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Left, Rescue team: Joel Poletti (left) helps a police officer secure the elderly man before he was airlifted to the helicopter above, during the second incident at Middle Tarwin last Thursday. Photo: Channel Seven. Above, Nowhere to go: a car belonging to an Agnes woman remains stranded on the flooded Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road after the first incident.
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Flood chaos Drivers stranded as road stays open
By Brad Lester A FLOODED road appears to not have been formally shut until at least three and a half hours after a woman was rescued from her trapped car at Middle Tarwin last Thursday. Three hours after the first rescue, another driver entered the flooded Tarwin River on the Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road, and was rescued by local farmers and the Police Airwing helicopter from Melbourne. VicRoads said signs closing the road were erected on both sides of the flooded road by mid morning. However that time clashes with times given by a nearby resident and Fish Creek CFA captain Mick Dorling. The resident, Tania Eygenraam, said no signs
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were in place by 11.34am when she alerted South Gippsland Shire Council to the flood, despite informing VicRoads of the danger at 8.24am. Mr Dorling said signs were erected half an hour after the CFA received the call to the second emergency at 11.25am. By then, the time was nearly 12pm. Council crews inspected the road after being notified of the flood by police, but did not close the road because it is a VicRoads’ road and council did not have the authority to shut it. Ms Eygenraam said council officers should have closed the road earlier. “Isn’t life more important than the bureaucracy and red tape that goes on?” she said. VicRoads acting regional director Brendan Pauwels said VicRoads was notified of water over the Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road around 7.40am and posted the closure on its website at that time.
“Contractors were immediately sent out to inspect the site and set up signs to close the road,” he said. “One approach to the floodwater had closure signs in place shortly after crews arrived, but extra time was needed to close the other approach to the floodwater site, due to many other nearby roads also being impacted by water, making access difficult. “Signs on both sides of the floodwater were in place by mid morning.” Council’s operations manager Fred Huitema said council crews diverted traffic until VicRoads arrived. Mr Dorling urged drivers to take responsibility for their own actions. “Common sense went out the window when you see how deep it was because the posts were under water,” he said. Tarwin Lower CFA captain Robb Lawrie, who
oversaw the first rescue, said a woman was airlifted by helicopter from her car last year after becoming stranded by flood at the same location. “The problem is that people do not realise the force of the water,” he said. When the woman was rescued last Thursday, water was over the seats of her car. Mr Pauwels said VicRoads urged all road users not to drive through any flooded roads, even if signs were not in place. “The nature of flooding is that it can often be sudden and severe, so water may be over the road before crews have had a chance to place road closure signs on site,” he said. “For your own safety it is important that you don’t drive on roads covered with water.” The State Government last week announced $700,000 to repair 1.36km of the Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road.
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Inland sea: paddocks became waterways at Middle Tarwin after the Tarwin River flooded last Thursday. Right, Can only wait: Tarwin Lower CFA members, from left, Sandy Gair, Daniel Lawrie, first lieutenant Mick Moore and captain Robb Lawrie on the edge of the flood, with the trapped car in the distance.
Phone saves life By Brad Lester A MOBILE phone may have saved the life of an Agnes woman trapped in flood waters at Middle Tarwin last Thursday. The woman was able to call for help on her mobile phone after she drove into flood water on the Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road. The Tarwin River burst its banks and rose to at least 1.3m, Tarwin Lower CFA captain Robb Lawrie said. The woman, who did not wish to be named after the ordeal, said a man who arrived at the scene also used his phone to alert emergency services to her plight.
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“Thank God for my mobile phone because I was able to tell people where I was,” she said. She was heading west on the road about 8.10am when a passing car flashed its lights. The woman assumed the vehicle had traversed the flood and was simply alerting her to slow down. The woman said she travelled slowly through the water, realising while the water was wide, she did not know how deep it was. “I thought about reversing out but I thought the car would stall and I was just hoping that it would not get deeper,” she said. “Then the car stalled and I was stuck in the middle.” Tarwin Lower and Fish Creek CFA members were on the scene within 10 minutes. Paul Eygenraam of nearby DeMerlo Contractors
brought a grader to the scene. Mr Eygenraam and Tarwin Lower CFA member Ben Laing drove through the flood, parking alongside the woman’s car. She climbed through the driver’s side window and into the grader’s cabin. The woman urged people trapped in a flood to wind down electric windows before the electric system failed, in order to escape. “My biggest concern was that it would take a while to move me and that I would start to move. Within a short time, the water rose from the wheels to the top of the car,” she said. “I thought do I swim or walk but the firefighter told me to stay because it was too dangerous.” She was unharmed but the car remained until the flood subsided.
South Gippsland floods SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council continues to assess roads damage as a result of last week’s heavy rain. Roads across the region were shut by flooding. The Pound Creek weather station recorded 61mm between August 20 and 2.30pm yesterday. However South Gippsland Water storages recorded from 54mm at Lance Creek to 103mm at Korumburra’s Coalition Creek between August 17 and 23.
Last year, council received $10 million from the Federal Government to repair storm damage, with up to 200 incidents. Council was still undertaking repairs and operations manager Fred Huitema was hopeful of less damage this year. “We’ve had some landslides come up and once we’ve assessed the damage to our many assets, we may need to apply to the Federal Government for disaster relief,” he said. Mr Huitema said last year’s inclement weather continued for
Lake Meeniyan: the Tarwin River floods just west of Meeniyan, near the Great Southern Rail Trail footbridge. Photo: Michael Warner.
Paddocks gone: pasture was swamped by floods at Cashins Road, Tarwin. Photo: Tim Pearson.
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Heroes save man JASON McRae and Joel Poletti have been described as heroes after they more than likely saved the life of a Foster man caught in rushing floodwaters at Middle Tarwin last Thursday morning. The men rushed to the aid of the 85 year old as his car was engulfed by the flooded Tarwin River and floated from the Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road. Only a fence stopped the vehicle from being washed away. Fish Creek CFA captain Mick Dorling said: “The young blokes risked their lives to do it. They did an excellent job. They were brilliant.” Mr McRae and Mr Poletti were described on The Star’s Facebook page as “heroes”. But Mr McRae, a neighbouring dairy farmer and father of three, remained humble. “It was not what I was planning to do that morning. I was planning to feed 150 calves but they had to wait. They were
pretty hungry by the time I got there,” he said. Mr McRae was having breakfast when from his front window, he noticed the man’s vehicle enter the flood water. “The whole car then floated off the road and up against the fence. It was lucky he did not get washed away any further,” he said. Mr Poletti arrived on the scene and the men drove a tractor into the flood water with no concern for their own safety. They parked the tractor on the road and extended the frontend loader over the drain, securing the car to the tractor with a chain. The men climbed along the loader to reach the man. With Mr McRae sitting on the windscreen and Mr Poletti on the roof, the pair managed to lift the driver on to the roof. Mr Poletti waited with the driver on the roof for an hour while Mr McRae
remained in the tractor cabin, maintaining contact with emergency services via UHF radio. “The man was cold but other than that he was doing quite well,” Mr McRae said. “He was sitting up to his chest in water and it was a pretty cold day.” The Police Airwing helicopter from Melbourne was called to the scene and the man was winched to safety around 2pm. He was conveyed by road ambulance to South Gippsland Hospital at Foster to be treated for hypothermia and later discharged. CFA crews from Tarwin Lower and Fish Creek watched from either side of the flooded road. Mr McRae praised his employee Mr Poletti and said the pair never felt in danger. “We just needed to get him (the driver) under control,” Mr McRae said.
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Too long! Road still a danger By Jacob de Kunder A SECTION of the Strzelecki Highway west of Mirboo North has been unrepaired for around two years. The section between Cropley Road and Porter Lane and has been the subject of an 80km/h ‘temporary’ speed limit due to a land slip near the road. This has caused the Armco railing posts on the north side of the road to be exposed and left a gaping hole - which is ever growing - towards the northbound lane. Leongatha’s Robert Bacon tried to get the stretch of road repaired in 2010 when the problem first arrived. “I have given up on shires and VicRoads when it comes to road maintenance,” he said. “I emailed and warned VicRoads the water would wash away the roadway there but they didn’t listen.” The bus driver said few people obey the temporary speed and ‘no overtaking’ signs. “No one slows down to 80kms an hour there; it’s just an absolute joke,” he said. “I think a few months in when the signs first went up someone threw the signs over the edge of the highway.” VicRoads failed to tell The Star why
no repairs had been undertaken in the past two years, but a spokesperson said the road would be fixed as part of the construction of a new overtaking lane later this year. “In coming weeks VicRoads will be removing a number of trees on the roadside of the Strzelecki Highway west of Mirboo North between Stubbers Lane and Cropley Road,” a spokesperson said. “The trees need to be removed to make room for the new overtaking lane and for repairs to the landslip site near Cropley Road. “Full construction works on both the overtaking lane and repairs to the landslip site will be carried out in warmer conditions later this year. “Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are required for the earthworks, drainage improvements and road construction works.” VicRoads warned there would be delays on the highway in the coming months. “There will be temporary lane closures during the tree removal works, as trees at this location are close to the road and room is needed for the felling works,” a spokesperson said. “Drivers are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time through the area.”
Dog lovers attack scam A FACEBOOK post about the attempted theft of a dog from a Leongatha family has attracted an unprecedented amount of attention online.
The Star posted the story of the Hogan family last Friday afternoon and by noon yesterday (Monday), the post had been seen by 42,720 people. Sixty-three people had commented and the post had been shared 522 times. The post told the experience of Leongatha woman Lisa Hogan. She had two men with a dog muzzle and lead with a stamped letter from Victoria Police at her home, stating they were there to possess her dog under the Dangerous Breeds Act. Her husband refused to hand over the dog as the animal is an Aussie bulldog and doesn’t come under dangerous breeds. Police told the Hogans
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LABOR’s McMillan candidate Anthony Naus has called on incumbent Russell Broadbent and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to reveal their intentions if they win government at the September 7 election. “Labor believes we must build for the future, by investing in new industries and new jobs, but all Russell Broadbent and Tony Abbott have proposed is cuts,” he said. Mr Broadbent said after six years in power Labor had not met its budget forecast and its policy implementation had been appalling. Mr Naus claimed the Liberal Party’s cuts would have a negative impact on McMillan, including: • around 10,400 eligible families in McMillan will lose the Schoolkids Bonus – a typical family with two kids will be $15,000 worse off over the period of their kids’ schooling; • around 48,300 people in McMillan will lose years of super savings; • around 22,400 people in McMillan, mostly women, would lose up to $500 every year if the Low Income Superannuation Contribution is slashed; • around 7200 young people, single parents and the unemployed in McMillan will lose extra help (the Income Support Bonus). Every year eligible singles would lose $210, eligible couples would lose $350; • around 6300 people in McMillan work in occupations that could have their penalty rates and overtime cut; and • there are around 1100 Australian Government employees in McMillan whose jobs may go as part of Abbott’s public service cuts. Mr Broadbent said the Coalition had already said that in government it would not make any detrimental unexpected changes to superannuation. “Labor on the other hand, over the past five years increased taxes on super by more than $8 billion, predominantly targeting low and middle income earners, despite a pre-election promise of no change to super,” he said. “On the question of support for single parents, it was the Labor government that changed the eligibility rules of the Parenting Payment putting many single mothers on Newstart allowances resulting in a substantial drop in income. “Labor’s carbon tax has already cost householders thousands of dollars each year in increased power bills. This has also seriously increased the cost of doing business. The Coalition will get rid of the remnant carbon trading scheme.” Mr Broadbent said penalty rates were a major burden on regional employers, most of them small businesses, which employ the majority of workers in McMillan. He said schools would be better off under a Coalition Government. “Under Labor’s plan, funding for schools would be reduced before increases kick in six years later. That’s reduced funding to a whole generation of primary school kids,” he said. He said government employees in the McMillan electorate had little to fear from any cuts the Coalition might make to the public service. “Any cuts will be concentrated on the overstaffed Canberra bureaucracy,” he said.
Biggest ever THE highest number of candidates ever will contest the McMillan election on September 7. The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed the field of 13 candidates was the biggest in McMillan since the electorate’s inception in 1949. Incumbent MP Russell Broadbent said the high number of candidates could mean the result was determined by preferences. “It makes it more difficult and more compelling to know where the preferences are going to fall,” he told The Star in Leongatha last Wednesday. “It could also mean a quite higher informal vote which I hope will not be the case.”
Mr Broadbent has allocated preferences down the card, with the candidate below him on the voting slip – Labor’s Anthony Naus - to receive his first preference. “It might look like I’m not keeping with principle but I just want to make it simple,” Mr Broadbent said. The MP said his job this election was to return the seat to the Coalition and to help Tony Abbott become Prime Minister. If re-elected, Mr Broadbent pledged to lobby for federal funding for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre and push for more roads funding. He actually hit a pothole on the South Gippsland Highway at the Loch hill on the way to Leongatha.
The state funding would repair some roads that have suffered from almost three years of solid rainfall. Mother and daughter team, Heather Poletti and Lisa Burge, have been campaigning for many years for repairs on the MeeniyanPromontory Road. Ms Burge has been trying to get this popular tourist route some serious attention since 2011 and has welcomed the latest funding announcement. “There are always going to be ongoing issues, but winter in South Gippsland is not a good time to be complacent about safety on our roads,” Ms Burge said. “The $4.33 million is a start, but we will need double, maybe triple that to get the roads back to where they need to be.” Ms Poletti said not only potholes needed attention, but there was also dangerous subsidence and road side maintenance that need to be addressed. “On a road rating scale of one to five, with five being excellent, our roads are no higher than a one,” she said. “The funding is good, but we need a lot more and the work that gets done needs to be of high quality. “It needs to be signed off by somebody who is responsible for the work, otherwise it will just be a waste of money.”
No quick fix: Lisa Burge, with daughter Isla and mum Heather Poletti want to see dangerous roads around South Gippsland fixed properly. going to complete the work over summer, they will need to think about the traffic that will be using the road at that time.” The following sections of roads would benefit from the funding boost: • Fish Creek-Foster Road: $1.27million for 2.6km of repairs near Grady’s Ridge Road at Foster; • Foster-Promontory Road: $670,000 for 1.2km of repairs from Foster to Fish Creek; • Waratah Road: $540,000 for 1km of repairs at Fish Creek; • Barry Road: $280,000 for 520m of re-
pairs at Agnes; • Meeniyan-Promontory Road: $870,000 for 1.8km of repairs at Buffalo; and • Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road: $700,000 for 1.36km
of repairs at Middle Tarwin. A spokesperson from VicRoads said these roads will be fixed using more extensive, longer term, road surface repairs.
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More MG workers axed By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburn (MG) last week announced another 72 job cuts across its processing facilities, including 15 from the Leongatha factory. MG shed 64 jobs at its Rochester site last March and another 300 across its operations last May, including 48 at Leongatha. A Murray Goulburn spokesperson told The Star while 15 positions have been cut from the Leongatha factory, it still employs around 390 staff. “These difficult decisions are made to maintain and improve MG’s global competiveness and deliver higher farmgate prices,” the spokesperson said. The statement issued by the company stated the jobs losses were a result of its ongoing commitment to improving efficiency, productivity and cost competitiveness. The remainder of roles lost are 38 positions at Cobram, eight at Kiewa, four at Edith Creek, four at Rochester and three at Koroit. The changes will take effect in the late September to early October period. National Union of Workers Victorian branch secretary Tim Kennedy said the announcement came out of the blue and created uncertainty and concern. “We would like to get some more clarity and transparency around the decision and the alternatives they consider,” he said. “We need companies like MG to continue to contribute to the regional economy. Communities in regional Victoria need a manufacturing base. “Leongatha really does rely on a major manufacturer like Murray Goulburn.”
Mr Kennedy said there are some troubling aspects surrounding the decision to take out 72 positions, particularly off the back of a number of recent positive announcements from the company. “We need to get some certainty around the future of the company. We can’t have these high quality jobs denuded from regional areas,” he said. “These are good jobs and Murray Goulburn is a good employer. People like working for them so we need them to stay committed to these communities.” Staff affected have been informed of the changes and advised that where possible, the cooperative has sought to minimise the impact on its people by looking first to natural attrition, contract and casual positions and then voluntary redundancies. MG general manager operations Keith Mentiplay said “We recognise these changes are difficult for those impacted and we are doing everything we can to support affected staff at this time. “All affected staff will receive their full entitlements and will receive additional support with outplacement, career transitioning services, financial advice and counselling. “While these decisions are challenging, they are necessary to ensure MG remains competitive. It is in the best interests of our supplier/shareholders, employees, communities, customers and consumers that MG remains a strong business, able to compete globally and deliver higher farmgate prices. “We continue to employ more than 2000 people at MG, mainly in rural and regional Australia and contribute an estimated $6 billion to the Australian economy.” The announced changes will not impact MG’s productive capacity and services to customers are assured.
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SOUTH Gippsland needs up to triple the $4.33 million in funding announced by Deputy Premier Peter Ryan last week, a roads campaigner has stated.
Mr Ryan said South Gippsland would be one of the first regions to benefit from the Victorian Government’s $170 million package to improve Victorian roads. “VicRoads will now develop a program of works, which will involve extensive, long-term surface repairs, to improve damaged roads in South Gippsland,” he said. Mr Ryan said sections of Fish Creek-Foster Road, Foster-Promontory Road, Waratah Road, Barry Road, Meeniyan Promontory Road and Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road would benefit. “These roads are extremely popular with tourists, but are also regularly used by many locals on their daily commute. This funding will enable contractors to repair and restore these important local roads,” he said. “The first contract to carry out these works will be advertised in coming weeks, with repairs set to start later this year in the warmer conditions required to construct road surfacing works.” Ms Poletti said while she understands the work can’t proceed at this time of year, she hopes it is completed before the peak tourism season begins. “VicRoads will need to establish a timeframe and alert the public of the expected start and end date,” she said. Ms Burge believed VicRoads needed to take action to let all road users know when the roadwork will occur. “And they will need to think about the amount of traffic, and what type of traffic uses the road and cater for it,” she said. “If they think they are
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Young voters use voice By Jacob de Kunder YOUNG people and first time voters have strong views on the upcoming federal election.
Anti-gas stance: Stop CSG Party’s lead Senate candidate for Victoria, Roger Thorrowgood, of Inverloch.
Kick out CSG INVERLOCH man Roger Thorrowgood is the Stop CSG Party’s lead Senate candidate for Victoria. He holds grave fears concerning public health and serious contamination of food and water resources, given the coal seam gas mining industry’s heavy dependence on hydraulic fracturing or fracking. “My grandson lives with me, so I’ve become part of his primary school community and can’t help but feel a huge responsibility, to both him and his peer group, to do the best I can by them in the face of very threatening circumstances,” he said. “The alarming effects of coal seam gas mining threaten many communities right now. Huge swathes of regional Australia to our north have major health issues spiking alongside the gas fields, ranging from nose bleeds, headaches, sores, rashes, respiratory problems, nausea, all the way up to neurological disorders.” Mr Thorrowgood said groundwater was under serious threat from highly toxic heavy metals being forced from ancient coal seams during the mining process, in which the seams are fractured under pressure. These can include mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, benzene, and even radioactive material. He said when mixed with known toxins such as toluene – used in mining operations - this threat to groundwater and people becomes dire. “The incredible thing is that no one in Canberra can possibly know whether these toxic chemicals can get into the food chain,” Mr Thorrowgood said. “Contaminated food could not only end up on the dining room tables of our cities and towns, but also affect international food exports as well. Industrial chemicals are becoming a major legal issue for farmers given their requirements to sign vendor declaration forms for livestock. The National Farmers Federation has been lobbying government to complete base line testing to satisfy those requirements. “So anyone who buys food from a supermarket in Australia, with the intention of eating it, needs to be very, very worried. So does the entire farming sector in affected areas, with farm gate sales and property prices directly affected.” Mr Thorrowgood said there were smarter technologies to explore. The Stop CSG Party is contesting Senate seats in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland in a bid to halt the CSG industry.
Education, economy, asylum seekers and marriage equality are all high on the list of issues faced by young people. First time voters from Leongatha Secondary College have mixed views about the upcoming election. Some like Katherine Cardy believes marriage equality is the big issue while Jake Burge said funding for universities and education were big issues for him. Asylum seekers, climate change and job cuts were also issues for some students. Logan Anderson can’t make up his mind. “I don’t want to vote for either of the major parties,” he said. “I think there should be a better way for them to outline what they are going to do and ways of making them stick to their word.” The group was torn about whether they would vote or not if voting was not compulsory. “If I didn’t get a fine I don’t think I would vote,” Brittany Tennyenhuis said. “It’s hard when you don’t want to vote for either of the parties.” Young people responded overwhelming to a call for comment from The Star via Facebook. Despite the complex issue of federal economics, many young people would like to see the economy stabilised and an end to pointless spending. Education funding is a major issue with some respondents saying they will vote for whoever promises not to cut money out of tertiary education sectors such as university and
Above, Which way to go: first time voters at Leongatha Secondary College have mixed views about the upcoming election. They include, back, from left, Jake Burge, Logan Anderson, middle, Katherine Cardy, Molly Kuhne, Mariah Grant, Brittany Tennyenhuis and, front, Jake McMillan.
TAFE. Others stated both major parties have a wrong stance on asylum seekers and demanded a more humanitarian approach. On a two party preferred basis, some couldn’t look past Labor’s recent over spending, while others want to give their vote to whoever could outline clear and concise policies and a plan for the future.
From the Star’s Facebook page When asked about the issues that will swing their votes young people responded in force. April Dixon: “Gay marriage.” Simone Short: “Gay marriage and asylum seekers.” Chris McNabb: “Stabilisation of Australian economy.” Richard Phillip Brown: “The fictitious “invasion” of boat people and environmental vs economic policy.” Nick Paterson: “I’m not voting for any party who support current ideals about asylum seekers.” Richard Phillip Brown: “Neither but I don’t want to vote the extreme left because they don’t care about the economy as much as they do the environment (which isn’t a bad thing just not feasible).” Jacinta Bogan: “Whoever stops cutting university funds and gives ambos pay rises/better hospital management.” Jane Kennedy: “Cuts on schooling especially TAFE and gay marriage.” Ben Wood: “Privatising the health
and schooling system.” Michael Kuyer: “I will vote Abbott and his crew of politicians. Ruddy and Gillard they’re no good, they have brought in the worst policies some of them are just... ridiculous there’s no decent rebates anymore. The carbon tax? “They’ve blown the budgets, wasted our money on stupid trips overseas and God knows what else and letting more and more people in everyday. “I feel like anyone could do a better job at the moment. At least Abbott will get this country on the right track you need to look past individual policies and make your vote on who’s going to do a better job.” Lucy Piper: “Best environmental policies.” Nick Crawford: “I will give my vote to whomever can outline clear and concise policies and a plan for the future.” Rebecca Maree Knight: “Smarter handling of budgets/book-keeping/stopping pointless spending and ideally stopping cuts to TAFE/uni.”
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“Embarrassing” Rural land merry-go-round By Jane Ross IT took three motions and a roundabout debate before Bass Coast Shire councillors made a decision last Wednesday about its controversial Rural Land Use Strategy. “This is embarrassing for us as a council. We’ve had three motions (tonight) and we’ve been all over the place,” declared Cr Phil Wright. He’d moved one of the three motions but his wasn’t the successful one. Neither was one put by Cr Andrew Phillips which, according to Rural Engagement Group (REG) member Len McRae, was the one favoured by that group’s members. Mr McRae said the decision that was finally made would devalue large scale farming blocks in the shire. The debate was lengthy, scrambled and left those on the press desk with spinning brains. Deputy mayor Cr Neil Rankine took the chair because mayor Cr Clare Le Serve declared a pecuniary interest and left the chamber. Cr Rankine was the one whose motion was eventually passed. This did not please a member of the public gallery who stormed out of the chamber and slammed the door behind him. The gallery was packed with farmers. Officers recommended adoption of the strategy, incorporating changes following the deferment of the matter from the July council meeting. Cr Jordan Crugnale pointed out
the strategy was not law, hadn’t gone to the Minister for Planning (Matthew Guy) for approval and hadn’t been included in the shire planning scheme. “It’s a preamble. I see it as protecting our agriculture and reducing (land) fragmentation.” But Cr Phil Wright declared he wasn’t in favour of the motion because the new REG needed to comment on it. Adopting the strategy would, he said, “be against the process of community consultation”. “We’re here to communicate with the community. “I think we’ve turned the corner. We have come together as a community. We have to find a spot we all agree on.” Voices in the gallery delivered a loud “hear, hear” and “well spoken”. Another reason he didn’t like the motion was because “council needs to take leadership and give officers direction”. Cr Andrew Phillips wanted some changes and moved a motion accordingly, while Cr Kimberley Brown agreed with him but wasn’t sure about the Rural Land Use Strategy as a whole. She was keen to endorse minimum hectare lot figures suggested by Cr Phillips and take the rest of the strategy back to the REG. “Hear, hear,” chimed the gallery. Cr Rankine said, “I think really it is our job to lead and I believe we want to protect large scale farming land. “We have a very subdivided shire already. The idea is to protect these large blocks and we need to protect farming into the future.” Planning and environment direc-
tor Hannah Duncan-Jones told the room it was not possible to adopt just part of the strategy. “It needs to be a clear decision otherwise use of our resources is very ineffective and we are not giving ratepayers a good return.” Cr Phillips’ motion was lost. Cr Wright moved deferring adoption of the strategy until the November council meeting. “I think we’ve got more work to do. This decision around land use strategy is the biggest since the 1800s.” Cr Crugnale didn’t support deferring and neither did Cr Phillips, saying the matter had been going on for four years and he couldn’t see another three more months making any difference. Cr Wright repeated his wish for council to show leadership. His motion was lost too. It came back to Cr Rankine, who moved the officer’s recommendation, with the exception of one figure. That was to reduce the minimum lot size for which no permit is required for a dwelling in precinct one from 100 hectares to 40 hectares. There are two other precincts under the strategy, each with similar minimum lot sizes to precinct one. Cr Rankine’s reasoning was this, “I believe protecting potential uses of farm zoned land is desperately needed to protect the few large lots in the shire. And we do need to limit subdivision size.” Having gone around in circles for some time, his colleagues agreed – with the exception of Cr Wright. Full details of the strategy are available on the council’s website.
Turning town around: the official opening of the new look Toora Supermarket on Sunday signalled a new era for the town. Officiating were, from left, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, owners Anish (obscured), Suchi and Kunjal Singla and South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeanette Harding. The supermarket is not the only place under the influence of new owners; the town’s hotel and the Toora Lodge Motel are also under new management and a new policeman will soon be based at the station. “Our small towns are finished unless they do what Toora has done and determine their own future,” Mr Ryan said.
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Rail trail open for business By Sarah Vella THE newest section of the Great Southern Rail Trail was officially opened on Sunday, attracting a huge crowd wanting to
take on the path from Foster’s Station Park to Toora’s Sagasser Park. Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan was joined by Federal Member for McMillan Russell
in Social Scene, page 42.
Family fun: Michael Brewer and children, Kaylee and Jaxon were excited about the trip from Foster to Toora on Sunday.
Broadbent to cut the ribbon marking the occasion. President of the Great Southern Rail Trail committee of management Neville Pulham said it was a brilliant turnout considering the blustery weather. “What is happening at the Foster Station Park is magic. I think Foster is set to become the hub for the rail trail,” he said. “Investigations on the Black Spur section are ongoing to try and get it happening. The bridges, which are heritage listed, need to be evaluated to work out if we can put something on top of them. “We need to determine how much it will cost to make the structures safe.” Mr Pulham said having the Black Spur section of the trail opened would make the whole region boom. “Our next step is to work with South Gippsland Shire Council to promote each town with signage along the trail, describing the town’s facilities and attractions,” he said. “People in the towns along the trail are crying out for it.” Mr Ryan said the Foster to Toora section completed stage one of the $2.9 million three stage extension project, which received $2 million in funding support
from the Victorian Government. “The Foster to Toora section involved the construction of 8.6km of trail, including the installation of four bridges and associated infrastructure such as signage, seating, bike parking and safety crossings,” he said. “This is the first stage of a total of 18.5km worth of extensions to the Great Southern Rail Trail that will link Foster to Welshpool. “Stage two of the project, which involves an extension from Toora to Agnes, will begin later this year, with stage three from Agnes to Welshpool to begin next year.” Mr Ryan said the trail, which starts in Leongatha, was a fantastic asset for South Gippsland. “Once complete, this extension is expected to generate around $5.5 million from increased tourism for the region over a three year period,” he said. “Extending the rail trail has been a high priority for the South Gippsland Shire Council and the committee of management for many years, and we are now one step closer towards the completion of this important project.” ► More photos on page 49.
Girls on bikes: from left, Abbey, Sharon and little Willow Best from Port Franklin and Sarah, Mia and Evie Stone from Foster made the long, but fun journey from Foster to Toora on Sunday.
Call for compassion MORE than 25 people rallied and marched in Wonthaggi on Saturday, calling for humane treatment of asylum seekers and an end to mandatory detention. People travelled from Leongatha and Inverloch for the rally, held by South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees. Bass Coast Shire Councillor Jordan Crugnale attended. Bass Coast is a Refugee Welcome Zone. “Politicians and other scaremongers refusing to allow refugees to be treated humanely are not reflecting the views of ordinary Australians,” said one of the rally organisers, Jessica Harrison. “This was proved today. We were encouraged by many waves and honks of
support as we passed through the town, and only received a couple of negative comments.” The same weekend, thousands of people rallied in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in support of refugees and their right to claim asylum in our country. “One million Syrian refugee children were taken in by Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey and Egypt in 12 months,” another rally organiser, Richard Kentwell, said. “Meanwhile, the Australian Government deported 12 refugee children to Nauru this week. This is what happens when governments are driven by racism and fear instead of basic human decency.” For information on future events, contact South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees onsgrar07@gmail.com.
Noticeboard COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Leongatha RSL Wed, 28 August 2013 – COUNCIL BRIEFING 1.15pm - Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Route Wed, 28 August - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 10.00am - Public Presentations – Ph 5662 9222 to book speaking time 2.00pm 1. Audit committee report 2. Quarterly performance report June 3. Councillor expenditure report - 30 June 4. Report on assembly of councillors - July 5. Cr discretionary fund allocation report 6. Documents sealed and contracts under CEO delegation 7. Petition - objection to western closure of Simons Lane 8. Direct management of Long Jetty & Yanakie Caravan Parks 9. PA for Yanakie NBN tower 10. New lease request for former Dumbalk Kindergarten 11. Sandy Pt Neighbourhood Safer Place designation 12. Korumburra town centre framework plan - draft for public display 13. Tarwin River water supply catchment - inclusion in ESO – Sch 2 14. Rating strategy review 15. Community Satisfaction Survey 16. Applications to SRV community facility funding program 17. Nomination of Cr as substitute representative on GRWMP 18. Council delegation to CEO 19. Formalise new road name in Venus Bay as 'Munro Lane' 20. Extension of contract sgc11/05- pool maintenance services/ technical reports 21. Council delegation to staff 22. Council election 2012 - compulsory voting enforcement 23. Contract sgc13-14 reconstruction of Kongwak Inverloch Rd, Kongwak 24. Closed item - Contractual matter 25. Closed item – Personnel Matter
MIRBOO NTH SWIMMING POOL AGM NOTICE Nominations to S86 Committee Invited Mon 9 Sept, 7.00pm Shire Hall Foyer Ph: Mary Baker 5668 1643 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Round 1 closes Fri 30 August! ? Applications for community grants are now being accepted from South Gippsland community, cultural and sporting organisations under the following six categories: ? Small Equipment Program (Max $5,000) ? Minor Projects (Max $5,000) ? Celebrations, Festivals and Events (Max $5,000) ? Planning Development Studies (Max $10,000) ? Major Events (Max $5,000) ? Major Projects (Max $10,000) Applications to the Small Equipment Program will be assessed on a monthly basis. Application forms and Guidelines are available from Council, www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, or can be posted upon request. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with Grants Officer, Penni Ellicott on 5662 9378 or penni.ellicott@southgippsland.vic.gov.au prior to submission. SEPTEMBER IMMUNISATION PROGRAM Tues 3 September FOSTER, WMA Centre, Main St, 10 - 10:30am LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St, 12:30 1:30pm Wed 4 September MIRBOO NORTH, M & CH Centre, Brennan St, 9 9:30am KORUMBURRA, Community Room, Commercial St, 11:30 - 12:00pm NYORA - Community Hall, Henley St, 1- 1:30pm Enquiries: Ph 5662 9361 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Hedley Hall Renovation works Leongatha/Leongatha Sth Road maintenance Mt Best Hall Renovation works Welshpool/Hedley to Binginwarri area Road maintenance
9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754. council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Spreading word: the start of the South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees rally at the mine whistle in Wonthaggi.
