The Great Southern Star - April 29 2014

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Corks set to pop EXCITEMENT is building for the 10th anniversary Inverloch Food and Wine Festival next year after thousands flocked to the 9th annual event that for the first time combined with the popular Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market in The Glade on Sunday, April 27.

Family fun: from left, Kath Brackett, Finn Brackett, Anissa Thompson and Ronan Bracket from Cape Patterson enjoyed the 9th annual Inverloch Food and Wine Festival in The Glade on Sunday.

Organisers were thrilled with the new format that saw in excess of 4000 people from the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Inverloch, Korumburra and Leongatha and district attend and enjoy a smorgasbord of local wine, the delicious Wattlebank Farm barbecue and fresh local produce in the glorious autumn sunshine.

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Barry’s bunkers are world’s best WORLD class bunkers will massively lift the course standard at the Leongatha Golf Club to a whole new level with the major upgrade works project nearing completion.

Ranked up with the best 120 golf courses in Australia Leongatha will soon boast 17 top class bunkers around the 18 hole course being created by world renowned shaper Barry Hudson of Hallston.

It is hoped the $25,000 bunker project will be complete in the next couple of months.

Formerly a road builder Barry found his way into golf course construction and never looked back.

Very much the quiet Aussie achiever Barry’s bunker creating expertise is in big demand worldwide

and has taken him to all parts of the globe including the United States and China where he worked for golfing great, broadcaster, course designer and teacher Sir Nick Faldo.

He has also worked on King Island for Duncan Andrews, owner of several top rated courses including The Dunes Golf Links on the Mornington Peninsula, rated by Golf Digest at number 14 in Australia’s Top 100 golf courses. Barry masterfully created all the bunkers for this course.

With a nothing but the best mind set the Leongatha club is proud to have Barry on the job shaping the 25 year old bunkers that club manager Josh Hall referred to as just “holes in the ground” compared to the newly shaped bunkers.

Barry has been fashioning the

new bunkers since the start of the project in late February and following the stage one shaping, Mr Hall said stages two and three will involve drainage, returfing the surrounds of the bunkers and finally adding the new sand.

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New bunkers: from left Leongatha Golf Club assistant superintendent Denis McDonald, Inverloch, manager Josh Hall, Venus Bay, member Peter Seth, superintendent Dylan Mc Meekin and front world renowned course builder Barry Hudson of Hallston survey the major bunker works being carried out at the club last Thursday.

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Corks set to pop for tenth year Continued from page 1.

One of the coordinators Kate Edwards of Inverloch said, “It was a fantastic idea joining with the farmers market and the event offered something for everyone and was very

family friendly.”

“We have had some great feedback and it had a really nice feel, it was more relaxed and with no charge it encouraged more people to attend.

“The festival has to

holidays.

“We may even go back to make it a two or three day event and the Lions Club of Inverloch will be playing a huge role after agreeing to take on the running of the market.

The Inverloch Tourism Association will still be organising the wine and food side of the event.”

evolve and change to keep it fresh and next year it will be massive with big plans for the 10th celebration underway.”

Ms Edwards said the festival will join again with the market and should be bigger than ever with huge crowds expected as the event will be in the first week of the Easter school

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“THE STAR�, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 3

Tree cost blows out

By Laura Gibb ALDI has denied an insider’s claims that preserving the Illawarra flame tree on the future site of the Leongatha store is costing Aldi up to $150,000, blowing the budget of $20,000.

The cost of working around the 100 year old tree and then relocating it within the building site is

rumoured to be far higher than Aldi anticipated.

Late last year The Star reported Greg Moore, manager of the National Trust’s Register of Significant Trees, assuring Aldi relocating the tree on site would cost around $20,000.

Aldi insists that work to preserve the tree remains on budget. “Aldi Australia is pleased to confirm that plans for the relocation of the Illawarra flame tree are on schedule and have met

budgets as expected,� an Aldi Australia spokesperson said. “We are taking the necessary steps to ensure the tree remains protected and safely replanted in a garden bed in the next coming weeks,� an Aldi Australia spokesperson said. “We will be better placed to communicate the particulars around the replanting once plans have been confirmed.�

A panel of experts recently met to discuss the replanting. Aldi Australia,

Becon Constructions and consulting arborist Nick Rivett were present at the meeting.

Richard Lester of Mardan, who campaigned for the tree’s preservation, has been watering it during the construction of the supermarket.

Several weeks ago he reduced the amount of water he was giving the tree on Mr Rivett’s advice, because the moisture is adding to the weight of the tree and its roots prior to its relocation.

Despite the tree’s slightly bedraggled appearance, experts say it remains healthy. “The arborists seem to think, under the circumstances, the tree’s doing really well,� Mr Lester said. “The experts say it’s got a 90 per cent chance of survival. Hopefully the move will be imminent.�

Mr Lester did not have any particular comment on the rumoured cost blowout. “Obviously Aldi is keen to save the tree,� he said.

When Aldi first planned to build its Leongatha store, the historic tree was slated to be cut down.

However, after a conservation campaign led

by Thelma Arnup and Mr Lester, Aldi agreed to preserve the flame tree.

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From far and wide: many in attendance travelled a long way to attend the 95 anniversary of South Gippsland Secondary College while a good number have spent their lives in the district. From left, Lou Battaglie, Narre Warren South; Cheryl Glowery the principal and a former student of FSC; Robin Henry, Foster; Arthur Buckland, Foster; John Taylor, Foster; and Edna and Gordon Eddy from Gympie, Qld.

SOME 400 people attended the 95th anniversary reunion of South Gippsland Secondary College in Foster on Saturday, April 26.

The day began with an assembly where the gathering was entertained by the school band.

Bill Shellcot (1938-1939); Joan Nicholls, N. Coghlan (40-41); Lorna Shellcot, n. McGillivray (40-42); Stan Hopkins (4044); Bill Davies (43-44); Gwenda Park, n.

Middleton (44-47); and Eleanor McConnachie, N. Lowe (44-47) who all attended the school prior to 1945 were appointed Honorary Head Prefects and wore yellow sashes for the day.

The school history book, The Great Southern Star (which was once the name of the school magazine) was also launched.

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CSG groups demand respect

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland communities have called for “real community consultation” from the State Government about the potential development of coal seam gas in Victoria.

New Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe said the government would start talking to communities abut CSG this month.

He said the government was eager to hear the community’s views about onshore gas exploration and production.

“There is no coal seam gas industry in Victoria and it is unknown whether enough gas reserves exist that could support an industry in Victoria,” he said.

Phil Piper, of lobby group Coal and Coal Seam Gas Free Mirboo North, said the region demanded sincerity.

“We want a real community consultation, not a farcical one like when Peter Reith came unannounced to a town meeting, got a bit of press, chatted to a couple of people

and left, half way through the meeting,” he said.

Mr Piper said a group member recently talked to McMillan MP Russell Broadbent about CSG and “couldn’t get a straight answer out of him”.

Mr Broadbent said the Coalition believes in cases of prime agricultural land, farmers should have the right to negotiate on coal seam gas exploration and extraction if they want to.

“But, ultimately the decision into if and when CSG comes into play will be made by the Victorian Government, that has been given responsibility for land use and mining under the Federal Constitution,” he said.

“The Coalition supports the development of the coal seam gas industry in conjunction with protecting the environment and water tables. Personally, I’m committed to preserving the livelihoods and long term interests of rural landholders.

“Residents in Mirboo North, like so many other parts of McMillan, have concerns about CSG. With this in mind, I was supportive of the Coalition’s establishment of a federal independent scientific panel to complete further research into the impacts

of CSG on underground water and the environment.”

Mr Piper said the group would tell the Victorian Government it had surveyed the community and found 96 percent of people don’t want coal or coal seam gas in or around Mirboo North.

“We want them to examine and acknowledge the evidence of the risks to our water, air and community from not only Australia but from other countries,” he said.

“We can’t trust our government when it comes to mining companies violating environmental laws because they get miniscule fines or make special allowances for them.”

The group will call on the government to change regulations to make agreements with mining companies more transparent.

“As the regulations stand, part of an agreement with a mining company for drilling an exploratory well on a person’s property is that they are not to tell anyone about it,” Mr Piper said.

“This same rule applies when a mining company pays out compensation to an individual for causing health problems, as we have seen in the United States.

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The group is also seeking independent base line studies about water and air quality before mining work starts.

CSG-Free Bass Coast said while the consultation would be appreciated, it was too late.

“Communities have decided to do their own consultation, and we are consistently finding overwhelming support for a total ban on coal and gasfields in Victoria,” the group’s Peter Wonfor said.

“Often government consultation comes over as a bit of a farce; they appear to go looking for one of the tiny minority of local landholders who will say what they want to hear and then disappear.”

The Victorian Government’s moratorium on hydraulic fracturing will remain in place until at least July 2015 while the consultation process is conducted.

Mr Northe said the government would require: • a comprehensive and

independent water study; • a continuation of the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing; • a ban on BTEX chemicals which will be enshrined in legislation; and • a formal community consultation process run through the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation that will report in July 2015.

“No fracking has occurred under the Coalition Government. The last time hydraulic fracturing occurred in Victoria was when it was approved by the Labor Party,” Mr Northe said.

“The Labor Government allocated 73 licences for coal seam, shale and tight gas ex-

ploration and approved 23 fracking operations, which went ahead without any community consultation.

“Protecting regional and rural Victoria’s food and fibre production, aquifers, prime agricultural land and general liveability is fundamental to the Victorian Coalition Government’s approach to these issues.”

Mr Northe said the Victorian Government was keen to determine possible impacts on water.

“Minister for Water, the Hon Peter Walsh, is working with the Commonwealth to oversee a major benchmarking study of the underground

water across the state to provide the exact information needed to make informed choices about this important issue,” he said.

“This study will include work by Geoscience Australia and will involve comprehensive benchmarking research of the water table and aquifers. This study process will be completed in May 2015, and provided to the Victorian Government at that point.”

A spokesperson for the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation said while exploration licences for South Gippsland had been granted in the past, little exploration activity had been carried out.

Venus Bay joins CSG protest TWENTY-FIVE people attended a showing of the film Gippsland is Precious at Venus Bay Community Centre recently, as part of a coal seam gas protest.

They heard speakers from Warragul, Seaspray, Wonthaggi and Inverloch outline their concerns about invasive coal and coal seam gas mining.

Leichhardt Resources holds an exploration licence over Venus Bay, Inverloch and surrounds.

A CSG-Free Venus Bay group was formed on the spot. The group will hold events to raise awareness of the threat of mining and begin the process of surveying residents of the area.

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Thousands of people can be on Venus Bay’s beaches at any one time over summer, with many of them collecting pipis for human consumption or as fishing bait.

Peter Prysten told Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh a total ban on collecting pips from December 1 to March 31 would have many benefits.

“This will enable pipis to regenerate not only in numbers but in size. It will make Venus Bay far more habitable and relaxed because visitors will be able to engage in a broader range of beach activities or simply not visit if collecting pipis is their only purpose,” he said.

“It would spread and reduce visitor pressure over a longer period of time. Catch limits as set by fisheries would still apply and all aspects will be easier to police.”

South Gippsland Shire Council has heard concerns about overcrowding at Venus Bay over summer from Venus Bay Community Centre manager Alyson Skinner and Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club president Ken Schell.

Mr Prysten said protecting pipis was also linked to the community’s health and wellbeing.

“In our case, protection of pipis via fishing bans during specific periods of the year would help our community by reducing and spreading pressures on our scarce resources such as roads, parking, rubbish, toilet facilities and the like,” he said.

Mr Prysten said finding solutions to the problems faced by the Venus Bay community was complicated by the number of authorities responsible for the area.

He noted the Department of Environment and Primary Industries looks after fishing, council was responsible for the land and Parks Victoria looks after the thin coastal strip between the land managed by the DEPI and council.

A spokesperson for Minister Walsh told The Star:”DEPI will continue to monitor the Venus Bay recreational pipi fishery and the compliance rate amongst fishers to ensure the fishery remains sustainable.”

Beaches at Stockton and South Ballina, New South Wales, have been closed to commercial harvesting in the past due to concern about the viability of pipi populations.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 5

Ice watch

By Tayla Kershaw

POLICE are gathering intelligence about the increase of the drug ice in South Gippsland.

They are yet to determine where the drug is coming from but police in the Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Latrobe and Baw Baw police service areas have extra reporting strategies in place.

Police say they are working to collate data for analysts to study and determine the extent of the issue.

Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said while ice has not been a greater problem in the past 12 months, there was still a problem with the drug in the area.

“However, we recognise there is a problem and police Gippsland wide are trying to work out where the issues are,” he said.

Police believe ice is becoming a greater problem as the population grows, making the source of ice more difficult to determine.

“Availability is increasing,” Wonthaggi’s Senior Sergeant Scott Morison said.

“As it becomes more accessible and more common, it is important we educate the public about ice.”

Police encourage parents to discuss the harmful effects of ice with children, as people of any age are vulnerable.

“The best way to deal with it is through educa-

tion,” Senior Sergeant Morison said.

“It is harmful and operates a lot of crime. It’s hard to say if there is link to ice when crime occurs but police are working to decrease the crime rate.”

According to Bass Coast Community Health (BCCH), there are many reasons why people may use drugs, some of which include to relieve stress, peer pressure, experimentation or to self medicate symptoms associated with mental health.

Health experts say giving up ice is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it. Withdrawal symptoms should settle down after a week and will mostly disappear after a month, depending on such factors as purity, amount and the length of use.

BCCH offers a range of drug and alcohol treatment for users, cares, parents, offenders and anyone else who is affected by both legal and illegal substance use or abuse.

The drug and alcohol team at BCCH offers free outreach assessments which are comprehensive and confidential, and offers treatment options for all legal and illegal substances users.

To make a referral, call 5671 3500.

A Self-Care Support Group operates every Tuesday from 3pm-4.30pm at BCCH’s Wonthaggi site, located at the corner of Watt and Billson streets, or alternatively call 5671 3500 during office hours to speak with an experienced clinician.

Aiming high: Loch Primary School students Paige Barry (left) and Bailey Lightowler, both in Grade 2, are looking forward to the 125th celebrations.

Tasers introduced in Wonthaggi BASS MLA Ken Smith recently announced tasers will be rolled out to Wonthaggi Police.

This is part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $13.5 million program to provide tasers to all 24 hour police stations across regional Victoria.

“It is another valuable operation method, which was trialled successfully in other areas,” Wonthaggi Senior Sergeant Andy O’Brien said.

Ken Smith said following six successful trials in six major regional centres, the Coalition Government will provide funding to roll out 580 news tasers to 29 regional areas, including Wonthaggi.

“This is a great announcement for Wonthaggi. Our Government is providing our local police with the resources it needs to continue making our community a safer place,” he said.

Police officers will be required to undertake training to ensure weapons are used correctly.

Loch ready to party A CENTURY and a quarter worth of history will be commemorated at Loch Primary School in May. That’s when the school’s 125th anniversary celebration is held.

The school has planned a day of festivities on Sunday, May 25 and is inviting past and present students, teachers, staff

and bus drivers to join in the fun.

Books will be signed for each era, presentations and speeches made, and there will be a chance to inspect the school grounds.

Class photos will be taken and souvenirs available, along with a sausage sizzle and afternoon tea.

Principal Greg Bull is anticipating a memorable day.

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More than a million reasons to buy a Pink Bun FROM 24 April to 14 May 2014, staff at Leongatha's Bakers Delight are rolling up their sleeves to help raise $1.5 million for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in this year's Pink Bun Campaign.

The annual fundraising campaign will see almost 600 bakeries donate 100 percent of the sale of more than 1 million Pink Finger Buns to BCNA. In the past eight years the Leongatha Baker's Delight store has contributed more than $12,000 to the campaign. Last year the amount was $3,715.40; their biggest total to date and they'll hope to beat that amount again said owner Lyndall Sturtevant.

Chasing a record-breaking fundraising target in 2014, BCNA are encouraging Bakers Delight customers to buy a bun and help provide much needed support for Australian women and families living with breast cancer.

This year the campaign concludes just after Mother's Day, Sunday 11 May 11. BCNA CEO Maxine Morand, herself a breast cancer survivor, said Mother's Day can be a difficult time for families affected by breast cancer.

“For many Australians affected by breast cancer, Mother's Day takes on a special significance. My mother and I were both diagnosed. For some families it is a time to appreciate a loved one affected by breast cancer, while for others it is a time to reflect on the good memories of those we have lost,” Maxine said.

The money raised by Bakers Delight customers will support BCNA's information resources provided to Australians affected by breast cancer such as the My Journey Kit, a free resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Last year 81% of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia received a My Journey Kit. We are proud to assist BCNA in helping to make these kits available to Australian women and their families,” said Lesley Gillespie, joint CEO of Bakers Delight.

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By Brad Lester All in pink: and all for a tasty cause it seems! From left, Imogen Cruickshank, Tayah Mathieson, Molly Brown and Danay Grabham-Andrews were caught on camera as they are about to sample the pink buns at Bakers Delight, Leongatha make this the most successful Pink Bun campaign ever, aiming to do their bit to better the $1.2 million raised in 2013.

Bakers Delight customers are also encouraged to leave a personal message for women in their community on a 'Pink Lady' paper silhouette purchased for a gold coin donation. Messages of support or in memory of a loved one with breast cancer will be displayed in each local bakery during the campaign.

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SOUTH Gippsland families are willing to immunise their children, with the region reporting high immunisation rates.

According to the latest figures from South Gippsland Shire Council, 95.5 percent of 12-15 month old children were immunised, as were 94 percent of 24-27 month olds and 90.6 percent of five year olds.

The figures come as a report revealed child immunisation rates in Gippsland were well above the national average.

Council’s children and family services manager Sally Baker said the figures were pleasing.

“We are tracking quite well. We think South Gippsland has got an excellent program that reaches all age groups,” she said.

Secondary college students were being immunised at high rates as well, but immunisation for whooping cough was an issue across Victoria, with low take-up levels, particularly among adults.

During the 2012-13 financial year, 2067 children were immunised through Bass Coast Shire Council’s program.

The National Health Performance Authority released the report, Healthy Communities: Immunisation rates for children in 2012–13, comparing children aged 12 months, two

years and five years around the country.

Gippsland rated well above the national average for child immunisations in relation to the 61 Medicare Local areas in Australia.

Gippsland Medicare Local board chair Dr Nola Maxfield said Gippsland’s above average immunisation results were “very encouraging” and show evidence of improved integration of effort from GML and its member organisations, including general practices and councils.

“These results will contribute to reducing the spread of infectious diseases, resulting in less pressure on health services across the region,” Dr Maxfield, of Wonthaggi, said.

“Gippsland is leading the nation with 95 percent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged two years fully immunised, and we are ranked in the top six and top eight in the 12 month and five year age groups at 94 percent and 93 percent respectively.”

Dr Maxfield said GML’s Aboriginal outreach workers and health education teams work with community health organisations to improve public awareness and facilitate easy access for families to attend immunisation sessions.

“Gippsland Medicare Local will continue to pursue opportunities and strategies that lead to a measurably healthier community, particularly for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we strive to close the health gap between indigenous and nonindigenous people,” she said.

Flagpole torn from Anzac Day W E L S H P O O L’ S new five metre flagpole was ripped from the cenotaph site last week.

Locals say they saw the flagpole there on Sunday but no witnesses saw the offence between Easter Sunday and last Thursday, the eve of Anzac Day. They thought it had been taken down for maintenance when they noticed it was gone and didn’t think much of it.

Welshpool mechanic Eddie Fowler contacted the Toora Police after word had spread of the flagpole’s disappearance.

“It would have been quite difficult for the thieves to remove it because the pole is tall and heavy,” Toora’s Senior Constable Paul Delaney said.

The flagpole had been bolted down and would have taken the right tools and a large vehicle to remove it.

“I think it’s disgusting,” Welshpool and District Advisory Group manager Faye Jenkins said.

“It isn’t showing much respect for the people who fought for our country.”

Manager of the Welshpool Op Shop Alan Rittman said it was an appalling act

and shows a lack of respect for the small community.

The news was heard by a private radio station in Bruthen, who contacted Mr Fowler and was willing to donate another five metre flagpole. This was picked up over the weekend.

Unfortunately, the pole could not be replaced before

Anzac Day and the unofficial pole was used for the dawn service.

The flag is still in possession of the Fowler family.

The offender still hasn’t been found. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Senior Constable Delaney at the Toora Police station on 5686 2485.

Shock and display: Welshpool and District Advisory Group manager Faye Jenkins and manager of the Welshpool Op Shop Alan Rittman are in disbelieve over the theft of the cenotaph flagpole.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 7

Turbines on the way

By Brad Lester MORE than 400 truck trips will be made to Tarwin Lower to deliver the turbines for the $400 million Bald Hills Wind Farm.

Each of the 52 turbines comprises eight components that will be deliv-

ered one per truckload to the wind farm site between Walkerville and BuffaloWaratah roads.

Project manager Matthew Croome said deliveries would occur anytime from now until October.

The components would be delivered at night to minimise disturbance to the public, and come via Wonthaggi and Inverloch,

and then on Tarwin Lower.

Some tower sections are being manufactured by Keppel Prince at Portland in western Victoria and will be delivered by road.

Other parts are being made in South Korea and will be transported by sea to Hastings, and then taken to Tarwin Lower by road.

Mr Croome confirmed

Union banned

THE Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has been banned from placing or leaving vehicles or any other equipment within 200m of any entrance to the construction site of Bald Hills Wind Farm.

The order was issued by the Federal Court of Australia recently.

The expanded court orders also prevent the CFMEU from threatening, abusing or harassing any person trying to enter or exit the Bald Hills site.

Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) sought an urgent hearing after problems at the $400 million site flared on Tuesday, April 15. FWBC

alleged all entrances to the site were blocked and that work was disrupted.

On April 2, the CFMEU gave the Federal Court an undertaking access to and from the site would not be hindered and the court made orders to that effect.

The arrangement was made after blockades allegedly occurred at the site on February 18 and on March 20, 21 and 26.

Workers were prevented from entering the site to perform work and truck deliveries of materials to the site were stopped because of the blockade.

FWBC alleged conduct at the site on April 15 was in breach of the Federal Court order, and is investigating allegations of coercion and adverse action.

Her Honour Justice Davies said words to the

effect the actions of the CFMEU appeared to be in direct contravention of the undertaking that had been given to the court on April 2. Her Honour said words to the effect she considered failure to comply with the court orders as a serious matter.

FWBC director Nigel Hadgkiss said disobeying a Federal Court order was extremely serious.

“I want to put all industry participants on notice that conduct of this nature will not be tolerated. FWBC stands ready to investigate and where necessary bring allegations of unlawful conduct before the courts,” he said.

Mr Hadgkiss urged building and construction industry participants to phone FWBC’s Hotline on 1800 003 338 for confidential information about their workplace rights.

those arrangements last Thursday.

He said a detailed plan had been prepared to ensure trucks do not encounter obstacles.

“We’re informing people through our newsletter that these over-dimensional components will be coming,” he said.

Each turbine has three tower sections, three blades, a nacelle and a hub – a total of eight parts.

Mr Croome said Bald Hills Wind Farm was responsible for any repair of damage to roads, but said over dimensional transport was low impact given those trucks travel at lower

speeds.

Mr Croome said Bald Hills Wind Farm was also responsible for repairing damage caused by construction traffic using Buffalo-Waratah Road.

“We are constantly monitoring the road condition and responding to issues as soon as practicable. In addition, in consultation with South Gippsland Shire Council, we have undertaken some work to widen some sections of BuffaloWaratah Road to improve safety,” he said.

“We will continue to monitor the condition of Buffalo-Waratah Road and

undertake repairs during the construction phase. “ The latest wind farm newsletter states 150 people are now working on site, with that figure to peak at 225 people over the coming months. Mr Croome was unsure of the number of local residents working there, but The Star understands local tradespeople are employed there.

Contractors are now building gravel access tracks and turbine foundations, and all tracks to turbine locations are due to be finished by late July.

Foundations are anticipated to be completed by late

September.

A switching station with a footprint of 85 square metres will be constructed at Leongatha South, at the intersection of the Koonwarra-Inverloch Road and Bass Highway (Leongatha Golf Club turnoff).

There, the powerline from the wind farm will be connected to the main grid. Concrete power poles have already been delivered along the powerline route.

Bald Hills Wind Farm supported the Tour de Tarwin fundraiser for the Tarwin Lower CFA, held on Easter Saturday.

All quiet: CFMEU members were nowhere to be seen at one of three entrances to the Bald Hills Wind Farm site last Wednesday, with work suspended over the Easter break. Workers returned yesterday (Monday). This photo shows the Buffalo-Waratah Road entrance.

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POLICE BRIEFS Shipwrecked A BOAT started to sink with two men on board off the coast of Phillip Island last week.

The two men left Yaringa Harbour in Hastings on a 37 foot twin mastered steel hull sailing boat at 4.50pm. They found the boat was starting to fill with water at 9.30pm. The sailors contacted the Coast

Guard and Water Police and requested help.

A life raft was inflated but it became entangled with equipment and started to sink as well.

Flares were set off and located by the Police Air Wing Helicopter, which illuminated the area until the Coast Guard arrived and rescued the men.

They were checked by ambulance personnel and allowed to go home.

Noticeboard PUBLIC NOTICE FOR COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 21 May 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 20/05) Wed, 28 May 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 28 May – 2.00pm MAY IMMUNISATION PROGRAM Tue 06/05/14 FOSTER, WMA Centre, Main St, 10-10.30am LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St, 12.30-1.30pm Wed 07/05/14 MIRBOO NORTH, MCH Centre, Brennan St. 9-9.30am KORUMBURRA, Community Rm, Commercial St, 11.30-12pm NYORA, Community Hall, Henley St, 1-1.30pm Enquiries: Ph 5662 9361 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK (28 April) Weather Permitting Road Maintenance: Poowong East / Nyora/ Loch / Hallston / Mirboo Nth / Leongatha Nth/ Leongatha Sth / Leongatha / Welshpool / Hedley / Binginwarri Landslip Repairs: Loch-Wonthaggi Rd, Loch 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

The boat was completely submerged Transport Safety Victoria is investigating.

Spate of break ins A NUMBER of Phillip Island homes were broken into between April 19 and 25.

The Smith’s Beach area was targeted in particular.

Three burglaries were reported in Marlin Street, Smith’s Beach where entry was gained to private homes. A Panasonic television valued at $500 was stolen from one house.

Between April 22 and 24, burglars broke into a home in Back Beach Road, Smith’s Beach and stole a Hisense TV and personal items valued at $350.

Offenders smashed the glass sliding door of a home in Waikiki Court, Smith’s Beach with a rock between April 21 and 23 but nothing was stolen.

Thieves broke the back door of Grandview Medical Clinic in Grandview Road, Cowes, overnight on April 22 and nothing was stolen.

Offenders also smashed the rear door of the Mitre 10 store in Settlement Road, Cowes on April 21 and nothing was stolen. Wonthaggi Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating all of these incidents and would appreciate information from anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the areas at the time.

Taxi hijacked A PASSENGER stole a taxi in Leongatha on Thursday.

The taxi driver had been asked to take the man from Traralgon Railway Station to a Leongatha address.

On arrival in Leongatha, the taxi driver got out of the car to ask for directions.

The passenger took the opportunity to take off with the taxi, leaving the owner stranded on the roadside.

The taxi was later recovered after being abandoned in Laverton North.

Leongatha Police are following several line of inquiry.

Credit card fraud A STOLEN credit card was detected in Toora and Fish Creek recently.

A woman from Toora lost her purse on April 16 and it was later found by a 17 year old from Toora and an 18 year old from Fish Creek.

The boys used the card at an ATM in Toora and withdrew a large sum of money.

It was used again at an ATM in Fish Creek and more money was withdrawn.

The boys were identified by video surveillance.

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The clothes appear to have fallen off a vehicle near the Pound Creek CFA. They are quite valuable items and were still on coat hangers when they were found.

Call in to the Inverloch Police station to collect the clothes.

Ladder stolen A LADDER valued at $400 was stolen in Hallston within the last four weeks.

Offenders entered a farm shed off the Grand Ridge Road and removed the ladder. Leongatha Police are investigating.

Rake taken A NINE wheel Silvan agricultural rake was stolen in Poowong between April 18 and April 21.

Thieves had cut the padlocks on the gate of a

farm property off Ranceby Road in order to enter.

The rake is valued at $6000 The machine is described as red with yellow wheels.

Grantville gardens robbed A QUANTITY of electrical wire, a car battery and a load binder valued at $1300 was stolen from Grantville Garden Supplies between April 19 and April 21.

The thieves jumped the fence of the business of Bass Highway and stole the equipment.

Wonthaggi Police are investigating.

Fake fifties COUNTERFEIT $50 notes have been detected in the area. Some of the forged money has appeared in and around Wonthaggi.

Shop employees and business owners are urged to be vigilant when they are given large notes.

Youth attacked A YOUNG man was at-

tacked in Cowes early on April 21.

The 20 year old was walking in a laneway behind Thompson Avenue with his girlfriend when a man punched and kicked him from behind.

The attacker was described as slim with short spiky blonde hair in his early 20’s.

The victim sustained severe bruising and swelling to the face and head area.

The offender was said by witnesses to be using ‘martial arts’ style tactics in assaulting the victim.

Wonthaggi Police said it was a “cowardly attack” and are following several lines of inquiry.

Road behaviour praised FOSTER Police were pleased with road users over the Easter and Anzac Day period.

Drivers have been commended by the police over past two weekends for safe driving.

South Gippsland Shire briefs COUNCIL will hold its August meeting at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster. The day will also include a briefing and mock council meeting.

The move follows a motion by Cr Bob Newton last year suggesting council hold a meeting at a school to engage with young people.

The college was chosen from five schools that expressed interest in hosting the meeting as it was the first to respond to the invitation. Council will consider hosting meetings in 2015 at either or both Mirboo North Secondary College and Chairo Christian School, Leongatha.

Cr Don Hill, a teacher, said, “There is no mention of what it’s like to be in front of 1000 kids and we probably are going to need some bodyguards.”

sions have been received for funding for Anzac centenary celebrations in the electorate of McMillan. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks is a member of the McMillan Anzac Centenary Committee and noted submissions had been received from Korumburra, Leongatha, Fish Creek and Foster. The committee will present a selection of events seeking funding to the Australian Minister for Veterans Affairs, Michael Ronaldson, for a final decision.

VICTORIAN Planning Minister Matthew Guy will be asked to approve the inclusion of the Leongatha Industrial Land Supply Study within the South Gippsland Planning Scheme.

Council received six submissions to the study, and made changes as a result.

Council removed reference to land north of the Leongatha Airport being considered for future commercial development, given there is already land available within the airport boundary.

Beef related uses are now included within possible uses of land north of the Koonwarra saleyards.

The study designates more land available for industrial use around Leongatha, concentrating on land adjacent to Woorayl Golf Club.

