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THE Wizard of Oz is shaping up as a sumptuous feast.

Full of magic and wonder, the Lyric Theatre production – which features an army of Munchkins, good and bad witches, a wizard (obviously), a tinman, a scarecrow, a cowardly lion and a lost girl searching for a way home – is one for the whole family.

Kicking off its season on Friday night at Mesley Hall, Leongatha, the Wizard is set to wow.

The Star was given a backstage pass throughout rehearsals and has been privileged to watch something very special in the making. “The Wizard is going well. It may seem like organised chaos at times, but everything is going well and going to plan,� director Peter McAlpine said. “We’re expecting a great opening night on Friday.�

Peter said the younger members of the cast –

most notably the Munchkins – were “doing better than most of us�. “They don’t have stress. They just come and do what they’re supposed to do. They’re doing a wonderful job,� he said.

Equally, the girl cast in the prize role of Dorothy, Olivia Winchcombe, is excelling.

Although she only recently turned 13, Olivia is mature beyond her years. “She’s around about the same age as some of our Munchkins, and younger than some of our dancers – but she’s coasting along, doing a beautiful job,� Peter said. “She’s doing fabulously well and she’ll be in her element on Friday night.�

Other leads Charles Gruen (Lion), Terry Lay (Tin Man), Chris Gale (Scarecrow) are also doing brilliantly well, Peter said.

Discover more in The Star’s special feature from pages 21-24.

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Curious mind: Bob Young inspects the wreck of the Amazon.

Hiding again: the Amazon was soon hidden again by the sands.

Back in time: the ribs and iron tick of the Amazon on show at Inverloch.

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Mr Young saw the wreck when it was last exposed in 1950 and inspected it again last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“It’s a real historical thing,” he said.

“I’ve been waiting 50 years for it to come out of the sand.

“There are not that many wrecks around here where there is enough to see.”

Mr Young was alerted to the wreck by a friend whom discovered the wreck while working along the beach. Nearby Wreck Creek is named in the Amazon’s honour.

The starboard bow was visible in the

Cut staff, council told

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to cut staff costs to rein in rate rises.

Council’s staff costs will rise by nearly 10 per cent - $1.89 million - next financial year.

Staff costs have been a contentious issue for council, with some councillors and members of the public calling for lower expenditure to save money.

Next financial year, staff wages will rise four per cent, superannuation will climb 0.25 per cent and an extra four staff will be employed: an occupational health and safety co-ordinator, governance officer and two engineering staff.

Council has 257 equivalent full time staff and is expected to have that same number of staff until 2016-17.

Council’s employee costs for 2013-14 are budgeted to be nearly $21.7 million.

Foster woman Meg Knight could join council’s audit committee after her call to control expenditure at last Wednesday’s public presentation session.

She queried the need for the executive office of CEO Tim Tamlin and staff to cost $1.04 million. Mr Tamlin said that figure also included councillor and mayoral allowances. These total $248,565.

But Ms Knight was less than impressed.

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out of that to do HACC (Home And Community Care) assessments. It’s just administration,” she said.

Ms Knight called for a freeze on new positions and reduced printing costs for meeting papers.

“We have to get these rates down and it has to be done by cutting council expenditure,” she said.

Coal Creek Community Village at Korumburra should not be the subject of another feasibility study, Ms Knight said.

Sue Svenson of Walkerville said council did not appreciate the financial hardship the community was facing.

“If the elected council does not make tough decisions to cut staff and reduce services back to the level the community can afford, then I think it’s time you appoint an administrator,” she said.

Foster farmer Malcolm Davies said his

accountant told him private accountancy firms were having difficulties retaining staff due to the higher wages council offered. He urged council to cut costs to reduce rate rises.

“Otherwise we will get to the stage where we will not be able to afford our rates,” he said.

Cr Don Hill said costs could be achieved by reducing management costs, given the top 11 staff are paid five per cent of rate revenue: $1.695 million.

Cr Bob Newton said the mayoral allowance should not rise to the maximum of $69,325.

“People are hurting. We have to pull our belts in. It’s fine to say we are going to do zero budgeting next year but we have to do it now,” he said.

Councillor allowances will be set at $$22,405.

Cr Mohya Davies said allowances should remain to recognise the work

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• Narelle Salinger: “If it meant the shire actually used it for our benefit it might be half acceptable. But, when we get less each year for more charges, it is questionable how the council is really spending it. I can’t see what they are maintaining, let alone improving.”

• Ratty McRatrat: “It’s an outrage!”

• Lucy May’s Cafe: “6.75 per cent is a lot of money.”

• Gerald Kirk: “City of Whittlesea had a 4.5 per cent increase. How did they achieve a lower figure?”

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Clive Hope of Meeniyan said the community vision for 2050 was a waste of money and said the budget was too long and not user friendly.

Council’s website was outdated, he said, and a “shocker” to use.

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water, as was an iron tank, ribs from the framework and ballast.

Mr Young said the Amazon left Melbourne bound for Mauritius in the Indian Ocean with a load of salted beef.

The 134 foot long vessel struck rough weather and lost her sails off the Otway Ranges. She drifted eastwards and the crew eventually opted to beach her at what is now Inverloch’s surf beach.

No lives were lost but the coast was largely uninhabited by European settlers.

“Inverloch was never there in those days,” Mr Young said.

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Past recipients have included South Gippsland Hospital which received $280,000 for a nurses’ station, medication room upgrade and urgent care expansion.

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Spending slash mooted South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday approved a 6.75 per cent rate rise and a capital works budget of $15.25 million for the 2013-14 financial year.

But many councillors promised a more comprehensive review of expenditure for the following year to ease financial pressure on

Council will adopt a zero budget approach to prepare the 2014-15 budget, starting with a clean slate rather than carrying over baseline expenses as per usual.

“We will have to look at making the hard decisions over the year,” mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy said.

The 6.75 per cent rate rise was reduced from the 7.5 per cent touted in the draft budget, in response to community outrage.

The increase amounts to annual average rises of $91 for residential properties, $118.56 for commercial properties, $191.88 for industrial sites and $169.52

for farmers.

Councillors Don Hill, Bob Newton and Andrew McEwen said 6.75 per cent was still too high, with Cr Newton labelling the budget “horrible”.

“There are people out there who are hurting. There are some businesses that are 50-60 per cent down.

Farmers are struggling.

Tradies are also struggling,” he said.

Cr Hill foreshadowed a motion the rate rise should be 5.75 per cent if the council rejected the budget, but it did not.

He said council could afford a one per cent drop by not contributing

Windfarms still “inefficient”: MP MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent said he still considered wind farms inefficient, in the wake of an attack on federal Liberals opposed to the renewable energy target.

Mr Broadbent noted not one new wind turbine had been built in Victoria in the past 12 months.

He said the Coalition would retain its stance on wind farms if elected to government this year.

“There is no change envisaged but that does not mean we will not be making any changes,” he said.

Several Liberal backbenchers joined anti-wind farm crusaders Senators John Madigan and Nick Xenophon at an anti-renewables rally at Parliament House, Canberra.

Anti Bald Hills Wind Farm campaigners Tim and Heather Le Roy and Don and Trish Jelbart were there

too.

Mr Le Roy said people travelled from far north Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to attend.

Mr Broadbent said renewable energy targets

had long been a topic of discussion within the party.

“We have to remember that without a subsidy, there would not be one wind turbine turning in Australia,” he said.

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current councillor could project what that year would hold for the shire.

Cr Fawcett believed council needed a vision in the wake of the latest Community Satisfaction Survey revealing the community was unhappy with council’s lack of direction.

The budget was carried on the votes of councillors Fawcett, Harding, Kennedy, Nigel HutchinsonBrooks, Davies and Brunt.

Councillors Newton, McEwen and Hill were against.

Number crunching SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council accountants have forecast the following income for 2013-14: • rates and charges, $33.9 million (up $2.55m); • grants, $9.2 million (down $8.36m); • reimbursements, $373,000 (down $4000); • contributions, $60,000 (down $256,000); • interest, $589,000 (down $151,000); and • user charges, $3m (up $570,000).

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the same as council is.”

Cr Fawcett said four per cent rises – as a minimum – were inevitable, and was disappointed the community had sought to reduce staff costs, although efficiencies could be gained there.

“We will have to walk the walk next year,” Cr Fawcett said, as council would face another superannuation call then of $2 million on top of the current $4.6 million call.

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$343,000 to its annual general reserve. Cr McEwen supported him.

“Council’s level of support in the community is dropping; it is one of the lowest in the state. People do not know where we are going,” he said.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said the rate rise was 6.48 per cent when the municipal charge was removed. She supported the rise, saying the average for large rural shires such as South Gippsland was 6.1 per cent.

Cr Mohya Davies said council needed to invest in capital works to invest in the future and rejected community suggestions Coal Creek Community Park at Korumburra be closed. Closing Coal Creek would be an upfront cost of $1.4 million, she said.

“However, Coal Creek is on notice. We have to come up with a business case for a cost neutral project so council is not consistently faced with the costs of running Coal Creek,” she said.

Cr Jeanette Harding said pensioners generally supported a rate rise, commenting: “You will find the money to pay your rates because we all have to learn to tighten our belts,

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SOUTH Gippsland residents should brace for an overhaul of services from July 2014.

ratepayers.

That review is expected to start as early as this month, and councillors have not ruled out reducing council staff and services to boost council’s ailing financial position.

Council will borrow $4 million this financial year to help cover a $4.61 million superannuation defined benefits call.

While council is expected to have a projected $1.21 million surplus by the end of the 2013-14 year, it will have an underlying deficit of $4.752 million – a figure calculated by excluding one off income such as grants.

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Race of her life

By Matt Dunn

WONTHAGGI athlete and paramedic Deb Rielly is running, swimming and cycling for her life.

Experienced: Sam Spadaro, left, welcomes Ken Bowen aboard at Paradise Pizza and restaurant, Leongatha.

International chef joins Paradise Pizza PARADISE Pizza and restaurant welcomes the appointment of Ken Bowen as its new chef.

Having trained in London and Paris and worked in Europe, Asia and the US, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Leongatha restaurant, owned by Sam and Rose Spadaro.

Ken has also worked extensively throughout the area including stints at The Brewery Restaurant, Mirboo North, the Old Pub Restaurant, Boolarra, Djinta Djinta Winery and the Riverview Hotel, Tarwin. Lower.

“When I first came back from Europe I worked at consulting restaurant owners and chefs, similar to what Gordon Ramsay does,” Mr Bowen said.

Eventually though, Ken, who owns a farm

at Mirboo North, wanted to settle into the local area. Since working in South Gippsland Ken has picked up a number of awards, winning a Gourmet Club Award for producing the best seafood platter in Gippsland whilst working at The Brewery.

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apartheid leader and South African President Nelson Mandela and US President Barrack Obama share pride of place on her wall.

While the deeds of the famous may inspire, she also draws strength from the words and attitudes of friends. Local football legend Micah Berry told her, “Just remember that sometimes the best attack is defence, so don’t forget to rest.”

Like Mandela and Obama, Deb believes the will to win can triumph over all adversities. To this end, she is always looking for something new to “kick” the cancer. She is keen to try a hormone blanketing drug that costs $800 a month, but is not currently included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

It’s a financial slug, but she will take it if the radiation therapy doesn’t reduce her “cancer markers”.

“I transport people all the time who haven’t had chemo because it might have made them sick. They get to near death and they say, ‘I should have done that.’ I don’t want to live to regret not having tried,” she said.

Her twins 14 year old sons Ben and Dylan have provided more than enough inspiration for Deb to keep going, and battling whatever challenges treatments have posed. As anyone who has seen chemotherapy treatment up close will know, it’s far from a picnic. You plunge to terrible lows and the end always seems miles away.

“Ben and Dylan are really aware of everything, but they’ll often ask, ‘How are you, Mum?’ or ‘How was treatment?’ They don’t ever seem upset, but when the diagnosis came that it was back, it threw them a little bit,” she said.

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Volvo. Whatever the reason, whether you’re an alcoholic, a drug addict, or a fitness freak, the cells just latch onto that break in your immune system and that’s why,” she said.

Despite leaving the question of ‘why’ behind, Deb is careful to look after herself. She keeps herself lean, because she knows higher oestrogen levels help to feed the cancer. She is also on oestrogen suppressing drugs.

Overwhelming, however, she believes being positive is her main ally in the fight.

“I just thought I may as well be positive about it, and the more positive I am about it the more positive other people are too,” she said.

This positivity also flows into other aspects of her life, like her artwork. She is a keen sketch artist, who likes to draw famous faces – people who have battled against the odds and triumphed. Anti-

Inspirational art: Deb shows off her portrait of US President Barrack Obama.

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While Deb was cancerfree for nine years, the dreaded “rust” has now re-emerged. Many would fall into a pit of despair at the news, but Deb is not the type. The super-fit competitor knows the road ahead may be fraught with danger, but come what may, she is determined to stay in the race.

“I was diagnosed on May 21, 2003, undergoing a mastectomy and chemotherapy. It stayed clear for nine years, but when I was up doing the ironman in Port Macquarie (coastal NSW) in May I had really bad back pain, but couldn’t work out what it was,” she said.

“Given my history, my doctor said, ‘Look, let’s just get a scan.’ They did a scan and found the cancer was in my spine, neck, chest and lungs. It was a bit of a shock, but I just decided it wasn’t going to get me and I was going to take charge.

“I want to spend my time living, not dying or being sad or angry or trying to work out why.”

Deb said the question of ‘why’ haunted many cancer sufferers, but it was wasted energy in the end.

She remembers sitting in an oncologist’s room with five fellow sufferers.

The women began to ask themselves how they had come to be in the situation they were in. Each analysed their own potential risk factors.

“But I just thought at that time, ‘Well, it doesn’t matter what you do.’ It’s like rust in a car. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Mini or a

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MORE than 80 people turned out to the Leongatha RSL last Wednesday to celebrate the career of Sergeant Jim Baum, after his retirement from the Victorian Police Force.

Mr Baum said he has plenty of things to keep him busy away from work.

“I am still renovating a house and I have recently updated my motorbike, so I will be riding that around,” he said.

“I will be able to get in to a routine and enjoy my retirement, instead of shiftwork. I will also be able to spend a bit more quality time with my family.”

Mr Baum said one of the things he will miss the most about the force is the mateship, which is vital.

“I am also going to miss the action and that sort of stuff, but I won’t miss the paperwork,” he said.

“And I will also miss the crew. To walk away from them is probably the hardest part.”

One of the highlights of

Mr Baum’s career is the time he caught Nikolai Radev, later known as Nick the Russian.

“It was in Ferntree Gully in the mid ’80s after a series of burglaries, followed by a

police pursuit,” he said.

“It was when he was just starting out in the underworld; he was murdered sometime later on.”

Mr Baum said being a

member of the police force for 37 years was an absolute blast.

“Every day is totally different and it is impossible to get bored. I wouldn’t swap it for the world,” he said.

Family time: Jim, his wife Helga, son in law Tyler, daughter Kate and son Tom at the retirement party last week.

Boys in blue: Dale McCahon, Scott Simcock, Jim Baum, Wayne Beale and Howard Jones were celebrating Sergeant Baum’s retirement at the Leongatha RSL last Wednesday.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 5

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By Jane Ross UNIVERSITY degrees will be offered at GippsTAFE’s Leongatha Campus and Chisholm Institute’s Bass Coast Campus in Wonthaggi.

The GippsTAFE degrees are not confirmed yet and rest on discussions with the merged Monash University Gippsland and Ballarat University.

The new entity will be called Federation University Australia (FUA) and is due to be in place by the beginning of next year.

GippsTAFE CEO Peter Whitley said he is yet to have discussions with FUA, but he is very keen for the Leongatha options to go ahead. The de-

grees he has in mind are a Bachelor of Applied Management, a degree in community health and a Bachelor of Engineering.

“By that I mean process engineering which would be well suited to a Murray Goulburn type role,” he said.

“There’s not a lot of tertiary opportunities in South Gippsland and we have a nice little campus there.”

Both GippsTAFE Leongatha and Chisholm Bass Coast have been designated by the State Government as “technology enabled learning centres” and Dr Whitley said he expected them to be ready to offer courses during the last half of this year.

The learning centre at Wonthaggi will offer a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through a partnership between Chisholm Institute and Deakin University.

Contrary to expectation, the Chisholm Bass Coast Campus is thriving in areas such as children’s services, tourism, building and construction pre apprenticeships and aged care.

When the fallout of State Government funding cuts to TAFE became apparent last year, the campus looked like closing because it was financially unviable.

A spokesperson for Chisholm said enrolments were looking strong for the second half of this year at Bass Coast and there will be open nights on September 19 and November 28, offering information about courses for 2014.

Dr Whitley said GippsTAFE has completed all the restructuring needed because of the funding cuts. Eightythree staff were made redundant and Dr Whitely said cuts focussed on management to allow more funding for academic provision.

He said student numbers were “highly patchy” but overall, appeared to be down 10 per cent.

Building trades courses are down dramatically, which Dr Whitley believes is because of general economic slowdown in the region and the increased cost of TAFE programs.

“I think when people are impacted by financial crisis they are not necessarily inclined to spend money on TAFE courses,” he said.

Dr Whitley also believed the removal of university capping on student numbers also had an impact on TAFE. He expressed concern about the downturn in apprentices because they would be the backbone of the economy of the future.

Friday fear

By Matt Dunn

PARKS Victoria staff will meet at the Wonthaggi Coal Mine on Friday, with fears workers may be about to “cop it in the neck”.

Among those at risk are staff who maintain the track network at Wilsons Promontory National Park, luring hikers from around the world.

Australian Workers Union Victorian secretary Ben Davis told The Star cuts to local blue collar workers were “just another example of the State Government removing services from the bush”.

“We’re trying to minimise the job losses, but the only reason they’re occurring is because the government is not adequately funding Parks Victoria,” he said.

Mr Davis said Parks Victoria, and what is now the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (the product of a recent merger between the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Department of Primary Industry), had seen a dramatic cut to services during the government’s reign.

“All three services have had significant job cuts during the past couple of years. There is certainly not an equivalent cut in the corporate head offices in Melbourne,” he said.

“It’s the foot soldiers who cop it in the neck.”

Mr Davis said Parks Victoria had put out an expression of interest for about 60 people to take redundancy packages.

“Whilst they’ve excluded a whole stack of roles, by their nature job cuts mean a reduction of services across the board,” he said.

“The people who have been included in the job cuts are a whole lot of the blue collar workers, the people who maintain tracks and do a lot of the hands-on work in the parks. Our concern is, as a consequence of those 60 redundancies, they’ll be diminishing the delivery of service.”

According to a Parks Victoria insider, workers at Wilsons Promontory and Tidal River would be merged into one regional team.

“Parks is amalgamating what field service officers it has left and will move them around different work centres within the district. We will no longer have a track crew at Wilsons Promontory looking after the 150 km of walking tracks,” he said.

“Track maintenance work will probably be contracted out.

Not only does this mean the tracks are not getting maintained to the standards that we all expect, but – because workers are no longer based at the park – Wilsons Prom would not meet the ‘model of cover’ required.

“I fear the worst for the park, as contractors have proven costly. I worry the standard of their work will not be up to what the people of Victoria expect in our national parks.”

And, of course, there is a more immediate fear for those who believe they may be made redundant: “There’s a couple of guys the wrong side of 50 who will be asking, ‘What am I going to do now?’”

A NEW fence at the Leongatha Croquet Club has been vandalised just weeks after it was erected.

Club members discovered the damage recently.

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“I just don’t get it why these people would do this,” he said.

“I don’t see how people find fun or enjoyment in doing this kind of thing.”

Mr Arnup repaired the fence to the best of his ability.

Not happy: Graeme Arnup does his best to fix The fence was erected by Lions club volunteers recently. damage vandals caused to the Leongatha Croquet

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Last lick of stamp

By Jacob de Kunder FRANK Deane hung up his postmaster hat and closed the doors of the Loch Post Office for the last time on Friday.

Mr Deane has spent 22 years running the small town office and proudly holds the title of the longest running post master at Loch.

A stressful job in logistics made Mr Deane chose a ‘tree-change’ in 1991.

“Both my wife and I were working in Melbourne doing very stressful jobs,” he said.

“Jennie’s parents had the post office in Nyora for quite a long time so I spoke to her dad about the post offices and it seemed like a good idea.

“At the time I was operations manager for TNT and one of the contracts we had was with Australia Post in the old parcel centre in Footscray. I’d had a lot of dealings with them so it was sort of a foot in and we’ve always loved South Gippsland and wanted to live here.

“We hunted around and found this little gem.”

In those 22 years the Deanes have seen the town go through a lot.

“The township seems to go through ups and down and when we first came here in 1991 there were a lot vacant shops and that kind of thing,” he said.

“But when we came we were followed by quite a few people also in our age group who bought into the town and revitalised the businesses and built it back up again.

“Some businesses are feeling the pinch at the moment but I think we’re ready for another boom with lots of people moving in and people building in the area.”

The bypass of the South Gippsland Highway around Loch was a major plus.

“The bypass which was meant to be the death of Loch was not and if anything, it was the making of it,” Mr Deane said.

“People are quite confident with crossing the road without getting run over.”

The pair made a lot of friends in the town, most of whom have dropped by to thank them for their hard work over the past 22 years.

Mr and Mrs Deane also live in the post office building.

“It’s been great. You wake up and you can just go straight in and get involved in work and then at the other end of the day you can turn around and close the door and you are home again,” Mr Deane said.

“Probably the thing I’ll miss the most is interacting with the people and children.

“I’ve seen kids who were bumps in mummy’s tum grow up and get married and start their own families.”

The Deanes are selling the post office building and hoping to move to Inverloch to enjoy their retirement.

The post office building itself has been in operation since 1914 and was the official post office for South Gippsland throughout the first and second world wars.

Even though the post office is closing, the town will not be left without a postal service.

An Australia Post spokesperson said, “Australia Post is committed to providing postal services to the Loch community.

“To continue to service the needs of residents, we are opening a Community Postal Agency (CPA) at Loch Cosy Kitchen, 27 Victoria Street.

“Residents will have access to larger post office boxes at a concessional rate (where eligible) and over the counter mail collection as well as a full postage range including stamps and Express Post satchels.

“The CPA opens on Monday, July 1 and will operate Monday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm, with mail available for collection from 10am daily.”

Closing the doors: Jennie and Frank Deane closed the doors to the Loch Post Office on Friday, after running it for 22 years.

Save Venus land

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will sell the first surplus properties under its Strategic Land Review, despite opposition from the Venus Bay community.

Mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy tried to retain Venus Bay land on tourism grounds at last Wednesday’s council meeting, but to no avail.

Council voted to sell three lots at Venus Bay and 8 McDonald Street at Meeniyan. The sale of 11 Smith Street at Loch will be delayed until effluent issues are addressed.

Council voted to sell lots 4, 5, and 6 at Juno Road, but Cr Kennedy said there were indigenous middens, 75 species of native grasses and “a number of significant pieces of vegetation”.

The mayor said Parks Victoria believed Venus Bay accommodated more tourists than Wilsons Promontory National Park.

“Many of them watch the wombats that eat native grasses, of which there are only one per cent in Victoria,” he said.

Therefore Cr Kennedy opposed the sale of the land due to tourism benefits.

His stance was supported by Cr Jeanette Harding but objected to by Cr Jim Fawcett.

“Are we going to impose a higher standard on some land than any other residential land?” he asked.

“The State Government decides

what national parks are, not local councils.”

The motion was split, councillors voted on the sale of the Juno Road lots, and the sale was approved.

The Venus Bay community’s latest protest comes five years after fighting.

Its 2008 Save our Reserves campaign opposed council’s plan to sell a number of Venus Bay’s reserves and open spaces.

A well attended community meeting was held last Sunday, convened by the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association, the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula and the Venus Bay Community Centre. Cr Kennedy was unable to attend due to illness and sent an apology.

The overwhelming majority view was the Venus Bay community oppose the sale and request council adopt the five points outlined on the community’s 2008 petition containing 951 signatures.

Those points were: not to sell open spaces or road reserves at Venus Bay; undertake a cultural heritage and environmental assessment of all public open spaces and council reserve land in Venus Bay; rezone all public open spaces and council reserve land to Public Park and Recreation Zone or Public Conservation and Resource Zone; set an initial target of five per cent public open space; and consult the Venus Bay community regarding any proposal to re-develop the existing business area in Jupiter Boulevard.

Colin Suggett, president of the Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association, expressed the exasperation of his

community.

“We have been through it all before.

The land review appears to basing its recommendation on how ‘useful’ the land is to the community,” he said.

“We have less than two per cent of the usual five per cent open spaces recommended by planning authorities for urban developments.

The original 1960s subdivision unfortunately provided for tiny house lots which are having to accommodate increasingly large houses.”

The Tarwin Lower Venus Bay Association and the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula intend to put forward a joint submission to council by July 23 and encourage other groups and individuals to do the same.

They will also relaunch their petition.

Council will hold a meeting on August 21 at the council chamber in Leongatha to hear submissions relating to the proposed sale of: 6 Attenborough Court, Poowong; 48 Bent Street, Leongatha; 6A Gilfedder Terrace, Mirboo North; 2A Inglis Avenue, Mirboo North; 91A Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan; 18 Main Street, Buffalo; and 1 Pioneer Street, Foster.

Another meeting will be held at the council chambers on September 18 to hear public submissions regarding the sale of the following Venus Bay properties: 1 Neil Street, 1A Noble Street, 3 McMillan Street, 8 June Court, 8 Gary Court, 8A Margaret Avenue, and 22-24 Fishermans Road.

Most of the sites are reserves.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 7

Green charge starts now

By Brad Lester GREEN waste is no longer free at tips in South Gippsland Shire.

Council started charging $10 a cubic metre for green waste from yesterday (Monday), despite opposition from the community, including a petition signed by 707 people from Mirboo North.

Council stands to make $510,000 a year by introducing a green waste free and increasing tonnage fees.

Mirboo North residents Ian Bristow and Ian Potter

addressed council last Wednesday in a last minute bid to change council’s mind. The pair was among those behind the petition.

Mr Bristow said he would be forced to pay to dispose of green waste collected from council land.

“That seems ludicrous.

Someone has to look at that,” he said.

Mr Bristow said tip charges were “out of control”. Mattresses will cost up to $18 and a television up to $17.

“People are not going to pay for it. They are going to dump it in the bush,” he said.

Mr Bristow said the Mirboo North transfer

station was muddy and the mulch sold there was of poor quality.

“Until something is done with the Mirboo North transfer station, and people can get in and out, I won’t be paying for green waste,” he said.

Mr Bristow called for the introduction of green waste bins.

“We would have to pay for it but it would be better than going through six inches of mud at the tip,” he said.

Council’s sustainability manager Geoff McKinnon inspected the site last week and found the muddy area was not impeding the disposing of waste, but was becoming messy due to the

pooling of water in a low lying area.

The green waste will be mulched this week and the low lying area will be reshaped so water doesn’t pool there anymore.

Mr Potter said he had lived in 10 shires and in all of those he had received free green waste or a voucher facility.

He managed a tip on behalf of Mossman Shire Council in Queensland and said the introduction of a

green waste charge “was a disaster”. He faced heavy criticism from customers disputing his assessment of the volume of green waste they had.

Mr McKinnon said new signs would be installed at tips explaining to customers how green waste load sizes were calculated.

For example, a car boot full of green waste will cost $5, a level six by four trailer $10 and a heaped six by four trailer $18. A tandem trailer

with cage will cost $72.

Mr Potter said he removes about 20 trailer loads of green waste from a council owned naturestrip to maintain access to his property from a rear lane.

He also called for the Mirboo North transfer station to be open for more than three days a week, like other council facilities.

“How can we be charged the same rate when we don’t have the same opening hours?” Mr Potter said.

Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said fees for disposal of computers, mattresses and the like were the result of a landfill levy imposed by the State Government, adding fees in New South Wales were much higher.

“It’s not the council doing it, it’s the State Government doing it,” he said.

A green waste amnesty period will apply from November 1 to December 31.

Green machine: S and J Garden Care’s Steve Roughead has another load of green waste for the tip. A ute tray full of green waste will now cost Mr Roughead more than $20.

Fee waste for seniors GARDENING contractors have warned elderly customers would bear the brunt of South Gippsland Shire Council’s decision to impose green waste fees.

The spectre of dumped green waste – a by product of people dodging the fee – was also raised. The new fees came in to effect yesterday (Monday, July 1).

Council’s tips have experienced a rush of green waste disposal recently, ahead of the introduction of the charge.

“My biggest concern is that more and more green waste will end up getting dumped. I believe a lot of domestic green waste will end up on the side of the road,” gardener Chris Ogilvy said.

The Ogilvy’s Lawn and Garden Maintenance boss said many of his clients were old and he would have no choice but to pass the increased cost on to them.

“Normally I would simply factor in the cost of me taking the stuff to the tip, which is basically petrol and the time it takes to dump it.

A trailer load of green waste will cost me $36,” he said.

“For a general pruning job it will now become an expensive task, especially for the older people.”

Mr Ogilvy said he dumped about three trailer loads of green waste at local tips on a relatively busy day, something that will now cost

him $108.

“I’m disappointed by council’s decision, but I guess it’s something I have to deal with,” he said.

Steve Roughead from S and J’s Garden Care said he was “not impressed” with the fee. By the same token, he understood council’s reasoning, as there

were costs associated with running the machinery that pulped green waste.

Like Mr Ogilvy he said he would have little choice but to pass on the fee to his customers, most of whom were elderly.

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Spotlight on shires at Canberra talks RETURNING a rail service to South Gippsland was high on the agenda for South Gippsland Shire Council del-

egates at the National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra.

So was IT clouding, a far less expensive means of providing IT services.

The council wants to take that on and prove its worth so other municipalities can follow.

Other topics up for discussion included the Poowong/Loch/Nyora sewerage Scheme, development

Conferring: South Gippsland Shire CEO Tim Tamlin, mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy, federal Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Tourism Bob Baldwin and Cr Mohya Davies at the National General Assembly of Local Government.

COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 17 July 2013 - COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS 1.30pm - Presentation of Volunteer DVD 2.00pm - Public Presentations– Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time 7.00pm - Public Presentations- bookings essential by noon on 16 July Wed, 24 July 2013 - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations – Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time ADOPTION OF 2013/14 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Council, at its meeting held on 26 June 2013 adopted a budget, for the financial year commencing 1 July, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2014.

Tim Tamlin - Chief Executive Officer JULY IMMUNISATION PROGRAM FOSTER, WMA Centre Main St Tue 2 July: 10 - 10:30am LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St Tue 2 July: 12:30 - 1:30pm MIRBOO NORTH, M & CH Centre, Brennan St Wed 3 July: 9:00 - 9:30am KORUMBURRA, Community Room, Commercial St Wed 3 July: 11:30 - 12:00pm NYORA – Community Hall, Henley St Wed 3 July: 1 - 1:30pm Enquiries: Ph 5662 9361 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Area Works McIndoe Park, Leongatha Bridge replacement Ross & Witherdons Rd, Wild Dog Valley Landslip repairs Turner St, Leongatha Drainage works ROAD CLOSURE - CARMICHAELS ROAD, STONY CREEK In order to carry out road repair works following a landslip, Carmichaels Road, Stony Creek is to be closed to through traffic from South Gippsland Highway to approx. 750 metres from the South Gippsland Highway. The expected dates of the closure are from 24 June 2013 for approximately 5 weeks with works continuing for approximately another 3 weeks weather permitting. If works are completed sooner the road will be reopened and public advised accordingly. Residents living along this road will have access for the first 2 weeks then the road will be completely closed for a minimum 3 weeks and are requested to adhere to all traffic controls, detour and advisory signs.

Any queries relating to this matter should be directed to Council on 5662 9100.

NEW ROAD NAME IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BENA Council, at its ordinary meeting on 22 May 2013, resolved

of the Leongatha Rail Yard, Coal Creek development and the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre.

