The Great Southern Star - July 3, 2012

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Taking a stand: a passionate crowd lobbied South Gippsland Shire Council at the Leongatha RSL last Wednesday and cheered when Cr Kieran Kennedy (right) argued his case for a moratorium on coal gas exploration.

Millions at risk Council faces $17m loss to coal gas

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council stands to lose at least $17 million if coal seam gas mining proceeds in the region.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said gas mining would cut the value of farms by half and given council rates are based on property values, that would slash council’s rates income by up to 55 per cent.

Council’s rates income next financial year is predicted to be $31.6 million and 55 per cent of that is $17.38 million.

“The consequences would be that we would have to reduce about half of our services overnight,” Cr Kennedy said.

Council last week voted to write to the State Government calling for a moratorium on coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and mining licences in South Gippsland, until all chemicals used are disclosed publicly and shown to be safe, as well as processes involved.

Council also wants more information about CSG laws in Victoria and how these compare with other states, and has vowed to

keep the community informed. Council also opposes CSG mining on land it owns and manages.

Exploration licences are now held by Mantle Mining, mainly around Mirboo North, and Ignite Energy, from east of Foster to Yarram. Leichhardt Resources is applying for an exploration licence in the shire’s south.

About 150 people crowded into the Leongatha RSL to hear council make the decision last Wednesday, and applauded and whistled when the final motion was passed unanimously.

The council meeting was moved to the RSL from the council chamber to cater for the larger than usual crowd.

Two petitions with a total of 924 signatures were tabled at the meeting, calling for a moratorium.

Cr Kennedy said many landholders were not aware of the impacts of verbally granting miners permission to enter their land.

“Sometimes the mining companies can offer to buy your property and often at double the price,” he said.

“Once you sell, the value of surrounding properties can drop by up to 50 per cent, as has been experienced in New South Wales

and Queensland.

“The miners may be drilling on your farm but they can also drill under your neighbour’s farm. Your neighbour may not get compensation and their water may be contaminated.”

Cr Bob Newton said CSG mining had devastated the Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

“We need to send this motion of strong action to our government and to the DPI,” he said.

Cr Jeanette Harding said water supplies would be at risk, affecting farmers’ livelihoods and food security.

“Water is of much more importance than money is,” she said.

“Mining could cause irreplaceable damage that would be impossible to reverse and it will affect all of us.”

Cr Lewis wondered how water pumped from the ground, potentially with toxic substances, would be stored or returned to the ground.

“We need to be shown how specific projects are going to be made safe,” he said.

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Tax sting

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Millions of dollars at risk Continued from page 1 Cr Mimmie Jackson said Australia needed more renewable sources of energy and did not approve

of CSG mining on the grounds of community concern.

People gathered in the gallery waving placards with such messages as

“Tourism and gas fields don’t mix”, “Stop coal seam gas mining” and “No coal seam gas in Gippsland” – a point not lost on Cr Davies.

“It’s wonderful to see democracy at work and so many people coming to the council meeting today,” she said.

Bass Coast Shire Council has objected to Leichhardt Resources’ mining exploration licence application and tabled a motion calling on the Municipal Association of Victoria to request the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) establish a Coal Seam Gas Working Party to investigate the impacts of coal seam gas exploration and mining on land use, economies, the environment and groundwater quality across Victoria.

Hear us: coal seam gas protesters Stella Hitchins of Wonthaggi, Margaret Williamson of Kongwak, Rebecca Harrison of Oakleigh and Jessica Harrison of Wonthaggi made their views known at the council meeting.

Vote for Belinda

By S B Sarah h Vella V ll

BELINDA Brennan has been a passionate Landcarer for more than 20 years, with experience in Victoria and Western Australia.

Local candidate: Russell Broadbent with South Gippsland Landcare Network co-ordinator Belinda Brennan with her 2011 Victorian award, which will be contested at a national level in September.

She has been network co-ordinator for the South Gippsland Landcare Network since 2007.

Last year, Belinda was acknowledged with the Victorian Network Coordinator of the Year award.

She is now a finalist in the running to win the Australian Government Local Landcare Facilitator of the Year award in September.

She is also eligible to win the people’s choice award, for which she needs the public’s support.

Aside from working in her posiSouth Gippsland Landcare tion with Sou Belinda dedicates many Network, Be hours of her ffree time to Landcare in focusing not just on envithe region, fo ronmental issues issu but also community

engagement, recruitment t volunteer l t it t and communications.

Belinda has by implemented the highly successful Welcome to Landcare information pack and new landholder program.

Having heard that more than 50 per cent of people buying land are new to the region, Belinda approached every real estate agent to come on board.

Belinda has been involved in co-ordinating significant projects, including One Million Trees for South Gippsland and the Friends of Strzelecki Koala Project.

The Friends of Strzelecki Koalas – Habitat for Life is a three year project to increase habitat for Strzelecki Koalas and other important native species.

To vote for Belinda in the people’s choice award go to www.landcareonline.com.au/nationalawards.

Belinda Brennan is one of 88 finalists in the National Landcare Awards to be announced in Sydney on September 4.

Welshpool has gas say SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillor Jeanette Harding hosted a coal seam gas (CSG) awareness meeting in Welshpool last Monday, June 25.

“I was very pleased with the meeting, with 74 people in attendance,” Ms Harding said.

“The whole idea was to let people know about the mining process, so they could think about it and form their own ideas. “Quite a lot of the people who were at the meeting in Welshpool came to the council meeting on the following Wednesday as well.

“I was very appreciative of Cr Kieran Kennedy’s assistance. He has done a lot of reading and homework on the subject.”

People at the meeting were shown an hour long video about CSG and processes involved with exploration.

“It was pointed out that we have heard a lot of information from America we didn’t feel was relevant to us,” Cr Harding said.

“After the film, people were able to have a cuppa and discuss the information among themselves.

“I think people were surprised, I don’t think they realised how concerned a lot of us are.

“I have also been on a committee in Yarram where we discussed the aquifer. I am terrified about what will happen if they start drilling and hit the aquifer.”

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Can’t afford rate cut

By Brad Lester

Hey, big spenders

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could not afford a rate rise in line with inflation, Cr Jim Fawcett believed.

Council will raise rates by five per cent next year, netting council $31.6 million, more than the Consumer Price Index for 201213 of 3.25 per cent.

Council will reduce debt by $320,000 this financial year and is expected to be debt free by 2013-14.

The budget and annual council plan was adopted last Wednesday.

Cr Fawcett, an accountant, said the projected CPI only related to the cost of household expenses and not to council expenses.

“When that difference is taken into the account, the cost to council in purchasing its same basket of goods is 3.9 per cent or 20 per cent higher,” he said.

“When carbon tax initiatives are factored in, the Municipal Association of Victoria estimates our year on year costs will rise to 4.4 per cent.”

Cr Fawcett said council also had to deal with increased demand for services arising from population growth and the associated change in demographics.

“Our ageing strategy estimates those over 60 will rise from 24 per cent of our population to 39 per cent, a 62 per cent increase,” he said.

Cr Fawcett said roads and bridges “designed in horse and cart days” must now accommodate big trucks and waste management requirements have changed, rising 95 per cent in costs since 2004.

“If you simply add the CPI factor and population growth, you arrive at a rate increase of 5.31 per cent.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is ignoring a “big spending culture”, Cr David Lewis told The Star.

Add in the carbon tax factor and you get 5.81 per cent,” he said.

“Now of course we can have rate rises of lesser amounts but there is no magic pudding. A decrease in the level of rates must result in a reduction of service.”

Cr Fawcett also defended staff increases in planning, engineering, information technology and operations to address low service levels.

“Any comparison of wage levels pre and post these decisions will result in an unusual increase. What is important is to examine whether that level of increase is ongoing,” he said.

“Since 2011, there has been a one year increase of staff costs of four per cent and over the next five years, wages are estimated to increase by 16 per cent.

Wages are not running away under this council, nor will they in the next.”

Cr David Lewis said increasing staff was at odds with organisations reducing their spending during the Global Financial Crisis.

“Is this council so perfect that nothing can be done about efficiencies?” he said.

Mayor Cr Warren Raabe said the staff increases were warranted as council had saved on consultancy fees.

Cr Mohya Davies said the budget con-

tinued to reduce debt.

Cr Lewis was the only councillor to vote against the budget. Cr Kennedy was absent during the vote due to talking to media about the earlier coal seam gas vote, but later told The Star: “I wanted the rate rise reduced but I do not see how we could have coped with it financially.

“It’s a hard pill to swallow in these economic times but we have to run services.”

Cr Kennedy said he was opposed to the waste charge rising by 2.5 per cent and would have preferred to see that fee eliminated. That charge pays for garbage collection, recycling, street sweeping and litter bins.

Council will spend $15.56 million on capital works including $5.79 million on roads, $1.43 million on footpaths and recreation, $200,000 on drains and culverts, $940,000 on guard rails, sporting projects, playgrounds and Coal Creek projects.

Council has allocated $1.46 million to office accommodation, Korumburra Childcare Hub, public toilets, design of SPLASH hydrotherapy pool, pools design, and works at Foster and Toora pools.

Among the projects are aquatic master plans for Mirboo North and Korumburra swimming pools and weed control.

Cr Lewis attempted to change the budget to a rate increase of 3.25 per cent and cut management, overhead, administrative and office recurrent costs of $1 million by June 30, 2013.

He planned savings of $2 million by June 30, 2014.

Those cuts would have been made to the areas of sustainability, social planning, responses to ageing and reducing the number and/or cost of management staff.

Cr Lewis believed council should instead focus on such core services as roads and public buildings, waste

removal, home assistance, libraries, parks and gardens, and providing permits.

But his notice of motion to implement such changes failed due to lack of a seconder.

“The fact that my notice of motion was not seconded shows there is an unwillingness in the current council to even discuss alternatives to the current big spending culture,” Cr Lewis said.

“I think the issue is now in the hands of the people of South Gippsland at the October council elections.

“If the people do feel this is an important matter, there is a need for candidates to stand for election who want to reduce unnecessary spending and

excessive rate increases, and have the council concentrate on supplying core services.

“There is plenty of time for the council to discuss alternative budgets as the Local Government Act gives councils until August 31 to adopt a budget.”

Cr Jim Fawcett described the notice of motion as a “political stunt”, saying rate reductions and staff cost cuts of $2 million could not result in increased services.

“During the course of budget deliberations over the last six months, the eight councillors who have done all the heavy lifting would have welcomed advice on such a magical budget discovery,” he said.

Chief tour: Country Fire Authority chief officer Euan Ferguson made the trip down to Wonthaggi on Saturday for the Wonthaggi brigades annual dinner.

During the afternoon Mr Ferguson and his wife Christine had a firsthand look at the historic State Coal Mine.

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Couple relishes 50 year journey

By Sarah Vella KEN and Faye Olcorn of Leongatha Lunch Works fame celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 23.

They marked the occasion at their eldest daughter Kerri’s house at Toolangi.

She and her two sisters, Kim and Tracey and their brother Jason, did an amazing job of organising and decorating for the special occasion.

“It was just surreal really, it was absolutely beautiful. We had family and friends there, including our best man and bridesmaid,” Faye said.

“When we walked into the room, decorated in lemon and gold, it really hit me that we had actually been married for 50 years.

“I thought wow, this is for us.”

Ken and Faye believe they are the luckiest pair, when it comes to family especially.

“Everybody thinks they have the best family, but we really do. They made all our friends feel so welcome, even people they had never met,” Faye said.

“They are a really good bunch of kids.”

Ken agreed with Faye, adding “we have four ripper kids and six great grandkids.”

“I am not going to say that it hasn’t had its hard times; all marriages do. I used to have a terrible temper, but I have mellowed I think,” Faye said.

“I don’t like reading about people who say they have never had a cross word or an argument. How boring.

“We have probably had more than our share, but we really don’t

argue anymore because we can’t see the point of wasting the energy.”

Ken and Faye moved from Kinglake 10 years ago and have been running Lunch Works on McCartin Street since.

“When we took this on, I wasn’t relishing it, because Ken had always worked, and I had been the home body,” Faye said.

“At first I thought, he isn’t going to work, we are going to work. I had my doubts, but it has been great. It just doesn’t bother me.”

Ken added: “Our customers here are ripper. Leongatha is a great town, full of friendly people.”

While it doesn’t seem to either Ken or Faye that they have been married for 50 years, they both agree it has been a great journey.

Happy couple: Ken and Faye Olcorn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently and couldn’t be happier.

Loving the Aussie lifestyle

By Sarah Vella FOR the past 11 months, 16-year-old Leoni Albers from Germany has been experiencing Australia.

The Rotary exchange student has been living in South Gippsland with her host families and attending Leongatha Secondary College.

She has experienced more of Australia in her short time here than some locals have.

“I always wanted to travel around the world, but I wasn’t sure how to do it,” Leoni said.

“My cousin returned from an exchange through Rotary and so I decided to do the same.

“Australia was always my first choice. We learnt all about it in English class. Most people think that it is all about surfers and the outback, but it is also very laid back and lucky.”

While she has been in Australia, Leoni has seen Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra, Adelaide, Coober Pedy, Uluru and Alice Springs, Cairns and the coastline of Queensland.

“I have met a lot of different people from different backgrounds.

The whole experience of seeing a new country by myself has been great,” she said.

“I really enjoyed learning how to surf at Wilsons Promontory. I don’t live close to the beach in Germany, which is not good.

“Melbourne is a beautiful city as well.

We went shopping and up to the Eureka Sky Deck; it is very high! We also went on a horse and carriage ride.”

Leoni has missed her family, especially when she thinks about them lots, but has received support from her new friends and family.

“My host families are just like my real family.

They help me whenever I need it. The welcoming nature of the people here helped me to settle in very quickly,” she said.

Leoni is from a town near Stuttgart in southwest Germany.

“It is regarded as rural for Germany, but compared to Australia, it is probably not,” she said.

“Here it is so wide and open. It is just so amazing how much land there is out there.

“I was amazed at how green it is and then the redness of the soil in the centre. I really like the colours.

“We went to King’s Canyon and it was just so beautiful, I loved it. Ayers Rock was also great; I was amazed at how big it was. The climb was closed because of the rain, so we walked around it and it was further than I expected.”

Leoni has been lucky enough to meet some of Australia’s unique wildlife during her stay, including wallabies at Healesville Sanctuary, kangaroos at Gladstone and a snake at Alice Springs.

Dentist opens doors SOUTH Gippsland Dental in Leongatha held their first open day on Saturday.

Rotary exchange: Leoni Albers with her host mother, Leanne Taranto. Leoni has spent the last 11 months travelling across the country and during her time in Australia, has stayed with four different host families in the Leongatha area.

“I also saw and heard plenty of koalas, they make very strange noises. My favourite would have to be the echidna, because they look so weird,” she said.

“I am disappointed that I didn’t get to see a snake in the wild though.”

Leoni was however unfortunate enough to encounter jellyfish in the Whitsundays.

“I got stung by a jellyfish on the hand. It was sort of like an electric shock and then it tingled for a few days. It was

something I could have lived without,” she said.

Leoni said the exchange program has been the most amazing thing she has ever done.

“I have had good luck with Rotary and my families, because they have all been so nice and looked after me and tried to make this exchange wonderful,” she said.

Leoni leaves Australia on July 13. She hopes to return to visit her friends and families and see more of the country once she finishes school.

Free giveaways, balloons, show bags and a sausage sizzle drew the community together.

The group showed off their state-of-the-art clinic where they practice modern dentistry.

The clinic hosts four dentists, two consulting rooms, a lounge area and six surgeries.

The CEREC machine makes perfect replacement teeth on the spot and an in-house X-ray means almost all work can be done in the clinic.

Business coordinator Catena Raffaele said the day went well.

“Fortunately for our community in Gippsland, this amazing technology

is here. Our continuing care program is a commitment to good health for life,” she said.

If you’re after some dental work, get down to

the friendly local professionals at South Gippsland Dental and see what modern dentistry can do for your family.

Family fun: all the staff from South Gippsland Dental including Caroline Kovacs and Catena Raffaele.

Subdivision approved

A NEW development will proceed in Korumburra despite residents’ objections.

South Gippsland Shire Council recently approved the 27-lot subdivision for MacQueen Avenue, Korumburra, in spite of 12 objections.

Objectors cited concerns about extra traffic, intersection dangers and drainage.

Cr Jim Fawcett said there were

no planning grounds for refusal.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said objectors’ concerns about headlights shining in house windows could be ameliorated by erecting a fence.

As for objectors’ claims about parking issues, Cr Kennedy said MacQueen Avenue was of “regular size”.

“I would like some of the people to come to some of the coastal roads where there are no naturestrips and people are parking their

cars here, there and everywhere,” he said.

Cr Bob Newton said the situation was one of “damned if you do and damned if you don’t”.

He urged residents to report speeding drivers to police and said council had no right to tell people what to do with land zoned residential.

The application was approved unanimously.

State-of-the-art: dentist Dr Taehee Lee, dental nurse Alisha Tessari and ‘patient’ Lyn Bowler show off the modern rooms.

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Flood bill tops $500,000

By Jacob de Kunder MORE than $500,000 worth of damage was caused to South Gippsland Shire’s roads in one day.

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, with further damage still to be assessed.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of operations Fred Huitema said funds for the repairs would come from other projects.

“To cover it we’re diverting funds from other areas such as bridge upgrades,” he said.

“We’re also currently preparing a claim to the Department of Treasury and Finance for Natural Di-

saster Financial Assistance.

“They’re usually pretty good, as long as they’ve got enough data and we’ve got enough proof of what happened. They often fund our response during the night and fund the repairs to slips and things like that.”

South Gippsland council was faced with 13 landslips near roads, 10 roads closed (four are still closed and four are reduced to one lane) and about 40 roads were covered by water.

Mr Huitema said the unsealed road network was hit the hardest.

“With the heavy downpours and the high intensity that we’ve been getting, we lose a lot of the gravel that we put on the unsealed roads and it all ends up in the drains too,” he said.

“It’s not just a matter of replacing the rock on the road; we’ve got to clear the drains out too.”

Further wet weather makes repairs difficult and

ineffective, but council is making the most of every sunny day.

“Most times we just do enough to reopen the road and make it safe, and then we have to do follow up work to finish it off,” Mr Huitema said.

“Quite often we’re asked ‘Why didn’t you fix it properly while you were here?’, but we have so many sites to get to we just have to open the roads up as quickly as we can and try and follow it up.”

Mr Huitema said council acts quickly to clean-up after floods, with the maintenance crew almost doubling in numbers thanks to sub contractors.

“We’ve created a dedicated quick response crew from around 15 people that normally do our sealing work and our stabilised patches,” he said.

“The crew are for dealing with a lot of urgent issues and customer requests as they come up, which leaves those other maintenance guys to concentrate on the repairs.”

Excellent STUDENTS of Lisa Pellin Dancers have had another successful year at the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Victorian State Scholarships in Melbourne.

Eleven students obtained high marks in their classical exams required to qualify for the state awards. They went on to represent Lisa Pellin’s Dance School with distinction.

It was an incredible weekend, with eight of 11 students placing and six will represent Victoria at the Australasian titles on July 22.

The dance school is based in Leongatha.

Dance success: celebrating their success are, from left, Morgan Mitchelson, Jonti Westaway, Lauren Mitchelson, Xavier Pellin, Claudia Bolam, Morgan Bolam, Gemma Richards, Chloe Adkins and Jasmine Susic. Absent Ebony Zuidema.

Arawata resident Lorraine Kirk said without repairs, Kardella-Fairbank Road would have been impassable.

“They (council) have done a lot of work on the roads and they’ve dug out the drains on both sides recently,” she said.

“I do have to say that I’m sure had the work not been done, that road would’ve been an absolute disaster by now.

“There are a few potholes but taking into account the rain, the surface is pretty good.”

Bass Coast’s director of infrastructure Felicity Sist praised the work of council officers who are doing their best to repair the roads.

“Our crews worked throughout the weekend and continually assessed conditions, and when the water went away they could see whether there was damage to the road or not,” she said.

“We had to repair quite an amount of significant damage; in particular we had a lot of unsealed roads.”

The Bass Coast team is concentrating on making all the roads safe before undertaking more repairs.

“We haven’t got a dollar figure on the long term fix because there’s other sorts of costs. We don’t suddenly have an extra 50 staff to deal with this so things have to be put on hold,” Ms Sist said.

“Hopefully we will be able to get some funding from state authorities, but you don’t often get that.

“But we’ll definitely be going to the State Government and asking for help.”

Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent announced on Thursday that disaster assistance under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) has been activated for last weekend’s floods.

Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires are two of the five municipalities where residents are eligible.

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We’re finally here!: Bunnings team members, Leanne Johnson, Scott Thorburn, complex manager Kim Isaacs, Rachelle Goodwin and Jim Mason, are excited to finally open in Wonthaggi this week.

Bunnings opens in Wonthaggi THE BRAND new Bunnings in Wonthaggi is set to open with a bang this weekend, with a festival like no other planned for the long-awaited event.

Every colour of the rainbow: Rachelle Goodwin and Leanne Johnson show off the huge range of paint colours available to suit your individual needs at Bunnings in Wonthaggi.

All set: Wonthaggi Bunnings complex manager Kim Isaacs said their store has everything you need to kick start a do-it-yourself project, or stock up a tradie’s toolbox.

urday, July 14 and 15, with a live radio broadcast from 11am until 12pm on the Saturday.

Once you’ve enjoyed the celebrations, there’ll be plenty of time to explore the new store, with Bunnings’ huge range of products at everyday low prices.

“We are extremely competitive in the market and we pass that on to our customers,” Ms Isaacs said.

“We’re a family friendly store and will be focusing a lot on do-it-yourself projects.

“Our team members have worked extremely hard to prepare the store for opening and are looking forward to helping customers with their D.I.Y. projects.”

Ms Isaacs said Bunnings in Wonthaggi will also be holding regular D.I.Y workshops for both children and adults in the upcoming months.

The store includes a quality horticulture section, a wide variety of outdoor living, offers plenty of paints colour matched to suit your personal needs and even has kitchens on display.

As well as D.I.Y projects, Bunnings in Wonthaggi is also a tradie’s heaven.

And if there’s something you can’t find, there’s no need to worry!

The team at Bunnings can simply order it in as soon as possible.

Despite a brand new store, there won’t be too many new faces around, with Bunnings proud to have more than 35 local residents as part of the Wonthaggi team.

“We want to be more than just a store, but part of the community,” she said.

“We’ve already done some work with Moonya Community Services in Wonthaggi and the Bass Coast Specialist School, so it’s great to get involved,”Ms Isaacs said.

Complex manager Kim Isaacs said the staff is buzzing with excitement at finally opening the doors and had received a great response from the town.

“We’re the first Bunnings store in the Bass Coast and the general feeling we’ve gotten from the town is they are excited Bunnings has come to Wonthaggi,” she said.

Bass Coast residents are invited to join local Bunnings team members and kick off the festivities at the grand opening of the store this Friday night.

Popular children’s character, Bob the Builder, will be at the opening from 6pm until 8.30pm, with a special live performance at 7pm.

There will be lots of fun-filled activities taking place from 5pm until 9pm, including games, giveaways and circus themed activities such as face painting, fairy floss, popcorn, a jumping castle and airbrushed tattoos.

And to close off the night, a special fireworks show will take place at 8.30pm – a night that is certainly not one to miss!

The celebrations continue into Saturday and Sunday, with plenty more family fun events taking place.

Collingwood premiership footballer Jarryd Blair will be dropping by at 2pm on Saturday, while StarFM will be broadcasting live from Bunnings from 10am until 1pm.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get much better than that, Bunnings will be celebrating their grand Green thumbs: Jim Mason and Scott Thorburn can help you spruce opening for not one, but two weekends, up your garden after a visit to the horticulture section at the new Wonwith more fun-filled circus themed ac- thaggi Bunnings store. tivities from 10am until 4pm on Sat-

Paramedics fatigue danger

By Simone Short LEONGATHA paramedics are some of the most overworked and overtired in the state, according to leaked documents from an Ambulance Victoria study.

The Fatigue Risk Management Plan, commissioned by Ambulance Victoria in 2009, has revealed paramedics in Leongatha were often so tired they may as well have been working with a blood alcohol reading of up to 0.1 during 11 per cent of their shifts.

The report also revealed that between November 2008 and June 2009, a Leongatha paramedic recorded the highest level of fatigue in the state, having worked 100 hours from December 1 until December 7, followed by another 24 hours of continuous work across two different branches on December 8.

South Gippsland paramedic and Ambulance Employees Australia (Victoria) president Gordon Bowman said these situations were not a rarity in 2008, but said the introduction of 10 hour rest breaks last year had helped the situa-

tion.

“It can and it does happen, but it is rarer these days,” he said.

“Of course you can’t make the same decisions when you’re fatigued. In fact VicRoads put out a pamphlet in about 2008 that said if you’d driven for 16 hours without a rest you’re the same as being 0.05.

“We used to wave it around and say ‘They’ve got us doing that every second day’.”

According to the leaked documents, rural paramedics working while fatigued were at a high risk of injuring themselves, administering incorrect doses of medication, and having a delayed response to an emergency, resulting in the deterioration and death of a patient.

Stating the industry is “just grossly understaffed”, Mr Bowman believed South Gippsland alone required at least 40 more paramedics to staff stations properly, including 10 at Wonthaggi and Cowes, eight at Korumburra and Foster and two at Leongatha, and another 20 were required from Christmas until Easter to meet demand.

He did, however, acknowledge a

large injection of paramedics into the area would not solve the problem of fatigue.

“I can’t just say suddenly put 40 new people in South Gippsland because we can’t cope with that many students arriving to be able to train them,” Mr Bowman said.

“You can probably throw one into some branches, two into a couple of the bigger branches. You might only be able to train six to eight people a year, so you’re looking at five years to get 40, and in those five years you might have had 10 people leave. It can’t be done overnight; it’s not that simplistic and that would apply right across Victoria.”

AEA state secretary Steve McGhie agreed the region was understaffed.

“The South Gippsland area is the most under-resourced area in the state and 40 paramedics would not be far off the mark of what they really require,” he said, adding additional staff would help “in some small way”.

“I think what we really need to have a look at is to provide some additional ambulance paramedics at a range of branches in the Gippsland region and

across the state, to be able to alter the rosters and change the configuration to reduce the periods of work, long shifts and even excessive overtime.”

Mr McGhie, who described the report as “quite damning”, said despite recommendations to Ambulance Victoria in the report to change rosters and improve fatigue management within six months, he didn’t believe it had occurred.

“They’ve known about the contents in this report for the last two-and-a-half years and I don’t think a lot has been done to rectify the fatigue issues in the industry, apart from the introduction of 10 hours rest breaks, and that was imposed upon them as an outcome of our 2009 enterprise agreement,” he said.

Ambulance Victoria acting regional manager Gippsland, Mick Stephenson, denied Mr McGhie’s claim.

“Based on this report, Ambulance Victoria commenced a number of initiatives to address the issue,” he said.

“In Gippsland specifically we identified that paramedics were either requesting or agreeing to large amounts of overtime which was adding to their fatigue. Over the past year, we have added

more staff to the area to reduce the need for overtime and have also improved our rostering to minimise the fatigue risk.”

Mr Stephenson said stations that were identified in the review process have progressively moved to new or changed rosters, as well as the 10 hour rest breaks between all shifts.

“We have implemented rostering guidelines which assess numerous factors including predictable shift patterns, length of shift and number of days off when implementing new or changed rosters,” he said.

“We have increased the pool of staff to be able to fill short term vacancies and this reduces the reliance on overtime.”

Mr Stephenson said stations at Grantville and Cowes had changed from on-call to 24/7 rosters, and Korumburra would also move to 24/7 roster coverage once a new facility has been built.

“By moving to improved shift patterns, staff can better plan to avoid fatigue risk factors,” Mr Stephenson said.

“The welfare of our staff is paramount and we recognise the seriousness of the issue of fatigue.”

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

Tax inflates council costs

by Jane Ross and Brad Lester THE carbon tax is adding 1.5 per cent to municipal council costs.

Cr John Duscher said this during budget discussions at the Bass Coast Shire Council meeting recently.

Cr Duscher, the council’s representative to the Mu-

nicipal Association of Victoria (MAV), said this was the figure the MAV had worked out.

Shire CEO Allan Bawden later confirmed the figure, saying the 1.5 per cent had been built into the council’s 2012-13 budget. It’s to help cover the additional electricity and fuel costs that will rise because of carbon pricing.

He said it was hard to know the full impact, but the tax will flow through to utilities.

The cost of street lighting,

for example, is a major impost on council, coming in at several hundred thousand dollars a year. An application to the State Government for funding to switch street lighting to a cheaper, greener version was unsuccessful.

Mr Bawden said council had tried to establish what the impact of the carbon tax might be in order to be able to account for it.

Another looming charge is the carbon pricing of green-

house gas emissions from landfill. Mr Bawden said that so far, council’s Grantville tip comes under the figure by which the tax will be levied, but there is no guarantee that will continue.

Council staff are investigating several different ways of keeping landfill emissions down, such as investigating environmentally friendly ways of burning the emissions off.

South Gippsland Shire Council is yet to determine the

cost of the carbon tax.

Electricity impacts are expected to have the greatest impact next year, but council is continuing to budget for rising material costs of 2.5 per cent in 2012-13, council spokesperson Jeannie Hicks said.

“Aside from the obvious cost impact on electricity costs of the carbon tax that becomes effective on July 1, 2013, no increased costs have been factored into the 2012-13 and forward budgets,” she said.

Happy with that: Mirboo North Primary School students Beau, Flynn, Serafina, Christina and Gemma are excited their school will benefit from a Bendigo Bank program to save electricity. For every Embertec SmartSwitch the bank gives away, the school receives $15. The school expects to receive up to $900.

Tax cuts

MORE than half of the revenue raised under the carbon tax will be used to cut taxes and increase payments to help householders.

The carbon tax will be paid by around 500 of Australia’s biggest polluters. Some businesses will pass on what the Federal Government describes as “modest price increases” as a result of the tax.

The cost of living for the average household is expected to rise by 0.7 per cent in the 2012-13 financial year.

According to theAustralian Government’s booklet What a Carbon Price Means to You, many prices, in particular food, will hardly be affected.

The booklet also states that the tax will not affect prices at the petrol bowser.

The government estimated that under the tax, households’ weekly expenses will rise by around $9.90, which includes $3.30 for electricity and $1.50 for gas.

On average, households will receive $10.10 per week in assistance.

The Federal Government expects the carbon tax will increase the average household energy bill by up to 10 per cent in the first year.

This is their forecast for carbon only and doesn’t take into account that future price increases will also include other costs, such as higher network charges.

“This is due to the uncertainty of trying to identify the actual cost impact.

“As the carbon pricing actually crystallises in 2012-13, the forward budgets if required, will be adjusted accordingly.”

Ms Hicks expected the cost of construction projects to increase more than CPI. “For the 2012-13 financial year, the Economic Data and Policy Development Unit of Municipal Association of Victoria estimated the Local Gov-

ernment Cost Index to be 3.90 per cent,” she said.

“The forward budgets, in some instances can be particularly challenging in that expenses have generally been adjusted at less than the Local Government Cost Index projections as well as Consumer Price Index forecasts.

“It is expected that productivity gains will be required over the coming years to offset the resulting cost pressures.”

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Protesters greet desal deadline

By Simone Short PROTESTERS met at the Victorian Desalination Project site in Wonthaggi on Sunday, signifying the day the plant was originally scheduled to be complete.

Around 30 members and supporters of Watershed, a group against the desal development, gathered to voice their concerns for the environmental impact they believe the plant may have in the Bass Coast.

Watershed vice-president Jessica Harrison said despite a “few annoying interchanges with the security guards”, the protest went well.

“We are making the point, strongly, that Aquasure won’t have our trust until they install permanent

environment monitoring in the ocean off the desal site,” she said.

“In other countries, there has been an orange red tide from the chemical effluent expelled by the plant. We don’t want to see the Bass Coast in a similar condition.”

Ms Harrison said the protesters were also intrigued as to whether the overdue deadline was collecting penalty payments.

“Aquasure seems to have done some clever footwork and claim that they do not owe any penalty payments to the Victorian Government,” she said.

“As the contract is secret, we are unable to verify exactly how they have managed to save themselves $1.8 million per day, but it seems very strange considering any other construction project would have a

contract which had penalty payments automatically built in.”

The group protested for a few hours, listening to a speech from Watershed president Mark Robertson, who explained the monitoring the community is doing along the Powlett River and for whales along the coast.

“It was a nice reunion for everyone, even though it was very cold,” she said.

“We never thought that when we were originally evicted from the site that we’d be here three years later still looking at an unfinished project. The flood waters that we had to go past when going down to the site underline what a disaster the whole project is.”

Representatives from Aquasure did not react to the protest.

POLICE BRIEFS Slabs stolen THIEVES stole eight slabs of mixed drinks from the InverlochKongwak Football Clubrooms last week.

Between 7.30pm last Wednesday and 12.30pm last Thursday, offenders entered the clubrooms via a rear door and stole the drinks from the bar fridge.

Anyone with information should contact Won-

thaggi Police on 5672 1222.

Liquor theft A BURGLARY occurred at a shop in Bass Highway, Grantville between 2am and 4.40am last Sunday.

Three offenders used a vehicle to reverse into a roller door to the premises, gaining access and stealing bottles of Jack Daniels and Jim Beam.

The offenders also unsuccessfully attempted to open a safe.

Anyone with information can contact Senior Detective Paul Burns at Bass Coast CIU on 5672 1222.

Booze thieves TWO people were caught stealing alcohol from a Leongatha business last week.

Around 4.20pm last Tuesday, a 34-year-old female and a 39-year-old male, both from Inverloch, were caught stealing from a licensed premises in Anderson Street.

The male has been bailed to Korumburra Court on July 19, while the female will be summonsed at a later date.

Surf club burglary OFFENDERS broke into the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Clubrooms through an unlocked door last week.

Between 4pm on Sunday, June 24 and 3pm on Monday, June 25, offenders located a ground floor door left unlocked by club members who attended over the weekend.

The offenders entered the building and forced open the grille surrounding the bar.

Police said it appeared that drawers were opened, but nothing was stolen.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5672 1222.

No trust in Aquasure: Watershed members and supporters were out in force on Sunday, protesting for their environmental concerns caused by the Victorian Desalination Project in Wonthaggi.

Illegal building A RUBY man was fined $4200 for extending his home without a building permit.

The man faced Korumburra Magistrate’s Court last week where he pleaded guilty to building without a building permit in 2009.

The court heard the man built an 8m by 8m living area along with a 11m by 8m garage/workshop.

His solicitor told the court the man has worked in the building industry for more than 20 years and that there was no

question about the standard it had been built to.

But the magistrate said, in imposing fines and costs totalling $4200 with three months to pay, “he knows the system… but he went around it anyway.”

Matthew Patterson, South Gippsland Shire Council’s municipal building surveyor, said the building permit system is critical to ensure that new building work provides appropriate levels of health, safety and amenity by complying with Victoria’s building legislation, codes and standards.

“Undertaking building work without a building permit is a significant offence that could result in large fines against the offender,” he said.

“The building permit system also protects consumers by ensuring people who undertake the work have the appropriate qualifications, skills and insurances.”

Council is responsible for administering the Victorian Building Act 1993, and these powers include undertaking prosecution for significant breaches, such as this.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 9

CFA quiet on lodge

By Jacob de Kunder THE Country Fire Authority has neither confirmed nor denied it may be interested in building a new fire station on the site of the former Masonic Centre in Leongatha.

Key tourist attractions in the Bass Coast: Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher (third from right) toured the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine last Thursday with Cody Nelson, Bass MLA Ken Smith, Hannah McKittrick, Georgia Butterfield and Friends of the State Coal Mine volunteer Steve Harrop.

