HOMICIDE Squad detectives are investigated the discovery of a deceased man, found in Moe on Monday, April 7. Emergency services were called to O’Brien Lane, near the Moe Railway Station, just before 4.30pm. A 32-year-old Moe man suffered critical injuries and was treated by paramedics following a suspected stabbing, but died at the scene. A 26-year-old woman of no fixed address was interviewed and released, pending further enquiries. According to ABC, police believe the incident occurred inside a suspected squat. “The 32-year-old was in the company of a female and they caught a bus from Commercial Road in Morwell to George Street in Moe,” Homicide Squad Detective Inspector, Dean Thomas said. “They have then walked in the company of another male to an unused office block that appears to be used as a squat.” The other male was also interviewed, but detectives have appealed for more witnesses to come forward. “We’re still trying to identify some other persons that were at that squat location… so we can speak to them to find out what they know and determine what exactly has gone on inside that vacant property,” Detective Inspector Thomas added. The circumstance is being treated as suspicious at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00,0 or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au THE driver involved in a crash that killed 35-year-old Glengarry man Adam Sutton and left Sutton’s son Darcy in a serious condition, faced court on Friday, April 4. Traralgon man Peter Agius was ultimately found guilty for culpable driving causing the death of Sutton, and negligently causing an injury to Darcy during the crash at the intersection of Traralgon-Maffra and Farmers Road on January 31, 2023. Sutton and his son Darcy were travelling home after school when they were involved in the crash. Sutton died at the scene, while his son was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital with critical injuries. During the Friday hearing, the court heard multiple victim impact statements from Sutton’s friends and family, including his mother, Leanne, and his wife, Krista. Adam Sutton was the brother of Dean Sutton – the 2022 Latrobe City Citizen of the Year. Agius, who appeared from the prison cell, sat through a number of the victim impact statements with his head in his hands, according to the Herald Sun. Judge Kevin Doyle adjourned the matter to the Melbourne County Court in June to hear the defence’s submissions. Agius will be remanded until then. DETECTIVES from the Homicide Squad are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body at a property in Cowes on the morning of Monday, April 7. Officers were called to the home, at the intersection of Church Street and Justice Road about 10.20am on April 7. Eighty-six-year-old Paul Waylan was located deceased on the property. The death is being treated as suspicious. A 55-year-old man, Frank Waylen, was found with suspected self-inflicted injuries in Ventnor following the incident, and was arrested and taken to hospital under police guard. He was released on the evening of April 8. “The male from Ventnor is currently in hospital in Melbourne being treated for his injuries. We haven’t yet had an opportunity to speak to him, but we will want to speak to him when he is in a position to,” Homicide Squad Detective Inspector, Dean Thomas said. “We’re trying to piece together what exactly has occurred down there at Cowes, and a post-mortem examination has been conducted today (Tuesday, April 8) which will assist us to identify a cause of death.” The 55-year-old man has not yet been interviewed and no charges have been laid, however police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined. Mr Waylen, born in the UK, is being remembered as a respected businessman and entrepreneur, involved in many groups and clubs within the community. He was familiar to many in the local farming sector. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) This is probably not the page you’re looking for Homicide detectives have spent the night in a town south-east of Melbourne searching for clues at a crime scene after locals found a man dead in an alleyway off a main street Victorian homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man who was found critically injured by locals in an alleyway in Victoria's Gippsland region about 1.5 hours south-east of Melbourne after reports a deceased person was located in O'Brien Lane about 4:30pm on Monday Paramedics were also deployed to the scene but the man could not be saved "The exact circumstance surrounding the death are yet to be established but it is being treated as suspicious at this stage," a Victoria Police statement read It is understood the man's body was found slumped over in the alleyway Channel 7 reports the man was stabbed multiple times The town's locals say the incident happened in a derelict part of Moe The Homicide Squad travelled to the crime scene to begin their investigations Detectives spent Monday night canvassing the area for clues into the suspicious death Anyone with information or has dash cam vision from the area around the time of the discovery of the man should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 POLICE are treating the death of a Moe man last week as suspicious THE billing of two of the most successful Latrobe Valley Soccer League clubs lived up to expectation on Saturday night between Moe United and Falcons The Red Devils conceded two goals in the first 15 minutes but came to defeat Falcons 3-2 at Latrobe City Stadium The result saw Moe United hold onto top spot on the league ladder after six rounds Falcons dominated possession in the first 25 minutes putting the Moe United defence was under heavy pressure firstly from a Lachie Frendo blistering drive from 25 metres out after 10 minutes then another superbly hit drive by Tommy D’Alia at the 15-minute mark Both goals gave United’s veteran keeper Peter Albanese no opportunity to save both strikes and were not allowing the visitors any chance of getting into their recent attacking style of game which had seen them score 26 goals in their past three games Moe United received an early setback when Luke Bathgate was forced to leave the ground with a hamstring strain Slowly but surely Moe United weathered the onslaught and began to show positive signs the Red Devils got themselves back into the game when a perfectly timed through ball by central striker Connor O’Hanlon split the Falcons defence open and current league top goal scorer Riley Winkelman shrugged off a Falcons defender to race clear Callum Dominquezm to make no mistake with his right foot Halftime came with the score 2-1 Falcons’ way A half time revving by the Moe United Coach and saw the Red Devils hold the majority of play and have the Falcons defence on the back foot Matt Shearing and recent signing in midfielder Lietzau got ahold of the midfield ascendancy which gave their front three in Tully Anderson O’Hanlon and Winkelman plenty of opportunity to level the scores The constant pressure eventually paid off when a pass up the right wing by Anderson onto O’Hanlon who then pulled off a superb nutmeg on the turn on his opponent who raced clear to the by line up the right then sent his cross towards the back post where it was hammered home by Winkelman from close range The Moe United supporters were sent into a frenzy at the 65 minute mark as scores were levelled Scores remained level until 80 minutes elapsed when the game began to flow from end to end with both defences forced into some desperate last ditch tackles but Frendo’s shot was blasted high over the cross bar with the match in the balance The Red Devil’s found an opening late when Winkelman helped complete a superb comeback win after he beat his fullback then raced towards goal TRARALGON Olympians are looking like one of the teams to beat and are the other undefeated side in the championship race Olympians defeated Churchill Untied 7-1 at Hazelwood South in a special Anzac Day match and handed Newborough Yallourn United a 4-nil defeat at home while East Gippsland got on the board with a 3-1 over Traralgon City Moe and Stony Creek racecourses are both set to receive significant infrastructure upgrades The Victorian Government has recently unveiled plans for both country racetracks which will see Stony Creek get a major upgrade to its customer facilities and outdoor dining area The refurbishment will include upgrades to the public bar the TAB area in the form of a new customer service hub and the race day office as well as a new alfresco deck and shade sail outside $100,000 was provided by the State Government while the club funded $128,000 of the upgrade It comes after the club recently unveiled a new automated irrigation system had $1 million invested by the State Government which allowed it to complete improved jockey rooms administration building and accessible bathrooms Moe Racing Club also contributed more than $2m and Racing Victoria provided a further $300,000 Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines said a successful MRC is crucial for the region "Our investment is helping to support the club's growth with new and improved infrastructure including the much-needed upgrade to the 50-year-old administration building," he said MRC Chair Michael Vanderfeen said: "We would like to thank the Victorian Government for their continued support and commitment to our club and the Moe Racecourse We know this upgrade is of significant benefit to the local racing community." Carbines said: "These upgrades to Stony Creek Racecourse reflect our commitment to ensuring regional racing clubs get the support they deserve I look forward to seeing how these new upgrades benefit the club now and into the future." Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Jason Benbow said: "We would like to thank the Victorian Government for awarding our club with significant grants to help improve our racecourse and customer facilities." LATROBE Valley Enterprises (LVE) officially opened its newest Container Deposit Scheme depot in Moe earlier this week the initiative is set to bring a positive impact to the community fostering sustainable employment opportunities and promoting a circular economy through recycling “Latrobe Valley Enterprises and Return It have been collaborating for nearly a year to bring this opportunity to fruition,” LVE Chief Executive but we’re excited that we’ve achieved our goal for the community.” LVE has partnered with Return It to launch the Moe depot which is set to serve as a vital resource for residents looking to recycle their containers responsibly the opening of this facility not only supports environmental sustainability but also creates purposeful job opportunities for individuals in the community “This initiative will generate up to six job opportunities for individuals living with disabilities It aligns perfectly with our goals of providing sustainable and meaningful employment promoting inclusivity within the community and enhancing environmental sustainability,” Ms Lewis said LVE is dedicated to providing meaningful and sustainable employment ensuring that everyone has a chance to thrive The Moe Container Deposit Scheme depot will operate Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3.30pm The depot will be closed on all public holidays In addition to the Container Deposit Scheme Depot in Moe LVE offers the container deposit scheme drive through depot in Morwell (547 Princes Drive) as well as a diverse range of services “The Morwell Container Deposit Scheme initiative has been very successful the team has processed 13 million containers,” Ms Lewis said “This initiative has proven to be a great fit with LVE’s mission of providing meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities and making a positive impact on the community and the environment “I believe we can all agree these initiatives are designed to empower individuals within the community and contribute to a more sustainable future.” For more information about Latrobe Valley Enterprises EMERGENCY services were called to Market Street Moe at 3.40pm last Saturday (February 8) following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting smoke and flames at a group of shops near the Moe Arcade Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find that the fire had spread from one premises through the roof space to multiple adjacent businesses A large cloud of black smoke was made clear to locals mid afternoon coming from the back of the Moe discount store Star Easy and Spiders Cafe on Albert St around 80 firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria supported by CFA members worked together to extinguish the flames and make the scene safe Parts of Albert St were blocked off during the incident with many crowding to observe what was going on The blaze was brought under control about 5.15pm with no injuries reported FRV Fire Investigators intend to investigate the cause of the incident VICTORIAN developer Prime Urban Group has completed construction at its 33-unit warehouse precinct in Moe Prime Urban Group partnered with local builders Langden Constructions to deliver the $13 million Prime Business Park Moe project which offers modern and customisable warehouses 400-metres from the town centre enjoys strong connectivity to key arterials like the Princes Freeway as well as nearby amenities including Moe Racecourse the Haunted Hills Mountain Bike Track and Latrobe Leisure Centre Nicholas Tissot said it was great to see the vision come to life the delivery of Prime Business Park Moe has been a thoroughly rewarding experience We collaborated with several local businesses during the project who we commend highly for their unwavering efforts to delivering this high-quality piece of business infrastructure,” he said surrounding amenity and access to transport links this has generated a terrific response from the investor market and local businesses searching for versatile new facilities “We are confident the masterplanned estate will provide an environment where innovation and community can thrive together while contributing meaningfully to the prosperity of numerous businesses in Moe Newborough and the broader Gippsland region for years to come.” Prime Urban Group acquired the 12,670 square metre land parcel for the development in 2023 The project generated more than 80 local jobs through the construction phase and is forecast to support up to 100 jobs in the area now that it is completed Prime Business Park Moe’s CBD-fringe positioning and proximity to other regional commerce hubs like Morwell and Traralgon has driven strong interest from owner-occupiers across a mix of business industries including trades manufacturing and entertainment during the sales campaign Through the endorsed Lake Narracan Precinct Structure Plan and Waterloo Road Monash Views and Haigh Street development plans both local and state government has shown support for long-term urban development in the region underpinning expansion opportunities for warehousing and industrial facilities data released by Informed Decisions forecasts the residential catchment in the Latrobe City Council to climb by more than 20 per cent by 2046 which will place increased pressure on local businesses to scale in order to meet population growth The first titles at Prime Business Park Moe were due to settle in November 2024 and a selection of warehousing stock remains available at the new development ranging from 246sqm to 338sqm For more information or to make an enquiry FROM the Latrobe Valley to the South African jungle ventures a local many didn’t know was a neighbour Critically acclaimed comedian Geraldine Hickey known for her career in radio and her regular Melbourne Comedy Festival shows for the last two-and-a-half-years – right under our noses Geraldine has made appearances on The Project and is now part of a star-studded cast for Channel 10’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here Joining her on this year’s season are Sigrid Thornton (actress) The reality show however has a much more admirable concept than that of Big Brother with each celebrity raising money via audience voting contributions to a charity of their choice The further contestants progress in the competition the greater the visibility and financial impact a contestant may have on their chosen cause Geraldine Hickey’s advocacy aligns with Dementia Australia a charity she has represented as an ambassador since May last year This partnership came about after her extensive raising of awareness for the cause following her father’s diagnosis in 2017 This personal journey saw her become the top fundraiser for the charity’s Memory Walk & Jog in Melbourne as she devotes herself to increasing public understanding of the debilitating condition that affects 250,000 Australians and their families each year Dementia is a growing concern in the Latrobe Valley as regional communities show data to be a higher risk of the chronic illness and projections across the country suggest that numbers will rise significantly over the coming decade as populations increase Geraldine’s efforts for the cause go beyond fundraising having lent her voice as one of the readers on The Dementia Guide audiobook and has spoken on various platforms raising awareness for the cause One such example is the Listnr podcast Stories Of Us which saw Geraldine centre the entire episode around ‘Navigating Dementia and Grief’ two different experiences she finds are intertwined – describing her father’s diagnoses as a “long goodbye” that had a profound impact on the lives of everyone who knew him As she takes on gruelling jungle challenges from physical endurance tests to close encounters with dangerous wildlife Geraldine is aiming to not only entertain but also educate on this season of the program Her ability to combine humour and heart ensures her advocacy reaches a wide audience inspiring others to contribute to the fight against dementia The 11th season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here can be viewed Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play who are fed up with the lack of safety on offer and has two lanes – causing merging issues which is apparently the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traffic complications The Express spoke to a Moe resident who has lived in close quarters to the roundabout itself for more than a decade hearing