 6.9 (45).

The Lions started well, which hadn’t been their problem as of late, up by 22 points at quarter time.

They had to make sure their margin at halftime was quite significant, with their second half lapses surely sitting in the backofevery Lions player’s mind. That they did, adding another three goals to the Suns’ zero, to see themselves ahead by 40 points at the main break.

But then, those jitters returned in the second half, with the Lions going goalless in the third quarter, albeit kicking nine behinds. Gold Coast only added two goalstotheir tally, reducingthe margin by four points to 36.

The Lions lost the last quarter too, but their margin was too great to be caught. Gold Coast added 2.4 (16) in the last to Brisbane’s 2.2 (14).

Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth worked hard from the half forward flank, racking up 17 disposals and a goal, takingfivemarks and havingmorethan 400 metres gained.

Clinical as always was Fish Creek and Moe’s Sam Flanders, who was the highest-ranked Gold Coast player in defeat, collecting 30 disposals, while taking five marks, laying four tackles, and having five clearances, along with 495 metres gained.

MORWELL’S Changkuoth Jiath suffered a fresh setback recently,goingdown with aquad injury days before he was expected to return to Hawthorn’s VFL affiliate, Box Hill.

The length of Jiath’s injuryissaidtobeone week, yet it is expected he will take his time to return to AFL football to avoid any chance of reinjuring himself.

Jiath completed two returns from back-to-back hamstring injuries,before suffering an Achilles strain earlier this year.

Gippslanders: Traralgon’s TimMembrey (left) did battle with Sale’s Charlie Comben during the match between St Kildaand North Melbourne at theweekend.

Photograph: AFL Galleries

MID GIPPSLAND FNL

:MGreen 2JBest 2BNeville RMcDonald BFlavelle. Tarwin: CAgnew J Osborne. BEST:Foster:H Hoppner BCripps BNeville CWrayMEales MGreen Tarwin: B Chalmers HCumming FWarren TVanderkolk KMcCarthyMZagni MORWELL EAST 4.3 8.6 13.8 16.10 (106)

9.16 (70)

East:C Wangman5CIorangi3R Michaelides 3J FrancisN Kyriacou L Towns JLont BKimberley Newborough: LFlahavin 2N Wheildon 2KJennings 2DGrech 2W Collings BEST:Morwell East:RMichaelides BKimberley LTowns LDay JLontIAbas. Newborough: LFlahavin PAinsworth ZSkinner ASkinner LCordner MEdebohls

FISHCREEK7.5 15.10 20.14 26.20 (176)

HILLEND 3.0 4.1 4.1 5.2 (32)

GOALS:Fish Creek:DBerryman 8J Staley 5JShaw2 BHarfield-park 2JStefani 2T Buckley 2JHayesW Voorham HSmith SMcCookeT Cameron. Hill End: BGorman 2HMooreL Wilson SCalway. BEST:FishCreek:JHayesT Buckley DBerryman RDeBiase HSmith JStaley. Hill End: SCalwayJ Conley AFawcett LWilson JFairfull JSchiavello MDU 2.1 3.4 5.5 13.11 (89)

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WStewart JBromley AAllen. Boolarra: ASheers 2RAdams BMason CBell GRichards BEST:Meeniyan

Hawks claim impressive scalp

showing the gulf between the top and bottom of the Mid Gippsland ladder.

FishCreekcoach Jarrod Walker was pleasedwith what transpired on and off the field.

TOORAV MIRBOO NORTH

Lewis Toora: JGuganovic WCashin ARhodes LDyson

Creek:MCoutts 4T Horsburgh 4J Holloway2 AVerboon LParkG Batten Thorpdale: LSwain 3JFahey. BEST: Stony Creek:N TrottoMPortelliT Horsburgh J BattersbyJ HollowayLPark Thorpdale: HEdwards JFahey JSinclair-Stanley RKerrison B Pisa DHammond

6.4 11.9 15.11

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Dumbalk Utd:B Cantwell 4JDunn 4LHarris 3MBeacham 2JLeeden JBallagh RWeaverBMoscript NMathieson RCheckley BArnup TDennehy. Boolarra: G Richards 2T Armsden TBeamish JMaggs THolley BEST:Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd:B Arnup RCheckley JLeeden ABattersbyR

Morwell East: STutton RCarlson CHall LTactorA Dodd ITerrick LADDER

THE Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League ladder may still be alittle way from taking shape, but after amonth of football, we are starting to get abetter indication as to what clubs are, or might be capable of.

Fourrounds have now been completed, with Morwell Eastemerging as arguably the biggest early season talking point.

MORWELL EAST VNEWBOROUGH

THE undoubted match of the round was the clash betweentwo of last year's finalists

As good as the Hawks hadbeen in their unbeaten start to the season, their weekend match against asidewho had played in the last two Grand Finals, was alwaysgoing to loom as their biggest test to date

Newborough, at the Kennel, in front of an enthusiastic crowd can be adaunting experience, but it was oneMorwell East coachPaul Henrywas also able to get agood first-handlook at the ammunition he had at hisdisposal.

After the game, he surely has every indication his army is ready to go to war.

Morwell East recorded atough, honest, impressivewin over Newborough16.10 (106) to 9.16 (70).

Henry described it as amonumental win.

"Massive test against Newborough. We produced exactly what we had produced the last three weeks, it was great to do it against the benchmark of the league. Huge effort by our players," he said.

The win indeed has raised the eyebrows of most in the competition, with the Hawks quickly being discussed, even this early in the season, as apremiership contender.

Bulldogs coach Craig Skinner paid credit to the opposition.

"Morwell East wereaclass above today, we were beaten in most areas and again kicked points when goals were premium," he said.

"We have abit of work to do butgetting highquality opposition each weekgivesusa good early guide to what’s required to finish in the top half of the draw."

MDU VBOOLARRA

GIVEN the importance of victory,the battle of the Demons was always going to be aboutthe premiership points ratherthan the 'namesake' between the two clubs.

MDU had confronted atough fortnight of football prior to last week’s bye, and were now back on their homedeckand keen to register their first home ground win against avisitingsidethat had indicatedthey would also be up for the challenge.

MDU proved too strong, winning13.11 (89) to 6.4 (40)

Victorious coach Nathan Allen was happy withthe result, although the scoreboard may have proven afalse indication.

"Anothergreat dayfor footy at ourhome deck. Boolarra really came to play and made us earn everythingwegot. The end score doesn’t show how tight of agame it was all day," he said.

"A good dayonSaturday,very pleased with afour-quarter effort, had afew standout players but all-in-all played well as ateam which was good to see," he said.

"Hill End cracked in all day and supported us reallywell in the social roomsafter the game which we appreciate."

It's those little things of paying your opponentrespecteven in loss, that indicates Rovers coachAmbuUliando is teaching his men about the true essence of the game and earning respect.

"It was arough day at Fish Creek for the Hillmen. Credit to the boys, they fought hard allday anddidn'tgive up, just hopingtohave afew players back from injurynext week against Yinnar," he said.

The Rovers are alittle way off where they needtobe, but Uliandohas patience and the ability to lead his team slowly but surely in the right direction.

The testfor Hill End won'tbeleadership, it will be the resilience of the playing group and the off field support that must also remain true.

THORPDALE VSTONY CREEK

THE Blues were only just getting their breath back after being knocked around by Foster aweek prior, when avisiting Stony Creek side arrivedplanning to topple the home side.

The Lions were well aware that awin against their more favoured opponents would be astepcloser to them achieving oneoftheir most desired preseason goals -progression up the ladder.

However, the result also showed that as good as Stony Creek are, the game can also be cruel, after Thorpdale won 13.5 (83) to 12.5 (77).

The one-goal margin yet another indication of just how close this competition is and how thesmallest improvements can make abig difference.

Thorpdale coach JasonWinderlich said whilewinning was good, there was much to improve on.

"Happytocome away with thefour points. Lots to work on stillbut looked better in the secondhalf. Anothertrip down South Gippsland to face the much improved Toora (he said),” he said.

The Blues have toughed outacouple of one kick victoriesnow, and thereisevery possibility therewill be more close encounters to come, not only for Thorpdale but for Stony Creek also.

"We went into the game knowing it was goingtobeatight contestand that we would have to play at our best to stay with them," Lions coach Chris Verboon said.

"We had afew key position players out and the boys that filled those spots did agreat job. It is frustrating to lose another close game but we shouldn’t be unhappy withthe effort."

EVERY win, in fact any win, for either of these two teams is worth celebrating this season. Withwork stilltobedone by both, grabbing opportunities for rare victories is absolutely crucial.

Toora,ontheir home deck, were never going to be an easy task for Mirboo North. The Magpies jumped out of the blocks, leading at every break and getting the four premiership points in an 11.11 (77) to 6.8 (44) finish.

Magpies coach Jack Weston was chuffed to be able to sing the song.

"Mirboo North controlled the game in patches andhad repeat forward entries.It was really pleasing to see our defendershold up to this pressureand not allow them to kick awinning score," he said.

"Offensively we probablyallowed conditions to stifle our ball movement somewhat. Some good passages and individual efforts put a winning score on the board."

Although Mirboo North showed glimpses of good ball movement, finding their way to goal was abridge too far more times thannot.

Mirboo Northcoach Damien Turner conceded the better side won.

“Toora were too good for us today. Credit to Jack and his boys," he said.

"We foughtbackhard coming into halftime, but apoor second half let Toora take control of the game.

"Consistency is still our key focus, and we will continue to work on this. Again our willingness to fighthard all dayisreally positive from ayoung group."

TARWIN VFOSTER

FOUR rounds in and Tarwin finally got their chance to showcase the team in front of ahometown crowd.

The early signs for the Sharks had been good, their win just seven daysprior over Boolarra seemingly aperfect platform from which to launch into rivals Foster.

The Tigers had been hit and hurt in their win againstThorpdale in Round 3, but whether they were going to be fragile as aresult would be put to thetest earlyby Tarwin.

Foster overcameany doubts, winning a grinding game 7.7 (49) to Tarwin 2.8 (20), reinforcing what most already knew, and that was -never underestimateawounded Tiger. Tigers coach SamDavies was full of praise forhis troops.

“Adversity createsopportunity, we made seven forced changes from the previous week and with more already out we were really up against it playing afit, quick team," he said.

"Really proud of the groupand the way we are backing our system in.The win was a great way to celebrate milestones from first gamers to two hundreds."

Thosecelebrations indicate the contrast of abilityFosterhas, from youngsters donning the yellow and blackfor the firsttimetothose loyal to the club for adecade.

Tarwin caoch Jason Kennedy said it was adisappointing outcome.

“We knew that we needed to be at our best and we were just not switched on,” he said.

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Winningtight games can often be the difference between asuccessful season and one that gets away. Boolarra has proven they have what it takes, but games have been lost, not through lack of effort, but short periods of concentration.

Boolarra coach Brendan Mason was willing to put the game in perspective.

"Forthree quarters we wereright in the game. Played some pretty good footy and were able to stop MDU'srun andspread, but credit to Nathan and his team, they were just too strong in the end and ran over the top of us," he said.

"Much needed rest this week with so many injuries, looking forward to getting some cavalry back after thebye and hopefully getting our season back on track."

With continued effort, there is little doubt the Lions will be the recipient of some good fortune and beingonthe right side of upcoming close encounters this season.

FISH CREEK VHILLEND

ACLASSIC tale of David and Goliath, except without the fairytale ending loomed large for Hill End, as they made one of their longest trips of the season to take on the reigning premier.

Fish Creek, coming of aloss, got backonthe winner’slistwitharesultthatwas probably neverindoubt, but the margin was to be of interest.

The margin in the end was 144 points, with the Kangaroos winning 26.20 (176) to 5.2 (32),

YINNAR -BYE

Blues brothers: Thorpdale heldoff astrong StonyCreek opposition. Photograph supplied

Morwell East continue unbeaten run

NETBALL

By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

MOE humbled Bairnsdale in Round 5ofGippsland League netball, winning 77 to 29 at home.

The Lions, on afast and flying start to their premiership defence, again showed the competition that they are the real deal.

Moe midcourter Charlize Bird returned from injury, quickly getting back into the swing of things and securing aspotinthe best. Alex Moody was exceptional, as was coach Ramayer Gourley in a dominant shooting display.

Ruby Dunkley, Anna Mooney and Sally Deller were notable in defeat for the Redlegs. Wonthaggi escaped ascare as Traralgon narrowly went down to the Power 45-38.

While it wasn't another fairy-tale ending for the Maroons, Traralgon has many positive signs for the future.

The match wasalmost neck-and-neck,but Wonthaggicapitalised on every opportunity to win away from home.

Power shooter Cassidy Bowman was too strong under thepost, while midcourters Alana McRae andEllie Bates were impressive.

Despite the loss, Traralgon's younggunsare showing some real fight. The exciting midcourt combination of Milly Murphy, Ashlyn Pavey and Montanna Styles worked brilliantly, earning each of themamention in the best.

In herAGrade debut season, Grace Van Tilburg has been aforce to be reckoned with, shooting very effectively. Van Tilburg willbeone to watch in the upcoming years.

Maffra had no luck on Saturday, falling to Morwell 83-19.

The Tigers wanted to prove they're still in finals contention, and after awin of this magnitude, showed they may well be.

Morwell travelled to Maffra and quickly got out to a23-goal lead by the first break.

First-year Morwell shooter, Tiffany Boatman put

in the work, facilitating plays from goal attack, shooting 37 goals. Coach Courtney Garth led by exampleindefence, limiting the Eagles to an average of just under five goals aquarter.

Tiger Seish Boyd-Thomas was also good in the win.

The Eagles' scores were hard to come by, but they persevered and celebratedall the small wins.

Krystal Craft, Chloe Felsbourg and Jana Hennig performed well.

Drouin wasjust too strong for Sale, and defeated the Magpies 64-21.

Sale was forced to drivedown the Princes Highway to face afull-strength Hawks side with little chance of beating them.

The Magpies' start was slow, as they went down by ninegoals in the first term. Hawks Kym Diston, Karina Proctor and Ruby Pritchett were on their A-game, making it hard for the Magpies.

Sale's Kate Van der Voort once again made the most of the Magpies scoring opportunities, scoring 16 of their total, but it just wasn't Sale's day. Kristy Glover and Hannah Abdalla were also impressive despite the loss.

Warragul got the job done on the road, beating Leongatha 60-52.

The Parrots started well,lingeringwithin one goal by the first break, but Warragul managed to hold them at bay.

The Guls welcomed back former Suncorp Super Netball shooter Emma Ryde, who put on adominant show under the post, shooting 55 of the 60 goals. Warragul's Becky Dixon and Sienna Green were also good.

The Parrots reallypushed astrongWarragul side, and would be happy with their performance.

Leongatha's Jayde Hall, Nicola Marriott and former MirbooNorth star MikaeliHilliar were named in the best for their team.

MORWELL EAST are undefeated after four rounds of Mid Gippsland netball.

The Hawks travelled to Newborough at the weekend to take on the Bulldogs.

Starstoreachtheirfullpotential

NETBALL GIPPSLAND STARS

BY ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

IN Round 9ofthe VictorianNetball League Under 23 season, the Gippsland Stars went down 55-27 to the Peninsula Waves in Frankston on Sunday, May 5.

The Stars thought they could use the momentum fromagood performance against the Saints last week, which saw them push for three quarters, but the Waves were too strong.

The Stars wentbacktoold habits, scoring one of their own goals and allowing the Waves to pile on three before scoring three goals back, all within four minutes of the match.

Traralgon’s Myah Healey and Sophie Lecchino both started in offence for the Stars, playing well together.

The Starswerewithin reach of the Waves by the firstterm, only seven goals down at 17-10. Moepremiership-winningmidcourter Charlize Bird was back on the court to play her first game for the Gippsland Stars VNL side, joining the established middle third with Bairnsdale’s Paris Dunkley and Morwell’s Chloe Radford. The Waves managed to take advantage of the Stars missedshotstogo29-17upatthe main break.

Despite aclinical pressuredisplayfromHollie Bugeja in wing defence that earned her Player of the Match honours, the Stars couldn’t claw back the margin, losing by 28 goals.

The Stars’ performance showed great potential once again, with the young teams ability to match sides above them on the ladder.

It was alwaysgoingtobehard foranew VNL team to secure wins in their first season, but the Stars arewinning elsewhere. They're winning the heartsofGippsland, they’re winning the small battles, and they're winning at persevering.

This week might be where the Stars get their breakthrough and record their second win of the season.

The girls from Gippsland will play the Western Warriors at the State Hockey Netball Centre tonight (Wednesday, May 8).

Withthe Warriors sitting10th on the ladder with one win yet better percentage, awin for the Stars could surge them out of the wooden spoon position.

The Warriors fell one goal short to the Bendigo Strikers earlier this season (a team the Stars got the better of). Perhaps thatmay give theyoung Gippsland side confidence to secure that win.

Despite being aclose, well-matched affair, the Hawks escaped the 'Borough with a41-33 win.

The Hawks have won fouronthe trot to start 2024, but they might find themselves under the pump when they face aFish Creek side that got the better of Yinnar, next week.

Mirboo North just fell short against Toora, going down 43-41.

