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Kiwi Jason Clough fears he is stuck in a legislative black hole, unable to claim any government support after he lost his hospitality job in Moe due to COVID-19 restrictions. FULL STORY - PAGE 5

LUCKY ESCAPE

By MICHELLE SLATER

A MOUNTAIN bike rider was lucky to walk away with minor injuries after he fell off a 12-metre cliff and clung to a tree near Walhalla, causing emergency services to spend five hours rescuing him. The Warragul man, 64, was riding along the Great Alpine walking track when he lost control, rolled off the track and then fell five metres off the edge near Happy Creek, about three kilometres out of town just before 1pm on Tuesday. Emergency services responded and located the man at about 2:35pm. A VICSES spokeswoman said SES units worked in tandem with the CFA in what was a “difficult� rescue that

required a high level of expertise and resources in an area with no vehicular access. She said rescuers had to cut a path through steep terrain, dense bush and blackberries to get him out. The man was assessed for minor injuries, but not taken to hospital. The incident sparked the ire of Walhalla Mountain Rivers Tourism Association president Russell Wright, who said the cyclist should have been heeding COVID-19 restrictions and stayed at home. “The question should be asked what was this guy doing out bike riding when he should’ve been at home? This is not essential travel,� Mr Wright said. “We have been actively asking people

not to come to town, please stay at home. Walhalla is essentially closed. Nothing is open apart from the mail run three days a week for locals.� Mr Wright said all public facilities including campgrounds, toilets and day shelters had been closed off. He said he was disappointed there were still “dribs and drabs� of visitors coming into the heritage tourist town, putting locals’ health at risk. Mr Wright said one local had even stuck up some signs coming into town saying “Walhalla is closed�. “It’s sad that it’s come to this as people should be listening to the government’s advice. People should not have to put up signs to keep people out,� he said. “We’ve even had people knocking on

doors asking for accommodation or good fishing spots, but they are not meant to be here. We don’t want your germs and this is putting it politely.� Mr Wright urged visitors to return to Walhalla once the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. In the meantime, Mr Wright encouraged prospective visitors to take a gander at the town’s autumn colours on virtual walks posted to the Walhalla Facebook page. “This is having a massive impact on our small owner operated businesses, they rely on tourism as there is no other industry here,� he said. “We will love to have you back when this is over, we will need you to come back.�

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Falling down: One of the boilers at Energy Brix is being collapsed as part of demolition works.

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Boiler comes down By MICHELLE SLATER

THE first boiler was collapsed at the old Morwell Power Station late last month as demolition continues on-site with all known friable asbestos safely removed. Energy Brix Australia Corporation remediation manager Barry Dungey said more than 5200 square metres of asbestos was removed “with no incident�. “It’s all been very good, we’ve done 12 months of asbestos removal and there was no positive readings, this was an excellent result,� Mr Dungey said. “We had monitoring within 50 metres of the boiler collapse and also around the boundary, in some cases a kilometre away and we picked up no fibres in the monitoring.� Mr Dungey said the asbestos removal was completed in January, but there could still be some contained material in

boiler gaskets wedged between steel, which would be cut out encased in the steel. “We still don’t know how much asbestos is inside the boiler, in the 50s it was a standard product.We went through all the original drawings and we will go through the fallen boiler to verify there is no other asbestos,� Mr Dungey said. “We will treat it as an asbestos zone until we complete this.� Mr Dungey said he understood community concerns surrounding asbestos removal, as this was the first major asbestos removal project in the Latrobe Valley. He said the asbestos was sealed into large plastic bags and put into secure 44 gallon drums to be transported to a licensed asbestos station near Sunbury. Mr Dungey said there was “significant� preparation carriedout before the first of the eight boilers was brought down, with the others to be collapsed every fortnight until the end of June.

The boiler collapse was not publicly advertised as no part of the work could be seen from public vantage points. Mr Dungey said preparation included bracing and strengthening the boiler house and cutting out structures to free up the boiler for collapse so it would not hit anything. “This, combined with a large number of mist machines during the collapse, meant that everything possible had been done to minimise dust during the collapse,� Mr Dungey said. He said once all the boilers were brought down, they would collapse the boiler house with the remaining two chimneys to be brought down in September. Mr Dungey said Gippsland Infrastructure was in the process of purchasing the site. “We are hopeful we can see some new businesses established on the site, this will be great for the Latrobe Valley,� he said.

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THOUSANDS of extra intensive care beds will be established throughout Victoria as the state government spends another $1.3 billion to help the health system cope with an expected surge in sick coronavirus patients. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement yesterday as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Victoria hit 968 - an increase of 51 from the previous day. There are 31 people in hospital, including six in intensive care. There are currently about 450 intensive care beds in Victoria. The new package is set to create about 4000 more to help hospitals cope with any rise in infected people.

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Between the cracks: Kiwi man Jason Clough is not able to claim any government support after he lost his hospitality job in Moe due to COVID-19 restrictions. photograph michelle slater

Moe resident now finds himself in no man’s land By MICHELLE SLATER

A NEW Zealand man living in Moe fears he is being left penniless after he was terminated from his hospitality job and does not fit the criteria for any federal government assistance. Jason Clough moved to Moe about seven weeks ago to take up a new job in hospitality, but was let go more than a week ago when COVID-19 regulations came into place. Mr Clough is calling on the federal government to help Kiwis living here in limbo due to coronavirus. The former Rotorua local moved to Australia to be with his family three years ago and is here on a special category subclass 444 visa, which allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. He fears he has fallen between the cracks for any assistance available from either the Australian or New Zealand governments - including the JobKeeper package which is available to Kiwis in 444 visas. Mr Clough fears he cannot access this support as he is unemployed with no job to return to, but stressed he was still actively looking for work. He told The Express that it was “not possible� to move back to New Zealand as he would return to no job or any family and he

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It’s been incredibly difficult and it’s come down to the point where I’m borrowing money to keep me going, I’ve reached out to support services but they said I don’t meet the criteria. JASON CLOUGH had invested his life in Australia. Mr Clough had even brought his dog over from New Zealand and just signed a 12-month lease on a property in Moe. “It’s been incredibly difficult and it’s come down to the point where I’m borrowing money to keep me going, I’ve reached out to support services, but they said I don’t meet the criteria,� Mr Clough said. “What’s the alternative, we become homeless and potentially

become a COVID-19 statistic. Because that’s the reality if there aren’t some sensible changes made to legislation, even just temporary.� Mr Clough had contacted a swag of state and federal Members of Parliament, including Social Services Minister Anne Ruston, calling for help for his fellow Kiwis in his situation. A spokeswoman for Senator Ruston said New Zealanders living in Australia on a 444 visa could access a range of payments “depending on their circumstances�. The spokeswoman also said there were no restrictions on foreigners departing Australia and encouraged people to contact their consulate for advice on arrangements to return home. “Those who came to Australia before February 2001 generally have protected status and have the same access to Australian payments as permanent residents and Australian citizens including the Coronavirus supplement and waiting period waivers,� she said. “If you arrived in Australia after February 2001 and have been in Australia for at least 10 years, SCV holders can access JobSeeker payment or Youth Allowance (jobseeker) for a oneoff period of up to six months.�

