The Great Southern Star - August 18, 2015

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Meeniyan unites behind family

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Teens bask in FAME MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s production of FAME Jr played to three packed houses at Wonthaggi on the weekend.

The college’s first production in 15 years involved the whole school, from cast through to backstage.

FAME Jr followed the lives of students who attend New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts and who aspire to ‘make it’ on the big stage in dance, music and singing.

One of the musical’s leads, Morgan Mitchelson as Iris Kelly, was captured by The Star in full voice.

Read more on page 6.

• Australian Diamonds netball coach Lisa Alexander.

World Cup win for Lisa FORMER Leongatha netballer and coach, Lisa Alexander coached Australia’s netball side to its 11th world title, with a victory at the Netball World Cup in Sydney, NSW, on Sunday.

The Australian Diamonds defeated New Zealand 58-55 in a pulsating final, and defended their crowns from 2007 and 2011.

Ms Alexander said she had urged her players to focus on the simple aspects of the game.

By Sarah Vella THE Meeniyan community has rallied behind a local family whose house was destroyed by fire recently.

In just a few minutes, Justin, Wendy, Amelia and Chloe Griffin were left with nothing but the clothes they were standing in.

They have since been overwhelmed with donations from the local community.

“We would like to thank our neighbours for all they did on the night of the fire and since,” Mr Griffin said.

“Amelia’s friends and the Tarwin Valley Primary School have been very generous. The school organised a toy and clothing drive for the children and held a crazy hair day to raise some money as well.”

Mr Griffin said his work mates at South Gippsland Shire Council had been supportive.

“We would also like to thank the community members who have dropped things off to us and the fire brigade for their attendance,” he said.

Mr Griffin said he could not praise smoke alarms enough, particularly because when he initially woke the smell of smoke was not evident.

He believed the simple warning device resulted in his family escaping and urged families to ensure their

homes were fitted with working smoke alarms.

“Above all, we are grateful for the smoke alarm.

That is what saved us,” he said.

It was nearly midnight on Sunday, July 19 when a smoke alarm woke Mr Griffin. He could not smell smoke and expected a false alarm.

“I got out to the lounge room to find it fully alight, so I yelled at Wendy to get the children up,” he said.

Continued on page 4.

Sad scene: Wendy, Amelia, front, Chloe and Justin Griffin are grateful for the Meeniyan community’s support after their home was destroyed by fire earlier this month.

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LEONGATHA SOUTH FIGHTS

LANDFILL PROPOSAL

Rubbish idea

South Gippsland Shire Council planners remain hamstrung until proponents Veolia submit a planning permit application for the $10 million project.

But the mayor has declared her opposition to the proposal for a dumping ground for Melbourne’s rubbish in the heart of one of Victoria’s prime dairying regions.

“Sooner or later it is going to leach through into the water. It may take nine or 10 years but sooner or later it is going to happen,” Cr Harding said.

“Our logo is ‘Come for the beauty, stay for the lifestyle’, and there are going to be 20 or so truckloads of rubbish going around our townships.”

Veolia recently announced a proposal to turn a former quarry at Whitelaws Track, Leongatha South, into a tip for household, commercial and industrial waste from Melbourne.

The tip could operate from as early as 2018 and will last for 15 years, with 20 truckloads of rubbish coming to the landfill daily, Monday to Saturday.

Council CEO Tim Tamlin said the landfill proposal would be a “deep, emotional issue for the community” and believed the project would create a passionate response similar to that generated by opposition to coal seam gas.

Cr Harding was critical of the manner in which Veolia announced the proposal. Residents were notified by letterbox drop and

Council cold on landfill

Wait, see: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s development services director Bryan Sword, mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and chief executive officer Tim Tamlin eagerly await a planning permit application for the landfill proposed for Leongatha South. councillors first learnt of the proposal via concerned residents.

“The councillors in that ward had no idea of what people were talking about and that put the councillors in a very embarrassing position,” she said.

“I do not think Veolia has treated us with the respect we deserve.”

Cr Bob Newton has received many phone calls, mostly from people living close to the landfill.

“Most of their concerns are about the smell and the water table. The large hole is large and deep, and well below the water table,” he said.

“I myself don’t believe they can guarantee leachate will not get into the water.

“People are also concerned with the extra trucks on the roads. Is there going to be some way the council can be compensated for damage to its road surfaces?”

Cr Don Hill has been overwhelmed by calls from

Community unites

the public opposing Leongatha South becoming a dumping ground for Melbourne’s rubbish.

“It’s not worth the money. In our shire we have many other opportunities but selling the rights for other people to dump in our shire is not the way to go,” he said.

Mr Tamlin said council did not expect Veolia to launch an application for a planning permit for at least three months. Council officers could spend up to eight months assessing the application.

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through Leongatha and Koonwarra, then along Koonwarra-Inverloch Road to Whitelaws Track, where the quarry is located.

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword will ask for a traffic impact assessment as part of the permit application to determine how local roads will be affected.

Mr Sword encouraged the community to contact Veolia for more information until the permit application is lodged with council. Veolia’s project manager Andrew Race can be phoned on 0428 928 561. Calls should

be returned by the next business day.

Leongatha South farmer Paul Zuidema is among many farmers worried about the possible impact upon groundwater, should the tip leach.

He uses groundwater to irrigate his farm and water stock.

“A lot of farmers are relying on bores for water, and I do not like Melbourne’s waste coming here and I’m worried about the effects on our roads too,” he said.

“I need to have good clean water and I do not want the water contaminated.”

Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said she wanted more information before commenting about the proposal.

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THE Leongatha South community held a meeting at the Leongatha South Hall last night (Monday) to discuss the proposal for a landfill on its doorsteps.

The meeting was expected to inform all residents of the details of the Veolia project and to discuss the community’s next course of action.

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The CEO has determined the issue to be a matter of local significance and so will direct the permit application to council to decide upon.

Council will only determine if the land is suitable to be used as a landfill. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will decide if the landfill operation is satisfactory and will also be responsible for monitoring its operation.

“It will be left to council to decide and regardless of what that decision is, whether it is for or against, any person can take it to VCAT (Victori-

an Civil and Administrative Tribunal) if they choose,” Mr Tamlin said.

“We are just a step along the process. If the EPA does give them a licence, that is the end of that. If council said ‘yes’, the condition would be you need EPA approval.

“We need to get all the information, have an informed discussion with the community and get their views.”

The State Government could take over the permit application should it deem the proposal a matter of state significance and council could be excluded from the planning permit process.

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“It is inconceivable,” the Year 8 Mary MacKillop student said.

She knew immediately she could not sit idly by and do nothing.

Instead she has become an ambassador for the charity One Girl’s Do it in a Dress campaign.

Tomei will wear a school dress for a month from August 7 and aims to raise $3000 by the end of October.

That is enough money to give 10 girls in Africa access to education.

Tomei said, “Every little bit counts, so whatever you’re able to donate is going to help educate more girls.”

The Do it in a Dress campaign claims that a girl’s income increases by at least 10 per cent for every year she stays in school.”

Furthermore she will get married later and have a smaller, healthier family.”

Tomei’s whole family is behind her effort and her father Fabio said, “We are extremely proud of her.

“This is a wonderful and worthwhile cause.

“The biggest thing for us is that she came home from school last year after a One Girl representative spoke and said she had finally found something she wanted to do.”

Tomei is only 14 and it is a big thing she is doing.”

Mr Dal Pozzo works for Westernport Buslines and wore a dress to work a couple of times last week to draw attention to and raise awareness of the issue in support of Tomei.

It is not the size of the donation that matters, whether it is one dollar or five, every dollar counts.”

The video that inspired Tomei to wear a dress for those girls who cannot can be viewed at http://youtu. be/8oBWcsghKwA. To find out more, see the website www.doitinadress.com/tomei-dal-pozzo

All dressed up: doing it for those less fortunate, the Dal Pozzo family are alongside Tomei’s effort to help girls in Africa gain an education. From left, Fabio, Leah, Rem, Tomei and Kelsey.

Smoke alarm saved us Continued from page 1.

“We just managed to get out through the back bathroom. If it had been another 30 or 40 seconds, it would have been a different story.”

As a member of the Meeniyan Fire Brigade, Mr Griffin used his understanding of fires to get his family outside safely.

“Wendy called the fire brigade while I worked out how we were going to get out.

At one stage I thought we were going to have to jump off the back deck,” he said.

“The other end of the house is nearly eight feet off the ground. I could have jumped, but it would have been hard for Wendy and the children.

“We didn’t have an evacuation plan.

When it happens you are just looking for the best way out.”

The house fire is still under investigation, however Mr Griffin said he was 90 per cent sure the blaze started in the wood heater.

“There is not much to learn from it. We had everything in order. We had working smoke alarms, the fire was well maintained

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and there was nothing left close by,” he said.

“What we have learned is that we need an opening at both ends of the house. In our next house, we will ensure there is a door at both ends.”

The fire brigade arrived at the house just seven or eight minutes after Mrs Griffin made the call, however the house was beyond saving.

“I have seen enough house fires to know how quickly they take hold,” Mr Griffin said.

The Griffin family had only been in the house just over 12 months and were married there in December.

Mrs Griffin grieved for sentimental objects lost in the fire.

“Now we just have to try and rebuild our lives, and keep everything as normal as possible for the children,” she said.

“We are trying to focus on keeping their lives as normal as they were before the fire.

As much as we might be falling apart, we have got to try and keep it happy for the children, as hard as that can be.”

Visit Korumburra, minister urged GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has invited Education Minister James Merlino to visit Korumburra Secondary College to view the deteriorating classrooms teachers and students are forced to teach and learn in.

Speaking in State Parliament recently, Mr O’Brien said he had written to the minister previously urging him to fund the upgrade of the school, but now asked he visit to see first-hand the dire need for the funding to rebuild.

“Korumburra is quite an outdated school and most of the buildings date back to the 1950s,” Mr O’Brien said.

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ment would allow the school to do a full master plan overview and ensure it not only rebuilds the important buildings, but realigns the pick-up and drop-off and bus areas at the school.

“As the community knows, The Nationals in government provided $5.6 million in last year’s budget to begin that upgrade and do the planning works. In addition, we made a further election commitment of $9 million, but unfortunately that has not been matched by the Labor Government.”

Mr O’Brien said while the minister was in the Gippsland South electorate he should take the opportunity to visit Leongatha Secondary College, which was substantially rebuilt by the former Coalition Government.

“We provided $10 million for the upgrade of the college.

In addition, we committed a further $1.25 million to finish stage three, and the government certainly does need to provide those additional funds to fully complete the rebuild,” he said.

“Funding from the Coalition Government has allowed for the upgrade of the secondary college with co-location onto one site with the primary school and South Gippsland Specialist School.

“These are both very important projects in my electorate and I urge the minister and Melbourne Labor give strong consideration to these two worthy schools in their budget deliberations.”

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Train wheels turn

By Sarah Vella

RETURNING rail to Leongatha and introducing half hourly bus services are visions of the South and West Gippsland Transport Group.

The group’s Max Semken said returning rail to Leongatha would cost around $10 million per kilometre. He said there are 84 kilometres of track between Melbourne and the Leongatha station. “In 2000, it would have only cost $26 million to do the whole lot,� he said.

Mr Semken said the group would asking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union for its support for Leongatha and Inverloch to be put onto the metro bus scheme. “This would introduce a

lot more services between Wonthaggi and Leongatha, and services between Korumburra and Wonthaggi,� he said. “If it goes well, I believe we will get that.�

Mr Semken said if towns in South Gippsland and Bass Coast were included on the metro bus scheme, there would be half hour services, seven days a week. “That will help to get the train back,� he said. “If we are successful, I believe we can pull in a minimum of 500 new families to the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires a year.�

Transport to the Stony Creek and Woolamai race courses are also on the transport group’s agenda. “If we can get Public Transport Victoria to provide services to both tracks on race days, it could help

to increase the attendance,�

Mr Semken said. “Buses could come from all over Gippsland, Pakenham and Cranbourne to the races. There is no reason people from Melbourne wouldn’t use public transport.�

Mr Semken said population growth in the Casey and Cardinia shires was expected to increase by 11,000 people each year between now and 2031. “Places like Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Loch, Nyora, Poowong, Korumburra and Leongatha will also see a considerable amount of growth,� he said. “The same will happen in Bass Coast and places beyond Leongatha on the South Gippsland Highway will also see substantial growth.�

In the next 12 months, Mr Semken said he would like to see express services

added to the Yarram to Melbourne route, as well as the Inverloch to Melbourne route. “If we have services that don’t stop after Korumburra and Anderson, it could mean a saving of half an hour per journey, which would be excellent,� he said. “Express services would be aimed at business people and people who work in and around Melbourne.�

He said in the meantime, the transport group would lobby for a bus lane on the Monash Freeway between Melbourne and Pakenham.

Rail ready: Leongatha’s Max Semken said there are lots of options for public transport in South Gippsland, including more bus services and the return of rail.

All aboard rail push RETURNING passenger train services to South Gippsland and faster links to Melbourne are the priorities for improving public transport in South Gippsland Public Transport Victoria last Friday released the summary of workshops held around Gippsland in June and July, seeking the public’s desires for improvements to public transport.

While waiting for trains to return, South

Gippslanders called for express coaches instead of stopping services to Melbourne to shorten journey times between the region and the city.

Leongatha workshop participants called for more reliability and improved “customer experience�, while Wonthaggi workshop participants sought better bus shelters and faster journey times to Melbourne.

People also called for more frequent bus services between regional centres and smaller

towns, and better facilities for bikes on buses.

In Wonthaggi, a community petition is circulating calling for the bus stop in Biggs Drive to be returned to the original location in Watt Street.

A tourist bus was also requested for Phillip Island.

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FAME sparks rave reviews

By Stuart Biggins

MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s production of FAME Jr was a resounding success at the weekend.

The Leongatha college staged three performances to packed houses at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

Production director Laura Maranty was over the moon with the success of the opening night.

“The first night was fantastic with amazing feedback. The students were ecstatic,” she said.

“For a lot of them it was their first time doing something like this, so the sense of achievement was immense.”

College principal David Leslie said, “I have seen many school productions and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of FAME Jr.” Trumpet player in the band Jess Stein said the talk around town had been the show was incredible.

College deputy principal Sam Wright said, “From the beginning, I wanted as many students as possible to touch this production.”

When 100 students turned up for the first information session, whole school involvement was guaranteed.

“There was a real buzz about the show from the start, which only grew and the production team tried to give everyone a job,” Mr Wright said.

Leading roles: performing in Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s production of FAME Jr on Saturday were, back, from left, Jeremy Attwell, Jessica Sara, Morgan Mitchelson, Callum Missen, Shae Kyle and Jaive McKeown; middle, Noah Dummet-Strentz; front, from left, Georgia Riseley, Adam Turner, Janie Gordon, Alliza Miel, Harriet Steenholdt, Chloe Adkins and Jacob Beck.

School captain Sarah Marshall’s grandmother Barb Fleming was the pianist and the band’s drummer Mitchell Scrimshaw’s father Ken played trombone.

Those were examples of what Mr Wright established

from the outset as the main aim of the college’s first production in 15 years: the building of a sense of community within the school.

“The production drew on most faculties, every year level and students from across the

school’s catchment from Mirboo North and Foster to Wonthaggi. Distance did not prove to be a deterrent to any student with a desire to be involved,” he said.

While some of the leading roles were filled by students

such as Adam Turner (Year 12) and Janie Gordon (Year 11), who have performed with Leongatha Lyric Theatre and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group productions, others such as Alliza Miel (Year 11) tread the boards for the first time.

Alliza, a former member of the Australian Youth Choir, was one of the many standouts on stage overflowing with talent.

The weeks leading up to the big show were both daunting and exciting, with an endless list of jobs to be completed.

With all hands on deck and students from across the school, including the woodwork and art faculties and students from VCAL and VET playing integral roles on set design and assembly, the making of more than 100 costumes and makeup, the saying many hands make light work could not have rung more true.

As well as significant contributions from many long serving staff members familiar to the school community, such as Meg Steenholdt and Ken Myors, the production was an opportunity for two new staff members at the school in 2015, graduate teachers Matt Logan and Matt van der Velden, to make their mark, and make their mark they did.

Mr Wright described their contribution as magnificent.

Mr Logan was assistant director and stage manager, and said he was overwhelmed by the talent displayed by the students.

Mr van der Velden said, “I have enjoyed the collegiality and warmth offered by members of staff and commend student members of the production band who are a good example of the flourishing talent at the college.”

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Work for dole stoush

By Brad Lester

SCHEMES designed to make people work for the dole do not benefit unemployed people, a forum in Wonthaggi heard last

Tuesday (August 11).

Former Wonthaggi woman Rebecca Winter from the Dole Action Group said the Federal Government’s new jobactive scheme was simply raising revenue.

From July 1 this year, unemployed people are forced to do 15 to 25 hours

of unpaid work each week for non-profit organisations to receive the dole.

Ms Winter’s group believed the government spent about $1.3 billion a year on funding Job Services Australia providers.

“We think Work for the Dole is a failed, pointless policy that punishes unemployed people,” she said.

“It has been shown Work for the Dole does not work and often it hinders unemployed people from finding jobs because of the time involved in taking part in the scheme.”

Ms Winter was a speaker at the Work for the Dole

community forum that was advertised as promoting changes to work for the dole rules: “What are they, do they affect you and what can we do about it?”

The forum was hosted

by Mitchell House, Wonthaggi’s neighbourhood centre.

“Join us to discuss this new government measure, what it means for people in our community and what we can do about it,” was the message on a promotional flyer.

But Job Services Australia providers who presented at the forum felt the Dole Action Group hijacked the

meeting.

Job agency representatives told The Star they thought the forum was about promoting working for the dole programs that help non-profit organisations. They did not wish to comment further.

A brochure issued by the Dole Action Group said the Federal Government knew there were not enough jobs in Australia for all unemployed people, meaning up to 10 people were competing for every job vacancy.

The group claimed job service providers were forcing jobseekers to undertake

training courses provided by other divisions of companies contracted as job service providers, and billed the government.

The group believed unemployed people had become commodities, with more money to be made from people facing harder circumstances.

A spokesperson for the federal Department of Employment said Work for the Dole was not about raising revenue for job service providers.

The spokesperson said it was fair to expect welfare recipients to be required to look for work and “under-

take certain activities”.

“Job seekers and their employment providers agree on a job plan that steps out how the job seeker will both look for work and participate in Work for the Dole,” the spokesperson said.

The department also rejected claims training was ineffective.

“In the new jobactive model, the rules around training have been tightened to ensure job seekers are not being sent to training for training’s sake. Training must be directly relevant to local employer needs,” the spokesperson said.

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The State Government last week awarded The University of Melbourne $71,565 from the Recreational Fishing Trust to assess and monitor the Venus Bay pipi population over three years.

The research will further the government’s understanding of how the Venus Bay pipi population responds to harvesting and changes in the environment.

The work will complement the previous three research projects at Venus Bay that have been undertaken since 2010.

The Venus Bay community has been concerned about the survival of pipis at Venus Bay in the wake of increased harvesting in recent years. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien had also called for an updated study.

Executive director of Fisheries Victoria Travis Dowling said, “Recreational pipi fishing at Venus Bay has proven very popular and Fisheries Victoria undertakes regular compliance patrols to ensure pipis are continued to be harvested legally and sustainably.”

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Talking work: from left, Jan Bourne of Mitchell House and Rebecca Winter of the Dole Action Group at the Wonthaggi forum about new Work for the Dole requirements effective from July 1.

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Children create links with China

By Sarah Vella CREATING a strong relationship between Gippsland and China is starting at school with the sister schools program.

A student forum involving students from Gippsland schools and their Chinese sister schools was held at Mirboo North Secondary College last Wednesday.

Students from Changshu in China spent the

week visiting their Gippsland counterparts to learn about collaboration and strengthen the sister schools partnerships.

Students from Mirboo North Secondary College and Leongatha Primary School came together with

New friends: from left, Leongatha and Changshu Experimental primary school students Tom Burt, Xiang Chuhan, Hebe Cheng and Katie Calder had fun getting to know each other during the week long sister school visit recently.

other Gippsland schools to work on a combined project.

This year the theme for the project was ‘my ideal world’.

Rob King from the Department of Education and Training digital learning branch said the project was completed in four stages.

“The first stage involved thinking of three main wishes for a perfect future world,” he said.

“The second stage involved the students from China and Gippsland working together to develop five group goals.”

Lastly, students invented their own country and presented to other students.

Mr King said it was important for Victorian students to develop intercultural connections.

“In particular it is important for Gippsland, where the industries already have a strong connection with markets in China,” he said.

Dairy D-Day

By Tayla Kershaw THE fate of the Kernot dairy factory application rests on a decision to be made by Bass Coast Shire Council tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 19).

Objectors of the proposal hope at least four councillors will reject the $6 million upgrade to the property on 1010 LochKernot Road.

The proposal includes an agricultural barn, milk bottling plant, a cold storage room and a car park.

Since the application was brought to attention, objectors have debated the environmental risks, odour and waste disposal, noise, traffic increases, impacts on the land and the inadequacy of details in public reports.

Kernot’s Lisa MacPherson said the application had barely been changed since the application was first released. The capacity of cattle has been reduced to 500, but a massive building may still be built on a significant overlay.

“We don’t feel a green Colorbond shed and a few trees will make a lot of difference if the development is still the size of the MCG,” she said.

Objectors are particularly wary of the fact no environmental impact report has been undertaken.

This report would assess the disposal of waste from cows and the bottling plant, the impact on the valley and the Bass water supply, and the impact of a building on the landscape.

“We want to know what reports council are basing its judgement on,” Ms MacPherson said.

“We want to see what it is that’s supporting this application.”

According to Ms MacPherson, the dairy industry recommends developments are built a minimum of five kilometres from the nearest residential property.

This site is just 300 metres away from the nearest home and is within one kilometre of the Kernot’s community hub.

“We have been told the development will not affect the surrounding areas but we want proof,” she said.

Ms MacPherson said the agricultural barn and milk bottling factory will bring no benefits to the community.

“There’s only so much milk 500 cows can produce, so why not make the bottling plant smaller?” she said.

“We don’t want it at all and we hope the councillors will see that. The industrial dairy feed lot is unsuited to Bass Valley.”

POLICE BRIEFS

Farm house theft

AN unoccupied farm house on Amiets Road, Korumburra was burgled last Thursday evening.

Offenders forced entry and stole farm equipment including a petrol auger digger, a 100CC Honda farm bike and a welder with a combined value of about $1500.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Korumburra Police.

Cattle collision

A COLLISION on Bass

Highway on Monday, August 10 resulted in the death of six calves.

A driver and two passengers were travelling north along Bass Highway near Inverloch at 6.50pm when the vehicle collided with the calves.

The occupants sustained minor injuries and the vehicle sustained extensive damage.

It is believed the calves were spooked by loud thunder and ran through a fence and onto the highway.

With limited vision in

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential, phone 5662 9222 Wednesday, 19 August - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 18/08) 12.45pm - 2014/15 Capital Works Update 1.15pm - Caravan Park Update Wednesday, 26 August 10.00am – Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, 26 August – 2.00pm 1. Notice of Motion (NOM) - Improving community participation in capital works budgeting.

2. Notice of Rescission (NOR) - Council Meeting 22 July 2015 agenda Item E.5 Compulsory Kerbside Collection Service for Venus Bay. 3. NOR - Council meeting 22 July 2015 Agenda Item E.10 Final Cluster Review for Social Community Infrastructure Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay and Meeniyan Purpose.

4. NOM - Engaging and consulting the community on their preferred response to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry on Non-conventional Gases.

5. Quarterly Performance Report - April to June 2015.

6. Councillor Expenditure Report - 30 June 2015.

7. Report on Assembly of Councillors - June and July 2015.

8. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report.

9. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the CEO - July 2015.

10. Parliamentary inquiry into unconventional gas in Victoria.

11. Planning Scheme Amendment C97 - Rezoning of land at Lang Lang Poowong Rd, Nyora (Wallis Watson

the evening the driver was unable to avoid the calves, police said.

Kangaroo crash

A VEHICLE collided with a kangaroo while travelling along Bass Highway near Leongatha South on Wednesday.

The kangaroo jumped onto the road and collided with the vehicle, about 6.55am.

The driver was admitted to Wonthaggi Hospital for a medical examination, possibly having suffered broken

ribs.

The kangaroo died at the scene.

Grand paintball theft BASS Coast Paintball lost $25,000 in goods during a burglary recently.

Between Saturday, August 8 and Monday, August 10, offenders forced entry into the property off West Creek Road.

The offenders gained access through the locked farm gate and entered the office area of the business

site) to the General Residential Zone 1.

12. Coal Creek Community Park and Museum Operational Review.

13. Proposed sale of Council land - part of Mount Best Tin Mine Rd, Toora Nth. 14. Swimming pool contract review - Year 1.

15. Korumburra Community Access Centre Special Committee - revocation of instrument of delegation.

16. Capital Works Program 2015/16 - proposed amendments due to increased Roads to Recovery funding.

17. Approval to award the 2015/16 capital works contracts under CEO delegation.

18. Toora Boat Ramp - dredging of access channel.

19. Closed Session – Audit Committee Report 18 May 2015.

20. Closed Session - contractual matter.

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Wednesday, 19 August at the Council Chambers, Leongatha.

The 12 candidates include residents of Korumburra, Mirboo North, Kongwak, Nerrena, Venus Bay and Leongatha.

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on the rural farm property.

Offenders used bolt cutters to remove chains and padlocks to gain entry into shipping containers where paintball equipment was stored.

Paintball guns, ammunition, protective masks, compressor jackets and pants to the estimated value of $25,000 were taken from the property.

Woman arrested

POLICE are relieved to have caught a woman after an investigation spanning several months.

The 41 year old woman of no set address was charged with a string of theft and deception offences from Wonthaggi to Seaford.

Officers claim the woman stole cash and credit cards from a nurse’s wallet at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Police said she used the credit cards at shops in Pakenham, Wonthaggi, Tooradin and Seaford.

The woman was bailed to face the Melbourne Magistrates Court on October 19.

Attempted arson

POLICE are investigating a blaze at a weatherboard

house in Wonthaggi on Sunday night.

A woman in her 60s was inside the Reed Crescent home at the time when someone crept in and started the fire.

Detective Senior Constable Peter Johnstone said the culprit placed old leaves and scrap material under the house and set it on fire.

A neighbour spotted it and alerted the owner who tried to extinguish the fire before emergency services arrived.

The outside of the house sustained scorch damage though police say it was relatively minor.

If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Police do not believe there is a clear link between this arson and others in Wonthaggi.

Appeal leads to arrest

A 25 YEAR old Korumburra man was remanded in custody on Sunday, August 16 after being arrested in connection to a theft from a Wonthaggi business.

The offender was cap-

tured by in-store security cameras.

Police later used the footage to identity the male by appealing to the public via the Eyewatch Bass Coast Facebook page.

Information received from the community via the Eyewatch page has led to the arrest of three offenders in the past week.

Driver nabbed

A 38 YEAR old man was intercepted by Wonthaggi Police on Sunday evening after an off-duty police officer observed him erratically.

The man subsequently failed a breath test, returning a BAC of 0.157.

The driver’s licence was immediately suspended and he will now face the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on summons.

Theft foiled

AN unknown offender attempted to steal wheels from a parked vehicle in Wonthaggi on Sunday.

The offender tried to remove the wheels from the vehicle in Turner Street by using a jack to raise the car.

The offender fled the scene upon being disturbed.

CALLING SOUTH GIPPSLAND EMPLOYERS The Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP), now in its twentieth year, continues to provide Gippsland's emerging Community Leaders with a cost effective leadership development program delivered over 10 months at locations throughout Gippsland.

Applications for entry to the 2016 program year are now open.

An Information session is being held in Leongatha on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at WGCMA Board Room, Corner Young and Bair Streets, Leongatha, commencing at 9.30am

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 9

Airborne mystery Burra Foods not to blame, says EPA

By Brad Lester A KORUMBURRA man is calling for independent testing of substances that fall on cars and houses near Burra Foods’ factory.

The call by Mark Olsen follows the discovery of mysterious spots on his and other vehicles in Korumburra last Tuesday morning (August 11).

He believed the spots were milk powder from Burra Foods’ factory but a factory spokesperson said testing by Burra Foods staff found the airborne particles did not originate from the factory. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) also did not believe the spots were milk powder.

“Burra Foods has confirmed that further testing of additional airborne particles found on neighbouring residents’ properties were not of Burra Foods origins and the particles had an appearance more like pollen,” a Burra Foods spokesperson said.

“Testing failed to identify anything which had the appearance of milk powder, either skim, whole milk or otherwise.

“A number of trees capable of releasing pollen were identified within the vicinity of the complainant’s address and the Burra Foods site, including species of wattle and cyprus.

“More sunlight and ambient temperatures have meant a number of different plants have recently flowered which could be sources for the pollen observed.”

But Mr Olsen was not convinced,

saying he did not have wattle trees nearby.

“Whenever it rains we end up with this all over our cars. It’s not just that, it’s all around the window of the house. The slats on my front verandah have already got mould on them and it’s a just a month old. How can that happen?” he said.

“It has got to be something in the powder that is making the mould grow.”

Mr Olsen said the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was trusting Burra Foods’ test results, as the EPA told him it would await Burra Foods’ results before acting.

Mr Olsen said he had to “physically scrub” the substance from his vehicles.

If the substance was fire ash or pollen, he believed the wind would blow it away.

“It’s a pain. Now I have to wash my car everyday so I can see out the windows to drive it,” he said.

Mr Olsen was concerned about the impact of the airborne particles on his house and car.

“You can’t grow any vegetables because you don’t know what is in the tank water,” he said.

EPA Gippsland manager Emily Sanders said at this time of year, when wattle trees are in bloom, the EPA frequently receives community reports where pollen is mistaken for dust or powder.

“In this instance, when EPA received two reports of dust from community members in Korumburra, we questioned Burra Foods and community members at length to understand if this was likely to be milk powder,” she said.

“Burra Foods is required under its licence to maintain an appropriate monitoring regime to demonstrate the com-

Not happy: Mark Olsen cleans a mysterious substance from his car in Korumburra last week. He is concerned the substance was milk powder from the Burra Foods’ factory, but the company said its testing found no link with the factory. The Environment Protection Authority agreed with Burra Foods. pany’s compliance with its EPA licence.

This is common amongst businesses that EPA regulates, and failure to do this would be a breach of licence and could result in a sanction being issued. Monitoring showed no milk powder emissions at the time.”

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Ms Sanders said Burra Foods also used its Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy machine (ICP-AES) to test the dust collected at the community members’ houses.

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notified and have been invited by Burra Foods to examine the dust under a microscope and compare it to milk powder in order to demonstrate the difference,” she said.

“Given the extensive testing and analysis conducted by Burra Foods, not maintaining appropriate monitoring for milk powder could constitute a sanction.

