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Waiting game KINDERGARTENS still face uncertainty over whether the Federal Government will continue to provide funding to enable preschools to deliver 15 hours of classes a week. Inverloch and District Preschool and Wonthaggi White Road Kindergarten extended buildings to provide 15 hours of lessons a week, up from the previous requirement of 10 hours. Among the children affected will be Lucas, Mangarri and Keisha, at play at Wonthaggi White Road Kindergarten. Full story on page 5.

STRANDED Wind farm neighbours feel abandoned

By Brad Lester

Wind farm angst: among the Tarwin Lower residents saying their lives have been impacted by construction of the Bald Hills Wind Farm are, from left, Anne and Geoff Waters, John and Suzanne Brandenberger, Ian Gunn, Margaret Windisch, Noel Uren, visiting student Craig Nicholls, Mandy Gunn, and Dorothy and Don Fairbrother.

BALD Hills Wind Farm neighbours believe construction of the $400 million project is upending their lives. They say South Gippsland Shire Council does not have the resources or qualifications to enforce conditions attached to the planning permit for the Tarwin Lower development. Residents are outraged working hours were extended on the wind farm without council’s approval, and claim

surrounding roads are deteriorating, construction is noisy and truck drivers are driving dangerously. They also believe excessive vegetation is being removed from roadsides and believe Bald Hills Wind Farm should pay more than the $130,000 council rates it is expected to pay. That is on top of the wind farm’s visual impact and the likelihood of neighbours’ properties being devalued. Council is responsible for overseeing planning permit compliance during the construction phase. Continued on page 5.

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Burra battle

Residents oppose factory plans UP to 100 Korumburra residents attended a public meeting last Thursday night to express their disapproval of Burra Food’s proposed buffer zone to deal with odour and noise emitted from the plant. The resident who excited the loudest response from fellow residents proclaimed, “My house is my castle. Whether I am a millionaire or not, we should be able to look after our own backyards the same as Burra Foods wants to look after theirs.” He was expressing his opposition to the proposed buffer zone which would see property owners who wish to extend, rebuild, rezone or subdivide subject to strict new planning controls which, as Paul Stampton, South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said will “modify property values.” “This buffer zone is likely to affect property prices but not nearly as much as people are making out,” he claimed. Another resident was told by Mr Stampton that if his house built in 1908 was to be rebuilt following, for example a fire, it would likely require double glazing, dust proofing, vegetation screening and other expensive measures, and an insurance claim that potentially would leave the resident seriously out of pocket. Almost all residents who spoke at the meeting began by recognising the importance of Burra Foods and the $140 million stimulus it provides annually to the Korum-

burra economy. Residents questioned why their rights to use their land as they wish were not equal. Burra Foods is subject to strict licencing regulations monitored constantly by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and makes ongoing improvements at the plant to upgrade the treatment of waste, with regards to noise and odour. However Glenn Falcke, general manager of operations at Burra Foods, said, “There will always be whoopsees as there are whoopsees in your own kitchen. He said Burra Foods was “investing to reduce them” and the buffer zone was one other measure touted to minimise the factory’s impact on the community in the future. However, there is a suspicion in the community, that the buffer, Environment Significance Overlay 8, Planning Scheme Amendment 99, is actually designed to

facilitate future expansion of the Burra Foods’ plant. Mr Falcke described the projected $93 million stage two expansion of the plant, which includes a 32 metre tower and canning facility and increased production, as “a pipe dream” and one which might happen as soon as next year or not for 10 or more years. Mr Falcke and Mr Stampton emphasised repeatedly the buffer zone was designed to indicate an area within which amenity could be lower and where Burra Foods does not want residential development intensified. It wants to minimise the number of people who will be impacted by the plant. And there, the public suspects, lies the true agenda; that without the planning amendment, Burra Foods sees its ability to expand its plant in the future compromised. Sentiment at the meeting was, if the EPA keeps an eagle eye on the

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in 2012, recording 913,986 people living with eating disorders in Australia. A South Gippsland girl was one of these people. After her diagnosis in May 2012, diet and exercise took over her life and worry took over her family. Her parents assumed the roles of ‘eating coaches’. They tried every means possible to get her to eat, whether it was through frantic yelling or calm, reassuring words. “I began to walk down my road every night after school, at first only once but then three or four times every night. To compensate for all this extra activity I continued to eat more food and then weighed myself only to find that I had put on weight,” the girl said. “This triggered something inside of me and I began to become attached to exercise and detached from food. I kept feeling the urge to do more and more, and soon I was lying to myself about the effects it was having on my body.” Her mother felt helpless as she watched her daughter

being held captive by her eating disorder. Multiple times the girl was admitted to one of the six beds assigned to children with eating disorders at Monash Medical Centre. These are the only public hospital beds available for these patients in the Southern Metropolitan area, including South Gippsland. The system is overloaded with hundreds of children suffering from eating disorders, some as young as nine, needing treatment. Unfortunately, due to demand a sufferer literally has to collapse before they are admitted and is only permitted to be there until they are medically stable. Her mum discovered the only evidence based treatment for this illness, proven in clinical trials to be effective, was family-based therapy (FBT), otherwise known as the Maudsley approach. The girl’s family was lucky to find a qualified family-based therapist to support them through the three phases of this treatment. They tackle maladap-

tive behaviors to enable the child to gain weight and eat independently. This involves weekly visits for six months. The girl has now fully recovered from her eating disorder and is in control of her choices once again. Unfortunately, her family had to travel to Melbourne each week to receive the treatment she needed as there are no health professionals trained in FBT in South Gippsland. “Like most other areas of mental health service provision, rural communities tend to lag behind metropolitan areas,” said Dr Sinead de Gooyer of Leongatha Healthcare. “A family-based treatment clinician would be an invaluable asset in the Gippsland region. The situation where families need to travel hours to access the help they need adds hugely to the stress of this condition and everyone involved. “In South Gippsland we have a great team of dieticians and some very skilled psychologists with expertise

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in the eating disorders area. However, in medical crisis our hospitals do not have the resources to manage the inpatient needs of this group. “This is a very serious condition that kills young people and needs out attention.” Laura Collins, author of Eating with your Anorexic, and a founder and policy director at FEAST (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders) in the United States of America, said family-based treatment was vital. “FBT offers the greatest chance of full recovery for more patients, so it is important wherever you live. Rural areas, in particular, can benefit from outpatient treatment like this so that the patient need not leave home,” she said. Ms Collins believed there are still many common misconceptions around eating disorders. “The first is that eating disorders are ‘just a phase’ or ‘just’ wanting to be thin. Actually, these are potentially fatal brain disorders. The second dangerous misconception is that patients can’t get well: you can recover fully from an eating disorder with good treatment,” she said. Sufferers of eating disorders have the highest rate of death of any psychiatric illness. These deaths are due to medical complications or suicide. Of the 83 percent of people who adequately complete the six months of FBT, 97 percent fully recover. Everyone should have access to professionals for support, as the disease is not fully understood by most people. Help comes from those that understand the illness.

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Kinders in limbo

By Tayla Kershaw

KINDERGARTEN communities are yet to learn if preschools will continue to offer 15 hours a week of classes to children.

Taking action: Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory on Friday, during the 24 hour stoppage by certain union members.

MG hit by halt By Brad Lester WORK at Murray Goulburn’s Leongatha factory was hindered by a 24 hour stoppage by some employees on Friday. Members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) and Electrical Trades Union (ETU) are seeking a higher pay offer and protected redundancy entitlements from the dairy cooperative. Union spokespeople said the industrial action was taken after six months of negotiations, affected MG’s six Murray Goulburn milk processing sites in Victoria, and involved 110 members, including 39 at Leongatha. “The protected industrial action includes a ban on overtime and call backs for the next six months or until agreement is reached on the terms of the new workplace agreement,” ETU organiser Peter Mooney said. “Our members have further endorsed the unions to notify the company of further stoppages of work if agreement is not reached on the new workplace agreement. “The commencement of this protected industrial action follows six months of negotiations between the company and the unions that have not resulted in agreement being reached on the new workplace agreement.” Mr Mooney said the stoppage would delay maintenance and if there was a breakdown, close operations. “A lot of the factories are in shutdown mode at the moment and doing maintenance, and there is not a lot of milk in at the moment,” he said. Mr Mooney said MG was offering a pay rise of two per cent per year for the next three years – be-

low the current CPI of 2.8 per cent. “We are trying to get an outcome that is similar to their competitors which has been the industry outcome,” he said. “We are not asking for 10 per cent a year or anything like that.” The unions are concerned MG’s bid to reduce redundancy entitlements could signal further job losses, in addition to the many cutbacks across the factories in the 18 months. “That has put fear into our members,” Mr Mooney said. “Hopefully it does not come to that. Murray Goulburn has not indicated that but they have made it very clear they think their people are highly skilled and do a great job in keeping the factory going but in saying that, I have been proven wrong before.” The unions are also asking MG to employ more apprentices. Mr Mooney said there was just one apprentice at the Leongatha factory. AMWU organiser Mark Solly said members believed the company should have no problem in agreeing to all outstanding claims to settle the new collective agreement. “Murray Goulburn is a highly profitable operation and it recently announced huge profit and increases to farm gate milk prices,” he said. “It also has announced a number of investments worth over a $100 million. “Surely Murray Goulburn should be investing in its employees as well.” A Murray Goulburn spokesperson said discussions with the unions were ongoing, and had been productive until the industrial action was taken “As this is a current enterprise bargaining ne-

gotiation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. Our manufacturing operations are intended to continue as normal,” the spokesperson said.

Federal Government budget cuts threaten to reduce kindergarten sessions back to 10 hours from 15 hours. Inverloch and District Preschool and Wonthaggi White Road Kindergarten have each extended buildings with funding from Bass Coast Shire Council and preschool fundraising to provide 15 hours of classes a week. The pre-schools – run by Ballarat YMCA - also received equipment

and furniture to accommodate more children. “The new rooms will still give us more flexibility if the hours are cut back again,” Ballarat YMCA manager of children’s services Julie Beatty said. “But we won’t be able to use the rooms as we had hoped.” Inverloch and District Preschool teachers believed any reduction in classes would undermine the hard work, dedication, time, money and achievements invested by the whole community. The preschool has had a 15 hour timetable in place for three years. Families have preferred longer day sessions to enable them to meet work commitments. Enrolments have increased sub-

stantially since 2008 and the program is now full. More staff has been employed to cater for the increased hours and have completed additional training to provide a high standard of education. The preschool has also found that 15 hours of classes a week gives children a better opportunity to develop through play, allows teachers to develop strong nurturing relationships and has given families greater confidence in early childhood education. “Research shows the extended hours help the children focus,” Ms Beatty said. “It’ll be a better outcome for the children if we don’t go backwards.”

Spacious facility: from left, Kiana, Jade, Alana and Tiffany have more places to read in Wonthaggi White Road Kindergarten’s redeveloped building.

Windfarm neighbours feel abandoned Continued from page 1. The Victorian Planning Minister issued the planning permit and upon completion of the wind farm, will be responsible for assessing noise compliance. Bryan Sword, council’s manager planning and environmental health, said “council was adequately resourced and qualified to monitor compliance of the development during the construction phase of the project. “Council staff have undertaken inspections of the site and are regularly assessing the condition of local roads used during construction of the development. These inspections will continue to occur for the duration of the project.” But those words are of little consolation to residents who live nearby. They say construction workers are now working longer hours, even Saturday afternoons, restricting farmers’ abilities to move stock around local roads and for people to drive without the risk of encountering workers’ vehicles. One of those residents, Don Fairbrother, said, “Why did the council not say this is too big for us and refer it back to the State Government? “They said there would be no noise but we live there and we can tell you there is noise all right.” John Brandenberger said, “There are conditions that were put on this project when it was approved but it’s not being policed. The council does not have the resources.” Mr Fairbrother said council had not properly addressed the extension of work hours, with workers now working until 6pm during the week (previously 5pm) and 6pm on Saturday (previously 1pm). He said residents were not consulted

about the new hours. “They (Bald Hills Wind Farm) have just walked over everybody,” he said. Mr Sword told The Star, “The wind farm initially sought approval from the Minister for Planning to amend their endorsed management plans with respect to working hours but later withdrew the application as they considered the variation was consistent with the approval already provided. I am currently reviewing this in response to local concerns.” Wind farm general manager Matthew Croome said hours were extended to 6pm Monday to Saturday “in accordance with our permit and in consultation with the South Gippsland Shire Council and with notification to nearby residents”. “We have undertaken not to allow quarry deliveries to site between 1pm and 6pm on Saturday to reduce the level of disturbance. All construction works must comply with EPA noise restrictions and we have equipment on site continuously monitoring construction noise to ensure that this is the case,” he said. Mr Fairbrother’s wife Dorothy has had three near misses involving trucks carting gravel to the wind farm and in one incident, was forced off the road and into a fence. “They are going too fast and they also travel on roads that are not part of the original traffic management plan,” he said. A regular cycling group comprising local cyclists has ceased given increased levels of truck traffic, as well as workers’ vehicles. Mr Croome said driver behavior was monitored and every complaint received about unsafe driving investigated. “Where the truck can be

• Bald Hills Wind Farm general manager Matthew Croome. identified we start a process that will ultimately see the driver no longer being used on the project if poor driving practices continue,” he said. The influx of workers has also hindered locals’ internet access during the day, with more mobile phones placing higher demand on the local service, Suzanne Brandenberger said. “We pay a lot of money and now we can’t get it,” she said. Mr Fairbrother was also concerned about the amount of sediment being removed from the site for construction of access tracks. Mr Croome said where possible excess spoil from excavations was re-used on site to build access tracks, hardstands and foundations. “This helps contribute to a better environmental outcome and reduces the number of quarry deliveries required. Where excess spoil cannot be re-used on site it must be disposed of offsite in accordance with regulatory requirements,” he said. Mandy Gunn said repairs undertaken by Bald Hills Wind Farm to roads used by gravel trucks so far were in-

adequate and holes returned within a week. Mr Croome said truck movements and recent rains have had an impact. “Bald Hills Wind Farm has ongoing obligations to monitor the condition of local roads used by heavy construction traffic and carry out repairs of damage caused by construction traffic in accordance with South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads specifications,” he said. “At the completion of the major heavy truck deliveries to the project, a final condition report will prepared and any damage caused by construction vehicles that has not already been repaired

will need to be repaired by Bald Hills Wind Farm at that time.” Noel Uren wants council to undertake GPS readings of the turbines to ensure they are sited as per the original plan. Mr Sword said council would assess the turbine locations. Ian Gunn said the wind farm should pay more than $130,000 in rates it is predicted to pay, given it is a $400 million project “That is peanuts,” he said. Some ratepayers have asked council for their property values to be lowered to reflect the wind farm’s impact and be charged lower rates as a result.

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Market defies rain THEY say the Koonwarra Farmer’s Market will always go ahead rail hail or shine, and the conditions on Saturday certainly tested Cool crew: from left, Audrey Horsfall from Rosanna, Sienna Goldsmith from Dumbalk North, Tom Horsfall, Jud Goldsmith and Piper Goldsmith rugged or the Koonwarra Farmer’s Market on Saturday.

this ethos. The weather was a little wild, but the usual array of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish was on hand, as well as food to go and hot coffee. Plenty of people turned out to get their hands on something fresh, to speak to the growers and to enjoy the friendly atmosphere. The market is held in Koonwarra’s Memorial Park on the first Saturday of every month.

Youth win arts grant THE Federal Government is putting Leongatha’s young minds to work.

New look historic bridge THE historic Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge in Kilcunda will undergo a refurbishment after detailed engineering inspection recently. Access to the beneath bridge, closed with orange safety mesh fencing earlier this year, will now be fenced off with a suitable temporary fence designed for safety with minimal visual impact over the work period. Bass Coast Shire Council commissioned the detailed inspection as part of its routine asset inspection and monitoring program. Bridge engineers used climbing

ropes to abseil from the deck of the bridge and conduct the inspection over two days. Anderson Ward Councillor Bradley Drew said although the structure was considered to be sound for its current pedestrian use, the inspection identified many of the original metal components would need to be replaced. “Some of the original bolts and brackets under the deck of the bridge were loose from extensive corrosion and continue to be a danger of falling until they are replaced,” he said. “For this reason, council has mitigated the immediate risk to the public by closing off the access un-

derneath the bridge.” Cr Drew said the precautionary measure would be in place for at least two years until works were complete. Access to Kilcunda foreshore is available about 50 metres to the east of the bridge via an official path. “The inspection resulted in no safety concerns regarding access across the bridge and it is anticipated the bridge will remain open for the majority of the refurbishment works,” Cr Drew said. “The public will be notified in advance of any interruption to access across the bridge.”

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said a Federal Government Quick Response Grant of $1100 for an online youth magazine in Leongatha would be money well spent. “The grant, which will go to Uniting Care in Leongatha, will help fund young people’s establishment of an online arts ‘zine. I believe this will prove a great learning tool and outlet for creative thinkers,” he said. “The Quick Response program has been set up to be responsive to exceptional cultural opportunities that may be on offer to artists or community groups. These grants are available throughout the year and applications can be submitted any time between three to 12 weeks prior to activity

commencing. “Organisation Grants of up to $3000 for small scale cultural development and arts initiatives and up to $1500 for regional artists, arts organisations and communities for professional or skills development or small project opportunities, are available.” Mr Broadbent said the $1100 grant for the Freezine project would help provide training for young people to run the online youth arts/culture ‘zine, which will be set up with FreeZA funding later in the year. FreeZA is an innovative youth development program providing young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with the opportunity to attend affordable music and cultural events. Those keen to apply for regional arts funding can go to www.rav.net. au.

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Weapon fear By Tayla Kershaw POLICE are shocked by the disturbing trend of people carrying weapons. This is the first time police have noticed such cases in the Bass Coast area. Police confiscated two weapons over the past week. A home made “bump gun” was found in a Wonthaggi home on Thursday. Police executed a search warrant at the Broome Cres-

cent home when the device was found. It had been adapted to fit a single .22 calibre round. The weapon was not loaded at the time but two live .22 cartridges were found. The weapon can only be discharged by striking against a solid object – similar to a “power head” spear fishing device. Police said the weapon was potentially lethal and considered a firearm under Victorian legislation. The offender will be

charged with possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of a pistol and six other charges. A 26 year old from Thorpdale will be charged on summons to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court in the near future. Another weapon was found on Friday. Police found a conducted energy device after searching a car at the Anderson roundabout bus stop. The device works like a taser stun gun and was disguised as a torch.

A 20 year old Tooradin youth will be charged on summons to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date. Both items are prohibited in Victoria and attract severe penalties. Police will be stepping up their searches in an effort to remove weapons from streets. All weapons are to be destroyed or handed in to the police. Anyone found with weapons will be prosecuted and risks a jail sentence.

Charged: campers at Wilsons Prom will pay more for a night’s stay from July 1. Fees now also apply to Bear Gully campground, which was free.

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Under changes that came into effect on July 1, a night at the Walkerville camping spot will cost $37.80 for up to six people, with one vehicle. Until July 1, camping there was free. Jill Butterfield from Bear Gully Coastal Cottages said the new camping fees for Bear Gully were steep given the lack of facilities. “However it is across the board so all Parks Victoria camp sites are subject to the increases,” she said. “I cannot see it affecting us at all really. I think one of the biggest changes will be that people will not stay for an extended time now, whereas over the holiday period some people stayed for many weeks. “It will be interesting to see how it all works.” Parks Victoria regional director of east region Andrew Marshall said the introduction of fees followed

bookings and ensures safe, visitor friendly services and facilities. “The intention is to recover costs so that we can continue to provide camping opportunities and enjoyable visitor experiences in Victoria’s parks and reserves.” Lynn Birt from Wonthaggi said she was surprised but felt camping fees were justified. “There are services provided such as track building, maintenance and toilets,” she said. “In today’s financial climate it is not unreasonable that the user pay towards the costs.” Even basic campgrounds with minimal or no facilities require ongoing maintenance by rangers to ensure a safe environment for campers and to minimise impacts on the environment. This includes providing and maintaining access roads and tracks, such as grading, drainage works, repair and resurfacing. Visitors will be able to book in advance, guaranteeing a site in the parks where fees apply. Parks Victoria will invest fees in maintaining camping and roofed accommodation facilities and services across the state.

Big on safety: John Ernst from South Gippsland Shire Council, Stuart Nation from Murray Goulburn, Mark McKenzie-McKarg from Holcim, Peter Harbridge from VicRoads Transport Safety Services, Richard Charlton from Evans Petroleum, Alan Piening from Victoria Police and Russell Mills from Evans Petroleum supported the truck safety forum.

Rollover stats raise alarm

By Tayla Kershaw

MORE than 20 truck rollovers occurred in Gippsland during the past financial year, the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) said. The amount of truck incidents in the region spiked significantly in the past six months, almost doubling in comparison to previous years. To combat these statistics, the Gippsland Safe Freight Network held a truck safety forum at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall recently, with police and VicRoads. “VTA basically said Gippsland is having a roll over crisis way above what it should be,’ John Ernst from South Gippsland Shire Council said. “We had a significant turnout of 62 with a lot of young drivers who showed pride in their work and had a plenty of good feedback.” Many trucks are now safer with new equipment such as automatic braking and roll over technology, and truck drivers are being made aware of any changes to their vehicle, including tyre changes and load changes, that may affect their handling. Mr Ernst said police are still disappointed by the amount of drivers detected using their phones. Truck drivers are being urged to download the VicRoads app that will switch their phone off when vehicle movement is detected. Cars continue to cut trucks off and drivers are now reporting such behaviour to police. Dash cams are being installed in trucks to capture

Concerns may flood meeting BASS Coast Shire Council will consider all submissions about the new land subject to inundation overlay at its July 16 meeting. That will be an opportunity for council to determine its position regarding those submis-

sions. Council’s decision at this meeting will inform its submission to the planning panel. Following the planning panel process, council is required to make a decision in relation to the amendment. The planning panel directions hearing will be held on August 18.

This is a procedural meeting to discuss process, timetabling, and to explain the panel process to submitters. The panel will start hearings to consider submissions around October 6. All submitters will have the opportunity to present to the panel. Council will formal-

ly consider the recommendations of the panel and make a decision in relation to the amendment at the end of November. If there had been no submissions to the amendment, or the issues had been resolved, there would have been no need to request a planning panel.

evidence. The main message of the truck safety forum was for drivers to become more aware of the road conditions, the load they are carrying, weather conditions and changes to their own vehicle, and to drive accordingly. “Often drivers will think they know the journey and forget the conditions,” Mr Ernst said.

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CAMPERS wishing to spend some time at the Bear Gully campground in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park will now have to pay for the privilege.

community consultation into a Regulatory Impact Statement on the proposal in 2013. “Camping and accommodation fees have not changed significantly in the past decade,” he said. Fees will also be introduced at a further 10 camping grounds, while camping fees at Wilson’s Promontory have been revised and increased. Under the new fee structure, a one night stay at Tidal River in the peak period for up to eight people on an unpowered camping site will cost $59.20. Before July 1, the fee was $37.10 per night for two adults and two children. Mr Marshall said the introduction of a consistent fee structure would help cover costs – about $17.8 million each year – to keep Victoria’s campsites well maintained and safe. “The previous funding model had been insufficient,” he said. “There are 680 campgrounds in Victoria’s parks and reserves, costing significant public funds to maintain and operate each year, and these costs need to be recovered. “The new system provides affordable, convenient and certain site

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Le Serve in Bass race BASS Coast Shire Council’s Cr Clare Le Serve says it’s time for a change. She is now an Independent candidate for Bass and running a campaign called “Voice for Bass”. She said she is sick and tired of the people of Bass electorate being taken for granted. “We can’t keep taking from people,” Cr Le Serve said. “We have to give everyone a fair go.” She said there are a number of issues of great importance to her. “I am totally opposed to the establishment of a major container port at Hastings. The experts I speak to tell me no amount of ‘environmental safeguards’ will provide adequate enough protection for the highly sensitive ecosystem in Westernport. Our wonderful beaches, wetlands and tourism industry will be under threat if a large scale port development is allowed to proceed,” the local advocate said.

“Secondly, the hospital at Wonthaggi should be upgraded to sub-regional status to ensure it is funded to a level that can properly service this entire region. The population growth throughout the area has been extraordinary in recent years, and combined with it being one of Victoria’s prime holiday destinations, we deserve health facilities that can service the entire community. “Finally, I would want the people of the Bass electorate to be properly consulted on all major decisions which impact on our communities. We have a wonderful way of life down here, and the ‘jackboot’ approach of central governments does not work. Whether it is the imposition of the desalination plant or the building of a major container port on in Westernport, it’s time the views of local people were taken into account before these decisions were set in stone.” Cr Le Serve will focus on health, education and road infrastructure.

PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 16 July 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 15/07) Wed, 23 July 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 23 July – 2.00pm 2014/2015 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN Applications from South Gippsland community, cultural and sporting organisations will be accepted under these categories: ? Minor Projects and Equipment (Max $5,000) ? Celebrations, Festivals and Events (Max $5,000) ? Planning Development Studies (Max $10,000) ? Major Events (Max $5,000) ? Major Projects (Max $10,000) ? Small Emergency Grants (Max $5,000)* (*Applications to the Small Emergency Grants program will be assessed on a monthly basis.) You may choose to apply for Round 1 which closes on 30 August 2014, or Round 2 which closes 31 March 2015. Application forms and Guidelines are available from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or can be forwarded upon request. Potential applicants are encouraged to make appointments to discuss and develop their project application. For enquiries and /or bookings, contact Penni on 5662 9378 or penni.ellicott@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. TENDER SGC15/12 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAIL VARIOUS LOCATIONS Council invites submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the above tender. Tender submissions close 2 pm Tues 29 July 2014.Tender documentation is available on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or from 5662 9254. HARD WASTE COLLECTION BOOKINGS NOW OPEN Bookings can once again be made during July and August for Council's residential hard waste collection service. All SG residential properties are eligible, including those in rural areas (Commercial & industrial properties are not eligible).This year's fee is $86 per property. A reduced rate of $29 applies for pension card holders. To book, registration forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, paid by credit card or cheque and sent to Council, or the form and payment can be completed at Council Reception. Enquiries: 5662 9200. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Korumburra Sth/Kardella Sth/Outtrim/Foster/Boolarong Major Culvert Repairs: Bartons Rd, Buffalo & Mt Lyall Rd, Nyora 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

“Access from the roads is vital,” the candidate said. “We talk about the value of tourism but our roads are a disgrace. This is about making the public count.” Protecting the area’s food producing industries is also a critical concern for Cr Le Serve. She is an advocate for the farming community and believes they need to be better supported. She has come from a farming background in Bass and her children and grandchildren have grown up locally. Her goal is to ensure local businesses stay afloat. “We need to be clear about the environmental impact of coal seam gas

on farming communities and I encourage the government to continue the moratorium,” the former mayor said. “New Zealand milk industries won’t even pick up milk if gas mining is on the property and I want to explore that data.” She hopes to spark interest from the public and get them talking with her in a style she refers to as the “kitchen table” conversation. “I’m willing to speak with locals about their concerns and I’m quite happy to move around the community,” she said. Cr Le Serve is also preparing a campaign committee. “It’s (the campaign) not going to be easy but

it’s a chance for the community to have a choice,” she said. “The odds are 100 to one, but 100 to one can still win.” Cr Le Serve has been heartened by the community and the opportunity to make a change. “I welcome the opportunity to be approached and to stand up for the community,” she said. “Win or lose, the community’s opinions will be voiced.”

Independent seat: Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Clare Le Serve is striving to make the communities’ voices heard.

POLICE BRIEFS limits when school starts again on Monday.

Car fire A FIRE ignited under a car bonnet on the South Gippsland Highway last week. The car was approaching Korumburra when the driver noticed the vehicle had lost power and stalled. The fire started when the driver attempted to start the car again. The driver escaped safely and the CFA attended to extinguish the fire. There was no damage to any other property and no one was injured.

Drugs found POLICE located drugs including cannabis and ecstasy in three separate home searches in Leongatha on Thursday. The drugs were found with the assistance of drug sniffer dogs. Three male offenders – aged 22, 28 and 20 – were processed by police in relation to possession of drugs.

Drug scheme discovered A POLICE search of a suspicious car last week revealed substances believed to be drugs, possibly ice or methamphetamine. A night shift police patrol in Wonthaggi spotted the car at 12.30am on Tuesday (July 1) and intercepted it in Vicars Avenue. Along with scales and weights, further bags of drugs, a bottle of clear liquid believed to be GHB and a large sum of cash totalling $16,000 was also found. A 28 year old Wonthaggi man was remanded in custody to Latrobe Court on the same day. He will face several charges including trafficking and possessing drugs of dependence and possessing proceeds of crime.

There will be a police operation running next week enforcing road rules in and around school zones. Please remember to look out for school children and obey all school zone speed limits.

Window smashed Keep watch: this bird bath was stolen from South Dudley in the past month.

Missing bird bath A DISTINCTIVE bird bath was stolen from South Dudley on June 16. It is valued at $200 and was taken from Carl Street. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this bath is requested to contact Senior Constable Bowman at Wonthaggi Police station.

Fuel tank damaged AN offender removed the fuel tank from a white Holden sedan in Korumburra recently. The car had been taken into Burra Car and 4x4 and left in the rear storage yard between June 27 and June 30. Police said the offender jumped the fence, cut the fuel lines and wiring and removed the tank. However, the fuel tank was left behind after the offender left the site. The cost to have the tank refitted is $500.

School speed zones back DRIVERS are reminded to return to the school zone speed

POLICE are appealing for any information in relation to a broken window to the Langford-Jones display home on White Road, Wonthaggi. The crime occurred between 11am and 12pm on June 28. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Neubauer at Wonthaggi Police station on 5671 4100.

Vandals strike

section of Hawkins Street and Jumbunna Road. The car rolled before hitting the power pole. He received minor injuries and was taken to Korumburra Hospital by ambulance. Police enquiries are underway.

Speeding watched LEONGATHA Police detected more speeding offences than normal in the past week. Several penalty notices were issued to drivers. Police remind the public an operation targeting speeding, particularly in 100 km/h zones, is about to commence. This is in response to an increase in the number of fatality and serious injury collisions in the area.

Lost property A SIEMENS brand hearing aid was re-

cently handed in to the Leongatha Police. It was found at the Leongatha Railway Station on May 28. It can be claimed at the Leongatha Police station

Hours reduced LEONGATHA Police’s JP service has been reduced to 10am to 1pm every Monday. After a couple of slightly busier weeks, the numbers of people using the service has again dropped. Police and JPs understand people requiring certifications and other signatures won’t always be able to make it in these hours, but this is the only time the station is guaranteed to be open. The service will be reviewed again at a later time but patronage will need to increase if it is to continue.

NUMEROUS tags were spray painted at Inverloch last week. The Bunurong Environment Centre and skate park toilets at the Inverloch Hub in Riley Street were targeted. The vandals used red and black spray paint. The graffiti was discovered on Friday and occurred during Thursday night. Inverloch Police would like to hear from any witness who may be able to help.

Car crash in Korumburra A KORUMBURRA driver hit a power pole on Friday night after he was asked to leave the Middle Hotel after causing a disturbance. Police believe he was affected by alcohol when he decided to drive his car and crashed at the inter-

Missing caravan: police believe the stolen caravan from Haglethorn Street, Wonthaggi, is similar to this one pictured.

Caravan still missing WONTHAGGI Police are investigating the theft of a caravan in March. Between 7am on Saturday, March 15, and 7am on Monday, March 17, a caravan was stolen from a factory on Haglethorn Street, Wonthaggi. The caravan is a 2007, 23 foot Jayco Sterling and is white with red pinstripes, valued at approximately $35,000. Anyone with information is asked contact Wonthaggi Police.

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Kids face funding wait By Brad Lester FEDERAL funding may be available for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre but not until July 1, 2015.

A day’s work: Kath Dell at Gardiner Electronics in Leongatha looks forward to greater work efficiencies once the NBN reaches the town.

NBN wins and waits

By Stuart Biggins

MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has welcomed news that more and more South Gippsland communities now have access to the NBN fixed wireless service. That means vastly improved internet services with fast downloads and enviable data speeds. But not everyone is satisfied with the current availability of internet services. More than 3500 Australian farms, homes and businesses across 31 rural and regional communities can now switch on the National Broadband Network (NBN) after 18 new fixed wireless installations went live across the country. “This is a really good news story and the fixed wireless connections here and elsewhere represent a nearly fourfold increase in access nationwide over the past 12 months to 106,000 homes, farms and businesses,” Mr Broadbent said. “I think we’re going to see some major changes in rural Australia on the back of these developments, particularly as the information superhighway gets deeper into the bush. “There’s no doubt the world is getting smaller through the kinds of communication technologies we have access to. “Hopefully, with access to better and better internet, we can attract more business to rural areas and generate the jobs that go with them.” From June 23 hundreds of households in areas surrounding Foster, such as Welshpool, Fish Creek, Toora, Foster North, Archies Creek and Yanakie can connect to the NBN using speedy fixed wireless technology and gain access to a wide array of devices from laptops and tablets to mobile phones. This connectivity gives farmers the opportunity to work more efficiently with suppliers and build their businesses effectively without leaving home. NBN Co spokesperson Tony Gibbs said the fixed

wireless service brings better broadband to the bush. “For decades, rural and regional Australia has been left behind when it comes to telecommunications,” he said. “The fixed wireless service is designed to provide access to internet speeds and bandwidth that many in the big cities currently take for granted. “The NBN also means you can get the whole family online at once, opening up opportunities for local farms, businesses and the wider region to participate in the digital age. “Fast broadband can help deliver improved access to health, education and entertainment over high quality video links.” Meanwhile the wait drags on for many. Andrew Debenham, a resident of Sewells Road, Koonwarra is one of the many who still live outside the reach of the NBN and whose experience is common in areas south and north of Leongatha. “We desperately need an upgraded internet service,” he said. Forced to use Telstra’s wireless internet service, Mr Debenham described his current residential service as “faint, slow and very expensive.” Like others similarly affected by a lack of adequate internet services, Mr Debenham said he looks forward to the NBN bringing “consistency, speed and cost effectiveness for both business and personal use.” Luciano Anastasi, owner of Leading Edge Computers in Leongatha, said people in areas deemed ‘isolated’ such as those areas outside

Leongatha should be able to connect to the internet under the Australian Broadband Guarantee via satellite - but the satellite has reached capacity. Until two new satellites, Australian owned, are launched within the next 12 months, consumers still isolated from internet services will continue to live with limited options. Even once the NBN is fully built, satellite will always be the only option for people living in black spots where the NBN will not reach. Mr Anastasi is circumspect about what the NBN will mean for areas where existing services in townships like Leongatha are already good. “It will depend on the cost,” he said. Mr Anastasi said the Federal Government’s NBN “will be running on copper wires invented by Alexander Graham Bell 150 years ago. “We haven’t modernised the infrastructure from the premises to the exchange,” he said. Kath Dell of Gardner Electronics in Leongatha said higher speeds would make a difference. “We would get more done in a work day,” she said. Over the past 12 months there has been a sevenfold increase in the number of families and businesses using the NBN, rising from 1870 premises a year ago to 16,000 premises today. Residents are encouraged to visit www.nbnco. com.au/rollout/rollout-map to find out if their premises are included in the coverage footprint.

