The Great Southern Star - August 7, 2012 by The Great Southern Star

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 - $1.20

Dance, dance, dance MORE than 600 performances in many styles of dance filled Leongatha’s Mesley Hall at the weekend, for the annual Great Southern Star Eisteddfod. Now in its third year, the event continues to attract aspiring dancers from across Gippsland and Melbourne in record numbers. Among them were Lisa Pellin Dancers, back, from left: Ruby Adkins, Alex Webb, Siobhan Cooper and Georgia Burns. Middle, from left: Charli Burns, Jade McLennan and Tarra Funnell. Front: Taya Cameron and Maya Williams. Turn to page 2 for full coverage.

Upheaval By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland is facing significant planning changes that could alter the region’s landscape. People could have greater rights to do what they like with their land, under proposed rules. The new zones mooted by the State Government give more rights to subdivide farm land, open businesses among houses and

build supermarkets out of town centres, and neighbours would have no right to appeal. South Gippsland Shire Council confirmed those concerns on Friday. Council’s Rural Land Use Strategy will lose authority, and structure plans for Meeniyan, Nyora, Loch and Poowong – recently passed by council – face review yet again. Under the rules, a new supermarket could be built on the site of the former Korumburra saleyards without a permit, despite an inde-

pendent planning panel saying that would split the town’s commercial district to the demise of the main street. The new zones appear to conflict with council policy, and stand to cost council – and ultimately ratepayers – money. However, South Gippsland Shire Council has welcomed some of the changes in the discussion paper, Reformed Zones for Victoria, released by Planning Minister Matthew Guy. Continued on page 3.

Changes afoot: Paul Stampton, South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of strategic planning and development, and a copy of the draft planning changes.

At last, gas protesters meet Deputy Premier - page 4

PAGE 2 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

What a weekend THE Great Southern Star Eisteddfod was bigger and better than ever this year, with more than 600 performances taking place over three days of competition.

Tanya Bolam, president of the eisteddfod committee, said the event ran smoothly across the three days. “We had some fantastic feedback and there was a buzz of excitement at the eisteddfod throughout the whole weekend,” she said. The major prize of the eisteddfod, the Mirboo North and District Community Bank Rising Star award, was awarded to Heidi Freeman from KC’s School of Dance in Warragul. Mirboo North and District Community Bank Best Troupe award was given to Lisa Pellin Dancers 12 and Under tap for The Coffee Song. Summer school scholarships were awarded to Alexandra Brand and Sophie Lecchino for Dance World Studios, Rebekah Symons for the Dance Factory, Grace Hilton for the Australian Ballet, Claudia Bolam, Sophie-Rose Beaty and Bobbie-Lee Sedgman, for the National Theatre Ballet School, Emily Jeffrey for Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance and Heidi Freeman for McDonald College.

Results: • RSL Encouragement Awards: Brodie Tallon, Ruby Adkins, Hannah Vanderzalm, Chloe Adkins, Morgan Bolam and Gemma Richards; • Bass Coast Ballet School Inc Most Potential Awards: Taya Cameron, Shinae Cruise, Lauren Dodge, Jessica Roberts, Emmerson Nooy and Amy Charlton; • Junior classical champions: Heidi Freeman, first, Molly McKenzie, second and Claudia Bolam was third. Honourable mentions were given to Grace Hilton and Jessica Roberts; • Senior classical champions: Emily Jeffrey, first, Emmerson Nooy, second and Alexandra Brand was third. Honourable mentions were given to Cobie Kinnish, Ash King, Morgan Bolam and Jasmine Susic; • Junior tap champions: Heidi Freeman first, Alexandra Dodge, second and Chloe Adkins was third. Honourable mentions

Jazz champs: winners of the Maree and Ann Hemming Junior Modern/Jazz Championship 12 Years and Under, from left: Sophie Lecchino, Chloe Adkins, Leongatha, Claudia Bolam, Inverloch, Jessica Roberts, Warragul, Grace Hilton, Warragul, Heidi Freeman, Warragul and Molly McKenzie at The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod in Leongatha. Photo courtesy Nella Mitchelson Photography. were given to Sophie Lecchino, Carolyn Crisp and Jordyn Spiero; • Senior tap champions: Emily Jeffrey, first, Rebekah Symons, second and Hayley Norton was third. Honourable mentions were given to Ash King, Maddison Spiero and Lauren Mitchelson; • Junior jazz champions: Claudia Bolam, first, Heidi Freeman, second and Jessica Roberts was third.

Honourable mentions were given to Chloe Adkins, Molly McKenzie, Grace Hilton and Sophie Lecchino; and • Senior jazz champions: Emily Jeffrey, first, Alexandra Brand, second and Rebekah Symons was third. Honourable mention was given to Emmerson Nooy. • See more photos on pages 18 and 19, and in next week’s Star.

Right, Pretty in purple: Morgan Mitchelson wowed the crowd with her performance at the weekend.

Adjudicator award: winners of the adjucator’s awards at The Star eisteddfod were, back, from left: Emmerson Nooy, Chloe Adkins, Gemma Richards, Morgan Bolam, Jessica Roberts and Lauren Dodge. Front: Ruby Adkins and Taya Cameron. Photo courtesy Nella Mitchelson Photography.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 3

Roads will kill economy: Opposition By Matt Dunn SHADOW Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan said South Gippsland’s economy would suffer for years to come if its dire roads were not fixed.

Mr Donnellan visited the region last week, worried by reports that maintenance on many roads was occurring only after public complaints were made to VicRoads. The established modus operandi for maintenance crews is to mark problem areas with spray paint, then fix them soon after. But according to some maintenance workers, this practice has changed, and problems are only being fixed if and when the public complains. “What I’m hearing is alarming. If it’s true that maintenance is only happening on roads after complaints are being made to the department, the State Government needs to act,” Mr Donnellan said. “There is an immediate need for greater funding for improvements and maintenance on roads like the South Gippsland Highway around Loch and Korumburra, as well as the Bass Highway between Inverloch and Leongatha. “The previous government provided an average of $70 million of funding every year to improvements and maintenance across the Gippsland region. New

roads funding has dropped dramatically since 2010.” Mr Donnellan said: “Only $9.4 million of funding has been promised to new roads projects in the region under the Baillieu Government, $680 million less than what was spent under the previous government in the region.” Mr Donnellan believes that a failure by the Coalition Government to channel more money into South Gippsland’s roads, would see local jobs and industries put at risk. “Business across Gippsland relies on the roads to function. Farming, forestry and other major industries need good quality roads to do business,” he said. “If Gippsland’s roads aren’t properly maintained, the effects on local industries will cause unnecessary pain for jobs in towns all across the region, and that must be avoided.” Mr Donnellan said the government’s failure to maintain Gippsland’s potholed roads was a daily concern for drivers. “All Victorians deserve first class quality roads to drive on, not just the Toorak Tractor brigade in inner city Melbourne, Mr Baillieu needs to be reminded of this fact,” he said. “Mr Baillieu and the Transport Minister Terry Mulder need to stop neglecting Gippsland’s roads and drastically increase funding in the next State Budget to see future problems are avoided.”

Not happy: Shadow Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan believes South Gippsland’s economy could be adversely affected if something is not done about the dire state of local roads.

Zoning upheaval to change region

Continued from page 1. Council will hold public meetings this week to inform the community of the impact. Bass Coast Shire Council is considering its stance on the draft policy. South Gippsland’s development services director Phil Stone said: “Like most change documents, the paper offers some positive changes, some problematic ones and others that are simply hard to determine their impact at this stage. “Positive impacts could be that Residential Zones are more adaptable and that accommodation facilities could be built in the Farming Zones. “However I am concerned that retail enterprises could be built in Rural Activity Zones, industry in Farming Zones and that section 173 agreements could be removed. Supermarkets could be built with no permit in Industrial 3 zones and could split town centres.” Tenders for council’s Industrial Land Use Strategy were due to close last Friday, but that brief is likely to need further work, as will the brief for council’s Housing Settlement Strategy. Council’s Rural Land Use Strategy was imposed to restrict housing in the Farming Zone to protect agricultural land but the new Farming and Rural Activity zones con-

tradict that intention. Previously, when someone subdivided a home, they were bound by a section 173 agreement (under the Planning and Environment Act) not to undertake further subdivisions, but those would be removed in both zones. The policy now states the Farming Zone is designed to retain the population to support rural communities. Industrial businesses such as panel beaters or a cheese factory could open in the Farming Zone, and a bed and breakfast could cater for up to 10 people at once. Neighbours would have no avenue for appeal. Any retail business would be allowed in the Rural Activity Zone, such as that spanning north of Korumburra and Leongatha, with a permit. Lots in such zones would be able to be subdivided down to 2ha in-

stead of the current 8ha, regardless of neighbours’ objections. Under the new General Residential Zone, businesses could open on a main road within 100m of an existing Business Zone, effectively expanding a town’s central business district. “It could happen in Mirboo North and the shopping centre could expand either side of the highway,” Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said. All business zones

would be replaced by Commercial One and Two Zones. Supermarkets up to 2000 square metres - the average size of most supermarkets in the shire with shops covering 500 square metres would be allowed out of the main streets of town in industrial zones without a permit. Examples include on the former Korumburra saleyards site and the bulky goods zone council proposed for the South Gippsland Highway, south of Leongatha.

“We could end up with a supermarket there (on the bulky goods site at Leongatha) when that was not the intention,” Mr Stampton said. Council will continue with its bid to rezone the former Korumburra Shire complex from Public Use Zone to Business One Zone, and will take that proposal to an independent planning panel. Council will hold two public information sessions about the zoning changes this week: • Thursday, August 9, 6pm - 8pm at Meet-

ing Room 2, Leongatha Memorial Hall complex; and • Friday, August 10, 9am - 11am at Community Meeting Rooms, Korumburra. Council will hold a public briefing to explore the ramifications for South Gippsland at 11am on August 22 at the Leongatha RSL. A special council meeting would be held on Wednesday, August 29 to finalise council’s submission to the minister by the deadline of September 21.

PAGE 4 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Coal gas will boost economy: Peter Ryan By Brad Lester COAL seam gas has the potential to benefit South Gippsland’s economy, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said yesterday (Monday). “This is about examining the capacity to add to the diversity of our community and our economy in a way that does no harm, but will on the other hand offer the prospect of encouraging employment and economic activity for us,” he told The Star. The Gippsland South MLA has pledged to meet with the public to discuss their concerns, but not until more information about the industry comes to hand. The Star last week urged Mr Ryan to visit the electorate to meet with constituents to discuss their concerns about coal seam gas. Mr Ryan chatted with coal seam gas protesters at Koonwarra briefly on Friday, before entering a National Party function at the hall. He said coal seam gas mining would only be allowed if miners proved their extraction techniques posed no threat to the environment, agriculture and the water table. “My approach to coal seam gas is that we are continually looking for ways of adding value to our communities and diversifying our economic base,” Mr Ryan said. While exploration could occur in the region with 18 months, Mr Ryan said the process of securing a mining licence was far more “tortuous, time consuming and rigid”, and believed regulations were strong enough to protect other industries and human health. “The fact is, there is not the slightest,

Straight to the top: coal seam gas mining opponents, Pat Fraser from Toora, Maree Goodwin from Leongatha and Ursula Camburn from Port Welshpool, got the chance to briefly voice their concerns with Victorian Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South, Peter Ryan in Koonwarra last Friday. remotest prospect of any production of coal seam gas in some form for many, many years, even if it is that a discovery is confirmed,” he said. “People can be assured that whatever happens, there are an enormous number of checks and balances in place to make sure that we are in no way adversely impacted by any of this process. “I, as the local member, as Deputy Premier, and as Minister for Regional and Rural Development, but primarily as someone who has had the honour to represent the region for 20 years, will give that undertaking to our

community.” Mr Ryan said the safety of water tables would be paramount, even during exploration. “Unless there is a guarantee that is given that in no way will the water table will be undermined, they will simply not be permitted to look for it, yet along extract it,” he said. Mr Ryan said his commitment to the electorate remained as strong as ever, declaring it “one of the most magnificent” regions in Australia. “Agriculture is our heartbeat. There is no conceivable way I will permit the prospect of any damage being done,” he said.

Weather station forecast accurate By Jacob de Kunder SOUTH Gippsland’s farmers, fishermen, boaters and tourist operators will have access to reliable local weather data and forecasts. Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan announced $206,000 from the Victorian Government for a weather station at Yanakie on Friday. The station will be built at Raoul and Julie Pridham’s property. “Because there is no local Bureau of Meteorology data or automated weather station in the district, local farmers, fishermen, recreational boaters and tourist operators are forced to make their own weather predictions and weather-related business decisions,” Mr Ryan said. “The new Automated Weather Station will provide consistent, reliable, locally-based weather data and forecasts that will allow local farmers to make

well informed decisions about everything from calving, lambing and herd management, to spraying and sowing.” “A recent DPI report indicated the benefit of this project to the Lower Tarwin district could be more than $8.3 million in reduced loss and increased income. For example, accurate weather forecasting will enable local dairy farmers to significantly reduce the impact of facial eczema in cattle, leading to savings across the district worth about $6.5 million.” Mr Ryan said the Automated Weather Station was the first project to be funded through the government’s $890,000 Lower Tarwin District Advancing Country Towns project, which would provide $156,000, with a further $20,000 to be provided through the government’s Recreational Fishing Initiative and $30,000 via a Marine Safety Grant. While in Yanakie, Mr Ryan also announced a further $23,600 would be

made available to fund a pre-accredited training initiative for those working in farming in Venus Bay, Lower Tarwin, Dumbalk and Meeniyan. “This initiative will improve access to further education and training and create new pathways to nationally accredited training and employment,” Mr Ryan said. “As part of this project, Foster Community House will deliver a range of cours-

es, from farm IT skills, land stewardship, and soil health, to an introduction to family, aged and disability services, as well as pre-employment training. “These training programs will also be offered in Venus Bay, Lower Tarwin, Dumbalk and Meeniyan, so participants won’t have far to travel. “With many people leaving the district to meet their education and employment needs, it's hoped

that this initiative will encourage more young people to stay in or return to the district.” Mr Ryan said the Lower Tarwin District ACT project would provide $8600 towards the total project cost, with the remaining $15,000 to be provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, with the Foster Community House to provide in-kind support worth $2000.

Weather for working: Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan with Raoul and Julie Pridham whose property will house the weather station and Tarwin Valley Advancing Country Towns project manager Norman Walker.

Councils face super budget hole BASS Coast Shire Council is yet to determine how it will fund a superannuation shortfall of around $4 million. Bass Coast Shire Council is awaiting confirmation of the exact amount it will need to contribute to a superannuation scheme for longstanding employees. South Gippsland Shire Council expects a bill of $4.6 million. The shortfall will be incurred under a compulsory State Government scheme for local government staff. Bass Coast CEO Allan Bawden said early indications are Bass Coast’s contribution

would be around $4 million. “However we are still waiting on official confirmation of the exact amount. Once we know this, we will look into how it will fund it,” he said. “All Victorian councils are in exactly the same position and we have heard that the shortfall across all 79 councils could be as much as $450 million.” Mr Bawden said that although the defined benefits superannuation scheme was closed in 1993, all councils across Victoria were affected. “This super scheme gave employees a guaranteed superannuation amount on retirement,

based on years of service,” he said. “Every Victorian council will have long serving employees who are still contributing to the scheme, as well as retired staff who are drawing on the scheme as a pension. “The shortfall has arisen because there are no new members. As more people retire, there won’t be enough money going in to guarantee the scheme is fully funded.” Another payment will be due on July 1, 2013 and South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils are expected to face a bill. South Gippsland council paid $850,164 in February 2011.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 5

Gas five years away - if that By Jane Ross COMMERCIAL production of coal seam gas in South Gippsland – if it goes ahead – won’t happen for at least five years. The Department of Primary Industry’s (DPI) executive director of earth resources regulation Doug Sceney said that during the department’s mining exploration information session at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha last Wednesday. He said this was the first time the DPI had run information on mining exploration in that format. Detractor Jessica Harrison of Wonthaggi, described the arrangement as “speed dating”. Asked why the DPI hadn’t mounted an information session earlier, Mr Sceney replied, “I wish we’d be doing this sooner. We’ve said openly and honestly we need to do more.” That “more” could come in the form of public meetings. Up to 14 DPI representatives, plus two each from Southern Rural Water (SRW) and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) attended the event in the Dakers Centre. A planned, timed flood of Lock the Gate members didn’t eventuate and the occasional visit by a police divvy van proved to be overkill.

A handful of protesters agreed to a DPI request to keep their banners out of the centre, but they weren’t happy when a department representative asked about taking a photo of them with the signs. The answer was a curt “no”. Glenn Cant of Koonwarra, who has been selling Lock the Gate signs, spent hours at the session, saying later he learnt “a little bit” but remains sceptical. He said he didn’t have great faith in the DPI and EPA because of the Morwell River breach of the Yallourn open cut. Neither does Neil Rankine of Wonthaggi, who complained the DPI’s data base was out of date. He said exploration licence EL5180 covering the coast from The Gurdies to Wonthaggi was listed as active, when it was to have expired last October and DPI representatives could not say if it had been renewed. Mr Rankine said another licence, EL5270, the largest one surrounding Wonthaggi, was listed under an old company name. “This does not give us much faith that the people responsible for administering the Mining Act are even in touch with what is going on.” Mr Rankine said his questioning of the bureaucrats drew the information that if a miner wants to mine on your land, that’s it, “no matter what process you went through with gov-

Questions: Glenn Cant, Neil Rankine and Chris O’Reilly (right) talk to Mark Ritch, program manager, community engagement with the DPI’s earth resources regulation branch.

Message: protesters Maree Goodwin of Leongatha, Pat Fraser from Toora, Rose O’Connor of Foster, Jessica Harrison of Wonthaggi and Ursula Camburn of Port Welshpool. They complied with a request to leave their banners outside the Dakers Centre, but wouldn’t allow DPI representatives to take their photo. ernment departments”. Mr Sceney said the advent of coal seam gas mining in South Gippsland wasn’t a given. “Victoria is in the very early stages. No one is testing for coal seam gas yet and no one knows if it will be commercially viable. “We’re very aware of the high state of concern (in the community) and I hope it helps by us getting out like this.” He suggested people with concerns should “come and tell us” via the DPI’s regional or Melbourne office. Asked how coal or coal seam gas mining in South Gippsland fitted with the Gippsland Food Plan, Mr Sceney said, “The Victorian Government wants to see agriculture and resource industries operate in ways compatible

with the community’s expectations. “It’s one use of land versus another. Balancing is what we as a community have to do.” Asked what activity follows the granting of a mining exploration licence, Mr Sceney said first there is generally “very basic activity”, then low impact activity such as gathering small samples of rock, soil or stream sediments. Deeper sampling follows. “All the while we are breathing down the miners’ necks. They need to come to us for approval and we can set a bond to cover liability.” Miners need to obtain the agreement of a landholder or a compensation agreement. If there is friction over the compensation, either party can take it to VCAT. The tribunal then determines the compensation, but Mr Sceney

stressed VCAT doesn’t have the right to say “yes or no” to the mining. A mine has to have a municipal planning permit or go through an Environmental Effects Statement (EES). “I’ve been involved in a large number of EES, they’re usually pretty robust. “No government is going to fast track or push through an EES for mining.” Mr Sceney said the groundwater resource is protected under legislation that is “quite strong”. He said he hoped people would feel better informed following the session and hoped they’d feel “a little more comfort” from it. “You can’t be a good regulator without getting out and talking to the community you’re serving.”

PAGE 6 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Landcarers unite THE Bass Valley Landcare community gathered at the property of Ian and Joan James to participate in a community revegetation day on Sunday. Located at the top of the Tozer and Tenant creeks, the property is one of many situated in the high priority catchment of Candowie Reservoir and Western Port Bay. Some 22 dedicated landcarers planted in excess of 2300 tube stock in three hours. “It was a wonderful effort by everyone,” Joel Geoghegan, Bass Coast Landcare Network coordinator said.

The project is part of an ongoing program of property improvement works being implemented by the Jameses. In the past 10 years they have planted more than 18,000 plants which has transformed their property. “I’m very grateful for all the support I receive through the Bass Valley Landcare Group and their partners,” Mr James said. “It enables me to undertake revegetation works in the creeks and gullies that I view as essential to the sustainable management of my farm. “The benefits are obvious: it’s a nicer place to live for me and my cattle, it’s easier and safer to manage as I am not losing stock in steep

boggy gullies, and I contribute to a healthier catchment.” After the hard work had been completed, the enthusiastic planters were invited back for a barbecue lunch and refreshments. The project is part of a broader Bass Valley Landcare Group revegetation program funded through the Federal Government’s Caring for our Country Program. Holden, Westernport Water and Melbourne Water also actively contribute to the project as Landcare partners. If you wish to become involved the Bass Valley Landcare Group revegetation programs contact Joel Geoghegan from the Bass Coast Landcare Network on 5678 2335.

Planting day: helping to improve the local catchment, Bass Valley Landcare Group volunteers planted thousands of trees on Sunday.

Dialysis hopes THE new Leongatha Memorial Hospital will have the capacity to provide dialysis. “The area referred to as chemotherapy/day procedures is configured to be able to deliver dialysis at some future time,” Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Gary Templeton said. “On that basis, we have the capacity for up to six chairs, as we do for chemotherapy.” He said some defined level of activity is usually a precursor to funding being made available and he doesn’t expect such activity within the next three to five years.

That being so, he is unable to predict when dialysis might be available at Leongatha. Mr Templeton said Bass Coast Regional Health is “the designated service point locally” for dialysis. Leongatha Memorial Hospital used to offer dialysis years ago, but that was before Mr Templeton’s time. He said he understood demand and developing a sustainable service were key issues. “One bed and very few patients was not a viable option ether to operate or to maintain skills.” Mr Templeton added there is a worldwide trend towards supported home dialysis.

Road changes THIS year’s heavy rain has created havoc on the Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road at Almurta. There have been land slips and rock falls necessitating traffic control measures. These have been put in place by Bass Coast Shire Council and include school buses using alternative routes, traffic lights at two affected sections, signs and bollards. Motorists have apparently lost patience with the traffic lights and are ignoring them. The lights have been damaged too. While not endorsing that behaviour, council infrastructure director Felicity Sist has had to find a solution. Traffic lights at Jones Road have been replaced by signs and Ms Sist is asking drivers to be patient and obey all lights and signs. She said the State Government has reimbursed council $117,798 for work done on three slippage sites and is considering council’s application for further funding under the Natural Disaster Financial Assistance Program.

POLICE BRIEFS Drug charges LEONGATHA Police intercepted a 25-year-old Leongatha man last Thursday, in possession of drugs in the town’s McIndoe Park. He will be charged on summons.

Burglary attempted A BURGLARY was reported in Saturn Parade at Venus Bay over the weekend. Neighbours reported seeing torches in the back

yard after their dogs began to bark. The owner of the house arrived the next day to find power tools at the door, but nothing stolen. If anyone saw anything suspicious in that area on Friday night, phone Inverloch Police on 5674 1202.

Man arrested INVERLOCH Police arrested and remanded a 40year-old Inverloch man in custody on Saturday for assaulting his partner and breaching an intervention order.

The man appeared in Latrobe Valley court yesterday (Monday), where bail was refused. He will remain remanded in custody to appear again on Friday, August10.

Got him

A 39-YEAR-OLD Inverloch man was arrested yesterday (Monday) by Inverloch Police for numerous burglaries in the Inverloch township. He was interviewed and charged, before being taken to Latrobe Valley court for a remand hearing.

Hail blamed for accident HAIL may have caused two vehicles to run off the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra yesterday morning (Monday). The two accidents were unrelated and no injuries were reported. One vehicle went off the road at the intersection of the highway at the Koonwarra-Inverloch Road intersection, and the other vehicle left the road between Koonwarra and the saleyards.

Off road: one of the cars involved in two accidents at Koonwarra.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 7

Business optimism runs high By Simone Short DESPITE the ongoing departure of workers from the Victorian Desalination Plant, businesses are optimistic about the future of the Bass Coast. Real estate agents in Wonthaggi and Inverloch believed there was no better time to rent property, with an influx of high quality homes becoming available. Wonthaggi Stockdale and Leggo property manager Sue Smith said the market had been “slow moving” lately, but was beginning to pick up. At peak, they were renting 150 homes to desal workers, but that figure has since dropped to 80 and will continue to decrease. “We’re getting around 10 to 15 more properties becoming available than usual every month, and that’s definitely due to desal employees moving on,” she said. “We’re still leasing and people are still enquiring. Certainly while we’ve still got high vacancies, we’re renting. It’s just a little slower than normal.” Fellow property manager Cara Sheerin said many tenants are also “upgrading” to better quality homes and the presence of desal workers has improved the rental market. “There are definitely good quality family homes available at very reasonable prices,” she said. “We had a real shortage pre-desal, but it really encouraged investment down here.” The property managers also agree the construction of the Wonthaggi Plaza was a sign of good times ahead for development in the town.

Meanwhile in Inverloch, the rental market is booming. Inverloch Southcoast First National principal director Blair Hodges said while an influx of rental properties were coming back onto the market, they were being snapped up right away. “We are getting a lot of properties back onto our rental list, but we are finding there is a strong demand in Inverloch – lots of people are returning back to the area,” he said. “There’s been a slight drop in rental price and we’re renting properties quite easily. There’s a lot of variety on the market and it’s exciting times; beforehand, people didn’t even bother looking in Inverloch, but now there’s so much opportunity for potential tenants, whether they’re looking for a brand new or older beach shacks.” Mr Hodges said the majority of holiday houses rented to desal workers were also returning onto the holiday market. Meanwhile, businesses who came to the area around the same time as the desal plant were planning on staying put. Branch manager at Coates Hire, Marcus Loughran, said the completion of the desal project would not affect the Wonthaggi business. “How we’ve set up at Coates is that we have an on-site compound at the desalination plant. We’ve actually been set up in the town to service everyone bar the desal,” he said. “Even before the desal had planned to come to Wonthaggi, Coates had.” Mr Loughran said trades in the Bass Coast were extremely busy. “There are lots of projects going on like the Leongatha hospital, the RACV

at Inverloch and the new plaza in Wonthaggi,” he said. “There’s also a lot of road works down at Bass with the new freeway extension going on. Work wise, there’s not much in Victoria, but we’ve certain-

ly got busy branches in Wonthaggi.” Mr Loughran said it was unlikely big businesses would have come to the Bass Coast for the short term. “Companies like Coates and Bunnings – they do their research,” he said.

Ready to rent: Wonthaggi Stockdale and Leggo property managers Sue Smith, Jasmine Goon and Kara Sheerin show a rental property, one of many available now desal workers have begun to leave.

State should pay desal damage By Jane Ross BASS Coast Shire Council is chasing the State Government for the $1.6 million that it’s costing to restore South Dudley Road, Wonthaggi. The road was chewed up mercilessly by a large number of concrete trucks plying from West Area Road to the desalination plant in Lower Powlett Road. The latter was sealed by the council at government expense before construction of the desalination plant began, but state largesse didn’t extend to West Area Road, where the Donmix concrete plant is. Council CEO Allan Bawden said council insisted the concrete trucks access the plant along the already-sealed South Dudley Road. But it came at a cost. The council recently spent $400,000 repair-

ing some of the road, but Mr Bawden said there is $1.2 million worth of works to go. He said the state is responsible for paying because it was a government decision that all haulage to the plant would be off the Bass Highway. Mr Bawden said because of the shire’s ongoing growth, the scaling down of the desalination workforce wouldn’t be disastrous. Delays in construction have also benefited the shire’s economy. “Twelve months ago, we were told 200 (desalination) construction workers would be continuing on for two years, so that’s 200 extra jobs for two years longer.” “I acknowledge there has been a bit of a slowdown generally, but the long-term population growth is very positive and things will pick up in due course.” Asked if he expected the plant to become a tourist attraction, Mr Bawden replied, “We’ve always argued there should be a tourism ele-

Desal staff dwindles THERE are still around 1000 workers on the desalination plant site, plus 400 staff. According to Thiess Degremont community relations manager Karen Lee, these numbers will continue to reduce. The March 2012 Westpac Bass Coast Economic Monitor notes an average 226 people finished their work and left the site for each month of that period. By the end of March, a total of 2605 had left the site. The highly complex commissioning

of the plant has been underway since the middle of last year and will continue until “reliability testing” is finalised in February 2013. Ms Lee said commissioning includes more than 200,000 tests involving 28,500 pieces of equipment. “It is designed to confirm that the desalination plant can reliably produce high quality drinking water in commercial quantities as required under AquaSure’s contract.

Farmers win council’s ear IT’S a step forward. That’s how Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman described a council decision to form a rural engagement group to address farming sector concerns including its rates burden. Farmers in the shire have long wanted a differ-

ential rate, believing they pay too much. But councillors have not been in favour of that, saying it would place more of a burden on commercial and residential ratepayers. Cr Phil Wright said food producers are facing a set of challenges far greater

“Coates decided to put a branch in Wonthaggi before places like Melton, Pakenham and Craigieburn, because it’s been identified as being bigger in growth than some corridors in Melbourne.”

than ever. “We must help farmers get through their far-reaching problem and that problem is globalisation. Our economy is based on tourism with our broad landscapes of farms and they’re not rewarded for it. “I don’t like that.”

ment.” He said the desalination coastal park in itself would be a tourism adjunct, its walking tracks linking with the rail trail “and the rail trail gets a lot of use”. Mr Bawden said the plant is a show piece in the world and he expects a lot of overseas visitors will come to see it. “The scale of it is extraordinary.” He was unable to put a dollar figure on the overall economic impact of construction, nor could he guess the cost to council. In the early days, he said, half of his time was devoted to dealing with desalination issues. The council also employed a desalination officer and various trips were undertaken to view desalination plants in other parts of Australia. The topic dominated council meetings. And all of that doesn’t include the mountains of work done on a submission to the Environmental Effects Statement that was forced on the government before construction began.

PAGE 8 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Wet here, dry there, say rain charts JULY was a month of mixed rainfall results, with some areas of South Gippsland recording less than average rainfall, while others recorded their wettest July in years. Neville Buckland of Fish Creek recorded 45.5mm of rain at his Fish Creek farm last month, which is around half the rainfall he would expect for this time of year. So far this year, he has received 816mm and by this time last year, he had recorded 970mm.

“This has been our driest July since 1976, when we had 36mm,” Mr Buckland said. “It is also the fifth driest July I have recorded. The paddocks were drying up a fair bit in the last week or so, however the 16mm on the last weekend of the month has made them a bit sloppy again.” Leongatha on the other hand, was a different story. “It was a very wet and miserable July for us,” Kay Peru said. “We had 21 wet days, which is the most we’ve had for a

very long time.” In July, Ms Peru recorded 133.9mm of rain, which is the highest July rainfall that has been recorded by her in several years. “In July 2011 we had 101.1mm fall, in 2010 we had 72.7mm, in 2009 we had 92.4mm and in 2008 we had 112mm,” she said. The year to date total for Leongatha is up to 643.5mm, only slightly behind last year, which was 667mm. “It’s only one month to spring, so let’s hope it’s not a wet one for us, as I think we’ve had enough rain.”

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 9

Big Cat hunt still on By Matt Dunn THE State Government has vowed to deliver on a pre-election promise by Deputy Premier Peter Ryan to prove or disprove the existence of Big Cats.

Although the investigation is yet to begin, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh said the government still had the mysterious creature in the cross hairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Baillieu Government is continuing to deliver on its promises and will conduct an investigation into the issue,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The DPI officers who will undertake the study are currently busy conducting additional ground baiting, and we consider that program to be a priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation will use evidence gained from the field work of Parks staff and wild doggers, as well as the result of species survey work routinely undertaken on public land.â&#x20AC;? One wild dogger has kept detailed dairies of Big Cat sightings since about

1998, but was warned off speaking about it to the media. DPI has previously enforced a strict policy of denying the mysterious creatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence. But Mr Walsh said all â&#x20AC;&#x153;relevant literature from DSE and DPI, as well as other agencies such as Parks Victoria, will be examined in the study.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Specialist scientists from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (at the Department of Sustainability and Environment) will conduct the study using existing literature, reports, correspondence and other evidence,â&#x20AC;? he said. Hopes of producing indisputable evidence were unlikely, however, as the search is not designed to kill or capture, rather: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scientists will make an informed assessment of the likelihood of the existence of big cats in Victoria, to inform any future actions.â&#x20AC;? Binginwarri farmer Ron Jones, who lost countless stock over the years to what he believes were Big Cat attacks, is skeptical that the investigation would be genuine. Mr Jones wrote many letters in the

past to politicians and DPI, but action was never taken on his claims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On past experience, I think the investigation would just be window dressing. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it back to the DPI hierarchy, who will deny it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not really going to talk to the blokes with their feet on the ground. Unfortunately, in a way, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nothing really happening for the past couple of years. Whether the fires have cleaned them out or what, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;? Mr Jones said attacks on his own livestock had stopped altogether. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They started logging in the hills behind us about five years ago and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had no trouble since then,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trucks start here at about four in the morning. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough to frighten any bloody thing.â&#x20AC;? Mr Jones said that if the investigation were a genuine one, it would take the voluminous diaries of the aforementioned DPI dogger as evidence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reports that he has put in are enough to confirm that they are there,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Out there?: the State Government will determine whether or not Big Cats exist in Victoria. Mr Jones said the files kept by the Australian Rare Fauna Research Association (ARFRA) should also be used. The voluntary, not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to recording and investigating sightings of unusual animals.