“From the description of the alleged dust, EPA concluded there was no evidence to suggest it emanated from Burra Foods and that it was likely to be pollen.”

EPA decided no independent testing was warranted in this situation.

“EPA has previously undertaken independent testing of dust reported by community members where there was evidence to suggest the dust was milk powder from Burra Foods,” she said.

“This led to EPA issuing a penalty infringement notice to Burra Foods in February this year for breach of licence due to milk powder emissions for example.”

Ms Sanders said the EPA was committed to working with the Korumburra community on environmental matters relating to the Burra Foods factory.

“EPA now attends ongoing regular meetings with community representatives and Burra Foods, giving community members the chance to directly raise issues of concern,” she said.

“EPA has also recently provided an opportunity for community members to speak directly with one of our odour experts who are working to respond to community concerns.”

EPA encourages the community to continue reporting pollution on 1800 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC) or by visiting www. epa.vic.gov.au

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Column 7 GEOLOGIST Barry Tapp will speak at the next Pleasant Sunday Afternoon service at Scots Pioneer Church at Mardan South at 2pm, August 30.

Mr Tapp will talk about renewable energy. He will be supported by musical items and community singing. Afternoon tea will be served.

All welcome.

FARMERS are urged to check their stock and fences in the wake of numerous near misses in recent weeks.

Drivers have reported narrowly missing roaming stock on local roads, particularly in the Nerrena and Mardan areas.

COME along and see how the Leongatha State Emergency Service (SES) unit operates with a special information night tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 19 from 7.30pm. The night will give any prospective members the information needed to decide if they’d like to assist with this very important community organisation.

Come along to the unit’s headquarters at 12 Watson Road, Leongatha. The unit is currently on a membership drive and would welcome your attendance. See advert on page 16 in today’s Star.

THE Welshpool and District Primary School would like to encourage family and friends to have a look at www.quickbeds.com when booking for overnight or holiday accommodation.

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an honourable mention at the Yarram Eisteddfod recently.

Students performed two songs of contrasting styles and were congratulated on their excitement at performing, ability to remember words and perform with clear diction.

KONGWAK Primary School will hold a science expo this Friday. Students in grades 3 to 6 will present projects they have been working on and parents are welcome to watch.

THE magic of Spain will come to Inverloch Primary School on Friday, August 28 when the school joins with Kongwak Primary School for a Spanish Cultural Day. ST JOHNS Ambulance personnel visited Bass Valley Primary School at Corinella recently to teach students first aid. Junior students learnt how to identify emergencies and call an ambulance, while senior students learnt about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and how they can help during an emergency.

Marriage milestone: Bonnie and Alan McNaught of Inverloch will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today (Tuesday) with a family dinner.

Alan was employed by the State Bank and Bonnie was a dressmaker and tailoress before the couple wed at Blackburn Presbyterian Church on August 18, both aged 21.

They spent most of their married lives in Blackburn raising their three children. They enjoyed 13 years in Wantirna during retirement and moved to Inverloch in 2002 to enjoy seaside living.

Bonnie and Alan have three children, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Alan’s interest is woodwork and caring for Bonnie who enjoys spending time with family and friends.

DO you know a top sports dad? Nominations are now open for the 2015 Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year Award.

To nominate your dad or a dad you know, visit www. sportsdads.com.au/community and say in no more than 100 words why your chosen dad should win.

Nominations and entries close on Sunday, August 23, 2015 and the winner will be notified by phone on Monday, August 24.

The winner will receive prizes valued at more than $1000 and $5000 worth of sporting goods for their club.

K O R U M B U R R A’ S Coal Creek Community Park and Museum was a finalist in the Victorian Collections Cataloguing Award at the recent Victorian Museum Awards.

The award was judged on the number of artefacts catalogued online, the quality of the records and photographs, and the depth of historical research involved.

Coal Creek’s memorabilia is some of the 34,000 objects already online. Pop on and take a look at http:// victoriancollections.net.au/ Park coordinator Rowena Ashley, curatorial officer Zoe Sargant and past acting curatorial officer Lyn Keating (who began the cataloguing journey), attended the awards ceremony in Melbourne.

They rubbed shoulders with Minister for the Arts Martin Foley, members of the judging panel and comedian and actress, Tegan Higginbotham, who was MC for the evening.

Prestigious prize: Leongatha Rotarians Chris McDonald (left) and Harry Leggett with the raffle prize at the Annual Arts Prom Country, Art and Photography Show, an oil painting, Beach, by former show prize winner Ji Chen.

Artists vie for $5000 in prizes ARTISTS are now invited to enter one of the region’s outstanding events, the Annual Arts Prom Country, Art and Photography Show.

The show will be held from October 16 to 18 at Leongatha Memorial Hall. This highly successful show is in its 39th year and held by the Rotary Club of Leongatha.

Entries are now being accepted until September 18. The show has had a great record of buyers during its long history.

The show attracts more than 400 entries from artists and photographers from across Gippsland, Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate.

New and established artists of all ages are welcome to enter and prizes totalling $5000, including junior sections, are presented on opening night. The judge for 2015 is Simon Gregg, curator at Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale.

Terms and conditions are all on the entry

form that can be downloaded from the Rotary Club of Leongatha’s art show website www.leonartshow.com.au or ring Leongatha Rotarian Harry Leggett on 0418 363 299 or harry@skymesh.com.au Art show chairman Harry Leggett has also announced the major raffle prize, a magnificent oil painting from the 2000 art show winner Ji Chen.

The raffle and other money made from the event will go towards local charities and services. Mark your diary for Friday, October 18, the opening night for this year’s show, starting at 8pm.

Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. Tickets for the opening can be bought at the door or Oakleys Law at 13 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

The opening hours of the show are 1-5pm (official opening 8pm) on Friday, October 16; 10am–6.30pm Saturday, October 17; and 10am – 3pm Sunday, October 18.

Entry to the show is $5 per person.

Looking the part: 75 guests had a wonderful night at the Korumburra City Soccer Club’s Masquerade Ball on Saturday. Guests were photographed throughout the night at the photobooth and with a roving camera. Among those enjoying themselves were Cindy Nicholas (left) and Tori Martin.

Are they serious?

SOUTH Gippsland Genealogical Society research officer Alison Marshall receives regular requests for family history information.

Recently a bizarre request came for information on the whereabouts of a donkey.

The writer explained he owned a donkey but as he was leaving the district, gave the animal away.

Last he saw of the donkey, it was grazing along the road between Korumburra and Leongatha.

Has anyone seen it or know what happened to it was the request. No date was given.

This one certainly stumped the expert historian Alison.

Worth commemorating: getting together for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP Day) and the end of World War Two were members of the Inverloch RSL sub-branch on Friday night.

Happy hour was the perfect opportunity for World War Two members to come together with other members and their partners for camaraderie.

From left, Vin Crisp (RAAF), George Alexander (RAF), Lindsay Allen (RAAF), Arthur Schwartz (Army), Trevor Scott, president of the Inverloch RSL (RAAF) and Jack Kimberley (RAAF).

History captivates MORE than 50 people from across South Gippsland attended the Toora and District Family History Group open day recently.

Participants came from Fish Creek, Leongatha, Foster Yarram and Korrumburra. The first guest speaker Ed Szwaja told of his family coming to Australia, and of how he and partner Di came to live at Mount Best.

He then shared his experiences and the challenges of tracing the history of the property and the people who lived there.

The hands on display was popular and people looked at old maps, rates records and clippings from papers. The school photos of pupils created a few laughs.

Toora CFA captain and dairy farmer Ray Argento spoke about his family coming to Australia, life on the farm

and how he was one of the children kidnapped from the Wooreen Primary School. He held everyone in suspense as he went through the frightening hours, and how the children and adults coped.

Afternoon tea was enjoyed by all while chatting with friends. Everyone is welcome to call at the rooms at the Toora Community Hall on Mondays between 1pm and 4pm or by appointment by calling Mary 5686 2443.

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OPINIONS

CSG response

WE feel compelled to write a response to Cr Davies’ letter to the editor in The Star of August 4.

As ratepayers we find the South Gippsland Shire Council is not very clear, unlike Cr Davies, on the shire’ s position on supporting the communities’ concerns on coal seam gas.

Cr Davies would like the readers to think that Cr Fawcett and she were the prime initiators for the resolutions made in June 2012.

Crs Davies and Fawcett were compelled to move the motion because of the overwhelming community pressure at the time.

Since the 2012 resolution, both Cr Davies and Fawcett voted against a number of resolutions requesting the shire to make further motions regarding this issue.

The latest was at the July 22, 2015 council meeting where both Crs Davies and Fawcett voted against a community consultation on non-conventional gas.

Cr Davies stated council has put forward its concerns to related industry, governing bodies and has met with government regulators on a number of occasions, and has received briefings from officers and the mining industry.

Cr Davies also stated it was important to the council that concerned residents and landowners are provided with satisfactory details to understand the work the council has been undertaking in relation to coal seam gas.

Cr Davies fails to mention the shire’s website page on coal seam gas under “Recent News and Updates” had outdated information.

This page was updated in August 2015 and refers to the State Government’s unconventional gas inquiry in Victoria, which was announced in January 2015. This is not providing the community up to date information.

Of note here, is the absence to mention the South Gippsland Shire Council has failed the ratepayers by deciding not to make a submission to the enquiry. Submissions were due by July 10.

We can understand Crs McEwen and Hill’s frustration with other councillors when their actions do not reflect their words.

Cr Davies also mentions Crs McEwen and Hill rarely accept the majority decision and they are not prepared to work in a collegiate manner and then questions the democracy of their actions.

May we remind Cr Davies for

E D I T O R I A L Time to revisit rail SOUTH Gippslanders want their train to return but just how feasible is it to do so?

Public Transport Victoria last Friday released a summary of results of workshops held across Gippsland in June and July, asking the public what public transport improvements were needed.

Returning passenger train services to South Gippsland featured.

Passenger rail services to Leongatha ended in 1993, shut by the then Kennett Government due to low usage and aging infrastructure.

A report detailing the cost of returning rail services to Leongatha in 2008 estimated the cost at $72 million and deemed that sum as unjustifiably high.

But the game has changed since then, with the region’s population growing. No doubt even more people would move here if reliable and regular train services put Melbourne, or at least the outer south-eastern suburbs, within a practical commuting distance.

It seems the matter is a case of the old chicken before the egg.

Should rail services be returned in hope of attracting the number of passengers the service needs to remain viable? Or should the State Government wait until the required population is here?

The least the government could do is commission an updated feasibility study to determine the number of passengers a rail service would need, as well as any potential industry interest in a freight service that could help offset any line restoration costs.

The study would obviously also need to specify the cost of reopening the line and what needs to be done to make that happen.

With the new Kooweerup bypass in place, one wonders whether a bridge/underpass would be needed there.

Given the last feasibility study was released seven years agoand the growing level of support for train services locally, the State Government should start the ball rolling and consider just how much a feasibility study would cost and where funding could be sourced from.

As Australian singer Paul Kelly once sang, “from little things, big things grow”.

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democracy to work councillors must represent the community’s views and not put forward their own personal opinions.

The 2009 research report, produced by GPS Research, showed community consultation was in the top three public concerns the council needs to address.

Cr Davies stated to be effective, a considered and strategic and not a scattergun approach is needed. The shire needs to take note of this statement and start working with and for the community by firstly listening to the community, clearly stating its position and developing a strategy and then working with the community to achieve the chosen goal.

Instead the shire has chosen to disregard community concerns.

Cr Brunt has also chosen to attack Crs McEwen and Hill through the media. Both Crs Brunt and Davies say the motion was poorly worded. This excuse has been used a number of times to reject motions they do not agree with.

What is important is the intent of the motion. If the intent of the motion is acceptable then the councillors should work together to correct the wording.

Cr Brunt states, “A successful council is a council that works together for the good of its ratepayers, not themselves.”

All councillors and council staff should abide by this statement.

Peter and Lorraine Halabarec, Mirboo North.

Waste of our money $18,630! That’s how much the Federal Government spent trying to decide how we feel about marriage equality.

That was the just wages bill*, let alone the other, ongoing, costs to the taxpayer. And what was the result?

Postponement of the decision until we spend millions on a referendum or plebiscite? In a couple of years?

This is yet another warning that Abbott is willing to pull out all the stops when people disagree with his personal opinion. Certainly the issue is vitally important but it is not uppermost in most people’s minds.

This is a social issue that simply

requires an open and honest vote by members who were elected to reflect our views in Canberra.

With so many economic and environmental issues to resolve, one hopes they are all dealt with thoroughly but a timely outcome is also imperative.

If the government feels a need to gauge public opinion before it acts on this simple matter will it need to consult with us on every issue?

Are they now going to decide issues such as asylum seeker policy or welfare payments with a plebiscite? Not likely, is it?

We elect our parliamentarians to represent us. If they don’t know what we think about these issues they need to lift their game or face the consequences at the ballot box.

At the previous federal election there was a Senator On-Line party that intended to confer electronically with the constituency regarding voting for or against legislation, as it passed through the upper house. This seemed far-fetched back then but maybe it is the way ahead.

There are many better ways of spending our money than having meetings that cost over $18,000 and have no tangible outcome. (*figure computed using an hourly rate of $28.90 based on the minimum wage of a Federal MHR ($190,000) who works around 18 hours per day, seven days per week, and 121 Coalition Members of Parliament attending a six hour meeting).

Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

Doggone comparison I FIND it interesting to see Bass Coast Shire Council has listened to the residents of the Waterline area and shelved the proposed dog bans.

The survey results were a little lower to what we had in Inverloch but a good result, so well done to Cr Le Serve for listening to and acting on the residents’ wishes.

This is certainly not like what we got in Inverloch. We had surveys, petitions, public meetings, a consulting group at great expense,

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

with all results in favor of no dog bans and the Inverloch residents got totally ignored so our councillor could have her own way.

We now have dog bans with no reason ever given and signs about every 200m with different rules.

So congratulations again to Cr Le Serve for being a good councillor, and acting on what the residents want and deserve.

Robert Scott, Inverloch.

Plea to MP RATHER than trying to buddy up to Prime Minister Tony Abbott, chasing plum Canberra insider jobs, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent should focus on his constituents.

Considering the high levels of rural unemployment, the cost pressures on farmers and the decline of manufacturing, there is enough for him to do here in his own backyard.

Russell earned respect by distancing himself from the more extreme Abbott policies. His stand on asylum seekers is a good example.

Why would he want to become a cog in Abbott’s sloganism and sacrifice his ability to advocate for the needs of this vast electorate?

Is his motivation extra remuneration and a larger retirement package?

Being yet another “Captains’ Pick” isn’t a good reference, either.

Does that mean he shares Tony’s view that mining is mightier than growing and grazing? Or that working households just need to work harder and longer?

Considering how being speaker impacted on Ken Smith, you wonder why someone who wants to represent their constituents would even toss their hat into the ring.

Leslie Adams, Wattle Bank.

Have your say THE Victorian Electoral Commission is conducting a review of the electoral representation of the Bass Coast Shire Council with submissions to be sent to the VEC by 5pm on August 19, 2015.

This is an opportunity for voters to decide on how the shire’s wards should be modified if they think a

change is necessary.

One recommendation to be considered is a two ward shire. One ward containing Phillip Island plus San Remo, Anderson, Kilcunda and part of Bass, this would represent 21,213 voters.

The other ward would be the rest of Bass Coast Shire representing 21,379 voters; a total of 42,592 voters for the shire.

The recommendation is for three councillors for each ward, a total of six councillors for the shire (a reduction of one councillor).

This arrangement could have benefits for Phillip Island with the importance of tourism and the large percentage of retirees in one ward, and the second ward predominately rural and farming.

I urge voters to consider putting their thoughts of how Bass Coast ward boundaries should be arranged. It is likely that it will be another 12 years before an opportunity to make changes to ward boundaries will occur.

To find out how to make a submission call 131832.

Your view is important for the future of Bass Coast Shire.

John Swarbrick, Rhyll.

Call for fuel probe ISN’T it about time something was done, an inquiry by some government department, into the price of fuel, especially LPG, in the South Gippsland area?

On a recent trip to Melbourne, the following prices for LPG were noticed: Melbourne, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Tooradin and Kooweerup were all 51.9 cents per litre.

Caldermeade BP service station was 53 cents per litre and Lang Lang 52.9 cents per litre.

Then we get to Korumburra, Leongatha and surrounding areas, where we were paying 69.9 cents per litre.

Surely there is no way a difference of 17 cents per litre can be justified for cartage of about 60 kilometres?

Les White, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX

How do you feel about the announcement of a new tip proposed for Leongatha South?

“I definitely don’t agree with bringing rubbish from elsewhere and dumping it near Leongatha. If it is close to the town, it is certainly not an ideal situation.”

Kerry De Kunder, Korumburra.

“I don’t know how I feel about it. I suppose if it brings jobs to the town it’s a good thing.”

David Wilson, Korumburra.

“It’s not good for residents. I certainly wouldn’t be buying a property near there.”

Archie Kealy, Leongatha.

“I think it’s absolutely disgraceful. I don’t want it near my place.”

Kevin Cunningham, Inverloch.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 13

Teens drive businesses online STUDENTS are being linked with local businesses and everyone is winning.

A partnership between Monash University Gippsland, South Gippsland Bass Coast and Baw Baw Latrobe Local Learning and Employment networks has continued to strengthen the GippsWebs for Business program.

Students work with small business owners to create a website for the business.

This year, 126 information tech-

nology students from eight secondary schools across Gippsland were partnered with 33 local businesses.

Two teams from Leongatha Secondary College worked with Kelvin Johns Bi-Rite and the Leongatha Netball Association.

Team Doing our Best worked with Emma Smith from the Leongatha Netball Association to produce a functional webpage.

This team was selected as one of eight teams throughout Gippsland to present its webpage during a pre-

sentation evening held at Federation University Churchill recently.

If you would like more information on the GippsWebs for Business Program for 2016, contact Karena at SGBCLLEN on 5662 5500.

Smart cookies: team Doing Our Best from Leongatha Secondary College are among the students helping businesses develop websites. From left, Kian Pratt, Bailey Best, Trent Giles and teacher Fiona McKenzie.

Budget change of heart

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will seek to revolutionise how budgets are created in the shire by giving ratepayers greater control of council’s purse strings.

At the August 26 council meeting, a group of councillors will call for a report to be prepared and presented to council to set up a “participatory budgeting process to deliver capital works”.

The communities of Korumburra, Foster, Mirboo North and Venus Bay have been nominated to each be responsible for determining how $400,000 is spent in their communities next year.

The notice of motion to the meeting has been

signed by councillors Lorraine Brunt, Mohya Davies, James Fawcett, Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Robert Newton.

The Star understands councillors Don Hill, Andrew McEwen, Kieran Kennedy and mayor Jeanette Harding also support the move.

A press release from councillors Davies, Fawcett, Hutchinson-Brooks and Newton stated, “it is anticipated the additional expenditure of $1.6 million will be found within the existing resources of our long term financial plan.

“The communities were selected on the basis they are four large communities that will provide a reasonable sample on which we and our residents can make judgement on the value of the process.”

The release stated partic-

Driving direction: the five South Gippsland Shire councillors leading a call for a new way of preparing the council budget are, from left, Lorraine Brunt, Mohya Davies, Jim Fawcett, Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Bob Newton. ipatory budgeting had been a talking point for more than 10 years and had been trialled successfully overseas and in Australia.

“Local councillors have explored and discussed the concept on and off since 2009. The success of the recent City of Melbourne initiative has prompted councillors Lorraine Brunt, Mohya Davies, James Fawcett, Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Robert Newton to take this

unusual action to inform and direct next year’s budget,” the release stated.

“The full context of the notice of motion can be found in agenda papers for the August meeting which are available at council offices and libraries and on our web page.”

The release stated other councillors had been provided advance notice of the motion.

“Their comments have

been supportive. We welcome their support on the motion when presented to council for decision,” it stated.

Cr McEwen said he, Cr Kennedy and Cr Hill had been calling for participatory budgeting to be adopted since 2013.

“I’m really pleased, however belatedly, that our friends are now supporting the process,” he said.

“This is really positive.

“I think it has got real

potential and has the ability to turn around the negative perception of council.”

Cr Hill believed the notice of motion would receive council’s unanimous support.

“I’m really happy the council has come round to this way of thinking and I hope it will come around to other ways of thinking we have been talking about,” he said.

Asked why the other

councillors were not signatories to the press release, Cr Fawcett said, “A notice of motion is usually the product of one councillor. In this instance it was important that a majority of councillors indicated to the community our level of commitment without the usual controversy that seems to accompany some council decisions lately.

“We are a group of independently elected councillors with a variety of views.

There is no division within council; rather there is a small minority of councillors who are reluctant to accept council decisions and have no hesitation in promoting their position, often at the expense of good governance, community understanding of issues and relationships with other councillors.”

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Trusted team: from left, service advisor Paul Hammer, dealer principal Tony Cuzzupi and sales consultant James Chetcuti are proud members of the winning Wonthaggi Holden dealership.

High praise for Wonthaggi Holden The award winning dealership has received accolades in new car sales and customer care.

Sales consultant James Chetcuti was recently praised for winning the New Car Sales Consultant Rural Premier Award, meaning he was the number one salesman for 2014 among rural dealers. He also won, for the eighth year, the Achiever Status Award.

On top of this, the dealership achieved the 110 club award for a second consecutive year.

This means Wonthaggi dealership successfully achieved more than 110 per cent of Holden sales targets for the year.

Wonthaggi Holden also received another award recently – the Grand Masters Award.

The trophy room alone is enough to give customers peace of mind when they visit Wonthaggi Holden.

Purchasing a new car is stress free for all customers, as each new car comes with a five year warranty for this month only and 12 months free roadside assist.

Dealer principal Tony Cuzzupi said the team at Holden strived to find the most suitable car for each customer.

Though customers come in to the dealership without a clear idea of what they are looking for, the personal one on one service from the expert staff soon helps them make the right decision.

Every Holden also comes with lifetime capped priced servicing, which gives customers the freedom to enjoy great value for the life of the car.

Expert Holden technicians will ensure your car is in great hands during

services.

Wonthaggi Holden is committed to providing excellent service to clients by aiming to exceed their expectations after each service.

Quality care continues in Wonthaggi Holden’s workshop, as service advisor Paul Hammer also received an award for customer service and care.

Tony said Paul was deserving of his award and all customers continually commended him for his exceptional work.

All service and sales customers surveyed at Wonthaggi Holden having given virtually 100 per cent positive feedback, meaning Wonthaggi Holden was one of the most highly rated dealerships in the state.

Come on down and see the team at Wonthaggi Holden, that will ensure you get the best deal possible on a new or used car suited to your needs.

Website launch a blooming success MEENIYAN Town Hall was bustling with gardeners from across South Gippsland gathered for the launch of the Spring is South Gippsland website.

The new website will provide a detailed an information schedule of open gardens, flower shows, community garden walks all horticultural events happening in South Gippsland during spring.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding officially launched the site to a crowd of avid gardeners and horticultural groups from across South Gippsland.

“This is going to be a way of letting everyone know what is happening in South Gippsland,” she said.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien was also pleased with the launch.

“I think this is a fantastic initiative and we are all looking forward to spring

in South Gippsland,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We are extremely lucky to be in such a beautiful part of Australia and this website is a real credit to that.”

The Leongatha Horticultural Society received a $2000 community grant from council to advertise the launch of the website and the accompanying brochure.

Cr Harding encouraged all to get involved.

“Anyone who hosts an open garden or garden walk is welcome to submit their event and it can be listed on the site,” she said.

“The brochure is an excellent publication informing everybody of upcoming events. The marrying of the website and the brochure is brilliant as it brings together all aspects of local parks.”

Council’s community strengthening officer Sophie Dixon was thanked for her support of the launch and extensive input into producing the information brochure.

Authors wow library audience at Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Library attracted more than 50 people from across the region last Wednesday for the Local Authors’ Showcase.

The audience was granted the opportunity to hear from authors from across Bass Coast.

Reporter for The Star, Tayla Kershaw was among the 11 authors selected to present their works and discuss their creative and publishing processes.

Miss Kershaw published Alliance,

the first novel of her fantasy Convergence trilogy last year with Satalyte Publishing.

Having celebrated a year since the release of her debut novel on August 9, Miss Kershaw said while presenting her work was daunting, it was great to discuss the success of authors in the area.

“Speaking to an audience about my work was overwhelming but well worth doing. It was great to see so many local authors achieving their goals,” Miss Kershaw said.

The evening also showcased the works of Greg Buchanan, Sue Saliba,

Terry Guilford, Jellie Wyckelsma, Heather Tobias, Chrissie Edwards, Beth Montgomery, Robyn Harbour, Anne Crawford and Joan Woods.

Gill Di Stefano hosted the evening, delighting audiences with her masterful storytelling.

Wonthaggi Library has a number of upcoming events including a talk by author Tony Birch, a spring clothes swap and Lego Club.

All details can be found at the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation website at wgrlc.eventbrite.com. au or within local network libraries.

Success in writing: Tayla Kershaw spoke about her published novel Alliance at the Wonthaggi Library Local Authors’ Showcase last Wednesday.

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Website growing: from left, Sue Thompson, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Rob Higgs, Lillian Brittain and Fran Grylls at the Spring is South Gippsland website launch.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 15

Newhaven’s night of nights THIRTY-NINE couples were presented to board chair Greg Price and principal Gea Lovell at Newhaven College’s Presentation Ball on Saturday, August 8.

Students and their families enjoyed a formal yet fun evening of dancing and socialising in the College Auditorium in Newhaven.

Through the hard work of the ball

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Drive safely, police urge young motorists IT can often be a daunting experience when a teenager gets their learner’s permit, for both the child and their parents.

Listening intently: from left, Sarin Barnard of Leongatha with Senior Constable Rohan Michael of Leongatha Police talk road safety at the Safe Smart Young Drivers workshop.

The Safe Smart Young Driver Program educates both learner and supervisor drivers about road safety in hope of decreasing the road toll in South Gippsland.

Senior Sergeant Damian Whitford of both Leongatha and Wonthaggi Police has helped run the program in towns across the region. He gave a presentation in Leongatha last Monday, August 10 at the Leongatha football clubrooms.

With 30 in attendance, the Leongatha leg of the presentation received positive feedback from learner and supervising drivers alike.

“We have been working with South Gippsland Shire Council and community groups, as well as with heavy duty drivers to provide a series of presentations,” Sgt Whitford said.

The evening comprised three themes central to safe driving: distracted driving, driving near heavy vehicles and trucks, and the role of the adult supervisor and the examples they set.

Having conducted successful workshops in Mirboo North and Leongatha, the Safe Smart Young Driver Program is heading to Foster on Wednesday, August 19 and Korumburra on Wednesday, August 26.

“We have children turning 16 and going for their learners permits every year so we would like to see these presentations become a yearly event that tours the area,” Sgt Whtiford said.

Birthday celebrations: from left, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Skye Trease, Sandra Fleming, Sharon Dennison and Sonia Fleming of Hair Bairs hairdressing enjoyed a glass of bubbly and birthday cake as the business turned 20 last week. Hair Bairs is situated on Bair Street, Leongatha.

Fishy litter on the nose

By Sarah Vella FISH and fish scraps being dumped in the water at the Port Welshpool boat ramp is unsightly, but is unlikely to pose a threat to the environment.

Signage erected by the South Gippsland Shire Council directs fishermen to take their fish carcasses and offal into deep water to be disposed of.

A council spokesperson said the signs had only been installed for a short while, so the message may not yet be getting through to people.

“Our waste management staff said the placement of bins for disposal of fish waste from the fish cleaning tables is not a viable or practical solution for a couple of reasons,” he said.

“If the bins are specifically intended for the collection of fish waste and the contents of the bins are mostly STA5240004

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comprised of that material, the waste will be classified as prescribed industrial waste and will need to be disposed of to an appropriately licensed facility.

“The Koonwarra landfill is not licensed to accept this type of waste.”

Council’s director of engineering services Anthony Seabrook said the fish tables were installed at the Port Welshpool boat ramp by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning under the enhanced recreational fishing program around five years ago.

“The Port Welshpool boat ramp was identified as a high priority location for fish cleaning tables as part of this program,” he said.

“The purpose of the fish cleaning tables was to encourage fisherman to return the fish waste back into the eco-system which is usual practice for fishing.”

Mr Seabrook said the collection and disposal of fish bins would be cost

prohibitive because there was no appropriate disposal facility within South Gippsland council was aware of.

“Council will not be placing skip bins at Port Welshpool, but will work in partnership with relevant government bodies to look at other options which could alleviate the problem,” he said.

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria encourages people who catch fish to take them home to clean, or clean them at appropriate facilities.

Where facilities are provided, fish waste should be collected regularly by the relevant authority.

In the case of the Port Welshpool boat ramp, a fish cleaning table is provided along with signs advising fish waste should be disposed of appropriately.

Due to the relatively low volume of fish waste being generated at Port Welshpool boat ramp, the potential environmental risk is low.

College trivia night nets Oxfam $10,000 NEWHAVEN College’s Year 12 Student Cabinet members are celebrating the success of their Trivia and Auction Night that reached their fundraising target of $10,000 for Oxfam.

The trivia competition was lots of fun with friendly rivalry between competing teams.

Extra fundraising games included mini golf, table tennis and paper plane flying to test competitors’ skills.

College captains Luke Anstey and Emily Anthony were entertaining hosts for the evening with more than 200 guests enjoying the event. The night was fast paced and filled with humour and spirit.

After eight rounds of brain teasers, puzzles, music, and laughter, Team Epifano was announced the winner by a narrow margin.

However, the true winner of the evening is Oxfam. The Year 12 Student

Standout performers: Team Epifano was victorious at Newhaven College’s trivia night, from left, Carol Fraser, Elaine Epifano, Peter Epifano, Paradee Titulaer, Brad Titulaer, Grant Ryan and Connor Epfano being congratulated by college captain Luke Anstey.

Cabinet chose Oxfam as its charity for 2015 and was drawn to the work it does in the areas of poverty, social justice, climate change, gender, indigenous rights, ethical fashion, food equity and sustainability.

Once again Wardy’s Grand Auction was a highlight of the evening and the Year 12 students were appreciative of the generous support of businesses across the Bass and South

Gippsland shires for donating wonderful items.

Vice principal Jason Scott was generous in his praise for everyone who contributed to the success of the evening.

“Our students never cease to amaze me with their vision, energy and talents. The whole community is proud that students can work together cooperatively to raise money for others in need,” he said.

“There is a wonderful tradition of selfless giving of time and energy by our students and we are delighted by the outcome.”

Students have already held additional fundraising activities throughout the year including free dress days, bake sales and sausage sizzles, and are looking forward to handing over an even more impressive sum to Oxfam on October 9 at a college assembly.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 17

Nursery celebrates 20 years THE Country Gardener Wonthaggi is celebrating 20 years in business with a huge 20 per cent off sale.