Power con LEONGATHA residents are urged to stay alert. SP AusNet is warning residents to demand photo identification from vegetation crews claiming to be representing SP AusNet before allowing them to clear vegetation from powerlines connected to their home. Last week in Leongatha, residents reported a group of men knocking on doors asking to cut trees away from powerlines on behalf of SP AusNet. SP AusNet representatives and contractors all carry photo identification cards and are licenced to work in areas dangerously close to powerlines.

That was the upshot of a visit by South Gippsland Shire Council to Canberra recently. The delegation of deputy mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and CEO Tim Tamlin met government representatives while in the national capital to attend the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly. “All that was said was there would be an avenue of funding,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks told council recently, adding the funding may not be available until the middle of next year. The centre – a priority project for council - will provide child care, kindergarten, out of school hours care, maternal and childhood services and specialist children’s services. The project is currently valued at $5.2 million. Council has committed to contributing $2.045 million plus the land on which the centre will be built at 19a Mair Crescent. The Korumburra community (kinder and child care centre) has committed $100,000. Council is seeking a total of $3.105 million in government funding: about $1.6 million each from the Federal and State governments. A glossy new brochure has been produced by council to give to MPs and other officials in a bid to garnish support for funding. That brochure states: “There are currently waiting lists for child care in Korumburra with some parents needing to travel over 14 kilometres to access an alternative service. “The Korumburra kindergarten is operating at full

capacity with waiting lists. Universal Access reforms (15 hours of kinder a week for four year olds) will result in further pressures due to ageing infrastructure being unable to respond to new regulations.” The 120 place centre is designed to meet the needs of the growing Korumburra, Poowong, Bena, Jumbunna, Loch and Nyora areas. The project is tender ready for construction. Construction will take about 15 months; the brochure said if building started in November this year, the service would be operational by February 2016.

Professional request: the new brochure produced by South Gippsland Shire Council promoting the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre as a priority project to MPs and others.

Parks take-over is right move: council By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council aims to improve the standard of the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks, and create opportunities to raise revenue. Council has taken over management of the parks and appointed staff. Accommodation will be improved and safety issues will be addressed, with buried electricity cables removed and the firefighting system at Yanakie enhanced. Council’s property manager Chris Van Der Ark said park revenue would cover operating costs, and “not affect the rate base at all”. “That is all based on projected income and if

we do not receive that income, we will hold back on capital works,” she said. Council will also spend a total of $364,000 on capital works at the parks. “Council had no choice but to take back management of the caravan parks in order to address the risk before council determines whether to put them out for lease at some stage in the future,” Ms Van Der Ark said. “It will take as many as five years to get all these things addressed to bring the caravan parks up to a standard that they will be attractive to rent. “If people are buying a house that needs renovating, it is going to need money spent before it is put out for lease again.” Some vans at the Long Jetty Caravan Park have

illegal carports and verandahs, Ms Van Der Ark said. Council will open up more accommodation for visitors to meet demand from passing or short term trade, and Ms Van Der Ark said that would result in more revenue for council. “In five years’ time our communities will see big changes in the parks. We will reduce annual patronage but that will reduce our risk and open sites up to visitors,” she said. Council will spend $180,000 at Yanakie Caravan Pak, including $25,000 on a solar hot water service, $60,000 on firefighting and $30,000 on upgrading the shop. A further $184,000 will be spent on capital works at the Long Jetty Caravan Park, including

a new ride-on mower, $78,000 for electrical upgrades to address buried cables, $25,000 on refurbishing the outdoor cinema. A further $30,000 will be spent at each park upgrading outdoor play equipment. “We are looking at power and plumbing, and some of the compliance issues first,” Ms Van Der Ark said. Council took over the parks to meet new guidelines for caravan parks on Crown land that governed such matters as the type of accommodation for parks and how long people can stay there for. “At some point the State Government would have asked council to do this. We are doing it ourselves and addressing the non-compliance issues,” she said.

Potholes wreck more cars By Tayla Kershaw DRIVERS are frustrated with the condition on the Bass Coast Highway near Kilcunda. Police are yet to receive any reports of the large pothole causing serious accidents but it has caused plenty of damage. Described by motorists as a “crater”, the pothole has kept the RACV busy. Inverloch’s Kerrie Beauglehall was travelling along the highway at 6pm on Sunday night when she hit the pothole, causing $1100 worth of damage. Whilst getting her tyre and rim replaced, Ms Beauglehall heard another woman suffered the same damage two hours later from hitting the pothole. “There are probably countless cases but no one wants to hear about it,” she said. “We’re the ones who have to pay the bill.”

On top of her damage costs, Ms Beauglehall has to pay in excess of $620 for insurance. “I would hope VicRoads would be liable,” she said. “So many people are getting caught and it causes so much damage and inconvenience. We pay our registration, our rates and for our licence. What will it take to make them listen?” Ms Beauglehall said VicRoads should fix the pothole properly. “It could have been worse, which is sad,” she said. “It could have been someone like a learner driver and a bigger accident may have happened.” Potholes have begun to emerge in the highway between Inverloch and Leongatha, and also the new overtaking lane still under construction on the Strzelecki Highway at Mirboo North. These issues come after potholes damaged three cars on the South Gippsland Highway at Bena last week.

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MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College will be launching its annual Walkathon on Friday, July 18 at 11.30am. The walkathon will be held on the anniversary of Mary MacKillop’s death, Friday, August 8. All money raised is given away to charities and this year, $15,000 has been allocated to seven different organisations. The beneficiaries this year are the school for poor Tribal Christians in Alikadam, Bangladesh, Gumaca West Central School in The Philippines, the One Girl charity, Righteous Pups Australia, the Otika Organisation in Peru, The MacKillop Foundation and The Trinity (Bishop’s Family) Foundation. At the launch, the school hopes to have someone attend from all of these organisations to give a brief talk on how the money will help.

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MELISSA Street “absolutely loved” her first coffee in a month on July 1. The Inverloch mother went without coffee for June to raise $1208 for SIDS and Kids’ Dare to Care fundraising event. Donations can continue to be made at her website,

THE Inverloch Red Cross Shop is looking for any unwanted Women’s Weekly cookbooks in good conditions and 1950s Australian kitchen kitsch. The items will be used to create an eye catching centenary window display for the shop during August, and will be resold to raise money for the everyday work of Red Cross. To participate in Red Cross’ Big Cake Bake to raise funds for Red Cross, register to receive an information booklet, donation box, posters and more. All donations raised from Big Cake Bake will support the everyday work of Red Cross, including programs and services to help some of the most vulnerable people in Australia and further afield. For more information about the Red Cross Big Cake Bake go online to bigcakebake.org.au, email bigcakebake@redcross.

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FORMER Meeniyan pharmacist Bob Bloch celebrated his 90th birthday with a joy flight in a Nanchang CJ-6A Warbird plane at Tooradin recently, followed by a lunch and birthday cake with a group of friends. BASS Coast Artists’ Society president Colin Billington, of Inverloch, will not seek re-election as president at the society’s annual meeting in September, after three years in the role. The society has enjoyed the company of many new members in recent times, and continues to hold workshops and gatherings at its base at the Goods Shed, Wonthaggi.

org.au, call 1800 652 635 or join the Big Cake Bake online community at facebook.com/BigCakeBake. PARENTS and friends of Wonthaggi Primary School have teamed up with Connell’s Bakery for the Annual Pie Drive. The more orders the school receives from parents, friends, neighbours and work mates, the more funds will be raised for the school to provide a covered eating area for the children to have lunch under. Orders are due back to the school by July 21. Delivery will be at 3pm on July 24. Orders will be delivered to classrooms for parents to pick up. Extra order forms are available at the school office. A NEW mobile app launched by beyondblue will make it easier for young people to have conversations with friends who they are concerned may be experiencing depression or anxiety. The free Check-in App, which can be downloaded from the App Store on iTunes or the Google Play store, lets young people choose options to construct a unique, step-by-step plan for approaching a friend they are worried about. The app provides a range of things young people can say to their friend, and where and when they can say it, along with tips from other young people who’ve reached out to a friend. Users are also able to review how their planned conversation went, set reminders to follow up with their friend, and access ideas about what to do next, particularly if things didn’t go well. For more about App Aid, visit www.vodafone. com.au/aboutvodafone/ vodafoneaustraliafoundation/appaid.

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Looking back: author Dr Liz Rushen (right) chats with Jan Bull of Foster’s Little Bookshop.

Author enthrals MORE than 40 people turned up on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28 to participate in a conversation with well known local author Dr Liz Rushen at Foster. After filling everyone’s cold hands with a cuppa and the makings of a Devonshire tea the group settled to listen and talk at South Gippsland Hospital’s Community Health Centre. The conversation was

begun and directed by Jan Bull, owner of Foster’s Little Bookshop and it wasn’t too long before the audience were chiming in with questions and comments. For some years Dr Rushen has been writing about the pioneer women who came to Australia in the mid 1800s. The majority of these women came alone with all their worldly possessions in one trunk. These were strong, re-

silient women who became the wives and mothers who helped shape and build this country. The focus of the questions from the audience was on these strong women and what research Liz was able to do over the years to trace them and their descendants. Dr Rushen has just released her fifth book on this subject Colonial Duchesses and it, with all her books is available at Foster’s Little Bookshop.

Website seeks you IF YOU provide sustainability related services or run your business sustainably in Gippsland, then list your business on the Sustainability Gippsland website. Whether it’s building or energy information you seek, or how to grow vegies or have chickens in your back yard, www. sustainabilitygippsland.com is the ‘go-to’ place resource hub for anyone seeking information, advice and leads on all matters sustainable. It’s been engaging and supporting individuals, community groups, local government and organisations to coordinate

and promote activity in the sustainability sector since its official launch in November last year, and has already attracted more than 4000 hits and 400 members. With the business section of the website now being developed, South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability officer Heidi Hamm is keen to see South Gippsland businesses take advantage of this marketing opportunity to be listed in its directory. “Sustainable lifestyles are rapidly becoming mainstream and people are wanting to implement energy saving and earth friendly practices in their homes and workspace,” she said. “So the next step is to find out who can help them locally and that’s where

your listing on this site can attract new clients to your business.” Fill in this quick survey https://www. s u r v e y m o n k e y. c o m / s/5GWBSMF in order to get direct access to Gippslanders who are interested in sustainability. The basic details you provide through the survey will be added to Sustainability Gippsland for free. Sustainability Gippsland is a partnership project between the Gippsland Climate Change Network and the six Gippsland councils. It has been funded through the State Government’s Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI).

Jessica inspires A TEENAGER who left school early has turned her life around, winning Community College Gippsland’s (CCG) Student of the Year award for the Leongatha campus. Jessica James successfully completed a Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA) at CCG and has now gone on to study a Diploma in Nursing at Chisholm Institute of TAFE at Berwick. CCG acting CEO Sue Geals said Jessica was an outstanding role model. “She demonstrates what young people can achieve when they are given support and encouragement in an adult learning environment,” she said. “Jess set her mind to study and excelled despite facing a number of personal

Top notch: Jessica James is Community College Gippsland’s Student of the Year for the Leongatha campus. challenges during her course. Jess exemplifies what CCG encourage in our students - to lead by good example, to mentor others, and to complete a high quality of

work. “ Jessica said she was surprised and proud to receive the award. “When I left secondary school without finishing Year 12, people told me I wouldn’t be able to get into nursing. CCG opened the door for me to study in a mature environment and gave me the support to complete my CGEA as an equivalent to Year 12,” she said. “I am now achieving distinctions in my nursing study at TAFE and my goal is to complete this course and then apply for a university bachelor degree in nursing.” Jess said her advice to other young people who had left school early or were struggling to stay in a mainstream school was not to lose hope. “There are other options to train or study and you can achieve your dream. Not everybody fits in the same square,” she said.

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Shipwreck may be exposed A SHIPWRECK may be visible at Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surf beach from July 14-17. Very low tides are forecast for July 14-17 and if conditions are right, sand could be removed from the wreck of the Amazon.

Marion Chapman of Inverloch is predicting 6am-8.45am will be the best times for people to view a piece of Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime past. The wreck was exposed recently, and beach-goers saw ropes and remnants of the hull.

According to Ms Chapman, the Amazon was a 363 ton four masted barque, built in 1839 at the Channel Isle of Jersey. The boat operated as an international trader. Skippered by Captain Ogier, she left Melbourne for Mauritius on December 12, 1863. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the night a southerly gale developed rapidly and worsened. The ship was driven eastwards and as there seemed little chance of saving her the master ran her ashore,â&#x20AC;? Ms Chapman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the seas destroyed everything on deck there was no loss of life. Two weeks later the government steamer Victoria picked up the crew who had been camping on the beach. The cargo of salted beef was salvaged by Captain Richard Leggett in the cutter Ben Bolt.

Above, Glory days: the barque, the Amazon, was bound for Mauritius when she was driven ashore at Inverloch during strong winds. Left, Historical icon: the remains of the Amazon at Inverloch surf beach recently.

Toot, toot Train campaign grows By Helen Bowering WHERE there is rail there is growth maintains South West Gippsland Transport Group member Max Semken. The Leongatha man is upping the ante for better public transport for the local region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires want something better. We have been treated like third rate citizens for too long and we want and need better public transport in the short term with bus services increased and plans for a return of the rail to South Gippsland,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We desperately need increased bus services in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, that is in the short term but in the long term we want to see trains returned to Leongatha.â&#x20AC;? Mr Semken has been campaigning for years to see trains returned to South Gippsland and it seems his campaign is growing, with

other towns jumping on board to see trains on the tracks, including Mildura and Cobram. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have met with Country Alliance Party members in Melbourne and that proved very positive,â&#x20AC;? Mr Semken said. The party has called for an urgent halt to roadworks affecting country rail services until after Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state election. Party secretary Darren Cooper said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to see Coalition Government support rural communities instead of selling state assets for short term gain or dismantling what they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell so nobody can use it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government needs to engage with country Victoria to improve railway services to help move freight, people, many of whom are elderly or disabled and to connect our major centres and international markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the very least, the National Party needs to get in on this issue, otherwise we will take the running on it.â&#x20AC;? Mr Semken said support is growing around Victoria for improved public transport

and he has a meeting planned with train lobbyist Chris Cantlon,18, from Melbourne who has family ties with Foster. Mr Cantlon is calling for rail services to be returned to South Gippsland and initiated an online petition in February. He was concerned GippslandLocalGovernment Network did not push for rail services. Mr Cantlon maintained a fast and frequent commute as far as Leongatha by the next decade was justifiable and feasible, especially with the patronage, deteriorating condition of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads, travel time to Melbourne and the price of oil dramatically increasing. But in the short term he echoes Mr Semkenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push for more bus services â&#x20AC;&#x153;before the railway line is reopenedâ&#x20AC;?. Mr Cantlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s petition can be viewed at: www. change.org/en-AU/petitions/ return-of-the-leongatha-tomelbourne-passenger-trainson-the-south-gippsland-railcorridor Mr Semken said

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show the rate of growth in Melbourne was larger than any other capital city, with numbers swelling by 95,500, or 2.2 per cent, on the previous year. Melbourne has been growing faster than Sydney over the past decade, according to the ABS, and is set to become Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most populous city in 2053, with eight million people. Greater Melbourne accounted for 76 per cent of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, with regional Victoria experiencing just a 0.8 per cent increase. Mr Semken said huge growth is being experienced in the Greater Melbourne region and the towns of Pakenham, Warragul and Drouin, and he believed South Gippsland was being held back by the lack of rail services and poor public transport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drouin was once the size of Leongatha and now the population of Drouin is 14,000 and Warragul has blown out to 17,000 and that is because these two towns

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have rail,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no doubt about it development in South Gippsland is being held back due to poor public transport and in particular no rail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we want is a new electric rail network to handle passengers and freight and the sooner the better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the meantime we are looking for three new bus stations and new bus services into Pakenham, Cranbourne and Dandenong and that would enable people to commute by public transport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to grow and we want to see jobs created for our young people in the country, and for this to happen we need a rail network.â&#x20AC;?

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OPINIONS

MADS folds

IT IS with regret that I advise that Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS) has had to be wound up due to lack of support. I understand all of the local theatre groups are going through much the same difficulties but ours being the smallest and most recently established, with a smaller supporting circle, has been unable to continue to present productions with even small casts. We were however, fortunate to have had five really good years, when our training theatre was able to present good shows with casts that included many younger actors who have gone on to be cast by other larger companies and some

who have gone on to study theatre arts at university. As a result of our initial successes, we have been able to distribute the funds raised by these shows to organisations that will benefit the local community. Such organisations include the CFA, the Meeniyan Hall, the RSL Men’s Shed, the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve and the MADS Art Group. Props and costumes developed or collected over the years have also been distributed to SCOPE, local schools and other theatre groups where, I am sure that they will be put to good use. Pat Hendry, ex-president, MADS Inc.

Letters to the Editor

Is study needed?

IN SUPPORT of others questioning the advisability of South Gippsland Shire Council’s $119,000 “initiative” to investigate a site for a new council office my points are: 1. Is there any need for new offices. How about reducing staff numbers instead? 2. Has the community been consulted? 3. As suggested, why not decentralise staff and services to other towns where under utilised buildings could be used. 4. Would there be any interested prospective purchasers of the “old” shire buildings? 5. Would the $119,000 be spent and stay within our shire or must it go to outside contractors? This money - $119,000 - may not be the biggest item of the budget but unless these points are addressed I can’t see the value to ratepayers. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Council’s responsibility

Here you go: from left, MADS vice president Tara Hendry and treasurer Tarnya Wilson give a donation to Meeniyan Recreation Reserve secretary Fay Sinclair and president Alan Goldsmith.

E D I T O R I A L Cheap trip just got expensive PEOPLE the world over come to Australia for the chance to be free. They come to enjoy a life in a big open country and one of the ways people like to experience the outdoors is by camping. Until July 1, some Parks Victoria campsites were free, but now some sites require one to book and pay in advance. The Star this week reports that one night at Bear Gully campground at Walkerville South will cost $37.80 for up to six people and one vehicle. Meanwhile a night at an unpowered site at Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory National Park will cost $59.20 during the peak period, up from $37.10. While that’s still cheaper than hiring a cabin at a caravan park, visitors are bringing their tent and other gear, and would generally have fewer services at hand. Free camping grounds do cost the taxpayer in maintenance expenses, but isn’t $37.80 for a just camp site and toilet – as offered at Bear Gully - a little too expensive? Whether or not the fees will encourage more visitors to stay in serviced accommodation remains to be seen, but there’s a fair chance the more budget conscious traveller would be less likely to stop at places such as Bear Gully. There is the advantage that travellers will have to book a campsite in advance and that guarantees visitors a camping spot. But this will require greater enforcement and raises the question of whether that effort will consume the additional fees raised. It is fair to charge for a night away but the value for money is questionable.

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

BASS Coast Shire Council is moving to recognise, in its planning scheme, new designations of land subject to inundation. Proposed Amendment C82 will apply to land “affected by riverine flooding, or coastal inundation.” Essentially, it’s in recognition of gradual sea-level rise. According to maps available, coastal inundation looks, under certain conditions, to be quite possible in Newhaven and the Waterline district. Inverloch’s town area along the inlet is also flagged. Concerted high and king tides, with storm surge, might flood this latter coastal LSIO area I’m talking about. I think we should not expect council to play Moses, and hold back the waves along much of the inlet. But we can expect council to prepare against torrential rainfall, inc. uphill from the Inverloch LSIO area northwards from The Esplanade, draining into that zone like it’s a mini-catchment. Such an event is more likely than sea-invasion anyway, and we do have some experience of this. Now we formally know where a future flash-flood will go, what is council doing in anticipation? The work done in A’Beckett Street and now east of its junction with William Street/

Boulevard since the deluge a few years back is clearly designed to prevent a repeat event. Back then, we in south Bay Street. copped the overflow. We had water up to the doorstep. Next time? Proposed changes to the planning scheme include “strategies... for an appropriate response to environmental hazards... identified in the LSIO.” The LSIO information brochure declares, under ‘Implications’: “…The information may also be used to help council and other agencies plan and prioritise emergency management and drainage management plans” (my emphasis). There is only one word to question here: replace ‘may’ with ’will’. When the C82 Amendment is officially in place, council will have a new obligation in Inverloch, at least: comprehensive reassessment of all drainage in the area 100m west and north of the LSIO zone between Bay Street and Pymble Avenue (and maybe to Cuttriss Street). Where necessary, this should include on-site inspection and testing. Where drainage currently installed is found to be inadequate to handle a flood predicted one in 50 years (or whatever is the benchmark for Inverloch under climate change adaptation measures), a drainage works program should be rolled out to do for residents what was done for A’Beckett Street traders. Like them, residents built, bought or leased here in good faith, aware of the best information at the time. And we pay our rates too; to rise 6.9 per cent, well above the state average. The declaration of a C82 Amendment just underlines council’s recognition of improved understanding. What matters is what is done with that knowledge. If Mayor Rankine means what he says, that the “focus of the [2014-15] budget [is] renewal of our existing infrastructure”, including “the development of a 10-year capital works program”, the council should join the dots and act as above. Ken Blackman, Inverloch.

Weight watch AS A clinical psychology PhD student at the Australian National University, I am seeking

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to research and ultimately aid in the treatment of Australian women with eating and weight problems. Increasing attention has been given to Australia’s rising obesity rates. One in two individuals were overweight or obese according the Victorian Government’s 2010 health statistics. This conflict is of particular relevance to rural and remote areas of Australia, where overweight/obesity rates are the highest. Within Victoria in 2008, 53.8 per cent of adults living in rural areas were overweight or obese compared to their urban counterparts at 46.8 per cent. Reasons identified for this disparity include higher costs, and limited availability of healthy foods, and perhaps against the grain of common understanding, data indicates that rural persons lead more sedentary lifestyles. The health risks surrounding such statistics are well understood by health professionals, given obesity is a major risk factor in chronic illness including kidney disease, Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, recent research has revealed a different perspective that has largely gone un-noticed: the psychological and emotional impact of being overweight. Therefore I believe the paradox is this: the Australian lifestyle is increasingly leading to weight gain, whilst women are living in a culture that idolises thinness. Few Australian women have escaped the media attention and pressure to conform to the ‘thin ideal’. The end result of this is women who, under media influence, feel they should fit that size 8-10 swimsuit whilst our lifestyle, and indeed likely our genetics, guarantee failure. It is clear the tension such a paradox could cause in women’s lives. But how do women resolve this tension? What role does this paradox have to play in whether eating behaviours are impacting negatively on psychological quality of life? As part of my PhD I seek to further our understanding of what role ‘body image’ has in regard to women’s eating habits and what impact this has on a

woman’s quality of life. I am interested in Australian women’s opinions on their eating and body image, regardless of if they personally identify with overeating or not. I’d like to ask interested women to take part in an approximately 30 minute survey that is voluntary and anonymous, and participants will be provided with the opportunity to win of one of three $100 gift vouchers to either Amazon, iTunes or Myer. Most importantly, your contribution will help increase understanding around how to address the challenges that women face. If interested, go to the following link http:// bit.ly/1agLN4J or contact me directly on overeatingstudy@ gmail.com. Carmel Harrison, psychologist /clinical PhD candidate, The Australian National University.

Roads to rock and roll ABOUT the Napthine Government’s big ads peddling big new road projects, how can we trust you when you’ve done so little to maintain existing roads in regions? An ex highway patrol officer says Holden needed a rough road test track but never built it because the road to Wonthaggi was always rough enough to more than meet roughness criteria. Any credibility with public transport proposals is shot to pieces as soon as you use trains; again, no track maintenance, as wild as a Lunar Park ride. How can you be trusted? Bernie McComb, Cowes.

Fuss over nothing REGARDING the lack of paper in the public toilets at Koonwarra, the toilets at Koonwarra seem to have been vandalised from the start. Is it really such a hassle to put some tissues, or even toilet paper in your pocket ,when you are walking or riding, just in case? Surely this is the most frivolous complaint I have heard in a long time. Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.

VOXPOP! VOX

One hundred years on, why is Red Cross still relevant?

“I’ve been with Tarwin Lower Red Cross on and off for 20 years. Everybody gets together and we do all the jobs that have to be done.” Joyce Robertson, Tarwin Lower.

“I think it’s very relevant where we still have floods and fires and emergencies. We need the volunteers to go and assist the victims of those circumstances.” Doug Grigg, Venus Bay.

“It brings people together which is great and it’s the spirit of caring.” Debbie Birkett, Tarwin Lower.

“There is always a need for Red Cross. It’s compassion, it’s caring and just being aware and contributing to humanity. The fellowship is terrific.” Sue Flere, Venus Bay.

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Jetty restoration vital MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent said he would “go for broke” to secure the $5 million required to finally restore the historic Port Welshpool Long Jetty. “I have made formal requests to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss and Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the money to complete this most important of regional projects,” he said. “For South Gippsland and the electorate of McMillan, I believe this could be a real game changer. “It’s such a rare thing to have consensus from all tiers of government on the importance of funding for a single project, but the Port Welshpool Long Jetty is massively important to this region, not only as a tourist attraction and launching pad for other developments, but as a leveraging tool for better roads and other infrastructure funding. “If we can secure this extra funding we can give this beautiful coastal town the status it deserves as a major player in the Victorian tourist industry. “I believe a restored Port Welshpool Long Jetty would be a key employer in the region, not just during the construction phase but for the years to come.” Mr Broadbent said Busselton jetty - the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere – was a major tourist attraction in Western Australia, and something that could be emulated in Port Welshpool. “With an underwater observatory, the Busselton jetty allows visitors to descend eight metres and view an amazing array of ocean life. There is no reason we couldn’t do

something similar at Port Welshpool,” he said. “A restored jetty would also give recreational anglers, particularly those with disabilities, a place to fish.” Mr Broadbent said the Long Jetty had played an important part in the development of South Gippsland, not to mention the nation’s defence. Built during the Depression as a project to provide work for the unemployed, it served as a base for minesweepers during World War Two. In the 1970s the jetty had a role in the development of Esso’s Bass Strait oil field and more recently provided a link with Tasmania. South Gippsland Shire Council manager customer relations Christian Stefani was pleased to hear of Mr Broadbent’s efforts. “Unfortunately, council has not been able to progress the project any further until a funding commitment is secured at a federal level to support the existing commitment from council and the State Government,” he said. “Council, along with the State Government through Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and Regional Development Victoria, is still advocating to Federal Government for a funding contribution to reopen the Port Welshpool Long Jetty.” Mr Stefani said the project was one of council’s identified ‘priority projects’ and welcomed any support from Mr Broadbent in attracting the funding required. “Council will continue to liaise with Gippsland Ports, RDV, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent to achieve the best outcomes for the Corner Inlet Tourism Development Project and South Gippsland,” he said.

Nearing completion: Rob Knight, Great Southern Rail Trail committee member Catherine McGlead and Heinz Haselroither test the trail at Fish Creek. The committee of management is thrilled the Black Spur section may be funded in the near future.

Black Spur funding chase By Sarah Vella THE missing Black Spur section of the Great Southern Rail Trail is seen by many as the number one priority in the development of the trail. Approval to apply for State Government funding to complete this section was received by the South Gippsland Shire Council recently. This portion of the project is expected to cost around $1 million. Council will apply to the State Government for $500,000. Council’s community strengthening manager Ned Dennis said the outcome of the funding application would determine if the project can go ahead. “Council put in a proposal regarding the viability of the project and we have now been invited to put forward a full formal submission,” he said. “The good news is the State Government has accepted the merit of the project. We are not sure how long it will be before we hear about the funding, but it’s not a long process.” Council has already committed $250,000 towards the project, while the remainder of the funding will be accessed through the Lower Tarwin District Advancing Country Towns program. “Funding has been

specifically earmarked for the completion of the project, which impacts directly on the lower Tarwin Valley,” Mr Dennis said. President of the Great Southern Rail Trail committee of management Neville Pulham said the trail was progressing. “Once the missing link is done it will be a fabulous trail and provide a lot of opportunities,” he said. “It is looking good. I think the local users as well as people who come in from interstate will be pleased to see the trail complete.” Mr Pulham said once the missing Black Spur link has been completed, that would enable the trail to be further developed. Committee member Heinz Haselroither expected the project to be completed in two stages. “The main bridge which is long and curved will be maintained, while the remaining two bridges are likely to be replaced,” he said. “The aim now is to have the trail start at the Leongatha railway station, and finish on the beach at Port Welshpool. “We are currently in discussions to extend the trail at Leongatha so it begins at the station, but it is only in the very early stages at the moment.” Committee secretary Rob Knight said the Great Southern Rail Trail was just as scenic and beautiful as other famous trails around the world. “There are great op-

portunities for the towns along the trail to really enhance the tourism in the area,” he said. “The interest shown by the communities in the initial round of public consultation meetings held recently has been terrific.”

Pool demand THE Toora and Poowong committees must continue to toil to save their pools. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt delivered a clear message when council adopted master plans for the pools’ futures recently. “Make no mistake. These committees will have to be active in achieving some of these priorities,” she said. “Committees cannot just sit back and think it’s going to happen because it is you that will have to drive it.” The Toora masterplan proposes $787,000 worth of capital works, including: upgrading the amenities, adding a family changeroom and toilet, footpath works, and a barbecue with shade sail area. The plan recommends adding interactive children’s water play to the range of services provided. The Toora pool is heated and covered, and offers toddler swimming lessons, older adult aqua aerobic classes, and rehabilitation and disability classes, with the pool open for more than six months a year. “The Toora area has a higher than average percentage of people aged over 60 and the Toora Swimming Pool caters to the needs of this age group, as well as catering for rehabilitation and disability groups from surrounding areas that would otherwise have to travel significant distances to access warm water,” the report stated. The Poowong masterplan suggests $772,000 worth of capital works, including: upgrading change rooms and toilet facilities, introducing two family change rooms, entrance changes, a barbecue, shade structure and more space. The plan found the Poowong pool services a higher number of five to nine year olds, and 10 to 24 year olds than the rest of the shire, as well as more couples with children. That is reflected in the pool patronage.

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Volunteers target pests VOLUNTEERS from the Corner Inlet Seagrass Monitoring Project have joined forces with Parks Victoria to conduct marine pest surveys in Corner Inlet Marine National Park. The group headed to Tin Mine Cove at Wilsons Promontory recently and combined snorkel surveying with walks along the rocky shore to search for marine pests. Target species included the Northern Pacific Seastar, New Zealand Screw Shell and the Pacific Oyster that have been found within Tidal River in Wilsons Promon-

tory National Park. Marine pest surveys and seagrass monitoring are part of Parks Victoria’s Sea Search Program. Parks Victoria marine project officer Shannon Hurley praised the volunteers for helping to protect the marine national park. “The enthusiasm and skill level that volunteer and community friends groups continue to provide is remarkable and invaluable. It is great to have extra eyes out in the field whether collecting data or searching for marine pests and these efforts are valued immensely by Parks Victoria staff,” she said. “Marine pests are highly invasive non-native animals

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that can cause significant damage to the health of native marine ecosystems by competing for space and food resources. These pests can move around by natural dispersal or hitch a ride on vessels, or other aquatic equipment including diving, snorkelling and fishing gear.” A New Zealand Screw Shell was found by a team of volunteers during the survey. New Zealand Screw Shells are known to have spread to all Victorian waters east of Wilson’s Promontory; however there have only been minimal confirmed sightings within Corner Inlet. “The knowledge gathered about the presence of marine pests within marine national parks and sanctuaries allows Parks Victoria to manage these places accordingly. Currently there are no effective management techniques to remove New Zealand Screw shells, but understanding their impact is important,” Ms Hurley said. “Everyone can help protect these special places. Boaters, divers, fishers or anyone using aquatic equipment within our waterways, are encouraged to follow hygiene procedures to reduce the potential spread of these highly invasive marine pests and report suspect sightings. “We ask all watercraft users to be vigilant about washing their vessels, trailers and associated equipment in freshwater and allowing them to dry before re-entering the water. It is important not to remove any suspect marine pests as many look similar to native species.” Sightings of marine pests that are new to an area should be reported to DEPI by calling 136 186. Please note the location and include a photo for identification if possible. For further information on marine pests and their identification visit www.depi.gov.au or www. parks.vic.gov.au

Benefiting nature: volunteers from the Corner Inlet Seagrass Monitoring Project and Parks Victoria staff, from left, Shannon Hurley, Parks Victoria marine project officer for South Gippsland; Rob Timmers, boat charter operator and director of Seal Diving Services; volunteers Jo James and Hugh Kirkman, Parks Victoria marine ranger Jonathon Stevenson, and volunteers Keren Hannon and Tim Forster. Photographer: Robert Gardiner.

Basketball court call MORE retirees and families with young children will call Mirboo North home over the next 20 years. On the other hand, there will be less youth. The Mirboo North Community Infrastructure Plan - adopted by South Gippsland Shire Council recently - sheds light on the town’s future projected population. The plan establishes goals to meet the town’s future needs. A major recommendation was investigating the funding of a new indoor recreation centre with two basketball courts and spectator seating. Another suggestion

was increasing the number of fully qualified paramedics to meet the needs of a bigger population. Now, 19.3 per cent of Mirboo North’s population is aged over 60, with 13.5 per cent of those living alone. Between 2011 and 2031, there is expected to be an increase of 242 people in this age group. To cope with the ageing population, the report recommends more indoor recreation, and trails to these from residential areas, as well as a review of aged care beds within the next 16 years. At the other end of the age spectrum, the number of children under five is expected to rise by 44 to 195 by 2031. The plan suggests

play spaces within 400m of all residential developments and urges council to buy a child care centre “to provide a fully integrated community hub”. Other recommendations include: • continue attempts to attract more doctors to Mirboo North; • indoor areas for youth to meet near Baro-

mi Park; • youth activities and services outside of school hours, including arts and cultural activities; • continue investigation of extending multiple uses of pool beyond summer; and • bicycle shelters at the V/Line bus stop to allow for bike storage for bus travelers.