TAFE to stay in Leongatha GIPPSTAFE has put to rest rumours the Leongatha campus will close, confirming last week that a broad range of courses would continue to run for South Gippsland. With the cuts to TAFE budgets across the state, it had been widely rumoured that the Leongatha campus would be one of the major casualties, but acting chief executive officer Ian Carroll said that was not the case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Leongatha campus, which officially opened only last year, remains one of the key assets for TAFE training in the Gippsland region,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a need for the courses we run in the South Gippsland area and we are committed to running as many courses as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, we have had to reconsider some courses and as a consequence reduce staff

numbers. This was a difficult decision and not one of our choosing but has been forced upon us by the cuts to TAFE budgets.â&#x20AC;? Mr Carroll said the public support expressed for GippsTAFE and all of the other providers in the TAFE sector has been gratifying for staff, management and students in what has been a difficult time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The number of courses GippsTAFE continues to offer remains extremely broad,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GippsTAFE will continue to provide courses in a diverse range of skills, including finance and business, education support, health and community services, general education for adults, sustainability and environment, and in several service industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of these courses are available through the Leongatha campus and we also provide courses online, which people in South

Gippsland have undertaken in the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank the many people and parts of our community who have shown us such fantastic support and we want to assure everyone that GippsTAFE will continue to develop the skills and knowledge needed in our region.â&#x20AC;? Eastern Victorian MLC Johan Scheffer said multi-million dollar funding cut to the TAFE system was a National Party betrayal of Gippsland voters who had massively supported them in recent elections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make no mistake, these cuts will hurt. They will close TAFE campuses and shut down courses. Gippsland is facing profound economic changes over the restructuring of the energy industry. At a time when we need an injection of funds and support to help re-skill our workforce, this government pulls the plug, hanging Gippsland out to dry,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Desal reserve one of biggest

Region must grow MORE businesses, residents and tourists will be lured to the region under a new plan by South Gippsland Shire Council. Those are the goals of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy, now released for community consultation. The plan lists numerous initiatives to achieve those goals, including creating town investment brochures, shopping and dining guides, official visitor guides and advocating for the rollout of the National Broadband Network to include smaller townships. The strategy will direct councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development and tourism vision for the next five years. According to the draft strategy, South Gippsland has more than 7000 businesses with an annual output of about $2.7 billion. Food production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the combination of agriculture and manufacturing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; underpins the economy. The region has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Australia. The strategy notes South Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population will increase substantially in the future and place high demands on infrastructure.

Reach Your Potential

Education and Training

ONE of the biggest single ecological restoration projects of its kind in Victoria is being created adjacent to the desalination plant.

AquaSure spokesperson John Ridley said millions of indigenous trees and shrubs will be planted on 225 hectares of reserve, reinstating vegetation cleared over past decades. The reserve will include wetlands, woodland and coastal heath landscapes, new habitat for local fauna and a network of paths for local cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. It will be open to the public. Mr Ridley said the reserve should be finished late next year. It will also contain a viewing platform from which visitors will be able to see the desalination plant. Signs will deliver information about the plant and others dotted around the reserve will detail the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural heritage, flora and fauna. Mr Ridley said AquaSure expects the plant to be of great interest to national and international water, technical and engineering industries, as well as educational institutions and the general public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at the potential for a scheduling visiting program.â&#x20AC;? But this would have to be in line with the efficient and safe operation and maintenance of the plant. There would â&#x20AC;&#x153;undoubtedlyâ&#x20AC;? be an industry visitor program which would include access to the plant viewing area within the administration building. Mr Ridley said there was no intention for AquaSure to market the plan as a tourism destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in discussions with council and other organisations about how we might work with them to promote the plant and the ecological reserve,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Since its inception in 1984, ARFRA has collated and analysed over 10,000 reports of animals resembling Pumas, Panthers and Tasmanian Tigers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they would open their case files, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got enough evidence to confirm that they exist,â&#x20AC;? he said.

AusChem Chemical users course: Wed 29th August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 31st August 3 day course $300.00

School visit: students from South Coast Christian College in Leongatha enjoyed a visit from the Watoto Choir last Thursday. The choir performed to the public at Leongatha Memorial Hall last Thursday night. Front, from left, Leila, Paul, Leticia, Perry and Paul. Middle row, from left Geoffrey, Hannah, Ceasor and Jack, with Alex at the back. More photos next week.

Transport request BASS Coast Shire councillors want VicRoads and the Department of Transport to fund a study into the future transport needs of Phillip Island and San Remo. They agreed to a motion suggested by Cr Peter Paul, who said there are concerns about growth and resulting pressure on

existing transport infrastructure and the location of the transport interchange in Cowes. Cr Paul said considering the transport needs as a whole for Phillip Island and San Remo, would help inform grant applications to VicRoads and the Department of Transport.

! " # % & & & & " ' ( ) * ) + ) ,

) - # /

) # & 4 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws: 56 7 58 :

( * ( 5662 6700 > : ? > : @ B C D( E

PAGE 10 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

THE Lyrebird Auxiliary is holding a movie night at Stadium Cinemas in Leongatha to raise money for equipment for the hospital. It is opening night, for the movie The Sapphires. The film is set in the ’60s and is about a quartet of young talented singers from a remote aboriginal mission, discovered and guided by a kind-hearted manager. It is inspired by the remarkable true story of writer Tony Briggs’ mother and three aunts. So come along on Thursday, August 9 at 6.45pm and enjoy the movie, followed by supper. Feel free to wear ’60s glitz and bling if you wish! Tickets are available from Sue Ritchie 0400 931

484, Insight Real Estate, 5 McCartin Street, Leongatha, or on the night. PHILLIP Island Helicopters is doing their part in raising money for local footballer, Beau Vernon. Enjoy a flight on the weekend of August 11 and 12 and 25 per cent of all flight sales from the airport will be donated to the Beau Vernon Appeal. Visit phillipislandhelicopters.com. au for more information, or to book call 5956 7316. ON July 31 the 2nd Leongatha Scout Troop invested four new Scouts into the troop and presented a green cord and scout medallion badge to a scout. The four scouts invested were Sabastian Willis, Chloe Simpson,

Cameron Chalmers and Kye Leicester. Lauren Baudinette was presented with the highest award a scout can achieve in the scout section, the scout medallion. She was presented with her medallion by her father and scout leader Geoff Baudinette. It has taken Lauren four years to earn this award and the troop would like to say well done to Lauren for all the hard work she has done to get this far. Lauren will go to Melbourne later in the year to a presentation with around 200 other scouts. HENRIETTAS in Leongatha will be taking part in Cafe Smart on August 10. From every coffee sold, $1 will go toward helping

New bed: Athol Worthy, president of Korumburra Lions presented Clive Paterson with a cheque for $2000 to go towards a specialised bed for one of the new units at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra. Clive Paters was the guest speaker a recent Korumburra Lions business meeting held at the Austral Hotel on behalf of Carinya Lodge, a low care hostel for the elderly in Korumburra. Clive spoke to members about building another 27 more units at the facility. This is good news for Carinya as there is a long waiting list but they need funds from service clubs to assist them. The Lions Dinner Dance will be held on October 27 at the Korumburra Recreation Centre. Members of the public are asked to join us to hear Loud ‘n’ Clear, an eight piece band who will play a variety of music for your pleasure. This event will be 6.30pm for 7pm until midnight. Drinks will be at bar prices. Only $35 per person. Tables of up to 10 are available. Contact Lorelle on 0488 401 007 to secure your place

homeless people. One hundred per cent of the donations made will go towards funding grassroots projects on a local level. Projects provide emergency aid and accommodation, as well as promoting social inclusion, empowerment and sustainable change to help people avoid or move out of homelessness. So on August 10, support Henriettas in their support of local people affected by homelessness. THE Leukaemia Foundation is calling on local help to make Gippsland a place where hope shines for blood cancer cures this September. Light the Night is the Leukaemia Foundation’s inspiring twilight walk to help cure blood cancer, by raising funds for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma research. Events are held across Australia and help is needed to give more people in regional and rural Victoria the opportunity to attend. The Leukaemia Foundation says Light the Night brings communities together and is made possible with support from sponsors. The foundation aims to raise $2 million this year to continue investing in vital research. To find out more about hosting a Light the Night Community Walk, call the team on1800 500 088 or visit www.lightthenight.org. au today. ATTENTION all grant seekers in the Mirboo North District. A reminder that the

What a night: Jeanne Dekker celebrated her 40th birthday recently with a huge disco themed party at the Leongatha footy rooms, attended by more than 120 guests all dressed to the theme. A highlight of the night was the performance of the dancers doing a Saturday Night Fever rendition. And, no, Jeanne’s husband Frank declined to be John Travolta! Pictured back, from left, Annette Marshman, Jeanne Dekker and Tash Berry. Front, from left, Renae Littlejohn, Kim Biggs and Cindy Munro. Mirboo North and District Community Foundation 2012 grant program opens on Monday, August 13. The foundation runs a grants program for Mirboo North and the surrounding districts including the townships of Boolarra, Darlimurla, Dumbalk, Thorpdale and Yinnar. The total value allocated this year is up to $75,000 which is a major increase over previous years. In addition, the maximum grant has been increased from $10,000 to $20,000. The foundation welcomes applications for smaller projects; however it is also looking to attract larger innovative projects

in the foundation’s priority areas of health, wellbeing and youth. Applications close on Friday, October 5. There will be an information evening for any interested community organisations on Monday, August 13 at the RSL Hall, 1 Baromi Road, Mirboo North commencing at 7pm. DO you have any jigsaw puzzles, other puzzles or brainteasers, or children’s puzzles that you aren’t using right now? The St Peter’s Ladies Guild would love to borrow them for a Daffodil Festival Display. If you can help, please contact Coral on 5662 2571 or Marion on 5662 4432.

HAVE you just cleaned out your cupboards and found a whole lot of things you no longer require? You can donate them to the Inverloch Primary School’s Easter Fair at any time. They have placed a large red bin in the foyer of the school for you to place any unwanted/used clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories, quality home wares, toys, bric-a-brac, books, CDs and DVDs. Please note, they cannot accept any electrical goods including computers. For larger donation items, please phone Michelle Sim 0434 877 215 or Sandy Norton 0417 981 934.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 11

Funding falls short By Jacob de Kunder STATE and Federal governments have not put enough funding aside for a National Disability Insurance Scheme pilot project, Gippsland Carers Association president Jean Topps said.

Donation received: the Leongatha Memorial Hospital is the proud owner of a new portable defibrillator, thanks to a donation from the Inverloch and District Lions Club. From left, Anne Rivera, Geoff Cole, unit manager Neil Langstaff, Ngaire McCallum and Neil Everitt.

Heart starter for hospital

THE Inverloch and District Lions Club donated $3000 to the Leongatha Memorial Hospital yesterday (Monday) to buy a new defibrillator. The small, versatile unit was purchased to replace a previous unit that was no longer current. Neil Langstaff, director of nursing at the hospital, said the service appreciated the donation. President of the Inverloch and District Lions Club, Geoff Cole, said the club

looked forward to continuing its support of the hospital. “The funds have come from our 201112 fundraising year and we are also making a similar donation to the Wonthaggi Hospital,” committee member, Neil Everitt said. “We currently have 30 members in our club, but always welcome new people to join. We are also always on the lookout for more ways to support the community.” If anybody is interested in joining, phone president Geoff Cole on 5674 6030.

The pilot will allow one million dollars to go to 5000 people living with disabilities in the Barwon region over four years. “This comes down to about $20,000 per person over the four years,” Ms Topps said. “You cannot supply a fully supported accommodation service for that kind of money. “Those kind of services cost around $140,000 per person per year.” Ms Topps is concerned some people may get very little due to lack of funds. “One can only assume that if they supplying funding packages for people to get supported accommodation then a whole bunch of those 5000 will be getting very little,” she said. “And that might result in just being a bit of in-home support or something.” Ms Topps said the government should be committing more money to people with disabilities in the nearer future. “Our concern is that there are currently about

3500 people on the high priority accommodation and support list in Victoria alone, many of whom are already in crisis situations who are not going to benefit from any of this plan at all,” she said. “And the Victorian Government has failed in their budget to allow any support for these people while they organise the NDIS roll-out. “That’s a big concern especially for all the ageing parent carers in Gippsland. “They may have to wait until 2018 and beyond be-

fore we have any such service in Gippsland.” Wonthaggi Moonya CEO Barney Hanily is happy the government is moving forward on the issue. “I commend anyone that is taking steps towards an NDIS,” he said. “We’ve got 5000 people getting $5000. Every cent that goes into removing barriers or for people with disabilities should be applauded. “Whether that is enough or not, that is what the pilot is for.” Mr Hanily said there was still a long way to go

yet. “The reality for Moonya is that people think the NDIS has made changes to the lives of people with a disability but we’re not there yet,” he said. “It’s a great step forward and a great achievement for the disabled community and here at Moonya we want to see that get up and we will support the event. “It will take to at least 2016 before the pilot is finished and they’ve got a budget recommendation for review.”

PAGE 12 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Risk high ARTICLES such as last week’s “Climate hysteria rebutted” ignore basic nineteenth century physics to deny global warming. Let me explain.

The planet earth is a large rock surrounded by empty space. Near it is a hot object, the sun. Being a hot object the sun gives off energy as light. Some of this light strikes the earth where most is absorbed by soil, water, rocks and plants. Some is reflected. When an object absorbs energy, its temperature rises and it starts to radiate energy. The temperature continues to rise until an energy balance is achieved such that incoming energy equals out-going energy. However, the type of out-going energy depends on the temperature. The earth’s equilibrium temperature is much lower than the temperature of the sun, so the out-going energy occurs as infrared radiation. So far, we have ignored the effect of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is transparent to the incoming light. However, greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere absorb some of the outgoing infrared. These heat up and reradiate infrared in all directions, which means that roughly half of the energy goes back towards the earth. There, this energy is absorbed so the temperature of the earth rises further to achieve an energy balance. Without this blanket effect, the earth would be about 15 degrees cooler than it currently is. If you increase the amount of the greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, the temperature has to increase to achieve energy balance. This is the basic physics behind global warming. We are all familiar with this physics. On a cold night, we feel cold in bed so we add an-

other blanket. The temperature under the blankets increases to achieve balance and we feel warmer. The chief greenhouse gasses are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. Increase any one of them and you increase the temperature. The amount of water vapour depends directly on that temperature. This creates a positive feedback mechanism, the increasing water vapour amplifying the increase in temperature. There are many other feedback mechanisms involved both positive and negative, too many to list here which together introduce uncertainties in the size of the increase but not in the fact of there being an increase. That is basic physics. By burning carbon, we are continuing to add blankets to the earth. Inevitably the temperature will rise. How much risk are we willing to take with our children’s and grandchildren’s future?

Brian Hoskins, Meeniyan.

Climate response SO, on the one hand you have a retired engineer from Inverloch. And on the other you have almost every climate change scientist in the world, plus bodies such as the CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, NASA and the United Nations. Using the scientific method, I wonder what Andrew Chapman thinks is the probability that they are all wrong, and he is right?

Jon Dixon, Cowes.

Chance is now THE WA State Government recently announced the termination of all pending applications

E D I T O R I A L

Damages must be reimbursed PUNCTURED tyres, bent rims and now it seems poor roads can damage our economy too. Shadow Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan said South Gippsland’s economy would suffer for years if roads were not fixed, given that roads are vital to transporting goods and enabling the services that are at the heart of our economies. Road workers have claimed roads are only fixed if the public complains and this was recently substantiated by South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin, who once worked in the industry. If this is the attitude the State Government is adopting to road maintenance, then the threshold of $1260 during 20122013 for which vehicle damage repairs can be claimed must be reduced. The threshold as it stands rules out most claims, especially as The Star has noted these tend to hover around the $500 mark. Surely if road funding is as high as the State Government claims, then roads are supposedly in optimal condition and there is less likelihood of claims being lodged. Therefore VicRoads must have nothing to lose from a lower threshold? Any resulting extra demand on the state budget could be derived from the government foregoing a promise to investigate the existence of Big Cats in Victoria. Surely the costs of doing so – regardless of how small in the scheme of a government budget – would be better spent on roads or even on retaining something of a TAFE system in this state? With DPI staff reduced around the state, remaining staff would be too busy focusing on activities that enhance food and mineral production.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less. The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

for coal exploration and coal mining within a 230 square kilometre radius of the Margaret River. The Mining Minister, Mr Moore, said the decision followed advice from the state’s Environmental Protection Authority, which indicated coal mining in the area posed an unacceptable environmental risk. The WA Environmental Protection Agency findings on coal seam gas and mining and the risk to sustainable farming in Margaret River district put pay to the charges of scaremongering in Victoria. If, as the Deputy Premier suggest there is little or no chance of mining, why should there be any approval of mining or exploration licences? The mining acts in Australia are archaic and uniquely give precedence to mining over all other activities. The danger is that the mining act does not allow for a transparent process of assessing risks and benefits. Elected members are meant to be there to serve their electors the community and not special vested interest groups in the mining industry with their fantasy of a new Pilbara in Gippsland. Coal seam gas and mining has the potential to industrialise the landscape and put at risk and jeopardy our farming community, which is the lifeblood of our local economy. I am a whole hearted and early supporter of the lock the gate campaign for the shire and the need for the shire to be an active advocate for not only the moratorium on coal seam gas exploration and mining, but for changes to the mining act. The mining act should be amended to prohibit the preference given to mining and the absence of any genuine democratic or transparent process of assessing the risk and opportunities and allowing for proper judicial review of decisions. Experience and not spin in USA, UK, NSW and Queensland show conclusively that coal seam gas mining: • industrialises landscapes and make farming extremely difficult if impossible; • reduces the value of land by up to 50 per cent, placing farmers at risk of breaching debt to equity ratios and losing the value of the land as their superannuation; • is causing a range of health problems from methane leakage and toxic chemicals used to frack; • is creating huge quantities of toxic wastes and most importantly water; • fracking chemicals have leaked into waterways, aquifers and onto farming land; and • add significantly to seismic activity and earthquakes. The mining act is under review

and there is a real opportunity with the groundswell of concern in Victoria to bring it up to 21st century standards of transparency and accountability. The root cause of the problem is that there is no transparent or appealable process for decision making on mining licence applications. The decision by the WA Government gives our local member Peter Ryan an opportunity to intervene and show leadership on this issue of great local concern. Mr Ryan has been widely recognised across the board as a good local member. He has the opportunity now to show leadership on the issues. If not, South Gippsland Shire Council should lead the campaign in partnership with other concerned communities and its community not only for a moratorium on coal seen gas and mining licenses for South Gippsland, but also to amend the state mining act to allow for proper fair and transparent processes of assessment.

Andrew McEwen, Meeniyan.

Disturbing insight ON JULY 26, I went to a meeting at the Callignee Hall. I found it disturbing on a number of levels. The meeting was set up to address the community’s concerns regarding the advertisement of Mantle Mining’s application for exploration in the region of Callignee for coal. It was disturbing to find a community still coming to terms with the great losses of life and property in the Black Saturday fires of 2009, subjected to yet a further blow of mining exploration. I think this is cruel. There were several speakers: a representative from the Traralgon Office of the DPI, Ian Kraemer chief executive of Mantle mining, a councillor from the Latrobe City, Alex Arbuthnot from the VFF and Mr Russell Northe MP. The DPI speaker covered the processes involved in obtaining an exploration licence, a work plan to do any earth breaking work and mining licences. The chief executive of Mantle Mining Ian Kraemer then spoke. He naturally was apologetic for causing concerns to the community of Callignee, but said essentially everything the company does is within the law and it’s business as usual. It was interesting to hear the ‘spin’ he put on the reasons for mining exploration in the Callignee area. Having just finished reading Sharon Munro’s Book Richland, Wasteland How Coal is Killing Australia, It seemed to have an all too familiar ring to it.

The next speaker from the VFF, Alex Arbuthnot, did a presentation on VFF’s view on farmers’ rights regarding exploration and/or mining. Mr Arbuthnot said that it was the farmers’ choice to negotiate with farmers but he seemed a little one sided about his attitude to mining. In his presentation he put up a slide “Trust the mining companies..” I nearly fell off my chair. Mr Arbuthnot then cited an example of mining for sand on a carrot farmer’s property, where everything was rehabilitated to its previous state. I would have thought as a farmer himself, he would be aware that you cannot repair a water aquifer contaminated by methane gas and toxic chemicals deep in the ground. My understanding is that there are not many examples of successful rehabilitation of farm land to original productivity, certainly not for open cut coal or damaged waterways, ground water and water aquifers. I was disturbed with the message that is being portrayed to the farming community. However talking to farmers in my area, I don’t think that many farmers want their farms raped by mining companies. The VFF seems to have a very different attitude to the farming groups in NSW and QLD who marched in anti CSG rallies along with a range of other community groups including environmental groups. In theory the laws that govern the process of exploration and mining licences look all right but the practice can differ greatly from the theory. NSW and QLD have similar sets of rules but communities, towns and property owners have had to give in to the power of the mining companies there. Who is running the country? The mining companies or the politicians? Be vigilant! Get a Lock the Gate sign! This is about the only way you can deny mining companies onto your land. Let’s work toward no coal and coal seam gas mining in South Gippsland!

Denyse Menzies, Mardan.

were to retire immediately. That same obligation and provision is not required of State or Federal government employees but is confined to the local government sector in Victoria. These changes, of course, involve all local government entities and other state authorities such as water boards. Bass Coast’s first compulsory contribution was applied by the independent trustees in the financial year 1998-99 when the levy was $2.2m. The second was in 2003-04 when it was set at $1.1m and in 2010-11 when it was $719,536. The first two Bass Coast payments were funded by bank loans which have since been repaid and the third came out of operating surplus revenue. The latest impost has been foreshadowed by the Trustees of a state wide amount of $400m, for all councils to pay. This advice has only been received from the trustees since the preparation of this year’s Bass Coast budget in June this year. We are yet to be advised of the exact amount but we do know that it will not be payable until July 2013. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), which represents all local government authorities in the state has widely publicised the new imposition and is investigating the opportunities of how to raise a bulk loan for all councils. It is hoped this would provide a cheaper rate on a long-term arrangement. A briefing of councillors and senior officers has already considered the imposition. We are now awaiting advice from the MAV on our payment options. The MAV is also negotiating with the State Government on this issue, which includes reviewing the absurd requirement of the fund to be able to meet all future liabilities today. I hope this goes some way in helping to explain where we are at this time.

Cr Ross Smith, Inverloch.

Super advice NUMEROUS constituents have asked me to try and explain how Bass Coast Shire is handling the vexed issue of paying the compulsory state wide superannuation liability of $400m. The whole issue is complicated. It actually started in 1993 with changes to the Defined Benefits Superannuation Scheme, introduced by the Kennett Government. Since then there have been three occasions when the independent actuaries overseeing the scheme have assessed that there was insufficient funding to meet its obligations, if all staff

Carbon tip

IN A LETTER published in your paper recently, I urged your readers to examine some very salient points made by senior journalist, Greg Sheridan, regarding the Gillard Government’s carbon tax and its impact on the Australian economy.

To date, no Labor Government minister, nor any Labor member, has made comment on the very important points raised in the letter.

Russell Broadbent, McMillan MP.

VOXPOP! VOX What is your favourite Olympic sport?

My favourite sport to watch is the equestrian, but I haven’t seen any this time around. Janet Braumann Buffalo.

I quite liked watching the triathlon the other day. It was very exciting. The gymnastics is entertaining and the show jumping is also good to watch. Bec Doyle Dumbalk

I am interested in the rowing and also in seeing my neighbour, Kaila McKnight run her race. All the sports are fantastic though. Gloria McKenzie-McHarg Leongatha

I like the running and the athletics. Reg Williams Leongatha.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 13

Spectacular hair for stunning show By Sarah Vella STUDENTS at Leongatha Primary School had spectacular hair styles last Friday, as a fundraiser for the State School Spectacular which is coming up in September. More than 60 senior students auditioned and 25 were selected to be a part of the 1300 student massed choir, for two performances in Melbourne on September 8. Jen Monk, the teacher in charge of the choir, said the spectacular is a great opportunity for the kids. “It’s really great that kids from a regional area have the opportunity to be a part of a full scale stage production,” she said. “It also provides the students with an alternative to sport. It is nice that they can do both and achieve good things.” The students rehearse once a week for the spectacular and also weekly for the senior school choir. This is the second year the Leongatha Primary School has been involved with the event. “The kids work really hard and practice a lot at home. We have had one full rehearsal, held at the Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne so far, and will have another in about two weeks time,” Ms Monk said. “It is very motivating for the kids to be involved in the show. I have a couple of kids who could be soloists and when they see it at the spectacular, they want to achieve it. “It also gives them an idea of how much work and preparation goes into the production of a show of this size. “It is an incredible show and for the kids, it is very rewarding.”

Hair raising: Grade 5 and 6 kids from Leongatha Primary School will be among the choir that will be singing at the State Schools Spectacular.

No need for suspicion By Sarah Vella MEENIYAN people should not be suspicious of a fee for $193 on their water bill. The amount is not an inspection fee, but a standard connection fee charged to any property connecting to one of South Gippsland Water’s sewerage systems. The charge is not added to a customer’s account (water or wastewater tariff notice), but is a separate transaction completed at the time of connection, South Gippsland Water stated. The fee is separate to the $800 sewerage scheme contribution amount per each allotment. As part of the sewerage scheme, this contribution was due in 2011 and was applied to the cost of constructing this system. For new houses in an existing service area, the $193 connection fee may be paid by the plumber or the owner. As Meeniyan is a new system and service area, an information sheet was provided to property owners giving them the option to pay directly to the corporation.

The $193 fee includes the booking of the drain test by the plumber to the Plumbing Industry Commission, however only five per cent of connections are inspected by the commission state wide, although they all have to be lodged and paid for. About 80 houses have been connected to the system so far, with a further 120 still requiring connection. South Gippsland Water urges homeowners to consider contacting their plumber to initiate connection as soon as possible, so sewerage effluent does not continue to sit in water logged soils or run off their property into surface drains and affecting the environment. All of the major construction elements of the Meeniyan Sewerage Scheme have now been completed. The Meeniyan wastewater treatment plant and wetland lagoons system was the last remaining component of construction. The three primary treatment plant lagoons were completed in 2011, which allowed Meeniyan residents to start connecting to the sewerage scheme. The final inspection from the Environment

Protection Authority occurred in late June. Many locals will have noticed the earthmoving machinery has departed and a fox proof fence has been erected. Some of the wetland planting works are still being completed, with more seasonal planting to occur over the coming months. The Meeniyan wetland lagoons are part of the overall treatment process and also function as winter storage of the treated wastewater. That water is stored to be reused on sports fields, the race track, golf course and pasture. The lagoons require further seasonal plantings over the coming year and as the lagoons fill with water. Future tree planting days are planned with the South Gippsland Landcare Network. The 2012 One Million Trees Fun Run Walk and Planting Day will be held at the Meeniyan Wetlands on Sunday, August 26. The Meeniyan and wider South Gippsland community are encouraged to get involved, visit the South Gippsland Landcare Network Website to register or for more information www.sgln.org.au.

PAGE 14 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Party drugs in firing line PARTY drug users will come under the spotlight in the TAC’s campaign, The Cell, which airs across Victoria this week.

The Cell, which includes TV, radio, print, online and billboard advertisements, addresses the issue of drug driving by highlighting the deadly effects that the use of speed and ecstasy can have on drivers. The most recent drug driving statistics available show that in 2010, 18.5 per cent of killed Victorian drivers and riders tested positive for cannabis and 5.3 per cent tested positive for illicit stimulant or amphetamine

type drugs. Overall, in 2010, 37 per cent of drivers and riders who died on Victorian roads tested positive for illegal and legal drugs. TAC senior manager, road safety and marketing John Thompson said despite the road toll being down on last year’s figure, there was no room for complacency on any road safety issues, particularly drug driving. “This campaign highlights the potentially tragic consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs,” he said. “They might be classified by some people as party drugs, but there is

nothing fun about getting in a car after having taken drugs of any kind.” Mr Thompson said that driving under the influence of drugs affected the basic skills that drivers needed to stay safe: alertness, clear vision, physical co-ordination and the ability to make the right decision under pressure. “Despite Victoria having one of

the lowest self-reported rates of illicit drug use (13.7 per cent) when compared nationally (14.7 per cent), there are too many people out there who take drugs and drive,” he said. “The biggest issue with drug driving is that the effects are so varied and unpredictable, meaning you can never be sure how your body will react.

Toddler deaths targeted ONE child a month dies in a home driveway runover in Australia.

Kidsafe said the prevention of toddler driveway deaths required people to be alert 365 days a year. Speaking following the latest driveway tragedy where a two-year-old toddler was fatally injured yesterday in Lake Boga, Robert Caulfield, president of Kidsafe Victoria, said “driveways are one of the most hazardous areas for children around the home”. Research has shown most driveway runover incidents occurred at or near the child’s home, where both the parent and the child may have felt that the child was safe. In a number of incidents, there was no clear separation between the driveway and the rest of the yard or play area. “Most of the cases involved young toddlers who have positioned themselves close by a stationary vehicle,” Mr Caulfield said. “These children were old enough to be mobile, but too small to be easily visible from the driving position

when close to the vehicle.” To avoid a tragedy at their home, parents are urged to: • always supervise your children whenever a car is being moved - hold their hands or keep them close; If you are the only adult at home, safely restrain children in the vehicle while you move it; • discourage children from using the driveway as a play area and make access to the driveway from the house difficult for a child by using doors, gates and fences with childproof locks; • install a reversing camera or sensor to assist with detection of children or objects behind the car; and • most importantly, be aware of where your children are and who is supervising them. Six children were killed in driveways in Victoria alone in the last 24 months. Of those incidents, 46 per cent occurred between 4-6pm and 31 per cent between 8-10am. In 11 instances, the driver was unaware that the child was near to the vehicle.

Take notice: a scene from the TAC’s party drugs campaign.

“This places yourself and all other road users in extreme danger if you drive a car or ride a motorbike after having taken drugs. “If you choose to drive or ride after having taken drugs you really are out of your mind.” The Cell campaign runs until Thursday, September 6.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 15

Daffodil festival just weeks away THE winter sun is warming and calling daffodils out of the ground across South Gippsland.

Gardeners know that also means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the 2012 Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Festival. The celebration spans from Thursday, August 23 until Saturday, August 25, with a diversity of activities appealing to many interests. The significance of the festival to Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity and culture is not lost on Dumbalk daffodil breeder, Ian Dyson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have not got clubs in the town, you lose the soul of your town,â&#x20AC;? he said. A highlight of the festival is the 56th Daffodil and Floral Show in Leongatha Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday. Ian said he believes this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will not only feature daffodils but also a wide selection of camellias, given these are proliferating this season. Gardening enthusiasts can expect a diversity of blooms, all of superb quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been all around Australia to shows and this

would have to be the best show,â&#x20AC;? he said. The festival is staged by Leongatha Horticultural Society and member Sue Thompson is amazed by the response the festival receives every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a little town with a farming community and we can put on a show that is as good as anyone. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section at the show will be exceptional,â&#x20AC;? she said. A junior section has been added to the gardening photography section and children at Leongatha Primary School are preparing potted entries to the floral classes. The festival includes open gardens and numerous community activities, plus the dressed shop window competition. Leongatha has been synonymous with longstanding daffodil breeders and a new generation of hobby growers is emerging. Ian will submit entries to the floral show and no doubt be in the running for awards. Widely regarded his field, Ian has bred up to 700 varieties of daffodils and his ultimate goals are to breed fully pink

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conditions around Leongatha are good for growing,â&#x20AC;? Ian said. Ian grows daffodils for sale online and despatches them to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern states, where the daffodil is able to grow. He transfers pollen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the method of breeding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from one flower to another inside to avoid wind sweeping his pollen away. Achieving fully pink and fully red blooms takes up to 25 years or five generations of daffodil breeding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the pink ones, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on my fourth generation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, I had one complete petal that was pink. It just gradually happens, but there is no guarantee that it is going to flower again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got flashes of pink from the base of the corona right to the tip but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take another three to four generations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so time consuming and you can run into dead ends where you have to start again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can run into sterility, Man of flowers: Ian Dyson admires some of the daffodil varieties he has bred. the pollen is no good and nature and red blooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The prizes do not worry of the daffodil season, daffodils gets in the way.â&#x20AC;? For further information, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been part of the me so much; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just getting will be in peak condition by daffodil festival for a long the public interested.â&#x20AC;? festival time and into early contact Sue Thompson on 5668 6334. time,â&#x20AC;? he said. While now is just the start September.

Disability no barrier at Wilsons Prom

WILSONS Promontory National Park is now equipped with all-terrain wheelchairs and modified cabins to make it easier for people with a disability to enjoy its spectacular natural beauty.

Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said new equipment and upgraded facilities were part of Parks Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-wide program to make Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing parks and attractions more accessible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two cabins at the Prom have been equipped with electric high-low beds; in addition a personal hoist and specialised bathroom equipment such as a shower commode chair, is available to visitors free of charge,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These specially-modified cabins will make it much easier for people with a disability and their families and carers to enjoy their stay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors with a disability will also be able to use specifically designed wheelchairs to access the beach or some of the many wonderful walking trails.â&#x20AC;? Mr Smith said Victoria

was leading the way with accessibility strategies for parks, with Parks Victoria winning a National Disability Award last year. Dr David Stratton, who has MS and first brought

the idea of the all-terrain wheelchair, The TrailRider to Parks Victoria at Grampians last year, said the new chairs at the Prom were a sensational addition to the park.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family took great delight in climbing Mount Bishop in the TrailRider and walking on the beach in the beach-access wheelchair. It was the most amazing feeling to experience the

heights, views and beauty of the Prom,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been on a beach for 10 years. I encourage anyone, families or carers of a person with a disability to contact Parks Victoria about these great new facilities and equipment.â&#x20AC;? Peter Van Benthem and his family also recently put

the new facilities through their paces, and gave them the tick of approval. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The accessible cabin was first class. It was open and had a good layout and met my high quadriplegia needs without any challenges at all,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really had a great time and have taken some

great memories with us. I was especially pleased to be able to watch my son catching waves on his boogie board at the beach, with the help of the all-terrain beach wheelchair.â&#x20AC;? For more information on park accessibility visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 19 63.