Dallas Brown, with the help of his family and Graeme Tuff, opened the Wonthaggi business in mid 1995.

To celebrate the milestone, there will be a 20 per cent discount on everything, including plants, pots and giftware.

The sale began yesterday on Monday,August 17 and runs through untilAugust 30.

This exclusive offer does not include seedlings, tubestock, quotes

and already marked down items.

If you spend $200 or more during the celebration period, you go in the draw for a $200 nursery gift voucher.

“It's a good opportunity to brighten your garden just before spring and a good chance to find some great deals on quality plants,” Dallas said.

He said this was an excellent opportunity for the Country Gardener to receive feedback from its customers.

Dallas selectively hand picks the best quality plants that he sources from both Victorian and interstate growers. Healthy plants

Together again: Alexandra Lawry is reunited with her pet bird Roxy after the cockatiel flew out the door of her Leongatha home.

mean more success and add value to your property.

“We've built up this small family business over the last 20 years, and pride ourselves on buying and selling the best quality plants, and providing personal service,” Dallas said.

The vast range of native and ornamental plants, giftware and pots is very impressive for a small country town retail nursery.

The knowledgeable staff will help you select the right plants for your garden and will offer quality gardening advice.

Call in to the nursery on the Inverloch Road, Wonthaggi and pick up a bargain.

Pet reunited with birthday girl A LEONGATHA girl is delighted after her pet bird was found after flying away.

Alexandra Lawry received Roxy the cockatiel for her eighth birthday.

But the travel-loving bird flew out the door of her home on Sunday, August 9.

“We thought we had lost her,” her mother Laura Gibb said.

She posted a message on Facebook, calling for information about Roxy’s

whereabouts.

“Within hours we had a message that a cockatiel had been found at Brown Street Children’s Centre, on the other side of town,” Ms Gibb said.

“She flew into their yard and landed on the kinder teacher, Wendy Fourie.

They had her in a cage and were caring for her.”

Roxy is now home and Alexandra, and her sister Georgia, are happy little girls once more.

Jobs shake-up

By Stuart Biggins AS A result of the recent Federal Government Jobactive tender, there has been a change in the organisations providing employment services in Gippsland.

The successful tenderers Max Employment, Mission Providence and Sureway are the new providers taking over from Campbell Page, Workways and EIV. MAX Employment managing director Deborah Homewood said MAX Employment sites are ready to service job seekers and employers better than ever before.

“MAX Employment sites across the country are equipped to deliver more innovative and integrated services for both job seekers and employers,” he said.

Milestone: a 20 per cent off sale started yesterday (Monday, August 17) at the Country Gardener Wonthaggi to celebrate 20 years in business. Business owner Dallas Brown is pictured amongst quality plants and giftware.

“Since the government’s announcement in March, our people have worked tirelessly to create a new world class operating environment that will enable more job seekers to find and maintain meaningful employment.

“With the introduction of new technologies and applications, job seekers will enjoy improved connectivity to employers and a tailored approach for sustained success,” she said.

The CEO of Workways, Bryan McCormick, said Workways was disappointed it was unsuccessful in the recent tender.

“Workways’ dedicated staff provided great service to employers and jobseekers in Gippsland over many years,” he said.

“We have continuing employment services in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville, Cairns and the ACT as well as support programs in Victoria.”

The Country Gardener Wonthaggi is celebrating 20 years in business with a

Inverloch path tops council’s list THE Surf Parade footpath is Inverloch’s highest priority.

Though the path project has been put on hold, per Bass Coast Shire Council’s resolution at the March meeting, deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale has received fabulous feedback.

“A path will benefit everyone and seeing the varied users on the existing path is a testament to this,” she said.

“What is different in this section is you don’t have the water visual, elevation or depth of field. Driving this stretch is a beautiful verdant tunnel of sorts.”

Council is waiting to receive expert assessments of the geomorphology and ecology of this section of the coastline.

The terms of reference for these technical studies were based on a meeting with stakeholders, businesses, community organisations and experts.

Cr Crugnale ran a community forum in June that brought to light concerns yet to be resolved, including alignment, surface material, car parking, two way versus one way, erosion hotspots, flooding and storm surges.

For these reasons, Cr Crugnale said the $1.5-2 million infrastructure project must be designed well.

“I would love it to be done in one hit

within the year, however, our annual budget allocation to principle bike networks, although we have increased it significantly, is still limited in terms of delivering a $1.52 million community infrastructure investment,” the deputy mayor said.

“The Surf Parade pathway extension was always going to be a staged three to four year project dependent on external grants and funding. It is the highest priority of the shire and will be validated by yearly budget allocations and we will seek contributions from the State Government.”

Cr Crugnale said council was looking to undertake a feasibility study to identify the off road component between Inverloch and Wonthaggi.

According to Cr Crugnale, the path will benefit the community as the highly sensitive endangered hooded plover breeding area at Port Norman can be better managed, and an alternate route can be provided increasing the success rate of fledglings.

It will also work to improve the safety of dog walkers.

“We do have an amazing network of backstreets and laneways for dog walkers to get around safely at the moment,” she said.

“Wouldn’t it be great if it was more than just a path? If it became a chapter in a narrative of the area creating a synergy and link with the Bunurong Coastal Park?”

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School of rock, or orchestral: back, from left, Lester Berryman, Alistair Newton, Stuart Mackenzie, Allie Lemchens, Rebecca Taylor, Eugene Douglas, and front, from left, Billy O’Loughlin, Laura Richmond, Amy Garlick and Teagan Hughes came together at Leongatha Secondary College to perform with the concert band last Wednesday.

Music program hits a high note S T U D E N T S from across South Gippsland banded together last week at Leongatha Secondary College to perform

music learnt throughout the year.

Korumburra Secondary College, Mirboo North Secondary College, South Gippsland Secondary College and Leongatha Sec-

ondary College came together with students from each school participating in the South Gippsland Music Program.

Established in the early ’80s, the program teaches

Inspiring writers: Karen Bateman (left) and Renee Beasley of Pilot Press invited people passionate about writing to check out their publication, Pilot: a Diary for Writers.

Diary overcomes writer’s block A DIARY designed for writers by two Inverloch women is inspiring authors across Australia.

Karen Bateman and Renee Beasley created Pilot: a Diary for Writers last year.

The 2015 edition was popular and sold out at book store Readings twice.

The 2016 diary will be offered as prizes at the Melbourne Writers Festival and an early print run has been scheduled to meet demand.

“There is nothing like it

in the country,” Ms Beasley said.

The diary is designed to motivate writers to practise their craft and be published.

Each week features a writing tip as a prompt for overcoming writer’s block and there are exercises to extend one’s imagination by writing freely for 10 minutes.

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There are writing tips from well known Australian literary journals, such as Southerly and Verandah, and information about writing courses.

Plus there is the word of the week to broaden a writer’s horizons.

“You have to go to your diary every day of the week so it puts writing front and centre,” Ms Beasley said.

The diary carries Pilot Press’ paper plane logo, a metaphor for launching writers’ careers.

“But it’s not just for new writers but we’ve also had feedback from established writers,” Ms Bateman said.

Ms Bateman has a science background and Ms Beasley is an English and literacy teacher. They met through a writers group in Inverloch.

The diary sells for $19.95 online at www.pilotpress.com.au and is also available at Books and Massage at Inverloch and Turn the Page at Phillip Island.

students across the region how to play musical instruments within a solo setting and in an orchestra or ensemble environment.

Justin Abicare, a teacher with South Gippsland Music Program, said the workshops were a great opportunity for students to play in a social and educational environment.

“These opportunities give students the chance to connect. They get to perform in large groups and also get to experience travelling to perform like professional musicians,” Mr Abicare said.

The students learn within their individual schools through solo weekly music lessons and within school ensembles.

Each of the participating schools learns the same songs so when combined the concert band can play as one with little transition required.

“The program has fostered an interest in music for students. Because it is within school hours and it is heavily subsidised, learning an instrument has become more practical and affordable for many students,” Mr Abicare said.

“Many have gone on to perform in community bands and groups. We have students involved in the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band and the South Gippsland Concert Band, just to name a few.”

The students travel to the annual School Bands Festival every year to perform rehearsed musical pieces. This year, the South Gippsland Music Program is bound for Wangaratta for this year’s event following a successful performance at the 2014 School Bands Festival at Federation Square, Melbourne.

“It is a great opportunity for students to receive constructive feedback on their performance. The festival has three judges who each offer critiques,” Mr Abicare said.

The concert band alongside a collaborative school choir will be performing songs to the schools prior to the festival, with a contemporary performance of Avicii’s The Nights set to be a major highlight.

Children bring joy: new centre manager at Brown Street Children’s Centre in Leongatha, Kristy Davey, enjoys some winter sun with Dustin Wilson, Bella (Lucy) McDonald and Madison Beyer.

Happiest children on the street NURTURE One Brown Street Children’s Centre has over a decade of experience in providing children with the best preschool education.

Centre manager Kristy Davey and the faculty of qualified teachers at the Leongatha centre are committed to ensuring every child was granted endless opportunities for imaginative play and learning.

Last week the childcare centre hosted an information session for prospective families. Mrs Davey believed 2016 will be a big, exciting year for children at Brown Street.

“Enrolments are now open for 2016 and we do still have places available,” Mrs Davey said of the 120 child capacity.

“We offer the best in care and education to children, and strive to cater to the needs of any child who walks through our doors.”

Brown Street has always endeavoured to suit the various requirements of care for families in South Gippsland by providing extended open hours from 6.30am to 6pm.

“We offer before and after school care for

families so parents can rest easy regardless of other commitments,” Mrs Davey said.

The centre also excels in providing a nurturing environment for children to both learn and play from the age of six months to six years old.

With one teacher for every four children, parents can be assured their child is getting the utmost level of education and attention.

“We have an excellent team of staff working here, all of whom are qualified to provide the best education for the children,” Mrs Davey said.

Brown Street’s curriculum and structure aims to prepare children for primary school and beyond, with an environment focused on fostering creativity and discovery.

“We embrace differences that make us unique, and provide experiences and opportunities for children and their families to express their individuality within the centre,” Mrs Davey said.

All prospective families are encouraged to visit the Leongatha centre to witness firsthand the state of the art facilities and cheerful classroom environment.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding

COUNCIL was surprised by the recent, unexpected announcement of a plan to create a landfill at Leongatha South.

I am a little disappointed in the way the facility developers, Veolia, have handled the situation as Council did not know about the plan until it was contacted by residents wanting to know the facts.

Veolia has not yet submitted a planning application to Council. If and when it does, we are committed to providing the community with every opportunity to provide feedback.

In the meantime, I encourage residents who want to learn more about the proposal to contact Veolia directly or to visit their website. Details can be found on Council’s website.

I strongly encourage people to make public presentations at Council meetings. This is your opportunity to be heard in a formal setting and to address an agenda item.

It’s about representing your views to Council or Council committees when we are considering items of interest to the community, but remember booking times are essential.

The dedication by Council staff to produce a new usable, simple and logically organised website is almost finalised.

Still at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, the new website will fit to your computer, tablet or smartphone screen.

The site will continue to be an evolving project to ensure content is current, and we provide as many opportunities as possible for our residents and visitors to ‘self-serve’ and transact their business with council from their devices. It will certainly make life a lot easier.

Another new website, that is a one-stop shop for everything horticultural in South Gippsland, is now up and running.

I attended the launch of the website, www. springissouthgippsland.com.au, in Meeniyan last week where the event brought together a number of horticultural groups and businesses into one big bunch of floral festivity.

With the help of council funding, the Spring is South Gippsland project is where visitors can see our natural landscapes, find our parks and gardens, and visit our garden festivals, walks and shows with just one click.

It really is a unique idea that will ensure residents and visitors alike will get the most out of what South Gippsland has to offer in the spring season.

I am concerned at the federal funding cuts to the ABC and SBS, and what they mean for us.

Countries around the world are expanding their international broadcasting services as key instruments of public diplomacy.

It sends a strange message to the region the government does not want to use the most powerful communication tools available to it to talk to its regional neighbours, like us, about Australia.

I have been talking with Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, about the issues and will be keeping a close eye on how things play out.

Finally, I would like to congratulate Senator Tony Smith, Member of the Australian Parliament for Casey, for being elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. He was elected unopposed and it’s exciting to have a politician from a nearby shire chosen to assume such a high and important role.

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Builder strives to please KANE Worthy loves to make clients’ dream homes become a reality.

The Inverloch builder is with them every step of the way.

From design through to completion, his business Kane Worthy Constructions offers a full building service that makes creating a new home an enjoyable experience.

With 15 years in the building industry, gained from working throughout South Gippsland, Melbourne and in Queensland, Kane is familiar with contemporary standards and designs that not only make homes comfortable to live in, but also environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

“We spend a lot of time with clients early to help them with their plans. People can give us a budget and we work with them to get the most out of it,” he said.

“Building an open and honest relationship with clients is important to me.

Working closely with clients to share and adapt ideas really enables clients to add their own personality to their project.

“Ultimately we want clients to enjoy the process; building a home that is not only functional and caters for clients’ needs, but also becomes a place where they can relax and enjoy the company of friends and family; something they help to create.”

Kane Worthy Constructions promises personalised

designs and service, ensuring every home is like no other.

With a team of four fulltime carpenters, Kane travels wherever the work is.

“I have carefully selected people that are equally as passionate about their trade and the final outcome as I am,” he said.

Being a registered builder and having a diploma of project management from the reputable Holmesglen TAFE college, Kane guarantees a quality finish with attention to detail.

He is a member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria and has worked with numerous builders to gain a diversity of experiences and skills.

“Running my own business has always been the way I have wanted to head,” Kane said.

“I was initially interested in business management and I like the physical side of building, so now I have the best of both worlds.

“Building a house is like building a bit of history.”

Raised in Korumburra, Kane is the third generation of his family to call South Gippsland home and is now helping others enjoy living in this magical part of Australia.

If you are considering building a new home or undertaking renovations, contact Kane on 0419 312 297 to discover how to achieve your goal.

Alternatively, see the website kaneworthy.com.au Kane also undertakes commercial work and other

projects. His team built the new patrol tower for the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club at Inverloch’s main surf beach.

Fine craftsmanship: Kane Worthy and his team at Kane Worthy Constructions create homes clients dream of.

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Pruning backs growth LOCAL apple producer Mark Brammer delivered an engaging and educational presentation to a group of 20 participants at the Leongatha Community Garden recently.

Organised by vice president Tim Howard, the day focused on teaching participants different pruning techniques, which types of trees are more suited to the South Gippsland climate and how to get the best from your crop.

Community garden member Cheryl Lamb organised a beautiful hearty lunch that was enjoyed by all.

Following lunch, the group used the newly acquired skills and spent several hours pruning the fruit trees in the Koorooman House garden at the rear of the Leongatha Hospital.

On a truly stunning winter day, participants gained further horticultural skills, experience and knowledge to bring back to use in the community garden and their own gardens.

Sharp cutting: secateurs and saw poised, Mark Brammer shows, from left, Cheryl Lamb, Richard Lester and Mary Hazelwood the best techniques to prune this apple tree.

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Quality choice for a good night’s sleep RIGBYS Homemakers is committed to helping you sleep easy.

The knockout sale is now on with excellent savings on all mattresses across the Wonthaggi store until Saturday only.

All bedroom furniture has been reduced and there are great savings to be had

on all the favourite Australian brands: Sealy, Sleepmaker and Therapedic.

The Sealy range is the most popular worldwide.

Rigbys Homemakers stock an excellent range of Sealy posturepedics at outstanding introductory prices.

There are more than 40 mattresses in store ready to go, ranging from firm to ultra plush.

Queen size mattresses are on sale starting at $199, all the way up to the top comfort range at $2999.

For a good night’s rest in ideal temperatures, customers may consider picking up a gel infused mattress.

The gel infused mattresses work to expel heat rather than generating it.

“We’ve got a mattress

here to suit every individual need,” Glenn Rigby said.

“Feel free to come in and try them out. When it comes to mattresses, it’s all about the feel and support level they provide,

not the looks.”

A huge range of bedroom furniture is available for purchase from traditional style timber suites and children’s furniture to contemporary stylish

suites.

Rigbys Homemakers strive to help their customers find the optimum comfort and support in their purchase.

“This is a great oppor-

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“Come in and see the expert sales staff to help you select the ideal addition to your bedroom.”

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Build with the trusted local CREATING liveable coastal and country homes is at the heart of Coldon Homes’ success.

Their dedicated team of draftsmen and builders live, work and play in this unique part of the world, and know how to create homes that suit their clients’ lifestyles.

Their sales consultants ask the right questions to make sure each client gets a solution that matches their many needs, and all throughout the process you are dealing with people who care about the end result.

After all, they are probably going to meet you around the town from time to time.

Each home is built using local trades and suppliers, keeping the local economy ticking over. From frames to finishing touches, the homes have the signature of Gippsland throughout.

And like the local region, Coldon Homes continue to evolve.

Their latest office in the main street of Wonthaggi is the perfect example of

Stunning lifestyle: two storey living, ideal for country and coastal environs, is a specialty of Coldon Homes. The Oasis is a perennial favourite and a stunning example of the upside down design, with living areas positioned to capture views and breezes.

Fresh take: the Baxter is a traditional approach to Australian living. With a brick veneer construction and a zoned floor plan providing ample room for families, this home is a popular choice that can be individualised to suit your personal style and taste.

the development of their style and sophistication.

From the street you can look into the perfect vignette of Coldon Living, encapsulated as a slice of life consisting of a designer kitchen, meals and living area.

Coldon Homes are currently offering a special deal to encourage local living.

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The Vicars Estate in Wonthaggi has a great selection of land available, and for a limited time, any purchaser of land who subsequently decides to build a Coldon Home design will get a $5000 discount on the build price of their home, providing the building contract is signed within six months of set-

tling on the land.

Imagine what you can do with a $5000 discount on the build price of a new home.

Many of the extras that make a home your very own can become achievable, such as landscaping, furniture, electronics and more.

To learn more, drop

into one of their two sales centres in Wonthaggi. Conveniently located at 111 Graham Street or on Cape Paterson Road near Mitre 10, each office has a sales professional waiting to introduce you to the Coldon Homes experience. Phone 5672 1999 or visit their website at www. coldonhomes.com.au.

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DANCERS from across Victoria recently came together for the Great Southern Star Eisteddfod at Mesley Hall, Leongatha.

In its sixth year, the eisteddfod displayed some of the highest quality dance, with local dancers returning home victorious from the Australian Teachers of Dance Australasian Scholarships just prior to competition.

In her first year presiding over the eisteddfod committee, Nella Mitchelson and her team pulled together a seamless event.

With plans already underway for next year’s eisteddfod, there is no stopping pp g the ggrowing g

local attraction.

“The committee and I are always thinking ahead. It is such a big event to plan and we really need to put in the time to make it run smoothly,” Mrs Mitchelson said.

Dancers descended on the competition hailing from Melbourne and beyond. Mrs Mitchelson stressed the friendly nature of the competition has remained intact despite growth in numbers.

“We have always promoted healthy competition. The girls see it as an opportunity to catch up with friends rather than to compete against them,” she said.

After having filled the three day program within two weeks of submissions, next year’s eisteddfod is sure to continue.

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Eisteddfod 2. Graceful girls: Maya Williams, Siobhan Cooper and Taya Cameron remained calm prior to taking the stage at the eisteddfod.

3. Smooth flow: Lisa Pellin Dancers, from left, Chloe Hogan, Morgan Bolam, Jonti Westaway and Morgan Mitchelson in their costumes and ready to take the stage at the Great Southern Star Eisteddfod.

4. A perfect performance: Modern Jazz Troupe 14 and Under performers from Susan Green School of Dance (Foster). Back, from left, Matilda Traill, Belle Cocksedge, Mackinley O’Sullivan, Courtney Zuidema and Amy Tudor. Front, from left, Yasmin Duursma, Leila Tracy and Issy Standfield wowed the crowd at the eisteddfod.

5. Hitting a high note: Lisa Pellin Dancers (Leongatha), Tap Troupe 10 and Under. Back, from left, Siobhan Cooper, Grace Patterson, Ruby Adkins. Front, from left, Claudia Leys, Taya Cameron, Chloe Fox, Maya Williams.

6. All that jazz: from left, Marcelle Luz, Teyalee Trewin, Ella Mahoney and Claire Cake competed in various sections throughout the competition.

7. Jazz hands and dazzling smiles: Lisa Pellin Dancers (Leongatha) Modern Jazz Troupe 14 and Under. Back, from left, Lily Fox, Tilly Thorpe, Cleo Hogan, Bella Thorpe. Front, from left, Chloe Adkins, Jackson Patterson, Morgan Mitchelson.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

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HIS well maintained property offers a huge opportunity as a family home while being perfectly suited for a home based business.

Because of its location

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Situated a stone’s throw from the CBD and an easy walk to the Leongatha School Precinct it offers a great location with street exposure.

This Californian Bungalow style home has a great look from the street and consists of four bedrooms and a huge sun filled recently renovated kitchen, living area with a great outlook into the neat private backyard.

At the rear of the property is a large double garage

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The garage boasts huge modern aluminium stacker doors with great access from the rear lane.

This property represents a unique opportunity in a highly visible location with huge potential due to the changing nature of the part of town.

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ANTASTIC views over the surrounding countryside gives a great feel to this impressive home built on the top side of the street.

The property consists of three large bedrooms with the master bedroom having an ensuite and walk in robes and others all with built in robes.

There are two large living areas, one that makes a great space, combining the kitchen, dining and lounge and

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The bathroom has a bath and separate shower recess and is as neat as a pin; the laundry is large with good storage.

The home is heated by a reverse cycle air conditioner, solid fuel heater and also has an open fire place.

Externally there is a impressive covered verandah to the side and front of the house that gives the property a touch of class. There is a a large double garage come workshop at the rear of the property which has vehicle access

and also provides a storage area for a caravan or trailer.

This home is in a great location in the heart of the school precinct and represents fantastic value for money, you couldn’t get anywhere near replacing this property in today’s market for this sort of money, and it would be an ideal investment for anyone looking to step up into a quality home for a budget price.

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Access to the backyard for trailers is available, with scope to be extended for caravan or boat storage.

Given the size of land, subdivision could also be a possibility (STCA.) While some rooms in this solid family home have recently been painted and recarpeted, renovators and builders will see the potential to improve on what is already a comfortable family home.

Entry leads into a spacious lounge which has or-

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Further on, appliances in the spacious partially renovated kitchen include Fisher and Paykel double wall oven, electric hotplates, pantry and central breakfast bar.

An open dining room adjoins the kitchen.

This is a property that has plenty of storage, the dining room containing four large cupboards.

There are multiple linen and utility cupboards throughout the home as well.

The dining room has direct access out to a long sunroom, a place for relaxation overlooking the back yard.

Two of the three bedrooms have plenty of built in robe storage, the third has a wardrobe.

A family bathroom with separate shower and bath is central to all bedrooms.

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Lawns, a large vegetable patch, fruit trees, garden sheds, two small tanks and a fenced off pet area can all be found in the sunny backyard.

Just a short easy walk to the shops and schools, this property will also suit retirees and families.

Please note there is an option for almost all furniture to be purchased.

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the area is so popular.

This home, on 29 acres (approx.), offers fully appointed modern living, with nearly every room enjoying views out over the property.

The galley kitchen, with stone benchtops and huge walk in pantry, is the hub of the open plan living.

Opening out to the north east

is the covered outdoor deck, perfect for relaxed entertaining.

The lounge/TV area also has a built in window seat if curling up with a good book is your preference.

A solid fuel heater plus split system air con keep things comfortable in all seasons.

The house has four bedrooms in all, with a master bedroom that you’ll never want to leave, incorporating a parents retreat, enormous walk in (and around) robe, and a luxurious ensuite with freestanding bath, shower and double vanity.

Outside there’s a built in pool, as well as plenty of shedding and a set of cattleyards.

The land slopes gently to the east, and includes around five acres of native gums.

There’s convenience for the kids as well, with the school bus stop at the corner of the property.

Offering a magnificent combination of land and modern living, this property captures what country lifestyle living is all about.

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HIS superb home is located in a lovely, quiet street opposite a large park and swimming pool.

With four bedrooms, this home ticks all of the boxes.

The home offers an open plan style kitchen, dining and lounge, with the kitchen boasting all the modern cons including gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, walk in pantry and appliance cupboard.

The lounge is heated by a reverse cycle split system and solid fuel heater, and boasts stunning Tassie oak floor boards.

From the lounge, a sliding door leads you outside to the undercover patio with open fire place.

This comfortable space overlooks the back yard.

A good sized parents retreat with ensuite includes a spa bath, walk in robe, reverse cycle and small deck.

Two of the three other bedrooms have built in robes.

Other features include 3kw solar electricity, garden shed and much more.

In all, a great family home, inspection is sure to impress.

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• 2 generous 3BRs, 2-way bathroom. 7 Star energy rating • Spacious kitchen/dining/lounge room. Dbl glazed windows • Covered outdoor living, solar hot water, landscaped gardens

• 3 BR/ 3 bathrooms. Kitchen/ dining/lounge- R/C & SF heater • 2nd lounge with own entry. Office. Drive through dbl carport • Single-tandem lock-up shed. Easy 2 minute walk to supermarkets

• Character filled 3BR home in town centre, 835m² block (approx.)

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• Lge kitchen/meals/family room. 2nd larger living room. Ducted htg.

• Single garage, separate studio, concrete bay for truck/multiple parking

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The home includes four bedrooms.

The main bedroom features a walk in robe and two bedrooms have built in robes.

Caesar stone vanities are in both the ensuite and family bathrooms along with quality hardware follow the theme of this well appointed home.

The formal lounge area, with hardwood stacker doors that open up to the front of the house to the surrounds, creates a perfect entertainment area.

An extensive paved Alfresco / BBQ area is bordered by raised garden beds.

The home is supported by a range of appliances for year round comfort including reverse cycle split systems, evaporative cooling, ducted gas heating, solid fuel heating, and ceiling fans to main rooms.

Other features include beautiful bamboo flooring throughout most of the home, carpets to three bedrooms and a ducted vac system Two sheds (6x3 and 3x3) with concrete flooring are featured outside, as well as a double colour bond carport.

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the focus of the home is an enormous open plan living space, with a wall of mostly glass that opens to a magnificent, tiered deck, taking in elevated views across the property and beyond.

This living zone incorporates a superb hostess kitchen and an expansive living area with easy room for meals and lounging.

Heating and cooling is taken care of via solid fuel fire and reverse cycle air conditioner.

There is also solar hot water and 1.5kw solar power.

The three bedrooms are generous in size and have built in robes with the master bedroom having access to the very smart main bathroom.

This easy living style has been extended to incorporate additional accommodation and recreational spaces via a protected and covered causeway that runs along the length of the home.

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Incorporated is an additional recreation room fitted out with exercise equipment and portable sauna, adding to the hint of Scandinavia.

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Bass Coast

BUSINESS AWARDS

2015

Winners Announced Friday August 21

Bass Coast’s top businesses BUSINESSES in Bass Coast will find out which ones are the best of the best at an awards presentation dinner this Friday, August 21 at RACV Inverloch Resort, Inverloch.

Already many businesses have received recognition after being nominated as finalists.

The awards recognise businesses who have worked hard over the last 12 months.

The judges look out for innovation, service provision, upgrading of facilities, access, best new business or exceptional work in marketing.

Finalists are motivated to continue to make their businesses better each year. Those nominated and the categories are: Business excellence up to five employees: Grantville Pharmacy, Grantville; My 24/7 Gym, San Remo; Sargeant’s Bass Coast Conveyancing, Cowes; and TNT Explosive Printz,

Wonthaggi.

Business excellence six and more employees: A Maze’N Things, Phillip Island; Connell’s Bakery, Wonthaggi; Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville; San Remo Licensed Supermarket, San Remo; and Wildlife Coast Cruises, Cowes.

Marketing and promotion: Anchor Belle Holiday Park, Cowes; Connell’s Bakery, Wonthaggi; and Wildlife Coast Cruises, Cowes.

New business: Click and Stay,

Cowes; Dory’s Fish and Chippery, Wonthaggi; Mark Farmer Financial Solutions, Wonthaggi; and The Shearing Shed, Phillip Island.

Environment and sustainability: Inverloch Supermarket, Inverloch; Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville, Phillip Island Bodyworks, Cowes; and San Remo Licensed Supermarket, San Remo.

Good access is good business: Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville; National Vietnam Veterans Mu-

seum, Phillip Island; Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment Centre, Cowes; Wildlife Coast Cruises, Cowes; and Wonthaggi Newsagency, Wonthaggi.

The business of the year and the people’s choice business of the year will also be announced on the night.

Winners from the 2014 Bass Coast Business Awards include Wildlife Coast Cruises, winner of the business of the year and Cowes Caravan Park picked up the people’s choice award.

Financial goals sorted MARK Farmer Financial Solutions is helping Bass Coast achieve its financial goals with confidence.

Since opening the financial planning business in April, 2014, Mr Farmer has developed a quality service the community can count on for expert advice.

Operating from McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, the business offers clients the best possible outcome when the time comes to develop strategies to achieve financial and lifestyle goals.

After 18 years working for the National Australia Bank (NAB), Mr

Farmer is a certified financial planner and is dedicated to developing long term relationships with his clients to ensure they are ready for whatever the future holds.

Having held a senior position at NAB, Mr Farmer has firsthand experience on both sides of financial planning.

Mr Farmer prides himself on his service and financially educating his clients. He specialises in superannuation, retirement planning, wealth creation, and the implementation of income and life insurance.

He is joined by his wife Joanne Farmer, who is the business’ office

manager.

She has had a diverse career ranging from managed fund administration to working as a personal assistant at both the head office of Exxon Mobil and Hewlett Packard in Melbourne.

Mrs Farmer possesses a rare combination of industry experience and expertise office management, making her a valuable part of the business.

Mr Farmer said the Bass Coast Business Awards have given him the opportunity to increase brand awareness for the business and he is appreciative of the support the community has shown in engaging his services since first opening.

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The newsagency now stocks myki visitor packs to help you on your way for a trip to the city.

Seniors, children, concession and adults can pick up a visitor pack, which includes a card, myki money

and discount vouchers to favourite Victorian attractions such as the Melbourne Aquarium and Sovereign Hill at Ballarat.

“We received the myki vouchers after they were discussed at the public transport meeting recently,” Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming said.

“We had them within

a fortnight, which is fantastic.”

The newsagency is now the go to place for Citylink day passes, toll invoices and infringement reminder notices. However, the newsagency does not have a machine to top up myki cards.

Local books are also proudly on sale at the newsagency.

The Banksia Lady, written by Carolyn Landon, is in stock and she may hold an in-store book signing.

There is also a high quality range of giftware ready for purchase, including a nice range of eclectic teapots.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so stop in and have a look at the bits and pieces to be found at the newsagency, including quirky bottleholders.