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Red Cross celebrates milestone

By Brad Lester

FIFTY years ago, two gum trees were planted in the grounds of Tarwin Lower Primary School to mark the golden anniversary of Red Cross in Australia. Another tree was placed in the ground on the 75th anniversary. It was little wonder another tree was planted last Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the international aid organisation. The members of the Tarwin Lower Red Cross unit gathered at Fisher Park and watched as secretary Margaret Fisher and president Glenda Arbuthnot, planted a manna gum, complete with golden shovel. “We hope Red Cross is here in another 100 years,” Ms Arbuthnot remarked. Red Cross members meet for fellowship and above all, to provide food and water to emergency services personnel and others during times of disaster. “It’s very rewarding to be honoured to get to these

disasters and help people,” Ms Arbuthnot said. The occasion followed the unit’s annual general meeting at the Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre, at which Ms Arbuthnot was returned to the leader’s role, Ms Fisher retained the secretarial job and newcomer Debbie Birkett was named treasurer. The tree planting was followed by afternoon tea at the health centre. In her president’s report, Ms Arbuthnot noted the unit now has 32 members, who during the year had supported Red Cross Connect, Australia Day, Anzac Day, regional meetings and held a display of 100 years of Red Cross in Australia at the Tour de Tarwin. Raffles, catering at the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Red Cross calling, Big Cake Bake Day, and op shop fashion parade have been among the fundraising activities. Three members attended bushfires at Seymour, Bruthen and Morwell, providing food, water, and registration and outreach services. Ms Fisher noted Red

Cross in Australia began on August 21, 1914, helping service personnel and their families during World War One. The Tarwin Lower unit was formed in November 15, 1939. In 1941-42, 20 members made 570 garments for servicemen and raised £151. Over the years, members sent bags of clothing, books and other materials to Melbourne, and catered for weddings. Junior Red Cross began in 1959 at Tarwin Lower Primary School and became an after school activity. The branch supplied suppers to the newly formed regional blood bank at Leongatha and in the 1980s, membership rose to 15. A microwave demonstration day was held in 1986, with 60 people attending. During the 1990s, the unit held a ball with a live band, quilting and assisted at Leongatha hospital during a strike. The unit received a certificate from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority recognising its role during

the search for a plane at Venus Bay in 2007.

In 2009, many members helped with the Gippsland

bushfires and in 2012, Ms Arbuthnot received a Victo-

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History made: Tarwin Lower Red Cross secretary Margaret Fisher (left) and president Glenda Arbuthnot plant a tree to commemorate the centenary of Red Cross in Australia.

Who deserves recognition? WHILE Australia Day is still a long way off, South Gippsland Shire Council has already kicked off the nomination process for its 2015 Australia Day Shire Awards program.

Signs remade: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine would like to see the old worn historical signs in Wonthaggi replaced.

History to be repaired HISTORICAL signs in Wonthaggi will be removed in the coming weeks by the Bass Coast Shire Council. This is in preparation for new signs to be installed in their place. “The signs, which provide historical information for the Wonthaggi Heritage Walk, have become weathered, been vandalised and in some cases, have become

unreadable,” mayor Cr Neil Rankine said. Funding has been sought for the replacement of the 21 signs, but in the meantime, all existing signs will be removed by council’s maintenance team.” Cr Rankine said council was working with the Wonthaggi Historical Society to ensure the new signs contain relevant photos and accurate information. Replacing the signs will depend on grant funds.

Council is investigating better signs including etched stainless steel, that are more resistant to weathering and vandalism. The historical society is planning to put together a historical walk by installing plaques on the walls of shops. This has been a plan in the making for a long time now. A few plaques have been installed but were stolen over the years. “I’ve been working with

Sam Gatto who has an incredible wealth of knowledge about the history of Wonthaggi,” Cr Rankine said. “We think it’s particularly important to give people the chance to read the history in town.” Council is looking into additional signs, as well as replacing old ones, and predicts there will be more information available on the extra plaques.

The program was unveiled at the recent Community Engagement Conference in Leongatha. Awards coordinator Jeannie Hicks is keen to see worthy citizens rewarded for their efforts. There are three categories: citizen of the year, community event of the year and youth community contribution. “People don’t contribute for the glory of it – for most, it is just a culture of giving that South Gippslanders have grown up with, but nominating someone for an award is a lovely way to pay tribute to who they are and what they do in and for our communities,” Ms Hicks said. Well deserving reigning 2014 South Gippsland Citizen of the Year is Anne McIntyre of Venus Bay. Not only have she and her husband Ian welcomed more than 100 foster children into their home and life over the past 20 years, Anne was one of the driving forces

that founded the Venus Bay and District Community Emergency Response team. “If you are having a special event, consider inviting our leading citizen as a guest of honour!” Ms Hicks said. “I can help put you in contact with Anne.” Nomination forms can be collected from council’s reception in Leongatha, posted to you upon request, or downloaded from www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au. They can be lodged any time up until October 31. “Nominees must be residents of South Gippsland

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Round table to roll on

By Stuart Biggins

SEVEN months on and the Korumburra Community Round Table is set to continue. John Davies, who was appointed interim chair at the first meeting of the Round Table on October 17, said, “We are continuing for another six months.” The Korumburra Round Table was an initiative of the South Gippsland Shire Council and established as a way for council to engage with the Korumburra community, to provide a vehicle for locals to have input into planning, projects and decisions which affect local resi-

dents. Council recently pledged to continue the pilot project for a further 12 months and continue to provide secretariat and officer support for a further 12 months. The group has grown to 17 people representing interest groups such as Milpara House, the Korumburra Business Association, Rotary, Lions, senior citizens, and the Korumburra Community Development and Action Group, plus interested individuals. Monthly meetings are also attended by three councillors. Mr Davies, who is also president of the Milpara Community House, said he has been “greatly encouraged by the amount of energy that has been in the room. People

want to have an input.” One of the group’s first motions was to accept the council’s Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, a plan on which a lot of resources, time and money were spent, “so we were not about to challenge it.” The community has been asked how they want the plan implemented. Other issues discussed include the state of the retail environment in Korumburra and looking at ways to encourage people, both residents and visitors, to spend money in the town. With reference to such success stories as Yarragon, the question of how Korumburra might best style itself has been addressed. The western gateway to

SpongeBob thief caught A 17 YEAR old Traralgon boy has been arrested and will face the Children’s Court following the theft of a distinctive SpongeBob SquarePants letterbox from Wonthaggi recently. In the early hours of Saturday, June 21 the letterbox was stolen from the front of a residence in McKenzie Street in Wonthaggi. The Wonthaggi Police undertook a thorough investigation into the matter

and subsequently executed a search warrant at an address in Traralgon.

Sponge Bob was recovered safe and well and will be returned home.

the town has also been an area of focus. “Thankfully the saleyards clean up is finally underway,” Mr Davies said, “but the greater area needs an upgrading. Signage, lighting and landscaping all need attention to create a more attractive visual impact. “Continuous consultation is important and our group has been fortunate to have great support from the shire council with guest speakers such as Cr Kieran Kennedy with his passion for growing strong partnerships with community groups to empower them in the decision making processes that impact them at the grass roots level.”

Moving forward: John Davies, interim chair of the Korumburra Community Round Table which will continue for 12 months.

South Gippsland Shire briefs

Found: the SpongeBob SquarePants letterbox was found safe and well in Traralgon after an extensive police investigation.

UP TO 1000 motorhomes and 2000 people could visit South Gippsland in April 2016, thanks to council. CEO Tim Tamlin will invite the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia to the region for a trip. Association members gather twice a year. Cr Andrew McEwen said the rally could be worth $2-$4 million to the local economy. CR LORRAINE Brunt praised council staff for helping to secure State Government funding for Nyora and Yanakie recently. Yanakie received $300,000 towards the $400,000 upgrade of the town’s recreation reserve and community hall. New signs will installed, the playground and shelter will be replaced, new park furniture built, and landscaping undertaken. The hall will receive new toilets, heating and cooling, a new hot water system and new doors. Nyora Hall received $250,000 towards a $340,000 redevelopment, including replacement of roofing and gutters, treatment of external walls to eliminate rising damp, installation of bi-fold walls, internal upgrades, paintwork and a redesigned entry. The project will also include new car parking, landscaping and drainage improvements. PORT Welshpool and District Maritime Museum received $100 from Cr Jeanette Harding’s discretionary fund to help repair the Janet Iles boat. Other organisations to benefit from other councillors’ funds were: Poowong Football and Netball Club, $461, to print a book about the club’s 125 years; Bass Coast/South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, $200, to help buy three banners; Bena Hall, $315, to upgrade three emergency exit doors; and South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club, $100, to-

wards coaching courses. THE former site of the Prom View Lodge nursing home at Toora will be rezoned from public use zone 3 to rural activity zone. The landowner, Prom Country Aged Care, asked council to rezone the site as the service has entered into a contract of sale, and the new owner wishes to use the site as tourist accommodation. COUNCIL has promised to consult the community when an issue before council is expected to have “a significant impact on the economy, lifestyle or environment of the shire and its residents,” according to council’s new Communication and Engagement Policy. COMMUNITY groups and fundraisers will continue to be able to dump rubbish free at council’s transfer stations. Council undertook its Waste Disposal Privileges for Fundraisers and Community Groups Policy Review, and that opted to continue to support groups meeting certain criteria. Most rubbish disposed of under the policy is the by-product of opportunity shops run by charities, such as broken furniture, old televisions and soiled mattresses. Council heard most waste groups were forced to dump items that were originally dumped at their shops or bins after hours. Implementing the policy costs council $21,000 a year - about $1.50 per ratepayer. COUNCIL will not acquire further artworks due to lack of staff to implement its Art Acquisition Policy and lack of space to permanently exhibit such work. “I personally feel it is a shame but it is the economic reality,” Cr Mohya Davies said. Cr McEwen disagreed, saying council gave recre-

ation $1 million a year, yet only 20 per cent of people played competitive sport and according to Arts Victoria he said, 36 per cent of people participate in art. Cr Kieran Kennedy said the $1000 council would save a year by revoking the policy was “measly”. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said, “There is no point in buying stuff and sticking it in the cupboard.” Council’s community strengthening team and Coal Creek Community Park and Museum staff would manage council’s existing collection of “hundreds of items of cultural significance”, council’s community strengthening manager Ned Dennis said. A NEW Coal Creek Collection Policy has been adopted. The new policy strengthens collection documentation to minimise risk and litigation, and clarifies how items that do not belong to council are to be managed. The policy states Coal Creek will only acquire items of significance to the park, and that can be appropriately cared for. VARIOUS committees now have the authority to spend up to $5000 and undertake minor repairs from $500 to $2000. The benefits apply to the Foster Showgrounds, Meeniyan Sports Stadium, Foster War Memorial Arts Centre and Senior Citizens, and Korumburra Recreation Reserve committees. The Foster Showgrounds committee members are Neil Shaw, Sheila Hall, Deb Allott, Deb Eales, Robert Paragreen, Bruce Standfield, Peter Collins, Ian Sutton, Ian Lyon, Max Parnell, Rod Cooper and Cr Davies. The Meeniyan Sports Stadium committee is Anthony Bright, Fay Sinclair, Kim Byrnes, Lucas Byrnes, Gene Vanderzalm and Cr Bob Newton. The Foster War Memorial Arts Centre and Senior

Citizens Committee is Peter Clyne, Andrew Jamieson, Robert Fulton, Robert Paragreen, Leone Clyne, Joyce Simpson, Jack Croft, Gwen Combridge, Stan Tindle, Josephine Mackenzie and Cr Davies. The Korumburra Recreation Reserve committee is Bill Rodda, Allan Summerfield, Phil Miller, Jamie Allen, Trevor Allen, Brendan Maskell, Michael Hopkins and Cr Newton. ORGANISATIONS that are the responsibility of a government agency will no longer be eligible for funding from council’s community grants program. But applications will still be considered for projects associated with facilities owned or managed by council and operated by a government funded agency. Community houses and kindergartens will still be eligible under the grants program. The small equipment program category has been changed to small emergency grants program to allow for urgent minor works to be considered. The minor projects category will changed to minor projects and equipment category to clarify that equipment can also be funded through this category. COUNCIL will help establish new businesses in the shire after adopting a new Business Investment and Attraction Policy. The previous policy has helped Burra Foods to expand its Korumburra factory and the new Aldi supermarket in Leongatha. The policy also assisted council support grant applications for Murray Goulburn and Freshzest Herbs at Pound Creek. The new policy has minimal changes, and only reflects a new format for council’s policies and internal changes.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - PAGE 17

Second tastes delicious

By Tayla Kershaw

LUCY Mathieson is a cooking star. The classroom teacher at Leongatha Primary School recently entered a food blogger competition and finished second. “I was so overwhelmed by the support of my family and friends on Facebook.” Ms Mathieson has been running her blog since May last year, and mostly kept it private among family and friends. Now more people have become fans of the blogs and follow her to try tasty new recipes. She entered the Mamamia Food Blogger Idol competition for fun and was surprised to find out she was a finalist. A friend suggested she enter. She played with the key ingredient – yoghurt – before coming up with a beautiful mini peach and passionfruit cheesecake tart. “My friends and family tried it and loved it,” the baking enthusiast said. “Some said they’d vote for me if I bake them one.” Ms Mathieson has always had an interest in cooking and has appreciated the food blogger competition experience. “So many great opportunities have come out of it,” the Grade 2 teacher said. “I’ve been invited to many food events and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s nice to meet people who love baking as much as I do.” Ms Mathieson said she was absolutely surprised with the outcome and thanks everyone for their amazing support. Check out Lucy’s blog on Facebook by searching Bake Play Smile.

June was wet IF JUNE felt like a particularly wet month, you were right. Fish Creek rainfall recorder Neville Buckland tipped 151mm out of his gauge for the month, way above the monthly average of 103mm. “We received the rain over 20 days and that was a bit unusual. That’s a fair few days of rain in a month,” he said. However the rain was needed to keep up with the year to date average, with Mr Buckland recording 373.5mm of rain for the year so far, compared to 371mm year this time last year. “It’s all right but we do not need any more rain. The ground is still fairly firm and with this rain and cold, that will check the pasture growth a bit,” he said. Leongatha was a wetter place to be though, with rainfall recorder Kay Puru noting 187.5mm for June. “The last week of the month was very wet with 112.5mm falling. Very wet and squishy laws now,” she said. “There were 18 wet days, the most we’ve had for a while.” June in 2013 was also wet, with 167mm. “In 2012 we had 126.9mm, a drier one in 2011 with 86.7mm and 101.8mm in 2010,” Ms Puru said. Leongatha’s year to date total is now 384.5mm.

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Volunteers nurture garden By Tayla Kershaw THE Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary has plenty of love to give. The group’s recent donations have helped fund construction of the reflections garden at Gippsland Southern Health Service. The Lyrebird Auxiliary is always looking to donate to projects with minimal funding. “The hospital needed a little extra money for the garden,” Lyrebird Auxiliary president Lyn Yeomans said. “We like to get things up and running for the patients.” The ladies of the Lyrebird Auxiliary are pleased with the progress. “It’s still at its barebones stage,” Ms Yeomans said. “There’s more still to come but we are very happy.” The sculpture in the garden was made by Waratah North’s Trevor Wheeler. The sculpture is called Renewal and is a beautiful garden feature. Mr Wheeler also manufactured hand-

rails in the therapy garden for the bridge and steps. “He (Mr Wheeler) is a very good metal worker,” the service’s health promotion officer Tim Howard said. Funds were raised through barbeques at Bunnings, Safeway and IGA, opening movie nights and catering for the opening of the Leongatha Hospital. There have also been donation tins in several local businesses and the Lyrebird Auxiliary has been appreciative of the support. The latest fundraiser was the opening screening of Jersey Boys at Stadium 4 Cinemas, Leongatha, last Thursday. New members are always welcome to join the Lyrebird Auxiliary.

New garden: Lyndy Elliott, health promotion officer Tim Howard, Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary president Lyn Yeomans, Maureen Casey and Hilary Sullivan are happy with the look of the reflections garden at Leongatha Hospital.

Everyone benefits

Kids meet dinosaurs TARWIN Lower Primary School students visited the Dinosaur Adventures Exhibition at Caulfield Racecourse last week. Grades Prep, One and Two students have enjoyed a dinosaur themed topic this term. They were in awe as they wandered the exhibition and chatted about the life-size dinosaurs that were moving and roaring. The favourite animatronic dinosaurs were the moving T-Rex, the Apatosaurus that was almost touching the marquee roof and the flying Pteranodon. Students looked the part in their protective eye wear and lab coat as they chipped away

A GUIDE to Good Access is now available to inform renovators, builders and developers how building improvements can help people with access issues. The booklet is a collaborative project of six Gippsland councils, SCOPE and the Department of Human Services. South Gippsland Shire Council’s rural access officer Alisha Gilliland said, “Design that incorporates good access makes it safer and easier for everyone to move around and live in, whether it’s in homes, public buildings or recreational areas. “Everyone benefits from good access – parents of young children in prams, people with temporary injuries, older people and people with disabilities. So it makes sense to think about the way we build and how we can provide accessible buildings that function now and into the future.” Over half of Gippsland’s population is

That’s big: Tarwin Lower Primary School student Riley wondered whether this dinosaur’s teeth were real. to expose their own dinosaur fossil they could take home as a souvenir.

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Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett ROUND two community grants totalling $139,893 will be presented to 41 local groups and organisations this Wednesday night. Council’s community grants program has been an outstanding success with over $2 million distributed directly to our communities over the past 10 years, for everything from sporting equipment and upgrades to halls and recreational spaces to festivals, feasibility studies and major projects. Grants have been supported by community fundraising and in-kind support and it has been a most effective partnership with very tangible outcomes for the applicants and their communities. Round one is now open for the current financial year, with applications closing on August 30. Information and applications can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au By the nature of local government and our restricted sources of revenue, council has vigorously sought grant funding to maintain and expand infrastructure in the shire. In the year just past, we secured $3,440,733, mostly from State Government, and over the past seven years have received over $30 million for our efforts, some of which

assisted with the flood and fire recovery work that severely impacted the shire. We recently received funding for the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route and are now actively seeking $3,105,000 for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre. Council has donated the land and committed $2,045,000 to the project, with a further $100,000 pledged by the existing childcare and kindergarten committees. We are also pursuing funding to add a hydrotherapy pool to the SPLASH complex and to repair the three wooden bridges at Black Spur that will provide a continuous rail trail from Leongatha to Toora and by late 2015, to Welshpool. Quality infrastructure is the key to tourism, our second largest industry after dairying. If we want to attract the boating fraternity we need to have easy access through good ramps and channels. To attract people to the rail trail we need good directional and descriptive signage, rest stop facilities and strategic marketing. We also need a spectrum of accommodation and transport options to suit all budgets. The ongoing Corner Inlet Tourism Development Project has five

prongs to stimulate tourism and to capitalise on the natural attributes of the region. These are the Black Spur bridges, the Toora Dredging Project, the development of a marina at Port Welshpool, the restoration of the Long Jetty and the upgrade to Agnes Falls - all with some council funds committed but seeking significant external funding support for them to go ahead. We continue to advocate strongly for these initiatives which will deliver flow on benefits to the wider community. With the Commonwealth Games just a fortnight away, we wish our local athletes the very best of luck in their upcoming quests for gold. I am aware of middle distance runner Kaila Hutchinson (nee McKnight), high jumper Eleanor Patterson, and Diamonds (netball) coach Lisa Alexander winging their way to Glasgow. Any others? There are also support team members from the shire for these and other athletes who will also make their way to Glasgow and we wish you all well for a wonderful experience and will be barracking for you. Cr Jim Fawcett, mayor.

aged 55 or older and this figure will continue to increase. Many people may experience difficulties with mobility, sight and hearing but not consider they have a disability. It’s often the small things that can make life a struggle, such as a step when there could be a small ramp, for example. Information in this booklet is a guide with limited examples of how better access can meet the minimum design requirements for new building work and people’s individual needs. It also lists the Australian standards for further details and your local planning officer, building surveyor or rural access officer can provide information on planning issues, building law and local access specifications. Copies of the handbook can be obtained free of charge from South Gippsland Shire Council at reception or it can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. If you would like to discuss access issues with a council officer, please call 5662 9200.

Hard rubbish bookings open SOUTH Gippsland residents can now book for council’s hard waste collection. Bookings can be made in July and August for collection during September and October. All residential properties in South Gippsland are eligible, including those in rural areas. This year’s hard waste fee is $86 per property or $29 for pension card holders. The service offers a convenient and affordable disposal option for residents that have hard rubbish at home but are unable to get to a transfer station to dispose of it themselves. Once bookings are collated into locations for a streamlined collection process, council’s waste contractor will provide details of the scheduled collection date, usually in September/October.

Hard waste collection bookings can be made by downloading a registration form from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or in person at council’s customer service desk at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or cash if booking in person. Hard waste will need to be placed outside for collection, within the property boundary (where possible) and should be clearly labelled. A maximum of two cubic metres (one metre wide and high, by two metres long) of waste will can be collected. A list of what can and can’t be disposed of in this collection can be viewed on www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au (Go to Council services> Waste management > Hard waste collection) or call 5662 9200 to find out.

Bank bakes for kids STAFF at Bendigo Bank Leongatha Branch will host a cupcake competition to raise funds for Starlight Children’s Foundation. Staff will be raising their whisks for the Community Cooking Challenge for Starlight. Branch manager Ken Lester said the branch aims to raise much needed funds for seriously ill children. “Our branch is well recognised for supporting our community, providing access to funding in big and small ways, and making a difference to the lives of people in our town,” he said. “Raising this sort of money will give sick children special experiences and memories

that they and their families can treasure.” Branches across Australia are taking part. Bendigo Bank Leongatha Branch will host a cupcake competition and morning tea at 12 McCartin St, Leongatha on Monday, July 14 at 10am. All donations will support the work of Starlight Children’s Foundation, with a $20 donation providing arts and crafts to a hospitalised child, while $6500 grants a child a Life Changing Starlight Wish, an experience to be remembered for life. “It will be a lot of fun, so come past, buy cupcake and support seriously ill children live happy lives,” he said. To find out more about the event, contact Sharna Shiells on 5662 4000.

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All new QashQai on show NISSAN’S all new QashQai has arrived and is on show at Edney’s Leongatha. The Dualis has been known as QashQai in Europe since 2007 and has since become the highest selling Nissan SUV in that whole continent. It is the ultimate package, comprised of daring and defiant design and enhanced by advanced, intuitive technology with state of the art connected services. The all-new Nissan QashQai not only looks slick; it delivers dynamic ride and handling that puts you in complete control. It is slightly larger than the Dualis which it replaces. The vehicle sets out to offer even greater levels of premium comfort, innovative technologies and bold, attractive styling and is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. Darryl McGannon, dealer principal of Edney’s Leongatha said, “Our crossover and SUV range now boasts Juke, QashQai, X-Trail, Murano, Pathfinder and Patrol, ensuring that Nissan has a product for every need in this ever-growing section of the market.” Performance is enhanced by features such as Active Trace Control, Active Ride Control and Active Engine Brake. Technology offered on all grades includes LED daytime running lights, Hill Start Assist, adjustable steering modes (offering sport mode with firmer feel and increased feedback),

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Young stars shine SUPPORTERS of the Bass Coast Community Foundation enjoyed a wonderful night celebrating the distribution of community grants and raising funds for the arts recently. The sellout crowd was treated to performances by six students all studying music at VCE level. The event, the Young Performers Dinner, was held at The Wonthaggi Club. Representing Wonthaggi Secondary College were Hannah McKittrick (singing), Jake Kershaw (guitar) and Brittney Taylor (clarinet). Newhaven College was represented by Phoebe Epifano (flute), Mitchell Gin (violin) and Megan McCoy (piano). The Bass Coast Community Foundation Arts Initiative supports young people to pursue their dreams of a career in the arts, as well as encouraging participation at a local level. Last year’s winner of the award, Lucy Hogan, delighted the audience with an account of her year at the Victorian College of the Arts. “Lucy is a wonderful ambassador for our arts initiative and we are thrilled that we can support her, and others, in this way,” foundation chairman Martin Keogh said. “Many of those in the audience have attended this function every year for the past four years, as they see the value of investing in the regions youth. Helping young people to achieve their potential is very satisfying and something that our community foundation has made a priority since inception.” With the outstanding sponsorship of the evening by The Wonthaggi Club, all

proceeds from the night will be directed to the Bass Coast Community Foundation’s Arts Initiative. Mr Keogh also thanked the Hugh Williamson Foundation for their founding sponsorship of the program. In addition to the performances by the students, the community foundation presented community grants to the successful recipients of 2013-14. “It was a great opportunity for us to thank our donors and supporters and show them how their donations are distributed locally,” Mr Keogh said. “Our grants program is only possible because of the regular donations we receive from our friends group. “Donations come in all sizes, but it is the groundswell of local support that enables us to make these distributions.” Presentations were made to PICAL for the Cowes community garden and kitchen, to Bass Coast Regional Health Family Resource Centre for the Pastoral Care Volunteers program, to the Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club for the purchase of new rescue equipment and to Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House for the purchase of a new car for the L2P learner driver program. Mr Keogh thanked these community groups for the service they provide in our region. The next function of the Bass Coast Community Foundation will be the AGM in October. If you are interested in learning more about the work of the foundation, this may be a good opportunity. Phone Kate for more information on 5672 3356.

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PEOPLE from Mirboo North and surrounds are invited to meet with Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan and Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O’Brien on Friday, July 11. Mr Ryan said the mobile electorate office would visit Mirboo North to make it easier for residents to meet with their local parliamentarians to discuss State Government matters affecting them. “This event gives us an additional opportunity to connect with our constituents and listen to the issues that are important to them,” Mr Ryan said. “As part of my role as The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, I believe it is

crucial that I am accessible to all of my constituents, no matter where in the electorate they live. “The mobile electorate office is a great chance for members of the community to meet with me face-to-face to discuss State Government matters relevant to them.” Mr O’Brien said the Victorian Government was responsible for areas including agriculture and fishing, state planning, law enforcement and public transport. “If you have any state issues you want to discuss or need assistance with, please make contact with Peter’s office to arrange a time to meet,” Mr O’Brien said. Mr Ryan and Mr O’Brien will be at the Dalliance Chocolate Shop on Friday, July 11 and those wishing to make an appointment should call the Sale office on 5144 1987.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine WE’RE now into the 2014-15 financial year, which means a string of new projects lined up for Bass Coast Shire. It was great to see some fantastic initiatives adopted at the June council meeting, and I am looking forward to seeing plans become projects on the ground in the near future. The Cowes Activity Centre project can now begin nearly a year after initial council funding. This plan will provide the entire Island with an open democratic say about the future they envisage for the Island, and certainty about what and where that will be delivered. It’s about revitalising the centre of Cowes by delivering on the ground results, and helping to attract additional funding for the area in the future. Council is looking forward to working with the community and finding out what they’d like to see happen in Cowes. Council has done a great deal of stakeholder consultation to develop master plan options for the Cowes Recreation Land on Ventnor Road. We are now asking the broader community what they think. The plan has a 25 year forecast and sets out options for the 16 hectare reserve purchased by council to be developed into a sporting precinct for the future needs of residents and visitors. This is going to be a great precinct not only for people who are active and play sports, but for people who wish to take part in non-sporting activities. Council will continue to investigate traffic and transport improvements on Phillip Island with comment invited on the draft Surf Beach and Sunderland Bay Traffic Management Plan. The draft plan originally stemmed from community lobbying for the Phillip Island In-

tegrated Transport Study, which identified the need for a traffic management plan for Surf Beach and Sunderland Bay. There are serious community concerns about traffic issues in this area. The development of this draft has been a valuable collaboration opportunity for council, community, the government department of transport planning and local infrastructure and VicRoads to work together. While there are no simple solutions, I believe this collaboration will see us on the right road to improve travel between Anderson and Cowes. I was happy with a $300,000 State Government Grant for the Scenic Estate Conservation Project that council has been working up on Phillip Island. This land had been an eyesore, but once developed, it will become a valuable reserve for the conservation of fauna and flora, as well as an attraction for our community and visitors, with walking tracks, boardwalks, viewing platforms and seating, as well as access to the Phillip Island Nature Parks’ managed land and the RAMSAR Wetlands. Interested community members are welcome to join a proposed Friends of Scenic Estate Group. There are also a number of projects coming to council at the July meeting, including the Heart of Wonthaggi project, also known as the Streetlife project, which focuses on revitalising the CBD of the town. Council will also discuss the Inverloch foreshore: Cuttriss Street Activity Area Plan, which was open for community submissions earlier this year. With all these projects and more on the agenda, it’s going to be an exciting year for the Bass Coast community.

Stars of show: young performers at the Bass Coast Community Foundation event were, back, from left, Megan McCoy, Jake Kershaw, and Phoebe Epifano; middle, Mitchell Gin and Brittney Taylor; front, Hannah McKittrick, Kirk Skinner and Lucy Hogan.

Social media the way to go ANOTHER successful Community Engagement Conference was held by South Gippsland Shire Council recently. The event, held at Community College Gippsland in Leongatha, was attended by 35 people representing more than 70 community organisations. Council’s volunteers coordinator Dana Hughes said the feedback was encouraging with people appreciative of the practical advice given about social media and networking. “The days of telephone trees are gone as people now embrace email and other social media to expedite the dissemination of information,” Ms Hughes said. “This year we had 50 per cent new people and 50 per cent returning reps, with people commenting they always take away useful information that they can implement in their groups.” Brett de Hoedt spoke about social media, and outlined the attributes of Facebook and Twitter. He recommended every group have a website at least, so information could be accessed 24/7. “You don’t have to use everything that is available - choose the communication channel that best suits your audience,” Mr de Hoedt said. Council is running a four day workshop to help groups build their own websites. People interested can contact Ms Hughes. A panel of representatives from local organisations that award community grants talked about what is required for a successful grant application. They advised applicants to talk to the organisation first to ensure their application is tailored to that particular grant. More is not necessarily better and relevancy is the

Modern ways: Brett de Hoedt of Hootville discussed social media at the conference and is with South Gippsland Shire Council’s volunteers coordinator Dana Hughes. key, they said. Council’s governance coordinator David Roche talked about expectations and responsibilities of being on a committee. The key is to have clear structure and responsibilities so that everyone’s roles are unambiguous. Dan Poynton from Gippsport stressed the importance of making groups functional and inviting. Andrew Wright spoke about holding effective meetings.

Bride arrived in ute JULIE Moss arrived in a white Holden ute to her wedding with Alex Thorp on Saturday, April 17.

Magical day: Julie Moss and Alex Thorp wed at Foster’s Anglican Church.

Julie is the second daughter of Rod and Gayle Moss of Yanakie and Alex Thorp is the second son of Stephen and Karen Thorp of Wonthaggi. The wedding dress, made by the bride, had a full layered tulle skirt, satin and lace sweetheart bodice, with the back laced in satin ribbon. Julie wore her grandmother, Antoinette Moss’ veil from 1965, which was also worn by her mother at her wedding in 1988. The bridesmaids, Fiona Moss and Eloise McKenzie, wore single shoulder, chiffon, full length dresses in champagne pink. They carried bouquets of purple tulips, deep pink roses and carnations, green pompom daisies and burgundy orchids, made by Julie, who is a qualified florist. The groom wore a black suit

with grey tie, and was attended by Leigh Thorp and Jaydon Stratton, wearing black with light grey waist coats. Julie was driven to the Anglican Church, Foster by her Dad. Reverend Tim Fletcher married Julie and Alex in a lovely afternoon service, followed by the cutting of the wedding cake, baked by the bride, and the tossing of the bouquet at the church. The reception, held at the Yanakie Settlers’ Hut, was a joyful celebration with all decorations and food being planned and baked by Julie, Alex and their families. Music was provided by That Baker Boy DJ service. The bride and groom danced Festival Glide to the song Eagle Rock. Julie and Alex live in Leongatha. Julie has just begun working as a secretary in Oakley’s Law, and Alex is a butcher at Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply. The couple will honeymoon on the Gold Coast and Hamilton Island later in the year.

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830 MEENIYAN-NERRENA RD, NERRENA

LI N ST EW IN G

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am

By expressions of interest

6 VISTA COURT, LEONGATHA

135-137 COMMERCIAL STREET, KORUMBURRA

• • • • • •

• • • •

Fantastic position, quiet court 3 bedroom brick veneer home 909m2 level block Lock up garage Easy level walk to schools, churches & CBD Call to inspect today

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 30/60/90 DAYS

5 BOND COURT, LEONGATHA

1 DANNOCK STREET, LEONGATHA

• Extremely neat 3 bedroom home • Quiet court location • Large block with lock up shed

• 3 bedroom extremely neat home • Large block with a lock up shed • Secure lock up rear yard

$205,000

$195,000

Closing Friday 8th August 2014 Double fronted shop 200m² floor space (135m² at street level) Excellent Main Street exposure

Contact: Dean Goad 0419 399 856 Scott McKenzie 0427 552 898

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Luxurious living in premier location I

NSPIRING elegance presents in this refined as new contemporary three bedroom, two bathroom town residence.

It conveys a superior level of luxury and commitment to quality matched by a desirable location only a minute’s walk to Leongatha shopping centre. The open plan layout with a sophisticated kitchen and quality appliances complements a spacious opening to living/dining domain that graciously flows out to an intimate garden court-

yard. With lovely rural views the large main bedroom has walk in robe substantial ensuite and is separate from the main living area. It is lavished with every conceivable comfort for the ultimate in easycare living including ducted heating, air-conditioning (cooling) solar hot water and double garage with internal access adding immense appeal to the discerning buyer. Inspections by appointment only and available for immediate sale.

LEONGATHA 15 Watt Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Sole Agents 5662 2292

$430,000

eldersre.com.au MODERN CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE

KORUMBURRA

AUCTION

SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2014 @ 11AM ON-SITE 2/50 PRINCES STREET, KORUMBURRA • 2-storey townhouse to suit 1st home owners or investors • 2 bedrooms & bathroom upstairs, spacious main bedroom with WIR • Ducted natural gas heating, instantaneous gas hot water & split system a/c • Complete with a single car garage with auto garage door • Nothing needs to be done except move-in and enjoy

OFI SAT July 12 & July 26, 11-11.30am or by appointment

FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

WEB ID: 6608368

LEONGATHA

• Neat brick home close to shops, schools and parks

Detached house approvals hold steady R

ESIDENTIAL building approvals fell in May due to a decline in approvals for multi unit dwellings.

