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BRENTON Williams, who operates his business BJ’s Earthmoving from a shed he rents on a farm at Leongatha North, has called the South Gippsland Shire ‘anti-business’ and wants to see more industrial land opened up to attract new business.

He says a lack of suitable industrial land available in Leongatha is turning businesses to other towns to set up.

Mr Williams said if his landlords put their farm on the market he will be left high and dry.

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Bovine beauty: from left Tarwin Lower Primary School students Paddy, Archie and Zak have worked their creative magic on their life size fibreglass cow as part of Dairy Australia’s Picasso Cow make-over competition. The Picasso Cows program creates greater awareness of the health and nutrition benefits of dairy foods. See story Page 16.

World leap: Leongatha’s 2014 Commonwealth gold medal high jumper Eleanor Patterson, 19, is now off to the World Championships in Beijing in August after recording a pre-departure jump of 1.94m at the Sunshine Coast Annual Winter Carnival on the weekend. See Page 9.

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Charge on Church Street Members of the Bass Coast Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle for traffic offences on Church Street in Leongatha at approximately 2.55pm on Tuesday.

The vehicle was carrying two local men aged 35 and 36. When approached during the intercept both men allegedly threatened police officers.

The passenger in the

vehicle was intoxicated and made threatening advances.

Police officers deployed OC spray on the men leading to their arrest.

Wonthaggi Police and Bass Coast Highway Patrol worked to pacify the situation however the male passenger lashed out at officers.

One police officer al-

legedly sustained minor facial injuries after being kicked in the face by the offender.

The offender was transported to Morwell police cells and both men are set to face the Koru-

Intercept turned nasty: Wonthaggi Police and Bass Coast Highway Patrol were on the scene and used OC spray to subdue the passenger in the vehicle, pictured, when he turned on police last week.

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Asked whether any of these had come to fruition he said it was too early to tell.

Mr Fraser mentioned that a planning application to develop land in the vicinity of the VLE stockyards and Cervus Equipment at Koonwarra is in the pipeline and if approved will boost the availability of industrial land particularly for the agriculture sector.

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have to look at the new hospital and the education precinct to see such a claim is false.

There have been other movements such as Brown’s Stockfeeds and Landmark moving into new premises.

“There has been significant development in Leongatha.”

In comparison with the open arm strategy employed by the Bass Coast Shire Council to development in Wonthaggi, complete with a large new industrial estate on the eastern approach to the town, Mr Fraser said, “Leongatha’s base is very different.

“The South Gippsland Shire Council is not antigrowth; quite the opposite,” he said.

Mr Fraser said the geography of Leongatha is ‘tricky’ with more sloping land and other areas low lying and flood prone.

The area earmarked for development as the next industrial estate beyond the Woorayl Golf Course is one such area.

The Bass Coast Shire is more proactive and go ahead and is attracting more and more business to the town the whole time in Mr Williams view.

“It has subdivided flat land with highway access.

“Wonthaggi is going ahead.

“If a business such as Bunnings wanted to open in Leongatha, where could it?

“There’s nowhere for it.”

Following the Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne in May, where the shire council had a presence thanks to State Government funding, Mr Fraser said council staff had spoken to about 60 se-

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He recently went in search of a block in the industrial estate and said while there are blocks up on the hill none of them are suitable.

“They are both too steep and not large enough and if you were looking for a lot with plenty of exposure to passing traffic you’re out of business; there are none,” he said.

BJ’s Earthmoving needs a site for three trucks, a bob cat and an excavator.

“I have talked to other business operators around the town with the same problem who have ended up setting up in Wonthaggi.”

Another business operator with more than a dozen employees shares Mr William’s views, although for different reasons.

After 15 years in business, the shire council received a complaint and ordered the business move or shut down.

It was Peter Ryan, former Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South who came down to look at the business operation and stepped in as a staunch backer of it remaining where it was, and saved the day.

Court proceedings against the business by the shire council are still pending.

The businessman, who prefers to remain anonymous said, “It is too hard to do business here.

The shire council is good at telling us everything we can’t do but nothing we can do.

“It has been an ongoing problem for many years and Leongatha is going backwards.”

The council’s economic development coordinator, Ken Fraser, said you only

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Community Bank Branch turns five MIRBOO North and District Community Bank® Branch celebrated its 5th birthday on July 17.

Chair, Dr Marg Lynn, said the locally owned and oper-

ated branch had grown from strength to strength since it was established in July 2010.

“Thanks to community support, and the hard work of our branch staff, we have been able to build the business steadily in the past five years,” Marg said.

“We plan to continue sharing this success with our community through future grants programs and shareholder dividends.

“We have already injected nearly $400,000 back in to Mirboo North and the surrounding areas, supporting projects deemed important by the local community.”

Mirboo North and District Community Bank® Branch celebrated its birthday with a morning tea, inviting the Mirboo North, Boolarra and Yinnar communities to come along

and join in the festivities.

Guests who spoke, congratulated the branch on its achievements, including Danny O’Brien, Member for Gippsland South, Russell Northe Member for Morwell, and Melina Bath, newly appointed MLC for Eastern Region.

Bendigo Bank’s Bill den Hartog, senior community strengthening manager, said since opening its doors, Mirboo North and District Community Bank® Branch has grown to boast $80 million in banking

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“This branch is an absolute success story in the Bendigo family,” he said.

Marg Lynn noted Mirboo North, Boolarra and Yinnar residents, traders and community organisations had all reaped the benefits of banking locally.

“As our profitability grows, so too does our ability to channel our profits into much needed community infrastructure and services,” she said.

“Our branch was set up by the community, for the community, so we are always looking for ways we can help strengthen the local area”.

Cutting the cake: Mirboo North Community Bank (MNCB) chair Marg Lynn with Gippsland South MLA, Danny O’Brien.

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Cr Bradley Drew said the new bulbs have also increased lighting quality, with light being directed towards the ground where it is needed, rather than up into the sky.

“This project will save council more than $80,000 per year in electricity and maintenance costs, as well as reduce our greenhouse emissions by at least 800 tons per year,” Cr Drew said.

“The sustainable streetlighting project is a key action in council’s transition to a low carbon future. The project directly relates to delivering the council plan 2013-17 by reducing the organisations internally generated emissions.”

Cr Drew commented these are the type of outcomes that council values, where both the ratepayers and the environment benefit.

“Not only are the new lights more sustainable, but the lighting will improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians.”

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Host farm green light

By Tayla Kershaw THE future looks bright for the proponents of the Wild Dog Valley host farm.

Though South Gippsland Shire Council was presented with 117 people objecting the development, council moved to issue a notice of decision to grant a permit on Wednesday, July 22.

Deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said this has been a contentious issue and a challenge for council in many ways.

“As a plan, it’s very straightforward. It has been difficult for councillors to come to a decision due to the number of responses we have received,” he said.

“I visited the proponents on site and two affected residents. What I heard was completely disconnected and showed a lack of communication between both parties – I find it very unfortunate.”

Environmental impacts, increased traffic, noise, lack of visitor restrictions and disruption to the habitat of the Gippsland giant earthworm were just a few of the concerns highlighted by objectors.

“We respect our neighbours concerns, and feel aligned with them in terms of care for the environment,” Mr O’Carroll said.

“Many of the objectors’ arguments display a misunderstanding of our planning application and intentions.

Hopefully with better consultation going forward we can all work together to care for this wonderful valley.”

Cr Lorraine Brunt said she was concerned about the significant risk posed to the waterway and the state of the property.

“The property is a mess and doesn’t create good neighbourly relations,” she said.

“Landowners must have respect and knowledge to control weeds.”

Though the proponents are from Melbourne, they plan to move to Wild Dog Valley to maintain the farm.

“The uncertainty of the last two years around this application has made it difficult to know what lay ahead, and how much time and energy to invest in upkeep and maintenance,” proponent and eco-psychotherapist Sean O’Carroll said.

“Now that we have some certainty, we will be implementing a very intensive weeding regime, along with widespread improvements.

Watch this space. The approval of this application will greatly support our capacity to maintain the farm.

The developers will now set about planning to implement the ideas they have worked on for the last two years, since the application was initially crafted.

“We are feeling relieved, delighted, vindicated, and enthusiastic about moving forward and bringing a living example of sustainable farming principles in South

Gippsland,” Mr O’Carroll said.

“There are many positives to consider, both culturally and environmentally.

Keeping cattle off the block for the last seven years has already created something of a wildlife haven.

“We have a great many koalas, wallabies, wombats, possums, ducks, parrots echidnas, and a thriving colony of giant earthworms.”

The proponents also hope to bring diversity to the district.

“We are well connected to extensive communities of environmentalists, permaculture practitioners, therapists, and artists. We are also well connected to schools and colleges, and see opportunities to educate the young about a better relationship with the environment,” Mr O’Carroll said.

Mr O’Carroll said he intends to invite others to share the experience at Wild Dog Valley.

“Our guests arrive in the valley and exhale deeply.

They feel welcomed by us and by the land itself. Wild Dog Valley is a special place in the hearts of many Melbournians. It’s incredibly special,” Mr O’Carroll said.

“We plan to invite others to share in the experience of walking gently on the earth, working on a small scale intensive permaculture farm, and gaining insight into how humanity can live more harmoniously with the other creatures and plants that share this home planet with us.”

Serene location: ecopsychotherapist Sean O’Carroll said Wild Dog Valley is the perfect place to explore sustainable farming principles in South Gippsland. A notice of decision to grant a permit was issued to the host farm proponents at South Gippsland Shire Council’s meeting on Wednesday, July 22.

Car goes up in flames A YOUNG Leongatha man escaped with his life after his car burst into flames while on his way to work early last Friday morning, July 24 at approximately three o’clock.

The man was driving along the Nerrena Road when he apparently had to dodge a kangaroo on the road.

The car hit a tree and was spun around, stopping in the middle of the road.

The man went to the nearest house to call for help and fortunately came across Butch McGannon who was up and getting ready for work.

“I drove the man down to the roadside to check on the condition of the car but when we got there the car was engulfed in flames,” Mr McGannon said.

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Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding CONGRATULATIONS to the finalists that have been announced for the Gippsland Business Awards for 2015.

Top Aussie dancers: from left, Morgan Bolam, Jonti Westaway, Morgan Mitchelson and Sioban Cooper all smiles back at Lisa Pellin Dancers studio after their win at the Australian Teachers of Dance Australasian Energertiks Scholarships.

Australasian dance domination LISA Pellin Dancers conquered centre stage at the Australian Teachers of Dance Australasian Energertiks Scholarships on Friday, July 17.

Students from the Leongatha dance school travelled to perform at the prestigious competition held at the Clocktower Centre in Melbourne after having qualified with impeccable scores at the state-level competition.

LPD principal, Lisa Pellin says it was a fantastic achievement for her students to have qualified to compete at state-level, let alone the Australasian competition.

“This in itself was a great

achievement and our results were very impressive,” Mrs Pellin said.

For students to qualify for the Australasian Scholarships they had to achieve extremely high marks in their classical ballet examinations, assessed by a nationally credited external examiner.

“We’ve managed to forge an excellent reputation in both the Victorian and Australasian Scholarships and our list of successful candidates is continually growing,” Mrs Pellin said.

Dancers Siobhan Cooper, Morgan Mitchelson, Jonti Westaway and Morgan Bolam represented LPD at the scholarships. All students placed in their various divisions, adding to

the impressive trophy collection at LPD studio.

Sioban Cooper received the sub junior encouragement award, Morgan Mitchelson placed first in the junior ballet section, Morgan Bolam placed fourth in senior ballet and Jonti Westaway received a summer school scholarship.

Alumni students currently studying full time at Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School also received honours on the day.

Claudia Bolam came second in the esteemed Justine Summers Awards award and alumnus Lucy Hogan received an Australian Teachers of Dance bursary.

It is always pleasing to see the variety of businesses that apply and are recognised for their achievements and leadership in their respective industries. In particular the South Gippsland entrants - Lucy May’s Café in Korumburra, M and S CNC Machining in Leongatha, Prom Country Cheese in Moyarra and Toora Tourist Park. I wish you all the best with the awards. The winners will be announced at the awards dinner on Friday, August 28.

As one of the key food producing areas of Australia, Council welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s $4 billion Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.

It provides a positive direction for what is our region’s key economic driver. It aims to create fairer competition, reduce regulation, build new infrastructure and strengthen the approach to drought management. Also promoted is the use of advanced technologies and practices to “farm smarter” and improve access to premium international markets. Council will be advocating on behalf of our farming community to take advantage of the initiatives in the paper.

Advocacy continues to be a popular subject at the moment, but what does it mean or even achieve? Council has made many representations on behalf of the community during the last few years and will continue to do so, on many important issues. We would like to think our success rate in attracting state and federal funding for our priority projects has been good, especially compared to many other similar sized councils, but we also know that it is not just about the big ticket items. It is also about getting the basics right and meeting people’s expectations. We might attract millions of dollars for funding a children’s centre or key tourism projects, but if the potholes in the main road keeps reappearing, people question

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what is more important. It really is a balancing act trying to deliver these services and plan for our future.

Another example is the condition of the sealed road network, in particular roads managed by VicRoads, which has drawn overwhelming complaints from road users. We have tried to build greater awareness of their condition, who is responsible and seek urgent funding through the State Government. In the last few years, millions of dollars have been provided by the State Government to VicRoads to repair problem areas of the South Gippsland Highway and many other state managed roads. Much of this is due to Council lobbying for action.

Although our Community Satisfaction Survey results have shown a drop in this area, we know it is reflecting the frustration road users have, regardless of who is responsible.

We believe our representations are having an impact, even though it may not beas much as we want, every bit counts and is appreciated.

I want to thank Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the Hon. Luke Donnellan MP committing major funding to repair unsafe and deteriorating roads in our Shire, in particular the South Gippsland Highway at Ruby with road resurfacing as part of the Road Surface Replacement Program.

Lastly, I wanted to acknowledge a few members of staff who are well known in our community and who are leaving us. It was nice to see a recent article about Jeannie Hicks who has been with Council for the best part of two decades and will be hard to replace. Thank you Jeannie - I wish you all the very best in retirement. Also, Christian Stefani, who has been with us for nine years and is leaving to work with our friends at Bass Coast. A hard working and considerate person, who has always placed the community first. Thank you for being yourself and good luck with your new role.

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Lifeline for pools

By Tayla Kershaw POOL supporters are breathing a sigh of relief with the promise local outdoor pools will remain open.

Public consultations and online forums have proven to South Gippsland Shire Council pools are important to local communities.

Council moved to adopt a new aquatic strategy for the next five years and will continue to work alongside pool support groups.

“Overall, this document is very positive and shows council is looking to commit to supporting the pools,” Mirboo North pool committee president Fred Couper said.

“We are very happy and we will wait and see what happens in the next year and how attendance looks. Council has finally come through and we are happy where we are.”

President of the Foster pool committee Ian Lyon said the committee is pleased the community no longer has ongoing uncertainty about the future of the pool.

“Ratepayers want the pool retained. Maintenance and operation is a justified use of ratepayers’ money,” he said.

“The new strategy is reasonable and an advancement on the previous strategy. The fact council offices have recognised and accepted pools are highly regarded by the local community is very welcomed.”

Cr Don Hill said there were a few issues with the proposed pool strategy.

He believed a level playing field should be set for Foster, Mirboo North and Poowong pools with a trigger of 4000 attendees.

The trigger points refer to the level of attendance based on a 20 per cent increase of the last five year average.

“Changing the trigger points from the original values to the average of the last five years will favour Korumburra, Foster and Poowong pools but will penalise Mirboo North,” he said.

“Mirboo North could have more attendees but will still be the one to face council. It’s hardly fair and reasonable; a cost to council and a stress on the community.”

Cr Hill’s motion of dissent was lost but the outcome of the meeting remained positive.

Council also moved for section 86 committees to be revoked.

“Section 86 committees were established a long time ago to manage outdoor pools,” council’s manager of community strengthening Ned Dennis said.

“Now pools are managed by contact and we don’t community committees. However, volunteers donating their time are still vital for the pools.”

The Poowong pool revoked its committee a few years ago and has been achieved success under the management of council and its contractor.

“Contractors manage the overall performance.

Last summer, the contractors managed to open the pool every day we experienced high temperatures,” Mr Dennis said.

Mr Couper said the Mirboo North’s section 86 committee will be absorbed into the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool Group, which will be actively working to build a positive relationship with its contractor the YMCA. “This will help to ensure our pool is running better and hopefully we will be looking at managing our opening hours,” he said.

“Coming down to 25 degrees would be a step in the right direction. It would certainly offer more flexibility.”

Council is considering lowering the temperature prerequisite for opening outdoor pools.

“Despite temperature restrictions, pools were able to retain flexibility last summer and even opened on short notice if temperatures climbed during the day,” Mr Dennis said.

“We are considering a few more things of that nature to introduce next summer.”

Mr Dennis said the endorsement of pools from the community is clear.

“The OurSay forum certainly reminded council about how much the community cares about the pools,” he said.

“We receive feedback throughout the year and the message is very strong.”

All good: Laura Higgins, left, and Courtney Lever toast a successful Christmas in July event.

Early present for Parrots LEONGATHA Football Netball Club enjoyed a fantastic Christmas in July function at the clubrooms on Saturday night.

Organised by the netball division, particularly Laura Higgins, the night included a dance off won by Zac Vernon and a lip sync contest won by Taylah Staples.

There were even a couple of Santas, one being Tim McGrath and the other Zac Vernon, while most dressed up for the occasion.

A DJ made sure there was plenty of good music to dance the night away.

Well done netballers: celebrating a great night were, from left, Jacquie Smith, Maddison Kerr, Courtney Lever, Meg Rosser, Santa (Tim McGrath), Laura Higgins, Ali Rock, Amelia McCarthy and, front Nicola Marriott.

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Student learning grows at St Jo’s

By Stuart Biggins ALL 113 St Joseph’s Korumburra students had a hand in planting out 500 plants indigenous to the area to mark National Tree Planting Day on Friday, July 24.

Tree army: with trees provided by Korumburra Landcare, students at St Joseph’s Primary School in Korumburra marked National Tree Planting Day, watched over by, back row from left, Dave Bateman the West Gippsland Landcare coordinator, Sarah Donohue school parent and organiser of St Joseph’s involvement, acting principal Kate Dourley and Bunnings Wonthaggi community involvement activities organiser David Tessari, middle row from left, Cameron Dourley, Isabelle Ferrone, Jack Parker, Mia Francis and Emilia Auddino, front row from left, Anissa Condoluci, Taylor Gollop, Milli Mackay and Lily Richardson.

The revegetated area was an unused and overgrown area at the rear of the school which required a good deal of prior preparation by students and parents.

The newly revegetated area will be used for outside classes and play while the actual tree planting taught the students about care and preservation of the environment as well as connecting with nature.

“It’s great fun,” said Jack Parker as he prepared to plant a shrub under the watchful eye of West Gippsland Landcare’s

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.

opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made.

The closing date for submissions is Monday 31 August 2015. A submission must be sent to South Gippsland Shire Council, ATT: Nick Edwards, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Victoria, 3953

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.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL LAND South Gippsland Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) that it intends to sell its land described below.

The land is: Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 710334L, Mount Best Tin Mine Road, Toora North and being an area of 3.961ha. The plan below shows the land to be sold. A copy of the Plan can be inspected at Council's offices by contacting Chris Van Der Ark, Manager Property on 5662 9391.

Dave Bateman.

Twelve school chickens will find themselves kept within the area and it is hoped once the various plants grow birds and other wildlife will be attracted back into the area.

Dave Bateman from West Gippsland Landcare helped organise the 500 plants, donated to the school by Korumburra Landcare.

Knights Toyota Leongatha donated tree guards, T-shirts and catered for the hungry appetites worked by tree planting with a sausage sizzle.

Eco Projects Australia is providing mulch.

A grant of $5000 from The Andrews Foundation will go towards completing the project with outdoor tables, a bush cave, a water tank and watering system and some fruit trees.

the Act must do so on or before 25 August 2015.

All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, and can be hand delivered to Council's Office at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha or posted to the following address: The Chief Executive Officer South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 Leongatha VIC 3953 Copies of submissions (including submitters' names and addresses) will be made available at the Council or Special Committee at which submissions are considered and council is required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of 12 months after the submission is made.

Any person requesting to be heard in support of his or her submission is entitled to be heard before Council (or a Committee established by Council for this purpose) or be represented by a person acting on his or her behalf, and will be notified of the time and date of the hearing.

Tim Tamlin Chief Executive Officer ROAD DISCONTINUANCE PART OF FLINDERS STREET - KORUMBURRA Pursuant to Schedule 10 Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989 the South Gippsland Shire Council at its ordinary meeting held on 22 July 2015, approved the discontinuance of the 1,809m² section, part of Flinders Street, Korumburra, shown hatched on the plan below and that the land from the road be transferred to the Crown.

SECTION 86 COMMITTEE AGM NOTICES Foster Stockyard Gallery Tuesday 11 August, 7.00pm at Stockyard Gallery Mirboo North Shire Hall Monday 10 August, 7.30 pm in the Supper Room of the Hall NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT C65 The South Gippsland Shire Council has prepared Amendment C65 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme.

The land affected by the Amendment is 77 Gibson Street (L1 PS404151C, Part L2 PS330446R, L1 PS330446R and L2 PS404151C), approximately 60 hectares.

The Amendment proposes to ? Rezone part of 77 Gibson Street, (L1 PS404151C, 12ha) from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone. ? Applies a Development Plan Overlay to 77 Gibson Street, specifically lots; ? L1 PS404151C (12ha), ? L2 PS404151C (28.3ha), ? L1 PS330446R (0.8ha), ? Part L2 PS330446R (17.2ha). ? Remove Environmental Significance Overlay 5 (Erosion) from the proposed DPO area and ? Remove Environmental Significance Overlay 6 (Flooding) from the proposed DPO area You may inspect the Amendment, any documents that support the Amendment and the Explanatory Report about the Amendment, free of charge, at the following locations: ? During office hours, at the office of the planning authority, South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street Leongatha ? Council's web page www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au ? At the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection .

Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter's name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or

The proposal is that the land be sold by private treaty to the adjoining landowner at 205 Mount Best Tin Mine Road, Toora North.

The principal terms of the Contract of Sale will be:1. A purchase price to be negotiated but not less than that determined upon advice from Council's Valuer.

2. Payment of a deposit of 10% of the price on exchange of Contracts.

3. A requirement to consolidate the title to the land with the title to the adjoining property.

4. Settlement will take place 14 days after registration of the Plan of Subdivision at the Land Registry.

A person may make a submission on the proposal.

Any person proposing to make a submission under section 223 of

9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4)

Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong East/ Nyora/ Loch/ Venus Bay/ Pound Ck/ Koonwarra Vegetation Maintenance: Poowong East/ Nyora/ Loch/ Venus Bay/ Pound Ck/ Koonwarra/ Beanhams Rd, Wonga/ Clear Ck Valley Rd, Mirboo/ Berrys Ck Rd & Boorool Rd, Berrys Ck Resheets: Todds Rd, Stony Ck & Boys Rd, Fish Ck Drainage Works: Millars & McCaughans Rd, Pound Ck & Masons Rd, Tarwin Lower Roadside Slashing: Grand Ridge Rd, Hallston area Culvert Maintenance: Wisdoms Rd, Pound Ck Public Toilet Construction: Yanakie, Toora & Fish Ck Tree Removal: Turner St, Leongatha Weather Permitting

Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 9

Park management questioned MANAGEMENT of the Yanakie Caravan Park is back under the spotlight.

Former manager Tony Holgate is frustrated by what he claims is poor management by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Council took over the park 18 months ago, with the aim to improve the safety and compliance and ageing infrastructure.

During this time, council claimed it has faced a number of challenges including the location of underground assets, inappropriate electricity cabling, capacity of septic systems, condition and hygiene of water tanks and drinking water, amount of LP gas on site, age of hot water service, condition of onsite private dwellings, condition of vegetation and the proximity of trees to dwellings.

However, Mr Holgate believes council had another motive in mind.

“Council took over the park for one reason only,” Mr Holgate said.

“They thought they could make a whole lot more money than the $100,000 they were receiving annually at the time for rent. This was stated clearly at the time the council took over the park. Council and its councillors were all patting themselves on the back about what a financial windfall the park was going to be for council.”

Lack of maintenance: from left, former manager of the Yanakie Caravan Park Tony Holgate and Derek Scully claim the caravan park has been mismanaged since it was taken over by South Gippsland Shire Council 18 months ago.

Mr Holgate said council operated the park with four less cabins and a cottage than previous management in its first season, which would’ve resulted in a significant income drop.

Mr Holgate also pointed out council’s plans to refurbish the playground was still on the backburner.

“All council did was spread $500 worth of woodchips on the ground.

POLICE BRIEFS

South Gippsland Shire briefs Road closed COUNCIL voted to close part of Flinders Street, Korumburra, at its recent meeting.

Cr Robert Newton said the road closure would have no impact on access to the area.

“It is not a large residential area. The road was designed to suit some of the block, but an anomaly opened up and it encroached on Government Road,” he said.

“I can’t see a reason not to close the road. I can’t see a reason not to tidy this issue and move on.”

The road is not required for public traffic and will be transferred to the Crown.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said the discontinued road is no less than an acre and will not become an expansion for Burra Foods.

Despite this, some Korumburra residents believe the road should remain open.

CSG on hold CR Andrew McEwen raised a recommendation to conduct coal seam gas (CSG) consultation as a matter of

urgency.

The recommendation suggested council use the OurSay platform to consult the public on their views of CSG and present a report at the September meeting.

As council was unaware of the matter, Cr Jim Fawcett was unsupportive of the urgent motion.

“This is the first time council has seen this item and we were given three opportunities to discuss the agenda,” he said.

“I don’t believe the timing is urgent and it feels a bit premature.”

Cr Don Hill said council has a parliamentary requirement and a timeframe to gain information from the public.

“A huge number of people are against CSG and I urge we do right by the community,” he said.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said CSG is a significant concern in the community and insisted the business was urgent.

Both deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Cr Robert Newton said they were against CSG but

needed the recommendation to be more specific.

Cr McEwen said it was important the consultation happen in August.

“This is an opportunity for the community to have their say. This is the biggest advocacy issue in South Gippsland. This is about protecting the community,” he said.

The motion was lost.

Hall praise CR Robert Newton attended the Koonwarra AGM recently.

He said the Koonwarra hall is a true credit to the residents and it will soon be up to the young people in the town to carry it on.

According to Cr Newton, the Koonwarra hall is one of the most well used halls in the shire.

Road responsibility LEONGATHA resident Paul Norton asked council if it intended to take responsibility of Leongatha’s Bair and Long Street.

Council said the change in responsibility from VicRoads would occur after

the Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route is completed.

It would be achieved through the road declaration process initiated by VicRoads.

Bypass saves Bair Street LEONGATHA resident Paul Norton asked council if trucks would be able to transverse to or from Bass Highway and Anderson Street via Bair Street.

Council said trucks will still be able to access Bair Street as some will require entry to this part of town to make deliveries to businesses within the CBD. After extensive consultation and research, over half of the heavy vehicles travel between Anderson Street along Bair Street and through to Koonwarra Road. The dedicated Leongatha heavy vehicle bypass will remove the majority of these trucks from Bair Street, making the street safer for the community.

Heavy vehicles drivers and truck companies will be encouraged to use the alternate route.

Drink spiking warning Off to Beijing POLICE urge the public to be vigilant of drink spiking.

Wonthaggi Police’s Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson said there have been no reports of drink spiking recently, but is adamant preventative measures should be taken.

“Unless you saw your drink opened and have taken possession right away, do not accept a drink from anyone,” Senior Sergeant Gibson said.

“Never accept a drink from anyone you don’t know or trust, irrespective of how nice they seem,” he said.

“It is illegal to put drugs or alcohol in someone’s drink.

“The effects can vary but commonly the victim suffers from drowsiness and memory loss.”

If the drink tastes funny, Senior Sergeant Gibson urges people to assume something is wrong with it and stop drinking it right away.

“If you start to feel unwell seek help from a responsible person, if necessary, ask for an ambulance or contact the police,” he said.

If you have any information in relation to drink spiking, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local police.

Previous management did this on an annual basis as part of normal maintenance. This is not refurbishing the playground,” he said.

“If our lease had been renewed,

a new playground costing approximately $90,000 would have been built by now.”

Council said the playground has been identified in the current budget.

Mr Holgate was also outraged by the lack of health and safety maintenance.

“I could go on and on about the mismanagement, from the filthy toilet blocks to the way the staff talk to their customers,” he said.

“If the annuals are happy with the way council is running the park, why are they leaving in droves?”

A council spokesperson said council understands the takeover of the caravan park has been difficult for annual site holders, especially as there has been an unpopular requirement to bring the caravan park into a compliant and safe condition, however this is unavoidable.

Meanwhile, Mr Holgate feels his name has been tarnished in the industry.

“The fact is there is no hard evidence because council at no stage expressed any concerns whatsoever about the way the park was being run,” he said.

“Council inspected the park yearly and no adverse comments were ever raised, not once, not ever. Council is simply trying to get itself out of a hole it has dug itself.

CURRENT Commonweath Games gold medallist in the high jump, Eleanor Patterson, is in fine form after jumping 1.94 metres on the weekend, just three centimetres under her best of 1.97 metres.

She is now off to her first World Championships in Beijing next month.

The World Championships will feature the best of the best according to South Coast Athletics committee member Tim Crosby.

“It’s as big as the Olympics. While Eleanor and her coach David Green have their eyes on the Olympics in Rio in 2016, there are some major steps to get through and they’ll be focussing on them,” Mr Crosby told The Star.

After the World Championships focus will turn to the domestic season, the Australian Championships around April 2016 and then, all going well, selection to the Olympics in Rio from August 5-21, 2016.

Victim becomes offender A MAN suffering injuries attended Korumburra Police Station at approximately 5.10pm on Sunday, July 26.

The man was in an intoxicated state when he attended the station to report an alleged assault which occurred earlier that day.

When asked to leave the station to smoke his cigarette the man became verbally aggressive towards a police member and refused to leave.