Reach Your Potential

Is a career in caring for you? Do you want to work in a rapidly growing industry dus stry ty with plenty of opportunities? ! !! " ## $ !% & ' ' ' ( ' ) * + !, Ongoing courses: - . / - . / - / 0 " 1 ! # ! % ! 2 ,

ENROL NOW New opportunities: Dr David Stratton and his wife Ros at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Phone: 5622 6000 ~ www.ccg.asn.au ~ info@ccg.asn.au

PAGE 16 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Agnes Falls finds friends By Sarah Vella THE Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve has a new group of friends, who, with the help of Parks Victoria and South Gippsland Shire Council hope to promote the falls and increase visitor numbers.

The group, although not officially formed, held its first meeting recently which was well attended. Kathy Whelan, one of the founders behind the friends group, said it was a great start. “We had 17 people attend the meeting, with six apologies, as well as officers from Parks Victoria,” she said. Parks Victoria explained their role with regard to the Agnes Falls and spoke of their support of friends groups. “When a friends group is established, then they can apply separately for funding as an incorporation, which takes some of the pressure off Parks Victoria.” Kathy and her partner Peter Lee are the spearheads behind the proposed group and have been involved in community groups in the Toora area. They were both on the Toora Progress Association for many years and Peter was instrumental in the establishment of the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard. The work for the Agnes Falls friends group began around two years ago, however the call for im-

provements and ideas for the falls goes back many years. “We have seen how it used to be, with manicured lawns, well maintained and clean. Now it is a lot more rugged,” Kathy said. “If the grounds could go back to looking as tidy as they used to, people may spend more time in the park and stay in the area longer.” One breakthrough for the Friends of Agnes Falls is to have the toilet block taken off the demolish list and transferred to the replacement list. “At the meeting, quite a lot of ideas came up, including a picnic shelter, an information rotunda with photos from the earlier years, a fishing platform and even a platypus or bird hide,” Kathy said. “We would like to have the paths upgraded and another walking track added to the reserve. We also want to extend one of the existing tracks down a little further so visitors can really get an idea of the depth of the gorge and the height of the falls.” At 59 metres, Agnes Falls are the highest single span falls in the whole of Victoria. The ultimate dream for the scenic reserve is a suspension bridge across the gorge, so they can be admired from above. “Although it is unlikely to happen in my lifetime, it would provide a really excellent viewpoint to get a real appreciation of the falls and the depth of the gorge,” Kathy said. “Another thing that we would like for the park, which is not out of the question, is a cantilevered look-

out point at the end of the extended walking track. “We are locals, we know that there is a constant stream of visitors to the falls and we know that groups often visit them as part of a tour. “The road counter results from earlier in the year surprised everyone, so I think those revelations have really stirred the pot. “It is a benefit to let tourists know there is a legitimate attraction here. We really want to get it on the tourism map and make it more of an attraction than it already is.” The next meeting will be on Saturday, August 11 at the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve. The day will comprise of a walk around the falls, to identify areas that need work and attention. The day will also include a mini working bee, which will involve a general tidy-up, and perhaps some tree planting. The day is open to anyone who wishes to take part; the only requirement is to pack a lunch. “There is scope for a lot of improvements in the future. It is a lovely, popular spot, that we would love to see become even more popular,” Kathy said. For more information contact Kathy Whelan on 5688 1400 or kathleencw@dcsi.net.au.

Nice drop: Kathy Whelan at the impressive Agnes Falls. The friends group hopes to establish the area as a tourist attraction that visitors cannot afford to miss.

Huge school concert THE St Laurence’s multi-purpose centre was packed as the audience witnessed the school production of Holka Polka, involving all students on Thursday evening. Some stunning sets and great choreog-

Right, Well dressed: Ada performs for St Laurence’s in the concert.

Left, Raw talent: Chloe Adkins played the role of Splenda.

raphy by teacher Bron Kalos saw an appreciative crowd watch all students show off their talents. All leads put in some fine efforts including Maria playing Brenda, Mitchell playing Wolf, and Cindy playing Olivia Winchcombe.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 17

“Check out the lowest prices in Wonthaggi” RACHELLE, TEAM MEMBER

Raised Garden Bed

Folding Aluminium Work Platform 120kg load rating.

20kg Firewood

0861589

3170674

900 x 900 x 400mm. Corrugated paperback™ Colorbond®. Plants sold separately. 3320662

Stainless Steel Portable Heated Towel Rail

5L Pressure Sprayer With spare seal kit.

Down to Earth Flower seedlings

40W. Plug in. 5234890

2960992

3655270

$ 25

Redicote Internal Door

Retractable Hose Reel

2040 x 820 x 35mm. Handles not included.

20m x 12mm fitted hose with 5 function spray gun.

26cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter

2012170/1506

3110524

Converts to a line trimmer. 3380316

4410384

8996

2990

300g Bathroom & Kitchen Silicone

3W LED Spotlight Batteries included.

149

1850

158cc 4 Stroke Lawn Mower

Available in clear & white.

80W Palm Sander

1232705

6210276

18" cut. Briggs & Stratton® 500 series engine. 3380280

$ 56

WONTHAGGI K BAS S PLA COAST ZA

ORU

15L Wet & Dry Workshop Vacuum

URR

1250W. 3 pce wand. 1.8m hose. 6210232

25L All Purpose Potting Mix 2961500

$ 42

SAF EWA Y

349

Phone: 5671 4000

bunnings.com.au

4L 4 Seasons

EN Z

ALD I

RRA YS

Exterior acrylic. Self priming. Low sheen or gloss. White.

Project Stainless Steel Sink Available in left & right handed. 5110235

1420063

Not all services and products featured are available in all stores, but products may be ordered. Some products require assembly. Bunnings Group Limited

5990

Halo Frosted Glass Table Lamp 7070514

$ 90

WE’RE OPEN Mon-Wed 7am-6pm Thurs-Fri 7am-9pm Sat-Sun 8am-6pm

BVRG2691_V2

PAGE 18 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Jazzy dancers THE third annual Great Southern Star Eisteddfod got off to a flying start on Friday, with more than 600 performances taking place across the weekend. The three day dance competition entailed a lot of organisation and

commitment from a hard-working committee. President Tanya Bolam said there were many people to thank for contributing to the running of the show. “We would like to pay a special thank you to the Leongatha Primary School and the secondary college,

particularly to Greg Ellt,” Ms Bolam said. “They have been very supportive and forgiving of any disruptions the eisteddfod may have caused to the schools. “Our committee has once again put in an enormous amount of work,

so they too deserve a huge thank you.” The eisteddfod is steadily gaining recognition as an important date on the dancing calendar. “There were a lot of local dancers, predominantly from Gippsland, but some Melbourne schools sent

groups down to compete as well,” Ms Bolam said. A huge range of dance styles were showcased throughout the weekend, including tap, classical, jazz, neoclassical, national, character and the championship sessions.

Around the world: Jasmine Susic, Inverloch; Lauren Mitchelson, Leongatha; Jonti Westaway, Foster; Alexandra Brand, Trafalgar; Morgan Bolam, Inverloch; and Emmerson Nooy, Warragul donned some colourful traditional costumes for their dance section at the The Star eisteddfod on Friday.

Above, Registration: from left, Star eisteddfod dance competitor Laura Richmond of Leongatha checked her music with eisteddfod volunteer Lisa Hogan of Inverloch and daughter Cleo Hogan. Cleo also competed in the eisteddfod on Friday in Leongatha.

Above, Beautiful ballerinas: Katie Robers from Warragul, Sophie Lecchino from Morwell and Nichola Schapendonk from Mornington pose gracefully at the eisteddfod.

Right, Tapping with style: Madelyn Krausz from Leongatha performs in the Tap 11 and Under 13 Open on Friday.

Sarah Green dancers: Yasmin Duursma, Willem Duursma and Belle Cocksedge from Foster take a break on the side of the stage.

Lisa Pellin dancers: Lucy Hogan from Inverloch and Matilda and Laura Richmond from Leongatha were having fun at the eisteddfod last Friday.

Cutie pies: Lara Mellon from Moe and Brianna Noble from Welshpool prepare for their next routines at the eisteddfod.

All smiles: Madelyn Krausz, Claudia Bolam and Chloe Adkins, all from Lisa Pellin Dancers in Leongatha, were thrilled with their results in the Tap 11 and Under 13 Open on Friday.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 19

tap with class

Dancing friends: Chloe Adkins and Lauren Mitchelson from Leongatha catch up between performances. Above, Star on stage: Chloe Adkins from Leongatha won first place for her tap routine in the Tap 11 and Under 13 Open. Left, Creative: sisters Maddison and Jordyn Spiero of Traralgon, Charlotte Pirie, Traralgon and Carly Giddens of Morwell enjoyed taking some time out during The Star eisteddfod competition on Friday and put their creative talents to work with some colouring activity.

Strike a pose: Morgan Mitchelson (left) and Cleo Hogan both took part in the Great Southern Star Eisteddfod, held across the weekend in Mesley Hall in Leongatha.

Above, Tiny dancers: Zane and Willem Duursma from Foster, Sally-Ann Clark, Brodie Tallon and Isabella Adams from Seaford and Charly Giddens from Morwell strike a pose before going on stage.

Left, Tap dancing at the eisteddfod: Claudia Bolam from Leongatha has all the moves in her tap routine, in which she finished in third place.

Footy tap dancer: Xavier Duursma from Foster incorporated football into his tap routine on Friday.

PAGE 20 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Help protect Inverloch

Listen up: “Dipper” has Ari Cook’s full attention as he fires the team up for the task ahead.

BASS Coast Shire council planning staff are keen to ensure the natural features of Inverloch are protected from growth. This includes the extensive vegetation north of Surf Parade. To help this occur and to have a say in future land use in the town, Inverloch residents are invited to a community forum to be held at The Hub on Sunday August 19, between 10am and noon. The shire’s development services manager Martin Gill said council had been working on updating the Inverloch Design Framework, a document that guides land use planning. “We have worked with the local community to take their vision for Inverloch and capture it in land use objectives and strategies.” said Mr Gill. “We are now in the process of changing the planning scheme to support the implementation of the framework. The changes will include things like planning overlays and confirming the extent of the town boundary.” Mr Gill said community input will be important to influence the proposed changes to the planning scheme and help shape the future of Inverloch. “It is very clear that the natural features of Inverloch are important to residents, as is its coastal village scale and character.” said Mr Gill. “For example we are looking at managing growth in an area recognised for its vegetation, and identified in the Inverloch Design Framework as an Environmental Residential Area.” To provide input or make submissions go to council’s website and click on “Have Your Say” or go to http://consult.basscoast.vic.gov.au Contact Mr Gill on 1300 226 278 for a hard copy of the survey and planning maps.

Mayor’s message Cr Warren Raabe FOLLOWING the recent release of the Reformed Zones for Victoria discussion paper by the Minister for Planning, council will hold a briefing on Wednesday, August 22 to look at the implications for land use and development in South Gippsland. The changes are significant and have the potential to change the face of our towns and rural zones. Two public information sessions will be held prior to the briefing for the public to gain a better understanding of the changes. The first will be on Thursday evening (August 9) from 6 to 8pm in Meeting Room 2 of the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex (enter from Michael Place), and the second will be on Friday, August 10 from 9am to 11am at the Korumburra Community Meeting Rooms. Congratulations to the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club which won the Community Leadership Award in the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Victorian Awards. Club members work hard to clean up litter and encourage visitors to ‘do the right thing’ throughout the year, including handing out personal ashtrays to smokers. This year, the club worked closely with council’s litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards, to organise their first Clean Up Australia Day event, which was well supported by volunteers and a great success. Council and senior management were pleased with the recent acceptance by staff of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, following union intimations of industrial action. Seventy per cent of staff participated in the ballot and 73 per cent of those voted to accept what was a very fair offer at any time, and particularly in the current economic climate. The Department of Primary Industries held an information session at the Dakers Centre last Wednesday to provide the community with the opportunity to explore their concerns relating to coal seam gas, and exploratory and mining applications. Council officers also attended to answer questions relating to council’s stance on the issues. Following the motion at the July council meeting, a letter is being sent to the Minister this week objecting to the granting of a mining exploration licence under Mantle Mining’s application no. ELA 5428. This, and the letter sent following the motion from the June council meeting can be viewed on www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au Council once again participated in the Job Skills Expo at Lardner Park last week which attracted some 2500 regional students. We sent a number of our younger staff members along who were well suited to engage the students with their local government experience and enthusiasm. Deputy Premier Peter Ryan formally announced the Advancing Country Towns funding on Friday for the installation of an automatic weather station at Yanakie which is expected to provide an economic impact of over $8 million per annum to local farmers, fishermen and tourism operators. Cr Warren Raabe, mayor.

Go for it says “Dipper” “WHATEVER your goal is boys, you’ve got to go for it with a passion.” That was the message footballing great Robert Dipierdomenico had for the students of Newhaven College. “Dipper” is a Brownlow Medallist and part of the AFL Hall of Fame. He shared the story of his youth, saying he was signed to Hawthorn as a 17-year-old student; a self-confessed class clown. He played that role to make up for a chronic stutter. “Ironically, now I make a living standing

up in front of people and talking.” He said football (the best game in the world) gave him a chance to change his life. But he had to work at it. “It looks easy when a top player or a top team runs out onto the G, but that’s just the end result of a lot of damned hard work. Constantly working to get a game each week isn’t that easy when there are 10 younger up and comers waiting to jump into your boots.” “Dipper” said attitude is everything, adding talent scouts notice the guy who tackles and then gets up and chases the ball down and

seems to be part of every play because he’s hungry. As he put the college senior football team through its paces, he kept calling for the boys to support each other. The team went through a series of Australian Institute of Sports fitness tests designed to rate speed, agility, endurance, strength and muscular endurance. Teachers and football coaches Andy Neal and Stewart Bathgate took part too, as did “Dipper” himself, with coach Michael Dear and principal Gea Lovell watching on.

Olympics day all action

OLYMPICS fever hit Korumburra Primary School on Wednesday as students donned colours from countries from all over the world.

Olympic action: Ella O’Neill, Riley Sullivan and Cooper Smith gave the Korumburra Primary School Olympics Day a big thumbs up.

Sporting spirit: taking a break from all the Olympic fun and games were, from left, Tristan Haliday, Mitchell Boasman, Ebon Joyce, James Lister and Jack Felton.

The day started with an opening ceremony, including a flag bearing parade and even a special ‘appearance’ from the Queen. Students broke into country groups to compete. There was fun and games for everyone as the ‘Olympians’ tried their hardes hardest to win the gold. Like the real Olympics, the day ended with a closing ceremony.

En garde!: Charlee Walker and Talia Zizic enjoyed trying out fencing with pool noodles on Wednesday.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 21

PAGE 22 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Big smiles: Hannah, Taine, Fletcher, Remy and Melisse, kinder kids at the Leongatha Children’s Centre, learn all about the importance of looking after their teeth last week.

Don’t decay, get brushing TOOTH decay is Australia’s most common health problem, with five times the prevalence of that of asthma among children.

Protect young teeth BY the age of six, more than half of all Australian children will be suffering from tooth decay. It’s also the most common reason for Australian preschoolers to be admitted to hospital. There are two main factors behind this rotten statistic: children are consuming more sugary foods and drinks more often during the day, and they aren’t cleaning their teeth correctly. Studies have shown that over 99 per cent of children brush their teeth with toothpaste. However this is giving them a false belief they are looking after their teeth. In reality, the time they take to brush is too short and the technique they use is wrong. The bigger problem, however, is what we eat and drink. If you want your child to be among the 50 per cent that doesn’t have tooth decay by age six, or if you want to stop any further decay from happening, the challenge is to change their diet and eating habits. Each time we eat, the sugars in our food and drink are broken down by the bacteria in our mouths to form acid

which immediately starts attacking our teeth. Half an hour after eating is when our teeth are at their weakest and most vulnerable. If we don’t eat anything else then our saliva goes to work to neutralise these acids and protect our teeth during the day until our next meal. If we continue to snack throughout the day, particularly on sweet foods and fizzy drinks, we’re constantly topping up the sugars that turn into acid. Our teeth are under constant attack and saliva just can’t cope with that level of acid. Our teeth will start to erode and decay. The bottom line on eating habits is to eat fewer sugary foods and drinks and don’t snack between meals. A good oral health regime is easy to teach and can be done in a few simple steps. It is hard to stick to, but if you can, the rewards will definitely outweigh the effort. Simple changes can make a huge difference and together we can stop the rot.

Research commissioned by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) found almost three per cent of parents said their children are only brushing once a day. More than 60 per cent simply accepted their children will get tooth decay at some point in their lifetime. However, Dr Peter Alldritt, the ADA’s Oral Health Committee chairman said no one should expect to get tooth decay or accept the condition as inevitable. “It can be prevented with a healthy diet and proper dental care, which are the main messages of the ADA’s 2012 Dental Health Week August 6 to 12,” Dr Alldritt said. “It’s clear from an aesthetics point of view, healthy teeth are important to us but it’s concerning that so many Australians accept their children will at some point be affected by decay.

“This doesn’t have to be the case and it certainly shouldn’t make people complacent about their teeth,” During Dental Health Week the ADA is urging Australians to rethink their attitudes to tooth decay and not accept or expect it, but rather practice better oral health habits and be aware of the damage certain foods and drinks can cause to teeth. “Brushing twice daily, flossing every day and visiting your dentist regularly will also go a long way to avoiding the condition.” “The number one cause of tooth decay is consumption of sugary foods and drinks on a regular basis. The bacteria in your mouth convert sugars into acids. “Preventing tooth decay can be as simple as controlling consumption of sugary or acidic food and drinks between meals, drinking soft drinks through a straw to minimise the acid exposure to your teeth and eating calcium rich foods like cheese and yoghurt to help neutralise acids and protect your teeth.”

Toothy grin: Melisse, Remy and Eleanor learnt about the importance of brushing their teeth correctly to keep them healthy during the Leongatha Children’s Centre’s Dental Week program recently.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 23

New look for your mouth

RECENT research has shown successful people smile a lot - smiles demonstrate confidence and self-esteem.

Healthy and attractive teeth convey a vitality that glows. It is now possible to create precise, beautiful, tooth ‘sculptures’ using the latest in dental computer technology from Sirona, a company based in Germany. This technology has now been available for 27 years. With the Cerec porcelain system, restorations can be produced in just one visit, often in an hour or less. Interestingly, the Cerec system is still only available in limited locations in Victoria. Fortunately for those living in South Gippsland, this amazing technology is on their doorstep. According to Dr Lee, the Leongatha dentist whose commitment to smile design and ‘feel good’ dentistry remains unchallenged, the Cerec system is totally unique. The uptake of the technology has been amazing said Dr Lee, who has used the Cerec system for the last eight years. “It’s fantastic,” he said of the overwhelming success of the system. “We’ve had people travel from far and wide all wanting the superb beauty of our special Cerec type of ceramic.” The Cerec system has no mercury or metal but utilises ceramic, a natural substance that is durable and attractive and looks like nature’s own. It is ideal for most back tooth restorations and can often be used instead of a crown. The Cerec system is long lasting with none of the shrinkage or fracture problems of plastic (resin) on back fillings. South Gippsland Dental in Leongatha offers free initial smile assessment and is located in the ANZ arcade, Bair Street, Leongatha. Information on the Cerec system can be obtained by calling 5662 5000.

Pearly whites: the team at South Gippsland Dental can help you achieve that winning smile with the help of their innovative Cerec porcelain system.

PAGE 24 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Smart kid: Inverloch Auskicker Jaxon Beal does the right thing by wearing his mouthguard at training.

Look after precious teeth THE Australian Dental Association has launched its annual mouthguard awareness campaign to call on parents, schools, sporting associations and clubs to make wearing mouthguards mandatory for anyone participating in a concon tact sport. During Dental Health Week, everyone is reminded of the importance of regular dental care with a focus on using protective gear when playing sport. Injury is a known barrier to sports participation and it is estimated that 50 per cent of injuries are preventable. Only 36 per cent of children aged 5-17 wear a mouthguard during games and 19 per cent wear one during training. Wearing a mouthguard while playing any sport where there is a chance of being hit in the jaw or head will help prevent you from chipping, breaking or knocking out a tooth. Five good reasons to wear a mouthguard: • cushions teeth against impact;

• protects against jaw joint injuries; • protects against soft tissue injuries; • helps prevent neck and jaw injuries; and may help reduce concussion. GippSport program co-ordinator Gene Parini believed mouthguards were an area of dental care that could be improved. “Dental injuries are the most common type of facial injury in contact sports. sports Most dental injuries in sport can be prevented if a professionally fitted mouthguard is worn,” he said. “Talk to your dentist about your level of risk and how often you need to visit the dentist for a general oral health check.” About 28 children from supported playgroups in Bass Coast and South Gippsland have scheduled their appointments for dental checks. Karen Chugg, Bass Coast Community Health Best Start facilitator, encouraged parents to contact Bass Coast Regional Health Dental Service on 5671 3268 to make an appointment for their children, free of charge during Dental Health Week. All children between 0-12years of age, regardless of whether parents have a Health Care Card or not, can access this service for Dental Health Week.

Students get work insight FOURTEEN local business people joined Leongatha Secondary College Year 10 students to give them an insight into the workforce on Tuesday. They were taking part in the Beacon Foundation’s program, Speed Careers. The program allows the students to split into small groups and have seven minutes to chat to business people about their career and what it’s like in the workforce. Local businesses including NAB Bank, Hair Bairs, Koonwarra Spa, Sportfirst, McCartin’s Hotel, Nagle’s Pharmacy, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Shakanda Engineering as well as local farmers and teachers were ex-

cited about participating in the fast paced and informative program. The presenters discussed their career journey from when they were in Year 10 to now, what they do in their working day and give advice to students about school and the transition to work. Presenters had seven minutes to chat with students. The event was organised and hosted by not-for-profit organisation Beacon. One of the key aims of the Beacon program is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to make informed choices about their future, and to seek a positive pathway through self help and enterprise.

Career in sports: Sportfirst manager Mark Lafferty (third from right) told students Lois Alba, Lauchie MacKenzie, Michael Craven, Wayne Stewart, Grace Bell and Tim Spokes about careers in sport and retail.

Right, Ins and outs: farmers Ben Croatto and Tim Cashin took students, from left, Georgia Williams, Gen Scholte, Stephen Loftus, Cindallyn Reed and Nick Jeremiah through a briefing of a farmer’s day.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 25

PAGE 26 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 27

Modern beauty up for auction

This stunning and stylish home nestled in the township of Mirboo North is available through Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha. For details see page 33.

Finding y ur home lender just got easier. Finding a great home loan can be easy when your home lender is Money magazine’s Home Lender of the Year. So whether you’re refinancing, buying or investing, talk to Lauren Gasperini at ANZ Leongatha today. She can help you find the home loan that’s right for you.

Lauren Gasperini Senior Personal Banker ANZ Leongatha 34 Bair Street Lauren.Gasperini@anz.com

Money magazine Home Lender of the Year 2012. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522. Australian Credit Licence Number 234527. ANZ’s colour blue is a trade mark of ANZ. Item No. 87728C 07.2012 W282588

PAGE 28 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Price, position, potential T

HIS well maintained, comfortable brick home combines a great location with many features, including a now heavily reduced price. The vendors are motivated to sell, and this property represents amazing value for dollars. It is a low maintenance home well below current unit replacement price. The proximity of this property to town facilities is a real plus for purchasers wanting to be close to the heart of Leongatha. It is also hard to find a partially renovated property such as this with ‘improver’s potential’ so close to the CBD. This comfortable two to three bedroom brick home is just a few minutes walk to shops, rail trail, medical clinic and schools.

Because of its location, it is hard to believe that the house is right in town, not further out in a more rural setting. This home offers the best of both worldsa country feel in a town location. A neat galley kitchen comes complete with all- electrical appliances, dishwasher and a generous sized pantry. A mobile breakfast bar provides a cosy meals area within the kitchen. A flexible floor plan creates the possibility for new owners to decide how best to utilise the larger main rooms. One room which could be used as a lounge/ dining room, features an antique mantelpiece that adds character to the room. A sun room off the kitchen is a delightful sunny retreat.

Comprising two generous sized bedrooms with the possibility of a third, the master bedroom has direct access to the bathroom. Another room currently used as a bedroom could easily be converted back into a living area if desired. Side access to the single lock-up brick garage has the potential to be extended to include a carport. Nestled in a cottage style garden at the front and a sun-filled yard to the rear of the house, this property would suit the first homee buyer, investor or retiree couple. Inspection is recommended as thiss property is well below replacementt value.

LEONGATHA Location: 10 Holt Street Bedrooms: 2/3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 1 Internet ID: 110404453 Price: $245,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: 5662 2220

65 acre lifestyle retreat THIS is an excellent 65.3 acre property with a well presented fully re-furbished three bedroom home with a spacious open plan kitchen-dining area, separate lounge with polished

LEONGATHA Location: 290 Soldiers Road Land size: 65.3acres Internet Id: 262484 Price: $650,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

floors, reverse cycle air conditioner, carport and three bay shed including enclosed workshop with power. The property is highly regarded heavy carrying country with six main paddocks and three holding

paddocks, heavy duty railway iron cattle yards, disused dairy with power and three bay hay shed. The property also boasts an excellent fertiliser history and reliable water reticulation system with electric pressure pump to troughs in all paddocks.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 29

PAGE 30 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Value here, inspection a must S

TILL sparkling like new, this huge four bedroom family home is located in one of Leongatha’s most sought after areas. Just an easy walk to the secondary college and primary school, this property is bursting with features. There are three living areas consisting of a separate lounge room and a big family room, a kitchen which has excellent bench and cupboard space and a kid’s

LEONGATHA Location: 2 Lapin Court Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 249365 Price: $405,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

rumpus room which could easily be converted into a cinema room. The neutral tones throughout create light-filled rooms and would suit most furniture. The master bedroom has a full en suite and walk-in robe and there is a large secure back yard with a paved barbecue area, ideal for the children or family pet. This property is a surprise package with all the wanted features.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 31

Fantastic home in a great location LOOK no further, as this home has all the qualities required for a comfortable lifestyle. Features include three bedrooms, with the main including an en suite and walk-in robe. This home also comprises a good sized study, tiled entry, two large living areas, side access for boat/trailer and backs onto popular park and wet lands with walking tracks. All living is north facing, a very light and bright well appointed kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning, formal dining and lounge room. Leading off the kitchen is the covered alfresco area where you can relax and enjoy morning coffees or entertain. Direct access out to the park area is an added bonus. Being only a short walk to either the beach or shops, this property is just what you have been looking for. Come and have a look.

INVERLOCH Location: 4 Chelsea Square Bedrooms: 3 (plus study) Bathrooms: 2 Price: $469,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

PAGE 32 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

After a reno opportunity? A

FTER watching The Block, are you thinking you wouldn’t mind giving a renovation a go? If so, this is the home for you. This property offers purchasers a great opportunity to get into the property market and conduct a refurbishment and reno-

vation at an affordable price. Located on a corner block, the home does need work, however the potential is definitely there, allowing the purchaser to do some work and personalise to their own taste. The home currently consists of three

bedrooms, an open living/dining/kitchen offering timber floor boards, and a reverse cycle split system for easy heating and cooling. The bathroom is central to the bedrooms. At the rear of the home a study alcove or small play room adjoins the laundry. Out the back of the home there’s a good sized 6x6 metre (approximately) lock-up shed with power and concrete floor.

LEONGATHA Location: 16 Parr St Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 4409570 Land size: 560sqm (approx.) Price: $175,000 Agent: Elders Leongatha Contact: Zel Svenson on 0438 636 290

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 33

New home up for auction L

OCATED in the rural townshipof Mirboo North, this ‘new home’ is ready for you to buy in an extremely realistic price range. Boasting a stunning modern design set over three levels, this home features three bedrooms with two kitchens and two bathrooms, beautiful solid timber floors and quality fittings throughout with modern lines. Outside you will find an expansive outdoor entertaining deck with a peaceful backdrop of beautiful native bushland.

The home is located just minutes walk from the famous Grand Ridge Brewery and all of the cafés and specialty shops that Mirboo North has to offer. The block is a large 1960m2 block with two road frontages and subdivision potential (subject to council approval). Mirboo North offers great schools, sporting facilities, nature walks, parks and more. Situated central to Leongatha and the Latrobe Valley, Mirboo North is a hidden gem. Call today to arrange an inspection.

MIRBOO NORTH M Lo Location: 22 Railway Road Bedrooms: 3 Be Bathrooms: 2 Ba AUCTION: Saturday, August 25 at 12 noon AU Suit: $275,000+ buyers Su Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30 days Te Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Ag Contact: Andrew Newton on Co 0402 940 320 or 5662 0922

Choose a house you like. Create a home you love. my alfresco room

hunter

Airlie design

Inverloch / Leongatha 2 Ramsey Boulevard Ph: Caroline 5674 3058 Find out how you can tailor our plans

Licence: DBU-3480/DBU3480

Start making plans

1800 677 156 hotondo.com.au

HOT5128_AIR102

Your local ofﬁce:

PAGE 34 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Clients come first at new home WHEN Inverloch real estate Landmark Harcourts sells a beachfront home for $3.2million, one is entitled to ask: can they get any better?

Well, it seems so, with the team from the respected agency moving to new premises at 6b Ramsey Boulevard. Vendors, community representatives and officials from Landmark Harcourts joined with agency staff to celebrate the official opening of the new office last Wednesday night. Principal Lewis Stone was his usual exuberant self and that zest for life reflects in the approach he and his team have in giving vendors and sellers a superb real estate experience. “We now have the Landmark Harcourts combination, we now have the new location and that will set us up well for the future,” he said. Property manager Kasey McLeod suggested the agency move to the new location and Lewis realised the benefits of doing so. “We are the closet location to all the beaches and the playground. Over time, it will become a very popular area. We have tried to make the atmosphere business-like, but with a good honest approach to people’s properties,” Lewis said. Over summer, the members of the South Gippsland Jazz Society will perform on the front

deck. The agency achieved the top four sale prices for Inverloch in the 12 months to July 16, 2012, according to real estate website domain.com.au Landmark Harcourts AustraAustra lia CEO Darren Cole attended the opening of the company’s 137th office and noted the partnership between Landmark and Harcourts would offer a full suite of services, including residential, rural lifestyle, farming and commercial sales, as well as property management. “Lew has got a good rapport here with his preceding Harcourts business and this new partnership will open doors to wider marketing opportunities,” Darren said. The CEO noted across Australia, Landmark Harcourts had achieved growth of 31 per cent in its business despite transactions across the country being lower. “That is a credit to teams like Lew’s getting record prices for their properties across the town,” Mr Cole said. Victorian franchise manager Jason Hellyer offers coaching and mentoring regularly, and the company also offers a dedicated property management support officer, backing property managers at individual branches. Being a former farmer, Lewis has a solid understanding of the rural sector and is able to transfer those skills to marketing rural

Top team: Landmark Harcourts Victorian franchise manager Jason Hellyer, Australian CEO Darren Cole, Inverloch principal Lewis Stone, property manager Kasey McLeod, and agents Sarah Spencer-Smith and Heather Atkins and their new premises. lifestyle properties, a market he noted was strong in South Gippsland. “Of our last 10 sales, seven have been lifestyle sales,” he said. Lewis attributed the branch’s success to its staff.

Agent Heather Atkins continues to achieve impressive sales figures and has supported Lewis from the start. In the last six weeks, Sarah Spencer-Smith of Inverloch has joined the team as an agent, drawing on her experi-

ence working in England in real estate. “I’m full of confidence in her ability and I’m sure her local contacts will enable her to sell well for clients,” Lewis said. Property manager Kasey

also oversees the office. The agency did not have rentals when she started two years ago and is now performing strongly. “A lot of people who deal with Kasey appreciate her fun loving nature,” Lewis said.

Night out: Lewis Stone of Landmark Harcourts (second from left) with Libby Seebeck, Marni Hattam and Trevor Seebeck. Lewis sold Marni’s home within three months.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 35

Illegal dumping brings big costs

Yuk: litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards with a pile of rubbish dumped illegally at Screw Creek, Inverloch.

ILLEGAL L ddumping umping of rubbish is costing the ratepayers of Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires a fortune. It’s estimated trying to manage the problem brings a joint annual bill of more than $100,000 every year. Some of the area’s beauty spots such as the Bunurong Coastal Park are prime targets. Parks Victoria rangerin-charge Darren Hill is alarmed at the amount of waste dumped illegally in public parks. He said not only does this impact on the environment, it means staff and money have to be redirected from other programs in order to restore parks to a safe and satisfactory state. Bass Coast Shire Council’s infrastructure director

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman

OVER winter and spring, council organises an annual program of tree planting to improve the natural vegetation of our foreshores. A lot of work goes into making sure these planting days are fun for the volunteers and to make sure the new plants thrive while they establish through summer. Council purchases approximately 10,000 plants that are distributed over 30 planting sites across Bass Coast. Officers then plan the tree planting events and co-ordinate 10 volunteer groups to be involved. Council also informs nearby landholders and interest groups of upcoming tree planting and then supervises all of the volunteers on the day. The recent tree planting at Kilcunda was a great success and relies on many volunteers turning up on the day to pitch in. While the program would not be possible without these volunteers, I would like to acknowledge the huge amount of work done by our staff to prepare tree planting sites. Council is the land manager of the Kilcunda Foreshore, and we are responsible for its maintenance and management. Our staff worked with the Three Creeks Landcare group to plan the planting day. To give the trees the best start, they prepared the site by improving the soil condition and spraying any weeds. Making sure pedestrians can pass through the site was an issue at the Kilcunda Foreshore. So council will provide a new gravel access track passing though one of the planting sites. The volunteers planted an amazing 2500 young plants on the day. Our environment team will work hard to maintain them and get rid of any weeds, while they get established. This type of maintenance is an all year round activity for foreshore areas managed by council. Our foreshores are popular places; they are also fragile and precious. We all benefit from the positive work of council and community volunteers in keeping our foreshores looking great. Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor.

