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Unhealthy wait Hospital delays prompt call for change INSIDE By Brad Lester

PATIENTS are waiting for a ward at Wonthaggi Hospital for up to 18 hours while wards at Leongatha Hospital remain empty, The Star has been told.

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An elderly Inverloch woman waited up to 18 hours to be admitted to a ward after being admitted to Wonthaggi Hospital. Inverloch resident Alan Woodbridge, a friend of the woman, was incensed. “The ambulance refused to take her to Leongatha and although explaining her GP was at Leongatha, she was taken to Wonthaggi,” he said. “We were advised that 18 hours later she

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was not yet admitted to a ward. “This is disturbing and distressing knowing there are vacant beds in wards at Leongatha. This reinforces my opinion that until Ambulance Victoria is advised to transport patients to Leongatha, the numbers for an emergency doctor will not be attained.” He believed Leongatha Hospital needed an improved emergency care service. The hospital has an urgent care centre that is serviced by doctors on call, while Wonthaggi Hospital has a staffed emergency department. State Government criteria requires hospitals receive at least 5000 emergency patients a year to qualify for a fully funded and staffed emergency department. Leongatha Hospital treated 3408 patients at the urgent care centre

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during the 2014-15 financial year. “How can it get it up to 5000 if it won’t take the patients there?” Mr Woodbridge said. “When I was at Leongatha, there would have been about a third to half of the beds unoccupied. “They should be able to take patients.” Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark Johnson said given Bass Coast Health has a staffed emergency department, it would be logical the ambulance service would take the patient to the closer venue. He also said 5000 attendances would not automatically guarantee an emergency department. Continued on page 4.

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Dead track Members key to club’s future IN THE last 12 months, the Stony Creek Racing Club has been hit with funding cuts and a reduction in race meetings, which has left the future of the club uncertain. The Victorian Country Racecourse and Training Facilities Plan released in February announced Stony Creek would lose its training funding and a race meeting from the 2016-17 season. Bairnsdale and Traralgon racing facilities were also losers in the plan. After the blow to the club’s funding, former CEO Terry Grace stood down from the position and track manager Trent Luckhurst was moved on. The club is now operating with former business manager Sarah Wolf in the CEO position, Cindy Logan as part time track manager and track supervisor and Sandra Young as track supervisor. However the Stony Creek Racing Club has stopped short of saying the club will eventually close. Ms Wolf said speculating on the future of the club is not something she is willing to do at this stage. “This year is about positive changes around the club and like any small business, being conscious of spend-

ing,” she said. “Membership is my main focus.” Ms Wolf said while the cutbacks to the club could be seen as negative, she would prefer to look for the positives. “We have lost our full time track manager but we are working on other plans. The track is looking the best it has for quite a while, so it is not a negative for the club,” she said. “We still have five race days and our track maintenance funding this year, it is next season when it disappears.” She said once the training funding is gone it is unlikely to be reinstated, however regaining the fifth race meeting is a possibility. Ms Wolf said the biggest obstacle for the club in the near future is to increase the membership base. “At the moment, we have an older membership base and year on year it has dropped by the wayside,” she said. “We currently have 200 members and we would like to add another 100 to that this year. We really need some support from the local community to show Racing Victoria the club has a future. “Something as simple as that helps us in our argument to Racing Victoria and may help get our fifth meeting back. We have got to prove to it we have community support.” Ms Wolf said membership to the racetrack is $60 per season and gives people access to the member’s area and discount-

ed drinks. Since the announcement of the funding cuts, two trainers who used to use the Stony Creek facility have moved to the Pakenham track. There are still five trainers registered at the track, but they will all have to find somewhere else to train at the end of next season. The track supervisor roles will also be in jeopardy. “We are one of the few clubs where trainers don’t provide an income, which was where the funding came into it,” Ms Wolf said. The thoroughbred racing industry generates $67.3 million of value added impact and engages more than 3,210 people as an employee, volunteer or participant in the Gippsland and East Gippsland region, according to a report released last year by the State Government of Victoria. In the past five seasons, attendances to race days at Stony Creek have remained fairly stable. Figures will be tested this season with three of the five meetings held on a Tuesday, which don’t attract the numbers of the weekend meetings. The club’s first race meeting will be held on Saturday, December 26 followed by Ladies Day on Tuesday, January 5, Tuesday, January 9, Stony Creek Cup on Sunday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 29.

Girl power: from left, track supervisor Sandra Young, Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Sarah Wolf and part time track manager and track supervisor Cindy Logan are the women behind the Stony Creek facility, which has taken a few hits in the last 12 months.

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The resurfacing of a 670 metre section of road along the South Gippsland Highway near Ruby at a cost of $47,000 will involve a 150ml excavation, the laying of a strong 150ml concrete base topped by 150ml of crushed rock to

preserve the longevity of the roads. The Andrews’ Labor Government will spend $135.6 million in the next year to repair unsafe and deteriorating roads across Victoria. While interim measures such as asphalt patching works over the winter period will ensure roads can continue to operate safely in the short-term, the projects under the Road Surface Replacement Program and rehabilitation works will ensure their ongoing, safe operation into the future. Work on the projects is due to start later this year. The State Government is

Plans afoot: from left, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan has the resurfacing project explained to him by VicRoads regional director for Eastern Victoria, Scott Lawrence.

keen to continue the momentum of road upgrade projects with the section of the highway at Nyora complete, the KooWeRup bypass open and the stretch of highway between KooWeRup and Lang Lang well underway. Mr Donellan said, “The premier is keen to see these road maintenance projects keep rolling at 130 sites across the state as for one thing, they keep the crews in employment and that is a high priority.” When asked about projects such as the Black Spur beyond Leongatha and Crightons Hill on the Strzelecki Highway, Mr Donellan said these concerns were well known but require a great deal of planning and lead time and the current funding was about ‘immediacy’. The minister was returning from announcing funds for the dredging of the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes at Lakes Entrance and from inspecting the facilities at Port Anthony which he said provide exciting prospects for the region. He said it is possible Tasmanian trade bound for overseas might be rerouted from Melbourne to Port Anthony.

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Marty cares for children By Lucy Johnson WHEN Marty Thomas visited Vietnam

and Cambodia two years ago, he returned to Meeniyan with a dream.

Mr Thomas was in Cambodia when his friend Shirley Kawe suggested visiting the Opportunity for Development through Art (ODA) orphanage in Siem Reap where she works as a head volunteer. ODA houses more than 30 underprivileged children, providing them with food and education in the

care of Leng Touch and his wife Sry On. Upon witnessing the hardship experienced by the disadvantaged children living in refuge at ODA Family Home, Mr Thomas took it upon himself to raise funds and collect items for the children. Owner of Moo’s at Meeniyan cafe and res-

taurant, Mr Thomas has set up a donation tree by the front door for patrons to donate money equal to items required at the ODA orphanage. Clothes, toys, clothes, sewing machines and a goat are among the items hanging on the tree, all of which will be bought in Cambodia and taken to the orphanage on the trip.

“The tree contains all of the things we take for granted, just every day stuff the children don’t have,” Mr Thomas said. He will visit the orphanage for three and a half weeks next month, volunteering his time to teach English classes at the school. The children are taught

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Continued from page 1. “That decision would be made based on sustained long term high volume attendances,” he said. Ambulance Victoria group manager Eddie Wright said paramedics usually take patients to the closest hospital unless they require a higher level of care. “Judgements about the most appropriate destination are made in line with our clinical practice guidelines,” he said.

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life skills and literacy in the orphanage. ODA specialises in teaching the children how to find joy and opportunity through producing artworks of their own. Mr Thomas has a number of ODA paintings up for sale at Moo’s, with all proceeds going to the children. Mr Thomas is grateful for the community’s generosity, having raised about $2000 in funds for the project so far. “People from outside of the community have contributed too, which is fantastic. It’s a good cause and it will help ODA to afford things it needs,” he said. With further fundraising events prior to his departure, there’s still time to donate and make a huge difference to the children in Cambodia.

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Mr Woodbridge said ambulances transported Inverloch patients to the emergency department at Wonthaggi Hospital even though those people were patients of Leongatha Healthcare, whose doctors service the urgent care centre at Leongatha. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the urgent care centre at Leongatha Hospital “was a long way short of the mark for an emergency department”. “The reality is you can’t have an emergency department at every hospital and what we have now is a fantastic new facility that is now doing the best it can for the vast majority of health issues in this community,” he said. He has been told the hospital averages only about seven urgent care presentations per day, well below the threshold needed to justify an emergency department. Leongatha Hospital’s urgent care centre is available 24 hours a day and is staffed by nurses from the wards overnight. Bass Coast Health was contacted for comment but hadn’t responded by print deadline.

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Public transport forum churns ideas By Stuart Biggins SOME forty people attended a Public Transport Forum in the Leongatha on Thursday night and were given the opportunity to contribute

to a public transport conversation commissioned by the Australian Government. Convening the forum, Richard Elkington from Regional Development Australia, based in Traralgon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like setting a forward road map for the next

Petition to return rail SUPPORTERS of a return of rail services to South Gippsland have upped the ante by launching a petition. The petition states â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people of South Gippsland in Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south east have been left in the dark by the Victorian government when it comes to effective public transport solutions since the rail passenger service to Leongatha ceased on July 24 1993. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Study after study have concluded it is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feasibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to reopen the railway line for both passenger and freight services, however, the continuation of the growing cost of rebuilding the line over the years due to a lack of maintenance has deterred previous state governments from delivering this essential public transport service to those who live in the Casey, Cardinia, Bass Coast, Wellington and South Gippsland shires. The petition, initiated by the South and West Gippsland Transport Group, urges people to sign the petition and visit and support this proposal by following them on Facebook and its Website so the regions and townships situated along this rail corridor can have access to essential and adequate public transportation solutions and no longer be isolated from Melbourne and Victoria. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ReturnThe-South-Gippsland-Train/551962224878028 Website: http://www.swgt.org.au/ The Star highlighted the petition on its facebook page last week and this has so far reached 8652 people; many commenting on the need for rail including: Neil Travers: Revive Rail. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get serious about reinstating the South Gippsland Rail Corridor. Marnie Lee: That would be wonderful! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to be able to get a train to South Gippsland! Sue Lobb Johnson: A great idea. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a few buses that would be off the roads. Many people hate bus transport and would rather takes cars. It would reduce road transport numbers in general.

20 years.â&#x20AC;? Mr Elkington said that many valuable connections were made at the meeting which he said was very successful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the issues raised will receive greater currency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am meeting with Max Semken, a man who is very passionate about having the rail service to Leongatha brought back, in two weeks time.â&#x20AC;? Once these forums have been held around the country and an October 30 deadline set by the State Government Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan has been reached, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;conversation summaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be released. Stuart Johns of Public Transport Victoria said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of how you get around, we want a system that people want to use.â&#x20AC;? Mr Johns said the community of South Gippsland is both ageing and growing and this has many ramifications for public transport. The forum was asked to imagine the cost of the growth in the next 20 years would be like adding 20 percent to the amount of time currently spent in the supermarket, on the road or on the bus. The youngest participant at the forum, Chris Cantlon said he was concerned about the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transport projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With buses not connecting well, more buses are needed to help people get around the shire.â&#x20AC;? Mr Cantlon also said he

was a big fan of having the trains return to Leongatha. Many South Gippslanders drive to metro stations at outer Melbourne suburbs including Cranbourne, Berwick and Pakenham to access greater frequency rail services. Those who do said there is not enough parking at those stations. The forum was divided into two sessions which featured small group discussions. The first session gave attendees the opportunity to contribute what they thought was working for them on the one hand, and what needed improvement on the other. At the end of this session concerns were categorised and in order of priority and the following list emerged: accessibility, integration, customer experience, connectivity and frequency The follow up, second session, allowed individuals to choose one of these areas of interest to contribute to a conversation about, with an emphasis on what a particular category would look like if successful. With customer service one example would address lonely, poorly lit bus shelters which actually provide little shelter, such as the one that confronts those disembarking at Leongatha after dark, in some cases women travelling alone. An improved amenity would be a proper staffed terminus with ticketing, a well lit and heated (or cooled) waiting room with

Support where it counts: from left, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, South Gippsland Shire mayor Jeanette Harding, Cr Andrew McEwen and Richard Elkington chair of the Regional Development Australia Gippsland Committee who convened the meeting. comfortable seating and kiosk on the main street in the very heart of the town. As well as the lack of such infrastructure the quality of the road transport itself was criticised, at times no better than a school bus with uncomfortable and sometimes even broken seating. Accessibility was a big issue and Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brookes described the dilemma to locals when he described his options for arriving punctually to a 9am meeting at Federation Square in Melbourne. Catching the 6am bus, he said, did not guarantee he would make it on time given the chaos that results on the Monash Freeway from even

a minor accident. Cr Hutchinson-Brookes said that was his one public transport option. His alternatives were getting up way before dawn to get ahead of the peak hour traffic and staying in the CBD the night before.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In South Gippsland, if you have a 9am appointment in Melbourne, you have no public transport option.â&#x20AC;? On the question of Leongatha a rail service Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is inevitable but it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen in my lifetime.â&#x20AC;?

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Hot Shots a hit at Leongatha RSL

LADIES flocked to the Leongatha RSL for the Sydney Hotshots show on Saturday night. Each performer agreed they love putting on shows in small country towns and having the opportunity to

meet the locals. “It’s good to give back and meet people just so they realise we are just ordinary people,” performer Adam “Axe” Hendrix said. Although their favourite venue is located in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, the boys said it was fantastic to

be performing at the Leongatha RSL. Featuring dance numbers Magic Mike, Fifty Shades of Grey, Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake, the boys gave the ladies of Leongatha quite the memorable night.

Two double passes were given to lucky Star readers. and enjoyed by Hayley Evison, Meg Sullivan, Naomi Dumont and Steph Goss, who were treated to a meet and greet with the boys before the show.

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Winners: Star double pass winners Meg Sullivan (left) from Kardella and Hayley Evison (centre) from Lang Lang had plenty of fun at the Sydney Hotshots on Saturday night with performers, from left, Adam “Axe”, Ruben, Daz, Rudi and Andy.

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All smiles: Marg Steele thoroughly enjoyed her time meeting Sydney Hotshots Adam “Axe” (left) and Ruben. Right, Lucky girls: from left, double pass winners Steph Goss, Naomi Dumont, Hayley Evison, Meg Sullivan and Star journalist Lucy Johnson were treated to a meet and greet with the Sydney Hotshots, from left, Andy, Ruben, Rudi, Daz and Adam “Axe”.

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BALD Hills Wind Farm has received 15 complaints about excessive noise from the wind farm since it began operating near Tarwin Lower. Wind farm general manager Matthew Croome said those concerns were now being investigated by “a fully accredited acoustic consultant in accordance with the requirements of condition 21 of the permit”. “The noise complaints are still under investigation. We will be reporting to the people who have lodged the complaints once the investigation is complete,” he said. Don Jelbart wind farm opposition group Tarwin valley Coastal Guardians president is one of those residents affected. Mr Jelbart said noise levels in his house were “very bad” about two days a week, depending on wind speed and direction. “Noise tends to be much worse in the house than outside and some rooms worse than others,” he said.

“Bald Hills Wind Farm continually says it is investigating a number of different noises from a thump to a low grind, all audible, but the concern for us also is infrasound.” Infrasound is low frequency and typically inaudible. The coastal guardians raised concerns about such noise in a submission to the Australian Senate Select Committee on Wind Turbines in Melbourne recently. That committee will enquire into and report on the application of regulatory governance and economic impact of wind turbines by August 3, 2015. The group’s submissions stated the noise standard for the Bald Hills Wind Farm - NZS 6808: 1998 – was inadequate. “The slightly updated but still deficient 2010 version does not apply to the Bald Hills Wind Farm permit. However, neither reiteration of NZS 6808 measures low frequency and infrasound. Both are constrained to the measurement of audible sound – noise - and wholly inadequate

to regulate the full spectrum of wind farm acoustic emissions,” the submission stated. “Its testing methodology for audible sound is flawed and neither version addresses the pressing need to specify acoustic monitoring instrumentation.” Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne is responsible for investigating noise complaints from wind turbines at the Bald Hills Wind Farm. A spokeswoman for the minister said, “The Victorian Government is committed to supporting the wind energy industry in Victoria. Like all wind energy developments in Victoria, the Bald Hills Wind Farm is subject to strict noise guidelines. “Wind farm developers also need to have a noise complaint, evaluation and response process to address any community concerns.” South Gippsland Shire Council’s development services director Bryan Sword was due to make a written submission to the senate committee last week.

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WILSONS Promontory National Park will be closed from August 18 to 20 when shooters will reduce deer numbers. Parks Victoria staff will also undertake maintenance works, including on cabins, huts and essential services. Roger Fenwick, Parks Victoria’s regional operations manager, said a deer population control program would be trialled with the Australian Deer Association, Sporting Shooters Association and Game Management Authority. “The proposed trial seeks to build our knowledge and understanding of the impact of the population of hog deer on the health of the Prom, its habitat and endangered and vulnerable plant species within the park,” he said. “It will also involve a monitoring program to ensure we can measure the effectiveness of the operation.”

Parks Victoria is currently discussing the trial with key stakeholders, interest groups and partners. “The trial will not involve any other native wildlife control,” Mr Fenwick said. “The partnership between Parks Victoria, the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and the Australian Deer Association is helping to measure and reduce the impacts of deer in a number of icon parks across the state. “One hundred deer were culled as part of last year’s deer control program at the Dandenong Ranges National Park. “Subsequently, there are positive signs of environmental recovery and revegetation in areas that have previously been damaged by deer activity.”

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Demolition day at LSC By Lucy Johnson THE long awaited demolition of Leongatha Secondary College’s old east campus buildings is finally underway. Asbestos was removed from the buildings during the school holidays. Extra safety precautions ensured no students or staff were exposed to the harmful chemicals. Principal Wayne Chester was pleased to see progress being made. “The Department of Education agreed to fund the project in term four of last year,” he said. “We had many discussions with the department about what we ought to do and an audit at the start of the year gave us approval to demolish the old buildings.” The demolition is the third stage of the redevelopment project at Leongatha Secondary College after the former Coalition Government invested $11 million into funding the redevelopment in 2011. New buildings opened in March 2014. Mr Chester looks forward to the addition of new facilities in lieu of the buildings. “The buildings will be replaced with an open space for students to spend their lunchtimes. There will also be an expansion of woodwork and metalwork areas,” he said. The buildings will also be replaced with a locker space for students in years 7 to 9, most of whom are now using temporary lockers. Workers are now preparing to level the site before term four starts in October.

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Council fails test By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council must lift its game according to the results of a community satisfaction survey, despite major achievements in the past 12 months. Council was ranked 49 out of 100 for overall performance, lagging behind the state average of 60 and the large rural shires average of 56. CEO Tim Tamlin said he was surprised by the survey results, but said council needed to improve the way its achievements were promoted to the community. “The score for advocacy declined by four points when we had achieved great results for our advocacy programs such as $1.6 million funding for the Karmai Children’s Services Centre and $1.3 million for the Black Spur rail trail construction. It seems that advocacy means different things to different people,” he said. Council was classified as a large rural council, which also included such councils as Bass Cosat, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Horsham and Wangaratta. Council scored 49 for community consultation (state average 56, large rural shires 54), 45 for advocacy (state average 55, large rural shires 53), marking community decisions 44 (state average 55, large rural shires 52) and overall council direction 44 (state average 53, large rural shires 51). Young people had a higher opinion of council’s overall performance while people aged 50-64 and Coastal-Promontory ward residents were least satisfied. Most people felt council’s most important function was providing roads, footpaths, drainage and bridges, followed by community services, with the provision of tourism and

economic and employment development the least important role. Council scored just 27 for sealed local roads but Anthony Seabrook, council’s director of development services, said inspections of sealed council roads had continually indicated those roads were acceptable. He felt many people still wrongly believed highways and major roads were maintained by council, when they were actually the domain of VicRoads. As these roads carry more traffic, they were typically in need of greater repair. Mr Tamlin added, “We undertook a great deal of work on our roads and advocacy and they still rate low. I think people still score council on the state road network as well as our road network. Perhaps the only positive from the report was a score of 65 for customer service, just behind the state average of 70 and the large rural shires score of 67. Only 57 per cent of survey respondents had contact with council in the past 12 months. This year’s survey asked respondents if they would prefer rate rises to improve services or service cuts to retain rates at current levels. In South Gippsland, 24 per cent of participants said they would prefer rate rises while 51 per cent opted for service cuts. Twenty-five per cent could not say either way. Council will respond to the survey at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting. A council report recommends council analyse the results to determine if council can improve its ratings. The survey was undertaken by independent market research consultancy JWS Research, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Researchers surveyed 400 residents aged 18 and over between February 1 and March 30 this year.

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POLICE BRIEFS Slippery slope crash KORUMBURRA police responded to a single vehicle collision at Ervings Road intersection in Moyarra on Monday morning. A 22 year old Warragul man was travelling from Korumburra to Wonthaggi when he lost control of his car on the icy bend at 6.50am. The vehicle slid off the side of the road and down an embankment before crashing through a fence. The driver did not sustain any injuries. Another single vehicle collision occurred in the same spot just ten minutes prior. Police are reminding drivers to take extra care in wet and icy conditions.

Charged for church break-in A 38 year old Foster man has been charged with burglary

after allegedly breaking and entering the Anglican Church at Station Road, Foster. The offender broke into the church at approximately 9pm on Sunday, July 12 and was later arrested at Foster Caravan Park following police inquiries. The offender was charged with burglary before being bailed to Korumburra Magistrates Court on Friday, July 17.

Toolbox taken BETWEEN Sunday, July 5 and Tuesday, July 14, offender/s entered an address on the Bass Highway, Dalyston and stole mass amounts of property. The address held four storage containers surrounded by a cyclone fence. A Supatool tool box containing an estimated 800 tools, a 200WAI Mig welder and a three man pop up tent were stolen from the premises. The offender/s cut the

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Assembly of councillors – May/ June 2015 Councillor discretionary fund allocation report Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the CEO June 2015 Sth Gippsland Shire Council community satisfaction survey results 2015 Final strategic direction for Aquatic Facilities in Sth Gippsland 2015 - 2020 Foster pool review Formalise Road discontinuance of government road, part of Flinders St, Korumburra Compulsory kerbside collection service for Venus Bay Planning application Use and development of a host farm with dwelling and ancillary works at 1725 Wild Dog Valley Rd Strzelecki Planning scheme amendment C105 (Meeniyan wastewater treatment plant) Planning application 1487 Korumburra Wonthaggi Rd Kongwak - use and development of the land for a market Planning scheme amendment C77 part 3 (Agnes rezoning) Final cluster review for social community infrastructure Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay and Meeniyan Closed items – two contractual matters Late Closed item - matter that Council consider may prejudice Council or other persons

SECTION 86 COMMITTEE AGM NOTICES Allambee South Community Centre AGM to be held at the Allambee South Community Centre Monday 3 August commencing 7.30pm Foster Showgrounds AGM to be held in the Young Farmers Room Tuesday 4 August commencing 7.00pm Port Welshpool Maritime Museum AGM to be held at the Museum Tuesday 4 August commencing 2.00pm Meeniyan and District Indoor Sports Stadium AGM to be held at the Stadium Wednesday 5 August commencing 7.00pm

TURNER STREET – TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM & FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION Council wishes to advise of two concurrent projects proposed for Turner Street Leongatha Due to continual pruning of trees for power line clearance the Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) trees have become unattractive and are also damaging existing footpaths and other adjoining public and private infrastructure. Following consultation with the residents of Turner Street, the planned tree removals will take place on the 27 July, followed by replanting with Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Sioux' (Crepe Myrtle), a more suitable species for the site. For

padlocks off the container after gaining entry to the property by cutting the fence in the back corner near a laneway. The burglary marks the second offence to have occurred at the address in two weeks. Wonthaggi Police are urging anyone with information about the offence to come forward.

Holiday burglary A POOWONG farmer has become the victim of a burglary after returning from a holiday to find items missing from his property. The burglary occurred between Saturday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 14 while the victim was on holidays. The farm had workers on the property during the owner’s absence. The victim realised the burglary had occurred on Sunday, July 12 when they realised alcoholic drinks were

missing from their fridge. Other stolen possessions include power tools, Christmas lights, lawn mower and torches.

Assailant resists arrest EMERGENCY services were called to an assault between two men at George Street in Korumburra last Saturday morning. Paramedics and police responded to a 6am call out where two men were found to be intoxicated. A 25 year old Korumburra man was found bleeding from a head wound and was taken to Korumburra hospital by ambulance to receive further medical treatment. Leongatha and Wonthaggi police arrested a 27 year old Korumburra man inside the address. The man resisted arrest following enquiry at the scene but was subdued and taken into custody suffering a

more information, please contact Steve Missen on 5662 9200. To assist with access to the trees, it is requested that residents and visitors not park along the street on this date. Upon removal of the trees, Council will be installing a new footpath along the southern side of Turner Street between Brumley Street and Horn Street. There is currently no footpath along Turner Street in this area. The new path was identified as a priority under Council's 'Missing Link' footpath program. It will also link the Education Precinct with the Recreation Reserve. For more information on the footpath, please contact Paul Challis on 5662 9200.

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 South Gippsland residential properties are eligible, including those in rural areas (Commercial & industrial properties are not eligible).This year's fee is $91 per property. A reduced rate of $31 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. Once booked, Council's contractor will notify you of your scheduled collection date in September or October. Waste will need to be placed for collection within property boundaries (where possible) and the pile labelled in a manner that clearly identifies it as waste to be collected by the hard waste collection contractor. Council's contractors will come on the specified day and remove the hard waste. A maximum of two cubic metres (1m wide x 1m high x 2m long) of waste will be collected from properties that have booked and paid for a collection. For further information on materials that can and cannot be accepted, visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9200. IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK ACT 1994 Impounded on 9 July 2015 from Foster Beach Road, Foster. Six white and brown goats. If not claimed and relevant fees paid within seven (7) days of the date of this notice the goats will be sold at the Koonwarra Saleyards on 29 July 2015. If you have any queries please contact Graeme Peters, Local Laws Officer on 03 5662 9200 during business hours (8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday). COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Kardella/ Ruby/ Trida/ Buffalo/ Hoddle/ Stony Ck Vegetation Maintenance: Kardella/ Arawata/ Turtons Ck Rd/ Stony Ck/ Fish Ck/ Boorool Rd, Berrys Ck/ Wild Dog Valley Rd, Hallston/ Fairbank Rd, Leongatha Nth Resheets: Ross St, Meeniyan/ Turtons Ck Rd, Turtons Ck Drainage Works: Charltons Rd, Stony Ck/ Martins Rd, Meeniyan/ Caithness Rd, Koonwarra Roadside Slashing: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida Weather Permitting

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minor head cut. The man was escorted to Wonthaggi hospital but required no further treatment. He was then interviewed at Wonthaggi Police Station where he was charged and bailed with assaults, resisting arrest and breaching an intervention order. No police injuries were reported.

nessed the incident. Police are asking this person or anyone else who may have witnessed this incident

to contact Sergeant Boldiston or Senior Constable Leger at Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

House alight A FIRE at Brendan Street in Meeniyan saw a family of five escape, fortunately unharmed. Occupants of the address, two adults and three small children woke to the ringing of smoke alarms on Sunday evening. All family members exited the house safely and called triple zero. The house was mostly destroyed by fire damage by the time it was under control of CFA units. On inspection, the CFA Captain deemed the fire non suspicious, citing a wood heater as the most likely cause of the flames. The occupants were lucky to have escaped the blaze. Emergency services would like to remind residents to have active, working smoke detectors fitted into all homes.

Road rage turned assault POLICE are investigating an assault that took place at Graham Street in Wonthaggi outside a laundromat last Sunday. The incident took place around 3pm between two males as the result of an alleged road rage incident. The confrontation occurred between the male driver of a red Holden sedan and another male driver of a white Ford Territory. According to one of the drivers, a person driving a white van was parked across the road and may have wit-

Rest in peace: Douglas Prescott, esteemed Justice of the Peace for Wonthaggi Police Station, sadly passed away aged 74 on Monday, July 13.

Wonthaggi JP passes ON Monday, July 13 Wonthaggi Police Station members were saddened to learn of the passing of their resident Justice of the Peace, Douglas Prescott JP, aged 74. Mr Prescott commenced operating as a Justice at Wonthaggi Police Station in 2008, doing voluntary work, signing affidavits and generally taking a fairly onerous task off police members who were then freed up for operational duties. He performed this role for seven years, later being joined by other local Justices to share the workload. Mr Prescott was admitted to hospital several weeks ago, and finally succumbed to an illness on Monday, July 13. He was widely known in the Wonthaggi area through his Justice work over the years, having assisted thousands of community members with document signing and verification. Officer in Charge of Wonthaggi, Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson paid tribute to his enviable work ethic and the terrific personality he brought to the Station. “In spite of physical handicaps, Doug was one of the most driven people I have ever met both personally and professionally,” Steve Gibson said. “His wide smile and engaging manner will be greatly missed by all our staff and the greater community who came to know him. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife Marlene and his extended family.”