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MP: New subsidy will protect region’s jobs

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S $130 BILLION PLAN

Businesses will be eligible to receive the subsidy if they: ■ Have a turnover of less than $1 billion and their turnover will be reduced by more than 30 per cent relative to a comparable period a year ago (of at least a month); ■ Have a turnover of $1 billion or more and their turnover will be reduced by more than 50 per cent relative to a comparable period a year ago (of at least a month); and ■ Are not subject to the major bank levy. Not-for-profit entities, including charities, and self-employed individuals that meet the turnover tests that apply for businesses are also eligible to apply for JobKeeper payments. For more information, including about the application process and the criteria for

eligible employees, visit https://treasury.gov.au/ coronavirus. The federal government also announced it would temporarily expand access to income support payments over the next six months and establish a Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight. JobSeeker payment is subject to a partner income test. This income test has been temporarily relaxed to ensure an eligible person can receive the JobSeeker Payment, and the associated Coronavirus Supplement, provided their partner earns less than $3068 per fortnight, or around $79,762 a year. The personal income test for individuals on the JobSeeker Payment will still apply. For more details, visit www.australia.gov.au.

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MEMBER for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a $130 billion federal government plan to protect the jobs of thousands of workers across the region impacted by the coronavirus. Mr Chester said the ‘JobKeeper’ announcement was designed to keep as many people in work as possible and help businesses to resume operations quickly once restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic were lifted. “The JobKeeper wage subsidy will provide eligible employees with a flat payment of $1500 per fortnight through their employer, before tax, for the next six months to help retain staff members,” Mr Chester said. “This new subsidy is for businesses significantly affected

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MAACG Medical would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the commitment the Doctors, Nursing Staff and Receptionist have to their community.

If you can stay home, stay home: Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton. The Department of Health and Human Services follows up and monitors all close contacts of confirmed cases and provides them with information and support. All close contacts must self-isolate for 14 days. Under restrictions agreed by National Cabinet, gatherings of more than two people are now banned, except for members of your immediate household and for work or education purposes. All people arriving from any international destination must also self-isolate for 14 days as per federal government direction. All travellers returning to Victoria from overseas will be placed in enforced quarantine for the self-isolation period of 14 days. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services’ has a hotline for public information on COVID-19 which is 1800 675 398.

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THERE was no change to the number of coronavirus cases in the Latrobe Valley as of luncthime yesterday. Data released by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton stated five cases have been identified in this region. One of the cases, who has now been given the all-clear by medical professionals after completing 14 days in self-isolation, is an employee of the Newborough Bowling Club. Manager Alan Grubb said the club, which has been closed since March 17 due to restrictions imposed by the state and federal governments, responded swiftly as soon as the employee’s positive diagnosis was confirmed. “We got on the front foot straight away,” he told The Express. “We sent out a message to all the people on our mailing list letting them know that one of our employees, who last worked on Saturday, March 14, had tested positive to the coronavirus. “With our elderly membership we also said in the message that if anyone felt unwell and required to be tested to inform medical staff you have had possible contact with a confirmed case. “To the best of our knowledge no-one else has got the virus.” Across the state, the total number of COVID-19 cases as of yesterday was 968, including 183 in regional Victoria. Professor Sutton again stressed these were unprecedented times. “Everyone who’s unwell must isolate themselves and everyone who’s been told they’re in quarantine either as a returned traveller or close contact must do so,” Professor Sutton said. “Social distancing will save lives. Everyone needs to comply with restrictions in place to keep yourself, your loved ones and the whole community safe. “Our message is clear: if you can stay home, you must stay home.”

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From a health perspective, it is imperative that we all heed the health advice that is being handed down by the experts because COVID-19 is real, and it is extremely serious. The State Government has recently established a Coronavirus website which contains a variety of health and other information, supports and advice. I encourage people to view this website on a regular basis to receive updates on the situation as it evolves. https://www.vic.gov.au/ coronavirus The reality is people are hurting in a variety of ways at present. Restriction measures have been put in place to minimise the spread of this virus, which has changed dramatically the way we go about our daily lives. Subsequently businesses and their employees have endured substantial pain and our thoughts are with

everyone who has been impacted negatively in this regard. The health and well-being of our community is paramount, but the economic hurt can’t be ignored given so many have invested their lives and livelihoods into their business or enterprise. In this context, State and Federal Governments have announced respective economic packages for employers and assistance initiatives for employees. These include: • Victorian Business Hotline: 13 22 15 • Business Victoria Website: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/ • Employees impacted by the loss of work during this period should contact Centrelink directly or visit the following website: https:// www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/ subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19 In the Latrobe Valley we have experienced many significant challenges over previous years, and we have proved to be a resilient bunch through those same battles. This virus is a different beast and it will take time and all our strength to get through as unscathed as possible. This has to be complimented by good decision-making and the provision of adequate supports and assistance by all levels

of Government. I havee been able to raise through the Premier’ss office a number of local issues, questionss and initiatives that have arisen in recent weeks and will continue to do so on behalf of our community. To those working on the frontline we say ou are doing. Whether thank you for what you rgency service workers, it be police and emergency those working in the healthcare sector, aged ucation along with so care, child-care or education mend you for your many others we commend dication at this commitment and dedication difficult time. These extraordinary dinary times call for extraordinary care and generosity for those around us. Call up or check in on family, friends and neighbours to make sure rt local they are okay. Support businesses, where wee can, as they are going to need our support. And justt as er importantly, look after d you during this period of time.