THE Tarwin Lower Primary School received $100 from council discretionary funds towards its annual Easter Craft Expo. Loch Community Development Association benefited from $600 to train a young person to edit the Loch Express over the next 12 months, and a further $400 towards children’s entertainment at the Loch Village Food and Wine Festival.

Korumburra Bowling Club received $200 towards prize money at the Bowlers Arm Day. The Poowong Basketball Association received $500 towards the cost of buying new women’s singlets and the Manna Community Gardens at Foster received $200 sponsorship to host a visit by refugees from Dandenong.

MANY quality submis-

CR MOHYA Davies attended the Deadly in Gippsland conference near Lakes Entrance. The event celebrated indigenous culture. The term ‘deadly’ refers to ‘excellence’ in Aboriginal culture. South Gippsland Shire Council will host the 2015 conference.

PEOPLE still have more time to comment on

council’s proposal to grant the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club a new lease.

The public is able to make submissions to council no later than May 21.

Cr Jeanette Harding said she was a “great believer” of the club.

“They keep young people off the road and they learn to ride their bikes in a safe environment,” she said.

Cr Harding said she wondered if people complaining about issues associated with the track bought their nearby properties before the track opened.

NEW local laws apply in the shire, after a council review. Council can now order people to clean septic tanks, bans the use of recreational motorcycles in residential or rural living zones, and prohibits burning off in residential areas without a permit.

BRUCE Gardiner has been appointed council’s municipal fire prevention officer. He is council’s new local laws coordinator, and has previously served as assistant municipal fire prevention officer with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Casey City Council.

COUNCIL is planning a fresh way to engage with the public. A draft Communication and Engagement Policy has been adopted for public comment until May 16.

The policy calls for council to connect with those people that are hardest to reach and consult when an issue has a big impact on the community.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 9

“Lest We Forget”

ANZAC DAY — APRIL 25, 2014

Leongatha marches in memory

By Laura Gibb THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band led the march along McCartin Street, Leongatha, for Anzac Day. Service men and women from HMAS Cerberus formed a guard of honour.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr James Fawcett marched, along with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, current and former service men and women, Scouts and other groups.

After the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph, president of Leongatha RSL sub branch, Peter Carruthers, led proceedings in Memorial

Hall.

Ex serviceman Tom Loughridge gave the main address.

He said it had taken him 45 years to be able to speak about the Vietnam War. He described how he came to Australia from Northern Ireland as a boy and was conscripted into the Australian army during the Vietnam War. He sailed on HMAS Sydney in 1968 and, on arriving in Vietnam, was ordered to carry the M60 machine gun for his troop, along with 500 rounds of ammunition.

Terrifying jungle fighting followed, in which Mr Loughridge saw mates killed.

The action later became

well known as the Battle of Coral–Balmoral.

During his time in Vietnam, Mr Loughridge was hospitalised twice with malaria and also witnessed the mass burial of bodies.

Fellow ex servicemen Les Hall, formerly of Loch, and Frank Rutherford, formerly of Leongatha, now both living in Melbourne, came to march beside Mr Loughridge and support him in giving his address.

Singer Patrick Lanigan sang war era songs for those gathered.

Glenn Calder directed the South Gippsland Brass Band and the South Gippsland Singers were directed by Jen Holm.

Survivor: Flight Lieutenant Tom Parsons, second from left, formerly of the RAAF, with his children, from left, Elaine Snell of Dumbalk, Jeff Parsons of Montrose and Sue Svenson of Cape Liptrap.

Vietnam veterans: from left, Tom Loughridge of Leongatha, who gave the main address in Memorial Hall, with Les Hall, formerly of Loch, Frank Rutherford, formerly of Leongatha, and Steven Wisdom of Nerrena.

Foster RSL membership peaks MEMBERSHIP at the Foster RSL has reached an all time high.

The number of members has been on the rise for the past three years and is now sitting at 330.

This is a massive spike after the branch only had 19 members in 2009.

Traditionally, the RSL was a club for those who had served in the nation’s defence forces and with the allies.

Today, the Foster RSL is open to all members of the community with different categories of membership.

These include service

membership for all current and ex serving Australian Defence Force and allied armed forces personnel, affiliate membership for the relative of past or present serving personnel, and social membership for those wishing to be a part of the RSL on a social level.

“It’s really nice to see,” Foster RSL secretary Perce Brewer said.

“We’ve had a lot of luck in recent times.”

Plenty of prominent members of the community have gained membership including the CEO of the Foster Hospital, the CEO of Prom Coast Aged Care and South Gippsland

Shire Council’s Cr Mohya Davies.

In the lead up to Anzac Day, the RSL president Bruce Lester gave a talk to the South Gippsland Secondary College and the RSL treasurer Les

Francis gave a presentation to the Foster Primary School.

Their Anzac Day service began at 11 and a service was given at the Prom Coast Aged Care facility at 2.30pm.

Community effort: Foster RSL secretary Perce Brewer is pleased to see such community support.

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Column 7 THE Leongatha Fire Brigade is pleased to announce volunteers raised just short of $3240 for the Royal Children’s Hospital during the recent Good Friday Appeal.

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Understanding teenage boys: Wednesday, June 4, 7–9pm at Milpara Community House. Sessions are sponsored by the South Gippsland Parenting Network.

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MEENIYAN is celebrating the centenary of Red Cross on Thursday, May 8 in Tanderra Park at 11am. The celebrations will include a memorial tree planting, a display of memorabilia, refreshments and also a sausage sizzle. All members of the community, members past and present, and supporters of Red Cross are invited.

LEONGATHA Football Club will be playing a big match against Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi this Sunday, May 4 (not Saturday as indicated in Leongatha’s membership cards). With both teams knocking on the door of wins it should be a great contest.

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Meeniyan tourism and traders (pictured) organised a shopping day to Morwell last Wednesday, April 23.

Marty from Moo’s at Meeniyan said traders wanted to show their support to the Morwell traders in the CBD after suffering business losses during and after the recent mine fires.

“We had a great day doing coffee and shopping, finishing off with a long lunch at Saltbush,” Marty said.

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FOR the next four months the Dumbalk Hall will be having dances on a Sunday afternoon, from 1-5pm.

Shoes on: dancers enjoy the atmosphere of the Dumbalk Hall dances.

THE Moyarra ladies are once again taking part in The Biggest Morning Tea to help raise funds for the Cancer Council.

The morning tea will take place on Monday, May 5 at 10am at the former Moyarra School in Andersons Inlet Road, Moyarra.

There will also be a raffle and a spinning wheel with some great prizes that have been donated by many generous companies.

There will also be a silent auction on a trailer load of split firewood, as well as a memory board for those who have lost their battle with cancer and a survivors board, where you can put up a photo or just write the name of your loved one.

Visitors will also be able to purchase a candle for $1 to light in their memory if you wish.

There will be a produce table of vegies, eggs, jams and other goods from locals’ gardens that people can make a gold coin donation for.

The local ladies will make sure visitors are made to feel welcome and have a wonderful morning tea. Please come along and help us make this day a success and raise lots of money for Cancer research. Entry is $5.

Enquiries and donations can be directed to the organising committee, Lyn Herbert on 5657 3277, Joy O’Meara on 5657 3352, or Trevor and Trish Browning on 5657 3111.

Citizens Advice Bureau Corner

Performance dates for this Lyric production (best described as a drama written with dangerous wit) are May 9 – 17.

The play opens in 1999 with the shocking death of Professor George in a plane crash and explores the reactions and memories of his mate, doctor and pilot, Alan Duffy; his troubled daughter Ana and his three wives: Beatrix, Lindsay and Poppy.

This ensemble piece spans three decades, two continents and the social changes that occurred.

Well known actor Kerrie Giles (Beatrix, George’s first wife) has a wealth of experience and brings refined sophistication and grace to her character.

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The 20 children, 20 parents and six staff visited their sister school, Changshu Experimental Primary School, as well as Shanghai and the Great Wall.

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Leading lights: Bruce Grainger as Professor Peter George and Julie Strini as George’s third wife, Poppy will hit the Mesley stage in May.

THE cast and crew of Life after George are now installed into Leongatha’s Mesley Hall for the final stages of rehearsal.

GUEST SPEAKERS Deputy Secretary, Mental Health, Well Being and Ageing in the Department of Health. As well as mental health and alcohol and drugs, he has a strong background in community development, housing and homelessness , and has worked in the public and community sectors in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, far North Queensland and the UK.

For the months of May, July and August the dances will be held on the first Sunday of the month, and in June the second Sunday of the month.

Music for the May dance will be provided by

Ian Sheilds. The hall will be open at noon for anyone travelling a distance, and if they would like to bring their lunch, a cup of tea or coffee will be available.

Afternoon tea will be served at 3pm and it would be appreciated if dancers provided a plate of food to share.

For any further information please phone Terry on 5664 5404 or Robin 5664 4273.

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(George’s mate Duffy) has more than 40 years experience in theatre, earning a GAT award in 2005.

Bruce Grainger (Professor Peter George) is also a seasoned performer with multiple VDL and GAT awards.

Local real estate agent Kaz Hughes (George’s feisty, second wife, Lindsay) is a newcomer to the Lyric stage.

Julie Strini (George’s beautiful third wife, Poppy) received a VDL Best Actress Award last year.

Maddie Cantwell (Ana, George’s troubled daughter) sings, plays the piano and acts convincingly in her return to Lyric.

Director Bernadette Grainger finds directing such a talented cast rewarding and promises the audience a memorable theatrical experience.

Bookings online at www. lyrictheatre.org.au or phone 0490 525 482.

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Money plea

Salvos to launch new centre

By Brad Lester THE Salvation Army's new building will give the organisation a landmark presence in Leongatha and captain Martyn Scrimshaw is becoming more excited as the clock ticks down to its official opening on May 17.

THE State Government must not make councils work harder without providing funding to match, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said recently.

His main request to the State Government from the May state budget was to “adequately fund those programs it mandates we provide�. “Management of roadside weeds is the most topical example, with state funding of around $40,000 to cover responsibility of 2000 kilometres of roads on both sides,� he said, emphasising that sum was inadequate.

Dealing with roadside pests was raised in the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) submission to the state budget.

Councils will be expected to take responsibility for controlling roadside weeds and pests from July 1, 2014.

The MAV – the peak body representing councils - called for funding to be based on the size of the weed and pest control effort, with potential annual funding levels for councils ranging from $43,000 to $91,000, depending on workload.

As the state and federal budgets are about to be handed down, The Star asked councils for their budget wishlists.

Funding for the Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route and the

• South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jim Fawcett.

• Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine.

Bass Coast Education and Learning Precinct are among the top priorities for South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

Cr Fawcett said council was also hoping for money to construct the missing link in the Great Southern Rail Trail between Koonwarra and Meeniyan.

That project requires $1 million in state funding, while the heavy vehicle route requires $5 million from the State and Federal governments to become a reality.

Cr Fawcett said council also welcomed the weekend’s announcement by the State Government of an additional $130 million over four years for road maintenance and restoration work. The State Government has given council an extra $1 million a year for roads and bridges since

assuming power. “But more importantly it is essential State Government acknowledge we have some of the most degraded highways in the state. These roads are a direct responsibility of State Government,� he said.

Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Neil Rankine said establishing the National Broadband Network in the shire was important, particularly for farmers, and granting Wonthaggi hospital sub-regional status would be beneficial not only to health services, but to the broader community. “We are not able to attract more people to the shire until we get that status,� he said.

Funding for the education precinct and improved roads were also critical, Cr Rankine said.

FREE SEMINAR Learn how to support and become a career ally to assist our youth Community College Gippsland and South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) are conducting a ‘Showcasing Student Work: Supporting Career Planning’ forum at CCG’s Leongatha Campus on Monday 5th May from 5.15pm - 7.30pm.

Students, parents and carers of at risk or vulnerable secondary students are encouraged to attend this free seminar to learn about new options and pathways to help them complete secondary schooling equivalents and gain skills that will lead to rewarding careers.

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The official opening will mark the beginning of a weekend of celebrations.

The building's modern exterior is matched by the bright and spacious interiors which include several large gathering spaces of various sizes.

Staff currently secreted away in cramped office spaces in two Leongatha locations will enjoy a large open plan work space.

The building will be a hub not only for Salvation Army programs such as its welfare and food bank, homeless services, Kids in Care, family violence support, Positive Lifestyle Program and Mainly Music, but is likely to also house partnership organisations offering specialist services such as mental health counselling.

Mr Scrimshaw hopes the cafe which currently operates on Tuesday mornings will become a five day a week attraction occupying the large foyer space adjacent to the impressive kitchen which has many members excited.

The move into the new building will begin on May 8 in time for the first service – the Mother's Day service - in the main gathering

Bright and spacious: the Salvation Army new facilities are light and airy and as captain Martyn Scrimshaw will tell you, a far cry from the current spaces the organisation occupies in Leongatha. space with its state of the art audio visual equipment. “The building is an amazing opportunity to bring all of our services onto one site,� Mr Scrimshaw said.

It is hoped the new complex will become a venue for a wide variety of community activities.

It has facilities dedicated to cater for small conferences of between

10 and 15 people while its main multi-purpose space can cater for larger conferences of up to 150 people, weddings, 21st birthdays and funerals.

A sneak preview inside the building makes one thing very clear: all people who work or visit this building in whatever capacity will enjoy a welcoming, warm and comfortable environment.

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OPINIONS

Budget insight

LAST year, in my first year as a local government councillor, I attended the annual planning conference in Central Victoria.

A speaker from the hosting shire stated in his opening remarks that ratepayers were like a magic pudding: tap it and you get all the money you want. I thought this was

E D I T O R I A L A pledge to listen THE eyes of South Gippslanders concerned about the prospect of the development of coal seam gas in the region have now turned to Morwell MP Russell Northe.

He is the new Victorian Energy and Resources Minister, and has been charged with guiding the State Government’s community consultation over the possibility of coal seam gas mining in Victoria.

He has promised to listen to the community’s concerns and South Gippslanders have declared they will make their concerns known.

Being the local member for the people of the Latrobe Valley – Victoria’s mining hub - Mr Northe would well be aware of the environmental impacts of mining as well as the economic benefits.

It is those two balls he will now be juggling as the government enters a formal phase of consultation, although the community called for the government’s ear long ago.

The government has told the community it will listen to its concerns, and not let the region’s environment and constituents’ health be compromised.

The anti-CSG lobby waits with scepticism.

Given the proliferation of CSG mining in Queensland and New South Wales, and the growing population in Victoria, it is likely CSG mining will one day be operational in this state, if exploration reveals viable resources.

But it is where this gas is located and how it is extracted that must be thoroughly considered by the government of the day to guarantee – not merely hope for – the public’s health, the viability of existing industries including agriculture, and the retention of our pristine environment.

The community has put its trust in Mr Northe that this consultation will be among the most thorough ever conducted in the state, as the pros and cons of CSG are many.

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just a joking remark but now I believe otherwise.

How could this be when I know that councillors have rigorous debate before approving any new expenditure items in the following year’s budget and the process is quite transparent?

Let me tell you how I believe it can be done. Readers would need to ascertain the facts for themselves before coming to any judgements.

In the first six months, new councillors are bombarded with briefing sessions on any topic imaginable except anything to do with the budget or how to interpret financial statements. When the budget process is finally begun, time is kept to small amounts and someone reads out any pre-written documents with the aim of not allowing sufficient time for debate or probing questions.

At the last minute, councillors receive the final draft budget document and included in that document is an extra $53 million of new expenditure which was not there in the previous year’s 15 year plan.

This is explained away as a significant rise from 2020 onwards for capital works, but councillors are not told the actual amount and not told it is put in because officers think councillors might want to spend it in the future.

Some of the money is put into various categories and in different years. Some of it is put into named projects and the value inflated somewhat.

A heap of it is placed into the last three years so as to not get noticed. Some of it is placed into an unallocated item that is fairly large so it gets hidden - an example would be unallocated roads fund.

It seems that by spreading the $53 million in the latter half of the 15 years, it will not affect the next year’s rate rise too much. If this budget gets up, we are set for the next four years of this term.

Let me continue.

In the second year of council, the new council is pressing for cuts to expenditure but officers and perhaps some councillors do not want to cut spending.

The intent being to cut out some of that $53 million since it was not actually needed for current asset renewals and was not needed for anything else as such.

If they just remove some of it, the rate rise will naturally come down a little. That way, years two, three and four of the current term can

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Letters to the Editor be massaged whilst still leaving the majority of the stash available for any new projects, councillor pet issues or whatever.

No pressure at all and still able to keep rate rises tracking down. Brilliant.

But there is a problem in this plan. Some of the new councillors have brains and even though this ruse got past them in the first year, a couple of them latched onto a few things in the second year and started asking probing questions.

What is more, they are not apparently interested in building empires or monuments to their vanity so can’t be side-tracked by promises of a new building in their ward area.

Shock horror; the stash from the last three years is noticed by one councillor. She does not realise the significance of what she noticed, but another councillor does and starts investigating.

Soon the question emerges in a budget session.

“Why is there so much money allocated in the last three years of the unallocated roads area?” An attempt is made to deflect but the game is up. The money is promptly moved to a brand new category called future major works.

A councillor now asks what works and is told, “Oh I don’t know, nothing as such but Ethel Red (not his real name) thought you might like to spend it on something in the future”.

“What! Remove it!”.

“No, we cannot”.

“Why not?”

“Because you guys approved it in last year’s budget!”

At the time of writing, this story is ongoing. Will our valiant heroes succeed in saving the loot and returning it to the peasants or will the money move again?

For the next episode in this saga, tune in to next month’s council sessions. It should warrant some discussion I suppose if it is allowed to be discussed. Or better still, why not come along and join in the fun yourself and ask your own questions?

Cr Don Hill, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

To the extreme I had hoped that I would not have to amuse myself, at Vic Roads expense, ever again.

After all, their tomato stakes/ grape trellises are now well

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established, albeit without any useful produce.

Unfortunately I feel that they have taken things to a whole new level with their recently placed road signs between Leongatha and Koonwarra. Why do we have to go to this added expense, when the roads themselves need so much work, to have signs advising us not to overtake during a certain distance?

Now, I may be somewhat out of touch but I have always believed that double white lines signify that I am not allowed to overtake; even including the short gap allowing for entry from a side road.

I am sure most motorists would agree with this. Vic Roads have obviously not discussed this with the small minority of moronic drivers who ignore the lines.

If they had done so they would have discovered that their lack of useful brain cells precludes their ability to be able to read and, therefore, they are only preaching to the converted. Perhaps another, central, grape trellis would fix the problem!

David Baggallay, Meeniyan.

torium on these fires so we can continue these research projects.

This research will be shared with all and inform future management.

We have a website, www.eclecticparrot.com.au with links to a youtube video and facebook. This bush was originally set aside by local farming families who, though they had the right to clear it, successfully lobbied for this beautiful location to be reserved as crown land and then as coastal park.

It is worth millions annually through tourism to the regional economy which is threatened by burning it on a continual rotation. Surely we must look before we burn it.

There are a few similar southeast facing coastal bush areas that may naturally reduce their own litter, twigs and even timber with termites, fungi, caterpillars and lyrebirds.

We are simply asking Minister Ryan Smith to delay these planned burns for a couple of years to allow this research to be completed.

Maggie Comrie, part-time resident at Walkerville.

Burn delay plea

In response to Andrew McFarland’s Letter to the Editor from last week, I again make the point that Labor’s roads website won’t fix our roads.

Greater investment is needed to fix our roads and that is what the Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Government is delivering.

On Saturday, we announced an extra $130 million to repair and restore Victorian roads, which includes $50 million for capital restoration works and an extra $80 million for road maintenance and resealing.

This latest $130 million roads funding boost is in addition to our previously announced $170 million roads maintenance investment and a further $1 billion investment over 10 years to upgrade 100 high-risk roads and intersections.

The Coalition Government will be investing more than $500 million for road maintenance in 2014-15.

This compares to the $380 million which the former Labor Government allocated to road maintenance in its last budget.

Our half a billion investment dwarfs the planned $125 million per year that Labor has announced it will spend on regional roads if returned to government.

Labor also remains silent on whether or not it will keep the Coalition Government’s $160 million Country Roads and Bridges Program, which provides an additional $1 million a year to local councils, including South Gippsland, to build local bridges and fix local roads.

The Coalition Government is getting on with the job of fixing our roads which suffered from 11 years of neglect under the former Labor Government and will again suffer if Labor is given the chance to slash regional roads funding.

The Hon. Peter Ryan MP Deputy Premier, Member for Gippsland

BURNING the bush has become routine and does not always reduce fuels because not all the bush is the same.

We need to look before we burn, especially in the Coastal Park between Waratah and Walkerville where Victoria has its only coastal lyrebirds, isolated between paddocks and the sea.

This coastline faces southeast, is protected from hot northerly winds and has not been a source of fire for near 90 years.

Lyrebirds are continually scratching on the slopes of its myriad wet gullies. These springs that keep these gullies wet and creeks flowing onto the beach are fed by peat swamps along the ridgelines under heathlands and paper bark.

Research, about to be published, shows lyrebirds scratch up and compost 200 tons of litter each annually and a hectare with lyrebirds loses 1.6 tons of flammable twigs annually compared to one without!

With the pressure to set rotational burning, the computer based studies also missed the fact this entire strip of bush is getting wetter as identified by botanist Darcy Duggan last week.

He also discovered rainforest remnants throughout this section of park and his preliminary opinion was that burning may increase fuel loads by killing shrubs and trees and increasing bracken.

More research is needed.

Right now we do not even know how many lyrebirds are in this park and have a count planned for May – but the planned fires may wipe out 30-50 percent of lyrebird habitat and could see these unique birds lost by that time.

We are not saying no to burning everywhere. Professors Tim Flannery, James Bowler AM and Dr Marianne Horak of the CSIRO and a large number of locals all support a two year mora-

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Dog walking free IT IS great to see that Cr Crugnale has discovered the benefits of exercise in improving physical and mental health in her support for the extension of the Inverloch foreshore bicycle path, as reported in The Star on April 15.

I, for one, am happy for my rates to be used for this purpose, even if I am unlikely to get on a bicycle anytime soon!

Perhaps Cr Crugnale could now consider the benefits of exercise to the many hundreds of people who told council, through the recent off-leash survey, that they enjoy walking on the beach with their dogs - this at no cost to ratepayers.

Keith Finney, Inverloch.

Poor effort AS A long-time ratepayer since 1975 and now almost full-time resident of Venus Bay, I was disappointed to note the way the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay cycle/ walking track was presented

by South Gippsland Shire Council for the Tour de Tarwin, a major tourism and fundraising event for the Tarwin Lower CFA and other organisations, held on Easter Saturday.

Surely out of the rate revenue generated from Venus Bay (upwards of $2 million) the shire could have found enough funds to slash and mow the edges of the track from the Venus Bay CBD to Tarwin Lower, a length of around five kilometres, in the week before the event?

It is not as if the date is a mystery, held at Easter each year, or the event is unheard of, with lots of local publicity.

The mind boggles as to what the 2000 visitors and locals thought of the disgraceful appearance of the area, with weedy kikuyu grass encroaching on the track, surrounding and reaching the height of the seats along the path and the general appearance one of the utmost neglect.

As reported in The Star April 23, council was one of 13 sponsors – it would be interesting to know the contribution, because it certainly was not maintenance of the track.

To the shire I’d say it seems a case of same old, same old, “it’s only Venus Bay”. It took many years of hard lobbying by the community to finally achieve the bike path, which was always a ‘poor man’s’ version: too narrow and badly constructed.

Having regularly cycled the track over the years, the surface is riddled with boulders, the camber is too great in parts and the weeds encroach from either side.

We miss Cr Kieran Kennedy, always a staunch supporter of Venus Bay; who is there in council to advocate for us now?

Will Norden, Venus Bay.

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ANZAC DAY — APRIL 25, 2014

“Lest We Forget”

Music moves Meeniyan

By Laura Gibb HEATHER Scott, president of Meeniyan and District RSL sub branch, led the Anzac Day ceremony at Meeniyan.

Whitelaw Street hosted a march that included cur-

rent and ex service men and women and their families, Scouts, South Gippsland Shire councillors Bob Newton and Andrew McEwen, and the Leongatha Secondary College band.

Lieutenant Commander Jane Bourke of HMAS Cerberus gave the main

address.

She spoke of a typical country lad’s experience of volunteering for service in World War One in the name of helping out a mate.

Many were trained briefly in Queensland before sailing to Egypt and finally to Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, where they landed on the beach under heavy fire.

Syd Jackson played The Last Post and the Meeniyan Ecumenical Choir sang God Save the Queen.

Students from Tarwin Valley Primary School sang a moving song called Lest We Forget.

A respectful crowd listened to the proceedings and some laid wreaths on the cenotaph in Whitelaw Street.

Honouring his memory: from left, Jaxon Cripps wearing his great grandfather’s medals, Justin Cripps, Alfred Cripps, named after his great grandfather, and Nicole Symmons, all of Port Franklin, honoured the boys’ late great grandfather, Alfred Henry Lester (2/8th battalion) of Meeniyan.

Loch remembers LAST Wednesday the senior students from Loch Primary, along with those from Foster, attended the Legacy Schools’ Anzac service at the Shrine in Melbourne.

Commemoration: guest speaker, Lieutenant Commander Jane Bourke of HMAS Cerberus, evoked the experience of fighting at Gallipoli 100 years ago.

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Sponsored by South Gippsland Legacy and co-ordinated by Sue Loughridge, a bright sunny day enabled the students to participate in the activities in perfect conditions. Student leaders Lexie Jobling and Hayden Wallis proudly represented Loch with the laying of a wreath at the eternal flame.

On Friday at the Loch Anzac service the students were again heavily involved with Keeley Johnson reading a moving poem, Noah Wright raising the flag and Georgia Lightowler and Jarrah Standish laying the wreath.

The rest of the student population was also involved through making wreaths in their Co-operative Learning Groups.

These were prominently displayed on the walls of the old Post Office.

Pause to remember: from left, Anne and Joseph Plancke at the Korumburra Anzac Day service at the cenotaph in Coleman Park. While Joseph missed being called up to fight in the Vietnam War his father, Captain William Theodore Plancke, served in the Pacific and Papua New Guinea during World War Two. Mr Plancke says of those who served their country during war are, “All heroes, every last one.” Anne is holding a photograph of an ancestor, Joseph Patrick Breen, who was killed at Paschendale in Belgium in 1915.

Student leaders: Lexie Jobling and Hayden Wallis proudly represented Loch with the laying of a wreath at the eternal flame.

Loch service: Georgia Lightowler and Jarrah Standish laid a wreath at the Loch Anzac Day service.

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES LIKE US TODAY! Side by side: senior and A Grade footballers and netballers from the Leongatha Football Club stand together as they remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country at a special ceremony at the Leongatha football on Anzac Day. See story back page.

Raising funds: from left, volunteers Jake Mathieson and RSL secretary Noel Laing, both of Leongatha, sold badges and pins in aid of the RSL in the lead up to Anzac Day.

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ANZAC DAY — APRIL 25, 2014

“Lest We Forget”

Wonthaggi commemorates veterans

By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI commemorated past and present soldiers at dawn.

A crowd of 250 people gathered at the Wonthaggi cenotaph at 6am for the service.

“It was very well attended,” Wonthaggi RSL president David Weeks said.

Reverend Graham Peters was the guest speaker at the dawn service.

This was followed by a second service beginning with a march past the RSL hall in Graham Street.

War veterans and representatives were joined by the Wonthaggi CFA, the Wonthaggi Guides and Scouts, the SES and the Wonthaggi Citizens Band as they assembled for the march to Soldiers Reserve.

A banner for the second battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) was held by Vietnam veteran sons and nephews Lucas and Troy Dowson.

The service at the Wonthaggi cenotaph began at 10am.

This was attended by up to 450 people. Reverend Barry Smith acted as guest speaker at the service, speaking of his father who was in the

British Royal Air Force.

“It was a very good day, it was very well done,” Mr Weeks said.

“It was a moving time and we had a good contingent of Vietnam veterans.”

The 45 minute service concluded with a game of Two Up at the Wonthaggi RSL hall with 200 people coming along to play.

Right, In memory: Madison Thatcher, Julia Nazer and Latisha Anderson were among the guides and scouts to march in the Wonthaggi Anzac Day parade.

The Last Post rings out THE tiny hamlet of Kongwak rang like a bell on Friday morning for Anzac Day.

CFA service: local CFA members Dave Walters, Damien O’Connor, Joel Pendlington, Jason Mathieson, Tony O’Connell, Russ Edgell and Rod McLean paid their respects by marching together on Anzac Day.

Paying respects: Wonthaggi CFA captain Kim O’Connor leads the CFA in the Anzac Day march.

The day was greeted by the first frost of the year and an autumn sky as blue and as beautiful as you would find anywhere.

A good crowd of around 40 came together to remember those who served.

Former Navy band musician Eric Cross spoke and then played The Last Post as expertly as you would expect from one who played at the top level and performed in front of such people as the Queen and Pope.

A notable veteran present was John Gow aged 92.

Mr Gow joined the militia in Korumburra at the tender age of 16 in 1938.

During 1940 he joined the A.I.F. and as a young infantry soldier was sent to New Guinea where he took part in the Ramu Valley campaign.

“We were the blokes you sent in to do the jobs, we were the fighting force, really,” John said.

After the New Guinea campaign was settled, Gow was sent to Borneo.

Amongst his treasures are his army jacket, his first hat band and a picture of himself as a young soldier.

During his time in the

army he rose to the rank of sergeant and formed a lifelong friendship with Bruce Ruxton.

The two men joined the state council of the Victorian R.S.L. Mr Gow joined the 41st District Board (South Gippsland area) of the R.S.L. which saw him become involved in the welfare of returned soldiers, helping them gain their service pensions.

John also served for four

years on the state council of the Victorian R.S.L. In January 1992 John was awarded the Order of Australia Medal, for his services to the R.S.L. veterans and the Korumburra community.

In 2003 he had the privilege of being selected as one of the returned soldiers taken to London by the Australian Government for the opening of the Australian War Memorial in Hyde Park

by Queen Elizabeth.

Major role: John Gow, 92, attended both Anzac day services at Kongwak and Korumburra. As a sergeant in World War Two, Gow was in charge of Corporal Bruce Ruxton at the time. Mr Ruxton later become president of the Victorian RSL.

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ANZAC DAY — APRIL 25, 2014

“Lest We Forget”

Inverloch pays respects

By Tayla Kershaw THE streets were packed as people gathered in Inverloch for the Anzac Day commemorative service on Friday.

Following the 6am dawn service run by RSL treasurer Ted Cross, the main service was held at 10.15am in the Inverloch Community Hub. Guest speaker was Vietnam veteran Rod Gallagher.

Around 200 people came along to the dawn service at the RSL, with many more attending the morning service.

“We continue to have more people come along every year,” Mr Cross said.