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Landfill dump alarms farmers By Stuart Biggins THE view over Jim Geary’s back fence on the northern edge of Leongatha is across a shallow valley to the industrial estate and to the right, towards Coalition Creek and the far hillside where cattle graze. In the middle foreground is a reedy wetland, a haven for wildlife, which extends down to Coalition Creek. Upstream it ends at Cusack Road, where it is fed by a pipeline which replaced the swamp when the industrial estate was created above it on land sold to council by Jim Geary in the 1980s. In the old days, Mr Geary said, “There was a team to maintain the watercourse which was used as a drain to prevent waste residue from building up and to keep it flowing,” he said. In the 30 years since the industrial estate was developed, rules protecting the natural environment have been significantly strengthened. For example, people intending to carry out earthworks that will raise the level of a wetland by more than one metre require a permit. Mr Geary’s land is about to get a whole lot wetter

since South Gippsland Shire Council dumped truckloads of soil into the wetland. Excavated as part of work to reconstruct Watson Road in the industrial estate nearby, the infill has narrowed the width of the swamp immediately below Cusack Road. It also exceeds one metre in depth, closer to two in places. Graeme Heath, whose farm is just out of sight downstream, has been told the soil was dumped without a permit and when he called to express his concern about the action he was told by council, “You’ll be okay.” There is concern for the health of not only this water course, but also the quality of the water that finds its way into Coalition Creek and then to the Tarwin River from where the township of Meeniyan draws its water. “The soil dumped was not sanitised. Who knows what chemicals or other toxic substances are seeping into the water,” said Mr Heath. David Hoy is a neighbour of both Jim Geary and Graeme Heath. His cattle can be seen grazing on the opposite hillside. Mr Hoy claims a drain installed as part of infrastructure to protect the industrial estate when it was first developed no longer flows freely into the swamp and onto Coalition Creek.

Instead, he said scrub and undergrowth near to the bottom of the drain has helped create a dam, and with heavy rain this spills the water across his flat land. He is worried that together with the infill narrowing the swampland at Cusacks Road, his land will now become wetter still. “My land used to be dry for part of the year but now it is wet all year round,” he said. Anthony Seabrook, director of development services at council, said the clean fill material (clay) from the reconstruction works in Watson Road was deemed unsuitable for reuse during the reconstruction due to its poor strength and load capabilities. “The clay material has been placed on council owned land at Cusack Road as this location is being used as a temporary placement site for the material until another suitable site can be found,” Mr Seabrook said. Council is working in conjunction with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority to source a suitable site. Emily Sanders, Gippsland manager for the Environment Protection Authority, said the EPA was aware of community concerns relating to council depositing a large stockpile of road material soil on land near Coalition Creek,

Up the creek: from left, Leongatha’s Graeme Heath, whose property adjoins David Hoy’s farm. Mr Hoy is smiling now but says his is lowlands are getting wetter and it may not be long before he needs the paddle. Behind them, the soil encroaching on the wetland, dumped by South Gippsland Shire Council, is visible. Leongatha. Ms Sanders said, “EPA has provided advice to the council, which is investigating whether prior assessments, such as current and past land uses and soil contamination risks, were properly carried out before the soil was deposited. “EPA is expecting the council to report back on its findings soon and an inspection may be carried out based on the investigation’s outcome.”

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Holiday hotpot By Brad Lester A PROPOSED holiday venue created a scene far from relaxing in South Gippsland Shire Council’s chamber last Wednesday. Proponents and objectors to a host farm at Strzelecki tried to convince council to side with them. The host farm comprises a house, four cabins, a communal meeting room and an amenities building on 26ha of land zoned farming at 1725 Wild Dog Valley Road. The property has previously hosted various festivals – including one staged without a permit – and neighbours are concerned such events would be held again. But one of the proponents, Sean O’Carroll, said hosting the Camp Casual music festival was a mistake in hindsight and promised no further music festivals would be held. The host farm will be considered by council at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting. Council planners have recommended a permit be issued, with many conditions, including a limit of 20 people at the accommodation site at any one time. The proponents are two families, represented at council by permaculture teacher Andrew Faulknor and psychotherapist Sean

O’Carroll. “We hope to provide a living, breathing example of a sustainable farm,” Mr O’Carroll said. The host farm proposes visitors will tend to a ‘subtropical food forest’ and orchard, manage animals, ride horses, maintain a vegetable garden and wood lot, collect firewood and catch fish. About half of the property – primarily steep land - will be revegetated to control erosion. Council received eight objections to the proposal. Among those worried are Robyn Bowen and Dr Peter

Hillard, who farm next to the land. They are concerned about effluent disposal, impacts on soil quality, land being removed from farming and contamination of Wild Dog Creek if the effluent system fails. Car parking, increased traffic and noise, and decreased land values were also issues. Ms Bowen said during the Camp Casual Festival, at least 440 people attended and noise could be heard 2km away until 2am. He said a laser light show beamed lights around their

property until early in the morning. They are concerned such infringements of their rights could continue if the host farm was built, and affect their beef business. Dr Hillard questioned the legitimacy of the tag ‘host farm’. “There is no farm there now and I would have thought a farm would have been a prerequisite for a host farm,” he said. He questioned the adequacy of a proposed permit condition to require weeds to be controlled only annually.

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THE children of Tarwin Lower Primary School have a lot to look forward to this term. Students will enjoy such events as the school sleepover, Melbourne camp, a dinosaur show and a visit back in time to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra. DUMBALK and District Progress Association had to postpone Saturday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll night due to illness of the featured artist. The

association apologises for the inconvenience caused and hope to advise of a new date soon. PAST students of Loch Primary School Dave Batrouney, Tom Knox have replaced the school’s sandpit boat which they had installed as their Year 6 project in 2005. The boat had become unsafe and the boys hearing about it and keen for the boat to remain a part of the school, found a replacement and worked over the school

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Sporty bunch: BIG4 Inverloch Holiday Park hosted an AFL live broadcast recently and footy fans enjoyed the chance to meet AFL Collingwood stars Nathan Brown and Jarryd Blair. The holiday park hosted a sausage sizzle and kick to kick activities throughout the broadcast.

International aid: Dr Alan and Anne Vaughan spoke about their work at a school in Bangladesh at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South in June. From left, Dr Vaughan, Ruth Sage, Mrs Vaughan, Ann Kemper and Jim Kemper.

Vaughans heed children’s plight MAKING a difference to the lives of children in Bangladesh was the topic of the presentation at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South on June 28. Dr Alan Vaughan and Anne Vaughan spoke of their work at the LANPRA Tribal Children’s Hostel in Bangladesh at the

service, held at Scots Pioneer Church. Hazel Capewell led devotions, Dr Vaughan read the scripture and musician was Ruth Sage. The next Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at the church will be held this Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. A concert will feature local entertainers guitarist Michael Holloway, vocalist David Panther, trumpeter Syd Jackson, soloist Kevin Slater and organist Rodney Emerson.

Cold enough for Christmas event A MERRY crowd of 70 people enjoyed the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s first Christmas in July event in Leongatha on Sunday. People travelled from as far as Mirboo North, Foster, Inverloch and Korumburra for the occasion, at meeting room one at Leongatha Memorial Hall. Guests enjoyed a traditional warm

Christmas lunch complete with Christmas pudding that went down well on the coldest day in 18 years. The band played a selection of Christmas carols and other favourites, including some pieces to be performed at the Latrobe Valley eisteddfod in September. The lunch was so successful the band expects to hold another Christmas in July next year.

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Jingle bells: enjoying the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s Christmas in July lunch on Sunday were musical director Ben Stein (left) and flugelhorn player Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, with guests Jan Stewart (left) and Eileen Elliott. Mrs Stewart’s late parents Jim and Jean Stewart were life members of the band, and Mrs Elliott is also a life member. Mrs Stewart’s niece Natalie Stewart now plays cornet in the band.

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Get in touch with Greg’s team THE telecommunications industry is booming with new products every day, so Greg Carruthers opened up a big, new place that has it all. Mr Carruthers put up the sign for his new shopfront at HiTech Connections in Leongatha on Monday. Formerly Leading Edge Telecoms, the new space offers the same exceptional service with a new coat of paint and a wide range of stock. “Customers can come in and see familiar faces and expect the same great service they’ve always had,” Mr Carruthers said of his 12 years’ experience in the industry. Partnered with Telstra, HiTech Connections has the solution for everything, including internet, landline and mobile phone connections. “We specialise in Telstra services, we sell a wide range of Telstra services and can assist our customers in finding a plan to suit any needs,” Mr Carruthers said. With broadband services expanding throughout South Gippsland, the staff at HiTech Connections is assisting locals in making high speed connections to make the most of the National Broadband Network. “NBN is now available in Leongatha

South, Nerrena and parts of Koonwarra,” Mr Carruthers said. “We are here to help people set up new services and organise plans. We are also taking expressions of interest so as the NBN rolls out we can set people up as soon as the towers are turned on.” Aside from offering impeccable service and diverse stock, the new HiTech Connections store offers a warm and welcoming place to get whatever you need in communications. Whether you’re there to buy a new phone cover or television aerial, the children’s play area and complimentary coffee will make you feel right at home. “The new store is more accessible for our customers and the large space has meant we can start providing a whole lot of other products and services. We have a long list of stuff we want to do over the next few months,” Mr Carruthers said. Among the new services on offer, HiTech Connections can back up photos from mobile phones and professionally print them in store. Mr Carruthers and the team is also going to start offering customised phone accessories to suit every individual. The doors at HiTech Connections are now open and the tech savvy team is ready to hook you up with everything you need.

New headquarters: from left, HiTech Connections’ employee Rhys Hanks, store owner Greg Carruthers and employee Nick Meadows stand proudly outside the new shop front on McCartin Street, Leongatha.

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Though stock was purchased from C-Mark Music, the new Wonthaggi music store has no affiliation with the former business. C-Mark owner Harold Milkins helped Jason and Shareen through their transition into Wonthaggi’s business industry. Bass Coast Music will be open from 9am until 5pm on weekdays and from 9am until 1pm on Saturdays.

Car hits cyclist A CYCLIST competing in Saturday’s Leongatha Cycling Club event was struck by a car during the race. What is believed to be a charcoal coloured Ford Territory brushed past the young secondary school cyclist; collecting the rider with his side mirror and the “running board” at the side of the vehicle. Fortunately the rider didn’t fall or sustain any serious injuries. However cyclist’s shoes worth $150 were damaged and may have to be replaced. The club takes this sort of incident seriously and is disappointed the driver didn’t

stop to render assistance. It is expected the club will report the matter to police and have them monitor future races if necessary. The incident occurred during racing at Outtrim while the club conducted time trials on the run between the reserve and Leongatha South. The club had warning signage out to help drivers understand there was a race in progress, with many juniors and senior riders using the road in both directions. The club asks this driver to come forward and contact the police and indicate they were in control of the vehicle involved.

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OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor

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E D I T O R I A L Support Stony racing COUNTRY Racing-it’s a great day out; they’re the words plugged on the Country Racing Victoria’s website. It’s a pity then this same organisation is endeavouring to pull the rug from under the Stony Creek Racing Club’s feet. Funding cuts to its training facilities and staff is the straw which has almost broken the “horses” back. The cuts have forced former CEO Terry Grace to stand down from his position and track manager Trent Luckhurst has also moved on. Whether this latest cut will kill racing at Stony Creek is yet to be determined despite the race club remaining positive-what else can it be? The club fears to lash out and say a lot may result in it being further unfairly treated. To continue giving South Gippslanders “a great day out” why not help struggling clubs like Stony Creek whose volunteers have been working feverishly for years without a lot of recognition. The Stony Creek course has a great atmosphere, the facilities are fantastic and there’s plenty of coverage in case of inclement weather. Instead of cutting back Country Racing Victoria (CRV) should give back to Stony Creek and see it flourish for South Gippslanders for years to come; without having to take the drive to the new Pakenham facility at Tynong. And South Gippslanders why not consider taking up a membership of the club; it is through membership the club can thrive and put pressure back on CRV to back the club.

WHAT would also make shopping attractive in Leongatha is the ease of getting around. At present in McCartin Street, cars and trucks have right of way over shoppers. The median strip is narrow and trying to stand there with a pram and child as these vehicles stream by does not make it a pleasant experience. A pedestrian crossing at the roundabout near the Commonwealth Bank would make it much easier for people. Cars would only have to wait 10 seconds while we cross. Donna Lancaster, Leongatha.

Candidate spreads love SINCE announcing my candidacy for McMillan, I have been travelling right around the region meeting people, listening and learning. Job security, the pressing impact of the federal budget and the costs of living and barriers to business have been big issues right across the electorate. In a healthy community, social justice and economic stability go hand in hand. The marriage equality debate has really captured people’s imaginations.

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

Australia’s identity is built on diversity and the principle of a ‘fair go for all’. Marriage is such an important institution. Let’s not be afraid of change if it will help make our society fairer and more inclusive. The campaign for marriage equality seeks to address discrimination. Many people of good faith understand the need to set things right. No one is asking the churches and mosques to compromise their traditional values. Marriage between two people who love each other should be celebrated in our community. Let’s keep the conversation going for as long as it takes. In doing so, let’s make sure this

debate does not become a cause of bitterness or division. I will continue to advocate for fairness and inclusion. In these times of instability and fear, we need more love, more compassion and we need to accept people for who they are. Everyone has a valid contribution to make. Together we can encourage our politicians to embrace change, by positively articulating in favour of change. Chris Buckingham, Labor candidate for McMillan, Warragul.

VOXPOP! VOX What’s your stance on unconventional gas extraction in South Gippsland?

Someone wrong There’s something wrong with the system when a patient is taken to a hospital in Wonthaggi from Inverloch only to wait for 18 hours when that same patient could be transferred to Leongatha with little or no wait. Leongatha Healthcare operates a business out of Inverloch on a full time basis so surely if that patient normally sees the doctor in Leongatha they can be transferred to Leongatha; where they’ll be cared for by their own doctor who has access to all the background records of that patient. This is especially the case when that patient doesn’t have a life threatening problem and can be transferred easily that few minute’s more to Leongatha. Just knowing a patient’s history would save many hours of resources for medical staff. Leongatha has a state of the art hospital to be proud of, the $10 million facility unveiled just two years ago-why not use it.

“I don’t like it anywhere, it mucks the place up. They want to turn this beautiful cattle land into a desert land.” Anthony Kerrison, Mirboo North

“It’s just awful. Australia is so beautiful but at the rate we’re going one day it will all be a massive mine.” Mark Handley, Mirboo North

“It’s abhorrent. The government are selling our land, health and town short for money. We should be proud of our country and stick up for it.” Kelly Schilky, Mirboo North

MP listens to Korumburra GIPPSLAND South Danny O’Brien said constituents had raised more than 25 different State Government issues across three mobile electorate office visits in Korumburra, Foster and Mirboo North. His mobile office was set up in Korumburra on Tuesday, July 14 where constituents raised issues as diverse as water supply, education, small business, roads, apprenticeships, environment, farming, planning and WorkSafe. “People’s issues often go unheard because they either have mobility issues, are too busy or find it’s too difficult to visit their local MP’s office, so this allows people to raise matters important to them without having to leave their town,” Mr O’Brien said. Mr O’Brien said he would follow up each of the matters on behalf of his constituents to ensure they get the attention they deserve. “I’ll be visiting a different town each month, with my August visit pencilled in for Rosedale,” he said.

“There have been so many horrific stories of places where they’ve extracted coal seam gas. It’s a risk to the livelihood of South Gippsland.” Denyse Menzies, Mirboo North

MP: CSG unlikely By Brad Lester COMMERCIAL quantities of coal seam gas are unlikely to exist in South Gippsland, a gas company told Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

Talking point: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien discussed water security and issues affecting small business with Korumburra Business Association president David Amor at the mobile electorate office in Korumburra.

“That’s not a definitive answer but we should not be getting anxious about something that may not even happen here,” he said. “I’m concerned there is negative publicity being given and negative impacts on our communities, but to be forewarned is to be forearmed, but we should be cautious.” Mr O’Brien said the Victorian Nationals recently discussed CSG with their party colleagues in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. The Nationals lost the NSW seat of Ballina to The Greens in this year’s NSW election and suffered a big swing against it in the seat of Lismore, largely due to CSG, Mr O’Brien said. “The former Queensland government allowed the industry to run away before the community had any confidence in it and it look the Liberal National Party government to bring it back in train and get some community confidence back,” Mr O’Brien said. “There are some lessons to learn but we will not allow anything that harms our groundwater and resources.”

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 13

Striving for excellence CUSTOMERS of Leongatha Holden can rest assured knowing they are dealing with the best in the business. Having been awarded the highest accolade in Holden motor servicing, motor vehicle technician and foreman Simon Lawson can ensure each customer’s needs are met with exceptional service. Mr Lawson received a Gold Level Certification Workshop Foreman certificate from the Holden Training College late last year. The award is recognised as the highest achievement in service of motor vehicles within the General Motors Holden. Russell Hemming, Leongatha Holden general manager, acknowledged Mr Lawson’s achievements. “No other dealer close to us has achieved this level of certification. Simon underwent rigorous training and sat exams to achieve his qualification,” Mr Hemming said. “We are proud of Simon’s achievements and our customers can be confident they’re in the right hands with his expertise,” Mr Hemming said of Mr Law-

son’s 14 years of dedicated work within Leongatha Holden and the group. Another long-time professional, Jeff Margrie has spent 16 years working directly for the Holden brand. In his third week with Leongatha Holden, Mr Margrie says he is enjoying his new role as customer service manager at the dealership. “It has been busier than I thought it would be, but I have enjoyed the challenge. I’m looking forward to my future with the company here in Leongatha,” Mr Margrie said. Mr Hemming said he was pleased to have Jeff as part of the team at Leongatha Holden and boasts he has a great deal of experience with the brand and is certainly very passionate about his new role with us. General manager Mr Hemming also boasts a strong history within the motor industry, having spent 17 years in the trade and 5 years with Leongatha Holden’s group Gippsland Motor Group. In May Mr Hemming received an award for Holden Guild of Excellence, acknowledging customer satisfaction in sales for the 4th year in a row. Between the three of

them, the leading team at Leongatha Holden is sure to meet the needs of any customer who walks through its door. With current deals across the Holden range now is the time to get discounts with the new Holden fleet pricing for all campaign for the month of July. For a limited time, customers can purchase new model Holden vehicles for the price that big business fleet companies pay. The deal includes all models at Leongatha Holden, from SUV’s like the Captiva 5 & 7 Diesel to the zippy Barina Spark and Colorado Truck range.

The Leongatha Holden team is fully trained and can assist in scoring you an incredible deal on a new car to servicing your vehicle with Holden’s lifetime capped price servicing. Whatever your needs Leongatha Holden will do whatever it takes to ensure its customers drive away with a fantastic deal and are always looked after.

Winning team: from left, Russell Hemming, Simon Lawson and Jeff Margrie from Leongatha Holden have years of knowledge and expertise in the industry.

Cash for community A COMMUNITY fund established by Bald Hills Wind Farm is now seeking applications. Not for profit organisations with projects benefiting the Tarwin Lower, Walkerville and Venus Bay districts can apply for a pool of funds totalling $25,000 this year. Bald Hills Wind Farm general manager Matthew Croome said the fund aimed to support projects that have a positive impact on the community, including local sporting groups, charities, community groups and other organisations. “There is $25,000 available this year and each year the wind farm is in operation, which is expected to be 25 years. So, we anticipate the community fund will inject $625,000 into the community in total,” he said. Mr Croome added Bald Hills Wind Farm would not have the right to vote on which applications were successful and that it would be the sole responsibility of a group of community members – who have formed the community fund’s judging committee - to decide how the funds are used. “We want the money to impact those who live, work and play in the region, and while Bald Hills Wind Farm is a part of the local community, it’s not best placed to make this decision,” he said. “Local residents and people with strong ties to the community will decide

which projects will provide the greatest assistance to their neighbours and fellow community members.” Chair of the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Jeremy Rich said he was excited about the opportunity to help local groups and projects to find funding for initiatives that may not otherwise eventuate. “Sometimes even the smallest expense can be difficult for community groups to fund but the benefit to the community, if they can find the money, is huge,” he said. “That’s why the committee is accepting grant applications for as little as $250. It might not sound like much, but for a local sporting team this pays for much needed uniforms or equipment, for example. “Of course, larger projects requiring more significant funding will also be considered. It’s all about the benefits the project will bring to people living in the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and Walkerville districts.” Applications for funding close on July 31. Application forms can be downloaded from www. baldhillswindfarm.com.au Members of the fund judging committee are Mr Croome (non-voting), South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Kieran Kennedy, chair Jeremy Rich, Mark Smith, Loretta Hambly, Dot Kennedy, Sharyne Munday, Douglas Don, Joan Liley, Alyson Skinner and David Liebelt.

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Watery graves infuriate Wonthaggi By Tayla Kershaw MOURNERS were not expecting under-

water graves when they buried their loved ones in Wonthaggi. An unsuitable drainage

system causes flooding after heavy rainfall. Wonthaggi residents have campaigned for better drainage since November 2013.

“The flooding undermines the graves and basic human rights,” resident Les Larke said. “We want to preserve the

Disgrace: Wonthaggi resident Les Larke points out the grave of Wonthaggi’s first mine manager George Broome, which is now disrespectfully covered in sticks and debris.

Bass Coast Council briefs Future of Phillip Island SAN Remo, Newhaven and Cape Woolamai are on the right track for future growth. A review of the San Remo, Newhaven and Cape Woolamai Structure Plan 2010 found the plan for these towns is robust and its objectives and strategies remain relevant. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the structure plan provides direction for future growth and development in these towns. “It shows future residential, commercial, tourism and open space areas,” Cr Brown said. “Importantly, it provides greater certainty for the community about the layout of the towns in the future.” The review recommended council continue to monitor land supply in the area and continue with implementation of the actions identified in the plan. It has also identified council should work with the owners of the airport to develop a master plan for future development of the site. The review was adopted by council at its meeting on July 15.

“I think this is a good report that shows the strengthening opportunities for community groups to consult with council about how they want to see their area evolve in the future,” Cr Bradley Drew said.

Road woes BRETT and Lailie Maddox of Sunderland Bay expressed their concerns about the dismal road conditions in their area. Some roads in Sunderland Bay have deep ditches on the corners and no drainage. Young children and elderly residents are at risk of slipping and injuring themselves in the muddy water caused by the lack of drainage. The Maddox family is also worried about accessibility for emergency services along the road. Council manages a range of infrastructure assets including roads and open drains in many unmade residential areas. The urban roads and drainage improvement policy provides council and residents with clear direction regarding strategy for improving roads and drainage. For more information on

the urban roads and drainage improvement policy including the current prioritisation list, check council’s website.

Kernot to be considered Kernot’s dairy factory application was in the spotlight at the July council meeting (July 15). Maurice Schinkel of Cowes asked council about the extensive earthworks surrounding the application and whether consideration will be deferred until the release of the auditor general report on livestock biosecurity. Deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said some earthworks will be required to accommodate the development should a permit be issued. Council will consider the planning application at its meeting on August 19. CEO Paul Buckley said council cannot pre-empt the outcome of next month’s meeting.

Swimmer safety to increase PUBLIC consultations will be held for the development of a

surf life saving tower at Smiths Beach. Smiths Beach is very popular and attracts a significant number of visitors in the summer period and throughout the year. In 2012 the club engaged in discussions with Phillip Island Nature Parks regarding a minimum infrastructure solution to support essential surf lifesaving patrols at Smiths Beach. Cr Phil Wright raised concerns about the coastal landscape if infrastructure of this size were to be built. “Is it acceptable for our coastscape?’ he said. “There is no direct correlation between building this tower and the safety of our swimmers.” Cr Wright said Smiths Beach is one of the safest beaches in Australia. “Our swimmers are at very low risk but our lifesavers are there day in and day out,” he said. “If this will improve the comfort of our lifesavers and marginally improve the safety of our swimmers, I feel obliged to support it.”

Batting for Mossvale

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could reap more benefits from events held at Mossvale Park, while preserving the park’s beauty and botanical significance. Council has been urged to charge higher fees for major events and limit the number of these to protect the park from damage. Funds raised from more expensive fees could be directed to the Mossvale Park Advisory Committee to reinvest in works. That was the essence of a presentation to council last Wednesday by advisory committee secretary Jill Vella. “We are very proud of our park. We have recommended making some sort of policy on public events in the park because at the moment it is ad hoc,” she said.

She said crowd sizes at some music events were “out of hand”, with up to 3000 extra people than proposed,

risking the health of National Trust registered trees and other significant plants in the park.

There for park: lobbying South Gippsland Shire Council for a major events policy at Mossvale Park were park advisory committee members, front, from left, secretary Jill Vella and president Suzanne Wightman; middle, Jean Carnell and Rodney Emmerson; and back, Phil Piper and Coral Hughes.

On behalf of the committee, Mrs Vella tabled a discussion paper to council, proposing the creation of a policy for major events in the park. Soil compaction around mature trees was an issue. Tree roots grow poorly in compact soil, stunting growth and increasing risk of disease. An Algerian oak fell in 2010 and the tree’s root system was found to be small due to compaction of soil. Cars and pedestrians travelling close to trees leads to soil compaction, the committee’s discussion paper said. There are 120 species of trees in the park, including a National Trust registered London plane tree, a chestnut leaved oak and a rare Californian plane tree. The advisory committee plans to landscape a bank, remove weeds and build a walking trail in the southwest of the park, and also remove ivy strangling trees.

cemetery, not subject it to degradation.” Flooding affects funeral services held during winter months and planks must be laid down to keep shoes dry. “Funeral-goers often end up ankle deep in water. Current mourners must be treated with respect too, not just the existing graves,” Mr Larke said. Flooding also limits access to the cemetery for those who are elderly or disabled. “Wheelchairs and walkers get bogged at the gravesites,” Mr Larke said. “Bass Coast Shire Council championed its health and wellbeing plan at its council meeting (July 15). It has failed in its first test. If council can’t look after its senior citizens at the cemetery, it is neglecting a critical social obligation.” The limitations were recognised in a master plan adopted by council at the July meeting. “Council allocated $50,000 to help fund priority

works at the cemetery, but it hasn’t addressed past negligence,” Mr Larke said. Council has been the appointed trust for the Wonthaggi and San Remo cemeteries since 1971. Mr Larke was pleased to hear councillors accept responsibility for the cemetery for the first time in 40 years at the July meeting. “We’ve come a long way as a council. Most councillors previously had no idea they were trust members so it is significant for us to come up with this master plan,” Cr Andrew Phillips said. “There are people in the community who believe things should be moving a little bit quicker but everyone wants money and wants money now. It’s a difficult one but we certainly have a master plan and have allocated money to go towards funding priority works.” Deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said council was now fully aware of its legal

responsibility. The Wonthaggi cemetery is historic with more than 100 miners buried at the site, as well as prominent historical figures and Gallipoli veterans. Their graves are unkept and covered in sticks and debris from lack of maintenance. “The landscape architect suggested ways we could refurbish these graves but the current state lacks respect,” Mr Larke said. More than 30 war graves are situated in the Wonthaggi cemetery and are maintained by the Australian War Grave Commission. “The Australian War Grave Association does an excellent job but the graves still flood,” Mr Larke said. He will continue to lobby local and state government, as he does not believe council has gone far enough.

KBA grows strong By Stuart Biggins THE Korumburra Business Association’s next Community Connect event at 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 29 promises to be another win for the business association. Guests will hear from KBA members Simone Short of Short and Sweet Media, Lynda Western of the Glentress Farm Retreat and Joanne Jones from Loch based Green Frog Media who will give snapshots of their businesses. Tamara French of the Commonwealth Bank will address the topic ‘Technology, the new shopfront’ by detailing the Albert Tablet, a business transforming EFTPOS machine that also provides analysis of a business’s demographics

enabling it to better target its market. A spokesman from the loyalty service Rewardle will talk about how that technology gives businesses a digital connection with their clients. KBA vice president Steve Bone said the main purpose of Community Connect events was to allow business people to get together in an informal setting and learn from each other’s challenges. The KBA is growing rapidly and now has 40 members, including nine new members since the first Community Connect event in April so the value of membership is spreading through the Korumburra business community. Mr Bone and the KBA secretary Lucy Merten speak enthusiastically about the positive vibe that has caught on in Korumburra.

Mr Bone said, “The town feels very dynamic at the moment. There is so much happening and many businesses have been re-inventing themselves.” Volunteer group Koringal Ladies will assist with the light dinner served at the July 29 event which will again be in the tea room at the Korumburra Railway Station. Tickets to the event are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP by Friday, July 24. The interest base of the association has broadened with home based and rural businesses among the new members joining up, which is in keeping with the goals of the association. “The KBA is not just for the main street,” Mr Bone said. Tickets available at Lucy May’s or phone 0488 227 855.

Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown

THIS year’s council customer satisfaction survey ratings have been released, and we have largely maintained ratings from 2014 with values across all measures generally on par with last year’s results. Our ratings for some areas and demographics have improved, which is great to see, however they have dropped slightly for others. We are on track with our Long Term Financial Plan and our new Communications and Engagement Strategy, once adopted, will give us better direction when it comes to engaging with our entire community, so I look forward seeing what we can achieve over the next 12 months. I would like to think that with our focus on improving our services, our engagement and our facilities, satisfaction levels will move in a positive direction. Around Bass Coast National Tree Day is happening again in Bass Coast and is a great opportunity to get outside, meet new people and do your

part for the environment. Held on Sunday, July 26, events are being held in Kilcunda, Cape Woolamai and Inverloch, with volunteers planting a total of 4500 indigenous plants across the three sites in one day – a very impressive feat! I’ll be heading along to help the Cape Woolamai Coast Action Group on the day. Tools and equipment are provided and free barbecues will be held afterwards for all volunteers. Mayor’s diary I’ll be chairing the Phillip Island Senior Citizens AGM on July 24 and attending the Lions Club of San Remo Changover Afternoon Tea on July 26 after planting trees at Cape Woolamai. Our next citizenship ceremony is coming up on July 28 too, so lots of community focussed events happening this month! When I’m back in the office, I’ll be taking part in a councillor and executive team workshop next week in place of our regular briefing day.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 15

Christmas of a lifetime LEONGATHA Travel and Cruise is going to make every traveller’s Christmas wishes come true this year with its Enchanting Christmas Markets of Central Europe tour. Leongatha Travel and Cruise, in conjunction with Trafalgar Tours, is hosting a 15 day tour taking in the

iconic sights and seasonal delights of festive markets in Vienna, Prague, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and more. Jill Carmody, owner of Leongatha Travel and Cruise, has selected some of the best places to visit during the merry season and will host and coordinate the tour that has been 12 years in the making. “With more than 150

festive markets in Germany alone, we could not visit all of them. So we’ve picked the best of the best including the oldest market, the world’s biggest festive market and world heritage towns and villages,” Mrs Carmody said. The tour commences in glorious Vienna where guests will stay two nights exploring cultural and

Christmas cheer: guests on the Enchanting Christmas Markets of Central Europe tour can experience firsthand the festivities of the Christmas Markets in Prague.

architectural wonders of the city. The tour will visit the ‘Christkindlmarkt’, an enormous Christmas market in the city centre where guests can take a moment to sip mulled Glühwein from traditional decorated wooden stalls. From Vienna, the tour travels to the golden city of Prague where guests can take in Prague Castle before admiring the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square, where an enormous Christmas tree sits surrounded by wooden market huts. Guests will have the pleasure of immersing themselves in history as they visit Dresden’s Striezelmarkt before exploring Berlin. Mrs Carmody noted her particular excitement about visiting the Leipzig Christmas Market. “The Leipzig Market has more than 250 stalls and has the world’s largest free-standing advent calendar,” Mrs Carmody said. Guests are given the opportunity to explore the stalls in the UNESCO World Heritage Town. Other highlights include visiting the fairytale

An unforgettable Christmas: guests can witness the wonder of a European white Christmas in Prague this year thanks to Leongatha Travel and Cruise and Trafalgar Tours. castle of Neuschwanstein and the historically entrenched halls of Hofburg Palace. The tour includes a visit to the charming principality of Lietchenstein, the smallest principality of Europe. The Enchanting Christmas Markets of Central Europe tour is

crammed with exclusive tours and boutique experiences in a once in a lifetime opportunity. Leongatha Travel and Cruise has incorporated all touring costs, which include accommodation, sightseeing, breakfast and dinner daily and specialty dinners for the inclusive

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In the spotlight: Bella Kent, who played baby June in Lyric Theatre Company’s Gypsy is one of the actors thrilled to be performing at the Guild Awards in December.

Gypsy goes out on a high By work experience student Fraser Bois LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s fabulous Gypsy production saw sellout performances on its closing weekend. Following the success of past productions, Lyric’s promise to satisfy audiences with Gypsy and in its milestone 50th year didn’t disappoint. Ticket sales were steady, with a number of shows selling out, including the closing shows on the weekend. Lyric has been recently asked to perform excerpts from Gypsy at the prestigious Guild Awards in December 2015.

The last time Lyric was invited to the Guild Awards was 12 years ago, for its play Kiss me, Kate. Lyric Theatre’s Peter McAlpine said the company is thrilled to have been invited to perform. “Lyric is honoured to have been approached and asked as it is a huge privilege to have been recognised. The Guild Awards is a state wide award ceremony where outstanding amateur Victorian groups are nominated to win awards for best junior production, best male actor and best female actor to name a few.” Lyric has also been asked to attend the Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards. Despite its busy schedule Leongatha Lyric Theatre has a lot of entertainment planned for the rest of the year.

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Grants drive groups’ dreams SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council presented the second round of its 2014-15 community grants program recently. More than $136,000 was provided to 37 organisations in the ceremony at the Leongatha council chamber. The 2015-16 community grants program is now open for applications. More photos from the grants night in sport.

Sprung up: from left, Spring is South Gippsland Working Group members Rob Hicks, Lillian Brittain and Sue Thompson accepted $2000 from Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for the Spring is South Gippsland Festival. Oval right: Nerrena Recreation Reserve’s Janine Clark, left and Andrea Funnell, right, accepted a $5000 grant from Cr Jim Fawcett for upgrades to the oval.

Type safe: Nyora and District Development Association Shona Lynch and Denis Casey accepted a grant for $1450 from Cr Lorraine Brunt, centre, to secure the long term future of the Nyora and district community newsletter.

Twice is nice: from left, Prom Coast Arts Inc. members Kim McDonald, Anda Banikos and Yianni Banikos accepted a grant for $1600 for its Double Take project and $3000 for its Horse Arts Anzac project from Cr Mohya Davies.

Winning sun: TP Taylor Reserve committee of management members Sally Gibson, left and Di Cooper accepted a grant for $8000 from Cr Mohya Davies (centre) for solar panels at the Sandy Point facility.

Paint on: Korumburra Italian Social Club Frank Parini, left and Ross Lomagno accepted a grant for $2500 from Cr Bob Newton for mural restoration.

Walk with many causes MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha

is out to raise more money than ever before in this year’s

walkathon. The annual walkathon event is set to take place on

Walking for justice: (Back row from left) Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College principal David Leslie, deputy principal for Catholic Mission John Ryan, Daniela Bradea, Jorja Markley (front row from left), Johann Poppenbeck, Rahni Clothier, Jamie McNeil, Bridget Monaghan, Lt Geoff Evans and Justice Team captain Grace Davidson.

Friday, August 7 with students from all year levels walking the rail trail from Koonwarra to the regional college to raise a whopping $20,000 for various charitable organisations. Last Friday the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Justice Team hosted launch assembly to announce the recipient charities for this year’s walk. After much deliberation, the Justice Team selected charities with a variety of missions all contributing to the greater good of society. This year’s Walkathon will see money raised for ZOE Foundation Australia, HopeBuilders, Butterfly Children’s Hospices, Homes for Heroes, Trinity and Mary MacKillop Foundation.

The goals of the charities chosen range from assisting veteran soldiers to finding homes, providing everyday essentials to underprivileged children and protecting children from child trafficking and slavery, just to name a few. The $20,000 pledge will be raised amongst students over the coming weeks with individual year levels hosting fundraising days as well as students raising funds through independent sponsorship. Justice Team captain Grace Davidson hopes future students will take an interest in the greater good of society as the current team has done. “We hope we have inspired a sense of compassion today,” Miss Davidson said.

New look: Leongatha Girl Guides’ Chris Oliver, right accepted a grant for $1275 from Cr Don Hill for hall upgrades.

Fuse box sparks fire DAMAGE was caused to an underground service line after a power pole caught fire in Ruby last week. Ruby CFA believed the fuse box blew, causing the fire. The fire burnt the fuse box and burnt the plastic coating down the side of the pole, reaching the underground service line. Ruby CFA was called to the scene at 12.53am on Friday morning (July 17) and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. “This is a good message for people who see fallen power lines – always treat them as live,” Ruby CFA captain Darren Hardacre said. “Be sure to contact your local CFA or the

power company.” The owner of the property on Fairbank Road called the CFA to the incident. CFA members believe he was alerted by a power outage in his home. “The landowner waited on scene for the CFA to arrive, which made our job a lot easier,” Mr Hardacre said. “We were able to quickly find the pole on fire and access the property safely. Whilst this was not a life threatening situation, it saved us valuable time.” Only the service line was damaged and no one was injured. SP Ausnet quickly arrived on scene and the CFA believe the power returned the following day.

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Dynamic x-ray duo: from left, radiologists Sue and Bonnie operate the BreastScreen Victoria mobile bus, currently parked at Leongatha Hospital until August 19.

Screen to be safe BreastScreen Victoria has a mobile van parked outside Leongatha Hospital on Koonwarra Road until August 19. The mobile van is equipped with state of the art digital radiology equipment operated by radiologists Bonnie and Sue. The bus, Marjorie, is named in tribute of Dr Marjorie Dalgarno, a pioneer of radiology who performed the first mammogram in Australia in the early 1950s. BreastScreen Victoria chief executive officer Vicki Pridmore said there was no reason to put off getting a mammogram. “Regular breast screening is best way to detect the early stages of breast cancer, with treatment most likely to be successful early on,” she said. “We’re looking to encourage women to

get checked every two years if they’re between the age of 50 and 74. Each radiologist – all of whom are female – can see up to 40 patients a day.” Mammograms are free of charge to all women on the electoral roll with studies indicating that one in 100 women screened do have cancer. Mrs Pridmore insists if anything, mammograms offer peace of mind, regardless of medical history. “A lot of women put it off because they don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so they don’t see it as a threat. However we did an analysis of our data and found over 20 years of the program, 72 per cent of women diagnosed didn’t have a family history of breast cancer,” she said. With 233 available at time of print, there’s ample opportunity for women to get a mammogram, if anything, to rest with peace of mind.

Feeling more at home: Dr Chris Webster says he is getting comfortable in his position at Leongatha Healthcare, where he has worked as a general practitioner since March.

Doctor relishes tree change DR Chris Webster is new to Leongatha and admits it’s taking him a while to adapt to country life. Hailing from Melbourne, Dr Webster moved to live and work at Leongatha Healthcare as a general practitioner in March. “It’s a lot quieter outside my house without the traffic, however inside it’s very loud,” Dr Webster jokes, referring to the lively household with his three sons, two dogs and loving wife. With his father working as a doctor and his mother in physiotherapy, Dr Webster has grown up surrounded by medical practice, and has dreamt of running his own practice since childhood. “I suppose I have this philosophical affinity with empathising and caring for people. I’ve always wanted to work in this field and practically use my knowledge of medicine,” Dr Webster said. Having studied medicine in different forms throughout his career, Dr Webster points out a hands-on approach has been the

best form of learning. “You always learn from seeing new patients and conversing with colleagues when on the job. Building relationships with patients is really important in our line of work. Books can’t teach you how to do that,” he said. But it has not always been easy. Dr Webster admits it took some getting used to when being on call. “It’s definitely been different. I could be on call for Gippsland Southern Health Service, Leongatha Healthcare or for conducting CT scans. It’s taken me some time to get used to being pulled in different directions and adjusting to that,” he said. While Dr Webster is not certain of the longevity of his placement, he hopes to stay in South Gippsland long term, having settled into the Leongatha community. “I often run into patients down at the supermarket. They’ve all been interested in my life outside of work and made me feel included and welcomed.” Dr Webster said. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far. I learn something new every day.”

Friendly faces: Dr John Hackett and registrar Dr Jacqueline McDonnell provide quality care at Wonthaggi Medical Group.

Health care for the whole family EVERYONE is taken care of at Wonthaggi Medical Group. The trusted family doctor service provides quality care from infancy right through life’s cycle. With 22 highly qualified family doctors working at the clinic, consultations and minor procedures can be undertaken conveniently on site. A range of general medical and health screening services are offered on site, catering people of all ages. Four year old checks are offered to children before they start school and give parents educational advice on good eating and sleeping habits. Those between the ages of 45 and 49 can receive health checks to help prevent the onset of chronic disease. “A lot of people in this age group will not go to a doctor if they feel they are healthy,” practice manager Gayle Bloch said. “Little do they know they could be at risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. These checks can help identify signs early so we can work toward preventing it.” Health checks for people over 75 aim to keep people healthy and living in their own home for as long as possible. Living conditions are assessed during the health check. Doctors also visit four aged care facilities in the area. A chronic disease nurse is available at the clinic for chronic disease management. The nurse is an accredited educator and is available for one on one consultation for diseases such as diabetes. “We provide diabetes education and we can work with patients who are prediabetic to prevent the onset,” Ms Bloch said. “This includes advising our patients on lifestyle and

dietary changes.” For families who don’t have the time or money to travel, Wonthaggi Medical Group can arrange video consultations with specialists based in Melbourne. “This is mainly for follow up consultations for those who have seen or had a procedure with a specialist before, but it does save travel,” Ms Bloch. “It can be very convenient for local families.” A women’s health nurse and a youth drop in clinic is also available on site. Some patients may even be eligible to undergo an operation at Bass Coast Health (Wonthaggi Hospital). However, this is not appropriate for everyone as Wonthaggi does not have a high dependency unit. As well as the 22 doctors already available, Wonthaggi Medical Group also has a number of specialists who visit the clinic on a regularly basis. These specialists include paediatricians, general physicians, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, urologists, gynaecologists and orthopaedics. “The specialists come in either weekly, fortnightly or monthly and give consultations within the practice,” Ms Bloch said. “We also have a dietician and two psychiatrists practicing, who are Melbourne based.” Students from Monash and qualified registrars undergoing GP training also work on site. Ms Bloch said the high rate of repeat patients and families says Wonthaggi Medical Group is one of the top choices for locals. “We are seeing doctors deliver babies for women they delivered. It’s like a continued cycle,” Ms Bloch said. “We have great patients, great doctors and great support staff. We are very lucky here.” The family practice has shown exceptional improvement since its renovation

four years ago. “It has made a big difference,” Ms Bloch said. “Having a new, modern and up to date facility attracts doctors to the area and makes patients feel a lot

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Help is in the healing THE Leongatha Healing Rooms has moved to the Christian Revival Church building on Hughes Street in Leongatha. Formerly in the back of the Christian book shop on Bair Street, the Healing Rooms team said the new rooms are larger and more private. Healing team member Paul Brailey said the new space was ideal for the group. “It is a volunteer ministry. We don’t charge so we couldn’t afford to hire a room. The CRC has given us this room and we held our first session last Thursday,” he said. The Leongatha Healings Rooms is a compassionate, discrete place for people who would like to use prayer to help them heal. Mr Brailey said the rooms are open

to everybody, with no appointment required between 2pm and 4pm every Thursday. “The Healing Rooms can help people with physical symptoms of sickness, terminal disease, emotional needs, depression, stress and anxiety, or addictions,” he said. “People who come to the Healing Rooms can expect to find a caring, loving, non-judgmental and supportive group who believe with them and sometimes for them.” Mr Brailey said the concept of the Leongatha Healing Rooms is to bring healing and wholeness to the mind, body and spirit. “We like to think people leave with a sense of calmness and positivity,” he said. “They come in stressed and leave with a sense of confidence and knowledge they don’t have to go through their circumstance alone.”

Everyone on the Healing Rooms team is trained in the biblical method of praying for the sick and have signed confidentiality agreements. They have also completed police and working with children checks. Healing team member Barry Tapp said they are a Christian group, but are not affiliated with any one church. “We represent many of the churches in Leongatha. We do not specifically go out of our way to entice people to come to church,” he said. “There is a spiritual dimension to what we do and how we operate, but we do not preach to people.” Mr Brailey said the team just seeks to make lives a little better. “Everything we do is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, which makes this group distinctive,” he said. For more information on the Leongatha Healing Rooms, phone Paul Brailey on 0412 755 627.

Ramp up: from left, Jaxon Beal and Jayden Davies, regulars of Inverloch Skate Park, look forward to seeing what Bass Coast Shire Council comes up with to makeover the park.

Cool art, dudes INVERLOCH skaters await the installation of new public art at the town’s skate park. Bass Coast Shire Council will reinvigorate the area between the skate park and recreation reserve through landscaping and commissioning local artists to contribute public art works. Skate park regulars Jayden Davies and Jaxon Beal are excited by the proposal, and both agreed the park needed brightening up. “I don’t like the graffiti on the ramps

Meet the team: healing team members from left, Sandy and Barry Tapp, Errol and Kerry Jackson, Gail Newman, Lyn Souter and Paul Brailey at the new Healing Rooms location at the CRC on Hughes Street in Leongatha.

Street fit for a queen WINDY weather did not deter Queen Streeters from gathering in Coleman Park, Korumburra on the recent Queens Birthday holiday. Residents met and greeted their neighbours and awarded their own Queen Street Royal Honours. Every year since 2006, the street community has adopted a theme for this event. This year residents brought along something that ‘lights up your life’ to highlight the recent new light installation at the memorial in the park. Entries were creative and varied. One youngster brought along her family.

Her sister brought the family’s two pet rabbits, Almond and Chickpea. The street’s oldest resident, 96 year old Jean Kelly, entered a large clock that featured photographs of her 10 children, her late husband and herself as its numerals. Jean was crowned queen of the street and her smiling beautiful presence was a delight for everyone at the celebration. One of the street’s youngest residents, Felicity Souter, entered her dolly’s rainbow lighted star-shaped cushion. Neighbours saw many hidden talents on show including a beautifully illustrated scrapbook, scented coloured bath jewels, a beautifully knitted baby’s

here. They really need to clean up the place,” Jayden said. “It would be so cool if we could have street art on the park. They should get a good graffiti artist to come in and spray pictures of skateboards and scooters and stuff over the gross graffiti,” Jaxon said. Council is calling for artists to submit design proposals by tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, at 5pm. Applications can be made by contacting council’s arts and culture officer Josephine Kent on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or via basscoast.vic. gov.au/skateart.

Bins save landfill SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s new green waste bin service is saving landfill space and benefitting the environment. Since the service began on July 1, about 6.5 tonnes of green waste per day has been delivered to the green waste facility in the Latrobe Valley. “This is waste that would have nor-

mally been delivered to the transfer stations and landfill,” council’s customer relations manager Christian Stefani said. “If this amount was to continue, you would presume a landfill saving of approximately 1500 tonnes per year.” Mr Stefani expected the amount of green waste to increase during spring and summer, given less pruning and mowing occurring during winter.

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Worthy winner: Jean Kelly was named queen of the street with her family clock at the Korumburra celebration. layette, family greeting cards, newspaper clippings, an heirloom carving set and

other treasured mementos. There was even a street poem entry.

All together: residents of Queen Street, Korumburra, celebrate their special community.

THE recent regional transport forums hosted by Public Transport Victoria in Traralgon, Wonthaggi and Leongatha have been well attended with people offering input into the Regional Network Development Plan. I really hope the suggestions raised by our community who attended in Leongatha are well received and given the appropriate consideration. The ideas submitted by the community will provide important local knowledge and raise issues that need addressing for our future transport planning needs. We are a growing municipality, and need well supported and sustainable transport options that service our current demand and also help attract new businesses and residents to the shire. Last Friday, council hosted the Gippsland Local Government Network (GLGN) forum which is a regular meeting for the six Gippsland Council CEOs and mayors to discuss common opportunities and issues within a regional context. These meetings provide insights into strategic planning requirements for the whole of Gippsland and important advocacy opportunities when State and Federal government ministers or department representatives pay us a visit. In attendance on this occasion was Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports, the Hon Luke Donnellan MP, Ms Harriet Shing MLC and Mr Daniel Mulino MLC, Upper House Members for Eastern Victoria with key representatives from VicRoads, Regional Development Victoria and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Items discussed included key Gippsland projects, roads funding, flood management plans and the sustainability of rural councils. The latter of which involves South Gippsland’s participation in Rural Councils Victoria’s Rural Living Campaign, which is aimed at ensuring all Victorians have access to minimum levels of service that enable liveability and safety, and that no communities fall below these minimums. The ability to maintain road networks, aged care services, swimming pools and community facilities, for example, could be easily taken for granted if you reside in a larger and more affluent municipality, but for many rural councils it is a growing challenge, especially when the ratio of costs of service to number of ratepayers is so high. The dilemma is compounded by the pressure to keep costs to a minimum and reduce rates. Other levels of government need to be assisting rural councils to address these issues so people can expect a basic level of service equal to those in other larger regional or metro councils. I enjoyed attending the launch of the South Gippsland Sustainability Centre and Food Hub two weeks ago in Korumburra during the popular Coal Creek Farmers’ Market. This is a joint initiative between council and Grow Lightly to achieve some of the goals identified within council’s Sustainability Strategy. It will provide important education on how to live more sustainably and is also a perfect venue to run workshops and information sessions, a number of which have already been successful. They are also working towards building a community kitchen with Milpara House. I wish them all the best into the future.

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THE art program progr at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School Schoo is so advanced, teacher Sarah she would share it with Reark thought tho world. the worl She recently r presented at the 6th conference of the Art A in Early Childhood organisation in Hong g Kong, discussing an innovative mural exhibition students staged at the Inverloch exhib Community Hub. Com Co m “After attending a world congress on visual arts education at the MCG in Melbourne 2014 it was apparent to me that visual arts education here at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School and across many Victorian primary schools was unique,” Ms Reark said. “Across much of the country and around the globe, a vast array of primary schools are not as fortunate.” Art in Early Childhood requested submissions from arts educators and artists around the world to present at the Hong Kong conference, with the theme of “Visual Art: Home, School and Community”. “Coincidentally it was also at this time I had been working with the students at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School on a large scale collaborative mural, whereby all 370 students combined their individual artworks to create large scale pieces to exhibit at the Inverloch Community Hub,” Ms Reark said. “I could contribute to the process of these collaborations and share the ideology linked with the Spreading the word: Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School artworks and broader community, teacher Sarah Reark (right) with a delegate at the 6th confer- so I made a submission.” She was invited to share this ence of the Art in Early Childhood interested in implementing contribution at the conference in the mural making program at her school.

Creative minds: a mural created by students of grades One and Two at InverlochKongwak Primary School. Hong Kong and spoke about how making art in groups allows children to work side by side harmoniously and share their personal experiences. “Children look at what others are doing and respond to it, often gleaning experiential knowledge with each other during the creative process,” Ms Reark said. “Composing collaboratively is the essence to bringing the community together and giving the individual works strength and purpose.” The exhibition gave every child the chance to exhibit their work and allowed the school to

strengthen ties with the community. “The exhibition gave students an understanding of how their art created an audience, could become a communication device and an integral link between school and community,” Ms Reark said. “When the general public purchased their murals the children understood that art could have a personal meaning for people too.” From the conference, Ms Reark learnt how visual arts education was valued differently in various cultures.

“For us here at the InverlochKongwak Primary School we value the critical and creative thinking skills the visual arts facilitates, seeing it as an integral part of early childhood development and beyond,” she said. It is now mural making time again at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School as the school prepares for an exhibition at the community hub opening at the beginning of October. “As we do so, now many more schools around the globe are having a go at doing the same,” Ms Reark said.

Fight for fair go, says MP The thirty first in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1997: The Pajama Game and Cosi LYRIC'S 1997 musical The Pajama Game was planned duringtheJanuarymeeting.

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As a result of negotiations undertaken in December, John Watsford was appointed as musical director but the position for choreographer was still vacant. Director Joe Fairhurst gave an outline of the show at a barbecueattheendofJanuary. He requested no age limit be enforced, as he would need teenage dancers for the production. Rehearsals were held on Wednesday andThursday nights. Sunday rehearsals didn't start until much closer to the performance. In February, treasurer Peter McAlpine set a tentative budget of $19,900 for The Pajama Game. The performance season opened on June 13 and closed onJune28. These dates included eight evening performances, one matinee and one twilight performance. The twilight performance was something Lyric had not tried before. McCartins Hotel and Par 5Restaurantagreedtokeeptheir kitchens open for dinner after the shows. It was described as one of the tightest and most well rehearsed opening nights Lyric had achieved. A total of 1800 people saw the

Cast: talented locals performed inThe Pajama Game. show within the first week of the season. In July, the production staff for Cosi was allocated and a month later it was decided the performance on October 16 would be a special performance forschoolchildren. Mary Eagger directed the show, Colin Mitchell designed the set and Glenda Smith designedthecostumes. Tiered seating for 150 people wasrequiredfortheshow. Mary Eagger reported on the difficult progress of Cosi at the Septembermeeting. The rehearsal progress had suffered from instability due to the loss of some cast members andsubsequentrecasting. Despite these hardships, Cosi was described as 'not to be missed' and promised a hilarious nightoftheatre. In October, a meeting was held to finalise the Boggs family reunionattheLeongathaRSL.

It was decided there would be free admission, but there would be a raffle on so the night could berunasafundraiser. The evening was a tribute to Ron Eagger, who was retiring after many years from the committee and both organised and performed in Boggs Christmasshows. Chelsea Foon was awarded the Geoff Perrett Rising Star award for her role inThe Pajama Game. News soon spread the musical in 1998 would beAnything Goes and dates were tentatively set forMayandJune. The director was to be Rodney Phillips, musical director Sue Arney, and set and costume designerColinMitchell. However, Sue Arney was unavailable owing to her new position as South Gippsland ShireCouncilartsofficer. Celia Riley was contacted to see ifshecouldhelp.

MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has challenged the Corner Inlet Justice Group to continue its fight for “a fair go for asylum seekers” and an increase for overseas aid. He came to Fish Creek to brief the local justice group on the key issues of asylum seekers, overseas aid and adequate housing for all Australians with a special emphasis on South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires. He told the group that throughout his public life he has always fought for the things he believed in and “when all appeared to fail, he still held onto hope”. Mr Broadbent stressed to the Corner Inlet Justice Group if they wanted to see a change in refugee policy from either major party, all the churches needed to speak with one voice and offer a viable solution. “Recently I have met with officials of the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches to discuss this issue. It is not satisfactory ‘to stop the boats at any cost’ but political leaders are looking for solutions to this tragic situation,” he said. Mr Broadbent believed the Corner Inlet Justice Group had a serious role to play in mobilising their local denominations into unified action. “Churches must realise they still wield enormous influence, and on social justice questions they should use it,” he said. Mr Broadbent questioned statistics up to 70 percent of

Listening ear: members of the Corner Inlet Justice Group discussed refugee policy with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent recently. Back, from left, Peter Philp, Reverend Paul Bauer, Rosemary Livingston and Denise Turley. Front, from left, Mr Broadbent, Anne Speakman and Garry Eastman. Australians were in favour of the current policy of both major political parties regarding asylum seekers. His reading of Australians was not that they agree with the policy but see the issue as too difficult to solve and wished it would go away. He said we must hear more about the injustice practiced against individual refugees. “When Australians hear about the suffering and abuse of refugees they react because we have always been a nation demanding a ‘fair go for our mates’,” he said. Mr Broadbent emphasised Australians must see their responsibilities to all people, not only their own disadvantaged. The Salvation Army’s Major Ron Cochrane addressed the Fish Creek briefing about his work with refugees in Nauru. He said once the refugees saw the government replacing tents with buildings in Nauru, they became frus-

trated and angry, and burned down the facilities because they saw their situation as being permanent. He called “for greater understanding of the mind of refugees”. On the issue of adequate housing in South Gippsland, Mr Broadbent said shire councils should be supported to make this “their first priority”. He reminded the Corner Inlet Justice Group to lobby the council because it is through the local government State and Federal governments become involved. The acting manager of Homelessness and Support Services for the Salvation Army in the Gippsland Region, Liz Cox, gave a comprehensive outline of rental accommodation. Liz gave examples of the difficulty both jobless people and victims of domestic violence have to find accommodation. She said the Salvation Army had access to a motel and other facilities which were not suitable for long

term accommodation. The Chairman of the Corner Inlet Justice Group, Peter Philp, said that speaking with the South Gippsland Shire Council and other care agencies, there was an absence of current data on homelessness in South Gippsland. He said the justice group needed to work at the local level first and plans to speak with councillors and shire officials to see if grants were available to update information on homelessness and disadvantage. The last survey was taken in 2006. “This briefing session with Russell Broadbent and the Salvation Army was invaluable. We are fortunate to have a federal member who is passionately committed to social justice and is prepared to act to see our refugees and local disadvantaged get a fair go,” Mr Philp said. “A group of people from the Bass Shire is now part of the Corner Inlet Justice Group which means our group now has a wider network.”

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 23

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133 acre grazing property T

HIS property boasts 133 acres of very gently undulating fertile country. Well subdivided, the land is watered by dams reticulated to troughs, 10 unit S/O dairy (presently not in use), very good hay/machinery and workshop shedding, as new heavy duty stockyards, race and crush, fully renovated three bedroom home. A quality, very well maintained property with two road frontages is included. A further 112 acres located directly opposite on Dollar Road is also for sale. Please call 5662 0922 for further details and to arrange an inspection.

DUMBALK 440 Dollar Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$7500 p/a 3

Time for a property review? T

HE new financial year is the monetary equivalent of January 1 – a time to take stock, a time for plans and resolutions, a time for changes. The financial review that inevitably accompanies the approach of June 30 and tax time is a great opportunity to also review property holdings and plan any changes. This applies to all homeowners, not only to those with investment properties. For investors the new financial year is the ideal time for a portfolio

review, to think about divesting underperforming assets, adding value to holdings, for example through improvements, and effective use of equity and tax effective loans. Don’t let your portfolio stagnate. Look ahead to 2015-16; research vacancy rates and yields, prices and affordable locations with scope for capital growth. No time? Consider hiring a buyer’s agent to do the legwork For homeowners planning for the financial year ahead, take into account whether your existing home serves your needs.