• 3 bedrooms & study or 4th bedroom • Spacious main lounge with reverse cycle & wood heater • Good size backyard with paved outdoor area

STAR RealEstate www.thestar.com.au

• Great investment opportunity, currently tenanted

Price: $275,000

Web ID: 4565100

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME

LEONGATHA

• 3 bedroom w/b family home • New kitchen & freshly painted inside and out • Cosy sunroom or office/study space • Excellent opportunity to get into the property or investment market

Price:$210,000 Elders KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 11 Commercial Street

Don Olden - 0417 805 312

ELD9240465

• Good size backyard, large lock-up garage

Web ID: 6750156 Elders LEONGATHA - 5662 3523 16 McCartin Street

Jean O’Loughlin - 0428 571 083

Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294

According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) detached house approvals remained steady. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released this week show total seasonally adjusted approvals in Victoria fell by 8.5 per cent in May. The headline decline was driven by a 19.4 per cent fall in approvals for “other dwellings” – loosely referred to as multi unit dwellings – while detached house approvals remain unchanged during the month. “We’ve been anticipating that in the current cycle detached houses will play an increasingly important role in the Victorian market,” HIA executive director for Victoria Gil King said. “These figures bear this out.” Mr King said the key for Victoria’s residential construction sector will be the performance of detached house building activity. “While this latest monthly update is nothing special, the broader picture shows a steady recovery in this segment of the market. The number of detached house approvals in the three months to May 2014 was 1.4 per cent higher than in the previous three months and 19.7 per cent higher than in the same period in 2013,” he said. “Given the very low starting point for the recovery in the detached house segment, there is some way to go before the situation could be described as healthy.”

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Landmark Harcourts says thank you LANDMARK Harcourts would like to thank its clients for their generous support over the past year. The Leongatha real estate agency is well and truly up and running and have enjoyed a successful 12 months in business. “With our extensive local knowledge in residential, lifestyle and rural properties we aim to provide an exceptional level of personal and professional service. We believe clear communication is the key to identifying individual needs and expectations. We are serious about our responsibilities and it is our way of being held accountable and our client’s way of knowing that they will be looked after every single step of the way,” business owner and sales manager Barry Redmond said. “It is our total commitment to working together to make the whole experience easier, less stressful and far more rewarding.” Despite the winter months upon us there has been a strong increase in interest in rural property both for grazing and dairy. Milk prices and bullock prices are currently at an all time high which has helped the enquiry for our rural properties. Landmark Harcourts have increased their presence and sales in Victoria substantially over the last 11 months.

Written sales in Victoria are up 15.58 per cent, settled volumes in Victoria are up 14.45 per cent and settled values in Victoria are up 18.74 per cent. The support Landmark Harcourts has received has allowed it to expand its business by purchasing the Yarram office. This will give the offices more exposure and support in the regional and rural real estate sector. Their business not only covers Leongatha to Yarram but now also reaches into Foster and Fish Creek with the recent appointment of Meg Edwards. Ms Edwards is from a local farming background. She brings her business banking and marketing experience coupled with the knowledge gained from over 20 years of investing, developing, building and selling property. She is passionate about the Gippsland region and has old fashioned values complete with a modern sense of style. Landmark Harcourts is also looking to increase its rent roll and is looking for future vendors as they step into their second year. It has been a fantastic year for the local real estate agents with plenty of excellent residential, rural and lifestyle sales to be thrilled about.

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/landmark.harcourts

leongatha.landmarkharcourts.com.au

D L SO TOORA

PROM AGED CARE FACILITY

Expansion: Terry Ginnane, Mandy Veneman, Robyn Campbell, Jo Crane, Lynette Davis, David Foat and Barry Redmond at Landmark Harcourts in Yarram.

‘We get results’

D L SO MEENIYAN

207 ACRES FAMILY RETREAT

D L SO

TOORA

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA,

BRICK SHOP OR RESIDENCE

D L SO

BERRYS CREEK

LEONGATHA

165 ACRES - UNIQUE & WONDERFUL

D L SO

LEONGATHA

STUNNING & SPACIOUS

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha: Terry Ginnane, Glenys Foster, Sarah Price and Barry Redmond are celebrating one year in business.

SPACIOUS & DESIRABLE

D L SO

LEONGATHA

FISH CREEK

WALK TO TOWN!

132 ACRES GRAZING

ER CT D UN TRA N CO

MAGIC BUILDING BLOCK ?

Level block 880 m² area being subdivided into 2 lots

Purchase as a whole or individually

Spectacular views with ideal building sites. (STCA)

LEONGATHA, LUXURY LIVING

BERRYS CREEK, 71 ACRES GRAZING

LEONGATHA, PERFECT FOR STARTERS

? As new contemporary 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm town residence ? Open plan with a sophisticated kitchen/lounge/dining flowing out to a garden courtyard. ? Easy-care living, double garage with internal access

? ? ?

$430,000 Sole agent

$145,000 per block

GLENYS FOSTER BARRY REDMOND SARAH PRICE 0477 622 298 0477 622 292 0439 885 078

Prominently grey soil, small areas of hill Fenced into 3 main paddocks with 3 dams Ideal turnout paddock with a scattering of native gums

$5,200 per acre

BV 3 bdrms with BIR's master with ensuite. Separate lounge room with solid wood heater. BBQ area, workshop, dble carport, undercover shed

$247,000

47 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292

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The name’s Bond... T

HERE are no secret agents or evil villains at this end of Bond Court, just a great house and shed on a deceptively large block of land. Polished

hardwood

floorboards through the hallway and laundry lead out back to a fantastic undercover deck. The house has a lounge with a reverse cycle air conditioner and gas heater, kitchen and dining, three bedrooms and an updated

bathroom. A 4.5m x 10m shed with power and concrete floor completes the outdoor look. In the bowl of the court, this ‘neat as a pin’ home also enjoys a peaceful location.

LEONGATHA 5 Bond Court Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$205,000

Own your very own island T

HIS is a unique opportunity to purchase a total of 595 acres in two titles, including your very own 414 acre island- known as Dog Island.

HEDLEY 78 James Road Elders Korumburra Don Olden 0417 305 812

$4700 per acre

This exclusive property is located 10 minutes off the South Gippsland Highway between Port Welshpool and Port Albert, and is within 2.5 hours drive of Melbourne. Boasting panoramic views of Wilson’s Promontory National Park the property has several kilometres of foreshore frontage to Corner Inlet (Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park) which provides ideal places for fishing, boating and other recreational activities such as boat access from the mainland via the Nine Mile Creek channel. One third of the property has been fenced and put aside to conserve and protect the woodland and coastal habitats; it may be used for passive recreation and is home to many different native animals like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and swans. The conservation area provides for a lucrative added income via an agreement

with the department of sustainability and environment. Previously operated as a successful dairy farm the property is very versatile and could accommodate many different enterprises – such as holiday accommodation, adventure camp, (STCA) or perhaps put a share farmer on so you don’t need to be concerned with the farming side of things. The property is divided into 44 paddocks – most have been recently renovated and sown to permanent rye grass pasture and watered by troughs which are fed by a spring fed dam. All of the paddocks are accessed from a quality raised all weather track. Improvements include a three bedroom home, refurbished which would be ideal for a manager’s residence, 24 a-side swing over dairy, machinery shed (8x18m) and hay shed (11x7m), calf shed and workshop. There are some magnificent places you could build a home (STCA) taking in the amazing views. Inspection strictly by appointment only.

NEW LISTING

HALLSTON SOME OF THE HARD WORK ALREADY DONE

MARDAN RENOVATORS DELIGHT ON 5 ACRES

LEONGATHA PREMIUM POSITION & LARGE WORKSHOP

LEONGATHA LOW MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT IN TOWN

• 4,810m² block, current building permit & construction commenced • Architectural 2 BR home design, in-ground services installed • Private, magnificent views, single garage, sealed road frontage

• 4 BR home in disrepair, superb 5 acres, views over Mardan hills • Dam, machinery shed, old dairy, 2- bay carport, on sealed road • Well -established fruit trees. Opportunity to restore or rebuild

• So close to town centre, brick home in a private location • 2 large living spaces, renovated kitchen & bathroom • Solar power, 2 r/c aircons. Gas log fire, workshop and tool shed

• 3 BRs, renovated inside & out; new cladding , facia & guttering • Updated bathroom, laundry & kitchen. New curtains & carpets • 3 living areas, gas ducted heating. Short walk to schools.

NERRENA SUPERB 10 ACRES WITH BUILDING PERMIT

LEONGATHA RETIREMENT LIVING- FOR PEACE OF MIND

POUND CREEK PARADISE IN POUND CREEK- 42 ACRES

DUMBALK IDEAL STARTER DAIRY FARM

• Well sheltered, current permit for house & shed, views • Sub-divided into two clean paddocks, 2 dams (one shared) • Power handy, excellent fencing, stockyards, new windbreaks

• Level access into the home, light-filled kitchen/ dining /family room • Bright lounge , 2 BRs (main with WIR & large en suite,)2nd bathroom • Private covered patio; front gardens maintained by body corporate.

• Secluded , very special 42 acre retreat, views of Anderson's Inlet • 6 paddocks, shelter belts; tree-filled gully, 2 creeks, 2 dams • Brand new 4BR home, 2 living zones, high star energy rating

• 194 acres (plus river frontage) 42 paddocks, excellent laneways • 14 unit double- up dairy, lge. hay/ machinery sheds, great stockyards • Comfortable 5 BR/ 2 bathroom home, 2 living rooms, renovated kitchen

$195,000 Sole agent

$235,000 Sole agent

$270,000 Sole agent

$280,000

NEW LISTING

$285,000 Sole agent

Insight

$330,000 Sole agent

$720,000 Sole agent

$5,500 per acre Sole agent

insightrealestate.com.au

Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

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Better than new L

round on the terrific covered alfresco deck, straight off the family room. The home has three spacious bedrooms, the master complete with walkthrough-robes and smart en suite. Other features include ducted natural gas heating, remote double garage with internal access, fresh water tank with pump, established garden beds, lockable under house storage and concrete apron for extra vehicle parking. A fully enclosed backyard has side gate access and room for a large shed. Great secure playing for children too, with plenty of lawn areas to roam around in. This pristine home is in a wonderful location surrounded by other quality properties. Highly recommended as all the hard work has been done, it is suitable for a variety of purchasers including families, young executives and retirees. Simply move in and enjoy.

ESS than four years old, this quality built, immaculate family home is sure to impress. It is tastefully finished with attractive colour themes and has practical floating floorboards in high traffic areas. It is ideally located within close proximity to schools and park reserves and is on a more than generous 1047 m2 allotment. A light filled open family room has been designed for easy living and entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen features plenty of roll out drawers, cupboards and bench space, large stainless steel gas stove, range-hood and large pantry. Stylish pendant lights feature over a long island bench. The adjoining dining and lounge areas enjoy views over future designated parkland, which gives a semi-rural effect. Entertain family and friends all year

LEONGATHA 31 Chamberlain Drive Insight Real Estate 5662 2220

$355,000

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Mirboo North

POSITION, POSITION, POSITION!

SIMPLY ENJOY

? ? ?

Neat as a pin 2 BR unit, BIRs, spacious open plan Outdoor/indoor entertaining areas, single garage Veggie patch, neat gardens, 400m from Safeway

11/2 Conway Street, Leongatha $269,000 2

OFI: SUN, July 13, 11.00-11.30am EDWARDIAN ON JEFFREY

? Recently renovated home close to main St and park Ducted gas heating, RC/AC, new bthrm, large rumpus room ? ? New external cladding, single garage, dbl carport

21 A'Beckett Street, Leongatha $280,000 3

LOCAL GIFT ICON FOR SALE

IF YOU LIKE COUNTRY LIVING

? ? ?

Well established with excellent & stable return figures SO!Me carries a range of accessories, clothing & giftware On offer - business plus the opportunity to gain the freehold

57 Bair Street, Leongatha

6-8 Bacon Avenue, Koonwarra $595,000 5

WITH A VIEW & JUST LIKE NEW

SHED LOVERS DREAM

? ? ?

4 Burrows Way, Leongatha NEW PRICE $415,000 +

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

Large 1128m2 Flat Block. Walking distance to local schools & Sporting facilities Ideal for a growing family or those wanting space or a lge Shed

Lot 8 Tilley Court, Leongatha $189,000

A RURAL HAVEN

Well maintained 4 bedroom home in a quiet court location ? 2 livings areas, timber kitchen, ducted heat, RC/AC & SFH ? Flat block with side access, great for the boat or caravan ?

12 Clinton Court, Leongatha $435,000 Sole Agent

RARE FIND

ITS ALL HERE JUST WAITING

Renovated home, 3 BRs, study, open plan kitchen/family Large living area/billiards room with gas log fire heating Lge front patio, paved area at rear & remote single garage

6 Ridgeway Street, Leongatha 3 REDUCED $280,000

? Near new home in quiet location ? Open plan living, RC Air, BIR's, Master with ensuite & WIR Double glazed windows, outdoor entertaining & double garage ?

2/3 Cambridge Court, Leongatha 3 $399,000

Full of character this home has loads of old world charm ? 3 BRs, modern kitchen, open plan living & rumpus room ? Rearlaneaccess&theshedofallshedswithabar&SFheating ?

$287,000 Sole agent

THE PERFECT PACKAGE!

9 Young Street, Leongatha 4

Four BRs, large lounge, RC/AC & wood heating ? Baltic pine boards, new Colorbond roof ? Dble carport, LU shed, rear lane access, 1350m2 block ?

5 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha $299,000 PLUS

Lge family home on 5080m2 block, 3 living areas, 2 baths ? Open plan, BIRs, granite bench tops, central OFP, RC AC ? Dble garage/shed, estab. gardens, popular Koonwarra ?

$22,500 + SAV + Fittings

4 BR home plus study, open living, excellent storage Spacious rumpus/home theatre with adjoining deck Dble garage with access into the rear yard for a shed

OFI: SUN, July 13, 12.00-12.30pm WHO NEEDS A CAR?

Beautiful Hardiplank home set on 2 acres of gardens Open plan living, RC Air, BIR's, SFH, cathedral ceilings Full length bullnose verandas, lock up garage & orchard

1936 Yarragon – Leongatha Rd, Hallston $299,000 3 1

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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Commercial freehold

TOCKDALE and Leggo is proud to offer this prime commercial freehold located on the South Gippsland highway at the entrance of Leongatha. This property offers ultimate exposure for a multitude of businesses. The building is approximately 400m2 in size and a brick veneer construction. There are two large function rooms, two offices, a complete kitchen, two toilets and a double lock up garage with roller door. The property boasts

dual street frontages with a large area for off street parking accessed from Shingler Street.

Properties with this position and potential rarely become available. This property will be

auctioned on site at noon on Saturday, 26 July. Inspections are strictly by appointments.

LEONGATHA 52 Anderson Street Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Michael Hanily 5662 5800/ 0417 311 756

Auction

MORTGAGEE SALE 81 BRADLEY AVENUE, VENUS BAY All about your agent M

OST people who are planning to buy or sell their home use a licensed real estate agent – with the aim of getting the best advice possible and, at sale time, the best price.

ALE5200031

Ideally located within the quiet coastal township of Venus Bay, this large vacant residential allotment of approx. 716sqm is situated in the prime '1st Estate' location. Conveniently located only 1.7km approximately from the local shop and 2.7km approximately from Beach No. 1, the only local beach typically patrolled over the summer months. The generous dimensions of this site could lend itself to numerous house designs (S.T.C.A.). Call us now for more information...

$75,000

Contact Daniel Lawrie or Robb Lawrie on 5663 7111

Venus Bay Office

133 Jupiter Boulevard

5663 7111

There’s another very good reason to use a licensed agent: they are trained professionals working in a profession highly regulated for your protection. The Victorian Government has a licensing system with numerous requirements for licensed real estate agents. To become a licensed real estate agent in Victoria and buy or sell property you must have a sound understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements involved in real estate transactions. In regional Victoria many agents are multi-skilled – they not only understand the requirements of selling property in major towns, they are also versed in selling rural properties. Extensive training is undertaken to become either a licensed estate agent or an agent’s representative. A licensed estate agent can own or manage an estate agency and conduct auctions, while an agent’s representative is employed by a licensed estate agent and may work in

sales or property management. The REIV is registered to provide both qualifications. In addition, REIV members must abide by a code of ethics and undertake continuing education to maintain their membership. Agents operate across a range of specialist areas. It includes agents, who operate in residential or commercial real estate, property managers and buyers’ agents. Many sellers who are planning to list their own property will visit their nearest agent. However, when choosing an agent, it’s important to check their local reputation. Speaking with family, friends and neighbours provides you with information on the experience they have had with local agents. Seeking advice from people you trust is an important source of information and can be just as valuable as an agency’s advertising or their website. So if you are selling your home and buying a new one, or even venturing into the housing market for the first time this year, make sure the estate agents you are dealing with are properly licensed, belong to the REIV and have a strong local reputation.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - PAGE 31

National Diabetes Week GP your first point of call DOCTORS are better equipped than ever to curb the alarming epidemic of type two diabetes in Australia Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash recently launched the latest edition of the guidelines designed to assist GPs more effectively diagnose and manage diabetes, produced by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in partnership with Diabetes Australia. Type two diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, with more than 200 Australians developing type two diabetes every day. GPs are the first point of call for many Australians experiencing health concerns and are in the best position to manage this alarming epidemic. At the current rate of growth, it is estimated the number of people in Australia with type two diabetes will increase from around 950,000 today to over 2.5 million in 20 years, with the socially disadvantaged twice as likely to develop

the disease. RACGP president Dr Liz Marles said more than 83 per cent of the Australian population sees a GP at least once a year, placing Australian GPs at the forefront of prevention, diagnosis and the systematic management of this serious

and complex condition. “It is possible to prevent or delay the onset of type two diabetes through the implementation of simple lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight through a nutritious diet and increased activity,” she said. “If left undiagnosed or

poorly managed, type two diabetes can have serious health implications including blindness, limb amputation, kidney disease, heart attacks, stroke and early death. “Early detection and optimal management of patients with the disease is critically linked to improved

health outcomes and ultimately, survival.” “These guidelines are a vital resource for GPs, providing up-todate information and recommendations on how best to prevent and manage type two diabetes in the general practice setting.”

Taking action: exercise is essential to preventing diabetes. Consult your GP for further tips. Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/

July 13-19, 2014

National Diabetes Week Bass Coast Health National Diabetes Week will be running from the 13-19th of July 2014. Diabetes is a chronic health condition with serious side effects. By 2011/12 Diabetes was more than twice as common in Australia as it was in 1989-90. According to a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 2011/12 Diabetes affected 4.2% of all Australians (or around 1 million people) and 16% of Australians aged over 65. It also noted that Diabetes is more common in country areas than in major cities.

Local health professionals (Diabetes Educators, Dietitians and Podiatrists) from Bass Coast Health will be available at Wonthaggi Plaza on Thursday 17 July from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.

Ready to serve: the diabetes team at Gippsland Southern Health Service, from left, Christine van Boxtel, Andrea Curtis, Barbara McRae and Nicole Kellow.

You are welcome to come along with any questions or you can have a risk assessment done for Type 2 Diabetes with one of your local diabetes health professionals. There will also be information about the 'Life! Program' a new program for the prevention of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke. Of the 1 million Australians' with Diabetes, 848,000 have Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Week this year will focus on the awareness and prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. There will be plenty of information in the media during the week. BAS3330059

Look after yourself...see us Your local access point

Advice just for you They can help people newly diagnosed with prediabetes, type one and type two diabetes, gestational diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy. Specialised services also available include the DAFNE Program (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating), insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. The team is working closely alongside other healthcare professionals including dietitians, GPs and endocrinologists to provide a co-ordinated approach to diabetes self-management.

Abbott - Freestyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System

$44.95 each

Available till July 16, 2014

Pharmacist in store daily with great advice

Podiatrist available Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday

The professional team at LEONGATHA HEALTHCARE proudly continue to offer the very successful Diabetes Life! Program to the community (for those at risk of developing diabetes)

Our other specialised services include: Skin Cancer Clinics (Weekly) Travel Advice & Vaccinations (Inc Yellow Fever) CASA Pilot Medicals Health Assessments Co-ordinated Veterans Care

Chronic Disease Management QUIT Courses ACCESS Youth Clinic Life Coaching – change your lifestyle to reduce the risk of preventable diseases

PLUS SAME DAY ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE PHONE: 5662 2201 Bulk Billing Concession Card Holders & Under 16's HOURS: 8am-6pm Monday to Friday 9am-12pm Saturday www.leongathamedical.com.au

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THE team of credentialed diabetes educators at Gippsland Southern Health Service is now available for advice and support.

SPECIAL

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Bugsy arrives in Foster Great Oz: Alyssa gave a great rendition of The Wizard of Oz in the play performed to parents and friends at the Welshpool and District Primary School assembly.

Wizard play a hit WELSHPOOL and District Primary School students performed their own version of

The Wizard of Oz at their last school assembly for the term. The students from grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 called their play The Wacky

AUBREY Evelyn Lethbridge was born at Leongatha Hospital on July 2. She is the second child for Vince Lethbridge and Rebecca Fraser of Korumburra, and is pictured with brother BayliJack, 7.

Wizard of Oz. The students also travelled to Prom Country House in Foster to perform to residents.

WILLIAM Kaye Land was born to Ned and Chantelle of Korumburra on June 26 at Leongatha Hospital. He is a brother for Jason, 6, and Natasha, 3.

• OBITUARY

Accomplished in many ways DR KEN Runciman, who had a multi-faceted career as a primary school teacher, tertiary teacher, psychologist and director of homes for children, has died after a long, debilitating but courageous struggle against Parkinson’s Disease, aged 83. Born on April 25, 1931, in Leongatha, Kenneth Frederick Runciman was the first of Fred and Gladys’ (Gostelow) three children. Later Graeme Runciman and Bev Hanley (Runciman) would follow. His father was awarded the British Empire Medal for service to the local community and in that capacity among others he was the model that his elder son emulated in a long professional and community life. Ken finished his primary schooling at Dumbalk before continuing at Leongatha High School, where he started in Year 9. He achieved well in his secondary schooling, performed with distinction as an athlete and became head prefect in a delayed Year 12. The delay was a consequence of Leongatha High School having no Year 12 course available in 1949, so he went unhappily to Melbourne High School for a

year, boarded in Caulfield, then returned for a final year to Leongatha when a Year 12 curriculum was offered for the first time. Ken entered Melbourne Teachers’ College in 1951 and he subsequently taught for several years in Gippsland rural schools including Dumbalk North, Carrajung and Middle Tarwin before seeking Melbourne appointments that would enable him to undertake university studies. As for many primary education colleagues, his tertiary education program became a long and arduous history of part-time, eveningorientated study. It was during this time that Ken met Edna Nicoll, a home economics teacher from Hoddle, near Fish Creek, at a dance in Meeniyan (where Ken played the squeeze box in the band), before marrying her in January 1959. She became his soul mate and constant support for 55 years. After working as an educational officer for the ABC, Ken followed his passion for psychology and in the early 1960s he became a psychology and guidance officer with the Education Department of Victoria. In 1968 he became a lecturer and later head of department in special education at Melbourne State College of Victoria. Under his direction the

• Dr Ken Runciman. department grew from a small course to a program for more than 300 students, while his own postgraduate qualifications grew to include an honours diploma in psychology and a Master of Education. Ken was also significantly involved in the Frankston Rotary Club where he coordinated, and hosted, with Edna, many overseas students. In 1979 Ken went to Ohio State University, US, to begin his doctoral program, taking Edna and his three children with him. The family returned to Australia after a year and in 1983 gained his PhD. Back home, the State College of Victoria was making the transition to university status. In the rationalisation turmoil he took the opportunity to change direction, becoming an adviser to primary schools. In 1985, the board of Menzies Homes for Children

in Frankston was looking for a director to oversee the radical changes it wanted to make to its program of care for children in need. Ken was the perfect fit. For the next 15 years he fulfilled the role of managing, developing and gathering community and corporate support for the school-age children and adolescents around the area. Two years after retirement in 1999, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his services to children, education and the community. He had, indeed, become his father’s son. Ken was always of gentle nature but never frail, rational but never inhumane, tough-minded but never harsh, purposeful but never ruthless. He will be remembered for his decency, his concern for the welfare of others, his loyalty and his sense of humour. Ken sang with the Frankston Uniting Church choir. He was a passionate supporter of sports, in particular the Richmond Football Club. He also enjoyed travel and word games, and his loving family. Edna, his children Meredith, Sally and Wesley, his five grandchildren and his extended family, remained always at the centre of a most fondly remembered life. Ken died on May 25, 2014.

FROM the mean streets of New York 1929 to the mean streets of Foster 2014, Bugsy Malone is about to arrive in town. Bugsy, a man about town living in the dangerous streets of the prohibition era 1920s, finds himself in the middle of a gang war between Fat Sam Stacetto and Dandy Dan fighting over control of the illegal sarsaparilla trade and the speakeasies. Bugsy’s story comes to life on stage as 47 local youngsters get to play at being adults in the hilarious

spoof of gangster movies that has become the musical, Bugsy Malone. Foster Amateur Music and Drama Association will be staging this sparkling show, chock full with delightful music, quirky dialogue and lots of action, at the Foster Arts Centre between Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 19. It’s ideal school holiday entertainment designed to appeal to older generations as well as kids. Shows start at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, and there are matinées at 2pm on both Saturdays as well as Sunday, July 13.

Ticket prices are $28 for adults, $22 concession (seniors, pensioners, students aged over16) or $15 for children under 16. There are group concessions at $22 each for 10 or more people and a $75 family ticket is available with seats for four people (maximum of two adults) with any extra children being admitted for $10 each. Tickets are on sale at Main Street Revelations in Foster or by phoning 0435 535 867. A full cast list, further information and booking forms can be found via www. famda.org.au.

At rehearsal: ready to star in Bugsy Malone is Taliya Barker (left) of Rockenspiele fame who plays Bugsy Malone’s girlfriend, Blousey Brown. Third from the right is Leuca Maclean, the hero, Bugsy. The amazing costumes and spectacular set are under wraps until opening night, Friday, July 11.

Just the Ticket

WONTHAGGI Union Community Arts Centre together with HIT Productions, is excited at presenting Just The Ticket on Saturday, August 2 at 8pm.

“So here I am – with the same dream and the same rucksack, but with 30 years of extra baggage!” Meet Susan: she’s scatty, chatty and in a league of her own. Life may have left her friends looking forward to their next facelift, the arrival of grandchildren, or a shred of gossip about the neighbours, but Susan dreams of escape. To hell with middle age. She’s off to relive the fun of her younger years. Eccentric, clumsy and unwaveringly optimistic, for Susan the only way forward is back. She wants to feel alive again, to be on the edge – and preferably, seated at the bar. She packs her bag and heads to Sydney to retrace the steps of a holiday she took with friends years ago. Determined to have as much fun as in her 20s, Susan’s adventures lead her back to old ground, but is it like old times? With a cocktail in hand and an eye on the barman, she sips, slurps and tumbles

her way through a hilarious journey of rediscovery. This heart warming and achingly funny piece will have you reaching for your boarding pass and wondering, where shall I go next? “I’m living it. Whatever it is. Not just existing – living. There’s a big difference. Don’t sip it. Drink it.” Just The Ticket is written by West End and Broadway playwright Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow,

Duets), whose work has been translated into 27 languages and performed in over 40 countries. This brand new production, starring Mandi Lodge (Menopause The Musical IN CONCERT, Dumped!, Busting Out!), is the play’s first performance outside Sydney. Book tickets at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club by phoning 5672 1083. Adults $35 and concession $30. Bookings essential.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Market just blooming IT MIGHT be the school holidays, but if you’re a gardener, there’s no such thing as time off. There’s always something that needs planting or pruning. If you find roses a prickly plant to tackle, join the market-goers at the Coal Creek Farmers Market, Korumburra, this Saturday and learn the art of pruning the roses from an expert. Stan Nieuwesteeg from Kurinda Rose Nursery will be making an appearance

on the community stage at 10.15am to demonstrate where, how and when to cut back your colourful and fragrant friends, to get a blooming fabulous show in spring. You might’ve already visited their picturesque nursery and farm in the hills between Warragul and Lardner where Stan and Marjoliijn have 24 acres dedicated to roses. It’s taken over 20 years to develop a range of this size, but with more than 40’ years experience growing roses for the wholesale

and retail market, Stan certainly knows what it takes. The nursery specialises in hybrid tea, floribunda, climbing and old fashioned roses. Plants are grafted onto multiflora rootstock and field grown for two years, then dug in winter, and sold as barerooted plants or potted up for spring/summer sales. The nursery stocks over 150 varieties that are well suited to Gippsland and all the roses sold at the nursery are grown on the farm. Every year, new

release varieties are trialed and the best are added to their growing list. Stan attends many of the local farmers markets in Gippsland, including Koonwarra, Inverloch, Traralgon, Warragul and this Saturday at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market. His pruning demo will start just after Meredith from Grow Lightly chats about vegetables at 10am. Catch other local growers, producers and makers with their fresh and delicious offering from 8am to 12.30pm at the Coal Creek

car park in Korumburra. There’s a park for the kids and tasty treats to try and buy. Stock up on supplies for the holidays, and learn a thing or two, in a

pretty gum tree setting. Kurinda Rose’s gardens are open to nursery visitors during November and December. Kurinda Rose Nursery

is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and most weekends 10am to 4pm. Please phone before visiting to confirm opening hours on 5623 6827.

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Battle of the Bands FREEZA offers young people into music, particularly those into making it, an amazing opportunity to strut their talent on stage in front of their peers. The local heat of the Battle of the Bands competition is at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha on Saturday night, August 9. Organisers hope it will feature as many as four upcoming local bands all vying to make it to the regional final and if successful there, to the grand final play off at Push Over, an annual youth music festival. The FReeZA program is an innovative youth development program that provides opportunities for young Victorians aged 12-25 across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria to enjoy live band gigs, dance parties and other cultural, recreational and artistic events that are

drug, alcohol and smokefree in supervised and safe venues. The headline act already signed for the free event is punk rock garage band Rockenspiel comprised of seasoned performers and award winning sisters Maddie and Talia and friend Kate, who are keen to get their music out there. This is an event supported at all levels of government but with youth coordinators doing all the considerable work in the lead up to and on the big nights. Battle of the Bands posters are up all over the district and particularly in Leongatha. Event organisers are keen to hear from any unsigned band, duo or solo artists. This could be their launch pad to stardom and to experience the thrill of performing to revellers screaming, clapping and cheering along.

The audience will enjoy a unique opportunity to listen to young and upcoming local talent in a fully supervised and safe environment.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, contact Mark Brookes on 0438 204 437 or email him at mark.brookes@ucgipps. org.au.

Coal Creek FARMERS’ MARKET ROSE PRUNING, LOCAL FARE AND FUN. THIS SATURDAY

8AM-12.30PM All the most delicious ingredients from around the region are here, ready for you to turn them into hearty winter fare.

10.00am –Veg growing tips with Meredith from Grow Lightly. 10.15am – Rose pruning workshop with Stan Nieuwesteeg from Kurinda Rose Nursery There'll be organic bread, fresh fish, vegies, free-range eggs, meat, chutneys, wines, seedlings and lots more local goodies.

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Farming Insight

Competitive: Gippy Milk has put its hat in the ring in a bid to attract suppliers by offering a bold opening milk price of $6.13Kg/milk solids.

LONGWARRY Food Park/Gippy Milk has made a bold bid to attract more suppliers by setting its 2014/15 opening milk price at $6.13 Kg/milk solids. Included in the price is a Spring Bonus initiative that will see Gippy suppliers rewarded with a one cent per litre premium for milk supplied in the months of September, October, November and December. Gippy Milk managing director Rakesh Aggarwal said the opening price was in line with the company's commitment to reward its suppliers with the best deal the market would allow. “When dairy farmers look at the bottom line, they should be in no doubt that Longwarry Food Park is the best financial option for them,”

he said. “Spring Bonus is the first such incentive in industry designed to make you more money when it is cheapest to produce milk.” As always, the opening price is a single price system with no pre-set targets to be achieved. Other key announcements in the opening price statement were: An improved quality parameter system that is less punitive and designed to benefit farmers. Contination of the popular Productivity Incentive levels for the coming season. LFP will calculate and pay Productivity Incentive in full, on a monthly basis to assist with farmer cashflow. Gippy will continue the Volume Table Rates and Zone-based Rebate

Table,which is among the most price effective collection rates in the industry. A rebate of 40 per cent of Herd Test costs will be paid at year’s end. Mr Aggarwal said Gippy is offering a premium price for milk to help it meet product demand inAsia and the Middle East. “All our expansion projects have been completed and products are being shipped globally”,he said. “Our business is in a strong position and focussed on exports, so we would like to gain more milk to fulfil ever increasing demand from our global customers.” Anyone interested in becoming a Gippy supplier should call milk supply manager Jamie Serong on 0403 360 540.

Which grass is right? DAIRY farmers will soon be more informed when selecting the right perennial ryegrass to grow on farm profit, thanks to new research by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). DEPI principal dairy scientist Dr Joe Jacobs said DEPI and Dairy Australia have launched a range of new research projects to improve home grown feedbase and feeding practices on dairy farms. “Managing the components of a dairy farm’s feedbase is a key driver of profit in the dairy farm business, yet many producers lack the resources and knowledge required to select the best ryegrass cultivars to maxi-

mise the growth and profit of their feed supplies,” Dr Jacobs said. “DEPI and Dairy Australia recently allocated $5.4 million towards a new three year research project to determine which perennial ryegrass cultivars perform best in different environments in Victoria. “This will include new field experiments that will evaluate the various ryegrass cultivars for their total and seasonal dry matter production, nutritive characteristics and persistence. “In turn, the economic pros and cons of integrating purchased feeds with farm grown feed will also be explored to help farmers identify the cost benefits and risks to their on farm feed supplies.” The research also seeks to investigate the impact

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variable water supplies have on the persistence of different perennial ryegrass cultivars. “Results from this research will then be used in conjunction with data from leading seed companies and other parallel research projects in New Zealand and Ireland to identify which cultivars best suit particular environments and dairy systems,” Dr Jacobs said. Dr Jacobs said the projects will support dairy farmers to make more informed decisions about home grown feedbase selections. “Home grown feedbase is still the cheapest source of feed for the dairy industry. However, there are currently well over 40 different perennial ryegrass cultivars to choose from which makes it hard for farmers to choose the right cultivar,” Dr Jacobs said. “Information gathered from this research will enable dairy farmers to make more informed decisions about perennial ryegrass selections which, as farmers know, are a key component of profitability as feed costs are 50 per cent or more of the total cost of running a dairy farm.”

