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Below, Jump for joy: Elizabeth, Neve, Isabelle and Victoria got in the spirit of the Commonwealth Games at St Laurence’s Primary School green and gold day.
Golden glory: Eleanor Patterson with the Commonwealth Games gold medal following the medal presentation in Glasgow.
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School’s shine for Salvos Outstanding: from left, captain of the Leongatha branch of the Salvation Army Martyn Scrimshaw, Leongatha Secondary College principal Mr Wayne Chester and the Salvation Army Schools’ development manager Ms Jayne Campbell. Mr Chester is accepting the Salvation Army’s major fundraising award. Of the 64 schools that participated in the Red Shield Appeal Schools’ Challenge and raised $104,000, students at Leongatha raised almost $10,000. Proceeds from the Red Shield appeal fund the Salvation Army’s social welfare programs.
New school Highway millions sections of the South Gippsland Highprospect rises FOUR way will be fixed as part of a $3.64 million Premier Dr Denis Napthine said a total of 3.1 kilometres of the South Gippsland Highway would be strengthened and restored between Caldermeade Road, near Lang Lang and Sybella Avenue, Koo Wee Rup. “While patching has been carried out in the past to keep the road operative, this funding will enable these sections of road to be strengthened, providing a longer-term solution for motorists in this area,” he said. “The South Gippsland Highway is a key section of dual carriageway that provides important linkages through to Phillip Island and Gippsland.” Brian Paynter, Liberal candidate for Bass, welcomed the investment. “The South Gippsland Highway is a vital artery for the Bass community, so strengthening this road for the future is fantastic news,” he said. Road works are planned to start in November 2014 and be completed in the drier summer months.
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The State Government announced works to modernise ageing wards on Friday. But Bass MLA Ken Smith is still waiting for the hospital to be granted sub-regional status, which could open the door for more funding. He is hoping the State Government announces that news before the November 29 state election. “If we had sub-regional status, we will have more specialists here,” Mr Smith said. Health Minister David Davis was also in town to open the hospital’s new community rehabilitation centre and dental clinic. “Bass Coast Regional Health was among 31 health services to share
in $17.5 million worth of grants from the third round of the Rural Capital Support Fund,” Mr Davis said. “Bass Coast Regional Health will receive $499,000 to redevelop facilities in the acute and surgical wards at Wonthaggi Hospital.” Mr Smith said the modern refurbishment would improve safety and comfort for patients, enabling staff to continue delivering the highest quality care.
“With an ageing population, demand for subacute and rehabilitation services is rapidly increasing in Gippsland,” he said. Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter said the government was proud to have supported, in partnership with the Commonwealth, the redevelopment of the Bass Coast Public Dental Clinic, taking a massive step in cutting local public dental waiting lists.
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That is the hope of Bass MLA Ken Smith, who will retire from politics at the November 29 poll. Mr Smith and Victorian Education Minister Martin Dixon inspected the McBride campus last week, with Mr Smith pointing out the school had outgrown the landlocked site in McBride Avenue. “It is important to understand there has not been a lot of money spent there and there is hardly any playground for the kids,” he said. “It’s important for him to come down and look at the plans. The (student) numbers are only increasing.” Mr Smith also showed Mr Dixon the site of the Bass Coast Education and Learning Precinct at which it is hoped the new senior campus would be built. The precinct – in McKenzie Street – already hosts the Bass Coast Specialist School and could also be home to other educational institutions. “The minister is certainly very much interested and it just a matter of getting the preparations in place,” Mr Smith said.
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Cameras turn to winery By Tayla Kershaw LUCINDA Estate Winery received the star treatment last
week. Following the filming of Ben and Bridget Soumalis’ Kongwak home several weeks ago, the Foxtel television program Selling
House Australia returned to South Gippsland – this time to film the beautiful scenery and attractions. Lucinda Estate Winery in Leongatha was selected as one of the prime locations to film the area and will be screened Australia wide to compliment the Kongwak home.
The film crew arrived to meet Lucinda Estate Winery’s Lucinda Gromotka last Tuesday. Ms Gromotka also owns Leongatha Foodstore. “They came into Leongatha Foodstore and had a bite to eat before heading down,” Ms Gromotka said.
“They took some scenery shots. It will be a bit of an introduction to Gippsland before they show the house in Kongwak.” Ms Gromotka said the introduction will showcase what Gippsland has on offer including space for animals, plenty of fa-
cilities for children and of course, wine. Selling Homes Australia called Ms Gromotka to pitch filming the winery and she was excited to accept to offer. “It’s nice to have a bit of recognition for the town,” she said. “I have Foxtel myself
so I watch the show regularly.” The airing of the South Gippsland segment is particularly interesting as judge of Channel 9’s top renovating show The Block Shaynna Blaze will be the interior designer for the Kongwak home.
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South Gippsland cops a blast LAST Thursday’s blustery weather not only upended daily life in South Gippsland, but also many trees. Fallen trees blocked school buses travelling to Leongatha from Mount Eccles-Hallston, Arawata and Mardan. South Gippsland also experienced property damage and power outages during winds, which topped 130 km/h.
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THE Leongatha SES was stunned to see drivers continue to speed during the stormy conditions last week. The emergency service had 85 calls come through their system. Leongatha SES duty officer said around 85 per cent of these calls were fallen trees. “Luckily there were no major incidents,” he said. “However, there were a number of near misses and close calls because drivers still won’t slow down.” Four people were booked for driving at speeds up to 120 km/h.
“This is way too fast,” Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s Jason Hullick said. “The basic rule is people should be able to stop within the distance they can see. Speeding causes reaction times to be shorter. Apart from these few people, though, most people were doing the right thing.” South Gippsland Shire Council’s customer service team fielded more than 400 calls on Wednesday, leading to road crews attending 113 incidents of tree damage. Four roads – Turtons Creek Road, Central Road, Forresters Road and Nicholls Road were blocked on Thursday because the fallen trees were too big to clear in the conditions.
Multiple highways were also blocked over the two day storm period including
the Strzelecki Highway. They were reopened by Friday afternoon.
Destruction: cladding was ripped from the Leongatha fire station during the storm last week.
Fire station coming apart LEONGATHA firefighters are champing at the bit to get into their new station after last week’s heavy winds blew timber and cladding off the back of the building. Tree damage: the storm took its toll on Thursday and Friday as Carolyn Fields found in Korumburra.
Tree down: the largest tree to fall in the Yanakie Caravan Park narrowly missed causing any property damage.
“Cladding was ripped
away at the back of the pumper bay near the meeting room,” Leongatha firefighter Andy Kay said. “I’m not sure where the timber ended up; we still haven’t found it.” On top of the new damage caused by the gales, there is a crack in the pipe underneath the concrete in-
side the station. As a result, the firefighters have to use hydrants to refill their trucks. The light fitting in the ceiling is also loose. The Leongatha CFA is three and a half years overdue for a new station and they hope to be moved out by October.
Garden ruined: Foster Primary School suffered some tree damage during the storm last week.
School buses cancelled Caravan park closed for safety TEACHERS sup-
YANAKIE Caravan Park will hopefully welcome visitors back into the park tomorrow (August 6) following storm damage last week. The park was closed after high winds caused a significant amount of trees and debris to fall around the park, risking the safety of patrons. “It was safer to have no one in the park,” caretaker Craig Hamilton said. “The weather has stabilised and there’s been no further damage but
we decided to stay closed until midweek after the cleaning crews have cleared the area.” One annual tenant was moved to a cabin outside the danger area. The other tenants were happy to vacate while the cleaning crews removed the debris. A couple of big trees fell during the storm along with a dozen little ones. Tree branches and other debris were scattered evenly around the park. A tinny and a caravan roof suffered minor damage from the fallen
trees but no major damage was caused to property. Internal staff worked to clear the grounds over the weekend after the debris had dried and cleaning crews will remove the bigger trees during the week. Staff endeavoured to contact tenants to avoid them arriving unannounced and finding the boom gate down. “Some people have come down but commended us on our decision to keep the park closed for the safety of our visitors,” Mr Hamilton said.
ported the decision to cancel school buses during the storm last week. Most schools stayed open but gave parents the option to keep their children at home. Mary MacKillop College was closed on Friday. Some families had mixed feelings about the cancellation but many felt it necessary for safety reasons. “I think it was the right
decision,” principal of St Laurence O’Toole’s Catholic School Chris Dortmans said. “We couldn’t predict how the day would end.” Around 30 children attended school at St Laurence’s on Friday but all made the best of the situation by playing games and doing activities which included all ages. Foster Primary School also had bus cancellations but experienced virtually no interruptions. “We do have a lot of bus travellers but 60 to 70 per
cent of them still came to school on Friday,” principal Lorraine Gurnett said. “It was a lot more than we had anticipated.” Ms Gurnett said she absolutely supported the decision to cancel the buses to ensure safety. “Most parents understand we don’t do these things lightly,” she said. “Allowing the buses to run would certainly have been a safety risk.” Some buses were returned to the roads to pick up children on Friday afternoon.
Caravanners told to comply Power out By Sarah Vella
THE annual lessees of the Long Jetty Caravan Park are reportedly very distressed and upset with the South Gippsland Shire Council. One lease holder who wishes to remain anonymous said they have been given a new set of regulations that will see over 100 van users having to leave the park. “The regulations are impossible for everyone to comply with and the council knows that,” they said. “We feel that the council is knowingly bringing pressure to bear as they have an ulterior motive to clear out long term users. “We personally stand to lose $20,000 on our investment not to mention losing our holiday house of 20 years.” South Gippsland Shire Council property manager Chris Van Der Ark said the regulations for annual caravan park users haven’t changed; they just haven’t been enforced until now. Lessees are being asked to upgrade their sites in accordance with the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010.
“They (the lessees) are not used to the level of formality that the council is now required to use to bring these parks up to compliance,” she said. “The parks haven’t been monitored by previous management over the years, and we plan to fix things up. “They are nervous about the loss of their site. We do empathise that they have invested in their in their site but at the end of the day it is their risk.” Ms Van Der Ark said the council is giving the lessees an opportunity to address the issues identified and comply with the regulations. “We are helping them as much as possible. The permit that we have issued provides them a 12 to 18 month time frame to deal with what they need to deal with,” she said. “We will be on site late September early October, to help them do what they need to do. But really, the onus is on them to do what they need to do to make sure their site complies. “We have included a schedule to the permit. For certain works, we have said 12 months, and for the more onerous tasks, 18. “Essentially what we are asking is that they attend to those works.” Ms Van Der Ark said if at the end of 12 months the council can see lessees are making an effort to comply, it will roll over the per-
mit. “At the end of the day if a few people leave it wouldn’t be such a bad thing,” she said. “The other side to all of this is that we are currently unable to properly market the park, and we can’t while we have this situation in place,” she said. “People are angry and confused and they are going to try and cling to whatever they can to stop this happening. “These laws have been in place since they moved in, they just didn’t know about them.” Ms Van Der Ark said there is a lot of confusion as to whether or not caravans need to be registered. “The act refers to caravans having to be registrable, which means that they have to be capable of being moved,” she said. “They have to be moveable, they never been allowed to be permanent.” A public meeting is being held tonight (Tuesday) at the Ferry terminal building in Port Welshpool at 7pm. Council representatives will be chairing the meeting, which is aimed at informing local residents about a number of things. These include an update on the Long Jetty project, an update on the marina project and to discuss the caravan park issues.
THE strong wind and rain cut the electricity from 1000 Leongatha residents last week.
This was the result of many trees falling down onto powerlines. “Crews dispatched and battled in harsh conditions, including flash flooding and trees blocking access, to restore customers as soon as possible,” SP Ausnet external relations manager Jonathon Geddes said. “We apologise to customers for the inconvenience as we worked around the clock to reconnect 34,000 properties without power.” Telstra was out in Poowong for nine hours on Thursday as phone reception was blacked out by the storm. Mirboo North was completely out of power until it was restored on Thursday evening at 8.30pm.
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Switched off Volunteers face massive bills By Brad Lester COMMUNITY groups face bills of thousands of dollars due to the Federal Government selling radio frequencies used by wireless microphones and audio transmitters. As a result, schools, community groups, small businesses, bands and theatre groups will have to dispose of their microphones and buy new ones. That includes the Lions Club of Inverloch, that refurbished the transmitter and hand held microphones at the Inverloch Community Hub only two years ago. The club’s Neil Everitt was not impressed.
“Effectively it means every handheld microphone anywhere in Australia will be illegal from January 1, 2015 and if still used will incur some sort of interference or distortion,” he said. “How will these organisations fund the replacements, which cost at least $1000 per microphone?” Foster theatre group FAMDA faces a bill of about $6000 to replace its microphones, despite not intending to update the mircrophones for some time. FAMDA’s Jennifer Paragreen said, “There is no way we can work around it because the equipment will be officially illegal. “The poor mugs who bought all this equipment will have equipment that is just useless to them.” The changes could also affect Leongatha’s Lyric Theatre and other drama societies.
Some groups have flagged their intention to apply for council community grants to cover the cost. But Antoinette Mitchell, Bass Coast Shire Council’s acting community and economic development director, said council does not expect to be financially disadvantaged. “If community groups apply for funding for new microphones through council’s community grants program, it won’t cost council any extra above what it commits to the grants program,” she said. South Gippsland Shire Council is yet to receive enquiries from community groups seeking funding to replace microphones. A spokesperson for the federal Department of Communications said most wireless audio devices
– such as wireless microphones – now operate for free in the vacant spectrum between broadcast channels. “This spectrum has recently been sold to telecommunications companies to provide improved mobile services,” the spokesperson said. “Wireless audio device users do not pay for a licence, as telecommunications companies, TV broadcasters and a variety of other users do, and therefore do not own ‘rights’ to the spectrum they operate in.” The department spokesperson said rapidly increasing consumer demand for mobile broadband requires more spectrum to be made available to meet these needs. “This includes wireless audio devices operating in the 694 to 820 MHz range which should relocate
to alternate frequencies by January 1, 2015,” the spokesperson said. Despite the changes imposed upon them, community groups will not be entitled to financial compensation. “Given the licensing arrangements under which wireless audio devices operate, and the information made available to assist users in managing the transition, there are no arrangements for financial assistance to those affected by the changes,” the spokesperson said. If device users fail to relocate to alternate frequencies from January 1, 2015, their devices may suffer interference or cause interference to mobile networks. “Spectrum for wireless audio devices is available in the 520 to 694 MHz and 1790 to 1800 MHz frequency ranges, however,
availability varies from region to region,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson urged device users to check wireless audio devices before buying to ensure they are suitable. People can check what ranges are available in their area by using online frequency finders such as those developed by industry: http://frequencyfinder.com.au/ (Sennheiser) or http://www. readyfordigital.com.au/index.php/ find-my-frequency (Jands and Shure). • The Australian Communications and Media Authority is able to provide further advice to wireless audio device users. Phone 02 6219 5555 or email freqplan@acma.gov.au. The ACMA’s wireless microphones hub is: www. wirelessmicrophones.gov.au
Seniors honour Ian LEONGATHA Senior Citizens secretary Ian Rasmussen was presented with a life membership at the club’s annual meeting recently. He has been a member for 12 years, including 10 as treasurer and two as secretary. President Geoff Harrison reported another successful year, before some 70 members at the Dakers Centre. He commented on the great entertainment every week organised by Margaret Wood and Mavis Harrison, and thanked the ‘Two Rays’, Oram and Debenham, for another successful year of fundraising on their weekly stall; a great contribution to help pay for our entertainment. Dawn Rasmussen was thanked for organising the kitchen duties along with loyal helpers Vera, Wilma, Mavis and Val. Treasurer Kay Cook completed another year of hard work and all committee members contributed for a pleasing outcome. Vice president Topsy Winkler has been a great
back up for Geoff in his job. Jeanette Chalmers was thanked for producing the monthly newsletter that keeps members informed. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks conducted the election of the committee for 2014-2015. Topsy Winkler was elected president, Geoff Harrison vice president, Ian Rasmussen secretary and Kay Cook treasurer. They were joined by
nine committee members, including two newcomers, Jeanette Chalmers and Mary Jepson. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks also addressed members on possible changes to the way senior citizens clubs operate, which could affect funding and use of premises. He provided a copy of the review for the seniors committee to appraise. As usual a great afternoon tea was enjoyed by all after the meeting.
Going for Bass: Liberal candidate for Bass Brian Paynter (third from left) with his family, from left, daughters Libby, Abbey, father Ray, wife Liz and daughter Chloe, with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine at his campaign launch.
Premier launches Bass campaign Much appreciated: outgoing Leongatha Senior Citizens president Geoff Harrison (left) presents a life membership to Ian Rasmussen.
Leading way: the new committee of the Leongatha Senior Citizens. Back, from left: Phillip Carter, Geoff Harrison, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Wilma Coates. Middle: Jeanette Chalmers, Val Pistrucci, Mavis Harrison, Kay Cook and Ian Rasmussen. Front: Vera Derrick, Dawn Rasmussen, president Topsy Winkler and Mary Jepson.
LIBERAL candidate for Bass Brian Paynter launched his campaign with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine by his side last Wednesday. About 80 people attended the launch at the Koo Wee Rup Community Centre. Mr Napthine spoke of Mr Paynter’s strong business and community background, and praised outgoing Bass MP Ken Smith for his outstanding work and commitment as a local member over a long period of time. Mr Paynter was just as delighted to have the Premier by his side. “Denis is a strong and committed leader. Everyone I speak to says one thing about Denis: he is a good bloke and in Australia that’s about as high a compliment you can get,” he said.
Mr Paynter also thanked Mr Smith for his dedication to the party and the people of Bass, and to Mr Paynter personally during the campaign. “Together with Denis we are ‘building a better Victoria’ and I will be making it my aim to ‘build a better Bass.’ I would like to add a further word to that slogan: ‘build an even better Bass’,” Mr Paynter said. Mr Smith said Mr Paynter was a strong family, community and business man, and passionate about serving Bass. “He’s involved in a large number of organisations in the Pakenham area and he’s already been working hard in this area to meet as many people as he can,” Mr Smith said. Mr Napthine spent the day with Mr Paynter,
touring the site of a new racecourse at Tynong, announcing improvements to the South Gippsland Highway at Koo Wee Rup, and opening a
new specialist school at Officer. Mr Smith is looking forward to spending more time with his family after 26 years in politics.
Double chance SOUTH Gippsland has two nominations in the 2014 Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Swell Mamas from Inverloch has been nominated for the Medibank Healthy Participation Award. Venus Bay Eco Retreat from Venus Bay has been nominated for the Parks Victoria Environmental Sustainability Award. The awards encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable
contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout regional and rural Victoria. Judging will be held on Wednesday, September 10. Finalists will be presented and winners announced at an Awards Gala Presentation Dinner at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on Friday, October 24. Great prizes are up for grabs including $2,000 from Bank of Melbourne or air time packages on PRIME7 for category winners.
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Milpara Community House WHAT is your knowledge of Korumburra’s history? Local historian Doug Boston from the Korumburra Historical Society will be presenting an information session on the history of Korumburra. Come along and learn some of our own local history, especially if you are a newcomer to the district Small Business Victoria is offering information sessions to foster the success of local businesses. Milpara Community House is pleased to partner with them and to offer two upcoming sessions. The first, Marketing Basics will be held Monday, August 11, 7pm – 9pm. Come and join us and learn practical tips and ideas about marketing tools for your business growth and development. The second of these sessions is a Business Networking Seminar and is designed to equip business owners or organisations with the basic skills to effectively raise their profile and to build commercial relationships. This session is being held on Monday, September 15. Are you a budding photographer and would like to learn more about this craft? We are offering a six week course in digital photography, starting soon, and it is focused on getting the most out of your SLR camera. We need to finalise numbers during the coming week, so take this opportunity to get your enrolment in. Call us at the house, or call in during office hours. We’re also in planning for a working bee for the children’s garden located at the rear of the house. These plans include a berry garden, an espaliered fruit orchard, paving pathways, vertical wall gardens and so much more. If you would like to be a part of this project we would love to hear from you. More information about this working bee please visit our webpage at www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au Maintaining Harmony: Keeping good working relationships is a session being run at Milpara on September 4 and at this session information will be presented on how to effectively work with others in either paid or voluntary roles. This session would be suitable for anyone who holds a position in a club or an organisation. And to finish, a quote from St Francis of Assisi: “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible”. Have a great week.
PUBLIC SESSIONS PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 20 Aug 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 19/08) Wed, 27 Aug 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 27 August – 2.00pm
POLICE BRIEFS Canteen crooks THE canteen at the Leongatha Secondary College was broken into in the early hours of Sunday morning. Damage caused to windows runs into several hundred dollars. Police are investigating the incident and appeal to anyone who may have seen youths in the area around 4am on Sunday morning.
Wire stolen MORE copper wiring was stolen from a construction site in Leongatha South on July 27. Members of the public are urged to immediately contact 000 if they see any suspicious activity. Police are particularly interested in any vehicles seen with rolls of electrical wiring late at night.
Intoxicated arrest AN intoxicated Leongatha man was arrested after he refused to leave McCartin’s Hotel in the middle of the afternoon last week. The 33 year old engaged in a wrestle with police inside the hotel and then out on the footpath prior to being placed in the divisional van and conveyed to the Wonthaggi Police cells. He will face Korumburra Magistrates Court at
a later date.
School zone crackdown LEONGATHA Police are still detecting speeding motorists in the school zones, particularly in Oglivy Street during the morning time zone. The street has two school crossings and the difficult intersection with Horn and McDonald Streets. Police will continue to enforce these speed limits stringently as this is the street that carries the majority of primary school age children.
Drivers caught
A LEONGATHA woman was detected driving on a suspended licence after she failed to stop at a stop sign. Leongatha Police intercepted the 21 year old and she will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date. They also intercepted a 23 year old Leongatha female probationary driver driving in excess of the prescribed concentration of alcohol. Due to the relatively low reading, her licence was not suspended but she received a penalty notice for $369 and 10 demerit points.
Dedicating time: Lions Club of Inverloch and District member Geoff Cole (left) and president Klaus Edel and fellow members juggle many projects, all for the community’s benefit.
Lions back Inverloch
By Brad Lester
THE students at Bass Coast Specialist School and the stallholders at the Inverloch Community Farmers Market are smiling. So are the announcers at Radio 3MFM. The smiles are all due to the efforts of the dedicated volunteers of the Lions Club of Inverloch and District. Lions are installing new carpet tiles in 3MFM’s studios and already there have been plenty of “Ooh, aahs” in response. The specialist school was another group to benefit from Lions’ time and practicality. Members built raised garden beds, a chicken run and house with egg laying boxes, hot house and 50 garden boxes – one for each student. Lions took over the Inverloch market in April this year, and now aim to increase the number of stallholders and lift their returns. The club aims to have more than 50 stalls by summer, club president Klaus Edel said. “Come summer we are planning at least one twilight market with music, entertainment, face painting and raffles.” The market is held in The Glade, the
New look for Bair Street L E O N G AT H A’ S Bair Street would be remodelled to include a more “relaxed, shopper friendly feel” under a proposal by South Gippsland Shire Council. One of Leongatha’s two commercial strips, Bair Street now has a plethora of empty shops. The heavy vehicle alternate route that will take trucks out of Bair Street will allow council to remodel the street.
Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said council is now investigating whether single lane street and angle parking would be possible under parking and road standards. “Retail may be able to take advantage of the extra car parking, loading zones and wider footpaths that could become part of the design,” he said. “More vegetation to create a pedestrian friendly retail environment may be possible on widened footpaths or within me-
dians.” Council may permit more footpath trading if wider footpaths can be constructed. “This could add to the café culture already part of the street,” Mr Stampton said. A small roundabout maybe built at the Church Street intersection. Council planners should take ideas from other towns, but construction is unlikely to start until after the alternate route is finish and would take at least 12 months to complete.
same venue where Lions built an undercover $40,000 barbecue shelter with Bass Coast Shire Council. The club contributed $20,000. Last year, members built a chicken run and house, raised garden beds, egg laying boxes, compost bins, a worm farm and hot house at a housing ministry complex in Inverloch. Many Lions projects have been undertaken with the backing of the Rotary clubs of Inverloch and Wonthaggi, and now Lions and Rotary are joining forces to install two shade sails at Inverloch Primary School. The Lions will help the Inverloch RSL sub-branch stage a centenary of Anzac celebration in Inverloch next year by catering for an all day BBQ, expected to be attended by 240 guests. Inverloch Lions help with car parking at events at the Phillip Island Grand Prix track, and also fundraise for the You Are My Sunshine Foundation that funds research for the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. That cause is now a district Lions project, thanks to the instigation of the Inverloch Lions Club, and has collected $75,000. Inverloch Lion Geoff Cole is a member of the YAMS Foundation board.
Fishermen saved A BOAT capsized just beyond the entrance to Anderson’s Inlet, Inverloch, on Sunday. This is the third rescue the Inverloch SES has attended in the last month with one in Waratah and a smaller one within the inlet. The two men on board the fishing boat, a 61 year old from Melbourne and 40 year old from Tasmania, were thrown into the water. They were in the water for up to 45 minutes before two jet skiers performed rescue in the dangerous surf and towed them to shore on the Venus Bay side. SES arrived shortly after the police and ambulance. The SES brought both the stranded men and the jet skiers back to Inverloch to be treated by the ambulance members. No one sustained any injuries, though the rescued men were suffering from the cold. Police said they were happy with the SES’s turn out time, which led to the positive outcome. The boat is still out in the inlet. The SES are under orders by the Victoria Water Police not to go back out and retrieve the boat as it could risk their safety.
S86 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Mirboo North Hall, 14 August, 7.30pm, 30 Ridgway 5668 2520 PUBLIC EXHIBITION The Draft Social Community Infrastructure Blueprint 2014-2029 is on public exhibition until Fri 22 August. The Blueprint has been developed to assist Council and the community to plan for and manage social community infrastructure, optimising the use of facilities and reflecting future growth of the Shire. It can be viewed on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or at Council Reception. 'DROP-IN' INFORMATION SESSION RECONSTRUCTION OF VICTORY AVE, FOSTER .A “drop-in” session will be held on Wed 6 August at the Foster Community House to provide residents with information about the summer reconstruction of Victory Ave between McDonald St (the roundabout) and Winchester St. (immediately affected residents should have already received a mail out) Come along anytime between 5.00pm and 6.30pm to view large scale plans of the proposed works and ask officers about the forthcoming works. Enquiries: 5662 9200 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Hallston/Mirboo Nth/Leongatha Nth/Walkerville/Middle Tarwin/Meeniyan Resheets: Mirboo Yarragon Rd, Allambee Bridge Decking Replacement: Brown & Johnsons Rd, Tarwin Lower Maintenance Grading: Nyora/Mirboo Nth 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
DOMINIK Zeljko Cridge was born on July 25 at Leongatha Hospital to Chantelle Cridge and Nathan Sparks of Leongatha. He is a brother for Cody, 6.
HARPER Lily Peters was born at Gladstone Mater Hospital, Queensland, on July 17. She is a daughter for Michelle and Wayne Peters of Calliope, Central Queensland.
VICTORIA Joan McDonald was born on July 28 at Leongatha Hospital to Ben and Julianne of Mirboo North. She is a sister for William, 7, James, 5, and Libby, 3.
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Options open for dairy farmers By Sarah Vella NEW South Wales dairy company, Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative, is expanding into Gippsland and is looking for milk suppliers. Greg Griffith CEO said the company was originally founded in New South Wales in 1904, when it was called Australian Cooperative Foods. “In 2004, Australian Co-operative Foods was
renamed Dairy Farmers Limited and Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (DFMC) was created,” he said. “In 2008, National Foods acquired Dairy Farmers for 1 billion dollars. In 2010, National Foods became Lion Nathan National Foods and by 2011 the company is known as Lion.” Mr Griffith said DFMC represents farmers and their interests and has a milk supply agreement with Lion. “Gippsland is new terri-
tory for us; we haven’t really ventured into that area before. Lion has indicated it would like to secure milk from that area,” he said. “We have come out with a very strong, competitive milk price to try and attract farmers across to us. “Our opening milk price will provide suppliers with an average price of $6.35 per kilogram of milk solids with a guarantee to be ahead of the Murray Goulburn flat milk incentive.” Mr Griffith said one of the reasons Lion is interested in milk from the
Gippsland area is the close proximity to its Melbourne factory. “Gippsland milk is close to the Lion factory, and is in an area they haven’t gone for in the past,” he said. “The company also sees it as an area that hasn’t had a lot of pressure for the acquisition of milk. DFMC is coming into the market with a strong price and offering to pay a flat rate; which will shake it up and be good for the area.” Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative has suppliers from Far North Queen-
sland all the way down the east coast of Australia, and into South Australia. “We represent probably about 200 million litres of milk in Victoria which is around 60 plus farms,” Mr Griffith said. “I think we are going to bring in for the first time some competition that has flat pricing. “It won’t be appealing to everybody, but I think we have a few runs on the board. We are a cooperative, domestic player and we have premium brands. “We are excited about
coming on and giving farmers a new option.” Mr Griffith said the reason the company can offer a flat price is because Lion is a domestic player, where as other companies are commodity players. “Because we are domestic, the company knows what it is getting, and therefore can offer a flat price, which is essentially paid in advance,” he said. “What we try to do is determine what the end of year price would be. For example, we don’t believe Murray Goulburn will get
to $6.35kg/MS; we think it is above where MG will finish. “And if the market does go crazy, we will remain ahead. We know our competition’s opening prices, and what they are estimating their finishing prices to be. “We are guaranteeing to pay $6.35kg/MS from July 1.” Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative is farmer owned; members have capital in the business and it has farmer directors.
Leongatha Lions roar THE Leongatha Lions Club disbursed more than $17,000 throughout the community last year. Schools, the Youth Access Clinic, Scouts, churches and sporting clubs were among the beneficiaries, as well as Leongatha Senior Citizens Club through the wonderful day out at the Music for the People concert at Mossvale Park. The club is proud to support the South Gippsland Specialist School and this year has plans to help Gippsland Southern Health Service and the new Leongatha
hospital. The club also completed the extension of the rotunda in McIndoe Park, a joint project between the club and South Gippsland Shire Council. Lions expect the rotunda to be well used by people this summer, as it is twice the size and the new fencing around the park is ideal for containing youngsters. These achievements were reflected upon at the Lions club’s annual changeover night at the Leongatha RSL recently, at which the new board of directors was elected.
Committed to Gippsland: from left, chairman of the Committee for Gippsland Harry Rijs, councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, Jacinta Allan MP, CEO of the Committee for Gippsland Mary Aldred, candidate for the Upper House for the Eastern Victoria Region Harriet Shing and chairman of West Gippsland Health Brian Davey.
Dark clouds over budget SHADOW Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Shadow Minister for Regional Cities and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Ms Jacinta Allan was in Leongatha on Friday as a guest of the Committee for Gippsland. Leading lights: the new board of the Leongatha Lions Club. Front, from left, secretary Roger Marke, president Gerry Shellcott and treasurer Geoff Robb. Back, John Frank, Graeme Tuckett, Robert Bruce, Lynn Robertson, Glenda Marshman, Fred Morrison, David Thompson, Fred Bellingham, Frank McGarvey and immediate past president Allister Dowling.