The annual event gave the mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy, CEO Tim Tamlin and others the chance to network and meet federal ministers and shadow ministers.

Cr Kennedy said there was also advocacy for extending the Great Southern Rail Trail to Port Welshpool and on to the Wellington Shire, as well as the Port Welshpool Long Jetty and Agnes Falls development site.

He said attending the conference had been well worthwhile because it gave South Gippsland Shire a chance to promote itself.

Bass Coast CEO Allan Bawden and mayor Cr Clare Le Serve were there too. Mr Bawden said the whole mood of the conference was dominated by

Noticeboard (pursuant to Schedule 10 Clause 5 (1)(a) of the LGA 1989), to formalise the name of the 140 metre long unnamed road, traversing in a westerly direction off Union Street, in the Township of Bena and Parish of Jeetho as 'Hennessy Court'This road name is now officially registered with the Office of Geographic Place Names and was published in the Government Gazette (G25) on 20 June 2013.

PROPOSED NEW ROAD NAME IN THE TOWNSHIP OF KORUMBURRA Council, at its ordinary meeting held on 26 June 2013 (pursuant to Section 10 Clause 5 (1)(a) of the L G A 1989) resolved to commence the process to consider to name the 65 metre long unnamed road, traversing in a southerly direction off Riflebutts Road, in the Township and Parish of Korumburra as 'Anthony Court'.

A person may make a submission to the proposal no later than 30 July 2013 addressed to the Assets Technical Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or delivered to the Council Office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

Copies of submissions (including submitters' names and addresses) will be made available at the Council meeting at which the proposal will be considered and Council is required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of twelve months.

IMPOUNDED VEHICLES Motor vehicles referred to: Vehicle 1:Honda Prelude Coupe, Colour: Gold, Year: 1991 Registration Number: UGA 704 Impounded: Venus Bay Impound Date: May1 2013 Council impounded the above vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989. Unless the vehicle is collected and fees paid within seven (7) days, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the public.

Offers marked “Derelict Vehicle” and addressed to the Local Laws Coordinator, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the aforementioned abandoned vehicle.

Offers close 2.00pm on 10 July 2013 and are to be delivered to Council's reception area, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time and date.The vehicle can be viewed at the Council Depot in Yarragon Road, Leongatha by appointment with the Local Laws Department on tel: 5662 9255.The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Chief Executive Officer - South Gippsland Shire Council TENDER SGC14/02 CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTPATH RENEWALS AND EXTENSIONS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for the above tender.

Tender submissions close 2.00 pm AEST TUESDAY 23 JULY 2013. Copies of tender documentation are available on Council's website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or contact (03) 5662 9254.

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the referendum that will coincide with the federal election.

The referendum seeks recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution.

Mr Bawden said the referendum highlights the whole problem of federalism which “is a bit of a mess”.

Mr Bawden said taxation is levied at the federal level but it is the states and

local government that provide the services and the means of shifting funds to them has been unwieldy.

The financing of councils was a topic supported at the conference by local government from around Australia.

Of the many resolutions carried, a percentage referred to fiscal matters.

There was a resolution calling for a fair share of Commonwealth taxes, and

the identifying of funding sources enabling councils to maintain and renew assets and services.

Much note was made of the financial burden of cost shifting on to local government and there was a resolution seeking more money for roads and to replace timber bridges.

The provision of affordable housing was also high on the agenda.

Holiday warning: Sergeant Glenn Parke from the Inverloch Police is asking holiday home owners to take extra security measures after a spate of burglaries.

Police warn homeowners

By Jacob de Kunder POLICE are urging holiday home owners to take extra precaution.

This comes after 15 different properties in Venus Bay and Phillip Island were targeted by burglars.

Inverloch Police Sergeant Glenn Parke and members of the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit were investigating burglaries in Venus Bay and Phillip Island in the recent weeks and have since apprehended suspects.

Sgt Parke said this was a warning to all those who own holiday homes in the area.

“Holiday homes owners should ensure they have the best security they can manage which may include security doors or sensor lights,” Sgt Parke said.

“And if you are lucky enough to have permanent neighbours, they are great assets in keeping an eye on your property.

“Even if they know people who live in the town but not necessarily next door, they could periodically check on the property for the owner so it’s not left for long periods unattended.

“It is also recommended that as best as possible you keep any items of value out of

view if anyone does happen to be looking through windows and in sheds.”

Holiday home owners are urged to make an inventory of belongings in their home away from home.

“One thing that is really beneficial is people taking photographs of their main items such as televisions and lawn mowers, the things that are attractive to thieves,” Sgt Parke said.

“Even if it’s just on a phone, it’s very helpful to us if we can identify the property and confirm it is the stolen item.

“To take that to the next level, photographing the serial number on the back of the TV or whatever item is really helpful.”

Police and Neighbourhood Watch are promoting an inventory form which can be found at: http://www.nhw.com.au/EasternRegion/Bass-Coast/Forms.

“If anyone as any information at all about suspicious activity around holiday homes contact local police, Crime Stoppers or 000 in the normal fashion,” Sgt Parke concluded.

“Getting the information is vital for us. Even a small piece of information which may not seem like much may be the piece we are looking for to join the puzzle together.”

Burglary couple nabbed A ‘BONNIE and Cylde’ couple has been nabbed by police over a spate of holiday home burglaries in Venus Bay and Phillip Island.

The 46 year old man and a 38 year old woman – who have no fixed place of abode, but were living at a Cowes caravan park in a stolen camper trailer – were remanded to appear at Morwell Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday), charged with 23 counts of burglary and theft.

The couple had a storage facility at Cranbourne, where the stolen goods were housed.

Police said some property from the burglaries had been recovered and further enquiries were being conducted in an effort to recover further stolen property.

“The good news is that due to an observant member of the public contacting police in relation to a man acting suspiciously, one offender was arrested in the act of attempting to commit another burglary in Andrea Court, Cowes and a second offender was arrested at a caravan park in Cowes, where the two offenders were staying in a stolen camper trailer,” Wonthaggi Police Sergeant Trevor Teer said.

“As with our previous similar holiday home burglaries, entry was by forcing open doors with a jemmy bar. Once again, TVs, stereos, cameras, computer equipment, DVD players and a coffee machine were stolen.”

Nine homes in Venus Bay were allegedly burgled by the couple, with three properties in Juno Road hit since early June, as well as two properties in Amanda Crescent, another in Pandora Avenue, one in Lees Road and one in Gary Court. All occurred between late May and the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

A newer burglary occurred in Canterbury Road.

In the past two weeks a long list of burglaries were reported on homes at Phillip Island: • Barry Street, Sunderland Bay; • Barry Street, Sunderland Bay (second premises); • The Esplanade, Sunderland Bay; • McHaffie Drive, Cowes; • McHaffie Drive, Cowes (second premises); • Waikiki Crescent, Smiths Beach; • Golden Court, Sunset Strip; • Church Street, Cowes; and • Settlement Road, Cowes.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 9

Political chaos to continue: Hunt

By Jane Ross THERE’S no sign the chaos of Australia’s federal politics will be ending any time soon.

That comment came from Flinders MHR Greg Hunt following last week’s change of Prime Minister.

Mr Hunt expressed disappointment the Labor Party continued to focus on itself rather than on governing in the interests of the community.

He said the Australian people should be the ones choosing the Prime Minister, “not the faceless men of the ALP”.

“People should be able to trust the government with their future but all they’ve ever got from the Rudd/Gillard Labor Government is chaos and confusion,” he said.

Mr Hunt said the Coalition has its Real Solutions plan “which outlines our policy priorities to reduce the debt, end the waste and, importantly, scrap the carbon tax to take the pressure off the cost of living for Australian families and

businesses”.

McMillan MHR Russell Broadbent has been too busy to speak to the media but his campaign manager Neville Goodwin said Mr Broadbent is going about his job as he has always done.

“He hasn’t let what’s going on in Canberra impact on what he’s doing,” he said.

“He is a principled MP who believes the office of Prime Minister is one that is entitled to respect.”

A long-standing Liberal supporter who once harboured political ambitions, Mr Goodwin, who has just become president of the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi for the third

time, told The Star he thought the federal political events of the past few months and years “are very sad for the Australian people and sad for the nation”.

Guest speakers: Tom Wachal from Holcim, John Ernst from South Gippsland Shire Council, Alan Pincott from VicRoads, Rod Taylor from In Vehicle Camera Systems, Jenine Turner from Just Logistics and Mohammad Chowdhury from South Gippsland Shire Council were presenters at the forum.

Roads worry truckies

By Sarah Vella POOR roads and overhanging tree branches still pose a danger to truck drivers in South Gippsland.

• McMillan MP Russell Broadbent.

• New Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Flame tree fires debate

By Matt Dunn AN online debate has erupted on The Star’s Facebook site after the paper posed the question, should the Illawarra Flame Tree threatened by the Leongatha Aldi supermarket development be saved?

Renowned arborist and tree advocate for the National Trust John Fordham said the tree - which is supposed to be afforded protection under South Gippsland Shire Council’s Significant Trees Register - should be saved.

“If council has a register, what’s the value of it? What’s the point of a register if you can’t protect the trees?” he asked.

“They’ve got to be a bit fair dinkum about it.”

Online respondents submitted a variety of answers to the question, with one wag suggesting the tree could be made into a nice bench to be placed beside a plaque marking its former location.

Another debater said the tree should be saved and Aldi should instead come to Korumburra.

Many said Leongatha’s progress should be put before the tree.

“I understand the tree is important, however isn’t it important to keep the town growing? The way it’s going now it’s likely shops will have to close. At least having Aldi might bring people to the town,” was a typical response.

Others, though, are supporting the push by tree advocate Thelma Arnup, who believes the supermarket car park could

be built around the tree, with only a few parking spots lost.

Failing that, she is calling on viable seeds to be retrieved.

One respondent who backed Mrs Arnup said:

“One hundred years of growth is pretty significant.

Where do you draw the line in the name of expansion?

Let’s not forget trees provide us with clean oxygen.”

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That was one of the issues raised by transport operators at a heavy vehicle forum in Leongatha last week.

The event at the Dakers Centre provided information to drivers and operators on a number of important issues affecting the trucking industry.

Trevor Riseley from Riseley’s Transport in Leongatha said the state of local roads and overhanging trees were issues, as were safety and changes to the work diary, as these had been changed over the past five years.

“Bus and truck operators have to be really careful where they go. It is not sufficient to just put up signs,” he said.

“There is also the issue of some

of the local bridges being too narrow.

There are a few that are extremely narrow.

“One in particular is just out of town toward Mirboo North on the Strzelecki Highway. It is a major road and it is a very tight squeeze.”

Riseley’s Transport has six trucks on the road, mainly between South Gippsland and Melbourne, with the odd interstate trip.

Mr Riseley said he supported the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

“It is something that has been a long time coming,” he said.

Jenine Turner from Just Logistics said the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator tried to do the right thing by truck operators and drivers.

“Currently, there are a lot of different permits out there. Under the NHVR there will be only one set of permits needed, accessible from one internet site,” she said.

“There will be one law, one set of penalties and one approach to enforcement.”

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Rivals wrong: Flamin’ hot Burra Foods MORE than 20 people responded to the question of whether Leongatha’s iconic Illawarra flame tree should be protected.

The post received more than 1495 views by 1.30pm yesterday (Monday).

Among the comments were: • Stacey Pors: “Yes.” • Nicole Macqueen: “Yep save the tree and put Aldi in Korumburra!”

• Scotty Hillis: “No one is ever happy in this town with change are they. No one wanted the fire station and now were not happy with Aldi. Any wonder why Wonthaggi gets everything and Leongatha stays behind.”

• Damien Noonan: “They could put a memorial plaque where it stood and make a bench out of it.”

• Damien Noonan: “At least that way Thelma will be able to sit comfortably while still presumably chained.”

• Kylie Pearson: “Most car parks have trees. Why can’t they make a feature of it?”

• Stephanie Jones-Thoonen: “I understand that the tree is important however isn’t it important to keep the town growing? The way it’s going now its likely that shops will have to close. At least having Aldi might bring people to the town.”

• Ricky McNaughton: “It is a beautiful tree. Why not keep it and Aldi (or something else) could be built on the old saleyards site or at the pace the weeds (jungle) are growing there, they will be on the Significant Tree Register!”

• Dina Drury: “A car park with some shade, how nice that would be. Rather than remove it, let’s have some more!”

• Tony Geitenbeek: “Either build the carpark around it or remove it. I understand the significance of the tree but isn’t it time we put people before trees? I prefer to buy good Aussie products from Aldi and save some money to spend on my kids. You know kids? The future of the human race.”

• Dave McRae: “Is this tree an Australian species? If not who cares.”

from Bayles, and Andrew Stow from Pakenham said it was up to all road users to be more aware of others when driving.

“Driving in a truck is just as dangerous as driving in a car,” Mr Porter said.

“We came to find out more about the new regulator and any other information we might not know about.”

Mr Stow said safety was a part of everyday life in a truck.

“Truck drivers are often seen as bad guys on the road, so our company is trying to disprove this by using forward facing cameras,” he said.

“The cameras capture anything that happens in front of us on the road. A lot of the time we have daily incidents, such as a car doing a u-turn in front of us.

“We are encouraged to report all near-misses that happen on the roads and the camera is there to back us up.”

BURRA Foods CEO Grant Crothers has accused rival companies of issuing wrong information when announcing opening milk prices recently.

“It seems that some processors are in the habit of announcing an opening price that is theoretically ‘available’ but which no supplier in the pool can achieve as it’s so far away from a typical supplier,” he said.

When the actual prices as announced are applied to an average sized Gippsland farm, the prices can equate to up to $0.40 per kilogram of milk solids less, Mr Crothers said - a difference that was significant.

Burra Foods announced a 28 per cent increase in the opening milk price for next season.

Mr Crothers indicated the strong opening price in a letter sent to all Burra Foods’ farm milk supply partners.

The dairy market has experienced unprecedented price movements across the main dairy commodities during the 2013 calendar year.

“Burra Foods has remained focused on capturing as much of the improvement to commodity prices as our milk volumes and product mix have allowed,” Mr Crothers said.

The increase announced by Burra Foods is a much needed boost for many dairy farmers in recovery mode following a long period of below average returns and difficult seasonal conditions.

Mr Crothers thanked suppliers for their ongoing partnership through the difficult times.

“It’s only with the continued and loyal support from our farm milk partners that allows us to grow our milk intake volumes each year, ensuring we can compete at world’s best practice levels for efficiency and continue to deliver on our commitment to pay a premium for milk in Victoria,” he said.

Burra Foods’ opening price will range from $5.25 to $5.65 a kilogram of milk solids due to each farm milk supply partner having a different seasonal supply curve, production profile and composition.

Burra Foods expects to process more than 275 million litres at the Korumburra site next season.

available weighted average of $5.73 per kilogram milk solids.

But farmers still believe the price should go higher.

Wooreen dairy farmer and Murray Goulburn supplier Leo Argento said: “In my opinion, Murray Goulburn announced its opening price first to find out what the competition was up to and then came out with an addition to show it means business.

“It is very hard to believe the markets have changed that much in three weeks.”

Mr Argento said he was aware of the work that goes in to determining an opening price.

“I am sure this updated opening price is the amount that was considered at the beginning and this step up was nothing more than a strategic move to come out on top,” he said.

“Don’t get me wrong, it is great to see, but unfortunately MG still hasn’t addressed the biggest concern hitting suppliers in South Gippsland, which is that we are consistently the lowest paid of its supplier base.

“This is highlighted by the fact that many suppliers would have seen their income estimates and realised they would have to get at least four stepups to reach the average price.

“This suggests the 30 per cent difference between MG’s lowest and

highest paid suppliers still exists, and if anything it has gotten greater.”

MG managing director Gary Helou informed shareholders the cooperative’s forecast end of season milk price had increased to a range of $5.80 to $6.10 per kilogram milk solids.

Monthly opening prices have been increased by $0.09 per kilogram fat and $0.19 cents per kilogram protein from the cooperative’s initial opening circular on June 5.

“Since we completed our 2013-14 budget in May and subsequently announced opening prices in early June, we have seen further significant falls in the value and outlook for the Australian dollar,” he said.

“As Australia’s primary dairy exporter, this recent major shift in the currency has added favourably to MG’s farmgate price outlook and allowed this increase in opening base price.

“We were very pleased to have led on opening milk prices in early June with record high prices for fat and protein.

“This leadership provided much needed certainty for dairy farmers following a very tough 2012-13. We were also pleased to provide a component of our pricing as cash up front and many MG suppliers have already submitted their form to take up this option.”

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DYSON Heppell starred in the Bombers narrow win over West Coast last Thursday night, kicking the sealer in a memorable win.

IT’S almost Daffodil Festival time! The theme this year is Celebrating our Pioneers. Leongatha businesses are invited to enter the best window competitions and start thinking about their entries now! The show and festival dates are Thursday afternoon, August 29 to Saturday, August 31.

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Concert Band ahead of next year’s 40th birthday celebration.

Tentative plans are in place to mark the event with Holiday Magic, a children’s concert, and a band reunion later in the year.

Are you an ex-band member or know someone who is? Then contact the band with details so invitations can be sent to as many players as possible to ensure a great weekend is held.

Contact the band by emailing admin@ sgconband.net or phone Em Barton on 5655 1767.

A MEETING of members of the Trease family was held recently to discuss plans for another reunion in October 2014.

Next year will mark the 150th year since the first Treases came to Australia.

Previous reunions have been well attended by local, interstate and overseas Trease family members, and all are looking forward to catching up again at the Dumbalk Hall.

MIRBOO North Cemetery Trust has shared in $75,120 of Victorian Government funding.

Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said the government was committed

to ensuring historic small cemeteries were preserved for future generations and were safe.

“The Mirboo North Cemetery Trust has received $25,900 to build a unisex toilet and for tree removal,” Mr Ryan said.

“This grant recognises the voluntary contribution cemetery trust members make to the day to day running of their local cemeteries.”

FISH CREEK and District Primary School held a crazy hair day on Monday, June 24. The event was organised by the Junior School Council.

KORUMBURRA Secondary College students have enjoyed a hiking camp exploring the Alpine National Park, taking in the sight of Lake Tali Karng.

Students enjoyed the challenge of crossing rivers and working together.

BASS Valley Primary School staged a footy themed day last Thursday. children dressed in their favourite footy team colours, and enjoyed a parade and a footy themed lunch.

THE Friends of Leongatha Library will mark its 21st anniversary with an annual general meeting and luncheon at the RSL.

Various past and present friends will speak during the event on Wednesday, July 31 at 10.45am.

West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation is launching three book clubs in August, including one at Leongatha.

On August 7, the library will host an event for National Family History Month, with a guest speaker providing guided introduction to the various online family history tools available through the library website.

GIVE the gift of hope to those affected by cancer by registering to sell daffodil merchandise this Daffodil Day. Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the generosity of South Gippsland residents to become volunteers during Daffodil Day and spread hope for the 189 people in the South Gippsland region diagnosed with cancer each year.

This year’s bloom of daffodils will be available at 390 street stalls manned by more than 2200 volunteers.

Anyone can order a pack to sell on and there’s a variety of new merchandise available including pens, magnets, key rings, wristbands and Dougal the bear.

For further information or to support Daffodil Day, visit www.daffodilday.com. au or phone 1300 65 65 85.

Winning couple SUSAN Ward of Korumburra recently surprised her husband of 40 years, Allan Ward, with a weekend retreat to their honeymoon location at Lakes Entrance, a spot close to the couple’s hearts.

After winning Kleenex promotion for Share the Softness, Susan made the pledge “to spend more time fishing with her husband”, a hobby that bonded the

Loving couple: Susan and Allan Ward enjoy fishing at Lakes Entrance after winning a competition.

Pleasant place: the Ivy O’Neill Park was officially opened recently in Korumburra.

The park on Mine Road was named in memory of Mrs O’Neill whose husband was killed by a stone fall in the Austral Coal Mine in 1927.

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During their weekend retreat, Allan and Susan spent quality time with one another and indulged in fishing, relaxing and re-living the memories of their honeymoon.

As winners in the Kleenex promotion, Susan and Allan won a gift voucher for a Lakes Entrance fishing charter.

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That’s why the people from the Camellias Gippsland group are hosting a day of talks and demonstrations to give gardeners a winter fix.

On Saturday, July 6, they will host a Gardener’s Day Out – a day to help you look forward to the spring days ahead.

The first speaker will be Peter Allen, from Telopea Mt Permaculture and Nursery in Monbulk, who grows 500 types of fruit trees.

Colin Baird and Jim Rochford of Camellias Victoria, and Gippsland members, will demonstrate grafting techniques. Jim will bring some dwarf rootstock and Peter will bring scion wood – wood from a variety of tree you want to graft to the rootstock.

Participants will be able to graft their own fruit tree.

After a soup and sandwich lunch, Barry Johnson from Camellias Victoria will talk about landscape design. Barry has had a lot of experience in this field and is an entertaining speaker.

The venue is the Leongatha Uniting Church Hall, starting at 10am.

There will be morning and afternoon tea, lunch and a plant stall. The day costs $12.

Enquiries to Marg Fox on 5664 9238.

Kinder boost: South Gippsland Young Farmers donated $245 to Leongatha’s Hassett Street kinder recently.

The funds will be spent on a second season of vegetables in the relatively new vegetable patches.

Young Farmers members raised the money by cooking the breakfast BBQ at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra.

The next major fundraising effort for the club is a trivia night to be held in October for the Leongatha Playgroup.

If anyone would like to donate prizes towards a raffle on the night, please contact southgippslandyoungfarmers@hotmail.com Young Farmers president Sally Pate (left) and secretary Bronwen Russel present the cheque to kinder kids.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 11

Now’s the time to buy THERE is no better time than now to consider a villa at Leongatha’s Mountain View lifestyle village.

sion making can help you to make the most of your life.

The seminar is an opportunity to hear and ask questions regarding lifestyle and financial options while in a relaxed environment, which in turn will provide you with information to make choices for a ‘purpose filled future’ that you control.

The seminar is from 10.45am on Thursday, July 11 at the village.

RSVP by July 5 to 1300 306 255 or email sales@ mountainviewleongatha. com.au.

If you can’t make the seminar, you should attend one of the monthly sessions held every third Thursday of the month.

These will be relaxing sessions where you can ask any questions one on one with the experts and staff.

“This way there are no misinterpretations through a third party and it becomes a much more personal approach,” Mr Davis said.

Check out the hidden views and the fantastic leisure centre at Mountain View Leongatha today.

With enquiries at a good rate and stage two of the development already up for sale, you should get in quick.

The nine villas now under construction in stage two can be bought.

These villas sit on a tiered landscape to not interfere with the fantastic views from Dale Drive.

Tradesmen are working on two of the nine villas and preparing the bases for the others.

Mountain View is hosting a free informal seminar to showcase lifestyle and financial options for those planning to live in the village.

“This is a great chance to review and refresh the idea of living at Mountain View,” village manager Trevor Davis said.

A number of speakers will offer information based on the lifestyle possibilities for the over 55s, and will discuss how planning and deci-

Right, Keep it even: tradesmen are preparing a base for more villas in stage two at Mountain View.

Below, Going up: Mountain View Leongatha manager Trevor Davis checks out the construction of stage two villas.

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Illawarra carbon credit IN Melbourne on the corner of King and Bourke streets is a honey locust tree.

The seed came out with a Chinese at the time of the gold rush in 1850.

In 1980 an office block was set back from the corner to give the tree enough space to live, at great cost to the developer.

If you go to Melbourne, go and have a look! It is the only mature Gleditsia sinensis in Victoria and on the National Trust register of significant trees!

Surely the Illawarra flame tree in Leongatha could be saved if we think out side the square. It could be a feature of the Aldi car park.

Has anyone from the council talked to Aldi? It could be its carbon credit.

Why does the council have a register of significant trees when it gets ignored in its planning permits?

Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.

Save tree JUST want to take my hat off to Thelma Arnup for her commitment to saving this 100 year old tree from the Aldi chop! (“Out on a limb”, The Star, June 25).

Surely Aldi can work around this tree and forgo a few car parking spaces, for the sake of preserving some of the town’s heritage.

It is bad enough the old house is being knocked down.

This tree is cited many times in Significant Trees of South Gippsland written by Mary Ellis.

As Thelma says, “the Illawarra flame tree is supposed to be afforded protection under South

Gippsland Shire Council’s Significant Tree Register, with renowned arborist and tree advocate for the National Trust, John Fordham, saying the tree should be saved”.

In Mary Ellis’ book, under the heading of ‘Categories of Significance’, this tree is listed as being of “outstanding aesthetic quality” (page 2, Significant Trees of South Gippsland).

It is laughable to think a few saplings (grown from seed) can make up for the present tree, the likes of which we will not see again for another 100 years, should it be chopped down.

Virginia Bourke, Leongatha.

Gas surprise IN RESPONSE to Matt Dunn’s article “Coal Seam Fight” in your paper on Tuesday, June 25.

Over 130 people attended Sunday’s (June 23) information session at Mirboo North, some hearing about the effects of unconventional gas mining for the first time.

Thirty state and opposition MPs, including Premier Dr Denis Napthine and our South Gippsland representative and Deputy Premier Mr Peter Ryan, were on the invite list.

Only one member had the good manners to send a belated apology.

By ignoring invitations like this the current Victorian government is saying to the people of Victoria we do not care about your opinions or concerns.

Lakes Oil has already drilled and fracked exploration wells in and around Seaspray, which is also in Mr Ryan’s electorate. Mr Ryan has been very quiet on this matter. It is about time he addressed his electorate with some positive

E D I T O R I A L Ease rates burden SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has made the promise to look hard at its books in a serious review of the council’s expenditure.

Council has also pledged to start that process from July 1.

The Star this week reports the community can expect more serious slashing of expenditure when council reviews its 2014-15 budget and given the community is now paying a 6.75 per cent pay rise, that’s the least the public deserves.

Council is facing extreme financial pressures and while ratepayers are certainly shouldering a fair proportion of expenses this year, they cannot continue to do so year after year.

Council is proposing ratepayers pay a 6.25 per cent rise during 2014-15 but councillors must explore every avenue to in a bid to reduce that.

Cr Jim Fawcett told council last Wednesday a four per cent rate rise would be a minimum figure and in that case, council must aim to reduce expenditure – or boost income – to pin the rise there.

While there is much community opposition to a green waste charge being implemented in the current budget, the cost was inevitable given other Gippsland councils already charge such a fee.

Given the green waste would earn council another $510,000 a year, this sum will go some way to reducing future rate rises, but nevertheless inequality remains in the system.

Ian Bristow and Ian Potter of Mirboo North make fair points in stating they should not be forced to pay to dispose of green waste collected from council owned land, such as naturestrips.

People in such situations are already dedicating their time to looking after public land and should not bear the cost as well.

A voucher system should be introduced to compensate people in such positions, as money is hard enough to earn, yet alone pay unfair expenses.

While the community may not be entirely satisfied with this year’s budget, they should let council know now what they expect come budget time in 2014.

actions instead of just saying “we have the best regulations in Australia”.

The unexpected attendance

by Peter Reith was a surprise to the people of Mirboo North as he was not on the invite list. Peter entered the venue quietly and unassumingly, leaving people to question his motives. Did he think the people of Mirboo North would not recognise him.

We were very surprised to read Peter Reith’s comments: “From my perspective it’s important to get around and hear what people are saying”.

Why then did he leave the venue after his interview with the media without listening or talking to the people? After all, according to Peter “From my perspective it’s important to get around and hear what people are saying”.

Peter also stated: “I’ve spoken to quite a few people down the street today, and I’m very interested in what they have to say”.

If Peter had spoken to quite a few people down the street he would have said that I was very interested in what they said, not “I’m very interested in what they have to say”.

By the way SP AusNet was replacing power poles in the main street, and the power was off in the township and surrounding area from 9am through to 3.30pm.

With the majority of local businesses closed for the day, there would not have been many locals in the main street of Mirboo North.

Did Peter Reith consider the ‘drive in drive out’ SP AusNet workers as locals?

Peter Reith had his chance to explain his presence to the Mirboo North community and listen to “what people are saying” but chose instead to give his own views to the media without sticking around to “hear what people are saying”.

It’s disappointing we had to hear, from Matt’s article, he is leading a review of gas supply for Victoria and will deliver a report on Victoria’s gas supply in the next couple of weeks.

Unconventional gas mining is having a devastating effect on rural communities in Queensland and New South Wales.

Our MPs are showing by their absence at local information sessions, they will do the same in Victoria.

Drew Hutton said: “When our leaders fail us, then ordinary people have got to become heroes.”

Peter and Lorraine Halabarec, Mirboo North.

Road disgrace DOES anybody care? Does anybody listen?

I am writing to say what an absolute disgrace the MeeniyanPromontory road between Meeniyan and Fish Creek is.

It is time Mr David Gellion of VicRoads got hold of the steering wheel in his private car, and travel down these roads on a daily basis to his place of employment.

He might just see what we are complaining about. It is a main road to all our beautiful beaches and camp grounds, and if the South Gippsland Shire is serious in its endeavours to attract visitors to this area, they better get stuck in and do something serious about our roads.

Surely our duly elected councillors, emergency services, milk factories, V/Line bus company and school bus operators could have some input into the definite lack of safety on this road?

Tourism is going to suffer again!

An article in The Star (January 2, 2013) by Mr John Richards, is surely ringing a bell somewhere?

It’s obviously not ringing Mr Gellion’s. VicRoads’ home page makes for interesting reading about their concern for motorists safety.

What an absolute waste of money it has been putting up the roadside barriers. They are dangerous in themselves and I believe they have been banned in some European countries!

The money spent on those barriers could have fixed a mighty lot of roads in South Gippsland. The road verges are disgusting also, and long grass, overgrown trees are only adding to a motorist’ s nightmare trip.

What about the native animals that also share these roads. Unfortunately there are more dead animals on the roads than in a taxidermist’s showroom!

Come on people, speak up for goodness sake before something tragic happens. Contact Vicroads and get heard - please!

Remember, Victoria’s new number plate slogan reads “Stay Alert, Stay Alive”.

Heather Poletti, Fish Creek.

Consult us!

PETER Reith, former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Howard Government, surreptitiously crept into the Mirboo North Coal Seam Gas information session without introducing himself or making contact with coal and CSG Free Mirboo North, who were hosting this important

forum.

He was there in his capacity as chair of the gas council advising the State Government on the gas industry, gathering information about the community reaction to the possibility of coal seam gas mining in Gippsland.

At no time did he attempt to discuss any of the relevant issues with the 160 strong crowd or the organisers of the meeting.

This was such a poor effort at community consultation we can only conclude he was afraid to face the people representing the huge groundswell of opposition to destructive coal seam gas mining.

Although he was collared by some group members, he was very reluctant to engage with them.

Is this the community consultation we Gippslanders can expect from our State Government?

All the relevant ministers and shadow ministers including Deputy Premier Peter Ryan were invited and yet all refused to attend.

Where is our Energy and Resources Minister Nick Kotsiris, who should be acknowledging our concerns?

Are we going to let this government treat us with such contempt and condescension?

Marg Thomas, coordinator Coal and CSG Free, Mirboo North.

Disappointed THE response of South Gippsland Shire Council to the many submissions against the proposed 7.5 per cent rates increase for 2013-14 has been very disappointing.

All councillors expressed agreement with the concerns raised about the need to control costs, consider rates affordability by the community etc.

However the result – being a token reduction to 6.75 per cent in the proposed 2013-14 rate increase (rates and charges revenue is still projected to increase overall by 8.1 per cent in 2013-14), and more promises of serious reviews to “minimise rate increases in the future” - boils down to “all talk but no action”.

A classic example of this is the response to enormous ratepayer discontent with the idea of spending over $120,000 on developing a Vision 2050 plan.

These funds have now been reallocated to a new item to “develop new approaches to engage community participation in creating a continually evolving vision for the shire,…with the intent of achieving end of year savings from this budget allocation”.