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Farming Insight World of farming reveals opportunities THINK of farming in India, and many people may think of rice and spices. But there is much more to the local agricultural scene, as Nuffield scholar Emma Germano discovered. The Mirboo North vegetable farmer is now touring the world inspecting agriculture in countries as diverse as Qatar, Turkey, France.

She is researching global export opportunities for vegetables and other primary produce. Back home, Ms Germano is the business development and operations manager for Germano Produce, a family business supplying cauliflower and cabbage crops for the Australian eastern seaboard fresh market and Woolworths Australia. “In India we started in the

south of the country seeing dairy, coconuts, nutmeg, coffee, banana, poultry, spices and aromatics,” she said. “In the north we saw sweet corn for export, a fish farm, and met with some Australian Government agencies to discuss joint ven-

tures in research and development. “We also saw a model of collaborative farming that is being used to help farmers in India living below the poverty line.” In Qatar, she studied the Australian live export trade

in sheep and cattle to the Middle East. “We visited a slaughterhouse and abattoir with feedlot. We also saw the fish, fruit and vegetable, and livestock markets, as well as a greenhouse growing flowers in the desert,” Ms Germano said.

“We met with Hassad foods to discuss food security for Qatar and the government’s foreign investment abroad. This is something that has huge implications for agriculture in Australia.” In France, the scholars have learnt about subsidies and how collaborative farming organisations are using precision agriculture to decrease resource usage. “What I have learnt so far is that we face issues that are the same as agriculture around the world, as well as issues that are unique,” Ms Germano said. “Succession planning is a big issue in global agri-

culture, but not as we see it in Australia. “I have learnt about specific farming methods, though it’s obviously not important to us how to grow coconuts, for example. What is important though, is looking how to vertically integrate our farming business, how to market our by-products to increase our income and how to secure our markets by value adding.” Ms Germano will also explore The Netherlands and the United States of America, and has a further eight weeks of personal travel.

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Heavy heifers sell well THERE were approximately 1900 export and 100 young cattle penned for an increase of 330 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. The limited selection of young cattle consisted mostly of yearling heifers which sold to strong demand, as the heavy weights improved 14c/ kg. The 1100 steers and bullocks held a varied selection, with the better conditioned bullocks holding some very good quality for a winter yarding, while Friesian manufacturing steers were plainer in quality. Grown steers and Friesian manufacturing steers eased a few

cents, with quality a factor, while bullocks and crossbred manufacturing steers held firm. Heavy weight grown heifers continued to sell well, improving 2c/kg. Most weights and grades were represented in the cows, with the light and medium weights falling 6c to 11c, while the heavy weights sold firm to 4c/kg cheaper. Heavy weight bulls gained 2c/kg. Yearling steers were very limited again, with those few suited to the trade selling to a top of 213c/kg. Yearling heifers showing good finish sold from 172c to 209c/kg. Grown steers showing good finish made between 200c and 218c, with the leaner drafts between 185c and 206c/ kg. Well-finished bullocks sold between 200c

and 222c, with the leaner drafts from 180c to 196c/ kg. Heavy weight bullocks weighing in excess of 750kg made from 187c to 206c, while wellfinished heavy weight grown heifers sold from 164c to 194c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 163c and 170c, with the crossbred portion between 170c and 200c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 100c and 125c, while heavy weight cows made mostly from 117c to 155c/kg. Most heavy weight bulls sold from 167c to 192c/kg.. The next sale draw July 9 and 10: 1. Landmark, 2. SEJ, 3. David Phelan, 4. Alex Scott, 5. Elders, 6. Rodwells.

BULLOCKS 15 G. & N. Hade, Glengarry North 585kg 221.6 18 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 683kg 215.6 7 E.L. & A.M. Deppler, Yinnar South 571kg 215.0 1 S. Jenkins, Korumburra 575kg 215.0 7 D. Goodwin, Wulla Wullock 550kg 215.0 12 J. Towns, French Island 617kg 214.2 STEERS 13 R.J. & A.R. McRae, Tarwin South 486kg 218.0 16 E.L. & A.M. Deppler, Yinnar South 514kg 215.6 2 Kemp & McDonald, Foster 452kg 215.0 1 Cloverlea Park, Foster 545kg 214.2 1 D. & M. Robertson, Tarwin Lower 460kg 212.6 11 W.L. & K.L. Alexander, Mirboo 534kg 212.2 COWS 1 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 405kg 170.0 1 T. & G. Cashin, Leongatha South 365kg 150.0 1 S. Lardner, Mirboo 710kg 150.0 3 K.W. & R.F. Battersby, Korumburra 636kg 150.0 6 R.J. & C.M. McGill Family Trust, Kongwak 679kg 148.6 1 J. Milnes, Wonthaggi 530kg 148.2 HEIFERS 18 R.G. Bailey, The Gurdies 429kg 208.6 1 D. Schnoor, Laverton 490kg 205.0 1 S. Jenkin, Korumburra 430kg 200.0 1 A.C. & L.A. Mitchell, Leongatha 340kg 200.0 5 R.F. & B.J. Fox, Boolarra 557kg 193.6 1 D. James, Yarram 350kg 192.0 BULLS 1 W. Rendall, Yarram 920kg 191.6 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 850kg 185.6 1 Wilkin Nominees, Koorooman 970kg 185.0 1 L.C. & C.A. Robertson, Leongatha 775kg 184.6 1 Woodleigh Park, Woodleigh Vale 1015kg 180.0 1 S. & A. Blundy, Tarwin Lower 820kg 177.6

David Piggin 0418 553 016 David Heiser 0413 937 647 www.sej.com.au

STE3810647

$1297.84 $1474.46 $1228.57 $1236.25 $1182.50 $1321.79 $1060.65 $1108.99 $972.88 $1167.39 $977.96 $1133.34 $688.50 $547.50 $1065.00 $955.00 $1009.24 $785.46 $895.24 $1004.50 $860.00 $680.00 $1078.35 $672.00 $1762.72 $1577.60 $1794.50 $1430.65 $1827.00 $1456.32

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA

1000

CATTLE

1000

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 Starting at 10am ENTRIES INCLUDE: A/C LIONEL HOLDINGS (PROPERTY LEASED) 68x68 Angus cows with Limo and 56 Angus calves (8/4 31/5) at foot. Calves marked and vaccinated 5 in 1. Not rejoined. Cows from 1st calf to mature sound mouth. To be sold in age groups. 25 Angus steers, 15 months yard weaned, Decotomax, Multimin, Cobalife 23/4/14. (SEJ) A/C G & T McCOLL, MARDAN 35 Angus & Angus Hereford x steers, 9/10 months 2 x 5 in 1, weaned and Paramectined 8 weeks ago. (SEJ) A/C T JOHNSTON, STONY CREEK 20 Charolais Angus x mixed sex, 9 months, weaned and drenched 1 month. (SEJ) A/C DANIEL MACLEOD, HEDLEY 30 AA steers, 9-10 months 20 AA heifers, 9-10 months By Langi Kai Kai Bulls. 2 x 7 in 1 vacc, drenched. Weaned 15/5/14. (LANDMARK) A/C LAUREL TRUSCOTT, TOORA 6 x 6 cows & calves, 3rd-4th calvers By Langi kai Kai Bulls 6 cows springing to above bulls. (LANDMARK) A/C I & D BELL, TARWIN LOWER 15 Angus steers. 10-12 month, weaned. Yancowinna Blood. (SEJ) 5655 1677 5662 2291 5662 4388 5662 4033 5658 1894 David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd. 5662 3523 5655 1133 0429 050 349

SOUTH GIPPSLAND ASSOCIATED AGENTS

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Up close: Emma Germano meets a dairy cow in India. A cow will typically produce 15 litres of milk in two milkings, earning the farmer 38 rupees per litre, just above the product cost of 33 rupees. That equates to a profit of about 10 Australian cents per litre. All milk is sold within three hours of milking and distributed within a five kilometre radius of the farm.

A/c DF & TM Heiser 675 Millar Road, Yanakie. Monday July 28, at 11am Outside Vendors welcome.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 GARDENING BOOKS. Approx 30. Good condition. Hard & soft cover books. $50. Ph. 5655 2558. COOKING BOOKS. Approx 30. Good condition. Hard & soft cover books. $50. Ph. 5655 2558. SNOW CHAINS. 14”-16”wheels. can send photo. $20. Ph. 0409 192 026. GERNI. Classic 100.2. used once. As new. $50. Ph. 5662 2912 SNOW CHAINS. In case. flexible cable. used once. $50. Ph. 5662 2342. SKI BOOTS. Size 9½ - 10. Plus boot carrier. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. SNOW CHAINS. Easy Fit. $45. Ph. 5662 3556. PRINTER CARTRIDGES. Canon Pixma 8. 4 brand new. Unopened. $50. ph. 0408 512 347. WATERBED. Queen size. $50. Ph. 0433 776 369. KIWI FRUIT. 1KG for $5. Ph. 0433 776 369. INFANT PORTACOT. Mothers choice brand. Good condition. can deliver to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $30. ph. 5952 2570. BABY CHANGE TABLE. Black melamine. With storage area underneath table. excellent condition. $20. ph. 5663 5439. INFANT HIGHCHAIR. Chicco brand. Good condition. Can deliver to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $30. Ph. 5952 2570. HAND PUMP. Double action. hardly used. Still in box. $10. Ph. 5662 5141. PENDANT LIGHTS. Ikea. White plastic. 28cm at base. classic look. required hard wiring. $10 for the 2. Excellent condition. ph. 5662 5141. TREATED PINE POLES. 5-6 inches diameter, two 3m, three 3.6m. $50 the lot. Leongatha. Phone 5662 4778. ANTIQUE CHAIRS. Colour teak stained wood. 2 dinning chairs. In good condition. $10 each. ph. 5663 5439. HEATER. Rinnai convector bottle gas. $40. Ph. 0427 726 577. JOLLY JUMPER. $30. Ph. 0417 147 227. BABY BJORN BABY CARRIER. Black & purple. Brand new. $50. Ph. 0417 147 227. SHOPPING BUGGY. Blue. Very good condition. $40. Ph. 0408 642 358. AQUARIUM/ACCESSORIES. 25L BluePlanet tank with pump. Thermometre, gravel, vacuum, water chemicals, disease treatments. $50. Ph. 0448 855 832.

CAT FEEDER. Releases dry cat food on demand. Coloured pale blue and clear. $10. Ph. 0448 855 832. HALL TABLE. Pine. Length 930mm. very good condition. $20. Ph. 0428 825 503. BAR STOOLS. 2 chrome with backs and white seats. $10. Ph. 0428 825 503. CUPBOARDS & DRAWERS. 8 cupboards and 10 drawers. $50. Ph. 5662 3650. FOOSBALL TABLE. 1320x62. unused gift. comes with 3 balls. $50. Ph. 0400 668 837. CARPET CLEANER. VAX Super II. $20. Ph. 0488 105 451. MATTRESS. King size. Cushion top. Spring coil. Plenty of years left. $50. Ph. 0400 668 837. GAS LOG FIRE. LPG. Real flame. includes double flue etc. $50. ph. 5662 2991. AQUARIUM. 4’ with stand, light, pump & heat. Excellent condition. $30. Ph. 5674 5555. FOOTBALL/SOCCER BOOTS. Adidas Elite. Black/white/performance green. Size 7. excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5674 3535. FOOTBALL/SOCCER BOOTS. Puma Esito Finale. White/black/gold. Size 5. Excellent condition.$50. Ph. 5674 3535. GLORY BOX CABINET. 1950s blonde wood. 3 drawers. 2 cupboards. Glass door display area. Good order. $40 ono. Ph. 5662 2570. CUT-OFF TABLE SAW. Ryobi 1400w. 26cm SGW blade. Excellent condition. $40. ph. 5672 2330. BIRD CAGE. Fancy design. 75cm h x 47cm d. A1 condition $30. Ph. 5672 2330. INFANT HIGH CHAIR. Chicco brand. Good condition. Can deliver to Leongatha or Wonthaggi. $40. Ph. 5952 2570. BABY CHANGE TABLE. $15. Ph. 5672 4665. CHILD’S ROCKING HORSE. $15. Ph. 5672 4665. COMPUTER MONITOR. LG. 19”. Cordless keyboard& mouse plus rec. $50. Ph. 5662 4328. YUCCA PLANTS. 5.2ft and 6 inches. $9 each or $45 for the lot. Ph. 5662 5419. CORRUGATED IRON. 10x6”sheets. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. PLASTIC DRUMS. 200Ltr. 5 for $50. Ph. 5657 3291. ANTIQUE CHAIRS. Teak colour stained wood. 2 dinning chairs. Good condition. $15 each. Ph. 5663 5439.

public notices

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER CORPORATION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT SEWER Notice is hereby given under Section 175 of the Water Act 1989 No. 80. South Gippsland Water intends to construct sewer works in and around the townships of Poowong, Loch and Nyora as part of the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme. Plans for the intended works are available for inspection at the Corporation’s Foster Ofﬁce during normal business hours. Persons wishing to lodge submissions concerning the intended works may do so, with submissions to be received on or before the 18th July 2014. Submissions should be lodged at South Gippsland Water’s Foster Ofﬁce, 14-18 Pioneer Street, Foster, or mailed to South Gippsland Water, PO Box 102, Foster VIC 3960. For general inquiries regarding this notice or the Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme please phone 1300 851 636. Notice given by,

public notices

WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AIR SCOURING PROGRAM Poowong, Loch & Nyora South Gippsland Water wishes to advise customers, that the Corporations program of air scouring will commence for the townships of:

POOWONG, LOCH & NYORA Monday 14th July - Monday 15th September 2014 between the hours of 9am and 3pm Regular air scouring improves water quality by removing particles that can coat the inside of the water reticulation system. Minor interruptions to the water supply will occur during the process and customers will be notiﬁed via information cards in their letterbox. Customers should be aware that brief periods of water discolouration could occur during the times of the ﬂushing process. By undertaking these works the Corporation aims to prevent random periods of long term water discolouration. We hope these works will only cause minimal inconvenience. For more information South Gippsland Water 1300 851 636

Philippe du Plessis Managing Director South Gippsland Water

Temporary Road Closure – Andersons Road Multinet Gas has engaged Comdain as the preferred contractor to undertake the construction of a new above ground gas installation at an existing site on Andersons Road as part of upgrade works at Murray Goulburn. To facilitate these works Comdain will be required to put in place a temporary road closure to allow critical works to take place along Andersons Road (see below). The closure of Andersons Road will take place on the 14/07/2014 between the hours of 10:00 – 16:00. A temporary trafﬁc diversion (see attached) will be in place throughout this time, and local access only will be allowed from Korumburra South Road. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

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OR PHONE :

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Enquiries: Ross O’Sullivan, Project Manager - M: 0409 041 408

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

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public notices

situations vacant

meetings LEONGATHA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

AGM WEST GIPPSLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY CORPORATION

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET 2014/2015 In accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1989 the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation gives notice that it has prepared a Budget for the financial year 1 July 2014 to 30 June, 2015, and that:

a) The Corporation Board will meet at 10.30am on Friday 1st August 2014 at the Bass Coast Shire Council, Wonthaggi, to formally adopt the Budget subject to the right of any person to make a submission as set out in this notice.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON Full Time Award winning building design company Beaumont Concepts is seeking an experienced draftsperson to join their Wonthaggi office. Candidates will possess relevant qualifications and ideally have experience in documentation of residential and commercial projects. The ability to prepare production drawings from beginning to end using Revit drafting program is advantageous. Applications close Monday 14th July 2014 Ashley Beaumont Beaumont Concepts PO Box 825 Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Email: ashley@beaumontconcepts.com.au Phone: 5672 5196

b) Copies of the budget are available for inspection

John Murrell CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LEONGATHA SQUASH CLUB REQUIRE PLAYERS FOR OUR SPRING COMPETITION STARTING

July 14 - A Grade July 16 - B Grade Contact 0418 998 222 www.leongathasquash club.com.au

situations vacant

situations vacant CASUAL DISTRIBUTION Deliver catalogues in your local area. Up to $150 per week for 8-14 hrs work. Call: 1300 663 161 www.pennymiller.com.au ASSISTANT milker and general farm worker, Kongwak, 26 s/o Herringbone shed, full time (every 2nd weekend off). Traineeship a possibility. Contact 5657-4229.

situations vacant

Experienced Driver Wanted A locally based transportation company is seeking a driver to join their team for its regular V/LINE service from Yarram to Melbourne on the South Gippsland route. The position is full time with regular weekend and shift hours on a rotating roster. At a minimum the successful candidate will require a current full heavy rigid licence. For more information contact the Operations Manager at the Leongatha Depot on telephone 5662 2891. Applications including resumé and details of licences held can be emailed to Leoops01@gmail.com or posted to W.R.L. 131 Parr Street, Leongatha 3953.

Boilermaker / Welder Burra Sheetmetal Pty Ltd, a part of the world leading air movement specialists Elta Group Asia Pacific, requires the services of a Boiler Maker / Welder in our busy and expanding Korumburra workshop. Trade qualifications and or experience whilst not essential would be an advantage, as the successful applicants will need to have the ability to work unsupervised and in a team and be able to read shop drawings to manufacture a large and varied quantity of parts. Above award wages will be offered and overtime is offered when available. This will be a pathway to an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for the right applicant. Written applications close 11/07/14 Burra Sheetmetal Pty Ltd Ph: 5658 1030 PO Box 111 Korumburra 3950

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited, community service agency. The agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged.

NEW & USED VEHICLE SALESPERSON An exciting opportunity has become available at South Gippsland’s home of Holden, Leongatha Holden. A dynamic and dedicated team member is required for a full time sales role. The duties will include working in all facets of our business. Whilst experience in vehicle sales would be highly advantageous; a self motivated person and willingness to learn will not be overlooked. Hours of employment will include some Saturday’s and the requirements to work outside normal business hours, however you will be rewarded with an attractive salary/commission structure. If you would like to join one of Gippsland’s largest employers in the motor industry please email through your resume and cover letter to: Mr Russell Hemming General Manager Leongatha Holden Russell.hemming@leongathamotors.com.au Applications via email are preferred. Applications close Friday 18th July.

Bass Coast Health Community Support Services Seek to recruit staff to the Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services program following the review of the direction of the treatment system. Commencing 1st September 2014

Remuneration will be based on the Health Professionals Award All current AOD staff are encouraged to apply AOD Counselling applicants are offered the opportunity to state the proportion of the EFT that they would prefer to obtain. This allocation of EFT breakdown will be determined by management to cover the specific contribution to the skills mix required to meet service delivery as outlined in the position description. Applicants are welcome to apply for a mixture of the roles. Enquiries and requests for Position Descriptions should be directed to Noel Sibly on 0449 949 123, via Reception on 5671 3278 or to Noel.Sibly@basscoasthealth.com.au. Applications need to include: 1. A cover letter 2. A current resumé, including the name and contact details of at least two recent professional referees. It is preferable if one of the referees is your current supervisor or senior manager 3. A separate statement addressing each selection criteria. The application can be emailed to Liz.Winterburn@basscoasthealth.org.au or submitted by post to: Liz Winterburn, HR Administrator BCH, 1 Back Beach Road San Remo Vic 3925 Applications close 12 noon Wednesday 16th July 2014

7.30pm Supper, tea & coffee provided All welcome

Rural Access Primary Health Services Program Counsellor (Part Time) Closing date 11th July, 2014 Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau

Annual General Meeting will be held

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12 noon at the Leongatha RSL downstairs dining room RSVP for catering purposes 5662 2111

South Gippsland Shire Council

Community Support Workers Casual positions $28.67-$30.30 per hour + super Korumburra and Mirboo North areas only Minimum completion or studying Certiﬁcate III in Home & Community Care or equivalent Enquiries to: Client Services Team Leaders on (03) 5662 9200.

Bush Reserves & Roadside Weed Control Ofﬁcer Casual position $27.78 per hour + super Undertake natural reserves maintenance & weed control works on Council’s roadsides Enquiries to: Chris Rankin, Biodiversity Ofﬁcer on (03) 5662 9200. Applications close Wednesday 16 July 2014. All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

accommodation WANTED mature age male seeking low cost accommodation, caretaker position, in rural area preferred. Ex. refs. Call Rob 0412-352064.

for lease FARM LEASE approx 210 acres, dairy cattle only. 5663-5286.

for sale AVIARY or hen house 1500 x 1500 x 900, $80. 5662-5645. BABY and toddler items. Cot and mattress $200, Baby Bjorn baby carrier $100, mattress rails $50, small beach tent $15. 5674-2747. FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry.$100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD for sale, 6x4 trailer load, split, $80. Free delivery Wonthaggi, Leongatha area. Ph: 0499099616.

Positions to be filled:

AOD Care and Recovery Worker 0.5 EFT AOD Counselling 1.7 EFT AOD Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse 0.4 EFT

Leongatha RSL Gold Room

UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy based in Leongatha:

UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.

at the Library Corporation Regional Support Centre, 65 Victoria Street, Warragul between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday, from branch libraries during their open hours and from the library website www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au

Written submissions under Section 223 of the Act on any proposal contained in the budget are invited and will be received up until 5pm, Wednesday 30th July, 2014. Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation, 65 Victoria Street, Warragul, 3820 or forward by email to ceo@wgrlc.vic.gov.au.

Thursday, July 24

CLERICAL SUPPORT / WARD CLERK 0.5 EFT / 32 hours per fortnight Permanent Part-time Gippsland Southern Health Service seeks applications for the above position. The successful applicant will provide support to the clinical staff in Inpatient Services at the Leongatha Hospital for a minimum of 4 shifts per week. Applicants should possess the following: • High level of communicative skills • Competent in Microsoft Office applications • Manage time effectively including working without direct supervision • Exercise discretion and confidentiality 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 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 Brendan Kellow on 5667 5503 to obtain an application kit or download from the website www.gshs.com.au. Applications close Friday 18th July 2014 and addressed to: Brendan Kellow Acting HR Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 Leongatha 3953

FRIDGE 410 litre 2 door. Goes well, good drinks fridge for garage, $75. Also Westinghouse 410 litre 2 door frost free fridge, very good cond, $250. Ph: 56682605 a/h. HAY: small squares, excellent quality, shedded, suitable for horses. New season, $10 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. 5664-1320. LOUNGE SUITE 2 seater couch and 2 recliner chairs, pale floral colours, excellent condition, $150. 0402-246765. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 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. VERTICALS, black, 6 x 1970 x 2100; 1 x 1750 x 2100, $600. 5662-5645.

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situations vacant

Our busy workshop on Phillip Island is looking for a

FULLY QUALIFIED MECHANIC The successful applicant should have a good eye for detail, good diagnostic/problem solving skills and a strong work ethic. This position is full time, you will be required to carry out workshop repairs and RACV patrol work. We offer above award wages. Please call 5952 2059 or email resumé to: ctcc@waterfront.net.au

rafﬂe results

for sale

MDU Football Netball Club results of reverse draw: 1st Team Fish, 2nd Ang Cannizo, 3rd Kurt Sinclair, Yani Zorzos, Lachie Findlay; 4th Barry Redmond and Lachie Findlay. Prize pool $8,500.

CHAINSAWS We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

SG CHEAPEST CARS

32358

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com

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

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

No other love is like Mum’s love.

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

HOUSE CLEANING, ironing. Phone Pam 56624332 or 0421-025545.

livestock BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

lost MISSING - large ginger SH cat, has white tip on tail. Wandered from A’Beckett Street three weeks ago. Generous reward offered for his return to new home. Ph: 0417-812737 or 0418392431.

Cherished mother of Cheryl (Gooch), Lynette (Hodges), Kaye and Robert. Loved and admired motherin-law of Doug and Blair. Treasured Nana of Brett, Scott and Isabella. Adored Great-Nan of Nicholas and Sarah.

FREE CAR REMOVAL

Total package valued at $41

agistment

Devoted wife of Mal (dec). Passed away surrounded by the love of her adored family, with the dignity and grace in which she lived her life.

Our family will be forever grateful to the doctors and staff of the Leongatha Hospital for the magnificent care and compassion given to our darling Mum.

CARAVANS for wrecking. Ph: 5664-4423 AH.

AGISTMENT or lease, 100 acres, Fish Creek, available August. Ph: 0438-350616.

FOLEY (nee Luxford) Sadie Lorraine. 27.09.1922 - 06.07.2014

Beloved sister of William (dec), Percival (dec), Glenda, Olive, Dawn, Fred and Julie.

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

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

deaths

NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.

garage sales

GARAGE SALE

bereavement thanks SHEA - Majella. Roma, Hagan, Amanda, Kerwin, Damian and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy, prayers, cards, visits, phone calls, flowers and cooking on the recent passing of Majella. Special thanks to Dr Leslie Chisholm, Dr Joel Fanning, local palliative and district nurses who cared for Majella. Sincere thanks also to Fr Peter Kooloos and Handley Funeral Services for their support.

wanted work wanted

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

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

in memoriam FARRAR - Jack. 7.7.2009 Always in my thoughts. I miss you every day. Ever loving wife Lily.

bereavement thanks MATTHIES - David. We would like to thank family and friends; the wonderful people in chemo and district nursing at GSHS; and Paul Beck and colleagues for kind wishes, cards, phone calls and support during his illness and on the loss of our husband and father. Heather Matthies and family.

FOLEY (Luxford) - Sadie. Loving sister of Dawn and Jack (dec). Beautiful auntie of Sue and Richard, Gary and Robyn, Janene and Barry, Peter, and families. Greatly missed by us all. Rest in peace. FOLEY (Luxford) - Sadie. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha 6.7.14. Loved and loving sister of Glenda. Brother-in-law of Colin. Fond aunty of Geoffrey, Yvonne, Russell and Phillip, and families. A link in our chain has been broken. FOLEY - Sadie. Loved and respected aunt of Geoffrey and Sandra. I was proud to be your nephew. Love Geoffrey. GILIAM - Jan. 31.3.1946 - 3.07.2014 Loving husband of Annie. Loving father of Kim and Tamara, Simone and Jeremy. Cherished Paké to Clea, Kyan, Jarrah and Rye. Forever in our hearts. GILIAM - Jan. 31.3.46 - 3.7.2014 Loved brother of Tilly, Charlie, Len, John, Ted, George, Bill, and their families. Wonderful memories of you and your sense of humour. GILIAM - Jan. 31.3.46 - 3.7.2014 Dear brother, brother-inlaw and uncle of Tilly and Fred, Rodney, Carolyn, Stella, Anna, Veronica and Stuart, and their families. Lovingly remembered.

Good luck Eleanor: Eleanor Patterson helped out with Sunday’s South Coast Athletics Cross Country Championships in Leongatha. It is just over a week until Eleanor leaves Australia to compete for her country in the high jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Eleanor is a member of South Coast Athletics and assisted in handing out medals to winners and placegetters. Eleanor is pictured with members of Leongatha Little Athletics who won trophies at the championships; back row from left, Merrin Giles, Gemma Caithness, Georgia Burns, Eleanor Patterson, Chloe Caithness, Tyler Richards, Paige Barry, Alfred Herbert. Front, from left, Max Carter, Lydia Giles, and Tennessee Crimp.

deaths GILIAM - Jan. A special brother and friend of Charlie and uncle to Leanne, Gaynor, and David, and their partners. Forever in our hearts. GILIAM - Jan. Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2014. Loved brother-in-law of Leny and Greg and dear uncle of Kylie, Chelsea and Meika. Will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Annie, Kim, Simone and families. GILIAM - Jan. Our Friend and cousin you will be sadly missed, never forgotten and forever in our hearts. All our love and thoughts to Annie and family.

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294 funerals FOLEY - A service to celebrate the life of Mrs Sadie Lorraine Foley will be held at our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Friday, July 11, 2014 commencing at 11.30am. A private interment will precede the above service.

Sjirk, Antje, Jan Evert, Annie and their families. SCHLOEMER - Wilfried Wilhelm (Wilf). 20.07.1935 - 01.07.2014 Formerly of ‘Bush Haven’ Meeniyan. Dearly loved husband of Greta. Much loved father of daughters Myra and Michelle. Loved stepfather of Sue. Loved Opa of Kade and Nyssa.

GILIAM - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Jan Giliam will be held at the Dakers Centre, Cnr Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on Thursday, July 10, 2014 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn cemetery.

A private funeral service has taken place as per Wilf’s wishes. WILLIAMS Stanley Seymour. 27.02.1924 - 06.07.2014 Passed away peacefully at Foster hospital. Dearly loved husband of Val. Father of Kerrie Giles and Sue Heron. Father-in-law of Michael Giles. Grandfather of Nathan and Michelle, William, Olivia and Maddi. Great grandfather of Darby. Loved and remembered always.

’Burra-Bena Giants mooted KORUMBURRA-BENA Football Netball Club may become the Giants to avoid clashing with their fellow Bulldogs, Phillip Island. The Alberton Football Netball League has had talks with both clubs as a result of ongoing concerns about the club’s players being difficult to distinguish on the ground. Korumburra-Bena has indicated it could consider changing its name and colours, with the Giants a possibility given no other Gippsland club had adopted the title. Phillip Island has been known as the Bulldogs since 1946. Alternatively, one of the clubs could adopt a clash jumper to standout on the ground. League president John Schelling said talks were still in the “infancy stage”. Phillip Island players wore an alternate strip during the match between the two sides at the weekend, at the request of the league. Phillip Island netballers wear pink bibs against Korumburra-Bena. “It’s hard for the umpires to distinguish and it’s hard to know who the crowd is barracking for,” Mr Schelling said. Dalyston now wears a green clash jumper when playing fellow Magpies, Toora.

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Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors WILLIAMS - A service to celebrate the life of Mr Stanley Seymour Williams will be held at the Christ Church (Anglican), Station Street, Foster on Friday, July 11, 2014 commencing at 2.30pm. A private interment will precede the above service.

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

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South Coast Athletics cross country THE South Coast Athletics Cross Country Club Championships were held at Mary MacKillop College on Sunday, July 6.

Under 6 Boys 1km: 1st Jimmy O’Neill (Wonthaggi LAC) 4.50.03min, 2nd Jake Marotta (Wonthaggi LAC) 4.51.33min, 3rd Max Sheahan (Leongatha Club Champion) 5.00.05min, 4th Isaac Bolge (2nd Leongatha Club Champion) 5.51.04min. Under 6 Girls 1km: 1st Amy Woolfe (Casey LAC) 5.23.84min, 2nd Tennesee Crimp (1st Leongatha Club Champion) 7.19.79min. Under 7 Girls 1km:1st Lydia Giles (Leongatha Club Champion) 5.04.19min, 2nd Chloe Giliam (Leongatha LAC) 5.08.01min. Under 8 Boys 1km: 1st Xavier Bolge (Leongatha Club Champion) 4.25.88min. Under 8 Girls 1km: 1st Paige Barry (Leongatha Club Champion) 5.32.61min, 2nd Madeline Herbert (Leongatha LAC) 6.27.53min. Under 9 Boys 1.5km: 1st Tyler Richards (Leongatha Club Champion) 6.44.87min,

2nd Harrisen Herbert (Leongatha LAC) 6.55.80min. Under 9 Girls 1.5km: 1st Chloe Caithness (Leongatha Club Champion) 8.04.30min, 2nd Nevada Crimp (Leongatha LAC) 8.13.29min. Under 10 Girls 1.5km: 1st Hayley Woolfe (Casey LAC) 6.34.90min, 2nd Georgia Burns (Leongatha Club Champion) 6.40.88min, 3rd Lily Caithness (2nd Leongatha Club Championship) 7.23.33min, 4th Alex Ritchie (3rd Leongatha Club Championships) 7.45.48min, 5th Charli Burns (4th Leongatha Club Championships) 8.14.81min. Under 11 Boys 2km: 1st Oliver Callcott (Invite) 8.22.40min, 2nd Jacob Wrigley (Leongatha Club Champion) 8.49.94min, 3rd Jack Murray (Traralgon) 9.09.54min, 4th Ryan Giliam (2nd Leongatha Club Championships) 9.12.30min, 5th Sullivan Herbert (3rd Leongatha Club Championships) 10.33.74min. Under 11 Girls 2km: 1st Merrin Giles (Leongatha Club Champion) 10.41.54min. Under 12 Boys 2km: 1st Alfred Herbert (Leongatha Club Champion) 8.31.14min, 2nd Angus Ritchie (Leongatha Club Championship)

9.42.20min. U/12 Girls 2km: 1st Hannah Giliam (Invite) 13.56.39min. U/13 Boys 3km: 1st Keiran Henning (Sale LAC) 11.41.27min, equal 2nd Hunter Lipscomb (Invite) and Ben Beischer (Invite) 12.14.91min. U/14 Boys 3km: 1st Brodie Anderson (Wonthaggi) 11.53.56min. South Coast U/14 Women 3km: 1st Rachel Aitken (South Coast) 16.11.54min. South Coast U/14 Men 3km: 1st Keiran Henning (Wellington) 11.41.27min, 2nd Hunter Lipscomb and Ben Beischer (equal South Coast Champions) 12.14.91min. South Coast U/16 Women 3km: 1st Imigen Langford (South Coast) 13.45.77min. South Coast U/16 Men 3km: 1st Brodie Anderson (South Coast) 11.53.56min. South Coast U/18 Men 5km: 1st Ed Beischer (South Coast) 19.17.20min. South Coast U/20 Men 5km: 1st Tom Beischer (Invite) 21.19.99min. South Coast Athletics Open Men 3km:1st Steve Munn (Invite) 23.14.42min. South Coast Athletics Masters Men 3km: 1st

Rob Gray (South Coast) 20.38.86min. South Coast Athletics Open Women 3km: 1st Nena Caithness (Invite) 18.29.83min, 2nd Colleen Herbert (Invite) 23.13.57min, 3rd Jill Munn (Invite) 29.59.86min. South Coast Open Women’s 6km: 1st Kylie Murray (Traralgon Harriers) 24.19.35min, 2nd Sarah Lewis (South Coast Club Champion) 27.07.20min, 3rd Natalie Giliam (Invite) 35.12.45min. South Coast Masters Women 6km: 1st Caroline Beischer (South Coast) 27.30.65min. South Coast Athletics Open Men 8km: 1st Dean Langford (South Cost) 33.12.37min, 2nd Justin Tilley (South Coast) 33.30.41min, 3rd Bill Barry (Invite) 36.14.09min, 4th Alfred Herbert (Invite) 40.03.53min. South Coast Athletics Masters Men 8km: 1st Ian Twite (Traralgon Harriers) 35.06.08min, 2nd John Lipscombe (South Coast Club Champion) 40.05.92min, 3rd Dane Herbert (Invite) 41.47.35min, 4th Steve Plumb (2nd South Coast Club Championship) 44.17.11min.