many of the incidents as they occur The Moe resident highlighted many issues that they believe have led to an incident being caused stating: “everyone has a story (at the roundabout) Firstly mentioned was the lack of visible signage but also throughout many portions of the year when trees and bushes begin to overgrow and aren’t maintained properly Not only do the overgrown trees and bushes prevent a driver’s ability to see signage but it also prevents them from seeing the entire intersection blocking a driver’s view of the entire roundabout These factors have led to many close calls which not only forces other drivers to panic but is seen as a disturbance to residents within close proximity which are primarily used for Lloyd and High St residents walking toward Woolworths and surrounds The curved curbs from the road to the footpath would allow cars to mount the curb in the instance of avoiding an incident And with no railing to protect pedestrians this presented another concern from residents The Moe resident reached out to Transport Victoria to which Transport Victoria was supportive of enhancing warning signage as well as refresh existing lines on the road replacing missing raised reflective pavement markers Signage improvements are set to begin at the roundabout crews will be out upgrading signage at this intersection to improve safety for the community,” a Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson told the Express earlier this month the Moe resident felt their concerns were not properly heard once again outlining visibility with plants preventing drivers from seeing the entire intersection and the curb presenting a danger to pedestrians The Moe resident then called upon their Latrobe City councillors Sharon Gibson (Deputy Mayor Newborough Ward) and Adele Pugsley (Moe Ward) Deputy Mayor Gibson followed up with the request receiving an interim response that read: “The main roundabout in Moe and intersections feeding the roundabout are assets of Vic Roads additionally the area within the roundabout is largely under the control of V/Line with a permit requirement to carry out works in this area” “In the short term I have registered requests for additional safety measures and signage with Vic Roads for action,” the response continued “As further vegetation removal occurs within areas outside of council’s control I will provide a further update on these requests and any additional information at the earliest opportunity.” Cr Pugsley was provided with a final response in January 2025 which stated that the ‘Wrong Way Go Back’ sign opposite Anzac St had been scheduled to clear vegetation impeding the sight of the sign She was also provided with an image (below) displaying what areas fell into certain responsibilities it doesn’t seem to make a difference if drivers who gets caught up in incidents are locals or tourists with both getting involved just as much as the other Latrobe Highway Patrol recorded zero incidents at the intersection since the start of 2024 its records rely on incidents that involve injury one of their vehicles was involved in an incident at the roundabout last year Speaking to the Express was Moe Taxi driver who has driven taxis in Moe for more than two decades he was involved in an incident with a driver who went the wrong way around the roundabout “I was coming off of High St into the roundabout and was just on the crest… heading towards Anzac St… that’s where it happened,” he said “You can’t see because there’s trees around the roundabout in the centre so you couldn’t see if something was coming the other way “An elderly gentleman came around the wrong way from Narracan Dr… he came around at about 60 kilometres an hour and smashed straight into me.” Mr Mercer spoke on the danger that poses to motorists if anyone from out of town gets confused by the intersection “For anybody that comes from out of town that doesn’t understand that roundabout that’s a death trap for other people,” he added Cars have been known to cut across from Anzac St to Lloyd St and Lloyd St to High St going in the wrong direction the roundabout becomes much more dangerous who said they have witnessed “countless” near misses as well as peak hours of the year – public holidays A TELEVISION series shot in Moe hit Netflix last month has announced the completion of its $13 million Prime Business Park Moe project marking the largest off-the-plan business estate completed in the Latrobe Valley’s Moe suburb this year is situated just 400 metres from the town centre boasts strong connectivity to key arterials such as the Princes Freeway It also benefits from proximity to local amenities including Moe Racecourse expressed satisfaction with the project’s completion stating: “From conception to completion the delivery of Prime Business Park Moe has been a thoroughly rewarding experience.” He highlighted the collaboration with local businesses particularly praising head contractor Langden Constructions for their efforts in delivering high-quality business infrastructure The project has generated significant interest from investors and local businesses seeking versatile facilities Tissot added: “We are confident the masterplanned estate will provide an environment where innovation and community can thrive together while contributing meaningfully to the prosperity of numerous businesses in Moe Newborough and the broader Gippsland region for years to come.” The development of Prime Business Park Moe has had a substantial economic impact: The project aligns with local and state government plans for long-term urban development in the region The Lake Narracan Precinct Structure Plan and other development plans support the creation of up to 7,000 new homes Informed Decisions forecasts a 20 per cent increase in the Latrobe City Council’s residential catchment by 2046 indicating potential for business growth to meet increasing population demands The first titles at Prime Business Park Moe are scheduled to settle in November with warehousing units ranging from 246 to 338 square metres still available for purchase You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation FERAL cats in Moe have raised community concerns after domesticating themselves at a vacant property on Evelyn Street The Express was told by a Moe resident that they had witnessed 12 to 13 feral cats occupying the currently vacant house The resident contacted Latrobe City Council and the RSPCA “Latrobe City Council is working with neighbours of a vacant property in Moe to support the safe retrieval of a number of unowned cats which were being fed by the previous owner,” a Latrobe City Council spokesperson said Neighbours have heard the cats within the roof of the vacant house and are reportedly continually breeding None of the cats are known to be desexed or wormed/immunised The RSPCA told the Express they have been alerted to the issue and are investigating “We can confirm RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate has received a cruelty report regarding this matter we’re unable to provide any further details,” an RSPCA spokesperson said The Moe resident who alerted the Express wants this incident to class as a warning to all pet owners to desex your animals if they are to roam freely as well as worming them and immunising them Council’s Cat Curfew applies from 9pm to 6am seven days a week meaning all cats must be secure on their owner’s property four cats have been trapped and handed to council The Moe Racing Club’s stable event is much more than just a day at the races Cause for celebration is the order of the day each Moe Cup while locals put their feet up and unwind on the lawn in the marquee or with family over the picnic basket and kids activities are just some of the elements set to make this year’s Moe Cup another fantastic instalment World class new function room – check Weather – will be constantly checking The first stop on the Gippsland country cup calendar it is all systems go for the running of the Moe Cup this Friday General excitement is expected to permeate through the town with businesses taking part in the traditional Moe Cup Day Sales Following the success of a recent shift from the traditional Thursday timeslot further positive changes are set to make for another memorable outing at Moe Racing Club The club has indeed been busy in recent years upgrading virtually all facilities to come into line with the 21st century Of most note was the recently opened race day building This two-storey complex was officially opened by state racing Minister who described Moe’s facilities as being “world class standard” Located just off the existing Turfside Function Centre the new elevated race day building features two function spaces and offers an enhanced race viewing experience thanks to a panoramic view of the entire track It is said this view is on par with the best in country Victoria the revamped jockey’s rooms have both changeroom and social facilities while the previous ground level members area is now open to the general public meaning all race goers can enjoy meetings from the comfort of indoors This year’s Moe Cup is set to be an historic occasion as it will be the first time the club showcases these facilities to a potential