Fiona said the newsagency’s participation in the upcoming Bass Coast Business Awards is helping to improve the business’ vibe.

“The way Bass Coast Shire Council has looked after small businesses has been good,” Fiona said.

“It’s been good to see businesses jump on board and we’ve been given tools to help our businesses make an impression.

“We are pleased to be in it and we are rapt to be finalists.”

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BUSINESS AWARDS

2015

Winners Announced Friday August 21

Warm welcome: from left, the friendly team at Anchor Belle Holiday Park at Cowes includes Neil Wolfenden, Amy James, Sonya Kirby, Carole-Anne Wolfenden and Brad Wolfenden.

New addition: store manager Shayne Crawford and assistant manager Lindi Anderson proudly stand in front of their state of the art closed door refrigeration at San Remo IGA.

Expansion boosts supermarket BUSINESS has been booming since the expansion of the San Remo IGA. Shoppers have appreciated the wide variety of groceries and every day needs in store since the supermarket’s grand opening in December 2014.

Described as practical and convenient, all departments are now double the size.

Customers can now enjoy the freedom to do a full week’s shop in one trip and are met with exceptional customer service from the friendly staff.

San Remo IGA has also considered its environmental footprint by implementing energy saving refrigerators.

Manager Shayne Crawford said the staff at IGA were grateful for the support of the community who remained loyal customers during the rebuild.

Now the supermarket has settled, Shayne said staff are starting to see the benefits and customers are providing positive feedback.

This is the first time the business has featured in the Bass Coast Business Awards, which has helped

to promote general awareness of the fresh look supermarket.

“Mainly we want to say how proud we are of our staff, the builders at TS Constructions and everyone else who contributed to the success of this

project,” Shayne said.

San Remo IGA is a finalist in the business excellence section and for the environmental and sustainability award, and is in with a chance to take out the overall award as well.

Holidays to remember THERE’S no doubt many holidaymakers are lured to Phillip Island by the famed Anchor Belle Holiday Park at Cowes.

The park offers an idyllic destination for a family holiday, with extensive facilities and managed by a family dedicated to visitors enjoying memorable stays, again and again.

Anchor Belle is a finalist in the marketing and promotion category of the Bass Coast Business Awards.

While the park is already a standout accommodation venue on the island, Anchor Belle continues to raise the bar with improvements ongoing.

Another 30 sites could be added to supplement the cabins and other

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on-site accommodation. The park offers 90 annual sites and 35 tourist sites, and is now seeking to be the first Cowes caravan park to offer en suite sites.

Anchor Belle is nestled on 2.5 hectares of bush, 100 metres from the bush and 2km from Cowes’ retail and restaurant precinct.

Some families have been holidaying at Anchor Belle for three generations.

The park is now run by Neil and Carole-Anne Wolfenden, and their daughter Amy James. Neil’s parents, Levine and the late Norm Wolfenden, began the park more than 55 years ago.

“We really went in to the awards to raise the profile of our industry

and tourism on the island, but we’ve always supported promotion of the island so we thought it was a good thing to be involved in,” CaroleAnne said.

Guests appreciate the UV protected indoor heated pool (closed during third Victorian school term), family atmosphere, free barbecues and camp kitchen, children’s playground, shady grassed sites (most near amenities), sheltered tent and caravan sites, laundry facilities, infant bathroom, internet kiosk, boat park, computer games room, lounge/ TV room, excellent modern amenities with disabled access, park cabins, deluxe two bedroom cabins, deluxe three bedroom cabins and luxury townhouses.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

World class musicians coming MUSIC lovers will have a rare opportunity to hear a band of international regard perform in Leongatha this month.

The Salvation Army’s Melbourne Staff Band will play at the army’s modern complex in Leongatha on the weekend of August 29 and 30.

The army’s major Ron

Cochrane urged the community to not miss out on the special occasion.

“The Melbourne Staff Band is made of the best bandsmen in all the Salvation Army bands in

Melbourne so it’s the cream of our musicians,” he said.

The band recently returned from England and will present a unique, multi-media concert on

the Saturday evening comprising a video presentation and roving musicians.

The audience will be seated around the band, guaranteeing everyone an optimal view of the band as musicians play a collection of marches, selections, solos and general brass band pieces.

The Saturday evening show begins at 7pm. Tickets can be bought at the door for $10 per person or $25 per family.

Earlier on Saturday at 2pm, musicians are invited to join the band for

a workshop at the army complex for a modest cost of $5 per person. Young musicians have been invited from schools to learn from experienced, talented musicians.

On Sunday, the band will lead the army’s worship service which will have a more traditional flavour, from 10am.

In the afternoon, from 2pm, the band will hold a free pleasant Sunday afternoon concert of a contemporary nature.

The army’s new Leongatha complex is located at the corner of Long and

Ogilvy streets.

To book for the workshop and concerts, phone captain Martyn Scrimshaw at the Leongatha Salvation Army Corps on 5662 6411 or email martyn.scrimshaw@aus.salvationarmy. org

Step back in time at ball THE Wonthaggi Business Association (WBA) annual Christmas ball is fast approaching.

Weekend to remember: The Salvation Army’s Melbourne Staff Band is coming to Leongatha for a weekend of music on August 29 and 30.

The thirty fifth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

2001: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Proposal and Boggs Variety Show

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Lyric's production of Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat was the feature for the year and involved more than 200 people in its production.

One of director Colin Mitchell's biggest ambitions for the performance was for the cast to be supported by a large choir of children aged between 10 and 16.

Auditions for the choir were held on February 22 and resulted in a group of 80 South Gippsland children.

Due to the extensive wardrobe for the show and the necessity for a correspondingly large space for rehearsals, Lyric's studio and playhouse were not able to accommodate everything.

One of the group's business supporters owned a vacant building nearby, which they loaned to Lyric for the use of the wardrobe department for the duration of the

show.

Jenny Paproth agreed to undertake direction of the choir and Amy Young started organising musicians and conducting cast rehearsals in February.

In March, Lyric held a launch for Joseph in a bid to make the production a true community project.

“This idea is to open Lyric up to a wider sweep of creative people in the community,” director Colin Mitchell said.

“The performing arts is an opportunity to combine all of the artistic talents in the area, whether that be painting, sculpture, music, dance or drama.”

The launch was successful and the former Federal Arts Minister Peter McGauran was among the many potential sponsors and supporters attending.

Joseph enjoyed a sell out season of 11 performances in June, leaving Lyric with a profit of $17,493.

In October, it was reported the rehearsals for the one act play The Proposal directed by Mary Eagger were going well.

Colourful coat: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat was a massive performance for LyricTheatre in 2001.

It was to be an entry in One Act Play Festival in Foster on November 10.

The Proposal had a cast of three: David Panther, Graeme Andrews and Michelle Dal Masetto. Mary Eagger was given an award for best director for the show.

At the AGM in November, the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award was presented to Maree Hemming for her performance in Joseph and to Ben Powney for his work with Lyric Youth Theatre during the year.

Retiring president Graeme O'Connor also presented foundation member John Watson with a life membership.

The touring Christmas show for the year was entitled Boggs Variety Show, which opened at the Leongatha Masonic Hall on November 23.

The production played a season of seven shows over three weeks at venues in Tarwin Lower, Inverloch, Meeniyan and Leongatha.

Finishing on December 8, the touring made a successful profit of $4000.

At the final committee meeting it was reported the late Max Hastings would direct a joint performance of Guys and Dolls with Lyric and FAMDA in 2002.

Neil Goodwin was appointed artistic director and the musical director was to be SueArney.

Set and costume design were to be created by Colin Mitchell and the coordinators were to be Jeremy Curtis and Dianne Paragreen.

Lisa Pellin was invited to provide the choreography and performance dates were tentatively set for August and September.

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THE first year of the new millennium heralded a welcome change in both the fortunes of Lyric Theatre and the morale of its members.

With a roaring 1920s theme, all guests are encouraged to dress up and attend the event at Wonthaggi’s Caledonian Hotel on December 12.

Town manager Hannah Quilford confirmed there would be a 1920s style roulette table available to entertain the guests, as well as an old style photo booth.

WBA is also in the process of organising classic 1920s cars to take guests to the function.

A seven piece band called the Soultanas, who play a bit of everything, not just 1920s music, will entertain.

“We have 300 tickets available and we are expecting a sell out,” Ms Quilford said.

“Make sure you get in quick.”

Tickets will cost $90 for WBA members and $95 for non-members.

The ticket price includes all food, entertainment and a three hour drinks package, which includes beer, wine and soft drink.

Tickets can be bought directly from the Caledonian Hotel.

This year’s major sponsor is Rob Lee, who is a finance consultant based in Wonthaggi.

Mr Lee has provided most of the expenses and the WBA is grateful for his contributions.

Guests at the Christmas ball can once again expect the venue to be decked out in beautiful decorations.

“When they enter the room, we are aiming to make them feel like they’ve stepped into a time machine,” Ms Quilford said.

Be sure to book your tickets to enjoy this spectacular night.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

deVine turns 10 DEVINE Restaurant at djinta djinta Winery is celebrating its 10th year in operation at Kardella South.

You are invited to a magical 10th anniversary celebration from 6pm on August 29.

Held in the deVine Restaurant, Opera Plus will mesmerise the audience with classic tunes from the Swoon Collection.

With three sets to the live show including soprano Jane O’Toole, mezzo Jenny Wakefield, tenor Raymond Khong, baritone Ian Cousins and pianist Sue Goessling, you will be captivated by the rapturous performance.

and run both the deVine Restaurant and vineyard operations,” Eleonor said.

Eleonor also thanked the loyal clients, local supporters and the wonderful staff who have supported the restaurant over the years.

“We’ve had many great reports of amazing hospitality and wonderful events over the years, and we look forward to the upcoming season and the years to come,” she said.

To make a reservation for the 10 year anniversary special, call 5658 1163. djinta djinta Winery also has plenty of events coming up all the way through to Christmas, so be sure to get your bookings in.

Chef Steve Webber has been intricately planning the evening’s menu.

With a complimentary glass of djinta djinta bubbles in hand, guests will enjoy an assortment of delectable arrival canapés.

This will then be followed by an alternating sumptuous mains and finished off with a luscious alternating dessert, plus tea and coffee.

Proprietor Eleonor Biro said since starting operation 10 years ago, the staff have endured many challenges and obstacles, but were given a rewarding journey.

“Firstly I’d like to say thank you to my husband Alex who has had so much trust and faith in my abilities to operate

Fashion to raise funds THERE is nothing better than doing what you love for a job.

So when Kate Adkins recognised her passion for event planning she knew exactly what she wanted to do.

Mrs Adkins started her business Events by Kate in 2011 and has not looked back since.

“I have always loved a great party, and all the detail and fun that goes in to making it happen,” she said.

Mrs Adkins is accomplished in managing and styling a range of events including weddings, corporate functions and styled shoots.

Her latest project is the upcoming Fashion Runway Event at Inverloch Community Hub, an evening dedicated to showcasing spring fashion by local stores Mika + Max Boutique and Influ-

ence on Dusk, while donating some of the proceeds to a worthy cause.

Mrs Adkins’ close friend Danielle Mackie is a part of a local team Wonder-fullWomen, which is fundraising for The Weekend to End Women’s Cancer benefiting Peter Mac. The Fashion Runway Event is one of many ways Mrs Mackie’s team will be raising funds between now and April next year.

“This is my way of helping Danielle by donating some of the proceeds of the runway event which will help reach her personal target of $2000 with the teams target totalling $12,000,” Mrs Adkins said.

“Like so many of us, we have been touched by women’s cancer in our family and circle of friends. If we can all pull together to do our little bit, hopefully all of our girls

can benefit in the future.”

Always looking to support businesses in the area, Mrs Adkins has engaged the services of local makeup artist Melissa Maier and hair stylist Nikarla Bishop to put the final touches on the professional models taking the runway.

“This event is an opportunity for the community to enjoy a wonderful night out.

We will be transforming the hub into a stylish space and highlighting different talents in our community throughout the evening,” Mrs Adkins said.

On arrival, guests will be treated to the delightful vocals of Elly Poletti before indulging in a delicious three course meal from Brent Sinclair Catering.

Guests can enjoy the music of Renae Cassar playing through the night and the chance to win some incredible prizes will keep everybody on their toes.

Local photographer Shelley Price will capture the beauty of the evening with her stunning photography.

“It is exciting to be able to create something yourself for the whole community to be involved in. We have received a wonderful response so far. We can comfortably fit 250 in the community hub and it would be fantastic to see this target reached.” Mrs Adkins said.

The Fashion Runway Event will be held on Friday, September 11 at the hub at Inverloch. Get in now to experience a wonderful evening of fashion, food and local talent.

Fashion fundraiser: from left, Danielle Mackie, Kate Adkins, Influence on Dusk’s Judy Stone and Mika + Max’s Tamika Pedlow will be running a Fashion Runway Event at the Inverloch Community Hub to raise money for The Weekend to End Women’s Cancer benefiting Peter Mac.

Freemasons of Wonthaggi present

Sunday Afternoon Concert for Rose Lodge Aged Care Building Appeal At the Wonthaggi Arts Centre Enjoy the Bass Coast Chorale, Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Stringz Costero Tickets $25 at the Workmen’s Club or at the door Lucky programs

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Celebrate: from left, proprietor Eleonor Biro, viticulturalist Andy Howell, marketing and advertising’s Stephanie Biro and chef Steve Webber toast to 10 years in business at the deVine Restaurant at djinta djinta Winery.

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• OBITUARY

Bob was a hero to many ROBERT Bloch was an extraordinary man loved by his family, friends and the community of Meeniyan.

JACK Tyler Anderson was born at Bass Coast Health on August 4 to DebbieMaree Little and Scott Anderson of Inverloch.

DANE Elliot Olden was born on August 1 at Leongatha Hospital. Dane is the third child for Simon and Allison of Inverloch and a brother for Curtis, 3, and Zara, 1.

Left, KASSIDY Susan Biggs was born on August 7 at the Leongatha Hospital. Kassidy is the first daughter for Michael and Kate of Leongatha and a sister for Luca, 2.

Robert Olaf Bloch was born to parents Jean and Olaf Bloch at Sale Hospital on July 8, 1924.

Mr Bloch attended Yarram High School, where he fostered his three passions: aeroplanes, becoming a pilot and motor cars.

Since birth, these passions became pivotal in many of the decisions he made in his life.

He was always driven by his goals and went to great lengths to achieve them.

Following the devastating passing of his father Olaf when he was 12, Mr Bloch and his mother Jean moved to Glenhuntly, Melbourne so he could pursue further studies to qualify for the air force.

At 17, Mr Bloch attended the Air Training Core where he underwent training before being accepted by the Royal Australian Air Force into the famous tenth Squadron of World War Two. Mr Bloch spoke of his memories at the RAAF as though they were his most prized possessions and had the ability to recount events in vivid detail.

He made lifelong friends during the war. His time in Europe brought with it many surprises including meeting his first wife Mollie.

The couple met while Mr Bloch was flying operational trips over the English Channel. They married in Mollie’s home town of Perth, Scotland.

The pair returned to Gippsland after the war where Mr Bloch completed his training to become a pharmacist and commenced work at the Yarram Pharmacy.

After five years at Yarram Pharmacy, Mr Bloch chose to start his own business in Meeniyan and so became the Meeniyan Pharmacy.

With two children Bruce and Christine, Mr Bloch put a hold on plans to eventually move to Melbourne, instead working in Meeniyan for 51 years before retiring there until his passing.

Mr Bloch was described as a selfless and humble man who dedicated his time to assisting others in the community regardless of whether or not he was at work.

He spent his time in a multitude of ways which included being a justice of the peace for 10 years, a member of the Meeniyan Progress Association, a member of the Meeniyan State School committee and a member of the Meeniyan Flying Club, to name a few.

Aside from the official titles, Mr Bloch will be remembered for his unfaltering kindness and compassion in the face of hardship.

In 1987 and 1988, Mr Bloch faced perhaps his biggest setback after the deaths of his wife Mollie and daughter Christine within 12 months of each other.

The events were described as a “savage blow” to his wellbeing, but Mr Bloch continued to be the supportive rock for his family in mourning and ensured they had the support needed.

Mr Bloch remained an active member of the Meeniyan community despite his setbacks.

In an attempt to change his luck, Mr Bloch attended a RAAF Sunderlanders Adelaide reunion, an event he fondly recalled as a fantastic experience.

It was here Mr Bloch met his second partner Ann Lee, the widow of another RAAF serviceman at the time.

Over the weekend, the two became great friends and spent 12 years travelling between Meeniyan and Mrs Lee’s hometown of Brisbane to spend time together.

In another blow, Mrs Lee passed away in April 2011 after a battle with cancer.

Mr Bloch never stopped fulfilling his life by following his passions. Mr Bloch’s affinity for luxury and vintage cars inspired him to restore two classic vehicles with the help of close friend Jim Nichols. Described as his “pride and joy”, the restoration of his 1936 Dodge Coupe and the 1957 Plymouth ute brought Mr Bloch great satisfaction in his later years.

Mr Bloch dedicated the remainder of his life to volunteering within the Meeniyan community and spending quality time with his family.

Whether it were a hit of cricket in the front yard or riding the three wheeler motorbike, Mr Bloch left a legacy of cherished memories for his children and grandchildren.

His family could not find the words to sum up the extraordinary man Mr Bloch was, however all agreed the mark he left on his relatives and the Meeniyan community was nothing if not “legendary”.

Robert “Bob” Olaf Bloch died on July 25, 2015, aged 91.

HUGH Nicholas Dunlop was born at Bass Coast Health on August 7 to Amy and Josh Dunlop of Leongatha. He is a brother for Noah, 4, and Oliver, 3.

Cherished memories: Robert Bloch returned from the war with many precious memories.

He is pictured on the right with his mother Jean and a friend.

Fun aplenty at Fishy A TASTE of Indonesia came to Fish Creek and District Primary School recently, when the school held Indonesian Day. Students came dressed in Indonesian themed clothes and enjoyed cuisine from the Asian country, such as curry and Nasi Goreng.

Parents spent up to two days preparing food and staff devised fun Indonesian activities.

The day finished with students from grades Prep and One singing the Indonesian numbers to 10 with Mrs Hamlett.

Preps also commemorated 100 days of school recently by dressing as though they were 100 years old.

Fast forward: Fish Creek and District Primary School student Oscar dressed as though he was 100 years old as Preps marked 100 days of school recently.

Milpara Community House news CLOUD Computing is on tonight Tuesday, August 18. This session will discuss the cloud, its use and how it can help you, your business or group.

This coming Saturday, August 22 is the day for all your first aid needs. Our wonderful tutor will be conducting Apply First Aid, CPR and Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis. We do have a few spare spaces.

Chemical Users Course will run over two Mondays, August 24 and 31. Designed for people working on farms or with chemicals, it will help you select, transport, store and use chemicals responsibly and safely. The licence is valid for five years.

Working or looking for work in the hospitality industry?

On Wednesday, August 26 we are conducting Responsible Service of Alcohol and food safety handling courses. On Tuesday, September 1 we will have the Responsible Serving of Gaming Course.

Reckon Accounts (QuickBooks) is an excellent accounting package. Enrol now for our five week course starting Thursday, August 27. Ring for further details.

Do you have troubled dreams at night? A dream catcher is believed to clear the way for the good dreams and restful sleep. Come to our fun one day Saturday workshop on September 5. You’ll take home your own dream catcher created by you. All materials included.

Do you have any suggestions for term four classes/ courses? Let us know. Our friendly staff Leisa, Jenni and Belinda love feedback as it helps us improve. Give us a call on 5655 2524.

Pool site revealed PART of the Cowes cultural and civic precinct has been selected as the suitable site for the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre.

The Bass Coast Shire Council owned land was identified in the Cowes Activity Centre Plan adopted in June, and was then selected by the Phillip Island aquatic working group as the preferred site.

Working group chair Cr Bradley Drew said the group had used the site selection process outlined in the Bass Coast aquatic strategy to determine the most suitable site for the future development of the aquatic facility.

“Since the Bass Coast aquatic strategy was adopted by council at the June meeting, it’s been a busy time for the group undertaking the site selection process,” Cr Drew said.

“We assessed four sites: Phillip Island Recreation Reserve, CA 79 Hilton Chadwick Reserve, the Newhaven College site, and of course the site identified in the adopted Cowes activity centre plan that was eventually chosen.”

The preferred site was chosen because it met the criteria for development, land ownership, conditions of use, site services and capacities, neighbourhood impacts and capacity for partnership development.

Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund Inc secretary and member of the working group Peter McMahon said the group was looking forward to working on the concept plan for the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre this financial year.

“Once completed, the concept plan will open up the opportunities to secure state and federal funding in the future,” he said.

The Phillip Island aquatic working group meets regularly and consists of membership from council, the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund Inc, Phillip Island Swim Club, Bass Coast Health, Bass Coast YMCA and Newhaven College.

Cr Bradley Drew said he was excited about the opportunity.

“The proposed centre will add value to the civic precinct that will, subject to successfully securing funding, include a developed civic precinct, future transport hub, and the proposed new Phillip Island Health and Medical Hub,” he said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to reactivate Cowes between Church and Chapel streets.”

Community input into the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre will be part of the concept design phase which will be undertaken in the 2015-16 financial year.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 39

Paramedics praised MORE than 165 years of combined service to the community were recognised last Wednesday night, with eight Gippsland paramedics presented with Ambulance Victoria Service Awards.

The only South Gippsland recipient was Damien Wright, an ambulance community officer at Mirboo North.

Acting CEO Tony Walker presented the awards at a special ceremony in front the recipients’ families and colleagues in Warragul.

“The presentation night was a great opportunity to recognise the extraordinary efforts of our staff and to celebrate that with their families,” he said.

“We celebrated the achievements of those who have spent nearly all of their working lives helping others.”

Mr Wright was presented with the National Medal for Service. The honour is approved by the Governor-General and awarded to emergency service and defence service personnel.

Mr Wright was presented with the National Medal 25 year 1st Clasp.

New citizens greeted: back, from left, Pawan Kumar, Mark Sanford, Andrea Sanford, Sarah Sanford, Jeff Nottle, Bass MLA Brian Paynter MLA. Middle, from left, Melanie Sanford, Bipasha Rashid, mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, Dapinder Kaur, Jijo Palapparambil Cherian, Subin George. Front, from left, David Alcock, Susan Alcock, Htoo Eh Klo, Lucia Williams and Sarah Sims were present at the recent citizenship ceremony in Wonthaggi.

New citizens welcomed FOURTEEN Bass Coast residents were officially declared Australian citizens at a citizenship ceremony in Wonthaggi recently.

The new citizens hail from India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, United States of America and Philippines.

Recognising service: Ambulance Victoria acting CEO Tony Walker (left) presents Mirboo North ambulance community officer Damien Wright with the National Medal 25 year 1st Clasp.

They now live in the Bass Coast towns of Kilcunda, Cowes, South Dudley, Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Woodleigh.

The formal proceedings were conducted by Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown and council’s acting CEO David Elder as MC. Special guest speakers at this

event were Bass MLA Brian Paynter and 2015 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year Jeff Nottle.

Cr Brown congratulated the new citizens on choosing Australia as their new home and more specifically, Bass Coast.

The next citizenship ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 22.

Cemetery facelift BASS Coast Shire Council is set to implement the Wonthaggi cemetery master plan.

Thinking of future: from left, Mary MacKillop Year 9 students Lisa Mildenhall, Jennifer Bals and Garry Hallam discovered career opportunities at the JobSkills Expo.

Teens discover jobs MORE than 2500 thousand students from secondary schools across South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Latrobe Valley and Baw Baw shires attended this year’s JobSkills Expo.

More than 100 exhibitors provided a showcase of careers at Warragul’s Lardner Park, covering a huge range of potential pathways.

The Gippsland Jobskills Expo was organised by Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN and the South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN. Funding support from a number of local organisations including Bass Coast and South Gippsland shire councils and the Mirboo North Foundation enabled the provision of free transport to students attending the expo.

This significantly increased student participation and removed any barriers students face because of distance and financial hardship.

While the Jobskills Expo is an opportunity for young people to view training and career options across a wide geo-

graphic area, it also highlights the many opportunities that exist within Gippsland itself.

This is important given a need to retain quality young people in the area to support long term economic development.

It provides industry with a greater understanding of the aspirations of local young people and plays an important role in facilitating networking between industry and education in Gippsland.

Exhibitors developed a range of hands on activities.

A number of the exhibitors are linked to the new Trade Skills Centres at Warragul, Korumburra and Leongatha where skills training is on offer to those who wish to follow pathways in a range of trades. These centres directly target trade skills shortages in Gippsland and will play an important role in the future.

Guest speakers from each industry covered career pathways, training and job opportunities. The seminars encourage students to investigate their pathway and provided a platform from which to explore future options.

Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said this is the first council in the history of Bass Coast and the former Borough of Wonthaggi to take any proactive steps to rectify the issues at Wonthaggi cemetery since council became the trust almost 45 years ago.

“We are very keen to start the improvement process and explore the opportunities to engage the community to work with us to make these improvements happen,” she said.

Having now adopted a master plan for the cemetery, Cr Brown said council had a clear direction about the improvements required.

“A targeted consultation process highlighted a number of issues ranging from poor records and poor drainage to frustrations including operational issues at a community level and a lack of continuity in operational decision making,” Cr Brown said.

“Other improvements will follow with significant funding to be considered at future council budgets.

Should funds become available earlier then naturally we would bring forward such projects.”

The fees structure for the cemetery has been reviewed as part of the master plan and required the approval of the Department of Health.

Cr Brown said while direct council funding will be provided, the previous fee structure fell well short of providing sufficient funds for recurrent and perpetual maintenance.

“We found current revenue raised isn’t covering operational costs, let alone the capacity to set aside perpetual maintenance of capital works funding,”

Needs improvement: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council is set to commence implementing the Wonthaggi cemetery master plan. she said.

“Council as the trust is managing the cemetery in accordance with all relevant legislation. This is the first council to do anything about the cemetery and we are committed to following through with the mas-

ter plan.”

Cr Brown said council had been a constant liaison with the Department of Health, which is the responsible authority for approving cemetery fees.

“The proposed fee structure is consistent with the

Department of Health’s advice and fees generally applied with like cemeteries,” she said.

“We have great empathy for people who have an emotional connection with the cemetery and we all want the same outcome.”

RSL seeks help THE Korumburra RSL is hoping to launch a book about the experiences of servicemen on the Korumburra cenotaph on Remembrance Day – November 11 – this year.

Project coordinator Tony Moon is still searching for final information and photographs to complete the picture of a long lost relative or family friend.

Photos are needed for 90 of the 230 men listed.

He would also like to hear from descendants of Private Fred MacKay and return a special gift to the family.

Just before Anzac Day this year, the Korumburra RSL was provided with a personal memento from a lady in Mount Waverley, Melbourne.

Inside the item is an inscription from Frederick MacKay wishing his father (William) a Happy Christmas for 1915.

The family may have moved to Sale shortly after the war to run the town’s newsagency.

Private MacKay’s regimental number

was 906 and he served with D Company 21st Battalion.

He enlisted at Korumburra on February 3, 1915 and left for the war on HMAT Ulysses on May 10, 1915.

He was killed in action on August 4, 1916 at Pozieres, aged 21, and is buried in Serre Road Cemetery Number 2.

He served with the Battalion at Anzac Cove throughout August, September and into October 1915. He reported sick (appendicitis) and was returned to Heliopolis on October 18, 1915.

He returned to his unit and marched back in to the 21st Battalion on November 15.

In January 1916 he returned to Egypt and joined the British Expitionary Force (BEF) at Alexandria on March 19, 1916, arriving at Marseilles on March 26, 1916.

He was reported killed in action on August 4, 1916 during an attempt to capture the German trenches known as OG1 and OG2.

If anybody has some information of a photo of one of men listed on the Korumburra Cenotaph they would like to share, please contact the Korumburra RSL or ring Tony Moon on 5658 1231.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Prices fall, buyers absent

The market was 25c to 35c/kg cheaper. Quality was down on last sale, however it only played a minor role in the lower prices as lower demand played the major role.

Heavy weight C3 yearling steers to slaughter were 16c cheaper on 314c, while yearling heavy weight D3 heifers to slaughter eased 21c to average 296c/kg.

Heavy weight C3 grown steers to slaughter decreased 23c to average 341c, while D3 lines were 20c cheaper on 324c/kg.

Bullocks to slaughter decreased 31c to settle on 323c/kg. Medium weight D1 dairy heifers lost 26c to 239c, while heavy weight D3 manufacturing steers to slaughter eased 32c to 296c/kg. Medium weight E1 dairy cows decreased 31c to 192c/kg.

The next sale draw - August 19 & 20: 1. Landmark, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Elders, 4. Rodwells, 5. SEJ, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 12

BULLOCKS 20 Blackwood Grazing, Trafalgar 11 Roussac Partnership, Foster 13 Pettitt P/L, Koorooman 11 Tamburo P/L, Woodleigh 7 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 9 E.L. & A.M. Deppeler, Yinnar Sth

565.00kg 630.00kg 633.50kg 615.90kg 554.30kg 576.70kg

341.6 336.0 335.2 334.0 334.0 332.6

$1930.04 $2116.80 $2123.36 $2057.14 $1851.31 $1917.99

STEERS 1 R.G. & L.R. Gray, Mardan 7 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 1 E.L. & A.M. Deppeler, Yinnar Sth 5 Barana Plains Past, Waratah 2 N.R. Smith, Gormandale 1 D.V. & S.A. Logan, Yinnar

385.00kg 545.70kg 545.00kg 547.00kg 537.50kg 530.00kg

344.6 334.0 332.6 332.6 328.0 326.6

$1326.71 $1822.69 $1812.67 $1819.32 $1763.00 $1730.98

COWS 5 N. & J. Buckland, Fish Creek 2 L. & L. Chowan, Trida 1 M. & B. Armstrong, Kongwak 2 Kintore Past, Korumburra 4 S. & R. Costello, Thorpdale 3 R.D. Krieger, Glengarry

582.00kg 595.00kg 865.00kg 865.00kg 676.30kg 723.30kg

288.0 288.0 284.0 284.0 275.0 271.6

$1676.16 $1713.60 $2456.60 $2456.60 $1859.69 $1964.57

HEIFERS 1 N.R. Smith, Gormandale 1 L. Cook, Yinnar 1 P. & C. Davies, Yarram 1 R. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower 1 A. Wilkin, Boolarra South 1 Loch Hope Nom, Koorooman

365.00kg 370.00kg 465.00kg 400.00kg 370.00kg 430.00kg

345.6 344.6 344.6 338.6 337.6 326.6

$1261.44 $1275.02 $1602.39 $1354.50 $1249.12 $1404.38

BULLS 1 J. & B. Beaumont, Alberton West 1 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 1 R. Pocklington, Stony Creek 1 A. & T. Ireland, Glen Forbes 1 P. & C. Davies, Yarram 1 D. & D. Fairbrother, Tarwin Lwr

855.00kg 895.00kg 910.00kg 1075.00kg 825.00kg 1050.00kg

325.6 323.6 323.6 320.6 311.6 298.6

$2783.33 $2896.22 $2944.76 $3446.45 $2570.70 $3135.30

Happy looking: from left, Richard Kirton from Outtrim and Mike Thorne from Leongatha were checking out what was on offer at the store sale held at VLE Leongatha recently.