SES boost Bass Coast to attract Chinese INVERLOCH State Emergency Service will receive $5000 to help keep the coast safe.

Bass MLA Ken Smith announced last week the Victorian Government would provide a Marine Safety Grant to the SES to support operations.

Mr Smith said the funding will provide much needed financial support to assist Inverloch SES in maintaining critical services.

“The Coalition Government recognises the tireless and ongoing effort of the volunteer members of the Inverloch SES, who provide critical 24 hour emergency response for Bass Coast,” he said.

“This funding is important in maintaining search and rescue operations in Bass Coast and will benefit boaters by providing a safer environment.

“Inverloch SES operations have been selflessly serving the Bass Coast Region for over 37 years, assisting boaters in times of distress and

also educating boaters on safe practices. I’m proud to support such a worthy service.”

The Marine Safety Grant is provided to volunteer Maritime Search and Rescue (MSAR) organisations to support a range of operational activities including: • general costs associated with operating MSAR vessels; • costs associated with operating MSAR radio equipment; • costs associated with training members; and • costs associated with meeting MSAR standards.

Minister for Ports Denis Napthine said the Coalition Government was committed to improving safety outcomes on Victorian waterways.

“Maintaining safety in our local ports and on our coastline is a priority and not something to be compromised. Providing funding to volunteer search and rescue operations will enable operational costs to be met and contribute to safety initiatives throughout the state,” Dr Napthine said.

By Simone Short THE BASS Coast will feature in an upcoming State Government initiative to attract Chinese tourists to Victoria.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher MLA revealed details about the government’s plan during a visit to the area last Thursday. Following a tour of the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi, Ms Asher said key tourist attractions such as the coal mine and the Phillip Island Nature Reserve would be included in the Victorian China Tourist Strategy (VCTS).

Chinese tourists currently have the highest expenditure in the state’s tourism sector, contributing over 800 million per annum.

The government however, hopes to increase this figure to over $2 billion with an advertising campaign to be launched in China by Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu this September.

Ms Asher said she was interested in future developments planned for a range of attractions in the region to accommodate the growing industry.

“The general region saw an increase in tourist numbers in both domestic overnight and international overnight in the past year,” she said The tour commenced at the State Coal

Mine, where the minister met with Parks Victoria manager Braxton Laine, assistant manager Greg Mattingley and members of Friends of the State Coal Mine for an update. Ms Asher said she was considerably impressed with the updates to the mine, having last visited in 1996.

“It has changed massively since then,” she said.

“Significant funding from the State and Federal governments really brought out the potential of the mine. The history is so interesting, added to the fact it was once an actual, working mine. It’s a real piece of history.”

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Students Representative Group, consisting of Hannah McKittrick, Georgia Butterfield, Cody Nelson and Nathan Bramley, met the minister and accompanied her on a tour of the mine.

After the coal mine, Mr Smith accompanied Ms Asher to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum, the Phillip Island Nature Park, the Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm and Panny’s Chocolate Factory.

Mr Smith said the minister completed her tour of Bass Coast with knowledge of the award-winning tourist attractions on offer in the Bass Coast.

“We are so fortunate that we have these and many more wonderful businesses which attract tourists to our region,” Mr Smith said.

The CFA wanted to build a station in Bair Street and last week applied to th the Victorian Civil Administrative Admin Tribunal (VCAT) (VCAT in a bid to overturn Sou South Gippsland Shire Council’s Counc refusal to grant a perm permit.

The CFA did not return The Star’s ca calls before going to print.

The Masonic Maso Centre is located on a large block nearby, at the corner of Church and Bruce streets.

The site will be auctioned on Friday, July 20.

The rare investment opportunity in a perfect town centre location is set to draw buyers.

Zel Svenson from Elders Leongatha said there has been a buzz around the site.

“We’ve certainly had a lot of enquiries,” she said.

“Whether they amount to anything, my guess is as good as yours.”

The 1830sqm block is zoned as Residential One and may lend its self to

clearing for units.

However the 530sqm building is stable, and sports two large hall areas and a number of smaller rooms.

“I’ll be very interested to see what happens on the auction day,” Ms Svenson said.

Communityspeculation is rife of what the site could be used as.

Some have suggested that it could solve the lack of long term parking in Leongatha but council’s director of development services, Phil Stone said that was unlikely.

“There’s no discussion at this end about it all,” he said.

“I don’t think it will come up particularly at the moment because council is pretty committed to getting this budget done and focusing on this year getting up to election time.

“I seriously doubt that anything will happen there.”

Others have speculated that it may be a good site for the CFA station since they have been rejected from their proposed Bair Street site by council.

For more information on the site contact Zel Svenson on 0438 636 290 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

Under the hammer: agents Don Olden and Zel Svenson have had a lot of interest regarding Leongatha Masonic Hall going up for auction.

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CANCER Council Victoria is calling on all Victorians to buy a daffodil on Daffodil Day (August 24) and in doing so, grow hope for the 78 people diagnosed with cancer across the state each day.

The daffodil remains a symbol of hope for those affected by cancer, hope for better treat-

ments, hope for more survivors, and hope for a cancer-free future.

This year, blooms of daffodils will be available at over 350 street stalls manned by 1550 volunteers, at Coles supermarkets and a range of retailers across the state.

This year the Cancer Council will also introduce a brand new fundraising element in the lead up to Daffodil Day called Non-A-Thon.

Non-A-Thon is a quirky new fundraising activity encouraging Victorian office workers to “do nothing, to do something about cancer”.

The premise is simple: clock off an hour early from work and donate that hour’s wage to the Cancer Council.

For further information or to support Daffodil Day, visit www.daffodilday.com.au or phone 1300 656 585.

THE building at Mount Eccles which housed school number 3298 will be turning 100 this year. It opened in August 1912.

To celebrate this milestone, Mount Eccles Hall will hold a reunion over afternoon tea from 1.30pm to 4pm on Sunday, August 5.

The hall committee is inviting former students and teachers of the school, previous owners of the house and anyone else who has a connection with the building to get together to reminisce and look back on its fascinating past.

Static displays and a projected presentation will include letters, the plans for the school building and

photographs of its early history, as well as more recent pictures showing the renovations.

For more information or to RSVP, phone Pat Spinks on 5668 6365 or email patandjimspinks@ gmail.com Entry is by RSVP and a donation to Mount Eccles Hall for its ongoing maintenance.

Everyone attending is invited to bring a plate for afternoon tea.

JUDY Hughes, the school crossing supervisor at Inverloch Primary School, has been nominated for The School Crossing Supervisor of the Year award.

This is a great achievement and highlights Judy’s dedication not only to her position, but to the Inverloch Primary School as a whole.

The awards night is being held at Rydges Hotel in Preston on Friday, July 13 from 6pm.

On behalf of the whole school community, Inverloch Primary School would like to wish Judy all the best in the awards. Regardless of the outcome, they know they have the best crossing supervisor there is.

SOUTH Gippsland Young Farmers are once again hosting a speed dating night for 18 to 35-yearolds.

Last year’s event was a highly successful affair, with two couples still together after swapping numbers after two minutes of conversation.

Could the love of your life be in attendance?

There’s only one way

to find out and that’s to go to the Meeniyan Bowls club on July 21 at 7.30pm.

A measly $15 will get you a barbecue dinner so that you can check out your future partner’s table manners. Drinks will be available at bar prices.

To register or for further info, please contact 0407 476 368.

SOUTH East Victoria’s top commercial and residential builders were recognised last Friday night in Traralgon at the Master Builders Regional Building Awards for outstanding projects in the region.

Beach House Constructions won best sustainable energy home for a project at Inverloch and TS Constructions of Wonthaggi won the commercial buildings $3-$5 million category for Inverloch Primary School.

Lamaro Homes Pty Ltd was named the region’s Residential Builder of the Year for a Smiths Beach project.

THE architect of Inverloch Primary did not win a gong at the Victorian Architecture Awards on Friday.

Opat Architects was a finalist in the regional prize category, with its design of the school. The winner was the New Hammond Fellowship Centre.

RUBY Adkins was very excited to win first place at the Morwell eisteddfod as Peter Rabbit. Well done!

Back then: Grades 4, 5 and 6 students at Dumbalk Primary School in 1971.

Front: Tracy Hogan, Wendy Rintoule, Helen Appleyard, Rhonda McFarlane, Beverly Thorson, Helen Couper and Tracy Fowles. Second row: Wanda Gaskell, Simone Prain, Robyn Samson, Pam Helliwell, Sue Prain, Debra Parry and Judy Hanley. Third row: Jack Thorson, Steven Neyland, Peter Stewart, Andrew Follett, Terry Stewart, Greg Bancroft, Wayne Fowles, Peter Heppell, Robert Bright and Robert McFarlane. Back: David Sly, Col Matthews, Jeff Thomas, Paul Heppell, Kim Demarte, Steven Cook and Joe Bell.Teacher: Barry Downer.

THE Dumbalk and District Progress Association is holding a farewell sausage sizzle for the Dumbalk Primary School on Sunday, July 8 at 11.30am.

There will be a cuppa and photos at the community and historical centre on Tarwin Street. If possible, please RSVP to 5664 4344 or 5664 4288 by Thursday, July 5.

Foster boost SOUTH Gippsland Hospital at Foster will receive $280,000 to upgrade the nurses’ station and medication room, and expand the urgent care department.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan welcomed the boost, funded through the Victorian Coalition Government’s $5 million Rural Capital Support Fund.

“The nurses’ station and medication room infrastructure pose considerable risk to both patients and staff as the area does not meet contemporary building or health care standards,” he said.

“The nurses’ station will be redesigned to provide improved access to

the urgent care department and the floor will be restumped to remove an existing OHS issue relating to a trip hazard from an uneven floor.

“The medication room will be increased in size from four square metres to nine square metres to accommodate two staff members and allow for a medication preparation area, a larger drug safe, a larger drug fridge and for ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ sinks as per current health standards.

“The urgent care department will be expanded by 12 square metres to accommodate an additional treatment bed and larger storage area for equipment.”

Have say on transport PUBLIC and community transport information sessions will be held in Foster, Leongatha and Korumburra next week.

The sessions will clarify the transport linkages available for residents to access their medical, educational, employment, shopping and social needs in South Gippsland.

Co-ordinator Fred Boreham said the Transport Connections Committee worked hard to strengthen community cohesion by overcoming transport isolation. Typically, residents in our smaller communities are most impacted.

“But transport isolation does not only affect people living in outlying rural areas – it also affects people living in town,” he said.

“Many have problems just physically getting down the street to grocery shop or participate in social activities such as senior citizens clubs or going for coffee and the movies.

“The good news is that there are several options that include ride sharing, community and medical transport, mobility scooters, cycle paths as well as the conventional services such as taxis and buses.

“It’s about quality of life and not having to withdraw from everyday activities due to lack of mobility and transport options.

“This discussion could even include improvements to travel routes for those people reliant on cycling, electric

scooters or walking paths.”

Officers from Veterans Affairs, council’s community services (HACC), Westernport Road lines (V/line operator) and South Gippsland Regional Taxis will attend to advise on their services and program, and to answer questions.

These meetings will be conducted at: Foster Hall, Tuesday, July 10, 10.30am to 12.30pm; Leongatha Memorial Hall, Wednesday, July 11, 10am to noon; and Korumburra Library, Wednesday, July 11, 2pm to 3.30pm.

Free bus transport and lunch/afternoon tea will be provided, but you must book in advance on 5662 9324.

For more details, check www.southgippsland.vic.gov. au, or call Fred on 5662 9324.

Yet another SESI payment SESI creditors have received a further payment, three years after the South Gippsland financial firm entered turmoil in 2009.

Receivers KordaMentha released their 14th distribution to 5300 creditors, totalling $5.6 million.

The distribution rep-

resents a return “of approximately 83 cents in the dollar”.

Mark Uebergang of KordaMentha told The Star further distributions are likely but was unable to comment further.

KordaMentha were appointed receivers and managers of SESI on February 11, 2009.

Creditors were owed about $178 million.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 11

Down deep: the four-wheel-drive submerged at the end of the ramp.

Milk prices sour

By Sarah Vella MILK prices for the new season have opened up to 8.5 per cent lower on last year’s price.

Mishap spoils fishing AN early morning fishing trip came to an icy end for a Traralgon man last Thursday morning.

The drama started around 7am when the man launched his boat from the middle boat ramp at Port Welshpool.

He jumped back into his Nissan four-wheel-drive to drive away when the car stalled and slipped into the water, off the edge of the ramp.

The car was quickly fully submerged in the icy water with the driver inside. Panicking, he escaped through the

driver’s side window, wet, freezing and in a state of shock.

Locals saw what was happening and quickly raced to the man’s aid.

A tow truck was called to retrieve the car.

Local fisherman Luke Anedda launched his fishing boat to take tow truck driver Peter Mayo to the sunken vehicle.

Mr Mayo dived into the icy waters to tie a tow rope to the vehicle.

The car was retrieved and the fisherman was uninjured.

Cancer relay honoured THE South Gippsland Relay For Life has been presented with an award from Cancer Council Victoria at the recent Relay For Life Victorian Summit.

Winning the Hope Award, the relay was commended for excellence in recognising cancer survivors and carers in the community and supporting them at the local Relay For Life.

Relay For Life strives to bring communities together to fight back against cancer and support those having a cancer experience, be it directly their own or that of a loved one.

The South Gippsland event, held in Dumbalk in April, had nearly a quarter of all participants take to the track for the inspirational

opening lap.

“We’re extremely proud to have won the Hope Award,” Walter Aich, chair of the volunteer organising committee said.

“We’re so happy we could contribute to the efforts of Cancer Council Victoria and spread the message of hope in the fight against cancer.

“Funds raised by Relay For Life events are vital for the Cancer Council and for the work we do in the South Gippsland wider Victorian community,” To find out more about the next South Gippsland Relay For Life event, or ways in which you can help, please phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au .

Murray Goulburn, Burra Foods and United Dairy Power announced their prices in the past week.

Murray Goulburn Co-operative told suppliers the opening farmgate price of $4.50 per kg milk solids was 8.5 per cent down on last year’s opening price of $4.92.

Max Jelbart, president of the South Gippsland branch of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria, was prepared for the announcement.

“There had been plenty of comment around the opening price and it may have even opened a few cents higher than people thought,” the Leongatha South farmer said.

“It is still going to put a lot of pressure on a lot of farms. There might be some upward movement throughout the year, but not a lot.

“What was interesting though, is that no other company released their opening price until Murray Goulburn did.”

Mr Jelbart said while farmers are always trying to optimise their milk production, it will prove difficult in South Gippsland’s wet conditions.

“At the end of the day, the more milk that goes through Murray Goulburn, the better the price will be; it will determine the milk price for everyone,’ he said.

“We will continue to optimise our position and look at it as we go along. We have plenty of cows to calve in the winter. If it dries up, it will also influence what we are going to do.”

External influences will continue to impact on the region’s dairy farmers throughout the coming season.

“There has been a bit of an increase in grain prices over the past few months, which has influenced how much grain farmers can buy in,” Mr Jelbart said.

“If the dollar was at 80 to 85 cents, it would have a huge impact on the milk price, but it’s not

there so we have to deal with reality. The Euro has become weaker as well, so any imports out of Europe will be more competitive.”

Murray Goulburn managing director Gary Helou said the price was influenced by recent significant falls in world dairy prices caused by increased milk production in key dairy export countries, as well as the high Australian dollar.

“Our forecast end-of-season milk price for the coming year is a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg milk solids,” he said.

“Our market forecast includes the contribution from the $100 million in savings that we have committed to remove from our cost base.

“We are forecasting to continue to increase our milk collections in the coming year which will grow markets, revenues and improve asset utilisation.”

Mr Helou said that despite the recent market weakness caused by increased milk supply, international dairy demand remained strong.

“Milk supply to Murray Goulburn increased by approximately four per cent in 2011-12 and we are actively seeking more milk from our current supply base and new suppliers.

“During the season, if market conditions allow, Murray Goulburn will pass on ‘step-ups’ to all supplier/shareholders supplying us at that time.”

Burra Foods’ price equated to a weighted average available price of $4.55 per kg milk solids for the 2012-2013 season.

Grant Crothers, chief executive officer, said: “This price is above the opening price range recently provided by Dairy Australia, and our closing price outlook is also higher at $4.80 to $5 per kg of milk solids.”

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

United Dairy Power’s average opening price will be between $4.88 and $5.19 kg milk solids depending upon production curve.

UDP collects milk from Gippsland, northern Victoria, southern NSW, western Victoria and more recently commenced recruiting suppliers in South Australia.

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Hear us Peter Ryan IT SEEMS that to really appreciate what you have you sometimes need to leave it behind.

After almost two months away from Mirboo North, it has been incredibly uplifting to return and soak up the beauty of this area in which we live.

How sad it is that there are mining companies out there that are prepared to even contemplate the associated practices for this type of mining in an area that provides an almost

perfect environment for farming and food production.

I’m sure the fact that it is an area of incredible natural beauty wouldn’t even rate in their search for the last dregs of natural resources.

We can only hope that common sense will eventually prevail and these incredibly dangerous practices will be stopped by the sheer weight of protest and disapproval displayed by the community.

But why do we have to go through such a process?

We seem to have reached a stage where federal and state politicians are more concerned about winning the next election

E D I T O R I A L Scrap carbon tax THE long debated carbon tax is here.

Life does not feel any different, at least until we start paying for groceries and receiving bills.

The Federal Government has estimated the average household will face an increase in weekly expenses of around $9.90, with electricity bills to rise by $3.30 a year, gas by $1.50 and food by 80 cents.

That may not sound like much, but over the year that equates to an extra $171.60 on electricity, $78 on gas and $41.60 on food, a total of $291.20.

Of course there will most likely be price increases in fuel, car servicing and other bills as businesses begin to realise the impacts of the tax and pass these on.

The average household is expected to receive $10.10 a week in government payments to offset the tax, or $525.20.

Yet the full financial impact of the carbon tax remains unclear. All we receive from the government are advertisements in the media referring to the household assistance package with no reference to the only reason we are receiving it is due to the carbon tax.

Unlike the Goods and Services Tax, which was a blanket charge, the cost of the carbon tax is largely a mystery.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard hopes the tax will encourage Australians to make environmentally friendly choices in order to save money and ultimately reduce carbon emissions.

However, what can the average Australian really do? Are we hamstrung and being charged for the honour?

We can choose electricity generated by wind power perhaps, but there is a strong argument wind turbines produce substantial carbon during construction and are not terribly efficient anyway.

We could all install solar panels on our roofs but given the lack of sun in southern Australia, such technology could not surely satisfy our energy needs year round. The cost is largely prohibitive too.

We can grow our vegetables but how many people own enough land and have the time to sustain themselves on backyard produce alone?

There are some actions we can take to have a minor impact on our personal carbon emissions, such as walk to work where proximity permits, car pool, turn powerpoints off and swap produce.

Ultimately, however, we need massive changes to make a difference, particularly effective renewable energy for industry, home and transport, the banning of construction of energy inefficient buildings and manufacture of electricity guzzling appliances.

How many useless products are made from oil consuming plastics that soon end up in landfill? Lots, and such junk should be banned too.

Furthermore, how can the government justify effectively charging Australians for greenhouse emissions when at the same time, the government is exporting coal and gas, and to countries such as China that really are major polluters?

This smells of hypocrisy and gives credence to the Coalition’s claim the carbon tax is merely a form of revenue raising.

The carbon tax is being implemented at a time when Australians have few choices available to them to avoid the cost impost.

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than representing their constituents.

Peter Ryan’s comment that any drilling would be “modest” is just pathetic. Show some ticker Peter and tell us that you will do all you can to make sure it doesn’t happen!

As more and more people start to notice the continuous decline in roads and infrastructure throughout the shire, we are all watching a shire CEO determined to create the largest shire administration team ever assembled, then no doubt he will, like his predecessors, move on to even greener pastures.

We vote, pay our rates and our taxes on just about everything, but it seems only our councillors are prepared to try and protect us from the often unfathomable decisions made at all levels of government.

Ian Bristow, Mirboo North.

Represent R people Peter Ryan SO Peter Ryan has emerged from his besieged Police Ministry bunker to issue a statement on coal seam gas (CSG).

It seemed at first to say the right things, but parts of it are worth a closer look.

As for his claim landholders’ rights would remain a priority in the consideration of exploration licences, pardon? The horse has more or less bolted on that one.

Mr Ryan said The Victorian Government would not allow planned on shore drilling for coal seam gas to damage the Gippsland water tables.

He continued: “Under no circumstances would we as a government, and I as leader of the Nationals, ever countenance the prospect of the remotest risk to our water tables. That will never happen while we are in government.

“Our farmers are a vital component of Gippsland’s and Victoria’s community and economic base. They are the best in the business. That situation will be protected and enhanced by our government.”

Well, everything’s all right then. Peter, his party and gov-

ernment will do whatever is necessary to protect farm land in South Gippsland. But wait.

He said if the companies choose to proceed to the production stage, they would need to apply for a mining licence, which would involve extensive community consultation and would involve substantial environmental assessments.

He continued a licence would involve meeting the National Partnership Agreement on CSG and “independent expert scientific advice”.

Hang on, what happened to the “remotest risk” bit? And will that be the same “extensive community consultation” that DPI have until now failed to deliver with CSG exploration?

And please tell us that, whatever the “National Partnership Agreement” is, it and the “expert scientific advice” will not involve any people who thought it was safe to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sorry, Mr Ryan, having an each way bet on this is not good enough. You either represent your constituents on this or you don’t.

What people down this way want from your government is a decision that no applications for the CSG mining in South Gippsland will be approved, and for the companies holding current exploration licences here to be told that they are wasting their time and money.

Cam Young, Mirboo North.

Spending too high CR FAWCETT said he would write about council’s achievements over the next few months (The Star, June 19).

Well, considering how many staff are employed by council, that should be a lot over a four period.

Here is a short list of some of council’s achievements (sic): • councillors (July 2011) voted in the 15 year projected budget document containing a six per cent annual rate increase for the next 15 years; and • councillors wanted to vote out several of the historic pools within the shire but for

a huge public outcry voted in an amendment that just about guarantees some closures; • after the CFA stated that they needed a new station or they would consider leaving Leongatha, councillors voted against them building on their own land.

• councillors voted in a huge increase in staff and thus the accompanying salary bill (about two thirds of our rates go to wages now).

But they did listen to lots of people express their concerns on these and other matters.

Some things the councillors did not do: • put much money into fixing roads; • change anything of consequence in the budget after the annual month long deliberations; • fix Dollar Road; and • address legitimate farmer concerns in the rural strategy.

Some things they are planning to do in the next four years if elected: • spend approximately $3.5 million per year from 2014 on new unspecified buildings; • slightly increase spending on roads; • keep increasing the rates by almost six per cent per year; • probably close some pools; • do nothing to get the State Government to reduce rates for rural people compared to Melbourne people; and • fix lots of potholes!

I would like to put on the record here and now that I am standing for council because I believe the present group of councillors, in the main, need replacing.

Inflation is around two per cent. South Gippsland Shire Council’s budget documents show we have surplus money each year for the next 15 years, far greater than the value of the rates increases, so why is the extra three per cent council seems to want so hard to reduce?

They can make the rates increase for next year three per cent and the money not collected would reduce the surplus next year from $3.9 million to $3 million – not a problem.

Don Hill, Wild Dog Valley.

Openness vital

IT IS wonderful to see such openness from Mr Alan Brown regarding his achievements whilst in State Parliament.

I hope that for the sake of the Bass Coast voters that he will elucidate on his business interests and land holdings within the council boundaries.

Just so that if his team is successful, the residents will not be faced with re-zoning issues of any of Mr Brown’s related interests.

David Blum, Glen Forbes.

Climate change

IN response to Andrew Chapman’s views in “Angry over free hall use”, The Star, June 26.

Council has a legislative requirement to plan for the future and mitigate risks within our community.

Climate change is one of the many risks council is bound to consider through the principle of risk management.

It is council’s focus to plan for a vibrant and sustainable future for Bass Coast, an area recognised for its natural assets.

The council did subsidise the cost of the hall hire charges for the two recent forums organised by Groundswell, a local community group committed to raising an awareness of these issues.

It is not unusual for councils to support the efforts of community groups that contribute to community awareness and debate on issues of community interest.

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor, Bass Coast Shire Council.

No council recognition

I RESPOND with interest to the article,

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VOXPOP! VOX What type of shop would you like to see open in Leongatha?

I’m not really sure, but probably a shop that sells nice shoes and groovy clothes.

I would like a young person’s clothes shop like Supre or Cotton On.

Tamika Scouller, Korumburra

Emily Darmanin, Meeniyan

A Continental Deli would be great. Continental foods are varied and interesting.

Julie Cantwell, Korumburra

I am a bit of a clothing person, so a nice clothing shop for mature women would be good.

Robyn Layton of Kongwak, with granddaughter, Ruby Katz.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 13

“Constitutional Move,” in The Star on May 29, 2012 revealing the past and current actions of the Bass Coast Shire Council to support the local government structure to be included in The Australian Constitution.

What negative and dictatorial actions and council decisions (that is Draft Local Laws No 1 Neighbourhood Amenity and Holiday House Information Pack) has this shire council done to support and be accountable to its local ratepayers?

It states in the article, “The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is pushing the inclusion so the Federal Government can fund local government directly. The aim is to attract bipartisan support for a referendum by 2013.”

As a former Casey councillor, I cannot support or endorse the recognition of the 79 Victorian councils considering the local municipal metropolitan and shire councils are illegal under The Australian Constitution, with the majority of Victorian voters under the previous ALP Kirner State Government which introduced a referendum in 1988.

In this, 66.96 per cent of Victorians opposed the local government structure as the official third tier of government.

Under these conditions, why are we Victorians supporting the current illegal local government structure, its 79 councils, the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)? I say no to local government recognition and push for the removal of the illegal third tier Victorian local government structure.

Paul Richardson, South Gippsland Community Watchdog, Korumburra.

Spending justified I REFER to the article published in last week’s local press in which Mr Brown makes a number of claims about the 2012-13 proposed budget.

I would like to set the record straight on a number of matters he raises.

“The budget will place an unfair and unreasonable burden on ratepayers”.

The average rates and charges per property in the Bass Coast Shire are $1317 and are proposed to increase by $78 which amounts to a $1.50 per week increase.

The latest available data shows that council has the 15th lowest average rates

and charges per property of the 79 municipalities in Victoria.

“A huge number of people will be hit with rate increases of between 10 per cent to 20 per cent” due to a revaluation of properties.

In reality, the increase in total valuations is 5.3 per cent and council proposes to increase rates in the dollar by 0.8 per cent so it’s difficult to understand the basis of Mr Brown’s comment.

“The council could have easily kept the rate increase under four per cent” due to “the surplus carried forward, the supplementary rates and abandoned special charge schemes”.

The surplus carried forward is due to the sale of land on Phillip Island in 2012-13 which is earmarked by council to finance works on Phillip Island in the 2013-14 budget.

Supplementary rate revenue is built into the budget to provide services to new ratepayers and residents that come to live in the shire during the financial year.

I would like to remind Mr Brown that Bass Coast is the fastest growing shire in regional Victoria and the fifth fastest growing shire out of a total of 79 Victorian shires.

We must be prepared for this growth. Additional rates from newly developed properties will not fully fund the need to increase services.

Given that a reduction of rate increases from 5.9 per cent to four per cent would decrease the average rate and charges per property by only 50 cents per week, council feels this money would be better utilised for the collective good of our community.

“Of recent years they (council) have spent millions of dollars on extensive computer and IT upgrades”.

This statement is incorrect. Council has spent very little in computer and IT upgrades over the 17 year life of the shire. The systems currently in place have been stretched to the limit and this is why a review of their adequacy is being done.

“The budget allows for employment of someone new for half time per week to establish an off leash area for dogs….Surely this is a joke”.

The establishment of these areas needs to be properly done involving legal compliance and community consultation. The relatively small expenditure for this project is expected to be covered from dog registration fees and not rate funds.

I hope that the provision of correct information helps to provide a balanced perspective when assessing the council budget.

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor, Bass Coast Shire Council.

Coal criticism C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Korumburra Landcare Group on their work to restore the Moloaki Creek (The Star, June 26, 2012).

Landowners across Gippsland have established an ongoing tradition of working to care for water courses, reduce erosion, improve water quality, benefit the environment and provide wildlife habitat.

Contrast this with the current destruction happening at Yallourn where the Morwell River, shifted to allow open cut coal mine expansion, has been breached.

Over June the artificial river course has collapsed leaving the river running into the mine. Imagine the impacts to users downstream - the sudden, unnatural changes in flow, the pollution from coal dust and machinery oil!

Probably it is causing erosion upstream as well.

The scale of this destruction undermines the work of individual landowners in caring for their properties and the waters that run through them.

With climate change, extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent and will place greater pressure on shoddy ‘patching’ of the catchment.

Open cut coal mines take land and drainage from communities, agriculture, and ecosystems.

They contribute to land subsidence, pollution and, worst of all, climate change. Brown coal is not a low-cost source of energy; it comes at an enormous and unsustainable cost.

Kate Walsh, Koonwarra.

Reason to worry DEPUTY Premier and Nationals leader Peter Ryan has told South Gippslanders not to worry their heads about CSG exploration.

There’ll only be a few conventional test bores, he said, and “Don’t you worry about that”.

That’s what they told landowners in Queensland and NSW. That’s one reason why Queensland and NSW farmers are so angry.

CSG exploration stage two is far more intrusive and environmentally challenging than a mere handful of conventional small diameter bores.

And it’s pretty likely that if the companies think stage

one is worth the trouble, then stage two will follow as night follows day.

Mr Ryan’s government colleagues would hardly be talking up the prospects of brown coal and CSG if they believed the companies scrambling to get exploration licences were on a wild goose chase.

And by the way, Deputy Premier, it’s not brown coal that the companies expect to give them CSG, but deposits of black coal, as were mined at Korumburra and Wonthaggi in years gone by, before underground mining of those deposits became unprofitable.

As for “unconventional” prospects for brown coal, it seems something called underground coal gasification, or UCG, could be on the agenda for that.

Mind you two of the three pilot UCG plants in Queensland were shut down by their regulators after benzene and other nasties were found in the monitor bores. Not to worry; there wasn’t any benzene found in the Kingaroy water supply, luckily!

As the Senate Committee stated emphatically, landowners were shocked profoundly shocked in fact - when they discovered that CSG exploration stage two means deep wells extracting lots of saline water, which

has to be stored on site or piped away, gas extraction (more pipes), trucks up and down 24/7, work camps all this can come with CSG exploration as well as CSG mining, for which planning approval has to be obtained - unlike CSG exploration.

CSG exploration is in the hands of the companies and a few DPI officers whose experience in this area is pretty minimal.

South Gippslanders have reason to be worried and more famers are likely to join the Lock the Gates group as a result.

Wilma Western, Leongatha.

Money wasted I WOULD like to challenge Aquasure’s CEO, Mr Chris Herbert, on his statement last week.

In another fanciful page propaganda ‘update’ Mr Herbert has played on words in trying to mislead us on how good the desalination plant is, and how wonderful it is all going.

Based on recent talk that Aquasure would be fined about $1.8 million a day due to non completion

by July 1, Mr Herbert stated this was “incorrect”.

The fact that the consortium will not be receiving $1.8 m/day from the State Government until completion, works out to the same net result. Aquasure is currently losing $1.8 million a day while the State Government is effectively saving $1.8 million a day (based on our knowledge of the contract, which of course has never been made public).

Thus it is still a penalty. And how can Aquasure survive this penalty, unless further deals have been cut with their financiers or State Government at our expense?

What Mr Herbert also fails to mention, is that it was also a contractual requirement to complete works within the given time-frame.

When the current State Government came into power and declared they would look at any way possible to stop the desalination plant, they came back declaring the contract was “watertight” (how ironic!).

At this point, they should therefore be able to cancel the deal, cut our losses, orchestrate a better way to use the white elephant, and address Melbourne’s water issues the way they should have been: recycling, conserva-

tion, storage and possibly the Tasmanian pipeline.

These millions and billions of dollars being shuffled around in legal fees, inflated wages, a farcical EES, etc., may seem a little abstract on paper, but when you transform the loss to real people in their day to day lives, perhaps we can feel the immense wrong.

As other contributors have previously referred to, imagine the raw, tangible and immediate help this wasted money could have been to the people and community organisations that really need it.

Full-time carers who have to beg for a day of respite, younger disabled people who are forced into aged care facilities because we cannot provide alternative care, overcrowded classrooms, refugee assistance, to name a few.

Somebody should be held accountable for launching this bad idea and making it untouchable.

It is at best gross incompetence, and at worst based on political, personal or financial gain. Surely this warrants a Royal Commission?

Suzanne Heislers, Kilcunda.

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Spread rate burden Inverloch chases tidy award

INVERLOCH is featuring in this year’s Tidy Towns Awards.

The South Coast Access Alliance has been nominated for an award for protecting and enhancing the environment through the Better Beach Access Project.

Dan Poynton from GippSport and Cathy Giliam from Bass Coast Shire Council showed judge David Moncrieff what their everyday actions have achieved to make Inverloch a better place to live, play and access the beach as a result of the Alliance’s project.

Council entered the Better Beach Access Project, which last year hosted an International Day of People with Disability beach festival at Inverloch.

The day attracted about 175 people of which a large percentage had a disability, many of whom had never been able to access the beach before.

The beach festival provided the participants the opportunity to try a range of 10 beach sports/ activities.

The South Coast Access Alliance through the Better Beach Access Project has campaigned and advocated for improved beach access across the shire.

As part of the project, the alliance was successful in funding two brand new all-terrain wheelchairs which they have donated to

By Brad Lester

A COUNCIL candidate ca is hoping the State Government G will ensure residentia residential ratepayers will not meet a fund funding shortfall expected from any changes to farm rates.

Making impression: Dan Poynton, Access for All Abilities program manager for GippSport takes Keep Australia Beautiful Awards judge David Moncrieff for a ride on the Inverloch beach. Mr Moncrieff is testing one of two Hippocampe wheelchairs funded for Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires. the community to Bass Coast and South Gippsland shire councils.

The 2011 winner of the Tidy Town of the Year award for Victoria was Mornington. This year’s winners of the KABV Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards will be announced in Mornington on Saturday, September 22.

Changes to the Victorian Road Rules VicRoads advises there are changes to the Road Rules, effective as of 30 June 2012.

Not blocking crossings To enhance pedestrian safety, the rule to keep intersections clear has now been extended to include crossings.

A driver must not enter a children’s crossing, a marked foot crossing, or a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond the crossing is blocked.

An exception applies to crossings without traffic lights, where there is a pedestrian crossing immediately before the intersection. Drivers can enter the crossing to get a view of approaching traffic after giving way to all pedestrians.

Stopping at tram stops The rules regarding giving way at tram stops have been clarified to cover the different types of tram stops, such as those with safety zones.

When the tram doors on your side of the road are open and there is no safety zone, drivers and riders must wait at the rear of the tram until the doors close and the road is free of pedestrians.

A safety zone is an area of the road at, or near, a tram stop that has yellow safety zone signs and a traffic island or pedestrian refuge to provide passengers with a barrier between them and the road. Riders and drivers may pass a tram that is stopped at a safety zone stop.

Heavy vehicles and portable warning triangles There are changes to the distances that warning triangles need to be placed by the driver of a heavy vehicle (with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 12 tonnes) that has stopped or has a fallen load.

For more information visit vicroads.vic.gov.au

Don Hill of Wild Dog Valley is standing for South Gippsland Shire Council at council elections in October.

He has advocated for changes to the farm rating system to lessen the burden on farmers.

Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell last week introduced legislation into Parliament today, giving her the power to set and enforce new guidelines on differential rating.

Mr Hill said: “With the government legislating presumably they will also provide some money to ensure that residential ratepayers do not make up the difference from the amount farmers receive.”