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Lifeline is hear to help A NEW service has been established in Gippsland to assist people who may be experiencing increased levels of uncertainty and anxiety. In times of personal and community challenges, people may have difficulty coping and experience feelings of being overwhelmed. The CATCH program has been launched to provide a dedicated confidential call and text service to anyone who would like to access the support of a trained

CATCH coach or up to 12 weeks. “This program is based on a program people living in Gippsland may be familiar with, the Connect Call Back service, and has been redeveloped to ensure that people can access the service in the manner they prefer - for many people, this is via text,� Lifeline Gippsland chief executive Michelle Possingham said. “The planned launch has been brought forward in response to the recent challenges being faced

by our community. Anyone in crisis or needing immediate support should call Lifeline’s 13 11 14 Telephone Crisis Support Line.� People accessing CATCH are matched with a coach who will arrange a regular time to make contact and provide empathetic, non-judgemental support. To access the program, people can email catch@llg.org.au or phone 5136 3500 and ask to speak with the Catch Program Coordinator.

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Police car rammed by utility

FOUR Latrobe Valley youths were arrested after the utility they were in rammed a police vehicle in the early hours of March 24. Police located the vehicle on Saviges Road in Moe, with one occupant in the tray of the ute allegedly throwing items at the divisional van before the vehicle evaded police. The vehicle was located again a short time later in Trafalgar and appeared to be stuck up an embankment. As police drove towards the front of vehicle it accelerated towards the police car before hitting the front causing very minor damage.

Post box damage

AN Australia Post box in Churchill was extensively damaged earlier this month. Police believe the box on Acacia Way may have been struck by a vehicle between March 20-22.

Shop window, station doors smashed

A BOY allegedly used his scooter to smash the front windows of a shop in Fowler Street, Moe on February 22. He then walked a short distance and allegedly used his scooter to smash the automatic doors to the Moe train station. Anyone with information on the identity of the offender is asked to contact Senior Constable Donlon at Moe Police on 5128 1100.

Vehicle stolen

POLICE are seeking information after a vehicle was stolen in Morwell on March 21. The grey Toyota Landcruiser went missing from the entrance to the

Damage: A boy allegedly used his scooter to smash the automatic doors of the Moe train station in late February. while car batteries and wheels were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to phone Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000.

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with Gregor Mactaggart soccer grounds on Crinigan Road between 7pm-11pm. Anyone with information is asked to phone Morwell Police Station on 5131 5000.

Wallet stolen

A VOLUNTEER at the Salvation Army was stung when his wallet was stolen from the console of his vehicle on March 25. The volunteer was working inside the Salvation Army, assisting people obtain food when the alleged incident took place on Bridle Rd, between 10am-11.15am.

Public appeal

POLICE are seeking your help after the public toilets at Apex Park were damaged overnight on March 25. People entered the toilets, damaging seats and toilet

paper dispensers. Police say this has been an ongoing issue in the area and are calling on the public in a bid to identify the people responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Moe Police Station on 5128 1100 or via Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Hazelwood North break-in

POLICE are seeking information after a break-in at a Hazelwood North property. Police believe three people entered Melbourne Metal Recyclers on Groppi Rd and attempted to start a forklift with no success during the incident overnight on March 24. Three sheds were damaged,

Broken window

A WINDOW was broken at a home in Churchill on March 21. Police allege people have thrown rocks at the windows of the property on Howard Avenue.

Items taken from vehicle

PERSONAL items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at Tambo Crescent, Morwell on March 23. The owner was at home at the time of the alleged incident. Police are making further enquiries into the matter.

Trailer theft

A GREEN coloured box trailer with cage was stolen from the front yard of a property in Cross’s Road,

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Traralgon, overnight on March 25. The trailer has the word “home� painted on the side. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Registration plates stolen

POLICE are investigating after registration plates were stolen in Traralgon earlier this month. Between March 17-19, the rear registration plate from a Ford Focus, parked on the nature strip of Farren Close, was taken. Overnight on March 18, the front and back registration plates from a Ford Territory, parked outside a property on Kevin Court, were removed. Anyone with information is asked to phone Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

Trailer stolen POLICE are seeking

information after a 6x4 single axle box trailer was stolen on March 24. The trailer was parked behind locked gates in Service Road, Moe.

Business break-in

POLICE are seeking information after a break-in of a business in Standing Drive, Traralgon overnight on March 18. Multiple tools were stolen after people entered the building. Anyone with information is asked to phone Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700.

Man to front court

A MOE man, 34, will front court after police allegedly recovered a quantity of drugs inside his vehicle parked at a pine plantation. Police allege they located methyl amphetamine on March 21.

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What is Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases.

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• Gatherings of more than two people in public are now banned except for members of your immediate household and for work or education purposes • People aged over 70 or 60-plus with chronic illness are discouraged from leaving their homes unless essential for medical care. • Still open: Supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, public transport, some schools, hairdressers, petrol stations, postal and freight services, bottle shops, newsagents, retail shops. Restaurants restricted to take-away/ delivery in most states. • Funerals are limited to no more than 10 people, but states can provide exemptions; weddings restricted to the couple, celebrant and two witnesses. • All elective surgery in public facilities put on hold. • All patients will be able to access Medicare-funded online consultations from next week. • Testing extended to include anyone with a fever or acute respiratory infection who works in health care or aged care, lives in areas with an elevated risk of community transmission, or where there are two or more plausibly linked cases.

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International travel

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Quarantine arrangements for vulnerable travellers

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Death of former Heyfield mill boss

A FUNERAL will be held today for Richard Neville-Smith. Mr Neville-Smith, who died at the age of 82 in hospital in Melbourne on March 24, formerly owned the Heyfield timber mill. “My father has left an amazing legacy,� son James Neville-Smith told the ABC. “His father’s father started the business in 1924. He was a terrific community person, very caring and very generous, he really loved the forest industry and he really loved the relationship, as a family, we had with Gippsland for so long.� Due to coronavirus restrictions, only members of the Neville-Smith family will attend the service, with a memorial and wake held later this year.

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Snapshot: The Vital Signs committee of Kate Buxton, Marg Lynn, Viv Williams, Anne Marie Dieperink and Ruth Rogan.