U14-16 South Coast Champions: left to right, Keiran Hen- U7 Girls Little Aths Champions, left to right: Chloe Giliam and Lydia Giles. ning, Rachel Aitken, Ben Beischer, Hunter Lipscomb.

U8 Little Aths Champions, left to right: Paige Barry, Xavier Bolge and Madeline Open 6km - 8km: left to right South Coast Champions, CaroHerbert. line Beischer, Kylie Murray, Sarah Lewis and Natalie Giliam.

U10 girls: Little Aths Champions left to right: Hayley Woolfe, Charli Burns, Lily Caithness, Georgia Burns and Alex Ritchie.

U11 Little Aths Champions, left to right: Merrin Giles, Oliver Callcott, Jacob Wrigley, Ryan Giliam and Sullivan Herbert.

U13-16: Little Aths Champions, left to right, Ben Beischer, Hunter Lipscomb, Jemma Caithness, Brodie Anderson and Keiran Henning.

U16- 20 : South Coast Champions, left to right: Tom Beischer (u/20) Ed Beischer (U/18) Imigen Langford (U/16) Brodie Anderson (U/16 Men).

U6 left to right: Amy Woolfe, Max Sheahan, Jimmy O’Neill, Jake Marotta, Tennesse Crimp and Isaac Bolge.

Open 3km left to right: : South Coast Champions: Rob Gray, Steve Munn, Nena Caithness, Jill Munn and Colleen Herbert.

Above, U9 left to right: Harrisen Herbert, Tyler Richards, Chloe Caithness and Nevada Crimp. Left, open men left to right: South Coast Champions: Steve Plumb, Bill Barry, Dean Langford, Justin Tilley, Ian twite, John Lipscombe and Dane Herbert.

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Jumping to volunteer THE Joyce family from Jumbunna have always been involved in the equine industry, and often volunteer their time to various equestrian events and activities. Wes and Trish, along with their daughters Sarah and Tiffany run Lals Haven and are currently concentrating on breeding and training and competing quality horses. Wes, Sarah and Tiffany all went to Korumburra Pony Club and the whole family organised show jumping competitions to raise money for Newhaven College when the girls attended. For the past two years, Wes and Trish have been involved in the organisation of the Australian Show Jumping Championships held at Werribee in September. Trish said this will be the third year the championships are held in Victoria, thanks to the fantastic work of the organisational committee. “This particular show jumping event is where the best horse and rider combinations come together in the hope of becoming the king or queen of their sport,” she said.

“Classes range from 75cm right up to the Australian senior title, which is 1.60m, so we encourage all riders to enter.” This year, Trish is focussing her efforts on the class which will support the Breast Cancer Network Australia. “I wanted to do something different and get other equestrian people and groups to lend a helping hand to a charity that is close to my heart,” she said. “The idea of giving back to the community is a passion for our family, but it was unclear how to link it to show jumping. “A caring gentleman actually planted the seed in my mind and suggested a Pink Lady show jumping class, and I thought why not run one at the Aussie champs.” All monies raised from the Pink Lady class will be given directly to the Breast Cancer Network. “There will be no prize money awarded for the class, but I have sourced many products from generous sponsors which will go to every entrant, and the top ten placegetters,” Trish said. Wesley and Tiffany will both compete in the event again this year. Last year, Wes competed on the horse LH

King Arthur, who has now been sold to Japan. “Arthur was sold to Japan in March and is now in training for the next Olympics,” Trish said. “He has been given an instant ticket and has been proudly placed on the Japan team. We wait with anticipation as to whether the King can make the long journey and compete officially at the next Olympics.” Tiffany is currently studying law at LaTrobe University, while Sarah is at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga studying veterinary science. Tiffany regularly volunteers at Oakleys Law in Korumburra, while Sarah is a regular at the Korumburra Veterinary Hospital. Both girls still compete in horse sports whenever they can. “We are currently building a breeding barn on our farm at Jumbunna, where we hope to do all of the breeding work, including collection and AI ourselves,” Trish said. The Australian Show Jumping Championships will be held at the Werribee Equestrian Centre from Thursday September 18 to Sunday, September 21.

Famous faces: get along to support the Australian Show Jumping Championships in September; you never know who you could meet. Bendigo rider Tahnee Pfeiffer and her horse Lord of the Rings got to know Giaan Rooney at last year’s event. Photo courtesy John Lynch

Leongatha Table Tennis Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25 and the club witnessed A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade play for the glory of Premier of the Leongatha Table Tennis Autumn Competition 2014. A Grade: from left, club president Kevin Dowling with Singles club championship winner Allan Robic.

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

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The standard of play stepped up and shots that would normally go astray were put away for winners. The A Grade Grand Final seemed like a textbook script if you were a member of team Farmers (Phil Munro, Mal Cock, John McCarthy). With an early number of games going their way team My Team (Neil Chilver, Brittney Taylor, Cameron Dowling) were left to start rowing that proverbial boat up stream. With five 5 set games played and only five games completed, you would have thought that the scoring was close. In reality the majority of wins were won convincingly. It just took five attempts to rein in the nerves and focus on playing your own style of game and not to be conned into playing theirs. Congratulations to both

teams for making it into the finals. And congratulations also to Allan Robic for taking out the Aggregate Leader for the most number of wins in the A Grade section. A Reserve and B Grades presentations were held at the conclusion of both Grand Finals. A Reserve team’s RJ’s (Michaela Campbell, Joe Howard, Jordan Do) the only team of players whom are 16 years and under and team JCM (Jack Couper, Connor Krohn, Michael Westaway) faced off and premiership went to JCM. The B Grade Grand Final was played between team Meat Cleavers (Calvin Do and Tahlia Bryant) and Allsome (Justin Do and Caleb Wearne). The premiership went to team Allsome. Congratulations also to the Aggregate Leaders: A Reserve, Michael Westaway; B Grade, Justin Alba. A grand effort once again to all the finalists and to the committee for achieving their goals this year and making available such an excellent facility and running these competitions. Thanks also to the parents and non-finalists who braved the weather and

came to watch the finals and participate in the presentations. We look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready to go for the beginning of the Spring competition. A Grade Tuesday nights 7.00pm, July 15; A Reserve Wednesday nights 7.00pm, July 23; B Grade Wednesday evenings 5.00pm, July 23. For more info call Ian Rasmussen 56625578 or Tammy Holwerda 56640178 Club Championships Results U/13 Singles: winner

Jordan Do 5,11,11; runnerup Jack Couper 11,8,7. U/17 Singles Club Championship: winner Bryce Holwerda, runnerup Brittney Taylor. Women’s Club Championship: winner Trish Denier, runner-up Brittney Taylor. A Grade Singles Club Championship: winner Allan Robic 11,11,11; runner-up Dirk Holwerda 8,6,7. A Grade Doubles Club Championship: winners Dirk Holwerda and Trish Denier, runners-up Allan Robic and John McCarthy.

A Reserve Singles Club Champion: winner Michael Westaway, runnerup Michael Bracecamp. A Reserve Doubles Club Championship: winners Michael Westaway and Madeline Buckley, runners-up Michael Bracecamp and Jackie Page. B Grade Singles Club Championship: winner Justin Alba 11,10,11; runner-up Calvin Do 4,12,8. B Grade Doubles Club Championship: winners Eldon Westaway and Alfie Herbert 7,11,11; runners up Justin Alba and Matthew Portelli 11,7,8.

B Grade autumn winners: from left, team Allsome Justin Alba and Caleb Wearne, and runners-up team Meat Cleavers, Calvin Do and Tahlia Bryant.

A Reserve winners: from left team JCM Joe Howard, Jack Couper and Michael Westaway, and runners-up, team RJ’s Jordan Do, Michaela Campbell and Connor Krohn.

A Grade Premiers: from left, team Farmers Frank Hirst, Mal Cock and Phil Munro.

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Wonthaggi A Grade table tennis teams ready for finals THE A Grade winter competition finished last week and four teams are gearing up for the finals. Hit Out (Justin Licis, Sebastian Vethanayagam) stayed number one throughout the season having lost only one match to

Handicapped (Luke Anstey, Averil Thomas) who came in at second spot. Justin remained unbeaten for the season; an amazing effort given the high standard of Wonthaggi’s A Grade players. First Timers (Case deBondt, Patricia Denier) finished third and will play

Luke and Averil in a semi final. Clogwogs (Dirk Holwerda, Eric vanZyden) made it into fourth place but will have to get past Justin and Sebastian to make the grand final, a mammoth task. However, there were some big surprises in fi-

Factor on stage in the US

nals last year so it can always happen again. A Reserve and B Grade Players are reminded that a tournament will be held next Monday, July 14 at the Table Tennis Centre. B Grade players please be there from 5.30 for a 6pm start. A Reserve players

please turn up at 6.30. $5 fee per player. A Reserve semis July 21. Players for next season: new players and returning players for all grades in the spring season (commencing in the next few weeks) must notify the Club a.s.a.p. if

A Grade

Final ladder A Grade Hit Out (bye)........... 44 45 (186) Handicapped........... 32 32 (155)

First Timers (bye)... 28 29 (148) Clogwogs ................. 24 29 (155) Question Mark ......... 20 30 (145) Inverloch .................. 12 23 (130) Wipeout ...................... 4 22 (115) Leading players Justin Licis ....................... 24 (96) Michael Ede ..................... 20 (85) Bruce Harmer ................... 19 (82) Case de Bondt .................. 14 (61) Dick Holwerda ................. 12 (55) Luke Anstey .................... 11 (56) Sebastian V (bye) ............. 10 (43)

Kids on track

WONTHAGGI Little Athletics has become the latest beneficiary of the KKOT fun run held at Kilcunda in March, receiving a cheque for $1000 and joining the long list of local organisations that have now benefited from this event organised by a group of local, passionate volunteers.

SUCCESS and notoriety gained while competing in events throughout Australia over the past twelve months has provided Traralgon professional wrestler Benny Factor with an opportunity to return to the United States wrestling scene this July.

Planning is well underway for the 2015 ‘Keeping Kids On Track’ fun run, with enthusiastic new committee members with new skills to offer joining the group to build upon the solid base that has been established over the past three years. “The future of the event looks bright and we look forward to continuing to support local organisations that advocate an active and healthy lifestyle for our children, because they are our future!” said Deb Rielly, event director. The 2015 ‘Keeping Kids On Track’ fun run has been set for March 14th. For further details contact Debbie Rielly 0409 945 559 or Louise O’Keeffe 0421 969 360.

Factor will train and compete for wrestling promotions in both Los Angeles and New Orleans. In L.A. Factor will train and compete for Brian Kendrick a well known international performer who has been involved in major promotions in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Mexico. On tour in Australia Kendrick has been so impressed with Factor that he has invited him to appear in the U.S. In New Orleans he will appear for Wildkat Sports and Entertainment Promotions, also owned and operated by internationally renowned operators. They too have played host to some of the biggest names on the American and international professional wrestling circuits. On a roll after winning the Gippsland Cup, Factor’s confidence is high and he has not only set himself the goal of making the most of these latest opportunities, but has also put out the challenge for any of either of these U S Promotions’ other wrestlers to test themselves against our latest Aussie wrestling export. No doubt the wrestling fraternity across Gippsland wishes our local performer well as he again ventures into the biggest wrestling scene in the world.

A Reserves: from left, Singles club championship runner-up Michael Bracecamp, and winner Michael Westaway. Story on page 42

they wish to be included in the draw. Bruce 56 722130, Nancy 56 744628 or Trish on 56 723421.

Left, Cool cash: back row from left, Mark Lindsay, Raymond Slade (WLAC President) and Theresita Plumb (KKOT Committee). Front row from left, Xavier Lindsay and Hayden Lindsay (WLAC members).

A Grade runners-up: from left, team My Team Neil Chilver, Cameron Dowling and Brittney Taylor.

In action: Aaron Boscombe-Hill shows form at the National Championships for Bowlers with a Disability held in Hobart, mid June.

Super tenpin bowl AT the State Championships held in Frankston earlier this year, Mirboo North tenpin bowler Aaron Boscombe-Hill won a bag full of medals. He has returned from Ten Pin Bowling Australia’s 26th National Championship for Bowlers with a Disability held at Moonah, a suburb of Hobart with another bag full.

B Grade Doubles: from left, Calvin Do, Matthew Portelli, Justin Alba, Alfie Herbert and Under 13 Singles Jordan Do and Jack Couper.

Under 17: from left, Singles club champion runner-up Brittney Taylor and winner Bryce Holwerda.

Competing for the Cole Cup Team Aaron was placed 1st in all three C Grade events (Trio, Doubles and Singles) he competed in and 4th in his B Grade Doubles event. He increased his bowling average by a whopping 69, from 118 to 187. The 19 year old’s team finished 4th in the championships, ahead of the Victorian State Team’s 5th. The Next Step Disability Tenpin Bowling League held

its Awards Presentation Evening Season One 2014 in Morwell on Saturday, June 28th. Aaron spent a lot of time on the stage: 2nd place: Overall Bowling Competition; 2rd place: Handicap Series Total 685; 2nd place: Outstanding accomplishment and contribution; 2nd place: improving his handicap by 7.30%; and 3rd place: Scratch Game Total 210. Aaron also received the Waiting Room Award for patience and time management. Aaron says it is his “sheer determination” that got him where he is, and he is particularly pleased with his increased average. His mother, Dianne Boscombe-Hill, says Aaron has “blossomed.” “His attitude is now so positive and his confidence has grown with his successes at tenpin bowling.” Aaron has been invited to participate in the 27th National Championships 2015 in Brisbane.

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SPORT | GOLF SATURDAY’s wet and windy conditions were not conducive to good scoring, but this did not worry Henry Sedelies who played very consistently all day to card a nett 68 and win the Monthly Medal and C Grade competition. Michael Thomas playing off scratch had a 75 off the stick to take out the A Grade and Malcom Legge (14) won B Grade and the Super Comp with a nett 72. Ian Murchie had the irons working well to be NTP on both the 14th and 16th holes. Matt Hunter was NTP on the fourth. DTL Balls : Dan Poynton, Sam Sperling, Tom Sorrell, Sam Hughes, Ross Evans, Merv Stubbs, Phillipe du Plessis, Andy Bassett, Anthony Sparkes, Steve Forrester, Chris Leaver, Ian Murchie, Ian Watson, John Eabry, Garry Carcour, Dean Brown, Rob Thurston and Bruce Cathie. Tuesday’s Stableford competition was won by Bill Warren (29) with 35 points in a countback from Geoff McDonald. NTP’s were Rob Gourlay on the fourth hole, Ian Caine on the seventh, Geoff McDonald on the 14th and Dave Vorwerg on the 16th. DTL Balls: Geoff McDonald, Barry Stevens, Rob Gourlay, Alan Robertson, Doug Clemann and Peter Hobson. Geoff McDonald continued his good form by winning the A Grade event on Thursday with 33 points. Nick Lafferty (16) took out B Grade with 37 points and Mark Anderson (31) was successful in C Grade with 34 points in a countback from Brian Fennessy. NTP’s were Cain Salmon on the fourth and 16th holes, Barry Attwood on the sev-

enth, and Richard Nelson on the 14th. DTL Balls : Brian Fennessy, Henry Sedelies, Dylan Clarke, Ken Wardle, Doug Clemann, Merv Stubbs, Mick Oliver, Fred Debono, Peter Cannon, George Duffield, John Moor, Kevin Castwood, Barry Attwood and Norm Hughes. Saturday was the fifth round of the McMicking Plate for the five best scores on Medal Day. Malcom Legge is the current leader with a five round total of 366 from Tom Sorrell (381) and Andy Bassett (382). However there is still plenty of the time left to catch the leader as the competition continues till October. Saturday was also the first round of the new exciting Top Gun competition which continues through to November with a final “Shootout” for the top 19 qualifiers to be held on November 9. Henry Sedelies has the early lead from Dan Poynton, Sam Hughes, and Sam Sperling. It is an exciting format and still open to both men and ladies with plenty of time to put some good rounds together and become one of the qualifiers.

Leongatha junior tournament LEONGATHA Golf Club hosted a Junior Tournament on Sunday, July 6. Players from Meeniyan, Korrumburra and Leongatha attended the event. The boys found the going tough with the best score coming from Leongatha junior Ryan Thomas 31points playing off a 17 handicap. Runner up was Korumburra junior Travis Jones with 30 points playing off a handicap of eight.

NTP on the 14th was Chris Buckland from Meeniyan. Thank you to the parents and organizers for the event and Leongatha Golf Club for making the course available.

Korumburra THERE were 21 players on Saturday, July 5 for the stroke monthly medal (C.H.M.T.) competition sponsored by Trevor Herbert. C.H.M.T. runs July, August and September, monthly medal days. Singles knockout draw has been done. A Grade: A. Worthy 70 net (7 hcp), N. Perks 71 net, D. Vanrooye 75, T. Jones 75, P. Vanagtmaal 75. B Grade: N. Perks 78 OTS (18 hcp), A. Worthy 70 net, R. Besley 74. Junior: (8 hcp) T. Jones 75 net. Nearest the pin: 1st P. Hopkins, 7th R. Blay, 10th T. Marotti, 13th P. Hopkins. Tuesday’s winner was A. Worthy 34 pts and Thursday’s winner was P. Vanagtmaal 36 pts.

Foster A COLD and wet week put most people off playing, and Saturday’s weather was abysmal, with strong winds and heavy rain. Tuesday, July 1: Fred Tyers (13) had a good round of 39 pts to win. Nearest the pin was Robert Fulton. Thursday, July 3: Noel Black (7) won with 33 pts, from Fred Tyers (12) 33pts and John Mathers (13) 32 pts. Kevin Da Silveira was the accurate one, winning both nearest the pins. Friday, July 4: Only two members played in the very cold conditions, and the best score was Kane Esler with 16 pts. Saturday, July 5: It was

Medal Day and we played for trophies donated by O’Connell Ford. It was very cold and there was consistent solid rain throughout the day as well strong winds. As a result there was a lot of surface water on the greens for most of the day. Most players persevered and completed their rounds, though several of the later players pulled out as the weather worsened further. The scores returned by the winners were excellent considering the atrocious conditions. Andrew Naylor continued his recent fine form to shoot a hot 8617-69 to win the Medal and B Grade. A Grade went to James Freeman with 80-674. These players also won the best scratch score in their grades. Down the line balls went to Noel Black 84-7-77, Greg Paine 93-15-78, John Warren 97-19-78 and Colin Pulham 94-16-78. James Freeman won the putting with 28 putts. The nearest the pins were Bruce Knee, Norm Cooper, Steve Reid, Andrew Naylor and Noel Black. The encouragement award was won by Clarke Gray with 87 net. 4BBB draw for partners this Saturday, everyone is requested to be there by 10.30am on Saturday as there is to be a 4BBB stableford, with draw for partners at 10.30am and hitoff at 11am. Members and golfers draws: Peter Thomson was not present to collect the $650 available in the members draw, so the draw will be for $700 this week. Laurie Cooper also missed out on the golfers’ Saturday cash draw for $240, so its $260 this week. Scott Rathjen won the card draw for the stubbies. Coming events: Thursday, July 10 - stableford. Friday, July 11 - chicken run. Friday, June 11 - members’ cash draw 6.30pm to 8pm - $700. Saturday, July 12 - 4BBB stableford - draw for partners 10.30am. Saturday, July 12 - golfers’ cash draw 5.30pm $240. Tuesday, July 15 - stableford.

Some observations It cannot be over emphasised that golf is only a game - one that we all play for the challenge and enjoyment, and the fun of sharing this with our fellow golfers. To retain one’s sense of humour at all times, in the face of the many frustrations the game can present, can be challeng-

Membership drive: from left, Alison Strong (B Grade winner) with new members, Else Gedye and Pam Jacka.

Leongatha ladies DESPITE the recent heavy rains some quite respectable scores were recorded in the first round of the Mudrunners’ Plate on Wednesday, July 2. Members were very pleased to be playing on the

much shorter green course for this event. Pat Pease sponsored this two week competition, while Audree Wyhoon provided trophies for the winners of the day. Alison Strong, a rela-

tively new member to the club, won B Grade with 30 points. Trish Owen was just one stroke in front of several other players to win A Grade with 35 points. Down the line balls were won by Maxine Eabry, Nancy Sperling and Colleen Touzel with 34 points, Julie Howard 31, Jocelyn Howson 30, and Glenyce McRobert and Barb Miller 29 points. Nearest the pins were won by Julie Howard and Barb Miller on the 14th and 16th holes.

The nine hole competition was won by Marita Chapman with 20 points. Saturday July 5: Winner: Rita de Bondt 98/16/82 Down the line ball: Wendy Parker 86 nett Nearest the pin: Wendy Parker Saturday June 21: Winner: Rebecca Wilson 31 points Down the line: Coral Gray 27 points, Dot Stubbs 26 points. Nearest the pin: Rebecca Thomas

ing, but is important. A great example of this was Kevin Da Silveira on Saturday. In his round he had four scores of nine as well as a 10, and also lost three balls along the way. However Kevin’s happy go lucky demeanour continued throughout as he made light of this, even in the terrible conditions, and his form even improved over the closing holes - enabling him to avoid the dreaded encouragement award. A good example to us all. New scribe next week. I am passing the baton to a new scribe next week, and look forward to the new approach he will undoubtedly bring to these notes. May all your scores in future be little ones. Good golfing. The Happy Hooker

Meeniyan THIS Saturday’s monthly medal, kindly sponsored by Gendore, was fought over by a majority of B Graders with only one A Grader in attendance. The event, and medal, winner was L. Cope (32) with a nett 73. Runner up was C. Stewart (23) with 75. Balls to W. Reilly and R. Matthews, both with 75, and C. LePage with 76. P. Wilson won the putting with 30 and G. Hughes took out the pro pin. The member’s draw would have gone to I. Warman but he left early to go on holiday. Fortunately he had a win on Tuesday. I. Warman (23) with 35 points from G. Fitzpatrick (14) with 34. NTP to D. Gregg and best nine to R. Hannay. Thursday’s event was won by C. Buckland (8) with 37 points and D. Gregg (22) was runner up with 33. NTP and best nine both went to J. Hyett.

Mirboo North

Thursday 3rd of July Competition: Stableford Day winner: Ian Evison (10) 34 points. DTL’s: J Taylor 33points, J Kus 33points and J Blunsden 33 points, Saturday 5th of July Medal winner: Joe Kus (15) 69 DTL’s: G Watson 71net, S McInnes 73net, R Robbins74 net C/B and T Donnison 74net C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: G Shandley. NTP: 4th N Whitelaw, 6th G Watson, 13th S McInnes and 16th T Bradshaw.

Mirboo North ladies MONTHLY Medal. Wendy Gervasi scooped the pool of prizes on offer taking out the Brian Randall Shield. Gervasi was NTP on the 4th and 16th holes, won the putting with 29 and was the overall winner 94 (16) 78 nett.

Woorayl TRENT and Tom sponsored our four ball par event which was won by Rob Warren and Brian Hogan, winning from Michael Grist and Graeme Calder. Balls went to the pairings of T. Ryan, T. Walters; T. Burgess, J. Newton; N. Lovie, Z. Trease. It was also the qualifying round of the A. & G. Wilson trophy and the qualifiers were Tom Ryan, Trent Walters; Tim Burgess, Jim Newton; Rob Warren, Brian Hogan; Graeme Calder, Michael Grist. Nearest the pins went to Zac Trease and Brian Wilson while the Jack Howard syndicate took out the ball raffle. Next week is a single par event sponsored by South Gippsland Therapy Centre. Don’t forget to use our sponsors business if possible.

Woorayl ladies A SMALL field contested the July Monthly Medal with the winner being Fay Maynard 105 (25) 80 nett. Fay also won the putting with a nice 26 putts. Down the line balls went to Sue Wakefield 82 nett and Melinda Martin 83 nett. Nearest the pin to Ann Poole on eighth, and Marg Tuckett on 11th and 17th. A change in the program for the next two weeks is as follows – Wednesday, July 9 and 16, is now three clubs and a Putter. July is Woorayl/ Meeniyan Social Day at Woorayl. All Woorayl ladies please bring a plate of food to share.

Hanley 77. Nearest the pins: 2nd E. Vanagtmaal, 8th J. Walsh, 13th E. Vanagtmaal, 17th P. Hanley. Putting: R. Vanagtmaal 28. I played on Sunday afternoon and the course was surprisingly good. Preferred lies are to be played on the fairways only until further notice. Good golfing and I look forward to seeing you all on the course very soon. We will present R. Bolding, W. Howard and R. Hender with their hole-in-one certificates at the next monthly medal presentation. If you have not been in the clubhouse lately, do yourself a favour and look at the work the Wonthaggi club is doing. With new chairs, bar, kitchen and both rooms are to be freshly painted. This really lifts the rooms and looks professional and inviting. Well done.

Wonthaggi ladies WEDNESDAY, July 2 was Monthly Medal and a group of 10 stalwart lady members turned up to compete on the cold, wet , muddy day. Winter golf has certainly arrived with a vengeance . All the players deserve a medal for coming to play, however, only one medal was awarded at the presentation and that was for a lovely round of 88 (15) 73 net and also winning the putting voucher with 29 puts was a clever Di Grimmond. Marg Johnson won the pro pin on the 8th (sorry Leonie) and NTP on the 17th plus the June Running Competetion voucher . BDL Di Grimmond 73, Marg Johnson 78.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played our July monthly medal with a small field of 45 players due to a typical Wonthaggi winter day. A Grade winner was D. Williams 73 net, B Grade and monthly medal R. Vanagtmaal 69 net, C Grade J. Andrew 72 net. Balls down the line: J. Walsh 72, B. Clark 74, K. Bayley 74, A. Bownar 75, C. Andrew 75, D. Paproth 76, P.

Lovely round: July Monthly Medal and daily winner, Di Grimmond.

Friday night girls football success YOUTH Girls (ages 13 – 18) football took centre stage in a special Friday night spectacular at Maffra last week. Four youth girls’ sides from Gippsland played in the double header under lights, highlighting the growing interest in female football in the region. The Morwell Tigers were competitive all night but eventually fell to the Bairnsdale Redlegs 3.0 (18) to 6.6 (42) The Maffra Eagles impressed in their big win over the gallant Warragul Colts.

Region General Manager Travis Switzer said it was fantastic to see so many people getting behind the night. “AFL Gippsland has started administering the league this year so to have an event as successful as Friday night shows that there is more to come in the way of girls’ football in Gippsland,” Switzer said. The Friday night double header was part of an initiative by AFL Gippsland so that the players from each team were able to attend the AFL Women’s Exhibition Match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on

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Sunday. “The girls normally play at 2pm on a Sunday afternoon but I think it was really important that they were given the opportunity to see the AFL Women’s exhibition match, to give the girls something to aspire to,” Switzer said. AFL Gippsland Football Development Manager Chelsea Caple who helped organise the event said, “If there are any clubs out there that want to have a girls’ side next year competing in the Youth Girls League, please contact AFL Gippsland. “We would be more than happy to help your club put together a side.”

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Fish Creek Bowls Club Presentation Night THE Fish Creek Bowls Club celebrated many successes on the greens at its recent Presentation Night on Friday, June 27.

Ladies Pairs winners: from left, Nicole McKenzie and Anne Cowell

Above, Mixed Pairs winners: from left, club president Duillio Stefani with Mixed Pairs winners Nicole McKenzie and her father-in-law Robin McKenzie who is also the Men’s Champion. Right above, Club Champion: from left, Meree Bath the club president is now also the Club Champion seen here with runner-up Faye McKenzie. Men’s Pairs: from left, Lee McKenzie and his father-in-law Robin McKenzie won the Men’s Pairs.

Right below, 100 Up winner: from left, club president Duillio Stefani and 100 Up winner Cliff McGannon.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, July 2 A GOOD turnout at bowls this week after the pennant grand final which saw Mardan Purple victors over Buffalo Yellow - congratulations, too good on the night. Four teams were selected for three games of eight ends - eight bowls. Winners for the night were Rod McConchie (s), Peter Tiziani, Mary Tumino and Dudley Harrison (WWL) 14 ends from Bill Wolswinkel (s), Joe Occhipinti, Carolyn Benson and Illene Tiziani (LDW) 10 ends (-3) on countback from Charlie Tumino (s), Glenys Pilkington, Toni Heldens and Peter Heldens (Chloe Banfield) (LDW) 10 ends

Inverloch

AT least indoor bowls are being played to keep our bowlers in some shape and form over the winter. On Tuesday carpet bowls enticed 12 people to join in. There was only one two game winner for the day. Congratulations to Joyce Ross, Harry Dunn and Rhonda Davies. Soup, mini pies and sausage rolls were

(-7). Peter is bowling well with his new ‘bowling arm’ - watch out. In fourth place Andrew Hanks (s), Ian Benson, Joyce Occhipinti and Kevin Robinson (WLL) 12 ends. Best 1st game Andrew 10-2, 2nd Rod 8-4, 3rd Bill 7-5. Time was getting on during the third game so half the bowls were removed after four ends - bowlers only had one bowl for the last four ends, so had to make it a ‘goodie’ - Charlie’s team adapting well 5-2. Social bowls Wednesdays, 7.30pm at the Buffalo Hall - all welcome.

SGIBBA indoor bowls final

TUESDAY July 1 saw the grand final played at Dumbalk Hall between Buffalo Yellow and Mardan Purple. Players for Buffalo Yellow were Bill Wolswinkel, Ian Benson, Rod McConchie and Toni Helden (skip). The Mardan team was Ian Hasty, Theresa Bateman, Tony Allen-Clay and Vito Serafino (skip). Also there was a good crowd from all clubs to watch the match. The match was evenly balanced until the sixth end and from there Mardan went ahead and allowed very little opportunity for Buffalo to catch up. Although the end score showed a lop-

sided result the game was by no means an easy one, as Buffalo put up a very strong performance. For Mardan Purple it has been a successful year, finishing undefeated all season and on top of the ladder. The Mardan club would like to thank all its players who participated in making up the pennant team as was needed. Well played by both teams. Grand Final: Mardan Purple 33 defeated Buffalo Yellow 13. Next event is our AtoZ Kitchens sponsored tournament on Sunday, July 13 and our Association Singles night on Tuesday, July 22. Events not to be missed.

served up for lunch. Play starts at 10.00am. We were able to get a game on Wednesday but the numbers could improve. Nonetheless, the selected few played two games of 12 ends as pairs. Well done to skipper Laurie Gabell and lead Bob Abbott who won the day winning both matches.

Nature’s gentleman: back row from left, Wil Stefani, Cor Van Dyk, Cliff McGannon and Peg Hazeltine and front row from left, May Young (also a life member and who is 98 next month!) Leo’s wife Vi, Leo, Marjorie Pearson, Jack Charlton and Maudi Thomson gather to celebrate the birthday of one who gave tireless dedication to the Fish Creek Bowling Club.

Birthday celebrations at Fish Creek OUR esteemed life member Leo Synan celebrated his 80th birthday last week surrounded by his family and his friends from Fish Creek Bowls Club. Marjorie Pearson, the Bowls Victoria Regional Representative, joined the party to present Leo with his Super Veteran’s badge.

Tarwin Lower

Above, Wednesday bowls winners: from left, Laurie Gabell and Bob Abbott were the only two game winners at Wednesday Social Bowls. Left, Carpet bowls winners: from left, Rhonda Davies, Harry Dunn and Joyce Ross. Keeping in shape over winter.

IT is on-again-off-again. That was the day’s excitement last Wednesday Wizz . All players were keen to be on the green but the pouring rain dampened the enthusiasm. The BBQ lunch was still enjoyed though. The Winter Pairs day last Tuesday was very successful although once again the heavens opened and the persistent rain caused the second game to finish with only three ends being played. Eric added up the numbers twice to make sure all marks were correct. The winners were Anne and Murray Oehms from Wonthaggi and runners-up were Gary Hardy and Keiren Gardiner from Inverloch.

Leo was dedicated to our bowling club and worked tirelessly for many years to help the club in any way that was required. He was known throughout South Gippsland bowling clubs as he was a very persuasive tournament secretary, enticing players to enter our bowling events. He is highly respected in the area and truly one of nature’s gentlemen.

Saturday Night’s Winter Dinner with a red theme was most enjoyable with some very funny outfits appearing. Amazing how much red one can find to wear. The monster seafood raffle was won by Mick Bowman; wasn’t he happy! It is with great sadness that the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club has to report that Denis O’Donohue died on Wednesday evening, July 2. Denis was a stalwart of the club since its inception and was a member of the club’s first pennant team in 1990/91. He was the club champion in 1998 and played in winning pennant teams for Division 4 in 1993-94 and Division 3 in 2000-01. He was also a member

of Tarwin’s winning team in SGBA Victorian Triples in 2006-07. But more than these accomplishments, Denis was the life and soul of our club. A great raconteur, he enlivened the club with his humour and wit, characteristics which endeared him to every member of the club. In addition to members of our club, Denis had many friends throughout the South Gippsland Bowls District who will be very sad to hear this news. The memory of Denis will live long in our club particularly as his son Jamie and daughter-in-law Pat are now members. Our sincere condolences to all of Denis’s family. Vale Denis, you will be sadly missed.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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Parrots netball Under 13

Maffra 42 d Leongatha 8 Sportfirst - Tayla Brown. Nagels Hayley Wright. Bad luck girls, we were beaten by the better team on the day. Keep your heads high concentrating on the basics. Rest up and be prepared for another tough one next week.

Under 15

Maffra 45 d Leongatha 10 Network Video - Caysie Clark. Bakers Delight - Evie Dekker. Great start to the game, good defencive and offensive plays. The girls worked really hard but were beaten by a bigger stronger Mafra side.