He thinks all shire residents pay too much compared to Melbourne ratepayers.

“If you want action from councillors then make the change and install people who can make things happen,” Mr Hill said.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of corporate services June Ernst said council would watch the progress of the proposed legislation change as it progresses through Parliament.

“South Gippsland Shire Council appreciates the concerns of farmers and currently has a lower differential rate for farmers than for residential, industrial and commercial categories of land,” she said.

“Other concessions are also in place for our farmers, including only applying one municipal charge where farmers have multiple farming properties.”

Bass Coast Shire Council communications officer Melissa Hayes said council has discussions with farmers about rates and the differential rate charges.

“If a Bill is introduced that changes the Local Government Act and legislation related to this, then council will abide by that legislation,” she said.

In the current council budget, farmers are able to access a significant rebate through our Land Management Rebate Scheme. This money helps farmers with the expenses they incur undertaking

sound land management practices.

“The mayor (Cr Veronica Dowman) will be meeting with the farmers group shortly to discuss a proposal to assist them with the challenges of farming sustainability.”

Victorian Farmers Federation president Peter Tuohey welcomed the changes.

“This should be good news for farmers, given many of us are paying far more than our fair share of the rate burden,” said.

“One in four of Victoria’s 48 rural and regional shires rate farmland using the same or higher differential rates than residential land. That’s just grossly unfair.

“How is it that a farmer pays three to five times the rates of a business in town, when they both earn the same income.

“Hopefully Ms Powell’s announcement means we can get some balance and consistency back into the rating system so all farmers get a fair go.”

The government has promised to develop guidelines on the use of rating differentials in consultation with the public over the next six months, so they can be used in the 2013 budget process.

Mr Tuohey said the VFF would work closely with the government on developing the differential guidelines.

The VFF has long argued Victoria’s rating system is unfair as it is based on the valuation of land and its improvements.

This means there is an assumption that those who own higher valued assets have a greater capacity to pay.

The VFF is also running a local rates campaign including a survey which found: • 25 per cent of the 48 rural and regional shires across Victoria rate farmland using the same or higher differential rate than residential land; • farmers often receive more than one rates notice, increasing their individual rate burden beyond what is represented in budget data; and • compared to some business and industrial rate payers, farmers receive no added services for higher rates paid.

Farmers outraged

keeping victorians connected

FARMERS are seething after the Bass Coast Council’s draft budget revealed rates income will increase by 5.9 per cent.

“We’re extremely disappointed with the draft budget released by the Bass Coast Council this week,” Victorian Farmers Federation president Peter Tuohey said.

“Local landholders have spent years working with the Bass Coast Council on fairer rates and the council just hasn’t listened.

“There needs to be more pressure on councils to run more efficiently and keep their expenses in line.”

Phillip Island farmer and VFF member Bill Cleeland said a group of local farmers had made a case to the council for a farm rate differential, but it had been ignored.

“The Farm Rate Action Group has been working with the council since before the last budget to try and deliver a fairer rating system,” he said.

Mr Cleeland said this was the second year the Farm Rate Action Group had been disregarded by the council.

“We have been asking for a farm rate differential but the council refuses,” he said.

“It’s just not good enough. Rates increases over the past few years are outpacing our ability to earn revenue from our

land. It severely impacts our viability.”

An independent agency appointed by the Bass Coast Council said rates have risen by 289 per cent on Phillip Island and 148 per cent on the Bass Coast mainland since 1995.

Over the same period, dairy, lamb and beef prices have only increased by 20 per cent, 61 per cent and 85 per cent respectively.

“Farmers have good reason to request a farm rate differential. Under the 2011-12 budget the Bass Coast Shire earned the dubious distinction of having the highest average farm assessment in all of Victoria,” Mr Cleeland said.

“Enough is enough. The Bass Coast Shire needs a fairer rating system.”

The Farm Rate Action Group will be providing a submission to the council in response to the draft budget.

The failure of Bass Coast Council to implement a farm rate differential comes as the State Government announced it would set new rules on council differentials.

Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell introduced the Local Government Legislation Amendment Miscellaneous Bill 2012, which gives her the power to set and enforce new guidelines on differential rating.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 15

Mayor’s message Cr Warren Raabe

THE Community Services Directorate held their six monthly directorate meeting last week, outlining their key activities and what lays ahead for them in the next few months.

You will all have heard views about how rates could be better spent in South Gippsland, and where financial savings could be made, and while this directorate spends an $11 million budget each year, more than half of that cost is funded through government grants.

The directorate covers community strengthening, recreation and accessibility, aged and disability services, immunisation, maternal and child health, pre-school and playgroups plus sustainability and waste management.

Some big ticket items have been wrapped up in community services over the past couple of months, and they include: • Mair Crescent has been identified as the preferred site for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre, and following council’s endorsement last week, we are now able to proceed with designs and apply for government funding for this project which is likely to cost $4.7 million; • the shire’s Active Ageing Plan 2012-16 was also endorsed for public exhibition last week. The plan recognises that 24 per cent of our shire’s population is over the age of 60 and this figure is projected to increase to 39 per cent over the next 20 years. The plan aims to put older citizens firmly on council’s radar; • the Advancing Country Towns project has developed eight project initiatives that will improve the economy of the Lower Tarwin district.

• The State Government has invested $890,000 in this project over four years, with the expectation that we will use it to leverage other funding opportunities. There is real optimism in the community about what might be possible through this project. The first project will be officially announced by Minister Ryan at the end of July; • council has agreed to bring the management of the Koonwarra landfill in-house and we will be recruiting in the next few months. This decision will save council more than $1.1m, compared to the cost of engaging a contractor, over a 10 year period. It is an example that demonstrates that while staff levels and efficiencies may increase, costs can be reduced; and • we are also actively pursuing ways to save $48,000 per year on our street lighting costs.

Cr Warren Raabe, mayor.

South Gippsland pp Shire briefs THE train at Coal Creek Community Communit Park and Museum is back on track – literally. The train has been closed since a derailment incident but mayor Cr Warren Raabe declared the train was now operational.

CR David Lewis honoured the late Mike Curley for his community work. Mr Curley died on May 26 aged 75. “He was a great community person and belonged to many community organisations,” Cr Lewis said. Mr Curley was president of Woorayl Lodge Committee, a water board member and citizen of the year.

THE bravery of Australian soldiers will be recognised by the planting of a Lone Pine at Mossvale Park near Berrys Creek this winter, as a result of a decision by the Mossvale Park Advisory Committee, Cr Lewis said.

COUNCILLORS have given away most of their discretionary funds in the past financial year, with unused funds returning to general council spending.

Most recent allocations were to Toora and Welshpool kindergarten to buy bookshelves and puzzles (Cr Jeanette Harding $100 and Cr Kieran Kennedy $100); YAAIL artists collective for sponsorship for exhibition (Cr Kennedy $400 and Cr Harding $200); Port Welshpool Working Group to buy paint and equipment to repair tennis court lines (Cr Harding $200); and Toora Community Hall and Library to buy a trolley (Cr Harding, $248).

Donations were also made to Venus Bay Angling Club for sponsorship for a boating information day (Cr Kennedy $360); Nyora Public Hall Committee to replace a fan (Cr Jennie Deane $630 and Cr Raabe $220); Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society to fill potholes at showgrounds (Cr Bob Newton $300), South Coast Soccer Stars Soccer Club to help install a synthetic cover for the cricket pitch during soccer season (Cr Raabe $176) and Leongatha Community Preschools Centres to help buy new chairs (Cr Mimmie Jackson $650 and Cr Jim Fawcett $350).

AN UNNAMED road off Balook Street at Mirboo North will be known as Bennett Lane. The lane is named in honour of Dr George Frederick Bennett, who moved to the town in 1930 after buying the practice from Dr Webb.

Dr Bennett established the first bush nursing hospital in Mirboo North and the premises still stands today at 4 Ridgway. Dr Bennett used the unnamed laneway to enter the premises. The Mirboo North Historical Society recommended the lane be named after Dr Bennett.

No luck at auction A LEONGATHA farm offered for sale for the first time in 100 years passed in at auction on Friday.

Under the hammer: auctioneer Michael Wrigley, being assisted by Murray Holderhead and Andrea Wrigley, at the auction last Friday.

Auctioneer and agent with PBE Real Estate, Michael Wrigley reproperty, M Maxwell’s ceived many enquiries about the property ll’ Hill, Hill offered in two lots.

“We really just have to wait and see what will happen on the day.

Both parcels have quite realistic reserves. The owners are quite keen to meet the market,” Mr Wrigley said.

“There are three or four interested parties here, but until they put their hands up, you don’t know.

“Properties like these don’t tend to come onto the market that often and when they do, they not only generate a lot of interest, but they also set the benchmark for similar properties in the area.”

Lot one attracted several bids, which opened at $800,000. The vendor then exercised their bid and the property was passed in at $1 million.

Lot two opened with a vendor bid at $250,000 and did not attract any further bids. The lot was also passed in.

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World enjoys Rotary spin-offs LEONGATHA Rotary Club raised $34,000 through three major projects alone, benefiting South Gippsland and abroad last financial year.

New board: Leongatha Rotary Club president Nick Dudley (third from right) and his board, from left: Kerry Pritchard, Colin McKenzie-McHarg, Danny O’Neill, Col Byatt, Sue Dutton, Ed Carmody, Kaz Hughes, Michael Delaney, Paul Beck, Jim McNiven and Kerrie Baker.

Those projects - Prom Country Art and Photography Show, Supper Dance and Show’n’Shine - complemented the Kenyan Dairy Project, which has attracted donations of more than $20,000.

That project, overseen by Rotarian Michael Malone, runs a dairy in Kenya attached to an orphanage and school.

Outgoing club president Paul Beck noted the club’s prosperity is due to the right balance of work and socialising.

“What a year it has been. Our club confrom strength to strength,” he tinues to go fr said.

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• Christmas Toy Appeal, $400; • Schoolies Alternative Students to Philippines, $500; • Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup, epilepsy donation, $500; • Rotary District 9820, Ride to Conference, $5900; • Leongatha Youth Clinic, pharmacy donation, $500; • Rotary International, foundation contribution, $2500; • Rotary Club of Phillip Island, Tibetan village project, $500; • Red Cross, annual donation, $500; • Disaster Aid Australia, donation, $800; • Woorayl Lodge, donation to new lounge, $4800; • Leongatha Ambulance Station, stair chair, $3500; • youth exchange, $2290; and • MUNA, RYPEN and RAIC, $700.

The club held a well supported mental health awareness night that is set to become part of the club’s calendar.

Mr Beck said the club was on its way to achieving goals in its five year plan ending 2015, including: increasing membership, increasing commitment to Rotary Foundation and club fundraising, interesting guest speakers, making dinner meetings fun and providing community service.

Membership has risen to 43, with six new members in the past year.

The club runs a debating competition between Leongatha’s three secondary colleges and the Turkey exchange project is in its third year.

Exchange student Leonie Albers returns to Germany shortly and Annika Ruokolahti arrives from Finland in July.

Koonwarra’s Libby Panther is now in Switzerland.

New president Nick Dudley is the 60th person to lead the club.

“Leongatha club is an exciting club because we are light hearted but we still get the job done,” he said.

He will be assisted by his new board: president elect Kerry Pritchard, secretary Sue Dutton, treasurer Danny O’Neill, immediate past president Paul Beck, sergeant at arms Kaz Hughes, director of service projects Jim McNiven, director of public relations Kerrie Baker, membership secretary Colin McKenzie-McHarg, vocational director Michael Delaney, Rotary Foundation director Ed Carmody and director for international projects Col Byatt.

The outgoing board was: Mr Beck, immediate past president Col Byat, sergeant at arms Jim McNiven, treasurer Gordon Morrison, secretary Kerry Pritchard, club administrator Nick Dudley and board members Colin McKenzieMcHarg, Danny O’Neill, Kerrie Baker, Ed Carmody and Kevin Taranto. ► More photos in Social Scene on page 40.

Mayor’s message Cr Veronica Dowman

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BASS Coast Shire Council’s draft budget process is the opportunity to gain an understanding of how council funds are to be allocated in the forthcoming financial year.

There has been discussion and concern about council’s proposed rate rise and it is understandable that people want to know how their money is being spent.

The average rates and charges per property in the Bass Coast Shire are $1317 and are proposed to increase by $78 ($1.50 a week) or 5.9 per cent in 2012-13.

Council considers that the 5.9 per cent increase in average rates and charges per property is a reasonable outcome given there are increased costs in labour, materials, supplies, electricity, gas and fuels to provide services and an increased population to service.

Put simply, council is faced with increases in the cost to supply services and infrastructure, and a growing shire requiring more of these things.

We have been asked on the one hand why we haven’t considered curbing costs to keep rates down. Then, on the other hand our community expects council to improve, not reduce services and infrastructure like drains and well used facilities.

In fact, the organisation has been finding savings through a business planning process, which has helped to keep this rate rise moderate. This process involves the examination of every Council service in order to determine if the service should continue and if so, what the most cost effective ways of providing them are.

In addition, a regular monthly report is presented at council meetings and sets out cost savings. Since 2006, a total of $1.3 million in savings has been reported.

Council has weighed up the priorities to be funded and they are found in the draft budget.

Unlike many places in the world, Bass Coast Shire Council is in a sound financial position and we are experiencing growth. We need a budget to support this, and I believe that Council’s 2012-2013 budget and average rate rise of $1.50 a week is a responsible proposal.

You are invited to make a written submission on any proposal contained in the draft budget up to 5pm on Tuesday, July 24. For more information go to www. basscoast.vic.gov.au or call 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor Bass Coast Shire Council.

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Mining wins over health: protestors A GROUP opposingg coal ccooal oa seam gas has called on a government department to put public health ahead of mining.

Tell us all: Neil Rankine and Sarah Myhill of Stop It post a freedom of information request to the Department of Primary Industries.

Leave signs alone PEOPLE are urged not to touch road signs in the wake of recent flooding.

South Gippsland Shire Council issued the plea last week, after rushing to install signs to warn of water over roads.

As water receded, council spokesperson Jeannie Hicks reported several instances where “well meaning members of the community” removed flood warning signs to indicate the road was safe to travel.

These signs should only be removed by council staff, Ms Hicks said.

“Although the water may have receded, there could be damage to the road surface, and unsuspecting drivers, following those who have removed the signs, could be confronted with unforeseen dangerous hazards that are capable of causing serious accidents,” she said.

“Council does not formally re-open a road until it has had a post flood inspection.

“We appreciate that this can be frustrating for those who have been inconvenienced, but our priority is community safety.”

Information on road openings and closures for both state and council roads can be accessed from the Vic Roads website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Along with the SES, we urge motorists to not drive through any flood waters,” Ms Hicks said.

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Access to the information is only available to Victoria Police and only in situations where personal safety is at risk.

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WOW, that’s good LEONGATHA Primary School children sure are a talented lot.

If anyone needed proof of the fact, it was on display at the school’s recent WOW (Watching Others Work) expo – an event that shows off student projects to friends and family.

Costume drama: student Siobhan Beecroft did her WOW expo project on Bollywood.

“The WOW expos xpos are so that when kids do all these hese projects they have a purpose, something mething to work towards. But it alsoo has a family element to it,” principal ipal Rob Higgins said.

“It gives family and friends the knowledge of what they’ve done and what they can do, and is just a great

thing for friends and family to be able to celebrate what they’ve done.

“Parents can sometimes live in isolation, not knowing what to expect. But for children to be able to say, ‘I’m going to do this to show off to my parents,’ is a really powerful thing.”

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“These officers and volunteers are working in treacherous conditions, often in the dark and have in many cases given up their personal time and plans at a moment’s notice to assist the community.

“Respect of the above protocol will make their jobs safer and easier.”

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The group, Stop It, has asked the Department of Primary Industries whether it supports the hhealth the t mining i i ahead h d off th lth off th people of Bass Coast and South Gippsland.

The group claims mining and burning of fossil fuels, is killing many more people in the Latrobe Valley now, than the road toll, and pondered whether this was the future for the rest of Gippsland.

Last Wednesday, group members Neil Rankine and Sarah Myhill launched freedom of information requests for access to health impact considerations from the DPI. “We are looking at other legal avenues that enable us to get information about the impacts of minerals exploration on our community, because the Mining Act and the way it is administered by the DPI don’t ensure we get the information we think communities should be entitled to have,” Mr Rankine, of Wonthaggi, said.

Drilling techniques, chemical use, noise and vibration, dust and water quality, heavy metal and other toxins in the by-products from coal seam gas mining and open cut coal mining are being targeted.

“The health costs of extracting and burn-

ing fossil fuels amounts to billions of dollars already, and will balloon out with leakages and proximity to farming communities if we let this take off,” Mr Rankine said.

“These are called ‘externalities’ by the miners and they aren’t factored into the miners’ costs. costs Unfortunately these costs wind up being carried by our health services and individuals suffering.”

The group is questioning whether these issues were being considered by the DPI under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act. “It is just untenable that the only state government body charged with deciding if mining goes ahead appears to ignore potential human and animal health concerns,” Mr Rankine said.

“While the Mining Act will allow an assessment of whether the miner or the landowner can make the greater economic return from a parcel of land, we have no way of knowing whether health issues are properly considered before giving the go-ahead.”

Fellow group member Sarah Myhill said lobbying was not happening in isolation.

“We are joining together with similar groups state wide to seek a fairer assessment of whether such mining is really in all our best interests,” she said.

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Through the wardrobe doors IT’S time to get ready for the next magical production from Leongatha Lyric Theatre, which opens in just two weeks on Friday, July 13.

Narnia, the stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, will be brought to life on the stage by a talented young cast.

Lyric Theatre’s Peter McAlpine is thrilled with how the production is coming together.

“We chose this production because it has so many great roles for children. We haven’t really done a production for kids since Grease or for really young kids since The Wizard of Oz,” Mr McAlpine said.

“The lead child characters range in age from eight, to 17. Out of 34 cast members, 21 are kids.”

Narnia tells the story of four ordinary children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie who discover a wardrobe in Professor Digory Kirke’s house that leads to the magical land of Narnia.

The four children enter Narnia at a time of high adventure and come away with lessons of courage, selflessness and wisdom that will help them grow.

The children help King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia to save the world from the evil White Witch, who has reigned over the land of Narnia for a century of perpetual winter.

The production team for Narnia includes Scott Miller who is directing his first show with Lyric.

Colin Chandler is music director, Cheryl Connor is choral director and Tania Chalmers is choreographer.

Charles Gruen has been cast as Aslan and Lauren White will be playing the White Witch.

The lead roles for children are Peter, who is being played by Ayden Westaway who is 16.

Kate Ball, 17, is playing Susan, Tom Barker, who is 12, will play Edmund and Morgan Anthony, who is just eight, has the role of Lucy.

Suit up: costume creators, Peter McAlpine and Heather Drury, with set designer Neil Warren as Mr Beaver.

Youthful cast: Kate Ball and Morgan Anthony will star as Susan and Lucy in Narnia.

Man behind the story

THE author of The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963), was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day.

His major contributions in literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim.

He wrote more than 30 books, allowing him to reach a vast audience and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year.

His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia.

CS Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland, on November 29, 1898.

Throughout his life, Lewis was known to his family and friends as “Jack”, a nickname he coined for himself at the age of four after the beloved neighbourhood dog Jacksie died.

Lewis had one brother, Warren Hamilton Lewis (1895–1973).

On May 20, 1925, Lewis was appointed fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University, where he served for 29 years until 1954.

During his time at Oxford, Lewis went from being an atheist to being one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th century; 1931 marks the year of Lewis’s conversion to Christianity.

He became a member of the Church of England. Lewis cites his friendship with JRR Tolkien, as well as the writings of the converted GK Chesterton, as influencing his conversion.

Also while at Oxford, Lewis was the core member of the now famous literary group “The Inklings.”

This group was an informal twice-weekly gathering of friends which included Tolkien, Hugo Dyson, Charles Williams, Dr Robert Havard, Owen Barfield, and Nevill Coghill, among others.

The meetings took place on Mondays and Thursdays.

Monday meetings were held at a handful of local pubs, including The Eagle and Child, known to locals as The Bird and Baby and The Lamb and Flag.

Thursday meetings were held in Jack’s room.

Source: www.cslewis.com

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Young talent to shine S

OME of the biggest stars in this year’s Lyric production of Narnia are under the age of 18.

Ayden Westaway, Kate Ball, Tom Barker and Morgan Anthony are the four child lead actors, playing Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy.

Morgan Anthony, at age nine, is performing in her first stage production for Lyric. She is playing Lucy Pevensie, one of the first to go through the magical wardrobe into the world of Narnia.

“It has been really good. I just need to work on not turning my back to the audience,” Morgan said.

Morgan tore a ligament in the bottom of her foot recently and has spent the last two weeks on crutches.

“It is feeling much better now. I just have it taped,” she said.

Morgan has never sung in front of a big audience before and is looking

forward to the challenge.

“The most fun will be the dancing.

There is so much to do. My favourite dance would have to be the battle scenes,” she said.

Tom Barker is playing Edmund Pevensie. He is 12-years-old and is enjoying his first production.

“It is going better than I expected.

Learning my lines and then performing on stage is really fun,” Tom said.

“I like the set too. It is pretty good and the cast are great.

“The most challenging part is probably remembering my lines. I have never had to remember lines before, but once you get into it, it’s much easier.”

When it comes to the dance numbers, Tom admits he has two left feet, but luckily does not have too many dance moves to perform.

“Singing wise, I love it. It’s great,” he said.

“I’m a bit nervous about performing in front of a crowd, but I will overcome it pretty quickly I hope.”

Tom’s character Edmund is befriended by the White Witch, helped by the lure of Turkish Delight.

“The part where I get to eat Turkish Delight is one of the best scenes because I do actually like to eat it, and probably the battle scenes,” he said.

Tom said that this really is a show for everyone; “it’s going to be a great performance.”

The role of the older Pevensie sister, Susan, has gone to 17-year-old Kate Ball.

“It is going really well so far. It is a lot of fun and there is just so much energy,” Kate said.

This is not Kate’s first role for Lyric. She played an overweight French poodle in the one act play, A Dog’s Life in 2011.

“This is my first lead role. I really

like the cast. Everyone gets along so well which makes it even more fun,” she said.

“There are some really great songs and I am loving the battle scenes. They have such great intensity.”

When it comes to opening night, Kate is not at all nervous, simply excited.

“I am looking forward to having a lot of fun, singing, dancing and acting.

I am also looking forward to the audience enjoying the show,” she said.

“I have been working really hard on the songs. This is my first singing role, so I am working extra hard in that area.

“I think everyone should come and see Narnia. It has so much energy and enthusiasm. It will be a great show.”

Ayden Westaway is stepping out of the orchestra pit and on to the stage in his first acting role with the theatre company.

Ayden, who is 16-years-old has the

New world: Ayden Westaway, Tom Barker, Kate Ball and Morgan Anthony are the rising stars of Lyric Theatre and are all looking forward to stepping through the wardrobe and putting on a great show.

Creative cat: costume designer extraordinaire Heather Drury, with a member of the cast, Janie Gordon, modelling a leopard mask designed for the Lyric production of Narnia.

role of Peter Pevensie, the eldest of the four children.

“It is going pretty well for me so far. The cast and crew are really great.

It is also good having kids in the show.

It gives it a lot of energy,” Ayden said.

“Learning my lines has been pretty challenging and I am a pretty ordinary dancer, but the choreographer, Tania Chalmers has done a great job.”

As with Morgan, Tom and Kate, Ayden’s favourite scenes in the show to perform are the monstrous battles.

“They are good because there is so much energy. There are people running all over the place, it looks like a real fight,” he said.

“On opening night I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in the audience, having a good show and seeing it all come together.

“It is really hard work, but very rewarding. I would recommend it to everyone.”

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Exciting show

By Mark Eva, Lyric president

OUR musical this year is Narnia and is based on the story by CS Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Taking shape: Terry Lay, who is playing Mr Beaver and Bruce Grainger,who is playing Professor Digory Kirke, rehearse for Narnia. The little girl in the background is Morgan Anthony, playing Lucy, with members of the chorus.

Lyric has had a massive interest in the show by the youth in the area, but unfortunately we could not cast all those who auditioned.

Again we have discovered new and young Lyric members to become part of our group, who I hope will be the future of Leongatha Lyric. The youngest cast member in Narnia is only eight.

Narnia is a show that will appeal to all ages and features several families in the cast.

The young cast has been enthusiastically rehearsing, and a large support team has been

Team behind the scenes

THIS year’s Lyric production of Narnia is being overseen by a very talented and dedicated team.

Scott Miller, who will be directing the show, has been involved in theatre for over 30 years, his latest roles being with Latrobe Theatre Company as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and as Charles Condomine in Blithe Spirit.

Scott has had roles with Cardinia Performing Arts Company, Moarts and the Warragul Theatre Company.

He clearly has a passion for local theatre.

With Leongatha Lyric Theatre, he was the assistant musical director for Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream-

coat, was Mr Toad in the The Wind in the Willows and played Spider in the 2011 production of Jekyll and Hyde.

This is Scott’s first role as director for a Lyric show and he is looking forward to presenting Narnia for the Leongatha audiences.

The production team for Narnia also includes Colin Chandler as music director, Cheryl Connor as choral director and Tania Chalmers as choreographer.

A highly skilled team has been put together to manage set construction and is under the able direction of Neil Warren.

Costuming is under the watchful eye of Heather Drury, with lighting co-ordinated by Matt Saario and sound by Brett Van Hoorn.

Designers create stage magic SET design and construction for the up-coming Lyric Theatre production of Narnia has been ably led by Neil Warren.

Neil has over 30 years’ experience with Lyric productions and is a life member.

Neil has been assisted by Peter Weston who has provided many hours of labour and resolved many logistical challenges posed by set creation for Narnia.

Others have also been assisting Neil to create set items such as the White Witch’s castle, Santa’s sleigh and a range of other items to the usual high standard expected of a Lyric production.

The Leongatha Men’s Shed group has also provided valuable assistance with construction of sets and carrying out maintenance on the Lyric sheds.

The costumes department has had their hands full with this production, due to the large number of animal costumes that need to be created.

Costume co-designer, Peter McAlpine said that there is still some work to be done.

“We have a huge stockpile of fabric that we can build from in our costume department. We also have recycled some coats to make some of the costumes,” he said.

“Some of the more challenging cos-

tumes that we have had to produce are the masks for animal characters. My limitations have been stretched.

“We had seven more masks to create over the weekend, but apart from that, all of the costumes are done. There are some bits and pieces like shoes and things that we will do over the next week.”

With only two weeks before the opening show, the cast will have to get used to wearing their costumes and masks at dress rehearsals, starting this week.

Peter has had the help of some very talented people to create the costumes and outfits.

Heather Drury is the co-designer, who Peter said without whom the costumes would not have the amazing quality and imaginative designs that they do.

“We can bounce things off each other and come up with solutions. The co-operation between the two of us has been really good,” he said.

“Others involved in the costume crew include Glenda Smith, who has come on board with Lyric to help out with the costumes.

“Bev Warman has made some of the specialty dresses for the play, including the White Witch’s dress.

“Kay Bowler and Sue Hemming have also been a great help as well as many others.”

working hard to ensure the set and costumes are of the high standard required for this great show.

The costumes as usual will be a highlight of the show and especially so for Narnia, as it requires a large number of animal outfits to be made.

Opening night, which will be a gala night, is on Friday, July 13. There are 12 shows in total over three weeks at Mesley Hall in Leongatha, including four matinee shows that may suit family audiences.

Tickets are on sale now from Mushroom Crafts in Leongatha, or you can call the ticket office. Don’t delay; book early to secure your seats for what is sure to be another amazing Lyric production.

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New look for costume studio LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre officially opened their newly renovated costume store and studio last Monday.

The building was lined and plastered and has been completely reorganised, thanks mostly to a $5000 grant received from the South Gippsland Shire Council as part of their 2011 community grants program.

Lyric Theatre life member Peter McAlpine said that the renovations have doubled the hanging and storage space in the costume area.

“Making the costumes among the renovations has been a bit tricky,” Mr McAlpine said.

“It is so much easier now for the costume department to sort through the supplies. It is a lot neater and much more organised.

“It has been a big job.”

Lyric Theatre owns three buildings in the Leongatha industrial estate.

In 1978, the group purchased a block of land at number 8 Watson Road and work began on the building in April the following year.

The completed building was at first used to store all the group’s properties, scenery, cos-

tumes and lighting equipment and also for the construction of scenery.

The group was lacking space for rehearsals and the quantity of costumes was rapidly expanding.

In 1992, it was decided a new premises was required and the small shed across the road was purchased to be used to store and create costumes, as well as a rehearsal space.

It soon became apparent that the costumes were taking over once again, so an extra rehearsal space was added on to the rear of the building, which was opened in February 2006, as the Eagger Studio.

“We are one of the very few theatre groups that has its own costume studio and rehearsal space,” David Tattersall said.

“When we first started Lyric the costumes were always done in people’s homes. The scenery and props we stored all around South Gippsland in cow sheds, halls and schools.”

As most of their costumes are made by their own wardrobe staff, Lyric Theatre has a large stock of costumes that are available for hire by other theatre groups, as well as stage properties, scenery items and lighting equipment.

Drink up: David Tattersall, Neil Warren, Peter McAlpine, Chris Perrett, Mick Dortmans, Sheryl Harris and Heather Drury celebrate the opening of their refurbished costume studio.

Looking good: Peter McAlpine and Heather Drury with one of the costumes that will be seen in the Narnia production.

Role playing: Ayden Westaway, Kate Ball and Kathy Westaway rehearsing their roles of Peter, Susan and Mrs Beaver in the Lyric Theatre production of Narnia, opening on Friday, July 13.

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Get ready for tax time LAST weekend marked the end of the financial year and the start of Tax Time 2012.

Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo is now reminding Australia’s 12.4 million taxpayers that it is time to start lodging their income tax returns.

“The ATO is committed to making the lodgment of income tax returns fast and easy. This year most Australian taxpayers who are expecting a refund and lodge electronically will have it in 12 business days or less,” said Mr D’Ascenzo.

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“If you prepare your own return, the quickest, easiest and most convenient way to do so is online using e-tax, the ATO’s free lodgment service.

“E-tax has checks and calculators to help you get it right and you can save your return at any time and come back to it later. When you are finished, e-tax will confirm that you have lodged successfully and provide an estimate of your tax refund or the amount you owe. Best of all it is free.”

The site enables users to save time and ensure their return is accurate by pre-filling their e-tax return with information the Australian Tax Office receives from one’s employer, bank, government agencies, health fund and more.

“This information is available as we receive it, with most data available by late July. All you need to do is check the information and add any missing details,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

“You can subscribe to the alerts service within e-tax which will notify you when your pre-fill data becomes available.”

The ATO has commenced developing an Apple Mac compatible version of the e-tax software. Unfortunately, due to a number of complexities related to IT security concerns and usability, e-tax for Apple Mac systems will not be available for Tax Time 2012.

The ATO will continue to develop an Apple Mac version of e-tax and work with IT partners to ensure that the underlying technology can work effectively for next year.

“If you are preparing your own tax return, remember you have until October 31 to complete and lodge your return,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

For tips on preparing your tax return, including information on how to use e-tax, visit www.ato.gov.au/etax.

Don’t stress: not sure if you can pay your tax this year or don’t know how to do your tax return? Take the worry out and visit your local accountant.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 23

Accountants to aid doctors

Tax for charity: the team at Cardell Accountants in Wonthaggi, led by principal Marcus Bond (back centre) is donating their time and talents, raising money for Doctors Without Borders.

IN THE upcoming tax season, Cardell Chartered Accountants have a goal to raise funds ffor the h humanitarian h i i organisation i i Médecins Méd i Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.

Médecins Sans Frontières helps provide impartial emergency medical assistance in more than 60 countries around the world.

Every day, field staff provide urgent medical care to victims of armed conflict, bring emergency relief in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters and fight deadly epidemics.

All staff at Cardell Accountants are going to volunteer their time and work on the weekend of August 4.

Cardell Chartered Accountants will donate all proceeds raised from the preparation of individual income tax returns prepared on Saturday, August 4 to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.

The practice hopes to raise $3000 for the cause and encourages clients to book an appointment on Saturday, August 4 to help achieve this goal.

The practice will have five interview rooms available for appointments on this day.

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DIY magic at Mitre10

Give your home a facelift: Wally Tiziani and Josie Cuman are masters of the paint department at Capeview Mitre10 in Wonthaggi, mixing a huge range of colours to achieve the perfect palette.

TOOLS and timber have, in the past, been typecast as a man’s interest. Any job involving a hammer, screwdriver or saw has been left up to the dad, husband, brother or son.

Not any more.

Capeview Mitre10 in Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Leongatha, Tarwin Lower and Cowes aren’t just any old hardware stores.

Each store specialises in being family friendly, with something for everyone.

Have you been inspired by the television show, The Block?

Can’t wait to get stuck into your own do-it-your-

self projects?

Whether you’re an experienced tradie or inspired individual renovator, there’s no need to look any further than Capeview Mitre10.

From perfectly coloured paints, tools of all shapes and sizes, easy DIY kits and garden supplies galore, everything you need to spruce up your home can be found in store.

What’s more, you no longer have to worry about keeping the kids from running amok; regular family days held at various Capeview Mitre10 stores will keep the young ones (and of course, those still young at heart) entertained with face painting, fairy floss, popcorn, a jumping castle, sausage sizzles, farm animals and more.

So with the kids kept busy outside, you can take your time choosing from the wide range of products and take advantage of fantastic specials throughout the store.

Keep an eye out for any upcoming family days and be sure to put them in the diary.

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Chosen as Drive’s Car of the Year, the Sportage combines form and function like no other, and offers sophistication, refinement, style and elegance, without forgetting practicality.

As soon as you hit the street, it’s incredible how simple this all-wheel drive, turbo diesel car is to steer.

There’s no need to fear driving a bigger car either – the Sportage has the on-road comfort of a smaller car, yet the spacious interior of an SUV. Automatically-engaging all-wheel drive senses road conditions, wheel speed and acceleration, then applies the correct amount of torque to the front and rear wheels. The result is optimum grip, allowing you to tackle any kind of road surface and gradient with complete confidence.

Rarely found in other cars, the Sportage also comes equipped with the

option of dif-lock on all four wheels, making it all too easy to drive yourself out of even the toughest of off-road conditions.

The Sportage is also economical, using only 6.1L per 100km in extra-urban surroundings, whilst also being a low emissions vehicle, releasing only 198 grams of carbon per kilometre.

The high-quality audio system, with six-CD changer, is integrated seamlessly into the front console.

There’s nothing quite like cruising along the highway belting out your favourite tune, so naturally the Sportage features a top-of-the-line audio system to make your travels complete.

Tune in to your preferred radio station, play CDs, or connect your MP3 or iPod. And there’s no need to take your hands off the steering wheel to skip tracks or stations, since everything can be controlled from the steering wheel.

You can even make phone calls and chat with friends like they were right there with you in the Sportage, with the added convenience of Bluetooth hands-free connectivity.

With the Sportage, dynamics go hand-in-hand with comfort.

Set your desired temperature and the air conditioning system automatically adjusts to maintain the optimal cabin climate, and when you can’t agree on hot or cold, dualzone controls let the driver and front passenger select their own preferred temperature.

From the moment you sit inside the Sportage, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rugged elegance, smooth surfacing, stylish functionality and, of course, the comfort of ergonomically designed seats.

With its unmistakable profile and sloping roofline that flows from front to back, the Sportage is designed to break the traditional SUV mould.

This fast paced world of ours may be getting smaller by the day, but when you’re behind the wheel of the roomy Sportage, you’ll never be left behind.

For more information about the Kia Sportage, drop into Westaway Kia in Wonthaggi, or call 5672 5652 and book a test drive today.