Is it the right size, in the right location, the right school zone, is it where you want to be in five years? If not, why not and what can be done? Coinciding changes such as a move from the city, to a bigger house, better suburb or downsizing to an apartment with the start of a new financial year makes sense. Of course the change does not have to happen on July 1, but accounting for it in financial planning for the new business year will ensure costs involved are budgeted for. NEW LISTING

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• Spacious private retreat right in town. 5 BR & study, ¾ acre approx. • Lge kitchen/meals/family room. 2nd larger living room. Ducted htg. • Single garage, separate studio, concrete bay for truck/multiple parking

• 3 BR, huge open-plan living, study. R/C air-con. & SF heater • Superb views. Open lawn areas, approx. 1 acre of bush reserve • Double bay lock-up garage with workshop & single carport

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STAR Real

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Renovated family home in a great location T

HIS character filled family home is in a fantastic location. On a no through road and adjoining a children’s park, it is within easy walking distance to the shops. A school bus service runs close by. The property is immaculate both inside and out, with renovations including new roof, weatherboards, plumbing, rewiring and new bathrooms. Entry is via a charming hallway, from where polished floorboards extend all the way into an open plan living area. The kitchen features Tassie Oak Hardwood, quality appliances, breakfast bar and good sized pantry. A dining area adjoins the kitchen

and overlooks the lounge, made cosy with its solid fuel heater and split system. A wall of cupboard doors cleverly disguises a small study/ sewing space. All bedrooms are generous; the main bedroom includes an ensuite and large walk in robe. Covered access into the home is from the carport and through the laundry, while well sheltered and partially enclosed decking at the rear of this home, provides a terrific private outdoor entertaining area. The gardens are easy and low maintenance. Easy side access to a large double bay shed is available through the carport. The shed is powered and has an

extra high door suitable for caravan / boat storage. There’s plenty of workshop space as well. Inspection of this property is highly recommended, as it will suit a variety of purchasers, especially families and tradies.

LEONGATHA 26 Trease Street Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$339,000 3

Exceptional freehold investment opportunity S

The property is set on approximately 482m2, is zoned commercial and has frontage to Foster’s Main Street, side lane and rear car park. Commercial property has been tightly held in this popular township and this is proven by the fact there are no shop vacancies in the town’s commercial precinct. Currently occupying the property is the very well run and operated Foodworks supermarket, a long established business with a 10 year lease and a fur-

ther two terms of 5 x 5 years. The business is returning $75,850 per annum plus GST and incorporated in the lease a fixed annual increase of 2.5 per cent, with the tenant responsible for all outgoing costs. The township of Foster, population approximately 1500, services an expansive area including the towns of Port Welshpool, Welshpool, Toora, Port Franklin, Fish Creek, Yanakie plus the beach resorts of Sandy point Waratah Bay and of course the holiday makers who flock to the iconic Wilsons Promontory, beaches and district attractions. The town boasts a secondary college and primary school, children’s centre, hospital, medical centre, 60 roomed high and low care nursing home, an 18 hole golf course, excellent sporting facilities and is home to the South Gippsland Water Board and

Parks Victoria. Once again, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure this prominent commercial freehold in the centre of town. The property is selling by tender, with tenders closing on Friday, July 31 at 4pm. For complete tender documents please contact the conjunctional PBE Real Estate selling agents Wonthaggi PBE Real Estate Wonthaggi 38-40 5672 1833 McBride Avenue, Paragreen Real Estate Wonthaggi on Foster 5672 1833 and Paragreen Real 5682 2100 Estate 17 Main Street, Foster on 5682 2100.

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• Fantastic rural lifestyle property on 30 acres • 3 bedroom home, master with ensuite • Fenced paddocks perfect for cattle, sheep or horses

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209 acre grazing property in 3 titles Can be purchased as a whole or as follows: 143.89 acres $890,000 62.49 acres $389,000 2.9 acres with 3-4 bdrm home $495,000

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 25

STAR Real

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Comfortable living with rural outlook T

HIS house is neat, sweet and brick, with three bedrooms and sunny elevated aspects. The block is generous in size and the home has been placed on the block to capture the rural views. In more detail, there is an entrance to the home through the double garage in the front and a hallway leads down to the bedrooms and main living area, with a light and airy lounge looking out to peaceful rural land. The timber kitchen has a stainless steel upright stove with breakfast bar and meals area and plenty of light with a great outlook so you will never feel hemmed in. Three bedrooms with built in robes all have good access to the main bathroom with separate toilet. The additional features to this lovely home are the ducted gas central heating, reverse cycle air conditioner and the 3kw solar system. In all a fabulous value property, all within walking distance of schools.

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Cracking down on drunk, drugged drivers THE State Government is cracking down on some of Victoria’s most dangerous drivers who mix alcohol above the legal limit with illicit drugs and then get behind the wheel. Natalie Hutchins, Acting Minister for Roads and Road Safety, announced two new offences for drink-drug driving will come into force on August 1, 2015. These new offences are an Australian first and drivers who are caught with alcohol and illicit drugs in their system will now face a minimum 12 month licence cancellation and court fines up to $4550 for a first offence. “The Andrews Labor Government is cracking down on drink and drug drivers to make our roads safer and to help reduce road trauma,” Ms Hutchins said. Victoria Police will also be able to impound the vehicles of first time offenders who record a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 or higher. For repeat offenders, the maximum fines will range between $13,650 and $40,959, depending on blood alcohol level and previous offences. They will also receive a minimum two-year licence cancellation. Vehicles can be impounded for up to three months or even permanently for repeat

offenders. The tough new penalties are the subject of a new Transport Accident Commission campaign launched last week. Currently there is no offence for combined drink and drug-driving. Offenders can be charged with, or convicted of, either a drink-driving or a drug-driving offence but not both. “We know drivers who have both alcohol and drugs in their system are 23 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash, compared with drivers who are drug and alcohol free,” Ms Hutchins said. “We are fed up with people who mix alcohol and illicit drugs and the risks they pose to Victorian families on our roads.” These harsher fines and penalties send a strong message about the dangers of combining alcohol with illicit drugs and driving. The new penalties will help deter and prevent repeat offenders by mandating alcohol interlock devices and driver education programs for those being relicensed. In this year’s Victorian Budget, the State Government committed $15 million for 10 new drug and booze buses. The larger fleet will let police test 100,000 people a year for drugs and take more alcohol and drugaffected people off our roads. All fines based on the 2015-16 penalty unit value of $151.67.

Make smart choices: drivers found behind the wheel while breaching alcohol and drug limits will face tougher penalties from August 1.

Bends on the mend By Sarah Vella VICROADS is continuing to push for the realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway as a priority regional project. Earlier in the year, VicRoads received a budget of $211,000 to undertake a planning study for the realignment. VicRoads regional director Scott Lawrence said preparation of a business case for the potential realignment of the highway was ongoing. “Over the past three months we have progressed the strategic assessment, including refinement of the design,” he said. “The next step will be to confirm what the project is expected to cost.” Mr Lawrence said the community and regular users of the road had been clear and consistent in expressing concerns with the current road conditions.

“Their feedback and ideas have assisted our team in formulating a plan that would improve safety and reduce travel time for road users,” he said. “We share the community’s desire for a section of highway that is straighter, more level and wider and remain committed to working with stakeholders and the community throughout the process.” When plans have been fully developed, VicRoads will submit the project for funding consideration alongside similar projects across the state. VicRoads did not tell The Star of the proposed route, the anticipated cost of the realignment and whether or not the electronic warning signs installed on the Black Spur bends had improved road safety. A South Gippsland Shire Council spokesperson said the project would be expected to cost around $40 million.

TAC issues scam warning THE Transport Accident Commission is advising all clients and the public to be wary of unsolicited phone calls relating to TAC claims. In recent weeks, the TAC has become aware of a number of unsolicited calls from people attempting to seek personal information and details about TAC clients and their claims. The callers appear to be contacting people at random, trying to determine whether they are a TAC client and have an active

claim. In some instances the callers have stated money is owed to the TAC or a claim needs to be lodged with the TAC. These calls may be fraudulent and the person receiving the call might not be able to determine which organisation the caller represents. If you think you have received an unsolicited call of this nature: do not provide any personal information; ask the caller for their name, their organisation, email address and phone number; report the call to the Austra-

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Krokodiloes perform to perfection THE Harvard Krokodiloes performed to a sell-out crowd who willingly braved the ‘arctic blast’ to attend Newhaven College’s inaugural performance on Tuesday, July 14. In the midst of their 18 country world tour, the Kroks delighted an audience of all ages with a polished and professional a-cappella performance featuring solo performances that showcased each individual’s stunning voice to perfection. The evening’s program featured songs from The American Songbook such as Run Around Sue and Danny Boy. The clever arrangements took the crowd on an emotional journey with upbeat barber-shop songs providing comical highlights, and then subtle and soft melodies mesmerising the audience.

It was an opportunity to sit back, be entertained and enjoy a truly amazing auditory experience from this group of gifted young men. The Newhaven College Boys Vocal Group enjoyed front row seats at the performance before joining the Kroks on stage for their final two numbers. The boys’ talents matched those of the Kroks during their combined performance of the vocal group’s signature arrangement of Waltzing Matilda and I Still Call Australia Home. The evening concluded with the Kroks paying tribute to their Australian hosts with a grand rendition of Waltzing Matilda followed by no less than three encores as director of music Kirk Skinner jovially prevented his visitors from leaving the stage! Earlier in the day The Kroks had conducted a invitation only workshop with the boys vocal group.

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Talented local: audience member Jennifer Savage was surprised to be invited on to the stage by Krok Robert Flitsch during their song, Tell Me Your Name. Mr Skinner was proud to see his boys “come of age as a performance entity. Watching them absorb the music from the Kroks in the sectional rehearsals and then teaching the Kroks ‘our’ song with such pride and absolute joy was one of the highlights of the whole day”. The college pulled out all stops to share the beauty of the local environment with their guests, taking them to feed the pelicans at San Remo, and then to the Koala Park and The Nobbies. Between the workshop and performance, the group even managed to squeeze in a visit to the Penguin Parade. A team of local ‘master chefs’ from the college’s Friends of Music and led by Lyn and John Ward took over the college’s food technology centre for the day to keep the singers and their entourages well fed and in fine form to perform. In closing the show, Mr Skinner highlighted a number of firsts for Newhaven College.

“The first time a visiting vocal group of such prestigious and acclaimed reputation attended our college; the first time our Middle School was converted into a ‘theatre’; the first time we had a major performance completely sold out three days prior to the event,” he said. “But it was not the first time our students were exposed to and offered a unique, challenging and inspiring opportunity to follow their passions and dreams and learn how to build this into a skill which, I believe, is what sets Newhaven College apart from other educational institutions.” He thanked college principal Gea Lovell for her “inspiration and continued leadership in wanting to ‘think out of the square’ for what we offer at Newhaven College.” Watch this space. With the outstanding success of the inaugural event, Newhaven College hopes to become a regular host to the Kroks on their annual World Tour.

Up close: young fans (and raffle winner) Rory Fuery, Jude Leyton-Barkla and Liam Fuery were thrilled to meet Kroks, from left, Robert Kim, Andrew Hausmann, Fraser Weist and Harrison Phelps as they mingled with guests at the end of the show.

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The Foster based choir’s most recent activity was participating in a massed choral event, They Went With Songs with performances at Wonthaggi, Leongatha and Foster in commemoration of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing. The choir’s musical director, ClaudeneMarie Adams, is a phenomenal violinist and voice teacher. Her studies at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music include specialisation in Renaissance and baroque singing under the direction of Richard Gill. This has provided her with an amazing array of teaching techniques to enhance the singing skills of choir participants. She has plans to present the choir with an interesting variety of musical experiences and also to encourage development of vocal range, personal engagement, movement, music reading skills and interpretation of music.

Song styles will range from classical through to modern day with jazz, gospel, musicals and operetta among the mix. Rehearsals will be sociable and fun, challenging vocally and spiritually uplifting as the Prom Coast Singers work towards a concert performance later in the year. New choir members are warmly invited to join the Prom Coast Singers asthe choir conducts its weekly Tuesday rehearsals at the Anglican Church Hall in Foster. The first night last Tuesday, July 14, was social as Ms Adams revealed plans for the choir’s repertoire and took the singers through vocal exercises designed to enhance confidence and competence. Come along each week at 7.15pm ready to warm up the vocal cords from 7.30pm. Participation is $6 per rehearsal. Now is the ideal time to become part of this friendly community choir with a whole new repertoire on the horizon. For more information, check the choir’s website: www.promcoastsingers.org or www.famda org.au or phone 5683 2683.

Creative flair: violinist and voice teacher Claudene-Marie Adams is the musical director of Prom Coast Singers.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 31

National Tree Day at Kilcunda THANKS to a grant from Coastcare Victoria, Three Creeks Landcare Group, Bass Coast Landcare Network and Bass Coast Shire Council are once again undertaking a revegetation program in the Kilcunda Foreshore. HUNTER Joseph Borg was born at Leongatha Hospital on July 8. Hunter is the first baby for Michael Borg and Ebony Laurens of Wonthaggi.

The planting will coincide with National Tree Day festivities and will take place on Sunday, July 26 at 10am. This partnership has been running for five years now and has been responsible for the planting of 65,000 indigenous plants. Last year they focused on restoring several sites along the rail trail and near the Kilcunda barbecue area “The aim is to plant about 2,000 indigenous plants and therefore we hope to get a large group of volunteers on the day”, says Bass Coast Landcare Networks David Bateman. “We will be providing tools and gloves but supplies are limited, so if you wish to join in then bring some gloves along. All of this rewarding work will create an appetite so Wonthaggi Rotary club will also put on a barbeque

HEATH Evert Giliam is the second son for George and Jaimee of Dumbalk. He was born at Leongatha Hospital on July 2 and is a brother for Maxwell, 19 months.

Milpara Community House news LAST week we picked up all the goodies collected during the Korumburra Bendigo Bank’s food drive. These kind donations will help stock the emergency foodbank at Milpara. We’d like to give a huge thank you to the Bendigo Bank and our generous community. Office Essentials is a specially priced package we have on offer. This term it includes Excel Spreadsheets and Publisher. Commencing Tuesday, August 4, come along and develop or enhance these valuable office skills. Explore Art Therapy is a new and exciting course we have on offer. A gentle therapeutic workshop it will introduce the marvels of creative processes, to assist in revealing and healing our unconscious. Starting Thursday, August 6, it runs for

five weeks. Ever wanted to learn to play bridge? Or would you like a new social outlet? Well why not come along to our Bridge Introduction for Beginners on Thursday, July 30 and find out more? Our trainer’s emphasis will be on having fun while gaining confidence to play this great game. The beginner’s classes start Thursday, August 6. Once again we are offering you the opportunity to learn more and get the most of your android tablet or smartphone. The class runs over two Saturdays, August 1 and 8. We’d like to introduce our new social group, Chat and Play. It’s a time and space to catch up, chat have a coffee and do whatever suits your fancy. For further information and bookings call 5655 2524.

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which will be ready at the end of the working bee.” The site has also been registered with the official National Tree Day website and can be found at: http://treeday.planetark.org/si te/10007768 or alternatively a flier can be found on the Bass

Coast Landcare website www.basscoastlandcare.org.au. If you would like to come along and lend a hand please call Dave Bateman at Bass Coast Landcare Network on 0488 399 151 or send an email to d.bateman@basscoast.vic.gov.au

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Farming Insight Farmer thinks beyond boundary CALEB Berry and his wife Shiona have been farming on their Glen Alvie dairy farm for around a decade.

Environmental focus: Glen Alvie farmer Caleb Berry and his daughter Olivia are taking care of the Powlett River catchment.

Together with their young family, they have built their farm from a relatively small dairy property, to a highly productive enterprise milking up to 750 cows Their farm is located in the upper reaches of the Powlett River catchment, which feeds into the nationally important Powlett River estuary. The estuary has significant saltmarsh and wetland communities. Habitat is also provided for many rare and endangered animal species including the orange bellied parrot. In order to reduce sediment and nutrient run-off into the local catchment, Mr Berry has undertaken considerable revegetation works on the dairy farm. His main focus has been on waterways and susceptible areas such as gullies and landslips. Sediment and nutrients that flow from the farm and enter the local catchment can negatively impact on

the health of the waterways. These revegetation works have also benefited the farm. They have restricted stock from entering waterways and dangerous areas, increased the amount of shade and shelter available to stock and kept valuable nutrients on farm. With the help and guidance from the local Bass Coast Landcare Network, Mr Berry has included indigenous species in much of the revegetation, creating biolinks for native species across his farm. He has used a range of revegetation methods including tubestock and direct seeding. He said Landcare was a great opportunity for farmers. “It is a great chance to return some of our farmland that isn’t as productive as it could be, back to native vegetation,” he said. On farm sustainability has not just stopped with planting trees. Mr Berry has dramatically reduced his water usage by installing a reuse water system. This enables the use of filtered effluent water to wash down the dairy yards

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Farming Insight AMAZONE makes history

Dispersal Line of cows 100 Friesian cows, solid and large framed, springing to AI Friesian sires, cows have full milk prod history, and are proven with very high litres, genuine sale, Will sell in smaller lines (Photos available) $2100 Contact: Jake Broadbridge 0420 677 756 Alex Dixon 0409 581 935

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Quality name: farm machinery manufacturer AMAZONE has announced the sale of its 750,000th ZA series twin-disc centrifugal fertiliser spreader. Visit CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland to learn how the machine can benefit you. troduction of swivel blades for late top dressing, interchangeable disc system for wider and variable working widths, boundary spreading technology and the Soft Ballistic System, which ensures gentle fertiliser treatment during spreading. “Every component of ZA machines has been designed to ensure even and precise spreading pattern on both sides of the tractor,” Anthony said. “Today’s ZA-TS mounted and super capacity ZGTS trailed models continue to set industry benchmarks for precision, efficiency and operational ease. “This is not about precision for precision’s sake. “Field trials have shown AMAZONE’s soft ballistic system can increase yields by 15 per cent compared to conventional spreaders. “Productivity aside, improved accuracy has an important role to play in quality assurance, environment sustainability and risk management.” More recent innova-

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34 REG. JERSEYS • Prod to 7888 litres 273 kgs protein 343 kgs fat • Class to EX, many VG • Famous families - Fernleaf, Lovely, Sandra (sister to Raceway sells), Estelle & Wallacedale Lynette. • Sires - TBone, Country, Merchant, Region, Spiritual, Legacy, Ontime, Action, Senior, Blackstone, Outinfront, Elton. • 4 Bulls x 18 mths. Dams to 7155 ltres 272 kgs protein 363 kgs fat 35 Grade Cows & Heifers. Jersey, Holstein & X Bred, prod. to 9620 litres 347 kgs protein 408 kgs fat a/c A & S Mackie 6 2nd lact reg Holstein Cows all freshly calved. Dams to EX. A fantastic opportunity to select from 'Top end' Holstein, Jerseys & their crosses. Very low BMCC Selling Cows, joined & unjoined heifers along with calves & select Bulls. All lots in top order. Vendor - Peter Price 0427 623 645 Catalogues available now - Please contact DLS Office 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided

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Claas Harvest Centre dealer principal Anthony Blackshaw said the feat was probably unmatched by any other manufacturer. “AMAZONE has now sold in excess of one million spreaders, with three quarters of these being from the ZA series, which is an impressive figure by any standard,” he said. The first ZA model – which boasted a 330 litre capacity and a 10 metre working width – was released in 1958, soon after Professor Heinz Dreyer and his cousin, Klaus Dreyer, had taken over as third-generation owners of the company. In comparison with existing full width box spreaders, it was unique in its larger working width and, compared to single disc and pendulum fertiliser spreaders, offered a much higher precision. The ZA series – short for the tongue twisting zentrifugalstreuer-anbaumaschine– quickly developed into a global success story. AMAZONE has since refined the concept into numerous models, each with even greater capacities and wider working widths. “Today’s models have 10 times the capacity and five times the working width of the first ZA model,” Anthony said. “With operational speeds of about 20 km/h, they can easily achieve work rates of up to 50ha per hour.” Now in its seventh generation, the latest ZA models retain the same fundamental design principles featured in the very first model: a twin hopper with two contra-rotating spreading discs running at a constant speed, creating a mirrored spread pattern and evenspread on both sides of the implement. Improvements over the years have included the in-

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 DRYER. Simpson. Maxidry. 1000S. Heavy duty. $50. Ph. 0407 444 051. BREAD MAKER. Sunbeam. Bm2100. As new. $40. Ph. 0468 354 145. STROLLER/PRAM. Mothers Choice brand. Excellent condition. Strong construction. Underneath storage. $25. Ph. 0407 727 849. ITUNES GIFT CARD. Worth $40. Selling for $30. Purchased the wrong gift cards. Ph. 0448 174 347. ESPRESSO MACHINE. Sunbeam EM3500. Plus accessories to make cappuccino etc. Excellent for trainee barista. $25. Ph. 0427 898 645. PRAM BASSINET. Classic style. Comfortable ride with good suspension. $30. ph. 0427 898 645. BOOKSHELF. Raw pine. 2m x 1m. Good condition. $40. Ph.0419 103 757. DOUBLE BED BASE. No mattress. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0419 103 757. COMPUTER DESK. 71cm d x 122 w. 2 drawers. 2 shelves above. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0406 460 363. CUPBOARD. Baltic pine. 2 shelves. 2 doors. H 164.5cm x W 74cm x D 55cm. Can text photo. $30. Ph. 0419 157 427. GLASS JARS. 42. 250ml. 63mm. clear. food grade with white polypropylene lids. $30 the lot. Ph. 0448 855 832. BUNK BEDS. Single. Red pipe steel. Can be used in L shape. $50. Ph. 0418 136 639. OFFICE CHAIR. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0488 105 451. PACKING CARTONS. For removal or storage. Set of 10. $10. Wonthaggi. Ph. 5672 2330. DOG KENNEL. Bushman poly products. Green. For medium sized dog. $20. Ph. 5612 4809. GUINEA PIG CAGE. $30. Ph. 0418 905 531 or 5662 2578 BOWLS. Classic. Two. For beginners. Very good condition. Size 1 heavy. $25. ph. 5662 4285 or 0438 762 414. POKEMON COLLECTION. 16 items. Pikachu, Togepi, Poke balls, books, videos, Pikachu alarm clock. $20. ph. 0439 353 529. ST KILDA FOOTBALL CLUB FAN MERCHANDISE. 17 items. All excellent condition. $30. Ph. 0439 353 529. Inverloch. GEORGE FOREMAN TOASTING MACHINE. Still in box. $40. ph. 5668 2124. DOOR. New internal flush panel. 2045mm x 820mm. Redicote. $15. Ph. 5658 1054. TOILET PAN. New. White. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trap. Fowler Ware. Excellent condition. $40 ono. Ph. 5658 1054. ROLLER DOOR. 3.1 x 2.25 opening.

olive green. Door only. No fittings. $50. Ph. 0408 143 892. HEATER. Delongi. Oil filled column heater. Timer . new. $30. ph. 5662 5137. COUCH COVER. 2-2Â˝ seater. Milk chocolate colour. Stretch. Quality. As new. $25. Ph. 5662 5137. BATH. Old style. Second hand. Good for reuse indoors or trough. $50. Ph. 0427 313 813. SOUP TUREEN. 6 bowls and ladle. Tuscany by Greenwood. Teal outside, white inside. Perfect condition. $20. Ph. 0402 255 120. FRIDGE. No freezer. Suit beer bottles. 64W x 64D x 140H. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5672 2330. BBQ. Small. Hooded. Never used. Half price $50. Ph. 0427 180 143. DRESS. Little Black dress. Crepe bubble hem. Sleeveless. Cowl neckline. David Lawrence. Size 12. $35. Ph.0402 255 120. BABY BJORN. Synergy baby carrier. Higher end model in Baby Bjorn range. $50. Ph 5674 2747. PORTACOT & FOLDING HIGH CHAIR. In excellent condition hardly used. $50 for both. Ph. 0447 690 253. MAGNIFYING GLASS. With light on stand. Adjustable various positions. Suitable for craft activities. $15. Ph. 5674 1658. GRASS & WEED TRIMMER. Including line. Black & Decker electric. $10. Ph. 5674 1658 BED FRAME. Single. Black metal. Mattress & doona. $50. Ph. 0403 321 960. AQUARIUM/ACCESSORIES. 25L BluePlanet tank with pump, thermometer, gravel & vacuum. Water chemicals & disease treatment. $50. Ph. 0448 855 832. RUNNING SHOES. Asic. Size 5. Great condition. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004. SKI PANTS. Black. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; size 8. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004. TEAPOT & MUGS. New. Brown. Set of 4 mugs. With sugar bowl and milk jug. $20. Ph. 0417 102 526. FISHING ROD. Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Never used. $20. Ph. 0417 102 526. MODERN DANCE SHOES. Black. Size 7. Good condition. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004. TAP SHOES. Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; size 7 1/2. Black. Super condition. $30. Ph. 0488 069 004. FOOTY BOOTS. Red/black. Size 5. Hardly worn. $20. Ph. 0488 069 004. SINGLE BED. Steel frame. With slats and bedhead. $50. Ph. 0437 002 026. CHILDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLASTIC TABLE AND BENCH. Fisher Price. Red and yellow plastic. Photos available. $15 ono. Ph. 0408 589 913.

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DATE: WEDNESDAY 22nd July TIME: 5.30pm-7.00pm LOCATION: Federation Training, Nerrena Road, Leongatha RSVP: South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network E: karena@sgbcllen.org.au P: 56 62 5500

Scots Pioneer Church Mardan South Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 26th July 2015 at 2pm

Concert Featuring Local Entertainers Guitarist & Vocalist; Trumpeter; Organist & Soloist Community Singing AFTERNOON TEA IS SERVED

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PUBLIC NOTICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WATER ACT 1989 (Vic) South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (South Gippsland Water) Declaration of Serviced Properties Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots shown below within the township of Loch as part of the Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme Mandatory Area (shown as shaded blue lots) and Voluntary Service Areas (shown as shaded green lots) are declared as serviced properties. The Corporation has made provision for sewerage services to that land. The date on and from which the land is taken to be a serviced property is 1st August 2015. Mandatory Scheme Area: Service charges will commence from 1st March 2016, those being due and payable by 31st May 2016 for those properties in the Mandatory Scheme Area. Voluntary Service Area: This notice does not currently require connection or the imposition of tariffs to properties within the Voluntary Service Area. Philippe du Plessis Managing Director SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52 (1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at 13 Clarence Street, Loch VIC 3945 being L4 LP4310 Parish of Loch Township, L5 LP4310 Parish of Loch Township, L8 LP4310 Parish of Loch Township. The application is for a permit to: Use and development of the land for a Hospital (rehabilitation centre). The applicant for the permit is: Australian Addiction Hospitals Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2015/135. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Telephone: 5662 9200 Office Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday) Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: â&#x20AC;˘ be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing â&#x20AC;˘ include the reasons for the objection and â&#x20AC;˘ state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the Application until 4 August 2015.

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Support Workers (casual) Interchange Gippsland provides supports and services to children and adults with disabilities. We deliver community based supports that are

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situations vacant LEONGATHA VETERANS & DEPENDANTS WELFARE CENTRE Situations vacant for

2 ADMINISTRATION STAFF Must have computer skills An understanding of Veterans A pleasant nature and able to work with volunteers THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10am to 3.30pm Ring Ros Bryan for an appointment 5662 2515 or 0418 373 823

situations vacant FULL-TIME FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Staff management and barista skills essential. Must be hard working and able to work weekends in busy Inverloch cafĂŠ. Please call Kylie or Mycalie 5674 1188

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FOR RENT 3 BR, 2 bath, close to schools. Rev Cycle & gas heating $280 pw 4 BR, 2 bath, 2 living, close to shops. Rev cycle & electric heating $290 pw 2 BR close to shops, carport plus single garage $240 pw All located in Leongatha. Call 5662 5800 for further queries.

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

We operate 11 static and two mobile libraries across the Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced person to join our team based in Leongatha as Principal Librarian

North plus an active mobile library service. This is a senior role, responsible for a team providing a dynamic and quality service. Your professionalism and experience will allow you to effectively analyse and respond to the needs and priorities of the region under direction from the management team and Library Board. You will assist in the ongoing

range of day-to-day functions in an inclusive environment. You will also continue to strengthen our ties with surrounding communities, developing partnerships with local council and community groups to provide the best possible service.

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Aboriginal Regional Development OfďŹ cer (19070) Gippsland, Permanent ongoing We are seeking to appoint an Aboriginal Regional Development OfďŹ cer whose role will be to assist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and generic health services in Gippsland to deliver culturally sensitive HACC services and improve access for our Aboriginal community.

The Regional Development OfďŹ cer will need to network with all ACCCOs and generic health services located in Gippsland. The base location for this position is negotiable, where an attractive remuneration package applies with motor vehicle, mobile phone and laptop usage provided. Please note, due to the nature of this role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are only eligible to apply. For more information please contact Christina Rush, Acting Executive Director Community Support and Connection on (03) 5136 5333.

Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Friday 31 July 2015.

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Based in Latrobe Valley, Permanent ongoing An exciting opportunity is available to join the Primary Intervention team at Latrobe Community Health Service.

â&#x20AC;˘ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply â&#x20AC;˘ For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers â&#x20AC;˘ Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. â&#x20AC;˘ No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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The successful person will have experience in leading nursing and/or allied health professionals in the delivery of evidence based high quality primary care services.

Applications will be accepted until 11 pm, Friday 31 July 2015.