Upon being escorted from the station, the man grabbed hold of the member’s firearm and tried to take control of it. When unsuccessful the male made serious threats towards police.

The male was arrested and lodged in cells before being sent to Warragul Hospital for medical treatment for injuries sustained earlier that day.

The 31 year old Korumburra man will be summonsed to appear in court for assaulting and threatening police.

Bowls break in INVERLOCH police responded to an attempted break in at Korumburra Bowls Club on Monday, July 27.

The offender/s attempted to gain entry by scratching into the glass next to the lock of a door.

No entry was gained and police are investigating further.

Residential assault POLICE responded to an assault on a 32 year old male in Korumburra on Sunday, July 26.

The incident occurred on a Korumburra residential property where the victim

and offender were involved in a dispute.

The victim sustained injuries and required medical treatment. Both parties were known to each other.

The offender has been interviewed by police and awaits charges.

Boat and trailer theft A MIRBOO North man was in for a nasty shock when he heard noise outside his Grand Ridge West Property last week.

On Tuesday, July 21 at approximately midnight the man opened his door to investigate the cause of the noise. The man witnessed his boat and trailer being driven off heading east towards Mirboo North CBD. Offenders took the 5 metre white Quintrex Coastmaster boat, serial number 33433 with registration number DH721 printed on the side. The boat also bares a distinctive Coastmaster sticker of a man catching a marlin fish. The boat has a 60hp outboard Mariner engine on the back of it.

The Dunbier trailer is galvanised and has a registration number V21443.

Both the trailer and boat were left on the man’s nature strip on his property.

The trailer and boat have a combined value of approximately $11,000.

Mirboo North Police are keen to speak to anyone who has any information regarding the theft.

A trail of trailer thefts SINCE January 1, 2015, there has been over $169,000 worth of trailers stolen in the Bass Coast, Latrobe and Baw Baw. The thefts range from boat trailers, bobcat trailers to small 6x4 box trailers.

There does not appear to be a pattern with the thefts.

Police suspect the trend to be opportunistic thefts from vacant blocks, rural properties and unsecured trailers on view to the street.

There was over $27,000 worth of trailers stolen in Bass Coast and $45,000 in Latrobe.

Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for any information into what they believe could be a group organised offenders.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Transport for thieves POLICE are urging farmers to secure equipment when it is not being used following a string of ride on mower and quad bike thefts in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas.

Police believe offenders in a majority of cases are stealing trailers in order to transport stolen property from the scene.

Red-handed hoon WONTHAGGI police nabbed an unsuspecting hoon on Sunday, July 26 during observations at Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road and Glen Alvie Road near Lance Creek around 5pm.

Police were patrolling stop sign compliance at the intersection when a 20 year old Leongatha man came to a stop at the stop sign.

The male was driving a red Holden ute with a female passenger when he proceeded to enter the intersection and complete two donuts in view of police.

The offender’s vehicle will be impounded for 30 days and the man will receive a fine of $1165 with summons to appear in court for driving offences.

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Column 7 INVERLOCH Probus’ Knitting group provides a very large range of knitted items to Mission Without Borders. On Tuesday, August 4, the Victorian coordinator of Mission Without Borders, Jennifer Haines, will be speaking to the group. Mission Without Broders is an organisation that provides aid in many forms to several of the poorer Eastern European countries.

WANT to help in the fight against cancer? The South Gippsland Relay for Life is on again in March, 2016 and the group is currently forming an organising committee to run the event.

No experience is necessary – all you need is the desire to help raise funds to beat this disease. Each year 186 people in the South Gippsland Shire are diagnosed with cancer and the Relay For Life raises valuable funds for research, support and prevention. Please come along to its first meeting on Wednesday, August 12 from 7pm at the Oberon Room, Fish Creek Hotel to hear more. If you have any questions before the night, please feel free to contact Irene Gale on

For adoption

0428 391 495 or irenebrad@dcsi.net.au PHILLIP Island Camera Club (PICC) will host the fifth annual Gippsland interclub photographic exhibition. Six Gippsland Camera Clubs have been participating in this annual competition since 2011.

This year it is PICC’s turn to host the photography exhibition, held next month August 2 and 29, also incorporating World Photography Day on August 19. The exhibition will be held at ‘The Gallery’, Coal Creek Heritage Park, Korumburra.

MIRBOO and District Historical Society members are looking forward to its guest speaker this year on the subject of Anzac Centenary Celebrations at Gallipoli and invite you to visit its rooms and join them on August 5 at 1pm, upstairs at the Shire Hall. The guest speaker this year is Neil Andrews who along with his wife Lyn attended the celebrations of World War 1 at Gallipoli, Turkey after he was lucky enough to be selected by ballot to attend. Everyone interested in listening are invited to come along and support your local historical society.

IN a win for the state’s ratepayers, the release of

Local Snippets

the Municipal Association of Victoria’s annual rates survey shows a drop in the average council rate rise, confirming state government data.

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said the drop in the average rates bill was a sign Victoria’s councils were making progress towards meeting the Andrews Labor Government’s Fair Go Rates cap, beginning in 2016-17. The MAV annual rates survey revealed the average rate increase across Victoria’s 79 councils had dropped to a 10 year low of 3.8 per cent per property – down from last year’s 4.2 per cent average rate rise. The plan comes after an average rate increase of 6 per cent every year, for the past 15 years.

THE CWA in Victoria is growing at the rate of two new members per day. The CWA of Victoria was formed in 1928 for all women, with the main purpose being through community service to improve conditions more especially as they affect the welfare of women and children.

There will be an information session about the CWA with a view to forming an evening branch in Welshpool on Wednesday, August 12 at 7.30pm at the Welshpool Primary School.

Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

JOIN the millions of Australians who are helping to make this year’s Jeans for Genes Day on August 1 the biggest one ever. Supporting Jeans for Genes Day is easy, Just slip on your favourite jeans and donate or buy a badge.

Top of the national class

MADDY Hogan, who won bronze in javelin at the Beijing Olympics, visited the Loch Primary School last week and inspired the students with her story of determination and persistence.

Without one lower arm, her strong message of never giving up and follow your dreams really hit home. Ms Hogan is currently studying Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University.

To unwind she plays the piano.

LOCAL superstar Janie Gordon is shining brighter than ever before having received the highest score in Australia for her Elementary Jazz Dance Exam.

A WORKING bee will be held on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 to bring to reality the long awaited Loch Avenue of Honour. A grant from the State of Victoria through the Veterans Council of Victoria will enable the planting of 20 London plane trees. The holes are already dug and await a community army of volunteers equipped with spades and rakes to complete the project. Enquiries to Howard J Booth 0438 027 205

Janie received an astounding 96 out of 100 score for her exam with the Australian Institute of Theatrical and Ballet Dancing in a syllabus studied by more than 50 dance schools across Australia.

A Year 11 student at Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Janie’s talents will be showcased in the school’s upcoming production of Fame Jr. The production opens Friday, August 14 at Wonthaggi Performing Arts Centre where audiences can see first hand Janie’s talents in both dancing, singing and acting.

Janie has been cast

as Serena Katz, a shy performing arts student.

Though Serena’s timid tendencies should not rub off on Janie, who is no stranger to the stage.

Having performed in the ensemble of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of of Narnia and most recently portraying the lead role of Dainty June in Gypsy where she and fellow cast mates received fantastic reviews. Janie also performed in Wonthaggi Theatre Group’s 13 The Musical.

With four years dance training at Bronwyn Kalos’s school, Care2Dance, Janie is two exams shy of a teaching qualification in jazz.

Tickets are currently on sale for Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s production of Fame Jr, running August 14 and 15. Tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/142947.

Comedy fun at Meeniyan MEENIYAN and Stony Creek CFA held a comedy night fundraiser last Friday, July 24 at the Meeniyan Hall.

This was the first time the brigade had organised an event like this.

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It was a very entertaining evening with a lot of sore throats the next day from laughing so much.

There were great raffles with items being provided from local traders.

Bright and colourful: Chloe Adkins, Daphne Van Hoorn, Claudia Bolam, Maddy Krausz and Ruby Adkins from Lisa Pellin Dancers were stand outs at last year’s eisteddfod.

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Dance dux: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Care2Dance student Janie Gordon received the highest mark in Australia for her recent Elementary Jazz Dance Exam.

IT only took a week and a half for The Great Southern Star Eisteddfod to fill the program this year.

The three day event has been booked out, with organisers forced to knock back entries.

President of the executive committee Nella Mitchel-

son says while the event has received vast interest, it’s a shame to see budding performers turned away.

“We actually had to send entries back, we just couldn’t fit any more in,” Mrs Mitchelson said.

This year marks the fifth annual eisteddfod to be held at Mesley Hall in Leongatha.

Running from August 7 to 9, the eisteddfod will see students from all over Gippsland and Melbourne congregate to compete with routines in various categories.

The eisteddfod offers young dancers an opportunity to hone their skills, with an adjudicator and accompanied scribe providing valuable feedback to all entrants.

“We have a good, strong committee that organised the

event with so many local businesses sponsoring us,” Mrs Mitchelson said.

The Great Southern Star is the major sponsor and other local businesses have provided awards with Creative Victoria offering grant funding and Mirboo North Bendigo Bank providing awards for Rising Star Award and Best Troupe Award.

Not only does the eisteddfod offer dancers an opportunity to compete, but selected competitors are awarded scholarships to summer school workshops at Australia’s leading dance facilities, including the Australian Ballet, National Theatre Ballet School and Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance providing summer tuition scholarships.

A night of laughs: from left, Big Al and Anthony Lamond (performers), Mark Harbert, Charlie Young, Justin Griffin (organiser) and the “Old Fella” himself.

One act festival for FAMDA FAMDA is about to stage its 15th one act play festival from August 7-9 at the Foster Arts Centre with more than 30 plays on stage over the weekend.

Locals are invited to make the most of the chance to sample some (or even all!) of the diverse variety of plays on offer at this friendly festival complete with good company, good heating and good old fashioned hospitality.

A One Act Play Festival is a little like a film festival. It provides the op-

portunity to see a huge variety of plays in a competition where each play is staged only once.

Plays vary in length from 15 to 45 minutes and give a great showcase of what theatre companies across Victoria are producing.

Tickets will be on sale at the door prior to each session and between the individual plays.

FAMDA members have organised dinner for those wanting a quick and tasty meal on Saturday between the afternoon and evening session.

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OPINIONS

Worried for Stony Creek

I HAVE been a member of the Stony Creek Racing Club for 26 years , and like all members and friends of Stony Creek, I am very concerned Country Racing Victoria plans to reduce our meetings from five to not many and cut out the training facility costs in 2016- 17.

I realise the new racing complex at Pakenham with its 40 plus meetings would have an adverse effect on Stony Creek, however between December to April with the large numbers of visitors to South Gippsland, Stony Creek offers a wonderful venue for holiday makers. It also generates revenue for local businesses and the Leongatha Golf Club that runs

the betting ring bar. People book sponsorship marquees which include wine cheese and food and produce from South Gippsland businesses.

Ladies’ day, children’s day, fashions on the field on cup day and other themes encourage people further to attend. If Stony Creek is closed by CRV our nearest TAB meeting would be Cranbourne, Pakenham, Moe or Sale which are quite a distance from Stony Creek. Our current membership is about 200 members. It would be nice to double this figure and CRV might look at Stony Creek’s future more favourably.

Hopefully our local South Gippsland member Danny O’Brien will support the club on these issues.

Kevin Scott, Inverloch.

E D I T O R I A L Shire - get onto it!

COUNCIL appears to be in denial about the availability of industrial land in Leongatha.

While businessman such as Brenton Williams is happy to talk about the problems there are many others we can’t name as they ask for anonymity because they fear repercussions.

Some have projects held up in planning while others face legal battles with the shire for seemingly doing business in the inappropriate area.

Instead of saying there is no problem the Shire should be bending over backwards to try and open up business in all sectors; whether it be industrial, commercial or retail.

Much of the land available now is on a steep hill with very little flat land with exposure left.

Mr Williams said the Bass Coast shire seems to welcome business with open arms but in South Gippsland applications seem to get stymied in vast amounts of red tape.

Many claim how tough it is to do business in this shire and despite years of frustration; it continues to happen again and again.

The Leongatha Industrial Estate is a great concept and was initiated by a great former councillor in the late Bryan Cusack.

What we need now is to further develop this area and expand it.

The shire needs to make a decision on the equestrian land and what it proposes for it. The shire also needs to consider how the industrial land can be extended beyond where it is now.

If you have had any problems getting things through with the Shire The Star would like to hear from you.

Letters to the Editor

Easy solution

Taking flight

RE: Not our fault, Star July 14 page 5.

Mr Seabrook, South Gippsland Council’s director of development service said many people could not distinguish between VicRoads and council’s roads.

I believe most, if not all VicRoads have a red post every kilometre apart with the number that denotes the start of that road.

I believe VicRoads can be contacted by email, mail PO Box 158, Traralgon; phone 1300 360 748 or www.vicroadsvic.com.au Perhaps our South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin could arrange for VicRoads to supply its friendly staff at council reception with a card to be given to people who haven’t distinguished which roads are which.

Paul Norton, Leongatha South.

HOW many potholes could have been filled in South Gippsland roads with the $5000 Bronwyn Bishop spent on her helicopter trip?

Or services given by one of the many charities around the district or funding towards hospitals which allows a few more specialists to visit South Gippsland, reducing locals waiting times?

We all need to tighten the belt hey Joe? Donna Lancaster, Leongatha.

Council loses its way COUNCIL has lost its fair go policy.

Last week council voted on the closure of Flinders Street without even surveying it – incorrect. Data from its own engineers. It’s all there.

Big business gets another free hit.

Burra Foods wins and Flinders Street is closed.

I understand Murray Goulburn up to seven weeks ago did not know of the closure. Yet, Burra Foods has for years had lockable gates at Flinders Street – chemicals, containers, rubbish bins etc. on this land.

Well done shire, another mistake and more to come.

David Amor, Korumburra.

Hear community on CSG IT is positive that five councillors: Kennedy, Hill, Newton and Hutchinson Brooks and Cr McEwen indicated they were strongly opposed to only CSG. Unfortunately only three councillors were prepared to support the urgency motion to consult the community on their views about CSG and fracking prior to council responding.

It was highly disappointing all but Cr Kennedy, Hill and McEwen opposed the urgency motion at Council last week to commence a consultation on CSG with the community.

Councillors Brunt, Davies and Fawcett again remained silent on their attitudes to CSG and fracking, whilst Cr Newton and Cr Hutchinson-Brooks also voted against the motion.

In search of reasons to opposed consulting the community, eight reasons were put up to ignore our community: 1. We can wait until officers report August (What about the community and when will they be consulted?)

2. The urgency motion was poorly

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worded. (An opinion) 3. We weren’t advised beforehand.

(There is no such local government act requirement) 4. We can respond until we have the interim report. (We should be like other councils responding about what we want, not only commenting on the interim report only) 5. It was given to the media. (So is the agenda and it is perfectly legal in a democracy) 6. It’s only for political advantage.

(It’s about being responsive to the community. It’s called democracy.)

7. There probably won’t be any real economic resources. (That is not the point we should’ve been fighting to exempt our high quality agricultural land in a climate secure district) 8. We don’t have the background information to respond. (All councillors were sent copies of terms of reference and background materials a week ago) Council has a policy of engagement, but more often than not it is honoured in its breach. Why are some of our fellow councillors so afraid of consulting the community? Is the real issue that some councillors support CSG? Other councils and communities in food bowls of Hunter Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River and SW Victoria are fighting for their communities for full exemption. While other councils have been in action with their communities, our council is still hiding behind the moratorium, which is the object of the Parliamentary Inquiry. While we continuously in our publications and prognostications praise our farming community, we appear frozen in an old fashioned way of dealing with issues without

being prepared to consult and work together to protect our district from CSG and fracking.

There appears to be an aversion to consult and engage the community. In reality two weeks ago the parliamentary inquiry at its Sale hearings formally requested our council and the community to submit to the review.

No wonder 55% of the community is concerned about council’s poor record of engagement and advocacy role for the community. At the last minute, for fatuous excuses, council has avoided to date the obvious of listening and working with the community, which is indeed council’s own policy.

Council can continue to cocoon itself away from the community and make decisions behind closed door or it can live up to its objective and work with the community. It’s about democracy and collaboration with the community, not trivial excuses and avoidance of the real issue of angst to farmers and the community.

Damage is being done to council’s reputation in the community by councils intransigence is embarrassing and concerning.

You can be assured we will not ignore the community and we will listen to and respond to the community.

While we will be late and half way through the process, we will put up a notice of motion for a consultation in September, one last chance for council to work with its community. The excuses councillors are hiding behind won’t be available to avoid democratic consultations with the community.

Ultimately council has to take a stand to come in rapport with its community or further damage its reputation.

Cr Don Hill Cr Andrew McEwen

VOXPOP! VOX How do you feel about the addition of two extra public holidays?

All eyes on Eleanor ELEANOR Patterson is entering one of the most exciting times of her life.

Having just jumped 1.94 metres on the weekend (her PB is 1.97 metres), she is off to the World Championships in Beijing.

She and her long time coach David Green are under no illusions; it will be tough against the best jumpers in the world.

Stefka Kostadinova is the reigning world record holder in the women’s high jump at 2.09 m, which she jumped during the 1987 World Championships in Athletics in Rome. Her world record is one of the oldest in modern athletics.

The Star and the whole of South Gippsland wish Eleanor well as she jumps against the best next month in China.

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“I think it’s a bit stupid and won’t affect us here in the country.”

Amy Stewart, Leongatha

“I don’t think we need the Grand Final public holiday.”

Stuart Eddy, Leongatha

“There’s not going to be a difference for me as I am retired.

Every day’s a day off!”

Hillary Gerard, Leongatha

“As a store manager, public holidays are only going to make me have to pay extra employee wages, even though the public holidays won’t affect us in the country as much as the people in the city.”

Cassie George, Leongatha

Holidays could hurt businesses LOCAL businesses are up in arms after the Federal Government announced the addition of two annual public holidays on AFL grand final day and Easter Sunday.

Darren McGuinness, owner of Thornton’s Bakery and MLA Danny O’Brien are both concerned the extra public holidays will be a detriment to South Gippsland businesses.

“I don’t open the shop on public holidays, but my land lord isn’t going to take a day off my rent

because my business is shut,” Mr McGuinness said.

“I have to sell a lot of pies to make rent and with everybody headed off on public holidays it won’t be worth staying open.

Who are the government trying to kid?”

Mr O’Brien agreed with Mr

McGuinness’s sentiments.

“This announcement was never going to a good thing for country people. There was no demand for it,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The labour government has used the excuse this will be a benefit to recreation, but is extra leisure time worth loss in produc-

tion? While we all love a day off once in a while, workers can’t get a free lunch.”

The introduction of these extra public holidays could cost Victoria an estimated $900 million a year, with increased wage payments forcing business owners to make costly choice of staying

open or losing a business day.

Grand final and Easter Sunday holidays will see Victoria lead Australia with 13 annual public holidays in comparison the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) average of 12.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 13

Mary MacKillop Finding the right space works advance By work experience Amber BessellBrowne UPGRADES to Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop College’s administration area and a new building to house a trade training centre are well on schedule.

Many students and parents are curious as to what the transformation will look like and when the two

major projects will be successfully completed.

Demolition of the old administration office began late last year, along with the old store rooms and weight lifting rooms to clear the way for the new buildings.

Three new class rooms have also been added to the campus earlier this year for Year 10 and VCE students.

New furniture has been added to several classrooms and the main corridor has seen new carpet installed.

Well underway: upgrades to the administration building are moving forward.

PHONE Rite has devoted itself to upgrading and repairing phones in Leongatha and beyond, so it's only fitting they upgrade into a new store.

The gardens around the school have had a facelift along with the bird and reptile enclosures inside the main corridors and the benches, bins and tables outside have been repainted.

While the construction of the office is still ongoing, administration has moved to a portable room beside the gymnasium, which originally served as a science laboratory.

So far the foundation and frame for both buildings are up and the roof of the trade centre is almost complete.

A new path has been shaped to go around the administration office leading from the junior block down to the bus shelter and main entrance for the office.

The main features of the new administration building will be a reception area, principal and deputy principal’s offices, student services, kitchen and sick bay.

Anthony and Kristie Walls are looking forward to their latest business venture, moving from Lyon Street, Leongatha into a larger shop space at 55 Bair Street from next Monday,August 3 Mr Walls says the move is excellent for Phone Rite as the bigger space will give the business and opportunity to provide a wider array of products.

“We started off doing phone repairs and it got bigger and

bigger,” Mr Walls said.

“Repairs have boomed especially with iPhones and iPads.

We w o r k a l o n g s i d e l o c a l businesses and schools. That ongoing partnership has really helped us to grow.”

Phone Rite currently sells wholesale phone accessories to over 30 businesses across Victoria while offering a variety of services and products to the public in their current shop on Lyon Street.

With increased demand for more products, Mr Walls says he's excited to own his own shop space that will meet the desires of his customers.

“The demand for our products and repairs has grown so much.

We're looking to offer more

services than ever before,” Mr Walls said.

Mr Walls says as of late there have been a number of people enquiring after prepaid and unlocked phones.

“The new shop will mean we can offer more variety. We have taken off well, we want to move with the times and innovate while continuing to offer honest reliability and communication with our customers.”

Mr and Mrs Walls say they are overwhelmed by the support received from Leongatha and surrounding areas and look forward to greeting customers from their own new shop when it opens this Monday.

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Next step for equestrian centre

By Sarah Vella THE development of an exhibition centre at Stony Creek has been boosted by $35,000 allocated in the South Gippsland Shire Council 201516 annual budget.

Council recreation coordinator Ian Murphy said the funding will be used to further investigate the development of the facility.

“The funds will be utilised to review the concept plans and costings previously prepared for the project, determine the preferred management model for the proposed facility and identify the potential economic benefit to the community,” he said.

“The viability of the facility and the potential

economic benefit will be key factors in securing council and external funding support required for construction.”

Mr Murphy said during the 2015-16 financial year council will work in partnership with local equestrian and reserve representatives to test the feasibility of developing a high quality equestrian/ exhibition facility at Stony Creek.

“A report will be prepared for council in the first half of 2016 to consider the external funding opportunities available, the potential community economic benefit and financial support required from council to develop the facility,” he said.

Stony Creek exhibition centre working group members Bev Shandley and Janine Bullock have

High hopes: Janine Bullock, left and Bev Shandley from the Stony Creek exhibition centre working group have been workin with the South Gippsland Shire Council to advance plans for an undercover arena development at Stony Creek. been working with council to develop plans for the facility.

Riverbank rejuvenated THIRTY people got their hands dirty to return a riverbank to bush at Korumburra recently.

Trees go in: joining in the tree planting day at Korumburra were, from left, South Gippsland Water director Joan Liley, Bass Coast Landcare Network’s Geoff Trease, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath and Bass Coast Landcare Network coordinator Kellie Nicholls.

A tree planting day hosted by Landcare transformed the Bena Road site, owned by South Gippsland Water, and was one of the largest revegetation projects ever completed on the Powlett River catchment.

Among the planters were young people from the Green Army, Bass Coast Landcare Network, South Gippsland Water and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath was also on hand to help.

Concept plans have been developed for a large scale facility, focused on

equestrian pursuits however the working group said it will now be done in

stages.

Stage one will involve the construction on a 70 by 35 or 40 metre undercover arena suitable for a huge range of uses, including equestrian.

The working group has proposed to build the arena in the existing parade ring, in the middle of the stalls.

“We chose that position as it is close to the existing facilities and infrastructure. As an exhibition centre, the scope for its usage is huge,” Ms Bullock said.

“We have had a lot of interest from cattle associations and the local community has been really supportive of the development.”

Ms Shandley said the working group completed many hours of research before putting the proposal for the centre before council.

“We went in with as much factual information we could get, so we could answer any questions that came up. It wasn’t easy to get it all,” she said.

Ms Shandley said benefits of regional facilities like the one proposed for Stony Creek are numerous.

“With an undercover area, the opportunities are endless. There is no other public undercover facility in the region,” she said.

“We envisage it as being part of the recreation reserve, with its own committee of management.”

Ms Bullock said the facility is not intended to be used just by the local equestrian club.

“It is not just for the Stony Creek Riding Club or pony club. It will be accessible by everyone, as a public facility,” she said.

Less hours, better outcomes

By Sarah Vella TWENTY six staff members at Inverloch’s Opal Aged Care Seahaven have had their hours reduced as the company aims to improve clinical support and outcomes and deliver better customer service standards.

Opal Aged Care has introduced new rosters nationally.

The key outcome of this national roster is that the ratio of registered nurse (RN) hours to residents is consistent across the Opal network.

Opal Aged Care managing director Gary Barnier said no jobs were lost at Seahaven.

“Twenty six people had their hours reduced and of those 26, we offered all of them different or additional shifts, and two staff decid-

ed they would rather take voluntary redundancy,” he said, “More people have been offered additional hours than those who had hours reduced.”

Mr Barnier said Australians want residential care homes to be more clinically focused.

“In response, we are putting on more RN hours and paying for it by finding savings in hours not spent taking direct care of residents,” he said.

In Victoria, Opal has added an additional 400 hours per fortnight of RN staffing to meet industryleading clinical benchmarks.

“On day shift at Seahaven we have got one personal care worker for every 7.5 residents and one RN for every 20 residents,” Mr Barnier said.

“At night, it goes out to something like one carer for every 20 residents. These are market leading

ratios, the best in the industry.

“These are the same ratios we have in every Opal home in Australia.”

Mr Barnier said the roster changes make the home able to provide better care for its resident with the increased nurse hours.

He said Opal decided to make a change and the bottom line is that this is a good news story.

“It is going to be good for the people of Gippsland,” he said.

Mr Barnier said the success of the new rosters is critical, not only for Opal but the sector as a whole as Australians stay in their own homes longer and come into aged care in a frailer state.

“Opal is focussed on providing the right workforce with adequate RN numbers to meet this demand and is actively recruiting in areas where we need even more staff,” he said.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 15

Exceptional expo CHAIRO Christian School’s Leongatha campus opened its doors last Wednesday night for its first ever annual expo.

Leongatha principal Lisa Dumicich said the expo is a fantastic way for prospective and currently enrolled families to recognise student’s achievements “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the students and the hard work they’ve put in this year. This way parents can see the hands on work the students are doing in class rather than just read a report,” Mrs

Dumicich said.

Display stalls from each subject offered at the campus showcased the work of high-performing students while information stalls offered parents and students the opportunity to discuss subjects with faculty members.

“Our campus caters for students from Prep to 10, we had an VCE information booth for students transferring to our Drouin campus next year as well as booths for prospective families to see the subjects and activities we have on offer,” Mrs Dumicich said.

The robotics club, production team, French

club and woodwork class were just some of the many stalls operating activities for the children.

Faculty members also ran presentations with parents about queries and concerns expressed by parents throughout the year on a range of topics including dyslexia, subject selection and time management.

Federation University also hosted a stand for older students to discuss tertiary opportunities in Gippsland.

“Tonight has been a great success. This is definitely the first of many expo sessions to come,” Mrs Dumicich said.

Expo hits high note: Sophie Lunn and classmate Cassie Piening stand by the ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ school production stand.

Welcome to Chairo: from left, office manager Wendy Watsford and Leongatha principal Lisa Dumicich welcomed guests to the first Chairo Christian School Expo.

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GREAT REASONS

Active market on the coast ALEX Scott and Staff Real Estate in Venus Bay is a family owned and operated business and has been that way for more than 13 years.

Operators Daniel and Sue Lawrie are proud to live in the area their business works to serve.

They are able to deal with sales, holiday rentals as well as permanent rentals in Venus Bay and the surrounding towns of Tarwin Lower and Walkerville.

Mr Lawrie said at the moment, the market is really active.

“Sales of both houses and land are doing well, as is the rental market. We have low vacancy rates at the moment and would happily take

on more properties,” he said.

“Holiday bookings are increasing every year as well.”

Mrs Lawrie said winter is usually a really quiet time, but this year has been different.

“We have been busy since Christmas, which makes it one of the busiest seasons we have had recently,” she said.

Venus Bay is one of the last true coastal villages left in Victoria, which makes it very attractive to both visitors and people looking to move permanently.

“It is the only place within two hours of Melbourne with beautiful beaches plus a river for fishing and other water sports,” Mr Lawrie said.

“As a town, its amenity is also

growing.”

Mr Lawrie said each year; more people come to Venus Bay with the intention of moving to the area permanently.

“It is never going to be a massively built up town, but it may become less seasonal and more of a year round prospect for people, which is great for the prosperity of the town,” he said.

Mrs Lawrie said there is a lot of positivity in the area, with a lot of new people coming to the area, who have not experienced it before.

“Since just before Christmas, there have been more and more new people who are getting excited about the area,” she said.

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Tarwin Lower

Students devour learning THE Tarwin Lower Primary School has a busy term of learning ahead, with plenty of activities and projects planned for the students to experience.

Principal Sharyne Munday said one of the projects is Dairy Australia’s Picasso Cow make-over.

“This is a new initiative to re-engage schools previously involved in Picasso Cows,” she said.

“Our program involves putting a focus on children developing nutrition and food origin knowledge and helping them to establish healthy eating habits for life.”

The program fits with the school’s

curriculum focus on sustainable edible education where the students learn the importance of developing healthy eating habits and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.

“The program is highly interactive and motivational and it encourages the development of ideas and creativity through cooperation and teamwork,” Ms Munday said.

“Our theme for our makeover is unbeatable bones, where we investigate the importance of dairy foods in making our bones strong.”

The school’s SEEDS (Sustainable Edible Education Development for Students) program continues to go from strength to strength.

“Our students continue to work on planting and developing our vegetable gardens along with cooking some wonderful produce,” Ms Munday said.

“Students enjoy a weekly lunch cooked for each other that celebrates healthy eating habits and builds their knowledge of where food comes from.”

Ms Munday said the school is busily preparing for its transition program in term four.

“At Tarwin Lower Primary our new

Green thumbs: the Tarwin Lower Primary School’s SEEDS program encourages the students to learn healthy eating habits. From left, Ozzy, Toby and Aiden love getting their hands dirty in the garden.