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MIRBOO North and district residents will receive the snapshot of their local community with a new Vital Signs report that is being delivered to local households. The Mirboo North and District’s Vital Signs Report contains local data covering the district’s health and wellbeing, economy, education, environment and community belonging. It also features a special Village of 100 section, breaking down local demographics and issues on a simple scale. Vital Signs was first developed in Canada and is the first of its kind to be produced in rural Australia, backed by the Mirboo North and

District Community Foundation and Mirboo North and District Community Bank. The easy-to-read snapshot was put together with input from community representatives from Yinnar, Boolarra, Mirboo North and Thorpdale. Mirboo North and District Community Foundation executive officer Ruth Rogan said they also held community forums in each township to gather local feedback. “The communities in our small district are located in three different shires, so they do identify with different sets of data and local experiences,� Ms Rogan said. “Therefore we have actually created

four separate reports tailored to Mirboo North,Thorpdale,Yinnar and Boolarra, so each area will receive their very own report.� Ms Rogan said she hoped it would open up discussions on how and where to make changes in the community. “We do hope that local people will identify what issues are important to them, and acknowledge what surprised them about the report,� she said. “We encourage them to reach out and engage with us so they can participate in future discussion and action in their community.� Mirboo North and District Community Bank executive officer

Anne Marie Dieperink said the report would help decide where to roll out community grant programs. “As a granting organisation, having this information at our fingertips ensures that our community continues to be a great place to live, now and into the future,� Ms Dieperink said. “By having this information on hand, we can begin to have real grass-roots conversations around how we can overcome obstacles and celebrate opportunities together.This is just the beginning.� The Mirboo North and District’s Vital Signs Report can also be picked up from local post offices and public buildings in each locality.

Providing services and staying safe GIPPSLAND Water said it will continue to provide essential water and wastewater services and its priority was keeping employees and community safe. Managing director Sarah Cumming said while community members may see Gippsland Water employees out and about, additional precautionary measures had been put in place.

“As an essential service provider, it’s important that we continue with our work,� Ms Cumming said. “Customers may see our employees and contractors on the street carrying out repairs or upgrades to water and wastewater services. “We may need to enter customers’ properties to access assets such as the manhole or water meter to

complete inspections or repairs so that we can restore essential water and wastewater services. “We assure you that we’re following all recommended hygiene and social distancing practices - and we ask our customers to do the same.� Ms Cumming added Gippsland Water employees were following all recommendations issued by the

Activity still the key for every dog owner

RSPCA Victoria is encouraging dog owners to keep their beloved pooches stimulated during this time of lockdowns and uncertainty. Self isolation and quarantine provide challenges for regular exercise regimes however there are creative ways to ensure your dog is exercised and happy within these constraints. “Our relationship with dogs will become even more important as we deal with the coronavirus and the long-lasting implications it may have for Australians. During this period of isolation, pets can provide an antidote to

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loneliness and provide important and comforting companionship for many people,� RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker said. “If you are in quarantine or self isolation, I recommend providing enrichment and exercising your dog from the comfort of your own home by playing games that keep their minds and body stimulated. These include hide and seek using food or toys, agility courses using furniture or scent work. Scent work involves dogs using their noses to sniff out treats which releases dopamine and keeps them physically

moving. You could even use this to replace normal feeding times.� The psychological and physical health benefits of caring for pets has been well documented. Research has shown that pet owners have higher self-esteem, less depression and more resilience to cope with grief and stress. Additionally, pet owners have increased cardiovascular health. “Pets are excellent caregivers who keep us company when we’re sick or feeling low. They bring joy and happiness and can make us feel safe while we’re home alone,� Dr Walker said.

state and federal governments, particularly around social distancing. “We’re washing our hands regularly, disinfecting surfaces and maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 metres from others. “We’re well prepared and we’ll continue to supply safe drinking water and wastewater services to homes and businesses.�

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How Locals Can Help Locals! Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created. ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection.

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Private view on schools now public

EACH week I read in The Express about school activities in the region. I note that the private (i.e. “religious�) schools receive consistently more publicity than state schools, even though there are many more state schools and state school students among your readership. As an example, in the issue of Thursday, March 26, there are seven articles spread over four pages, six of them concerning private schools, and only one about a state school. The stories involved St Mary’s Primary and St Michael’s Primary (p.20); St Kieran’s Primary (p.21); Morwell Central Primary (p.22); and two articles about St Paul’s (one each from the Senior and Junior schools) and one about St Joseph’s Primary, Trafalgar (p.23). I realise that private schools, which depend on attracting students for their income, probably have a designated person who sends in articles to the newspapers regularly, but a few phone calls from your journalists would surely elicit

fresh pork and other meats to choose from to create healthy, family-friendly meals. Pork producers are proud to be part of Australian agriculture and now is as good a time as any for all Australians to share in the pride of what our country’s farmers, across all commodities, have to offer. Margo Andrae, Australian Pork Limited chief executive Canberra

stories from a more representative sample of schools, all of whom involve their students in a similar range of activities as the private schools. In the same edition, a similar bias might be assumed from the range of schools whose principals were quoted in the p.10 article headlined “Schools react to coronavirus�. Michael Haynes, Traralgon

Support for local butchers crucial

SOME very encouraging news amid the COVID-19 pandemic is that butchers remain open for business. In exceptional times like these, our national food supply is a fundamental priority and Australians know that butchers aren’t just an important service, they’re an essential service. When retail support is so critical, there’s no easier way to help a small business than to stop by your local butcher and pick up something for dinner. You’ll be helping a small business operator, their employees

Economy taking a hit

Back local butchers: Australian Pork Limited chief executive Margo Andrae has written a Letter to the Editor encouraging people to support their local butcher during these times of uncertainty. file photograph and their suppliers, including the 35,000 people working in Australia’s $5.3 billion pork industry. Butchers share our industry’s priority to protect the ongoing wellbeing of staff and customers, and to ensure a consistent supply of quality Australian produce. At the farmgate, our producers are doing their bit by

maintaining the supply of high quality, locally grown pork. That continuity is ensuring supply chain jobs are retained and means we’re delivering affordable, fresh pork to retailers right around the country. Even at a time when household budgets might be stretched, there’s a wide range of versatile cuts of

IN the face of COVID-19 and unemployment rising to 11 per cent and upward overnight we need to question our economic system and who it benefits most. If small business cannot sustain even a month of lockdown and people suffer rent and mortgage stress after only a few weeks of unemployment, we need to question the distribution of Australia’s great first world wealth and the system which governs it. We must demand a decent social contract in light of

COVID-19. People matter, not stockmarkets, not ideologies. We need well staffed, well equipped hospitals in every town, we need housing security and financial equity, we need public amenities, social services and peace of mind. Kate Zizys, Churchill

Coronavirus shows our true colours

THE public response to the coronavirus pandemic in this country does not show our society in a favourable light. Irrational panic and the hoarding of food and other products when there is simply no need to do so. Demonstrating that a significant proportion of our population is utterly selfish, bordering on anti social, if not asocial. That we very much live in a “dog eat dog� world. Every man and woman for him or herself. Michael J Gamble, Belmont