It seems a mere change in

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the wording for this spending is deemed sufficient – we deserve better. Our council’s existing proportionate staffing levels and costs are well above the norm, so a stringent budget review should be achievable without the need for extra resources.

Many areas for cost reductions were raised in submissions. Staffing levels and costs, excessive managerial staff (five directorates and 23 departments) , excessive motor vehicle fleet, review to ensure full recovery of actual cost of private use of council vehicles (not merely based on arbitrary formulas), unjustified short term turnover of vehicles, reduction in use of consultants, Coal Creek, review of all existing and proposed programs, etc.

The councillors must reassert their control and make the difficult decisions (in the same way as businesses and individuals) to ensure spending is limited to what is affordable.

Though the 140 page budget document notes in many places it is important to balance the perceived demand for services with the community’s capacity and preparedness to pay for these, it does not devote one word to any assessment of affordability.

Wouldn’t it be interesting to see a council paper seeking to argue the affordability of 6.75 per cent and then five per cent rate increases forever! Understandably the art of politics has dictated this be painted over.

The budget is very clear in stating the reason for big rate increases is “to generate increasing revenue streams to fund increasing capital works and (perceived) increasing service level requirements”.

But is this really what the community wants, and in any case is it something the community can afford? We should only expect and budget for the services we can afford to pay for.

Councillors Hill, McEwen and Newton did propose an amendment to reduce the rate increase to 5.75 per cent , but the other six councillors defeated the change by approving the 6.7 per cent increase as put up.

We have been promised a stringent review for next year, with a “zero based budgeting” approach. Sounds a nice choice of words doesn’t it, or is it just a catchy phrase designed to try to placate us for now, with more of the same next year when “other difficulties have cropped up”.

The clock is ticking and serious action is overdue.

Lloyd McKenzie, Foster.

“No. I don’t think the Labor Party is going to win.”

Lynn Missen, Leongatha.

“No. The government is too far behind in the polls.”

Nicole Walsh, Leongatha.

“No, I don’t think he will. Everyone is sick of it all.”

Lynn Huguenin, Korumburra.

“Yes. I think he is a smart politician. After all this we need to settle down and he’s the one to do it.”

Meg Viney, Koonwarra .

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 13

New salon on the block JESS Harle Hairdressing and Beauty recently relocated from a home salon setting to a brand new premises in Leongatha’s McCartin Street.

The salon is now open.

Ms Harle has been operating the salon out of her home for the past four years, however the need to expand had become evident.

“As part of our move, we will be able to offer more services, including hair, beauty and myotherapy,” she said.

“The salon uses L’Oreal Professionnel with new ammonia free luxuri-

Exciting times: Jess Harle opened her new salon on Leongatha’s McCartin Street last week. Drop in and see the team for all of your hair and beauty needs.

ous hair colour, along with becoming a De Lorenzo ASPYA hair salon stocking the full retail and colour range which is Australian made and owned.

Both ranges are cruelty free.”

Ms Harle has been hairdressing for eight years.

“I started with Leanne Cantwell at Buzz Hair Studio and I was successful enough to branch out on my own,” she said.

“The decision to expand came from wanting to provide more services to our growing clientele. We wanted to bring a home salon feel with a touch of elegance to McCartin Street.

“We are really introducing beauty and myotherapy to complement our hair services. We will be a one stop shop for our clients and their needs.”

The salon will be offering all aspects of beauty including tanning, waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures, ear candling and more.

Ms Harle said a myotherapist will be able to provide relaxation massage, cupping, needling and acupuncture, and all services are claimable on health insurance.

“We also offer a full range of hair extensions and all staff are experts on our retail products and on how to care for your scalp and colour, which is very important,” she said.

The feel in the new salon is relaxed and provides a place for clients to be pampered.

“In our beauty treatment rooms, we have provided robes and slippers for our clients, should they need to leave the treatment room for any reason they will be comfortable,” Ms Harle said.

The space housing the new salon has undergone a complete transformation, including new floors, new plasterwork and paint and new treatment rooms.

Meet and greet: Lauren Donohue, Jess Harle, Haydie-May Watson, Melissa Weekes, Kylie Marcou and Emily Roughead make up the friendly team at Jess Harle Hairdressing and Beauty.

Working with Ms Harle in the new salon will be Melissa Weekes, Lauren Donohue, Kylie Marcou, Emily Roughead and Haydie-May Watson.

“Melissa has a wealth of experience to bring from Chadstone. She works in the salon part time and her blow waving skills are exceptional for all occasions,” Ms Harle said.

“Lauren has a lot of experience behind her to offer our junior staff and

her knowledge of the De Lorenzo products is outstanding.

“Emily did some part time work when she was 15 and is now a mature age apprentice in her first year. She brings her bubbly persona and great style to the salon.

“Haydie-May is our myotherapist, who covers all aspects of myotherapy and massage. Appointments with her are available on Tuesdays, Wednes-

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Ms Harle said the salon’s main aim is to please their clients.

“I would like to thank all of our clients for their support. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them,” she said.

“I would also like to thank all of the tradespeople involved for their effort and support throughout the renovation of the new salon.”

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No nursing home sale STATE owned nursing homes in South Gippsland are unlikely to be affected by government plans to sell them to the private sector.

Both Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) CEO Gary Templeton and Bass Coast Regional Health (BCRH) CEO Lea Pope said they understood the policy applied to metropolitan Melbourne.

Ms Pope said there would be greater opportunity for private sector involvement in the metropolitan area.

She added BCRH is working to gain funding for the redevelopment of Armitage House in Wonthaggi. The revamp is part of the health service’s overall master plan.

“There is no timetable for that but it is a high priority for us,” she said.

Armitage House is a 30 bed facility.

Pools need you New agent: Landmark Harcourts’ staff members pictured at their new Bair Street offices on Monday, from left, manager Barry Redmond, sales/administration Glenys Foster and part-owner Terry Ginnane.

New player in real estate LANDMARK Harcourts has established a new office in Bair Street, Leongatha with two well known figures running the agency.

Barry Redmond, a real estate agent for more than 30 years, has formed a partnership with livestock agent Terry Ginnane in the new venture.

Barry will manage the office and Glenys Foster will act in a sales and administration capacity. Terry will remain in his career in livestock sales and not be part of the everyday

running of the new business.

The office opened for business yesterday (Monday).

Mr Redmond has turned almost a full circle as he started out his real estate career with Gippsland and Northern back in 1982, working for Peter Dwyer. G & N was eventually taken over by Landmark.

For the past 20 years Barry has headed up the real estate division at SEJ Real Estate in Leongatha, a position he left last Friday, June 28.

Barry said he was very excited about entering a new venture and said he “had no interest in retiring

just yet.”

Landmark Harcourts is an international real estate concern with some 800 offices worldwide.

The network locally extends to Inverloch, Korumburra and Trafalgar.

“The offices work very much as a team despite being separate agencies,” Mr Redmond said.

“I look forward to taking listings for new properties in the residential and rural market.”

Barry can be contacted on 0477 622 292 or call the office on 5662 2292.

KORUMBURRA and Mirboo North residents will be called on to work with South Gippsland Shire Council to shape the future of the towns’ pools.

Council last Wednesday voted to work with the communities to “facilitate a collaborative community engagement process”.

Council received community submissions to master plans for pools at Korumburra and Mirboo North, with all 23 written submissions relating to the Mirboo North pool.

Submitters expressed support for the pool to stay where it is.

The Mirboo North Pool Master Plan recommends the pool be relocated as enhancing the existing pool would require $3 million worth of site and drainage work before any aquatic infrastructure was erected.

Building a new pool would cost about $4 million.

At the end of the 2012-13 pool season,

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more than 30,000 litres of water per day was leaking from the pool. With ongoing leaks, the pool shell is at greater risk of failing.

Council will continue to work with the community to find a potential new site, but has stopped short of committing to a new pool. Council would only contribute funding with community fundraising, grants and/or sponsorship.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the Mirboo North community faced the biggest challenge given the pool was beyond its use by date.

“I applaud the community for the objective way they are going about it,” he said.

The Korumburra Pool Master Plan stated the pool required modernisation but was essentially sound. Some plant repairs were recommended, as was a redevelopment of the change-rooms in the two storey building and the installation of new heated facilities with hot showers and secure spaces.

Cr Bob Newton said Korumburra people were lucky to have one of the best pools in the shire.

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By Andrea Curtis DIABETES is a condition in which the body is unable to maintain normal levels of glucose in the blood.

This is due to a resistance to the hormone insulin and or the lack of production of insulin by the pancreas.

Insulin is responsible for facilitating the transport of glucose into body cells essential for the production of energy.

In 2001 there was two per cent of the Victorian population diagnosed with diabetes. By 2011 this figure has more than doubled to 4.5 per cent.

An estimated 280 Australians develop diabetes every day and for every one of these there is another person who has the disease but doesn’t know it yet. With lifestyle modification up to 60 per cent of cases of Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented and the complications associated with diabetes can be significantly improved.

In order to prevent a diagnosis of diabetes we need to consider some healthy lifestyle choices that include maintaining a healthy body weight, eating from a wide selection of healthy foods and engaging in a regular exercise regime.

Healthy eating for diabetes is no different to that which is recommended for everyone so there is no need to be preparing separate

meals for family.

Food should be selected from a variety of groups including a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, lean meats and low fat dairy products.

Complex carbohydrates are an important component to each meal and it is beneficial to choose from those less processed.

Regular exercise has been identified to be highly beneficial towards the effective management and prevention of diabetes by improving insulin resistance, increasing muscle strength, facilitating weight reduction and decreasing blood fats (cholesterol).

Committing to a regular regime that includes 30-60 minutes physical activity most days of the week can facilitate the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.

Excessive body weight

not only leads individuals towards the onset of diabetes but also can complicate its management, often requiring use of extra medicines and insulin injections to help maintain blood glucose control.

A simple fasting blood glucose pathology test can be ordered by your GP to detect the early onset of Type 2 Diabetes.

All types of diabetes are dangerous and can lead to serious complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and amputations of the lower limbs.

Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in Australia and 70-80 per cent of those deaths are associated with heart disease.

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Gaining knowledge: Anita Sorenson (left) completes the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment with Gippsland Southern Health Service credentialled diabetes educator Andrea Curtis.

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Bank gives Technology central $145,000 at Tarwin vet clinic THE San Remo and District Community Bank donated about $145,000 to the community at its 10th birthday and 2013 grants night presentation held on Friday.

The bank distributed 14 grants and two sponsorships to the local community, adding to a pool of $1.2 million worth of grants, sponsorships and shareholder dividends in 10 years.

About 200 shareholders and customers attended the event at the San Remo Recreation Centre, including Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Clare Le Serve.

Former bank staff member Chabrelle Chisholm arranged the night with the help of the board and produced a first class show.

The evening was catered by The Big Wave Café in Newhaven.

Speakers Terry Ashenden, Michael Scott and Peter Paul delivered speeches thanking all in attendance, as well as board directors and staff for their magnificent efforts over the 10 years.

Recipients of grants were: San Remo Rec Centre, Grantville Cemetery Trust, Corinella Men’s Shed, Barb Martin Bushbank, Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, PICAL, Bass Valley Community Group, Powlett River Primary School, Phillip Island Historical Society, Cowes Community Committee, Baptist Church Group, Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade, San Remo Primary School and Phillip Island Pony Club.

Party time: Bendigo Bank mascot Piggy, branch manager Michael Scott (second from right) with customers Ann and Earle Embrey.

TARWIN Veterinary Group's large animal clinic is fast becoming one of the most advanced in the region.

The team has purchased a gastroscope for horses that will be a great inclusion to its already highly equipped clinic.

Equine veterinarian Craig Stalker is excited about this new piece of equipment.

“It's a two and a half metre endoscope that we can put down the horse's oesophagus and look inside the stomach,” he said.

“It's quite a common problem for horses to get gastric ulcers which can cause poor performance, signs of colic and a few other things.”

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can only be diagnosed using a gastroscope.

The scope passes through the horse's nose, down the oesophagus and into the stomach where the vet can visualise the stomach lining and assess the ulcer situation.

The clinic's gastroscope also allows the vet to obtain a tissue sample while viewing the stomach.

“It's not a very common machine to have,” Dr Stalker said.

“You usually have to go to Melbourne to have that done so we'd be the only one around here.”

Other new features at the clinic include an extra firm surface for lunging.

“This assists us in our lameness investigations,” Dr Stalker said.

“This helps us pin point the exact cause of the lameness and allows us to treat the problem.”

The clinic also has new package deals to help horse owners keep their animal in good health economically.

Great gear: Tarwin Veterinary Group's equine veterinarian Craig Stalker demonstrates the large animal clinic's new gastroscope.

There are packages for annual worming programs, dental programs and vaccination deals.

“We have some fantastic programs on offer that give owners great value for money,” Dr Stalker said.

The clinic is holding a client information evening on July 9.

This will be the first series of evening talks and will begin with presentations on lower limb lameness and anatomy, the importance of equine parasites, worming and current vaccinations, and an update about the Hendra Virus.

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Leongatha to flower THE South Gippsland community can now create a new community garden thanks to $77,400 from the Victorian Government.

Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said the funding would enable Community College Gippsland to build a state-of-the-art horticultural training centre and community garden.

Mr Ryan said a communal garden, individual plots, botanical display gardens and an orchard would also offer recreation and social networking opportunities.

“Budding gardeners will be able to enjoy wonderful horticultural training and display facilities at the new centre, as well as benefiting from the latest technologies,” he said.

“A resource centre, propagation facilities, hothouse, and shadehouse will underpin the educational opportunities on offer, which will encompass accredited training, short courses and workshop style learning.

“Existing South Gippsland area partnerships will be strengthened by the project, by linking education, health, and community services providers.”

Mr Ryan said South Gippsland Shire Council, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Yooralla, Leongatha Men’s Shed and Com-

munity College Gippsland were represented on the steering committee for the project, which provided a strong community voice.

“This strong community ownership is reflected in the contributions from local project partners, including South Gippsland Shire Council, who provided $5,000, Community College Gippsland, who contributed $25,000, and steering committee members who made a generous $24,000 in-kind contribution,” Mr Ryan said.

Mr Ryan said the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund had provided funding for almost 1000 projects across regional and rural Victoria, many in South Gippsland.

“This includes the creation of the South Gippsland Local Food Directory, Stony Creek Broiler Farm Development, Great Southern Rail Trail Extension and the Jeetho Hall Restoration Project.”

Paul Wilson, CEO of Community College Gippsland, said: “The funding will provide excellent facilities, including the horticultural training centre and community garden.

“Just as important though are the other opportunities that will flow from this project, including bringing the various groups together and strengthening the partnerships that exist between the organisations.”

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Have say ’Burra kinder Jobs hopes More SESI vision money flows

PEOPLE have until July 15 to comment on a new rule that will restrict development within the helicopter flight paths to Leongatha and Foster hospitals.

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking to introduce Planning Scheme Amendment C87 that will apply design and development overlays around the Leongatha and Foster hospitals’ landing sites.

The overlay will restrict some developments within the flight path based on height.

Telstra had raised some concerns about a helicopter posing a risk to its tower in the middle of Leongatha but Telstra has since withdrawn its objection.

ARCHITECTURE students from RMIT have shared their vision for the Korumburra Preschool site. South Gippsland Shire Council invited the senior students to review the proposed location and share their ideas on how the site could be developed into a community hub for the town.

Under their tutor, Richard Stampton, students were given the challenge of working with the steep site and the adjacent dwelling and car park.

The results were exhibited

at nearby Lucy May’s Café.

“The students have provided an indication of what might be possible for the site once council moves preschool operations to the Integrated Community Centre near the Korumburra Primary School,” Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said.

“The plans are very impressive, please come and see what you think.”

The students’ work will be on display at Lucy May’s Café, 20 Bridge Street, Korumburra until Monday, July 8.

Council welcomes feedback and community discussion on the concept designs for this important Korumburra site.

UP TO 20 jobs could be created from the expansion of the SP Ausnet depot in Leongatha.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to approve the rezoning of land in Horn Street to allow for the depot to proceed.

The Minister for Planning Matthew Guy will be asked to approve the rezoning land from Mixed Use, Residential One and Public Park and Recreation zones to Special Use Zone.

SP Ausnet wants to relocate storage and operational areas in to a residential property bought next to the substation to improve safety and efficiency.

The substation is critical to power supplies in South West Gippsland, servicing about 49,000 customers.

About 42 staff operate from the depot.

Cr Jim Fawcett said the development will allow SP Ausnet to employ between 10 and 20 extra staff.

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Kids get musical ITS TAX TIME

TARWIN Lower Primary School showed off their skills last Wednesday at a whole school performance for family and friends.

Music teacher Ian Chambers led the school in a percussive piece using different instruments and overlapping rhythms.

This was followed by call and response with the audience and some great hand gestures that had everyone involved.

A great rendition of the Of Monster and Men tune Little Talks was full of gusto and backed up by a performance of the Warumpi Band’s Blackfella Whitefella.

This included use of the homemade marimba the children, Mr Chambers

and the local men’s shed worked on.

The children assisted in chiselling out bars and tuning them into notes, and used PVC pipe tubes

cut to specific lengths to amplify the notes.

An encore performance by senior guitar students topped off a great performance.

“It’s great that all the age groups can sing and play together so well here,” Mr Chambers said.

“They really are a fantastic group of kids.”

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Music makers: Tarwin Lower Primary School’s Paddy, Madison, Teagan, Archie and Kye loved getting involved at their musical expo day on Wednesday.

Six string kids: guitar students, from left, Mikayla, Milly, Aurora, Charlie and, front, Aiden wowed parents with their skills on the fret boards at Tarwin Lower Primary School.

Book group success A GROUP of avid readers got Between the Covers recently.

Korumburra Library manager Heather Withers hosted a successful and lively discussion for the second Between the Covers event.

The group discussed the topic of “What is better, the book or the film?” at the Korumburra Library.

Ms Withers ran a similar session

last year that was equally successful.

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“The program runs across the region over the course of the year and is a great chance to get out and meet other like-minded people in your

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The next event the library will be hosting is an author talk by Robin de Crespigny.

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ITS TAX TIME

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Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. presents...

The Wizard of Oz

A lyrical greeting

By Lyric president Glenda Smith IT GIVES me great pleasure to offer to you greetings from Lyric Theatre.

Here to help: Leanne Johnson (Glinda, the Good Witch of the North) gives Dorothy (Olivia Winchcombe) some valuable advice during rehearsals last week.

I have returned after a long break from the group that means so much to me, to find everything as it should be - filled with like minded people, and proud of the accomplishments of Lyric Theatre over the past 48 years.

After last year, with all the young talent we found around us, we thought it only fair to give these young people another opportunity to show you, the public, the abundance of talent we have in the community.

This version of The Wizard of Oz is quite different from our last production in 1995. It follows the film more closely, giving more connection between Dorothy’s home and family, including the three lovable farmhands, and the other characters from Kansas. You all know the story well, and I can’t think of another story that we have all grown up with, whether

• Lyric Theatre president Glenda Smith. you are eight or 80.

We are very proud of our wonderful and talented cast, and thank them for their hard work in the production of the Wizard during the past five months.

I want to commend director Peter McAlpine for taking on this mammoth task for Lyric. I have watched him since he first joined as a young lad, and it’s been a real pleasure to watch his progress from an enthusiastic cast member to the talented director he is becoming. He is growing with each production, and we are very proud of him.

I must mention too our wonderful costume manager Heather Drury.

Not enough is known of the hundreds of hours of work that this position requires. Having been in the same position for other productions, including the first Wizard, I know what is involved. Heather has been cutting and sewing at home, and at the Lyric studio, every day since production commenced. Not only that, but she has had to ‘interpret’ Pete’s questionable sketches! Thank you Heather for your dedication and loyalty.

As usual, our scenery construction has been in the capable hands of Neil Warren, assisted by Peter Western and helpers.

Again, this has been done with the same dedication and loyalty that makes Lyric so special.

I want to thank the community and sponsors for your continued support of Lyric over the past 48 years, and certainly hope to entertain you for many years to come.

So come along and enjoy the fruits of the labours of a wonderful team, and allow your selves to be transported beyond the rainbow to the wonderful land of Oz.

Thanks very much: Dorothy (Olivia Winchcombe) accepts some flowers from the grateful folk of Munchkin Land.

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Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. presents...

The Wizard of Oz

A winter warmer

WINTER school holidays are often trying times for parents.

Days are passed waiting for the odd break in the weather, to make a quick dash down to the park or a brisk walk to town. High on our list of priorities is burning up some of the excessive energy in our children.

For a few lucky parents this issue has been already been taken care of. Kate Lindsay will be lucky to get her son Hayden out of bed before 9am and most of her days will be spent trying to boost his energy in preparation for his performances.

Hayden is one of the all important Lollypop Guild Munchkins in Lyric Theatre’s major musical production of The Wizard of Oz. The show, which opens on Friday night, is set to astound audiences from near and far and Hayden will be needing every bit of energy on opening night.

Kate is no stranger to performing either. She was in Lyric Theatre’s original cast as a Munchkin herself.

She said it was “nice” seeing her son on the stage.

“I think it’s good, because it’s given me the opportunity to be part of the Lyric Theatre again. It’s something we can now share. I’ve made a fuss about the fact I was in the show and he’s now in the shoes,” Kate said.

“I’ve shown him photos of me back then. There’s a bit of nostalgia attached to it all. It’s like a trip down memory lane. It’s something we’ve been able to share.

“My original costume is being used again this year, which I think is really cute.” Kate went on to perform in Lyric’s production of The Wind in the Willows, as well variety shows, before moving backstage.

She has been away for a while, but coming back has been wonderful, she said.

“I’ve been able to get backstage, doing sewing and other bits. It’s been great,” she said.

Jenny Neilson and her son Liam are another example of how Lyric Theatre has inspired many generations. Jenny was part of the original production and encouraged her son Liam to audition for a Munchkin role.

If you need an exciting activity to entertain your children in the school holidays make sure you book some tickets to see this classic production. It’s bound to be a highlight.

No fear: Chris Gale makes a fine Scarecrow. He is ready for a big opening night this Friday.

The family connection: Kate and Hayden Lindsay have had something wonderful to share through the Wizard.

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Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. presents...

The Wizard of Oz

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Known firstly as the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - a children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum – the story first

came to public attention in 1900.

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Happy to act: Isabella Thorpe was overjoyed to be part of the Munchkin contingent.

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Dorothy – AKA Olivia Winchcombe – may have scant experience on the stage, but she is a born performer.

Olivia had acting lessons in Melbourne and dances at Care2Dance.

A genuine ‘triple threat’, Olivia lives to act, dance and sing.

Olivia plans to con nue her career as a performer after the Wiz is done and dusted.

Scarecrow (Chris Gale) was born in Tasmania, and studied music at the Conservatorium of Tasmania.

He taught music in schools for many years, before focussing on his main loves: song wri ng and studio work. Chris’ daughter Kaitlyn is also in the show, playing a Munchkin and a Poppy.

Chris’ casting as the Scarecrow represents a return to the stage after a long hiatus, but it is a role he is relishing.

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Dowling heads Lions THE Lions Club of Leongatha held its change-over dinner recently with Allister Dowling taking over the reins as president.

Mr Dowling took over the job from outgoing president Robert

Bruce.

Special guest, Mirboo North Lions president Aaron Wilson, installed Mr Dowling as the Leongatha branch president.

The new board of directors for 2013-14 includes Gerry Shellcot, Fred Morrison, Keryn Kay, Adam

Gordon, John Frank, David Thompson, Janet Thompson, Geoff Robb, Stan Markley, Fred Bellingham, Roger Marke, Graeme Tuckett and of course Mr Dowling and Mr Bruce.

Disbursements by the Leongatha Lions for projects came to over $24,000.

Goodbye: retiring Korumburra Primary School business manager Joan Alger with students Leyton Whyte, Connor Murrell, Tate Moodie and Callum Bourke.

33 years, every day different YOU don’t stick to something for three decades unless you love it.

Joan Alger loved her job at the Korumburra Primary School and celebrated her last day there on Thursday after 33 years as the school’s business manager.

“I’ve had a fantastic time here with all the children, parents and staff over the years,” she said.

“There is a great variety in this job and everyday was different.”

Mrs Alger said she loved every day of the 33 years.

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“It’s great when you can relate and have a rapport with the kids.”

Mrs Alger’s children and grandchildren have been educated at the school and she has even seen one former student come back as a teacher.

“That was really bizarre,” she said.

Mrs Alger thanked everyone she has worked with over the years and all the lovely students she has met.

The school held a special ceremony at last Monday’s (June 24) assembly to celebrate her retirement.

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Teens think of others

By Sarah Vella

MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s Year 12 Youth Ministry has collected nearly 100 items of warm clothing and food stuffs to donate to the less fortunate.

Their inaugural Winter Woolies campaign ran for two week and all items collected will be donated directly to South Gippsland residents in need through the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Teacher Janelle McRae hopes the Winter Woolies campaign will continue with future youth ministry classes, and continue to improve.

“We were really happy with the response we got and just over a short two week period,” she said.

The students involved said they discussed local homelessness in class, and discovered it was a big issue in the community and wanted to get involved.

“Homelessness is often seen as more of a city problem.

People don’t tend to realise it is in our own backyards,” Ms McRae said.

“Youth ministry is not only learning about our Christian faith, but also about putting that faith in to action through collaboration and getting involved in the community.”

The students work together to address local issues to see if they can help with what they have, making connections between their actions, scripture and their faith.

“The group will be going in to junior school religious education classes to assist them with their studies in term three,” Ms McRae said.

“They also take part in assemblies, liturgy, and sacramental retreat days for primary school. They also meet with youth ministry groups from other schools.”

Country COOKING WITH

Meg Viney A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

In the produce department of the supermarket I was delighted to spot celeriac (pronounced sell-air-i(as in ‘it’)-ac.

It did not appear at all last winter. The produce person was working next to the celeriac, and so I thanked him for buying it in. He looked at me and said he had no idea what it was or how to pronounce it or what one did with it.

I explained, along with a recipe, and this time he thanked me. At the checkout the girl had no idea what it was either. Again I explained, as the lady behind me listened.

So it is clearly time to help my readers to learn about this delicious- tasting vegetable.

I will start with an interesting fact. Potato has 130 calories per 100 gm, where celeriac has 43 calories per 100 gm, making it an excellent vegetable to combine with mashed potato to reduce calories and to lift the flavour.

POTATO AND CELERIAC MASH Place equal quantities of peeled and roughly chopped potato and celeriac into a pot of water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until tender. Drain.

Mash with a knob of butter and a slurp of cream, season with white pepper (black pepper will turn it grey), and serve immediately.

Doing good: from left, Laura McKenzie-McHarg, Shannon Meechen, Stacey Fourie, Nicholas Gartland, Zachary Price, Mikaela Witherow, Bridget Argento, Kate Hyde, Broderick Mead-Ameri, Holly Monaghan, Laura-Jane Sexton and Rhiannan Hughes are part of the youth ministry team.

Watch out for whales

WINTER on the Bass Coast means whales are now arriving after their long journey from Antarctic waters.

First to appear are the humpbacks, and previous years sighting logs have shown they seem to first arrive in the western entrance of Western Port, with many reports from Cowes and along the southern coast of Phillip Island.

Their spectacular leaps are one of the finest sights in nature.

They then generally move eastwards past Kilcunda and Cape Paterson, before heading north along Australia’s east coast seeking warmer water in which to raise their new calves.

This season started early with a number of whale sightings in early March, including at Cowes. Last week humpbacks visited Port Phillip Bay. Later in the season, southern right whales also appear, often very close to shore. The southern coast of Australia is their playground, including the Bass

Coast, Waratah Bay and Venus Bay beaches.

Both of these species are listed as endangered and, as their numbers increase they are moving back into traditional habitats.

For the fourth year, Watershed Victoria is running the Winter Whalewatch, and encourage community members to report sightings of whales and dolphins to the whale hotline: 0498 271 371.

Valuable behavioural information can be obtained from these sightings such as species type, location, patterns of movement and numbers.

Watershed Victoria’s database contains more than 300 sightings, illustrating that local beaches are not only a favourite destination for people, but for some of the largest inhabitants of our planet.

Whalewatching is an activity which can be accessed by young and old, simply by watching for activity in the water whilst surfing, fishing, walking on the beach or simply sitting at one of the many car parks along our coast.

Mayor’s message Cr Clare Le Serve

WITH the Lock the Gate campaign still going strong across Bass Coast and South Gippsland, Kongwak is the next community hoping to follow in Poowong’s footsteps and become a coal seam gas (CSG) free community.

I recently attended an information session and screening of documentary Gippsland is Precious at Kongwak Hall.

This drew a strong crowd and reiterated the community’s stance on preventing miners from entering their land.

We listened to two guest speakers at the event; a Seaspray resident spoke about the profound impact mining has had on her community, whilst Mark Ogge from The Australia Institute spoke about the economic impact of mining in Australia.

The Kongwak and district community will soon decide whether or not it will follow in the footsteps of Poowong and district by declaring themselves a CSG free community. Having access to this kind of information no doubt aided them in their personal decisions.

It’s pleasing to hear the Federal Government now states the impact mining can have on water reserves has to be taken into account as part of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. This bipartisan agreement was a step forward for not only Bass Coast residents, but for all people concerned about CSG on their land. That said, we still have a long way to go to protect those who don’t want mining on their land.

The Kongwak and district community is now hoping to distribute a survey, similar to the one sent out at Poowong, to gather feedback from the farming community on what their next step will be.

Nearby communities, Wattlebank and Bena, are also looking into becoming CSG free. It’s great to see local residents getting together to help protect the agricultural community and keep the public up-to-date on such an important issue.

I support all Bass Coast residents as they continue to share information and stand their ground for a cause they believe in.

Cr Clare Le Serve, mayor.

Up there: a southern right whale at play off Ventnor.

Book now for hard waste SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council residents can now book for council’s hard waste collection. Bookings can be made in July and August for the collection which will occur during September and October.

All residential properties in South Gippsland are eligible, including those in rural areas.

This year’s hard waste fee is $81 per property or $27 for pension card holders.

Residents that don’t have the ability to take their hard rubbish to the transfer station are encouraged to make use of this service.

“The response from the community to the initial service provided last year was very positive,” said Eric Neville, acting waste management co-ordinator.

“The service offers a convenient and affordable disposal option for residents that have hard rubbish at home but are unable to get to a transfer station to dispose of it themselves.”

Once booked, council’s waste contractor will provide details of the scheduled collection date. Hard waste will need to be placed outside for collection, within the property boundary (where possible) and should be clearly labelled.

A maximum of two cubic metres (1m wide x 1m high x 2m long) of waste will can be collected.

Hard waste collection bookings can be made by downloading a registration form from council’s website, www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or in person at the Leongatha customer service desk located at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or cash if booking in person.

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• OBITUARY

Bowls community mourns Ian Dewar THE South Gippsland and wider Victorian bowls community has lost an enthusiastic player and administrator with the death of Ian Dewar on May 28.

He joined the Meeniyan Bowling club in 1972 and soon became engrossed in both the game of lawn bowls and its administration. By June 2009 he had completed 22 years of service at state level and 32 years at club and association level.

He served as a committee member, club president from 1977 to 1980, club secretary/treasurer from 1980 to 2002 and coach. From 1975 to 2003, he was delegate to the South Gippsland Bowls Association and Royal Victorian Bowls Association (RVBA) acting as state councillor for the South Gippsland Bowls Association from 1987 to 2003. Ian’s roles included umpiring and serving on junior committees.

He was RVBA country vice president from 1997 to 2000, RVBA deputy president between 2000 and 2003, RVBA president from 2003 to 2006 and RVBA immediate past state president from 2006 to 2009.

Representatives from the bowling community were among those who attended a service of thanksgiving for Ian’s life held at St Peter’s Anglican Church Leongatha, on June 14.