crowd of more than 5000 While all will be hoping for favourable weather members and the general public will be sheltered from the elements regardless and as they say in show business “the show will go on” Don’t expect the meeting to be abandoned Not even flooding across the entire state could stop the Moe Cup two years ago Moe Racing Club’s premier StrathAyr track has stood the test of time and pretty much paid for itself since being installed in 2016 Its sand-based design allows continuous drainage to occur and prevents surface water laying on the track Trainers will be vying for a share of the $130,000 prize pool on offer in this year’s cup fields had been released for the main event Last year’s winner Suizuro has not nominated Some very high calibre trainers have nominated horses with Peter Moody entering four-year-old mare Alma Rise and the team of Ben The Hayes clan are the reigning champion trainers on the country Victoria circuit and will be hoping one of either Flash Feeling Dublin Journal or Independent Road comes through Moe Racing Club will host a nine-race card for cup day COMMUNITY will be at the heart of the Moe Cup Moe Racing Club has a number of activations for the whole family demonstrating there is a lot more to a day at the races than just horses and gambling There will be the usual goings-on in the half hour intervals between races perhaps on the comfort of an unfurled picnic rug to go with the general hustle and bustle and click-clack of horse shoes trotting around the mounting yard Fashions on the field is again set to be as hotly contested as the races themselves Those with dyed hair will surely hold some advantage in the best-dressed stakes Prominent local lawyer Kim McFarlane will be one of the judges and will be laying down the law on any crimes against fashion Categories this year include best dressed lady Fashion plate Karlie Owen is again expected to make the trip down from Cranbourne South in a bid to add to her collection of sashes Community connections will again be strong at this year’s Moe Cup workplaces and even Latrobe City Council all mingled in the same venue Connections of a more poignant nature are evident simply by looking at the date for this year’s Moe Cup – October 18 Moe Football-Netball Club senior footballers begin their preseason exactly one month later THE 2024 Ladbrokes Moe Cup will be held this Friday (October 18) at the Moe Racing Club Our staff have been busily preparing for what will once again provide a fantastic setting for all race goers to mingle and enjoy the day The recent $4m upgrade of the race day building and jockey facilities will provide a new experience for all participants The club is extremely fortunate to have the financial support of both the state government and racing industry not only for the recent construction project The local racing industry provides an important part in regional Victoria At the official opening of our race day building State Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh was quoted as saying: “The thoroughbred racing industry in Latrobe-Gippsland region generates more than $89 million for the Victorian economy and helps sustain over 700 fulltime equivalent jobs in the region.” The Moe Cup is proud to play our part in this important industry Cup day at Moe provides the community and members with the opportunity to enjoy the company of friends and the races on a day that history shows attracts a large crowd We have many that travel from outside our area and as far away as Queensland on an annual basis To help those attending we provide free bus transport from Traralgon Warragul and Trafalgar to and from the Moe racecourse on the day Details of the times of travel are displayed on the cup website The race day will feature the $100,000 Inglis Extra bonus for the three-year-old maiden race over 1100 metres which will bring an exciting amount of high class horses and trainers to the program Attendees are well catered for in a number of marquee’s Entertainment on the day will also consist of Fashions on the Field music between races in the marquees and after the races we have an afterparty with a local DJ in the betting ring until 7pm We extend an invitation to everyone who wants to come along and help us make the Ladbrokes Moe Cup 2024 a great success once again this Friday MOE Racing Club’s ‘little brother’ is also ready for the season ahead Latrobe Valley Racing Club members gathered recently in the Glenview Park dining room to formally announce the start of their season Latrobe Valley Racing Club Chairperson Frank Bezzina addressed the auditorium and said the committee was eagerly awaiting the club’s two race meetings The Traralgon-based club differs from other racing clubs across Gippsland in Moe as it is an entirely volunteer organisation The club has continued to go from strength-to-strength in the last 24 months with improvements made across the facility Bezzina made particular mention of the Latrobe Valley Racing Club Committee who have all been proactive in seeing the venue reach its full potential Very much a ‘hands on’ committee most of the work done at Latrobe Valley Racing Club has been completed by volunteer hours who has been charged with overseeing the marquees on race day the marquees will well and truly be the place to be on Traralgon Cup day Member for Morwell Martin Cameron was in attendance at the launch and was able to see the great work being undertaken by the community organisation Traralgon Football-Netball Club officials were also present with president Kevin Foley and club legends Leah and Andrew Quenault still understandably beaming from the Maroons’ Gippsland League premiership In keeping with strong community service evidenced by those involved with Latrobe Valley Racing Club fellow Latrobe Valley Racing Club committee member Andrew Livingstone is also the current chair of the Gippsland League Moe is the first cab (or should we say cup) off the rank The Traralgon Cup will be held at Latrobe Valley Racing Club on Sunday It can simply be one of the best days of your life Supporters were treated to a thrilling Gippsland League A Grade Grand Final last Saturday that encapsulated an epic season Moe earned the right to be called back-to-back premiers for the first time in the club’s history after defeating Warragul at Morwell Recreation Reserve 55 to 53 with the Gulls proving worthy contenders upon upsetting Moe just two weeks ago to force the reigning premier down the long road to the flag The Grand Final began as expected – both sides riding on the high of an incomparable atmosphere with a crowd that ironically matched or even succeeded the onlookers of the football for the period of time Moe and Warragul supporters stood up and showed out for their team to give them all the extra edge needed to see them lift the silverware Moe’s Ramayer Gourley and Warragul’s Emma Ryde traded baskets early as the game continued to go back-and-forth throughout the first six minutes of action Both were consistently the top shooters throughout the season in the Gippsland League meaning it would be a long day for either defences The Lions continued to hunt and were showing no signs of slowing down leading 10-7 as Gourley continued to get the better of Gulls goal keeper Ella Rees showing immense competitiveness and confidence to get the job done Trouble hit the way of Moe only a few minutes later with the ball flinging down the end of Warragul where Lions goal keeper Emma Sculley collided with a player hitting the ground hard before being taken off the court – she would not return to the game Sculley had been battling greatly with Ryde but now co-coach Ashlea Stubbs was forced to switch the bibs around with Jordan Pyle moving back into Sculley’s role and Hollie Bugeja being brought onto the court but with goal attack Georgia Moody getting into the game alongside Gourley Moe led 16-13 by the end of the first quarter with Ryde continuing to be an impossible match-up especially considering Pyle was now giving up nearly a foot in height Moe began to reignite through the midcourt Centre Charlize Bird and wing attack Alex Moody got the ball down to their attackers greatly No love appeared to be lost between Gourley and Rees but Gourley was a smiling assassin throughout The Lions staved off a gunning Gulls to still lead 30-26 upon the main break Warragul began to emphasise a physical play still being within striking distance There were multiple occasions during the quarter where players showed no regard for their safety throwing themselves relentlessly at the ball and ramming into each other bringing it back to a two-goal game – but just as they came fighting back Moe was there to answer almost immediately finding ways to deliver the ball into Gourley any which way they saw fit which cumulated in a late scoring spurt that gave Moe a 45-40 lead heading into the final quarter Moe extended the margin out to six goals before exactly how the previous two terms played out with Warragul going on a sporadic run to trim their deficit with the score reading 48-46 Pyle had a number of instrumental defensive acts against the towering Ryde that led the Lions to combat Warragul’s run and send them back up by four goals