The Inverloch Lions Club contributes with a cooked breakfast at the dawn service.

A march was conducted down A’Beckett Street, initiated by the awe inspiring RAAF planes from the base in East Sale. The squadron was led by Kirsten Gunn.

A wreath laying ceremony was held at the cenotaph at 10.45am.

“Everyone was welcomed to lay a wreath,” Mr Cross said.

The Last Post was played by a band made up of local musicians who specifically formed for Anzac Day. “We were asked to come along and happily agreed,” musician Sid Cowling said.

Men from HMAS Cerberus were also present, as well as scouts and children from the Inverloch Primary School.

“We had a large crowd in the hall,” Mr Cross said.

“It was an outstanding success.”

Above, Flag raised: an Anzac Day march was conducted down A’Beckett Street, Inverloch.

Left, Medal pride: Warragul’s Tara Matthews wore medals on behalf of her great great grandfather who fought in World War One. Inverloch’s John Matthews wore medals recognising his service in the Vietnam War and for his great grandfather who also fought in World War One.

Future leaders: Scout leaders Mark Withers and Tracey Correa (back) marched with the First Inverloch Scouts and Cubs Jack Casey, Shea Griffin, Shannon Gafa, Eamonn Toomey, Layla Rowe, Danni Rowe and Eloise Burns.

Commemorative service: RSL member Greg Leighton raises the Australian flag during Inverloch’s Anzac Day service.

Paying respects: Inverloch Primary School captains Briar-Rose Smith and Nicholas Rigby lay a wreath on behalf of the primary school.

Anzacs remembered in Tarwin

By Tayla Kershaw A MIDDAY service was held at the cenotaph in Tarwin Lower to commemorate Anzac Day. The close knit community provided a small ser-

Anzacs honoured: Anne McIntyre laid a wreath on behalf of the Venus Bay Angling Club and Beverley Franklin laid a wreath on behalf of the Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team.

vice on the day of remembrance.

A march was held along River Drive, led by the Tarwin Lower CFA. Guests of honour included the wives of returned soldiers who have since passed away and guest speaker Max Jelbart.

Student leaders from

Tarwin Primary School Flynn Moore and Travis Nash were called upon to read the requiem.

The Wonthaggi Citizens had the honour of playing Advance Australia Fair and The Last Post.

The Australian Flag was raised by Tarwin CFA’s first lieutenant Michael Moore.

Community spirit: Josephine Lagoudis and Tess Rainey were at the Tarwin Lower service on behalf of the Tarwin Lower and District Primary School, and Laura Barker (right) laid a wreath on behalf of the Red Cross.

Remembering the fallen: Fish Creek Creek and District Primary School vice captain Isla Hayward-Bannister and captain Amity Sands-Morris laid flowers at the Fish Creek service on Anzac Day. The flowers were arranged by Nadia Stefani, a grandparent at the school.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Fatigue risks lives THE latest Transport Accident Commission (TAC) campaign taps into the science of sleep in a bid to stop drivers falling asleep at the wheel.

Using the slogan ‘You can’t fight sleep’, the confronting TV advertisement features a woman peacefully laying her head down on a pillow in slow motion as she falls asleep.

As her head hits the pillow, it becomes apparent the pillow is actually an airbag inflating in a crash.

TAC CEO Janet Dore said the campaign represented a shift in focus from earlier fatigue campaigns by combating the false belief that drowsy driving, estimated to be a factor in up to 20 percent of Victorian road crashes, is only a danger on long trips.

“The campaign’s message is that from the moment you wake, sleepinducing chemicals build up all day, causing drowsiness. This drowsiness signals the onset of sleep, which can happen in an instant and without further warning,” Ms Dore said.

“On average, a healthy adult needs seven to nine hours of quality sleep to function optimally.

“After 24 hours of no sleep, the risk is the same as driving with a

blood alcohol content of 0.1.

“We tend to think that sleep is a choice we have control over, but it is actually a chemical and physiological process. The only way it can be overcome is by sleeping.

“In the absence of sleep, the chemicals that cause drowsiness will continue to build up in the brain until they reach a tipping point where staying awake is no longer an option.”

Drowsy driving is deadly, regardless of whether you are driving a short distance home or on a long road trip.

“Too many people believed they could keep sleep at bay by winding down a window, turning the radio up or having a coffee but the best thing you can do is get a good night’s sleep,” Ms Dore said.

Victorians can get involved in the campaign with the #yawnchallenge on social media. Upload a photo of yourself yawning with the #yawnchallenge, reminding your followers that you can’t fight sleep.

You could win one of five $500 luxury sleep packs to help you get a good night’s rest.

Educating drivers about the role of fatigue and drowsiness in road trauma is a key goal of the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy.

For more information visit www. roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

Don’t skip: ample sleep is imperative to one’s ability to drive safely.

United front to tackle trauma VICTORIAN business and community leaders will all play a part in the state’s efforts to stamp out road trauma.

An Australian-first event in Melbourne next month will enlist the support of the leaders of more than 100 of Victoria’s biggest and most influential organisations, in a bid to drastically reduce death and serious injury on Victorian roads.

The Towards Zero Symposium, on May 1, is modelled on a similar initia-

tive in Sweden, which consistently has one of the world’s lowest road tolls.

TAC CEO Janet Dore said community leaders had an important role to play in reducing road trauma.

“Right now we have the know-how and the technology to significantly reduce the 6000 serious injuries we see each year,” Ms Dore said.

“Not that long ago having nobody killed or seriously injured on our roads seemed impossible, but now we know, that within our lifetime, we can achieve this.

“In the countries with the lowest road tolls, such as Sweden, leadership symposiums are held regularly to help spread the road safety culture throughout the community.

“The Towards Zero Symposium will show Victoria’s leaders that we have the same tools available as these countries to reduce road trauma; but we need help to put them into practice.

“We’ll meet international experts, hear Victorian success stories and give leading organisations the knowledge

to start with their workplaces in reducing road trauma.”

Those invited include the CEOs of all local governments across Victoria and heads of major corporate organisations.

South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin was invited but unable to attend due to a previous engagement, but said he supported any road safety initiative.

The Towards Zero Symposium on May 1 and 2 is hosted by Victoria’s road safety partners: the TAC, Victoria

Police, VicRoads and the Department of Justice and is coordinated by the TAC. Assistant Treasurer Gordon RichPhillips will officially host the Towards Zero Awards Dinner and present the inaugural Road Safety Awards, which will be attended by international and Victorian road safety experts.

Working in closer partnership with the people of Victoria is a key goal of the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2013-2022.To find out more, visit roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

MAY 4 TO MAY 9, 2014

Families unite in prayer THIS year’s Catholic Education Week theme in the Diocese of Sale is the Year of Family Prayer.

Catholic Education Week will run from Friday, May 2 to Friday, May 9, and will give Catholic schools throughout the diocese the opportunity to celebrate with their local communities.

The focus for the Catholic Education Week theme is based on the diocese’s focus on the Year of Family Prayer and family evangelisation which began on the first Sunday of Advent in December 2013 and ends at the commencement of Advent 2014.

Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, said each of the 42 Catholic schools in the diocese offered something unique to their respective Catholic school communities.

Ms Kirkwood said the theme was particularly relevant because prayer was important in the Catholic Church.

“In this day-and-age prayer has tended to become a casualty of the busy lives that families lead but people can pray at any time of the day — at school, in the home, or even in the car. “The power of prayer is that individually — and collectively as a church community that is part of God’s family — prayer can provide great strength and comfort, especially at times of particular difficulty.

“I hope during Catholic Education Week that families will think about prayer and how it can strengthen their family, and even if they don’t normally pray together, consider setting aside some time each day to come together to pray.

“I also hope our Catholic schools embrace this special week and celebrate with their local communities.”

Seizing life: Mary MacKillop College students discover the fun of drama. Back, from left, Hamish Beecroft, Lochlan Row, Julia Enter, Holly Knight and Jemma Hoober. Middle, from left, Isaac Busana, Katrina Baido and Kaili Pritchett. Front, Aidan Richards.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

MAY 4 TO MAY 9, 2014

Prayer at heart of Catholic Education Week THE director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, called on families to reflect on the importance of prayer in their lives.

This comes as the 42 Catholic schools in the diocese prepare to celebrate Catholic Education Week the theme of which is the Year of Family Prayer.

Ms Kirkwood said, “Prayer plays an important role in the life of Catholic families and the Catholic Church.

“The power of prayer is that individually and collectively as a Church community that is part of God’s family, prayer can provide great strength and comfort, especially at times of particular difficulty.”

Ms Kirkwood hopes that during Catholic Education Week, families will think about prayer and how it can strengthen their families.

“And even if they don’t frequently pray together, consider setting aside some time each day to come together to pray,” she said.

“Jesus Christ set a wonderful example for us to follow. His achievements as a man on earth and His death and resurrection give us hope of eternal life.

“As followers of Christ, through prayer we continue to express our faith and commitment to Him.” According to Ms Kirkwood each of the 42 Catholic schools in the diocese offer something unique. Schools have planned events for their local communities from morning teas to special liturgies through to open days.

Catholic Education Week will also include Diocesanwide events, including the annual Diocesan Leadership Eucharist and Dinner celebration.

Following the Year of Family Prayer and in focussing on family evangelisation, the diocese hopes to include four further steps: marriage and family life; nurturing family/school relationships; nurturing family/parish/ school relationships; and the family/parish/school in the world of today.

Catholic Education Week runs from Friday, May 2 until Friday, May 9. More details can be found at the Catholic Education Office website at: www.ceosale. catholic.edu.au and the Diocese of Sale website at: www. sale.catholic.org.au

Mix masters: from left, Archie Gannon, Emily Cole, Max Sheehan and Matisse Carmody show their skill at making Anzac biscuits.

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Mental health experts to speak

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

THE Country Women’s Association has always been known for backing the community.

In shape: from left, Jayden Hohmann, a Mary MacKillop student on work placement at St Laurence’s Primary School, works with Adam Ackland, Zara Littlejohn, Rachel Carlisle and Patrick Johnston.

Faith into deeds ST LAURENCE’S Primary School Leongatha, along with the 41 other Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale, will celebrate Catholic Education Week from May 2 to May 9.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is Year of Family Prayer.

As a Catholic school, St Laurence’s is called to do more than just pass on the faith and the school community is invited to translate its faith into deeds to truly living God’s Word.

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for the school community to celebrate our distinctive mission and share

things that are special about our school to highlight our ethos with families, parish and the wider community.

Members of staff will be part of the Leadership Mass and Dinner held in Traralgon on Friday, May 2 and one staff member will be presented with a bursary for further studies.

The school will also be involved in a number of activities including athletics, school open morning (Wednesday), Grade 6 activity day at Mary MacKillop College, whole school mass, and mother’s day dinner.

Catholic Education Week also coincides with the opening of the enrolment process for 2015.

Hands up: from left, Jett Tieman, Max Sheehan, Amy Treacy, Matisse Carmody and Hatty Jeffris have all the answers in the food technology department.

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That role continues, with the Leongatha Twilight Branch holding a Community Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 7 at 7.30pm.

Come along to learn about the impact of mental illness and how the community can work together to help those affected, as well as their families and carers.

The forum will feature leading expert guest speakers.

Paul Smith is the deputy secretary of Mental Health, Wellbeing and Ageing in the Department of Health.

He has worked across Australia and the United Kingdom, and has experience working with mental health, alcohol, drugs,

Thinking of community: looking forward to the mental health forum is the executive of the Leongatha Twilight Branch of the Country Women’s Association, from left, president Ellen-Jane Browne, secretary Rochelle Virtue and treasurer Niki Curtis. community development, housing and homelessness.

Also speaking will be Dr Mark Oakley-Browne, Victoria’s chief psychiatrist. He was previously clinical director of statewide and mental health services in Tasmania.

He has also held aca-

port the forum, branch members worked in the kitchen at the recent CWA Gippsland Hills Handicrafts, Art and Home Industries Exhibition.

For more information, contact 0417 576 429 or cwa.leongathatwilight@ yahoo.com.au

demic positions at Monash University and was clinical director for Latrobe Regional Hospital’s mental health services.

The forum will be held in the Uniting Church Hall and entry is by gold coin donation.

To raise funds to sup-

Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett IT HAS been a busy time for council with the release of a number of important documents that impact our community; all of which are currently available for inspection at Council, our libraries and website, and we strongly encourage your feedback.

None are scrutinised more, or affect us as directly, than the release of council’s proposed 2014-15 Annual Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan and the release of a document which heavily influences it, the Proposed 201418 Rating Strategy.

During the development of these important documents over the course of the year, council has had much to consider and we have remained open in seeking the community’s feedback.

We have closely engaged with the community through the establishment of a Rating Strategy steering committee and running open community engagement budget workshops. Continuing with these commitments, we are always keen to receive your thoughts and advice on the direction we are taking.

Council has a difficult role in which to balance the community’s needs and expectations with the reality of what can be delivered and at what cost. We genuinely want to have a conversation with you and provide you with the facts about our budget challenges and the impacts they may have on our community, not just our organisation. We are listening carefully to community feedback as people react to the proposals.

We have been diligent with our processes and have run our ruler through the numerous lines of service we provide, while asking how we can deliver them more efficiently and what the best outcome is for you, the community. It is a big task, and there is still more work

to be done.

By visiting our website (www.southgippsland.vic.gov. au) you can view the following draft documents that reflect just some of the many strategies we have been developing and currently have out for public exhibition. You can also study them at council offices, libraries and key locations.

The documents are: • Proposed 2014-2015 Budget Incorporating the 15 year Long-term Financial Plan; • Proposed Rating Strategy 2014-2018; • Draft Master Plan 2014 - Toora and Poowong Swimming Pools; • Draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy; • Draft Communication and Engagement Policy; • Draft Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Community Infrastructure Plan; • Draft Mirboo North Community Infrastructure Plan; • C93 - Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan; • C88 - Woorayl Lodge Inc. Rezoning; and • C99 - Burra Foods ESO8 Amenity Buffer.

Although it may seem we have concluded the Repairing Our Roads campaign, we are continuing to discuss the impacts of the state of our road network with our local state member and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, prior to the announcement of the state May budget.

Further impact statements are being sought from our manufacturing and transport industries along with feedback from our business and tourism groups before a final report is prepared for council.

All these documents help to formulate council’s direction so we are keen to ensure that our ratepayers are provided with ample opportunity to review the reports and provide comment.

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Fishy business BASS MLA Ken Smith Member for Bass and Liberal candidate for Bass, Brian Paynter dropped in to visit Peter Clarke, president of the Wonthaggi Angling Club at the clubrooms recently.

Asian destination: Shaun Cope and Sharna Cafarella escaped to Thailand after their March wedding.

Exotic getaway

“Peter Clarke has been president for the past nine years and invited Brian and myself for a tour of the clubrooms,” Mr Smith said.

“I have been a long time supporter of the club and in particular its 365 Day Competition. A tour of the clubrooms was interesting and showed how much the club is an integral part of the history of Wonthaggi.”

Mr Smith said the club offers fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to be involved and participate in a great outdoor activity.

“By becoming a member of the club you can have your prize catch weighed, measured and compared to other great catches from fervent fishers,” he said.

The Wonthaggi Angling Club occupies clubrooms at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve grounds on Korumburra Road and meets on the third Sunday of every month, with competitions and special events planned throughout the year.

Mr Paynter said, “It is great to see so much of the history of the club displayed in the clubrooms. Peter could tell us a story about almost every photo and shield on display.

“The club was formed in 1982 and caters for members of all ages.

“Fishing is a great pastime for the whole family. I love hearing of kids going out fishing with their fathers or grandfathers. It really is an activity that transcends all age barriers. To have the support of a club close to home where stories can be told of the one that got away and can show off the ones which didn’t, is an integral part of our community.”

Talking fishing: from left, Peter Clarke, president of the Wonthaggi Angling Club shares a few fishing yarns with Bass MLA Ken Smith.

SHARNA Cafarella and Shaun Cope honeymooned in Thailand for two and a half weeks after their wedding on March 8.

Sharna, formerly of Leongatha, arrived at the ceremony in a hot rod courtesy of Doug Roach.

The bride was walked down the aisle by her mother Annette Bell and uncle Syd Bell.

Shaun is the son of Jenny and Graeme Cope of Middle Tarwin.

The bride was attended by Jaslin Kelly, her sister Tamara Cafarella, Kristie Moore and Kait Woods, while Shaun was supported by Lachlan Woods, Matt Haw, and his brothers Jason and Lachlan Cope.

The bridal party carried blue orchids and white lilies to the 2pm ceremony at Glenbar Garden, Leongatha, conducted by celebrant Pam Herrald.

Guests enjoyed a reception afterwards at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha.

The couple continues to live in their home at Meeniyan.

The wedding involved the services of wedding planner Kate Atkins, Brent Sinclair Catering and bar work by Stony Creek Football Club.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine ANYONE can be an artist, and we’re fortunate to have events like art shows and music festivals in our Shire that give us all an opportunity to share in and enjoy everyone’s talents.

There are many opportunities for all of us to enrich our lives by personally getting involved in the arts.

Council supports the arts and culture of the shire in many different ways. We commit $50,000 annually to public art.

We provide hands on support and advice to community arts events, and financial support is available through our community grants.

For around 20 years, council has been acquiring art work for the Bass Coast Art Collection. In recent years, we have upgraded our acquisition program to increase the opportunities for artists.

The centrepiece of the program is the YAC (Your Art Collection) Awards. By entering one of our local art shows, five artists will be selected to exhibit at the YAC Awards Exhibition in September.

A piece from one of these artists will be selected for the art collection and we will all be able to enjoy and admire it for many years to come. Details of the YAC Awards are available on our website and

in the Arts Round The Shire booklet, which you can find at our customer service and visitor information centres.

The month of May is the perfect opportunity to immerge yourself in the arts, with the sixth annual Creative Gippsland Arts Festival taking off across the region.

Like all previous festivals, the month highlights exhibitions, events, music, performances, workshops and installations.

Over 100 exhibitions will be held across Gippsland, with 33 artists showcasing their talents right here in Bass Coast.

Residents can also get involved in the festival by taking part in Gatescape.

All you need to do is beautify your gate, whether it be your front gate, farm gate, school gate – in fact, any gate – and upload a photo onto the Creative Gippsland website. It’s a great opportunity to exercise your artistic talents and be creative!

With two Bass Coast gates winning awards last year, I’m looking forward to seeing what our community can come up with in 2014!

If you’d like more information on local exhibitions and events, or how you can get involved, make sure you visit the Creative Gippsland website at www.creativegippsland.com.au.

Paul’s brave shave

By Lauren Adams, work experience PAUL Chisholm shaved off his bright blue hair and beard recently to support the Leukaemia Foundation’s Be Brave and Shave appeal.

Paul has battled with chronic myeloid leukemia for two years and is now in remission.

He dyed both his hair and beard bright blue, and then sealed the day by getting his head shaved at an event held in the Bass Coast Market.

Supporters rallied behind Paul, includ-

Good sport: Paul Chisholm before the Be Brave and Shave event.

ing Karen Wright, who donated her hairdying and removing services, and shaved off his electric blue beard and hair.

As well as his supporters, Paul was cheered on by members of the Leukemia Foundation and several people who are fighting hard to beat the disease.

In addition to supporting Paul, Gail Dew, Herb Barclay and Neil Barnes all had their hair dyed bright blue to back the cause.

Monique Collins got students at GippsTAFE Leongatha involved by letting them dye her beautiful blonde locks bright pink. Bernie Collins also got into the spirit of the event by shaving his head.

Paul’s daughter Linda, who lives in Spain, encouraged people to support her dad by donating via Facebook.

Paul, with the help of his daughter and supporters, raised $1500 for leukemia research.

Tarwin Lower Red Cross SEVERAL forthcoming events were discussed at the April meeting, among them a fun fashion show to be held on Tuesday, May 13 at the Venus Bay Community Centre.

Clothing will be provided by the Community Centre Op Shop and models will be well known locals.

Come and enjoy the fun and support Red Cross.

One hundred years of Red Cross in Australia is being celebrated this year and Tarwin Lower Unit will be planting a Manna Gum in Fisher Park in June or July.

Further information on this to be announced. The meeting finished with an interesting speaker, Frank Cullen, who gave us an insight into kelp harvesting on King Island where he used to work.

Kelp is used widely in everyday things we use, and the talk was enlightening and informative. Afternoon tea was then enjoyed. The unit meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm in the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre.

New or prospective members are always welcome to come and join in the fun.

Out and about: Leongatha Primary School Grade 2 students discovered Leongatha last Wednesday, during the community walk excursion.

Students visited local retail outlets, the police station and the library (pictured), where they were addressed by Heather Withers.

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Outstanding property could be yours T

HIS affordable lifestyle property is ready for auction on Saturday, May 10 and is well worth consideration.

The property is on one and a quarter acres with a superbly well maintained brick veneer home. This excellent home features three spacious bedrooms; two with BIR’s plus one with walk in robe and ensuite to master bedroom.

There are two spacious living areas with lots of windows to capture the country atmosphere. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards.

A freestanding claw foot bath is a fea-

ture of the main bathroom. Outside a fully lock up two car garage is ideal as a workshop or storage shed as there is also a lock up carport.

Solar power is also connected to the home. Rows of fruit trees provide many types of fruit and the home is surrounded by neat lawns, trees and easy to manage gardens.

This outstanding property provides an ideal lifestyle whether it be permanent or weekend in a quiet country village yet only 6kms to the township of Korumburra and one and a half hours to Melbourne.

Beaches are only 20 minutes away.

JUMBUNNA

STAR RealEstate www.thestar.com.au

15 Cruickshanks Rd Elders, Korumburra Don Olden 0417 805 312 OFI: April 19 & 26 10am-11am or by apt.

Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294

AUCTION

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50 unit rotary dairy, 20,000lt bulk vat & feed system Three bedroom brick veneer home with open plan living Subdivided into 38 main paddocks and managed by central laneways Excellent water supply with troughs in all paddocks Good fertilising history Bitumen road frontage

$6,000 per acre

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INVERLOCH, UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, CLOSING JUNE 30 AT 4PM ? ? ?

192.6 acres on the edge of town boundary Outstanding house site with spectacular ocean views Adjoining the RACV Resort

AUCTION

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571 m2 Corner block with all services Build your retirement home or subdivide (STCP) One block from Woolworths Supermarket

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STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Fully renovated, ready to move in D

OES ‘old world charm’ with modern conveniences appeal to you?

Then make an appointment to inspect this period style home.

Features abound throughout this property including pressed tin and dado to some rooms, massive built in robes, three bedrooms plus a study or fourth bedroom, timber flooring, open fire place, solid fuel heater and a reverse cycle air conditioner. r Bay windows add to the attraction at the front of the home. The t renovated kitchen includes electric r hot h plates, wall oven and grill and a dishwasher.

Outside you will find a garage Alex Scott and Staff with roller door, new front and side Leongatha w ddeck, elevated back deck with rural Alan Steenholdt vviews, established trees, and plenty 0409 423 822 oof room for the kids to run around iin this good sized block.

A very well presented period hhome fully renovated inside and 3 1 1 ooutside.

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39 Bent Street

$330,000

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LOT 2 574 Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloch 46.5 HA (115 acres) Adjoining Lot 1, with 500m foreshore frontage with choice of home sites. Excellent location 5 minutes to Inverloch, potential for boat storage, accommodation, tourism related development (STCA).

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Timing your renovation OVER capitalising is an issue most investors are aware of; however the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) warns that now is an important time to weigh up costs and benefits.

Investors and owner occupiers alike may be tempted to renovate while the property market is strong, as prices should be expected to rise and expenditures will be made back with profit when it’s time to sell.

However, the REIV warns that now may not the best time to renovate due to the high risk of over-capitalising.

“We all want our homes to be comfortable and convenient, if not the home of our dreams then at least one with the features we want and decorations to our taste. When the property market is strong, as in recent months, the temptation is to spend on improvements and renovations, assuming prices will continue to rise and money spent would be recouped if the property was sold,” the REIV statement said.

But, while it is always tempting to put in the latest bathroom or kitchen, it may not be the best option.

Overcapitalising – spending money on a property which may not be recouped by an increase in its value – is a risk

for both investors and owner occupiers. While most investors are wary about overspending and are wise to avoid this trap, that is not always so with improvements on our own homes.

“Of course if you plan to stay there for many years, spending money which may not be recouped in the short term is not such an issue. But we never know what the future will hold – unexpected events may require us to sell, so it is always wise to ensure your home is not overcapitalised.”

If you are contemplating renovations, it’s important to know your property’s current value and what it would be worth with that work completed. A good yardstick is the local median price.

Within any area, the pool of buyers is only so large, and if your property is well above the median price – even if it is superior to many homes the same size – it may take longer to sell.

Consult a real estate agent for an appraisal of your home and ask his or her advice about your plans – would they be a wise move, would you get that money back if you sold? If the answer is no, the time, stress and cost of renovating are best avoided.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 27

STAR Real

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Admire the views T

HIS three bedroom, brick veneer home in Leongatha offers affordable living with views to the south.

It is located on a lovely street within walking distance to the town centre and schools.

The home consists of three spa-

cious bedrooms all with built in robes and a good sized family bathroom.

The kitchen has plenty of cupboard space whilst the open plan living area features timber lined cathedral ceilings and is full of natural light, offering a great family space.

The property is north facing and

has features which include reverse cycle air conditioning, undercover verandah out the back and good storage facilities or car space under the house.

Whether you are looking for a first home or investment property this one is worth a look.

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Friday May 2, 1pm at Fish Creek Town Hall

Friday May 2, 1pm at Fish Creek Town Hall

Saturday May 3rd, 2014, 11am on site

150 SUMMERS ROAD, FISH CREEK 315 ACRE DAIRY

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318 Acres of prime grazing land with outstanding licenced water storage. ! Massive water storage dams with 89meg licence ! 4 bedroom family home ! Various machinery and hay sheds ! Central laneways, stock yards & loading race ! Undulating country throughout with some bush ! Central to Meeniyan, Foster & Buffalo

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Located in the heart of dairy country, on offer is a 315 ac undulating dairy farm with an abundance of water! ! Outstanding water – 217 meg water licence ! 34 unit dairy with cup removers ! 2 family homes ! Large machinery shed & various hay sheds ! Central laneways, stock yards & loading race ! Gently undulating country throughout ! Minute's drive from the township of Fish Creek.

This remarkable property features 2 buildings which both started their lives with different roles, but have been brought together and given new purpose. ! At just under 2 acres, the site was originally the home of the Hallston State School which has been transformed into studio style accommodation. ! The main building is a magnificent 6 bedroom homestead with multiple living areas, wide hallways, polished baltic floors, french doors and oversized glass doors, verandahs and decks on 3 sides & much more.

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• 3 bedroom cottage on 2.5 acres • Cosy wood fire as new roof and wiring • Ideal weekender or city escape!

$445,000

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28 BRUMLEY STREET, LEONGATHA

• 2 year old outstanding family home • 4 bedrooms, master with full ensuite and WIR • Open plan living with rural views

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• 2 bedroom townhouses, central lounge & dining • Fully landscaped-low maintenance gardens • Short walk to Safeway, RSL & CBD

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$339,000

$330,000 each

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Outdoor magic A MARCH excursion to Mallacoota was the venue for the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club to have a great week of fun and social activities.

With so many choices each day, 20 members enjoyed golfing, kayaking, walking. cycling, swimming and boogie boarding.

Gipsy Point and the Betka River were both superb spots for kayaking, while the inlet was great for fishing.

Those who chose to walk were able to do bushwalking along excellent tracks or along the north arm of the inlet.

Mallacoota is a paradise for those wanting to be active in great weather conditions.

Seeking good times: members of the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club set off from Gypsy Point.

Jetty impresses minister BOATERS and other waterway users in Inverloch made good use of the water over Easter thanks to the upgraded Inverloch jetty that opened in November.

Minister for Ports David Hodgett, Bass MLA Bass Ken Smith and Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter last week visited the jetty with representatives from Gippsland Ports to inspect the upgrades.

Mr Hodgett said the upgrades had improved the accessibility and functionality of the jetty.

“Works were completed just in time for the busy summer period, which was fantastic for the many local residents and visitors hoping to get out on the water this summer,” he said.

“Since its opening nearly 15 years ago, the number of recreational boaters and fishers from all over Victoria using Inverloch jetty has steadily grown.

“That’s why I am delighted to see that the upgraded Inverloch jetty has been so well used and will continue to give even more people easy access to the magnificent waters of Anderson Inlet for many years to come.”

The $487,000 project was partly funded through the Victorian Government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program which provided $212,000 towards the redevelopment.

Gippsland Ports, through the Victorian Coalition Government’s Local Ports Program, contributed the remaining $275,000 in project funds.

“Projects such as this will ensure that Victoria’s vibrant fishing and recreational boating community have an easier, safer and more enjoyable experience on the water,” Mr Hodgett said.

Bass MLA Ken Smith said the improved jetty design was developed as a result of the local port manager, Gippsland Ports, working with the local community

Top job: admiring the new Inverloch jetty are, from left, Gippsland Ports board member Geoff Hocking, Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray, Ports Minister David Hodgett, Bass MLA Ken Smith, Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter, Gippsland Ports board member Peter Hinksman and Gippsland Ports South Gippsland manager Alan Smith. and jetty users to achieve the best design outcome.

“Thanks to close collaboration with the jetty users, the redesign specifically addressed an identified need for better pedestrian access and safety improvements for boat launching and retrieval,” Mr Smith said.

“The Inverloch Jetty now has a slightly higher but much wider lower landing with a ramp to the existing high landing.

“Together with a shift in position of the lower landing, this provides a much sturdier boat launching and retrieval facility for these dynamic waters which have a strong tidal flow.”

Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray said the project was important to cater for the increased demand and to address public safety.

“Gippsland Ports is particularly appreciative of funding through the Victorian Government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program which enables us to respond in a positive way to asset improvements or replacements like we’ve done here at Inverloch,” he said.

For more information about the Boating Safety and Facilities Program, contact the grants administration team on 1800 337 222, email boating.grants@ dtpli.vic.gov.au or visit www.dtpli.vic. gov.au/bsfp.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago May 1, 1984 A VOTE of no confidence in the Leongatha Water Board was passed overwhelmingly by a meeting of the Woorayl Shire’s Ratepayers and Citizens Association last Thursday.

The vote of no confidence followed further discussions on the Leongatha sewerage scheme and the belief the Begg Street site is most unsuitable for an extension to the Leongatha sewerage works.

More than 40 residents and ratepayers attended the meeting.

Pip Joel told the meeting the placement of the dam so close to the town was an insult to the people of the area.

10 years ago April 27, 2004 COUNCILLOR John McIndoe plans to call a public meeting about the issue of Leongatha’s dangerous intersections with the aim of getting VicRoads moving on the problem.

“The last time we talked to VicRoads about a heavy vehicle bypass, they said it wouldn’t happen for 20 years but Leongatha is growing and we can’t wait that long.