Sleek and stylish: the Kia Sportage breaks the traditional SUV mould with its unmistakable profile and elegant interior.

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Wonthaggi school’s got talent WONTHAGGI Secondary College’s very own stars put their talent on display last week.

As part of the school’s Talented Students Concert, the Wonthaggi Arts Centre was filled with musical performances and dance routines

on Wednesday.

Over 100 students took part in the show, performing a matinee for primary school students from Wonthaggi, St Joseph’s and Powlett River primary schools, and an evening performance for friends, family and community members.

Above, Ahoy there me hearties: Sheona Bugbird, Jess Paulson, Maria Gatto and Brodie Sanderson performed a pirate medley as part of Wonthaggi Secondary College’s intermediate band.

Left, Musical students: members of the intermediate and senior school bands Jayde Gray, Jett Dalmau, Brittney Taylor and Chelsey Alexander.

Student rockstars: Weston Sparkes, Joel Chapman, Travis Chapman and Fergus McKittrick, otherwise known as The Blanks, put on a show at the talent concert.

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Young artists display masterpieces

By Simone Short YOUNG artists in the region had their chance to display their artworks at the first ever Bass Coast Youth Art Show.

The show was held by UnitingCare Gippsland at the Wonthaggi Town Hall last week.

Supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council, the show featured 28 artists aged from 12 to 25-years-old, with works ranging from digital art, paintings and drawings, to sculptures and photography.

The artworks were judged by local artist and art teacher Janice Orchard, as well as the public’s vote for best artwork.

The idea of a youth art show originated from the two young curators and artists themselves, Jasmin Gardien and Hayley Miller, who understood the difficulty artists faced

getting their work displayed, even in their home town.

UnitingCare Gippsland’s Youth Development Worker, Allison Fry, was given the job of making their dream a reality, and said she couldn’t have been happier with the result.

“It was unbelievable; the talent some of the artists have at their age is just amazing,” she said.

“It’s so hard for any artists, let alone young artists, to have their work displayed to the public and have it judged by someone like Janice Orchard. They felt it was sort of priceless; it gave them confidence being accepted into an art show, and showed the public the quality of the talent that young people in our community have.

“It was really important to them and they loved it.”

Bass Coast Mayor Cr Veronica Dowman attended the art show closing last Wednesday night, where

she presented awards to winning artists and praised the quality of all the entries.

“This is a fabulous event and council is proud to support it through our Youth Services funding,” she said.

“The standard of the exhibitions is exceptional and we have some great talent in the Bass Coast.

“I congratulate each and every one of you.”

Ms Fry said she hopes the art show will become an annual event.

“I definitely would love it to be an annual thing, and all the artists would love it too,” she said.

“We’ve got a couple of young artists that may have gotten a career start from it; people have offered to have their works put up in hotels and galleries, so hopefully that’s the start of something for them.”

Young artist: Luke Rohner received an encouragement award for a selection of his artworks at the Youth Art Show.

Talent in the Bass Coast: voted the public’s favourite, Rex Kane-Hart shows off his artwork Lost Valentines at the Youth Art Show last week.

No horsing around: Hayley Miller, with her magnificent horse sculpture, was one of the curators of the art show, and hopes it will become, an annual event in the Bass Coast.

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Idyllic lifestyle property

A rare opportunity to own a 13 acre parcel of land, this charming three bedroom home sits on the outskirts of town and is available through Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. See page 30 for details.

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Genuine vendors moving on S

ITUATED on a sought after 13 acre parcel of land, this three bedroom home is situated approximately 4km from town on a sealed road, handy to both Korumburra and Leongatha.

Featuring renovated kitchen with large stainless steel gas cooktop and electric oven, dishwasher, attractive walk through bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet plus there is a second toilet in the laundry.

A naturally lit dining area and open plan living room with reverse cycle air conditioner and wood fire provide a contemporary living space to enjoy the peaceful setting and sliding doors to a covered entertaining area are great for entertaining.

All bedrooms boast built-in robes, reverse cycle air conditioners and garden views.

A double garage accommodates vehicles and has been partly altered to be a home office or retreat.

Great infrastructure exists for

the hobby farmer with tank water, bore water to troughs, 7.5 x 18m machinery shed, 7.5 x 16m four bay Colorbond shed with power and stockyards.

Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to purchase small acreage so close to town.

LEONGATHA Location: 395 Andersons Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 2 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

134 acres, good home

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OCATED on McPhail Road, just off the South Gippsland Highway half way between Foster and Yarram, is this 134 acre farm.

Half the property at the front is sandy loam and 10 acres of bush, while the back half runs to heavy peat flats.

Also featured are a five paddocks laneway, water by windmill and bore troughed to each paddock, dam and large tank.

The older style weatherboard home

has been very well maintained and comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining and family room with a further large sitting room, open fire, gas heating, power and phone connected, front and back verandahs and an outside deck for entertaining.

Other improvements include cattle yards, two roomed shack, hay shed, machinery shed and a double car port.

Priced under $3400 per acre.

Call Alex Scott and Staff on 5662 0922 or Brian Rodwell on 0438 031 566 to arrange an inspection.

HEDLEY Location: 90 McPhail Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $450,000 – offers invited Agent: Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha Contact: Brian Rodwell on 0438 031 566

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Position, personality and price – a winning threesome!

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ESTLED between two of the “top streets” of Leongatha – Ogilvy and Jeffrey, quiet Somerset Court takes advantage of no through traffic, and exceptional proximity to shops and schools.

LEONGATHA Location: 2 Somerset Court Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 1 Price: $285,000 - $310,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

In fact, the attractive playground over the back fence ensures minimal neighbour exposure, and a “wide open spaces” outlook with distant hills beyond.

The stylish, open plan living space and easy access from house-to-garden-to-shops strongly suggests that this particular property, in the bowl of the court, will suit a retired couple, or those seeking a townhouse-style property.

Built in the level-roof style typical of the era, the ceilings are surprisingly high, giving the interior an airy and classy feel.

A beautifully light kitchen has oodles of cupboard space.

A pantry wall opposite the fridge, island bar and dishwasher all contribute to this excellent hostess fit out.

A comfortable living room, with big windows, and a warming gas log fire in a setback brick hearth, looks out to the colourful front garden.

A clever floor plan has the laundry conveniently off the kitchen (why don’t they do that anymore?), with the toilet and main bathroom adjoining.

A separate hallway leads to the three bedrooms, all of decent proportion, and with built-in robes.

A small en suite to the main bedroom provides separate shower, and second toilet.

There is an extra living space – call it a sun room – off the kitchen, permitting meals or a book in the winter sunshine overlooking a pretty back garden that is sufficiently well established to keep you occupied, yet not too much work if gardening is not your style.

A paved driveway, carport, oversized garden shed and secure fencing complete the outdoors.

There are quality blinds throughout, attractive creamy cottage décor, split system air conditioner, and plenty of storage for linen, boots and more, strategically positioned throughout.

There is scope to modernise: the style of this property will respond well, but really, there’s no need to alter a thing. Priced and positioned to please, and with personality abounding, this one is worth a look.

Just right in Cartwright!

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UCKED near the bowl of a rare court position in Meeniyan, this neat three bedroom home will bbe jjustt right i ht ffor firstt hhome bbuyers.

Northern, elevated orientation and light, spacious rooms are the basis of the home. There is a big lounge with wood fired heater and a split system air conditioner. A neat and practical kitchen features a stainless steel upright stove, and

MEENIYAN Location: 4 Cartwright Court Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 1 Price: $210,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

a meals area adjoining the living room.

There are three generously sized bedrooms, a well presented bathroom with separate shower recess, roomy laundry and spacious back garden.

Whether this is for you to live in, or an investment portfolio addition, its neat appearance and big light spaces will certainly tempt you. Walk to town, bus stop, and rail trail. A great opportunity in delightful Meeniyan.

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A great place to raise a family T

HIS almost new Colonial– style home is ideally located in a well-sheltered and sunny position amongst other new stylish homes.

It overlooks extensive parkland complete with children’s playground and lovely rural views.

It is the perfect environment for children to safely play and ride their bikes in.

The home is light-filled and welcoming.

Gleaming hardwood floorboards flow through from the wide front entrance hallways to the spacious open-plan living room.

The lounge and family/meals areas feature large windows which capture the winter sun and glass double doors lead out onto wide wrap around verandahs.

A raised ceiling in the lounge adds interest to the room.

The sparkling hostess kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, gas hotplates, electric oven and range-hood.

The house is full of surprises.

Additions such as a hand-held extension tap over the double kitchen sink, the numerous storage cupboards dotted throughout the home and the carefully se-

lected vanity units in both bathrooms are just a few.

Along the wide hallways are three generous- sized bedrooms.

These all have extra large built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and quality carpets and blinds.

The main bedroom has a private entrance and comes complete with stylish en suite, walk through robes and more storage space.

The third bedroom is situated in such a way as to allow it to be used in a variety of ways: as is, as an additional lounge room, a study or home office.

Both the family bathroom and laundry are spacious.

Other features include a gas boosted solar hot water service and reverse cycle split system air conditioner. Internal access is available from the large double garage, which is large enough to include workshop space.

This lovely fresh home is perfect for those wanting a compact, low maintenance block without compromising comfort and space inside. It really is as good as new with nothing to spend.

It is simply a matter of moving in and enjoying this delightful home.

Full of appeal.

LEONGATHA Location: 6 Floraston Drive Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 11088331 Price: $349,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate - SOLE AGENT Contact: 5662 2220 NEW LISTING

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ET in a quiet location, with native trees and beautiful gardens, this brand new four bedroom home is ideal.

This home comprises a large master bedroom with an en suite and walk-in robe, three large bedrooms with built-in robes and a beautiful bathroom with separate bath.

There is access from the double garage though to a study, with a lovely outlook.

Separate living areas, a large open kitchen with a 900mm stove, cook top and dishwasher, dining and living space with sliding doors to an alfresco area protected to enjoy all year round also feature.

Ducted roof heating and a large air conditioner keep the temperature perfect no matter the weather.

A low maintenance back yard completes this property.

INVERLOCH Location: 4 Blue Wren Way Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Price: $525,000 Agent: Alex Scott and Staff Contact: Melanie Playdon on 5674 1111

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New car bonus with brand new unit

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HEN you buy a beautiful brand new unit, receive a brand new Nissan Micra car absoUnit Three - 3 bedroom, double garage $249,000 Unit Four - 2 bedroom, single garage $229,000 Unit Five- 3 bedroom, double garage $249,000 Unit Eight - 3 bedroom, double garage $255,000 Unit Nine - 3 bedroom, double garage $249,000 Unit Ten - 3 bedroom, double garage $249,000

lutely free - no tricks, no catches absolutely free.

This genuine offer is only available until July 10 this year, so there is not much time to lose.

Secure today with a $500 initial deposit and pay the balance to 10 per cent on approval of finance.

This generous offer is available to all buyers including investors.

The car will be supplied by Edneys of Leongatha and is a trendy Nissan Micra ST Automatic.

Northside Villas is a quality complex of two and three bedroom units and prices range from $229,000 to $255,000.

All villas include floor coverings, win-

dow furnishings and light fittings.

Any villa can be finished in 45 days.

Just bring your furniture and move right in.

For investors, there will be good return on your investment and negative gearing against your personal income which includes depreciation of property.

Depreciation schedule provided for free.

For your convenience the stockdale and Leggo office will be holding a series of open for inspections opening daily from 1pm to 2pm on Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6.

We are available anytime by appoint- New home bonus: John O’Connor from Stockdale and Leggo in ment, just give us a call on 5658 1500.

Korumburra shows off a brand new Nissan Micra, offered absolutely Opportunity only knocks once, so don’t free with the purchase of a Northside Villa before July 10 this year. delay.

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The complete family home and tradie’s heaven A RURAL lifestyle property only 10 minutes from Leongatha and 12 minutes from the beach is this fabulous, well maintained, five bedroom, rendered brick veneer home.

Set amongst prime pastureland with uninterrupted views, this beautifully renovated home can accommodate the growing family.

The home is very spacious with two separate living areas, central solid wood heater, and newly renovated kitchen with

LEONGATHA SOUTH Location: 85 Cross Road Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $615,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: Barry Redmond on 0418 515 666

walk-in pantry.

The bedrooms and main bathroom are located separately from the living areas.

The fifth bedroom could easily convert to a home office with a separate outside access.

Recently replaced floor coverings and feature wall rendered with warm earthy tones can also be found in this home.

The extensive shedding would appeal to agricultural contractors, tradesmen or the hobby farmer.

Nothing to do – just move in.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 37

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

Spend a little more time pursuing short term goals - they can be yours by the end of the week. Rivals are using new tactics, but don’t try to beat them at their own game.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

Seeking appraisals is highlighted, but sell nothing until you have checked with several authorities. A family rift may deepen unless you are willing to make at least the first two moves.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

A decision involving principles dominates this week. Follow your own advice over that of well meaning friends. Financially, this is a good week and your intuition is strong.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

A face to face encounter with someone you have avoided could take place on the weekend. News from overseas is unexpectedly encouraging. Your financial forecast shows signs of gradual recovery.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

Yours is the role of mediator, settling disputes among family and colleagues alike. Pets can figure in the picture - you may adopt one or vice versa. Romance is upbeat through the weekend.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Forecasters are not reliable as you may like to think. If in doubt, refer to past history. Ideas may come under fire - absorb the criticism before stating your case.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Do not expect to coast on recent success. To prosper now, inventiveness is your keyword. Emotional ups and downs are settling. By the end of the week everything will be smoother sailing.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

This is your week. Any financial slowdowns could come right by the weekend. It could be your busiest weekend ever, so after the weekend take a breather.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Ideas not fully developed can backfire. Care and thoroughness will pay large dividends. Financial suggestions are on the right track but need further clarification.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Health concerns become a priority. Take no shortcuts in this area.

Travel ideas brighten. The key now is to find an appropriate companion - you don’t have to look far at all.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

A friend’s criticism is unusually harsh, perhaps reflecting some strain he/she is under. A financially flush week, the time may be right to pamper yourself.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Take advantage of family’s unanimity, which could last all through the weekend. If dealing with other people’s emotions or finances, pursue a more conservative approach.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are a person who has splendid taste (usually expensive) an an ability to see both sides of every situation. Work on becoming more decisive - this can turn this year as far as career achievement is concerned. A relationship with a Scorpio/Pisces will strengthen.

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, July 4: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, July 6: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, July 8: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Exploring Worship; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower HC. Tuesday, July 10: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship.

ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist.

Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch.

Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist.

For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every first Sunday of the month. Sunday morning 11am 12.30pm. Fun and games, all ages, all are welcome. Phone: Ps. Chris

Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala - Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship.

Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, July 8, 10am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am.

Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday.

BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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Hall funds chase

Raising thousands

THE Nyora community faces a longer wait for council support to repair the town’s hall.

South Gippsland Shire Council is unlikely to dedicate funding to fixing the hall next fi nancial year year, despite a financial request by the hall committee’s Robyn and David Mills.

Mrs Mills said the hall leaks, and needs a new roof, carpet and air-conditioning. Extensions are also desired and the internal hall needs reconfiguration.

Council concedes Nyora is poorly serviced by community infrastructure in the face of predicted population growth.

“Council may be required to contribute capital funds during 2013-14 to support applications for State Government funds to progress the redevelopment of the Nyora Public Hall/ Community Centre,” a council budget report stated.

“There is currently no budget al- Here’s hoping: Robyn and David Mills of the Nyora Hall Committee will location for the redevelopment of the continue to seek council support. hall.”

RAFFLES, sock drives, movie and trivia nights, bulb drives, cake stalls and the sale of tea towels and tablecloths have raised thousands of dollars for Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS).

The money, collected over 25 years, has helped pay for a wide variety of improvements and equipment for the health service, including its aged care facilities.

Behind the fund raising is a small band of enthusiastic volunteers belonging to the Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary.

Some have been members for much of the group’s existence.

The auxiliary’s inaugural meeting was held on July 8, 1987, but this year’s silver anniversary luncheon won’t be held until July 29. Past members are invited to share in the event, which will be at Manna Gum in Inverloch.

This year, the Lyrebird Auxiliary helped the GSHS board host a bush dance that netted $4000 for the GSHS

building fund. A Mother’s Day raffle raised $70, which was spent on a Thermos for Koorooman House and the sale of tea towels, mugs, bowls and tablecloths raised $359 for Alchera House in Korumburra.

Last year’s Mother’s Day raffle paid for an Esky and bar fridge for Koorooman House and the year before, money was donated to pay for lights and decorations for hospital Christmas trees, as well as $110 for a CD player for Hillside Lodge.

In 2007, the auxiliary donated $2334 for two couches for Leongatha Memorial Hospital’s midwifery lounge and in 2009, a further $2000 bought two chairs for the chemotherapy department.

Members of the auxiliary enjoy the social aspect of their fund raising efforts and are keen for others to join them.

Those interested should ring Lyn Yeomans on 0419 565 711.

Taking control: the new cabinet of the Leongatha Lions Club. Front, from left: treasurer Lynne Robertson, president Robert Bruce, secretary Janet Thompson and immediate past president Allister Dowling.

Back: Geoff Robb, Dan Croatto, David Thompson, Jim Geary, Ken Marshman, Stan Markley, Fred Bellingham, Gerry Shelcott, Keryn Kay and John Frank.

Lions reflect on remarkable year THE Lions Club of Leongatha had its annual changeover at the Leongatha RSL recently.

Members enjoyed a great night and a great year with three new

members joining, two transferring in, and another ready to join shortly.

The club was kept busy with fundraising this year, with the normal Foster markets, school fetes and fairs, Relay for Life, Loch’s Food and Wine

Festival, and the Working Horse and Tractor Rally just to name a few.

The club also catered for the wonderful Leongatha School Centenary which raised and disbursed $23,435 back into the community.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Mr & Mrs Hogan (Mon Wed Fri), volunteer needed (Thur), Yooralla (Tues), Leongatha Red Cross and Catholic Women’s League (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning July 9, 2012.

Lions gave money to local schools, sporting groups, youth groups, scouts, pre-schools, churches and people in need.

The club also gave to the wider Lions community projects such as flood relief, stroke foundations, hearing dogs, and childhood and prostate cancer.

Community work is still ongoing with Meals on Wheels, helping out the horticultural society with the rose show and the daffodil festival.

The busiest community effort is the wonderful Music for the People at Mossvale Park, and there are also working bees and a sausage sizzle for the Australia Day breakfast at McIndoe Park.

The club’s major project has been to build another much needed rotunda and barbecue at McIndoe Park. This has been ongoing for the past two years, but ‘red tape’ seems to be holding up plans.

The club is hoping that by the summer of 2013, the community might be enjoying the extra facilities if all goes as planned.

Members have also enjoyed a social year, with a progressive dinner, a trip to Melbourne for a stroll around Southbank, Docklands and a visit to the magical Tutankhamun exhibition.

Lions had a fun filled Melbourne Cup Eve at Inverloch and a Christmas party at Wooreen.

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Looking smart: Leongatha Secondary College staff Fiona MacKenzie, Sue Gowers, Anthony Golding, Bronwyn Webster, Greg Ellt and Owen Top dressed up in op shop clothes.

Roughing it: Kate Ball, Bronte Robb, Emily Wilson, Max Rounds, Amy Burns and Kate Trotto dressed up for the op shop day and were ready for the South Gippsland Winter Sleep Out.

Teens sympathise with homeless SLEEPING NG at school overnight mayy the stuff of every ’s nightmares but teenager’s or Leongatha Secnot so for ondary College students.

Twenty-four students recently slept in the school gymnasium and raised nearly $400 for the Salva-

tion Army’s Red Shield Appeal.

They also held an op shop themed casual day and took part in the South Gippsland Winter Sleep Out. The casual day raised almost $400 to sponsor senior school leaders to participate in the South Gippsland Winter Sleep Out out-

side Leongatha Memorial Hall.

Working with the Salvation Army has been a fantastic opportunity for the students and the school intends to take up the challenge again in 2013.

Students have been busy working with the Salvation Army to raise funds for the Red Shield Ap-

Recycle old glasses THE Inverloch and District Lions Club collect used and unwanted spectacles that eventually provide glasses free to people in countries such as Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Thailand and many countries throughout the Pacific rim.

Last year Australians gave 500,000 pair of glasses to be recycled in one of the greatest humanitarian projects, giving the gift of sight to the third world.

Inverloch Lions are advising the people of Inverloch and district that they can donate used spectacles to this project by leaving them in a designated receptacle at the Inverloch Pharmacy or the Leongatha

Medical Clinic in Reilly Street, Inverloch.

The glasses are collected by an Inverloch Lions member and forwarded to Queensland where they are quality tested, washed and dried, then graded in lensometer machines.

Following this they are sorted and packed for forwarding to Lions Clubs, church missions and humanitarian groups in Third World countries where they are given to people in need.

President of Inverloch Lions, Geoff Cole, asks that you don’t just throw your used spectacles in the bin or leave them in a drawer, but give them to the Lions who will ensure they reach a person in need.

Join Lions in one of their greatest projects, Re-cycle for sight.

Steering ship: Bass Coast Community Foundation deputy chairperson Martin Keogh and new chair Sylvia Davey.

peal and awareness of the difficulties associated with homelessness.

In May, 23 junior students gave up three hours of their time to collect more than $1200 from Leongatha residents by participating in the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock.

Discover diabetes DIABETES is a complex condition that can affect the entire body.

Understanding diabetes is important even if you don’t have it. You most likely know someone who has diabetes; maybe a family member or a friend. This is because diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Australia and globally.

Community awareness of the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is still surprisingly limited.

As a community we need to foster a culture of shared understanding of what diabetes is and be part of the solution that turns the diabetes epidemic around. Diabetes is a chronic condition. This means that it lasts

for a long time, often for someone’s whole life.

For our bodies to work properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. A hormone called insulin is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy.

In people with diabetes, insulin is no longer produced or not produced in sufficient amounts by the body.

Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85-90 per cent of all people with diabetes. While it usually affects older adults, more and more younger people, even children, are getting Type 2 diabetes.

The Mirboo North Community Shed, in conjunction with Gippsland Southern Health Service, is providing a free morning tea and an infor-

THE Bass Coast Community Foundation has elected a new executive following the resignation of Alan Brown.

Former deputy chair Sylvia Davey has accepted the position of chairperson, with Martin Keogh accepting the position of deputy chairperson.

Sylvia Davey is a founding board member and remains passionate about the impact a community foundation can make in this region.

She is committed to raising the public’s awareness of the foundation. Ms Davey said she is particularly grateful for the loyal support of their ever-growing group of donors.

“It is these families, businesses and individuals who share the vision of the foundation, and donate annually to ensure it is achieved,” she said.

“They donate because they love this region and want to help make it a wonderful

place to live for all community members.”

Ms Davey is well known in the Phillip Island area, having worked in Cowes for some 18 years with Westernport Water before semi-retiring.

Martin Keogh joined the foundation at the beginning of 2011. He has been instrumental in developing the foundation’s Performance Award, and opening up opportunities for young people to pursue their studies in music and other performance pursuits.

The Bass Coast Community Foundation recognises the enormous contribution that community groups make to those within the shire.

One of the most important roles the foundation has is to help these groups increase their capacity to do their good work and provide funding to achieve this.

If you would like more information about the foundation, please contact Kate Dwyer on 5672 3356.

mation session on Diabetes Type 2 on Wednesday, July 11 at 10am at the Mirboo North Community Shed, 38 -40 Burchell Lane, Mirboo North.

Dr Sonya Moncrieff and Andrea Curtis, GSHS diabetes nurse educator, will be participating in a discussion on the symptoms, prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes.

To assist with catering please contact Lindsay Oates 0408 343 531 or at the community shed 5668 1611.

The event will coincide with National Diabetes Awareness Week, July 8-14.

The climate: she’s a changing

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A CLIMATE change forum held in Venus Bay, funded by the Department of Health was aimed at providing easy to understand information for home and community care clients.

It was one of four local forums, the others being held in Leongatha and Korumburra, with a meeting in Foster yet to come.

The forum consisted of guest speaker, Chris Balfour, manager of environmental reporting and development with the commissioner for environmental sustainability Victoria and two short films.

“Through sustainability, you are inherently saving money,” Mr Balfour said.

“Monash University’s Churchill campus has recently spent $750,000 to make it more sustainable and energy efficient.

The outcome is that they are saving $300,000 on their energy costs per year.

“The climate has changed over the past 40 or 50 years. Whether you call it climate change or just a normal cycle, it doesn’t matter.

“It is happening and we have to learn how to adapt to it.”

Shelley Fixter from South Gippsland Shire Council said community involvement in the forums so far had been positive.

“There has been much discussion on how the older generations used to live and how many of those concepts work well with sustainability,” Ms Fixter said.

“They bring skills that they hold to the table and are happy to pass them on to younger people within their communities.

“They can play a really valuable role around making South Gippsland more sustainable because they have so many skills in those areas.”

Council’s sustainability advisor Lyndal Peterson said the forums were good for informing people who don’t know much about climate change.

“It is information delivered in a light hearted manner, so that the community feels more informed,” Ms Peterson said.

The first of the short films was Crude, a documentary on the history of oil, and the second film was The Story of Stuff.

This film gives a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of production and consumption patterns.

Interested locals: Lillian Farrar and Marion and Kevin Wayland, all of Venus Bay were keen to find out more about the state of the local climate.

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• Leongatha Rotary Club changeover dinner • Gippsland brass band fun day

Volunteering trio: Leongatha Rotarians Lindsay Moore, Col Byatt and Ed Carmody chat at the club’s changeover at Woorayl Golf Club.

Big wigs: district governor elect Tim Moore (left) travelled from Berwick for the Rotary changeover.

He is with, from left, wife Jane, Leanne Taranto, Rotarian Michael Malone and Chris Malone.

Laughs galore: Allen Bartlett, outgoing president Paul Beck, Grant McDonald and Jim McNiven at the Rotary do.

All together: South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s Andrew Hunt, Kailah Salinger and Stacey O’Malley with Matthew Monck of Sale City Band and Mike Kershaw of Wonthaggi Citizens Band.

Go Nick: supporting new president Nick Dudley on his induction were sons Matthew (left) and Tom, with Nick’s parents John and June Dudley of Emerald.

Making music: South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s Narelle Salinger and Nancy Jones with Sale City Band’s Monica Christopher and Latrobe City Brass Band’s Roger Thorn.

Baritones, euphonium: South Gippsland Shire Brass Band musicians Darryl Hunt (left) and Martyn Scrimshaw (right) with Sale City Band’s Mark Webster and Wonthaggi Citizens Band’s Jacqueline Wheeler at the fun day.

Community minded: Leongatha Rotarian Graeme Evans chats with Marilyn Mackie, whose husband John is also a Rotarian.

In tune: Wonthaggi Citizens Band’s Natalie Paulson and Don Edwards.

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Fun to be had in Queen Street A FINE sunny day was enjoyed by Queen Street residents at their 2012 annual get together on Queens Birthday Monday recently.

As usual, they met for a shared lunch at Coleman Park in Korumburra.

Children played in the playground while neighbours chatted and shared local knowledge.

Discussion topics included the original planting of the Golden Ash trees that are a feature of their footpaths, the new housing estates that now border the township and the recent earth tremors that earned Korumburra the nickname of “the earthquake centre of Australia”.

Two queens for the day were selected.

Rose Hurst earned the first title as the lady present at the gathering who had lived the

longest in Queen Street.

The other queen for the day was identified as 93-year-old Jean Kelly, who recently returned home from hospital.

When residents visited her on the day of their event to present her with a bunch of flowers, Mrs Kelly looked charming and remembered many past Queen’s Birthday celebrations in the district and within her large family. Sharing these memories with them made the day extra special.

Mrs Kelly has 10 children, almost 40 grandchildren and almost 50 great-grandchildren, and has lived in Queen Street since 1993.

Meeting newcomers to the street also marked the occasion as one to be remembered until it all happens again same time, same place, next year.

Learning lots: Wonthaggi Probus Club outside the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant.

Full force: Lance Creek reservoir spilling at a rate of about 6462 litres per second.

Probus gushes SOUTH Gippsland Water held a tour of the Lance Creek Reservoir and Water Treatment Plant recently.

Nineteen Wonthaggi Probus Club members were treated to a guided tour of the treatment plant and looked at the impressive display of the reservoir spilling over.

Unusually heavy rains over the preceding week saw about 6462 litres of water each second flowing down the spillway.

That equates to 560 megalitres over the day. If the reservoir was dry, water flowing at 560 megalitres a day would fill it to capacity within eight days.

By comparison, the towns of Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson, serviced by the reservoir, use about 4.5 megalitres a day.

“With the reservoir at capacity, the spillway is an impressive sight,” said managing director Philippe du Plessis.

“The Probus members were lucky enough to see the

spillway at full flow. This was a rare opportunity, as the reservoir is usually closed to the public, with the exception of guided tours.”

The attendees were also given a guided tour of the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant. The plant uses a dissolved air filtration floatation system (DAFF).

Micro air bubbles under high pressures are pumped through the water, collecting impurities and bringing them to the surface.

Impurities are removed from the surface and the clarified water is filtered. Once filtered, water is then disinfected, ready for supply.

Treatment plant operator Ash Turner put the plant through its paces, showing the Probus members all steps of the process.

Schools and community groups interested in organising tours of any of South Gippsland Water treatment plants or storage facilities should contact Amy Love on 5682 0418.

Top honour: Rose Hurst, pictured with her two daughters, Amelia and Fernanda, received street flowers as “The Lady Who Has Lived Here Longest”.

Legacy cares for young LEGACY may traditionally be perceived as only interested in caring for older widows of deceased diggers, airmen/women and sailors.

The organisation however is equally concerned with the welfare of the children of service members who have been left behind.

As a result of their mother or father’s ultimate sacrifice during or after their military career, these children are named junior Legatees.

Recent Victoria Cross recipient trooper Mark Donaldson was a former junior Legatee.

Junior Legatees Jess Potter, 16, and her brother Tim Potter, 13, of Mirboo North attended a South Gippsland Legatees meeting at Wonthaggi with their proud guardians and grandparents Judy and Ian Potter.

Jess and Tim showed the Legatees an interesting slide show of the activities which they, along with other junior Legatees from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia were involved in at summer camp held at Maranatha on the Sunshine Coast.

They spoke about the various teamwork and team building activities they participated in, including making river rafts and climbing tall poles with harnesses. They are looking forward to visiting the snow for their junior Legatees winter camp.

While Jess and Tim’s grandparents are doing a fantastic job of raising and guiding their grandchildren, Judy spoke succinctly to the Legatees of how Legacy is able to provide so many other perspectives for their grandchildren.

Dedicated Legatee Rod Gregg ensures the family receives any care or assistance Legacy can provide.

All together: residents of Queen Street, Korumburra celebrated Queen’s Birthday.

Fine tradition: Mirboo North Legatee Rod Gregg and Mirboo North Junior Legatees Tim Potter and Jess Potter.

Deserving recognition: Jean Kelly was honoured with flowers by local residents as their street’s oldest lady.

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Sculptor, painter unite

In moment: Riding the wave by Jessie McLennan.

New angle: Geoff Harrison’s Kew, an oil on canvas.

Up close: Jessie McLennan’s son.

A TALE about a painter and a sculptor will be told at the Meeniyan Art Gallery, when A World Without Time opens this Sunday (July 8).

The exhibition by painter Geoff Harrison and sculptor Jessie McLennan will feature intriguing works presenting a fresh take on everyday scenes and sights.

The exhibition will open from 2-4pm and continue until August 2.

Harrison initially trained as a cartographer and it wasn’t until he was in his 30s that he decided to take art more seriously.

“I graduated with an arts degree from RMIT University in 1997 and have been juggling my arts practice with work commitments until recently,” he said.

“I am now focused on my art full-time and have held exhibitions in various locations around Victoria.”

For Harrison, painting is a journey of inner experience.

“When I decide on a scene to paint, I make decisions on the time of day and what kind of day it is.

When the process of painting works for me is when I can imagine myself in the scene that I’m painting, how I feel when I’m there,” he said.

“I use light to evoke a sense of beauty in scenes that some people may find disturbing. The absence of figures from most of my work is intended to enhance viewer involvement, that is, you are not looking at someone who is there, you are there yourself.”

McLennan works

from her Buln Buln studio near Warragul and sculpts because she loves it.

“I love the feeling of the clay and I love the process. I make many small works out of clay.

Sometimes I like one enough to make a bigger version in plaster and occasionally bronze. I cast in plaster using a waste mould; meaning once it is cast the mould is destroyed,” she said.

“Throughout 2011-12, I have been exploring the human form by sculpting from life. The life models I’ve made sculpture sketches of have helped me to develop a more intuitive awareness of the human form. I love to sculpt portraits and I am exploring the different ways portraits can be presented.”

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From the 30 years ago July 6, 1982

Past

year’s record opening. ****

ANOTHER of Leongatha’s institutions is threatened with extinction because of lack of support.

It is the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital fair, which has raised thousands of dollars over the last 15 or so years.

Money raised by the fete is used to buy equipment or furnishings.

PATIENT throughput will be quicker in the Leongatha Memorial Hospital’s radiology unit, after a new digital processor was installed last Wednesday. The $80,000 processor allows CT and ultrasound images to be printed straight onto film, saving up to two minutes on each consultation.

**** A MEETING at Inverloch last Saturday afternoon created a lot of interest and attracted 100 people. The meeting was held to discuss possible improvements to the navigation of Anderson Inlet with particular regard to negotiating the bar at the entrance.

A strong case was put to the meeting not to install buoys marking the navigational channel.

10 years ago July 2, 2002 MURRAY Goulburn was making the news this week. For Murray Goulburn suppliers, it was an announcement of the big co-operative’s opening price for 2002-2003, down in excess of 25 per cent compared with last

5 years ago July 3, 2007 PARENTS of school children are increasingly concerned the crossing on Koonwarra Road, Leongatha opposite the Caltex service station is a death trap. They want a crossing supervisor in attendance and so do the local police. Because crossing supervisors are partially funded by VicRoads, council’s request must meet certain road and usage criteria. **** LACK of planning and money to manage rapid growth could result in long term degradation of the coastal environment.

With that in mind, the National Sea Change Taskforce is looking to federal, state and local

governments to develop a national policy framework for the Australian Coast, together with funding for infrastructure.

1 year ago July 5, 2011 MANY people may think of ploughing as a menial farming chore but for current Australian champion, Adrian Tilling, it’s a sport. The Poowong farmer won this year’s National Ploughing Contest, held in Orange, NSW for the third year running. With his win, comes the opportunity to represent Australia at the world championships in Croatia.

Milpara Community House news MILPARA Community House will be closed over the school holidays (July 2-13). The Centrelink Agency will remain open each Tuesday (10am-2pm), Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Thursday (10am-1pm). Term 3 begins Monday, July 16 with many of your favourite courses and some new ones. ****** Regular courses include Men’s Shed and For the Blokes programs, food safety courses, Responsible Service of Alcohol, construction induction and first aid including CPR. If you are looking for art and craft, try painting and drawing, cards with Barb, crochet and embroidery or cake decorating for some satisfying results.

****** Stitch, don’t Ditch is an exciting new one-day event running next term.

With Julie Joyce’s trade secrets you can save dollars and give pre-loved clothes, fabric and manchester a new life. Not sure how to sew? Enrol in the Improve your Sewing Skills course for some added confidence. ****** Internet Training for over 50s, Excel, Powerpoint and Bookkeeping is again on offer. Get to Know Your iPad was popular last term and is being offered again, along with a new course How to Use Your Android Tablet.

Take a computer class for beginners or stretch yourself with an intermediate class. ******

Speaking of stretching, our popular yoga class has outgrown the space available at Milpara! Restorative Yoga will now be held at Korumburra’s Community Meeting Rooms on Thursdays from 10.30-noon. You will still need to book in at Milpara. ****** Take a course in digital photography or creative writing, or perhaps learn to read, write and spell with one-on-one tutoring. It’s all available to you at Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.