POLICE BRIEFS In the drink A 27 YEAROLD Carrum Downs man saw his car and trailer submerged in four metres of water at the Inverloch boat ramp on Sunday. The incident occurred at about 6pm, with the man reversing his red Ford XR6 utility, with a trailer attached, down the ramp, to retrieve his jet ski. As he was retrieving the jet ski, the vehicle began to slide backwards into the water. A rope was tied to the vehicle and secured to the wooden bollard on the boat ramp. A salvage attempt was underway yesterday. Fortunately, the man had insurance.
Bird theft A PET cockatoo was stolen from an ad-
dress in Young Street, Leongatha between 10 am and 1 pm on Monday, August 19. The offender stole the pet from a cage, which was located on the landing to the main door of the victim’s house. The bird has distinctive blue rings around its eyes.
House burglary A HOUSE under construction in Tampa Road, Cape Woolamai, was burgled overnight on Monday, August 19. The offender gained entry to the house via the garage door, which may have been left unlocked. A range hood and toilet seat (both in boxes), a cook top, a light, a paint brush and paint were stolen from the house.
Bravery award A FISHERIES officer has received a commendation for brave conduct. Christopher Angwin of Cape Woolamai helped rescue a fisherman from drowning near Phillip Island on January 14, 2012. Mr Angwin attended the scene and met two policemen. Using his binoculars Mr Angwin spotted the fisherman in the water. He was floating face
down about 20 metres from the ledge and four metres below it, in a two metre swell. One of the policemen dived into the sea, took hold of the man and managed to drag him to shallower water. However, a large set of waves pulled the man, still unconscious, back into the sea. Mr Angwin and one of the policemen entered the sea and held the man’s head above water. After struggling for about 25 minutes, they managed to drag him
back to the ledge and push him up to safety. Australian GovernorGeneral Quentin Bryce approved the awards. “This year marks the thirty-eighth anniversary of the Australian honours system, which since its establishment has grown in prestige to represent the highest level of recognition that can be accorded for attainment of outstanding achievement and service in national life,” she said.
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Cape rebellion By Jane Ross THEIR issue wasn’t listed on the agenda of last week’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting but the people of Cape Paterson came anyway.
Watch out: former Leongatha woman Jemima Milkins is hoping others do not experience identity theft.
Thieves empty bank account By Jacob de Kunder A FORMER Leongatha woman’s identity was stolen and her bank account emptied last week. Jemima Milkins, who now resides in St Kilda, had $3254 stolen from her bank account over 24 hours after thieves stole her mail and created a profile of her to access her details. “People steal your mail over time and then eventually build a profile on you,” she said. “They find out all this information like your mother’s maiden name and that kind of thing and then contact your bank, change all your details and overnight steal all your money.
They sat in a crowded public gallery displaying small placards backed with brightly coloured cardboard protesting against a proposed special charge scheme. One of their number, Nicholas Low, is Professor in Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Melbourne. He and his wife Liz have a holiday house at the seaside village. He told The Star, “The people are very passionate about the environment at Cape Paterson. “I’m a planner from way back. I’ve seen things from both sides. This is bad planning and insensitive engineering, putting the imprint of suburbanisation on our coastal villages. It’s a massive impost and a huge cost.” Professor Low said the protestors didn’t have a conflict with the council, but with its engineering department. Several lodged queries during community question time, including Anne Wilson, who wanted to know how council was dealing with the social cost of the proposed scheme. From the gallery, she told council people who had approached the shire to ask about payment options had come away more worried than ever. She said they had been told council could sell people’s homes to pay for the special charge scheme or call in a debt collector with a 10 per cent penalty rate. “There is a lot of angst and worry and sleepless nights.” She said she did not know how pensioners could pay their share of the scheme of $28,000 or $27,000. Fellow resident Michael Russell-Clarke said a council document relating to the proposed scheme “frightens the hell out of us”. He said he wanted to congratulate deputy mayor Cr
Neil Rankine for visiting Cape Paterson to see the issues for himself, coming at a time of “hissing down rain”. Shire CEO Allan Bawden assured the gallery no-one had ever had their house sold from under them over a special charge scheme. “It is a charge against the property, not a personal debt.” He also stressed the scheme has not yet been approved. Cr Rankine said councillors had previously deferred the scheme pending “further considerations”. Cr Phil Wright asked when there might be a tangible outcome but acting infrastructure director Jamie Sutherland replied while the work is underway “I wouldn’t want to provide a time”. In a lengthy letter to mayor Cr Clare Le Serve, Professor Low suggested closer consultation between council and property owners within the scheme would sort out some of the issues of contention. “We would much rather work with rather than against council.” He said a study of the environmental impact of sealing the roads involved would be a good idea, as would proper engineering and geological studies to determine the source of localised flooding. A neighbourhood character study of the heart of Cape Paterson, traffic flow surveys and a questionnaire to property owners to gauge support or otherwise for the scheme, would also be a good idea. Professor Low also noted there was no need to overdesign roads to carry heavy traffic in areas of low and occasional traffic flows and if residents thought dust was a serious problem, there could be an investigation of cost effective options for sealing roads. He described the immense cost of the scheme as “a draconian tax on home owners”. “The level of fear and anxiety generated by this scheme is very serious.”
“The sickest bit is that they profile you.” Ms Milkins said the theft was not only inconvenient but unnerving. “It was pretty much all the money that I have because most of my savings are in my superannuation,” she said. “Pretty much all the money that I use for everyday living was gone. “The bank has given me some money back in the mean time until they sort it out.” Ms Milkins has been recommended to obtain a post office box to prevent a reoccurrence. Her housemate was also targeted in the sting and lost money as well. “The scary bit now is contacting my work places and letting them know that if any heinous acts are done in my name it’s not me,” she said.
Going, going, gone! SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to sell six surplus council owned lots in a bid to raise revenue. The sales will occur as part of council’s Strategic Review of Land Holdings, which aims to raise funds equivalent to a one per cent rate rise. Cr Jim Fawcett said council had a responsibility to the community to use assets effectively. That includes selling surplus land. The lots to be sold are at: 6 Attenborough Court, Poowong; 48 Bent Street, Leongatha; 6A Gilfedder Terrace and 2A Inglis Avenue, Mirboo North; 91A Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan; and 18 Main Street, Buffalo. But council changed its mind on property – 1 Pioneer Street, Foster – due to concerns
the site was unsuitable to build a house on. The block is located on a tight corner and any house would block the view of passing motorists of oncoming traffic. Lester Rootsey, who lives opposite the block, urged council to retain it. He said the footpath on the site was well used and shrubs were established. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said council does “listen and seriously entertain submissions”. Cr Lorraine Brunt, a Poowong resident, hoped proceeds from the sale of 6 Attenborough Court would be invested in public open space in the town. Cr Mohya Davies said council had not promised to direct proceeds to the towns in which in properties are sold.
Planners lift game SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s planning team has turned its reputation around. Once regarded by the community as being too slow and discouraging of development, council’s planners can now boast they are among the best in Victoria. The statutory planning team was recently ranked equal third among all rural and regional councils for the management of subdivision applications by the Association of Consulting Surveyors Victoria. As a result of council’s improved planning service, council has been invited to present at the Municipal Association of Victoria’s 2013 planning improvement conference. The result impressed mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy. “The planning department’s willingness to work the applicants is a step forward. It was not that long ago that it was a basket case,” he said. “We are very much the envy of some
other GLGN (Gippsland Local Government Network) planning departments now.” Council’s planning manager’s Paul Stampton and Bryan Sword told councillors last Wednesday: • applications completed within the statutory timeframe of 60 days had risen from 49 per cent in 2010-11 to 73 per cent in 2012-13; • the number of planning permit applications refused had dropped from 4.7 per cent in 2010-11 to 1.9 per cent in 2012-13; • the number of council decisions overturned at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal had decreased from eight in 201112 to three in 2012-13; • council has reduced the time taken to assess applications by 14 days – a reduction of 12 per cent from 2010-11 to 2012-13; and • council’s planning team responded to more than 4000 customer enquiries. The improvement is largely due to council increasing the number of planning staff in recent years.
No thanks: these Cape Paterson residents don’t want their roads and drains made through a special charge scheme. They are back from left, Michael Russell-Clarke (partly obscured) Anne Wilson, Liz Low, Nicholas Low, John Jones and Keith Wilson. Front from left, Shaaron Christ, Lou Christ, Marie Jones and Valda Scrase.
Flood overlay leads way By Jane Ross THERE may be those who deny the reality of climate change but Bass Coast Shire Council is having none of it. It is one of the first municipalities in Victoria to move to cement coastal and river inundation into its planning scheme. Now that specific mapping is available, councillors agree with planning officers an inundation overlay needs to be incorporated into the planning scheme. It includes sea level rises of 0.82 metres. The Bass and Powlett rivers will cause flooding problems for the townships of Bass, Dalyston and Wattlebank. The latter already suffers considerably when it rains a lot. Coastal inundation is predicted for parts of Inverloch, Maher’s Landing, Bass, Grantville and Pioneer Bay, Newhaven, Rhyll and parts of Cowes including Silverleaves. Councillors heard during their meeting on Wednesday evening that the extent of river inundation is predicated on one-in-100 year flooding, while coastal inundation has been mapped using data prepared by the State Government. An officer’s report explained to councillors the overlay means a permit will be needed to subdivide, build, undertake earthworks or intensify land use. It pointed out a VCAT decision in 2008 highlighted the need for local government to consider the impacts
of climate change when assessing development applications. Officers reported it would be an unacceptable risk for council not to attempt to apply a planning control. “It is important to note that the proposed amendment will not necessarily preclude development.” The aim of the overlay is to ensure any development won’t make flooding worse, protect water quality and wetland and flood plain health. Council already has inundation overlay maps for the Powlett River and Pioneer Bay but these will be amended thanks to changed information. Planning and environment director Hannah DuncanJones said there would be extensive consultation so people can understand what the impacts of the overlay will be.
Aldi nod THE Aldi supermarket mooted for Leongatha is closer to becoming a reality. South Gippsland Shire Council issued a planning permit to the German retail chain on Thursday. Objectors had until that day to apply to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to overturn council’s decision to grant a permit, but no objections were forthcoming.
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FOUR Year 9 students from Korumburra Secondary College are now attending the nine week residential Gnurad Gundidj leadership school. Jacinta Tipping, Skye Twite, Nicole Hanks and Harry McLean are into their fifth week. They are not allowed to have mobile phones or access to Facebook for the term and can only communicate with family and friends via written letters and email. THE students of Inverloch Primary School have been working with members of the Inverloch Men’s Shed to build a picnic table. The Student Representative Council raised funds at the Easter Fair to build two more tables and the men will prepare the timber soon. THERE are just 12 weeks until the third annual Bass Coast Cycle Challenge, on Saturday, November 16. The challenge is a charity cycling event in support of Rotary Youth Driver Awareness. Organisers have received a fantastic response so far. The challenge starts and finishes in Inverloch and offers spectacular cycling through the quiet country roads of the Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Only 1000 riders are permitted to take part so register early. STUDENTS from Fish Creek and District Primary School sang for the residents of Toora’s
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Prom View Lodge recently, prompting many smiles from the appreciative audience. THE spring 2013 firewood collection season will open across Victoria on Sunday. Once these sites are open, it will be legal for people to
collect firewood for domestic use on public land until the spring season ends on November 30. Firewood collected at these sites is for personal use only and can’t be sold. Official signs will display the rules and collection limits. Typical on the spot fines are around $577. Offences
that go to court may be liable for fines up to $7218, one year imprisonment or both. For more information and updates visit http://www. depi.vic.gov.au/forestry-andland-use/forest- management/ firewood or call the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
Looking the part: the Possums group at Inverloch and District Pre-school were among the children to dress up as book characters to mark Book Week last week. The children are pictured with teachers Jodie Truman and Helina Morgan.
Poetic take on hospital ANDREE Fox is a theatre nurse at the Leongatha Hospital. Cultural types: Leongatha Rotarians, from left, Chris McDonald, David John, art show chairman Harry Leggett, Barry Paterson, Gordon Morrison, Col McKenzie-McHarg show off the raffle prize, an oil painting from former show prize winner Marie Weeks.
Artists, enter now ENTRIES are now open for the Annual Arts Prom Country and Photography Show, being held this year October 18–20 at Leongatha Memorial Hall. This highly successful show is in its 37th year, and held by the Rotary Club of Leongatha. The organisers are accepting entries until September 20. The show attracts entries from artists and photographers from across Prom
Country, Gippsland, Melbourne and further afield. 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 2013 is Maria-Luisa Martino, assistant curator at Latrobe Regional Gallery. Terms and conditions are all on the entry form that can be downloaded from the Rotary Club of Leongatha’s official website www.leongatharotary.org.au or ring Leongatha Rotarians: Harry Leggett on 5664 1383 or harry@skymesh.com.au or
Paul Beck on 0418 515 612. Art Show chairman Harry Leggett has announced the major raffle prize, a magnificent oil painting, valued at $3000, from former Art Show winner Marie Weeks. The raffle and other money made over the event go towards many worthy local charities including Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha Hospital and Centenary House. Mark your diary for Friday, October 18, the opening night for this year’s Art and Photography Show starting at 8pm. Cost is $20 and includes nibbles and a glass of bubbly. Tickets for the opening can be bought at the door or Oakley McKenzie McHarg at 13 McCartin Street, Leongatha. The opening hours of the show are 1-5pm (official opening 8pm) Friday, October 18, 10am – 7.30pm Saturday, October 19, 10am – 3pm, and Sunday, October 20. Entry to the show is $5 per person.
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Whenever something significant happens in her workplace, such as a colleague’s birthday, Andree takes to writing verse. She doesn’t profess to be a second Shakespeare but does enjoy waxing lyrical about whatever takes her fancy. This week, it’s the prospect of the move from the old Woorayl District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) buildings to the wonderful new edifice that has taken shape behind. Here are her thoughts: Farewell the old buildings of WDMH Soon we’re moving out into a brand new fate Goodbye to leaks in ceilings and walls Goodbye to the stains and well-trodden floors So long to the flakes and all that is peeling Not to mention the fallout from quite a few ceilings! Adios to cramped
quarters and lack of storage space We’re sure to get lost, for a time, in any case No more relocating insects back outside Not expecting to see any, I’m sure they’ll daren’t come inside We’ll spread out in the new hospital located far and wide Familiar faces will have too many places to hide
No more will contact be, as varied as it is now And I have to say, it makes me sad somehow So here’s to former and present day staff Your echo and memories will reverberate As the doors close for the last time, on the old WDMH It’s on with the change and out with the old How it comes to pass, is ready to unfold…
Poet: registered nurse Andree Fox is ambivalent about moving from the old hospital to the new one. She won’t miss the decrepit state of the building but it does hold memories for her.
Bird re-caught after 25 years VOLUNTEERS from the Victorian Wader Study Group and Parks Victoria rangers have re-caught a Pied Oystercatcher 25 years after it was first caught and banded in Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. The long-term resident was re-trapped during a recent catching exercise at Point Smythe, as part of a 30 year program established to understand the behaviour and habitat needs of these local shorebirds. Parks Victoria ranger Jonathon Stevenson said it was an exciting discovery for the team, particularly because it can be difficult to catch the birds. Dr Clive Minton, leader of the Victorian Wader Study Group team, said the re-caught bird was now one of the oldest Pied Oystercatchers on record in Australia. “This bird was originally caught in May 1988 at Inverloch. It was at least a three year old adult then, so it is now at least 28years
old,” he said. Oystercatchers gather in Westernport, Anderson Inlet and Corner Inlet during winter and begin to disperse to breeding territories in September. “Many pairs also breed locally, like the one we just caught who has been living and breeding around Inver-
loch and Point Smythe with his mate for the past 25 years,” Dr Minton said. For more information about the Victorian Wader Study Group visit home. vicnet.net.au/~vwsg/ and for Cape Liptrap Coastal Park visit www.parks.vic. gov.au or call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
Back in spotlight: Steve Johnson, a member of the Victorian Wader Study Group, with the bird.
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Eight weeks, still leaking By Brad Lester WATER has been flooding a naturestrip at Dumbalk for two months and authorities are yet to fix the risk to pedestrians’ safety. South Gippsland Water said the leak was caused by a blocked stormwater drain and therefore the matter is a problem for VicRoads. The leak is on Nerrena Road, a VicRoads’ carriageway. The roads authority has taken responsibility for the issue, more than two months after South Gippsland Water and South Gippsland Shire Council staff inspected the site. Ineke Veale of the Dumbalk Village Store was tired of the bureaucratic handballing. “We’ve been going around and around for eight weeks. In the mean time we’ve had kids fall over. We have elderly people walk through there and they could slip
over,” she said. “People walk along there to get to the store. It’s on the naturestrip and flooding out on to the footpath. It’s the footpath that people walk along and it’s totally covered in mud and water. “If this was in Leongatha, this would have been fixed weeks ago.” South Gippsland Water first thought the water was coming from a burst water main. South Gippsland Water staff dug up the nature strip to expose the water main and discovered the main was intact and not leaking treated potable drinking water. South Gippsland Water tested the water coming from the naturestrip and this further confirmed it was not treated potable water. Council assumed responsibility for the matter, but only last Thursday confirmed they have further investigated and identified a blocked stormwater drain. “The particular drain blocked is part of the VicRoads drainage network (not council’s) and the required repair works has been forwarded to VicRoads,” South Gippsland Water’s Amy Love said.
Congratulations: Sean Proctor of Inverloch Shed's and Garages shows off his two recent national awards.
Award winning business INVERLOCH Sheds and Garages continue to kick goals after securing two awards from Fair Dinkum Sheds. Sean Proctor and his team were recognised with the Paul Sculthor pe Quiet Achiever Award for the work they have done in Inverloch since taking over the business in April last year. “When we took over the business here in Inverloch it was p r e t t y r u n d o w n ,” S e a n explained. “It was all about building the reputation back up for us and getting confidence back in the community.
Danger zone: Cassandra Lucas of Dumbalk considers how to navigate the flooded footpath.
Robbed by liar By Jacob de Kunder YOU pull up at a set of lights in the Melbourne CBD. A strange man runs up to your passenger side window asking for help and then he gets into your car and demands money. What do you do? This was the scary situation that faced Lance Creek’s Cameron Sanders last week. “(I had) just dropped a friend off at Southern Cross Station and was driving through the CBD, then stopped at the traffic lights,” he recounted. “A Middle Eastern looking man comes up to my passenger door and knocks on it to talk. I put the window slightly down to talk to him. “He was sweating, had a heavy accent and started talking quite fast, repeatedly saying his mother is having a heart attack and will I help him. “I instantly thought, knowing first aid I may be able to help this person and would be able to call an ambulance.” By this stage the light had switched to green and Cameron was ready to help the desperate stranger and locate his mother. “I am about to drive around the corner to get out of traffic when he gets in my car,” he said. “I wasn’t worried about him getting in my car at first. I was more concerned in helping the person having a heart attack. “I pull up immediately around the corner and try to get more details from this man who is being frantic at me to help him. “Once I stop he said something like he needs $400 to get a taxi to Mildura to see his dying mother.” Cameron wondered why the man couldn’t just catch a bus. Things started to get scary. “He demanded cash and credit cards from me,” he said.
“So at the point I could rule out he doesn’t want my actual help. There was no dying person in the vicinity. “He continually begs me for money. I thought about my options, to get rid of, or away from this man. “I thought how I would rip my seat belt off, take the keys and exit the vehicle in one swift move but he could grab me or if he had a weapon, hurt me in the process.” Cameron stayed calm and recalled training he had received at work for such situations. “I didn’t want to get into a confrontation of any sort so I thought the sooner I give him what he wanted, the sooner he would leave,” he said. “I had $5 in my pocket at the time so I gave it to him and told him that was all I had. “He kept demanding from me but I remained stern and simply kept saying that’s all I have.” Eventually the man left. “Whether his story was legitimate or not, who knows,” Cameron said. “I locked my doors straight afterwards and sat there for a little while, thinking about what had just happened. “I thought about calling the police, but I hardly got a glimpse of his face, it was dark, and he quickly vanished. So I didn’t bother.” The 21 year old student said he had never heard of this happening before. “I will definitely lock my doors from now on when driving in the city, even in the day time,” he said. “If someone approaches my car again in the future seeking help I don’t know if I would even consider helping them. “I don’t feel as if I can trust anyone now. It has made me think just how vulnerable we are sitting in cars with our doors unlocked.”
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Election muddling WHAT’S going on? This election campaign is being reported as a knock-down, drag-out contest between Mr Abbott and Mr Rudd. But in McMillan and across the nation unprecedented numbers of candidates are standing for election. They’re spending money and risking their deposits with very little chance of winning a seat. Why? To demonstrate public
dissatisfaction with the major parties? To promote particular personalities and view-points? To bargain preferences for promises? How much will they influence the result? More informal votes? Even more preference deals? Meanwhile, we’re told the choice is between the two men who spent the last three years trying to consign our first female prime minister to oblivion. From day one, despite the big offers he made to get the In-
E D I T O R I A L In pursuit of common sense THE public service performs a vital role in the day to day operations of life in South Gippsland, but boy, can it be frustrating at times.
The Star today reports of two cases where bureaucracy has risked the lives of motorists and the safety of pedestrians. The first: it seems road closed signs were not placed on Buffalo-Tarwin Lower Road earlier enough last Thursday to warn motorists of the flooded road ahead. While all drivers must themselves take responsibility for their risk taking behaviour, had these signs been erected at an appropriate time, then these motorists would more than likely not have driven into the floodwaters of the Tarwin River. The road comes under the jurisdiction of VicRoads and therefore South Gippsland Shire Council did not have the authority to close the road, despite seemingly being closer to the scene than VicRoads staff and therefore being in a better position do so. But then again, rules are rules, and no doubt council officers would have been leaving council at risk of legal action should someone have decided to sue. The second: a blocked stormwater pipe at Dumbalk has resulted in stormwater flooding the footpath, forcing people to risk slipping over en route to the general store. South Gippsland Water, council and VicRoads tried to determine what was causing the problem, apparently more so to determine who was responsible for fixing it rather than trying to repair the leak as quickly as possible. According to the most recent Census – of 2011 – more than a quarter of Dumbalk residents are aged over 60 and should they slip, no doubt they’re all prime candidates for hip replacements. The thing is, to the bureaucracy, indecision and handballing may seem to be of little consequence but to the other average Joe, the implications of such delays and inaction can be life changing: physically, emotionally and financially. Can our public servants simply write a clause in their chains of command allowing for officers to exercise common sense?
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dependents on his side and form an Abbott-led minority government, Mr Abbott claimed the Gillard government was illegitimate and demanded a new election. Mr Abbott’s attacks exploited community prejudices and fears, and made a mockery of parliamentary question-time and motions of “Matters of Public Importance”. Mr Rudd’s tactic was to cultivate friendly journalists to ensure that Ms Gillard was personally blamed for declining polls, using a small number of allies in the party to promote his line. The Gillard government’s major reforms, in some cases achieved with Coalition support, counted for nothing in this snide media campaign. Finally a small majority of Labor MPs panicked and Ms Gillard resigned with a dignity that earned respect even from her most persistent media critics. Posterity will give former Prime Minister Gillard credit where a great deal of credit is due. Meanwhile Mr Rudd refuses to campaign on the Gillard government’s achievements and his campaign is starting to go pearshaped. The Opposition still has not
revealed much detail about its policy promises. Which of the parliamentary parties has the policies and integrity that deserve my vote? This year I think it will be the Greens. Wilma Western, Leongatha.
Broadband concern IT BEGGARS belief that country people and the National Party aren’t up in arms over the Liberal’s broadband policy. Their current ‘plan’ allows nearly 10 per cent of users in the fixed line footprint unable to access 50mpbs by 2019. A basic speed by that time. In short, their policy fixes a digital divide for a year or two, then creates it again. This is on top of all the other deficiencies of their plan. Too many to mention here. The people unable to get the 50mpbs will be the people near the end of a very long copper line, making upgrading to Fibre on Demand prohibitively expensive for nearly one in 10 businesses and households in the country. It’s believed even satellite and fixed wireless are capable of this basic speed with simple upgrades. For those that think the
economy is the most important issue this election, I applaud you. But think very carefully what it means when nearly 10 per cent of the country are not be able to access what will be, a very basic communications service, at an affordable price, in the very near future. Anthony Wasiukiewicz, Yallourn North.
Rail trail opening THE storm clouds lifted after a bitter cold spell, the Sun came out and over 250 runners, walkers, horse and carts and bike riders took off to launch the Rail Trail opening between Foster and Toora. The Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan cut the ribbon and they were off. Some of the riders reached Toora in a mere 15 minutes over the smooth flat 9.5 km surface while walkers both young and old meandered along the track arriving two hours later. What a great job the shire and contractors have done. The track has been formed and gravelled by Allen’s Contracting from Toora and bridges completed by Open Space, a Melbourne based
company. Both have been finished to a high engineering standard and drainage along the lower sections has greatly improved the trail surface. This work completes stage one Foster to Toora. The trail is a fantastic free community asset linking the two small townships and available to a variety of users. It will increase tourism opportunities while improving the health and well being of users. The shire will now progress with organising contracts for the next stages Toora to Welshpool. With work on clearing anticipated late 2013 and continuing on through the next year. Once again a big thank you to the shire, the volunteers and service clubs from Toora and Foster who helped make this a successful event. As president Neville Pulham from the Rail Trail Committee said in his opening speech, the community looked forward to the day when the trail will start at the Leongatha township and travel unhindered finishing at Welshpool. Kevin Flett, secretary, The Great Southern Rail Trail Committee.
VOXPOP! VOX
What are your thoughts on development in national parks, particularly Wilsons Promontory?
Upgrading the camping facilities would be okay, as long it is low impact, but I don’t like the idea of large-scale commercial development. Ian Sargent, Mirboo North.
It depends on the development. If they are going to violate the natural wilderness that is there, then it is not development it is destruction. If it is development for the betterment of not just the people, but the environment, then it would be okay. Sally Wilcox, Welshpool.
I’d like to see it remain as a national park in its current wilderness state. I believe it is unnecessary to have any commercial development within the park. Neil Shaw, Sandy Point.
I think they should close all the current developments within Wilsons Promontory down and move it all outside the park. There should be nothing at all within the boundaries. It should be a gateway park with a big resort on the outside with busses running to and from. John Ernst, Churchill.
Galloping for equestrian dollars By Brad Lester THE group behind a proposal for a new equestrian centre at Stony Creek has called on South Gippsland Shire Council for $20,000 for an economic study. The complex would feature an undercover riding facility and be the region’s premier equestrian centre and a base for many clubs. The case was presented by Yvonne Morrison of Inverloch and Janine Bullock of Meeniyan to council last Wednesday, representing a working group of equestrian club representatives. Ms Morrison has worked with horses around Australia and the world. “We want good infrastructure that can handle a large number of people because if we want it to be viable, we need something that can house 400 horses plus,” she said. Mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy urged the group
Leading way: Yvonne Morrison (left) and Janine Bullock addressed South Gippsland Shire Council on behalf of a working group representing equestrian clubs.
to consider applying for a major grant of up to $10,000 as seed funding. The group has surveyed community groups and reported other equestrian events had financially benefited local communities. When events are held at Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre, the feed bill for a week alone amounts to $30,000 and then there is food and accommodation for people too. The impending sale of the Tonimbuk centre would not impact upon the financial viability of a major facility at Stony Creek, Ms Morrison said, given the distance between the two. The Sale World Cup Show showjumping event in November has a $3 million benefit to Sale for that week alone. Council heard the average competitor in South Gippsland spends $6000 per horse a year. “It’s the whole of southern Victoria that will come here and they will have to be fed and have to be accommodated,” Cr Jeanette Harding said.
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Grand plan unveiled FAMILIES in the western end of South Gippsland Shire will be serviced by a modern kindergarten and childcare complex. Plans for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre were revealed to council and the public at an open briefing session at council’s Leongatha chambers last Wednesday. Daniel Haskell of Haskell Architects produced artist’s impressions and a virtual tour of the $5.2 million complex. “The centre is on a visible site. Historically, public buildings have been strong and show that council cares about society,” he said. Kindergarten and childcare play rooms will face north to maximise natural light, and contemporary window
design will reduce reliance on electrical lighting. Rooms will be able to be opened for shared learning. Mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy was impressed with the design. “This is a very exciting project,” he said. Mr Haskell said the building could include solar panels and a flat roof could capture rainwater for toilet flushing. The 120 place centre will include childcare, kindergarten, maternal and child health, and out of school hours care, as well as provide education and training opportunities for educators. The complex will be built at 19a Mair Crescent. The concept plan was developed with Birralee Childcare Centre and Korumburra Kindergarten. The plans will now be exhibited for two weeks.
Making statement: an artist’s impression of the entrance to the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre.
Can’t wait: looking forward to the construction of the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre are, front, from left, Claire Anderson of Birralee Childcare Centre, Korumburra Kindergarten president Jenni Enbom and daughter Maia, architect Daniel Haskell and Birralee’s Ebony Knox. Back, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Jan Martin and councillors Bob Newton and Andrew McEwen.
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Great deal for Connie CONNIE Cafarella is one of those Leongatha identities known to most of us. She is a big fan of the popular Channel 7 show Deal or No Deal and her grandson Elliott has been threatening for years
Proud gran: Connie Cafarella with her grandchildren Elliott and Gemma, who supported her appearance on Deal or No Deal.
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to enter her name to go on the show. “No!” was Connie’s response. “I won’t do that.” But then she mellowed and said she would if Elliott and his sister Gemma went with her. That didn’t mean they would end up on the show because not all applicants are invited to attend a filming session. Their big moment came in November last year, but the whole thing collapsed when Elliott was hospitalised for 24 hours with a soccer injury. That was the night before the filming so the family couldn’t go. Connie, Elliott and Gemma thought that was the end of that. To everyone’s great surprise the call came again early this year. So, on February 20, the team of three attended a filming session. They had to be at the studio in South Melbourne at 8am and there were hundreds of people there. Very few who attend these sessions are selected to be the contestant and even then not all have their episode go to air. And you don’t receive your winnings unless it does go to air. Show host Andrew O’Keefe had been to Stromboli, the Mediterranean island where Connie was born, and he was also interested to discuss Elliott’s role in the family’s organic fruit shop Pompello in Seddon. It was no surprise then that staff of Deal or No Deal said it was a great episode and it
would go to air some time in 2013. They couldn’t guarantee when, so the nervous wait began. The family knew how much they had won but were prohibited from telling anyone. They were out of the studio and in a taxi on the way home by 11am, saying it felt like a blur. Then a few weeks ago, Elliott received a phone call from Channel 7 saying the episode would be aired on August 13. This turned out to be a very big day for the family as it was the same one on which Gemma was to be admitted as a lawyer in a formal ceremony at the Supreme Court of Victoria. Meanwhile a favourite uncle had passed away and the funeral was in Geelong in the middle of the same day, turning it in to one of roller coaster emotions for the family. Having spread the word, Connie and some of her family finally settled nervously down at 5.30pm to watch. Other family members and friends were glued to their own television sets and text and Facebook messages were running hot. Elliott was wise enough to cut a deal and when the winning cheque for $85,000 arrives and the family gathers for a celebratory dinner, they’ll relive what they agreed was an amazing experience. Connie wasn’t unlucky either with her correct guess of the $200,000 case netting her $500.