Under 17

C Grade: Ashlee Van Rooy receives the pass as teammate Elise Dowling looks on. Photo by Mark Drury.

Maffra 56 d Leongatha 22 Leongatha Skin Therapy - Codie Davidson. Rusty Windmill - Georgia Riseley. Great positive game girls. Strong defence and efective work down the court but unfortunately we were beaten by a stronger team. Lets work hard for a win next week.

Total Control: Leongatha’s B Grade centre, Nicola Marriott in full flight. Photo by Mark Drury.

C Grade

Maffra 36 d Leongatha 26

Darcys - Amelia McCarthy. Buzz Hair Studio - Abby Bolge. Auction Ashlee Van Rooy. Great start to the game girls. Good defence down the court, but beaten by a better side on the day. Thanks coach for your patience today.

B Grade

Leongatha 50 d Maffra 39 Rusty Windmill - Nicola Marriott. Darcys - Lisa Clark. Auction - Nicola Marriott. Amazing defensive pressure throughout the court. Positive talking also helped girls stay positive throughout the tough game. Great game girls, crongratulations.

A Grade

Leongatha 42 d Maffra 40 South Gippsland Therapy Centre Sarah McCahon. RSL - Laura Higgins. Auction - Sarah McCahon. A solid game with great pressure all the way down the court. Our third quarter we picked up the intensity and scored some quick goals, while our defence continually took intercepts. Great game girls and keep up the good work for another win next week.

Alberton netball results Results - Round 13

July 5 A Grade: InverlochKongwak 72 d KilcundaBass 15, Fish Creek 38 lt Dalyston 51, KorumburraBena 47 d Phillip Island 15, Toora 25 lt Foster 33, MDU 71 d Tarwin 25. B Grade: InverlochKongwak 101 d KilcundaBass 3, Fish Creek 27 lt Dalyston 29, Korumburra-

Bena 43 d Phillip Island 22, Toora 14 lt Foster 42, MDU 49 d Tarwin 10. C Grade: InverlochKongwak forfeited to Kilcunda-Bass, Fish Creek 25 d Dalyston 23, Korumburra-Bena 38 d Phillip Island 13, Toora 30 d Foster 11, MDU 28 lt Tarwin 29. 17 & Under: Inverloch-Kongwak 29 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, Fish Creek

18 lt Dalyston 30, Korumburra-Bena 24 d Phillip Island 21, Toora 7 lt Foster 26, MDU 35 d Tarwin 19. 15 & Under: Inverloch-Kongwak 38 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, Fish Creek 27 d Dalyston 6, Korumburra-Bena 21 d Phillip Island 7, Toora 1 lt Foster 18, MDU 44 d Tarwin 4. 13 & Under: Inverloch-Kongwak 43 d Kilcunda-Bass 2, Fish Creek 23 lt Dalyston 24, Korumburra-Bena 9 lt Phillip

Island 18, Toora 1 lt Foster 30, MDU 49 d Tarwin 1.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................238.40 Dalyston .....................169.08 Fish Creek ..................126.77 Inv-Kongwak .............129.12 MDU ........................... 111.70 Phillip Island..............106.53 Foster........................... 111.06 Stony Creek.................100.52 Toora .............................83.14 Kil-Bass.........................34.44 Tarwin ...........................43.77 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................146.62 MDU ...........................168.34

44 40 32 28 24 24 16 16 12 4 0 40 38

Foster..........................149.47 Fish Creek ..................140.61 Dalyston ..................... 112.04 Inv-Kongwak .............150.00 Tarwin .........................101.31 Toora .............................71.49 Phillip Island .................85.81 Stony Creek...................82.61 Kil-Bass.........................18.27 C Grade Inv-Kongwak .............181.15 Tarwin ........................136.39 Kor-Bena ....................202.23 Fish Creek ..................141.85 MDU ...........................102.54 Dalyston .....................103.98 Stony Creek...................83.10 Phillip Island .................86.94 Toora .............................86.34 Foster.............................73.28

32 32 30 24 20 10 8 6 0 44 38 36 32 20 16 16 14 12 12

Kil-Bass.........................20.85 17 & Under MDU ...........................172.41 Kor-Bena ....................138.00 Fish Creek ..................164.32 Dalyston ..................... 116.17 Tarwin ..........................89.59 Foster..........................108.57 Phillip Island ...............101.07 Inv-Kongwak ................89.77 Toora .............................62.78 Kil-Bass.........................67.21 Stony Creek...................57.56 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............297.28 Kor-Bena ....................209.63 Foster..........................216.13 Phillip Island..............136.27 Fish Creek ..................128.07

0 44 36 32 32 24 20 20 16 12 4 0 44 36 32 30 26

A Grade: Drouin 39 d Traralgon 33, Wonthaggi Power 38 lt Sale 46, Maffra 40 lt Leongatha 42, Moe 34 lt Morwell 60. B Grade: Drouin 38 lt Traralgon 40, Wonthaggi Power 42 d Sale 31, Maffra 39 lt Leongatha 50, Bairnsdale 46 d Warragul 28, Moe 41 lt Morwell 50. C Grade: Drouin 26 lt Traralgon 35, Wonthaggi Power 34 d Sale 22, Maffra 36 d Leongatha 27, Bairnsdale 54 d Warragul 21, Moe 30 drew Morwell 30. Under 17: Drouin 15 lt Traralgon 38, Wonthaggi Power 21 lt Sale 36, Maffra 56 lt Leongatha 22, Bairnsdale 39 d Warragul 19, Moe 39 d Morwell 18. Under 15: Drouin 24 lt Traralgon 38, Wonthaggi Power 37 d Sale 23, Maffra 45 d Leongatha 10, Bairnsdale 40 d Warragul 23, Moe 47 d Morwell 14. Under 13: Drouin 32 d Traralgon 23, Wonthaggi Power 24 d Sale 12, Maffra 42 d Leongatha 8, Bairnsdale 32 d Warragul 15.

Ladders

Trying conditions: from left, Toora’s R. Williams takes control as T. Dalmau jockeys for position.

Looming score: Sale forward Fiona Van der Snoek takes control as her opponent, Wonthaggi’s Aimee Tessari attempts to spoil.

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Gippsland netball Results - Round 12

Not on my patch: Killy-Bass’ Rachael Clark prepares to attack the goal while Inverloch-Kongwak defender Rachel Millar hatches her own plan.

MDU ...........................157.40 Kil-Bass.........................73.67 Dalyston ........................53.77 Stony Creek...................50.00 Toora .............................50.83 Tarwin ...........................17.74 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............584.52 MDU ...........................232.19 Dalyston .....................283.61 Fish Creek ..................231.79 Phillip Island..............142.86 Kor-Bena ....................128.76 Foster.............................59.63 Kil-Bass.........................54.87 Toora .............................20.30 Tarwin ........................... 24.11 Stony Creek.....................9.92

A Grade Sale ............................. 115.36 Morwell ...................... 113.62 Traralgon ................... 118.66 Bairnsdale ....................99.44 Drouin ........................105.83 Wonthaggi Power ..........90.15 Moe ...............................90.53 Leongatha......................98.65 Maffra............................77.13

36 36 32 32 28 28 24 20 4

Warragul ..........................0.00 B Grade Morwell ......................131.67 Traralgon ...................147.62 Moe .............................107.43 Drouin ........................109.29 Bairnsdale ..................107.91 Sale................................93.30 Leongatha......................94.77 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.95 Maffra............................82.93 Warragul ........................66.50 C Grade Traralgon ...................183.46 Morwell ......................142.90 Moe ............................. 115.18 Bairnsdale ..................121.54 Sale .............................107.08 Wonthaggi Power ........ 110.64 Maffra..........................107.24 Leongatha......................81.44 Drouin ...........................57.56 Warragul ........................43.12 Under 17 Traralgon ...................182.02 Moe .............................151.84 Maffra ........................192.00 Sale .............................151.19 Bairnsdale ....................91.58 Drouin ...........................89.95 Morwell .........................56.41 Wonthaggi Power ..........71.21 Leongatha......................60.04 Warragul ........................60.74 Under 15 Traralgon ...................229.72 Moe .............................185.28 Drouin ........................125.43 Maffra ........................137.00 Bairnsdale .................. 118.03 Wonthaggi Power ........124.47 Sale.............................. 111.22 Warragul ........................73.75 Leongatha......................47.52 Morwell .........................19.58 Under 13 Maffra ........................286.83 Wonthaggi Power ......206.48 Moe ...............................93.02 Drouin ..........................84.36 Traralgon .....................77.90 Sale................................88.51 Bairnsdale .....................70.87 Morwell .........................74.68 Leongatha......................58.10 Warragul ........................68.85

0 44 40 34 28 28 20 18 12 8 8 48 42 28 26 26 24 24 14 8 0 44 44 36 36 24 22 14 8 8 4 44 44 32 30 30 24 24 8 4 0 48 44 30 24 22 20 18 16 10 8

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Wonthaggi lose thriller THE crowd and players were treated to some of the worst conditions for many a season as home side Wonthaggi went down to Sale in a nail-biter by just one behind. In the match of the day Wonthaggi was really looking forward to playing league leaders Sale, aiming to test itself against the best and to cement an opportunity for a

double chance in the finals. It was a disappointing result for the home side, another narrow loss when the game appeared to be in their keeping. It was a real heart stopper with credit to all the players who faced incredibly cold, miserable conditions that just seemed to get worse the longer the day progressed. This was always going to be a big challenge with heavy overnight rain meaning wet weather skills were the order of the day. Back into the Power side came strong backman

Shannon Bray but out were Troy Harley and Jack Blair. Sale also had some notable inclusions with former Saint Jason Gram and well performed Northern Territory footballer Peter McFarlane. So, all was set for a big day of tough, desperate football. Wonthaggi, kicking with the wind, started well with Nathan Jones kicking the first goal. Sale were attempting to shut down the run of the Power side through many stoppages and strong tackling. Wonthaggi’s work

rate was good as they continually pushed forward but were wasting opportunities. Power’s tackling again was a feature of their game, putting pressure on Sale’s ball carriers. Aiden Lindsay, Jye Read, Nathan Jones, Lachlan Jones, Aaron Ware and Kane McCarthy were busy around the packs and Wonthaggi looked to be in charge. Down back Wonthaggi was also working hard with Bray, Jarrod Membrey, Ben Eddy and Byron Dryden combining well to keep the strong Sale forward under control. Wonthaggi was first to the ball and was rewarded for its endeavour. The crowd was building despite

SENIORS Sale 6.6.42 Wonthaggi Power 6.5.41

UNDER 18 Sale 5.4.34 d Wonthaggi Power 2.2.14

Sale goals: M. Davis 2, C. Laverty 2, T. Hams 1, P. Macfarlane 1. Sale best: J. Lipman, C. Laverty, T. Hams, K. Martin, J. McLay, J. Sweeney. Wonthaggi Power goals: N. Jones 2, A. Ware 2, J. Membrey 1, D. O’Connor 1. Wonthaggi Power best: J. Membrey, L. Jones, K. McCarthy, A. Lindsay, A. Ware, E. Shaw.

Sale goals: B. Jones 4, M. Ogilvie 1. Sale best: J. Dowsett, B. Jones, J. Sabell, L. Ronchi, M. Bristow, J. Farquhar. Wonthaggi Power goals: L. O’Connor 1, L. Membrey 1. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Gilmour, T. Beaton, D. Tiziani, C. Waters, P. Dunlevie, L. Membrey.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 13.15.93 d Sale 3.2.20

Desperate: two Power players try in desperation to smother this Sale player’s kick.

the deteriorating conditions. Ware goaled and Jones weaved some more of his magic up forward to score another. It was a great contest between the ruckmen Earl Shaw and Jack Lipman who were working hard to give their team first use of the ball. Sale was kept to a point this term. For Sale on-ballers Thomas Hams, Kane Martin, Justin McLay and defender Jamie Sweeney were working hard to get Sale back into the game. The second term began with a great mark and gaol to Dom O’Connor to put Wonthaggi further ahead. It was a real pressure contest with both sides going in

Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Churchill 3, R. Tack 2, A. Blundell 2, T. Gedye 1, A. Zanella 1, Z. Gilmour 1, T. Landells 1, S. Williams 1, K. Atkinson 1. Wonthaggi Power best: P. Young, B. Foon, R. Jones, A. Churchill, L. O’Connor. Sale goals: J. Freeman 2, W. Wiseman 1. Sale best: A. Smith, H. Potts, J. Freeman, C. Walsh, B. Dessent, J. Taylor.

UNDER 16 Sale 20.12.132 d Wonthaggi Power 1.0.6 Sale goals: B. Dessent 9, J. Safstrom 4, L. Farley 2, N. Hogan 1, W. Stephenson 1, B. Collins 1, C. Walsh 1, C. Henness 1. Sale best: J. Collins, T. Sabell, B. Dessent, J. Safstrom, J. Saliakos, L. Farley. Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Beaton 1. Wonthaggi Power best: L. Dyball, D. Wilson, B. Ammon, C. McLean, N. Dobbie, L. Marotta.

hard. Conditions were getting worse with the rain getting heavier and it was getting more difficult to identify players. The next two goals went to the visitors from free kicks, much to the dismay of the crowd who were warming to the contest. With a narrow lead to the home side it was anyone’s game at this stage. The third quarter saw the Power push hard with a strong wind behind them but it was still difficult to score in these wild conditions. The crowd were still calling every decision which didn’t sit well with the umpires. Membrey who had done a good job down back moved forward and was rewarded with an important running goal. The Power backmen were under pressure but were holding firm despite Dryden off injured. Ware got the next goal to give Wonthaggi a four goal edge going into the last quarter. They were playing strong wet weather football but could they hold out the visitors who now had the strong wind. Another free kick in front of goal saw Sale edge closer and they responded with another soon after. It was game on as Wonthaggi struggled against the wind. Another goal saw Sale now within reach, down by just 7 points. Wonthaggi was under pressure and this was causing costly turnovers in defence. Another free kick in front gave Sale yet another goal and earned the displeasure

of the very vocal Wonthaggi crowd. Even decisions up forward for Wonthaggi were going the other way as Sale continued to push hard for the win. In the end Sale had once again secured victory, be it by a solitary point, and maintained its winning edge over a gallant, young Wonthaggi side on the rise. Power had shown heart up against this powerful Sale unit and will be taken very seriously no doubt in any future games. Saturday was Sale’s turn but Wonthaggi is getting closer. Next week Sale host Drouin while Wonthaggi look forward to their clash against traditional rivals Leongatha under lights at the Gatha.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 30.27.207 d Drouin 0.1.1 Bairnsdale 34.20.224 d Warragul 3.4.22 Morwell 7.16.58 d Moe 5.6.36 RESERVES Traralgon won by forfeit Morwell 6.4.40 d Moe 2.6.18 UNDER 18 Traralgon 12.6.78 d Drouin 6.5.41 Bairnsdale 18.9.117 d Warragul 4.5.29 Moe 5.6.36 d Morwell 4.9.33 UNDER 16 Traralgon 14.15.99 d Drouin 1.4.10 Bairnsdale 6.11.47 d Warragul 6.6.42 Moe 17.18.120 d Morwell 0.1.1

Mirboo North crush Boolarra

IN wet and cold weather, a near fullstrength Mirboo North regained the George Lewis Memorial Shield, when it defeated Boolarra by 40 points at Boolarra Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The mighty Tigers were bolstered by the return of premiership players, Drew Gardener, Kris Berchtold, Alex Windsor, Matt Holland, Liam Nash and Dane McGennisken, for the big clash. Conversely, Boolarra was missing Chris Stasinowsky, Bevan Charlton-White and Justin Emery, from its round 12 winning combination against Newborough. After five weeks without football, the Boolarra oval’s lush surface was in tip-top order for the battle between Mid Gippsland’s fourth and fifth teams. Players and umpires soon resembled drowned rats, as the rain came tumbling down on this miserable day in July. Spare a thought also for each club’s volunteer trainers, runners and water carriers, who were well removed from any splendor, glamour or warmth of far away places in the sun. The challenging conditions were conducive to producing a gritty, in-and-under, grind-out. Troy Tobin scored first for the Demons when he soccered one off the deck like Pele, amid a flurry of arms and legs in the goal square.

Both teams were going in hard and making the Sherrin their object with purposeful and effective quick-fire handballs that generated run and spread from the stoppages. Tackling was intense, with many large packs forming and players occasionally emerging from them with Hopalong Cassidy limps. Mirboo North’s mobile ruckman, Joe Brooks, was in his element, as he quickly established domination in the air and also at ground level, with clean one-hand pick-ups and accurate passes on both sides of his body. Jack Robertson, Josh Taylor, skipper, Damien Turner, Jake Nash, Brian Waters and Tristan Salerno, were other Tigers who were beginning to stamp their authority on the game, as the Tigers built momentum through the midfield and down the corridor. By quarter-time, Mirboo North had opened up a 21-point advantage, after successive goals from Waters, Jake Nash, McGennisken and Robertson. Robertson’s conversion came on the siren, following a 50-metre penalty and was exactly what Boolarra didn’t need. Daniel Metcalf commenced the second term with a vital goal for the home side, but it was the last major the Demons would register until the third quarter. Unfortunately, for Boolarra, its engine room had seized, its key position players had lost their bearings and its defenders were constantly under pressure. Whenever the Demons did

go forward, they were soon turned back with quality intercepts by McGennisken, Liam Nash, Daniel Taylor and Gardener. Holland recorded the first of his afternoon’s three goals and Shane Peters booted a classy one on the run to extend Mirboo North’s lead to 27 points. It was the start of a purple patch for the skilful Peters, who then passed perfectly to Berchtold and Robertson for another two goals, that gave the Tigers a lead of 38 points at the long break. Mirboo North’s outstanding running power had initiated many exciting passages of play and a blowout threatened. The Demons courageously held their ground in the last half, by matching Mirboo North’s six goals, but the damage had already been done. Vince Corbett, James Holmes and Ken Towt were solid contributors in defence, whilst Troy Auld and veteran onballer, Nick Hider, worked diligently around the scrimmages. Creative goal-sneak, Jesse Giardina, kicked three for the Demons, but had uncharacteristically missed a couple of sitters in the first half, that his grandmother could have slammed home with her eyes shut. Tim Traill, who spent much of the match doing good work up the field, kicked two goals, that lifts his 2014 tally to 57, 13 ahead of Giardina and Yinnar’s Tim Aitken. Mirboo North was delighted to get some kilometres into the legs of Gardener, who had missed the past seven matches through injury and Berchtold, who was playing his first game

of the season, following shoulder surgery. Reserves In the corresponding match last season, Steven Rogers played his 400th club game for Mirboo North, where the occasion was marked with a guard of honor before and after the game. Twelve months on and late in the last quarter, Rogers made the tackle of the century thus far, when he grabbed and brought down heavyweight forward, Daniel Lopresse, on the edge of the goal square. Rogers’ reward was a free kick that hugged the boundary line and comfortably cleared the danger zone. The significance of the successful tackle emphasized Mirboo North’s 100 per cent commitment, right to the end, following its disappointing 34-point loss to Hill End at Tigerland, the week before. The Tigers’ constructive 30-point victory was hardearned and well-deserved. Full-forward, Pat Aveling, was in top form with four goals for the winners, whilst teammates, Ben Richards and Mitchell Wightman were excellent contributors, after losing

SENIORS Mirboo North 14.12.96 Boolarra 8.8.56 Boolarra Goals: J. Giardina 3, T. Tobin 2, D. Metcalf , D. Mayman , D. Wilson. Boolarra Best: V. Corbett, J. Holmes, T. Auld, N. Hider, K. Towt, D. Wilson. Mirboo North Goal: M. Holland 3, D. Taylor 2, T. Traill 2, J. Robertson 2, D. McGennisken , K. Berchtold , B. Waters , S. Peters , J. Nash. Mirboo North Best: J. Brooks, J. Robertson, J. Taylor, L. Nash, D.

their spots in the senior side. Michael Dunn, Hayden Grima and Glen Smith were Boolarra’s best performers. Following the Tigers’ important seventh win of the season, they maintain fifth position on the ladder, just 1.35 percentage points behind Boolarra. No Thirds or Fourths Netball 15 & Under MN 30 d Boolarra 19 An easy win for Tigers with quick ball movement. Top effort, Tigers!!! 17 & Under MN 54 d Boolarra 13 A thrashing all over the court in a brilliant team effort. Well played Tigers!! D Grade MN 43 d Boolarra 31 Hard fought win by the Tigers. Well done, girls. C Grade Boolarra 42 d MN 31 The Demons were too good in all areas. We need to regroup in a hurry. We’re currently hanging onto fifth spot by two points over Trafalgar. A win this Saturday against Yarragon is vital.

Turner, D. Taylor.

RESERVES Mirboo North 8.8.56 Boolarra 3.8.26 Boolarra Goals: P. Gilpin , J. Van Rooy , K. Foley. Boolarra Best: M. Dunn, H. Grima, G. Smith, L. Lewis, P. Gilpin, B. Ellis. Mirboo North Goal: P. Aveling 4, L. Smit , D. Banks , M. Wightman , P. Hinkley. Mirboo North Best: B. Richards, M. Wightman, P. Aveling, B. Bradshaw, B. Harriage, P. Hinkley.

B Grade MN 68 d Boolarra 41 Another solid performance from the undefeated ladder leaders. The Demons challenged us, but fell short. Excellent performance from all members of the team. A Grade MN 57 d Boolarra 46 Still undefeated and on top of the ladder. Rain and cold made things harder, but we toughed it out. A well-earned victory against the determined Demons. Great work, Tigers.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 10.11.71 d Yarragon 1.11.17 Yinnar 18.10.118 d Yall- Yall North 4.4.28 Thorpdale 12.6.78 d Hill End 5.5.35 Trafalgar 15.12.112 d Morwell East 5.10.40 RESERVES Newborough 15.14.104 d Yarragon 0.3.3 Yinnar 15.17.107 d Yall- Yall North 3.5.23 Hill End 7.12.52 d Thorpdale 5.7.37 Trafalgar 8.6.54 d Morwell East 3.4.22 THIRDS Newborough 8.8.56 d Yarragon 7.6.48 Yinnar 21.9.135 d Yall- Yall North 1.1.7 Hill End 8.16.64 d Thorpdale 7.1.43 Morwell East 7.19.61 d Trafalgar 7.3.45 FOURTHS Yinnar 26.9.165 d Yall- Yall North 1.5.11 Hill End 11.17.83 d Thorpdale 5.2.32 Trafalgar 9.11.65 d Morwell East 3.3.21

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar ................... 225.41 Newborough ......... 201.20 Trafalgar ............... 190.05 Mirboo North ........ 159.05 Boolarra ................ 122.51 Thorpdale ................ 88.10 Morwell East ............ 67.26 Hill End .................... 50.19 Yarragon .................. 48.61 Yall-Yall North .......... 49.26

44 44 40 40 32 16 16 12 12 4

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 344.50 Yinnar ................... 290.41 Trafalgar ............... 176.55 Boolarra ................ 105.98 Mirboo North ........ 104.63 Hill End .................... 86.24 Thorpdale ................ 85.70 Morwell East ............ 61.74 Yarragon .................. 39.36 Yall-Yall North .......... 33.87

52 44 44 28 28 24 20 12 8 0

THIRDS LADDER Yinnar ................... 274.73 Mirboo North ........ 254.00 Newborough ......... 185.47 Trafalgar ............... 111.49 Yarragon ............... 127.39 Thorpdale ................ 76.06 Morwell East ........... 62.40 Hill End .................... 42.61 Yall-Yall North .......... 31.82

48 48 40 32 28 22 22 16 4

FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 1083.84 Newborough ......... 137.50 Mirboo North ........ 123.95 Trafalgar ................. 90.91 Hill End .................. 104.88 Yall-Yall North .......... 51.91 Thorpdale ................ 69.75 Morwell East ............ 34.29

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Fishy run out of legs FISH Creek welcomed Dalyston on Saturday to Terrill Park and after two weeks off it was always going to be a tough ask for the Kangaroos against one of the league power houses, the Magpies. Fishy got off to a great start, however, and they had the first goal on the board in the opening minute. Manne, as he did all day, gave first use of the ball to his on-ballers who moved the ball quickly to the forward line where Bright marked strongly and kicked the ball quickly to the goal mouth where Chad Macri swooped and goaled to open scoring for the match. Fishy again went immedi-

ately into attack where Bright marked very strongly once again. Fishy were up and about but Dalyston settled and managed to get some ball themselves going forward for the first time where a long kick into the forward 50 found Kraska who marked in the pocket, wheeled around and snapped his side’s first goal of the day. Fishy answered immediately through big full forward Luke Damon whose gatherand-snap was a beauty. Fishy were handling the conditions better and Dalyston were being led to the ball by a side more desperate in the opening stages. Goals to Graham, Park and another to Macri for Fishy opened up a nice 20 point lead before Dalyston’s Schreck and Graham kicked the last two goals of the quarter to

bring the margin back to eight points at the first break. The only negative was a rolled ankle for Pratt which saw him headed to the bench and Rhys Staley headed to Kraska with the tough task of curbing the leading league goal kicker. Another interesting match-up was Fishy’s regular centre half forward Trevor Hooker who found himself at the other end of the ground against Brad Fisher. Hooker had done his job to the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was a tight, tough quarter of footy with both sides defending and playing the conditions very well. The pressure on the footy was great and there was only one goal added by each side. The margin at the long break, six points in favor of Fish Creek.

In the second half neither side was taking a backward step. Both were still hard at the ball. A solid clash between Fish Creek’s best player to that stage, Adam Bright, and one of Dalyston’s best also, Blake Carew, had both players off the field, Bright with concussion, his day done and Carew fortunately able to return. Dalyston was able to capitalize immediately with the ball going long into the forward 50 where Kraska was able to break the tag of Staley, mark and goal to open the scoring in the second half and level the scores. Fishy worked hard and managed to get on the scoreboard with majors to Damon and Smith and defended well towards to the end of the quarter when Dalyston had a hot five minute period late in the

quarter with a number of scoring opportunities. Due to Fish Creek backline pressure Dalyston could only manage minors and the margin at the final change 10 points in Fish Creeks favor. The last quarter was set to be a cracker with Fish Creek desperate to hold off Dalyston and the Magpies keen to show why they are one of the benchmark sides in the competition. Dalyston was away fast with the assistance of a free kick in the middle and they had the first goal on the board to Graham in the opening minute. It was another free kick that resulted in the next goal to Dalyston after Wylie was awarded a kick in the goal square and Dalyston had the lead. Fish Creek had stopped and the Magpies were rolling with goals to Kraska at the eight minute mark and then again at the 11 minute mark. The match was all but done with Fish Creek unable to go with them. Two final goals to Fisher and McKenna for Dalyston pushed the final margin out to 26 points which was not an indication of the tough match that Dalyston has just been involved in. It doesn’t get any easier for Fish Creek as they head down to Bass to take on Kilcunda Bass next Saturday while Dalyston are at home to Korumburra Bena.

Above, Fish Creek gallant: Gareth Park looks to gather the ball with Samargis ready to apply a tackle. Left, Pincer: Fish Creek’s Snooks has the ball with Dalyston’s Schreck attempting to tackle. Snooks is running into trouble either way with Samargis closing in.

SENIORS Dalyston 11.11.77 Fish Creek 8.3.51 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 4, B. Fisher 2, C. Graham 2, P. McKenna 1, D. Wylie 1, M. Schreck 1 Fish Creek Goals: L. Damon 3, C. Macri 2, J. Smith 1, B. Graham 1, G. Park 1 Dalyston Best: M. Schreck, D. Wylie, B. Fisher, B. Carew, M. Kraska, C. Graham Fish Creek Best: T. Manne, A. Ireland, S. Urbans, T. Mackie, A. Bright, A. Snooks

RESERVES Dalyston 10.13.73 Fish Creek 1.4.10 Leading Goalkicker: D. Pruysers 3 (D) Dalyston Best: P. Dunlop, D. Brown, R. Beaton, H. Dick, J. Sheerin, D. Pruysers

Fish Creek Best: L. Eade, T. Davis, P. Mueller, C. Batten, S. Buckland, C. Blackberry

THIRDS Dalyston 13.9.87 Fish Creek 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: L. McLean 4 (D) Dalyston Best: M. McCoy, H. Wright, J. Legione, N. Bainbridge, M. Davey, J. Honeysett Fish Creek Best: L. Edgelow, D. Ryan, O. Brennan, T. Price, M. McGannon, O. Straw

FOURTHS Dalyston 6.12.48 Fish Creek 1.3.9 Leading Goalkicker: L. Burns 2 (D) Dalyston Best: K. Wilson, L. Ion, F. Brosnan, D. Gardiner, D. Brosnan Fish Creek Best: M. McGannon, S. Flanders, B. Rogers, N. Denbrok, L. Howard, J. Standfield

IK step it up against Panthers IT was tough slog as Kilcunda Bass and Inverloch Kongwak battled it out against the constant rain. The weather was average for the boys – the worst some had played in – but IK handled it well. The ground had no time to drain between games, which dragged both teams down. Kilcunda Bass pulled ahead in the first quarter but missed a few goal opportunities, which held down their score. Inverloch Kongwak built up momentum in the second quarter to snatch back the lead. The rest of the game was a nail biting goal for goal brawl with no one able to get in front. IK was strong across the ground with Chris Terlich,

SENIORS Inverloch-Kongwak 7.7.49 Kilcunda-Bass 4.8.32 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: B. Hender 2, T. Wyatt 1, J. Selby-Hele 1, G. Munro 1, D. Clark 1, L. McMillan 1 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: J. Wells 2, K. Bergles 1, L. Harrison 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: B. Hender, C. Terlich, D. Clark, A. Cross, G. Munro, T. Thornby Kilcunda-Bass Best: D. Holmes, C. Endres, B. Arnold, K. Asa Leausa, R. Fitzgerald, A. Miller

RESERVES Kilcunda-Bass 7.8.50 Inverloch-Kongwak 4.2.26 Leading Goalkickers: J. Evans 2, B. Egeberg 2 (K) Kilcunda-Bass Best: K. Ricketts, J. Evans, B. Anthony, D. Bettles, D. Clay, J. Klevercamp Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M.

Adam Cross and Dylan Clark securing the midfield and a tough backline held up by Tom Cannon, Dale Lawton and Tim Thornby. Kilcunda Bass’ Damien Holmes was a force to be reckoned with across the back line with Kele Asa Leausa and Adam Miller. However, though their on ballers tried hard, they found it difficult to get a clear disposal due to the conditions. Kilcunda Bass were the favourites to win, IK came away victorious with a 17 point win. Brad Hender was IK’s best player as he came up against his old team and kicked the crucial goal. Greg Munro starred in the half forward and ran all day despite ground conditions. A few lucky goals secured the top spot for IK, who brought the score to a more convincing margin.

Donohue, D. Friswell, A. Dowie, S. Buxton, S. Fisher, T. Whelan

THIRDS Inverloch-Kongwak 5.14.44 Kilcunda-Bass 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: E. Taranto 2 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Taylor, B. Barron, B. Petersen, T. Kram, C. Casey, Z. Petrie-Starr Kilcunda-Bass Best: T. Thatcher, Z. Hill, B. Caile, K. Condick, T. Smith, S. Watson

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 8.10.58 Kilcunda-Bass 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: H. McInnes 3 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: J. Benson, Z. Caughey, Z. Javier, E. Purnell, N. Bradley, Z. Van Delft Kilcunda-Bass Best: S. Casey, J. Bastwrous, J. Maylor, J. Bastwrous, A. Arney, S. Bent

SUSPENSION: Corey Green of Dalyston FNC is suspended for one week as a result of taking a one week set penalty after being reported by field umpire, Jason Smith, for striking Charlie James of Toora FNC in the Under 18s match on June, 28.

Get to work: The “Footy Show” is about to feature the MDU Football Netball Club. On Monday the former social clubrooms and now warm-up area was getting a makeover courtesy of the show’s “Nissan Tough Love” campaign. The former bar area was being turned into an office while a feature wall will be added amongst many other changes. Head down to MDU today (Tuesday) between 4pm and 5pm and you may even catch a glimpse of Billy Brownless or James Brayshaw doing some interviews with club officials. Get down there and check out the renovations for yourselves! Pictured are tradies Jonathan Davies, Phil Dorning, Luke Forrest, Daniel Gardiner, Jason Clarke, MDU president Adrian Coulter and Ian Helleren ready to start work on the MDU clubrooms on Monday. The segment will go to air from 8.30pm this Thursday night on Channel 9/WIN.

Muddy MDU defeat gallant Tarwin AQUARIUM-like conditions greeted the Sharks as they travelled to Meeniyan to take on the Demons and in what was an incredible battle of attrition in the wet, it was the home side who emerged victorious by 15 points. The game started pretty well for the Demons who came out firing and managed to kick four goals in the first quarter. Although the conditions did not suit fluid ball movement, MDU found other avenues to get the ball inside 50 and provided ample opportunity for forwards such as Matt Robbins to get their names on the score sheet early. The Sharks were not totally out of the contest though, and led by the coach Hayden Browne along with the Chalmers brothers, were able to generate enough forward line ball to kick two goals of their own to keep in touch.