End-to-end mirroring the opening to the match saw Moe hold an again two-goal lead as Gourley missed a shot near the rim Centre Macy Gardiner impressively intercepted the ball out of the hands of Alexandra Cole and sent it back inside to keep the Lions ahead 51-48 Ryde and Warragul goal attack Jaime Rollinson again jumped Moe responding with two of the next three goals Pyle and goal defence Olivia Barnett worked well against a pressing Warragul with a number of inspiring plays but Ryde snatched a ball out of the air impossible for anyone else to touch and dropped the ball into the net positioning the game at only a one-goal margin Bird stretched out and got a finger in over two Warragul attackers that sent the ball to the floor Alex Moody arrived and won the loose ball that sent the Moe cheer squad ablaze appeared home up 55-51 with limited time remaining having been here before they were never going to let it slip away A slow ‘Moe’ chant began to build around the court with the Lions clinging to a two-goal lead after two quick Ryde goals The football and netball club support was all that was needed to see Moe over the line embracing and soaking in this wonderful time with a maroon blue and gold tsunami racing onto the court Co-coaches Stubbs and Gourley were presented the premiership trophy after Alex Moody was recognised as best on court and it was all celebrations from there on out for the second-year running The research project about well-being in municipal policy is a product of a partnership between Iryna Khovrenkov at the University of Regina Tracey Mann at Community Initiatives Fund and Ingrid Cazakoff at Heritage Saskatchewan The financial support of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Partnership Engage Grant number 892-2021-3028 is gratefully acknowledged University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA View all partners After winning the recent provincial election, the Saskatchewan Party’s Scott Moe promised a “strong economy, bright future.” But does a strong economy necessarily guarantee a bright future Between 1998 and 2018, Saskatchewan’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 45 per cent, making it the fourth largest in Canada Even after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan led the nation in economic growth Over the same 20 years, however, Saskatchewan’s well-being increased by only 13 per cent according to the Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing Saskatchewan’s economic growth alone does not fully reflect the province’s progress in terms of citizen well-being Well-being is a multi-dimensional concept that goes beyond the level or rate of growth of GDP and can illuminate ongoing major policy challenges. GDP, on the other hand, is one-dimensional, developed prior to the Second World War and well before today’s significant policy concerns As defined by the Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing emotionally and spiritually healthy; economically secure; have a strong sense of identity belonging and place; and have the confidence and capacity to engage as citizens Well-being encompasses many aspects that make our lives good — happiness and wellness at the personal level strong social capital and belonging at the community level These aspects can then form a strong foundation to tackle larger issues at the societal level such as social justice and environmental sustainability Many countries, including Canada with its Canadian Index of Wellbeing, have not only developed well-being frameworks but many now routinely collect and publish well-being indicators A handful of jurisdictions — like France, Italy and Sweden — have also begun including quality-of-life measures as benchmarks of their progress New Zealand even formally budgets for well-being and released its first Wellbeing Budget in 2019 Regardless of geography or political structure one common motivation for developing these well-being frameworks is a recognition that economic metrics such as GDP are insufficient to measure a country’s human and environmental progress For an effective path forward, citizen well-being should be a guiding principle for government leaders. Community Initiatives Fund and Heritage Saskatchewan joint forces behind the Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing have long called on decision-makers to incorporate well-being into policy The federal government has recently introduced the Quality-of-Life Framework as its first step towards integrating well-being into policymaking. But are these efforts reaching local governments, which carry a regulatory duty of fostering citizen well-being I partnered with the Community Initiatives Fund and Heritage Saskatchewan to survey more than 25 per cent of rural and urban municipalities in Saskatchewan on what’s facilitated or hindered the adoption of well-being into policy in their communities We learned that only 17 per cent of our participating municipalities adopted a well-being approach in their official community plans although 55 per cent of them consider community well-being elements when developing policies and budgets 46 per cent are interested in adopting a well-being approach but have cited lack of financial and human resources community and team support as key challenges in shifting to a well-being approach culture and sports amenities were identified as a pressing community need by 36 per cent of our respondents compared to only six per cent referencing economic sustainability and growth Our findings also support existing evidence that rural communities become stronger when they value well-being more than economic growth As the government level closest to the people, municipalities matter. Services provided by local authorities define citizens’ well-being and their quality of life. Also, local efforts have the potential to inspire province-wide change With urban municipalities in Saskatchewan gearing up for their own elections on Nov. 13 it’s a good time to consider prioritizing community well-being In the words of Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand: “Growth alone does not lead to a great country … so it’s time to focus on those things that do.” For real change to occur, well-being should lie at the heart of policymaking. Moe Fotuaika gets Adam Elliott with a cracker of a tackle All in the family for Gagai as magic happens for milestone men Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account It’s the province’s responsibility to know their place in the political constitutional pecking order Ottawa has the authority to administer over provinces and territories Its Moe’s responsibility to respectfully inform Ottawa through elected federal MPs from Saskatchewan Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience the difficulty is almost insurmountable for Alberta and Saskatchewan citizens when they refuse to vote strategically They could take a page out of Quebec’s voting Quebeckers don’t leave themselves electorally stranded They go with the federal winner more often than not I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that “Our old relationship with the U.S. a relationship based on steadily increasing integration We are over the shock of the American betrayal citizens who are appalled by so many of U.S from his climate denial and serial dishonesty to his cruelty in the treatment of individuals and of nations My teaching degree is from the University of Toronto and as a young man I took several fishing trips to Manitoba I still have a beautiful photo of a sunset on Clearwater Lake By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But whatever were his particular statements about groups “make America simple again” — a message he made through a mix of statements he made during his campaign The problem is in times of rapid social change It requires complex information processing that puts a strain on our brains in times of rapid social change as are these times in which we are living Right now in America what is motivating the need for social simplicity is rapid social change Some have been looking for a way to slow it all down Some have wanted to find a way to make America simple again: “America First.” The Leader-Post welcomes letters to the editor • Letters should be limited to no more than 250 words phone number and home community so we can verify your identity Only your name and community will be published transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Premier Scott Moe didn’t say how he would vote if a referendum was called in regard to Saskatchewan separating from Canada Moe opted to take a more conciliatory tone saying he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and even inviting him to Saskatchewan Moe’s follow-up comments on Thursday didn’t flat-out oppose a referendum on remaining in Canada “If Saskatchewan citizens want to have their voice heard in the way of a plebiscite or referendum they’re going to get their voice heard,” said Moe who repeatedly butted heads with former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal policy makers Moe said: “you’re getting way over your skis with respect to what that process might be following question period in the Saskatchewan legislature