The Tigers might've gone home from Toora feeling accomplished they had pushed aformer Grand Finalist all the way to the end.

Boolarra did not feel as accomplished whenthey lost to ahigh-flying MDU side,inThe Battleofthe Demons, losing 55-38.

Foster has worked hard to get off the bottom of the ladder.

The Tigers managed to beat Tarwin 56-44 in a convincinglydisplay that shouldkeep them above five other teams on the ladder for now.

StonyCreekgot the better of afresh faced Thorpdale, 37-19.

Yinnar and Fish Creek had the bye. SALE CITY is the team to beat this season in North Gippsland.

The Bulldogs continue to dominate, with Glengarry being their latest victim at the weekend in a47-36 scoreline. TheBulldogs don't mind playing away from home, and came away with a convincing 11-goal victory.

Woodside had no qualms welcoming Cowwarr, in what was an inevitabledefeat for the Saints.

The Wildcats maintained asolid performance to win 61-39.

Heyfield was another team that held their own even on the road,travelling to Yarram to hand the Demonettes an eye-watering 54-9 loss.

Rosedale held off Yallourn Yallourn North with a33-24 victory, while Churchillgot the best of Traralgon Tyers United, 46-36.

Gormandale had the bye.

Netball Scoreboard

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE -ROUND 5

AGRADE - Drouin 64 dSale21, Warragul 60 dLeongatha 52, Wonthaggi 45 dTraralgon 38, Moe 77 dBairnsdale 29, Morwell 83 dMaffra13.

BGRADE - Drouin 46 dSale34, Leongatha 57 dWarragul 36, Traralgon 47 dWonthaggi 32, Moe 63 dBairnsdale 35, Morwell 59 dMaffra26.

CGRADE - Drouin 52 dSale24, Leongatha 34 dWarragul 24, Wonthaggi 45 dTraralgon 33, Bairnsdale 30 dMoe 27,Morwell 36 dMaffra34.

17 AND UNDER - Sale 38 dDrouin 22, Leongatha 59 dWarragul 13,Traralgon 46 d Wonthaggi 29, Bairnsdale 46 dMoe 19,Maffra 44 dMorwell 24.

15 AND UNDER - Sale 47 dDrouin 19, Leongatha 34 dWarragul 32, Traralgon 58 d Wonthaggi 18,Bairnsdale 35 dMoe 33, Maffra 41 dMorwell 30.

13 AND UNDER - Sale 34 dDrouin 20, Leongatha 54 dWarragul 4, Traralgon 52 d Wonthaggi 2, Moe 37 dBairnsdale 11,Maffra57 dMorwell 7.

MID GIPPSLAND -ROUND 4

AGRADE - MorwellEast 41 dNewborough 33, Toora43dMirboo North 41, MDU 55 dBoolarra 38, Foster 56 dTarwin 44, Stony Creek 37 d Thorpdale,Fish Creek bye,Yinnar bye.

BGRADE -Morwell East 56 dNewborough 44, Mirboo North 58 dToora43, Boolarra69d MDU 48, Foster 94 dTarwin 23, StonyCreek 72 dThorpdale 22, Fish Creek 40 dHillEnd 28, Yinnar bye.

CGRADE - MorwellEast 39 dNewborough 34, Toora32dMirboo North 31, MDU 46 d Boolarra42, Tarwin 39 dFoster 17,Stony Creek 42 d Thorpdale 12, Hill End 30 dFish Creek 25, Yinnar bye.

DGRADE - MorwellEast 25 dNewborough 24, Toora20drawMirboo North 20, MDU 30 d Boolarra25, Tarwin 51 dFoster 32, StonyCreek

66 dThorpdale,Fish Creek 40 dHillEnd 22, Yinnar bye.

17 AND UNDER - Newborough 30 dMorwell East 16,Toora41dMirboo North 14,Boolarra 41 dMDU 40, Fish Creek 38 dHillEnd 22, Yinnar bye, StonyCreek bye.

15 AND UNDER - Morwell East 29 d Newborough 26, Toora31dMirboo North 24, Boolarra40dMDU 31, Foster 31 dTarwin 10, Hill End 40 dFish Creek 16,Yinnar bye,Stony Creek bye

13 AND UNDER - Mirboo North 14 dToora 7, MDU 23 dBoolarra22, Tarwin 36 dFoster 2, Hill End 30 dFish Creek 10,Newborough bye, Yinnar bye,Stony Creek bye

NORTH GIPPSLAND -ROUND 4

AGRADE - Woodside 61 dCowwarr 39, Heyfield 54 dYarram9,Churchill 46 dTraralgon TyersUnited 36, Sale City47dGlengarry 36, Rosedale 33 dYallournYallournNorth 24, Gormandale bye

BGRADE - Woodside 66 dCowwarr 29, Heyfield 48 dYarram31, Churchill 47 dTTU 36, Sale City57d Glengarry24, YYN 40 dRosedale 27,Gormandale bye

CGRADE - Woodside 48 dCowwarr 12,Yarram 33 dHeyfield 15,Churchill 39 draw TTU 39, Sale City32 d Glengarry22, YYN 32 dRosedale 28, Gormandale bye

DGRADE - Woodside35dCowwarr 17,Heyfield 23 dYarram 21, Churchill 33 dTTU 29, Sale City40d Glengarry12, Rosedale 38 dYYN 35, Gormandale bye 17 AND UNDER - Woodside 49 dCowwarr 9, Heyfield 48 dYarram8,TTU 32 dChurchill 12, Sale City50dGlengarry18, Rosedale 42 dYYN 15,Gormandale bye 15 ANDUNDER - Woodside 35 dCowwarr 2, Heyfield 77 dYarram1,TTU 65 dChurchill 10 Sale City31dGlengarry16, Rosedale 33 dYYN 14,Gormandale bye

NORTH GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

Bombers claim Crocka Cup

FOOTBALL

NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY TOM HAYES

JUST another twist in the tale.

How many more will 2024 have in store?

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9.8 13.14 14.19 (103)

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2.0 5.6 9.8 11.12 (78)

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After four rounds we are still left looking for answers in the North Gippsland football competition.

Only Woodside and Yarram remain undefeated, and my guess is no one had both of these teams leading the way on their bingo card.

Last year’s grandfinalist in Woodside have shuffledalong to awin-loss record of 4-0, while the Demons are the surprise packet, sitting in third at 3-0

Meanwhile on the opposite end of things, Churchill find themselves 1-3 after four rounds, something they wouldn’thave experienced in quitealongtime, if not, ever.

Everything in between might as well be decided with the toss of acoin, that’show unpredictable things are at this stage.

THE Crocka Cup belongs to TTU.

The Bombersput on aclassydisplayat Gaskin Park to send the Cougars into aspiral to start the 2024 season, winning 16.19 (115) to 8.8 (56).

With the added services of ex-AFL footballers Heath Shaw and Stephen Milne, their efforts still weren’t enough to drag the home side overthe line.

TTU was back to their best by putting Churchill to the sword in the opening term, kicking 6.5 (41) to 1.2 (8).

The Crocka Cup means so muchto Churchill, as the clubs remember the life of David ‘Crocka’ Williams, the 259-game Churchilllegend,and father of seven-time Churchill best-and-fairest, Chris ‘Squid’ Williams.

Churchill mounted theircomeback, and weren’tgoing to go down without afight, kicking 5.3 (33)oftheir owntoTTU’s 2.4 (16), leaving the Cougars down by just 16 points at the half.

We had agameonour hands.

TTU had their chanceonceagain to add to their advantage after halftime, adding four goalstotwo, seeing the marginpast five goals as the third term came to aclose.

Churchill were unable to get agriponthe match in the final quarter, as the Bombers kicked four goals, keeping the Cougarsgoalless to stretch the margin out to 59 points by the final siren.

An all-round performancebythe Bombers saw 12 players kick amajor. Flynn Shields (two goals)claimedthe Crocka Medal,while Michael Jacobsen, Hayden Willaton, Jake Cashmore,Mitchell Mustoe and Stuart Goddard were the best for the Crocka Cup holders.

the win over a“talented, young side”.

“Weprobably lacked alittleurgency and intensityinthe first half,whichwespoke about at halftime, and it was good to see the way the boys responded to start the third term,” Hutton said.

“Although we ended up putting some good passages of playtogether,itwas pretty scrappy for the most part, and gives us plenty to work on.”

For YYN, Dean Macdonald (seven goals), Ben Morrow,Dylan Bath, Lachlan Rees, Josh Keyhoe and DylanBentley provided the winning touch.

Rosedale’s best was Spencer Fox, Riley Boyle, Luke Stuckey, Mitchell Caruana, as well as Jay and Rohan Diamond.

YYN will look for back-to-back wins this weekend, hosting Glengarry –who’s only win has come against Gormandale.

Rosedale will travel to Cowwarr hoping to return to the winner’s list.

SOMEONE hadtohavetheir firsttaste of defeat.

That side was Heyfield,asthey fell to Yarram on their home deck at the weekend, 11.12 (78) to 7.12 (54).

There wasplenty to play for, which has appeared to be aconstant theme in the NGFNL this year, as no game is considered a‘gimme’.

TheKangaroos did what they do best, putting ascore on the board early. They forced theDemons to make areply, after taking an eight-pointlead at the end of the first quarter.

But just as Yarram has shown previously this season, they can work their way back into any game, and that’swhatthey setout doing.

During the second quarter, they didn’t just halt the Kangaroos from kicking away, but the Demons forced their hand by taking the lead at the half.

Essentially four goals to two in the second term saw the Demons lead at the main change, nonetheless, thegamewas very much in the air –justthree points in it.

Just whenHeyfield needed aresponse, they weren’tabletosupplyone,asthe Yarram train continued to steam straight ahead.

Another four massive goals in the third term made things difficult for Heyfield, despite them kicking two of their own.

Just 13 points separated the sides at the finalbreak, with Yarram still in command.

But as we have seen so farthis season, Heyfield can changethe game with the click of afinger.

Most would’ve have expected Heyfield to launch their attack in the final quarter. They did, but it wasn’t effective at all.

Both sides had at least five scoringshots in the final term, enough to flip the script –yet it remained the same.

Yarram kicked 2.4 (16), but Heyfield was just as wasteful, kicking 0.5 (5).

Tyers to face reigning premier Traralgon Tyers United. The Kangaroos will surely bounce back this weekend, when they host Gormandale.

AWELL-FOUGHT fight was had in Woodside.

Sure,the Wildcatsmoved to 4-0, but it wasn’twithoutatussle against Cowwarr first, winning 16.19 (115) to 11.10 (76). The Saints were up for the fight early, taking advantage of Woodside’s sometimes slow starts.

Cowwarr had the early advantage, scoring 4.4 (28) to 2.3 (15)inthe openingterm to force areply from the home side.

Areply is exactly what came next, as Woodside worked theirway back intothe game with relative ease.

Amonster 7.6 (48) was added to the Wildcats’ total in the second term, while the Saints managed 1.2 (8), losing their lead, going down by 27 points at the main break. There were no shortages of scores moving into the second half, with both sides adding to the board consistently.

Cowwarr won the third term, kicking 3.3. (21) to Woodside’s 2.7 (19), but ultimately the margin remained four kicksout of reach. Woodside put the gamebeyonddoubt in the final quarter, kicking five majors to three to take another four points, home by 39 points. Matt Dyke,Daniel Farmer (five goals), Josh Morgan, Mark Collison, Ryan Foat and Thomas King all contributed to the Wildcats win.

Cowwarr’s Haydn Hector, Connor Cook, Ben Coffey, Jackson Davison, NickTwomey and Brady Hood were valiant in defeat. Woodsideare oneofthree teams to have thebye this weekend. Cowwarr will look to get on the winner’s list for the first time in 2024 when they host Rosedale.

SALE CITY are back on track.

The Bulldogs recovered their woes of last week, pumping Glengarry 14.19 (103) to 4.6 (30).

Afree-flowing first term saw eight goals, six of which went the way of the visitors, as Sale City held a27-point quarter time lead. The Bulldogs kept the Magpies goalless on theirhomedeck either side of halftime. In the meantime, Sale City went froma47-point halftimelead to a75-point three quarter time advantage.

With the foot coming off the pedal in the last quarter, the Magpies won the quarter, kicking2.1 (13)to1.5 (11), to reduce the margin ever so slightly to 73 points.

For the visitors, Hudson Tollner,Kaden McCulloch, Abe Schuback, Declan Scriven and Rudy Wilson helped the Bulldogs over the line in vice captain Mitch Evans’ 200th game.

BEST:SaleCity: BWilson LKnightJReid NWilson DCrowson NRand. Glengarry: CWhitehead SDarbyH Young JMoloney LGreenhill FBlizzard

2.3 7.9 10.13 14.18 (102)

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WOODSIDE 7.4 10.9 17.11 20.13 (133)

COWWARR 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 (2)

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TRARALGON TYERS 4.310.715.10 18.15 (123)

CHURCHILL 1.1 3.2 4.2 4.3 (27)

GOALS:TTU: RDenovan 5T Spagnolo 2H Whateley 2N Wasalski 2J Stimson 2TTangi M Noble JColaciello BSelwynSMoon. Churchill: CHarris ABusk TCrawfordLHecker. BEST: TTU: TCrosbyNLeslie TTangi SMoonT Cooper HWhateley Churchill: TDicoratoJGina M Grimes HBerechree LHeckerW Towers

ROSEDALE 7.7 14.11 21.17 27.22 (184) YYN 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

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For Churchill, Chris ‘Squid’ Williams did his dad proud, alongside BaileyFlanigan, Shaw,Brendan Holt, Jordan Fenech and Ryan Lowrie.

Milne kicked two goals in his first game of the year. He visited the Gippsland region last year, playingaone-off game for Yarragon in the Ellinbank and DistrictFootball-Netball League.

As for Shaw, he has made himself aregular for East Keilor in the Essendon and District Football League. He has lined up for them since 2021, but has not yet played for them so far in 2024.

The two ex-AFL playersstuckaround at Gaskin Parkthat nightfor asportsman night, hosted by Sale Greyhound Club’s Rob Popplestone.

Those at the club’s function rooms were treated to some great stories from the two, includingaQ&A portion and auctions of signed memorabilia.

TTU host Yarram this weekend, which is shaping up as an all-important fixture, whileChurchill rest withtheir first bye of the season.

THE Jets found away

Yallourn Yallourn North registeredtheir second win of the season, seeing off Rosedale, 12.7 (79) to 8.10 (58).

Both sides had their fair share of momentum in the openinghalf, with YYNupby nine points at quarter time. Rosedale then launched acomeback to lead by two points at the half.

Rosedale was fresh off the high after scoring their first win of the season over Sale City last weekend,but they were unable to keep up with the Jets forthe entire four quarters in this encounter.

YYN put on another five goals to two in the third quarter to establish a17-point buffer at three quarter time.

The final term had some added ferocity, making it harder to score for either side.

Rosedale kickedanother,but the Jets kicked two, to close out 21-point winners.

YYN coach Tom Hutton was pleased with

Kayleb Pearce, LeviMunns,Matt Clavarino, captain Griffin Underwood, Thomas Sheedy and Jake McFarland were highlights for the winning side.

Brandan Manson, Liam Heasley, Rob McMillan, Dylan Patmore, Tyson Birss and Kail Hole were impressive for Heyfield. Yarram face atough opponent to keep their season flawless this weekend, travelling to

Glengarry’s best was Ben Truin, Jordan Thomas, Callum Mitchell, Declan Massaro, Jesse Lee and Bobby Lever-Makin. Sale City move to 2-2 and up into the top five, while Glengarry’s percentage dipped below 50 per cent.

The Bulldogs will join Woodside and Churchill with the bye in Round 5, while Glengarry travels to Yallourn North to take on the Jets.

Big names: Former AFL players Stephen Milne and Heath Shaw playedfor Churchill at the weekend. Thepair arepictured with Kylea Williams,wifeofthe lateDavid ‘Crocka’ Williams,and mother of current-dayCougarschampion, Chris.Churchill and TTU play annuallyfor the Crocka Cup,as partofthe Crocka Foundation,raising awareness and prevention of sudden cardiac death. Photograph supplied

Garth the great creates club record

NETBALL

GIPPSLAND

LEAGUE

BY ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC

ONE for the history books.

Morwell coach, Courtney Garth became the first netballer in Morwell Football Netball Club history to reach 250 AGrade games recently.

The TigersgaveGarth amilestone to remember, winningbynine goalsagainst WonthaggiinRound 3ofthe Gippsland League.

Athree time premiership winner (2014, 2019 and 2022),life member and league best-and-fairest winner,Garth is no stranger to monumental milestones.

The gun defenderhas cementedher home within the bounds of Morwell FNC for the past 17 years.

"Morwell FNC is more than just asportsclub -it's aplace where community, history, and support converge," she said.

"The family-friendly atmosphere and the interconnectedness betweenfootball and netball creates astrongsense of belonging. It's been such a significant part of my life andmyfamily’s history." For Garth, Morwell FNC is like an extended family.

"Morwell Football-Netball Club loyalty holds significance for me because it represents adeep connection to my roots, community, and the values instilled in me over the years," she said.