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The new 9.24km extension to the South Gippsland Rail Trail, officially opened by the Deputy Premier on Sunday, will lure visitors and locals alike to stroll, run or ride between Toora and Foster and explore the stunning landscape of Corner Inlet. Both towns will gain economic benefits from this extension and the further two sections that will see the trail reach Welshpool by mid 2015. There it will link with the pathway to the port, creating a 74 kilometre trail broken only by the three kilometre missing link at Black Spur. A feasibility study is currently underway to see if the three wooden trestle bridges in this area are viable for restoration. It is a magnificent achievement, given that it is only 20 years since the trains disappeared from our shire in Mr Kennett’s reign. The commitment of the Friends of the Rail Trail and solid advocacy by council to secure the necessary funding has given us this remarkable trail that supports a healthy lifestyle for all ages. Spring is on the way so be sure to check it out soon. The concept designs for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre are currently on exhibition and we invite you to view them and provide comment to council by September 5. They are displayed at the Korumburra Library, Birralee Child Care Centre, Korumburra Kindergarten and at council. We’re all time poor these days and none more so than parents with young children, so the concept of combining a range of children and family services in one location is just common sense, as has been demonstrated at the very successful Prom Coast Centre for Children at Foster, opened in July 2011. It also allows for some flexibility to meet future community needs. More good news with the recent announcement of $7.45 million funding for training needs in the shire, the result of a strong partnership between local education facilities and council that will help underpin our local economy and support more of our young people to gain the necessary skills without leaving the region. With major expansion taking place with our leading milk processors, the future looks bright for South Gippsland. Another citizenship ceremony was held in the council chambers last week and it was, as always, a great pleasure to welcome residents formally as Australian citizens. Some are newcomers to the region and invariably there are others who have lived here for many years and have finally decided it’s time. We are delighted to host these occasions and anyone interested in becoming an Australian citizen should contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on 131 880 or visit www.immi.gov.au in the first instance to start the process. A reminder the Leongatha Daffodil Festival is on this weekend with additional events, so check out the program and get mellow on all the yellow!
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Debutantes: Wonthaggi Power Football/Netball Club held its club debutante ball on Saturday, August 24. Pictured, back row, James Honeysett, Zane Macdermid, Lochlan McLean, Thomas Hamilton, Leki Asa Leausa, Travis Zappa, Marley Luckett, Thomas Miller. Middle row, Anthony Grant, Alesha Kelly, Courtney Brann, Holly Crutchfield, Dominique Brown, Hannah McKittrick, Holly Shannon, Ashleigh Kilgour, Ruby McKeown, Daniel Turton. Front row, Jarvis Brown (page boy), Maddy Stein, Mariah Von Hagt and Annie Roberts (dance instructors); Brett Tessari (president, Wonthaggi Power Football Club), Tracey Finlay (president, Wonthaggi Power Netball Club); Shane Gray and Kara Hermann (dance instructors); Ashlenn Chambers and Freya Scapin (flowergirl). Photo by Foons Photographics.
It’s not a new fire levy, it’s a fairer fire levy. On 1 July 2013, as recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, the Victorian Government is replacing the old fire services levy with a fairer system. Rather than being added to insurance premiums, the levy will now be collected with council rates. This means all property owners contribute a fair share to the Country Fire Authority or the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The levy is a fixed charge of $100 for residential properties and $200 for non-residential properties, plus a variable charge based on the property’s capital improved value. All funds will go towards supporting Victoria’s fire services. GST and stamp duty charged on the old levy have been removed and, for the first time, eligible pensioners and veterans will receive a $50 concession. These reforms will save households and business around $100 million a year.
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Bass Coast Council briefs THE foyer of the council chamber late last Wednesday afternoon took on the air of a raucous party. All that was missing was drinks and food – although cups of tea were on offer. As chatter resonated around the hallowed halls, various interest groups were preparing to let councillors know their feelings about different issues including the Rural Land Use Strategy.
Crowded: there was standing room only in the gallery at last Wednesday evening’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting.
THE latter resulted in circuitous discussion around the council table with deputy mayor Cr Neil Rankine apparently raising the ire of one farmer to the point where the visitor stomped out the council chamber door, slamming it behind him. Another reminded councillors the newly-formed advisory Rural Engagement
Group was “fragile”. VISITING from South Gippsland Shire Council, Cr Mohya Davies was sitting in the crowded gallery. At the end of Bass Coast’s roundabout discussion, she commented with consummate diplomacy, “Our rural land use discussions were challenging too.” COUNCIL staff had to run around finding more chairs to accommodate the crowd of up to 60 but in the end there was standing room only. Once a number of people from Cape Paterson had asked various questions about a proposed special charge scheme which they don’t want and councillors had dealt with the San Remo
Access Strategy and the Rural Land Use Strategy, the crowd melted away into the night. COMMUNITY question time lasted for an hour and 10 minutes. At one point, Cr Phil Wright engaged in a heated exchange with Professor Nicholas Low who has a holiday house at Cape Paterson. Mayor Cr Clare Le Serve called for order. The entire open part of the meeting lasted a l-o-n-g four hours. CR Wright has a habit of getting carried away and later in the meeting, Cr Brad Drew called him on referring to his colleague as “he”. “Cr Drew” will do, Cr Drew said sternly to Cr Wright, who sits on the opposite side of the council table. THE secretary of the San Remo Foreshore Committee of Management Kirsty Mawer gave an impassioned plea for the San Remo Foreshore Caravan Park to be left out of the San Remo Access Strategy. In an original access strategy option, the entire caravan park was to have given way to an extension of Davis Point Road. That was later changed to only part of the caravan park being taken over by the road. But Anderson Ward representative Cr Drew had traversed the area and moved an amendment to the officer’s recommendation about extending Davis Point Road. His colleagues agreed. Cr Wright commented, “The people of San Remo haven’t appreciated the way the (strategy) process was handled.” CR Wright had to defend his decision to give $5000 of his ward discretionary funds to the Phillip Island Boardriders Club to pay for trophies for 2014. Cr Wright is an avid surfer. Fellow Phillip Island representatives Crs Kimberley Brown and Andrew Phillips said they thought $5000 was a lot of money for trophies. “My worry is $5000 for
trophies has minimal community benefit,” Cr Phillips commented. Cr Wright said the money would pay for around 400 trophies. “Our club is the first in Australia to have a female president and there are lots of kids. It’s money well spent.” DURING the acknowledgements segment, Cr Phillips said he wanted to recognise his father, paramedic Peter Phillips who was recently presented with a National Emergency Medal for his work during the Black Saturday fires. “It’s a remarkable achievement,” said his son. CR Wright and the mayor both acknowledged the National Vietnam Veterans Museum. “It’s a fabulous success story,” said Cr Wright. Cr Le Serve commended the Dalyston Football Netball Club for a recent training day for young people. SHE also acknowledged Star reporter Jane Ross and presented her with a hamper of locally produced goodies including lemon myrtle tea and bush tucker pasta sauce. Jane retires at the end of September and the council meeting was her last. Cr Le Serve reminded Jane she had interviewed CEO Allan Bawden on his first day in the role at the newly created Bass Coast Shire Council. Mr Bawden is himself retiring next March. CR Phillips moved a motion during urgent business seeking a report for the September meeting detailing council’s significant landholdings in Cowes, including current and proposed uses. Cr Rankine wanted that extended to Wonthaggi, but withdrew on advice it would place officers under too much pressure. Instead, he moved “a similar thing for Wonthaggi”, with the report due in November.
Mayor’s message Cr Clare Le Serve
FROM day one, my fellow councillors and I have said we wanted to focus on community consultation. We are elected by the community and our job is to make sure we understand and represent the diverse range of views present. In order to do this, we need to hear from as many people as possible. This helps us make balanced decisions that reflect the views and interests of the community. Council is currently investigating the views of the Phillip Island and San Remo communities regarding New Year’s Eve fireworks. Council has been approached in recent months by groups wanting to reinstate the New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Cowes and establishing a display in San Remo. This is a great chance to hear from as many people as possible, so we have a better understanding of people’s views when we make a decision. There have been many ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ for fireworks in both locations. Whilst not everyone chooses to write a letter or voice their opinion through local media, it is important everyone has their say. You can now do this now by filling out a short survey on council’s webpage – just follow the links. The survey will close at 5pm on August 30. It’s difficult to come to a decision that will please everyone, but giving everyone the opportunity to engage, at least we can find out what the majority of people would like to see happen or perhaps discover new alternatives council hasn’t yet considered. We make our decisions based on the information at hand and what we think is best for our community. We are asking you now to let us know what you think, so we can have this knowledge when we make our decision about the fireworks. Surveys aren’t the only way you can contribute to council decisions. We publicise through the local media and on council website opportunities to attend community consultation sessions, forums or meetings. You can also raise a matter by emailing, calling or writing a letter to your ward councillor to voice your views and concerns.
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Fete a first for ’Gatha Primary THE Leongatha Primary School community is excited about its inaugural fete.
Strong voice: Jay Lindsay is already practising his “hot dog, cool drinks” call.
All the fun of the fair is planned and one student is already practising his “hot dog, cold drinks” call, complete with appropriate sign. The event will end with a bang with a fireworks display on the school’s bottom oval. The fete will take place on Friday, September 13, starting at 2.30pm and ending at 6pm. Assistant principal Leonnie McCluskey told The Star members of the school council fundraising committee had suggested the fete and taken the rest of the school along with them. She said proceeds would be split between a project to put covered walkways around the primary area of the Leongatha Education Precinct and the Cancer Council. The latter charity was chosen because cancer seems to affect everyone in some way or another. Leongatha Primary has around 600 students who are looking forward to
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mystery bottles, a second hand bazaar, books, throwing the hoop over a bottle, rides and a dunking machine. No fete would be complete without food and the hot dogs will be complemented by hot chips, a
By Jacob de Kunder COUNCILLOR Bob Newton is taking his love of reading and research to the next level and trying his hand at writing books - six to be exact. Cr Newton is taking fingers to keyboard and writing books on Korumburra’s Carinya Lodge, the 100 year history of the Korumburra Golf Course and the history of road names in the former Korumburra Shire. This will accompany other projects including books on pioneers of the area, the history of his family’s farm and one on the councillor’s collection of wire strainers. Cr Newton said he has been thinking about these books for quite a while as he loves history. “I just can’t help myself but collect things and the history on things,” he said. “I’m probably a bit fanatical and that’s the trou-
Write and research: Councillor Bob Newton at work on one of his six books. ble, I get carried away. “I research the history of things and check it all back. It doesn’t matter what it is, I just research it because I love history.” Thanks to this passion, Cr Newton has developed a large collection of research folders on a number of subjects.
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He has thick binders full of newspaper clippings, excerpts from books, photographs and much more regarding everything from bricks and tools to local towns and his family tree. Cr Newton also has a library of some 10,000 books. “I have so much history here. I probably have one of the best libraries you’d see around,” he said. Cr Newton is well into his book about Carinya Lodge, set to be ready for the lodge AGM next month. “Carinya is really happy that I am putting it all together for them,” he said. “Karlee Curphey has been helping me with a lot of stuff and she has been on the committee since it started so she knows it all pretty much.” All the books Cr New-
ton is writing connect in with each other. “I should just really concentrate on one at a time but I get new information all the time on all the different books,” he said. Cr Newton is appealing to residents to come to him with information to help with his road names book. “I’m going to get every road in the former Shire of Korumburra and say why they were named, who they were named after and a little bit of history on them as well,” he said. “I talk to people everyday who were relatives or know people and stuff like that, but there is a lot of history I need to source. “If there are people that want to contact me and tell me a story about a road, I am more than happy to write it down. That’s all the information I am after.”
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Fabric art to arouse you ART with a message of faith will be on show at Leongatha Uniting Church this Daffodil Festival. The Faith and Fabric banners exhibition will feature the work of the Faith and Fabric Art Group from Traralgon. The members use familiar objects and features of the Australian landscape as contemporary symbols of the human journey. The artists tackle social issues and challenge the viewer to respond, urging people to reflect on their journey through life. The exhibition will be held this Friday and Saturday from 10am-3.30pm at the church in Peart Street. Admission by gold coin. Tea, coffee, scones and slice available.
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gift ideas on offer. Father’s Day is this Sunday, September 1 The Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also having a big Father’s Day promotion with four lucky Dads to win prizes; first prize is $300 in gift vouchers, second $100 and third and fourth $50 each. Look out for posters in store windows with more than 60 local businesses involved. Edney’s Yamaha has an interesting offer for Father’s Day with a father/ son motorbike offer. Son can have a new PW80 motorbike while dad can enjoy a new YZ250F 2012
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It’s always spring at SOMe! IF SPRING is associated with new beginnings, freshness and vitality then SO!Me in Bair Street Leongatha is in perpetual spring. This delightful small shop perched at the Foster end of the main street is as invigorating as Wordsworth’s revelation upon seeing: “All at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils.”. Only the colours in SO!Me are not just limited to yellows. When you enter there is the darkness of the tiles and the soft pinks of the cloth ceilings, and then the countless shades and hues and sparkles of all that adorns the shelves and fills the cabinets. The reaction of many of those who enter is not dissimilar to the amazement that Wordsworth expresses
as this shop, like a sea of daffodils, has a wow factor. If you love your scarves then SO!Me is going to amaze you. The shop carries more scarves than any other shop in town and maybe as many as all combined. There are formal and casual and all the colours and an array of materials. If you appreciate leather handbags SO!Me is also going to delight you. It carries leather and some popular boutique brands like B Sirius and Journey. With clothing SO!Me just carries the one brand, Threadz, a colourful and contemporary range that has proven popular with the locals as it both well priced and easy to wear. But the real splendour of SO!Me undoubtedly lies with its enormous array of jewellery and the sheer variety of it.
While it carries some impressive silver with semi precious stones at prices that would make some jewellers blush, the main direction of the range is day to day wear. There is colour and glitter and wood and glass and something for every age group. Among it all are specialist items such as brooches, hair ornaments, bracelets and body jewellery. There are colourful things for the teens and pearls and Swarovski for those looking for something for the evening. Finally, among all the glitter and colour, SO!Me carries a distinctive range of gifts. Much of it sourced by the owners from South East Asia and a little bit different to the usual fare from China. All in all SO!Me offers a vibrant shopping environ-
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With free entry you can browse a variety of handmade art and craft including traditional teddies, beautifully dressed handmade dolls and quirky little toy critters. Then there is the exquisite jewellery, handbags, a variety of felt gifts, embroidery, beautifully knitted scarves, booties, hats, gloves and fantastic knee rugs. The local painters group has been busy over the year to be sure there is a variety of paintings to suit many tastes, including local scenes, birds, floral and abstract work. So whether it is a gift you need for a birthday, Christmas, a new baby, for overseas friends and relatives or just something special for yourself, the gallery could possibly have it! Then of course there are many handmade cards for every occasion. The feature display during the Daffodil Festival will be a sub-group of the South Gippsland Woodworkers. They have been busy during the year producing more of their amazing pieces. New members are always welcome to the gallery. The annual fee is only $20, enabling you to exhibit and sell your art work. Access to the gallery is up the round steps opposite the post office, or take the steps or ramp (wheelchair access) to Meeting Room One in Michael Place, turn left along the corridor to the gallery, or through to the Memorial Hall during the Flower Show. The gallery will be open during the Daffodil Festival on Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, August 31 from 9am to 4pm.
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to be held in Apex Park, the Leongatha Lyric Theatre will be performing Trial By Jury in the Leongatha Courthouse, and the Memorial Hall Laneway will come alive with a laneway art fair, Leongatha Apex Club barbecue, and a performance by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band. The Woolworths’ car park will host a display from the South Gippsland branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club. Downstairs at Serafino’s Pizza (entrance from Apex Park) will be a preview of the Rotary Art Show and a display of secondary school art. Events over the whole weekend include woodcrafting, arts and crafts, embroidery, historical and wool displays around the town, while the South Gippsland
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In September 1973, The Star ran an article about the club, which began in a private garage in Koonwarra Road. The secretary was Norm Caithness. Then, as now, enthusiastic fossickers rise at dawn to be out on the diggings in the early morning, sifting through dirt to find that elusive stone. Some have been known to walk for kilometres in search of a special piece of petrified wood, while others have had luck with gold pans in rivers no one has heard of. The club, which promotes itself as a close knit community, will mount an amazing display for the Daffodil Festival, with stones from all over Australia. There will be examples of wire wrapping, gem trees, “crazy critters”, jewellery, rough and faceted stones for sale. The display will be at the old Leongatha Bowling Club rooms in Hughes Street. If you’re interested in joining the club, contact Janice on 5662 2088.
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Car history on display SOME of South Gippsland’s best vintage cars will be showcased as part of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. A portion of the Woolworths carpark will be filled with vintage, veteran and classic cars thanks to the South Gippsland branch of
the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club. Clubman Robert McDowell said it would be a great display. “This is an annual feature by us,” he said. “We have cars that range from veterans right through to 1980s cars and we also have
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Dreaming at Mushroom Crafts AN EXCITING exhibition will be on show at Mushroom Crafts in Leongatha during the Daffodil Festival. Kristy Wilson, who has exhibited her exquisite work at the gallery on several occasions, is presenting Dreaming – Yarn and Wings. She has a passion for watercolour and inkwork, and her exhibition certainly showcases this passion. Kristy is also sharing her other interests that will
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Visit the Woodies THE South Gippsland Woodworkers sub-group of the Leongatha Arts and Crafts Society will again have its display and demonstrations in the tent in the gallery courtyard during the Daffodil Festival. This will be the eleventh year in the tent bought with assistance from a South Gippsland Shire Council Recreation Grant. People will be able to enquire about corian, the current craze for scroll saw enthusiasts. One of the peculiarities of this imitation marble is that it will immediately stick together again if it is cut too quickly or with the wrong sized saw blade. It should never be touched with a hammer nor dropped on a hard surface. There will be demonstrations of woodturning and scroll sawing, as well as display and sales table of a wide variety of woodwork, from a tiny tooth fairy box to a Tasmanian Oak table, a boot/shoe stand to a fridge magnet, a Playdough set or a bench seat for the verandah, all handmade by local
craftspeople. There will be something of interest to everyone. Most of the items on display are made from the wide variety of locally grown timbers which members have salvaged, sawn and dried. Please share your ideas and tips, and ask the Woodies for theirs. You may even order some functional or creative item. Purchase a special gift or something for yourself. Members’ craft will also be included in this woodwork exhibit in the adjacent Leongatha Gallery. The working display in the courtyard will be on Thursday, August 29 from 11am and Friday, August 30 from 9am to 4pm, or Saturday, August 31 from 9am to 2pm. Access is up the round steps opposite the post office or up the steps or ramp to Meeting Room One/Centrelink in Michael Place and turn left along the corridor, or through the Memorial Hall during the Flower Show. There is wheelchair access up the ramp in Michael Place. There is no charge for entry to the courtyard or gallery.
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Break time: from left, Charlotte, Katie, Kohdie and Cody were enjoying the activities at the Salvation Army last week.
Having a blast THE Salvation Army Guarding and Legion Activities is a life skills award based program for children and teenagers of every background. Little ones: back from left, Archie, Tadgh, Meg, Teagan and Jaidyn and front from left, Kaylin, Braydie and Jayda enjoyed some inside time during a wet and windy Tuesday last week.
Each week, kids gather at the Salvation Army Hall in Leongatha to learn more about the world.
Who’ll win: three top local artists are vying for this year’s Bass Coast Council prize. Examples of their work are Happy Dogs by Ken Griffiths, Baxters Sunlight and Shadow by Adrian Johnson and Matisse Cezanne Beckman by Peter Walker.
Artists vie for prize THREE very experienced and talented artists are part of this year’s Bass Coast Shire Council’s Your Art Collection (YAC) Exhibition. It will be hosted by the Artists’ Society of Phillip Island, with 14 works by Ken Griffiths and Adrian Johnson of Wonthaggi and Peter Walker of Cowes on display at the Cowes Cultural Centre’ meeting room one. One piece will be selected to become part of council’s collection which it hopes to eventually display in a regional art gallery, probably on the site of the senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College. Ken Griffiths studied fine arts and education in the 1980s and taught until 1994 before resigning to pursue his art full time, while Adrian Johnson is a well known
landscape painter. He already has five works in the council collection. Mr Walker is a prolific artist who has exhibited in top galleries in Melbourne, Canberra and New York and has worked to a theme for this exhibition. He said he will be showing paintings with portraits of well-known people. This year’s judging panel includes Latrobe Regional Gallery director Julie Adams, well-known Venus Bay artist Colin Suggett and Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery curator Dr Wendy Garden. The artists receive $1000 for each YAC award and the winning artist will be presented with a further $5000. The exhibition runs from August 31 to September 8. It will be open every day excluding Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm.
Thanks Jane Thank you: at last week’s Bass Coast Shire Council meeting, mayor Cr Clare Le Serve took time out from a busy meeting schedule to acknowledge the impending retirement of Star journalist Jane Ross. Cr Le Serve commented that Jane had been reporting on Bass Coast Shire Council business from well before shire
amalgamations, in 1994, and had in fact interviewed the CEO Allan Bawden on his first day as CEO. She also noted Jane started at The Star back in 1981 and wished her a happy retirement while also presenting Ms Ross with a gift from the shire. Last Wednesday night’s ordinary council meeting in Wonthaggi is expected to be Jane’s last although she is not due to retire until September 27.
Coming along: contactors are set to have the Inverloch Jetty upgrade completed by early November.
Jetty works on track UPGRADES to the Inverloch Jetty are set to be completed by early November. Contractors are midway through the $250,000 project to improve access for boaters and users of the jetty. Gippsland Ports and the Victorian Government are funding the relocation and widening project. The redesign will see demolition
of the existing lower landing and rebuild of a slightly higher but much wider lower landing ramped to the existing high landing. This together with a shift in position of the lower landing closer to the shore will improve boat launching and retrieval into the dynamic waters of Anderson Inlet which have a strong tidal flow. This new design’s ramp down to the lower section is also in line with
Gippsland Ports’ access policy being disabled-access compliant. The project has been primarily focused on improving the jetty use for boat users but will benefit many users. Gippsland Ports received a $212,000 grant to help fund the works through the Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure’s 2012-13 Boating Safety and Facilities Program.
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ITUATED in a fast-filling estate in an elevated position, this attractive brick home is only two and a half years old and is an affordable option for upgrading to an as-new home. Approximately nineteen squares of living, the home comprises of three bedrooms, with the master bedroom positioned at the front of the house, containing a ceiling fan, walk in robe and ensuite. There is direct access from the double garage into the hallway which flows onto the open plan kitchen, dining and family area. The kitchen boasts stylish stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, built- in microwave and a 900ml gas oven for those with a love of cooking.
The house is designed with the second living area, remaining bedrooms, laundry and master bathroom all separated from the main living space, making the plan ideal for those with young children or for accommodating visiting guests. Ducted natural gas heating services the whole property, all the windows are double glazed for efficient heating and cooling and a gas-solar hot water service, also helps to reduce running costs. The covered outdoor deck is a fantastic entertaining space with plastic awnings and overlooking the fully landscaped yard with lock up garden shed. The back yard is easily accessible for cars or trailers or boats with a handy gate beside the house. Make this your next home now.
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HIS eight year old unit is as neat and attractive as the day it was built and is privately tucked away for peaceful living. The unit features a spacious, naturally lit, open plan living area with reverse cycle air conditioner, delightful timber kitchen with good storage, pantry and electric cooking, two bedrooms with built in robes and large tiled bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet. There is direct entry to the laundry from the single garage with remote door and access to the low maintenance courtyard from the glass sliding door off the liv-
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Within an easy, flat walk to Safeway, neat as a pin unit in excellent condition. Open plan living area with elec. heater & R/C A/C. Both bedrooms have BIR's & the single garage has a new remote roller door.
Cleverly designed Nth facing, 25sq BV home in a quiet court. Uninterrupted rural views, spacious living areas with large double glazed windows. Abundant storage, large private undercover entertaining area & side access.
Quiet court located close to schools. Features a sunken lounge, big kitchen/dining & a second living area with BI bar. The master bdrm has had a makeover with new ensuite with wall to wall BIR's. double garage with remote roller door & landscaped gardens.
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This contemporary home makes for an ideal country escape with stunning rural views. The property features an open Ideal opportunity for development and growth! plan kitchen, meals & living area with large windows and 904m2 block, easy walking distance to the shops. sliding doors onto the deck, reverse cycle, bdrm & combined Agent The property currently offers generous 4 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and laundry. An upstairs loft provides R/C air conditioner & potential rental income for storage or extra sleep- out space. There's also a Colorbond now or obvious potential as unit site, STCA. garage with concrete floor, solar panels and rain water tank. Web ID
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7 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha Low maintenance - high appeal Immaculately presented townhouse in a location, handy to the Main Street. Modern design with open plan kitchen, dining & living area. BIR's & the tiled bthrm doubles as ensuite to the master bdrm. Tinted windows, elec. block-out shutters
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Here's an ideal property for those looking for a large home on a level block in a prestigious estate. Built by a quality local builder approx 5 years ago, the home boasts 25 squares of living & 4 generous bedrooms, each with excellent storage & ceiling fans & an ensuite in the master bedroom. Ideal for families & entertainers alike with a huge open plan kitchen, family & dining area, loads of cupboard & drawer space, island bench, built-in TV cabinet, R/C air con, ducted natural gas heating & a large covered deck with awnings.
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31 Turner Street, Leongatha Investors take note If you're looking to enter the market into your 1st home or begin your investment portfolio, here's the place for you. Sizeable brick home, BIR's, spacious living area, R/C air con, tiled bathroom, kitchen & meals area.
Situated in one Leongatha's premier estates, this quality built home is still sparkling like new. With an appealing facade & interior to match, naturally lit Nth facing living areas, stylish open plan kitchen. The dining area opens up onto the covered outdoor living area with delightful views and level block.
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ONVENIENTLY located within an easy walk to the shops, this property offers potential buyers an opportunity: to break into the home owner’s market; for those downsizing to a smaller home; for renovators; or for investors to secure a suitable rental property. The house sits on a flat block and has side access to a three-bay shed (plus lock-up workshop.)
The home consists of two bedrooms with plenty of built-in robes and cupboards, separate lounge, a neat kitchen/ meals area and handy sunroom. Storage is plentiful with five cupboards in the hallway and more in the laundry. A separate walk –in shower room adjoins the family bathroom. A ramp to the back door also caters for disabled access. Décor and furnishings are consistent with the age of the home. Given a bit of a freshen- up, this solid home has a lot to offer.
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Trevor and his wife, Libby first enquired with Don, Trent and Caroline from Inverloch after hearing rave reviews about the quality of their homes. “By all reports our friends had had a positive experience, so we decided to visit their display and we liked what we saw,” said Trevor. Having lived in their new Hotondo Home for three weeks, Trevor and Libby Seebeck are happy
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After having enquired with a number of builders in the area, they met with Trent and the team and felt an instant rapport. “We had an immediate connection. Out of all of the builders we sat with, they were by far the most approachable and helpful,” said Ryan. “They were keen to listen to our needs and give advice. It was actually a lot smoother than
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Designed for the family this home offers three bedrooms upstairs, master with ensuite, formal lounge, family/dining room, central kitchen with electric cooking and dishwasher. Enjoy and relax on
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Apart from the expansive lounge and adjoining dine-in kitchen, there are three bedrooms (two really are huge), a sun/play room, bathroom, separate loo, laundry, plus three smaller rooms that could be used for hobbies or for use as a study. Two of these adjoin the main bedroom, and could potentially be turned into a walk-through robe and ensuite (STCA). The front and rear gardens are level and are mainly grassed making them perfect for play or entertaining, and in one corner there is a timber cubby house. Beyond this, you’ll find four level-to-gently sloping paddocks, a good-sized dam, and a number of rustic sheds, ready to put to good use. Did we mention the views? There are 360 degree views, with particularly stunning views across the road, and to the rear of the house. This is a property that will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Whether you are dreaming of a special place to raise your kids, are downsizing from a larger farm, searching for a well-priced weekender, looking for a project, looking to become more self-sufficient, or just want a peaceful place in the country, we recommend your inspection.
Positioned in the heart of rural land, is this ‘neat as a pin’ three bedroom home and with a bathroom with separate shower, open plan living, and reverse cycle split system it has much to offer. With a northerly aspect the home is filled with natural light and warmth. It has a delightful garden which is easy to maintain, complete
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Wanted! Handyman, renovator, truckie, tradie or first home buyer for this great opportunity. On a massive block of 1294m2 with excellent rear access through carport, plus rear lane access. Secure backyard with high fencing, double bay shed & large woodshed. Just a short walk to the shops, this 3 bedroom home is ideal for the renovator.
Be pleasantly surprised. 3BR home in close proximity to schools, rec. reserve & park. Light –filled lounge with solid fuel heater, kitchen/dining room & new curtains throughout. Delightful cottage gardens to be enjoyed from inside & outside from sunny wrap around patios & separate BBQ area. Sheds incl. powered workshop, garden & wood sheds. A very private property.
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Quality- built home on approx. 1 acre. Spacious lounge, hostess kitchen/dining area, 3 generous sized BRs , en suite with spa bath, , study/home office, covered BBQ deck, solid fuel heater, R/C air- con, double lock up garage, double carport, town water & tanks. Young orchard & mature trees create a private, picturesque setting. A dream package.
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The boys: Archie (The Cat in the Hat), Angus (Robot boy) and Oscar (Batman) were embracing some of their favourite characters at child care on Wednesday.
Welcome to Australia: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent (left) and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy (right) with new citizens Thi Huong Thao Bui and son Jack Tran, and Lillian and Robert Howell.
Songs greet citizens NEW citizens were welcomed as Australians by the stirring voices of the South Gippsland Singers in Leongatha last Wednesday.
Fairy princesses: Lillian, Isla, Lily and Jamie show off their fairy hands and costumes at child care on Wednesday.
Children become characters CHILDREN at St Andrews Child Care Centre in Mirboo North got in touch with their favourite characters last week. The groups were invited to dress up as some of the favourite characters as part of
Children’s Book Week. Princesses, super heroes, animals and even a robot were on hand on Wednesday for the main dress up day. Children spent the week reading books and doing book based activities in celebration of reading.
The three candidates were Thi Huong Thao Bui of Korumburra and formerly of Vietnam, and Lillian and Robert Howell of Nyora and formerly of New Zealand. The singers, led by Jen Holm, sang the national anthem and We Are Australian at the citizenship ceremony at the South Gippsland Shire Council chambers. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent read a message from federal Immigration
Minister Tony Burke, saying Australia welcomed the talents of the newcomers.
He said being Australian was about “getting a fair go”. “There should be a
sign at Melbourne Airport that reads ‘Welcome to Australia, heaven on earth’,” he said.
In tune: the members of the South Gippsland Singers set the scene with patriotic songs.
Helping hands for Meals on Wheels By Clare Landry TOMORROW (Wednesday) is National Meals on Wheels day.
To attention: Ruby (bumble bee) and Jessica (fairy) flank Will who was taking his Samurai Power-ranger duties very seriously at the St Andrew’s Child Care Centre’s dress up day on Wednesday.
Meals on Wheels makes a difference to the lives of residents who may be frail, older or living with a disability. Having this fantastic service allows them to remain at home and maintain their much loved independence. Essential to the overall operation of meals on wheels are its volunteers. The Leongatha Community Pre School Centres Incorporated - Hassett Street and Allora kindergartens - are part of these helping hands. Cynthia Burggraaff, kinder mum and volunteer said “delivering meals on wheels is a rewarding experience”. “It gives me the satisfaction of doing something practical, yet personal. Your involvement is brightening others’ lives and making a real difference to people who may not be able to get out and about,” she said. Through the service special dietary needs and meal requirements of each individual are catered for. Although delivery of prepared meals is the basis of meals on wheels, to many recipients it is so much more. The service ensures social contact and offers the comfort of knowing someone will drop by regularly to say hello and see how they are going. “Some of the residents we visit spend many long hours on their own, so they are usually very pleased to see you,” Miss Burggraaff said. Meals on Wheels is a great example of multiple organisations working together to serve the local community. The service is a collaboration between South Gippsland Shire Council, Leongatha Memorial Hospital and the helping hands from its volunteer groups such as schools and kindergartens, church groups, various clubs and individuals. To become a volunteer contact council on 5662 9200 or Kinder Meals on Wheels co-ordinator Cynthia Burggraaff on 0408 219 748.