Threat spreads LOCAL environmental activist Nia Emmanouil presented a film and information night about plans to industrialise the Kimberley, recently. With threats of coal seam gas and brown coal mining reverberating around South Gippsland, the subject was topical. Ms Emmanouil has spent the last 12 years with the Kimberley’s traditional owners the Goolarabooloo and wants to help them protect their law, culture and ongoing connection to their country and its spirit. She said the traditional owners are all opposed to the Western Australian Government’s plans for a large port and the world’s biggest LNG processing plant at James Price Point, about 60kms north of Broome. She called for local support for the Goolarabooloo and also spoke about the Kimberley Community Whale Research Project which aims to gather critical data about the use of WA coastal waters by migrating and calving humpback whales. That’s topical too, because Watershed Victoria conducts its own whale count in Bass Coast waters every season.

Happy helpers: Coral Johnston and Jenny Geary enjoy themselves while volunteering at St Peter’s Anglican Opportunity Shop.

Saints at St Peter’s By Tamika Scouller, work experience student FOR the past 29 years, St Peter’s Anglican Church Opportunity Shop in Leongatha has been successfully supporting the community. The opportunity shop has a broad range of stock including clothing, shoes, bags, books, children’s toys, linen and crockery. Every sale made is a profit, and all profits are donated to many different organisations, chosen twice a year. Just recently, many benefiting organisations include: St Peter’s parish and misions, bishop’s winter appeal, cancer research and Centenary House, Australian Red Cross, aboriginal missionary, Angel Flight, Helimed, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, Royal Children’s Hospital and the Hemophilia Foundation. All received a helpful cut of the $15,000 the opportunity shop has raised over the past six months. Of course none of this would have been possible without Kaye Littlejohn, who has been managing the opportunity shop for

Meals roster (Leongatha) Rd 1: S. Smith & A. Heide (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri), Yooralla (Tues); Rd 2: Red Cross (Mon, Thur, Fri), National Bank (Tues), SG Specialist School (Wed); Rd 3: South Coast Christian College (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning August 13, 2012.

the past 28 years, and the team of volunteers who put a lot of time and effort into the place. All the work the volunteers do comes from the heart; they all help out in any way possible to keep the shop running. They do things such as “sorting, washing the clothing and making sure everything is clean”, said Coral Johnston, a volunteer at St Peter’s. All their hard work is for a vital cause. The opportunity shop is well loved by many, with people lining up outside the doors in the mornings waiting for their beloved shop to open, saying that “it’s definitely the place to be”. With the shop only being open three days a week, hardly any stock exceeding $10, and most clothing being in the 50 cents to $5 price range, the shop gets pretty busy. St Peter’s tries to help out wherever possible and is supporting the 56th Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show this month. St Peter’s Anglican Opportunity Shop is always happy to receive donations, excluding electronics.

Felicity Sist, said council’s outdoor staff spend a lot of time cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish. Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires have joined forces to deal with the matter. They’re trialling motion activated surveillance cameras in dumping hotspots and have employed a litter prevention officer. Both these measures aim to identify and fine illegal dumpers – fines start at $282. Ms Sist said enforcement officers would work with Parks Victoria rangers to fine dumpers and make them clean up their mess. Serious offences will result in court action. She is urging the public to report illegal dumping. For Bass Coast, ring 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or South Gippsland, 5662 9200.

PAGE 36 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

A unique opportunity may present itself for making a key professional contract. If travelling, plan for detours and distractions. Recent financial planning should start paying off now. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Some cancellations and postponements may leave you free time, likely during or after the weekend. The timing couldn’t be better because your creative spirit is soaring. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

This will be a good week for artistic projects including home decorating and trips to galleries. Some communictions tie-ups may mean that messages aren’t getting through to you. A family reconciliation is spotlighted. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Your noble efforts pay off. Feuding friends are back together again, thanks to your concern. Health and fitness plans require a sensible attitude. A new hobby could prove especially rewarding. LEO - July 23 - August 22

Don’t hesitate to speak up about injustices you have observed - just be prepared for possible cross-examination. Straightforward tasks may be unexpectedly complicated. A financial news-brightener may arrive by the weekend. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

If travelling near or far be sure you are equipped with the latest information. Timing works to your advantage as you find yourself in the right places at the liveliest moments. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

A friendship related difficulty may be satisfactorily resolved. The week finds you enjoying a few luxuries or indulging in precious free time. A relative may be surprisingly mysterious. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

The week finds you meeting people from assorted walks of life - and learning from their experiences. Your relationship between relatives shows signs of a dramatic improvement. Don’t force the matter. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

With a little more patience, you can realise your creative potential. Joint endeavours require some further planning. Relationships thrive on an intellectual level. Education is highlighted. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

This is a great week for completing miscellaneous tasks and contemplating your next long term project. Family obligations become less pressing. the weekend finds you enjoying a change as well as a rest. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

You are the eternal student and you could excel in a teaching role. A sagging relationship comes back to life - in full force. Don’t neglect mechanical problems. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

A long term goal is within reach, thanks largely to the extra effort you have recently made. You may be asked to mediate a family discussion. Travel and education blend well. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You take charge and excel in a leadership role - whether invited or not. You are a popular role model, thanks to your willingness to work hard without losing your good humour. Educational opportunities are highlighted.

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, August 8: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, August 12: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Exploring Worship; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower HC. Tuesday, August 14: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist. Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist. For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am. Contact: John 0408 305 880. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Sat-

urdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala - Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner

Streets, Leongatha. Moderator Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, August 12, 10am (HC). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8337

1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Crazy (8) Chance (4) Lazy (4) Parasite (8) Entice (5) Squalid (6) Stiffen (6) Number (6) Bill (6) Sorceress (5) Complete (8) Implement (4) Nuisance (4) Set (8)

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.

DOWN Crest (5) Plant (7) Win (4) Menacing (8) Inferior (5) Explosive (7) Exhaustive (8) Bother (7) Letter (7) Fish (5) Near (5) Ale (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8337 ACROSS 1. Did turn in the vehicle (8). 6. Give it to uncle, little man (4). 8. Repeating myself, said she’s an operatic character (4). 9. Bottle up the remainder of the water (8). 10. Underneath the Spanish in front (5). 11. Jokes with the chaps (6). 13. It’s water for the rest, in a bad state the morning after (6). 15. Hauled in, was unsteady on one’s pins (6). 17. Is everybody satisfied about hammer? (6). 19. She took about a day to arrange the game (5). 22. Against including anything that’s become popular (6,2). 23. The lady and gentleman will be back at lunchtime (4). 24. Not charged for accommadation (4). 25. Cries out the man’s name through the gag (8). DOWN 2. Surname of the non-communist Russian? (5). 3. Turning on one and certain to be unpleasant (7). 4. Bird that left the refuge during the Flood? (4). 5. Refuse to tell you what’s in it! (4-4). 6. Mean the master is in Italy (5). 7. Hint it’s aging (7). 12. When I get friends to hold it, does the same (8). 14. Track down and put a number inside for hard labour (7). 16. First save up: that’s the dodge (7). 18. Portable, as a torch is (5). 20. Look just as the chaps said (5). 21. A pointless dye (4).

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 37

• Meeniyan-Dumbalk Football Netball Club reunion • Tree planting at Kilcunda • Meeniyan Golf Club

Young ones: MDU Thirds players from the premiership winning team of 1992, Warren Turner, Ryan Leys and Mick Adkins, share tales.

Above, Official group: Meeniyan Golf Club president Will Bullock, sponsor Paul Vandermeer of Paul Vandermeer Carpenters and Builders, Meredith Scholte, captain Colin Graeme and Allan Kuhne enjoy the bar.

Left, Keen hitters: Rod Matthews (left) and Daryl Gregg competed in Meeniyan Golf Club’s fourball ambrose event.

Time out: Ian Trease, Gavin Zerbe, Craig Buckland and Ian Inglis unwind after a round of golf at Meeniyan.

Still smiling: among the members of the MDU C Grade 2002 premiership were Tanya Thorson, captain Allyson Opray, Remembering then: MDU Reserves captain in 1972, Al- Swapping tales: Jim Read and Mick Charlton Darlene Jones, coach Anlan Hogan, catches up with Greg Jones, vice-captain Noel cheered on Meeniyan-Dumbalk United Seniors. nette Opray, Kathy HepOpray and Ian Richards at the 1972 premiership reunion. pell and Veronica Hanily.

Champions of Meeniyan: 1972 Reserves players Neville Trease, Tony Blake and Graeme Hughes recall the game of their footballing careers at the reunion.

Feeding team: Wonthaggi Rotary Club members Max Williams, Gary Sharrock, Col Peters, John Owens and president Clive Hollands catered for volunteers planting trees at Kilcunda.

Helping hands: Barry Silby of Woolamai and Peter Baird, president of Three Creeks Landcare, helped plant trees at Kilcunda recently.

PAGE 38 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Nature painted on canvas GRAEME Myrteza is a man of the country and it reflects in his art work. The Thorpdale farmer has worked the land all his life and has only recently returned to painting since having a flair as a child. “After a long illness we lost our son Brett and I turned to the paintbrush, therapy I suppose,” Graeme said. “I painted constantly for a long time, thinking of Brett and trying to get myself back on track. “Brett never saw a paintbrush; in my hand but I’m sure he’s with me when I paint, so in each painting I always paint his initials.” From spending over 40 years as a

farmer, Graeme has seen a lot of beauty that comes out of the land and uses that as his subject in his work. “As I paint I’m trying to convey the mood, to capture the feeling, the smell of the bush,” he said. “If you can share that with me, then I’ve achieved my goal.” Graeme’s most popular paintings are those of twisting gum trees, while he also focuses on cattle, landscapes and rivers in the Gippsland hills. Check out Graeme’s work at the Coal Creek Community Art Gallery at Korumburra throughout August.

Natural: Graeme Myrteza captures the beauty of Australian nature in his paintings.

Country art: Thorpdale artist Graeme Myrteza is exhibiting his art work in the Coal Creek Community Art Gallery. Graeme’s wife Wendy Myrteza and sister-in-law Shirley Field helped set up the exhibition on Wednesday.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 39

Play time at Foster THE 12th Annual South Gippsland Festival of One-Act Plays is on again this weekend (August 11 and 12). With generous sponsorship from Toora and Foster Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, Foster theatre company, FAMDA, has enticed

some of Melbourne’s leading theatre companies to leave the big smoke and provide locals with a highly entertaining mix of short plays. The event will be held at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Last year’s big winners, Pop Culture Theatre and Nuworks, are re-

turning to defend their titles. Pop Culture won the $1000 cheque for the most outstanding production and Nuworks took home the awards for male leading actor, support actor, youth performance and the design award. The Hartwell Players (2010 win-

Slick show: winners of the 2011 Bruce Crowl Award for their slick and hilarious staging of The Seven Deadly Sins, the happy crew from Pop Culture Theatre are returning to Foster to defend their title. ing given the choice of concert-style seating or sitting at tables with their own drinks and nibbles. To allow time for more socialising on Saturday evening, and to ensure that everyone is able to get their meal on time, FAMDA has arranged in-house catering at the arts centre. The Prom Coast Aged Care catering corps will be swinging into action raising money for their building fund while providing a delicious meal for performers and audience members. The two course dinner with main course and sweets including a vegetarian option will be served in the 6pm meal break at a cost of $25. To enjoy the cuisine, convenience and camaraderie of this in-house dining experience, and to reduce wastage as much as possible, please confirm the number of people who would like to dine in-house with Marieke Ormsby via

marieke@satalyte.com.au, 5682 1820 or 0403 059 704 by Wednesday, August 8. A festival schedule is available on www.famda.org.au to make it easier to choose to see the work of a particular drama company, a favourite playwright or theatre genre. A festival pass costs $20 and allows patrons to see every play in the festival. You don’t have to come to the entire festival. People are free to come and go, with a session pass available at just $8 on Saturday or $10 for a day of plays on Sunday. Session times start at 2pm, 4pm and 8pm on Saturday and 11am and 1.30pm on Sunday. Festival passes and session tickets will be on sale at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Check www.famda.org.au for schedule details.

ner Fur Better or Worse), Beaumaris Theatre (2009 winner An Englishman Abroad) and 1812 (2008 winner The Dock Brief) are all back to show off their talents and trying to win some of the big prize money on offer so it looks like being another really enjoyable festival.

Unusually this year there is only one Gippsland entry, with Production Line Theatre from Bairnsdale staging a drama called A Time for Farewells. Despite the competitive element, the Foster festival is always a friendly and social occasion, with audience members and theatre companies be-

PAGE 40 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 41

PAGE 42 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, August 10, 1982 THE Woorayl Library has been in its new building for one year, and staff and borrowers celebrated on Wednesday, August 4. In one of his last official engagements as shire president, Cr Ted Hattam cut a birthday cake in the library. All borrowers who used the library that day were treated to a slice of cake.

Hot stuff: Ruby Fire Brigade visited Little Rascals Childcare Centre in Leongatha last week to teach children about home fire safety. Captain Darren Hardacre and fire-fighter Joan Silver engaged the excited children in the fun of “stop drop and roll” and “get down low”.

The children were so well behaved they had a special treat of watching captain Darren spray a large jet of water followed by the truck leaving with its lights and sirens sounding. Further information on home fire safety is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Milpara Community House news STAFF, members and volunteers from Milpara attended the Community Networking Trivia night, hosted by Rotary, on Saturday, July 28. Along with members from various local groups they had a fun filled evening of networking and fundraising. John Davies, Barbara Look and Eileen Cook, all members of Milpara’s committee of management, together with friends were the overall winners. St Josephs’ Primary School and Korumburra Primary School received the proceeds from the evening. With the winter chills and cost of living rising, Milpara’s emergency food bank is in demand. The Bendigo Bank in Commercial Street, Korumburra is having a food drive during the month of August on our behalf. To help out, just drop in donations of tinned food and UHT milk to the branch. Some vacancies are available for the Living Hope Bereavement Support Training. This is a two day training program developed by the Salvation Army which will give everyday people, health and social welfare professionals, clergy and school staff the skills and confidence to support people bereaved by suicide. The program is held over two days, Tuesday,

August 14 and Wednesday, August 15 from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.

from 7pm to 9pm. Learn how to save money by reducing energy and water bills, cutting down on waste and create your own sustainability action plan.

Stitch, Don’t Ditch It workshop facilitated by Julie Joyce will be held on Sunday, August 12 from 10am to 1pm. Julie will share her ideas to save dollars and give preloved clothes, fabric and manchester a new life. Her up-cycling ideas include novel ideas for bags. Sponsored by the South Gippsland Shire Council.

Have you recently moved into the area? Would you like to meet other people and learn about this district? Then come along to our next Newcomer’s Luncheon on Monday, August 13 from 12.30pm.

Do you have an Android Tablet? Would you like to learn how to get the most from your tablet? Come along to our short course on Tuesday, August 14 from 1pm to 4pm and learn about applications, settings and safety. BYO tablet. Painting and drawing classes with Lance Rogers commence on Thursday, August 9 from 1pm to 4pm. This class is for beginners or those with some experience using oils, acrylic, pastels, water colour or any other media. Materials list is available on enrolment. The next Small Business Victoria workshop will be Green Your Business, Grow Your Business to be held on Thursday, August 9

Computers Beyond Basics suite commences on Thursday, August 9 with email and Internet Beyond Basics. Learn how to include attachments, about file sizes and why they are important, how to zip files, save and send photos, learn about the address book, virus checks, how to make safe interest transactions on banking and buying websites. File Management and Computers Beyond Basics classes then follow on. If you would like to book into any of the above classes or would like further information on Milpara or our other programs, please contact either Sandra or Belinda on 5655 2524 or send us an email at milpara@dcsi.net.au or just call in. Bookings are essential for all of our classes.

**** SOUTH Gippsland’s biggest commercial enterprise, the dairy industry, was the focal point of last week’s 26th annual Journalists’ Tour of Victoria. Billed as a pre-royal show tour, it provided journalists with firsthand information on the activities and achievements of people in country areas. 10 years ago, August 6, 2002 SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will open its new Koonwarra transfer station next Monday, August 12. The new site is on the Inverloch-Koonwarra Road, opposite the current landfill site. The facility consists of four transfer bays, recycling, provision for green waste, steel recycling and all weather access roads. **** YOUTH cards, featuring discounts at local businesses plus important youth contact numbers will be distributed to 12 to 25-year-olds next month. A handful of popular business people have already agreed to support the concept.

5 years ago, August 7, 2007 STAGE four water restrictions in place in Korumburra will be lifted this Thursday, August 9, with the Coalition Creek catchment sitting at 100 per cent of its storage capacity. The restrictions will be replaced by the permanent water saving rules, which are enforced across the state. **** VCAT has overturned South Gippsland Shire’s permit for a rabbit farm on Ryeburn Road, Outtrim, calling uncertainty about waste disposal “alarming” on a two hectare block and a “fatal flaw” in the plan. Other criticism by VCAT included odour concerns and the lack of information by the applicants. 1 year ago, August 9, 2011 TWO South Gippsland associations, one with a history dating back 109 years, have now officially folded, losing their incorporation statuses. The Leongatha Agricultural and Pastoral Society and the Tastes of Prom Country, which staged an annual food and wine festival in Foster, are no longer in existence. **** A PREGNANT woman and her fiancée are grateful they are alive after a truck drove straight through their home at Loch yesterday (Monday) morning. Adam Fielding and Megan Davis were asleep in their bedroom when the out of control truck travelled down Clarence Street, straight through the Victoria Street intersection and into their home.

TAYLA Maree Spooner was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 14 to Kellie Galloway and Aaron Spooner. Tayla is a sister for Carla.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE STARâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 43

TYSON James Weeks was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 15 to Crystal and Andrew Weeks of Inverloch. Tyson is a brother for Daniel, 15.

CHARLIE Daniel Garton is the first child for Lauren and Darcy of Meeniyan. He was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on July 26. HUNTER Alexander Thomson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 31 to Belinda Maddocks and Alex Thomson of Wonthaggi. Hunter is a brother for Harvey, 4.

PAUL and Carla Poletti of Inverloch welcome their first son Nate Paul Poletti born at the Epworth Freemasons Hospital on June 22.

DUSTIN Neducic was born on July 17 at Bass Coast Regional Health to Bonnie Sheerin and Rado Neducic of Wonthaggi.

TAYLOR Louise Shelton was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 28 to Scott and Sally Shelton of The Gurdies. Taylor is a sister for Bailey, 6, and Logan, 5.

ROWAN Anthony James Allen was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on July 29 to Jenna Meloury and Scott Allen of Cape Paterson. Rowan is a brother for Natasha Allen.

HAZEL Joan Hadrian was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on June 1 to Emma and David Hadrian of Cowes. Hazel is a sister for Charlotte and Laila.

IZABELLA Daisy ter Horst was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 21 to Lidia Baldin and Ryan ter Horst of Wonthaggi. KAI Joseph Bettess was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 20 to Jessica Gill and Robert Bettess of Wonthaggi. Kai is a brother for Billy, 12, Levi, 7, Blake, 5, and Koby, 3.

MIHLEA Shae Wilson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on June 22 to Elyse Reardon and Michael Wilson of Wonthaggi.

MAX Roy Gammaldi was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 26 to Cheryl and Alister Gammaldi of Wonthaggi. Max is a brother for Connor, 3.

PAGE 44 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

• VLE LEONGATHA

Cow competition drops THERE were approximately 500 grown steers and bullocks, 330 trade and 630 cows penned. A slightly lesser quality yarding had little effect on prices with most categories recording firm prices. The usual buying group was present, although competition was reduced slightly for cows with one less export processor actively bidding. Cow prices were back 1c to 2c/kg and grown steers and bullocks along with yearling grass cattle gained a few cents. A small number of good vealers sold from

190c to 246c/kg. The best yearling grass steers made from 190c to 226c with 500kg to 600kg drafts making from 202c to 216c/ kg. Good yearling grass heifers made from 174c to 224c/kg. Medium weight four score grown steers sold from 198c to 212c/kg. Heavy four score grown steers made between 189c and 208c/kg. Friesian and crossbred steers made from 165c to 182c/kg. Plain condition and lightweight dairy

cows sold between 105c and 138c/kg. Better condition two and three score heavy weight dairy cows sold from 133c to 154c/ kg. Plain condition and lightweight beef cows made between 115c and 143c/kg. Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows sold from 143c to 160c/kg. This week’s sale draw for August 8 and 9 is: 1. SEJ, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4. Rodwells, 5. Alex Scott, 6. David Phelan.

Wednesday, August 1 BULLOCKS 12 P. & B. Fox, Hazelwood 10 B. & A. Hollonds, Sale 2 Couins Holding, Giffard 13 D. Macri, Korumburra 8 Gillingham Pastoral, Tarwin Lower 11 Condoluci Produce, Leongatha

580kg 573kg 570kg 637kg 592kg 576kg

215.6 213.6 212.0 211.2 208.2 208.0

$1252 $1223 $1208 $1346 $1233 $1198

STEERS 1 M.E. Pretty, Binginwarri 1 M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside 1 M. & V. Manks, Woodside 1 W.M.D. & M.E. McKenzie, Devon Nth 1 J.F. & J.P. O’Neill, Korumburra 1 M. White, Mirboo North COWS 1 R. & F. Argento, Toora 1 P. & M. Legione, Ryanston 5 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 1 B.J. O’Loughlin, Mirboo North 4 R.G. & J.Y. Birrell, Leongatha 1 S.W. & B.M. McLaren, Woodleigh Vale HEIFERS 1 M.E. Pretty, Binginwarri 4 M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside 1 J.F. & J.P. O’Neill, Korumburra 9 M. & V. Manks, Woodleigh Vale 1 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 1 N.R. & D.M. Grabham, Kongwak BULLS 1 Harris Pastoral, Dumbalk North 1 D. McCaughan, Pound Creek 1 G.G. Parker, Woorarra East 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 1 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 1 M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside

375kg 349kg 385kg 400kg 355kg 330kg

245.0 245.0 245.0 245.0 244.6 240.0

$918 $855 $943 $980 $868 $792

545kg 495kg 724kg 725kg 640kg 615kg

189.2 165.2 159.6 159.0 158.6 158.2

$1031 $817 $1155 $1152 $1015 $972

340kg 349kg 300kg 429kg 410kg 445kg

246.0 245.0 224.6 224.2 221.6 220.0

$836 $855 $673 $962 $908 $979

895kg 530kg 790kg 595kg 515kg 570kg

183.6 $1643 177.6 $941 173.0 $1366 172.6 $1026 172.0 $885 170.0 $969

Landmark Leongatha

MASSIVE STOCK CLEARANCE ONE DAY ONLY Friday, August 10 - All day Bring in your old Energizers for a FREE Energizer check-up & discounts on upgrades ers 10% OFF full range of Coopers Animal Health products FREE 10% OFF selected Kaiwaka wet weather gear sausage Representative from sizzle y r CopRice to discuss all your feeding needs

Come in and meet the friendly team and grab a bargain at Landmark Leongatha

Door prizes & ays giveaw

Landmark Leongatha Ph: 5662 2510 86 Yarragon Road, Leongatha

WG0447

In running: South Gippsland Landcare Network co-ordinator Belinda Brennan and Foskie the koala.

Vote for Belinda LANDCARE stalwart Belinda Brennan is one of 88 finalists in the 2012 National Landcare Awards, which are taking place in Sydney on September 4. Belinda was the winner of the Australian Government Local Landcare Facilitator Award in the 2011 Victorian Landcare Awards. As a result, she joins six other finalists in that category from across the country, all vying for top honours at the biennial celebration in Sydney. Gippsland locals can join in the celebrations by going online and voting for their local hero in the 2012 People’s Choice Award. Voting is open until 6pm (EST) on Tuesday, September 4, and the winner will be announced at the 2012 National Landcare Awards gala dinner that night.

With over 20 years of Landcare experience in both Western Australia and Victoria, Belinda has spearheaded a wide variety of both on-ground natural resource management projects, as well as awareness-raising and volunteer recruitment programs. Belinda’s work as co-ordinator with the South Gippsland Landcare Network has seen membership of the network grow and widespread community engagement with projects that provide environmental benefits to the region including a Community Carbon Program and the Friends of Strzelecki Koalas projects. “Why am I still involved in Landcare after 20-plus years? I believe in Landcare. I believe we are all making a difference and our landscape is better for Landcare being part of it. I love the people, I love the enthusiasm, I love the ideas. I love Landcare!” she said.

CEO of Landcare Australia, Heather Campbell, believes the National Landcare Awards to be an excellent way of showcasing the breadth and diversity of the amazing work being undertaken by Landcarers across the country, from sustainable agriculture to coastal restoration projects and everything in between. “The National Landcare Awards are about celebrating all aspects of grass-roots environmentalism, irrespective of geography, age or gender,” she said. “Gippsland can be proud to be represented by Belinda Brennan at this level, and I hope that locals will show their support by voting in the People’s Choice Award.” To find out more about the finalists, get involved, and have your say by voting in the 2012 National Landcare Awards People’s Choice Category, please visit www.landcareonline.com.au/nationalawards

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 45

Wet soils create headaches PLANTS need water to survive, but too much water in the soil can kill plants by starving them of oxygen.

Up high: keeping cattle off wet ground can help protect pastures.

Burra Foods reveals final price BURRA Foods last week announced a weighted average final closing price of $5.50 kg milk solids, being 41 cents per standard litre, for last season. The combined payment of 10 c/ kg fat and 25 c/kg protein was an increase of a further 17 c/kg of milk solids and brought the 2011-12 milk payments to a close. Grant Crothers, CEO of Burra Foods, said he was delighted Burra Foods were able to achieve such a strong result despite the difficult trading conditions, particularly in the later part of the financial year. Looking towards this season, he

acknowledged the recent announcements by other major export processors offering additional winter supply incentives and one off payments offered only to new suppliers. “These claims and special offers are nothing more than corporate spin, designed to create confusion and complexity for dairy farmers. At Burra Foods, we take a different approach,” Mr Crothers said. “It is with the ongoing support from our farm milk partners that enables the business to continue to grow. This means we can compete at world’s best practice levels for efficiency and provide our customers a

reliable supply of quality product.” His view is that it is a simple business model that ultimately returns a benefit through a higher price for milk for all of their farm milk partners. In what is shaping up to be a lower returning year, Mr Crothers urged all dairy farmers to consider production costs and farming systems. “Too many farmers seem to be focused on high revenue, expecting profit to follow and being disappointed when it doesn’t, rather than considering production costs and focusing on producing milk for the lowest possible cost,” he said.

Have a say on catchment THE West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is encouraging community members to provide feedback on the Draft Regional Catchment Strategy. A meeting will be held at the Leongatha RSL tomorrow (Wednesday, August 8), from 1 – 3pm. The draft strategy is a six-year document encompassing 2012-18 that identifies management priorities for the region’s natural resources. This is the third strategy to be produced and will be the primary planning mechanism for protecting and managing integrated natural

assets of highest value within the WGCMA region. West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority chair Angus Hume said the strategy was intended to be used by all agencies and groups in the region who work to protect and enhance our natural resources. “We’d like to know how well the draft strategy aligns with the local community’s aspirations for natural resource management,” he said. “The strategy will work to provide a framework for a range of supporting strategies and action plans that were previously developed with the community, helping to strengthen partnerships and reduce duplication of effort.”

Community members are invited to attend information sessions to learn about the draft strategy. If you can’t make it to an information session to tell us what you think, a survey is available on the WGCMA website along with the draft strategy. If you’d prefer a hard copy of either, please contact the WGCMA on 1300 094 262. All feedback will be collated, analysed and considered in developing the final draft of the strategy. The final draft is to be endorsed by the WGCMA board prior to submission to the Minister for Water and Minister for Environment and Climate Change in October.

New mastitis bug test promising EARLY results from Countdown research indicate a new milk molecular test could have an important role in testing for the presence of the mastitis bug, Streptococcus agalactia (Strep ag), in Australian dairy herds.

It will be of particular use when sourcing cows for purchase. The new test, known as a milk PCR, has been available in Australia for the past 12 months, through some milk companies, herd improvement organisations and vets. The test uses as an example, the routine milk vat sample collected by the tanker driver for BMCC analysis. In many instances it can be arranged through the company field staff or local vet. Because there was limited knowledge of how this test performed when used on bulk vat milk under Australian conditions, Countdown examined its application in a research project with funding from the Gardiner Foundation. Dairy Australia’s Countdown project manager Dr John Penry said the results suggested it should be a con-

venient surveillance tool for Strep ag mastitis, if the results are available prior to purchasing cows. “The test is likely to be useful for managers of herds in an expansion phase who are unable to maintain a closed herd,” he said. “In this situation testing milk from the seller’s herd before purchase will help assess the risk of importing Strep ag infected cows. “The cost of the test is very small compared to the potential cost of importing cows infected with Strep ag and having it potentially spread to other cows in the herd.” Strep ag has long been a cause of mastitis in Australia dairy cows. Although it was believed to have become very uncommon, this bug is becoming more prevalent again. The good news is that Strep ag is one of the few mastitis bacteria that can be eliminated from a herd using the correct control options. “This test adds another mastitis control tool to our armoury. If cows, to be purchased are identified as coming from a Strep ag positive herd, consult your adviser or vet to decide what steps can be taken to minimise your risk,” Dr Penry said.

If the plants do survive, the waterlogging will stunt growth. The water also impacts soil, which weakens and becomes prone to compaction. This creates a vicious cycle where compaction reduces the ability of air and water to infiltrate the soil, further inhibiting pasture growth. Department of Primary Industries beef industry development officer Fiona Baker said it was important to reduce treading or pugging, as the damage could cause a 30-60 per cent reduction in pasture growth. “Farmers should try to graze the paddocks prone to becoming wet early in the season before the soils become too wet. This will minimise treading damage. Known dry paddocks should be targeted for later grazing,” Ms Baker said. Other short-term options for minimising damage include: • on-off grazing; • shifting the fence several times a day; • back-fence as often as possible; • allocating a larger grazing area; and • destock. With on-off grazing stock are only allowed to graze the paddock for a short period (two to four hours) and then held in a stand-off area such as a laneway or sacrifice paddock. “If paddocks are small enough to allow for it, you may strip graze stock across a paddock, moving the fence two or three times throughout the day. This will minimise the amount of wandering the stock will do, reducing the impact of treading damage,” Ms Baker said. “As you offer the stock a fresh section of pasture, back fence to stop them

wandering across the area just grazed. This will give the pasture more time to recover before being grazed in the coming months.” Another option is to allocate a larger than normal grazing area. This is less favourable as it speeds up the rotation, resulting in the possibility of less grass being available next grazing. However, it does allow for stock to get their full allocation of feed in a grazing. If the season is extremely wet, the best option for pasture persistence may be to send stock off on agistment for

the affected months. Long-term solutions to waterlogging are likely to involve drainage works – either surface or subsurface, depending on what type of water is creating the issue. Persistently wet areas may be better being fenced off and planted out with trees and shrubs. Additional information on managing wet soils can be found on the DPI website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ agriculture/dairy/managingwet-soils and information on pasture growth can be found in the More Beef from Pastures manual at www. mla.com.au

PAGE 46 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

message of hope IF anybody sins, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defence Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 1 John 2:1(6)

public notices

ART CLASS WONTHAGGI

Tuesdays 10am to 12pm 14th August 18th September 2012 6 weeks $150 Drawing with pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel. Wednesdays 10am to 12pm 15th August 19th September 2012 6 weeks $150 Painting with acrylic or oils Phone Janice Orchard 5672 3286 AH

public notices 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

CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

BOAT LICENCE COURSE

By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

LEONGATHA

LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE INC

Jetski endorsement included

Tuesday, August 14 6pm - 10.15pm Bookings essential Phone Bob 0417 524 005 Approved MSV course Australian Boating College. Provider No. 3399

situations vacant

FARMERS’ MARKET MANAGER Inverloch The Inverloch Tourism Association (ITA) is in the process of developing a community managed and operated market in Inverloch, to be held on the 4th weekend of each month at The Glade in Inverloch. The market aims to provide a retail outlet for local producers of fresh and seasonal products. The ITA is seeking a self motivated candidate for this part time contracted position with a broad range of skills which must include: • Thorough understanding of and a strong commitment to farmers’ markets and relevant market or event management experience • Appreciation of and support for VFMA accreditation of farmers’ markets and associated processes • Excellent organisational, time management and problem solving skills • Demonstrated stakeholder management and public communication skills • Competency in relevant software - email, word processing, website and accounting • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. The contract offer is $35 per hour negotiable according to skills and experience. Hours will vary from market pre-commencement to ongoing management and the incumbent will be required to work from home. For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description please contact Kate on 0438 535 166. Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be lodged by email to: kate.m.edwards@bigpond.com

Winners rafﬂe drawn 28/7/12: 1st Peter Hanrahan 2nd G. Water 3rd Lindsay Moore 4th Di Kiddell 5th June White

PUBLIC NOTICE Westaway Ford, Knights Mitsubishi, Knights Toyota and Knights Honda will be closed for business this Friday August 10 due to the funeral of Mr John Westaway.