Ian David Dewar was born on March 10, 1930, the first of five children of Ian and Mavis Dewar who were active in the Salvation Army. His parents operated a fruit and vegetable shop and Ian went to North Melbourne’s Errol Street State School, followed by University High in Parkville.

The family moved to East Brunswick in 1937 and two years later, Ian’s father enlisted in the AIF and sailed to the Middle East. His mother spent many hours at Camp Pell as a volunteer at the Red Shield Hut. The large military camp was used extensively during World War Two. When the American forces took over the Royal Melbourne Hospital and school oval at University High, Ian transferred to Princes Hill High School, ending his education with a proficiency certificate.

He started work in 1945 with the Victorian Railways, but his enjoyment of the job paled during the rail strike of 1950 so he sailed to Western Australia, finding employment in Perth with WA Rail.

Ian’s interest in music was fostered from an early age. He sang and learned to play the cornet and trombone, joining Salvation Army choirs

Ian Dewar: lived a full life of farming, bowls, music and travel. and bands as well as the YMCA Choir. Later, he conducted brass bands and choral groups. While living in Perth, he played with the top rated Salvation Army Perth Fortress Band.

Returning to Melbourne in 1952, Ian followed his father’s example by joining the Melbourne Staff Band, playing with that superb combination until 1956.

As well as his longstanding involvement in bowls, Ian also played football, swam and coached and umpired netball. The latter interest resulted in him meeting Shirley Lyons, whom he married in 1955. They bought a farm at the end of McKnight’s Road, Stony Creek, raising four boys Graham, Kevin (deceased 1975), Brian and Christopher. Ian and Shirley separated in 1972 and she died in 1980.

Ian spent 30 years as a dairy farmer, then 10 years as an Angus stud breeder, always maintaining a flower and vegetable garden. He joined the Woorayl Municipal Band in 1972, retiring in 1983 and also enjoyed reading and watching television.

In 1981, he married Marion Scott and they lived on the Stony Creek farm until Ian retired in 1996, when they moved to Leongatha. They toured overseas three times, with scenery, architecture, churches, music and British and family history their main interests.

Ian’s health deteriorated in recent years although he survived several serious operations including open heart surgery, knee and hip replacements.

He broke a hip after a fall on his way to the car after church on Sunday, May 19 and developed an infection which his kidneys were unable to cope with. He died at 6.35am on Tuesday, May 28, with Marion beside him.

She survives him as do his siblings Peter, Margaret, Noel and Lois, his sons Graham (and Claire), Brian (and Julie), and Chris (and Sonia), grandchildren Alissa (and Jeff) and Lachlan and great grandchildren Gwendolyn and Liv.

Novel launched at 70

AUTHOR Fran Henke may have been a child when she left Leongatha in the late 1940s, but she still loves South Gippsland.

That’s why the Hastings author chose Mirboo North as the place to launch her first novel, The Other Side of the Wind: A Story of Survival, recently.

The launch at the town’s Nanna’s Cupboard cafe coincided with her 70th birthday, and was attended by many friends from throughout her life.

People travelled from as far as north Queensland and South Australia for the occasion.

Fran’s father Jim managed the Leongatha branch of Gippsland and Northern cattle agency in the 1940s, and the family lived in Long Street at the time.

The book was launched

by Mirboo North bookseller Susan Lendon and is based on the true story of a

couple, Edward and Catherine Anderson, arriving in Victoria in the height of the gold rush in the 1850s.

When they come ashore at Geelong, the Andersons

realise they have left luggage on the ship. Edward returns onboard to fetch the stray bag when suddenly the wind changes and the ship leaves with

him on board.

It is some time before he sees his wife again.

The book is set in a period when Geelong has grown on the sheep’s back

to become the main destination for people arriving to join the gold rush.

The book is available from Mirboo North Bookshop.

Birthday feat: author Fran Henke (centre) marks the launch of her first novel at age 70 with friends Elwyn and Jean Matthews of Glen Alvie.

Mayor’s message Gippsland’s advocacy Cr Kieran Kennedy LAST week, I was pleased to see Council vote to adopt the Council Plan 2013-17, Annual Plan 2013-14 and Annual Council Budget 2013-14 (including councillor allowances).

As reported many times over the last few months, it was always going to be difficult for council to balance the service needs of our community with their capacity to pay, but we have shown that we can listen.

We have taken on board the concerns raised by the community and reduced the rate increase back to 6.75 per cent.

Council has striven to maintain existing service levels despite the imposition of $7 million worth of unforeseen costs that need to be addressed in this and forward budgets.

We have responded by reducing the range of new initiatives that had been proposed, including the scaled back approach to Community Vision 2050. We have also added a significant increase of $150,000 for our recreation reserves, again in response to community feedback.

This is a cautious and financially responsible budget that has attempted to restrain the impost on our communities while delivering core services that support the health and wellbeing of our people.

Our aim is always to be sustainable. South Gippsland comes under the local government category of being a large-rural council.

This may be correct when summarising our area or amount of infrastructure we are responsible for, but our population and rates income make it difficult to ‘spread the burden’ in order to meet everyone’s expectations.

We don’t really fit in to that category. That is part of our challenge; therefore, council must not only look at finding cost savings, but must be proactive and strategic towards increasing business investment and resident attraction into the shire.

We need to promote more of the ‘good news’ within the shire. We have a strong local economy of over $2.7 billion underpinned by agriculture and manufacturing, with good support from retail and tourism.

This is the envy of many other councils. While we recognise the challenges many businesses have faced over the past year, there are positives. The progress and expansion of our main manufacturing and dairy businesses and recent new investment announcements in our communities are good signs that our future is not bleak, but one of prosperity.

Councils around the country play an important role to facilitate and attract new residents and business as well as provide support for those wishing to expand.

Our commitment to economic development is important so we can further increase the rate base and become sustainable.

Investment in health and education facilities, a sound housing and settlement strategy and appropriate road and sewerage infrastructure for identified growth areas are also important. I am pleased to say South Gippsland is witnessing all this happen right now. Help us promote it!

Cr Kieran Kennedy, mayor.

campaign intensifies

REGIONAL leaders returned to Canberra recently for further talks regarding funding for major regional projects, as the One Gippsland advocacy campaign intensifies.

One Gippsland spokesperson Mary Aldred said the group spent a full day in the nation’s capital meeting with key government and opposition representatives including Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories Catherine King and the offices of the Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.

“We are very conscious of the fact that there is a Federal election looming, so we’ll be seeking to clearly establish who is genuinely committed to the future development of our region,” Ms Aldred said.

The One Gippsland campaign— representing the shared priorities of the Gippsland Local Government Network, Regional Development Australia Gippsland and Committee for Gippsland — was launched in March this year with a three-day visit to Canberra and was hailed a success by campaign organisers.

“It was One Gippsland’s first foray into collaborative federal advocacy, and there is no doubt we achieved our objective of putting Gippsland fair and square on the federal radar,” Ms Aldred said.

The group also released its newly updated

One Gippsland priority projects brochure, setting the campaign agenda for weeks and months ahead.

“The campaign features six regional priorities being the full duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale, funding to complete phase one of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID) modernisation program, the Latrobe Regional Hospital stage 2a redevelopment, East Sale as the preferred destination for Defence project 5428 and the construction of the East West Link and North East Link road projects,” Ms Aldred said.

Ms Aldred said the group planned to voice its support for the Victorian Government’s proposed East West Link road project.

“The East West Link project will deliver major economic benefits to Gippsland businesses by providing more efficient access to market,” she said.

“The federal coalition has promised $1.5 billion to the project should they win the election, so we’ll be asking the government to match that, as a minimum.”

Campaign organisers are planning further activity over the coming months including meetings with state ministers and visits to the region by federal representatives.

Stay up-to-date with One Gippsland’s advocacy activities by following the Gippsland Regional Plan Twitter feed @ GippslandRP or visiting the website www. gippslandregionalplan.com.au.

Looking ahead: in Canberra were, from left, Mary Aldred, CEO Committee for Gippsland; Steve Kozlowski, chair Gippsland Regional Plan Leadership Group and CEO East Gippsland Shire; Catherine King MP, Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories, Minister for Road Safety; Cr Dick Ellis, chair Gippsland Local Government Network and mayor East Gippsland Shire; and Richard Elkington, chair Regional Development Australia Gippsland.

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Kids journey to past

By Sarah Vella TARWIN Valley Primary School students dressed in the attire of old and enjoyed an old fashioned games day last Tuesday (June 25).

Teacher Peter Helms said students studied a Past and Present unit focused on local history from the past 100 years.

“We have been looking at the differences between historical times and the present, including the way people lived and their environment, starting with the school, then the town and then South Gippsland,” he said.

“We had some of the area’s elderly

citizens visit the school so the kids could ask them some questions in terms of how they used to live.”

Over the course of the unit, the students brought old artefacts and enjoyed a fun day last Tuesday.

“We played some old fashioned games and compared them with the games of today,” Mr Helms said.

The kids were also visited by Tanya Jackson with her horse and cart, demonstrating one of the ways kids travelled to school many years ago.

Right, Well dressed: Belle, Alice, Daniel and Katreena all looked the part in outfits chosen to celebrate the end of their historical studies.

Seven months in top job

By Jane Ross AS Bass Coast Shire mayor Clare Le Serve welcomed guests to a recent volunteers’ afternoon tea, she looked the picture of femininity.

She is diminutive with, as she herself says, unruly blonde hair.

She was wearing a fetching hot pink jacket beaded around the neckline and reached out in friendship to grasp the hands of those who flocked through the door.

But do not be fooled that she is a pushover.

For there is steel in there.

Even her grandchildren recognise it.

As she was hurrying them into bed one night, her five year old grandson knew he had to do as he was told.

“You’re the boss, you’re the mayor!” he declared.

She takes a firm hand in council meetings too, especially with Cr Phil Wright when he needs reining in.

Cr Le Serve is in the unusual position of being elected to council and going straight into the top position.

“It’s unique in the state.”

She was one of six newcomers joining a council of seven.

She gave much thought to taking on the mayor’s role but felt she could do it because she has a long history of community involvement and chairing meetings. And she has the time.

“I’ve had terrific support.

Neil (Rankine, deputy mayor) has been fabulous.”

So has her husband Neil.

He prefers a back seat role but his wife’s mayoral duties are a big commitment from him too.

Cr Le Serve was still at school when she met him at the Bass pub one Christmas Day. A city girl, she had to adjust to being a dairy farmer’s wife and life in a small community.

“I couldn’t believe how everyone knew everyone.

The country chipped away at my protective wall but it did take a while to get used to drinking milk from a vat!”

The Le Serves now run beef cattle on French Island and Neil does the mail run there every day.

They’ve been married 39 years.

Six months in to the

Busy mayor: after seven months as Bass Coast mayor, Cr Clare Le Serve is relishing the role. mayoral role, she said her new-councillor-honeymoon is over and there are big decisions pressing. The June meeting was an example, with the 2013-14 budget and controversial rural land use strategy on the agenda.

“Sometimes there can’t be winners in decisions. We have to try to get the best outcome.”

An ideas and actions person, Cr Le Serve likes things to happen “today” and is concerned about the time council decisions can take.

She decided to stand for council because she was at a regional neighbourhood centre meeting last year and heard herself say, “Stand up and be counted if you have an issue.”

Leadbeater Ward incumbent Veronica Dowman was retiring and Cr Le Serve reflected on her “be counted” words.

“I don’t go into anything without knowing what I want to do. I practise what I preach and I had thought through the process of being elected.

“But I hadn’t thought through being mayor!”

It’s hugely demanding and Cr Le Serve admits to sometimes feeling a bit snowed under. But she has learned to protect her personal time. If people approach her in the supermarket with council issues, she’ll hand them a business card and ask them to ring or email her.

One of the new councillors’ first tasks was to develop a council plan.

“The council plan is the vision and the rest sit behind that. There are 25 plans – it’s like death by plans! But we

need a commonsense approach. There is a difference between democracy and bureaucracy and people demand more for less money.

“There is a tsunami of information you have to read (including up to 100 emails a day). Staff and officers are doing their best to give us briefings. It’s like speed dating! It’s constant. There are so many briefings and there’s an issue around every corner.

“There’s no job description for local government, no terms of reference. Your work colleagues are from vastly different backgrounds.

It’s very fortunate we’re very committed to the community.”

A self-described emotional and passionate person, Cr Le Serve said she and her colleagues are committed to working as a team. They recently spent a councilloronly weekend to discuss issues and regroup and will do so from time to time over the year.

“Communication is really important but we can’t get bogged down.”

Most of all, Cr Le Serve likes meeting people and the opportunity of thanking volunteers in the shire “is the best part”.

She treats people with respect and expects it in return.

“When I go to community groups I ring and say I’ll come but I won’t if you’re going to run me down.

“I always say I might look meek and mild but don’t turn on me! I will stand up and defend what I believe is right.”

Students roll up sleeves

By Sophie McKenzie-McHarg, work experience DURING the week I interviewed three students about how they were enjoying their work experience around Leongatha.

Year 10 students at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha spent a week in the workforce, testing possible careers.

They all found the experience helped them decide their future goals and it was definitely a worthwhile experience.

Katherine Fitzgerald had a positive time at Leongatha Sew and Knit.

“It’s a good experience so far. I’m learning new things about the haberdashery and knitting. I’m also working in a shop and serving people, which are new skills to me,” she said.

Katherine said this would help her later in life.

“It will help bring the techniques I learnt here into my future decisions,” she

said.

Katherine enjoys doing fashion at school and this work experience opportunity will also help with the subject.

She would recommend the experience as it was educational and the environment comfortable.

“You are learning new skills that others in our generation wouldn’t take up. It’s very beneficial,” she said.

Jeromey Attwell enjoyed his time at Nikolina’s Florist.

“I liked the experience; it’s good to work in a workplace,” he said.

Jeromey chose the florist as it was a quiet and easy place to work and nearby.

Jeromey’s favourite part has been setting up merchandise and seeing if people want to buy it.

“This experience gives me an idea on what happens in a workplace and what needs to be done. It’s a good work environment and it’s a great place to start,” he said.

Another student who

Great technology: David McAlpine at work at Jackson and Lawry Optometrists.

was finding this experience rewarding was David McAlpine, working at Jackson and Lawry Optometrists.

“I love it. The technology I use is interesting. I’m really enjoying the interaction with the patients,” he said.

David’s primary interest is medicine and science, and he hopes to become either

a doctor or a research scientist.

“This field interests me.

The anatomy of the eye is really fascinating,” he said.

David recommends this experience for anyone, “even if you’re not interested in going into this particular field, it’s still fascinating. Any experience is good experience.”

Fun experience: Jeromey Attwell had a great time at the florist.

Learning with wool: Katherine Fitzgerald has enjoyed learning new skills.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago July 5, 1983 NOBODY wanted to play at Stony Creek this week, let alone MDU. They all knew the ground would be in poor shape and bad it was. Roy Bright was that concerned about the conditions before the game he had the Search and Rescue Squad on standby. However, credit must go to both sides as they forgot about the mud and turned what could have been a mud bath in to an interesting en-

counter.

10 years ago July 1, 2003 BASS Coast and South Gippsland have so far escaped the effects of the surgeon shortage devastating many other rural areas of Australia. But the crunch point may be coming for South Gippsland, with Leongatha about to lose two visiting surgeons.

Wonthaggi has two general surgeons attached to the hospital and a full range of

other specialists who visit from Melbourne.

5 years ago July 1, 2008 CATS could soon be compulsorily de-sexed in South Gippsland. Registering cats and dogs is already compulsory under the Domestic Animals Act, but the next step is across the board mandatory microchipping, while de-sexing of cats may not be too far off either.

1 year ago July 3, 2012 MORE than $500,000 worth of damage was caused to South Gippsland Shire Council’s roads in one day after heavy rain.

That figure could rise as officers continue to assess the damage of Friday, June 22. The damage bill in Bass Coast Shire is still unknown, with the immediate emergency response costing $160,000 so far.

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Love on Wonthaggi stage This is a show not to be missed with Lisa McCune appearing in two shows at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, July 16 at 1.30pm and 8pm.

Starring Australia’s favourite leading lady and multiple Gold Logie Award winner Lisa Mc-

Cune (Blue Heelers, South Pacific), alongside award-winning recording artist Kane Alexander (Les Miserables, Hair), Musical direction is by the highly respected Denis Follington, former head of music theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Apart from his vast musical talents, Denis played a defining role in Lisa’s life as a young Perth musical theatre student back in the

1980s.

Produced by award-winning producer Christine Harris and Australia’s Premier Theatre Touring Company, HIT Productions, and featuring a wonderfully diverse list of songs and musical styles from the 1930s right through to the present day, LOVE.. and all that follows will marry three fabulous performers on stage, engaging the audience with all the elation – and, of course, the perils

– that love can bring.

Please join Lisa, Kane and Denis for this special show, which will feature a sublime musical set followed by an up-close-and-personal with the performers as they share their own experiences of how they were inspired to create LOVE...and all that follows.

Tickets are on sale at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club by phoning 5672 1083. Adults $35 and concession $30.

Time for clowning around ON July 11 and 12, Southern Exposure Theatre will be running a dynamic clowning workshop at Coal Creek for ages 8 and up.

Over two days participants will learn and develop a variety of clown skills, such as juggling, mime, storytelling and comedy. They will also get to create their own clown character complete with costumes and face paint to showcase in an exciting live performance for children.

The workshop facilitator, Laura Muranty is a qualified school teacher with over 25 years’ experience in performing arts, including clowning, magic and acrobatics.

She encourages people of all abilities to come along and have some fun while learning some new skills.

If you can’t attend the workshop you can just come and see the final performance for a gold coin donation.

There will be two shows open for public viewing at 10 and 11am on Saturday, July 13 at The Mechanics Institute in Coal Creek. For all queries and bookings call Laura on 0408 399 909.

Seasoned performer: Lisa McCune is coming to Wonthaggi.

Southern Exposure Theatre

Presents

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Store sale Thursday, June 27

Total yarding: 1602.

Steers: J.B., M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha South, 10 x $945; J. & V. Besselink, Glengarry, 10 x $935; G.N. Hade, Glengarry North, 12 x $900; S. Paragreen, Foster, 1 x $895; Western Park, Somers, 11 x $885; N. & J. Stringer, Foster, 1 x $885.

Heifers: D. & P. White-

Robert & Susan Clark on

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ley, Mirboo, 5 x $580; Quion Hill Partnership, Phillip Island, 1 x $490; F.J. & M.L. Templeton, Nar Nar Goon, 7 x $480; J.H. & A.M. Claessen, Wonthaggi, 4 x $465; D. & K. Speirs, Wurruk, 11 x $460; R.A. & Y.E. Densley, Mirboo North, 13 x $435.

Cows: C. Delbridge, Doomburrim, 1 x $560; T. & A. Brown, Allambee, 3 x $500; G.W. & T.A. Shilliday, Fish Creek, 1 x $465; J. & L. Brown, Nyora, 1 x $410.

Cows and calves: Quion Hill Partnership, Phillip Island, 1 x $880; P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora, 1 x $850; T. & A. Brown, Allambee, 1 x $755; Wilderhope P/L, Mardan, 1 x $740; M.R. & J.M. Elliott, Glen Alvie, 13 x $650.

• VLE LEONGATHA

Smiles all around THERE were approximately 700 steers and bullocks, 600 cows, 50 bulls and 300 young cattle penned.

The usual buying group was operating in a mixed but generally stronger market.

Quality was plain overall however pass-ins were greatly reduced with a small increase in store competition coupled

with processors competing strongly for numbers.

The limited drafts of prime export and domestic cattle sold a little stronger while the secondary manufacturing grades were the standout performer on the day with most categories attracting strong competition from the gallery.

Most yearling grass steers sold from 174c to 198c lifting 5c on the lighter end of the heavy weights, while the

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In the yards: Alex Scott and Staff agent David Holden, left, and buyer Brian Campbell from Hedley discuss the sheep season at the last sale for the season at VLE Leongatha on Wednesday.

500kg plus drafts slipped 3c/ kg. Good condition three score yearling grass heifers made between 155c and 188c slipping 4c, with quality being an issue, while the plainer two scores were close to firm between 125c and 155c/kg.

A limited number of good C muscle grown steers sold between 192c and 198c lifting 3c, with the secondary D muscle lines from 164c to 194c/kg holding firm. A plainer run of bullocks were all D muscles making from 168c to 188c to be 3c/kg easier. Grown heifers sold mostly from 125c to 155c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 128c and 147c lifting 7c, with the crossbred lines between 139c and 178c slipping 1c to 4c/kg.

Light weight dairy cows sold between 97c and 123c lifting 9c/kg on most sales.

Heavy weight dairy cows made from 114c to 128c lifting 3c to 5c/kg. Light weight beef cows made from 102c to 138c lifting 4c to 10c/kg.

Heavy weight beef cows sold from 113c to 146c after a top of 156c for a pair of C muscle Euro bred cows, lifting 2c to 6c/kg and more in places.

Most heavy weight bulls made between 132c and 158c lifting 8c to 9c/kg.

The next sale draw - July 3: 1. David Phelan, 2. Elders, 3. Rodwells, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott, 6. SEJ.

Wednesday, June 26

BULLOCKS 1 C.A. & V.A. Sept Nom P/L, Fish Crk 13 J. Langley Nom P/L, Inverloch 1 R.J. Pearson, Mardan 11 G.R. & P.R. Charman, Leongatha 14 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 20 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha

565kg 571kg 590kg 559kg 628kg 643kg

198.0 195.6 195.0 194.6 194.0 194.0

STEERS 1 G.C.R. & M. Kuhne, Dumbalk 8 M.C. & C.A. Pearson, Mardan 2 C.A. & V.A. Sept Nom P/L, Fish Crk 15 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 13 G. & S.A. Cannata, Leongatha 13 P. & T. Dowsett, Stradbroke

375kg 492kg 527kg 526kg 514kg 481kg

223.6 $838.50 198.0 $975.15 198.0 $1044.45 197.6 $1040.03 197.0 $1013.03 196.6 $946.70

COWS 2 B. & N. McGann, Loch 1 B.S. Cantwell Livestock, Toora 12 S.W. & B.M. McLaren, Woodleigh 2 B.C. & J.A. Adkins, Burwood 1 P.H., N.F. & D.P. Moore, Yarram 7 R.A. & G.M. Seabrook, Korumburra

657kg 590kg 646kg 680kg 910kg 667kg

155.6 $1023.07 150.0 $885.00 146.2 $945.43 142.0 $965.60 142.0 $1292.20 142.0 $948.36

HEIFERS 1 B. & N. McGann, Loch 2 Tumino & Baker, Mirboo North 1 G. & B. Pocklington, Dumbalk 5 D. & D. Blum, Almurta 3 J. Pahl & B. Schawalder, Leongatha 1 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha South

315kg 525kg 550kg 393kg 485kg 335kg

185.2 175.6 175.6 175.0 175.0 175.0

$583.38 $921.90 $965.80 $687.75 $848.75 $586.25

BULLS 1 S.R. & M.K. Greaves, Nerrena 1 B.C. & J.A. Adkins, Burwood 1 M.J. & C.M. Cock, Hallston 1 J. Lawson, Leongatha 1 P. & N. Hutchinson, Yinnar South 1 D. McCaughan, Pound Creek

810kg 940kg 530kg 880kg 780kg 845kg

157.6 148.6 146.6 145.0 145.0 144.2

$1276.56 $1396.84 $776.98 $1276.00 $1131.00 $1218.49

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - PAGE 37

Making it happen: farm consultant John Mulvany at the YDDP Opportunities For The Future workshop.

FOR SALE

18 Friesian and Friesian cross heifers.

Close to calving and springing.

From top local herd and by Kuhne's bulls.

Very good heifers. $950 + GST 2 year old Friesian bulls from high producing herd

With discussions ranging from share farming agreements to lease options to succession planning, the common thought was the earlier things are planned for, the better the outcome.

Hosted by farm consultant John Mulvany, the sessions were held at Inverloch, Warragul and Maffra.

Organised by the Young Dairy Development Program, all sessions saw spirited discussions on different option for farmers looking to change their lifestyles.

YDDP Gippsland co-ordinator Irene Baker said the mix of older and younger people at the days meant it was relevant for all generations.

“The way we transition farms from one generation to the next is all important for both older and younger farmers,” Irene said.

“These sorts of sessions can help farmers see the forest from the trees when it comes to the complicated issues of how to move away from full-time

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farming.”

Among the areas covered during the sessions were: • reviewing options available; • share farming, leasing and employing; • deciding if you are ready for a share farmer; • selecting a good share farmer or lessee; • agreements and contracts; and • starting the process of succession.

Mr Mulvany said the interest in the subject areas was so intense that he couldn’t cover every topic on the agenda.

“I only got two thirds of the way through what I should have covered because the people there were so engaged in the discussion,” he said.

Mr Mulvany said he had since heard from participants who said they had changed their strategy from seeking help in deciding what to do, to making the decision themselves and then seeking assistance in how to implement it.

“You need to get the game plan together in some detail and then go to professional advisors who can tell you how to do it,” he said.

HAY FOR SALE

12 Jersey & Jersey x Heifers “Lang Park” bloodlines, Calving to “Bushlea” bulls July/Aug. $800 plus GST Jersey Bulls 2 years, Friesian bulls, Registered & fertility tested

Contact Paul Wilson 0407 865 202

EWES FOR PRIVATE SALE 140 Composite Ewes.

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A REGULAR theme through the recent Opportunities For The Future workshops was “I should have done it 10 years ago”.

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Need Fibre?

Wool marketing insight ONE of the world’s leading agribusinesses will be holding a series of wool marketing seminars throughout Victoria A seminar will be held at the Leongatha Football Clubrooms from 6pm on Wednesday, July 18.

Olam started operations in wool in 2008 with the development of an export desk that has grown to be in the top four merino fleeces exporters in Australia and forms part of an integrated global supply chain operating in more than 65 countries, delivering 20 products to more than 11,000 customers worldwide.

They are market leaders in natural fibres (wool and cotton), cocoa, edible nuts, rice and sesame.

The purchase of NSW based wool broker Western Wool Marketing and Victorian country merchant M&M wools, which has a branch at Yarram, was made with the aim of getting closer to the farm gate and developing strong direct links with woolgrowers.

This has allowed the Olam’s wool business to grow rapidly, expanding origination and marketing capabilities to become a leading supplier of choice to the world’ s top makers and spinners.

Developing risk management and price growth products for wool producers has been a major focus and our Hedge to Arrive and Guaranteed Minimum price contracts have become major tools for producers to maximise their wool auction returns.

The wool marketing seminars will be presented by Olam’s wools market analyst Grant Hutchins and wool brokerage manager Patrick Byrne.

Mr Hutchins is a major asset in this area and will form a major part the seminars.

He was born in Casterton, Victoria and has had many years experience in commodity trading.

He studied at University of Melbourne, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics, Ag Economics).

Mr Hutchins was a registered representative of the London Stock Exchange, worked in technical analysis at New York Institute of Finance, was a meat trader and head of the wool desk at Louis Dreyfus Australia and rans run his own small business.

He joined Olam Australia in 2008, working as a commodity analyst.

Mr Byrne has been in the wool brokerage business since 1990 having grown up on a property at Mitamo in northern Victoria, before moving to Parkes in central NSW. He has had more than 20 years’ experience in wool marketing along with sheep and wool properties in central and the Riverina of New South Wales.

The seminars are being co-ordinated by local wool representatives Adrian Nutall and Troy Underwood so please contact either of them for further information. Mr Nutall: 0428 825 833, Mr Underwood, 0448 039 052 and Mr Byrne 0428 621 344.

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TV CORNER UNIT. Pine stained. 1.3m wide excellent condition. $50. Nerrena.

Ph. 5664 9295.

ALPACA FLEECE. Not cleaned. Brown or white. $15 large bag. Nerrena. Ph. 5664 9295.

CAR CASSETTE/RADIO. Ford falcon AU original factory DD. Cd unreliable. $20.

Ph. 0427 444 601.

SHAG RUG. Two. Taupe colour.

160x230cm, $30 each. Ph. 0402 785 112 DOWN JACKET. Ladies. medium. Bottle green. Good fill. As new condition. $50.

Ph. 5662 2706.

STEREOGRAM. Astor. Retro era. Large cabinet. Includes radio & turntable. $50.

Ph. 0407 076 425.

PADDY PALLIN WIND JACKET. SmallMedium. Purple/green. As new condition.

Suit all outdoor pursuits.$25. Ph. 5662 2706.

FIREWOOD. Bags of kindling for sale.

6.5kg bags. $5 per bag. 0407 863 383 HIGHCHAIR. With removable tray. Great condition. $20. ph. 0411 329 348.

FILING CABINET. Excellent condition. $40. ph. 5668 6257.

PALING FENCE PANEL. Treated pine.

L 3200, H1500. $30 ono. ph. 5672 5264.

MICRO VENETIAN BLINDS. Two. W 1500, h2100. Winter white. 25mm slats. new in box. $40 ono. Ph. 5672 5264.

MOVING BOXES. Heavy duty. large and small. $3 each. ph. 0487 238 907.

WALK AND DRIVE LEARNING CAR. Fisher Price. Very good condition. $20. ph.

0427 582 463.

SAFETY FIRST SECURE LOCK BED RAIL. very good condition. $20. Ph. 0427 582 463.

COMPOST BIN. Gedye. Black plastic. $50.

Ph. 5664 4392.

JAZZ SHOES. Black. size 6. Black danse corps bag. Leg warmers. Tights. Leotard.

Skirt and top. All in good condition. $50.

Ph. 0409 832 418.

MARY MACKILLOP SPORTS TOP. Size 10. Excellent condition. $20.

Ph. 0409 832 418.

TV CABINET. Stained pine corner unit.

Good condition. $50. Ph. 0402 785 112.

TV. 70cm super slim LG analogue with digital set top box. Near new. $50. Ph. 0402 785 112.

BOOTS. Trail Snow Joggers. New. Size 41.

Were $40. Sell $20. ph. 0438 572 214.

BOLTS. Galvanised ½”8½”-9”-10”. Round head washer, nuts as new suit post/rail fences. Third new price. $1.50 each Ph. 5662 3336.

REFRIGERATOR. 420L. Fridge/Freezer.

Good condition. Frost free part not working. $50. Ph. 5662 4810.

REFRIGERATOR. 170L. Fridge/Freezer.

Good condition. Good bar fridge. $50. 5662 4810.

JAZZ SHOES. 1 Pair. Energetiks. Mint condition. worn once. size 7. black. Ph. 5686 2653.

3 SEATER LOUNGE AND 2 ARMCHAIRS. Cloth and timber. Good condition. $50. ph. 0402 905 118.

TRAMPOLINE. Large $20. ph. 0407 076 425.

12 PIECES SOLID TEAK. From disassembled 1960s chair. $50. Ph. 0490 038 229 DOUBLE BED. Wire base. Tails and brackets. very good condition. $50 ono.

Ph.5674 1347.

VY EXHAUST SYSTEM. Stainless mufflers off SS ute. $50. Ph. 0429 622 902.

SWING SET. $25. Ph. 0413 452 686.

ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER. $45. Ph. 0413 452 686.

MICROWAVE. Breville. Silver. Good. Clean condition. Model BM0200. $45. Ph. 0427 861 739.

MOTORCROSS BOOTS. Clutch MX Pro Series. Very good condition. Size US 12. $50. Ph. 0429 622 902.

INTERIOR DOOR. With handles & hinges.

Very good condition. 820x2040. $15. Ph. 5658 1050.

RAIN WATER DIVERTER. Fits 90mm down pipes. new. $15. Ph. 5658 1443.

PLASSON RURAL FITTINGS. 40ml 1.5”.

Male adaptor. 2 tees. New. $40. Ph. 5658 1443.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

OR PHONE :

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Happy 90th Birthday HILDA KRUSE

FUN TIME JUMPINGF CASTLE HIORRE

GARAGE SALE

Also Fairy floss machine, face painting & popcorn machine Ideal for birthday parties, fetes, sporting clubs, fundraisers, corporate, street markets, Christmas break-ups etc.