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Prep students are supported and made welcome to our school before their start at the beginning of the year,” she said.

“That support continues throughout the year with our buddy programs, which include activities such as buddy reading sessions.”

Tarwin Lower Primary School continues to be an active partner in the Corner Inlet Learning Alliance.

“The schools involved have a strong commitment to working together to improve teaching and learning,” Ms Munday said.

“This year has seen a focus on the development of teacher skills and knowledge in the use of 21st century tools.

“The principals across the alliance of schools have been amazed by the commitment of our teachers to build their understanding of how technology can be used to improve the learning outcomes for our students.”

The Tarwin Lower camps program begins this term with the school sleepover.

Students in Prep and Grade 1 stay at school after dinner, while students in Grades 2 to 6 stay on to sleep over at the school.

This is the first step for many students in building their confidence in being away from home for the night.

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Health centre benefits all SINCE the 1990s, the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre has been supported by local volunteers.

Support: from left, Tarwin Lower Primary School students Josephine and Violet, were participating in the school’s buddy reading sessions last Tuesday.

In 1992 a group of locals with a vision of establishing a health centre banded together to raise funds and lobby the South Gippsland Shire Council and State Government for a local health centre facility.

Being in a rurally isolated area and without available public transport, the towns of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay have greatly benefitted from the locally based health centre for more than 20 years.

A committee of management comprised of local residents has overseen the running of the health centre since its establishment.

This has helped to ensure that the services provided meet the needs of locals.

Volunteers have also staffed reception and cared for the garden and surrounds over the past 23 years.

President of the committee Don Kennedy said,

“Without the assistance and support of local volunteers, the health centre

could not function so effectively.”

In recognition of the

volunteers work, the health centre committee of management is holding a Christ-

mas in July function on July 30 as a token of appreciation to the volunteers.

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Artist eyes biggest show of his life

By Brad Lester YOU would have half expected the dog to take off.

Thought provoking: Venus Bay artist Colin Suggett with Red Dog Stalking, one of the works to form part of a retrospective exhibition to be held at Latrobe Regional Gallery at Morwell from October 3, 2015 until February 14, 2016.

It keeps running and running, but stays in the one spot.

But that’s the way artist Colin Suggett intended.

The mechanical sculpture is the latest work by the distinguished Venus Bay resident who has long brought his insightful takes on the world to the fore through artworks.

The kelpie work was inspired by the grand puppet horse that appeared in the moving stage musical War Horse.

“It’s meant to be that slow stalking action of a dog sneaking up on sheep.

There was a fair bit of trial and error. I call it ‘R and D’,” Suggett said.

The work comprises mesh cloth over a frame, with legs of wood and eyes crafted from fibreglass resin.

“My last dog was a kelpie, exactly like that,” Suggett said.

Red Dog Stalking will appear in the second retrospective exhibition of Suggett’s work at Latrobe Regional Gallery at Morwell from October 3, 2015 until February 14, 2016.

The show will feature works spanning the last 40 years, including the 20 Suggett pieces the gallery owns, as well

as works owned by the Warrnambool Art Gallery and photos of large scale pieces owned by McCelland Gallery and Sculpture Park at Langwarrin.

“It will be the biggest show I’ve done,” Suggett said.

His works are largely commentary about contemporary issues, his perceptive take on events and the media’s presentation of those, as well as matters confronting society.

The Pink Triangle, like much of Suggett’s work, is political. The concept is based on the pink triangle badge Nazis sewed on the clothes of gays in concentration camps.

The triangle is surrounded by a metallic border, with a Nazi design on the base merging into a slick modern border, suggesting changing contemporary attitudes towards gays. In response to society’s fresh outlook, lips on the triangle smile faintly.

Going Down is about a financial crisis. A suited main in a lift represents the corporate world going down while a sunrise hints at visions of an optimistic outlook.

Terrorist attacks – namely the attacks on the Twin Towers - and American influence on the world stage are common themes throughout Suggett’s art. That quintessential American icon, Mickey Mouse, appears as a cactus or

a subject of torture.

The Backpack is a bright orange bag, illuminated by fluorescent light, and is suggestive of a bomb in a backpack exploding at a railway station or airport. Spikes protrude from the bag, implying danger.

“Compared to a lot of other sculptures, my work is much like three-dimensional political cartoons. In some ways, it’s what separates it from other kinds of work,” Suggett said.

“What it does mean is when I have an exhibition, people are entertained by it.”

Colorbond is a commentary on what Suggett sees as Australia’s harsh refugee policy; a refugee’s lips are sewn together, nails indicate a jail, and the shadow of a guard dog bearing teeth instills fear.

“There’s that feeling of looking over a fence and seeing jet planes and not being able to get out,” Suggett said.

Virtual Child is a study of children being overwhelmed and controlled by technology. A child’s face is encased in a concrete virtual reality visor, indicating the child being “caught up in the virtual world” and locked in.

“You just have to develop the skills for the job. A lot of artists just work with one or two materials but I’ve developed skills for the purpose,” Suggett said.

Waste disposal on hold

By Tayla Kershaw THE decision to introduce compulsory kerbside garbage and recycling collection services in Venus Bay has been put on hold until next month.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Kieran Kennedy submitted a notice of rescission in the closed council meeting on Wednesday, June 22, after his motion to defer the decision until 2016 was lost.

“There’s still a lot more work to be done on this motion,” he said.

Cr Kennedy’s motion allowed extra time for council to assess the impact of the removal of rubbish bins from beaches 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Venus Bay has not been serviced by council’s kerbside garbage and recycling collection service and for many years

dumping household waste around public litter bins has caused an issue.

Excess rubbish impacts the visual appearance of the coastal town, and could potentially develop health risks for its residents.

Cr Mohya Davies said the build up of rubbish and rubbish bags around public bins is not a good look for the community.

“This recommendation is a way forward for Venus Bay,” she said.

Many residents have shown responsibility by using the Venus Bay transfer station. However, illegal disposals of household waste continue to cause troubles.

“Whilst I accept there is a lot of household rubbish at the beach, there is no proof it emanated from residents of Venus Bay,” Cr Kennedy said.

“I’m surprised council hasn’t liaised with the real estate agents and rentals.”

Cr Kennedy said the amount of money residents will be charged for the service is extraordinary.

Optional kerbside garbage and recycling collection services have been offered to residents previously. Whilst 190 have opted for the 12 month service and 30 have selected the six month service, more than 1400 do not use the service at all.

Many of these residents are holiday homeowners or seasonal visitors, but others are wary of the cost.

Council moved to introduce a six month kerbside garbage and recycling service from November to April, set an annual charge of $142.80 per property to fund the six month service and a $223.20 charge to fund the 12 month service, and review the effectiveness of the kerbside service.

This will not be put into action unless council choose to reject the notice of rescission at the August meeting.

Rubbish collection: South Gippsland Shire Council has deferred its decision to implement compulsory kerbside garbage and recycling collection services in Venus Bay until the August meeting. Pictured is Venus Bay’s Logan Anderson with a wheelie bin.

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Libraries the places to be

By Brad Lester A RECORD number of people have visited libraries in South Gippsland in the past financial year, defying doomsayers who said the rise of the internet would spell the end of the longstanding community institutions.

Even more digitally savvy young people are turning to libraries in numbers never seen before.

The new Wonthaggi Library has attracted among the biggest crowds of all libraries within the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation.

“People are still coming into libraries and borrowing the printed word and even amongst young people that is certainly the case when you would expect they would be the digital natives,” Mr Murrell said.

“They are still borrowing books like they are going out of fashion.”

The provision of free wifi at libraries, a movie club at Phillip Island library, and video gaming at Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Drouin and Warragul libraries has lured youngsters.

“We’re developing a video gaming strategy to look at what we might need to improve our video gaming service over the next few years and particularly what we can do for girls because a lot of inter-

est is from girls,” Mr Murrell said.

Leongatha Library alone experienced growth of 11 per cent, principal librarian Susan Hanson told the Friends of Leongatha Library annual meeting recently.

“We have had around 60,000 visits, lent out around 90,000 items and had nearly 8000 public PC sessions,” she said.

“We have had more author talks, we have had school holiday activities, run around 20 new mums groups at the invitation of the maternal and child health service and held 11 Lego club sessions.”

In other library statistics: Public use PC sessions within South Gippsland Shire were up by 13 per cent overall from last financial year; Leongatha Library Story Time attendances rose by 30 per cent from the previous year. Leongatha Library Tech Talks within the library increased by 36 per cent from the previous financial year; and Adult and junior program attendances at the Leongatha Library rose by 16 per cent from the previous financial year.

More than 3000 library users attended an event at the Leongatha Library.

Mr Murrell believed libraries remained popular not just for the lure of books, but also because of the diversity of services offered and their suitability as a place to meet friends.

“Some people just come in to read the paper or the latest magazine. Some people come in to write books and we also support businesses that are working

Switched on: Patrick Gillett from Mooloolaba, Queensland, used the wifi service to pay bills at Leongatha Library last Wednesday, while visiting grandparents David and Rene Gillett of Dumbalk. Wifi is another example of how contemporary libraries are offering more than just books. on their business plans,” he said.

“Libraries are vibrant, warm, safe spaces. Everybody can go into a library, whether they are millionaire or a pauper.

We create programs where people can connect with people in the community if they have a common interest.”

In the last five years, the corporation has boosted funding for new programs and the investment is paying off.

Activities have been staged around specific events such as the recent NAIDOC Week.

A new library for Leongatha is

still proposed and now is being considered as part of a broader municipal precinct study being overseen

by South Gippsland Shire Council.

That study is considering a new library as a part of a new complex including council offices.

One card key Photographer makes world cut to 100 libraries WEST Gippsland Regional Library members have long been able to access a huge collection from more than 100 libraries across Victoria as part of the Swift Consortium of libraries.

From July 1, they are able to borrow from any of those libraries with their existing library card.

The new Swift One Card was launched on July 1 and will mean library users can: borrow and return items directly at over 100 libraries across Victoria; have improved access to around 2.5 million items in the combined collections; have only one library card in their wallet; and take care of fees and fines at any library.

West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation membership cards automatically became a Swift One Card.

So no matter where you travel throughout Victoria – whether you are holidaying along the Murray, visiting regional centres, or spending time in the city – library users are sure to find a Swift One Card library nearby.

Milpara news IT’S been busy at Milpara, Korumburra’s Community House.

Anglicare financial service commenced its fortnightly visits last week. They will be back next week, Tuesday, August 4, if you’d like an appointment please call 1800 286 260.

With winter upon us it can be hard to commit to a weekly Painting and Drawing class. So for the next three Tuesdays including August 11 we are having a casual paint and draw session. Bring your own materials, we’ll provide the space. Share you skills and learn from others (no tutor). We are taking names for the Painting and Drawing Class 2 scheduled for Tuesdays, August 18 – September 15.

Office Essentials Package runs over six weeks from August 4, this term it includes Excel and Publisher.

Learn to develop and use spreadsheets using excel and create amazing publications with Publisher.

Our Introduction to Bridge is this Thursday, classes start next week. Also starting next week are Office Essentials, Exploring Art Therapy, Android Tablets and Smart Phones.

In response to our survey earlier in the year, we have a new class Cyber Smart for Families. As they say forewarned is forearmed. This will be hands on class covering user accounts and tracking internet use. The class will be held on Saturday August 15, please let your friends know.

Our quarterly Newcomer Luncheon will be held on August 10. It’s an open invitation to all those new to the area to come meet some friendly locals and learn a little about our community.

Call us on 56552524 for more information.

A FORMER Meeniyan photographer is contesting a major photography competition and needs your vote.

Nick Jeremiah is hoping for success in the Hasselblad Masters Awards with a stunning photo of Whisky Bay at Wilsons Promontory.

“Knowing I was up against some of the world’s top photographers I was certain I wouldn’t make the cut,” he said.

“More than 10,700 images were submitted from over 4000 photographers and only 100 finalists were chosen, with 10 photos for each category.

“Only one photographer can win per category for a total of 10 winners. The winning photographers will be honoured with being a Hasselblad Master of Photography along with other prizes and publications.”

His image, Colourful Coast, was taken at Whisky Bay in August 2014.

“It was taken as part of an assignment for my Diploma of Photo Imaging I’m currently studying. It’s a long exposure during sunset,” he said.

“The tide was coming in which allowed me to get the waves crashing over my feet and tripod. It wasn’t dry, I can tell you that.

“I used a slow shutter speed of five seconds to blur the motion of the water to get a smooth, cloudy look to the water. I consider this my flagship photograph as I use it the most in social media cover photos, print advertising media and other various uses. It’s probably the best photo I’ve taken.”

Mr Jeremiah said winning the award would be the proudest moment of his life.

“I’ll have access to equipment I’ve never had access to before and gain

contacts that I would otherwise only dream to know,” he said.

Born and raised in Leongatha, Mr Jeremiah developed an interest in photography in 2011 after buying his first DSLR camera.

He is now studying a Diploma of Photo Imaging through CATC Design School and lives in Geelong.

To vote, become a Hasselblad member at the Hasselblad website www. hasselblad.com, then visit the Hasselblad Masters page www.hasselblad.com/ inspiration/masters/masters-2016 and vote in the Project//21 category.

“Please vote three stars for my image (the colourful seascape image) then two and one stars for two other images, then click the Cast Vote button,” he said.

Artistic mind: Nick Jeremiah and his portrait that won first prize at the Sandy Point Art Show in 2013.

In the running: Nick Jeremiah’s photo, Colourful Coast, 17mm – f20 – 5” – ISO 100, taken at Whisky Bay, Wilsons Promontory is a finalist in an international photography competition.

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Turkish students on Gallipoli exchange LEONGATHA Secondary College students were treated to a visit from Turkish international exchange students on Thursday, July 14 Beril, Idil, Ayliz, Ece, Ilayda and Doga attend Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi in Turkey, doing their equivalent of year 11.

The girls are in Leongatha visiting their host sisters from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Leongatha Secondary College for a few weeks as part of the Gallipoli Youth Exchange.

Leongatha Secondary College students Maddi Wight, Elly Egan, Gemma Pruin and Lauren Redpath visited their host sisters in Turkey for six weeks earlier in the year as part of the program.

The program sponsored by Rotary Club and RSL is in its fifth year of ex-

change, with students staying at each other’s home as a sign of reconciliation following the horrific events at Gallipoli in WW1.

When asked about their favourite things in Australia, all agreed the native wildlife was a highlight and spoke of their excitement when they saw kangaroos.

Lauren Redpath spoke of her experiences at the LSC assembly.

“It was a truly humbling and unique experience,” she said of her visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Fellow student Elly Egan agreed, citing the visit to the grave of her researched solider as “very moving.”

“We’ve built strong, lasting relationships with our host sisters. It’s been a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Ms Egan said.

The Turkish students return to Moda today.

International sisterhood: (back row) Beril, Idil, Ayliz, Ece, Ilayda and Doga from Turkey with (front row) Leongatha Secondary College exchange students Maddi Wight, Elly Egan, Gemma Pruin and Lauren Redpath.

Councils bat for future GIPPSLAND councils heard of a state-wide push to ensure the viability of rural councils, when mayors and CEOs met in Leongatha recently.

South Gippsland Shire Council hosted the monthly meeting of the Gippsland Local Government Network and among the speakers was a representative of Rural Councils

Victoria.

GLGN chair Cr Peter Neal said smaller councils do not have as many ratepayers to draw on as their city counterparts and with the likelihood of rate capping, councils were concerned about their viability.

Cr Neal said rural councils needed to know the level at which rates would be capped.

“Is it going to be the same in Mel-

bourne as it will be in the regional areas?” the mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council said.

The meeting also received an update about the rollout of the National Broadband Network from NBN Co. A speaker from Regional Development Victoria also spoke about the expansion of the conventional gas network in Gippsland, namely to Lakes Entrance and Orbost.

Heads together: members of the Gippsland Local Government Network (GLGN) met at South Gippsland Shire Council’s chambers recently. Front, from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and East Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Peter Neal, middle, mayor of Wellington Shire Council Cr Carolyn Crossley, Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Paul Buckley, Baw Baw Shire Council CEO Helen Anstis and mayor of Baw Baw Shire Council Debbie Brown, back, East Gippsland Shire Council CEO Gary Gafney, CEO of Latrobe City Council Gary Van Driel, South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin and mayor of Latrobe City Council Cr Dale Harriman.

Tough back in the kitchen The thirty second in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1998: Anything Goes, Run For Your Wife and Wombat Stew CELIA Riley was to be the musical director forAnything Goes in 1998.

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Colin Mitchell was to act as set and design manager.

The first round of auditions for the major musical was successful as far as females went, but left the group well short of the required number of males.

A further round of auditions was held the following week.

People who auditioned were told the show would have a three week season, opening on May 29 at Mesley Hall.

At the March committee meeting, a brief discussion was held on the suggestion Lyric perform The Wind in the Willows in 1999, resulting in a decision to obtain a script for perusal.

A mid March report noted rehearsals for Anything Goes was progressing well and set construction had started.

It was decided Anything Goes would run for 11 performances, including matinees, evening shows and a twilight performance.

News items in local papers begged for help from the public with behind the scenes work.

There was a desperate need for men's 1930s clothing and set painters.

In the end, the opening night of Anything Goes was a unique event, unlike anything Lyric Theatre had staged before.

Stars of the show arrived in vintage cars, witnessed by the audience which was enjoying wine and music prior to the show.

The audience totalled 2375 for the 11 performances.

The dates for the next production Run For Your Wife were confirmed for September 18 and closing on October 2.

The schedule allowed for seven performances and one twilight matinee.

Lyric's annual theatre ball was held on August 1 under the theme “Anything Gold Goes”.

Wonderful display: Colin Mitchell was called back to Leongatha to oversee the construction of sets and costumes for Anything Goes in 1998.

Local band Sophisticated Swing provided the music and 260 people attended.

David Baggallay was praised for directing Run ForYou Life, which received very positive reports.

An audience of 522 people attended and made a profit of $1829.

Wombat Stew, directed by Karen Lawson at the Koonwarra Country Market, was a half hour show, performed twice on Saturday, November 14, and once the following day.

Performances were outdoors in Memorial Park next to Koonwarra Hall.

Following the performance, the actors organised face painting for the children in the audience and added to the entertainment on the weekend by supplying clowns each day.

The event made a profit.

The December meeting revealed plans were advancing well for 1999's production of The Wind in theWillows.

Auditions were held in December, with the production scheduled for Easter.

By Lucy Johnson MELITA Tough is a familiar face from Korumburra South but you may also recognise her from the Channel 10 hit show, Masterchef.

“It’s been quite funny.

Most people treat me the same, they’ll stop for a chat in the street and ask what I’m up to. But there are children I’ve known since they were born who look at me differently now. But I’m still me!” Mrs Tough said.

Having taped the Masterchef television series for eight weeks, Mrs Tough was pegged as a favourite for the season, shocking fans when she was sent home in an elimination round that aired late May. Mrs Tough emphasises the experience was a fantastic opportunity to be mentored by some of her favourite chefs, noting her personal triumph in winning a challenge lead by Maggie Beer.

However Mrs Tough regards her personal growth behind the scenes to be her greatest learning lesson.

“A lot of what I learnt was off camera. It was a sheer pleasure living in a house with 23 other people.

I learnt a lot about myself.

Being older than most of them, it was also an insight into the younger generation,” Mrs Tough said.

Tough at work: Melita Tough expresses her interest in fresh, organic produce and nutritional medicine as part of her plans following Masterchef.

It’s been a couple of months now since her Masterchef experience and Mrs Tough hasn’t taken the opportunity to rest on her laurels.

Mrs Tough manages 20 acres just out of Korumburra with her husband and two children while studying Nutritional Medicine part time.

“I’ve been flat out studying and I have a few things planned coming up,” Mrs Tough said.

Mrs Tough says she looks forward to facilitating a fermentation workshop at Grow Lightly in a couple of weeks with plans also underway to instruct cooking classes at Venus Bay in the

near future.

“I’d like to teach a variety of things. I’m especially interested in offering classes that incorporate my knowledge on nutrition. I’d like to help people make major positive changes in their life by hosting workshops that support those changes.”

Mrs Tough aims to promote a self sustainable lifestyle on her Korumburra property and credits Gippsland for its promotion of organic, local produce.

“I like to shop at Grow Lightly because they support local producers and sell fresh, organic produce to the community. I also shop down at Jjaras in Inverloch

once a week to stock up.”

When asked about what she would bring to the Gippsland food bowl, Mrs Tough returns to her favourite style of cooking.

“Berries grow so well here, they’re my favourite thing to grow, so we’re pretty lucky. I’m very interested in making desserts with them, focusing on local produce.” Mrs Tough said.

With big plans for the future, we’re sure to be hearing a lot more about Mrs Tough in the future.

To book a place at the Grow Lightly Fermentation Workshop, feel free to contact Carmel on 0488 740 557.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 21

Battle at The Nek - August 7, 1915

By Lyn Skillern ONE cannot look at the photographs of the young men who died at The Nek on August 7, 1915 without a feeling of great sadness.

This Gallipoli battle was ill conceived and totally pointless, and seven local men were killed that day. One other died of wounds as a result of the action. The 8th Light Horse was virtually wiped out.

One hundred years on we can at least remember their names and in most cases their faces. We are so fortunate to have photographs of five of the seven A brigade of Light Horse consisting of the 8th, 9th and 10th battalions was sent to Gallipoli as reinforcements because the casualty rate was so high.

They fought as infantry in those rough gullies and on

- a dreadful day for Leongatha

Remembering them: from left, Ernie Barton, Michael Larkin, Oscar Matthies, Robert Beilby and Tom Murray were among the young men from the Leongatha district who were killed at The Nek on August 7, 1915 during World War Two. those ridges.

Those men of the 8th Light Horse were simply young men from rural communities Ernie Barton, aged 30, and Tom Murray, aged 24, were from Buffalo and well known in the community. They enlisted in Meeniyan in November 1914. They were ready for the great adventure.

Robert Beilby, aged 23,

was from Leongatha South and he enlisted in Leongatha very early in the war on August 31, 1914.

Michael Edward Larkin was 25, the son of Michael Larkin of Tarwin Meadows. He enlisted in Casterton where he was working on December 1, 1914. Oscar John Matthies of Koorooman East was 24 when he enlisted in Leongatha on December

8, 1914.

Morton Cakebread, a local boundary rider, was 19 when he enlisted at Broadmeadows in February 1915.

Robert Beilby and Morton Cakebread travelled together to Egypt on HMAT The Star of Victoria. Oscar Matthies and Ernie Barton travelled on HMAT Palermo. Ed Larkin and Tom Murray were

together on HMAT Pera.

Ernie Barton, Tom Murray and another trooper Dick Hobley travelled to Gallipoli on May 16 and saw action there for some time. Ernie and Dick were suffering from dysentery and spent several days in hospital on Lemnos.

Ernie returned to Gallipoli on July 25, just in time for the attack on August 7. Dick Hobley was too

ill and remained in hospital, thus missing the attack. Imagine hearing the news of the loss of your mates. Dick was returned to Egypt and later fought with the Light Horse in Palestine. He was sadly killed in action and buried in the Jerusalem Military Cemetery.

Edward Kneale, aged 22, who grew up in the Leongatha area was in the

14th Battalion. He was also killed in action on August 7 at The Nek. Edwin Tompkins of Meeniyan was in the 8th Battalion. He was seriously wounded on August 7 and transferred to London where he died on August 16.

One very fortunate man was Les Hogan of Mt Eccles who was in the 9th Light Horse. He was lined up ready to go over the top and run towards the Turkish machine guns when the attack was called off.

He became a lieutenant, survived the whole war from 1914 until 1919, returned to Australia and raised a family. He has a number of descendants in the local area today .

Please spare a thought for these young men and visit the Leongatha Historical Society’s display on World War One, which includes 60 photographs of local men who lost their lives and special items on the men of the 8th Light Horse.

Dumbalk Community Centre underway REFURBISHMENTS are well under way to transform the old Dumbalk Kindergarten into Dumbalk Community Centre.

President of Dumbalk and District Progress Association Toine Bovill believes with the help of the community the new centre is going to thrive.

“We’ve had a lot of inkind and volunteer work contributed, everybody in the community is getting behind it and doing their bit,” Mrs Bovill said.

South Gippsland Shire Council contributed $500 towards to project, money the Dumbalk and District Progress Association plan to put towards a highbacked adjustable chair for community members with limited mobility.

Toora Community Bank Branch of Bendigo

Bank has awarded a grant to the project to fund the installation of a defibrillator at the centre.

“Dumbalk already has two defibrillators but we want to ensure there was one at the centre of the town where we can expect a lot of people to be,” Mrs Bovill said.

The Dumbalk and District Progress Association plan to install office suites in the new Community Centre, a project still in its planning phase.

Walter Aich, project manager of the transformation is keen to see building work start next month, with reconstruction of halls and doorways planned.

“We’re using all local builders for the project and we’re currently waiting to get quotes on the building,” Mr Aich said.

“There’s a lot of potential for this place. We

intend for the building to become a real community centre with heaps of people welcome to come by and partake in activities,” Mr Aich said.

The Dumbalk Community Centre currently hosts a number of events for residents including art classes, card nights and spinning classes.

With three years of planning under his belt, Mr Aich points to strategic fundraising as a major success of the committee.

“The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has contributed $62,000 to the project, a large portion out of our $82,000 budget,” Mr Aich said.

Between successfully attaining grant funds from a few organisations, the committee stress the major contributions made by local groups and organisations.

Amongst those who

New probe vital THE State Government must fund a fresh scientific study of the population of the shellfish pipis at Venus Bay to ensure its survival, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said recently.

Grant granted: Ed Hanley and Joy Dyson stand with the $2000 grant awarded by the Toora Community Bendigo Bank grant, the money will go towards the installation of a defibrillator.

But he has been told by the government such a study would not occur and pipis were in sustainable numbers.

Mr O’Brien said the government’s opinion was based on outdated data collected several years ago, during which time more people have been harvested the shellfish that is used for food and fishing bait.

“I will accept the scientists’ determination that the fishery is sustainable, but we need to ensure this is the case,” he said.

contributed enormously through in kind support, Doug Bovill rewired the electrics for the building

while locals provided voluntary labour to remove a rotting tree from the side of the building.

The progress association eagerly await the installation of a split system air conditioner next

week, keeping it warm during the endless hours of hard work at the site this winter.

A sign of progress: from left, Ed Hanley, secretary of Dumbalk and District Progress Association Bev Hanley, Doug Bovill, Joy Dyson, president of Dumbalk and District Progress Association Toine Bovill, Yolanda Van Der Spek, Chris Oliver, Kay Cook and Walter Aich.

Tarwin Lower Red Cross THE Tarwin Lower Red Cross meeting started off with a difference; with a good attendance and a lovely lunch of fish and chips.

The branch received a donation of £25 from England in memory of Joyce Robertson.

All Australian Red Cross members received a letter from Robert Tickner, the Red Cross CEO, who after 10 years is resigning and moving on.

As the meeting was coming to a close it was noted that next month many members were off to a warmer climate so it was voted to proceed and hold the AGM that day.

President Glenda Arbuthnot gave an outline of the activities held in the last 12 months, and thanked the office bearers and members for their support throughout the year in making her position more enjoyable.

The chair was vacated with all positions declared vacant.

Elected were chairperson Glenda Arbuthnot, vice chair Lillian Farrar, secretary Margaret Fisher, assistant secretaries Val Latham and Trudy McColl, and treasure Debbie Birkett.

The meeting was closed with

a guest speaker from Venus Bay Treasures showing a line of clothing which some members purchased. A gift voucher was raffled and won by Laura Barker.

The event was finished with lunch and friendship.

’Burra’s heart deserves review BUSIER roads will make the need for alternating Korumburra’s main street more pressing, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said recently.

“It is an issue because we have got more trucks on our roads and like Leongatha, Korumburra is difficult with the dogleg in the middle of town compounded by the hill,”

he said.

“I’ve tried to do a parallel park with a B-double coming up behind me and it was quite difficult.”

While he conceded the existing alignment of Commercial Street was far from ideal, Mr O’Brien said a solution was “not simple or cheap”.

“If people have got concerns about the current configuration I will certainly take it up with VicRoads,” he said.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Automotive industry appetiser LOCAL students from South Gippsland secondary colleges considering a career in the automotive industry were recently given a taste of what work life could be like.

It’s thanks to a partnership between South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network (SGBCLLEN), South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance (SGTSA), Federation Training, JSL Light Engine Repairs, Leongatha Secondary College, and Korumburra Secondary College.

The SGBCLLEN is continuing to develop partnerships between schools, SGTSA and industry that offer opportunities for students at Years Eight and Nine to make a start on exploring their future career options.

Karena Kerr SGBCLLEN partnership broker said, “It is never too early for students to start exploring and learning about careers, you are never too young to start thinking about what you are interested in and how that can lead into a career pathway”.

The auto taster was conducted at the new Automotive Trade Training Skills Centre at the Education Precinct in Leongatha. Students participated in ‘hands on’ activities using the new state of the art equipment supported by Federation Training staff. During the morning automotive industry members had the opportunity to tour the new facility and inspect the impressive range of new tools and equipment.

Matching careers: Leongatha Secondary College student Adam Mangiafico receives instruction from an Automotive Trade Training Skills Centre apprentice.

One of the features of the new facility is the capacity to provide training in heavy automotive and agricultural

New TAC chief appointed MINISTER for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan has announced the appointment of Joe Calafiore as the new chief executive officer of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

Mr Calafiore as the Head of Community Relations at TAC was responsible for the Commission’s road safety team, which has helped position Victoria as a global leader in road trauma reduction.

He has also been instrumental in the delivery of the $1 billion Safe Systems Road Infrastructure Program to improve the safety of Victoria’s roads network.

His leadership of the TAC will continue the focus on reducing the number of accidents on Victorian roads as well as the high standard of care for Victorians impacted by transport accidents.

Mr Calafiore takes over the position from the well respected current CEO Janet Dore, who has headed up the organisation for over seven years.

equipment.