SHED industrial grade, 15m x 22.5m x 5.1m (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), full Colorbond, industrial doors, $33,900. Ph: 0437-699111.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

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This position would suit someone who has strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment.

For more information please contact Petra Bovery-Spencer, Manager Primary Intervention, on (03) 5136 5350.

HAY Small squares, current season, good quality, Ruby, $6. Phone Carrick Barter 0427-795330.

TRAILER 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, powder coated, excellent condition, $500. 5662-3436 after 6pm.

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FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

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.

The Regional Development OfďŹ cer will coordinate the operation of the local HACC Aboriginal network and implement the aims of the Diversity Planning and Practice Framework of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Latrobe Community Health Service auspices the role which is funded by DHHS.

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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY - small squares, this season, good for horses, Korumburra, $7. Ph: 56552107.

We are currently offering the following career opportunities:

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10.30am Leongatha Tennis Clubrooms

HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 100 x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; round bales. Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Affordable cars at drive away prices

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

message of hope I HAVE blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions. Isaiah 44:22. Can you see through a thick cloud? Neither can God see all the things you have done wrong, when you accept Jesus as your Saviour.

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Thursday, July 30 10.30am At Leongatha RSL Guest Speaker: Lorraine Rome - CAB Visitors most welcome Enquiries: 5659 8239 5668 6275

used machinery BELARUS tractor, 75hp, cab, front end loader, hay forks, bucket, grader blade, FEG077, $11,500 ONO. International tractor, 41hp, $1,100 ONO, or both tractors for $11,500 the lot. 4x4 Honda 420cc motorbike, $2,750 ONO. 3 wheel motorbike, 250cc, $1,600 ONO. Ph: 56635356.

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Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

in memoriam BROCKLEBANK - Iris Dawn. 23.7.2010. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Heather, Laurie and family.

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SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.

COMMODORE 1995 VS, silver, on gas, $1,500 ONO, OMJ881. Offers will be considered. Ph: 56635356. KIA RIO LS, 2005 hatch, manual, 146,000 km, no rego. Vin KNADC243256259428. $2,000 ONO. 0427509991. MITSUBISHI GALANT hatchback, 1993, V6 2.4 litre automatic, Reg. No. IEM405, $650 ONO. Ph: 5662-2963, 0407-322564.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

BROCKLEBANK - Iris Dawn. 23.7.2010. Always in my heart and forever in my thoughts. Bill. Butterflies, the symbol of new life, seem to always be fluttering around me. Five years already Mum, so sadly missed. Amanda, Pat, Hamish, Lucia and Finley. xxxxx A smile for all, a heart of gold, the very best the world could hold. Those we love donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, they walk beside us every day. Five years of missing you our dear sweet Mum and Nan. Shona, Trevor, Tim, Jess and Dale. SLANEY - Wal. 9.3.1920 - 25.7.2010. Beautiful memories Dad silently kept Of one that we loved and will never forget. Love always. Alan, Joy, Pam, Sue and families.

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PROUDLOCK (nee Anthony) - Jean. Passed away peacefully at Strzelecki House, Mirboo North on July 19, 2015. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of George (dec). Loving mother of Terry. Adored Gran of Darren, Peter and Eugene, and great nan of 8.

Jenny Milkins

Loved and remembered forever.

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

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bereavement thanks HASTINGS - Ken. Aileen, Julie and Carolyn, and families would like to thank everyone for their caring thoughts, flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, food and support. Special thanks to nursing staff at Wonthaggi hospital for their excellent care. Please accept this as our personal thank you from all the family.

TREVETHAN John William. 02.09.1935 - 15.07.2015. Very much loved husband of Joan. Privately cremated.

funerals PROUDLOCK A Graveside Service for the late Mrs Jean Proudlock will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, July 23, 2015 commencing at 2pm.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal digniďŹ ed service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available OfďŹ ce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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Rehab hospital mooted for Loch By Brad Lester A DRUG and alcohol rehabilitation hospital is proposed to be built on the site of the former Greenhills Aged Care Hostel and medical centre in Loch. An application for a planning permit for Loch Valley Private Hospital has been lodged with South Gippsland Shire Council. The hospital will offer 20 beds and cater for a maximum of 20 patients at any one time.

Director of the proponents, Melbourne-based Australian Addiction Hospitals, Sankar Subramanian said no detoxification would occur on site and all patients would be in a state of sobriety. The existing building will undergo $280,000 worth of renovations. Patients will come to the hospital at their own free will, “with a mindset of compliance and a willingness to succeed in their treatment”, a permit application to council stated. Anyone failing to follow the rules of the program will be expelled.

Waste services for Venus Bay? A REPORT that proposes the implementation of compulsory kerbside garbage and recycling collection services for residential properties in Venus Bay will be considered at the next meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council on July 22. If approved by Council, the introduction of a compulsory six month service from November to April each year would provide the community with a convenient and cost effective method of disposing of their household waste and recyclables. In addition, the service would address ongoing issues associated with the dumping of significant amounts of household waste in and around public litter bins in the area. Although the illegal dumping is most prevalent during busy holiday periods, it is a year round issue and significantly detracts from the visual amenity of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay as well as polluting the local environment. The importance of the issue to the community was recently highlighted by the results of a survey conducted as part of the Seasonal Population Impacts in Coastal Towns project. The survey identified that the issue most commented on (91.3 per cent of responses) was waste management, with overflowing litter bins in Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower a recurrent theme. There were 45 comments directly related to overflowing litter bins in Venus Bay during peak holiday periods. “Council has attempted to address the problem of illegal dumping in Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower for many years”, said Peter Roberts, Council’s Waste Management Coordinator. “Several initiatives have been implemented including the installation of additional public litter bins during busy holiday periods, emptying all bins on a daily basis during those periods, the introduction of optional kerbside garbage and recycling collection services in 2013, amending opening hours at the Venus Bay transfer station to suit most residents and enforcement action undertaken by Council’s Local Laws team. There has been no measurable reduction in the issue as a result of those initiatives”, added Peter. “With consideration of the above, it is appropriate a compulsory service now be considered by Council.” If Council resolves to introduce the service as proposed it will be provided on the basis of full cost recovery which is consistent with the provision of these services in all other developed towns within the shire. The compulsory service period will run from 1 November to 30 April each year, which takes in the major holiday periods and most long weekends and will include a 120L garbage bin collected weekly and a 240L recycling bin collected fortnightly. Weekly recycling collections would be provided from Christmas Day through until the end of January each year. The compulsory service will replace the existing optional six month service currently in place for the same period. An optional 12 month service option would also be available at a cost of $223.20 per year, which would also include weekly recycling collection service from Christmas to the end of January.

No drugs or alcohol will be on the premises. Patients are not expected to have much interaction with the Loch community and the developer proposed minimal, if any, impact on neighbours. “The management of the hospital has experience in running this type of hospital, located in residential suburbs and areas, and there have never been any issues with any of the neighbours because of the rules in place for the patients and the strict enforcement of them,” the permit application stated.

NEWHAVEN College’s new library and administration complex at the Phillip Island Road campus opened its doors for the first time to welcome students and staff back to term three. Costing $3.4 million, Newhaven received $500,000 in Federal Government funding towards the project. The learning common encompasses the ICT department, a Senior and Junior School reading room, conference rooms, meeting spaces, quiet reading areas, and areas to stand or sit whilst using electronic devices with the latest technology installed. It is planned around open spaces which makes it a central hub for the surrounding Junior School, Middle School and Trade Skills Centre. The reception and administration areas provide offices for the business staff of the college, as well as a board room and a uniform shop.

The spacious and well equipped staff common room is a place where staff can meet, socialise, relax and enjoy their meal breaks. In addition to timetabled library class time, the library is a welcome place for all Newhaven students to enjoy at lunchtimes for reading and borrowing books, study, technology needs and playing chess and board games. Such was the popularity of the library on the first day that librarian Julianne Toole was swamped with children wanting to borrow books and was thrilled by the overwhelming response. Designed by McIldowie Partners Architects, the library and administration building was built by local company DAS Constructions. Award winning builder Dale Sartori, managing director of DAS Constructions, was on hand to gauge staff and students’ reaction to the new building. Each class toured the new facility and Mr Gale’s 1G class was asked for its first impressions.

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and a third also gave it the thumbs up, saying, “It looked good and we even got to meet the builder.” If you would like to tour the new facility you can attend the college’s next tour at 9.30am

SOUTHERN Fusion’s fantastic Under 13 A team has continued the trend of all new Fusion sides by making the finals at Waverley in its first season.

THE Dalyston Youth Girls secured a spot in the finals with a one point victory at home over Stratford.

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A Grade One student said, “I love the new building because there are lots of books and it is very colourful”. Another said, “It’s a big building and there are lots of different books in the library”,

on Wednesday, July 29. To book in for the tour and for Prep to Year 12 enrolment enquiries, please contact Kelly Fuery, on 5956 7505 (option 1) or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au.

Southern Fusion U13s exceed expectations

One point win secures finals’ berth

Scott and Sharon Anderson

Modern facility: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell was thrilled with the overwhelming response to the new library. She chatted to students Charley Logan, Amaia Beaumont, Kobey Carlson, Tamika Poustie and Sophie Caile about the books they had chosen.

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tent. Patients will not have access to mobile phones or electronic devices “so they can concentrate completely on getting better”, the application stated. Visiting hours will be restricted to two to three hours on Sundays and visitor numbers will be restricted to two per patient. “Having 14 car parking spaces, including the spaces on Clarence Street at the front of the hospital, would be more than sufficient for the requirements of the hospital,” the application stated.

Modern library opens at Newhaven College

At the bounce: Stratford and Dalyston fought out a close battle with Dalyston’s win securing it a finals’ berth.

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Patients will only venture out of the hospital for a daily morning walk and, “once a week, to the local shops to buy anything they may need,” the permit application stated. While the hospital will operate around the clock, no activity will be undertaken from 10pm to 7am when patients will sleep. A doctor will visit occasionally and staff numbers will vary from about seven during the day to two at night. Television viewing will be at set times and staff will control the con-

Sitting in second before the game Dalyston faced third placed Stratford that beat them quite convincingly first time around. A great first quarter saw Dalyston have the majority of the play thanks to great ruck work by Mollie Bloch and taking a 2.2 to 0 lead into quarter time. Stratford fought back in the second taking a one point lead into half time 3.3-3.2. Dalyston came out strongly after the long break to outscore Stratford three goals to one with goals to Juliette Townsend, Ella Cargill and Emma Voland, taking a two goal lead into the final quarter.

Dayle Egan for Dalyston kicked the first goal of the last quarter before Stratford got a second wind kicking the final three goals. The Girls have the bye next week before travelling to Maffra on August 2. The final game of the regular season on August 9 will be at home to Traralgon. Following the Youth Girls game Gippsland Galaxy Women’s team will be taking on Ajax Football Club at 12 noon. Leading by just one point with 90 seconds to go the Dalyston girls held on for a one point victory. Goalkickers: Ella Cargill 3, Dayle Egan 2, Emma Voland , Juliette Townsend. Best players: Dayle Egan, Mollie Bloch, Rose Coombs, Ally Kershaw, Emma Voland, Ella Cargill.

Not only did it make the finals it made the grand final. Going in with two players out for the grand final was not ideal but the girls managed to come together during the semi final to perform far beyond anyone’s expectations for the season. The semi final saw the team’s biggest performance yet, winning by one of its biggest margins for the season (25-16) and playing some incredible netball. Then came the grand final and the girls came out firing. Both coach and players were extremely nervous and had nothing to lose and everything to gain. Playing against a formidable opponent, that had remained undefeated all season in its section, Fusion was up and about to claim an

early lead in the first quarter. With its confidence up the team wanted to prove why it deserved its spot in the grand final. However, a nine goal margin had opened up at half time meaning the girls’ heads had dropped slightly. This didn’t stop them. A huge spur in the third and fourth from Fusion saw the girls push Melbourne Waverley to its limits. Although the final score was 18-34, players, coaches and supporters saw it the other way with our girls making everyone so proud of their ability and maturity. These nine girls have showcased Southern Fusion and South Gippsland netball in the best way possible. They made their mark in the competition. All nine players and their coach were in their first season at Waverley and have proven what hard work and determination can result in. These girls are hungrier than ever for the next season to start to see if they can reverse the score line in their next grand final appearance.

Team of superstars: from left, Anabelle Williams, Chelsea Bowman, Alex Macqueen, Belle Grabham-Andrews, Jade Leenan, Zali Anderson, Sophia Hughes, Alice Chaston and Rahni Mann.

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Toughing it: from left, the U/14 girls rep side “The Coasters” Chloe Bramley, Zali Anderson, Gemma Thomas, Ellie Bates and Grace McRae (front) would love to have a new basketball stadium in Wonthaggi to host their own tournaments. Their current court is not regulation size.

Basketball dream Wonthaggi desperately needs new stadium By Tayla Kershaw THE Coasters are embarrassed by the poor sport facilities in Wonthaggi. Despite substandard facilities, the Coasters, an U/14 girls’ basketball team, brought home a championship against all odds but need to see a drastic change. “The girls are embarrassed when they see every other little town with a better facility than them,” Wonthaggi Basketball Association president Ross Bramley said. “Imagine what we could do if we had a facility like Korumburra or Hamilton. Ham-

ilton has a service area, an indoor aquatic centre, three to four basketball courts and a squash court all attached. Wonthaggi is virtually the same size and yet we have nothing like that,” Mr Bramley said. “We have a great bunch of girls playing basketball for our town. I’ve coached in other competitions before and our girls are better.” The girls are expected the train on the basketball court at Wonthaggi North Primary School (WNPS), which is not regulation size. “We can’t always access the court at WNPS. Sometimes we use the Inverloch Hub and very rarely we can access the gym at the YMCA as it is generally re-

served for fitness classes,” Mr Bramley said. “Webb Shed is regulation size but the venue is too unsafe. It would be inappropriate to accommodate basketballers and spectators in the building.” Mr Bramley said the predicament grows with the population. “It’ll be a slow process to get a new stadium up and running. Naturally there are a lot of needs in Bass Coast and Bass Coast Shire Council is trying to juggle its priorities,” he said. “However, we now have 10,000 people in our town and we can’t provide them with an indoor facility.” Mr Bramley said he is not only an advo-

cate for basketball; netball, soccer, badminton and volleyball players would all benefit from an indoor stadium in town. If plans for a new stadium go ahead, Mr Bramley said he has two sites in mind. “We could either add on to the existing YMCA or set aside a space at the site of the proposed education precinct (McKenzie Street),” he said. “There’d be a school and a Tafe there so it would be perfect for community use. The only concern is we haven’t even been cleared to rebuild a school there. Renovations at the YMCA will be more expensive than if we start from scratch. We’d have to spend a possible $1 million to change a poorly designed facility.”

Mr Bramley said Wonthaggi may experience a rise in juvenile delinquency and a decrease of local athletes staying in the area if no indoor facility is planned. “Children end up playing in other towns for their rep sides. It’s a shame children don’t feel like they can get anywhere by playing here because of the lack of facilities,” Mr Bramley said. “Even our schools have to travel to participate in sport. It’s a drain for families, students and staff. “I’d like to see all children get a fair opportunity for sporting success. Currently, Bass Coast doesn’t always give our children that kind of opportunity.”

• Volleyball – Korumburra

Golliwogs blitz the field KORUMBURRA Volleyball had its final night for the summer/ autumn Junior volleyball competition on Thursday, June 18 at the Leongatha SPLASH stadium and the Seniors finished a week later on June 25. In the Seniors A Grade, the ladder had been tight all season with Golliwogs narrowly edging out the Champions in the last round to actually make the finals. Golliwogs had tight wins in the first two rounds of the finals to qualify for the grand final and then they easily blitzed their way to a 3:0 win (25:11, 25:20, 25:17) against the top ranked Bugs to become Premiers. The top teams in B Grade, Chargers and Panthers, had stood out during the season and Odds on Black and Help still could not match them through the final series. Despite their best efforts, Panthers could only take one set with Chargers winning the grand final 3:1 – 25:17, 25:13, 21:25, 25:14. The Most Valuable Player vote count took place on presentation night at the Leongatha RSL. Glenn Bainbridge and Michael Axford tied for A Grade Male with 18 votes each and

Kristen Scott won the A Grade Female with nine votes. Shannon Bestenbreur and young Caitlyn Allen were absolute stand outs for the season taking out 27 votes each to win the B Grade Male and Female MVP respectively. A successful Juniors season saw all the young players improve their volleyball skills with weekly training and games. Team ‘Intimidate’ proved too strong with consistent wins over the season and finished up on top to be the Premiership team. The final ladder was Intimidate 40, Static 37, Lightning 30, Superstars 29. James Kelly received the Most Disciplined Player Award and Charlotte Smith was presented with the President’s Award. The next volleyball season at Leongatha SPLASH will start on Thursday, July 16 for the Seniors and the Juniors will begin at 6pm on Thursday, July 23. There are plans for local school clinics and some regional coaching clinics as well as entering the Moe Junior tournament in August. Enquiries to Tom 5658 1043 or Mandy 5662 4395. New season results: A Grade Golliwogs defeated Warriors (2:1) 25:21, 25:10, 14:22; Bugs defeated Champions (2:1) 25:22, 24:26, 17:7.

B Grade HELP drew with Panthers (1:1) 25:22, 24:26, 8:12; French Toast Mafia defeated Shark Bait

(3:0) 25:9, 25:18, 25:17; Odds on Black defeated Gems (3:1) 25:17, 12:25, 25:16, 13:4.

Bugs crushers: A Grade volleyball grand premiers, the Golliwogs. From left, Shane Foster, Jack Millar, Nic Crawford, Russell Brown, Michael Jeffery, Megan Prentice and front Rachel Brown. Charging to the top: B Grade volleyball premiers The Chargers, back row from left, Matt Prentice, John Pouw, Mathew Van Boven and Shane Pouw. Front row from left, Leah Svehla, Tamara Teylor and Clayton Bawdon.

Awards: Most Valuable Player winners for the KVI summer/autumn volleyball competition from left, Glenn Bainbridge and Michael Axford, joint A Grade Male; Kristen Scott, A Grade Female; and Shannon Bestenbreur, B Grade Male. MVP runners-up: Rachel Brown, joint A Grade Female (Jessica Sanders, absent); Shane Pouw, B Grade Male; and Stephanie Goss, B Grade Female. (Absent: Caitlyn Allen – B Grade Female runner-up)

Participants and award winners in the Summer / Autumn Volleyball Junior competition played at Leongatha SPLASH on Thursday nights. Back row from left, Mitchell, Alexandra, Emily, Charlotte (President’s Award) and Toby. Middle row from left,Larissa, Alluh, Jasmine, Leah, Annika, Mason, Che and Erik. Front row from left, the premiership team, Intimidate: Toby, Tyrone, Phillip, Andrea and Caitlyn. Absent: James (Most Disciplined Player Award), Keiran, Kaleb and Eldon.

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Champion horse riders bid farewell AS young children, Lauren Wilkinson (nee Claessen), Stephanie Goode (nee Carfrae) and Carleen Hefel’s dream was to

ride horses. Starting off as junior members of the Wonthaggi Pony Club (PC) and progressing to associate members, they have managed to clock up over 61 years of pony club membership be-

Leaving a legacy: Korumburra and Wonthaggi Pony Club’s Stephanie Goode is now retiring from the clubs after her long commitment.

tween them. Sadly, the time has come for them to leave Wonthaggi PC as their lives take on new challenges. Each have been wonderful ambassadors of the club, the pony club movement and have represented the club and their zone at state level. Lauren attended her first pony club at the age of four. Her all time favourite horse was named Porsha, an all rounder who never put a foot wrong. Lauren has been giving lessons to younger riders and assisted them to buy horses, which has in turn led them onto state show jumping competitions. Over her 21 year membership she obtained D and C certificates, represented West Gippsland Zone – Bunyip and Wonthaggi at state level in state horse trials and state show jumping, and received an Award of Merit for service to the pony club in 2009. Stephanie first attended

Korumburra Pony Club at the age of four on a little lead pony named Teddy. She was a member of Korumburra Pony Club for many years before transitioning to Wonthaggi. Stephanie has also contributed and helped at club level by organising show jumping days, gymkhanas, helping younger members, attending working bees, instructing, judging and picking up poles. Over her 21 year membership she obtained her D, C and C Star certificates, represented Korumburra and Wonthaggi at state level in state horse trials, state show jumping, state games and state musical and flat teams, and was given an Award of Merit for service to the pony club in 2012 and was the winner of the West Gippsland Zone B Grade show jumping series in 2013. Carleen first attended Langwarrin Pony Club at the age of six. She was also a member of Hastings Pony Club be-

fore transferring to Wonthaggi. Carleen has instructed at rallies, helped set up show jumping competitions and attended working bees. Over her 19 year membership she obtained her D and C certificates, represented Hastings PC (Southern Metro Zone) and Wonthaggi PC (West Gippsland Zone) at national and state level in A Grade national show jumping, Grade 1 and 2 state horse trials, and A, B and C Grade state showing jumping. She was also the winner of the West Gippsland Zone A Grade showing jumping series in 2013 and 2014. The ladies were invited along with their families to a celebration luncheon at the July rally to give current members a chance to say goodbye and reminisce about the pony club journey. They were each presented with a photo book of their years at pony club. Wonthaggi PC would like to wish Lauren, Stepha-

nie and Carleen all the best as they embark upon a new and exciting chapter in their lives. Sometime in the future,

Farewell: after a 21 year membership with Cranbourne, Bunyip and Wonthaggi Pony Clubs, Lauren Wilkinson is now saying goodbye.

SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch THE club’s final carpet bowls event for the year was played on Tuesday, July 14 resulting in a win for Nell Van Grunsven (s), with Pat Stoneham, Joan Clark and Allan Johnstone. As there will be no elimination series and championship event this

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year, last year’s carpet bowls champion, Jill Bateman, will be the carry over champion into 2016. Wednesday’s mixed social bowls day brought the mid week bowlers out in numbers, despite the chilly weather. Winners on the day were Wayne Parks (s), Terry Seaward and Rob Dowl-

ing with 34 points. Runners up, with 33 points, were Frank Cimino (s), Laurie Gabell and Linda Galmot. Winter sunshine greeted the players at our Sunday mixed social bowl. Perfect numbers for a

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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game of pairs attended. There were two games of 12 ends played. Our new synthetic green is bringing out the best from our bowlers with three teams winning both games. Coming in third with

33 points were Brian Phillipson and Brian Growse. Runners up on 34 points were Val Davis and Mick Yates. Congratulations to Shirley Phillipson and John Thornton who took out the main event with a score of 35 points. Raffles were won by Carol Waters, Allan Johnstone, Val Davis and Ron Burge. A reminder that our members’ draw is on this Friday, July 24. The prize money has jackpotted over the last few weeks. Perhaps this week will be your lucky one. Be there to find out.

Above, Congratulations: Shirley Phillipson and John Thornton beat two other teams who also won both games of social bowls on Sunday. Right, Runners up: Val Davis and Mick Yates went down by a point at the Sunday Inverloch social bowls afternoon.

Winter winners: Inverloch’s Wednesday mixed bowls winners by one point were, from left, Rob Dowling, Terry Seaward and Wayne Parks.

Mardan Indoor ON Tuesday, July 14 Mardan Gold played in the final of the SGIBBA Pennant competition against a much favoured Korumburra White team lead by Charlie Tummino. It has to be said that for most of the competition it looked as if Foster would be playing in this final until they suffered a loss in the first semi-final to Korumburra and then again to Mardan Gold in the 2nd semi-final. So after a second bite at the finals’ apple we hoped things would go the way of Mardan Gold. The game got off to a very one sided start with Gold pushing out to a 12 nil lead in the first half of the match, but then they hit a dry spell with Korumburra pulling back to within two shots. The game was balanced where it could have tipped in either team’s favour and on this occasion it was in Mardan’s direction. At this point of the game Mardan pushed away to a very healthy lead and with one end to go it was well out of the reach of Korumburra, who never gave up the chase. I have to say that it wasn’t as one sided as it sounds; both teams played a very skilful drawing game and points were only picked up in ones and twos. On the final end Korumburra picked a four but it was too late and Mardan Gold came away with the trophy by a handful of shots. This put the Mardan club name on the trophy with more wins than any other club in the SGIBBA group. Well done to Ian Hastie, Russell Grady, Ann Plowman and Andy Plowman (s). Wednesday night social bowls was supported by a small number of diehards, eight in total since three regular members have joined the mass migration of those many grey nomads seeking comfort in the warmer parts of the country. Judging by the weather forecast ahead they will have

a lot further to drive this time around before they find solace in the sun. Anyway, we who were there formed into four pairs and had a very enjoyable night. The teams were Jeanette Grady with Graeme Trease, Russell Grady and John McColl, Cliff Smith and Denyse Menzies and Tony A-C with Theresa Bateman. Each team had a win and a loss with the final result being decided on ends. Winners with a win and 12 ends were Theresa Bateman and Tony Allen-Clay (s). Runners-up with a win and 11 ends were Denyse Menzies and Cliff Smith (s) I trust we will see a couple more players next week and a few on Tuesday at Dumbalk to support the SGIBBA singles competition.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association LAST Tuesday saw Korumburra White battle against Mardan Gold in the 2015 SGIBBA Pennant grand final. It was a terrific match to watch. Mardan Gold got off to a good early lead while Korumburra White took a while to get going. White then began to close the margin three quarters of the way through and looked to threaten Mardan Gold’s lead. But Mardan Gold managed to dig its heels in and come home triumphant. It was a fitting end to a great season of Pennant for them. The result was Mardan Gold 22 defeated Korumburra White 17; an excellent evening’s bowling from both teams. Well done to you all. Our presentation night is on Tuesday, July 28. This week sees us playing the association’s Men’s and Ladies’ Singles championships. Great bowling to all those involved.

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Cricket for a cause

By Lucy Johnson

MOTOR Neurone Disease is a devastating illness that hit Matt Boswell close to home, so he’s decided to make a difference. Earlier this year, one of Mr Boswell’s closest friends lost his father to the disease. Mr Boswell, a member of the Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL Cricket Club, decided to use his passion for the sport by hosting a cricket fundraiser to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Foundation Australia. “I moved to South Gippsland from Cranbourne a few years ago and I knew nobody. I met everyone through cricket, it’s a very inclusive community,” Mr Boswell said. Mr Boswell has organised a 20/20 Cricket Fundraiser to be held at Leongatha Town cricket

ground on Saturday, August 22. The day will include a fun match between players from all sides of cricket, children’s Milo Cricket clinics, a sausage sizzle and live music entertainment. Mr Boswell’s brother, Craig Boswell has agreed to provide entertainment for the afternoon, with his band, Fists of Fury flying all the way from Nashville, USA to perform its country music for the cause. Red Sector is another band set to perform, playing hits from the 80’s onwards. The Australian Cricket Board is in full support of the event, advertising the match with all cricket clubs welcome to participate. The match will include players from Koonwarra, Leongatha, Koo Wee Rup and Melbourne, just to name a few. There will also be a match held between the girl’s teams. “Everybody has been

really supportive of the event, it’s for an important cause and the whole community wants to rally behind it,” Mr Boswell said. So far more than 50 pre-sale tickets have been purchased. The event is also sponsored by former football player and coach Neale Daniher. Mr Daniher was moved when Mr Boswell met and spoke with him of his plans to raise money for MND Australia and he has committed to backing the event. The MND Australia donations spiked when the ice bucket challenge flooded social media last year. People who were nominated to do the challenge had to pour a bucket of icy water on their head and donate to motor neurone disease research. The Motor Neurone Disease Foundation Australia received more than $1 million in funds as a result of

the challenge. While the ice bucket challenge raised awareness there remains no cure for Motor Neurone Disease.

Two Australians die every day from MND with a life expectancy of 27 months post-diagnosis. Mr Boswell hopes the

event will raise awareness and much needed funds for the foundation in hope that one day we will live in a society rid of the devas-

tating disease. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact Matt Boswell on 0403 358 000.

Batting for a cure: Danny O’Brien goes in to bat for the MND fundraiser with organiser of the 20/20 Cricket Fundraiser, Matt Boswell wicket keeping.

Top day for anglers VENUS Bay Angling Club had a perfect day for surf fishing with very cool temperatures and no wind blowing before the 7am high tide on Saturday 11.

Beaming winners: Erin, Olivia, Vanessa, Jorja, India, Mila, Lenna, Acaisha and Niamh. The girls managed sixth place on the apparatus.

Gymnasts’ performance impress NINE gymnasts from the Leongatha Gymnastics Club and their families took to the road early to reach Maffra in time for an 8am start for their first competition of the season, the

Junior Gippsland Championships. Representing the club at level two the girls overcame early nerves with Team Blue managing sixth place on the beam apparatus.

Acaisha Battersby received one of only two encouragement awards for level two. Leongatha Gymnastics Club was proud of how all the girls performed and looks forward to more success in the future.

A handful of intrepid members hit Beach One way before dawn where they had a very enjoyable run on the Australian salmon. The weather certainly turned on Saturday night meaning the fish weighed in on Saturday were the only entries. Placegetters for the competition were Joe Griscti, first, with an Australian salmon weighing in at 2.3 kg (the heaviest fish for the year so far). In second place was Andrew Godfrey with a 1.220kg Australian Salmon and third, John Watson

with a 420gm Australian Salmon. No Junior or visitor weighed in.

Good catch: Joe Gritscti displays the heaviest fish to be weighed on so far this year.