Teens plant forest EIGHTEEN Year 9 students from Mirboo North Secondary College got their hands dirty last week. They joined with South Gippsland Shire Council to celebrate National Tree Day and council’s environmental projects officer Eric Neville couldn’t be happier. “The students’ work ethic was brilliant and they were a pleasure to work with,” he said. “They planted 1500 trees at the Koonwarra Gravel Pit Reserve in just three hours. “Fifteen species indigenous to the
area were planted and these will provide a further 8000 square metres of habitat for wildlife, so it’s a great outcome for the rehabilitation of this land and the biodiversity of the area. “The Koonwarra Gravel Pit Reserve is now a permanent natural reserve, so the long term protection of the trees is assured.” This project follows on from other planting projects and tree growing activities undertaken by the school, which contacted council in June seeking a site on public land to plant some trees as part of National Tree Day.
Job done: Mirboo North Secondary College students celebrate their tree planting achievement.
Speaking after lunch at Darcy’s Restaurant Ms Allan outlined State Labour’s policies for South Gippsland which she
Blokes, grab a book BLOKES – be they dads, uncles, grandads or big brothers – will be guests of honour at the 2014 Reading Hour, as libraries around the region host special free Blokes’ Reading Shed events to encourage families to get reading. “We piloted the Blokes’ Reading Shed at Drouin Library last year, and it was a great success,” said West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation CEO John Murrell. “Our reason for focusing on male carers is that statistics show boys are routinely performing lower than their female counterparts in terms of literacy skills. “We also know that having great male reading role models can help to reverse this trend, and it’s a great family activity too!” The ‘sheds’, set up in each library, will allow parents and carers to read to their children in a fun, whacky and encouraging environment. At the end of the reading session there will be a craft activity where kids can make a folding shed to take home as a reminder of the night. “Of course, mums are most welcome on the night too, but this is a chance for dads, grandads and other male carers, who might not usually come to Story Time or Baby Rhyme Time, to come and check out the library and show off their story telling skills, or get some tips and tricks from our library staff on how they can be a storytelling star,” Mr Murrell said. The Reading Hour will run at Warragul, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Foster, Wonthaggi and Phillip Island libraries between 6-7pm on Tuesday, August 19.
said has great potential. She commented that while much has been made of population growth in the Baw Baw Shire there has been strong population growth across all of Gippsland. Ms Allan told the gathering that a Labour team is absolutely committed to working for rural Victoria and investing in education, health and roads. Having grown up in Bendigo and being the first generation in her family to attend university, the Shadow Minister said she understands the value of education. “Investing in education is integral to securing a prosperous future and expanding opportunities for our young.” She said Labour would redress the imbalance of only four percent of the infrastructure budget being allocated to rural Victoria with 96 percent being spent in Melbourne and most of it on one hugely costly project, the East West Link. Ms Allan said a Labour government was committed to spending $1 billion over two terms on country roads. She described budgetary measures at the state and federal level as ‘dark clouds.’ Speaking of the need for regional areas such as South Gippsland to diversify its economic base, she pointed to the increasing importance of tourism as one example. “Labour,” Ms Allen said, “Believes Gippsland deserves more support and her party would concentrate on job creation and infrastructure investment.”
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Column 7 INVERLOCH-KONGWAK Primary School is taking part in Jump Rope for Heart on Friday, August 15. Children will skip to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Each class will skip for 15 minutes and students will be about in the community from here on, seeking sponsorship. MERLE Holt of Leongatha and her family would like to thank Colin Stockdale and the dear folk of Koonwarra for the care and relocation of the sign at the entry to Koonwarra. The sign was funded by the proceeds of a book by Mrs Holt’s late husband Fred. Mr Stockdale and crew will make a smaller sign to replace another sign stolen previously. THE Inverloch Red Cross shop will have a special window display during August to mark the 100th anniversary of Red Cross. General manager for Red Cross shops, Kate Dear says, “Our shop volunteers wanted to get involved in the centenary and feel just as excited about this historic milestone as everyone else in Red Cross. “We also thought it would also be a great opportunity to showcase the creative talents of our shop volunteers and we have not been disappointed.
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“The window displays are spectacular and should not be missed.” THE Australian Café of the Year awards are calling for all South Gippsland and Bass Coast residents to show their support for their favourite cafe, including current local entrants Cafe @ Churchill Island and Silverleaves Store and Café Phillip Island. To enter, cafes simply need to create a dish featuring ingredients from the Heinz and Don ranges. Options include pulled pork, bacon, chipolatas, chorizo, baked beans and the new Heinz condiments range. Entries close, Monday, August 18. To register, head to www.cafeoftheyear.com.au. THE volunteers of St Peter’s Opportunity Shop in Leongatha continue to give to the community, allocating $19,000 worth of donations at the June meeting. Some of the recipients this year shared a nautical theme, with the Mission for Seafarers, Venus Bay and Waratah Beach surf life saving clubs, and Port Welshpool Coast Guard receiving donations. Other groups to receive funds were St Peter’s Parish, Bishop of Gippsland Winter Appeal, Street Swags for the Homeless, Leongatha Scouts Tent Appeal, breast cancer, Leongatha Men’s Shed, Leongatha Primary School chaplaincy, Angel Flight and a special donation to the Leongatha Fire Brigade to com-
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memorate the new building. Earlier allocations had been made to the new Leongatha Hospital and Salvation Army complex. BASS Valley Primary School held a Jeans 4 Genes Day on Friday to raise money for children’s medical research. For a gold coin donation, students were able to wear their jeans to school.
Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 Guest appearance: Inverloch netballer Kahlia Truman was stunned to meet Andy Lee from the comedy duo Hamish and Andy at the Dalyston versus Inverloch Kongwak match on Saturday, July 26. Lee joined the Dalyston cheer squad to barrack for friend Brad Fisher against the Sea Eagles.
LOCAL author and Star journalist Tayla Kershaw will be launching her first novel Alliance: The Convergence at the Wonthaggi library on August 9 at 2pm. Alliance is the first book of an exciting new young adult fantasy series. Come along and perhaps pick up a copy of a signed book.
Fame for Chloe: Leongatha dancer Chloe Adkins was very excited to perform at the NIPA Make a Wish Ultimate Dance Cause at Federation Square on Sunday night. Daughter of Kate and Michael Adkins, Chloe performed a solo piece to Fame and a Contortion act with two of her fellow team members as well as troupe numbers. Chloe is pictured with 2014 So You Think You Can Dance top 20 finalist, Maddie Peat who also performed at the star studded performance on Sunday night in Melbourne.
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Neverland awaits: tickets to see Wonthaggi Secondary College’s production of Peter Pan are now on sale. The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre will host the all student cast on August 15 and 16. Tickets are selling for $15 for adults, $10 for concession and $35 for a family (two adults and two children) with an extra $5 per child. Call the Wonthaggi Secondary College general office on 5672 0900 to book seats to the energetic and exciting show. Pictured is star of the show Will Semple (centre) playing Peter Pan, with co-stars Meg Jinnette as Wendy, Jack Botterill as Smee and Raf Pyka as Captain Hook.
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A UNIQUE exhibition of prisoner art and poetry was officially opened at Coal Creek Historical Village on Saturday. The exhibition, put together by the Liberation Prison Project, features 65 original works from prisoners from Australia, Germany, USA and Zambia. Liberation Prison Project director Thubten Chokyi said the program is designed to help people who are in prison who would like to learn self control. “The Liberation Prison Project offers spiritual advice and teachings, as well as
books and materials, to people in prison interested in exploring, studying and practicing Buddhism,” she said. “Through the project, the prisoners also produce some amazing artwork.” The project helps around 3000 prisoners worldwide, including around 160 Australians. “We have had contact with every prison in Australia and run a active program in Victoria, with our chaplains visiting seven prisons on a regular basis,” Chokyi said. The exhibition will be on display at Coal Creek until Saturday, August 30.
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How old: from left, Josh, Hugh, Tanika and Naomi got to guess what they would look like as centurions while celebrating 100 days of school last Wednesday.
Century celebrated THE Prep students of Leongatha Primary School celebrated 100 days of school last Wednesday, with activities and games all relating to the number 100. The kids made 100th day hats with 100 stickers, worked out how many times they could clap in 100 seconds, made collages of themselves as 100 year olds and ate 100 snacks.
Have a look: exhibition coordinator Lada Dedic, Thibten Chokyi and Gyalten Drolkar were at the exhibition opening on Saturday.
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Logged on Online sales ease trade slump By Brad Lester LEONGATHA businesses are turning to online retailing to not only make a buck, but also remain open.
Way of future: Graeme O’Connor of Great Southern Outdoors, Leongatha, prepares to send another online order.
More and more retailers are opening online stores to extend their customer base and increase revenue during hard economic times. Great Southern Outdoors has sold more than 10,000 items in the past six years alone through internet shopping hub eBay. Store proprietor Graeme O’Connor said, “Without it, I would have had to close the
No funding pledge VICTORIAN Education Minister Martin Dixon did not promise further funding for Leongatha Secondary College when he visited the school last week. The college council was disappointed the school did not
receive second stage funding for the building development program. Now safety issues are arising due to the old buildings not being demolished as originally intended. Mr Dixon was joined by Eastern Victoria MLC Andrew Ronalds. Principal Wayne Chester, assistant principal Greg Ellt and college council president Brad
Wright led the politicians on a tour of the new school buildings and discussed the issues surrounding the old buildings that remain on site. The school hopes to soon have more information about the timeline for building demolition and the completion of the final stage of the redevelopment.
Market delights at Koony
The market features over 30 producers with an enticing assortment of produce presented by a network of South Gippsland’s farmers, growers and specialty food makers. Customers can fill their bags with vegetables, berries, fruit, free range eggs, cheese, olive oil and an assortment of fresh meat, including fish, venison and pork. Since its inception, the Koonwarra market has
rapidly developed a reputation for being a friendly community minded gath-
ering of locals and visitors to the region. The Koonwarra Farm-
ers Market is held on the first Saturday of the month, rail hail or shine.
Nice bunch: stall holder Jane Ziebell from Leongatha shows Gill Upton from Venus Bay the lovely array of native flowers on offer at the Koonwarra Farmer’s Market on Saturday.
an item. There are expenses that go with it as well,” Mr O’Connor said. Marriott’s Motorcycles and Power Equipment in Leongatha has been selling goods online for three years. The business has shipped goods – including motorcycles – around Australia and now has hundreds of spare parts available to customers, regardless of where they live. Marriott’s Jim Welsh said the website allows the business’ sales on bikes to reach further afield and customers can order spare parts. “Customers are able to go to the website and look up the items they require and order them, so there is a
customer expectation for it,” he said. While online sales are a small part of the overall business, that department is expanding, Mr Welsh said. “We are putting on more listings for all makes and models,” he said. Phone Rite does not have an online store but uses social media site Facebook to promote specials to customers and to reach new customers. The business sells accessories for mobile phones, smartphones and tablets, and repairs iPads and iPhones. Proprietor Anthony Walls said, “Facebook is becoming a really big network. For businesses, it is pretty good.
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THE popular monthly Koonwarra Farmers Market was held in the grounds of Memorial Park and Hall on Saturday, in cool but pleasant conditions.
business a long time ago. “More people in Leongatha are spending money online so we have to get more dollars from elsewhere to pay our bills. “People need to realise it’s pretty tough for retailers in Leongatha at the moment. There is more empty floorspace in Bair Street than there is full.” His eBay store lists more than 2500 items for sale, with clothing the biggest sellers, and travel pillows, snake bite kits and fox whistles also popular. Mr O’Connor has even sold liquid chalk – usually used by arborists and horse riders to increase grip – to people enjoying pole dancing for fitness. Surprisingly, people living in Leongatha, Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Foster have bought goods from the store online, despite the shop being in Leongatha. “There are different reasons why people shop online. For some people, it’s solely about price and for some people it’s purely convenience. They’re time poor. Some people just hate shopping,” Mr O’Connor said. He not only operates an eBay store but also a stand alone website that also services sister shop, Great Southern Saddlery, also in Leongatha. Goods have been sold to Tasmania and even remote mining communities like Newman in Western Australia. “Most of it is sold to country towns like Leongatha. You name a town and there’s a fair chance I’ve sent something there,” Mr O’Connor said. Online sales have generated more work, requiring overnight orders to be checked every morning and also product queries to be answered. “It’s not easy money. There’s a lot of work in processing an order. Cost wise, about 10 per cent of a sale goes to eBay and Pay Pay (money transfer service), so you are not just selling
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Shame, council
I WOULD imagine the current South Gippsland Shire Council administration must be in awe of the proud folk who administered our local shires prior to what was supposed to be the answer to all our problems: amalgamation. You just have to wonder how local administrations with such small rate bases managed to look after their shires so well: good roads, working roadside drains, neat and trimmed roadside reserves, tidy townships and excellent services. How far we have slipped in
a few short years! I am amazed to be constantly reading articles in local papers attributed to the shire mayor and various shire officers that refer to the ongoing surveys which clearly to tell us our roads are an absolute disgrace. Why on earth do we need a survey? Don’t the mayor, the shire officers and our state and federal MPs drive on these roads? Don’t we have shire and VicRoads patrol officers driving on these roads ? We keep hearing it is a funding
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Golden girls do Leongatha proud LEONGATHA is turning on the green and gold, decorating shop windows and planning a special celebration in honour of golden girl Eleanor Patterson who has scaled giddy heights winning a Commonwealth Gold medal in Glasgow on Saturday morning. In winning her gold medal Eleanor has leapt into the history books becoming the youngest gold medalist on the track since a 16 year old Cathy Freeman in Auckland in 1990 ran a leg of the winning 4 X 100m relay at the 1990 Auckland Games. A t just 18 years of age Eleanor is still studying for her Year 12 at Mary MacKillop College but for now her new found fame will still be sinking in as she has catapulted into the international spotlight, winning the high jump with a leap of 1.94m, just 2cm short of the Games record and her own personal best. Eleanor’s high jump gold is a huge personal triumph but it is more than that for Leongatha, Eleanor’s golden leap has given her home town a huge lift and the buzz around Leongatha and indeed the region is amazing. Young Eleanor seems to be taking it all in her stride, handling her media commitments like a professional and she deserves all the success coming her way. Commenting that she would have like to achieve her PB she definitely has more in the tank and will no doubt have the Rio Olympics in her sights and Leongatha will be supporting her every step of the way. For now she has a few hurdles to jump including her final year of school but hopefully she will be able to squeeze in a town celebration. It was great to see Eleanor’s family around her at the games as well as a huge throng supporting her at home. Eleanor also appreciated coach David Green’s attendance at the games and she couldn’t have done it without him! The South Gippsland Shire has been in touch with her dad Mark Patterson as it plans to host a civic reception on Eleanor’s return. Let’s hope the whole town can come together and share in Eleanor’s success. Leongatha is also very proud of former resident Lisa Alexander, who coached the Australian Diamonds to a gold medal win over arch rivals New Zealand and Kaila Mc Knight who placed an impressive 8th in the final of the 1500 metres.
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issue. How then do other states manage to get suitable funding? I have recently returned from a trip in Far North Queensland where I was constantly amazed at the excellent standard of the sealed roads in incredibly remote areas. How have their state representatives managed to obtain the relevant funding to maintain their roads when here in South Gippsland we just keep finding excuses? I had a chuckle reading a recent Mayor’s Message in my local paper that quoted the effects of three years of drought and two excessively wet years. Previous mayor Cr Warren Raabe was trotting the same story out over two years ago! The disgraceful and dangerous state of sealed surfaces on so many roads is of concern to everyone. It can only be a matter of time until the state of the road is responsible for a major traffic accident, but even worse is the abysmal state of roadside drains. It must be heartbreaking to the shire and VicRoads staff that constructed and maintained these drains to now see them in their worst condition since their original construction. Pull your car over and have a close look at them when you get the chance. You will see saplings and shrubs that have been happily growing in the majority of drains for several years now. Very few culverts actually work and any limbs or trees that come down on the side of the roads usually end up being left in the actual drain; an amazing level of neglect. Some two years ago I invited the shire CEO to take a trip with me to verify the shocking condition of roadside drains on shire roads. I just received the usual stock standard reply that all would be fixed in the near future. I honestly believe it is now an impossible task to restore these drains to the condition they need to be in to effectively drain the sealed surfaces they are there to protect.
It’s not only that the shire or the state can’t possibly afford to fund such a project; there’s nobody left out there to do the job. The only road maintenance we see now seems to be done by contractors, many of who have no connection to the district and you are left wondering if anyone paying the bills actually inspects these jobs on completion. When you see bitumen being sprayed onto surfaces that are not even swept or cleaned prior to repairs, you just have to wonder as to what the shire or VicRoads deems to be acceptable. Soon we will see the release of the shire’s annual report. I urge everyone to have a good look at the breakdown of expenditure. The rise in cost of the shire’s expenditure is staggering; from approximately $36 million for the 2008-09 year we saw an increase to $57 million in 2012-13. In 2008-09 we had a CEO, three directors and eight managers running the shire. By 2013 we had a CEO, four directors and 16 managers. I’m sure if you took the time somewhere in the 100 plus page annual report, you could work out what sort of a wage and salary bill that equates to. It was interesting to read in another recent edition of the Mayor’s Message the mayor suggested how lucky we were in resigning the current CEO for another five years.
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I for one can’t share his enthusiasm. Call me old fashioned, but I happen to believe that being part of a community is an important factor in ensuring the best outcomes for that community. I would love to see us with a CEO who actually lives within the shire he or she manages; something we haven’t seen here for several years now. It seems somewhere we lost our way in terms of providing what ratepayers really want: good infrastructure and services at a cost that is appropriate and fair to those ratepayers. We now seem to have developed an administration that is so lost in its own importance that even going to a council meeting is so bogged down with protocol you’re not even sure if you are able to contribute. Somehow we have seen the administration of our shire change from what was once a manageable and reasonably simple process to what now seems to be a bureaucratic nightmare. We are constantly told we need to look at the big picture, see everything as a shire issue, that local is no longer relevant when we talk about council policy. I suppose that means we are supposed to be supportive of the never ending increased cost to ratepayers to keep the shire afloat. I’m told now I even need to pay for a permit to have a fire on my property; surely a cruel joke?
Greenwaste
So where did it all go wrong? Will we ever get back to the days when people drove into South Gippsland and marvelled at its clean and prosperous image, when all those little Shires were justly proud of what they had achieved? We can only live in hope. Ian Bristow, Mirboo North.
Wasteful idea THANK you South Gippsland Shire Council for imposing a $76.73 annual charge for a fortnightly green waste removal. We mulch and recycle all our green ‘waste’ on our property. Comments such as 7200 properties are expected to benefit, it’s desirable on environmental grounds and the service will stop 1000 tonnes of green waste a year from entering landfill are laughable. Come up with something better or make this ‘service’ optional, councillors! Steve Finlay, Leongatha.
Thanks, stranger I WOULD like to express my thanks to the young lady who assisted me take my walker from the back of the car a week or so ago in Leongatha. She came from several cars up the street and, with a huge heart-warming smile, lifted the walker out. Thank you. You brightened my day. Joan Coghlan, Foster.
by David Clarke
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New citizens come to town FOUR Bass Coast residents were officially declared Australian citizens on Tuesday, July 22. The four new citizens, previously from India and the United Kingdom, are now residents of South Dudley and Cape Woolamai. Although the quantities of new citizens in the Bass Coast Shire are only slightly increasing, the countries of origin are becoming more diverse. The formal proceedings took place at the Citizenship Ceremony located at the Bass Coast Civic Centre and were conducted by Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Neil Rankine and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Buckley. The new citizens were congratulated by Cr Rankine for choosing Australia, and specifically Bass Coast, as their new home. The next Citizenship Ceremony will be held on September 23.
“I enjoy cooking. I like cutting, chopping and making cakes.” Matthew Sturk, South Gippsland Specialist School.
“I like everything about school but I like cooking the best.” Victoria Stephan, South Gippsland Specialist School.
“I like Duke of Ed. This term we have gone bowling and we do Meals on Wheels on Tuesdays.” Daniel Anderson, South Gippsland Specialist School.
“Helping out in the garden. I like to get my hands dirty.” Austin Ward, South Gippsland Specialist School.
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Dancers come to town By Tayla Kershaw PERFORMERS will flock to Leongatha for the fifth Great Southern Star Eisteddfod this week.
Impressive moves: Lisa Pellin’s Hip Hop dancers were a hit at the dance school’s recent midyear showcase. See more talent at The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod this week.
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This year the eisteddfod is bigger than ever and will start half a day early this Thursday, August 7. “It has become so popular we needed more time to accommodate all the dances,” the eisteddfod’s Tanya Bolam said. “It is growing rapidly and this year we have more out of town performers than ever before.” Performers are travelling to Leongatha from as far as Melbourne and East Gippsland to participate. Around 700 performers will take to the stage at Mesley Hall during the three and a half day showcase. Simon Hoy from the Melbourne Ballet Company will be the adjudicator this year. Ms Bolam said this was a fantastic opportunity as he will bring great expertise to all genres. There are no new sections but there
will be plenty of jazz, tap, ballet, neo, character and song and dance. The championships will be for the tap and classical categories. Ms Bolam said the work couldn’t be done without the incredible help of their many different sponsors. “It’s a really great community event,” she said. “We encourage everyone to shop locally while they are here to support the town.” She particularly wants to thank Leongatha Primary School principal Rob Higgins, and Greg Ellt and the teachers at the Leongatha Secondary College for accommodating the event at Mesley Hall during the extra half day on Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the high quality show.
30% OFF WINTER STOCK Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett COUNCIL officers recently attended a property where 43 cattle were found dead from what is allegedly a case of neglect by an absentee landowner. The matter has been referred to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) for further investigation and action. It’s a salutary reminder that our landowners are a diverse crowd, with professional farmers who have grown up on the land, intuitively connected and with an arsenal of skills learned from parents, community and for some, academic institutions. There are also those who are new to the land and take the responsibility seriously, seeking out information and mentors that can advise them how to manage weeds, erosion, fencing, crops and stock. We also see instances where a land owner (absent or otherwise) doesn’t make adequate provision for the appropriate management of their property. Fortunately these situations are for the most, uncommon, thanks to the friendly nature of our communities which are generous with their time and expertise. Adapting to the country after a life in the city can be both delightful and challenging, with the glow from the dream property dulling a little as stock relentlessly find gaps in fences and escape with adventurous intent. If you are new to the country, befriend your neighbours, talk to agencies such as DEPI that can help you manage your land and best of all become engaged in your community.
They help each other out, so that instances like this unfortunate one can be avoided. If you see asituation of serious neglect, danger or cruelty, report it to the relevant authority before it gets out of control. The issue of our regional aquatic facilities has been a difficult one for council as we faced the future withaged equipment demanding increased maintenance costs and insufficient patronage. At its July meeting, council was pleased to appoint the YMCA as the managers of SPLASH and the pools at Mirboo North, Foster, Poowong and Korumburra for the coming three years. Recreation, along with its promotion, is their core business and they have worked with us in a number of capacities over the past 14 years, more recently being appointed as child care providers in Mirboo North. We look forward to seeing the Y’s positive impact on these facilities that are close to the hearts of our communities. Next time you are strolling our streets, look upward and you may well spot one of the 1300 new energy efficient lights that have been installed around the shire. Not only will they save council over $50,000 each year and reduce greenhouse emissions by 400 tonnes, the lighting quality is much improved with light directed toward the ground. If the fireplace is too tempting right now, then check them out when spring arrives and an evening stroll is more inviting! Cr Jim Fawcett, Mayor.
Thanks a million: from left, Country Fire Authority operation officer David Chugg, Inverloch Fire Brigade lieutenant Rob Higgins, lieutenant James Clarke, firefighter Hayden Tipping, lieutenant Mick Hughes, secretary Kim Williamson, captain Alan Williamson, firefighter Don Tipping and Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria district nine chairman Bill Rodda.
Inverloch CFA praises duo TWO long serving members of Inverloch Fire Brigade were presented with life memberships at the brigade’s annual dinner recently. The members honoured were secretary Kim Williamson and firefighter Don Tipping, Both have given more than 30 years outstanding service to Inverloch. The awards were presented by Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria district nine chairman Bill Rodda at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch. During the evening, a number service awards were presented by Country Fire Association operation officer David Chugg from District 9 to Rob Higgins and Kim Williamson (30 years badge), Bill Atkins (20 years badge) and Natasha Worner (15 years badge). Inverloch brigade awards went to Rob Higgins (Alan Miles Memorial Shield), Mick Hughes (captain’s award), Hayden Tipping (training award) and James Clarke (appreciation award).
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By Stuart Biggins
BETWEEN April 27 and June 28, five students from Korumburra Secondary College attended the GnuradGundidj School for Student Leadership near Camperdown in the Western District. Gnurad-Gundidj which means “belonging to this place” - is a Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development initiative offering a unique residential education experience for Year 9 students. The curriculum focuses on personal development and team learning projects. Fraser Boys, Skyla Dostovaloff, Nash Jennings, Mia Nestoriwsky and Nellie Noye were among 44 students from 11 schools in attendance, selected after they submitted written applications and interviewed by their respective year level coordinators. The experience was in many ways life changing for the teenagers or as Nellie said, “It brought out your true colours.” For Fraser it was friendships and the hands-on nature of the program at the school, “which made the experi-
ence special.” D.E.A.R.R. was an enjoyable daily ritual at 5.15pm each day when for 30 minutes students got to reflect in their journals on the day’s activities and all five students agreed their confidence to speak in front of a group rose as a result of the activities. Major assessment was based on a passport each student made and presented at the end of their stay at the school. “A special thing you will keep forever,” said Nellie. Girls and boys are housed in separate accommodation wings with their own lounge rooms, and the teaching staff is primarily outdoor education or physical education trained and “were like your parents or friends.” Skyla said, “Everyone was so close at the end of it.” “For nine weeks we did every single thing together,” said Nellie and it was highly emotional when it came time to depart. The closing ceremony was particularly special when a local indigenous man, Brett Clarke, who had attended the opening ceremony, returned. At the opening ceremony he had played
guitar, sung and told dreamtime stories. Prayer flags which had been made at the earlier ceremony were returned to the students who read what they had written on them as their hopes for the term, and then burnt. “At the beginning of our time away some of us were homesick,” said Nellie, “but now we’re homesick for Gnurad Gundidj. “It turned into home.” Right, True colours: from left, Nash Jennings, Nellie Noye, Skyla Dostovaloff, Mia Nestoriwsky and Fraser Boys; a select group of young leaders with much to offer their school and community spent term three at the Gnurad-Gundidj School in the Western District. According to Skyla, “Everyone was so close at the end of it.”
Shire CEO responds THE Star invited Facebook followers to ask South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin a question of their choice recently. Donna Pearce-Reeves asked, “What are you doing about the ice epidemic in Leongatha?”. Tony Griggs had this question: “When are you going to reduce costs and office staff ? Statistics clearly indicate a dramatic growth of staff at the shire offices since you were first hired. Why has Shire of South Gippsland indulged in so many welfare programs and charters? This is a state and federal responsibility. “ Mr Tamlin offered a single response to the questions. “Thanks so much for your questions. I’m taking the opportunity to provide a joint response as these two matters perfectly highlight the difficulty council faces each and every day – balancing the expectations of our community and defining our role. “It is clear there are those who feel we have a key role in social matters and there are those who suggest we cut staff and welfare programs, and simply return to tangible service delivery of roads and rubbish. “It is a constant balancing act and one that is complex in its nature. This is often not understood, especially when legislation, managing risk and cost shifting affects the way we have to operate. “Donna, I am a CEO and also a father of three young adult children. I am very aware of the issues surrounding illicit drugs in our community. “It is scary and real and can only be tackled by a joint effort. I see council’s role as one of advocacy and engagement – ensuring we have a strongly connected community, there is support and understanding, education and opportunity. “Our community strengthening team has been involved in key forums and education programs and would be pleased to speak to your directly. “Tony, I have said on
many occasions and I’m happy to reiterate, it is key to focus on services and not staff. “Council provides hundreds of services to our community, some you may use, some you may not – but all are expected and required and they take staff to manage and provide. “And yes, the staff levels did increase when I first commenced with council and this was necessary to meet our legislative requirements and service delivery targets. “I am here to deliver best value to you and our community. If it was simply a matter of using staff numbers as a measure of efficiency, it would be very easy to contract out services to achieve targets but I have found this will cost more in the long run. “Over the last three years council has not increased its staffing levels other than when it has decided to de-
liver new services. These new services included the operation of the Koonwarra landfill and the management of the two caravan parks. “Next year’s budget does not make an allowance for any further staff other than those associated with the caravan parks. “It should be noted the additional positions for the caravan parks is 6.6 full time equivalent staff and the budget sees an increase of only 4.67 in full-time equivalence staff. “Therefore this budget delivers approximately a two full-time equivalence staff reduction on last year if the caravan parks are not included. “I hope this helps understand the complexity of service delivery and how staff numbers are not a good indicator of efficiency. “Thank you for taking the time to raise these important matters with me.”
Reasons for actions: South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin.
Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine
WINTER is well upon us and we’ve certainly endured some wild winds and weather in the last week. The demand for maintenance to roads, footpaths and trees is much greater during this season, but we still need to make sure we attend to the whole shire. You may suddenly see council staff out and about attending to infrastructure in your area; this is part of council’s Routine Zone Maintenance Program. The shire is divided into six zones so council can carry out regular planned maintenance works, as well as any customer requests that can be done when staff are in your zone. A priority rating is given to anything that requires maintenance, and this rating system also shows when these works are expected to be done. If a customer request is not completed during this time, it will be done the next time round. Some works are done more frequently, such as grass mowing of recreation reserves and parks, garden bed maintenance, street sweeping and toilet cleaning and repairs. So how does the program work? The week prior to working within a zone, the entire zone is visited or inspected. Customer requests are also investigated and if necessary, added to the program for that zone. Any upcoming community or council events are also allowed for wher-
ever possible. There are two maintenance teams that operate at the same time in the same zone. Each team works in the nominated zone for a fortnight before moving onto the next zone. The program or schedule can be changed due to weather conditions, seasonal demands, or unexpected flooding or storm damage. Dividing the shire into zones helps with the equal spread of time, staff and equipment. Regular planned maintenance helps keep a consistent appearance throughout the shire. It is also important for our community to provide feedback on this service so we can improve our response to customer requests and concerns in a prompt and efficient way. I ask anyone with concerns about a particular issue to call council directly and let us know, but to also please be patient if it is an issue that can be addressed during routine maintenance, and take into consideration the heavier workload this time of year. Staff may not attend to the issue right away, but you can rest assured it will be considered when maintenance is scheduled in your area. To see the schedule or find our more information about the program, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/maintnenance. Cr Neil Rankine, mayor.
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On a HIGH! Congratulations Eleanor on bringing home the gold From everyone at
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Cheers for Eleanor: during a special Green and Gold Day Grade 4 and 5 students at St Laurence’s were excited to hear former student Eleanor Patterson had won gold at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday in Glasgow.
School support: Eleanor had the support of school friends Family gathers: the Patterson family gathered at the home Giant plug: Leongatha received plenty of attention during the at a fundraiser before the games, from left, Tessa Zuidema, of Anthony and Jude Patterson to view all the high jump ac- television coverage of Eleanor’s high jump gold. Eleanor’s tion late on Friday night. The late night was well worth it! grandmother Mary Patterson held up this sign just in case! Brittini Hayward, Ebony Zuidema and Grace Keogh.