"It’s about honouring the club’s history,supporting its future, and being part of something larger than myself.Plus, the bondsformed with teammatesand supporters makeitfeel like a second family."

With such an extensivecareer at the Tigers,

for AGrade games carries agreat deal of meaning for Garth.

"I’m honoured and grateful to have reached the milestone. It’s been 17 years, and my journey reflects not only personal accomplishments, premierships but also the bonds forged with teammates who have become lifelong friends. It’s hard to fully comprehend but I’m sure over time it will really sink in," she said.

No doubt that amongGarth's most cherished memories in her lustrous career wouldbethe three Grand Final wins but, as apeople-person at heart, Garth said what was most important to her was the bonds and friendships she created.

"Such moments are rare, andI’m grateful for the opportunity to have experienced them, knowing that many never do (winning premierships)," she said.

"My teammates have played acrucial role in my journey, providing unwavering support throughout my career."

WhileGarth'sfirst Grand Final appearance was aspecial moment, it would be hard to top 2019.

In that season, the young teacher captained her side to league dominance and all the way into a Grand Final, winning the league MVP along the way.

Then, in the Grand Final,the Tigerscame out roaring and secured a46-41win againstTraralgon, and Garth was named best-on-court.

After the next two seasons were cut short,the Tiger train was back up and running again in 2022.Garth once again played abest-on-court performance and captained her side to Grand Final victory.

With Morwellamodern netballpowerhouse,

"The guidance and inspirationfrom coaches like Vicki Stevens, Rachel Paterson,and teammates Rachel Tatterson, ClaireMarks and TanyaBudge, have been instrumental in pushing me to strivefor excellence," she said.

"Their influence has undoubtedlycontributed to my growth and success in my sporting endeavours."

Garth started her athletic pursuits with basketball, learning fundamental skills and loving the aspect of team sport.

"As ayoung athlete, Ihad the privilege of participatinginbasketball as ajunior, where Iwas fortunate to be part of numerous exceptional teams. This experience instilled in me theunderstanding that teamwork brings numerous rewards," she said.

With many Gippslanders trying their hand at Victorian Netball League level and some even in the Suncorp Super Netball, Garth certainly had the talent to take that avenue but chose not to.

Though she thought about taking her talents as far as she could, she said she knew she only wanted to be at one club, and that one club was Morwell.

"It's true that a career at the highest level would have been appealing, however Iwas very content in playing alongside my bestfriends Rachel (Tatterson) and Claire(Marks) and creating some history for this great club we call home," she said.

Stillowning that defensive circle, Garth is showing no signs of slowing down.

Now coaching the Morwell AGrade side,Garth has another avenue to break records in.

"Coaching was the last thing that Iwanted to tick off this year and I’m so glad Itook on this challenge," she said.

Though Morwell has had aslowerstart to the season than previous years, Garth is keen to build upon the club's strong history.

"We have such agood groupofgirls amongst our senior list and can’t wait to build on that this year," she said.

"My affection for the club and its community runs deep, andI'm committed to being involved for as long as Ican. Theemergenceoftalented youngplayers keepsmemotivated,and Ihave confidence that the club will thrivefor years to come. No matter what I’ll be happy and fulfilled as long as I’m able to be leave the clubinthe best possible place to keep moving forward."

Coming to the club ayoung, flushedcheeked, 14-year-old girl to now leading the senior AGrade side,Garth has certainly grown.

The Morwell netball royalty hasn't always had it easy.Garth has experiencedher fair share of defeat and hardships, but found resilience being well supported by aclub that felt like home.

"I joinedthe club at the age of 14 and played all my junior years here. At 17,I earnedaspot on the AGrade team,and that same year,myBGrade team clinched the GrandFinal victory. ThoughI was disappointed, this moment fuelled my ambition to set high goals for myself," she said.

The competitionhasn't seen the last of Courtney Garth, with aspirations to reach the magical 300 game mark, she'll be sticking around.

breakingthe club record

Garth has had the opportunitytolearn off some of the best local netball brains.

Memories: Courtney Garthhas wonthree premierships withthe Tigers. Here, she celebratesthe 2019 triumph with good friends ClaireMarks,Rachel Patterson andRachel Tatterson.

Celebrate: TheMorwell AGrade sideget around Courtney Garthafter her record-making 250th A Grade game Photographs supplied

Historyinthe making: Courtney Garthrecentlybecame the firstplayertoreach 250 AGrade games forMorwell Football-Netball Club

TRARALGON DISTRICTJUNIORFOOTBALL LEAGUE

Saturday,May 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call TheMidwife.(PG,R) 1.30 Father Brown. (PGv,R) 2.15 George Clarke’sAmazing Spaces. (R) 3.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 4.00 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 5.00 CreativeTypes With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Face To Fake –ChelseaBonner (R) Leigh Saleschats with Chelsea Bonner

6.30 Back Roads: Boulia, Queensland. (R) Hosted by Heather Ewart.

7.00 ABCNews. Alookatthe topstories of theday

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) Father Brown encounters an old friend.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv,R) Abutterflycollector and founding member of aglobal society Circulus, is found murdered.

9.50 After TheParty. (MA15+l, R) Pennytries to put the past behind her.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) Theteam searches for alinkbetweenthe two bodies.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato 7.05 Karma’sWorld. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.40 Adam Hills: TheLast Leg. 12.15am Upstart Crow. 1.15 Would ILie To You? 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’sWorld. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

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6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Coastal Africa. 2.05 NITVNews: Nula. 2.35 Going Places. 3.35 Lycett And Wallis. 4.20 Hunting Aotearoa. 5.50 Going Native. 6.20 News. 6.30 Strait To ThePlate. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Queen Of The Damned. (2002, MA15+) 10.10 TikTok And NITVPresent: First Sounds Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Phase IIIOdyssey. (Mal) 11.00 Outside: Beyond TheLens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP.Round 10.Highlights. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. (Premiere) 4.30 Cycling. UCIWorld Tour.Girod’Italia. Stage7 Highlights. 5.30 WarGamers. (Premiere, PGa) 6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. TheCoast Race Day,CaulfieldRaceDay,Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) Coverage of the second semi-final from the 68th annualEurovision Song Contest from Malmö,Sweden.

10.00 Rock Legends: ABBA Alook at supergroup ABBA

10.55 SecretsOfThe Royal Palaces: Kensington. (PGa, R) AlookatKensington Palace.

11.45 Everything YouLove (Mal) Jonas quits his job

12.45 While TheMen Are Away (Mdsv, R)

1.45 Erotic Stories (MA15+s, R)

3.55 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG,R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song ContestGrand Final

5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews 7.00 Football. AFL.Round 9. Richmond vWestern Bulldogs. From the MCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking alook back at allthe action from the game.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Celebrity Obsessed: Steven Spielberg. (MA15+av,R)Examines the case of director Steven Spielberg’s stalker,Jonathan Norman.

1.30 Harry’sPractice. (R) Dr Harrysorts out aproblem forOlympic champion target shooter Michael Diamond.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Mystic (R)Issie facesarace against time to find thewildherd

4.30 TalesOfAluna (Premiere) Agroup of people lands on amagical island.

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

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6.00 Getaway.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV 12.30 Explore TV:Portugal &Spain. (R) 1.00 Ageless.(PGal) 1.30 The PetRescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 My Way. 2.15 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG, R) 3.30 TheLap (Premiere) 4.30 TheGarden Gurus 5.00 9News First At Five 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.00 TheBrighterSide:Save. Grow.Dream (Premiere) Advice on outsmarting online scammers. Adam Liaw preparesbutter chicken. 6.30 TheDog House. (PG,R) Aslobberybulldog claims ownership of aproudsingleton by sitting on her. 8.30 Ambulance UK (Final,Madl) With junior doctors across the NHSonstrike, ambulancecrews respond to severalroad traffic accidents, including one where a man requiresadvanced pain relief after severely injuring his private parts. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Fire Country. (Mv,R) Thecrewsrespond to atrain crash. 1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav,R) Thefirm is heldhostagebya stranger. 2.00 Home Shopping (R) 5.00 Hour OfPower. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show 11.30 EurovisionSong ContestSemi-Final. 2pm Patriot Brains. 2.55 WorldWatch. 3.50 PBS News. 4.50 Woman. 5.15 Shortland St 5.45 TheFoodThat BuiltThe World. 7.25 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 Cycling. UCI WorldTour.Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. 1.35am The X-Files. 3.25 NHK WorldEnglish News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am

TheMovie Show 6.05 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 8.10 TheYoungVictoria.(2009,PG) 10.05 Resistance. (2020, M) 12.20pm APiece Of My Heart. (2019 M, Swedish) 2.25 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 4.50 Hit The Road.(2021, PG, Farsi) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s.(1989,PG) 8.30 Death Proof (2007, MA15+) 10.35 Hemel. (2012, MA15+, Dutch) 12.10am Late Programs. 5.55 TheMovie Show

6am Morning Programs. 1pm House Of Wellness. 2.00 EscapeTo The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway:All Aboard. 4.00 Escape To TheCountry 5.00 Horse Racing.The Coast Race Day, Caulfield Race Day, HollindaleStakesDay andGoodwood Day 5.30 Medical Emergency 6.00 Heathrow 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 EscapeToThe Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. HostedbyStephen Fry.

8.30 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018,Ml, R) Chartsthe life of Freddie Mercury,the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, LucyBoynton, GwilymLee

11.15 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017,Madlns) Twocouples chase music success. Ryan Gosling.

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)

6am Morning Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943,PG) 12.30pm MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise. (1951) 2.30 MOVIE: Ski Party. (1965, PG) 4.30 RugbyLeague. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Australia vCanada. 7.00 Rugby Union. SuperRugbyPacific. Round 12 Waratahs vACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super RugbyPacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Sicario.(2015,MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am MorningPrograms. 1pm Blokesworld 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. (Return) 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder.Perth Sprintcar C’ship Night. 4.00 Hustle &Tow 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: TheDay After Tomorrow. (2004,M) 10.00 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988,M) 12.50am Late Programs. 9GO! (93, 82) 7MATE (73,64)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon TheMovie:Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.55 MOVIE: Waiting ForThe Light.(1990,PG) 4.50 TheBradshaw Bunch. 5.20 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Austin Powers: The SpyWho Shagged Me. (1999 M) 11.15 MOVIE: Epic Movie. (2007, M) 1am Late Programs.

Sunday, May12

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders

10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 MontyDon’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 ForeverSummer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 AntiquesRoadshow

6.30 Compass: Lindy Lee And TheCosmos.

7.00 ABCNews

7.30 Call TheMidwife. (Ma) Apregnant mother falls ill.

8.30 After TheParty (Malns) After adeath in the family leaves Penny feeling likeanoutsider,she spirals into dangerous territory

9.20 TheLuminaries. (Madlv) Anna’s suspicion is aroused as Lydia preparestohost aparty.Lauderback is blackmailed by Carver.

10.15 Shetland. (Malv,R) 11.15 Savage River (Mal, R) 12.10 TheMessenger (Malv,R) 1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PGl,R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 MorningPrograms. 9.45 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 10.45 PhaseIII Odyssey. (Mal) 11.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGaw,R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing.(R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Sports Woman 4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.30 WarGamers.(PG)

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (R) Coverage of the grand final from the 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Malmö, Sweden. 12.00 JimmyCarter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.45 My Childhood, My Country:20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

3.25 Bin Laden: TheRoad To 9/11 (Mav,R)

4.20 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 AlJazeeraNews.

QI 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Return) 9.20 YouCan’t Ask That. 9.50 MOVIE: Going TheDistance.(2010, MA15+) 11.35 Penn &Teller: Fool Us. 1am Would I Lie To You? 1.30 All My Friends Are Racist. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’sWorld. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 WeekendAtBernie’s. (1989,PG) 8.15 HitThe Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.05 Lola (1961, PG, French) 11.40 The Young Victoria. (2009 PG) 1.40pm The China

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender (PG) Takesa look at all Melbourne has to offer

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Farmer WantsAWife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.40 7NEWSSpotlight. An exclusivespecial investigation.

9.40 TheLatest: SevenNews. 10.10 Code1:MinuteByMinute: TheKiller Storm. (M, R) Alook at Melbourne’s 2016 killer storm 11.10 Quantum Leap (Mv) Ben leapsinto abounty hunter 12.10 Emerald City (Final, MA15+hv) Dorothy facesoffagainstthe Wizard. 1.05 Parenthood. (PGads, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBCToday

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (9,8)

6.00 Hello SA.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair.(R) 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 AFL Sunday FootyShow.(PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 DriveTV. 1.30 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 2.30 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’s GreenPlanet.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 TheSummit. (Return,PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney

8.40 60 Minutes Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) Alook at thelatest round of football.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.00 David Attenborough’s GreenPlanet. (R) 1.00 World’sGreatest Natural Icons. (R)

2.00 Australia’s TopTen Of Everything. (Ms, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice OfVictory.(PGa) 4.30 Drive TV.(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today

TEN (10, 5)

6.30 TheSundayProject. Panellists dissect, digest andreconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) Afresh batch of talented and passionate amateurcookscompetes to impress judgesAndyAllen,Poh Ling Yeow,Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli to claim thetitle of MasterChef 9.00 FBI (Mv) Aftermultiple people are killed with apoisonous gas in broad daylight, the team racesto findthe murderer,who they believe is tied to an eco-terrorist plot. 12.00 TheSundayProject. (R) Alookatthe day’snews.

1pm MOVIE: Comanche (1956,PG) 3.00 Rugby League.NRL.Round10. Gold CoastTitans vNorth Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 Customs. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006,MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92, 81)

(72, 62) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm MOVIE: Pokémon 3: The Spell Of Unknown. (2001, PG) 3.35 MOVIE: The RedShoes: Next Step.(2023,PG) 5.50 MOVIE: ToyStory (1995) 7.30 MOVIE: Now YouSee Me 2. (2016,M) 10.00 MOVIE: Roadkill. (2022, MA15+) Midnight LoveIsland UK. 2.00

Monday, May 13

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) HostedbyPaul Barry

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas

10.35 ABC LateNews.

10.50 TheBusiness (R) 11.10 TheWeekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R)

11.40 Planet America (R)

12.15 Grand Designs. (Ml, R)

1.00 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 1.45 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline.(R) 5.00 Art Works.(PGl, R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News

7.35 Tony Robinson’sMarvellous Machines: Artificial Intelligence. Tony Robinson explores AI.

8.25 Secrets Of TheTowerOf London. (PG) TheBeefeaters prepare to say goodbyetotheir Chief Yeoman Warder Pete McGowran. 9.20 24Hours In Emergency:Sliding Doors. (Malv, R) Aconsultant treats a15-year-old girl who wasstabbed by astrangerwhilewalking to school.

10.15 SBSWorld News Late.

10.45 Christian. (Malv)

11.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Mls, R)

3.40 Bin Laden: TheRoad To 9/11. (Mav R) 4.30 Peer To Peer.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa)

7.30 Farmer WantsAWife. (PGl) Theladiesmustimpressthe farmers’ closest relatives, who will havethe responsibility of pickingwho will go on thefinaldate.

9.00 9-1-1 (Ma) Hen and Karen welcome anew addition to their family Buck navigates hisnew feelings.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team hunts an activist-turned-terrorist

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.30 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl, R) Cops try to bring downa drug kingpin.

12.30 Parenthood. (PGas, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 TheSummit. (PGl) In the quest to reach the summit in 15 days, the 13 remaininghikers are already struggling

9.10 Paramedics. (Mm) Dan is in arace againsttimetreating awoman who feelslike her heart is leaping out of her chest. Laura and Aaron confront anightmare situation.

10.10 FootyClassified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 La Brea. (Mav) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

Tuesday,

May14

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

(1979, PG) 7.55

SEVEN (7,6) TEN (10, 5) NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 After The Party.(Malns, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Back In Time ForDinner.(PG,R) 3.55 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady:For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Shape Of History.(PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Heritage Rescue (R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 TheCookUp. (R) 4.10 WhoDoYou ThinkYou Are? (PGa, R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 LettersAnd Numbers. (R)

Mastermind Australia.

SBS WorldNews

Who Do YouThink You Are? Miranda Otto (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Activists Or Extremist? Meetsthe climate crusadersinAustralia and Germany 10.00 SBSWorld NewsLate 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 TheMurdochs:Empire Of Influence. (Malv,R) 11.55 Lost Luggage.(Premiere,MA15+a) 1.55 Miniseries: Conviction:The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer.(PG, R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews. 12.00 To Be Advised 1.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 TheChase. (R) 3.00 TheChase. 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Home And Away (PG)

7.30 Farmer WantsAWife. (PGl) HostedbySamanthaArmytage.

9.05 Miniseries: TheMarlowMurder Club (M) Part 3of4.Judith Potts, Becks Starling and Suzie Harris are brought in to help the police investigation.

10.05 TheLatest: SevenNews. 10.35 RonIddles:The GoodCop: Jane Thurgood-Dove (Mav,R)A look at themurderofJane Thurgood-Dove

11.35 TheReal Manhunter: The Dream City CinemaFire (Mav,R) 12.35 GoldDigger (Madl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise

WINNews.