Hooked: Andrew Godfrey’s fish was half the size of the first placed catch but a good feed all the same.

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TEAM ENTRIES ARE INVITED FOR Mens A, and B Grades & Womens competition

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Senior Team entry forms available at SG Splash Junior registration online by following the link at www.leongathabasketball.com.au

SEASON STARTS FOR ALL GRADES

Monday August 3 Team Blue: Olivia, Acaisha, Vanessa, India and Lenna managed an excellent sixth place on the beam.

Performance plus: Acaisha Battersby proudly displays her reward for performing with so much commitment, one of only two encouragement awards.

Registration closes Monday July 20

Senior enquiries to: Morgan Fisher 0473 623 171 Junior enquiries: Dan Monoghan 0458 641 234 Anyone interested in refereeing can contact Dan Monoghan 0458 641 234

PAST, EXISTING & NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club SATURDAY’S Ambrose pairs event and the Super Comp were taken out by Daniel Ruffin and Walter Taberner with a net 64 ¾ in a countback from runners up Kevin Castwood and Rob Martin. NTPs were Trevor Rickard on the fourth hole, Craig Hams on the seventh, Graeme Burt on the 14th and Keith Finney on the 16th. DTL balls: Graeme Burt, Peter Walsh, Dean Brown, Jon Smith, Tom Sorrell, Dav Goss, Andrey Henley, Craig Hams, John Payne, Toni West, Peter Rayson, Ian Murchie, Bryan Sword, Mark Anderson, Barry Attwood, Andy Bassett, John Feddersen, Nick Lafferty, Geoff Sherman and Mark McHarg. A small field took part in Tuesday’s Stableford competition with Ian Barlow (20) taking the honours with 36 points in a countback from Peter Walsh. NTPs were Russell Williams on the fourth hole, Grant McRitchie on the both the seventh and 16th holes and David Forbes on the 14th. DTL balls: Peter Walsh, Russell Williams, Michael Thomas, Bruce Hutton, Mick Oliver, Peter Hobson, Rob Martin and Jon Smith. On Thursday Dylan Clark (17) had 40 points to take the A Grade honours whilst Rob Martin (20) took B Grade in a countback with 34 points. NTPs were Peter Hobson on the fourth hole, Ian Barlow on the seventh, Dylan Clark on the 14th and John Payne on the 16th. DTL balls: Tom Sorrell, Peter Hartigan, Roy Kleverkamp, John Simon, Jon Smith, Andrew Smith, Peter Hobson, Fred de Bono, Keith Godridge, Mick Oliver, Peter Horman and Dave Vorwerg.

Korumburra THERE were 40 players on Saturday, July 18 for a stableford competition with trophies by Athol Worthy. A Grade: M. Giles (15 hcp) 38 pts on countback G. Goad 38 and P. Johnson 35. B Grade: S. Harland (22 hcp) 45 pts, R. Morrison 36, C. Worthy 36, G. Wilson 35 and G. Strong 35. Nearest the pin: 1st T. Marotti, 7th I. Cash, 10th R. Ludenia, 13th J. Wilson. Tuesday’s winner was G. Wilson 39 pts and Thursday’s winner was M. Belvedere 33 pts.

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Foster golf

ON Saturday, July 18 we played a four person ambrose event with a field of 71 players. A very happy birthday to my dad John Crellin who I was told hit it extremely long in this event. Winners were R. Sheean, K. Jamieson, P. Brusamarello and I. Johnson 58 net. Balls down the line: R. Yann, R. Geyer, C. Harvey and A. Geyer 587/8; J. Walsh, C. Reilly, F. Loughran and B. O’Halloran 597/8; R. Furborough, P. Furborough, A. Philpott and J. Redman 67/8. Nearest the pins: 2nd R. Furborough, 8th J. Burke, 13th B. Vanagtmaal, 17th N. Cook. A little disappointing that Robyn Wilkinson was placed in the awkward position of having to take a cart onto the course and inform some members they are not permitted to play in a group of eight. I trust this will not happen again. Great to see some new members in Steve Brann and Craig Harvey playing and others playing when intend joining our great club. We have a main committee meeting this Tuesday night with some crucial issues on the agenda. With the annual general meeting in September we need all members to group together and be one. See you all on the course this week, good golfing and be happy.

WITH the conditions being less than ideal for most of the week, there were minimal players venturing out for a hit, which resulted in two of the competitions for the week being cancelled. The weekend, however, saw a few more people out on the course, with the sun shining for the competition on Saturday, which was a nice change to the weather that we have had! The course is holding up reasonably well for this time of year, it is still quite wet underfoot as you would expect, but all in all it is in pretty good condition. No golf on Tuesday, July 14, due to weather conditions. The winner of Thursday’s men’s stableford was Nev Thompson with 34 points, on a count back. DTL – Dave Hutchinson 34 points and Paul Spencer 33 points. NTP – Peter Dight on both the sixth and 17th holes. The Stableford nine hole competition “Chook Run” was cancelled on Friday due to lack of players and bad weather. Saturday July 18th – Men’s S’ford The winner in A Grade for the men’s stableford on Saturday was Lloyd McKenzie with 37 points. The B Grade winner was Paul Spencer with 37points. DTL – Andrew Naylor 36 points, Athol McGrath 34 points, Trevor “Kiwi” Jones 34 points, Norm Cooper 34 points and Owen “Crackers” Kindellan 33 points. NTP – Peter Dight -fourth, Tony Vanin -sixth, Rod Coughran-Lane - 13th, Jim Freeman - 15th and John Mathers - 17th. No ladies played. John Killmister’s name was drawn out on Friday night for the members draw and unfortunately he was not present to collect the $900, so the draw will jackpot up to $950 next Friday. In the Saturday golfers’ draw James McIntyre’s was the winning name, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $840, nor did he play in the golf competition, so the draw will jackpot to $860 next week.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S event, a singles stableford, was kindly sponsored by member Bill Pratt. The A Grade winner, on a countback, was B. Dewar (17) with 35 points. Runner up was R. McGeary (15) on 35. B Grade went to R. Wise (36) with 40 points from R. Matthews (26) with 36. Balls went to C. LePage, C. Stewart and L. Hemphill. The pro pin was taken by B. Betts but no one troubled the NTP. The member’s draw continues to grow in C. Lord’s absence. Tuesday saw a win to D. McIntyre (18) with 42 points and B. Betts (36) was runner up with 39. Best nine to L. Hemphill and NTP to R. McGeary. Thursday’s small field saw a runaway victory to C. Stewart (25) with 39 points. Next best was B. Betts (36) with 28. C. Stewart also took out the NTP.

Foster ladies A DECISION was made to play nine holes instead of the scheduled Stableford Multiplication - draw for partners Deb Williams Trophy as only nine brave hearts turned up to play. Weather stayed fine except

Leongatha ladies: from left, sponsor Pat Pease with winner Libby Seebeck (best nine), Bec Thomas (Mudrunner’s Plate winner), Colleen Touzel (A Grade), Danita Eastman (B Grade) and Louise Schache ( C Grade).

Leongatha ladies ON Wednesday, July 15, 26 ladies competed in a stableford event which was also the second round of the “Mudrunner’s Plate”. Both events were sponsored by Kate Dwyer and Pat Pease. The winning scores were very good considering the wintry conditions. The A Grade winner for the day’s stableford event was Colleen Touzel (19) with 33 points. B Grade was won by Danita Eastman (21) also with 33 points and the C Grade winner was Louise Schache, handicap 37 with a score of 30 points. DTL balls were won by: Julie Howard and Bec Thomas 32 points, Marg Berry 31 points, Toni West 29 points, Marg Gordon, Glenys Day

and Jan Bissett all 28 points on a count back from two others. Nearest the Pin on the14th was Toni West and 16th was Bec Thomas. The 36 hole Mudrunner’s Plate was won by the lowest marker in the field, Bec Thomas, with a score of 63 points. The cream always rises to the top in tough conditions. The best nine over the two rounds was won by Libby Seebeck who had 20 points on the front nine in the first round. Seven players competed in the nine hole event. The winner was Lianne Adamson (45) with 15 points. Down the line balls went to Bronwyn Debenham (45) 13 points on a count back. Good to see so many of the women in Josh’s intermediate clinic playing competition golf.

for a couple of light showers. Winner was Marg Blake (26) 19 points. BDL: Deb Willams (19) 17 points and Anne Heywood (34) 17points. The golf blub donated the trophies.

Raffle was donated by Deb Williams was won by Beth Curram. Next Wednesday, July 29, is a Stableford event - Marg Blake Trophy.

Woorayl YOU can’t win a 36 hole event

Korumburra ladies THE day remained calm and fine with even some sunshine last Wednesday. This made for a surprisingly pleasant day for the smaller group of golfers who ventured on to the course. Ten women played 18 holes and four played nine holes. Despite the heavy conditions underfoot, Barb Twite (23) had a fantastic score of two up. Carie Harding (20) was the runner up, with five down. Corrie George (29) was the winner of the nine hole completion with 14 points, on a three way count-back from Lee Clements and Pam Eyers (carried over from previous weeks). Marg Harper was NTP on the 13th, and Barb Twite was the closest with the second shot on

on Saturday but it helps if you have a good score. The winners were Damian Burge and Troy Williams with plus 10 from Marshall Livingstone and Matt Smith. Balls to A. Turner, G. Forrester; G. McKinnon, J. Redmond; G. Young, R. Goodwin;

the seventh green. Next Wednesday is a Stableford event. There was no women’s competition on Saturday. Next Saturday, we plan to play a friendly and enjoyable event with a two or three person Ambrose, depending on numbers. Please write your name on the sign-up sheet in the foyer or be at the club by 10.45am if you able to play. The social committee has The Hoffman’s performing at the golf club on Sunday, August 23, from 1.30 pm. The cost of $25 includes afternoon tea. The Hoffman’s are a talented musical duo and they certainly entertained the crowd when they appeared for us last year. If you would like to book your seat or make up a table with friends, please contact Chris Rickard.

Social gathering: from left, enjoying a chat after presentations at the Korumburra Golf Club were Betty Thomson, Joan Peters, Dot West and Marg Harper.

Wonthaggi ladies BISQUE par, that was the game played last Wednesday by the 20 ladies at Wonthaggi. This is where you can allocate your handicap strokes where you want to after the hole is played, the hardest part of the day was working out a strategy so you didn’t use all your shots too soon or were too cautious and have some in your pocket on your final hole. Soon the girls got in the swing of things and a show of hands at the end of the day, only a few girls had failed to use all their strokes. Two sections were made A Grade 0 to 23 and Robyn Wilkinson (22) ended up two up at the end of the

day. The B Grade winner was announced with a hearty drum roll for popular Heather Wintle (40) three up who was delighted to accept the winning prize. Heather did have a spare shot which she couldn’t allocate on her last hole played

so she had a great day on the course. NTP on the17th was Di Grimmond (no one on the second and eighth). BDL went to H. Wintle three up, R. Wilkinson two up, M. Anderson two up and P. Hanley one up, J. Berry one up and P. Russell one up.

Wonthaggi winner: from left, A Grade winner Robyn Wilkinson and B Grade winner Heather Wintle.

I. Balfour, B. Stubbs. Nearest the pins to J. Diaper and G. McKinnon. Sunday’s event winners were Geoff McKinnon and Jason Redmond with plus 10 from Tom Ryan and Terry Lund. Balls to G. Young, R. Goodwin; P. Burgess, J. Newton; I. Balfour, B. Stubbs (had best scratch of the day 67) and T. Williams, Damian Burge. Nearest the pins to Brian Wilson and Peter Burgess. The 36 hole champions were Damian Burge and Troy Williams in the handicap with plus 18, and Ian Balfour and Brett Stubbs with a scratch of 139. The ball raffle to Atch syndicate. Next week is our medal day.

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. July 16: Day winner: Mal Payne (9) 35 points. DTLs: Jeff Hughes 34 and Joe Kus 33. NTP fourth: Richie Robbins. Saturday results: Competition: President’s Trophy first playoff – Stableford. July 18: Day winner (B Grade): Ian Blencowe (24) 41 points. Winner A Grade: Simon Duff (8) 37 points. DTLs: Doug Taylor 37, Steve Bickerton 36, Garry Shandley 36 and Jake Smith 35. Second shot NTP first hole: Brandon Bradshaw. NTP Fourth: Tom Whitelaw Sixth: Tom Whitelaw 13th: Josh Tanti 16th: Simon McInnes President’s Trophy first playoff: Ian Blencowe def Simon McInnes Jake Smith def Tom Traill Mal Payne def Ian Evison Mark Heiberg def Ray Matthews President’s Trophy next week: Ian Blencowe vs. Jake Smith Mal Payne vs. Mark Heiberg

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Jason’s breakout year JASON Comrie has been playing badminton for numerous years, however this season he has exceeded all expectations and is poised for some strong years ahead. Jason’s great efforts to win his three sets lifted the Pears team to a great win over top side Bananas who seem to be struggling at present. Jason was well supported by Gary McGrath, Leonie Degnan and the ever improving Dave Noble. For the Bananas, little can be said on their performance,

perhaps they just need to work harder. The Lemons thrashed the struggling Oranges and appear a very evenly balanced team that could do some damage come finals time. Only the Oranges captain Tim Bright could claim a set, with Tim winning his singles well over Mike Timpano. The Apples team appear to be gaining momentum and with Les Swift and Ian Cole in stunning form anything could happen. The Apples were too solid for the Passionfruits who still hold down second position on the ladder. This two point result emphasises how close this

Leongatha small bore rifle club RESULTS for 2015 TRV 20m Prone Pennant Section C Round 8: Portland 478.013 defeated by Northcote 480.016; Lancefield 475.009 bye; Lake Gillear 490.019 defeated Mornington 484.021; Leongatha 483.014 defeated ACT 479.013. The best shooter for Round 8 is James Daly (Lance-

field - Kyneton) scoring 100.005 Congratulations to Angela Breeze of Leongatha for shooting her first Pennant 100 (100.004). Ladder: 30 Lake Gillear/ 24 Mornington/ 24 Leongatha/ 20 Lancefield/ 16 Northcote/ 10 Portland/ 4 ACT. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt on 5664 2358.

year’s season is, and really the premiership is up for grabs to any side willing to take it.

Results A Grade men’s singles: Greg Marshman d Les Swift 17/16. A Grade ladies’ singles: Gail Beer d Leonie Degnan 15/7. A Reserve men’s singles: Nigel Grimes d Alan McEachern 15/3. B Grade men’s singles: Ian Cole d Jim Newton 15/7. B Grade ladies’ singles: June Knott d Louise Gerlach 15/6. A Grade men’s doubles: Greg Marshman and Jason Comrie d Tim Bright and Al

McEachern 21/18. A Grade ladies’ doubles: Leonie Degnan and June Knott d Rhonda Newton and Louise Gerlach 21/9. B Grade men’s doubles: Glen O’Neill and Jim Newton d Ian Cole and Matt patterson 21/14.

Round 8 results Apples 5/112 d Passionfruit 3/110, Lemons 7/131 d Oranges 1/64, Pears 6/130 d Bananas 2/87.

Ladder Bananas ...................................... 51 Passionfruit ................................ 45 Pears............................................ 42 Lemons ....................................... 41 Apples.......................................... 36 Oranges........................................ 22

Basketball referees called INFORMATION nights for the Leongatha Basketball Association referees will be held on Monday, July 27 at SG Splash in Leongatha from 6pm to 7.30pm and repeated on Tuesday, July 28. Referees’ coordinator Dan Monaghan said it’s an important session for referees and trainees, and all people interested in refereeing in the upcoming season in Leongatha which starts August 3. “It’s essential for referees to attend one of the information and skills nights in readiness for the start of the season which begins the following week.” For more information, contact Dan on 5664 1234 or 0458 641 234.

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Advance Australia: Mirboo North and Thorpdale players lined up for the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of play at the WorkSafe Game of the Month attended by AFL great David Parkin, and ex Australian Diamonds Eloise Southby and Sharelle McMahon. The match attracted a huge crowd. See more photos from the day at www.mdphotos.net

• Thorpdale v Mirboo North

However, there were no surprises with the weather; a heavy overnight frost ensured a stunningly bright winter’s day ensued. One joyful lady even burst into song: “It’s such a pretty world today, look at the sunshine....” Special guest, David Parkin, made presentations to the winning playing coach, Nathan Scurrah and Mirboo North skipper, Damien Turner, voted best afield by the umpires. The former 1971 Hawthorn premiership captain, who also coached the Hawks in 1978 and three more at Carlton, thoroughly enjoyed the intensity of the match and mingling among the spectators. It was Thorpdale’s first success against Mirboo North since 2001 and follows a draw between the teams earlier this season. As a result of its exciting victory, Thorpdale has solidified its fifth position on the Mid Gippsland ladder and is now a game and a half clear

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of Trafalgar. Mirboo North retained the 13th annually contested Bright/St Ellen Memorial Shield for the most wins in the 20 footy and netball matches played between the clubs in 2015. Personal milestones were achieved by Dom Pinneri and Daniel Taylor, who made their 150th and 100th respective Senior appearances, for the mighty Tigers. There were mistakes galore in the opening half, but Thorpdale’s resolve, perseverance and endeavor, helped it lead 2.5 to 1.4 at the long break. Most of the play had been a mad scramble, hammer and tongs contest, principally between the arcs. Tristan Salerno, Luke Palmer, Dwayne Gunn and Daniel Taylor were busy defenders for the Tigers, whilst teammates, Don Webb, Jack Robertson, Shane Peters and Turner were active in and around the packs. Seemingly unrestricted intercepts across half back, coupled with fierce tackling and innumerable ball ups, severely limited the amount of inside forward 50 prospects on offer. Although many a short pass hit its target, lots of long hurried kicks were thrown onto desperate boots in the midfield mayhem and landed in gleefully waiting opposition hands. Plenty of hand passes were also short circuited

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amid overcrowded stoppages that resembled ugly, modern day AFL clusters. Supporters of both clubs were delighted when scoring opened up in the third term, with each side adding three goals. Brennan Santurini, Matthew Cogan, Deen Allen, Shannon Pickering, Rhys Gieschen, Jack Yelland, Ilan Osman and Lachlan Dowling consistently provided firepower for the home side. Thorpdale’s eight point lead at the last change would have been larger, except for a series of narrow misses that shaved the wrong side of the big white sticks. The hectic final term opened with Josh Taylor marking and missing a set shot and then snapping a clever goal across his body, that brought the Tigers within four points. There was a scary mid air collision between Thorpdale’s Yelland and Osman in the Blues’ goal square, where both players hit the deck and lay prostrate for a couple of minutes. Mirboo North temporarily led after 10 minutes of hither and thither which saw the Blues begin to dither and wither on the vine. An impressive chain of precision kicks by Jacob Blair, Luke Palmer, Jon Burge and Tim Traill transported the ball safely to Kris Berchtold, who brought up the Tigers’ sixth goal after a strongly contested mark in the corridor.

Just when things were looking shaky for the Blues, they bravely held things together, gathered a second wind and sealed the game with two closing goals. Thorpdale’s fearless ferocity then forced the Tigers into several disposal errors, that saw foot passes landing short, or going wide of their intended destinations. The Tigers managed a late goal deep into time on,

but it was Thorpdale prevailing with a long awaited, hard fought and thoroughly deserved four point victory.

Reserves Mirboo North slowly but surely overpowered Thorpdale after a closely fought first half. After kicking the winning goal the previous week against YYN, Andrew Soplakow continued his prowess inside the forward 50, with

three majors for the mighty Tigers. Regular defender, Brent Harriage, relished a return to the forward line and put through his first major since being Mirboo North’s only goal scorer in its uncharacteristic 144-point round four loss to YYN in May. Mitchell Wightman pushed his case for a return to the seniors with an outstanding roving performance, that also included two goals. Paul Jenkins, Mark Kelly and Zac O’Connell all managed two majors for Thorpdale, but back up support near the big white sticks, was non existent in the air and decidedly thin on the ground. Mirboo North 11 – 4 – 70 d Thorpdale 6 – 6 – 42

SENIORS Thorpdale 7.12.54 d Mirboo North 7.8.50 Thorpdale goals: I. Osman 2, S. Pickering 1, J. Yelland 1, L. Dowling 1, T. Gibson 1, M. Cogan 1. Thorpdale best: B. Santurini, D. Allen, J. Yelland, H. Foat, S. Pickering, R. Gieschen. Mirboo North goals: J. Burge 2, K. Berchtold 2, D. Taylor 1, J. Taylor 1, T. Salerno 1. Mirboo North best: T. Salerno, D. Webb, J. Robertson, D. Taylor.

Tearaway: Jack Robertson races away with the ball but unfortunately for the flag holders, Thorpdale snuck away with the game.

Yinnar ................... 195.77 Newborough ......... 195.04 Yall-Yall North....... 263.64 Mirboo North ........ 120.68 Morwell East........... 93.83 Thorpdale ................ 88.66 Yarragon .................. 74.85 Trafalgar ................... 71.67 Hill End .................... 43.08 Boolarra ................... 36.07

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THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 312.02 Yinnar ................... 304.67 Yarragon ............... 233.19 Yall-Yall North....... 106.86 Newborough ......... 113.18 Trafalgar ................... 90.42 Thorpdale ................ 73.53 Morwell East ............ 33.49 Boolarra .................. 25.56

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FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 474.21 Hill End ................. 236.34 Trafalgar ............... 224.30 Yinnar ................... 166.59 Thorpdale ............... 51.92 Mirboo North............ 73.15 Yall-Yall North .......... 26.58 Morwell East ............ 29.35

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THIRDS Mirboo North 10.17.77 d Thorpdale 4.6.30 Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 6, T. Paterson 2, B. Thomson 1, D. Allen 1. Mirboo North best: Z. Porter, K. Wilson, J. Richards. Thorpdale goals: M. Powell 2, T. Melbourne 1, K. O’Connell 1. Thorpdale best: M. Kingwill, K. O’Connell, M. Powell, T. Pickering, B. Mackie, C. Pinkerton.

RESERVES Mirboo North 11.4.70 d Thorpdale 6.6.42

FOURTHS Thorpdale 6.6.42 d Mirboo North 4.10.34

Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 3, D. Banks 2, M. Wightman 2, L. Gervasi 1, C. Dalliston 1, J. Piper 1, B. Harriage 1. Mirboo North best: M. Wightman, J. McDuffie, J. Grande, J. Salinger, M. Richardson. Thorpdale goals: M. Kelly 2, P. Jenkins 2, Z. O’Connell 2. Thorpdale best: T. MacKenzie, D. Brennan, P. MacKenzie, C. Haider,

Thorpdale goals: C. Millsom 2, K. Laukens 1, H. Ferguson 1, D. Linn 1, C. Young 1. Thorpdale best: D. Linn, J. Van Tienen, C. Millsom, J. French, C. Pinkerton, D. Zekic. Mirboo North goals: A. Irwin 2, B. Rudling 1, T. Paterson 1. Mirboo North best: L. Oddy, H. McDonald, T. Reiske, R. Peter, A. Irwin, C. Rudling.

Clip and near miss mars racing ON Saturday club racing was held at Outtrim with time trials conducted on the run between the reserve and Leongatha South.

Dual winner: Junior rider Oliver McLean also won both the individual time trial, a 12 kilometre event in 22 minutes 50 seconds and later the hill climb event.

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Tigers overcome by fearless ferocity IN front of a bumper Sunday crowd, Thorpdale unexpectedly knocked over reigning premier, Mirboo North, by four points in the VCFL WorkSafe Victoria’s ‘Game of the Month’ at Thorpdale Recreation Reserve.

Yall-Yall North....... 194.56 Yinnar ................... 189.39 Newborough ......... 135.72 Mirboo North ........ 141.70 Thorpdale ............... 88.65 Trafalgar ................. 104.26 Morwell East ............ 89.67 Yarragon .................. 70.94 Boolarra ................... 58.09 Hill End .................... 44.17

As usual the club had warning signage out to help drivers understand there was a race in progress, however, this has not stopped a driver in a charcoal coloured four wheel drive from hitting one of the riders from behind, tearing the fastening clip from his shoe and just avoiding a serious injury for the rider. What was worse is that this driver did not stop to check whether the rider was ok. We ask this driver to contact the police and indicate that he/she was in control of the vehicle involved. On a good afternoon for racing, the club also had several para-cyclists compete in the time trials. The club riders started at 30 second intervals which meant that the seeded and fastest rid-

ers starting toward the last of the field had plenty of riders in front. With a 10 minute spread over the times it was a competitive afternoon. The best time went to Brett Franklin with a suberb 27.43 minute time for the 20 kilometre run averaging 43.30 kilometres per hour. In second place was Stefan Kirsch at 28.38 minutes. The battle for third place was extremely close with Harrison McLean scraping in with 30.32 just ahead of Will Lumby 30.36 and Austin Timmins 30.45. In sixth place was Kevin Feely at 31.08, seventh Phil Hanley 31.57, eighth Peter Hollins 32.17, ninth Morgan Barnes 32.34 whilst 10th place went to the evergreen Rod Cheyne in 33.48. This was an amazing outcome for Rod as he had a fall in March and broke his pelvis so it is remarkable he is back competing so well. For the Para-cyclists there were just three starters but they

all enjoyed the course and the race. Slickest mover was Mike Dowd in 36.04 followed by Alex Welsh 37.02 and Kerryn Harvey at 39 21. Mike and Alex are both hand cyclists lying in a carbon fibre sled. Kerryn has just the one arm to support her on the bike. They have all been fantastic averaging over 30kmph. In the following event, a three kilometre hill climb up Mt Misery, the winner in A Grade was Brett Franklin in 9.21 just edging out Will Lumby on 9.22 and Austin Timmins 9.23. Peter Hollins was next home in 9.43 whilst fifth home was Harrison McLean at 9.54. In the B Grade field it was a win to Bernadette Fitzgerald at 11.43 ahead of Peter Hanley, Tony Giles, Mark Bensley and Kerry Pritchard. The Junior riders raced a 12 kilometre time trial and then a two kilometre climb up Mt Misery. Tom Fitzgerald had trouble with his chain just after the start

which cost him some precious seconds and put him out of the placings. The winner was Oliver McLean at 22.50. Next best was Mitch Harry at 23.57. Kaleb Jans clocked in at 25 minutes whilst Tom was home in 25.06. They were followed by

Alfie Herbert, Harry Herbert, Max Slinger and Sullivan Herbert. In the hill climb the result was again a close call. Oliver McLean took a narrow win in 7.52 from Tom Fitzgerald 7.55. Next home was Kaleb at 9.22 followed by Mitch, Alfie, Harry, Sullivan and Max.

Gruelling: Stefan Kirsch leads the Senior riders at the start of the three kilometre climb up Mt. Misery. Kirsch had earlier come second in the 20 kilometre time trial.

Next week’s racing is at Korrine with the Seniors racing for the ‘Sprag Trophy’. Assembly is at the tennis courts at 1pm. The club has a monthly meeting at the Leongatha RSL at 7.30pm on Tuesday night.

Superb: Brett Franklin won the individual 20 kilometre time trial in 27 minutes 43 seconds and later also the hill climb.