“There has also been talk about the trains coming back to Leongatha.

“That will have an impact and we need to

decide where we want the railway station to be that will serve the trains if they do come back.”

5 years ago April 28, 2009 WILD wind and rain lashed South Gippsland on Sunday, flooding roads, bringing down trees and creating havoc on Inverloch’s beaches.

Matt McPhee, who has lived in Inverloch on and off since the 1980s, said he had never seen storm damage like it.

Bass Coast Shire Council coastal management officer Derek Hibbert said a howling westerly, full moon and ocean swell in Bass Strait combined to bring out the wild conditions.

1 year ago April 23, 2013 ALDI’S announcement that it will open in Leongatha created so much interest that by Monday afternoon The Star’s Facebook page had received 10,000 hits.

Leongatha has been given a desperately needed boost in the arm. Council’s development services director Phil Stone is hoping the planning application will go through very quickly.

The $6.5 million structure will be open by the end of the year (2013).

It will provide 20 jobs.

Milpara Community House news ARE you seeking work? Are you working with one of the Employment Support Agencies? Ask them to consider supporting you in the following eight week course. Work Readiness is one of our education courses specifically designed assist people to recognise employability skills, match skills with jobs and interests, and then prepare applications, resumes, and practice for interviews.

This has an effect on confidence and this can improve chances when applying for positions.

Come along and join the regulars who attend and enjoy Social Mahjong. This is a board game of strategy and tactics and very good for exercising the brain. Social Mahjong is held on Monday evenings between 7pm and 9pm on a fortnightly basis and the first session back is set for June 5 at Milpara Community House. If you are interested but not sure about it, please just come along to watch how it is played.

A group meets regularly on a fortnightly basis to learn Beading Techniques. Many fine pieces have been made during these sessions and it is never too early to be considering just what gifts to give at Christmas time. Noelle is very talented and she loves to teach this craft. Come along and join in the fun on Monday evenings, 7pm to 9.30pm.

If you are a business owner or an employee Milpara Community House is hosting a Business Networking Seminar. This seminar will help build your confidence and equip you with the basic skills to effectively raise the profile of your organisation and build on-

going commercial relationships to grow your business. Most of us are time poor, so working smarter is the only way to fit everything in.

This session is supported by Small Business Victoria and will be held at Milpara, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra, on Wednesday, May 21, commencing at 7pm and concluding at 9pm.

Have you recently moved into the area and would you like to meet other people and learn about this district? We take this opportunity to invite you to come to our Newcomers’ Luncheon. We hold these lunches each term and the next one is to be held on June 3 at 12.30pm. Please contact Milpara for further information and to book in for the luncheon.

Do you feel confident with your computer skills? If you would like to build on your skills, Milpara Community House has a Computers Beyond Basics course commencing on Wednesday, May 14, 9.30am to 12.30pm. This course is run over a period of seven weeks and will cover many of the functions and operations necessary to utilise the computer without fear. Good basic computer skills are a pre-requisite to enrol in this course. Further information and enrolment details are available on our website www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au. Please call us at the house if you have any queries.

Neighbourhood House Week and National Volunteers Week, the week commencing May 12 to May 18 this year, is set aside to recognise the valuable contribution that neighbourhood houses and community houses make to the

community in which they are located.

These houses could just not operate without the significant contribution of the volunteers who support the work done.

Milpara Community House will be celebrating and acknowledging this contribution in a number of ways during this period of time.

Firstly will be our Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea between 2pm and 4pm on Tuesday, May 13, and secondly will be the showcasing of Milpara Community House at A Fine Affair on May 17. We would welcome your comments on what we do and this can be done in a couple of ways ‘like’ us on Facebook, comment on our website, come along to A Fine Affair or simply call into the house at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra to have a look at what we do and meet some of the people involved. You are welcome at Milpara Community House.

Don’t forget to get your enrolment form in for the upcoming course Introduction to Quickbooks (Reckon Accounts) commencing Thursday, May 22, 9.30am to 3.30pm, for a four week period.

Successful business practices include good financial management tools so take this opportunity to build your business skills. Participants do need good basic computer skills. ***** For information about any of the offered classes or courses at Milpara, please call Sandra, Leisa or Jenni on 5655 2524, visit our website www. milparacommunityhouse.org.au or call into Milpara at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday April 29, 2014 - PAGE 29

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Oklahoma! opens Thursday THERE truly is ‘a bright golden haze on the meadow’, and it’s coming to the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre this Thursday when Newhaven Col-

lege’s production of Oklahoma! takes to the stage for five performances from May 1 to 4.

Newhaven College head of drama and pro-

duction director, Will Hanley is excited to introduce such a classic piece of musical theatre to a new generation.

“A common reflection shared by parents, colleagues, friends and

Starring role: Newhaven College student and leading lady for the school’s latest production Oklahoma!, Sophie Owens, gives us a sneak peek of the costume she will don for her role as Laurey.

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members of the wider community was they had all had their own experiences with Oklahoma!”

Will said.

“It is a show that promises to delight all ages and is a perfect ‘first musical’ for children, families and new theatre goers.”

Oklahoma! tells the story of Laurey, played

by Sophie Owens, and the two rivals for her affections: Curly, a cowboy (Connor Hadley), and Jud, the hired farmhand (Mitchell Brusamarello).

Laurey is a headstrong farm girl who doesn’t want to fall willingly into the arms of the handsome cowboy, Curly. To avoid him, she ends up turning to the dark-hearted farm hand, Jud Fry, who wants to do more than take her to the dance.

With just under 50 hours to block, choreograph, learn music, rehearse and bring Oklahoma! to the stage, the cast of 40 college students has worked diligently to put

together a show sure to entertain.

Audiences can expect to be enthralled by beautiful singing, fantastic music, fun choreography, and great ensemble and choral performances.

Year 12 students Samuel Bowden, Lauren Coghlan, Matilda Coleman, Bridie Daw, Holly Egan, Connor Hadley, Molly Hickman, Megan McCoy, Sally Mildenhall, and Sunicha Nakhrua are seasoned professionals.

Some of these students are taking part in their sixth college production.

With Newhaven College director of music Kirk Skinner on the baton, the musical score will be nothing short of first class. An additional 20 students will be working behind the scenes on staging, lighting, costume, props, hair and make-up to complete the beautiful imagery and create the contagious energy Oklahoma! promises to bring to the stage.

Oklahoma! opens at 7.30pm this Thursday, May 1 at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre. Evening performances follow on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at

7.30pm and 1.30pm matinee shows are scheduled for Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. To book tickets, please visit www. newhavencol.vic.edu.au/ events

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Farming Insight

Outfoxing the fox LANDHOLDERS convened at the Welshpool Hotel recently to talk fox control.

Tackling foxes: spruiking fox control were from left, Kate Williams, South Gippsland Landcare Network, Bronwyn Johnson, Yarram Yarram Landcare Network and David Farrar, Parks Victoria with Fergus the fox.

The event was co-hosted by the South Gippsland and Yarram Yarram Landcare networks through the Corner Inlet Connections program.

It was part of a wider project aimed at protecting the shore birds and other wildlife of the Ramsar listed Corner Inlet and Nooramunga reserves.

Guest speaker was Fraser Barry from Swifts Creek. Fraser has extensive personal experience with wild dog and fox predation on his 4000ha property, as well as other properties he has owned in NSW and Queensland. He has served on the Gippsland Wild Dog Advisory Committee whilst grappling with his own pest animal issues.

Fraser prefers to think of the problem as a puzzle. You must first find all the pieces before you can put them together to see the whole picture.

So he set about gathering information on the current best practice for wild dog control. He recognised these pests don’t see

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Expressions of interest are now being sought from business and industry groups for projects that clearly demonstrate an economic or community benefit which align to one or more the Gippsland Food Plan’s priorities.

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“The Gippsland Food Plan aims to put Gippsland’s food industry on the world food map and encourage further investment in the region,” Mr Weight said.

“Our region is well positioned to take advantage of international demand for increased food security particularly in the Asian market and we need to act quickly.”

He said that a Gippsland Food Plan Implementation Working Group consisting of members of industry and government would soon be established to recommend projects, oversee implementation and report on progress.

“It will stimulate further investment in the region by promoting Gippsland’s competitive strengths, high quality products and value-adding processing and manufacturing capabilities,” Mr Weight said.

“Gippsland is already home to a diverse range of renowned products and production systems which help our food system be sustainable and resilient and this plan aims to further support these local companies and attract new investment.

“Gippsland’s competitive strengths are many including climate change resilience, proximity to major cities, access to skilled labour and quality infrastructure.”

Businesses and industry groups have until May 2 to submit their expressions of interest. For submission guidelines visit the RDA website on www. rdagippsland.com.au

boundary fences the way we do, so he began working with his neighbours, both private landholders and government agencies, to bring the pieces together to develop a management plan.

This cooperative approach has led to a dramatic decrease in dog and fox numbers and an equally dramatic increase in lambing percentages.

After the 2009 bushfires, increased predation reduced the lambing percentage to 20 percent.

Today it is at 110 percent.

Fraser spotted his first lyrebird on the property recently and believes the ongoing control measures will ultimately benefit the wider landscape of the Tambo Valley.

The group also heard from Parks Victoria ranger David Farrar about Parks’ fox control program in and adjacent to the Corner Inlet Ramsar site that has been running since 2010.

Through consistent baiting and trapping, a fox free status has been achieved on Dream Island, Little Snake Island, Clonmel Island and a 95 percent reduction of foxes on St Margaret Island.

“This is great news for the 30,000

resident and migratory wader birds that can be found in Corner Inlet,” David said.

“However at low tide, foxes can access St Margaret Island from the mainland. Illustrating the importance of a coordinated fox control program across all land tenure be it public or private land.”

Following the presentations, landholders were asked about their own experiences with the damage foxes cause to livestock and native animals.

Many landholders now have a greater understanding of what they could implement on their own properties, and know that working with their neighbours and coordinating with agencies would have more far reaching effects.

To harness the potential for increased coordination, the Landcare networks will be working with landholders in the area to establish action learning groups.

If you would like to be part of the action learning groups, contact Brownyn Johnson (Yarram Yarram Landcare Network) on 5175 7896 or Kate Williams (South Gippsland Landcare Network) on 5662 5759.

Mulvany shapes new Fonterra policy FONTERRA Australia has announced an industry-leading overhaul of its milk pricing structure, developed in collaboration with Leongatha based farm consultant John Mulvany.

Fonterra said the research of Mr Mulvany, an independent farm consultant, was instrumental in forming the new system.

“Milk price is important for farmers, but many other areas – such as costs of production – impact a farmer’s bottomline and profitability,” Mr Mulvany said.

“My research confirmed that complexity in milk pricing doesn’t support good, profitable decision making on farm. Some farmers confuse a high cost of production with out-of-season milk, but some farmers simply produce milk at much lower costs than others.

“That’s why it’s better to have a simpler, more transparent system that lets farmers produce milk when it best suits their business and is most profitable for them.

“I’m pleased Fonterra has recognised this and put in place a system that farmers can easily understand and use to make informed decisions for their farm businesses. It’s a great change and I hope it spurs the rest of the industry to take notice.”

Fonterra Australia said the change would help the company deliver on its commitment to ensure its suppliers are the most profitable dairy farmers in Australia and can grow their farm businesses into assets for the future.

“Last season we heard from many farmers and industry that a simpler milk price system would better support farm profitability and informed decision making on-farm,” Fonterra Australia managing director Judith Swales said.

“We listened to that feedback and agreed we needed to actually do something to lead the industry forward.”

Ms Swals said the result was a winwin for dairy farmers, the industry and Fonterra Australia that aligns the market value of milk for Fonterra Australia and farmers, while also reducing risk and

complexity.

“The new system is simpler, fairer, equitable, and more transparent. It will reduce the range of prices paid to farmers against the average and will help them understand the impact milk price and incentives have on their farm businesses so they can make more informed decisions on farm,” Ms Swales said.

“I believe it will be instrumental to setting up farmers and the industry for long-term, sustainable growth.”

The new system was developed over more than a year in partnership with Bonlac Supply Company (BSC) and collaboration with industry experts such Mr Mulvany, United Dairyfarmerrs of Victoria, and international pricing system experts.

The key changes include: • a simplified base price – multiple seasonal tables will be simplified into one seasonal table for all suppliers based on a five/seven, peak/off peak split; • SRP will be removed – this incentive will be reinvested into off-peak pricing to reduce risk for farmers and maintain a price signal for the value of off-peak milk to our customers; and • growth incentive replaced – the boost growth incentive will be reinvested back into base price and growth will be supported outside the pricing system to make it more attractive and material for farmers in an expansion phase.

Production payments will remain according to their current terms and the overall milk pool will stay the same, with additional investment being made into growth and cash flow.

BSC chairman Tony Marwood said the new system will make it easier for farmers to understand their milk price and will assist them in making informed decisions for their farm businesses.

“We’ve worked very closely over the past year with Fonterra Australia and I’m pleased the new system really captures the feedback we got from our farmers,” he said.

“It will send clear pricing signals for farmers and let farmers focus on running their farms and making decisions that increase their profitability, rather than deciphering milk price.”

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Farming Insight Farmers meet with Dairy Australia Left Dairy direction: GippsDairy deputy chairman Graeme Nicoll from Fish Creek with Ripplebrook dairy farmer Will Colbert and Hayden Finch from Denison.

GIPPSLAND dairy farmers met with some of the most influential people in the dairy industry during a recent tour of the region by Dairy Australia executives and board members.

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Quality stock rewarded THERE was just under 500 cattle penned due to the short trading week, with cattle suited to the trade in particularly short supply.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a generally firm market.

The quality of the offering was mixed, with the steers and bullocks slipping in quality once again, while cows made up the largest proportion of the yarding.

Most weights and grades were represented in the cows and heavy weight beef cows improved 1c to 3c, while the plainer dairy lines gained 8c to 11c/kg.

A limited number of heavy weight bulls sold to firm demand.

A handful of vealers sold to a top of 219c/kg. A sprinkling of yearling trade steers made between 196c and 201c, with the heifer portion between 170c and 188c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 182c and 208c/kg.

Bullocks made from 180c to 210c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 160c to 172c, with the crossbred portion from 160c to 195c/kg.

Light and medium weight cows made between 100c to 140c/kg.

Heavy weight dairy cows sold between 120c and 156c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows made from 137c to 160c/kg. Heavy weight

bulls sold from 128c to 143c/kg.

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Wednesday, April 23 BULLOCKS 12 H. Dusterwald, Dumbalk 6 Pronesti Partnership, Korumburra 13 Wiruna, Leongatha 12 A. Germano, Mirboo North 2 M. McDonell, Churchill 13 J.A. & C.W. Seabrook, Leongatha

585kg 696kg 577kg 629kg 620kg 558kg

210.0 208.6 208.0 208.0 205.0 202.0

STEERS 1 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 1 S. Shepherdson, Korumburra 1 M. Avery, Hedley 16 S.T. & R.E. Evans, Mirboo North 6 T. Murdoch, Kardella 1 G. O’Connell, Narracan

382kg 400kg 410kg 537kg 527kg 515kg

218.6 $836 216.6 $866 210.0 $861 207.0 $1113 200.0 $1055 200.0 $1030

COWS 1 K.D. & L.J. Opray, Hedley 2 W. Aich & C. Oliver, Dumbalk 1 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 1 C. Fisher, Allambee 1 Scotoma P/L, Welshpool 7 B.R. & M.R. Peters, Narracan

485kg 630kg 640kg 585kg 775kg 590kg

165.0 $800 160.0 $1008 158.2 $1012 158.0 $924 156.0 $1209 155.0 $915

HEIFERS 1 S. Shepherdson, Korumburra 1 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 2 Bangala Deer P/L, Newhaven 1 P.P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho 1 L.M. Targett, Jack River 2 B.S. Cantwell, Toora

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216.6 200.6 188.2 185.6 180.0 178.0

BULLS 1 C. Siaboulis, Woodleigh 1 T. & B.M. Dodds, Corinella 1 C.L. Thomas, Loch 1 S.R. & M.K. Greaves, Nerrena 1 P.D. & J.E. Clark, Korrine

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142.6 $962 142.0 $1150 137.6 $976 134.2 $899 128.6 $643

$1230 $1453 $1201 $1308 $1271 $1128

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(LANDMARK) A/C GROVES ESTATE 30 Angus steers, 12-15 months, Lawson blood. (ELDERS) A/C ROBBINS CREEK, WOODSIDE 25 Hereford Angus steers, 8-10 months. (SEJ) A/C F & H COLACIELLO, TYERS 20 Angus steers 10 Angus Blond D‘Aqutaine x steers 12-13 months, weaned. (LANDMARK) A/C D MACLEOD, HEDLEY 25 Hereford & Black Boldy steers, 10-11 months 35 Hereford & Black Boldy heifers, 10-11 months Drenched, 2 x 7 in 1 vaccine, yard weaned Feb by Langi Kal Kal bulls. (LANDMARK) A/C M & J CHATFIELD, TOORA 20 Poll Hereford mixed sex, 7-8 months by stud Meikle bull. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C ISLAND BAY RANCH 20 Angus steers, 20-24 months. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C BANGALA PASTORAL, NEWHAVEN 20 Angus steers, 16-18 months, East Gippsland bred. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C GORDON JONES, FOSTER 15 Hereford steers, 14-15 months. (SEJ) A/C FAULKINER LEES, MARDAN (BREEDER) 14 Angus steers, 12 months. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C N. MACLEOD, WELSHPOOL 13 Angus steers, 16 months. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C M. WIGHT, MEENIYAN 16 Hereford steers, 18 months, very quiet. (LANDMARK) A/C J & K, MCAINCH, YANAKIE 10 Charolais/Fries x steers, 15 months 10 Charolais/Fries x heifers, 15 months Bucket reared.(ELDERS) A/C AS JONES, FOSTER 6 Angus Friesian x Hereford, 20 months old, unjoined. (SEJ)

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Hosted by GippsDairy, Dairy Australia’s managing director Ian Halliday and chairman Geoff Akers spent two days visiting milk factories and dairy farmers in Loch, Darnum, Boolarra, Maffra and Yarram.

Along with key group managers, the Dairy Australia team was joined by GippsDairy chairman Matt Gleeson, deputy chairman Graeme Nicoll and executive officer Dr Danielle Auldist.

During a visit to the Fonterra milk processing plant at Darnum, Mr Akers said the regional meetings were crucial in promoting communication between farmers and Dairy Australia.

“This is about two way communication, making sure farmers are getting an understanding of what Dairy Australia is working on and making sure we understand the issues farmers are facing at the moment so we can keep our programs on track and make sure we are meeting grassroots needs of farmers,” he said.

Mr Akers, who farms at Tallygaroopna north of Shepparton, said farmers were asking questions about how Dairy Australia can help them grow their businesses and develop the industry.

“It’s about business structure and profitability and the confidence people have to expand,” he said.

GippsDairy chairman and Boolarra dairy farmer Matt Gleeson said having the opportunity for a face to face chat with Dairy Australia’s chairman, managing director and group managers was invaluable to local farmers.

“It’s a time where farmers can comfortably have a discussion with some very influential people in the industry about where the dairy industry is heading and what projects might be applicable at the farm gate,” he said.

Fish Creek dairy farmer and GippsDairy deputy chairman Graeme Nicoll said the visit allowed direct communication between milk producers and Dairy Australia.

“It’s a great opportunity for Dairy Australia staff to get together with dairy farmers to develop an understanding of the priorities and wishes that we all have,” he said.

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As new tyres. Shimanno gears. $30. Ph. 5672 2330.

PC MONITOR. Flat screen. 19” with cordless mouse and keyboard + usb rec. $50. Ph. 5662 4328.

PC MONITOR. Flat screen. 20”with cordless mouse and keyboard + usb rec.

Ph. 5662 4328.

CAST IRON KETTLE & OLD WATERING CAN. $50. Ph. 5674 5601.

OLD TOOLS VICE. $15. Plus bigger one. $35. Ph. 0447 114 383.

OFFICE CHAIR. Brown tweed colour.

Very Good condition. $25. Leongatha. Ph. 0419 301 463.

DAWN VICE. 6 inch. no jaws, otherwise very good condition. $50. Ph. 5672 2510.

OLD CHEVAL MIRROR. On stand. Very good condition. $50. ph. 5672 2510.

ULTRA STEAM MOP. As new used once. $50. Ph. 0448 746 562.

WATER FILTER. Stafani. Terracotta. $45. ph. 0448 746 562.

TOWEL HEATER. Bosch. 80 watts. excellent condition. $30. Ph. 0409 192 026.

CHEST OF DRAWS. Pine. 6 Drawers.

1.25m high x 90cm wide. $20. ph. 0409 192 026.

SLOW COOKER. Russell Hobbs. With 2 recipe books. $45. ph. 0438 012 150.

DOG BED. Size large style hammock aluminium frame. Good condition. can deliver to Leongatha. $10. ph. 0498 532 554 CATS CAGE. Size large. Plastic with swing door. Good condition. Can deliver to Leongatha. $20. Ph. 0498 532 554.

AM/FM STEREO. Sherwood. Solid state receiver/manual. $50. Ph. 0409 018 095.

TURNTABLE. Module 86SB. Garrard.

Manual. $50. Ph. 0409 018 095.

WOOL. Patons Trends. 8 ply. 800 grams.

Navy tweed. $25. Ph. 5662 0838.

PENDANT LIGHTS. White plastic. 28cm at base. Classic look. Require hard wiring. $15 for the two. Ph. 5662 5141.

INFANT HIGH CHAIR. Chicco brand.

Good condition. Can deliver to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $40. Ph. 5952 2570.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

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public notices

Thank You RSL ANZAC APPEAL On behalf of the Korumburra Sub-Branch I wish to thank everybody for their support in the annual ANZAC APPEAL. We wish to thank IGA Korumburra for providing the venue for our members to set up the table and chairs. In addition the schools and some of the businesses made it possible for the appeals officer to position boxes of tokens for sale, for this we thank them.

Finally I must thank our appeals officer for making up the roster and the members and friends of the Sub-Branch who manned the selling point at IGA. Kevin Moon, President Korumburra Sub-Branch

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JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET SUNDAY, MAY 4 9am - 1pm Contact Dawn 5657 3253

Due to construction works for the new

ALDI STORE ROBERTS LANE WILL BECOME ONE WAY from Bruce Street to Gaudion Lane For a two week period starting on MONDAY, APRIL 28

‘DISCOVER AGNES FALLS’ on SUNDAY 4 MAY 2014 (National ACF “Play Outside Day”)

Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve (approx. 12kms north of Toora / Welshpool)

10am to 4pm Tender No 14011

* See progress on the new improvements * * Bring a picnic (and rug) * Raffle will be held on the day, with excellent prizes.

Limited Edition “Agnes Falls” souvenirs also available.

Request for tender: Roof Cleaning and Inspections Council is seeking to appoint a suitably quali ed and experienced contractor to undertake roof, spouting and downpipe cleaning, and roof inspections of Council owned buildings. The initial contract term is for two years with an extension option of up to two years at Council’s discretion.

Tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from www.basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Hardcopy documents are available by contacting Lisa Pettinella on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or tenders@basscoast.vic.gov.au, or from the Bass Coast Civic Centre, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi VIC 3995. A non-refundable document fee of $50.00 for hardcopies applies.

Tenders open at 9.00am on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 and will close at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 21 May 2014.

Tenders must be lodged on the tender form provided and must comply with all conditions in the documentation. Any queries must be made by close of business on Thursday, 15 May 2014.

Late tenders will not be accepted.

Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.

Paul Buckley PSM, Chief Executive Of cer Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

Thank You There was a Dawn Service conducted at the Cenotaph in Coleman Park on ANZAC Day the 25th April 2014.

This service was well attended by a large cross section of the community, from the junior school children to the very senior citizens.

On behalf of the Korumburra Sub-Branch of the RSL I wish to thank all who attended, in particular the school principals and school captains of St Josephs, the Korumburra Secondary College and the Korumburra Primary School principal, junior school council and the choir for their participation. A special thanks to the co-ordinator for her effort in arranging with all the parents to have their children attend this service. In addition we would like to thank all other organisations for attending and laying their wreaths at the Cenotaph.

A second service was conducted at 10.30am. This was also well attended.

In conclusion we must thank the Cubs, Scouts and Joeys who were responsible for the breakfast and cup of tea and coffee at the conclusion of the Dawn Service. Thanks also to South Gippsland Hire for the floodlights and Patten on Bridge for the donation of tea or coffee throughout the day.

Kevin Moon, President Korumburra Sub-Branch

message of hope “HE himself bore our sins... so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness...”

1 Peter 2:24.

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

Expressions of Interest

Appointment to the Woolamai Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated

Vic. Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement

INVERLOCH Saturday, May 10 1pm - 5pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

situations vacant HEAD CHEF required at the Westernport Hotel, San Remo. Must be passionate about food, level-headed, professional and self motivated. Applications to nick@thewesternport.com. au or 5678-5205.

To ensure the best possible management for the Crown land known as the Woolamai Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, the Minister for Environment & Climate Change is seeking nominations from the community to form part of the new Woolamai Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated.

It is the department’s intention to appoint no more than 3 community representatives together with representatives of each user group of the reserve for a 3 year appointment.

RELIEF MILKER

Applications will be assessed by a panel appointed by the department who will recommend appointment to the Minister.

Nomination forms and further information on the role and responsibilities of the Committee of Management are available from Paul Boskma at the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) in Traralgon, telephone (03) 5172 2525.

WANTED

Expressions of Interest should be marked EOI-1201620 and lodged at the DEPI Gippsland Regional Office, 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon 3844, by 5:00 pm Friday, 23 May 2014. www.depi.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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COUNSELLOR/ADVOCATE 1.0 EFT (negotiable) x 2 positions

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Support Workers/ Registered Nurses (20 minutes from Leongatha or 30 minutes from Warragul)

Interchange Gippsland creates opportunities for young people with a disability and their families by providing individualised respite and support services in the Gippsland community.

We are seeking motivated and skilled individuals to support a 9 year old girl with complex medical and disability support needs.

Support is required for all activities of daily living, including personal care, PEG feeding, mobility support, administering medications, physical therapy, and social support to achieve educational and community inclusion goals.

Successful applicants will be provided with comprehensive and

administering medications, and have experience in disability or a health related discipline. Weekend availability is an advantage.

Position Descriptions and applications available online at www.icg.asn.au. Questions to Shilo Wilson, Manager Respite & Support. Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Childwise’ organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Caravan Park Caretaker

Applications close Sunday 25 May.

Located onsite at Yanakie Caravan Park Permanent full time Band 3 + industry, including on-call allowance and super Overtime payable when worked We require an experienced Park Caretaker to reside on site and attend to the daily park operations and reception duties at Yanakie Caravan Park. You will have previous experience in the maintenance and administration of a Caravan Park or accommodation in the Tourism sector. You will require strong communication skills to liaise with Park site holders, visitors, contractors and other staff. This is a hands on position that requires the successful person to be able to work in a team environment and to a 5 day roster that includes weekends. On occasion, you may have to work at Council’s other park located at Port Welshpool.

Enquiries to Chris Van Der Ark, Manager Property on (03) 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description by 5pm Wednesday 7 May 2014.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

OFFICES IN NEWBOROUGH AND WONTHAGGI t - 1300 736 765 i - www.icg.asn.au f - facebook.com/InterchangeGippsland

ACCOUNTS CLERK Birch Ross & Barlow has a vacancy for an Accounts Clerk at their Leongatha office.

Responsibilities and duties will include a sound knowledge of MYOB; management of accounts system; input of invoices; data entry; account reconciliation; production of reports; deed register and archive management.

The role also includes diary management, client contact and general administration tasks.

Please forward your application to the Accounts Manager, Birch Ross & Barlow, 50 Bair Street, Leongatha or email hmaclean@brblaw.com.au.

Applications close Friday 9 May.

agistment AGISTMENT wanted for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.

for rent 2 BEDROOM HOUSE Dumbalk area. Ph: 0429644499.

tenders

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc invites applications for the following position:

Qualified Educator

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Full Time & Casual Relief Positions

Home Care Package Allocation and Assessment OfďŹ cer (17950) Permanent Full Time, location negotiable across Latrobe Valley We are looking for a positive and friendly person to join our team to allocate home care packages to clients. The successful person will have highly developed communication skills and will be the ďŹ rst point of contact for potentially new clients.

As an employee, you will offered exceptional beneďŹ ts, including extensive opportunities for professional development, generous salary packaging options and employee assistance program.

Applications will be accepted up until 11pm on Friday 9 May 2014.

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For more information please contact Bernadette Kennedy, Manager Aged Care Services on 5136 5455.

• For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

A CertiďŹ cate III in Community Services (Childcare) qualiďŹ cation is mandatory and a Diploma of Community Services (Childcare) is highly desirable. As part of our commitment to maintaining a child safe environment, applicants must provide a current WWC (Working with Children) check. The commitment to providing an exceptional level of quality education and care in a safe and nurturing environment is paramount.

Detailed position descriptions are available on request.

Applications close Friday 2nd May 2014 All enquiries (between 10am and 4pm) to: Ms Dina McMaster – Co-ordinator Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc 244 White Road WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 Ph: (03) 5672 5151 bass.coast.cc@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

12V FRIDGE Trailblazer.

Holds 64 cans with 240V adaptor. Drop down fridge slide to suit. $1,250.

Black Widow drawer system to suit 200 series, $1,000. All in good cond.

0418-313119.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy.

Discount for bulk loads, cut, split and dry.$100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

YAMAHA TTR 125 LE, 2012, $3,700. Very good condition.

Ph: 0457797488.

livestock PULLETS Wednesday, May 14 Commercial crossbreds.

Fully vaccinated.

Not debeaked.

12wk (Isa Brown) $15

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

Available from Elders Past., Leongatha

HAY: small squares, excellent quality, shedded, suitable for horses. New season, $10 each. Can deliver, conditions apply.

5664-1320.

to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

HAY $8 per bale, excellent quality. Free local delivery for 100 bales or more.

0419-313483.

LUCERNE HAY 40 rolls, and 40 rolls of lucerne silage, in Mirboo North area. Contact Joe 0428585954.

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11am Phone 5662 3523

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20-weekold laying hens to your area, Saturday May 10, $20 each. Ph: 0438-832535, a/h 5183-2515.

RAMS Southdown, Poll Dorset, Border Leicester.

Flock registered, brucellosis accredited, well bred, established breeder, from $100 each. Can deliver.

0428-356376.

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BIRCH ROSS & BARLOW Lawyers 50 Bair Street, Leongatha 3953 Phone 5662 2275

for sale

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Location - Trida

Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault has vacancies for experienced counsellors, based in Morwell.

The agency provides crisis intervention, individual counselling and group work, professional consultation and community education and community development strategies throughout the Gippsland region.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualiďŹ cation and recent counselling experience within a therapeutic service. A feminist understanding of the social and legal issues pertaining to sexual assault is required.