Drop in or telephone 5655 2542. ****** Not to forget the kids, toot toot, chug chug into the Korumburra Playgroup held on

Friday mornings during school term from 10am to 11.30am. Lots of toys and activities for pre-school children are on offer. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers are all welcome to join in the fun and make new friends too. ****** With consumers indicating a swing towards purchasing goods from environmentally friendly businesses, Milpara is hosting a small business workshop, Green Your Business, Grow Your Business, for any business wanting to be more sustainable and environmentally aware. Saving money is an added benefit from the results. ******

**** MAXIMISING productivity on small acreages was the theme of the Local Food Network meeting at Coal Creek, Korumburra last Sunday. About 30 people attended to hear well known local identities share their extensive knowledge and experience, to encourage more local food production.

JASMINE Mae Herrald was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on May 17. She is the first child for Justin and Sally Herrald of Leongatha.

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Byatts retire from rural business AFTER serving the rural community for nearly 24 years, Colin and Barb Byatt have retired from their Leongatha Rural Supplies business.

The good news is that a familiar face, Caine Salmon has purchased the business along with his wife Nicole.

Caine will continue the good service and customer rapport that is the hallmark of the business.

It is very much business as usual for Caine, who has worked with Col since 2000; the 12 years’ experience gained means there will be little or no training in the handover.

Caine told The Star he is not foreseeing too many changes to the business, however the departure of Col and Barb will require the recruitment of a new staff member. Current staff members remaining are Joel Renden, Clive Salmon and Brendan Allen. Nicole will assist behind the scenes and in administration.

Caine and Nicole are expecting their first child in September so it will be a busy household as well.

In reflecting back over the 24 years, Col and Barb are very happy with their achievements.

“We have enjoyed many wonderful relationships with customers, suppliers and industry associates. We have always enjoyed what we do,” Col said.

Both Barb and Col wished

New owners: Nicole and Caine Salmon (left) have taken over the Leongatha Rural Supplies business from Col and Barb Byatt.

Caine and Nicole a successful and enjoyable future.

“We hope that you enjoy your new venture as much as we have,” Col said.

Leongatha Rural Supplies services farmers, other landholders and agricultural contractors as far as Foster, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Phillip Island, via a delivery truck venturing to the island every two to three weeks.

The Byatts, who ran a dairy

farm at Koonwarra for 18 years before selling the property, bought the business from Bruce Macphie, then called Bruce Macphie Rural Supplies.

It was located at the current site of the IGA supermarket bottleshop in Hyland Place, then the business moved into Elders livestock and real estate agency in Bair Street, 18 months later.

After eight-and-a-half years based there, the Byatts bought

Taxing tips for farmers MANY Gippsland dairy farmers have just enjoyed a good financial year, but are facing up to a more challenging 12 months ahead.

For those with a taxable profit in 201112, now is the time to ensure tax savings can be maximised without depleting cash reserves.

The anticipated opening farmgate milk price in Gippsland is $4.30 to $4.60 per kg milk solids (MS), down from an average opening price of around $4.75 per kg MS in 2011.

This implies a full year average price in 2012-2013 range between $4.65 and $5 per kg MS down from around $5.10 to $5.40 per kg MS in 2011-12.

For the average Gippsland farm producing 120,000kg of milk solids, it represents a decrease of $45,000 in 20122013.

GippsDairy executive officer Dr Danielle Auldist urges dairy farmers to consider all the options when dealing with their individual taxation situation.

“Gippsland has a great range of specialist financial advisers that can help dairy farmers make the most of the tax savings that are available,” she said.

Some suggested tax planning options include: Prepay expenses. Bringing forward farm expenses from next year into this year allows you to reduce taxable profit this year. The advantage of pre-purchasing is that it involves spending on inputs which would have been purchased in 2012-2013 anyway so the eventual cash flow position is no different.

Reduce debt. Clear outstanding creditors and reduce short term equipment and livestock debt. Reducing debt in a low to moderate equity situation is sensible business because it increases business strength, even if it increases the tax liability. This has been done by many dairy farmers in the past two seasons.

Invest on farm. Use cash flow to improve some capital infrastructure without

increasing debt. Do the same with repairs and maintenance, and obviously repairs and maintenance are completely tax deductible.

Be careful with new machinery purchases. If you need machinery or equipment, by all means purchase it. But don’t buy machinery thinking it is an efficient way of reducing tax. The depreciation benefits on a $50,000 baler may mean only a $2250 best case tax saving.

While the tax man gets a little bit less, you now have $47,750 less in cashflow (or in debt repayments over the next five years).

Farm Management Deposits. FMD is still a reliable tool for surplus cash flow.

However keep in mind that if you deposit an amount that will reduce your taxable income below your average for the past five years, you could wind up paying the tax man’s complimentary tax so talk with your tax adviser before making this decision.

Superannuation – tuck some surplus cashflow into superannuation. Be sure you don’t need the cash until retirement as it is hard to access once put away. Superannuation is also useful if off-farm succession planning is happening now or in the future.

Pay tax. Sometimes the best option may be to not spend anything and pay the taxman. This option may sound silly, but if cashflow is tight and loan repayments high, then to not spend say $30,000 now and just pay the tax man say $6000, you still have $24,000 in the bank to spend on the bills when you need it.

It’s all about cashflow. In many cases significant tax will have been paid in April 2012 as a result of the reasonable 2010-2011 year.

The situation you don’t want is a large unplanned tax bill in April 2013 as a result of the 2011-2012 year when cash flow will be tighter.

In addition the PAYG rates will be based on a good year going into a lower cash flow year, placing more pressure on cash flow.

the current site in Yarragon Road from Kevin Riseley and erected a purpose-built store, complete with large retail area and offices, complementing a spacious display yard and customer parking.

Leongatha Rural Supplies has retained its good customer base because of the competitive prices and back-up service, and continues to be a locally owned company employing locals.

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Improve conception rates WITH the current high prices for export dairy heifers and demand set to continue, South Gippsland dairy farmers now have a greater opportunity to take further advantage of this lucrative market.

Brad Pickford from Breed’n Betsy/ Nationwide AB at Hamilton in Western Victoria was recently in South Gippsland conducting his Sexed Semen Breeding Program on two groups of heifers.

Sexed semen has been commercially available to dairy farmers for about 10 years now.

By using sexed semen, a pregnancy will deliver a female offspring over 90 per cent of the time.

This greatly reduces the likelihood of calving difficulties in maiden heifers not to mention the value of an A.I. bred heifer calf.

However, many farmers avoid using sexed semen, as conception rates often fall well short of expectations.

This is due to the sperm count in a dose of sexed semen being much lower than that of conventional semen.

It is for this reason that Brad began conducting trials in 2008 in an attempt to improve conception rates.

Brad has worked and trained in the US and Europe as an embryologist and developed his technique using methods similar to that used in this work.

He has almost 20 years experience in cattle reproduction and has trained many farmers and veterinary students in artificial breeding and pregnancy diagnosis worldwide.

He also runs an accredited DIY insemination course at Glenormiston College.

Brad is one of only a few technicians in the world currently using this highly specialised technique and recent results have indicated a rise in conception rate of between 14-18 per cent above the current industry standards in Australian and UK herds.

So far this season he has performed more than 1500 inseminations using this method in Victoria’s Western District and anticipates more than 5000 inseminations by season’s end.

Early ultrasound scanning results have indicated conception rates consistently above 55 per cent with a range between 50–80 per cent.

With enough interest, Brad is willing to conduct further programs in South Gippsland.

For more information on this Sexed Semen Breeding Program, call Paul Cocksedge of Leongatha on 0427 871 456 or Brad Pickford on 0428 954 337.

Brad would also be happy to take calls from anyone interested in taking a conventional DIY insemination or refresher course.

Agricultural science: Brad Pickford from Breed’n Betsy/Nationwide AB and Leongatha farmer Paul Cocksedge apply the technique.

Farmers can cut costs DAIRY company Fonterra has announced the results of a pilot program which will help its suppliers minimise energy price rises due to the carbon tax.

The pilot program measured energy use in dairy sheds and identified low cost, simple changes to reduce electricity usage.

The program found average electricity cost savings of about $2000 per farm, per year are achievable without significant cash investment from farmers.

Based on Fonterra modelling, these savings are similar to projected rises in electricity prices due to the carbon tax for the average dairy farm.

“We now have a better understanding of electricity use and costs on dairy farms and, based on our program, we anticipate a realistic price rise due to the carbon tax will be around $2000 for the average farm,” said Francois Joubert, general manager of sustainability, Fonterra.

“The range of tariffs our farmers are paying for electricity is surprisingly large so we are encouraging our farmers to shop around for electricity tariffs and ensure any price rise is justified. “Sustainability is increasingly important in the dairy industry and it is critical that dairy farmers have the information they need to stay competitive.

“Our assessments have really aimed to give farmers

practical advice and tools to make decisions about sustainability issues.”

Although agriculture is technically exempt from the carbon tax, the electricity-intensive nature of dairy farming means dairy farmers will see rising electricity costs as a result of the scheme, Mr Joubert said.

“We have supported more assistance for farmers and the results of our program give us more evidence to support this position.

“What our program shows is that it is possible for our farmers to minimise the impact of the carbon tax without making huge financial investments.

“Simple things like monitoring temperatures, checking fans and insulation of water tanks can deliver real savings.

Some farmers are doing these things really well, but there are still savings available for about 90 per cent of farmers.”

Last month, Dairy Australia received $1 million in Federal Government funding for their Smarter Energy Use on Australian Dairy Farms project. This project will roll out a series of similar energy assessments for a further 900 dairy farms.

“We believe that such Federal Government support can help dairy farmers transition to a more sustainable future by: helping ensure confidence in the future of the industry, providing capital for needed investment as well as capability to identify and implement best practices,” Mr Joubert said.

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Farmers tour New Zealand A GROUP of farm milk supply partners from Burra Foods recently travelled to New Zealand for a six day study tour.

The group travelled to both islands, visiting a number of dairy enterprises in Southland and the Waikato before spending a day at New Zealand’s national field days at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.

General manager commercial at Burra Foods, Dale O’Neill led the group of 22 Gippsland dairy farmers.

“The annual study tour is a contribution by the company towards supporting our farm milk partners and assisting them to run their businesses better,” he said.

Mr O’Neill said one of the benefits

from the trip was to compare the returns from different production systems, particularly that of lower-input pasture based in Southland to the higher-input systems that are now being adopted in parts of the North Island.

Arriving in Queenstown, the group had the opportunity to take in some of the local sights before embarking on a tour of New Zealand’s largest growth area for dairy, Southland.

The region has experienced spectacular growth from around 100 dairy operations to now over 600, just 10 years later.

Participating in the study tour were Burra Foods farm milk partners, Peter and Jeanette Clark from Korrine.

“Given they receive an inch of rain a

Inspecting dairy: the tour group in front of Hamish and Katie Flett’s property.

New stocky: Rohan McRae (right) welcomes the newest appointment to the Elders team, Clay Mabilia. Clay will be servicing Gippsland, marketing livestock at Leongatha and Pakenham. He will offer a full array of marketing options like livestock export, both beef and dairy, feedlots and stud stock.

Wet weather market Quality was generally plainer as cold weather and heavy rain across the region continued this week.

Prices reflected the condition of the stock on offer, however the small number of quality trade cattle sold to a dearer trend.

Heavy yearling steers 500kg to 600kg gained 2c to average 200c/kg.

Yearling heifers sold to a cheaper trend, C muscles selling from 174c to 208c and plainer lines from 110c to 175c/kg.

Most medium weight grown steers sold between 188c and 195c/kg.

Heavy C3 grown steers were 2c cheaper averaging 177c/kg.

Heavy C4 grown steers gained 3c to average 188c/

to continue to make the farm profitable and still return a dividend to our shareholders,” they explained.

During the visit to the field days at Mystery Creek, the group took the opportunity to discuss the latest in dairy innovations and farm equipment as guests at the international visitors centre. The four day event saw over 128,000 people visit more than 1000 exhibits in this its 44th year.

The final day of the study tour involved a presentation from the

New Zealand Stock Exchange on risk management tools now being adopted by dairy farmers.

A closing dinner was held at Auckland’s Skydeck, taking in the impressive 360-degree view of the city.

Upon returning back to Briagolong, Burra Foods farm milk partners Geoff and Carol Landy found it interesting to see the New Zealand farms and were able to learn along the way.

“Although we wouldn’t swap our great area of Gippsland,” they said.

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THERE were around 500 grown steers, 500 cows and 300 trade cattle offered to the usual buying group.

week, I’m not surprised to see just how much grass the Southland region can grow,” Mr Clark said.

The group then made their way to the North Island via Christchurch and based themselves at Rotorua while they toured the Waikato region.

Sharefarmers Hamish and Katie Flett hosted the group at their 700 cow operation at Arohena.

Among the biggest challenges facing the couple was the upcoming drop in payout.

“Our aim is to reduce costs so as

kg. Bullocks over 750kg sold between 172c and 175c/ kg. Most sales of grown heifers were between 140c and 168c after a top of 180c/kg. Medium weight 1 score dairy cows gained 1c to average 111c/kg.

Heavy weight dairy cows sold 3c cheaper, 1 scores averaging 114c and 2 scores 124c/kg. Heavy 2 score beef cows gained 2c to average 121c/kg. Heavy 3 score beef cows were firm at 136c/kg on average.

Sale Draw for VLE Leongatha (Koonwarra yards) for Wednesday, July 4: 1. Elders, 2. Rodwells, 3. Phelan, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark, 6. Alex Scott.

Wednesday, June 27 BULLOCKS 12 T.J. & H.D. Robb, Leongatha 15 Alamiste P/L, Tarwin Lower 12 L.C. & C.A. Robertson, Leongatha 17 E.J. Charlton, Lower Plenty 10 G.L. & J.M. Wallis, Leongatha 14 R.J. & C.M. McGill Family, Kongwak STEERS 1 C.A. & S.M. Hughes, Nerrena 1 A. Wilkin, Boolarra South 1 D.G. Clark, Jumbunna East 1 W. Aich, Dumbalk 2 Kirben Nominees P/L, Doomburrim 1 G.L. & J.M. Wallis, Leongatha COWS 6 K.W. & R.F. Battersby, Korumburra 3 A. & T. Ronalds P/L, Tarwin Lower 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 2 A.R. & S.J. Browne, Drumdlemara 4 D.D. & K.L. Belcher, Woodside 1 Dot Pearce, Leongatha HEIFERS 3 A. Wilkin, Boolarra South 1 C.A. & S.M. Hughes, Nerrena 1 V.J. Thompson, Yinnar South 1 W. Aich, Dumbalk 1 J.L. & J.E. Beamish, Bungeree 1 D.G. Clark, Jumbunna East BULLS 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 1 D.G. Clark, Jumbunna East 1 Traselasons P/L, Loch 1 M. & R. Colwill, Leongatha 1 G.B. Hogan, Leongatha 1 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha

583kg 665kg 673kg 599kg 586kg 630kg

203.6 201.6 199.2 198.6 198.0 198.0

$1188 $1340 $1342 $1190 $1161 $1247

380kg 345kg 320kg 440kg 537kg 510kg

230.2 $874 225.6 $778 220.0 $704 210kg $924 198.6 $1067 198.6 $1012

575kg 565kg 585kg 630kg 653kg 590kg

141.6 140.0 139.6 139.2 138.0 138.0

$815 $791 $816 $876 $902 $814

295kg 395kg 275kg 320kg 280kg 315kg

207.6 207.2 200.0 198.6 197.6 197.6

$612 $818 $550 $635 $553 $622

870kg 705kg 980kg 1005kg 775kg 795kg

173.0 169.6 168.0 168.0 166.6 166.0

$1505 $1195 $1646 $1688 $1291 $1319

SOUTHERN Rural Water is giving the farming community, environmental groups and other stakeholders around Leongatha a chance to learn more about groundwater and road-test its draft Gippsland groundwater atlas.

The draft atlas, part of the Southern Groundwater Futures project, provides comprehensive and easyto-understand information about the groundwater cycle, the aquifers of Gippsland, how it is used and how it is managed in the region.

It makes use of new mapping technology to present information in a way that has never been seen before in Gippsland.

The Leongatha workshop, to be held on Thursday, July 19, gives participants a chance to learn about groundwater, use the draft atlas and provide feedback, and to register to receive their own copy of the atlas once it’s complete.

“We have developed the draft atlas in consultation with a whole range of different people and groups in the region who are interested in groundwater,” said general manager strategic and technical, Graham

Hawke.

“It’s very easy to read, and it gives everyone a good understanding of the state of groundwater and its use in Gippsland.”

Although the workshop is free, registration is essential by July 6 on 1300 139 510. The workshop will be held at the Leongatha Memorial Hall from 10.30am to 1.30pm, with morning tea and lunch provided.

Other workshops are being held throughout the region in Maffra, Yarram, Warragul and Bairnsdale.

For more information, phone 1300 139 510 or visit www.srw. com.au.

Market mass confusion AN EMAIL sent to several newspapers last week, including The Star, caused mass confusion.

The email indicated the weekly livestock market reports would now be scrapped from publications.

The brief email from Leongatha’s VLE office simply said “Just letting you know that as of this week I have been informed we are no longer going to be sending out the Market Report or the Sale Draw to the papers.”

The Star immediately rang the CEO of Victorian Livestock Exchange, Wayne Osborne who couldn’t be contacted on Friday but has since spoken to this newspaper.

The Star then rang the secretary of the South Gippsland Stock Agents Association, Don Olden, who said he “had no idea” this was happening.

He directed us to ring Rohan McRae, association president.

Speaking to The Star on Monday,

Mr McRae said he was shocked to hear of the decision.

“I would have thought we’d have been consulted before the VLE decided to do this,” he said.

Mr McRae said the association would be meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) with Mr Osborne in attendance so “we can seek clarification.”

The market report published in The Star is a free service however the VLE pays a small amount for the Sale Draw and upcoming markets to be printed each week.

“I would be disappointed if the Sale Draw was to be scrapped. I am certain the association wouldn’t pick up the tab. I see it as a VLE responsibility,” Mr McRae said.

The Sale Draw can be published in The Star each week for a little over $30 per week.

Mr Osborne called The Star on Monday explaining the market report was never meant to be put on hold, only the advertising com-

ponent, which included the Sale Draw.

“As we have entered the new financial year, we are doing a review of our marketing strategy which is across a number of platforms,” Mr Osborne said.

“I just wanted to put everything on hold for the moment but that wasn’t meant to be the market report.”

Mr Osborne said financially VLE was ticking along quite well with about 40 casual staff and six to eight permanent staff.

“We have invested a lot of money in our operations, at Leongatha, Sale and Pakenham,” he said.

Mr Osborne said he would be attending the meeting on Wednesday and promised to contact The Star with the outcomes.

In the public interest, The Star has decided to include the Sale Draw in the market report free of charge this week until the outcome of Wednesday’s meeting is known.

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CHIROPRACTOR

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG

Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

“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

South Gippsland Water proudly supports the

Entries are now open for these national awards.

Be rewarded and recognised for your water saving achievements and enter now!

Awards are presented in a number of categories including: • Australian Achiever • Business • Community Groups • Educational Institutions • Government • Photographic • Product Innovations School students are encouraged to enter the Photographic Competition; Junior (up to 12 yrs) & Senior (13-17 yr olds) classes.

Students who enter online automatically go into South Gippsland Water’s Regional Photographic Awards.

HURRY ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 20th JULY Visit savewater.com.au to enter.

Assistance given with the application process – contact Amy Love at South Gippsland Water on 5682 0418

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ALLOW CLEAR ACCESS TO WATER METERS South Gippsland Water reads water meters 3 times a year, in March, July and November. This ensures you receive accurate accounts based on the amount of water you have used over the 4 monthly period between accounts. You can help the meter readers to continue this service by maintaining the area around the water meter, so that it is easy to locate, and easy to read.

Clear away shrubs and vegetation around the water meter and make sure it is above the ground.

Allow a clear track to the meter so that the meter readers can get close enough without having to side step plants and shrubs or step over garden beds. These simple actions will make the reading of meters quick and easy and help keep your accounts as accurate as possible.

For more information contact our Customer Service Staff on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444

The South Gippsland Branch of the ULYSSES CLUB invites all past, present & prospective members to attend our

10th Year Celebrations on Sunday July 15th A local ride leaves Leongatha at 9.30, returning to McIndoe Park approx. 12.30 for a BBQ lunch.

Enquiries to Brian Rintoule: 0427 641 225

SOUTH GIPPSLAND YOUNG FARMERS are once again hosting a

Speed Dating Night for 18 to 35 year olds Could the love of your life be in attendance?

Meeniyan Bowls Club July 21st at 7.30pm A measly $15 Drinks will be available at bar prices To register or for further info please contact 0407 476 368

GIPPSLAND PORTS PUBLIC NOTICE Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules (VOZR) for Anderson Inlet Following consultation with key stakeholders and with due regard to safety and equity considerations, Gippsland Ports has prepared proposed changes to the Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules for Anderson Inlet.

The proposed changes are indicated in the areas marked A - J in the plan below and will be adopted following acceptance by Transport Safety Victoria.

Full details can be viewed at the Gippsland Ports Noticeboard at Inverloch Jetty or on the website at:http://www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/news.php.

Enquires can be directed to: feedback@gippslandports.vic.gov.au.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE Using a range of effective assessment and treatment techniques Contact Melissa Bourke Leongatha 0488 112 315

Meeniyan Area Community Shop Inc

AGM Tuesday, July 31

10am MEENIYAN HALL SUPPER ROOM

SOUTH Gippsland Beekeepers Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Leongatha onThursday 12th July 2012. It will be followed by a short (Surprise) guest presentation, judging of best and most creative bee themed costume worn on the night, drawing of the club raffle and a birthday cake to celebrate the club’s 1st birthday. All beekeepers and potential beekeepers are welcome to attend what should be an enjoyable night.

For further information contact: Robert Fisher, club president on 5664-4323.

TABLE TENNIS Leongatha. New Spring Season Competition. A Grade starting July 17, Tuesday evenings at 7pm.

A Reserve starting July 18, Wednesday evenings at 7pm. B Grade starting July 19, Thursdays 5pm.

Keenages - every Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9am - 12 noon.

Where: Leongatha Table Tennis Ass. clubrooms, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Yarragon Road, Leongatha. To register / enquiries: Tammy Holwerda 5664-0178 or 0427681480, or Ian Rasmussen 5662-5578.

Captain Tim Hungerford-Morgan Harbour Master

WEBSITE DESIGNS www.webthreads.com.au

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situations vacant

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Attention Truck Drivers APPRENTICE DIESEL MECHANIC We have a position available for a 2nd year apprentice, for our Leongatha workshop PHONE: 5662 5552 or EMAIL: admin@goldsmith.com.au

POSITIONS VACANT

Nursing Supervisor Registered Nurse - Division 1 Grade 5 48 hours per fortnight

REAL ESTATE Positions available Join us in this exciting industry and participate in outstanding Sales & Property Management opportunities

Sales: Southcoast has established excellent client relationships over its 26 year history.

New release residential subdivisions in various stages of development in Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Dalyston and Kilcunda, form part of the Company’s wide range of exclusive properties.

We are now seeking the services of an enthusiastic, self motivated salesperson, experience in residential land sales, house and land packages would be an advantage however not essential.

Property Management: Southcoast have two valued staff members taking maternity/LSL leave and subsequently we have an opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to assist in our permanent and holiday rental departments.

The position requires excellent communication skills, a friendly self motivated approach, good computer skills.

The position is available on a permanent or flexible arrangement, short term or part time.

Positions require current motor vehicle licence, Agents Representative Certificate, VPA check and references essential.

Applications by email to: blairhodges@scre.com.au

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and motivated nurse to provide clinical leadership in a 35 bed unit covering acute, residential and emergency presentations.

Whilst the position is predominantly night duty, the applicant will be required to work all tours of duty.

Key selection criteria/qualifications: Essential • A broad range of current clinical nursing experience in a range of disciplines – including emergency presentations.

• Ability to be able to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Evidence of ongoing self-development.

• A commitment to high quality patient care.

• Clinical and administrative leadership.

• Initiative, personal drive and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Computer skills – Word, Excel.

• Advanced life support qualifications or an undertaking to complete this.

GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to supply a current satisfactory police check.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit and position description or download from our website www.gshs.com.au.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5507 to discuss the employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, 13th July 2012 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

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Send your resumé and current Vic Roads Printouts to: leongatha@stoitse.com.au or fax: 5662 4730 Call for more information 0428 552 510

situations vacant

WANTED casual relief weekend milker, 180 cows, 10 mins from Leongatha.

5668-9292.

work wanted

FULLY Qualified Painter.

No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.

wanted DUST IT AWAY CLEANING SERVICE Family business DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Pensioner rates COVERING SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA Phone 0400 614 056 or 0409 547 461

Mail delivery arrangements remain unchanged Seagrove Estate residents have told Australia Post they are happy with their current mail delivery arrangements, in a mail delivery poll conducted over the last four weeks.

Only 38 per cent of households indicated that they were in favour of changes to their existing mail arrangements.

For the mail poll to have been successful, and changes made to existing arrangements, more than 50 per cent of households needed to indicate that they wanted the changes to occur.

The existing mail delivery and collection arrangements will therefore remain unchanged.

The poll was conducted from 23 April to 31 May 2012 with residents at all eligible delivery points receiving polling forms and a reply paid envelope with which to lodge their vote.

Australia Post is happy to be guided by the will of the community and looks forward to continuing to provide the service that best meets the needs of the majority of the community.

Australia Post would like to take this opportunity to thank Seagrove Estate residents for participating in the polling process.

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Allied Health Assistant Casual Latrobe Community Health Service is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

We are currently offering the following career opportunities:

Disability Services Planner x 2 – 17638 Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available, base location negotiable An exciting opportunity exists for an appropriately qualified and skilled individual to become a Planner in the Disability Services Program. Planners work with people with people with a disability, using self-directed planning approaches to identify, set goals and plan for them to become active members of their community and ensure that they achieve their life goals.

ITASC/Case Manager – 17633 Permanent Full Time position, base location negotiable An exciting opportunity is available for an appropriately qualified and experienced person to work in the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) sector in Gippsland. In this role you will develop training programs in consultation with other professionals in the development and delivery of ABI specific training. You will also provide consultation to other agencies and LCHS in the delivery and service options for people with an ABI and provide specialist case management to people with an ABI.

For further information on these positions please contact Cameron Murdoch - Manager Disability Services quoting the relevant reference number on (03) 5136 5455.

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Applications close 4.30pm, Monday 9 July 2012.

• For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers.

• Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

GSHS are looking for a number of enthusiastic and committed individuals to fill casual positions in our Allied Health Service and Community Service areas, to provide administrative and care support to our clinicians.

This role will actively provide clinical and administrative support to physiotherapy, day centre, occupational therapy, dietetics, flexible respite and speech pathology services and may be required to work between both Korumburra and Leongatha campuses.

As an enthusiastic, team oriented, Allied Health Assistant you will: • Have a positive can-do attitude • Be passionate about providing quality care • Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team • Like the challenge of working within a diverse healthcare environment, across a range of areas • Enjoy expanding your knowledge and continually improving service delivery • Possession of a Light Rigid licence or preparedness to attain such a licence would be viewed favorably • Be prepared to undertake or have a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. Support can be provided to the right candidate to undertake this qualification.

GSHS offers a comprehensive staff support program including, education & mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistance programs.

The successful applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police record check.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact either Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager on 5654 2701 or Brendan Kellow, PAG Co-ordinator on 5654 2785 or via email: vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au Contact Jodie Duckworth on 5667 5664 to obtain the application kit and position description or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au. Applications should address the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Completed application kits to be submitted directly to: Daniel Smith Director of Ambulatory Care Services Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13, Leongatha, 3953 Closing date: 11thJuly 2012.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Tourism Development Officer (Previously Advertised as Tourism Officer)

Permanent full time $81,661 total salary package inc vehicle Revised role - Tourism Development Focus Join our Strategic Planning & Development team.

You will be instrumental in developing initiatives to build a sustainable tourism industry encouraging tourism investment and attracting new tourism business in South Gippsland.

Your demonstrated understanding of the opportunities and issues facing regional tourism along with outstanding interpersonal, facilitation and submission writing skills will ensure your success in this role.

Statutory Planning Officer Permanent full time (part time considered) 9 day fortnight option $60,036 total salary package Join our professional and energetic team in this diverse planning role, you will be an enthusiastic and motivated Planning Officer willing to take up the challenge of assessing planning applications and amendments to planning permits.

You will have or be obtaining relevant tertiary qualifications or have experience in the assessment of planning applications in a similar role. You will also bring an appreciation of matters involved in assessing rural, urban, coastal, commercial and industrial development applications.

Sustainability Officer Permanent part time (2 days per week) $29,197 total salary package An exciting opportunity exists to be part of the team implementing the Council’s Sustainability Strategy. Your primary focus will be to work closely with council staff and the community to implement sustainability projects and programs that raise awareness and reduce our carbon footprint.

To be successful in this role it is essential that you are a “team player” and have an understanding of current sustainability issues. You will have proven experience in the areas of environment and sustainability and have well developed project management and research skills.

For more information go to our website or contact us on (03) 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by Wednesday 11 July 2012.

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

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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situations vacant

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agistment

for sale

AGISTMENT urgently wanted for quiet cows and calves. Please contact 5668-7234.

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Care Facilitator – Hillside Lodge 1.00 EFT (Full Time) An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and motivated health care worker to provide clinical leadership in our 30 bed low level care, residential unit.

The successful applicant must be prepared to work with the Director of Nursing undertaking delegated managerial / administrative duties and monitoring / evaluating resident care needs inclusive of care planning and the completion of resident assessments and ACFI. You will possess the following: Essential: • Current aged care experience including clinical skills encompassing comprehensive health assessment, identification of care needs, and ability to plan, implement and evaluate care.

• Current practicing certificate in relevant discipline.

• Current Police Check.

• Experience in/potential to develop management skills including (but not restricted to): o Well-grounded interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with others at all levels. o Organisational and problem-solving skills. o Time management skills. o Ability to work closely with carers, and to assist in their education and development.

• Evidence of ongoing self-development and commitment to high quality residential care.

• Understanding of ACFI. • Excellent computer skills.

Desirable: • Qualifications in Nursing at Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse level.

• Previous experience in middle management role.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS.

Payroll Officer – Job Share Part Time Applications are invited from interested persons for the above position.

We are seeking a person with the ability to analyse complex payroll scenarios, with a high level of interpersonal skills, a strong customer service focus and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Candidates must have proven experience in payroll, be able to interpret and maintain award provisions and understand taxation and superannuation legislation.

Previous experience with SAP and Kronos systems, while not essential, will be considered favourably.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Janet Arrott-Watt on 5667 5503 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS.

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APPLE, pear and plum trees, bare-rooted. Large range, heritage varieties $16.99. Strzelecki Heritage Apples, Warragul Road, Strzelecki. Ph: 5659-5242.

Open Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, July and August.

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

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC.

FRIESIAN COWS (4), second and third calvers, due late July. $1,200 to $1,500 each ONO. 56573289, 0438-522451.

Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

situations vacant

situations vacant

Foster & District Community House & Learning Centres Inc. Fixed Term Part-Time Contract 24 hours per week Monday - Thursday The FDCHLC is seeking a replacement Office Manager while the current incumbent is on long service leave.

The position will be for the period August 27th 2012 to April 17th 2013.

An overarching aspect of the Office Manager role is to implement policies and strategies as directed by the Committee of Management. One key aspect of this is to ensure the provision of high quality social, educational and recreational programs. The Office Manager is expected to efficiently manage the day to day administrative and operational activities of the FDCHLC Inc. In addition the Office Manager will liaise with staff, funding agencies and with government and non-government organisations in order to ensure that all funding options are explored and that planning and reporting requirements are met.

Position description and selection criteria can be downloaded from South Gippsland Community Houses website at www.sgcommunityhouses.org.au or FDCHLC (03) 5682 1101.

All inquiries regarding the position to: Jeff Montague, President (COM) Ph: (03) 5681 6311 Email: jeffpm@harboursat.com.au OR Terri Potter, Office Manager Ph: (03) 5682 1101 Email: fosterdchlc@dcsi.net.au Applications close 3 pm, Friday 27th July 2012.

for sale GRANNY FLAT One bedroom.

Excellent condition, $49,000. 0400824696.

HAY CLEARANCE 1,000 small square bales, shedded, ex quality, suitable for horses. Must go $7 each. Can deliver 50 or more, conditions apply.

Mardan 5664-1320, 0428999691.

HAY $7 per bale, excellent quality, free delivery for 100 or more. Ph: 0419-313483.

LOUNGE SUITE timber with cream floral cushions.

Contact 5662-4169 after 5.30pm.

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.

TOP FIREWOOD, dry local gum, $90 per metre. Nyora.

Ph: 0488-091453, 0415560263.

4-WHEELER Honda TRX 250, 2008 model. New rear tyres, clean bike, $3,200 ONO. Ph: 0448-254714.

Casual Bank

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

0.4 EFT BCCHS also seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of a suitably experienced person to coordinate and support the Child, Youth & Family Services Team.

Applications for this position close 5pm Monday 9 July 2012.

Remuneration for both positions as per relevant professional qualifications.

Enquiries to Louk Thiele, Acting Manager Client Services.

To obtain a position description and an employment application form, please telephone reception on 5671 9200 or refer to our website: www.bcchs.com.au.

Applications must address the key selection criteria, and include the Application for Employment form.

Applications should be addressed to: HR Administrator Bass Coast Community Health Service 1 Back Beach Road San Remo 3925 Or by email to: hr@bcchs.com.au

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

2006 ALFA ROMEO 156 JTS Selespeed 5 speed seq. manual, auto single clutch.

Silver grey, black leather interior, sunroof and many extras.

28,542km One previous owner Immaculate condition Reg UME499 $14,500 PHONE 5662 3742 DAEWOO NUBIRA 2000 wagon, 5spd manual, one owner, RWC, 248,000km, driving lights, towbar, 9/12 rego, $2,600. 5659-8297, 0402-246765.

wanted to buy OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344.

11 Warralong Court Leongatha SATURDAY JULY 7 9am to 12pm Household goods and clothing

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

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

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

marriage celebrant

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

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LEONGATHA 2 Bdrm unit $245 pw Available now MEENIYAN 3 Bdrm house $250 pw Available now

Corporate Services Coordinator

Child, Youth & Family Services Coordinator

Garage Sale

for rent

Building a Healthy Community 0.6 EFT

FREE CAR REMOVAL

OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344.

SITUATIONS VACANT

BCCHS seeks expressions of interest for the part time employment of an enthusiastic and experienced person to coordinate and support the Corporate Services Team.

Applications for this position close 5pm Friday 13 July 2012.

garage sales

OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

Personal Care Attendants Applications are invited for the above position. The successful applicants should possess the following: • Appropriate qualifications • Clinical experience in a health services environment • Evidence of recent professional development • Demonstrated ability to work with others • Proficient written and verbal communication skills • Ability to implement required tasks in allocated time frames • Current First Aid Certificate • The ability to work all tours of duty as rostered Applicants are encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. ------------------------------------------GSHS offers a comprehensive staff support program including, education & mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistant programs. Salary packaging is also available to all permanent staff including our rural and remote housing benefit.

The successful applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police record check.

Contact Jodie Duckworth on 5667 5664 to obtain the application kit and position description or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au. Applications should address the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close 6th July, 2012 and should be addressed to: Janet Arrott-Watt Personnel Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

used vehicles

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

livestock

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

used motorcycles HONDA CB450, 1972, reg. until April 2013, 1F5GV, recent RWC, just serviced, receipts, clean old bike, $6,400 ONO. 0431380089.