vibrant Saskatchewan within a united nation of Canada.” the premier did not explicitly say how he would vote should a referendum be called NDP Leader Carla Beck said Moe’s answer was “cowardly.” “I want to see him rule it out,” said Beck “It shouldn’t have been difficult for the premier to simply state ‘I am not in favour of our province separating from Canada.'” a referendum or plebiscite can be triggered in different ways 15 per cent of eligible electors must sign a petition which contains the question to be voted upon The chief electoral officer must verify the signatures before the vote can proceed results of a referendum are binding on the government that initiated the referendum.” A referendum can be ordered by the lieutenant-governor in council which means acting on the advice of executive council or cabinet But the vote on a referendum is only binding if more than 60 per cent of valid ballots are cast the same way 50 per cent of eligible voters must participate in the referendum according to The Referendum and Plebiscite Act Beck sought confirmation from Moe that he “commit here and now that there will never be a vote like this in Saskatchewan and will he call his friend in Alberta and tell her to stop fanning the flames of separatism?” Moe said “the only people speaking about separation is the Opposition party.” Beck has said she would like the provincial government to “take a look at the act” given the current circumstances acknowledging that Western sentiments of alienation are real she emphasized that separations is “not on.” “This is incredibly reckless behaviour,” Beck continued It’s a temper tantrum at a time when we need grown-ups at the table.” As for committing to not having a referendum Moe said that’s up to voters and the people of the province “We’ll follow the legislation,” added the premier who also declined to offer stern words for those looking to separate LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Moe on Thursday It is believed an unknown offender attended a business on Albert Street threatened a male staff member with a firearm and demanded cash at about 6am The thief stole money and fled the scene on foot heading in an unknown direction Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au A CHURCHILL man has appeared in court after he was charged for allegedly helping his father commit suicide in 2013 faced the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Friday Carter has allegedly aided and abetted his father in the commission of a suicide between January 17 and 18 Raymond was found to have died in his sleep on January 18 according to Herald Sun Classifieds at the time Magistrate Andrew McKenna adjourned the matter for a summary jurisdiction application and a further committal mention in December Carter’s bail was extended until that hearing The punishment for assisting or counselling someone else to take their own life in Victoria can be a jail sentence of up to five years LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in Morwell on Thursday Emergency services were called to the vacant commercial premises on Tarwin Street just before 4am Investigators believe offenders gained access to the premises before setting it alight No arrests have been made and a crime scene has been established Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au Special zones where you can exchange items safely are being established at 35 police stations across Victoria from this week A safer alternative to meeting strangers at your home or a park The roll-out of these sites follows successful trials across Melbourne’s north-east in 2022 During the trial’s six-month evaluation period thefts and robberies in the area from online sales decreased MOE Racing Club hosted a nine card meeting last Friday Patrons braved muggy conditions for the annual Christmas meeting although the overall viewing experience was pleasant given the number of indoor facilities on offer With the meeting coinciding with a number of work break-ups people took the opportunity to unwind following an early knockoff food trucks and Test cricket on the big screen complemented racing action The meeting started on a track rated a Good 4 Moe continues to be a place high profile trainers want to bring horses Last Friday saw this year’s Caulfield Cup winning trainer Ciaron Maher claim victory in the ‘The 58’ January 26 Maiden Plate over 1600 metres Maher’s four-year-old mare Steel Impact blitzed the competition as the horse that came second – Savamoon – was trained by none other than Peter Moody Maher also had a second in the Race 5 Ladbrokes Mates Mode Pots Maiden Plate (2050m) with three-year-old filly Harsh Four-year-old mare Ghamme saluted however on the inside John Leek Jr’s mare Adrett came third in the Race 9 Insuraplex Handicap (1500m) Sale trainer Sharyn Trolove’s Not Enough Effort crossed first in the Race 7 Bidfood BM58 Handicap (1000m) The nine-year-old had been in reasonable form running fifth in three consecutive races since winning last September with Arroance for Sale racing legend Reg Manning very nearly causing a boilover defying its $26.00 starting price to run second by less than half-a-length Not far behind was the Logan McGill-trained Innocent Enuff McGill has training bases in the two great towns of Moe and Mornington Latrobe Valley trainers unfortunately didn’t have much more to ride home about although Shooter Mcgavin came third in the Race 8 Ian Grant’s Caravans BM58 Handicap (1200m) for the Moe stable headed by Paul and Tracey Templeton as the four-year-old gelding fell short at the line trailing Bahama Bay and Shyleah by little more than a length Sale’s Andrew Perdon also had a place in the Race 6 UNIBIN BM58 Handicap (2400m) although his five-year-old gelding What A Journey was some distance (1.75 lengths) behind winner Real Intrigue Other winners across the meeting were: Naughty Bennie (Race 1 Paulls Carpet Choice 3YO Maiden Plate Andiamo Rosso (Race 2 Yarragon Bakery 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1200m) and Mixxit (Race 3 Purcell Painting Maiden Plate Moe’s next and last meeting for 2024 will be next Tuesday (December 17) Moe Racing Club currently has a special offer for young members Young members who refer a friend can enjoy a $20 point redemption when they join with almost identical benefits to full racing membership Those interested in learning more are encouraged to check out the club’s socials This page requires JavaScript to function correctly please enable JavaScript in your browser settings first – Donald O’Connor from the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain THE weather couldn’t stop festivities on Moe Cup day – nor was it every going to Moe Racing Club had contingencies in place to deal with adverse conditions and saw a strong crowd make its way to enjoy an afternoon at the races Victorian spring weather of the highest order saw the proverbial four seasons in one day with patrons reaching for umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain one hour and then using the same umbrella to keep the sun off their skin the next it was actually quite warm when the sun poked its head through the clouds Adam Olszanski was accurate in his summation that it had been a “successful but testing” Moe Cup day over the loudspeaker Marquees were in full swing during the meeting Racing presentations were made indoors to winning connections making for more comfortable photo opportunities Community was again at the heart of a Moe Racing Club meeting with local hospitality providers booked to feed the masses The hustle and bustle of the betting ring attracted a crowd which was also the location for fashions on the field Fashion judges Kim McFarlane and Jess Mylne were joined on the panel by Gippsland musician Mick Harrington (runner-up on The Voice in 2021) Hayleigh Hocking (from Baxter) and Whitney Nolan (Greensborough) were acknowledged for their outstanding headwear while locals Priscilla Giardina (Traralgon) and Breanne Beatson (Moe) took the honours in best dressed ladies stakes Moe local Graeme Martin was runner-up in best dressed male McAlpine wore a striped jacket with bowtie which “brings it back to the horse races themselves.” In the same year Daniel Bedggood broke the senior games record for Maffra Football-Netball Club and Sam Bedggood coached Boisdale-Briagolong to a premiership another trophy carrying the Bedggood name was secured last Friday The Gavin Bedggood-trained Keats did it easy in the Moe Cup The eight-year-old gelding led from virtually start to finish “He burns around the bend railed like a greyhound!” was how race caller Adam Olszanski beautifully described the moment Keats put the afterburners on With 23-year-old jockey Celine Gaudray in the saddle she put in a masterful ride on a Heavy 8 over 2050 metres Keats rolled with no opposition within eyesight after the first bend maintaining a steady pace until crossing the line Bedggood described Gaudray’s ride as “absolute perfection” adding it was as good as Keats had ever ran in its nine wins to date Keats had shown decent form on heavy tracks in recent weeks running fourth on a saturated Flemington last month The jump in distance from 1700m to 2050m seemingly made