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The Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Community congratulate Eleanor Patterson on her wonderful achievement winning Commonwealth Games Gold We look forward to celebrating with Eleanor and her family on their return home Horn Street | Leongatha | Tel: 5662 4255
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This year the campus has been blessed by the resources and support now available as a campus of a larger school, while still maintaining the benefits of being a relatively small campus with low student numbers in all classes. Office manager Wendy Watsford explained, “Enrolment enquiries are welcome at all year levels and we’re particularly excited whenever young children start their school life with us in Prep. We are like one big extended family, with a great relationship between staff and families, and I’m always pleased to be able to show interested parents and children around the school.� Chairo has scheduled transition sessions for next year’s Prep students on September 16, October 29 and November 20, leading
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up to an orientation day for new students of all ages on Tuesday, December 2. Head of primary, Felicity Bongers, is excited about the successful buddy system operating at Chairo. She said, “It’s fantastic to see the older students relating so well to the younger kids and being great role models. Some wonderful friendships have developed as they participate in fun team-building activities.� Other features of the campus include a thematic
approach to the teaching of science, geography and history; the Australian curriculum taught from a Christian perspective; and a phonics approach to reading, spelling and writing. A new playground, extensive information technology resources and other new equipment have all been great hits with students this year. Campus principal Lisa Dumicich is passionate about students receiving a quality education that
equips them well for further study, careers, service and life in general. Mrs Dumicich pointed out that one great advantage of being a Chairo campus is Chairo’s experience and track record of providing excellent VCE programs and results for students at its Drouin campus. For more information, families are invited to phone the school on 5662 4355 or email Wendy Watsford at wwatsford@chairo.vic.edu. au.
Education central MILPARA Community House in Korumburra is part of a Learn Local network providing the convenience of education and training in your community. It doesn’t matter that you may not have completed your schooling, Milpara has classes for all levels of learning. Enrolling in an adult education course is a great way to learn new skills as well as to meet new people. For people interested in computers, Milpara has a range of beginner’s classes, through to the more advanced classes like MYOB accounting. If you have been using an iPad for some time and would like to know more, Milpara is offering an iPad Beyond Basics session on Wednesday, August 20 from 10am to noon. If you require skills for work, Milpara offers a range of training courses that are in demand by employers. This term’s first aid course which includes CPR and Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis will be held on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. On Thursday, August 21 Milpara is running food safety training (levels one and two) for people seeking employment in the retail, hospitality or health industries as well as a Responsible Service of Alcohol course. If you work on a building site you will be required to have a Construction Induction Certificate formerly known as a White Card. The next Construction Induction course will be held on Monday, August 25 at 3pm. Milpara has teamed up with Small Business Victoria and the South Gippsland Shire Council to host a range of small business workshops. The first workshop will be Marketing Basics on Monday, August 11 from 7pm to 9pm. This workshop will cover practical tips and ideas and help make decisions about which marketing tools are best for your business. The second Small Business Victoria
workshop is a Business Networking Seminar which will help build confidence and provide the basic skills to successfully raise the profile of a business and build ongoing commercial relationships to grow a business. If art and craft is more your passion, there is a weekly gift card making class on Friday afternoons for those special occasions. Local artist Bob Hickman teaches painting and drawing on Tuesday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm. Jewellery beading is being offered on a Monday evening. Introduction to Basketry and Soy Wax Candle Making courses are also available. For people who have a digital SLR camera, Milpara is offering a six session photography course commencing on Tuesday, August 12 at 10.30am. You can improve your reading and writing with an adult literacy class on Mondays with a qualified tutor. Or if English is not your first language, Milpara has English as a Second Language on Tuesday at 10am or English for Migrants course on Thursday at 2pm. Milpara’s community information session for this term is a presentation by the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria on “Maintaining Harmony - Keeping Good Working Relations�, which may be of interest to volunteers and committee members of clubs and associations. This session will be held on Thursday, September 4 from 1pm to 3pm. Enrolments are essential and further information on any of the activities held at Milpara Community House can be made by visiting us at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra or contacting us by telephone on 5655 2524 or email milpara@dcsi.net.au. Community houses have a great track record in making people feel welcome. They create a sense of belonging and provide access to activities and opportunities that would otherwise not exist. Feel free to call in and talk to the staff about educational activities which may interest you.
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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND
Trivia night to help families A RENOWNED highlight on the annual Newhaven College calendar is the Student Cabinet Trivia Night,
taking place this Friday night, August 8. Each year the Year 12 Student Cabinet members select a charity to support, and this year’s event
proceeds will be shared between two worthy local recipients: PICAL’s Pantry and the Wonthaggi and Inverloch Anglican Church’s Community Meal Program.
Final preparations: from left, Kelly Frilay-Cox, Zoe Reed and Lauren Coghlan with a just a few of the donated items that will be up for auction at Newhaven College’s Trivia Night this Friday, August 8.
St George’s Anglican Church in Wonthaggi operates the free community meal every Monday night from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. A wonderful team of volunteer cooks prepare a delicious two course homemade meal. Between 70 and 100 people come each week. Reverend Graeme Peters was delighted. “We have seen a growing need for local food assistance and through the community meal we are able to care for some of the most vulnerable people without discrimination and with no questions asked,” he said at the college’s whole school assembly last week. Since it’s opening in December 2008, PICAL’s Pantry has helped many of the Phillip Island community’s most vulnerable residents. The pantry’s purpose is
to provide emergency relief to those in need in the form of food packages that are distributed with care and compassion, also on a ‘no questions asked’ basis. Single parents, couples, men, women and families in crisis have all gratefully benefited from the pantry’s resources and Linda Morrison, PICAL’s manager, is grateful to Newhaven College for supporting PICAL’s Pantry. College cabinet members have been busy collecting an
array of donated items for Wardy’s Famous Auction to ensure the fundraising total rivals the outstanding success of last year’s event, which raised in excess of $11,000 for Urban Seed. To help support such worthy local causes, gather a table of eight to 10 friends and come along for an entertaining evening. The trivia competition will be fierce yet fun with games, challenges, and the chance to win great prizes.
To reserve your table, please phone Newhaven College on 5956 7505 (option 3). The event will be held at the new Middle School, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Sunset Strip, and doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 per person, payable by cash or credit card at the door. Bring your own nibbles for your table and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, with alcohol and soft drinks available for purchase (no BYO).
Outdoor play invigorated STUDENTS at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha now have the benefit of an improved environmental play area, thanks to a grant from the Burra Foundation. School principal Chris Dortmans said the makeover has added to the usability and the aesthetic of the environmental area. “It has been upgraded to now provide a different level of play the children can utilise in a multitude of ways, and it encourages outdoor play,” he said. “What I have noticed is the students’ pride in the area has been renewed. They are mindful of keeping it clean and tidy and are very respectful of it.” Mr Dortmans said the grant received from Burra Foods helped to make the area of the playground more inviting. “The students used to run through the area, but now they spend time there. It has also helped to stimulate imaginative play which is good,” he said. The parents and friends association provided much of the labour for the makeover, which included new paths, large trees, stepping stones, and mulching.
“We are looking forward to seeing it full of colour in the spring,” Mr Dortmans said. Burra Foods general manager commercial Dale O’Neill said the Burra Foundation was pleased to make a contribution towards the building project at the school. “It was one of many contributions the Burra Foundation has made recently to many different community groups and organisations across Gippsland,” he said. “The Burra Foundation was set up in 2013 and contributions are made by
both Burra Foods and its customers.” Mr Dortmans said the new and improved environmental area only adds to the appeal of the school as a whole. “We aim to promote resilience, application and persistence, providing creative and current learning opportunities that motivate children to reach their potential - spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally,” he said. “Through our school motto, ‘Love in Action’, we seek to develop respect for self and others, in partnership with our school families and the wider community.”
Tree time: from left, Will, Samantha and Chloe think the new environmental play area at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School is a great addition to the school.
Challenge and Achieve ... Proud of our history, we are a caring, friendly, hard working community school, supporting Korumburra for over 100 years. Our motto is about having a go, striving for success and celebrating our accomplishments. We encourage all students to build the skills and self-belief that will allow them to achieve their goals. Kids Matter and School Wide Positive Behaviours 1:1 net book computer program (4-6), netbooks and iPads (P-3), Interactive Whiteboard technology, Computer Lab, school-wide wireless network Prior involvement with Microsoft Innovative Schools Program Large well equipped playground with substantial shaded areas
Classroom & Instrumental Music Program Junior & Senior School Choir Art Show Biannual whole school musical production HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) program P-6 camps and excursions program
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE | ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS | “KIDS MATTER” SCHOOL EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM | EXCELLENT TRANSITION PROGRAMS K-PREP, 6-7 LITERACY-INTERVENTION FULL TIME TEACHING & LEARNING COACH | PEER MEDIATION P-6 STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | SPORT, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & DAILY FITNESS PROGRAM LUNCH TIME CLUBS & PROGRAMS
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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND
Foreign opportunity knocks SOUTH Gippsland’s blustery winter weather has provided a chilly welcome to Refia Emira, who is visiting Leongatha Secondary College from Bandung in West Java, Indonesia. Refia is completing a six week student exchange placement at the college. “The weather is very cold and windy and much different from Bandung. On my first day I wore five layers of clothes and now it’s about three,” she said. Settling into a culture that is vastly different from at home in Bandung has been a major challenge that Refia has tackled with confidence and enthusiasm. Refia has already played in the school’s girls’ soccer team and has
started to tick off some of the ‘must see’ highlights of South Gippsland “My favourite experience so far has been meeting new friends, and seeing animals I don’t see in Indonesia, like kangaroos and penguins at Phillip Island,” she said. “Speaking English for daily life has been a big challenge as we learn English in Indonesia but we don’t get to use it for everyday life.” In 2012, Leongatha Secondary College hosted two Indonesian exchange students and the success of that experience highlighted the benefits that such programs bring, not only for the exchange student but for the school and host family as well. “We have a variety of international programs available to our students,
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Aussie welcome: Indonesian student Refia Emira (left) is greeted at Leongatha Secondary College by host student Sarah Bouquet.
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however not all families can afford to send students overseas so hosting an exchange student brings great educational outcomes that all students can benefit from,” the school’s exchange coordinator Russell Ogden said. Refia’s host partner Sarah Bouquet was enjoying the experience. “Hosting Refia has been challenging but also a lot of fun. It’s difficult to have someone always relying on you, but it has also helped me to become more organised,” she said. “I believe we have made a lifelong friendship and I recommend hosting an exchange student to anyone who has the opportunity.”
Community house coordinator Cate Garratt said courses range from chemical handling courses and chainsaw operations to basic photography and crochet. “This term we are offering four accredited courses. Our general courses include an acrylic painting group which is a group of people who come together to paint and help one another, rather than a structured class,” she said. “We are also hoping to run an evening MYOB course, which still has room for participants at this stage.” Ms Garratt said community houses are important for towns like Leongatha, because they provide somewhere for people to go. “Originally, community houses were set up by volunteers to socialise and to share skills. This is fundamentally what we offer in Leon-
Open for you: Leongatha’s Community House in Bruce Street. gatha,” she said. “Some community houses have basically turned into TAFE colleges, but we haven’t needed to do that here. “It is also a place for people to drop in and have a coffee and a chat, use the toilet or breastfeed a baby. It is open for anybody who
needs it.” The community house aims to run classes the community wants and needs, and staff are always looking for ideas. “Because it is a community house, it is not quite as threatening for people who want to go back to learn. It is not set up like a school,” Ms Garratt said. “People may attend a few classes here, get some confidence and then enrol at a TAFE or university. “We also run several games groups, such as Scrabble, 500 and solo which are run to help deal with isolation in the community.” The Leongatha Community House also has rooms available for hire, and several local community groups already use the facility on a regular basis. The house operates in conjunction with school terms, and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Check out its website at www.sgcommnuity houses.org.au.
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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND
School engages children THE senior building at the Korumburra Primary School is four years young. Inside the building is a
series of light, bright and cheerful open plan learning spaces that lend themselves perfectly to various forms of learning. The open plan nature
of the interior allows staff to foster independence leaning; on a needs basis students can work in the communal areas where other break out groups are
Something for everyone THERE are plenty of opportunities to be found at South Gippsland Specialist School. From cooking classes to community access programs, the Leongatha school has it all. Students take part in the Stephanie Alexander kitchen and garden program in which they are taught to grow, harvest, cook and share their own meals. Pasta, celery soup and chocolate cake are just a few of the students’ mouth watering meals. When ingredients can’t be grown in the garden, the community access program allows the students to go shopping for their cooking classes, which then gives them handy life skills. The community access program also involves volunteering for Meals on Wheels as well as such trips as bowling. The school follows the standard mainstream curriculum too, teaching children from all age levels maths, literacy and science. Students follow visual learning aids as well as their own individual schedules.
also likely to be learning. It is contemporary schooling; a long way from the days when classes where shut away in classrooms behind closed doors. Staff member Candice Huntly calls it a “great
space; one which encourages team teaching and provides collegiate support of a kind that benefits both staff and students.” A feature of all six classrooms is an interactive whiteboard, essen-
tially a huge touch-screen version of whichever tablet computer it is connected to at the time. “I love the board,” said Grade 5 teacher, Daniel Wells. “It is a great way to en-
gage the kids.” Grade 5 student Ellie Stewart thinks so too. “It makes it a lot easier to learn and then with our notebook computers we choose our own levels,” she said.
Every area has a quiet space for relaxation and therapy purposes. A sensory room is included for the non verbal students. The middle school students have the aid of interactive whiteboards and readers they can access from iPads. “We have lots of hands on activities,” acting principal Tania Pell said. “Classes are a combination of hands on work as well as table top work.” An engine room is included to teach movement. Students do exercise routines and are well equipped with exercise bikes and balls. The school also has a hydro therapy pool and students participate in swimming lessons once a week. The garden out the back allows the students to grow fresh produce including avocado, broccoli, chilli, onion, garlic, cabbage and passionfruit. Students also have chickens to care for and sometimes also have sheep, rabbits and guinea pigs to look after as well. “It’s all about gaining lifelong skills and transitioning into working life,” Ms Pell said.
Small group tuition: from left, Jay Walker, Riley Olden, Ellie Stewart with their teacher Daniel Wells at the interactive whiteboard using Study Ladder, a web based Australian learning program.
Animal care: students Austin Ward and Breelle Van Loo enjoy spending their time outside in the garden with the chickens at South Gippsland Specialist School.
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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND Korumburra college aims high The trip is to formalise the establishment of a sister school relationship with the Changshu Foreign Language School. The relationship is being forged as part of the Learn Local, Learn Global program. Ms Graham said the cross cultural learning the program is designed to facilitate is especially important in Korumburra, where the economy is buoyed by exports to China. “Such a partnership, and getting Australian and Chinese students learning together, is how we get them to understand each other and the world we live in, and builds a more effective future for them,” she said. “While it does not aim to make students fluent in Mandarin, the program also has a language component.” Whilst at the Changshu school, Ms Graham will show a video being prepared by senior students
about Korumburra and life in the school. Ms Graham also spoke of her admiration for the five Year 9 students who spent most of term two at the special leadership school Gnurad-Gindidj in the Western District. She encourages parents of years 7 and 8 students who show leadership potential and are keen to develop their skills to discuss the opportunity to attend. “It is a big thing for families to send their kids away for a term,” she said. Ms Graham says Fraser Boys, Skyla Dostovaloff, Nash Jennings, Nellie Noye and Mia Nestoriwsky are engaged in school life, and have the potential to be not only leaders at school but also in the wider community. Having returned from Gnurad-Gundidj, the five now have to apply their learning. One of the concepts covered by the activities at the Gnurad-Gundidj School is change and how to achieve it, and while away the students identified risk taking amongst their peers as something they wanted to make a dif-
Developing lifelong learners who are respectful, resilient, strive for excellence and are productive members of their community KSC offers our students education in a safe and caring community We are preparing students for further study, the workplace and to be valued citizens Our academic programs support acceleration, intervention, interpersonal and personal learning
True colours: from left, Korumburra Secondary College students Nash Jennings, Mia Nestoriwsky, Skyla Dostovaloff, Fraser Boys and Nellie Noye. Nine weeks away at a leadership school in the Western District was a growth experience that boosted their confidence in all kinds of ways. ference with. They are now planning a program around this. Also in the planning stages is the $5.6 million redevelopment of the school, but Ms Graham said, “We plan to be building next year so that students can enjoy the benefits of the new facilities as soon as possible.” As a first step the school is currently carrying out an audit to identify which parts of the school are most in need of replacement.
Gaining input from community organisations is also a priority and Ms Graham emphasises the school is a community facility. She is determined that what is built reflects the aspirations of the whole community, including local interest groups such as the Korumburra Round Table. “There is a lot of expertise that goes into building a functional building and there are many resources to be tapped into in the lo-
cal community,” Ms Graham said. As an example, she cites the South Gippsland Shire Council as having a wealth of knowledge on building sustainable buildings. Ms Graham said the current 1000 square metres of corridors is wasted space and the community can look forward to a school that is in tune with contemporary practices where such space becomes a functional part of the learning environment.
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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND Taking shape: Newhaven College’s Trade Skills Centre now under construction.
Discover trade opportunities NEWHAVEN College is growing again with the construction of the new Trade Skills Centre well underway at the Phillip Island Road Campus. The centre will bring much needed trade qualifications, educational and vocational opportunities to young people in the region. Parents of secondary students and the wider community are invited to attend an information evening on Friday, August 15 to discover what the centre will offer and how to register for the 2015 intake. Courses offered in 2015 will include: • Certificate I in Construction; • Certificate II in Building and Construction; • Certificate I in Fur-
nishing; and • Certificate II in Furniture Finishing. The VCE VET Furnishing program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications prepare students for further training or work in a range of furnishing industries, such as cabinet making, wood machining, polishing, upholstery and picture framing. Building and Construction (Carpentry) is a hands on course that introduces students to the building and construction industry, and provides them with skills and training in carpentry and a range of building trades. College principal Gea Lovell is continuing to
drive the development of the Phillip Island Road Campus and is committed to ensuring a strong future for Newhaven College as a leading educational provider in the region. “The Trades Skills Centre will provide a wonderful opportunity for both Newhaven and our local region,” she said. “Regional Victoria and the Bass Coast Shire have identified that school retention is a concern. “We believe the Trade Skills Centre will allow us to engage more students as it will provide new options and different pathways into successful and meaningful careers in the building and furniture making industry.” A unique aspect of Newhaven’s Trades Skills Centre will be to incorporate a mentoring
program. Partnerships with local community groups and industry experts have already been established. Local professionals will act as mentors, teachers and prospective employers, and will extend connections and foster partnerships that will give students hope and direction in assisting them to gain employment within the region. “We will develop a holistic approach to education that will
provide students with genuine career pathways and options,” Mrs Lovell stated. “We believe our program will assist students to develop a deeper connection with their school and broader community, and this greater sense of belonging will increase school retention rates and enable students to develop clear pathways for their future.” Costing $3.2 million, Newhaven College received a $1.5 million
Block Grant from the Federal Government to build the state of the art facility with an open floor plan, designated tuition space and designated work areas for those working on major projects. Local company DAS Constructions is right on schedule with the build and the facility will open to students at the commencement of the 2015 school year. In the future the centre will be extended to include a home economics wing
that will allow Newhaven to run hospitality courses. The Trade Skills Centre information evening will be held at 7pm on Friday, August 15 at Newhaven College’s Middle School which is located at the Phillip Island Road Campus, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Sunset Strip. Please come along to register your interest or if you are unable to attend, contact registrar, Carolyn Lipscomb, on 5956 7505 (option 1).
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Trade Skills Course Information Evening Newhaven College’s new Trade Skills Centre will open in January 2015. Parents of secondary students and the wider community are invited to attend an information evening to find out more and register interest for our 2015 courses.
• Certificate I in Construction • Certificate II in Building & Construction • Certificate II in Furnishing • Certificate II in Furniture Finishing 7.00pm Friday 15 August - Middle School, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Sunset Strip. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, please contact Carolyn Lipscomb on 5956 7505 (Option 1). www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au NEW8460077
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WHO IS YOUR FAMILY’S
SUGAR BANDIT DENTAL WEEK
4-11 AUGUST 2014
Parents, save kids’ teeth EVERY parent knows that chocolates, lollies, and fizzy drinks are bad for their child’s teeth. It’s because the sugar in these foods and drinks is harmful and causes dental decay, a disease that more than 50 percent of Aussie kids suffer. A disease that is entirely preventable. Tooth decay is caused by how frequently we snack and how long you are exposed to food at any one time. This doesn’t mean just lollies and fizzy drinks;
this includes foods that are high in natural sugars or starch. Every time we eat our teeth are exposed to the sugars in food. The bacteria in our mouths (plaque) use these sugars to make acid, and if teeth are exposed to this acid long enough holes develop. This is known as tooth decay. Don’t worry; it’s not all bad news. No one is saying that your children should never be allowed to eat sugary foods again. Rather, when choosing snacks, be aware of how
much sugar is in them, but more importantly, reduce the number of times they eat these foods and make sure they are eaten in an appropriate time frame, not over long periods of time. So what can my children snack on? Finding and preparing healthy snacks can be a challenge, especially if you have a fussy eater or a child with food intolerance. Being informed gives you the best chance of making good nutritional choices for your kids.
Catch the sugar bandit
August 4 – 10 is Dental Health Week, the ADA’s major annual oral health promotion and education campaign. The week is focused on babies and toddlers’ oral health, with a particular focus on how the ‘Sugar Bandit’ hides in Australian households. Chair of the Oral Health Committee, Dr Peter Alldritt said: “It’s common for parents and extended family to offer children a ‘treat’ to reward good behaviour or simply in response to children’s ‘pester power’. “Using food to reward, bribe or to comfort children sends an inappropriate message about food from an early age and undermines other efforts to build healthy eating habits. “Children who consume high sugary foods and drinks on a regular basis are at greater risk of dental decay as well as obesity and diabetes.” Family and friends can literally spoil your kids rotten if sugary treats are given every time they spend time with your kids. Parents need to understand the risks and put some boundaries around access to treats. When rewards are given, parents should ask, is there a better option? Every time we eat, our teeth are exposed to an acid attack. The bacteria in our mouths (plaque) ferment the food to make acid, and if teeth are exposed to this acid long enough cavities develop. This is known as tooth decay. Consumption of sugary foods and drinks on a regular basis is the number one cause of tooth decay. Dr Alldritt continued: “Parents do not have to take the fun out of rewarding their kids altogether; there are plenty of other ways that don’t include food.”
Sometimes the Sugar Bandit may not know they are harming your kid’s teeth. In fact the scariest part is that many snacks that are marketed as ‘healthy’ are actually high in sugar and get stuck in kids’ teeth, increasing acid attacks which cause decay. Because parents think these snacks are healthy, they often allow their children to graze on them all day which makes things worse. Some of the major ‘healthy’ snack culprits are: dried fruit, biscuits (sweet and savoury), fruit juice, muesli bars, children’s cereals, flavoured milk, sweetened yoghurt, fruit bars, fruit slice, flavoured popcorn, canned fruit, baked goods and banana bread. However Dr Alldritt
was quick to add: “Don’t worry; it’s not all bad news. No one is saying that your children should never be allowed to eat these foods again. Rather, when choosing snacks, be aware of how much sugar is in them, but more importantly, reduce the number of times they eat these foods and make sure they are eaten in one go and preferably as part of a meal. Grazing should be avoided. Only allow high sugar snacks in moderation.” The ADA has a website dedicated to Dental Health Week 2014 for babies and toddlers (www. dentalhealthweek.com. au), which has a range of materials that can help parents, relatives, teachers, child care providers and health professionals and health promoters.
Right advice: parents can have a positive influence on how their children care for their teeth. Tips: • remember, snacks are meals in between main meals so they should be light and low in sugar; • fresh is best. Packaged foods are generally higher in sugar than their fresh alternatives; • always read the label. If sugar is listed in the top three ingredients it’s usually not a good sign; and • searching online is a great way to find healthy snack ideas for you and the kids. There are some simple changes you can make to
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Five tips to stop decay in its tracks 1. Avoid snack foods that are sticky, gummy, chewy or sweet. 2. Avoid grazing! Have set meals times and form a routine. 3. Limit fruit to two servings per day. Fruit is good but too much can be harmful. 4. Give your kids water with every meal to help wash away lingering food. 5. Be selective with snacks. Vegies, cheeses and lean meats are great and tasty options.
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stop decay in its tracks and it’s never too late! Taking care of teeth, gums, lips and the mouth are important from a very early age. The habits your children form today are the ones they will take through life and will have a dramatic effect on their overall health. Teach them good habits and lead by example. Everything you have just read applies to you too! Information courtesy of Australian Dental Association.
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HEALTHY
Stronger Bones, Stronger You
BONESACTION WEEK
Women urged to care for bones
Bone Density (DEXA) Screening Osteoporosis is an under-treated disease in Australia. Early detection and treatment of Osteoporosis can avoid subsequent debilitating bone fractures. Hip, pelvis, wrist, shoulder and spine fractures are common fractures in people with osteoporosis. Bone Density screening is recommended for: All women over 65 years of age All men over 70 years of age All postmenopausal women below age 65 who have risk factors for Osteoporosis Individuals with medical conditions associated with Osteoporosis or who have ongoing medical treament that increases the risk of osteoporosis. Your doctor can advise whether DEXA screening is appropriate for your health status. Screening takes around 15 mins and is noninvasive. Medicare rebates apply to all patients over 70 years and patients in certain high risk categories. Bone Density (DEXA) screening is now provided locally by Bass Coast Radiology at Wonthaggi Medical Group Premises.
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DAIRY farmer and general practitioner, Dr Sinead de Gooyer from Korumburra is an official Healthy Bones Action Week champion. Dr de Gooyer is encouraging women in the Gippsland dairy region to take steps to protect their bones against osteoporosis. According to Dr de Gooyer, Healthy Bones Action Week (August 3–10) is an important health promotion initiative for all Australians, with particular significance for those in dairy regions. “Healthy Bones Action Week has enjoyed strong community support over the past 20 years. There are three simple actions for healthy bones that we are asking people to share with important women in their lives and by doing this we hope to create a stronger generation of Australians,” Dr de Gooyer said. Two in three Australians will develop osteoporosis or osteopenia, and although commonly perceived as only affecting the elderly, the damage can be done decades earlier in younger women who do not prioritise their bone health. The prevalence of osteoporosis is continuing to escalate and by 2022, 6.2 million Australians will be affected, an increase of 31 percent from 2012. “Osteoporosis is a condition I see a lot in the community, however be-
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cause it can be silent for many years, people often become aware of it at an older age,” Dr de Gooyer said. “And, it certainly doesn’t discriminate between rural and urban people. Everyone needs to be aware of the importance of looking after their bones.” An initiative of Dairy Australia for the past 20 years, Healthy Bones Action Week’s 2014 theme of Stronger Together calls on women of all ages to incorporate three simple actions into their everyday lives to build and maintain healthy bones: enjoy milk, cheese and yogurt for calcium; do weight bearing exercise; and, get safe sunshine for Vitamin D. Adequate calcium intake is essential to keep bones strong and healthy, yet nine out of 10 women aged 19-49 years do not consume enough calcium-
rich foods. “It’s important for women of all ages to ensure they are getting sufficient calcium in their diet to build and maintain strong bones and enjoying dairy foods is a great way to do this,” Dr de Gooyer said. She ensures her three young kids consume enough serves of dairy foods by adding it into most meals and snacks. “Smoothies are a family favourite. The kids love the flavours and I love sneaking in extra milk and yogurt into their diets,” Dr de Gooyer said. As important as it is for women’s bone health, dairy production is also a key economic driver for Gippsland, which makes it all the more important for locals to get behind this health week and show their support for local dairy producers and Australia’s legendary industry.
Prevent poor bones By Wonthaggi Medical Group WHEN we talk about poor bone health we are usually referring to osteoporosis. After the age of 60 the risk of a bone fracture due to osteoporosis is very high, especially for women. What is osteoporosis? Put simply it is a process where the loss of mineral content (mainly calcium) results in a loss of bone strength. The bones become porous, fragile and brittle and therefore fracture more easily. You should be concerned if you have osteoporosis, as osteoporosis leads to bone fractures: • 46 percent of all fractures are spinal, 16 per cent are hip and 16 percent are wrist fractures; and • half of all elderly people who get a hip fracture
will need long-term nursing care and 15 percent die within 4 months of sustaining the fracture. The risk of developing osteoporosis is increased by: • Vitamin D deficiency; • inadequate calcium intake; • physical inactivity; • family history of osteoporosis; • hormonal deficiency: late onset of menstrual periods (after age of 15-16 years), early menopause under age 45 years, testosterone deficiency in males; • long term use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids in rheumatoid arthritis; • chronic health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, malabsorptive disorders, chronic liver disease, chronic kidney disease; • cigarette smoking; • alcohol - more than two standard drinks per
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Bones first: Dr Sinead de Gooyer from Korumburra is urging women to consume milk to improve their bone strength.
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day; and • excessive caffeine intake- more than five to six cups per day. The most accurate way to assess if osteoporosis is present is by the use of a specialised X-ray technique (DEXA) which specifically measures bone mineral density. Bone mineral density tests are currently covered by Medicare rebates for patients who: • are over 70 years; • already have proven low bone mineral density; • who are considered to be at high risk because they have had a fracture after a minimal trauma; or • suffer from a condition that is associated with low bone mineral density or are on a treatment that may cause low bone mineral density. Residents of South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires can access the DEXA service at Bass Coast Radiology which is co-located in the Wonthaggi Medical Group premises. The development of strong bones begins early in life and requires continuous maintenance throughout life. Even when osteoporosis is diagnosed, lifestyle factors are still important in the management of this condition: • physical activity: weight bearing exercise and moderate to high-impact resistance training can help increase bone mass or slow the rate of bone loss due to ageing in adults. For people with osteoporosis, the goal of exercise is to prevent falls. Hydrotherapy and Tai Chi can improve posture, balance, co-ordination and muscle strength. Certain activities such
as sit ups (dynamic abdominal exercises), golf swings (twisting movements) and bending forward (trunk flexion) may actually increase their risk of fracture. If you are unsure about a particular form of exercise, it is best to discuss this with your doctor. • healthy eating: a healthy diet rich in calcium is essential especially during childhood and adolescence. Three serves of dairy food per day (four for adolescents) will provide the necessary calcium (one serve equals 250ml milk or 200gm yoghurt or 40gm cheddar cheese). Calcium-rich non-dairy foods (for example, almonds, beans, dried figs, tofu, broccoli, bok choy, tinned salmon and sardines) and calcium-fortified foods are a good alternative to dairy products for those who are dairy food intolerant. Calcium supplements are necessary when dietary intake is insufficient. • Vitamin D: vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. The major source of vitamin D comes from exposure of skin to sunlight. The recommended healthy exposure is 15 percent of the body surface area for 15 minutes in summer and 30-60 minutes in winter, although this may vary depending on time of day, skin type and cloud cover. If vitamin D levels are not at an optimal level, then it may be necessary to take a vitamin D supplement. Speak to your GP to determine whether you need to take vitamin D and/or calcium supplements; and quit smoking: smoking is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis and many other chronic illnesses.