MIRBOO NORTH 2 Bdrm house $200 pw Available now 2 Bdrm house $220 pw Available 14th July 2 Bdrm unit $250 pw Available now 3 Bdrm house $260 pw Available now

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

garage sales

MASSIVE MOVING SALE JULY 7 & 8 14 Blair Crescent Leongatha 8am to 5pm Tools, outdoor furniture, lots of household goods and potted plants various sizes LOTS OF BARGAINS

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

births

CURWAIN (Freeman) - Martin and Rosie are delighted to announce the safe arrival to David and Karina of their beautiful daughter, Annabelle Helen on the 16th June in Canberra. Mother and daughter are well.

GOWERS (Koetsveld) Josh and Kim are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Max Joseph on the 27.6.12. Little brother for Lily and Sam (dec).

birthday remembrance

GRIMLEY - Fynn.

1st July 2008 Happy 4th birthday our gorgeous angel babe.

‘Too beautiful for this earth’ Love and miss you always.

Mum, Dad, Yollande, Molly, Bella and Taj.

in memoriam PORS - John Passed away July 6, 2011 Every day brings new reminders of how much you meant to me and the family, and of how much I still miss you.

Forever in our thoughts.

Love Helen and the family.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 53

Debutante ball: hosted by Dalyston Football Netball Club, on Friday, June 29 at Wonthaggi Town Hall. Pictured back row-Jye Reed, Riley Lindsay, Dean Crestani, Beau McCall, Trent Hamilton, James Sheppard and Aloysio Ferriera.

Middle row- Lester Fry, Eliza Berry, Kathleen Seale, Prayer Hynes, Courtney Kop, Brooke Spencer, Brooke Burchell, Katie McCall and Andrew Marks.

in memoriam FARRAR - Jack.

7.7.2009 You left us three years ago but you are always in our thoughts. Loved and missed every day.

From your everloving wife Lily and family.

HULANDS - Kevin John.

7.7.58 to 3.7.11 I am crying because I am at peace and it is the most wonderful place.

I am crying for my family who are still there and upset, but I want them to know my pain and illness have gone now and I am in a better place.

Loved and missed forever, Sue, Vanessa, Deanne, Scott and Axle.

TOOTELL - Heath

19.4.87 - 4.7.2009 We thought of you with love today, But that’s nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Love always mum and your step dad Jock

deaths RICHARDS - John Leslie James.

Passed away at Box Hill Hospital on June 27, 2012 aged 85 years.

Late of Leongatha and Dumbalk.

Loved son of Les and Olif Richards (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Olive and Harvey, Martin and Doris (dec) and Mary, Pat and Allan, Wilfred, Henry and Doris. Step brother of Nell and Percy, Eileen and Alf, Bill and Honour, and Ernie (all dec) and Rosemary.

Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Loved and remembered by all.

funerals RICHARDS - The Funeral Service for the late Mr John Leslie James Richards will be held at St Peters Anglican Church, Leongatha on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 commencing at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

message of hope ALL of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers and sisters, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8

deaths

Front row-page boy Paul Spencer, Leah Jamieson, dance trainer Shannon Burns, coordinator and dance instructor Kerri Ray, president of DNFC Paul Dunlop, dance instructor Debbie Dunlop, president of DNFC Kaye Carew, dance instructor Rhonda Magro, Sophie Bolding, and flowergirl Jessie Sarah.

Photo courtesy Foons Photographics.

deaths

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

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8332 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Fairly certain. 8, Ma-so-n. 9, Failing. 10, Leth-al. 11, DE-part (rev). 12, Cheer. 14, Lin-er (rev). 18, Bolted. 20, Drawer. 23, Observe. 24, (th)E-rect(or). 25, Depth of winter.

Down - 1, F-am-I-ly. 2, I-N-S-E-t. 3, Line-age. 4, Cuff. 5, Ra-is-e. 6, AnI-mate. 7, Neg-ate. 13, Holds up. 15, I-sraeli 16, A-broad. 17, Or-a-tor. 19, E-Art-h. 21, Wrest (rest).

22, Beef.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8332 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Military Cross. 8, Drawn. 9, Salvage. 10, Lentil. 11, Endive. 12, Stage. 14, Chant. 18, Garish. 20, Bridge.

23, Evasive. 24, Frill. 25, Sooner or later.

Down - 1, Muddle. 2, Learn. 3, Tending. 4, Rush. 5, Colon. 6, Oration. 7, Sweden. 13, Tornado. 15, Harmful. 16, Egress. 17, Seller. 19, Shine. 21, Drift. 22, Zero.

(Above) Well placed: members of South Coast Athletics Club did well in their cross country events on Sunday at Mary MacKillop College, from left, Emma Plumb (second in open 3km women), Sandra Plumb (first open 3km women) and Imigen Langford (U/15 3km women). See story inside sport.

(Left) (Lef (L eft) ef t) Good Goo G ood oo d batt b ba battle: att ttle le:: bbatle atat tttling tlin tl lin ingg it oout ut on on the the cross cros cr osss os ccountry coun co oun unttry try tr trac track ackk we ac were re Y Yasas-as min Duursma of Foster and Luke Marshman of Leongatha who won their Under 8 cross country 1km races.

(Below) Men slug it out: in the open men’s 8km cross country event placegetters were, from left, Mark Coulter, first, Dean Langford, second, and Michael Peverill, third.

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Dressing up: Des Bowman and Kate Wilson were looking nice for the Stony Ball at Leongatha Memorial Hall on Saturday night.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

Cheers: Luke Bowman, Cam Stone and Des Bowman give the night a big thumbs up!

Smile: Rebecca Browne, Cindy Winkler, Steph Goss, Michelle Street, Jenna Browne and Kristie Moore wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Having a chat: Jacob Byrnes and Jack Hughes enjoy a night out.

At Port Phillip Heads

JULY Time

4 WED

5 THUR

6 FRI

7 SAT

8 SUN

9 MON

10 TUE

height (metres)

0445 1210 1724 2345

0.30 1.62 0.85 1.46

0551 1308 1830

0.28 1.68 0.76

0048 0650 1400 1930

1.50 0.27 1.72 0.67

0146 0745 1448 2024

1.53 0.30 1.73 0.58

0241 0834 1532 2115

1.54 0.34 1.72 0.52

0333 0920 1612 2200

1.53 0.41 1.69 0.47

0425 1002 1648 2244

1.50 0.49 1.65 0.45

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

Enjoying the music: Marcus Luscombe and Steph Goss love being out and about with mates.

Couples: Shane Moore and Michelle Moore have a good night together.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 55

Sport day in sun GOOD sports and good fun was the focus for senior primary school students as they took part in the Lightning Premiership.

Students from all over the region battled for school pride in netball, soccer, basketball and football.

It was a great day in the weather department too with the sun shining, smiles all round and a fantastic way to finish off Term 2.

Court ready: Alex, Bianca, Hannah and Milly from Tarwin Valley Primary School were ready to play on Thursday.

Above: Celebration: the Korumburra Primary School soccer team celebrate a win in Thursday’s matches.

Right: Good friends: Alexia and Sharnee from St Laurence’s primary were enjoying themselves at the Lightning Premiership on Thursday.

Team spirit: the Mirboo North Primary School football team was raring to hit the field during the Lightning Premiership.

Athletes go the distance SEVENTY-Six athletes from several athletics clubs competed in the South Coast Athletics/Leongatha Little Athletics Club Cross Country championships.

Mary MacKillop Catholic College opened their grounds for the event and wet weather meant it was a true cross country course.

Competitors came from clubs all

over the state including Leongatha LAC, Wonthaggi LAC, Knox, Lilydale/Yarra Ranges, Sale, Kew, Corner Inlet and Collingwood.

Leongatha LAC champions: U/6 Boys - Archie Standfield, U/6 Girls - Paige Barry, U/7 Girls- Chloe Caithness, U/8 Boys - Luke Marshmam, U/8 Girls- Lily Caithness, U/9 Boys - Cambell Riseley, U/9 Girls Merrin Giles, U/10 Boys - Alfie Herbert, U/10 Girls - Cobie Standfield,

U/11 Girls - Jemma Caithness, U/12 Girls - Jasmine McJames-Court, U/13 Girls - Lily Akers, U/14 Girls - Felicity Warren.

South Coast champions: U/14 Women: Melody Notley, U/16 Women: Imigen Langford, Open Women 3km: Sandra Plumb, Open Women 6km: Sarah Lewis, Open Men 8km: Mark Coulter, Masters Men 8km: Dean Langford.

Above: Happy women: (from left) Niki Emmett (2nd Masters women 6km), Bek Fincher (winner Masters women 6km) and Fiona Smart (2nd Open women 6km).

Little runners: Chloe Caithness (Leongatha Little Aths U/7 girls 1km winner) and Nevada Crimp (2nd place).

Top runners: Open and Masters men 8km place getters (from left) Michael Peverill (2nd Open men), Rob Gray (3rd Masters men), Steve Plumb (3rd Masters Men), Dean Langford (winner Masters men) and Barry Standfield (2nd Masters men).

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Bowls reports Leongatha

THE weather has not been favorable to the game of bowls however the affiliated monthly triples was able to take place on Wednesday June 27.

Those teams who did bowl overall enjoyed the day.

The winners on the day were the combination team of Russell Trotman (s) with Bert Bright and Brian Harris with 4 wins plus 30 while the runners-up went to the Leongatha team of Col Watt (s) with Ollie Crouch and Bev Watt with 3 wins plus 29.

Best last game went to another Leongatha team of Ray Saunders (s), George Witherow and Mike Carnell with plus 12.

The sponsor for the day was the Leongatha RSL and Graeme Heath on behalf of the RSL made the presentations.

The Leongatha bowls club thanks the RSL for their valued support.

The winners of the John O’Connor wines

were the Inverloch team of Alan Easterbrook (s), Mike Yates and Gerald Gardner and the club also thanks John for his very valued support each month.

Reminders: There will be no bowls for the next several weeks as the club undertakes internal maintenance within the club rooms.

Thanks to Col Watt and Russell Trotman the shelters and new concrete have been completed on the west side of green one and this has given a great uplift to the club’s outside facilities.

Also the new air-condition/heating has been completed within the club rooms and again many thanks to Brian Turner and team.

The monies for the air-condition/heating has been covered by the kitty club and again sincere thanks must go to John O’Connor and his dedicated kitty club team.

Until next report, have a good break. Jackhigh.

Korumburra Parlor

EVEN though parlor bowls has completed its competition season for 2012 and its social season doesn’t begin until September, club members continue to play indoor bias bowls once a week on Monday evenings at Outtrim.

The bias bowlers have been competing in the South Gippsland pennant season with mixed results.

Korumburra Blue finished their season improving as a team whilst Korumburra White has excelled and are now to face Mardan Purple in the grand final.

This is a tough proposition but one that White faces with enjoyment and pride.

Weekly bowls results for June have been

SGIBBA pennant

NEW team Korumburra White are into the grand final after their second season of competition by defeating Mardan Gold, 30 shots to 15 shots, in the preliminary final last week.

They will now play Mardan Purple at Dumbalk Hall on Tuesday July 3 at 7.30pm.

Come along to see a good game of bowls.

Dumbalk indoor MONDAY night, June 25 saw 10 bowlers willing to have a game of bowls.

We had a good night of bowls.

We are having our championship game on Monday night and all are welcome to come along.

All welcome for a friendly game of bowls on Monday night.

Meeniyan

MONDAY, June 18, triples winners were Seb, Dino and Lucy with locals Max Brown, Annie Maruzza and Jim Murray runners-up.

Also winning three games were Ken Smith’s team (Mirboo North) and Graeme Cridge’s team (Tarwin Lower).

Monday, June 25, was not quite the nice weather of the week before.

After a 10 end game and 8 ends the winners were locals Col Densley, Paul Holmes and Glenda Williams with Dulcie Mortlock (Meeniyan) and Josie Bohm and Joan Miles (Foster) runners-up.

Thanks to our regular sponsors Prom Country First National Real Estate, Meeniyan Area Community Shop and new sponsor BrownWigg.

Our regular Wednesday social bowls continues to attract plenty of interest. Avril VanWamel and Don Paterson were June 20 winners from a field of 20, with Pat Pocklington winning the lucky draw.

June 27th winners were Doug Kuhne and Barbara Scott with Les Godkins having the lucky draw. Again 20 people participated.

Saturday, July 7 is our Christmas in July with the catering committee organising the meal.

- on 4/6, Lee Armstrong, Mary Tumino and Michael Matthews (who bowled brilliantly) scored 2W+10 shots.

On 11/6, Margo Maher, Connie Occhipinti and Joyce Occhipinti outscored all the teams with 1W+15 shots.

The club visited Dumbalk on 18/6 but on 25/6 Margo, Connie and Joyce together with George Bentley, proved how well they bowl by outpointing everyone else when they scored 1W+5 shots.

Club players welcomed new bowler, Jan, on Monday night and also wish Korumburra White “bon chance” for Tuesday’s final.

A Grade winners: White Wash (from left) Kevin Dowling, Ashley Harrison and Dean Snelling.

Right Club Champion: club champion singles runners-up Mark Dowling with winner Michael Chang.

Inverloch WEDNESDAY’S carpet bowls saw nine players participate in two games of pairs, each of 10 ends.

There were two two-game winners, both scoring 32 points.

Winners with seven shots up were Margaret Flett and Nell Van Grunsven. Runners-up with six shots up were Robert Huntley and Joan Clark.

Thanks to Carol Hughes and Harry Dunn for supper.

Thursday’s winter triples had 24 players play the usual three games of two-bowl triples, each of 14 ends.

There were two three-game winners, both with 60 points (very impressive as the maximum possible is 72).

Winners with 47 shots up were Doug Muir, Garry Hardy and Pam Sutcliffe.

Runners-up with 24 shots up were Nic Van Grunsven, Mike Yates and Norm West.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday June 27 saw eight players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams of two.

We played two games of 10 ends with six bowls, it was nice to have Sybil Breen for a game of bowls. There was a countback third and second place in fourth (LL). Skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Peter Heldens third (LW) 10 ends. Skipper Andrew Hanks, Dudley Harrison second (WL) 11 ends. Skipper Rod McConchier, Kevin Robinson first (WW). Skipper Toni Heldens, Sybil Breen.

The best first game Toni 14-6 2nd Andrew 12-3.

New bowlers are most welcome to join us for a fun night of bowls.

South Gippsland bridge Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope. 2nd Jean Barbour, Frank Arndt. 3rd Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, John Sutton. 2nd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 3rd Hannah Martin, Leila Bell.

East/West: 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 2nd Jean

Barbour, Margot Moylan. 3rd George Geekie, Mavis Parks.

Inverloch – Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st John Sutton, Kaye Douglas. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 3rd Dawn Jolly, George Geekie.

4th Faye Rowlands, Pat West.

East/West: 1st Anne Williams, John Farr. 2nd Marj Freeman, Colin Cameron and John Sullivan, Alan Johnston.

• SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD AND GAME

Side by side classic THE start of the new financial year was celebrated by 58 shooters at Hallston on Sunday with a 60 target novelty event.

The targets were all set as doubles and very cold overcast weather, and some original target settings, made high scores very hard to come by.

Shooters travelled from as far away as Sale to compete and several went away with the prizes.

Winners in the Side X Side

event were; AA Grade: K. Jacobs 24. A Grade: S. Wade 38, G. Cooper 32, R. Hemphill 29. B.Grade: P. Pendlebury 22, T. Hardman 17. C Grade: D. Dowton 30, P. Cartwright 30, J. Bowyer 20. Veterans: G. Hart 39, B. Wilkerson 36.

Ladies: B. Hart 22, T. Jacobs 20, D. Wood 18. Juniors: R. Collins 35, K. Pentland 24.

June fox drive Sunday June 17 was the date of the last fox drive held by the field and game. The day was very wet and cold and 10 hunters braved the weather to bag seven foxes.

White Wash wins a close one LEONGATHA Table Tennis decided its A Grade finals winner on June 12 and it was team White Wash that took out the win.

The professionalism of team White Wash, Ashley Harrison, Dean Snelling and Kevin Dowling had their winner’s smiles gleaming.

The victory did not come without a gallant challenge from team Gunners consisting of Ian Rasmussen, Brittney Taylor, Jason Comrie and Mark Dowling.

This final was a great display of team work and encouragement, with many rallies with points that could go either way.

The spectators could feel their pressures and fatigue as the night wore on. It made for some great viewing.

Congratulations to each team in

this section for their achievements.

It’s been a memorable season.

The A Grade club championships were played the following week and to Michael Chang’s credit he did back up the autumn season aggregate winner with a win in the A Grade singles club championship.

With sweat and grit determination Mark Dowling could not produce any unforced errors from Michael Chang and accepted a gracious second placing.

The handicap singles were also played on the same night.

With the players on a lesser percentage of season wins receiving up to six points head start against higher ranked players, it applied direct pressure to the higher player.

This advantage/disadvantage however it is viewed, allows no wriggle room, as every point counts.

The winner of the handicap sin-

gles was Michael Chang and the finalist was Kevin Dowling.

The A Reserve finals will be played this week with team Can Do consiting of Ian Jonas, Jan Jonas and Caitlyn Taylor out to knock team Titans, Frank Hirst, Zach Anstey and Bill Haw, off their perch. All the best to both teams.

We are now taking registrations for the new season to start July 17, for A Grade and July 18, for A Reserve and B Grade.

Don’t forget our Keenages program for anyone who would like to play on a Tuesday and or a Thursday morning.

For more info call Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178 or drop into our great facilities inside the tin shed situated within the Leongatha Recreation Reserve and have a look and a chat.

• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Icy night produces hot badminton WHILE the temperature plummeted outside, badminton players worked up a sweat indoors, playing some excellent standard matches.

Clearly the match of the round this week was the Rosellas versus Kookaburras, the latter coming away with a nail-biting three point victory.

Joe Langstaff was the catalyst of this win, claiming his three sets in fine style. He was well supported by team-mates Brendan Eaton and Neil Jeremiah who defeated last year’s club champion Greg Marshman 15-8, and has made Neil favourite to take out the coveted singles club champion title.

Of interest, Rosellas also had a three set winner

in Neil Langstaff. Neil, a sporting icon in the district has improved each week of play, so beware all opposition come finals time as Neil is ready to pounce.

The Parrots were in a dominant mood and totally thrashed the Cockatoos, Keinen Hemming just defeating Paris Buckley in an emotion-charged set.

Roger Callister was the only player to gain a set for Cockatoos.

The Bowerbirds were too steady for lowerplaced Lorikeets, Leonie Degnan having her best night for the season, winning her three sets. Maurice Simpson was the stand-out competitor for Lorikeets.

The B Grade action was again full of highlights and it is a pleasure

to see how well this competition is running.

Makita has hit a wonderful patch of form, easily defeating GMC. Steven Holmes is enjoying a top season, he was capably supported by Guilia Joyce and Emma Smith for GMC. Davis Loo and Katrina Hodges did well to win their only set.

Finally, Bosch recorded a sound victory over Ryobi, Glen O’Neill and Mat Howard combining well to produce this solid victory for Ryobi.

Paul Plunkett and Tracey Miles did their best, winning numerous sets, but alas it was not quite enough.

This week is the blue ribbon event of the season, our annual club championships. An excellent night

of top quality badminton is assured, so all players are urged to come along and get involved.

Results

A Grade: Kookaburras 5/118 d Rosellas 3/113, Bowerbirds 5/136 d Lorikeets 3/117, Parrots 7/136 d Cockatoos 1/91.

B Grade: Makita 5/115 d GMC 1/82, Bosch 3/115 d Ryobi 3/78.

Ladders A Grade Honeyeaters ............................63 Parrots .....................................60 Kookaburras...........................51 Rosellas....................................51 Bowerbirds ...............................50 Lorikeets ..................................38 Cockatoos.................................37 B Grade DeWalt.....................................50 Makita .....................................47 Bosch .......................................47 GMC ........................................35 Ryobi ........................................24

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Leongatha

A bit of strategy was required by the 52 golfers who played a bisque par on Saturday. As a result, scores were somewhat better than for a normal par event.

Peter Walsh continues to play effective golf on his 13 handicap and his core of +2 was best in A Grade.

Four players in B Grade were tied on an impressive +3 score, but it was Barry Hughes who prevailed after the countback.

Peter Jackson won pro-pin, Rod Brown won nearest the pin and balls went to P. Jackson, D. Barrack, R. Thurston +3, C. Hams, R. Chaplin, P. Hobson, G. Marsham, J. Burt, T. Goldie +1, P. Brownlie, G. Vanderzalm, L. Collier, L. Page sq.

Tuesday John Renwick is in good form and his win on Tuesday was not a surprise. John’s score of 35 was two better than anyone else could muster.

Andrew Smith and Kevin Scott were nearest the pin winners and balls went to G. Linguey, K. Finney, J. Smith 33, N. Hughes, G. Maher

Welshpool golf

WE have finally been able to have a game of golf after the elements really water logged our course.

Friday’s Yarram Club Hotel event winner was Alan Hayes with 20 points.

Balls down the line with 18 was Merv Lowe and Earle Fischer with 17.

Nearest the pin. 6th Brian MacPherson.

Foster

THE course is certainly wet but still very playable with very few plugged balls, but no run at all. Preferred lies are in force.

Tuesday saw Fred Tyers (14) have another steady round of 36 pts to take out the win. Athol McGrath (18) got the ball DTL with 32 pts. Fred also won the NTP. On Thursday Robert Blake (14) returned to form to have 37 pts to post a win. DTL balls went to Lloyd McKenzie (8) on 36 pts and Fred Tyers (14) on 35 points.

Lucky Phil Schofield took out the NTP. Kevin De Silveira got an Airy Certificate for his effort in the middle of the 11th fairway.

32, D. Clemann 31.

Thursday The event was stableford with golfers limited to a choice of just three clubs and a putter. A common excuse after the game was ‘too many putts and not enough clubs’.

Craig Hams gives the ball a thump whatever club he uses and his score of 35 was clearly the best of the day.

Dan Malone was runner-up on 32. Bert Borg and Trevor Steer were nearest the pin winners.

Down the line balls: B. Borg 31, K. Castwood 30, J. Eabry, J. Smith, P. Hartigan 29, P. Hobson 28, F. Debono, G. Maher, D. Clemann 27.

Saturday’s event is monthly medal and is listed as stableford. It is also round five of the McMicking Plate.

This Thursday, we have a 4BBB stableford wine and cheese day sponsored by the Dandenong Club.

Ladies WEDNESDAY June 27 was the finals of Match Play Championship.

A Grade - Mary Brewis def Rebecca Brown 1up over 36 holes. B Grade - Loris Clark def Jocelyn

Howson 3/2 over 18 holes. C Grade Joan Scott def Marg Danks 4/3 over 18 holes.

Three great finals, it was great to see so many spectators watching the finals. Thank you to everyone who stayed and watched.

In the nine hole Stableford 17 players took to the course.

Winners were: A Grade: Trish Owen (16) 16 pts, B Grade: Isobel Sutherland (41) 15 pts c/b.

NTP 14th: Coral Gray NTP 16th: Gwen Chapman.

DTL Balls: Wendy Parker 15 pts, Pam Christensen 15 pts, Gwen Chapman 14 pts, Glenis Day 14 pts.

Saturday was a Bisque Par with seven players.

Winner was Rebecca Wilson (15) -2.

DTL Balls: Anna deBondt -3, Di Williams -4.

Leongatha Gala 4BBB Day on Friday, July 6 and South Gippsland Foursomes Championship Monday, July 16 at Leongatha. Further details are available at the club on 5664 3314.

Other scores: P. Janson 16, L. Pope, K. Lear, P. Westaway, G. Brown, G. Brennan all 15, C. Fletcher 10, K. Morp ll.

Saturday saw eight players contest the Toora Hotel event where Alan Hayes once again triumphed with 16 points on countback from Lionel Pope. Nearest the pin 17th L. Pope.

Other scores: G. Bren-

nan, L. Lear 14, Bob Wiggins 9 and Graeme English 8. We wish Bob Wiggins bon voyage to England for three months.

Sunday was monthly medal day where a very small field turned up (the rest must have been turned off by the forecast) anyhow in great conditions Brian MacPherson with a net 67 won his second medal in consecutive

months followed by Alan Hayes 72, Keith Lear 75, Lionel Pope 77 and Pat Carroll 81.

Nearest the pins 6th Brian MacPherson, 17th Alan Hayes.

Next Sunday is the foursomes championship so organise your partners and also put your name on the board for the Winter knockout tournament.

Lloyd McKenzie produced a good round of par 36 off the stick to have 22 pts to take home the chook on Friday. DTL balls went to Kane Esler on 20 points, and Rhys Ireland and Phil Schofield on 19 points. Ross Mackenzie produced a gem to take the NTP on the 17th and Kane Esler won the other NTP. Saturday we played for trophies donated by OK Pizza and Pasta.

That unpredictable enigma Don Cripps (24) was again on his game and produced a good round of 39 points in difficult conditions to clean up and win B Grade. A Grade was won by Greg Cox (11) with 36 points.

DTL balls went to Paul Spencer (28) and

Kane Esler (19) both on 36 points, and Trevor Jones (24) and Rod Coughlan-Lane (24) both on 35 points.

The NTP’s were won

by Peter Dight and Greg Cox. Greg Cox gets a Airy certificate for his effort on the 15th tee. Apparently the ball did move about one cm, but the club went a lot further than that.

Terry Jewson had just bought himself a brand new set of Callaway clubs and fronted up keen to atone for the ignominy of his last unfortunate mud throwing episode.

However his 18 points showed that he still has a bit to work on and he was a deserving winner of the encouragement award.

The Barry Soderlund

Memorial Trophy has been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 25 - it will be run in conjunction with the Neil Chandler Trophy day.

Margaret Freeman was not present to collect the $450 in the members cash draw. The prize will rise to $500 this Friday.

You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8 pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

Coming events include Thursday’s Stableford, Friday’s Chicken Run – holes 1 to 9, Saturday’s Medal Day – O’ Connell Motors Trophies and 2nd round of Tuer Trophy and Tuesday’s Stableford.

Mirboo North IN Thursday’s Stableford P. Chapman was named the winner on 41 points.

DTL’s went to N Whitelaw and P Woodall.

Saturday’s Stableford saw G. Watson (4) the A Grade winner on 39 points.

DTLs went to N. Whitelaw 37 points, M. Fletcher 36 points and D. Scurlock 36 points.

NTP were 4th J. Blunsden, 6th J. Hughes, 13th G. Watson, 16th M Fletcher and the 2nd shot on the 1st hole went to R. Scurlock.

There were 35 starters for the stableford competition on Saturday December 24. The CCR was 71.

The day winner was John Woodall (6) 41 pts and B Grade was Peter Sanderson (19) 37 pts.

The ladies winner was T. Higginbottom 39 pts.

Down the line: Peter Chapman, Terry Brad-

Ladies

THE course was too wet to allow carts last week and this resulted in a smaller field with the competition becoming a singles stableford round.

Junior golf tournament THE South Gippsland Junior Golf Committee, will hold a Junior Tournament next Sunday, July 8 at Leongatha Golf Club.

The tournament is open to junior boys and girls (under 18 years).

Hit off commences at 9am and concludes at 10am and entry fee is $5 for all players.

Korumburra

Woodall.

Saturday’s Stableford saw G Watson (4) the A Grade winner on 39 points.

DTLs went to N Whitelaw 37 points, M Fletcher 36 points and D

Last Wednesday, June 27 we played the final of the Marg McLaren four-ball, better ball par event. It was the third and final round of

IN Thursday’s Stableford P Champman was named the winner on 41 points.

DTL’s went to N Whitelaw and P

December 31 A stableford was played on Saturday December 31 with 55 starters and the CCR was 71.

The day winner was Josh Taylor (24) 42 points, A Grade Shayne Woodall (12) 41 pts, B Grade Terry Donnison (15) 41 points.

Down the line: I. Evison, G. Barr 40; P. Garlick 39, P. Woodall, S. Evison, J. Blunsden 38; R. Matthews 37 on countback.

Nearest the pin: 4th J. Kus, 6th R. Matthews P/P, 13th J. Kus, 16th B. George, 2nd shot 1st Terry Bradshaw.

Birdies: 6th S. Woodall, I. Evison; 13th T. Traill, P. Woodall, T. Donnison; 16th W. Reynolds, P. Draper, B. George.

Woorayl

Ready to swing: Bruce Hutton, Nick Lafferty, John Feddersen and Max Kavanagh were set for their day on the course at Leongatha on Saturday.

Scurlock 36 points.

NTP were 4th J Blunsden, 6th J Hughes, 13th G Watson, 16th M Fletcher and the 2nd shot on the 1st Hole went to R Scurlock.

Midweek comp With 45 starters on Thursday December 29 the day winner was Garry Young (20) 43 pts (Woorayl) and the A Grade was Warren Turner (16) 42 pts (Woorayl).

CCR was 71.

Down the line: Warren Warner 42 pts, Stephen Mills 42, Phil Garlick 41, Joe Taylor 41, Doug Taylor 41, Neil Rutledge 40 countback.

Birdies: 4th P. Garlick, S. Woodall; 6th T. Tomada, M. Thompson, K. Davies, P. Draper, P. Garlick, S. Woodall; 16th

K. Davies, G. Young, W. Turner, D. Woodall.

LAST Saturday we played for our monthly medal sponsored by Thorntons Bakery.

The medal and A Grade went to Rob Gourlay with a net 69, B going to Craig Turner with a net 71. C Grade was won by Simon Sullivan with a net 70.

The ball distribution was T. Burgess, D. Dwyer, G. Young, E. Poole, P. Mc Caughan and C. Hall. Max Wood won the nearest the pin on the 8th hole.

The putting competition went to our medal winner. Our Thursday competition saw our president prevail with 38 points with a ball going to Michael Collins. Next week we will play a par event sponsored by South Gippsland Therapy Centre.

THIRTY - NINE players attended the par competition on Saturday June 30.

Trophies supplied by Hays Jewellers. The CCR was 70.

A. Grade: L. Guilfoyle +2, S. Rose -1, L. Sharp -2, P. Johnson -2.

B. Grade: M. Webb +3, J. Watts +1, R. Crawford +1, W. Hopkins square, K. Pope -2, S. Webster -3, P. Vanagtmaal -3, T. Jones -3.

C. Grade: N. Alger -5 on countback, G. Wilson -5.

Putting: 1st D. Austin, 7th A. Worthy, 10th J. Watts, 13th B. Newton hole in one.

NAGA: M. Belvedere -10, 1st K. Dowel, 2nd P. Vanagtmaal, 3rd R. Spokes.

Tuesday’s winner was P. Hosking 43 points.

Thursday winner was R. Spokes 36 points.

Mirboo North

shaw 40; Ron Anderson, John McFarlane 39; Max Fletcher 37 countback.

Nearest the pin: 4th/ pp P. Woodall, 6th P. Stimson, 2nd shot 1st J. Woodall.

Birdies: 4th B. Bradshaw, 4th T. Bradshaw, 16th P. Chapman, 13th S. Mills, 16th T. Bradshaw, 16th J. Woodall, 6th P. Woodall.

Ladies

The winner on the day was Marg Tuckett (23) with 29 points.

Balls down the line went to Inge Giliam and Jo Fennell.

Nearest the pin on the 8th was Di O’Connor, on the 11th was Marg Tuckett and the 17th was Melinda Martin.

Next week will be the July monthly medal.

There is also an event for those players without a handicap.

The ‘Calloway’ system of handicapping will be used for the players competing without a handicap.

A separate competition will be held for any parent of a child wishing to play.

Entry forms are available at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs or via the district website at www.southgippslandgolf.org.au then

click on the ‘Junior golf’ link.

Entries can then be forwarded to Mrs Rebecca Thomas c/o Leongatha Golf Club P.O. Box 578, Leongatha, 3953. Or telephone on 5664 3314.

Clubs and Junior Liaison Officers are encouraged to get as many juniors to play in these type of events, as this is where junior golfers gain valuable experience in playing competition golf.

matchplay. The winners were Moira Rogers and Judy Webb (3/2) defeating Barbara Walker and Margaret Harper. We also played an eighteen hole competition for the others, a singles par event. Elle McIvor won this with -6 on a count back

from Betty Thomson. Sixteen ladies played competition in very heavy going with a lot of preferred lies.

NTP on the first, Betty Thomson and the 13th, Barbara Walker.

This Wednesday, July 4 we play stableford.

Meeniyan

was in the clubhouse.

The raffle winners were Alan Kuhne and Col Graeme.

Next week is Medal Day. Tuesday’s event was a singles stableford event with the winner being David Baggallay with 37 points.

Balls down the line went to Steve Collins 36 pts and Ian Trease with 35 points.

Best nine was Alan Kuhne with 21 points. Nearest the pin on the 5th was won

by Alan Kuhne.

Thursday was a singles stableford with the winner being John Dumont with 40 points.

Nearest the pin on the 7th was won by Fred Stalker.

SATURDAY was single par event with the sponsor for the day being Stewarts Tyres which is much appreciated.

The A Grade winner was Alan Kuhne with 3 up.

A grade runner up was Col Graeme with 2 down.

The B Grade winner was Henry Mueller with 2 up on a countback. B Grade runner up was Daryle Gregg with 2 up.

Balls down the line went to Jim Cusack 2 up and Bob McGeary 1 down.

Nearest the pin on the 8th was won by Alan Kuhne. The pro pin on the 11th was won by Jeff Wilson.

The members draw was won by Col Stewart who

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• SOCCER

Korumburra falls to Island IN the worst possible conditions this year, both the Korumburra and Phillip Island seniors had to contend with a freezing wind and continual showers.

Wet weather: Scott Rodda battles through the wet weather on Sunday.

Power kick: Bree Allen puts boot to ball during Korumburra’s match with Phillip Island.

• UNDER 16S SOCCER

Wonthaggi wins ns in wet A BITTERLY cold wind chilled both the Knights and Wonthaggi on Sunday.

Wonthaggi dominated the first half, kicking five out of their six goals.

Leongatha could only reply with a snappy short range goal from Tom Stampton at the 15 minute mark.

During the second half, Leongatha

saw much more of the play, with some fine attempts from Fergus Warren and Michael Craven just missing the goals.

In the end Wonthaggi’s superior ball skills on a short pitch led to an easy win six - one.

Goal kickers for Wonthaggi were John Bulbulian, Xavier Hughes, Mathew Lowe and Matteo Gatto.

• SOCCER

Stars women make a point WITH the men not in action it was left to the South Coast Stars women to represent the club against Leongatha and they acquitted themselves well, claiming their first point for the season.

Worries over a sodden pitch proved overly pessimistic, as the surface held up well and meant both teams could play some good quality soccer.

South Coast Stars came out with a full side and the advantage as Leongatha started with only nine players for the first half.

The Knights struggled to press forward, with players playing out of their usual positions and with no one to pass through to the midfield of Marissa, Tash, Jess and Tamara tired quickly.

This put a lot of pres-

sure on the Leongatha defence but a great game from Cassie, Pauline, Kim and Danika in goals kept South Coast scoreless for the first half.

With the late arrival of Loz bolstering the midfield Leongatha started to attack the South Coast goals but was unable to convert their chances, ending the half at Leongatha 0 South Coast 0.

The second half saw a few changes, with Kim Kirkus in goals and a more attacking forward line of Jess, Marissa and Maddie with others sweeping into the forward line in a full out effort to score.

Not even magic Maddie could penetrate the solid defence line from South Coast and some outstanding saves from the South Coast keeper.

Leongatha tried many different attacking formations, Danika even having a go up front to no avail. The

lack of goals saw a few of the Leongatha girls getting frustrated and they were getting caught out of position. South Coast took full advantage of this with five minutes to go to break away with four on two situation then a one on one with stand in, keeper Kim, which saw Kim come out with a game saving sliding tackle which she came off second best in but saved the day for Leongatha.