Ready to deliver: little helpers Kelsey Landry and Scarlet Riseley collect an esky full of delicious meals from Leongatha Memorial Hospital kitchen staff Debbie Howard and Jenny Wyhoon.
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Fresh face fronts school By Sarah Vella
FISH Creek Primary School welcomed a new principal this term, Michelle Turner.
Friendly welcome: from left, Toby Bowron, Emily Wilson, Lachlan Gale, Brodie Cary, Phoebe Gair, and Chloe Wilson welcome Ms Turner to the school recently.
Ms Turner moved to South Gippsland around 12 years ago, after falling in love with the region when visiting a friend. “I started teaching at Leongatha Primary School, then went to Melbourne for two years and then spent 18 months teaching in the United Kingdom,” she said. “Then we bought a house in Leongatha and I taught in Thorpdale for a year and then I went to Inverloch for two years. “That was the time I started to think about getting into leadership. I then moved to Athlone Primary School and was principal there for two and a half years.” Then the opportunity came along at Fish Creek Primary School. “For me, it provided an opportunity to work with a really professional team and supportive community with lots of paren-
tal support,” she said. “Jobs like this don’t come up very often, so it was really exciting to be offered the position. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity really.” Mr Turner hopes to build on some of the traditions at the school and to also move the school forward in terms of curriculum, teaching and learning. “Fish Creek Primary School already has a reputation of being a high performing school, so I want to maintain that standard,” she said. “The school already has strong sport and visual arts programs, and I want to get a few more community partnerships up and running. “I am really excited to be here and am looking forward to taking the school forward, while maintaining its traditions.” Ms Turner has already met lots of parents and is getting to know the students. “We work closely with our cluster schools, Tarwin Valley and Tarwin Lower primary schools as well,” she said.
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So, if you were wondering about the potato version of Samosas, you are in luck - here is a vegetarian version with potatoes and peas
SAMOSAS (makes about 30) PASTRY: 1 ½ cups plain flour pinch of salt 1 tablespoon oil ½ cup warm water Using a food processor or by hand, mix the dough and knead for several minutes. FILLING 500 gm potatoes 500 gm shelled peas 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee) 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric chilli (optional and to taste) 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar ¼ cup hot water 2 tbl spoons chopped coriander or mint, fresh oil for frying Peel and dice potatoes. Shell peas. Sauté the onion and ginger in the oil/ghee, over a low heat, with a pinch of salt, for a few minutes or until aromatic. Add turmeric and chilli and sauté gently until aromatic. Add the potatoes,peas and water. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and and garam masala. Cook until tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Cool. Add the coriander/mint. Take small circles of the dough and roll on a floured surface to create thin circles the size of a saucer. Place a spoonful of the filling on one side, and with a little water on your finger, moisten the other side, then bring it over to enclose the filling, pressing the edges firmly together to form a little crescent shape. When they are all made, heat some oil in a wok and deep fry in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown and puffed. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with chutney.
NEWHAVEN College Year 12 student Rebecca Cope shares highlights of the school’s European art and history tour taken during the term two holidays. “After flying for 19 hours, we landed half way around the world in the beautiful city of Rome and were instantly surrounded by the historical landmarks that make it such a desired place to visit such as Vatican City, Ostia Antica and the Colosseum. “After five days in Rome, the group moved through Siena and arrived in Lucca, a beautiful Tuscan town protected by thick 16th century walls featuring some of Italy’s finest medieval and Renaissance architecture. “Time in Lucca was short, but very memorable. A quick train trip to Pisa saw many tourist photos taken and souvenirs purchased. Unfortunately our time in Lucca had to come to end,
but everyone was eager to explore the next city of our tour, Florence. “Florence is full of amazing picturesque sights and lots of history. The Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens and the Accademia (where we saw Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, David) were some of our highlights. “It was now time to bid Italy ‘arrivederci’ and say ‘bonjour’ to France where the Eiffel Tower and the amazing macaroons were both vibrant in taste and colour. Although we only had five short nights in Paris our time was well spent exploring this marvellous city and all of its attractions. “We conquered the Eiffel Tower and observed the magical light show, saw the famous Mona Lisa in all her glory, and even had time to visit the Palace of Versailles, where the Royal family lived until the end of the 18th century. Our last day in Paris was free for group activities including last minute visits to museums, shopping and even a quick trip to
Soaking in the sights: at Florence’s famous Ponte Vecchio are, front, Ruth Scott, Emily Wilson, Jessica Roberts and Rebecca Cope. Back, Kate McWilliam, Emma Powles, Tom Humbert, Kirsten McCoy, Kellie Frilay-Cox, Maddaleine-Bently Dennis, Julian Coutts, Molly Hickman, Katie Coulthard, Madeline Sampson and Susan Stott. Kneeling are Fiona Anastasi, Ann Marie Roberts, Bronwyn Morrison and Zoe Reed. Disneyland for some. “One of the most surreal destinations of the trip was Belgium. Our time was spent remembering and paying tribute to our fallen soldiers who fought with courage, tenacity and spirit for our country during The Great War. The war memorials were all in such pristine condition which allowed us to truly understand the thanks that both Ypres and
Belgium bestow to Australians. “The brunt of our time spent in the war memorials was balanced by a large and almost sickly intake of chocolate by all members of the group. “Laying a wreath on behalf of Newhaven College at the Menin Gate Ceremony was a huge honour for Year 12 students Kate McWilliam, Rebecca Cope,
Kellie Frilay-Cox and Maddaleine-Bently Dennis, and was an absolutely amazing experience for the group, something we will all remember forever. “All in all, our time spent travelling through the historically rich Italy, France and Belgium was extraordinary. Friendships were made, sights were seen and we returned home refreshed and full of stories to share.”
A walk in the park By Sarah Vella LOCAL Parkinson’s sufferer Trevor White, and wife Pearl travelled to Federation Square in Melbourne recently to take part in the annual Parkinson’s Victoria walk. A Walk in the Park is a non-competitive walk along Melbourne’s picturesque Yarra River to celebrate the lives of family and friends who have been touched by Parkinson’s. Trevor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s around 16 years ago and soon after that retired from farming. “This was our fifth Walk in the Park event. Around 2000 walkers joined in to raise funds and awareness of Parkinson’s,” he said. Trevor decided to get involved with the walk because he was interested in helping to raise awareness of Parkinson’s. “When I was first diagnosed, we used to travel to Moe to attend a support group. We were taking a few other Parkinson’s sufferers with us, so it was then we decided to start our own group locally,” he said. “In November 2004, we held our first meeting and I have been secretary/treasurer ever since.” Pearl said they received a lot of support
from Parkinson’s Victoria when Trevor was first diagnosed. “We wanted to find out what help was available and what could be done. Parkinson’s is hard to diagnose and there is no cure, but there are definitely ways to manage the condition,” she said. “The support group and events like A Walk in the Park are designed to make people aware in the community that a Parkinson’s diagnosis is not the end of the world. “You are living with it, not dying with it.” The South Gippsland Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Leongatha RSL on the third Friday of each month at 10.30am. The group offers members and the local community an opportunity to meet and talk with others who may share similar experiences, situations and issues. “Once people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, often they don’t want to go to a support group,” Trevor said. “It is the fear of the unknown. People tend to have a picture in their mind of someone with advanced Parkinson’s and don’t want to be involved with it. “Our meetings provide social contact, understanding, guest speakers and knowledge and information on the options available for people who suffer from Parkinson’s.”
Cause walk: Pearl and Trevor White supported the Parkinson’s Victoria fundraising event, A Walk in the Park in Melbourne.
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Swamp play premiere THE fascinating story of Margaret Clement, the Lady of the Swamp, is being taken to the stage.
Wendy’s forgotten apple WHEN Wendy Saphin moved to Gippsland she brought with her an unusually broad range of experiences in the arts. Wendy has been an artist in residence, a gallery director and an early childhood art teacher while maintaining a committed practice in ceramics, textiles, sculpture and painting. Much of her recent work (from illustrated children’s stories to work in mixed media) now centre on her passion for wildlife care and the human form. Wendy has become a familiar figure around the Bass Coast art scene for her colourful and imaginative attention to a range of subjects. Her thought provoking
and striking work shows her innate grasp of design combined with high drama. Representational paintings, sensitively suggestive figurative work juxtaposed with three dimensional forms and exploratory digital imagery demonstrate the breadth of a creative mind. Wendy was well known and admired in Melbourne both for her artistic gifts and her boutique ceramic gallery. At Wonthaggi’s Blue Pig Gallery during the month of September (10am-4pm Thursday to Monday) Wendy shows us why. The Blue Pig is holding a spring opening on Sunday, September 1 between 2pm and 4pm, to celebrate an eclectic exhibition by an unusual talent. You are invited to join us.
Peter left the property, which fell into decline. Margaret and Jeanie ended up in dire financial straits. Their plight came to public attention in 1950 when Jeanie died and police had to wade through flooded swamp to retrieve her body. They found an overgrown, partly flooded and crumbling home. Margaret disappeared
at the end of May 1952 and an extensive search in dreadful weather failed to find her. A skeleton discovered at Venus Bay some years later was not conclusively proven to be that of a European female. Margaret was declared dead in 1954 and her remains have not been found. The mystery of her disappearance remains.
Now a play: Margaret Clement and her dog Dingo. Her story will come to life on the Wonthaggi Arts Centre stage.
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Thought provoking: Wendy Saphin will exhibit at The Blue Pig, Wonthaggi, during September.
It’s doing so in the form of a play called A Tale of Tullaree. And it is having its premiere. There will be three play reading performances over the federal election weekend, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8 and an evening reading on the Saturday. The venue will be the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. This will be the first public airing of the play, written by local creative identity Jane Hobson. Originally it was going to be a musical, but, having found out more information about Ms Clement, Jane decided a play would do the story greater justice. Members of the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group have backed the play reading and are helping with direction and lighting. The subject of two
books by Richard Shears, the Lady of the Swamp tragedy has held people in thrall for decades. Margaret Clement was the daughter of Peter and Jane Clement and moved with her sister Jeanie to Tarwin Lower in 1907. With the help of their brother Peter, they bought a property called Tullaree. Marrying five years’ later,
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The garden literally comes alive with trees and shrubs budding and blooming, and plants and grass growing practically overnight. As there is massive growth just about everything will benefit from a feed at this time of year. Organic based fertilisers not only boost plants but also will improve the soil. As there is so much lush growth and moisture,
another big problem are snails and slugs.There are many products on the market for these pests. If you have animals it is better to use an iron based product like multiguard or even safer are snail traps that are buried and filled with beer or snail bait. Another pest to look out for at this time of year and later are aphids. They can be dealt with a spray from the hose or a pyrethrum based spray. There are many shrubs that flower at this time of year and if you want to brighten up your garden it is worth considering ericas. There are some stunning ericas flowering now and they flower over a long period. Erica Party Frock has a stunning large soft pink flower that contrasts against smoky blue foliage and flowers up to eight months of the year and looks more like an exotic diplolaena than an erica. It likes full sun, grows to around one metre, is drought tolerant when established, makes a great
cut flower and is bird attracting. Erica Mammosa Coccinea has brilliant eyecatching bright orange red tubular flowers and looks good planted with yellow daffodils, purple hellebores and brown boronia. There are many other varieties flowering now bridal pink has lovely soft pink tubular flowers and Erica Ruby Pearl has masses of bird attracting rich pink tubular pink and white flowers, and it is worth checking out the stunning bright yellow varieties. Along with colour it is also nice to have perfume in the garden and one of the best coming into flower is the boronia. Boronias are now available in many colours: brown, yellow, white, pink, purple and blue. In my opinion the one with the best perfume is a brown variety called Heaven Scent. Heaven Scent is an improved form of Boronia Megastigma and grows as a neat, compact, evergreen shrub to approximately one metre
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x 0.75m. It is best suited to an open, moist, well drained position, preferably with a cool root run. For a longer life it is recommended to prune a third of the shrub after flowering. Boronias are also ideal to grow in pots but it is important to use a native potting mix. Heaven Scent can be brought indoors during flowering for maximum benefit of fragrance. Spring is also an ideal to start or revamp the vegetable garden. Potatoes can be planted but it is important to use certified seed potatoes and to practise crop rotation. Asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries can go in now along with lettuce silver beet, broccoli, cabbages and cauliflowers. Seeds of carrots and parsnip can be sown directly into the soil whereas tomatoes need to be raised in a warm sheltered position and even though tomato seedlings are available, the ground is far too cold for them to be planted now. This is also the case with basil. Basil will not survive until it is much warmer. Spring is also sees the new releases of plants. Big Red geranium was released several years ago and has been popular due to the size and intense colour of the blooms. It has large show stopping red flowers and attractive dense dark green foliage and a wonderful semi-trailing habitat. Big Red flowers right through spring, summer and autumn and looks fantastic in hanging baskets, large pots and planted in garden beds. This year we see the release of Big Pink a sister to the ever popular Big Red. Big Pink has large eye catching neon pink flowers that are highlighted by rich green foliage. The plants are easy to
grow, and the unstoppably large bloom clusters keep coming from spring through autumn on a nicely mounded-trailing habit. Another introduction and asset to those who like to cut flowers are the many new colours of the everlasting daisy. Traditional garden varieties of Bracteantha, known of Strawflowers are multi-coloured and short lived. Modern breeding has given up improved perennial garden forms with attractive flowers in many sized and colours. Bracteantha Sundaze hybrids are heat tolerant plants that make terrific garden displays and also excellent specimens for large containers and combination planting. This is one of the best flowers for floral art since the flower heads keep their shape and the colours do not fade. They come in a wide range of colours from red, white, shades of yellow, orange and bronze. Another tough plant that has been given a makeover are the African daisies or Osteospermum. They are now available in a huge range of colours: red, neon pink/orange, dainty purple to name a few and there are also some stunning varieties that have double centres called Osteospermum 3D. These come in pastel shades lemon, white and lilac. There are also many new leucadendrons that are looking great at this time of year and most only grow to around 1.5metres. Look out for varieities such as Harvest, Amy and Strawberries and cream to name a few. Whether you are looking for something new or an old favourite, there is plenty to choose from to brighten or scent your garden at this time of year.
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From pages past Historical snippets from The Star
JOSHUA Matthew Richard Boswell was born on August 16 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Matthew and Rachel of Leongatha. He is a brother for Maddison, 12, and Jackson, 8.
30 years ago August 30, 1983
10 years ago August 26, 2003
5 years ago August 26, 2008
1 year ago August 28, 2012
LEONGATHA could be getting another sporting oval. The Woorayl Shire Council is considering this possibility following letters from sporting clubs and recommendations from council’s planning and development committee. Shire secretary Ron Stanley said last week “there was a case for at least one additional oval in Leongatha”.
IN THE run up to the last state election on November 30, 2002, not one State Government minister visited the South Gippsland Shire. The failure of state ministers to visit the shire, especially at the invitation of the local council, attracted considerable criticism at last Wednesday’s council meeting.
IT is the blockbuster local football fans have been waiting for – the clash between last year’s premiership opponents, Yarram and Wonthaggi. The game will be big for all of the obvious reasons. The two top teams in the competition playing each other as they power toward grand final glory is always going to generate interest.
DEPUTY Premier Peter Ryan has dismissed concerns about private development in national parks as “groundless”. Hotels could be built at Wilsons Promontory National Park, after the State Government last week revealed it would allow “environmentally sensitive” developments in parks.
Milpara Community House news UPCOMING courses of interest are the following: • Responsible Service of Alcohol, Wednesday, September 18, 5.30pm 9.30pm (bring a light snack). Cost: $85; • Food Safety Level 1, Wednesday, September 18, 9am - 1pm. Cost: $105; • Food Safety Supervisors Course, Wednesday, September 18, 9am-5pm (BYO lunch). Cost: $230 Hospitality and Food Processing, $295 Health and Community Services; • Cloud Computing: Reducing IT overheads, Thursday, August 29, 12pm to 3pm, Cost: $5; and • Construction Induction, Wednesday, August 28, 3pm to 8pm. Cost: $120.
ARLI Rose Edwards was born on August 16 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Raymond Edwards and Narelle Sullivan of Leongatha. Arlie is a sister to Alyssa, 4, and Anika, 2.
DILLON Glenn Stewart is the first son for Sarah of Korumburra. He was born on August 15 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital.
Below, BENJAMIN William Lacy was born on July 5 at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul, to Philip and Danielle Lacy of Koonwarra. Benjamin is a brother to Jarvis, Sarah and Christian.
Psychologist Terry Guilford provided very useful information at two recent sessions on Understanding Teenagers. We are hoping to be able to invite her back again to cover some of the issues facing teenagers and parents when relationships break down and she will provide useful information that may make this very difficult time just a little easier to manage for everyone concerned. If this is a session that may be of interest to you, please call to let us know so that we can follow through with arrangements. This last week we were visited by ATO field officer Lynette Hume and she was helpful in providing assistance with information to assist
business owners to help with their required record keeping and many other aspects of interest. Lynette is experienced and knowledgeable and understands from personal experience some of the pitfalls businesses are confronted with. She is willing to come back to visit and to tailor her presentation to the specific issues being faced. Lynette can help you to ‘get it right’, and she will come to your business if this arrangement would be more suitable to your needs. For information about any of the offered classes or courses at Milpara, please call Sandra, Leisa or Jenni on 5655 2524, or call into the House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.
Chat with a champion WELSHPOOL and District Primary School students have been busily creating, making and painting aboriginal musical instruments as part of their humanities studies. Students have been studying Aboriginal culture this term and made colourful rhythm sticks and didgeridoos. Children also participated in the Chat to a Champ program and spoke with Olympic bobsledder, Astrid Radjenovic. They were able to ask Radjenovic questions about her career and wish her luck for the Winter Olympic Games in February.
Right, CHRISTINA Doka was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on June 16 to Cecilia Abi and Nichola Doka of Wonthaggi. Christina is a baby sister to Santo, 17, Charles, 13, Emanuel, 10, Juma, 8, Maryan, 5, and Yousif, 2.
Looking good: from left, Gloria, Ethan and Thomas with their aboriginal art work they made as part of humanities with Mrs Dower.
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Landcare Week Landcare cares for country BOOLARRA South Landcare Group has been fortunate to receive a Caring for our Country Community Action Grant 20122013. The funding will go towards revegetation, habitat and biodiversity improvement and the monitoring of flora and fauna in 15ha of the Boolarra State Forest. The group has been monitoring fauna with wildlife cameras and held 25 workshops about regeneration of the forest and flora and fauna in the area. The group’s focus was on the area of the forest burnt in the 2009 fires. Members planted 1000 seedlings to improve biodiversity and habitat in forest that had not shown much regrowth. Members also supplied 1000 seedlings for the decommissioned Gippsland Water site in Young Street, Boolarra, adjacent to the forest.
At work: members of the Boolarra South Landcare Group revegetate a site.
In conjunction with DEPI and with the assistance of GippsTAFE students helping with the planting, members have ensured this site recovers and returns to its forest ecosystem, again becoming a habitat for wildlife. At the end of the project, a booklet of the group’s achievements was produced and 25 copies sent off to Canberra. The project was intense, needing to be completed in 10 months. It was also worthwhile because the community benefits, particularly education from the workshops and multi age involvement. The wildlife monitoring is continuing and Monash University students have become involved in research in this area. The group received help from the Latrobe Field Naturalists who will also continue their involvement with the site. Boolarra Primary School children spent a morning with the DEPI staff learning about the environment and its inhabitants.
Discover Landcare magic DID you know that the first week of September is Landcare Week? The South Gippsland Landcare Network has a number of free and exciting community events planned to celebrate. On Monday, September 9, a Giant Gippsland Earthworm information session and farm walk is being held at 180 Schmidt’s Road, Poowong East from 10.30am until 2pm. Come and learn all about these bizarre and fascinating creatures and find out how you can be involved in protecting their habitat. Dr Beverly Van Praagh, (who has researched the worm for nearly 20 years) will be presenting on the day. A free BBQ will be provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes by Wednesday, September 4.
This event is part of a project funded by the Australian Government designed to build on farm capability with regard to the management of the worm. The South Gippsland Landcare Network is looking for a small number of landowners who would like to take part in this exciting new project and serve as a demonstration farm to showcase modified revegetation strategies that help protect the soil moisture levels of worm habitat. Join us at this session to find out more or visit the South Gippsland Landcare Network team at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo in Korumburra, September 25 and 26. A Community Planting Day is being held on Sunday, September 1 at 2920 Grand Ridge Road, Hallston from 10am to
Landcare Week events There is much more to Landcare than planting trees and pulling weeds! Put these free ‘must do’ community events and field days in your diary: Sunday September 1 (Fathers Day) ? Community Planting Day.10am2pm at 2920 Grand Ridge Road, Hallston. Get out in the fresh air with your Dad and help a local landholder plant some koala habitat. Children welcome with parental supervision. Free BBQ lunch. SVP by Thursday August 29, 2013 Monday September 9 ? Giant Gippsland Earthworm Information Session and Farm Walk 10.30ampm at 180 Schmidt’s Road, Poowong East. Learn about these bizarre and fascinating creatures and find out how you can be involved in protecting their habitat from guest presenter Dr Beverly Van Praagh. Free BBQ lunch. RSVP by Wednesday September 4, 2013.
Annual Dinner and AGM Saturday September 14 ? Join the South Gippsland Landcare Network for their Annual Dinner and AGM at the Leongatha Bowls Club. Two course buffet dinner followed by guest presenter, Zoologist/Conservation Biologist Mark Cairns.$25 per person. Contact the Network for full details or to RSVP by Friday September 6 2013. VISIT WWW.SGLN.ORG.AU FOR FULL DETAILS CALL 5662 5759 TO RSVP FOR THE ABOVE EVENTS
12pm. Get out in the fresh air with your son, daughter or dad and help one of our local landholders plant koala habitat. The planting will be followed by a free BBQ lunch.Please RSVP for catering purposes by Thursday, August 29. For those looking to undertake fencing or revegetation works, this
year’s round of landholder grants are now open, see the advertisement on this page for full details. To find out more information on the events listed or to RSVP contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or email project officer Nicole Walsh atnicolew@wgcma.vic. gov.au.
Native animal: one of Australia’s endemic species, the Fat-tailed Dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata), a small mouse-like marsupial found in lowland areas in the western half of Victoria in sparse grassland and open shrub land. Photo courtesy of Mark Cairns, Endangered Species Recovery Wildlife Consultancy.
Amazing creature: Giant Gippsland Earthworms weigh 200 grams on average. Photo copyright Beverly Van Praagh.
2013/2014 LANDCARE GRANTS OPEN Landholders in South Gippsland are invited to express interest in a grant for funding with the South Gippsland Landcare Network. Our range of available grants include: Landholder Support Grants These projects encourage new landholders and small landholders to implement small scale Landcare projects. Fencing, plants for revegetation and small grants for weed control. Friends of Strzelecki Koalas – Habitat for Life Funding for fencing and weed control in koala habitat areas and revegetation to establish habitat corridors or extend an existing patch of suitable koala habitat. Visit www.fosk.org.au for more information. Expressions of Interest for these grants close September 30 Not a Landcare member? You can still find out more by coming along to one of our listed events or by visiting us at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo, Korumburra Showgrounds, 25th and 26th of September 2013. Programs funded by:
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Celebrate biodiversity ASIDE from being the first month of spring, did you know that September is International Biodiversity month? The month is assigned to highlight the importance of protecting and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world. Biodiversity, often described as ‘the web of life’, encompasses every living thing that exists on our planet and the environment in which they live. From the smallest one-cell microbe to the enormous majesty of the blue whale. From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the peaks of our tallest mountains, biodiversity forms part of an intricate and interdependent web of life in which we are all a part. Australia is home to between 600,000 and 700,000 species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. About 84 per cent of our plants, 83 per cent of our mammals, and 45 per cent of our birds are endemic — that is, they are only found in Australia. Help celebrate International Biodiversity month and discover more about Australia’s unique fauna by joining the South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) for their Annual Dinner and AGM on Saturday, September 14. Zoologist/conservation biologist, and director of Endangered Species Recovery
Wildlife Consultancy, Mark Cairns will be presenting on his experience with managing Australia’s threatened species through fauna surveys, monitoring and landscape recovery. To make the night even more special, Mark will be bringing along a couple of furry friends. Held at the Leongatha Bowls Club, the AGM will take place from 6-7pm with a country style buffet roast dinner to follow. There will be three positions on the SGLN board open for nomination. Financial Landcare members (who have been financial for a minimum of two weeks) are eligible to nominate for a position on the board. The guest presenter and a network honour roll presentation will run from 7.45pm until 9.30pm. The two course dinner costs $25 per person or $20 for children under 12 (cost subsidised by the SGLN board) and drinks will be available at bar prices. It is shaping up to be a great event. All South Gippsland Landcare Network members and supporters are welcome to attend. For more information on the AGM and Annual Dinner or to RSVP (essential by Friday, September 6), please contact the SGLN on 5662 5759 or email Kate Williams, acting Landcare network coordinator at katew@wgcma.vic.gov.au.
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Farming Insight
Ask to win at Windmill Ag THERE are three great prizes up for grabs in Windmill Ag’s Ask to Win competition. All you have to do is obtain a quote on any of the Windmill Ag new equipment range, as long as it’s priced from $10,000 and up. If this results in either a purchase at Windmill Ag or even one of its competitors you still receive tickets in the prize draw. If your quote transfers into a sale of a Windmill Ag product for between $10,000-$39,999 you receive ten tickets into the draw to win an
X300 John Deere Lawn Mower value at $5,846. If you end up buying the product from a competitor, just bring in you proof of purchase and you’ll get five tickets in the draw! In the $40,000-$119,999 purchase category the same rules apply but the prize on offer is a 550 John Deere Gator valued at $14,835. If you end up with a purchase of a product of $120,000 and above the prize just gets bigger. Up for grabs is a RSX John Deere Gator valued at $21,516. The product purchase only applies to new equipment but is not limited to John Deere
What a stash: Windmill Ag stores have combined to offer three great prizes in their “Ask to Win” competition. You have until October 31 to make your purchase. Salesman Mark Le Page and Samantha Drinkwater show off the prizes in the Leongatha South showroom. product but any of the farm machinery in Windmill Ag’s “stable” including Kuhn harvest equipment. Salesman Mark Le Page said the promotion had generated a great deal of interest with a number of sales and plenty of enquiries so far. And with prospects of a better spring and better dairy prices, Mark expected activity to increase in the coming months.
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pact tractors, gators (utility vehicles), mowers and implements at a special lifestyle information day at Traralgon Plaza on Sunday, September 8 from 10am until 3pm. The compact tractors, which range from 25hp75hp, are ideal for property owners with smaller acreages or lifestyle properties. Interest is available from 1.49 per cent subject to various conditions. Sales consultants from Leongatha and Maffra will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
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Farming Insight • VLE LEONGATHA
Dearer across board THERE were approximately 650 cows, 350 steers and bullocks, 40 bulls and 380 young cattle penned.
Above, Looking about: Jim and Matt Miller from Athlone were at the store sale in Koonwarra last Thursday. Jim said he expects smaller yardings and the onset of spring will lift the demand for store cattle.
The usual buying group was in attendance but not all operating fully in a mostly dearer market. Demand strengthened for the limited offering of yearling trade cattle which held a large proportion of steers, almost half of which were heavy 500kg plus drafts.Grown steers saw strong competition push prices up 3c to 6c while the bullocks saw a more modest rise of 1c/kg. Not all of the usual buyers were operating in the cows which contributed to the plainest and the best drafts slipping a few cents, while the middle run sold firm. The bull run started off a bit slow but finished strongly to lift 3c to 6c/kg on average. Yearling trade steers sold from 202c to 210c after a top of 219c lifting 3c to 7c, while the secondary lines lifted 5c from 194c to 200c/kg. There were fewer heifers offered with the well finished lines making between 175c and 205c/kg. Grown steers sold between 193c and 205c lifting 3c to 6c/kg. Bullocks made from 188c to 200c lifting 1c/kg. Most grown heifers sold from 156c to 180c/kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers lifted a few cents selling from 168c to 190c/kg and there were not many Friesian steers offered this week. Light weight dairy cows made between 110c and 136c slipping 2c to 4c/kg. Heavy weight dairy cows sold between 119c and 160c lifting 1c on most but slipping 5c/kg on the E muscle choppers. Light weight beef cows made from 122c to 163c slipping 7c/kg on the worst and holding near firm on the rest. Heavy weight beef cows sold from 139c to 167c slipping 3c/kg on the better three and four scores and selling firm in the middle. Heavy bulls sold 3c to 6c dearer from 147c to 174c/kg.
The next sale draw - August 28: 1. Elders, 2. Rodwells, 3. David Phelan, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott, 6. SEJ.
Wednesday, August 21 BULLOCKS 9 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 16 Ovens Junction, Berrys Creek 11 Benson Bros, Meeniyan 2 R.J. & C.M. McGill Family, Kongwak 12 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 8 K.A. & J.E. McAlpine, Leongatha STEERS 1 S. & V. Collins, Dumbalk 19 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 14 Sugarloaf Nominees P/L, Bass 1 S. & M. Bordonaro, Koorooman 1 R.J. & C.M. McGill Family, Kongwak 2 K. & C. Pope, Jeetho COWS 1 F.M. Schellekens, Bass 1 Strathbrae Equity P/L, Inverloch 7 G.V. & J.A. Ray, Yarram 6 T.J. & C.A. Hulls, Leongatha 1 W.G. & F.M. Pratt, Inverloch 2 B.W. & S.J. Harris, Jumbunna East HEIFERS 3 W.G. & F.M. Pratt, Inverloch 2 F.M. Schellekens, Bass 3 T. & S. Rowe, Somerville 1 S. & V. Collins, Dumbalk 3 N. Wing, French Island 3 S. & M. Bordonaro, Koorooman BULLS 1 D.K. & F.L. Waite, Glengarry 1 B.J. & G.M. Worthy, Mirboo 1 F.M. Schellekens, Bass 1 M. Behmer, Leongatha South 1 G. Thompson, French Island 1 A.P. & J.A. Grant, Lance Creek
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Store sale Horse plea Left, Campaign trail: Roger Thorrowgood from Inverloch is running in the federal election for the Stop CSG Party. He was at the store sale in Koonwarra last Thursday chatting to farmers.
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should not be lulled into a false sense of security when winter rains lead to paddocks tinged with green shoots. “The important message here is that owners should be realistic about their situation and, if they can’t afford to buy sufficient hay for their horses, they need to be considering their options now. “They may need to consider agistment, sale, rehousing and, if their horse becomes unwell, seeking veterinary advice. “When it comes to ensuring your horse stays healthy, hoping for spring is not an option and, if the decision is made to transport a horse, it has to be in good enough condition to take that journey, or ‘fitto-load’, as it’s termed in the industry.” Owners can also consider sharing the purchase and storage of hay with a neighbour or pony club member. Complaints about horse welfare can be made to the RSPCA by telephoning (03) 9224 2222.
Hay! Hay! Hay! ASK ABOUT FREE DELIVERY
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Michael Stevens ...5687 1466 .....0418 553 010 Bill Egan ...............5662 3219 .....0418 553 011 Terry Johnston .....5664 0239 .....0418 561 290 Mario Arestia........5657 7290 .....0417 600 222
HAY for horse feed may become increasingly scarce through the rest of winter, according to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI).
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KORUMBURRA 5655 1133 LEONGATHA Dean Bailey 0438 531 672 Dane Perczyk Simon Henderson 0428 740 750 Dick Faulkner WONTHAGGI Rob Ould David Holden Alan Bolding
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BARLEY, OATEN, VETCH, STRAW AND LOCAL HAY AVAILABLE
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PHONE 0418 595 988
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Farming Insight Machinery families join forces
Fine machine: the Pottinger Terradisc 3001 in action.