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 TheSummit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney

8.50 Clarkson’s Farm: Council-ing. (Mlm) The day of the council’sdecision on Jeremy’srestaurant arrives. 9.50 Opal Hunters: RedDirt Road Trip (PGl) Rodmusters more than 200pregnantcowsfor cash 10.50 9News Late.

ChicagoMed (MA15+am) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG,R)

Trafalgar High’sathletes

TRAFALGAR High School held its Athletics

Carnivalatthe Joe Carmody Athletics Track in Newborough recently.

Close to 300 students participated in the track and field events on Tuesday, April23, with a number of records broken on the day.

JoshuaPiovesan set anew record in the 800 metres for Age 14, with his time of 2.14.24 eclipsing the previous record of 2.30.09.

MasonMalady set anew Age 15 high jump record with a1.75m jump, and James Pace set anew Age 17 high jump record with 1.85m.

In triple jump, Brayden Smith set anew record for Age 14 at 9.73 metres, and Marcy Wade set a new record for Age 18 triple jump with 8.70 metres.

At arecent assembly,Trafalgar High School Principal, BrettPedlowcongratulated all the record holders as well as the age group winners of.

They were: Albert Devries and Darcy Beechey Orgill in Age 13, MadisonSchraderand Joshua Piovesan (Age14),HannaSchloeteland Mason Malady (Age 15), Haylee Sutton and Jake Horn (Age 16), Rebecca Geisler and James Pace (Age 17), and Poppy Susa and William Ambler (Age 18).

Thewinning house was Drake, who earned 1243 team points over the event.

TAFE Gippsland continues to provide training in the clean energy and emerging technologies area, with a$960,000Commonwealth grant to introduce hybrid and electric vehicle training.

SenatorJess Walshvisited TAFE Gippsland's Baw Baw SkillsCentrerecently to announce the funding, which will be spent on replacing key pieces of specialist equipment andintroduce hybridvehicle (HV)and electric vehicle(EV) resources.

The investment will support the delivery of EV automotive trainingatTAFE Gippsland across regional campuses at Yallourn, Port of Sale, Bairnsdale, Warragul and Leongatha.

TAFE Gippsland Chief Executive, Laura Macpherson saidthe grant would assist the institute to play akey role in helping build the regional capacityofcertified HV/EV service technicians, to meet increasing regional demand of EV servicing.

"As EVs become amorepopular mode of transport in Gippsland, demand to have these vehicles serviced is increasing," she said.

"Having EV trainingcourses in Gippsland will

alleviate businesses having to send their staff to Melbournetoaccess the trainingrequired to service EVs.

"This program aligns with our vision to become one of the leading national VET providers in the clean energy and emerging technologies area, and our plans for our upcoming $5 million state funded Clean Energy Centre in Morwell."

TAFE Gippsland will offer aweek-long, accredited skillset for existing automotive workers in Gippsland, in addition to those currently undertaking apprenticeship studies in Certificate III in Automotive (Light and Heavy Vehicle Mechanical).

The skillset will provide skills in depowering and reinitialising battery electric vehicles and inspecting and maintaining battery electric vehicles, in addition to other core skills.

"Several of our automotivetrainers have alreadyundertakenspecialisttraining in preparation for us being in aposition to offer this skillset, so we are ready to go," Ms Macpherson said

Collaboration: TAFE GippslandChief Executive, LauraMacpherson with automotive apprentices Ben Schmittand EmilyO’Farrell, Senator Jess Walsh and TAFE Gippsland Board Chair, Paul Buckley. Photograph supplied

Work: Trafalgar High School students Brayden Smith and Joshua Piovesan performedwell at the school’sAthletics Carnival. Photographs supplied

Topmarks: Trafalgar High School athletics age group winnersWilliam Ambler,JakeHorn, Madison Schrader, Rebecca Geisler,(front) PoppySusa,Haylee Sutton, Joshua Piovesan, DarcyBeechey Orgill and AleeraDevries.HannaSchloetel, Mason Malady and James Pace were absent.

HoodieUpfor Autism Day

ST Paul’s Anglican Grammar School students displayed their support for inclusion and understanding by wearing their hoodies on Hoodie Up for Autism Day (April 4).

Educators facilitated activities and conversations for students to learnabout autism andembrace the diverse ways in which individuals experience the world.

With asea of hoodies ablaze in various colours, St Paul’s students stoodtogether as beaconsof acceptance and empathy,further personalising their learning experience through open discussions.

Students also brought gold coin donations to assist with raising fundsfor AMAZE, anot-forprofit organisation that campaigns and supports people with autism.

Duo: Donning their brighthoodiesfor Hoodie Up forAutism Dayare St Paul’s Anglican GrammarSchool students,Peytonand Grace In da hood: Jedand Oliverinsupportof Hoodie Up forAutism Day.

Alexeistanding in unitytosupportHoodie Up forAutism Day Photographs supplied

Action-packedstart to term

TERM 2started nicely at Hazelwood North Primary School, with all grades completing a range of activities and learning about Anzac Day and its significance.

Grade 3M worked on theirpoppydisplay which were later displayed in their classroom.

All classrooms have also been implementing the Mindfull Aus and Resilience Project curriculum, which has been an excitingand helpful way to learn about emotions and how they impact people's daily lives.

Grade 1/2S completed aguidedmeditation as part of their Resilience Project learning.

Grade 5and 6studentsalsoattended aKurnai AwarenessDay to experience aday in the life of ahigh school student. Many students reported backthatthe cooking and woodwork classes were the highlight.

Enrolments for 2025 now open. All families wishing to enrol their children for Foundation in 2025 can now enrol.

See the office for an information pack and to book aschooltour.

Impressive: Hazelwood North Primary School student Elijah Klep learntabout the significance of Anzac Day.

Creation: Tannah Leslie shows off her poppy. Photographs supplied

Together: Willow,Makenzie,Ayuniand

Cause: Morganand Avawear their hoodies to embrace neurodiversity.

HOROSCOPES

by Joanne Madeline Moore

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Have you been shopping up a storm when you should have been saving or paying off debt?

Expect a financial hiccup as the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus highlight money matters (and also bring up issues involving your personal values and self-esteem) You’ll find the less you base your core self-worth on money, status, image, physical appearance and unrealistic media expectations of what beauty is, the happier and healthier you ll be

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

It’s time for Bulls to bewitch and bewilder! With the Sun New Moon Venus Jupiter and Uranus all lighting up your sign, your positive and negative Taurean traits are boosted this week So expect to be more sensual, stable, patient and dependable and more possessive pedantic slow-moving and stubborn! Your motto for the moment is from iconic Taurus actress (and birthday great) Katharine Hepburn: “My greatest strength is common sense ”

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

C Gommunicating with others becomes complicated and nuanced as the New Moon urges you to dig beneath the surface and get to the bottom of an old emotional issue You’re also keen to assist someone in need but resist the urge to indulge in gratuitous gossip Courtesy of the Sun/Saturn link Tuesday favours being as disciplined and organised as you possibly can especially at work Whereas Wednesday is all about escaping through the power of your imagination

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the New Moon activate your hopes-dreams-and-wishes zone, so divert your attention away from current problems and draw up a wish-list for the rest of 2024

Don’t waste the opportunity to escape into your imagination set intentions and dream ambitious dreams for the future The Sun and Saturn stimulate your travel and education zones so it’s important to keep in touch with school mates, college friends and/or international contacts

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Your career is about to get a welcome shot in the arm as Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the New Moon all barnstorm through your work zone So it’s time to show your boss, colleagues and competitors what you are truly capable of With an extra boost from the Sun/Saturn link, it’s definitely time to be brave, bold, organised and businesslike Draw inspiration from Hollywood movie star (and birthday great) Katharine Hepburn: Without discipline, there’s no life at all ”

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

Prosperity planets Venus and Jupiter (plus Uranus and the New Moon) are transiting through your ‘money-from-others zone ’ So some lucky Librans will benefit from an inheritance, gift, bonus, divorce settlement, insurance claim, bumper tax return or superannuation payout Make sure you spend any windfall wisely, with a view to future financial security Mars and Mercury are in your relationship zone, so be proactive about communicating with others

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

The Sunp , New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus are all transiting through your partnership zone

So when it comes to relationships (of the romantic and platonic variety), expect the unexpected! But avoid being a stubborn Scorpio Instead, loosen up, go with the intuitive flow, and keep your negative thoughts to yourself As Joni Mitchell (a fellow Scorpio) observes: “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said ”

Sagittarius

(Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Sagitg tarians can be very scattered but this week the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter (your power planet) and Uranus are all transiting through the earthy steady sign of Taurus So you will feel more grounded, focused and settled than usual The mid-week New Moon also suggests a fresh start involving work or health as you commence a new job, devise a more nutritious diet, or reboot your fitness routine Tuesday is terrific for work matters and family functions

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

The Sp un makes a positive connection with your ruler Saturn, so concentration is high, your attention to detail is even better than usual, and any work you do will be of an extremely high standard Coupled Capricorn – it’s a wonderful week to work on deepening the love and commitment between the two of you If you are looking for lasting love, don t accept second best Be discriminating, as you patiently wait for the right person to come along

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Witqh the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and your ruler Uranus visiting your domestic zone Home

Sweet Home is the place to be this week Expect a fresh start involving a relative, a renovation or DIY project, a new home or an additional family member Or perhaps you’ll receive some surprising news about a pregnancy engagement marriage or divorce! A financial matter looks solid, as long as you ve done your homework and got a second opinion

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

MostgVirgos have very high expectations On Tuesday the Sun connects with Saturn, which will amplify your perfectionist streak Which could lead to unwanted stress when you have to deal with New Moon changes, unfamiliar situations and/or updated information You’ll discover that perfection is hard to find! So your motto for the week is from Spanish painter (and birthday great) Salvador Dali: Have no fear of perfection you ll never reach it ”

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Have you been pandering to other people, Pisces?

The Sun and Saturn encourage you to stand strong and make decisions that suit you A current situation (or problem) has more flexible options than you previously thought Past mistakes can be fixed, contracts can be cancelled, and agreements can be broken Your motto is from birthday great singer and activist Bono: “The world is more malleable than you think, and it s waiting for you to hammer it into shape ”

COPYRIGHTJoanneMadelineMoore2024

Walking to raise awareness

PRIMARY school aged children across Australia will make those importantsteps towards a healthierfuturebyparticipating in National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday (May 10).

This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day.

Championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmentalbenefits that regular walking, or alternative active transport (especiallytoand from school) can provide for the long term wellbeingofchildren, not just on May 10, but every day.

Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking (or similar) also has afavourable impacton children's cognitive and academic performance.

Walk Safely to School Day also encourages positive environmental action,better use of public transport withreduced car-dependency, and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around schools.

Harold Scruby, chairman and chief executive of the Pedestrian Council of Australia said that"until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road."

The national initiative also promotes healthy eating and encouragesschools to host ahealthy breakfast on the day.

"The extremely disturbing childhood obesity epidemic continues to affect one in four children at critical levels across Australia," Mr Scruby said.

“The best form of physicalactivityfor all Australians is walkingregularly. Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity aday.We should encourage themtotake awalkbefore school, during and at end of their day."

Being active everyday,includingwalking to school, can help make adifference for many Australians. Whether you’re aparent, teacher, or carer -everyone has arole to playinhelping children and young people lead active, healthy lives.

Stop, look, listen, think: National Walk Safely to SchoolDay is this Friday.

Photograph: KerynStevens

Answers areblowing in the wind

By ERIKAALLEN and STEFAN BRADLEY

AUSTRALIA'S offshore wind ambitions have advanced significantly after the federal governmentannounced last week that the first six proponents have been granted feasibility licences within the Gippsland zone, withanothersix pending.

The federal government says the 12 projects could generate enough electricity to power the Gippsland region's annual industrialconsumption 100 times over.

The estimated 25GWismore electricity than the entire state generated last year.

Wellington Shire is set to be the hub of the Gippsland Zone, with areas situated off the coast of Seaspray, McLoughlins Beach and Golden Beach (as the accompanying graphic shows).

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, ChrisBowen, made the announcement last Wednesday (May 1) at the Energy Users of Australia Association annual conference in Melbourne.

At this stage, High Sea Wind Project North, Gippsland Skies,BlueMackerel North, Kut-Wut Brataualung Project, Ørsted 1and Star of the South have been granted feasibility licences in the Gippsland offshore wind zone.

The federalgovernment intends to grant afurther six licences to Iberdrola Australia OW 2(for its Aurora Green wind farm), Greater Gippsland 2OWP Project(Gippsland Dawn),Navigator NorthProject, Ørsted Offshore Australia 1(Gippsland 02), Kent Offshore Wind, and GreatEastern Offshore Wind Farm Project Co.

These projectsare spread acrossa nearly 15,000 square kilometre site, stretching from Lakes Entranceto Wilsons Promontory.

FromJanuary 23 to April 27 last year, the federal government accepted feasibility licence applications for proposed projects within the declared area.

Atotal of 37 applications for licences were considered by the federal government, including Flotation Energy's, Seadragon project. Flotation Energy is aScottish company owned by Tokyo ElectricPower Company offshore wind project, but the company was not granted afeasibility licence.

This rejection of the licence comes despitethe stategovernment granting Seadragon 'Major Project Status' last year, predicting it had acapital expenditure of $6.5billion and would create around 1600 construction jobs and 200 ongoing jobs over 35 years.

Carolyn Sanders, Executive Director of Flotation Energy, had confirmed the news earlier this month.

"We're obviouslyverysurprised and disappointed. We've been working on Seadragon since 2019, and it's an excellent project," Ms Sanders said.

"The federal government thought so too. That's why they awarded us Major Project Status last year."

Major Project Status is federal recognition of the national significance of alarge-scale (worth over $50 million)

project for economic growth,employment and its needfor support to navigate complex regulatory approval. However, the federal government says it does not guarantee agreen light.

Shadow Minister for Energy, Energy Affordability and Security, David Davis, said earlierinthe year that the decision nottogrant FlotationEnergy afeasibility licence would add more pressure on the state governmenttoachieve its offshore wind energy targets.

"Why hasfederal minister Chris Bowen cut Flotation Energy out of the Gippsland wind region licences? What representations did the Victorian Minister for Energy, Lily D'Ambrosio, makeonbehalf of the company supported by aVictorian government grant?" Mr Davis said.

Aspokesperson for Minister Bowen said, "Theprocess for awarding feasibility licences in Gippsland was highly competitive,withonlythe most meritorious applications being taken forward".

"Proponents who were unsuccessful in Gippsland may apply for licences in the other offshore wind zones around Australia," they added.

Mr Bowen said the marketresponse for the Victorian-South Australian tender process was "massively oversubscribed" and reflected acompetitive market.

BIDS for 19,000GW -32times more thanthe 600MWthe federal government sought -were received.

"I've awarded feasibility licences to projects thatwouldbring the most rewards for Gippsland, its workforce and for our energy security," Mr Bowen said.

Mr Bowen said "merit criteria" was used to prioritise projects that enhance grid reliability, strengthen local supply

chains, and promote energy system efficiency. Successful projects must benefit local industries, communities, job creation, and support for FirstNationswhile also ensuring sustainable operation in a low-energy-price environment through the Capacity Investment Scheme.

Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind (Gippsland Skies) was granted a feasibilitylicence for afixed bottom 2.5GW project located within Part 3 of Gippsland's offshore wind zone. The developer expects the first phase to be operational by 2032. At the project'sfully operationalcapacity, Gippsland Skies estimates enough energy to power 1.4 millionhomesacross the state will be produced.

Gippsland Skies is jointly owned by a group of Australian and international companies,comprisingMainstream Renewable Power (35 per cent), Reventus Power (35 per cent), AGL (20 per cent) and DIRECT Infrastructure (10 per cent).

The energy developer said the project could create 4700 directjobs over its 40-year lifespan,around 2000 of which wouldbeinthe Gippsland region.

Peter Coleman, Chair of DIRECT Infrastructure, which holdsa10per cent stake in Gippsland Skies, said, "Work is alreadyunderwaytoexplore opportunities with local TAFE colleges and universities on workforce education, skills development and training, and to prioritise the use of local businesses".

Overall, the federal government says the proposed projects could create more than15,000jobsduring construction and another 7500 ongoing jobs.

"These offshore wind projects will also support thousands of jobs in Gippsland

unprecedented -but unavoidable," he said.

"A challenge -but an opportunity. "Difficult -but necessary."

Environmental justice group Friends of the Earth said it welcomed the announcement, saying offshorewind will make amajor contribution to action on climate change and create thousands of jobs.

"The offshore wind industry represents amuch needed boost for jobs in the Gippsland region as our energy sector changes," said WendyFarmer, Gippsland community organiser with Friends of the Earth.

"Strong measures mustbeput in place to ensure offshore wind projects are not only successful but beneficial for both the environment and the local communities."

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, told the Gippsland Times that while he welcomes the process of developing major offshore wind projects, he is "cautiously optimistic" that some projects will proceed beyond the feasibility stage.

and across the supply chain -opening up new opportunities for skills development within the renewable energy industry," state Ministerfor Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio said.