WEST GIPPSLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY CORPORATION

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET 2012/2013 In accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1989 the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation gives notice that it has prepared a Budget for the financial year 1 July 2012 to 30 June, 2013, and that: a) The Corporation Board will meet at 2pm on Friday, 31st August 2012 at the Library Corporation Regional Support Centre, Warragul, to formally adopt the Budget subject to the right of any person to make a submission as set out in this notice. b) Copies of the budget are available for inspection at the Library Corporation Regional Support Centre, 65 Victoria Street, Warragul between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday, from branch libraries during their open hours and from the library website www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au Written submissions under Section 223 of the Act on any proposal contained in the budget are invited and will be received up until 5pm on Thursday 30th August 2012. Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation, 65 Victoria Street, Warragul, 3820 or forward by email to CEO@wgrlc.vic.gov.au. John Murrell CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

situations vacant

POSITIONS VACANT

ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER

2 positions, Part Time to Full Time Minimum of 7 shifts per fortnight - 0.73 EFT (56 hours/fortnight) to Full Time Applications are invited for the position of Associate Nurse Unit Manager. The successful applicants must be prepared to relieve the Nurse Unit Manager, undertake delegated portfolio work, work all tours of duty and will have completed or be prepared to undertake Advanced Life Support competencies. Applicants with experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing and Midwifery will be highly regarded and encouraged to apply for this position based at Leongatha. Applicants with experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing and Residential Care are encouraged to apply for this position based at Korumburra. Applicants should possess the following: • Current and well developed nursing care skills with a commitment to share knowledge and skill with others • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Current clinical Nursing Skills. • Middle management skills including (but not restricted to): o Good Interpersonal skills o Organisational and problem solving skills o Time management skills • Evidence of ongoing self-development • Understanding of ANMC competencies and Codes of Ethics/Professional conduct for nurses GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica, on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday 17th August 2012 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 47

situations vacant

SITE SUPERVISOR Experienced site supervisor required for high proﬁle, well established and respected Master Builder in South Gippsland. Excellent opportunity for an OH & S conscious individual to add value and build strong relationships in a diverse role. Competitive salary with extras. Trade and computer experience necessary. Call 0428 598 237 for enquiries and submit application in writing, by Friday 17th August to: ‘The Manager’ at 117 Sandy Point Road, Sandy Point VIC 3959

QUALIFIED MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC An opportunity exists for a qualified motor mechanic to join our modern multi-franchise motor vehicle dealership. Applicants should be conscientious, have a good work ethic and be committed to working in a team environment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please apply in writing, via email or enquire by phone to: Michael Westaway Westaway Ford 1 Hughes Street, Leongatha 3953 PH: 5662 4144 Email: annew@wide.net.au Applications close 15 August 2012

situations vacant

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia Ltd

DAIRY FARMHAND

Hico requires the services of a

REQUIRED FOR DAIRY FARM IN SOUTH GIPPSLAND

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

DIESEL MECHANIC An experienced Mechanic is required to service and maintain the company’s ﬂeet of earthmoving machinery and heavy vehicles. PHONE: 0408 595 305 Email: stuart@goldsmith.com.au

Receptionist/Administration

to join the team based at Korumburra Duties will include washing herd test and lab equipment, weighing milk samples, scanning milk samples and assisting run milk testing machines. The successful applicant will need to be able to work Monday to Friday, afternoons and have a current Victorian driver’s licence. A full job description is available from 33 Station Street, Korumburra 3950 or by phoning 5658 1311. Applications should be forwarded to the above by Friday the 17th of August 2012

PLANT OPERATOR required As our business is expanding we are seeking a full time, well presented person for reception. The successful applicant will need to be customer focused, be experienced in Microsoft Ofﬁce, Word, and Excel and be able to manage a busy switchboard. Duties will vary, but include, reception, receipting, banking, RACV Insurance. Bookkeeping would be an advantage. Please forward hand written applications to: Sharyn Newton, Edney’s Leongatha PO Box 72, Leongatha 3953 Applications close Friday 17th August, 2012

Do you have experience in operating excavator, grader, dozer, loader, tip truck & trailer, tractors and relevant licences? The successful applicant must have genuine experience, be versatile, able to co-ordinate and complete jobs efﬁciently without supervision. An attractive salary package is available for the right person. Please send applications only to: Allens Contracting 290 Carmody’s Road Leongatha 3953 Or info@allenscontracting.com.au By Monday, August 20, 2012

Electrical Designers and Draftspersons South Gippsland’s newest foodie destination The Rusty Windmill is a country store with a difference. Boasting a Cafe and Pantry showcasing the region’s ﬁnest offerings we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

Cook Barista or Coffee Enthusiast Front of House Wait Staff

Initially opening 6 days a week, weekend work will be required on a rotational shift basis. For further information please email admin@therustywindmill.com.au Applications with handwritten cover letter can be emailed to the above address or posted to: The Rusty Windmill PO Box 545 Leongatha 3953 Applications close Friday 17th August 2012 www.therustywindmill.com.au www.facebook.com/therustywindmill

36 McCartin Street, Leongatha Invites applications from suitably qualiﬁed persons for the position of

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION 3 - 4 days per week Immediate start Experience with MYOB Premier preferred Duties include: Reception General ofﬁce duties Booking advertisements Enquiries can be directed to the manager Tony Giles on 0407 528 192 Please email your application by 12 noon Monday, August 6 to: tony@thestar.com.au All enquiries and applications are strictly conﬁdential.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Aged & Disability Carers • Part time and casual positions available • Uniform supplied • Flexible working hours • No night shifts or sleepovers • Travel allowance paid *some conditions apply Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives? Then join our Aged and Disability team! Help us assist frail, aged, people with a disability and their carers to remain safe, secure and independent in their own homes. You will have obtained, or will be in the process of obtaining a qualification in the Aged and/or Disability Field, level 2 First Aid Certificate and hold a current drivers licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Enquiries to Client Services Team Leaders on (03) 5662 9200. All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 22 August 2012. Further information and a position description is available from our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. Staff and volunteers provide a range of community services in Gippsland for children, young people, families and individuals. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy at:

JLM Kindergarten, Corinella Kindergarten Teacher 3yr old program 5.75 hours per week An application form and the Position Description can be found on our website: www.ucgipps.org.au For further information contact Rebecca Ford Ph: 5662 5150 Applications addressing the key selection criteria close 5pm 10th August 2012, and are to be addressed to: Pam Porter HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875 or email humanresources@ucgipps.org.au UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.

situations vacant

Vemco Group is a well-established company with over 450 employees and 200 contractors, having grown significantly since we started our first operations in 1995 as a power utility contracting company. We are seeking experienced Electrical Designers and Draftspersons to join the team in the Traralgon office. Roles suited to people with experience and knowledge in the Electrical and/or Utility field with high attention to detail, excellent Microsoft Office skills and strong AutoCAD/microstation skills. The Designer role is permanent full time and Draftsperson is Casual (with potential for Permanent) and both roles are located at our Traralgon office. We are also interested to hear from people with proven Project Management skills. Full position descriptions can be found on our website www.vemco.com.au. Please provide a cover letter and resumé outlining experience and qualifications and email your application to: applications@vemco.com.au

(10mins from Toora/ Welshpool) 3 bdrm house available School bus at gate Phone 0403 921 199

PART TIME SALES STAFF required for a rural merchandise store Send resumés to: PO Box 319 Leongatha 3953

Expressions of Interest are invited for the position of

APPRENTICE CERTIFICATE 3 IN HORTICULTURE AND TURF MAINTENANCE at Mirboo North Golf Club Apply in writing to: Secretary, Mirboo North Golf Club PO Box 116 Mirboo North Vic. 3871

Access Unlimited Disabled / Childcare support workers Required to assist with medical care needs of a child living at home. Training is provided by nurses from the Royal Children’s Hospital. Mon-Fri ~ 7 - 9.30am 2.30 - 6.30pm Saturday 9am - 3pm Above award wages and penalties for Saturday. Email your resumé to tara@ accessunlimitedcareservices. com.au or phone 0417 734 230

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE Diversity Adviser and Active Service Model Industry Consultant (Combined Position) Are you enthusiastic and committed to improving the access to services for people who are marginalised or disadvantaged, and to improving the capacity of the service system to respond appropriately to their needs? Do you have a knowledge and understanding of restorative care and capacity building approaches in community care from a conceptual to an operational and practice level? The Gippsland region HACC program is seeking a person who is committed to facilitating the continuous quality improvement of HACC funded agencies in relation to quality improvement initiatives. The HACC program is committed to building the capacity of service providers to implement the Department of Health’s Active Service Model and Diversity Planning Framework. This role will be based at Gippsland Multicultural Service but will work at a systemic, regional level to drive the implementation of these frameworks across Gippsland. Position descriptions and key selection criteria can be downloaded from the Gippsland Multicultural Services website at www.gmsinfo.com.au from the page “News”. Please email applications to lisa@gmsinfo.com.au with the subject heading “Confidential - Diversity Advisor application”. Title: Salary Range: Work Location: Employment Type: Further Information: Position reports to: Closing Date:

Home and Community Care Diversity Adviser and ASM Industry Consultant $76,424 - $84,445 commensurate with qualiﬁcations and experience. Salary packaging available. Morwell/Traralgon Full Time/Fixed term (Until 30th June 2015) Jennifer Doultree - 5177 2625 Aged Care Team Leader, Department of Health Close of business - 31st August 2012

PAGE 48 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

for rent

for sale

livestock

VACUUM CLEANER

PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Repairs

DUST BAGS

Sales

LEONGATHA 2 Bdrm unit $245 pw Available now 3 Bdrm house $250 pw w/o lawn mowing Available now

FREE

QUOTES

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)

5672 3127 BOOKCASES solid pine, various sizes from 4x3ft to 7x4ft, sturdy, ex cond. from $40 to $120. Ph: 5683-2246 or 0468-530302.

MEENIYAN 3 Bdrm house $230 pw Available now 3 Bdrm house $250 pw Available now

CARAVAN Traveller, 19ft dual axle, 2003 model, new awning, $27,500. Ph: 0418330676, a/h 5662-3073. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

Prom Country

FRIDGE - Fisher & Paykel (all fridge). As new condition - recent model. 0428-598262.

PHONE: Janine - 5662 3100 www.promcountryre.com.au

HAY 60 5x4 net, weed free, score 5-6, $22 inc. GST and loading. 5663-2218.

CORONET BAY 2 bedroom unit, gas heating, neat and tidy. Available now, $185 per week. 0408-119699.

situations vacant

for sale

HAY & SILAGE Phone 5182-5947, 0427-825947.

situations vacant

HAY & SILAGE Phone 5182-5947, 0427-825947. HAY CLEARANCE 1,000 small square bales, shedded, ex quality, suitable for horses. Must go $7 each. Can deliver 50 or more, conditions apply. Mardan 5664-1320, 0428999691.

FULL TIME POSITION with 4 days plus Saturday mornings Email resumé to foster.pharmacy@nunet.com.au or mail to 2 Station Road Foster 3960 Applications close 31st August 2012

Qualiﬁed Agricultural Diesel Mechanic with computer programming and hydraulic experience required to join our long standing and successful operation of 60 years. This is an excellent opportunity for a self motivated professional mechanic to work on Market Leading Products. Attractive wages negotiable on qualiﬁcations and experience. Apply to: REN Machinery P/L PO BOX 233 Warragul 3820 Phone: Gary French 0428 515 500 all hours Email: renmachinery@motor.net.au

tenders

GOATS - 20 crossbred, 2 y.o., female and castrated males available, $60. Phone Dina 5657-7298.

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE Friesian, Jersey, Angus, Hereford and Limo All tested Phone 0447 331 762

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 COMMODORE 2006 VZ, auto, all electric, approx 128,000km, VG cond, $10,500 with RWC, neg. without. 0418-998833.

found FOUND female tabby cat, Hughes Street, Leongatha. Ph: 5664-1311.

free

LOUNGE SUITE 3 seater, 4 seater and recliner, suede, EC, $700 or ONO. Ph: 0458-942517.

Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

OATEN HAY 8x4x3, 2010 season, weather damaged, $70. First cut lucerne, small squares, no weather damage. Delivery available. 0427-963540.

Repairs and services

RAM - black Suffolk, $160. Ph: 5668-1357. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. STANDING SHEDS for removal, 17 x 9m, 6 x 6m, 8 x 10m. Ph: 0408-591854. STOVE - recent model, as new condition. Westinghouse electric with ceramic glass top, includes rangehood. 0428-598262. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

FREE CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

garage sales

Garage Sale 5 PARK DRIVE LEONGATHA From 8am to 2pm Saturday August 11 LOTS OF BARGAINS Early birds welcome

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

WARDROBES - antique, 1 with inlay and 1 cedar. 0428-598262.

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT

WASHSTAND with jug and bowl. 0428-598262.

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90)

WILTIPOLL EWES Purebred, 5 x 1 yr old, $250 each or $1,000 the lot. 0407-327968.

livestock POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion on Sunday, August 12, starting at 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270 or 0400-943202.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 11 8.30am - 2pm 18 Hassett Street Leongatha 7 Lots of boys & girls toys 7 Baby needs - porta cot, bassinette, car seats 7 PS2 games 7 DVDs 7 Clothing & more

wanted to buy WANTED TO BUY

HAY 5x4 rolls, various quality, from $22 plus delivery. Ph: 0428-177433.

POOL TABLE 8x4, slate base, cues and balls, $500. 0408-634239.

garage sales

• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classiﬁeds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

BOAT TRAILER SINGLE AXLE Phone 5662 4329 OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344. OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

work wanted FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443. SHARE FARM wanted. Any opportunity considered, 200 to 300 cow dairy farm, experienced couple with some cows and machinery. 0437-199639.

meetings LEONGATHA TENNIS CLUB

AGM Monday August 13

RSL 6.30pm for a meal Meeting starts at 7.30pm Enquiries Michelle 5662 2127

LEONGATHA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting Thursday, August 16 at 7.30pm RSL GOLD ROOM All welcome

The Venus Bay Community Centre Inc will be holding its

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On Saturday August 11 from 10am to 11am at the Venus Bay Community Centre 27 Canterbury Road Venus Bay All interested community members are warmly invited to attend

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

engagements GRAVES - CLARK It is with much pleasure that John and Kim Clark of Inverloch, along with Yasmin Graves of Perth, announce the engagement of Jade and James May life’s blessings always be with them.

Nathan Brown of Foster and Bethany Smith of Heyﬁeld are totally pumped to announce their engagement on July 13, 2012

MALZINSKAS - BAILLIE Carmel and Leon together with Zoe and Richard announce with pleasure the engagement of CARA and CHRIS. Wishing you both love and happiness always. xx

births PERRY (Hines) - Chris and Kate welcome with love a son, Ryan Christopher, born July 28 at Cabrini. A brother for Charlotte, Hannah and Gabrielle. WILKINSON (Handley) - A big welcome to Scott and Paulina’s son Max Norman born 01.08.2012 (6lb 13oz). So happy and proud of you both - love grandparents Peter and Heather.

in memoriam MARSHMAN - Isabel. My beautiful mum, you gave me so much love and so many wonderful memories. I cherish and hold them so dear to my heart. I was so blessed to have you for my mum. Love and miss you every day. Thel, Bill and family xxx

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

deaths BONGERS - Cornelis (Cees). After a short illness the Lord took Cornelis (Cees) Bongers to his eternal home early on August 4, 2012. Dearly loved husband of Lenie for almost 56 years. Much loved father of Arie and Gerda, Cor (Stretch) and Mary, Jack and Holly, and Geoff and Alicia. Opa of Jason and Mandy, Chris and Felicity, Alison and Doug, Katrina and Steve, Christine and Andrew, Dallas, Kelly and Matt, Wayne and Hayley, Kevin and Melanie, Jess and Chris, James and Amanda, Nathan, David, Josiah, and Hannah. Great Opa to nine great grandchildren. Special friend and Opa to Arie and Aly, Albert, Willie, Leanne, Marcella, Carolyn, Stephanie and families, John and Agnes, Janet, Anita, and Elise. ‘Serve each other in love’ Galatians 5 Vs 13b. BONGERS - Cornelis (Cees). Brother of Willy, Pieter and Marj. With fond memories. Now gone to the Lord.

deaths

RAWLINGS JackW Joseph. Passed away peacefully at Mercy Place in Shepparton on Saturday, August 4, 2012; aged 87 years. Loved husband of Phyllis. Devoted father to Graeme,y Carolyn, Lindsay (dec), Deborah and Donna. Adored father-in-law,A grandfather, great grandfather to all his loving family.

t BRUCE - Robert John. 30.03.1921 - 1.08.2012 Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha. Dearly loved husband of W Nancy (dec). Loved father of Robert and Gerry, Ann, Don and Sheryl. Dear grandpa of Lyndell and Ben, Colin and Jess. Lovedy grandfather of Joshua and Sarah, Simon and Mel, Kane and Rebecca and great grandfather of Charlotte. Dear grandpa of Travis and Louise, DanielY and Carrie, Murray and Carla and great grandpa of Cameron and Aaron,w William and James. ‘Dad’ of Heather. Reunited with Nancy. Will always be remembered.

HOGAN - Matthew James. y 13.11.1925 - 31.07.2012 t Passed away peacefully at Dandenong Hospital. Loved husband of Jimmie (Frances) for 61 years. Much loved father of Kayet and Dennis, Graeme and Hilary, Ron, Ann and Michael, Terry and Kaz, Tricia and Michael. Grandfather of Matthew and Rachel, Luke (dec), Aden and Megan, Taryn and Dylan, Linton and Emily, Olivia, Ryan andW Ben. Great grandfather of T Callum and ‘The Bubble’. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. LUNDSTROM - Edith May. Passed away peacefully on J August 5, 2012. Loving and much lovedw wife of Cecil (dec) and mother of Neil and Ahnna. Mother-in-law of Deborah and Martin. Grandmother of Sharon, Jennie, Sarah and Lotus. Great grandmother of Zoe, Isabelle, Vanessa, Cody, Hannah and Holly. With us always. McGRATH - Professorf Vincent Francis. T September 6, 1946 - July 29, 2012, Dearly loved and fondlyt remembered brother of Barry, brother-in-law of Joan, uncle and great uncle of Michael and Simone, Allison and Jarrod, Katie, Alyssa, Hayley, Maggie and Tess. Rest in peace. A very special, much loved uncle. Memories are not framed in gold, hung up for all to see. But kept deeply hidden in our hearts, that’s where you will always be. Rest in peace. Love - Allison, Jarrod, Katie, Alyssa and Hayley. McGRATH Vincent Francis. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 29, 2012 after a long illness. Survived by his wife Debbie.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 49

deaths

WESTAWAY - John Henry. Sept 25, 1931 - Aug 3, 2012 Passed away at home (Koonwarra). Dearly loved husband of Viv for 55 wonderful years. Proud father of Tony, Michael and Bradley. Much loved father-in-law of Lisa, Anne and Kathy. Poppa John of Andrew and Jamie; Trent, Ayden, Courteney and Eldon. Love: a many splendoured thing. Father, grandfather, you always had a happy countenance, were cheeky, a role model and mentor providing wise counsel. We will all miss you - Tony, Lisa, Andrew and Jamie. My dad, my mentor, my best mate. You were an inspiration to all who met you. May you now rest in peace. Forever in my heart and mind. Love - Michael. You were always full of life and a little bit of mischief. I feel a great sadness and will hold all the wonderful memories close to my heart. Thanks for giving me such an amazing husband. Love - Anne. Pop, I was proud to be your grandson. Thanks for supporting me and coming to watch me play footy and basketball. I will miss you. Love - Trent. Grandfather, father, partner, best friend, an inspiration to us all and will be dearly missed. Love - Courteney, Ayden, Eldon, Bradley and Kathy.

funerals BONGERS - AThanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Mr Cornelis (Cees) Bongers will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, cnr Brown and Peart Streets, Leongatha on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 commencing at 10.30am. A service for interment will precede the above service at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery at 10am. No flowers by request please, in lieu donations may be made to the Cancer Council, Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the church.

LUNDSTROM - For funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Edith May Lundstrom please check website listed below or contact

deaths

funerals McGRATH - A Service of Christian Burial will be held for the repose of the soul of Professor Vincent Francis McGrath at the Church of Apostles, Margaret Street, Launceston on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 1.30pm. A graveside service (Prayers) will be held at the Leongatha Cemetery, McCartin Street, Leongatha on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 1.30pm.

WESTAWAY - The Funeral Service for the late Mr John Henry Westaway will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for a private family interment.

Sharing ideas: members of the South Gippsland-Bass Coast group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Front, from left: Jessica Douglas and Jasper, Dianne Lewis and Aiden, breastfeeding counsellor Danielle Billington and Tasman. Middle: group leader Kate Schultz and Cooper, Jennifer Dunne and Audrey, Cody Billington, and trainee community educator Angela Toomey and Flynn. Back: Penny Lester with daughters Phoebe and Bethany.

deaths

Mums rename breastfeeding group Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal digniﬁed service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Ofﬁce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au

WESTAWAY - John. The president and members of Leongatha Golf Club express their regret at the passing of our much loved and valued life member, John Westaway. John was a long standing member of the club and a wonderful golfer. He had been club champion in 1976 and 77, an excellent pennant player and a dedicated player in weekly competitions. John had been a board member and club president, and made major contributions to the development of the club, even helping to mow the fairways. The club will miss John’s happy nature, his generous assistance and his devotion to the game he loved.

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

funerals RAWLINGS - Funeral Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr Jack Joseph Rawlings will be offered on Friday, August 10, 2012 at St Mels Christ the King Catholic Church, Hamilton Street, Shepparton commencing at 1pm, followed by a private burial at Frankston Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer’s Australia would be appreciated; envelopes will be available at the Church. OWEN MOHAN Peter Young Shepparton 5821-2884

MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8337 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,S-wind-led. 6, Pawn. 8, Mi-mi (me,me). 9, Rest-rain. 10, B-el-ow. 11, Cracks. 13, Stre-am. 15, Reeled. 17, M-all-et. 19, Ma-d-ge. 22, C-aught on. 23, I-ris. 24, Flat. 25, Si-Len-cer. Down - 2, White. 3, No-I-some. 4, L-Ark. 5, Dust-cart. 6, Par-MA. 7, Wrinkle. 12, I-m-it-ates. 14, Tr-a-V-ail. 16, Evas-I-on (rev). 18, Light. 20, Guise (guys). 21, A-nil. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8337 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Crackers. 6, Luck. 8, Idle. 9, Ringworm. 10, Tempt. 11, Sordid. 13, Starch. 15, Eleven. 17, Poster. 19, Witch. 22, Absolute. 23, Tool. 24, Pest. 25, Hardened. Down - 2, Ridge. 3, Creeper. 4, Earn. 5, Sinister. 6, Lower. 7, Cordite. 12, Thorough. 14, Trouble. 16, Epistle. 18, Trout. 20, Close. 21, Beer.

SOUTH Gippsland-Bass Coast is the new name for the local Australian Breastfeeding Association group. While it continues to be associated with the Latrobe Group, the members of the South Gippsland-Bass Coast locality (formerly Korumburra) decided to update their name to represent the geographical area it covers, said Danielle Billington, breastfeeding counsellor. In addition, Ms Billington is pleased to announce that in response to members requesting to meet more frequently, they are now holding meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month. One Thursday continues to be a discussion topic, covering a breastfeeding or general parenting topic. The sessions are facilitated by a qualified breastfeeding counsellor, who holds a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education. Guest speakers are also invited along periodically. The alternate Thursday meeting is a chat and play morning. Ms Billington highlights that even if a discussion topic may not seem relevant to a mum, she is still most welcome as there is plenty of time set aside for general socialising or having questions answered by speaking to a

breastfeeding counsellor or community educator. Everyone is welcome at local support group meetings; parents, grandparents, carers, babies and siblings. It can be a great place to make new friends, have your questions answered and share experiences in a friendly and relaxed environment. The local Australian Breastfeeding Association group met on Thursday to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). World Breastfeeding Week focuses on the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. This year the theme of the week was Understanding the Past, Planning for the Future, and celebrates 10 years of WHO/ UNICEF’s Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding. The strategy developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF aims to increase breastfeeding rates: especially exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and beyond, to promote safe complementary feeding and to provide guidance on infant care in exceptionally difficult circumstances. For more information go to http:// www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org/. World Breastfeeding Week is important, Ms Billington says, because it highlights breastfeeding in a local and global context.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the world in the first week of August each year and provides an opportunity to reflect on the value of the breastfeeding relationship to the baby, the family and the community. Some of the areas that the Australian Breastfeeding Association works towards implementing the global strategy are through its mother to mother support groups, appropriately trained peer counsellors, with accurate information for mothers to make informed choices about breastfeeding, and networking with health professionals. The association’s community education and advocacy roles include maternity protection such as maternity leave and return to work programs, supporting the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), support of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and safe infant feeding during emergencies. The South Gippsland-Bass Coast locality group meets 10.30am12.30pm, on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Milpara House, 21 Shellcotts Road, Korumburra. Facilities include pram access, toys, outdoor playground and tea and coffee. Anybody who would like further information can contact Danielle on 5664 9272 or the Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 268 (MUM 2 MUM).

Foster safety boost Citizens urged to stand A DANGEROUS Foster intersection will receive a $300,000 safety upgrade as part of this year’s Safer Roads Infrastructure Program. Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan announced the funding would be used to extend the slip lane at the Toora Road intersection of the South Gippsland Highway. “This much needed upgrade will improve driver safety by increasing the sight distance and increasing the length of the designated left turn slip lane on the South Gippsland Highway,” he said. “By extending the slip lane, drivers turning right onto the highway from Toora Road will have a clearer view of approaching traffic.

“Drivers making a right-hand turn from the South Gippsland Highway into Toora Road will also benefit from the works as their sight distance will also be improved as a result of the works. “The improvements also include the removal of vegetation and the cutting back of some batters to improve sight distance. “The works will improve the overall operation and safety of the intersection and will satisfy the local communities’ calls for safety improvements at this intersection.” Mr Ryan said the funding was provided by the Transport Accident Commission through the Safer Roads Infrastructure Program and is part of a 10-year commitment worth $650 million.

COUNCIL elections in South Gippsland are less than three months away. South Gippsland Shire Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin is urging community minded citizens to start thinking about standing for council now. “Candidates need to start considering what is involved in standing for council and planning their campaigns now,” he said. “Becoming a councillor is a great opportunity to influence the future direction of the local community. If you are over 18 and on the electoral roll for the council area, the chances are you are eligible to stand for council.” Council has joined a state-wide campaign to encourage citizens to consider standing for council and help candidates understand what is involved in becoming a councillor. A dedicated website has been launched where candidates can check their eligibility to stand for council and find more about the day-to-day activities of a councillor. There is a link from coun-

cil’s website or you can visit it direct by going to www.standforcouncil.com.au Council along with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is hosting a public information session on Tuesday, August 21 from 6.30pm to 9pm at the Dakers Centre, Smith Street, Leongatha. Prospective candidates will hear first hand from experienced councillors from nearby councils what the role entails. These sessions will inform community members about: the role of local government; councillors’ responsibilities and expectations; the electoral process; and councillor experiences. “Deciding to stand for council is a big decision. A councillor’s role is exciting but also demanding, and prospective candidates need to find out what is involved before nominating for election,” Mr Tamlin said. Councillor nominations close at noon, September 25. Elections for South Gippsland will be conducted by postal voting with ballot mail outs being received by residents from October 9. Postal voting closes 6pm on October 26.

PAGE 50 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Demons black-tie ball a hit M E E N I YA N Dumbalk United Football Netball Club pulled on their dancing shoes and celebrated the season with their annual black tie ball last Saturday night. With fantastic entertainment from The Shire Boys, it was a great night had by all.

Above Netballers with style: Mollie Bourke and Jordy Ralph from Leongatha were looking gorgeous at the MDU ball. Below Men in black: Ben Thomas from Leongatha, Ben Heppell from Dumbalk and Lachie Findlay from Meeniyan scrubbed up well.

Right: Gorgeous girls: Ella Turner, Tailah O’Loughlin Warr, both from Leongatha, Tillani Harris from Mt Eccles and Alex Turner from Leongatha.

MDU ball: Kelli Prime from Wollongong and Simone Short from Korumburra chose to match the black and white theme of the ball on Saturday night.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Port Phillip Heads

AUGUST Time

8 WED

9 THUR

10 FRI

11 SAT

12 SUN

13 MON

14 TUE

height (metres)

0404 0936 1610 2211

1.52 0.49 1.59 0.37

0446 1013 1641 2246

1.49 0.55 1.55 0.37

0528 1048 1712 2322

1.45 0.61 1.50 0.38

0609 1126 1745 2359

1.40 0.67 1.44 0.40

0654 1204 1823

1.36 0.74 1.39

0037 0745 1246 1905

0.43 1.32 0.81 1.33

0121 0842 1336 1958

0.47 1.29 0.87 1.28

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Local surf lifesaving clubs snag awards A NUMBER of surf lifesaving clubs and their members were recognised at the 9th Annual Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence Evening, held on Saturday, July 28. Among them were Woolamai Beach Lifeguard Daniel Sullivan who was named Life Saving Beach Lifeguard of the Year. Daniel was one of the head trainers/mentors at the Gold Medallion Lifeguard Training Camp held at Lorne. He played an integral role in delivering both physical training and

theory based exercises and scenarios for 40 successful lifeguard candidates. This season Daniel also stepped up to become the Chief Lifeguard at Phillip Island, where he was responsible for a team of 13 guards across three beaches. In his first season as chief lifeguard, Daniel used his strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead by example to re-establish a culture of high professionalism amongst his team. Cape Paterson SLSC, Wonthaggi LSC and Waratah Beach SLSC were named Life Saving Victoria’s Patrol Efficiency Club(s) of the Year.

The Patrol Efficiency Club of the Year recognises a club’s achievements throughout the patrol season through outstanding performance demonstrated during patrol competition audits which all three clubs scored perfectly in. Inverloch SLSC was named Life Saving Victoria’s Administration Club of the Year at the awards ceremony. The award recognises and encourages outstanding achievements in club administration.

Top lifeguard: director of Lifesaving Victoria Mark Scott congratulates Daniel Sullivan on his Life Saving Beach Lifeguard of the Year award.

Efficient club: (middle) Bree Ambry congratulates Tayla Scott and Kate Hyde (Wonthaggi LSC) on their Patrol Efficiency Award.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 51

Korumburra battles in the wind KORUMBURRA travelled to Welshpool to play Prom Coast in the Under 13s and to Wonthaggi in the Under 16s while the rest of the club rested with a bye. The weather was fine but there was a gale force wind for both games. Korumburra Under 13s kicked off with the wind behind them and took the lead after 20 seconds. Aidan Richards finished a good move with a well taken goal. Korumburra put nonstop pressure on the Prom Coast goal but the defence held strong for the next 20 minutes. Then Harry McNeil managed to beat the keeper with another good shot. The rest of the half was the same pressure from Korumburra but they couldn’t add to their score. The second half was more even and

Left Open space: Andrew Methven gets a kick away in the Under 16s match.

Star women get first win A MUCH anticipated derby between local clubs South Coast Stars and Wonthaggi ladies teams started with a sunny day despite strong winds.

This made it tricky for the teams to get into rhythm but both sides gradually found their feet and set to work in hand. Wonthaggi proved to be a strong match for the Stars, forcing them to really raise their game. Before long the Stars had scored their first goal with a great run finished expertly by Leonie Gilbert. This buoyed the Stars’ spirits but Wonthaggi came back with star player Jade

Pettigrew and winger Una Curtin both cutting through the Stars defence and setting up great chances for the home side which were deftly saved by the Stars’ busy goal keeper. As play progressed the Stars put away another goal in spectacular style. First time goal scorer Ange Berry met the ball in mid-air and deftly hit it with the outside of her boot into the goal. Wonthaggi retaliated by continuing to apply pressure and got their reward with a beautiful goal from Jade Pettigrew’s boot not long after. At half time the score was 2-1 to the Stars. With a lot of work still to do for both sides Won-

thaggi began the second half strongly, keeping the Stars’ defence and goalkeeper busy, but the Stars held and didn’t allow any more goals. By the end of the match the Stars had a victory, a great reward for all their hard work this season. Special mention to Wonthaggi’s club ref for stepping in to referee while sick and to Leonie Gilbert for her massive running effort throughout the game

Men After the South Coast Women’s breakthrough victory earlier in the day, the men were hoping to make it a derby-double for

• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Rosellas rise up ladder

THE talented Rosellas team is firing at exactly the right time of the season to rise into second position and ultimately the double chance come finals’ time.