Unique and innovative videoconferencing technology will provide

the opportunity for students to access some of their lessons from their school locations.

During lunch, mentors from local automotive businesses spoke with students about their careers and experiences, giving a broader understanding of possible pathways that exist in this vocational area.

After lunch Colin Graham, farm liaison officer with Murray Goulburn hosted students at the transport and logistics office in Leongatha.

Students learnt about the logistical side of the transportation of milk and how technology has changed the day to day operation of this sector.

Colin spoke about his pathway from the mining industry to working within food production and how important transferable skills are.

The automotive industry is a major employer in the region and plays a critical role in servicing major manufacturing, agricultural and food producers.

Taster days such as this are crucial for young people to experience and learn about career pathways within skill shortage areas.

SGBCLLEN would like to thank the following businesses for their continued dedicated support of the automotive taster program: JSL Light Engines, Knights Leongatha, Evans Petroleum, Murray Goulburn, Westaway Ford, Federation Training, South Gippsland Shire Council, Marriotts Machinery, Riseley’s Transport and MAS. If you would like more information on the automotive taster please contact SGBCLLEN on 5662 5500.

Safety first on Bass Coast roads DRIVER safety is of utmost importance in Bass Coast.

A special family forum was held recently, with almost 50 people attending.

Wonthaggi Police’s Leading Senior Constable Brendon Horrocks and Acting Sergeant Allan Piening spoke about road safety and car mechanics to mentors, learner drivers, families, recent graduates of the Bass Coast L2P program and sponsors.

Bass Coast L2P coordinator Veronica Dowman said the forum consisted of two 20 minute information sessions, followed by questions, a lively discussion and a supper donated by Bass

Coast Shire Council.

“We believe the forum will help us achieve L2P’s primary goal which is to make young learner drivers safe on the road, especially in the first year of their P plate licence when fatal accidents and serious crash injuries are high,” Ms Dowman said.

Ms Dowman said there are now 67 L2P programs funded by TAC and managed by VicRoads across the state.

“The Bass Coast L2P program managed by the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre, Mitchell House, is able to enrol additional learner drivers and maintain the running costs

of three program vehicles due to the generous sponsorship of the Cowes, San Remo, Grantville and Inverloch branches of the Bendigo Bank and the Bass Coast Community Foundation,” Ms Dowman said.

“We always need more mentors, and will be holding a VicRoads approved training program in mid August at the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre.”

If you have the drive to help disadvantaged 16 to 21 year old obtain their 120 hours driving experience required to apply for their P plate licence, contact Ms Dowman on 0467 590 679.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 23

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From the entry through to the kitchen/dining and all the main traffic areas, beautiful polished timber boards are featured and are a real highlight.

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Children can walk or ride their bikes to school and for those who like to exercise it’s only a two kilometre walk to

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The allotments are all sized at approximately 2000m2 and will most likely have access to all services including gas.

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have ceiling fans and plenty of storage, the main with sizable walk through robe leading through to a convenient two way bathroom (separate toilet.)

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Low maintenance landscaped gardens complete this attractive package.

This very appealing unit represents the perfect opportunity for both owner occupiers and investors seeking an excellent rental return.

The north-easterly aspect of the large family room means it is very light and cheery.

A well equipped kitchen incorporates natural gas cook top, wall oven and dishwasher with extensive roll out drawers, pull out pantry and breakfast bar.

Adjoining the kitchen, a dining section has plenty of room for bar stools and dining setting.

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Fast lane to prep: Chance and Dane were not sad to see their parents leave, they got to spend an hour playing with the town rug.

Making new friends: Leongatha Primary School student Emily shows future student Heath how to play with dots.

You’ve got a friend in me: Jai and Bailey look forward to being in the same Prep class, they’ve been friends all through kinder.

Next generation of Preps check in THE children were all smiles when parents dropped off prospective Preps at Leongatha Primary School recently.

The school held its first Step into Prep day, a transition session where kindergarten children spend quality time with future teachers in the classroom.

“They’ve been great today, no tears

at all,” said Ebony Best, Prep Coordinator at Leongatha Primary School.

“A lot of the children have had tours of the building already so they are a bit familiar with the space. The sessions

are designed to suit the students of the future, parents and our needs as teachers. We want them all to come in next year feeling confident so the first day doesn’t seem like such a big deal.”

The sessions are designed for students to build relationships with teachers and fellow classmates while also learning about classroom skills and adapting to the new environment.

A vibrant makeover THE South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and Community and Visitor Information Centre have been in operation for over 30 years and after a recent makeover it’s looking more welcoming than ever.

Sharing knowledge: Coordinator of the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and Community and Visitor Information Centre, Nicholas Peck shows new volunteer Ruth Caughey the ropes.

Nicholas Peck, coordinator of the centre and secretary of the committee, has been lending a hand to locals and visitors for over 10 years and says the facility is flourishing.

“We’ve just installed new stands for information and tourism brochures as well as a large map pointing out a lot of attractions in South

Gippsland,” Mr Peck said.

The makeover is a result of the centre’s Vibrant Space project, where centre volunteers each contributed their thoughts on what would make the space more inviting and warm.

With 35 volunteers assisting in the operation of the bureau, the team work diligently to ensure they can assist anyone who walks in the door.

“We’re like a referral agency.

We can connect people to services they need, make calls and do things that people find stressful. We try to answer any questions people may have.”

Mr Peck has been volunteering to assist residents with their taxes,

while the extensive volunteer staff are more than happy to provide information on a large array of topics, including healthcare facilities, local travel destinations, public transport timetables and financial, and legal services.

The centre also operates the South Gippsland Shire Council community directory online, which provides an up to date database of local community groups and organisations, accessible via the council website.

“We have a lot of people come in who don’t have computers, we can help them create myGov accounts and use other computer services and directories free of charge,” Mr Peck said.

Phone call Rugs to bring hope to children frauds

By Lucy Johnson A NUMBER of scam phone calls have been received and reported around Leongatha in the past fortnight.

With a number of locals concerned about the security of their bank details getting into the wrong hands, authorities have asked people to report any suspicious phone calls, voicemail or emails where unreliable sources have asked to receive details in return for tax returns and refunds.

South Gippsland is not the only area experiencing an onslaught of scams. Consumer Affairs Victoria released a warning across the state for residents to keep a safe guard on bank details with scammers targeting people when they lodge tax returns.

Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett warned Victorians be extra cautious come tax time.

“People need to be on guard, especially during tax time, when scammers come out of the woodwork pretending they are from the Australian Tax Office, and claiming you’ll get a tax refund if you pay a fee.”

Consumer Affairs Victoria received more than 1250 reports of scams from June 2014-15, with money transfer scams ranked as the number one most commonly reported.

Money transfer scams include the promise of a cash refund for a fee. Often the scam takes place via phone call, with the offender attempting to attain bank details.

More than 400 reports of money transfer scams were recorded over the past year, with many reports claiming the offender pretended to be from the bank for Australian Taxation office.

MP Garrett warned of the malicious nature of scammers in Victoria.

“These con artists will use your emotions against you.

They prey on hard working Victorians, tricking honest people into giving up their hard earned money.”

A LOCH rug maker hopes to make a difference to families in the lowest castes in India and southern Asia.

Parents across Asia struggle to provide for their families. Children grow up illiterate, uneducated and taught they are worthless.

More than 20 million boys and girls are trapped in social evils like child labour and prostitution to support their families.

Gospel for Asia’s

Bridge of Hope program for children turns these situations around for good.

Children are educated, loved and nurtured, and therefore have hope and a future.

Chris Noorbergen from Loch aims to raise money for the program by teaching people to make beautiful and unique rugs for the floor or as wall hangings.

The proceeds will go to support missions in India and Uganda.

Ms Noorbergen simply wants to help others.

“I am terribly saddened

Australian landscape: a rug by Chris Noorbergen depicting an outback sunset.

by the fact I have so much and they have so little, and many have no hope for the future,” she said.

Rug hooking originated in North America and the United Kingdom where rugs were laid on bare dirt floors hundreds of years ago.

Ms Noorbergen will teach two kinds of rug making: hooked rug making and proddy rug making. Hooked rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or woollen fabric through a woven base such as burlap.

The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a crochettype hook mounted in a handle for leverage, unlike latch-hooking which uses a hinged hook to form a knotted pile from short, pre-cut pieces of yarn.

Proddy rugs are made by prodding a short length of fabric, about 50mm x 20mm, through the backing from the rear of the pattern and give a coarser softer look.

“I have been hooking rugs for four years now. I love the interaction with other people. I belong to the group Yarra Valley Rug makers and love unusual crafts not widely practiced

Sharing skills: Loch rug maker Chris Noorbergen is holding rug making classes to raise money for charity. in Australia,” Ms Noorbergen said.

“After taking up rug making I soon moved onto rug portraiture, which is my speciality. No one in Australia does them like I do. I have always done one craft or another, since I was a teenager.”

Ms Noorbergen will hold the classes in her home in Loch from the end of August. Choices are

a half or full day workshop and 100 per cent of the money earned will be used to support missions. To book a class, contact Chris on 0490 065 274 or email her at jerryandchris@hotmail.com.au To find out more about rug making, read the blog Ms Noorbergen runs with a friend for the Yarra Valley group: victorianrugmakers.blogspot.com.au

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August can still be cold and wet but it is time to get work done and prepare for the busy spring. Leaf curl is a fungal disease caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans that affects stone fruits especially nectarines, peaches and occasionally apricots and almonds. It is easy to diagnose, in spring new leaves are thickened, curled and distorted and if not controlled can seriously weaken trees.

To prevent this, trees need to be sprayed with a fungicide. In the past it has been recommended that trees are sprayed at bud swell in early spring but now it is recommended to do several sprays and start spraying in winter (or if the disease has been difficult to control in the previous season also spray in autumn at leaf fall).

As the weather is so unpredictable, often windy and raining, there is a better chance of preventing this problem if several sprays are done starting early winter. Copper oxycloride is generally the spray of choice but lime sulphur can also be used. Lime sulphur is a very old fashioned and organic remedy being both a fungicide and insecticide and does an extremely good job of controlling a wide range of problems.

It is recommended to spray roses with lime sulphur after pruning as will help kill off the dormant spores of fun-

gus that like to over winter in the ground as well as mites and rose scale. Another problem at this time of year are slugs and snails and they can do a lot of damage to young seedlings and plants budding.

There are several iron based snail pellets that are safe to use around domestic pets.

There are some stunning ericas flowering now.

For something different and stunning look for Erica Party Frock. Pink Party Frock has large pink flowers which contrast against smoky blue foliage and flowers up to eight months of the year. It likes full sun, grows to around one metre, drought tolerant when established, makes a great cut flower and bird attracting.

Other ericas to look out for are Erica Bridal pink which has lovely soft pink tubular flowers, Erica ruby pearl with masses of bird attracting tubular rich pink and white flowers and the rare and unusual brilliant yellow ericas. The great thing about ericas they fit into a cottage garden as well as native gardens, are compact growing and long flowering.

There are many scented plants that flower this time of year and everyone knows and loves Daphne odora. A new introduction this year is Daphne Perfume Princess. This newcomer sells itself by having strongly perfumed flowers that are twice the size of the ever popular Daphne odora.

This plant was recently reviewed by garden guru Don Burke on the television program, A Current Affair and according to Don this is the best plant to hit the Australian market in 50 years. He’s so confident in it that he’s labelling it the “Holy Grail of Horticulture”.

Daphne Perfume Princess has masses of large flower s that open blush pink and fade to white. The flowers bloom in intense clusters that also bloom down the stems. It is highly perfumed and has a long flowering season and is more sun tolerant than daphne odora.

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growing and like an open sunny position (although they will tolerate semi-shade) fertile, loamy, acid soil with good drainage. The flowers are stunning in cut flower arrangements but the tree does not like heavy pruning so do not cut too many.

Spring is just around the corner but there is still time to plant bare root trees and roses, There are a lot of

plants available as bare root at this time of year( not just trees and roses) and this includes berries, strawberries, rhubarb, asparagus and grapes. It is also a good time to prepare the vegetable garden for spring planting but do not be tempted to plant tomatoes or basil and other warmer weather plants until the soil has warmed and the threat of frosts are over.

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Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Plastering up the preps: medical student Meg Madgell plasters up Neka’s thumb.

Green thumbs: from left, Victorian Daffodil Society committee president Wayne Brown, vice president Wendy Muir, secretary Sue Thompson and publicity officer Graeme Brumley compare some daffodils.

Excitement blooming Lucy Johnson THIS year’s annual Leongatha Daffodil Festival is set to be the biggest yet as the Australian Daffodil Championship jumps on board.

The September festival

hopes to attract growers and flower lovers from far and wide in what will be the first collaboration between the festival and the championships.

Sue Thompson, president of the Leongatha Horticultural Society and secretary of the Victorian Daffodil Society says the addition of championships

Growth in the town: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council Parks and Gardens team, coordinator Steve Missen and Jake Hoy.

to the event will showcase never before seen flowers.

“The national championships will display new seedlings from both amateur and professional growers. These are people who have created new varieties of daffodils through cross pollination,” Mrs Thompson said.

“It is exciting to see so many people working on different types of daffodils in what is a culmination of six to seven years of work.”

Mrs Thompson said of the lengthy growth process of daffodils.

The festival hopes to attract growers from interstate, with Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales considered to be the “serious” states for growing daffodils due to their milder climates.

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The whole town is getting behind the festival, with shop fronts competing in the window decorations section in line with the theme “Daffodils of Spring.”

South Gippsland Shire Council Parks and Gardens is also working hard in the lead up to the festival.

Coordinator Steve Missen and his team of gardeners have been busy.

While there has been a lot of talk about the daffodils blooming early in town Mrs Thompson said it is normal for some varieties of daffodils to bloom in July but she said many others are late bloomers.

“So we should being seeing some lovely varieties on show during the Daffodil Festival that is later this year due to the town hosting the Australian Daffodil Championships,” she said.

Mr Missen agreed and said while there are daffodils flowering already on the roundabout on the junction of McCartin and Peart streets people can expect to “see plenty flowering during the Daffodil Festival”.

“The daffodils flowering now are Daffodil magnifique varieties and later in spring King Alfred, Tete- a tete, Soleil dòr and some August Pink and Ice Follies will be blooming,” Mr Missen said.

“We have planted many daffodils around town and some are early flowering like in the top roundabout but there are plenty that will flower during the festival.”

Along with the daffodils Mr Missen said they have planted loads of flowers around town, “in Bair Street Viola Lemon Frost , Primula Lollipops, with Gold and Scarlett Tulips, at the post office roundabout there are Purple Pansys ,White Primula Tulips pink and orange, opposite the courthouse, Blue Viola White Tulips and at the top roundabout, Mixed Pansy Daffodil Magnifique and Tulip Party Pink.”

“Most of the Tulips and flower displays will be at their best in September.”

Mr Missen said they haven’t had any meeting with the local horticultural group “but Parks and Gardens each year has the daffodil festival in mind when planning our displays.”

Teddy bear check up LEONGATHA Primary School (LPS) students were treated to a very special visit last Wednesday when the Teddy Bear Hospital stopped in for a check up.

The Teddy Bear Hospital is a community initiative organised by medical students with an aim to reduce young children’s ‘white coat anxiety’ often associated with visiting a doctor or hospital.

Seventeen first and fourth year Monash medical students visited the primary school during their rural clinical placements at the School of Rural Health (East and South Gippsland and Latrobe and West Gippsland).

LPS prep coordinator Ebony Best said the workshop was a great way for the students to familiarise themselves with doctors in a fun environment.

“Each child brought in their own teddy bear as a patient. The medical students helped show the students how to make the teddies better,” Mrs Best said.

The medical students facilitated a series of inter-

active workshops teaching the children about basic health concepts.

The activities included students learning about x-rays, surgery, plaster casting, asthma, allergies, healthy eating and exercise.

Learning about the beat: first year postgraduate medical student Pedram Rajabifard helps Blake listen to his heartbeat through a stethoscope.

Prep patients appreciate visit: from left, Lucas, Alec and Morgan give a massive plastered thumbs up when asked about the Teddy Bear Hospital visit.

Careful of the stuffing: medical student Hiren Amirthalingam shows the Leongatha Primary School students how to operate on Teddy and reassures he cannot feel a thing.

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Farming Insight Burra Foods growth moves to China

By Sarah Vella BURRA Foods announced the second highest opening milk price in recent history recently, ahead of the 2015-16 season.

The company also announced an expected increase in milk supply of around 35 million litres for the season.

Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers said there are two main contributing factors for the increase in milk volume.

“The purchase of United Dairy Power (UDP) and an eight per cent organic growth from our milk supply partners,” he said.

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“Our suppliers have enjoyed good seasonal conditions as well as a third consecutive year of firm, stable pricing at $6 per kilogram milk solids and that has given them the opportunity to grow their businesses.”

Mr Crothers said the transition of UDP suppliers to Burra Foods by has been smooth.

“We are currently in the process of establishing supply agreements. The Poowong depot is a raw milk depot and not an asset we ever intended to use on a daily basis, rather one that we will use on a seasonal basis as milk flow demands,” he said.

“The growth of our existing suppliers and the transition of UDP suppliers over to Burra Foods will see milk volumes increase to around 300 million litres in 2015-2016 financial year.”

Burra Foods short term

expansion plans concentrate on maximising the opportunity with exports of nutritional powders into China.

While presenting a sizeable opportunity enhanced by the recently executed Australia and China Free Trade Agreement, dairy is also a highly competitive category subject to regulatory change.

Burra Foods is constantly exploring options for longer term growth and is concentrating on expansion that will deliver increased opportunities in higher value products as opposed to chasing volume.

Mr Crothers said there are many options at the moment for expanding Burra’s business and these include additional operations outside Korumburra.

“We will continue to study alternatives but at this stage we have not yet

seen any compelling option for our next step to be further expansion of the current site,” he said.

“Expansion at Burra’s Korumburra site is constrained by a number of issues, including access a reliable water supply and we are working with authorities and State Government on options.”

The company has recently opened an office in Hong Kong to provide greater access and focus on business development throughout Asia.

“The significance and benefits of the China Free Trade Agreement should not be underestimated,” Mr Crothers said.

“While signed only a couple of weeks ago, it will take many years to come into full effect and establishes Australia equal with New Zealand from which to source dairy foods destined for China.”

This agreement provides Australia with a highly advantageous, low tariff access to the world’s biggest food market in the same way that only New Zealand has enjoyed in the past.

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods is always conscious of the risk profile of any emerging market and will continue to balance export business across Japan, China, South East Asia and the Middle East.

Burra Foods has considered its China strategy for many years and saw high value nutritional powders as presenting the best opportunity to penetrate the China market.

“Burra has now been manufacturing nutritional powders for just 12 months and while it is an important part of our China strategy, it will be some time before it is our biggest product category,” he said.

Looking up: Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers said in the short term, the company’s opportunities for growth exist mostly in the export of product to China.

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mid-Winter sale with prime cattle limited and many lacking finish.

There were only a handful of vealers penned and the secondary calves lifted 20c/kg.

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Grown steers and bullocks lifted 4c to 10c/kg.

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slightly dearer.

The limited selection of vealers sold from 280c to 331c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to lot feeders made between 272c to 308c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 263c and 312c/kg.

Grown steers made from 286c to 337c/kg. Bullocks sold from 280c to 328c/kg.

Heavy weight bullocks made between 297c and 328c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold between 254c and 295c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 240c to 250c, with the crossbred portion from 248c to 302c/kg.

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Total yarding: 1128 Steers: M. Triantafyllou, Woodside, 13 x $1708; A.M. & J.M. Forbes, Glengarry, 7 x $1600; P. Clark, Outtrim, 2 x $1510; S. Pool, Leongatha, 10 x $1450; TLJ Nominees P/L, Flinders, 3 x $1400; A.J. & B.R. Moyle, Lance Creek, 18 x $1300; Strathfieldsaye Estate, Perry Bridge, 2 x $1280.

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Cows: A.T. & T.J. Derham, Maryvale, 12 x $1250.

Cows and calves: R.J. & A.R. McRae, Tarwin South, 5 x $1520; W. Churchill, Kilcunda, 1 x $1500; B. Winkler, Jumbunna, 2 x $1440; L. & G. Davies, Woolamai, 5 x $1360; L.A. Edwards, Traralgon East, 1 x $1310.

to 228c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 205c and 266c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold between 246c to 282c/kg.

The next sale draw - July 29: 1. Landmark, 2.

Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Phelan Henderson & Co, 6. Alex Scott & Staff.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, July 22 BULLOCKS 15 J.R. & J.L. Brooks, Strzelecki 586.33kg 12 P. & M. Kennedy, Nerrena 602.50kg 11 D.L. & P.A. McIndoe, Leongatha 593.64kg 14 SJC Farms, Thorpdale 575.71kg 12 Pettitt Pty Ltd, Koorooman 662.92kg 5 R. McCraw, Jumbunna East 568.00kg STEERS 1 N.R. & M.A. Stalet, Yarram 390.00kg 1 A. Dixson, Loch 335.00kg 4 I.R. McCraw, Jumbunna East 540.00kg 4 C. Strong, Krowera 533.80kg 11 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 483.60kg 10 J. & R. Quilford, Dalyston 540.00kg COWS 1 J.B., M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript Leongatha South 655.00kg 1 C. Taylor & D. Mueller, Mirboo Nth 645.00kg 1 Dunorkney Nom, Woolamai Park 630.00kg 1 N.R. & I.M. Holloway, Wattle Bank 535.00kg 9 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside 590.56kg 1 M.B. & J.C. Green, Toora 505.00kg HEIFERS 3 Nearhaven Pty Ltd, West Creek 303.33kg 1 M. & H. Arestia, Krowera 320.00kg 14 A.L. & S.J. Matthews, Dumbalk 395.71kg 3 B. Winkler, Jumbunna 395.00kg 15 R.J. & A.R. McRae, Tarwin South 405.00kg 4 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 400.00kg BULLS 1 R.L. Olsen, Poowong East 825.00kg 1 Malanik Farm, Trafalgar South 850.00kg 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1010.00kg 1 S.R. & M.K. Greaves, Nerrena 855.00kg 1 R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga 1010.00kg 1 SJC Farms, Thorpdale 850.00kg

337.2 331.6 331.2 329.2 327.6 327.6

$1977.12 $1997.89 $1966.12 $1895.25 $2171.72 $1860.77

331.2 331.2 327.6 322.2 320.0 316.6

$1291.68 $1109.52 $1769.04 $1719.74 $1547.64 $1709.64

266.0 266.0 260.6 255.0 255.0 252.0

$1742.30 $1715.70 $1641.78 $1364.25 $1505.92 $1272.60

331.2 320.0 312.0 308.6 305.2 303.0

$1004.64 $1024.00 $1234.63 $1218.97 $1236.06 $1212.00

281.6 275.6 275.6 274.6 274.6 270.0

$2323.20 $2342.60 $2783.56 $2347.83 $2773.46 $2295.00

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 37

Farming Insight

Meeniyan is Legendairy Dairy Australia in association with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) announced the winning community and recipient of the $2500 grant last Tuesday.

Fay Sinclair, the driving force behind the application, said she was thrilled by the result.

Secretary and treasurer of the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve for 29 of 30 years on the committee, Mrs Sinclair submitted the application with funding to go towards erecting a new

rotunda at the reserve.

“We have been waiting to build a rotunda here for 20 years,” she said.

Locals Sarah Jensen, Clive Hope and ‘master planner’ Michelle Harris assisted in the application process to ensure the submission criteria met funding for the rotunda.

“We were just really careful to tick all of the boxes,” Mrs Sinclair said.

Meeniyan is currently one of nine regional Legendairy capitals across Australia. Each are vying to become capital of the nation and receive a further $7500 to fund local projects.

Filming is set to take place tomorrow in Meeniyan and the town will hear if it has won the Australian

Raising the bar: Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee secretary/ treasurer Fay Sinclair got proactive and submitted Meeniyan for the Legendairy Capital. Funding will see money go towards a new rotunda at the reserve.

Top of the pecking order

By Lucy Johnson IIAN Goldman’s property does not look like a regular chicken farm. There are no enormous squat sheds and there is no shrill squawking to be heard.

The chickens cluck contently in their grassy pens, not stuck in confined, overpopulated spaces like cage birds.

Mr Goldman raises meat chickens at his Mirboo North property on Nicholls Road under Mirboo Pastured Poultry. Every month he produces 200 chickens to be sold at local farmers markets and a specialty butcher in Carlton.

Mr Goldman applies methods used by US producer and author Joel Salatin, whereby the chickens are moved around mobile pens in pasture with ample space to forage in larger

spaces than those of commercial chicken producers.

The newborn chickens are air-freighted from Sydney producer Michael Sommerlad, who has perfected the breeding of the genetically selected bird from a heritage strand of optimum meat chickens.

The birds feed on a blend of wheat, seaweed meal, and blood and meat meal. Mr Goldman noted he does not feed antibiotics to his chickens, so they contain no nasty chemicals like arsenic commonly found in commercial birds.

“Sommerlad’s birds grow to be a lot larger than supermarket chickens. The way they have been bred also means they have more flavour and texture,” Mr Goldman said.

The Mirboo Pastured Poultry bird comes at a price though, as Mr Goldman says it’s difficult to find a market for $40 whole chickens.

“It is one thing to grow the birds; it is another to

market them at a profit,” Mr Goldman said.

“I focus on selling them at ethical farmers markets in the area. Some specialty butchers have also expressed

interest in selling them.”

While Mr Goldman has only been in the business for two years, there is no end in sight.

Mirboo Pastured Poultry

currently sells his ready to cook birds at farmers markets in Coal Creek, Warragul and Traralgon with ranges of whole chicken, breast and Maryland available.

Determining who provides what services in the region has been a challenge up until now.

The recently released Gippsland Dairy Services Guide offers Gippsland’s dairy community a comprehensive resource that showcases the available capability development opportunities.

The guide is a 16-page handbook that has been developed by GippsDairy, Dairy Australia, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR), National Centre for Dairy Education (NCDE), Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE).

GippsDairy extension coordinator Tony Platt said the guide, which is still in a pilot stage, will have a major impact on the uptake of services on

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Great Southern Rail Trail, Dumbalk United Cricket Club, bridge and tennis.

Various community groups also benefit from the new facilities.

“We are really fortunate to have these facilities for the community,” Mrs Sinclair said.

A construction team are well underway building on extended reserve land to put a paved path between the oval and the town centre. Mrs Sinclair says she will not rest until the recreation reserve also has a sealed road.

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Feathered friends: Ilan Goldman stands with one of his prized meat chickens beside the portable pasture pens on his Mirboo Pastured Poultry property.

Guide to dairy improvement GIPPSLAND’S dairy industry has three key organisations servicing farm capability development.

honour later this year.

Mrs Sinclair says it has been an affirming win for Meeniyan.

“The grants offer funding where it is needed in small towns. If anything this serves as a reminder that if you keep plodding away you will get to where you want. Our committee works hard to see improvement and we make sure it is being driven.”

The recreation reserve has seen a major facelift in the last few years, with the addition of an electronic scoreboard, the recent construction of a playground and the current paving of a skate park and a walking track into town, the reserve is looking better than ever.

Home of the Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Club, the reserve also accommodates archery, yoga, netball, the Meeniyan Men’s Shed, the

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IT may be small, but Meeniyan has won due recognition in being awarded the Legendairy capital of Gippsland.

offer in the Gippsland dairy industry.

“Our industry needs skilled new entrants coming in and existing farmers and farm employees are always looking to develop their skills,” he said.

“The guide simplifies the process of getting started in further education or getting involved in one of the many on-farm projects designed to help the industry increase profitability and capability.”

The guide uses the themes of Dairy Moving Forward to categorise programs into: • feedbase and nutrition; • animal performance; • farm business management; • natural resources management and climate change; • people; and

• milk quality/milk harvesting.

“When used with Dairy Australia’s Stepping Stones handbook, the guide gives people of all ages and backgrounds a framework to plan and review their career or education pathway, while offering employers and employees a framework to start professional development discussions,” NCDE/GOTAFE’s commercial manager Luke Prime said.

A copy of the guide was recently posted to Gippsland dairy farms, with an online version available at gippsdairy.com.au “While this is a working guide, we would love feedback on how we can improve the next edition to better meet the needs of Gippsland dairy farmers,” Mr Platt said.

Anyone with feedback can contact at tplatt@ dairyaustralia.com.au or phone 0477 440 339.

Apollo 335 4WD Tractor, F.E. loader, 4 in 1 bucket, forks, 100 hrs; Agmax 5 ft Slasher; 3PL carryall; Agmax posthole auger; Agmax grader blade; 3PL Smudger; 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (not registered); small square bale hay (approx 150); assorted fencing post wire; lengths timber; 6x4 trailer with vacuum unit; small garden trailer; cattle yard; garden gates; 1000 ltr plastic tank & stand; 2 pig troughs; 2 petrol bowsers; compressor; Cox ride on mower; hay trailer; cattle drench, various fencing materials; assorted electrical tools; assorted hand tools; nuts & bolts; fire pump; Solo back pack; fire reels; whipper snipper; garden blower, 1 ½hp motor; 30 bags alpaca fleece; lifting machine; household furniture; sundry items too numerous to mention.

Outside Vendors: Brand new Honda 4 wheel motorbike; cypress timber various lengths; hydraulic round bale feeder; 7 x 5 trailer; drill press; work benches; rio lengths; various tools; pot belly stove; farm gates; calf feeders; 5 tyne Agrow plough; double fuel bowser on legs; 400 Suzuki Eiger 4 wheel motor bike; travelling water/manure irrigator and 2nd poly pipe, brand new; cattle grind never used; silage cart; silage grab; hydraulic hay feeder; spray unit 400lt; Ozark 4 wheel motorbike; assorted tools & sundry items.

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

UnitingCare Gippsland has the following positions vacant:

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

situations vacant Experienced Full Time TIPPER QUAD DOG DRIVER Licence and references required PHONE 0409 132 124

Family Violence Women & Children Support Counsellor (0.5 EFT)

and

Counsellor Rural Access Primary Health Services Program (0.4 EFT)

Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Support Workers (casual) Interchange Gippsland provides supports and services to children and adults with disabilities.