little difference other than to give Keats more space between himself and the rest of the field Last year’s Moe Cup-winning jockey Craig Newitt had to settle for third on board Sir Rockford while Sunsets for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young were best of the rest heavy rains reduced the cup field to six riders with outbound lanes on the Monash Freeway closed due to flooding Moe was still able to complete a nine race-card meeting and good fields and prominent names were seen throughout the day while Moody claimed a win and two placings His four-year-old mare Alma Rise won the Race 5 Moe Optical ‘Royal Snack’ Handicap (2050m) and narrowly missed victory in the Race 9 TRFM Handicap (1600m) after Farewell To Eire was edged out by the Ciaron Maher-trained Igotcha by a head Maher had earlier won the Race 2 Ian Grants Caravans Maiden Plate (1100m) The calibre of trainers coming to Moe cannot be understated That is the same Maher who won the Caulfield Cup and The Everest at Randwick last Saturday pocketing a cool $20 million in the process the Moe stable of Peter Gelagotis came third in the Race 4 Nextra Moe Handicap (1000m) when Extremely Rowdy ran well against Tax Free Prophet and winner Trapeze Warrior for Phillip Stokes who was dubbed the ‘King of Gippsland’ came second in the Race 6 Bottlemart Moe Handicap (1600m) which was won by Nation’s Call for Robbie Griffiths and Matt de Kock Other winners were She Nailed It in the Race 1 TM&H Mitre 10 Maiden Plate over 1600m Jennyanydots (Race 3 Clearview Radiology Maiden Plate 1100m) and Flying Mikki (Race 7 Harcourts Collective Handicap Next stop on the Gippsland circuit is the Sale Cup this Sunday it was a good thing rain fell on Moe Cup day 2024 While sunshine was followed by heavy rain later in the afternoon all in attendance were kept dry thanks to the recently upgraded race day facility The facility provided two modern function rooms upstairs members were also able to watch racing sheltered from the elements opened by Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines last month new jockey’s rooms were also included in the refurbishment Provisions were made to give female jockey’s proper changerooms and it was perhaps most fitting that Celine Gaudray ended up riding the winner of the Moe Cup guests heard from Moe Racing Club Chairman Mike Vanderfeen who highlighted a number of positives for the club “(This is the) first real time that we can showcase this new building which has been completely remodelled upstairs and downstairs,” he said “Last year we had 987 full racing members this year because of these modernised facilities “It’s a matter of trying to build our racing product.” Vanderfeen said next on the to-do list was extending the Hillside Pavilion which Moe Racing Club has intentions of doubling in size then robbed kids at knifepoint days after making shocking threats to stab a pregnant woman and her baby Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Sunday’s racing tips come from Moe in the heart of Gippsland A firm track and perfect conditions for racing can be expected Diamanda drops back from a strong Thursday night BM64 to this pretty weak BM58 but only goes up 1Kg on that effort She was was well beaten by Mr Verse there but her effort to hold off the rest of the field was excellent Expect Tianni Chapman to go straight to the front and take all the catching Recommended Price: $3.00Confidence Level: 4.5/5 It’s a 37 start maiden so hardly the strongest tip of all time but Clydebank Robber has the strongest form leading into this of any runner with back to back second placings at this track and Pakenham The $21 for the win is well overs and the $4.80 the place the same Recommended Price: $10Confidence Level: 3/5 The Storyteller may not have quite run out the 3000m at Moonee Valley last start but he looks well placed dropping back to 2400m in a race where there are limited chances Key rivals in the betting Landgrave (surprise winner last start) and Mystic High (may need the run) look under the odds Recommended Price: $4.00Confidence Level: 3.5/5 Follow Betseeker for free expert horse racing tips for every day of the Australian horse racing calendar Our best bet is a locally trained galloper On a magnificent Sunday for racing there is an eight race program to be run and won at the Sale Turf Club Saturday's racing comes from Caulfield and Morphettville where the Group 1 South Australian Derby is the highlight Our expert team is made up of experienced professional punters we have more than three decades of industry experience with major bookies including TAB Learn more about Betseeker If gambling is a problem for you, call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au Betseeker is strongly committed to responsible gambling and wants gambling to be a fun recreational activity Read our practical tips to keep your gambling safe here Betseeker content is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only No responsibility is taken for the accuracy of betting information provided You are encouraged to do your own research prior to placing any bets All odds and information provided are subject to change Betseeker has no relationship with any of the sporting bodies listed on this website or any other platforms Despite the remarkable progress in large language models (LLMs) Many models exhibit limitations in nuanced reasoning models are either highly capable in complex tasks but slow and resource-intensive scalability across diverse languages and long-context tasks continues to be a bottleneck particularly for applications requiring flexible reasoning styles or long-horizon memory These issues limit the practical deployment of LLMs in dynamic real-world environments the latest release in the Qwen family of models developed by Alibaba Group aims to systematically address these limitations Qwen3 introduces a new generation of models specifically optimized for hybrid reasoning and efficient scaling across parameter sizes The Qwen3 series expands upon the foundation laid by earlier Qwen models offering a broader portfolio of dense and Mixture of Experts (MoE) architectures Designed for both research and production use cases Qwen3 models target applications that require adaptable problem-solving across natural language Qwen3 distinguishes itself with several key technical innovations: the Qwen3 base models are released under an open license (subject to specified use cases) enabling the research and open-source community to experiment and build upon them Benchmarking results illustrate that Qwen3 models perform competitively against leading contemporaries: Early evaluations also indicate that Qwen3 models exhibit lower hallucination rates and more consistent multi-turn dialogue performance compared to previous Qwen generations Qwen3 represents a thoughtful evolution in large language model development Qwen3 addresses many of the core challenges that continue to affect LLM deployment today Its design emphasizes adaptability—making it equally suitable for academic research Rather than offering incremental improvements Qwen3 redefines several important dimensions in LLM design setting a new reference point for balancing performance and flexibility in increasingly complex AI systems 🔥 [Register Now] miniCON Virtual Conference on AGENTIC AI: FREE REGISTRATION + Certificate of Attendance + 4 Hour Short Event (May 21, 9 am- 1 pm PST) + Hands on Workshop Asif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc. Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views illustrating its popularity among audiences ONE round remains in Gippsland League netball and with the results that transpired at the weekend things have well and truly shaped into what will be a thoroughly entertaining finals series Moe didn’t find it easy hosting Warragul winning narrowly 54 to 51 in a top-three clash The reigning premiers were tried and tested early That Warragul dominance continued through the second quarter not wanting to give any glimmer of hope to their fellow contenders to lose top spot on the ladder locked in and returned to the unstoppable force seen in near all stages of the season The Lions limited Warragul’s scoring and pushed the ball their way of the court every time possible to shrink the Gulls’ lead to four goals in time for the final quarter of action Moe knew what they needed to do to conclude given their success through the third quarter continuing to tighten defensively which lessened the stress on their attackers as compared to the difficulties Warragul was faced with at the other end The Lions held on to win by three goals after a forceful 16-9 final quarter It was a shootout between Moe’s Ramayer Gourley (45 goals) and Warragul’s Emma Ryde (48) with the latter surely locking in the league-leading goal scoring Morwell defeated Sale 50-28 at Morwell Recreation Reserve simply looked to see out each of their seasons with some positive signs to build off on sitting closer to their above opposition on the ladder than that of the Magpies While Sale was still building themselves into the game at least scoring wise Morwell continued with what they left off with and extended their lead 25-16 by the halftime break If those watching