Ms D'Ambrosio added that projects in the Gippsland offshore wind zone will be vital in delivering the state's renewable energy transition and meeting targets of at least 2GW of offshore wind energy generation by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040.

Mr Bowen saidoffshore wind is "energy-rich" and possesses a"similar capacityfactor as gasand coal-fired plants".

Markus Brokhof, AGL's chief operating officer, said the Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project could be an "ideal complement to the transition of AGL's Loy Yang Power Station into the Latrobe Valley Energy Hub".

AGL has a20per cent stake in Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind.

The Loy Yang Power Station generates about30per cent of Victoria's energy supply.InSeptember 2022, AGL announced its closure by June 30, 2035. Theclosuredatewas confirmed in August last year after AGL signed a structured transition agreement with the state government aimed at providing certaintytoworkers, the community and industry.

Addressing the Energy Users of Australia Associationconference on Mr Bowensaidthe transition to renewable energy is driven by reality rather than ideology. The reality he described is that coal-fired power stations are "ageing and exiting".

"Thetransition (torenewables) is

"While the local community is generally supportive of this fledgling industry, there is alevel of concern regarding transmission towers crossingprivate property, the impact on commercial fishing, and the extent of measurable local benefits in terms of employment and economic activity," Mr Chester said

"The regions which host industrial scale renewable energy projectslike this should get aguaranteed economic return, and I've written to the Prime Minister to suggest we need asystem where apercentage of offshore wind energy revenue is given directly to the host communities, including Gippsland."

Mr Bowen said communities will have opportunities to provide input before construction begins, such as during the development of management plans, approval processes, and the application for commercial licenses.

In his speech, Mr Bowen emphasised the importanceofcommunity feedback, saying the federalgovernment values local input, as demonstratedbytheir response to community views on the zone area last year.

"I reduced the draft zone substantially following consultation, such as not declaring the area west of Wilsons Promontory," Mr Bowen said.

On August 31, 2023, it wasconfirmed that the region west of Wilsons Promontorywould not be considered for future offshore wind projectsbecause of environmental concerns.

Mr Bowen noted awarding feasibility licences is not afinal tick of approval.

Developers can apply for acommercial licenseonly after demonstrating feasibility,paving theway for finalapproval and the commencement of offshore wind project construction for commercial electricity production.

Union tofightFed Uni job cuts

By ZAIDAGLIBANOVIC

"UNION Power" echoed through the halls as staff and students took action at Churchill’sFederation University campus last Wednesday (May 1) after the university’s announcement to cut 200 jobs to save $20 million in costs.

Clad in the National Tertiary Education Union purple, concerned staff and students gathered at the ‘Knuckle’ of the Churchill Campus as the presidentofthe NTEUdemandedthe cuts be reconsidered and the resignationofthe Vice Chancellor, Duncan Bentley.

“Staff and students are gathering here at the Churchillcampus todaytocall on our Vice Chancellor to withdraw his devastating proposal to cut 200 full-time equivalent positions from our small institution,” the branch president of the NTEU, Mathew Abbott, told the Express.

Dr Abbott, aSeniorHumanitiesand Social Sciences Lecturer at Federation Universityand the president of the National Tertiary Education Union branch, said the redundancies were an illogical decision.

Federation University Australia’s Annual Report for 2023, which was tabled in the Victorian State Parliament earlierlastweek,found ongoing financial effects of adownward trend in student enrolments and issues with international student visa arrangements.

The university’s report recorded abig deficit for the second successive year with arevenue drop of about $80 million.

The union saysthe cutscome after years of turmoil, with mass redundancies, restructures, student support and course cuts.

“For this proposal to come at the tail end of that period reallyblindsided staff and students here. We do not believe our university can sustain cuts of this scale after this period,” he said.

“Cutting away 200 full-time equivalent positions that could amount to hundreds of individual staff members (which) is exactly the opposite of what's needed. That’s going to take away our courses it’s likely to harm our student support services in quiteasubstantial way,learning skills advisorsand others -people who playacrucial role in supporting our students.”

With only13,344studentsin2022, Federation University is among the smallest public universities in the country.

In 2024,around 580 students are enrolled at the Gippsland Campus for Semester 1. This figure is slightly down on the same time last year, when the campus had around600 students commencing studies for semester 1.

Theuniversityrecordeda net operating deficit of $81million in 2023, with aone-off impairment of $22.8million of franking credits receivable from Australiantaxation,resulting in alarger-thananticipated deficit.

“The university's financial problemsare quite real. The issue, though, is who is responsible for that and who led us into that position?”the union president, Mr Abbott said.

“Senior management likestosay it has been adifficult period for the sector, and while that’s true, other universities have fared much better through this period.”

The pandemic was atrying time for the tertiary education industry as revenue from international studentsdue to border shutdownswas lost; Federation felt the pinch then but continued to do so with the current migration policy.

Thenumberofinternational students attending Federation fellby49per cent between 2019 and 2023, causingadropof$79.1 million in the university’srevenue. This has led to significant operating deficits in recent years which is not sustainable, a

Federation University spokesperson said.

The Department of Home Affairshas given Federation the highest risk rating alongside two other public institutions, the University of Tasmania and the UniversityofNew England. This indicates that too many non-genuine students or those utilising student visas to enter the labour market have been discoveredasbeing enrolled at certain universities and their partners. Thus, allinternational applications for student visas to Federation were subjected to heightened scrutiny from immigration authorities.

“Our visa risk rating is the lowest possible rating, and that’s impacting our international student revenue,” said Mr Abbott.

The union recognises the financial hardship of theuniversity but believes poor management has contributed to issues festering.

“This poor decision-making and these mistakes that keep getting made are absolutely at the heart of the financial problems that we face,” Mr Abbott said.

“As we stand up againstthese cuts we’realso calling for decent and competent management for some stability and security.”

It remainsunclear where the proposedredundancies will take place within the institution. Mr Abbotsaid the uncertainty was “distressing and

upsetting” as “almost ongoing staff members are now fearingfor their future, their livelihoods, their careers and their families”.

Catriona Jackson, Universities Australia's Chief Executive, told the Australian Financial Review that federal government policy was significantly affecting the tertiary industry’s funding.

“Constant changes to policy and funding settings have resulted in caps on university places and government investment in research and development falling to its lowest share of gross domestic product,” she said.

“The corrosivepolicyand funding uncertaintyhas made the kind of planning any major institution must carry out difficult. COVID-19 compounded these issues, throwing up aset of new and unique challenges.”

AScholarly Teaching Fellow at the Churchill Campus, has been at the university for eight years but is concerned for staff welfare if the proposed cuts go through.

“My concern is that if we try and push people with already high workloads to do more, there will be more stress placed on them, which will result in apoorer experience for staff and, ultimately, students,” they said.

“I care about the local community,and Icare about its future. Most of my students that come and attend mostly prefer face-to-face, and the more we push online, the less likely we are to have that experience that students crave.

“With such heavy workloads, so much instability, and many of us feeling exhausted and burn-out, it’s thestudentswho ultimately suffer as aresult of job cuts.

“Students we talk to are unhappy withthe education that they are receiving at Fed.Many of them report feeling short-changed. The idea of them being taught by abot is not their idea of an immersive learning experience.”

Federation University's main campus is located in Ballarat, with other campus locations in Horsham in western Victoria and Berwick in Melbourne's south-east.

NTEU members at Federation University held an all member meeting two weeks ago, where they vowed to join protests at the university’s three major campusestooppose the ‘FutureFed’cuts proposal.

Enough: TheNational TertiaryEducation Union demonstrated in Churchill againstproposed job cuts at Federation University. Photographs: Zaida Glibanovic

Upset: Studentsand teachers on Federation University’sGippsland Campus cameout in numbers to showtheir concern. Manystaff members areinfear they might losetheirjobs.

Speech: FedUni delegate, Carl Buttler spoke at the rally.

Sending Postcards fromMirboo North

By KATRINABRANDON

LIGHTS, camera and action!

ChannelNine’s Postcards found its waytoMirboo North and released an episode highlighting local businesses on April 21.

Only11minutes intoepisode 12, presenter Brodie Harper made her way through Mirboo North, stopping at local businesses Lamezleighs Coffee House &Eatery, Artspace, and Jacican. While the clip is

only four minutes long, Ms Harper explained that filming took awhole day.

“Ittakes around seventoeight hours forafourand-a-half-minute story.Itisa wholeday forawhole Postcard story. Thereisalot involved. There are manyoverlay shots,food, mainshots of the street, walking shots, behind the scenesshots,” she said.

JaciHicken, owner of cooking school andfood studio Jacican, told the Express her and Ms Harper made vanilla sliceonthe show.

Ms Hicken,a Mirboo North resident for 16 years, has ran acooking school. Like many businesses, hers was dormant due to the pandemic.

“Now that it is 2024, everythingisbacktonormal We thought it was time to do apublicity push,” she said.

“My husband has been supplyingengineering services to commercial television broadcasters We sent word to one of his co-workers, who then was passed on to one of the producers at Postcards.

“A couple of weeks later, the production assistant rang up and said we are coming to Mirboo North. We are going to Artspace, which Ihad putinto the little email; we have coffeeshops,modern and trendy, homestyle cafes, art spaces, ahotel, a brewery and many things in abrief line.”

Before COVID, Ms Hicken applied for Mirboo North to be apart of fellow Nine show Getaway

According to Ms Hicken, the Postcards interactions were somewhat scripted, with the host learning about the business and following instructions from the director. However, the experience was whack-and-go, with the crew spending about an hour at the school with pre-prepared props.

“From my experience in cooking classes, Ihave been working in and out of media for along time. Ihad all of the components of the vanilla slice put together. So, Ihad pre-made ones, the pastry, the cream, and the pastry for her to roll out that wasn’tcooked yet.Wehad it all set up. The biggest problem was that they would be here at 1.45pm. They were 45 minutes early! Ihadn’t put my face on properly yet!” she said.

Overall,MsHicken said the show presented Mirboo North well.

Alongside Ms Hicken's glee, Ms Harper enjoyed the Mirboo North experience. She even went as far as to say that she couldn’t choose afavourite as everything was so unique, adding their special touches to the town.

“The Artspace was so beautiful to see because I have avery artisticand very creative daughter. I’m not very artistic myself. So, Ireally enjoyed seeing how people create. I’m the worst baker in the world, so seeing them learn avanilla slice and eat what we had made was really cool because Iwouldnever have been able to do that in my kitchen," she said.

"Sometimes, Icould say that this was my favourite, but this particular time, everything was so different. Iloved each thing for what it was.

“It’s just the sweetest little town. Everybody was just so friendly. When Ifinished at the end of the day, Iwent into the Foodworks, and even there, Iwas chatting to theladywho worked there for another 10 minutes because she was so sweet.

“I didn’t expectthat becausethat was on adifferent level of sweet people. The quality and amount of thingsyou could do there surprised me at the cookingschool. Iwouldhave never thought that you could go all the way to Mirboo North to do acooking school. It is aday's drive from its destination.” To view the episode, go to 9now.com.au/postcards/ season-2024/episode-12

Local receives Max Gardner Award

AT age 82, Allan Cunninghamisshowingnosigns of slowing down.

The Traralgon local is workingwell beyond retirement to support men and families in the Latrobe Valley who have suffered from prostate cancer.

Allan co-founded the Latrobe Valley Prostate SupportGroup in 2010,after several of his friends were diagnosedwith the disease.Since then,hehas goneontochampionone of the region’slargest fundraisers for men with prostate cancer, the Latrobe Valley Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue lunch.

Over the years, Allan has supported hundreds of men andtheir loved ones,establishing the support groupand dedicating thousandsofhours to raising awareness of the disease.

On Wednesday,April 24 at theMorwellClub, that work was rewarded, when Allan received the prestigious Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service from ProstateCancerFoundation of Australia (PCFA).

Like so many unsung heroes, Allan took it all in his stride.

“We started the local group 14 years ago because too many men in our area were being diagnosed with prostate cancer and dying from the disease,” he said

“We used to have someofthe highest mortality rates from prostate cancer in the country, but over the years we have managed to reduce that statisticthrough public awareness, supporting the establishment of alocal prostate cancernurses, and fundraising for prostate cancer research projects." Notably,Allan's advocacy catalysedresearch into reducing prostate cancer mortality rates in the Latrobe Valley. His efforts led to Dr Mahesh Iddawela investigating blood markers for aggressive prostate cancer treatments.

Allan's tireless dedication and community impact highlight his invaluable role in prostate cancer support and research.

“Our group consists of men who have emerging prostate issues, or who have previously undergone treatment, or are still having treatment, and the fellowshipofgroup members makes avery positive difference for local men,” he said.

The award was presented by the PCFA national director, Professor Tony Walker, with Allan’s esteemed group members in attendance.

“Over many years, Allan has dedicated countless hours of service to supporting men and families in the LatrobeValley,ensuring that no man walks alone,” ProfessorWalkersaid.

“He has played avital roleinproviding men and their families with information, comfort, and support, calling on his ownpersonal experiences to

make adifference in the lives of others.

“I speak for all Victorians when Iconvey my abiding gratitude to Allanfor his profound contribution and determination to make adifference.”

Allan co-founded the Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group with fellow local, Col Bermingham, and has been instrumental in building supportfor theLatrobe BiggestEver Blokes Barbecue lunch over many years, securing high profile guest speakers such as Merv Hughes and Mick Malthouse.

PCFA Chief Executive, Anne Savage said each of the awardees was an inspiration to men and families affected by the disease.

“Over many years they have served as champions of prostate cancer awareness within their

communities, ensuring thatmen and their partners do not have to walk the journey of prostate cancer alone," she said.

“They have played avital role in providing men and their families with information, comfort, and support, calling on their own personal experiences to make adifference in the lives of others.

“I speak for all those in our community when I convey my abidinggratitude to these gentlemen for the exceptional difference they have made to so manyAustralians impacted by prostate cancer, improving survivorship outcomes for all.

People can call 1800 22 00 99 or go to prostate. org.au to connect with the group.

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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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Honour: Allan Cunningham received theMax Gardner Awardfor DistinguishedService from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Photograph supplied

Support: The Latrobe Valley ProstateCancer SupportGroup were in attendancetowitnesses Allan’saward ceremony. Photograph: Zaida Glibanovic

Dedication: Allan with hisaward Photograph supplied

Out and about: Postcards presenterBrodie Harper visited Mirboo NorthArtspace recently, chattingwithvolunteer Kate Billingsley.

Hospo: Brodie Harper sits down at Lamezleighs Coffee House and Eaterywith owner AlannaGobel.

Yum: Brodie Harper learnshow to make adecadent vanilla slice with Jaci Hickenather cooking schoolJacican Photographs supplied

Line dancing

YALLOURN NORTH Senior Citizens Group have been fortunate to receive agrant through Latrobe City to run aline dancing program

The programhas afocus on strengthening and balance for the older population.

This program was funded for six months, so the group met on aweekly basis except for a short period over Christmas.

Up to 12 participants enjoyed not only the line dancing, but alsoenjoyed meeting and sharing acoffee and achat.

All thosewho attended agreed the program aided in their balance and wellbeing.

As the program wascompleted at the endofMarch, the group has suggested they wish to continue, so for asmall cost to those participants, the Yallourn North Senior Citizens Groupwill endeavourtocontinue line dancing.

The group invites anyone who is interested to attend on Fridaymornings from10amto 11am for beginnersand 11am12pm for improvers.

The group meets at the Yallourn North Seniors Club, which is attached to Yallourn Bowling Club.

Everyone is invited to join. Please bring afriend.

For further information, phone Judy on 0412 095 192.

Countrymusic

GOOD old country music featuring Ronn Munn, Tony Wirth and friends.

Walk ups, welcome.

First Sundayofeverymonth, 11am to 4pm at Monomeath Senior Citizens Hall, Victory Park corner of Princes Highway and Whittakers Road, Traralgon.

For all enquiries, phone0409 149 309.

Fun day of country music.

Chess results

WINNING form was pleasing for Matt Bolding in recent Latrobe Valley Chess Association action.

There was highs and lows for Emma Jackson.

Cliff Thornton claimedvictory in the match with Ben Jackson who finishedwith two wins.

The positive signs were satisfying for Bradley McClaren.

Steve Ahern found two wins and lost the other clashes.

Samantha Juers challenged the opponent in each battle.

Solving problems was useful for Penny McClaren.

Enjoying the contest helped

Hannah Jackson find the win. Rosie McClarenwas happy to learn by solving problems.

Email Ian Hamilton at irg. hml@gmail.com or phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 for more on local chess.

Biggest morning tea

MOE and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group will Host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 23 from 10am until 12.30pmat the Moe RSL.

We shall offer adelectable array of cakes, scones, slices and sandwiches, with afew savoury’s on the side,and draw our raffle.

Cost is $10 per person.

Look for us selling raffle tickets on the footpath nearMoe Nextra (Moore Street) from tomorrow (May 9) to May 22.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, May 27 from 1.30pm at the Moe RSL.

Come andjoin us for acuppa and achat. All welcome.

For more information, phone Volunteer Group contact Diane on 0438 517 470,orLinda (0427 671 780).

CancerCouncilSupporters

Hot Line: 1300 65 65 85.

Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20. Quit Line: 13 78 48.