Family fun: Emily and Felicity Perczyk and Gail Baker were at the store sale at VLE Leongatha recently to watch Ms Baker’s steers sell.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - PAGE 41

Farming Insight

Will chases national award He is one of three people nominated in the category.

The Kondinin Group/ ABC Rural awards recognise Australia’s professional, innovative and sustainable approach of farmers and farming families.

This is not the first time

Will’s contributions to agriculture have been recognised.

He was chosen as one of six Victorian farmers to attend the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria New Zealand study tour in February this year.

He has also completed a trade mission to China with former Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh.

Will has an interest in soil science, as well as commodities and trading.

The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards is designed to promote a positive image of farmers and

Go for it: Dumbalk’s Will Ryan has been named as one of three finalists in the Kondinin Group/ABC Rural Australian Farmer of the Year in the Agricultural Student of the Year category.

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farming families, and inspire and encourage career choices and investment interest in Australian agri-

culture.

If Will is successful in his category, he will go on to contest the Australian

Farmer of the Year award.

Winners will be announced in Sydney on Wednesday, September 9.

Green thumbs: from left, Jack, Scott, Sam and John from Mirboo North Secondary College enjoyed a break at Hallston Hall after a day of tree planting.

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA 1300

CATTLE

1300

THURSDAY, AUG 20, 2015 Starting at 10am

CLEARING SALE A/C A & T RONALDS 125 MILLARS RD, POUND CREEK FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2015, 10:30AM JD 6210 tractor 640 loader 3rd line, 6200 hrs; JD 5400 tractor 540 loader, 3900 hrs; JD 5400 tractor 540 loader, 7000 hrs; Class tedder; 4 in 1 bucket; Ford 6000 tractor; Dumac manure pump; 2 x trailing Crump super spreader, 1 tonne; Canam 400 motorbike; manure sprayer; Acco V8 truck; 6.3 mtr Vicon rake; 3.2 mtr Vicon mower; mower; Tru-line trailing hay feeder; hay feeder; 1968 F600 Truck & crate to suit; 1968 S Type 3.4 Jaguar; 3pl Hustler Soft hand grab; Stihl pressure washer; 1000 ltr 12 volt diesel tank; trailer axels; calf milk trailer; assorted polly pipe; culverts; 1 ton Patten grain feeder; hay elevator; trailing hay elevator; hay trailer; overhead fuel tank; cattle scales; saddles & horse gear; large saddle rack; quantity electric fence reels & posts; feed troughs; bale rings; wooden gates/assorted steel gates; small and large plastic troughs; calf troughs; Berends 8 foot HYD blade; Berends rotary drain cleaner; carry all; 3 point linkage scoop; single tyne ripper; tank mould; 2 x PTO pump; wick wipers; cement mixer; HYD dehorners; gerry cans; BBQ; wooden droppers; bikes; ladders; old diaphragm milk pump; 3200 Ltr milk vat; Greenfield mulcher; wheel barrow; Massey Ferguson Jib; feed bins; pipe bender; 2 large paddock rollers; hay 150 5x4 rolls; test buckets; dairy sundries; various smudgers; Crump IT stainless steel hopper; various assorted timbers; Nissan 720; shelving; coils of fencing wire & ring lock chain mesh; aluminium cable; old slasher; steel posts; old disks; air compressor; scrap steel; various tools; large bird cage; fuel bowsers x 2; Chisel plough; hip clamp; chicken house; hedge trimmer; whipper snipper; hand held petrol auger; edge trimmer; leaf blower; spray tank; turfer; JD cover edge; shovels; various scrap; nuts & bolts; knap sack; freezer; stools; various household items & sundry items too numerous to mention.

Terms: Cash or Cheque on day of sale.

Photo ID for registration, Number System. GST added where applicable.

Landmark Leongatha Glenn Wright 0439 622 245 Terry Ginnane 0418 513 159

I&R HENGSTBERG, DUMBALK NORTH (LANDMARK) 40 Angus Steers, 18-20 mths, yard weaned, by NZ Pine Bank Bulls W&C THORLEY, TARWIN LOWER (PHC) 80 Char/angus x Steers, 18 mths 80 Herefors Steers, 18 mths DIXON & BARLOW, ALBERTON WEST (PHC) 60 Angus Steers, 15-16mths AG BIFFA, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 21 Hereford Steers, 14-15 mths 40 Angus Heifers, 14-15 mths SOUTH BURNOOK , BASS (PHC) 30 Angus Steers, 12-14 mths T&C HULLS, LEONGATHA (SEJ) 200 Angus Steers, 10 mths 50 Angus Heifers, 10 mths Sparta Blood, weaned, drenched & vacc 1/8/15 MRS M KEE, JACK RIVER (ELDERS) 24 Angus Steers 10 mths 22 Angus Heifers 10 mths All weaned, very quiet, Temania & Lawson Blood AC & AW O'MARA, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 25 Angus Steers, 10-12 mths, Leawood & Temania Blood, very quiet D&B KALLADY, GELLIONDALE, A/C BREEDER (PHC) 20 Angus Steers, 10–12 mths, weaned FAULKNER LEES, MARDAN, A/C BREEDER (PHC) 12 Angus Steers 12 mths R&Y DENSLEY, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 25 Angus Steers, 9-11mths, yard weaned, by Innisdale & Merlewood Angus Bulls, very quiet KEVIN BRENNAN, YARRAM (PHC) 10 Hereford x Steers, 10-12 mths, weaned BLACK ELK, HIAWATHA (PHC) 10 BB Steers, 12 mths MJ&LM SCHWENNESEN, POOWONG (PHC) 6 Limo/freis x Steers, 2 y/o MJ&LM SCHWENNESEN, POOWONG (PHC) 6 Limo/freis x Steers, 2 y/o KD OPRAY , HEDLEY (PHC) 30 Angus/freisian x Steers, 10-12 mths, bucket reared S&C SINCLAIR , STONY CREEK (SEJ) 30 Red Angus/freisian x Steers 30 Red Angus/freisian x Heifers Bucket reared, 12 mths old R VOSPER, NARRACAN (LANDMARK) 15 Angus Mix Sexed Weaners, 7-9 mths D&K NEAL, FLYNNS CREEK, BREEDER (SEJ) 80 Char & Gel/char x Steers & Heifers, 12-14 mths 5662 4033 0429 050 349

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The Year 9 Landcare group from Mirboo North Secondary College has partnered with Gippsland Water to attain a $500 grant, with money going towards environmental projects such as tree planting.

Landcare teacher Alan Riseley said the grant helped the team to buy 650 trees this semester, along with planter boxes and equipment.

“The grant has really helped the program. It’s a win for both the school and the farmers,” Mr Riseley said.

Last week students visited Tom and Lynn Butcher’s property where they planted 600 trees. In the afternoon they headed to Frank Dekker’s farm to plant another 600 on the 360 acre property.

Members of Hallston Hall held a barbecue to thank the students for their hard work and contribution to local Landcare.

Brian McCormack 0407 931 735 John Bowler 0408 238 464

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STUDENTS from Mirboo North Secondary College enjoyed a day of fresh air while tree planting in Hallston last Friday.

“It is great to see the students working hard at this. It is also great to see an area of property improved by the plantation of trees,” Mr Dekker said of a planted area that was once unproductive.

This week the Landcare team will head to Leongatha Seed Bank to learn more about planting and propagation.

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Students sow seeds

Angus Bulls Woorayl View Nominees, Hazelwood Angus, Harris Farms, T & J Clark, A Smolic, AG Briffa Hereford & Poll Hereford Bulls Ponderosa, Tarwin Poll Hereford, K Brislin Friesian Bulls Krishlaye, T & J Clark, AH & AR Walker Jersey Bulls GJ & SE Vagg, AH & AR Walker, B Pepperell, J Gaudion

CLEARING SALE A/C MA & OJ STUCHBERY GLEN ALVIE RD, GLEN ALVIE FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 10:30AM Machinery & Equipment: Iseki 3056 tractor,53hp, aircon cab; Iseki 4451 tractor, 47hp; Yamaha Timberwolf motorbike with trailer; portable sheep yards with extended race; side disc hay mower; boom spray unit; super spreader; Crump spreader; farm trailer 10’ x 6’6”; grain feeder 1 ½ ton; grader blade; 11’ & 9’ smudger; Lincoln 200 jet welder & acces; Jonsered chainsaw; Makita drop saw (metal); small energiser; Sunbeam shearing gear, hand pieces & acces; generator 8KB8;hay forks; Davey pressure pump; elec motor; elec separator 1hp; steel wash trough; steel table; pipe bender; Moore post driver; anvil; 6” vice on stand; wool bin & old wool table; dehorners; wire wheel; fencing tools; axes; ripper & pipe layer; stock & die; Trewella jack; 2nd hand corrugated iron; jib; 4 fuel pumps; garden mulcher (brand new); cream cans; hay feeder; calf crate; angle grinder; ext ladder; milk vat (powder coated); crosscut saws(powder coated); ass tools & fittings; sundry items.

Household items: chest freezer; refrigerator; slate billiard table; weber bbq; portable gas hot plate & gas heater; Singer stand & marble top; Electra portable air conditioner; eskies; boxes mosaic tiles;Volta vac cleaner; laminex kitchen table; 7pce dining setting; camp beds; garden table with mosaic top; rocking horses; painted saws, bucket & saw blade; bi-centennial rocking chair; sundry items.

Outside vendors: Iseki tractor with aircon cab; Kubota garden tractor with FE loader; 2005 Hilux Toyota ute with canopy, very good condition, Reg Nov 15; Honda 4x4 quad bike; garden mulcher; garden rotary hoe; bulbar for Toyota Prado; Makita 2300mm disc grinder & discs; Dewalt & Bosch grinders; shearmatic drill; Skill hammer power drill set; cordless drill; elec sander; ajax centrifugal pumps; 5hp Briggs & Stratton motors; Davey pressure system; Marland water pump with 10hp B&S motor & 2” outlet; elec grinder; shovels; wire strainer; Gerry cans; jacks; vice; 10 ton multi-function hydraulic puller kit; heavy chain; 20pce Hek key set; 4 draw tool chest; load binder chain & lock; calf feeder; drencher; capsule dispenser; ear tag applicator;Allflex scales; fence posts; Mobilco slasher; hay mower; 50ml milking line; sprinklers; Dyna jet 50; roll king; drum pump; soaker hose; PVC valves & fittings; u/ground cables; poly fittings; V belts; tree guard mesh; sheep & woolpack frames; ass tools; paint; homeopathic remedies; display cabinet; corner TV unit; bar fridge; 4 draw filing cabinet; 2 draw filing cabinet; frying pans & saucepans; computer desk; gas heaters; frosted glass doors; sliding glass door; folding bicycle; bread maker; TV set top box; ass sundry items too numerous to mention.

Terms: Cash or Cheque on day of sale. GST added where applicable. Photo ID for registration.

Light luncheon available. Outside Vendors Welcome.

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DUMBALK dairy farmer Will Ryan has been nominated for Australian Farmer of the Year in the Agricultural Student of the Year category.

Landmark Leongatha 5662 2291 Stuart Jenkin 0447 602 302

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TAXI DRIVERS WANTED South Coast Taxis are seeking Taxi drivers. The positions would suit both those looking to earn some extra income or those looking for more regular shifts. The shifts are available from our Wonthaggi Depot working the areas of Wonthaggi and Leongatha.

The successful applicants must be experienced drivers, be available to work a mix of nights and weekends and hold the appropriate licenses including the Taxi Driver Accreditation.

Please send your resumé by either email: taxis@southcoastbus.com.au or post: PO Box 946, Cowes, 3922

SOUS CHEF THE FISH CREEK HOTEL

Regional Manager (and Executive Officer) for GippsDairy • Leadership opportunity in the heart of Gippsland’s vibrant dairy industry • Manage a dynamic team that provides a range of services to the region’s dairy farmers • Focus on driving farm profitability and sustainability • Support Dairy Australia’s activities in the region An exciting opportunity exists to provide leadership and direction to the dairy industry in Gippsland.

For more information, please visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au/careers

is looking for an experienced chef to fill our second role Minimum 5 years experience post qualification Commencing Sep/Oct leading into a full-time position Please send resumé via email to: bigfish@fishcreekhotel.com.au Or post: 1 Old Waratah Road Fish Creek, VIC 3959

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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.

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Dental Prosthetist (20100) Latrobe Valley, Fixed Term – full time

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF MEAT & SMALL GOODS Tenders are invited for the supply of meat and small goods to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for six months from 28th September to 25th March 2016.

Tender specifications can be obtained by contacting the Hotel Services Manager on 03 5667 5518.

All tenders must be marked “Tender – Meat & Small Goods” and forwarded to: Mr Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

LCHS is seeking a qualified Dental Prosthetist to join our Dental Services team to undertake clinic and laboratory duties in a rapidly expanding public dental service. This position focuses on providing high quality prosthetics within industry accepted timelines.

The suitable applicant requires a high level of interpersonal skills with the proven ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels. In addition, we require someone who is committed to best practice in order to achieve quality outcomes and is able to provide services within targets and actively participates in the professional development of one’s self and others.

If you are looking to step into a challenging new role, this is a great opportunity to become part of an innovative and dynamic team.

For more information please contact Jenny Juschkat, Manager Dental Services on 0407 757 134.

Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Friday 21 August 2015.

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• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • 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.

Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Thursday, 17th September 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICE – WATER ACT 1989 (Vic) South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (South Gippsland Water) Declaration of Serviced Properties Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots shown below within the township of Poowong as part of the Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme Mandatory Area (shown as shaded blue lots) and Voluntary Service Areas (shown as shaded green lots) are declared as serviced properties.

The Corporation has made provision for sewerage services to that land.

The date on and from which the land is taken to be a serviced property is 3rd August 2015.

Mandatory Scheme Area: Service charges will commence from 1st March 2016, those being due and payable by 31st May 2016 for those properties in the Mandatory Scheme Area.

Voluntary Service Area: This notice does not currently require connection or the imposition of tariffs to properties within the Voluntary Service Area.

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

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PAINTING AND DECORATING APPRENTICESHIP

WILLIAMS EDWARDS & FINDLAY CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS

ADMINISTRATION/RECEPTION We are a well-established locally owned accounting practice based in Korumburra. We are seeking someone to join our team in a full time administration/ reception role.

The role will require working closely with others to cover diverse responsibilities including general reception duties, banking, BAS & tax return lodgement and ATO liaison.

The ideal applicant would be reliable with excellent communication and time management skills, be a quick learner with high attention to detail and show initiative whilst contributing to a team environment.

Excellent computer skills, experience in a similar office environment and knowledge of the taxation system is highly desired.

Please send applications to: Donna Wilks, Williams Edwards & Findlay, 19 Commercial Street, Korumburra 3950 or email to: donnaw@wef.com.au Applications close: 21st August 2015

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South Gippsland Shire Council

Supported Playgroup Facilitator • Fixed Term Contract until June 2016 • Part Time – 19 hours per week • Job share position • $30.93 per hour • Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Development essential Enquiries to Sally Baker, Manager Children & Family Services on 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the Selection Criteria outlined at the end of the position description, by 5pm Friday 28 August 2015.

Further information and a position description is available from our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

A local business is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic employee to join their team.

If you are interested in establishing yourself in this trade, please contact Dexter on 0438 539 679.

Applicants must have a driver’s licence.

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for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

FOR SALE and removal, 16 swingover dairy plant complete including vats, silo, Cablevey system.

0429-636243.

HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 35 x 5’x4’ round bales. Mardan. Ph: 56641320.

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PROPERTY MANAGER Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch Our Inverloch office is looking for a full-time experienced Property Manager for our expanding permanent and holiday rental portfolio.

The suitable person should have excellent customer service and communication skills and have qualifications and experience in Property Management.

Proficient computer skills, work independently and a passion to grow the business are essential. Excellent package and above award renumeration.

All enquiries strictly confidential.

Applications by email to: joginn@alexscott.com.au

Applications are invited for the position of

Business Operations Manager Newhaven College The successful applicant will have extensive financial and project management experience.

Responsibilities include: College Finance, Strategic Planning, Building Project Management, Property Services, Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety.

Applicants must possess accounting expertise and appropriate accounting qualifications. The ability to lead and work within a team environment is essential, and knowledge of school operations would be an advantage.

For a position description visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Email applications to: amanda.bill@newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close 4pm, Friday 21 August 2015

QUALIFIED DIESEL TECHNICIAN We have a position available for an experienced Diesel Technician to carry out field and workshop repairs and maintenance for our range of quality agricultural tractors, farm equipment and secondhand machinery.

A diligent, self-motivated, suitably qualified and experienced service person is required for our busy, vibrant dealership. You must have a current driver’s licence and the ability to work independently and with a workshop team.

Factory training, overalls and salary commensurate with experience.

If you are a great self starter who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then we want to talk to you.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Please send your current resumé to: The Manager Chapman Machinery Service P/L 58 Yarragon Road, Leongatha Vic 3953 Or email to: admin@chapmanmachinery.com.au

FARM OVERSEER / WORKER WANTED Based at Tarwin Lower, Victoria, we require a dedicated and experienced farm worker ⁄ overseer to join our business which runs self-replacing stud and commercial cattle herds and second cross lamb production.

The successful applicant will have experience in the following: • Sound communication skills • All facets of animal husbandry • Be able to maintain fence and water infrastructure • Be able to drive and preferably maintain tractors, bikes and other farm machinery. Must hold a current driver’s licence. Other licences preferable but not essential.

• Be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team Remuneration will be discussed at interview stage.

Interested applicants should forward their application including resumé and references to seaforth3@ bigpond.com. Or phone 0419 397 820 for more details.

Immediate start.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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for sale HAY 5x4 rolls, triticale, oats and grass hay, also small squares of grass hay available. For delivered price call John 0428514393.

OLD engineering machinery three phase, flat belt drive. Contact 0429636243.

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.

WASHING MACHINE Simpson 9.5kg top loader.

Very good working order, $200. Phone after 6pm 5662-3013.

2 x 2 SEATER couches, pale beige, beautiful condition, cost $2,000, selling $800. Ring 56624285, 0438-762414.

CHAINSAWS 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.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

35726

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Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

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for rent LEONGATHA Neat and tidy one bedroom unit. Reverse heating and cooling, close to schools, short walk to shops. 5662-5800.

ROOM TO RENT close to shops, heating, cooling, quiet area, working person, $80 pw. Please phone Tony 0448-256196.

free GEESE Grey and white crested, 10 months old.

Also fergilised eggs. A/h 5668-9256.

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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

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.

wanted SCORIA ROCKS for garden edging. Phone 0412-454066.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

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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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PULLETS

AGM will be held Thursday, August 27 6pm at the Manna Gum Restaurant Inverloch Guest speaker Alice Haemmerle For bookings go to: www.sbwn.com.au

Wednesday, September 2 Commercial crossbreds Fully vaccinated

12wk (Isa Brown) $16 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS for hire or for sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

PULLETS Old Port Poultry Farm, delivering 20 week old Isa Brown and white Leghorn laying hens to your area Sunday, August 23, $21 each. Ph: 0438832535.

FREE CAR REMOVAL BUYERS OF SCRAP METAL All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 FORD CORSAIR 1990, with towbar, drives, no RWC or rego, Vin 6F4U12ZNCVGKS02292, $250 ONO. 5658-1834.

HYUNDAI GETZ SX, 2010, 1.6L, 5 door auto, white, ABS, ESP, excellent condition, RWC, $7,900 ONO. XMQ535. Ph: 56685281.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

in memoriam BOLGE - Tania.

August 23, 1978.

If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for us.

Place them in our Tania’s arms and say they are from us.

Love Mum, Dad, Robert, Sandra, and families.

message of hope GOD is love. 1 John 4:8 God cannot be anything else but a loving God to His children. This is His nature and character. His very essence of being.

deaths GEARY - Glenn Campbell.

16.8.1972 - 16.8.2015.

Aged 43.

Died at Latrobe Regional Hospital after a short illness, late of Boorool, surrounded by his loving family.

Loving father of Jordi, Hayley and Chelsie.

AGM TUESDAY AUGUST 18 at 7.30pm at 51 Parr Street, Leongatha All welcome Contact Wendy 0429 369 041 or Mary Denbrok 0417 154 057

KORUMBURRA TENNIS CLUB

AGM

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bereavement thanks HOGAN - Mavis and family wish to express their appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort following the passing of Geoff.

We especially wish to thank family, friends and neighbours, doctors, nurses and staff at Latrobe Regional Hospital Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, Leongatha Healthcare and Gippsland Southern Health Service - District Nurses and Palliative Care.

It wouldn’t have been possible to keep Geoff at home without all of the great help and support we received.

Also, thank you to Handley Funeral Services, Meeniyan Bowls Club and Meeniyan Red Cross.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 At 7.30pm at the clubhouse New players welcome Enquiries phone 0400 670 388

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

births ELLIOTT - Congratulations Jonothan and Sarah on the arrival of Scout Evie, sister for Willow, granddaughter number 3 for Lyndy and Graeme, niece for Keenan and Rene, cousin for Jada.

Dearly loved youngest son of Norm and Sandra Geary.

Now at peace to play guitar, watch movies and work on car engines.

Will be forever loved and missed.

Cherished brother of Kim and loved brother-in-law of Graeme.

Loved uncle of Brittany and Shaun.

Goodbye sweet baby brother and now you can have your much needed peace.

Beloved brother and mate of Andrew.

Friend of Anita.

Awesome uncle of Kelly, Jessica, Aaron, Ashley, Katie, Kate and Thomas.

A brotherhood bond that will never be broken. I was with you when you took your last breath.

You lived your life the way you wanted to. I will miss our solo camping trips.

RIP Buddy.

My Grandson - a good mate.

We worked together and had good times together.

You are now in God’s care, Rest in peace, mate.

Till we meet again.

Grand Pa and Nana (dec) Geary.

Loved nephew of Deidre and Denis (dec) Hughes.

Loved cousin of Thom, Allyson, Peter and Lauren and baby Daisy; Luke and Hayley and baby Arlo.

Always thinking of you.

R.I.P.

deaths GEARY - Glenn.

A kind and caring neighbour and friend.

I will miss your visits.

Deepest sympathy to all the Geary family.

Marg and family.

HOGAN - Geoff.

Loved son-in-law of Arthur and Mollie Hanks and Joe Reilly (all dec).

Dear brother-in-law and friend to Len and Ethel, Joy and John (dec), Lorna and Kevin (dec) and Bill (dec), Alan and Leonie, Gwen and Arthur (dec) and Peter, Sylvia and Keith, George and Kaye.

Loved uncle to all of their families.

Remembered with love.

HORNER (nee Edge) Mary Louisa Jane.

04.12.1926 - 14.08.2015.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Late of Foster and formerly of Leongatha.

Dearly loved wife of Alan for 63 wonderful years.

Much loved mother of Andrew and Sabrina, loved mother-in-law and friend of Bernadette and Greg.

Loved Granny of Jacob and Rachel, and Jessica. Loved Grandma of Alex, James and Mike.

Great Granny of Ellie and Cooper.

McINNES (nee Beamish) Ivy Beryl.

25.01.1922 - 14.08.2015.

Passed away peacefully, aged 93 years.

Loving wife of Gordon (dec).

Loved mother of Merle and John Axford; Dorothy and Graeme Brown; Ashley and Lynn; Annette and Ron Jardine and Glenn and Faylene.

Nana Mac to 16 grandchildren and Great Nana Mac to 31.

Our dearest mother and Nana Mac. Sucy a special, vital, beautiful person.

Forever in our memories and hearts.

Much loved mother of Merle and John Axford.

Special Nana Mac of Shelley and Vinnie, Rachel and Phil, Malcolm and Carli and Brad.

Also Great Nana of 10.

You were our rock and mentor Mum, we have beautiful memories to keep forever.

Loving mother of Dorothy and Graeme Brown.

Dear Nana Mac of Tim and Cindy, Cameron and Brooke, Christian and Jodie and 10 great grandchildren.

Continue your gardening in Heaven Nana Mac. You will be sadly missed.

Loving mother to Annette and Ron Jardine.

Nana to David and Deb, Richard and Deb and Kellie.

Great Nana Mac to Skye and Adelle; Dylan, Brodie and Sophie and Sam. Forever in our hearts.

Nana Mac May you find a beautiful new garden to enjoy with Pa. Sadly missed and remembered always.

With love Tim, Cindy, Cade, Kiera, Jordan and Ava.

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PATERSON (Prosser) Marjory.

Loved sister of Harry (dec) and Marj.

Auntie of Geoffrey (dec), Dianne, Leon, Beverley and Geoff Coulter.

Rest in peace in God’s care.

SALMON - Barry.

10.05.1951 - 16.08.2015 Loved eldest son of Colin and Myrtle (both dec).

Loving husband of Jane.

Big brother of Bev, Heather, George and Morley.

Brother-in-law of Col, Chris, Deb and Rachel.

No more suffering.

Re-united with Dad and Mum. Forever in our hearts.

STOKES - Kevin.

Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2015 aged 85 years.

Husband of Dorothy (dec), partner of Lorna.

Father of Terry (dec), David, Gail, Kevin, Clara and Paul, and stepfather of the Porters.

Loved and cherished Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

WILTSHIRE - Bob. Peacefully with his loving wife Pauline of 56 years by his side, aged 82 years.

Loved and adored father of Colin, Wendy, Heather and David (dec).

Father-in-law to Greg and Ros. Loved Pa of Amy, Kylie and David, Jason and Shermika, Kelsey, Meg and Ryan. Great grandfather of Tyler and Jack.

A very special thanks to all the staff at Opal - South Valley for your wonderful care of Bob and Pauline.

‘Gone to be with Dave’ Always ahead of his time.

‘Never Mind’

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GEARY - A Memorial Service for Glenn Campbell Geary will be held at The Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, South Gippsland Branch, Roughead Street, Leongatha (Leongatha Recreational Reserve) on Friday, August 21, 2015 commencing at 12.30pm.

STOKES - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr Kevin Stokes will be held at the Mirboo North Football Clubrooms on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm.

Private cremation.

A private family burial will precede the above service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to beyondblue.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

HORNER - The Funeral Service for the late Mary Louisa Jane Horner will be held at The Dakers Centre, cnr Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on Thursday, August 20, 2015 commencing at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

McINNES - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Ivy Beryl McInnes will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Monday, August 24, 2015 commencing at 1pm.

A private family interment will precede the above service.

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

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

WILTSHIRE - Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Bob Wiltshire to be held at St Johns Anglican Church, 269 Roslyn Road, Highton TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) at 11am prior to interment in the Mt Duneed Cemetery, 110 Williams Road, Mt Duneed.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bob may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Victoria, a charity very close to Bob’s heart.

Envelopes will be available at the church.

Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service Geelong (03) 5221-4788

Curator’s daunting task C ATA L O G U I N G some 30,000 articles at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra is the daunting responsibility of the park’s curatorial officer, Zoe Sargant.

Ms Sargant was an engaging guest speaker at the South Gippsland Genealogical Society’s annual meeting on Saturday, August 8.

A former Koonwarra girl, Ms Sargant completed a Cultural Heritage Conservation Degree in Canberra and was happy to secure a position suited to her skills in the area where she grew up.

In July last year Coal Creek was formally accredited as a museum and tourist attraction and is now on the Victorian Collections website. This gives accessibility to accredited museums globally, Ms Sargant said.

Providing an interpretive tour guide, compiling maps, a trail of Coal Creek, photos, descriptive texts and videos of the park’s buildings are all part of her work program, highlighting the park collection spanning 1870s to 1920s.

A primary focus at present is the further development of the park’s Anzac Room for which a grant of $6000 was received from the Veterans’ Affairs Department to be solely used for World War One memorabilia and displays.

Genealogy members were left quite intrigued with the role of Ms Sargant at Coal Creek.

Member Marie Murphy thanked her for the absorbing address which was full of information.

Following the presentation of annual reports for the genealogy society, the following office bearers were installed: president Rosemary Abbey, vice president Joan Lehman, treasurer Zoe Baillie and librarian Alison Marshall.

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Bulldog Under 13s celebrate victory PHILLIP Island Under 13s won the Alberton Football Netball League on Sunday at Cowes with a win over Corner Inlet.

UNDER 11

Inverloch-Kongwak 3.4.22 d Corner Inlet 0.0.0 Inverloch-Kongwak goals: B. Silvester 1, O. Dawson 1, A. Reid 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: R. Hall, B. Silvester, J. Butcher, A. O’Neill, T. Bolam, J. Soumilas.

Corner Inlet goals: Nil. Corner Inlet best: H. Garlick, O. Lemchens, L. Gale, D. Berryman, T. Daldy, W. Sands-Morris.

Celebrations: they will remember this moment forever, and why not?

The Phillip Island Under 13s after their stunning grand final win.

Final result: Phillip Island 6.6.42 defeated Corner Inlet 3.3.21.

Central Gippsland junior finals underway UNDER 10 Trafalgar 3.4.22 d Leongatha 1.2.8 Trafalgar goals: W. Koch 3.

Trafalgar best: J. Angus, J. Dwyer, L. McGrath, R. Elkington, T. Matthews, W. Koch.

Leongatha goals: J. Matheson 1.

Leongatha best: R. Checkley, W. Brown, Z. Lamers, L. Sauer, J. Matheson, R. Collins.

UNDER 14 Leongatha 4.8.32 d Newborough Blues 4.4.28 Leongatha goals: L. O’Neill 2, C. Michael 1, J. Hume 1.

Leongatha best: B. Martin, L. O’Neill, J. Ryan, M. McGannon, J. Hume, J. Wilson.

Newborough Blues goals: R. Baldi 3, B. Plunkett 1.

Newborough Blues best: B. Smith, R. Baldi, C. Michie, B. Van Dyk, B. Plunkett, J. Robinson.

Taking it away: James Ryan is in full flight as the Under 14 Parrots took care Newborough Blues.

FINALS WEEK 2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Yinnar Junior Ground U12’s Mirboo North v Yinnar (1st Semi Final) 10.30am U10’s Mirboo North v Trafalgar (2nd Semi Final) 11.45am U10’s Leongatha v Yinnar (1st Semi Final) 12.45pm Yinnar Senior Ground U12’s Leongatha v Trafalgar (2nd Semi Final) 10.30am U14’s Newborough Reds v Leongatha (2nd Semi Final) 11.45am U14’s Newborough Blues v Trafalgar (1st Semi Final) 1.15pm

• Meeniyan Volleyball

Nads secure finals berth WITH only two rounds to go in the Meeniyan and District Volleyball Competition places in the finals are still up for grabs.