End result: South Coast Stars 0 – Leongatha 0, another great team effort from the Leongatha girls.

Leongatha player of the day went to Kim Kirkus with a great effort in defence in the first half and with the awesome game saver sliding tackle in goals in the second half.

A special mention must go to South Coast’s’ goalie, Gabby Harris who made some excellent saves and kept the Stars in the hunt.

Korumburra scored after two minutes when Scott Rodda coolly placed the ball in the net after a goal mouth scramble.

Phillip Island gradually got into the game and scored two goals before the half time break, with the wind behind them Phillip Island started scoring goals at will.

Korumburra tried several position changes and finally got a goal through Andy Dawson but it was not enough to deter Phillip Island, who went on to win 11-2.

Women It was a hard fought game in freezing winter conditions.

Korumburra went in with the bare 11 this week with a number of players out with injuries. This didn’t deter the young side who fought hard in the conditions.

Zoe Allen was first to score within minutes of the start of the game with a beautiful back kick.

The game was fairly evenly contested, with both teams having shots at goal.

Phillip Island scored just before the half time break, leaving the score 1-1 at half time.

The second secon half went goal for goal, first, Tara Ta Wallace scored fol-

lowed by Phillip Island.

Phillip Island then got a lucky break with the referee giving them a second chance on a foul throw only to score from it, putting them into the lead for the first time.

Korumburra not to be defeated by this, saw a kick in from Bridie Allen in goal to Chloe Rodda, who passed long to Tara Wallace who scored her second. Not to be outdone Phillip Island scored again quickly.

Minutes before the end a magic pass from Bree Allen to Tara Wallace saw her take on two Phillip Island players and the goalie to score her hat trick and to leave the final score at 4-4.

Under 19 Korumburra went into the game undermanned with a number of Under 16s playing and doing well in the wet cold conditions.

Phillip Island opened the scoring early, but Korumburra had some promising forward moves but couldn’t convert.

Phillip Island led 3-0 at the break.

Korumburra’s Andrew Parkinson scored Korumburra’s only goal early in the second half, but Phillip Island finished strongly to score an 8-1 victory.

Under 16 Both teams played a hard fought game in the wet and windy conditions.

Phillip Island struck first with a goal that just snuck through James Dunn’s fingers.

Zoe Allen had a few early shots at

goal but couldn’t convert.

Phillip Island scored once more to take a 2-0 lead at half time. After the break Liiam Miller scored a fantastic goal but Phillip Island scored two more quickly after this.

Chloe Rodda scored Korumburra’s second but Phillip Island came out winners 4-2.

Under 13 Korumburra started the first half facing a strong wind. They had to rearrange their defence as their two regular centre backs were unavailable.

Korumburra held Phillip Island well, with Oscar Drake making many well timed tackles.

They even managed to break well and Zac Allman was unlucky to shoot over the bar with the goal at his mercy.

At half time the game was evenly balanced at 0-0. Both teams played well in the second half and Korumburra could not use the advantage of the wind.

Korumburra finally got the ball over the line when the Phillip Island goalie spoiled a shot, but the referee overruled the linesman and gave no goal.

Phillip Island went straight up the other end and scored, which lifted Phillip Island and they were getting more of the ball.

There was no more score and Phillip Island won 1-0.

Netball for all abilities WHEN V Victoria takes Austraon South Sout lia in the Access for All Abilit Abilities Netball Exhibition, three of Exhibition South Gippsland’s own talents will be taking the court.

Mitchell Price, Adam Simurina and Tamara Chumbley were selected for the Victorian All Abilities Mixed Netball Team after trying out in March.

Mitchell has already experienced playing at state level netball when he took part in an exhibition match during half time at a Melbourne Vixens game recently.

There weren’t too many nerves for Mitchell, who has been playing netball and basketball since he was eight, and also umpires for the Leongatha and District Netball Association

Twilight games.

Adam admitted he chose not to play on the night because there was “too big a crowd”.

“At games I’ve played before, the crowd wasn’t as big,” he said.

“I’m pretty nervous about playing (against South Australia), but I’m going to have to get used to it; I’ll give it a shot.”

Adam has played basketball most of his life, and avoided netball because he thought it was “only a girls game”.

“Then I realised that if girl’s could play football, I could play netball,” he said, adding “as long as I don’t have to wear a skirt!”

Tamara has been playing soccer since she was 14, but said she’s enjoyed the change of sport.

“I like shooting and passing, and the team work you need to play the

game,” she said.

And while Mitchell and Adam have both represented Victoria in the All Abilities Basketball state team, this is a new experience for Tamara; it’s also her first visit to South Australia.

In lead up to the big event in Adelaide on August 11, the trio have been training once a week with their fellow young adults from Yoralla First Base in Leongatha.

When the group decided to start their own mixed netball team, they contacted GippsSports Access for All Abilities program coordinator Dan Poynton to find out where to start.

“Access for All Abilities is part of a two year initiative from Netball Victoria, and we thought that would be the best way to develop a team,” he said.

“Representatives from Netball Victoria came up

and had a talk with us, and now we’ve been training weekly since January.”

Six of the players tried out for the state team and have continued to train every week.

Dan said he hopes the team will be able to take part in the LDNA Twilight competition later this year.

“We thought to be linked in with LDNA would be the best way to get the team playing at a competition level,” he said.

“Eventually it would be great if we could become linked in with a local club as well.”

With Dan currently running the training sessions, he’s looking for someone with a little more netball experience to help the team out.

Anyone interested in helping can contact him on 0428 358 336.

Netball at Yoralla: Mycalie James, Adam Simurina, Dale Olierook, Mitchell Price, Brodie James, Tamara Chumbley, Corran Djuric with Dan Poynton from GippSport. Adam, Mitchell and Tamara have been selected for the Victorian Access for all Abilities State Team.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 13 June 30 A Grade: Foster 66 d Yarram 28, Toora 42 d Kilcunda Bass 20, Fish Creek 43 d Korumburra Bena 37, Stony Creek 43 d Inverloch Kongwak 40, Dalyston 38 d Phillip Island 35.

B Grade: Korumburra Bena 44 d Fish Creek 35, Stony Creek 31 d Inverloch Kongwak 21, Dalyston 40 d Phillip Island 35, DWWWW 56 d Tarwin 33, Toora 38 d Kilcunda Bass 20, Foster 62 d Yarram 24.

C Grade: Korumburra Bena 36 d Fish Creek 22, Inverloch Kongwak 29 d Stony Creek 19, Dalyston 57 d Phillip Island 15, Tarwin 31 d DWWWW 29, Toora 37 d Kilcunda Bass 17, Foster 38 d Yarram 13.

17 & Under: Korumburra Bena 22 d Fish Creek 19, Inverloch Kongwak 39 d Stony Creek 30, Daly-

ston 52 d Phillip Island 18, Tarwin 32 d DWWWW 28, Toora 24 d Kilcunda Bass 9, Foster 28 d Yarram 25.

15 & Under: Korumburra Bena 24 d Fish Creek 19, Stony Creek 20 d Inverloch Kongwak 15, Dalyston 45 d Phillip Island 15, Tarwin 16 d DWWWW 11, Kilcunda Bass 14 d Toora 12, Yarram 22 drew with Foster 22.

13 & Under: Fish Creek 24 d Korumburra Bena 20, Inverloch Kongwak 38 d Stony Creek 4, Dalyston 37 d Phillip Island 10, Tarwin 23 d DWWWW 5, Kilcunda Bass 28 d Toora 10, Foster 53 d Yarram 3.

Ladders A Grade Foster..........................245.21 52 Fish Creek ..................154.86 46 Kor-Bena.....................242.56 44 Dalyston ......................141.82 36 MDU ...........................120.64 36 Stony Creek ............... 112.62 34 Phillip Island .................92.41 28

Inv-Kongwak ................98.97 24 Yarram ............................ 97.11 24 Toora ..............................71.80 20 Tarwin ...................... ..44.09 16 Kilcunda-Bass ................28.88 8 B Grade Foster..........................186.83 52 Kor-Bena ....................175.45 44 Dalyston .....................154.30 44 DWWWW...................123.89 38 MDU ...........................139.57 36 Fish Creek ................... 114.40 34 Inv-Kongwak ..............127.15 28 Stony Creek...................80.04 28 Tarwin ...........................88.72 20 Phillip Island .................74.00 18 Toora ..............................74.81 16 Yarram ...........................65.88 10 Kil-Bass..........................24.44 4 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................168.58 48 Inv-Kongwak ..............168.38 48 Dalyston ......................205.29 44 Foster..........................180.69 40 MDU ...........................154.89 36 Stony Creek ..................96.83 32 Fish Creek .....................89.76 28 Yarram ...........................94.59 24 Tarwin ...........................67.89 24 DWWWW.....................80.62 16 Phillip Island ..................60.05 14 Toora .............................61.41 8 Kil-Bass..........................35.14 6 17 & Under Kor-Bena ....................322.15 52 Fish Creek ...................189.16 48 Dalyston ......................178.67 40 Inv-Kongwak ..............165.40 40

Stony Creek ..............129.33 32 DWWWW...................102.15 32 MDU ............................106.84 28 Tarwin ...........................98.77 26 Toora ..............................84.44 26 Phillip Island .................76.50 20 Yarram ...........................45.21 12 Foster..............................38.72 8 Kil-Bass.........................35.19 8 15 & Under Dalyston ......................368.79 52 Kor-Bena .....................261.49 48 Foster...........................173.51 42 Fish Creek ..................180.53 40 Yarram .......................120.62 34 PhillipIsland................103.20 28 Inv-Kongwak ..............102.69 28 Kil-Bass.........................60.38 26 Stony Creek....................80.00 24 MDU .............................71.43 22 Toora .............................67.97 12 Tarwin .........................24.37 12 DWWWW.....................20.24 4 13 & Under Dalyston ......................512.00 52 Foster..........................483.54 48 Fish Creek ..................246.08 44 Kor-Bena ....................289.92 40 Phillip Island..............231.72 36 Inv-Kongwak .............189.23 32 Kilcunda-Bass .............121.05 28 Toora .............................52.54 24 Tarwin ...........................31.78 20 MDU ..............................39.69 16 DWWWW......................19.94 12 Stony Creek..................17.01 12 Yarram ...........................17.71 8

Parrots win tight one

Loose ball: Serena Cope and Megan Tabner rush for the ball on Saturday.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade: Leongatha 45 d Traralgon 44.

Awards: Kathy Reid (Influence clothing) and Alice Pratt (Body First).

Auction player: Kathy Reid Another great game with all players contributing great skills throughout the whole game and never giving up. Fantastic talking and encouraging at both ends. Awesome game girls.

B Grade: Leongatha 48 d Traralgon 44.

Awards: Courtney Lever (Henriettas) and Sarah McCahon (Nagels Pharmacy).

Auction player: Jaclyn Smith.

A great team game with all players stepping up against a very physical side. Great play all over the court. Thank you to Sarah and Rach for coming up into our team.

C Grade: Leongatha 32 d Traralgon 24.

Awards: Aimee Collins (Leongatha Skin Therapy) and Brooke Brown (Evans Petroleum) Auction player: Aimee Collins.

Great effort girls. You gave your all and made a big difference by holding your leads high.

Great defence and great attacking down the court and throughout the game. Amazing

Leongatha & District netball Results Saturday, June 30

11/Under: Mt Eccles White 17 d Mirboo North Purple 7, Meeniyan & District 21 d St Laurence Blue 14, Mirboo North Gold 11 d Mt Eccles Navy 6, St Laurence Gold 5 d Mt Eccles Aqua 3, Town Tangerine 12 d Town Black 4, Mt Eccles Pink bye.

13/Under: Town Green 13 d St Laurence Gold 8, Mirboo North Purple 30 d Mt Eccles Pink 9, Mirboo North Gold 25 d St Laurence Blue 8, Meeniyan & District 20 d Town Black 19, Town Tangerine 25 d Mt Eccles Aqua 2.

15/Under: Mirboo North 34 d Mt Eccles Pink 18, Meeniyan & District 32 d St Laurence Gold 22, Town Black 34 d Mt Eccles Purple 6, Town Green 28 drew St Laurence Blue 28, Town Tangerine 24 d Mt Eccles Aqua 11.

17/Under / C Grade: St Laurence 33 d Town Green 32, Meeniyan & District Blue 37 d Mt Eccles 24, Town Tangerine 32 d Town Black 31, Mirboo North 41 d Meeniyan and District Yellow 19.

B Grade: Mt Eccles Navy 41 d Mt Eccles White 32, Mt Eccles Aqua 38 d St Laurence 23, Town

After a big rev up at half time the girls came out firing and had a really good third quarter and keeping their heads up.

Under 13s: Leongatha 2 lost to Traralgon 52.

Awards: Evie Dekker (Network Video) and Caysie Clark (L.C.Excessorise).

Good effort girls, you played hard until the end.

With a big height difference between the two teams you were not deferred from jumping continuously and trying to pull in the ball.

Your buddies are very proud of you. Good luck this week against Morwell.

Gippsland netball

Black 27 d Mt Eccles Pink 24.

A Grade: St Laurence foreit Mt Eccles Navy, Town 55 d Mt Eccles White 31.

Results - Round 11 A Grade: Maffra 43 lt Drouin 55, Leongatha 45 d Traralgon 44, Warragul 37 drew Morwell 37, Bairnsdale 37 lt Wonthaggi 53.

B Grade: Maffra 44 d Drouin 37, Leongatha 48 d Traralgon 44, Moe 32 lt Sale 43, Warragul 23 lt Morwell 33, Bairnsdale 41 lt Wonthaggi 58.

C Grade: Maffra 30 lt Drouin 35, Leongatha 32 d Traralgon 24, Moe 21 lt Sale 22, Warragul 9 lt Morwell 42, Bairnsdale 47 d Wonthaggi 32.

17 & Under: Maffra 55 d Drouin 26, Leongatha 23 lt Traralgon 51, Moe 17 lt Sale 72, Warragul 19 lt Morwell 38, Bairnsdale 28 lt Wonthaggi 38.

15 & Under: Maffra 34 d Drouin 26, Leongatha 14 lt Traralgon 57, Moe 7 lt Sale 52, Warragul 18 lt Morwell 23, Bairnsdale 13 lt Wonthaggi 36.

13 & Under: Maffra 28 d Drouin 16, Leongatha 2 lt Traralgon 52, Moe 15 lt Sale 38, Warragul 52 d Morwell 4, Bairnsdale 21 lt Wonthaggi 30.

Ladders 13/Under Town Green................232.26 16 Mirboo North Gold ...209.78 15 Mirboo Nth Purple....108.57 12 St Laurence Blue .......100.00 12 Meeniyan & Dist ....... 117.65 10 Town Black ....................97.83 9 Town Tangerine.............70.80 6 St Laurence Gold ..........65.59 4 Mt Eccles Aqua ..............34.97 4 Mt Eccles Pink ...............43.14 2 15/Under Meeniyan & Dist .......160.76 17 Town Black ................209.92 15 Mirboo North ............128.92 12 St Laurence Gold ...... 116.42 12 Town Green ................. 124.39 11 St Laurence Blue ......... 120.43 11 Town Tangerine..............71.65 4 Mt Eccles Pink ..............66.92 4 Mt Eccles Aqua .............59.50 4 Mt Eccles Purple ............39.08 0 C Grade Town Black ................200.90 16 Mirboo North .............156.20 14 Town Tangerine .........123.05 14 Meen & Dist Blue ....125.76 10 Meen & Dist Yellow .....81.68 8 St Laurence ...................79.07 6 Mt Eccles ......................59.28 2 Town Green ....................51.18 2 B Grade Town ..........................188.69 16 Mt Eccles Navy ...........138.99 16 Mt Eccles White ........107.54 7 Mt Eccles Aqua............83.85 7 Mt Eccles Pink ..............91.10 6 St Laurence ...................46.29 1 A Grade St Laurence ................ 115.62 15 Mt Eccles Navy .......104.51 11 Town ..........................109.62 10 Mt Eccles White ..........76.09 0

play, well done! And good luck for next week against Morwell.

Under 17s: Leongatha 23 lost to Traralgon 51.

Awards: Bridget Argento (Paradise Pizza) and Rachel O’loughlin (RSL).

Bad luck girls. A well fought out game with beautiful shooting by Sarah, great moving by Bridget through the centre court and beautiful defensive work by Rach. Plenty to work on at training but well done on running out the game.

Under 15s: Leongatha 14 lost to Traralgon 57.

Awards: Georgia Riseley (Network Video) and Kristy O’loughin (Sportsfirst).

Ladders

Shot: Kate Lafferty puts up a shot during the nail bitter with Traralgon on Saturday.

A Grade Leongatha......................131.74 Sale .................................124.10 Wonthaggi .....................101.26 Traralgon.......................109.43 Drouin.............................110.56 Maffra ...............................78.26 Bairnsdale .........................97.66 Morwell ............................98.06 Warragul ...........................63.58 B Grade Leongatha......................183.33 Traralgon.......................161.01 Drouin ............................129.66 Morwell ......................... 114.10

36 28 26 22 20 16 14 12 2 44 36 28 24

Wonthaggi ........................94.37 Maffra ...............................92.65 Bairnsdale .........................85.92 Sale ...................................81.39 Moe ...................................57.79 Warragul ...........................52.21 C Grade Leongatha......................185.38 Traralgon.......................179.18 Morwell .........................160.70 Bairnsdale .....................145.93 Drouin.............................126.83 Maffra ...............................91.01 Wonthaggi ........................91.51 Warragul ........................... 41.11 Sale ...................................51.37 Moe ...................................50.59 17 & Under Traralgon....................... 264.11 Sale .................................220.64 Maffra ............................209.79 Wonthaggi ..................... 118.33 Bairnsdale .......................101.41 Leongatha .........................94.21 Morwell ............................85.92 Drouin...............................66.09 Moe ...................................37.43 Warragul ...........................28.06 15 & Under Traralgon.......................268.51 Sale .................................256.07 Wonthaggi .....................197.90 Maffra ............................161.67 Drouin...............................91.35 Leongatha .........................64.18 Bairnsdale .........................53.75 Warragul ...........................55.58 Moe ...................................50.55 Morwell ............................45.36 13 & Under Traralgon.......................451.30 Wonthaggi .....................147.98 Sale .................................249.43 Bairnsdale .....................125.21 Maffra .............................165.37 Warragul .........................101.76 Drouin...............................98.06 Moe ...................................86.96 Leongatha .........................28.57 Morwell .............................. 7.16

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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER

Newborough ......... 215.15 Trafalgar ............... 195.68 Mirboo North ........ 195.22 Yinnar ................... 151.26 Morwell East......... 120.67 Yall-Yall North ........ 108.69 Hill End .................... 96.14 Boolarra ................... 89.06 Thorpdale ................ 28.83 Yarragon .................. 35.19

40 36 36 28 20 20 20 12 4 0

RESERVES LADDER

Hill End ................. 201.76 Morwell East......... 197.49 Yinnar ................... 149.42 Newborough ......... 171.04 Boolarra .................. 99.22 Trafalgar ................. 170.23 Mirboo North............ 98.84 Yall-Yall North .......... 65.44 Thorpdale ................ 39.58 Yarragon .................. 20.07

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THIRDS LADDER

Newborough ......... 509.92 Yarragon ............... 245.19 Mirboo North ........ 168.16 Trafalgar ............... 149.91 Yinnar ................... 101.27 Hill End .................... 77.48 Thorpdale ................ 59.78 Yall-Yall North .......... 57.55 Boolarra ................... 63.54 Morwell East ............ 21.76

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FOURTHS LADDER

Newborough ......... 620.74 Yinnar ................... 400.00 Yarragon ............... 174.83 Mirboo North ........ 143.69 Thorpdale ............... 95.12 Yall-Yall North ........ 103.31 Trafalgar ................... 82.23 Hill End .................... 23.84 Morwell East ............ 10.19

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Ninth win for the Tigers THIRD-placed Mirboo North recorded its ninth win for the season, when it bravely defeated Morwell East by 14 points in a hardhitting, low-scoring encounter at Ronald Reserve on Saturday.

Although no rain fell during the match, players were confronted with a slippery Sherrin on a waterlogged oval, following a drenching earlier in the day.

In what could be best described as a hard slog, neither side managed a goal in an opening half that saw the visiting Tigers booting six behinds and leading by a point.

Large numbers of desperately determined footballers swarmed around the ball as big packs formed and scoring opportunities were reduced to a trickle.

With both defences well on top and corridor congestion prominent, bewildered fans were beginning to wonder if they would see any goals at all.

What was lacking in free-flowing footy, was made up with missioncritical endeavor, superb tackling and rock-like defence, as forwards were forced to earn their meal tickets.

The mighty Tigers intuitively maximized their resource efficiencies to recreate functional goalscoring contingencies, as

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 9.9.63 d Hill End 8.13.61 Yallourn-Yall Nth 16.5.101 d Thorpdale 9.11.65 Trafalgar 12.18.90 d Yarragon 3.2.20 RESERVES Newborough 10.7.67 d Hill End 9.9.63 Thorpdale 9.8.62 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 5.8.38 Trafalgar 20.11.131 d Yarragon 1.3.9

THIRDS Newborough 12.14.86 d Hill End 9.2.56 Thorpdale 13.7.85 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 5.3.33 Yarragon 10.7.67 d Trafalgar 4.6.30 FOURTHS Newborough 10.8.68 d Hill End 3.3.21 Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.5.41 d Thorpdale 5.3.33 Yarragon 7.3.45 d Trafalgar 3.1.19

their revised game plan came together beautifully after half-time.

Kris Berchtold, Jacob Nash and Simon Busuttil were productive in and around the packs for Mirboo North whilst teammates, Stuart Keel, Kallum Nash, Alex Windsor, Dale Banks, Daniel Taylor and Drew Gardener, stoically held firm in the back half.

Mirboo North was directing all of its midfield advances towards the high-marking Don Webb at centre-half forward, whilst Ben Joustra and Joe Brooks shared rucking duties against seasoned Morwell East big man, Mark Van Dyke.

Mathew Brown, Paul Henry, Brendan Solomon and Eddie Lithgow were excellent performers for the Hawks, who used skill, strength and courage to lift their side’s engine room performance.

Behinds continued to mount early in the third term, before Brooks finally broke the ice from 30 metres for the Tigers, after marking a textbook inboard pass on his chest.

As things often hap-

pen, Adam Jaensch immediately replied for the Hawks from a free kick and scores were level at 1–7–13 apiece.

Then Berchtold successfully grubbed one off the deck to give the Tigers their third major and a six-point advantage at the last change.

Mirboo North’s persistence and resilience continued with more grubbers soccered through by Berchtold and Tim Traill that extended the Tigers’ lead to 18 points midway through the last quarter.

Sam Marks followed up for the Hawks and Matt Hinkley replied off the ground for the Tigers to secure a Mirboo North victory.

Then Morwell East’s Adam Duncan marked and goaled, the final siren sounded and everyone went home to warm up.

An indication of the degree of forward line difficulty for both teams revealed only Brooks and Duncan had scored goals from set shots – the remaining six were scrambled through the big white sticks from close range.

SENIORS Yinnar 16.4.100 d Boolarra 7.11.53 Yinnar goals: T. Stanistreet 5, N. Copeland 4, S. Mills 3, N. Scurrah 1, J. Franssen 1, K. GrinsteadJones 1, B. Chapman 1.

Yinnar best: K. Grinstead-Jones, B. Chapman, N. Copeland, T. Stanistreet, C. Hodgens, S. Mills.

Boolarra goals: S. Boddy 3, T. Leys 2, M. Dyer 1, S. Mazou 1.

Boolarra best: M. Dyer, J. Dyer, K. Towt, T. Salerno, S. Fox, S. Mazou.

L. Haustorfer.

Yinnar goals: D. Stanistreet 2, M. Rennie 1, J. Kennedy 1, M. Sloyan 1, B. Ross 1.

Yinnar best: D. Young, M. Nardino, M. Cummins, A. Shepherd, N. Linton, M. Rennie.

THIRDS Yinnar 10.6.66 d Boolarra 7.8.50

Boolarra goals: P. Gilpin 2, J. Wilson 2, L. Haustorfer 1, C. Blackberry 1, J. Elson 1, D. Hodge 1.

Boolarra best: J. Wilson, J. Elson, S. Colberg, T. Beamish, J. Riseley,

Yinnar goals: J. Embry 3, M. Dyke 2, C. Alexander 2, J. BerrymanLambert 1, B. Davey 1, L. Linton 1.

Yinnar best: M. Dyke, B. Davey, L. Linton, M. Lardner, T. Sewell, B. Webster.

Boolarra goals: M. Wigg 2, NathanLee Nikodemski 2, B. Mazou 1, A. Peter 1, B. Brand 1.

Boolarra best: M. Sauppe, P. Thomas, J. Dudek, J. Battersby, A. Peter, B. Mazou.

SENIORS Mirboo North 5.10.40 d Morwell East 3.8.26

THIRDS Mirboo North 16.21.117 d Morwell East 0.3.3

Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 2, J. Brooks 1, T. Traill 1, M. Hinkley 1.

Mirboo North best: K. Berchtold, J. Nash, S. Keel, D. Webb, K. Nash, S. Busuttil.

Morwell East goals: S. Marks 1, A. Jaensch 1, A. Duncan 1.

Morwell East best: M. Brown, P. Henry, B. Solomon, E. Lithgow, G. Stanlake, A. Jaensch.

Mirboo North goals: M. Hinkley 3, B. Bradshaw 2, J. Salinger 1, L. Steenback 1, T. Taylor 1, C. Williams 1, L. Smit 1, S. Pratt 1, N. Gervasi 1, B. Taylor 1, T. O’Loughlin 1, M. Clark 1, L. Joustra 1.

Mirboo North best: B. Taylor, M. Wightman, L. Smit, T. O’Loughlin, M. Hinkley, J. Gostling.

Morwell East best: J. Pickett, R. Yeomans, B. Hocking, J. Brewer, M. Van Loon, T. Mowat.

RESERVES Boolarra 8.13.61 d Yinnar 6.10.46

RESERVES Morwell East 8.11.59 d Mirboo North 4.4.28 Morwell East goals: N. Talerico 3, S. Julin 2, A. Frood 1, D. Maher 1, A. Donohue 1.

Morwell East best: J. Blair, D. Maher, A. Chessum, R. Henry, C. Demicoli, T. Willis.

Mirboo North goals: S. Rogers 2, W. Haysom 1, M. Wightman 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Grande, S. Rogers, L. Gervasi, B. Leach, M. Richardson, J. Peters.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 8.9.57 d Morwell East 2.3.15 Mirboo North goals: S. Pratt 2, J. Salinger 1, C. Noy 1, J. Moro 1, P. Hinkley 1, M. Sanders 1, T. Taylor 1.

Mirboo North best: T. Taylor, S. Pratt, N. Kreun, J. Best, M. Sanders, J. Best.

Morwell East goals: B. Aitken 1.

Morwell East best: M. Brewer, J. Brewer, G. Berger, B. Aitken, T. Mobourne, J. McCubbin.

Sea Eagles shut down Stony INVERLOCHKongwak set up their win with a magnificent last term restricting Stony Creek to a single point for the final quarter.

Showers right through the game led to a ground surface that could only

be described as slippery but in good condition, which suggested a probable congested game.

Surprisingly this was not the case and the game was very open with good team football from both sides.

A late change for IK had prolific ball winner Lance Oswald pull out

with a calf strain and Chris Spencer’s great form in the reserves made him a natural replacement.

The Sea Eagles won the toss and kicked to the town end aided by a three goal breeze.

It was a long time before a goal was scored; 12 minutes to be exact.

Daniel Kilpatrick started proceedings with a goal from clean ball handling and a sure boot.

Stony Creek answered with Chris Langley winning the ball out of the centre and finding Rory Hollis who on the run split the centre from 30 metres out.

A snap out of a pack gave Will Rankin his first of three goals for the game with the second coming five minutes later.

Normal defender Tim Thornby who was given a run on the ball for this match swooped on a loose ball in the pocket, outsped the opposition

Leaping: Jack Hughes gives it his all while taking down Inverloch- Kongwak’s Tim Thornby. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ fourcornersframing.biz

to run into an open goal.

The celebration after was like someone kicking his 100th but no, it was his 3rd in 4 years. This goal gave I/K a good buffer at the first break.

Stony Creek controlled the second term with goals to Lucas McMillan and Chris and Brad Langley who took a classy diving mark from 40 out topped off a great quarter for the visitors.

The Lions were winning the centre clearances around 80 per cent of the time, putting the I/K defense under enormous pressure in the third.

Some great play from the visitors had back men Adam Cross and Tim Thornby all over the place try to stem the flow and they were the main

Inverloch-Kongwak 11.13.79 Stony Creek 8.7.55 Inverloch-Kongwak goals: L. Reddie 3, W. Rankin 3, D. Kilpatrick 2, C. Spencer 1, T. Thornby 1, N. Cant 1.

Stony Creek goals: L. McMillan 4, R. Hillis 1, B. Langley 1, C. Langley 1, K. Van Der Pluym 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: D. Kilpatrick, A. Cross, T. Thornby, A. Sadler, D. Clark, L. Rankin.

Stony Creek best: B. Bowman, C. Langley, J. Hughes, M. Linke, J. Byrnes, J. Schelling.

RESERVES Inverloch-Kongwak 10.12.72 Stony Creek 1.0.6 Leading goalkicker: Not submitted.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: Not submitted. best: B. McKnight, D. Stony Creek be K. Hoekstra, D. Lowe, B. Rawson, Raws Byrne.

Potter, B. Byrne

reason IK were still in front at the last break.

The lights were on for the last term and it was a battle.

Will Rankin doing what he does so well, scouted the pack to snap a tension relieving six pointer, the first of the quarter.

The backlines were at it again for the next 14 minutes not allowing any forward thrust to get past them.

The shackles were finally released for IK forwards when Nathan Cant received a free kick deep on the flank to kick a great goal.

Neither side gave up yet the SeaEagles desperation in the last quarter won the day.

THIRDS Inverloch-Kongwak 8.4.52 Stony Creek 5.10.40 Leading goalkicker: L. Johnson (I) 4.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: B. Fisher, M. MacKay, L. Johnson, B. Wardle, J. Truman, T. Taylor.

Stony Creek best: J. Wilson, J. Charlton, J. Brydon, J. Monaghan, T. Stone, S. Wilson.

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 13.18.96 Stony Creek 0.2.2 Leading goalkicker: N. Brayley (I) 4.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: L. Scott, J. Teakle, S. Hayes, W. Piasente, M. Burton, N. Brayley.

Stony Creek best: T. Sinclair, L. Harrington, T. Francis, Z. Fiddelaers, M. Darmanin, K. Newton.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 61

Tarwin too good THE Allies, after a spirited win last week, ventured to Shark Park to play Tarwin who had the bye the previous week.

The visitors won the toss and kicked to the clubrooms end and the game began in clearing conditions, a bitterly cold wind blowing across the ground.

Sharks’ Cameron scored the opening goal of the game from a mark and set shot close to goal. The Allies replied soon after from a set shot.

Tarwin were into attack, scoring only points before Alby Russell goaled in time-on just before the quarter time siren.

The Allies were taking the game right up to the Sharks and the score was

Tarwin 2.4.16 to DWWWW 1.1.7 reflected a tight hard fought quarter.

The Sharks attacked early with goals to Russell, McMicking and Russell again saw them increase their lead to 28 points.

The Allies rallied, good play was rewarded with two goals in quick succession.

Tarwin finished the quarter strongly, scoring three goals before halftime to lead by 34 points.

The home side scored the first goal of the second half, with their opponents replying almost immediately, but unfortunately that was their only score for the half.

The Sharks piled on the goals to lead by 76 points at three quarter time.

The skies opened in the last quarter and play con-

tinued in driving rain as the Sharks added another four goals.

A winning margin of 104 points was on the board at siren time.

The highlight of the game undoubtedly was

the 11 goals by Alby Russell in the conditions on Saturday.

Tarwin travels to Stony Creek to take on the Lions next week while the Allies host Yarram in a eastern rival.

Tarwin 19.17.131 DWWWW 4.3.27

Hunter, B. Brooks, J. Lorimer, P. Griffiths, S. Thomas

Tarwin Goals: A. Russell 11, S. Burggraaff 3, T. Williamson 2, T. Cameron 1, J. McMicking 1, N. McRae 1 DWWWW Goals: V. Vunimasi 1, J. Doran 1, S. Buckley 1, N. Graeske 1 Tarwin Best: A. Russell, N. McRae, S. Burggraaff, J. McMicking, J. McKenzie-Edwards, N. Browne DWWWW Best: G. Riley, M. Poland, N. Graeske, S. Buckley, J. Poland, B. Hidgcock

THIRDS Tarwin 10.13.73 DWWWW 5.4.34

RESERVES Tarwin 14.8.92 DWWWW 1.3.9 Leading Goalkicker: A. Guymer (T) 5 Tarwin Best: G. Brennan, D. Leggo, J. Gray, N. McRae, J. Van Dillen, J. Tuckett DWWWW Best: W. Colbert, T.

Leading Goalkicker: B. Chalmers (T) 5 Tarwin Best: B. Chalmers, E. Charles, L. Anderson, N. Lomax, J. Moore, M. Chalmers DWWWW Best: J. Pintus, A. Moore, S. Vening, W. Kilgower, B. Coffey, R. Benis

FOURTHS Tarwin 14.14.98 DWWWW 2.3.15 Leadin Goalkicker: B. Ellen (T) 3 Tarwin Best: B. Ellen, H. Krause, J. Smith, C. Brown, J. Dunn, J. Norton DWWWW Best: J. Saliakos, J. Vening, K. Hanning, L. Nuttall, W. McDonald, B. Johnston

Runner: Jake McKenzie-Edwards got some space when the Sharks faced up with the Allies. Photo courtesy Wendy Watts.

Foster wins on siren WITH the last kick of the day, Foster won a nail biter against Yarram points. on Saturday by three points Shem Hawking had taken a mark 50 metres out on the boundary, with Foster down by three points.

Sensing that there was precious little time left he had no time to pass closer to goal. Instead he let fly with the boot and sent the ball sailing towards goal.

With the ball in mid-flight sailing towards the goals, the siren blew. A few Yarram supporters cheered what they thought was a hard-earned victory.

Seconds later Hawking’s kick went through for a goal, Foster surviving narrowly and putting a dampener on Yarram’s 125th celebrations.

Yarram led all day except where it counted, bouncing out to a four goal to one first term lead. Foster was very slow to start and it showed on the scoreboard.

Foster was stung into action in the second term to trail by just eight points at the main break; Yarram 6.6 to Foster’s 5.4.

The heavy conditions at Yarram didn’t make for the best football but the determination by both sides was still present.

Dillon VanDyke was put on Yarram’s danger forward Corbin Sutherland and he shut down the Yarram spearhead.

With a three goal to two third quarter, Yarram’s lead extended out to two goals at the last change. The Demons were aggressive and strong at the pill and were determined to win.

The Yarram faithful would have been sensing a glorious Yarram win, but Foster

was never going to say die.

Yarram probably played too defensively, kicking the ball across the half backline. The tactic backfired, letting Foster dictate the terms. The Tigers kicked four goals to Yarram’s two, including the one on the siren.

Callan Van Dyke at half back played an outstanding game for the Tiges while on-baller Darren Granger was also prominent.

Foster hosts Phillip Island this week while Yarram journeys to the Alberton Recreation Reserve for their local derby against the Allies.