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR
Beautiful rural lifestyle Page 27
Pound Creek
JUST SOME OF OUR JULY SALES….WE DO GET RESULTS JUST LISTED
SOLD
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MARDAN Mardan Rd - 5 acres Sole agent
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SOLD DUMBALK Dumbalk - Mardan Rd 5 acres Sole agent
SOLD LEONGATHA 21 Eccles Way
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LEONGATHA PREMIUM POSITION & LARGE WORKSHOP
NERRENA SUPERB 10 ACRES WITH BUILDING PERMIT
LEONGATHA BETTER THAN NEW!
LEONGATHA NORTH PRIVATE LIFESTYLE ON 2.4 ACRES (approx.)
• Close to town centre, brick 1-3 BR home in a private location • 2 lge living rooms, renovated kitchen & bathroom, solar power • 2 r/c aircons & gas log fire. Large workshop & tool shed
• Well sheltered, current permit for house & shed, views • Sub-divided into two clean paddocks, 2 dams (one shared) • Power handy, excellent fencing, stockyards, just fertilized
• Under 4 years old, close to schools, 1,047m2 allotment • 3 BRs/en suite, light open indoor living & large alfresco deck • Gas ducted heating, side access to back yard, semi-rural views
• Lge 4 BR homestead in private, low maintenance setting. Views • Lounge, kitchen/dining room, rumpus/family room. Lge BBQ area • 2-bay garage & attached double carport. Abundant water supply
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Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
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5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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Building permit and panoramic views A
T our agency we have found no matter what the weather, enquiry and interest, our small acreage parcels of land that are ready for building has remained high.
We have some of the few remaining parcels in the district with building permits, several of those in close proximity to towns. The spectacular one pictured here
is tucked away near the top of a quiet country road. It has panoramic views that are second to none and is ideal for those wanting a few acres out of town (just under five acres.) Aerial photographs can be viewed on our website and realestate.com.au ID: 7667119. There is a superb home site which takes advantage of the best of the most magnificent views overlooking
Ruby Valley. The property is fully fenced and is central to both the towns of Leongatha and Korumburra. Power is to the pit just outside the property. The building permit on this block has approximately two more years to run. With so much potential, this is an opportunity waiting for a sound investment for the future.
KARDELLA SOUTH 46 James Road Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220 5 Acres (approx.)
$190,000 eldersre.com.au ENTERTAINERS HAVEN
LEONGATHA • Delightful 3 bdrm home, immaculate condition • Updated kitchen and bathroom
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• Undercover alfresco area, perfect for entertaining • Lovely sunny office/study
21 BRADLEY AVENUE, VENUS BAY Price:$299,000
Web ID: 6811859
AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME/INVESTMENT
LEONGATHA
• 3 bedroom w/b family home • New kitchen, freshly painted inside/out • Cosy sunroom or office/study • Opportunity to get into property market
Price:$210,000
Web ID: 6750156
PEACE & PRIVACY
WILD DOG VALLEY • 14 Acres mostly gently undulating land • 3 bdrm home in excellent condition • Plus 2 extra bdrms under same roof • Excellent shedding with character
Price: $429,000
Web ID: 6526570
CERTIFIED ORGANIC SINCE 1989
FISH CREEK
• 229 acres very gently undulating country • Currently operating as successful dairy farm • 160 meg water storage, 128 meg water license • Comfortable 4 b/r, 2 bathroom home ELD9240472
Set on approximately 792sqm of land, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has room for the family with open plan living and dining, and large deck area. The master bedroom has a semi-ensuite effect and plenty of built-in robe space, while the other two bedrooms also have built-in robes. There is a good sized backyard as well as a storage room separate from the main house. The property is in the 1st estate of Venus Bay, only 1.3km (approx.) to the local shops, and 2.3km (approx.) from beach 1, the only beach typically patrolled over the summer months. Call us today for more information.
$275,000
ALE5200031
Contact Daniel Lawrie or Robb Lawrie on 5663 7111
Venus Bay Office
133 Jupiter Boulevard
5663 7111
Price: $1,600,000
Web ID: 6514736
OPEN FOR INSPECTION - SUN AUGUST 10, 10AM-11AM OR BY APPOINTMENT 11 VICTORIA RD, LOCH Elders KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 11 Commercial Street
Don Olden - 0417 805 312
Elders LEONGATHA - 5662 3523 16 McCartin Street
Jean O’Loughlin - 0428 571 083
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Heron Hill - panoramic views, lifestyle and grazing
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HIS spectacular rural lifestyle property of 145 acres (58.6 hectares) with fantastic coastal and rural views is one out of the box. The country style home with three bedrooms has a very warm and cosy feel with a northerly aspect well positioned to take in the views towards the Tarwin Valley. Comprising kitchen/ meals area, filled with natural light, lounge and separate dining area. Two of the spacious bedrooms have built in robes; there is a study nook plus a large rumpus room. Features of the home include outdoor alfresco dining area, solid wood heater, spa bath, two toilets, reverse cycle air conditioner plus many more. A tree lined driveway meanders to the home which is set amongst well established country gardens circular driveway and not to mention the tennis court. The easy to manage property is an ideal grazing country and has been very well looked after. The rolling pastures are divided into four main pad-
docks plus 25 acres natural bush. There is ample water supply with four dams, one with an active windmill which feeds to a header tank that reticulates to troughs throughout the property. The outside infrastructure consists of stock yards and cattle race, machinery shed including workshop, hay shed and stables. The chook shed is located next to the orchard and vegetables patch. This truly unique property has everything
you could want for making that ‘tree change’ to the country to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle amongst the extensive native bird and wildlife. Call today to arrange an appointment to inspection this great property.
POUND CREEK 310 Wisdoms Road Landmark Harcourts Glenys Foster 0477 622 298
$980,000 3
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Michael Hanily 0417 311 756
Jason Harris 0417 640 079
Mike West 0409 583 692
Natalie Couper 0428 941 541
Brent Harriage 0417 681 307
Leongatha
Leongatha
Leongatha
Leongatha
Mirboo North
We have achieved great results for the month of July Here are just a few!
BEAUT BUY IN QUIET COURT ? ? ?
Quality built 4 bed brick home in quiet location Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge & sitting area, RC/AC Covered entertaining area, Dbl garage & lock up shed
11 Scarlett Close, Leongatha $370,000
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LIKE A NEW PENNY ? ? ?
Beautifully maintained 4Brm B.v home Quiet court location with large secure backyard Carport, L.U.Garage & covered outdoor entertaining area
5 Hillview Court, Leongatha $349,000
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120 Mitchells Road, Leongatha – SOLD 5 Davis Court, Leongatha – SOLD 8 Elaine Court, Leongatha – SOLD 13 Watt Street, Leongatha - SOLD 750 Dollar Road, Dumbalk – SOLD 96 McCartin Street, Leongatha - SOLD 26 Griffin Road, Leongatha – U/C 1 Edward Street, Meeniyan – U/C 25 Eccles Way, Leongatha – U/C 2/61 Shingler Street, Leongatha - U/C 60 St Ellens Road, Mirboo North – SOLD 50 Baromi Road, Mirboo North - SOLD 7 Grandridge East, Mirboo North - SOLD 1/20 Allen Street, Mirboo North – U/C 5 Allen Street, Mirboo North - SOLD
A GREAT STARTER ? ? ?
2 Brm home on large block. Rear lane access, north facing opposite rail trail Property with endless potential
Would you like to see your property listed here too? Phone our office today on 5662 5800
26 Inglis Avenue, Mirboo North
$155,000
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5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
www.stockdaleleggo.com.au
COMPLETE PACKAGE ? ? ?
Stunning home, cedar windows, new plumbing & wiring 4 BR's, open plan living, huge kitchen, SFH, RC Air Covered entertaining, dbl carport & L/U shed
30 Parr Street, Leongatha $359,000 Sole Agent
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LOCATION, RENOVATED AND VIEWS ? ? ?
Large family brick home on 20 acres with views Renovated kitchen, bthrm & ensuite, polished boards Huge deck with views, triple garage & triple carport
49 Kooraman Road, Leongatha $669,000 Sole Agent 4
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SECLUDED HIDEAWAY ? ? ?
This magnificent hideaway is one of a kind Quality brick veneer home with huge living area's 20m indoor lap pool and an abundance of shedding
205 Harveys Rd, Leongatha $600,000
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
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It’s all good E
VERYTHING’S right in this home, but it doesn’t stop there, because stepping out the back door you’ll be im-
pressed by the huge covered outdoor area and the landscaped gardens. Polished hardwood floorboards welcome you at the front door and
throughout the living areas. The reverse cycle air conditioner and a built in wood heater will keep things cosy. There are three generously sized bedrooms plus
a study. Outside, there is a single lock up garage. The paved and covered outdoor area is a great spot for the kids to play all year round, and will also cater for the largest of gatherings. The terraced and landscaped rear yard caps off a delightful property. Come and see and you’ll agree, it’s all good.
LEONGATHA 11 Lee Parade Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922
$299,000 3
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Market stimulates growth for LJ Hooker
LJ STAR RealEstate www.thestar.com.au
HOOKER Inverloch was crowned one of the real estate network’s most successful offices at the 2014 Victoria and Tasmania awards on Saturday night.
Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294
LJ Hooker Inverloch won the Best Business Growth award for the increase in the value of sales they secured for clients in the previous 12 months. “In the past 12 months, we’ve seen the market embrace the lowest interest rate levels on record,’’ LJ Hooker Inverloch director Allan Mann said. “This has resulted in an increase in transactions and, in many cases, some premium results for sellers. “There is definitely a trend for more buyers recognising the quality lifestyle and investment opportunities located in
leongatha.landmarkharcourts.com.au
and around Inverloch.’’ LJ Hooker CEO Grant Harrod congratulated LJ Hooker Inverloch on receiving its award. “LJ Hooker Inverloch’s growth can be attributed to their professionalism and commitment to their customers,” said Mr Harrod. “LJ Hooker Inverloch is representative of the various teams that make up our national network and maintain our position as Australia’s most recognised and trusted name in real estate.” LJ Hooker Inverloch also went home with an award for Top Country Office, third place. This award recognises the achievements of real estate specialists operating outside the metropolitan markets, and their ability to address the unique real estate needs of their communities.
Award winning office: Euan Wightman, Richard Taylor, Jenny Pulford, Skie Luke, chief operations of LJ Hooker Paul O’Regan and Allan Mann are part of the successful real estate team in Inverloch.
‘We get results’
NEW LISTING
POUND CREEK, BREATHTAKING VIEWS DUMBALK, FAMILY LIVING, RURAL SETTING BERRYS CREEK, 71 ACRES GRAZING ? ? ?
145 acres (58.6ha) with fantastic coastal & rural views Country style 3 bedroom home, loads of living space Rolling pastures, excellent shedding and stock yards
$980,000
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Located on 2000m2 block, 3 large bdrms, 2 bthrms 3 living areas plus large rumpus, 7x7m garage The option to purchase adjoining 3 blocks
LEONGATHA, HEAPS OF FAMILY APPEAL POUND CREEK, 49 ACRES ? ?
Character filled 3 B/R, master with ensuite, BIRs, updated bathroom 2 separate living rooms and central kitchen. 1440 m² block which provides a level of privacy.
$399,000
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Beautiful lifestyle property with 4 bdrm BV home Gentlyrolling,wateredbydams&boreexcellentshedding Inlet views and only minutes drive to Inverloch
$649,000
GLENYS FOSTER BARRY REDMOND 0477 622 298 0477 622 292
Prominently grey soil, small areas of hill Fenced into 3 main paddocks with 3 dams Ideal turnout paddock with a scattering of native gums
$5,200 per acre
$315,000
‘Twelve Oaks’
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Neat unit within walking distance to all facilities 2 bdrms, open plan living, breakfast bar, RC/AC Single garage, rear yard offering great privacy.
$260,000
MEG EDWARDS SARAH PRICE 0429 841 555 0439 885 078
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Spacious 4 bdrm home, study & 2 separate living In ground salt water pool with alfresco dining area 16 Panel Solar System, rc/ac & open fire place
$459,000
LEONGATHA, PERFECT DOWNSIZER ? ? ?
LEONGATHA, THAT SOMETHING SPECIAL
LEONGATHA, A HIDDEN GEM
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Exquisite residential building block comprising 5423m² Ideal building site to capture the views Easy walking distance to schools & sporting facilities
$260,000
47 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
167 acres - all the hard work’s done T
HIS excellent 167 acre grazing property is well fenced and is subdivided into 16 paddocks with internal lane ways in place allowing for ease of management. It is located in a high rainfall area with plentiful water supplied from five dams. Approximately 90 per cent of the property is tractorable allowing the option of hay or silage to be cut off a large portion of the property. The property has excellent pastures and is consistently renovated with good fertilizer history. The property offers great infrastructure with heaps of shedding with power
connected including a large machinery shed, two haysheds, workshop and lock up shed. Good stockyards with cattle crush and loading ramp are included. Located in the Strzelecki Ranges, the land has panoramic views of the surrounding countryside with numerous house sites to pick from. It’s a very clean farm with all the hard work already done. An additional 33 acres are available if required by negotiations which includes three titles: 4.29 acres and 1.4 acres both with current planning permits to build a dwelling, and 27.5 acres
FOR SALE COASTAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY 836 Lees Road, Venus Bay ALE5200031
HALLSTON 2365 Grandridge Rd Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Jason Harris 0417 640 079 SOLE AGENT
$695,000
This block of land is approximately 4.05 ha in size and is positioned within the coastal park area of the 3rd estate of Venus Bay. Currently the site is used for camping, and has access to coastal reserve inlet beach for fishing or swimming. Vehicle access is via a gate to the coastal park, and the property is one of only 4 properties within this park. Call today for more information. ALE5200032
Venus Bay Office Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822
Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244
5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA
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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
133 Jupiter Boulevard
$220,000 5663 7111
18A BENT STREET, LEONGATHA
UNIT 18, 17 MCDONALD STREET, LEONGATHA
18 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA
7 ELAINE COURT, LEONGATHA
• 3 bedroom home with ensuite and WIR • 2 living areas, landscaped gardens • Excellent location, opposite McIndoe Park
• 2 bedroom unit in ‘The Grange’ • 2 Reverse Cycle A/C’s, Dishwasher • Single car lock up garage
• Brick Veneer close to schools • 2nd living area • Well maintained inside & out
• 3 bedroom, ensuite to master • Open plan kitchen/dining/living • Double carport, 6m x 9m shed
$349,000
$280,000
$249,000
$365,000
82 A CRE S
1 DANNOCK STREET, LEONGATHA
245 ST ELLENS ROAD, BERRYS CREEK
25 ECCLES WAY, LEONGATHA
9 SILVERBACK PLACE, LEONGATHA
• 3 bedroom extremely neat home • Large block with a lock up shed • Secure lock up rear yard
• 3br period home on 82 acres • SFH, RC/AC, BIR’s, bath & Shower • Stables, Arena, hay & machinery sheds
• As NEW 4 bedroom home with ensuite and WIR • Caeserstone benchtops & natural gas ducted heating • Double garage, landscaped gardens. Solar hot water.
• Builders own, 4 bedroom + Study • Formal lounge + family room • Low maintenance secure rear yard
$190,000
$795,000
$379,000
$438,000
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Be enchanted in Loch F
ROM the moment you walk through the gates of number 11 Victoria Road, Loch, you will feel the charm of yesteryear with casual cottage gardens and a meandering path leading you to the front door of this 1911c Federation home. This home has been fully and tastefully restored with attention paid to detail so that all attributes of this lovely home are combined with comfort and lifestyle. Walk through the front door of this magnificent home and you can feel the wow factor as you are engulfed in history, quality and comfort. Original Baltic pine flooring and 11foot high ceilings welcome you and you instantly feel at home. Features include a new kitchen designed for efficiency and practicality, breakfast bar, ample drawer and cupboard space with soft closing drawers, commercial standard gas cooking and plenty of Caesarstone bench space. The kitchen opens to a spacious and light family/living area, which includes a reverse cycle heat and cool system. A separate cozy wood heated dining room is perfect for entertaining or spending meal times with loved ones. The spacious master bedroom has a full ensuite and a decadent claw foot bath, built in robes plus a window box seat. The second bedroom is huge and has the added character of an open fireplace. A third bedroom is unique in style and could have a multitude of other uses if not required for sleeping. Step out through the rear French doors to
a fully enclosed timber deck that is perfect for outdoor living, entertaining, barbeques, morning coffee/reading the paper. A very private space is included with an outdoor gas pizza oven, storage cupboards, protective blinds and overlooking the rear cottage garden and relaxing views of the distant rolling green hills of Loch. This outstanding property is zoned township and offers opportunities to combine residential living with commercial or retail use. A separate yet attached office/studio is perfect for a multitude of uses such as studio, gallery, office, and therapy practice or retail shop – alternatively it can be used for additional accommodation. The fully lock up 16mx7.2m garage is a man’s paradise which can be accessed via the rear lane and remote roller door. There is plenty of room for vehicles, workshop and storage - a true man’s cave. The trendy Loch village is within 40 minutes of Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Pakenham and Bass Coast beaches and only one hour to Melbourne CBD. Homes of this quality very rarely come along in the heart of historical Loch Village. An inspection is a must, you will not be disappointed. In fact Elders is having an open for inspection this Sunday, August 10, at 10am-11.am at 11 Victoria Road, Loch. This will coincide with the lovely Loch winter market. If you would like to inspect at another time or have any questions, please contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312 or Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.
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*To spend at one of our participating local food venue of your choice TO ENTER: Like our page - The Great Southern Star Newspaper, share this post & send us your favourite original/adjusted recipe via Facebook Message (complete with ingredient list, method, photo of the dish and your name or headshot) Your recipes could also be selected to print in our monthly - Winter Food Feature 1 winner will receive a $100 voucher - competition closes Thursday August 28, 2014 and one entry per week per person.
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Steamed Ginger Pudding Recipe by Kylie Strong Ingredients (serves 12)
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3 cups self-raising flour 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 175 grams unsalted butter 2/3 cup sugar 400g Jar Stem ginger in Syrup (I like Hong Kong 'Tung chun' brand usually available from Chinese supermarkets or Sri Lankan Spice shops.)
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4 Eggs 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 ºC (350 ºF) 2. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside. 3. In another mixing bowl cream butter and sugar and beat well. Add eggs one a time mixing thoroughly. 4. Remove stem ginger from the jar carefully with a fork, saving he remaining syrup left in the jar for a later step. Either chop up ginger with a knife or pulse in a food processor until chopped. Pulsing is necessary otherwise you will end up with a paste, which is ok but you lose any texture. Add chopped ginger to the butter/sugar/egg mixture. 5. Add sifted flour/baking powder that you set aside earlier & warm milk to the mixture and mix until combined. The mixture should be a soft dropping consistency.
If the mix is too dry you can always add a little more milk if needed. 6. Pour the ginger syrup that was left in jar into the bottom of a well-buttered baking dish (I find a 20cm square tin cooks the most evenly) and then carefully spoon your batter mixture over the top. Cover the baking dish with foil. 7. Place baking dish into another larger baking tray and then pour enough water into that tray to come halfway up the sides of the dish. 8. Bake for about 1 ½ to 2 hours at around 180ºc (maybe 170ºc if fan forced, depending on your oven) until the pudding feels firm and springy to touch in the centre and has loosened from the sides of the tin. 9. Carefully turn out into a plate and serve hot with cream or custard or vanilla ice cream.
Note: if there is any syrupy cake (after baking) stuck to the bottom of tin I just scrape that off and spread back over the top of the steamed cake, as per the image below. *Variation: If you are real ginger lover like me add a heaped teaspoon of powdered ginger when sifting the flour for an extra ginger kick!
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The Good Life
Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
Bands count down to battle THE Battle of the Bands, a big night of non-stop music, is hotting up. Four local bands will do battle in the South Gippsland heat on Saturday, August 9 at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. One of the three judges is John Rhys who was the bass guitarist for the iconic Australian band Men at Work.
Barbara Livingstone and Elly Poletti are the other two judges. Elly is heavily involved in the theatre and music industry and performed in the Wonthaggi Theatre Group production of Cabaret. Bands are judged on a range of criteria: punctuality, musicianship, stage craft and how they engage with the audience. The winning band ad-
Fourteenth Annual
FOSTER FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Hosted by FAMDA See up to 20 plays in 2 days YOUTH PLAY FESTIVAL Saturday 9:30 - 1:45 Adults $5 Students & Children FREE
Festival session start times Saturday 9:30am |2:15pm|7:30pm | Sunday 11am For play schedule see www.famda.org.au FAM430096 Festival pass: $25 or $10 per session
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vances to the Regional Finals and the Grand Final is held at the annual Push Over festival in March. The Battle of the Bands competition showcases young musicians from around Victoria, giving them the opportunity to perform, gain local exposure, and win their way to that coveted spot on the Push Over festival line up. In battle are Limestreak, Imperious, Dawn Patrol and Rockband. Headline act is local band Rockenspiel and the evening will also feature a guest appearance by valley band, Half the Sky. Doors to the free, fully supervised, drug and alcohol free event open at 5pm. No pass-outs. The event is government funded and aims to assist young people with an interest in the music industry. As organising committee members, all of whom are between 14 and 20 years old, Leongatha Secondary College VCE students Stephen Loftus and Rebecca Dowthwaite, have attended training and development workshops and gained invaluable experience in event management.
Event management: from left, Stephen Loftus and Rebecca Dowthwaite are part of the youth committee which has worked hard to stage this year’s Battle of the Bands.
Artist inspired by South Gippsland By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI artist Adrian Johnson has an incredible talent for capturing South Gippsland’s beautiful landscapes. He began his painting career in the early ’80s by joining the Wonthaggi Art Group. His pieces can now be viewed in the Wonthaggi Artspace Gallery.
SAINT PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL
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August 23, 7:30pm until late $25 per person, BYO drinks and nibbles
For table bookings, Please call Debbie on 0407 343 090 or Alison on 5655 1763 (after hours only)
Work of art: Adrian Johnson points out his painting Dunes in the Bunurong.
Coal Creek FARMERS’ MARKET COMPOSTING MASTERCLASS AND SO MUCH MORE! THIS SATURDAY 8AM-12.30PM
All the most delicious ingredients from around the region are here, ready for you to turn them into hearty winter fare.. 10.00am – Veg growing tips with Meredith from Grow Lightly. 10.15am – Learn the art of composting with Neil & Kaye Coxon
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SUNDAY AUGUST 10 DOORS OPEN 2PM | Tickets $25
WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S CLUB 65-83 GRAHAM ST, WONTHAGGI Ph. 5672 1083
Drop by the Korumburra Secondary College VCAL students' stall and try their delish soup. There'll be organic bread, fresh fish, vegies, free-range eggs, meat, chutneys, wines, seedlings and lots more local goodies.
Other markets to visit:
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He was self taught and developed his own representational and traditional style. As his passion grew by attending workshops, Johnson was able to gain sufficient knowledge of the painting process and developed his own style of capturing the light in the landscape. “I try to achieve a determined work practice to help solve problems that may arise during the painting process,” he said. “Varying my technique and subject throws up many challenges. I believe working in this manner improves my development as a landscape painter.” Inspired to learn by Australian impressionists Peter Smales, Max Wilks, and English painter David Curtis, Mr Johnson has exhibited and painted extensively throughout Victoria and New South Wales with watercolour artist Bob Pelchen. “I’m also inspired by the local landscape,” the artist said. “I’ve lived here most of my life and have run around the sand dunes at the beaches.” Johnson is a past recipient of the Bass Coast acquisitive award and has been invited to judge at many local art shows. He recently sent away his entry to Sale’s Gippsland Gallery for the biannual John Leslie Art Prize for landscape and is waiting to hear the result.
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The Good Life Play time in Foster Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
A ONE act play festival provides its participants with a friendly competition and its audience with a huge variety of entertainment with comedies and dramas, realistic plays and fantasy. It is a great opportunity for our community to experience theatre by viewing a huge variety of plays close to home and without spending a fortune.
The one act play is the theatrical equivalent of the short story, where with few actors and a simple set and limited time, the playwright, director and actors is compelled to focus on particular characters, plot, narrative and ideas. A good one act play should be a pretty intense experience. FAMDA is playing host to its fourteenth festival of one-act plays this weekend, August 9 and 10 August, and people are invited to call in
at the Foster Arts Centre any time from Saturday morning until late Sunday afternoon to sample a feast of theatrical delights. People can choose to see every play in the festival or they can drop in for just a short while to view something of special interest or at a time which particularly suits them. Thanks to enticing prize money made possible by generous sponsorship from the Toora and Foster Branch of the Bendigo Bank, this
Compost magic at market IT’S the perfect time of year to prepare your garden for spring. Fertile soil provides the best start for vegies, fruit trees and everything you’re growing. One sustainable way to improve your soil health is composting. But what is the best way to turn your scraps into nutrient rich plant food? The Coal Creek Farmers’ Market has always been a place where some of the best vegie growers in the region have been sharing their knowledge with market-goers, and this Saturday Kay and Neil Coxon will be making an appearance on the community stage to take a composting masterclass. You might’ve already seen an example of their gardening skills in the bountiful vegie boxes of the Milpara Men’s Shed Community Garden at the Korumburra Hospital. They, along with Peter Walker, Doug Curphy and a myriad of helpers have turned the simple space into an edible oasis. The food grown isn’t just for show, it’s a vital part of the Milpara Community House Food Bank. More than 80 casseroles and soups have been cooked with the produce and shared with people who need a hand. And what doesn’t make it into the delicious meals gets returned to the soil in the
form of compost.The crew at the community garden has just constructed a new compost bin using recycled pallets and are beginning to fill them. Come down to the market this Saturday and learn how to get your own compost bins started. Neil and Kay will give a demonstration at about 10.15am just after Meredith from Grow Lightly’s monthly veg talk, so you’ll be armed with the all of the right info to prepare for a bountiful season. The Korumburra Secondary College VCAL students have turned some fresh local produce into flavoursome soups and they’ll be there on the day too, so make sure you drop by for a hearty serve. All of your favourite local producers will be there bright and early with fresh fare to try and buy. And if you’ve got a little bit of extra money on the day, a donation towards the Milpara Community House Food Bank would go a long way towards helping the volunteers provide food for fellow locals in times of need. Bring the family, shopping bags and a pen and paper so you don’t miss any of the veg garden gems being shared. The market goes from 8am – 12.30pm at the Coal Creek car park, fingers crossed for some super springish weather.
Back then: award winners at FAMDA’s 2013 One Act Play Festival, from left, Sean Hand, Brett Hyland, Imogen Martin, John Jennings and Genya Mik (Pop Culture Theatre); Jeanette Dunn, Meg Dunn and Peter Noble (Nuworks Theatre); Alison Drury (manager Foster Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank); Tom Blackburn and Fiona Carter (ARK Theatre); Michael Mace (Adelphi Players); and Edwin Coad (FAMDA president). year FAMDA has attracted 20 entries to the festival. The youth section will launch the festival at 9.30am on Saturday with plenty of local involvement coming from students from Foster and Toora primary schools plus Koonwarra Village School entering plays. Tribes Theatre and Education, who run classes in both Foster and Leongatha, have entered two youth plays and Pop Culture Theatre from Melbourne is providing some extra competition. The adult plays will be presented over three ses-
sions, the first commencing at 2.15pm Saturday, an evening session starting at 7.30pm Saturday and the final run of plays beginning from 11am Sunday. This year there are more Gippslanders to be seen on stage than in recent years. Tribes’ adult entry is Still Life, a drama by Foster writer, Chris Dickins. Mike and Jo Street, David Tattersall and Melita Tough make up the cast that will perform on Saturday afternoon. Here There and Everywhere Theatre from the Latrobe Valley and a new com-
pany called Impact Theatre based in Warragul will also be on stage on Saturday afternoon while Phillip Island Offshore Theatre will perform on Saturday night. Melbourne companies coming to the festival include Pop Culture, Nuworks, Peridot, Warrandyte and Ark Theatre all of whom have won awards previously at the South Gippsland OneAct Play Festival. Despite the competitive element, the Foster festival is always a friendly and social occasion, with audience members and theatre compa-
nies being given the choice of concert style seating or sitting at tables with their own drinks and nibbles. Why not give it a try? A festival pass entitles you to see every play in the festival for $25 or you can come for just a short while at $10 per session. Festival passes and session tickets will be on sale at the door throughout the festival. Entry for the youth plays is just $5 for adults with children being admitted free. Full details of the program schedule can be found on www.famda.org.au.
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Farming Insight Facial eczema alert success A COMBINATION of good luck and good management has seen the facial eczema high-risk season pass without any major outbreaks. Facial eczema is a liver condition caused by cows eating a fungal spore that grows in pasture litter during warm and moist weather. With little or nothing that can be done to prevent the fungus developing,
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Quality defies July trend THERE were approximately 1250 export and 100 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 170 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a cheaper market. With the very limited run of young cattle offered, averages were not obtained for these categories. Quality was good for a July yarding, with some very good grown steers and bullocks available in the offering of nearly 700, although demand eased after last week’s highs. Grown steers slipped 8c to 13c, while the bullocks slipped 4c to 8c and the Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers eased 5c to 8c/kg. Most weights and grades were represented in the cows, and prices slipped 2c to 6c for most, while the heavy weight bulls sold around firm for most and 5c/ kg dearer for the B muscled animals. A couple of vealers sold to a top of 205c/kg. A handful of yearling heifers showing good finish made between 172c and 193c/kg. Grown steers showing good finish sold between 190c and 211c, with the leaner two scores between 180c and 200c/kg. Well finished bullocks made from 187c to 213c, with the two scores from 185c to 194c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 154c to 169c, with the crossbred portion from 168c to 190c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 120c and 134c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 130c and 156c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made from 158c to 191c/kg. The next sale draw - August 6 and 7: 1. Rodwells, 2. David Phelan, 3. SEJ, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott, 6. Elders.
Wednesday, July 30 BULLOCKS 12 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 6 B. & E. Coplin, Warragul 17 P. & M. Kennedy, Nerrena 13 K. & J. Rattle T/A Whitelaw Park Angus, Whitelaw 15 D. Timmins, Glengarry 14 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha
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Farming Insight
Lift likely for beef A LOOMING shortage of cattle and robust global demand for beef may provide a more positive outlook for Gipplsand cattle producers. Landmark’s Terry Ginnane said it is very hard to predict what is going to happen to cattle prices long term. “There is an expectation prices will rise later this year, but how much benefit we will see here is unknown,” he said. “It will depend on the
season in spring and how many cattle come out of other areas once the selling season starts in November/December. “For South Gippsland, it is normal for prices to come back in winter. We see fewer cattle yarded, and the quality tends to drop off. “For the next month in the lead up to spring, that is what we can expect here.” Mr Ginnane said the beef industry is simply supply and demand; if the demand is there the prices will go up. “The market in South
Gippsland is seasonal, and usually when our cattle start to get ready for sale, numbers invariably increase and prices go down,” he said. “When prices are high over spring, our fat cattle market drops off. It is also the time restockers are looking to purchase cattle and are faced by higher prices, which cuts into their margins.” Mr Ginnane said while the market in South Gippsland tends to remain fairly consistent year after year, this year has been a bit strange. “It has been interest-
Dairy honour: Barrie Allan (second from left) celebrates his milking milestone with, from left, son Brett Allan, wife Sue Allan and daughter Tanya Privitera.