Online comments GERF BUSHFIRE APPEAL CLOSES AT $10.4 MILLION Laura Town: Amazing effort. Well done to all involved. Tara Woods: Wow, what a fantastic effort by all! CIDER RULES INN THIS HOUSE Rob Martin: I’m quite happy to test this at home for a few weeks free of charge for my services as I can’t leave the house. Delivery will be appreciated. Cheers guys. Cornerstone Farm: Well done ... and best of luck. Cameron Cuthbertson: Well done Fellas, creativity is the source of inspiration. Donna Morris: Not a bad drop. Stacey Lamont: Delish it is. Aileen Donovan: Well done. SPREADING KINDNESS Shona Anne: Yinnar Community Hotel masked up and distanced themselves to knock and drop made meals to our seniors village in Yinnar today! Great appreciation and support for our seniors! Well done for your generosity and

community spirit Trev, Shannon and Paul! Gary Burslem: Fantastic service, keep up the great work guys, you make us all proud. Wendy Mitchell: I love our little community. Wendy Bannister: Well done everybody. Melissa Ferguson: Kindness. Lynette Rosalie: Awesome. PUBLIC GATHERINGS RESTRICTED TO TWO PEOPLE Gippsland Celebrant Services: Weddings remain at 5, funerals remain at 10. It’s a tough time for all but politics aside these measures are in place for all our sakes. If people followed the advice and didn’t attend mass gatherings at beach and other places then maybe we wouldn’t have these extra restrictions. A lot of people and businesses are hurting. Let’s just get through this together. Ken Kerslake: But can I go to work? Trent Williams: Yes.You can go to work. Ken Kerslake: Ok, good. TRARALGON ACCIDENT ON CORNER OF CHURCH AND GREY STREETS Monica Calabrese MacGregor: Worst

roundabout in Traralgon I’d say. WORST and they won’t spend a cent making it better. Sue Stacey: I hope the people concerned recover soon. Belinda Hackett-Bramwell: I pray everyone is alright. It must of happened about two minutes after I had just driven around the same roundabout. Ashlee Kemp: Third accident in the CBD in three days. What the hell! Joslyn Edebohls: Stay safe. Lisa Atlee: Hope everyone is OK. MP’S FRUSTRATION OVER ‘INACTION’ AT TRARALGON INTERSECTION Ash Heyfron: Seriously think there’s far greater things to be worrying about right now ... the roads are going to get very quiet soon enough anyway. Plus anyone who suggests the bypass I cannot see that happening for a very long time with the amount of debt the coronavirus is causing and the last thing we would want to do after all this is have the Valley go off the radar completely after what is going to be one of the hardest times to ever hit the region. Geoff Stolk: The solution to all of Traralgon’s highway traffic problems has been planned,

discussed, and generally stuffed around with for about 30 years. Get on with building it and stop wasting money on all these band aid solutions. Anne Foster: This intersection is fine, just need patience to wait till it’s safe to turn, something which is sadly lacking in today’s society. Shirley Van Heurck: What about Kosciusko Street in a morning before school, we received a letter years ago saying the intersection would be made safe!! Nothing has happened, it is a hazard turning right into the highway. Cindy Shanahan: Would a bypass help ease this situation? Christine Lake: People are always in a hurry at this intersection ... give way is a big problem with road users here. HAIRDRESSER TIME LIMIT GIVEN THE CHOP Amanda Kellett: Close everything other than essential services. Lockdown has to happen. We should have learnt from the places who have been through this already. The faster we go into total lockdown the quicker we can control this and come out the other end.

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Pleasecontactorganisersoftheseeventsformoreinformation LatrobeValley’ eValley’s BiggestBlokes BBQ ScheduledforFriday,May15. Cancelled. LatrobeValleyJazzClubhasalso cancelledallotherfutureevents. OutdoorCinemaNight ScheduledforSaturday,April4. Postponed. FarmWorld ScheduledforSaturday,April4. Cancelled. TheLatrobeValleyAirShowand MonsterTruckCircus ScheduledforSunday,April5. PostponeduntilMarch2021. TraralgonNetballAssociationhas postponeditswinterseason indefinitely. OldGippstownEasterFair ScheduledforSaturday,April11. Cancelled. TraralgonFarmersMarkets Aprilmarket. Cancelled. TraralgonRSL-ValleyDayClub WeeklyTuesdaymeeting. Postponeduntilfurthernotice. MoeRSL-GippslandGatewayDay Club WeeklyTuesdaymeetings. Cancelledforfourweeks. MidValleyschoolholidays activities Allactivitieshavebeencancelled. MoeSocialDance WeeklyMondaynightdancesat NewboroughPublicHall. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. WalhallaGhostTours Suspendeduntilfurthernotice. MorwellBasketballAssociation Cancelled. WeWillRockYouatLatrobe TheatreCompany ScheduledforJuly2020. PostponedtoFebruary2021. MorwellRotaryClubGolfDay ScheduledforSunday,April5. Cancelled. AFLandnetball(Gippsland): season

Seniorleagues,juniorleagues,Auskick Seniorleagues juniorleagues Auskick centresandHawthornNGAAcademy programs. PostponeduntilatleastMay SkyglassUnderground ScheduledforSunday,April26. Cancelled. TraralgonSwimmingClub competitions CountryandMetroAllJunior,Country Inter-districtandAustralianAgeand OpenChampionships. Cancelled. TennisVictoriaandTennisAustralia sanctionedcompetitionsand tournaments. Postponed. Basketball:Australiaunder-18 JuniorChampionships ScheduledforApril. Postponed. LatrobeValleySoccerLeague Allcompetitions SuspendeduntilatleastApril14. Baseball:Gippsland Championships ScheduledforApril4-5. Cancelled. LVFieldNaturalistsgeneral meetings Cancelled. TheCommunityBank2020Tanjil ValleyArtShow ScheduledforMonday,June8. Cancelled,backin2021. DamienLeith:Roy ScheduledforSaturday,May16. Postponed. Flanagan’s IrishBarevents Poker,Trivia,JokerPokerandLive Music. Cancelled. RosedaleCountryMarket ScheduledforSunday,April12. Cancelled. RoyalChildrenGoodFridayAppeal Rosedale ScheduledforFriday,April11. Cancelled. REHCorkClub-GoodFridayAppeal Fundraiser ScheduledforFriday,April19. Cancelled.