We deliver community based supports that are

seeking motivated and skilled individuals to join our team for casual weekday and weekend work.

Real Estate Sales - Inverloch We currently have an exciting opportunity for a sales person to join our growing agency. A job share would be considered for suitable candidates. We are looking for a motivated and determined professional who is able to offer a service that is second to none and has the ability to exceed client expectations. We are offering unlimited earnings potential and will reward high performance.

To be considered for this position you will have: • Your own car and a current driver’s licence • Outstanding communication skills • A passion for real estate & a hunger to succeed • First class negotiation skills, infectious enthusiasm, an abundance of energy and a positive attitude • The ability to work most weekends • Experience is preferred but not essential Please direct applications or enquiries to Adam Leys on 03 5674 3977 or email adaml@stockdaleleggo.com.au.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Position Descriptions and applications are available online at www.icg.asn.au.

Support.

Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Childwise’ organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening.

Applications close Sunday 9th August 2015 t - 1300 736 765 i - www.icg.asn.au f - facebook.com/InterchangeGippsland OFFICES IN WONTHAGGI AND NEWBOROUGH

Wonthaggi Branch Coordinator West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation Band 5, 120hrs over 4 weeks We operate 11 static and two mobile libraries across the Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced person to join our team.

You will provide an excellent service to our members and patrons, actively encouraging a love of reading, creativity and information gathering via our extensive collection. Your highly developed research skills and knowledge of typical information systems and programs used within a library environment will be to your advantage.

In addition to the usual circulation and administrative duties, you will be encouraged to contribute your ideas into program development. You will arrange creative displays throughout the library and contribute to increased visitation by promoting events and activities and generally adding to the positive environment in this popular library.

A qualification in a relevant field will be highly regarded, as will familiarity with and competence in using a library management system.

To apply, please download a position description at www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au and forward your application to carolh@wgrlc.vic.gov.au by Friday 14 August 2015 Applicants must be available for interview on Friday 28 August 2015

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situations vacant

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CASUAL DRIVER

LEONGATHA VETERANS & DEPENDANTS WELFARE CENTRE Situations vacant for

CONCRETE PLANT

2 ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Award wages, uniforms supplied, must have Heavy Licence.

Some Saturday work.

Apply to: PO Box 194 Leongatha

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

Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers.

Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive beneďŹ ts and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information.

Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com. au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Tragically even today Nepali girls are sold into the sex trade!

You are invited to hear 8 young Nepali women tell their stories of rescue and hope.

Venue: St Peter’s Anglican Church Bruce Street, Leongatha 7.30pm Tuesday 11th August 2015

Gippsland Primary Health Network Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) Program Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) is a mental health program administered by Gippsland PHN. Gippsland PHN is seeking submissions from suitably

psychological strategies under the ATAPS program to people experiencing mild to moderate mental illness.

at www.gphn.org.au.

Submissions should be returned via email by 5pm 28 August 2015.

public notices

These women highlight the issues of modern slavery, raise funds for the rescue of enslaved women and testify to God’s saving grace.

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agistment

GippsDairy Board Director Positions People motivated to enhance the Gippsland dairy industry are encouraged to apply for a position on the GippsDairy board. Selection criteria include the ability to commit the time required, networks and technical knowledge of dairy farming, or other skills needed by the board. Diversity is important to the board. Successful candidates will be offered training from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Applications are due by Monday 24th August 2015.

Short listed applicants will be interviewed by an Independent Selection Panel at Warragul in midSeptember. Successful candidates will attend an induction session and be invited to attend the Board meeting in early October.

For a copy of the position description, phone 03 5624 3900, email executiveassistant@gippsdairy.com.au or visit www.gippsdairy.com.au

Sheetmetal Assembler Burra Sheetmetal Pty Ltd, a part of the world leading air movement specialists Elta Group Asia Pacific, requires the services of a Sheetmetal Assembler in our busy and expanding Korumburra workshop. Welding experience whilst not essential would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will need to have the ability to work in a team environment and be able to read shop drawings to manufacture a large and varied quantity of parts.

Above award wages will be offered and overtime is offered when available.

This will be a pathway to an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for the right applicant.

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Classified advertising closes 10am Tuesdays

Application to Increase Milk Dryer Production This notice is to inform the general public that Murray Goulburn intend to apply to the Victoria Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to increase dryer production for the months of September, October and November 2015.

The proposal will involve running the dryers that convert milk products into nutritional powders for a longer duration throughout this peak period.

Murray Goulburn has recently consulted with a number of interested community members and will be available to discuss this issue and answer any questions about our intended application at the following times: When: Where:

Monday 10 August 2015 5pm – 7pm

Tuesday 11 August 2015 9am – 11am

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AGISTMENT WANTED Urgent agistment or lease wanted for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.

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FOR RENT Woorayl Co-Operative Housing has a 3 bedroom brick family home in Leongatha available for permanent rental.

Applicants must meet low income and asset criteria and have an excellent rental history with references.

Please apply in writing with contact details by 1st August to: The Secretary Woorayl CERC, PO Box 36 Leongatha 3953

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We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

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FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry.

Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre.

Ph: 0437-176187.

HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 50 x 5’x4’ round bales. Mardan. Ph: 56641320.

HAY This season, fresh smell, $7 per bale. Hallston.

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KELPIE PUPS pure bred, 5F, 4M, wormed, vacc, vet checked. 956000005905420/ 5905962/ 5904737/ 5905984/ 5905049/ 5905387/ 5908241/ 5905478/ 5906031. Phone Michael 0417-214816.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

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message of hope MAY all who seek You, rejoice and be glad in You. Psalm 70:4.

Be glad you have a heavenly Father who cares so much for you.

deaths BLOCH - Robert Olaf (Bob).

08.07.1924 - 25.07.2015.

Ex 419378 Flying Officer.

10 Squadron RAAF, Sunderlands, England 1943 - 1945.

Pharmacist and Pilot.

Loved husband of Mary (Mollie) (dec), and friend of Anne Lee (dec) and Jan Roughead (dec).

Father and father-in-law of Geoffrey (Bruce) and Lyn; Christine (dec) and Peter (dec).

Grandfather of Adrian, Tim, Geoffrey (Billy), Dean, Leisa and their partners.

Great grandfather to Gabby, Mollie, Amber, Zachary, Jake, Bailey, Olivia and Paige.

Rest peacefully.

See later paper for funeral details.

BLOCH - Robert Olaf (Bob).

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather of Bruce and Lyn, Adrian, Caz, Gabby and Mollie; Billy and Jules.

You have achieved so much in your life.

Keep flying high Pa.

Wonthaggi presents ten debutantes WONTHAGGI Secondary College conducted a debutante ball at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Friday, July 17 with ten debs and their partners being presented.

Renee Castelluccio trained the debs for the evening.

Proud moment: pictured front Joanna Gillbee, Lacey Rolfe, Bree Stubbs, Vanessa Benetti, Sydney Vanderheyden, Codi Brickhill, Gabrielle Burns, Imogen Kaye-Helmot; middle, Dylan Wilson, Taylor Burgess, Breeana Clements, Renee Castelluccio, Brooke Dalla Costa, Kyle Ross, Brock Niessen; back, Ben Rielly, Harley Wilson, Travis Chapman, Nic Barron, John Mcfee, Roy Trumble. Photo courtesy of Blue Wolf Photography.

deaths BLOCH - Robert Olaf (Bob).

08.07.1924 - 25.07.2015.

Well Pa you finally managed to fall off that damn perch.

Now all we really want to say is Thank You. Thank you for Mum, Thank you for taking us to school, Thank you for the cricket games on the front lawn, Thank you for letting us steer the car, Thank you for the farm life, Thank you for the Port house holidays, Thank you for being a hoarder and leaving us with so much, Thank you for always being there for all of us, Thank you for so many happy memories to remember you by, Thank you for making us proud to be your Grandchildren / Great grandchildren.

“Thick as a brick” and “I’m going alright but I should be better” will continue to make us laugh.

It’s going to be quite a reunion you’ll have up there, enjoy it.

Love and miss you heaps.

Tim, Kylie, Amber and Zac; Dean, Cindy, Jake and Bailey; Leisa, Dave, Olivia and Paige.

BLOCH - Robert (Bob).

We have worked together for 35 years and had a friendship even longer. You have always been there to offer support.

A truly wonderful friend with the kindest of hearts.

I am going to miss you.

Love Sandy.

Much loved friend to Alan, Jordy and Tyler.

“It’s time to go flying”

deaths BLOCH - Bob. 8.7.1924 - 25.7.2015.

Highly respected friend of Dorothy and staff at the Meeniyan Pharmacy (formerly Bloch’s Pharmacy).

His visits will be missed.

BLOCH - Bob. Age 91 years.

Good friend and former boss of Ros for over 50 years. I will miss our chats about the old days, but you got your wish.

Always remembered.

Ros and Dave.

BLOCH - Robert (Bob).

Bob, I will miss our many chats, especially about old cars.

My sincere and deepest sympathy to Bruce, Tim, Dean, Leisa, Adrian, Billy and their families.

Jim.

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deaths MARTIN - Elsie Lynette.

A little soul, extinguished much too soon.

Love and sympathy to Jonny, Jill and the extended Martin family.

The Holderheads.

HALL - Doreen.

Passed away peacefully at West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul, July 20.

Dearly loved wife of Wally (dec). Loved mother of Peter (dec) and Jenny, Jennie and Tom, Jaquie and Peter.

Loving grandmother and great grandmother.

Forever in our hearts.

Mum and Dad together again.

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28.04.1964 - 23.07.2015.

Beloved and loving husband of Viviane.

Adored and adoring Big Daddy of Aidan and Caelan.

Loved son of Joan and Graham and loved stepson of Shirley, loved son-in-law of Agnes.

Brother of Gregor and David and brother-in-law to Theresa, John and Jessica, Irene and Gary.

Died peacefully under the care of the Neurology Team, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton.

An inspirational and creative educator with strong principles and a humorous outlook on life.

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Barracudas inspire community

By Tayla Kershaw COMMUNITY spirit is of utmost importance to the Bass Coast Barracudas.

The best: Taya Murdoch and Nathan Foote are the 2015/16 leaders at the SGBSC.

New swim club captains shine THE South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club is pleased to announce its captains for the 2015/16 season are Nathan Foote and Taya Murdoch.

Both swimmers lead from the front with outstanding commitment and dedication in both their training and their competitions.

Nathan is a national level swimmer making an Australian age final in April and shows great determination and drive in every session.

Taya is a state level swimmer and getting very close to national level.

She is lauded by the coaches, parents and the pool staff who all see the extra effort she has put in over the past three years.

These two swimmers are seen by the coaches to be strong leaders, not just in the pool, but outside of the swimming environment as well.

The club is looking forward to seeing them shine as they move forward through life.

Dylan Muir, the head coach said, “I am excited to be working alongside both swimmers as they help drive the club and themselves forward to the next level over the next 12 months in what will be a very exciting time for the club.”

New members are always welcome, any inquiries can be made to Dylan Muir 0400 032 734.

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Founded by local star athletes Deb Rielly, Gavin Slavin, Phil Hanley, Rick Whitehouse, Brian Martin, Tony Durand and Thierry Rolland, the Barracuda Tri Club is focused on giving back to the community.

“I think it’s important to emphasis our tri club is not just about one sport. We want to branch out for our community,” Wonthaggi’s Deb Rielly said.

“We are dependent on the support of the community and we like to try to benefit the locals in return.”

The group created the Cycling Challenge and the Keeping Kids on Track event to promote inclusion of all fitness levels.

“Keeping Kids on Track was formed to create a focus on youth in Bass Coast,” Ms Rielly said.

“We have been running for four years and over that time we found families who had never experienced the rail trail in Kilcunda. We’ve

found there’s been an increase in usage and exercise on the rail trail and more people are looking forward to the event next year.”

Next year’s event will be held on Sunday, March 15.

Ms Rielly said she envisaged the event will grow, as it has shown a 400 per cent increase in just three years.

Deb’s passion for fitness was originally inspired by her brother Gavin Slavin.

He started triathlons in 1997and Ms Rielly followed his lead.

Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, Ms Rielly decided to continue to compete in triathlons at an international level.

“This was until 2007 when I decided to live life on the edge and entered my first iron man at Port Macquarie,” she said.

Ms Rielly overcame a 3.8 kilometre swim, 180 kilometre cycle and 42.2 kilometre run to complete the iron man challenge.

“Iron man events are crazy, mentally and physically.

It was an amazing feeling to complete such a huge event and it left me on cloud nine for about a month,” she said.

“When you run along and

see people with missing limbs or in their late seventies doing the same event as you, it really inspires you to live. It doesn’t matter what you’re living with, never give up and continue on.

“I haven’t done an iron man since 2012 but I am still very involved with the tri club.

I encourage people to dig deep and live their dreams.”

Mr Slavin has competed in 18 iron man challenges, and will be flying to Germany later this year to compete in

another.

“Gavin has a big heart and gives so much to other people.

His heart is also an engine.

He’s a terrific athlete,” Ms Rielly said.

She said the key to their success over the years was to surround themselves with positive people.

“This community has been absolutely amazing to us. The people here have blown Gavin and I away,” she said.

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and

Gavin’s daughter was fighting an addiction, we were given so much support.”

Among many reasons, this has inspired them to give back to the community through the tri club.

“To see the impact on the members in the tri club and those who participate in Keeping Kids on Track is priceless,” Ms Rielly said.

To become involved in a Bass Coast Barracuda Tri Club event, go to www. basscoasttri.com.au.

Back in the day: Barracudas Rick Whitehouse, Peter Gatto, Phillip Hanley, Brian Martin, Deb Rielly and Mark Rowe are still star local athletes.

Baby brings joy

Swim sensations: from left, Keith Colomb, Kara Landells, Deb Rielly, Charles Martin and Vaughn Hendricks are all smiles after competing in a Bass Coast Barracudas event.

FIRST time father Jason Richards has been on an emotional high since the arrival of his first child.

Equestrian team jump into grand final

Jason has turned his badminton form into some brilliant results by slaying the dragon Greg Marshman.

Jason not only won his two doubles sets against Greg but went on to record his first singles victory over the club’s champion 15-10, proving that fatherhood has certainly agreed with him.

All the team members of Passionfruits combined beautifully to secure the memorable victory and claim top spot on the ladder by pushing Bananas down to second. It certainly is close at the top of the ladder at present.

The Pears team keep steadily moving up the ladder recording an emphatic win over the struggling Oranges.

Gary McGrath and Dave Noble were the stars for Pears, and Frank Dekker pulled off his best singles win of the year by defeating Tim Bright 15-9, although Tim was not impressed by some dodgy line calls on

the far sideline that went Dekker’s way, perhaps Frank should invest in some glasses.

Full credit to the Oranges team who are battling but keep turning up and putting in, the rewards won’t be too far away.

The final match witnessed the Lemons too strong for Apples.

The overall depth of the Lemons team was the key.

Nigel Grimes and Ben Ryan in particular were excellent all night winning their three sets each.

For Apples Steve Johnson back from an overseas holiday to Ethiopia was a stand out winning two of his sets including a top singles win. It was great to see Steve back safe and sound as we do worry about him when he goes to these exotic countries.

Round 9 results Pears 7/135 d Oranges 1/64, Lemons 6/132 d Apples 2/84, Passionfruit 6/130 d Bananas 2/96.

Ladder Passionfruit .............................53 Bananas ...................................53 Pears ........................................51 Lemons ....................................49 Apples ......................................38 Oranges ....................................23

THE Newhaven College equestrian team has qualified for the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series show jumping grand final to be held at the National Equestrian Centre at Werribee Park on August 1.

Two members of the team, Sianan Price and Boyd West have also secured a grand final berth in their individual grades.

It was Sianan and Boyd’s qualifications that led Newhaven College to be ranked highly on the VEIS leader board which resulted in the team being invited to compete in the grand final for the first time.

This year is proving to be a successful one for the equestrian team, which is sitting in 12th position on the interschool show jumping leader board.

Around 60 schools compete across the series, making the high ranking a fabulous achievement.

Maddie Watt, Sianan Price

and Boyd West are the riders responsible for this result as they have each won or placed in every round this year.

Such consistent success does not come without hard work. The team participated in a training day over the June/July holidays with top level instructor, Kelly Van Den Berg which focused on dressage and show jumping.

The day built team spirit and enabled each rider to improve their skills as well as their relationship with their horse in both disciplines.

Another of Newhaven’s riders, Stephanie Slade recently took her horse, Let’s Gossip to the National Equestrian Centre to compete at the Equestrian Victoria Interschool Championships in the showing section.

Just as the perfectly prepared Stephanie and Let’s Gossip entered the ring, the heaviest rain of the show fell. Ever the professionals, Stephanie and Let’s Gossip maintained their composure despite the difficult conditions to complete a beautiful work out.

The Newhaven equestrian team is now preparing for

Champion: Deb Rielly (centre) danced on her bike at the half way mark of the Australian Ironman.

their annual major fundraising event, the Newhaven College interschool show jumping championships.

This is the fourth year the event will be held at Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre in Clyde and this year the date will be Friday, September 11.

Head of equestrian at Newhaven College Amanda Price puts in an inordinate amount of work each year to work with her team and run the event.

“We expect at least 100 competitors from over 40 schools to attend our show if

numbers are consistent with previous years,” she said.

For more information on Newhaven College’s Equestrian Team or for general enquiries, please contact Kelly Fuery on 5956 7505 or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu. au.

Ready to compete: from left, Boyd West on Azza, Fleur Timmins on Boots, Imogen Price on Mac, Maddie Watt on Ernie and Holly DeGaris on Red inspect a water jump at Newhaven College’s recent training day.

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Stars slog out a win in the wind After the euphoria of their cup win a fortnight ago it was back down to earth for the Stars this weekend.

The question was would the Stars be suffering a cup hangover or could they raise themselves on a wild, wet, windy weekend in Wonthaggi?

In conditions that veered from poor to terrible the Stars were up against a young, willing Wonthaggi side that always up its game in these Derby matches.

The conditions made it difficult for both teams to really gain any momentum in the early stages of the first term. Wonthaggi had the quicker legs in these exchanges which seem to

cancel out the Stars’ crisper passing.

The Stars were looking a little tired and lacked the spark which saw them take out the cup.

Chances were at a premium as the wind played havoc with any kind of accuracy.

After 20 minutes, Pat Gilbert did well to create some space in the penalty area and his slightly miskicked shot sliced in at the corner to give the Stars the lead.

The Stars had another slight dose of fortune for their second when defender James Bremner’s well flighted cross turned into an even better flighted goal as no one managed to touch the ball as it idly

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the ball past the advancing keeper and the Stars looked home.

With Inverloch relaxing a little Wonthaggi raised itself for one last effort and in a near repeat of its first goal another great effort from the right wing pulled back the deficit to 4-2.

United did most of the attacking for the final 10 minutes but the Stars rarely looked troubled again and saw out the game to claim another important victory and remain unbeaten.

It was a good result for the Stars whose superior quality in front of goal made the difference on the day.

Wonthaggi will be happy with a fighting performance which suggested with a little more depth it could become contenders next year.

Hat-trick for Knights Neighbours Leongatha and Korumburra faced biting winds in Round 9 on Leongatha’s home pitch.

The Leongatha Lady Knights were against the wind in the first half and though Korumburra scored early.

The Knights quickly found there rhythm, adapting to the wind with short, sharp passing.

Solid mid-fielder Rachael S scored first for Leongatha with striker Kathy following up with another goal two minutes later. An excellent series of passes towards the end of the first half saw new recruit Izzie score her first goal to an elated crowd. Though the second half gave Leongatha an advantage with strong winds backing it, Korumburra continued to prove a challenging team.

However, it was unable to break through an always solid back line with some stand out defending from Rachel B and Cassie.

Another goal from Kathy and one from Kara saw the Leongatha Lady Knights win the match with a game ending score of five to one.

Under 16 Leongatha Knights hosted Korumburra in a three goals to four effort to stay in the finals.

With Dylan Van Puyenbroek away on school camp Jack Bainbridge stepped up into goal, but it was Korumburra with the wind who started the scoring.

Aiden Richards beat the defensive trap and got a shot on goal which Jack could only parry away.

Aiden was able to score on the follow up.

Josh Hayward, Jake Van Puyenbroek and Jordan and Curtis Rintoule

started the match in defence and following the early goal were able to hold Burra out and allowed Hayleigh Bashaw, Tom and Will Barker to push forward and have a number of shots on goal.

Again it was Korumburra that was able to score next with a pair to lead 3-0 at half time.

Knights started the second half and with Ethan Bath, Adam Watchorn and Tyson Chandler able to control the midfield and keep the ball in Burra’s half, this led to Oscar Bowler getting a hat trick of goals.

Oscar was able to finish off the hard work of Sam Bainbridge and Karli Blunden and showed the young Knights the value of a controlled passing game.

Must have been watching Ronaldo play on Friday night.

Seems that Korumburra must have watched the same game as it was able

Anyone for table tennis?

WONTHAGGI Table Tennis takes off again this week with increased teams, more programs, and with an exciting upgrade to the Table Tennis Centre about to commence.

A Grade will get underway this Wednesday, July 29 with seven teams.

A Reserve commences this Monday with seven teams and B Grade teams are currently being sorted but its first game is scheduled for Thursday, August 6.

Junior coaching will continue before B Grade, from 6pm to 7pm with Juniors coach Bruce Harmer.

The access for all abilities program remains a popular and fun afternoon each Thursday from 1pm to 3pm.

Two other programs will begin next week.

On Tuesday, August 4, the Table Tennis Centre will open from 7pm to 8.30pm for a new social table tennis program, and available at the same time for practice for competition players.

to counterattack twice and was successful in getting a further two goals..

A final score of 5-3 to Korumburra, in a match that was played in windy conditions and tested players, officials and spectators.

The opportunity to have a GSL appointed referee was much appreciated.

Hopefully this can continue for the rest of the season.

Next week Knights travel to Drouin against the top of the ladder Dragons.

Under 11 Leongatha 7 to Korumburra 0 Great game by the team today in cold and windy conditions.

Goals scored by Eddie, Toby, Ollie, Gerard and others!

Well done to Jade, Juan and Breanna who also played well in a great win.

Well done team.

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holding up well under increased pressure and it was difficult to see where a Wonthaggi goal might come from. The answer came from the right wing when the Wonthaggi winger smacked in a great shot into the top corner of the Stars’ goal.

United was pumped but the Stars absorbed the post goal pressure and began to have their best spell of the game.

Stars skipper Barry Farrell can usually be relied upon to come up with a goal when needed and he did it again with a well taken strike to give the Stars some daylight.

Wonthaggi legs were tiring as many had already had a run in the reserves and the Stars took full advantage; a lovely through ball from Gilbert gave tricky forward Tha Htoo the opportunity to slide

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done.

As expected Wonthaggi came out hard in the second half, with the wind in its favour and it pushed

Endless possibilities: goalmouth action in the u16’s match between Inverloch Stars and Wonthaggi United on Sunday

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floated into the goal.

The term finished 2-0 but the Stars faced another cold, wet half before they could consider the job

Thursday, August 6 will be the first day for a morning social program.

For further information ring Nancy on 56 722130.

The A Grade grand final, winter competition, was played recently with Luke Anstey and Sebastian Vethanayagam (Dingoes) coming in the winners 3-0 from Bruce Harmer and Eric vanZuyden (Panthers).

Seven Wonthaggi junior players competed recently in the Mornington Junior championships.

They all did well and notched up individual wins in events against strong competition from around Victoria.

Archie Paxton came home with a cash prize for runner-up in Division 6 Singles. Archie, Max Duff and Mackenzie Gardner have all entered the Vic Closed Junior events to be held at MSAC next Saturday.

We wish them well.

A Grade: Warriors defeated Giants (2:1) 12:25, 25:19, 17:15; Golliwogs defeated Bugs (2:1) 21:25, 25:20, 16:6.

B Grade: Panthers de-

feated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:9, 25:10, 25:8; HELP defeated French Toast Mafia (3:0) 25:18, 25:21, 25:13; and Chargers defeated Odds on Black (2:0) 25:15, 25:19, 27:27.

Rifle club RESULTS for 2015 TRV 20m BENCH Pennant Section E Round 6: Oakleigh B 561.006 defeated Lilydale 550.007; Leongatha 559.006 (bye); and Fairfield B 562.011 defeated Camberwell 561.006.

The best shooter for Round 6 is Ronald Hamilton (Camberwell), scoring 192.004.

Round 7: Oakleigh B 556.004 bye; Lilydale 551.002 defeated by Camberwell 561.006; and Leongatha 554.007 def by Fairfield B 564.008.

The best shooter for Round 7 is Ronald Hamilton (Camberwell), scoring 191.003.

Round 8: Oakleigh B 562.008 def by Camberwell 564.008; and Fairfield B 563.011 (bye) Leongatha 551.003 def by Lilydale 558.006 The best Round 8 shooter

is Ronald Hamilton (Camberwell), scoring 194.005 Ladder 30 Fairfield B/22 Camberwell/ 20 Oakleigh B/12 Leongatha/12 Lilydale.

Results for 2015 TRV 20m Prone Pennant Section C Round 9: Leongatha 480.016 (bye); Northcote 489.028 defeated Mornington 488.026; Lancefield 483.025 defeated ACT 478.017; andPortland 487.018 defeated Lake Gillear 481.020.

The best shooter for Round 9 is James Daly (Lancefield/Kyneton), scoring 100.009.

Ladder: 30 Lake Gillear/28 Leongatha/24 Lancefield/24 Mornington/20 Northcote/14 Portland/4 ACT. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

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Surf club celebrates its shining lights INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club celebrated its annual presentation night on Saturday, July 11.

Members turned out to acknowledge the efforts of their peers this season; helping to celebrate all those who had excelled.

Awards were presented to patrolling members, competitors and those involved in the club’s Nippers program.

The Most Outstanding Active Ansell Bolton award was presented to Maxine Lockie.

Maxine had a stellar season and was heavily involved in all aspects of the club.

She was a patrol captain, age manager at Nippers, lead instructor on the club’s bronze camp and was instrumental in starting a new surfboat team.

Her eagerness to help out in all aspects of the club did not go unnoticed and she was a deserving winner of this award.

Patroller of the Year was awarded to Oliver Collett who had an outstanding season, helping with Nippers, club training, special event days as well as working tirelessly in the club’s kiosk.

He also won the December Patroller of the Month award.

Each year the club rewards the efforts of two outstanding participants in the Nipper program.

The male and female Nipper of the Year award is presented to two participants of the program who have shown an outstanding attitude to, and improvement throughout the Nipper program.

This year’s winners were Sophia Hughes and Matthew Auger.

The club introduced a new award this year, the Linda Sheehan Memorial Nipper Helper of the Year.

This award was created in memory of Linda Sheehan who made a significant contribution to the Nipper program over many years

and who recently passed away.

The inaugural award was presented to two helpers, Janine Nielson and Leanna O’Neill, who have both contributed significant time and energy to the success of the Nipper program.

This year the club inducted one member to the highest level of the member recognition program.

Max Rounds was inducted as an Eagle and joins a small group of experienced members who mentor younger members and patrol the surf beach each year on Good Friday.

Other award recipients for the season included: Rookies of the Year, Paige Riddington and Sara Bruce; Most Improved, Rachel Fraser; Chief Instructor’s award, Kate Edney; President’s award, Lorraine Ritchie; Patrol of the Year, Patrol Four; Female Athlete of the Year, Celine Moody; and Male Athlete of the Year, Corrie Argus-Smith.

Patroller of the year: from left, Nat Jowett, club captain; Oliver Collett, patroller of the year 2014/15; and Zoe Younger, patroller of the year 2013/14.

Most improved: from left, Rachel Fraser, most improved; and Nat Jowett, club captain.

Male athlete of the year: past club captain Nick Leman with the Male athlete of the year, Corrie Argus-Smith and team captain, Thomas Malan.

Female Athlete of the Year: Celine Moody, Female athlete of the year 2014/15; Isabelle Tomas, female athlete of the year 2013/14; and Thomas Malan, team captain.

Leading Ladies: from left, Maxine Lockie, Ansell Bolton most outstanding active; Rachel Fraser, most improved and IRB racer of the season; Sophia Hughes, Female Nipper of the year; Emilie Harrison, Open female club champion; Celine Moody, Female athlete of the year; and Isabelle Tomas, Junior female club champion.

Open Male club champion: Tom McMorrow, Open champion 2013/14; Beau Van Agtmaal, Open champion 2014/15; and Thomas Malan, team captain.

Linda Sheehan memorial: Nipper helper of the year, from left, Janine Nielsen, Nipper helper of the year, Teagan Thom, youth and leadership development director; and friend of Linda Sheehan. Denise Lurati, a friend of Linda Sheehan.

Awards winners: back row from left, Geoff Allum , most valuable boatie; Rachel Fraser, most improved and IRB racer of the season; Maxine Lockie, Ansell Bolton most outstanding active; Sophia Hughes, female Nipper of the year; Emilie Harrison, Open female club champion; and Celine Moody, female athlete of the year. Front row from left, Isabelle Tomas, Junior female club champion; and Oliver Collett, patroller of the year.

Masters Female surfboat crew: State Champions 2014/15, from left, Michelle Roberts (c), Tania Dods-Cumming, Geoff Allum (sweep), club president, Angela Malan, Sarah-Jane Mead, Fiona Hughes and Nicole Hassall.

Open Female club champion: Tom McMorrow, Open champion 2013/14; Emilie Harrison, Open champion 2014/15; and Thomas Malan, team captain.

Male Nipper of the year: from left, Teagan Thom, youth and leadership development director; Matthew Auger, Nipper of the year; and Michelle Roberts, Money Sense Financial Group (award sponsor).

Female Nipper of the year: from left, Thomas Malan, Malan family award sponsor; Sophie Hughes, Nipper of the year; and Teagan Thom, youth and leadership development director.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club LOW scores were the order of the day on Saturday with strong winds making good play difficult.

Peter Walsh handled the conditions best scoring 35 points to win the A Grade event in a countback.