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

$27.50

OPEN HOUSE

GARAGE SALE KIT

Saturday, July 6 10am - 4.30pm 16 Ogilvy Street Leongatha No presents please

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

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PH: KAREN PEDRETTI 5664 5450 Insurance and food handling certificate included

Draft Gippsland Regional Growth Plan HAVE YOUR SAY The Gippsland Regional Growth Plan is one of eight plans being prepared across regional Victoria. Regional growth plans will provide broad direction for land use and development, as well as more detailed frameworks for key centres. The plans are being developed in a partnership between local government, state government and authorities.

The draft Gippsland Regional Growth Plan is available for public comment from Monday 3 June 2013 until Friday 12 July 2013.

To find out more about the draft plan you can: • download a copy at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/gippsland/rgp • view a copy at your local council, or • pick up a brochure and feedback form at your local council.

Opportunities to discuss the draft plan with Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure officers will be available as follows:

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BAG A BARGAIN in The Star!

garage sales HUGE GARAGE SALE 11 Valley View Crescent, Leongatha, July 6, 8am - 4pm. Leadlight TV unit, telescope, wall unit, toys, clothes, bric-a-brac and much more.

public notices CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

Camellias Gippsland

GARDENER’S DAY OUT Saturday 6th July Leongatha Uniting Church 10am Talks, Demonstrations, Plant Stall $12 includes lunch

Date and time

Location

Venue

Wednesday 3 July, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Warragul

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Civic Place

Friday 5 July, 10am – 12pm

Traralgon

Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure, 71 Hotham Street

Comments can be provided online, by submitting a feedback form or in writing to: Gippsland Regional Growth Plan Project Team Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 Comments must be received by 5.00 pm Friday 12 July 2013.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ANNUAL TARIFFS 2013-2014 South Gippsland Water would like to advise customers of the new annual tariffs.

WATER SERVICE CHARGE: Korumburra, Loch, Nyora, Poowong, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Foster, Fish Creek, Toora, Port Franklin, Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Port Albert, Alberton, Yarram and Devon North.

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General Tariff Vacant Land Agreements Concessional

Annual

Per Account

$305.40 $305.40 $277.65 $250.35

$101.80 $101.80 $ 92.55 $ 83.45

WATER SERVICE CHARGE: Wonthaggi, Inverloch & Cape Paterson.

Annual

Per Account

$342.30 $342.30 $307.65 $250.35

$114.10 $114.10 $102.55 $ 83.45

JUMBUNNA MARKET

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SUNDAY JULY 7 & AUGUST 4

WATER VOLUMETRIC CHARGE: All areas. $1.66 cents per kilolitre (1,000 litres). To be charged from January 2014 bill onwards.

General Tariff Vacant Land Agreements Concessional

9am - 1pm STALLS UNDER COVER

WASTE WATER SERVICE CHARGE: All serviced areas.

Contact 5657 3253

Inspiration Hair Design Leongatha

PENSIONER DAY every Monday

10% off already discounted pension prices 5662 3636

1. General Tariff 2. Vacant Land

Annual

Per Account

$453.90 $266.40

$151.30 $ 88.80

Accounts are due: September 30, January 31 and May 31 each year.

If you would like more information, please contact our Customer Service staff on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444 Fax: (03) 5682 1199 Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au

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DECLARATION OF SERVICED AREAS

presents

“ECLECTIC ART” work by

Ali, Leggett, Price & Somerville-Smith clans! ...during July, 2013 40 Bair Street, LEONGATHA. PH. 5662 2144

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Full Time)

“Drop-in style Information Session” - An opportunity to receive the latest updates on the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme.

South Gippsland Water staff will be in attendance at the locations listed below to speak to community members one to one. The latest information regarding the Essential Services Commission’s Price Determination will be available.

Wednesday July 10th 2013

Loch Public Hall

5pm – 7pm

Thursday July 11th 2013

Nyora Public Hall

5pm – 7pm

Full-time Maternity Leave position commencing late August for 9 - 12 months A full-time maternity position exists within our organisation for an administration officer. Typical duties and skills required include: • Operation of computer software, including Microsoft Excel/Word • Switchboard/reception duties, in addition responding to enquiries as appropriate • Processing of accounts receivable • Handling and distributing mail and banking (driver’s licence required) • Processing and reconciliation of merchant facilities • Ability to work well in a team environment For more information contact David Creed on (03) 5662 2217 Please forward letter of application and resumé to: PO Box 588, Leongatha VIC 3953 Applications close 12th July 2013

Real Estate Sales Leongatha

Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member Expressions of Interest are sought from persons with a relevant business qualification and significant practical experience to participate in the Authority’s Audit and Risk Committee.

A committee Charter outlining requirements of this committee is available to interested persons by contacting Reception on telephone no. 1300 094 262.

Expressions of interest will be received until close of business on Friday 5 July 2013.

Expressions of interest can be emailed to: receptionwgcma@wgcma.vic.gov.au marked EOI Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member

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For further information please contact Chris Love on telephone no. 5175 7803 during business hours.

Email your stories editorial@thestar.com.au

admin@koonwarravillageschool.org 0409 172 812 Fiona McKenzie (School Coordinator)

(Maternity Leave position)

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

Mail PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Phone 1300 094 262 Fax (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au

Koonwarra Village School provides an alterna ve school environment from Prep-Grade 6.

We are looking for an energe c, versa le and team oriented person to fill the role of Classroom Assistant.

Email or phone for an applica on package or further informa on.

Applica ons close Friday 5th July, 2013

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

For all enquiries contact SGW 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444 or Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au

Martin Fuller Chief Executive Officer

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SEJ Real Estate operates throughout the Gippsland region. Our success has been based on the exceptional people who work with us, and the passion they have for providing the very best experience possible for our clients. An opportunity has become available for a selfmotivated real estate salesperson to join our real estate business in Leongatha To be considered for this opportunity you will have: • Excellent local knowledge of the Leongatha Area.

• A proven track record of listing and selling.

• Drive, strong ethics and a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• An understanding of the need to provide excellence in service.

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve.

• Agents Representative certificate or full Real Estate licence.

Above all, we seek candidates with unwavering professionalism, self-motivation and someone who has a true passion to help people.

For a confidential chat please call Mark Hullick on 0418 575 357 or Bill Egan on 0418 553 011.

Forward your CV’s to the attention of Mark Hullick at hr@ruralco.com.au Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

situations vacant CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER required, Leongatha area, including some weekend work. Current police check.

Ph: 5662-2375.

ART/CRAFT SPACE

POOWONG LOCH & NYORA SEWERAGE SCHEME

Time 1pm – 3pm

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Established Established 1986 1986

CRAFTS CRAFTS

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

Where Poowong Public Hall

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MUSHROOM

In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

Forest Park Estate Stage 2, Varney Road, Foster PS704469V as from 22nd May 2013 4 Owen Street, Leongatha PS710242R as from 27th May 2013 51-53 Williams Street, Inverloch PS644468E as from 22nd September 2011 41 Dickson Street, Wonthaggi PS703688N as from 7th May 2013 75 Campbell Street, Wonthaggi PS714778A as from 30th May 2013 23 Nation Court, Inverloch PS642822Y as from 9th May 2013 73 Nicol Street, Yarram PS711202Y as from 15th April 2013

When Wednesday July 10th 2013

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Full/Part Time Maternity Contract Position 38 hours per week An opportunity exists for a motivated Dental Assistant with the right skills, qualities and experience to work in our dynamic public dental clinic.

The successful applicant will need to be a reliable team player, capable with a demonstrated commitment to dental care.

Reception skills are not necessary, but advantageous.

Job sharing will be considered.

Enquiries and written applications including a current resumé and two referees to: Dr Anne Ngaw, Senior Dentist Bass Coast Regional Health Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 5671 3333 Applications close 19 July 2013

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FIRST CHOICE RESUMÉS from $40 0412 252 895 f.c.r@bigpond.net.au 24-48 hr completion SWIMMING TEACHER required Korumburra Heated Pool. After school hrs, part-time. Aust Swim qualified preferred, pretraining for applicant looking to complete Aust Swim course.

Colette 5659-8266.

Dairy Australia

Your Levy at Work

GippsDairy classifieds has 12 dairy farm positions available and 33 dairy positions wanted. To find out more about these listings go to our website: www.gippsdairy.com.au “Dairy job classifieds”.

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for sale

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

for sale CARAVAN Royal Flair, Van Royce, Series 4 pop-top, 18 feet (5.5m). Tandem axle, island double bed, front kitchen, reverse cycle aircon, Winegard wind-up antenna, roll-out awning, twin water tanks, reg.

Dec 19 2013, tare weight 1475kg. Stored under cover, excellent condition, $23,500. Ph: 5662-5535.

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DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region.

Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided.

MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Full time & casual positions available. Early starts.

MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies.

To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au

Branch Manager Northern Mobile Library West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation is seeking a friendly, people person to manage the operations of our Northern Mobile Library. A current articulated licence is essential.

for sale FIREWOOD local hardwood mixture, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered. Bulk loads available, $90 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY 30 bales 5x4, $70 and 30 5x4 $95, all shedded, cartage can be arranged.

0428-594026.

Boorool area.

HAY 5x4 rolls, large quantity, shedded, Leongatha. 0429-350450.

INCUBATOR Covatutto 20e, very good condition $250. Masport 4 stroke rotary hoe, as new, $350.

0429-675145.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

FOR SALE

Northern Mobile Library Are you looking for a casual position with a difference? We need casual Mobile Library Officers to work on our Northern Mobile, delivering library services in Baw Baw and South Gippsland Shires.

A current articulated licence is essential.

Band 3 casual hourly rate of $32.10 - $35.42.

Visit www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au for a Position Description and application details or contact Carol Harper on 5622 2849 Applications close 4pm Tuesday, July 16.

Applicants must be available for interview July 24 & 25.

Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS for hire or sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All bulls have been semen tested.

Hire or sale. Ph: AH 0447331762.

used machinery TRACTOR International Harvester 383. 2WD diesel, approx 25 y.o. Fair working order.

Stored under cover. Includes various implements. $3,750. Ph: 0418-321634.

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FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

5672 2946 0417 556 593 Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes.

Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer.

LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791

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DEXTERS SMALL CATTLE FOR SMALL FARMS Steers & Heifers Drenched & Tagged WILL DELIVER Bill 0418 506 912

Branch Manager

Commercial crossbreds.

Fully vaccinated.

Not debeaked.

12wk (black, red, white, Isa Brown) $15

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

Visit www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au for a Position Description and application details or contact Carol Harper on 5622 2849

Mobile Library Officer

PULLETS Wednesday, July 24

All machinery Bins provided

Band 4 salary range of $28.70 - $30.86 per hour.

Part-time, 120.25 hours every 4 weeks.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday, July 16.

Applicants must be available for interview July 24 & 25.

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FORD FOCUS 2003, auto, 4 door. Perfect first car, VGC, RWC. Reg. SHD190, $7,000 ONO. 0418998833.

FORD LASER GXL sedan, 1996 model, colour red, kms 280,000. Reg. NUP226. Price $2,600 with 12 months reg. Last full services Dec 2012 by Rapid Tune. Car in good condition. Well looked after!

Contact Charlie Pisani 0408-899892.

HOLDEN ADVENTRA 2005, 6 cyl auto, leather, climate control, immaculate condition, one owner, ROS111, $16,500. 0419135036, a/h 5655-1223.

LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998 V8 auto, LPG, new tyres, excellent condition, REO637, $6,500. 0419135036, a/h 5655-1223.

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Applications close 4pm Tuesday, July 16.

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WALDEMAR HENNINGSEN late of 2 Jumbunna Road, Korumburra, Victoria, Pensioner, deceased.

Creditors next of kin and all others having claims in respect of the deceased who died on 4 April 2013 are required by the administrator of the deceased estate Luke Zhitov Keeghan Henningsen to send particulars of such claims to him care of his undermentioned solicitor by the 3 September 2013 after which date the administrator will distribute the assets having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.

BORIS POGORILLER, solicitor, Ground Floor, 54 St Kilda Road, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

wanted DAIRY FARM wanted to lease, around 250 acres.

Must have house on farm and reasonable dairy. Will consider any area. Phone Hannah 0429-029568.

thanks A BIG thank you to the mid and kitchen staff at Gippsland Southern Health, especially my medical support team, Dr Sewellyn, Gale, Sharyn Rayson, Annie Owen and my hubby Matt on the birth of our little girl, Marley Anne on 22.6.13. Also to our lovely family and friends for their kind wishes and presents.

Stacey Dowel.

births HERRALD (Belvedere) Anthony, Belinda and Jai excitedly announce the arrival of their perfect little princess ‘Abby Susannah’ on June 24.

engagements FOSTER - ARNUP Neil and Marge joyously announce that Lexie has accepted Glenn’s proposal of marriage, 22.6.13.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins Leongatha 5662 4191

Conservation and Land Management

in memoriam

The Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management course is for people who want to develop skills and knowledge to work in the conservation and land management industry in sectors such as indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.

Other courses available locally include: • Beauty • Education Support • RSA, Food Handling and other short courses • And many more For more information phone 5662 6700

www.ccg.asn.au

deaths CUMMINGS - Maxwell John (Max).

24.11.1951 - 29.6.2013 Dearly loved son of Margaret and Jack (both dec).

Dearly loved brother and uncle of Kerry, Terry, Brad and Matt Corcoran; Anne, Doug, Kate and Lou Anton; Ross, Stephanie, Sean and Emily Cummings.

STEPHENS Irving Benson.

May 25, 1933 - June 27, 2013 Much loved father of Greg, Lisa, Tracey and Leanne; grandfather of Jack and Kristian.

A truly admirable man.

Another fortunate life.

We love you and will miss you.

Goodbye Pops, Dad, Daddio.

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funerals STEPHENS - Greg, Lisa, Tracey and Leanne invite you to join with them in celebrating the life of Irving Benson Stephens at Surrey Hills Uniting Church, cnr Canterbury Road and Valonia Avenue, Surrey Hills on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 1.30pm.

No flowers by request.

SELWYN ALLEN FUNERALS (03)9888-1672 Member AFDA

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wanted to buy CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers.

Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

CAM ABOOD

Enrol Now for Semester 2

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Affordable cars at drive away prices

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

Warragul Library Are you motivated, enthusiastic and looking for an exciting opportunity to deliver contemporary library services and manage a committed team?

West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation is seeking a friendly, service oriented professional to manage the Warragul Library and deliver customer service and programs for all ages.

Band 5 salary range of $31.97 - $37.17 per hour.

Visit www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au for a Position Description and application details or contact Carol Harper on 5622 2849

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TOOTELL - Heath

19.4.87 to 4.7.09 Remembering You is easy, We do so every day.

It’s emptiness without you, That will never go away.

We shall remember you always In our own special way.

Unforgettable that’s what you are Heath.

Love always Mum and stepdad Jock

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Seat of Bass shrinks

By Jane Ross PROPOSED changes to state electoral boundaries will reduce the number of electors in the seat of Bass by nearly 20,000.

The switch means Inverloch will move from Bass to Gippsland South, with a northern chunk of Bass going to the seat of Narracan.

Victoria’s Electoral Boundaries Commissioner Paul Thornton-Smith said the aim of the state-wide redistribution is to bring the number of voters in each seat more into line.

Under the changes, Nyora and Loch will move from the seat of Bass to Gippsland South, which has also gained the outer fringes of Morwell.

Bass is held by Ken Smith, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly while Gippsland South is represented by Deputy Premier Peter Ryan. Neither wanted to comment at this stage.

Submissions relating to the proposals should be lodged with the Electoral Boundaries Commission by July 29.

Mr Thornton-Smith said there were 17 initial submissions to the boundary review but he is expecting a lot more now the proposed boundaries have been made public.

He said the commission would take “very seriously”

people’s views. Community of interest is particularly relevant.

Ross Smith, who lives in Inverloch and is a former state MP, told The Star he didn’t think shifting Inverloch from Bass to Gippsland South would make much difference to townsfolk.

“It’s interesting. Inverloch used to be part of the Shire of Woorayl so the centre is going back to what it was as part of Woorayl Shire.

“Inverloch will still be part of the Shire of Bass Coast so it won’t make much difference although it will take a while to sort out.”

And, he added both Bass and Gippsland South are held by the conservative side of politics. Mr Ryan represents the Nationals, Ken Smith the Liberals.

Ross Smith said he had had personal experience of the impact of state electoral boundary changes. His former seat of Glen Waverley was abolished in a 2001 redistribution and he didn’t stand for the newly-created seat of Mount Waverley.

That’s when he left Melbourne to live in Inverloch and become a Bass Coast councillor. He lost that role at last November’s local government elections and is enjoying keeping a low profile.

Mr Thornton-Smith said the new state boundaries will be finalised by early October and will take effect at the 2014 state election.

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Fair game BASS Coast Shire Council’s councillors supported the idea of reviewing the 2008 Responsible Gaming Policy at the recent council meeting.

In 2008 Bass Coast had the eighth highest expenditure on “pokies” in rural Victoria, with more than $195 million lost through the shire’s 216 machines between 1992 and 2008.

Council surmised that with 30.7 per cent of its residents earning $500 or less per week, the losses would be having a profound effect on many gamblers.

It was proposed at the meeting that a balance be struck between the “enjoyment people take and the problems that might be created”.

“There are hidden pockets of our shire that are not well and it’s a lot of money that is lost every year,” Cr Jordan Crugnale said.

“I think it’s amazing the amount of people I’ve spoken to at events who still have no idea that it’s an issue.”

Nerrena Road upgrade A LEONGATHA intersection will be upgraded to better accommodate milk tankers.

Famous movie: locally filmed movie The Playbook is screening next week.

The Playbook hits cinemas LOCALLY filmed feature The Playbook is set to hit cinemas around Australia on July 7.

The film is on limited release and those involved are relying on the film finding a good audience so it can be released at more cinemas.

The film will play at Wonthaggi and Leongatha cinemas at a later date but for now people can catch the film at Chadstone and Eastland Hoyts in Melbourne on Sundays at 2.30pm and Mondays at 6.30pm.

The movie showcases the Korumburra Recreation Centre, an Archie Creek house and the Inverloch foreshore.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said the Victorian Government would provide $688,000 to upgrade Nerrena Road as part of its $28 million Transport Solutions regional freight initiative.

He said the project would improve the efficiency of freight movement in the area and support growing export businesses in the region.

“The project involves works at the Nerrena Road and South Gippsland Highway to improve the alignment for B-double trucks to turn right from Nerrena Road on the South Gippsland Highway,” Mr Ryan said.

“This project will provide immediate benefits for Dumbalk bound milk tankers currently unable to use Nerrena Road, avoiding the need for substantial detours for the transportation of milk in this area.”

Mr Ryan said the project is expected to be completed between 2014 and 2015.

Minister for Transport and Roads Terry Mulder said the project was a well thought-out and smart investment developed through extensive consultation with industry.

“Transport Solutions targets 30 projects throughout Victoria incorporating and supporting recommendations from the Timber Action Plan, Regional Growth Plans and Grain Logistics Taskforce,” Mr Mulder said.

“The projects are designed to provide the maximum benefit for the state’s regional freight network by boosting productivity and efficiency.”

Calling worm kids: writer and performer Melita Rowston is calling for anyone that was a worm queen, boy or girl involved with the Karmai festival in Korumburra.

Calling on Karmai alumni WRITER and performer Melita Rowston is searching for Worm Queens past and the boys and girls who carried Korumburra’s iconic giant earthworm Karmai.

Ms Rowston is the mind behind Hey! Yeah! It’s Molly’s Travelling Worm Show!, a theatre piece based on Karmai and the influence it had on Korumburra.

After countless trips to Korumburra worm-watching in muddy paddocks and attempting to solve the mystery of the gigantic disappearing float that brought hope to a generation of worm boys and girls, Melita found it.

Now she wants to piece together the rest of the story.

If you’re a Worm Queen, boy or girl and you recall the worm-glory years, then this is your chance to tell your tale and help one woman’s eccentric search for the story behind the world’s largest worm float.

Did you wear your pink Worm Queen t-shirt alongside Worm King Daryl Somers as he rode the worm before he was Moomba King? Perhaps Ding Dong Denise Drysdale or Australian voiceover legend Pete Smith awarded you your winner’s sash?

For your chance to win a double pass to Hey! Yeah!

It’s Molly’s Travelling Worm Show! and a wine and dine package at the Malthouse Theatre, upload your pictures and memories to the Molly’s Travelling Worm Show Facebook page or post to Narda Shanley c/o The Malthouse 113 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

The show will be playing the Malthouse Theatre between August 13 and 24 at various times.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Grand final to McKenzie and Juan WONTHAGGI’S top B Grade table tennis team The Vicious Two (McKenzie Gardner, Juan Lacanaria) played an impressive match last Thursday to win the B Grade grand final.

Runners-up Terrible Two (Matthew Kent, Rory Gow) put up a good fight but eventually went down 4-1.

The doubles were close and the singles between Rory and Juan played out to three, with Juan winning the third game.

McKenzie has finished the season as leading B Grade player.

A Grade players competed for a final four last week with four teams out of seven coming in on 16 points.

Inverloch (Dirk Holwerda, Fred deBondt) lost their match to top team

Cape Haven (Bruce Harmer, Luke Anstey) but still managed to make it into the finals on a countback.

They were down 3-1 until the last set between Luke and Fred.

Fred needed to win to gain the extra set to get them into the four on percentage. He did win, in a hair-raising five-gamer 117, 8-11, 7-11, 18-16, 9-11, 11-6, 11-9.

Well known veteran player Case deBondt is leading A Grade player for the season.

A Grade

Ladder Cape Haven............. 44 41 (196) Zaad......................... 32 38 (176) Evil Minions............ 28 27 (151) Inverloch ................. 16 29 (155) New Chums.............. 16 29 (142) Real Deal (bye) ........ 16 26 (157) Try Again ................. 16 22 (139) Leading players Case de Bondt .................. 20 (81) Bruce Harmer ................... 19 (85) Zach Anstey ..................... 19 (80) Michael Ede ..................... 19 (79) Dick Holwerda ................. 14 (68) Dean Snelling (bye) ......... 12 (63) Luke Anstey .................... 12 (60)

Old mates: Under 13 Netball Grand finalists, deb ball partners and firm family friends, Robert Eddy and Kaila McKnight, were all set to party at the Stony Creek Football Netball Club Ball on Saturday night.

Good mix: Andrea Martin, Jack Hughes, club vice president Steve Martin and Cameron Stone were ready to rock the night away to Bon Jovi and Pink in support of the Stony Creek Football Netball Club on Saturday night.

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• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Frank’s fine form FRANK DEKKER turned back the clock 20 years to produce his best badminton for the season, defeating close friend Greg Marshman convincingly 15-7.

Despite Frank’s efforts his team went down to the strong Shilling outfit by 15 points. Tas Hughes combined well with Frank to upset the undefeated pair of Greg Marshman and Nigel Grimes, but Glen O’Neill and Emma Smith teamed beautifully together to set up the Shilling victory, Glen going on with his great year by winning a tight singles match against Rodney Wyatt.

Special mention to Ben Ryan who pulled off a great singles win.

Club president Alan McEachern had a huge night of badminton, going down in an emotional tie-breaker to Les Swift 17-16 and then filling in for the injured Gary McGrath, a top effort by our hardworking president who certainly slept well that night.

Alan’s team Euro had a stirring victory, Roger Callister and Tracey Miles in scintillating form.

Yen is struggling at present but is getting some great experience.

Rupee has cemented top position, easily accounting for Dollar. Joel

Langstaff was ‘back in town’ as he rallied his team-mates to a solid win.

Tracey Ryan winning not only her matches but also the weekly raffle, she is on a roll at present.

The best has been left until last, the Marc versus Pound match was decided by only four points, going Marc’s way.

Arthur Grabham and Jose Shelton having great sets against Tim Bright and Maurice Simpson.

The turning point in this match was Chris Holt defeating Brayden Krohn in his singles, and then young gun Connor Krohn coming back from a long way down to win his singles 17-15 against Barb Jenkins. A top match by both players. This great contest augers well for an exciting finals’ series.

We have two weeks’ break for the school holidays and resume with our club championships on July 16. Looking forward to seeing all players involved in this event.

Results Shilling 5/114 d Franc 4/99, Rupee 7/126 d Dollar 2/83, Euro 5/110 d Yen 3/88, Marc 5/122 d Pound 5/118.

Ladder Round 9

Rupee.......................................76 Marc ........................................67 Shilling ....................................63 Pound ......................................56 Euro ..........................................49 Dollar .......................................46 Franc ........................................36 Yen ...........................................36

Grants take athletes further TWO South Gippsland athletes achieving excellence in their chosen sports will share in almost $4000 of Victorian Coalition Government funding, thorough the Elite Athlete Travel Grants program.

Buffalo’s Camille White has been awarded $2000 towards her campaign to play for Australia in the Underwater Hockey World Championships in Eger, Hungary while Leongatha’s Megan Rosser will receive $1810 towards playing at the National Netball Championships in Darwin.

Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan congratulated the women on their elite sporting conquests.

“It is great to see those living in regional areas reaching sporting supremacy. The obstacles of competing at levels such as this are heightened compared to those who live close to Melbourne,” Mr Ryan said.

“The costs associated with travelling to compete at major national and international events can be a significant burden to Victoria’s elite athletes.

“These grants of up to $2000 go a long way

to removing some of the obstacles our top athletes face, making it easier for them to focus on their sporting careers as they strive to take on the world.”

The Elite Athlete Travel Grants Program was a 2010 election commitment worth $2 million and since January 2012 the program has provided more than $1.26 million to assist with the travel costs of 840 Victorian elite athletes.

Grant recipients must be recognised by their State Sporting Association as a representative of Victoria or Australia or be eligible to compete at the highest level nationally or internationally.

The current round will distribute funds to a total of 57 different sports.

“This program is giving our local elite athletes the support they need to reach their full potential and realise their dreams of sporting success,” Mr Ryan said.

Korumburra volleyball

Bowlopolis League kicks off AFTER successfully launching the first Bowlopolis league in Australia last year, the South Coast Access Alliance in partnership with Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment Centre held a Gala Day on Tuesday, June 25, to kick off the 2013 season.

Thirty participants from Bass Coast Specialist School, South Gippsland Specialist School and Yooralla First Base Leongatha competed against each other in a fun format to launch the 2013 league.

The Bowlopolis program was developed in the USA and in Australia has been used as a kids birthday party tool in the past.

2012’s program was the first time the program had been used to teach and develop bowling skills and etiquette to people with disability.

Jeremy Westaway and Craig Holmes from PI Tenpin have modified the format of the program to develop a league enabling the three groups to compete against each other in the same format as their mainstream leagues, while at the same time educating the participants and developing their skills through some modified coaching across the eight week period of the program.

GippSport’s Access for All Abilities Program Manager Daniel Poynton raved about the success of the program, “Bowlopolis is an excellent example of how a mainstream sport can be modified to include people of all abilities,” he said.

“A little bit of imagination and a willingness to try new things while engaging the disability sector has meant that these

30 participants are now bowling in a league environment.

“Jeremy and Craig have done some great things with this program and should be commended on their work.”

Stories of the program’s success travelled up the highway to Melbourne, and we were lucky enough to have Justin Lopes (State Manager) and Erica O’Brien (Inclusion Officer) for Victorian Tenpin Bowling attend the day to see how it all works.

“As a sport, we are working on a national inclusion framework for all our centres to work within, so it’s great to see an example of a regional centre doing such a great job in partnership with their local Access for All Abilities program” said Ms O’Brien.

Mr Lopes was so impressed with the program he committed $1500 from his state budget towards the running costs of the Gala Day and the eight week league.

Results from the Gala Day were as follows: Individual Overall: 1st 214 - Harry (Bass Coast Specialist School) 2nd 207 - Kyla (Bass Coast Specialist School) 3rd 203 - Luke (Yooralla First Base) Teams Event: 1st 96.21 - Bass Coast Specialist School 2nd 92.31 - Yooralla First Base Leongatha 3rd 86.63 - South Gippsland Specialist School For more information about accessible sport and recreation please contact Daniel Poynton, GippSport Access for All Abilities Program Manager on 5674 6004 or 5135 8335.

Grand final results

A Grade: Pirates d Bugs (3:1) 25:20, 25:23, 18:25, 25:12.

B Grade: HELP d Panthers (3:1) 15:25, 25:18, 25:15, 25:13.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

JULY Time

3 WED

4 THUR

5 FRI

6 SAT

7 SUN

8 MON

9 TUE

height (metres)

0043 0752 1241 1925

0.44 1.44 0.76 1.48

0130 0849 1330 2012

0.47 1.42 0.84 1.41

0223 0946 1429 2103

0.49 1.42 0.91 1.36

0320 1043 1537 2159

0.50 1.43 0.94 1.33

0420 1137 1648 2256

0.49 1.46 0.93 1.32

0515 1226 1750 2349

0.47 1.50 0.88 1.33

0605 1308 1842

0.44 1.54 0.82

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

Keen for a bowl: those who took part in the Bowlopolis Gala Day recently had fantastic fun.

Top tap: Leongatha under 14s big man Trent Westaway was brilliant on Saturday, dominating the aerial duels. See all Leongatha junior results on page 50. Photo credit Peter Marshman.

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Midweek ladies tennis South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Pennant Tennis Association autumn season finals held at Leongatha on June 18.

• Leongatha Table Tennis

Country Week success LEONGATHA sent five teams, playing five different grades, to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre over the Queen’s birthday weekend to play in the annual country week championships.

Section 1 runners-up Phillip Island: from left, Nicole Walker, Camille Morris, Barb Duggan, Alison Fitzgerald and Karen Section 1 premiers Leongatha: from left, Kellie Simpson, Shelley Walker, Sue Coglin, Marg Barter and Guilia Joyce.

Egan.

Two of those teams were successful in winning their grade shield, while the other three performed extremely well they just could not pass the final hurdle. All had a great weekend enjoying their sport.

The C3 grade team of Michael Grist, Phil Munro and Mark Sheppard won their first four matches comfortably but had to lift their game to its highest level to defeat a determined, previously undefeated Warrnambool side in their last match, scraping home with a 6-5 win.

In the E3 section Neil Smith, Frank Hirst and Tanya Milnes were a very even team and had hard fought wins against Ballarat, Shepparton, Geelong and Melton. But it was against Albury-Wodonga they had their backs to the wall, down 5-2 and having to win the last four games, an extremely tough task against a confident opponent.

With every point being important they stuck to their game plan and finally snatched victory from what had looked like certain defeat. A great escape and well done by you all.

Country Week winners: successful in C3 Grade at table tennis country week were Phil Munro and Michael Grist. Absent Mark Sheppard.

Section 2 runners-up Wonthaggi Herons: from left, Janet Chambers, Sue Turton, Letitia Condron, Karen Sheerin and Mi- Section 2 premiers Korumburra Blue: from left, Heather Greaves, Nadine James, Sue Van Sinderen and Pam Gardiner. chelle Todd.

Section 3 runners-up Inverloch Blue: from left, Avril Piasente, Section 3 premiers Wonthaggi: Rhonda Donohue, Carolyn Rhonda Evans, Debbie Fowles and Anne Thornby.

Bolding, Janene Kent and Patsy Britt.

Section 4 runners-up Inverloch: from left, Kate Edwards, Tru- Section 4 premiers Wonthaggi: from left, Rose Wallace, Amber dy Banks, Kristy Leys and Tracy Mercer.

Todd, Dani Brann and Deanna Gilmore.

Autumn competition premiers decided THE A Grade Premier team H2S surprised everyone on Tuesday night and particularly the Bombers team of Kevin, Mark and Cam Dowling.

In the opening singles a switched on Bryce Holwerda creamed Cam Dowling in three straight games and set the pattern for the night. Dirk Holwerda repeated the result beating Kevin Dowling and then teamed with Bryce to do the same in the first doubles.