50,000 milkings BARRIE Allan from Inverlair Heights Jersey Stud in Mardan recently celebrated milking cows and supplying Murray Goulburn (formally Leongatha Butter Factory) Leongatha for 60 years. His family celebrated with a family lunch
at McCartins Hotel, Leongatha. Murray Goulburn field officer Jo Duffy presented Barrie with a box of chocolates noting his achievement. A quick calculation revealed Barrie has milked the cows almost 50,000 times - that’s a lot of milk and a lot of early mornings. It’s a family affair at
Inverlair Heights Jersey Stud, run by Barrie and his wife Sue - who originally came from Melbourne and never imagined a life on a dairy farm growing up - and their children and their families: daughter Tanya and her husband Con, and children Levi and Ava, and their son Brett and his wife Zoe, and their son Jordan.
ing because the price for top bullocks has lifted, but not many of the other markets have seen this rise,” he said. “There haven’t been any price increases in the domestic market for the past three or four months at least.” Mr Ginnane said locally, prices for quality prime bullocks have been quite good for a couple of months now, which were poor earlier in the year. “There were a lot of cattle on the market, and there was good demand from overseas, but not enough kill space,” he said. “On a bright note, there is works scheduled to open in Dandenong in November, which will cater for the export market. “So many abattoirs have closed down over the last 20 years.” It does seem some of the big exporters throughout Australia are expanding their businesses, which Mr Ginnane said has benefitted the local market. “Buyers from Thomas Foods International have been consistently coming to the Koonwarra market for the last few months, which has helped competition and prices,” he said. “In the long run, we want prices to go higher, but we want to keep the industry sustainable.” Meat and Livestock Australia’s manager for market information and analysis Tim McRae said by June 2015 the Australian cattle herd was forecast to have fallen to 26.1
million head – the lowest level in almost two decades. “This is the impact of expansive and severe drought through the key cattle producing regions of Queensland and NSW. In turn, the national cattle slaughter has continued at rarely seen levels for over 18 months, and will significantly reduce the amount of cattle available for processing or exporting in coming years,” he said. “The sustained high adult cattle slaughter levels of the past 24 months, combined with near record live cattle shipments, have eroded the production capacity of the Australian herd heading into the second half of 2014. “But with the inevitable tightening of supply, prices for Australian cattle are forecast to increase into next year, bringing them back in line with global cattle and beef prices. “The limiting factor in a price turnaround for the Australian market will be seasonal conditions for the remainder of 2014 and the northern 2014-15 wet season – which will be key to watch.”
FOR LEASE 220 ACRES Foster North Area Ideal Dairy Run Off Block $25000 P/A Weeds and fencing maintained. STE3810653
By Sarah Vella
FOR PRIVATE SALE A/C Breeder 10 x Springing Friesian Heifers $1760 inc GST 15 x Springing Friesian X Heifers $1430 inc GST 4 x Springing Jersey Heifers $1100 inc GST The above heifers all sired by the stud Bundalong Friesian Bull. Calving to jersey bulls from August 10 onwards Contact: Alex Dixon Mob: 0409 581 935 Email alex.dixon@elders.com.au
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35 x Jersey/Friesian X springing to Walacedale Jersey Bull. To commence calving mid/late August Asking $1650 inc GST
WANTED
Unjoined Friesian Heifers 4-10 months old. 120-190kg Local Delivery Price $1650 inc GST Contact: Michael Foote Mob: 0427 162 370 Email: michael.foote@elders.com.au
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CLEARING SALE STORE SALE Thursday 14th August at 11am A/c E & R Dunning (Property Sold) 1010 Outtrim-Leongatha Road, Outtrim FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, HAY, STEEL & SUNDRIES
Massey Ferguson 275 Tractor 2WD with Front End Loader, Massey Ferguson 40 Industrial Front End Loader, Slasher 6ft, Grader Blade 8ft, 200Lt Spray Unit with 2m Boom, 1000Lt Poly Tank, Trailer 6x4 with Crate, “Granberg” Petrol Driven Mulcher, 3 x Mechanical Elect Motor Wood Splitters (Need Work), Arc Welder, Lawn Mower, Davey Fire Fighting Pump, Air Compressor, Old Metal Lathe,Trolley Jacks, Power Grease Gun, Step Ladders, assort Valves & Brass Fittings, Hay Rings, Saw Bench, Bumper Bars for Landcruiser Hilux & Twin Cab Hilux, Elect Fence Equip, Nuts & Bolts, Assort Fencing Wire, Block & Tackle, Sprinklers on Stands, Steel Posts, 3 x Fire Hose Reels, Aluminium Ramps, Flat Alum Ramp, 1 ½” Poly Pipe Lengths, Thick Steel Plate, C Section Lengths, Gal Expanded Metal Grate, Cliplock Roofing, Corrugated Iron Sheets, Assort Steel Pip Lengths 1” to 6” Diam, Mesh Rolls, Wrought Iron Gates & Fencing Panels, Assort Timber, Pine Posts, Steel Wagon Wheels, Work Bench, Fire Extinguishers, WagonWheels. Hay Round Bales x 100 in Shed. Number system will apply Terms - Strictly Cash, EFTPOS or Cheque on day of sale Lunch & refreshments available Parking at Outtrim Reserve
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Looking up: Landmark livestock agent Terry Ginnane said the local beef market may benefit from a national reduction in cattle numbers, but it is unknown how much.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 Starting at 10am A/C JOHN GILIAM ‘ASHDALE’ DUMBALK, ANNUAL DRAFT 90 Angus steer weaners, 10-11 months old by Truro, Authoringa and Dunoon Blood bulls. Yard weaned, drenched and vaccinated. Top quality and very quiet. (SEJ) A/C ‘MANUKA PARK’ 70 Angus steers, 16-18 months, very quiet. (ELDERS) A/C J & K HILLIAR, ‘RIVERVIEW’ MIRBOO. (BREEDER) 75 Angus steer calves, 12 months, weaned & drenched.by Truro & Yancowinna bulls. (SEJ) A/C M & C RUSSELL, GLEN FORBES (BREEDER) 20 Angus/Hereford x mixed sex weaners By Yancowinna Bulls. (SEJ) A/C T WILSON, MARDAN 30 Angus steers, 10 months. By Leawood & Wattlewood Bulls. Weaned, drenched & vaccinated. (LANDMARK) A/C JP & SK BURNS, TARWIN LOWER 25 Charolais/Angus x and Gelbvith/Angus x steers. 10-11 months. Drenched 1/7 & two x 5 in 1. (LANDMARK) A/C SOMERSLEIGH FARMS 25 Red Angus cows and heifers, PTIC to Red Angus bulls to commence calving 7/8. 9 Red Angus cows and calves. (SEJ) A/C LIONEL HOLDINGS, YANAKIE, PROPERTY LEASED 19 Angus cows and calves, 1 month old, to be sold in age groups. (SEJ)
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Farming Insight Nice sheep: Athlone sheep farmer Ben Hatch with two of his 2013 drop Southdown rams, which will be shown at the Geelong National Southdown Show in early October.
Keeping an eye on the Kiwis
By Sarah Vella
A RECENT trip to New Zealand has helped Athlone sheep farmer Ben Hatch learn more about how the country farms its sheep. He took the trip for two reasons: to source new genetics for his Southdown
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stud, and to get an overview of general farming practices throughout New Zealand. “I am chasing genetics that include very strong lamb survival, rapid growth, early maturity and good muscling,” he said. “I feel Australian terminal ram breeders seem to be focussing too much on growth alone. Their sheep are getting too raw boned and are not carrying enough muscle.” Mr Hatch was also keen to see how New Zealanders manage their sheep farms, particularly their intensive grazing techniques. After flying into Auckland and spending a few days exploring the tourist sites, such as glow worm caves and Rotorua, Mr Hatch ended up in Wairarapa. While there he visited Roddy McKenzies’ property at Kopuaranga, which landed him on the front page of the Wairarapa Times – Age. “In New Zealand the farmers were very impressed that an Australian would come over there to learn more about their farming practices,” he said. “I think that is how I ended up on the front page.” Mr Hatch looked at two other sheep operations on the North Island before heading to Christchurch and a few more days on the tourist trail. “While in Christchurch, I had a look at the earthquake damage and the rebuild. There is an incredible amount of work going on there,” he said. “There is a town called Akaroa on a peninsular which has amazing terrain on the drive in. As you are coming into the town, you’re surrounded by steep gullies. “It was pretty amazing to see some of the terrain New Zealanders farm.” Then it was to the north of Christchurch, where Mr Hatch visited a grain seed growing business and another sheep farm. “I went to visit a farmer running 650 ewes on 120 acres, which is something I really wanted to see,” he said. “This was similar to what I am doing at home, where I run 340 sheep on 60 acres. I discovered a few things I am going to try but mainly confirmed what I want to do is going
to work. “Ninety nine per cent of people don’t learn from other people’s mistakes. I want to be in the one per cent of people who see what others do wrong and try to avoid it.” Mr Hatch visited two more sheep farms, one of which was also running a free range piggery. “It was interesting when looking at the mixed operation to see how they incorporated one with the other,” he said. “The other property was running five different sheep studs, also on a quite intensive system.” One of the aims of the trip was to discover new bloodlines for Mr Hatch’s own Southdown stud, Three Oaks. “I have bloodlines that are pretty well unrelated to anything else in Australia,” he said. “The Southdowns only have a small genetic pool, which means my rams could be more marketable as stud rams if people are looking for a different bloodline.” For Mr Hatch, the trip was a valuable learning experience and he now has a list of the better studs he visited from which he intends to buy rams. “The rams are being shorn at the end of September, so I will go back early October to purchase a couple then,” he said. “The aim is to get a group together to try and import a number of rams at once to reduce costs; otherwise I will collect semen and import.” “I am not a big believer in numbers on a computer screen, I am more interested in stockmanship and judging animals by eye,” he said. “I find I am better off spending time with my sheep and seeing what other peoples sheep are like rather than relying on a computer telling me what they are like.” Mr Hatch said it was quite surprising to see how similar New Zealand is to Australia, just on a smaller scale. “Another surprising thing was the amount of merino sheep they farm and the dry, arid parts of the country,” he said. “I was impressed with some of the big centre pivot irrigation set ups growing kale for dairy cattle, and the general landscape of New Zealand. It can be dead flat; then shoot up like a wall.”
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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 CHILD BOOSTER SEAT. HiPOD brand. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0407 444 051. FIBREGLASS CANOPY. Suit 6’x 6’6”Tray. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0407 863 356. DINING SETTING. 5 Piece. Timber. Cherry pattern fabric. Round table top. Has some scratches. Also navy blue cream lace table cloth to fit. $50. the lot. Ph. 0402 629 900. WHEEL COVERS. Streetwize brand. Never used. Silver. 14”$15. Ph. 0488 105 451. ORCHIDS. Large. 1100 high x 1100 wide. 1 with 5 spikes in concrete pot. 1with 8 spikes in plastic pot. Both $25 each. Ph. 5662 3807. DRESSING GOWN. Maroon with white trim. size 20. Very warm. $10. Ph. 0488 999 005. MATTRESS & BASE. Queen size on castors. Excellent condition. $50. ph. 0488 999 005. GLASS SHEETS. 195cm high glasshouse. 20 available. Toughened. 4mm, 8 of each 120cm & 90cm wide. $5 the lot. Ph. 5668 6301. RED BRICKS. Very clean. Stacked but not on pallet. manual pick up only. $50 per 300 ono. Ph. 5668 6301. WATER FILTER. Pura Vitali Aqua. Ceramic. Freestanding. Cream colour with brass tap. $10. Ph. 0498 532 554. OIL FILLED COLUMN HEATER. Vulcan 13 Fin. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0427 404 959. AVON AFTERSHAVE COLLECTIBLES. Black Motorbike with Wild Country $15. Green Vintage Car, empty $10. Ph. 0427 404 959. COMPUTER DESK. 2 Piece. With office chair. Adjustable with arms. $50 the lot or $25 each. Ph. 5655 2558. RECIPE BOOKS. American Encyclopaedia of Cooking, 2 volumes of Mrs Beaton’s Cooking, Complete preserving and Freezing. Plus several other comprehensive recipe books. $50 the lot. Ph. 5655 2558. BOOKCASES. Matching two. Solid timber. Antique green. Very Nice. $50 each. Ph. 0407 552 755. NATIONAL BANK CALENDARS. Sealed. 1978/82/83/92/93/95/96/2000/ $20. Ph. 5668 1281. CAMPER BED & 2 MATTRESSES. Fold up. metal frame. Good condition. $40. Ph. 5668 1281. LEAF BLOWERS. Two. Ryobi. With long leads. $50. Ph. 5672 2744.
LAWN EDGER. Two. $25. Ph. 5672 2744. MAN SHED TOOLS. $50. Ph. 5674 5601 or 0447 114 383. AMPLIFIER, CASSETTE RECORDER, PLAYER, TURNTABLE, RADIO. Kenwood. Plus 2 Peterson speakers. $50. Ph. 5674 5601or 0448 860 292. DOG JACKET. Water proof. Large. Excellent condition. $15. Ph. 5668 8180. RED BRICKS. Very clean. Stacked but not on pallet. Manual pickup only. $50 for 300 ono. ph. 5668 6301. BIKES & HELMETS. Ladies and gents (one of each) Good condition. $10 each. Ph. 5662 4970. MATTRESS RAILS. Suit up to a queen size bed. ideal for co sleeping with baby. $50. Ph. 5674 2747. BEACH TENT. As new. Never been used. $15. Ph. 5674 2747. HIGH CHAIR. Fold up. Adjustable height and harness. Padded seat. Swivel wheels. Removable tray. $30. Ph. 5663 5439. LOUNGE RECLINER. Soft green colour. Very good condition. $45. Ph. 5655 1264. SHOWER FRAME & DOOR. Frame:800x1880. Door: 750x1830.$20. Ph. 0418 905 551. HALL STAND. Blackwood. With storage box seat. Bevelled edge mirror incomplete. 1.7hx915w. $45 ono. Ph. 5662 2570. MACBOOK PRO HARD CASE. Brand new. Use Mac with the case on. Paid $50. Selling for $30. Ph. 0400 461 075 CAR RAMP. Steel. Excellent condition. $30. Ph. 5672 2330. GLADIOLI BULBS. 65. Red/orange flowers. $35. Ph. 0411 439 856. ‘SAFETY FIRST’ BED SIDE. Adjustable and removable. Good condition. To assist transition from cot to bed. $20. Ph. 0407 355 134. BAG OF DOLLS CLOTHES, RUGS & ACCESSORIES. Handmade and bought. great condition. $20. Ph. 5664 2310. DVD PLAYER. Conia. With remote control. Very good condition. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. CABINET. Glass fronted. Wooden. 3ft wide, 3ft high, 1ft 1inch deep. Like new. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. SNOW CHAINS. 14”-16”wheels. can send photo. $20. Ph. 0409 192 026. SNOW CHAINS. In case. flexible cable. used once. $50. Ph. 5662 2342. SKI BOOTS. Size 9½ - 10. Plus boot carrier. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. SNOW CHAINS. Easy Fit. $45. Ph. 5662 3556.
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Calling South Gippsland Employers
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Agribusiness Relationship Assistant • •
Work with progressive clients in the Ag Industry Part time position based in Leongatha (30 hours per week)
Do you like working with farmers? Are you looking for a new challenge and dynamic career opportunities? As an Agribusiness Relationship Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of administration services to meet client needs on behalf of the regional team of Agribusiness Relationship Managers. This challenging and varied role requires an experienced, professional team player to work within a small, dedicated team.
The Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP), now in its 19th year, con nues to provide Gippsland’s emerging Community Leaders with a cost effec ve leadership development program delivered over 10 months at loca ons throughout Gippsland.
Rural Finance is now a Division of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Limited. For more information and how to apply please visit the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank careers page www.bendigoadelaide.com.au
Applica ons for entry to the 2015 program year are now open.
Applications close 14th of August
An informa on session is being held in Korumburra on Wednesday 13 August 2014 at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra, commencing at 9:30 am.
Enquiries can be made to Jane King via our Rural Finance Bendigo office by emailing jane.king@ruralfinance.com.au. Full position description can be provided by request.
RSVP to the C4G Office on 5623 3219 or info@gipps.com.au GCLP is a Program of the Commi ee for Gippsland
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Service 3 year contract period Gippsland Southern Health Service is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified companies to undertake Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment maintenance service work for a 3 year period. GSHS operates this equipment across 3 sites and 3 monthly service intervals are required. The successful candidate must supply a current police check for each person on site and carry the relevant insurances and registrations to work as a contractor. The ability to work in a residential care environment is vital and presentation, confidentiality and communication is important. Please provide your interest in writing to the address below. Tender documents will be distributed to the short listed companies. The lowest hourly rate is not the only consideration as references and work quality will be considered. GSHS has approximately 270 air conditioning units and 80 refrigeration units under this contract. Further information may be obtained from the undersigned. Mark Withers Maintenance Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Telephone: 03 5667 5628 Email: Mark.withers@gshs.com.au Expressions of Interest close no later than 5pm Friday, 22nd August 2014.
Food System Project Officer: Part Time, Fixed Term The South Coast Primary Care Partnership is seeking an experienced professional in the role of Food System Project Officer. This position is located in Inverloch. It is part time, equvilant 3 days per week, .06 EFT, 3 month fixed term with the possibility of an extension. The Food System Project Officer is responsible for the delivery of the Connect Food Action project, which is a strategic approach to planning for fresh food locally. This project has been developed by a voluntary alliance of organisations known as the South Coast Food Policy Coalition. The project encompasses the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Local Government Areas. This initiative will require strong project management, data collection and analysis skills and experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop a final report focused on improving our local food system. The successful applicant will have: • Experience in project management and evaluation of community or public health programs, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships, • Experience analysing data & developing reports, • Relevant qualifications are preferred in health promotion, community development, nutrition or equivalent. For a copy of the position description please contact Kris Cousins on 5674 6407. To apply, please email or send a letter of application addressing the Key Selection Criteria, along with a copy of your curriculum vitae to Ms Julia Lomas, Health Promotion Coordinator, South Coast Primary Care Partnership, PO Box 105, Inverloch, 3996 or email hp@southcoastpcp.org.au Applications close 5pm Friday 22nd August 2014
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AGISTMENT WANTED Agistment required urgently for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.
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District Veterinary Officer
CHAINSAWS
Location: Leongatha Position No: DEPI 10566
END OF SEASON HAY SALE - Lucerne hay grown under irrigation at Woodside. First and third cut net wrapped rolls $60$70. Also first cut lucerne silage rolls @ $60 and pasture rolls and 3x3s @ $60. Plus delivery, plus GST. Ph: 5187-1313 or 0428-873313.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) currently seeks a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Veterinary officer interested in engaging with and improving primary production outcomes, biosecurity and animal welfare for our South Gippsland District, based at Leongatha.
We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna
District Veterinary Officers are required to work with and may manage a small team, within their district and across the Gippsland region to ensure the delivery of the major animal health projects – disease surveillance, livestock legislation and compliance activities, emergency preparedness, and traceability and auditing.
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The primary focus of the Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) programs of Biosecurity Victoria is to protect domestic and export markets for livestock products by preventing, monitoring and controlling animal diseases; protect public health by preventing, monitoring and controlling diseases transmissible from livestock to humans; and optimise the welfare of farm livestock.
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Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714
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DISPENSARY ASSISTANT UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited, community service agency. The agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland’s Board of Governance is now seeking applications from high calibre executives for the position of
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER For further information regarding the position and application process, in the ďŹ rst instance, please visit: www.ucgipps.org.au or contact Nikki Drummond, General Manager People and Culture on 5662 5150 / nikki.drummond@ucgipps.org.au All applicants must address the key selection criteria. Applications close 9am Monday 11 August 2014. UnitingCare Gippsland in an equal opportunity employer. We interview in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
SALES AND LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and computer skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel and Navision. Prior experience in enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), with an understanding of the supply chain environment. Principle responsibilities include: • Processing sales orders • Processing of Purchase orders – creating, following up and receipting • Vendor invoice entry • Weekly stock checks • Creating Transfer Orders in Navision as instructed If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via post or email to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 13th August 2014
FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry.$100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.
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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.
The successful applicant will operate under the direction of, and be responsible to the Gippsland Regional Veterinary Officer.
A unique opportunity exists for a Permanent Part Time Dispensary Assistant, keen to develop their career as a team member of Terry White Chemists, Leongatha. You will work alongside our dispensary team to support the dispensing Pharmacists. The skills and qualiďŹ cations that would assist you in obtaining this position are: • Sound understanding of general pharmacy product knowledge. • Basic computer skills. • Point of sale and dispensing program knowledge • Minimum CertiďŹ cate III (3) in Community Pharmacy. Please send your applications to hinesph@onestream.com.au Applications close 29th August 2014 Only those required for an interview will be contacted.
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The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand and enjoys brand parternships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seedhawk. Our South Gippsland dealership is seeking an experienced Service Technician to join its team based in Leongatha. The successful candidate will be involved in servicing a range of agricultural machinery, whilst providing exceptional support to customer service and sales. The key skills required for this role include: t &YQFSJFODF PG TFSWJDF XPSL PO BHSJDVMUVSBM NBDIJOFSZ PS TJNJMBS t 2VBMJmDBUJPOT JO EJFTFM IFBWZ NBDIJOFSZ TFSWJDJOH t &YDFMMFOU DVTUPNFS TFSWJDF BOE DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL XFMM XJUIJO B UFBN BOE JOEFQFEFOUMZ This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment. 1MFBTF GPSXBSE ZPVS BQQMJDBUJPO JO DPOmEFODF UP The Dealer Principal, CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland, PO Box 167, Leongatha, 3953 or email: anthony.blackshaw@claashc.com.au Applications close: 5pm, Monday, August 18, 2014.
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CARPET 8.9 carpet metres of Berber soft olive green - as new - inc. underlay, $500. 5664-2430.
HAY: 46 5x4 round bales $60 ea, small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $9 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 5664-1320. HAY & STRAW for sale. Size of bales: 8x4x3. Oats & Vetch mix, price $140 or Snail Medic clover $200, or barley straw $70. Freight available: Price plus GST & plus freight. Phone Mont Miller 0428-861159 or Joanne Geary 0427951091. HAY small squares $8, suitable horses, this season. 5655-2107.
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HAY Pasture hay, rye/ clover $125 plus GST. Winter Star 20% oats and 20% sub clover, no weeds with Hy-si, shedded $125 plus GST. 0407-052119. HAY 5’x4’ rolls, shedded, netwrapped, can deliver, $70 inc. GST. 0428177433. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. YAMAHA TTR 125, 2012 motorbike, bark busters, VGC, near new. Ph: 0457797488 after 6pm.
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bereavement thanks BOLGE - Armando. Amelia, Peter and Guilia and their families would like to sincerely thank their relatives and friends who attended Armando’s funeral, sent cards, flowers, phone calls and visited at home. A heartfelt thanks to Fr P. Kooloos, Dr Chris Perry, Paul Beck and staff and C.W.L. for their support at this sad time. Amelia.
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MARSHMAN - Isabel. My beautiful mum, so loving, gentle and kind. In my heart I hold you so dearly. In my life I miss you so much. Love you forever. Thel and family. xxx TAYLOR - Rodney John. 8.8.94 Dad as we ponder and reflect today on what might have been, 20 years have gone since we lost you. We continue to fulfil the dreams we started, but to have a yak while milking on the day’s events, to go for a fish, hunt or to hear your voice / encouragement while playing footy would be our wish today. STRENGTH, LOYALTY, HONOUR Give Mum, Nanna Marg hugs and kisses from us. Love Paul, Kate, Chloe, Jakob and Keely.
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deaths BRAY - William Charles (Bill). 7.12.1919 - 3.8.2014 Of Illawong, Cape Liptrap. Died peacefully at Prom Country House, Foster. Loved husband of Margie for 65 years. Dear father of Bill, Sue, Terry and Lyndie and father-in-law to Deb, John and Bern. Loving grandfather of Anna, Lizzie, Jess, Milly, Lucy, Tegan, Ash, Shannon and their partners. Proud great grandfather of Cooper and Alice.
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deaths FANNING Thomas James. Loved brother and brotherin-law of Mary and Bill (both dec). Loved uncle of Tom and Jennie, Sue and Bruce, Kevin and Lesley, Trevor and Leanne, Brian and Cheryl. Much loved great uncle of 14 and great great uncle of 17. Our fondest memories of a favourite uncle. LEWIS (nee Keighery) Maureen Winifred. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on July 31, 2014. Aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of Jack (dec). Loved daughter of Emily and Edward (both dec). Adored sister of Ned, Jack, Edna, Doris, Mick, Madge and Bill (all dec). At peace with her loved ones in heaven. LEWIS - Maureen. 06.11.1928 - 31.07.2014 Dearly loved and loving sister to Doris and Stan Hayler (both dec), adored aunt to Jim (dec), Kathleen (dec) and Alan Treadwell, Ken (dec) and Lois, Alan (dec), Terry and Diana, Betty and Joe Seuren, and all their families. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and the Keighery chain has now been rejoined. LEWIS - Maureen. 06.11.1928 - 31.07.2014 Special aunt to Betty and Joe Seuren. Loved and loving Auntie Mausie to Julie, Leonie, Ian and their families. We can no longer see you with our eyes, touch you with our hands, but we will always feel you in our hearts. Rest peacefully with your Jack. LEWIS - Mausie. Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2014. Dearly loved and adored auntie of Ann and Mick. Loved great auntie and great great auntie of Scott, Lauren and Brett, Georgie and Willow. Mausie, you were my second mum and I am going to miss you terribly, so thank you for all the wonderful times we shared together and now I have a lot of treasured memories that will stay with me forever. Rest in peace. Re-united with her beloved LuLu. LEWIS - Maureen. Thank you so much for being the beautiful caring lady you were. We feel so blessed to have had you in our lives. Kim, Lockie and family. WELLS - Laurence Norman (Laurie). April 3, 1926 - July 28, 2014. Passed away after a short illness in his 89th year. Loving and caring husband of Beryl (dec). Dearly loved father to Lynne and Russell, Yvonne, Norm and Gayle, Helen and Peter and Colin (dec). Proud Pa to 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A man with a heart of gold to whom family was foremost and friends were forever. Love you.
deaths WELLS - Laurence Norman (Laurie). Passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 in his 89th year. Dearest Dad of Lynne and Russell. Loved and loving Pa to Andrew, Martin and Karyn, Cyndi and Allen. Proud great grandpa to Maarli, Jada, Scarlet, Hazel and Zaki. A man of integrity and honesty who enjoyed nothing more than time with family and friends, sharing a drink, having a flutter on the daily double and watching the AFL on TV. We know how much you wanted to stay with us Dad and you tried so hard to do so. Resting now with Mum and Colin. ‘Luv U’ Dad. WELLS Laurence Norman. Passed away 28.7.2014. Much loved father to Helen, father-in-law to Peter. Pa to Kim (dec), Stephen and Merinda, Simon and Hannah. Great grandpa to Jayden and Lachlan. Dad you fought so hard to stay with us, now rest with Mum. Thank you for being the best dad in the world. Precious memories are ours to keep. ‘Luv you’.
WELLS Laurence Norman. (RAAF 148375) The President and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget
funerals LEWIS - A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Maureen Winifred Lewis will be offered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Friday, August 8, 2014 commencing at 11.30am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
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Victorious: from left, Kaitlin Nardino, Kahlia Truman, Brittany Roffey, Zoe Henderson, Ella Henderson, Taylah Roberts, Yvonne Porter (coach), Bridget Monaghan, Kym Diston (vice-captain), Mollie Bloch (captain) took out the Premiership in the Waverly Nights Netball Association.
Southern Fusion under 17s bring home the gold AS another season has ended at Waverley Netball Centre, Southern Fusion have yet again come away with a premiership, this time with the under 17’s team. The under 17’s won their grand final on Monday, August 28, 37 – 25 against a tough opponent in Mountain Districts. Following a few ups and downs at the beginning of the season they found themselves sitting comfortably at the top of the ladder for most of the season and finishing with 10 wins and 4 loses. The team put on a brilliant display of netballing talent during their grand final, to highlight the regions strength and depth of this team, which is made up of players from four associations across South Gippsland including Alberton, Ellinbank, Mid Gippsland, North Gippsland. Southern Fusion are wanting to continue this winning form into 2015 by developing the South Gippsland region and exposing new players to representative level netball. One of the ways that Southern Fusion does this is through its player development clinics.
They have three player development clinics to be completed throughout the remainder of 2014, leading up to our trials in November. These clinics are aimed at developing the netballing skills of players within the South Gippsland region. With players and coaches attending, it is hoped that all who attend are ready and eager to learn skills being coached by very experienced and knowledgeable coaches. Trials are coming up to give potential players the chance to experience Fusion coaches and gain a small insight into what Fusion is about. Southern Fusion Player Development Clinic. Date: 10th August 2014. Times: Under 9’s and 11’s: 9.30am – 11am; Under 13’s: 11am – 12.30pm; Under 15’s & 17’s: 12.30pm – 2pm. Venue: Meeniyan and District Sports Stadium, McKitterick St, Meeniyan, 3956. Cost: $15 per participant. For any further information please contact 0417 168 423 (Ben Dixon), 0400 339 950 (Yvonne Porter), 0427 821 257 (Nicky Roffey), or email: info@southernfusion.com.au.
Meeniyan junior basketball teams Section 2
1. Navy: Darlene Jones (coach), Zara Jones, Chelsea Elliott, Grace Guy, Sienna Goldsmith, Erik Webster, Baxter Cole, Gretta Cole. 2. Light Blue: Danielle Mackie (coach), Hudson Ross, Kirra Jones, Isabella Mackie, Kira Waldron, Ava Lord, Sienna Bell. 3. Teal: Colleen Herbert (coach), Harry Herbert, Ryan Regester, Scott Mackie, Maddi Herbert, Lexi Palmer, Kariss McMaster. 4. Red: Matt Linke (coach), Jen Moss, Zak Bright, Jack Linke, Sophie Kenney, Sarah Ellery-Burke, Jada Davey.
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5. Silver: Dave Cumming (coach), Will Hannon, Brody McEwan, Olivia Masiewicz, Jade Cousins, Shanae Hicks, Olivia Cumming, Lachlan Ross. August 8: 3.45pm - 1 v 4 (scorers Webster and Moss), 4.30pm - 2 v 3 (scorers Waldron and Palmer), Bye - 5. August 15: 3.45pm - 3 v 5, (scorers Mackie and Masiewicz), 4.30pm - 2 v 1 (scorers Ross and Guy), Bye - 4 . August 22: 3.45pm - 1v 5, (scorers Hannon and Goldsmith), 4.30pm - 2 v 4 (scorer Jones and Kenney), Bye - 3.