Merv Stubbs (20) chipped and putted very well to take B Grade also with 35 points.

The Super Comp was taken out by Bruce Hutton also with 35 points and also in a countback.

NTPs were Walter Taberner on the fourth hole, John Simon on the seventh, Bruce Hutton on the 14th and Geoff McDonald on the 16th.

DTL balls: Rod McKenzie, Geoff McDonald, Bruce Hutton, Nick Lafferty, Trevor Rickard, Russell Williams, Craig Hams, Anthony Sparkes, Bryan McCorkell, John Moor, Glenn Marsham and Rob Martin.

Next Saturday is Medal day and also the sixth round of the McMicking plate.

Forty two players took part in Tuesday’s 4BBB Stableford competition with John Payne (8) and Norm Hughes (12) successful with 45 points.

NTP’s were Allan Schache on the fourth hole, Bruce Hutton on the seventh, David Forbes on the 14th and Peter Buttinger on the 16th.

DTL balls: Allan Schache, John Eabry, Brian Fennessy, Will Norden, Roy Kleverkamp, Fred de Bondt, Ted Bruinewood, Bill Warren and John Simon.

A big field contested Thursday’s Stableford event with Peter Jaspers (14) taking the A Grade honours with a very good 41 points.

B Grade was taken out by the very consistent Allan Schache (21) with 37 points and Geoff Sherman (23) had 39 points to win C Grade.

NTPs were Norm Hughes on the fourth hole, John Simon on the seventh, Paul Luck on the 16th and it is was good to see club manager Josh Hall back on the course after suffering a broken ankle to be NTP

thestar.com.au on the 14th.

DTL balls: Colin Bear, Grant McRitchie, Dave Vorwerg, John Simon, Marilyn Williams, Bruce Hutton, Andy Bassett, Ian Watson, Neil MacKenzie, John Payne, Rod Brown, Neale Gillin, Ian Barlow, Mike Street, Peter Horman and Keith Finney.

Woorayl Ladies EVERYONE enjoyed the American Foursomes Stableford played on July 22.

The winners were Jenny Riseley and Inge Giliam with 31 points.

BDL went to Jo Fennell and Paula Ennoss.

Anne Grist won nearest the pin on the 8th.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S event, a 4BBB stableford, was kindly sponsored by member Col Olden.

The winners, with 44 points, were the pairing of L. Hemphill (27) and C. Stewart (25).

Runners up were C. Graeme (15) and C. LePage

Wednesday winners: from left, winners Maxine Eabry and Marg Griffiths, and runners up Colleen Touzel and Louise Schache of the Doris Chambers foursomes.

Leongatha ladies LAST Wednesday, 28 ladies competed in the qualifying round of Golf Victoria’s Doris Chambers foursomes.

The winners will represent the club in the state final at Patterson River GC in October.

Thanks go to the sponsors for the day’s event Maxine Eabry and Yvonne Gaunt.

Windy conditions and the format of the game, foursomes stableford, made scoring quite difficult.

The winning pair, with a playing handicap of 23, was Marg Griffiths

Woorayl THE trophies for our medal were provided by Bendigo Bank.

The winner of A Grade and our medallist was Warren Turner with a net 73 on a countback from our other grade winners.

and Maxine Eabry who scored 32 stableford points.

They were hotly pursued by runners up Colleen Touzel and Louise Schache playing off 27 with a score of 31 points.

The rest of the field did not fare nearly as well.

DTL balls were won by G. McRobert and E. Seebeck 28 points, F. O’Brien and M. Chapman and M. Meagher and H. Mackenzie 27 points, P. Pease and K. Dwyer 26 points, and T. West and J. Bissett 25 points on a count back, Fourteen players competed in the nine hole event.

The winner was Marg Gordon (39) with 20 points Down the line balls went to Lynda Bassett 15 points, Noreen Williams 14 points and Gwen Chapman 12 points.

Saturday, July 25: A field of nine ladies played a stableford event.

The winner was Marilyn Williams, handicap 22 with a score of 33 points.

DTL balls went to Wendy Parker 30 points and Rebecca Wilson with 29 points.

Frank Dekker won B Grade and Jim Newton won C Grade.

We gave balls to P. Challis, Damian Burge, Da Dwyer, D. Lim, G. Maisey and G. Ennoss.

Danny Dwyer had the least putts with 30 on a countback.

Rob Gourlay and Brian Wilson controlled the wind to win nearest the pins.

The ball raffle went to the D. Lim syndicate.

Next week Graeme Salmon and Robert Cook will provide the trophies for the fourball stroke event.

Caddying in the cold: from left, Kevin Riseky, Craig Hall, Ivor McLennan and Greg Fennell worked against the wind last Saturday at Woorayl Golf Club.

(25) with 42.

C. Graeme also won the NTP whilst R. McGeary took the pro pin.

The member’s draw jackpots again as M. Darmanin was absent.

Tuesday saw a win to J. Cusack (30) with 38 points on a count back from J. Hyett (36).

Best nine went to L. Hemphill and NTP to B. Betts.

Thursday’s result also involved a count back with R. McGeary (15) winning from C. Stewart (26) – both with 39 points. Best nine to R. Hannay and NTP to F. Stalker

Korumburra ladies A SMALL field of 16 girls enjoyed a sunny, warmish Stableford round on Wednesday; the wind and sunshine drying the course from previous weeks.

In division 1 (0-23) Lee Clements (12) had a good day to be the winner with 33 points, Lyn McIvor (23) was the runner-up on 27points, on a count back from Heather Grist. Kath Welsh (27) had the best score of 21points in division 2 and Lyn Perks (35) was the runner up with 29 points on a count back from Janice Follett.

Betty Thomson had the closest shot on the first, Lee Clements on the seventh and Barb Walker on the 13th.

No women played a competition last Saturday.

Next Wednesday, the event will be a two or three person Ambrose with groups arranged on arrival.

Please be at the clubhouse by 9.15am if you wish to play.

With both our captain and vice captain travelling north for the winter we are thankful to Marg Young who will take over their duties for August.

Our annual bus trip will again be at Melaleuca Links Par 3 course at Inverloch on Wednesday, August 19.

Another reminder for the Hoffmans afternoon on August 23.

Mirboo North Thursday Stableford competition Day winner: Simon Duff 37 points DTL: Steve Beitz 36, Jeff Hughes 35, Jake Smith 35.

NTP: 16th Peter Chapman.

Mirboo North Golf Club Saturday Stableford competition Winner: Tom Traill 12 handicap, 40 points.

DTL: Garry Shandley 37, Jeff Hughes 36, Ray Matthews 36, Mal Payne 34 on a countback.

Second shot NTP: first hole: Tom Traill.

NTP: 4th Jake Smith, 6th

Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday the Meeniyan Ladies played an Ambrose in fine weather and the course was really good for this time of year.

Sponsor for the day was Heather McCaughan.

Winners for the day were Margie Roe and Veronica Park with a score of

Tom Traill,13th Simon Duff, 16th Simon McInnes.

Joker raffle drawn on Friday, July 24.

The unlucky winners were Dave and Heather (our friendly newsagents) who drew the ace of hearts, therefore winning a bottle of wine.

The Walter and Eliza charity golf day winning team was made up of Jenni Thorburn, Morwell; Carmel Trembath, Morwell; Sandra Hughes, Mirboo North; and Sue Traill, Mirboo North.

Runners-up were Mary Beruldson; Mirboo North; Freda Nair, Mirboo North; Sandy Taylor, Mirboo North; and Jill White, Mirboo North.

NTP: 6th hole, Jan Armstrong, Churchill/Monash; and 16th hole, Barb Stimson, Mirboo North.

Foster golf COLD and damp conditions greeted golfers this week, with a number of golfers declining the option of braving the course.

However, there were still players in all the competitions throughout the week, and a decent field turned out for the Par event on Saturday.

The course itself is quite soggy and wet in places, however the tee off areas, fairways and greens are holding up quite well considering the time of year.

Tuesday July 21st - Men’s Stableford The winner of the men’s stableford last Tuesday (July 21) was Paul Spencer with 34 points.

DTL went to John Mathers 33 points and Dave Hutchinson 32 points.

NTP went to Athol McGrath on sixth.

Thursday July 23rd - Men’s Stableford The winner of the men’s stableford on Thursday was Paul Spencer with 38 points DTL went to John Mathers 36 points, Peter Dight 34 points and Larry Giddy 34 points.

NTP went Larry Giddy fourth and Peter Dight 17th.

Friday July 24th – Stableford 9 Hole Competition “Chook Run” The winner of Friday’s stableford nine hole competition “chook run” was Kevin Flett with 21 points.

DTL went Lloyd McKenzie 18 points and Alan Howell 17 points.

NTPs were Alan Howell and Kevin Flett.

Saturday July 25th – Men’s Par The winner in A Grade for Saturday’s men’s par event was Greg Cox with square.

The B grade winner was 61 points.

Runners-up were Heather McCaughan and Faye Le Page with a score of 63 points.

Best putts on the day Fay Smallman and Lyn Jennison with 39 putts.

DLBs went to Helen Helms Boyle and Jan Roberts with a score of 65.5 points.

Winners: from left, Margie Roe and Veronica Park won the Ambrose at Meeniyan on Wednesday.

Geoff Prue with +2.

DTL went to Steve Reid -2, Trevor Jones -2 and Simon Barwick -3.

NTP went to fourth Robert Fulton, sixth Robert Fulton, 13th Tony Vanin, 15th Lloyd McKenzie and 17th Alan Howell.

Three ladies played in the Stableford event, with Barb Britten posting the best score of 30 points, and NTP on the 17th was Gayle Reid.

Kevin Flett’s name came out on Friday night for the members draw and unfortunately he was not present to collect the $950, so the draw will jackpot up to $1000 next Friday.

In the Saturday men’s golf members draw Peter Tilley’s name was drawn out, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $860, nor did he play in the golf competition, so the draw will jackpot to $880 next week.

Korumburra THERE were 33 players on Saturday, July 25 for the two man Ambrose championships with trophies by P. Harris.

A Grade: P. Johnson (9), R. Ludenia (12) 62¾, T. Marotti, L. Sharp 63 net; T. O’Neill, N. Perks 63¾; I. Gibson, G. Jones 64½.

B Grade: B. Hessels (9), S. Clark (19) 60 net.

Nearest the pin: 1st P. Johnson, 7th S. Clark, 10th T. Fowles, 13th L. Sharp.

Tuesday’s winner was S. Harland 43 pts and Thursday’s

winner was S. Harland 37 pts.

On Sunday, July 26 nine pairs played a two man Ambrose competition, with trophies

by Mick Bull.

Winners were Tyler Marotti and Leigh Sharp.

Balls down the line: P. Hopkins, T. Herbert 66½ countback Peter Vanagtmaal and Tim Fowles.

Nearest the pins: 1st Leigh Sharp, 7th Greg Jones, 10th Leigh Sharp, 13th Leigh Sharp.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday, July 25, yet another icy cold Saturday, we played a stableford event with a field of 68 players.

A Grade winner and celebrating his birthday was Jason Sartori, 36 points; B Grade winner J. Burke 35 points and C Grade C. Harvey 39 points.

Balls down the line: D. Garry 37, S. Lang 35, G. Linguey, I. Baudonaro, N. Burne, J. Geyer, J. Crellin, G. Hennequin 34; L. Strosser, I. Baker 33.

Nearest the pins: 2nd I. Baudonaro, 8th G. Hennequin, 13th I. Baudonaro, 17th E. Vanagtmaal.

Next Saturday is the August monthly medal.

Speaking with our curator Ben, he is of the belief we should be playing the new 17th hole by September 1, which will be exciting.

Have a great week and keep warm.

Wind beaters: winning on a day when the wind made the Wonthaggi golf as wild as Royal St Andrews, from left, B Grade Catherine Bolding and A Grade Marg Johnson.

Wonthaggi Ladies THE Wonthaggi golf course, while not as windy as St Andrews in Scotland, had it been the venue for the British Open on the weekend, the head wind on some holes certainly made the course very challenging.

Twenty four ladies rugged up for their Stableford round and scared away the rain.

Two grades were made and the best round on the day was the A Grade (022) winner Marg Johnson with her (11) 33 points.

Her tee on the 17th pipped her friend Annie Tschiderer

Leongatha Bowls WEDNESDAY, July 22 saw the club’s monthly triples in action with 16 teams taking to the greens in cool, pleasant weather.

The winners on the day was the team from Morwell RSL, M. Gardner (s), Neil Ellery and Stuart Hulse with three wins plus 47.

Runners-up was the Welshpool team of Peter MacPhail (s), Latina McLaine and Mel Leslie with three wins plus seven.

The best last game went to the Leongatha team of Liz Beale (s), Anne Lye and Jim Lye with plus 16.

The club will be holding

for the NTP prize.

A very hearty welcome to Catherine Bolding for her first time in the Wednesday field and a fabulous result of (43) 31 points won her the B Grade prize.

Leonie Bentick won the NTP on the second.

Welcome back to Christine Hamilton who took out the pro pin eighth on a jackpot week.

Welcome back to Irene Walsh from her overseas adventure.

BDL: M. Johnson 33, R. Wilkinson 31, C. Bolding 31, M. O’Halloran 31, P. Hanley 28, L. Bentick 27, B. Bowmar 26, C. Yann 26. another day of classic pairs on Wednesday, August 12.

This event is not confined to Leongatha bowlers and so an invitation is open to any pair of bowlers from other clubs to register and take part, or if you wish to enter your name as a single entry to be paired with another single entry then please contact Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974.

Entries will be open until 9am on August 12. Play will start at 11am, BYO lunch, so be early and get your entry in.

The next monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, August 26.

Good bowling.

‘Jackhigh’.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 45

BOWLS | SPORT

thestar.com.au Inverloch INVERLOCH’S mid-week (Wednesday) social bowls continues to be popular, considering the uncertain weather we experience at this time of year.

Last week’s two-bytwelve game attracted 30 bowlers playing as fours.

Four teams won both games.

Winners, with 35 points, were Brian Humphris (s), Carol Waters, Bob Huntley and Chris Gillman.

Runners, on 34 points, were Marg Flett (s), John Thornton, Gavin Blew and Harry Dunn.

Raffles were won by Neil Everitt, Judy Parker, Gavin Blew and Rhonda Davies.

Players are reminded to

sign on by 10am for an 11am start for mixed social games.

Friday, July 24 was lucky draw night and the jackpot remains unpaid due to the nonattendance of the lucky member, so continues to jackpot at the rate of $10 per week, until claimed.

The Sunday social mixed game was cancelled for the obvious reason, but this did not deter 25 hardy volunteers from the South Gippsland Conservation Society from planting over 1100 (that’s right, eleven hundred) shrubs and grasses in the treed areas surrounding the Inverloch Bowling Club, which was somewhat down at heel until recent scrub clearance and landscaping by Bass Coast Shire contractors.

The tree-planting was a

joint venture exercise undertaken by the Conservation Society, Inverloch Lions Club and Inverloch Bowling Club, who carried out some preparatory clearance of the area two years ago.

This event was Inverloch’s contribution to Australia’s National Tree Planting Day. The end result is a greatly improved native growth surrounding the bowls club site.

The Inverloch Bowling Club is grateful to the cosponsors for their generosity and expertise, to Councillor Jordan Cugnale, and to the volunteers who braved freezing weather conditions (including a hail storm), which even the local bowling fraternity could not face.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, July 22 there were six players on a nice night to bowl which saw two teams of three.

We played two games of 10 ends with six bowls.

The club singles were played last week. The men’s winner was Rod McConchie over Bill Wolswinkle by one shot 10-9, and the ladies winner was Toni Heldens.

First (DW), skipper Charlie Tumino, Rod McConchie and Joe Occhipinti over skipper Toni Heldens, Bill Wolswinkle and Mary Tumino with a draw and a loss. The second game they changed positions.

Also it was nice to see Ian Benson back for a look.

Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Mardan Indoor IT was a light on week as predicted and 10 of us turned out for our weekly social dose of bowling.

It’s always interesting to see what combination of teams is dealt up, especially when there are teams of two and three.

Tarwin Lower

This week there were two of each and each team had one lady player in it to keep the men in order.

Two games of 10 ends was the order of play for the night and it produced some very closely played and low scoring games with several being decided by just a point and often on the final bowl of the game.

It was interesting to watch Kristy Rutjens and Graeme Trease playing with Vito put down some well delivered and in many cases rather dubiously played shots, as in Kristy’s case, which kept Vito on his toes and the rest of us entertained.

Results: Runners-up with two wins 10 ends were Bev Greenwood and Russell Grady (s).

Winners with two wins 11 ends were Graeme Trease, Kristy Rutjens and Vito Serafino (s).

Well done everyone.

Next week we will be playing on Tuesday night at the SGIBBA presentation night at Dumbalk Hall so there will be no bowls on Wednesday at Mardan Hall.

Winter Pairs – Steve brings home the meat tray.

Wednesday: Leongatha – yes, he returns home with another meat tray.

Thursday: Fish Creek – yes another meat tray.

Sounds like many barbecues for the Grahams.

Do not forget though, he did have partners or team members to help him along.

Runners-up: Inverloch’s Wednesday social bowls runners-up were, from left, John Thornton, Marg Flett (s), Gavin Blew and Harry Dunn.

WHILE so many of our lucky members have gone to Queensland to enjoy what is supposed to be a hot time there is one of our members here at Tarwin who is really enjoying “being hot.”

Yes, Steve Graham last week played at Meeniyan on Monday, bringing home the meat tray. Tuesday: Tarwin

Winners: Inverloch Wednesday social bowls winners were from left, Chris Gillman, Brian Humphris (s), Carol Waters and Bob Huntley.

Well done please: Marion Emmet and Steve Graham from Tarwin were winners in Tuesday’s winter pairs.

The third person Mick Bowman giving encouragement in the background is Mick Bowman.

SGIBBA LAST Tuesday night saw all our Men’s and Ladies’ club champions roll-up for our association Men’s and Ladies’ Singles’ championships at Dumbalk.

Some great matches took place among the players.

An excellent nights competition all round.

Well done to all those who played.

At the end of the night our congratulations go to Kay Cook from Dumbalk, winning the Ladies’ championship and Robert Matthies also

from Dumbalk winning the Men’s championship.

Another double win for the Dumbalk Club.

A great effort.

Tuesday night this week brings the end to association events as we close with our presentation night tournament.

An enjoyable night of bowls, with some great prizes for the night’s winners and runners-up, followed by our official presentation of the Pennant and Singles trophies to their respective recipients.

Full report next week.

Happy bowling all.

Plated up: from left, association Ladies’ Single’s champion, Kay Cook; SGIBBA President Charlie Tumino; and association Men’s Single’s champion, Robert Matthies.

They are all happy with their prizes too.

We have been complaining about the cold but we expect that in winter.

We hear that friends up north have had many days of heavy rain.

Last Tuesday’s pairs was enjoyed by all who played.

The winners being Marion Emmet and Steve Graham, the second time in a row they have

come up winners.

Runners-up were Geoff Prendergass and Brian Martin from Leongatha.

Wednesday Wizz is on again this week, Wednesday, July 29.

The next winter pairs’ event is Tuesday, August 4.

Hope to see you all there.

Please check the notice board dates for practice games coming up soon.

No Steve Graham: Brian Martin and Geoff Prendergast from Leongatha, runners-up in Tarwin’s Tuesday winter pairs competition.

Bombers celebrate Dyson’s hundredth SATURDAY night was a big event for the Heppell family with Dyson playing in his hundredth game for Essendon.

Century number one: Dyson Heppell with his girlfriend Kate Turner following the match.

His hundredth, he agreed, has come around very quickly.

Mum and dad, Paul and Ann Maree could not have been more proud.

At the chairman’s dinner prior to the game, they heard chairman Paul Little speak of Dyson in high regard.

Mr Little spoke of the sense of community Dyson has brought to the club and his relaxed way of talking to the media, making him think he must have attended the Terry Danaher media school.

In his 100 games at the club Dyson has won the rising star award, best and fairest, all Australian, ABC player of the year and best club person three years in succession along with being the current captain.

The chairman said there would hardly be a player who has achieved so much in his first 100 games.

The Bombers lost by a narrow margin to Port Adelaide but Ann Maree Heppell said, “It was a wonderful night despite the loss. The Essendon boys combined well as a team and we are sure they felt tremendously proud of Dyson.

“We were invited down to the rooms to watch the boys warm up and stood at the top of the race to watch Dyson lead the team through the banner.

An incredible achievement: from left, family friend Kellie Dearlove, Dyson Heppell and mum Ann Maree Heppell.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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Alberton netball results Results - Round 16 July 25 A Grade: Fish Creek 44 d Foster 41, Kilcunda-Bass 22 lt MDU 23, Korumburra-Bena 20 d DWWWW (forfeited), Stony Creek 36 lt InverlochKongwak 52, Tarwin 21 lt Dalyston 73, Toora 25 lt Phillip Island 26.

B Grade: Fish Creek 30 lt Foster 40, Kilcunda-Bass 7 lt MDU 67, Korumburra-Bena

v DWWWW (cancelled), Stony Creek 40 lt InverlochKongwak 63, Tarwin 22 lt Dalyston 39, Toora 39 d Phillip Island 28.

C Grade: Fish Creek 48 d Foster 30, Kilcunda-Bass 5 lt MDU 43, Stony Creek 28 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 45, Tarwin 16 lt Dalyston 55, Toora 30 d Phillip Island 27.

17 & Under: Fish Creek 14 drew Foster 14, Kilcunda-

Bass 10 lt MDU 49, Korumburra-Bena 46 d DWWWW 8, Stony Creek 21 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 68, Tarwin 22 lt Dalyston 35, Toora 12 lt Phillip Island 37.

15 & Under: Fish Creek 15 lt Foster 22, KilcundaBass 11 lt MDU 34, Korumburra-Bena 51 d DWWWW 0, Stony Creek 3 lt InverlochKongwak 77, Tarwin 19 d Dalyston 16, Toora 4 lt Phillip Island 31.

13 & Under: Fish Creek 37 d Foster 7, Stony Creek 4 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 72, Tarwin 1 lt Dalyston 50, Toora 6 lt Phillip Island 17.

Ladders

Gotcha!: Stony Creek’s Andrea Funnell (GA) and Emily Harrison raffle the ball as IK’s Trina Anderson awaits the outcome. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................219.64 Dalyston .....................206.37 Foster..........................158.01 Fish Creek ..................130.48 Toora ..........................130.39 Inv-Kongwak .............103.34 Phillip Island ...............101.40 Stony Creek...................92.55 MDU .............................90.37 Tarwin ...........................73.69 Kil-Bass.........................56.32 DWWWW.....................22.71 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................218.30 Inv-Kongwak .............181.90 Dalyston .....................141.33 Foster..........................136.88 Toora .......................... 115.50 MDU ...........................120.63 Phillip Island ............... 112.90 Fish Creek .....................94.18 Stony Creek...................92.10 Tarwin ...........................66.37 Kil-Bass.........................39.13 DWWWW.....................26.13 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................229.53

56 56 48 40 32 32 32 24 24 8 8 0 58 56 44 40 38 36 30 20 20 8 8 2 60

Dalyston .....................234.21 Toora ..........................149.51 Inv-Kongwak .............129.34 Stony Creek ................. 97.11 MDU .............................97.35 Phillip Island .................98.58 Fish Creek .....................80.43 Tarwin ...........................76.91 Foster.............................60.74 Kil-Bass.........................50.56 DWWWW.......................0.00 17 & Under Phillip Island..............180.00 Dalyston .....................212.15 Inv-Kongwak .............166.13 Fish Creek ..................191.19 Foster..........................163.33 MDU ...........................142.59 Kor-Bena .....................120.39 Tarwin ...........................75.06 Stony Creek...................50.32 Kil-Bass.........................49.91 DWWWW.....................32.96 Toora .............................38.95 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............295.41 MDU ...........................320.97 Phillip Island..............179.80 Kor-Bena ....................209.95 Foster..........................152.99 Tarwin ..........................90.41 Fish Creek .....................84.21 Toora .............................64.16 Dalyston ........................85.78 Kil-Bass.........................49.01 DWWWW.....................39.47 Stony Creek...................13.12 13 & Under Dalyston .....................458.10 Inv-Kongwak .............449.61 Kor-Bena ....................289.39 Phillip Island..............161.05 Fish Creek ..................127.59 Toora ..........................102.62 Stony Creek...................34.68 Foster.............................75.28 Tarwin ...........................26.33 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

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Gippsland netball scores Results - Round 14 A Grade: Morwell 42 d Maffra 20, Bairnsdale 21 lt Traralgon 69, Moe 46 d Drouin 40, Warragul 23 lt Wonthaggi Power 77, Leongatha 31 lt Sale 48.

B Grade: Morwell 45 d Maffra 27, Bairnsdale 31 lt Traralgon 54, Moe 30 lt Drouin 40, Warragul 15 lt Wonthaggi Power 69, Leongatha 56 d Sale 38.

C Grade: Morwell 25 d Maffra 22, Bairnsdale 26 lt Traralgon 37, Moe 42 d Drouin 37, Warragul 19 lt Wonthaggi Power, Leongatha 38 d Sale 36.

Under 17: Morwell 10 lt Maffra 39, Bairnsdale 22 lt Traralgon 32, Moe 35 d Drouin 30, Warragul 13 lt Wonthaggi Power 49, Leongatha 16 lt Sale 50.

Under 15: Morwell 12 lt Maffra 64, Bairnsdale 30 lt Traralgon 41, Moe 25 drew

Drouin 25, Warragul 18 lt Wonthaggi Power 39, Leongatha 22 lt Sale 49.

Under 13: Morwell 20 d Maffra 19, Bairnsdale 38 d Traralgon 23, Moe 25 d Drouin 19, Warragul 9 lt Wonthaggi Power 75, Leongatha 23 lt Sale 42.

Ladders A Grade Morwell ......................141.26 Traralgon ...................145.99 Drouin ........................146.76 Leongatha .................. 114.65 Moe ............................. 110.98 Sale.............................. 119.14 Maffra............................89.65 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.12 Bairnsdale .....................76.28 Warragul ........................37.91 B Grade Traralgon ...................152.65 Leongatha ..................146.94 Morwell ......................122.78 Moe ............................. 110.00 Wonthaggi Power ......122.66 Drouin .........................122.52 Sale................................ 96.11 Bairnsdale .....................69.44

48 44 42 36 32 30 24 16 8 0 56 44 34 34 32 32 28 16

LEONGATHA INDOOR NETBALL ASSOC. (ECA CENTRE) SECTIONS: SENIOR LADIES - start 6:30pm JUNIOR 15 & UNDER GIRLS OR MIXED - start 6pm JUNIOR 13 & UNDER GIRLS OR MIXED - start 6pm

SINGLE PLAYER OR TEAM ENTRY FOR ALL SECTIONS Season: August 17 to November 30 All entries close: August 13 Enquiries: Wendy 0400 534 694 or Mandy 0409 868 470 e: jbongers@dcsi.net.au

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Maffra............................72.97 Warragul ........................45.40 C Grade Traralgon ...................140.87 Wonthaggi Power ...... 115.74 Leongatha .................. 110.38 Morwell ...................... 119.84 Bairnsdale .................. 117.97 Moe ............................. 113.53 Sale..............................105.27 Drouin ...........................91.24 Maffra............................77.22 Warragul ........................35.48 Under 17 Sale .............................184.85 Moe .............................130.34 Traralgon ...................132.65 Maffra ........................138.94 Drouin ........................140.24 Wonthaggi Power ........122.06 Bairnsdale ................... 113.42 Leongatha......................59.17 Warragul ........................57.09

4 0 44 42 40 34 32 32 28 20 8 0 46 44 40 38 34 28 28 12 10

Morwell .........................32.72 Under 15 Maffra ........................265.91 Traralgon ...................148.97 Drouin ........................147.33 Sale .............................129.68 Wonthaggi Power ......125.70 Moe ...............................97.09 Bairnsdale .....................83.55 Leongatha......................62.27 Warragul ........................49.34 Morwell .........................39.60 Under 13 Wonthaggi Power ......252.42 Sale .............................186.86 Bairnsdale ..................212.98 Traralgon ...................191.73 Morwell ......................106.33 Maffra............................89.60 Leongatha......................76.86 Drouin ...........................66.06 Moe ...............................40.39 Warragul ........................16.42

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Mirboo North Round 14 results A Grade: Mirboo North 58 d Morwell East 31.

Best: Jessie Holland.

Coaches award: Louisa Pratt.

Another great game girls.

Thank you to all of our fill ins who are doing a wonderful job. It was nice to be able to make some changes and see that they work. Well done.

B Grade: Mirboo North 19 lt Morwell East 63.

Best: Steph St Ellen.

Coaches award: Alyce Turnbull.

Outclassed by a very good Morwell East side. B grade have suffered with injuries and absences this year but well done to the girls for stepping out each week and giving it their all. Thanks to the girls who filled in again this week.

C Grade: Mirboo North 27 lt Morwell East 30.

Best: Laura Robins.

Coaches award: Courtney Dyke.

An unlucky defeat against a second placed Morwell East. This game was potentially a qualifying final preview, so let’s learn from the

game and come back stronger next time.

D Grade: Mirboo North 21 lt Morwell East 36.

Best: Kirsty Koene.

Coaches award: Dioni Hardisty.

Some awesome patches of play, but we needed to be more consistent. Great overall effort girls.

Under 17s: Mirboo North 7 lt Morwell East 38.

Best: Kiara Gervasi.

Coaches award: Riannah Irwin.

Excellent pressure at the defensive end but we just couldn’t convert. Outplayed by a polished Morwell East side. Let’s aim for 3/3 for the last three rounds of the season girls.

Under 15s: Mirboo North 28 lt Morwell East 29.

Best: Charlie Chila.

Coaches award: Lucy Palmer.

A hard fought game right to the end. Some rushed play and bad decisions led to a one point loss. Great to know going into finals that we can beat them when it counts.

Position: Meg Rosser gets a better position passing out to wing attack, Kate Sperling. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Parrots netball write up Round 14 - July 25 Under 13 Sale 42 d Leongatha 23 Awards: Baker’s Delight - Molly Kent, Network Video - Stacey Giliam.