The only glimmer of resistance from the Bombers was when Mark Dowling defeated Neil Smith. This must have jolted Neil somewhat as in the singles against Kevin he came out firing and inflicted a three straight game defeat, Neil’s first win over the dour Bomber.

It was now match over with H2S having a 6-1 win.

The A Reserve final was a classic match with excitement from start to finish.

The IJI team started full of running and lead by four rubbers to one after the first five matches.

The first doubles with Ian Jonas and Jacki Page for IJI and Martin and Dom Stone for the Dominators was a vital game for both teams. Dominators started well taking the first game 11-6, but IJI fought back to win the next two 11-5 and 11-7.

Dom and Martin fired up and fought resolutely to take the fourth game 11-7 and even the score. It was a tough fifth game but finally the very experienced Ian guided his young partner Jacki was able to get them over the line to take the fifth game 11-7.

Ian then defeated Martin in three straight games to give his side a 4-1 lead.

The match between Tom and Jacki was now the virtual decider, both young players giving their best but it was Tom who came up trumps to take the win after Jacki had won the first game he went on to win the next three.

The second doubles with Ian and Issy Derrick taking on Martin and Tom was hard fought but Martin and Tom always seemed to have that little bit more and they won 3-1.

Ian defeated Dom in the first of the last three singles to give IJI’s a 5-4 lead but the Dominators were now on top with their No 1 gun Martin to play Jacki and Tom to play the inexperienced Issy, both winning comfortably to take the match 6-5.

Leading players: A Grade Autumn Premiers Neil Smith and Dirk and Bryce Holwerda.

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Veterans tee-off at Foster A RESCHEDULED game at Foster took place in perfect winter conditions, no breeze, blue sky and sunshine enough to warm the cockles of a Veteran golfer’s heart on Thursday.

Club pals: Al Hillis and Graeme Calder from Leongatha, Allan Philpott from Coronet Bay and George Misson from Inverloch travelled in style last week around the Foster Golf Course for South Gippsland Veteran’s Day.

Leongatha A PAR competition was held on Saturday with Anthony Sparkes playing off eight taking out the A Grade event on a count back with a score of one up.

Bryan McCorkell (17) was successful in B Grade with three up and Michael Street (22) finished Square to take out C Grade.

Pro Pin on the 14th was won

by Ken Wardle and NTP on the 16th went to Gordan Morrison.

DTL Balls went to G. Burt, D. Poyton, K. Wardle, S. Harry, T. Rickard, N. Gillian, A. Bassett, R. Williams, G. Morrison, N. Rafferty, D. Forbes, M. Davis, T. Goldie and B. Hutton.

On Tuesday another Par event was held with Ian Murchie (15) being successful

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, 27 women played in a range of competitions, in lovely, fine conditions.

Thank-you to Norrie Little and Betty Yann who donated the trophies for the day. Well done to the 10 pairs who competed in the main contest, which was the 27 Hole Foursomes Championships. Congratulations to the winners of the scratch competition in this event, Lee Clements (11) and Marg Clasby (20) with a score of 145 gross.

Lee and Marg also won the Handicap event with 121.75 nett.

Runners-up in both the 27 Hole Foursomes Scratch and

in A Grade with a score of one down.

Andy Cairns (21) took out B Grade with plus one.

NTP’s were Doug Clemann on the 14th and Bryan McCorkell on the 16th.

DTL Balls – I. Barlow, M. Stubbs, D. Clemann, A. Edney, R. Burton, K. Gardner, I. Purbrick, E. Poole, J. Eabry and G. Spruzen.

On Thursday Ian Nunn (20) and Bruce Cathie (24) won the 4BBB Stableford event with 42 points. Runners-up were Eddie Poole (15) and Dave Vorwerg (15) with 41 points.

NTP’s were Barry Attwood on the 14th and Frank Smedley on the 16th.

DTL Balls were awarded to J. Lowell, A. Bassett, A. Macfarlane, N. Hughes, M. Stubbs, H. Sedelies, J. Arnott, G. Alexander, P. Walsh and A. Nilsson.

The fairways and greens are in excellent condition for next Saturday’s Stroke round to decide Monthly Medallist.

It is also the 5th round of the McMicking Plate.

Handicap competition were Judy Webb and Moira Rogers with 148 gross and 123.25 nett.

The daily event was an 18 Hole Foursomes competition which was won by Joan Peters and Corrie George with 76.5 nett. The runners-up, with a nett score of 78.5 were Heather Grist and Betty Thomson.

Seven women played in a Stableford game, where Janice Follett (45) won the 18 hole competition with 30 points and Jenny Pollard (44), the top scorer in the nine hole event, with 14 points.

The raffle winners were Joan O’Neill and Julie Hislop.

On Saturday, a small field of six ladies played in a Par event in dry weather.

The winner was Lee Clements (11) with -3 and the runner-up, Marg Harper (30) with

-4. Lee was also nearest the pin on the 1st.

Next Wednesday, there will be a Stroke event and July Monthly Medal, sponsored by the House of Golf. It is also the final play off for the Silver Spoon event so good luck to the four women who have qualified; Beryl Brown, Virginia Wagner, Lee Clements and Marg Harper.

A few reminders for Wednesday; Marg Barton and Chris Rickard are tee stewards to put the field out, hot soup will be available after golf and the stall will be available for goods to be donated or purchased.

Many people have reserved a place for the Christmas in July dinner, next Sunday, July 7, at noon, so we are looking forward to this social occasion.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY’S event was everyone’s dream game: a Mulligans Stableford.

This competition is not quite ‘legal’ under the Rules of Golf, as players are allocated an extra shot on each hole to be used at their discretion.

An undesirable stroke can be declared a Mulligan and another ball played.

As a result, scores and morale were considerably improved and handicapper Pat Pease had a day off.

Marg Berry (13) took advantage of this event to win A Grade with 37 points.

Julie Howard (20) also had a day out scoring 37 points and winning B Grade.

However, the top score for the day came from our life member Pat West whose putter and chipper were running hot.

Pat won C Grade with 42 points, only taking advantage of the Mulligan shots on nine occasions.

Down the line balls were won by Marion Bellingham, Val Brydon, Toni West and Fay Quilford with 36 points, Rita de Bondt 35, Isobel Sutherland, Marg Griffiths, Coral Gray and Debbie Miller with 34 points on a count back.

Trish Owen was closest to the pin on the 14th and Joan Scott on the 16th.

Jan Paice, who has recently returned from an overseas trip with husband Ron, club president, was the sponsor of the day.

Hannah Martin had another win in the nine hole competition with 14 points.

Saturday’s winner was Marg Berry (13) -2 on a count back.

Down the line balls went to Rebecca Wilson -2 and Di Williams -3.

Nearest the pin was Debbie Miller.

Korumburra THERE were 34 players for the par competition on Saturday, June 29 with trophies by Hays Jewellers.

A Grade: M. Garnham (12 hcp) +1, runner-up T. O’Neill sq, D. Austin sq.

B Grade: I. Gibson (15 hcp) +4, runner-up A. Worthy +3, D. Child +1, W. Thomson sq, R. Newton sq.

Nearest the pin: 1st T. O’Neill, 7th P. Hopkins, 10th P. Johnson, 13th G. Cosgriff.

NAGA: A. Twite -12.

Tuesday’s winner was C. Clements 37 pts and also Thursday’s winner with 39 pts.

Foster NORMAL winter conditions now where all good scores are well earned.

Top golfers: from left, Marg Clasby and Lee Clements, Winners of the Korumburra 27 Hole Scratch and Handicap Foursomes Championships, with Corrie Geroge and Joan Peters who won the 18 Hole Foursomes daily event. Lee was also the June Monthly Medal winner.

Tuesday Fred Tyers (11) recorded a win with 36 points from John Mathers (14) on 34 points. John was also NTP. Thursday was veterans day was a good success with many visitors enjoying the course.

Thanks to Kevin Flett and wife Marilyn for the big effort they put in to ensure all ran smoothly. John Stone (21) was the best local – he had 36 points to just miss out.

Friday Kane Esler (14) was red hot to score 23 points to take out the chook. However he

Some 57 players turned up for the stableford competition.

They were duly dispatched to various tees around the course which was in excellent condition.

At the end of the game golfers gathered in the clubhouse for a warming lunch, choice of three meals, to await the results. The A Grade winner was Wonthaggi’s Norm Burne who, playing off a handicap of 14, came in with 40 points. may find it a bit harder for his next three Friday rounds playing off a four handicap.

DTL balls went to Andrew Boyd on 22 points, and Paul Spencer and Bill Fuller on 18 points.

NTP was Rachel Brown.

Saturday glofers played for trophies from OK Pizza and Pasta.

Noel Black (6) produced the day’s best round to have 39 points and win A Grade. B Grade was won by Don Cripps (19) with 36 points. DTL balls were won by John Warren (21) and Scott Rathjen (6) both on 36 points, and Greg Dean (12), Colin Pulham (13), Kevin Witheridge (9) and Norm Cooper (8) all on 35 points.

NTP’s were Steve Reid, John Mathers, Owen Kindellan, Neville Thompson and Terry Jewson. The encouragement award went to M Handley with 13 points.

Ladies – things have become difficult for the ladies and the best score was Gayle Reid with 25 points.

Geoff Nott was not present and so missed out on the $850 in the members draw.

You need to be in the clubhouse between 6.30 – 8pm to be eligible to win.

The timing of the draw varies at random – being any time between 6.30 to 8pm.

The draw will be for $900 next week.

B Grade winner was Foster’s own Brian Blake.

His handicap of 23 resulted in the good score of 38.

Nearest the pins went to Norm Burne on four, Doug Munro (Wonthaggi), on six, Pat Garry (Phillip Island) on 13 and Keith Finney (Leongatha) on 17.

Ball run down went to 30 points.

The next game is to be played at Phillip Island Golf Club on Thursday, July 18.

It will be a shotgun start, be there by 8.30am for a 9.00am start.

If you have not already booked contact Don Chapman on 5952 6650 or email him on gzld28zcvv@bigpond.com.

Make sure to book early.

Dwyer, B. Robjant, F. Dekker, R. Higgins and J. Hassett.

The putting competition was won by Michael Grist with 27 putts, and nearest the pins to Danny Dwyer and Zac Trease.

The ball raffle was won by ‘Winks syndicate’.

Our ladies’ stableford competition was won by Sue Wakefield, with a ball to Marg Tuckett.

The ladies’ nearest the pins to Karin McKenzie and Maxine Eabry.

Next week we will play a par event sponsored by South Gippsland Therapy Centre.

Woorayl ladies LAST week the final round of the Perrett Family Foursomes 36 hole board event was played, with the day’s event sponsored by Nikolina’s.

The best score of the day came from Ros Blew and Sue Wakefield (21 1/2), who combined well to come in with the excellent score of 74 1/2.

Runners up were Shirley Thomas and Karin McKenzie (13 1/2) with 81 1/2 and balls down the line went to Marg Tuckett/Thel Scoble and Ann

Poole/Elsie McBride.

Congratulations go to this year’s winners of the Perrett Family event, Shirley and Karin.

Next week we will play for the July Monthly Medal.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday the course was at its best and we had 89 players contest a par event.

A Grade winner: Rusty Bolding +1, B Grade: David Birt +5, C Grade: Ken Russell +1.

Balls down the line: S. Mannix +4, D. Tiley, M. Foster, S. Kane, S. Lowe +2; F. Murrells, S. Tiziani, G. Turner, G. Moresco, R. Sheean sq; G. Crawford, J. Wade, J. Burke -1.

Nearest the pin: 2nd H. Mackinder, 8th M. Wilson, 13th I. Baker, 17th I. Baker.

Our curator Ben is on holidays for three weeks so Sam Liddle is the main man on the course. Good luck Sam, I am sure you will do a great job.

Don’t forget this Saturday is monthly medal and check the board, as with lots of rain is forecast this week and preferred lies could be in play.

Mirboo North Thursday, June 27

THE winner of the stableford competition on Thursday was Steve Bickerton (9) 39 pts.

Down the line: John McFarlane 36 pts, Maree Thompson, Simon Duff, Ron Funnell 34 pts.

Saturday, June 29 Competition: Stableford.

A Grade winner was Doug Taylor (19) 37 pts.

Down the line: Garry Shandley 36 pts, John McFarlane 35 pts, Tom Traill, Ian Evison 34 pts.

2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: Doug Taylor.

Nearest the pin: 4th Mal Payne, 6th Joe Kus, 13th Jess Clark, 16th Richie Robbins.

Ladies’ winner was Jess Clark 35 pts.

Woorayl OUR medal day was sponsored by Thornton’s Bakery and our medalist was Alister Hillis, his net 67 also winning C Grade.

A Grade went to Brian Hogan and B Grade to Ross Winkler, both net 70.

Our ball distribution was I. Balfour, M. Grist, T. Walters, A. Hickey, G. McKinnon, Danny

Wonthaggi women: (from left) B Grade Winner Delores Harvey, A Grade Winner Denise Miller.

Absent Anne Longmire.

Wonthaggi ladies THERE was a lot of whispering and scratching of heads when 32 ladies set out on a lovely day last Wednesday for a game of Bisque Par. This is a variation of par which once you got the hang of it made for a lot of thinking and strategy required, as you got to allocate your handicap strokes on each hole immediately playing it so the idea was not to come in with any not allocated.

However captain Maureen did send us out with an instruction sheet and the general con-

sensus at presentations was a fun day had by all.

And with no handicapping of the scores no changed handicaps.

The winners were A Grade Denise Miller (17) 2 up, B Grade Delores Harvey (19) 1 up and C Grade Anne Longmire (35) 4 up NTP on the 17th was Ria Stewart.

BDL went to A. Longmire 4 up, V. Milner 3 up, S. Jagoe 2 up, A. Poulton 2 up, D. Miller 2 up, Delores Harvey 1 up, B. Bowmar 1 up, G. Prentice sq, M. Masterman sq, M. Walker sq on c/b to three others.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha ONLY a brief report due to the club being in winter recess.

Wednesday, June 26 saw the monthly triples take to the greens with 16 teams and it was great to see one of the teams taking part was from Morwell.

Winner on the day was the Korumburra team of fame and fortune, Andy Robertson (s), Bill Dilg and Kevin Watson with four wins plus 32. Runners-up Mirboo North team, Paul Stitson (s), M. Arnold and Ray Czempinski with three wins plus 31.

Best last game went to the Morwell team of M. Gardner (s), N. Michaels and J. Michaels with plus 12.

Sponsor for the day was Leongatha RSL, and the club thanks it for its valued support.

The next monthly triples will be on Wednesday, July 24 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch. Names of clubs/ teams or single persons who which to play, to have names in to the Leongatha club’s match committee, Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974 before July 19.

Until the next report, good bowling or enjoy the break - ‘Jackhigh’.

Inverloch bowls CARPET BOWLS resumed this week after an enforced two weeks layoff.

Eleven bowlers attended, playing two 12 end games.

Winners were Anne Hardy, Herb Barclay and Carol Waters.

Carpet bowls are played on Tuesdays, May to August, commencing at 10am.

Lunch is enjoyed after play, and all are welcome.

No experience necessary.

Wednesday saw a social game of 33 players with two 12 end games.

Winners with 40 points were Ron Bridgman, Terry Stewart and Marg Flett (S).

Runners-up were Judy Parker, Alan Johnstone, Arthur Moule and Rob Howard (S).

Saturday, was a social game with 15 players and two 12 end games.

Winners with 24 points and 13 shots up were Laurel Lee, Harry Dunn, Joe Bonnici (visitor) and Ivy Sheppard (S).

Runners-up with 24 points and three shots up were Judy Parker, Maureen Paynting and Pat Stoneham (S).

After two weeks of perfect bowling weather, we’re convinced that Inverloch is the winter bowls capital of the universe.

Mardan indoor bowls LAST Tuesday was a cold winter night but that didn’t stop a good turnout at the Dumbalk Hall to watch the second semi-final match between Mardan Purple and Foster Black.

It didn’t take long for everyone to settle down and watch what turned out to be a real thriller of a game.

Foster Black took control very early in the game and it looked like curtains for Mardan as it was consistently denied the points.

But as is always the case with Vito as skip you never write the game off until the last bowl has been played.

Mardan started to chip away at the lead and came back to make a game of a disastrous start.

A well-earned six on one end and what looked like being another large end not long after got chopped back to one and new life sparked in the team.

Play continued and by the last end it was a very close game Mardan was building a respectable head only to have the kitty moved back toward the oppositions bowls, this made it hard for the skip to recover all that was required to clinch a win and with Foster Black having the final bowl it wasn’t needed as Foster had done enough to secure a one shot win to play again next week against Mardan Gold in the Grand Final.

Social bowls was a wellattended night on Wednesday, with 19 players in attendance and we split into six teams and played three games of 10 ends.

Lately, Vito has been putting out the old slower mats and what a wake up they are after a faster mat.

It certainly makes the night interesting and the

results can take a sudden change mid-way through the night if teams don’t change the way they are playing.

Anyway the night was fun as usual and there were some fairly high scores from a number of teams.

By the end of the night there were two two-game winners and one three-game winning team.

The final runners up was decided on ends and the results were as follows: Runners –up with two wins and 14 ends were Bev Greenwood, John McColl and Vito Serafino (skip).

Winners with three wins were Coral Gray, Margaret Campbell and Tony AllenClay (skip).

We look forward to next Tuesday and hope the Pennant Trophy will once again grace our trophy cabinet and also that members will continue to brave the wintery nights and come along to play bowls on Wednesday.

Buffalo indoor THERE were 14 bowlers at Buffalo this week keen for a friendly night of bowls.

It was good to have Connie Occhipinti join us, who led very well. After two teams of four and two teams of three selected, bowling began.

Close results this week with no team winning the three games.

Winners were Charlie Tumino (s), Andrew Hanks and Joe Occhipinti (WWL) 14 ends +10 - Joe bowling

very well. Second Rod McConchie (s), Peter Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Connie Occhipinti (WLW) 14 ends +3. Next Toni Heldens (s), Joyce Occhipinti and Mary Tumino (LWL) 10 ends -3.

In fourth place Graeme Tobias, Glenys Pilkington, Ian Benson and Bill Wolswinkel (LLW) nine ends -15.

Where players rotated their playing positions Graeme bowling extremely well in second spot.

Best 1st game Rod 9-5, 2nd Charlie 13-2, 3rd Rod 11-1.

Good bowling to both teams playing in the pennant grand final this week.

Social bowls at Buffalo Hall Wednesday 7.30pm, all welcome.

Kaye Douglas, John Sutton.

Inverloch– Friday afternoon: 1st Anne Williams, Yvonne Mears, John Farr, Dina Drury, Kaye Douglas.

2nd Jack Kuiper, John Sutton, Clive Hope, Jean Barbour. 3rd Dawn Jolly, Althea Drew, Norma Hannay, Marj Freeman.

4th. Phillip and Neville Chapman, John Sullivan, Alan Johnston.

Teams 3 and 4 will represent South Gippsland in the regional finals.

S.G.I.B.B.A. indoor bowls

pennant finals IN the preliminary final played at Dumbalk between Mardan Purple and Foster Black, Foster, with some precision bowling in the early ends looked like they were going to thrash Mardan.

But from the 18th end Mardan’s never say die attitude brought them to one shot at the end of an excellent game.

The final score: Foster Black 29 d Mardan Purple 28.

Next week Foster Black v Mardan Gold in what should be a well fought out grand final.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Meeniyan – Monday Evening: 1st Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope. 2nd Kathy Dowd, John Cocking and Mary Brewis, Carol Snowden.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: 1st Frank Arndt, Clive Hope and Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 3rd Ian and Julie McPhee.

Inverloch – Friday Afternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd Dawn Jolly, Althea Drew.

3rd Ken McKenzie, Marie Sands. 4th Mike Dooley, Bronwyn Sund.

East/West: 1st Anne Williams, John Farr. 2nd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 3rd

• Leongatha Cycling

Smith crown road champion ANOTHER great winter Saturday saw the club hold the Club Road Championship around the Korrine circuit.

However, Saturday was also the first day of the school holidays so there were a few riders missing.

We welcomed back Kevin Feely and Damian Crowe after their eight weeks riding through Italy and were all a little jealous of their well toned bodies.

The senior title was raced over 57 km – three laps of the circuit.

This was contested by a great field of very fit riders.

The first lap saw Brett Franklin move away on the first small climb along the Lance Creek road.

The first run up the

hills and cresting out at the Glen Alvie intersection saw Brett holding a lead of 100m followed by a group of four riders – Stuart Smith, Ronald Purtle, Peter Hollins and Thomas McFarlane whilst a further gap saw the other six riders in a bunch.

The second lap saw Brett open the gap to around 200m but the chasing quartet was just about to step it up.

By the time the race reached the corner for the run up McGraws Roadd there was a leading bunch of five riders.

Stuart Smith attacked on the long drag up McGraws Road and established a decisive break.

Behind, the riders were battling each other and the hills.

Brett Franklin managed

to draw clear of Ronald Purtle who in turn left the other duo – Peter Hollins and Thomas McFarlane.

Chase as they might, there was no change in order and they greeted the judges basically alone – Stuart the champion, Brett the silver and Ronald the bronze.

Stuart’s time was a slick 1 hour and 24.18 minutes – just 28 minutes per 19km lap.

Stuart is in great form, just back from a training week at Canberra and also from riding the Tour of the North West – in northern NSW. He is also due to fly out for China to participate in a major tour in western China – the Tour of Quinghi Lake. This will be a great experience and challenge as it is all rid-

Close bunch: the A Grade group of riders competing for Club Champion at Korrine on Saturday.

den at altitude – all above 2500m.

The B Grade group of four riders raced over two laps.

This is the group that missed several riders. However, there was a steady pace set by Brad Bouquet who is riding in great form.

The selection in this race also occurred on the McGraws Road hill with Brad Bouquet attacking and splitting the field with only Will Lumby staying with him.

Will has shown the benefit of riding the three days over the long weekend so he was handling the challenge of the hills with ease.

In the dash to the line Brad lead out but Will zipped around to claim the win. Next home was Steve Wilson and then Tony Giles. Wills time was 1 hour 06.36 minutes.

The Junior club title was ridden over one lap and again the McGraw Road hill saw Matt Minogue and Austin Timmins with a break over Aaron Fraser.

This duo rode together to the dash for the line.

The downhill run before the finish saw Matt gain the advantage which he held to the line to claim the win from Austin and Aaron. Matt’s time was 35.26 minutes.

Next week racing will be at Pound Creek.

Winners: second Brett Franklin, Club Champion Stuart Smith and third Ronald Purtle.

LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION TEAM ENTRIES ARE INVITED FOR Mens A and B Grades and Women’s competition Player and team entry forms available from S.G. SPLASH

SEASON STARTING Monday, July 22, 2013 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Tuesday July 16, 2013

PAST, EXISTING & NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME

Senior enquiries to: Morgan Fisher, 0409 647 554 Junior enquiries: Melissa Hume, 5668 6273.

Anyone interested in refereeing can contact Tim McGrath on 0428 544 950

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Alberton netball Results - Round 13

Go for it: Allies Carly Galt and Kelly Garland and Maroons Kelsie Schelling and Abby Taylor go for the ball on the weekend. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

• Leongatha Parrots Netball

Parrots fall to Sale A Grade: Leongatha 38 lost to Sale 49.

Awards: Kate Govers (Skin Therapy) and Claire Fitzgerald (SportsFirst) .

Auction: Claire Fitzgerald The girls were up against the top team. A hard fought four quarters of netball. Unfortunately a few minor errors lead to quick goals for Sale.

We kept positive on the court and didn’t give up. Come out firing next week.

B Grade: Leongatha 59 d Sale 30.

Awards: Kate McCracken (LC Excessorise) and Sally Trease (Jess Harle Hair).

Solid effort from the B grade girls this week. Great defence and a strong attack led to a good win, even with girls playing out of regular position.

C Grade: Leongatha 22 lost to Sale 25.

Awards: Jess Sutherland (Skin Therapy), Brooke Brown (Paradise Pizza) and Ruth Crawford (Sportsfirst) Auction: Sandi LeaskGrylls.

A disappointing loss after a close game. Working the ball down the court worked

well with direct passages of play. We all have personal goals to work on, let’s focus and come out strong. Enjoy your holiday’s girls – sympathies to Carlie and Sandi who have to work.

Under 17s: Leongatha 21 lost to Sale 42.

Awards: Georgia Higgins (Evans Petroleum) and Sarah McCahon (Nagels Pharmacy) The girls went into it hard with strong defence all the way down the court. They fought out to the very end.

Well done girls.

Under 15s: Leongatha 21 lost to Sale 50.

Awards: Sara Riseley (Serafinos) and Lisa Clark (Bakers Delight).

Another tough game.

Great to see you all have fun and play the match out to the end.

Under 13s: Leongatha 10 lost to Sale 34.

Awards: Simone Dekker (Evans Petroleum) and Charli Fixter (Network Video) The girls played well against Sale. You showed great consistency and kept trying your best.

LDNA netball Saturday, June 29

11/Under: Mt Eccles Pink 7 d Mt Eccles Purple 3, St Laurence Gold 18 d Town Tangerine 1, Mirboo North Gold 17 d St Laurence Maroon 1, Mt Eccles Aqua 11 d Town Black 2, Mt Eccles White 4 d Mirboo North Purple 3, Mirboo North White 15 d Meeniyan & District 0.

13/Under: Town Black 24 d Meeniyan & District 18, St Laurence 13 d Mt Eccles Purple 6, Town Tangerine 22 d Mt Eccles Pink 17, Mirboo North Gold 27 d Mirboo North Purple 19.

15/Under: Mt Eccles White 32 d St Laurence Gold 9, St Laurence Blue 30 d Town Tangerine 8, Mirboo North 24 d Mt Eccles Navy 8.

C Grade: Meeniyan & District Yellow 46 d St laurence 19, Meeniyan & District Blue 32 d Town Black 26, Mirboo North Gold 51 d Town Tangerine 32.

B Grade: Town Black 41 d Mt Eccles Navy 30, Town Green forfeited to Mt Eccles White.

A Grade: Town 43 d Mt

Eccles White 32, St Laurence 68 d Mt Eccles Navy 37.

Ladders

13/U Mirboo North Gold ...281.08 Mirboo Nth Purple....161.24 Town Black ................150.62 St Laurence ................ 117.95 Meeniyan & Dist ......... 110.57 Mt Eccles Aqua .............65.41 Mt Eccles Purple ...........56.35 Town Tangerine.............51.93 Mt Eccles Pink ................3.00 15/U Mirboo North ............177.12 Town Black ................137.96 St Laurence Blue .......123.84 Mt Eccles Navy .......... 110.56 Town Tangerine.............67.39 Mt Eccles White ............87.98 St Laurence Gold ..........55.30 C Grade Meen & Dist Blue ......198.75 Meen & Dist Yellow...132.38 Mirboo Nth Gold .......124.31 Mirboo Nth Purple....105.78 Town Tangerine.............75.29 St Laurence ...................64.73 Town Black ...................59.70 B Grade Town Black ................181.74 Town Green................105.48 Mt Eccles White ..........64.84 Mt Eccles Navy ............68.62 A Grade Town ...........................172.43 St Laurence ................138.68 Mt Eccles Navy ............64.33 Mt Eccles White ..........65.72

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Power up: Wonthaggi managed a win over Traralgon on the netball court on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury.

June 29 A Grade: Phillip Island 52 d MDU 32, Inverloch-Kongwak 74 d Kilcunda-Bass 19, Tarwin 52 d Toora 43, Dalyston 39 d Korumburra-Bena 38, Stony Creek 52 d DWWWW 27, Fish Creek 66 d Yarram 19.

B Grade: Stony Creek 43 d DWWWW 37, Inverloch-Kongwak 53 d Kilcunda-Bass 31, Korumburra-Bena 40 d Dalyston 36, Phillip Island 54 d MDU 51, Tarwin 50 d Toora 29, Fish Creek 52 d Yarram 23.

C Grade: DWWWW 34 d Stony Creek 33, Inverloch-Kongwak 20 d Kilcunda-Bass 0, Korumburra-Bena 38 d Dalyston 19, Phillip Island 38 d MDU 20, Toora 42 d Tarwin 24, Fish Creek 41 d Yarram 11.

17 & Under: Stony Creek 53 d DWWWW 20, Inverloch-Kongwak 60 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, Korumburra-Bena 56 d Dalyston 50, MDU 24 d Phillip Island 23, Tarwin 59 d Toora 23, Fish Creek 39 d Yarram 14.

15 & Under: Stony Creek 20 d DWWWW 13, Inverloch-Kongwak

37 d Kilcunda-Bass 35, Korumburra-Bena 34 d Dalyston 18, Phillip Island 37 d MDU 24, Toora 16 d Tarwin 14, Fish Creek 25 d Yarram 22.

13 & Under: Toora 24 d Tarwin 11, DWWWW 31 d Stony Creek 4, Inverloch-Kongwak 53 d Kilcunda-Bass 3, Korumburra-Bena 16 drew with Dalyston 16, MDU 28 d Phillip Island 15, Fish Creek 33 d Yarram 5.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................315.12 44 Dalyston .....................252.45 44 Fish Creek ..................214.61 36 Foster..........................152.41 32 Inv-Kongwak .............109.40 32 Stony Creek ...............155.68 28 Phillip Island ...............144.84 28 Yarram ...........................64.69 18 MDU .............................83.46 14 Tarwin ...........................58.06 12 Toora .............................53.17 8 DWWWW.....................36.31 4 Kil-Bass.........................22.84 0 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................203.93 48 Foster..........................216.56 40 Dalyston .....................163.43 36 Phillip Island..............131.17 32 DWWWW..................131.58 28 Fish Creek ..................121.49 24 MDU ...........................107.76 24 Tarwin .........................106.28 20 Stony Creek...................85.77 20 Yarram ...........................56.42 12 Inv-Kongwak ................55.56 12 Toora ..............................45.31 4 Kil-Bass..........................37.91 0 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................257.14 48 Stony Creek ...............145.85 36 Inv-Kongwak .............137.13 36

Dalyston .....................137.46 Phillip Island..............127.80 Toora ..........................109.06 Fish Creek ...................122.15 Tarwin ...........................99.09 Foster.............................78.48 MDU .............................61.39 DWWWW.....................56.87 Yarram ...........................30.03 Kil-Bass.........................31.53 17 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............136.24 Dalyston .....................166.77 Kor-Bena ....................161.86 Stony Creek ...............204.12 Fish Creek ..................147.83 Foster..........................120.62 Tarwin .........................102.76 Phillip Island .................88.08 DWWWW.....................84.07 Yarram ...........................63.88 MDU .............................56.34 Toora .............................45.02 Kil-Bass.........................37.59 15 & Under Phillip Island..............229.59 Fish Creek ..................212.67 Kor-Bena ....................178.33 Inv-Kongwak .............173.95 Yarram .......................185.57 Dalyston .....................123.83 Kil-Bass.......................144.44 Foster........................... 126.11 MDU ...........................103.18 Stony Creek...................36.28 Toora .............................30.46 DWWWW.....................20.24 Tarwin ...........................17.15 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............288.19 Dalyston .....................294.74 Kor-Bena ....................263.55 Foster..........................266.02 MDU ...........................217.32 Fish Creek ..................197.83 Phillip Island ...............196.67 Yarram ...........................57.85 DWWWW.....................51.52 Kil-Bass.........................34.46 Toora .............................31.46 Tarwin ...........................26.90 Stony Creek...................20.62

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Gippsland netball Results - Round 11

A Grade: Drouin 72 d Moe 35, Sale 49 d Leongatha 38, Morwell 51 d Warragul 34, Wonthaggi 42 d Traralgon 36, Maffra 45 d Bairnsdale 26.

B Grade: Drouin 56 d Moe 39, Leongatha 59 d Sale 30, Morwell 64 d Warragul 23, Traralgon 65 d Wonthaggi 31, Maffra 53 d Bairnsdale 44.