Rule breakers fined A CALF scales operator and a calf buyer, both from Gippsland, have been fined a total of $8000 in the Latrobe Magistrates Court for not conforming to National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) traceability requirements. Operators are required to record and notify the NLIS database of the movement information of calves purchased to allow for traceability of the calves from birth to slaughter. The operator was fined a total of $4500 and ordered to pay costs of $170. The fines included $2000 as a property owner for failing to apply for a property identification code (PIC) where cattle and calves had been introduced to that property. He was also fined $500 on four counts of failing to forward movement information to the NLIS database within the prescribed time. The calf buyer, a Gippsland woman, was fined a total of $3500 for falsifying vendor declarations and not conforming to NLIS requirements. She pleaded guilty to dishonestly falsifying the vendor declarations by selling calves declared as vendor bred and owned by her and was fined $2000 without conviction. In addition, she was fined $1000 for dispatching
calves with tags that did not reflect their property of birth, thereby resulting in all the calves losing valuable traceability information. She was ordered to pay a further fine of $500 for failing to update her PIC details within 28 days of a change. Charges against the woman were laid following the discovery by Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) inspectors of large calf consignments being presented for sale at a local saleyard from a property with a small holding and declared as vendor-bred calves. Charges against the man were laid after inspectors discovered a large number of calves being processed that had lost lifetime traceability. DEPI inspector Dianne James said the livestock industry relied on an effective traceability system to prove freedom of disease and chemical contamination through surveillance programs. “The main purpose of the NLIS is to trace animals quickly in the event of disease outbreak or residue detection and to protect responsible producers in the industry. DEPI is committed to enforcing the law in light of the crucial role of traceability,” she said. “If our agricultural sector is to remain healthy, identification and traceability of our livestock is paramount.”
THE tough season is placing extra nutritional stress on sheep and cattle across the region. Recent rain has provided ideal conditions for the survival of worm larvae on pastures. Animals that are nutritionally stressed, grazing short pastures and in light condition are more susceptible to heavy worm burdens. As the weather warms up in spring, there is the potential for worm numbers to explode, especially if grass growth is restricted by low rainfall. Producers are encouraged to monitor worm burdens closely with faecal egg counts and drench accordingly. Drench resistance tests are also recommended if there is a suspicion of drench resistance on your property. For further information please contact your local veterinarian or DEPI animal health officer.
WANTED 100 - 200 acres Dairy turnout block
LAN2851082
PROPERTY TO LEASE
Contact Stuart Jenkins 0447 602 302 Landmark Leongatha
DAIRY EXPORT
YOUNG FRIESIAN HEIFERS 5-10 mths, 130 kgs + weight Quick regular deliveries to local centre. No blood tests. P.O.A. CURRENT ORDER – CHINA PROTOCOL FRIESIAN HEIFERS BORN BETWEEN JUNE & DEC 2012 210kgs weight on delivery late September P.O.A. FRIESIAN HEIFERS P.T.I.C. 3-5 mths on delivery Oct-Nov to Friesian Bull. $1650 incl GST Rohan McRae 0417 836 664 Michael Foote 0427 162 370
Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 Clay Mabilia 0439 383 091
ELD9240412
Quality team: Pottinger sales and service manager Ben Puncher (left) congratulates Gendore Tractors and Machinery sales representatives Shaun O’Hara (centre) and Kevin Smith on taking on the Pottinger brand.
Both companies are family owned with a strong background in the agricultural industry and combined experience of more than 200 years. They will work hand in hand in order to give the best support to farmers and contractors in South Gippsland. This partnership also prolongs the 15 year old success story of Pottinger in Australia. Within this period, the Austrian manufacturer has managed to gain a strong foothold in the loaderwagon market with a share of more than 50 per cent. Due to high quality products and new innovations, combined with outstanding spare parts and after sales service, Pottinger is amongst the world’s top farm machinery producers. Heinz and Klaus Poettinger, the fourth generation of the family, said: “By providing up-to-date, innovative agricultural engineering technology, we endeavor to provide a valuable contribution towards increasing the productivity in agriculture. “With our products we aim to improve the working conditions of our customers in the sense of helping you to make it easier.” Pottinger has a long history in manufacturing and offering silage and hay equipment. But in recent years the focus has shifted and more tillage and seeding machines were added to the portfolio. Gregor Theinschnack, general manager of Pottinger Australia, is excited about the future of the company in the Australian market. “With a new and stronger team in sales and service we will be able to satisfy the new challenges in the farming community,” he said. “We are dedicated to support our customers in any way and I know our new partner Gendore shares this philosophy.” Pottinger and Gendore invite everyone to have a look at the wide range of equipment on offer including the newly designed range of mowers, tedders and hay rakes. Ben Puncher is Pottinger sales and service manager, and comes to the role with farming experience, having being raised on a dairy farm, and working as an agricultural contractor and in retail. Feel free to ask for a brochure or individual demonstration of any Pottinger machine. Gendore’s Leongatha branch services from Yarram through to Woodleigh.
Worm watch
WANTED Unjoined Jersey Heifers 180kg + Normal China Protocol Selecting Now
Unjoined Friesian Heifers 200kg + Normal China Protocol Selecting now & orders on-going monthly Friesian Heifers 2-5 months PTIC Prefer joined to Friesian bull but other joining will be looked at. Delivered to Shepparton. No blood tests. Inspection mid Sept 40 Friesian cows Springing or Sept calving. Breeding Preferred. LAN2851083
POTTINGER Australia is proud to announce its new alliance with Gendore Tractors and Machinery.
Landmark Leongatha John Bowler 0408 238 464 Or your local representative.
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BAG A BARGAIN in The Star! FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 HOMEDICS WITH HEAT. 5 Motor back massager. never used. $45. ph. 0488 105 451. DRESSED PINE. New. 190mm x 19mm. 3 metres long. $10 each. Ph. 5689 1200. HORSE BRIDLE, LEAD ROPE & BRUSHES. $30. ph. 5674 5601. MENS DINNER SUIT. Black. Coat size 42 R. Trousers Size 37 R. Adjustable waist. Excellent condition. $30 ono. Ph. 5658 1850 or 0418 727 616. FOLDING BED ON WHEELS. Mattress on slat base. As new. $50 ono. Ph. 5658 1850 or 0418 727 616. PORT HOLE DIGGING TOOL. Hand operated. 125mm. $25. Ph.5662 2570. WASH TROUGH. Old style cement double trough. $45 ono. Ph. 5662 2570. STEAM VAPORISER. Hardly used. Comes with instructions. $30. ph. 5674 1658. ROYAL DOULTON COFFEE SET. 6 piece. Including pot. Mint condition. $50. Ph. 5682 1345. NORITAKE DINNER SET. full 6 piece. Mint condition. $50. Ph. 5682 1345. SINGLE BED WITH TRUNDLE. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 4810 COMPUTER DESK. Very good condition. $50. Must pick up. Ph. 5662 3266. BINS. For feed or store. $25 each. Ph. 0443 452 686. LEAF BLOWER. Electric. $35. Ph. 0443 452 686. FISH TANK. 3 foot. Holds 122 litres. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5655 1104 WELDER. Excellent condition. 50 to 230 amp with leads. $50. Ph. 0438 515 155. JIGSAWS. Good quality. from 1000 to 4000 pieces. None over $5. Ph. 0447 624 561. BREAD MAKER. Panasonic SD 200 with book. Good condition. $40. Ph. 0427 343 305. BREVILLE JUICE FOUNTAIN. JE90J with book. Good condition. $40. Ph. 0427 343 305. CANE COUCH. 2 seater. beige cushions. Reasonable condition. $25. Ph. 0429 139 242. PHONE, FAX, SCANNER. Brother. Model number MFC-640CW. Works well. $30. Ph. 0418 761 734. TROLLEY JACK. Old mechanical. Very heavy duty. $50. Ph. 5662 4565. CARPET. SH Wool loop. 8m x 4m. $50. Ph. 5664 2383 or 0419 387 860. ANTIQUE SINK AND PEDESTAL. Pink cast iron. Ph. 5674 5601. WARDROBE DRESSING TABLE. Natural timber. Hanging space, drawers and mirror. Excellent condition. $48. ph. 5662 2570. ANTIQUE MIRROR. Gold. Oval. 760h x 1000w. $50. Ph. 0402 785 112. TOWEL RACK. Black wrought iron. As new. 1000h x 680w x 270d. $50. ph. 0402 785 112.
FREEZER. Kelvinator. Upright. 340L. Good working condition. $50. Ph. 0478 607 766. BICYCLE. Ladies. Medium size. 15 speed. Front carry basket. Comfort seat. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5658 1050. REUSABLE NAPPIES. Pea pods. 0-9mths. Removable bamboo absorber. waterproof breathable outer layer. $10. ph. 5663 5439. HIGH CHAIR. Peg Perego. Adjustable backrest and adjustable padded seat. Swivel caster wheels. $25. Ph. 5663 5439. MANICURE & PROFESSIONAL ARTIFICIAL NAIL EQUIPMENT. Creative nail. Brand new. Nail tips and other. $50. Ph. 0438 982 729. WALL OVEN WITH GRILL. Simpson. 600cm. $20. Ph. 0427 726 577. LOUNGE CHAIRS. Dusty pink/orange. Can text picture. Generous seating. $50. Ph. 5664 1222. TWO SEATER COUCH WITH 2 CHAIRS. Caramel. Velour. Generous seating. $50. ph. 5664 1222. ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Timber bedside table, drawers, shelves and cupboard. H750 x W615 x D450. $50. Ph. 0498 532 554. ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Timber dining chair, plain cottage style. teak stain. H915 x W395 x D395. $50. Ph. 0498 532 554. MENS GOLF SHOES. New. Leather. 2 Pairs. Size 10. One white $20. One black. $30 for both. Ph. 5662 0916. BABY BOUNCER. Valco baby minder. 0-24mths (up to 13kgs). Very good condition.$20. ph. 0413 084 169. CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. ‘Safe-n-sound’. New born to 18kg (approx 4yrs). $50. Ph. 0413 084 169. HAWTHORN FOOTBALL CLUB PREMIERSHIP PHOTO. Large. 1961 to 1991. $30. Ph. 5655 1597. HAWTHORN FOOTBALL CLUB PHOTO. Medium. 1993-1997. $20. Ph. 5655 1597. FLOOR LAMP. Timber stand. Neutral shade. $50. ph. 0419 160 720. WALL MIRROR. Gold frame. $40. Ph. 0419 160 720.] CONVECTION HEATER. Sunbeam. Thermo control. In good working order. $50. Ph. 5658 1159. LADIES LEATHER-STYLE JACKET. Size 8. Copper/bronze coloured. Very good condition. $15. Ph. 5668 6220. CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. ‘Safe-nsound’. As new. $50. Ph. 0418 567 973. BOYS CLOTHES. Sizes 0, 1 and 2. all like new and brand names. $50 a bag. ph. 0418 567 973. KIDS FOOTBALL BOOTS. Hardly used. size 2 & 3. $15 each. ph. 0488 069 004. iPHONE 5 CASE. Otterbox hard case. Brand new sealed package. $40. Leongatha. Ph. 8679 3647. MACBOOK PRO 13 INCH CASE. Feathered hard case. Brand new sealed package. $40. Leongatha. Ph. 8679 3647.
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public notices
public notices
BENETAS DEMENTIA CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH
Family, friends and carers of people with dementia are invited to attend the monthly Carers’ Support Group. Meet people who share similar experiences in a relaxed setting.
WHEN: Last Thursday of each month WHERE: Community Hub 16 A’Beckett St, Inverloch TIME: 1pm - 3pm For more information (03) 5155 6000
CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L
RAFFLE DRAW DATE CHANGE Due to unforseen circumstances the draw date of the SOUTH GIPPSLAND FLY FISHERS INC. raffle has had to be changed from the 4/9/2013 to the 6/11/2013
Visit the DAFFODIL FESTIVAL PROGRAM AT ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
at Waratah Lodge Sunday, September 1
situations vacant
situations vacant
CASUAL COOK Must be organised, flexible, experienced, great attitude, and available to work Saturday. Start asap Applications close 5th September
12.30pm $30 pp Roast Beef and Sticky Date Pudding BYO Phone 0437 033 464
7 McNamara Place 5662 2296 centralcafe@iprimus.com.au (Safeway carpark)
SOUTH GIPPSLAND ORCHID SOCIETY INC.
24TH ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW WONTHAGGI TOWN HALL For 2 days only
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 & 7 9.30am - 4.30pm Friday 9.30am - 3pm Saturday A large range of Orchids on display and for sale. Potting demonstration - bring a plant & for a small fee have it repotted. Growing information & advice. Morning, Afternoon Teas and Light Lunch available
ADMISSION $3 - CHILDREN FREE Enq: Glenda Smith 5655 1163 Julie Kilgour 5674 8139 Monthly meetings held on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm Venue Angling Clubrooms Wonthaggi Rec Reserve VISITORS MOST WELCOME
MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (Full Time) Are you looking for a change; a new career challenge? An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified technician to join our NEW Dealership to be located in Leongatha with our Service Team. A position description is available from our current Service Centre at 108 Horn Street Leongatha. Or for a confidential Interview please call Andrew McMahon on 5175 7024. Resumés including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager Colin Watson Motors P.O. Box 554 Traralgon VIC. 3844 Colin Watson Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications by COB Friday 13th September 2013.
BOAT LICENCE COURSE Vic. Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement
SAN REMO Monday, September 9 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005
UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following Casual vacancies:
Cnr Bruce & McCartin Sts FREE ENTRY
Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923
Thur, Aug 29 - 10-4 Fri, Aug 30 - 10-4 Sat, Aug 31 - 10-4
Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute
Dala Lidj Woolum Bellum Kindergarten &
125TH ANNIVERSARY
Cert III Early Childhood Educator & Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator
5th September 2013
St Andrew’s Long Day Care Centre, Mirboo North
Displays ‘Flowers in Praise’ ‘Gardens & Gardening Through the Years’ Refreshments available Morning & Afternoon Teas Light lunches Hosted by St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild
situations vacant
10.30am All welcome Light refreshments RSVP: 3rd September 5663 7345 or 5663 7505
situations vacant
Kindergarten Bus Driver & Kindergarten Bus Chaperone
These positions are casual with potential to be ongoing Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
South Gippsland Shire Council
Community Support Worker
SALES CONSULTANT A Sales Consultant is required for our Wonthaggi showroom to advise and assist clients in the purchase of Capeview Building Products. This position is 30 hrs per week for 6 months commencing October 2013. Duties include: • Customer service and advice • Coordinating installation of showroom products • Preparation of quotes and sales orders • Maintaining showroom presentation You will have excellent customer service abilities, articulate communication skills and a high standard of personal presentation. Experience in kitchen, security door and shower screen sales would be an advantage. Applicants should have competent computer skills with the ability to learn in house programs. Applications close on Friday 30th August 2013 and should be addressed to: Mark Warren, Capeview Building Products PO Box 115 Wonthaggi 3995
• Casual positions • $28.67 - $30.30 per hour + super • Flexible working hours
Children’s Crossing Supervisor • Permanent part time • $22.23 per hour + super • Horn Street Leongatha School Crossing Further information and position descriptions are available from our website. All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description by 5pm Wednesday 11 September 2013.
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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situations vacant
situations vacant
RECRUITMENT OFFICER Wonthaggi, Leongatha & Cowes An exciting opportunity exists to join a leading community organisation that supports the growth of individuals in regional Australia. For further information, position descriptions and instructions to apply please visit our employment page at www.workways.com.au/careers. Applicants must address the key selection criteria and quote reference number 130036LA to be received by 12 noon Tuesday 3 September, 2013. Applications not addressing the key selection criteria WILL NOT be considered. Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734
situations vacant
situations vacant
Southern Exposure Theatre & Entertainment
CABINET MAKER
is now recruiting actors, clowns, magicians and face painters for children’s parties and events. Experience is not essential. Training will be provided for the right applicants. Call Laura Muranty on 0408 399 909
Merchandise Manager - Leongatha Ruralco Holdings Limited (ASX:RHL), is a leading Australian agribusiness. Ruralco operates through a national footprint of businesses that specialise in providing rural customers with products and services in merchandise, fertiliser, seed, wool, livestock, real estate, risk management, water, grain, finance and insurance. Ruralco’s businesses around the country operate under their own brands. Rodwells a subsidiary of Ruralco Holdings Limited is looking for an experienced Rural Merchandise Manager to work closely with the Rural Supplies Manager to ensure the continued growth of the retail arm of the business. The successful candidate will be able to drive business objectives through their demonstrated ability to meet financial targets within the rural merchandise area. Key requirements of the role include: • Ensures the Ruralco Group strategy for merchandise is cascaded through the Rodwells branch • Coordinates sales activities • Responsible for overseeing all purchases made for Rodwells rural supplies branch ensuring accounts, invoices etc are completed • Responsible for inventory control • Ensures appearance of branch meets company policy including marketing initiatives • Understanding of the agri-merchandise retail industry • Agriculture experienced and tertiary qualifications in business preferred
situations vacant
Local award winning cabinet making company is seeking a qualified cabinet maker or experienced apprentice. Send written resumé to: Leongatha Kitchens 44 Yarragon Road, Leongatha 3953 info@leongathakitchens.com.au Fax: 03 5662 5880
CV’s should be forwarded to the attention of Paul Elliot: hr@ruralco.com.au
Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region. Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Full time & casual positions available. Early starts. MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies. To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au
3-4 DAYS PER WEEK A motivated and passionate Barista is required at popular and growing Café in Korumburra. You must be creative and have commendable communication and customer service skills to work in our growing and expanding Café, and have an excellent knowledge of Coffee Making. The successful applicant must be punctual, appropriately experienced and skilled and have an outstanding ‘passion’ for hospitality, service and food. Please email your resumé to E: lucymayscafe@gmail.com or mail to 29 Bridge Street, Korumburra Applications close September 2
HOSPITALITY CLEANERS Enthusiastic and motivated persons are invited to apply for the above position. These are casual positions to cover roster vacancies and annual leave. Applicants are required to provide a current satisfactory police record check. Applicants who hold a current Victorian driver’s licence will be viewed favourably. Application kit and position descriptions are available to download from GSHS website www.gshs.com.au or by contacting Lynne Burgess - Hotel Services Manager on 5667 5518. Please forward a completed application kit by 4th September, 2013 to: Lynne Burgess Hotel Services Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953
Full Time - 12 month position, Traralgon West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority seeks to employ a Land and Biodiversity Officer to join our team. The WGCMA is committed to providing an encouraging work environment that actively supports personal and professional development.
situations vacant
The Land and Biodiversity Project Officer will work with Government agencies, community groups and internal staff to support the delivery of priority projects across the Land and Biodiversity program.
situations vacant
Required at Kook’s Catering Restaurants WEEKDAYS & WEEKEND SHIFTS Call Will 0417 372 435 or Corry 0422 189 592
CHEF
Cafe located in Leongatha is currently seeking a full time chef, for breakfast and lunch. • Solid experience in similar role • Dynamic • Creative • Self motivated Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Email CV: staffpositions@yahoo.com.au Close 6/9/13
for lease
for lease
STORAGE SHEDS FOR LEASE IN LEONGATHA Sheds at 3.9m long x 3m wide $140 per calendar month. Sheds at 5.4m long x 3m wide $150 per calendar month. Secure location & 24 hour access. PHONE 5662 5800 for more details
3 BDRM Korumburra home, gas cooking / heating, spa, $290 pw. Contact Ellyn 0437-599589.
accommodation TREETOPS RESORT Port Douglas. Newly furnished units. Contact owner 0407460756. WANTED, share house in Leongatha for two weeks, October 27 - November 7, for male on work placement. Ph: 0431-784146.
for sale AIR COMPRESSOR Power Star, 32 cfm, 3 ph, as new, $950. Ph: 0467-054816. ANTIQUE carved dining table, 6 chairs, matching buffet, large carved dresser, 2 bedside drawers, $250. 5668-7246.
situations vacant
for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD local wood / stringy / messmate, in shed, dry, split, $120 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. GYM SET No Limits, $200. 0439-895995. HAY - six 5x4 round bales, shedded, $88 each (inc GST). 0488-623048. HAY for sale, 5x4 rolls, shedded, Leongatha area. Ph: 0429-350450. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 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. WELDER Mig 350 amp, 3 ph, hardly used, $1,400. Ph: 0467-054816.
FOR SALE
Project Coordinator
The remuneration range is $59,375 - $75,805 which includes 9.25% superannuation. A copy of the Position Description can be obtained via our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au or by emailing reception@wgcma.vic.gov.au with the job title in the email’s subject line. Applicants should address the Key Selection Criteria, demonstrating their ability to undertake the role. For further information about the role please contact Shayne Haywood, Land Team Leader on 1300 094 262 or via email shayneh@wgcma.vic.gov.au
ZO320644
Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be marked ‘Application: Land and Biodiversity Officer’ sent c/o Organisational Development and Support Coordinator amiet@wgcma.vic.gov.au and must be received by 12.00pm on Monday 2nd September 2013
Correspondence PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Telephone 1300 094 262 Facsimile (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au
Required for Leongatha Salon Apply in writing to: Hair Bairs 29 Bair Street Leongatha 3953 Applications close September 3
SOUTH GIPPSLAND TRADE TRAINING CENTRE
The position will ensure that project plans are implemented, monitored and evaluated and will provide advice to inform the development and implementation of land and biodiversity projects.
Martin Fuller Chief Executive Officer
Full Time Chef/Cook
for lease
Casual
Land and Biodiversity Officer
Hairdressing Apprentice
BARISTA REQUIRED
Applications close 13th September 2013
Local Service, National Strength. www.ruralco.com.au
situations vacant
DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY
The remuneration package will be commensurate with this challenging role. Initial telephone enquiries should be directed to Paul Elliot on 0400 629 030
situations vacant
The South Gippsland Trade Training Centres Alliance Board is seeking a part time Project Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the establishment of the South Gippsland Trade Training Centre (TTC). The TTC will give students access to high quality trade training facilities that meet industry standards. The South Gippsland TTC Alliance Board has received commonwealth funding to build a ‘virtual TTC’ linking new trade training facilities in secondary schools to upgraded facilities in local RTOs. These will be linked through video conferencing using a blended learning approach. The Board seeks someone to coordinate the project and to support the Alliance Board. This person will have had project management experience and an understanding of vocational education and training. They will have an understanding of ICT and blended learning and a commitment to making a difference to young people in South Gippsland. The position is a part time position (0.5) for an 18-month period. The position will be employed through the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network at a salary of between $76,424 - $92,467 plus superannuation, pro-rata. Position Description is available at info@sgbcllen.org.au. Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be forwarded to Executive Officer at South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN, PO Box 63 Leongatha 3953 by close of business Friday 13th September.
Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes. Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer. LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
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for sale
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES
FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE
167 Graham Street Wonthaggi
5672 3127
livestock DORPERS - excellent shedders / bloodlines. Lambs born now and ready to deliver November 13. All vaccinations done. Orders taken now 0438-681219. PIGLETS - large white weaners, $80. Ph: 0409741477. SUFFOLK RAM 18-24 months old $50, or will swap for ram of similar age. Ph: 5664-7287.
garage sales
GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593
wanted WANTED to lease 150200 acre dairy farm. 0418344093.
wanted to buy CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers. Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
wanted to rent RELIABLE female and daughters looking for 3 bedroom house to rent Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Mirboo North areas. References available. Ph: 0427-504402.
meetings
$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT
LEONGATHA AGRICULTURAL RECREATION RESERVE
KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)
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births BRAUMANN (Gray) Congratulations to Louise and Tully on the arrival of George Samual, born on Friday, August 23. A little brother for Milly, and another beautiful grandchild, nephew and cousin for the Braumann and Gray families to love. HEMMING (van de Weem) - Brett and Naomi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Alexis Jade. Born on August 23, 2013 at Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, Buderim, Queensland, weighing 3.57kg (7lb 8oz).
bereavement thanks ADKINS - Edwin Arthur (Ted). 9.7.1930 - 8.7.2013 Sue, Bruce, Julie and their families wish to thank everyone for their phone calls, cards, cooking, flowers and love and support on the passing of our adored Dad and Pa. Thank you to the staff of Carinya Hostel, the ambulance staff, Korumburra Hospital, Paul and Marg Beck and of course the wonderful Dr Peter Lewis. We thank you all for your wonderful care and understanding. We are proud to have called him our Dad and Pa. Now reunited with Mum.
in memoriam SAARIO - Burnice May. 24.12.1918 - 1.9.2007 So many wonderful memories. We miss you so much and think of you often. Stan, Thelma, Mary, Tom, Charles and families.
deaths DAY (nee Hutchinson) Elsie Margaret. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Loved wife of Peter. Mother of York and Bridie and mother-in-law of Louise and Guy. Grandmother of William. Always will be remembered. A Private Committal Service will be held at Leongatha Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to join with the immediate family at the Leongatha RSL Club, cnr Smith St & Michael Place, Leongatha at 11am on Friday, August 30, 2013 for a gathering in remembrance of Elsie. SING - William Stanley (Bill). 05.01.1944 - 22.08.2013 Died suddenly. Much loved husband of Janice for 39 amazing years. Adored father of Brian and Jane, and fatherin-law to Ashley. Much loved pa to Cohen and Raidyn. Son of the late William and Maisie Sing (both dec). Loved brother and brotherin-law to Helen and Gary, Mary and Ross, and their families. At peace in the arms of his loved ones. Words cannot begin to describe the emptiness that we feel inside. You left before we could say goodbye. We love you and will miss you so very much. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Jane and Ashley. Cuppa teas will never be the same without you Pa. Cohen and Raidyn. Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.
deaths SING - Bill. Loved son-in-law of Don (dec) and Pat. Adored brother-in-law of Marg and Len, David and Bev, Barbara and Peter, Pam, Tom (dec) and Geoff, Barry and Rhonda, Donna (dec), Sue and Peter and Penny. Treasured uncle to their families. Resting peacefully. SING - Bill. Loved brother-in-law of Pam, Tom (dec) and Geoff. Adored uncle of Tara, Sheree, Ryan and Arielle. Bill, you were there for us, with a laugh, a smile, a helping hand. We will miss you mate. SING - Bill. Loved brother-in-law of Barbara and Peter, cheeky uncle of Amanda and Paul, Chantell, Steven and Janice. Great uncle of Jack and Will. Family gatherings will never be the same. SING - William (Billy). A very dear friend who will be sadly missed. Sincere sympathy to Janice and family. Marg and Rod, Faye and Rob, and your dancing friends. SING - Bill. Happy memories. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very near. We will miss you Bill. Barry and Rhonda, and Mark. SING - Bill. Our neighbour, friend and best mate. We will miss our cooked breakfasts with you, your ‘always got time for a cup of tea’ attitude. We will miss your endless valuable help and advice. You were always there when needed. Thanks mate. May you rest in peace after your struggle. Very much loved by Shaun, Doreen, Claire, Cloe, Luke and namesake Billy. SING - Bill. The world is a better place for having had Bill in it. We have lost a dear and special friend. A kind, gentle man at peace. - John, Linda, Josh, Hannah, Olivia and Zachary. SING - Bill. To our dear friend and neighbour Bill. You are pain free and at peace now. We will miss all our good times together. To Janice, Jane and Brian and family, our love and sympathy is with you at this very sad time. Love Rob and Gerry. THORSON - Bernard Neil (Sam). Passed away at Latrobe Regional Hospital,Traralgon on August 21, 2013. Aged 78 years. Late of Meeniyan and Leongatha. Dearly loved father of Denise, Darren, Kelvin, and families. Loving friend of all who knew him. Now peacefully resting. THORSON - “Sam” Respected and long time member of Meeniyan Bowling Club, always cheerful, sadly missed.
deaths THORSON - Bernard Neil (Sam). 28.1.1935 to 21.8.2013 Much loved son of Ern and Lorna (both dec). Loving brother of Laurie and Lucia (dec), Walter (dec) and Melva, Allen and Elsie (dec), Ron and Evelyn, Ken and Christina, Colin and Marj (dec) and Russ and Maree. A friend to everybody.
funerals THORSON - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Bernard Neil (Sam) Thorson will be held at the Meeniyan Public Hall on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery.
THORSON - (Sammy). A true gentleman. Jack Charlton. SALMON - Sandra. So I took some time, to write this poem. In the blink of an eye, Mum was missing from her throne. My mum, to me, was a queen in my eyes. If you knew her well, that would be no surprise. Where are you Mum? Where did you go? It’s Worm calling, you there Fatso? You coming back, I’m right here. My eyes are welled up, full of tears. Let’s sit together, I’ll hug your leg and you scratch my head. Watch tele perhaps or a chat instead. Sandra Salmon, has left the human race. Gone too early, yep, that’s the case. Taken from us, cancer the curse. Just so happens, you already came first. The strongest woman I have ever met. Could of run the country easily, yep, you bet! Gallant and brave, a female with fight. All your life you moved forward, with such might. Mum came from nothing and was a champion at success. She managed everything and never showed distress. A buoyant character, a publican, a good one too. Made of iron and gold, you sure had a clue. Your mind so sharp, you were no pretender. “I just booked up some perfume at the chemist mum, can you be my lender?” A shoulder to cry on, Sandra Salmon spells strength and action, High standards too, “Mum, is that to your satisfaction?”
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Generous to all, many gifts you did buy. All mum asked was that you really did try. Lover of cats, you had nine at one time. Mum said, “We’ll feed them fresh fish and prawns because they’re mine!” A Collingwood supporter, I do remember, How happy you were 2010, that big day in September. Your dad called you Candy Bandy, You named your first born Mandy. Your grandkids Ashlie, Stacey and Jesse. Nanny says, “Make your beds, clean your teeth, don’t be messy.” Another important one to you, Roby, Uncle Slugger. Yep, he be your brother. His kids Kirsty and Travis. Your dad Bob and mum Midge. What’s that mum “You made sausage rolls and soup, Look in the fridge!” Rex Pearce, Must have been fierce. You chose him as my dad. Then you chose Graham Salmon to marry, And a great marriage you had. He loved and cared for you, until the very end. He kissed you goodbye for us all, many gracious thanks I do send. A defender, a force, a strength and my protector. My mum, in every way you were my director. When I looked at you I thought “My mum’s incredible” And I hope this writing will be memorable. I see you in my dreams mum, I already miss you so. When I close my eyes I say, “I love you mum” and you say “Ditto.” By Kim Pearce
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Maru tops MARU Koala and Animal Park has taken out the two major awards at the 2013 SuperPages Bass Coast Business Awards announced at the presentation dinner on Friday night. Bass Coast mayor Cr Clare Le Serve said the judges were impressed by Maru Koala and Animal Park’s detailed business and marketing plans. “I’d like to congratulate the Maru Koala and Animal Park, all our award winners and runners up,” Cr Le Serve said. “Interest is growing in the awards each year. Feedback we’ve had from businesses is that entering the awards is a fantastic experience. Over 100 representatives from a wide range of Bass Coast businesses attended the event held at the RACV Inverloch Resort, which created an atmosphere of excitement. Winners were: • 2013 SuperPages Bass Coast People’s Choice Award winners: Health and Lifestyle Award Aromatherapy in Action, Cowes; Hospitality Award – Molly Moo and Tilly Bear, Cowes; Professional Services Award - Sargeants Conveyancing, Bass Coast; Retail Business Award – The Lazy Wave, Cowes; Tourism/Attraction Award – Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville; Trades/ Services Award – Chase Computers, Bass Coast. • Business Excellence up to five employees: winner – The Island Accommodation, Newhaven; runner up – Aromatherapy in Action, Cowes; • Business Excellence six plus employees: winner – A Maze’N Things, Phillip Island; runner up – RACV Inverloch Resort; • marketing and promotion: winner - Phillip Island RSL, Cowes; runner up – Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville; • new business: winner – My 24/7 Gym, San Remo; runner up – Bass Coast Flipp’n Out, Wonthaggi; • environment and sustainability: winner – RACV Inverloch Resort; runner up – ALDI Wonthaggi; • Good Access is Good Business: winner - Maru Koala and Animal Park, Grantville; runner up – Ripples n Tonic, Silverleaves; • 2013 SuperPages Bass Coast People’s Choice Business of the Year: Maru Koala and Animal Park; and • 2013 SuperPages Bass Coast Business of the Year: Maru Koala and Animal Park.