Good game girls, started off strong with good defence.

We held on and stuck tight in the first half but unfortunately couldn’t hold on for a win.

Great job girls.

Under 15 Sale 49 d Leongatha 22 Awards: Pilates $10 cash - Ashlie Giliam, Nagel’s Pharmacy - Nikky Wright.

Great job girls, we started off very strong. Let’s go out with a bang in the next game.

Under 17

B Grade

Sale 50 d Leongatha 16 Awards: Serafino’s - Lisa Clark, SG Therapy Centre Koby Dennison.

Bad luck girls, although you didn’t win you kept your passing and attacking work to a massive positive. Great work to the defenders for trying and putting everything into it.

Leongatha 56 d Sale 37 Awards: Lissa’s Beauty Room - Maddie Kerr. Auction: Kathy Reid.

A very physical game but we continued to fight and built our lead each quarter. Great game girls.

C Grade Leongatha 38 d Sale 36 Awards: Buzz - Kate Gourlay, RSL - Tegan Renden. Auction: Sandi Grylls.

Very close, well fought game with a great result. Awesome defence kept the game in our favour. Great team effort.

A Grade Sale 48 d Leongatha 31 Awards: Shan’s Lingerie - Courtney Lever and Laura Higgins. Auction: Kate McCarthy.

A hard fought game against some very physical opposition.

Unfortunately our basic skills let us down and we weren’t able to come away with the four points.

LDNA netball results Round 12 results Saturday, July 25 11 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North Purple 7 d Mt Eccles Thunderbirds 0, Mt Eccles Swifts 10 d Meeniyan & District 4, St Laurence 5 drew Town Black 5.

11 & Under Section 2: St Laurence 6 d Mt Eccles Vixens 0, Mirboo North Gold 5 d Mt Eccles Magic 1.

13 & Under: St Laurence Blue 16 d Town Tangerine 9, Mirboo North Gold 12 d Mirboo North Purple 8, Parrots 14 d Mt Eccles Steel 6, Mt

LDNA umpires Saturday, August 1 11am: Sam Anderson, Mary Gourlay, Sue Ritchie, Bridget Eldred, Angelique Dunlevie, Robyn Harris, Erin Baudinette Aleisha Wrigley, Anita Gourlay, Lisa Mildenhall, Maria Evison, Jesseme Arnason, Taylah Brown, Michaeleah Stephens.

12pm: Georgia Edwards, Taylah Brown, Amy Smith, Angelique Dunlevie, Karen Clarke, Emily Chadwick, Barb Challis, Nikya Wright, Janice Sing, Julie Grant, Pat Kuhne, Millie Hannon.

1pm: Maddi Wright, Sue Ritchie, Barb Challis, Sam Anderson, Bec Vagg, Pat Kuhne.

2.15pm: Lauren Baudinette, Emma Smith, Lori McKenzie, Erin Baudinette, Anita Gourlay.

Eccles Pulse 19 d Town Black 2, Meeniyan & District 28 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 2.

15 & Under: Town Black 15 d St Laurence 13, Town Tangerine 31 d Meeniyan & District 14, Mt Eccles Mystics 22 d Mirboo North Purple 13.

17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 58 d Mt Eccles Tornadoes 13, Mt Eccles Storm 42 d St Laurence 36, Mirboo North Purple 39 d Town Black 14.

Open: Town Green 33 d St Laurence Gold 23, Town Tangerine 39 d St Laurence Maroon 37, Mt Eccles Roar 33 d Mt Eccles Thundeer 21.

Ladders 13 & Under Mirboo North Purple .............22 Mirboo North Gold ................22 Meeniyan & District ..............20 Parrots .....................................16

Mt Eccles Pulse ........................16 Mt Eccles Steel ........................12 St Laurence Blue ......................12 St Laurence Maroon .................10 Town Tangerine..........................8 Mt Eccles Firebirds ....................4 Town Black ................................2 15 & Under Parrots .....................................24 Mirboo North Purple .............18 Mt Eccles Mystics ...................16 Town Tangerine ......................16 St Laurence ................................8 Town Black ................................8 Meeniyan & District ..................6 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & District ..............24 Mirboo North Purple .............20 St Laurence .............................10 Town Black ...............................9 Mt Eccles Storm.........................5 Mt Eccles Tornadoes ..................4 Open Town Green.............................20 St Laurence Gold ...................18 Town Tangerine ......................14 St Laurence Maroon ..............10 Mt Eccles Roar...........................6 Mt Eccles Thunder .....................4

Shooter stare down: Susie Moon (WA) looks to pass as Brittany Price (GS) stares down St Laurence opponent Sharron Stephens.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 47

FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Mirboo North versus Morwell East

The Tigers bounce back FOLLOWING successive narrow losses to Yallourn Yallourn North and Thorpdale, Mirboo North bounced back hard to defeat Morwell East by 78 points, in fine, but gusty conditions at Tigerland on Saturday.

The mighty Tigers have regained third position on the Mid Gippsland ladder, after top of the table YYN’s 21 point victory over Newborough, pushed the Bulldogs down to fourth spot.

By quarter time, Mirboo North’s four unanswered majors equalled the total number of goals Real Madrid and Carlton each booted in their respective football matches the previous evening.

At game’s end, Morwell East had scrambled together a dismal 3.7 and all but eliminated itself from appearing in this year’s finals.

It was a disappointing day for loyal servants, Brandon Francis and Mick O’Brien, who were both making their 100th club appearances for the Hawks.

The Tigers’ relentless pack hunting, savage tackling and adventurous running, clearly

flustered their opponents.

Even a psyched out football psychologist would have struggled to understand what the panic stricken Hawks were sometimes thinking, when they were near or in possession of the ball.

A farmer in the crowd summed up the visitors’ dilemma: “They’re like sheep without a shepherd; so lost they can’t find their direct opponents, or muster sufficient effective kicks.”

Aimless passes that didn’t hit targets and misplaced handballs, not to mention dropped marks and fumbles aplenty, limited Morwell East’s efforts to organise, synchronise or invigorate its game plan structures.

Mirboo North’s champion full forward, Tim Traill, booted two telling goals either side of an off the deck conversion by Jon Burge, that helped the locals kick 20 points clear in the opening 15 minutes.

Then, Josh Piper, added another after marking a long roost from Isaac Abas and the Tigers held a 26 point advantage at the first break.

Another four majors from Mirboo North in the second term also went unanswered by the opposition, whose scoreboard tally was a paltry three behinds at half time.

Jack Robertson and Shane Peters were having a field day at the drop of Abas’ taps, whilst Jacob Blair, Clancy Bennett and skipper, Damien Turner, provided outstanding run and carry through the midfield and beyond.

Down back, Tristan Salerno, Luke Palmer, Dwayne Gunn, Daniel Taylor, Brad Richards and Jed Alexander combined superbly to repel the Hawks and steadfastly refused to let any goals through.

The Hawks looked much better after the long break and finally recorded their first goal when Shaun Barnes popped one through the big white sticks, three minutes into the third term.

Perhaps, coach Colin King, partook in some passionate discussion with his leadership group, before delivering a stern half time address to the players.

Whatever was said, seemed to inspire the Hawks, who became more purposeful, instinctive and cohesive in their endeavors.

Milestone man, Francis, kicked Morwell East’s second major after a brilliant tackle and 50 metre penalty put him on the goal line.

Others in the brown and gold who came to the fore were, Daniel Pollard, Ben

Marks, Jordan Cook and Jody Riordan.

However, there was no stopping the Tigers, who advanced to a 62 point lead at the last change with unbridled energy in the contests and creation of space on the outside.

Two more goals by Traill after perfect deliveries from Peters and Palmer in the last term, increased the big Tiger’s contribution to five for the afternoon.

Turner and Robertson added one each for the Tigers and Paul Henry brought up the Hawks’ third major from a mark shortly before the final siren.

This Saturday, Mirboo North travels to Yinnar to play the second placed Magpies in a crucial encounter the Tigers must win, to keep third place and a double chance in the finals alive.

Reserves Following its inspiring 46 point victory over the Hawks, Mirboo North has jumped into third position on the ladder, after its 11th win of the season.

The mighty Tigers increased their three point halftime lead to four goals at three quarter time by booting 3.4 and restricting Morwell East to one behind.

Andrew Soplakow (3), Pat Aveling (2), and Jordan Richards (2), were Mirboo North’s main goal kickers.

The Tigers continued on their merry way in the final quarter, when they piled on 4.4 to Morwell East’s solitary goal.

With James Grande, Brent Harriage, Damien Lockie and

Mitchell Wightman firing on all cylinders, the Tigers should be well pleased with their strong finishing last half.

Colin Gibson-Williamson with two majors and Brandon Scott, Travis Willis, and Nathan-Lee Nikodemski were significant contributors for the Hawks.

SENIORS Mirboo North 15.13.103 d Morwell East 3.7.25

THIRDS Mirboo North 22.20.152 d Morwell East 4.3.27

Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 5, J. Burge 3, J. Robertson 3, P. Hinkley 1, J. Piper 1, D. Taylor 1, D. Turner 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, J. Burge, S. Peters, T. Salerno, T. Traill, C. Bennett Morwell East goals: B. Francis 1, P. Henry 1, S. Barnes 1.

Morwell East best: D. Pollard, B. Marks, J. Cook, J. Riordan, B. Gibson, D. Brooks.

Mirboo North goals: T. Paterson 6, R. Oddy 3, J. Richards 3, Z. Porter 2, J. Hohmann 2, D. Huynh 2, J. Buxton 1, D. Allen 1, A. Miller 1, B. Thomson 1.

Mirboo North best: D. Allen, A. Miller, J. Buxton, T. Paterson, R. Oddy, Z. Porter.

Morwell East goals: J. Cargill 3, A. Dodd 1.

Morwell East best: B. Scott, B. Semmler, L. Hunt, L. Palmer, S. Whadcoat, Z. Mudge.

RESERVES Mirboo North 11.13.79 d Morwell East 5.3.33 Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 3, P. Aveling 2, J. Richards 2, D. Banks 1, S. Lawson 1, N. Gervasi 1, B. Harriage 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Grande, B. Harriage, D. Lockie, M. Wightman, N. Gervasi, S. Littlejohn.

Morwell East goals: C. Gibson-Williamson 2, A. Dodd 1, G. Knowles 1, J. Lansdown 1 Morwell East best: B. Scott, T. Willis, N. Nikodemski, J. Lansdown, A. Frood, A. Dodd.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 18.9.117 d Morwell East 3.0.18 Mirboo North goals: D. Weir 7, M. McKenzie 2, R. Lowrie 1, T. Reiske 1, B. Rudling 1, C. Iorangi 1, A. Irwin 1, C. White 1, A. Miller 1, T. Paterson 1.

Mirboo North best: D. Weir, R. Peter, A. Miller, T. Paterson, T. Reiske, B. Van de rydt .

Morwell East goals: K. Hearn 2.

Morwell East best: A. Aban, B. Pedley, L. Palmer, Z. Brown, C. Nikodemski.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 190.87 Yinnar ................... 193.98 Mirboo North ........ 149.76 Newborough ......... 130.84 Thorpdale ............... 89.12 Trafalgar ................. 111.85 Morwell East ............ 83.81 Boolarra ................... 59.88 Yarragon .................. 68.02 Hill End .................... 43.19

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RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 201.80 Newborough ......... 194.31 Mirboo North ........ 125.98 Yall-Yall North....... 241.39 Morwell East........... 88.17 Thorpdale ................ 91.91 Trafalgar ................... 75.08 Yarragon .................. 70.95 Hill End .................... 43.20 Boolarra ................... 36.57

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THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 330.43 Yinnar ................... 315.11 Yarragon ............... 206.97 Yall-Yall North....... 107.25 Trafalgar ................. 90.42 Newborough .......... 111.87 Thorpdale ................ 74.43 Morwell East ............ 31.86 Boolarra .................. 29.56

60 56 44 38 32 28 18 12 12

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 539.62 Hill End ................. 237.40 Trafalgar ............... 196.95 Yinnar ................... 166.59 Thorpdale ............... 51.92 Mirboo North............ 88.40 Yall-Yall North .......... 23.92 Morwell East ............ 27.77

60 52 44 40 32 28 24 12

OTHER MATCHES

Anyone’s ball: Jack Robertson reaching for possession in a crowded passage of play.

Watch out Hawk: Isaac Abas looking to handball to Jacob Blair while their Morwell East opponent has other plans.

• Leongatha Cycling

Chilly racing at Korrine CLUB members and officials endured a windy and cold afternoon for racing at Korrine on Saturday.

The only saving grace was that it did not rain.

Whilst the thermometer indicated 11 celcius the wind chill factor meant it felt like five celcius.

However, there was a good turnout of cyclists for the running of the Sprag trophy race over two laps of the 18 kilometre circuit.

The Senior field of 19 riders saw the scratch duo of Brett Franklin and Steffen Kirsch giving a three minute start to five riders on three minutes, a further four riders at eight minutes, six riders at 10 minutes and a duo on limit of 14 minutes.

The limit riders were last year’s winner, Rod Cheney and Dane Herbert.

Rod had put in a good time trial last week and looks to be getting back to

form so it was no surprise to see the limit riders had recorded a good first lap effort.

Also going well were the four of the riders from the three minute bunch, Will Lumby, Austin Timmins, Peter Hollins and Harrison McLean.

By the end of the first lap the scratch duo had just split into Franklin leading in Kirsch and they too had put in a good lap but were now a single rider against four.

Through Lance Creek with the cross winds Harrison lost contact with the other trio.

The three hills between there and the finish were enough to allow Lumby, Timmins and Hollins to ride through the field with only Rod Cheney managing to reach the finish line still in contention.

A strong sprint by Lumby saw him claim the trophy in 57.14 minutes, however it was a tyre width result for Timmins in second over Hollins.

Cheney came through for fourth, 200 metres in arrears was Dane for fifth.

Leigh Stott was next home followed by Franklin for seventh and fastest time. 55.43.

Then it was Kerry Pritchard eighth, Bernadette Fitzgerald ninth and rounding out the top 10 was visiting rider David Chesney.

In the Junior race it was a change of field as Oliver had ridden in the Senior race leaving Thomas Fitzgerald and Mitch Harry to ride off scratch for the one lap (18km).

They had two riders at two minutes, two at six min and two riders on limit (12 minutes), Sullivan Herbert and Max Slinger.

The Junior riders had the benefit of Senior riders coming past regularly to give a few words of encouragement.

It obviously worked well for Herbert as he put in his best ride of the sea-

son to lead from start to finish for the win in 47.55.

Next home with a solid sprint was the scratch duo with Fitzgerald taking second and fastest time in 38.20.

Then it was Mitch Harry third, Kaleb Jans fourth, Harry Herbert fifth, Felicity Waddell sixth, Max Slinger seventh and Alfie Herbert eighth.

Next week the racing is at Tarwin Lower with the Seniors racing out to Walkerville North and return.

This will be a different race with basically flat roads punctuated by the two kilometre climb to the Cape Liptrap turn.

What goes up: the three minute bunch of Peter Hollins, Will Lumby, Austin Timmins and Harrison McLean as they climb their way up towards Gow’s corner on the first lap of the Korrine circuit.

SENIORS Yinnar 15.20.110 d Yarragon 5.10.40 Trafalgar 14.16.100 d Hill End 4.5.29 Boolarra 9.5.59 d Thorpdale 7.15.57 Yallourn-Yall North 11.5.71 d Newborough7.8.50 RESERVES Yinnar 12.11.83 d Yarragon 4.3.27 Trafalgar 6.10.46 d Hill End 3.3.21 Thorpdale 5.14.44 d Boolarra 3.4.22 Newborough 8.6.54 d Yallourn-Yall North 4.6.30 THIRDS Yinnar 10.6.66 d Yarragon 1.5.11 Boolarra 10.7.67 d Thorpdale 8.10.58 Yallourn-Yall North 5.11.41 d Newborough 5.6.36 FOURTHS Hill End 10.8.68 d Trafalgar 4.3.27 Newborough 15.14.104 d Yallourn-Yall North 0.0.0

Winning by a tyre width: from left, second Austin Timmins, first and winner of the Sprag trophy Will Lumby, third Peter Hollins and Junior event winner Sullivan Herbert.

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SPORT | FOOTBALL

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• Allies versus Giants

Giants, contoversially, by a nose THE Allies met Korumburra/Bena at Korumburra in very windy conditions with a very strong westerly blowing straight down the ground.

The Allies were weakened by injuries to Ryan Marriott (broken finger) and Steve Richards (dislo-

cated shoulder).

Both will miss the remainder of the season.

David McKean was forced to withdraw from the senior team when partner Bronte McGrath crashed heavily on the netball court and was airlifted

by Heli-Med to a Melbourne hospital.

Bronte hit her shoulder and head on the court and

was taken to the Alfred Hospital as a precaution. She was released on Sunday.

The first term was very even and Anthony Sigeti kicked the first goal of the day.

The visitors had to move the ball low into the wind while the home side thumped the ball high and long into the forward line.

A mark in the cen-

tre then a suspect free at centre half forward, allowed Hopkins to level the scores at quarter time.

With the wind the Allies played positive football and used the wind to advantage. They kicked the next four goals through Batson, Justin Marriott, Brandan Noland and Rhys Chadwick to open up a very handy lead.

Big knock: Jack Barrie-Sewell takes off with the ball for the Allies while his team mate Anthony Sigeti has the tackling Giant in his sights for a shepherd.

Late in the term KB moved the ball into the wind and two decisions that baffled everyone saw two fifty metre penalties given to the home side and resulted in two goals to Hopkins.

From a lead of 38 points it was reduced significantly with the home side having the wind in the third term.

The third term was just a horrible mess in terms of decisions made and 10 free kicks to one allowed the home side to score five goals.

On one occasion the ball came off hands for a point, however, the umpires used x-ray vision to say it was a deliberate handball through the goals and awarded a free.

At the last change the Allies needed a huge effort.

For the home side Cant and James played a strong defensive game and hugged the boundary looking to run the ball out of play at every chance.

In the Allies forward line there were 36 players all fighting to get a kick and it just one ugly rugby scrum.

It seemed when the Allies landed on the ball it was holding the ball and

when KB landed on the ball it was a push in the back.

Across the centre Marriott, Batson and Josh Becker put the ball deep into the forward area and KB were just trying to hold on.

A goal from Chadwick from the far boundary closed the gap then Darcy Atkins goaled from centre half forward to make it one kick behind.

With so many played cramming the forward half it was near impossible to get a clear shot on goal, however, a big kick from Jesse Lamont was on line but bounced away for no score.

With little time on added it was crucial that a point at least would level the scores however time ran out and the home side recorded its first win of the season by one point.

SENIORS

Korumburra-Bena 8.6.54 Allies 7.11.53 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Hopkins 3, J. Kyle 2, J. Celebrine 1, N. Wylie 1, M. Walker 1 Allies Goals: R. Chadwick 2, A. Sigeti 1, J. Marriott 1, D. Atkins 1, J. Barrie-Sewell 1, B. Nolan 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Hopkins, B. Fitzpatrick, N. Wylie, D. Muir, J. Fowles, M. Clinton Allies Best: D. Atkins, R. Chadwick, N. Pollock, J. Marriott, H. Egerton, W. Knox RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 22.16.148 Allies 3.6.24 Leading Goalkicker: M. Hancock 8 KB Best: J. Harris, M. Hancock, M. Luscombe, C. Walker, R. Alford, H. Anthony Allies Best: A. Banks, B. Corrie, A. Peebles, C. Scheibel, K. Skarratt, M. Watson FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 7.11.53 Allies 3.2.20

Steep learning curve: like the Giants the Allies have a good number of young players such as Darcy Atkins.

Leading Goalkicker: T. Hanegraaf 3 KB Best: T. Hanegraaf, J. Hill, T. Whiteside, J. Felton, T. Kelly, D. Kemp Allies Best: L. Maher, K. Vicino, E. McMillan, M. Parry, H. Hoppner, C. Pettie

Weather woes no match for IK INVERLOCH Kongwak (IK) took home a well earned victory against Stony Creek on Saturday.

In a low scoring nail biter, the action on the field was tight and tough.

The wind did not make play easy, as it blew straight across the ground, mildly favouring the town end.

IK only scored one goal per quarter, with Stony Creek trailing behind.

Kicking was inaccurate

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W L D

Leongatha ......11 1 Mirboo Nth .....11 1 Trafalgar........9 2 Moe Blues......8 4 Hill & Rovers...7 5 Moe Maroons....7 5 Yinnar ..............6 5 Youth Club .......4 8 Newb Blues ......4 8 Yallourn Nth .....2 10 Newb Reds.......1 11 Mor Tigers .......1 11

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

%

% Won

1360.00 396.34 315.85 230.69 292.59 114.80 88.72 76.01 49.69 27.93 19.15 18.71

91 91 79 66 58 58 54 33 33 16 8 8

UNDER 12 W L D

Leongatha ......12 Trafalgar........10 Mirboo North...9 Yinnar...........8 Youth Club .....8 Hill & Rovers....6 New Blues ........5 Moe Maroons....5 New Reds.........5 Moe Blues ........3 Yallourn Nth .....1 Mor Tigers .......0

0 2 3 4 4 6 7 7 7 9 11 12

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

%

% Won

445.71 100 402.38 83 353.33 75 182.11 66 130.77 66 83.33 50 82.23 41 81.02 41 76.75 41 61.35 25 29.97 8 8.31 0

UNDER 14 W L D

New Reds ......11 New Blues......10 Trafalgar........9 Leongatha ......9 Yinnar...........8 Moe Blues ........6 Moe Maroons....6 Youth Club .......5 Hill & Rovers....3 Mor Tigers .......2 Mirboo North ...2 Yallourn Nth .....0

1 2 2 2 4 6 6 7 8 10 10 12

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

%

% Won

260.46 231.76 208.88 184.17 98.87 102.39 99.18 101.11 52.24 60.19 37.52 35.67

91 83 79 79 66 50 50 41 25 16 16 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 2.5.17 d Youth Club 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: T. Richards 1, J. Fixter 1.

Best: J. Matheson, B. Mcginn, X. Spaull, C. Richards, R. Jefferis, R. Collins.

UNDER 12 Leongatha 8.5.53 d Youth Club 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: F. Materia 3, R. Giliam 2, J. Allen 1, H. Kewming 1, E. Lamers 1.

Best: E. Lamers, F. Materia, M. McGrath, C. Riseley, E. Spaull, A. Van Hamond.

throughout the game, as the wind threw the ball off course.

IK’s Adam Cross ran up against the wind in the second quarter and kicked a goal from the 15 metre mark, in what was described as one of the best passages of play on the day.

By the fourth term, a quick goal had Sea Eagles fans cheering, as this was believed to be the winning goal.

However, Stony Creek was quick to reply and kept its score threateningly close to IK’s.

Another quick goal by Stony Creek at the 18 minute mark caused a wave of panic in the IK camp as it

clung to its lead.

The crowd had been quiet throughout the entire game, but Stony Creek’s upset had the Sea Eagles back on their feet, cheering their boys on and yelling for the siren.

Their frantic cheering was answered with the siren coming just in time, leaving the final score at 29-27 in favour of IK. IK’s Daniel Houston and Chris Terlich were impressive on ballers and showed their skill out on the ground.

Mark Billows and Campbell McKenzie impressed the Sea Eagles supporters off the half back flank. McKenzie is just 16 years old and

shows a lot of composure in the position.

Clint McCaughan has wrapped up an excellent month of football starring in IK’s ruck and easily drove the ball into the forward line.

Best players for Stony Creek were Luke Bowman, Cameron Stone, Ashley Zuidema, Troy Sinclair, Clint Mackie and Lachlan Park.

IK face off against Kilcunda Bass next week on Inverloch’s own turf.

The Sea Eagles have high hopes for this game after coming off a few good wins in recent weeks and welcoming back a few players from injury.

Leap: Josh Schelling hasn’t marked the ball but Jacob Byrnes and Rowan Clark are at the ready.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

UNDER 14 Leongatha 6.7.43 d Youth Club 2.1.13 Leongatha Goals: T. Boler 1, J. Battersby 1, C. Michael 1, J. Ryan 1, E. Lamers 1, J. Lamers 1.

Best: L. O’Neill, C. Krohn, M. McGannon, T. Harry, A. Ballagh, J. Ryan.

SENIORS

Inverloch-Kongwak 4.5.29 Stony Creek 3.9.27 AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr 6.6.42 d Korumburra-Bena 1.2.8 Leongatha Goals: J. Burns 2, Z. Scholz 1, R. Weaver 1, B. Peace 1, T. Burt 1.

Best: J. Burns 2, Z. Scholz 1, R. Weaver 1, B. Peace 1, T. Burt 1.

UNDER 13 Korumburra-Bena 9.7.61 d Leongatha Jnr 4.4.28 Leongatha Goals: M. Molloy 2, S. Bright 1, L. Cannata 1.

Best: L. Cannata, S. Bright, R. Kemp, D. Sturtevant, H. VanderZalm, N. Hanily.

Close battle: Julian Stone spears a handball to Jake Brydon as Inverloch Kongwak’s Tim Lonsdale will need to be quick if he is to have a chance of influencing play. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

G. Gray, H. Funnell, B. Krohn, C. Le Page THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. McMillan 1, A. Cross 1, T. Wyatt 1, D. Lawton 1 Stony Creek Goals: L. Bowman 1, A. Logan 1, C. Stone 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: D. Houston, R. Clark, C. Mckenzie, C. Terlich, M. Billows, C. McCaughan Stony Creek Best: L. Bowman, C. Stone, A. Zuidema, T. Sinclair, C. Mackie, L. Park RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 21.20.146 Stony Creek 1.1.7

Inverloch-Kongwak 7.2.44 Stony Creek 2.4.16

Leading Goalkicker: T. Simpson 5 IK Best: C. McLean, T. Simpson, R. Sparkes, M. Toussaint, J. Hutchinson, C. McInnes Stony Best: J. Bright, J. Phillips, J. Davey, H. Collins, A. Wright, B. Martin

Leading Goalkicker: J. Cahir 2 IK Best: S. Buxton, L. Johnson, B. Hayes, M. MacKay, P. Jobling, S. Joma Stony Best: J. Byrnes, B. Hayes,

Leading Goalkicker: H. McInnes 5 IK Best: A. Toussaint, H. McInnes, Z. Javier, T. Taylor, J. Scott, N. Anderson Stony Best: L. Harrington, K. Newton, M. McLellan, J. Hemming, B. Martin, J. Bright FOURTHS

Inverloch-Kongwak 14.17.101 Stony Creek 0.0.0

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Fish Creek v Foster

Fish Creek hang on FISH Creek managed to hang on to a six point win against a very determined and much improved Foster side in front of a very big crowd at Terrill Park on Saturday.

The Kangaroos pulled away a couple of times only have the Tigers claw their way back into the match.

The win has seen the Kangaroos sneak back into third position on the AFNL ladder after a couple of other results went their way.

The match got underway in blustery, cold conditions with Fish Creek kicking to the canteen end.

It was Foster, however, that had the better of the start with the opening two goals of the match to Jamie Freeman and Shaun Chaseling in the first 15 minutes.

It wasn’t until the 16 minute mark that Fish Creek managed its first goal from a free kick to Callan Park.

Only 21 minutes later the Kangaroos were on level ground after a hard tackle from Jake Staley saw the ball end up with Andrew

Seccull who kicked the first of his five goals in his match winning performance.

Seccull was clearly the best man on the ground.

At quarter time and it was the visiting Tigers three points in front with Gott and Bowden both starting very well.

Fish Creek got off to a quick start in the second quarter with Seccull taking a strong contested mark and converting his shot on goal, Foster got an answer a few minutes later with its first inside 50 of the quarter a goal to Eales.

Make room: Fish Creek’s Tom Fusinato with the ball in traffic and about to break free of the pack.

The Kangaroos answered immediately from another contested mark to Cooper.

Fishy was doing all of the attacking and another goal to Cooper and one to Gus Staley and it looked as though Fishy would run away with the match.

The Tigers, however, got the final goal of the half to Bowden and at the main break it was Fish Creek in front by 15 points.

The third quarter was played at a frenetic pace, Foster opening with three goals to hit the lead half way through the term before Fish Creek wrestled back the ascendancy with the next four goals of the term.

Three of these were kicked Seccull to restore the lead and push the margin out to a 20 points.

Manne into the ruck and Rouda in the middle to join Snooks, the catalyst for the turnaround mid quarter.

Tigers’ Chaseling and Bowden battled hard to keep their team in the match.

The final quarter was a good one and had the crowd on the edge of its seat.

Fish Creek opened with the first goal seven minutes in when Jason Rouda kicked a goal off the ground that Ronaldo would have been proud of.

With the margin out to 26 Foster could have been forgiven for putting out the white flag but like it had

Time on his side: Fish Creek’s Gus Staley looks for his options up forward with teammate Ash Snooks assisting. done all day it fought on and when the Tigers’ Chaseling goaled from a dubious free kick, they were on the march again.

Minutes later and Freeman got away with a little push against the Fishy captain Hooker in a marking contest and another major was on the board for the Tigers reducing the margin to 12 points at the 20 minute mark.

The Tigers kept coming and two minutes later Bowden had another from a long shot on goal and the margin was back to a kick.

This is where it ended however as the siren sounded to give the Kangas a six point victory.

Next week Foster are at home against Tarwin while Fish Creek has the toughest

task in 2015 when it heads to Dalyston to take on the league’s best side.