Teams one to six all have the possibility of playing a part in the finals.

Nads have secured a second semi-final berth with their 3-0 win over Blues 2.

The Blues defeated Orange Roughies 2-1.

All games were close but the Roughies finished strongly to win the final set leaving both teams with 70 points.

The Black Birds 3-0 win over last placed Mys-

tic Flyers has put them narrowly into the top four.

A must win against the Purple Meanies on Monday night should be enough for Black to hang on to forth position on the ladder.

The Sharks defeated Purple Meanies 2-1.

The Meanies started well winning the opening set but the Sharks hit back hard winning the next two sets.

Sharks and Blues will be vying for second position and the right to play Nads in the second semi final.

Blues 2 and Mystic flyers will hope for a win to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon.

Ladder:

Nads ...................... 717% 46 Sharks ................... 161% 36 Blues ..................... 140% 36 Black Birds .......... 145% 33 Purple Meanies ...... 96% 32 Orange Roughies ... 81% 31 Blues 2 .................. 28% 20 Mystic Flyers ........ 27% 20

Korumburra Volleyball A Grade: Bugs drew Warriors (1:1) 25:22, 22:25, 6:8; Giants defeated Champions (2:1) 19:25, 25:13, 18:13.

B Grade: Odds on Black defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:5, 25:20, 25:15; Chargers defeated French Toast Mafia (3:0) 25:15, 25:20, 25:19; HELP defeated Gems (3:0) 25:13, 25:16, 25:11.

South Gippsland Field and Game August Fox Drive SOUTH Gippsland Field and Game held its August fox drive on Sunday 16 attended by 12 members of Field and Game including four juniors.

The weather started out fine and sunny but soon changed to overcast with a cold north westerly.

The first drive was at Koonwarra after which the group moved onto Pound Creek where a barbecue lunch was enjoyed.

Country in the area was hunted until 4.30pm with a tally of eight foxes for the day.

As this was the last fox drive for the year it brought the total number of foxes taken from four drives to 42 which helps preserve the local fauna and livestock.

The next Field and Game event will be a Come`n`Try day on

Sunday, September 6 starting at 11am.

Anyone over the age of

twelve is welcome to come and try simulated clay target shooting at South

Gippsland Field and Game located at 940 Yarragon Road, Hallston.

It will do: a good attendance at the weekend’s fox drive admires the hunt’s booty.

Inverloch parkrun turns 50 FIFTY runs have come and gone so fast and now we look forward.

Several of our parkrunners will have reached their own 50 parkrun milestones in the next couple of weeks.

This week we welcomed Gary and Suzanne Stopar from Lilydale Lake.

With the views we enjoy from the start line it is not hard to see why Inverloch is a popular parkrun tourism destination.

We celebrate our first birthday on September 12 and will be running a superheros/supervillains theme with lots of awards and presentations on the day.

Start planning your costume!!

We are also holding a social dinner on September 12.

Welcome back Nathan Castle.

His last two parkruns have been in Copenhagen and Krakow.

Parkrun does not work without these wonderful people, the true heroes of parkrun.

So far we have collectively run 18,165 kilometres since the launch.

Can we get to 20,000 kilometres on our birthday?

That’s the challenge; we need to average 92 finishers a week to get there so we need you to all bring some extra people each week to get there.

Essence of success: parkrun could not exist if it wasn’t for the wonderful organisation of community minded volunteers such as Felicity Castellan, Bob Duljas, Sharna Fitzpatrick, Tony O’Connell, Lyndal Peterson, Shawnte Smit, Emma Sullivan and Neci Sutherland.

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Early spring blooms: from left, B Grade winner Marg Ryan, A Grade and medal Marg Johnson and C Grade Leonie Bentick.

Wonthaggi Ladies DUE to the soft ground, carts still were not permitted on the course, so we were down on some of our regular players.

However, after last week and no golf, the 17 players who came to play were pleasantly surprised with the mild, still day (the sun was out) and by keeping to the sides of the course the wet areas could be avoided.

The August monthly medal was finally able to be played and was fiercely contested by four players within one shot.

The medal was won

by Marg Johnson who is enjoying some consistent golf at the moment and her score of 87 (10) 77 won her A Grade, the medal, scratch (87) and a lucky shot trundling along the ground which found its way onto the eighth, the pro pin.

B Grade was won by Marg Ryan 101 (21) 80 while C Grade was won by the consistent Leonie Bentick 109 (31) 78.

The NTP on the 17th was a great shot by Sara Beale.

Putting was won with a great display of 29 puts by Pam Hanley.

BDL: M. Johnson 77, J. Jeeves 78, A. Tschiderer 78, L. Bentick 78, M. Ryan 80, S. Beale 81.

ON a lovely Saturday we played a stableford event with a field of 64 players.

A Grade winner was M. Johnson 40 points, B Grade Hoots 37 points and C Grade M. Wilson 39 points.

Balls down the line: I. Baker 38, K. Loughran, P. Furborough 36; J. Jordan, B. Vanagtmaal, H. Mackinder, I. Johnson, B. Cornelis, M. Loughran, I. Murrells all 35.

Nearest the pins: 2nd I. Baker, 8th R. Bolding, 13th J. Sartori, 17th M. Loughran.

With any luck the new 17th green will be in play in two weeks and the new cart shed is now up and running and waiting for all our members who own golf carts to use it.

Carts are now allowed back on the course and preferred lies will continue through the gren for the next few weeks.

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you all on the course very soon.

The sums are done: from left, Russell Bolding and John Geyer of Wonthaggi after holing out on the 18th at the Wonthaggi gold course.

Here comes the sun: from left, Beau Van Agtmaal, Matt Stanes, Ross Yann and Eric Agtmaal all of Wonthaggi. The round’s results may not have reached expectations but as Beau Agtmaal said, “It was a really nice way to enjoy the weather.

• Leongatha ladies golf

Golfers vie for squad selection FORTY FIVE women competed in the annual Captain and President’s Day last week.

Both the outgoing captain Marea Maher and president Pam Christensen sponsored this Ambrose event.

The winning combination of Rebecca Thomas (5), Jan Bissett (30) and Else Gedye

(45) won the day with 602/3.

Rebecca is currently in preparation, and obviously in top form, for Country Teams to be held next week in Melbourne.

Sharyn Rayson (11), Louise Schache (34) and Karen Bear (45) finished with 63 to win the runners up prize.

Sharyn has also been preparing for the Country Teams squad.

Down the line balls were

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 Point Lonsdale

AUGUST Time

19 WED

20 THUR

21 FRI

22 SAT

23 SUN

24 MON

25 TUE

height (metres)

0245 0833 1507 2103

1.48 0.45 1.58 0.47

0321 0907 1536 2137

1.49 0.48 1.58 0.44

0356 0942 1607 2211

1.49 0.52 1.56 0.42

0433 1016 1640 2244

1.47 0.56 1.53 0.41

0513 1052 1715 2316

1.45 0.61 1.49 0.41

0557 1129 1751 2350

1.42 0.67 1.44 0.41

0646 1207 1833

1.38 0.73 1.38

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

won by Dot Stubbs and sisters Pam Pritchard and Nan Meagher with 631/2, Colleen Touzel, David Barrack and Marea Bell 65, Libby Seebeck, Bronwyn Debenham and Wendy Parker 66 and Fay Quilford, Shirley Welsford and Jill Steer 661/2.

Dot Stubbs was closest to the pin on the 14th and Alison Strong on the 16th.

Leongatha Golf Club members extend best wishes to the Country Teams squad for a successful and enjoyable campaign at Rossdale Golf

Leongatha Golf Club THE popular Top Gun competition is now underway with Geoff Maher leading the way with 41 points from Tom Sorrell with 39 points and Coral Gray on 38 points.

There is however plenty of time to enter this innovative and popular competition.

As the weather improves and the course dries there will be plenty opportunities to join the leaders and be one of the 19 to qualify for the exciting final.

The qualifying period closes on October 22 so enquire at the club if you have not already entered and be part of the exciting final format.

Saturday’s Par competition was played in ideal conditions with the course starting to dry out after a lengthy wet spell.

A Grade honours went to Tom Sorrell (5) with a score -1.

B Grade was won by Bryan McCorkell (18) also with -1 and Max Cavanagh (28) had +1 to take out C Grade.

NTPs were Russell Williams on both the fourth and seventh holes, N. Villelle on the 14th and Kevin Castwood on the 16th.

DTL balls: John Feddersen, Ian Murchie, Doug Clemann, Peter Walsh, Daniel Ruffin, Geoff Maher, Gordon Morrison, John Payne, Barry Hughes, Merv Stubbs, Bruce Hutton, Fred Debono and David Forbes.

Tuesday’s event was a Stableford Multiplier compe-

Club, Victoria Golf Club and Woodlands Golf Club next week.

The final team of 10 of the district’s top players will be announced on Friday at Lang Lang Golf Club’s annual Bowl event.

Saturday, August 15: Winner: Coral Gray (26) +2.

Down the line: Linda Shannon (square) and Fran O’Brien -2.

Nearest the Pin: Rita de Bondt. tition with John Payne (7) and Craig Hams (14) winning easily with a very good score of 71 points, eight ahead of their nearest rivals.

NTPs were Ian Murchie on the fourth hole, Andrew Smith on the 14th and Craig Hams on the 16th.

DTL balls went to Andrew Smith, Geoff Maher, Ted Bruinewoud, Roy Kleverkamp, Merv Stubbs, Ian Murchie, Russell Williams, Bruce Hutton, John Simon and Allan Schache.

On Thursday Bruce Hutton had the irons working extremely well to achieve the unique feat of being the Nearest to the Pin on three of four Par three holes.

He was closest on the fourth, 14th and 16th holes and was pipped by less than a meter by club manager Josh Hall on the seventh hole, in what was an amazing achievement.

The A Grade honours went to Geoff McDonald (11) with 35 points and Geoff Maher (23) had an excellent 41 points to win in B Grade.

DTL balls went to John Fraser, Colin Bear, Doug Clemann, Andrew Smith, Josh Hall, Peter Waters, Marilyn Williams, Bruce Cathie, Trevor Moss and Peter Hartigan.

Woorayl ladies golf LAST Wednesday a small field enjoyed a perfect day for golf, with the course in good condition after a few fine and windy days.

We are now playing the shorter winter course and

Champions: outgoing captain Marea Maher (far left) and president Pam Christensen (far right) congratulate Leongatha winners, from left, Esle Gedye, Rebecca Thomas and Jan Bissett, and runners up Louise Schache and Karen Bear.

Shirley Thomas (14) had the best score with 34 points.

Nearest the pin on the eighth was Marg Tuckett and Sue Wakefield claimed the 17th.

We will play with the Meeniyan ladies on the August 19, and on August 26 we will play the rescheduled August Medal.

Woorayl THE trophies for our fourball stableford event were provided by Ray and Simon Sullivan.

The winners with 48 points were Geoff McKinnon and Peter Burgess from Gary Young and Kev Riseley.

Balls to J. Baum, B. Stubbs; J. Howard, G. Winkler; D. Lim, R. Winkler and I. Atcheson, T. Charlton. The latter two, although in reverse order, won the nearest the pins.

The ball raffle to Woz syndicate’.

Speaking of raffles, it’s our raffle and meal night on Thursday.

Next week sees a single stableford with trophies provided by Paul Beck of Handleys Funeral Services.

Korumburra THERE were 31 players on Saturday, August 15 for a par competition, with trophies by Bob Stiff.

A Grade: T. Herbert (3 hcp) +4, B. Hessels +2, M. Garnham +1, T. Marotti sq, P. Vanagtmaal sq, T. Fowles sq.

B Grade: S. Harland (16

hcp) +4, R. Morrison +1, H. Betts +1.

Nearest the pin: 1st I. Gibson, 7th D. Gow, 10th T. Fowles, 13th P. Hopkins.

Tuesday’s winner was L. Sharp 33 pts and Thursday’s winner was S. Clark 37 pts countback.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY was Medal Day – kindly sponsored by Williams Signs.

The medal winner, with 69 nett, was W. Reilly (27).

Runner up, on a count back, was C. Graeme (15) with 74.

P. Wilson (26) won a ball with 74 and W. Reilly added to his day by winning the putting with 29.

No one troubled the pro pin and R. Hannay missed out on $308 by going on holiday.

Tuesday’s single stableford event was won by C. Stewart (25) with 39 points.

His closest rival, with 35, was B. Dewar (16).

NTP also went to C. Stewart and best nine to D. McIntyre.

Foster golf WET, windy like conditions continued throughout the week, which once again saw the Tuesday and Thursday competitions cancelled.

A break in conditions allowed the Friday and Saturday competitions to be played with smaller fields than normal.

Friday August 14th – Stableford 9 Hole Competition “Chook Run” The winner of the chook

in the stableford nine hole competition on Friday was Kevin DaSilveira 18 points.

DTL went to Trevor Jones 16 points and Garry Clavarino 16 points.

NTP went to Steve Barnes and Geoff Prue.

The 4BBB Par Barry Soderlund Memorial event was played on Saturday.

Winners were Garry Clavarino and Trevor Jones with +7.

Runners up were Bruce Knee and Owen Kindellan also +7.

DTL went to Steve Reid and Norm Cooper +4, Larry Giddy and Robert Fulton +4.

NTP went to fourth Garry Clavarino, sixth Paul Spencer, 13th Steve Reid, 15th Tony Vanin and 17th Larry Giddy.

Norm Curram was the member’s name that was drawn out for the Friday night members draw and as like most Friday nights he was present, so he collected the $1100.

The draw will drop back $500 next Friday.

In the Saturday men’s golfing members draw Dylan Williams had his name drawn out, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $920, nor did he play in the golf competition, so the draw will jackpot to $940 next week.

Mirboo North Ladies Stableford secret nine winner: Wendy Gervasi, 18 points.

Winner, 18 holes, Jill White, 34 points.

NTP: 4th Maree Thompson, 16th Wendy Gervasi.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha WEDNESDAY, August 12 saw the last winter classic pairs in action.

The winners were the Morwell pair of Steve Collins (s) and Mike Arnold with two wins plus 37. Runners-up the Leongatha pair of Russell Trotman (s) and Glenda Trotman with two wins plus 35.

Best last game went to John O’Connor (s) and Ewan Coulter with plus 14.

The general feeling after the event that the club should now continue with this event next winter and the event be open to any other bowls clubs’ pairs who may wish to compete.

Social bowls recommenced on Saturday, August 15 with 10 teams taking to the greens. The winners were Russell Trotman (s) and Paul Lahn with three wins plus 14.

Runners-up Bill Fisher (s) and Bev Thompson with two wins

plus 12.

Social bowls will now take place on each Wednesday and Saturday, with names to be in by 11.30am and play to commence at 12.30pm, weather permitting, and will continue until the start of pennant.

The ladies and men’s pennant availability lists are now on the noticeboards in the clubrooms and Leongatha bowlers are asked to indicate availability or not.

Also both the ladies and

Steve back in form Steve won his three sets for the Apples team and led them to a confidence building win over the Bananas.

Ian Cole and Matthew Oomman were great support for Steve while the struggling Bananas were best served by June Knott and tennis gun Glen Kleeven who answered all his critics by winning a doubles set and surprising all by narrowly winning his singles match 15-13 over Matthew Oomman, leaving both men physically and emotionally exhausted.

The Pears had a convincing victory over the Lemons side. Dave Noble again having a top night winning his three sets. Dave’s team-mates in Frank Dekker, Gary McGrath and Leonie Dignan all lifted in this stirring victory, letting all teams know the Pears are a threat to this season’s premiership.

For the Lemons Jason Comrie and Roger Callister were solid contributors and it was great to see Roger back having a game after having a break for this season.

The final match witnessed the Passionfruits defeating a plucky Oranges team. Jason Richards was brilliant in his singles match and Glen O’Neill, filling in, played beautifully as a third, letting selec-

tors know they may have made an error.

The Passionfruits still maintain premiership favouritism at this stage while the Oranges have the wooden spoon all sewn up, however this team hasn’t given up hope and always turn up week in, week out.

Our presentation dinner will be held on September 12 at the Leongatha RSL, so keep this night free, as a great night is assured.

Round 12 results Pears 5/110 d Lemons 3/90, Passionfruit 4/128 d Oranges 4/109, Apples 5/121 d Bananas 3/105.

Ladder

Passionfruit .............................72 Pears ........................................68 Bananas ...................................65 Lemons ....................................64 Apples ......................................55 Oranges ....................................33

Soccer – Leongatha Knights Under 16 LEONGATHA Knights U16 team played Inverloch Stars at McMahon Reserve in Wonthaggi in a match they needed to win to help keep a firm hold on fourth position.

The match started slowly with Inverloch using the wind in the first half to its advantage and keeping the Knights defence of Curtis Rintoule, Jake Van Puyenbroek, Tom Barker and Josh Hayward under pressure.

But it was the midfield of Sam Bainbridge, Ethan Bath and Tyson Chandler who were able to control the ball throughout the match and set up a number of attacks on goal for the Knights.

With Will Barker, Oscar Bowler and Adam Watchorn able to run onto the midfield passes it wasn’t long before the Inverloch defence struggled to clear a ball.

Ethan was able to take possession and score from a well worked play where he ran around a number of defenders and beat goalie Nicholas Matheson.

Inverloch quickly replied when Kelsey Dal Pozzo was able to get behind the defence and beat Dylan Van Puyenbroek for the equaliser.

The score was 1-1 at half time.

Knights changed its line up and with Knights’ captain Jack Bainbridge and Karli Blunden coming on in defence it allowed Tom to move up the ground where his height and speed caused the Inverloch defence some problems.

Knights’ players kept the ball wide on the wings which enabled Ethan to be available in the centre and to get his hat trick with two more goals all scored through good team play.

Inverloch never stopped trying and kept the Knights defence watchful but eventually well able to repel any attacks that came.

Playing with the wind in the second half assisted the Knights as Dylan was able to clear the ball from goal deep into Inverloch’s half.

Knights have now held onto fourth position but with Phillip Island having an upset win over Drouin 4-3 it all comes down to next week’s game in which Leongatha Knights play Phillip Island Breakers at home.

Leagues’ review on track THE AFL Gippsland Football Leagues’ review remains firmly on track with the committee concluding its first round of stakeholder consultation.

Since launching the review in April, the committee has held individual meetings with every affected senior league and club in the Gippsland football and netball community.

Leagues and clubs have also been given the opportunity to complete a written survey.

The committee will now review the consultations and primary source data on player registrations and population

Buffalo indoor

ON Wednesday, August 12 there were six players on a cold night to bowl, which saw teams teams of three.

We played two games of 10 ends with six bowls.

• Leongatha Badminton

AFTER a slow start to the season, champion player Steve Johnson is back to his brilliant best defeating all opponents with ease.

men’s practice days are on the board and this matter needs to be addressed also.

Wednesday, August 26 sees the next monthly triples round and names on the sheet if you wish to play.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

demographics, before finalising its draft recommendations for presentation to the AFL Gippsland Region Commission in late August.

The commission will consider the draft recommendations and provide feedback on the next stage, as per the leagues’ review project plan.

AFL Gippsland region general manager and review committee chair Travis Switzer was pleased with the progress of the review and the response of the football and netball community.

“The review committee has put in a power of work getting around to every league and club and gathering as much data as possible in a short space of time,” Switzer

said.

“We must say a big thank you to all our leagues and clubs for appreciating the importance of this review and making the most of the opportunity to have their say on the future direction of football and netball in Gippsland.”

The Commission is due to provide feedback on the review committee’s draft recommendations by the end of September.

Clubs and leagues will then have the opportunity to provide written submissions as part of a further period of consultation between October and November, before the review committee’s final recommendations are made

by March, 2016.

The winning team which won both games was skippered by Toni Heldens, Bill Wolswinkle and Joyce Occhipinti over the team skippered

by Rod McConchie, Glenys Pilkingson and Joe Occhipinti. The socres were 16-8 and 18-7.

It was nice to have Glenys back for a game of bowls, and we hope to see you all at the Peter MacCallum on Friday, August 21.

There is no bowling next Wednesday as there is bowling on Friday at Buffalo Hall at 7.30pm.

Mardan indoor bowls IT was another lean night at Mardan but, nevertheless, an enjoyable one.

Eight of us turned out for our weekly dose of bowls.

The usual format on such night is two games of 10 ends with pairs playing six bowls.

Games were well contested and scores were fairly even in each game with the odd exception.

Both the winners and the runners-up were placed under

pressure in their respective games and if not for some excellent bowls from Russell and Cliff it might have been a different story.

Everyone played extremely well and the scores don’t always reflect this.

The final results were as follows: winners with two wins were Denyse Menzies and Vito Serafino. The runners-up with one win, 10 ends were Bert Bright and Tony Allen-Clay.

Thanks to all who came along and made it an enjoyable evening.

Inverloch WEDNESDAY social bowls attracted 36 players who competed in Triples and Fours for two games.

There was only one two game winner.

Congratulations to Lorraine Dowson, Pat Sheedy, Pam Winthrup and Mick Yates.

The first raffle prize was won by Rob Howard.

Also lucky winners were Lorraine Dowson, Dave Roberts, Mike Yates and Pat Stoneham.

Sunday saw 32 players taking to the green in teams of fours for two games.

The competition was close as there were three teams which had won both games.

Coming in third was the team of Norm Price, Cynthia Hensley, Pat Sheedy and Brian Growse.

The other two teams had 34 points each so it came down to shots up to decide the winner and runner up.

Runners-up for the day were Don Thomson, Bryan Hensley, Mike Applin and Ron Burge with 10 shots up.

Going two shots better it’s congratulations to the team of Harry Dunn, Colin Omerod, Jill Bateman and Ivy Sheppard.

The voucher was won by Bryan Hensley.

Other raffle winners were Lois Luby, Val Davis and Allan Johnstone.

Our winter bowls will end on Sunday, August 31 with a chicken run format to celebrate the end of a very successful winter bowls season.

Remember the members draw on Friday, August 21 where the jackpot is at its highest value since the commencement of the draw.

Due to the success of the first Mixed Pairs another game date has been set for August 22.

The club opening to welcome season 2015-2016 will be held on Saturday, September 5.

The day will start at 12 noon with the presentation of life membership to Mavis Parks.

This will be followed by a light lunch.

Then our reigning club champions, Mick Coram and Lorraine Dowson, have the honour of rolling the first jack and bowl of the season.

A game of bowls will follow.

Please add your name to the list to assist with catering needs.

Please check the notice board as the dates for the Tuesday Pennant practice have changed.

Please note that the practice dates will be Tuesday, September 15 away at Phillip Island and Tuesday, September 22 at home against Tarwin Lower and Corinella.

They are both 9.30am starts, uniform please.

Runners-up: coming second at Wednesday social bowls was the triple team of, from left, Brian Growse, Don Thomson and John Sutcliffe who had a win and draw.

On their own: the only two game winners in Wednesday social bowls were Lorraine Dowson, Pam Winthrup, Pat Sheedy and Mick Yates.

Sunday bowls: the runner-up in Sunday bowls which continue to be popular, was by shots up and was the team of Mike Applin, Bryan Hensley, Don Thomson and Ron Burge.

Sunday’s winners: beating two other teams that won both games was the team of Harry Dunn (missing), Jill Bateman, Colin Omerod and Ivy Sheppard.

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Swimming for Olympic selection

By Stuart Biggins MIKAELA Cornelissen is a teenager going places.

Champion girl: Mikaela Cornelissen is building an impressive list of achievements for one so young and has her sights set on the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

As a budding swimming champion it is highly likely that Leongatha school girl Mikaela Cornelissen will be a household name come the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

At the Gippstar awards night in Morwell on August 5 Cornelissen received her second Gippstar award following her selection as athlete for the month of September 2014.

While Mikaela said how excited she was to receive the award for the second time she is no stranger to gongs.

In July she won the Swimming

Victoria and ASCTA (coaches association) Allan Blue memorial trophy awarded to the most outstanding country swimmer with the best swim closest to the world record.

In short she was judged the best country swimmer in Victoria.

Cornelissen is both the captain of the Traralgon Swimming Club as well as the 2014 club champion, again no mean feat when we are talking about a club that is regarded as one of the best country clubs in the nation.

While she believes it is more realistic to aim to compete for Australia in 2020 at the Tokyo Olympics (“when I will be more experienced and heaps faster”) Mikaela will be going all out at the Australian Swim-

ming Championships in Adelaide in April 2016 which will decide the team for Rio. Her aim is to make the 100 metres butterfly final at the championships which will be televised nationally and attract enormous media attention as the 2016 Olympic Games loom large on the horizon.

Last year at the Victorian age championships where the Traralgon Swimming Club was beaten by only three metropolitan clubs, winning 33 medals, Cornelissen won one of the club’s five gold medals as well as three silver and a bronze.

In the course of 12 months, Cornelissen broke in the vicinity of 50 Gippsland and country Victoria swimming records.

Gippstar honours Gippsland’s best The 55th Gippstar awards were held in Morwell on August 5.

The event was attended by more than 80 people who celebrated the sporting achievements of athletes throughout Gippsland.

The event recognised the Junior and Open age monthly award winners as well

as best team won by Gippsland Croquet, best club won by Traralgon Swimming Club, special achievers award won by Elaine Hancock and John Morton and overall Junior winner Emily Beecroft and Open age winner Samuel Beveridge.

The Champion of Gippsland trophy was awarded to Stephanie Barnett for her achievements in Tennis.

Open winners: back row from left, Damon Morton (biathlon XC skiing from Marlo), Lara Mae Dunkley (netball from Yarram), Bill van Oosten (archery from Drouin East) and Jeff Bell (archery from Drouin), front row from left, Sarah Millson (sailing from Yinnar South) Brittney Gray (gymnast from Maffra), Brandon Stockdale (horse racing/jockey from Sale), Aislin Jones (skeet shooting from Lakes Entrance) and Mikaela Cornelissen (swimming from Leongatha).

Criterium challenges the toughest CONDITIONS were excellent for Criterium racing at Bena on Saturday.

Seniors, graded into A and B and the Juniors rode an eight lap handicap over the 1.8 kilometre undulating, ‘hot dog’ circuit.

Criterium racing doesn’t suit a lot of riders and the

Senior numbers were down to 11 riders in the two senior grades.

The juniors were first on the course for their eight lap handicap race.

Their handicaps were Felicity Waddell on three minutes followed by Kaleb Jans (1.5min), Thomas Fitzgerald (45sec) and Oliver McLean on scratch.

Felicity was not finding the course to her liking and was fading when caught by Jans early in the race.

By the halfway point McLean had caught up to Thomas who had dropped his chain on a corner and they were riding together for a while with Jans still holding his own out in front.

Although McLean was

Action: Bernadette Fitzgerald leads Neil White, Rob Waddell and Mark Bensley with one lap to go in the B Grade Criterium.

Winners: from left, A Grade Will Lumby , B Grade Bernadette Fitzgerald and Junior winner Kaleb Jans.

trying hard to bridge the gap to Jans, it was Jans who went on to win from McLean, with Thomas third and Felicity fourth.

The Seniors A Grade Criterium was 30 minutes plus three laps and B Grade 25 minutes plus three laps.

It was A Grade away first with just three riding, Will Lumby, Kevin Feely and Leigh Stott.

They were followed by

B Grade which included Rob Waddell, Brad Bouquet, Kerry Pritchard, Neil White, Mark Bensley, Steve Wilson, Bernadette Fitzgerald and Dane Herbert.

Apart from Bouquet puncturing on the first lap and Herbert losing early contact in B Grade, both grades stayed together in their respective groups for most of the race.

With B Grade finishing

first, it was Fitzgerald emerging clear from the bunch towards the finish and winning from Waddell in second, Pritchard third, Bensley fourth, Wilson fifth and White sixth.

A Grade had still to finish and with four laps left, Will made his move from his rivals with strong riding over the remaining laps.

It was Lumby winning comfortably with a sprint between Stott (second) and

Feely for the minor places.

On Saturday night two of the Club’s young talent had excellent results in the winter track series at DISC velodrome in Thornbury.

Thomas McFarlane, with his co-rider Ryan Schilt, won the 100 lap Madison and Austin Timmins was 2nd in his 16 lap points race.

Next week the racing is at Outtrim with the finish on the top of Mt.Misery.

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Netball stars on court

THE Leongatha and District Netball Association enjoyed pleasant weather for the 1st and 2nd semi finals.

There were some very close matches watched by a good crowd of supporters.

A successful Round Robin was held for the Under 11 section followed by a barbecue.

Special recognition awards were made to four ladies for outstanding service to our association over many years.

Flowers and certificates were presented by life members Noreen Williams, Philomena Smith, Maria Evison, and Julie Grant, president of the LDNA. The recipients were Narelle Polato, a member of the St. Lawrence Club, for her work with the debutante balls over a period of 10 years, a great effort.

Barb Challis, a Mount Eccles Club member, was recognised for over 10 years involvement as a player, umpire and coach but mainly for her contribution to the twilight competition.

Brenda Hocken received her award for over 10 years service including being a past vice president and president of our association, a life member of Leongatha Town Club, player, umpire, coach, umpires secretary and office bearer in the twilight competition.

Kerri Palmer received her award for life membership of Leongatha Town Club, player, umpire, coach, past Netta coordinator, score secretary and twilight office bearer for many years.

The association continues to run smoothly thanks to the above ladies for their wonderful combined contribution to the LDNA.

Recipient greats: an association cannot succeed without the likes of, from left, Narelle Polato, Kerri Palmers, Brenda Bocken and Barb Challis.

Parrots team up: from left, Josh Goff and Alessi Green.

Leongatha U14 semi finalists: back row from left, Niamh Martin, Hannah McEwan, Ruby Scouller, Jasmin Machie and Lizzie Harms. Front row from left, Charlie Fixter, Alicia Marshman and Luca Riseley.

Meeniyan U11 finalists: back row from left, Grace Mattingly, Stella Brewer, Tynisha Lim, Maddi Boyd and Meg Rathjen. Front row, Jack Rathjen and Kaitlyn Lovada.

Mirboo North U13 finalists: back row from left, Abbey McColl, Elissa Barry, Chloe Palmer and Ashleigh Poland. Front row from left, Isabella Randall, Kelsi Edger and Eryn Edger.

Little netballers set to go The annual NetSetGo program run by Leongatha and District Netball Association enables children to develop essential ball handling and coordination skills as well as basic knowledge of the game of netball.

These children participated in a 14 week program which culminated in a full game on the final week.

Ten of the netSetGo team also participated in the Under 11 round robin this weekend, a great way to practice their skills and further develop their confidence .

Trained and ready: NetSetGo girls with program coordinator Sue Ritchie.

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Parrots netball results Round 16 - August 15 Under 13

Leongatha 45 d Moe 15 Awards: Baker’s Delight - Phoebe Davidson, Network Video - Keely Price.