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Badminton LVBA,LVJBAandVeterans Competitions Cancelled. GippslandAcousticMusicClubAprilclubnightfeaturingCo-cheòl ScheduledforSunday,April5. Postponed. HookedOnRocklessons,every MondaynightatVRIHallTraralgon Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. MoveForLifedancelessons,every Thursday Cancelled. GippslandVehicleCollectionand ModelWorldMaffraMuseum Closedtothepublicuntilfurther notice. GippslandVehicleCollection AnnualSwapMeet ScheduledforSunday,April26. Cancelled. TinambaFoodandWineFestival 2020 ScheduledforSunday,April19. Cancelled. MoeandDistrictCancerCouncil VolunteerGroupmeetingsatMoe RSL Cancelled. LionsRideForSight2020Vision Ride ScheduledfromApril1-5. Cancelled. WalhallaGoldfieldsRailway Allservices. Suspendeduntilfurthernotice. MorwellNeighbourhoodNouse FarmtoFamiliesMarket ScheduledforApril. Cancelled. TraralgonandDistrictHistorical Society GeneralmeetingsforApril14andMay 12. Cancelled. TraralgonandDistrictHistorical Society ExcursiontoWonthaggiCoalMine. Postponed. LatrobeCityCouncil ServicesatLatrobeLibraries,Visitor InformationCentre,LatrobeRegional

Gallery,CustomerServiceatcouncil’ s Gallery CustomerServiceatc headquarters. Closed. MorwellHistoricalSociety Closeduntilfurthernotice. VictoriaPolicePipeBand&Royal AustralianNavyConcert. ScheduledforSunday,November15. Cancelled. TraralgonHarriersAthleticClub Thursdaymeetings. Cancelled. GrandRidgeparkrun. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. WeeklydancesatMorwellGuide Hall. Thursdaynights. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. GippSportPrograms/Services Allcommunitysportandactive recreationprogramsarecancelled untilfurthernotice.Allgroupcapacity buildingactivities–workshops,training coursesetcwillbepostponedand rescheduled. GippslandBusinessAwards Inlightofthecoronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic,theGippslandBusiness AwardsCommitteehasmadethe “heartbreakingandverydifficultbut pragmaticdecision”topostponethe 2020FederationUniversityGippsland BusinessAwards Indefinitelypostponed. LatrobeValleyAstronomical Society TheLatrobeValleyAstronomicalSociety generalmeetingsandobserving sessions. Cancelleduntilfurthernotice. TraralgonandMorwellPedallers (TRAMPS) Allfuturerides,whichareusuallyheld everysecondSunday. Cancelled untilfurthernotice. MorwellandDistrictRedCross Meetings BranchmeetingsofMorwellandDistrict RedCrossBranch. Cancelled. SappersReunion TheLatrobeValleySappersReunion whichwastobeheldonAnzacDay. Postponeduntil2021.

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Newsagents:

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

We reserve the right to revise or restrict any ad we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary Get your security doors in to conform to the policy of this Colorbond colors. Call newspaper. In the event an ad is omitted from Lennie on 0438 850 287. publication, we assume no liability for such omission.

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MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos. Instead, parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial staff - news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’. Please include the following details: ● Baby’s first and middle name/s ● Baby’s surname ● DOB ● Mothers maiden name ● Mother and Fathers names ● Location of Hospital ● Hometown

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ICU/PICU Nurses (Division I) Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik on 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensive careathome.com

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East Gippsland Region Water Corporation invites Expression of Interest from individuals and/or organisations for the provision of internal audit and risk services. Internal Audit of the Corporation will report to the Audit and Risk Committee with the aim of improving processes, functions and operations to meet best governance practice and to assist with risk analysis, assessment and mitigation. The period of agreement will commence 1 July 2020 for a minimum of 3 years, with extension options negotiated with the successful applicant. Details of the internal services are included in the Corporation's Internal Audit Standard Operating Procedure which must be read in conjunction with the Audit & Risk Committee Charter. Expressions of Interest must address the assessment criteria and include information requested in the Expression of Interest response form. These documents are available on the Corporation's website www.egwater.vic.gov.au or by contacting David Radford on 03 5150 4400. Expressions of Interest will be received up until close of business Friday 3rd April 2020. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTI, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work.

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Motor Mart

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Latrobe Valley Village are currently sourcing applications from motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses who wish to utilise their training and qualifications on either a permanent part time evening and/or night shift basis within our friendly team. The successful applicant should possess the following knowledge and skills, (whilst these skills are an advantage, on the job training will be provided) for successful applicants. 1. Previous Experience in Aged Care an advantage. 2. Comprehensive understanding of Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Process. 3. Working knowledge of ACFI documentation and requirements. 4. Basic computer skills. Salary packaging is available to successful permanent part time applicants. Essential Criteria: 1. All applicants must have a current Registration with the Midwifery & Nurses Board of Aust: 2. Current Victorian police Check (within a 3 years period of date of application/employment). Position Description maybe obtained by phoning 5127 7488 during office hours Applications close 9th April 2020. Letters of application forwarded to Facility Care Mgr, Latrobe Valley Village Inc, 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 or emailed to admin@lvvillage.com.au. Application to be accompanied by resume and any other relevant information including three referees.

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NISSAN Pathfinder, 2001, reg. till Sept. 2020, in good condition, RDZ-739, $3500 without RWC. Phone: 0497 164 798. TOYOTA Prado, 2008, 3L turbo, 6 speed man, b/bar, winch, electric windows, cruise control, power steering. 293,000 km YWG-682 $16,000 with r.w.c. or $15,000 no r.w.c. Ph. 0459 461 211.

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Situations Vacant

REGISTERED NURSES

AUDI A3, 2002, Auto, very clean and tidy, drives well, RWC, a/c, 4 new tyres, new batt, rego. till April 20, 129,038 km, QPA-791, $3990 ono. Ph: SOLD 0413 215 235.

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For sale at Sale Motor Village, $98,000. Phone 0437 089 484.

MERCEDES C-180, 2004, 1.8L, supercharged, 5 speed auto, full service hist., 194,000 km, RWC, $7,700 O.N.O. XKC-258. 0412325723.

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2006, diesel, turbo, 5-spd manual with slide-on solar NISSAN Pathfinder ST-L shower and toilet, RWC, wag., 7 seater, 92,920km, UEF-480. $23,950. Phone e.c., diesel chip, towbar, 0428 374 338. s/steps, trailer brake controller, front seats elec./ MILLARD, 11 ft, air lift heated, YOH-235 $21,000. pop top, annex, 4 burner 5174 1363, 0428 741 363. top and oven, bunk beds, 3 way fridge, 2 batteries, easy towing, $5000 Ph: 0456 422 666.