This week the Rosellas swiftly accounted for the Lorikeets, Greg Marshman in stunning form recovering from a mystery virus from the weekend. Greg received wonderful support from the evergreen Neil Langstaff and Matthew Oomman who is playing expectionally well at present. For the battling Lorikeets only Nigel Grimes produced any victories, winning two of his sets for the night, and club president Alan McEachern, after playing a top match last week, put in a very ordinary performance this week. Perhaps it’s time to get the mirror out. The Parrots are in a horrendous patch of form at present. Their matches have close similarities to

the Richmond Football Club, they offer so much and deliver so little. The Kookaburras totally outclassed the Parrots, winning six sets to two. Neil Jeremiah again in awesome touch, and Joel Langstaff, while being quite loud, still played some fine badminton. He may need to brush up on his umpiring prowess. Merv Reilly and Leonie Degnan did win their singles sets for Parrots. The Honeyeaters had a solid 28 point victory over lowly positioned Cockatoos. The Honeyeaters’ doubles strength showed through, while Roger Callister and Paris Buckley won their singles matches for Cockatoos. The B Grade matches were up and away quickly. De Walt confirmed their top position with a great win over Bosch. Glen O’Neill and Ben Ryan won Bosch’s only set. All De Walt team members played well, with Barb Jenkins a stand-out performer. Barb also won the night’s raffle to cap off

a top night for her. Finally, GMC held off a gallant Ryobi side to record an 11 point win. Paul Plunkett and Katrina Hodges played some fine badminton in this match, drawing on inspiration from the Olympic games. Jo Parsons and Melanie Plunkett bobbed up for a great win in their set for Ryobi who are still a very competitive team.

Results A Grade: Honeyeaters 5/130 d Cockatoos 3/102, Rosellas 6/132 d Lorikeets 2/82, Kookaburras 6/134 d Parrots 2/94. B Grade: GMC 4/113 d Ryobi 2/102, De Walt 5/122 d Bosch 1/76.

Ladders A Grade Honeyeaters ............................79 Rosellas....................................73 Parrots .....................................71 Kookaburras...........................69 Bowerbirds ...............................60 Cockatoos.................................54 Lorikeets ..................................49 B Grade De Walt ....................................69 Makita .....................................59 Bosch .......................................54 GMC ........................................47 Ryobi ........................................34

the Inverloch-based team. There was also the small matter of a little revenge after Wonthaggi had smashed the Stars 10-2 earlier in the season. Conditions were atrocious by the time the game kicked off, with gale force winds accompanied by driving rain. Wonthaggi had the wind advantage but the conditions made it difficult for both sides and the game became a tight affair, with chances at a premium. The Stars probably had the better chances in the early stages but Wonthaggi responded well. It looked destined to be a scoreless first half until a speculative long range effort by Wonthaggi swirled around in the wind and somehow eluded Stars keeper Mark Lindsay. It proved to be the last kick of the half and Wonthaggi went into the break a goal up. The rain mercifully dissipated for the start of the second half, but if anything the wind increased. Both teams tried to keep the ball on the ground and hold on to possession but the wind and slippery pitch were always on hand to punish any mistakes. Happily for the Stars it was just such a mistake which led to their equaliser when a long ball in to the box from Tim Gilbert skidded against a Wonthaggi head and into the net. Goalmouth action remained scarce, with both teams defending well and it was no surprise that neither team could add to their goal tally. Final score 1-1. The Stars now have to wait nervously through a bye next week to see if they have done enough to make their last game of the season against Mirboo North a play-off for the last finals spot, or if they will be playing for pride. Either way they will be determined to finish strongly.

the Korumburra goalie was seeing more of the ball. But when Prom Coast did break with the wind behind them, Olivia Methven was mopping everything up at the back. Korumburra were still making chances with Zac Allman going close twice. The final score was 2-0, a result the young Prom Coast can take a lot of heart from. With a rematch from last week’s Under 16s game Wonthaggi started strong with a goal straight after kick off. Not to be outdone Korumburra responded not long after with a header from Liiam Miller. Wonthaggi scored again and just as quick Aiden McDonough scored a field goal with a wind advantage, to take the score to two all. Wonthaggi returned just before the break to go into the change 3-2. Wonthaggi didn’t take long to use the wind advantage to score and make it 4-2. Wonthaggi, with a quick run down the middle of the park, scored again with a great hit into the net. With one more score the home side took it to 6-2 for a win.

Knights women continue to win L E O N G AT H A’ S Women’s team is on a positive roll at the right end of the season. Once again taking to the field with a full squad prepared and playing well together proved the undoing of Mirboo North. Playing in tricky gusty, windy conditions Leongatha started playing with the wind for the first half and used it to their full advantage, playing some lovely passing soccer right from the back line through the midfield to the attackers up front. Leongatha had many opportunities to press into the Mirboo North defence with Rachel and Jess up front linking well together and receiving some great passes from Marissa, Loz, Tayla and Tash in midfield. It was only a matter of time before Rachel slipped a ball through the Mirboo defence for Jess to pounce on to score the first goal of the game. Mirboo didn’t step

back though and took it to the Leongatha team but were continually stopped by Leongatha’s tough defence. Try as they may Leongatha could not score again in the first half. Mirboo North came out in the second half needing to take a win and played like they wanted it, using the wind to full advantage. They were putting through some good long passes to their strikers but were unable to get past the Leongatha defence which was starting to frustrate some of the Mirboo players. Leongatha realised they would have to hold out a strong side but also needed to score again to remain in control. The midfielders led by Marissa and Tayla were invaluable and with Tash playing one of her best games of the year were still pressing forward and troubling the Mirboo defence. The same could also be said for the Mirboo side, realising that not being able to get past the Leongatha defence were put-

ting long balls through and also long range shots. One shot from at least 35 yards out had everyone believing Mirboo had equalised but yet another great save from Danika, one of many for the second half, kept them goal less. In pressing forward Mirboo’s defence was getting large holes in it and Marissa took advantage of this on a quick throw into space for Jess to run on to and score her second for the game. The only bad point of Leongatha’s game was towards the end when a Mirboo break away run saw two Leongatha defenders collide in their efforts to stop the attacking, which left Pauline to come off with an injured ankle. Another great team effort by Leongatha, end score Leongatha 2 Mirboo North 0. Player of the day went to Pauline who before she was injured was playing an outstanding defensive game.

Korumburra volleyball Round 3 results A Grade: Pirates drew Warriors (1-1) 25-21, 2125, 15-15; Bugs d Champions (3-0) 25-22, 25-20, 23-18; Giants drew Golliwogs (1-1) 25-15, 25-27, 14-13. B Grade: Why d Shark Bait (3-0) 25-11, 25-20, 25-18; Chargers d HELP (2-1) 25-16, 19-25, 25-18, 3-3; Panthers d M.G. Holy Cows (3-0) 25-18, 25-14, 25-13/

Ladders A Grade: 1. Bugs, 2. Golliwogs, 3. Pirates, 4. Warriors, 5. Giants, 6. Champions. B Grade: 1. Panthers, 2. Chargers, 3. Why, 4. Shark Bait, 5. HELP, 6. M.G. Holy Cows.

Play on: Lewis Ferguson aims a kick for the Allies, in their game against Inverloch-Kongwak at the weekend. See page 57 for full report.

PAGE 52 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday February 1 there were 10 players in four teams, two of three and two of two. They played three games of eight ends with six bowls. In fourth (LLL) was skipper Col Densley, Joyce Occhipinti and Rod McConchie; third (LLW) was skipper Joe Occhipinti and Peter Heldens; second (WWL) was skipper Charlie Tumino and Carolyn Benson and first (WWW) was skipper Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino and Ian Benson. The best first game was to Charlie (14-5), second to Toni (9-5) and third to Toni 7-6 and Joe 8-7. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Mardan Indoor AN average turn out for the night with only 14 players coming along. Nevertheless it was an exciting night for those who made the effort to come. The teams were made up of two threes and two fours and well balanced at the same time. We played two games of 10 ends with the winners of the first games changing mats as is usual on a night like this. There were some very interesting ends and once again the calibre of play was very high. Some excellent draw shots from all teams, Theresa Bateman showing everyone how to play

Fish Creek

pinball bowls and coming to rest at the kitty on more than one occasion. Ronnie Baker finally came clean about his bowling saying “It’s not me it’s the stick”, sure thing Ronnie. To the results, and it was the two three player teams who came away triumphant on the night. Runners-up were: Ray Saunders, Jeanette Grady and Cliff Smith (skip). Winners were: Ronnie Baker, Brian Kilpin and Vito Serafino (skip). Next week’s report will be in the following week as I will be away on the night.

Dumbalk indoor ON Monday January 30 we started back after our Christmas break and there were seven players, which saw them play two games of 10 ends. We are looking for some new players to come along and play on Monday night with us.

THERE is very little news in the winter with so many of our members away seeking some sunshine. However, our Thursday triples were still enjoyed by many and the winners last Thursday were Kevin Queale and his team from Mirboo North with Ron Daley’s teams from Tarwin Lower the runners-up. Friday casserole night was somewhat down in numbers but nevertheless enjoyed by those of us who were there. Excellent food and good company – what more could we ask for? Ladies please note that our August meeting was cancelled and our September meeting is brought forward one week and will be on Wednesday, September 5 at 10.30am. There will be many things to go through by then so please try and attend.

Drainage works given the thumbs up IT WAS all smiles at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve this week as Council staff and the turf wicket committee inspected the new drainage and irrigation system. Prior to the drainage works walking onto the ground at this time of year was near impossible. The improvements will make the oval useable year round, which will be a great improvement as the lack of drainage meant use was limited to only four to six months of the year. While the works are complete the temporary fence will remain up and the oval will be unavailable for public use while the disturbed areas recover. Ash Sartori, one of the volun-

teers who maintains the turf wicket at the reserve said the drainage will mean the ground is in great condition all year. “The irrigation will help prepare the ground for major events such as cricket finals and the agricultural show,” he said. “Previously the lack of drainage has meant cricket has not started on the oval until December. This work will allow us to get on the oval much earlier to prepare it. All things going to plan we start playing in October.” Plans are in place to have a barbecue to celebrate the completion of the works. The whole turf wicket committee were thrilled to see the works complete as the works have been needed for many years. Bass Coast Shire Council Direc-

tor of Economic and Community Development, Steven Piasente said with better drainage the oval is also expected to be utilised for school sports, junior football and additional agricultural show events. “The irrigation system will ensure that water is applied in an efficient manner. Over time this will also create a more consistent and healthy grass cover. This $200,000 project is underway thanks to a Sports and Recreation Victoria Grant of $60,000 and a contribution from the turf wicket committee, Wonthaggi Workman’s cricket club and Glen Alvie cricket club. Remaining funds are from Bass Coast Shire Council,” said Mr Piasente.

Good ground: no gum boots were required at ‘Rec 2’ as Council officers and members of the turf wicket committee inspected the new drainage lines. (Back from left) Blake Andrighetto, Darren Green, Renee Reiter, Butch West, Kelvin Simpson (front) Ella Angarane and Aldo Sartori.

Meeniyan MOTHER nature has been kind for the past two weeks of triples. On July 23 winners were locals Doug Kuhne, Russ Thorson and Andrew Hanks. Runners-up were Mick Scott, Karl Kappes and Albert dal Pozzo, also from Meeniyan. Peter Williams and Peter Shaw’s teams were also three game winners. June 30 winners were the Tarwin Lower team of Graeme and Mavis Cridge with Arthur Newsome. Peter Williams, Russ Thorson and Alan Kuhne were runners-up with two wins and a draw. Thank you to our sponsors, Prom Country First National and Windmill Ag. Attendance at Wednesday social bowls

continues to attract good numbers. On July 25, 18 players enjoyed the sunshine. The winning team was Keith Pocklington, Barbara Grant Kath Brown and Keren Collins (Toora). Kay Cook won the lucky draw. August 1 winners were Kevin Robinson and Annie Maruzza on a countback from Bob Wylie’s team with 14 participating. The lucky draw went to Keith Pocklington. Social bowls begins at 10.30 with names in by 10.15. Bring your own lunch. Flat shoes are the only requirement. Basic tuition and bowls supplied for any wanting to try the game.

Inverloch WEDNESDAY, August 1 was mixed mufti lawn bowls with 18 players in twobowl triples. Two games of 12 ends. Winners were Lois Luby, Dorothy Gilfillan and Carol Waters. Runners-up were Jill Bateman, Robert Huntley and Alan Johnstone. Indoors was the first round of the championships, playing four-bowl singles games of 12 ends, Harry Dunn defeated Ed Leskiewizc and Rob Howard defeated Robert Huntley. Harry then defeated Rob in a cliffhanger tie-breaker by one shot to take out the Men’s Championship. In the Ladies competition, which was somewhat reduced by late withdrawals, Chris Leskiewicz defeated Margaret Taylor and Carol Hughes defeated Edith Perrett. The final will be played as a round robin including Joan Clark, who had a

bye in round one. Thursday was winter triples lawn bowls and saw three games of 14 ends (two bowl triples). Winners with three wins, 58 points were Alan Easterbrook, George Scott and Norm West. Runners-up with two wins, 44 points were Mike Yates, Jaye Allen-Dayle and Arthur Moule. Indoor bowls presentation night and dinner is on August 24. Anyone wishing to attend please write your names on the chalk board at the clubhouse. There will be a limit on numbers. The dinner will be three courses, and the cost will be $15 per head. The evening will include a demonstration match between the ladies and men’s indoor bowls champions, the outcome of which will determine the 2012 winner of the Don Stoneham perpetual trophy.

South Gippsland Bridge results Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope; 2nd Kathleen Dowd, John Cocking. Tarwin Lower - Tuesday afternoon: 1st Colin Cameron, Kathryn Smith; 2nd Jack Kuiper, John Sutton; 3rd Hannah Martin, Leila Bell, and John Sullivan, Alan Johnston; 5th Dawn Jolly, Bluey Aeschlimann; 6th Vivian Westaway, Maureen Stiles. Inverloch - Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st John Farr, Anne Williams; 2nd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour; 3rd Richard Moss, Dina Drury; 4th Neville and Phillip Chapman. East/West: 1st Marj Freeman, Colin Cameron; 2nd Debbie Anglim, Maureen Stiles; 3rd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton; 4th Faye Rowlands, Pat West.

Korumburra parlor

THE results of club bias bowls for the Korumburra players on Monday, July 30 were – Charlie Tumino, Margo Maher and Jos Kemper were run-away winners with their 3W +13 shots whilst Joanna Lomagno, together with an improving Jan Dowling, managed 2w +2 shots thus making their team runners-up. The remaining four teams could only manage one win each despite close games and excellent bowling. Indoor bias bowls is played at the Outtrim hall on Monday evenings from 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a try at the bowls.

A night of friends and fun: Julie Van Rooy and Allyson Opray from Leongatha had a wonderful night catching up at the MDU Football Netball Club ball. For more photos see page 50.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 53

Leongatha

Foster

SIXTY players presented for the Colin Watson Holden sponsored Monthly Medal. Weather conditions were a little variable and as always luck of the draw was involved in tee off time. The medal was won by Ian Murchie playing in A Grade with a fine 67 off 12. Daniel Poynton took out B Grade with a creditable net 70 (20). Peter Horman won in C Grade with 74 (31). Nearest the pin on the 16th was picked up by Peter Brownlie, with pro-pin on the 14th going to Terry Lund. The 15 ball winners were P. Browne, P. Brownlie 70, D. McMeakin 71, B. Hutton, T. McCarthy, T. Rickard 73, R. Williams 74, P. Walsh 75, K. Wardle, G. Vanderzalm, S. de Bondt, A. Smith 76, T. Lund, C. Lever and A. Edney 77. Both midweek events were blessed with dry skies and light winds. Both days were late winter’s golfing at its best. The coming of spring is evidenced by the wattle blossom and the echidna activity. Tuesday: A relatively small field of 26 played a regular stableford competition. Geoff Maher was back in form to win with 37 points. Nearest the pin: 14th K. Mc Farlane, 16th K. O’Halloran. Ball winners were P. Hartigan, G. McDonald, D. Vorwerg, D. Clemann, R. Steed and C. Lever all with 34 points. Thursday: Two grades due to the 43 players. A Grade won by Kevin Castwood 40 (15). B Grade to Neil McKenzie 35 (19). Nearest the pin: 14th Kevin Castwood, 16th Keith Finney. Ball winners: G. McDonald 38, P. Waters 36, D. Forbes, M. Stubbs, M. Thomas 35, Mariyln Williams, D. Clemann, A. Sperling, D. Poynton 33, N. Hughes 32 and J. Lowell 31 (countback). Next Saturday’s event is a 4BBB stableford.

SOME drier weather saw the course at Foster dry out, but there is still very little run, and good scores are well earned. On Tuesday Robert Fulton (12) continued his good run of form to have 79 off-the-stick and record the good score of +5. The down the line balls were won by Rhys Ireland (16) with +2 and evergreen Athol McGrath (19) on +1. Athol also took out the nearest the pin. Thursday, Neville Thompson (10) returned from the wilderness to produce a top round of 77 off-the-stick and record 41 points - it’s been a while between drinks for Thommo and it’s great to see the old spark back. He edged out Lloyd McKenzie (7) who had been feeling pretty confident of a win after posting 40 points. The other down the line ball went to Robert Blake (14) on 37 points. Robert Fulton took the nearest the pin. Rhys Ireland won the chook on Friday with an impressive 21 points. The down the line balls went to John Stone with 19 points and Jimmy Harry with

Mirboo North ON Wednesday August 1 a ladies monthly medal competition was held. Winners were Barb Stimson (23) 99-23-76, 76 net on countback and Maree Thompson 86-10-76.Nearest the pin 13th: Nicole Allen.NTA: Mary Beruldsen 6th. Putting: Maree Thompson 30 putts.

15 points. The nearest the pins were won by Rhys Ireland and Steve Reid. Anyone who does not have an official club handicap is welcome to join in the Friday event, and their $10 entry fee includes one free standard drink in the clubhouse after they finish. Non handicap players all play off a maximum handicap of 18 for their first six times, and then they will be given a Friday handicap. Saturday was the monthly medal played for trophies donated by Foster IGA. Cam Downing played good golf to win the medal with 83-15-68 - recovering well after scoring an eight on the first hole. B Grade was won by Dean Walker with 97-27-70. Down the line balls went to Andrew Naylor (18) 71 net, Kevin Witheridge (13) 71 net, Bruce Knee (16) 73 net and James McIntyre (27) 74 net. A Grade scratch was won by James Freeman with 82, and B Grade scratch went to Andrew Naylor with 89. The nearest the pins went to Kevin Witheridge, Cam Downing, Greg Paine, Lloyd McKenzie and Kevin Flett.

The putting was won by Randy Reusch with 28 putts. The encouragement award was won by Geoff Prue with 90 net (he just saved Kiwi from three in a row with 88 net). Peter Wright put one over the fence on the 12th, however he did not incur any penalty strokes as it was his club that went OOB and not the ball. James McIntyre is still waiting on George Draegar to clean out his roof gutters – so he can get back the ball he put there off the first tee last week. Ladies - Pam Witheridge won with -6 from Jocelyn Towns with -7. Pam and Jocelyn each won a nearest the pin also. We are having a golfing trip to Trafalgar on Saturday, August 11, so put your name on the sheet on the board if you would like to go. The bus will leave from the golf club at 8.30am on Saturday. Kim Wines was not present to collect the $250 in the members cash draw. The prize rises to $300 next Friday. You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

Woorayl

Woorayl ladies

THIRTY-six players teed it up on Saturday in fine conditions to contest a 4BBB stroke event kindly sponsored by Graeme Salmon and Robert Cook. Winners on a countback with a great score of 63 net were father and son duo Ian and Adam Balfour. Unlucky runners-up also with 63 net were Graeme Calder and Dennis Lim. Down the line balls went to M. Collins, G. Young 67; T. Martin, R. Beilby 67, G. Winkler, J. Howard 67; R. Winkler, P. McCaughan 68 on a countback from four other pairs. Nearest the pin: 8th P. Burgess, 17th G. Calder. Next Saturday is a stableford event.

THE ladies are having difficulty with the heavy conditions and last week Ann Poole (22) played well to take out this month’s medal, with 79 net. Balls down the line went to Marg Tuckett, Marg Higgins and Shirley Thomas, all with 86 net. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Marg Higgins, on the 11th was Min Dwyer and on the 17th was Ann Poole. The putting was won by Shirley Thomas with 28 putts. Next week will be a par round sponsored by Pomegranate women’s clothing.

Wonthaggi RICK Sheean blitzed the A Grade field with a very impressive 68 net to secure the monthly medal on Saturday. The B Grade winner was D. Putt with 74 net while M. Abiola took out the C Grade comp with 72 net. Balls down the line: D. Green 73, I. Baker 74, J. Santori 74, S. Scott 74, F. Huber 75, C. Jeeves 75, R. Johnson 76, D. Munro 76, K. Loughran 77. Nearest the pins: 2nd F.

Loughran, 8th J. Paull, 13th K. Bailey, 17th I. Baker. The draws for our men’s putting knockout and singles match play knockout are completed. Both are in the Pro Shop so please check to see if you are in the top 16 and organise your matches to be completed by the due dates. Let’s hope for some sunny days and eventually the course may dry out. At this stage carts will not be allowed on the course until Saturday. Good golfing and see you all during the week.

Flying high: Leongatha Junior Under 14s had their last home and away game on Sunday and the team walked away with a convincing win against their Hill End counterparts.The Parrots head into the finals undefeated. Oliver Maclean led his team to the win and here takes a spectacular mark. See the full scores on page 58. Photo courtesy of Murray McLean.

Welshpool TUESDAY’S nine-hole barbecue Pub event saw Phil Johnson win with 17 points from BDL on countback from Alan Hayes and Bill Matthews 15. Nearest the pin: 6th K. Lear. Other scores: L. Pope 14, K. Hallett 13, K. Lear 12, C. Fletcher, A. Brown 11, D. Blight 10. Pub points: Welshpool 14, Toora 9.75, Port Albert 13.6. Achievers award Len Ralph. Friday’s chicken run nine-hole stableford winner was Lionel Pope -18. Balls down the line Bill Matthews 14 on countback from Alan Hayes and Ken Hallett. Nearest the pin: 17th L. Pope. Other scores: K. Lear, C. Fletcher 10, E. Fischer 7. Saturday’s 18 hole Welshpool Hotel stableford event saw Alan Hayes scramble to a win with 32 points. Balls down the line: Lionel Pope 30, K. Lear 28, Jeanette Swann 27, Grubby Brennan 26, Lee Taylor 22, Earle Fischer 21. Nearest the pin: 6th Lee Taylor. On Sunday a small field played in the 18-hole stroke monthly medal. The ever-reliable Lionel Pope took the honours with 73 net (18). Balls down the line: Russell Barwick 75 (29), Alan Hayes 76 (17), Andrew Brown 79 (26), Keith Lear 80 (20), Phil Jonson 83 (18), G. Brennan 88 (29), David Bligh 88 (27). Brian MacPherson 76 (16)won the bottle of port for the least number of putts - 28.

Barbara Walker and Lee Clements count up their scores after a beautiful day of golf at Korumburra on Wednesday.

Korumburra FORTY-FOUR players competed in Saturday’s stroke monthly medal, Tim Fowles taking the honours with a CCR of 70. Goyne handicap: T. Fowles 69. A Grade 12 handicap T. Fowles 69. Balls: P. Johnson 71, P. Hopkins 72, T. O’Neill 72, T. Herbert 75, D. Austin 75. Parry scratch: T. O’Neill 73. B Grade 17 handicap: A. Worthy on countback. Balls: P. Hornibrook 73, B. Hessels 73, D. Goad 75, M. Giles 75, S. Osboldstone 75. Juniors: T. Jones 80 net. C Grade N. Alger 77. Putting: P. Johnson 25, A. Worthy 25, P. Dixon 32. Nearest the pin: 1st P. Dixon, 7th L. Guilfoyle, 10th D. Austin, 13th T. Fowles. Naga: T. Marotti 86 net. Austin syndicate R. Hamill, A. Worthy. Tuesday winner: B. Newton 37 points. Thursday winner: D. Austin 39 points.

Korumburra ladies THERE was a good field of 20 players to contest the August Monthly Medal last Wednesday; they played in fine conditions with occasional patches of sunshine! The medal and A Grade winner was Marg Young (100/22=78net) on a countback from Lee Clements (91/13=78net). The B Grade winner was Patsy Goad (116/32=81net) on another count back from Betty Dowel (112/31=81net). Nearest the pins: 1st-Chris Rickard and 13th-Marg Young (nearly holing out). The putting was won by Joan Peters with 28 putts. The Scratch Score winner was Lee Clements with 91 gross. Four women played in the nine hole competition with Jenny Pollard being the winner.

On Saturday six women played in the RB Stroke event. The winner was Lee Clements (89/13=76) and the runner-up was Debbie Wrigley (107/25=82). Debbie also had the fewest putts (28) and Lee won the nearest the pin on the 1st hole. Sharon Lay was a welcome visitor for the day. The RB Scratch score winner was Lee Clements with 89 gross. Next Wednesday is the Round 2 of Wardle Par and on August 15 the event is Stroke (postponed July Medal). Saturday’s event is a three person ambrose. Please remember to check your syllabus for up-coming events. A reminder that our bus trip to Yarram is on August 22, please contact Lee or Joan for more information.

Meeniyan SATURDAY was medal day with the sponsor for the day being Elgas which is much appreciated. The A Grade winner for the day was Col Graeme with a net 72. The A Grade runner-up was Brian Dewar with a net 74. The B Grade and medal winner for the third month in a row was Peter Wilson with a net 71. The B Grade runner-up was Col Stewart with a net 74. Ball down the line went to Ian Trease 75 and Bob McGeary with a net 76. The putts were won by Brian Dewar with 28 putts on a countback. The pro pin on the 8th was won by Brain Dewar. The members draw was won by Frank Peile who was not in the clubhouse so it jackpots to next week. The raffle winners were Will Bullock and Ian Trease. Tuesday was a singles stableford event with the winner being Fred Stalker with 35 points. Balls down the line went to Col Stewart 33 pts and Steve Collins with 33 points. Nearest the pin on the 7th was won by Peter Riddle. Best nine was Fran Peile with 18 points. Thursday was a single stableford event with the winner being Ian Warman with 37 points. Balls down the line went to Fred Stalker 32 pts, Col Stewart 32 pts and Frank Peile with 32 points. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was won by Fred Stalker. Best nine was won by Alan Kuhne with 17 points. Next week is 4BBB par event.

Monthly Medal winner: Marg Young.

Meeniyan ladies OVER the past month the Meeniyan ladies have had some good fields for their winter competitions. The July medal was won by Linda Brown with 66 net who will now play in the Silver Spoon state final at Box Hill in October. The August medal was won by Fay Smallman with 74 net. The July and August winner of the Foster’s Little Bookshop voucher was Veronica Park. Meeniyan ladies have played at Leongatha and Lang Lang and have come home with wins and runner-up prizes. At Lang Lang Faye LePage and Irene Holm won A Grade and Sue Hoskin and Nancye Hammet won B Grade.

August medal winner: Fay Smallman

PAGE 54 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

LDNA Umpires August 11

11am Gemma Martin, Brittany Price, Nikki Stockdale, Sophie Clarke, Poppy Trewin, Jess Foreman, Helena Brew, Tyla Riley, Ashley McDonald, Maddie Wight, Julie Grant, Anita Gourlay, Maria Evison, Erin Baudinette, Angelique Dunlevie, Jamie Gourlay, Brittany Tennyenhuis. 12 noon Bec Wylie, Karen Clarke, Belinda Dyke, Mariah Grant, Janice Hill, Lauren Baudinette, Steph Wylie, Amy Egan, Michelle Derrick, Amy Smith, Kate Norton, Tanya Derrick, Holly Hurst, Erin Baudinette, Julie Grant,

Brittany Tennyenhuis, Beth Forrester. 1pm Janice Sing, Samantha Anderston, Danielle Jones, Jenny Goss, Kim Lawrence, Emalie Gordon, Jamie Gourlay, Kerri Bentvelzen, Anita Gourlay, Phil Smith, Kelly Walker, Emma Smith. 2.15pm Janice Sing, Lori McKenzie, Angelique Dunlevie, Janice Hill, Kim Lawrence, Sue Ritchie, Barb Challis, Maria Evison, Robyn Kenny, Kate Gourlay. Any problems please phone Julie Grant on 0407 076 425.

Right Slippery: Jane Harrison, Tarryn Anderson and Andrea Thorson all couldn’t get their hands on this loose ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz

Below Big stretch: Tayla Smith out-reaches her Yarram opponent to draw the penalty at Korumburra in Alberton netball at the weekend.

Leongatha & District netball Results Saturday, August 4

11/Under: Mt Eccles White 7 d Town Black 2, Mt Eccles Aqua 15 d St Laurence Blue 9, Mt Eccles Pink 5 d Town Tangerine 1, Mirboo North Gold 18 d St Laurence Gold 1, Mirboo North Purple 13 d Meeniyan & District 11, Mt Eccles Navy - bye. 13/Under: Town Green 22 d Town Black 7, St Laurence Blue 30 d Mt Eccles Aqua 8, Mirboo North Gold 32 d Mt Eccles Pink 5, Mirboo North Purple 24 d Town Tangerine 9, Meeniyan & District 11 d St Laurence Gold 6. 15/Under: Mt Eccles Aqua 22 d Mt Eccles Pink 10, Mirboo North 32 d Mt Eccles Purple 15, Meeniyan & District 27 d Town Black 25, St Laurence Blue 29 d St Laurence Gold 14, Town Green 21 d Town Tangerine 9. 17/Under / C Grade: Town Black 55 d St Laurence 30, Mirboo North 63 d Town Green 44, Meeniyan & District Blue 34 d Meeniyan & Districe Yellow 19, Town Tangerine 34 d Mt Eccles 22. B Grade: St Laurence 40 d Mt Eccles Pink 30, Mt Eccles Navy 49 d Mt Eccles Aqua 28, Mt Eccles

White 58 d Town Black 39. A Grade: Town 54 d Mt Eccles White 46, St Laurence 54 d Mt Eccles Navy 37.

Alberton netball Results - Round 18

Ladders 13/Under Mirboo North Gold ...285.44 Town Green................250.86 St Laurence Blue ....... 113.25 Mirboo Nth Purple.... 110.33 Meeniyan & Dist ......... 111.86 Town Black .................106.87 Town Tangerine.............73.68 Mt Eccles Aqua .............29.69 St Laurence Gold ..........56.16 Mt Eccles Pink ..............32.05 15/Under Meeniyan & Dist .......125.69 Town Black ................188.17 Mirboo North ............123.55 St Laurence Gold ...... 112.18 St Laurence Blue .........136.64 Town Green .................134.76 Town Tangerine.............81.17 Mt Eccles Aqua .............59.75 Mt Eccles Pink ..............60.17 Mt Eccles Purple ...........43.03 C Grade Town Black ................205.19 Town Tangerine .........132.39 Mirboo North ............140.92 Meen & Dist Blue ......125.42 Meen & Dist Yellow .....90.38 St Laurence ...................73.12 Mt Eccles ......................56.62 Town Green ...................53.46 B Grade Mt Eccles Navy ..........152.63 Town ..........................183.60 Mt Eccles White ........123.60 Mt Eccles Aqua............65.75 Mt Eccles Pink ..............81.54 St Laurence ...................50.33 A Grade St Laurence ................122.43 Mt Eccles Navy ..........101.83 Town ...........................106.04 Mt Eccles White ..........76.30

23 22 16 16 14 13 8 4 2 2 21 19 16 16 15 15 8 6 4 0 22 20 18 14 12 6 2 2 22 20 13 7 6 3 21 15 12 0

Gippsland netball Results - Round 15 Week 1 & 2 A Grade: Drouin 57 d Leongatha 50, Sale 33 lt Morwell 40, Wonthaggi 43 lt Traralgon 47, Bairnsdale 50 d Warragul 27. B Grade: Drouin 34 lt Leongatha 62, Sale 20 lt Morwell 52, Moe 33 lt Maffra 41, Wonthaggi 23 lt Traralgon 36 Bairnsdale 42 d Warragul 23. C Grade: Drouin 39 d Leongatha 36, Sale 5 lt Morwell 59, Moe 23 lt Maffra 26, Wonthaggi 21 lt Traralgon 37, Bairnsdale 45 d Warragul 12. 17 & Under: Drouin 36 drew Leongatha 36, Sale 55 d Morwell 15, Moe 17 lt Maffra 57, Wonthaggi 21 lt Traralgon 60, Bairnsdale 56 d Warragul 13. 15 & Under: Drouin 33 d Leongatha 25, Sale 51 d Morwell 17, Moe 19 lt Maffra 39, Wonthaggi 35 lt Traralton 44, Bairnsdale 24 d Warragul 15. 13 & Under: Drouin 20 d Leongatha 11, Sale 47 d Morwell 2, Moe 25 lt Maffra 30, Wonthaggi 29 lt Traralgon 48, Bairnsdale 16 lt Warragul 20.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha ..................132.92 Drouin ........................ 116.29 Traralgon ...................120.26 Sale .............................109.86 Wonthaggi .....................97.94 Morwell .......................101.92 Maffra............................83.21 Bairnsdale .....................94.85 Warragul ........................59.01

44 36 34 30 28 24 22 20 2

B Grade Leongatha ..................178.28 Traralgon ...................168.42 Drouin ........................122.24 Morwell ......................121.04 Maffra............................98.92 Wonthaggi .....................95.59 Bairnsdale .....................83.63 Sale................................74.54 Moe ...............................59.04 Warragul ........................53.56 C Grade Traralgon ...................195.36 Leongatha ..................175.21 Morwell ......................175.08 Bairnsdale ..................148.25 Drouin .........................132.66 Maffra............................91.63 Wonthaggi .....................94.25 Warragul ........................42.22 Moe ...............................48.23 Sale................................44.15 17 & Under Traralgon ...................253.90 Maffra ........................209.94 Sale .............................196.88 Leongatha ..................103.36 Wonthaggi ................... 114.93 Bairnsdale ...................109.22 Morwell .........................81.19 Drouin ...........................76.28 Moe ...............................34.53 Warragul ........................28.21 15 & Under Traralgon ...................245.45 Sale ............................. 211.35 Wonthaggi ..................175.55 Maffra ........................167.89 Drouin ...........................87.19 Bairnsdale .....................59.73 Leongatha......................67.74 Warragul ........................58.72 Morwell .........................50.59 Moe ...............................50.66 13 & Under Traralgon ...................350.25 Sale .............................222.26 Wonthaggi ..................123.98 Maffra ........................180.54 Bairnsdale ................... 115.04 Warragul ......................103.78 Drouin ...........................94.54 Moe ...............................93.30 Leongatha......................33.89 Morwell ...........................7.89

60 52 40 36 36 32 24 16 4 0 56 50 46 44 40 24 20 12 4 4 56 52 52 34 32 32 20 18 4 0 60 48 48 48 30 20 16 12 12 6 60 44 42 40 32 32 30 12 8 0

August 4 A Grade: Phillip Island 98 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, Foster 64 d Fish Creek 34, Stony Creek 54 d MDU 51, Dalyston 39 d Tarwin 30, Korumburra-Bena 63 d Yarram 41. B Grade: Foster 51 d Fish Creek 38, DWWWW 35 d Inverloch-Kongwak 34, Phillip Island 88 d Kilcunda-Bass 4, MDU 54 d Stony Creek 30, Dalyston 48 d Tarwin 33, Korumburra-Bena 59 d Yarram 14. C Grade: Foster 29 d Fish Creek 17, InverlochKongwak 41 d DWWWW 30, Phillip Island 38 d Kilcunda-Bass 11, MDU 44 d Stony Creek 25, Dalyston 43 d Tarwin 21, Korumburra-Bena 57 d Yarram 20. 17 & Under: Fish Creek 43 d Foster 11, Inverloch-Kongwak 35 d DWWWW 18, Phillip Island 48 d KilcundaBass 20, MDU 44 d Stony Creek 29, Dalyston 38 d Tarwin 27, KorumburraBena 54 d Yarram 11. 15 & Under: Foster 23 d Fish Creek 21, Inverloch-Kongwak 41 d DWWWW 6, Phillip Island 26 d Kilcunda Bass 23,

MDU 27 d Stony Creek 8, Dalyston 60 d Tarwin 11, Korumburra-Bena 24 d Yarram 15. 13 & Under: Foster 17 d Fish Creek 15, Inverloch-Kongwak 31 d DWWWW 6, Phillip Island 30 d Kilcunda-Bass 13, MDU 28 d Stony Creek 3, Dalyston 34 d Tarwin 7, Korumburra-Bena 41 d Yarram 0.