All played a good game and came out with a win. Hope we can win next week.

Go Parrots.

Under 15 Leongatha 24 d Moe 18 Awards: Pilates $10 cash - Taylah Brosn, Nagel’s Pharmacy - Hayley Wight.

Good game girls. We started off strong and kept in front right until the last whistle. Let’s rest up and get ready for Drouin next week.

Under 17

Moe 50 d Leongatha 28

Awards: Serafino’s Pizza - Tilly Kilpin, Lissa’s Beauty Room - Pip Littlejohn.

A great game played by every single girl today. The score didn’t reflect the game, however it was well fought out. Let’s come out pumping next week against Drouin.

C Grade Moe 40 d Leongatha 32 Awards: Voyage Fitness - Bec Argento, Buzz - Lisa Clark. Auction: Bec Argento.

A tough, physical game and the opposition was just too good on the day.

B Grade Leongatha 41 d Moe 29

Awards: Lissa’s Beauty Room - Kathy Reid. Auction: Mia Allen.

Very much a team effort today, a tough contest throughout the court but we pulled away each quarter and came away with the four poionts. Excellent effort girls.

A Grade Moe 46 d Leongatha 45 Awards: Shan’s Lingerie - Laura Higgins, Evans Petroleum - Meg Rosser.

Auction: Meg Rosser.

Always a tough game when we head to Moe. The game was goal for goal every minute, with no one giving up. Defensive pressure by both teams was tough with hardly any goals scored. Unfortunately the Lions came out on top of the Parrots by one.

Mirboo North netball

In play: Drouin B Grade had a comfortable win over its home team opposition Wonthaggi.

Round 18 results

Gippsland netball Results - Round 16

A Grade: Traralgon 45 d Maffra 26, Morwell 54 d Bairnsdale 32, Moe 46 d Leongatha 45, Drouin 62 d Wonthaggi Power 54, Sale 75 d Warragul 19.

B Grade: Traralgon 58 d Maffra 30, Morwell 49 d Bairnsdale 21, Leongatha 41 d Moe 29, Drouin 44 d Wonthaggi Power 35, Sale 66 d Warragul 30.

C Grade: Traralgon 42 d Maffra 23, Bairnsdale 29 d Morwell 21, Moe 40 d Leongatha 32, Wonthaggi Power 42 d Drouin 37, Sale 41 d Warragul 20.

Under 17: Traralgon 36 drew Maffra 36, Bairnsdale 48 d Morwell 14, Moe 50 d Leongatha 28, Drouin 36 d Wonthaggi Power 30, Sale 38 d Warragul 11.

Under 15: Maffra 43 d Traralgon 27, Bairnsdale 32 d Morwell 19, Leongatha 24 d Moe 19, Drouin 39 d Wonthaggi Power 29, Sale 46 d Warragul 19.

Under 13: Traralgon 39 d Maffra 21, Bairnsdale 35 d Morwell 14, Leongatha 45 d Moe 15, Wonthaggi Power 46 d Drouin 15, Sale 74 d Warragul 9.

Ladders

A Grade Traralgon ...................144.64 Morwell ......................137.12 Drouin ........................142.18 Leongatha .................. 119.91 Moe ............................. 111.03 Sale..............................134.02 Maffra............................87.93 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.21 Bairnsdale .....................72.97 Warragul ........................37.28 B Grade Traralgon ...................151.45 Leongatha ..................149.04 Drouin ........................122.87 Morwell ......................123.09 Moe .............................109.36 Wonthaggi Power ........ 118.61 Sale..............................104.88 Bairnsdale .....................67.04 Maffra............................71.21 Warragul ........................46.09 C Grade Traralgon ...................144.02 Wonthaggi Power ...... 110.83 Leongatha .................. 112.82 Moe ............................. 117.16 Bairnsdale .................. 115.32 Sale.............................. 110.65 Morwell ....................... 112.47 Drouin ...........................93.78 Maffra............................74.14 Warragul ........................36.17 Under 17 Sale .............................185.59 Moe .............................130.15 Traralgon ...................128.94 Maffra ........................132.64 Drouin ........................144.59 Bairnsdale ................... 118.59 Wonthaggi Power ........ 115.97

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LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA

STARTS September 1 & 2 (12 week competition) Senior $60

Junior $45

TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2 Junior section 1

WEDNESDAY

Entry forms Kelvin Johns Bi Rite, Leongatha Email: tpsmith@dcsi.net.au Phone: Kerry Bentvelzen 0407 317 413, Phil Smith 0437 624 261 or Barb Challis 0403 047 902.

TWI1920022

Mixed section 1 & 2 Junior section 1

Entries close August 26, 2015

Leongatha......................62.79 Warragul ........................55.75 Morwell .........................32.39 Under 15 Maffra ........................258.12 Drouin ........................150.24 Sale .............................133.41 Traralgon ...................141.73 Wonthaggi Power ...... 116.11 Moe ...............................90.21 Bairnsdale .....................86.72 Leongatha......................68.88 Warragul ........................48.41 Morwell .........................40.65 Under 13 Wonthaggi Power ......239.79 Bairnsdale ..................220.42 Sale .............................183.56 Traralgon ...................182.69 Morwell ......................100.00 Maffra............................90.12 Leongatha......................94.54 Drouin ...........................64.21 Moe ...............................40.34 Warragul ........................15.64

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LDNA netball A GREAT day for netball with over 100 keen 11 and Under players participating in a round robin to finish off their season.

Semi final results Saturday, August 15

13 & Under: Meeniyan & District 19 d Parrots 12, Mirboo North Gold 26 d Mirboo North Purple 18.

15 & Under: Parrots 33 d Mirboo North Purple 25, Mt Eccles Mystics 29 d Town Tangerine 21.

17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 34 d Mirboo North Purple 31, Town Black 38 d St Laurence 26.

Open: St Laurence Maroon 43 d Town Tangerine 42, St Laurence Gold 31 d Town Gren 25.

Preliminary finals draw - Saturday, August 22: 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple v Meeniyan & District, 11am, Court 5.

15 & Under: Mirboo North Purple v Mt Eccles Mystics, 12 noon, Court 5.

U17 / C Grade: Mirboo North Purple v Town Black, 1pm, Court 6.

Open: Town Green v St Laurence Maroon, 1pm, Court 4.

My ball: K-B player Mairead Donohue lunges for the ball while Stony’s Sarah Marshall looks in control. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Alberton netball Results - Round 19 August 15

A Grade: Fish Creek 40 d Toora 39, Foster 50 d Phillip Island 26, Inverloch-Kongwak 71 d DWWWW 20, Korumburra-Bena 77 d Stony Creek 16, Dalyston 74 d MDU 28, Tarwin 40 d Kilcunda-Bass 32.

B Grade: Toora 51 d Fish Creek 44, Phillip Island 45 d Foster 44, Inverloch-Kongwak 104 d DWWWW 21, Korumburra-Bena 68 d Stony Creek 23, Dalyston 48 d MDU 40, Tarwin 51 d Kilcunda-Bass 22.

C Grade: Toora 49 d Fish Creek 25, Phillip Island 46 d Foster 32, Korumburra-Bena 27 d Stony Creek 18, Dalyston 51 d MDU 15, Tarwin 34 d Kilcunda-Bass 28.

17 & Under: Fish Creek 51 d Toora 6, Phillip Island 26 d Foster 18, Inverloch-Kongwak 64 d DWWWW 21, Korumburra-Bena 31 d Stony Creek 18, Dalyston 38 d MDU 33, Tarwin 24 d Kilcunda-Bass 19.

15 & Under: Fish Creek 28 d Toora 22, Foster 28 d Phillip Island 17, InverlochKongwak 60 d DWWWW 4, Korumburra-Bena 53 d Stony Creek 7, MDU 51 d Dalyston 19, Tarwin 33 d KilcundaBass 13.

13 & Under: Fish Creek 22 d Toora 17, Phillip Island 39 d Foster 13, Korumburra-Bena 49 d Stony Creek 1.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena .......................235.90 Dalyston .........................204.62 Foster .............................159.40 Fish Creek .....................125.81 Toora ..............................133.39 Inv-Kongwak ................106.06 Phillip Island ....................90.81 Stony Creek ......................92.01 MDU.................................90.52 Tarwin ...............................71.88 Kil-Bass ............................57.58 DWWWW........................23.67 B Grade Kor-Bena .......................207.89 Inv-Kongwak ................197.47 Dalyston .........................141.61 Toora ..............................124.04 Foster .............................136.08 MDU...............................117.91 Phillip Island ..................101.52 Fish Creek ........................97.38 Stony Creek ......................89.33 Tarwin ...............................67.73 Kil-Bass ............................37.79 DWWWW........................26.68 C Grade Kor-Bena .......................226.13 Dalyston .........................241.64 Toora ..............................146.95 Inv-Kongwak ................ 133.11 Stony Creek...................100.42 MDU ................................96.26 Phillip Island ....................89.80 Tarwin ...............................80.98 Fish Creek ........................78.86

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Foster ................................63.79 Kil-Bass ............................51.35 DWWWW.......................... 0.00 17 & Under Dalyston .........................196.05 Inv-Kongwak ................176.54 Phillip Island.................168.32 Fish Creek .....................207.85 Foster .............................153.20 MDU ..............................142.06 Kor-Bena ........................114.41 Tarwin ...............................76.47 Stony Creek ......................53.51 Kil-Bass ............................47.56 DWWWW........................35.82 Toora .................................41.61 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak ................312.70 MDU ..............................299.16 Phillip Island.................163.06 Foster .............................153.26 Kor-Bena .......................187.32 Tarwin..............................93.63 Fish Creek ........................92.34 Toora .................................73.68 Dalyston............................80/61 Kil-Bass ............................46.10 DWWWW........................39.07 Stony Creek ......................13.54 13 & Under Dalyston .........................486.55 Inv-Kongwak ................441.89 Kor-Bena .......................267.98 Phillip Island.................137.22 Toora ..............................128.31 Fish Creek ..................... 117.87 Foster ................................80.50 Stony Creek ......................33.97 Tarwin ...............................30.59 DWWWW.......................... 0.00 Kil-Bass .............................. 0.00 MDU................................... 0.00

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Pressure game: Ash van Rooy, Melissa Neil and Emma Cope in action during the Stony Creek, Korumburra-Bena match. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade: Mirboo North 52 d Yarragon 40.

Best: Jessie Holland, Dani Hilliar.

Congratulations girls for ending up on top of the ladder. A well deserved reward after a lot of hard work. We had a great tussle to prepare us for finals against Yarragon in perfect sunshine. It was fantastic to finally have a full team back on court in time for finals. Enjoy the break this week to get ready for a big challenge in two weeks time.

B Grade: Mirboo North 26 def by Yarragon 46.

Best: Steph St Ellen, Sonia Giardina.

Nice to have a bit of fun in the final game for the season.

Well done to the girls continuing to turn up each week despite a constantly changing team. Thank you to everyone who helped out and filled in this season.

C Grade: Mirboo North 38 d Yarragon 20.

Best: Laura Robins, Alexia Andrews.

We had a good first half but we let ourselves down in the second with some bad passes and mistakes - even our World Cup attempt! First final next Saturday girls. Only a few weeks left so let’s all put in 110 per cent D Grade: Mirboo North 42 d Yarragon 36.

Best: Haley Anderson, Katie Symmons.

Fantastic team effort. It’s great to see the things we practised at training come out onto the court. Let’s all get to training this week leading into finals.

Under 17s: Mirboo North 28 def by Yarragon 50.

Best: Erin Hoghton, Toni Brand.

Unlucky end to the season but excellent team effort today. We killed it in the last quarter. Thanks for a great season. Massive thanks to Stacey and Lexi for filling in as coach while I was away.

Under 15s: Mirboo North 48 d Yarragon 18.

Best: Charlie Chila, Arli Wilkins.

Fantastic team effort.

Excellent confidence in each other coming into finals. It was great to have almost our full team back. Bring on the finals.

First round of finals: Saturday, August 22 at Thorpdale – Senior football and C Grade netball.

Sunday, August 23 at Hill End – Reserves and Fourths football, Under 15s and D Grade netball.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Wonthaggi v Drouin

Power returns to winning form WONTHAGGI Power cemented its place in the top five with a convincing win over Drouin in a high class and entertaining game in front of a large crowd.

Conditions were perfect and with brilliant sunshine the scene was set for a great day of football.

This was a real pressure game in the lead up to the finals.

Drouin a young, developing side was still in the race for the finals and had to win this one to remain alive.

It would go into the game confident having beaten Power by a point when they last met earlier in the season.

There has also been a long history of close games over the years so it was all systems go in this big game.

The game started at a rapid pace and Power scored the first goal through Michael Kelly scouting the pack.

Toma Huther took a big mark and got Power’s second goal in the perfect start for the home side.

Kelly, Nat Jones, Aiden Lindsay and Kane McCarthy were doing a lot of damage around the packs in what was already shaping up as an even contest.

Drouin coach, experienced ruckman Bob McCallum, was shaping up as a major hurdle with his strong work in the ruck and leadership around the ground.

On-ballers Luke Duffy, Liam Anderson, Daniel Nicholl, Fraser Broderick and Jordan Edwards were working hard against a fired up home side.

It was obvious whoever was able to control the ball out of the centre would have a big say in who won the game.

A free kick to Sam Proctor gave Drouin its first goal but Power responded immediately with a goal from Adam Cook who was presenting strongly across half forward.

Up forward for Drouin, Ben Hughes was also a big target and this was putting real pressure on the Power back men, led well by Matt Coyne, Shannon Bray, Ben Eddy and Jarrod Membrey.

Drouin was getting a good run with the umpiring decisions in what was shaping up as a fairly physical game, fair but hard. Brod Fraser for Drouin added another goal to bring his team closer.

Cook marked strongly in the pack and goaled to get one back for Wonthaggi but another free saw Daniel Nicholls score another for the visitors on the siren.

The game was living up to expectations and the crowd was warming to the fierceness of the contest.

Challenged: it was crunch time for Drouin as it was bumped out of finals’ contention by a typically robust Power unit. Here, Toma Huther applies pressure on Drouin’s Damien Allison who managed to get away an effective handball.

Troy Harley got the first goal to start off the second quarter following a very strong mark.

Chris Wylie in the ruck was doing well in what was shaping up as a terrific ruck battle.

Drouin goaled through Hughes and again his team was edging closer.

At this stage Drouin was using the ball more effectively, holding onto possession and delivering the ball with pin point accuracy.

Up front though, it was wasting opportunities to build on its good play.

The strong tackling of both sides was a feature of this high standard game.

Kane McCarthy who was playing solidly around the ground got a much needed goal for Wonthaggi and Cook followed up with another.

Hughes responded almost immediately with one of his own but again Cook, who was having a great game, goaled after the siren to give the home side a handy 18 point lead at the big break.

Power has learnt more than once that Drouin is a side that will continue to come back hard and today would be no different.

The first goal to Drouin’s Hughes from another free kick started the third quarter.

The players were under real pressure to make the right decision, great practice for the finals.

It was Wonthaggi now feeling the pinch and it needed to lift.

Jordan Edwards goaled to bring Drouin closer and it was taking control of the game.

McCallum goaled and Hughes scored another to bring Drouin within a point.

It was game on and the

crowd could sense a possible upset.

Nicholls, Liam Axford, Liam Anderson and Cameron Hall were strong around the packs and Power looked a little flat.

A much needed goal to Andrew Murray after a series of sensational handballs lifted Wonthaggi and then Travis Krause was rewarded for his hard work with another goal to swing the game back Power’s way.

A long goal to Nathan Jones was followed by another to Krause and Wonthaggi had absorbed the pressure and was again drawing away.

Murray to Cook was exceptional football and another goal resulted to give the home side a handy four goal lead.

Hughes got one on the siren to keep the contest alive.

The game was still in the balance though and Drouin was not going home without a fight.

Yet another free gave Drouin a goal and that was followed with another soon after to reduce the lead to only eight points. But Wonthaggi, as it had done all day lifted under pressure and found Cook again for his sixth.

Chris Wylie who had been more than serviceable all day in the ruck had a real purple patch up forward taking two telling marks and scoring two important goals.

Nat Jones chipped in for another and Riley Lindsay got into the action to score another.

Wonthaggi had drawn away on the scoreboard and were finishing the game very strongly.

It had been a terrific game all day.

Power had to work hard against a very spirited Drouin

team and had taken the honours on this occasion.

The game was played in good spirit and was another high standard contest, typical of the close matches in the Gippsland League.

While Drouin has bowed out of finals contention, the

Match up: the match between Wonthaggi and Drouin was as tight as this tussle between Damien Carmody and Power’s Chris Wylie as the Drouin battled hard to stay in finals contention.

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 18.10.118 d Drouin 12.6.78 Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 6, C. Wylie 2, N. Jones 2, T. Krause 2, K. McCarthy 1, M. Kelly 1, A. Murray 1, R. Lindsay 1, T. Huther 1, T. Harley 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: A. Cook, T. Krause, C. Wylie, K. McCarthy, S. Bray, M. Kelly.

Drouin goals: B. Hughes 6, R. McCallum 2, D. Nicholls 1, B. Fraser 1, S. Proctor 1, J. Edwards 1.

Drouin best: R. McCallum, L. Duffy, B. Hughes, D. Nicholls, C. Hall, L. Axford.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 18.10.118 d Drouin 12.6.78 Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Wells 2, R. Tack 2, T. Hamilton 1, W. Joplin 1, J. Thomas 1, B. Dryden 1, T.

• Mirboo North v Yarragon

Tigers win the double chance REIGNING Mid Gippsland premier, Mirboo North, powered away from Yarragon to comfortably defeat the Panthers by 52 points at Yarragon on Saturday.

Victory in the last round of the season lifts the mighty Tigers up to third position on the ladder.

After Yinnar’s eight point win over Newborough dropped the Bulldogs down to fourth spot, Mirboo North also secures the double chance in this year’s finals.

Mirboo North now faces

SENIORS Mirboo North 17.11.113 d Yarragon 8.13.61 Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 7, J. Robertson 3, D. Pinneri 1, J. Burge 1, C. Bennett 1, J. Taylor 1, P. Hinkley 1, M. Wightman 1, J. Piper 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, C. Bennett, K. Berchtold, J. Taylor, J. Nash, S. Peters.

Yarragon goals: P. Harvey 2, T. Lehman 2, C. Milner 2, D. Smith 2.

Yarragon best: D. Bates, S. Wood, J. Bourke, Z. Regester, P. Harvey, B. Damschke.

RESERVES Mirboo North 15.10.100 d Yarragon 4.9.33 Mirboo North goals: S. Rogers 9, B. Harriage 2, D. Banks 1, N. Kreun 1, D. Lockie 1, M. Richardson 1.

Mirboo North best: B. Harriage, S.

Yinnar in the qualifying final at Thorpdale this Saturday, while Newborough meets Trafalgar in Sunday’s elimination final at Willow Grove.

Standing in for injured spearhead, Tim Traill, four time premiership star Kris Berchtold turned in a blinder at full forward, with seven superb goals for the Tigers.

Paul Harvey, Corey Milner, Troy Lehman and Dillon Smith all kicked two majors for the Panthers.

Unfortunately for Yarragon, in the opening term its shoddy inside 50 shooting saw it kick six successive behinds.

Rogers, J. Grande, T. Alexander, S. Lawson, J. Alexander.

Yarragon goals: J. Hayhow 1, W. Vagana 1, L. Onslow 1, J. Borsato 1.

Yarragon best: Z. Heard, B. Gregg, S. Ford, B. Glover, K. Clerks, D. Earl.

THIRDS Mirboo North 11.6.72 d Yarragon 4.3.27 Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 7, J. Moro 2, B. Thomson 1, T. Bolton 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Richards, Z. Porter, R. Oddy, T. Reiske, D. Allen, J. Best.

Yarragon goals: M. Hartelt 1, S. Matheson 1, J. Kilday 1, L. Fitzgerald 1.

Yarragon best: J. Kilday, T. Follett, T. Potter, J. Sikacek, L. Proposch, M. Morgan.

When quarter time arrived, the more accurate Tigers held a handy 19 point advantage from one less scoring attempt.

However, Yarragon started giving Mirboo North a run for its money during the second quarter and at one stage it trailed the visitors by only three points.

Then Jon Burge grubbed Mirboo North’s seventh major off the deck in the goal square to give the Tigers some breathing space.

Berchtold, Paul Hinkley and Jack Robertson quickly followed with successive goals to extend the Tigers’ lead to 27 points shortly before half time.

Disappointingly for Yarragon, the conversions by Berchtold and Robertson came from 50 metre penalties.

“It’s enough to break your heart,” conceded one dejected Yarragon supporter.

As if on a journey of discovery, Mirboo North continued to roll out its open play game plan in the third quarter, where geographical separation from the Panthers, became a priority going forward.

With the upcoming finals firmly in mind, the Tigers explored a variety of

scoring options by adopting compatible structures and programming responsively integrated processes.

Most of the time the Tigers’ methodology worked a treat and helped to confuse the opposition.

David Bates, Scott Wood, Josh Bourke and Zac Regester fought hard and did their level best to keep the Panthers in the game, with aggressiveness at the ball and tough, unrelenting tackling.

Although Yarragon managed two goals in the final quarter, fumbles, stumbles and unforced turnovers were killing the side, whose pace was reduced from mustangs to draught horses.

On the other hand, with its confidence up and a purposeful stride, Mirboo North finished full of running.

Berchtold, Robertson, Clancy Bennett, Josh Taylor, Jake Nash and Shane Peters were all creative and forceful contributors for the Tigers.

Constructive play resulted in Mirboo North’s 14th goal when Ben Ah Mat and Berchtold diligently worked the footy to Bennett, who marked strongly overhead and kicked truly from 37 metres.

Soon after, Josh Piper

hand passed to Mitchell Wightman who astutely snapped another.

Then, Piper and Ah Mat combined skillfully to find Dom Pinneri, who registered the Tigers’ 16th goal for the afternoon.

Later, Berchtold intuitively lofted a high ball to Robertson, whose deliberate shot increased Mirboo North’s lead beyond 50 points.

his first outing since 2012.

Although trailing badly all day, the Panthers were well served by Zac Heard, Bruce Gregg, Sam Ford, Brock Glover and Keith Clerks.

The Tigers now tackle Morwell East in this Sunday’s elimination final at Willow Grove.

Reserves

SENIORS Trafalgar 20.14.134 d Boolarra 4.3.27 Yinnar 12.10.82 d Newborough 11.8.74 Yallourn-Yall Nth 19.17.131 d Morwell East 5.4.34 Thorpdale 20.17.137 d Hill End 10.9.69 RESERVES Trafalgar 10.10.70 d Boolarra 4.2.26 Yinnar 9.8.62 d Newborough 6.8.44 Yallourn-Yall Nth 26.10.166 d Morwell East 2.6.18 Thorpdale 13.7.85 d Hill End 7.4.46 THIRDS Trafalgar 10.8.68 d Boolarra 9.10.64 Newborough 9.8.62 d Yinnar 6.8.44 Yallourn-Yall Nth 23.11.149 d Morwell East 4.2.26 FOURTHS Newborough 11.12.78 d Yinnar 2.4.16 Yallourn-Yall Nth 12.10.82 d Morwell East 5.10.40 Hill End 11.16.82 d Thorpdale 5.3.33

In game number 442 for the mighty Tigers, wily veteran Steven Rogers excited the crowd with an impressive seven goal haul in Mirboo North’s thumping 67 point victory over the Panthers.

Mirboo North’s foot passing into its scoring area was outstanding and enabled Rogers to lead confidently and take nine marks.

Brent Harriage was another seasoned Tiger in terrific form.

He, along with James Grande, Todd Alexander, Simon Lawson and Jed Alexander, created all sorts of headaches for Yarragon.

Former Seniors premiership playing coach, Peter Mongta, made a surprise appearance and sound contribution for Mirboo North, in

battle for a place in the top five continues with Sale and Morwell still in the running.

Next week Wonthaggi takes the long trip to Bairnsdale in its next big challenge while Drouin will be keen for a good showing against Leongatha.

Gedye 1, Z. Gilmour 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: T. Wells, T. Gedye, J. Read, Z. Gilmour, W. Joplin, L. Jones.

Drouin goals: K. Harper 3, L. O’Brien 2, J. Seri 1.

Drouin best: D. Healy, J. Fairlie, K. Harper, J. Harper, S. Barwick, J. Seri.

UNDER 18s Drouin 7.8.50 d Wonthaggi Power 6.4.40 Drouin goals: J. Tomkins 4, S. O’Callaghan 1, J. Craig 1, W. Collins 1.

Drouin best: C. Kingi, J. Craig, J. Graham, W. Collins, R. Baker, S. O’Callaghan.

Wonthaggi Power goals: S. Pugh 3, B. Rielly 2, C. Gilmour 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: C. Gilmour, A. Papodopoulos, R. Lawson-Pepper, C. Waters, K. Brann, T. Murray.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 203.95 Yinnar ................... 182.27 Mirboo North ........ 145.10 Newborough ......... 126.24 Trafalgar ............... 128.39 Thorpdale ................ 95.63 Morwell East ............ 77.89 Boolarra ................... 58.30 Yarragon .................. 65.52 Hill End .................... 46.11

66 58 46 44 40 38 24 24 16 4

RESERVES LADDER

OTHER MATCHES

Yinnar ................... 204.30 Newborough ......... 202.01 Yall-Yall North....... 274.13 Mirboo North ........ 129.26 Morwell East........... 69.41 Thorpdale ................ 88.74 Yarragon .................. 76.02 Trafalgar ................... 78.84 Hill End .................... 42.40 Boolarra ................... 36.15

60 56 52 52 36 32 30 26 12 4

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 315.45 Yinnar ................... 272.49 Yarragon ............... 187.92 Yall-Yall North....... 131.75 Newborough ......... 115.55 Trafalgar ................... 83.64 Thorpdale ................ 73.64 Boolarra .................. 35.53 Morwell East ............ 31.87

68 64 52 50 36 36 22 16 12

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 550.00 Hill End ................. 263.10 Trafalgar ............... 186.85 Yinnar ................... 144.06 Mirboo North .......... 89.37 Thorpdale ................ 53.90 Yall-Yall North .......... 28.42 Morwell East ............ 28.72

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Hot potato: MDU’s Joel Winderlich gets a handball away as the team went down to Dalyston on Saturday.

Dalyston sweeps the season IN the last match before finals Dalyston was keen to get through the season with a victorious clean sweep.

MDU was not about to let the reigning team go home without a fight and came in ready to prove itself on the home stretch.

With the ground in good condition and little wind interference the teams met knowing it could be any-

SENIORS

Dalyston 16.10.106 M.D.U. 9.10.64 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 3, M. Schreck 2, K. Thomas 2, G. Parker 2, M. Rosendale 2, K. Schrape 1, J. Ross 1, B. Carew 1, C. Graham 1, K. Kirk 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. McMillan 2, J. Swift 2, D. Adkins 1, C. Hutcheson 1, M. Smith 1, T. McDermott 1, M. Olden 1 Dalyston Best: B. Carew, K. Thomas, M. Schreck, K. Kirk, K. Butler, P. Brosnan M.D.U. Best: B. Thomas , M. Smith, J. Sinclair, H. Curtis, J. McMillan, A. Thorne RESERVES

Dalyston 19.13.127 M.D.U. 4.3.27 Leading Goalkicker: J. Legione 4 Dal Best: J. Legione, K. Kerr, L. West, M. Loughridge, S. Alexander, A. Chetland

body’s game at this end of the competition.

First term saw Dalyston lead 23 to 13. Determined, MDU knew the challenge of closing a margin on Dalyston and played with a fierce defence going into the second term.

However Dalyston continued with momentum, pulling further ahead by half time 48 to 22.

While league leader Michael Kraska booted three majors the score was

M.D.U. Best: M. Winderlich, P. Harris, J. Bolge, D. Campbell, M. East, J. Peach THIRDS

Dalyston 12.17.89 M.D.U. 3.13.31 Leading Goalkicker: J. Barry 4 Dal Best: Z. Sprie, J. Legione, J. Honeysett, E. Milkins, R. Quinn, M. Marotta M.D.U. Best: J. Riley, C. McInnes, L. Harris, M. Newton, B. Pickersgill, W. Horvath FOURTHS

Dalyston 16.17.113 M.D.U. 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: K. Wright 2, J. Barry 2, J. Wade 2, J. Thomas 2, J. Vuyst 2 Dal Best: J. Loughridge, D. Gardiner, J. Thomas, K. Brown, L. Ion, J. Wade M.D.U. Best: M. Hoober, B. Thorson, S. Pearce, N. Rigby, S. Benra, H. Dawson

spread between 10 players including two each from best on Matthew Schreck, Kurt Thomas, Matt Rosendale and Glen Parker.

Third term saw both teams scoring closely with MDU adding 20 to the board to Dalyston’s 27.

In a scramble to the final siren both teams played strong in a close hustle.

MDU played strong despite the uphill battle and managed to add another 22 to end up 64 at full time.

Unfortunately for the Demons it was too late and with the additional 31 points in the final term Dalyston came home once again victorious on 106.

MDU’s Jake Mcmillan was in the thick of it throughout the match while Dalyston’s Kurt Thomas was given a nod for his excellent job as ruckman.

Kristian Butler and Blake Carew also played strong at the tail end of the season.

While the team has maintained a perfect season the Magpies are wary going up against the top six, all hungry for a victory.

Under pressure: Dalyston’s Paul Brosnan looks to have little room to manoeuvre as he is beset upon by Matt Harris on the left and Sam Forrester.

Panthers win close race KILCUNDA-BASS overcame Tarwin by just 10 points at Shark Park on Saturday.

The battle on the scoreboard reflected the tightness of the entire match, with the Panthers maintaining the lead throughout, despite always being under pressure from the pursuing Sharks.

The Panthers’ success was put down to their strong midfield that kept the ball in the visitors’ hands and they knew what to do with it.

Kilcunda-Bass began hard, kicking with a slight breeze as onballers Jason Wilson, Chris

Endres and Alex Nooy shared many possessions throughout the centre.

The Panthers’ big ruckman Ben Law dominated the centre bounce, giving his teammates plenty of opportunities to control the play.

Kilcunda-Bass finished the first quarter with five goals one to Tarwin’s two goals three, and the Panthers maintained their edge into the second term.

By half-time the margin was 48 to 27 in favour of the Panthers, and the visitors stretched ahead in the third quarter, leaving Tarwin to play constant catch-up.

Tarwin’s full forward Chris Hay was formidable in offence, leading his side’s goal scoring with four majors, with singles each to Josh Chalmers, Hayden Brown, Ben Chalmers, Ben Williamson and Ricky O’Loughlin.

The Sharks made the most of the fact Kilcunda-Bass was missing key defender Matt Edwards to injury, but his brother Sam Edwards defended well.

The lack of depth in Tarwin’s field due to injury hindered the Sharks’ ability to lift its score, despite a stronger last quarter.