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Newhaven’s trivia fun ORGANISERS of the Newhaven’s College trivia night are hoping to raise more than $10,000 from the event. Run by the student cabinet, the
night is a highlight of the college calendar and was held last Friday. This year’s beneficiary will be Urban Seed, a community-based group responding to poverty in Victoria. Through advocacy and engage-
ment, Urban Seed tries to address the underlying causes of disadvantage and runs street, food, hospitality, recreation, youth development and school-based programs in four priority neighbourhoods.
Girly group: from left, Lily Lomax, Ebony and Amber Van Dyke, and Isabelle Callcott were keen to get the race started along the rail trail on Sunday.
Thank you: Stewart Berryman and Mayra Stark from Urban Seed attended assembly to thank Newhaven College students for supporting their charity this year. They are with college captains Jack Bird, Rebecca Cope, Charlee Gough and Tom Duncan.
Get set, go: Russell Broadbent, Peter Ryan and Neville Pulham cut the ribbon to let the keen bike riders, walkers and runners onto the trail as part of the celebrations on Sunday.
Sing a song: the Australian Welsh Male Choir performed to a full house of adoring fans at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre on Saturday. The choir, based on the Mornington Peninsula, celebrates 40 years of singing in October this year.
Trail opening prompts party A HUGE crowd travelled the new section of the Great Southern Rail Trail on Sunday. Cyclists, walkers and runners enjoyed the 8.6km link from Foster to Toora. Full story on page 8.
Walking the dog: Nicole Walsh and Les Corson from Leongatha, along with four-legged companion Bonnie Up high: Ross West from Foster North easily covered the 8.6 kilometre trail on his fantastic Penny Farthing bicycle. took on the trail on Sunday.
Man revived while waiting for bed A MAN suffered a cardiac arrest while waiting on an ambulance trolley for a bed at Wonthaggi Hospital for an hour on Thursday. The man, in his mid seventies, was treated and survived, but the Ambulance Employees Association said the incident proved the shortage of beds and staff at the hospital. Association secretary Steve McGhie said the public was being adversely affected by the government’s decisions. “This is just another indication of the system in gridlock and in crisis,” he said. “This gentleman should have been in a hospital bed before an hour.” Bass Coast Regional Health CEO
Lea Pope said the patient was about to be transferred to an empty cubicle once cleaning of the cubicle was completed. “The patient was treated immediately and responded well to treatment very quickly. I believe they were later transferred to Peninsula Health as would be normal practice,” she said. “The staffing in the emergency department (ED) is fully in line with the number of ED cubicles, both medical and nursing. On the day, the availability of an ED cubicle had nothing to do with bed availability in the hospital at the time. It was simply that ED was busy.” The man was conveyed to hospital initially for food poisoning.
Trail blazers: South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club members Kerry Baggallay from Meeniyan, Roslyn Spratt from Leongatha South, Chris Chiam from Leongatha and George Bentley from Korumburra enjoyed the trail on Sunday.
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SPORT | BOWLS Tarwin Lower Bowls MEMBERS of the club are reminded that opening day will be September 8. The following practice matches have been organised and members are requested to be present at these. September 10 is an interclub mixed match, September 11 is the 1st turkey triples of the season and September 12 will see a team from the Upwey area come to play that afternoon. This will be at home. Sunday, September 15 the men will play their annual match against Fish Creek commencing at 12.30. The game will be played under normal pennant conditions. Tuesday, September 17 the ladies will play a practice match against Meeniyan at Meeniyan. This will also be played under normal pennant conditions. September 19 will see the ladies annual six person medley played at Tarwin Lower. Saturday, September 21 the Saturday Pennant Group will play a match against an Inverloch team under pennant conditions. Tuesday, September 24 sees the commencement of Tuesday pennant for the season and we wish both of our teams all the best for this.
Mardan indoor WEDNESDAY night, August 21 had a great gathering of 16 people, good numbers. Everyone had an enjoyable evening, selectors balanced the teams well so most had a win and a loss, making it a competitive night. Runners-up were Bert Bright, Nic Rutjen, Jeanette Grady and John McColl (skip). Winners were Ron Baker, Coral Gray, Vito Serafino and Cliff Smith (skip). A note to remember: All members - Tuesday, September 3 is Mardan’s annual tournament held at Dumbalk, 7.30pm start. There will be lots of prizes
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and a great supper. Come along and join in the fun.
Leongatha NOT much to report this week on actual bowls played due to the weather conditions. Wednesday, August 21 saw a very small field of bowlers face the elements and the winners were Jeff Pendergast (s) and Jim Lye with two wins plus 11. Runners-up were John Richards (s) and Anne Lye with two wins. Reminders: The club’s official opening dinner will be held at the clubrooms on Friday, September 6 with a 6.30pm (seated) start and the cost is $15 per head. Names to be placed on the list near the entrance to the match committee room as soon as possible. The club’s official opening day will be held on Saturday, September 7 at 1pm. The club’s next monthly triples day will be Wednesday, August 28 with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, August 21 there were 12 players on a nice night to bowl, which saw four teams of three. We played three games of eight ends with six bowls. There was a countback second and first. In fourth (LDL) skipper Charlie Tumino, Glenys Pilkington and Peter Heldens; third (LDW) skipper Rod McConchie, Andrew Hanks and Joyce Occhipinti; second (WWL) nine ends, skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Peter Tiziani and Mary Tumino; first (WLW) 14 ends, skipper Toni Heldens, Joe Occhipinti and Illene Tiziani. The best first game Bill 9-6, second Bill 5-4, third Rod 14-4. We wished Joyce Occhipinti a happy birthday for August 21, and we hope to see you all next Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.
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
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1.51 0.55 1.56 0.33
0522 1052 1717 2318
1.49 0.61 1.52 0.31
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1.46 0.67 1.48
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0.31 1.42 0.73 1.43
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0.32 1.39 0.78 1.39
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0.35 1.39 0.80 1.36
0307 1038 1545 2227
0.37 1.43 0.77 1.37
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
Champion: the Champion of Champions of Carpet Bowls and winner of the Don Stoneham Memorial Trophy is Marg Griffin with the runner up, Harry Dunn.
Inverloch bowls ON Wednesday Social Bowls brought 18 players to the greens. There were two games of 12 ends, three bowl triples played. Two teams finished level on 35 points and seven shots up. The winners were finally determined by reverting to percentage. The winner of the day on 58.9 per cent was the team of Gary Scott, Jill Bateman and Brian Hensley (S). Runners-up on 58.1 per cent were Alan Johnstone, Kath Boyd and Graham Dunlop (S). Saturday Social Bowls was victim of the rainy weather. Carpet bowls has completed another season. The Ladies Champion is Margaret Griffin, with Carol Waters being run-
Leading bowlers: Margaret Griffin, Ladies Champion; Margaret Hyslop, Most Improved Bowler and Harry Dunn, Men’s Champion display their awards after a good season.
ner-up. The Men’s Champion is Harry Dunn. The Most Improved Bowler award went to Margaret Hyslop. All received trophies to mark their achievements. With daffodils decorating the table for Daffodil Day, the presentation dinner was provided by the Stoneham family who have been hosting this fundraising event for 19 seasons. Emcee Rob Huntley welcomed 48 people who enjoyed the three course meal and raffle prizes all donated by the Stoneham family. A poem about carpet bowls written by Harry Dunn was read by Rhonda Davies to the enjoyment of all present. After the main meal, the playoff for the Don Stoneham Memorial Trophy and Perpetual Shield between Marg
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Griffin and Harry Dunn began. Twelve ends were played using four bowls each. Marg demonstrated great bowling skills and got off to a good start but Harry slowly but steadily pegged back the score by winning five of the last six ends. But it wasn’t quite good enough. Congratulations to Marg who was victorious winning 11 to 9. Members are reminded to enter their names on the forms provided in the club-rooms and mark your diaries for the following events. Monday, September 2 at 9am will be a working bee for pre-pennant clean-up. About two hours is all that’s needed. Tuesday, September 3 at 10am is Ladies Pennant practice against Leongatha at Inverloch. Uniform and BYO
lunch. Saturday, September 7 at 1pm will be club opening day. A board director from Bowls Victoria, Creagh Bown and our local Councillor, Jordan Crugnale will be at the club to help mark the occasion. There will be the formal opening of the greens and a game of mixed bowls to kick the season off. Refreshments will be served. Dress to impress in your uniform. All club members are requested to come along. Friday, September 13 at 1pm is a scratch match against 16 members of Tecoma/Upwey Bowls Club who are visiting South Gippsland again. Good people, good fun. Mixed, mufti. Saturday, September 14 at 1pm is the Battle of Hastings held at Inverloch this year.
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Rupee romp in All fingers and toes TOP team Rupee showed their class on semi final night at Leongatha badminton, comfortably beating second placed team Marc to advance to the grand final. Joel Langstaff was back in the team and he led the Rupee team to victory winning all his sets. Gary McGrath was very steady and the best three and four combination in the competition, Ian Cole and Tracey Ryan, were ruthless in their sets, not giving anything away. For Marc they all battled hard with Arthur Grabham and Jose Shelton almost getting a win in their doubles. They will have to regroup for next week’s preliminary final against Pound who have hit form at the right time. In the other semi final third placed Pound defeated Shilling in a closer match. Finals specialist Tim Bright led his team well and Maurice Simpson was superb defeating A Reserve club champion Nigel Grimes in his singles match. The real heroes for Pound were Brayden Krohn and Barb
Jenkins who were far too good for their opponents, propelling Pound into the preliminary final. As for Shilling, team captain Greg Marshman battled hard winning all his sets, well supported by Nigel Grimes. Other than that it was all bad news for Shilling and their season is now finished. Don’t forget presentation night is on soon, so let a committee member know this week if you want to go.
Results Rupee 8/122 d Marc 0/55, Pound 5/104 d Shilling 3/85.
Korumburra volleyball Round 6 A Grade: Golliwogs d Giants (2:1) 25:16, 15:25, 21:15. Champions d Warriors (2:1) 25:17, 25:20, 10:17. Pirates d Bugs (3:0) 25:11, 25:11, 25:14. B Grade: Panthers d HELP (3:0) 25:13, 25:22, 25:17. Shark Bait d M. G. Holy Cows (3:0) 25:22, 25:22, 25:8. Chargers d Misfits (3:0) 25:22, 25:17, 25:10.
Calling tennis players THE Leongatha Junior Tennis Club is after keen young players to join their summer competition. Teams are set to compete in the Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association from October through to March. If you want to get involved please contact Glenn Bainbridge on 0400 668 837 or Matt Pocklington on 0402 736 693. Get in touch with the club to assure your place in a team.
South Gippsland Bridge Club Results Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st June Metcalf, Colin Cameron. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Susan Ruffin. 3rd Sally and Brian Hoskins. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: 1st Jack Kuiper, John Sutton. 2nd Hannah Martin, Leila Bell and Dawn Jolly, Ruth Stevenson. Inverloch – Friday afternoon: 1st Kaye Douglas, John Sutton and Hannah Martin, Margaret Munro. 3rd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour.
TUESDAY’S A Grade round ran into overtime with five matches running through to five sets. Three out of those five were won by the ‘juniors’ of the comp. Mark Dowling 10-11-137-12 made a comeback to beat Trish Deniya 12-7-11-11-10. Caitlyn Taylor 11-12-9-9-12 put up a gallant fight to John McCarthy 6-10-11-11-10 and Michaela Campbell 5-11-711-11 stamped her authority by winning the last two sets against Joe Taylor 11-7-115-5. Thursday’s A Reserve round witnessed Tom Stone with all his fingers and toes ready to be exposed. Tom was scoring a match between Stuart Campbell and Steve Santilli. After the
scoreboard ran out of numbers at 20 points all, and neither player wanting to give the game away, Tom had to devise a plan to keep scoring the game. Thankfully the feet stayed in the shoes and Tom reset the scoreboard to zero and continued. The final score for this first game was finally settled by Stuart 27 points to Steve’s 25. The remaining two games were relatively quick with Stuart winning 11-9 and 11-5. Results A Grade: Rulers 7-24 d CCs 4-17, Fudge 7-23 d Can Do 4-18, Duracell 8-27 d Wannabes 3-13. A Reserve: Happy Feet 6-19 d TVs 5-18, MAD 6-20 d Sky Jets 5-17, Kestrels 7-21 d The Boys 4-18, RMB 8-26 d Lightening 3-10, IDI 7-21 d TJs 4-13.
Ladders A Grade Rulers......................10-37-122 Duracell ....................8-35-109 CCs ............................4-29-105 Fudge ..........................4-24-99 Wannabes ....................2-21-81 Can Do.........................2-19-99 Aggregate: Phil M. 14, Michael C. 12, Neil C. 12, Mark D. 10, Bryce H. 10, Geoff McK. 9. A Reserve MAD ...........................8-29-97 IDI ...............................8-29-93 RMB..........................6-34-105 TVs ..............................6-29-99 Happy Feet ..................6-28-96 Kestrels ........................6-28-95 TJs ................................6-27-88 Sky Jets ........................4-28-96 The Boys .....................2-26-93 Lightning .....................0-19-68 Aggregate: Martin S. 15, Ian J. 15, Michael B. 13, Neil S. 13, Rob C. 12, Michaela C. 12.
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B Grade off to a flying start SIX B Grade table tennis teams commenced last week in the spring competition. There were some surprises and a lot of excitement amongst the young players aged from eight to 14 years. Eight-year-old Will Turner (Voltage) played exceptionally well, with one win and a close set against Hamish Dizane (USA). Matthew Kent (Hedgehogs) came in with two good wins and could upset a few players this season. A Reserve teams are proving to be closely matched.Only one team (All is Well) has now won both matches after two weeks (Jacob Meth-
ven, Ed Beischer, Tharma Balasundaram). A Grade is looking good. Bruce Harmer and Trish Denier (Here and There) have hit the front on percentage from Zach Anstey and Fred deBondt (Young and Old), with SMS (Michael Ede, Sebastian Vethanayagam) hot on their heels. Michael's set against Case deBondt (Dutchies) was a thriller with Michael winning in six. Eric Van Zyden (Dutchies) evened the score with a win over Sebastian, but was no match against Michael in the decider. SMS won 3-2.
Ladders A Grade Here and There............ 8 Young and Old ............. 8 SMS .............................. 8 Blindside....................... 0
8 7 6 4
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Dutchies ........................ 0 3 The Humans (bye)......... 0 1 Justin/Heitor .................. 0 1 A Reserve All is Well .................... 8 12 Fluro Ninjas ................ 4 9 Wannabee Cowboys ... 4 9 NHL Winners.............. 4 8 Sensational Smashers ... 4 6 Pixies ............................ 0 6 B Grade Voltage .......................... 4 4 The Offsiders................. 4 4 Hotshot .......................... 4 3 Hedgehogs..................... 0 2 Beautiful Butterflies ...... 0 1 USA............................... 0 1
(20) (12) (7) (38) (32) (31) (30) (24) (28) (8) (8) (7) (4) (4) (3)
Leading players A Grade Bruce Harmer .................... 4 Fred de Bondt.................... 4 Zach Antsey ...................... 3 Fred de Bondt.................... 3 A Reserve Steve Anstey...................... 4 Jacob Methven .................. 3 Nancy Pattinson ................ 3 Ed Beischer ....................... 3 Hector Hilberto ................. 3 B Grade D. Park .............................. 2 M. Gardner ........................ 2 M. Kent ............................. 2
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BR ING HOME Best wishes to Parrots Under 10, 12 & 14 teams in Sunday’s Grand Finals THE F LAGS
Leongatha Junior Football Club
Parrot juniors aim for clean sweep A COME from behind win by Leongatha’s Under 14 side has meant that all three possible teams are in the CGJFL grand final next Sunday. The Parrots fought back in the final quarter after a trailing to Morwell Youth Club most of the match. The fitter Leongatha side charged with Zac Van Delft leading the way with three goals for the game. He was backed up by Zac Caughey, Nathan Trotto and Jack Dunn who were constantly fulfilling their role. The gallant side overcame Youth Club by 11 points at the final siren to join their Under 10
and Under 12 counterparts in the grand final at Moe on the weekend. The club is very proud of the efforts of the players in all grades to make it to this level and wish them the best on Sunday. If you wish to go and support our footballers of tomorrow head to the Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe from 10:30am to see the Under 10s, 11:30am to see the Under 12s and 1pm for the Under 14s.
My ball: Zac Caughey takes a fantastic grab on Saturday while his opponent is left looking lost. Photo credit Peter Marshman.
UNDER 14s Leongatha 7.7-49 def Morwell Youth Club 6.2-38 Goal Kickers: Z. Van Delft 3, J. Ball , C. Alexander , Z. Caughey , T. Westaway Best Players: Z. Caughey, N. Trotto, Z. Van Delft, T. Westaway, J. Dunn, L. Thomas
Kewming leads the way
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LEONGATHA’S Haidyn Kewming is a player to watch for the future.
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The young Parrot recently took out one of the top prizes in the Under 10s competition taking home the league leading goal kicker award for the Central Gippsland Junior Football League. The 10 year old secured the trophy with 25 home and away goals in 14 games. This was six clear of his closest opposition Hill End and Grove Rovers Gaige White. Fellow Parrot Jesse Burns came in third on the tally with 18 goals. Kewming also took out the highest goal per game tally averaging 1.73 goals
GO PARROTS Under 10, 12 & 14 Wishing you all the best for your 2013 Grand Final
per game. The young gun’s best performances came against Moe, Youth Club, Mirboo North and Yinnar where he kicked three goals against each. Kewming said that hours of kicking practice with his brother has led to his success. The aspiring young footballer is a Collingwood supporter and named Magpie goal sneak Jamie Elliot as his favourite player. The Parrot goal machine will no doubt be instrumental in his team’s involvement in the Under 10s grand final this weekend.
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha IT has been a quiet week at Leongatha Golf Club this week with persistent rain causing the cancellation of Saturday’s and Tuesday’s events. Thirty five players braved the elements on Thursday to take part in a Stableford event with Bill Howson playing off 22 winning the day with 36 points. Andrew Smith (15) was runner up with 34 points on a countback from Jon Smith. Ted Bruinewoud took out the NTP on the 14th and Joe Lovell was closest on the 16th. DTL Balls went down to 29 points and were awarded to Jon Smith, Peter Horman, Bruce Cathie, Ian Murchie, Keith Finney, Fred Debono, Dave Vorwerg, Peter Hobson, and Tony Gedye. With fine and warmer weather forecast for this week the course will recover quickly and the usual events will resume in full swing. At the recent AGM president Ron Paice believed the highlight of the year for the Leongatha Golf Club was the news in December 2012 that its course was rated 86th Best Public Access Golf Course in Australia by the ‘Golf Australia’ magazine. Ron in his speech thanked all member volunteers for their efforts over the last 12 months Ron emphasised the challenge ahead is to continually be alert to the changing circumstances around us and not be afraid to refocus to meet those changes. Other golf clubs in Melbourne and
Mirboo North THE winner of the stableford competition played on Thursday, August 22 was Joe Kus (13) 36 pts. Down the line: I. Evison 35 pts, R. Pentland 34. On Saturday, August 24 the competition was stableford. The day winner (B Grade) was Jeff Hughes (19) 39 pts, and A Grade winner was Mal Payne (10) 35 pts Down the line: J. Blunsden 37 pts, G. Shandley 36, R. Scurlock 34 (Churchill), T. Bradshaw 33 pts countback. 2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: Mal Payne. Nearest the pin: 4th R. Scurlock, 6th T. Donnison, 13th no one, 16th G. Watson. Ladies winner: Sandra Caldwell (18) 28 points (Morwell).
Korumburra THERE were 23 players for the stableford competition on Saturday, August 24, with trophies by Rick and Deb Staples (Combined Roofing).
thestar.com.au elsewhere are experiencing lower membership, increased pressure on finances and examining possible amalgamation with nearby clubs. Although our finances are strong we need to be alert to these changes and do the planning necessary to minimize risks for the future. He concluded by thanking the members of the Board of Management for their support, all committees and committee members, management and staff for the dedication to their tasks the sponsors whose contributions in so many ways adds great value to the club and all members for their support and friendship. All board members from the current board were re-elected. The officers of the club are Ron Paice, president, Bill Howson, vice president and Philippe de Plessis, treasurer. Another highlight of the meeting was the election of Alan Stewart to Honorary Life Member. Alan joined the Leongatha Golf Club in 1998 and soon became a devoted volunteer on the course and in the workshop maintaining all the equipment in a good state of repair up to the present time. The AGM for the Women’s Committee was also held last week with Jocelyn Howson being re-elected Women’s President, Marea Maher was elected Captain. At the Men’s AGM Kevin Castwood was again elected captain and Peter Waters vice captain.
A Grade (11 hcp): T. Jones 38 pts, runner-up D. Austin 37, N. Spargo 36. Balls down the line: T. O’Neill 34, M. Garnham 34, T. Fowles 34. B Grade (15 hcp): G. Jones 37 pts, runner up B. Hessels 33. Nearest the pin: 1st D. Austin, 7th T. O’Neill, 10th M. Garnham, 13th B. Hessels. NAGA: I. Cash 22 countback. There was no comp on Tuesday. Thursday’s winner was W. Jeffris 38 pts.
Korumburra ladies TWENTY-five players had a great day’s golf at the Par 3 Melaleuca Links at Inverloch last Wednesday, with some amazing scores for nine holes. It was nice to have a sunny day although the course was very wet under foot. Many thanks to Beryl Brown for providing the home made trophies and also Heather Grist and Norrie Little for their donations towards the day’s events.
The winner was Marg Barton with 27 points and the runner-up Betty Thomson with 23 points. Balls down the line went down to 20 points. Nearest the pin winners were Bernadette Pattie, Corrie George, Norrie Little, Lyn McIvor, Jan Hewitt, Barb Walker and Barb Twite with Jenny Pollard winning the remaining prize for the sixth hole. Carie guessed closest to 345 and so took the smarties home for her family. It was really nice to have some other members join the players for a lovely lunch after golf. In the afternoon nine players tackled the holes again with Betty Thomson having the best score of 21 points, Carie Harding was the runner up with 20 points. Balls ‘up the line’ were awarded to Lyn Perks and Joan Peters. Lee Clements won a ball for the most nearest the pins! There wasn’t a competition on Saturday due to lack of numbers after the heavy rain at the end of the week. This Wednesday is a South African Fourball with drawn partners on ar-
Thursday team: Peter Horman, Ian Barlow, Keith Godridge and Ray Davies made their way around the Leongatha Golf Course on Thursday despite some unpredictable weather. rival, Corrie George and Barb Walker will be putting the field out. Ladies are reminded to choose their partners and tee for the Canadian Foursomes before the AGM on September 11 (shotgun start) and also their partners for the Doris Chambers Foursomes on September 25. There are sign-up sheets for both of these events and a timesheet will be drawn up for the Doris Chambers.
Gippsland fourball championships. Entry forms can be found on the South Gippsland website (great spot for them) or call Danny Crellin on 0409 167 690 for full details. This week’s weather looks much brighter and hopefully this dries everything up so we can get back to some sort of normality. Great golfing, and I will see you all on the course this week.
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ON a very wet Saturday with no carts allowed on the course, we had 30 players compete in a stableford event. Results: A Grade M. Johnson 44 pts, B Grade A. Cubbon 39 pts, C Grade winner I. McDonald 35 pts. Balls down the line: S. Lowe 41, J. French 39, D. Birt 37, G. Linguey 36, D. Tiley 36. Nearest the pin: 2nd I. Baudonaro, 8th M. Scott, 13th no one, 17th M. Johnson. Don’t forget we have our annual general meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm and look forward to seeing all members present at what will prove to be a very positive meeting. On Sunday, September 8 we are hosting the South
SATURDAY, August 24, saw a small field of 28 players venture out on to an extremely wet golf course to contest a Stableford round kindly sponsored by Handley’s Funeral Service. Unfortunately we have had to prohibit golf carts on the course due to the wet conditions which affected the size of our field. Sporting a new streamlined haircut Zac Trease, along with a pair of cold ears, returned the best score in A Grade for the day with a solid score of 36 points. The B Grade winner this week is an A Grader who has been wallowing in B Grade for a few months after an operation on his hand. Obviously his recovery is now complete record-
ing an amazing score of 43 points in tough conditions smashing his handicap and putting him firmly back into A Grade. Well done to Ian Atcheson. C Grade was won by a bloke just a week home from walking the Kokoda track in New Guinea. A life defining event in his life didn’t hurt his golf either. Winning with 36 points was Jim Newton. NTP were 8th Z Trease, 17th B Hogan DTL balls went to L Corry 33, G Calder 33, G Fennell 33, J Hassett 33, G McKinnon 33, B Hogan 32 C/B. Don’t forget the footy tipping breakup on Friday, September 13. Tony Shaw former Collingwood coach and premiership captain is our guest speaker for the night and $25 entry will get you a two course meal and the entertainment. Starts at 7pm for drinks.
Foster ANOTHER very wet week and all plays were washed out. Some members enjoyed the course and hospitality at Yarram. Get your partners for this honour board event which is on this Saturday. There are trophies for
both scratch and handicap events. Tessie Amesreiter was not present to get the $500 cash when her name was drawn last Friday. It will be $550 this week. You need to be in the clubhouse when the draw is made at a random time between 6.30 – 8 pm to be eligible to win. The Saturday golfers cash draw for $200 saw Fred Tyers drawn but he missed out so it will be $220 for the draw at 5.30 pm next Saturday. Trevor Hollingsworth is coming on Thursday, August 29 with lessons on are between 10am and 4.30pm and are $45 for a 30 minute lesson. Please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse to book a lesson. Bec Henderson is showing the men a clean pair of heels with a lead of two over “Freckles” Dan Vitols. Freckles had a big lead early in the year but wilted once Bec applied the pressure and he may need special inspiration from Hirdy to have a chance with the last round coming up. Great to see the Creekers have a win over Yarram. They are a dark horse now they have a few players back from injury.
Ready for the court THE Leongatha and District Netball Association’s NetSetGo program came to an end on the weekend. After 14 weeks of skill development and a lot of fun, the 28 girls who participated in the program have developed the much needed ball handling and court skills to enjoy a game of netball. This program helps create the foundation of their future netball career. The program will run again in the 2014 season.
Left, Ready to go: participants in the LDNA NetSetGo program with coordinator Sue Ritchie and assistants Lily Akers and Sarah Bouquet.
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thestar.com.au • Leongatha Knights v Morwell Pegasus
Violent match ends in protest L E O N G AT H A Knights prematurely ended its match with Morwell Pegasus in protest of a violent outburst from a Morwell player with 10 minutes remaining The incident followed an uncontroversial midfield 50-50 when an uninvolved Pegasus player attacked Leongatha’s Travis Bennett, grappling him to the ground and placing him in a chokehold. The player was heard threatening to “put him to sleep”. A combination of Morwell and Leongatha players finally got Bennett released from the MMA-style headlock, however, the referee failed to produce a red card for the offending player. The Leongatha coach had seen enough and commanded his charges off the pitch in
protest. The decision may have proved unpopular, however, with the Knights fearing for their player’s safety with Morwell’s troubled player still on the pitch, there seemed little choice. The Knights are expected to report Morwell’s conduct to the league for review. Up until the final moments of the match, however, the game had been played in good spirit. Leongatha started the brighter of the two sides, quickly carving out a series of chances for forwards Andrew “Foster” Angwin and Tim Baker during an excellent opening 15 minutes. Unfortunately, neither could find the back of the net and the Knights would end up paying for their profligacy. As the half wore on, Morwell played into the game, finding space in between the Leongatha defence and midfield. Despite another great performance by young Ryan
Kirkus in goal and some excellent work by Serafino’s Pizza Man of the Match Tommy Rykes, the Knights couldn’t prevent Morwell from heading into the halftime break 3-0. The second half went largely to the same script. With a healthy lead, Morwell could afford to be relentless in attack. The pressure duly paid off when they were awarded a penalty and converted to go up 4-0. Tim Baker notched shortly after for Leongatha to make it 4-1, but that was as good as it would get for the Knights. Morwell added three more before the unfortunate scene that ruined what had been a good-natured match. Under 19 Morwell started the game well with its star recruit skilfully kicking the first goal of the match. Leongatha opened its account when Lachlan O’Connor booted a long ball
to Scott Van Lieshout who crossed to Stuart Mc Naughton ready and waiting in front of goals. Tom Stampton provided Leongatha’s second goal from a long, floating kick that caught the Morwell keeper out of position. Next Stuart Mc Naughton delivered the ball to the ever tenacious Darren Finnie who scored the first of his hat trick of three for the match. Unfortunately in the second half as the Knights edged further in front, some of the Pegasus players entered into rough and unsportsmanlike behaviour, one receiving a yellow card for his actions. Morwell number four was able to goal for the away team. The Leongatha boys kept their composure and accurately fed Van Lieshout the ball in front of goals for the last goal of the day. Leongatha 6 was victors over Morwell 2.
• South Coast Stars v Mirboo North
Stars scrape into finals THE South Coast Stars have one foot in the finals after a 3-1 victory over Mirboo North on Sunday. The last finals berth was on the line as both sides needed a win to secure the coveted spot and with the Inverloch sides victory only a massive win by Korumburra against Mirboo next week will deny
the 2 year old club its first taste of finals soccer. As expected the game had a finals like intensity from the kick-off. The Stars passing game which relies on midfield possession contrasted with a more direct but very disciplined Mirboo outfit. The Stars found their passing range quickly and returning forward Tim Gilbert was looking dangerous but Mirboo were quickly getting
Gippsland netball Results - Round 18 A Grade: Sale 49 d Morwell 31, Bairnsdale 50 d Moe 26, Leongatha 61 d Traralgon 45, Maffra 41 d Warragul 21, Wonthaggi 66 d Drouin 62. B Grade: Morwell 60 d Sale 36, Moe 54 d Bairnsdale 33, Leongatha 44 d Traralgon 33, Maffra 46 d Warragul 28, Drouin 63 d Wonthaggi 43. C Grade: Morwell 34 d Sale 26, Bairnsdale 50 d Moe 26, Traralgon 36 d Leongatha 28, Maffra 36 d Warragul 18, Wonthaggi 51 d Drouin 24. 17 & Under: Sale 45 d Morwell 15, Moe 32 d Bairnsdale 18, Traralgon 55 d Leongatha 13, Maffra 61 d Warragul 20, Wonthaggi 43 d Drouin 38. 15 & Under: Sale 44 d Morwell 10, Bairnsdale 37 d Moe 12, Traralgon 60 d Leongatha 23, Maffra 33 d Warragul 20, Wonthaggi 37 d Drouin 23. 13 & Under: Sale 54 d Morwell 7, Bairnsdale 44 d Moe 4, Traralgon 33 d Leongatha 7, Maffra 50 d Warragul 10, Wonthaggi 32 d Drouin 22.