A position description can be obtained by contacting Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault on 5134 3922 or email mail@gippscasa.org Please address the selection criteria to Fiona Boyle, Chief Executive OfďŹ cer.

Applications close 5pm on Monday 12 May, 2014.

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livestock BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

meetings Tarwin Lower CFA

AGM MONDAY, MAY 19 7.30pm AT TARWIN LOWER CFA

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

garage sales

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

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Garage Sale Saturday, May 3 45 Jeffrey Street Leongatha 8am - 12 noon Household goods, books, tools, electric oven, and sundries

Garage Sale 345 Beilby’s Road Leongatha SATURDAY, MAY 3 SUNDAY, MAY 4 8am - 4pm Some new toys, some clothes and lots more LEONGATHA 31 Young Street, Saturday, May 3, strictly 8.30am - 1pm. Lots of things, 1 wedding dress also.

LEONGATHA Bailey Lane via Ritchie Street, Saturday, May 3, 8am.

Household goods and fixtures, camping gear, discontinued / ex-demo Avon products - cheap. All must go!!

birthdays

Happy 60th Birthday Marian Love from Maria, Roy and Eric

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

engagements REDMOND - BOYLE Kerrie and Warren together with Helen and Robert are thrilled to announce the engagement of Amy-Jo and Peter on 26.4.14. Both families welcome the news with love.

deaths SAARIO - Stanley Oscar (Stan).

03.10.1923 - 23.04.2014 Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital, aged 90 years.

Late of Korumburra and Leongatha.

Loving husband of Burnice (dec).

Only son of the late Oscar and Ellen Saario.

Brother of Lila (dec), Vera (dec), Ellen (dec), and Sheila.

Much loved father of Thelma and Lawrence (dec) and Ashley, Mary and Kim, Thomas, Charles and Jean.

Dearly loved grandfather of Norman, Julie; Kerrie, David, Clare; Steven, Suzanna, Penelope and Peter; Robert, Christine, Katherine, Matthew, Melissa, Jessica, David, and great grandfather of their children.

In God’s loving care.

SAARIO - Stanley Oscar (Stan).

Loved father of Thelma and Lawrence (dec) and Ashley.

Grandfather to Norman and Rachelle, and Julie.

Great grandfather to Makenzie, Lachlan, Blake and Piper; Kaylah and Rebekah.

Now at home with Mum and in the arms of Jesus.

SAARIO - Stanley Oscar.

Loved father of Charles and Jean. Grandfather of Robert, Christine and Andrew (Robinson); Katherine and Travis (Conrad); Matthew and Pauline; Melissa and Jock; Jessica; and David.

Great grandfather of Benjamin (dec), Alistair and Tamsyn; and Jayden.

Barangay works to rebuild

By Tayla Kershaw HELP support Barangay as it contributes to the restoration in the Philippines.

A garage sale was held over the Labour Day weekend to continue raising money. This was a successful event with almost every item cleared.

Barangay is made up of a group of 12 people who are working hard to see a positive future for the country devastated by a major typhoon in November 2013 and two more in January and February. Ten members of Barangay are from Wonthaggi and Inverloch, and two members are from Cobram.

Barangay means small village. When the typhoon occurred back in November, food didn’t arrive until 15 days later and smaller communities missed out completely.

The group aims to help every village; however there is particular emphasis on Jagnaya.

Jagnaya is the village once known as home to Wonthaggi’s Leo Lacanaria. He and wife Michelle are the driving force behind Barangay.

Their main goal is to provide Jagnaya with food and a means of transportation. However, the long term goal will be to rebuild.

A bank account has been set up to make sure every cent counts and is in the right place. So far, $2743 of donations has been collected.

Six people from Wonthaggi are looking to go to the Philippines in June to help get reconstruction in motion and hopefully present transport from South Gippsland’s sur-

rounding areas.

Wonthaggi businesses have supported the project including Naomi at Wonthaggi’s House of Blanche who will be holding a high tea or coffee and cake, Bendigo Bank that has boxes ready to collect food, shampoo, soap and toothbrushes and the churches that have donated and the public who have also reached into their pockets.

Mr Lacanaria works for the South Gippsland Water Board, who has also done its fair share

of donating. The organisation allowed Mr Lacanaria to travel back to the Philippines and used its money to purchase tools and safety equipment to help begin the reconstruction process.

“There’s just lot of people wanting to help,” Ms Lacanaria said.

“It’s just a matter of how to do it.”

Ms Lacanaria has been overwhelmed by Wonthaggi’s generosity. She has even had children come to her door to donate $20.

SAARIO - Stanley Oscar.

Dearly loved father of Mary Crosthwaite and father-inlaw of Kim. Loved grandfather of Kerrie and Mark Tudor; David and Christy Crosthwaite; and Clare and Tim Jerram.

Loved and admired great grandfather of Amy, Ethan and Brielle; Daniel, Indigo, Willow and Evie; Emily and Olivia.

Reunited with Burnice in God’s loving care.

SAARIO - Stanley Oscar.

Beloved granddad of Kerrie and Mark Tudor and loving great granddad of Amy, Ethan and Brielle.

You were truly a man of God who showed great love and pride in your family. We will miss you very much.

Eternally home.

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Students reunite: pictured at the South Gippsland Secondary College reunion on Saturday, April 26 were students from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Front from left, Lorna Shellcot, Elaine Reddick, John Allan, Eleanor McConnachie, Arthur Trenery, Stan Hopkins, Gwenda Park, Joan Nicholls, Sofia Raiti. Back from left, Bill Shellcot, Kevin Connor, Greg Hemphill, Nancy Park, Jennifer Smith, Don Nicoll, Doug Wargent, Betty Youl, Don McGreggor. See story page 3

Teens given four year sentence deaths

funerals SAARIO - A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Mr Stanley Oscar (Stan) Saario will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday, May 2, 2014 commencing at 1.30pm.

A private family interment will precede the above service.

No flowers by request please, in lieu donations may be made to The Bible Society. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Devestation: the typhoon wreaked destruction on Jagnaya in the Philippines.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

By Tayla Kershaw FOUR teenagers found guilty for the death of former South Gippslander Tauri Litchfield were sentenced to serve time in detention on Friday.

The 28 year old was assaulted and chased in Mandurah, Western Australia, in March last year.

He later died in hospital, after falling and hitting his head on the bitumen in a car park as he tried to escape the boys.

Three of the boys aged 15 and 16 will serve four and a half years in detention.

The fourth boy, thought to be the instigator, will serve five and a half years.

“Nothing will bring back Tauri,” Mr Litchfield’s mother Kerry Biggs said.

“Our loss is indescribable.”

Mrs Biggs from Allambee South contacted The Star and said the family was disappointed with the sentencing, but the

court, police and prosecutor did their job to the best of their ability.

“Maybe now our family can grieve in peace,” she said.

The family will turn their attention to the Tauri Litchfield Memorial Trust in conjunction with the Reach Foundation to raise awareness of the impact of random street violence on families and communities.

“This is what Tauri would have wanted to help kids,” Mrs Biggs said.

“Maybe this way we can make a difference.”

A Facebook page is set up with details on donating to the Trust and gives updates on what the trust involves.

Mrs Biggs thanked her family and friends for their support through the ordeal and their continued support.

Donations can be made at any Westpac Bank and account details can be found on the Tauri Litchfield Memorial Trust Facebook page.

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AusKick brings out the enthusiastic littlies AROUND 90 young budding footballers attended AusKick at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Sunday, April 27.

Ranging in age from five to 10 the future stars of the AFL kick start every Sunday morning during term two with drills and a no tackling game of football in their age groups.

Staffed by volunteers the 10 week program costs $70 and for this participants also receive a back pack containing shoe laces, a cap, drink bottle, football, pens and more.

While the AFL provides footballs and goal posts and other equipment, needed funding for the program is also bolstered by sausage sizzles.

Almost: from left, young Bomber, Xavier Bolge almost marks watched by Maarli Burggraaff and Jeff Clark.

Right, The tall posts, son: five year old Sam O’Neil takes some kicking pointers form his dad, Dale.

Korumburra soccer off to a successful start THE first game of the season saw Drouin host Korumburra.

This year sees the Under16s playing first up.

In a hard fought game in bright sunshine, Korumburra took the lead early through a goal to Aidan Richards.

Korumburra dominated from early on and increased the lead with a well deserved goal to Jared Chesterfield.

The rest of the half was an even game with no real threat on the Korumburra goal.

The second half carried on the same way with both teams playing a good brand of football.

Six minutes from the end saw Aidan Richards rise above the defence to head a goal from a corner from Liiam Miller.

The final score was 3-0 to Korumburra.

Korumburra Under 13s has eight new players this year and in a hard fought tussle, Korumburra lost to Drouin 6-0.

The second half was much better with the Korumburra players looking much more like a team and allowing only two goals in the second half.

First half of the Women’s, Drouin came out of the blocks fast, with the aid of a strong breeze.

Drouin scored two early goals.

Korumburra slowly got their game going and an excellent lofted goal from Bree Allen saw Drouin lead 2-1 at half time.

Drouin scored early in the second half and then went up 4-1 after an accidental hand ball penalty.

Straight after, Korumburra scored their second from a penalty.

Korumburra did all the attacking at the end but Drouin held on to win 4-2.

This year sees a true Reserves competition.

Korumburra took the field with a new look team including four Under16 players, two 17 year olds and three new players.

The first half was typical Drouin with good marking and movement around the field, while Korumburra was sorting out their line up. Drouin took a 3-0 lead to the break. In the second half Korumburra found good space and moved the ball around well to their advantage and peppered the goals to no avail.

Whilst not scoring they held Drouin scoreless in the second half. Final score 3-0.

The seniors team were up next and in a hard fought game, Drouin won 5-2.

Korumburra goal scorer was Ben Rotheram for both goals in the second half.

New look Knights go down 2-0 ON a spectacular autumn day at Mary MacKillop oval, the new look Knights went down 2-0 to a solid Mirboo North outfit.

With nine new faces into the line up this week, the Knights were always going to take some time for players to gel as a team. Signs looked good early with some great passing taking place.

Pacey forward, PJ was providing a target along with Timmy Barker and Billy Garcia.

The backline was holding firm well led by captain Andrew Angwin and supported by young Dean Petersen, Trav Bennett and Jason Cooke.

Thomas Larsen, Inspector Gadget, pulled off some remarkable saves to keep the Knights in the game.

A lax piece of defending that drew players to the ball saw an easy cross to an unmarked Mirboo North player who headed truly giving keeper Larsen no chance.

Half Time Scores:- Mirboo North 1 Le-

ongatha Knights 0.

The second half saw the Knights start to control the midfield with Tommy Stampton, Stu McNaughton, Andy Corponi and Fergus Warren starting to link up well and play the through ball to put players on.

After a great link up passage, Andy Corponi was denied after a great save from the Mirboo North keeper.

An indiscretion inside the 18 yard box handed Mirboo North a penalty, with the player making no mistake.

The Knights continued to battle hard but being two goals down well into the second half, it was always going to be a difficult task to get back into the game.

Full Time Scores:- Mirboo North 2- Leongatha Knights 0 There were plenty of positives for Coach Drew McLean to take out of the game, and with a solid week on the track, it will be a great battle next week against cross town rivals Korumburra City.

Inverloch Cricket Club Presentation Night B1 winners: from left, bowling, Joey Courtnay; fielding, Lucas Anderson; batting, Danny Ruffin; and Leroy Sharrock (c).

A1 winners: from left, bowling and five wickets, Ronnie Thomas; five wickets, Dylan Clarke (c), fielding, Lewis Rankin.

Absent from the photograph are Kit Rothier who was named the Club Champion and also won the batting award and Will Rankin, joint winner of the fielding award.

Left, C1 winners: from left, fielding, Matthew Goldsmith; 100 runs and five wickets, Ian Smith; Warren Williams (c); bowling, Justin Jackson.

Absent from the photograph are Paul Johnson who won the batting award and Dan Connolley who was another awarded for a five wicket haul.

Right, C2 winners: from left, batting, Shaun Hayes; bowling, Cam Butler; and fielding, Dean Snelling (absent).

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Hillclimb: Austin Timmins leads the U/15 boy’s hill climb at Outtrim on Sunday

Hill climb: Austin Timmins leads the Under 15 boys at Outtrim on Sunday.

Every junior cyclist is a winner THE 2014 Leongatha Cycling Club Junior Experience held at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 26, gives especially novice riders the opportunity to experience all of the different elements of cycling: time trials, sprint, hill climb, road racing and handicap racing.

Kevin Feely (club secretary) and Judy Love who was busy in the kitchen with the food army feeding the hungry and cold hordes. Judy is the wife of Lindsay Love who along with fellow life member the late Mark Murphy, created the Leongatha Junior Experience 17 years ago. It was one of the first tours for junior cyclist introduced in Victoria.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Port Phillip Heads

APRIL / MAY Time

30 WED

1 THUR

2 FRI

3 SAT

4 SUN

5 MON

6 TUE

height (metres)

0557 1259 1831

0.33 1.64 0.66

0048 0646 1349 1920

1.49 0.28 1.71 0.64

0133 0731 1434 2002

1.50 0.26 1.73 0.62

0215 0815 1515 2043

1.51 0.26 1.72 0.61

0254 0855 1552 2121

1.49 0.29 1.68 0.61

0332 0933 1626 2159

1.46 0.33 1.64 0.61

0410 1010 1659 2236

1.43 0.38 1.59 0.63

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Club secretary, Kevin Feely, stresses the philosophy of the event is that at the end of the day everyone is a winner and no one goes home empty handed, regardless of ability.

“It is all about enjoying the sport and none of it would be possible without the numerous volunteer officials and the sponsors.”

Thanks to the generosity of the major sponsor, the Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank’s $2000 cash, and minor sponsors, Wheel Heat Cycles and Crossover Cycles, contributing cycling products, $3000 worth of cash and prizes including helmets, tool kits, tops, cycling computers and gloves, were at the ready to be handed out at the end of the day’s racing.

Approximately 55 riders participated and included many more girls than last year, a very healthy sign for young cyclists. Leongatha had 7 riders competing.

Competitors came from more than a dozen clubs from around the state including Geelong, Shepparton, Bendigo, Ballarat, Brunswick and 25 participants from the Caulfield/Carnege Cycling Club which also has an excellent juniors’ program, well coached and organized, participated in the event.

Competition started on time with one-lap time trials of 700 metres. Leongatha’s Thomas McFarlane had the slickest time in the Under17 men’s event and Grace McLean finished third in her Under 15 women’s event.

The winners of the rest of the events were well shared by visiting riders.

Coping with frequent showers riders rode in heats of straight-line sprints. The finals were run in better conditions just after lunch. The best of our locals were once again Thomas McFarlane cleaning up in the Under 17s then Grace McLean improv-

ing to second in the Under 15s.

A series of Criteriums were then run before lunch.

These involved a set time of racing and included one or more intermediate sprints.

This time Thomas McFarlane was beaten into second place in the Under 17s, Grace McLean was second again in the Under 15s and Thomas Fitzgerald managed a third in the Under 13 boys’.

After lunch a series of graded scratch races resulted in many fast and furious rides and some close finishes.

Thomas McFarlane had his third win in the Under 17s and was awarded with a GPS Bike Computer! Bernadette Fitzgerald scored second in the Under 17 women’s and Grace McLean third in the Under15 women’s.

On Sunday riders gathered at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve in cold and still conditions, a dramatic improvement over Saturday’s wind and rain.

The big event was the Victorian Hill Climb Championship raced up Mt Misery. Again all seven of Leongatha’s riders competed.

Those keen to be considered for the championship had to ride in the Under 17 A Grade field. The first three finishers then received CSV medals. Each race in the three age groups was a mass start event, not a time trial. Under 15 and Under 13 grade win-

ners received allocated prizes. Austin Timmins was 10th out of 20 starters in the Under 15, Thomas McFarlane sixth out of 11 in the Under 17, Harrison McLean first of two riding in B Grade of the Under 17, Grace McLean third of four in the Under 15, Thomas Fitzgerald first and Oliver McLean second of two in the Under 14 boys.

The handicapped road races then commenced with the Under 15 and Under 13 riders doing an out-and-back 20km ride assisted on the return leg with a rising tail wind. Austin Timmins did well off nine minutes in the Under 15 narrowly being beaten in for second. Alex Bennett was eighth out of 23 finishers. Grace McLean won her handicapped Under 15 and Bernadette was eighth out of 12 finishers in the joint Under 17/Under15 race. Thomas Fitzgerald was third and Oliver McLean fourth in their Under 13 handicapped race.

The Under 17 boys competed in the last race of the day, a 32 km handicapped ride from Kongwak back to Outtrim via Lynns Rd. Harrison McLean rode alone from his 16 minute handicapped and no one could catch him.

In fact he made up a minute on the nearest bunch who started two minutes behind him. Thomas McFarlane started on scratch and buried himself into the headwind up

• Darts

South Gippsland winter league Round two results Welshpool Hotel d Meeniyan Bandits 10-1: Taylor (Beefy) Reid 132, 103, 100; Justin Barron 100, 100; Aaron Ross 180, 100. Rob Lewis 121, Welshpool Hotel; Paul Logan 100, Meeniyan Bandits.

Foster Pirates d Wilsons Prom Motel 7-4: Peter Write 100. Foster Pirates Clint 105; Bill 100, Wilsons Prom Motel.

Meeniyan 1 d Toora RSL Diggers 8-3: Rob Logan 135, 120; Bernie Logan 103; Pete Hulshof 100; Meeniyan 1 Barry Horner 121, 100, 100; Trevor Angwin 100; Toora RSL Diggers.

Foster (KAPOW) Hotel d Meeniyan Leftovers 7-4: Adam Wallace 117, 100; Kane Esler 134; Ian Downing 134; Ben Dash 105. Justin (Buster) Wil-

liams 100, Foster (KAPOW) Hotel; Rob Welsh 115, Meeniyan Leftovers.

Toora Hotel d Fishy Pub 7-4: Ian (Lucky) Luxford 120, 100; Brad McGrath 100; Greg Stewart 100; Toora Hotel Travis 134, 100; Paul 110; Fritz 100; Wally 100, Fishy Pub. Highest finish this week was Rob Lewis, Welshpool Hotel with a 99 peg out. Highest score was Aaron Ross with a 180.

Ladder Welshpool Pub ...............86.36 Meeniyan No. 1 ..............72.73 Toora Pub.......................59.09 Foster Pirates .................54.55 Foster Pub (Cams)...........54.55 Fishy Pub ........................45.45 Meeniyan Bandits ...........31.82 Wilsons Prom Motel .......40.91 Meeniyan Leftovers ........31.82 Toora RSL Diggers .........22.73

2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

The game that starts and ends with a handshake.

Lynns Rd to make up 11 of the 16 minutes he started behind Harrison to record the fastest time. He finished 11th out of the 13 finishers.

When interviewed afterwards Harrison McLean said, “this is my first nonclub competition and I have been riding and racing for only six months. I am really motivated to strive and improve more.”

Austin Timmins after his

close second said, “It was a good experience and I had a lot of fun.”

A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make this event happen.

Tony Clark did such a good job as the announcer he may have got himself a permanent job! Please note that all results in detail are available on the Leongatha Cycling Club website at www.leongathacycling.com

Time trial: Thomas McFarlane from the Leongatha Cycling Club powers away from the start.

He agrees it is not a day for breaking records and says “Everyone will be taking it easy in the slippery conditions.”

Wonthaggi table tennis TOUGH matches were the mark of B Grade table tennis with close matches last week in both B Grade matches.

Rory Gow (The Experts) was down 7-10 to Hamish Dizane (No Idea) in the deciding game, but came back to win the game, set and match 1412.

The previous set in the same match was also a thriller with Juan Lacanaria winning his set for No Idea against Beau Allamby (The Experts) 8-11, 13-11, 11-9.

Beau and Juan are two of the youngest B Grade players but both play determined and impressive table tennis.

In the other close decider Archie Paxton continued his undefeated run to win 11-8, 11-4 against Ben Kent.

Junior coaching continues on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. New players are welcome. Just turn up at the table tennis centre in

Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi. Social table tennis is catching on.

Anyone with a disability, retired persons or anyone wanting to keep fit, get active and have some fun, come alongevery Thursday at the table tennis centre from 1pm to 3pm.

Phone Nancy on 5674 4628 for more information.

Ladders A Grade Hit Out .................... 24 23 (86) Clogwogs .................. 16 16 (79) First Timers ............. 16 15 (77) Inverloch .................. 12 15 (76) Handicapped ............... 8 12 (62) Question Mark ............ 4 10 (51) Wipeout ....................... 0 9 (47) Wipeout v Question Mark still to play

Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ....................... 12 (48) Bruce Harmer .................... 9 (39) Michael Ede ...................... 9 (36) Dirk Holwerda .................. 8 (38) Case de Bondt ................... 8 (35) Fred de Bondt.................... 7 (28)

B Grade The Experts.............. 16 The Experienced........ 8 Epic & Awesome ........ 4 The Eleits ................... 4 No Idea ........................ 0 Question Mark ............ 4 Wipeout ....................... 0

12 8 8 7 5 10 9

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Three of six good wins A Grade: Leongatha 40 d Maffra 33 Awards: Laura Higgins (Evan’s Petroleum), Kate Sperling (Sport First).

The Parrots came out raring to go!

Goalers were shooting accurately and centre court was running hard. Defenders were jumping high from start to end. A great win for the team which will be rearing to storm the court next weekend.

B Grade: Leongatha 51 d Maffra 50 Awards: Lisa Clark (Voyage Fitness), Jess Clark (Buzz Hair Studio).

The team’s best start yet. Their first half was amazing. The team started strong with pressure all the way down the court and kept the lead throughout the game. Great team work from everyone and the team is no doubt rapt to get a win on the board.

C Grade: Leongatha 30 d Maffra 29 Awards: Meg Patterson (Leongatha RSL Bistro), Amelia McCarthy (Leongatha Skin Therapy).

What a win C Grade! The team found

form and defeated Maffra in a nail bitter for its first win of the season. All girls played brilliantly and fought hard until the final whistle.

Under 17: Maffra 64 d Leongatha 14 Awards: Koby Dennison (Excessories), Katherine Harms (Bakers Delight).

Although the U17s lost they stuck tight to their players and kept their heads up.

Maffra was extremely strong and good competition.

Under 15: Maffra 48 d Leongatha 13 Awards: Ashlee Gilliam, Evie Dekker (Bakers Delight) The team did a great job but height let them down. A hard week’s training should see them bring it on next week.

Under 13: Maffra 40 def Leongatha 9 Awards: Taylah Brown (Bakers Delight), Amelia Riseley (Network Video).

The team did an awesome job although the score does not show it. They actually matched Maffra really well and brought the ball out of defence and down the court amazingly successfully.

B Grade: Jess Clark, left, and Abby Dowd, above, in action for the Parrots on Friday.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 3 A Grade: Morwell 48 d Moe 36, Leongatha 40 d Maffra 34, Sale 42 d Wonthaggi Power 27, Traralgon 36 d Drouin 28.

B Grade: Morwell 42 d Moe 22, Warragul 31 lt Bairnsdale 65, Leongatha 51 d Maffra 50, Sale 36 d Wonthaggi Power 33, Traralgon 44 lt Drouin 45.

C Grade: Morwell 30 d Moe 29, Warragul 23 lt Bairnsdale 46, Leongatha 30 d Maffra 29, Sale 26 d Wonthaggi Power 24, Traralgon 58 d Drouin 18.

Under 17: Morwell 12 lt Moe 47, Warragul 22 lt Bairnsdale 32, Leongatha 14 lt Maffra 64, Sale 44 d Wonthaggi Power 18, Traralgon 41 d Drouin 18.

Under 15: Morwell 16 lt Moe 65, Warragul 15 lt Bairnsdale 26, Leongatha 13 lt Maffra 48, Sale 38 d Wonthaggi Power 22, Traralgon 51 d Drouin 20.

Under 13: Morwell 14 lt Moe 26, Warragul 18 lt Bairnsdale 23, Leongatha 9 lt Maffra 40, Sale 12 lt Wonthaggi Power, Traralgon 23 d Drouin 22.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................140.00 Morwell ......................137.62 Bairnsdale ..................126.32 Sale ............................. 116.85 Moe .............................107.41 Leongatha......................88.70 Drouin ...........................79.75 Maffra............................78.51 Wonthaggi Power ..........62.31 Warragul ..........................0.00 B Grade Morwell ......................133.00 Bairnsdale ..................129.91 Drouin ........................126.09 Moe .............................109.91 Sale ...............................89.09 Traralgon ..................... 114.78 Maffra..........................100.00 Leongatha......................92.74 Wonthaggi Power ..........92.19

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Warragul ........................49.17 C Grade Traralgon ...................214.04 Morwell ......................162.32 Bairnsdale ..................153.95 Moe .............................144.87 Sale .............................107.35 Leongatha......................82.42 Drouin ...........................65.81 Maffra............................79.05 Wonthaggi Power ..........67.68 Warragul ........................41.04 Under 17 Moe .............................180.28 Traralgon ...................162.16 Maffra ........................213.64 Sale .............................151.43 Drouin ........................143.08 Bairnsdale .....................91.21 Morwell .........................50.51 Wonthaggi Power ..........63.96 Warragul ........................ 47.11 Leongatha......................40.88

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Under 15 Moe .............................229.09 Traralgon ...................223.44 Maffra ........................153.33 Drouin ........................143.06 Bairnsdale .................. 115.63 Sale..............................104.72 Wonthaggi Power ........123.17 Warragul ........................56.18 Leongatha......................54.69 Morwell .........................14.29 Under 13 Maffra ........................428.57 Wonthaggi Power ......251.61 Traralgon ................... 111.76 Moe ...............................74.71 Drouin ........................108.47 Sale................................91.55 Bairnsdale .....................45.88 Leongatha......................32.05 Warragul ........................84.38 Morwell .........................44.12

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Alberton netball Results - Round 4 April 26 A Grade: KilcundaBass 12 lt KorumburraBena 70, Dalyston 59 d Phillip Island 31, Fish Creek 48 d InverlochKongwak 34, Stony Creek 51 d MDU 42, Foster 75 d Tarwin 26.

B Grade: KilcundaBass 18 lt KorumburraBena 67, Dalyston 43 d Phillip Island 33, Fish Creek 51 d InverlochKongwak 41, Stony Creek 35 lt MDU 57, Foster 61 d Tarwin 54.

C Grade: KilcundaBass 1 lt Korumburra-Bena 67, Dalyston 38 d Phillip Island 29, Fish Creek

32 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 41, Stony Creek 16 lt MDU 23, Foster 29 drew Tarwin 29.

17 & Under: Kilcunda-Bass 21 lt Korumburra-Bena 40, Dalyston 26 d Phillip Island 22, Fish Creek 32 d InverlochKongwak 9, Stony Creek 15 lt MDU 49, Foster 30 lt Tarwin 32.

15 & Under: Kilcunda-Bass 16 d Korumburra-Bena 12, Dalyston 9 lt Phillip Island 19, Fish Creek 11 lt InverlochKongwak 31, Stony Creek 12 lt MDU 28, Foster 39 d Tarwin 1.

13 & Under: KilcundaBass 5 lt Korumburra-Be-

na 20, Dalyston 32 d Phillip Island 4, Fish Creek 13 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 21, Stony Creek 1 lt MDU 39, Foster 26 d Tarwin 6.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................207.07 Dalyston .....................176.42 Fish Creek ..................126.21 Foster..........................147.10 Inv-Kongwak .............120.78 MDU ...........................104.48 Stony Creek...................90.09 Phillip Island .................81.55 Toora .............................62.50 Tarwin ...........................51.91 Kil-Bass.........................27.68 B Grade Fish Creek ..................182.93 Kor-Bena ....................154.33 Inv-Kongwak .............138.73 MDU ........................... 115.32 Foster.......................... 115.17 Dalyston ..................... 114.19

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Tarwin .........................102.04 4 Toora .............................60.00 4 Phillip Island .................80.25 2 Stony Creek...................79.31 2 Kil-Bass.........................24.91 0 C Grade Inv-Kongwak .............238.10 16 Kor-Bena ....................201.20 12 Fish Creek ..................169.00 12 Dalyston .....................107.63 8 MDU ...........................105.63 8 Tarwin ........................130.61 6 Foster.............................80.30 6 Stony Creek...................86.76 4 Phillip Island .................74.26 4 Toora .............................58.62 0 Kil-Bass...........................15.42 0 17 & Under Fish Creek ..................221.82 16 MDU ...........................216.98 12 Kor-Bena ....................150.00 12 Dalyston .....................122.35 12 Phillip Island.............. 114.89 8 Foster............................ 87.04 4 Inv-Kongwak .................81.67 4 Tarwin ........................... 78.57 4 Toora ..............................75.51 4

Kil-Bass..........................54.55 0 Stony Creek....................38.26 0 15 & Under Foster..........................388.46 16 Inv-Kongwak .............191.78 16 MDU ...........................219.35 8 Phillip Island..............138.67 8 Kor-Bena ....................129.87 8 Kil-Bass ........................90.63 8 Fish Creek ....................74.39 8 Stony Creek...................43.75 4 Dalyston ........................43.97 0 Toora .............................42.86 0 Tarwin .............................8.22 0 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............361.90 16 MDU ...........................404.17 12 Dalyston .....................303.33 12 Fish Creek ..................164.91 12 Toora ..........................360.00 8 Phillip Island................75.00 8 Foster.............................79.52 4 Kor-Bena .......................77.14 4 Tarwin ...........................25.49 0 Kil-Bass.........................13.53 0 Stony Creek.....................6.86 0

In the zone: Abby Robb playing for the Mirboo North U15 side against Leongatha Town, looks for a pass.

LDNA netball Saturday, April 26 11 & Under: Mt Eccles Pink 8 d Town Black 3, Mt Eccles White 5 d Meeniyan & District 4, Mirboo North Gold 10 d Mt Eccles Aqua 1, Town Tangerine 8 d Mt Eccles Purple 1, St Laurence Gold 13 d Mirboo North Purple 4.

13 & Under: Mt Eccles Aqua 9 d Mt Eccles Pink 2, Mirboo North Gold 24 d St Laurence 0, Mt Eccles Purple 17 d Town 9, Meeniyan & District 24 d Mirboo North Purple 6.

15 & Under: Town Tangerine 11 d St Laurence Maroon 6, Mirboo North 26 d Town Black 22, Stony Creek 18 d St Laurence Blue 14.

C Grade: Meeniyan & District Yellow 37 d Mt Eccles 5, Town 42 d St Laurence 31, Meeniyan & District Blue 37 d Mirboo North 33.

Open: Mt Eccles White 42 d Mt Eccles Navy 41, St Laurence 46 d Town Tangerine 15, Town Green 78 d Town Black 16.