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Alberton netball league results Results - Round 15 July 18 A Grade: Dalyston 35 d Korumburra-Bena 31, Foster 111 d DWWWW 12, Inverloch-Kongwak 52 d Fish Creek 49, Toora 50 d MDU 27, Phillip Island 40 d Kilcunda-Bass 31, Stony Creek 45 d Tarwin 35. B Grade: Korumburra-Bena 46 d Dalyston 31, Foster 101 d DWWWW 16, Inverloch-Kongwak 56 d Fish Creek 46, MDU 47 d Toora 37, Phillip Island 44 d Kilcunda-Bass 21, Stony Creek 39 d Tarwin 34. C Grade: Korumburra-Bena 34 d Dalyston 27, Inverloch-Kongwak 36 d Fish Creek 34, MDU 28 d Toora 25, Phillip Island 39 d Kilcunda-Bass 32, Stony Creek 38 d Tarwin 24

17 & Under: Dalyston 36 d Korumburra-Bena 17, Foster 47 d DWWWW 11, Inverloch-Kongwak 37 d Fish Creek 32, MDU 45 d Toora 19, Phillip Island 41 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, Tarwin 40 d Stony Creek 26. 15 & Under: Korumburra-Bena 29 d Dalyston 17, DWWWW 19 d Foster 17, Inverloch-Kongwak 30 d Fish Creek 19, MDU 50 d Toora 13, Phillip Island 48 d Kilcunda-Bass 15, Tarwin 46 d Stony Creek 6. 13 & Under: Dalyston 23 d Korumburra-Bena 7, Inverloch-Kongwak 30 d Fish Creek 16, Stony Creek 18 d Tarwin 14.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................213.60 52 Dalyston .....................198.71 52

Foster..........................164.83 Fish Creek ..................132.39 Toora ..........................132.53 Phillip Island..............101.28 Inv-Kongwak ..............100.84 Stony Creek...................94.65 MDU .............................89.85 Tarwin ...........................78.19 Kil-Bass.........................54.89 DWWWW.....................23.15 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................218.30 Inv-Kongwak .............184.20 Dalyston .....................139.55 Foster.......................... 137.11 Toora .......................... 114.17 MDU ...........................109.60 Phillip Island ............... 116.34 Fish Creek .....................95.59 Stony Creek...................95.49 Tarwin ...........................66.98 Kil-Bass.........................42.49 DWWWW.....................26.13 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................221.65 Dalyston .....................227.20 Toora ..........................153.21 Inv-Kongwak .............126.92 Stony Creek ...............101.35 Phillip Island................99.24 MDU .............................87.10 Tarwin ...........................83.86 Fish Creek .....................74.88 Foster.............................60.55

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Kil-Bass.........................53.96 DWWWW.......................0.00 17 & Under Phillip Island..............174.56 Dalyston .....................216.54 Fish Creek ..................196.36 Inv-Kongwak .............156.78 Foster..........................166.80 MDU ...........................133.15 Kor-Bena ..................... 110.14 Tarwin ...........................76.15 Kil-Bass.........................52.78 Stony Creek...................52.68 DWWWW.....................34.20 Toora .............................39.42 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............263.72 MDU ...........................321.71 Phillip Island..............171.81 Kor-Bena ....................184.58 Foster..........................153.42

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Tarwin ..........................89.02 Fish Creek .....................85.20 Toora .............................68.48 Dalyston ........................85.86 Kil-Bass.........................50.36 DWWWW.....................44.02 Stony Creek...................14.29 13 & Under Dalyston .....................414.42 Inv-Kongwak .............406.40 Kor-Bena ....................274.24 Phillip Island..............157.07 Toora ..........................109.20 Fish Creek .................. 115.11 Stony Creek...................40.32 Foster.............................84.19 Tarwin ...........................29.67 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

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LDNA umpires Saturday, July 25 11am: Sue Ritchie, Michaeleah Stephens, Julie Grant, Jesseme Arnason, Phil Smith, Aleisha Wrigley, Barb Challis, Robyn Harris, Erin Baudinette, Mary Gourlay, Maria Evison, Bridget Eldred, Anita Gourlay, Lisa Mildenhall. 12pm: Mariah Grant, Taylah Brown, Karen Clarke, Emily Chadwick, Amy Smith, Janice Sing, Pat Kuhne, Nikya Wright, Bec Vagg, Sam Anderson, Jack Millar, Erin Baudinette. 1pm: Anna Patterson, Lauren Baudinette, Julie Grant, Maddi Wright, Pat Kuhne, Lori McKenzie. 2.15pm: Anita Gourlay, Sue Ritchie, Phil Smith, Emma Smith, Jack Millar, Barb Challis. Please contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492 if unavailable.

C Grade: Leongatha’s Jaslin Kelly takes the ball despite the best efforts of Bairnsdale’s Brooke Soulsby. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

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Almost: Stony Creek’s Cindy Winkler tries to spoil the inbound pass to Tarwin’s Meg Patterson. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Gippsland netball Results - Round 13 A Grade: Moe 63 d Wonthaggi Power 45, Morwell 77 d Warragul 20, Leongatha 68 d Bairnsdale 45, Drouin 66 d Maffra 47, Traralgon 41 d Sale 39. B Grade: Moe 48 d Wonthaggi Power 44, Morwell 59 d Warragul 30, Leongatha 67 d Bairnsdale 34, Drouin 55 d Maffra 42, Traralgon 55 d Sale 40. C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 36 d Moe 34, Morwell 42 d Warragul 8, Leongatha 39 d Bairnsdale 31, Drouin 40 d Maffra 22, Traralgon 46 d Sale 34. Under 17: Wonthaggi Power 48 d Moe 32, Warragul 36 d Morwell 25, Bairnsdale 32 d Leongatha 28, Drouin 33 d Maffra 21, Traralgon 31 d Sale 29. Under 15: Wonthaggi Power 29 d Moe 28, Morwell 29 d Warragul 27, Bairnsdale 40 d Leongatha 37, Maffra 35 d Drouin 21, Traralgon 45 d Sale 22.

Under 13: Wonthaggi Power 60 d Moe 12, Morwell 44 d Warragul 15, Maffra 32 d Drouin 24, Sale 36 d Traralgon 28, Bairnsdale 38 d Leongatha 20.

Ladders A Grade Morwell ......................138.24 Drouin ........................152.51 Traralgon ...................138.16 Leongatha .................. 119.05 Moe ............................. 110.70 Sale.............................. 116.74 Maffra............................92.82 Wonthaggi Power ..........79.82 Bairnsdale .....................81.10 Warragul ........................38.60 B Grade Traralgon ...................151.07 Leongatha ..................146.91 Moe ............................. 112.92 Morwell ......................120.16 Drouin ........................121.86 Wonthaggi Power ........ 113.31 Sale................................98.93 Bairnsdale .....................70.43 Maffra............................73.87 Warragul ........................47.56 C Grade Traralgon ...................140.77 Wonthaggi Power ...... 111.86 Leongatha .................. 110.82 Bairnsdale ..................122.91 Morwell ......................120.22 Moe ............................. 113.53

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Sale..............................106.24 Drouin ...........................91.58 Maffra............................76.65 Warragul ........................34.39 Under 17 Sale .............................177.58 Moe .............................131.41 Traralgon ...................131.89 Drouin ........................146.76 Maffra ........................131.70 Bairnsdale ................... 117.53 Wonthaggi Power ........ 113.47 Leongatha......................61.74 Warragul ........................60.04 Morwell .........................33.17 Under 15 Maffra ........................253.17 Drouin ........................150.72 Traralgon ...................150.16 Sale .............................123.86 Wonthaggi Power ......120.88 Moe ...............................96.92 Bairnsdale .....................84.43 Leongatha......................63.96 Warragul ........................49.56 Morwell .........................42.07 Under 13 Wonthaggi Power ......230.54 Sale .............................187.20 Bairnsdale ..................217.57 Traralgon ...................213.60 Maffra ..........................89.35 Morwell .......................106.40 Leongatha......................79.09 Drouin ...........................65.45 Moe ...............................37.23 Warragul ........................16.97

Up and over: Town’s Lisa Mildenhall tries to get the ball past the fingertips of Meeniyan’s Rebecca Mangnifico in wing defence during a C Grade match on Saturday.

28 20 8 0

Thunder 16, Town Green 45 d St Laurence Maroon 42.

11 & Under Section 1: Meeniyan & District 10 d Town Black 1, Parrots 8 d St Laurence 2, Mt Eccles Swifts 7 d Mt Eccles Thunderbirds 5. 11 & Under Section 2: St Laurence 3 d Mt Eccles Magic 2, Mirboo North Gold 15 d Mt Eccles Vixens 1. 13 & Under: Town Tangerine 16 d Town Black 6, Mirboo North Gold 32 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 3, Mt Eccles Pulse 18 d St Laurence Maroon 4, Meeniyan & District 17 d Mt Eccles Steel 4, Parrots 15 d St Laurence Blue 10. 15 & Under: Town Black 26 d Meeniyan & District 19, Parrots 36 d St Laurence 9, Town Tangerine 15 d Mt Eccles Mystics 12. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 55 d Town Black 45, Mirboo North Purple 57 d Mt Eccles Storm 19, St Laurence d Mt Eccles Tornadoes (forfeit). Open: Town Tangerine 49 d Mt Eccles Roar 32, St Laurence Gold 37 d Mt Eccles

Ladders 13 & Under Mirboo North Purple .............22 Mirboo North Gold ................20 Meeniyan & District ..............18 Parrots .....................................14 Mt Eccles Pulse ........................14 Mt Eccles Steel ........................12 St Laurence Blue ......................10 St Laurence Maroon ...................8 Town Tangerine..........................8 Mt Eccles Firebirds ....................4 Town Black ................................2 15 & Under Parrots .....................................22 Mirboo North Purple .............18 Mt Eccles Mystics ...................14 Town Tangerine ......................13 St Laurence ................................8 Meeniyan & District ..................6 Town Black ................................6 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & District ..............22 Mirboo North Purple .............18 St Laurence .............................10 Town Black ...............................9 Mt Eccles Tornadoes ..................4 Mt Eccles Storm.........................3 Open St Laurence Gold ...................18 Town Green.............................18 Town Tangerine ......................12 St Laurence Maroon ..............10 Mt Eccles Thunder .....................4 Mt Eccles Roar...........................4

Mirboo North results Round 14 results

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Round 11 results Saturday, July 18

Stretch: Mirboo North shooter Mirjam Geisler uses her height to her advantage. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

A Grade: Mirboo North 50 d Thorpdale 45. Best: Jess Gordon, Aleisha Loh. A really tough battle right to the last whistle. It has given us a lot to work on over the next few weeks. Thanks to Steph, Leish and Trina for helping us or while we have injuries. B Grade: Mirboo North 41 lt Thorpdale 48. Best: Tylah Wilkins, Aleisha Loh. A great team effort by all considering many changes to the team. Thank you to Trina, Courtney and Ash for helping us out this week. C Grade: Mirboo North 33 lt Thorpdale 38. Best: Alexia Andrews, Courtney Dyke. Out played by a classier side. Heads up for a big contest against a second placed Morwell East next week. Thanks Kiara for having a run

with us this week. D Grade: Mirboo North 29 d Thorpdale 28. Best: Kirsty Koene, Dioni Hardisty. We made it harder than it needed to be, but a win is better than a draw. Under 17s: Mirboo North 27 d Thorpdale 24. Best: Tylah Wilkins, Kiara Gervasi. Great work down the court, worked extremely well as a team! Great work by all the defenders, shooters and the mid court! Thanks to the girls who stuck around for the netball clinic, what a great opportunity to have some skills training with Sherelle McMahon and Eliose Southby. Under 15s: Mirboo North 45 d Thorpdale 14. Best: Nikita Kelly, Chelsea Loh. Fantastic effort! Great improvement on last week with everyone chasing every ball. Well done to Lucy on her first game with the Tigers.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 43

FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Foster v Allies

Allies deny Foster IN excellent conditions the game at Foster was a tough affair from start to finish. The club stirred up by unsavoury comments made on air were determined to make someone pay and Foster was first in line. Also mention was made that Foster had beaten the Allies in all games of the past 10 years and the team was again determined to win at all costs. Steve Richards dislocated his shoulder early in the match and spent the afternoon at the local hospital. On the short, school size ground, it is most important the team wins the first clearance because one kick from the centre and the ball is in the goal square. The visitors, after an Anthony Sigeti mark, had the first score on the board. At the centre ball up Foster bounced back and Granger quickly levelled the score. Justin Marriott back from Vic Country duties received the ball from will Knox and raced away to put the ball deep into the forward zone. A misdirected handball by Foster in defence allowed

Marriott to intercept and he goaled from the pocket. As the game progressed it was clear the Allies were matching Foster in all departments of the game. A long kick from the outer wing allowed Egerton to swoop on the ball for the team’s third. On the siren Foster forced a big pack to form and in the scrimmage a free was picked out for Connellan and he goaled to put the home side seven in arrears. The game see-sawed between the respective halfback lines and only three goals were kicked in the second term. At the centre bounce Mark Allott put his side into attack and Foster would kick two goals in quick time to hit the lead. From the centre a huge spiral punt towards the Allies’ goals was marked by Khyden Hanning and from 40 metres he put the visitors back in front. Foster tried hard to penetrate the Allies backline but Ryan Marriott, Nick Pollock and Rhys Chadwick stood firm. From the back they went

to the centre and forward but goals were very hard to get. At the half time break the Allies led by just one point but were confident of finishing off the job. The second belonged to the visitors and whilst Bowden and Granger kicked the first two goals of the third term the Allies engine got back into top gear. Across the middle Jesse Lamont, Justin Marriott and Darcy Atkins gained plenty of possessions and they peppered the goal area. Twice Foster punched the ball towards the boundary line only to see Gerald Riley gather on the line and snap two very smart goals. Foster was hard pressed to get the ball any further than centre half forward and with Stoitse and Pollock defending strongly scoring chances had virtually dried up. Late in the term Aldersea broke clear for a goal to keep the home side within range but at the last break it was nine points behind. The last term was again a good one for the Allies as they played possession football and defended around the

outer wing then brought the ball across ground. Josh Becker and Ricky Benis played a superb quarter. They teamed up to fire the ball across the centre and allowed Jack Sewell to burst clear and run into an open goal to give the visitors breathing space. From this point on Foster forgot its handball game and went back to big marking and big kicking, trying to gain as much distance as possible. In the last line Ryan Marriott, Brendan Kruse and Wade Stoitse marked strongly to stem the run. A long kick from Pollock around the wing allowed Becker and Lamont to sneak around the boundary and Hayden Egerton snapped one from a near impossible angle to stretch the lead to 22 points. Supporters kept an eye on the time clock and with 23 minutes elapsed they were sure a win was theirs. In the final seconds Wade Stoitse took a strong mark at centre half forward and took his time letting the clock run down.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ......14 0 Phillip Is......12 2 MDU...........10 4 Stony Creek ..9 4 Fish Creek....9 5 Foster .........7 7 Tarwin ........... 6 8 Inv-K’wak ...... 5 9 DWWWW ...... 5 9 Kil-Bass......... 4 9 Toora... .......... 2 12 Kor-Bena ....... 0 14

LADDER W L D

Spearhead: B. Angwin gets one off the boot for the Tigers in the second quarter. SENIORS

Allies 10.12.72 Foster 7.8.50 Allies Goals: H. Egerton 3, A. Sigeti 2, G. Riley 2, J. Barrie-Sewell 1, J. Marriott 1, K. Hanning 1 Foster Goals: B. Bowden 2, D. Granger 2, J. Williams 2, N. Connellan 1 Allies Best: N. Pollock, B. Kruse, H. Egerton, A. Sigeti, G. Riley, R. Chadwick Foster Best: R. Moor, M. Brown, H. Pike, T. Freeman, S. Chaseling, D. Granger RESERVES

Foster 11.9.75 Allies 6.6.42 Leading Goalkicker: B. Cripps 5 Foster Best: B. Cripps, L. Wake, N. Van Dyke, R. Angwin, T. Moore, A. Cripps Allies Best: L. Maher, H. Hoppner, M. Pretty, A. Dean, E. McMillan, J. North

Big leap: Allies’ Brendan Kruse flies for a mark over Foster’s L. Bowden.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 16: July 25 Kilcunda-Bass v MDU Kor-Bena v DWWWW Fish Creek v Foster Tarwin v Dalyston Stony Creek v I-K Toora v Phillip Island

MID GIPPSLAND Round 15: July 25 Mirboo North v Morwell East Yarragon v Yinnar Hill End v Trafalgar Boolarra v Thorpdale Newborough v Yall-Yall North

GIPPSLAND Round 14: July 25 Morwell v Maffra Bairnsdale v Traralgon Moe v Drouin Warragul v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Sale

ELLINBANK Round 13: July 25 Koo Wee Rup v Ellinbank Garfield v Longwarry Buln Buln v Dusties

UNDER 13 LADDER

• Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass

W L D

Bulldogs triumph over Panthers

Conditions were looking perfect for the game ahead, with the weather forecast showing no sign of wind or rain ahead. Phillip Island came into the match with three players back from injury, which is the boost it needed to get it to the finals, and potentially bring home the title. The game started well, with no scoring until three minutes in, with James Taylor kicking one straight through the mid-

stand out players like M. Edwards, C. Endres, and J. Wilson playing fantastically for the side. Even though Killy Bass was starting to shine as the great team it was it was still no match for Phillip Island’s five goals and three behinds. Things got a little hairy in the forth and final quarter, as a physical altercation broke out between the two sides. Phillip Island held on to the well deserved lead due to some star players performances throughout the game, such as Jack Taylor, Alex Durand, Brendan Kimber, Ben Van Brummelen and Mark Griffin. Kilcunda finished the game by kicking just the one goal and one behind, to Phillip Island’s four goals eight behinds in the last quarter.

By the end of the game the scores were Phillip Island 18.24 (132) to Kilcunda Bass 7.3 (45). This weekend we’ll be seeing Kilcunda Bass taking on Meeniyan Dumbalk United which will be a nail bitter as it only lost

by two points last time these two teams matched up. Phillip Island will be taking on 11th place Toora at its home ground. Phillip Island’s season is looking like its earned a spot in the finals, and a chance to be the 2015 Premiers.

SENIORS

J. Born, A. Jerrard, S. Parker, M. Andolfatto THIRDS

Phillip Is 11 1 0 360.71 Won Power 11 1 0 208.90 Corner Inlet 7 5 0 153.24 Kor-Bena 6 6 0 148.60 Inv-K’wak 6 6 0 124.53 Dalyston 4 8 0 66.29 L’gatha Jnr 3 9 0 52.62 5.70 Kil-Bass......... 0 12 0 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (2) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (0) M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (2) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (0) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (0) D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ....... (1) H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (2)

Pts

44 44 28 24 24 16 12 0 27 20 17 14 14 13 12 10 10 10

UNDER 11 Phillip Island 18.24.132 Kilcunda-Bass 7.3.45 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 5, J. Taylor 5, B. Van Brummelen 3, M. Duiker 1, J. Taylor 1, J. Weir 1, L. Henzen 1, L. Cleeland 1 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: S. Edwards 3, J. Wilson 2, C. Endres 2 Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, A. Durand, M. Griffin, B. Kimber, T. Van Brummelen, M. Duiker Kilcunda-Bass Best: M. Edwards, C. Endres, J. Wilson, L. Ferguson, S. Edwards, B. Law RESERVES

Phillip Island 10.4.64 Kilcunda-Bass 6.10.46

Phillip Island 19.15.129 Kilcunda-Bass 3.2.20

Leading Goalkicker: Z. Crow 3 KB Best: L. Hamilton, B. Jones, J. Rosenow, B. Adwell, B. Charles, M. Graham-Edden PI Best: M. Mattock, B. Anderson, L. Wilson-Browne, B. Taylor, Z. Bennett, C. Thompson

Leading Goalkicker: S. McIntyre 5 PI Best: J. Henzen, S. McIntyre, A. Rodgers, S. Taylor, M. Jackson, R. Linford KB Best: G. Wallace, B. Egeberg,

Pts

56 48 40 38 36 28 24 20 20 18 8 0

RESERVES

Leading Goalkickers: R. Wallace 4, D. Hookem 4 Foster Best: N. Clarke, L. Coffey, J. Chaseling, S. Brett, J. Coffey, L. Cripps Allies Best: A. Banks, A. Peebles, V. Pecora, D. McKean, B. Barlow, K. Skarratt FOURTHS

dle to give Phillip Island the 1 – 0 lead. Phillip Island kept on playing like the deserving finalist it is, dominating the first quarter and getting a huge seven goals, five behinds lead to Kilcunda’s one goal no behinds at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter Michael Duiker and Jack Taylor started to get more possessions in the Phillip Island forward 50 line and allowed Phillip Island 10 shots on goal. Kilcunda Bass was still trying to get some points on the board against its strong competition, but only managed to find one goal in the second quarter. Things began to look better for the Kilcunda Bass’ seniors in the third quarter, as it made four goals, two behinds, with

372.14 237.13 116.26 122.34 120.96 81.62 106.10 74.70 71.80 82.14 48.42 29.02

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ...... (10) 104 B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ...... (5) 83 L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) .... (3) 44 J. Swift (MDU) .................. (3) 43 T. Keily (Tarwin) ................ (0) 35 S. Sperling (Fish Ck) ......... (0) 35 C. Hay (Tarwin) ................. (2) 33 B. Nolan (DWWWW) ......... (0) 30 G. Parker (Dalyston) ......... (1) 26 D. Granger (Foster) ........... (2) 25

Foster 16.9.105 Allies 6.5.41

RECENTLY returned from injury, Jack Taylor, Ben Van Brummelen and Alex Durand dominate the football ground last Saturday, upsetting Kilcunda Bass, on their own turf.

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

Leading Goalkickers: J. Fowler 3, A. Duyker 3 PI Best: A. Duyker, J. Piera, R. Marshall, Z. Jankowicz, J. Marks, J. Fowler KB Best: A. Brown, R. Scapin, J. Bastwrous, Z. Hill, K. Condick, M. Homer FOURTHS

Kilcunda-Bass 7.2.44 Phillip Island 3.5.23

LADDER W LD

L’gatha Jnr ...11 1 0 228.50 Corner Inlet ..10 2 0 223.03 Inv-K’wak.....9 3 0 268.64 Phillip Is......5 7 0 84.82 Won Power ...5 7 0 80.00 Kil-Bass ......4 8 0 73.52 Kor-Bena ....... 4 8 0 65.35 5.31 Dalyston ........ 0 12 0 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (1) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (1) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (0) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (1) T. Daldy (Foster)................. (3)

Pts

44 40 36 20 20 16 16 0 20 17 15 11 10 10 9 9 9 8

Dalyston ......14 1 0 436.87 Phillip Is......13 1 0 567.50 Tarwin ........11 3 0 211.59 MDU...........9 5 0 140.48 Kor-Bena .....8 5 1 127.03 Stony Creek ..7 7 0 110.57 Inv-K’wak ...... 6 7 1 84.12 Foster ............ 5 9 0 52.17 Fish Creek ..... 4 9 1 52.05 DWWWW ...... 3 11 0 34.22 Kil-Bass......... 2 11 1 56.49 Toora ... ......... 0 14 0 23.23 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (5) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (5) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (2) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (1) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (1) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (4) M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0)

Pts

56 52 44 36 34 28 26 20 18 12 10 0 51 32 28 27 24 23 22 21 21 20

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek....11 2 Dalyston ......11 2 Inv-K’wak.....10 3 Kil-Bass ......8 5 Foster .........7 5 Phillip Is......7 6 Kor-Bena ....... 6 7 MDU.............. 6 7 Toora ............. 2 10 Tarwin ........... 2 10 Stony Creek... 0 13 DWWWW ...... 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

345.64 219.71 287.61 212.76 141.38 149.18 163.04 125.00 28.10 23.37 16.74 0.00

48 48 44 36 36 32 28 28 16 16 12 0

GOALKICKERS J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (4) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (0) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (3) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (0) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (5) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (0) M. Olden (MDU)................. (3) M. Darmanin (MDU) .......... (5) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (1) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0) R. Scapin (Kil-Bass) ........... (2)

37 33 33 27 26 26 26 25 22 22 22 22 22 22 22

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek....11 2 0 367.51 Dalyston ......11 3 0 588.56 Inv-K’wak.....11 3 0 428.69 Phillip Is......10 4 0 289.06 Kil-Bass ......9 4 1 261.13 Foster .........9 5 0 215.60 Tarwin ........... 8 5 1 96.60 Kor-Bena ....... 4 10 0 129.84 MDU.............. 4 10 0 37.64 DWWWW ...... 3 10 0 27.47 Stony Creek... 1 13 0 14.41 3.82 Toora... .......... 0 12 0 GOALKICKERS M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (1) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (3) C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (2) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (2) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (1) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (2) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (1) L. Wake (Foster)................. (0) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) B. Cripps (Foster) ............... (5)

Pts

48 44 44 40 38 36 34 16 16 16 4 0 47 47 46 32 31 31 27 23 22 20 20

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thestar.com.au

• MDU v Toora

Toora fades as MDU soar Meeniyan Dumbalk United is back in business after accounting for Toora at Meeniyan. In a match featuring two teams on the rebound from losses, the home side was able to withstand a plucky Magpie outfit to eventually run out 40 point victors. The match kicked off in superb conditions with both

sides electing to go with height at the selection table. The first quarter was one for the spectators with plenty of attacking passages of play and eight goals scored. In somewhat of a surprise, it was the visiting Magpies who held an advantage at the first break, albeit by a solitary point. In the second term, the goals continued to flow

with conditions allowing for the players to fly high with confidence of taking their marks. Young MDU big man Jake McMillan was on fire up forward for his team and looked likely to kick a bag, while the fearless Magpie leader, Jack Weston, was having a day out at the other end. The Demons, on the back of a three goal to

one quarter, managed to gain the lead, however, the Toora coaching staff looked buoyant in facing only a nine point deficit with a half to play. The Demons came out after half time and immediately scored a goal to extend their lead out into double figures. However, back-to-back goals by Toora brought the margin back to less than

Crunch: MDU’s Jack Hughes goes to ground as Toora’s James Maurilli-Pullin tries his hardest to hold up play.

a kick and gave the players some visible hope of breaking a four game losing streak. MDU, through experienced campaigners in Wightman and Swift, was able to steady the ship though to give it a handy 17 point break at three quarter time. Frightened into action, the young brigade of MDU players came out in the last quarter full of run with the more fancied team taking control of the game. Although Weston at one point kicked a brilliant snap goal for the Pies, MDU was fairly dominant in registering four goals from nine scoring shots for the quarter. The highlight of these was a nice finish from McMillan, his sixth goal for the game in a clear beston-ground performance. Despite the late fadeout, Toora shouldn’t be discouraged with honourable four quarter efforts from many including Harris, Griffen and the ever reliable Grant. Next week the Demons are off to Bass to face the Panthers, while Toora returns home for a clash with the red hot Phillip Island.

Argy Bargy: Sam Bishop and Matt Smith engage in jostling power play while Sam Forrester keeps a close watch on proceedings. SENIORS

M.D.U. 14.14.98 Toora 8.11.59

H. Hanratty, M. Stone, T. Crawford, S. Jenkins THIRDS

M.D.U. Goals: J. McMillan 6, J. Swift 3, T. Wightman 3, N. Roberts 1, T. McDermott 1 Toora Goals: J. Weston 3, M. O’Sullivan 1, K. Holmes 1, Z. Clavarino 1, J. Griffin 1, M. Adderley 1 M.D.U. Best: J. McMillan, J. Kennedy, S. Wilson, H. Curtis, T. Wightman Toora Best: J. Weston, M. Harris, J. Griffin, E. Stuchbery, P. Grant, Z. Clavarino RESERVES

M.D.U. 14.10.94 Toora 0.2.2

M.D.U. 13.10.88 Toora 4.1.25

Leading Goalkicker: H. Dawson 3 M.D.U. Best: B. Thorson, H. Dawson, B. Cantwell, M. Hoober, M. Rowe, S. Chadwick Toora Best: J. Platt, A. Hewson, O. Cashmore, R. Hewson, C. Jenkins, A. Rhodes

Leading Goalkicker: P. Harris 4 M.D.U. Best: P. Harris, B. Densley, M. East, S. Horvath, C. Harris, J. Bolge Toora Best: D. Hanratty, K. Sparkes,

Leading Goalkicker: M. Darmanin 5 M.D.U. Best: J. Riley, B. Schulz, M. Olden, R. Schulz, J. Hoy, M. Darmanin Toora Best: J. Vening, D. Angwin, J. Platt, O. Cashmore, A. Hewson, L. Ireland FOURTHS

M.D.U. 13.16.94 Toora 0.1.1

• Inverloch v Fish Creek

Sea Eagles swoop on Fish Creek INVERLOCH-Kongwak surprised Fish Creek with a stunning 31 point win at home on Saturday at home. The Eagles were too strong for the Kangaroos all day, keeping the visitors at arm’s length for much of the

game following their impressive start. The win has kept them within touch of the top six, while Fish Creek’s run home has been made tougher by the loss. It came into the game hoping to stamp its authority on the competition, but it was IK that got off to a flying

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Leongatha ......10 1 Mirboo Nth .....10 1 Trafalgar........9 2 Moe Blues......7 4 Moe Maroons...7 4 Hill & Rovers ....6 5 Yinnar ..............6 5 Youth Club .......4 7 Newb Blues ......3 8 Yallourn Nth .....2 9 Mor Tigers .......1 10 Newb Reds.......1 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% Won

1292.00 360.76 321.25 206.93 138.25 243.21 54.55 81.10 45.85 31.74 20.13 19.59

90 90 81 63 63 54 54 36 27 18 9 9

UNDER 12 W L D

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

0 2 3 3 3 6 6 6 7 9 10 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% Won

407.86 100 411.86 81 334.46 72 200.00 72 162.27 72 92.05 45 75.88 45 72.40 45 81.01 36 46.38 18 32.21 9 9.05 0

UNDER 14 W L D

New Blues......10 New Reds ......10 Trafalgar........8 Leongatha ......8 Yinnar...........8 Youth Club .......5 Moe Blues ........5 Moe Maroons....5 Mor Tigers .......2 Hill & Rovers....2 Mirboo North ...2 Yallourn Nth .....0

1 1 2 2 3 6 6 6 9 8 9 11

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

% Won

271.89 251.18 200.31 179.22 108.57 108.62 92.31 89.77 64.89 42.74 39.51 37.78

90 90 77 77 72 45 45 45 18 18 18 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 2.1.13 d Hill End & Rovers 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: Will Brown 1, Zavier Lamers 1. Best: Lachlan Sauer, Tyler Richards, Jude Fixter, Zavier Lamers, Will Brown, Zackary Dodge. UNDER 12 Leongatha 10.6.66 d Hill End & Rovers 1.0.6 Leongatha Goals: Jacob Wrigley 5, Noah Clark 2, Cambell Riseley 1, Jacob Friend 1, Haidyn Kewming 1, Ethan Lamers 1, Flynn Materia 1, Mitchell McGrath 1, Levi Hickey 1. Best: Ethan Lamers, Flynn Materia, Mitchell McGrath, Cambell Riseley, Elijah Spaull, Andrew Van Hamond. UNDER 14 Leongatha 10.2.62 d Hill End & Rovers 2.4.16 Leongatha Goals: Colby Michael 4, Jacob Lamers 2, Adrian Ballagh 1, Tim Boler 1, Connor Krohn 1, Ethan Lamers 1. Best: Bailey Martin, Mason McGannon, Liam O’Neill, Aaron Trease, James Ryan.

start. Lucas McMillan was providing a strong target for Inverloch early creating contests with every one of his club’s inside 50s. His duel with Fish Creek co-captain Lachlan Pratt provided an intriguing sub-plot throughout the game. At quarter time Inverloch was leading by a couple of goals despite not really owning the game. The second quarter swayed a little further its way with aggression at the contests and a willingness to work hard amongst teammates becoming more and more obvious. Midfielder Adam Cross was doing as he pleased in the middle, but he was not alone, ably supported by his on-ball brigade. Fish Creek had plenty of the ball but was unable to do much damage with its pos-

sessions. Trevor Hooker had a great second term for the visitors and was lifting Fish Creek with his efforts but unfortunately not all of his teammates applied themselves with the same alacrity. At half time coach Kevin Barnes implored his charges to follow Hooker’s example, informing them that the game would not just happen for them. The crowd certainly felt as if it would, with plenty of spectators expecting the visitors to click into action. However, it wasn’t to be as the Eagles kept their opponents to one goal in the third. The Sea Eagles only managed one and neither team was really able to make the most of its time with the ball. For Fish Creek, Brent Cooper led the way roaming the backline freely and racking up possessions at will.