Traralgon Volunteer Cancer Group

OUR fundraising efforts have got off to agreat start this year.

Our first Bunnings barbecue gave us atotal of $752. Thank youtoBunningsTraralgonfor providing this activity for the community.

The Easter Raffleatthe Traralgon Plaza raised $1236. Thank you to Traralgon Plaza for their support. The winners wereJarrodMcAdam and C Bond.

Lastmonth, the grouphad acake and produce stall at Bunnings which was very well supported by the community.

We raised $1070, agreat effort from the ladies and man!

This week, we will again be selling tickets in Traralgon Plazafor the Mother’s Day raffle. Tickets willbesold today (Wednesday, May 8), tomorrow (May 9) and Friday, May 10.

We areasmall group of hard workingladies (only 12 of us) and we would love for some more people to join us.

we welcome any new members to assist us. Previously, we have been the highest fundraisers in the state, and we would like to keep that title but we need more members!

If you are interested in joining our group, give Yvonne a call on 5174 2310, Mariana (0417 051 158), Raelene (0407 368 848), or Marge (5174 4269).

Gippsland Orchid Club

OUR members will be meeting tomorrow (May 9) at the Traralgon Anglican Hall (100 Grey Street) from 1.30pm.

Our last meeting went well, with agood roll up of regular members and also some firsttime attendees.

Marita Andersonwas our guestspeaker. She is amagnificent grower of the Australian Dendrobian Orchids. Her presentation was informative andentertaining.

This month, Robin Bavinton willexplain and demonstrate the correct waytolabel your plants, fertilising advice, potting up and care of Orchid plants during the colder weather.

As per usual, therewill be an opportunity for questions from the group.

We have amini monthly orchid showwith apopular vote award, plus winners of each section: Open, Advanced and Novice.

Members are encouraged to bring along flowering Orchids they are pleased with.

The meeting winds up with alight afternoon tea.

Attendeesare asked to bring along asmall contribution to share.

Tea and coffee is supplied. For further information, ring Pat on 0407 741 621.

Moe ViewClub

MOE View Club’s June meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5atMoe Hotel (Leggies) on Lloyd Street. Themeeting is scheduledfor 10.15amfor an 10.30am start.

Moe View Club has added another two juniorstudents to its sponsorship. We now have eight children we help through their school years.

The group’s PostieParty is on May 29 at Moe Bowling Club. Tickets are $10 each and must be prepaid

Raffle tickets will be sold. For tickets, call call Maureen on 0458 842 256 or Margo (0448 492 714).

Bridgeresults

TRARALGON Bridge Club results:

per cent); 2nd Kay Baxter and Monika Cornell (54.5).

Tuesday, April 30 -1st Jan Williams and Pat Davies (66.22); 2nd Kaye Douglas and Roshni Chand (60.37).

Thursday, May 2-N/S 1st Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas(60.42);2nd Roxy Lamondand GlenisLohr (57.64). E/W 1st Kevin Taylor and Marion Taylor (57.74); 2nd FredKaminskiand Heather Henley (53.87).

If you wouldliketoplay or learn more about Bridge, ring Traralgon BridgeClub President, GregNicholsonon 0419 365 739.

Ballroom dance lessons

LATROBE Valley Dance PromotionsInc are holding their weekly Thursday night lessons at the Girl Guides Hall, 18 Margaret Street Morwell. Startingat7pm and finishing up about 10pm. Cost is $5 per person each Thursday. Join us to learn anew skill, havesome fun, dancing, revision, friendships, exercise, and socialising. Follow us on our Facebook page: Latrobe Valley Dance Promotions Inc. Contacts are Norm on 0428 543 737, or Lynda (0428 489 041).

Email: latrobevalleydancepromotioninc@gmail.com

Traralgon District Historical Society

THE next general meeting of the society will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at the Society Rooms, KathTeychenneCentre (11 Breed Street, Traralgon) at 7.30pm.

Our guest speakerfor the evening will be Barry Sykes, who will give atalkonthe late Count Paul Strzelecki.

Count Paul Strzelecki travelled through Eastern Victoria in the area that he dubbed Gippsland for the governor.

and emigration. Strzelecki’s most famous expedition almost ended in tragedy afterpassing theLaTrobe River. The party had to abandon everythingand return to Melbourne. They were able to survive withscarce food for nearly three weeks thanks to their Aboriginalguides, Charlie Tarra and Jackey.

The Traralgon District Historical Societycommittee is working on the organisation of their ‘Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Day, which is to be held on Saturday,May 25 from 12.30pm to 4pm.

Please save the date and bring along any treasured items, piece of jewellery or an artefact that you are not sure of its value.

The cost will be $2 per item valued with alimit of three items.

You can reachthe society via email at secretary@traralgonhistory.asn.au, or by phone on 51748399 (leave amessage as the rooms are not always manned).

TRAMPS ride

TRAMPS(Traralgon and Morwell Pedallers Inc.) had a three-day ride recently in the Bairnsdale region.

The group had ashort afternoon ride to EaglePoint on the Gippsland Lakes and admired the new visitor facilities. Occasionallythere was light showers and no wind.

The Gippsland Lakes were ‘dead calm’which seemed an unusual sight.

The group had an introductory barbecue in the caravan park in the evening afterward.

The next ride was along the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

Riders crossed the magnificent bridge over the NicholsonRiver which gave riders great views of the river with its boats and birdlife.

There was small dams on the way with black swans paddling around. The group arrived at Johnsonville for lunch at the new facilities near the boat ramp. Pelicanswereseenflying up and down the Tambo River and fishermengoingout in their boats

Aclub dinner was then held at the local RSL at Bairnsdale

rode past many new up-market homes, to NewlandsArm for an early lunch. There was still time for afternoon tea back at the camping groundbefore many had along drive home.

TRAMPS welcomes new riders. For moreinformation, visit our website at tramps.org. au, or phone Paul on 0459 823 422, or Vance (0403 662 288).

Wonderful world of fungi

HAVE youever wondered about those brightly coloured mushrooms you see on walks, in your backyard or in the lawn?

Fungi are little understood but they are everywhere.

Fungus forms beneficial associations with more than 90 per cent of all plants worldwide. Whatdothey do? How are they named? Been scared to ask, but hadnoone to ask anyway?

At the next meetingof the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club starting at 7.30 pm on May 24 in the Moe Library, Geoff Lay will explain and answer questions about the weird and wonderful world of fungi.

Geoff is akeen naturalist and photographer with over 50 years of experience. He will show allthe different types of fungus and describe the major role they perform in the environment.

The following day, Geoff Lay will be leadinganexcursion at the Tarra BulgaNational Park to look at fungi. Meet at the visitors centre car park at 10am.

Visitors are most welcome, both to the meeting and the excursion.

For more information, phone Latrobe Valley Field NaturalistsSecretary, Rose on 0410 237 292. Visit our website at lvfieldnats.org to register if you wish to use Zoom to jointhe meeting or if you would like to come on the excursion.

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IF you are acommunity group and have any news items you need publicised, feel free to email us at news@lvexpress. com.au

You can address the correspondence to Editor, Liam Durkin.

Pleasewrite ‘Community Corner’ in the subject line and nothing else. Deadline is Friday 9am to appear in the following Wednesday issue. Community Corner

Meetingsare held once a month on the first Monday, and

Monday, April 29 -1st Robin Hecker and Don Tylee (57.5

Mt Kosciuszkobrought Strzelecki fame, but Gippsland offered him notoriety,as Gippsland wasripe for farming

The following day, the group

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Business Guide

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CareersatLatrobe

LatrobeCityCouncilhasexcitingopportunitiesforenthusiasticand forward-thinkingindividualswithapassionforprovidingexcellent servicestoourcommunity

• IT Customer Solutions Representative Solutions Representative–PermanentPartTime

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• School CrossingSupervisor- Traralgon –Casual Positions

• Maternal andChild Health Nurse Maternaland Child Nurse–Casual

• Childcare and Preschool Educators -Cert3 and - Cert 3 Diploma Di oma– CasualPositions

• LearntoSwimInstructor LearntoSwimInstructor–MultipleCasual Positions

Forfurtherinformationincludinghow toapply,positiondescriptionsand applicationclosingdates,pleasevisitour websitewww.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

Pleasenotesuccessfulapplicantswillbe requiredtoapplyforandsatisfactorilyobtain aNationalPoliceCheckandWorkingwith ChildrenCheck

Much hardship and difficulty is caused to job seekers by misleading advertising placed in the employment columns. Our Situations Vacant columns are reserved for advertisements which carry aspecific and genuine offer of employment. Ads for `Business Opportunities' and `Training Courses' and `Employment Services' should be submitted under those headings. Placing misleading ads is an offence against the Trades Practices Act and state/territory fair trading acts and all advertisements are subject to the publisher's approval. For further advice, contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 1300 302 502 or your state consumer affairs agency.

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

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Please apply to:

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Deaths •

BECKER, Craig Laurence. Passed away surrounded by family at home on Sunday 5May 2024. Aged 54 years Loved son of Edward (dec.) and Maureen. Dearly loved brother of Cynthia, Scott, Justin (dec.), Alan, Tarryn and Joel.

Loved and loving father of Nathan and Paige. Fun uncle of Amber, Bailee, Charli, Luca, Aaliyah, Mia, Justin, Zara and Luna. Without any word you told us you were tired. Finally reunited with Dad and Justin. We love you Becks

GILBERT, Debbie Anne. Passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by loved ones at LRH on Friday 3May 2024.

Age 58 years

Loved daughter of Betty, and Roy (dec.). Sister of Darren (dec.), Vikki, and Mark (dec.). Loving mother of Rhiannon. Cherished Nana Debz to Shontae and Savannah. Aunt to Kyle and Braydan. Loved by her aunts and uncles. Now at peace

HENDERSON (née Cooper ), Kay. (Also known as Dawn Gathercole). Passed away peacefully with Helen by her side at Bupa Aged Care, Traralgon on 2May 2024.

Aged 94 years Wife of Allan Gathercole (dec.). Life partner of Kevin (dec.). Much loved mother of Lorraine, Helen, Trevor, Christopher, Cheryl and partners. Loved Nan to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and their families.

Grateful to my wonderful mum. Iwill cherish your love and hold you in my heart forever. Helen. Nan, May you guide and protect us forevermore. With loving memories. Wendy, Ray, Gemma, Duane, Annie, Paddy, Sam, Antoinette, Sadie and Miley XX. Held in our hearts forever

MEADOWS, Julie Annette. Passed away on Saturday, 27 April 2024. Loving mother of Simon, Luke and Nathan. Nanna Julie to her beloved grandchildren.

Loved andremembered always

MICHAELS, Nosha. Agenuine one-of-a kind. Sadly missed, condolences to all concerned. Michael and the Skinner family XO.

MUSGROVE, Gloria Valerie Joan. 12/2/1937 -2/5/2024. Passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family.

Devoted and loving wife to Percy for over 68 years of marriage. Loving and loved mother to Wayne and Sandra, Grant and Raelene, Nerelle and Ren. Loved and adored Nan to Lachlan, Andrew, Jayson, Jakson, Jedd, Bam, Violet and partners. Great-Nan to Willow.

The ones we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, And always dear. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and memories XOXO

MUSGROVE, Gloria Valerie Joan. 12/2/1937 -2/5/2024.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Gloria. A much loved wife, mum and nan.

Deepest sympathy to Wayne, Sandy and family at this sad time, thinking of you all.

Latrobe Valley Express Partnership Management and Staff.

NEIL (Kendall), Robyn-Lee. Passed away peacefully at the Frankston Hospital, 27 April 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 66 years Dearly loved wife of Eric. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Pete, and Toby. Adored Nanja to Jayda, Jacob, and Asha.

NEIL, Robyn (Robbie). Traralgon Darts League are saddened by the loss of Robyn (Robbie) Neil. Robyn was an active member of the 'Richmond' dart club and played for many years until sickness stopped her. She was an integral member of the team and will be sadly missed. Rest In PeaceRobbie

PASQUALI (nee Edwards), Sandra Joyce. Passed away on Sunday 28 April 2024, after along illness, at LRH.

Loved wife of Frank. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Deearne and partner Delina, Matt and Kim.

Cherished granny to James and Milla. So dearly loved So sadly missed

PASQUALI, Sandra. Remembering many happy times we spent together over the years, we will treasure them always. Love your cousins, the Edwards family, Lesley, June, Robert, Nancy, David and families.

RICHARDS, David James. 13/2/1963 -29/4/2024. Loving son of Gordon and Betty.

Loved father of Jason, Alan, Nathan and Eileen (dec.). Proud grandfatherof eight. Rest In Peace

RIDDICK, June Rebecca. Of Newark Ave Newborough passed away peacefully at LRH with her loving husband Robert by her side on 1May 2024. Memorial Service to be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 430 Moe-Walhalla Road, Tanjil Sth Vic. 3825 on SATURDAY (18 May 2024) at 11 am.

RILEY, Kevin Jeffrey. Passed away suddenly on 1May 2024. Dearly loved son of Jean and Jeff (both dec.). Much loved brother of Lois and Maureen. Loved uncle of Kim, Scott and Brad; Ryan and Leigh. Great uncle of Jace. Forever In Our Hearts

RILEY, Kevin.Rick and Staff at Future Flicks and Lucky Link Lotto Warragul, send our condolences to Lois, Maureen, and their families on the sudden passing of Kevin. We are in shock that you will not be walking in the door again. We will miss our chats and your quirky ways.

Sadly missed by all

RILEY, Kevin. Business partner for 33 years, and also afriend who will be missed. Ricky and Sue.

ROBERTS, David Ivor (Dave). Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Mulgrave Private Hospital on 6May 2024. Aged 76 years Dearly loved husband of Pam. Loving Dad of Brett, Dale and Chris. Adored Grandpa of Beau and Jacko. One of Nature's True Gentlemen For Funeral details visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au

ROBERT, Fred. 28/4/1942 -2/5/2024. Late of Alice Springs. Dad Rest In Peace Linda, Jeanette, Shirley, David and Ben.

SKINNER, Kevin Lindsay. 2/6/1950 -27/4/2024. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

"Always remember My heart holds you When my arms can not"

Funeral will be held at Simplicity Funerals, Maclean NSW on FRIDAY (10 May 2024) at 11am.

BECKER. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Craig Becker will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on MONDAY, (13 May 2024), commencing at 2pm.

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BRUCE, Henry. 8/2/1949 -23/3/2024. ACelebration of the Life of Henry Bruce will be held at 17 Lincoln St, Moe on SATURDAY, 11 May commencing at 1pm. Friends and neighbours are invited to come along to share afternoon tea, a drink and our fond memories of Henry.

GILBERT. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Ms Debbie Gilbert will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on MONDAY, (13 May 2024), commencing at 11am.

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HENDERSON.

The Funeral Service of Mrs Kay Henderson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (10 May 2024) commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for The Lakes Entrance Cemetery, 139 Palmers Road, Lakes Entrance Victoria.

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MEADOWS. The Funeral Service of Julie Meadows will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (8 May 2024) commencing at 11.30am. Following the Service, Burial will take place at Traralgon Cemetery. To viewthe livestream, please visit our website and follow the prompts.

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MICHAELS.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Nosha Michaels (Marios Michaelides) will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 262 Commercial Rd Morwell, WEDNESDAY (8 May 2024) commencing at 11am.

To be followed by a Private Cremation.

MUSGROVE. The Funeral Service for Gloria ValerieJoan Musgrove will be held at the Rose Chapel at Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon TUESDAY (7 May 2024) at 11am.

Refreshments to follow at Gippsland Memorial Park. The ceremony will be livestreamed. Please see Harwood Funerals Facebook page for digital link.

NEIL. The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Robyn-Lee Neil, will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on THURSDAY (9 May 2024) commencing at 2pm.

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PASQUALI. AMemorial Service to remember and celebrate the life of Sandra Joyce Pasquali will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on THURSDAY, (9 May 2024), commencing at 11am. Sandra's Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream please visit our website.

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RICHARDS. The Funeral Service for Mr David James Richards will be held at Gippsland Memorial Park Chapel, Cemetery Lane Traralgon on THURSDAY (9 May 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

RILEY.

AService to celebrate the life of Kevin Riley will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd, Warragul on MONDAY (13 May 2024) at 10.30am. The Service will also be livestreamed. To view Kevin's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au

Following light refreshments, the cortege will leave for the Willow Grove Cemetery.

AUSTEN, Terry. Passed away 10/5/2021. Yesterday's memories are more precious than gold, they are locked in our hearts to treasure and hold. Sadly missed Your loving family.

REMEMBERING MOTHERSMEMORIAL SERVICE

AMemorial Service to remember Mothers and Mother-figures will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Morwell Chapel, 437A Princes Drive,Morwell, THIS THURSDAY (9 May 2024) commencing at 7pm (candle lighting and quiet reflection from 6.30pm).

The Service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website.

Please RSVP for catering purposes on 5174 2258.

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SALVATORE Nicola. SALVATORE Ida. Mum and Dad, In loving memory of your birthdays in May. Through love you are remembered, and in our hearts, you live on. God bless you both From your children, Silvio, Rosanna, Tony and our families.