LDNA umpires Saturday, May 3

Mirboo North versus Boolarra B Grade: Rachael Vansittart survives a fierce block by Amelia Evison of Boolarra.

11am: Helena Brew, Maria Evison, Amy Smith, Karen Clarke, Millie Hannon, Angelique Dunlevie, Kaili Pritchett, Lauren Baudinette, Chelsea Hoffman, Maddie Wright, Emily Chadwick, Sophie Clarke.

12pm: Amy Smith, Phil Smith, Nikki Stockdale, Barb Challis, Emily Chadwick, Anita Gourlay,

Barb Challis, Lauren Baudinette, Sue Ritchie, Erin Baudinette, Sophie Clarke, Pat Kuhne.

1pm: Lori McKenzie, Angelique Dunlevie, Anna Patterson, Phil Smith, Barb Challis, Pat Kuhne.

2.15pm: Anita Gourlay, Sue Ritchie, Katrina Spark, Emma Smith, Tracey Miles, Erin Baudinette.

Any queries please contact Karen Clarke 0428 121 450.

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Inverloch enjoys club championships EASTER Sunday saw the annual Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club Championship being held.

Competitors had to put friendships aside as rivalries for placings in events emerged.

Points tallied for placings during the various events determined the winners on the day.

The day started with beach events: 2km run, sprints and flags.

The swim and board events saw good conditions with a small 1.5 metre wave running and light winds.

Several of the members displayed their skills with an exhibition surf ski event which may be added into next year’s club carnival.

Champions in each Age Group were : U15 Girl’s, Olivia Hughes; U18 Boy’s, Corrie Argus-Smith; U18 Girl’s, Isabelle

Tomas; Open Men’s, Tom McMorrow; Open Ladie’s, Mariah Dhar; Men’s Masters, Peter Creswell; Women’s Masters, Bridget McKenzie.

Nick Leman, who won Gold at the recent Australian Championships in the 2km beach run, was gracious with his one point loss on the day to Tom McMorrow after competing in the four events in the Open Mens category.

He said, “Tom has raised the bar this year with his board, ski and ironman training and racing.

“He’s really set a great example and lead for us all to follow.

“It’s a great reward that his name will be on the honour board in the clubhouse and in the history books alongside other Open Men’s Club Champions such as Luke Foster and Jed Hughes.”

Above left, U18 Women’s Board: Issy Tomas returns to the beach after the strenuous event.

Above right, Ideal conditions: Corrie Argus-Smith competes in the U18 Men’s swim.

Left, Open Men’s Flags: Henry Rushford, Beau Van Agtmaal, Jordy Tomas,Thomas Malan and Tom McMorrow make a dash for the flags.

Men’s Masters event: from left, Peter Cresswell and David Greenwood dive to be first for the flag.

Out to sea: the U18 Men’s competitors enter the water with their boards making a colourful sight.

U18 Women’s Flags: Issy Tomas gets there before her opponent, Emily Monacella.

WONTHAGGI AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB

SWIM COACH REQUIRED Our friendly and vibrant swimming club requires an enthusiastic coach who obtains enjoyment and reward from assisting keen young swimmers of varying experience, ability and ambition to continually improve their technique, fitness, speed and enjoyment from the sport.

We require a coach to join our current coaching staff ASAP for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturdays (approx. total 5.5 hours per week) and for Sundays during the eight week competition season.

Remuneration is attractive and negotiable. Coaching qualification and experience is preferred; though the club can assist with obtaining formal qualifications if necessary.

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For further information or for application, please contact: Chris Heislers (Secretary) 0419 556 381 heislers@netspace.net.au c/o Kilcunda P.O., Kilcunda, 3995

Monster Energy Kawasaki day: back row from left, Brady Bowring and Darren Holmes from Kawasaki Australia, Matt and Chris O’Donnell from Wonthaggi, Sean Thompson from Dalyston and Adam Monea. Front row from left, Dan Bailey and Tom Eden at Wonthaggi Motorcycles.

Men’s champ: from left, Loch Bowling Club’s Men’s Singles champion, Robert Glover and runner-up, Alan Center.

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Marie swims for MS support

By Tayla Kershaw SUPPORT is needed for Leongatha’s Marie Werrett in the upcoming MS Mega Swim.

This is the second time Ms Werrett has participated in the swim, after encouragement from a close friend with the disease.

The Go for Gold sponsorship allows proceeds to go directly towards individuals with MS. “My friend bought a bicycle with his donations and it has changed his life,” Ms Werrett said.

“His fitness has improved, he has made more friends and last year he participated in the MS Red Ride, which is 970 kilometres of riding in seven days.

What he has achieved is

just phenomenal.”

Last year Ms Werrett’s team “Drown, Drown” raised $7481. Personally, Ms Werrett raised $1190.

She swam 120 laps of the 50 metre pool, amounting to six kilometres. All together, the team swam 64.7 kilometres.

Leongatha representative: Marie Werrett will be going down to the Melbourne Aquatic Centre on the weekend to participate in the MS Mega Swim.

This year, she will swim on May 3- 4 at the Melbourne Aquatic Centre. Her team aims to raise $8000 and she would like

to raise $2000.

“The aim is to have someone in the pool at all times,” Ms Werrett said.

“We were the top team last year.”

Donate online by searching Marie Werrett on the MS Mega

Swim website or call Ms Werrett directly on 5662 4092. Both cash and cheques will be accepted.

Top team: Leongatha’s Marie Werrett (front, second from left) and her team Drown, Drown at the MS Mega Swim last year.

Leongatha woodchoppers win cricket sixes in Thailand IN early April a team comprised mainly of old cricketers from around Leongatha banded together for a cricket holiday by competing in the Hua Hin Invitational Cricket Sixes tournament in Thailand.

The competition is run in three sections: Cup, Masters and Veterans.

This year there were 10 teams competing in the Veterans competition which caters for players aged 50 years and older. Amongst the players at the tournament were many ex and first class test cricketers from Bangladesh and Australia as well as other cricket tragics and wannabes.

It made for an exciting variety of cricket across the three grades.

The Leongatha Woodchoppers comprised captain Geof ‘Fozzy’ Forrester, Gary ‘Mr Ploppy’ Sauvarin, Shane ‘Moorie’ Moore, Gary ‘Herbert’ Adams, Geoff ‘Doc’

Hart and John ‘Willo’ Williams.

The other teams came from Indonesia, Thailand, Melbourne, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Being newcomers to the competition they entered not knowing what to expect.

The competition is held at the five star Dusit Thani resort in very hot but lovely surroundings on the west coast of Thailand.

The rules of Cricket Sixes are teams of six players in five over innings, with five of the players bowling one over each with a permanent wicketkeeper.

All wides and no balls are worth four runs in the first four overs without having to be re-bowled.

In the last over they are still worth four runs but have to be re-bowled.

Batsmen have to retire on the shot they make to get to 35.

As soon as a result is reached the game stops.

Over the week Sauvy opened with either Moorie or Herbert alternating with

him in games, with Fozzy, Doc and Willo wanting to save their skills for when required.

The bowling order was always Moorie, Doc, Fozzy, Sauvy with Herbert doing the final over.

These proved to be successful tactics.

The Veterans competition started off in two groups of five where each team played each other in their group.

Cluden (Qld) 2/57 defeated by Leongatha Woodchoppers 0/58; Western Plains (Vic ) 2/41 defeated

by Leongatha Woodchoppers 0/42; Hua Hin Hopalongs (Thai) 2/36 defeated

by Leongatha Woodchoppers 0/37; Larng Na Follies (Indonesia ) 2/41 defeated

by Leongatha Woodchoppers 3/42.

Having finished top of its group the Woodchoppers then had to play the top three teams from the opposing group.

Baden Powell (Vic ) 0/78 defeated by Leongatha Woodchoppers 1/79; Gold Coast (Qld ) 3/58 defeated Leongatha Woodchoppers

Gippsland Cricket seeks new Junior Leadership GIPPSLAND Cricket (VCCL Region 7) is on the lookout for a new chairman for its Junior Development Committee (JDC).

The JDC committee was formed 11 years ago as a sub entity of the Region 7 Board of Management to oversee the playing conditions of the Gippsland Junior Country Week and coordination of the six elite Gippsland Pathways teams.

Since its inception the position of committee chairman has been filled

by George Munro.

Several years ago he also took on the role of Board Chairman.

At last week’s JDC annual meeting Mr Munro did not make himself available for reappointment to the junior position. It is expected he will again nominate for the Chairman of the Board at the July AGM. The JDC Chairperson works closely with the Cricket Victoria Regional Cricket Manager Rob Wood to appoint management personnel to the pathways teams, monitor team progress and resolve

any issues that may arise.

The position carries a significant degree of autonomous authority as generally the JDC committee itself only meets once per year.

A keen interest in the development of junior cricketers is essential and a working knowledge of the Cricket Victoria Pathways system of cricket development would also be a distinct advantage.

Enquires or further information can be obtained direct from the outgoing JDC chairman on 0438 595 205

Unorthodox cricketing superstars: next year all the rest will be our to knock off the Leongatha Woodchoppers Veterans Champions of the Hua Hin Invitational Sixes. From left, Gary ‘Mr Ploppy’ Sauvarin, Gary ‘Herbert’ Adams, Geof ‘Fozzy’ Forrester, John ‘Willo’ Williams, Shane ‘Moorie’ Moore, Geoff ‘Doc’ Hart.

0/52; Old Xaverians (Vic ) 3/49 defeated by Leongatha Woodchoppers 1/50 At the conclusion of all the preliminary games the top two teams then played off in the Grand Final. Gold Coast had gone through the tournament undefeated and finished on top, with the Woodchoppers having lost only one game in second position.

Coming into the Grand Final the Gold Coast was tipped to win but the Woodchoppers, the crowd hopeful, was confident of success as long as it kept its wides under control, a fatal mistake in the preliminary game against Gold Coast. Showing it feared the mighty Woodchoppers after having won the toss, the Gold Coast sent the Woodchoppers in to bat, the first time it had done it for the week.

Sauvy and Moorie strode out to the wicket and got off to a quick start before Moorie departed.

Herbert joined Sauvy

and they proceeded to move the score along especially in overs four and five which went for 28 and 23 runs respectively.

Sauvy, with a huge six off the second last ball, retired with a score of 42 (a six in Veterans is worth eight).

Striding out to face the last ball Fozzy had decided we weren’t running the last ball, it was being slogged, swept to behind square leg no matter where it landed.

True to his word the bowler placed it perfectly and away it went for four as predicted.

The Woodchoppers had made the fantastic score of 1/88 off its five overs.

Surely that couldn’t be chased down!

An early wicket in Moorie’s over was the perfect start and when Doc had Sauvy taking his second catch the Gold Coast was two for not many and in big trouble.

With Fozzy and Sauvy bowling two excellent overs it came down to the last over

with Gold Coast on 40 runs needing a staggering 49 off it to win.

Six balls later the game was over as Herbert kept the score to six runs and the Woodchoppers won the Grand Final. Happiness abounded as the partners, who had been a huge support during the games, led the crowd in celebrating the Woodchoppers winning the tournament in its first attempt.

What did we find out in Thailand?

• It is a very hot but enjoyable place to play cricket and have a holiday; • Veterans’ cricket is a great way to make new friends; • Standing in a pool with a Singa beer for hours on end is a great way to discuss cricket; • ‘Mr Ploppy’ can go through a tournament opening the batting without going out, and eventually can hit a six, even if it took till the last ball to do it;

• ‘Moorie’ brings the crowd alive with his one knee on the ground slog sweeps behind square leg; • ‘Herbert’ bowls the final over without wides but with dot balls to annoy the opposition; • ‘Fozzy’ makes sure ex Australian test cricketer Bob Holland doesn’t get him out so he can brag about it; • ‘Doc’ can go through a tournament not having a bat and is rapt about it; • ‘Willow’ realises why he stopped wicket keeping years ago as his knees cry out for relief; • The Woodchoppers lived up to its name with a mixture of unorthodox cricket shots; • Everybody will be out to knock us off next year; • Be very careful of the vodka shot sessions at the end of each day; and • Make sure you don’t get into trouble on the Boulevard of Dreams.

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Leongatha SATURDAY was the second round of the Club Championships played in wet and windy conditions.

Michael Thomas has a big lead in A Grade with a two round total of 152 ahead of Geoff McDonald on 161.

A Minor is led by Chris Leaver on 163 from Andy Cairns on 172.

Gerry Carcour is a narrow leader in B Grade with 180 ahead of Malcom Legge on 182.

C Grade is wide open with Bob Prowse, Peter Waters and David Barrack tied on 193 from two others on 195.

Garry Sharrock has a huge lead in C Grade with 200 from his two rounds. He leads by 39 strokes from his nearest rival Dan Malone on 239.

Saturday’s daily competition A Grade section was won

by Chris Leaver (8) with a nett 73.

Gerry Carcour (14) took the B Grade honours with a nett 77 and David Barrack (19) was successful in C Grade with a nett 75.

NTP’s were Ian Murchie on the fourth hole, Brendon Simon on the seventh, Geoff McDonald on the 14th and Barry Attwood on the 16th.

DTL Balls were awarded to Tom Sorrell, Andy Cairns, Bruce Hutton, Ryan Thomas, Geoff McDonald, Peter Hart, Glenn Marsham, Garry Sharrock, Michael Thomas, Malcom Legge, Rob Martin, Tim McCarthy, Bob Prowse, Jeff Brewer, G Petroff, Jon Smith, Peter Waters and Steve Fisher.

A small field of golfers braved the elements on Tues-

day to take part in a Stableford competition. George Alexander (32) took the honours with 36 points.

Andy Cairns was NTP on the 16th and also won a ball along with Bruce Gibson.

Because of the conditions and only a small field taking part, the 3rd round of the Tuesday Championship has been postponed until Tuesday, April 29.

Thursday was the J P Malone Diggers Day Open Ambrose competition.

The Team of Mark Bowler, Mike Wrigley, Craig Clissold and Ashley Peters won the day narrowly with a nett score of 59 and 3/8ths.

The team of John Fedderson, Nick Lafferty, Bruce Hutton and Tim McCarthy finished a close second with 59 and 5/8ths and each received a ball.

Other ball winners were Bruce Cathie, Ian Murchie, Jon Smith, Andy Bassett, Bec Thomas, Norm Hughes, Rita and Anna de Bondt, Ray Burton, Geoff McDonald, Peter Hobson and Ian Danks.

Next Saturday is the third and deciding round of the Club Championship. There will be Graded Tee times for leaders in each grade, so players are reminded to check their tee times with the club. It is also medal day and the third round of the McMicking Plate.

Leongatha ladies HOW lucky were the golfers who played on this beautiful autumn day! We had a busy day of golf with the first round of the Cashin Trophy being played along with a stableford event for the remainder of the

women who were playing for trophies .

The A Grade winner was Wendy Brown (21) 32 points, B Grade Jan Birrell (26) 28 points.

D.T.L.: Sharyn Rayson, 30 points, Marg Berry, Dot Stubbs 29 points, W. Parker, Toni West 28points on a countback.

Nearest the pin: 14th Sharyn Rayson, 16th Marg Berry.

Julie McPhee, Hannah Martin and Pat Pease all collected balls in the nine hole event.

Ever reliable Dot Stubbs prevailed in the wet conditions on Saturday to win on a count back (12) 30 points.

D.T.L.: balls went to Rita DeBondt 30 points, Rebecca Wilson 26 points.

Korumburra THERE were 33 players on Saturday, April 26 for the par (K.B.D.T.) competition, with trophies by R. Hamill and G. Bronsema.

A Grade: T. Jones (9 hcp) +1 on countback T. Marotti +1, T. O’Neill sq.

B Grade: M. Webb (16 hcp) +1, R. Newton sq.

C Grade: D. Enbom (13 hcp) +3, M. Bull sq, R. Besley sq, F. Hams sq, R. Gallagher sq.

Nearest the pin: 1st M. Webb, 10th T. Jones, 13th T. Jones.

Tuesday’s winner was N. Perks 42 pts and Thursday’s winner was B. Eyers 39 pts.

Foster THE course has freshened right up after recent rains and the greens are good. The exten-

sions to the practice green are taking shape and it looks good.

Thursday, April 24: Pat McKay (5) won with 35 pts in a countback over David Hutchinson. Nearest the pins were Noel Black and Neville Thompson.

Friday, April 25: Rachel Brown (28) made a raid and got away with the chook on a countback from Gary Phelan with both on 20 pts. Other down the line balls went to Lloyd McKenzie 18 pts and Matt Brown 17 pts.

The nearest the pins were Bruce Knee and David Knee.

Saturday, April 26: It was a stableford round with trophies provided by Tony Vanin, and enthusiasm was dulled a little by a cool day with persistent drizzle, so there was a smaller field and a number of players did not last the distance. However the scores were good in the circumstances.

A Grade was won by Colin Pulham (15) with 37 pts while B Grade was won by Neil Chandler (22) with 38 pts. Down the line balls went to Andrew Naylor 38 pts, Sam Grove 37 pts, Trevor Jones 36 pts, and Scott Rathjen and Peter Dight with 35 pts.

Nearest the pins were John Warren, Bruce Knee, Norm Cooper and Greg Cox. The encouragement award went to Trevor Punchard with 23 pts.

Qualifiers Frank McKenzie Trophy: The four qualifiers and their semi final matches are as follows - John Warren v Neil Chandler, and Andrew Naylor v Norm Cooper.

Pennant results: Division

World’s Finest Bunkers Continued from page 1.

Leongatha Golf Club superintendent Dylan McMeekin said the Leongatha’s all weather golf course was designed by the late Vernon Morcom and “Barry’s style in shaping the bunkers fits in with the original designs”.

“Barry is definitely one of the best in the business and you couldn’t get anyone better,” Mr McMeekin said.

“Vern designed some of the big sand belt courses state wide including the Kingston Heath course so Leongatha boasts two of the best around.”

Kingston Heath Golf Club is one of Australia’s best golf courses and boasts an international ranking of number 20 in the world and Leongatha is well up there in the rankings rated the 86th best Public Access Golf Course in Australia

by Golf Australia magazine.

Mr Hall said once the bunker project is complete that

ranking could well be lifted.

“The Leongatha club strives to keep up a high standard and the new bunkers when complete will definitely lift the bar while providing members

and visitors a real challenge on the course,” he said.

“The project was vetted through the club’s greens committee and funded with the help of a grant from the South

Gippsland Shire.”

Mr McMeekin said the feedback from visitors has been very positive, many saying the old bunkers were the only thing letting the course down.

Old bunker: Leongatha Golf Club manager Josh Hall points out one of the old bunkers soon to be replaced.

Korumburra winners: Moira Rogers (A Grade), Barb Walker (B Grade) and Corrie George (C Grade) took home the Gloria Burgess Memorial Trophy, which was rescheduled from 2013 due to bad weather.

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, the 2013 Gloria Burgess Memorial event was completed, after being rescheduled from last year due to many weeks of wet weather.

The 2014 event will be held in October.

Trophies, donated by the Burgess family, will be presented to the winners towards the end of May. Twenty five women enjoyed the fine weather and it is lovely to see the fairways much greener due to recent rain.

Division 1 (0-19) was won

by Moira Rogers (19) with a good score of 38 points. Runner up was Joan Peters (19) with 36 points.

Jan Hewitt (26) won Division 2 (20-26) with a nice 38 points and runner-up was Julie Brannaghan (20) with 34 points.

The Division 3 (27-45) winner was Julie Hislop (37), with 34 points. Runner-up was Jenny Blackmore (45) with 33 points on a countback from Virginia Wagner 2 played Wonthaggi at Phillip Island and lost 4/3. Winners were Pat McKay, Tony Vanin and Kevin Flett, and losers were Norm Cooper, Neville Thompson, Kris Drangsholt and Terry Jewson. The Division 2 side is now out of contention for the flag.

Division 3 played Korumburra at Wonthaggi and won 4/3. Winners were Greg Cox 2/1, Ray Prain 4/3, Andrew Naylor 3/2 and Greg Paine 3/2, and losers were Steve Reid 19th, David Knee 2/1 and Owen Kindellan 4/3. The Division 3 side has made a great recovery after losing the first two games to win the next four games, and a win in the last match this week will ensure them a place in the final.

This week Division 2 play Leongatha at Wonthaggi with hit off at 9am. Division 3 play Aussie Golf Ranch at Lang Lang with hit off at 9am.

Members and golfers draws - $1750 this week.

Athol McGrath was drawn out for the $1700 members draw but was not there to collect, so its $1750 this week.

The golfers Saturday draw for $480 was not won by Kane Esler so its $500 this week, and the card draw for the stubbies went to Trevor Punchard.

Coming events: Thursday, May 1 - stableford. Friday, May 2 - twilight - holes 10 to 18. Saturday, May 3 - Medal Day - trophies from Don and Sheron Cripps.Sunday, May 4 - pennant. Tuesday, May 6 - stableford.

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(33) and Corrie George (28).

Barb Walker was nearest the pin on both the first and 13th greens.

Winners of the 2013 Gloria Burgess Memorial trophy were decided with the best two scores of three Stableford rounds played over the last three months.

Congratulations to the following people who won the various grades.

Division 1 (0-20) was won by Moira Rogers with a total of 76 points. Barb Walker won Division 2 (21-28) with 73 points. Division 3 (29-45) was won by Corrie George, on a count back from Kath Bronsema, with 75 points.

Thank you to Gwen Evison for providing two delicious sponges for the raffle, with the lucky winners, Kath Bronsema and Betty Thomson.

Good luck to players in Sections 2 and 4 for their pennant matches on Monday.

The first round of the Women’s Championships is next Wednesday, with a timesheet for this event. Please arrive ahead of your scheduled time as the hit off times may SATURDAY’S Singles Par event was kindly sponsored by member, Ian Warman.

The A Grade winner, with +1, was B. Dewar (15) with C. Buckland (8) runner-up square.

B Grade went to F.Peile (27) on –1 with J.Cusack (24) runner-up with –2, on a count back.

Balls went to J.Wilson and G.Revell on –1 and D.Thomson and R.Hannay on –2.

NTP went to B.Dewar and the pro pin to D.Gregg.

I. Trease was in the building to accept the member’s draw.

There were only small fields during the week. Tuesday saw S.Stokan (20) win with 37 points.

B.Wright (18) was both runner-up, on 35 points, and NTP. I.Warman took out the best nine. Thursday’s event was won

by D.Gregg (23) with 37 points with I.Warman (21) runner-up with 32 points and NTP.

Meeniyan ladies ON Wednesday, April 23, 20 players played par in very good conditions.

Sponsor for the day was Mandy Kuhne.

Winners: A Grade, Dot Elliott +1; B Grade, Jenny Cope -1; Best 9, Heather Poletti +2 DLB: Faye Le Page –2, Grace Benson –1, and Jan Trease –1 Nearest the pin: 2nd, Veronica Park; 14th, Jenny Cope.

Report prepared by Graham and Jan Roberts, ph: 5664 0286, mob: 0417 140286, email: gj.roberts@bigpond.com

Wonthaggi

Join in our coaching programs New Mixed Beginner Clinic - Commencing Thursday, May 1 at 3.30pm, one hour session over 7 weeks for only $87-50 Ladies only clinics - Commencing Friday, May 2 at 10am, 2 hour session over 7 weeks only $175 inc. light lunch/drink.

need to be adjusted. There will be a sheet to tick your name off and to pay before you play.

A reminder of the upcoming Ruby Stephen’s Memorial Day on Friday, May 3. This is a three person Ambrose competition and is intended to be a social and relaxed event, so if you would like to be in a team, contact Lee Clements.

It was great to have some women play in the mixed competition on Thursday and Friday last week, with Marg Clasby winning the women’s event on Friday.

Unfortunately, the wet and cooler weather deterred golfers on Saturday, so there was no competition.

Congratulations to Betty Thomson and Joan Peters who won a number of matches over the last couple of months to finish as the finalists in the Singles Knockout. Betty and Joan played in damp and cold weather on Saturday, with Judy Webb as referee.

Well done to Betty who won the Singles Knock-out final, 5/4.

ON Saturday, April 26 we played an Irish two ball with a great field of 95 players.

A Grade winners were G. Turner and G. Dennis 82 points and B Grade winners were P. Hanley and L. Wilson 71 points.

Balls down the line: D. Wilson and S. Mannix 74, P. Schultz and D. Williams 71, T. Scholey and G. Crawford 70, P. Chapman and V. Tuddenham 69, J. Geyer and P. Studham 67, A. Ireland and S. Kane 63, A. Wright and C. Kilgour 63.

Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Hennequin, 8th W. Howard, 13th K. Loughran, 17th A. Ireland.

Congratulations to Bill Howard on a two hole in one on the 8th hole. Well done. Please collect 12 golf balls from the pro shop and we will organise your official hole in two certificate.

Pennant on Sunday went well. Division 1 won five matches to two. Well done to Cameron Andrew on his first game.

Division 2 won four matches to three and now have a real show of playing in the final. Division 3 won seven matches to nil and also are well in the hunt for finals. Division 4 lost five matches to two and now must regroup for 2015.

Good luck to all teams this Sunday in the last home and away match of the year.

Great golfing and I will see you all on the course this week.

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Veteran golfers: from left, Steve Saynor (Yarram Golf Club), Ian Barlow and Peter Horman (Leongatha Golf Club) and Hank Hofft (Maffra Golf Club) prepare to tee off in the South Gippsland Veterans’ Golf Day at Yarram on Monday, April 21.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha ON Tuesday evening, April 22 the club held its annual general meeting at 7.30pm at the clubrooms.

Members attending were welcomed by the chairman of the board Barry Davidson, after receiving apologies, and after confirmation of the last annual general meeting minutes the meeting settled down to receiving a number of reports.

The first report was from the board chairman who outlined that overall the club had had another successful year and expressed thanks to the various committees and the sub committees for their support and efforts over the year.

This was followed by the treasurer’s report presented by Mike Carnell, and although some income takings were down on the previous year the club had ended the year in a solid financial situation.

Other reports were the men’s section (Rod Jackson), ladies section (Carol Harry), with the highlight of the season being Division 2 ladies’ win and flag them promoted to Division 1 for the 2014-15 season.

The catering report (Mary Jepson), with a little bit of a sad note in as Mary will not be standing for the position. Mary was thanked for her dedication and role as catering manager over the years. Well done Mary.

Match committee report (Jeff Pendergast), ladies pennant selection committee (Glenice Emmerson), men’s pennant selection committee

(Russell Trotman), the bar committee (Wayne Walker), greens committee (Eric Thompson), sponsorship committee (John Turner), and the cleaning sub committee (Anne Lye). All reports were duly received and adopted.

The meeting then proceeded with a recommendation for the granting of a life membership. The members’ history of service to the club and bowls in general including the South Gippsland area were read and put to a vote which resulted in a 100 per cent approval of the granting of a life membership to Mrs Ellie McIntyre.

Ellie was presented with a certificate and life membership badge and carried with acclamation from the meeting. Ellie thanked the club and members for the honour. Well deserved Ellie.

The presentation was followed by the declaring of all office bearer positions vacant and the conducting of elections for 2014-15 season.

The election of members to the board of management were Barry Davidson chairman, secretary Ollie Crouch, treasurer Mike Carnell, director of men’s bowls Rod Jackson, director of ladies bowls Carol Harry, three director positions out of four were filled by the following members Brian Turner, Eric Thompson and Mary Jepson.

In the main all other various committee and sub committee positions were filled allowing the club to look forward to another great season.

In general business there

were several for discussion and referral to the board for consideration and action if any.

Wednesday, April 23 saw monthly triples in action and although the number of teams were down, the winner on the day was the team of John O’Connor (s), M. Scott and J. Cocking with three wins plus 30. Runners-up was the Mirboo North team of P. Simpson (s), M. Arnold and D. Eves with three wins also.

The best last game went to the Leongatha team of J. Pendergast (s), George Witherow and E. Coulter with plus 16.

Sponsors for the day were Nesci Transport and the club thanks them for their valued support.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor April 23 AT SGIBBA’s night on Tuesday, April 22 at Dumbalk the district bowlers raised over $360 for local hospitals.

A quiet relaxed night at Buffalo followed with five bowlers in attendance.

Two 10 end games were played with the ladies, Toni and Carolyn playing the men, Rod, Bill and Ian in the first game. The ladies started well with eight on the board before the men started. The final score was 16-6.

In the second game Carolyn sat out and Ian and Toni teamed up against Rod and Bill. After a close game Toni and Ian defeated Rod and Bill 12-10.

Positions were swapped during both games to give everyone a change.

Pennant starts this week and good luck to all teams.

Social bowls, Buffalo Hall, 7.30pm Wednesday - all welcome.

Loch & District ON Saturday evening, April 26, our season ended with a presentation night.

Thanks go to Alan, Skye, Tyson and Maxine for their help in setting up for the evening and to Bev for the bulk of the effort in the kitchen.

Thanks also to the many helpers once the evening got underway when a well prepared meal was enjoyed by all, and the Glover boys were delighted to win the raffle.

It was great to have ladies’ president Thelma back to do the presentations for the girls.

Awards Rewarding great service: Ellie McIntyre was elected to Life Membership of Leongatha Bowls Club at the AGM on Tuesday 22 April 2014.

Wonthaggi ladies IT was a perfect autumn day for a round of 4BBB for the qualifying round of the Royal Women’s Hospital state event.

There were some great scores returned and there were four pairs who came in with the same score of 42 points but the winners were decided to be Denise Miller (20), and Vicky Milner (41) from Jan Beaumont (19) and Anne Longmire (37).

NTP: 2nd Dianne Grimmond, 17th Anne Longmire, Pro Pin 8th Anne Tschiderer.

Scrambling story of the day: partners Jan Jeeves and Marg Johnson playing the 400m par 4, 18th. Marg hits two straight drives and fairway wood just short of the green (text book stuff), then chips to the back of the green.

While Jan over does the draw on her drive and ends up left, blocked by the gum trees, she manages a chip drive with the fairway wood and finds herself still in tree trouble on the left.

She has a line under the trees heading to the right of the bunker where her ball skids off the slope and ends up pin high just off the green (at no stage has she been on the fairway).

Both players put their long putt in. Many ways to skin a cat or par a hole!

BDL: Denise Miller and Vicki Milner 42, Jan Beaumont and Anne Longmire 42, Pam Russell and Marion Walker 42, Betty Bowmar and Anne Tschiderer 42, Jan Jeeves and Marg Johnson 41.

Woorayl OUR medal round this month saw our medallist and winner of A Grade Damian Burge with net 69.

B Grade went to Pat Wallace with net 70 and Brian Wilson took out C Grade with net 76.

Balls were earnt by T. Ryan, Z. Trease, G. McKinnon, I. Balfour, S. Sullivan, I. Atcheson, B. Hogan, F. Dekker and M. Wood.

Club champions: Rob Glover and Angela Hackett, runners-up Alan Center and Francie Heylen.