thought anything would change to open the second half The Tigers held Sale to just four goals while adding a further 13 themselves that kept any notion of a comeback unlikely Morwell’s Tiffany Boatman and Isabella Bettridge shot 22 and 21 goals respectively while Sale’s Kate Van der Voort finished with 24 Traralgon was never going to be an easy beat anyway and over in Maffra the Maroons got it done in the end Maffra came out of the gate strong and matched Traralgon at every beat that concluded the opening quarter tied 14-all The Maroons began to see little separation during the second term as the deficiencies of the Eagles appeared as Traralgon led by three goals to conclude the first half The Maroons doubled the Eagles score through the third term to push their lead out to a 10-goal margin that was unlikely to be overcome Chloe Felsbourg (Maffra) and Cassidy Smith (Traralgon) both tallied 29 goals for their respective sides however Smith was accompanied by better scoring support from the likes of Grace Van Tillburg (13) and Sophie Lecchino (10) with one game remaining against rival Morwell look certain to remain in fourth position in time for finals that will see them face the likes of Wonthaggi or possibly Bairnsdale in the Elimination Final Bairnsdale did numbers to improve their chances of playing finals in 2024 by fending off neighbouring finals-contender Leongatha but will look to finish the season strongly against Drouin at home this weekend The Hawks cemented a top-two finish at the weekend after defeating Wonthaggi The Power still cling to fifth spot to remain inside a finals position but will find it tough against readied minor premiers Moe this weekend FINALS time for many clubs awaits following the conclusion of the Mid Gippsland netball regular season 49-46 to continue a strong stretch of form The Kangaroos finished in second position on the ladder ahead of finals and will be gifted to a week off The Tigers held onto sixth position to face a strong opponent Morwell East at Toora in the Elimination Final The Hawks did everything they possibly could to secure a double chance in finals after smashing Thorpdale Morwell East missed out on second place by two premiership points to Fish Creek Yinnar secured the minor premiership after a 66-13 win over Stony Creek Thirteen wins and two losses bested Fish Creek by percentage Newborough concluded their season the best they could in a 57-48 victory over Toora The Bulldogs finished two wins back of the top six and spoilt the Magpies chances of a late finals push ROUND 18 of North Gippsland netball concluded at the weekend Heyfield and Traralgon Tyers United ended in a draw 52-all as both position themselves in the best possible way ahead of each of their finals campaigns and await a matchup against a fierce Churchill outfit at George Bates Reserve six premiership points ahead of sixth-placed Rosedale and prepare to face Woodside on Sunday at Rosedale The Cougars are ready for finals after defeating Cowwarr Sale City finished the home-and-away season undefeated after demolishing Gormandale the Bulldogs will have the week off in the first week of finals Woodside continued their phenomenal stretch of form after defeating Glengarry The Wildcats narrowly missed out on a double chance tied with Heyfield but below by under three percentage points Nothing was on the line in the final Round 18 match as Yallourn Yallourn North finished their season on a high note securing their fourth win for the year against winless Yarram A CAR collision occurred on Waterloo Road in Moe on the morning of Tuesday The incident occurred before the Waterloo Road-Lloyd Street level crossing at the turning intersection A 75-year-old Moe man was turning right after coming across the level crossing while a 25-year-old Cranbourne North man was coming from town on Waterloo Road with the intention of continuing through the intersection towards Trafalgar on the same road The latter failed to give way and t-boned the initial vehicle that pushed it into a third vehicle Victoria Police stated that the incident was not fatal or life threatening and that there was no serious injuries Two vehicles were towed from the scene with the offending driver issued a penalty notice for failure to give way A 21-year-old Newborough man was the proud owner of a Holden Commodore for less than two hours the vehicle was impounded for a period of 30 days The driver will be summonsed to attend court at a later date TRAFALGAR Police are investigating the theft of commemorative bronze plaques from locations in the Trafalgar District A bronze portrait of Carlo Catani and a list of settlers was stolen from a stone obelisk on Willow Grove Road A plaque detailing years of operation was stolen from the site of the Yalungah School on Yalungah Road It is believed the thefts occurred in the last few months and police are appealing for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to contact Trafalgar Police on 5633 1188 or to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at: crimestoppersvic.com.au Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering a free side of queso when you buy an entrée for Cinco De Mayo The offer will be valid when you purchase burritos and it’s not available for third-party delivery If you’re a Moe Rewards Member, you can also combine the cheesy deal with the Moe Monday offer. The first 20 guests on Monday, May 5, will get a free Moe’s T-shirt with no purchase necessary. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Internships at WSLS 10 Careers at WSLS 10 Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. MOE Taxis has been a constant in the Moe/Newborough area as a reliable service of local drivers dating back to the middle of last century. Following a night out or if you are simply in desperate need of a lift, it’s best to call upon people who you can trust, who know the area and will guide you to where you want to go. When dealing with Moe Taxis, it’s a simple phone call away where you talk to fellow local people rather than indirectly organising transport through an app. “When you call Moe Taxis, you’re speaking to someone from Moe (or the local area),” one taxi owner, Mick Breen, said. Some drivers and staff have been with the business for decades like Daniel Troughton offering a friendly service to those in desperate need of a ride. “We get good rapport with all of our customers because it’s pretty much (all) one-on-one. It’s a really comfortable, easy job to deal with the public of Moe and surrounding areas… It’s personal with all of us (drivers) because most of us know everyone’s name, (we) know their addresses,” said Mr Troughton, a 23-year taxi driver. Moe Taxis’ most loyal customers come in the form of the elderly community who circle the CBD in need of a safe, pleasant drive home. “We try to serve the elderly, I get along with all the elderly ladies and gentlemen we talk to personally, they want a good conversation,” Mr Troughton said. A number of taxi services sprawled across the Moe district going back as far as the 1940s and 1950s; the companies that remained amalgamated in 2005 to become Moe Taxis. To continue to offer their loyal assistance, they need the community’s assurance and support. You can order a ride through Moe Taxis by dialling (03) 5127 1633 or 5127 5191. Moe Taxis is not affiliated with any other taxi service in the Latrobe Valley area. Premier Scott Moe says his most recent post-election discussion with new Prime Minister Mark Carney included talks about trade environmental policy and an invitation to visit Saskatchewan “in the near future.” I spoke with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney about the importance of a strong and growing Saskatchewan within a strong and united Canada,” said Saskatchewan’s premier in a social media post Friday “It was an opportunity to discuss Saskatchewan’s priorities the Impact Assessment Act and the oil and gas emissions cap as well as the role Saskatchewan can play in making Canada an energy superpower We also discussed bail reform and criminal code changes.” listed similar topics of interest in relation to his conversation with Saskatchewan’s premier The Liberal party leader said his talk with Moe focused on further eliminating trade barriers and “building one strong Canadian economy — not thirteen.” By working together and harnessing that advantage fastest-growing economy in the G7,” Carney wrote on Thursday rejecting both federal policies as detrimental to Saskatchewan’s energy growth Moe has also been vocal about seeking the removal of the federal carbon tax which Carney announced would be eliminated effective April 1 of this year as part of his pre-election campaign Asked Thursday about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments and proposed legislation that would allow an easier path to a referendum on Western separation Moe did not reject the possibility of a similar vote in Saskatchewan Add some “good” to your morning and evening Sign up to receive our CBC Saskatchewan Digest and we'll deliver the latest news headlines from CBC Saskatchewan to your inbox weekday mornings SubscribeCurrent TimeIgnore this field. 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