C Grade: Drouin 52 d Moe 22, Sale 25 d Leongatha 22, Morwell 49 d Warragul 19, Wonthaggi 40 d Traralgon 36, Bairnsdale 34 d Maffra 32.

17 & Under: Moe 40 d Drouin 23, Sale 42 d Leongatha 21, Morwell 33 d Warragul 26, Wonthaggi 34 drew Traralgon 34, Maffra 40 d Bairnsdale 32.

15 & Under: Drouin 41 d Moe 30, Sale 50 d Leongatha 21, Warragul 38 d Morwell 18, Traralgon 38 d Wonthaggi 30, Bairnsdale 35 d Maffra 25.

13 & Under: Drouin 38

drew Moe 38, Sale 34 d Leongatha 10, Warragul 20 d Morwell 16, Traralgon 33 d Wonthaggi 26, Maffra 46 d Bairnsdale 23.

Ladders

A Grade Sale .............................168.85 Morwell ......................123.27 Leongatha .................. 117.94 Drouin ........................121.21 Wonthaggi ..................107.53 Maffra..........................102.48 Bairnsdale .....................83.10 Traralgon .......................85.74 Moe ...............................70.67 Warragul ........................53.20 B Grade Morwell ......................215.89 Leongatha ..................169.13 Traralgon ...................158.87 Drouin ........................104.04 Maffra ..........................99.38 Moe ...............................86.07 Sale................................71.75 Wonthaggi .....................66.84 Bairnsdale .....................68.55 Warragul ........................55.50 C Grade Morwell ......................161.32 Wonthaggi ..................146.05 Bairnsdale .................. 118.01 Traralgon ...................145.08 Drouin ........................142.91 Leongatha.................... 111.19

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Maffra............................88.95 Sale................................77.81 Moe ...............................46.54 Warragul ........................37.45 17 & Under Traralgon ...................193.41 Wonthaggi ..................143.28 Maffra ........................155.85 Sale .............................169.79 Bairnsdale ..................107.74 Moe .............................109.63 Leongatha......................82.73 Drouin ...........................73.62 Morwell .........................38.40 Warragul ........................41.77 15 & Under Sale .............................223.64 Traralgon ...................192.94 Wonthaggi ..................159.54 Maffra ........................124.19 Bairnsdale ..................107.39 Drouin ...........................96.96 Moe ...............................75.70 Leongatha......................62.68 Warragul ........................59.22 Morwell .........................31.13 13 & Under Traralgon ...................218.18 Maffra ........................231.67 Sale .............................224.68 Bairnsdale ..................163.83 Drouin ........................141.31 Wonthaggi ...................137.84 Leongatha......................50.50 Warragul ........................28.49 Moe ...............................36.02 Morwell .........................25.96

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Play time: Katie McKinnon is looking to pass the ball in to the ring on Saturday, in her game against Mt Eccles.

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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 263.57 Newborough ......... 166.48 Trafalgar ............... 135.43 Boolarra ................ 145.83 Yinnar ................... 134.55 Hill End .................... 85.39 Morwell East ............ 71.60 Thorpdale ................ 63.52 Yall-Yall North .......... 59.78 Yarragon .................. 42.66

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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 226.32 Yinnar ................... 416.55 Mirboo North ........ 175.31 Trafalgar ............... 154.82 Boolarra ................ 141.91 Hill End .................... 86.29 Thorpdale ................ 63.32 Morwell East ............ 61.05 Yall-Yall North .......... 36.08 Yarragon .................. 29.54

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THIRDS LADDER Yarragon ............... 582.04 Thorpdale ............. 254.29 Yinnar ................... 257.44 Newborough ......... 240.98 Trafalgar ............... 119.67 Mirboo North.......... 130.56 Yall-Yall North .......... 57.19 Boolarra ................... 55.25 Morwell East ............ 20.52 Hill End .................... 11.56

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FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 1429.41 Yarragon ............... 478.03 Newborough ......... 172.78 Mirboo North ........ 158.28 Thorpdale ............... 78.89 Yall-Yall North ........ 107.22 Hill End .................... 20.89 Trafalgar ................... 20.59 Morwell East ............ 17.72

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Mixed emotion in Tiger win

By Rover IT was an afternoon of celebration, anguish and emotion for Mirboo North, as it willed itself home by 10 points against Newborough at EnergyAustralia Reserve, Newborough, on Saturday:

Celebration came after Tim Traill calmly booted the mighty Tigers’ last three goals in an exciting final term, that secured a come-from-behind victory in his 150th senior game for the club.

Anguish came when star onballer, Jacob Nash, left the ground with a serious knee injury early in

SENIORS Boolarra 31.13.199 d Yarragon 10.8.68 Boolarra goals: J. Giardina 9, D. Metcalf 6, K. Towt 5, J. Emery 4, S. Boddy 2, D. Mayman 2, M. Van Dyke 2, C. Riseley 1.

Boolarra best: J. Emery, D. Metcalf, J. Giardina, T. Dowe, S. Boddy, M. Sofoulis.

Yarragon goals: K. Sleep 3, W. Pollock 2, M. Jolly 1, B. Damschke 1, J. Kilday 1, R. Wallace 1, C. Strobel 1.

Yarragon best: J. Kilday, B. Damschke, J. Borsato, B. Sheehan, S. Clebney, M. Parkinson.

RESERVES Boolarra 15.15.105 d Yarragon 3.8.26 Boolarra goals: S. Cooper 5, A. Fievez 3, T. Holley 3, J. Reid 2, P.

the third quarter, following a blitzing first half.

And emotion flowed as Mirboo North’s players, coaches, officials, trainers and support staff wore black armbands to mark the 10th anniversary of former defender Rodney St Ellen’s death in a road accident.

In a high standard game between Mid Gippsland’s top two sides, Mirboo North led by a point at the main break.

Clean marking, accurate foot passing, astute handball, minimal fumbling and forceful tackling on a firstclass playing surface, saw the Tigers and the Bulldogs produce their best football for the season.

A classy running snap off the pack by Jake

Gilpin 1, K. Foley 1.

Boolarra best: T. Holley, S. Cooper, S. Buglisi, K. Foley, B. Ellis, T. Beamish.

Yarragon goals: N. Wiemann 1, L. Kilday 1, W. Pollock 1.

Yarragon best: C. McCallum, Z. Heard, B. Gregg, B. Glover, M. Pardy, M. Williamson.

THIRDS Yarragon 16.21.117 d Boolarra 2.2.14 Yarragon goals: L. Axford 3, J. Cropley 3, L. Kilday 3, J. Kilday 2, J. Ierfone 1, T. Follett 1, C. Bolge 1, Z. Regester 1, D. Pollock 1.

Yarragon best: L. Axford, B. Glover, C. Bolge, J. Kilday, T. Follett, J. Cropley.

Boolarra goals: P. Thomas 2.

Boolarra best: P. Thomas, J. Battersby, O. Gilpin, L. Lewis, D. Brick, D. Cooper.

Bowden, followed by a mark and goal from Joshua Keyhoe, kick-started Newborough’s second half as Daniel Taylor, Drew Gardener, Simon Fragiacomo, Anthony Bence and Jacob Blair held on grimly across the Tigers’ back 50.

With Chris Hancock rucking well, the Doggies were getting on top as a series of front and centre attacking-50 entries came in from all angles.

Two rearguard goals by Mirboo North and another from the Bulldogs had the home side taking a ninepoint advantage into the final quarter.

The Bulldogs should have been further in front, but five third-quarter narrow misses cost them dearly.

It was time for Mirboo North to dig deep, increase its intensity and step up its skills, motivation and courage in the face of adversity.

With rotations limited by injuries to Jacob Nash, Jack Robertson and Alex Windsor, Mirboo North coach, Troy Hamilton, swung Daniel Taylor from defence into a snatchand-grab forward pocket role that saw him pounce on the Sherrin and run in three superb goals.

Joe Brooks, Kris Berchtold, Mitchell Wight-

man and Kallum Nash were other Tigers who drifted into the forward line to supply optional transitional capability and productive foot delivery to their teammates.

Skipper, Damien Turner and ruck-rover, Simon Busuttil, were on their hands and knees as they desperately fought for and won the contested ball at the bottom of the packs in the midfield clearances.

A freak goal by playing coach, Allan Chandler, after a smother ricocheted into his arms, provided Newborough with the first of its three last-quarter majors.

Jarrod Bennets, Andrew Philip, Chandler and James Todd were getting plenty of disposals for Newborough, as both teams went goal-for-goal with each other in the tense final term.

It was anyone’s game when Adrian Kennedy kicked Newborough’s ninth major and the Bulldogs trailed by just two points at the 16-minute mark.

An uncustomary outon-the-full clearing kick

by Mitchell Stanlake, led to Traill kicking his third last-term major and fifth for the day, that gave Mirboo North its 12th and final goal.

Newborough’s defence was unsettled when a dislocated shoulder forced youngster, Thomas Wilson, from the field as timeon approached.

The Tigers diligently locked the footy into their forward arc in the dying minutes to prevent their opponents breaking free and racing it downfield for a couple of last-gasp goals.

For the statisticallyminded, Mirboo North has now edged ahead of Newborough in head-to-head battles, following its 42nd win from 83 clashes between the clubs since 1957.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Morwell East 17.7.109 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 8.9.57 Hill End 20.18.138 d Thorpdale 6.8.44 Yinnar 10.6.66 d Trafalgar 6.8.44 RESERVES Morwell East 10.8.68 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 5.6.36 Hill End 14.9.93 d Thorpdale 9.7.61 Trafalgar 10.10.70 d Yinnar 9.4.58 THIRDS Yallourn-Yall Nth 18.17.125 d Morwell East 2.4.16 Thorpdale 26.26.182 d Hill End 4.1.25 Yinnar 23.9.147 d Trafalgar 6.4.40 FOURTHS Yallourn-Yall Nth 13.20.98 d Morwell East 0.1.1 Thorpdale 5.7.37 d Hill End 0.4.4 Yinnar 22.10.142 d Trafalgar 1.1.7

SENIORS Mirboo North 12.6.78 d Newborough 9.14.68

THIRDS Newborough 12.18.90 d Mirboo North 5.1.31

Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 5, D. Taylor 3, S. Busuttil 1, D. Pinneri 1, K. Nash 1, S. Pratt 1.

Mirboo North best: D. Taylor, K. Nash, J. Brooks, K. Berchtold, J. Nash, T. Traill.

Newborough goals: J. Keyhoe 2, A. Kennedy 2, A. Battista 1, L. Webber 1, J. Bowden 1, M. Grubb 1, A. Chandler 1.

Newborough best: S. M. Stanlake, J. Bennets, T. Wilson, C. Hancock, A. Philip, J. Todd.

Newborough goals: J. Van Dyk 3, S. Van Dyk 2, M. Rosato 2, M. Hamilton 2, J. Mulqueen 1, L. Charles 1, D. Somerville 1.

Newborough best: J. Mulqueen, M. Rosato, N. Donnett, L. Molesworth, M. Somerville, J. Van Dyk. Mirboo North goals: J. Salinger 1, J. Best 1, C. Palmer 1, T. McAllister 1, G. Mihai 1.

Mirboo North best: B. Richards, J. Redmond, L. Smit, B. Bradshaw, J. Best, G. Mihai.

RESERVES Newborough 11.8.74 d Mirboo North 3.8.26 Newborough goals: L. Fanning 3, D. Schembri 3, J. Donelly 2, B. Ferguson 1, Z. Guatta 1, G. Anderson 1.

Newborough best: B. Williamson, A. Wilson, D. Drowley, C. Payne, J. St John, S. Ryan.

Mirboo North goals: W. Haysom 2, J. Peters 1.

Mirboo North best: L. Palmer, S. Littlejohn, M. Taylor, P. Taylor, J. Garde, J. Grande.

FOURTHS Newborough 4.3.27 d Mirboo North 3.7.25 Newborough goals: L. Charles 1, H. Robinson 1, B. Drowley 1, D. Brooks 1.

Newborough best: D. Martini, B. Drowley, A. Rosato, A. Bugeja, L. Carrodus, L. Charles.

Mirboo North goals: W. Graeme 2, T. McAllister 1.

Mirboo North best: W. Graeme, J. Best, Z. Porter, J. Porter, J. Moro, T. Brophy.

Demons haunt Kangas FISH Creek travelled up the South Gippsland Highway to Yarram on Saturday to take on the Demons in what was one of the matches of the round.

The ground was in good condition and the weather perfect for footy.

At the four minute mark with Fish Creek into attack through Manne, his kick went to Shaw who was matched up on Yarram coach Griffin Underwood, Shaw’s pass was marked

by Jake Staley on a fast

lead, his kick registered the first goal of the day.

Yarram went out of the middle at the resumption of play through Brady Davis and the ball moved to the lively Brent Lynch who goaled for the Demons to get them on the board only a minute later.

Manne and the massive Jenkins dueling in the ruck, a key to each team’s success and it was Manne winning the majority of the ruck contests but Jenkins continuously dropping into the Fish Creek forward to block and cut off the Kangaroos forward thrusts.

Young Fish Creek star

Gus Staley up forward alongside brother Jake was the next to score after marking strongly against a bigger stronger opponent, his kick from 35 metres a goal.

Yarram again was able to answer immediately when Corbin Sutherland was given a half chance.

With the game tight and tough, a bit of niggle began to creep in just before quarter time that ended in a melee that saw a number of players from both sides involved in the Fish Creek forward line.

The siren sounded shortly after with Yarram

up by four points.

Fish Creek received another blow to its side in the second when Callan Park left the field with a hamstring injury and then only minutes later when Rhys Staley also left the field also with hamstring injury, both would not return and add to the already large injury list for the Kangas.

Davis again who was still in everything got the ball into their forward line where Corbin Sutherland kicked another for Yarram from a half chance.

The margin at half time was 10 points in Yarram’s favor.

Fish Creek moved Gus Staley onto Lynch and the young man was able to nullify his influence on the game, they couldn’t curb the influence of Brady Davis however and he con-

SENIORS Yarram 11.8.74 Fish Creek 7.6.48 Yarram Goals: C. Sutherland 4, B. Lynch 4, B. Davis 1, S. Grazotis 1, C. Bruns 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Staley 2, L. Park 2, J. Law 2, G. Staley 1 Yarram Best: B. Davis, J. Swift, B. Lynch, L. Jenkins, J. Moore, D. Coulthard Fish Creek Best: C. Macri, L. Park, D. McKenzie, G. Staley, J. Rouda, T. Manne

RESERVES Fish Creek 10.9.69 Yarram 5.9.39

Got him: Yarram’s David Coulthard gets dragged down by his Fish Creek counterparts.

Leading Goalkicker: S. O’Shannassy 4 (F) Fish Creek Best: D. Hanratty, C. Kuhnell, S. O’Shannassy, H. Buckland, M. Watkins

tinued on his merry way racking up possessions and moving the ball well.

Yarram again goaled to extend the margin out to 22 points and was looking the goods through the first half of the quarter.

A Park steal and run resulted in the goal of the day and got Fishy firing again.

The Kangas took control of the second half of the quarter and a further goal to Law who should of had another but for inaccurate kicking had the margin back to eight points at the final change. Fish Creek looked like it could run over the top of the tiring Demons.

Macri was doing a number on Yarram captain Bruns and Gus Staley had quietened Lynch.

Yarram sealed the win when Corbin Sutherland

added another goal at the 15 minute mark of the fourth and then another at the 17 minute mark to extend the margin out to what would be the final margin of 26 points.

Davis continued to run and get possessions in what was a best on ground

performance by the young demon whilst Fish Creek could not manage a score at all in the final term. It was a disappointing finish to a competitive but over umpired game. Fish Creek is at home to arch rival Foster next week while Yarram is at home again to the Allies.

Yarram Best: A. Holt, W. Jenkins, B. McLeod, T. Holt, M. Earles, C. Cupples

THIRDS Fish Creek 16.20.116 Yarram 0.4.4 Leading Goalkicker: T. Smith 3 (F) Fish Creek Best: J. Flanders, K. Byers, T. Smith, D. Mulholland, S. Buckland, J. O’Sullivan Yarram Best: T. Holt, L. Rodaughan, J. Liversidge, C. Coulthard, J. Mitchell, W. McDonald

FOURTHS Fish Creek 8.7.55 Yarram 4.3.27 Leading Goalkicker: G. Park 5 (F) Fish Creek Best: G. Park, O. Straw, R. Pridham, M. McGannon, Z. O’Neil Yarram Best: Z. Richards, W. McDonald, B. Wilson, J. Treller, L. Treller, J. Liversidge

One the line: Jordon Shaw is taken over the line by Yarram’s Jack Moore.

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Dalyston’s exhilarating win AN edge of your seat final quarter rounded out a fantastic match of football between Dalyston and Korumburra-Bena on Saturday.

Both teams were prepared for an intense match with the highly rated pair both in contention for the flag.

Things were looking bad for the Bulldogs early with two quick goals to the visitors. It wasn’t long however until the home side found its feet once again and was pushing forward.

Crunched: Korumburra-Bena’s Roy Mullens gets sandwiched by two Magpies opponents on Saturday.

Dalyston 14.8.92 d Korumburra-Bena 13.8.86 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 3, M. Rosendale 2, M. Schreck 2, B. Carew 1, A. Donohue 1, B. Fisher 1, P. Brosnan 1, J. Ross 1, K. Schrape 1, R. Jennings 1.

Korumburra-Bena Goals: C. Urie 2, J. Smith 2, J. Neagle 2, M. Bradley 1, R. Mullens 1, B. Anthony 1, M. Cooke 1, C. Redl 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1, M. Urie 1.

Dalyston Best: D. Wylie, J. Brooker, B. Carew, C. Tait, J. Ross, P. McKenna.

Korumburra-Bena Best: S. Braithwaite, B. Fitzpatrick, W. Jeffs, B. Anthony, J. Neagle, M. Bradley.

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 10.4.64 d Dalyston 8.5.53 Leading Goalkicker: J. Wilson 3 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Myors, J. Wilson, D. Muir, J. Paterson, T.

The Bulldogs managed to put a stop to the Dalyston pressure and establish a six point lead at the first break.

A mixture of a low angled sun and fog made vision difficult for both team with the Bulldogs kicking into the blinding sun while the Dalyston’s forwards were challenged with spotting the ball with the strong sun in the background.

Bulldog big man Mark Bradley was working hard in the ruck while Jackson Brooker was earning his spot in the Magpies’ defensive line-up.

Some good flowing play

Sorrell, M. Cook Dalyston Best: not submitted THIRDS Dalyston 11.10.76 d Korumburra-Bena 4.7.31 Leading Goalkickers: T. Hamilton 3 (D), J. Breen 3 (K).

Dalyston Best: J. Ray-Angarane, M. McCoy, K. Kirk, T. Hamilton, J. Sheerin, N. Bainbridge.

Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Cosson, J. Breen, J. Harris, M. Boyd, S. Lacy, N. Allen.

FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 10.6.66 d Dalyston 1.7.13 Leading Goalkicker: H. Suckling 3 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Celebrine, C. Trewin, L. O’Brien, C. Martin, N. Wylie, H. Suckling.

Dalyston Best: S. Speed, C. Collins, K. Wilson, D. Wilson, L. Marotta, L. Legione.

by the Dogs had them up by two goals at the main break.

An invigorated Dalyston side burst out of the rooms for the third quarter.

Dean Wylie, Clay Tait, Patrick McKenna and other Dalyston super stars were kicking into gear and leaving the Bulldogs behind.

A six goal quarter had them three goals in front at three-quarter time but the Bulldogs refused to give up.

The sun had died off by the last quarter and the home side used this to their advantage.

Scott Braithwaite, Ben Fitzpatrick and Beau Anthony were all running hard and making good plays out of the centre.

In a quarter that seemed like forever KorumburraBena clawed back a lead of seven points.

That was shortly cut to a goal and then in no time scores were even. Time-on had started and it was now or never for both teams.

Some intense play in the mid-field and in front of the grandstand had the crowd on edge.

Dalyston found its way to the forward line and off the boot of Adrian Donohue it was able to seal a six point win moments before the siren sounded.

Korumburra-Bena head to Stony Creek next week while Dalyston take on its magpie counterparts Toora at home.

Come on!: Bulldog coach Peter Helms addresses his troops at quarter time.

Stony smashes Allies STONY Creek cruised to an easy 130 point win over the Allies on Saturday, smashing its opponents in each of the quarters.

The Allies were up against it from the start, with Jim and Matt Poland, Kurt Henderson and Shane Kilgower all missing from the starting line-up. The absences left the team without a credible engine room.

Stony Creek was devastatingly good from the outset, kicking 6.9.45 in the first term to give them a sizable quarter time lead. Of course, if they’d kicked more accurately, the margin could have been even bigger.

Brenton Byrnes, who was brilliant with a seven goal haul, was virtually unstoppable up forward – though the Allies’ Matt

Gordon, Jon Pintus and Blake Reed did well in trying to stem the flow.

But the young Allies players were always going to struggle, and Stony’s dazzling midfielder Sam Marriott was in brilliant form.

Arguably best on ground (though in many eyes Byrnes got the chocolates), the former Leongatha hard nut was setting the standard for his team, driving play through the middle.

Far from an outside running player, Marriot, who is small in stature but big in heart, puts his head over the ball and bores into every contest. It was again his way on Saturday, as he racked up tons of possessions.

Stony would have a huge spread of goal kickers – 12 to be exact – helping to amass their huge score: 164 points in the end (though play did

stop four minutes before the designated end due to a nasty looking Allies injury).

Ruckman Matthew Linke was great in the ruck, controlling the play out of the middle.

Stony Creek 25.14.164 d DWWWW 5.4.34 Stony Creek Goals: B. Byrnes 7, L. McMillan 3, M. Hinkley 3, M. Linke 2, T. Stone 2, K. Van Der Pluym 2, M. Green 1, T. Sinclair 1, D. Zuidema 1, J. Accardi 1, R. Harmes 1, C. Le Page 1.

DWWWW Goals: G. Garner 2, B. Reed 1, K. Rendell 1, A. Garland 1.

Stony Creek Best: S. Marriott, B. Byrnes, M. Linke, M. Hinkley, T. Stone, B. Scanlon.

DWWWW Best: J. Pintus, L. Dessent, M. Gordon, A. Garland, B. Reed, S. English.

RESERVES Stony Creek 11.14.80 d DWWWW 9.3.57 Leading Goalkickers: G. Riley 3, G. Hayes 3 (D).

Stony Creek Best: J. Byrnes, C. Day, W. Thorson, A. Verboon, S. Shambrook, M. Coulter.

DWWWW Best: G. Riley, T. Hunter,

Team mate Matthew Hinkley – formerly from Mirbooo North - was also great, spending time in all quadrants of the ground and kicking three goals.

Thomas Stone helped

drive much of the Stony attack, bustling along the wing. He was outstanding early, but slipped from the game a little toward the end (a situation attributable to the fact the youngster had

already played a game in the Under 18s).

Backman Brendan Scanlon was also a great contributor, sneaking forward during the game.

Groin tightness for Rob

Eddie was the only sour note for Stony. Eddie took himself off as a precaution, though word around the club is he will be back next week against KorumburraBena.

B. Ferguson, R. Benis, S. Thomas, D. McKean.

THIRDS DWWWW 12.3.75 d Stony Creek 11.5.71 Leading Goalkicker: T. Sinclair 7 (S).

DWWWW Best: B. O’Loughlin, B. Coffey, R. Benis, S. Vening, A. Moore, B. Maher.

Stony Creek Best: T. Stone, T. Sinclair, T. Jones, L. Harrington, W. Stewart, J. Stuart.

FOURTHS Stony Creek 9.13.67 d DWWWW 3.1.19 Leading Goalkicker: M. Darmanin 3 (S).

Stony Creek Best: M. Darmanin, K. Wilson, W. Collins, B. Thomson, B. Jones, V. Monaghan.

DWWWW Best: J. Vening, B. Johnston, H. Hoppner, L. Sketcher, K. Hanning, J. Mattern.

Rough and tumble: Shaun Becker and Glen Gray battle for the ball on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Hold it: Matthew Gordon uses strong hands to avoid a spoil from Stony Creek’s Rick Harmes. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

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Panthers keep Island excel I-K grounded after slow start COASTAL rivals Inverloch-Kongwak and Kilcunda-Bass clashed on the SeaEagles home turf on Saturday.

Despite the scoreboard showing quite a one sided affair, the Panthers were 11 goals ahead by the final siren.

It was a hard fought match on the field.

From the first bounce the Panthers were showing their skills but I-K is not a side to take outclassing lightly.

The K-B on-ballers were performing well and were able to make the most of their possessions.

A six goal to three quarter in the visitors favour had a comfortable 20 point buffer at quarter time.

The trials for Inverloch-Kongwak continued into the second with this quarter mirroring the preceding one.

Strong efforts by I-K’s Whelan, Sadler and Clottu were not getting points on the board and left them 42 points down at the main break.

Goal opportunities for the Sea-Eagles were wasted in the third. This was a costly mistake as the Panther’s backline meant opportunities were few and far between.

Bronson Interlandi, Adam Miller and Matt Hutchinson were excellent in defence keeping the I-K forward in check and forcing errors.

The Panthers stretched the margin to 60 points at three-quarter time.

League leading goal kicker Kael Bergles put another six in the bank in this game while other Panther goal machine Jason Wells notched up five for the match.

A hard fought finish by the two spent teams meant a 66 point victory to the visitors.

Next week KilcundaBass host close rivals Phillip Island, while the SeaEagles enjoy a week off to regroup before heading to Yarram in round 15.

SENIORS Kilcunda Bass 17.14.116 Inverloch-Kongwak 7.8.50 Kilcunda Bass Goals: K. Bergles 6, J. Wells 5, J. Dakin 3, T. Smith 1, J. Attenborough 1, K. Asa Leausa 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: T. Wyatt 3, B. Soumilas 2, C. Spencer 1, D. Houston 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: L. Harrison, R. Fitzgerald, K. Bergles, J. Attenborough, K. Asa Leausa, B. Law Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Wyatt, C. Terlich, T. Cannon, J. Clottu, A. Sadler, T. Whelan

RESERVES Kilcunda Bass 16.10.106 Inverloch-Kongwak 2.5.17 Leading Goalkicker: J. Parsons 4 (K) Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Anthony, J. Parsons, J. Tregear, C. Wells, J. Good, A. Marks Inverloch-Kongwak Best: L. Johnson, N. Maher, R. Bertuleit, C. Allum, B. Hayes, D. Howsam

THIRDS Kilcunda Bass 15.12.102 Inverloch-Kongwak 5.9.39 Leading Goalkicker: N. Arney 5 (K) Kilcunda Bass Best: N. Arney, C. Smith, A. Pugh, D. Clay, K. Condick, S. Hammond Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M. MacKay, J. Kershaw, N. Cairns, Z. Tonkin, C. Mckenzie, M. Burton

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 12.13.85 Kilcunda Bass 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: C. McCaughan 3 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: L. Scott, O. Toussaint, C. Mckenzie, O. Collett, L. Scott, S. Wallace Kilcunda Bass Best: T. Burgess, B. Pipicelli, W. Musgrove-Arnold, R. Cousins, D. Ferguson, S. Casey

In front in the air: Shane Buxton flies up to grab the ball on Saturday under great pressure from the Panthers.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 14 - July 6 Kil-Bass v Phillip Island Tarwin v MDU Dalyston v Toora Stony Creek v Kor-Bena Yarram v DWWWW Fish Creek v Foster I-K - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 13 - July 6 Yallourn-Yall Nth v Hill End Thorpdale v Newborough Mirboo North v Trafalgar Yinnar v Boolarra Yarragon v Morwell East

GIPPSLAND Round 12 - July 6 Drouin v Bairnsdale Morwell v Moe Traralgon v Warragul Sale v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Maffra

ELLINBANK Round 13 - July Poowong v Catani Warragul Ind v Bunyip Longwarry v Garfield Neerim N Sth v Nar Nar Goon Buln Buln v Koo Wee Rup Nilma-Darnum v Ellinbank Lang Lang v Cora Lynn Nyora - bye

PHILLIP Island managed their tenth win of the season after a tough start against MDU at Meeniyan on Saturday.

It was mark of the millennium that got things underway for the Island with Cal McConnon virtually standing on an opponent’s shoulder and then jumping to take the fantastic grab, then casually going back and banging through the first goal of the afternoon.

McConnon made it two goals after after minutes of play after another great mark and goal.

The Island were seeming to have all the play through the quarter but they couldn’t seem to shake MDU off and when the Demons scored after 14 minutes the Island knew they had a game on their hands.

Damian Hinkley goaled for the Island at the 20 minute mark to take a narrow 18 point lead into the first break.

It was Hinkley who opened the Islands account for the second quarter after just three minutes but MDU hit back in a big way. They then added the next four goals of the quarter and the Island could only manage six behinds through some inaccurate kicking.

A shocked Phillip Island side went into the halftime break with just a five point lead and with a lot of work to do.

The Island came out firing in the third quarter, Marcus Wright found the goals in the first minute to stretch the Island lead

and Mitch Price, who had been well held in the first half, kicked his first after six minutes.

Shane Murdoch got into the action slotting his first to all of a sudden have the Island clear by four goals after 10 minutes of play.

Tim Oak was having a fantastic game for the Island on the wing, he was involved in most of the play for the Island, be it either out of defence or into the forward line.

Price bagged another two goals in two minutes for the Island to leave MDU scratching their heads with what just happened. The home side went scoreless for the quarter and the Island expanded their lead to 39 points at the three quarter time break.

The last quarter was all Island, Murdoch and price were putting on a clinic up forward kicking four between them in the first eight minutes.

Mark Griffin had another great game down back, shutting down his

SENIORS Phillip Island 18.20.128 M.D.U. 7.1.43 Phillip Island Goals: M. Price 6, S. Murdoch 4, C. McConnon 3, D. Hinkley 2, J. Youle 1, M. Wright 1, D. Johnston 1 M.D.U. Goals: A. Harris 3, C. Hutcheson 1, T. Trotman 1, C. Ampt 1, T. Tohiariki 1 Phillip Island Best: T. Oke, M. Wright, M. Price, M. Griffin, J. Taylor, J. Youle M.D.U. Best: C. Ampt, T. Tohiariki, C. Hutcheson, C. Johnston, T. McDermott, L. Findlay

RESERVES Phillip Island 16.9.105 M.D.U. 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: K. Taylor 5 (P) Phillip Island Best: D. Garton, M. Lewry, C. McPhillips, L. Woolford, M. Jones, A. Redmond M.D.U. Best: B. Densley, B. Thom-

Toora scare Sharks THE run of great football weather continued last Saturday with the Toora oval in its usual top condition.

Both teams were coming off big losses the previous week and with not a great deal of difference on the ladder a good contest was expected.

And so it was. Toora opened the scoring with a point then Jamie Maurelli-Pullin marked and goaled from 40 metres, quickly answered by Tarwin’s Todd Lomax to set the pattern of play for the day.

After an even quarter the sides swapped goals to be Toora 3.5 Tarwin 2.3 at quarter time.

Not great footy but because of the closeness of the sides very entertaining.

The second quarter began as a battle of the defences until Toora’s Ellis goaled midway through and then some good Tarwin football saw a good mark and goal to de Bondt.

Late in the quarter Osborne marked and goaled for Toora and at the half it was Toora 5.6, Tarwin 3.5.

This was Toora’s best first half for the season.

They were getting great drive from Harris, Haddad and Grant whilst Tarwin’s Cameron, McRae and Browne were serving them well.

Tarwin applied good pressure in the third quarter to kick two goals and level the scores late in the third quarter.

Toora began to make the mistakes that have typified its game this year, playing catch up footy and Tarwin took advantage.

Just before three-quarter time Toora goaled again and led by five points at the break 6.7 to 5.8.