Ladders A Grade Foster..........................224.94 Kor-Bena.....................211.75 Fish Creek ..................161.45 Dalyston .....................155.60 Stony Creek ...............124.06 MDU ...........................127.80 Phillip Island ...............108.25 Yarram .........................104.03 Inv-Kongwak ................99.22 Toora .............................65.27 Tarwin ...........................47.73 Kilcunda-Bass ...............26.98

68 64 62 56 50 48 44 36 32 24 16 8

B Grade Foster..........................176.83 72 Kor-Bena ....................161.29 56 MDU ...........................156.90 56 Dalyston ......................155.42 56 DWWWW...................122.84 54 Fish Creek ...................127.29 50 Inv-Kongwak ...............131.39 44 Stony Creek...................95.83 36 Phillip Island ..................85.24 26 Tarwin ...........................82.72 24 Toora .............................72.27 24 Yarram ............................60.66 14 Kil-Bass..........................19.25 4 C Grade Inv-Kongwak .............166.40 68 Dalyston .....................206.63 60 Foster...........................176.38 60 Kor-Bena .....................156.87 60 MDU ............................170.70 52

Stony Creek ................105.74 44 Fish Creek .....................96.58 40 Tarwin ...........................74.52 32 Yarram ............................80.10 28 Phillip Island .................67.22 26 DWWWW.....................77.67 24 Toora .............................55.26 16 Kil-Bass..........................30.25 6 17 & Under Kor-Bena .....................329.67 72 Fish Creek ...................233.56 68 Inv-Kongwak ..............170.00 56 Dalyston ...................... 160.11 52 MDU ............................126.94 48 Stony Creek ...............128.70 44 DWWWW...................102.83 40 Tarwin ...........................90.12 34 Phillip Island .................85.77 32 Toora .............................70.43 30 Yarram ............................43.49 16 Foster..............................39.36 16 Kil-Bass..........................30.32 8 15 & Under Dalyston ......................368.42 72 Kor-Bena ....................232.46 64 Foster...........................183.76 62 Fish Creek ..................187.15 56 Yarram ........................126.38 50 Inv-Kongwak ..............107.77 40 Phillip Island ................101.86 40 Stony Creek....................88.95 36 MDU .............................84.38 34 Kil-Bass.........................60.00 26 Toora ..............................52.52 16 Tarwin ...........................24.01 12 DWWWW.....................22.30 8

13 & Under Dalyston .....................490.65 72 Foster...........................358.65 64 Fish Creek ...................218.83 60 Phillip Island..............226.18 56 Kor-Bena .....................247.70 52 Inv-Kongwak ..............180.20 44 Kilcunda-Bass ..............123.74 36 MDU ..............................59.93 28 Toora .............................42.46 28 Tarwin ............................36.97 28 DWWWW.....................22.97 16 Yarram ...........................21.27 16 Stony Creek....................20.44 16

AFNL grand final unconfirmed THE venue for the Alberton Football Netball League grand final is still undecided. After the league announced their finals venues and caterers last week InverlochKongwak Football Netball Club ‘politely declined’ hosting the grand final. This year would have been the third consecutive grand final hosted by IKFNC. League secretary Lynn Whelan said that the club is after more incentives to hold the grand final. “They want extra money and will be putting a request in writing through to the league soon,” she said. “That will then go to a club vote.” This will give every club in the league a chance to decide whether or not to agree with the IKFNC’s terms or move the grand final to another ground. The decision of which ground will be apparent if it is confirmed the IKFNC will not host the grand final. Club president Russel Miller said that they were negotiating with the league and didn’t comment on what conditions they were after.

Negotiating: IKFNC president Russel Miller said the club is talking with the league about hosting the AFNL grand final.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 55

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER

Trafalgar ............... 191.32 Newborough ......... 182.36 Mirboo North ........ 166.79 Morwell East......... 137.65 Yinnar ................... 131.66 Yall-Yall North ........ 107.02 Hill End .................... 97.98 Boolarra ................... 86.94 Yarragon .................. 42.02 Thorpdale ................ 29.15

54 54 52 36 36 28 28 24 4 4

RESERVES LADDER

Morwell East......... 217.52 Newborough ......... 191.85 Hill End ................. 203.10 Yinnar ................... 177.01 Boolarra ................ 128.55 Trafalgar ................. 147.89 Mirboo North............ 87.71 Yall-Yall North .......... 43.15 Thorpdale ................ 38.42 Yarragon .................. 22.52

48 48 44 44 44 40 24 16 8 4

THIRDS LADDER

Newborough ......... 465.18 Yarragon ............... 268.03 Mirboo North ........ 165.36 Trafalgar ............... 142.36 Hill End ................... 94.04 Thorpdale ................ 68.19 Yinnar ...................... 81.05 Yall-Yall North .......... 72.83 Boolarra ................... 57.33 Morwell East ............ 16.26

60 60 48 40 28 28 24 20 12 0

FOURTHS

By Rover

MIRBOO North needed all the spirit, intensity and passion it could muster to defeat Yallourn-Yallourn North by three points in a thriller at George Bates Reserve, Yallourn North, on Saturday. Only Mirboo North’s responsive and organisational compatibility under pressure saved it in a desperate late last-quarter surge to the finish line.

SENIORS Mirboo North 11.6.72 d Yallourn-Yall North 10.9.69 Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 4, K. Berchtold 2, M. Holland 2, D. Webb 1, D. Taylor 1, B. Waters 1. Mirboo North best: D. Webb, K. Berchtold, M. Holland, A. Windsor, D. Turner, B. Waters. Yallourn-Yall North goals: W. McNeill 3, R. Nelson 2, T. Phillips 1, D. Murphy 1, T. Hutton 1, L. Sporton 1, O. Budge 1. Yallourn-Yall North best: T. Dobson, T. Hutton, C. MacInnes, B. Burnett, O. Budge, W. McNeill.

RESERVES Mirboo North 16.9.105 d Yallourn-Yall North 6.8.44

LADDER

Newborough ......... 472.46 Yinnar ................... 243.48 Yarragon ............... 200.26 Mirboo North ........ 127.25 Thorpdale ............. 112.10 Yall-Yall North ........ 124.05 Trafalgar ................... 72.43 Hill End .................... 23.26 Morwell East ............ 22.40

Tigers come back for win

64 56 48 44 36 32 20 10 10

Mirboo North goals: P. Taylor 4, B. Harriage 3, D. Lockie 2, B. Leach 2, S. Lawson 2, S. Littlejohn 1, M. Taylor 1, J. Garde 1. Mirboo North best: M. Taylor, B. Harriage, P. Taylor, J. Garde, J. Gostling, D. Lockie. Yallourn-Yall North goals: J. Patterson 4, A. Raven 1, N. Tatnell 1. Yallourn-Yall North best: J. Patter-

The Tigers’ narrow victory followed a heartstopping draw between the clubs at the same venue last year and puts paid to the Bombers’ slim 2012 finals’ hopes. On a sunny day where many past members of the Bombers’ three 1972 premiership teams were wined and dined, YYN had the Tigers on the ropes and the match in its grasp, but couldn’t deliver. Afterwards, devastated YYN coach Tony Price and his shattered players looked for a place to fall apart, just as Mirboo

son, M. Mallia, S. Gore, R. Bounds, A. Bounds, N. Tatnell.

THIRDS Mirboo North 8.10.58 d Yallourn-Yall North 8.6.54 Mirboo North goals: M. Clark 4, C. Irwin 3, L. Steenbach 1. Mirboo North best: M. Wightman, B. Taylor, M. Clark, P. Hinkley, L. Smit, N. Gervasi. Yallourn-Yall North goals: J. Stichling 5, S. Smith 2, B. Twaddle 1. Yallourn-Yall North best: J. King, N. Muirhead, J. Stichling, J. Casson, R. Keyhoe, N. Tatnell.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 6.13.49 d Yallourn-Yall North 5.9.39 Mirboo North goals: C. Williams 3, S. Pratt 1, P. Hinkley 1, T. Taylor 1. Mirboo North best: S. Pratt, J. Salinger, T. Taylor, C. Williams, T. Bolton, P. Hinkley. Yallourn-Yall North goals: T. Brown 2, J. Edwards 1, R. Keyhoe 1, R. Hearn 1. Yallourn-Yall North best: E. Milojevic, R. Reid, C. Mathe, R. Keyhoe, T. Lawrey, T. Brown.

Lions silence their Demons

STONY CREEK may not be making finals this season but it won a very important match on Saturday against MDU.

A fierce rivalry has fired between the two clubs for years and at this stage in the season it was purely local pride that was on the line. The Lions got off to a fantastic start, kicking with the wind and making good use of the advantage. Jacob Byrnes was out of the blocks early and helping out his Stony Creek teammates where possible, while the forwards put through four goals for the quarter. MDU could only manage the single major for the quarter while pushing against the wind and the force of Stony Creek. The visitors kicked into gear in the second and the roles were reversed as MDU closed the gap on their counterparts. By half time the 21 point lead from the Lions had dwindled to just two. Once again with the wind, Stony Creek took off and put another three goals on the scoreboard. The Demons were pushing but were struggling to get clean possessions and could not capitalise when the footy was in their hands.

North did 40 years before following its grand final loss to the Bombers at Yinnar. YYN took a four-point lead into the long break when forward Tim Phillips goaled after hauling in a contested chest mark late in the second term. For a time, Mirboo North appeared hesitant and lacked cohesion as the Bombers’ forward press forced the Tigers’ ball carriers into sloppy foot disposal out of defence. The Bombers should have been much further in front after doing most of the attacking; their return of 2 –5 for the quarter, plus a couple out on the full, did them few favours. Ruckman Don Webb had the better of Derk Pol in the packs and at the stoppages, but YYN rover, Barrie Burnett sharked many of his taps and swooped on disputed balls at ground level. Other runners in terrific touch for the home side who kept ramming the ball into the scoring area were Todd Dobson, Tom Hutton and Luke Sporton. As well, Owen Budge and Campbell MacInnes were sturdy performers for YYN in defence. At three-quarter time, Tim Traill had four goals

In the final quarter Stony Creek continued to push. Lucas McMillan was outstanding up forward for the Lions as he notched up his seventh goal of the game, while Byrnes was still working hard. Efforts from Demons

Tyson Findlay and Tremaine Tohiariki were not enough to get their team back in the game. Lions took the win by 20 points at the final siren. Next week Stony Creek travels to Toora while MDU heads to Phillip Island.

Berchtold, Brian Waters and Holland kept burrowing in, whilst Drew Gardener, Allister Keel, Kallum Nash, Dom Pinneri and Dale Banks held their nerve in defence. With little time remaining, Jacob Nash kicked long to Waters, who brought up Mirboo North’s ninth and Daniel Taylor snapped a left-foot corker to reduce the deficit to four points after 21 minutes. Finally, Berchtold converted after marking at the top of the square. Phillips missed everything from a set boundary shot on the members’ flank, the siren sounded soon after and Mirboo North scraped in by three points.

SENIORS Boolarra 5.13.43 d Thorpdale 4.11.35 Boolarra goals: T. Leys 2, J. Elson 1, S. Mazou 1, J. Dyer 1. Boolarra best: K. Towt, T. Beamish, J. Dyer, M. Dyer, C. Riseley, R. Kelly. Thorpdale goals: D. Martin 1, Z. O’Connell 1, K. Makepeace 1, T. Loft 1. Thorpdale best: B. Willis, L. Jenkinson, B. Hotchkin, B. Mackie, J. Atkinson, J. Richardson.

RESERVES Boolarra 15.11.101 d Thorpdale 2.4.16 Boolarra goals: D. Leys 6, S. Cooper 5, C. Blackberry 2, J. Chalmers 1, J. Vuillermin 1. Boolarra best: J. Wilson, M. Wind-

SENIORS Morwell East 14.13.97 d Hill End 5.7.37 Yinnar 18.9.117 d Yarragon 6.0.36 Newborough 10.15.75 d Trafalgar 11.9.75 RESERVES Morwell East 9.4.58 d Hill End 6.10.46 Yinnar 18.12.120 d Yarragon 1.2.8 Newborough 16.18.114 d Trafalgar 3.4.22 THIRDS Hill end 31.16.202 d Morwell East 0.2.2 Yarragon 11.24.90 d Yinnar 0.4.4 Newborough 18.12.120 d Trafalgar 9.8.62 FOURTHS Hill end 8.7.55 d Morwell East 8.7.55 Yinnar 5.12.42 d Yarragon 4.7.31 Newborough 6.19.55 d Trafalgar 5.2.32

sor, S. Cooper, L. Haustorfer, C. Blackberry, R. Alexander. Thorpdale goals: A. Watson 1, B. Robinson 1. Thorpdale best: D. Hammond, S. Fraser, D. Van Zuylen, S. Sultana, B. Robinson, A. Watson.

THIRDS Thorpdale 10.12.72 d Boolarra 6.7.43 Thorpdale goals: D. Atkinson 3, Z. Moran 2, J. Smith 2, S. Pickering 1, B. Graham-Wyntjes 1, S. Sultana 1. Thorpdale best: T. Gibson, M. Kelly, Z. Moran, B. Street, B. GrahamWyntjes, D. Atkinson. Boolarra goals: J. Dudek 3, D. Brick 1, N. Nikodemski 1, A. Mobourne 1. Boolarra best: J. Dudek, J. Evans, J. Battersby, J. Anderson, D. Brick, P. Thomas.

Rodeo leads to upgrades STONY Creek Football Netball Club is sporting a brand new scoreboard and time keeper’s box thanks to proceeds from the Stony Creek Rodeo earlier this year. The proceeds also enabled the club to install lights at the netball courts and keep some funding in reserve. Rodeo committee member Neil Cope said it was great to see the club improving. “It’s really good that we can make these upgrades with the money,” he said. “We are running the rodeo again on January 19.” The club is already planning what to do with next year’s rodeo profits. “We’re looking at upgrading the benches and coaches’ box next,” Mr Cope said.

Going up: Roy Taylor and Andrew Verboon soar up in the ruck contest during Saturday’s match. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

on the board and Matt Holland two, and the Tigers began the final term with a three point advantage. By the 17 minute mark, the surging Bombers were 16 points in front after Burnett, MacInnes and Wayne McNeill combined magnificently for McNeill to kick his third goal. The home crowd was cheering excitedly, but the victory YYN had in its sights, would soon become an “optical delusion”. One more YYN major would have buried the Tigers, but unfortunately for the Bombers, it didn’t eventuate. Through steadying play and brave use of the corridor, the Tigers managed to slow YYN’s momentum and grab the ascendancy, as the complexion of the game changed. Three possible YYN marks went begging up forward, as the desperate Tigers dug deep, mopped up calmly and cleared the ball out of the danger zone. Webb maintained his control in the air and his important goal from a high mark earlier in the quarter, had kept Mirboo North within striking distance. Alex Windsor was outstanding through the midfield, Damien Turner, Kris

OTHER MATCHES

Brand new: Neil Cope said that the new scoreboard and time keeper’s box at the Stony Creek Football Netball Club looks fantastic.

Stony Creek 11.6.72 M.D.U. 8.4.52

THIRDS

Stony Creek Goals: L. McMillan 7, C. Langley 2, A. Verboon 1, S. Hughes 1 M.D.U. Goals: D. Adkins 2, T. Findlay 2, B. Pedlow 1, K. Gowers 1, M. Smith 1, T. TOHIARIKI 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Schelling, L. Bowman, L. McMillan, C. Langley, M. Linke, J. Byrnes M.D.U. Best: J. Sinclair, D. Adkins, T. TOHIARIKI, B. Thomas (Jnr), M. East, T. Findlay

Leading Goalkickers: J. Broadway 2, J. McMillan 2, J. Krohn 2 (M), E. Taylor 2 (S) M.D.U. Best: J. Broadway, L. Findlay, K. Sinclair, B. Coulter, J. Van Dyk, J. McMillan Stony Creek Best: J. Monaghan, T. Stone, S. Wilson, G. Pate, D. Potter, E. Taylor

RESERVES

Stony Creek 10.4.64 M.D.U. 9.6.60 Leading Goalkicker: B. Park (S) 3 Stony Creek Best: B. McKnight, R. McKnight, A. Byrne, J. Monaghan, N. Gardiner, C. Amor M.D.U. Best: R. Livingstone, D. Gibson, H. Sinclair, M. Olden, P. Harris, N. Mathieson

M.D.U. 8.3.51 Stony Creek 4.3.27

FOURTHS

Stony Creek 3.9.27 M.D.U. 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: L. Harris (M) 2 Stony Creek Best: T. Sinclair, L. Harrington, J. Tiziani, K. Newton, T. Francis, J. Cameron M.D.U. Best: L. Harris, B. Pickersgill, D. Thorson, M. Newton, C. McInnes.

Mine now: Chris Langley pick pockets Ben Thomas with help from Jack Stuart. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

PAGE 56 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Foster’s season on the line FISH Creek hosted arch rival Foster on Saturday at Terrill Park on what turned out to be a beautiful day for footy, with the sun shining after an earlier shower or two.

Fish Creek welcomed Lachie Park, Trevor Hooker and big Laurie Angwin back into the side. Not so lucky were the Tigers who lost Grylls and Weston. The first quarter belonged to Fish Creek, who were continually first to the ball and caught the Tigers off guard with their intensity right from the very beginning. With Angwin and Hooker back in the side the attention turned to these two as the Kangaroos’ go -to men up forward. However somebody forgot to tell Jason Law the other young key forward for Fish Creek, who was making things very difficult for Foster, presenting well on the lead and very strong in marking contests. The Kangaroo’s regular on-ball brigade led by Rouda were on top and their backline seemed impenetrable. Foster’s Callan Van Dyke battled hard to keep his side in the game, but at

SENIORS Fish Creek 17.14.116 Foster 9.9.63 Fish Creek Goals: L. Angwin 6, J. Law 4, T. Hooker 1, J. Rouda 1, J. Staley 1, S. Sperling 1, J. Shaw 1, B. Cooper 1, A. Seccull 1 Foster Goals: D. Granger 2, B. Rooney 2, S. Condon 1, D. Roose 1, S. Chaseling 1, S. Andrews 1, D. Waser 1 Fish Creek Best: J. Law, A. Ireland, J. Staley, J. Rouda, L. Pratt, T. Gordon Foster Best: C. VanDyke, D. Roose, M. Eales, B. Rooney, D. Waser, S. Chaseling RESERVES

Fish Creek 25.14.164 Foster 2.2.14 Leading Goalkickers: D. Devonshire 4, A. Bright 4 (F) Fish Creek Best: L. Sperling, J. Danckert, A. Bright, D. Devonshire, P. Mueller, A. Hamilton

Getting away: Bulldog Jaryd Gilroy pursues Yarram’s Nathan Lynch after he gets a good pick up.

Quick feet: Fish Creek’s Daniel Jago pushes to get to the ball before his Foster opponent. the first break Fishy were out to a six goal break and looked to have the game under control, with three goals to Angwin and Law well on top. The Fish Creek coach Livingstone, asked for a continued effort from his charges, whilst Foster coach Duursma gave his boys a spray in the break. This seemed to get Foster going as they came out a different side in the second quarter. Better ball movement and some good teamwork helped them get a couple of goals on the trot and suddenly we had a game

Foster Best: L. Cripps, E. Davies, A. Heal, D. Lomax, J. Bright, T. Davis THIRDS

Foster 3.10.28 Fish Creek 3.6.24 Leading Goalkickers: all singles Foster Best: T. Hamilton, J. Moore, M. Allott, A. O’Sullivan, M. Green, L. Bromley Fish Creek Best: R. McGannon, G. Staley, T. Redpath, D. Mulholland, J. Buckland, J. Flanders FOURTHS

Fish Creek 17.11.113 Foster 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: G. Staley 5, B. Harfield/Park 5 (F) Fish Creek Best: B. Harfield/Park, K. Byers, K. Jacobson, R. Pridham, G. Staley, G. Park Foster Best: M. Jones, E. Smith, Z. House, H. Griggs, B. Wake, J. Coffey

on our hands, with the margin back into a manageable five goal lead and Van Dyke, Rooney, Roose, Granger and Waser looking lively. Fishy were able to steady and they added a couple of goals of their own, to get some breathing space once again. Three goals two behinds apiece in the second quarter and the margin was back at six goals at the long break. Livingstone was livid in his address to his players and asked that his side put a lacklustre second quarter behind them and to play with the intensity that they did in the opening quarter. The third quarter was underway and the opening goal extremely important. It went to the Kangas and once again they looked as though they may get a run on and blow the game wide open. Further goals extended the margin out to around 10 goals before the Tigers got one against the run of play. Fish Creek ruckman Travis Manne hobbled to the bench after rolling his ankle and his day was done midway through the term. The Creek was forced to

swing other big men, Angwin, Law and Pratt in for rucking stints which they did well and at three quarter time the margin was out to 53 points. The game looked done unless the Tigers could pull something special out of the bag. The final quarter was a fairly even one with both sides adding three goals each. The Tigers were never really able to gather any sort of momentum and Fishy were just doing what they had to finish the game without incident or injury. Hooker was taken from the ground early in the final quarter after a solid performance in his first game back, the Fishy boys happy to hear the final siren sound with a 53 point win after being too good for the Tigers. Next week Fish Creek takes on Yarram at Terrill Park and Foster has another tough task against Kilcunda-Bass. Another loss for the Tigers and their Finals campaign for 2012 may not eventuate.

Bulldogs lose Demon fight YARRAM defeated Korumburra-Bena at the weekend and although the sky looked ominous, were lucky enough to have a relatively dry game. Yarram got off to a great start, kicking four goals in the first quarter and managed to keep the home side to just two. They went into the quarter time break up by 10 points, 26 to 16. The second quarter was all about Yarram, as they kept the ball up forward and piled on another five goals to take their lead out to 27 points at half time. After the long break, the Bulldogs came out firing, obviously keen to make up some ground on the scoreboard. They hammered home six goals to Yarram’s four, to bring them to within a manageable three goals at the last break.

SENIORS Yarram 16.10.106 Korumburra-Bena 11.8.74 Yarram Goals: B. Lynch 6, C. Sutherland 3, K. Sutherland 2, C. Strobel 2, J. Swift 1, S. Rendell 1, C. Pettitt 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: I. Osman 3, J. Paterson 2, C. Woods 2, J. Smith 2, S. Paterson 1, B. Anthony 1 Yarram Best: R. Coulthard, N. Lynch, C. Bruns, C. Strobel, B. Lynch, C. Pettitt Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Gilroy, S. Paterson, A. Zuidema, A. Snooks, B. Anthony, N. Besley

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 18.12.120 Yarram 2.1.13

Nick Besley was starring for the Bulldogs while Beau Anthony was putting in a valiant effort all over the ground. However, the last quarter was back in Yarram’s favour. Their strong back half was difficult for the Bulldogs to penetrate which made it nearly impossible to score. Yarram managed another three goals and five

Leading Goalkicker: J. Fowles (K) 3 Korumburra-Bena Best: D. Muir, T. Mayo, L. Wilson, S. Hancock, L. Palmer, J. Meade Yarram Best: not submitted

THIRDS Yarram won by forfeit. FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 9.9.63 Yarram 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: J. Ellams (K) 2 Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Somerville, H. Suckling, J. Arestia, C. Trewin, T. Jenkin, M. Snooks Yarram Best: W. McDonald, D. Hooper, T. Chisholm, J. Liversidge, C. Coulthard, J. Mitchell

points to the Bulldogs’ one goal one in the last quarter. Brent Lynch had a great game for Yarram, kicking six goals for the match. The final siren blew with Yarram on 16.10.106 to Korumburra 11.8.74. Korumburra-Bena is currently sitting at fifth on percentage, while Yarram is at ninth place on the ladder, also on percentage.

Phillip Island to fight for finals KILCUNDA-Bass has put Phillip Island in a tough position after beating them on Saturday. The Bulldogs now need to win their last two home and away games, MDU and Dalyston, if they want to play finals. On the day the Panthers jumped the Island early, kicking the first goal of the match two minutes in, but the Island hit back straight away with two goals in a minute through Damian Hinkley and Mitch Price. The rest of the quarter was an arm wrestle between the two teams, but Killy-Bass came out on top, kicking a goal late in the quarter and taking a narrow two point lead into the first break. Killy-Bass came out after the first break and kicked two goals in the

first three minutes to have the Island on the back foot. The Island fought back through some strong midfield work from Jamie Youle and Hinkley. It was Hinkley who kicked his second goal for the match which got the Island started, the Island kicked three unanswered goals to take the lead late in the quarter but K-B got a goal at the 24 minute mark to see them go into the long break with a three point lead. The Island got the start to the third they were after as Corbin Stevic marked and goaled two minutes in to give the Island the lead. From there it was all the Panthers. They dominated the midfield and were constantly getting the ball in their forward 50. Matt Jackson was having a great game down back, keeping the K-B full

SENIORS Kilcunda Bass 13.13.91 Phillip Island 7.4.46 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 4, B. Eddy 2, B. Vague 2, P. Lange 2, L. JAMES 2, D. Holmes 1 Phillip Island Goals: D. Hinkley 2, J. Robinson 1, S. Riordan 1, M. Price 1, B. Van Brummelen 1, C. Stevic 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: D. Holmes, B. Eddy, K. Asa Leausa, L. JAMES, S. O’Bryan, T. Smith Phillip Island Best: J. Youle, T. Renouf, M. Jackson, R. Linford, L. Cleeland, D. Hinkley RESERVES

Phillip Island 11.10.76 Kilcunda Bass 1.8.14 Leading Goalkicker: K. Taylor (P) 3 Phillip Island Best: T. Cleeland, P. Seidel, L. Woolford, M. Lewry, B. Hamilton, A. O’Gorman Kilcunda Bass Best: S. Crawford,

forward goalless for the first three quarters. K-B ended the quarter with a 22 point lead. The last quarter was again the home side’s, they didn’t give the Island a chance to get back into the game. Phillip Island’s Tim

T. Hurley, S. Johnstone, B. Emberson, D. Bettles THIRDS

Phillip Island 6.5.41 Kilcunda Bass 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: A. Officer (P) 3 Phillip Island Best: J. McFee, A. Edwards, J. Taylor, A. Redmond, M. Francis, S. Taylor Kilcunda Bass Best: S. Hammond, N. Arney, J. Joyce, A. Marks, D. Wake, T. Thatcher FOURTHS

Phillip Island 19.10.124 Kilcunda Bass 1.2.8 Leading Goalkickers: A. Edwards 3, G. Le 3, D. Wilson-Browne 3 (P) Phillip Island Best: D. WilsonBrowne, A. Edwards, J. Sanna, Z. Jankowicz, T. Officer Kilcunda Bass Best: J. Honeysett, K. Condick, T. Smith, L. May, A. Brown

Renouf again had a great game in the ruck, but it was all in vain with KillyBass running away with a 45 point victory. The Island had no answer to K-B’s eight goals in the last half, but their finals hopes are still alive, with other results going their way.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 57

I-K finishes strongly against Allies INVERLOCH-Kongwak hosted the Allies in near perfect conditions on Saturday.

Good hands: Dylan Clark takes a strong mark for the Sea Eagles over the top of Allies player, Stephen Buckley, which resulted in a goal for the home side.

Magpies escape Sharks’ jaws

THERE were clear skies and excellent ground conditions at Shark Park on Saturday, with a strong wind blowing across the ground. Dalyston went straight into attack mode, peppering the goals for five points, before Patrick McKenna marked in the goal square and converted. The Sharks finally found their feet and went into attack for a point, followed by a mark by Albert Russell that ended with a goal. Dalyston kept the ball forward for more points, before a kick off the ground into the goal square brought up their second goal for the match. Tarwin again kicked long to Russell, who marked and put it through for another goal. The Sharks were back on the attack and Mark Garnham kicked a goal to level the scores. Steven Pimm scored a running goal for the Mag-

pies to put them back in front just before quarter time. Travis Cameron kicked at goal after the siren, but could only grab the point, sending Dalyston into the quarter time break up by five points. Tarwin opened the second quarter by scoring three points, before Dalyston ran the ball forward for a goal. Both sides moved the ball up and down the ground, with both backlines making scoring difficult at either end. Russell goaled again for the Sharks, notching up number three for the game. Dalyston could only manage points in the dying stages of the half, but still managed to stay in front of the home side. The score at half time was Sharks, 30 to Dalyston 36. The third quarter was fiercely contested, the lead changing several times. Goals were again at a premium throughout the quarter, with neither team able to get ahead by a

Dalyston 7.18.60 Tarwin 7.8.50

M. Young THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: S. Pimm 2, D. Wylie 2, M. Schreck 1, P. McKenna 1, A. Donohue 1 Tarwin Goals: J. Stewart 3, M. Garnham 2, C. Lamers 1, P. McRae 1 Dalyston Best: D. Kelly, C. Tait, T. Osbaldeston, P. Brosnan, D. Wylie, D. Brown Tarwin Best: N. McRae, T. Cameron, A. Jelbart, S. Burggraaff, K. Holden, C. Lamers RESERVES

Dalyston 19.13.127 Tarwin 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: T. Davey (D) 6 Dalyston Best: S. Kuyper, T. Davey, N. Bainbridge, M. McCoy, T. McNish, N. Ridley Tarwin Best: E. Charles, L. Thwaites, H. Dubberley, H. Russell, N. Lomax, L. Keily FOURTHS

Dalyston 7.8.50 Tarwin 2.10.22

Leading Goalkicker: B. Atherton (D) 9 Dalyston Best: K. Kirk, O. Bates, B. Atherton, J. Magro, M. Davey, D. Turton Tarwin Best: J. Smith, A. Turner, C. Brown, H. Krause, N. Johnstone, H. Keily

Leading Goalkicker: J. Everitt (D) 2 Dalyston Best: B. Harman, J. Everitt, M. Skinner, D. Pruysers, M. Boyle, K. Maloney Tarwin Best: B. Launder, J. Gray, J. Tuckett, L. Barnett, D. Leggo,

Dalyston 20.13.133 Tarwin 3.1.19

big margin. Tarwin won the quarter three goals to one, to lead by five points at three quarter time. Both sides had a lot to play for in the final quarter of the game. Dalyston were looking to consolidate a position in the top six, while a win from Tarwin would put pressure on the top six. Dalyston scored an early goal to take the lead and kept the pressure on the Tarwin defence, and then scored another goal midway through the quarter to take a nine point lead. The Sharks were defending stoutly and forays forward were rare. Their most promising move entering time on was thwarted when they turned the ball over deep inside 50. The Magpies scored a point before the final siren to win by 10 points. In a fast, furious and closely contested game, the Sharks were held scoreless in the final quarter. Final score: Tarwin 7.8.50 defeated by Dalyston, 7.18.60. Mark Garnham, a highly respected Alberton Football League player and coach, announced his retirement on Saturday. He led the Tarwin team onto the ground, kicked two of the Sharks’ seven goals and left the ground through a guard of honour of players, officials and supporters, from both Tarwin and Dalyston. Mark was the premiership coach for Tarwin in 2004 and he also coached and played at Dalyston, among many other achievements.