Section 3
1. Black: Liam Harrington (coach), Lachie Elliott, Will McDonald, Hannah McEwan, Beau Davey, Jake Palmer, Cody Palmer and Hughie Elliott. 2. Blue: Tim Bright (coach), Elly Jones, Sam Bright, Josh Pearn, Aaron Mowat, Hayley Proudlock and Shiania S-Taylor. 3. Green: Elli Scholte (coach), Stuart Bright, Luke Boyle, Amy Tudor, Niamh Martin, Ethan Tudor and Kit S-Tarlo. 4. Maroon: Lucas Byrnes and Ashley McDonald (coach), Rory Hanks, Sulli Herbert, Jaslin Fisher, Liam Waldron, Aaran Farrell, Ethan Farrell and Codie McMaster. 5. Yellow: Dave Cumming (coach), Jasmin Mackie, Taite Cumming, Sam Benra, Conor Salmons, Ben Mackie, Matt Moss and Connery Webb. August 8: 5.15pm - 2 v 4 (scorers Mowat and Hanks), 6pm - 1 v 5 (scorers McEwan
and Mackie) Bye - 3. August 15: 5.15pm - 5 v 4 (scorers Benra and Fisher), 6pm - 1 v 3 (scorers Davey and Tudor), Bye - 2. August 22: 5.15pm 5 v 2 (scorers Salmons and Pearn), 6pm - 4 v 3 (scorers Herbert and Boyle), Bye - 1.
Section 4
1. Maroon: Lucas Byrnes (coach), Joel Webb, Charlie McInnes, Paige Eygenraam, Kayla Redpath, Alix Veale, John Phillips and Jye Davies. 2. Green: Terry Martin (coach), Thomas Martin, Grant Cole, Ashlee McDonald, Ruby Martin, Rory Harrington and Mark Beattie. 3. Yellow: Liam Harrington (coach), Caleb Webb, Hannah Thorson, Grace Thorson, Matt Darmanin, Jai Bright and Michael Mowat. 4. Black: Dave Cumming (coach), David Cole, Eden Cook, Will Collins, Harrison Cumming, Hannah Potter and Irene Thorson. 5. Blue: Steve Collins (coach), Jaxon Tiziani, Eloise Scholte, Abby Bolge, Zac Scholte, Darby Butler-Reid, Hugh Collins and Angus Wright. August 13: 5.30pm - 1 v 5 (scorers McInnes and Scholte), 6.15pm - 2 v 4 (scorers Martin and Cole), Bye - 3. August 20: 5.30pm - 5 v 4 (scorers Bolge and Collins), 6.15pm - 1 v 3 (scorers Eygenraam and Thorson), Bye - 2. August 28: 5.30pm - 4 v 3 (scorers Cole and Darmanin), 6.15pm - 5 v 2 (scorers Scholte and Beattie), Bye - 1.
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Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club Debutante Ball 2014 DANCING the night away at the Wonthaggi Town Hall on Saturday night were the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club debutantes back from left Luke Michael, Jaidyn Burgess, Alex Duyker, Ty Hamilton, Dean Snelling, Aloysio Ferreira Neto, Will Piasente, Logan Brann, middle row from left, Taj McEntee, Kyle Kirk, Jessie Wagner, Whitney Anderson, Nikki Cengia, Emma Ton, Claire Scott, Bonni Garry, Darcy Tiziani, Mathew Ware and front row from left Asha McMahon (flower girl), Claire Finlay, Maegan McMahon, Tanita Bow, Brett Tessari (President Wonthaggi Power Football Club) Paul McMahon (President Wonthaggi Power Netball Club) Shane Gray (Dance Instructor) Evelyn Burns, Hayley Moxey, Molly Edwards, Zac Mabilia (Page Boy).
Athlete of the Year
Honours plus: from left, Surf Life Saving Victoria’s Male Athlete of the year Nick Leman and Tegan Thom recipient of a Membership and Leadership Development Service award.
INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club member Nick Leman has been named Athlete of the Year at Life Saving Victoria’s 11th Annual Awards of Excellence evening, held on July 26 at Life Saving Victoria headquarters at Port Melbourne. Dramatic rescues, hundreds of patrol hours, champion athletes and
outstanding achievements were recognised at The Awards of Excellence is held annually to celebrate and recognise the many achievements and contributions of LSV’s 30,000 volunteer members, staff and the greater aquatic industry. Nick Leman won Gold at the Victorian Titles and Australian Life Saving Championships in Perth for the Open Men’s two kilometre run.
He was the only Victorian member to win an individual medal during the titles. Mr Leman is currently training in preparation for the World Life Saving Championships in France in September. A former captain of the club he said, “It was a great honour to be awarded ‘Male Athlete of the Year’. I am happy and proud to have represented Inverloch over the years in the compe-
TIDES Need for speed 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
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RIDERS gathered at Stony Creek Racecourse on Saturday for the last Speed to Safety event for the West Gippsland Zone. Speed to Safety is an instructional project with the objective of teaching pony club riders the skills involved with riding to a given pace. The champion for the West Gippsland Zone series was Georgie Fillipi from Bass Valley Pony Club. She will go on to ride in the final held at Moonee Valley Racetrack on August 23. The reserve champion for the West Gippsland Zone was Madeleine Chalmers from Wonthaggi Pony Club, who now has the chance to ride at Equitana in November. West Gippsland Zone chief instructor Jenny O’Sullivan said the Speed to Safety Program is a great way for pony club riders to experience riding on a track, in a safe environment. “It is a very different experience to a normal pony club meeting. It gives them the confidence to gallop along without obstacles,” she said. “It can really benefit the riders who are keen eventers and lets them experience a different riding technique. It can also really improve their
skills for cross country.” The program is designed to create pathways for young people into the racing industry.
Ready to go: Chantelle Petri from Bass Valley Pony Club and her pony Lilly were ready to take to the course at Stony Creek on Saturday, for the last Speed to Safety event before the finals.
tition field”. Two other members, Teagan Thom, and Julian Meagher from Waratah Beach SLSC won awards for Membership and Leadership Development Service. Teagan’s award was received for being involved in
the facilitation of the U13 and U15 leadership and development camps, facilitation of age managers courses for LSV and Tasmania (2013) as well as her role at Inverloch with the Nippers and holding the position of Youth and Leadership Development Director.
• Wonthaggi table tennis
Cliff hanger THE A Reserve Table Tennis Grand Final was won by Anger Management 5-4 in a cliff hanger. David Kimmins, Leigh Allamby and Corey Bennett pulled out all the stops to win the match against Rollin Rabbits (Bryan Hoghton, Michael Park and Rory Gow). Rollin Rabbits had come back from 3-1 down to win the semi on the same night from SDM (Sean Michael, Daniel Park and Matthew Kent) who had not lost a match all year. So much excitement! With the grand final score at four all Michael had to play Leigh in the decider. It could not have been any closer. Michael was hitting everything but Leigh just kept putting them back with an accuracy he has worked hard to perfect over the season. Leigh eventually won the set 8-ll, 11-8, 11-7, 8-11, and 12-10 with the match going to a triumphant Anger Management 5-4. The new A Reserve
season commences this week (Monday) with seven teams. A Grade commences on Wednesday this week and B Grade will be up and running next Thursday 14 from 7.00 to 8.00pm after junior coaching. It is gearing up to be one of the best. Junior Coaching: new players have been turning up for coaching and several have made it into B Grade teams. There is still room for more at junior coaching: 6.00 to 7.00 pm. Phone Bruce for more information on 56 722130 or Nancy on 56 744628. Social Table Tennis: two more new players and a total of five community groups are now involved. Everyone is having a lot of fun, learning a new skill and getting some exercise. It is an extra program this year and it looks as if it will be a popular one for a long time to come. It is rewarding to see how keen the players are and how consistently they turn up each week on Thursdays 12.00 to 3.00 at the Table tennis Centre or any part of that time.
Volleyball Korumburra Round 3
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
Running hot: Imogen Price from Phillip Island Pony Club (left) and Madeleine Chalmers from Wonthaggi Pony Club enjoyed the experience at the Stony Creek Racecourse on Saturday.
A Grade: Golliwogs d Warriors (2:0) 25:21, 25:18, 10:12. Bugs d Champions (2:0) 25:17, 25:12, 19:19. B Grade: T.N.T. d Panthers (3:0) 25:20, 25:21, 25:13. Chargers d Shark Bait (3:0) 25:20, 25:10, 25:21. HELP d Hopefuls (3:0) 25:8, 25:13, 25:14.
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Knights soccer Under 9’s BRODIE Hillis starred this week for our Under 9’s. This kid is playing in his first year and he continues to grow, listen and shine. We had a great, compet-
itive game against a young Drouin team that put up a great fight and never gave up but our organisation and ability to follow a plan worked really well. Our boys are starting to realise teamwork is what this game is all about and
if we can get this part of our game up and running we will go a long way as a team.
Under 11’s
The Under 11’s had a tight contest against Drouin. On a smallish pitch
the action was intense and exciting, with both teams defending well and finding it difficult to penetrate in attack. Drouin managed a breakthrough first, going 1-0 up in the first half. The Knights drew level in the second half with a great goal from Phil Smith and were unlucky to have a second goal disallowed. Well done to all players!
Under 13’s
It was nice to see a beautiful sunny day at the Drouin Soccer Club on Sunday. This seemed to bring the spirits up for the Under 13 Knights this week. Both goalies, Curtis and Izak, played extremely well throughout the game despite the constant attack from Drouin. Even though the final score was 10 - 4 in Drouin’s favour, the Knights scored some goals by Will Barker and Joaquin Alba highlighting their sound technical ability, as well as an impressive attempt by Malik Phillips to get another one on the board. All in all a great day was had by all.
Women’s
Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club Results for - 2014 20m Prone Pennant Section D
Round 5: Apollo Bay 472.017 def by Eltham 476.013, Albury 484.013 def by ACT Smallbore 486.016, Leongatha 480.017 d Lancefield 478.012, Casterton 468.015 d Yarra Valley 466.007. Round 6: Apollo Bay 472.012 d Yarra Valley 469.010, Albury 480.012 def by Lancefield 480.017, Leongatha 478.019 def by ACT Smallbore 485.019, Casterton 467.010 def by Eltham 469.009. Round 7: Albury 478.017 d Eltham 450.016, Leongatha 481.016 d Yarra Valley 467.010, Casterton 474.015 def by Lancefield 479.005, Apollo Bay 469.011 def by ACT Smallbore 484.008. Round 8: Apollo Bay 462.008 def by Leongatha 478.016, Yarra Valley 466.012 def by ACT Smallbore 485.019, Albury 483.012 d Casterton 469.015, Lancefield 476.015 def by Eltham 477.016.
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ACT Smallbore ......................44 Leongatha ..............................36 Albury ....................................28 Lancefield ...............................28 Eltham .....................................16 Casterton .................................12 Apollo Bay ................................8 Yarra Valley ...............................4
We now shoot Wednesday Nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.
Mind the gap: Toby Gale has found a gap to manoeuvre through.
• Leongatha badminton
Tim Bright burning STALWART of the Leongatha Badminton Club Tim Bright has been in vintage form this season culminating in a huge three set winning performance to cement his team into fourth position. Tim’s wonderful night was the catalyst of the Magpies’ magnificent victory disposing of the feeble Tigers side by a solid 14 point margin. Roger Callister and Gail Beer were also in top touch on the night, giving the Magpies some real hope coming into the finals. The least said about the Tigers the better except to say their first man needs to be retired to pasture or Arden Jenkins may need a phone call. The Bombers continued on their winning streak, too good all round for the Kangaroos. Greg Marshman again winning all his sets, in fact he may not have lost a set this season. For the Kangaroos, Rodney Wyatt, in his own boisterous style, was effective in winning his singles and came extremely close in his doubles sets. Great to see former club president Al McEachern back having a game and keeping the conversation rolling, although no one was too
sure what he was talking about. In B Grade action, top team the Blues went down narrowly to second side Saints in a brilliant match, in fact the doubles sets went for an hour and a half, with Matt Patterson and Guilia Joyce outlasting Chris Holt and Emma Smith. Great to see Emma back in the hall and having a game. It appears she enjoyed it and will be back next week. The final match saw the Bulldogs have a great win over Demons. Leanne Wilkinson setting up the victory with some assistance from a jovial Glen O’Neill who couldn’t stop laughing all night. Leonie Degnan played an excellent singles for the Demons, winning 156.
It was a sunny winter afternoon that found Leongatha once again facing off against the Drouin Dragons, this time on Drouin’s home ground. Eager to capitalise off their previous win over the
Dragons, Leongatha dominated the first half with impressive possession and supreme passing. A solid midfield led by Kim and Mimi ensured the Knights had a series of shots on goal and an excellent set up between Rachel and Maddi resulted in the first half ending with a score Leongatha’s way. The second half saw Drouin step up and challenge for the ball, an early goal and a subsequent goal contentiously granted by the umpire saw Drouin take the lead. Though Leongatha fought passionately and maintained a steady defence, they were unable to recuperate their earlier momentum and the game concluded Drouin’s way. Leongatha 1 vs Drouin 2.
right, Showing promise: Phil Smith about to get the ball under control.
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Right, Power kick: Will Barker shows excellent skill as a powerful striker. Below, Giving chase: Knight, Tyson Harris is finding that plenty of others want the ball but he is in control.
Round 10 results
A Grade: Bombers 5/104 d Kangaroos 1/74, Magpies 4/98 d Tigers 2/84, Hawks - bye. B Grade: Saints 3/78 d Blues 2/69, Bulldogs 3/80 d Demons 2/59, Swans - bye.
Ladders
A Grade Bombers ..................................59 Hawks ......................................46 Kangaroos ...............................42 Magpies ...................................29 Tigers .......................................24 B Grade Blues ........................................47 Saints .......................................46 Swans.......................................26 Bulldogs...................................21 Demons ....................................17
Attack: Maddi Gatehouse shows poise in the race to beat her opponent to the ball.
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Ladies golf: Marg Harper and Jean White after last week’s Korumburra golf presentations.
IT was Ian Murchie’s week at Leongatha this week. After a victory in B Grade on the previous Saturday, Ian recorded wins on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of this week to make it four wins in a row. Playing off 12 on Saturday, Ian had a net 74 to take out the A Grade event, whilst Peter Jasper (15) had an excellent score of nett 70 in the heavy conditions to win B Grade and also the Monthly Medal. NTP’s were Sam Sperling on the fourth hole, Brendon Simon on the seventh, Bruce Hutton on the 14th and Jack Hughes on the 16th. Bruce Hutton also provided the highlight of the day with an eagle two on the tricky Par four third hole. DTL Balls : Bryan Sword, Ben Ferrari-Mela, Bruce Hutton, Ron Findlay, Jack Hughes, Ken Wardle, Peter
Dowling, Geoff McDonald, Craig Hams, Bruce Cathie and Phillipe du Plessis. On Tuesday Ian not only won with 35 points but was also NTP on the fourth hole. Other NTP’s were Geoff Maher on the 14th and Frank Thomas on the 16th. DTL Balls : Mick Oliver, Keith Finney, Frank Thomas, Michael Wrigley, Norm Hughes, Peter Walsh and Peter Hobson. Thursday’s Stableford event saw Ian Murchie again winning the A Grade event with 31 points and Frank Thomas (22) continuing his good form to take out B Grade with 34 points. NTP’s were Nick Lafferty on the fourth, Joe Lovell on the seventh and Mick Oliver on the 16th. DTL Balls : Colin Bear, Norm Hughes, Bruce Cathie, John Moor, Peter Brownlie, Al Sperling, Mick Oliver, Joe Lovell, Doug Clemann and
Jon Smith. There are two rounds left in the McMicking Plate for the five best rounds on Medal Day. Malcom Legge has a handy lead with a total of 366. He leads from Geoff McDonald on 380 and Phillipe du Plessis and Tom Sorrell both on 381. The exciting new Top Gun competition continues through to November when the top 19 qualifiers will contest a shoot out. The top three qualifiers amongst the men at this stage are Sam Sperling with 43 points from Chris Leaver (39) and Henry Sedelies (38). There are six players on 36 John Eabry, Keith Finney, Ian Murchie, Kevin Castwood, Peter Jaspers and Michael Thomas. A full leader board including the ladies is available in the clubhouse.
Korumburra THERE were 22 players on Saturday, August 2 for the stroke monthly medal (C.H.M.T.) competition with trophies by Ray Ludenia. A Grade: R. Newton (14 hcp) 69 on countback, R. Newton 69 net on countback, I. Gibson 69 net, N. Perks 71, K. Pope 73, S. Rose 73, B. Clasby 73. B Grade: N. Perks (6 hcp) 77 countback, W. Hopking (18 hcp) 79 net. Junior: T. Marotti (3 hcp) 74 net. Nearest the pin: 1st S. Rose, 7th G. Jones, 10th P. Hornibrook, 13th I. Cash. Tuesday’s winner was K. Pope 35 pts and Thursday’s winner was R. Spokes 36 pts.
Foster WINTER was certainly upon us this week. Wind and rain combined to create unplayable conditions.
Afternoon tea: Carie Harding and Kath Welsh having a cuppa after the Ambrose event at Korumburra, last Wednesday.
Golf stories: enjoying a talk about their day on the Korumburra course are Jan Follett and Corrie George.
Keeping warm: Betty Yann and Dot West had a catch up in the Korumburra clubhouse.
Korumburra THIRTEEN women played in an Ambrose event last Wednesday, and, although rain threatened, most of the day remained fine. Due to recent rain and more showers overnight, much of the course was spongy underfoot. Winners on the day were Lee Clements (12) and Jean White (37), with a combined handicap for the Ambrose game of 12.25. They finished with 85 gross and 17.75 nett. The novelty event on the day was also won by Lee and Jean but to share the trophies around, the prize was awarded to the three person Ambrose team of Kath Welsh, Julie Brannaghan and Norrie Little. The change to the regu-
lar rules allowed players on the day to buy shots towards their handicaps and the trio had purchased 30 shots between them, finishing with 86 (15.83) 70.16 nett. Sometimes there can be a lot of maths required in calculating golf results. Nearest the pin on the first was Jean White, who was very happy to receive the voucher for coffee and cake with compliments of our new sponsor Lucy May’s Cafe. There are many ladies who, for various reasons, aren’t playing golf so often at the moment but continue to come up to the clubhouse for presentations and have a catch up. It is really good to have so many involved and interested in the current happenings and the more regular golfers ap-
Ladies golf: from left, Alison Strong and Wendy Parker were runners up to Karen Bear and Rebecca Thomas in the Doris Chambers Foursomes event on Wednesday.
Leongatha ladies TWENTY-ONE pairs competed in the Doris Chambers Foursomes stableford event on Wednesday. The winners of this Golf Victoria event will play against competitors from all Victorian clubs at Long Island Golf Club in October. Maxine Eabry and Yvonne Gaunt were the sponsors and the raffle was provided by Alison Strong. Rebecca Thomas, and a very excited Karen preciate their support. Next Wednesday is Stroke and the August Monthly medal with Moira Rogers and Jan Follett rostered to send the field out. Soup will be available after golf and a reminder to members to try to bring some goods for the stall. There is a committee meeting scheduled after presentations. Julie and Don Hislop and Lee Clements attended a Golf Victoria regional seminar in Leongatha last Sunday and found the various topics quite informative. There weren’t enough starters on Saturday due to the weather early in the day. The forecast looks promising for the coming few days so fingers crossed we have a sunny weather on Wednesday.
Bear, won comfortably with 38 points. This was Karen’s first win since joining the club this year. Karen is another member to experience success since taking part in the clinics run by our manager and PGA Professional Josh Hall. A very steady Wendy
Parker and partner Alison Strong were the runners up with 33 points. Down the line balls were won by Maxine Eabry and Trish Owen and Coral Gray and Colleen Touzel with 31 points, Jocelyn Howson and Kate Dwyer 27, Marea Maher and Shirley Welsford, Marg
Berry and Dot Stubbs, and Sharyn Rayson and Pat West all on 26 points.
Tuesday, July 29 - men’s stableford: Blustery conditions deterred golfers from venturing out. So no competition was played. Thursday, July 31 men’s stableford: Abysmal conditions meant that there was certainly some action on the course. However it didn’t involve any golfers, with the wind and rain causing havoc. Friday, August 1 - stableford (chicken run): No golf, inclement weather. Saturday, August 2 monthly medal stroke: 1st round W.E Tuer. Saw bright sunshine greet the golfers, after a week of tumultuous weather. However the weather did turn a little grey later in the day. There were some impressive scores, considering the amount of wind and rain the course had experienced throughout the week. Once again the regulars were in the mix for the trophies, with two in form players fighting it out for medal. Johnny Warren came out on top with a dazzling 86-1668, winning on a count back from defending medallist Andrew Naylor, with an equally impressive 84-16-68. Johnny has been a member of the golf club for over forty years, and this was finally the day where he was able to claim his maiden monthly medal. Jim Freeman continued his good form winning A Grade with an admirable 77-5-72. Jim was also the scratch winner with his 77 off the stick. John Warren and Andrew Naylor were the B Grade winners, John with his 68 net and Andrew with his 84 gross. Putting was won by Jim Freeman with 25 putts. Nearest the pins: Scott Rathjen, Andrew Naylor, Kris Drangsholt, John Stone and Bruce Knee. Down the line: Andrew Naylor, Scott Rathjen and Steven Studham. Continued on page 45
Clever girls: from left, B Grade winner Pam Hanley and A Grade winner Jan Jeeves.
Wonthaggi Ladies Brave on a windy day: from left, runner-up Jan Roberts and winner Veronica Park.
Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, July 30, 10 Ladies played Stableford in very windy conditions. The sponsor for the day was Heather McCaughan. The winner: Veronica Park with 30 points. Runner-up: Jan Roberts with 27 points. DLB: Lyn Jennison
26 points, Faye Le Page 22 points. Best 9 was Sue Hoskin with 17 points. A special event not to be missed is our Sunday two course roast lunch on August 10 at the club house. $15 per head and every one welcome. Bookings: Denise Poletti at the club on 5664 7490
WELCOME back captain Jan Beaumont from her sojourn to warmer climes. Although she managed to scare the rain away for the day, the wind certainly was a factor in the conditions. However, as always there were a couple of clever girls who scoffed at the wind and came in with a substantially better score than the majority of the other 19 participants. One clever girl for the day was Pam Hanley with a lovely (27) 35 points which
New Golf Clinics starting this August Over 6 weeks with Ladies: 6 x 2 hour sessions starting Friday August 15 at 10am. $150 includes lunch and hot/cold drink Beginners: 6 x 1 hour sessions starting Thursday August 14 at 3:30pm, just $75 Juniors: 5 - 9 year olds 6 x 1 hour sessions starting Wednesday August 13 at 4:30pm, just $75; 10 - 13 year olds 6 x 1 hour sessions starting Thursday August 14 at 4:30, just $75.
Josh Hall PGA at the Leongatha Golf Club
won her B Grade and was good enough to drop her a shot next time she plays at Wonthaggi . A Grade was won by Jan Jeeves who had a talk to herself about her putting and came in trumps with a (16) 31 points which included a birdie on the fifth. NTP: second, Ivy Ruby, 17th Di Grimmond. BDL: P. Hanley 35, J. Loughran 32, J. Jeeves 31, M. Ryan 29, I. Ruby 29, M. Johnson 28, D. Grimmond 28.
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Members and golfers draws: Friday night was a little quieter than normal for the raffles and members draw, which is not surprising considering the atrocious weather. The winner of the draw was Flo Larking, however she was not present to collect the prize of $850. So it will jackpot to $900 next week. The Saturday golfers’ draw was won by Brett Heywood who wasn’t on hand to collect the $300. Jackpots to $320 next week. Noel Black was the winner of the card draw to collect the six pack of beer. Coming events: Thursday, August 7 - stableford. Friday, August 8 - chicken run. Friday, August 8 - members’ cash draw 6.30pm - 8pm - $900. Saturday, August 9 stableford. Saturday, August 9 - golfers’ cash draw 5.30pm - $300. Tuesday, August 12 stableford.
Meeniyan WE have continued to avoid the bad weather with our Monday triples. July 21 winners were Kevin Queale and Ray Czempinski (Mirboo North) with local Peter Williams. Runners-up were Doug Kuhne, Russ Evans and Dudley Harrison (Meeniyan). July 28 winners were Terry Corcoran, Seb Blancato and David Legge (Toora) with Bob Wylie (Meeniyan), Robbie Grylls and Rob McKenzie (Fish Creek). Once again our sponsors were M.A.C.S. (Meeniyan Area Community Shop). Wednesday social bowls has continued with very small fields due to the inclement weather. Congratulations to Ron Gloster who last week celebrated at the club with fellow bowlers, indoor bowlers, friends and family on the occasion of his 89th birthday. Recently we received a
South Gippsland Shire community grant of $5000 for the installation of solar panels. Saturday, August 2 was another of our social casserole tea fun nights with 30 people enjoying a catch up. Our thoughts are with the family of Laurie Wells, a former member, who passed away last week.
Mirboo North
Thursday July 31 Competition: Stableford. Day Winner: Joe Kus (14) 29 points. Down the line: R Pentland 26 points and P Woodall 26 c/b. Saturday August 2 Competition: Monthly Medal. Winner Monthly Medal Tom Whitelaw (5) 67 nett President’s Trophy winner: Simon Duff eight and six over Dylan Crookston. Down the line: S Duff 68 nett, R Clark 72 nett, N Whitelaw 74 nett and R Craig 74 nett. Second shot NTP first hole: M Payne. Nearest the pin: 4th N Whitelaw, 6th G Watson, 13th: J McFarlane and 16th: M Payne.
Wonthaggi JUST another wet day at our golf club on Saturday, August 2. Fifty-three brave players competed in the August monthly medal. A Grade winner and monthly medal winner was K. Jamieson 70 net, B Grade L. Strosser 75 net and C Grade I. McDonald 77 net. Balls down the line: C. Jeeves 72, P. Brusamarello 75, G. Turner 75, J. Sartori 75, M. Foster 75, I. Baker 76, D. Williams 76, K. Loughran 76. Nearest the pin: 2nd J. Snibson, 8th C. Jeeves, 13th K. Jamieson, 17th M. Tiziani. Putting: D. Williams 29. We require three members to show some interest and run for committee. Why don’t you
give it a go, it really is a rewarding position. As you are all away Tony from the pro shop is leaving at the end of August and he will be replaced during the weekends by Robyn Wilkinson. Thank you for all your great work Tony and Robyn good luck with more hours, I am sure you will continue to do a fine job. Great golfing and I look forward to seeing you all out on the course.
Woorayl OUR fourball stroke event was sponsored by Graeme Salmon and Robert Cook. The winners with a net 64 were A. Turner and B. Wilson from L. Cope and Z. Trease with a net 65. We gave balls to G. Winkler, J. Howard and W. Turner, M. Grist. Nearest the pins going to A. Turner and W. Turner. We also had a NAGA which went to G. Young and R. Goodwin. The ball raffle was won by T. Ryan syndicate. Next week is a stableford event.
Woorayl ladies ONCE again we were lucky enough to have a fine day for golf in amongst the rest of the winter weather we are experiencing. We played the final round of the Perrett Family Foursomes and the winners were Jenny Riseley (24) and Fay Maynard (24) with a total of 167 nett. They also won the daily event which was sponsored by L. C. Excessorise. Their daily score was 84 nett. Down the Line balls went to Chris Perrett and Heather Sullivan with a score of 85 nett and Dot Jarvis and Sue Wakefield with 85 1/2 nett. Next week is Monthly Medal sponsored by Berry’s Creek Cheese. We will pray for another fine day.
Leongatha FIRSTLY apologies for not having the monthly triples results in last week’s papers. Wednesday, July 23 saw the club’s monthly triples in action and the winners were M. Arnold (s), J. Pendergast and R. Zempenski with three wins plus 33. Runners-up the Korumburra team of A. Robertson (s), A. Dow and K. Watson with three wins plus 22. Best last game went to the Fish Creek team of J. Lindaman (s), A. Kerr and J. Charlton. The next monthly triples will be on Wednesday, August 27 with a 9.30am start. Social bowls will recommence on Saturday, August 16. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
Buffalo indoor
Wednesday, July 30 AFTER bowling at Dumbalk at the SGIBBA tournament on the previous night, we had eight keen bowlers for four pairs selected for the first game of 10 ends. Kevin Robinson (s) and Carolyn Benson had a narrow win over Bill Wolswinkel (s) and Dudley Harrison, nine shots to seven (9-7), scoring six singles and a triple. Over on mat two Ian Benson (s) and Toni Heldens outscored Rod McConchie and Peter Heldens 10-5, with four singles and two triples. In the second game the two teams on mat one combined to bowl against the teams on mat two in a game of fours. After 10 ends Rod’s team were victors, with a lot of help from ‘kitty’. Social bowls Wednesdays
at 7.30pm, all welcome.
Inverloch ON Wednesday, July 30 sixteen players braved an uncertain weather prospect to play four 12-end games of Mixed Social Bowls separated by the normal lunch break. Two teams won both games. The winning team, with38 points, was Brian Hensley (S), Pat Stoneham, Carol Waters and Don Thomson. Runner-up, with 36 points, was the team comprising John Madden (S) Rhonda Davies, Malcolm Marshall and Judy Parker. Sign-on time for the Wednesday game is 10am for an 11am start and sign-on time for the Saturday game is 11am for a 12.30 start.
Inverloch Carpet OUR largest group this season played Carpet Bowls on Tuesday 22. The gale force wind whistled through and rattled the windows but it did not deter our only two game winning team. Congratulations to Jason Bjorksten, Anne Hardy and Bob Delahoy. The Men’s and Ladies’ draw for the respective Champions has been done. There is a $5 entry fee. Please check the drawsheet posted upstairs. On Tuesday, August 12 we will be welcoming the View Club to our Carpet Bowls. All players are requested to attend to help the View Club members get started and enjoy their outing. Reminder the Carpet Bowl Dinner will be held on Friday August 22 from 6.30pm. The cost is $15 for a 3
course meal. This event is funded entirely by the Stoneham family and all monies raised go straight to the club.
Mardan Indoor THIS week was a night just like the early part of the year, with a visit from the Korumburra Club; we had 19 players in the house! Teams of mainly three and one of four took to the mats in a mix of both clubs, because this is not a competition, just a fun social night. The six teams engaged in combat and the fun began. Those who have played at Mardan know that the mats can be as unpredictable as the weather and this night was to be no different. Mat two had everybody on their toes and made you earn every shot. It played like the slower mats and if it was not enough off the end it would draw off the sides; it was a mat that needed to be played with exact precision and when you got the read on it, then you had a game. I think every team bar none had their struggles on that mat! A great night was had by all and it was rounded off with the usual sugar fix of supper and a cuppa. We went home happy. Results were reasonably spread with a number of two game winners and one team taking a win in all three games. Runners-up with two wins and 13 ends: Denyse Menzies, Cliff Smith and Joyce Occhipinti (S). Winners with three wins: Diane Smith, Jan (Korumburra), Mary Tummino and Vito Serafino (S). Thanks to Korumburra for coming along and making
it a great night. Apologies to Jan for not having your full name and good bowling for the rest of the year.
Tarwin Lower WINTER Pairs next competition on Tuesday, August 19 will be the last for this season. Tarwin members are delighted with the success of this event . Special thanks must go to Eric Gallop for his efforts. Wizz bowls is being played this Wednesday, August 6 and will be on again in two weeks on August 20. As this will also be the last for the winter season we hope all those who have enjoyed the games will attend. As we saw at the last game 24 bowlers enjoyed the day including one of our veteran bowlers Wally Diss, a mere 91 years of age showing us just how it is done. Well done Wally. Good to hear Hazel Logan is back on the road to good health; keep it up Hazel. There is a “Men’s Meeting” at the club on Monday 25 at 7pm. All members are requested to attend as the upcoming Pennant Season is to be discussed. Lady bowlers interested in joining Tarwin Lower Bowling Club for the coming Pennant Season to have their names at the club asap. The first official pennant practice will be after the ladies’ meeting on Tuesday, September 2. Agenda: 10am meeting followed by lunch (BYO), afternoon bowls practice followed by meetings of both Match and Selection Committees.