Ladders A Grade Sale .............................178.50 Leongatha ..................129.48 Morwell ...................... 119.25 Wonthaggi ..................107.28 Drouin ........................ 115.55 Maffra............................99.26 Traralgon .......................89.04 Bairnsdale .....................82.30 Moe ...............................67.05
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Warragul ........................53.10 B Grade Morwell ......................204.79 Leongatha ..................161.93 Traralgon ...................139.60 Maffra ........................103.30 Moe ...............................89.02 Drouin ...........................99.33 Sale................................80.07 Bairnsdale .....................77.18 Wonthaggi .....................64.66 Warragul ........................58.04 C Grade Morwell ......................159.60 Wonthaggi ..................163.31 Traralgon ...................165.87 Bairnsdale ..................120.46 Leongatha ..................120.00 Drouin .........................106.67 Maffra............................84.81 Sale................................82.38 Moe ...............................44.10 Warragul ........................39.46 17 & Under Traralgon ...................234.49 Sale .............................172.75 Wonthaggi ..................142.77 Maffra ........................160.80 Moe ............................. 116.84 Bairnsdale ...................105.17 Leongatha......................79.85 Drouin ...........................68.16 Morwell .........................42.39 Warragul ........................34.32 15 & Under Sale .............................205.32 Traralgon ...................199.50 Wonthaggi ..................152.82 Maffra ........................125.77 Bairnsdale .................. 111.75 Drouin ...........................96.88 Moe ...............................83.74 Leongatha......................67.67 Warragul ........................52.72 Morwell .........................29.62 13 & Under Maffra ........................244.07 Traralgon ...................228.78 Sale .............................214.74 Bairnsdale ..................177.44 Wonthaggi ..................143.09 Drouin .........................125.72 Leongatha......................58.42 Warragul ........................27.75 Moe ...............................32.94 Morwell .........................21.46
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the ball forward looking for the long ball to catch out the Stars defence. It was a tight battle with the deadlock broken midway through the half when Gilbert was brought down and the ref pointed to the spot. Andrew Falzon stepped up and ever reliably slotted home the penalty to give the Stars a valuable lead. The rest of the first half continued to be tight with neither side giving much away and chances few and far between. More of the same in the second half may have been expected but the match took a huge turn in the Stars favour after Falzon converted another penalty early on and Mirboo quickly had two men sent off for dissent. 2-0 down with only 9 men on the pitch, Mirboo could have been forgiven for throwing in the towel but instead redoubled their efforts and enjoyed their best spell of the game. The Stars meanwhile, barely able to believe their good fortune, looked shellshocked unsure how to change their gameplan to take advantage of their sudden numerical superiority. A trademark long ball over the top of the Stars defence let in a Mirboo forward who scored a lovely goal chipping over the keeper
and suddenly a shock result looked possible, shortly afterwards Mirboo again broke through but this time the attack came to nothing and it turned out to be the last real opportunity for the home side as the Stars finally began to make the numbers pay. Despite snuffing out Mirboo as an attacking threat the Stars were still struggling to score themselves. The Mirboo goalie had an outstanding second half and the Stars seemed unable to make the final ball pay as the Mirboo defence stayed solid. Finally winger San Oo calmed Stars nerves when he slotted in from close range and Stars were 3-1 up. Mirboo battled on to the end but the last 20 minutes were fairly comfortable for the Stars although they were unable to convert any more of their numerous chances. The Stars have a bye next week and know that Korumburra can equal them on points if they beat Mirboo next week. However the Stars have a far superior goal advantage and Korumburra would have to pull off the shock of the season to deny the Stars an appearance against the all conquering Drouin Dragons in a fortnight’s time.
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d Town Green 42, Mt Eccles White 54 d Mt Eccles Navy 35. A Grade: St Laurence 40 d Town 39, Mt Eccles White 35 d Mt Eccles Navy 32. Finals games and times for Saturday, August 31: 13/Under: 12 noon, Crt 5 - Meeniyan & District v Mirboo North Purple. 15/Under: 12 noon, Crt 3 - St Laurence Blue v Town Black. A Grade: 1pm, Crt 5 Town v Mt Eccles White. B Grade: 1pm, Crt 7 Town Green v Mt Eccles White. C Grade: 1pm, Crt 3 Mirboo North Gold v Meeniyan Yellow.
Saturday, August 24 13/Under: Mirboo North Gold 30 d Mirboo North Purple 23, Meeniyan & District 13 d Town Black 12. 15/Under: Mirboo North 23 d Town Black 15, St Laurence Blue 33 d Mt Eccles Navy 8. C Grade: Meeniyan & District Blue 36 d Meeniyan & District Yellow 28, Mirboo North Gold 43 d Mirboo North Purple 26. B Grade: Town Black 45
Under 13 A large and vocal crowd of supporters turned up, as Leongatha Knights hosted Morwell Pegasus on Sunday. As the sun shone and the wind blew Leongatha got away to its trademark strong start, piling on three goals within minutes of the opening whistle. While Morwell’s young players showed a lot of potential, controlling and passing the ball well, it seemed they would be no match for the older and more experienced Knights squad. Leongatha’s midfield-
ers ran hard through the first half, with Hayleigh and Kate both attacking hard and taking their chance on goal. Javier kicked five in the opening term with Jarrod and Riley getting in on the action too. Morwell’s Logan managed to slip one through the Knights’ defence, wrongfooted the keeper and found the back of the net. The half time score was a very lopsided 9-1 Leongatha’s way. The second half saw Morwell with the wind advantage and taking any chance they could get to run into attack.
Leongatha fought the boggy pitch in their 18 yard box and struggled to find their footing, and the back of the net. Many chances were squandered by the Knights and the scoreline could have been much higher than it was. Final score; Leongatha 13 - Morwell 1. This was the final game of the season proper for the Leongatha Knights, with the semi finals in two weeks time. Leongatha is excitedly preparing its finals campaign and are looking forward to what the next few weeks could bring.
• Korumburra v Wonthaggi
City tramples Wonthaggi KORUMBURRA started the game full of confidence after a tough win the previous week. City controlled most of the play early in the match and had a couple of chances up forward but it was the Wolves that struck first with a great long range goal that cleared the Korumburra keeper. Korumburra kept attacking but missed a lot of opportunities to score, three times in the first half Korumburra hit the same goal post to miss all three at half time the match was evenly poised at 2-1 to Korumburra. The second half opened with the Burra stacking on the pressure, three goals to Glenn Odgers, two to Josh Crook, two to Tom Lucas and one to Hayden Smith saw Korumburra register a strong win 8-2 Women In an evenly fought out match both sides gave it their all and at half time the score was 0-0 all. There was light rain falling in the sec-
ond half but the ground conditions were still fairly firm. The second half played out the same with few chances and both sides playing hard. With only minutes to go in the match Tara Wallace found the back of the net and the Korumburra girls were ecstatic to register a 1-0 win. Reserves Wonthaggi and Korumburra went at it and right from the outset the Burra new they were in for a tough fight. Wonthaggi did a lot of the early attacking and after some fairly good defence the Wolves broke through to score. The first goal seemed to fire up Wonthaggi and they increased the pressure, more goals followed to Wonthaggi and the Burra were under the pump. A couple of positional changes seemed to help Korumburra, goals to Hayden and Michael Smith gave City some hope but in the end it was Wonthaggi going on to a well deserved 5-3 victory.
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Come ‘n’ Try Day Have you ever wanted to try clay target shooting?
Why not try your hand at this exciting, safe, and sociable sport at South Gippsland Field & Game Club’s OPEN DAY.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 11AM Everyone is welcome, however kids must be 12 years of age or older and have parent/guardian permission to participate.
FREE! All equipment is supplied for use free of charge, and all participants will receive safe firearm handling instruction and will get the chance to shoot clay targets under the instruction of experienced shooters.
Come and see a real competition in action! The South Gippsland Field & Game Club is situated 13km north east of Leongatha on Yarragon Road, Hallston. Melways Map 97 Ref B8 | CANTEEN AVAILABLE For more information, contact Geoff Cooper, mob. 0408 623 738, David Thompson 0409 686 206 or visit www.fga.net.au SOU4470008
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• 1st Elimination Final at Korumburra
Fish Creek hold back Bulldogs BOTH Fish Creek and Phillip Island started very bodily in the A Grade match, and it seemed that the Bulldogs had a lot more of the ball getting turnovers and tips but not capitalising in the goal ring. Fish Creek went into the first break up by seven. Phillip Island had good pressure over the ball and had great drive down the court, but with Fish Creek’s accurate shooting they were able to put the score on the board and increased their lead to 11 at half time. Great defensive pressure by both teams, all over the court. Midway through the quarter saw the Island get four consecutive goals to cut back the margin but Fish Creek settled with a few late goals in the quarter. Fish Creek led 27-18 at the final change. Fish Creek’s goal shooters played a very consistent game shooting accurately which helped their team to have a comfortable lead. Phillip Island made a late change to their goaler, but it was all too late to bridge the gap to bring the final margin to three goals. Fish Creek 36 def Phillip Island 33 Umpires Best on Court: Lawri Piera – Phillip Island B Grade – Dalyston v Fish Creek Quick, solid start by
both teams, flowing the ball well from end to end of the court. A tight contest in both goal rings, with all defenders playing extremely tight. Fish Creek led by two at the first break. Tight defensive pressure all the way down the court by both teams saw many turnovers and the ball forced back for players to re-lead and create space. An elegant tumble by the umpire, saw her down for a split second but never taking her eyes off the game! An even quarter saw the lead stay the same at half time. One change for Dalyston saw Abby McNish replaced with Gabby Bloch, no change to Fish Creek’s side. Fish Creek got off to a quick start, but as had been the case during the day, goals were hard to come by for both teams in the first half of the quarter. Dalyston made some mistakes in which Fish Creek capitalised increasing their lead to nine. An injury time to Gabby Bloch saw Abby McNish back on and a stoppage of play to remove the child on his scooter, saw Dalyston re-group and decrease Fish Creek’s lead to only four at the last change. A change to Fish Creek’s defence saw Kelly Pruyn off and Brodie Staley moved into GK. No change to Dalyston’s team. Dalyston came out firing and both teams were very physical in the last quarter. Dalyston fought back to be within one goal with only a minute to play.
As the teams went goal for goal, Dalyston just couldn’t get the break that they needed. Fish Creek were eventual winners by three goals. Fish Creek 47 def Dalyston 44 Umpires Best on Court: Nadia Leunig – Fish Creek C Grade – Dalyston v Toora A tight contest by both teams to start the game, showing their determination at the first whistle. Goals were hard to come by for both teams, in the second half of the quarter Dalyston got a quick jump on Toora to take a lead of five at the first change. Dalyston kept up its momentum into the second quarter and at one stage had a lead of nine; Toora crept back to only trail by four with four minutes left in the quarter. Dalyston re-focused and pushed ahead to increase the lead to eight at half time. A huge quarter by Dalyston making use of every loose ball, turn over and opportunity that came around. Toora didn’t score till the fourth minute of the quarter. Dalyston increased its lead by ten to be up by eighteen at the end of the third quarter. Toora didn’t let Dalyston increase its lead putting pressure on all over the court. It was goal for goal for more than half of the quarter. Dalyston ended the quarter victors by nineteen. Dalyston 49 def Toora 30
Umpires best on Court: Jacqui Dunlop - Dalyston 17 & Under – InverlochKongwak vs Foster The rain had cleared and made the game a close and physical contest with both teams making it hard for each other. Inverloch Kongwak got a short jump on Foster to go into the first change leading by four. Both Kelsey’s at GD played a solid quarter against their opponents getting some tight rebounds. The mid court pressure applied by Inverloch Kongwak made it tough for Foster to get the ball into their attacks, but missed opportunities by Inverloch Kongwak saw their lead decrease to only one at half time. A press enforced by Inverloch Kongwak during the third quarter forced many turnovers and increased their lead to five but Foster stuck to their guns and played a short and sharp game to peg it back to a one goal lead at three quarter time. Some silly mistakes and loose passes started the last quarter for both teams. Inverloch Kongwak kept its head and extended its marginal lead to nine at the final siren. Inverloch Kongwak 30 def Foster 21 Umpires Best on Court: Kelsey Buxton – Inverloch Kongwak 15 & Under – Yarram v Kilcunda-Bass The misty rain started to
clear but the court was still a slippery. An easier game for the umpires to identify players with both clubs having very different colours. A strong start by both teams, making use of every opportunity. Yarram led by two at the first break. A strong quarter by Yarram in the goals with disciplined play by both teams. Yarram increased its lead to seven up at half time. A strong start by Kilcunda Bass with their supporters getting right behind them on the sidelines. The Turner sisters were very strong under the ring, pulling in many rebounds. Yarram fought back in the second half of the quarter to increase their lead. Yarram led by eleven at the last change. A tough, evenly contested final quarter with both teams fighting hard for the ball and trying to capitalise on every mistake. Yarram kept its lead till the final siren and were outright winners by twelve goals. Yarram 37 def Kilcunda Bass 25 Umpires Best on Court: Logan McFarland – Yarram 13 & Under – Korumburra-Bena v Phillip Island A wet and cold start for the young netballers, a lot of little mistakes in the first couple of minutes as the players juggled the weather and nerves. Players soon started to get clear and the game flowed well from both clubs. Korumburra Bena led
at the first break by five. Korumburra Bena made some slight changes to their wings and got a couple of quick goals at the start of the second quarter. A short time out for Phillip Island’s ‘C’ with the blood rule saw the Island re-group and score the next couple of goals. Korumburra-Bena led at half time 15-6. A good quarter by Korumburra Bena with tough defence all throughout the
court and pressure over the ball saw them hold the Island to a scoreless quarter. Korumburra Bena led 21-6 at the last break. Korumburra Bena kept up the pressure throughout the last quarter to have a comfortable lead at the final siren. Korumburra Bena 29 def Phillip Island 11 Umpires Best on Court: Ellie Holmes – Korumburra Bena
Kate Sperling: the Fish Creek wing attack stretches to grab a loose ball on Saturday.
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Tigers triumph FOSTER was quick to settle early when they faced InverlochKongwak in the A Grade match. The Tigers were able to force a number of turnovers with solid pressure and timely intercepts. Inverloch-Kongwak maintained its composure to erase an early four goal deficit to level the score at 6-6 before the Tigers lifted its intensity again to break away for a 12-9 advantage by the end of the first quarter. The Sea Eagles went about lifting their work rate in the second term despite Foster maintaining an edge for much of the quarter. The Tigers continued to force Inverloch Kongwak into turnovers but they were also starting to make a few of their own. The Sea Eagles were beginning to find their groove and they eventually wrestled a 17-16 lead minutes out from the half time break. However, Foster regained the ascendancy to lead 19-18 at half time. The Tigers continued to exert extreme pressure on every Inverloch-Kongwak possession and swiftly established a seven goal margin. The Sea Eagles gained some slight momentum with a string of three successive goals but some steady shooting from Therese Dalmau to close out the quarter gave Foster a 31-24 advantage heading into the fourth period. The Tigers stamped itsauthority on the contest with
a dominant last quarter with Jeanette Bath a prominent performer for the duration of the match through the mid court. Keely Carew (GS) and Sophie Scott (GA) were steady shooters for Inverloch Kongwak for the first three quarters but Foster continually starved them of opportunities in the final period as the Tigers advanced to the second week of the finals with a 13 goal triumph. Foster 43 def Inverloch Kongwak 30 B Grade – DWWWW v Phillip Island Slow start by both teams, lots of nervous mistakes. Goal for goal, both teams working it close to goals for easier shots in the wind. The Allies GK took a couple of early intercepts in which her team took the advantage and a one goal lead into the first break. Defenders for both teams were getting lots of touches but not clean possession. Phillip Island’s zone defence was making the Allies work hard for every ball. Half way through the quarter the Allies got out to the biggest head of the game so far of three. Rita Wigg (GK Allies) was still getting a lot of hands to a lot passes. At half time the Allies led by two. The Allies settled early in the third to get out a six goal lead. First half of the quarter the Allies had all the ball, caused many turnovers and got out to a 12 goal lead. The Allies controlled this quarter from start to finish. Phillip Island came out hard in the last but to no avail.
The Allies had to answers to everything and continued to increased its lead. DWWWW 48 def Phillip Island 21 C Grade – Phillip Island v Stony Creek The game started very tentatively with the girls trying to work out the tricky conditions. No one was standing out from either side. All players just trying to keep the ball safe and maintain possession. Stony Creek went into the change ahead by only one goal. Stony Creek made some changes which gave them a little more movement inside the goal circle. They appeared to have more of the play but just couldn’t finish it off with a goal. Phillip Island’s GA made the most of her opportunities and shot some nice goals to give Phillip Island a one goal lead at half time. The third quarter was a see sawing affair with the lead changing constantly. Stony Creek managed to pull away towards the end with three quarter time score, Stony Creek 18 to Phillip Island 14. An intense last quarter with Phillip Island working hard all over the court to win possession but just couldn’t get its nose in front. Stony Creek steadied to come away with a one goal win. Stony Creek 23 def Phillip Island 22 17 & Under – Fish Creek v Korumburra Bena The wind seemed to lift itself to another level at the start of the game, making shoot-
Finger tips: Kealey Carew tries to grab a pass while Hannah Bassett puts on the pressure on Sunday. ing for goal very difficult. Jac Snooks (C) was in everything for Korumburra Bena as was Shannon Danckert (GA) for Fish Creek. Fish Creek got a little bit of a run on towards the end of the quarter to pull away to a three goal lead. In an even second quarter, the wind didn’t let up making the ball do many unexpected things. Gemma Dixon (GA) for Korumburra Bena started to find her range and Lou Tracey (GS) Fish Creek stepped up a notch allowing Fish Creek to extend their lead by one to four at half time. Emma Watkins (GK) Fish Creek came on and had an impact, pulling in lots of rebounds in the unpredictable conditions. Kaylee Comben (C) Fish Creek stepped up and got hands on lots of passes creating turnovers. Fish Creek extended their lead to eleven at the last change. Korumburra Bena made a few changes bringing Mairead Donahue out to WD giving
them a bit more drive through the centre court. They pulled Fish Creek’s lead back to four. The momentum seemed to have swing in Korumburra Bena’s favour. Korumburra Bena scored ten goals before Fish Creek managed a goal. With a minute to go scores were 30 a piece. Korumburra Bena kept their heads and with a 13 to 1 goal last quarter came away with a one goal win. Korumburra Bena 31 def Fish Creek 30 15 & Under – Inverloch Kongwak v Phillip Island A very even low scoring affair with lots of opportunities going begging at both ends. Philip Island shooters just a little steadier in the windy conditions gave them a six to four lead at quarter time. Half way through the second quarter and Inverloch Kongwak had pulled back Phillip Island’s lead to make the score even. Phillip Island then steadied and broke Inverloch
Kongwak’s run and put on four unanswered goals of its own to pull away to a seventeen to eleven lead. Phillip Island’s zone defence was giving Inverloch Kongwak some headaches through the centre court resulting in turnovers and giving their goalers lots of the ball allowing them to go out to a 23 to 13 lead at three quarter time. Phillip Island continued to apply pressure all over the court. They were a little but more disciplined in their defence not putting themselves out of play and as a result came away with a comfortable 12 goal win. Phillip Island 30 def Inverloch Kongwak 18 13 & Under – Foster v MDU The skies were clear for the start of play, a complete opposite of the previous day’s play. MDU played a very clear and none congested game, while Foster’s GA, Bryza Angwin was shooting from a long dis-
tance. At the first change scores were level. Foster got to a strong start with some great passing between its goalers. MDU tried hard to get the ball through a tough Foster defence. Foster got out to a handy lead of seven at half time. Some changes to both teams saw a strong start by all. With both teams making mistakes each team had plenty of opportunity to score. A tough third quarter by both teams saw the lead not change. MDU had a lot more of the ball in the last quarter but with the wind and Foster’s tall defence they struggled to score. Foster’s GK, Jayde McGlead was a tower of strength getting many hands to balls, plenty of rebounds and intercepts. Another even quarter by both teams saw Foster come out winners by seven. Foster 21 def MDU 14 Umpires Best on Court: Bryza Angwin – Foster
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Tigers double act for grand final By Rover MIRBOO North won its way into the 2013 Mid Gippsland grand final when it defeated Yinnar by 39 points in a bruising second semi-final encounter at EnergyAustralia Reserve, Newborough on Saturday.
Punch: Don Webb gets a great punch away into space on Saturday. Photo credit Latrobe Valley Express.
Got him: Tiger Jake Nash takes on Yinnar’s Sam McCulloch in Saturday’s semi final. Photo credit Latrobe Valley Express.
Despite several days of soaking rain and drizzle and having three lead-up games of footy played on it, the Newborough surface was in exceptionally good condition for the main event. With a chilly north-westerly howling across the oval, both sides booted three goals in a fast and furious opening quarter. Tackling was intense, as players from both sides desperately wrapped their arms around the ball carriers and simply wouldn’t let go. “I remember when my wife used to hold me like that,” remarked one elderly spectator. Yinnar’s hyphenators, Kane Grinstead-Jones and Jake Roe-Duggan were up and about early and causing Mirboo North’s defenders all sorts of problems with their tenacious play. The mighty Tigers began to draw away from the Magpies in a dogged second term that saw them boot four goals and take a hard earned 22 point lead into the change rooms at halftime. Mirboo North’s multi-pronged forward setup was starting to gain ascendancy and rattle Yinnar’s defence. Yinnar’s only goal for the quarter came after Brendan Chapman kicked long to Reece Malcolmson, who then found Marcus Webb directly in front of the big white sticks. Luckily for Mirboo North, it was let off the hook when the normally reliable, James Dowling, ran in and missed a sitter from 15 metres directly in front. Three of the Tigers’ goals stood out – one by Tim Traill when Shane Peters hit the big full forward’s chest after grabbing a classy pirouette mark and another from Jacob Nash after Kris Berchtold ran and bounced the Sherrin
four times through the corridor. Soon after, a coup de grace by Anthony Bence followed when he rammed home a team lifting 55 metre left footer from the boundary line. However, Mirboo North’s hard work was beginning to come undone during the third quarter as the Magpies kicked three successive goals and clawed to within seven points of the Tigers. Two of these came from clever rover, Sam Mills - the first after a 50 metre penalty and the other from a near impossible angle on the boundary. Playing coach, Sam McCulloch and giant ruckman, Jesse Bowe, were contributing strongly in the packs for the Magpies, as the bounce of the ball seemed to be going Yinnar’s way. After some extremely anxious moments, Mirboo North bravely withstood the Magpies’ challenge and banged on the next four goals, three of which involved Kallum Nash. Jacob Nash, Jack Robertson, Josh Taylor, Brian Waters and Peters kept gut running and creating opportunities with creative feed-offs and precision kicks to teammates. Steadfast defence under pressure from Simon Fragiacomo, Berchtold, Drew Gardener, Alex Windsor and Stuart Keel limited the Magpies to a single last-quarter goal by Liam Maynard. When Kallum Nash kicked his third at the 20 minute mark, after Jacob Nash and Windsor had ferried the ball to him, the Tigers were home and hosed. Matt Holland finished off a great day for the Tigers when he kicked their 13th and final goal after marking a superb pass from rugged ruck rover, Simon Busuttil. In the end, Mirboo North’s persistence with 26 scoring shots to the Magpies’ 12, saw more of its fingerprints and boot marks on the Sherrin, than its opponent could muster. Afterwards, coach Troy Hamilton congratulated his men on their worthy victory, highlighting their tenacious team footy, where everyone had productively contributed. Mirboo North’s reward is to have preliminary final week off as it waits to see if its grand final opponent is
Yinnar or Newborough. Then, on Saturday, September 7, there’s one more river to cross.
Reserves After a disappointing opening quarter, where it trailed by 13 points, Mirboo North recovered to defeat unbeaten reigning premier, Newborough, by 29 points in the second semi-final at Newborough. It took until late in the second term for the mighty Tigers to hit the front when a left foot snap across his body by the accurate one, Pat Aveling, split the centre of the big white sticks. Luke Gervasi’s gritty work in and under the packs, Dwayne Gunn’s composure across half-back and Peter Taylor’s strong marking up forward, were vital factors in Mirboo North’s courageous win. Michael Taylor and Allister Keel were other Tigers who provided plenty of drive out of defence for Mirboo North. Club stalwart, Simon Lawson, celebrated his 200th club game for Mirboo North, as the Tigers restricted the Bulldogs to just five behinds after halftime. Jason Donelly was the Doggies only multiple goal kicker with three majors. Mirboo North’s final quarter produced five unanswered goals, the last of which came from Dale Banks when he rode a long drop punt home on the wind. A grand final appointment with the winner of this week’s preliminary final between Newborough and Yinnar awaits the Tigers. Fourths Mirboo North outclassed Newborough in all aspects of the game, when it thrashed the Bulldogs by 57 points in the first semi-final at Thorpdale on Sunday. Tom Bolton with four goals was a match winner for the Tigers, as were Wes Graeme, Jordan Moro and Jesse Buxton. Mirboo North meets Yarragon in this Saturday’s preliminary final at George Bates Reserve Yallourn North.
SEMI FINAL 2 Saturday, August 24 SENIORS Mirboo North 13.13.91 d Yinnar 8.4.52 Mirboo North goals: K. Nash 3, M. Holland 2, T. Traill 2, J. Robertson 1, B. Waters 1, A. Bence 1, J. Taylor 1, J. Nash 1, D. Turner 1. Best: S. Fragiacomo, K. Nash, K. Berchtold, J. Robertson, J. Nash, J. Taylor. Yinnar goals: S. Mills 2, B. Chapman 1, L. Maynard 1, M. Dyke 1, J. Roe-Duggan 1, K. GrinsteadJones 1, M. Webb 1. Best: S. McCulloch, J. Bowe, J. Dowling, M. Dyke, S. Mills, A. Lekay.
RESERVES Mirboo North 9.7.61 d Newborough 4.8.32 Mirboo North goals: P. Aveling 2, B. Palmer 1, M. Wightman 1, D. Banks 1, P. Taylor 1, M. Taylor 1, S. Pratt 1, D. Gunn 1. Best: L. Gervasi, P. Taylor, M. Taylor, A. Keel, D. Gunn, S. Pratt. Newborough goals: J. Donelly 3, D. Schembri 1. Best: C. Payne, D. Schembri, G. Anderson, R. Ridley, D. Creighton, M. Sawyer.
THIRDS Yarragon 10.8.68 d Thorpdale 5.6.36 FOURTHS Yinnar 7.7.49 d Yarragon 3.6.24
SEMI FINAL 1 Sunday, August 25 SENIORS Newborough 13.8.86 d Trafalgar 8.6.54 RESERVES Yinnar 10.11.71 d Boolarra 3.1.19 Yinnar goals: C. Harwood 4, M. Rennie 2, G. Richards 2, D. Nardino 1, L. Bremner 1. Best: G. Richards, D. Nardino, M. Cummins, L. Clarke, M. Nardino, J. Embry. Boolarra goals: J. Battersby 1, J. Reid 1, S. Colbert 1. Best: T. Beamish, J. Battersby, D. Reiske, A. Fievez, J. Vuillermin, R. Beamish.
THIRDS Newborough 15.7.97 d Yinnar 6.6.42 FOURTHS Mirboo North 10.14.74 d Newborough 2.5.17 Mirboo North goals: T. Bolton 4, J. Buxton 2, R. Oddy 1, T. Taylor 1, T. McAllister 1, W. Graeme 1. Best: T. Bolton, W. Graeme, J. Moro, J. Buxton, T. Taylor, P. Hinkley. Newborough goals: S. Van Dyk 1, L. Charles 1. Best: A. Bugeja, L. Mulqueen, D. Somerville, D. Martini, L. Carrodus, S. Rovetto.
• Leongatha Cycling
Bikes battle cold at Korrine THE last club race for the season was held at Korrine in typical winter cold wind conditions.
Winners group: back from left, second Will Lumby, first and fastest time Thomas McFarlane, third Neil White and, front, junior event winner Sam Warren.
For the riders the only saving grace was that it did not rain. The senior race was run over two laps of the 19km circuit which includes the run up McGraws Rd hill, followed by the two climbs back up to the Glen Alvie corner before the descent back to the finish near the Korrine tennis courts. The bleak conditions discouraged some starters so that only 12 riders lines up. The handicapper gave Geoff Fraser a start of 15 minutes followed by David Bennett riding along on 10 minutes. There was a further gap back to a group of four riders on six minutes – Kerry Pritchard, Steve Wilson, David and Will Lumby. At three minutes there was a trio – Brad Bouquet, Tony Clark and Neil White. Whilst on scratch there was a further trio to share the work – David and Thomas McFarlane and Kevin
Feely. At the end of the first lap the field was still in the starting order but as expected the gaps had all shrunk to just over a minute between each group of riders and it looked like the scratch trio would be able to make the catch. First to succumb were the limit riders which left the six minute bunch in front but the field was coming together. The big climb up to Glen Alvie saw the scratch trio catch the field and take a handy lead for the charge down to the finish line. However, Will Lumby and Neil White had been able to go with the move from Thomas McFarlane so it was a trio who raced to the line. At the line it was a clear win and fastest time to Thomas McFarlane 58.88 minutes. Next home was Will Lumby followed by Neil White. Kevin Feely led the next group in for fourth ahead of Tony Clark, David McFarlane, Steve Wilson, Kerry Pritchard, David Lumby and Brad Bouquet. In the junior race over one lap
there were five starters with Alex Bennett at seven minutes, followed by Aaron Fraser at four minutes, Sam Warren, three minutes, Matt Minogue on two minutes and Austin Timmins on scratch. By the time the leaders reached the McGraw Road hill, Sam and the back duo had them covered. The climbs back up to Glen Alvie saw Sam Warren hold a dwindling gap to Matt followed by Austin. The downhill run to the finish was all Sam needed to go on and claim the win from Matt and Austin in third and fastest – 35.26. Aaron and Alex followed in in that order. Next weekend, the riders and support crew can have Saturday off as the riders are scheduled for a Sunday morning training ride from Outtrim Reserve at 8am. This is a chance for the juniors to head out with the seniors and enjoy a ride without the race pressure. Anyone training for Round the Bay or just wanting some company on a ride is welcome to join with the club members.
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Fishy fly, Demons drop FISH Creek took on Yarram on a boggy ground in wintery conditions at Korumburra to open the Alberton finals’ series on Saturday. It was the Kangaroos
that were the more determined side and were able to handle the conditions better keeping their season alive. Yarram kicked to the Melbourne end and got out of the blocks early - an ominous sign for Fish Creek.
Only one minute in Corbin Sutherland kept his feet when his opponent Lachie Pratt couldn’t and Sutherland held an uncontested mark to convert the first goal of the game. Another bad sign for Fish Creek when only a
minute or so later Kangaroos young gun Callan Park fell heavily and was heading to the bench, he would take no further part in the game. Chad Macri, who has made a habit out of stopping opposition leaders,
Red and white: Yarram’s Luke LeBlanc shakes a tackle on Saturday.
was given the tough job to curb former league best and fairest and Yarram coach Griffin Underwood. When he won a free kick at the seven minute mark Macri slotted Fishy’s first goal of the day and both sides were on the scoreboard. Ethan Park then got on the end of a ball and kicked a precision pass to a leading Jason Rouda and Fish Creek had its second goal of the day. Underwood vs Macri was a great battle all day as were some of the other match up’s such as Ireland and Ryan Underwood, Gus Staley and Lynch and Price and Swift to name a few. Fish Creek continued to attack and were rewarded just before quarter time when Jake Staley gathered a loose ball and snapped truly to extend the Kangaroos lead to 13 points at the first change. After slow quarters from both ends of the ground in the second at the main break Fish Creek held a 10 point lead.
Yarram needed the first goal of the second half and this was provided by Ryan Underwood who gathered the ball at a boundary throw in at the seven minute mark of the quarter and goaled, a very determined Fish Creek side would answer immediately through Chad Macri only a minute later. Play continued with both sides defending well and both sides struggling in the conditions and with the heavy ground. Yarram playmaker Griffin Underwood was able the break the Macri tag and kick a great goal on the run to again bring his side within a kick. Fish Creek however were able to again answer almost immediately through their assistant coach Hoskin after beautifully roving the ball in the Fish Creek goal square and kicking the goal. Fishy appeared hungrier and continued to attack and were rewarded just before three quarter time with a goal to Trent Price and another beautiful
snapped goal from 35-40m out. The margin going into the final break 17 points in favor of the Kangaroos. The final quarter continued to be a struggle with both sides wanting the important first goal of the quarter. Fish Creek’s Travis Manne continually dropped back to take countless defensive marks, with Blencowe and Pratt rarely beaten all day. Fishy was able to hang on for a hard fought and well-deserved win by 11 points to book themselves a berth in the semi final against Korumburra-Bena next weekend.
SENIORS
Fish Creek 7.6.48 Yarram 5.7.37 Fish Creek Goals: C. Macri 2, J. Rouda 2, T. Price 1, G. Hoskin 1, J. Staley 1 Yarram Goals: R. Underwood 2, C. Sutherland 1, G. Underwood 1, B. Lynch 1 Fish Creek Best: S. Blencowe, T. Manne, C. Macri, E. Park, L. Pratt, J. Shaw Yarram Best: G. Underwood, T. Davis, M. Pettitt, R. Underwood, J. Field, C. Bruns
• Reserves
Bulldogs bite big cats STRAIGHT kicking was the key for Korumburra-Bena when they faced off with Kilcunda-Bass on home soil on Saturday. Things started strong for the Bulldogs early on with coach and play maker Peter Kyle working hard. Three straight kicks meant three goals to Korumburra-Bena but one to the Panthers had the margin at 12 points at the first break. The Bulldogs stepped up the defensive ante in the second shutting down almost everything that entered the Panther’s forward zone and restricting
them to just behinds. Two more straight kicks to the Bulldogs had the margin doubled to 24 at the half. Kyle called for his boys to put the Panthers away in the third and they responded well. A tsunami of forward entries had the KilcundaBass contingent struggling. Seven goals and six behinds to the Bulldogs shot their lead well out of reach of their opponent. Korumburra-Bena sat ahead by 65 at the final break. The Bulldogs continued their team game in the final amassing nine individual goal kickers. These were lead by Jason Wilson and Peter Kyle who
bagged three majors each. Panther hard man Brett Anthony pushed to the end but it was to no avail as his team went down by 75 points. Korumburra-Bena will face Tarwin at Toora on Sunday.