The Allies won the toss, kicked with the breeze in the first and won the first centre break, but a spilled mark prevented them from having the early lead. I-K quickly rebounded but had a tough time getting the ball into their scoring zone due to the efforts of Allies midfielders Nathan Graeske and Gerry Riley. I-K broke the shackles at the six-minute mark when it forced the ball forward for centre half forward Dylan Clarke, who ran into an open goal. The Allies were winning as much of the football as the home side but could not penetrate the I-K half-back line. I-K with Lance Oswald, Adam Cross and Daniel Kilpatrick dominating around the packs managed to kick the next six goals to end the quarter with a handy seven goal lead. At the 10 minute mark of the second, only a couple of points had been scored Inverloch-Kongwak 30.11.191 DWWWW 7.11.53 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. Oswald 6, C. McCaughan 5, D. Lawton 4, D. Clark 3, T. Wyatt 3, M. Billows 2, W. Rankin 2, K. Rotthier 2, D. Kilpatrick 1, L. Reddie 1, A. Sadler 1 DWWWW Goals: M. O’Sullivan 3, K. Henderson 2, J. Poland 1, D. Becker 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: L. Oswald, T. Wyatt, A. Cross, L. Reddie, C. McCaughan, A. Sadler DWWWW Best: K. Henderson, N. Graeske, M. O’Sullivan, G. Riley, D. Becker, J. Poland RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 19.18.132 DWWWW 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: C. Maher (I) 8 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Maher, C. Spencer, M. Miller, W. Taberner, J. Nunn, N. Williams DWWWW Best: C. Turner, P. Grif-

until Will Rankin kicked the Sea Eagles’ eight off the ground. Goals to Clarke, Clynt McCaughan and Mark Billows in the next five minutes promised an onslaught, but that wasn’t to be. The Allies tightened up their defence, limiting I-K to only behinds for the next 10 minutes. The Allies could not break through for their first goal and were limited by the miserly I-K defence to five points for the half. The backline of the home side had great support from wingmen Tommy Wyatt and Lewy Rankin. Lance Oswald booted the first two goals of the third before the Allies broke through for their first, thanks to James Poland. It was all I-K for the next six minutes, where they increased their lead by another 18 points. A turnover on the wing by I-K resulted in a long kick into their forward 50 and the sticky fingers of Michael O’Sullivan. He never looked like missing from 40 metres. This was O’Sullivan’s fiths, M. McKeane, D. McKean, S. Thomas, J. Lorimer THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak 10.12.72 DWWWW 2.12.24 Leading Goalkickers: B. Wardle 3, N. Cairns 3 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Allum, B. Wardle, M. MacKay, J. Truman, A. Dowie, E. Wilson DWWWW Best: M. McKeane, T. McDonald, J. Pintus, B. Coffey, B. O’Loughlin, W. Kilgower FOURTHS

first of three he kicked for the quarter. Two goals to Allies best player Kurt Henderson added to the last five goals for the term. Adam Saddler, along with Luke Reddie played at their best as I-K dominated the last term with 14 goals straight to the Allies’ single goal. Oswald’s dominance gave him another three goals while another three came from McCaughan and two from Rothier.

FOOTY DRAWS

W L D

Kil-Bass ..... 14 3 Fish Creek... 13 2 Dalyston ..... 11 5 Inv-K’wak.... 10 7 Kor-Bena .... 10 6 Foster ..........9 6 Phillip Is ..........9 7 Tarwin .............8 8 Yarram ............8 8 MDU................6 10 Stony Creek.....5 11 DWWWW ........1 15 Toora & Dist ....0 16

0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

157.68 56 188.64 54 131.09 44 138.20 40 124.00 40 105.07 38 124.49 36 129.28 32 101.10 32 109.42 24 92.13 20 33.40 4 25.70 0

GOALKICKERS L. James (Kil-Bass) ............ (2) S. Pimm (Dalyston)............ (2) C. Maskell (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) A. Russell (Tarwin) ............. (3) L. McMillan (Stony Crk) ..... (7) C. Sutherland(Yarram) ....... (3) S. Sperling (Fish Creek) ..... (1) L. Oswald (Inv-K’Wak) ....... (6) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (4) B. Lynch (Yarram) .............. (6)

73 68 54 51 50 48 41 41 38 38

RESERVES

ALBERTON

LADDER

Round 19 - August 11 DWWWW v Dalyston Toora v Stony Creek Foster v Kil-Bass Fish Creek v Yarram Kor-Bena v Tarwin Phillip Island v MDU I-K - bye

W L D

MID GIPPSLAND Round 17 - August 11 Boolarra v Hill End Newborough v Yall-Yall Nth Trafalgar v Morwell East Mirboo North v Yarragon Yinnar v Thorpdale

GIPPSLAND Round 16 - August 11 Warragul v Moe Leongatha v Bairnsdale Maffra v Sale (Sunday) Morwell v Wonthaggi Traralgon v Drouin

ELLINBANK Round 18 - August 11 Bunyip v Nyora Catani v Garfield Ellinbank v Buln Buln Koo Wee Rup v Warragul Ind Nar Nar Goon v Neerim Sth Nilma-Darnum v Lang Lang Poowong v Longwarry Cora Lynn - bye

UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 12 2 0 Corner Inlet .. 11 2 1 L’gatha Jnr ... 9 5 0 Won ........... 8 5 1 Kor-Bena ..... 6 8 0 Dalyston ...... 5 8 1 Phillip Is ......... 3 11 0 Kil-Bass.......... 0 13 1

Pts

323.08 48 253.71 46 126.05 36 115.71 34 83.49 24 65.43 22 47.22 12 17.17 2

GOALKICKERS Z. Caughey(Inv-K’wak ) ...... (1) B. Best (Inv-K’wak) ............ (1) K. Reid(Inv-K’wak) ............. (0) B. Rogers (Cnr Inlet ) ......... (0) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) C. Mckenzie (I-K) ............... (1) J. Dunn (Leon Jnr ) ............ (1) Z. Van Delft (Leon Jnr) ....... (2) T. Van Dyke (Cnr Inlet) ....... (1) D. Brosnan (Won Power) ... (3) J. Celebrine (Kor-Bena) ...... (0) H. McInnes (I-K) ................ (0)

31 27 25 23 19 17 17 15 15 15 15 15

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

Strong hands: Alby Russell takes a strong mark in the Sharks forward line. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Titulaer.

LADDER

THIS WEEKEND

Inverloch-Kongwak 25.14.164 DWWWW 1.0.6 Leading Goalkickers: S. Hayes 7, J. Teakle 6 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: W. Piasente, S. Hayes, Z. Tonkin, J. Teakle, M. Burton, O. Hutton DWWWW Best: S. Hunter, B. Johnston, T. Rendell, J. Vening, K. Hanning, K. Wyett

SENIORS

Inv-K’wak...... 12 0 2 553.06 L’gatha Jnr .... 10 3 1 236.76 Won ............ 10 4 0 139.66 Corner Inlet ... 8 4 2 367.70 Dalyston ....... 7 7 0 83.33 Kor-Bena ...... 2 12 0 19.05 Kil-Bass........... 1 10 2 12.19 Phillip Is .......... 1 11 1 26.27 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won) ............ (3) Z. Reid (Inv-K’Wak)............ (4) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (0) J. Hutchinson (Inv-K’wak).. (0) R. Angwin (Cnr Inlet) ......... (0) C. McInnes(Inv-K’wak)....... (1) B. Mitchell (Cnr Inlet) ......... (3) J. Hume (Leon Jnr) ............ (0) L. O’Neill (Leon Jnr) ........... (1) C. Scott (Won) ................... (0) J. Thornell (Cnr Inlet) ......... (1)

Pts

52 42 40 36 28 8 8 6 22 20 17 16 14 14 13 12 12 10 10

Kor-Bena ..... 16 0 0 Phillip Island 15 1 0 Dalyston ...... 14 2 0 Tarwin ........ 11 5 0 MDU........... 11 5 0 Kil-Bass ...... 10 7 0 Inv-K’wak ....... 5 12 0 Fish Creek ...... 5 11 0 DWWWW ....... 5 11 0 Yarram ........... 5 11 0 Stony Creek.... 5 11 0 Foster ............. 2 14 0 Toora... ........... 1 15 0

Pts

859.02 634.80 281.37 249.28 137.55 150.18 95.90 68.82 50.24 40.76 33.58 25.35 16.32

64 60 56 44 44 40 20 20 20 20 20 8 4

GOALKICKERS L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (1) K. Taylor (Phillip Island) ..... (3) A. Guymer(Tarwin) ............. (0) S. McRae (Tarwin) ............. (1) T. Sorrell (Kor-Bena) .......... (1) R. Provan (Kor-Bena) ......... (1) J. Jackson (Inv-K’Wak) ...... (0) J. Fowles (Kor-Bena) .......... (3) J. Turner (Phillip Is) ........... (2) D. McKean (DWWWW) ...... (0)

53 49 37 35 27 26 25 23 22 22

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Pts

Kor-Bena ....... 14 1 0 480.46 60 Kil-Bass ........ 13 3 1 352.06 54 Phillip Island .. 13 3 0 331.05 52 MDU............. 13 3 0 202.89 52 Dalyston ........ 12 4 0 207.20 48 Toora ............ 9 6 1 92.99 38 Fish Creek .........8 8 0 123.05 3 2 Foster ................5 11 0 59.42 20 Yarram ..............5 10 0 48.51 20 Stony Creek.......4 12 0 57.93 16 Inv-K’wak ..........3 14 0 37.89 12 DWWWW ..........3 13 0 29.10 12 Tarwin ...............1 15 0 20.39 4 GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (0) J. Dakin (Kil-Bass) ............. (2) T. Davey (Dalyston) ............ (6) B. Doran (Toora) ................ (0) J. McMillan (MDU) ............. (2) B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (0) A. Officer (Phillip Island) .... (3) J. Buckland (Fish Creek) .... (1) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (2) G. Powles (Phillip Is) ......... (2)

43 41 41 34 33 29 29 29 28 25

UNDER 15 LADDER WL D

Pts

1015.08 396.42 274.89 217.91 368.18 196.54 125.55 55.43 34.17 33.62 25.27 20.61 8.95

64 54 52 48 46 36 32 28 16 16 16 8 4

GOALKICKERS J. McDonald (Yarram) ........ (0) G. Staley (Fish Crk) ............ (5) B. Harfield/Park (Fish Crk) .. (5) R. McGannon (Fish Crk)..... (2) A. Edwards (Phillip Is) ....... (3) G. Park (Fish Crk)............... (0) J. Black (Phillip Is) ............. (2) N. Brayley (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) M. Marotta (Dalyston) ........ (0) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1)

46 43 37 34 33 30 29 28 28 27

Fish Creek.... 16 0 0 Dalyston ...... 13 2 1 Phillip Is...... 13 3 0 Yarram ........ 12 4 0 Kor-Bena ..... 11 4 1 Inv-K’wak..... 9 8 0 Foster ............. 8 8 0 Kil-Bass.......... 7 10 0 Tarwin ............ 4 12 0 Stony Creek.... 4 12 0 MDU............... 4 12 0 Toora .............. 2 14 0 DWWWW ....... 1 15 0

PAGE 58 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Maroons spoil Power’s party IT was a big day in many ways – a celebration of Wonthaggi Power’s heritage and the biggest on-field showdown with rivals Traralgon in the race for a finals position. Conditions were again perfect for footy, the ground a treat and a healthy dose of sunshine. There was a lot of excite-

ment with many former champions and supporters in attendance to cheer on the Power and the new heritage jumper having its first run. What a build up! There was no doubting Wonthaggi’s intensity and it immediately put Traralgon under pressure. This was probably the Power’s best first quarter effort for the season and Traralgon was making some uncharacteristic mistakes with its

delivery. Dom O’Connor was presenting well for the Power with some strong grabs early but suffered an injury and had to be replaced. Krause, White and Ware were damaging and Chris Wylie was proving a handful in the ruck and in the forward line. He kicked the Power’s first goal and Ware followed soon after with a great running effort. Campbell, Aitken, Stockdale and Geary, Traralgon’s big guns, were up for the challenge and McKenna as usual was presenting well for the Maroons. The backline of the Power was standing up well to the pressure, and Dryden was again impressive. Krause scored a great goal following some hard work from Bell to give Wonthaggi a handy eightpoint lead at quarter time. The second quarter was a real battle of the back lines. Troy Harley goaled

after strong work from Dryden and Ware. There was little action on the scoreboard, an indication of the pressure on both sides. McKenna snapped for a much-needed Traralgon goal and a goal again to McKenna on the siren lifted the Maroons’ spirits, the difference four points at half time. Traralgon came out firing in the premiership quarter and worked hard to take control of the game. McCarthy and Wylie goaled for the Power but Traralgon had too many big guns as Geary, McKenna, Jennings and Campbell led the way. Traralgon found its running game, used the space on the big ground to perfection and improved its delivery into the forward line. The Maroons scored eight goals to two in the third quarter to take a commanding lead. Wonthaggi was not going to give up without a fight – Ware and Jones goaled, but McKenna

SENIORS Traralgon 14.14.98 d Wonthaggi 10.11.71

UNDER 18 Traralgon 8.11.59 d Wonthaggi 6.5.41

Traralgon goals: D. McKenna 6, L. Stockdale 1, M. Geary 1, K. Harrold 1, M. Cooper 1, L. White 1, D. Campbell 1, J. Jennings 1, J. Symons 1. Traralgon best: M. Geary, D. McKenna, J. Symons, J. Bird, J. Hall, K. Harrold. Wonthaggi goals: A. Ware 3, C. Wylie 2, E. Shaw 1, K. McCarthy 1, T. Krause 1, N. Jones 1, T. Harley 1. Wonthaggi best: A. Ware, N. Bell, L. White, C. Wylie, L. Warnett, B. Dryden.

Traralgon goals: D. McGrath 2, C. Nickels 2, C. Parker 2, Z. Guttridge 1, A. Dugan 1. Traralgon best: M. Mustoe, D. McGrath, S. Goddard, C. Sutton, C. Parker, N. Dunstone. Wonthaggi goals: A. Ferreira-Neto 3, Z. Gilmour 1, J. Membrey 1, J. Read 1. Wonthaggi best: T. Huther, R. Lindsay, J. Read, B. Graham, A. Ferreira-Neto, L. Gennacarro.

RESERVES Wonthaggi 12.10.82 d Traralgon 7.4.46 Wonthaggi goals: S. Hamilton 2, M. Everitt 2, R. Todd 2, A. Sorensen 2, A. Jerrard 1, A. Zanella 1, Z. Gilmour 1, R. Tack 1. Wonthaggi best: B. Foon, M. Coyne, J. Hill, A. Zanella, G. Coyne. Traralgon goals: S. Gray 2, S. Dunbar 1, T. Hendricken 1, N. Quenault 1, C. Nickels 1, J. Suter 1. Traralgon best: J. Suter, S. Dunbar, S. Gray, L. Pollard, J. Main, Z. Gray.

marked strongly and goaled to keep Wonthaggi at arm’s length. Youngster Kelly again proved promising around the ground for the Power. Ware goaled again and Shaw followed. But Traralgon wasn’t

UNDER 16 Traralgon 29.15.189 d Wonthaggi 0.0.0 Traralgon goals: J. Allan 6, J. McMahon 4, J. Cunico 3, C. Stockdale 3, J. Jacobsen 2, C. Graham 2, C. Ambler 2, C. Buykx-Smith 2, C. Beaver 1, T. Forrest 1, J. Henderson 1, M. Jacobsen 1, J. Vucenovic 1. Traralgon best: C. Ambler, M. Jacobsen, J. Allan, T. Marsh, J. McMahon. Wonthaggi goals: Nil. Wonthaggi best: S. Pugh, L. Henry, D. Rielly, L. McLean, B. Reilly, A. Jeffries.

finished yet – a soccered goal and another to McKenna, his sixth, gave the Maroons a well-deserved 27-point victory. The Power will now focus on its performance in the final three games and plan for the future.

ROUND 15 Week 1 & 2 SENIORS LADDER W

L D

Pts

254.72 165.03 130.41 99.76 115.35 92.76 81.04 62.44 64.32 63.86

56 52 40 34 32 24 20 18 12 12

GOALKICKERS M. Ferguson (Sale) ...............4 J. Best (Leongatha) ............ (3) B. Hughes (Warragul) ........ (7) D. Holt (Leongatha)............ (3) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (5) D. McKenna (Traralgon) ..... (6) A. Burgiel (Maffra) ............. (0) K. Fraser (Sale) .................. (1) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (6) L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ..... (1) D. Hutchison (Morwell) ...... (0)

72 61 51 48 47 46 38 36 32 29 29

Sale ......... 14 1 Leongatha .. 13 2 Maffra....... 10 5 Morwell ......8 6 Traralgon .....8 7 Won Power ....6 9 Drouin ............5 10 Bairnsdale ......4 10 Moe................3 12 Warragul ........3 12

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Leongatha ..13 1 Sale .......... 9 4 Maffra........ 9 4 Won Power .. 8 4 Drouin ....... 7 6 Morwell .........7 6 Traralgon .......4 9 Warragul .......1 12 Moe...............1 13

0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Pts

248.82 176.27 175.87 146.71 80.20 102.00 83.77 41.57 28.03

52 36 36 34 30 28 16 4 4

GOALKICKERS M. Davies (Leongatha) ....... (0) N. Fowler (Sale) ................. (0) J. Pellicano (Leongatha) .... (1) K. O’Dwyer (Sale) ............... (4) S. Tobin Snr (Morwell) ....... (4) R. Todd (Won Power) ........ (2) R. Tack (Won Power) ......... (1) M. Goodwin (Drouin) ......... (1) M. Davis (Sale) .................. (2) A. Winter (Won Power) ...... (0) J. Saunders (Maffra) .......... (1)

37 31 28 25 22 20 20 18 17 17 17

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Trafalgar....... 14 0 0 1136.36 Leongatha ..... 11 2 1 394.38 Youth Club .... 11 2 1 254.26 New Reds ..... 8 4 2 200.00 Mor Tigers .... 8 6 0 94.81 Moe Maroons... 7 6 1 109.55 Moe Blues ....... 6 6 2 124.03 Yinnar ............. 7 7 0 121.13 Hill & Rovers ... 3 11 0 69.60 Mirboo North .. 3 11 0 47.62 New Blues ....... 1 12 1 25.43 Yallourn Nth .... 0 13 0 4.19

Pts

56 46 46 36 32 30 28 28 12 12 6 4

UNDER 12 W L D

Trafalgar....... 13 1 0 Leongatha ..... 12 2 0 New Blues..... 12 2 0 New Reds ..... 11 3 0 Youth Club .... 8 6 0 Mirboo North... 8 6 0 Yinnar ............. 5 9 0 Moe Maroons.. 5 9 0 Moe Blues ....... 4 10 0 Hill & Rovers ... 3 11 0 Yallourn Nth .... 2 12 0 Mor Tigers ...... 1 13 0

511.38 535.38 429.37 541.96 137.43 116.00 69.59 47.56 38.21 34.99 24.92 8.71

Pts

52 48 48 44 32 32 20 20 16 12 8 4

UNDER 14 W L D

Leongatha ..... 14 1 0 Mirboo North.. 11 3 0 Moe Maroons.. 11 3 0 Youth Club .... 10 4 0 Moe Blues..... 9 5 0 Yinnar ............. 8 6 0 New Blues ....... 8 6 0 Trafalgar .......... 5 9 0 New Reds........ 3 11 0 Mor Tigers ...... 3 11 0 Hill & Rovers ... 2 12 0 Yallourn Nth .... 0 14 0

371.62 213.14 196.31 180.43 170.17 145.82 114.98 65.83 50.78 37.40 38.81 24.62

Pts

56 44 44 40 36 32 32 20 12 12 8 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 6.4.40 d Hill End & Rovers 0.0.0 Goals: E. Lamers 4, F. Materia 2, C. Russell, J. Wrigley, T. Collins, C. Michael, R. Patterson. Best: E. Lamers, C. Michael, J. Lindsay, R. Kemp, K. Littlejohn, H. Kewming.

UNDER 12 Leongatha 13.5.83 d Hill End & Rovers 3.5.23 Goals: J. Lamers 4, B. Perry 4, M. McGannon 3, M. Hoober 2, J. Stockdale 2, B. Hastings, A. Wright, T. Van der Kolk. Best: B. Hastings, J. McFarlane, J. Lamers, J. Stockdale, M. Hoober, B. Perry.

UNDER 14 Leongatha 17.21.123 d Hill End & Rovers 0.1.1 Goals: T. Sauvarin 4, L. Riseley 2, T. McFarlane 2, O. Maclean 2, A. Argento 1, N. Matsoukas 1, H. McGannon 1, M. Minogue 1, K. Patterson 1, R. Smith 1, E. Stephenson 1. Best: H. McGannon, R. Smith, E. Stephenson, T. Sauvarin, L. Nunn, T. McFarlane.

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha 2.3.15 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9.12.66 Goals: T. Boler, A. Ballagh. Best: M. Bentvelzen, E. Clark, C. Krohn, T. Boler, P. McKeown, J. Ryan.

UNDER 13 Leongatha 5.7.37 d Wonthaggi Power 5.4.34 Goals: Z. Van Delft 2, N. Trotto, J. Dunn, C. Alexander. Best: J. Ball, C. Olden, N. Battersby, J. Boler, T. Westaway, T. Brew.

Pts

306.60 304.77 185.88 190.68 174.81 83.00 73.54 51.50 53.33 5.25

56 52 48 36 32 24 24 16 12 0

GOALKICKERS J. Brown (Warragul)........... (3) P. Ryan (Won Power) ......... (0) R. Buttner (Warragul)......... (0) N. Campbell (Sale) ............. (0) B. Mitchell (Bairnsdale) ...... (2) B. Davidson (Leongatha).... (2) J. Freeman (Sale) ............... (4) M. Nelson (Traralgon) ........ (0) J. Weatherley (Maffra) ....... (0) A. Saunders (Bairnsdale) ... (0) T. Huther (Won Power) ...... (0)

41 39 32 29 25 24 23 23 21 20 20

Bairnsdale.. 14 1 0 Traralgon ... 13 2 0 Warragul ... 12 3 0 Sale ...........9 6 0 Won Power ...8 7 0 Maffra ............6 9 0 Morwell ..........6 9 0 Leongatha ......4 11 0 Drouin ............3 12 0 Moe................0 15 0

Catch him: Jaime Aitken of Traralgon is chased down by Wonthaggi’s Bryce Marshall during their round 15 clash at the weekend.

Parrots snatch thriller THE Leongatha Parrots will take on Corner Inlet this Sunday after a thrilling comefrom-behind win against Wonthaggi. The Parrots had a massive wind at their back in the first quarter. But it was a tricky one to judge, blowing across the ground, toward the town end of the Leongatha velodrome oval. Parrots goal sneak Nathan Trotto was lively early. But it was the highflying Clay Alexander who put the Parrots on the board, snapping truly. Damon Ginnane was making his mark, showing off his silky skills. Tom Evans was hitting the contests hard. Big man and captain Trent Westaway kicked well to Trotto, who slotted a goal. Mitch Harry was in everything, while Michael McKinnon was standing tall in defence, denying the Power any forward forays. But in the second quarter it was

the Power’s chance to use the gale. While Ben Ryan took a great grab up forward, the ball quickly went back the other way, with the Power pressing en masse. Sam Hanrahan was playing a negating role down back, but the bombardment came in earnest, with three quick goals from the Power. Little big men Tom Brew and Josh “Shorty” Boler were under every pack. Jack Balagh was playing a hard-as-nails role, and delivered a bone-crunching tackle. But the Power kicked another goal, stretching its lead to 11 points. The third quarter started well for the Parrots, with a Zac Van Delft bomb. The Parrots were back within five. Successive points cut the margin to three at the last break. But the Parrots knew it would be tough to win. When the Power, with the monster wind again at their backs, kicked the first goal of the last quarter, hope seemed all but lost. But the Parrots would not be

denied. Jack Dunn dodged two opponents, before snapping one on his left boot. The Parrots were back within three points and their intensity had skyrocketed. But the seconds were ticking by. With one minute to go Van Delft kicked another miracle goal, giving the Parrots the lead. The boys held on, claiming a famous victory.

AJFL Preliminary Finals Sunday, August 12 at Foster UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr v Corner Inlet Commencing at 9.45am

UNDER 13 Corner Inlet v Leongatha Jnr Commencing at 10.50am

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Traralgon ... 14 1 Sale ......... 14 1 Maffra....... 12 3 Bairnsdale ...9 6 Drouin ........7 7 Morwell ..........6 9 Leongatha ......4 10 Moe................4 11 Warragul ........3 12 Won Power ....1 14

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Pts

556.42 360.48 241.86 199.69 102.76 67.09 46.48 47.27 47.52 11.06

56 56 48 36 30 24 18 16 12 4

GOALKICKERS B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) ... (6) B. Connelly (Maffra) ........... (0) N. Dennison (Bairnsdale) ... (0) L. Ronchi (Sale) ................. (1) N. Holmes (Sale) ................ (4) T. Jolly (Sale) ..................... (1) C. Driffield (Maffra) ............ (0) H. Britten (Traralgon) ......... (0) C. Stockdale (Traralgon)..... (3) J. Jans (Sale) ..................... (0)

43 41 35 35 27 24 23 21 20 19

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - PAGE 59

Local riders complete Gippy tour SAN Remo turned on the sunshine for the first day of the five-day Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland last Wednesday.

Local school children and residents lined the streets to cheer on the 162 riders competing, including two local riders Leongatha’s Stu Smith and Wonthaggi’s Ronald Purtle, both members of the Leongatha Cycling Club. The Gippsland Tour proved a steep learning curve for Smith and Purtle who ranked 42nd and 108th after the nine stages. Will Walker took out the tour following a three-and-a-half year break from the sport. The Drapac Professional Cycling member said the win “means everything”. Sydney rider Luke Davison on

the recovery trail scored a winning double on the first day of the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland in San Remo last Wednesday. The 22-year-old Team Budget Forklifts rider powered to victory in both the opening San Remo criterium and the 66.75km road race on the world-renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, which made its debut as a stage host. Ideal conditions greeted the 162 riders, including winner of the first two stages Davison, on the comeback trail after a serious crash while training. He showed exceptional form, grabbing tour leader honours ahead of Genesys Wealth Advisers’ Anthony Giacoppo, who is a five seconds back in second place. Davidson didn’t feature in any of the Thiess Degremont-sponsored

Phillip Island Stage Two 13 sprints, instead conserving himself for the home stretch on the 15th and final lap of the 4.45km free-flowing circuit, which offered stunning views of Bass Strait. The nine-stage Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland is supported by Tourism Victoria and four municipal councils - Bass Coast, Latrobe City, Wellington and East Gippsland. It is the opening chapter of the $130,000 SCODY Cup, which also features the inaugural Budget Forklifts Tour of the Great South Coast (August 15-19), the Tour of the Murray River (September 2-9) and the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania (October 2-7). All of the four races are part of Cycling Australia’s Subaru National Road Series.

Racing action: San Remo hosted the first stage of the Tour of Gippsland last Wednesday that saw 170 of the country’s best cyclists contest the 40 kilometre criterium circuit around the local streets.

Wonthaggi rider: local cyclist Ronald Purtle (front), a member of the Leongatha Cycling Club raced in the Tour of Gippsland in San Remo on Wednesday with teammates Liam Hill, Wade Edwards and Matt Lenard.

Kids’ cheers: students from the Newhaven Primary School Jett MacMillan, David Wilson, Claudia Platt, Lucy Bergman-Stanes and Rani Sunderland cheered for the riders in the Tour of Gippsland as they raced around San Remo last Wednesday.

Ready to ride: Leongatha Cycling Club rider Stu Smith competed in the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland event that kicked off in San Remo last Wednesday.

• Leongatha Cycling

Leongatha join forces at Bena BENA was the location for club racing on Saturday and with several of the senior riders riding in the Masters State Titles at Lang Lang the club was pleased to welcome some Warragul riders into the mix. The Warragul club has a six week break from club racing so with racing reasonably close they were keen to take part. The weather was fine but with a cold wind blowing for the criterium racing. This racing involved racing up and back on the old highway past the former Bena school and the 2km run with three hills in the circuit is pretty demanding. The juniors raced 20 minutes plus two laps and the trio of Will Lumby, Austin Timmins and Hamish Bissett managed to stay together until the last lap, even though there were some flourishes mid-race. With a downhill run to a 180 degree turn it is a new skill set for some of the riders which then puts pressure on to keep up and recover your position each lap. The last lap saw Will Lumby get away to come in a clear winner ahead of Austin Timmins and Hamish Bissett. The senior riders were split into two groups – A Grade of eight riders racing

40 minutes plus two laps whilst B Grade had 30 minutes plus two laps. The A Grade field was lapping in around three minutes and the Warragul youngsters Jayden Manintveld and Cyrus Monk upped the pressure after around 20 minutes. However, some good work by Chris Rowe, David McFarlane and Kevin Feely kept the bunch intact until the sprint lap. Thomas McFarlane had been biding his time and just when he was ready to make a move on the last lap he suffered a puncture. The uphill run to the fin-

ish line favoured the young legs and it was Jayden who led the sprint out and had to fight off a withering finish from Cyrus to claim the win. Next home was Chris Rowe then David McFarlane, Kevin Feely and Tony Clark. The B Grade group of six riders made it through the first 18 minutes before an attack by Andrew Nicholls, Daniel Dilger and Morgan Barnes split the bunch. This trio rode together for the remainder of the race and were all glad to hear the bell ring for the last lap. The dash to the

line saw Andrew win from Morgan and Daniel. Next home was Steve Wilson, followed by Andrew Gordon and David Bennett. Next week the re-scheduled club titles are to be run at the Korrine circuit. Unfortunately Thomas McFarlane will be missing as he has a test event for the state junior team. McFarlane has been winning many junior road races, and took out the Junior Sate Road Race Title at Wangaratta last week. Check out next week’s Star for a profile on the young champion cyclist.

Junior riders: Austin Timmins, Will Lumby and Hamish Bissett at the turn, during the Junior criterium event.

PAGE 60 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, August 7, 2012

DREW Ginn is now Australia’s most successful Olympic rower after bringing home silver in the Men’s Four on Saturday.

Ginn’s team was beaten by a stronger British outfit in a close race. Drew told the press post-race that it was a fantastic race and it was something he was happy to be a part of. He said that both teams were pushing and it was a huge challenge. The decorated rower was born and raised in Inverloch before going to Scotch College where he started rowing. Ever since making his mark in the 1996 Australian “Oarsome Foursome” he has been a figurehead in the local and international rowing community and respected by his teammates and competitors alike. Saturday’s medal, with three previous Olympic gold medals which he had achieved at the Atlanta, Athens and Beijing Olympics, let him overtake previous teammate James Tomkins for the title. The 37-year-old father of two fought back tears while talking to the media after the race and suggested that this may be the end of his rowing career. Ginn told the media that he will make a decision about his rowing future by Christmas, but said that his body may not be able to continue to row at the elite level.

Snell’s Opals go one game at a time AS the Opals prepare for their Olympic quarter final match up with China tomorrow, Belinda Snell’s buzzer beater still remains as a highlight of their Olympic basketball campaign. The Mirboo North star put up a ‘Hail Mary’ shot from over half-court with one second to go to put the match against France into extratime. The Australian team unfortunately lost the game 74-70 in extra-time. “It was a pretty incredible feeling,” Snell told The Star. “But obviously losing the game in the end was disappointing so it didn’t really matter.” The Opals have not dropped a game since they lost to the French last Monday. Snell said that the biggest rivals for the Aussie team are the USA. “The USA are annihilating the teams in the other qualifying pool,” she said.

“It would be great to get the opportunity to meet with them but we are just taking it one game at a time.” London is Snell’s third Olympics and she is enjoying every moment of it. “These Olympics I was able to march in the opening ceremony, so that was a huge experience and something that I’ll never forget,” she said. “We didn’t get to stay all night, just kind of do the lap and soak up the atmosphere. “It was still a lot of fun and something that I will always cherish.” The London Olympics is set up well, according to Snell. “It’s really good, the village atmosphere is quite fun and the stadiums are really close,” she said. “I can see the basketball stadium out my window and it actually is only a five minute walk away.

On the ball: Mirboo North’s Belinda Snell has been a driving force in the Opal’s Olympic campaign. Photo courtesy of the Herald Sun.

“Everything else is really close, like the Olympic stadium and the aquatic centre.” A love of all sports has had Snell trying to get to a number of events in amongst competing and training. “Last week I ventured out to the swimming and got to see the Aussies get silver,” she said. “It was good to take my mind off my games and get out supporting the other Aussie athletes.” Amongst the Australian supports cheering for the Opals in the stands are Belinda’s two brothers Matthew and Luke and her sister-inlaw Yvonne. “It’s great to be able to take a few minutes away from the group and be able to see family and stuff like that,” she said. “It’s wonderful to be able to have them come over and show me support. “All the support from back in Mirboo North as well has been phenomenal.”

Kaila ready to run LEONGATHA’S Kaila McKnight took to the track at Olympic Stadium and took part in her Olympic 1500m heat last night. If successful Kaila moves on to the semi finals on Wednesday at 4.45am AEST. Kaila has been enjoying her time training at the Olympics so far and was raring to compete. A highlight for her so far has been marching in the opening ceremony.

Leongatha’s own: Kaila McKnight took part in the Olympic Opening Ceremony, much to her delight. She is pictured with athlete liaison officer Layne Beachley.

Cameron makes final CAMERON McKenzie-McHarg’s Australian men’s eight rowing team put in a valiant effort in their Olympic race last week but finished in sixth position. Germany took out the gold medal while Canada snagged silver and Great Britain took bronze. The Australian team were within less than half a second off the bronze medal-winning Brits and looked an outside chance throughout the race.

The Olympic rower grew up in Leongatha.

Olympic rower: Cameron McKenzie-McHarg.