On the buck of a bull
EIGHT seconds. It doesn’t sound like a very long time to most people, but to 12 year old Kelsey Pavlou from Toora, it can seem like a lifetime.
Kelsey first became interested in rodeos and bull riding after attending the Stony Creek Rodeo a few years ago. It was there he met one of the nation’s best steer wrestlers, Paul Kenny from Rosedale, and started training on the back of the bull. “I started off riding steers at Paul’s property and in his arena and went to a few training days. My first rodeo was in 2011 at Glengarry,” Kelsey said. “I rode in the junior steer ride, and I got bucked off.” This didn’t deter Kelsey’s commitment to the sport and since then he has been competing regularly on the southern cross circuit, as well as in New South Wales. “I don’t really do much training, before the rodeo season I go out and ride some steers. Most of the off-season is taken up with
football,” he said. “I play for the Corner Inlet Stingrays in the Under 13. We are in the grand final this year.” The rodeo season starts in September, runs over summer and finishes at the end of May. “I usually compete in between 20 and 30 rodeos across the season. The furthest one is eight hours away in Grong Grong, in New South Wales,” Kelsey said. “There are a few local rodeos, including Sale, Lang Lang, Glengarry, Warragul and Stony Creek. Most of the events I compete in are in Victoria.” Kelsey finished off last season in the Australia Professional Rodeo Association standings at number 21 in the junior steer section. “In the Rodeo Services Australia standings, I finished the season in fifth place,” he said. The APRA rankings are based on prize money earnings, which Kelsey said is harder to earn in the southern states. “It is hard being in Victoria, because you have to work harder to win as much money as they do in the northern states,” he
said. “There is a lot more prize money on offer up there and a lot more rodeos on the calendar as well, including the biggest rodeo in Australia. “This year, I want to finish in the top 10 in the APRA junior steer ride
section, and am aiming to make the finals held in Queensland in May.” Kelsey said there is no better way to get better at riding a bucking bull than practice. “It takes a lot of focus. It is about getting to your peak and then trying harder
the next time. Every rider has a different style so I always listen to their feedback,” he said. “The rodeo community is very supportive.” Kelsey has had a few career highlights so far, his favourite being the first time he spurred a steer.
“I didn’t get a place or anything, but it was the best ride I have ever done,” he said. “Probably the best atmosphere for a rodeo was the Deniliquin Ute Muster last year. The crowd was so loud and they were all there to cheer for the rodeo.
“It is also great being a local rider at Stony Creek, a lot of people cheer for me there as well.” Kelsey plans to continue riding in rodeos, and one day he hopes to make it his profession. “I want to be a pro bull rider in America,” he said.
Rodeo rider: Toora’s Kelsey Pavlou is a keen bull rider, and one day wants to be riding the bucking beasts in America.
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A Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 14 lt Dalyston 93, Phillip Island 42 lt Fish Creek 48, Korumburra-Bena 54 d Inverloch-Kongwak 26, Foster 47 d Stony Creek 32, Toora 66 d Tarwin 28. B Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 18 lt Dalyston 73, Phillip Island 25 lt Fish Creek 41, Korumburra-Bena 41 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 62, Foster 49 d Stony Creek 29, Toora 39 lt Tarwin 46. C Grade: Kilcunda-Bass 12 lt Dalyston 55, Phillip Island 16 lt Fish Creek 37, Korumburra-Bena 32 d Inverloch-Kongwak 24, Foster 25 lt Stony Creek 37, Toora 33 d Tarwin 26. 17 & Under: KilcundaBass 11 lt Dalyston 32, Phillip island 15 lt Fish Creek 33, Korumburra-Bena 49 d Inverloch-Kongwak 14, Foster 24 d Stony Creek 10, Toora 31 lt Tarwin 35. 15 & Under: KilcundaBass 32 d Dalyston 20, Phillip Island 25 d Fish Creek 19, Korumburra-Bena 28 d Inverloch-Kongwak 26, Foster 30 d Stony Creek 14, Toora 26 d Tarwin 9. 13 & Under: KilcundaBass 8 lt Dalyston 39, Phillip Island 13 lt Fish Creek 29, Korumburra-Bena 9 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 28, Foster 48 d Stony Creek 4, Toora 16 lt Tarwin 18.
Ladders
A Grade Kor-Bena ....................213.61 Dalyston .....................175.52 Fish Creek ..................127.07 Inv-Kongwak ............. 116.19 Foster..........................129.03 Phillip Island.............. 113.57 MDU ...........................107.57 Toora .............................97.46 Stony Creek.................106.07
52 52 44 32 28 28 28 24 20
Kil-Bass.........................31.37 4 Tarwin ............................39.27 0 B Grade MDU ...........................174.23 50 Kor-Bena ....................130.64 46 Fish Creek ..................144.85 42 Inv-Kongwak .............150.29 40 Foster..........................147.81 40 Dalyston ..................... 117.26 34 Tarwin ...........................97.49 24 Stony Creek...................79.13 14 Phillip Island .................89.07 12 Toora .............................71.38 10 Kil-Bass.........................19.92 0 C Grade Inv-Kongwak .............174.93 56 Kor-Bena ....................191.41 48 Tarwin ........................140.60 46 Fish Creek ..................137.83 40 MDU ...........................107.41 28 Stony Creek .................86.41 28 Dalyston ......................108.13 20 Phillip Island .................89.86 18 Toora ............................. 89.11 16 Foster.............................68.13 12 Kil-Bass.........................19.45 0 17 & Under MDU ...........................178.13 56 Fish Creek ..................180.43 46 Dalyston .......................13.87 44 Kor-Bena ....................138.61 42 Tarwin ..........................95.97 32 Foster..........................109.58 28 Phillip Island ...............104.52 28 Inv-Kongwak ................73.95 16 Toora .............................65.26 12 Kil-Bass.........................57.68 4 Stony Creek...................56.58 4 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............241.52 56 Kor-Bena ....................201.09 48 Foster..........................243.71 44 Phillip Island.............. 139.11 38 MDU ...........................153.85 32 Fish Creek .................. 115.02 30 Kil-Bass.........................70.41 20 Toora .............................66.67 16 Stony Creek...................57.32 16 Dalyston ........................52.59 12 Tarwin ...........................18.18 0 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............470.31 60 MDU ...........................269.33 52 Dalyston .....................250.89 40 Fish Creek ..................190.71 36 Phillip Island..............127.17 32 Kor-Bena ....................107.59 28 Foster.............................80.86 24 Toora .............................28.25 16 Kil-Bass.........................48.51 12 Tarwin ...........................31.70 12 Stony Creek................... 11.81 0
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Upper hand: Stony Creek’s Kelsie Schelling has the upper hand over Foster’s Letitia Angwin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
Expressions of interest: Stony Creek’s Di Schelling and team mate Lisa Burge outweigh Foster’s Deb Hams in this contest. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz
LDNA umpires Saturday, August 2
11am: Mary Gourlay, Melinda Brown, Maria Evison, Lisa Mildenhall, Bridget Eldred, Julie Grant, Sophie Clarke, Lauren Beaudinette, Maddi Wright, Kaili Pritchett, Erin Beaudinette, Jaimee Gourlay, Aleisha Wrigley, Millie Hannon, Anita Gourlay, Michaeleah Stephens, Jesseme Aniston, Chelsea Hoffman. 12pm: Amy Smith, Emily Chadwick, Mariah Grant, Hayley Geary, Phil Smith, Erin Beaudinette, Bridgit Keily, Barb Challis, Lori McKenzie, Pat Kuhne, Angelique Dunlevie, Sophie Clarke, Julie Grant. 1pm: Kiera Brown, Sue Ritchie, Emma Smith, Janice Sing, Pat Kuhne, Anna Patterson. 2:15pm: Lori McKenzie, Lauren Beaudinette, Katrina Beekman, Anita Gourlay, Janice Sing, Julie Grant. Any queries please call Karen Clarke 0428 121 450.
LDNA TWILIGHT LDNA netball NETBALL COMPETITION Results - August 2 RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA
STARTS August 26 & 27 (12 week competition)
TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2 Junior section (Pending on team entries)
WEDNESDAY Entry forms Kelvin Johns Bi Rite, Leongatha Email: tpsmith@dcsi.net.au Phone: Kerry Bentvelzen 0407 317 413, Phil Smith 0437 624 261 or Barb Challis 0403 047 902.
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Mixed section 1 & 2
Entries close August 20, 2014
11 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 14 d Mt Eccles Pink 4, Meeniyan & District 11 d St Laurence Gold 6, Town Black 11 d Mt Eccles White 0, Town Tangerine 10 d Mt Eccles Aqua 3, Mt Eccles Purple 4 d Meeniyan & District (2) 1, Mirboo North Gold 17 d St Laurence Maroon 0. 13 & Under: Meeniyan & District 38 d Town 7, Mirboo North Gold 15 d Mt Eccles Aqua 9, Mirboo North Purple 28 d Mt Eccles Purple 13, Mt Eccles Pink 23 d St Laurence 0. 15 & Under: St Laurence Blue 21 d Town Tangerine 2, Mirboo North 29 d St Laurence Maroon 10, Town Black 29 d Stony Creek 15. C Grade: Meeniyan & District Blue 48 d Meeniyan & District Yellow 18, Mirboo North 45 d St Laurence 24, Town 38 d Mt Eccles 26. Open: Town Green 57
d Town Tangerine 26, Town Black 33 drew Mt Eccles Navy 33, St Laurence 29 d Mt Eccles White 20.
Approach: Tarwin’s L. Browne about to gather in front of Toora’s Carla Jenkins.
Strong defence:Toora’s Carla Jenkins out reaches everybody in defence.
Ladders
13 & Under Meeniyan & Dist .......280.67 Mirboo Nth Purple....216.31 Mirboo North Gold ...178.91 Mt Eccles Purple .......125.15 Mt Eccles Aqua .............96.64 Mt Eccles Pink ............101.40 Town..............................28.77 St Laurence ..................... 5.19 15 & Under Mirboo North ............170.67 Town Black ................ 115.08 St Laurence Blue .......122.48 Town Tangerine ...........87.83 St Laurence Maroon ......69.51 Stony Creek...................56.80 C Grade Meen & Dist Blue ......222.45 Mirboo North ............133.98 Meen & Dist Yellow...104.66 Town .............................88.72 St Laurence ................... 71.11 Mt Eccles ......................40.33 Open Section Town Green................239.48 St Laurence ................166.08 Mt Eccles Navy ............ 82.08 Mt Eccles White ..........85.81 Town Tangerine.............59.54 Town Black ...................58.78
20 20 18 16 10 8 4 0 23 16 15 12 4 2 24 18 12 10 6 2 24 18 11 8 6 5
Flight: it is all eyes on the ball as from left, Foster’s Sarah Trainer and Stony Creek’s Jadde Cashin position themselves in this passage of play with Foster’s Jeannette Bath also at the ready. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz
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Future stars on show in combined league’s clash GIPPSLAND’S next crop of promising junior footballers took centre stage at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The Under 14 All Stars squad, chosen from last month’s Gippsland Junior Football Interleague Championships, was broken into two teams for the annual Combined Leagues clash. Eight players were selected from each of the Alberton, Bairnsdale-Omeo and District Warragul and District, Central Gippsland, Sale and District and Traralgon and District junior football leagues. The side made up of players from Alberton, Bairnsdale-Omeo and District and Warragul and District won the day by about four goals. Foster and Alberton JFL star Xavier Duursma was named best on ground by the umpires. The game was played as a curtain raiser to Gippsland Power’s TAC Cup clash with Northern Knights. AFL Gippsland football development manager Rob Reid, who is also the Power’s Under 16 coach, said the game was an excellent concept. ‘‘It was a pretty good standard and it gave the guys a chance to play in a curtain raiser and they got to listen to Power coach Leigh Brown as well,’’ Reid said. ‘‘It’s more than just a game to fin-
ish the carnival, it’s another opportunity play at a higher level.’’ All 48 players will be invited to tryout for Gippsland Power’s Under 15 team for next year.
Under 14 All Stars teams
Blue Jumpers - Coach: David Nutt. Central Gippsland JFL: Ryan Henkel, Grady Cocksedge, Brock Hastings, Ben Perry, Brett Thorson, Ryan Lacy, Sean Burns, Nathan Balfour. Sale and District JFL: Jake McFarland, Jack Allman, Preston Stephens, Tom Savage, Jack McLaren, Max Reeves, Kyle Dunkley, Tyson Griffen. Traralgon and District JFL: Jack Caile, Justin Darcy, Josh Galea, Josh Baccega, Charlie Martin, Ben Cheetham, Joshua Palmer, Luke Johnson Green Jumpers - Coach: Dean Duursma. Alberton JFL: Xavier Duursma, Lockie Scott, Jordan Hill, Leon Wake, Brad Adwell, Max Mattock, Bailey Patterson, Dylan Gradham. Warragul and District JFL: Sean O’Callaghan, Lachlan Taylor, Brydon Price, Bailey Allen, Sam Fennell, Ethan Sauze, Darcy Norton, Aaron Warner Bairnsdale-Omeo and District JFL: Ben McKinnon, Charlie Avage, Kyle McNamara, Jack Burgess, Glen Perkins, Dan Kitty, Nick Bulmer, Charles Mein.
Players from left to right Brad Adwell (Kilcunda-Bass) Leon Wake (Foster) Lochie Scott (Inverloch) Jordan Hill (Tarwin) Bailey Patterson (Korumburra) Xavier Duursma (Foster) Dylan Garnham (Tarwin) Max Mattock (Phillip Island).
Allstars EIGHT talented young Alberton footballers were selected for their performances at the Sale Interleague carnival earlier in the month to play in the Allstar’s curtain-raiser to the Gippsland Power versus Northern Knights game on Saturday, July 26.
After their game the boys watched the Power players warm up and were shown around the Gippsland Power facilities. While all the Alberton boys played very well, Xavier Duursma received the medal for best on ground. All who played in the Allstar team are nominated for the Under 15 school boys’ squad which starts training in November.
Big new sponsorship deal for Gippsland League IN one of the biggest deals for a community league in Victoria, Gippsland based radio station TRFM has signed on as naming rights sponsor for the Gippsland League. Gippsland League chair Terry Flynn
called it by far the biggest deal in the league’s history. TRFM general manager Grant Johnstone said the deal fit the station’s role as a community organisation and the five year agreement demonstrated its commitment to local football. TRFM will broadcast one Gippsland League game live every week of the
season. AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer thanked TRFM for its support and said it was a big won for the regional commission. “It’s not just about the financial benefits, but the exposure it will give the league.”
Netballers top Gippsland
Naming rights: from left, TRFM general manager Grant Johnstone and Gippsland League chair Terry Flynn foresee many gains for the Gippsland League from the five year naming rights sponsorship contract.
NETBALLERS from Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School are on top of the world after winning the mixed title at the Gippsland region championships at Sale recently. The team won through two previous rounds to reach the regional finals, after much hard work, including training during lunchtimes. Some students not only learnt skills and strategies, but also basic netball rules. Coach Clare Peterson said the players supported each other and played as a team. “One of their strengths was their ability to move effortlessly between positions providing versatility and flexibility. They continued to work hard throughout the day to come away with the title,” she said. The team’s first game was against St Mary’s Sale. Inverloch-Kongwak got off to a strong start with accurate shooting and good defensive pressure, resulting in a 25 – 7 final score. The second game against St Mary’s Traralgon began slowly. Inverloch-Kongwak was 3–5 down in the first half, but position changes resulted in a 25-10 win. The final game was a nervous one as the netballers know they needed a clean sweep to progress to the state final.
They played against St Michael’s Bairnsdale, producing beautiful passages of attacking and defensive play to win 34-3. “As coach I was extremely proud of their efforts and was pleased to have opposing coaches comment on the students’ good sportsmanship, clean skills and genuine support of each other,” Ms Peterson said. “We are all extremely excited to head to the state championships on September 12 and definitely think they will be up to the challenge.” The team comprised Matt McCaughan, Zeke Olden, Jessy Sadler, Lanni Pryor, Kye Benson, Zali Anderson, Ella Sadler, Alex Maxwell, Sinead Griffin and Max Bruhn.
Successful team: Inverloch-Kongwak’s champion netball side, back, from left, Zali Anderson, Zeke Olden, Matt McCaughan, Alex Maxwell, Kye Benson, Max Bruhn and coach Clare Peterson. Front, from left, Ella Sadler, Jessy Sadler, Sinead Griffin and Lanni Pryor.
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Mid Gippsland League
Racing at Tarwin Lower SATURDAY racing saw the early riders at the assembly point at Tarwin Lower waiting for a shower to pass, however, after that the riders had a good break for racing; a light wind but pretty cold conditions. The seniors raced from Tarwin Lower out to Walkerville and returned with riders needing to tackle the hill to the west of Walkerville from both sides. The senior field was only 14 strong and the scratch rider Brett Franklin, gave away starts out to 15 minutes to the lone limit rider Damien King. At 10 minutes there was a chasing trio followed by six riders at six minutes and then another trio at three minutes. However, none of the riders was waiting for Brett so he had a lonely day at the office just managing to grab Fastest Time: 69.49min and 11th place. Morgan Barnes who has ridden sparingly over the season always likes this course and riding off the 10minute mark suited him to a tee. He managed to go with the big seven minute bunch when they caught him and then when the three minute bunch caught the leading group with just three kilometres to go and lifted the pace, he was able to answer the challenge. As the bunch of nine riders headed down the final straight it was Morgan who finished ahead by two lengths from Neil White (seven minutes) and David Supple (three minutes), in 3rd.
Then it was Steve Wilson (seven minutes), Kevin Feely (three minutes), Brad Bouquet, Rod Cheney, Phil Hanley and Harrison McLean all from the seven minute bunch (seven minutes). In 10th place it was the limit rider Damien King who has shown great improvement over the season. Juniors rode a 16 kilometre out and back course and limit rider Thomas Fitzgerald (8.30 minutes) was caught by Oliver McLean (eight minutes) by the six kilometre mark and managed to go with Oliver to the turn. Then it was a big gap back to Matt Winchester (3.30 minutes) who had to wait for several vehicles right at the turn mark. At the turn the chasing scratch duo, Bernadette Fitzgerald and Grace McLean, had cut the gap substantially but had plenty of work to do on the return run. However, Oliver who, like Morgan, relishes the flat roads at Tarwin Lower flew home to take an easy win. Thomas looked like he may manage to hold on for a place was rounded up by the three chasers who then settled in for a sprint to the line. In a very close call it was Grace who claimed 2nd and fastest ahead of Matt, Bernadette and Thomas. Over the weekend the Victorian Road Titles were promoted at Wangaratta. On Saturday the other big improver of the season, Austin Timmins, rode his best race yet to grab the Bronze medal in the Under 15 Individual Road Title. This was another step in his development following his good rides the previous weekend at the Eildon Junior Tour where he placed 5th
SENIORS
overall. On Sunday he backed up with 5th in a bunch sprint. Thomas McFarlane and Will Lumby were competing in the Under 17 division but both missed on podium finishes. Next weekend there is no club racing as the Gippsland Road Titles are being held in the Latrobe Valley. All our club members are urged to have a go at the Titles and see how they fare in a mass start race.
LADDER Newborough ......... 207.71 Yinnar ................... 224.61 Mirboo North ........ 172.11 Trafalgar ............... 161.87 Boolarra ................ 127.49 Thorpdale ................ 85.13 Hill End .................... 59.13 Yarragon .................. 54.13 Morwell East ............ 55.45 Yall-Yall North .......... 43.27
RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 377.73 Yinnar ................... 274.43 Trafalgar ............... 165.32 Boolarra ................ 112.45 Mirboo North ........ 109.57 Hill End .................. 106.30 Thorpdale ................ 79.47 Morwell East ............ 52.26 Yarragon .................. 46.94 Yall-Yall North .......... 28.35
Right, Winners group: from left, second Neil White, winner Morgan Barnes, third David Supple and Junior event winner Oliver McLean.
CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D
Leongatha .... 11 1 Trafalgar...... 10 1 Hill & Rovers.. 10 2 Mirboo Nth ... 8 4 Moe Maroons.. 7 5 Yinnar ............ 6 6 Youth Club ..... 4 8 Newb Reds..... 4 8 Yallourn Nth ... 2 10 Mor Tigers ..... 2 10 Moe Blues ...... 1 10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UNDER 10 %
548.15 519.75 644.62 128.99 107.31 107.07 62.21 37.66 21.07 20.94 13.07
Pts
44 40 40 32 28 24 16 16 8 8 4
UNDER 12 W L D
Trafalgar...... 12 0 Youth Club ... 12 1 Mirboo North. 11 2 Leongatha .... 8 4 Yinnar......... 7 6 Moe Maroons ... 6 7 Hill & Rovers .. 5 8 Moe Blues ...... 5 8 New Blues ...... 4 8 New Reds....... 4 9 Mor Tigers ..... 2 10 Yallourn Nth ... 0 13
1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
%
403.52 302.66 312.60 143.52 94.08 100.00 94.05 74.15 71.97 68.13 52.25 9.90
Pts
50 48 44 34 28 24 20 20 18 16 10 0
UNDER 14 W L D
Leongatha .... 12 1 Trafalgar...... 10 3 New Blues.... 10 3 Youth Club ... 10 3 Moe Maroons.. 9 4 New Reds....... 6 6 Yallourn Nth ... 6 6 Mirboo North . 4 9 Hill & Rovers .. 4 9 Yinnar ............ 3 10 Moe Blues ...... 2 11 Mor Tigers ..... 1 12
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
CGJFL
%
Pts
235.24 48 226.69 40 197.67 40 168.79 40 135.28 36 125.84 26 105.78 26 69.54 16 54.40 16 45.38 12 2.22 8 31.647 4
Leongatha 4.5.29 d Trafalgar 1.2.8 Goals: J. Burns 2, B. Hanrahan 1, N. Beavis 1. Best: B. Hanrahan, J. Burns, H. Martin, B. Peace, M. McGannon, A. Kemper. UNDER 12
Leongatha 3.9.27 Trafalgar 4.3.27 Goals: F. Materia 2, C. Michael 1. Best: F. Materia, L. Boyle, X. Robertson, C. Michael, L. Tuffin, S. Bright. UNDER 14
Leongatha 6.11.47 d Trafalgar 2.8.20 Goals: J. Hastings 2, B. Hastings 2, B. Motton 1, J. Wilson 1. Best: B. Perry, J. Hastings, B. Thorson, B. Kewming, J. Wilson, C. Preston.
AJFL SEMI FINALS UNDER 13
Leongatha Jnr 6.2.38 d Phillip Island 3.6.24 Leongatha Jnr goals: J. Hume 2, J. Lamers 1, C. Krohn 1, L. O’Neill 1, O. Harry 1. Leongatha Jnr best: T.Vanderkolk, M. Bentvelzen, M. McGannon, J. Hume, L. O’Neill, J. Ryan. UNDER 11
Korumburra-Bena 1.2.8 d Leongatha Jnr 1.1.7 Leongatha Jnr goals: H. Kewming 1. Leongatha Jnr best: J. Wrigley, N. Hanily, D. Hanily, K. Brown, N. Fixter, E. Lamers.
68 56 52 40 40 40 20 12 12 0
THIRDS LADDER Yinnar ................... 236.36 Mirboo North ........ 215.36 Newborough ......... 172.78 Yarragon ............... 132.13 Trafalgar ............... 101.68 Thorpdale ................ 70.66 Morwell East ........... 58.58 Hill End .................... 46.49 Yall-Yall North .......... 48.31
60 60 52 40 36 26 26 24 16
FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 1118.94 Newborough ......... 167.70 Mirboo North ........ 110.84 Hill End ................. 121.39 Trafalgar ................. 84.94 Thorpdale ................ 57.73 Yall-Yall North .......... 43.78 Morwell East ............ 33.16
68 56 50 46 44 28 24 16
OTHER MATCHES
Action: from left, Kevin Feely, Morgan Barnes and David Supple working together to chase down the main bunch on the return to Tarwin Lower.
Yinnar licks Tigers Leongatha Junior footy
60 56 52 48 44 20 20 20 16 4
MIRBOO North was completely outplayed in its 92 point loss to Yinnar at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Saturday. On its cold, wet and muddy home digs, Yinnar was as frighteningly efficient as Mirboo North was frightfully inefficient. In fact, the struggling Tigers looked more out of place than the dark brindle cow that was grazing with a couple of hundred Holsteins behind the western end goals. Yinnar immediately rushed the ball forward and had its first goal on the board within 60 seconds of play. At the 15 minute mark of the first quarter, the Magpies were 31 points ahead of the scoreless Tigers as the sunshine disappeared behind the darkening clouds and hail began to fall. At this point it was plain for all to see, the Magpies were fully switched on and the Tigers had tuned out. Led by ‘Old Man River’ Liam Visser’s cleverness and long-kicking sweeper, Brendan Chapman, regularly roosting the Sherrin into the Magpies’ scoring area, burly full-forward, Tim Aitken, had little trouble booting five goals for the winners. Others attacking and leading the way for the Magpies were Leigh Cummins, Liam
Maynard, Max Renwick and chunky half-forward, Kane Grinstead-Jones. Severely resticted by Yinnar’s hardcore harassment and textbook tackling, many of the Tigers seemed hesitant and were often standing still when it was their turn to go. Mirboo North’s trademark play-on footy had quickly turned into stop-start nothingness. Yinnar’s field domination was so complete it controlled everything up high, down low, in close and out wide. All afternoon, the welldrilled Magpies out-muscled, out-positioned, out-thought and out-pointed the visiting Tigers in a powerful display of teamworkorientated football. Mirboo North’s only two goals came from Kris Berchtold in the second quarter and Tim Traill shortly before the final siren. Despite its demoralizing loss, Mirboo North stays in third
position on the Mid Gippsland ladder with one round remaining before the finals. However, the Tigers need to beat fourth-placed Trafalgar at Tigerland this Saturday to be sure of keeping their double chance. Another sizeable loss will see Mirboo North drop to fourth on percentage behind the Bloods. Joe Brooks battled manfully in the ruck for Mirboo North against his much taller opponent, Jesse Bowe. Jake Nash, Luke Palmer and skipper, Damien Turner worked hard around the packs, whilst across half-back, Dom Pinneri, Kris Berchtold and Brian Waters held up several of Yinnar’s forward thrusts after half-time. Hopefully, Mirboo North can recover quickly from its sudden form reversal, following some easy wins in previous weeks.
SENIORS Boolarra 12.15.87 d Morwell East 4.2.26
RESERVES Boolarra 12.9.81 d Morwell East 5.2.32
Boolarra goals: T. Tobin 3, S. Boddy 2, A. Thorpe 1, C. Sherriff 1, J. Holmes 1, N. Hider 1, S. Mazou 1, M. Van Dyke 1, M. Buglisi 1. Boolarra best: N. Hider, K. Towt, M. Buglisi, C. Riseley, S. Cooper, C. Sherriff. Morwell East goals: B. Francis 1, D. Field 1, P. Henry 1, M. Van Loon 1. Morwell East best: L. Towns, B. Francis, M. Brown, B. Gibson, E. Semmler, J. Riordan.
Boolarra goals: P. Gilpin 5, K. Foley 2, J. Wilson 1, T. Beamish 1, J. Vuillermin 1, D. Loprese 1, D. Brand 1. Boolarra best: T. Beamish, A. Ellis, J. Wilson, J. Vuillermin, M. Dunn, G. Smith. Morwell East goals: N. Nikodemski 2, N. Talerico 1, Z. Dore 1, J. Lansdown 1. Morwell East best: J. Lansdown, T. Scott, T. Willis, R. Semmler, N. Nikodemski, J. Francis.
The Tigers will be strengthened for their round 18 clash against Trafalgar by the return of a number of key players from injury and unavailability.
SENIORS Thorpdale 8.2.50 d Yarragon 5.16.46 Hill End 13.2.80 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 8.4.52 Newborough 9.9.63 d Trafalgar 7.4.46 RESERVES Yarragon 8.17.65 d Thorpdale 7.7.49 Hill End 12.9.81 d Yalllourn-Yall Nth 2.8.20 Newborough 7.7.49 d Trafalgar 4.4.28 THIRDS Yarragon 9.11.65 d Thorpdale 7.7.49 Yallourn-Yall-Nth 12.8.80 d Hill End 2.4.16 Newborough 6.9.45 d Trafalgar 4.10.34 FOURTHS Hill End 8.13.61 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.1.7 Newborough 5.6.36 d Trafalgar 1.2.8
SENIORS Yinnar 15.20.110 d Mirboo North 2.6.18
THIRDS Yinnar 11.12.78 d Mirboo North 5.12.42
Yinnar goals: T. Aitken 5, M. Renwick 3, L. Maynard 1, S. Mills 1, J. Dowling 1, C. Harwood 1, J. Bowe 1, K. Grinstead-Jones 1, T. Hillier 1. Yinnar best: L. Visser, L. Cummins, T. Aitken, B. Chapman, L. Maynard, M. Renwick. Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 1, T. Traill 1. Mirboo North best: J. Brooks, J. Nash, L. Palmer, D. Pinneri, K. Berchtold, B. Waters.
Yinnar goals: D. Linton 3, M. Hodder 3, D. Yates 2, L. Monacella 1, M. Lardner 1, C. Bolding 1. Yinnar best: D. Waters, M. Lardner, B. Hoskin, S. Famularo, J. Findlay, E. Suares. Mirboo North goals: P. Hinkley 1, T. Potter 1, J. Richards 1, Isaac Abas 1, J. Buxton 1. Mirboo North best: S. Pratt, Z. Porter, J. Buxton, J. Moro, K. Robb, J. Richards.
RESERVES Yinnar 12.11.83 d Mirboo North 1.1.7 Yinnar goals: M. Webb 5, N. Linton 2, T. Sewell 1, L. Burslem 1, J. Lawless 1, G. Olver 1, G. Richards 1. Yinnar best: L. Linton, G. Richards, N. Linton, R. Van Rooy, M. Webb, P. Roberts. Mirboo North goals: L. Chila 1. Mirboo North best: P. Taylor, D. Banks, J. Grande, L. Chila, B. Bradshaw, P. Aveling.
FOURTHS Yinnar 13.15.93 d Mirboo North 0.2.2 Yinnar goals: A. Quigley 4, H. Kerr 2, M. Renwick 2, M. Hendrikse 1, R. Smyth 1, R. Flanigan 1, R. Dodds 1, D. Mehran 1. Yinnar best: A. Quigley, H. Kerr, E. Hicks, M. Renwick, B. Cheffers, L. Griffiths. Mirboo North goals: Nil. Mirboo North best: D. Allen, D. Robb, T. Reiske, J. Edmondson, T. Paterson, L. Taylor.