SEEAR, Lyle John. 12/5/1928 -4/7/2021. 96 years

Happy Birthday Lyle

Another year goes by, and Iremember your special day. This year we celebrate your birthday and Mothers' Day on the same day. You will forever be a part of me, and live in my heart forever. Ifeel your presence beside me everyday. Your loving wife Vaifoa (Vi). Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad You are missed more than you could ever know. Love always -John, Rodney and Rachel.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Grandpa Pa can you hear us? We will sing extra loud so that you can hear us in Heaven. We hope that you and Aidan are dancing the Rumba. Love you, Ethan and Rhys.

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In Memoriam •

Geoff Peterson, swimming legend

SWIMMING

By TOM HAYES

THERE was anumberofways you could describe the late Geoff Peterson, but one that people usually came back to was ‘professional’. Peterson was abeloved coach at the Morwell Swimming Club, spending more than aquarter of acentury in the role. He sadly passedaway last month at the age of 85.

The long-serving coach joined the Morwell Swimming Club in 1992 and held the position of head coach for 23 years until 2015. After 10 years of non-stop service, Peterson was awarded life membership of Morwell Swimming Club, in 2002. For the 2015/16season,hespent time awayfrom the club travelling, before returning as assistant coach in 2016/17. It wasn’t long before he was the top dog once again, assumingthe role of head coach in the 2018/19 season. He held this position until his passing.

In 2022, Peterson was named as afinalist at the Australia Day awards ceremony for Senior Citizen of the Year, nominated by families of his swimmers. Prior to his tenure at Morwell Swimming Club, Petersonalsoworked as ahead coach at the Churchill Swimming Club and ran individual coaching and learn-to-swim program while at the Moe Swimming Club.

He was dedicated to the job up until his passing, coaching three eight-year-old swimmers to win two gold, one silver and three bronze medals at the Gippsland Championships, and one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Victorian Country All Junior Championships in March this year. Peterson took prideinseeing the support the Morwell Swimming Club membersgave to the localcompetition,and the versatilityofswimmers in relay events. While under Peterson’s tenure, the Morwell Swimming Club posted athird place finish for boys points at the Victorian Country Championships in Albury in 2005.

During his time at the Morwell Swimming Club, Peterson oversaw the development of nine swimmers who made the transition from club level to the national level.Those swimmers were Daniel Bertacco, Susan Hunt, Chris Warren, Andrew Crozier, Stuart Hall,GlennFerguson, Matthew Dismore, Phillip Blunt, and Jacob Mulqueen. Bertacco was potentially the most prominent of the lot, as he was inducted into the Victorian Institute of Sport,selected for the Commonwealth Shadow Team that travelled to Canada and the US, and claimed asilvermedal at the Canadian SummerChampionshipsinthe 100-metre butterfly. Crozier, Dinsmore, Blunt, Chris Olorenshaw, Annie Pepper, Melissa Hopley, and Libby Towns wereall swimmers of Peterson’s whowere selected for the Pacific School Games over the years.

Peterson coached Crozier, Pepper, and Olorenshaw to theirGippsland swimming records, for which they still hold andare congratulated for today.

Peterson was amassive part of the Morwell Swimming Club’s success in the mid-2000s, where the club won many district shields and trophies. Much of that success came down to consistency and regular attendance at local carnivals, spurred on by the dedication of Peterson.

Life members and current president and vicepresidentofthe Morwell SwimmingClub, Alan Godfrey, and Melissa Scholes, spoke to the Express about Peterson, and his legacy.

Scholes has been with the Morwell Swimming Club since Peterson started in 1992, while Godfrey started in 1996,spending yearswith him coaching those in the pool.

“(Peterson) was verydedicated to the Morwell Swimming Club. He spent alot of time helpingthe swimmers, training themupfor different competitions that they wanted to attend, and he was always at the pool, without failure,” Scholes said.

“He didn’t go away very often!Hejust really looked after everyone.”

Speaking to multiplesources, it appears that Peterson has travelled to almost every edge of the Latrobe Valley and surrounding regions just to show his support to swimmers at their meets, doing this out of the kindness of his own heart.

Speaking with the two life members, they mentioned that if he ever did take time away, it would only be for aweek or so at atime, always planning in advance to make sure no one was left short in his absence.

“Even during the lockdowns of COVID, he was eveninthe backgroundpreparing land-based activitiesfor swimmers to do at home, checking in with them each week,” Godfrey added.

Peterson would facilitate Zoom-likeconferences, so that he could monitor his swimmers while they did their land-based training from home.

And when lockdown restrictions were eased, he made sure that every swimmer had the chance to get backinthe pool,asonlya certain number were allowed at one time.

Even when his swimming students would take time off, or go on holiday, Peterson would prepare aspecial program specifically for them to complete.

And for less fortunate families, Peterson would provide them withequipment, like stretchingbands for instance.

His connections in the swimming world helped him and those ever involved with him.Heoften took swimmers fromother regions or states under hiswing, recommended by coaches far and wide.

And if swimmersever hadtorelocate,hewould return the favour and find them anew coach that he trusted.

So determined, Peterson would advise those who were close to achieving Country Qualifying times, helping them get to the standard theyneeded to be.

His coaching style was described as detailed and particular, giving his swimmers instructions stroke by stroke, with the times they needed to achieve per split at acertain effort percentage point.

Nowadays, swimming coaching is focussed on the broader aspects of the sport, which put Peterson head and shoulder above the rest with hisold-style ways.

Both Godfrey and Scholes, who had spent decades of time with him, had many personal experiences with him. They described his quirks when talking to the Express.

“He and Ishared coffees quitefrequently. We had Saturday morning training for afew years, and he and Iwould go have breakfast after that,” Godfrey said.

“We chatted mostly about the swimmers, but it was also about other things likepolitics and occasionally about the footy teamhefollowed -Collingwood!”

Scholes noticed the relationships he had built up with swimmers and their families, and how he was so interested in everybody’s lives.

“I think it’s important to note that he was always interested in what the swimmers were up to and

he would go along to the school swimming to see how they were doing,” she said.

“He also seemed to knowwhateveryone had left the club were up to and keepaninterest in hearing about their lives and what achievements they made.”

Past swimming students included Moe’sTeagan Micah, who’s preferredsport is now soccer. And despite her code switch, which has seen her play for Liverpool in the Women’s Super League and representher country, Peterson remained interestedinher career after all of these years.

Peterson would take his younger swimmers out to the movies as agroup, getting cheaper tickets in the process, just to increase that level of team morale outside of the swimming club. The groups would also attend the circus, or go bowling.

“It wasn’t just at the pool; it was social activities as well,” Godfrey said.

“So many peoplesay that he was such abig influence in their lives, shaping them into the people that they are today,” Scholes added.

Godfrey notedthat Peterson worked as ateacher, and as an engineer on amerchant ship before his time in the pool.

He mentioned that Peterson would suffer from sea sickness on occasion, which is ironic to some extent for someone who worked in water for more than 20 years.

Not onlywillpeople miss Peterson as acoach, but also what he resembled in acoach and afriend.

“I think they’llmisscatching up with him for achat, they’llmissseeing his face around at the pool -hewas there all the time,” Scholes said.

“The (Morwell)Leisure Centre sort of consider him as abit of an icon there because he was always there,” Godfrey added.

There is aphoto tributing Peterson’s life at the MorwellLeisureCentre, in the spot that he would often sit or stand to coach his swimmers.

Anumberofwords were thrown around when describing Peterson, but one that encapsulated him as awhole was ‘professional’.

He worked tirelessly on improving the personal best time of every swimmer, calculating their splits all on his own. All of the background work he committed his time to dissolved into what a professional is.

“Most of the kids wouldn’t have seen (the work he put in),” Godfrey mentioned.

In 2017,the MorwellSwimmingClubhosted the inaugural Geoff Peterson Sprint Meet, honouring Peterson for his contribution to the sport and the club.

This year however will be the inaugural Geoff Peterson Memorial Sprint Meet, which is sure to be asentimental occasion for the club and all involved.

Following his passing, tributes flew in from the wider swimming community. Acelebration of Peterson’s life was held on Friday, April 26.

During his funeral, former Morwell Swimming Club member, 15-year-old Kitana Bramley shared her experiences with Peterson in aspeech, which truly displays the type of personhewas to his students.

Good evening, my name is Kitana Bramley, and Iamaformer member of the Morwell Swimming Club -that’s howImet Geoff, Iwas seven years oldwhenI decided to stop swimming lessonsto challenge myself further and so Ijoined the swimming club.

Geoff saw the potential in me, he challenged me and pushed me to do my best and that is areason

why he will always have aspot in my heart.

As Istandinthe room withall these faces, Iwonder howmanyofyou have had thesame experience with Geoff’s guidance as Ihave, and if he holds that same special place in your hearts as he does in mine.

Geoff wasaveryselfless person; he wouldgive up his time to be down at the pool coaching the kids, devoting his time into us swimmers. Geoff has travelledcountless kilometrestosupport his swimmers which shows his devotion to the club he also had volunteered for 40 years.

Geoff not only volunteered for Morwell Swimming Club, but he had also dedicated his time into other swimming clubs and the swimming community in general.

Throughout my timeknowingGeoffIgot to create many cherished memories with him, but Iwill limit them down to afew. In one of my last year’s as a swimmer, Ihad made it to represent Gippsland in Melbourne, although Iwasn’t competing until later in the day, everyone elsehad finished competing and already gone home, but Geoff waited around withmeeven, thoughmyrace wasn’tfor hours he stayed there to support me and that’swhatI admire about Geoff.

He was so reliable and supportivetowards everyone, and it made you feel special knowing there was always someone on the sidelines supporting you.

Another one of my cherished memories is when I would turn up to training and Geoff was so excited to try all these new ways of improving our swimming ability even further by implementing the things he had learnt from coaching seminars and YouTube. For instance there was apoint where Geoff would makeusswimlapsand after each lap, he would measureour heart rates, or when he would put a hoop in the middle of the water, and we had to dive intothe centre. Ican justremember the little giggle youwould hear from him when thelanding didn’t go as expected and lastlywhenhewould get us to put the sponges around our waists while we swam to build our endurance.

At school we are writing about heroesinthe modern world and the first personI thought of was Geoff. He alwaysthinks of others before himself and he had so much devotion and dedication towards the swimming club, and for that Iamsograteful for becausehenot only taughtmehow to swim competitively, but he taught me skills that Ican use in therealworld, he taught me how to push myself, understanding my full potential, he taught me how to set goals and aim for them, and he taught me to not give up when things get to hard.

Geoff also internally challenged me.Hewould spend numerous hours doingthe mathtowork out my average swimming times to set reasonable goalsfor me to achieve and overall this foundation is what Iwill use in my future life.

Although Geoff isn’t standing with us today, we just have to remember the little spot in our hearts that belongs to Geoff and remind ourselves that he will never be forgotten.

Legend: ThelateGeoffPeterson gavemorethan 25 yearsservice to Morwell Swimming Club File photograph

Harriers take to brisk Thursday night run

HARRIERS

By MOLLYIRVINE

ON the first Thursday night run of May, 72 participants completed the brisk 5-kilometre run, welcoming new runnerBec Anderson, who completed the course in awonderful time of 26:04. With the run both starting and finishing at the netballcourts on Breed Street,the course took runnersalongthe surroundingpaths nearthe Traralgon Creek, whichalsoacts as the Traralgon Parkrun course every Saturday morning. The first three runners across the line this week were again theever-so-speedy Dempsey Podmore (18:44), who was followed by Glenn Graham (19:47),and the ever-improving Trent Kooyman in 20:55.

For thefemales, the fastestthree timeswere Molly Irvine (22:02), followed by Liz Kenney (24:09),and third place wenttoMariekaReilly for her time of 25:32.

Tomorrow's run (May 9) is the ASIC building, Traralgon 5km course, which starts near the carpark of the ASIC buildingand Benetas,Traralgon office buildings, just at the bottom of Grey Street, Traralgon. Check in time is from 5.30pm. Amongst the running events for the Traralgon

Harriers over the next couple of weeks is the Athletics Victoria Round 2Cross Country Race at Hanging RockonSaturday,May 11, and the annual Traralgon Marathon with both halfmarathon and 10km support events. With all races officially sold-out, there is a standby list if aplacedoes openup. For more information visit traralgonharriers.org.au

5km Results: Dempsey Podmore 18:44, Glenn Graham 19:47, Trent Kooyman 20:55, Darrel Cross 21:13, Clinton Jolly 21:40, David Barr 21:50, Adrian Sutcliffe 22:01, Molly Irvine 22:02, Peter Fairbairn 22:04, Andrew Broberg22:28, GeoffreyFrancis22:32, Chris Van Unen 23:13, Andrew Panayiotou 23:51, Jerzey Podmore 23:51, Ron Verschuur 23:54, Nelson Archibald 23:55, Liz Kenney 24:09, Gary Fox 24:10, Johnny Roscoe 24:30, Nicholas Talerico 24:35, Melvey Podmore 24:40, Adam Riddle 24:56, Daniel Furmston 25:23, Stephen Renehan 25:25, Marieka Reilly 25:32, Sav Mavrofridis 26:03, Bec Anderson 26:04, Paul Rollandin 26:10, Samantha Riddle26:17, Phillip Mayer 26:20, Ree Graham 26:43, Courtney Ellis

28:00, Shane Wilson 28:18, Toby Grzmil 28:46, Stephen McLeod 28:46,Collette Hofmann 28:47, Anthony Magaldi 29:04, Lucy Magaldi 29:04, Shane Gavin29:26, Megan Scott 29:28, DavidHood29:45, ClaireMacumber 29:46, Kristine Sapkin 29:47, Mark Fairbairn29:50, Michelle Sawyer 30:17, Catherine Leonard 31:07, Drew Hade 32:01,Andrew Legge 33:00, Amelie Dalton 33:33, Fiona Syme35:08, Danelle Wright 35:30, Ian Heafield 36:29, Timothy Graham 38:59, Luke Witham 38:59, Lynda Jones 39:10, Bjorn Luxmann 39:19,Ann Bomers 39:24, Barry Higgins 40:00, Kristina Creighton 46:00, Gay Cornthwaite 46:48, Nick Hodson 48:00, Peter Grixti 51:00, Belinda Heafield 51:35,Kylee Earl 52:11, Michelle Colwell 54:36, Kathy Quinn 54:36,Des Dalton 56:29, Pam Williams NTR, Eily Dalton NTR, Alfie WarnerNTR, IanCornthwaite NTR, Owen Notting NTR.

Consistent: Clinton Jollycontinues to shine in high-calibre running,finishing the 5km coursein 21:40, thefifth-fastest time forthe night.

MarvellousMicareturns fromnationals

BASKETBALL

U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS

BY TOM HAYES

JUST another local representing Victoria at national level.

This time, Traralgon’s Mica Nightingale did so, donning the Victorian colours at the Under 18 National ChampionshipsinBrisbane last month. It was Nightingale’s second time on the national stage, continually improving each and every year. Last year, Nightingaletook part as atop-ager in the Under 16 National Championships in Perth,

while the year before that as abottom-ager, she was just an emergency for the U16 side.

Now, as abottom aged U18 player, Nightingale consistently made the starting five for Victoria Country, another step up in her books.

“It was prettysurrealbeing abottom-ager, being selected was pretty cool.I was abit nervousbecause Iwas versing so many talented elite athletes from other states, and Iwasn’t really sure how Iwould go,” Nightingale said on her feelings prior to the competition.

As the championships wound up, so did Nightingale, seemingly findingher feet with ease,

matching the level of those girls aged ayear older than her.

“I was usually scouted to be put on the best players from the other team by my coach. But it was achallenge, it’ssuchastepupfromVJBL (Victorian Junior Basketball League) …switching to the nationallevel is crazy,” the 16-year-old said.

“The speed, the athleticism, everyone is just so good, the competition is (a step-up).”

Despite being good enough to claimstarting five status, Nightingale said she was surprised that she was given that responsibility.

The Victoria Country sidewalked awaywith abronze medalafter defeating South Australia Country in the third-placematch,catching the eye of some in attendance, as the country side was seen as less superior to the metro team.

“Everyone thought we weren’tgonna make it anywhere, becausemetro always seem to be the better team(fromVictoria), so we were the underdogs,and it was pretty cool to come out with abronze,” Nightingale said.

“Not many of us expected to medal.”

From the eight games she played, Nightingale started on the court in each of them.

Over the week of competition, Nightingale scored 60 points (averaging 7.5), had 45 rebounds(averaging 5.6), as well as one steal per game, three assists and three blocks.

Her stand out game was in sixth of the championships against New South Wales Country, where Nightingale recorded adouble-double: 17 points, 10 rebounds, as well as an assist and two blocks.

Nightingale began her basketball career at the age of seven,before joining competition as abottom aged Under 10 player.

Almost 10 years into abasketball journey that has taken up more than half of her life, Nightingale has basketball deep in her blood.

Not only is she an exceptional basketballer, but so is her sister, who will be jetting off to Davidson College, committing to the North Carolina college in the US

“I’d (also) love to go to college, it’s definitely an option for me,” Nightingale said on her sister going to college.