Final scores: Kilcunda-Bass 10.12.72 defeated Tarwin 9.8.62.

SENIORS

Kilcunda-Bass 10.12.72 Tarwin 9.8.62

KB Best: G. Wallace, M. Andolfatto, S. Parker, J. Turner, B. Sailor, J. Cousins THIRDS

Kilcunda-Bass Goals: J. Wilson 2, J. Dakin 2, A. Nooy 1, K. Rigby 1, A. Jerrard 1, S. Edwards 1, D. Crawford 1, D. Clay 1 Tarwin Goals: C. Hay 4, B. Williamson 1, R. O’Loughlin 1, J. Chalmers 1, H. Browne 1, B. Chalmers 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Wilson, C. Endres, B. Law, A. Nooy, K. Rigby, S. Scott Tarwin Best: V. Campbell, H. Browne, B. Ellen, J. Kilsby, R. Brack, B. Taber RESERVES

Kilcunda-Bass 17.11.113 Tarwin 1.2.8

Tarwin 22.12.144 Kilcunda-Bass 4.4.28

Leading Goalkickers: N. Bradley 3, L. Alford 3 KB Best: N. Bradley, J. Rosenow, S. Bent, P. Booth, J. Bastwrous, B. Adwell Tarwin Best: J. Hill, B. Hill, O. Schnoor, J. Newton, D. Garnham, L. Smith

Leading Goalkickers: T. Cameron 5, T. Cameron 5 Tarwin Best: R. Jencke, T. Cameron, T. Cameron, K. Robinson, C. Lamers, B. Launder

Leading Goalkickers: J. Black 3, B. Hutcherson 3 KB Best: J. Burgess, J. Black, J. Bastwrous, M. Whitham, M. Homer, E. Garratt Tarwin Best: J. Norton, C. Brown, L. Anderson, J. Carmody, J. Dunn , D. Garnham FOURTHS

Kilcunda-Bass 15.15.105 Tarwin 1.0.6

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thestar.com.au • Stony Creek v Korumburra Bena

Lions eye finals as Giants look to 2016 THE final siren signalled two vastly different directions for Korumburra-Bena and Stony Creek on Saturday.

SENIORS LADDER 0 3 5 6 6 9 10 11 12 13 15 17

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

%

347.80 227.23 146.74 132.10 115.86 85.59 76.64 75.26 96.40 67.76 46.47 30.81

Pts

72 60 50 48 48 36 32 26 24 20 12 4

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ........ (3) 119 B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ...... (4) 102 J. Swift (MDU) .................. (2) 56 L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) 47 C. Hay (Tarwin) ................. (4) 43 G. Parker (Dalyston) ......... (2) 36 B. Nolan (DWWWW) ......... (0) 35 T. Keily (Tarwin) ................ (0) 35 S. Sperling (Fish Ck) ......... (0) 35 J. Taylor (Phillip Is) ........... (2) 33

Fighting on: Stony Creek’s Jacob Byrnes stays on his feet but like their season, Giants, James Fowles and Matt Hancok are on the mat. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Pts

SENIORS

575.64 430.40 208.32 151.69 116.44 129.06 117.22 52.30 41.16 27.57 51.12 26.55

68 68 56 48 42 40 38 26 20 12 10 4

Stony Creek 19.14.128 Korumburra-Bena 4.4.28

GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (0) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (2) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (5) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (6) A. Rodgers (Phillip Is) ........ (3) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) T. Cameron (MDU) ............. (5) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (1)

61 40 37 35 30 38 27 26 26 24

Stony Creek 10.3.63 Korumburra-Bena 5.14.44

Phillip Is......17 Dalyston ......17 Tarwin ........14 MDU...........12 Inv-K’wak.....10 Stony Creek ..10 Kor-Bena ....... 9 Fish Creek ..... 6 Foster ............ 5 DWWWW ...... 3 Kil-Bass......... 2 Toora ... ......... 1

1 1 4 6 7 8 8 11 13 15 15 17

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0

%

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

%

Inv-K’wak.....14 3 0 346.27 Fish Creek....14 3 0 340.92 Dalyston ......14 3 0 213.88 Kil-Bass ......11 6 0 199.85 Phillip Is......10 7 0 149.26 Foster .........9 7 0 137.18 Kor-Bena ....... 7 9 0 183.69 MDU.............. 6 10 0 106.67 Toora ............. 3 13 0 28.39 Tarwin ........... 3 13 0 22.59 Stony Creek... 0 16 0 15.71 DWWWW ...... 0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (2) J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (2) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (0) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (2) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (3) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (3) A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (4)

Pts

60 60 60 48 44 44 36 32 20 20 8 0 50 43 36 35 33 33 31 30 30 29

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

%

Inv-K’wak.....15 3 0 465.71 Fish Creek....14 3 0 440.19 Dalyston ......14 4 0 571.83 Phillip Is......14 4 0 307.24 Kil-Bass ......11 6 1 243.90 Foster .........11 7 0 177.37 Tarwin ........... 9 8 1 76.56 Kor-Bena ....... 6 12 0 136.82 MDU.............. 5 13 0 37.58 DWWWW ...... 3 13 1 29.06 Stony Creek... 2 15 1 15.85 4.91 Toora... .......... 0 16 0 GOALKICKERS S. Flanders (Fish Ck) ........ (20) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (4) C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (0) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (3) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (1) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (3) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (0) L. Wake (Foster)................. (1) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (0) B. Cripps (Foster) ............... (0) L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............ (3) J. Barry (Dalyston) ............. (2)

Pts

60 60 56 56 46 44 38 24 20 18 10 0 70 57 54 42 38 34 33 25 24 22 22 22

Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 4, J. Schelling 4, A. Zuidema 3, C. Savage 2, J. Stone 2, C. Stone 1, K. Wille 1, W. Stewart 1, L. Park 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: N. Wylie 2, A. Walker 1, B. Dorling 1 Stony Creek Best: K. Wille, C. Stone, J. Schelling, L. Bowman, A. Logan, A. Myhal Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Trewin, B. Fitzpatrick, N. Wylie, D. Myors, Z. Walker, B. Dorling RESERVES

Leading Goalkickers: M. Green 2, G. Gray 2, J. Byrnes 2, H. Bull 2 SC Best: G. Gray, C. Le Page, B. Furjan, B. Scanlon, J. Byrnes, P.

Monaghan KB Best: D. Muir, P. Kyle, J. Harris, N. Walker, D. Robbins, M. Whiteside THIRDS

Korumburra-Bena 20.14.134 Stony Creek 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: M. Clinton 4 KB Best: J. Harris, B. Walker, M. Clinton, M. de Longville, M. Kennewell, R. Dixon SC Best: L. Harrington, M. McLellan, J. Hemming, L. Henry, J. Cecil, K. Newton FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 18.18.126 Stony Creek 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: T. Hanegraaf 3 KB Best: T. Hanegraaf, J. Hill, J. Grabham, L. Snooks, T. Whiteside, T. Kelly SC Best: J. Bright, J. Davey, H. Collins, J. Phillips, A. Dyke, B. Martin

For the Giants, their season was over and heralded hopes of a new start in 2016 dependant on successful recruiting over summer.

For Stony Creek, its glorious year continues as it aims for victory in the finals.

But what was certain was the Lions demolished the ailing Giants, who ironically, have attributed their dismal season to a lack of height.

Stony Creek crushed Korumburra-Bena by 100 points, 128 to 28, at Korumburra.

The first half certainly reflected the strength and depth of the Lions’ playing list, as the club dominated possessions and converted on the scoreboard at every opportunity.

By the end of the second quarter, Stony Creek had amassed 14 goals five to Korumburra’s two goals one.

Cameron Stone and Julian Stone were remarkable in commanding play for the Lions, and Jacob Byrnes and Joshua Schelling each booted four majors, but the fact goals were shared by nine Lions players by the final siren indicated the club’s quality list.

Daniel Myors also contained the Stony onslaught when he could and young Zack Walker stood out on the

tive edge and urging his players to block the advancing Lions to give the Giant with the ball the best opportunity at doing something useful with it.

His speech aroused a response as by the end of the third quarter, the Giants had booted another two goals, but perhaps more importantly had reduced Stony’s seven goal second term to just three goals, three points in the third.

Korumburra-Bena kicked

four goals four in the final quarter – the side’s best term of the match – but the damage was done by then.

With more accurate kicking, Stony could be a premiership contender, but the Giants are turning to recruiting more experienced talent to boost their nucleus of junior, homebred players for next year.

Final results: Stony Creek 19.14.128 defeated Korumburra-Bena 4.4.28.

What’s happening?: Liam Harrington looks to have the advantage over his Giants’opponent, Dany Myros, in this case of the loose ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

• Fish Creek v Toora

Fish Creek score a massive win FISH Creek backed up on Saturday from its thrashing of Kilcunda Bass to hand out a second consecutive hiding in as many weeks when it defeated Toora by a massive 162 points at Terrill Park on Saturday.

Both sides having made changes due to injury were keen to finish the home and away season on a high.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Elimination Final Saturday, August 22 Stony Creek v IK Elimination Final Sunday, August 23 Fish Creek v MDU

MID GIPPSLAND Qualifying Final Saturday, August 22 Yinnar v Mirboo North Elimination Final Sunday, August 23 Newborough v Trafalgar

GIPPSLAND Round 17: August 22 Morwell v Traralgon (Sunday) Drouin v Leongatha Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Maffra v Warragul Sale v Moe

ELLINBANK Round 17: August 22 Lang Lang v Garfield Longwarry v Buln Buln Bunyip v Neerim South Catani v Poowong Ellinbank v Nilma Darnum Dusties v Cora Lynn Nyora v Koo Wee Rup Nar Nar Goon - bye

Toora was without its captain coach Jack Weston after injuring his knee the week before while Fish Creek was without Rhys Staley, Jake Staley and Sam Sperling.

Gareth Park was a late withdrawal which saw Aaron Ireland elevated to the Seniors.

Fish Creek started very fast through a clearance to Jason Rouda playing his 100th game in the red and white; the first goal of the match in the opening 30 seconds, a clear message to Toora this was going to be a long day.

It was exactly that.

Fish Creek kicked seven first quarter goals to one with Andrew Seccull on fire up forward, marking anything that came remotely close to him.

The radar was not so good though for Seccull booted three goals five for the quarter.

Fishy centre half back Adam Bright was also busy taking some big contested marks and moving the ball forward quickly.

SENIORS

Fish Creek 30.16.196 Toora 5.4.34 Fish Creek Goals: A. Bright 5, T. Manne 5, A. Seccull 5, B. Cooper 4, C. Park 4, A. Ireland 2, J. Brooks 2, J. Rouda 1, B. Harfield/Park 1, T. Mackie 1 Toora Goals: S. Vening 1, M. O'Sullivan 1, K. Holmes 1, L. Dyson 1, N. Nicholls 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Bright, C. Park, J. Rouda, J. Buckland, B. Cooper, A. Snooks Toora Best: M. Harris, J. Griffin, M. Hilder, L. Toner, S. Vening, M. O'Sullivan RESERVES

Toora 13.6.84 Fish Creek 6.7.43 Leading Goalkicker: G. Jones 7 Toora Best: D. Hanratty, G. Jones, T. Need, L. Ferguson, M. Stone, C. Round

The second quarter was Toora’s best on the scoreboard with three goals added, however, it couldn’t curb the Kangaroos which added eight goals to set the half time margin at 70 points.

At the 22 minute mark, just prior to half time, the Fishy crowd had their heads in their hands when Seccull, who had been clearly the best man on the ground, headed for the bench with what could be a season ending injury.

If it turns out to be such it is hard to see how the Kangaroos will replace someone of his quality.

In the second half the Kangaroos rolled on with a further 15 goals to one for the half in what was an extremely strong performance from a side that has now booked an elimination final next weekend.

Fish Creek had too many winners on the ground with goals coming from all over the field; 10 individual goal kickers, big and small, was

just too much for the rebuilding Magpies to cope with.

While talking about big scores, Fish Creek Fourth’s player, Sam Flanders kicked a personal tally of 20.3.

It was a big weekend all round at the Fish Creek Football Netball Club.

Next week it is elimination finals time and Fish Creek, having finished in

fourth place, has earned a game against MDU at Foster on Sunday.

The Toora boys have the summer to regroup and prepare for season 2016.

Fishy Best: J. Danckert, J. O'Sullivan, L. Eade, I. McCallum, T. McGannon, R. Nicoll THIRDS

Fish Creek 23.14.152 Toora 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: R. McGannon 4, O. Straw 4, S. Flanders 4 Fishy Best: H. Krause, B. Rogers, R. McGannon, B. Pulham, J. Bowron, T. Price Toora Best: J. Vening, K. Morgan, L. Ireland, T. Koolen, R. Rawson, J. Platt FOURTHS

Fish Creek 30.17.197 Toora 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: S. Flanders 20 Fishy Best: S. Flanders, C. Buckland, E. Clark, A. Denbrok, J. Haines, J. Standfield Toora Best: O. Cashmore, J. Platt, A. Hewson, R. Hewson, C. Walker, J. Cecchini

On notice: Toora’s Sam Bishop is looking vulnerable as he is about to be tackled by Fish Creek’s Gus Staley.

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Stony’s big forward men could not be stopped by the Giants’ young, short and under developed backline.

Still, Korumburra-Bena’s Cameron Trewin worked hard across the backline and picked up numerous possessions as he roamed where necessary and stood out with his Dyson Heppell-like hairdo.

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• Inverloch-Kongwak v Allies

Finals dream alive for IK A CLOSE match was fought between DWWWW and Inverloch Kongwak, but IK wanted it more.

Finishing off 20 points ahead of the Allies, the Sea Eagles worked hard to ensure they secured their spot in the finals.

IK’s Barry Withers dominated the first half, out marking his player and using his body well to provide top class defence in full back.

Mark Billows, described as the architect of the match, also played a strong, reliable role in IK’s defence. Using his voice, he was able to direct the play and help his teammates steal the advantage.

His efforts, along with relentless defender Aidan Cuff, kept Allies down to just 17 points by the half time siren.

Though IK was four goals up at this point, Allies’ defence remained tight. Full back Wade Stoitse was praised for his performance, as he kept his IK opponent under pressure.

Coming into the third term, Allies got plenty of hands to the ball and had several opportunities at goal.

Top Allies onballers Daniel Batson and Darcy Aitkens kept the ball moving down the field with impressive support from wingman Jesse Lamont.

The last quarter had the teams under the pump but ultimately IK had its mind set on finals.

IK’s midfield worked hard all day and relied on Chris Terlich and Adam Cross, who were very dangerous with the ball.

Dale Lawton was also a stand out player on the day for the Sea Eagles as he rotated in the midfield and forward. He was involved in a lot of stoppages and ran the ball into the attacking end.

Among the top players for Allies were agile forward Jack Barrie-Sewell and back flank Zac Hogton.

The boys played in perfect conditions at the Inverloch Kongwak football ground and were met with a very vocal crowd.

The finals season is now afoot and IK will be travelling to Devon this weekend to battle it out against Stony Creek in the elimination final.

IK has made an excellent turnaround this season and has had a good run home to finals.

Halfway through the season it had won three games and suffered nine losses, but managed to find its feet and come together as a team in the end.

“The boys are really happy but at the same time they are aware that the level of football increases during finals,” IK coach Ben Soumilas said.

“We’ve played well against the top sides recently but we will need to step it up right until the end.”

Line them up: Dale Lawton about to kick a late goal is shepherded by Lucas McMillan and Tom Wyatt.

SENIORS

Inverloch-Kongwak 9.10.64 Allies 5.14.44 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: C. Terlich 4, T. Wyatt 2, D. Lawton 1, L. McMillan 1, J. Truman 1 Allies Goals: A. Sigeti 2, H. Egerton 1, J. Barrie-Sewell 1, J. Marriott 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: B. Withers, M. Billows, D. Lawton, C. Terlich, A. Cross, A. Cuff Allies Best: J. Barrie-Sewell, J. Lamont, Z. Hogton, D. Batson, D. Atkins, W. Stoitse RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 19.16.130 Allies 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: A. Dowie 6 IK Best: A. Dowie, S. Joma, B. Petersen, B. Huitema, J. Sheerin, C. Buxton Allies Best: A. Banks, J. Aitken, M. Watson, B. Wigg, B. Corrie, B. Crockford FOURTHS

ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

Inverloch-Kongwak 20.9.129 Allies 2.1.13

2015 FINALS DETAILS

FOOTBALL

Saturday Aug 22 – 1st ELIMINATION FINAL at DWWWW, Alberton West:

SENIORS RESERVES THIRDS FOURTHS

2.30pm 12.30pm 10.30am 9.00am

Stony Creek v Inverloch-Kongwak Tarwin v Stony Creek Dalyston v Foster Dalyston v Foster

Sunday Aug 23 – 2nd ELIMINATION FINAL at Foster Showgrounds:

SENIORS RESERVES THIRDS FOURTHS

2.30pm 12.30pm 10.30am 9.00am

Fish Creek v M.D.U. M.D.U. v Inverloch-Kongwak Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass

Saturday Aug 22 – 1st ELIMINATION FINAL at DWWWW, Alberton West:

2.30pm 1.15pm 12.15pm 11.15am 10.25am 9.35am

Foster v Inverloch-Kongwak Dalyston v M.D.U. Toora v M.D.U. Phillip Island v M.D.U. Phillip Island v Tarwin Korumburra-Bena v Fish Creek

Phillip Island 12.11.83 Foster 5.9.39

Fish Creek v Toora Toora v Foster Inverloch-Kongwak v Stony Creek Fish Creek v Foster Foster v Korumburra-Bena Phillip Island v Toora

GATES OPEN 7.30AM ADMISSION PRICES: Adults $12.00 | Age Pensioners & Students (with Pass) $6.00 Children 15 & under FREE | Cars $2.00 | Footy Follower $2.00 No alcohol or Battery Air Horns are allowed to be brought into the ground.

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2.30pm 1.15pm 12.15pm 11.15am 10.25am 9.35am

Foster out of finals SENIORS

Sunday Aug 23 – 2nd ELIMINATION FINAL at Foster Showgrounds:

A Grade B Grade C Grade 17 & Under 15 & Under 13 & Under

• Phillip Island v Foster

HAVING drawn sixth on the ladder with Inverloch-Kongwak in the penultimate round of the season, Foster

NETBALL A Grade B Grade C Grade 17 & Under 15 & Under 13 & Under

Sea Eagles rock: from left, cousins Jordan and Josh Berracco, Harley Banks an Oscar Beaton all of Inverloch were pretty happy with their team’s game.

Leading Goalkicker: C. McInnes 5 IK Best: C. McLean, T. Simpson, J. Hutchinson, C. McInnes, J. Vanderpligt, R. Sparkes Allies Best: H. Hoppner, L. Maher, M. Parry, C. Pettie, Z. Cook, A. Dean

Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 4, J. Taylor 2, B. Kimber 2, M. Pierce 1, B. Van Brummelen 1, D. Harders 1, L. Henzen 1 Foster Goals: D. Granger 2, S. Chaseling 1, J. Chaseling 1, N. Connellan 1 Phillip Island Best: T. Van Brummelen, M. Pierce, J. Youle, M. Griffin, J. Weir, B. Kimber Foster Best: T. Holman, J. Toner, H. Pike, B. Gott, R. Moor, N. Connellan RESERVES

Phillip Island 22.16.148 Foster 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: L. Woolford 6 PI Best: D. McGinley, B. Potter, L. Woolford, K. Taylor, S. Sheers, J. Spottiswood

played down to the wire in the deciding match against Phillip Island.

Things did not get off

Foster Best: L. Coffey, J. Moore, B. Freeman, L. Cripps, M. Brickle, N. Hume THIRDS

Phillip Island 11.9.75 Foster 7.2.44 Leading Goalkickers: B. Field 3, D. Ryan 3, X. Duursma 3 PI Best: A. Duyker, D. Ryan, J. Keating, A. Farrell, J. Sanna, L. Arnold Foster Best: J. Coffey, T. Van Dyke, R. Prain, E. Smith, K. Bohn, H. Griggs FOURTHS

Phillip Island 7.8.50 Foster 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: M. Freeman 4 PI Best: M. Mattock, B. Anderson, L. Wilson-Browne, Z. Bennett, C. Farrell, C. Thompson Foster Best: X. Duursma, L. Wake, N. Van Dyke, B. Armstrong, B. Cripps, O. Cox

to a stellar start in term one as the home team remained scoreless by the siren. Phillip Island eased up 16 points with two majors in the term in what was going to be a tricky margin to close.

Scores remained steady but low throughout the remainder of the first half with Phillip Island’s Beau Runnalls leading the board on four goals for the match. Brendan Kimber booted two majors to match teammate Jack Taylor while Ben Van Brummelen, Matthew Pierce Daniel Harders and Liam Henzen shared the load each finishing on a major.

Foster redeemed itself in the second term how-

ever still behind its visiting opponent, off the mark on 10 points to Phillip Island’s 29.

Third term saw Foster bear its teeth as it booted score for score against Phillip Island with both teams booting three majors.

The margin still remained for Foster, lagging behind on 31 to 51 at the close of term three.

Momentum dropped for the home side, feeling the pressure to redeem that coveted spot in the top six.

Realising Foster’s fatigue, Phillip Island came home strong in the forth term with Jaimie Youle and Mark Griffin keeping

the opposition at bay.

While Foster’s Darren Granger managed to boot a two piece major in the match with the help teammates of Nicholas Connellan and Rhett Moor, Foster could not regain Phillip Island’s lead from first term.

Phillip Island pulled another five majors out of its hat while Foster snuck in one.

The final siren saw Foster defeated 39 to 83 and out of the finals by the skin of its teeth despite all efforts made.

Phillip Island maintains its steady runner up position as it takes on the top six in the home stretch for the grand final.

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ROUND 16 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Leongatha ...13 3 Maffra........13 3 Traralgon ....12 4 Won Power ..10 6 Sale ...........8 8 Morwell ......8 8 Drouin ............7 9 Bairnsdale ..... 4 12 Moe............... 3 13 Warragul ....... 2 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

196.34 154.57 139.44 142.03 101.36 93.47 89.99 67.21 63.80 47.16

Pts

52 52 48 40 32 32 28 16 12 8

GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (5) 69 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (2) 55 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (6) 46 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (2) 42 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (6) 40 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (4) 36 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (0) 33 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (3) 32 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (2) 32 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (1) 31 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (0) 31

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra........13 1 Traralgon ....10 3 Leongatha ....9 4 Won Power ...9 5 Drouin ........8 5 Moe................7 8 Morwell ..........3 11 Sale ................3 11 Warragul ........0 14 Bairnsdale ......0 0

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

793.48 226.95 221.81 154.23 141.40 79.66 40.84 36.51 8.12 0.00

52 42 38 36 32 28 12 12 0 0

GOALKICKERS B. Doran (Leongatha) .......... (2) 46 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (2) 38 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (0) 28 M. Allman (Maffra).............. (1) 20 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (0) 20 A. Haymes (Drouin) ............ (0) 19 W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (0) 19 J. Appleford (Traralgon) ...... (0) 19 J. Donelly (Moe) ................. (0) 18 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (2) 18 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 18

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ..13 1 Maffra........12 3 Traralgon ....11 4 Moe ...........8 5 Leongatha ....7 6 Sale ................5 9 Morwell ..........3 11 Drouin ............3 11 Won Power ....1 13

0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

%

354.08 276.99 297.94 165.72 129.28 55.44 30.89 30.22 26.19

Pts

52 48 44 34 30 20 12 12 4

GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (1) 53 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (9) 36 J. Jans (Maffra)................... (2) 35 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) 28 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (2) 28 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 27 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 26 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (3) 25 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (0) 24 L. Wright (Leongatha) ......... (2) 19

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Moe ..........13 1 Traralgon ....13 1 Sale ...........9 5 Maffra.........9 6 Bairnsdale ...8 7 Drouin ............5 9 Leongatha ......4 10 Warragul ........3 11 Morwell ..........0 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

470.72 413.84 152.68 129.30 146.75 67.40 39.57 33.84 18.37

52 52 36 36 32 20 16 12 0

Parrots triple Lions’ tally SATURDAY was a glorious day for football and another glorious day for Leongatha.

After a resounding if not expected win against bottom placed Warragul the week before, the Parrots went on a rampage against ninth placed Moe and ascended to the top of the ladder. The Parrots swapped places with Maffra that was pipped at the post by two points by Traralgon.

With warm sunshine and lush grass signaling spring just around the corner.

After kicking 10 against Warragul, Jake Best was again a spearhead of the 112 point win with five goals and Cade Maskell was also in the hunt with another four this week.

Leongatha’s 9.5 opening quarter featured eight goal scorers.

At the first change of ends Moe had 1.1 on the scoreboard and the match result was near obvious.

By half time the game was all but won with the Parrots lead stretched to 73 points.

Moe had managed to add only two points.

At this point in the season with no finals involvement to motivate it and key players out of the side injured, Moe is taking the opportunity to blood a few

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (5) 66 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (1) 30 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (0) 26 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (0) 26 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 24 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (1) 22 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (5) 20 R. Tatnell (Bairnsdale) ......... (0) 18 A. Willilams (Bairnsdale) ..... (5) 17 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (0) 16 C. Serong (Warragul) .......... (1) 16

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 16.12.108 d Warragul 8.9.57 Traralgon 9.16.70 d Maffra 9.14.68 Morwell 12.5.77 d Bairnsdale 11.4.70 RESERVES Sale 12.7.79 d Warragul 4.5.29 Maffra 9.11.65 d Traralgon 5.2.32 UNDER 18s Traralgon 8.4.52 d Maffra 5.11.41 Bairnsdale 25.9.159 d Morwell 1.9.15 UNDER 16s Traralgon 6.9.45 d Maffra 4.7.31 Bairnsdale 21.15.141 d Morwell 3.2.20 Sale 10.6.66 d Warragul 1.5.11

Above, Cut and thrust: Jono Pitman looks for a handball target. Rhett Mclenan perhaps? Photos courtesy Tracie Tomada.

Right, Feathers fly: the Parrot’s Lachie Dumont goes in hard supported by Matt Borschmann and Rhett Kelly. In the background Leongatha ruckman Ben Willis, serviceable every week, keeps watch on the ball.

younger players.

Leongatha won the first of its season’s match against Moe easily but not quite as easily as this one.

With Aaron Hillberg still out but set to return for next week’s tougher match against Morwell and Aaron Heppell on the ground for the Bomber’s VFL team this week, the Parrots too had important players missing.

After the match coach Beau Vernon reminded his players that things now get serious and he wants them all to be in their best shape and expects them to be doing the right recovery routines and attention to detail.

Vernon is pleased with the team all round and cited not only the high scoring wins but the shrewdness of the defence which has restricted opposition teams to low scores, Westaway and Verboon reliable workhorses there.

Wills in the ruck continues to be a revelation and while he didn’t dominate this week, he was as serviceable as the club’s supporters have come to expect and always gives his best.

Shem Hawkins was excellent on the wing and Zak Vernon, named best on the ground, running off the backline and through the mid field, the signs are all good as the club gears up for two, on paper, tougher final round matches against Drouin and Morwell currently placed seventh and sixth respectively on the table.

Coach Vernon as expected has been reappointed the Parrots’ coach for 2016, a position he has slipped into with great professionalism.

Clearly Veron’s mind is set on the team doing well in the finals.

SENIORS Leongatha 22.20.152 d Moe 6.4.40

UNDER 18s Moe 10.3.63 Leongatha 9.9.63

Leongatha goals: J. Best 5, C. Maskell 4, N. Nagel 3, L. Du Mont 2, O. Kerr 2, N. Argento 2, C. Verboon 1, J. Mackie 1, T. Clingan 1, J. Ginnane 1.

Leongatha best: Z. Vernon, D. Hoghton, S. Hawking, C. Verboon, C. Maskell, T. Clingan.

Moe goals: M. Engley 2, D. Bentley 1, L. Webber 1, B. Collings 1, G. Low 1.

Moe best: T. Long, P. Ainsworth, M. Stanlake, J. Wood, L. Webber, D. Bentley.

Moe goals: B. Hedges 2, C. Staff 2, D. Young 1, S. Van Dyk 1, N. Lee 1, J. Wilson 1, L. Rees 1, B. Smith 1.

Moe best: L. Nambirajan, N. Lee, S. Hiriart, S. Van Dyk, T. Morrow, R. Farmer.

Leongatha goals: T. Sauvarin 3, L. Wright 2, N. Trotto 1, H. Kerr 1, J. Patterson 1, W. Graeme 1.

Leongatha best: L. Riseley, T. Sauvarin, A. Argento, K. Cooper, L. Moore, J. Patterson.

RESERVES Leongatha 13.12.90 d Moe 2.3.15 Leongatha goals: B. Vanrooy 3, B. Doran 2, S. Embry 1, J. Pellicano 1, M. Comben 1, G. Fleming 1, J. Harry 1, E. O’Loughlin 1, M. Dennison 1, C. Salmon 1.

Leongatha best: J. Harry, J. Hickey, N. Moore, M. Dennison, C. Salmon, T. Horan.

Moe goals: M. Hibbs 1, L. Durkin 1.

Moe best: C. Taylor, M. Hibbs, J. Dewsbury, A. Gould, J. Chessells, C. Bills.

UNDER 16s Moe 21.7.133 d Leongatha 3.4.22 Moe goals: L. Farrell 5, H. Prestidge 5, M. Pearce 4, J. Simpson 2, G. Cocksedge 2, J. Galea 1, J. Lissa 1, R. Henkel 1.

Moe best: H. Prestidge, M. Pearce, J. Simpson, A. Byrne, N. Balfour, J. Galea.

Leongatha goals: J. Patullo 2, B. Motton 1.

Leongatha best: N. Trotto, N. Battersby, T. Brew, T. Bernaldo, J. Patullo, C. Olden.

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Premiership win for IK What a feeling: the Under 11 Inverloch-Kongwak team are the 2015 premiers in the Alberton league after sweeping Corner Inlet aside by 22 points. Excited team members are pictured with their equally thrilled coach Alister Scott, his fist raised in salute, at the rear of the group.

Under 11 team members are Seth Cummins, Harri Geyle, Asha Boyd Metselaar, Jaxon Beale, Baylee Silvester, Harry Scott, Ashton Hewitson, Dylan Sone, Hayden Lindsay, Archie O’Neill, John Muir, Callan O’Flynn, Tyson Bolam, Joe Soumilas, Archer Reid, Rhien Hall, Josh Bertacco, Jack Halabi, Jak Spinks, Tom Boyd, Lucas Harmer, Jake Dennerley, Luke Muir, Caleb Cousins, Jack Butcher, Jaxon Hayes, Sasha Allen and Ollie Dawson.

All stops out at Leongatha MASON McGannon shows the team spirit as he helps kick the Leongatha Under 14s to a four point win over Newborough Blues. The win set up a second semi final against Yinnar. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

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