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Fortunes sag at Korumburra-Bena SATURDAY turned out miserably for the followers of Korumburra-Bena two weeks in a row. Having lost to Fish Creek the weekend before the club was looking for a win this week. Playing at home added a sense of optimism although it was for the first time in four weeks so it almost felt like foreign territory. Underfoot, after a week of relentless cold and rain, it wasn’t long before the playing surface became chopped up and this became one of the major influences of the game. It was a hard slog with a heavy, wet football for both teams and it was won and lost in the second quarter. KB had more scoring shots than its opponent but inaccuracy was deadly.
SENIORS Inverloch-Kongwak 8.5.53 Korumburra-Bena 3.14.32 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: D. Clark 2, A. Seccull 1, D. Lawton 1, B. Hender 1, J. Truman 1, L. McMillan 1, S. Buxton 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: M. Nobelius 1, N. Besley 1, P. Kyle 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Thornby, A. Seccull, D. Clark, A. Cuff, C. McCaughan, J. Clottu Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Cochrane, A. Zuidema, J. North, P. Pattison, D. Muir, B. Fitzpatrick
RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 9.15.69 Inverloch-Kongwak 1.2.8 Leading Goalkickers: M. Walker 2, W. Trewin 2, N. Cant 2 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Paterson, M. Walker, N. Cant, A. Meade, A. O’Neill, J. Walker Inverloch-Kongwak Best: D. Friswell, L. Johnson, B. Rigby, R.
At the end of the game one of the goal umpires had waved nothing but one flag, multiple times for KB. He said he was wondering if he would ever get to wave two flags at once. It looked as if KB had a case of the rot that sets in when team mates cannot find the big posts. It catches on. Muddy conditions quickly lead to tired legs and for Inverloch-Kongwak the mind set became lead protection. Thornby, Seccull, Clark, Cuff, McCaughan and Clottu were the best for Inverloch-Kongwak while Korumburra-Bena missed co-captain Urie in its forward zone. His presence there might have helped where his team looked most challenged in need of inspiration.
Minns, M. Howard, C. Buxton
THIRDS Inverloch-Kongwak 7.7.49 Korumburra-Bena 6.5.41 Leading Goalkickers: C. Casey 2, M. MacKay 2 (I), B. Dorling 2, Z. Walker 2, J. Henderson 2 (K) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Casey, T. Taylor, N. Anderson, O. Toussaint, T. Taylor, M. MacKay Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Trewin, R. Alford, A. Walker, N. Wylie, J. Wyhoon, B. Walker
FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 8.5.53 Korumburra-Bena 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: C. Mckenzie 5 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: L. Scott, Z. Caughey, Z. Javier, L. Scott, Z. Van Delft, L. Paxton Korumburra-Bena Best: T. Anthony, T. Halliday, J. Hill, J. O’Leary, A. Wyhoon, J. Felton
On the other hand four of the men on the field had already played a game of football earlier for the thirds. It must be said that those four players gave 110 percent and showed true mettle. Their keenness to make a contribution is a great sign for the club.
SENIORS Kilcunda-Bass 8.11.59 Dalyston 6.5.41 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 3, D. Holmes 2, J. Wells 1, B. Arnold 1, J. Attenborough 1 Dalyston Goals: B. Carew 3, J. Ross 1, C. Graham 1, M. Kraska 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: B. McKay, J. Attenborough, T. Smith, L. Harrison, D. Wells, D. Holmes Dalyston Best: T. Osbaldeston, J. Ross, D. Wylie, C. Samargis, M. Schreck, C. Graham
RESERVES Dalyston 9.4.58 Kilcunda-Bass 7.9.51 Leading Goalkicker: J. Dowling 4 (D) Dalyston Best: R. Davey, J. Dowling, J. Ray-Angarane, A. Wallis, S. Coldebella, M. Loughridge Kilcunda-Bass Best: C. Wells, S. Johnstone, D. Shepherd, L. Chris-
THIRDS Dalyston 18.10.118 Kilcunda-Bass 4.2.26 Leading Goalkicker: M. McCoy 4 (D) Dalyston Best: J. Legione, M. Marotta, N. Bainbridge, K. Kirk, M. Davey, M. McCoy Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Burgess, L. Adams, T. Thatcher, R. Scapin, M. Whitham, M. Homer
FOURTHS Dalyston 20.20.140 Kilcunda-Bass 1.0.6 Leading Goalkickers: F. Brosnan 5, D. Brosnan 5 (D) Dalyston Best: K. Wilson, C. Kilgour, D. Brosnan, D. Gardiner, L. Legione, C. Loughridge Kilcunda-Bass Best: L. Alford, S. Casey, J. Bastwrous, A. Arney, P. Booth, K. Cook
LADDER W L D
%
Sale .........14 1 0 201.51 Morwell ....13 2 0 233.87 Wonthaggi ..10 4 1 188.14 Maffra.......10 5 0 168.22 Bairnsdale .. 9 6 0 151.35 Traralgon .... 7 7 1 147.37 Leongatha .....6 9 0 115.19 Moe...............3 12 0 67.99 Warragul .......2 13 0 22.00 Drouin ...........0 15 0 12.44 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) .............. (8) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (1) S. Pickett (Bairnsdale)........ (0) N. Nagel (Le ongatha) ........ (4) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (1) M. Davis (Sale) .................. (4) D. MacDonald (Morwell) .... (4) E. Shaw (Won Pwr) ............ (0) J. Gooch (Sale) .................. (2) L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ..... (0)
Pts
56 52 42 40 36 30 24 12 8 0 81 67 43 43 39 37 35 34 34 32
LADDER W L D
Maffra.......12 1 Wonthaggi ..11 3 Traralgon .... 9 3 Morwell ..... 7 5 Sale .......... 6 6 Leongatha .....5 8 Moe...............5 9 Drouin ...........2 9 Warragul .......0 13
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
%
Pts
590.42 263.68 333.12 171.18 105.01 116.82 51.30 17.11 6.93
48 44 40 32 28 20 20 8 0
GOALKICKERS R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........ (10) J. Langshaw (Maffra) ......... (0) J. Freeman (Sale) ............... (0) T. Phillips (Morwell) ........... (7) J. Tatterson (Maffra) .......... (0) D. Loprese (Traralgon) ....... (1) M. Allman (Maffra)............. (0) J. Rohde (Traralgon) .......... (0) S. Dunbar (Traralgon) ........ (0) M. Davies (Leongatha) ....... (5) J. Chessells (Moe) ............. (1) J. Jones (Maffra)................ (0)
A hard slog: conditions were less than perfect with the surface at Korumburra very sticky and while generally it was KB who dominated at the ball ups, this photograph shows the match winners, Inverloch-Kongwak in the ascendancy. At the other end Cochrane who normally plays in the ruck did a great job at half back and kept the IK forwards reasonably in check for most of the game. Zuidema was also steady in the back half. While Thornycroft and Kilpatrick were on top at centre clearances they failed to exert and influence around the packs Korumburra-Bena had
It is that spirit which surely turns fortunes. The first term was a story of wasted opportunities by both teams with poor conversions on the scoreboard. As with games elsewhere in the competition, the ground at Foster did not lend itself to a high level of skill from the players on either team. The game wasn’t a spectacle for those who gathered to watch; the game was a slog. Stony Creek, however, proved better at linking up. For Foster, Vandyke played his
tie, J. Ivanic, J. Evans
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the advantage of a slight breeze on the final quarter. On a different day under different conditions and with accuracy off the boot this might have been a match winner. KB had two shots at goal within the first couple of minutes and missed both. Next week KB plays Tarwin. Maybe the firm surface will help its game. IK will host Foster.
True mettle does carry the day for Foster PLAYING coach Shem Hawking would have been disappointed not to have 21 players contributing in the match against Stony Creek on the weekend.
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best game of the year for Foster. A quality player he gets his hands on the ball as much as anyone and is improving week after week. On-ballers Bowman and L. Park as well as Stone on the wing were the highlights for the Lions. Stony Creek dominated the midfield and ran out the game fitness wise; better than the injury bedogged Foster. Foster head to Inverloch next week to a team which has momentum while Stony Creek will pit itself against the might of Phillip Island.
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Ascendancy: IK’s Scott outsmarts his opponent, keeps the ball in play and powers away looking to handball.
L. Coffey, E. Davies, B. Bohn, L. Whittle
SENIORS Stony Creek 9.10 64 Foster 4.7 31 Stony Creek Goals: C. Stone 2, J. Stuart 1, J. Brydon 1, D. Zuidema 1, L. Bowman 1, M. Linke 1, B. McKnight 1, J. Byrnes 1 Foster Goals: L. Galle 2, D. Hawking 1, J. Toner 1 Stony Creek Best: C. Stone, D. Zuidema, J. Stuart, L. Park, L. Bowman, B. Hayes Foster Best: S. Hawking, D. Vandyke, D. Hawking, M. Brown, J. Toner, M. McCall
RESERVES Stony Creek 3.10.28 Foster 2.8.20 Leading Goalkicker: A. Verboon 2 (S) Stony Creek Best: L. Byrnes, A. Verboon, J. Byrnes, A. Scholte, D. Potter, B. Byrne Foster Best: D. Hateley, J. Coffey,
THIRDS Foster 7.14.56 Stony Creek 3.3.21 Leading Goalkicker: M. Jones 3 (F) Foster Best: E. Smith, M. Jones, X. Duursma, S. Allott, S. Combridge, E. Staley Stony Creek Best: T. Sinclair, M. Green, R. Harrington, J. Tiziani, L. Henry, K. Newton
FOURTHS Stony Creek 9.8.62 Foster 3.5.23 Leading Goalkickers: J. Bright 2, H. Funnell 2 (S), J. Smith 2 (F) Stony Creek Best: N. Battersby, H. Funnell, M. Darmanin, J. Alba, W. Collins, B. Embury Foster Best: T. VanDyke, B. Smith, X. Duursma, L. Wake, J. Thornell, Z. Duursma
Panthers knock Magpies down KILCUNDA Bass took back the top spot on the ladder from Dalyston in a tight match on Saturday. Leigh Harrison returned to Kilcunda Bass and proved to be a valuable player. The ground was in good condition despite the stormy weather the day before and there was no wind to give either side the upper hand. The Panthers crept into the lead by the end of the first quarter with just one point in front of their opponents. The game was highly contested with neither team able to break free.
55 27 27 26 24 20 20 19 14 13 13 13
The game would continue to be low scoring throughout the match. Kilcunda Bass got a break on Dalyston in the second quarter but the lead was still slender. Full forward Kael Bergles pushed Kilcunda’s score forward by scoring two of his three goals for the game within the second quarter. The midfielders were playing well for the Panthers, particularly Tim Smith who put pressure on Dalyston’s gun Michael Kraska. However, this did not stop Dalyston’s shining moment for the game as Kraska rose above the pack to take a high mark.
There wasn’t much in it coming into the third quarter but the Panthers kept chipping away. Ruckman Ben McKay was an asset; although shorter than his opponent he put up a tough contest. Kilcunda’s Danny Wells controlled the wing while onballers Jess Attenborough and Damien Holmes took the possessions that helped secure their victory. The Panthers were happy to come away with the extra four points to shuffle the ladder. They will need to be in top form in the final stretch against MDU and Tarwin to keep their position.
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Traralgon ...15 0 0 350.98 Sale .........12 3 0 183.10 Maffra.......10 4 0 169.50 Bairnsdale .. 9 6 0 192.53 Warragul .... 8 7 0 93.04 Drouin ...........8 7 0 80.36 Moe...............6 9 0 66.24 Morwell .........4 11 0 81.17 Wonthaggi.....2 13 0 31.89 Leongatha ..... 0 14 0 26.77 GOALKICKERS H. McKay (Warragul) ......... (3) B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) ... (3) J. Green (Bairnsdale) ......... (1) D. Day (Morwell) ................ (2) D. Kosky (Maffra) ............... (3) H. Britten (Traralgon) ......... (0) C. Graske (Bairnsdale) ....... (1) J. Orlicki (Warragul) ........... (3) J. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (0) J. Jans ............................... (2)
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60 48 44 36 32 32 24 16 8 0 37 34 29 27 26 24 24 24 22 21
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Moe .........13 2 0 401.54 Sale .........12 3 0 244.54 Bairnsdale ..11 4 0 257.74 Maffra.......11 4 0 240.99 Traralgon .... 9 6 0 235.99 Warragul .......7 8 0 123.21 Drouin ...........7 8 0 109.14 Morwell .........3 12 0 22.94 Leongatha .....2 13 0 22.84 Wonthaggi.... 0 15 0 2.85 GOALKICKERS
52 48 44 44 36 28 28 12 8 0
B. Dessent (Sale) ............... (0) L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)........ (1) P. Hill (Bairnsdale).............. (0) A. McKenzie (Maffra) ......... (0) S. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (3) K. Duncan (Traralgon) ........ (0) R. Thatcher (Maffra) .......... (0) N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) .... (2) C. Henness (Sale) .............. (0) R. Tatnell (Bairnsdale) ........ (0)
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Balletic: Tarwin’s Brenton Byrnes juggles a one handed mark, which resulted in Tarwin’s first goal midway through the second quarter. Photo by Mal Heywood.
• Toora vs Tarwin
Toora prevails AFTER the horrendous weather late in the week Saturday was fine and sunny although quite cold.
Below, Hunger: Toora’s Evan Stuchberry handballs out of a congested pack of players. Photo by Mal Heywood.
There was no wind advantage and the Toora oval was firm and well grassed. Tarwin was missing a few good players with thirds filling in facing a Toora side almost at full strength with only Troy Allott missing from their best 21. The first quarter belonged to Toora. It was on the board early with a kick off the ground to Stuchbery followed up by a great long goal to Mills and then another following a 50 metre penalty to Pintus. A promising forward move by Tarwin resulted in a good mark to Hay but
he could only manage a point. Toora dominated the quarter, easily its best for the year, and at quarter time it was Toora 5.5. Tarwin 0.1. Toora began the second quarter with goals to Pintus and Grant before a good mark to Byrnes saw a goal and Tarwin on the board. Tarwin was obviously under-manned and lacked its characteristic tenacity and bustling football and Toora won the quarter easily to go in at half time 9.6 to Tarwin’s 2.2. Tarwin began the third quarter in great style with a good mark and goal to Byrnes and then two off the ground, all in about three minutes to send shivers up the spines of Toora supporter. Toora regrouped, however, and took control again kicking four goals for the quarter. The last was a great long goal to Pintus after
SENIORS Toora 13.8.86 Tarwin 7.4.46
THIRDS Toora 14.6.90 Tarwin 4.1.25
Toora Goals: E. Stuchbery 3, J. Pintus 3, P. Grant 2, J. Mills 2, J. Maurilli-Pullin 1, M. Harris 1, B. Vardy 1 Tarwin Goals: B. Byrnes 4, B. Ellen 2, L. Anderson 1 Toora Best: J. Pintus, P. Grant, E. Stuchbery, Z. Clavarino, L. Dyson, M. Hilder Tarwin Best: N. McRae, C. Hay, A. Bell, R. Houston, B. Byrnes, B. Chalmers
Leading Goalkicker: B. Willder 3 (Too) Toora Best: B. Willder, J. Vitols, N. Nicholls, B. East, J. Vening, P. Doran Tarwin Best: J. Van der Kolk, C. Brown, T. Rycks, A. Turner, J. Carmody, J. Norton
RESERVES Toora 7.5.47 Tarwin 6.9.45
Leading Goalkickers: D. Garnham 2, J. Hill 2, L. Smith 2 (Tar), J. Platt 2 (Too) Tarwin Best: J. Norton, J. Dunn , D. Garnham, J. Hill, J. Beckwith, T. Carmody Toora Best: T. Koolen, D. Angwin, A. Hewson, J. Platt, O. Cashmore, C. Edwards
Leading Goalkicker: W. Lomax 3 (Tar) Toora Best: not submitted Tarwin Best: D. Windsor, B. Launder, W. Lomax, K. Robinson, D. Leggo, P. McRae
• Phillip Island vs Fish Creek
Island fish for top two THE Island returned to the winners list in a big way after knocking off top six hopeful Fish Creek by 52 points at the CCG. The Island jumped away to the perfect start; Beau Runnalls started in the midfield and looked a natural as he scored the Island’s first goal in the second minute. The Island’s great start continued as James Taylor popped through its second goal a minute later. James’ little brother Shane stretched the advantage to 18 points and after five minutes the Island had scored three goals and Fish Creek hadn’t looked like scoring. The pain continued for Fish Creek as Mark Griffin bagged his first of the day after 14 minutes. From there the tide began to turn as Fish Creek started to take control but luckily for the Island it could only manage three behinds from forward advances. The Island took a 21 point lead into the first break. It was Fish Creek that got away to the better start
SENIORS Phillip Island 13.10.88 Fish Creek 5.6.36 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 4, M. Duiker 2, M. Griffin 2, J. Taylor 1, S. Taylor 1, J. Taylor 1, B. Van Brummelen 1, M. Price 1 Fish Creek Goals: B. Cooper 2, G. Park 1, A. Snooks 1, T. Hooker 1 Phillip Island Best: M. Duiker, S. Taylor, J. Youle, M. Griffin, S. Riordan, T. Cole Fish Creek Best: A. Snooks, S. Urbans, R. McGannon, G. Park, L. Pratt, G. Staley
RESERVES Phillip Island 22.20.152 Fish Creek 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: S. Huther 6 (P)
Phillip Island Best: J. Good, Huther, N. Marsh, M. Jones, Spottiswood, J. Weir Fish Creek Best: C. Batten, Price, I. McCallum, P. Mueller, Brennan, Z. Price
S. J. B. O.
THIRDS no results submitted
FOURTHS Fish Creek 7.1.43 Phillip Island 3.8.26 Leading Goalkickers: M. McGannon 2, C. Buckland 2 (F), M. Mattock 2 (P) Fish Creek Best: C. Buckland, M. McGannon, T. Price, B. Hams, L. Howard Phillip Island Best: B. Anderson, J. Keating, M. Mattock, B. Sutherland, C. Thompson
in the second quarter booting two goals in the first five minutes to be back in the match. Mark Griffin then again stretched the Island’s lead as he bombed a goal from outside the fifty. Fish Creek fired back straight away with another goal from a free kick but young Jack Taylor kept thing rolling for the bulldogs after a goal from directly in front. Jack’s goal saw the Island take a 19 point lead into the long break. The third quarter started the same as the first with Phillip Island getting the centre clearance and Beau Runnalls goaling but this time it only took 20 seconds. The Island was now dominating in the midfield and it was mainly down to Michael Duiker who was winning clearance after clearance. His hard work was rewarded with a goal at the four minute mark. Runnalls bagged his third for the day straight after to see the Island starting to run away with the game. The Dazzling boots of Ben Van Brummelen kicked the Island’s tenth for the day and this was quickly followed by Duiker with his second for the quarter. Fish Creek ended the Island’s run of six unanswered goals as it scored its fourth for the day after 21 minutes to reduce the Islands advantage to 47 points. Fish Creek was the first to hit the scoreboard in the final term but it all seemed in vain; the Island was in control of all parts of the ground and the defensive efforts of Skipper Jaymie Youle and Scott Riordan didn’t go unnoticed. Mitch Price kicked the Islands 12th and this was followed by Runnalls with his fourth to cap a great day for the Island as they ran away 52 point victors. The Island remains third on the ladder with some faint hopes of a top two finish. It heads over to Stony Creek next week to continue the race to the finals.
the three quarter siren. At the final break Toora were well ahead 13.07 to Tarwin 5.3. Tarwin put in a good last quarter with goals to Byrnes and Anderson whilst keeping Toora to a solitary point. Most of the sting in the game was gone by this time and the players seemed content to play the game out. Toora winning 13.8 to Tarwin 7.4. It was a great team effort from Toora and easily their best performance of the year. Perhaps a few more like it earlier in the season and the six would have been a bit closer. Tarwin will be hoping for a few players to return from injury as it faces Korumburra-Bena and Kilcunda-Bass in its last two games. Toora’s task is no less daunting as it faces Dalyston and Phillip Island to end the season.
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 18: August 9 Dalyston v Toora I-K v Foster Stony Creek v Phillip Island Tarwin v Kor-Bena MDU v Kilcunda-Bass Fish Creek - bye (DW)
MID GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 9 Yarragon v Morwell East Boolarra v Yallourn-Yall Nth Hill End v Yinnar Mirboo North v Trafalgar Newborough v Thorpdale
GIPPSLAND Round 16: August 9 Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Moe v Drouin Maffra v Sale (Sunday) Warragul v Traralgon Morwell v Leongatha
ELLINBANK EAST Round 17: August 9 Buln Buln v Ellinbank Longwarry v Nilma-Darnum Neerim South v Nyora Poowong v Dusties WEST Round 18: August 9 Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Kooweerup v Lang Lang Catani v Garfield Bunyip - bye
FOURTHS Tarwin 7.9.51 Toora 4.9.33
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Corner Inlet ..14 0 0 471.21 56 Inv-K’wak.....11 3 0 222.70 44 L’gatha Jnr ...7 7 0 96.11 28 Phillip Is......7 7 0 88.55 28 Won Power ...6 8 0 80.76 24 Kor-Bena .....5 8 1 77.60 22 Dalyston ........ 4 9 1 85.83 18 Kil-Bass......... 1 13 0 20.17 4 GOALKICKERS S. Flanders (Foster)............ (3) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (0) R. Angwin (Foster) ............. (0) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) T. Simpson (Won Pwr) ....... (0) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) C. Farrell (Phillip Is) ........... (0) A. Wilson (Foster) .............. (0) T. Hanegraaf (Kor-Bena) ..... (0)
37 27 22 19 18 17 15 13 13 12 12
UNDER 11 LADDER W LD
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Phillip Is.......12 2 0 302.56 Inv-K’wak......8 5 1 152.86 L’gatha Jnr ....8 6 0 125.45 Kor-Bena ......7 7 0 75.83 Won Power ....6 7 1 91.84 Corner Inlet ...6 8 0 114.43 Kil-Bass...........6 8 0 75.50 Dalyston ..........2 12 0 26.52 GOALKICKERS H. Kewming (Leon Jnr) ...... (1) M. Moschetti (Phillip Is)..... (1) L. Marr (Foster).................. (0) E. Lamers (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) J. Wrigley (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (0) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won) ..... (0) J. Harris (Kor-Bena) ........... (0) E. Spaull (Won Pwr)........... (0) M. Charles (Phillip Is) ........ (0) T. Crocker (Kor-Bena)......... (0) L. Dayson (Phillip Is) ......... (0) J. Sprie (Dalyston) ............. (0) C. Logan (Kil-Bass) ............ (0)
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48 34 32 28 26 24 24 8 18 14 13 12 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7
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Kil-Bass ..... 11 Dalyston ..... 10 Phillip Is..... 10 Kor-Bena .... 8 Inv-K’wak.... 8 MDU.......... 8 Fish Creek .....7 Tarwin ...........5 Stony Creek...5 Toora... ..........4 Foster ............2
3 4 4 6 7 6 8 9 9 10 12
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
%
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150.67 159.51 142.72 127.39 121.78 96.59 76.94 86.17 70.90 65.28 60.19
44 40 40 32 32 32 28 20 20 16 8
GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (1) L. Damon (Fish Creek) ....... (0) K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (3) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (0) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (1) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (4) M. Robbins (MDU)............. (0) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (0) C. Urie (Kor-Bena) .............. (0)
61 54 52 43 40 39 38 35 31 30
RESERVES LADDER W L D
%
Phillip Is......12 2 0 294.46 Kor-Bena .....12 2 0 278.57 Kil-Bass ......11 3 0 253.12 Dalyston ......11 3 0 228.47 MDU...........9 5 0 110.39 Inv-K’wak.....6 8 1 93.93 Toora... .......... 6 8 0 47.97 Tarwin ........... 5 9 0 70.94 Fish Creek ..... 2 12 1 28.13 Stony Creek... 2 12 0 39.47 Foster ............ 1 13 0 33.66 GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) B. Egeberg (Kil-Bass) ......... (0) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (3) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (4) P. McRae (Tarwin) .............. (2) N. Eddy (MDU)................... (0) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (0) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (1) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) N. Cant (Kor-Bena) ............. (2) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (0)
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48 48 44 44 36 26 24 20 10 8 4 54 31 30 25 24 22 21 20 16 16 16 16
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Dalyston ......14 0 0 591.89 Inv-K’wak.....12 3 0 216.91 Kor-Bena .....9 5 0 279.19 Phillip Is......9 4 0 139.46 Fish Creek....8 6 0 159.04 Toora... .......7 7 0 65.85 Foster ............ 6 8 0 75.80 Kil-Bass......... 5 9 0 59.89 Tarwin ........... 4 10 0 55.31 Stony Creek... 3 11 0 31.81 MDU.............. 0 14 0 13.21 GOALKICKERS N. Bainbridge (Dalyston) .... (3) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (2) J. Sanna (Phillip Is) ............ (0) J. Henderson (Kor-Bena) ... (2) B. Willder (Toora) ............... (3) E. Taranto (Inv-K’wak)........ (0) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (2) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ......... (0) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (0)
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56 48 36 36 32 28 24 20 16 12 0 40 37 35 32 30 29 27 25 24 23
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Dalyston ......12 1 0 1338.38 Inv-K’wak.....11 3 0 363.97 Fish Creek....9 5 0 138.49 Kor-Bena .....8 5 0 151.70 Phillip Is......7 6 0 128.31 Stony Creek ..5 7 0 88.78 Foster ............ 4 8 0 50.32 Kil-Bass......... 4 9 0 68.54 Tarwin ........... 2 10 0 42.27 Toora... .......... 2 10 0 33.67 GOALKICKERS D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (5) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) J. Stockdale (Stony Ck) ...... (1) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (1) M. Crutchfield (Dalyston) ... (1) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (1) K. Wilson (Dalyston) .......... (3) Z. Van Delft (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (2) M. McGannon (Fish Ck) ..... (2)
Pts
52 48 40 36 32 28 24 20 16 16 41 37 20 20 19 17 16 16 16 15
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Pride of Leongatha FOLLOWING her win in the high jump at the Commonwealth Games in the early hours of Saturday morning the names Eleanor Patterson and Leongatha were all over the radio and television. A small town and an hour to the nearest athletics track? The question was asked by a reporter after her winning jump and Eleanor replied, “Yes, an hour to the nearest track but I love Leongatha.” And Leongatha, have no doubt, loves Eleanor. Eighteen year old Eleanor took out the gold medal with a leap of 1.94m, short of her personal best, jumped as a 17 year old, 1.96m. Talking to The Star on Monday an excited South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said, “We are overjoyed by Eleanor’s success on the world stage. “Eleanor is a fine ambassador for Australia and Leongatha and we would love to celebrate her success on her return.” “I have talked to Mark Patterson (father) already and no doubt we will recognise Eleanor’s achievement in the Shire. “We have to be mindful she is very reserved and has study commitments being in Year 12, but we will definitely do something. Asked about the traditional sausage sizzle celebration as commented in the world press, Cr Fawcett said he wasn’t sure about the sausage sizzle but the event would be something worthy of Eleanor’s success.
The principal of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College said that her success is made more spectacular because she is also completing her Year 12 studies in the VCE. “Her ability to balance the demands of training to compete at such a high level and those of completing Year 12 is amazing and another way in which she demonstrates commitment, balance and dedication to all that she undertakes. “The entire College community is excited and proud of Eleanor’s achievement. I know her Year 12 peers in particular are celebrating her success. Mr Delaney said the college is very excited about Eleanor returning to school later in the week and will organise an appropriate joyful celebration for her. In a press release Mr Delaney went on to say that Eleanor, her family and her coach David Green have worked extremely hard to reach this goal with plenty of support from all sectors of the Leongatha community. Her journey started with the encouragement and support she received from her primary school PE days with Lachie Hughes and continued through the Leongatha Little Athletics and South Coast Athletics clubs to where she is today. Eleanor’s humility, dedication, focus and self discipline are admired by everyone in the College community. She is a wonderful role model for students, staff and everyone associated with our College. Eleanor’s aunt, St Lawrence Pri-
mary School teacher Anna Patterson, recalling her niece’s time as a student at St Laurence’s said, “Everyone at the school was very excited to see her win gold and are impressed by her strong dedication. “They are excited to see her achievement, particularly because she is so young. “They’ve been following her success over the past year or two since she became very high profile.” Ms Patterson commented on how natural Eleanor’s demeanour is and how she has maintained a strong friendship group right throughout her schooling. “All of them were cheering her on.” Sue Ritchie, secretary of the Leongatha Little Athletics Club, overwhelmed by the success said all at the club are very happy and proud of Eleanor. “Eleanor is extremely dedicated and trained constantly. “It was fantastic to see her win and many members of the club were up at 3am to watch her. “She’s very clever and talented.” Peter Ryan the Deputy Premier described it as a remarkable result for Eleanor and her coach Dave Green. “I congratulate Eleanor on her impressive result and wish her all the best when she returns to school to complete her year 12 studies.” Eleanor is the youngest Australian to win Commonwealth athletics gold since Cathy Freeman who was 16 when she ran in the 4x100m relay in Auckland in 1990.
Job done: A victorious Eleanor Patterson proudly takes the Australian flag on a victory lap around the Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow. Photo courtesy The Herald Sun.
Diamonds deliver gold for Lisa AUSTRALIAN netball coach Lisa Alexander, former Leongatha resident and secondary college teacher, is celebrating the Diamonds Commonwealth Games gold medal win destroying the New Zealand Silver Ferns 58 to 40 yesterday. For Alexander the gold winning match against traditional rivals New Zealand was a triumph having scaled the heights to beat the reigning Dehli Commonwealth Games gold medal team. Well known in the local area Lisa,
a former Victorian state representative player and a member of the Australian senior wider squad, devoted many years to coaching netball in the local area. On 11 August 2011, Lisa Alexander was named as the head coach of the Australia national netball team and on 30 July 2000, she was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for services to netball as a player and in the area of coaching and player development. With a Commonwealth gold her latest achievement and having beaten New Zealand in four straight matches in last year’s Constellation Cup Lisa has her sights set on the Test series with the Silver Ferns later this year and the 2015
World Championships in Sydney. Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan has congratulated Lisa Alexander on her team’s gold medal winning performance. “Lisa Alexander is an absolute stalwart of the game and has made a remarkable contribution to netball in this country.
Golden girl: Lisa Alexander, formerly of Leongatha addresses the Australian netball team that defeated its arch rival New Zealand to win Commonwealth gold. Photo courtesy The Herald Sun.
Go Aussies: Tate, Kurt, Tye, Patrick and Kai dressed up in green and gold at St Laurence’s yesterday (August 4).
Post games: the Pattersons were enjoying some time in Dublin yesterday after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Pictured is a family friend, left, with, back, Eleanor and her grandmother Mary Patterson and front, parents Helen and Mark Patterson.
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Aussie proud: Leongatha’s Eleanor Patterson proudly holds the Australian flag after her gold medal winning high jump in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.
Family pride: in an emotional moment Eleanor Patterson and her mum Helen exchange smiles on the track.
Sporting gold: Eleanor Patterson was as cool as a cucumber in jumping for gold and then receiving her winning gold medal with England’s Isobel Pooley, silver and LCA’s Levern Spencer, bronze.
Lap of honour: Eleanor Patterson runs a victory lap in front of an adoring crowd in Glasgow.
This is it: Eleanor Patterson clears the high jump at 1.94 metres to win the gold medal.
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