SENIORS

N. Bravington, A. Heal, L. Cripps, N. Clarke THIRDS

Fish Creek 11.8.74 Foster 10.8.68 Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 5, B. Cooper 2, J. Rouda 1, C. Park 1, G. Staley 1, T. Mackie 1 Foster Goals: B. Bowden 4, J. Freeman 3, S. Chaseling 2, M. Eales 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Seccull, T. Hooker, J. Buckland, A. Snooks, T. Mackie, J. Rouda Foster Best: B. Bowden, R. Moor, M. Brown, M. Eales, J. Freeman, S. Chaseling RESERVES

Fish Creek 10.10.70 Foster 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: D. Jenkins 5 Fishy Best: J. O’Sullivan, M. Petersen, D. Jenkins, T. Mills, J. Flanders, A. Ireland Foster Best: J. Chaseling, S. Brett,

Fish Creek 15.7.97 Foster 1.3.9 Leading Goalkickers: J. Clifton 4, K. Byers 4 Fishy Best: J. Clifton, B. Harfield/ Park, O. Straw, C. Tracy, M. McGannon, K. Byers Foster Best: B. Cripps, H. Griggs, T. Van Dyke, M. Jones, L. Hateley, J. Coffey FOURTHS

Fish Creek 17.13.115 Foster 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: J. Standfield 4 Fishy Best: B. Hams, J. Haines, N. Denbrok, A. Wilson, J. Denbrok, L. Howard Foster Best: B. Cripps, M. House, C. Cary, B. Armstrong, O. Cox, R. Angwin

• Dalyston v Tarwin

Dalyston dominates Tarwin SENIORS

Dalyston 17.9.111 Tarwin 4.4.28

N. McRae, B. Carmody, T. Giroud, D. Windsor THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: G. Parker 4, B. Thornton 3, A. Gennaccaro 2, K. Kirk 2, M. Rosendale 2, D. Wylie 1, J. Magro 1, H. Wright 1, B. Carew 1 Tarwin Goals: J. Cann 1, C. Hay 1, M. Dunlop 1, H. Browne 1 Dalyston Best: B. Carew, K. Thomas, K. Kirk, M. Schreck, B. Thornton, T. Osbaldeston Tarwin Best: J. Cann, R. O’Loughlin, H. Browne, C. Hay, J. Chalmers, B. Ellen RESERVES

Dalyston 23.9.147 Tarwin 5.3.33

Dalyston 16.13.109 Tarwin 4.2.26

Leading Goalkicker: C. O’Halloran 7 Dal Best: J. Barry, L. Gheller, C. O’Halloran, J. Loughridge, M. Condron, K. Wright Tarwin Best: D. Garnham, J. Hill, T. Murray, M. Geyle, T. Van der Kolk, A. Draper

Leading Goalkickers: J. Winmar 3, J. Brooker 3, M. Boyle 3 Dal Best: L. Borne, D. Brown, K. Kerr, M. Harris, A. Powell, M. Boyle Tarwin Best: R. Jencke, B. Launder,

Leading Goalkicker: D. Brosnan 12 Dal Best: M. Marotta, D. Brosnan, C. Loughridge, E. Milkins, K. Wilson, C. Kilgour Tarwin Best: S. Wallace, D. Garnham, C. Brown, J. Carmody, L. Anderson, J. Dunn FOURTHS

Dalyston 16.9.105 Tarwin 1.2.8

TARWIN was just shy of the top six heading into round 16’s match against leader Dalyston on Saturday.

Meeting in vicious winds, both teams were on a level playing field in what was sure to be a tough match.

However the home team was left defeated by reigning champions in what was an enormous win by Dalyston.

The first term saw both

teams score low. Dalyston sat on 12 points with Tarwin biting at its heels on three points.

Things took a turn when Dalyston kicked it up a notch in the second term scoring seven goals to Tarwin’s one. The team had pulled ahead by half time on 59 to 21.

While Tarwin fought strong to redeem itself in the third quarter Dalyston had gained momentum, booting another four goals while leaving Tarwin on

the same score going into the final quarter.

Dalyston’s Parker thundered down the field scoring a solid four goals while teammate Thornton was not far behind on three.

The final term saw Tarwin continue to lag behind with a massive margin

leaving players fatigued by the difficult prospect of trying to catch up.

Tarwin’s Cann, O’Loughlin and Brown still played a rough game despite the uphill battle while Dalyston’s Carew, Thomas and Kirk pushed to make Tarwin’s day difficult.

While Tarwin kicked another goal it was no match to Dalyston’s three, building a solid score of 111 to Tarwin 28.

Dalyston continue to dominate on its winning streak, feeling confident as finals rounds loom around the corner.

Umpire’s call: Dalyston’s Blake Carew gets his kick away despite his Tarwin opponent’s (Jackson Bloom) best effort.

Left, Too good: Dalyston’s Matthew Schreck shows how to win the ball with speed. Dalyston is yet to lose a match this season.

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• Kilcunda Bass v MDU

Panthers pounce on MDU prey SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ......15 Phillip Is......13 Fish Creek....10 MDU...........10 Stony Creek ..9 Foster .........7 Tarwin ........... 6 Inv-K’wak ...... 6 Kil-Bass......... 5 DWWWW ...... 5 Toora... .......... 2 Kor-Bena ....... 1

0 2 5 5 5 8 9 9 9 10 13 14

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

%

373.43 237.23 120.20 114.06 121.29 82.34 97.51 75.40 83.84 72.98 48.01 31.31

Pts

60 52 40 40 38 28 24 24 22 20 8 4

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ........ (0) 104 B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ...... (5) 88 J. Swift (MDU) .................. (2) 45 L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) 45 T. Keily (Tarwin) ................ (0) 35 S. Sperling (Fish Ck) ......... (0) 35 C. Hay (Tarwin) ................. (1) 34 B. Nolan (DWWWW) ......... (1) 31 G. Parker (Dalyston) ......... (4) 30 B. Bowden (Foster) ........... (4) 28

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Dalyston ......15 1 0 435.62 Phillip Is......14 1 0 604.98 Tarwin ........11 4 0 179.81 MDU...........10 5 0 140.23 Kor-Bena .....9 5 1 143.79 Inv-K’wak.....7 7 1 87.87 Stony Creek... 7 8 0 106.18 Fish Creek ..... 5 9 1 56.87 Foster ............ 5 10 0 51.43 DWWWW ...... 3 12 0 32.47 Kil-Bass......... 2 12 1 57.24 Toora ... ......... 0 15 0 21.37 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (1) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (4) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (0) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (1) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (3) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (3) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (0) A. Rodgers (Phillip Is) ........ (3) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0)

Pts

60 56 44 40 38 30 28 22 20 12 10 0 52 32 31 28 25 25 24 23 22 21

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek....12 Dalyston ......12 Inv-K’wak.....11 Kil-Bass ......9 Phillip Is......8 Foster .........7 Kor-Bena ....... 6 MDU.............. 6 Toora ............. 2 Tarwin ........... 2 Stony Creek... 0 DWWWW ...... 0

2 2 3 5 6 6 7 8 11 11 14 0

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

%

Pts

362.16 234.31 316.03 216.33 153.44 123.54 178.61 117.61 28.20 23.28 15.64 0.00

52 52 48 40 36 36 32 28 16 16 12 0

GOALKICKERS D. Brosnan (Dalyston)...... (12) J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (2) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (0) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (5) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (3) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (4) A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (1) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (1) K. Byers (Fish Ck) .............. (4) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0) R. Scapin (Kil-Bass) ........... (0) M. Olden (MDU)................. (0) M. Darmanin (MDU) .......... (0)

45 39 33 31 30 30 27 26 24 22 22 22 22 22 22 22

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

%

Fish Creek....12 2 0 409.03 Dalyston ......12 3 0 616.27 Inv-K’wak.....12 3 0 469.33 Phillip Is......11 4 0 316.46 Kil-Bass ......10 4 1 267.26 Foster .........9 6 0 178.03 Tarwin ........... 8 6 1 84.65 Kor-Bena ....... 5 10 0 134.48 MDU.............. 4 11 0 37.04 DWWWW ...... 3 11 0 27.97 Stony Creek... 1 14 0 13.42 3.73 Toora... .......... 0 13 0 GOALKICKERS C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (7) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (1) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (5) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (1) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (0) L. Wake (Foster)................. (0) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) Z. Crow (Kil-Bass) .............. (2) B. Cripps (Foster) ............... (5) J. Barry (Dalys) .................. (3)

Pts

52 48 48 44 42 36 34 20 16 16 4 0 53 48 47 37 31 31 28 23 22 20 20 20 20

KILCUNDA-BASS has thrown another spanner in the works leading up to the Alberton Senior finals series by beating MDU at Bass.

With both sides battling a strong cross breeze that slightly favoured the town end, Panthers was able to hold on for a 14 point victory in a low scoring affair.

The first quarter kicked off with Kilcunda/Bass heading towards the scoring end and a forward line boasting a number of former MDU players.

With conditions very tough for open style football, the game was heavily

congested with the umpires doing a lot of stoppage work.

The loss of influential backman, Thomas to an early concussion, was a major blow for the Demons who were already missing a couple of key leaders.

With the only goal of the first quarter, the Panthers were able to take a slight lead into the first break.

In the second quarter, the Panthers were able to surge further ahead with Edwards and Carroll both kicking goals against their former side.

In fact, it wasn’t until slightly before half time that MDU finally broke its goal drought through the in-form Swift.

FOOTY DRAWS

Balance: MDU’s Ben Shultz has the ball as his team mate Hamish Curtis performs an acrobatic distraction; he is in fact brought badly off balance by his opponent. MDU was badly outplayed.

THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 17: August 1 Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Dalyston v Fish Creek I-K v Kilcunda-Bass Foster v Tarwin DWWWW v MDU Stony Creek v Toora

MID GIPPSLAND Round 16: August 1 Yinnar v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Yarragon Morwell East v Boolarra Thorpdale v Newborough Yall-Yall North v Hill End

GIPPSLAND Round 15: August 1 (Split Round) Sale v Bairnsdale (Night) Drouin v Morwell Traralgon v Wonthaggi August 8 Leongatha v Warragul Maffra v Moe

Who wants it most?: it is a desperate battle for the ball between Kilcunda Bass’s Luke Ferguson and MDU’s Jason Kennedy.

ELLINBANK Round 14: August 1 Neerim Sth v Nilma Darnum Longwarry v Nar Nar Goon Bunyip v Koo Wee Rup Catani v Lang Lang Cora Lynn v Buln Buln Ellinbank v Garfield Dusties v Poowong Nyora - bye

UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

%

Phillip Is 13 1 0 377.66 Won Power 11 2 0 194.77 Corner Inlet 9 5 0 174.50 Kor-Bena 7 7 0 130.64 Inv-K’wak 7 7 0 125.15 Dalyston 4 9 0 62.24 L’gatha Jnr 3 10 0 61.62 5.20 Kil-Bass......... 0 14 0 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (0) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (4) M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (0) D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ....... (1) M. Molloy (Leon Jnr) ......... (2) D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ....... (2) H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (1)

Pts

52 44 36 28 28 16 12 0 27 26 18 14 14 14 13 10 13 12 12

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

%

L’gatha Jnr .. 13 1 0 251.60 Corner Inlet . 12 2 0 243.72 Inv-K’wak.... 11 3 0 282.89 Won Power .. 6 8 0 92.38 Phillip Is..... 6 8 0 92.15 60.00 Kil-Bass ..... 4 10 0 56.07 Kor-Bena .......4 10 0 4.90 Dalyston ........0 14 0 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (2) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (2) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (1) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (1) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (0) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (1) T. Daldy (Foster)................. (1) N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) R. Weaver (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) J. Butcher (Inv-K’wak) ....... (2)

Pts

52 48 44 24 24 16 16 0 22 20 17 13 12 12 11 10 10 9 9 9

SENIORS

THIRDS

Kilcunda-Bass 5.12.42 M.D.U. 3.10.28

Kilcunda-Bass 8.14.62 M.D.U. 3.2.20

Kilcunda-Bass Goals: R. Carroll 2, L. Ferguson 1, A. Nooy 1, S. Edwards 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Swift 2, D. Adkins 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: C. Endres, M. Edwards, J. Wilson, S. Scott, D. Crawford, B. Law M.D.U. Best: S. Wilson, T. Wightman, D. Adkins, J. Kennedy, M. Harris, H. Curtis RESERVES

Leading Goalkickers: N. Tamburo 2, B. Hutcherson 2 KB Best: M. Homer, N. Tamburo, M. Whitham, B. Hutcherson, A. Brown, R. Scapin M.D.U. Best: M. Olden, B. Thorson, B. Pickersgill, J. Hastings, E. Stephenson, D. Thorson FOURTHS

M.D.U. 7.6.48 Kilcunda-Bass 5.6.36

Leading Goalkickers: Z. Crow 2, P. Booth 2, J. Bastwrous 2, M. Hoober 2 KB Best: N. Bradley, J. Bastwrous, B. Adwell, S. Bent, W. Lindsay, F. Homer M.D.U. Best: J. Hastings, B. Thorson, M. Hoober, S. Chadwick, S. Benra, J. Pearn

Leading Goalkickers: M. Lafferty 2, N. Hillam 2 M.D.U. Best: B. Densley , R. Livingstone , H. Sinclair , N. Mathieson , J. Bolge , P. Harris KB Best: J. Ivanic, N. Mitchell, M. Andolfatto, B. Sailor, D. Bettles, J. Born

Kilcunda-Bass 10.13.73 M.D.U. 3.2.20

The loss of another competition young gun in Dakin from the Panthers was an unfortunate result for the game, however, the home side went into the main break buoyed by momentum from a gritty first half which gave them a 17 point break.

The Panthers came out after the main break and continued on with a strong display.

Playing the conditions in a smart manner, the home side was able to create plenty of attacking opportunities.

Although relatively inaccurate in kicking 1.6 for the quarter, the constant forward pressure more importantly prevented the Demons from making any inroads into the lead to give Kilcunda-Bass a healthy 29 point advantage at the final change.

MDU elected to throw caution to the wind early in the last and it payed strong dividends with early goals to both Swift and Adkins giving the visitors a sniff.

However, resilient all day, the Panthers responded again with strong defensive efforts combatting any

meaningful thrusts from the Demons.

Noted stars Endres and Law showed wise heads for K/B, however younger players including Keating, Joyce and Matt Edwards also im-

pressed when the game was truly on the line.

Next week the Panthers venture to Inverloch while the Demons are on the road again to Alberton West to face the Allies.

June Rising Star KYLE Kirk started playing football with Dalyston as a nine year old in the U11’s.

He has played all of his

Kyle Kirk: he might be small in stature but is proving to be worth his weight in gold.

football at Dalyston with his debut senior game in 2014 at 16 years of age.

He played 13 senior games that year and 12 games so far this season.

He has trained with Gippsland Power for the past three years (U16 and U18) making it to the final cut his year.

In 2014 he was awarded best player in the U18 Interleague game and player of the U18 Carnival representing AFNL held recently.

Small in stature he plays on ball, as a small crumbing forward and is a very skilful strong tackler for his size and renowned for continually applying pressure on his opponents.

He is still eligible for U18’s having only turned 18 in May this year.

Rising Star nominations are sponsored by the Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic.

• Toora v Phillip Island

Tough luck for Toora IT was destined to be a big battle for home team Toora last Saturday when they went up against rivals Phillip Island.

After MDU defeated Toora in the last round the team came back with a vengeance. However Phillip Island had other plans.

First term saw Toora off to a strong start. Midfielders Griffin and Allott played tough, ripping down the field past the opposition.

With the wind in their favour Toora lead the first term 26 to 19.

Things took a turn in the second term when Phillip Island booted six goals, seeing a score of 56.

Toora was left in the dust, stuck on 26 at half time.

After lagging in term two, the Toora boys struggled to close the margin on Phillip Island.

Term three saw Phillip Island continue to outscore Toora, booting another three goals to Toora’s one.

Three quarter time confirmed Phillip Island’s domination on 78 to 35.

The same went for fourth term, while Phillip Island snuck in one final goal to Toora’s singular

point, reigning the match on 86 to 36 on the final siren.

Phillip Island’s Runnalls won the game for the visitors, booting a solid five goals throughout the windy match. Van Brummelen kicked three, Duiker and Taylor each scored two.

Meanwhile Toora’s Maurilli-Pullin scored two for the home side with teammates O’Sullivan and Weston fighting strong.

Despite a disappointing loss Toora note they are not out of luck with this week’s match against Stony Creek set to be a nail-biter.

The team is confident

having defeated Stony Creek on their last visit to the ground and hope to re-

peat history as they battle from their penultimate position on the ladder.

SENIORS

Crawford, L. Ferguson, N. Nicholls, C. Round THIRDS

Phillip Island 13.8.86 Toora 5.6.36 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 5, B. Van Brummelen 3, M. Duiker 2, J. Taylor 2, B. Kimber 1 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 2, K. Holmes 1, C. Hanratty 1, J. Weston 1 Phillip Island Best: A. Durand, M. Griffin, J. Van Zanen, W. Van Diemen, M. Duiker, S. Taylor Toora Best: M. O’Sullivan, J. Maurilli-Pullin, J. Weston, J. Griffin, S. Vening, M. Hilder RESERVES

Phillip Island 16.15.111 Toora 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: S. McIntyre 4 PI Best: M. Riky, S. McIntyre, Z. Wagner, N. Marsh, R. McKenzie, A. Rodgers Toora Best: M. Stone, J. Vening, T.

Phillip Island 7.7.49 Toora 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: B. Insall 3 PI Best: J. Sanna, J. Keating, L. Arnold, A. Farrell, J. Montgomery, B. Field Toora Best: B. Willder, J. Vitols, J. Vening, T. Koolen, K. Swart, L. Ireland FOURTHS

Phillip Island 14.10.94 Toora 0.2.2 Leading Goalkickers: R. Weinzierl 3, J. Pearsall 3 PI Best: B. Anderson, C. Thompson, J. Pearsall, R. Weinzierl, L. WilsonBrowne, C. Farrell Toora Best: J. Cripps, J. Platt, J. Beecroft, R. Hewson, C. Walker, L. Lidstone

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - PAGE 51

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Sale

Parrots win all four LEONGATHA had a big day out against Sale on Saturday; winning all four of its football games.

With a population of 5,000 pitted against Sale’s population of 25,000 it is a feather in Leongatha’s cap it can win all four football grades.

In the seniors Jake Best was back to his “best” with a fine eight goals for the Parrots.

In the two’s Ben Doran had a day to remember, booting 10 goals in the Leongatha reserves’ big win over Sale.

Leongatha thirds won by nine goals while the Under

16’s upset its more fancied opponents by four goals.

In the senior match Leongatha was back to its early season form with its sheer pace and skill blowing Sale away along with the strong wind.

With Leongatha booting towards the pool end first up and with the wind advantage it booted five goals to Sale’s one. The Parrots were using the wind, blowing into the pocket, to much better advantage.

Sale needed to come out strongly in the second quarter to edge closer to Leongatha but this didn’t occur.

Instead Leongatha went on its way again, booting

another five goals into the wind to Sale’s three; at half time Leongatha led Sale 10.4 to 4.1.

Sale looked slow against the Parrots and never looked in the hunt all game.

Aaron Heppell again relished the position at half back; driving plenty of ball through the middle and mainly helping the defence give Sale hardly a sniff.

Other defenders to play their part too were Zac Vernon, Sean Westaway, and Jon Pitman.

Big Ben Willis had a mammoth job in the ruck for Leongatha and had to do it without the support of Jason Tomada who was rested

Class: Jake Best with one of his trademark grabs, was back on top with eight goals. More photos at www. mdphotos.net SENIORS Leongatha 20.9.129 d Sale 8.5.53 Leongatha goals: J. Best 8, N. Nagel 3, J. Ginnane 2, S. Hawking 2, Z. Vernon 1, M. Borschman 1, B. Fitzgerald 1, J. Pitman 1, C. Maskell 1.

Leongatha best: J. Best, C. Maskell, J. Pitman, T. Clingan, R. Kelly, A. Heppell.

Sale goals: W. Stephenson 2, B. Walker 1, J. Gooch 1, J. McLay 1, C. Oliver 1, J. Allison 1, B. Tatnell 1.

Sale best: K. Martin, C. Laverty, S. Fyfe, J. Kennedy, C. Henness, M. Bristow.

RESERVES Leongatha 23.14.152 d Sale 1.2.8 Leongatha goals: B. Doran 10, J. Hickey 2, B. Davidson 2, J. Harry 2, J. Renden 1, R. Higgins 1, K. Gray 1, O. Kerr 1, L. Bourke 1, M. Dennison 1, C. Salmon 1.

Leongatha best: B. Doran, C. Salmon, B. Davidson, F. Kelly, J. Harry, M. Comben.

Sale goals: A. Mason 1.

Sale best: M. Mason, A. Mason, C.

Hudson, S. Chapman, M. Cope, J. Marrocco.

UNDER 18s Leongatha 11.10.76 d Sale 3.5.23 Leongatha goals: L. Wright 5, K. Materia 2, N. Trotto 1, T. Sauvarin 1, B. Smith 1, J. Nagel 1.

Leongatha best: T. Sauvarin, H. Kerr, W. Graeme, L. Wright, K. Cooper, J. Patullo.

Sale goals: J. Farquhar 1, J. McLindin 1, T. Dessent 1.

Sale best: Z. Hurley, M. Thacker, I. Melrose, D. Hector, J. Farquhar, T. Dessent.

UNDER 16s Leongatha 8.3.51 d Sale 4.2.26

due to a concussion from the previous game. Willis was up against Sale’s talented ruckman and interleague representative Jack Lipman and did a superb job all contest.

Leongatha had this one all parceled up by three quarter time, probably sooner, when it added five goals to Sale’s one and at the last change it was Leongatha 15.8 to Sale’s 5.2.

After losing the match at Sale, Leongatha certainly proved a point this week; again without one of its key forwards in Aaron Hillberg who still has two to three weeks to recover from a hamstring injury.

Best though, was brilliant and too fast for his opponent in Andrew Quirk. At Sale, Best was well held by Quirk and kicked just one goal. This time though Best got the better of Quirk and bagged eight goals.

Nick Nagel provided a good target at half forward for Leongatha (three goals), Jack Ginnane was up and about (two goals), Cade Maskell was released to play midfield and did well while Rhett Kelly did plenty of in and under work for the ‘Gatha.

Kane Martin on ball proved to be the better of the Sale players but was pressured a lot by the Greens, affecting his disposal efficiency.

Leongatha has the bye this week and then hosts Warragul, which it should win. With two more winnable games to finish off the season, the Parrots should go into the finals either on top or second.

A good target: Nick Nagel snaps at goal.

He was unsuccessful on this occasion, but finished with three in Leongatha’s demolition of Sale. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Leongatha goals: B. Motton 2, J. Patullo 2, J. Stockdale 1, C. Olden 1, N. Battersby 1, M. Scrimshaw 1.

Leongatha best: J. Patullo, N. Trotto, J. Hume, C. Olden, N. Battersby, B. Perry.

Sale goals: R. Wallace 1, J. McFarland 1, J. McLindin 1, J. McLaren 1.

Sale best: Z. Hurley, L. Farley, J. McLindin, J. McFarland, L. Johnson, T. Dessent.

• Warragul v Wonthaggi

Power surge in second half WONTHAGGI took the win after a spirited young Warragul side made a keen contest of the first half.

Wonthaggi has not travelled well this season but has been virtually unstoppable at home.

This trend looked likely to continue at Warragul where conditions were cool but quite solid underfoot despite heavy rain overnight.

Warragul, coming off an upset win against reigning premiers Morwell, was keen to take the game up to the visitors and had everything to gain from a strong performance.

Power, against the wind, got off to a solid start with goals to Phil Young and Travis Krause.

Warragul’s defence was immediately under pressure but prepared to work hard to stem the strong Power attack.

Mark Johnson goaled for the ‘Gulls’ and Ambu Uliando followed soon after with a second.

Warragul was keen to take the game up to the visitors.

When youngster Dylan Proctor, up from the U18s, goaled for the home side, Warragul had taken the lead and was playing confidently.

They were controlling the centre and getting first use of the ball through the experienced Brad Scalzo, Jarryd Drew, Nick Stevenson and ruckman, Chris Carey.

Shannon Bray and Layton Membrey in defence for the Power were leading the way well supported by Aiden Lindsay, Toma Huther in the ruck and Troy Harley presenting strongly up forward.

Mark Johnson got another goal for Warragul to extend the lead and at this stage it was more desperate with its strong tackling and work around the packs.

Warragul’s confidence was building with the next goal to Stevenson.

With plenty of stoppages already the game was quickly falling away as a spectacle and Warragul was determined to stop the visitors from getting their running game going.

There was plenty of feeling in the match but it never once got out of hand, a mark

of the respect these two sides have for each other.

Toma Huther, Power’s young mobile ruckman, lifted his side with a great running goal and Troy Harley continued his fine form with another goal under pressure.

Chris Wylie in the ruck for Wonthaggi was providing plenty of drive around the ground.

Harley got the next two goals to claw back the lead and the sides were close on the scoreboard at the big break.

The wind was a factor but there were no excuses for some of the disposal errors from both sides.

Wonthaggi had plenty to think about during the break.

Its form had been unconvincing up to this stage and it needed to lift all around the ground.

This was an important match and Wonthaggi could not afford to let it slip.

Responding to the coach’s strong half time address the Power lifted immediately with Andrew Murray slotting through the first goal.

However, Warragul was

not finished just yet with Jason Croft getting one back soon after.

Curtis Gilmour got the next goal for Wonthaggi and it continued to work harder to get its running game into action. Warragul seemed to be tiring and when Adam Cook goaled, followed by another from Murray and Harley the game was falling into Wonthaggi’s hands.

It had been a big quarter for the visitors and Warragul was slipping behind on the scoreboard.

The final quarter saw some undisciplined play from Warragul and this again was costly with easy goals resulting.

It was another big quarter for the visitors notching up seven gaols from Gilmour,

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 18.17.125 d Warragul 6.9.45 Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Harley 4, A. Cook 3, A. Murray 2, C. Gilmour 2, L. Membrey 1, T. Krause 1, P. Young 1, R. Lindsay 1, T. Gilliland 1, B. Dryden 1, T. Huther 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: S. Bray, A. Lindsay, T. Huther, C. Wylie, T. Har-

Riley Lindsay, Cook, Layton Membrey, Tim Gilliland and even back-man Byron Dryden drifted forward to mark and goal.

Warragul had been held scoreless for the quarter and one goal in the second half was a disappointing result when the first half was so full of promise.

There had been a lot to like about Warragul’s effort early in the game and with the reappointment of its coach, Steven Kidd, and experienced key player Brad Scalzo along with a strong list of promising youngsters, the club can look forward to being more competitive in future years.

Wonthaggi on the other hand has a great group of youngsters but need to play four quarters of consistent

ley, L. Membrey.

Warragul goals: M. Johnson 2, D. Proctor 1, N. Stevenson 1, A. Uliando 1, J. Croft 1.

Warragul best: J. Drew, B. Sheehan, B. Scalzo, C. Carey, N. Stevenson, A. Uliando.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 22.12.144 d Warragul 0.1.1

football.

This will be put to the big test in the next round when Power journeys to Traralgon to battle it out for third place on the ladder.

There was little between these two teams when last they met and it will be a hot contest no doubt.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Maffra 16.9.105 d Morwell 6.7.43 Traralgon 18.17.125 d Bairnsdale 3.3.21 Drouin 14.15.99 d Moe 8.8.56 RESERVES Maffra 14.11.95 d Morwell 2.2.14 Drouin 9.7.61 d Moe 5.4.34 UNDER 18s Maffra 21.12.138 d Morwell 1.1.7 Bairnsdale 7.10.52 d Traralgon 4.5.29 Moe 14.8.92 d Drouin 2.3.15 UNDER 16s Maffra 18.12.120 d Morwell 3.4.22 Moe 14.13.97 d Drouin 0.1.1 Traralgon 13.11.89 d Bairnsdale 3.3.21

ROUND 14 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Maffra........12 2 0 156.44 48 Leongatha ...11 3 0 172.76 44 Traralgon ... 10 4 0 144.85 40 Won Power ...9 5 0 144.91 36 Drouin ........7 7 0 92.78 28 Sale ...........6 8 0 96.17 24 Morwell ..........6 8 0 91.01 24 63.87 16 Bairnsdale ..... 4 10 0 69.24 12 Moe............... 3 11 0 50.40 8 Warragul ....... 2 12 0 GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (8) 54 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (7) 49 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (4) 38 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (2) 37 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (3) 34 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (0) 33 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (0) 31 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (1) 29 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (0) 29 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (1) 28

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Maffra........11 1 0 823.33 Traralgon .....9 2 1 252.69 Won Power ...9 4 0 166.91 Leongatha ....7 4 1 177.13 Drouin ........7 5 0 126.91 Moe................7 6 0 105.72 43.51 Morwell ..........3 10 0 30.95 Sale ................2 11 0 7.38 Warragul ........0 12 0 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

44 38 36 30 28 28 12 8 0 0

B. Doran (Leongatha) ........ (10) 34 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (3) 24 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (0) 24 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (0) 20 W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (0) 19 J. Donelly (Moe) ................. (0) 18 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 18 J. Appleford (Traralgon) ...... (0) 18 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (2) 16 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 15 D. Alexander (Maffra) .......... (2) 15

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Bairnsdale ..11 1 0 304.27 44 Maffra........11 2 0 286.81 44 Traralgon .....9 4 0 288.79 36 Moe ...........8 4 0 212.40 32 Leongatha ....7 6 0 132.34 28 Sale ................5 8 0 60.83 20 29.50 8 Morwell ..........2 10 0 27.06 8 Drouin ............2 10 0 26.00 4 Won Power ....1 11 0 Warragul ........0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (3) 52 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) 28 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (4) 27 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 27 J. Jans (Maffra)................... (6) 23 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (0) 22 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (3) 21 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (2) 20 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) 20 L. Wright (Leongatha) ......... (5) 17

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Traralgon ....12 1 Moe ..........11 1 Maffra.........9 4 Sale ...........7 5 Bairnsdale ...7 6 Drouin ............4 9 Leongatha ......3 9 Warragul ........3 9 Morwell ..........0 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

446.12 536.80 139.52 148.28 137.65 60.71 39.75 33.79 18.10

48 44 36 28 28 16 12 12 0

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (4) 58 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (2) 26 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (3) 26 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 23 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 22 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (4) 19 R. Tatnell (Bairnsdale) ......... (0) 16 J. Jobling (Traralgon) .......... (4) 15 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (0) 14 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (3) 14 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (0) 14 C. Serong (Warragul) .......... (0) 14

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