The second quarter saw the weather really start to deteriorate with constant rain on the soft Meeniyan surface making the going tough for players of both teams. The Sharks’ midfield combination of Brenton Byrnes who had been moved into the ruck after starting up forward, and Browne who was roving well, were beginning to create headaches for the MDU coaching staff. However, a strong defensive effort led by young guns Thomas and Sinclair was solid enough to counteract Tarwin’s dominance in the clearances. In total, there were three goals scored in the term with one for the Sharks overshadowed by the two scored by the Demons who were able to extend their lead out to 15 points at the main break. Conditions only worsened after the major break as the wear and tear of the day’s football took effect on the surface. This made distinguishing between the two sides near impossible for all at the ground with most players

and their kits camouflaged by mud. A key change in matchups was also evident with MDU’s Matt Harris assigned to shutdown Browne after blanketing Tarwin’s other clearance king in Cameron for the first half. Both sides continued to show an appetite for the contest, with players continuing to throw themselves at the ball. Tarwin probably had the better of the quarter on both the scoreboard and in general play, although its effort up forward with a heavy ball was no just reward. Numerous golden opportunities to score important goals were wasted and only one major along with four behinds were scored for the term although players could be heartened by the defensive effort to keep the Demons scoreless in the period. With only one straight kick the difference and still a full quarter to play, the game was in the balance at the final change. The early stages of the

last quarter were very willing with desperate acts preventing teams from scoring forays at either end. However, at approximately the 10 minute mark of the term, MDU struck their most telling blow as persistence from their midfield group forced a clearance to Nic Roberts who was able to kick at an open goal and give the Demons the breathing space they desired. The Demons then continued to maintain control of the game through possession and although un-

SENIORS M.D.U. 7.4.46 Tarwin 4.7.31 M.D.U. Goals: M. Robbins 2, T. Wightman 1, C. Hutcheson 1, J. Kennedy 1, N. Roberts 1, D. Adkins 1 Tarwin Goals: P. McRae 2, J. Cann 1, J. Chalmers 1 M.D.U. Best: B. Thomas (Jnr), J. Sinclair, M. Robbins, M. Harris, C. Hutcheson, A. Thorne Tarwin Best: B. Chalmers, J. Cann, H. Browne, T. Cameron, N. Browne, B. Byrnes

RESERVES M.D.U. 6.8.44 Tarwin 2.6.18

able to muster anything more than minor scores, had the Shark’s measure to seal the game. As the final siren blew at an uncannily early 4:06pm, it was evident that all players in the fixture breathed a sigh of relief following an incredibly taxing encounter. Next week the Demons are on the road to Foster looking for another win to keep them in touch with the top six while Tarwin will enjoy a bye before launching an assault at a finals berth.

Leading Goalkicker: J. Krohn 2 (M) M.D.U. Best: C. Harris, M. East, S. White, Y. Zorzos, P. Harris, R. Fisher Tarwin Best: N. McRae, B. Launder, B. Taber, K. Chadwick, P. Price, J. Cardy

THIRDS Tarwin 6.7.43 M.D.U. 4.5.29 Leading Goalkickers: D. Cole 2, J. Smith 2 (T) Tarwin Best: B. Green, T. Rycks, R. Boscombe-Hill, J. Norton, K. McGavin, J. Moore M.D.U. Best: E. Stephenson, D. Thorson, C. Dougherty, J. Riley, S. Forrester, D. Campbell

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Toora slog out a win in the wet GLOOMY with a strong NW wind and almost constant showers made this probably the worst day for football this year for this battle between traditional rivals Toora and Foster; and probably the wooden spoon. The toss would prove to be crucial and Toora were lucky enough to win it and kick with the wind. Toora were soon to be awarded two 50 metre penalties that got their day off to a great start, one to Mills and the another to Sparkes, both resulting in goals. Foster appeared lethargic and were playing from behind which gave Toora many free kicks and as a result the play was in the Toora forward line for much of the quarter. To their credit the Foster defenders held the Magpies to those two goals

while getting one back to Granger late in the quarter to go to the change of ends only seven points in arrears. With the use of the wind in the second quarter Foster was unable to take advantage of it with this quarter also belonging to Toora. In the heavy conditions they added a further three goals against the wind, the last a beauty from Troy Allott to make the scores at half time Toora 5.2 Foster 1.2. After the siren tempers flared and the umpires had a bit to do before the teams broke for a well earned rest. After the half time break the rain stopped and the wind abated somewhat but one would have been forgiven for thinking that AFL had given way to NRL as the heavy conditions and wet, greasy ball made slog and not much skill the order of the day, packs and a mad scramble on the ground the norm. Must have been hell to umpire but they did their best with no change in

the margin through the quarter, a goal apiece. A great mark and goal into the wind to Toora’s Maurelli-Pullin was a great beginning for the last quarter but out of the slog Foster found something and scored three goals in succession to cause some nerves among the Toora supporters. They were unable to keep the momentum up and a great snap by Toora’s East, up from the Thirds, late in the quarter ended their chances and saw Toora run out winners by 19 points 8.7 to 5.6. Toora travel to the racecourse next week and are not without a chance if they can put together four quarters of football. Foster are at home to MDU and would have to improve quite a bit, one would think, if they are to cause an upset.

SENIORS Toora 8.7.55 Foster 5.6.36 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 3, K. Sparkes 1, B. East 1, J. Mills 1, M. Harris 1, T. Allott 1 Foster Goals: D. Granger 3, J. Paterson 1, E. Staley 1 Toora Best: T. Allott, J. Pintus, M. O’Sullivan, K. Sparkes, J. MaurilliPullin, J. King Foster Best: M. McCall, D. Granger, M. Eales, S. Hawking, J. Paterson, M. Howell

RESERVES Toora 3.4.22 Foster 2.8.20 Leading Goalkicker: all singles Toora Best: S. Becker, T. Christopher, L. Grylls, C. Hilder, T. Hoch, J. Crapper Foster Best: B. Jessep, J. Jessep, L. Cripps, L. Coffey, J. Prain, C.

Johnston

THIRDS Toora 2.11.23 Foster 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: M. Jones 2 (F) Toora Best: S. Bishop, J. Vening, N. Nicholls, S. Vening, B. East, N. Jenkins Foster Best: K. Bohn, B. Wake, M. Jones, E. Smith, T. VanDyke, S. Allott

FOURTHS Foster 5.7.37 Toora 3.7.25 Leading Goalkicker: X. Duursma 2 (F) Foster Best: T. VanDyke, B. Armstrong, L. Wake, N. VanDyke, T. Moore, B. Smith Toora Best: T. Koolen, D. Angwin, A. Hewson, B. Welsh, O. Cashmore

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ...... 9 Kil-Bass ...... 8 Phillip Is...... 8 Kor-Bena ..... 7 Inv-K’wak..... 6 MDU........... 6 Fish Creek ...... 6 Tarwin ............ 4 Stony Creek.... 3 Toora... ........... 2 Foster ............. 1

2 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 7 0 7 0 9 0 10 0

Pts

169.34 152.32 145.05 135.72 126.72 90.83 82.39 80.63 68.14 54.02 59.54

36 32 32 28 24 24 24 16 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (4) L. Damon (Fish Creek) ....... (3) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (2) K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (1) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (2) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (0) M. Robbins (MDU)............. (2) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) C. Urie (Kor-Bena) .............. (0) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (0)

52 47 40 39 36 34 31 30 29 26

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Kil-Bass ...... 10 1 0 314.43 Kor-Bena ..... 10 1 0 250.27 Phillip Is...... 9 2 0 266.57 Dalyston ...... 8 3 0 258.44 MDU........... 6 5 0 91.29 Inv-K’wak..... 5 5 1 102.36 Toora... ........... 5 6 0 45.69 Tarwin ............ 3 8 0 58.31 Fish Creek ...... 2 8 1 41.59 Foster ............. 1 10 0 32.31 Stony Creek.... 0 10 0 30.46 GOALKICKERS M. Edwards (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) B. Egeberg (Kil-Bass) ......... (2) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (0) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (0) P. McRae (Tarwin) .............. (0) N. Eddy (MDU)................... (0) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) J. Sheerin (Inv-K’wak)........ (0)

Taking control: Jamie Maurilli-Pullin evades a desperate effort by Foster’s Matt Brown resulting in a goal. Photo by Mal Heywood.

Matching it: Ben East, up from the Thirds, takes a strong mark in front of his Foster opponent. Photo by Mal Heywood.

Brothers and arms: from left, Mitch Allott playing for Foster and Troy Allott playing for Toora rucked all day against each other. Photo by Mal Heywood.

Island wins wet one PHILLIP Island won their second game in a row after defeating Korumburra-Bena in damp conditions at the Korumburra showgrounds. With rain falling all day and three other games played before the Seniors took to the field, the ground conditions were wet and muddy, and the temperature was just above freezing. There was a strong wind towards the left of screen and the Island started kicking with its assistance. The Island looked in control from the outset and with the strong breeze

SENIORS Phillip Island 3.9.27 Korumburra-Bena 2.5.17 Phillip Island Goals: A. Edwards , J. Taylor , J. Youle Korumburra-Bena Goals: D. Muir 1, N. Besley 1 Phillip Island Best: B. Kimber, J. Taylor, W. Van Diemen, L. Cleeland, R. Linford, J. Youle Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Besley, D. Muir, G. Marshall, J. Morrison, P. Pattison, B. Fitzpatrick

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 6.8.44 Phillip Island 3.3.21 Leading Goalkicker: T. Sorrell 2 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Schubert, D. Robbins, M. Fleming, W. Trewin, M. Walker, J. Kyle Phillip Island Best: J. Nicolaci, N. Marsh, S. McIntyre, A. Redmond,

the ball seemed constantly down its end. The Island kicked its first goal through Aaron Edwards after an unusual decision of a deliberate rushed behind. It took another five minutes before the next major score and it was James Taylor, who normally can’t kick over a jam tin, who managed to slot a goal from outside 50. That shows the strength of the breeze. With the ball constantly in the island’s forward line the Island could only manage a couple more minor scores but took a handy 17 point lead into the first

S. Gheller, J. Henzen

THIRDS Korumburra-Bena 10.18.78 Phillip Island 3.3.21 Leading Goalkicker: J. Henderson 4 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Henderson, H. Suckling, J. Harris, Z. Walker, C. Trewin, M. Kennewell Phillip Island Best: T. Tack, C. Pollard-Virtue, E. Hines, B. Johnston, J. Black, J. Piera

FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 4.7.31 Phillip Island 1.13.19 Leading Goalkicker: J. Celebrine 3 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Celebrine, N. Wylie, J. Wyhoon, L. Norris, J. Woolley, J. Grabham Phillip Island Best: B. Anderson, M. Mattock, C. Epifano, A. Farrell, L. Sullivan, K. Ross

break. Quarter Time: Phillip Island 2.6.18 to Korumburra Bena 0.1.1 In the second quarter and Korumburra’s turn with the breeze, things were going to be tough for the Island. Korumburra took advantage of this, scoring after three minutes to draw closer. The Island were working hard into the breeze and almost got the reward through Mitch Price but his shot on goal amazingly plugged in the mud, fell inches short of the line and was rushed though for a minor score. From the kick-in Korumburra put the ball out on the full and Island skipper Jaymie Youle had the free kick right on the boundary. He calmly went back, lined up and kicked the goal to give the Island an all important goal into the difficult wind. Korumburra scored its second goal at the 15 minute mark to stay with the Island. The quarter ended with the Island up by 9 points. Half Time: Phillip Island 3.7.25 to Korumburra Bena 2.4.16 In the underground

change rooms at half time the teams were blissfully unaware of the rain that falling outside. They came out to a flooded ground and said g’day to Noah and his Ark as they took the field and got stuck in. The players switched codes in the second half and tried their hand at rugby union. It was scrum after scrum and the ball stayed in the Island’s forward half for most of the quarter. The Island scored two points to Korumburra’s one and the Island’s lead was now a handy 10 points Threequarter Time: Phillip Island 3.9.27 to Korumburra Bena 2.5.17 You wouldn’t pay money to watch the last quarter that unfolded because it was a quarter of men wrestling in mud. Both teams couldn’t get a clean possession let alone a mark which made scoring difficult and as a result neither side could trouble the scorers in the last quarter and the Island won the game by 10 points. Final Score: Phillip Island 3.9.27 def Korumburra Bena 2.5.17 Phillip Island is at home

again next week and take on the improving Inverloch Sea Eagles. A win there will set up the club’s finals for 2014.

Korumburra-Bena is away to Dalyston which should be a great match between two top four teams. UNDER 13 LADDER

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 14: July 12 Kilcunda-Bass v Fish Creek Dalyston v Kor-Bena Phillip Island v I-K Stony Creek v Toora Foster v MDU Tarwin - bye (DW)

MID GIPPSLAND Round 14: July 12 Newborough v Morwell East Mirboo North v Yarragon Hill End v Boolarra Trafalgar v Yallourn-Yall Nth Yinnar v Thorpdale

GIPPSLAND Round 13: July 12 Morwell v Bairnsdale Traralgon v Moe Sale v Drouin Leongatha v Wonthaggi (Night) Warragul v Maffra

ELLINBANK EAST Round 13: July 12 Ellinbank v Poowong Neerim South v Longwarry Nilma-Darnum v Dusties Nyora v Buln Buln WEST Round 14: July 12 Kooweerup v Catani Bunyip v Garfield Lang Lang v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn - bye

W L D

Pts

Corner Inlet .. 11 0 0 445.45 44 Inv-K’wak..... 10 1 0 297.26 40 L’gatha Jnr ... 7 4 0 115.00 28 Phillip Is...... 5 6 0 82.55 20 Dalyston ...... 3 7 1 78.48 14 Kor-Bena ..... 3 7 1 69.60 14 Won Power .... 3 8 0 69.18 12 20.22 4 Kil-Bass.......... 1 10 0 GOALKICKERS S. Flanders (Foster)............ (3) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (0) R. Angwin (Foster) ............. (1) T. Simpson (Won Pwr) ....... (0) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (2) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (2) C. Farrell (Phillip Is) ........... (1) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (2) T. Hanegraaf (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) J. Lamers (Leon Jnr) ......... (3)

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

Phillip Is....... 9 2 0 277.52 Inv-K’wak...... 7 4 0 160.00 L’gatha Jnr .... 7 4 0 144.72 Kor-Bena ...... 6 5 0 73.15 Won Power .... 5 6 0 86.58 Kil-Bass ....... 5 6 0 79.18 Corner Inlet ..... 4 7 0 112.10 25.12 Dalyston ......... 1 10 0 GOALKICKERS H. Kewming (Leon Jnr) ...... (4) M. Moschetti (Phillip Is)..... (0) E. Lamers (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) L. Marr (Foster).................. (0) J. Wrigley (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) J. Sprie (Dalyston) ............. (0) L. Rathjen (Foster) ............. (0) E. Spaull (Won Pwr)........... (0) L. Dayson (Phillip Is) ......... (1) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (1) B. Senior-Gibson (Won) ..... (0)

Pts

36 28 28 24 20 20 16 4 16 12 11 10 9 7 6 6 6 6 6

47 28 22 21 20 17 17 16 15 14 14

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Dalyston ...... 11 0 0 706.04 Inv-K’wak..... 10 1 0 335.71 Kor-Bena ..... 8 3 0 347.00 Fish Creek.... 7 4 0 183.83 Phillip Is...... 7 4 0 138.95 Kil-Bass ...... 5 6 0 67.46 Tarwin ............ 4 7 0 59.14 Toora... ........... 4 7 0 43.27 Foster ............. 3 8 0 56.78 Stony Creek.... 1 9 0 24.25 MDU............... 0 11 0 12.54 GOALKICKERS N. Bainbridge (Dalyston) .... (3) J. Sanna (Phillip Is) ............ (0) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) E. Taranto (Inv-K’wak)........ (2) B. Dorling (Kor-Bena)......... (1) J. Henderson (Kor-Bena) ... (4) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (1) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (3) B. Willder (Toora) ............... (0) M. Marotta (Dalyston) ........ (0)

Pts

44 40 32 28 28 20 16 16 12 4 0 34 31 30 27 26 24 22 22 21 21

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

27 21 16 13 11 11 11 11 10 10

Pts

40 40 36 32 24 22 20 12 10 4 0

Inv-K’wak..... 10 0 0 805.88 Dalyston ...... 9 1 0 1316.46 Kor-Bena ..... 7 3 0 202.82 Phillip Is...... 6 4 0 154.86 Fish Creek.... 6 4 0 139.15 Kil-Bass ...... 3 7 0 77.18 Foster ............. 3 7 0 42.38 Stony Creek.... 2 7 0 57.14 Tarwin ............ 1 8 0 37.82 Toora... ........... 2 8 0 26.48 GOALKICKERS H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (3) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (0) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (0) J. Stockdale (Stony Ck) ...... (0) M. Crutchfield (Dalyston) ... (1) Z. Van Delft (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) J. Spiller (Phillip Is) ........... (0)

Pts

44 40 32 28 28 16 16 12 12 12 34 29 16 16 15 15 14 14 14 13

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Persistent Parrots MAFFRA found it hard to shake off a determined Leongatha outfit at Maffra on Saturday. The Parrots led for most of the game with the Eagles managing to catch up in the third and overpower a tiring Leongatha in the last term. There were only nine

points in the game with 10 minutes to go so for Leongatha it was an honest and committed team performance. The Parrots welcomed back Sean Westaway and Chris Verboon whilst still missing Rhett McLennan, Brent Lynch, Jim Parry and Mark Truscio. Leongatha opened up with a winning first quarter in over-

cast conditions and a spongy playing surface; although conditions weren’t nearly as bad as the mud that flew around South Gippsland’s ovals on the weekend. The Parrots were quarter time leaders 3.3.21 to Maffra’s 1.4. Nick Nagel was proving to be an elusive forward, running in and booting four goals for the match including all

three in the first term. In the second term Maffra led the scoring but in a close tussle it was still Leongatha leading 4.4. to the Eagles’ 3.7. Chris Bruns was getting a fair share of the pill and is in great form for the Parrots. He played on danger forward Darren Sheen and held him goalless, a really committed

effort. Nathan Lynch played on Daniel Bedggood, one of Maffra’s better players and a hard guy to beat. Lynch did a great superb job in nullifying some of Bedggood’s talents. Again the third was a real arm wrestle with only three goals added between the two teams. Maffra held a slim last change lead 5.11 to Leongatha 5.8 Zac Vernon continues his brilliant season form and once again was a power of strength in defence and running through the middle. Zac played on Coleman who is Maffra’s best on-baller. After such a close three quarters it was home side

SENIORS

Maffra best: J. Bristow, J. Weath-

Maffra 8.14.62 d Leongatha 5.9.39

erley, R. Peel, S. Day, R. Gellie, N. Wozniak. Leongatha goals: Not supplied. Leongatha best: Not supplied.

Maffra goals: B. Caldwell 3, D. Bedggood 2, J. Hammill 1, K. Porter 1, D. O’Brien 1. Maffra best: D. Bedggood, B. Coleman, K. Porter, D. O’Brien, W. Gieschen, B. Caldwell. Leongatha goals: N. Nagel 4, C. Verboon 1. Leongatha best: C. Bruns, Z. Vernon, N. Nagel, N. Lynch, T. Marriott, A. Lynch.

RESERVES Maffra 19.10.124 d Leongatha 1.1.7

Consistent: the ever reliable Zac Vernon dishes out a handball for the Parrots as Jake Mackie provides the shepherd. Photo by Mark Drury.

Maffra the team to break the shackles as they added 3.3 to Leongatha’s solitary behind, although there was nothing in it until the dying minutes. Disappointingly for the Parrot thirds they had to forfeit their contest. A combination of four long term injuries, the school holidays and three players in the seniors saw little option but to pull the pin. There’s no let-up for Leongatha this Saturday as they play host to close rivals, the in-form Wonthaggi, which is aiming to shore up a final’s place. Leongatha has only pride to play for but, as usual, will be fighting hard against their local foes. Game time for the seniors is 6pm.

Maffra goals: G. Semmens 4, J. Langshaw 3, R. Peel 3, N. Wozniak 3, J. Jones 2, M. Allman 1, J. Weatherley 1, B. Regan 1, W. Pleming 1.

UNDER 18 Maffra v Leongatha Maffra won by foreit.

UNDER 16 Maffra 12.15.87 d Leongatha 3.2.20 Maffra goals: D. Nikolajew 4, L. Harrington 3, R. Thatcher 3, A. McKenzie 1, J. Reeves 1. Maffra best: L. Cunningham, D. Nikolajew, L. Harrington. Leongatha goals: L. Riseley 1, H. McGannon 1, L. Nunn 1. Leongatha best: L. Nunn, N. Trotto, J. Boler, H. McGannon, A. Argento, L. Riseley.

Parrots face tough Power LEONGATHA will host Wonthaggi Power under lights at Parrot Park this Saturday night. For the Parrots this will be a huge ask as the Power is coming off a tough one point defeat at the hands of ladder leaders Sale. The two clubs will be fighting for the Star Sentinel Cup but with a huge crowd expected, both clubs will rise for the occasion in this highly anticipated local derby. Leongatha has been hit hard by injuries this season but will no doubt put in a good fight against its old rivals. Leongatha lost by around seven goals when they last met so Wonthaggi will go in as hot favourites. The senior game commences at 6pm with the start being 12.30pm with the Under 16’s. The netball begins at 1pm, culminating in the A Grade game at 6.15pm. The day will be family friendly. Face painting will be available with children able to don their club colours or other de-

signs. There will also be a jumping castle. The Auskick kids will be playing at the nearby velodrome while the Leongatha Under 14’s will join the seniors pre-game and during the breaks. Power heritage On Saturday former Power and Rovers players and supporters got together as part of the heritage round. Peter Hanley from the Wonthaggi Power Football Club said the heritage round is a big event where everyone comes together. “It gives past football and netball players and officials a chance to celebrate the history of the club,” he said. “It is an opportunity for players from the Blues and the Rovers to get together, share the past and to recognise the new team that has come out of the merger.” Mr Hanley said this year, the money raised from club memberships will go towards refurbishing the canteen kitchen. “We had 103 members last year, we are hoping to get the same number if not more this year,” he said.

Good times: past player Rod Tack, current umpire Russ Matthews and past player Rob Gilliland enjoyed the half time fun as part of the heritage round at Wonthaggi on Saturday.

Heritage round: Stuart Gilmour, Phil Young and Neil Blair from Wonthaggi Power enjoyed the rain soaked match between Wonthaggi and Sale on Saturday.

PARROTS vs WONTHAGGI

Leongatha Football/Netball Club

NIGHT GAME

Football Recruitment Officer The Leongatha Football and Netball Club, which is affiliated with the Gippsland League, is seeking to attract the services of an energetic person to undertake the role of player recruitment officer for the football club and to assist in co-ordinating the development of players in our junior teams. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of local football at all levels, as well as across broader Victoria, and be able to identify talent that may be attracted to our club. They will also work with our club's Senior and Junior coaches to identify the club's needs with regard to our ongoing player requirements at all levels. This is a casual position with remuneration to be discussed with the successful applicant.

For further information or to express an interest in this position please contact Mal Mackie on 0408 512 034.

at Leongatha under lights

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Seniors Football - 6pm

Netball times

1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6.15pm

Football times U/16 12.30pm | U/18 2.20pm Reserves 4.10pm | Seniors 6pm Family friendly event: jumping castle, face painting etc.

FULL CATERING AVAILABLE. NO BYO ALCOHOL - CARS WILL BE CHECKED!

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ROUND 12 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Sale .........11 1 0 174.30 Morwell ....10 2 0 225.65 Bairnsdale .. 9 3 0 189.81 Maffra........ 8 4 0 172.38 Wonthaggi .. 7 4 1 163.08 Traralgon .... 5 6 1 146.88 Leongatha .....4 8 0 99.22 Moe...............3 9 0 75.10 Warragul .......2 10 0 24.11 Drouin ...........0 12 0 13.89 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) .............. (0) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale).......... (8) S. Pickett (Bairnsdale)........ (8) D. Bedggood (Maffra) ........ (2) N. Nagel (Leongatha) ......... (4) E. Shaw (Won Pwr) ............ (0) D. MacDonald (Morwell) .... (1) M. Davis (Sale) .................. (2) M. Ferguson (Sale) ............ (0) L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ..... (9)

Pts

44 40 36 32 30 22 16 12 8 0 66 64 38 34 33 29 27 27 26 26

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra........ 9 1 Traralgon .... 8 2 Wonthaggi .. 8 3 Morwell ..... 6 4 Sale .......... 5 6 Moe...............5 6 Leongatha .....3 7 Drouin ...........2 7 Warragul .......0 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

571.92 323.00 189.19 157.95 99.23 68.96 97.35 20.64 8.09

36 36 32 28 20 20 12 8 0

GOALKICKERS R. Tack (Wonthaggi) .......... (2) J. Freeman (Sale) ............... (2) J. Langshaw (Maffra) ......... (3) M. Allman (Maffra)............. (1) T. Phillips (Morwell) ........... (0) J. Rohde (Traralgon) .......... (0) D. Loprese (Traralgon) ....... (0) S. Dunbar (Traralgon) ........ (0) J. Tatterson (Maffra) .......... (0) J. Saunders (Maffra) .......... (0)

27 27 23 19 19 17 14 14 13 12

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Traralgon ...12 0 0 384.95 Sale .........10 2 0 195.04 Maffra........ 9 2 0 166.52 Bairnsdale .. 8 4 0 228.81 Warragul .... 5 7 0 78.12 Moe...............5 7 0 65.62 Drouin ...........5 7 0 65.09 Morwell .........4 8 0 97.87 Wonthaggi.....1 11 0 26.75 Leongatha ..... 0 11 0 26.02 GOALKICKERS B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) ... (0) H. McKay (Warragul) ......... (0) D. Day (Morwell) ................ (1) H. Britten (Traralgon) ......... (0) C. Graske (Bairnsdale) ....... (3) J. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (1) J. Orlicki (Warragul) ........... (3) D. Kosky (Maffra) ............... (0) C. Stockdale ....................... (0) J. Green (Bairnsdale) ......... (3)

Pts

48 40 40 32 20 20 20 16 4 0 31 27 25 24 23 22 20 20 18 18

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Pts

Moe .........12 0 0 473.50 Bairnsdale .. 9 3 0 285.57 Sale .......... 9 3 0 254.41 Maffra........ 9 3 0 245.99 Traralgon .... 8 4 0 288.53 Drouin ...........5 7 0 87.36 Warragul .......4 8 0 90.09 Morwell .........3 9 0 28.00 Leongatha .....1 11 0 19.07 Wonthaggi.... 0 12 0 2.51 GOALKICKERS

48 36 36 36 32 20 16 12 4 0

B. Dessent (Sale) ............... (9) P. Hill (Bairnsdale).............. (1) A. McKenzie (Maffra) ......... (1) L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)........ (3) K. Duncan (Traralgon) ........ (1) S. Van Dyk (Moe) ............... (0) R. Thatcher (Maffra) .......... (3) N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) .... (1) C. Henness (Sale) .............. (1) A. Young (Moe) .................. (0)

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Stony Creek Racing Club loses a winner By Stuart Biggins THE retiring CEO of the Stony Creek Racing Club, Ralph Gallagher is the survivor of an aggressive cancer diagnosed in 2002. While the cancer and its treatment for which he spent many long hours in the ‘chemo cafe’ as he puts it, impacted heavily on his life, took a toll particularly on his lungs and he is no longer capable of doing as much as he once was, Gallagher looks 10 years younger than his 75 years. He puts this down to clean living and job satisfac-

tion. Ralph Gallagher’s is an extraordinary and inspirational journey If it wasn’t for the lure of a Melbourne special school best suited to the needs of Shaun, his intellectually handicapped son, he might not have left his home state of Queensland and if it hadn’t been for the cancer diagnosis and the change of lifestyle it dictated, South Gippsland might not have gained one of its great champions, which surely he is. The Gallaghers moved to Caulfield from Brisbane in 1966 so that Shaun could attend a specialist school and fortuitously he was head hunted by the fledgling La Trobe University for his

Power Coach for Power GIPPSLAND Power coach and former AFL player Leigh Brown will make his way to Wonthaggi on Thursday 10 July to conduct training for Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club. To kick the evening off, Brown will be conducting a football clinic for the Wonthaggi Juniors from 4pm encouraging all Under 11’s and Under 13’s players to bring a friend along to participate. Brown will then take Under 16’s and 18’s for a training session from 5pm, followed by addressing the Seniors after training. The training session is an initiative from AFL Gippsland and Gippsland Power which allows clubs access to high level coaches. “It’s great to have the support from Gippsland Power and I am sure that the players will benefit from having Leigh take the session,” president Brett Tessari said. “This is a great opportunity for the club, especially for the junior players.” For all media queries contact: Matt Ogilvie 0437 292 825 or matthew.ogilvie@aflgippsland.com.au

ideas which would modernise, if not revolutionise, administrative procedures at the university where he remained for 36 years and rose to become the Director of Planning. But the story the man retiring after six seasons as the CEO of the Stony Creek Racing Club wants to take centre stage is not his own but the racing club’s. The benefits to his health of living in South Gippsland with its fresh air and relaxed pace brought to the area a man of great capacity for ideas and innovation and Bill Fuller, the chair of the South Gippsland Hospital Board at the time, encouraged Gallagher to put his name forward for the Stony Creek Racing Club Committee, which he did. When the then CEO of the club, Rob Armstrong, resigned in 2009 Gallagher took over and offered to do so without remuneration. Gallagher held the view that he owed and still owes something to racing which has played a very significant part in his life and in his son, Shaun’s life. “I used horse racing and also football to teach Shaun numbers at home and later we would sit in the stand at the MCG and the exercise would be, ‘Can you find Sheedy? What’s Sheedy’s number?’” Sport, and racing in particular, has been fantastic to Shaun and forged life-long friendships like that famously with Bruce McAvaney and which sees Shaun sit in the broadcasters’ box with Bruce on Melbourne Cup days. Gallagher sees the Stony Creek Racing Club as a tremendous community asset

as well as one with a tremendous historical status as a popular punting place; a track that horse owners have always seen as a place to try out their horses to see if they were fit for the big league. In 2009 there were signs that the club might close down and a public meeting held in Meeniyan attracted 180 people each one of whom was very clear about keeping the racing club going. Gallagher points out that the club today is a significantly intertwined part of the fabric of the community. As one of his legacies he has been able to reinforce the union between the reserve and the township and it is clear that without the racing club the community would be greatly diminished. Community involvement runs deep: the Meeniyan Pony Club/horse gate and float park; Mirboo North Pony Club/stalls patrol; MDUFNC/bar staff; dining room catering/Ladies Committee which involves a number of different local groups such as the Red Cross and the Tarwin Valley School/Fish Creek Netball Club/ticket gate; Foster Rotary/treasury; Stony Creek FNC/devoting and clean-up. Gallagher has seen the impact of internet betting on numbers at the track and one of the challenges of his stewardship has been to offset the loss of revenue this has brought about. The club’s governance is the responsibility of a Management Committee. Members, some of whom are longstanding contributors of twenty or thirty years have provided strong support and guidance to the CEO.

The combined corporate memory and extensive knowledge of racing have been invaluable. Promoting hospitality packages, the inducements of hampers for prepaid family bookings, no admission for under 17 year olds and a host of race day activities for children have made the track known for its relaxed family atmosphere. The club is also proactive in other areas and encourages people to travel safely and has the TAC present on cup day undertaking breath testing and distributing complimentary tea, coffee, water and raceday photographs. “The club is now well placed financially and ready to go into a different phase. “There are many changes happening in racing and the club needs to continue to be dynamic and refreshment is a good thing.” The State Government has been supportive and Gallagher cites Premier and Minister for Racing Dennis Napthine’s Size and Scope report which reveals the very significant $67.3 million value-added impact of the thoroughbred racing industry in the Gippsland and East Gippsland region, where it engages more than 3210 people as an employee, volunteer or participant and provides full-time employment for more than 650 people. He says, “Government grants for fencing and drainage highlight the support given to the club” “Most of the many hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on goods and services and salaries directly benefit our people and businesses.” The club has undergone a period of renewal and Gal-

Moving on: The Stony Creek Racing Club has undergone a period of renewal and retiring CEO Ralph Gallagher says it is time for refreshment. lagher says it is time for consolidation and progress and along with the rest of South Gippsland with its remarkable and unique range of attractions, marketing of the club needs continual refreshment. Moving on to the next phase of his life Gallagher

says, “I have enjoyed all the good things of life,” and when asked what he plans to do in his retirement he continues, “One thing I am going to keep doing is coming to the Stony Creek races.” Ralph Gallagher formally retires on Thursday, July 31.

Europeans love AFL thanks to Ben BEN MacCormack had always talked about living, working and travelling in Europe.

Tropical tourists: from left, Peter Roberts and Daniel Hales who both play with Glen Alvie C.C. Hales with five wickets was the leading wicket taker for the tourists.

Cricket tour

GIPPSLAND Cricket Region Team of the Year. The Gippsland Bushwackers is a cricket team comprising Sale-Maffra and Leongatha District players currently on tour to Darwin where they will play three games over the course of the week. On Sunday, June 29 the Bushwackers surprised the Palmerston C.C when they dismissed the locals for just 139 then proceeded to get the required runs off just 20 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. Stratford cricketer Travis Millar was the standout player with 70 not out. The team lost the following two matches to the Northern Territory Institute of Sport. Leading run scorers over the week were Travis Millar (116), Stephen Noble (88) and Michael Roberts (71). Leading wicket takers were Daniel Hales (5), Mark Donald (4) and Dylan Bolton (3).

“However it always seemed there was a reason not to, like starting a new job or buying a property,” the former Wonthaggi resident said. “Finally everything aligned, and there was no real reason not to give it a go.” Then two days before leaving Australia for the United Kingdom, he secured his current job as CEO of AFL Europe. “I had completed a Masters in Sport Business in Australia, which led to my first job in sports development and administration with Gymnastics Victoria. Since then I have worked with AFL NSW/ACT and the ACT Government in sport and recreation, and this role seemed like a great next step.” AFL Europe seeks to grow the profile of Australian Rules Football in Europe and discover new talent to play AFL professionally.

“Although we have the professional product on ESPN showing three live games a week, activating someone from armchair fan to player can be difficult,” MacCormack said. “We are currently running talent ID programs in Ireland and the rest of Europe. Ireland definitely has potential to keep producing elite AFL talent such as Tadhg Kennelly, and the new crop are now showing. “Daniel Flynn at Port Adelaide is a product of our academy program here and there will be three to four more signed at the end of this year.” A career highlight so far has been meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace. “We have also recently signed HRH Prince Charles as the patron of AFL Europe for the next two years which is a huge coup,” MacCormack said. “I am very proud of the events we have run, including four European Cups and the AFL European Challenge at the Oval in 2012, where the Port Adelaide Power

and Western Bulldogs came over to London for an exhibition match.” The role entails travel across the continent and further afield, heading to countries like Iceland, Croatia, Russia and Italy to find passionate Australian Football

players and volunteers to grow the game. “What I miss about Australia is barbecues after work, and being able to sit in our garden and play with the dog. Family and friends are deeply missed as well, although technology helps that so

much compared to 10 years ago,” MacCormack said. To find out more about the AFL Europe program of events see www. afleurope.org, follow AFL Europe on Twitter @ AFL_Europe or like AFL Europe on Facebook

Spreading the passion: AFL Europe CEO Ben MacCormack (centre) with former Leongatha resident Patrick McGrath (left) and Paddy Higgs, formerly of Wangaratta, with the Topdeck Anzac Cup Australia won from France this year.

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