The last quarter was a thriller with Tarwin regaining

the lead from a free at 30 metres which resulted in a goal and then another from a 50 metre penalty and suddenly they were 14 points up and Toora looked gone.

To its credit, Toora fought back with goals to Maurelli-Pullin and Ellis to make the difference two points late in the quarter but that was as close as they could get, two more goals to Tarwin and a goal and two points to Toora saw the visitors six points up at the finish.

A good battle between two fairly even sides with Tarwin able to do just a bit more when it was needed.

Tarwin host MDU next Saturday which could go either way while Toora travel to Dalyston who should prove too strong.

opponent and also feeding the ball out of defence to Oak and Wright and they used their run through the middle of the ground to great effect.

Jaymie Youle slotted a brilliant goal from the boundary in what Damian Hinkley describe as just ok.

With the result done with the Island didn’t take their foot off the gas, Price and Murdoch kicked their sixth and fourth respectively for the half, to MDUs credit they didn’t just lay down, they kicked two more for the quarter but the Island got those back through Darcy Johnston and Cal McConnon.

The Island ran away winners by 85 points after the dominant second half performance.

The win meant more to PI defender Rob Linford as it was his 150th senior match.

The Island now has the big top of the table clash against local rivals Kilcunda Bass at the much improved Bass venue.

as, J. Krohn, M. Winderlich, N. Pye, T. Davison

THIRDS M.D.U. 10.10.70 Phillip Island 3.6.24 Leading Goalkicker: J. McMillan 3 (M) M.D.U. Best: J. Broadway, R. Olden, R. Carroll, J. Winderlich, J. McMillan, S. Wilson Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, Z. Jankowicz, A. Cook, M. Francis, N. Schuller, A. Edwards

FOURTHS Phillip Island 6.5.41 M.D.U. 4.8.32

LADDER W L D

%

Pts

540.77 279.07 196.76 245.68 65.57 28.87 15.22 47.08

44 32 32 24 20 8 8 4

GOALKICKERS K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) M. Dyball (Won Power) ...... (1) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (1) T. Scarce (Won Power) ...... (2) B. Thorson (Foster) ............ (0) J. Stockdale (Leon Jnr) ...... (2) H. Hilberto (Dalyston) ........ (0) B. Veenendaal (Dalyston) ... (1) Z. Crow (Kil-Bass) .............. (0) S. Flanders (Foster)............ (2)

25 25 20 19 19 17 14 13 13 12

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

SENIORS Tarwin 10.9.69 Toora & District 9.9.63 Tarwin Goals: N. Browne 3, T. Lomax 2, D. de Bondt 2, T. Cameron , L. Barnett , L. Thwaites Toora Goals: P. Ellis 3, J. MaurilliPullin 3, S. Taylor 1, B. Osborne 1, K. Sparkes 1 Tarwin Best: T. Cameron, N. McRae, N. Browne, S. McMicking, D. de Bondt, L. Barnett Toora Best: M. Harris, M. Haddad, P. Grant, P. Ellis, J. Mills, B. Scammell

RESERVES Tarwin 21.14.140 Toora & District 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: J. Ellen 4 (Tar) Tarwin Best: P. McRae, V. Van Dillen, J. Barnett, W. Lomax, C. Zun, B. Launder Toora Best: A. Wilkinson, M. Stone,

T. Allott, L. Whittle, R. East, C. Johnston

THIRDS Toora & District 14.10.94 Tarwin 6.7.43 Leading Goalkickers: B. Doran 3 (Too), L. Anderson 3 (Tar) Toora Best: S. Bishop, M. Cripps, J. Vitols, R. Rawson, K. Holmes, M. Edwards Tarwin Best: J. Smith, C. Brown, K. Robinson, L. Keily, J. Bell, T. Rycks

FOURTHS Tarwin 14.17.101 Toora & District 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: K. Kennedy 4 (Tar) Tarwin Best: J. Norton, N. Johnstone, J. Hill, K. McGavin, K. Kennedy, T. Carmody Toora Best: C. Edwards, C. Hilder, T. Koolen, K. Swart, K. Morgan, J. Cripps

%

Pts

451.47 415.87 314.81 307.41 38.48 23.99 16.95 14.95

40 36 32 32 16 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (4) K. Dorling (Foster) ............. (1) P. Ryan (Phillip Is).............. (0) B. Wingfield (Won Pwr) ..... (1) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (0) N. Buckland (Foster) .......... (0) L. Dayson (Phillip Is) ......... (0) J. Lawson (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) T. Brosnan (Won Pwr)........ (2) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0)

27 22 15 12 12 10 10 10 9 9 8

Inv-K’wak.... 10 1 0 Phillip Is..... 9 1 0 Corner Inlet . 8 3 0 Won Power .. 8 3 0 Kor-Bena .... 4 6 0 L’gatha Jnr .. 2 9 0 Dalyston ........2 9 0 Kil-Bass.........0 11 0

W L D

Phillip Is..... 10 1 1 Kil-Bass ..... 10 2 0 Dalyston ..... 10 1 0 Kor-Bena .... 9 3 0 Yarram ....... 7 3 1 Fish Creek... 7 5 0 Inv-K’wak ......6 7 0 Stony Creek...4 7 0 Foster ............4 7 0 Tarwin ...........4 7 0 MDU..............2 9 0 Toora Dist.....1 10 0 DWWWW ......0 12 0

%

Pts

192.71 210.80 192.59 168.72 146.90 129.48 108.70 114.16 78.37 57.83 58.07 37.92 23.25

42 40 40 36 30 28 24 16 16 16 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (6) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (1) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (5) M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (3) C. Sutherland (Yarram) ...... (4) M. Price (Phillip Is) ............ (6) B. Lynch (Yarram) .............. (4) M. Cooke (Kor-Bena) ......... (1) A. Harris (MDU) ................. (3) C. Urie (Kor-Bena) .............. (2)

75 47 46 43 43 34 34 33 28 28

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Kor-Bena .... 11 1 0 Phillip Is..... 11 1 0 Dalyston ..... 10 1 0 Kil-Bass ..... 9 3 0 Tarwin ....... 7 4 0 Fish Creek... 6 6 0 Foster ............6 5 0 Stony Creek...5 6 0 MDU..............4 7 0 Inv-K’wak ......3 10 0 DWWWW ......2 10 0 Yarram ..........1 10 0 Toora Dist......0 11 0

%

Pts

527.84 411.99 461.99 227.42 169.66 83.50 80.34 76.12 83.88 66.63 29.53 25.21 11.60

44 44 40 36 28 24 24 20 16 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. Fowles (Kor-Bena) .......... (0) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (5) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (0) J. Kyle (Kor-Bena) .............. (1) M. Dickason (Kil-Bass) ...... (2) J. Parsons (Kil-Bass) ......... (4) N. Osler (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (0) S. Ambler (Phillip Is).......... (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (1) L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (0)

48 43 39 28 28 24 23 22 21 17 17 17

LADDER

UNDER 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LADDER

UNDER 18

Leading Goalkicker: J. Black 3 (P) Phillip Island Best: J. Asbury, Z. Jankowicz, A. Duyker, J. Knowles, E. Hines, D. Ryan M.D.U. Best: M. Newton, C. Dougherty, S. Forrester, E. Stephenson, B. Chadwick, A. Stanley

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

SENIORS

W L D

Dalyston ..... 11 0 0 Kil-Bass ..... 11 1 0 Kor-Bena .... 9 3 0 Fish Creek... 9 3 0 MDU.......... 7 4 0 Phillip Is..... 6 5 0 Foster ............4 5 1 Toora & Dist... 4 6 1 Inv-K’wak ......4 9 0 Tarwin ...........3 8 0 Yarram ..........3 7 0 DWWWW ......1 10 0 Stony Creek...0 11 0

%

Pts

432.73 376.65 285.00 258.31 219.62 136.69 114.08 83.73 56.98 49.69 35.07 9.73 21.01

44 44 36 36 28 28 22 18 16 12 12 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. McMillan (MDU) ............. (3) T. Hamilton (Dalyston) ....... (3) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ......... (0) J. Andersen (Kil-Bass) ....... (2) B. Doran (Toora & Dist) ..... (3) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (0) B. Jones (Kil-Bass) ............ (2) J. McDonald (Yarram) ........ (0) A. Edwards (Phillip Is) ....... (1) J. Hopkins (Kor-Bena) ........ (1) A. Officer (Phillip Is)........... (0)

56 42 38 35 30 28 28 23 20 19 19

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Kor-Bena .... 12 0 0 1233.71 Inv-K’wak.... 11 2 0 694.71 Dalyston ..... 9 2 0 495.57 Phillip Is..... 9 3 0 348.52 Fish Creek... 7 5 0 108.68 Yarram ....... 6 5 0 120.47 MDU..............5 6 0 81.67 Stony Creek...5 6 0 58.31 Kil-Bass.........4 8 0 72.34 Foster ............4 7 0 43.45 Tarwin ...........2 9 0 26.41 DWWWW ......1 11 0 15.42 Toora & Dist... 0 11 0 3.69

48 44 36 36 28 24 20 20 16 16 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. Black (Phillip Is) ............. (3) X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (1) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (1) M. Marotta (Dalyston) ........ (1) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (2) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (0) C. Mckenzie (Inv-K)............ (1) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (0) L. Bentley (Yarram) ............ (0) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) H. Suckling (Kor-Bena) ...... (3)

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Parrots swooped THE Parrots fell to Sale on the weekend after a dramatic capitulation in the second quarter.

Although Leongatha was only a couple of goals in arrears at the first break, the wheels fell off for those vital minutes in the second, ensuring the game was put beyond reach.

Playing against the top side, and still with a long list of their best players out, the Parrots were up against it.

The first quarter was credible for the Parrots, with a couple of steadying goals before the break.

Sale’s midfielders

Luke Collins and Kane Martin dominated from the middle, making sure of a steady supply for the Magpie forwards. The resultant onslaught left the Parrots with a 10 goal deficit at the main break.

As one Leongatha clubman would comment: “They were too quick and too good.”

While the Parrots were staring down the barrel of a soul destroying loss, things turned around in the third quarter.

The Parrots’ best player for the day, midfielder Pat McGrath was one who was not about to let the game slip away. With gut running and a ferocious gel, D. Veale, R. O’Loughlin, E. O’Loughlin.

SENIORS Sale 18.15.123 d Leongatha 11.10.76 Sale Goals: K. Fraser 4, M. Davis 3, K. Martin 3, R. Bell 2, J. McLay 1, L. Collins 1, B. Rathnow 1, M. Walsh 1, J. Mitrevski 1, J. Sweeney 1.

Best: L. Collins, K. Fraser, J. Lipman, K. Martin, S. Fyfe, J. Sweeney.

Leongatha Goals: C. Maskell 3, A. Hillberg 2, J. Tomada 2, M. Truscio 1, J. Hickey 1, P. McGrath 1, M. Willcocks 1.

Best: P. McGrath, B. Vanrooy, R. McLennan, A. Hillberg, J. Tomada, C. Verboon.

UNDER 18s Sale 16.10.106 d Leongatha 7.0.42 Sale Goals: E. Johnson 3, T. Campbell 3, M. Bristow 2, B. Dessent 2, J. Woods 2, T. Jolly 1, C. Rossetti 1, A. Campbell 1, M. Ogilvie 1.

Best: J. Allison, J. Woods, T. Jolly, E. Johnson, M. Bristow, B. Dessent.

Leongatha Goals: N. Tuckett 3, B. Mead-Ameri 2, K. Patterson 1, M. Borschman 1.

Best: N. Tuckett, J. O’Loughlin, N. Argento, F. Kelly, M. Borschman, T. Hanrahan.

RESERVES Sale 8.12.60 d Leongatha 9.3.57

UNDER 16s Sale 12.12.84 d Leongatha 1.1.7

Sale Goals: S. Ferguson 3, J. Freeman 3, M. Dippolito 1, P. Cousin 1.

Best: S. Taylor, H. Kaandorp, L. Bates, T. Hector, S. Ferguson, C. Garrett.

Leongatha Goals: N. Nagel 6, J. Kilsby 2, L. Castagna 1.

Best: O. Kerr, L. Castagna, N. Na-

Sale Goals: B. Scott 6, B. Tatnell 2, J. Collins 2, J. Jans 1, L. Ronchi 1.

Best: L. Ronchi, N. Turner, B. Tatnell, C. Walsh, J. Jans, T. Sabell.

Leongatha Goals: K. Patterson 1.

Best: J. Ginnane, K. Materia, K. Patterson, K. Cooper, M. Olden, B. Moscript.

attack on the ball, McGrath started to make inroads.

He was not alone in the fight. Although the game was beyond them, the Parrots at least did well enough to outscore Sale in the second half.

Cade Maskell was good up forward, as were Aaron Hillberg and tall target Matt Wilcox. The trio were dominant when the ball did get down to them, but somewhat starved for opportunities throughout the course of play.

Blake Vanrooy, playing an attacking defender/ wingman’s role, had a great day out, quelling Sale’s attack, while setting up Leongatha’s.

Equally Rhett McLennan was brilliant down back, throwing a blanket over Sale’s go to forward, captain/ coach Matthew Ferguson.

Ferguson, who went off injured in the third, would end his day with no goals against his ledger.

Jason Tomada did a great job rucking in the second half, and chipped in for two goals resting forward.

The Parrots will next take on Maffra and then Wonthaggi. Both games are seen as vital, as the Parrots seek to turn their fortunes around.

GL finals on Sunday THE Gippsland Football Netball League preliminary and grand finals will be held on a Sunday this year.

This move comes as not to interfere with other leagues and events. The preliminary final would have clashed with the

North Gippsland grand final and the federal election on September 14.

The consecutive Sundays provide a seven day turn around for teams that have played in the preliminary finals.

The preliminary final will be hosted at Morwell on September 15 and the grand final on September 22 at Moe.

Leongatha Junior footy

CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Trafalgar.......10 0 0 Leongatha .....10 0 0 Yinnar..........7 3 0 Hill & Rovers .7 3 0 Moe Blues.....6 4 0 Mirboo North ..6 4 0 Moe Maroons...4 6 0 New Blues .......4 6 0 Youth Club ......3 7 0 New Reds........2 8 2 Mor Tigers ......1 9 0 Yallourn Nth ....0 10 0

%

831.71 789.58 230.09 188.89 159.57 113.33 87.71 83.24 27.62 47.47 19.11 8.03

Pts

40 40 28 28 24 24 16 16 12 8 4 0

UNDER 12 W L D

%

Leongatha .....10 0 0 1621.88 New Reds .....9 1 0 304.83 Trafalgar.......8 2 0 342.50 New Blues.....8 2 0 188.76 Youth Club ....6 4 0 256.80 Moe Maroons..5 5 0 114.22 Yinnar .............5 5 0 93.57 Moe Blues .......4 6 0 47.04 Mor Tigers ......2 8 0 49.78 Hill & Rovers ...2 8 0 45.12 Mirboo North...1 9 0 31.64 Yallourn Nth ....0 10 0 14.76

Pts

40 36 32 32 24 20 20 16 8 8 4 0

UNDER 14 W L D

Youth Club ....10 0 0 New Blues.....8 2 0 Leongatha .....8 2 0 New Reds .....7 3 0 Trafalgar.......7 3 0 Moe Blues .......6 4 0 Moe Maroons...5 5 0 Yinnar .............4 6 0 Mirboo North ..2 8 0 Hill & Rovers ...2 8 0 Mor Tigers ......1 9 0 Yallourn Nth ....0 10 0

%

220.08 250.88 189.72 251.13 207.05 133.66 158.17 91.76 38.13 38.11 29.65 27.34

Pts

40 32 32 28 28 24 20 16 8 8 4 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 3.4.22 d Hill End & Grove Rovers 2.2.14 Leongatha goalkickers: J. Wrigley 2, J. Burns.

Leongatha best players: C. Prosser, N. Hanily, Z. Scholz, E. Lamers, J. Wrigley, H. Kewming.

UNDER 12 Leongatha 10.0.60 d Hill End & Grove Rovers 0.0.0 Leongatha goalkickers: M. Bentvelzen 3, J. Brown 2, J. Hume 2, R. Lindsay , A. Ballagh , L. Stothart , J. Lamers , R. Pattison , W. McDonald.

Leongatha best players: P. McKeown, J. Brown, T. Harry, W. Littlejohn, R. Pattison, B. Martin.

UNDER 14 Leongatha 10.2.62 d Hill End & Grove Rovers 0.2.2 Leongatha goal kickers: D. Ginnane 5, T. Brew 4, J. Dunn 2, T. Westaway, L. Stothart, J. Ballagh, W. Littlejohn.

Leongatha best players: J. Geary, R. Baudinette, Z. Van Delft, T. Brew, D. Ginnane, J. Dunn.

AJFL UNDER 11 Corner Inlet 8. 14. 62 d Leongatha 0. 3. 3 Leongatha best players: K. Littlejohn, R. Patterson, C. Russell, J. Wright, X. Robertson, J. Thomas.

UNDER 13 Corner Inlet 3. 3. 21 def by Leongatha 5. 6. 36 Leongatha goal kickers: L. O’Neill 2, J. Stockdale 2, Z. Clark Leongatha best players: D. Williams, B. Hastings, T. Van der Kolk, B. Perry, S. McGannon, C. Olden.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Moe 14.11.95 d Drouin 11.8.74 Morwell 17.11.113 d Warragul 8.13.61 Maffra 18.8.116 d Bairnsdale 11.4.70 RESERVES Moe 7.10.52 d Drouin 3.1.19 Warragul 16.9.105 d Morwell 3.5.23 UNDER 18 Drouin 12.13.85 d Moe 2.2.14 Warragul 12.5.77 d Morwell 2.4.16 Bairnsdale 10.5.65 d Maffra 7.12.54 UNDER 16 Moe 21.17.143 d Drouin 1.0.6 Warragul 13.6.84 d Morwell 2.2.14 Bairnsdale 16.12.108 d Maffra 8.7.55

Great smother: Byron Dryden stops his opponent from getting the ball forward by putting his body on the line on Saturday. Photo credit Mark Drury.

ROUND 11 SENIORS LADDER W

Traralgon ends Wonthaggi’s streak

By John Duscher TRARALGON has always been fierce opponents and highly respected by Wonthaggi.

The visitors always play well at Wonthaggi on the big, open ground where its slick running game is suited.

With a loss the previous week and the memory of the narrow two point loss to Wonthaggi in its first round they were keen to bounce back and from the start it was obvious Traralgon had come to play. The big crowd was enjoying the warm, sunny day, the perfect ground conditions and the close games in the Thirds and Reserves.

Wonthaggi saw this game as another great challenge.

The pressure was on immediately with both sides tackling strongly.

Chris Wylie resting up forward marked and goaled for Wonthaggi but Traralgon replied straight away

though Lee Stockdale.

Lochie Jones, Andrew Murray, Michael Kelly and Lucas White were getting plenty of the ball but it was Traralgon that was making better use of it.

Dom O’Connor goaled for the Power but again it was the visitors who were doing most of the attacking, prepared to hold onto the ball, chip it around to advantage and controlling the stoppages. Landells, Warnett and Joel Liddle were working hard against the talented small men of Traralgon and Leigh Earl, Aaron Guilmartin, Tim Gilliland and Jack Blair were battling hard down back for Wonthaggi.

The difference between the two sides at this stage was the accuracy of delivery and this put the visitors in control.

The second quarter saw Wonthaggi rise to the challenge and the big crowd came to life.

Ruckman Earl Shaw provided this lift with a mark

SENIORS Traralgon 14.12.96 d Wonthaggi 10.14.74

UNDER 18s Wonthaggi 11.8.74 d Traralgon 6.5.41

Traralgon Goals: L. Stockdale 5, D. McKenna 3, B. Northover 1, J. Symons 1, C. Ambler 1, M. Fitzgerald 1, M. Geary 1, A. Dugan 1.

Best: J. Jennings, T. Northe, D. McKenna, J. Aitken, D. White, M. Lewellin.

Wonthaggi Goals: D. O’Connor 3, E. Shaw 2, A. Ware 1, C. Wylie 1, T. Krause 1, B. Marshall 1, T. Keating 1.

Best: L. Earl, D. O’Connor, J. Blair, J. Liddle, A. Guilmartin, A. Murray.

Wonthaggi Goals: J. Zahra 5, P. Ryan 3, M. Combridge 1, P. Dunlevie 1, J. Waters 1.

Best: J. Fletcher, L. O’Connor, J. Membrey, J. Zahra, A. FerreiraNeto, P. Ryan.

Traralgon Goals: J. Vucenovic 2, T. Forrest 1, M. Jacobsen 1, M. Nelson 1, Z. Guttridge 1.

Best: C. Beaver, J. Vucenovic, P. Harasimiuk, T. Forrest, H. Britten, J. Scorse.

RESERVES Wonthaggi 11.7.73 d Traralgon 5.5.35 Wonthaggi Goals: R. Tack 3, B. Graham 3, R. Birkett 3, R. Todd 1, J. Rocotas 1.

Best: B. Graham, R. Birkett, R. Todd, K. Atkinson, B. Foon, G. Jobe.

Traralgon Goals: S. Gray 1, S. Winmar 1, C. Nickels 1, B. Adams 1, D. Loprese 1.

Best: S. Wilkie, C. Sutton, B. Adams, S. Goddard, S. Winmar, R. Wilkie.

UNDER 16s Traralgon 25.17.167 d Wonthaggi 0.0.0 Traralgon Goals: A. Lawson 9, T. Marsh 3, C. Petersen 2, J. McMahon 2, M. Finlay 2, J. Segond 1, R. Loprese 1, J. Little 1, N. Rowley 1, B. Thompson 1, K. Stamers 1, R. Cochrane 1.

Best: A. Lawson, C. Stockdale, T. Marsh, B. Thompson, M. Finlay, J. Bishop.

Wonthaggi Goals: Nil. Best: C. Waters, C. Gilmour, L. Dyball, L. Membrey, F. Anderson, B. Bayne.

and goal and Dom O’Connor got his second soon after.

Wonthaggi was now back in the contest but with a lot of work to be done. Shaw got another soon after and the game was tightening up.

Traralgon goaled again through McKenna but a series of good handpasses saw O’Connor get his third goal.

Tom Keating for the Power ran into an open goal and Wonthaggi had taken the lead just on half time.

A goal after the siren in the third ended a big quarter for Traralgon made the challenge even greater for Wonthaggi that was looking flat.

It had been its worst quarter for the year and the coach was not happy.

Wonthaggi had not been able to get control of the game and so the pressure was on. Lift the work rate and play on at all cost were the instructions but Traralgon was not about to hand the game over after its great effort so far.

Traralgon continued to play confidently and Wonthaggi was playing catch up football.

Power’s Lucas White was consistent around the ground well supported by Earl and Guilmartin down back but it had been the small men of Traralgon who had taken control of the game.

The game went through the motions with Ware and Marshall goaling for Wonthaggi late in the game and McKenna and Stockdale goaling for the Maroons.

The damage had been done, Traralgon taking the honours with a solid win by 22 points sending the strong message that it was again a contender for finals action.

Wonthaggi must regroup quickly as it visits the League benchmarks Sale next week in what will be another big challenge.

L D

%

PTS

Sale ........10 1 0 192.32 40 Morwell .... 9 2 0 151.82 36 Wonthaggi .. 8 3 0 144.21 32 Maffra....... 8 3 0 131.27 32 Traralgon ... 6 5 0 140.74 24 Bairnsdale ....5 6 0 82.21 20 Warragul ......4 7 0 76.27 16 Leongatha ....3 8 0 80.95 12 Drouin ..........1 10 0 58.17 4 Moe..............1 10 0 48.35 4 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (8) 59 M. Davis (Sale) ................... (3) 41 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (3) 40 K. Fraser (Sale) ................... (4) 28 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (2) 26 D. MacDonald (Morwell) ..... (1) 26 D. O’Connor (Wonthaggi).... (3) 25 M. Sellings (Bairnsdale) ...... (0) 24 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (5) 24 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (3) 22

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Sale ...........8 2 0 197.27 Warragul .....8 2 0 181.99 Wonthaggi ...8 2 0 165.84 Traralgon .....5 5 0 140.87 Morwell ......5 5 0 118.32 Leongatha ......4 5 0 121.00 Maffra ............3 6 0 80.59 Drouin ............2 8 0 36.93 Moe................1 9 0 22.42 GOALKICKERS

Pts

32 32 32 20 20 16 12 8 4

B. Monahan (Warragul)....... (5) 38 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (3) 34 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (3) 23 A. Dugan (Traralgon)........... (0) 17 S. Ferguson (Sale) .............. (3) 15 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 13 J. Jarred (Drouin) ............... (2) 12 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (0) 12 R. Todd (Wonthaggi) ........... (1) 11 J. Langshaw (Maffra) .......... (0) 11 S. Winmar (Traralgon) ........ (1) 11 S. Dennis (Wonthaggi) ........ (0) 11 T. Webster (Warragul) ......... (0) 11

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

%

PTS

Traralgon ... 9 2 0 292.84 36 Sale ......... 9 2 0 184.68 36 Wonthaggi .. 9 2 0 180.60 36 Bairnsdale .. 8 3 0 237.37 32 Drouin ...... 6 5 0 108.77 24 Warragul ......5 6 0 78.84 20 Maffra ..........4 7 0 89.57 16 Leongatha ....3 8 0 81.59 12 Morwell ........2 9 0 54.43 8 Moe..............0 11 0 10.89 0 GOALKICKERS C. Nickels (Traralgon).......... (0) 37 J. Zahra (Wonthaggi) .......... (5) 25 J. Murphy (Sale) ................. (0) 25 B. Darby-Lock (Morwell) ..... (0) 21 E. Johnson (Sale) ................ (3) 20 B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) .... (3) 20 J. Vucenovic (Traralgon) ..... (2) 19 A. Ferreira-Neto (Won) ........ (0) 19 J. McIntosh (Sale)............... (0) 16 D. Hack (Bairnsdale) ........... (3) 16

UNDER 16 LADDER W

Traralgon ..11 Sale ......... 9 Moe ......... 9 Warragul ... 8 Bairnsdale.. 6 Maffra....... 5 Leongatha ....3 Drouin ..........2 Morwell ........2 Wonthaggi....0

L D

0 2 2 3 5 6 8 9 9 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

467.95 525.64 254.08 178.01 144.91 76.79 53.01 37.83 28.11 12.06

44 36 36 32 24 20 12 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS B. Scott (Sale) ..................... (6) 71 L. Robinson (Bairnsdale) .... (7) 31 T. Morrow (Moe) ................. (9) 27 J. Orlicki (Warragul) ............ (2) 26 K. Hynes (Bairnsdale) ......... (5) 21 J. Jans (Sale) ...................... (1) 20 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 20 K. Renooy (Maffra) ............. (3) 20 J. McMahon (Trararalgon) .. (2) 20 K. Stamers (Traralgon) ........ (1) 20

Left Lucas White: the Wonthaggi Power player sends one off with his boot against Traralgon on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au Well done: Graham Bird shows off the award given to the club by Race Solutions Motorsport for having 2012’s most improved track.

Motocross attracts many THE fifth round of the 2013 Gippsland Motocross Championships was held at the Korumburra Motorcycle club’s Outtrim track across the weekend.

More than 450 riders made it to the track for the weekend, with numbers split fairly evenly between the junior and senior riders.

President of the Korumburra club Graham Bird said it was a great weekend, complemented by fantastic weather.

Above, Super rider: Jed Beaton from Wonthaggi has been one of the standout riders in this year’s Gippsland Motocross Championships.

Left, Get going: Jack Hemming from Leongatha was getting ready to ride in his last race of the day at the Outtrim track on Saturday.

“We have had a fantastic turnout, which has probably been the biggest since round two in Wonthaggi,” he said.

Earlier in the year, the club was awarded the most improved track for safety in 2012.

“Race Solutions gave us the award, which was to do with the improved access for safety vehicles and places on the track for officials and flag marshals,” Mr Bird said.

The Korumburra Motorcycle Club will be hosting round four of the Victorian Senior Motocross Titles on August 3 and 4.

Riding high: some of the junior A Grade riders negotiating a turn at Outtrim on Saturday during the fifth round of the 2013 Gippsland Motocross Championships.

Sea-Eagles host players past THE Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club hosted a past players and supporters reunion at the club on Saturday.

Walls of memorabilia were up for viewing while a number of past club greats caught up.

The day coincided with the anniversary of the 1973 Seniors and Reserves premiership wins and the 1983 seniors premiership.

Past players from all teams shared stories of their times on the field together and as part of the InverlochKongwak club.

Celebrations continued inside the rooms despite the current Sea-Eagles falling to old rival Kilcunda-Bass on the field.

The IKFNC has a history dating back to the 1920s with the beginnings of the Kongwak Football Club.

Good bunch: Pom Metherall from Pound Creek, Tack Beaton from Bairnsdale, Peter Loughlan from Cape Paterson and Clive Gentle from the Gold Coast were seniors for Inverloch-Kongwak in 1973.

Party time: former Inverloch-Kongwak players Jack Miller from Inverloch, Wally Anderson from Melbourne, Brian Olden from Wonthaggi, Lizard Tanner from Inverloch, Mocca Parker from Tarwin and Steve Lovie from Leongatha reunited at Inverloch on the weekend.

League’s best: Leongatha Football Club’s under 12’s Central Gippsland Football League representatives – from left, Mason McGannon, Mitch Bentvelzen, Connor Krohn, Jack Hume and Jordan Brown – are ready to do battle. The five locals are part of team that will play representative sides from the Alberton FL, Sale, Bairnsdale and Traralgon today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday). If the boys’ team is good enough they will play in a grand final on Sunday. LJFC under 14 representatives are Jack Dunn, Nathan Trotto and Sam Hanrahan.

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Riding to China

By Jacob de Kunder LEONGATHA cyclist Stuart Smith is taking part in an elite cycling tour in China starting on Sunday.

The 22 year old is taking on the high altitude 14 day Tour of Qinghai Lake.

“It’s the second biggest race in China and I think it’s the highest altitude wise race in the

world,” Smith said.

When The Star asked the cyclist how long the tour is he replied: “I’ve tried not to look because it is just so big.”

“It’s 2000kms in two weeks with an average altitude of 2500 metres and peaking out at over 4000m.”

Smith was chosen by the Australian Institute of Sport and will be involved in a study into the effects of altitude.

“As part of the trip they are doing a study in cooperation with the AIS and World Anti-doping,” Smith said.

“We have already done a simulation camp in Canberra of the first week of the tour without the altitude - that was 1100kms over seven days.

“Throughout that they watched our blood levels just to see the effect the riding had on that and then we will get more tests in China and try to understand the effects of altitude.”

Smith said he was very please to get

picked for the team.

“I try to always keep on their (AIS’s) radar and I think I just had the right people pushing my boat to get in the team.

“My domestic team actually had three guys make the team which was great.”

“After the training camp with everyone we all got along great and I really look forward to racing with them.

“It will probably just be more a matter of survival than racing just because the race is so big.”

While in China Smith is hoping he will get to do some site seeing.

“Where we fly into is home to the Terracotta Army so hopefully we will get to stop at that but during the tour I don’t think there will be much time or energy when we are off the bike to go site seeing,” he said.

Locally Smith has been performing well with his team ‘Search 2retain’.

“I just got back from a tour in north west New South Wales,” Smith said.

“I ended up riding in about 20th overall but was riding for my teammate who ended up getting a good second.

“We’ve had really successful team results

for the year.”

Smith is also over the moon about the recent Tour of Gippsland staging announcement which includes a stage starting in Leongatha.

“There is literally no one in the field that will know it better than me,” he said.

“It should be really good.

“I would’ve maybe not started the tour of Gippsland because of the tour in China but because there is a stage in Leongatha there was no way I was going to miss it.

“I even rode some of the roads today because they are the roads I ride so I know it all back to front.”

International rider: Leongatha cyclist Stuart Smith is heading to China tomorrow (Wednesday) to take on the gruelling Tour of Qinghai Lake.

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