Zac Trease took out both the nearest the pins, and the ball raffle went to the Ivor McLennon syndicate.

Next week will see a stableford sponsored by Alex Scott and Staff.

Woorayl ladies THIS week Woorayl ladies tested their skills for a round of par, the game we all love to hate.

The day was sponsored by Janet Thompson.

A Grade winner, Ann Poole -2; B Grade winner, Fay Maynard +3.

DTL: Jo Fennell +2; Barb James +2; Mel Martin +2; Heather Sullivan -2.

NTP: 8th Fay Maynard; 11th Anne Grist;17th Barb James.

Next week Woorayl Ladies join with Mirboo North Ladies at Mirboo North for our Annual Challenge.

The day is sponsored by Ann and Chris.

21-Up: Keith Button and Thelma Sexton; runners-up Alan Provis and Heather Garnham.

100-Up: Keith Button and Val Kennedy, runners-up Alan Provis and Heather Garnham.

Mixed pairs: John and Val Kennedy, runners-up Col and Margaret Cochrane.

Men’s pairs: Finlay Luke and Col Cochrane, runners-up Brendan McNamara and Jim Garnham.

Ladies handicap pairs: Jenny Miller and Skye Twite, runners-up Francie Heylen and Margaret Cochrane.

Ladies champion pairs: Jenny Miller and Angela Hackett, runners-up Francie Heylen and Margaret Cochrane.

Achievements at divisional, regional and state level were acknowledged, with all members delighted that Angela went on from Loch champion to become South Gippsland champion and then Strzelecki regional champion.

Angie went on to play in the state finals at Bendigo getting as far as the semi finals.

Jenny and Angie went

Inverloch THE mixed social bowls event on Wednesday, April 23 brought 21 bowlers out onto the greens. The winners of the day were the team of Carol Hughes, Pat Stoneham and Gail Burge. Coming in second were Shirley Phillipson, Rhonda Davies and Judy Moule. Raffles were won by Yvonne Kee, Joyce Arnold, Brian Phillipson and Nell Van Grunsven.

Our last sponsored day of the season, the RACV Day, was held in trying conditions on Saturday, April 26.

The tables were decorated in RACV colours of blue and yellow with brochures advertising coming events at RACV available. Thanks Sue and Bev for the scones for before-the-game refreshments.

Rain and chilly wind greeted 12 teams who bravely battled these elements until the clouds parted and the sun appeared. We were able to complete three games although the number of ends was reduced to spare the bowlers from the wrath of the weather. There was only one three game winner.

Congratulations to John Sutcliffe, John Arnold, Shirley Phillipson and Elaine Miller.

Inverloch MENS’s A.G.M. Wednesday, April 23.

Selectors elected M. Coram, B. Hensley, B. Humphris, G. Pope and T. Scott.

Match Committee: G. Blew, G. Dunlop, B. Growse, R. Howard and T. Seaward.

Resolution: Inverloch Bowling Club will field five pennant teams (Divisions 1,2,3,4 and 5) for season 2014 -15.

Other administrative matters to be resolved at General A.G.M. to be held at the club rooms on Tuesday, May 6 beginning at 7.30 pm.

All members are asked to attend the A.G.M. There was a small turn up at the men’s social bowls on Thursday, April 24.

Teams were formed and informal social matches were played.

Saturday, April 26 saw the RACV sponsored mixed event organised by the ladies.

Thursday men’s social bowls is expected to return next Thursday, May 1 subject to greens access.

Greens will be closed for at least one day (Wednesday)

from South Gippsland state pairs winners on to Strzelecki regional winners and then to Bendigo where they made the quarter finals.

In her speech of thanks Angie mentioned the pleasure she had gained from her years at Loch from when she won the South Gippsland novice singles in 2007-2008 until a fortnight ago in Bendigo and thanked everyone for their messages, support and babysitting.

We will miss Angie, Brenton and little Callum at Loch and wish them all well for the future.

Our ladies section annual general meeting is this Thursday, May 1 at 10am. The club annual general meeting to be on Monday evening, May 26 at 7.30pm, with all members urged to show interest in their club and attend.

The ladies will be running the annual Big Morning Tea for cancer research on Wednesday, May 21 from 10am at the Masonic Hall.

Also we send keep improving messages to our not so well members, president Thelma,

Geoff Barber, Jim Riddell and Shirley Turton.

Finally thanks to all who helped me get these notes right throughout the season, see you on the greens 2014-15.

Runner ups were Marg Flett, John Turner, Norm Hughes and Ivy Sheppard. The Best First Game winners were Ron Burge, Janis Parks, Rob Howard and Nell Van Grunsven with 10 shots up. The Best Second Game went to Neil Everitt, Rhonda Davies, Judy Moule and Gary Scott on 8 shots up. On 10 shots up, the Best Last Game was won by Joyce Arnold, Marg Griffin, Sue Nation and Jim Scott. We would like to thank our sponsor for the day, RACV, which has been sponsoring our club for many years for making this day possible.

Raffles prizes were donated by members. Shirley Phillipson took home first prize of a meat tray. Bottles of wine were won by Gary Scott and Joyce Arnold. The sponge cake went to Ron Lawson.

Please note that the Ladies’ A.G.M. scheduled for 10am on April 30 will now be held at the Angling Club, corner Cuttriss St and The Esplanade, same time, different location.

This change of venue is necessary due to the closure of the Bowling Club site on Wednesday and Thursday next week so that the construction works can continue.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, April 16 was our final event for the season with two mixed triples. Sponsorship was by Murray Goulburn (Dumbalk).

Winners were locals Mick Scott, Annie Maruzza and Col Densley with Peter Williams, Les Godkin and Barbara Scott runners up.

Paul Griffith’s Tarwin Lower team also won three games.

Tuesday 22 was combined Presidents’ Day with Alan Hanks and Avril Van Wamel supplying the prizes.

The ditch-to-ditch went to Doreen Meikle and Rob Butterworth.

The lucky draws were won

by Leonie Hanks, Les and Larraine Godkin, and Bob Wylie.

The day’s winners were Leonie Hanks and Col Densley with John Cocking and Lar-

raine Godkin runners-up.

The usual delicious afternoon tea followed.

Thursday 24 was our presentation night with some 50 people in attendance.

Winners were as follows: Ladies Singles winner, Marj Pearson, r/u., Leonie Hanks; Pairs, Larraine Godkin and Annie Maruzza, r/u., Marj Pearson and Glenda Williams; President’s Handicap, Larraine Godkin, r/u., Avril Van Wamel; 100 Up, Kay Cook, r/u., Larraine Godkin.

Men’s Singles winner, Col Hair, r/u., Mick Scott; Pairs, Co Hair and Alan Hanks, r/u., Trevor Bidwell and Russ Thorson; President’s Handicap, Bob Wylie, r/u., Mick Scott; 100 Up, Gary Daniels, r/u., John Cocking; Open Singles, Mick Scott , r/u Dave Morgan.

The ladies A.G.M. is on Tuesday 29 the general committee A.G.M. is on Wednesday May 7.

Winter weekly triples begins on Monday May 5. Contact Max Brown if interested.

Nominations for directors and club president are still open until Thursday, May 1. These positions must be filled so please consider nominating.

Skirts and Shirts on Saturday, May 3 is our final event for the season. Please add your name to the list in the clubhouse. It is a 12.30pm start. This will be followed

by Presentation Night. Our ladies will be providing the casseroles. There is no charge and all are welcome to celebrate our club champions for Season 2013-2014.

RACV Day winners: from left, John Arnold, Elaine Miller, Shirley Phillipson and John Sutcliffe endured trying conditions early on to run out the winners.

for building works.

Names in by 11 am for 12.30 start.

Check with the match committee if in doubt about access on this day.

And yes, the long awaited club house extension/renovation project has commenced.

The first sod was turned last week.

We expect winter bowling to proceed normally during the building process.

Fashions on the green: from left, Yvonne Kee, Carole Baines, Chris Gillman.

Cold but smiling: a fine morning quickly gave way to rainy grey conditions on Saturday and sent bowlers scurrying for their wet weather gear. Camaraderie was the order of the morning, though, as the hardy souls tackled the conditions with good humour while no doubt looking forward to getting back inside to the warmth of the clubhouse for morning tea.

From left, Ron Lawson, Bev Kurrle, Pud Kee, Laurel Lee, Gail Burge, Brian Growse, Rita Everitt.

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Tiger warriors: the reserves and seniors watch as the 2013 premiership flag is raised.

Premiership flag flies proudly over Mirboo North PREMIERSHIP glory was unfurled at the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve on Saturday afternoon, April 26.

In a brief ceremony the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League president, Gary Matthews, presented the premiership flag to the club be-

fore the seniors match against Boolarra.

The first and second 18 teams lined up on the oval, no doubt hoping to make it a back-to-back season, as club president Paul Pratt proudly raised the flag to the top of the pole.

A day more like mid winter than mid autumn did not deter a massive crowd from being in attendance.

Mirboo North 13 – 14 – 92 d Boolarra 7 – 8 – 50 AFTER watching its 2013 senior premiership flag unfurled to sustained applause, Mirboo North ground out a determined 42-point victory over Boolarra at Tigerland on Saturday.

The mighty Tigers’ skilful onballer, Shane Peters, was easily best afield as he used balanced organisational mo-

Flying the flag: from left, Paul Pratt, president of the Mirboo North Football Netball Club prepares to raise the premiership flag with Gary Matthews, president of the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League.

bility to confuse the Demons with an aura of invincibility.

Teammate, Tim Traill, followed up his six goals at Hill End before Easter with another half dozen in front of his home crowd.

Boolarra’s players, coaches, committee and training staff wore black armbands in honour of revered former player, Noel Fox, who died the previous week.

Fox’s outstanding career saw him win five club best and fairest awards and play key roles in Boolarra’s 1955 and 1958 premierships.

His grandson, Steven Fox, was amongst the Demons’ best performers against the Tigers, who took control of the match shortly before half- time.

Although a number of Boolarra’s leadership group were down on form, the Demons held a two-point lead early in the second term when big man, Matt Buglisi drifted forward to goal from a 50 metre penalty.

James Holmes, Fox, Troy Auld and Justin Emery were keeping Boolarra in the game with their clearance work, but the Demons were falling down badly across half-forward.

Alex Windsor, Daniel Taylor and Liam Nash were sturdy

Eyes skyward: the ball sails overhead as Mirboo North scores and early goal.

Pre match warm-up: from left, Jessie Holland takes a shot while Ebony Best guards.

in defence for the Tigers, who weren’t giving the Demons any easy possessions.

With so many ugly clusters and forced turnovers around the Sherrin from ferocious tackling and smothers, there was little time or space available for clear passage through the congestion.

Suddenly, a pick-up and successful snap by Mitchell Wightman, then another goal from Traill, had Mirboo North gathering authority as halftime approached.

When Sam Pratt goaled from a free kick from 40 metres, the Tigers were 26 points ahead at the long break.

Mirboo North continued its momentum push during the third quarter with four more goals to Boolarra’s single major by Jesse Giardina.

Kallum Nash, Jake Nash, Damien Turner, Jack Robertson and Brian Waters lifted their work rates and were great contributors for Mirboo North in the last half.

Play was held up for nearly 10 minutes when Mirboo North’s Tristan Salerno was stretchered from the field after landing heavily in a tackle.

As Boolarra tired in the heavy going, its running stopped and Mirboo North’s traditional workflow systems grew legs.

Through sheer will power, Mirboo North had fought for and won ownership rights in the corridor.

The Tigers’ land grab had all but snuffed out the Demons.

Frustrated Boolarra fans could see the Demons’ hopes of victory were fading fast.

The Tigers established channels that led to more efficient methods, structures and processes falling into place in close and out wide.

A three-quarter time deficit of 39 points meant almost certain defeat for Boolarra.

An even final term saw a trio of goals to each team.

Mirboo North A Grade netball team: back row from left, Abbey Nash, Katrina Paddington, Amy Houghton, Ebony Best.

Front row from left, Dani Hilliar, Alice Pratt, Jessie Holland.

Mirboo North Football Netball Club 15 and Under: MN 25 d Boolarra 15. MN Best: T Wilkins, S Turnbull.

Boolarra Best: M Hill.

17 and Under: MN 33 d Boolarra 9. MN Best: A Turnbull, R Irwin. Boolarra Best: B

Slater.

D Grade: MN 23 d Boolarra 21. MN Best: L Bier, E Koene. Boolarra Best: M Banks, N Pedler.

C Grade: Boolarra 28 d MN 22. Boolarra Best: M Beamish, A Taylor.

B Grade: MN 60 d Boolarra 30. MN Best: S Mueller, G O’Loughlin. Boolarra Best: C Dawson, S Mills.

A Grade: MN 60 d Boolarra 42. MN Best: E Best, A Houghton. Boolarra Best: C Jennings, C Ponton, K Duxbury.

Traill, Jacob Blair and Waters were successful converters for the Tigers, whilst Giardina snagged three beauties for the visitors.

Mirboo North Goals: T Traill 6, J Blair, K Nash, J Pellicano, S Pratt, J Salinger, B Waters, M Wightman.

Mirboo North Best: S Peters, T Traill, B Waters, K Nash, D turner, A Windsor.

Boolarra Goals: J Giardina 4, M Buglisi, B CharltonWhite, S Tobin Jnr.

Reserves Boolarra 10 – 7 – 67 d Mirboo North 4 – 13 – 37 Boolarra taught Mirboo North a lesson in how to play quality wet weather football in pouring rain and deserved its 30-point win.

Mirboo North’s wayward kicking in front of the big white sticks, allowed it to only kick four goals from 17 scoring shots.

Joel Rasmus and Troy Tobin, with three goals apiece, were outstanding for the Demons inside their forward 50.

Others to impress for Boolarra were, Luke Lewis, Michael Dunn and Glenn

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Trafalgar 8.10.58 d Morwell East 7.2.44 Newborough 18.13.121 d Yarragon 5.8.38 Hill End 11.5.71 d Thorpdale 7.10.52 Yinnar 20.16.136 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.7.13 RESERVES Trafalgar 5.10.40 d Morwell East 1.7.13 Newborough 17.18.120 d Yarragon 2.0.12 Hill End 4.9.33 d Thorpdale 4.6.30 Yinnar 7.18.60 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 2.7.19 THIRDS Trafalgar 15.12.102 d Morwell East 6.6.42 Newborough 7.9.51 d Yarragon 7.6.48 Thorpdale 8.11.59 d Hill End 7.7.49 Yinnar 6.12.48 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 4.6.30 FOURTHS Trafalgar 11.8.74 d Morwell East 2.3.15 Hill End 10.8.68 d Thorpdale 8.4.52 Yinnar 16.11.107 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.7.13

Smith.

Pat Aveling, Paul Hinkley, Ben Richards and Thomas Taylor all kicked a goal for the mighty Tigers.

Boolarra Goals: J Rasmus 3, T Tobin 3, G Smith 2, S Cooper, J Dudek.

Boolarra Best: T Tobin, L Lewis, M Dunn, G Smith, J Wilson, H Grima.

Mirboo North Goals: P Aveling, P Hinkley, B Richards, T Taylor.

Mirboo North Best: T Taylor, M Jones, J Garde, P Hinkley, S Littlejohn, P Aveling.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar ................... 379.58 Newborough ......... 291.35 Trafalgar ............... 205.24 Mirboo North .......... 98.39 Morwell East........... 98.28 Thorpdale ................ 91.63 Boolarra ................... 68.05 Hill End .................... 55.00 Yarragon .................. 38.22 Yall-Yall North .......... 46.81

16 12 12 12 8 4 4 4 4 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 288.12 16 Newborough ......... 254.22 16 Trafalgar ............... 234.07 16 Mirboo North ........ 114.55 8 Thorpdale ............... 96.40 8 Boolarra ................... 79.14 4 Morwell East ............ 71.43 4 Hill End .................... 49.09 4 Yarragon .................. 35.71 4 Yall-Yall North .......... 59.11 0

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 272.22 Yinnar ................... 157.69 Trafalgar ............... 173.76 Newborough ......... 150.00 Thorpdale ................ 99.58 Yarragon ................ 131.86 Morwell East ............ 80.37 Yall-Yall North .......... 54.98 Hill End .................... 30.30

16 16 12 12 10 8 6 0 0

FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 2161.54 Trafalgar ............. 1271.79 Mirboo North ........ 136.84 Newborough ......... 141.82 Thorpdale ............. 120.00 Hill End .................... 88.76 Morwell East ............ 45.27 Yall-Yall North .......... 27.68

16 16 16 12 8 4 4 4

SENIORS Mirboo North 13.14.92 d Boolarra 7.8.50

THIRDS Mirboo North 23.14.152 d Hill End 8.4.52

Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 6, K. Nash 1, J. Pellicano 1, M. Wightman 1, B. Waters 1, S. Pratt 1, J. Blair 1, J. Salinger 1.

Mirboo North best: S. Peters, T. Traill, B. Waters, K. Nash, D. Turner, A. Windsor.

Boolarra goals: J. Giardina 4, M. Buglisi 1, S. Tobin Jnr 1, B. Charlton-White 1.

Boolarra best: J. Holmes, S. Fox, T. Auld, J. Emery, J. Giardina, D. Wilson.

Mirboo North goals: T. Taylor 5, J. Moro 4, J. Buxton 4, J. Richards 3, A. Miller 2, Z. Fayolle 2, S. Pratt 1, J. Porter 1, P. Hinkley 1.

Mirboo North best: P. Hinkley, Z. Fayolle, T. Taylor, J. Moro, J. Buxton, A. Miller.

Hill End goals: L. Paul 3, J. Hudson 2, N. Hammond 1, J. Harrison 1, N. Lee 1.

Hill End best: B. Noy, T. Briggs, M. O’Toole, J. Dyke, N. Lee, L. Paul.

RESERVES Boolarra 10.7.67 d Mirboo North 4.13.37 Boolarra goals: J. Rasmus 3, T. Tobin 3, G. Smith 2, S. Cooper 1, J. Dudek 1.

Boolarra best: T. Tobin, L. Lewis, M. Dunn, G. Smith, J. Wilson, H. Grima.

Mirboo North goals: T. Taylor 1, P. Hinkley 1, P. Aveling 1, B. Richards 1.

Mirboo North best: T. Taylor, M. Jones, J. Garde, P. Hinkley, S. Littlejohn, P. Aveling.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 5.6.36 d Hill End 4.11.35 Mirboo North goals: R. Oddy 3, D. Huynh 1, W. Graeme 1.

Mirboo North best: W. Graeme, K. Wilson, R. Oddy, D. Allen, J. Edmondson.

Hill End goals: N. Balfour 1, J. Hudson 1, J. Sikacek 1, J. Harrison 1.

Hill End best: R. Richards, B. Brosnan, J. Skinner, J. Kelly, J. Sikacek, J. Harrison.

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New look Lions win local derby SATURDAY proved to be a momentous occasion for Stony Creek which celebrated the unveiling of their refreshed new strip with a 14 point win over traditional nemesis, Meeniyan Dumbalk United.

Wind proved to be a major factor in the contest and it was the Stony side which played the smarter football on home soil to prevail at the Racecourse.

The first quarter was always going to be an intense battle as the rivals sounded out each others’ games. Sam Marriott was heavily involved in the early play and was very

effective for the Lions in finding the football and delivering to teammates.

Hinkley and Brett McKnight were then able to convert on opportunities that were created and this resulted in Stony Creek heading to the huddle with a three goal lead.

The second quarter then saw the reversal of momentum as the Demons made use of the breeze to work their way back into the contest. Although Josh Schelling remained prominent in the ruck for the opposition, MDU key players McDermott and Ampt were still able to get their hands on the ball in the midfield and send it forward to crafty players

like Robbins and Wightman who both converted during the second term. At half time the contest was all locked up at 35 points each.

The game was essentially won by Stony Creek in the third term as they made the most of their second chance with the wind to pile on numerous unanswered goals. Although Arnup was doing relatively well in his attempts to nullify Cam Stone’s influence, other Lions such as Lachlan Park and Jacob Byrnes capitalised from the half back line to propel the team towards goal. In total, Stony Creek were able to slam through four goals and seven behinds for the quarter which in-

cluded some crucial late majors to opportunists Monaghan and Cam Le Page.

At three quarter time, the messages were relatively predictable from the respective sides’ coaches with Day instructing the Lions to play the conditions appropriately, while Lafferty informed his young Demon troops that it was time they took the game on.

Plenty of opportunities arose for the Demons early in the last, however, a combination of bad kicking and grit from some Lion defenders meant that Robbins was the only one able to goal in the first fifteen minutes of play. A clever goal by MDU cap-

tain Joel Sinclair who performed admirably all day gave his side a glimmer of hope late in the last quarter, however, the Stony men were able to steady the ship and emerged with the victory.

Both sides now sit on SENIORS Stony Creek 9.10.64 M.D.U. 7.8.50 Stony Creek Goals: M. Hinkley 2, S. Marriott 1, C. Le Page 1, B. McKnight 1, J. Byrnes 1, J. Monaghan 1, C. Stone 1, J. Brydon 1 M.D.U. Goals: M. Robbins 3, T. Wightman 1, J. Sinclair 1, C. Ampt 1, J. McMillan 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Schelling, S. Marriott, J. Byrnes, C. Stone, B. Bowman, L. Park M.D.U. Best: T. McDermott, J. Sinclair, C. Ampt, B. Thomas (Jnr), J. Fisher

RESERVES M.D.U. 2.7.19 Stony Creek 2.4.16

two wins and a loss for the year so far with the MDU side out to bounce back at home against Toora and District this week. Meanwhile Stony Creek will hope to continue on their winning ways against Tarwin at Shark Park.

Goalkickers: N. Pye 1, N. Eddy 1 (M), B. Hayes 1, G. Gray 1 (S) M.D.U. Best: K. Sinclair, M. East, N. Moore, R. Livingstone, S. Horvath, J. Bolge Stony Creek Best: B. Harris, B. Rawson, M. Dyer, L. Byrnes, P. Monaghan, A. Verboon

THIRDS Stony Creek 4.7.31 M.D.U. 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: J. Stockdale 2 (S) Stony Creek Best: J. Hemming, L. Harrington, J. Zuidema, T. Francis, W. Stewart, T. Sinclair M.D.U. Best: E. Stephenson, D. Thorson, J. Riley, D. Campbell, S. Forrester

• Dalyston v Phillip Island Seniors

Dalyston Goals: B. Fisher 5, M. Kraska 4, J. Brooker 1, P. Brosnan 1, D. Wylie 1 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 3, D. Hinkley 3, B. Van Brummelen 1, M. Duiker 1, J. Taylor 1 Dalyston Best: B. Fisher, H. Dick, M. Kraska, P. Brosnan, M. Schreck, K. Thomas Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, J. Taylor, B. Kimber, J. Youle, M. Wright, D. Hinkley

RESERVES Phillip Island 7.10.52 Dalyston 6.2.38 Leading Goalkicker: R. Birnie 4 (D) Phillip Island Best: not submitted Dalyston Best: M. Loughridge, J. Coldebella, P. Dunlop, M. Skinner,

DALYSTON defeated top of the ladder side Phillip Island by 28 points on its home ground on Saturday.

T. Hamilton, D. Brown

THIRDS Dalyston 17.11.113 Phillip Island 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: N. Bainbridge 4 (D) Dalyston Best: M. McCoy, M. Marotta, J. Magro, N. Bainbridge, C. Green, J. Waite Phillip Island Best: B. Johnston, A. Edwards, A. Duyker, E. Hines, C. Pollard-Virtue, J. Marks

FOURTHS Dalyston 13.3.81 Phillip Island 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: C. O’Halloran 4 (D) Dalyston Best: K. Wilson, D. Loughridge, L. Legione, L. Ion, J. Loughridge Phillip Island Best: C. Farrell, M. Mattock, A. Farrell, B. Anderson, J. Keating, C. Thompson

Windy conditions tested both teams throughout the game with the wind favouring the highway end of the ground and while Dalyston did run away with the win Phillip Island looked the team to beat in early.

According to Dalyston’s Frank Angarane Phillip Island was out fast in the first quarter, running hard at the ball early and it had control of the centre, while Dalyston took awhile to settle and probably gave away too

In front: Parrot forward Aaron Hillberg marks strongly. Photo

by Mark Drury.

much in the first half of the game.

The home team scored two goals and three points in the first to the Island’s one goal, two points in the first quarter that had the Pies leading by 15 to eight at the break.

Phillip Island then took control and was moving the ball quicker booting four to Dalyston’s two in the second and lead the Pies 35 to 27 at the half time break.

At half time Pies coach Paul Brosnan encouraged his players to stick to the game plan and Frank said he reinforced to the players where to better their game and to work hard.

Thursday, April 24. Results: Stableford competition.

Day winner: Bill Woods (25).

DTL’s: J. Woodall 33points, J. Kus 32points and T. Whitelaw 31 c/b.

Saturday, April 26. Results: Stableford competition.

Winner A Grade: Graham Watson (4) 35points.

DTL’s: J. Taylor 33points, S. Bickerton 33points, R. Hoskins and M. Payne 32points c/b.

Second shot NTP first hole: A Leach.

NTP: 4th T. Donnison; 6th T. Donnison; 13th J. McFarlane; 16th M. Heiberg.

SENIORS Maffra 15.8.98 d Leongatha 10.7.67

UNDER 18s Maffra 17.13.115 d Leongatha 7.6.48

Maffra goals: D. Sheen 7, W. Gieschen 2, B. Caldwell 2, D. O’Brien 2, D. Bedggood 1, B. Connelly 1.

Maffra best: D. O’Brien, D. Sheen, W. Gieschen, K. Porter, J. Scott, B. Coleman.

Leongatha goals: N. Nagel 5, C. Verboon 2, T. Marriott 1, B. Lynch 1, A. Hillberg 1.

Leongatha best: S. Westaway, Z. Vernon, B. Willis, N. Nagel, A. Hillberg, N. Lynch.

Maffra goals: D. Kosky 4, T. Jolly 3, A. Cunningham 2, N. Wozniak 2, J. Renooy 2, B. Rimington 1, B. Regan 1, B. Brunt 1, J. Jans 1.

Maffra best: S. Day, T. Jolly, B. Regan, W. Pleming, B. Rimington, D. Kosky.

Leongatha goals: L. Wright 3, M. Dennison 2, M. Borschman 1, T. Jones 1.

Leongatha best: M. Dennison, J. Ginnane, M. Borschman, B. Smith, M. Olden, B. Moscript.

RESERVES Maffra 15.5.95 d Leongatha 7.4.46 Maffra goals: A. Petrou 5, J. Langshaw 3, J. Tatterson 2, J. Davis 2, B. Smith 1, J. Saunders 1, N. Horsford 1.

Maffra best: A. Petrou, J. Davis, N. Ericson, A. Tulloch, T. Porter.

Leongatha goals: L. Castagna 3, G. Fleming 2, J. Poulton 1, J. Burge 1.

Leongatha best: J. Tomada, J. Renden, L. Castagna, M. Comben, B. Davidson, T. Renden.

UNDER 16s Maffra 22.19.151 d Leongatha 1.2.8 Maffra goals: A. McKenzie 6, R. Thatcher 5, L. Harrington 3, B. Sargent 2, J. Reeves 2, J. Shephard 1, S. Whelan 1, H. Holmes 1, H. Evans 1.

Maffra best: A. McKenzie , S. Whelan, R. Thatcher, H. Evans, L. Harrington, D. Nikolajew.

Leongatha goals: T. Sauvarin 1.

Leongatha best: L. Riseley, S. Hanrahan, K. Cooper, B. Amato, A. Argento, B. Perry.

It looked like the Island was running away with the match when it added another four goals to its tally with Dalyston adding three goals and inaccurate kicking saw it add nine points to the score when goals were desperately needed.

Scores were still close with the Island leading by only a goal going into the last quarter and the game was anyone and Dalyston’s big men cam out firing and Alberton league top five goal kickers Brad Fisher, placed fourth booted five for the day and Michael Kraska added another four to his tally against the Bulldogs.

The Pies looked bigger

and stronger and kept the Island scoreless in the last booting another five goals and two points to seal the game.

It was a disappointing last quarter for the undefeated Island side and Dalyston was thrilled to win the game 89 to 61.

Frank said Dalyston is happy where it is placed at this stage and on a good day could beat any side.

“Korumburra Bena beat us early and that was a wakeup call and it will definitely be a hard game against Inverloch Kongwak at Inverloch this Saturday,” Frank said.

“Inverloch always gives us a good challenge.”

Tarwin wears Foster

down in even match DUE to the fixture this was Foster’s fourth game but only Tarwin’s second so the playing surface was somewhat uneven.

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LADDER W L D

Phillip Is...... 3 Kil-Bass ...... 3 Dalyston ...... 3 MDU........... 2 Kor-Bena ..... 2 Stony Creek .. 2 Fish Creek ...... 2 Toora... ........... 1 Tarwin ............ 1 Foster ............. 0 Inv-K’wak ....... 0

1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

145.49 144.21 132.69 124.70 98.37 89.33 74.92 91.30 82.95 75.08 62.28

12 12 12 8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Damon (Fish Creek) ....... (4) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (3) K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (0) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (5) M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (4) L. Galle (Foster) ................. (3) C. Redl (Kor-Bena) ............. (1) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (1) M. Robbins (MDU)............. (3)

16 15 15 15 14 10 9 9 9 8

RESERVES

Pies knock off Bulldogs SENIORS Dalyston 12.17.89 Phillip Island 9.7.61

SENIORS

The money might have been on Foster’s superior match practise so it was an excellent day out for Tarwin to jump out of the blocks the hardest and come home by just under four goals.

The match began well for Tarwin with two early goals, one a set shot from close to 50 and the boundary line by Hayden Brown and from the same position a couple of minutes later by Chris Hay. The first two goals on the board to the underdogs.

The play seemed unfazed by the wind and fortunately the showery

conditions of earlier in the day had cleared.

Both teams ran hard throughout the game but Tarwin seemed to move the ball the better of the two teams and its ball handling was superior.

Foster was never out of the game but Tarwin appeared in control by

SENIORS Tarwin 9.10.64 Foster 6.10.46 Tarwin Goals: N. Giles, C. Hay 2, H. Browne, J. Cann, J. Chalmers, J. Kilsby, J. O’Loughlin 1 Foster Goals: L. Galle 3, S. Chaseling, S. Hawking, J. Toner 1 Tarwin Best: T. Cameron, T. Lomax, W. Nye, N. Giles, S. Kilsby, M. Chalmers Foster Best: M. Eales, M. Brown, J. Toner, M. Jones, M. Howell, M. Beacham

RESERVES Tarwin 9.6.60 Foster 4.1.25 Leading Goalkickers: P. McRae 2 (T), D. Smith 2 (F) Tarwin Best: D. McLean, B. Launder, P. Price, V. Van Dillen, D. Leggo, N. Lomax Foster Best: J. Chaseling, B. Mugridge, L. Cripps, J. Moore, W.

half time and as the day progressed, edged inexorably ahead towards it eventual winning margin.