Foster 11.10.76 Yarram 11.7.73 Foster Goals: D. Roose 2, D. Waser 2, J. Stevenson 2, S. Hawking 2, S. Chaseling 1, S. Andrews 1, B. Rooney 1 Yarram Goals: M. Clavarino 2, C. Sutherland 2, B. Lynch 2, S. Grazotis 1, K. Sutherland 1, J. Anderson 1, A. Lynch 1, C. Strobel 1 Foster Best: D. Granger, C. VanDyke, S. Chaseling, S. Andrews, S. Condon, N. Grylls Yarram Best: S. Rendell, T. Davis, C. Bruns, D. Rash, B. Davis, D. Clavarino

RESERVES Yarram 5.18.48 Foster 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: A. Sheedy (Y) 2 Yarram Best: L. Borne, M. O’Loughlin, j.

Northey, W. Jenkins, H. Moore, N. Lees Foster Best: A. Heal, J. Davies, W. Davy, J. Bright, L. Cripps, M. Prain

THIRDS Foster 9.8.62 Yarram 6.3.39 Leading Goalkicker: D. Clearihan-Jervies (F) 3 Foster Best: J. Moore, D. Clearihan-Jervies, M. Green, A. O’Sullivan, R. Campisi, E. Smith Yarram Best: Not submitted

FOURTHS Yarram 10.13.73 Foster 2.5.17 Leading Goalkicker: Not submitted Yarram Best: Not submitted Foster Best: E. Smith, T. Hamilton, X. Duursma, J. Coffey, M. Jones, B. Smith

Strong hands: Eddie McMicking takes a solid mark over his Allies opponent on Saturday. Photo courtesy Wendy Watts.

Panthers triumph in soggy struggle THE PANTHERS travelled to Toora to take on the Magpies i last l Saturday, S d expecting i cold wintery conditions.

But cold and wintry conditions was what they got.

Despite sitting on the opposite end of the ladder and going in as underdogs, Toora certainly came to play and gave Kilcunda-Bass a tough contest.

The boys from Toora were manning up and kicking with a slight breeze, and stayed within five points of Bass at the first break.

In the second quarter, the Panthers lifted their game and got on with moving the ball quickly out of the middle led by Ryan Damien, Holmes, Danny Wells and Ryan Fitzgerald.

After poor kicking in front of goals the past few weeks, the Panthers were finally on target.

Jason Wells and Ben Vague kicked well for goal and at the main break had stretched the lead to nine goals two.

At half time the heavens opened up and continued for the rest of the game. game The scoreboard reflected the wet weather in the third quarter as both teams struggled to get the ball through the big sticks.

Toora could only manage two dismal points for the quarter, while Bass were no more impressive, adding three behinds to their score.

The match had become a torrid, scrappy affair with the ball getting heavier, the ground getting softer and all players getting tired.

The final quarter was much the same, with Toora kicking a single goal and Bass only managing two goals and two behinds themselves.

The final siren was welcomed at the end of the game by plenty of cold, wet and tired players from both sides.

Stevie O’Bryan played a solid game for the Panthers, leading his side to a 65-point victory.

Kilcunda-Bass takes on top spot holders Fish Creek this week in

what is set to be one of the games of the season, and possibly even a grand final final preview preview, while Toora travels to Inverloch to face the Sea Eagles.

Kilcunda Bass 15.9.99 Toora & District 5.4.34 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 4, B. Vague 3, P. Lange 3, D. Wells 2, D. Holmes 1, S. O’Bryan 1, R. Fitzgerald 1 Toora & District Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 3, K. Sparkes 1, P. Grant 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: D. Wells, S. O’Bryan, K. Ricketts, D. Holmes, R. Fitzgerald, J. Wells Toora & District Best: M. Glowrey, T. Kirwan, P. Grant, T. Allott, K. Sparkes, P. Webster

RESERVES Kilcunda Bass 12.15.87 Toora & District 3.5.23 Leading Goalkicker: J. Goewie (K) 5 Kilcunda Bass Best: C. Wells, J. Good, J. Goewie, L. ODonoghue, B. Pugh, J. Turner Toora & District Best: R. East, D. Garlick, H. Hanratty, D. Best, L. Grylls, P. Doran

THIRDS No results submitted

FOURTHS Kilcunda Bass 8.2.50 Toora & District 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: R. Smith (K) 4 Kilcunda Bass Best: R. Cousins, K. Condick, S. Watson, R. Smith, B. Caile, T. Burgess Toora & District Best: K. Morgan, J. Gordon, P. Doran, B. East, T. Koolen, M. Edwards

Flying high: Leongatha Under 13s stalwart Clay Alexander (front) flies high on Sunday in his club's match against arch rivals Dalyston. The Parrots were pipped by two points. Photo courtesy Peter Marshman.

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Fishy beaten by Bulldogs SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Creek..... 10 1 1 Kil-Bass ....... 10 2 0 Foster .......... 8 3 1 Tarwin ......... 7 4 0 Inv-K’wak...... 7 5 0 Dalyston ....... 7 4 0 Phillip Island . 7 5 0 Kor-Bena ......... 7 5 0 MDU................ 5 6 0 Yarram ............ 4 8 0 Stony Creek..... 2 9 0 DWWWW ........ 1 11 0 Toora ............... 0 12 0

%

Pts

181.08 42 173.82 40 118.42 34 159.21 28 131.91 2 8 128.70 2 8 118.98 28 117.81 28 109.67 20 88.18 16 83.71 8 34.35 4 24.71 0

KORUMBURRA-Bena, with their recent form, were one of the last teams that would be tipped to break Fish Creek’s unbeaten streak this season, but the Bulldogs came through with the goods on Saturday.

The weather started all right and the game was played at a fast pace initially, but the rain arrived and the game deteriorated into a real slog that allowed the Bulldogs to use their bigger bodies to grind out their best and most important win of the year.

There was one late change for Fishy, with Ireland withdrawing with

GOALKICKERS L. James (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) 56 S. Pimm (Dalyston).......... (11) 54 A. Russell (Tarwin) ........... (11) 40 C. Maskell (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) 38 C. Sutherland(Yarram) ....... (2) 38 S. Sperling (Fish Creek) .... (1) 33 J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (4) 30 L. McMillan (Stony Creek) . (4) 29 L. Oswald (Inv-K’Wak) ....... (0) 29 S. Andrews (Foster) ............ (1) 25

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Kor-Bena ..... 12 0 0 Phillip Island 11 1 0 Dalyston ...... 9 2 0 Kil-Bass ...... 8 4 0 MDU........... 8 3 0 Tarwin ........ 7 4 0 DWWWW ....... 5 7 0 Yarram ........... 4 8 0 Inv-K’wak ....... 3 9 0 Fish Creek ...... 3 9 0 Stony Creek.... 3 8 0 Foster ............. 2 10 0 Toora... ........... 1 11 0

%

766.67 522.71 246.54 176.88 135.29 229.54 54.57 44.22 105.84 51.99 31.09 31.68 19.27

Pts

48 44 36 32 32 28 20 16 12 12 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (1) 41 K. Taylor (Phillip Island) ...... (5) 28 A. Guymer(Tarwin) ............. (5) 26 S. McRae (Tarwin) .............. (0) 22 B. Vague (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) 21 R. Provan(Kor-Bena) ........... (0) 20 T. Sorrell (Kor-Bena) ........... (1) 19 D. McKean (DWWWW) ...... (0) 18 J. Jackson (Inv-K’Wak) ...... (0) 15 T. Cole (Phillip Island) ........ (0) 15

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the sickness and Mueller going into the team.

Fishy once again got off to a great start and before long had goals on the board to Seccull, C. Park and Law and the Bulldogs did not know what had hit them.

Manne was again impressive in the ruck and his around the ground work is arguably the best in the competition.

Anthony was applying a tight tag on Rouda but he was still getting hands on the ball and for K-B. Fitzpatrick and Snooks were getting their hands on the ball and using it to advantage.

A 17 point advantage to Fishy at the first break and they looked very good.

Into the second quarter Fishy went into attack immediately and again looked the more dangerous of the two sides.

The goal of the day was kicked shortly thereafter by Sam Sperling, an absolute beauty from the boundary line about 35m out and the Kangaroos looked like they would run away with the game.

Then came the rain, a solid shower that sent the crowd for cover and slowed the game to a grind.

Maskell crashed into the boundary fence and injured his shoulder in the process and that was his day done.

Korumburra worked back into the game and scored the final three goals of the quarter to go into half time only one goal down.

Rees, J. Spokes, N. Rundle.

Korumburra-Bena 6.5.41 d Fish Creek 5.7.37 Korumburra-Bena goals: S. Edwards 2, B. Fitzpatrick 1, N. Besley 1, J. Smith 1, A. Hillberg 1.

Fish Creek goals: C. Park 1, S. Sperling 1, J. Law 1, A. Seccull 1, T. Price 1.

Korumburra-Bena best: B. Fitzpatrick, C. Woods, L. Carpenter, A. Snooks, D. Wyhoon, S. Bray.

Fish Creek best: T. Manne, D. Jago, A. Seccull, G. Hoskin, J. Rouda, T. Gordon.

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 25.19.169 d Fish Creek 1.0.6

Big spoil: Trent Price gets his fist to the ball as it slips through Shannon Bray’s hands.

The weather was not getting any better and after half time the game deteriorated into a slug fest.

Fish Creek started to look susceptible and K-B scored the only goal of the quarter to bring the margin back to a solitary point at the final break.

The final quarter was a war, with both sides giving their all and both sides providing cases to get the win.

Backward and forward and it was Fish Creek initially who had their chances to seal the victory but inaccuracy in the horrific conditions kept the game alive.

This was what Korumburra wanted and they attacked a number of times, putting extreme pressure on the Fish Creek defenders. In the end it was a mark to a Bulldogs man in front and subsequent goal, the only one in the final quarter, that gave them the lead for the first time in the match.

Fishy continued to attack and the final minutes were played out in their forward 50, in a very congested area that would make scoring a goal nearly impossible.

When the final siren sounded Korumburra-Bena was ahead by four points and they were ecstatic. This was an extremely important game for them and keeps them right in touch with the top six.

Fish Creek heads down the Bass Highway to take on Killy-Bass next weekend and Korumburra-Bena will have a bye.

Leading goalkicker: I. Osman (K) 6.

Korumburra-Bena best: D. Muir, I. Osman, J. Myors, N. Auddino, D. Myors, T. Morrison.

Fish Creek best: R. Nicoll, M. Francis, A. Hamilton, P.

THIRDS Korumburra-Bena 17.7.109 d Fish Creek 2.4.16 Leading goalkicker: M. Edwards (K) 6.

Korumburra-Bena best: J. Breen, A. Harrison, T. Wyatt, D. Hateley, J. Waycott, J. Kilpatrick.

Fish Creek best: D. Britton, J. Flanders, Z. Price, T. McGannon, H. Buckland, T. Smith.

FOURTHS Fish Creek 6.11.47 d Korumburra-Bena 3.4.22 Leading goalkicker: K. Cosson (K) 2.

Fish Creek best: O. Straw, B. Pulham, B. Harfield/Park, E. Park, G. Park, K. Byers.

Korumburra-Bena best: T. Jenkin, C. Trewin, H. Anthony, K. Cosson, J. Riddell, C. Harding Matuki.

LADDER W LD

%

Kor-Bena ....... 11 1 0 424.47 Kil-Bass ........ 10 1 1 428.88 Phillip Island .. 9 3 0 363.04 MDU............. 9 2 0 176.58 Toora ............ 8 3 1 103.55 Dalyston ........ 8 3 0 191.40 Fish Creek .........6 6 0 124.73 Foster ................3 9 0 52.32 Yarram ..............3 9 0 39.70 DWWWW ..........3 9 0 30.92 Stony Creek.......2 9 0 44.04 Inv-K’wak ..........2 10 0 37.08 Tarwin ...............1 10 0 24.10

Pts

44 42 36 36 34 32 24 12 12 12 8 8 4

GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (6) 39 J. Dakin (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) 36 B. Doran (Toora) ................ (0) 28 B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (4) 26 J. Buckland (Fish Creek) .... (0) 24 J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0) 24 T. Davey (Dalyston) ............. (0) 24 A. Officer (Phillip Island) .... (0) 23 T. Wyatt (Kor-Bena)............ (2) 23 J. McMillan (MDU) ............. (0) 21

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%

Pts

Fish Creek.... 12 0 0 772.84 48 Phillip Is...... 10 2 0 276.64 40 Yarram ........ 10 2 0 165.11 40 Dalyston ...... 8 2 1 277.20 34 Kor-Bena ..... 7 4 1 328.95 30 Inv-K’wak..... 7 5 0 206.33 28 Foster ............. 6 6 0 150.99 24 Kil-Bass.......... 6 6 0 89.61 24 Tarwin ............ 3 8 0 42.31 12 MDU............... 3 8 0 20.85 12 Toora .............. 2 10 0 29.13 8 Stony-Creek ... 1 10 0 11.59 4 DWWWW ....... 1 11 0 11.46 4 GOALKICKERS G. Staley (Fish Creek)......... (0) 30 B. Harfield/Park (F CK) ....... (1) 25 A. Edwards (Phillip Island) . (0) 25 M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (0) 24 O. Toussaint (Inv-K’Wak) ... (0) 23 J. Black (Phillip Island) ....... (6) 23 N. Brayley (Inv-K’Wak) ....... (4) 22 J. McDonald (Yarram) ........ (0) 21 G. Park (F CK) .................... (1) 21 B. Rogers (F CK) ................ (1) 20

Island swooped by Pies UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Corner Inlet .. 9 0 1 Inv-K’wak..... 9 2 0 L’gatha Jnr ... 7 4 0 Won ........... 5 3 1 Dalyston ...... 5 5 1 Kor-Bena ..... 4 7 0 Phillip Is ......... 1 10 0 Kil-Bass.......... 0 9 1

%

Pts

340.00 38 259.51 36 120.35 28 117.23 22 95.04 22 72.20 16 38.29 4 15.92 2

GOALKICKERS Z. Caughey(Inv-K’wak ) ...... (1) B. Best (Inv-K’wak) ............ (4) B. Rogers (Cnr Inlet ) ......... (5) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (3) J. Dunn (Leon Jnr ) ............ (0) K. Reid(Inv-K’wak) ............. (2) Z. Van Delft (Leon Jnr) ....... (0) M.McGannon (Cnr Inlet) .... (0) C. McKenzie (In K’wak) ...... (0) D. Brosnan (Won Power) ... (1)

29 20 20 16 15 15 14 13 12 11

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

11 02 20 42 50 82 91 10 0

%

Pts

338.76 38 442.74 36 230.94 32 337.41 2 4 108.15 24 12.20 8 23.00 6 13.69 4

GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won) ............ (0) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (0) L. O’Neill (Leon Jnr) ........... (1) C. McInnes(Inv-K’ak) ....... (0) R. Angwin (Cnr Inlet) ....... (2) J. Hume (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) B. Mitchell (Cnr Inlet) ....... (2) J. Thornell (Cnr Inlet) ......... (1) J. Hutchinson (Inv-K’wak).. (0) Z. Reid (Inv-K’Wak)............ (0) S. Flanders (Cnr Inlet) ........ (1)

21 15 12 11 11 11 10 9 9 8 8

PHILLIP Island had a disappointing day, going down to the flying Dalyston side by 10 goals.

Coming off a tight loss the week before, the Island were looking to get back on the winners list and entrench themselves in the top six.

The first quarter was an even affair, with both side moving the ball well, but neither side could get the break they needed to assert their authority on the game. The Bulldogs took a narrow lead in the first break with a two point lead.

Much like the first quarter, the second didn’t seem to be dominated by either side.

Rob Linford and Adam Stock were moving the ball well across half back and the only difference between the two sides for the quarter was the accuracy, with the Island having five scoring shots and only getting one goal where Dalyston had six shots and kicked four goals

and they took a 14 point lead into the long break.

The Island got off to the start they were after through Josh Docherty 20 seconds into the third, when he kicked a great goal on the run from 50.

Dalyston responded straight away with one of their own, then another, then another, then another as they piled on seven unanswered goals to leave the Island scratch-

ing their heads with what just happened.

Dalyston now had a firm grip on the game, kicking eight goals to two for the quarter.

With the Island down by 50 points and requiring some sort of divine intervention to get back into the game, they went into the last trying to just peg the steamrolling Dalyston back.

The Island didn’t

seem to have an answer for Dalyston full forward Steve Pimm, who brought up his 11th goal for the match half way through the last in a dominant display.

The Island went down by 56 points and now have to head to Foster next week in a must win game to keep themselves in the finals race.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 14 - July 7 DWWWW v Yarram Foster v Phillip Island Stony Creek v Tarwin I-K v Toora Dalyston v MDU Kil-Bass v Fish Creek Kor-Bena - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Dalyston 19.8.122 Phillip Island 9.12.66 Dalyston Goals: S. Pimm 11, P. McKenna 3, M. Schreck 2, B. Carew 1, M. Rosendale 1, M. Howell 1 Phillip Island Goals: M. Price 2, J. Docherty 2, J. Robinson 1, S. Riordan 1, J. Youle 1, M. Wright 1, T. Oke 1 Dalyston Best: D. Kelly, S. Pimm, R. Jennings, P. McKenna, M. Howell, P. Brosnan Phillip Island Best: R. Linford, T. Renouf, A. Stock, D. Hinkley, J. Youle, T. Oke RESERVES Phillip Island 15.12.102 Dalyston 5.3.33 Leading Goalkickers: K. Taylor 5, B. Lawrence 5 (P) Phillip Island Best: H. Harrison, J. Turner, M. Lewry, B. Hamilton, P. Seidel, R. McKenzie Dalyston Best: R. Beaton, M. Grech, M. Skin-

ner, J. McRae, K. Maloney, L. Johnstone THIRDS Phillip Island 13.12.90 Dalyston 1.8.14 Leading Goalkicker: J. Black (P) 4 Phillip Island Best: Z. Wagner, T. Sandbach, M. Francis, J. McFee, J. Hughes, S. Taylor Dalyston Best: L. McRae, H. Wright, J. RayAngarane, M. McCoy, M. Ware, C. Green FOURTHS Dalyston 10.9.69 Phillip Island 8.4.52 Leading Goalkicker: J. Black (P) 6 Dalyston Best: J. McPhee, C. Collins, K. Kirk, M. Marotta, O. Bates, J. Magro Phillip Island Best: D. Matheson, J. Taylor, J. Black, C. Pollard-Virtue, E. Hines, R. Marshall

Round 12 - July 7 Yarragon v Thorpdale Yallourn-Yall Nth v Hill End Newborough v Morwell East Trafalgar v Yinnar Mirboo North v Boolarra

GIPPSLAND Round 12 - July 7 Wonthaggi v Moe Traralgon v Bairnsdale Morwell v Leongatha Maffra v Warragul Drouin v Sale

ELLINBANK Round 13 - July 7 Catani v Lang Lang Cora Lynn v Nyora Ellinbank v Nilma-Darnum Garfield v Buln Buln Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Ind Neerim South v Longwarry Poowong v Koo Wee Rup Bunyip - bye

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - PAGE 63

Parrots edge out Maroons

By Kate Pellicano ROUND 11 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Sale .......... 10 1 0 268.48 Leongatha ... 10 1 0 183.92 Maffra..........7 4 0 117.13 Morwell .......6 5 0 95.56 Traralgon ......5 6 0 104.49 Won Power .....5 6 0 99.66 Drouin .............4 7 0 80.13 Moe.................3 8 0 70.82 Bairnsdale .......3 8 0 58.37 Warragul .........2 9 0 65.89 GOALKICKERS M. Ferguson (Sale) ............ (4) J. Best (Leongatha) ............ (2) D. McKenna (Traralgon) ..... (2) D. Holt (Leongatha)............ (0) B. Hughes (Warragul) ........ (1) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (3) A. Burgiel (Maffra) ............. (3) K. Fraser (Sale) .................. (0) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (2) D. Hutchison (Morwell) ...... (1)

Pts

40 40 28 24 20 20 16 12 12 8 57 46 38 37 36 31 29 24 23 23

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Leongatha ....9 Maffra.........7 Sale ...........6 Morwell ......6 Won Power ...5 Drouin ............5 Traralgon ........3 Warragul ........1 Moe................1

1 3 3 4 3 4 7 9 9

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

%

Pts

235.84 183.92 190.81 107.00 131.04 76.41 86.85 45.31 29.79

36 28 24 24 22 22 12 4 4

GOALKICKERS N. Fowler (Sale) ................. (4) M. Davies (Leongatha) ....... (0) J. Pellicano (Leongatha) .... (0) A. Winter (Won Power) ...... (0) R. Tack (Won Power) ......... (0) J. Saunders (Maffra) .......... (5) A. Caile (Morwell) .............. (0) A. Slottje (Traralgon) .......... (0) D. Couling (Morwell) .......... (2) K. O’Dwyer (Sale) ............... (0) Steven Jnr Tobin (Mor) ...... (1) R. Todd (Won Power) ........ (0)

26 23 19 17 16 13 13 12 12 12 12 12

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%

Bairnsdale . 11 0 0 319.00 Traralgon .....9 2 0 293.84 Warragul .....9 2 0 198.78 Sale ...........6 5 0 208.59 Won Power ...6 5 0 152.91 Maffra ............5 6 0 96.95 Morwell ..........4 7 0 62.19 Leongatha ......3 8 0 48.13 Drouin ............2 9 0 56.64 Moe................0 11 0 5.26 GOALKICKERS R. Buttner (Warragul)......... (0) J. Brown (Warragul)........... (5) N. Campbell (Sale) ............. (4) P. Ryan (Won Power) ......... (2) J. Weatherley (Maffra) ....... (0) M. Nelson (Traralgon) ........ (5) A. Saunders (Bairnsdale) ... (0) B. Mitchell (Bairnsdale) ...... (0) J. Freeman (Sale) ............... (2) D. Hayes (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) E. Johnson (Sale) ............... (0) T. Huther (Won Power) ...... (0) B. Davidson (Leongatha).... (0)

Pts

44 36 36 24 24 20 16 12 8 0 32 25 24 24 19 18 17 16 15 15 15 15 15

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%

Pts

Sale ......... 11 0 0 552.63 Traralgon ... 10 1 0 629.02 Maffra.........9 2 0 242.67 Bairnsdale ...6 5 0 183.83 Drouin ........4 6 1 76.13 Leongatha ......4 6 1 50.28 Morwell ..........4 7 0 68.27 Moe................4 7 0 46.38 Warragul ........2 9 0 50.93 Won Power ....0 11 0 9.57 GOALKICKERS

44 40 36 24 18 18 16 16 8 0

B. Connelly (Maffra) ........... (3) B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) ... (6) N. Dennison (Bairnsdale) ... (0) L. Ronchi (Sale) ................. (1) J. Jans (Sale) ..................... (2) H. Britten (Traralgon) ......... (4) B. Duve (Traralgon) ............ (4) T. Jolly (Sale) ..................... (4) N. Holmes (Sale) ................ (0) B. Regan (Maffra) .............. (1)

33 28 27 26 19 19 18 17 16 15

OTHER MATCHES

THIS week the Parrots were up against the Traralgon Maroons with key players Col Sanbrook, Mick Otto and David Gourdis back from injury and Sam Marriott stepped up to play with the seniors.

Both of the Vernon brothers, Dwayne Holt and Jess Hickey were out.

The first few minutes of the game were very scrappy, with the Parrots giving away a 50 metre penalty with nothing in it, but Traralgon unable to make something of it and kicked a point.

Hayden Browne was having a lot of influence in the first quarter, managing a free kick, but he was unable to kick a goal.

The Parrots began to set up their defensive wall, however Traralgon’s Dan McKenna broke through and kicked the Maroons first goal of the match, rewarding his team-mates for their hard efforts on the ball.

Late in the quarter the rain started to get very heavy, sending all supported in to the grand stand, with icy cold winds and only the diehard fans going out to listen at the quarter time break.

The Parrots were trailing Traralgon at quarter time by 15 points, in what was shaping up to be a low scoring match.

Tas Clingan kicked his first goal for the game, which was also the Parrots’ first goal.

Jake Best showed off

his best skills and Paul Le Page took a pearler, stopping the Maroons from kicking it into their forward line.

Dylan Westaway stepped up to the plate, having a great two quarters, kicking a well earned goal for the Parrots.

The Parrots were back on top going into the half time break, leading Traralgon, 27 to 22.

Going into the third quarter the rain had thankfully stopped and Jake Best came out strongly, kicking the first goal of the quarter.

Dylan Westaway was awarded a free kick and made the most of it by kicking another goal for the Parrots.

The Parrots showed their class despite the late start by maintaining the majority of the play in the third quarter.

The Maroons were not giving up and displayed

SENIORS Leongatha 5.12.42 d Traralgon 4.6.30 Leongatha goals: J. Best 2, D. Westaway 2, H. Browne 1.

Leongatha best: T. Clingan, D. Westaway, P. Kindellan, H. Browne, M. Otto, B. Geitz.

Traralgon goals: D. McKenna 2, J. Hall 1, J. Symons 1.

Traralgon best: M. Cooper, M. Geary, M. Jones, J. Sandy, J. Doderico, A. Slottje.

RESERVES Leongatha 7.7.49 d Traralgon 7.6.48 Leongatha goals: M. Lafferty 1, L. Castagna 1, M. Fleming 1, M. Cook 1, T. Pellicano 1, J. Kennedy 1, J. Kilsby 1.

Leongatha best: J. Renden, T. Pellicano, M. Cook, C. Roughead, J. Kennedy, M. Coghlan.

Traralgon goals: R. Spector 3, R. Wilkie 1, A. Dugan 1, N. Quenault 1, C. Nickels 1.

Traralgon best: S. Brooks, N. Quenault, C. Beaver, R. Wilkie, B. Northover, J. Zuehlke.

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some hard hitting tackles, forcing the Parrots to earn the right for the ball.

Leongatha had increased the margin by the end of the third quarter and went into the last leading 39 to 24.

Tas Clingan kicked a long bomb into the goal, but a Maroons player got to it right on the line.

Col Sanbrook, back from injury, showed his presence and kicked to Jake Best right in front of goal, but he was unable to finish with a goal.

Stu Kilsby applied great pressure, shepherding his player, while his team-mate Ricky O’Loughlin playing his second seniors game for the year, displayed some hard tackles.

The final siren rang on the match with the Parrots just in front, in one of the lowest scoring games of the round.

Anxious wait There has still been no confirmation from the club regarding Beau Vernon’s condition after he was taken from the field in an ambulance two weeks ago.

“He’s still in hospital and his parents are back and trying to figure out what’s going on,” secretary Matthew Grylls said.

“The club has had the

Bairnsdale greeted the game with blue skies and a four goal breeze; conditions were great for football.

The home team had just appointed a new coach and were keen to give him a winning start.

The opening minutes showed both teams were keen for the contest.

Wonthaggi’s Lucas White was in everything sending the ball forward many times from stoppages.

Whites’ marking around the ground was also a feature of the opening quarter.

2.2.14 SENIORS UNDER 18 Sale 19.15.129 d Moe 12.8.80 Sale 15.19.109 d Moe 3.3.21 Morwell 10.20.80 d Warragul 13.7.85 d Morwell Warragul 4.9.33 5.9.39 Maffra 12.11.83 d Drouin Maffra 11.3.69 d Drouin 9.6.60 12.6.78 UNDER 16 RESERVES Sale 14.14.98 d Moe 0.3.3 Sale 10.8.68 d Moe 1.3.9 Warragul 6.7.43 d Morwell Morwell 10.10.70 d 6.4.40 Warragul 7.5.47 Maffra 10.5.65 d Drouin 7.9.51 Maffra 11.13.79 d Drouin

Bairnsdale had their runners pushing the ball forward to full forward James Gibbs, who was being covered by Aaron Guilmartin.

They were easily repelled by the Wonthaggi backs, particularly Byron Dryden whose run and carry was exceptional.

As the quarter progressed, Wonthaggi’s use of the ball and the breeze took over and they rallied to put on seven goals.

By quarter time, Wonthaggi had surged out to a 42 point lead, only allowing the home side one point.

SENIORS Wonthaggi 20.7.127 d Bairnsdale 10.6.66 Wonthaggi goals: J. Hill 3, A. Winter 3, M. Kelly 3, T. Krause 3, B. Marshall 2, D. O’Connor 2, P. Young 2, A. Ware 1, L. White 1.

Wonthaggi best: B. Dryden, L. White, P. Young, A. Guilmartin, L. Warnett, M. Kelly.

Bairnsdale goals: J. Gibbs 2, N. George 1, N. Storer 1, J. Waddell 1, R. Soulsby 1, D. Preston 1, B. Ashwood 1, L. Dyer 1, J. Matthews 1.

Bairnsdale best: K. Ashwood, L. Dyer, P. Bills, X. Ryan, B. Ashwood, R. Robinson.

UNDER 18 Bairnsdale 9.13.67 d Wonthaggi 6.5.41 Bairnsdale goals: N. Dennison 2, C. Ellul 2, R. Halford 2, J. Moffatt 1, B. Waddell 1, B. White 1.

the Vernon family where they can at this stage.

“We definitely are going to do some fundraising in the future for him and look after him, but the family just has to work out what they need and whatever they need we’ll get it for them,” Mr Grylls said.

“We’re not just going to say it’s terrible and then walk away; we’re going to do everything we can.”

Traralgon 23.11.149 d Leongatha 1.1.7 Traralgon goals: M. Nelson 5, K. Bundle 5, C. Nickels 3, B. Ambler 2, K. Lewthwaite 1, S. Goddard 1, R. Jacobsen 1, M. Mustoe 1, Z. Guttridge 1, G. Stevenson 1, J. Merrin 1, C. Parker 1.

Traralgon best: K. Lewthwaite, M. Mustoe, J. Pegg, J. Merrin, C. Nickels, N. Dunstone.

Leongatha goals: B. Mead-Ameri 1.

Leongatha best: J. Bolge, W. McCaughan, B. Vanrooy, J. Burge, M. Dennison.

UNDER 16 Traralgon 23.15.153 d Leongatha 2.1.13 Traralgon goals: H. Britten 4, B. Duve 4, C. Stockdale 3, J. Fatchen 3, J. McMahon 3, A. Salerno 1, K. Stamers 1, T. Forrest 1, J. Henderson 1, C. Graham 1, J. Albanese 1.

Traralgon best: H. Britten, J. Allan, A. Salerno, J. Fatchen, J. McMahon, C. Stockdale.

Leongatha goals: J. Stoll 1, T. Jones 1.

Leongatha best: M. Dennison, M. Borschman, J. Ginnane, L. Moore, B. Moscript, D. Betts.

Eye on the ball: Roy Mullens and Mick Otto push towards the ball during Saturday’s match with Traralgon.

The Bairnsdale side redeemed themselves somewhat in the second quarter, their good use of the breeze and some great passages of play saw them score four goals.

Wonthaggi’s ability to work into the breeze and to share the ball around enabled them to pile on another six goals. This is where the game was won.

At half time the visiting side still had a commanding lead, with the scoreboard at 81 to 26.

Bairnsdale’s new coach was not scared to give his new charges a bit of a rev Bairnsdale best: B. Waddell, B. Price, L. Sutton, C. Ellul, S. Park, N. Dennison.

Wonthaggi goals: B. Graham 2, P. Ryan 2, B. Wylie 1, J. Read 1.

Wonthaggi best: J. Liddle, J. Read, M. Combridge, B. Graham, S. Scott, J. Waters.

UNDER 16 Bairnsdale 23.18.156 d Wonthaggi 2.2.14 Bairnsdale goals: B. McCarrey 6, W. Patterson 5, J. Hammond 4, N. McConville 3, B. Sauer 2, B. Powell 1, B. Cummins 1, C. Nettleton 1.

Bairnsdale best: B. Cummins, J. Hammond, B. Powell, B. McCarrey, W. Patterson, T. McKay. Wonthaggi goals: T. Tack 1, B. North 1.

Wonthaggi best: J. Thomas, C. Waters, T. Tack, B. Jeffries, L. McLean, D. Tiziani.

CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Power downs Bairnsdale POWER made the long trip to Bairnsdale at the weekend and was rewarded with the much needed four points.

psychologist from the Richmond Football Club come down to training on Thursday night and offer his services and obviously some guys have taken it pretty hard but we’re all making an effort.

“How Beau feels is more important than how we feel because he’s the one who’s going through it all.”

The club is supporting

and they came out after half time with more vigour and even more attack on the football.

The home side’s onballers were winning more football in this quarter but were having little effect on the scoreboard. Wonthaggi, on the other hand continued on their merry way with Mick Kelly having a particularly good quarter, slamming home three goals.

By three quarter time, the game was in the bag for Power who had taken their lead out to a whopping 75 points.

The home side found their feet again in the last, breaking through Wonthaggi’s defence and adding a few more goals to the scoreboard.

With nothing but a bit of pride to be gained by Bairnsdale, they won the quarter by two goals.

The final result was 20.7.127 to 10.6.66.

Wonthaggi had done what they set out to do and that was to collect the four points.

The team is looking forward to taking on Moe on Saturday at home.

Trafalgar....... 10 0 0 Youth Club .... 8 1 1 Leongatha ..... 7 2 1 Mor Tigers .... 6 4 0 New Reds ..... 5 4 1 Moe Blues ....... 5 4 1 Moe Maroons... 5 5 0 Yinnar ............. 5 5 0 Mirboo North .. 3 7 0 Hill & Rovers ... 2 8 0 New Blues ....... 1 9 0 Yallourn Nth .... 0 9 0

%

889.66 340.00 297.06 127.91 167.47 138.66 104.76 98.64 57.47 75.78 28.96 5.79

Pts

40 34 30 24 22 22 20 20 12 8 4 4

UNDER 12 W L D

Trafalgar....... 9 1 New Blues..... 9 1 Leongatha ..... 8 2 New Reds ..... 8 2 Youth Club .... 6 4 Mirboo North... 6 4 Yinnar ............. 4 6 Moe Maroons.. 3 7 Moe Blues ....... 3 7 Yallourn Nth .... 2 8 Hill & Rovers ... 2 8 Mor Tigers ...... 0 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

504.71 426.13 568.60 508.54 144.10 127.46 71.28 50.42 43.27 23.78 22.79 6.46

Pts

36 36 32 32 24 24 16 12 12 8 8 0

UNDER 14 W L D

Leongatha ..... 10 0 Mirboo North.. 9 1 Youth Club .... 8 2 Moe Maroons.. 7 3 Moe Blues..... 6 4 New Blues ....... 6 4 Yinnar ............. 5 5 New Reds........ 3 7 Trafalgar .......... 3 7 Mor Tigers ...... 2 8 Hill & Rovers ... 1 9 Yallourn Nth .... 0 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

321.03 226.09 189.97 159.47 170.53 127.40 129.71 65.38 53.79 37.62 33.33 25.41

Pts

40 36 32 28 24 24 20 12 12 8 4 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 3.5.23 d Mirboo North 1.4.10 Goals: F. Materia 2, J. Thomas.

Best: J. Dennison, M. McGrath, J. Thomas, F. Materia, K. Littlejohn, J. Pearn.

UNDER 12 Leongatha 6.10.46 d Mirboo North 0.0.0 Goals: M. McGannon 2, J. Hastings, J. Lamers, B. Kewming, B. Perry.

Best: J. Hastings, M. Scrimshaw, J. McFarlane, J. Gourlay, J. Lamers, T. Van der Kolk.

UNDER 14 Leongatha 5.11.41 d Mirboo North 3.4.22 Goals: T. Sauvarin 3, N. Matsoukas 2.

Best: K. Cooper, T. McFarlane, J. Van Der Kolk, M. Minogue, K. Patterson, T. Sauvarin.

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha 3.5.23 d Dalyston 0.5.5 Goals: L. O’Neill, E. Clark, J. Ryan.

Best: E. Clark, I. Kennedy, S. Murphy, J. Ryan, L. Stothart, J. Brown.

UNDER 13 Leongatha 4.2.26 lt Dalyston 4.4.28 Goals: T. Evans, N. Trotto, C. Alexander, Z. Clark.

Best: D. Ginnane, N. Trotto, J. Dunn, N. Battersby, J. Norton, S. Hanrahan.

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