RESERVES
Korumburra-Bena 15.9.99 Kilcunda Bass 3.6.24 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Wilson 3, P. Kyle 3, N. Cant 2, J. Fowles 2, D. Myors 1, T. Sorrell 1, J. Kyle 1, J. Myors 1, T. Lucas 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Tregear 1, M. Dickason 1, S. Jerger 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: P. Kyle, J. Wilson, D. Muir, N. Walker, M. Cook, K. Arestia Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Anthony, J. Born, S. Jerger, N. Milton, S. Johnstone, D. Foss.
Kick!: Ryan Olden gets one on the boot for MDU.
• Thirds
MDU close Phillip Island’s door THE Meeniyan Dumbalk United young guns came out on the back foot when they met Phillip Island on Saturday. Inaccurate kicking was the theme of the day with both teams amassing just seven majors between them for the match while the behind tally reached 24. Phillip Island had the advantage at the first break
but six behinds meant its lead of nine could have been much greater. The Demons hit back in the second but could have extended their lead beyond seven if not for wayward kicks. Ryan Olden and Joel Winderlich were putting in the hard yards for MDU while Jack Taylor and Alex Duyket were leading the charge for the Bulldogs. It was still anyone’s game at three quarter time
with MDU ahead by only 13. Three goals in the
THIRDS
M.D.U. 6.14.50 Phillip Island 1.10.16 M.D.U. Goals: S. Wilson 3, J. McMillan 2, J. Broadway 1 Phillip Island Goals: A. Edwards 1 M.D.U. Best: R. Olden, J. Winderlich, S. Wilson, J. Broadway, J. McMillan, N. Moore Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, A. Duyker, A. Cook, M. Francis, B. Redmond, R. Marshall
• Fourths
Dalyston storm home A POWERFUL final quarter performance from Dalyston led to the end of Yarram’s finals campaign on Saturday.
Almost: Danial Robbins puts a tackle on Brett Anthony just as he gets his kick away on Saturday.
Yarram led from the get go with four quick goals in the first to give them a lead of 19 points at quarter time. The Magpies fought back in the second kicking four goals of their own to lead by one at the main break.
Darcy and Flynn Brosnan were leading the force in the Magpie forward line but a slow third quarter saw Yarram get the slightest advantage at the final break. Dalyston kicked into over drive from the first bounce in the fourth hammering home six goals. The Brosnan boys managed three each for the game to help take their side to a 38 point win. Dalyston take on Phillip Island on Sunday.
FOURTHS
Dalyston 11.9.75 Yarram 5.7.37 Dalyston Goals: F. Brosnan 3, D. Brosnan 3, M. Crutchfield 2, R. Scapin 1, C. Kilgour 1, L. Marotta 1 Yarram Goals: W. McDonald 1, Z. Richards 1, W. Bodman 1, B. Wilson 1, L. Bentley 1 Dalyston Best: K. Wilson, M. Marotta, C. Magro, J. Pitts, D. Brosnan, F. Brosnan Yarram Best: B. Wilson, W. Bodman, D. Nicholls, T. Jeffs, K. Price Handley, W. McDonald
fourth were enough to seal the win for the Demons however taking a solid 34 point victory. MDU will face Fish Creek on Sunday at Toora.
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON 2ND SEMI FINAL Saturday August 31 Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston at Cowes 1ST SEMI FINAL Sunday September 1 Fish Creek v Korum-Bena at Toora
MID GIPPSLAND PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday August 31 Yinnar v Newborough
GIPPSLAND QUALIFYING FINAL Saturday August 31 Morwell v Maffra at Moe ELIMINATION FINAL Sunday September 1 Traralgon v Wonthaggi at Morwell
ELLINBANK 2ND SEMI FINAL Saturday August 31 Garfield v Bunyip at Nar Nar Goon 1ST SEMI FINAL Sunday September 1 Warragul Ind v Cora Lynn at Catani
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Korumburra-Bena the better Bulldog A DOMINANT performance by Korumburra-Bena on Sunday saw them kick Bulldog counterparts Phillip Island out of the finals race. It was a slow start in muddy conditions with Phillip Island falling behind early. PI was kept scoreless in the first while their opponents managed a major with the slight wind advantage. Things were evened up in the second with Phillip Island finding their feet. With the Island now kicking with the wind they used it to best use. Wade McConnon got his underway after just two minutes with a major but Korumburra-Bena hit back at the eight minute mark with their second for the match. Phillip Island drew closer again through a goal to Marcuse Wright after
11 minutes and the rest of the quarter resulted in tight contests but no more scores. Korumburra-Bena went into the half time break up by a single point. The wind died down as it came to KorumburraBena’s time to make the most of it but they proved they could perform well even without the advantage. After 10 minutes of pressure in the third K-B broke through with a major. Another two goals were only answered by a behind from Phillip Island and Korumburra-Bena went into the final quarter holding one of the largest leads of the match – 20 points. Phillip Island needed some spark to stay in the fight. Eli Richards and Robert Linford had worked hard all game for the coastal Bulldogs but it was not enough. In the first minute of
Left Big men: Mark Bradley and Mitchell Price clash in a throw in contest.
the fourth you could hear Phillip Island hearts breaking as Korumburra-Bena kicked a goal. Chris Redl was standing tall for K-B and clocked on three majors for the day. He was well supported by Michael Cooke, Ben Fitzpatrick and Roy Mullens all day while big men Shannon Bray, Jay Neagle and Mark Bradley played their part well.
Shane Murdoch kicked the Island’s third for the afternoon late in the quarter but it was too little too late for the Island as they went down by 25 points. Korumburra-Bena was crowned the top dog for 2013 but celebrations were short lived as they are left to prepare facing the Fish Creek cohort at Toora on Sunday. This is a match that will certainly be a thriller.
Korumburra-Bena 7.8.50 Phillip Island 3.7.25 Korumburra-Bena Goals: C. Redl 3, R. Mullens 1, C. Urie 1, M. Cooke 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1 Phillip Island Goals: M. Wright 1, W. McConnon 1, S. Murdoch 1 Korumburra-Bena Gest: M. Bradley, S. Braithwaite, J. Neagle, S. Bray, W. Jeffs, L. Carpenter Phillip Island Gest: E. Richards, R. Linford, M. Jackson, M. Griffin, M. Wright, J. Youle
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Almost: Beau Anthony gets a hand on Wade McConnon just as he gets his kick on Sunday.
• Thirds
Half time spook FISH Creek held on to an early lead despite a comeback by Kilcunda-Bass by the half-time break to progress through the finals challenge at Alberton West on Sunday. The Kangaroos kicked four goals two in the opening term to the Panthers’ single major. K-B held Fish Creek scoreless during the second quarter to be up by two points midway through the match. The scare prompted the
Kangaroos into action as they booted three goals, two in the third term and another goal in the final, to come out trumps by 18 points. K-B managed just six points after half time. Fish Creek shared the scoring duties with Ryan McGannon, Jake Buckland and Tyler Smith each kicking two, and Dirk Mulholland booting a single. Kilcunda-Bass’ Nicholas Arney, Jacob Dakin, Jye Andersen and Parker Babington earned one apiece.
My ball: Michael Carter (Tarwin) battles two Tigers for the ball on Sunday.
• Fourths
• Reserves
Third term breakaway
Tarwin too good for Tigers THE Tarwin Sharks got off to an excellent start against Foster on Sunday and continued their lead all day. With the wind at their backs in the first the Sharks leapt to a lead quickly and were ahead by eight points at the first break. Vaughan Van Dillen was setting an example early on and his Tarwin team mates were following. Foster with the wind in the second plotted their comeback with another goal their way. Tarwin had answers though and held the lead
of seven points going into the main break. Despite determination from Nathan Clarke and Andrew Heal Foster couldn’t compete with the strong willed Tarwin. The Sharks kicked things up a gear with the wind at their backs once again in the third. Five goals and six behinds were added to their tally with Brennan and Ellen thriving up forward. Tarwin had pushed the lead to a commendable 31 points at the third quarter break despite Foster nabbing two goals of their own in the Shark’s feeding frenzy.
The lead was kept around the five goal mark throughout the final quarter and by the time the siren sounded it was 30 points in Tarwin’s favour. The Sharks will now face the Korumburra-Bena Bulldogs at Toora on Sunday.
Tarwin 9.11.65 d Foster 5.5.35 Tarwin goals: G. Brennan 2, V. Van Dillen 2, J. Ellen 2, J. Dowling 1, T. McMicking 1, L. Barnett 1. Best: V. Van Dillen, P. McRae, T. McMicking, L. Barnett, A. Newey, P. Western. Foster goals: L. Jones 2, B. Weston 2, J. Chaseling 1. Best: N. Clarke, A. Heal, L. Cripps, B. Weston, W. Davy, B. Mugridge.
PHILLIP Island ended Fish Creek’s finals aspirations with a 15 point victory at Alberton West on Sunday. The Bulldogs played catch up for the first half, with the Kangaroos leading by two points at quarter time and by four midway. The Island secured the game with a 24 point third term, restricting Fish Creek to just one goal at the same time. At the opening bounce of the final quarter, Phillip Island led by 14 points and extended the lead with a goal and one point during the last term, while Fish Creek managed four points.
Poor accuracy appears to have cost the Kangaroos a chance at the match. Zac Jankowicz topped the Island’s scoring tally with three goals, helped by Alex Duyker with two and Joshua Black with one. Fish Creek’s Billy Rogers kicked two, and Gareth Park and Harrison McGannon scored one apiece.
Phillip Island 6.11.47 d Fish Creek 4.8.32 Phillip Island goals: Z. Jankowicz 3, A. Duyker 2, J. Black 1. Best: A. Duyker, J. Keating, J. Virtue, J. McFee, B. Taylor, E. Hines. Fish Creek goals: B. Rogers 2, G. Park 1, H. McGannon 1. Best: R. Pridham, G. Park, B. Rogers, D. Ryan, J. Bowron, H. Krause.
Fish Creek 8.4.52 d Kilcunda-Bass 4.10.34 Fish Creek goals: T. Smith 2, R. McGannon 2, J. Buckland 2, J. Flanders 1, D. Mulholland 1. Best: T. Smith, S. Buckland, K. Byers, R. McGannon, J. Flanders, D.
Mulholland. Kilcunda-Bass goals: J. Dakin 1, P. Babington 1, N. Arney 1, J. Andersen 1. Best: P. Babington, D. Clay, T. Thatcher, C. Smith, J. Andersen, M. Homer.
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Saturday August 31 - 2nd SEMI FINAL AT PHILLIP ISLAND: SENIORS 2.30pm Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston RESERVES 12.30pm Phillip Island v Dalyston THIRDS 10.30am Dalyston v Kor-Bena FOURTHS 9.00am Kor-Bena v Inverloch-Kongwak Sunday September 1 - 2nd SEMI FINAL AT TOORA: SENIORS 2.30pm Fish-Creek v Kor-Bena RESERVES 12.30pm Kor-Bena v Tarwin THIRDS 10.30am MDU v Fish Creek FOURTHS 9.00am Dalyston v Phillip Island
NETBALL Saturday August 31 - 2nd SEMI FINAL AT PHILLIP ISLAND: A Grade 2.20pm Kor-Bena v Dalyston B Grade 1.05pm Kor-Bena v Foster C Grade 12.05pm Kor-Bena v Inverloch-Kongwak Under 17 11.05am Stony Creek v Dalyston Under 15 10.15am Fish Creek v Kor-Bena Under 13 9.25am Dalyston v Inverloch-Kongwak Sunday September 1 - 2nd SEMI FINAL AT TOORA: A Grade 2.20pm Fish Creek v Foster B Grade 1.05pm Fish Creek v DWWWW C Grade 12.05pm Dalyston v Stony Creek Under 17 11.05am Inverloch-Kongwak v Kor-Bena Under 15 10.15am Yarram v Phillip Island Under 13 9.25am Kor-Bena v Foster
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Parrots fall at season’s end LEONGATHA’S Senior side ended the season on a sour note with a five goal loss to Traralgon.
SENIORS Bairnsdale 10.7.67 d Moe 6.7.43 Maffra 15.5.95 d Warragul 13.8.86 Sale 21.25.151 d Morwell 4.5.29 RESERVES Warragul 10.12.72 d Maffra 1.2.8 Sale 11.7.73 d Morwell 2.2.14 UNDER 18 Bairnsdale 14.13.97 d Moe 2.1.13 Maffra 8.8.56 d Warragul 3.4.22 Sale 12.14.86 d Morwell 6.7.43 UNDER 16 Moe 8.7.55 d Bairnsdale 4.5.29 Maffra 7.7.49 d Warragul 2.4.16 Sale 24.27.171 d Morwell 1.0.6
and were connecting well through Zac Vernon and onto Mr Consistent Cade Maskell up forward. Traralgon was able to keep a decent lead however up by 17 at half time. The two teams arm wrestled in the third and Traralgon managed to answer everything the Parrots threw their way. The visitors were once unable to break the margin down to any significance, trailing by 16 at three quarter time. The margin was brought back to nine early in the fourth before the home side took control once again with McKenna and Hall leading their way up forward. While Traralgon expanded their lead the two forwards notched up their fourth and third goals respectively for their side. Sean Westaway and Marc Truscio were performing as well as they could but it was once again that first quarter lapse that left the Parrots out of the game. Traralgon came out winners 32 points ahead. They will face Wonthaggi on Sunday in an elimination final. A disappointing end to the season was the result for the Parrots and will leave them to regroup and prepare for 2014 under the guidance of a new coach. The club is hoping that a lot of the senior side will return for 2014 and also hoping that some key recruits will be found to fill the gaps. The Parrots are also excited about the plethora of young talent coming through the ranks into senior football.
SENIORS Traralgon 11.14.80 d Leongatha 7.6.48
UNDER 18s Traralgon 13.15.93 d Leongatha 4.3.27
Traralgon Goals: D. McKenna 4, J. Hall 3, T. Aitken 2, J. Jennings 1, J. Symons 1. Best: A. Slottje, J. Hall, J. Steers, J. Bird, D. White, L. Cummins. Leongatha Goals: C. Maskell 4, A. Hillberg 1, N. Nagel 1, Z. Vernon 1. Best: Z. Vernon, S. Westaway, M. Truscio, C. Maskell, R. McLennan, P. McGrath.
Traralgon Goals: C. Nickels 3, M. Jacobsen 3, F. Brouns 2, Z. Guttridge 2, P. Harasimiuk 1, H. Britten 1, J. Colaciello 1. Best: J. Vucenovic, G. Stevenson, M. Jacobsen, H. Britten, R. Jacobsen, M. Jones. Leongatha Goals: B. Mead-Ameri 2, M. Borschman 1, J. Ginnane 1. Best: J. Burge, M. Dennison, M. Borschman, J. Bolge, J. Nagel, J. O’Loughlin.
RESERVES Traralgon 16.6.102 d Leongatha 6.5.41
UNDER 16s Traralgon 11.17.83 d Leongatha 1.0.6
Traralgon Goals: D. Brunt 5, M. Cooper 3, J. Fatchen 3, L. Phillips 2, R. Pledge 1, S. Winmar 1, S. Goddard 1. Best: M. Cooper, P. Brady, C. Pollard, D. Brunt, S. Goddard, J. Pegg. Leongatha Goals: C. Brown 5, D. Burge 1. Best: E. O’Loughlin, C. Brown, M. Comben, R. Edwards, P. McCaughan, D. Burge.
Traralgon Goals: K. Stamers 2, B. Duve 2, C. Stockdale 1, R. Cochrane 1, L. Di Ciero 1, A. Lawson 1, B. Underwood 1, J. McMahon 1, T. Marsh 1. Best: C. Graham, B. Duve, K. Stamers, N. Rowley, J. McMahon, C. Stockdale. Leongatha Goals: L. Riseley 1. Best: A. Argento, K. Cooper, D. Tuckett, K. Patterson, L. Riseley, M. Trotto.
The troubled Parrots went into the match depleted and certainly not sporting their best 22 as their opponents took full advantage. Leongatha was kept to a single behind in the first quarter while Traralgon got their game going with three goals to lead by 20 at the first break. Quick plays from Traralgon had the Parrots on the back foot and in tough conditions mistakes were costly. Things looked up in the second but that 20 point deficit would hang over the Parrots all day. Leongatha put three goals on the scoreboard
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Risky: Travis Krause goes for a kick under pressure for the Power.
Power switched on against Drouin WONTHAGGI gave a solid display of wet weather football against a young, inexperienced Drouin side. A big crowd, which included premiership players of teams of the past, turned out to support their club in the final hit-out before final’s action begins next week. Conditions were mostly fine but the ground was wet and slippery. Aaron Ware playing his 150th senior game led the side out and Wonthaggi was up and running early putting enormous pressure on the visitors. A strong lead and mark resulted in a goal to Adam Cook who has been steadily running into form up forward. Lucas White busy as usual around the ground notched up Wonthaggi’s second goal and Dom O’Connor presenting up well in the forward zone marked strongly and had Power’s third goal on the board in a short time. Wonthaggi was already dominating play and were in control of the ball out of the centre. Drouin was not getting a look in. But just when things seemed to be going so well the yips again set in, with Wonthaggi’s inaccuracy taking it’s toll on the scoreboard. The defence of Drouin was doing quite well through the efforts of Danial Pratt, Jay Barr at full back, Jordan Kingi and Shaun Phelan. Drouin however were not making any in-roads on the scoreboard themselves and Wonthaggi continued to be relentless with their tackling and pressure on the ball carrier. There would be no easy procession today for the visitors. The second quarter saw Wonthaggi extend the lead by a further four goals through Cook (two), Nathan Jones busy across the centre and Ware on ball. Drouin got on the scoreboard finally through wingman Steven Ballingall and Sam Barwick got their second just before half time. But the side was already down by 43 points. The second half saw Wonthaggi push further ahead with a five goal burst. Again the Hawks were held scoreless for the quarter
and they struggled to find an avenue to goal. The strong Power defence was not even letting the breeze through as their reliable Dryden, Coyne, Gilliland and Blair were determined to give them nothing. Drouin’s ruckman Mitchell Goodwin, on-baller Darren Jeffreys and Steven Ballingall were battling hard against a spirited opposition. The final quarter saw Wonthaggi continue on its way with a further five goals through Blair and Gilliland now having a run on the ball, Bryce Marshall, ruckman Earl Shaw who was finding form and another from Aaron Ware. Wonthaggi was playing confidently but was again letting itself down on the scoreboard which was a saving for the struggling Hawks. To their credit they doubled their total on the scoreboard with a goal to Tom Barr and a late goal fittingly to Sean Proctor playing his 100th game for the club.
SENIORS Wonthaggi 17.26.128 d Drouin 4.2.26
UNDER 18s Wonthaggi 4.11.35 d Drouin 3.4.22
Wonthaggi Goals: A. Cook 6, A. Ware 2, B. Marshall 2, L. White 1, J. Blair 1, T. Gilliland 1, E. Shaw 1, D. O’Connor 1, L. Warnett 1, N. Jones 1. Best: A. Ware, T. Gilliland, N. Jones, B. Marshall, J. Blair, D. O’Connor. Drouin Goals: T. Barr 1, S. Proctor 1, S. Ballingall 1, S. Barwick 1. Best: J. Barr, D. Jeffreys, S. Ballingall, J. Kingi, D. Pratt, M. Goodwin.
Wonthaggi Goals: J. Zahra 2, T. Landells 1, P. Ryan 1. Best: P. Ryan, P. Dunlevie, S. Scott, J. Zahra, J. Thomas, D. Stacey-Van Steensel. Drouin Goals: C. Kingi 2, L. Duffy 1. Best: L. Duffy, J. Kos, J. Doyle, K. Godwin, C. Kingi, B. Miller.
RESERVES Wonthaggi 12.12.84 d Drouin 1.0.6 Wonthaggi Goals: R. Tack 5, A. Zanella 4, R. Todd 1, B. Hughes 1, K. Atkinson 1. Best: A. Zanella, L. Jones, W. Luke, G. Jobe, R. Tack, R. Jones. Drouin Goals: S. Blaney 1. Best: J. Jarred, J. Miller, R. McHutchison, D. Miller, S. Piner, B. Smith.
UNDER 16s Drouin 9.3.57 d Wonthaggi 0.6.6 Drouin Goals: T. Hodson 3, C. Kingi 2, J. Simpson 1, M. Diston 1, M. Miller 1, J. Tomkins 1. Best: T. Hodson, M. Miller, H. Gauci, C. Kingi, B. Williams, M. Sloan. Wonthaggi Goals: Nil. Best: L. Dyball, L. Membrey, D. Rielly, F. Anderson, C. Waters, B. Fletcher.
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%
PTS
Sale ........17 1 0 221.22 68 Morwell ...14 4 0 154.67 56 Maffra......12 6 0 135.85 48 Traralgon ..11 7 0 155.49 44 Wonthaggi..11 7 0 145.21 44 Bairnsdale ....9 9 0 86.72 36 Leongatha ....8 10 0 95.14 32 Warragul ......6 12 0 77.53 24 Drouin ..........1 17 0 41.10 4 Moe..............1 17 0 39.07 4 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (4) 96 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (4) 74 M. Davis (Sale) ................... (1) 67 K. Fraser (Sale) ................... (0) 52 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (4) 52 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (2) 45 D. MacDonald (Morwell) ..... (1) 43 J. Hall (Traralgon) ............... (3) 40 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (1) 39 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (0) 33
RESERVES LADDER W L D
%
Wonthaggi..14 2 0 214.12 Warragul ...13 3 0 172.23 Sale .........12 4 0 206.39 Morwell ..... 9 7 0 119.43 Traralgon .... 8 7 1 158.61 Maffra ...........6 9 1 99.51 Leongatha .....6 10 0 107.01 Drouin ...........2 14 0 25.57 Moe...............1 15 0 22.26 GOALKICKERS
Pts
56 52 48 36 34 26 24 8 4
R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (5) 59 B. Monahan (Warragul)....... (4) 54 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (4) 43 S. Ferguson (Sale) .............. (0) 29 N. Scurrah (Morwell) .......... (0) 26 J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (0) 23 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (1) 21 S. Winmar (Traralgon) ........ (1) 20 A. Dugan (Traralgon)........... (0) 20 R. Todd (Wonthaggi) ........... (1) 18
UNDER 18 LADDER W L D
%
PTS
Traralgon ..16 2 0 347.78 64 Sale ........15 3 0 210.22 60 Bairnsdale..13 5 0 211.49 52 Wonthaggi..13 5 0 174.83 52 Drouin .....10 8 0 101.11 40 Leongatha ....6 12 0 77.67 24 Warragul ......6 12 0 64.33 24 Maffra ..........5 13 0 76.97 20 Morwell ........4 14 0 62.80 16 Moe..............2 16 0 16.71 8 GOALKICKERS C. Nickels (Traralgon).......... (3) 69 J. Zahra (Wonthaggi) .......... (2) 34 B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) .... (1) 32 E. Johnson (Sale) ................ (3) 30 B. Darby-Lock (Morwell) ..... (1) 29 J. McIntosh (Sale)............... (1) 26 J. Murphy (Sale) ................. (0) 25 J. Vucenovic (Traralgon) ..... (0) 21 L. Buck (Bairnsdale) ............ (1) 21 P. Ryan (Wonthaggi) ........... (1) 21
UNDER 16 LADDER W
Traralgon ..18 Sale ........16 Moe ........12 Warragul ..11 Maffra......10 Bairnsdale.. 9 Leongatha ....8 Drouin ..........4 Morwell ........2 Wonthaggi....0
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
%
Pts
509.14 680.32 200.15 111.52 99.44 142.76 70.78 36.95 23.62 11.07
72 64 48 44 40 36 32 16 8 0
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B. Scott (Sale) ................... (2) 107 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)....... (1) 36 L. Robinson (Bairnsdale) .. (0) 34 L. Wright (Leongatha) ....... (0) 33 J. Jans (Sale) .................... (3) 32 J. Orlicki (Warragul) .......... (1) 32 T. Morrow (Moe) ............... (0) 31 K. Hynes (Bairnsdale) ....... (0) 29 J. McMahon (Traralgon).... (1) 28 K. Renooy (Maffra) ........... (1) 28 J. Appleyard (Moe) ........... (2) 28
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Thursfield steps down LEONGATHA Parrots will be under the direction of a new senior coach in 2014. Coach for 2012/13 Will Thursfield announced he will be stepping down from the position on Thursday night but will continue to play for the club. Club president Mal Mackie said he is very pleased to have Thursfield stay on as a player. “He’s been here two years and has fallen in love with the joint. He is a ripper bloke and he’s got some unfinished business,” Mackie said. “He only gave (coaching) away be-
cause he and his dad run a business and he is finding it hard to get up here Tuesday and Thursday nights. “It’s a huge commitment to come out of Melbourne.” Interviews will be starting soon for someone to fill Thursfield’s shoes. “We are interviewing soon and will make an announcement in hopefully the next few weeks,” Mackie said. “We are looking for whoever is best for the footy club. Be it playing coach or non-playing we are just looking for whatever is best for our club.” Leongatha is not competing in football finals for the first time in many seasons.
Tough road ahead for Power WONTHAGGI Power will be facing off with Traralgon on Sunday as the finals get underway in the Gippsland Football League. Power will be the underdogs in the finals series scraping in in fifth position. The undeniable force of last year’s premiers Sale is not to be under estimated as the Magpies took out the league minor premiership three games clear of next best Morwell. Maffra finished third on the ladder. Leongatha have had a testing season and finished seventh, two spots out of finals football. The Power top the Reserves ladder with 2012 premiers Leongatha missing out in seventh like its senior counterparts.
Wonthaggi may be favourites heading into the Reserves finals but competition has been close all year between the three top teams; Power, Warragul and Sale. Sale sits undefeated on top of the Gippsland A Grade netball ladder with Leongatha nipping at their heels and Wonthaggi sitting fourth also heading into the finals. Leongatha also sits second in B Grade netball and C Grade scrape into finals in fifth position while Wonthaggi sit second on the C Grade ladder. Leongatha missed out on finals by one spot in the Under 18’s competition while Power will challenge Drouin this week after finishing fourth. Both local teams missed a place in the Under 16’s finals series.
Old mates: Russell Main (’83 Rovers), Steven Lindsay (’83 Rovers coach), Anthony Delamina (’93 Blues), Peter Liddle, (’93 Blues coach), John Mitchell, (’83 Rovers), Aaron Yam, (’93 Blues), Brett Tessari (’93 Blues) and Ian Gilmour, (’93 Blues) were reunited at Wonthaggi on Saturday.
Power players reunite WONTHAGGI Power held a reunion of past players at its last home game against Drouin on Saturday. Team members from the 1983 Wonthaggi Rovers Reserves and the 1993 Wonthaggi Seniors, Re-
serves and Thirds made their way to the game. “We have got almost 100 members of the past players association. Over the break we hope to use these players to enhance the development of our young players,” club president Brett Tessari
said. “We want to encourage as many former Rovers and Blues players back to the club as possible. “It has been a fantastic day and a lot of fun.” Wonthaggi Power holds a heritage game each year.
Dakin rises to occasion JACOB Dakin has been named the August Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic Rising Star for the Alberton Football Netball League. Dakin is playing his seventh season of football for the Panthers. He has played Under 13s, 15s and 18s, and is now a prominent member of the senior side. He is from a strong sporting family with his three uncles and father all having played for Bass. He has developed into an athletic forward with good hands, and is a prodigious kick. Jacob recently represented Alberton FNL in the interleague carnival and was awarded best on ground against the Mid Gippsland league. His main aim is to win a Senior premiership with the Panthers.
Rising Dakin.
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Cup up: Peter Hanley from the Blues and Aldo Sartori from the Rovers relived the raising of the cup at Saturday’s home game as part of the reunion held by the club.
Great team: Wonthaggi Power club secretary John Duscher and club president Brett Tessari were behind the reunion of former players held on Saturday.
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Leongatha A, B, C in finals A Grade: Leongatha 61 def Traralgon 45 Awards: Kasie Rump (Skin Therapy) and Body First (Kate Govers) Auction: Meg Rosser A very fast and intense first quarter gave us a confident lead. Incredible intercepts and some interesting tactics from Kath saw many turn overs. A confident win going into finals, good luck girls! B Grade: Leongatha 44 def Traralgon 33 Awards: Jaclyn Smith (SportsFirst) and Melanie Hughes. Auction: Zoe Altmann Traralgon is always a tough opposition but the girls fought hard and played out a reasonably solid four quarters. A great win for the girls leading into finals.
C Grade: Leongatha 28 lost to Traralgon 36 Awards: Ruth Crawford (Serafinos) and Carlie McNamara (Voyage Fitness) Auction: Ruth Crawford We came out firing and never gave up. A great game by everyone with a few tumbles being held. Unfortunately our second quarter let us down and Traralgon took the lead. We fought hard and proved what we can do. Rest, recover and get ready for Sunday girls. Under 17s: Leongatha 13 lost to Traralgon 55 Awards: Jess Clark (Bakers Delight) and Bridget Argento (RSL) Final game and the final score did not matter. Great fun swapping around positions and enjoying the game of netball. Thanks for a fun,
enjoyable season. Go Parrots! Under 15s: Leongatha 23 lost to Traralgon 60 Awards: Codie Davidson (RSL) and Koby Dennison (Paradise Pizza) It’s not always about the points on the scoreboard. You won more points for having fun. Great end to the season. Under 13s: Leongatha 7 lost to Traralgon 33 Awards: Taylah Brown (Bakers Delight), Evie Dekker (SportsFirst) and Simone Dekker (RSL) The girls tried their hardest, but Traralgon were just too good. A terrific season by all the girls who have all improved so much. Well done for all your hard work and dedication this season. Great job girls.
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GAME ON! it’s finals time Underway: the Alberton Football Netball League finals series got underway on Saturday at Korumburra with some great football on display. In the senior games Fish Creek were able to silence Yarram at Korumburra while on Sunday, Korumburra-Bena knocked out their Bulldog counterparts Phillip Island from the competition. For full reports see pages 56 and 57. Pictured is some action from Saturday’s Reserves match that saw Korumburra-Bena victorious.
Wilson and Snell star for Opals LOCAL basketballers Kelly Wilson and Belinda Snell have helped the Australian Women’s team, the Opals, to a place in the 2014 FIBA World Championships. Wilson and Snell, who hail from Leongatha and Mirboo North respectively, both played vital roles in the FIBA Oceania Championship last weekend in Auckland and Canberra. The Opals had two games up against the New Zealand Tall Ferns and came out on top in both. Wilson had a slow but effective game in the first round only scoring two points but playing a team game with rebounds on both the offensive and defensive ends. Snell was also having an interesting game in the first with only two successful shots out of nine attempts. Despite this
• Leongatha’s Kelly Wilson. Photo credit MVP Photography.
the girls came home with a 16 point win. The second game was a different story with the local girls finding their feet. Olympian Snell came out firing shooting quickly for the Opals. She put down 17 points for Australia including five huge three point shots. Wilson was in the groove putting in the most time on the court for her whole team with almost 28 minutes of game time on the floor. She managed two buckets from beyond the arc and two from close range to give her 10 points for the game. Wilson also showed her rebounding strength claiming six for the game. Bob Wilson, Kelly’s father is very proud of his daughter. “Obviously a proud dad and very proud that we have two South Gippsland girls in the national team,” he said.
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• Mirboo North’s Belinda Snell. Photo credit MVP Photography.