The final score does not reflect the extent of Foster’s loss. Tarwin kicked 1.5 in the final quarter. Its winning margin should have been much larger.

Davy, J. Rochforte

THIRDS Tarwin 7.8.50 Foster 6.6.42 Leading Goalkickers: J. Moore 3 (T), D. La Casa 3 (F) Tarwin Best: B. Green, B. Ellen, J. Van der Kolk, C. Brown, T. Rycks, J. Bell Foster Best: K. Rhodes, L. Coffey, L. Hateley, E. Staley, R. Prain, J. Coffey

FOURTHS Foster 9.8.62 Tarwin 3.6.24 Leading Goalkicker: Z. Duursma 3 (F) Foster Best: T. VanDyke, X. Duursma, B. Smith, J. Smith, C. Cary, J. Thornell Tarwin Best: O. Schnoor, T. Van der Kolk, D. Garnham, J. Beckwith, M. McKinnon, J. Wilson

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Kil-Bass ...... 4 Phillip Is...... 3 MDU........... 3 Kor-Bena ..... 3 Toora... ....... 2 Fish Creek.... 1 Tarwin ............ 1 Dalyston ......... 1 Inv-K’wak ....... 0 Foster ............. 0 Stony Creek.... 0

0 1 0 1 0 2 1 3 3 4 3

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

%

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293.46 185.71 181.94 123.65 165.52 34.81 107.89 103.98 62.87 61.54 23.26

16 12 12 12 8 6 4 4 2 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (3) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (4) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (4) B. Egeberg (Kil-Bass) ......... (0) S. Murdoch (Phillip Is) ....... (0) B. Doran (Toora) ................ (0) T. Davey (Dalyston) ............ (0) B. Pedlow (MDU) ............... (0) N. Eddy (MDU)................... (1) S. Johnstone (Kil-Bass) ..... (0)

21 12 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 5

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Dalyston ...... 4 Inv-K’wak..... 4 Tarwin ........ 2 Fish Creek.... 2 Foster ......... 2 Phillip Is...... 2 Toora... ........... 1 Kor-Bena ........ 1 Stony Creek.... 1 MDU............... 0 Kil-Bass.......... 0

0 0 0 2 2 2 1 3 2 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

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329.79 223.89 268.63 165.54 120.90 86.81 136.99 129.65 35.32 17.79 9.33

16 16 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS D. La Casa (Foster) ............ (3) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) J. Sanna (Phillip Is) ............ (0) N. Bainbridge (Dalyston) .... (4) J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (1) T. Tack (Phillip Is)............... (0) R. McGannon (Fish Ck) ...... (2) M. McCoy (Dalyston) ......... (3) J. Black (Phillip Is) ............. (0) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ......... (0)

9 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6

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Dalyston ...... 4 0 0 3416.67 Inv-K’wak..... 4 0 0 594.23 Stony Creek .. 1 1 0 124.11 Foster ......... 1 2 0 90.24 Phillip Is...... 2 2 0 59.06 Fish Creek.... 2 2 0 54.85 Tarwin ............ 0 1 0 123.81 Toora... ........... 1 1 0 111.86 Kor-Bena ........ 1 3 0 50.00 Kil-Bass.......... 0 4 0 19.29 GOALKICKERS H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (3) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (0) C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (4) K. Wilson (Dalyston) .......... (1) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (0) Z. Sprie (Dalyston) ............. (0) F. Brosnan (Dalyston) ......... (0) C. Loughridge (Dalyston) ... (1) M. McGannon (Fish Ck) ..... (0) J. Stockdale (Stony Ck) ...... (0) I. Batty (Phillip Is) .............. (0)

Pts

16 16 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 10 9 9 9 8 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

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Kangaroos finish on top of the Sea Eagles FISH Creek hosted Inverloch-Kongwak on Saturday at Terrill Park and with the ground in perfect condition the weather was fine, then it rained and by the time the seniors had taken to the field the sun was out again.

Both sides were keen for a good start but it was IK that got out of the blocks the better and did most of the attacking early. It was at the five minute mark

that IK small man Cross registered the first major of the day after capitalizing on a Fish Creek turnover.

IK continued to attack until Fishy were able to put a nice end-to-end play together that resulted in Ethan Park finding his captain, Hooker, who goaled to get the Kangaroos on the board at the 13 minute mark. IK, however, were in control of the quarter using the wind advantage and continued to attack for the remainder of the quarter although wasteful with their opportunities and at the first change the Sea

Pressure game: Fish Creek’s Ben Graham turns to pick up the ball with IK’s Dylan Clark bearing down.

Eagles were 11 points up.

The opening to the second quarter was scrappy with neither team able to take their opportunities and the forwards at both ends getting frustrated with poor delivery inside the 50m area. Fishy new recruit Toby Goss made an impact with some strong tackling that provided a shot on goal mid-way through the quarter and finally registering the first goal of the quarter to close the gap to within a kick.

IK again would finish the stronger side and after a Clark goal IK found themselves going into the half with an 11 point break. The Fish Creek coach, not happy with the first half, asked his players to lift and with their young guns, Staley and Park, very active and another debutante Byers providing some great support to Manne in the ruck, the Kangaroos looked to

be more aggressive early in the second half with positive forward thrusts. Both teams were desperate for the all important first goal of the quarter but three points were added by each side before at the 16 minute mark of the quarter, burly Fishy full forward, Luke Damon, got his first for the day after a couple of misses.

The big fella had a purple patch over a six minute period where he had five shots on goal for a two goal three return in the difficult conditions. Just when Fish Creek looked to be getting on top, however, IK lifted and a goal to Lawton had IK back in front before Fishy captain, Hooker, goaled again to wrestle the lead back at the 24 minute mark.

A point to IK before the last break to tie the score up with only a quarter to play.

Fish Creek had the wind ad-

vantage in the final quarter and they went straight into attack where it was big full forward Luke Damon who provided the opening score of the quarter when he got a free kick for being taken out of a contest, the resulting kick a goal.

This was followed shortly after by another goal to Kangaroo Matt Hill after getting a slick handball from Hooker and kicking a nice left foot goal from about 40m out. The Kangaroos were looking the goods with the home crowd starting to become fairly vocal.

The Kangas continued to attack and again the Sea Eagles looked like they were beginning to fade in the final part of the match.

A miss to Graham followed by another to Cooper before Damon got his hands on the ball again and had a difficult kick from on the 50 that he split the middle with to hand the Creek what appeared to

be an unassailable lead of 21 points with only seven minutes to play. IK to their credit continued to fight and the final goal of the day went to McMillan who had otherwise been very inaccurate in front of goals all day.

The final margin was 15

SENIORS Fish Creek 8.9.57 Inverloch-Kongwak 5.12.42 Fish Creek Goals: L. Damon 4, T. Hooker 2, M. Hill 1, T. Goss 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. McMillan 1, A. Cross 1, D. Clark 1, D. Lawton 1, B. Hender 1 Fish Creek Best: G. Staley, E. Park, B. Cooper, T. Goss, S. Urbans, T. Hooker Inverloch-Kongwak Best: B. Hender, L. Rankin, G. Munro, D. Clark, B. Withers, M. Billows

RESERVES Fish Creek 8.1.49 Inverloch-Kongwak 6.13.49 Leading Goalkicker: R. Butler 4 (I) Fish Creek Best: I. McCallum, R. Staley, T. McGannon, P. Mueller, C. Blackberry, L. Eade Inverloch-Kongwak Best: J. Brosnan, R. Butler, A. Dowie, J. Selby-

points in favor of Fish Creek in what was a game of two halves. The draw does not get any easier for either team with Fish Creek travelling to Korumburra Bena next weekend to take on the Bulldogs while I.K host the Dalyston Magpies.

Hele, D. Friswell, C. Sampson

THIRDS Inverloch-Kongwak 5.15.45 Fish Creek 6.2.38 Leading Goalkickers: B. Barron 2 (I), R. McGannon 2 (F) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Casey, E. Taranto, Z. Tonkin, C. Mckenzie, M. Burton, B. Paxton Fish Creek Best: J. Flanders, J. McGannon, T. Redpath, O. Brennan, D. Ryan, B. Harfield/Park

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 12.15.87 Fish Creek 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: not submitted Inverloch-Kongwak Best: not submitted Fish Creek Best: M. McGannon, B. Hams, A. Denbrok, S. Flanders, A. Wilson, T. Price

Desire for the ball: Fish Creek’s Ethan Park applies a tackle to an IK opponent.

Gippsland grabs croquet glory Killy Bass’ close shave IN a closely played competition, Gippsland pulled off a one point lead to win the 2014 Victori-

an Country Regional Croquet Championships held in Traralgon and Morwell from April 13 to 16

• Leongatha Table tennis

Nissan stalled and couldn’t get going

prior to Easter.

Gippsland Croquet Association (GCA) president Iris Williams said, “This win is a great achievement for Gippsland to win the championships. Congratulations to the team who did very well.”

Croquet has been played in Gippsland for over 100 years. There are 14 clubs in the Gippsland region, stretching from Philip Island to Or-

bost, with more than active 350 members.

Drouin is the oldest club, recently celebrating its 110th anniversary.

There are many forms of croquet, and other games that come under the banner of malletsports. A number of these are played within Gippsland, most commonly, the popular golf croquet and the more traditional association croquet.

THERE is a three way tie for aggregate leader in A Reserve each on 23 points.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club

Will it be M. Westaway, M. Bracecamp or S. Campbell to better himself over the next round?

Each of the three men is equally competitive and had better keep their wits about them and not get too caught up in their own battle because Michaela Campbell and several other players are in very close proximity.

Team Nissan however did not help their progression up the ladder when they went down, down, down to Team RJ’S and with the last game of doubles cancelled the final score was 7/26 to 3/15.

Twenty three must be the magic number this week as A Grade has a tie for aggregate leader also. Dirk Holwerda and Allan Robic each share 23 points with a slight gap back to Bryce and Kevin.

Allan led the aggregate coming into this week and arrived at the club rooms on the Tuesday evening to learn he and Dirk had to play against one another for the first time.

The news quickly spread throughout the stadium when this game started and all available eyes were on this match. Back and forth, three points down, two points down the other way, this match was full of highlights. Eventually and not without hard work and a lot of perspiration seniority carried Dirk over the line.

But, what a night for B Grade: not only did team Allsome completely take the stinger out of the Stingers in a white wash 5/15 to 0/0, the all new junior players who have registered in 2014 received their welcome kits. Thanks to our sponsors for their commitment in assisting our club to grow with a focus on junior participation. The very smiley recipients were captured on digital media and will be available for your view in next week’s report.

FIFTY metre pennant results (section C): R7: MCC B 578.025 def Leongatha 576.028; R8: Stawell 574.015 def Leongatha 568.012.

24 Portland, 20 Numurkah A, 16 MCC B, 12 Leongatha, 12 Stawell, 12 Brunswick.

We now shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries please call R. Spratt, 5664 2358.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Results Tarwin Lower. North/South: first Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron; second, Jack Kuiper and John Sullivan; third, Hannah Martin and Leila Bell; fourth, Maureen Stiles and Vivian Westaway.

East/West: first, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston; second, Ian and Julie Macphee; third, Phillip and Neville Chapman; fourth, Norma Hannay and Marje Freeman.

Inverloch, Friday afternoon. First, Anne and Bruce Gibson; second, Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson; third, Ken McKenzie and Marie Sands; fourth, Phillip and Neville Chapman.

Korumburra Volleyball Round 9 A Grade: Champions d Golliwogs (2:1) 21:25, 25:14, 20:17.

Giants drew Bugs (1:1) 25:14, 20:25, 23:24.

B Grade: Shark Bait d Misfits (2:1) 13:25, 26:24, 25:8.T.N.T. d HELP (2:1) 14:25, 26:24, 23:13. Panthers d Chargers (2:1) 25:23, 25:23, 18:23.

ANZAC long weekend matches are always big occasions and it is always moving to have teams, umpires and spectators lining up for the national anthem and to show their respect for those who fought for the country.

The Kilcunda Bass Netball which has not had a lot of success is still pleasingly managing to have no difficulty fielding teams and the club is rapt to have all of its teams up and running.

Kilcunda Bass was lucky to take the points for the seniors football game game in the end. It could be said to have played only one quarter of football, the second. In the second it extended its one goal quarter time lead to a nine goal half time lead.

It was an whole team effort although young Jacob Dakin playing at half forward stood out as a player who has a bright future on the field.

Given the conditions which saw the wind swirl-

ing around the ground, the game was not the most skilled spectators will have seen. The skill level was not up there as one might expect in such blustery conditions.

In the second half Korumburra Bena came out really firing and took it up to Kilcunda Bass who appeared to be coasting.

The Bulldogs were on top all over the ground and what had looked like a game over at half time was decidedly in the bal-

ance at three quarter time.

With 10 minutes to play the game could have gone either way. Kilcunda’s close shave after a massive earlier lead was not helped by a few undisciplined acts.

Ben Arnold shirt fronted an opponent and was duly sent off for charging. At the senior level coaches must be frustrated by undisciplined play. The highlight of the day had to be the mark by Jason Wells, an old fashioned hanger.

SENIORS Kilcunda-Bass 11.6.72 Korumburra-Bena 9.8.62

Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Fowles, N. Walker, J. Harris, Z. Walker, J. Harris, J. Walker

Kilcunda-Bass Goals: T. Smith 2, J. Dakin 2, B. Ridgeway 2, R. Fitzgerald 1, J. Wells 1, J. MacIntyre 1, B. Arnold 1, D. Holmes 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Hopkins 3, M. Nobelius 2, J. Cochrane 1, C. Redl 1, J. Morrison 1, M. Cooke 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: R. Fitzgerald, B. Anthony, A. McKenna, J. Dakin, B. Law, C. Endres Korumburra-Bena Best: M. Cooke, B. Fitzpatrick, L. Carpenter, J. North, P. Kyle, J. Hopkins

THIRDS Korumburra-Bena 12.15.87 Kilcunda-Bass 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: H. Suckling 4 (Kor) Korumburra-Bena Best: K. Cosson, J. Harris, B. Dorling, S. Anderson, C. Hansen, J. Harris Kilcunda-Bass Best: K. Condick, M. Homer, T. Thatcher, T. Burgess, Z. Hill, N. Tamburo

RESERVES Kilcunda-Bass 9.14.68 Korumburra-Bena 6.1.37

Leading Goalkickers: J. Celebrine 2, T. Hanegraaf 2 (Kor) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Wyhoon, T. Hanegraaf, N. Wylie, T. Whiteside, B. Walker, L. Norris Kilcunda-Bass Best: B. Aldwell, S. Casey, K. Cook, L. Alford, J. Rosenow, P. Booth

Leading Goalkicker: B. Wallace 4 (Kil) Kilcunda-Bass Best: T. Coad, J. Ivanic, D. Clay, S. Johnstone, J. Joyce, C. Smith

FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 6.7.43 Kilcunda-Bass 1.4.10

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Pies shepherd: Wonthaggi’s Aaron Ware gets another possession for the Power.

• Gippsland League

Power misses chance for victory IN a top performance and in an exciting and entertaining game, Wonthaggi again went close to toppling League powerhouse Sale in very tough, rugged encounter.

Playing at Sale is never an easy task with the home side now notching up 21 consecutive wins at home over the past four years, an enviable record. This is a daunting challenge at anytime and even more so with Sale still smarting from its loss in last year’s grand final.

However, Wonthaggi with its positive attitude and belief in its young, developing side, along with recent close performances against Sale, gave itself a real chance of an upset.

And this is how it turned out as Wonthaggi played energetic, aggressive and disciplined football all day to really take the game up to the favourites and then fell an agonising five points behind at the finish.

Undoubtedly disappointing, the experience will give

the young Power side much confidence for the rest of the season.

Conditions were fine for most of the day but windy and the ground at times was a little heavy due to the rain overnight. From the outset it was obvious that this was going to be a hard test for both sides as the players were putting pressure on immediately.

The players were adapting to these trying conditions well and the big crowd was enjoying the tight contest even though the football was not pretty. Both sides struggled to get a score on the board as each team worked hard to get control and such was the pressure that no goals were registered on either side for the quarter despite the forward talent of each team.

This was unusual but did not detract from a great game.

Power’s backline lead by Shannon Bray, Ben Eddy, Byron Dryden and Tim Gilliland was outstanding, driving the ball out of defence into attack.

On-ballers Aiden Lindsay, Aaron Ware and Chris Wylie in the ruck were giving Wonthaggi first use of the ball and

Travis Krause, Joel Liddle and Lachlan Jones were providing plenty of drive across the centre and half forward against their bigger opponents.

Best for Sale Magpies at this stage were the consistent Ryan Pendlebury, dangerous down back and then in attack, Justin McLay, Adam and Joel Wallace and Jye Morrison.

The second quarter saw the game open up a little but scoring was still very difficult under the pressure. Both sides kicked three goals for the quarter but Wonthaggi still looked the side to beat, leading narrowly at half time. The game was in the balance.

The second half began well for the visitors, kicking a couple of majors and maintaining the trademark pressure on the talented Sale forwards and drawing mistakes. It was Wonthaggi’s quarter and they held a narrow goal lead at orange time.

Wonthaggi knew Sale would come at them hard. This was a great quarter of football as the contest became even tighter. Wonthaggi was standing up to the pressure and the challenge well and continued

to work hard. They went into the forward line more often than Sale but wasted opportunities to put the game away.

Sale’s experience gave them the edge towards the end as they turned the game with a couple of telling goals to seal

the game narrowly. Victory had been snatched from Wonthaggi’s grasp and Sale continued its unbeaten run at home.

Wonthaggi has the chance to atone for this loss when it hosts arch-rival Leongatha at home next Sunday. Sure to be

SENIORS Sale 7.10.52 d Wonthaggi Power 6.11.47

UNDER 18s Sale 16.11.107 d Wonthaggi Power 3.1.19

Sale goals: R. Pendlebury 2, J.

Sale goals: B. Dessent 7, M. Ogil-

Woods 2, B. Tatnell 1, M. Ferguson 1, K. Fraser 1.

Sale best: J. McLay, A. Wallace, R. Pendlebury, T. Morrison, J. Woods, J. Wallace.

Wonthaggi Power goals: E. Shaw 2, A. Ware 2, T. Harley 1, R. Lindsay .

Wonthaggi Power best: C. Wylie, A. Lindsay, S. Bray, B. Eddy, T. Krause, J. Liddle.

vie 2, B. Jones 1, N. McConville 1, D. Benson 1, N. Turner 1, L. Ronchi 1, J. Allison 1, C. Rossetti 1.

Sale best: N. McConville, B. Dessent, J. Dowsett, C. Rossetti, M. Ogilvie, B. Jones.

Wonthaggi Power goals: E. Senior 1, J. Thomas 1, B. Bayne 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: C. Waters, D. Stacey-Van Steensel, B. Bayne, J. Thomas, M. Ware, P. Dunlevie.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 7.9.51 d Sale 7.4.46 Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 3, T. Gedye 2, T. Huther 1, S. Liddle 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: N. Jones, S. Roche, A. Zanella, A. Churchill, W. Joplin, L. O’Connor.

Sale goals: J. Freeman 3, J. Joiner 2, Z. Petrovic 1, L. Reggardo 1.

Sale best: L. Reggardo, J. Taylor, D. Wilson, S. Tselepis, L. Ronchi, T. Hector.

UNDER 16s Sale 16.11.107 d Wonthaggi Power 3.1.19 Sale goals: A. McCall 10, C. Henness 6, J. Safstrom 3, L. Bown 2, L. Farley 2, P. Pirona 2, J. Saliakos 1, C. Smith 1, E. Dewar 1, C. Cassin 1, W. Stephenson 1, L. Craft 1, J. McLindin 1, W. Webb 1.

Sale best: C. Henness, A. McCall, J. Collins, C. Walsh, W. Stephenson, L. Bown.

Wonthaggi Power goals: Nil. Wonthaggi Power best: B. Ammon, B. Fletcher, B. Rielly, K. Brann, C. McLean, W. Forsyth.

Motor Cross juggernaut rolls into Wonthaggi LOCAL motor cross champion Adam Monea signed motor cross paraphernalia for enthusiastic local devotees of the sport at Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment on Satur-

day, April 26.

The event was signaled by the gigantic black Monster Energy truck at the front of the premises.

Right, Starting young: two year old Luke Wilson from Wonthaggi is

looking forward to getting his own 50cc motor cycle when he gets older. He is seen here with his father Troy.

Luke and Troy love to watch motor cross racing on television together every weekend.

a great game and a big crowd will be there to enjoy the contest. Sale travels to Drouin for their next game.

FOOTY DRAWS

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Round 5: May 3 Phillip Is. v Kilcunda-Bass I-K v Dalyston Kor-Bena v Fish Creek Tarwin v Stony Creek MDU v Toora Foster - Bye (DW) Round 5: May 3 Morwell East v Newborough Yarragon v Mirboo North Boolarra v Hill End Yallourn-Yall Nth v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Yinnar

GIPPSLAND Round 4: May 3 Bairnsdale v Morwell (Night) Moe v Traralgon Drouin v Sale Wonthaggi v Leongatha (Sun) Maffra v Warragul

ELLINBANK EAST Round 4: May 3 Dusties v Neerim South Nilma-Darnum v Ellinbank Nyora v Longwarry Poowong v Buln Buln WEST Round 5: May 3 Garfield v Cora Lynn Nar Nar Goon v Kooweerup Lang Lang v Bunyip Catani - bye

UNDER 13 LADDER Pts

8 8 6 4 4 2 0 0 6 6 5 4 4 4 3 3 3

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A cool kid: from left, Jesse Hogan (rear), Cody Hogan and Adam Monea.

Monster Energy Kawasaki motor cross rider Adam Monea from Koo Wee Rup signs a poster for Cody from Leongatha. Cody says Monea is “cool, handsome and he rides cool motor bikes.” Cody is keen to ride in his hero’s tracks.

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Phillip Is....... 2 0 0 409.09 Inv-K’wak...... 1 1 0 135.90 L’gatha Jnr .... 1 1 0 124.44 Kor-Bena ...... 1 1 0 116.07 Won Power .... 1 1 0 97.78 Corner Inlet ... 1 1 0 87.04 Dalyston .......... 1 1 0 58.57 Kil-Bass........... 0 2 0 29.35 GOALKICKERS J. Sprie (Dalyston) ............. (0) E. Lamers (Leon Jnr) ......... (3) J. Wrigley (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) M. Moschetti (Phillip Is)..... (1) B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) R. Moresco (Won Power) .. (2) L. Marr (Foster).................. (0) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (0) H. Bould (Phillip Is)............ (1) Tomi Brosnan (Dalyston) ... (0) B. Harvey (Won Power) ..... (2)

Pts

8 8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0

T. Phillips (Morwell) ............ (5) 13 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (3) 7 A. Petrou (Maffra) ............... (5) 7 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (3) 6 J. Gray (Traralgon) .............. (4) 6 J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (3) 6 D. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (5) 5 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (5) 5 P. Ryan (Wonthaggi) ........... (0) 5 D. Hutchison (Morwell) ....... (0) 5

MID GIPPSLAND

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Maffra.........2 0 0 534.04 Traralgon .....2 1 0 339.74 Morwell ......2 1 0 296.67 Sale ...........2 1 0 163.11 Wonthaggi ...2 1 0 95.80 Moe................1 2 0 29.78 Drouin ............1 2 0 20.54 Warragul ........0 2 0 41.23 Leongatha ......0 2 0 40.00 GOALKICKERS

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RESERVES

THIS WEEKEND

Inv-K’wak..... 2 0 0 400.00 Corner Inlet .. 2 0 0 360.61 Kor-Bena ..... 1 0 1 243.18 Phillip Is...... 1 1 0 161.19 L’gatha Jnr ... 1 1 0 65.74 Dalyston ...... 1 1 1 78.48 Kil-Bass.......... 0 2 0 26.83 Won Power .... 0 2 0 14.15 GOALKICKERS L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (3) S. Flanders (Foster)............ (0) R. Angwin (Foster) ............. (2) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) B. Cantwell (Leon Jnr) ....... (4) C. Koscal (Kor-Bena) .......... (1) D. Kemp (Kor-Bena) ........... (2) J. Grabham (Kor-Bena) ...... (3)

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Morwell ......3 0 0 399.11 12 Bairnsdale ...3 0 0 181.87 12 Sale ...........3 0 0 126.74 12 Maffra.........1 2 0 133.20 8 Traralgon .....1 2 0 148.02 4 Moe................1 2 0 91.84 4 Wonthaggi......1 2 0 82.46 4 Warragul ........1 2 0 41.64 4 Leongatha ......0 3 0 66.27 0 Drouin ............0 3 0 18.67 0 GOALKICKERS J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (8) 17 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (9) 14 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (7) 14 D. MacDonald (Morwell) ..... (2) 13 T. Long (Moe) ..................... (0) 10 B. Kearns (Morwell) ............ (2) 10 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (2) 10 A. Close (Morwell) .............. (6) 9 N. Nagel (Leongatha) .......... (5) 7 B. Caldwell (Maffra) ............ (5) 7 J. Blaser (Moe) ................... (0) 7 M. Ferguson (Sale) ............. (1) 7

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Traralgon .....3 0 0 358.67 12 Maffra.........3 0 0 170.00 12 Bairnsdale ...2 1 0 303.09 8 Morwell ......2 1 0 208.87 8 Sale ...........2 1 0 178.40 8 Moe................2 1 0 90.12 8 Drouin ............1 2 0 51.34 4 Warragul ........0 3 0 45.50 0 Wonthaggi......0 3 0 21.18 0 Leongatha ......0 3 0 21.07 0 GOALKICKERS D. Kosky (Maffra) .............. (4) 11 B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) .... (3) 7 H. Britten (Traralgon) .......... (3) 5 B. Darby-Lock (Morwell) ..... (2) 8 J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (2) 5 B. Dessent (Sale) ................ (7) 7 C. Graske (Bairnsdale) ........ (1) 6 A. Jenkins (Morwell) ........... (2) 6 D. Day (Morwell) ................ (0) 6 H. McKay (Warragul) .......... (1) 6 T. Jolly (Maffra) ................... (3) 6

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

%

Traralgon .....3 0 0 606.90 Moe ...........3 0 0 435.71 Maffra.........2 1 0 325.64 Bairnsdale ...2 1 0 312.90 Sale ...........2 1 0 217.99 Drouin ............2 1 0 120.31 Morwell ..........1 2 0 64.21 Warragul ........0 3 0 24.57 Leongatha ......0 3 0 4.40 Wonthaggi......0 3 0 2.66 GOALKICKERS

Pts

12 12 8 8 8 8 4 0 0 0

P. Hill (Bairnsdale)............... (3) 12 A. McCall (Sale) ................ (10) 11 C. Henness (Sale) ............... (6) 10 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 9 R. Thatcher (Maffra) ........... (5) 8 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (6) 8 A. Hodge (Bairnsdale) ......... (7) 7 J. Neilson (Traralgon).......... (0) 7 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (6) 6 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (2) 6

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No blockbuster for Parrots TURNOVERS proved costly in the final analysis when Leongatha hosted Maffra on Anzac Day, the Parrots going down by 31 points.

Good luck: Leongatha captain Chris Verboon shakes the hand of his counterpart, Maffra’s Ben Coleman prior to the toss of the coin at Leongatha on Anzac Day. Photo by Mark Drury.

Safely away: Oakley Kerr drives out of defence for the Parrots. Photo by Mark Drury.

The match was a special one for Leongatha with a new initiative to have the Leongatha RSL involved before the senior contest.

The Anzac Day theme went over well with supporters according to Terry Ginnane from the football club.

Earlier in the day the Leongatha Under 16’s attended the dawn service.

Later on before the senior game Leongatha senior footballers and A Grade netballers as well as their Maffra counterparts and umpires lined up to pay their respects as Leongatha RSL president Peter Caruthers recited the ode and Glenn Calder played The Last Post.

Gate donations up until 1pm were donated to the RSL while supporters from neighbouring Alberton league were noticed at the game.

Mr Ginnane said it is possible that next year, with Anzac Day falling on a Saturday, it may be possible for another Anzac Day game to be played, depending on the draw.

“The day was very respectful to the Anzac’s and we felt it went over really well,” Terry said.

In the senior match proper, turnovers as well as Maffra’s full forward Darren Sheen, seemed to be the difference between the two sides.

Sheen, a 100-plus goalkicker last season, booted seven goals and was well supplied by a potent Eagle’s midfield.

Maffra’s midfield proved to be a

headache for the Green and Gold. With Marc Truscio out with a niggling injury, this further affected the Parrots drive.

However with close games against both Sale and Bairnsdale so far this year, Leongatha is confident of getting back on the winner’s list very soon.

Ginnane is predicting a massive hitout against Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi this Sunday.

“These games are always huge and ladder positions mean nothing and we feel we are in with a chance,” he said.

Some positives have come out of the game including the performance of young Parrots ruckman Ben Willis, who is really developing into a top player.

Willis’s strength and bullocking work through the packs was paramount and he shows great agility for a big man.

Sean Westaway was best by a country mile in a fantastic game across half back while Zac Vernon was brilliant in holding Maffra dangerman Daniel Bedggood, who hardly got a touch.

Nick Nagel is in good form and presented well to boot five goals. He is fit and having his best season so far.

Aaron Hillberg is also fit and playing well.

Leongatha certainly has great potential with a number of top line players but the lack of depth in numbers appears to be costing them wins.

Apart from full forward Darren Sheen other top players for the Eagles included fast and small running player Daniel O’Brien, Ben Coleman and league medallist Kelvin Porter.

Corner Inlet Boxing Club gold and silver!

MARTY Snooks of Korumburra and Tyler Bindloss of Toora represented Victoria at the Australian Boxing Titles in Fremantle as part of a 46 member team in the week beginning April 7.

Snooks won a gold medal in the 46kg junior division in a split decision against Tarron Walker of Queensland.

Snooks started slowly but quickly found his rhythm and picked up the pace.

From there he applied constant pressure to his opponent by throwing three, four and five punch combinations to ultimately be awarded the fight and the gold medal!

Snooks also had to overcome Sam Gore of Tassie in a semi-final eliminator

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where he won a unanimous points decision.

Tyler Bindloss walked away with a silver medal against Phillip Kovacs of Queensland in the 74kg junior bout.

This was a very physical fight with lots of holding, wrestling and big bombs being thrown.

Bindloss never took a backward step and had a real crack from first bell till the last but could not quite get the job done against his older, taller and more experienced opponent.

Trainers Scott Bindloss and Brad Anderson are very proud of these two boys who going places in a tough sport and would like to thank the Fish Creek JC for their sponsorship and support in helping get new doors on the gymnasium.

Big bombs: from left, Scott Anderson, Tyler Bindloss, Marty Snooks and Brad Anderson.

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