His ball use was crisp but further up the ground the rest of the visitors weren’t able to attack with such precision. With a quiet penultimate term the sides were only separated by 10 points at the last change. Inverloch blew the Kangaroos out of the water with some superb forward forays at the beginning of the last quarter. It kept Fishy goalless whilse kicking three of its own to hold on to a solid five goal buffer at the final siren. The next few rounds will be important for both Inverloch and Fish Creek as the former chases a finals position whilst the later aims to remain ensconced amongst the top tier. Next weekend Fish Creek is at home to Foster while Inverloch Kongwak is on the road to Stony Creek.

SENIORS

Inverloch-Kongwak 11.16.82 Fish Creek 7.9.51 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. McMillan 3, T. Wyatt 3, C. McCaughan 1, A. Cross 1, T. Lonsdale 1, L. Rankin 1, R. Duffus 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Staley 3, J. Buckland 1, J. Smith 1, B. Cooper 1, C. Park 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: A. Cross, C. McCaughan, C. Mckenzie, C. Casey, R. Clark, A. Cuff Fish Creek Best: B. Cooper, L. Pratt, T. Hooker, G. Staley, A. Seccull, J. Staley RESERVES

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr 8.4.52 d Kilcunda-Bass 1.5.11 Leongatha Goals: R. Weaver 3, T. Hanily 2, T. Burt 1, M. Harry 1, J. Burns 1, T. McRae 1. Best: J. Burns, C. Stanley, R. Weaver, F. Moon, R. Sturtevant, N. Beavis. UNDER 13 Leongatha Jnr 10.8.68 d Kilcunda-Bass 0.3.3 Leongatha Goals: M. Molloy 3, C. Russell 2, K. Clarkson 2, R. Drysdale 1, J. Dennison 1, L. Deering 1, H. VanderZalm 1, R. Kemp 1, N. Hanily 1. Best: C. Verboon, R. Drysdale, L. Deering, D. Sturtevant, S. Cross, A. Mancarella.

On the run: Fish Creek’s Trent Price outruns his opponent but IK ran out comfortable winners.

Inverloch-Kongwak 12.10.82 Fish Creek 9.3.57 Leading Goalkicker: D. Jenkins 4 IK Best: C. Spencer, B. Huitema, L. Johnson, A. Dowie, S. Buxton, M.

Close call: Fish Creek’s Ashley Snooks gets a kick forward with IK’s Michael McCoy unable to smother the ball.

MacKay FC Best: A. Ireland, I. McCallum, M. Pocklington, T. McGannon, D. Jenkins, T. Redpath THIRDS

Fish Creek 17.6.108 Inverloch-Kongwak 0.5.5 Leading goalkicker: K. Byers 6 FC Best: E. Park, K. Byers, T. Price, G. Park, T. Redpath, J. Macri IK Best: Z. Javier, O. Toussaint, L. Cairnduff, J. Best, N. Anderson, Z. Tonkin FOURTHS

Fish Creek 5.10.40 Inverloch-Kongwak 5.3.33 Leading Goalkicker: S. Flanders 3 FC Best: J. Standfield, J. Stefani, A. Tracy, N. Denbrok, K. Dorling, A. Denbrok IK Best: T. Simpson, J. Bates, J. Benson, P. Holian, K. Reid, J. Vanderpligt

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thestar.com.au • Dalyston v Korumburra-Bena

Giants are too small for the Magpies LADDER leader Dalyston remains undefeated following its thrashing of the undermanned Korumburra Bena side. Conditions were perfect at the Korumburra Show Grounds with no sign of rain, no wind on the forecast and only a little bit cold, perfect footy weather. The conditions didn’t help Korumburra one bit when it came to the scoreboard after a 154 – 2 upset dealt by Dalyston, with full forward Michael Kraska achieving a career first, 100 goals. Dalyston started off pretty scrappy, definitely not playing at its best, but did still managed to get four goals, one behind against Korumburra Bena’s nil goals, nil behinds. The game was almost one sided throughout, making it easy for the Magpies to knock up their score from four goals five, to seven goals nine. Korumburra was playing okay during the first and second quarter, despite the score board showing it not scoring again during the second quarter, leaving it with no scores at all. Korumburra Bena started to slack off during

the third quarter leaving no competition for Dalyston, giving it open goals to kick another eight goals and five behinds, in the third quarter alone. The Giants remained zip. Early in the fourth quarter, Kraska booted his 100th goal, and even despite the Giants being demolished their supporters showed great sportsmanship and congratulated Kraska on his amazing

football milestone. The achievement will forever be remembered at the Dalyston club. Korumburra managed to sneak in two behinds in the last quarter. Dalyston got eight goals and two behinds, making the final score, Dalyston 23.16 (154), Korumburra Bena 0.2 (2). Tarwin is just around the bend for the top of the ladder Dalyston side that

will be approaching the game with confidence that it can keep its unblemished record alive. Last placed Giants face the Allies who are currently ninth on the ladder. Dalyston is having positive feelings on the up-and-coming finals even though it has a few players out at the moment. Korumburra Bena Giants will not be able to qualify for the finals.

Mighty Pie: Kristian Butler uses strength and speed, two of Dalyston’s hallmarks, to break free of his Giants’ opponent, Glen Parker. Left, Fancied: Dalyston’s Joe Ray-Angarane is about to swoop on the ball while his teammate behind, Tom Davey is ready to provide a hip and shoulder on their opponent. SENIORS

Dalyston 23.16.154 Korumburra-Bena 0.2.2 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 10, M. Rosendale 5, K. Kirk 3, K. Schrape 1, M. Schreck 1, K. Butler 1, J. Legione 1, G. Parker 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: nil Dalyston Best: B. Thornton, M. Rosendale, M. Kraska, K. Butler, D. Wylie, B. Carew Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, B. Dorling, N. Cant, J. Hopkins, C. Hansen, N. Wylie RESERVES

Dalyston 22.6.138 Korumburra-Bena 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: L. Wall 5 Dal Best: M. Harris, D. Brown, A. Powell, L. Borne, H. Wright, J. Coldebella

KB Best: D. Muir, J. Harris, N. Walker, D. Nicholas, T. Mayo, T. Jones THIRDS

Dalyston 11.4.70 Korumburra-Bena 5.5.35 Leading Goalkicker: A. Busana 5 Dal Best: T. Robinson, R. Quinn, K. Wilson, M. Marotta, A. Busana, D. Brosnan KB Best: C. Trewin, H. Suckling, J. Harris, J. Wyhoon, T. Jones, J. Ellams FOURTHS

Dalyston 10.11.71 Korumburra-Bena 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: C. O’Halloran 2, D. Gardiner 2 Dal Best: D. Gardiner, L. Ion, J. Vuyst, J. Wade, K. Wright, K. Brown KB Best: M. Nicholas, T. Stewart, T. Hanegraaf, L. Snooks, J. Hill, T. Whiteside

• Tarwin v Stony Creek

Stony Creek rules on Tarwin turf TARWIN Sharks came out fighting against opponent Stony Creek on Saturday. The rivals met in perfect conditions at Tarwin’s home ground. With no wind, the match was anybody’s game, with Stony Creek fighting tooth and nail to maintain its superior spot on the ladder. Tarwin came in guns blazing with a reasonable two goals in the first term, close behind Stony Creek on three. Working hard to apply steady pressure throughout the first half, Tarwin tried to close the margin on the scoreboard but Stony Creek had other plans. The second term saw Stony Creek score another three goals to Tarwin’s one, with Stony Creek doubling Tarwin’s 21 on 42 points at half time. Despite its best efforts, Stony Creek maintained a lead on Tarwin throughout the second half, with third term seeing Stony Creek lead a confident 78 to Tarwin on 34. While Tarwin’s Dunlop and Hay both scored two goals each, showing consistency throughout the game, Stony Creek’s Byrne’s didn’t let many slide, booting a solid six goals throughout the match and earning best on ground.

Tarwin’s O’Loughlin and Cann battled hard alongside ruck Dunlop powering the team along. Full time saw Stony Creek dominate 88 to 48, maintaining a strong lead and a place on the top half of the ladder leading into finals. Mackie, Stuart and Savage – by name and nature – were awarded accolades for Stony Creek at the match, each contributing to the brutal win. Tarwin will return to fight what is expected to be a tough battle against a strong Dalyston side this Saturday. With two

players out on injury following Saturday’s match, fans are hopeful the team

SENIORS

Stony Creek 13.9.87 Tarwin 7.6.48

will battle the odds with a number of injuries taking its toll on the side.

S. Cope, C. Le Page, E. Taylor, J. Brown THIRDS

Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 6, L. Bowman 3, J. Shields 2, C. Mackie 1, K. Wille 1 Tarwin Goals: C. Hay 2, M. Dunlop 2, H. Browne 1, J. Cann 1, W. Lomax 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Byrnes, C. Mackie, C. Savage, J. Stuart, L. Bowman, J. Brydon Tarwin Best: N. McRae, M. Dunlop, R. O’Loughlin, J. Cann, B. Hasell, J. Chalmers RESERVES

Tarwin 4.4.28 Stony Creek 2.8.20

Tarwin 15.15.105 Stony Creek 6.2.38

Leading Goalkicker: J. Hill 4 Tarwin Best: O. Schnoor, D. Garnham, J. Hill, J. McDonald, J. Newton, L. Smith Stony Best: J. Phillips, J. Bright, H. Collins, J. Davey, C. Brown, B. Davey

Leading goalkicker: R. Jencke 4 Tarwin Best: R. Jencke, C. Lamers, G. Brennan, T. Cameron, B. Launder, S. Clark Stony Best: B. Hayes, J. Stuart,

Leading Goalkicker: L. Anderson 2 Tarwin Best: L. Anderson, J. Carmody, C. Brown, S. Wallace, J. Dunn , M. McKinnon Stony Best: L. Harrington, K. Newton, W. Collins, H. Marshall, H. Funnell, R. Baudinette FOURTHS

Tarwin 10.11.71 Stony Creek 4.3.27

Boots and all: Mark Dunlop, Ricky O’Loughlin and Dylan Zuidema. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Team play: Justin Shields takes his kick as team mate Dylan Zuidema shepherds Rickie O’Loughlan from the contest. Robbie Houston follows the play. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

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• Bairnsdale v Leongatha

Parrots win at a cost

LEONGATHA had a solid win at Bairnsdale on Saturday but victory has come at a cost.

Aaron Hillberg, who had returned after a hamstring injury, unfortunately had a reoccurrence of the injury and will miss several weeks. Hillberg missed the previous game against Maffra as a precaution but trained well during the week and was named for Saturday’s contest. He played an extremely good first half against the Redlegs but very early in the third quarter came off the ground and didn’t re-appear. Despite this setback Leongatha played a consistent four quarters to run out 73 point victors; a game the Parrots could have won by an even greater margin. The first quarter saw Bairnsdale come out well with Gibbs booting one early as the Redlegs trailed by only 15 points at quarter time; 3.3 to Leongatha’s 5.5. The Parrots played a bet-

SENIORS Leongatha 17.19.121 d Bairnsdale 7.6.48 Leongatha goals: N. Nagel 4, A. Hillberg 3, C. Maskell 3, L. Du Mont 2, J. Best 2, J. Mackie 1, B. Fitzgerald 1, Z. Vernon 1. Leongatha best: A. Heppell, D. Hoghton, C. Maskell, J. Mackie, J. Tomada, B. Willis. Bairnsdale goals: J. Gibbs 2, B. Ashwood 2, N. Dennison 1, B. Mitchell 1, L. Dyer 1. Bairnsdale best: A. Wallace, B. Ashwood, P. Bills, C. Streeter, L. Dyer, A. Hodge.

UNDER 18s Bairnsdale 6.14.50 d Leongatha 2.7.19 Bairnsdale goals: J. Green 4, J. Guarnaccia 1, F. Dostine 1. Bairnsdale best: H. Edwards, C.

ter second quarter this week, a quarter they have been losing badly recently. This time the team added three goals to Bairnsdale’s one and at half time led 8.9 to Bairnsdale’s 4.3. Hillberg was marking and kicking well and had slotted three goals before his untimely departure. Aaron Heppell was on fire and this week played off half back and ran through the middle setting up play. He had four consistent quarters. Nick Nagel and Chris Verboon were swapped this week; Nagel presenting well up forward and Verboon holding down centre half back. Nagel finished with four goals. The third quarter started with Bairnsdale having to lift to claw back the deficit however Leongatha’s class shone through as it went further ahead adding four goals to Bairnsdale’s one to lead at three quarter time 12.14 to Bairsndale’s 5.4. The game was now well in the Parrots’ keeping. Jason Tomada had the job on Bairnsdale’s dangerous for-

ward Gibbs and did a fine job restricting Gibbs to two goals. Back track one year and Gibbs slotted 11 against the Parrots in a thumping win. Tomada also helped out in the ruck. Leongatha’s main ruckman Ben Willis played superbly again; he has been consistent all season. Dale Hoghton has been another consistent player all year and he did well again for the Parrots on-ball. With the game well won 100 gamer and defender Sean Westaway was switched to full forward to see if he could add to his very miniature tally of goals with the club. To the dismay of Parrot supporters Sean’s one attempt at a goal just missed; it’s back to the backline for Sean! Tas Clingon was another player back for Leongatha and he got through the game and played well. Cade Maskell in the midfield and forward continued his good form for the Parrots. Jake

Mackie played up forward and put a lot of forward pressure on. Jake Best went into the midfield for a different role this

week, still booting two goals while Nagel was the designated deeper player. Leongatha will host Sale this Saturday which will be

good game as Leongatha lost at Sale earlier this season. Following this Leongatha has the bye then another home game against Warragul.

W L D

Pts

LADDER

Fast work: Leongatha’s Lochie Dumont gets a quick handball away ahead of a tackle by Bairnsdale’s Adam Wallace. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

W L D

Maffra........10 1 0 838.24 Traralgon .....9 2 1 252.69 Won Power ...7 4 0 130.81 Moe ...........7 4 0 125.90 Leongatha ....6 4 1 148.77 Drouin ............6 5 0 123.45 Morwell ..........3 9 0 46.25 34.57 Sale ................2 10 0 8.25 Warragul ........0 11 0 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

40 38 28 28 26 24 12 8 0 0

B. Doran (Leongatha) .......... (0) 24 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (3) 21 W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (0) 19 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 18 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (6) 18 J. Appleford (Traralgon) ...... (4) 18 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (0) 18 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 15 J. Donelly (Moe) ................. (4) 14 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (1) 14 M. Allman (Maffra).............. (0) 14

UNDER 16s Bairnsdale 22.9.141 d Leongatha 3.4.22 Bairnsdale goals: A. Williams 5, R. Tatnell 5, D. Grandy 2, T. Hayes 2, J. Thomas 2, J. Trevaskis 2, A. Stringer 1, N. Bulmer 1, A. Roberts 1, J. McDonnell 1. Bairnsdale best: D. McKendry, J. Burgess, A. Williams, D. Grandy, J. McDonnell, R. Tatnell. Leongatha goals: J. Ballagh 1, N. Trotto 1, J. Patullo 1. Leongatha best: C. Olden, J. Patullo, B. Perry, J. Ballagh, N. Trotto, J. Patullo.

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

• Wonthaggi v Moe

Power rips into Lions Overrun in the final minutes of the first round encounter at Moe, Wonthaggi had a lot to prove when Moe came to visit. The games between these two sides have been tight battles over the years, no matter where either side sat on the ladder, so there was the expectation of another game of intensity and close result. However this was not to be as Wonthaggi was well prepared and disciplined, handing out the visitors a football lesson. Moe lost two key players before the game in coach Adrian Burgiel and James Blaser while Power again took the opportunity of promoting two of its promising U18s, Layton Membrey and Curtis Gilmour for their first taste of senior football. They were presented with their jumpers by past legends of the club and both performed well in their first up game. Conditions were again excellent and the sunshine was well received by the small but enthusiastic crowd. The game started at a furious rate, hard running and strong attack on the ball. Wonthaggi was keen to get a good start and was first to settle.

LADDER

RESERVES

Bryan, M. Corbett, J. Buck, J. McNamara, F. Dostine. Leongatha goals: L. Riseley 1, H. Kerr 1. Leongatha best: H. Kerr, J. Patterson, D. Ginnane, H. McGannon, A. Argento, K. Cooper.

Troy Harley goaled early for Power and Andrew Murray goaled soon after. Michael Kelly, Aiden Lindsay, Tim Gilliland and Jarrod Membrey were combining well to send the ball forward. For Moe Tyson Biffen, Peter Ainsworth, Ben Morrow and Mitchell Stanlake were working hard to keep their side competitive. The Power was really switched on and desperate for a win. Again the Power defence was strong through Matt Coyne, Dom O’Connor, Ben Eddy, Matt Howell and Riley Lindsay. Up forward Adam Cook was presenting strongly with two early goals and Travis Krause chipped in for another. Power continued to control the ball. Toma Huther finished off his good work in the ruck to kick Power’s sixth goal for the quarter while Moe was held to a point. The second quarter saw Wonthaggi continue to dominate play. Cook continued to be a strong focus up forward and his pass to Curtis Gilmour gave the youngster his first goal at senior level. Power was attacking the ball strongly and Moe was battling to stay in the game. It was playing better but couldn’t match the home side intensity.

SENIORS Maffra........11 2 0 152.00 44 Leongatha ...10 3 0 167.85 40 Traralgon .....9 4 0 134.23 36 Won Power ...8 5 0 137.14 32 Sale ...........6 7 0 103.32 24 Morwell ..........6 7 0 96.47 24 Drouin ............6 6 0 91.78 24 Bairnsdale ......4 9 0 68.55 16 Moe................3 9 0 78.17 12 51.71 8 Warragul ....... 2 11 0 GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (2) 46 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (0) 42 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (1) 34 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (2) 33 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (2) 32 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (3) 31 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (0) 29 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (0) 28 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (3) 27 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (5) 26 A. Burgiel (Moe).................. (0) 26

Great tackle: Leongatha’s Dale Houghton is tackled by Bayden Ashwood for the Redlegs. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

THIS was a must win for the home side.

ROUND 13

Cook got another to extend the lead and another soon after. Matt Coyne was playing a great game in defence dragging the Moe forwards out of position which meant when they did get the ball forward there were only Power defenders ready to send the ball back into their attacking zone. Cook goaled again and mobile ruckman Toma Huther registered his second for the game. Tom Long, Mitchell Stanlake, Chris McIntosh and Bryce Collings were battling hard to stem the flow down back. Moe just couldn’t get a goal on the board and remained goalless at half time, a rare event in the Gippsland league and especially on such a good day for football. Power continued to be relentless in the third quarter, attacking the ball fiercely and making the opposition earn every possession. Chris Wylie doing well in the ruck snapped a goal and Riley Lindsay also having a great game helped himself to another. The team celebrated Layton Membrey’s first goal resulting from a great handball from Cook. Power was pressing hard and when Murray goaled the

game was already well over. The accuracy on the scoreboard was a clear indication of Wonthaggi’s dominance. Luke O’Connor scored another for the home side while the Lions were again unable to score at all. It was now all about pride for Moe but Power was not about to ease up in its intensity. Krause scored a strong running goal and Phil Young scored one of the longest goals seen on the big Wonthaggi ground when he kicked from the centre and the ball just kept running untouched before it trickled through.

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 21.10.136 d Moe 1.5.11 Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 5, T. Krause 3, L. O’Connor 2, T. Huther 2, A. Murray 2, C. Gilmour 1, A. Lindsay 1, R. Lindsay 1, T. Harley 1, L. Membrey 1, C. Wylie 1, P. Young 1. Wonthaggi Power best: M. Kelly, A. Cook, R. Lindsay, J. Membrey, M. Howell, L. Membrey. Moe goals: M. Engley 1. Moe best: M. Stanlake, P. Ainsworth, T. Long, C. Rieniets, C. McIntosh, B. Collings.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 15.19.109 d Moe 6.3.39 Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 6, S. Roche 2, J. Waters 2, J. Thomas 1, T. Richards 1, T. Gedye 1, Z. MacDermid 1, T. Hamilton 1.

Luke O’Connor got his second for the game and with 10 minutes left in the game Moe went forward and managed its only goal for the day through Mark Engley. Krause replied soon after for Wonthaggi and Aiden Lindsay topped off another stellar performance with a goal of his own. The end of the game couldn’t have come quicker for the visitors who had been handed a footy lesson today. Wonthaggi was on top of its game and was relentless for the full four quarters in a great team performance. This consistency will be

Wonthaggi Power best: T. Hamilton, T. Richards, T. Wells, J. Thomas, J. Read, R. Tack. Moe goals: J. Donelly 4, L. Durkin 2. Moe best: C. Staff, L. Hale, C. Taylor, B. Horne, R. Peatey, J. Donelly.

UNDER 18s Moe 22.19.151 d Wonthaggi Power 2.1.13 Moe goals: S. Van Dyk 10, N. Lee 4, R. Farmer 2, D. Young 2, T. Morrow 1, J. Murphy 1, M. Pearce 1, B. Smith 1. Moe best: S. Van Dyk, N. Lee, B. Smith, D. Young, M. Pearce, T. Morrow. Wonthaggi Power goals: E. Senior 1, C. Waters 1. Wonthaggi Power best: F. Anderson, C. Waters, D. Tiziani, T. Murray, S. Pugh, K. Brann.

important in the games remaining this season if the Power is going to feature in this year’s finals. Next game Wonthaggi will need to be on its toes when it travels to Warragul, that last round showed its potential by defeating Morwell while Moe will be hoping to get back on track when it hosts neighbours Drouin in their local derby. The battle for the top five continues.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Warragul 16.5.101 d Morwell 8.9.57 Maffra 14.11.95 d Drouin 7.10.52 Traralgon 13.10.88 d Sale 10.7.67 RESERVES Morwell 7.10.52 d Warragul 1.4.10 Maffra 14.9.93 d Drouin 4.4.28 Traralgon 24.20.164 d Sale 1.6.12 UNDER 18s Maffra 19.16.130 d Drouin 2.2.14 Traralgon 14.20.104 d Sale 1.1.7 UNDER 16s Maffra 7.11.53 d Drouin 2.3.15 Traralgon 13.12.90 d Sale 1.3.9 Warragul 6.8.44 d Morwell 3.3.21

Pts

Bairnsdale ..10 1 0 314.74 40 Maffra........10 2 0 255.11 40 Traralgon .....9 3 0 331.01 36 Moe ...........7 4 0 199.57 28 Leongatha ....6 6 0 124.48 24 Sale ................5 7 0 63.76 20 Morwell ..........2 9 0 33.09 8 Drouin ............2 9 0 27.96 8 26.00 4 Won Power ....1 11 0 Warragul ........0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) .............. (10) 49 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) 28 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 27 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (4) 23 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (1) 22 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (1) 20 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 18 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (5) 18 J. Jans (Maffra)................. (10) 17 N. Rowley (Traralgon) ......... (0) 16

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Traralgon ....11 1 0 448.10 Moe ..........10 1 0 496.96 Maffra.........8 4 0 120.88 Sale ...........7 4 0 158.20 Bairnsdale ...7 5 0 155.81 Drouin ............4 8 0 69.01 Warragul ........3 9 0 33.79 Leongatha ......2 9 0 34.89 18.08 Morwell ..........0 11 0 Won Power ....0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

44 40 32 28 28 16 12 8 0 0

L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (0) 54 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (2) 24 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 23 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (0) 23 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 22 R. Tatnell (Bairnsdale) ......... (5) 16 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (0) 15 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (0) 14 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (0) 14 C. Little (Trar) ...................... (1) 13

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Inverloch Ironman finishes 20th challenge FEW have the physical fitness and endurance to compete in an Ironman challenge.

High energy: Inverloch’s Gavin Slavin said the atmosphere during Germany’s Roth Ironman challenge was amazing.

Inverloch’s Gavin Slavin entered his 20th Iron Man in Roth, Germany, on Sunday (July 12) Up against 5000 competitors in scorching conditions of over 30 degrees, Slavin came away with a result of 11 hours and 26 minutes. The 250,000 strong crowd kept the momentum going right to the end. “The atmosphere was amazing,” Slavin said. “It was one of the most enjoyable races I have ever done. Outside Hawaii, the Roth challenge would have to be the best.” Slavin has wanted to compete in the German Roth challenge since he started Iron Man racing. His first Ironman was in Forster/Tuncurry in 1997. Though unable to beat his personal best of nine hours and 28 minutes, Slavin was happy with the result and is already preparing for his next big

challenge. “I rest now for a couple of weeks and then I start training for the World Championship Ironman race in Hawaii, which will be held on October 10, 2015.”

Back in South Gippsland, Slavin is best known for his high level of commitment with the Bass Coast Barracudas, who he has watched excel to a an exceptional standard of athleticism.

“The Barracudas have a high level of athletes who compete all round the world with outstanding results,” he said. Wonthaggi doctor Rick Whitehouse also competed in the event.

Pushing forward: Inverloch’s Gavin Slavin rode two laps of the Roth countryside (equating to 180.25 kilometres) during the Ironman Challenge in Germany on July 12.

Council kicks sporting goals SPORTING clubs from across South Gippsland were among the groups to benefit from community grants.

The funds were presented by South Gippsland Shire Council at a presentation night at the council chamber recently, enabling the completion of projects to support sporting activities.

Play ball: from left, the Leongatha Netball Club’s Jeannie Decker, left, and Brook Brown, right accepted a $10,000 planning development grant from Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for a feasibility study for a full size match court and training facility.

Wicket result: Imperials Cricket Club’s Kristian Gray, left, and Rowen McLennan, right, accepted a grant for $3100 from Cr Jim Fawcett for new cricket practice nets.

Hit and miss: from left, Corner Inlet Boxing Club’s Kristian Gray, Brad Anderson and Scott Bindloss accepted a $3600 small emergency grant for a boxing ring from Cr Jim Fawcett.

Make a diamond: from left, South Gippsland Miners Baseball Club’s Tim Katz, Barry Cocks and Aaron Holwerda accepted a $4000 grant from Cr Don Hill for a new field.

Net profit: from left, Nyora Cricket Club’s Shona Lynch, Blair Lynch and Brenton Hackett accepted a grant for $10,000 from Cr Lorraine Brunt for new cricket nets.

Pitch perfect: Leongatha Knights Football Club’s David Barker, right, accepted a $1000 small emergency grant from Cr Jim Fawcett for a line marking machine.

Heating up: Noelene Cosson from the Korumburra Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club accepted a grant for $2195 for a new indoor pool cover from Cr Bob Newton, left.

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Milestone: Dalyston footballer Michael Kraska was cheered off the ground following the big win against Korumburra Bena. Left, Kraska kicked 10 on Saturday and has now amassed 104 for the season.

Kraska boots 100 AFL’s leading goal kicker bags 10 goals

CROWDS flocked to the Dalyston football ground on Saturday to cheer along the ladder leaders and witness star goal kicker Michael Kraska boot his 100th goal. And they weren’t disappointed with Kraska booting a massive 10 goals for the game, bringing his tally to 104 for the season. While it was a slow start with Kraska only kicking one in the first half, the crowd was thinking it wouldn’t see the milestone 100 scored that day but he went on to kick nine after half time in the match against Korumburra-Bena. His 100th goal came in the last quarter of Daylston’s trouncing of the young and less experienced Korumburra-

Bena team that was held scoreless until the final quarter of the game when the Giants managed two behinds. But the story of the game was Kraska’s greatly anticipated 100th goal for the season. Kraska is now 26 goals clear of second placed on the goal kicking table, Phillip Island Bulldogs’ Beau Runnalls, on 86 followed by Inverloch-Kongwak’s Lucas McMillan, well back on 41. Kraska has played 14 senior matches this year and it is the first time he has booted more than 100 in a season. As for the big celebrations, Dalyston club president Paul Dunlop said Kraska wanted to play it very low key.

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“We will wait until the end of season n at the presentation night to mark this great achievehievement,” Dunlop said. “We are all more concerned with h the finals ahead and it is just business as usual for Kraska but of course we are all thrilled, it is very exciting.” Undefeated this season, the mighty Dalyston sits atop the Allberton league ladder and takes on Tarwin next week and no doubt Kraska will be firing a few more through ugh the sticks for his team.

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