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ARBORIST / GROUNDSMEN REQUIRED We are currently seeking workers to join our team on a full - time/casual basis. Based in the Morwell/Traralgon area we are a company offering superior Arborist services to residential, business and government clients. Arborist (full-time) In this role you will be completing jobs to a daily schedule in a supervisory role. To be successful it is essential that you have the following: â—? Relevant qualification â—? Tree work experience, relevant tickets â—? Current driver's licence â—? Reliable referees â—? Undergo police check/medical check Groundsmen (fulltime/casual) In this role you will be completing jobs to a daily schedule. To be successful it is essential that you have the following: â—? 2-3 years' experience in the tree industry â—? Relevant tickets â—? Current drivers licence â—? Reliable referees â—? Undergo police check/medical check We are offering: â—? Negotiable salary and benefits to match your experience and commitment levels â—? A dynamic and professional work environment â—? Development and training opportunities Closing Date: 10/04/2020 Please forward application to admin@flemingstrees.com.au Please note: incorrect email address listed previously

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Dearly loved and sadly missed mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Sue, Grandmother to Matthew, Leigh (dec.), Jenna and their partners Amanda and Barry, Great Grandmother to Hannah and Benji. Will be sadly missed but always remembered

BUURMAN (Radford), Yvonne. Passed away peacefully, Loved twin sister of Margaret Plozza (dec.), elder sister of Jim (dec.), Adrian (dec.), Tony, Mary Willaton, and Therese Grieve. Remembered lovingly by their families.

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Caravans and pop-tops, 1970s - mid 2000 models. Tired of waiting for buyers? Phone now, cash paid. Affordable Caravans 0418 336 238, 5623 4782.

Dearly loved Mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Dianne, beloved nana and friend of Andrew and Shana, Jessica and Ryan, Cherished Nana-Lolly of Delilah and Poppy, Zac, Sophie and Chloe. Our memories will last forever

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BUURMAN (Thomas), Yvonne Kathleen. 13/6/1932 - 31/3/2020. Passed away peacefully, Aged 87 years Loved and loving wife of Ken Thomas and Henry GELANGSI, 2wd, Tractor, Buurman (both dec.), 30 HP diesel, 3 point Much loved mother and linkage, $6,000 o.n.o. mother in-law of Chris and Dianne, and Mike and Ph: 0407 808 860. Sue. Adored nana to all her Marine grand children, great grand children and their families. Reunited with Ken, Henry and her Grandson Leigh. Forever in our hearts Private Funeral held

HAINES 550RE

HOLDEN Statesman, 2002, silver, 290,000 km, velvet seats, 2 owner car, RPM-931, $5000. Phone: 0438 744 078.

Mirboo North Aged Care Home currently has part time and casual vacancies for:

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BUURMAN (Thomas), (nee Radford), Yvonne Kathleen. Beloved sister of Tony, sister-in-law of Kay, Aunt of Catherine, Jim, Michelle and families. Love Always. BUURMAN, Yvonne. A beautiful big sister to me, I will cherish all the wonderful and precious memories that we shared together. You will be missed, forever in our hearts. Love Therese, Aunty of Paul and Rachael, Sonia and John, Kate and Craig. Rest In Peace

BUURMAN, Yvonne. The Committee and Members of the Latrobe Ladies Traralgon Probus Club extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Yvonne on her recent loss. As fellow Probians, we were privileged to share her friendship over many years. Rest In Peace

DOBLE, Jennifer Ellen. (Jennie). Passed away at Epworth Hospital on 28 March 2020. Aged 63 years Loved and adored wife of Stephen, Loved and loving mother of Ben and Daniel, mother-in-law of Ang and Kerryn, Granny Jen to Kyan, Jensen and Tenley and G mum to Will. The time has come to say goodbye, missing you its hard not to cry, But happy knowing there is no more pain, Darling until we meet again, Love you.

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DOBLE, nee Kesper. Jenny. 28/3/2020. A wonderful sister, auntie and sister-in-law. Always there for everyone, kind and supportive. Missing you dreadfully. Never to be forgotten. Ken, Marg, Kate and Jack Darrin, Dad, Julie and family.

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MURFETT, Ian (Murf). We were so sad to learn of Murf's passing. Many decades of memories of him coming to the farm and more recently him dropping in for a beer and working on the Prefect together. Such a knowledgeable man, We will miss him very much. Really feeling for Lorraine, Sharon and KAVANAGH, Eileen. Wayne at this sad time. A beautiful soul taken From Fiona, Leigh and too soon. family. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. R.I.P. Love Eilish and Terry. RAYMOND, Gloria Joan KING, Doreen. 07/1/1926 - 29/3/2020. Much loved and respected Aged 94 years life member of the Loving wife to John (dec.), Traralgon Bridge Club. Loved and adored mother Our sincere condolences and mother-in-law to Chris to Doreen's family and and Lesley, Phillip (dec.), many friends. Carol and Rod, Sue, Julie Doreen enriched our lives and Rob. Cherished Nana and made the club what it to 11 grandchildren, 25 is today. great grandchildren and 5 She taught us to value great great grandchildren. what we are dealt, and In our hearts you will play with honesty, always be remembered compassion and joy. Private service will be Vale good friend. Traralgon Bridge club held. Members. KING, Doreen. The Gippsland Acoustic Music Club extends its sympathies to the family of Doreen, one of our keenest members. Her enjoyment of our concerts from her front row seat gave pleasure to all. Her enthusiasm for trying new experiences was an inspiration to us and her joy in learning the Ukulele was evident in her beaming smile at lessons, strums and concerts. McGINN, Fay. 27/3/2020. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside you everyday, Always loved and never forgotten Your loving son Bill, daughter-in-law Pat (dec.), Grand children Christie, Donna and Rob, Jeff and Jacqui, Great grand children Stephanie, Zac, Cameron, Mason, Sasha, Billy, Brenton and Hayden, Great great grand children Mia and Aria. McGINN, Fay. In her 93rd year Dearly loved Mum of Kathy, Loving grandmother and great grandmother of Aaron, Kim, Leah and Callum. No more worries Mum, No more pain No more sorrows, Enjoy you well earned rest XX McGINN, Faye. 15/8/1927 - 27-3/2020. Dearly loved and loving mum of Maureen and Terry, loving nana of Liam, Sonja and Jessica. Well Mum, you packed a lot of living into your nearly 93 years, leaving us with many wonderful memories to treasure forever. Reunited with her beloved Wullie and youngest daughter Anne, and all her family and friends gone before. Oh what a party there will be in heaven tonight My Nana, my birthday twin, my friend. 15th of August wont be the same. Sharing my birthday with you was the best gift ever. I'll miss you Nana, your Christmas trifle, vegetable soup, the stories you told while looking through your photo albums with me and your beautiful singing. Love from your granddaughter Jess. MURFETT, Ian. We will remember all the good times, the times we laughed together. We miss you Dad/ Grandpa. Love Sharon, Bruno, Benjamin and Nicolas.