“It would be pretty cool to go to the same college as my sister. But we’ll see how that goes.”

Nightingale sees WNBL as aviable goal for the future, yet already has commitments to VJBL, Youth League (Under 23s) and NBL1with the Casey Cavaliers.

Nightingale has to drive afour hour round trip on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on most weeks to fill thosecommitments.

In terms of her next step,along withmaintaining her representationopportunities, Nightingale hopes to play some NBL1games, on top of hopefully qualifying for an Aus Camp or go to college.

Nightingale spoke on her sister, Asha, as an asset, and how she has helped her develop into the player she is today.

“(Asha is) areal leader, and she’s just avery good player on and off the court,” Mica said.

“I love the way she plays, she’s very strong and resilient.

“She’s definitely my role model. We get to play Youth League together this year which is pretty cool, andhopefully higher up like college or something in the future.”

Prominent local sporting name continuing legacy

BASKETBALL

THERE is another local heading to the US. Now residing in Queensland,Liam Switzerstarted his basketball career playing for the Traralgon T-Birds in the local competition. His firstrepresentative selection was withthe T-Birds where he played acouple of seasons in the Under 12s, travelling across the state to various competitions.

Hisfamily moved to Noosa in 2014, and since this time he has played with the Sunshine Coast Phoenix. At 18-years-old, Switzer is in his third season with the Phoenix in the NBL1 North competition, after debuting as a16-year-old.

During his time in Queensland, Switzer was also amember of the Brisbane Lions AFL Academy, however in early 2023 he made the tough decision to quit football and focus on basketball.

He has history in football, playing his first game of junior football with TEDAS in the Traralgon District Junior Football League.

He representedQueenslandatthe National Under 20 Championships in Ballarat in February this year, winning asilvermedal after going down to Victoria after the buzzer in the gold medal match. He has just committed to Fresno PacificUniversity in California to playNCAA basketball in the Pac West Conference for the next four years on afull four-year scholarship.

Switzer is set to leave in August, later this year. He is described as asix foot, 10 inch power forward. Switzer is the son of Grantley and Lisa. Grantley is aseven-time AGrade premiership player with the Gormandale Cricket Club and member of the TDCA Teamofthe Century.Healso played in six local senior football premierships, three with Traralgon (1998, 99, 2000), two with Churchill (2002,03) and one with Gormandale (1992).

Local: Former Traralgonbasketballer Liam Switzer will be offtoCalifornia, US,toplay college basketball. Photograph supplied

Effort: Traralgon’s Mica Nightingale wasa partofthe Victoria Countryteam that placed thirdatthe Under18NationalBasketball Championships Photograph supplied

Moe United overcomes bogey team

SOCCER LVSL BY JOHN CARDONA

MOE United endedMonash’s five-game unbeaten run with an emphatic 4-1 demolition away from home on Sunday in Latrobe Valley Soccer League.

The Round 7win was welcomed for the Red Devil’s, following weeks that saw them suffer slow starts and concede early goals.

In his pre-match speech, Moe coach Lee Dastey reminded players of the consequences of pulling back an early goal against arch-rival Monash, who always seem to thrive on the battle to hold MoeUnited, whichhas occurredinthe pastfew meetings.

Moe United was switched-on fromthe outset, and were soon on the offensive. The visitors jumped to an early lead only seven minutes in, when a long, searching ball by Nick Fogarty from the left defensive flank caught the Monash defence by surprise, with only Riley Winkleman coming towards, anticipating the bounce of the ball, which saw him race clear.

He calmly slotted the ball into the empty net to give Moe United their first for the day.

Bayden Heausmann created Moe’s next opportunity, when he sent apasstoConnor O’Hanlon, whose first-timeflick gave Heusmann agood look, only for his cross to be cleared by Monash keeper Logan Troughton.

Monash produced their best chance of the first

half after afree kick was headed toward goal by Gonza Ortellado, only to be denied by afingertip save from Moe veteran keeper Peter Albanese.

Midwaythrough the half,aHeusmann free kick foundO’Hanlon,whose headed attemptwent inches wide of the upright.

Forty minutes into the match, an Oscar Sceney cross was headed on by Tanner Pyle to an unmarked Winkleman, whose header beat the keeper but not the crossbar.

Moe continued to dominate up to the halftime break, when across fromJoe Stewart found an unmarkedWinkleman, onlytohave his celebraton stopped after being ruled offside.

At halftime, Moe held onto a1-nil lead, and on the resumption, caught Monash on the back foot.

Winkleman again found space, getting free inside the box and then, with aclear back heel, found O’Hanlon, whose first-time shot was hammered home from close range to put Moe 2-nil up.

Matt Shearing was the next involved, sending a crosstoO’Hanlon, whose header was cleared off the line, resulting in adeflection that fell back to him, although his shot was well-saved by Troughton.

Monash came closetoreplying, when along clearance gave Ethan Lawrence achance, only to be stopped by Albanese.

Sixty minutes in,a Chad Shelley pass put Winkleman through on the left flank, and he found his way deep into the attacking area, while O’Hanlon was making arun from deeptoward the post.

Asuperb pass by Winkleman then saw O’Hanlon hammer the ball home to give Moe a3-nil lead.

Monash refused to lie down, and when aCaleb Semple pass waspickedout by brother Adam, he produced agreat finish from 20 metres out to make the score 3-1.

Moe howeverwas hell-bent on not lettingthis game slip, and with minutes remaining, aBrendan Ruddell pass made its way to Luke Bathgate,who took histimetohit home theteam’s fourth goal.

After the match, Dastey said he was pleased with the effort from all on theteam, singing thepraises especially of Sceney,Stuart, Pyle and Heusmann.

Women’s

MOE Unitedran out3-2 winnersinaclosely fought game against Monash.

Monash took an early lead when along through ball to Katie Goodman sent her clear, and she made no mistake.

Monash, with astrong defensive formation held onto the lead until the 40 minute mark, when Summer Cooperunleashed asuperb strike from 20 metres out, which gave the Monash keeper no chance.

Moe United stayed on the offensive, and afree kick 20 metres out saw Georgia Wyntjes step up to hit asweet, low shot, which hit the upright and found the net to give Moe a2-1 lead at the half.

Monash surged forward from the restart, and ashot by Kelly-Lee Soles saw Moe keeper Renee Vidler produce agreat fingertip save.

Bothsides were after goals, and agreat individual

effort from HayleyLaws sawher outrun two defenders, and send apinpoint pass to winger Summer Cooper, who’s first time shot put Moe United 3-1 up. Monash were not to be denied, and across from the right was collected by Rebecca Van Der Koogh, who goaled to give her side ahintofadraw.

However,time ran out, and MoeUnited celebrated agutsy winagainstanup-and-coming side similar to them.

Moe’s bestwere Tylah Armistead, Summer Cooper, Paris Troughton and Georgia Wyntjes, who won acheesecake for her efforts.

Reserves

MOEdroppedthree valuable pointsinthe chase of league leaders Fortuna, after losing 2-nil against Monash.

The two goals came in the first 10 minutes thanks to a‘brace from Jace’ Paulet.

Tom Portelli, Brendan Ruddell and Cam Smith did agood job for Moe despite the loss.

2nd Division

MOE United prevailed in aseven-goal feast, coming back from behind three times. Monash led 2-1 at halftime, but Moe showed strong desire to eventually win 4-3.

Tim Stephens scored for the Red Devils, as did Zane Poxon,JakeHeusmannand Gedd Heusmann. Scorers for Monash were Hunter Buhagiar and Ryan Harvey.

Stephens, Jake Heusmann and AndrewNilo rated amention in the Moe best.

Behind the scenes at Olympiansstunningrise

TOM HAYES

TRARALGON Olympians have producedan impressive start to the 2024 Latrobe Valley Soccer League season, catching the eye of all involved. For ateam that has struggled in recent times, the club currently sits in fifth place on 13 points in the senior men’scompetition, just three points from Fortuna, Moe and Falcons at the top of the table. After seven games, Olympians currently hold a record of four wins, one draw and two losses.

To put that into perspective, last season, Olympiansonlyconjured 12 points from four wins, suffering 14 losses from their remaining fixtures, finishing the season in eighth out of 10 clubs. They had last year’s record beat after six LVSL matches this year.

Olympians new senior coach for the 2024 season, Nathan Martin, has been impressed with what the side has done so far.

In just his first season of senior coaching, he too should be impressed with their start.

After Morwell Pegasus folded their senior side, Martin jumped at the opportunity to bring some of their remaining players to the club.

“The reason we are doing so well is obviously we picked up quite afew players from Pegs (Morwell Pegasus). So with Pegs folding, we obviouslystarted chasing players that had played at the club before,” he said.

Martin has ahistorywith Olympians which dates back into the last century, playing withthe club in the late 1980s and early 1990s, until he moved to North Queensland in 2004.

For one season of that stint, he played for Traralgon City before swiftly movingbackto Olympians.

Olympians won their last flag in 2019, but have endured some tough times either side of this.

“Olympians has always been Isuppose good for acouple of years and then, all the players get poached …and then you get another group, another coach will come through and bring players back,” Martin said.

“It’ssort of amerry-go-round,it’snever been like aFortuna that’s been strong for anumberofyears andhad agood culture at theclub, and that’s what we’re trying to change this year…with awhole new committee and the waywe’redoingthings.”

Martinadmitsheistrying to break the mould of successand failure, by building asuccessful culture at the club to prevent the team from falling in years to come.

In 2023,Olympians finishedthird bottom on the ladder,thenMartinwas appointed.

“This year we’ve got anew president (Spiro Marcou)atthe club,and anew committee,and most of the committee members are ex-players or had something to do with the club which is good,” Martin mentioned.

Olympians have had an impressive start to the 2024 season, as previously mentioned, and Martin has begun to chip away bringing positive changes.

“The squadwehad last year wasn’t that bad, they were justalot of young kids and Isuppose they didn’t gel well with the coach last year -who is avery good coach,” he said.

“Thisyear, they seem more keen,we’ve picked up afew players andthe attitude has just changed …wehad agood preseason too, it’s just been a good start.”

Before the weekend just passed, Olympians racked up their third and fourth wins in arow, knocking off two powerhouses of the LVSL.

Firstly, in Round 5, Olympianshosted and defeated Fortuna 1-nil, before winning their fourth straight game by beating Moe United 2-1.

“Going into those games …the kids just gelled together (inthe 5-2 win over Newborough/ Yallourn),” Martin said, describing what kickstarted the run.

“We knewgoinginto Fortuna that if we could keep them out, we’d have agood chance of actually winning. The squad we’ve got, just because of the way they’ve gelled and they’re playing the way I want them to play makes it easier.

“At the end of the day Ijust want to play simple football.”

Before the start of Round 7atthe weekend, five teams all sat on 13 points at the top of the table: Fortuna, Monash, Falcons, Moe and Olympians.

“I don’t think I’ve seen that in my whole entire history of soccer, that in the first five rounds, you have the firstfive clubs all on the same points, I’ve never seen it at all. So, that’s good for the league,” Martin said.

Within along season still ahead, Martin is positive that his side could have an impact on the league in the coming weeks, despite missing the chance to stay atop of the league, going down to Falcons in a3-2 thriller the weekend just gone. Martin has added asocial aspect to Olympians, getting the senior side to interact with other teams at the club like the reserves and the women’s.

Seniorplayersare now making an effort to socialise on Thursday night after dinner,which appears to be helping with team morale, and the players are becoming more known to one another.

New-look: Olympians arecurrentlyflying in the LVSL, sitting just three points from the topofthe leagueafter sevenrounds. The senior side has undergone aquick turnaround, afterafew challenging seasons. File photograph

Falcons get back on title track

SOCCER

LVSL BY JOE AUCIELLO

IN yet another enthralling contest which has breathed new lifeinto the Latrobe ValleySoccer League, Falcons 2000 hosted fellow league leaders Traralgon Olympians in aSaturdaynight match that left everyone on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

Alarge and boisterous crowd was in attendance for theRound 7clash, which added further weight to the every-increasing groundswell of support for more Saturday fixtures that only help advertise local football.

Those present were treated to aclassic contest. Olympians came into thegame full of confidence given theirlasttwo weeks, whichsaw them dispose of Fortuna and Moe.

This match was the perfect opportunity to further solidifytheir recent return to form after many a year of mediocrity. Falcons on the other hand was looking to make astatement by taking all three points and putting some breathing space between their opponents, making for agood old fashioned six point contest.

Falconsstarted well and were quick to dominate possession and territory,with the away side seldom venturing into the opposition penalty box.

Wing backs Josh Patterson and Kevin Carcellar were in adominant mood, with their pace causingOlympiansgrief with everyattacking wave. Soon enough, Falcons started to fashion clear cut chances, but it seemed their penchant for missing chances sincethe commencementofthe season had failed to dissipate.

Moni Eliaser and Kuku Mahmoud each had chances thwarted by some desperate Olympians defending, whichensured the score remained goalless at the break.

Olympians seemed to lift after halftime, with experiencedcampaignerAlradi Ismailtaking a stranglehold of his younger defensive teammates.

However,that lack of experience came to the fore as Mahmoud wasfouled inside the box and was awarded apenalty.

Mahmoud made no mistake from the spot to give his side adeserved lead.

Olympians were far from finished, and they continuedtopushfor an equaliser, and with 20 minutes to go amishitcross cannoned off the crossbar which was tapped in to level the scores.

The equaliser injected alarge dose of confidence for the awayside, as they putFalcons under extreme pressure which finally paid dividends as JordanMartin scored from outside the area to give his side an 85th minute lead.

This seemingly put his sideinapositiontograball

three points. However, the home side are renowned for their never say die attitude, and it would take every ounce of that attitude to finish the game with at least apoint.

What ensued over the last five minutes of the contest was something of adream (or nightmare depending on who you support).

With full time fast approaching, Falcons converted to amore attacking formation and were able to fashion ascrappy equaliser from acorner as substitute Jamie Pistrin poked home from close range.

The home side was in no mood to rest on their laurels-they wanted all three points.

With five additional minutes being played, the Birdscontinued to press.

Athrough ball from Pistrin to his strike partner in Mahmoud allowed the latter to run at the Olympians defence, and although he was initially corralled, his persistence paidoff as aloose ball foundits waytothe evergreen Nick D’Alessandro, who finishedwith aplombona tight angle to send his teammates and fans into delirium.

The finalwhistle soon followed after the restart and the three points for Falcons sent them equal top after a3-2 win.

Falcons take this victory ahead of another Saturday night blockbuster away to Moe United.

Relentless Rovers secure huge win

HOCKEY

By JENNY SUTTON

THE Latrobe Valley hockey (LVHA)season is in full swing with Junior and Men’s Hockey 5s on Friday night resulting in high scoring exciting matches. The combined Traralgon Cubs teams had wins in both the Under8's and Under 12's matches, with new playersAimeeScholes, Luke Scholes, andBeau Cobbledick having the opportunity to display their skills.

The Men’s Hockey 5s was exciting to watch. Lachlan Thompson madehis return to hockey in in a10-7victory for Traralgon against Moe.

In an electrifying showdownbetweenRovers and Churchill Men's teams,Rovers emerged as the dominant force, securing aresounding 8-0 victory.

The match was characterised by Rovers' relentless offensive prowess and solid defensive play.

The LVHA Vic League teams will need to regroup after both teams lost their matches over the weekend.

The Men went downtoGippslandStrikers

3-0. Strikers dominating much of the play in the second half of the game, goalkeeper Ian Goodwin made some spectacularsaves to keep LVHA in the contest.

The Women’s team wentdown 4-0toDandenong in aphysical game. The women kept to their game plan despitethe antics of the opposition,with Jasmine Langstaff being outstanding in defence.

Local hockey saw Traralgon defeatChurchill 3-1. Rovers were able to take somerevengefor their loss in last year’s Grand Final defeating an undermanned Moe 9-0.

Combined effort leads to victory

SOCCER LVSL BY

LAURIE WILLIAMS

ROUND 7ofthe Latrobe Valley Soccer League returned another lot of talking points. Newborough/YallourndefeatedSale1-nil The Combine added another three points to their tally in atough encounter at Burrgae Reserve.

After ascorelessfirst half, the Combine got their act together butwere made to earn their kicks, but eventually pressure paid off when Dylan Fairbrother scored the only goal for the match.

Salealmostgot on the scorecard but the crossbar denied them the chance to at least draw the match.

CHURCHILL scored their second win of the season at the expense of East Gippsland. It was atight match,but the home team Rams eventually cracked the Eagle’sdefence, scoring twice.

FORTUNA did anumber of Tyers. As expected,the reigning league champions were far too strong, winning 9-nil away from home.

DamonScott helped himself to ahat-trick, as did Jake Budija.Hayden Tanti settled for abrace, and JordanCampbell took his season tally to eight after slotting one.

ROUND 8 action commences thisSaturday night, with ablockbuster between Moe and Falcons. On Sunday, Newborough/Yallournplays Fortuna,Churchill hosts Monash, Olympians welcome Tyers, and Sale makes the trip to East Gippsland.

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Poise: KimTanticontrols theballfor Latrobe Valley

Skip: Latrobe ValleyHockey Association Captain, MaddyHall.