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ROBJANT, Betty. Passed away peacefully at home on 27 March 2020. Dearly loved wife of Bert (dec.), Loving mother of Colin (dec.), Ian, Faye, Dawn and Allan, mother-in-law of Maggie, Lindsay, John and Michele, Loving nan of Brendan, Kim, Mark, Rebecca, Matthew, Darcy, Maree, Ellie and Lili, great nan to her 5 great grandchildren , sister of Jean (dec.) and Joan. STEIN, Beverley. To my beautiful mother, Life will never be the same without you, But now you are free from all the pain. I love you. Love always from Aidan and family.

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AYRE, Eunice. Wishing you were here for just a while, So I could say Happy 80th Birthday, and see your loving smile. Love, Fiona, Chris, and families XXX.

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HOWER, Graeme. The Family of Graeme would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers, messages and In Memoriam kind expressions of sympathy shown following his sad passing. Special thank you to the REPNIKS, Elleen. caring nurses on Tanjil 16/10/1947 - 1/4/2018. ward that looked after Remembering you Graeme. with love We miss you every day To everyone... Love Igors, Paul and your support at this difficult time was very Brad. much appreciated. SCHLIPALIUS (Marshall), Monica, Kiara, Nigel and Viola (Vi). family. 9/3/1929 - 2/4/2019. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. We miss you mum and always will. Love Rhonda, and Les.

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Siddle’s interstate interest

Smith is on a magical run

CRICKET

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MORWELL export Peter Siddle looks poised for a surprise move interstate. The Age reported Siddle has told Cricket Victoria he has fielded interest from Tasmania and Western Australia. The paceman, who retired in December after playing 67 Tests, is ‘up for grabs’ as he is no longer on Cricket Australia’s contract list. Siddle, 35, is understood to have not shut the door on talks from Victoria, but has indicated his willingness to talk to both the Tigers and Warriors. The Latrobe Cricket Club product finished fifth in the Sheffield Shield player of the year award after taking 32 wickets at 19.87 for the summer. He was the leading wickettaker for the Bushrangers and his season highlighted by a haul of 5/49 against NSW at the SCG in February. Tasmania has a long and successful track record of luring interstate bowlers to the Apple Isle. The list includes the likes of Jackson Bird, Nathan Ellis, Mark Ridgway, Gerard Denton, Greg Rowell, Chris Matthews and Damian Wright.

THE good times keep rolling for Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith. Smith’s charge Earn The Magic produced a tough performance to win the WWR Sawdust Grade 6/7 Final (400m) at Warragul on Tuesday night. The classy son of Barcia Bale took his impeccable record to four wins from as many starts when he denied odds-on favourite Paua of Oscar. Earn The Magic won in a time of 22.59 seconds. Rosedale trainer Sharon-Lee Chignell’s excellent week continued when Shantelle Rose landed a boilover victory in the second heat of the GRV Vic Bred Grade 5 Series (450m). Shantelle Rose ($29.40) led from box six and never looked back, powering away to win like an odds-on pop in a solid time of 25.85 seconds. The success came less than 72 hours after Chignell won a feature maiden final at Sale on Sunday with William Rose, the full-brother of Shantelle Rose. Gippsland racing action is at Sale today (Tier 3), then Warragul tomorrow and Sale on Sunday.

Busy time for Moe trainer HORSE RACING

MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis is set for a busy few days. Gelagotis launches a two-pronged assault on today’s Geelong meeting with key contenders Pegazeus and Grey Khan. Pegazeus, a four-year-old son of Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente, will look to make it two wins on the trot when he tackles the Roderick Insurance Brokers Benchmark 58 Handicap (1750m). The emerging type broke his maiden status in good style at Cranbourne over 1500m on March 17. Jockey Daniel Stackhouse retains the ride on Pegazeus and will also be in the saddle aboard Grey Khan. Grey Khan, a four-year-old son of Dalakhani, is entered for a 1750m Benchmark 64 Handicap. The flashy gelding has not quite fired on all cylinders in his two runs this preparation, running ninth at Bendigo and fifth at Pakenham at shorter distances. Having won his lone race in 15 starts at this track and trip, Grey Khan does look one of the leading hopes on paper. Gelagotis has nominated Precious Armour for a maiden at Cranbourne on Friday night, but he also holds an entry for a race at Werribee on Saturday. The three-year-old filly by Helmet is yet to make her debut. Last-start Mornington winner Nudge Bar is entered in a 2000m Benchmark 90 event at Caulfield on Saturday. It looms as the first try at the 10 furlongs for the son of Bullbars, who has won four races.

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Suspension of play tipped to continue

SOCCER

FOOTBALL Victoria has announced plans to scale back its operations with the aim of securing the financial viability of the organisation and its member clubs through the evolving COVID-19 health crisis. It follows the recent suspension of football activity across Australia until at least April 14. Effective immediately, the state football’s governing body will invoke an average 40 per cent pay reduction across its five-member executive team. In addition, it will stand down more than half of its workforce for a period of one month starting yesterday, with affected staff to have access to annual leave and long service leave entitlements for the duration of the shutdown. Football Victoria anticipates that Stage 3 government restrictions

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are likely to restrict non-essential services, including football activity, including the Latrobe Valley Soccer League’s competitions and Gippsland FC’s participation in the National Premier Leagues, beyond the suspension period initially imposed by the sport. This is currently being considered by FFA and Member Federations with the view of extending the suspension of football activity beyond the current suspension period. Football Victoria chief executive Peter Filopoulos described the situation facing the game as one of the most difficult in its long history in Australia. “These are extraordinary times, which call for extraordinary action to ensure the financial viability and long-term sustainability of our game across Victoria. It’s gut-wrenching for everyone involved in the game, and I’m acutely aware of the impact that

stand downs will have on the lives of our people,” he said. “However, it’s vital that the organisation is fit-for-purpose during this period, and remains agile and responsive so that we’re in a position to get through the significant challenges facing us right now and be able to resume football activities down the track.” Mr Filopoulos said Football Victoria was working closely with FFA, Member Federations, and government agencies as it seeks the best advice on a path forward. He said the governing body was also engaging with the federal and state government in relation to financial support during this difficult period. The LVSL said on its Facebook page that it would provide an update on our competitions post April 14 once they had further information.

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